Gay Palm Springs – Labor Day Weekend and Fall Activities
Five Ways to Celebrate
Labor Day in Palm Springs….
1) Remarkable Hiking: The Indian Canyons and Mt. San Jacinto State Park feature over 150 miles of hiking trails through pristine wilderness, streams and ancient palm groves.
Outdoor excursions >>>
2) Thrilling Off-Road Tours: Take a guided four-wheel drive along the San Andreas Fault, learn about Palm Springs’ thousands of hillside windmills, or climb among the rocky moonscapes of Joshua Tree National Park.
3) Momentous Museums: From rare sculptures to a stunning glass exhibit at the Palm Springs Art Museum to the World War II bombers and artifacts of the Palm Springs Air Museum.
4) Vegas-Style Gaming: The downtown Spa Resort Casino has all the entertainment you are looking for in table games, slots, and poker…plus nightlife and dining.
5) Vibrant Village: The famous Palm Canyon Drive is lined with eclectic boutique shops, art galleries, culinary delights and entertainment lounges. Play, Shop and Dine >>>
Or just sit by the pool, sip cocktails and RELAX! Labor Day Weekend is fun time in PS. The Hotels are Full, The Clubs are Busy and The Boys are Back in Town!
INNdulge Palm Springs, OUR FAVORITE PLACE TO STAY, has just a Few Rooms Available for that weekend!
Book Your Room Today!
Can’t make it for Labor Day Weekend? The end of summer, can mean the great deals will start to dry up. However, INNdulge has a non-holiday Summer Special – Second Night FREE! Sun-Thurs, valid until September 30, 2010.
Fiesta Days Latino Celebration
September 18-19, 2010
Cinema Diverse Gay Lesbian Film Festival
September 24-26, 2010
3rd Annual Palm Springs Body Mind Spirit Weekend
October 2-3, 2010
Wellness and World Music Festival
October 9-10, 2010
Cool Pools and Hot Deals in Palm Springs
Sparkling pools, palm trees and stunning mountain views…
this is just the beginning of what you experience when you stay in Palm Springs.
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Tropical Heat in Key West. 4 Days of Gay Men!
Can you handle the heat?
4 days of men, men, men
in KEY WEST this week, August 19-22nd, 2010
Tropical Heat is Key West’s hottest event for men, featuring four days of all-
The quaint island of Key West is known for its year-round subtropical weather, but temperatures are predicted to rise dramatically this weekend!
For $99 , you can get an all-access pass that gets you in to each Official Tropical Heat pass for free! This includes VIP status for the three VIP events, a 4 days of day-pass privileges at the Island House Resort!
Pool parties, cocktail parties, live DJ’s, adult entertainers, fetish parties – it’s all here!
Welcome to the Jungle – Kick off party
Hotter than Hell fetish Party
Get Down pool party
Toga in the Tropics
Noche Caliente drag & porn star show
Midnight Skinny Dip pool party
Debauchery on Dubal
Come & Shoot video party
Porn Star Meet & Greet
The Big O exhibition party & video shoot
Prison Pass party
Lost in the 70s recovery pool party
Tropical Heat Tea Dance 2010
Tropical Jazz Concert
Paul J Williams Comedy Show
Tropical Heat Key West and also on FaceBook .
Lady Gaga Stops by The Round Up Saloon in Dallas
THESE cowboys were thrilled to meet Lady Gaga when she popped into their local bar this week.
The pop star was just as happy – when she first visited The Round-Up Saloon in Dallas, Texas, she was an unknown aspiring artist.
Two years later she dropped in for a drink fresh from her huge stadium performance at the American Airlines Center.
This time she received a huge reception, with one over-eager fan even climbing up to the roof area to get her to sign her arm.
The owners Alan Pierce and Gary Miller first met Gaga when her tour manager contacted them to ask if she could perform a slot in summer 2008.
They said they weren’t keen, as ‘the next Madonna’ wasn’t the usual type of act to perform at the bar.
But the two gave Gaga a chance and she played a couple of songs.
Two years later she was back in the city as part of her world tour, and surprised them by booking out the roof area and arriving with her 15-strong entourage, including her mother, to celebrate her whirlwind success.
Pierce told Thecount.com : ‘She was nice and wonderful now, as she was before she became a big star.’
And Gaga even got a memento of her visit – a belt buckle.
TOWLEROAD has the video clip !
Top 20 Best Gay Cities…Big and Small
New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Washington, D.C., Boston, San Diego, Denver, Seattle, and Portland, Oregon, all make the list of the 20 gayest metros.
But so do Dallas, Columbus, Ohio, Santa Rosa and Sacramento, Springfield, Massachusetts, Portland, Maine, and college towns like Eugene, Oregon, Ann Arbor, Michigan and Ithaca, New York.
The idea that most gay people live in urban enclaves like the Castro in San Francisco or Chelsea in New York City is something of a myth, Gates notes.
“Gay people live everywhere,” says Gates, “in cities, suburbs, and even in the country—one in seven same-sex couples live in rural areas.” The 2000 Census found same-sex couples living in 99 percent of U.S. counties. It’ll be interesting to see the new Census counts!
While politicians and voters continue to debate whether LGBT people have the right to marry, to adopt children, or serve openly in the U.S. military, a growing body of research suggests that considerable benefits accrue to those cities and metro areas that have sizeable, visible concentrations of gay men and lesbians. Income levels are higher, as are many other measures of life satisfaction.
It’s important that we are always counted.
“If LGBT people don’t exist in data, it’s easy for legislators and policy makers to assume they don’t exist at all.” – Whenever I am asked, I don’t care by who, if I am Married or Single, I always say, “gay and partnered”. PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW, and quit asking us stupid questions like that.
Very few demographic or economic-oriented surveys ask about sexual orientation or gender identity; sample sizes in those few that do are too small to reliably estimate the size of LGBT populations in states, metros, and cities.
Even the same-sex couple data used here presents challenges, as noted above. Our failure to gather reliable demographic data from large-scale sources has significant repercussions, Gates notes.
Read More at The Daily Beast .
Gay Pride London with Reporter and Singer Danny Hilton
One of our favorite reporters and dear friend Danny Hilton from London, was interviewed by the BBC News for Gay Pride. He writes for Pink News and HOMOVISION.TV and he is a super singer!
London will be THE place to be in 2012. The Olympic Games come to town, her Majesty celebrates her Diamond Jubilee but most importantly of all Pride London will be hosting WorldPride 2012 !
Watch the Video on his Facebook page .
Find Danny Hilton on Facebook
and Danny Hilton UK
Gay Softball in Columbus Ohio in August
The 2010 North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA) will host their Gay Softball World Series in Columbus, Ohio. The event titled “Stand Tall, Play Ball,” will be held August 16 – 21, 2010, at Lou Berliner Park.
It will attract more than 150-170 championship teams representing leagues from 37 major U.S. and Canadian cities. The NAGAAA says it will be the largest gay sporting event ever held in the state of Ohio. Columbus has several neighborhoods for the LGBT traveler to explore however, Short North is the most popular. Short North’s High Street is lined with gay-friendly bars, restaurants, boutiques, and galleries.
It’s a state capital with a huge university, scads of hip and gay-friendly restaurants and bars, a wealth of art galleries and funky boutiques, and a progressive and bustling gay scene .
For a discount on your travel, visit American Airline / Rainbow please use promotional code 3780AW.
Provincetown Named Dog Town USA for 2010 by Dog Fancy Magazine
Dog Fancy,
the world’s most widely-read dog magazine, has named Provincetown, Mass., the winner of the 2010 DogTown USA competition, saluting it as America’s most dog-friendly city.
This year’s contest, sponsored by Wahl® Clipper Corp., named the Top 40 dog-friendly cities across the U.S. in honor of Dog Fancy’s 40th anniversary celebration.
The criteria used to select the winning city include plenty of dog-friendly open spaces and dog parks, events celebrating dogs and their owners, ample veterinary care, abundant pet supply and other services, and municipal laws that support and protect all pets.
“All dog owners know of a few local shops or restaurants that allow dogs, but it is remarkable to have an entire town where virtually every establishment opens its doors to dogs – even the bank,” says Ernie Slone, Dog Fancy editor. “Where else can you take your dog along for a whale-watching or sunset cruise, walk miles of off-leash scenic beaches year-round and enjoy one of the nation’s finest dog parks? Provincetown nearly swept our major awards this year, with its Pilgrim Bark Park finishing at No. 2 in our national ratings of dog parks.’’
From Provincetown Tourism Director, Bob Sanborn: “Since the Mayflower first dropped anchor in Provincetown Harbor, “P-Town” has evolved into the ultimate canine resort, offering pet-friendly lodging, dining, shopping and activities. We are proud to be recognized by Dog Fancy as America’s most dog-friendly town.”
Rounding out the top 10 cities:
• Carmel, Calif.
• Madison, Wis.
• Benicia, Calif.
• Fort Bragg, Calif.
• Lincoln City, Ore.
• San Diego, Calif.
• Virginia Beach, Va.
• Sioux Falls, S.D.
• Salem, Ore.
For the complete story on DogTown USA and to see which cities made the list, pick up the September issue of Dog Fancy, on newsstands July 27, 2010.
Related articles: GAY MARRIAGE in Ptown .
Gay Chicago – Shopping, Restaurants, Beaches?
CHICAGO
is world reknowned for its shopping and fantastic resturants. But did you know Chicago is well known for it’s beaches?
You’ll almost mistake Lake Michigan for an ocean with its vast expanse and seemingly endless shore. With beautiful blue water as far as the eye can see, you may think you’ve gone from Chicago to southern California.
24 Miles of lakefront
31 Beaches
15 Beach walks
9 Harbors
Chicago beaches are free to the general public, and officially open for swimming from the Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day, 9am – 9:30pm.
However, if weather permits, the beaches in Chicago can have sun bathers in early April and as late as October – but there are no lifegaurds on duty.
The gay beach is Hollywood Beach. (AKA Kathy Osterman Beach) The gays and gay friendly people hang out at the southern end of the beach. Weather permitting, the gay boys will be out sunnning themselves late April thru October! But any given Sunday in the summer there are about 200-300 people out here.
Chicago also has the most swimable and most guarded waterfront of any single municipality in the world. While many patrons complain about the cleanliness of the water, Chicago boasts the cleanest urban waterfront in the United States, and second in the world only to Stockholm; water is tested daily by the Chicago Park District for E. coli and other dangers.
Best Gay Chicago Best Gay Cities
Gay Dallas Dining – World Class Foodie City
With a density of restaurants greater than New York City, Dallas is truly a food-lover’s town. While first-time visitors might conjure images of Texas steakhouses and barbecue joints, Dallas long ago found its way onto America’s culinary foodie map with innovative restaurants and talented chefs mining the flavors of American, Italian, Asian and Mexican cuisine.
On our recent trip to Dallas I had some of the BEST Mexican food I have ever eaten in my life at Cyclone Anaya . They have 7 locations around Dallas and we dined at the OakLawn/Cedar Springs location. Lots of LGBT people here on weekend nights, dining before an evening out at the clubs, right around the corner. (Mondays and Tuesdays they offer half-priced bottles of wine!)
Outstanding Guacamole, Lump Crab Nachos and Lobster Enchiladas in Chardonnay cream sauce! OMG! The flavors and tastes were amazing! The Carne Asada a la Tampiquena is probably the best marinated piece of skirt steak I’ve ever put in my mouth. Tender, juicy, delicious. It’s the kind of steak cows give their lives for!
Portions are large here – and I am the kind of dinner that likes to try and share a lot of different things. So unless you are REALLY HUNGRY, keep that in mind.
Cyclone Anaya’s restaurants present an upscale variety of hand-made gourmet menu items carefully prepared from scratch, using only the finest ingredients. The menu showcases “Fine Mex,” a wonderful blend of the traditional and the modern. They also have a well-earned reputation for their legendary margaritas and even make their own Agave Tequila. They are also known for dramatic artistic presentation and precision managed restaurants. “We focus enormous detail on the dining experience, from our stunning architecture to custom “made to order” plating.”
There are lots of restuarants in the neighborhood. Black-Eyed Pea Restaurant is right on Cedar Springs Road. 214-521-4580.
A very popular restaurant with a combination of down-home cooking like chicken-fried steak, meatloaf and healthy fare including terrific seafood entrees.
Zini’s Pizza is a great late night spot right in the heart of the neighborhood, located on Cedar Springs Road also. Full line of lunch and dinner pizza and Italian food. Great spot for after-the club-gatherings on weekend late nights.
DISH at ILUME brings chic to Cedar Springs! The Ilume Luxury mixed-use complex has been putting together an entire block of gay chic! “We want to be the signature anchor for the street that compliments what’s on the street,” Luke Crosland, owner of Crosland Group says . “We want the excitement and energy. This is a passionate community with a long history.”
The new hip DISH brings design, cocktails and food to town. Walk through the doors, just past the large, gorgeous patio, and a stylish, sophisticated space awaits, as inviting as it is stunning. The attention to detail and whimsical touches (cone-shaped mashed potatoes with the evening special!) are what will keep us coming back again and again. Delicately thin-and-crispy flatbreads are a great starter to share or more than enough for a satisfying meal. From the hosts at the front door to the servers’ assistants, the restaurant already runs like a well-oiled machine, amazing for its short time on this earth. Service is attentive, but not obtrusive, and the servers all seem to know the menu well.
And if it’s meat you’re after, THE hot spot to go to is Al Biernats . 5 Star Dining with many of the Dallas Who’s-Who’s here. All the A-list celebrities dine here while visiting Dallas. The parking lot was filled with the ultimate in luxury cars. With its rosy glow, vaulted ceilings, and domed bar, Al Biernat’s doesn’t look like your average chophouse. And it’s not. Billed as “much more than a great steakhouse!” Their menu rises above the traditional grill menu, with popular entrees such as Pan Seared Sea Bass over Lobster Risotto, Australian Cold Water Lobster Tail, Veal Osso Bucco, Colorado Lamb Chops or Elk Filet. I had to have meat! The 14oz filet mignon was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The extensive wine list offers over 650 rare selections and a sommelier’s expertise. Al Biernat personally greets you at the door to ensure your delightful dining experience!
And what trip to Dallas would not be complete without a stop to the flagship Neiman Marcus , a Dallas icon?!
Since the early 1900’s , the renowned department store’s flagship location sits on Ervay Street between Main and Commerce. The structure has been expanded both horizontally and vertically many times.
Not only known for it’s amazingly unique selection of merchandise, but lunch at the Zodiac is ALWAYS A TREAT! The elegant restaurant has been serving
fine cuisine for over 50 years and features an exquisite, classic menu selection. Sip a martini at the sleek, modern glass-top bar while you mingle with the who’s-who of downtown.
It’s a classic treat like lunch at Fred’s in Barneys or BG in Bergdorf Goodman in New York City. Delicious seasonal entrée selections or just experience their famous Mandarin Orange Soufflé. It’s a must-do!
This is just a sampling of what Dallas has to offer!
Whether you want a $75 piece of steak or just a delicious $8 old-fashioned Hunkys Hamburger , it’s all here in Dallas.
Dallas is truly a one size fits all shoe. Whether you are visiting, passing through or are a current resident, we invite you to explore and enjoy all that our community has to offer.
Dallas Pride – September 19th!
Other useful Gay Dallas resources are –
Dallas Convention and Tourism
Dallas Tavern Guild
American Airlines Rainbow Division
Dallas Voice
Trumps Taj Mahal Brings Back Gay Bingo Fun and GAYmes for the Summer
New gay bingo nights at
Trump Taj Mahal
signal expanding LGBT market in Atlantic City.
Atlantic City’s transformation to an adults-only casino city that’s “Always Turned On” started appealing to the LGBT community last fall.
Following a gay-themed “Out in Atlantic City ” weekend of partying at the Harrah’s Entertainment Inc. casinos last September, Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc. has begun courting gay and lesbian customers earlier this year with its own events advertised as Fun and “Gay”mes.
Trump spokeswoman Mary Moyer said 300 to 500 customers are expected this Friday night at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort for gay bingo, followed by dancing in a ballroom-turned-nightclub suggestively named “Club O 69.” The event will benefit a local charity.
More gay bingo nights are tentatively scheduled in July and August as the Taj Mahal continues to appeal to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender customer base.
“We recognized a need to provide entertainment experiences to the GLBT community,” said Paula Mauk, vice president of marketing for Trump Entertainment. “We have amenities at the Trump Atlantic City properties that can attract and grow that demographic.”
Harrah’s Entertainment, owner of the Bally’s, Caesars, Harrah’s Resort and Showboat casinos, threw the doors wide open to gay customers with its “Out in Atlantic City” weekend last year. The event featured appearances by gay and lesbian entertainers, parties and gay bingo. The event will be staged again this September, although Harrah’s has not yet announced details.
Jennifer Weissman, regional vice president of marketing for Harrah’s Entertainment, said the Harrah’s properties appeal to gay customers year-round through a series of special events and entertainment. She believes gay events at Trump Taj Mahal, normally Harrah’s rival, will only enhance the city’s tourism business.
“I think it’s a great thing,” Weissman said. “The more all the casinos do to attract more customers to the market, the better.”
A quick train ride from New York City or Philadelphia!
Gay bingo at Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort
8 to 10 p.m. Friday, Tiara Ballroom
Cost: $10 donation. Proceeds benefit the South Jersey AIDS Alliance
Gay Palm Springs in The Summertime – Lots of Deals and Lots of Parties
This tropical desert oasis is home to famously long, sun-drenched days, breathtaking mountain views and one of the largest gay communities in the country. It has been voted numerous times and won, the Best Gay Destination in the World! How can you not love 330 days a year of sunshine? It’s a huge outdoor playground with consistently brilliant sunshine, great for swimming and sunning and all types of outdoor activities with the sweet, clean air.
Why go in the summer?
It’s less crowded, less expensive with discounted hotels and discounted airfare and lots of great parties happening.
Fourth of July Weekend Parties, Bears LA Weekend in August and in September, Mr. Nude Palm Springs and Blackfire Weekend!
Whether it’s a romantic couple’s getaway, a group outing or a frisky single’s adventure at one of the clothing-optional resorts, you’re sure to find an exciting vacation. The city boasts a very large and diverse Gay resident population and has become a prime travel destination from the West coast (Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle), Midwest, Northeast, Southwest, as well as internationally. Expect to meet guys from Europe, Australia, Canada, and from all over the US! Over the last decade, Palm Springs has experienced an explosion of new gay residents and new gay businesses. The resident LGBT population is now estimated at 40 percent.
There are over 30 openly-gay resort hotels in the city to choose from. Our favorite is INNdulge Palm Springs, A Resort Hotel for Gay Men. @ 601 Grenfall Road, Palm Springs CA 92264
PH 800.833.5675 / (760) 327.1408. Rest; Relaxation; and Pampering! (Pictured top and right)
INNdulge is one of the most established guesthouses here in Palm Springs. Classically Mid-Century in design, INNdulge is listed in the Historic Inns of Palm Springs guidebook. Centrally located in the Warm Sands neighborhood (an area flush with clothing-optional gay accommodations), this elegant award-winning facility offers several sizes of rooms, most of which look out on the spacious pool, open 24 hours. And by the way, the pool is actually “chilled” in the hot summer months! No other gay resort in Palm Springs uses this “chiller system”, which keeps the water at about 86 degrees.
DID YOU KNOW?
Howard Hughes broke ground in the Warm Sands neighborhood over 60 years ago with the first resort here in this part of town. Now this boutique neighborhood, wedged between Ramon and Sunny Dunes Road is home to 10+ resorts – a little oasis of style and pampering.
There is nothing quite like evenings in the desert. Taking a dip in the pool at Midnight. Sitting out with friends under the clear starry skies sipping cocktails, feeling the warm desert breeze against your skin. In fact, many people will take a siesta in the summer months afternoons, just so they can enjoy the magic of the Palm Springs late evenings.
Getting back to Inndulge, INNdulge Palm Springs is a wonderful example of Palm Springs 50’s architecture. You can appreciate the architecture and the mountain views during the hotel’s free social hour that extends for two hours. It is a great way to meet the hotel’s wonderful owners, John and Jean-Guy, as well as your fellow guests.
Plus you get all of the comforts of home and MORE. Today’s savvy travelers except a level of quality in their resort destinations, and that’s what you will find here.
24 Poolside Rooms and Suites
King Size Beds
DVD Players in Every Room
Complimentary DVD Library
Refrigerators, Coffee Pots, Ironing Boards, Safes
Large Heated Pool (open 24 hours)
12 Man Jacuzzi (open 24 hours)
Cool Misters for Hot Days
Complimentary Continental Breakfast
On-Site Gym and Wi-Fi throughout the property
And you don’t have to take our word for it, just read the reviews left by members of the press worldwide.
This September this classic resort will celebrate its 15th Anniversary as one of the leading gay hotels in Palm Springs! Don’t miss all the summer fun! INNdulge your fantasies, INNdulge your fancy, INNdulge your spirit!
SUMMER SPECIAL!
Every Second Weeknight is FREE!
Stay 2, pay for 1. Stay 4, pay for 2.
Call for Details!
June 1 – September 30, 2010,
Sunday thru Thursday Only, Holidays Excepted
PLUS, this summer get a free SPLASH PASS – a wallet-sized discount card that gets you special savings at area restaurants, retailers and other businesses, and discounted admission to many area attractions and special events. It’s the perfect addition to Summer Splash! The best part? The SPLASH PASS is absolutely FREE to everyone – valley visitors and residents alike!
There are SPECIAL EVENTS happening all summer long !
With year-round sun, the largest gay events in the country, and world-class shopping and dining, art galleries, casinos, entertainment, golf courses and a huge gay community, Palm Springs is consistently rated a top travel destination.
Gay Philadelphia Q Fest and Gayborhood Reopening
Philadelphia was founded more than 300 years ago by Englishman William Penn on principles of equality and freedom of expression. Today, the “city of brotherly love” is a welcoming place for people from around the world, and a great destination for gay and lesbian travelers.
Famous as the birthplace of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, the cradle of liberty offers much more than cobblestone streets and historical landmarks. Cultural, culinary, artistic and ethnic treasures abound in this city and its surrounding countryside.
JULY is a happening month here!
July 8-19th – Celebrating our 16th year, QFest is the largest LGBT film fest on the East Coast – 12 days full of 100+ films plus outdoor screenings, special guests, and loads of parties and events.
Coinciding with that is the Grand Re-Opening of the Gayborhood
July 10 – July 24, 2010 – Locations throughout the Gayborhood
Philadelphia’s historic Gayborhood will be celebrating its 40th anniversary with a two week long party, complete with special events and discounts throughout the neighborhood. Restaurants, bars and gay friendly hotels, this is a town full of excitement and fun!
Philadelphia …Get your history STRAIGHT and your nightlife GAY !
Having a Gay Marriage in Provincetown…How Gay is That?!
As the official start to summer quickly approaches this weekend, the coastal resort town of Provincetown, Massachusetts begins a season of historic milestones, cultural festivals and more. And many gays will flock to PTOWN to get married.
Since the legalization of gay marriage in Massachusetts in 2004, Provincetown has earned the distinction of “the place to get married,” issuing more than 2,000 marriage licenses to date.
Today, Provincetown may be the easiest place to get married as the Town Clerk recently announced the ability to file applications for marriage licenses on Fridays. Given Provincetown’s beautiful seaside setting, colorful environment and consistent rating as the premier gay destination in America, it makes for an ideal wedding spot.
Provincetown has always been many things to many people. A charming New England fishing village, with piers jutting out into the harbor. A bustling art colony of revelry and romance. Here individualism has long been prized. Provincetown has always danced to its own rhythm, and today its music is louder and prouder than ever before.
WOMENS WEEKENDS , BEAR WEEKENDS , GAY FAMILIES WEEKENDS and More, there is something for everyone here. Voted BEST RESORT TOWN many times, here you’ll find young sweethearts discovering love for the first time and more seasoned couples marking thirty, forty or fifty years. Two moms or two dads might push by with their strollers. Leathermen, bears, dykes on bikes, transgendered folk, and lots of shirtless hunky boys—you’ll spy them all moving easily in the mix. No matter what scene you’re looking for, you can find it.
PTOWN TOURISM INFO and PTOWN BUSINESS GUILD for more info.
Gay Dallas Trivia – Everything is BIGGER in Dallas
EVERYTHING IS
BIGGER IN DALLAS!
On our recent trip to Dallas, (Thanks to George Carrancho with American Airlines and Michael Doughman with Dallas Tavern Guild ) we get to see the BEST OF GAY DALLAS! Including a tour of the new $1.1 Billion Dallas Cowboys Stadium which can seat 80,000 – 100,000 spectators.
The stadium has now clinched the title of owning the world’s largest high definition television display. The Cowboy’s new stadium screen is 180 feet wide and 50 feet tall. The screen runs from one 20-yard line to the other. The $40 million screen weighs 600 tons and the picture is crystal clear!
The venue also holds another record as it became the largest domed stadium in the world. They also have one of the biggest ticket prices for your parking your car in their lot! $75 a car!
Speaking of money, Dallas is full of big money and big philanthropy. It’s impossible to miss the flurry of activity and the unmistakable “buzz” in the heart of the downtown Dallas Arts District, where the new $4.5 million Winspear Opera House at the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts sits. MILLIONS were raised privately for the spectacular new building.
The opera house’s principal entrance, known as Rosemary and Roger Enrico Family Gateway, features the Annette and Harold Simmons Signature Glass Façade that ascends to the full 60-foot height of the building, creating a seamless flow and open-air between the opera house and the surrounding park.
The transparent wall/façade provides dramatic views of McDermott Performance Hall, which will be clad in vibrant RED GLASS panels, in addition to the Grand Lobby, the staircase and the Mary Anne and Richard Cree Box Circle and Grand Tier levels. From within the Winspear Opera House, the Simmons Glass Façade will provide a sweeping view of downtown Dallas and portions of Uptown.
We told you about the amazingly huge selection of LGBT clubs and bars in Dallas . Most are located in the Cedar Springs neighborhood. In between all of the clubs are lots of restaurants, retail shops and other fun spots.
Buli Cafe 3908 Cedar Springs Rd.
Buli is a Funky and fun coffee bistro recently awarded best sandwiches in Dallas. Serving tasty offerings from great breakfasts, panini sandwiches and huge fresh salads to tons of home made sweets and baked goodies The eclectic dining room includes fur lined banquets and colorful art everywhere. There’s also free wi-fi and a covered patio so you can surf and sip your favorite BIG BIG BIG coffee concoctions!
Union Jack Clothing is right next door, 3920 Cedar Springs Rd. Here you will find unique and interesting men’s fashions in a very affordable price range. Exclusive labels you will find nowhere else. CD’s, Jewelry, Shoes to Swimwear to Dressy-Casual, it’s all here. Voted Dallas’ Best Casual Wear Store and Best Clubwear Store.
CONDOM SENSE has a HUGE selction of condoms and lubes. 4038 Cedar Springs Rd. The Condom Sense stores is a chain of boutique family-owned stores in Dallas that caters to straight and gay people with over 7,000 items such as vibrators, novelties, lubricants, and massage oils.
Feeling Hungry for some BIG MEAT? HUNKYS OLD FASHIONED famous hamburgers is a must! Queens and fast food! Along with chicken sandwiches and chili dogs, this local hamburger chain offers straightforward burgers along with gourmet creations like the pineapple-ringed Hawaiian and non-beef salmon and veggie “burgers.” Extremely reasonable prices and delicious Blue Belle milkshakes too! VOTED BEST BURGERS IN DALLAS, time and time again.
SKIVVIES at 4001 Cedar Springs Rd, has the BIGGEST Underwear collection I have ever seen! Based in Dallas and Austin, Texas, Skivvies is the premier men’s underwear store.
Established in 2000, they have created an amazing market for men’s fashion underwear. The largest I have ever seen for sure, over 4000 square feet of styles, colors, and brands.
Skivvies tops the list for the best place to shop for the latest in men’s fashion underwear, swimwear, athletic wear, fetish wear, some jewelry, shoes and light casual fashions. Smart shopping tip – don’t miss the upstairs mark-down selections!
BIGGEST GAY MENS CHORUS in the Southwest is the Turtle Creek Chorale .
Celebrating 30 years and 36 CD’s and now with over 150 singing members.
The Chorale has traveled to Europe, performing sold out concerts in Barcelona, Berlin and Prague; as well as two appearances a Carnegie Hall. In JULY, the Chorale will return to Spain again for a week long tour. The TCC currently has four sub groups: Chamber Chorus; ENCORE!; New Texas Symphony Orchestra; and the Turtle Creek Strangerettes, a precision dance team.
How about the BIGGEST HOTEL ROOMS in Dallas???
On our recent visit to Dallas we got to stay at the Radisson Hotel and Suites Dallas-Love Field. 1241 West Mockingbird Lane. The Dallas hotel offers 296 rooms but the big sell is the 52 HUGE suites – featuring work desks, mini-kitchens, large sitting areas, multiple TV’s and complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. And the price is NOT HUGE.
For even more comfort, select rooms include Sleep Number® beds that allow you to adjust the comfort level of your mattress. You are sure to rest in comfort at one of the prime hotels Dallas has to offer. They are just a quick 5 minute drive to the Cedar Springs neighborhood and have a shuttle that will drive you over there!
Handsome Hunter Daniel who helps run the hotel invites guests to a GAY PRIDE DISCOUNT ! Gay Pride in Dallas will be September 19th. And this Radisson is the perfect choice to get a few friends together and share a Big Suite!
Hunter says, ” if you go to our general website, Radisson Dallas then when booking pick your dates and it will take you to the next screen with many price options. On the right you put in PRIDE under Promo code and you receive the discounted rates. Also, if you call the hotel 1-800-395-7046 , (for those of us that still do that) just state PRIDE while placing your reservation, and you will receive the discounted rate!”
With a diverse and vibrant GLBT community, Dallas welcomes travelers and residents to come out and enjoy the many things that make this progressive city one of the most gay-friendly cities in the United States.
Dallas is truly a one size fits all shoe. Whether you are visiting, passing through or are a current resident, we invite you to explore and enjoy all that our community has to offer.
Other useful Gay Dallas resources are –
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Gay Pride in Slovakia is Ruined By Skinheads
GAY PRIDE
Festivities have started in recent weeks around the world. I think many of us forget how good we have it. Big cities like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, have pride celebrations where thousands and even millions of us come out to celebrate the day and have no real danger or hate to deal with.
Police cancelled Slovakia’s first-ever gay pride parade after a gang of around 80 neo-Nazis threw stones, eggs and smoke bombs into the crowd of LGBT marchers.
“Instead of the parade of pride, Slovakia has experienced a day of shame,” reported local media. The organizers of the march in Bratislava city centre blame the police for not having enough officers out in force to protect the 1,000-plus participants of the event.
More than 70 hateful skin heads threw stones, smoke bombs, and eggs at the crowd. Eight skinhead protestors were arrested.
Organizers are pointing the finger at police, who they say had been informed of the event far in advance, yet had still sent an insufficient number of officers to keep order. One organizer says that the police “were clearly unprepared to face such a situation, despite our warnings.”
The Slovak Spectator is reporting that others are also blaming the police in their failure to protect the participants:
“Instead of the parade of pride, Slovakia has experienced a day of shame,” wrote Sme’s deputy editor-in-chief Lukáš Fila in his commentary suggesting that the attack by the neo-Nazis against the participants shows a failure by the state. Fila states that if the state was unable to secure order at an event which had been announced months in advance and about which all media had been reporting and to which foreign diplomats had confirmed their presence, then in what other areas are the police incapable of securing public order?”
The grim scene in Slovakia comes just a week after a gay pride parade was similarly marred by violence in the Eastern European country of Belarus. Riot police abruptly ended the colourful parade after eggs were thrown into the marching throng.
Best Gay City and Best Gay Pride – Toronto
Imagine a city full of millions of happy people going around wishing everyone HAPPY PRIDE all week!
Whether you are gay or straight, Pride Week in Toronto always offers fun parties, music and merriment for everyone. There are two areas of the city where festivities will be focused – Church Street (the famous Gay Village) and now Queen West is in on the fun with their Queer West Fest.
There is an estimated 1 million tourists + all of the locals that celebrate the Pride Events!
Toronto is one of the BEST GAY CITIES in North America and hosts THE BIGGEST GAY PRIDE in North America.
This year the theme is about “Celebrating 30 years of Pride in Toronto”. A week long of events will take place between June 25th – July 4th.
Prism 2010 , North America’s largest circuit party, partners with Pride Toronto to present for the first time ever, “Aqua Pride” on a Pride Toronto stage. AQUA PRIDE 2010 is a water-themed daytime event featuring Michael Viera, Isaac Escalante and Brazilian sweetheart, Ana Paula. Come, get wet and have fun!
“We’re very excited to be working with Prism Toronto to bring Aqua Pride to the Pride Toronto site. They work year round to contribute culturally to the city and have consistently supported local talent over the years. This is a very natural progression for us both”, says Pride Toronto’s Arts & Entertainment Manager, Mary Zondanos.
“Be prepared for the biggest party of the weekend as we transform the TD Wellesley Stage, into the most glamorous and wettest Aqua party yet,” says Gairy Brown, Executive Director of Prism Toronto.
Single event tickets and weekend passes are on-sale now exclusively at PRIAPE or through Priape retail locations in Toronto and Montreal. Call PRIAPE at 1-800-461-6969 for more details or for a store near you.
Cyndi Lauper Headlines Pride Toronto’s 30th Anniversary Festival.
Cyndi Lauper, one of the world’s most recognized Queer icons, comes to Toronto on Saturday, July 3 2010 for a FREE concert in Queen’s Park.
An unwavering advocate for LGBTTIQQ2SA* rights, Cyndi Lauper established herself as a household name with the 1983 single “Girls Just Want To Have Fun”, kicking off a long career which includes more than 25 million in record sales and nominations for 13 Grammy awards, 2 Emmy awards, 2 American Music Awards, 7 American Video Awards and 18 MTV awards.
“It’s an honor to always have the genuine affection of the gay community,” Cyndi says. “They have never turned their back on me and I will never turn my back on them. We’ve had a long and enduring love affair.”
The Grammy award-winning singer and Emmy award-winning actress is currently working on her newest studio album scheduled for release in June. Lauper is also featured on the new “Celebrity Apprentice” edition on NBC starting March 14 and later this year launches her own reality show.
Lauper’s performance during Pride Week will be part of a full program of entertainment and activities in Queen’s Park; the newest addition to the ever-expanding Pride Week site which includes eight stages over more than 22 city blocks and an attendance of more than one million. Plans for the new Queen’s Park site include a beverage garden and more Pride Week Streetfair exhibitors.
“We are happy that Cyndi and her incredible team worked with us to make this happen” said Mary Zondanos, Arts & Entertainment Manager for Pride Toronto. “Her work both as a performer and an activist is an inspiration to us all. There will be tears, and I’m sure some will be mine.”
SEE THE WHOLE LIST OF EVENTS ONLINE
*Pride Toronto is in the running to host the 2014 WORLD PRIDE!
Gay Las Vegas! Blue Moon Resort for Gay Men
Just a few minutes
from the Las Vegas strip
is a gay getaway.
Blue Moon Resort , is proud to be Las Vegas’ first and only Hotel exclusively for gay men. “Living up to being Las Vegas’ only gay hotel is tough but we accept the challenge!” says owner John Hessling who opened the place about 7 years ago.
When I told people I was staying here recently, I got GASPS! from a couple friends! They said, “You know that is a clothing optional place? It’s going to be like a bath house!”
Nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, it is clothing optional. But 90% of the people kept their clothes on. And it was not sleazy at all. Yes, they have a steam room. Yes, they have a movie room. But everything is very private, and not in your face. So it is not offensive to those who are not into it. They’re plenty of saunas and bath houses in Las Vegas. This is a hotel, first and foremost.
One German fellow we chatted with, had stayed there 3 times prior. He summed it up with, “It’s cruisy if you want that, or it’s low-key and private if you want that. I love this place. I don’t like the mega-hotels with all the straight people and noise. It’s so nice to just hang out and sip a wine by the pool and hang out and chat with other gay men.”
Luxurious huge rooms, great prices from $60 – $150, friendly people in a quiet neighborhood away from all the strip noise and crowds. It’s a hidden gem that provides a plethora of amenities with a fun, friendly, extremely comfortable and clean atmosphere.
The Blue Moon Resort overflows with quality, beginning with its 45 newly remodeled rooms and suites. The non-smoking rooms and suites have king or two double beds with down comforters and pillow-top mattresses. The second and third floor rooms have wall-to-wall carpeting. The first floor rooms have Mexican Saltillo Tile and are pet friendly upon request.
Just outside, guests are able to enjoy the lagoon-style pool and Jacuzzi with a 10-foot waterfall. The resort also has a sundeck and steam room. Among Gay Hotels nationwide, Blue Moon Resort’s Pool Area and Sundeck have been voted one of the best! Local Las Vegans have voted it the Best Place in Las Vegas for Gay Men to hang out on Sunday! Being Las Vegas’ only Gay Pool & Sun Deck, everything has been designed to offer complete privacy while sunbathing and enjoying the day with your boyfriend or making new friends.
Blue Moon Resort offers complimentary Wireless Internet throughout the resort. The entire hotel is wired for a consistently strong signal reaching all guest rooms and common areas of the hotel. In the event you didn’t bring your laptop with you, we offer two Internet Stations in the Internet Lounge. Surf the internet or just enjoy the 42″ plasma TV while sipping your morning coffee.
A free poolside barbecue is offered to guests every Sunday, April through November (excluding holidays), as long as the weather permits; and seeing as this is Vegas, it typically does! And many local guys like to stop by and enjoy the party. During our recent stay we met guests from all over Europe who had stayed here before, as well as local guys who live in Las Vegas, but came to enjoy the facilities.
Blue Moon Resort will wake you up with a healthy breakfast each morning. Dine Alfresco Poolside and enjoy the fresh morning air or wake your man up with breakfast in bed.
Offered from 7:00 am to 11:00 am, this full Continental Breakfast offers a complete array of Fresh Muffins, Danish, Bagels, Waffles, Hot and Cold Cereals and Breakfast Bars. Also available are all types of Fresh Fruit, Juices, Green Tea, Regular Tea and Colombian Coffee Brewed Fresh Daily. Coffee, Tea and Fruit are available 24 hours.
Best Gay Cities Best Gay Las Vegas
Consistently gets 4 out of 5 stars on TripAdvisor .
Experience Gay Las Vegas in the comfort of an all male environment
with a friendly staff trained to meet the needs of the gay male traveler. BLUE MOON RESORT
Gay Dallas Nightlife – Everything is BIGGER in DALLAS!
We just got back from visiting Dallas recently. A dozen or so LGBT writers from around the world were invited to tour Dallas and see all that it has to offer. (Big Thanks to American Airlines and George Carranhco in their Rainbow Division !)
Everything is bigger in Texas, that’s for sure! Big Culture, Big City, Big Nightlife in Big gayborhoods and lots of BIG HEARTS and KINDNESS. What a friendly city! And coming from Chicago, where we have about 18 bars and nightclubs, I was impressed with the Dallas Tavern Guild and all their clubs in Cedar Springs and surrounding neighborhoods. Over 21 clubs – and several of them HUGE multi-leveled, multi-venued clubs! And we toured them ALL. In 4 days! My liver needed a rest, to say the least, when I got home.
And unlike many big cities, the cost of drinking in Dallas is releatively inexpensive. Where most big cities will charge you $6-$10 for weak cocktails, I don’t think I ever paid more than $4-6 for most any good strong drink. And many bars do promotional nights with 50% off and discounted drinks! So your dollars go a LONG way in Dallas! And while many clubs may have a theme like leather/levi or Abercrombie or lesbian, everyone is welcomed everywhere with a smile, which I found so refreshing!
In the coming weeks and months, we’ll be sharing all we discovered in this great city. From fabulous shopping, art, cultutre, and food to everything LGBT and LGBT friendly that Dallas has to offer!
So this week, we’ll give you the skinny on the BIG NIGHTLIFE and DALLAS LGBT BARS and CLUBS
Alexandre’s 4026 Cedar Springs Road 214-559-0720
An intimate club in the heart of Oaklawn with a friendly, neighborhood atmosphere. Great variety of live entertainment at this cozy yet chic Piano bar. Since we opened 2004, we have showcased numerous entertainers and have prided ourselves with featuring some of the best live entertainment Dallas has to offer! We offer a very friendly and laid back atmosphere where anyone can have a good time! Also check out our website at Alexandres.com for more info.
Barbaras Pavillion 325 Centre St 214-941-2145
Barbara’s Pavillion is Dallas’ friendliest neighborhood bar located in the heart of Oak Cliff/ Bishop Arts. It is a small neighborhood place to relax, unwind and meet your friends for a drink. Whatever you’re in the mood for…whether it’s a game of pool or just sitting and chatting with friends, you can enjoy it at Barbara’s Pavillion. It’s like being in someone’s house. They also have their own little urban oasis – an outdoor patio bar enjoyed year-round! – Technically, it is located in a “dry area”. So you will need a “membership”, which is free, to enjoy the spirits here.
BJs NXS ! 3215 N Fitzhugh Ave 214-526-9510
Uptown’s newest and hottest spot for male entertainment. I love me some go-go boys, and Dallas is full of them! This friendly big neighborhood club has a great staff and very handsome hot dancers. Nightly drink specials and always lots of great scenery. All this in a clean, cozy and welcoming atmosphere.
Brick / Joes 2525 Wycliff Ave, #120 214-3521-3154
New location for popular Dallas club. The club is split into 2 sides. BRICK and JOES. Large club on one side, smaller, quieter on the other side. Upscale neighborhood setting with various events 7 nights a week including Broadway, Karaoke, Live Entertainment and male dancers. Dancing until 4 am on the weekends – Hip Hop Friday, Dance music Saturday, Retro Sunday. Multiple video screens and great Happy Hour crowd daily.
Dallas Eagle 5740 Maple Ave. 214-357-4375
Many big cities have an EAGLE, and I have seen about 6 of them, in various cities. This is by far the biggest Eagle and friendliest, I have ever been to. They welcome everyone whether you’re in Levis and leather, or designer jeans and Versace, as I was on my particular visit! They didn’t care. They welcomed us and made sure we had a good time. This Dallas popular leather/levis club located just 8 minutes from Cedar Springs. And while the main theme is of course leather/levi, everyone is welcomed and made to feel at home. The bar has Internet parties, weekly pool tournaments and plays host to many local regional and national leather events such as the Bear Round-Up and Mr. Southwest Leather .
Havana 4006 Cedar Springs Road 214-526-9494
A trendy, retro-style crowd populates this nightspot right in the heart of Oaklawn. Also serving dinner specials with a Cuban-Latin flavor. Inexpensive drinks, a good music system, and some pretty fun drag acts are part of the fun.
Hidden Door 5025 Bowser 214-526-0620
One of the oldest (since 1979) and still very popular neighborhood clubs in Dallas. Boasts a friendly, diverse crowd and an extremely popular patio. Hot spot on Sunday afternoons.
Illusions 4100 Maple Avenue 214-252-0552
This intimate club hosts regular show nights with great female impersonation and host to many fundraising events in Dallas. A great neighborhood crowd. Very friendly. Lots of great talent.
J.R.’s Bar 3923 Cedar Springs Rd 214-528-1004
The hot spot on Cedar Springs for the young, fun Abercrombie crowd. Named for the star of the infamous Dallas TV show of the 80’s, this huge club has a great video and sound system with the latest music and shows several nights and the outrageous Wanda Show every Sunday night. Also an extremely popular balcony and second deck bar area.
Old-fashioned decor, like the freestanding wooden bar and embossed tin ceilings, collides with modern accoutrements, including pool tables and a wall of TVs, creating a comfortable, friendly aura. A spacious downstairs, tiered levels and upstairs balcony provide patrons space to bond over a burger or mingle with a mixed drink in hand. With different DJs, drink specials and events every night, including drag shows and pool tournaments, JR’s keeps crowds coming back.Great fun!
Kaliente 4350 Maple Avenue 214-520-6676
A very hot and extremely popular Latino nightspot. Young crowd with show, karaoke, and a terrific dance floor. Multi-level. The latest in hot Latin and Salsa music.
Klub Hot 4207 Maple Ave. @ Knight St. 214-520-3900
A hot new Latino nightclub with a slick industrial look. It features a huge dancefloor, a VIP area and a large patio. Friday night drag show.
Los Rieles 600 S. Industrial Blvd. 214-741-2125
A fun new Latino/Latina club with a large dance floor, great music and lost of weekly events including karaoke, drag shows and male dancers.
Pekers 2615 Oak Lawn Avenue 214-528-3333
Pekers is a Gay/Lesbian neighborhood bar with live entertainment and karaoke. Pool tables and video poker. Just two blocks from the Cedar Springs strip. Super-friendly staff and clean, newly decorated space is welcoming to everyone. They host lots of community fundraising events.
The Rose Room 3912 Cedar Springs Road 214-526-7171
Located in the beautiful newly remodeled Station 4 nightclub, the Rose Room is a first-class, entertainment showroom with the very finest in the art of female impersonation. Shows by a regular cast of highly talented performers and many nationally known female impersonators in an upscale cabaret nightclub setting. Cover charge.
Round-Up Saloon 3911 Cedar Springs Road 214-522-9611
This is the LARGEST country-western dance club in the Southwest. An iconic institution. Round-Up opened 1980. It has been dubbed the home of Good Times and Good People for many years and has some of the best dancers and Best Looking Cowboys in DFW and the country! A sumptuous hardwood dance floor is the centerpiece of this club with six different themed drink stations. Hot cowboy bartenders welcome you nightly. Karaoke is featured five nights a week in the Parlor Bar. Jello shots are popular here! Last year they served up 67,000!
In 1998, the Round Up was purchased by Gary Miller and Alan Pierce. They made lots of improvements to the club, like a premium Tequila Shack, The Loft, The Tool Shed, covered the patio, reopened the Day Bar( now called the Parlor.) “And we ain’t done yet!” – Watch for ever changing and improving the joint. Be assured that The Round Up will ALWAYS be a clean and friendly atmosphere, where you can kick up your heels and feel at home in the COUNTRY!!
Rush 3903 Lemmon Avenue 214-780-0955
A recent addition to the Oaklawn neighborhood, this club has great live entertainment and nightly drink specials. Occasional karaoke and feature performers. Great weekends.
Sisters Club 4025 – 4103 Maple Ave 214-559-2511
The hot new women’s club in Dallas. And brothers are always welcome!
“Although this is primarily a Womans Club we always want our gay brothers to feel comfortable and welcome. Sisters Club is the place to come be yourself, always feel like you are among family and friends.From the time you enter through the door you will notice and be welcomed by a warm, friendly, no attitude staff.”
There are a couple buildings on the property . It’s quite huge. And out back is a great patio / deck / pool PLUS a sand-filled area for vollyball!
Station 4 3912 Cedar Springs Road 214-559-0650
This is the newest jewel on the Cedar Springs strip.HUGE! Formerly the Village Station, this recently remodeled hi-tech, mega dance club is stunning in it’s size, scope and technical features. Amazing light show, large dance floor, and large second floor balcony. A hot spot with the younger dance crowd. This is the flagship of the Caven Enterprises nightclubs . Multi-level, multi-venues. Cover charge.
Sue Ellen’s 3014 Throckmorton St 214-559-0707
The sister club to J’R’s and appropriately named for the female star of the Dallas TV show, this upscale women’s club is also welcoming to all guest and hosts great pool tournaments, karaoke, comedy shows and the best in local live female bands and musicians. In the very center of the Cedar Springs strip. It is another huge multi-level space with lots of different rooms and music, depending on your mood. Dallas’ premiere lesbian nightclub – but everyone is welcome.
Throckmorton Mining Company (TMC)
3903 Cedar Springs Rd 214-521-4205
An institution since 1978! This is a very popular club with hot music, featuring a more intimate atmosphere with low lighting, ice cold drinks, and a crowd of “very” friendly regulars who know how to have fun. Outdoor patio. Two levels of this club add to the visual entertainment.
Tin Room 2514 Hudnall Street 214-526-6365
Another friendly, neighborhood hot-spot club with a warm, cozy atmosphere. Good regular crowd during the week, pool table, karaoke, occasional shows and a welcoming staff. At The Tin Room you will find a unique blend of gorgeous people, great music, go-go guys 7 nights a week, entertainment and spirits. The Tin Room offers a variety of contemporary cocktails, an impressive wine selection and signature sips. Some say it’s the hottest Saturday night in Dallas. It’s a little off the beaten path, in an up and coming gay area. Saturdays are a packed house! State-of-the-art sound, video and lighting, and chart-topping dance music from some of the hottest DJs around.
Woodys Sports and Video Bar 4011 Cedar Springs Road 214-520-6629
One of the newer club additions to Cedar Springs, this hot spot for sports and video fans host multiple screens upstairs and down featuring the latest music videos and live sporting events as well as weekly entertainment and karaoke on the downstairs stage. There is a full patio downstairs, facing the Cedar Springs strip and a second floor balcony with great cook-outs in the summer. Home to many of the local sports organizations.
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Dallas has some of the hottest and most fun clubs in the state of Texas.
No matter where you decide to go in Dallas, YOU WILL HAVE A GOOD TIME.
If you show up alone, you are sure to make new friends here in this city!
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Arizona Has a Mess on It’s Hands – Bill 1070
ARIZONA IS IN A
MESS OF HOT WATER!
The controversial Arizona Senate Bill 1070 has sparked protests across the country and in Colorado. The bill gives law enforcement expansive powers in an effort to crack down on illegal immigration. Supporters say the new law provides local law enforcement with much-needed tools to enforce current laws. Immigrant-rights groups, including the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC), say the measure unfairly targets minorities and encourages racial profiling. The CIRC website points out:
“This law requires police verify the immigration status of anyone they have reasonable suspicion is undocumented and arrest anyone who can’t immediately prove their status.
Yet there are no outwardly distinguishable differences between an undocumented immigrant and a citizen, requiring police use racial profiling to draw their conclusions.”
Employees of the City of Boulder will no longer be traveling to Arizona for business, City Manager Jane Brautigam announced today, as a show of the city’s opposition to the recent immigration legislation passed in that state.
The Washington D.C. Council has delayed consideration of an Arizona boycott after the American Hotel & Lodging Association intervened, the Washington Post reports.
Several cities and municipal bodies, including San Francisco, are considering or have adopted a ban on official travel to Arizona to protest the new law. The AH&LA has said that banning travel could hurt the state’s travel and tourism industry and its workers.
IGLTA said today, “The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association joins in solidarity with leaders in travel and hospitality as well as the LGBT community to condemn the recent hurtful and discriminatory actions on immigration policy taken by Arizona. As industry leaders in uniting and welcoming all, we know first hand that our world is enriched through our diverse connections.
As a matter of longstanding policy, however, we also oppose all efforts to impose an economic boycott on the state of Arizona. We know that this otherwise well-intended approach will harm many of our ally businesses, large and small, that are welcoming and inclusive of the LGBT community and others. As the U.S. Travel Association stated, especially in this very tough economic climate, “We need to protect this critical aspect of our economy and reward hard-working Americans instead of proposing boycotts that will lead to job losses and economic hardship for families and local communities. It is inappropriate to punish the men and women of our industry who have done no harm to others.”
Steve Wynn – Up On The Roof at ENCORE – Yes, Thats Really Him!
Steve Wynn
has continually raised the bar in Las Vegas. I had the honor of meeting Mr. Wynn at the Grand Opening Party for Siegfried and Roys Secret Garden at the Mirage in 1997. I was lucky enough to work for Siegfried and Roy as a freelance writer for 8 years, up until Roy’s unfortunate accident.
After the Miarge, Wynn went on to develop BELLAGIO, then WYNN, and most recently ENCORE! Everytime outdoing himself! On our most recent trip to Las Vegas, we were able to stay at Encore. And on the TV in the room, you see this video of what appears to be Mr. Wynn, sitting ON TOP of Encore! It must be a blue screen, you say to yourself!
Often it’s the question on the tip of every guest’s tongue from the moment he or she checks in, asked of bellmen and bartenders, front-desk clerks and dining reservationists: “Was Steve really up there?”
The answer—whether you’re speaking of Wynn or Encore, it should be noted—is an unequivocal yes. Steve Wynn did indeed stand, and then later sit, atop the roof of each of his resorts for the filming of their respective commercials. No stuntmen, no stand-ins, no computer-generated trickery was needed or requested; from the moment the idea was conceptualized, Wynn was passionate about performing this “stunt” himself, knowing the “did he or didn’t he?” element would inspire plenty of conversation. And so in the first spot, which debuted months before his eponymous resort opened in April 2005, Steve Wynn stood on the roof and announced, “This is my new hotel, the only one I’ve ever signed my name to,” before the camera, mounted on a helicopter, pulled back to reveal the glistening bronze building.
Given the considerable buzz surrounding the first ad, Wynn knew that Encore’s commercial, which debuted just prior to the resort’s December 2008 opening, had to take the concept to a new level. Wynn enlisted director Brett Ratner, best known for the Rush Hour series and X-Men: The Last Stand, and together the pair conceived the idea of sitting Wynn on the very precipice of Encore, 48 stories and 675 feet in the air, his legs dangling over the edge at the highest point of his now-signature swoop. Ultimately, Wynn knew he had to up the ante for his Encore announcement, and we’re sure you’ll agree that he succeeded!
WATCH THE VIDEO AT WYNN – ENCORE
* Steve Wynn marked the opening of Encore Macau , his new, all-suites boutique hotel in Macau, with a fireworks spectacular yesterday.
Steve lit the first fuse in Macau to start the display at exactly 8:08 p.m Friday evening, the number for success and good fortune, illuminating the skies above Encore and its sister resort Wynn Macau in an extravagant 10-minute performance.
Thousands of people stood along the Nam Van Lake and Taipa shoreline to witness the production!
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