Well, I have to start out this column with a retraction. In issue 14.05 I interviewed Scott Smith from www.poz4poz.net, the website designed for guys with HIV to meet other guys with HIV and guys who like them. I did the interview over the telephone and what I heard and what I printed were two different things. What I printed was the Great Race on TBS. What I meant to print was that Scott has submitted his audition video to the "Amazing Race" on CBS. Either way, I know we are all rooting for you Scott and whether or not you are selected, you are still an inspiration to us all. Good Luck!

Just when you thought it was safe to drop "whatever" from your vocabulary, it's the 10th Anniversary of Clueless, the "Whatever" collector's edition. Starring Alicia Silverstone, this special edition DVD is packed full of extras, like "the Class of '95, a look at the cast then and now, Fashion 101, Suck and Blow and the 411 on the groundbreaking slang and vocabulary used in the movie. It is available for rent and purchase or whatever!

If you are in the mood for something a little different, why not take in an art showing. Around the Coyote, is starting off September with a BANG! Thursday, September 8th, 8:00-12:00 they will host an Opening party, at the Around the Coyote Gallery, featuring the Curators' Choice Exhibition show curated by Booster and Seven Gallery, free Piece beer and appetizer pizza bites with full catering by Las Palmas, DJ's announced that night, but they are curated by Kim Alpert, Around the Coyote AV curator. There is a $20 admission fee to benefit the Around the Coyote Arts and education programs. The Festivities continue Friday the 9th , Saturday the 10th, and Sunday the 11th, with some exciting events including Wicker Park Garden Club tour of Festival led by Doug Wood, Poetry Center Poets: Alyson Paige Warren, Chris Bower, Michael Kadela, Parnesha Jones, Joe Weintraub, Mirela Ramona Ciupag, Gene Tanta, Belen Neira and a Short Film and Video screening at Rodan. So call 773-342-6777 or check them out on the web at www.aroundthecoyote.org

If you are into staying home and renting a movie or even purchasing one on line, I have found the greatest source for GLBT movies and short films. www.firstrunfeatures.com. I received "Boys In Love" in the mail and couldn't wait to see it. It is a compilation of short films from gay filmmakers. They are all completely different, from a highly choreographed dance set in a leather bar to aliens applying sunscreen. There is also drug crazed dolls and erotic clay-mation. This one covers all the bases, but their extensive library is something I recommend you take the time to check out.