12/29/12

2012 Mashup

HOMO:Guide to NYE


How are you going to celebrate NYE?

Check out our HOMO:Guide HERE for some ideas

Have Fun and Be Safe!

Please Don't Drive Drunk

12/28/12

2012 Event Photo Round Up

April Showers bring Bitch Flowers

 2012 was an amazing year. 

So Many great events throughout the land of HOMOapolis.

Check out some of our favorite photos from 2012.



12/27/12

New Year's Eve Black & White Ball

New Year's Eve Black & White Ball
Monday, December 31, 2012
9:00pm to 2:00am
Camp Bar

Join us at Camp for the 6th annual Black & White Ball this New Year's Eve.
10pm Gogo Boys and Poll Dancing!
DJ Logan Spencer
Midnight Free Champagne Toast
Door Prizes and drawings throughout the night.
Shot boys
Drink specials if you dress in black and white

Click HERE to RSVP online

12/26/12

Mix Pics

A Very Mix Christmas

A Very Mix Christmas

A Very Mix Christmas
Dave EM has posted the photos (by Consolidated Photo) from A very Mix Christmas

Ugly Sweaters have never looked so sexy

Click HERE to check out the full collection

12/17/12

tis the season


Adam would make a Great Gay Guru

  


Wouldn't it be awesome if gaytravel.com's next Gay Travel Guru was from the great gay land of Homoapolis, Minnesota!

Enter Adam DeLong,  He has made it all the way to the voting round of the online competition.   

With a smile that could warm up the coldest Minnesota Days, we think he would make the perfect Gay Travel Guru. 




Click HERE to go vote for Adam

More after the jump

"i can't change my ways" -Adam Carmichael

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Minnesota Boy (he still has some MN-in-him) Adam Carmichael has released a new music video for his song "God Help Me"

Way to go Adam!

12/12/12

Celebrate NYE at Saloon's Silver Ball

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Celebrate the coming of 2013 with us, Monday, December 31st at the Silver Ball! 

DJ David B will be bringing us into the New Year and Mercedes, Camille Collins, Kiera Cole and the oh-so sexy Go-Go Boyz will be around to make sure your night stays bright!

 Doors open at 9pm, so help us welcome 2013 in style!

$10 until 11pm
$15 after 11pm
21+

Joy



The Boys Present - Masquerade NYE 2012

The Boys Present - Masquerade NYE 2012
Monday, December 31st 2012
9pm to 2am
Lush Food Bar

A Premier Event - The Boys Presents and LUSH teaming up to bring you a New Years Eve Extravaganza!

Masquerade 2012 - Release the Animal Within

Hosted by the outrageous personalities of Lucy Furr and Sara Tonin, Featuring DJ MF (Multidimensional Fortitude) NYC/MSP also The Boys Presents first Official Resident DJ
Be prepared to see a transformed Lush by the artistic direction of Todd Kukral (HGTV)
Feast you eyes on performances of Lights, Fire, Smoke and the cities top performing artists as well as a few male dancers directed by none other than Justen Pohl.

Free Midnight Champagne Toast, and of course a few secret masks handing out free drinks to those with the most outrageous costumes
All guests receive a free ticket at the door to win a custom piece by Karri Plowman of TCL (Twin Cities Leather) and Modeled by Albie Hamilton

Costumes are always strongly suggested, but never a requirement

We will have a Mask Making Station for anyone who forgets a mask or wants to make a new one from 9 pm to 11 pm. Not feeling artistic, let Sara Tonin design one for you
21+

$15 Presale (site will be open by Wednesday)
$20 Door (Students and Military take off $5 at the door with a valid ID)

Arrive Early, the first 100 that check in at the door at FB take off $5 (not valid in conjunction with other discounts)

As always, ALL ARE WELCOME, please respect everyone and come together for an incredible NYE for everyone to remember

Click HERE to RSVP online

St Paul Firefighter Calendar Signing

St Paul Firefighter Calendar Signing
Thursday,  December 20, 2012
7pm-9pm
Camp Bar

St. Paul firefighters are turning up the heat! Some of the city's finest are displayed in this annual calendar which all benefits going to the Fire Foundation.

Click HERE to RSVP on Facebook 

Click HERE to learn more about the Calendar

Photos from MASKS art show

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Red Card Production's MASKS at Saloon

Red Card Production's MASKS at Saloon

Red Card Production's MASKS at Saloon

Red Card Production has posted their photos from MASKS.

Click HERE to see the photos from the Art Show

Photos by Tracie LeCapitaine



Amy & Fred at Camp

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Comedy and a voice that will knock your socks off!


An absolute Camp Cabaret favorite!

This season marks Amy & Freddy's 15th anniversary performing together! Based in Chicago, music and comedy legends Amy Armstrong and Freddy Allen have graced the stages coast-to-coast, both large and small, and in over 20 countries with their one-of-a-kind wit and musical prowess. They have had the pleasure of opening and sharing the spotlight with some familiar (and some not so familiar) names including Kathy Griffin, Mary Wilson and the Supremes, Phyllis Diller, Bea Arthur, Jennifer Holiday and Judy Gold to name a few. In 2009, Amy & Freddy were featured on national television on Entertainment Tonight as part of their work with the NBC reality show "America's Got Talent." They remain dedicated to their community involvement having presented numerous charity concerts over the years, raising over $15 million for LGTB charities worldwide. 

Amy & Freddy have produced four successful and unique albums; Amy and Freddy- the debut, Life is a Cabaret, Naturally Flawless and Feeling Good, recognized and praised nationally by audiences and critics alike. They are also the proud multi-recipients of both the Gay Chicago Magazine "After Dark" and Chicago Free Press "Pressie" awards. 

Click HERE for Tickets 

when UGLY is a good thing

Saloon's Ugly Sweater Contest
Thursday, December 20th
Saloon


Come one, come all to The Saloon’s Ugly Sweater Contest, Thursday, December 20!
Winner receives $100
2nd place receives $50 bar tab
18+

Click HERE to learn more

Bingo at LUSH

Dabbin' Fever Bingo @ LUSH
Saturdays
3:30pm - 5:00pm
LUSH Food Bar


JOIN LUSH EVERY SATURDAY FOR BINGO.

$1,000 JACKPOT

*PULL TABS
*FREE PARKING
*POOL TABLE & DARTS
*PATIO

BINGO @ 3:30p - 5p
2-4-1'S @ 4p - 7p

Sponsored by Edison Community Sports Foundation

12/6/12

Chi Chi LaPocalypse

TILL THE WORLD ENDS: THE APOCALYPSE AT JETSET
Thursday, December 20, 2012
9:00pm
Jetset

Chi Chi LaRue is BACK!!
Just in time for the eve of the Apocalypse. She'll be serving up a DJ Set that'll make you forget any worries of your impending doom. So come out and party the night away, because it might be your last chance...

Also featuring Resident DJ's Bryan Gerrard & JR Kennedy

9PM
NO COVER
21+

Click HERE to RSVP on f.book

Mayhem Calendar


Looking for a sexy holiday gift?

Look no further than the Mayhem RFC Boy's Calendar!

The woof-tastic collection of rugby boys was shot by Richard Yates.

Click HERE to order one for everyone on your Christmas list (and one for you too)

Happy Hour at LUSH

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HAPPY HOUR @ LUSH

U-CALL-IT 2-4-1's
ALL DAY TUE & THU

4p - 7p WED & SAT

2p - 2a SUNDAY

Smitten Kitten Art Show

4th Annual ART SEX: local arts/crafts fair
Thursday December 6th
8:00pm until 10:00pm
The Smitten Kitten
3010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis


From iron sculpted busts and very dirty ceramic plates, to toy boxes and beautiful abstract visual interpretations of sex. ART SEX is the Smitten Kitten's most popular yearly event!

On Thursday, December 6th from 8:00- 10:00, vibrators are pulled off the shelves and the store is transformed into a gallery, making space for local artists and crafters to share their work with the community.

Fair attendees can expect a lovely evening of conversation-inspiring work, live jazz, refreshments and an opportunity to take home one-of-a-kind pieces of local art. Rub elbows with the artists themselves as well! They'll all be there to chat up their work, along with Smitten Kitten sex educators to direct all your sexy inquiries.

12/5/12

New life for St Paul Union Station

MPR Photo/Tim Nelson via


The St Paul Union Station is ready to welcome back mass transit. The Station will begin hosting busses,  then light rail and Amtrak trains.

click HERE to read the full story from Minnesota Public Radio

Click HERE to check out their photos

12/4/12

Minneapolis is Building again ($1B)

If you haven't guessed already, the city of MPLS is experiencing a growth in construction.


"According to 2012 permit numbers from the City of Minneapolis, the city had issued 12,161 building permits collectively worth about $1.01 billion as of Monday. The last time the city’s construction projects surpassed the $1 billion mark was in 2004, when the city permitted $1.14 billion worth of building projects"-by Nataleeya Boss, Twin Cities Business

Click HERE to read the article from Twin Cities Business


And BRING ON THE SEXY CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

Viking Sundays at Saloon


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Come in Sundays 
from 11am – 5pm for 
$4.50 16 oz aluminum pints
 and
get a free Viking shot when the Vikings score a touchdown!!

Wear an ugly Christmas sweater.

A Very Mix Christmas
Sunday, December 23, 2012
6:00pm until 1:00am
Prohibition Bar- W Minneapolis


Join Dave Em and Mike Tomczyk in the beautiful Prohibition Lounge on the 27th floor of the W Minneapolis (8th and Marquette) for a holiday Sunday Funday. Wear an ugly Christmas sweater... or come as you are. Just be ready to have fun. We'll be offering $4 domestics, $5 rail cocktails and $6 house wines all evening. No cover, 21+.

Along with your unglamorous sweater, we will be taking an unglamorous approach to holiday giving. Rather than collecting stocking stuffers and such, we will be gathering household items on behalf of The Aliveness Project:

---Personal hygiene items (toothbrushes/toothpaste, body washes, lotion, deodorant, feminine hygiene, etc.)
---Non-perishable food items (canned goods, boxed dinners, nutritional supplements like Ensure, coffee, flour, etc.)
---Paper products (toilet paper, paper towels and napkins, etc.)

Remember that Aliveness provides services year-round, and while all the gift-giving during the holidays is greatly appreciated, it would also be good to re-stock the critical items needed for day-to-day living. Thanks in advance for contributing generously!
Map to the W: http://g.co/maps/f2hwj

Parking: Valet on Marquette between 8th and 9th; Midwest Plaza garage (entrance on Marquette across the street from the W); metered street parking


click HERE to RSVP online

Trashy Lady




"Posing in a trash can and this lady didn't want to get out of the way. What do you think she's thinking"- Kathy Griffin via

11/14/12

New Gay Photography Collection

MASKS: What are you Hiding
Thursday, November 29th
7:00pm to 10:00pm
The Saloon
$0

MASKS is a collection of photographs that explore the masks that we wear and the masks that control us.

Please Join Red Card Production at the Saloon on Thursday, November 29th (the thursday after Thanksgiving) for an unforgettable evening of Photography. We are so Proud of the photography is this collection, we can't wait for you to see it!




Featuring art from:
Ryan Coit
Tim Davis
Erik Janzen


Please note
This collection is for Mature Audiences

Click HERE to RSVP on facebook

This Fall at Camp

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Coming soon to Camp


Leslie Jordan's Fruit Fly 
Click HERE for Tickets 

MN said NO celebration

Thank you Minnesota United Happy Hour 
Thursday, November 15
6pm-9pm 
Lush Food Bar

"WE DID IT MINNESOTA!!!

 A huge shoutout and thanks to MN United for all of their tireless efforts to defeat this hurtful amendment.

It's time for us all to celebrate together and thank them personally for all of their hard work. We have invited the staff of MN United to come and join us for happy hour. Come down, buy them a drink, shake their hands and let them know what their work meant to you.

 The drink special is 2-4-1s from 6-9. Hope to see everyone there!"

Click HERE to RSVP on Facebook

New Sean Ensign

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Local Boy Sean Ensign has released his new music video

Check it out  

11/7/12

11/6/12

Where to vote

Not sure where to go to VOTE NO...

click HERE to find out

Election Viewing Parties

Today is the Day!






Today is the big day!

LUSH, Camp, Saloon, Minnesotans United, and Jetset all have viewing parties.

So after you VOTE NO, head on over to one of these events.

Learn about them after the jump







11/1/12

Thankful for MIX

MIX Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 21, 2012
6:00pm - 1:00am
Le Meridien Chambers Hotel

Michelle Hummer, Dave Em and the team at D'Amico are pleased to welcome you to our annual pre-Thanksgiving edition of MiX. It's an opportunity to share a little cheer with your "chosen family" before the holiday.

As always, we will feature both happy hour prices and our resident DJ LENKA PARIS bangin' out the beats all night long. This is traditionally one of our busiest nights, so we will have extra staff on hand to ensure a smooth route to your beverage of choice.

In the spirit of the holiday, we are hoping you will come with items to donate to The Aliveness Project's annual Holiday Basket drive. Every year, the Holiday Basket Program delivers hundreds of gift baskets to individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS.

Items needed include: coffee makers, silverware; toilet paper; household and laundry soaps/cleaners; mops/brooms; coffee mugs/glassware; bath linens/dish cloths; toasters; irons; dishes; mixers/blenders; gloves/mittens. Donating is optional, but much appreciated.

MiX is a GLBT-oriented event, but we welcome everyone who shares our spirit of fun.

We're also 21+.

Click HERE to RSVP 

now THAT is a MASK



Red Card Production has released a teaser image for their new project.


Their photography collection MASKS is set to premiere in Fall 2012. 

Click HERE to connect with Red Card Production on Facebook

Madonna Events



Everyone's Favorite Girl Gone Wild is coming to St Paul this weekend.

Both Sides of the river are have events to help you Get into the Grove.

Jetset is Hosting a special edition of Locker Room with DJ's JR & Punchy adding some MDNA magic to their sets.  Camp is hosting "M," with a Madonna Drag (DragDonna?) contest hosted by Krystal Kleer.  Dj David B will fill your night will all your favorite Madonna Songs.  

To Everyone going, we hope you have fun!

If you don't have tickets (and you didn't win the LUSH Madonna Ticket Give away), you still have a chance to win some from "M" at Camp.





Vote No #5

10/24/12

Win Madonna Tickets from LUSH

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Visit lushfoodbar.com
 &
enter to win 
TWO Madonna tickets 
to her MDNA Tour 11.3.2012 
at The Excel Center





DJ MF's Big Gay Halloween Mix


The Boys Present have released a great mix to help you celebrate Halloween.

Check out DJ MF's free podcast, then see him at the Big Gay Halloween Party.

click HERE to listen

Get your car to VOTE NO

VOTE NO Wraps
Sunday, Oct 28 12-5
Bolt Eagle Bar

The Last Car Decal installation Day was so successful, we're doing another event. Get your vehicle wrapped in VOTE NO at the Eagle Bolt Bar this Sunday from 12 to 5 pm.




**** ALL PROFITS FROM EVENT WILL BE MATCHED BY POHLAD BROTHERS. This means that almost every dollar you give us will go directly to MN United for All Families. Every extra dollar you give will also be matched. ****

For only $50 donation you can have both sides of your vehicle wrapped with "VOTE NO" and the rear of your vehicle wrapped with "Don't Limit The Freedom To Marry". All proceeds will be donated to Minnesota United For All Families.

Don't miss your chance to send your message of marriage equality to the streets! You'll have 10 days to drive your message on the streets.

The Eagle Bolt Bar will have Sunday Brunch until 2 pm and Showtunes starts at 4 pm. Its going to be a great time.

Due to the overwhelming response from the last installation day, e-mail reservations are encouraged (e-mail Richard Herod III at Kickboxer1977@aol.com). People with confirmed reservations by Thursday, October 25th will be guaranteed vehicle wraps.

Vote NO #4

10/20/12

New Bohemia Wurst and BierHaus

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New Bohemia Wurst and BierHaus

New Bohemia Wurst and BierHaus (233 E. Hennepin Ave) opened last week in NE Mpls.

Featuring 30 taps, homemade brats (yes even a vegetarian one), Giant TV's, 2 LOOOOONG tables, and the best German Potato Salad ever.


Have you been craving a Loud German Sports Bar??  Check out our photos from our trip then give it a try for yourself.


Gay Minneapolis Halloween Guide

it.is.almost.here!!
Time for one of our Gayest Holidays!
Check out our list of all the amazing events going on for Halloween 2012. 
Check back often as we continue to update with more events.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
 
Click HERE to read our HOMO:Guide to Halloween

10/17/12

Viking Sundays at Saloon

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Come in Sundays 
from 11am – 5pm for 
$4.50 16 oz aluminum pints
 and
get a free Viking shot when the Vikings score a touchdown!!

Sexy Mr MiKE MUNiCH

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Sexy Mr MiKE MUNiCH will be performing LIVE at the Saloon on Friday

Click HERE to RSVP

Thom Pham's Wondrous Kitchen Closed

Harley Wood performing at Pham's Wondrous Kitchen


Thom Pham's Wondrous Azian Kitchen has closed

Click HERE to read the article from CBS Local


AZIA Market (the rebirth of AZIA) is set to open on November 7th

Bid on a Dinner for 4 with Chris Kluwe





OH YEAH!!

You can bid on a dinner for 4 with  Chris Kluwe!


100% of the proceeds go to MN United


Click HERE
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