CRACK IS BACK WITH A WESTERN-THEMED VARIETY SHOW CALLED “HEELS UP, HOE DOWN!”
This year CRACK produced variety shows that made fun of the nether regions of outer space and the bucolic lawns of suburbia. Now, DC’s edgiest theater group is saddling up for a wild trip to the western heartland!
It’s time for another outrageous CRACK variety show. On Saturday, October 17, CRACK is hosting an old-fashioned country jamboree at Town that will be packed with live performances, short films, audience participation, and improvisation. As usual, the bawdy show is hosted by the naughty drag queen SUMMER CAMP and features farmhands KARL JONES and CHRIS FARRIS. DC theater-goers shouldn’t miss this special event that gives local performers–who have fallen through the cracks of traditional theater–a venue to showcase their hidden (and questionable) talents. The doors open at 9 PM and the show starts at 10 PM. And this time, audience members can get in on the action. General admission is $10, but audience members who wear anything country or western, receive a $2 discount. Folks are encouraged to wear cowboy hats, kerchiefs, boots, hoop skirts, bonnets, vests, or any other country outfit.
So far, the cattle call of performers includes POLLY DARTON and ANDREW GROSSMAN; GRANDMA BEDSWELL and her famous Country-time Juice; KARL “CURLY” JONES and THE BALTIMORE SQUARES; award winning TV personality from TruTV’s hit show “The Smoking Gun Presents” SCOTT NEVINS; the Baltimore drag sensation SUNRIZE HIGHWAY; as seen on NBC’s America’s Got Talent season 3, the DC COWBOYS; flamenco-dancing drag diva JOSUE CASTILLEJA; the sultry LADY LEXY; BRYAN EWSICHEK and DANNY CHAPMAN; the BURLESQUE COWPOKER; and more.
CRACK: Heels Up, Hoe Down
Saturday, October 17
@ Town (2009 8th Street NW)
Doors 9 PM, Show 10 PM
Tickets available at the door
$10 (regular admission), $8 (in western costume)
21 and over
More info: http://www.CRACKdc.com
Facebook Event Info: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=132050479126
Friday, October 9, 2009
Donovan House and Zentan Restaurant
1155 14th St NW at Thomas Circle
5:30 PM
Our little baby, Homo Hotel Happy Hour, is turning two years old. We’re going to celebrate in style. Kick off your National Equality March weekend on Friday, October 9 with HHHH’s two-year anniversary. That’s right, it’s a Friday, not a Thursday.
The Donovan House is welcoming HHHH in a way we’ve never experienced before. In the first few hours, restaurant Zentan, will be reserved just for us. Feel free to also lounge in the lobby, it will have bar and cocktail service throughout the evening. Weather permitting, at 7:30 PM the roof will open up to everyone. If you would like a place on the roof, I would advise you to arrive early.
Joining us this year are special guests, Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV) and gaycities.com. DJs will officially be announced in the coming days. Expect appearances by Tommy Cornelis (Aural Pleasure), Zack Rosen (Homo/Sonic) and Bradley Schurman.
gaycities.com is the official sponsor of the event. gaycities is an online guide to gay bars, restaurants, hotels and events with reviews and photos. It is also the official travel guide of the National Equality March.
Check out the websites for our hosts, guests and DJs
Donovan House: http://www.donovanhousedc.com/
Zentan: http://www.zentanrestaurant.com/
gaycities: http://www.gaycities.com/
GLOV: http://www.thedccenter.org/programs_glov.html
Zack Rosen (TNG + Homo/Sonic): http://thenewgay.net/
Tommy Cornelis: http://dj-tmy.blogspot.com/
One of my favorite dance parties in DC is happening this weekend. This Saturday is SHIFT’s WRECK THE DISKOTEK dance party.It will be held at Cobalt (1639 R. St. NW, Corner of 17 & R) feature two great DJs:
DJ CA$IDY [ of R&R Hotel's Garutachi ]
DJ MAJR [ resident ]
A dance party that stands alone. Music that makes you move: the best of indie, electro, new wave, and pop. Cheap booze. Low Cover. Open to everyone [girls, guys, gays, smurfs].
It’s aggressive. It’s sexy. It’s a SHIFT in all the right directions. Dance your face off.
Check out the 30min Sept’09 SHIFTeaserMix : http://www.sendspace.com/file/x9ob4i ———
$5 Philly Special (PBR/Jim Beam Shot combo) $4 Rails & Beers $2 PBR
SHIFTwitter: http://Twitter.com/SHIFTdc
DJ MAJR’s Current Top 20 Songs: http://8tracks.com/shiftdc/shiftmix-18-the-suckabagadix-mix
After Homo Hotel Happy Hour hour this thursday, maybe grad something quick to eat, slip into something more comfortable and head over to WTF? My new dance party at Town. It will leave you thinking thoughts like WTF, OMG, DNC, AARP and DCA.
Check out some of the footage from past WTFs and a promo for the upcoming event.
The details:
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Town Danceboutique
6:00 PM
DJs Tommy Cornelis (Aural Pleasure), Bradley Schurman and Landon Manjikian for a little musical Bukkake.
We traded Elmo to Sweden for some meatballs.
The rest will be a surprise.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
The Dupont Hotel
1500 New Hampshire Ave, NW
6:00 PM
RSVP
Summer is coming to an end and that means Homo Hotel Happy Hour must say goodbye to its Summer Home-o, The Dupont Hotel The Dupont Hotel has been a wonder site for Homo Hotel Happy Hour and I will be very sad to say goodbye.
Our summer resident DJ Michael Adolphson (SHIFT) will be back to bid us adieu. You can continue to enjoy his amazing DJing at his montly party SHIFT. The next one is Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Cobalt. http://shiftdc.net/
The Dupont Hotel will be doing a series of fantastic giveaways. One will occur at 7 pm, 8pm and 9 pm. Examples of giveaways include giftcards, weekend stays and dinners.
Then, after HHHH go to WTF? My new montly dance party at Town that never disappoints in leaving you thinking “What the F*ck?” You should have already received the invite. If not, check it out here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=132985915757&ref=nf
Thursday, September 10
The Madison Hotel – Palette, PostScript, Carlton Room
MIXTAPE DJ’s Shea Van Horn and Matt Bailer
1177 Fifteenth St. NW
5:30 PM
Homo Hotel Happy Hour is back from summer vacation – although there may be one more Summer Home-o Hotel Happy Hour.
This month is very special Homo Hotel Happy Hour with a lot of bonuses. We’re back at The Madison Hotel, utilizing three of its lobby-level food and beverage spaces: Palette Restaurant, Postscript bar and its adjacent ballroom, the Carlton Room. Joining us, are the MIXTAPE DJs Shea Van Horn and Matt Bailer. They are kicking off a series of anniversary events with an with a special appearance at HHHH. http://mixtapedc.com/
HHHH will also help HRC in making some very special announcements about the upcoming National Dinner on October 10. A portion of the proceeds will go to HRC.
The Madison will be using a drink ticket system. Both cash and credit cards may be used. There will be a total of five cashiers to sell tickets. Five bars will be in place throughout the lobby to minimize the wait for drinks. At the end of the evening, if you have any unused drink tickets, you can drop them into a box and a portion of their value will go to the charity of your choice.
Palette, the hotel restaurant, will be offering a $39 three-course pre-fixe that includes 1/2 a bottle of wine for two diners. For reservations call: (202) 862-1600
TNG’s Homo/Sonic is a super fun dance party at Black Cat, one of my favorite venues in the city. They’ve really scored a great date this month. It’s a fifth Friday! If I were you, I would definitely check this out.
From TNG:
Good news, everyone! The good folks over at the Black Cat have confirmed that our next Homo/Sonic dance party will take place on August 28th. TNG’s signature event, Homo/Sonic is an alternative queer dance party for men, women, transfolk and anyone else under the queer umbrella. That includes our straight friends too. Everyone is not only welcome, but encouraged. We’ll play a mix of new indie and alternative music, britpop, electro, and all kinds of vintage rock, pop, disco and glam. Check out the Homo/Sonic mainpage for more info, and write us at info@thenewgay.net if you have more questions. See you there!
Homo/Sonic, Black Cat Mainstage, Friday, August 28th, 9:30 PM, All Ages, $10
Aural Pleasure
Dahlak (1771 U Street)
Friday 10 PM
DJ TMY, Lil’ El and Crash Landon
2nd Annual Saturgays in the Park Summer Games
Saturday, 1:30 PM Sign up and 3:00 PM Games Begin
Meridian Hill Park (16th and W)
SHIFT’s Summer end Spinfest
Saturday 10 PM
Cobalt (17th and R)
DJs Aaron Riggins, Gavin Holland, Mikey Adolphson
It’s going to be a big weekend! There is a lot going on to keep you shaking and sleep-deprived. Starting with Friday night, HHHH pal DJ TMY is continuing his new smash hit monthly party Aural Pleasure @ Dahlak. Saturday morning, do your gym thing, your brunch thing and then head over to Meridian Hill Park for the second annual Saturgays in the Park Summer Games. Summer Camp of CRACK is back to host the event and boy do we have some surprises in store for you. After the games, hit the showers grab some food and start pre-gaming for SHIFT. I’m making my DJ debut at SHIFT at 10 PM. Sunday, you are God and we will let you rest.
Saturday, August 15
MIXTAPE + TAINT
w/ DJs rAt, Matt Bailer, and Shea Van Horn (Main Floor, $8)
w/ Garutachi (Upstairs, Free)
Saturday, August 15
10:00 PM – 2:30 AM
Rock & Roll Hotel
1353 H Street NE
21+, $8 Cover
Drink Specials from 10 PM to midnight: $2 PBR 16oz, $5 Black Eyed Bulls (stoli Blackberry & Redbull), and $4 Bacardi Flavors.
The Rock & Roll Hotel is located at 1353 H Street NE, between 13th and 14th streets NORTHEAST. Union Station is the closest Metro and about 15 blocks from the venue. There is a Shuttle Bus service that connects the Gallery Place and Minnesota Avenue Metro Stations, with a limited number of stops on H Street, NE and runs on an approximate 30 minute headway schedule.
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Thursday, August 13, 2009
The Dupont Hotel
1500 New Hampshire Ave, NW
6:00 PM
RSVP
We’re winding down HHHH’s summer residency at The Dupont Hotel. Come and enjoy it while we’re still there. DJ Mikey Adolphson (SHIFT) is back to spin. It’s been since July 2 that I’ve seen everyone, looking forward to catching up!
Go ahead and save the date for next month’s HHHH at The Madison Hotel on Thursday, September 10. We’ll be partnering up with HRC to help garner some excitement for the National Dinner on October 10.
