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Dorothy Has Friends in Santa Fe

philipaross — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:55:37 +0000

Who are the “Friends of Dorothy” anyway? And why does this mysterious lady seem to be popular enough to have friends in Santa Fe? Actually it is a special interest group that host informal gatherings for gay and lesbians to meet and mingle and enjoy the gay life in Santa Fe. The term Friends of Dorothy, often abbreviated as FOD, became popular in the 50’s as the LGBT community felt a special connection to Judy Garland. And thus became a secret code word that gays used in discreetly identifying other gays to socialize with.

Fast forward to the present. We are here! And we are queer! No longer feeling the need for secrecy, Friends of Dorothy gatherings have become a huge social network across the globe and its presence in Santa Fe is no different. The group meets once a month on Friday’s at 6pm onwards and is attended by 200 – 250 members of Santa Fe’s gay community.

It is hosted by a different venue each month including such places as Ecantado Resort, Las Posada, Inn and Spa at Loretto, Santa Fe Capital Grill, Bishops Lodge Resort & Spa just to name a few. The hosting company generously supplies the group with an array of appetizers.

In the winter months we enjoy the warmth of the roaring fires inside while watching the snow gently fall on Santa Fe. During the summer months we gather outside sipping cocktails while watching the gorgeous Santa Fe sunsets magically appear before setting behind the mountains. Finally the clear night overhead gives way to millions of stars which is not to be missed.

Friends of Dorothy is a great opportunity to meet new friends, see old friends and connect with Santa Fe’s gay community in a beautiful setting. If you are visiting Santa Fe and want information on attending or for more information on enjoying the Gay Life in Santa Fe CLICK HERE

Friday Night with Dorothy

philipaross — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:17:38 +0000

“SAVE THE DATE”

Friday March 26th

6:00pm onwards

“The Tesuque Pavilion”
at
The Bishop’s Lodge Ranch and Spa

This is our first time at this award winning venue. They will be providing complimentary appetizers and there is plenty of free parking….At the moment they are doing a Winter Dinner special and they will extend the hours on the evening especially for us…..

Sounds like a good deal to me!!

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

This weekend in Santa Fe

philipaross — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:22:26 +0000

Friday, Feb 19th:
Friday Night with Dorothy
6:00pm onwards

The Living Room

at
“Inn and Spa at Loretto”

211 Old Santa Fe Trail

Come and join in for our first “Friday Night” of 2010 and the Hotel listened to our complaints of too expensive drinks last time and will be offering us all well drinks at $5.50,draft beers at $2.50 and a selection of wines at $5.50 a glass as well as some complimentary appetizers and don’t forget free valet parking too.

Saturday, Feb 20th:

a hot new queer dance party…..

REVERB

with DJ TNT

Silver Starlight Lounge

8:30 – midnight

$10 cover

Santa Fe: Tuesday…Yes Tuesday night with Dorothy!

philipaross — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:05:21 +0000

“BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW”

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo an all-male drag ballet corps parodying the clichés of romantic and classical ballet. Combining dance, cross-dressing and comedy are coming to the Lensic Theatre in Santa Fe on Tuesday February 9th..

The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet have very kindly offered “Friends of Dorothy” a 20% discount on tickets…Just mention “Dorothy” as the code when booking your seats.. www.lensic.com

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

Celebrate The Holidays With Friends of Dorothy In Santa Fe

philipaross — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:24:53 +0000

“SAVE THE DATE“

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 and enjoy the Gay Gife in Santa Fe…

Dress festively for the Holiday Season

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

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.

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.

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

Save The Date – Santa Fe, NM

philipaross — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:35:56 +0000

“SAVE THE DATE”

After a fabulous July event at the the Capitol Bar and Grill where somewhere between 200 and 225 people showed up and then 32 tables of people were seated for dinner afterwards! It’s time for the next one..

“ENCANTADO RESORT and SPA”

198 State Road 592

(2 Miles from Tesuque)

Friday August 28th

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!!

Look forward to seeing you there and please pass the email on to anyone you think would be interested in joining us at the bar in the lounge fornetworking.. It will be great fun cruising with friends and sharing the gay life in Santa Fe, New Mexico