Mass Bears and Cubs

10/19/2026

The American Dream of a Gay European Guy, by Marzio Deodato, ISBN 9781957724676. "A multi-decade diary and memoir covering the author's life across nine different countries, lessons learned, personal losses, and relationships—including two significant American partners—as well as his transition from Christian upbringing to Buddhism."

10/17/2026

Our Sons is a 1991 made for TV movie starring Julie Andrews and Ann-Margret as two mothers of gay sons, one of whom is dying of AIDS. Hugh Grant and Željko Ivanek play the sons.

Review: "While the movie is too talky and not poignant enough to be great television, it rates high for integrity" was the opinion of David Hiltbrand of People. He also said that Julie Andrews brings "enormous dignity and clarity to her role".

OUR SONS (1991) | Official Trailer | 4KStarring: Ann-Margret, Jul...

10/17/2026

On stage awards presentation and send-off at the Massachusetts Bear Contest this past weekend at the Alley Bar.

Photos by Tom Driscoll Photography Tom Driscoll

10/16/2026

MBC Trivia Night at the Alley Bar this evening! Our Bear pop-up trivia question and prize presented by Massachusetts Bear 2027, Morgan Chalue! Would you have known the answer? Name the fictional bear created by A A Milne. It was worth a $20 lottery ticket.

10/15/2026

The answer to this week's online trivia question will be posted on Saturday, but feel free to discuss in the comments beforehand. Our monthly MBC Trivia Night at the Alley Bar is tonight, Thursday, October 15th! Trivia starts at 8, and runs until 10 p.m. Gather your friends and form a team, or join a team at the bar. MBC members will be there at 7 p.m., so arrive a little early for pre-game socializing over cocktails! Cash prizes for the top three teams, plus a few extra surprises!

10/15/2026

Tom Driscoll, our official photographer at the Massachusetts Bear Contest this past weekend, captured the magic and energy of our contestants, judges, entertainers, participants, and audience! He didn't just take photographs, he created memories we'll share far into the future! You've already seen a few of his photographs, and we'll be sharing many more over the next week or so. Tom Driscoll Photography,

10/13/2026

The end of an era, but the start of a new age! We were honored with the presence of our first Boston Bear at the Massachusetts Bear 2027 Contest this past weekend, Stephen Hogan Jr, Boston Bear 2011! Joined by the final Boston Bear, Ali - Aco Boston Bear, Boston Bear 2026! Celebrating the first Massachusetts Bear, Morgan Chalue, Massachusetts Bear 2027!

This year was the launch of our new Massachusetts Bear title contest. We have expanded the traditional Boston Bear contest to include and celebrate our growing community across central and western Massachusetts!

10/13/2026

The judges for our Massachusetts Bear 2027 Contest dedicated their whole day to us performing their duties, starting early in the afternoon with contestant interviews, right up to the final moment Saturday evening! We thank them for investing their time and energy in making our event a success! Andrew Lapin, Chris Coyne, Derek Chandler - Diva Corvette, Sister Florence, Stephen Hogan Jr - thank you all!