Charlie's hosts Colfax on the Hill 2010 Holiday Party

You are cordially invited to the Colfax on the Hill 2010 Holiday Party on tonight at 5:30 at Charlie's.

Boots 'n Boxers

The third annual Boots 'n Boxers underwear auction took place this past weekend and was a benefit for Rainbow Alley, Colorado Horse Protection League,and Rocky Mountain Cares.

It also benefited me personally because I like seeing guys run around in their underpants.

NOH8 Campaign photoshoot in Denver

The NOH8 Campaign is a photo project and silent protest created by celebrity photographer Adam Bouska and partner Jeff Parshley in response to the passage of the anti-gay marriage Proposition 8.

On January 31, a NOH8-themed photo shoot fundraiser for the Matthew Shepard Foundation is planned to take place at Charlie's. Norman Dillon will be the photographer.

Wear a white T-shirt, tank-top, or go shirtless, the aim is to the images to mimic what Adam has already started. NOH8 face-paint will be provided.

Cost is $30 per person or $25 for each person in a group. Participants must be 18 years or older.

This is not an official NOH8 photo shoot, but the images will be sent to the campaign to be used at their discretion.

ICRME's Wet Jockey Shorts Contest

ICRME's Wet Jockey Shorts Contest takes place Sunday, August 30 at Charlie's and is a benefit for the wonderful White Rose Scholarship Fund.

In addition to sexy studs in drenched drawers the event will also have gift-baskets to be auctioned off and a 50/50 Raffle (whatever that is)

So mark your calendars and if you or someone you know would like to participate, email tk1001@comcast.com for more information.

Charlie's debuts Go-Go-Bingo tonight

* click to embiggen and read

Charlie's is one of the Top 10 Gay C&W Bars in the US of A

"Catch a Broncos game or kick up some dust during an IGRA Bust and Show night at this "straight-friendly" gay country-western and pop dance club located in the heart of Denver, within walking distance of the Colorado State Capitol and just minutes from downtown. Careful which part of the bar you go into; Charlie’s offers a pair of deuces -- there’s a techno and R&B side to the bar, too."

Congrats to Charlie's for being named one of the Top 10 GAY C&W Bars by Advocate.com. Check it out tonight - Thursday's have been going like gangbusters over there.

Holidays at Charlie's

* click to embiggen and read

Wayne Jakino Memorial

The Wayne Jakino Memorial was held yesterday at Charlie's. After food and a video about Jakino's life there were a number of speakers including Mayor John Hickenlooper, Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrissey, state Rep. Joel Judd, City Councilperson Carla Madison, current and past presidents of CGRA, Rahn Anderson from The Center, and many friends, employees and business associates.

In addition to founding the CGRA and many other programs and initiatives, Rahn Anderson noted that, "Wayne Jakino changed the face of PrideFest."

Jakino did that by raising enough money to get Colfax completely blocked off for the Pride parade.

The balloons were released at the end of the ceremony outside in the Charlie's parking lot. Everyone was given a balloon as they were leaving after the speakers. After the speakers, everyone went outside to hear singer Chad Bryan, who sang Mercy Me's "I Can Only Imagine" while ballroom dancers LeighAnn Gould and Morris Vaccarella danced. During this time, all the attendees released their balloons and doves were also released.







Here are singer Chad Bryan and ballroom dancers LeighAnn Gould and Morris Vaccarella:



Below are some of "Wayne's Boys" - Jakino's past and present employees. There were way too many people to fit in one photo and there was not a dry eye in the house at this point.

* photos courtesy of Matt Kailey at Out Front Colorado