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Events: Winter in Santa Fe

philipaross — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:46:14 +0000

What a great day in Santa Fe as I have awakened to five inches of snow on the ground. And I am sure even more fell up on the ski mountain. Yes, Santa Fe has a ski resort! People are often surprised to find this out.

What most people don’t know is that Santa Fe has a true four seasons. July is our hottest month with an average temperature of 85 degrees and lows at night in the 50’s which is absolutely wonderful. Autumn and spring are just as they should be as they help transition the change of seasons and winter is picture perfect.

We receive a good handful of snowfalls in town each year of 2-4 inches, just enough to be picturesque but at the same time just sufficient that it is gone in a day or two. Of course up at the ski basin they receive much more for us skiers to enjoy all ski season long.

Ski Santa Fe is only 15 miles from the Plaza and makes for a convenient day of skiing. Offering an assortment of beginner, intermediate and expert runs, there is plenty of fun for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities to enjoy the gay life in Santa Fe.

For enjoying breaks, there is the inside and outside grill located at the base of the mountain as well as a rustic, cabin “bar and grill” named Totemoff’s located up the mountain right on the slopes themselves.

It’s the drinks though, that make Totemoff’s the place to kick a bit of snow off the old boots, loosen those bindings and take in the scenery. It’s a great place to meet some new friends from out town and hang out with your local friends as well.

It is here that everyone — skier, snowboarder, native Santa Fean, import or tourist — mixes and mingles over their love of winter and the need for a little warmth. So, when you don’t find me out showing real estate to buyers or helping sellers list their house, you will most assuredly find me hanging out with my friends skiing a few runs.

And when I need to warm up you will find my enjoying a “Totemoff’s Special,” a concoction of hot chocolate, Copa de Oro coffee liqueur and Wild Turkey as we sit in front of the roaring fire. This not only takes the edge off but, consumed at nearly 11,000 feet, makes it a bit easier to catch an edge on the way back down the mountain.

Think snow!!!

December – A Very Busy Gay Life Event Month In Santa Fe, New Mexico

philipaross — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:06:53 +0000

December 5, 2009: You are invited to come out and see Rebecca Adams’ one-woman show: ‘All of Me… Rebecca Adams Unhinged‘

Rebecca, will bring her unique vocal styles to the stage, as some of you have never seen her before. Wrapped in ‘female drag, male drag and of course herself, Rebecca, a ‘performer extraordinaire’ will offer up Jazz to Broadway, Blues and Originals and much more.

Don’t miss, what is sure to be, another sold out show in the Silver Starlight Lounge at RainbowVision. Call for reservations, 505.428.7781, mark it on your calendars and tell your friends. —————————————————————————

December 8th, 2009: “Speak Softly and Carry a Small Stick: The Art of the Conductor” Tuesday, December 8th, from 5:30pm to 7pm

Imagine that you are sitting in an audience, watching a penguin with a baton, standing in front of 114 other penguins, all with musical instruments in their flippers. Suddenly, you are the penguin at which all of the others are staring. Now imagine you are standing in front of a 114-piece orchestra with nothing but a small white stick in your hand. What next? Do you scream, stamp your feet, or close your eyes and simply pray?

Join us in discovering just what the person behind the baton really does! Our presenter, Roy Rogosin, has a unique perspective for a conductor. He has conducted for motion pictures, television, celebrities (including Johnny Mathis and composer Michel Legrand), the stage…and the White House. He has conducted internationally in Europe, South America, and Asia, as well as throughout the United States.

Join us for what we know will be an informative, fun (and probably gossipy) explication of “The Art of the Conductor.” We are delighted that this will be the first guild program to be presented in collaboration with RainbowVision Santa Fe at RainbowVision, 500 Rodeo Road , Santa Fe 87505 Guild members may attend free of charge. RainbowVision residents: $5; Non-members: $10 To reserve your seat, RSVP by December 1st (as space is limited) to: EducationVP@santafeoperaguild.org or (505) 629-1410 ext. 11 One-year Guild membership is available at the door: $35 (single); $60 (double) A no-host cash bar will be open during the meeting. Parking is available anywhere except reserved spaces. —————————————————————————————————————–

Friday Dec 11th

6:00pm onwards

VANESSIE’S

434 West San Francisco Street

with

“CHARLES TICHENOR”

on the Piano

Come have a drink,enjoy complimentary appetizers and meet friends old and new

Dress festively for the Holiday Season

Another Place to Dance in Santa Fe, NM

philipaross — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:24:29 +0000

For those of you who made it to the Halloween Party at The Lodge, there was a card placed on your car advertising another gay place to dance, meet men and women, guys and gals, bars to cruise and places to enjoy the gay life in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

EVENTS THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH:

starting Saturday, November 7th at CORAZON (401 S. Guadalupe)

9:00 pm $5 cover

and/or

Saturday, Nov 14 - TRASH DISCO

Rainbow Vision – Silver Starlight Lounge

8:30 – midnight $7

Come out and dance!!

Men’s Potluck will be went out this weekend.

Santa Fe – Friends of Dorothy

philipaross — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:06:02 +0000

“SAVE THE DATE“

Friday November 13th

6:00pm onwards

La Posada Resort and Spa

330 East Palace Avenue

Come enjoy and meet friends

FREE Valet Parking!

Look forward to seeing you there and please pass this on to anyone you think would be interested in joining us.

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Gay Life Events in Santa Fe, New Mexico

philipaross — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:39:25 +0000

Saturday, Sept 12, 2009

Broadway, What a Drag!

(Partial proceeds to benefit SW CARES)

Victoria Vail – and others

9:00 PM at Silver Starlight Lounge

$15 lower level; $10 upstairs

Reservations: 428-7781

Looking Ahead:

Saturday, Sept 19th

Aid n Comfort

SW Cares Gala at Eldorado Hotel

Sunday, Sept 20th

Gay Men’s potluck at Bob and Tim’s

(hopefully I will get directions and time soon)

Saturday, Sept 26th

Trash Disco –

Saturday, Oct 4th -

Gay Men’s Potluck at Brian and Don’s (more to come)

And also in Oct:

THE EDWARD TWINS (http://theedwardstwins.com)

Buffalo Thunder Resort &
Casino -Pueblo Ballroom

Thur, October 1; Fri,
October 2; Sat, October 3, 8 p.m
Sun, October 4 at 2
pm
Thurs, October 8; Fri, October 9; Sat, October 10 at 8:00
pm
Sun, October 11 at 2 pm

TICKETS ON SALE
NOW

www.tickets.com or 800.905.3315

As I understand from their website – they perform and sing all the parts they play – male and female. This could be a fun evening!

“SAVE THE DATE”

After what I believe was our best ever event and turnout at Encantado where somewhere over 200 people wearing name tags watched the sunset and enjoyed the moment….It’s time for the next!

“St Francis Hotel“

Don Gaspar Street, Santa Fe

Friday 25th September

6:00pm onwards

Come and check out the newly refurbished property and enjoy complimentary appetisers!

Look forward to seeing you there and please pass the email on to anyone you think would be interested in joining us.

Gay Labor Day Events In Santa Fe

philipaross — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:47:20 +0000

Saturday,

Sept 5:

TUMBAO!

Salsa, Merengue, & Hot Latin grooves

Silver Starlight Lounge – 500 Rodeo rd (Rainbow Vision)

9- midnight – $5 cover

Sunday Sept 6th, 2009:

On Sunday September 6^th at from 6pm-8 or 9pm. HRA is hosting the 2^nd annual Homo Bowl event at Big Rock Bowling Center (Espanola). Show them what u can do with some balls……

coming soon……Gay men’s Potluck – Sept 20th

Gay Travel in Santa Fe

philipaross — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:49:40 +0000

Our streets are narrow, our minds are not.

It doesn’t take long to feel at home in the City Different. For centuries, Santa Fe has opened its arms to travelers with diverse interests and different backgrounds. All in search of discovery wonder and adventure.

To visit Santa Fe is to step into an enchanting world where natural and man-made beauty converge in a symphony of visual and sensual stimulation unique to New Mexico. The city specifically caters to gay and lesbian travelers, both couples and singles, with a wide spectrum of activities and destinations.

In the early 20th century, Santa Fe began growing as an artist’s haven, welcoming a diverse group of writers, painters, socialites, and photographers eager for new subject matter and a different life. That same open-armed spirit remains today and Santa Fe trails only San Francisco among U.S. metro areas in percentage of households headed by same-sex partners.

The city is home to Rainbow Vision, the first retirement community of its kind in the country for straight and GLBTQ residents and a model for future properties. Opened in 2005, Rainbow Vision has taken an active role in city events while attracting tenants and the public alike to its popular Silver Starlight Cabaret.

A destination for gay and lesbian couples and singles, Santa Fe is home to many gay-popular and gay-owned shops, restaurants, and bars located throughout town. The Santa Fe Human Rights Alliance keeps a busy schedule of GLBTQ events year ’round.

From Anasazi ruins to a Japanese mountain spa, world renowned restaurants and legendary hotels and resorts, Santa Fe is sure to delight anyone. Catering to the finest of tastes, Santa Fe is also home to some of the most exquisite museums, galleries and performing arts venues in America. Shopping is incomparable and the fresh mountain air will soothe any soul.

CALLING ALL FRIENDS OF DOROTHY IN SANTA FE, NM

philipaross — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:57:04 +0000

“ENCANTADO RESORT and SPA”

6:00pm onwards

GAY LIFE IN SANTA FE EVENT

Join Us For A Meet and Greet

198 State Road 592

(2 Miles from Tesuque North of Santa Fe)

I am going to shake it up a bit this time and get everyone to wear funky name tags…..I have had a lot of complaints that nobody mixes or mingles and everybody stays in their own comfort zone….So come on everybody meet, mix and make NEW friends. If you don’t get it right this time next time I’ll make you play games!!!

Plenty of parking, complimentary appetizers and views to die for. Hopefully there will be a beautiful sunset!!

Look forward to seeing you there and please pass the email on to anyone you think would be interested in joining us.

Ian (Friend of Dorothy)

Dance The Month Away In Santa Fe

philipaross — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:07:16 +0000

There seems to be a lot of hot music to end the month of August including:

Sat, August 22 – Silver Starlight Lounge

Cruise – with DJ Phunkheist

9:00 pm – 11:30 pm No cover

Sun, August 23 – Don’t for get the Men’s Potluck at Rainbow Vision (Roger and Barry)

Friday, August 28 – FRIDAY NIGHT WITH DOROTHY!

“ENCANTADO RESORT and SPA”

198 State Road 592

(2 Miles from Tesuque)

6:00pm onwards

Plenty of parking, complimentary appetizers and views to die for. Hopefully it will not snow this time and there will be a beautiful sunset!!

Sat, August 29 – Silver Starlight Lounge

Trash disco – A Go-Go 9 pm – midnight – $7 cover

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Its time to start making plans for SW Cares Aid n Comfort:

PROM Night Gala – Sept 19th at Eldorado Hotel

Room rates for the night of the gala: $119