Sadly, this is the only video evidence we have of Rhode Island gay pride. Surely some of you out there have better, more flattering footage?

• A group of uppity parents have their chastity belts in a bunch over a Rhode Island high school's field trip to see Rent because it "promotes homosexuality." Hey, West Side Story promotes heterosexuality (sort of) and you don't see us complaining.

• Stephen Bennett and his beard, er, wife, Irene, are at it again. She says she would give Brokeback Mountain “a 'thumbs down' for its message. Second, I give it an Oscar for the number one homosexual propaganda movie of the year." No word on which award she gave her hair. (Via Good As You)

• We spotted Bruce Vilanch (with some older guy) at the Grove this morning. No doubt he was on his way to check out Brokeback Mountain at the only LA-area theater you can catch the movie.

• Of all people, San Francisco cops are in trouble for recording videos that poke fun at African-Americans, women, and even trannies.

• Four Bulgarian athletes have been booted off their soccer team for participating in an orgy in the team's locker room, dispelling all doubt that Bel Ami videos are unrealistic.

• GE has a new print ad featuring a gay male couple for their high-end monogram line. Seeing as though we're the ones who either buy them or are responsible for putting them in chic kitchens, we think it couldn't be better. GE…You really do bring good things to life.

Contrary to popular belief, we at Queerty do occasionally manage to drag ourselves out of our great big city. And it’s not just to score some hot little farm boy in the country. We're far deeper than that. Sometimes we go out in search of Melina Kanakaredes's large curly mane in Providence.

Providence has a lot to offer. It's a small, beautiful historic city with a thriving gay community. We suspect that the cute young arty types at the highly respected Rhode Island School of Design might have something to do with the large homo count. Or maybe it’s the mayor. Over the last few years, the city has been run by out mayor David Cicilline. He’s even led the city’s Pride Parade as Grand Marshall.

What's truly surprising about Providence is the swinging gay nightlife. Even big city Bostonians make the 45-minute trek each weekend.

So what do you get once your arrive? Well for starters, Mirabar. Its your obligatory dance club with typical offerings: Twinks and go-go dancers galore. If that's not your style then new kid on the block Dark Lady (of course it's named after the Cher song, silly!) offers a more casual atmosphere. But be prepared to rub up against hordes of people as you make your way to the bar. Somehow we don’t think you’ll have a problem with that.