New Yorks THE CENTER presents Drag By Definition
Drag by Definition
Tuesday, July 23, 7 p.m.
Tickets: $5
Click here to purchase tickets.
Think you know “ferocious?” How about “legendary?” Or are you serving “circus drag?”
We’re having a kiki with Phi-Phi O’Hara and Titania Steele, two of today’s hottest drag queens (you may have seen Phi-Phi on a little show called “RuPaul’s Drag Race”) to talk the queen’s English and give you the inside scoop on drag performance. We’re serving up “Drag by Definition.”
In partnership with Eachone.com featuring photographer Paul Brickman’s
online art exhibition, “Paul Brickman’s Drag by Definition,” we’re
hosting Phi-Phi and Titania, along with the artist and his curator, Jasmine Wahi. Come hear these legendary queens as they discuss drag culture and what it takes to be a drag superstar.
About the Exhibition
“Paul
Brickman’s Drag by Definition” is an online art exhibition exploring
contemporary drag culture featuring today’s hottest drag queens,
including Sharon Needles, Phi-Phi O’Hara, Ivy Winters and many more.
Check it out and purchase the artworks exclusively on Eachone.com, June 26th – August 6th, 2013.
Get Dragged Up!
You can participate in this exhibition by taking a picture of yourself in drag and posting it to Instagram with the hashtag #dragbydefinition. At the end of the exhibition Eachone.com will select their favorite entries. Winners will receive a free print of their choice.
Can Gay Marriage in New York Help Fight AIDS?
When same-sex relationships are valued, gay men will be less likely to engage in risky behavior
infections, we must effectively merge behavioral and biomedical
approaches with changes in laws and policies that improve the lives of
gay men. Marriage equality is surely one such structural change that
will help us combat this disease.
With the overturning of DOMA, gay people can, more than ever, be truly
seen as equal and valued by others. Consequently, we will also see more
value in ourselves — something we do not talk about enough in the larger
LGBT community, but is a reality we must acknowledge in fighting HIV.”
Sand Blast Returns to New York / New Jersey July 19-21
One Perfect Beach Getaway: Sand Blast in Asbury Park!
http://sandblastweekend.com/
Music by DJs Tony Moran, Hector Fonseca, Eddie Martinez, Phil B, Nina Flowers & more!
July 19-21, 2013
Celebrate Sand Blast Weekend with your friends as
4,000 revelers head to The Jersey Shore for three hot days & nights
of fun.
Tony Moran & Hector Fonseca heat up Saturday’s Sand Blast Beach Party. http://sandblastweekend.com/
Spend Saturday night with 1,000 shipwrecked men at Deep Blue w/DJs Phil B & Nina Flowers or stripped to your skivvies at Urge Underwear Party with DJ Grind & The Maverick Men.
Sunday’s Riptide Pool Party & Tea Dance w/DJs Eddie Martinez & Steve is a total blast.
Can’t come for the entire weekend?
The Saturday Pass is perfect for 24 hours of non-stop fun.
http://sandblastweekend.com/
Take the NJTransit train from NYC Penn to Asbury Park in just
111 minutes for $15. SO EASY! Driving? Get directions below:http://sandblastweekend.
Stay with us at The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel. Call 407-677-2506 and use Promo Code: Sand.
Sting To Play Benefit Concerts for The Public Theater
10 CONCERTS TO BENEFIT THE PUBLIC THEATER
SEPTEMBER 25 – OCTOBER 9
PERFORMING SONGS FROM HIS NEW ALBUM,
THE LAST SHIP,
FOR THE FIRST AND ONLY TIME
Limited Number Of Free Tickets To Be Offered For Each Concert
100 Sting.com Fan Club Members To Receive Free Tickets
To A Special Birthday Celebration Performance
The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced today that, for the first
and only time, Sting will perform songs from his new album, The Last Ship, for 10 concerts to benefit The Public Theater in their intimate, 260-seat Anspacher Theater from
September 25 – October 9.
An evening of music and storytelling with one of the world’s most
prolific artists, these performances will offer unique insight into the
creative process of both his new album, to be released September 24, and his forthcoming
play of the same name, premiering in 2014. All proceeds benefit The Public Theater and are tax deductible.
“Sting is one of the great artists of our time, a brilliant songwriter who is also a model of activist commitment,” said
Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis. “The Last Ship
is shaping up to be a masterpiece, both an elegy for and a celebration
of the working class life of the Newcastle shipyards. The Public is
honored to call Sting a friend and thrilled
to be hosting these benefit concerts.”
Sting added, “The
Public Theater, a New York institution committed to supporting all of
the city’s distinct communities, was a natural fit to perform this
material that is, at its core, about the importance of community.”
In
the spirit of The Public Theater’s ongoing mission of accessibility, a
limited number of free seats will be distributed the day of each
performance via a lottery system. Entries will be taken between 5:30
p.m.
and 6:00 p.m. each performance day, with a drawing beginning at 6:00 p.m. (All entrants must be present to win.)
Sting
also has a long tradition of hosting special events for members of his
official fan club. In addition to these 10 performances, 100 Sting.com
Fan Club members
will receive free tickets, selected via lottery, to attend a very
special concert in celebration of Sting’s birthday on Wednesday, October 2 at The Public Theater. For details, please visit www.sting.com.
American Express ® Cardmembers can purchase advance tickets beginning on Wednesday, July 10 at 6 p.m. EST through Sunday, July 14 at 10 p.m. EST at
http://www.publictheater.org/
or 212-967-7555.
An exclusive pre-sale for Sting.com Fan Club members will begin Saturday, July 13 at 12noon EST and conclude Sunday, July 14 at 8:00 p.m. EST. Sting.com Fan Club
members must purchase tickets by phone at 212-967-7555.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Sunday, July 14 at 10:01 p.m. EST at
http://www.publictheater.org/
EST by phone or at the box office.
Benefit
ticket prices range from $250-$2,500, with tickets at the top tier to
include VIP seating and a pre-show meet & greet with Sting. Tickets
are tax deductible
for US residents. All performances begin at 8:00 p.m.
Gay New York City Lawmakers Meningitis Bill
Openly gay New York City legislators have passed legislation to expand
access to meningitis vaccinations, in the midst of an alarming and
deadly outbreak of the disease among men who have sex with men.
“Allowing
pharmacists to administer the meningitis vaccine will help us stop a
wider outbreak of this deadly disease which is evolving into a serious
public health concern for the NYC LGBT community,” said Senator Brad
Hoylman, who introduced the legislation, known as S.4881A/A.7324A. “The
best way to prevent illness and death from meningitis is to be
vaccinated. As we’ve seen with the flu vaccine, when pharmacists have
the authority to administer a vaccine, immunization rates increase.” Read More on EDGE
Statue of Liberty Re Opening
IT’S A BIG DAY TOMORROW
The
reopening of the Statue of Liberty on July 4, 2013 brings brand new, larger
security screening facilities with 40% more available state-of-the-art
equipment.
Liberty Island will be opened to visitors for the first time since Hurricane Sandy. Visitors will
have access to the Statue of Liberty’s crown, pedestal, observation deck,
museum and grounds.
“Visitors shall experience much faster and more comfortable security
processing prior to boarding at Battery Park and Liberty State Park,”
says Michael Burke, Chief Operating Officer for Statue Cruises.
Tickets and can be purchased
online at
www.StatueCruises.com or by phone (201) 604-2800. Online reservations at www.StatueCruises.com are strongly
encouraged. School groups and tours operators can call (551) 655-3310.
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES Launch of New “I LOVE NY LGBT” Tourism Website
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of a new “I Love NY LGBT”
website, a one-stop tourism portal into all that New York State has to
offer LGBT travelers. The website’s launch comes on the heels of the
Governor’s pledge to grow tourism and jobs in New York State, including
the launch of a new “I Love NY LGBT” initiative. The niche LGBT tourism
segment accounts for approximately $70 billion in tourism spending in
the U.S. every year.
The new website provides
information and suggestions to help LGBT travelers plan their New York
vacations. The campaign is represented by the iconic I LOVE NY logo with
a rainbow colored heart.
“As part of our efforts to boost
the tourism industry in New York, this pride month, we are launching the
“I Love NY LGBT” website to highlight all of what the state has to
offer to the LGBT community,” Governor Cuomo said. “New York State has a
tremendous variety of ‘must see’ destinations for all travelers of
different interests – whether they are wine connoisseurs, history buffs
or outdoor adventurers. The website will be an important tool to help
attract visitors, encourage spending in our communities and create jobs
in the industry. New York has a proud history of welcoming the LGBT
community, and whether you’re planning a weekend trip or a destination
wedding, I encourage all to come explore the Empire State.”
Last month, Governor Cuomo invited
hundreds of tourism experts to Albany to discuss new ways to bring
tourists to every corner of the state. At the conclusion of the Summit,
the Governor Cuomo announced the launch of New York’s largest tourism
campaign in decades, committing nearly $60 million to grow New York
industries, create jobs and attract even more visitors to the Empire
State. Marketing New York State to the LGBT community was a part of the
Governor’s commitment to further growing the job-creating,
revenue-producing tourism industry.
“The LGBT market is of such
immense value to the tourism industry, so New York is to be commended
for launching this cutting-edge niche tourism initiative,” said Cristyne
Nicholas, Chair of the New York State Tourism Advisory Council and CEO
of Nicholas & Lence Communications, a New York based strategic
communications firm. “Because so much of LGBT marketing can be done
through free or low-cost avenues, the cost/benefit ratio on this project
is particularly attractive, allowing for a big bang for the buck.”
The new website features topic
pages covering areas such as Arts & Culture, History, Food &
Drink, Shopping, Relaxation, Family Fun, Outdoor Adventure and
Nightlife. There are regional travel highlights, lists of local LGBT
events and resources, and a wedding guide providing tools for same-sex
couples to plan a wedding in New York State.
The larger I LOVE NY LGBT tourism initiative will also be well-represented at New York City’s Pride Parade this Sunday, June 30th,
with marchers donning I LOVE NY rainbow heart t-shirts. There will be
promotional giveaways and a booth at the PRIDE Festival to provide
additional information about locations to visit.
“Many LGBT people, both in and out of state, simply aren’t aware that New York has an I Love Lucymuseum,
more ski slopes than Colorado, 250 wineries, the site where the women’s
rights movement was born, one of the largest outlet shopping centers in
the world, an annual festival celebrating the Wizard of Oz,
a natural park larger than Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon combined,
some of America’s best-rated beaches and so much more,” said Ross Levi,
Vice President of Marketing Initiatives for Empire State Development,
and the former Executive Director of New York’s statewide LGBT civil
rights organization. “Before selecting their next travel destination, we
want LGBT people to think of all of the world-class vacation
opportunities there are for them right here in New York State.”
For more information on LGBT travel, visit New York State’s new iloveny.com/lgbt.
WE THREE LIZA’S at Joes Pub July 15th
Escape the New York summer heat with “Christmas in July” at Joe’s Pub at The Public where Chicago’s About Face Theatre in association with John Sanders presents a concert version of WE THREE LIZAS, the new hit holiday musical that wowed Chicago audiences this past winter. WE THREE LIZAS plays Joe’s Pub (425 Lafayette St., New York) one night only on Monday, July 15 at 7 pm.
Tickets, priced at $20, are available at www.joespub.com and 212-967-7555.
Created by Scott Bradley (book/lyrics) and Alan Schmuckler (music/additional lyrics), WE THREE LIZAS is
a magical musical fairy tale set in the queerest of lands in which an
embittered designer’s mid-life crisis leads to divine intervention by
Liza Minnelli. And Liza Minnelli. And Liza Minnelli.
The Joe’s Pub concert is staged by director/choreographer Devanan
Garnering sold-out houses and critical acclaim, About Face Theatre’s world premiere production of WE THREE LIZAS premiered in December 2012 at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Garage.
BEST GAY CHICAGO.com said, “BRILLIANT. This is a Must see show!”
Time Out Chicago said “We loved this holiday tale,” naming We Three Lizas the #1 Critic’s Pick in both its Theatre and Gay & Lesbian sections, calling the show “undeniably original and joyously queer.”
Chicago Reader’s Culture Vulture called it “the holiday musical comedy of my dreams” and NewCity hailed its score as “a buoyant gift wrapped in a melodic, dramatically well-conceived bow.”
*PHOTO-Dani
A high wire walk Between the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building?
WOW. Talk about a dare devil!
“If
he gets permission, the walk would be 4,000 feet, more than triple the
length of his Grand Canyon stunt. He gave no indication if he had yet
made any attempt to get permission to perform the feat.”
NY Mag adds:
“It would also be about twenty times the distance between the Twin
Towers, a space that Philippe Petit traversed in 1974, during a rogue
walk that was later the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary Man on Wire.”
Community Outreach TONIGHT in Bronx
Tonight – The Bronx LGBTQ Center will take to the streets this
evening to reach out to the community and fight back against homophobia,
transphobia, and discrimination.
They will be accompanied by Bronx Borough President Ruben
Diaz, Jr. and NYC councilwoman Melissa Mark-Viverito. NYS Senator Jose
M. Serrano is expected to join the walk, as well.
The walk will begin at SCAN’s Mullaly Recreation Center
after a brief safety talk and proceed toward the Grand Concourse and
Tremont.
When: June 21st
Time: 6:00 pm
Where: Mullaly Recreation Center, 40 East 164th Street, Bronx
My Big Gay Camp Talent Show June 24th
A
One-Night-Only Cabaret
Hosted
by Philip Mutz, Ken Urso, and Christian Mansfield
Directed
by Phillip Fazio
YouTube
sensation Tyler Marcum will be performing his original interpretive dance
“20/30” to the Dixie Chicks song “Landslide” as part of a one-night-only
cabaret titled My Big Gay ‘Gay Camp’ Talent Show, playing at the Laurie
Beechman Theatre in NYC on Monday, June 24 at 7pm.
Since posting
the mash-up video of his current day 30 year old self dancing in unison with a
video of his 20 year old self, Marcum has raked up almost half a million views
on YouTube. This will be the first time he performs the dance live.
Marcum’s
touching viral dance video can be seen at: http://youtu.be/u2ICgup4GDY.
Marcum’s performance
during New York’s Gay Pride Week will feature him dancing live to his original
choreography in front of video of the same performance from age 20.
Kicking off
2013 Gay Pride Week, this cabaret night will feature 10 of New York’s finest
singers, dancers, improvisers, and stand-up comedians all vying for the
audience chosen ‘Best in Camp’ Award.
Joining Marcum
onstage will be Broadway’s Nadia Quinn (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), singer/actress
Mariand Torres (Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812; Elphaba
Stand By on the First National Tour of Wicked), stand-up comedian Marc
Maietta (Laugh Attack Comedy Festival) and dancer Lawrence Neuhauser
(National Tour of Movin’ Out).
Following the
sold-out run of the new play Gay Camp as part of the 2012 New York
International Fringe Festival and Fringe Encore Series, comedic actors
Christian Mansfield (Broadway Bares; National Tour of 42nd
Street), Ken Urso, and Philip Mutz (also co-author of Gay Camp) will
reprise their Gay Camp roles as hosts of the cabaret evening. My
Big Gay ‘Gay Camp’ Talent Show is directed by Arizona-native Phillip Fazio
(Gay Camp; Arizona premiere of Grey Gardens and August: Osage
County).
It’s gay;
it’s camp; it’s My Big Gay ‘Gay Camp’ Talent Show!
My Big Gay
‘Gay Camp’ Talent Show
will perform on Monday June 24th at 7pm at The Laurie Beechman
Theatre, downstairs at 407 West 42nd Street, NYC.
My Big Gay
‘Gay Camp’ Talent Show
runs 60 minutes with no intermission.
Doors open at
6:15pm. Show starts at 7pm.
Reservations
can be made by calling (212) 695-6909.
Tickets are
$15 (plus a $15 food/drink minimum).
For more
information on My Big Gay ‘Gay Camp’ Talent Show,
visit our website at www.gaycamptheplay.com
City Dogs NEED Poop Bags
“The entire world is now realizing that plastic bags are simply bad for our Earth.” says Paul Cannella, founder and owner of PoopBags.com. A dog owner, Cannella began PoopBags.com in 2003 after researching the residual negative effects that regular, non-biodegradable plastic bags have on our environment. Ten years later, has been named the best rated biodegradable dog poop bags on Earth and PoopBags.com offers several different solutions for environmentally responsible dog ownership.
What the PoopBags ECO-ECO on a Roll offers is convenience; each roll fits handily into most common bag holders and leash attachments. Dog walkers can easily pull off an individual PoopBag without fuss, and the PoopBags ECO-ECO on a Roll’s pliability ensures that pickup will be clean and easy. There’s enough room on top to tie a knot, and the bags are strong enough to prevent tears.
The newest addition to the PoopBags ECO-ECO suite, the PoopBags ECO-ECO on a Roll is ECOnomical and ECO-friendly; meeting three national standards (ASTM 5510, ASTM D5208 and ASTM D6954-04) for biodegradability. Whether you choose to dispose of them in a landfill, or just toss them onto the ground, they’ll disappear into the Earth in between nine months to five years. The PoopBags ECO-ECO on a Roll are made of 30% post-consumer recycled content, and do not require heat, light, oxygen or mechanical stress to degrade.
The PoopBags ECO-ECO on a Roll are available in retail packs of 4 rolls (60 bags) or 8 rolls (120 bags), and each roll features 15 tear-off bags. The units can be ordered and
CHER to headline this years Dance on the Pier June 30th
Heritage of Pride has confirmed that iconic
performer Cher will be headlining this year’s 27th annual Dance on the
Pier on Sunday, June 30. Along with Deborah Cox.
World” at the event from her upcoming album set to be released September
24 on Warner Bros Records.
will be one of the most memorable in the history of this world-class
party. Now in its 27th year, the Dance on the Pier continues a proud
tradition of partnering with all-star talent to create a high-quality
event that raises funds to support local LGBT non-profits and New York
City’s annual Pride festivities,” says Chris Frederick, Managing
Director of NYC Pride.
Queer Songwriters Night June 28th
We are putting on another Queer Songwriter’s night at the Sidewalk Cafe.
What:
rotating lineup of NYC’s hottest, underground queer singer/songwriters.
The series allows the queer artists to showcase their unique voices and
sounds in an intimate, acoustic setting.
Brett Gleason, Chris Blacker, David Clement, Aaron Pfeiffer
When:
Friday June 28th, 6:30pm
Where:
The Sidewalk Cafe, 94 Avenue A, New York, NY
Cost:
$5 suggested donation
2nd annual GUMBO New York City Pride Pool Party June 29th
SATURDAY, JUNE 29 [rain or shine] 2PM to LATE
complimentary ABSOLUT® cocktails [2-3PM]
THOMPSON LES HOTEL
ROOFTOP POOL
+ launch of
THE BENDER LOUNGE in the ABOVE ALLEN indoor/outdoor terrace
190 Allen Street [at E. Houston]
a special GUMBO Give-Back
to ATHLETE ALLY [portion of all admission donated]
GUMBO NYC has been reinventing and reimagining gay nightlife in New York City with its signature “pop-out” parties since 2009.
Something new is brewing…sign up to find out where. Let’s be friends!
“one of the hottest new parties in NYC” – OUT
“voted five pink crowns” – BestGayNewYork.com
“a place for grown up gays to play? pencil us in!” – NEXT
“pioneering party…#1 critics pick” – TIME OUT NEW YORK
Press Conference on Anti Gay Hate Violence in New York…
JUNE 7, 2013, THE BRONX, NY: “The Bronx LGBTQ Center (the “Center”) has gathered you here to announce a series of outreach initiatives to combat the anti-LGBTQ sentiment that begets incidents of hate violence highlighted by recent media reports of thirteen anti-gay attacks in Manhattan since May, as well as let the community know that we are here, and we are here to stay,” Tym Moss, the Center’s president, announced.
“>www.avp.org/get-help/report-violence.
New York City Restaurant Week Returns in July
NEW YORK CITY Restaurant Week is coming back in July! The dining event, under the banner
“Summer’s Biggest Week,” offers New Yorkers and visitors 20-plus days of dining deals from July 22 to August 16,
Mondays through Fridays, with Saturdays excluded and Sundays optional.
Guests can enjoy three-course prix-fixe lunches for $25 and three-course
prix-fixe dinners for $38 (excluding beverages, gratuities and taxes).
Diners can begin to make reservations at more than 300 participating
restaurants starting July 8 at
nycgo.com/restaurantweek.
“NYC
Restaurant Week offers visitors and New Yorkers the perfect opportunity
to try a new cuisine and sample the various offerings of New York City’s
finest dining establishments at an affordable
price,” said NYC & Company CEO George Fertitta. “Innovative
programs like NYC Restaurant Week showcase the vibrancy and diversity of
New York City and help spotlight and support one of the City’s most
important industries.”
“Dining is
one of New York City’s most meaningful and compelling experiences,”
says Tracy Nieporent, Chairman of NYC & Company’s Restaurant
Committee. “NYC Restaurant Week brings together a community
of restaurants inspired to offer our guests the quality, variety and
hospitality that makes New York City the dining capital of the world.”
NYC Restaurant Week, the first and largest dining program of its kind,
was created in 1992 for the Democratic National Convention in New York
City.
The popular program supports
the City’s thriving restaurant industry, which employs more than
200,000 people and grosses annual sales exceeding $12 billion. New
York City offers more dining options than most states do, boasting
24,000 restaurants and food service establishments.
Consumers’
enthusiasm for the program remains strong. According to OpenTable,
approximately 210,000 diners were seated though online reservations
during the Winter 2013 promotion, generating over
$6 million to participating restaurants. In addition, reservations via
mobile device increased by 65% over the Winter 2012 promotion.
A full list of the summer participants will be available when reservations open on July 8 at
nycgo.com/restaurantweek.
New Yorks Bronx LGBT Center talks Anti-Violence June 7th
This Friday! Bronx LGBTQ Center to Address Spike in Anti-LGBTQ Violence
On Friday, June 7th,
the new Bronx LGBTQ Center will address a recent and disturbing spike
in the number of incidents of anti-LGBTQ hate violence that have been
committed in NYC.
At the event, the Bronx LGBTQ Center’s president, Tym Moss,
with the support of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., will
announce outreach initiatives that it will undertake to combat the
sentiment that begets such attacks.
In addition to Mr. Moss and Borough President Diaz, other
community leaders and organizations–including victims of these
attacks–will speak on this issue and join in support of the Center’s
outreach initiatives.
WHEN: Friday, June 7, 2013
WHERE: Steps of the Bronx County Building, 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY
TIME: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
CONTACT: Peter C. Frank, secretary of the Bronx LGBTQ Center,
Gay Hate Crime Laws are Examined in New York
Sen. Brad Hoylman, the state Senate’s only openly gay member, plans a forum to discuss the state’s hate crime law.
In the wake of a recent spate of attacks on gays in Manhattan, a state
senator plans to hold a public forum on the effectiveness of the
state’s 13-year-old hate crimes law.
Sen. Brad Hoylman (D-Manhattan), plans the forum for June 14 in the city.
“It’s time to put the law under the microscope and see how effective
it’s been,” Hoylman told the Daily News. “Certainly the rash of
anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered violence in the last month
is the impetus.”
SANDBLAST is coming….July 19-21 in Asbury Park
ASBURY PARK IGNITES THREE-DAY lGBT beach party spectacular: SAND BLAST WEEKEND This summer, thousands of gays and lesbians will converge on the charming and newly popular seaside town of Asbury Park for Sand Blast, the annual LGBT party weekend on the Jersey Shore. Taking place Friday, July 19th thru Sunday, July 21st, this year’s festivities will feature 23 thrilling activities from surfing to guided bike rides, beach dodge ball, a burlesque show, a downtown art gallery walk, two pool parties, nighttime dance extravaganzas and The Beach Party, the weekend’s main soak-in-the-sun event with music by DJs Tony Moran and Hector Fonseca. Over 4,000 people attended last summer’s event. This summer’s Sand Blast Weekend promises to be even bigger and wetter! “Bringing the legendary producer and remixer Tony Moran to headline Saturday afternoon’s The Beach Party has been a goal of ours for years”, said Brad Hurtado, event founder & executive producer, at this morning’s announcement. “As if that’s not enough, securing the super hot Hector Fonseca to spin the first three hours is a double whammy.” In fact, Sand Blast Weekend will showcase a slew of the hottest DJ talent playing today including Atlantis Cruise favorite DJ Grind whose popularity has skyrocketed in recent months with over a million downloads of his weekly podcast. Also featured will be NYC favorites Eddie Martinez, Steve Sidewalk, Nando, Corey Craig, James Anthony, Stacy, Mick Hale and Susan Levine. What makes Sand Blast Weekend different from other gay party weekends is that in addition to its high-energy dance parties, Sand Blast offers many relaxing activities to enjoy. “Sand Blast is about discovering Asbury Park as a gay-friendly resort community and making it your own,” explains Hurtado. “We want our guests to go off and explore the entire town and boardwalk and enjoy all that this Jewel on the Jersey Shore has to offer. It’s not just a place to come once a year; it’s a destination we hope guests return to again and again. We like to think of Sand Blast Weekend as the Atlantis Cruise of circuit parties, because, like Atlantis, in addition to our roster of main party events, we have tons of fun activities to offer our guests all weekend.” Weekend passes start at $165. The Saturday-only pass is $110 and the Sand Blast Women’s Pass is $85. The elegant Berkeley Oceanfront is the host hotel for Sand Blast Weekend. 3-night super saver rates start at $240 per night. 2–night stays start at $289 per night. For more information on SAND BLAST WEEKEND, visit www.SandBlastWeekend.com
SANDBLAST 2013!
