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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

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

More May Stuff!

philipaross — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:56:46 +0000

Charles Dale menu. Featuring the Southwest’s leading

sparkling wine maker Gruet, and the award-winning wineries

Casa Rondeña and D. H. Lescombes.

For reservations call 505.946.5800

• 198 State Road 592

Taste of New Mexico Dinner • May 20, 2009 • $95 per person

Tax and gratuity not included •

Limited seating, advance reservations required

May 14-31st at the Playhouse

Greater Tuna

Pride Co-Chair and local celeb (aka Wenda Watch) directs and acts in this hilarious comedy about small town Texas life. There are 22 characters, 45 costume changes but only two actors! Come enjoy a wonderful night at the theater. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm, Sunday Matinee at 2pm. May 14- the 31st. (Thursdays are “Pay what you wish” nights so even those of us on a budget can attend!

May 20th – Encantado

njoy local wines matched to a special Santa Fean/Chef