Get Out! GAY Magazine – Issue 550

ISSUE #550
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Santa’s Secret, NYC’s Naughty
Immersive Holiday Experience,
Returns for 4th Sold Out Season
BY JORGE TREVINO
NOW AT AN EXPANDED
WEST CHELSEA LOCATION,
WITH NEW EXHIBITS AND
PERFORMANCES FOR 2024!
New Yorkers are in for an unforgettable holiday treat
as Santa’s Secret returns for its fourth sold-out season
at a new, expanded location in Chelsea. Beginning
November 29 and running through December 31,
2024, this adults-only holiday extravaganza will
transform over 26,000 square feet at 548 West 22nd
Street into a festive playground filled with immersive
holiday cheer and the North Pole’s naughtiest secrets.
Presented by Voss Events, Santa’s Secret takes
guests on a mesmerizing two-hour journey through a
winter wonderland of eight unique, interactive
installations, each redesigned with elaborate new
sets for the experience’s fourth year. Along the way,
revelers will encounter delightfully cheeky characters,
including mischievous living toys, seductive
gingerbread ladies and Santa’s Secret’s famous
lumberjack.

The journey culminates at Santa’s Secret Speakeasy,
where guests can unwind and indulge in the ultimate
holiday celebration. Here, live entertainment heats
up the night as a five-piece band, led by powerhouse
vocalist Inyang Bassey, delivers festive tunes, setting
the stage for a night of holiday joy. Michelin-starred
chef Richard Farnabe will tantalize taste buds with
holiday-themed bites, while craft cocktails enhance
the festive atmosphere. Following the live band,
the evening continues with a dazzling variety show,
hosted by the hilarious and enchanting ice queen
Shequida. Expect ballet, burlesque, aerialists and
other jaw-dropping acts, each peeling back the layers
to reveal one of Santa’s best-kept secrets.
“Christmas isn’t just for kids,” says Brandon Voss,
producer of Santa’s Secret. “This immersive holiday
experience gives adults a chance to embrace a
little holiday mischief and revelry. We’re thrilled to
be back for a fourth sold-out year, especially at a
new, expanded location, allowing us to triple the size
of our unique walk-through experience. Returning
guests can expect lots of new surprises this year!”
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With all-new sets and never-before-seen
performances, Santa’s Secret promises even more
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Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV)
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BIKTARVY does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS.
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Changes in your immune system.
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Too much lactic acid in your blood
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REAL STORIES
REAL VOICES
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HUGO
NIKKI
THERON
DIMITRI
ZACH
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BY BEN NELSON
PHOTO COURTESY BRIAN FALDUTO MUSIC
Brian Falduto Releases Original Holiday Song,
“Christmas Solo”
A Jingle for Singles Spending the Holidays Alone
Rather than the typical holiday fare focused
on romantic love and longing, Falduto’s song
celebrates the freedom that comes with being
single. “Why is there no holiday anthem for
single people?” he asks. “Valentine’s Day and
weddings celebrate love and relationships, but
singles deserve an anthem too. I wanted to give
singles a chance to embrace the holiday spirit
without feeling like something’s missing.”
Country music crooner Brian Falduto is
bringing a fresh and uplifting perspective to
holiday music this season with his first original
jingle, “Christmas Solo.” This playful, countrypop
tune shines a spotlight on those who find
themselves alone during the holidays, reframing
solo time as an opportunity for self-love and
celebration.
Inspired by his own single years, Falduto wrote
“Christmas Solo” as a remedy to the seasonal
blues that can come from the societal pressure
to be partnered during the holidays. “I’ve
spent many years single, and I’ve often felt out
of place during the holiday season,” Falduto
explains. “The messaging around Christmas is
so focused on being together with loved ones.
But for many of us, especially those who are
single by choice, it can feel isolating. I wanted
to create a song that celebrates the beauty of
being ‘self-partnered’ for the holidays and
acknowledges that spending Christmas solo can
be something joyful.”
In “Christmas Solo,” Falduto invites listeners
to view the season through a lens of positivity,
whether they’re solo by choice or circumstance.
Produced by Brett Castro, “Christmas Solo”
blends Falduto’s signature country-pop style
with a dose of festive cheer. The track’s lively
production includes a standout saxophone solo
by Nate Hopkins and background vocals by
Bronwyn Whittle and Kelsey Martin, giving it a
joyous, celebratory vibe reminiscent of holiday
pop hits by artists like Mariah Carey and Kelly
Clarkson. “It’s catchy and fun, which was the
goal,” Falduto says. “I wanted it to have that
shiny, holiday feel but without the undertone
of sadness or bitterness. This is a song for
celebrating your own company.”
Falduto also shares the advantages of a solo
Christmas, emphasizing the perks of having a
low-key holiday. “You don’t have to dress up,
make small talk, cook or clean up after guests,”
he laughs. “Spending Christmas solo gives you
a rare chance to truly relax, decompress and
reflect on the season’s true meaning, away from
all the holiday hustle and bustle.”
Beyond his music, Falduto connects deeply
with the themes in “Christmas Solo” due to his
own experiences navigating the holidays as a
queer individual. Reflecting on past seasons,
he shares that, while he may not have always
been physically alone, he often felt emotionally
isolated. “The holidays can be a complicated
time for the queer community, especially when
returning to environments that don’t feel fully
supportive. ‘Christmas Solo’ is for everyone
who feels out of place this time of year, whether
you’re physically alone or just feeling like you
don’t belong.”

Brian Falduto first gained fame playing the role
of Billy (“Fancy Pants”), the adorably gayish
band stylist in the Jack Black cult classic film
School of Rock. In 2023, he released his first
country music song, “Same Old Country Love
Song.” It was greeted with a flood of positive
encouragement and excitement and would
become an LGBTQ+ country music anthem.
“The success of ‘Same Old Country Love Song’
was extremely validating and encouraging,” he
recalls. “It served as a testament to how many
people have felt left out by country music and
how much a song like this was clearly needed.”
Subsequent releases followed including
“Hottest Guy Here” and “Big Boys Club and
Brian Falduto’s first full-length album, Gay
Country (Deluxe Edition).
Holiday music fans will find both cheer and
comfort in “Christmas Solo,” especially those
who feel left out by traditional Christmas songs.
“I love holiday music,” Falduto says. “But so
much of it focuses on romantic love or family
togetherness. ‘Christmas Solo’ fills a gap for
people who don’t fit that mold, who might need
a little reminder that it’s okay to celebrate the
season alone.”
Falduto’s holiday wish for his fans: “There’s so
much going on in the world right now. I hope
this song brings a little bit of joy to people.
Joy can be a powerful remedy and a form of
resistance when things are tough. Let’s use it to
lift each other up this season.”
Brian Falduto’s “Christmas Solo”
will be available on all streaming
platforms on December 2, 2024.
Visit http://BrianFalduto.com
Follow @BrianFalduto on FB,
IG, X and TikTok

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