Gay Star Travel Reviews The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs

Gay Star Travel has posted a lovely little review of The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, the nation's oldest five star hotel. Who's up for watching some Golden Girls on a TV built into the bathroom mirror?

Aziz Ansari Comes to Colorado Springs for a One-Night Stand-up Comedy Event

Aziz Ansari will be performing live at Pikes Peak Center on January 29. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m.

Aziz Ansari is one of the biggest stars in the comedy world. Rolling Stone put him on the cover of their special comedy issue labeling him “the funniest man under 30."

He recently debuted his much anticipated third hour-long stand-up special Buried Alive on Netflix in November. The special was named one of the best standup specials of the year by The Onion AV Club and Paste Magazine.

Ansari co-stars opposite Amy Poehler in the beloved Emmy-nominated NBC series Parks and Recreation. Ansari’s portrayal of government employee ‘Tom Haverford’ has earned him critical praise including Entertainment Weekly naming him one of their “Breakout TV Stars,” TV Guide naming him a “Scene Stealer” and People Magazine naming him 2011’s “Funniest Dude in Prime Time.” 

Tickets can be purchased at www.pikespeakcenter.com, all front-range King Soopers, by phone at 719-520-SHOW, World Area box office, or at the Pikes Peak Center box office. 

Colorado Springs mayoral candidate supports LGBT rights

Colorado Springs, Colo., City Councilman Richard Skorman (pictured) surprised his fellow contenders for mayor by bringing up his support of LGBT rights during a mayoral debate. 

"I think we have to stop shooting ourselves in the foot," Skorman said, speaking about the city's reputation for intolerance. Skorman wants the city to pass an ordinance providing for same-sex partner benefits.

Hey Colorado Springs, when did you choose to be straight?

This one's an oldie but a goodie.

Boing Boing recently featured this video from a couple of years ago where a couple of guys conducted street interviews in Colorado Springs asking people when they chose to be straight.

Definitely worth a look.

Ascension III Fetish Ball this Saturday

This third installment in the Ascension Fetish Ball series takes place this Saturday at The Underground in Colorado Springs and promises to deliver devilish debauchery - including rope and hook suspensions, electrical play, burlesque, domination play, bootblacking, and sensation play - the likes of which have never (or almost never) been seen before in Colorado.
Ascension III Fetish Ball continues the tradition of provocative and interactive demonstrations in a fantastically unique environment. If you missed the first two, now is the time to experience the thrill and the kink of Ascension. All demonstrations are interactive, so if you're wondering what something feels like ... just ask and you'll find out.

Out Loud presents Beauties and Beasts

Out Loud: The Colorado Springs Men’s Chorus’ Spring Concert, “Beauties and Beasts,” will be presented Friday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 1 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 20 E. St. Vrain Street in Colorado Springs.

“This concert will feature songs about the dark and light sides of life,” summarized Out Loud Artistic Director Mark Zwilling. The concert features works as varied as Brian May’s “We Will Rock You,” Carly Simon’s “Let the River Run,” and Linda Spevacek’s Danza, followed by James Taylor’s “That Lonesome Road,” and James Mulholland’s “Think On Me,” a poem written by Mary Stewart, Queen of Scots in 1587.

The Underground hosts the cast of Disney on Ice

The owners of Colorado Springs' premier gay bar, The Underground, report that tonight they will be hosting the cast of Disney on Ice and opening the BoilerRoom Dance Club for a rare Thursday night treat.

AIDS Quilt on display in Colorado Springs

The AIDS Quilt is currently on display through April 10 at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center in, you guessed it, Colorado Springs.

The purpose of the AIDS Quilt is to provide a creative means for remembrance and healing, to effectively illustrate the enormity of the AIDS pandemic, to increase awareness of HIV and AIDS throughout the general public, to assist others in providing education on the prevention of HIV infection, and to raise funds for community-based AIDS Service Organizations. - via Cafe Vivid

The Pride Center of Colorado Springs celebrates 20th Anniversary of Pride

In honor of the 20th Anniversary of Colorado Springs Pride this year, the Pride Center of Colorado Springs is now offering 18 month calendars, Pride mugs, and Pride T-Shirts for pre-order at YourPrideCenter.org/FundraiserMementos.

And you can help design the 20th Anniversay Pride Center T-Shirt by submitting your T-shirt design no later than March 29th to Joshua Cleveland, Board Vice President, jdcleveland78@yahoo.com.

Casino Night in Colorado Springs

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Call for artists

The Underground in Colorado Springs is seeking artwork from community members for display at a wine and cheese reception on Monday, July 13.

It is up to the artist whether they'd like to offer their work for sale and each artist may submit up to five pieces. The deadline to submit work is Wednesday, July 8th. The artists with the best pieces, as voted on by a panel and people attending the reception, will be offered display space within the Underground for sixty days. For questions, contact Jerry at c21jwm@aol.com. - via LunchBreak E-Newsletter

Looking at California's Prop. 8 decision from different perspectives

Newsy.com analyzes the news of the day and presents the issues from a number of different perspectives. In the video above, they take on the subject of the California Supreme Court's recent decision to uphold the anti-gay marriage Proposition 8 and have included views from a number of different sources including the Colorado Springs Gazette.

Karaoke at The Underground Wednesdays and Thursdays

By popular demand, KJ Bryan is now hosting Karaoke on Wednesdays as well as Thursdays at The Underground in Colorado Springs. Get over hump day with $1 Bud Lite drafts and $4 Long Island Iced Teas from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs elects gay student body president and vice president

The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs has elected out candidates Daniel Garcia and James Burge as the student body government president and vice president.

Among the candidates they defeated were incumbent President David Williams and Vice President Andy Adair, who had been impeached by the student body government over a dispute related to the funding of an LGBT club.

Colorado Springs Day of Silence

The Colorado Springs Day of Silence was moved because of inclement weather and will take place this Friday, April 24th at 5 p.m. at City Hall.

This is your chance to stand together with the community as we honor those who have faced discrimination, violence and even death for being gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.

Colorado Springs' Diversity Prom this weekend

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Dog the Bounty Hunter shot at in Colorado Springs

And you thought Colorado Springs was only dangerous because of Focus on the Family.

Dog the Bounty Hunter was filming an episode of his TV show and tracking down a guy in Colorado Springs who was wanted for murder and the guy started shooting.

Pulse will get yours racing

Offering same-sex benefits is what's right, says Colorado Springs Gazette columnist Barry Noreen

From Colorado Springs--a voice of reason about benefits for same-sex partners. The Springs has gotten a bad rap because of Focus on the Family and some other nutso residents, but their GLBT community continues to thrive. Check out their Pride Center for the latest events and activities.

Straight artist/gay sensibility: Tom McElroy

He's straight, but that's okay--he's still an artist you might want to know. Colorado Springs artist Tom McElroy actually left Colorado when Amendment 2 passed because he didn't want his kids growing up in an anti-gay environment. But he's back, and his new Springs art show incorporates all the oddities of the Springs, including Reverend Righteous, who "says he can cure homosexuality, even though he's one, too." Sound like anybody we know? Check it out at FAC Modern, 121 S. Tejon St. in the Springs through March 28.