NYC Gay Pride
Jun 26, 2009, 12:32 pm
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NYC Gay Pride
Just curious what FTers will be in NYC this weekend for Pride. Should be a great weekend- 40th Anniversary of Stonewall and, hopefully, great weather.
Fuerza Bruta is having a special "Pride" performance on Saturday and was thinking about doing that before going out. Anyone ever been?
Fuerza Bruta is having a special "Pride" performance on Saturday and was thinking about doing that before going out. Anyone ever been?
Jun 26, 2009, 2:01 pm
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I'll be there. Just leaving for the airport in minutes. I bought tickets for the "We Can" party Saturday night, the Pier Dance, and Alegria. Also, I have some fun, private parties to attend.
Will be at Barrage this evening with friends.
Happy Pride everybody!!!
Will be at Barrage this evening with friends.
Happy Pride everybody!!!
Jun 26, 2009, 5:17 pm
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Sadly I won't be in NYC this weekend. I've been there the last two years and it's been awesome! Have fun everyone!
Jun 26, 2009, 8:55 pm
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I will try to be in NYC on Saturday night arriving via train from Washington DC. I'll be staying in NYC for Pride on Sunday. I am tempted to go to the Love Ball at the Nokia Theater but I'm not sure if I'll enjoy the event. Has anyone been to previous The Saint/Love Balls?
Jun 26, 2009, 11:43 pm
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There are SO many parties in the city this weekend. I just don't like paying $100 or so just to get in.
Jun 28, 2009, 11:34 pm
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Oh, it was a lot of fun. Look for discount codes, should be $45 not the $75 full price. I think I found the Boys Night one through their Facebook page, but for regular performances you can just go to www.broadwaybox.com.
Jun 29, 2009, 9:16 am
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Now in serious recovery mode. Did the Love Ball at Roseland (what was up with the Will Call Line, nearly two hours). But once inside it was perfect, amazing music and crowd. Rolled out of there (in a couple of senses of the word) around 10AM and had to meet another group of friends by 1PM. So no sleep for me.
Pier Dance was also really good other than that chick that got up to sing in the middle of the two DJs (what Holiday Inn did they find her singing in). By 10, we were all so tired and some of us (including me) had really nothing to eat since the day before (unless you count gum, cigarettes, water and a protein bar as nutrion). So we left before the fireworks. Did Lady GaGA perform as rumored?
Pier Dance was also really good other than that chick that got up to sing in the middle of the two DJs (what Holiday Inn did they find her singing in). By 10, we were all so tired and some of us (including me) had really nothing to eat since the day before (unless you count gum, cigarettes, water and a protein bar as nutrion). So we left before the fireworks. Did Lady GaGA perform as rumored?
Jun 30, 2009, 9:27 am
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Now in serious recovery mode. Did the Love Ball at Roseland (what was up with the Will Call Line, nearly two hours). But once inside it was perfect, amazing music and crowd. Rolled out of there (in a couple of senses of the word) around 10AM and had to meet another group of friends by 1PM. So no sleep for me.
Pier Dance was also really good other than that chick that got up to sing in the middle of the two DJs (what Holiday Inn did they find her singing in). By 10, we were all so tired and some of us (including me) had really nothing to eat since the day before (unless you count gum, cigarettes, water and a protein bar as nutrion). So we left before the fireworks. Did Lady GaGA perform as rumored?
Pier Dance was also really good other than that chick that got up to sing in the middle of the two DJs (what Holiday Inn did they find her singing in). By 10, we were all so tired and some of us (including me) had really nothing to eat since the day before (unless you count gum, cigarettes, water and a protein bar as nutrion). So we left before the fireworks. Did Lady GaGA perform as rumored?
At the Pier Dance, nobody had even heard of the "legendary entertainer". Upon announcement, you could hear a simultaneous "Who?" across the pier. And no, Lady GaGa didn't appear. But the fireworks were the best ever.
Alegria was perfection as usual. Professional staff, great dj's, positive vibe. I hated that I had to leave at 7:30 am when Abel was just starting. Oh well, can't do them all.
Jun 30, 2009, 11:31 am
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I'll second that ridiculous "will call" line at the We Can party. What a freaking disaster. ........ like that shouldn't be tolerated...especially in light of how expensive the tickets were. Obviously, it ruined everybody's buzz. I also disliked the dj that was on prior to Offer. Did anyone else see Nate Burkus - Oprah's designer? He's even cuter in person.
At the Pier Dance, nobody had even heard of the "legendary entertainer". Upon announcement, you could hear a simultaneous "Who?" across the pier. And no, Lady GaGa didn't appear. But the fireworks were the best ever.
Alegria was perfection as usual. Professional staff, great dj's, positive vibe. I hated that I had to leave at 7:30 am when Abel was just starting. Oh well, can't do them all.
At the Pier Dance, nobody had even heard of the "legendary entertainer". Upon announcement, you could hear a simultaneous "Who?" across the pier. And no, Lady GaGa didn't appear. But the fireworks were the best ever.
Alegria was perfection as usual. Professional staff, great dj's, positive vibe. I hated that I had to leave at 7:30 am when Abel was just starting. Oh well, can't do them all.
Another really dumb thing was at the Pier Dance where you had to stand in a long line to buy drink tickets, then to stand in line to purchase what every you wanted. My suggestion, offer a special tix ahead of time for an additional price that allows you unlimited water and juice. Then show the proper wrist band to an attendant at a barrell full of water and juice on ice. Saves a lot of drama for something so damn simple.
The NY Times said that Lady GaGA canceled her Friday night performance because she was sick. So I am not sure if she was set to appear and got sick or it was a typical NYC Pride rumor.
I wish I had been able to make it to Alegria. Ric Sena does know how to throw an amazing party without any of the other b..t that seems to occur at many other circuit parties.
Jun 30, 2009, 12:00 pm
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I know of some guys that actually got out of the Will Call line and then went purchased another tix in order to "keep the buzz going" (expensive proposition, $100+$140) and avoid waiting any longer. But I would have to say that party had some of the hottest guy, it was the "in" party of the weekend.
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And why did the Alegria party have no problems what so ever with their will call? Everything was smooth and professional.
Jun 30, 2009, 12:01 pm
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Jul 1, 2009, 12:28 am
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Almost 24 hours in NYC: I went very last minute from Washington DC to NYC. Took the train leaving DC last Sat. at 8:45 pm and arrived at Penn Station at 12:30 am Sunday night. I ended up not participating in the circuit party thing. It wasn't for me. Now that I saw some of these posts, regarding Nokia/Loveland, I don't feel so bad not going. Instead, I went to my favorite 24 hr. Korean BarBQ restaurant in Midtown. Then I went to visit a very famous club back in the 80's that was revived called the Pyramid. They had a Michael Jackson tribute that evening. Unfortunately, they already closed when I got there at 4:30 am. I then went to this place called the West Side Club. The queue to get in snaked around the foyer area of this club. This club featured a sauna that was broken. It also had a non-existent steam room. It was a trip to also see some DC guys at the club as well. Many guys had the "look but don't touch" posture. Then it was daylight. I went to my favorite Russian cafe, the Veselka for breakfast. The highlight of my day was seeing the parade from Midtown close to the Empire State Building. I never saw so many Cuban flags and Cubanos represented in the parade, as if Stonewall also equated for them, the liberation of travel together with gay rights and hopefully one day, marriage. I also went to the festival in Greenwich Village, which was quite good, also featuring some unknown singers, all for free. The day was warm to hot. The sky was clear. All in all, I had a wonderful time. At 5ish pm that Sun. it was time to depart NYC Penn Station for the train ride home to DC, arriving back at 8:55 pm. I did not get to dance. But I did get to enjoy a pleasant stay roaming the city. 24 hours later, I felt like a zombie, also in major recovery mode but with good memories of Pride NYC.