Register today for the Furry Scurry

Hightail it to the Furry Scurry on Saturday, May 3, in Denver’s Washington Park. This two mile walk and fun run benefits the Dumb Friends League. Register now and start collecting pledges to earn great gifts all while helping the animals of the Dumb Friends League. For information visit www.ddfl.org or call 303-751-5772, Ext. 1378.

Jefferson-Jackson Dinner for the Colorado Dems

The annual Jefferson-Jackson dinner for the Colorado Democratic Party is this coming Friday, February 29, at the Denver Convention Center. Cocktails start at 5:30 and the dinner is slated for 7 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person and at last check, they were still available. Go to www.coloradodems.org for more information. The featured speaker will be Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) who upset the Republican opponent in the last election.

Tonight at The Robusto Room

It's Karaoke every Monday & the best live bands & DJs 4 nights a week with award winning live jazz, hip-hop, reggae & funk at The Robusto Room. See why the Denver Post named them "one of the 5 best jazz venues in Colorado."

Fun Fact: The Robusto Room is one of only six smoking bars in Denver! And speaking of smoking ...

Brothas4Ever Tonight

Tonight (Monday, February 25th) marks the 338th meeting of Brothas4Ever at 7 p.m. at "Reggie's Place" at It Takes A Village. The topic will be that age-old but ever popular subject: "The Big Brotha - Does Size Matter?" Brotha Wm will be providing some delectable vittles which will be served at 7 p.m., with the meeting called to order at 7:20 p.m.

Now who would want to miss that? And speaking of events that you simply can't miss, a reminder that the first Facilitators Academy in quite awhile will be held this coming Saturday, March 1st, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Reggie's Place.

For more information contact Bruce E. Gipson, Program Director - Brothas4Ever at 303-367-5021 or by email at brothas4ever@ hotmail.com or brucegipson@ yahoo.com.

Pet of the Week: Mick

I was given up to a shelter in Wyoming because it appears that I'm 90% deaf. They asked MaxFund to take me in, and the great folks here welcomed me with loving arms! And they're so glad they did because I'm a FABULOUS boy! Even though I'm a middle-aged fella, I'm in extremely great health! My hips are solid, my heart is healthy, and my temperament is top-notch. I act more like a dog half my age!

I'm extremely friendly, house-broken, house-trained, and loyal. I'm a sweet boy who just needs an understanding home. It really isn't a great big deal owning a deaf dog. MaxFund has ALL KINDS of resources and information to help you understand what is needed for my care.

I'm also available for foster care! As a foster dog, all of my medical needs (should they arise) will be covered by MaxFund. Care to meet me? Come on down to the shelter! Want more information about fostering me? Contact Anne at fosters@maxfundvolunteers.org

Randy Jackson's Music Club, Vol. 1

Paula Abdul's video for her new song "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" has been out for awhile (you can check it out HERE if you haven't seen it yet or would like another gander at it) and the song is inoffensive but it would have been nice if she had bothered to learn one new dance move in the past 20 years for the video.

A friend of mine is a little more forgiving and said, "It totally is every video of hers from the 80's/90's... BUT she looks great... and it's not bad for someone as old as she is, who's always drugged out of her gourd."

Anyways, Paula's co-host Randy Jackson has an album coming out March 11 and the new album's first single is fellow Paula's "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow." Randy's claim to fame is as a superstar music producer and he's always dropping names of the famous people he's worked with on Idol so it'll be interesting to see what kind of talent pool he's gonna be working with or if Paula's the showstopper.

Mr. Front Range Bear Contest at the Denver Wrangler

Denver Wrangler

Naughty Pierre at Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret

Check out Naughty Pierre's Burlesque Comedy & Vaudeville Variety show every Thursday at 8 p.m. at Lannie's.

Specials at Hamburger Mary's

Hamburger Mary's

Tuesdays at Charlie's

More at Charlie's.

Monday nights at BJ's Carousel

All You Can Eat Spaghetti for $3.50
&
Dart Tournament at 8 p.m.
There is no cost to enter the tournament and you can win a bar tab!

Find out more at BJ's Carousel.

Presidents Day with Brothas4Ever

Complete your holiday weekend by joining Brothas4Ever tonight for the 337th meeting at 7 p.m. at "Reggie's Place" at It Takes A Village. Brotha Lavelle will be facilitating a discussion in conjunction with Black History Month which will include a trivia quiz, so bone up on your African-American history facts in advance, fellas! The evening's repast, which Brotha Jim has graciously agreed to provide, will be served at 7 p.m., with the meeting called to order at 7:20 p.m. For more information contact Brothas4Ever Program Director Bruce E. Gipson at 303-367-5021 or brothas4ever@hotmail.com or brucegipson@yahoo.com.

Stonewall Democrats General Membership Meeting

This meeting we will be discussing the upcoming convention for the National Stonewall Democrats. The Stoneewall Dems will be forming the following committees to facilitate the organization and execution of the Stonewall convention.

1) Transportation – Chair Bill Fleming – The tentative purpose of this committee would be to interface with Grey Line on transportation issues at the convention. Control point for negotiations/pricing/contract.

2) Silent Auction - The tentative purpose of this committee would be to organize the silent auction. This will involve calling potential donors to solicit donations of items to be auctioned off. Arrange the programming and launch of the event.

3) Delegate Relations/Host Committee - The tentative purpose of this committee would be to establish a public face that delegates will be interacting with before the event and during the event to facilitate their arrival, any information or directions that they need/require. Provide onsite table staffing for questions during convention. Suggested Subcommittees: Ambassadors – on-call people available prior to and during that delegates can contact for quick response to information/directions/help.

4) Opening Night Reception- - The tentative purpose of this committee would be to organize and execute the opening night reception. Interfacing with Hotel relations to make sure all room/requirements are met.

5) Bar Crawl - The tentative purpose of this committee would be to organize and execute the Bar Crawl on Friday. This committee will likely contact Bars for bar tickets, arrange approved bar list. Work with Transportation committee to set bus pickup areas.

6) Saturday Dinner/Cocktail party/Awards dinner - The tentative purpose of this committee would be to organize and execute the VIP cocktail/dinner on Saturday night. This committee would work with Hotel Relations to make sure the room is set up correctly.

7) Booklet/Program/welcome bag - The tentative purpose of this committee would be to set up and publish the booklet/program and coordinating assembly of welcome bag. They would contact advertisers to solicit adds.

8) Speakers – The tentative purpose of this committee would be schedule and obtain speakers for the event. (Friday: Breakfast, Lunch. Saturday : Breakfast, Lunch, Awards dinner)

9) Merchandise - The tentative purpose of this committee would be decide on sellable merchandise (T-shirts, mugs, tote bags) that will be available to sell to delegates.

10) Membership – Chair: Nick Bush- The purpose of this committee would be facilitate the growth and retention of SWD membership.

11) Communications – Chair: Jessica Bowers - The purpose of this committee would be facilitate the growth of the SWD imagine, message.
12) Vital Issues – Chair: Matthew Duckett – Monitor legislative developments, research and discuss relevant issues to the community and the other vital issues to the LGBT community in Colorado. Please join us for refreshments at 6:30 with the meeting starting at 7:00. Remember, everyone is welcome at our membership meetings whether you're a member or not.

For more information visit www.stonewalldems.org.

Celebration of Courage: The Little Rock Nine at Starz

During the 50th Anniversary year of the Little Rock Crisis the Denver Film Society is honoring the 9 courageous individuals who, by the simple act of going to school, contributed greatly to the civil rights movement in America. Three films will be screened followed by discussion and a reception at the Starz FilmCenter with Denver resident Carlotta LaNier and other members of the Little Rock Nine.

- Special Event Admission $5 -

JOURNEY TO LITTLE ROCK ~ Tuesday, Feb 26 at 7 p.m.
Minnijean Brown Trickey is an ordinary woman on an extraordinary mission. At the age of 16, she was one of the Little Rock Nine, the nine black teenagers in Little Rock Arkansas who defied death threats, hostile white demonstrators, and the National Guard, to attend an all-white high school. At the age of 22, she was active in the non-violence movement for civil rights and for peace. Her work eventually led her to live in Canada. At the age of 28, she and her husband moved to Northern Ontario, looking for a more meaningful life. There she learned to raise animals, farmed the land by hand, and gave birth at home to five of her six children. At the age of 47, she was supporting Native people's fight for their rights, protesting to save the environment, and working towards equality for all. At the age of 58, she returned to the United States and received the Congressional Gold Medal. Journey to Little Rock: The Untold Story of Minnijean Brown Trickey is an amazing journey of the heart, mind and spirit. Featuring the music of Sarah Vaughan and Bruce Cockburn, this documentary contains rarely seen archival footage, exclusive footage of the Little Rock Nine at the 1997 commemoration of the 40th anniversary, and powerful moments from The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Pet of the Week: Sid

I'm a cute and saucy little guy! I came to MaxFund all the way from Roswell, New Mexico. Before you even ask, I MAY have seen a UFO while I was living there, but I refuse to talk about it to anyone. I'm a good little boy who likes to meet folks on my own terms. Don't be a-reachin' into my kennel all grabbing at me! That's not going to cut it! (I TOLD you I was saucy.) Let me come out and meet YOU. Then I'm all sweetness and light. With the right training and plenty of love and patience, I'll soon show you that I'm just terrific in every way. I'm already 90% there! And SMART?? You know it! For more information visit www.maxfund.org.