Get set up on a Blind Date with Instinct

Instinct is once again hitting the road in search of fun, single guys to set up and set out on one of their legendary Blind Dates.

Last year, my friend Matt Kailey and I worked on several articles for Instinct's Denver Issue and had a lot of fun setting up some fun Blind Date action for Casey and Adam. Highlights included a shopping spree at Melt, free tickets to a show at Starz Film Center, dinner at Hamburger Mary's, drinks at El Potrero, and stripping lessons at Boyztown courtesy of Leo (below).

Open to all locations, if you want Instinct to try and match you up for an all-expenses paid date, then e-mail them a photo along with your name, age, city of residence, and one sentence describing your ideal guy to blinddate@instinctmag.com. Put 'Blind Date' in the subject line and get ready for the blind date of your life.

Instinct's Denver Issue: Blind Date First Stop: Melt

Who doesn’t want soft, smell-good skin for a romantic encounter of any kind? That’s where Melt comes in. Melt’s products are for your bath and body – and what’s sexier than a bubbly bath for two with some fun fizzy balls thrown in for good measure and a sexy-smelling lotion rubdown afterward. No, that’s not what happened on the blind date, but it’s what can happen on yours if you check out Melt at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, the number-one tourist destination in Colorado. Owned by Colorado's-own Stephen McNally (pictured above), Melt was part of the Instinct Blind Date, but is also featured as the Instinct Gay Business for September. Keep reading MHGG this week to find out more about Denver locations featured in Instinct.

Instinct's Denver Issue: Blind Daters, Part 1

Ever been on a blind date? Pole-dancing Colorado cutie Casey has, thanks to MHGG and Instinct magazine. Casey is one of the Instinct Blind Daters for September, and MHGG knows he had a dancin’ and drinkin’ ol’ time – after all, I was there ... taking pictures. But was it love at first site? Lust at first kiss? Or was it a complete disaster like these Instinct Blind Dates always are? Once again, MHGG isn’t telling. But you can find out in the September issue of Instinct, featuring hot Denver places and people. And come back tomorrow to find out who Casey’s blind date was. Then you can take a guess – was it the date from heaven or the night from hell?

Aspen Gay Ski Week 2024 Blind Date Passes On Sale Today

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Aspen Gay Ski Week$199 Blind Date Pass Almost Sold Out

You all know what a blind date is...well the Aspen Gay Ski Week Blind Date Pass is kinda the same thing. Before they announce our line-up for GSW 2012, you have the opportunity to buy a pass.  The pass includes entry to events all week long, including après ski, opening party, late night parties, films, pool party, most evening parties and a one-day pass to the Aspen Club & Spa. This limited-time pass offers the same access as the Black Diamond pass that retails for $300 so check it out if you're planning on hitting up Aspen Gay Ski Week 2012!

Instinct's Denver Issue: Blind Date Final Stop: BoyzTown

Our Instinct Blind Daters could have danced the night away – or they could have let some other guys do it for them, like the hot dancers at BoyzTown, where their official date wrapped up. There were some heavy-duty hunks on the pole the night our daters cruised in, including superhot muscleboy Leo in the pic above, and the Adam and Casey enjoyed more drinks, more conversation, and the party atmosphere of this party bar. BoyzTown is a fun and friendly place watch dancers, check out each other, and just have a relaxing good time. This was our last stop, and the music never stopped – but did the date? Did they call it a night, or had their night just begun? The September issue of Instinct is on stands now so get your copy and find out what happened when Instinct magazine came to Denver!

Check out the photos after the jump if you want a clue as to how the date ended.







Thanks to all the great gay-owned and gay-friendly businesses that helped make our Instinct Blind Date a success

It took a lot of planning and preparation and I had to deal with a couple of flakes before settling on the two guys who eventually became the Instinct Blind Daters but it is finally over with and it was a huge success. Thanks to the daters who really put themselves out there for this. A blind date is a pretty nerve-wracking thing, let alone when it's going to be photographed and written up for a national magazine. They were great.





And I couldn't have done it without the good folks at:
Melt
Starz/Cinema Q
Hamburger Mary's
El Potrero
BoyzTown

Thanks so much!

Aspen Gay Ski Week: Blind Date Pass $250 Limited Time

You know you're coming, so why not get your pass now while they are so affordable. The Blind Date Pass will get you general admission into most events, few exceptions, during Gay Ski Week. It offers you the same benefits as the Black Diamond Pass which retails for $375. Visit our website for more information and to view our schedule. We are constantly updating and our full schedule will be available November 15th.

Don't delay as we are only able to offer this pass for a limited time. Prices will go up September 1st. if not before as we have a limited supply. Buy Your Pass Here

Incredible deal for Aspen Gay Ski Week 2010

Now on sale, get your pass for next year's Gay Ski Week in Aspen (January 17-24) and save tons of cash. The Blind Date Pass is the equivalent of the Black Diamond all-access pass which retails for around $300 each year. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to save and secure your spot for Gay Ski Week 2010!

Blind Date Pass includes:
* Apres Ski
* Evening Parties
* Movies
* Big Thursday & Friday Parties
* Hockey Game
* Pool Party and more!

You will also receive priority access to all events and early purchase pricing on both Comedy and the Costume Drag Downhill.

Tickets on sale for Aspen Gay Ski Week 2010

The Blind Date Pass for Aspen Gay Ski Week 2010 is now on sale for $199 and is the equivalent of the Black Diamond all-access pass that retails for around $300 each year.

The Blind Date Pass includes access to Apres Ski, Evening Parties, Movies, Big Thursday and Friday Parties, Hockey Game, Pool Party and more. You will also receive priority access to all events and early purchase pricing on both Comedy and the Costume Drag Downhill.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to save and secure your spot for Gay Ski Week 2010.

Who wants to go on a Blind Date for Instinct magazine?

Hey all you sexy Denver guys, I am looking for a couple of single fellas to go on a blind date with each other and have it written up by yours truly for Instinct magazine. Let me know if you'd be interested by this coming Friday and then leave the rest of the details up to me! It should be a lot of fun! Email me at DrewDenver@aol.com to find out more. You can send some pics too, but not naked ones. I repeat, do not send naked photos of yourself or your sexy friends in the hot tub to DrewDenver@aol.com.

Instinct's Denver Issue: Blind Date Fourth Stop: El Potrero

Another beautiful patio and the perfect place to watch the setting sun and down the perfect margarita – El Potrero, a new Mexican restaurant with GLBT flair, delicious drinks, and killer food. Appetizers and margaritas became dessert for the Instinct Blind Daters, and here’s a hint for those of you headed El Potrero’s way – get the chips and salsa appetizer with guacamole and queso dip. It’s enough to share and you won’t leave hungry. Even after a delightful dinner, our Blind Daters chowed down and drank up. And how many margaritas did they have? They couldn’t exactly remember, but, just like a certain brand of potato chip, it’s impossible to have just one. But more drinks are on the horizon – and more Instinct, too. Check back tomorrow for strippers and kissing!

Instinct's Denver Issue: On stands now!

The September issue of Instinct is on stands now and full to bursting with information by, for and about gay Denver.

Here’s what you’ll find when you open the pages and turn to their “You Are Here” feature:

A “Welcome to Denver” greeting from Matt Kailey, managing editor of Out Front Colorado, Colorado’s premier GLBT publication.

“Cornered,” featuring four fun guys who were caught at JR’s and cornered into answering questions about themselves.



“Blind Date,” by MileHighGayGuy Drew Wilson and Matt Kailey, with photos by Drew Wilson, featuring our good-natured – and good-looking – Blind Daters, Casey and Adam. What it a hit or a miss? Now you can finally find out!

“Couples Quiz,” by MileHighGayGuy Drew Wilson and Matt Kailey, starring our loving couple, Christopher and Jeremy. Find out what’s really unique about their relationship. It’s guaranteed to make you believe in fate.

Denver’s handsome “Bachelor,” a Drew Wilson discovery. You’ve seen Tom on MileHighGayGuy. Now find out exactly what he’s like, what he likes, and how YOU can contact him for a possible date.

“Business,” by MileHighGayGuy Drew Wilson, with photos by MHGG as well. Get into Melt. Find out how this gay-owned business got started and what fabulous products they have for you. Your skin – and your man – will thank you.

And thanks again to all of the gay-owned and gay-friendly businesses that helped make our Denver features so successful:

Melt
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E. 1st Ave.
303.321.6371

Starz FilmCenter
900 Auraria Pkwy.
303.595.3456, ext. 250

Hamburger Mary's
700 E. 17th Ave.
303.832.1333

El Potrero
320 S. Birch St.
866.753.3143

BoyzTown
117 Broadway
303.722.7373

Instinct's Denver Issue: Blind Daters, Part 2

Here's Adam. He’s the other half of Denver Blind Date featured in the September issue of Instinct. Handsome Adam started off the night friendly but kind of shy and reserved. After a couple of drinks ... well, you can see for yourself where that led. Adam and Casey (you know him, tall, blonde, really cute) had a night to remember – but was it a good memory or a bad one? These two good-looking guys had lots of time to talk and get to know each other during their date, but … If you don’t have anything in common, that can make for a very long evening. If you do, it can make for a love connection. Did the conversation soar or stall? MileHighGayGuy knows – and you will, too, in a little over a week, when Instinct hits stands in Denver.

Instinct's Denver Issue: Blind Date Third Stop: Hamburger Mary's

The Hamburger Mary’s patio opened just this summer and has already become one of Denver's most popular gathering places for parties, get-togethers with friends and … blind dates! Our guys made a stop here for dinner, but you don’t get to find out what they had – and if their tastes meshed – until you pick up your copy of Instinct’s September issue.

In the photo above, the boys are joined by boyish Jackie Summers, Empress 35 of the ICRME.

Check out what Jackie looks like all glammed up after the jump.






Instinct's Denver Issue: Blind Date Second Stop: Starz FilmCenter

Starz FilmCenter is a great gay venue, with Cinema Q featuring GLBT-themed movies once a month at the very least. Cinema Q is sponsored by The GLBT Community Center of Colorado (The Center) and Out Front Colorado and has great offerings for everyone. Anyone looking for a good film, including you straight people out there, should check out Cinema Q as well as the other films at Starz FilmCenter. Our Blind Daters got a gift certificate (from Denver Film Society's Keith Garcia, left) to take in a future show and pig out on refreshments. Will they go together? Only time – and Instinct magazine – will tell. Remember, Denver is the featured city for the September issue of Instinct, on stands real soon. Find out more this week on MHGG.

Tickets On Sale Now for Aspen Gay Ski Week's 40th Anniversary Event

Passes are on sale now for your all-in-one party pass for entry into Aspen Gay Ski Week sanctioned events - and the prices are at their lowest. The Blind Date Pass is the early pricing GA ticket, you get entry into all AGSW events. Patron Passes get you additional benefits, seating & complimentary cocktails where available, VIP gift bag and more!

Get your passes now as quantities are limited. For more information and to purchase Click Here

AGSW: 'Sibling Rivalry' Featuring Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change

AGSW and Aspen Snowmass present 'Sibling Rivalry', a benefit for AspenOUT featuring Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change.

Monét X Change, Miss Congeniality of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10 and winner of AS4 and Bob The Drag Queen, winner of Season 8 (she won the first time) and Star of HBO’s We’re Here, are not actually siblings but they are the intensely hilarious comedy duo with infectious chemistry behind the hit podcast Sibling Rivalry.

In addition to their touring, television, and music careers, you’ve seen Bob in his comedy specials, Suspiciously Large Woman and Crazy Black Lady and Monét on her hit BUILDSeries talk show The X Change Rate.

All Patron, Patron XL, Black Diamond, and Blind Date Pass Holders will have entry into the show with first-come, first-serve seating. Patron and Patron XL will have first-come, first-serve front seating. All Pass Holders will be given a ticket upon check-in at the hospitality suite for this show.

Congratulations to Melt

"Denver-based Melt, which has sold its trademark "handmade in Colorado" soaps and bath products since 2001, signed an agreement to open boutiques within Dillard's department stores. The first 500-square-foot-store will open in Metairie, La., in October, with more to follow nationwide, said Steve McNally, co-founder of the company"

*source: Rocky Mountain News, July 22,2008

Melt is one of the fine local gay-owned/gay-friendly businesses that I worked with for a series of articles I recently wrote for Instinct. Be sure to keep an eye out for their September issue to see who was chosen to be featured as Denver's Bachelor, Couple's Quiz, Business, and Blind Date.

Congratulations to Steve McNally and everyone at Melt.

Dates Set for Aspen Gay Ski Week 2014

Dates have been set for Aspen Gay Ski Week 2014. The event will be in the 3rd week of January 2014. 

The host hotel will once again be the fabulous Limelight Hotel. The Blind Date Pass on sale soon as well so stay tuned. Book your Hotel Reservations early by clicking here.