Retro SWEET Tonight at The Wrangler!

Tonight is a special Memorial Day Weekend Retro SWEET at The Wrangler on 17th and Logan. SWEET events are always packed and this one promises to be huge.  DJ’s will be spinning 70′s, 80′s, and 90′s tunes and dressing up in your best retro outfit is encouraged. Get out your short shorts, bell bottoms, and [...]

Daily Briefs: Saturday, May 29, 2010

Here’s what’s happening in Denver and around the world: Denver Day of Rock is happening on 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver today!  Four stages will be set up with tons of live music including Five for Fighting, Fishbone, and the Fixx.  Admission is free! Pinball is making a comeback in Colorado and the United [...]

CLiMAX: Past, present and future

For years, rumors would always circulate: The Foxhole, one of Denver’s biggest gay bars and home to the largest Sunday afternoon party would close. And then, in 2006 the rumors became a reality. Gone were the days of the Sunday mega-patio party. And that did not sit well with Silke Reuthlinger, a Denver lesbian and [...]

Theme Party alert! Cowboys and Indians tonight at JR.’s

We were going to try and find some hot photo of a Cowboy and an Indian. But when you Google “gay cowboys and indians” this is what happens: And now that we’ve all had a good laugh at these poor anonymous twinks, let’s get down to the details. WHO: You and your gaggle of BFFs. [...]

It’s brunch time, bitches

Ask anyone what the remember most of the old Kiva hang out and they’ll all have a one word answer for you: brunch. Well, the master minds who brought you those hot mess Sundays at Kiva are preparing to unleash a new type of brunch for everyone to enjoy at Swallows. And you won’t be [...]

Senate, House move forward with DADT repeal

Two major steps were accomplished tonight toward the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. And Colorado’s delegation in the House split down party lines. Politico reports via breaking news e-mail: Senators took the first step toward allowing gays to serve openly in the military Thursday evening, with the Senate Armed Services Committee voting 16-12 to [...]

Daily Briefs: Thursday, May 27, 2010

Here’s what’s making news in Denver and around the world: Gross!  If you live in West Denver, you should either be buying bottled water in bulk or boiling your tap water.  This is all thanks to a large water main rupturing.  The loss of pressure can “introduce disease-causing organisms” into the water. Ted Haggard will [...]

Restaurant of the Week: Mustard’s Last Stand

Nothing says Memorial Day Weekend like hot dogs!  Not just any dogs, Mustard’s Last Stand at 2081 South University Boulevard in Denver, has big, juicy wieners for you to swallow.  Mustard’s serves their dogs up Vienna Beef Chicago style and are served on a steamed poppy seed bun. If your holiday weekend plans have you [...]

BREAKING: Salazar may not vote to end DADT

UPDATE: Something didn’t sound right to us when we spoke with a clerk in Rep. Ed Perlmutter’s office the first time, so we called back to double, triple confirm he was on the fence with his vote. He is not. He is on board to help repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. Sorry for the confusion [...]

The Stiel Sound!

While DJ Shane Stiel may live in San Diego, Calif., he’s Colorado born and bred! This handsome member of the Navy is sexy and so is his music. This Sunday, Shane will return to his native land and take part in the grand opening of Vinyl. But before he makes he way back over the [...]

Apogaea: A “Burning Man” for Colorado

Looking for something TRULY different and unique to do this summer in Colorado?  Look no further.  Apogaea, held June 10-13 on the Happy Ass Ranch in Lake George, Colorado, is the regional “burn” for Colorado and promises free expression, nudity, creativity, and an instant community.  Costumes and participation are VERY encouraged and with a stellar [...]

DJ Gary Givant on CLiMAX at Vinyl

This Sunday the epic CLiMAX party returns to the roof of Vinyl. And this year, when you need a break from the excitement and sun, you need look no further than the third level of the mega-club. There you’ll find the Glass Lounge and DJ Gary Givant spinning cool and mellow tunes to bring you [...]

RockStar Aaron: Mad as a Hatter

You could call him a misfit. But he’s too popular for that. You could call him alternative, but with the type of crowd he draws, that doesn’t work either. One could say he’s a weirdo, but his oddity is what makes him attractive. OK, we give up. RockStar Aaron, one of Denver’s most popular deejays, [...]

Blade: DADT victory “hollow”

The Washington Blade is calling the Obama administration’s backing of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell a hollow victory. Editor Kevin Naff writes on the Blade’s website: The plan involves a congressional vote (likely to occur this week) for an amendment to the 2011 Defense spending bill that would end the law, but leave it to the [...]

Vote for Baskit’s next underwear model

Voting has begun for Baskit’s next underwear model. Here’s one of our favorites, Tim: There are 20 match-ups. So go have some fun and pick your favorite hottie!

Pakistan officials stop transgender wedding, couple face jail time

Malawi officials aren’t the only bad guys crashing weddings. The Associated Press is reporting officials in Pakistan have jailed a business man and his transgender bride. Police in northwestern Pakistan broke up an apparent wedding between a businessman and his transgender bride, saying Tuesday they could face seven years in prison for violating laws against [...]

Twitter Day at Midtowne Spa!

It really pays to “tweet” these days.  Midtowne Spa knows how to treat its Twitter followers.  What could possibly make a beautiful, sunny Tuesday any better?  How about a FREE Twitter Day?  If you follow Midtowne Spa on the social networking site, Twitter, you already got your very own “tweet” getting you in the door [...]

Tune Tuesday: DJ Tatiana

DJ Tatiana is the definition of “spice.” And when it comes to this sexy Spaniard, there are two other indisputable facts: she’s gorgeous beyond comparison and she knows how to throw an amazing party. Splitting her time between Denver and the rest of the world — she just got back from Puerto Rico — this [...]

Sebastian applies for RPDR Season 3

Ginger Sexton and Felony Misdemeanor will be joined by another Denver applicant for RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 3: Sebastian Mazur. Sebbii, as he is sometimes affectionately called by his sisters, is relatively new to the scene but has been a regular in Nina Flower’s Drama Drag show. Check out his hysterical video application here.

New Gallup Poll released on same-sex marriage

I guess looking at these numbers you’re gonna want the “glass half full” mentality. While opposition has dropped, so has support leaving more people unsure of where they stand. To see the entire results of the survey, click here. We we’re talking with Dede Frain, owner of Babes Around Denver, earlier today and she reminded [...]