Colton Ford-That's Me
Colton's hottest video yet, shot by famed photographer John Oppesidano.
The Ones-Flawless
The Ones are everybodys' new favorites.
DJ Brian Howe-Brooklyn Bounce
This video clip was shot this past Saturday (02/02/2008) at TRACKS NIGHTCLUB located in downtown Denver with over 1200 people on the dancefloor going completely insane over this song.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
Curious Lands Tonight at Curious Theatre
Tonight only, the teenage writers of the Curious New Voices playwriting program will present nine short plays exploring the parallel themes of gender and geography.
"I think it's exciting to see so many young people committed to the craft of playwriting," says Curious New Voices Program Director Dee Covington.
The show is tonight at 7p.m. at the Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma Street in Denver and tickets are available at the door and cost $1-6 by roll of die. For more information visit www.curioustheatre.org.
*drawing by Lauren YoungSmith,a junior at Colorado Academy
Working With Artists: News for Denver's Photographic Community
WWA is hosting a peer-to-peer perusal of portfolios in the Den at Working with Artists! The portfolio reviews will be an informal critique time for you to get feedback on your work from professionals, instructors, students and fellow photography junkies. The Den is WWA affectionately refers to studio "D" a few doors down from the gallery. These reviews will be held every time WWA has an opening in the Flash gallery, roughly every six weeks or so. The first one being on February 8 with the opening of ther non-juried February show, "Inter-Course: The Language of Love." WWA has also created an online photo group on Flickr, so you can post images from classes and gallery shows for all of us and our community of photographers to see. The group will allow WWA and you and everybody to both see your work AND interact with you by discussing your work online.
Last but not least, the Denver Month of Photography is quickly approaching! For the month of March every gallery in the city, most of the museums and every available bus stall poster will be filled with photography. It will be a good month to be a photo enthusiast in Denver! The reason for this madness is that the Society for Photographic Education (SPE) is holding their 2008 national conference here in Denver.
For more information be sure to visit www.workingwithartists.org.
HRC & Electronic Arts host LGBT Workplace Forum
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, is teaming with Electronic Arts Inc. and Out & Equal Workplace Advocates to present an educational forum concerning LGBT workplace equality. The event will be hosted at Electronic Arts on February 5, 2008 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The Workplace Panel will begin with keynotes by Electronic Arts and Nike CIO & VP IT Roland Paanakker.
The panels will include representatives from:
* Chevron Corporation
* Cisco Systems, Inc.
* Electronic Arts, Inc.,
* Intuit, Inc.
* Levi Strauss & Co.
* Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
* Nike, Inc.,
* Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
“Our organization is honored to host this first event in a series dedicated to the rights of LGBT professionals in the workplace,” said Brad Herbert, Vice President of Human Resources for Electronic Arts. “We are proud supporters of our LGBT employees, and are thrilled to partner with other Fortune 500 leaders in sharing best practices and guidelines for building an inclusive environment.”
The goal of the Workplace Panel is to provide a model for future educational sessions to discuss the unique issues faced by the LGBT community at work, and to share best practices companies have uncovered to hire, retain, and support LGBT professionals.
“We want to empower employees and the public to be advocates for LGBT equality,” said Daryl Herrschaft, Director of HRC’s Workplace Project. “By partnering with fair-minded companies we can learn from their accomplishments and keep forward momentum for equal treatment in the workplace.”
“For more than the last decade, private businesses have been leading the rest of the country when it comes to acceptance and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people,” said Selisse Berry, Executive Director of Out & Equal Workplace Advocates. “And this has happened because the most successful and innovative employers have come to understand that a diverse and welcoming workplace has positive impact on the bottom line and makes for a more enjoyable workplace experience. We’re thrilled, as always, to learn from leaders in the world of business what programs and objectives have been useful in fostering equitable, thriving and LGBT-inclusive environments.”
WHAT: LGBT Workplace Forum
WHEN: Tuesday, February 5, 2008, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Electronic Arts, 250 Shoreline Drive, Redwood City, CA 94065
For more information on this event, visit: www.hrc.org/workplacepanel and www.outandequal.org.
The panels will include representatives from:
* Chevron Corporation
* Cisco Systems, Inc.
* Electronic Arts, Inc.,
* Intuit, Inc.
* Levi Strauss & Co.
* Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
* Nike, Inc.,
* Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
“Our organization is honored to host this first event in a series dedicated to the rights of LGBT professionals in the workplace,” said Brad Herbert, Vice President of Human Resources for Electronic Arts. “We are proud supporters of our LGBT employees, and are thrilled to partner with other Fortune 500 leaders in sharing best practices and guidelines for building an inclusive environment.”
The goal of the Workplace Panel is to provide a model for future educational sessions to discuss the unique issues faced by the LGBT community at work, and to share best practices companies have uncovered to hire, retain, and support LGBT professionals.
“We want to empower employees and the public to be advocates for LGBT equality,” said Daryl Herrschaft, Director of HRC’s Workplace Project. “By partnering with fair-minded companies we can learn from their accomplishments and keep forward momentum for equal treatment in the workplace.”
“For more than the last decade, private businesses have been leading the rest of the country when it comes to acceptance and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people,” said Selisse Berry, Executive Director of Out & Equal Workplace Advocates. “And this has happened because the most successful and innovative employers have come to understand that a diverse and welcoming workplace has positive impact on the bottom line and makes for a more enjoyable workplace experience. We’re thrilled, as always, to learn from leaders in the world of business what programs and objectives have been useful in fostering equitable, thriving and LGBT-inclusive environments.”
WHAT: LGBT Workplace Forum
WHEN: Tuesday, February 5, 2008, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Electronic Arts, 250 Shoreline Drive, Redwood City, CA 94065
For more information on this event, visit: www.hrc.org/workplacepanel and www.outandequal.org.
HIV/AIDS Community Educational Forums in Denver
Understanding Your Labs with Dr. Ken Greenberg
We all pay attention to our T-cells and viral load results, but what about the other tests that are done? What are they all? How often should they be done? What should we know about these tests? What should we pay attention to? What about the CD4/CD8 percentages? CBC (complete blood count, red & white cells), liver, kidney, lipids (cholesterol & triglycerides), glucose (blood sugar), and urinalysis are all routinely tested. In addition, there are the resistance tests: genotype, phenotype, & "virtual phenotype". What about assays for viral fitness & replication capacity? Then there are other tests such as free testosterone, B12, prostate, HLA5701, the delta32 mutation, and the list goes on and on. Is there a difference between poz & neg people when a result is just above or just below the "normal" range? Usually rising viral load results in lower T-cells and vice versa, but what about when one goes up or down but the other doesn't? What's going on with those of us who have consistent & steady viral load, but T-cells also remain steady and we stay healthy? Dr. Greenberg will give us a concise and informative crash course on our bloodwork, and address our questions.
This Community Educational Forum will take place on Tuesday, February 12th at Our Saviors Lutheran Church at 9th and Emerson (in the community room, lower level, enter from Emerson Street). There will be a free dinner at 6 p.m. catered by Whole Foods and the Forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. No RSVP is necessary.
We all pay attention to our T-cells and viral load results, but what about the other tests that are done? What are they all? How often should they be done? What should we know about these tests? What should we pay attention to? What about the CD4/CD8 percentages? CBC (complete blood count, red & white cells), liver, kidney, lipids (cholesterol & triglycerides), glucose (blood sugar), and urinalysis are all routinely tested. In addition, there are the resistance tests: genotype, phenotype, & "virtual phenotype". What about assays for viral fitness & replication capacity? Then there are other tests such as free testosterone, B12, prostate, HLA5701, the delta32 mutation, and the list goes on and on. Is there a difference between poz & neg people when a result is just above or just below the "normal" range? Usually rising viral load results in lower T-cells and vice versa, but what about when one goes up or down but the other doesn't? What's going on with those of us who have consistent & steady viral load, but T-cells also remain steady and we stay healthy? Dr. Greenberg will give us a concise and informative crash course on our bloodwork, and address our questions.
This Community Educational Forum will take place on Tuesday, February 12th at Our Saviors Lutheran Church at 9th and Emerson (in the community room, lower level, enter from Emerson Street). There will be a free dinner at 6 p.m. catered by Whole Foods and the Forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. No RSVP is necessary.
Howard Dean Luncheon in Denver
A very special luncheon invitation will be going out over the weekend for lunch with Gov. Howard Dean, Chair, Democratic National Committee. The lunch will be on Monday, February 11, in Denver. If you are available on that date, please block out a time frame from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. This luncheon is specifically intended to address the LGBT community here in Denver. For more information visit www.stonewalldems.org.
Pet of the Week: Nicco
Hi there! I'm just as fun as I look! I'm a friendly little fella who was given up by my former family because they didn't have time to exercise or train me properly. I really have no bad habits; I just need a family that is active, attentive, and willing to give me the guidance and consistency I deserve. Oh! I also need a whole lot of lovin'. In other words, I'm a typical young dog! Find out more at www.maxfund.org.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Colton Ford and Baskit Underwear
I'm busy this morning writing up some great interviews I did with actor and recording artist Colton Ford and Eric Schwers, the Colorado man who own the underwear company Baskit. I'll have those posted soon!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Recover at Hamburger Mary's
Does drinking all weekend make you thirsty? Me too! Fortunately Hamburger Mary's offers just the thing to wet your whistle and keep you hydrated with $2 Mimosas and $3 Bloody Marys from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Because it's important to stay hydrated.
Saturdays at BJ's Carousel
BJ's Carousel is one of Denver's oldest and most venerable gay institutions. They've got something different going on every night of the week but if you like darts and drag queens, Saturday is the night for you! Just don't go throwing the darts at the drag queens because it makes them very upset. DART TOURNAMENT @ 2:30 p.m.
1st Place Cash Prize
2nd Place $25 Bar Tab
3rd Place $15 Bar Tab!
Variety Shows & Female Illusionists @ 8 and 10:30 p.m.
BJ's Carousel is located at 1380 South Broadway Street. For more information visit www.bjsdenver.com or call 303-777-9880.
I repeat, do not throw darts at the drag queens.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Tickets on sale now for STOMP
In a boisterous celebration of percussion and rhythm, STOMP will return to Denver’s Buell Theatre March 4 to March 9 for eight performances only. From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past thirteen years, having performed in over 350 cities in 36 countries worldwide. Tickets for the Denver engagement are on sale now.STOMP, an overwhelming success marked by rave reviews, numerous awards, and sell-out engagements, is the winner of an Olivier Award for Best Choreography (London's Tony Award), a New York Obie Award, a Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatre Experience, and a Special Citation from Best Plays. The young performers “make a rhythm out of anything we can get our hands on that makes a sound,” says co-creator/director Luke Cresswell. Stiff-bristle brooms become a sweeping orchestra; Zippo lighters flip open and closed to create a fiery fugue; wooden poles thump and clack in a rhythmic explosion. STOMP uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – trashcans, tea chests, plastic bags, plungers, boots, and hubcaps – to fill the stage with compelling and infectious rhythms.
STOMP is directed and created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas. The smash hit returns to Denver’s Buell Theatre from March 4 - 9. Single tickets start at just $20. To charge by phone, call Denver Center Ticket Services at 303-893-4100. TTY (for deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons): 303-893-9582. Groups of 20 or more, please call 303-446-4829. Tickets may also be purchased at the Denver Center Ticket Office, located at the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex Lobby, or at the Guest Services Desk at Cherry Creek Shopping Center. TicketsWest outlets are located in all King Soopers stores. Buy and print online at www.denvercenter.org. For more information on STOMP, please visit www.stomponline.com.
DOCA Announces 2007 Recipients of Mayor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts
Mayor John Hickenlooper, the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs and Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs are pleased to announce the 2007 recipients of the Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts. The 2007 honorees are Curious Theatre Company, The Denver Brass and Lighthouse Writers Workshop. In addition, the Mayor’s Cultural Legacy Award will be presented to Donald R. Seawell, founder of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. New this year and in partnership with the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, Mayor Hickenlooper will salute the recipients of the Mayor’s Young Emerging Artist Awards.
The 2007 Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts reception will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:00 p.m.) at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts on the University of Denver campus, 2144 E. Iliff Avenue (garage parking $6; venue also accessible via light rail). Mayor Hickenlooper will present the awards to the honorees at the event. The public is invited to attend this free community celebration. RSVP to 720-865-4318 or doca@denvergov.org.
The 2007 Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts reception will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:00 p.m.) at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts on the University of Denver campus, 2144 E. Iliff Avenue (garage parking $6; venue also accessible via light rail). Mayor Hickenlooper will present the awards to the honorees at the event. The public is invited to attend this free community celebration. RSVP to 720-865-4318 or doca@denvergov.org.
Attention wannabe fashion designers (I know you're out there!)
Thanks to an innovative design competition, one lucky Denver-area fashion designer will soon join other promising artists nationwide who have seen their outstanding jungle costume design go from the page to the stage in CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY, which plays Denver’s Buell Theatre February 14-17. Sponsored by The Denver Center for the Performing Arts and CBS 4, the production is presenting a unique contest that invites area designers to submit a jungle-themed costume sketch for the acrobatic performers of the touring production. The winning design will be created by the costume team at Cirque Productions and will be seen on the Buell stage as part of the show.
Neil Goldberg, artistic director of the South Florida-based Cirque Productions, is the mastermind behind the interactive concept. “We came up with this idea in an effort to engage people of all ages with an experience that can bring their own dreams to life, an opportunity I wish I had as a young daydreamer,” Goldberg said.
Contest details: Anyone wishing to submit a sketch of their own jungle-themed costume idea can do so by e-mailing their design to costumes@cirqueproductions.com no later than February 8, 2008. No more than two designs may be submitted per contestant. If chosen, the costume design team at Cirque Dreams Studios will interpret and manufacture the costume, premier it onstage when the show performs in Denver, and make the winner the fashion toast of the town. The winner will also receive four complimentary tickets to the performance at the Buell Theatre and a $500 American Express gift card. For a complete list of rules or to enter online, please visit www.cbs4denver.com.
Cloverfield kicked my ass (and almost made my best buddy blow chunks)
If you ever wanted to know what it would be like to be trapped in Manhattan while a giant, unstoppable monster lays waste to everything and everyone around you, go see Cloverfield.
And if you have a predisposition to motion sickness, BYOB (barf-bag).
And if you have a predisposition to motion sickness, BYOB (barf-bag).
Pet of the Week: Mio
Mio is a one-year old bulldog mix at the Denver Dumb Friends League who would love to go home with you. When you got him there you could feed him delicious things and he would slobber. Bulldogs are full of slobber ... and love. Find out more at www.ddfl.org.
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