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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.

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

Gay Men’s Lifestyle – November and December Potluck Events

philipaross — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:25:22 +0000

www.santafemenspotluck.org

Web-site for

November Thanksgiving potluck at Roger Lanphear’s and

Sunday, December 6, 2009 – POTLUCK – 4 PM

Hosts:

Paul Lujan &

Ruben Rodriguez

2A Deans Court

Santa Fe, New Mexico

(505) 438-3126

Directions: Take Cerrillos Rd to Rodeo Rd and turn right or left depending on where you are coming from. Go to Richards Avenue and turn onto Richard’s Ave Go 2 miles south on Richards avenue underneath the interstate pass one light and one roundabout. At the 2nd roundabout which is College Avenue make a left. Santa Maria de La Paz Church is on the right. College avenue will dead end and one can only turn left again on Burnt Water (don’t ask). Immediate left on Dean’s Court (not queen’s) Our house is the first one to the left. 2A Dean’s Court.

Or take St. Francis Dr to Rodeo Rd and turn right or left onto Rodeo Rd depending on where you are coming from and go to Richard’s Ave and turn left onto Richard’s Ave and follow directions as above.

Paul and Ruben share a driveway with the neighbor, so DO NOT Park in the driveway, but you can park on the street.

Please remember a dish to share, a serving utensil, and something to drink (beer, wine, soda, or water – no hard liquor please). Join us for the Gay Life in Santa Fe and meet some new friends.

Santa Fe Events: Gay Men’s Thanksgiving Potluck

philipaross — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:31:07 +0000

Its Turkey Time and once again Roger is hosting the Thanksgiving Men’s Potluck; Great for networking, making new friends and enjoying the gay life in Santa Fe.

Potluck is 3PM.

Roger Lanphear
3053 Cliff Palace Dr, Santa Fe 87507
House is on NW corner of Governor Miles and Camino Carlos Rey.
Cell Phone (707) 869-9490 (Yes, area code 707)
r.lanphear@me.com

Directions: From downtown: Out St Francis toward I-25, right on
Zia. Left at 2nd signal (Camino Carlos Rey) to end (Governor Miles).
Turn right, then right at first stop sign (Cliff Palace) and immediate
left into drive or park on street.

OR: Out Cerrillos toward I-25. Turn left at 3rd signal past Rodeo/
Airport Rd intersection (Governor Miles–it is Jaguar in other
direction). Drive past signal (Richards) to first stop sign (Cliff
Palace Dr). Turn left, immediate right into driveway or park on street.

From ABQ: Cerrillos exit. Turn right at second signal (Governor
Miles–it is Jaguar in other direction). Drive past signal (Richards)
to first stop sign (Cliff Palace Dr). Turn left, immediate right into
driveway or park on street.

Roger will be providing the turkey – so you should bring appropriate appetizers, sides, salads, vege’s or dessert….a serving utensil…..and something to drink to share (beer, wine, soda, water).

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.