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Thanks to all the great gay-owned and gay-friendly businesses that helped make our Instinct Blind Date a success

2008-07-25T09:25:00.000-07:00

It took a lot of planning and preparation and I had to deal with a couple of flakes before settling on the two guys who eventually became the Instinct Blind Daters but it is finally over with and it was a huge success. Thanks to the daters who really put themselves out there for this. A blind date is a pretty nerve-wracking thing, let alone when it's going to be photographed and written up for a national magazine. They were great.

And I couldn't have done it without the good folks at:
Melt
Starz/Cinema Q
Hamburger Mary's
El Potrero
BoyzTown

Thanks so much!

Cinema Q: A Jihad for Love

2008-07-25T09:22:00.000-07:00

In a time when Islam is under tremendous attack from within and without, A Jihad for Love is a daring documentary filmed in twelve countries and nine languages. Muslim gay filmmaker Parvez Sharma has gone where the silence is loudest, filming with great risk in nations where government permission to make this film was not an option.

A Jihad for Love is the world's first feature documentary to explore the complex global intersections between Islam and homosexuality. Parvez enters the many worlds of Islam by illuminating multiple stories as diverse as Islam itself. The film travels a wide geographic arc presenting us lives from India, Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, Egypt, South Africa and France. Always filming in secret and as a Muslim, Parvez makes the film from within the faith, depicting Islam with the same respect that the film's characters show for it.

A Jihad for Love plays August 1-7 at Starz FilmCenter as part of Cinema Q.

Queer Lives. Queer Voices. Queer Visions. The Denver Film Society is proud to present them in all their diversity via one of the only regular showcases for GLBT cinema in Denver. Don't miss limited first-run releases like Le Temps Qui Reste or encore presentations of genre pioneers such as Gus Van Sant's Mala Noche.

Squirrel eating a tortilla

2008-07-24T11:20:00.000-07:00

Equal Rights Action

2008-07-24T10:40:00.000-07:00

Equal Rights Action is a new small donor committee dedicated to supporting candidates for the state legislature and statewide offices that support equal rights for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. Equal Rights Action is a powerful tool for highlighting the political contributions of the GLBT community in Colorado and rewarding those incumbents and candidates that support our issues.

“Small Donor Committees” are a special kind of political action committee under Colorado law. More and more groups are creating small donor committees to take advantage of their favorable treatment under state laws regulating political campaign contributions. Small donor committees may accept individual contributions of no more than $50 per calendar year. Unfortunately, contributions are not tax deductible, and contributions from corporations, unions or other political committees are prohibited. But small donor committees are authorized to give contributions to candidates that exceed the dollar limits that individuals or PACs may give. Just as the name suggests, small donor committees take small contributions and bundle them together into something much larger than any other entity is legally permitted to give. Small donor committees empower ordinary people to make an extraordinary impact in political fundraising.

Equal Rights Action is a non-partisan organization. It will support candidates that support the GLBT community, regardless of party affiliation. The group will be very judicious in determining which candidates to support, with a bias toward supporting only a handful of candidates each election cycle with contributions larger than other individuals or entities are permitted to give. The number of candidates and size of contributions depends in large part upon the number of small donors that make an annual gift of $50 to Equal Rights Action.

Please consider making a $50 donation to Equal Rights Action today. If you’d prefer to give $25 now and $25 later, that would also be appreciated. But by making a $50 donation to Equal Rights Action, you’ve “maxed-out” for the year and the group can’t ask you for another gift until January. $50 per year is a small price to pay for the significant impact our combined contributions can have.

There are other ways for you to support Equal Rights Action. The group is in the process of forming a board of directors and finance committee. If you would be interested in serving on the board or committee, email pat@mendezsteadman.com. Responsibilities include annual fundraising and making decisions about which candidates to support in the election year.

Please send your $50 donation to:

Equal Rights Action
c/o Pat Steadman
1370 Pennsylvania St. #400
Denver, CO 80203

GLAAD responds to Focus on the Family's James Dobson being named to the Radio Hall of Fame

2008-07-24T10:19:00.000-07:00

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) recently responded to the announcement that the anti-gay Focus on the Family ministry, headed by James Dobson, has been voted into the Radio Hall of Fame.

The National Radio Hall of Fame (RHOF) and Museum is part of the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago, Ill. Inductees to the museum are nominated by the National Radio Hall of Fame & Museum Steering Committee (RHOFSC), which includes radio executives, academicians, trade journalists and others interested in radio's history. James Dobson and Focus on the Family ministry won in the category of "a broadcaster who has made at least a 20-year contribution to the radio industry and has distinguished him/herself at the local and/or regional level."

"For 20 years James Dobson has used his expansive, well funded media platform to perpetuate false and misleading information which contribute to putting gay and lesbian families in harms way," said GLAAD President Neil G. Giuliano.Â Â "GLAAD urges the media to scrutinize and shed light on Dobson's record of inaccurate claims about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and include an in-depth analysis of his distorted and defamatory statements."

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. For more information, please visit www.glaad.org.

Murder in Greeley: "All she wanted was to be beautiful."

2008-07-23T10:51:00.000-07:00

On Thursday, July 17, Angie Zapata, an 18-year old Latina transgender woman was found murdered in her home in Greeley, CO. It appears that there may be anti-transgender motive in this brutal crime.

It is believed that the suspect has stolen Angie's sister's car, a very dark forest green 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser with the Colorado license plate number 441ORN. There is a hubcap missing on the front passenger-side tire and there is paint missing on the front bumper on the driver-side, under the headlight. Anyone with information about the car is asked to call the Greeley police through the communications center, 970-350-9600.

"We want to get the whole community involved to find this person who hurt my sister and to let everyone be aware that all she wanted was to be beautiful. We want this violence to end. Transgender people deserve to be treated with respect," said Angie's sister Monica.

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The family encourages community attendance at Angie Zapata's service this evening with visitation from 6-7 p.m. followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the Healing Place, 17801 E. 160th Ave. (Bridge Street), Brighton. In addition, community members may support the family by making contributions to Angie Zapata's memorial fund. Contributions may be made at Academy Bank in Wal-Mart, 60 W. Bromley Lane, Brighton or checks made payable to Monica Murquia may be mailed to CAVP at P.O. Box 181085, Denver, CO 80218.

Community organizations have pulled together to both support the victim's family after this shocking attack and respond to a community reeling from the brutality of the hate crime. Hate or bias related crimes, such as physical assault, hate speech or vandalism, are crimes that are motivated by hostile feelings against an identifiable social group.

"Hate crimes differ from other crimes motivated by economic gain or personal animosity. They are message crimes that are meant to instill fear and a sense of vulnerability in an entire group, in this case the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community," said Crystal Middlestadt, Director of Training and Education of the Colorado Anti Violence Program (CAVP).

"A hate crime like this serves to intimidate and disrupt an entire community," added Kelly Costello, Director of Victim Services at CAVP. "No one should ever live their lives in fear and intimidation regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. While we work to show everyone the gravity of hate crimes and the importance of preventing their reoccurrence, we also work towards building a world where everyone enjoys human rights and the ability to live with dignity and respect."

The 2007 Hate Violence Report released by the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs indicated that there were 19 reported murders across the nation that exhibited anti-LGBTQ motives. In the state of Colorado, CAVP documented 118 incidents of bias-motivated violence in 2007.

The Colorado Anti-Violence Program has been dedicated to eliminating violence within and against the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities in Colorado, and providing the highest quality services to survivors since 1986. CAVP provides direct services including crisis intervention, information, and referrals for LGBTQ victims of violence 24 hours a day. CAVP also provides technical assistance, training, and education for community organizations, law enforcement, and mainstream service providers on violence issues affecting the LGBTQ community. The most common types of violence they respond to are hate crimes and partner abuse, as well as cases that involve random violence, sexual assault, and HIV-motivated violence. LGBTQ victims or witnesses of violence are encouraged to call our 24 hour free and confidential hotline at 303-852-5094 or 1-888-557-4441 or visit their website at COAVP.org.

Sordid Lives: The Series premieres tonight

2008-07-23T10:41:00.000-07:00

Del Shore's Sordid Lives: The Series finally comes to the small screen. Starring Olivia Newton-John, Rue McClanahan, Leslie Jordan, and Caroline Rhea, this new series tells the story of a Bible-thumping, beer-swilling bar trash Texas town whose residents must learn to love the family they have instead of the one they want. Don't miss the series premieres tonight at 10/9c.

Head to LOGOonline now for exclusive behind the scenes interviews, music videos, bonus clips and more.

An informal MileHighGayGuy poll says that 'Sordid Lives' is far and away the most favoritist gay movie of all time and the clips I've seen of the tv show look even better.

Plus, I love me some Caroline Rhea.

HRC liveblogs 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' hearing today at

2008-07-23T10:31:00.000-07:00

Today at noon, Eric Alva, the first American soldier wounded in Iraq, will testify before Congress to speak out against "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," which forces people in the military to be dishonest about their personal lives or face losing their jobs. HRC Back Story will be liveblogging the hearing the hearing at HRC Backsgtory.

You can also watch the live webcast at CPSAN3.

For HRC’s special page on the need to repeal “ Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” click here.

With so many GLBT Americans serving courageously in Iraq and Afghanistan, momentum is rapidly building against this unfair, unsound policy. The law is exacting huge costs to the nation's best interests, even as it has dwindling public support:

• Nearly 800 specialists with critical skills have been fired from the military under DADT, including several linguists who speak Arabic.
 • U.S. taxpayers have paid $250 million to investigate and root out patriotic servicemen and women under DADT and as much as $1.2 billion in lost recruiting and training costs.
 • More than two-thirds of civilians support allowing gays to serve openly in the military. And despite the fear-mongering about unit morale, nearly 3 in 4 troops say they are personally comfortable serving side-by-side with gays and lesbians.

GayGadget.com

2008-07-23T10:28:00.000-07:00

Got Gadgets? Got an addiction to gadgets that you can’t seem to shake? Well so does tech-junkie and self-professed gay guy, Serge Gojkovich, the mastermind behind gaygadget.com, the new website set to officially launch Aug. 1st.

It is a well-established fact that gay men have traditionally been trendsetters and early adapters of technology and now there is a site that not only celebrates such savvy behavior but also encourages it.

With an eye towards keeping the gay male consumer up-to-date on the latest developments from the world of technology, gaygadget.com offers regular reviews about a variety of the hottest and most innovative new high tech products coming to the market. Gaygadget.com will also be providing “gadget” content for LGBT media across the US and Canada, servicing a market niche that has largely gone untapped before now.

From the latest gadgets for your car and/or business to the most cutting edge advancements for your mobile phone or home, gaygadget.com will be the first word on the best of the digital world and beyond with a gay point of view. And just how could gadgets get a gay point of view? Simply by combining specialist and customer reviews with familiar gay lifestyle, humor and our own community’s insider tips on new products.

Additionally, businesses interested in reaching gay men will now have a unique tool to help promote upcoming product releases. Perhaps best of all, visitors to the website will have opportunities to register to win giveaways for some of those items on a regular basis.

The world of gadgets just got a few Gigs gayer and that is a very good thing.

Joan Rivers to entertain at 25th Folsom Street Fair

2008-07-23T09:12:00.000-07:00

“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Joan Rivers as our entertainment for the upcoming 25th Folsom Street Fair formal gala,” says Andy Copper, Folsom Street Events Board President. “We are both ecstatic and just a little frightened to witness Joan Rivers in the same room with 350 members of the leather community,” adds Copper.

The formal gala will help kick off San Francisco Leather Week (September 20th – September 28th, 2008). The week itself will offer an expanded range of social, artistic, historic, and cultural options for the community. “The gala is the first of its kind for us. We’ve never produced a formal event so we are anticipating a superb turnout,” declares Demetri Moshoyannis, Executive Director. Formal attire is required to attend the event, including formal dress leather and high-fashion kink wear. Tickets may be purchased exclusively online at the Folsom Street Events Shop.

The formal gala will take place in the luxurious Regency Center’s Sutter Room. Included in the ticket price is a specially designed menu from Small Potatoes, an open bar, and, of course, a very special and intimate performance with Joan Rivers. A display of selected pieces from the GLBT Historical Society’s exhibit of “25 Years of Folsom Street Fair” will be on hand at the gala, too. The event is likely to sell out as the space can only accommodate 350 people.

The added festivities will lead up to the historic 25th Folsom Street Fair, offering 250+ exciting and sexy exhibitors and vendors, hot food and cold drinks, and tons of artistic and cultural entertainment. The event hosts two live stages with 16 live alternative acts, a huge dance area with internationally renowned DJs, a dedicated area for women (“Venus’ Playground”) and a newly inaugurated artists’ area. This year, the Fair hopes to attract a famous and fun, top-name performer or two that will excite everyone in attendance. Previous performers have included Imperial Teen, Ladytron DJ Tour, Bob Mould, and My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult among others.

Poll: 75% of Americans say military gays should serve openly

2008-07-22T12:48:00.000-07:00

Three in four Americans now believe gay and lesbian military personnel should be able to be out on the job, compared with 62% in 2001 and 44% in 1993, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll. The survey found that majorities of Democrats, Republicans and independents agree that out gays should be allowed to serve. The Washington Post (7/19)

Denver author and trans activist Matt Kailey comments on HRC hiring of Allyson Robinson

2008-07-22T11:12:00.000-07:00

Here's what Matt Kailey, local author and trans activist, has to say about the hiring of transwoman Allyson Robinson as the Human Rights Campaign's associate director of diversity:

"There is a lot of buzz on the blogs about HRC's hiring of transwoman Allyson Robinson as the organization's new associate director of diversity. Some complain that it's tokenism and that HRC is hiring her to assuage a trans community angered over the organization's abrupt about-face on an all-inclusive ENDA. Others say that it's about time that HRC hired a transperson, regardless of their reasons. Some are annoyed with Robinson for taking the job, while others applaud her.

While I agree that HRC is the most politically powerful national GLB(T) organization in the country and that what they do has far-reaching influence and consequences, I think that we need to recognize that they are one organization, and that true power can be gained at the grassroots level if we decide to take it. Colorado has an all-inclusive ENDA. HRC didn't do that--we did. Our grassroots activists in Colorado made it so. We need to take back power at the local level and not turn it over to HRC or any other national organization, which includes not putting all our stock, one way or another, in what they are doing.

That said, trans and gender-diverse people, including gay men and lesbians who express their gender in non-traditional ways, still suffer from employment discrimination in most cities and states, and there is no all-inclusive federal ENDA to protect us. So since HRC is now hiring transpeople--and, honey, we need the jobs--let's all get those resumes updated!"

Allyson Robinson named HRC's Associate Director of Diversity

2008-07-22T10:00:00.000-07:00

HRC today announced that Allyson Robinson has been named Associate Director of Diversity of the organization. Robinson, a longtime activist and ordained minister, will lead HRC and its volunteer base in promoting awareness of transgender issues and ensuring that all program areas demonstrate measurable commitment to transgender equality and inclusion.

“I am delighted that Allyson Robinson has joined the HRC team and I am eager to begin the hard work of educating the public and our elected officials about transgender issues with her,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese. “Allyson’s background of facilitating communication and fostering meaningful relationships make her the ideal person to fill this crucially important role.”

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“Advocacy to me means being a voice for the voiceless by ensuring their perspectives are heard and their needs fully considered,” said Allyson Robinson, the new HRC Associate Director of Diversity. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to join HRC at this crucial moment in its support of full inclusion for the transgender community, and look forward to working with HRC Steering Committees and in partnership with other fair-minded and LGBT-inclusive organizations to lead that effort nationally.”

Allyson is a 1994 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, where she majored in physics. She received her Master of Divinity degree in theology, with a capstone emphasis in Social Justice, from Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary in 2007. Prior to her transition, she pastored congregations on two continents for nine years.

Robinson’s hiring has been applauded by leaders of the transgender community.

“Allyson is a committed activist for trans people and the people who love them,” said best-selling author Jenny Boylan. “A lot of work needs to be done to mend fences between HRC and the trans community, and Allyson, by dint of her dedication, compassion, and articulate insight, is the one to do it. I am sure her wisdom, poise, and humor will do well for all the members of our community, and I wish her all the best.”

“Allyson is a great addition, and as someone who works closely with HRC nationally and locally, I’m delighted to add her energy to expand the quantity, quality and awareness of fully inclusive workplaces and to support our diversity initiatives in Boston,” said HRC Business Council and Steering Committee member Diego Sanchez.

“Allyson comes to the position with my full support. Her ministerial teachings and learning, combined with her West Point training will be a great asset to HRC and the LGBT community where she will be able to listen to hearts and emotions of all people”, said Meghan Stabler, HRC Business Council and HRC Houston Steering Committee member. Stabler continued, “As a transgender person, she will be able to educate internally within HRC and externally with the community and allies on key issues, including HRC’s call for an inclusive ENDA.”
Robinson was selected to be Associate Director of Diversity following a four-month national search.

“The idea to create this new position came to life in spring 2007, just weeks into my new job. I envisioned strengthening HRC's capacity to fulfill our stated commitment to transgender equality and inclusion,” said Cuc Vu, HRC Chief Diversity Officer. “Allyson now rounds out our diversity team and we will continue striving to meet our goals.”

The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against GLBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.
 

Rendezvous 2008 - Wyoming's Pride Event

2008-07-22T09:48:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for a relaxed, friendly adventure, you might need a trip to Rendezvous! If you are longing for good food, fun people, and entertainment, you might need a trip to Rendezvous! Sponsored by the Denver Wrangler, Rendezvous is Wyoming's Pride Event and takes place this year from August 6-10.

Get your campers, tents, RV’s, sleeping bags, and all your other camping gear ready, because it is right around the corner. As always, there will be lots of fun activities, hilarious contests, good food, informative workshops, great entertainment, and time for dancing and socializing and sharing your best jokes and tall tales around the campfire.

Rendezvous Schedule of Events:
Thursday: Rendezvous' 5th Annual Film Festival
Friday: Friday will be No Talent Night, Fractured Fairies Tale, and singer Susie Brenner.
Saturday: Rendezvous Festival with games, entertainment, ice cream, vendors and wet t-shirt and jockey shorts contests.

Delta Goodrem: Lost Without You

2008-07-22T09:44:00.000-07:00

Good for lip-synching if you're a drag queen. Very dramatic.

Rock to Win at The Fillmore for DNC

2008-07-22T09:37:00.000-07:00

Celebrate GLBT equality at the Democratic National Committee Convention! The Human Rights Campaign is sponsoring a DNCC premiere event, "Rock To Win," on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson Street, Denver, featuring long-time friend and Oscar and Grammy-award winning artist Melissa Etheridge.

"Rock to Win" will also feature performances by Cyndi Lauper and Rufus Wainwright. This summer, Cyndi hit the road for the second annual True Colors Tour in partnership with the Human Rights Campaign. This year's tour emphasized the importance of voting and participating in 2008's historic elections. The concept of the tour was conceived by Cyndi stemming from her desire to give back to the GLBT community for the love and support they have given her throughout her career. Wainwright, who is openly gay, previously performed at HRC's landmark concert series and tour, "Equality Rocks." Other artists and special guests who will be in attendance at "Rock to Win" will be announced in the days to come.

"Rock To Win" is sure to be an incredible evening of celebration. Get your tickets early - we expect this to be one of the hottest tickets in town that week!

General Admission tickets are $98 per person, and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com. To purchase very limited VIP tickets and VIP Boxes with open bar and reception access, please visit boxofficetickets.com.

2008 Up Your Alley Fair

2008-07-22T08:18:00.000-07:00

This year's Up Your Alley Fair takes place in on Sunday, July 27, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Up Your Alley Fair is located in San Francisco's South of Market district on Dore Alley between Folsom and Howard Streets. The fair has expanded to the adjoining block of Folsom Street between 9th and Juniper Streets and on to Tenth St. this year to give the crowds some breathing room.

Bay of Pigs

2008-07-22T08:16:00.001-07:00

Bay Of Pigs is the official Folsom Street Fair/Up Your Alley Saturday Night Event. It's not too late to hop a flight to fabulous San Francisco and experience the one and only Folsom Street Fair.

25 Years of Folsom Street Fair

2008-07-22T06:59:00.000-07:00

San Francisco's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) Historical Society and Folsom Street Events are celebrating 25 years of the Folsom Street Fair with a new exhibit at the GLBT Historical Society entitled Fun, Frolic, Fetish: Celebrating 25 Years of the Folsom Street Fair. The exhibit will open on July 24th, the Thursday prior to the Dore Alley Fair.

Colton Ford: Tug of War

2008-07-21T14:51:00.000-07:00

Fresh off several special appearances opening Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Tour, comes Colton with his new video, the title cut of his debut album, Tug of War.

Tonight on Outsources on KGNU

2008-07-21T14:35:00.000-07:00

Check out Outsources tonight from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. on 88.5 FM and 1390 AM or streaming LIVE at KGNU.org. Host Norman Strizek will interview Mike Jones, co-author of I Had to Say Something. In 2006, the staunch political conservative and pastor, Ted Haggard, was ousted from his positions of authority when Jones revealed that Haggard had been having regular sexual relations with him over a three year period. Haggard headed a congregation of some 14,000 members (and was founder and head of an Evangelical organization of some 30 million members) who preached against homosexual civil and marriage rights.

Additionally, MileHighGayGuy Drew Wilson will be on to talk about some of the upcoming news and events in Denver's gay community.

Madonnarama at Tracks - She's 50!

2008-07-21T13:49:00.000-07:00

She likes to stretch and kick! And allegedly make sex-tapes with famous baseball players.

BAD and Tracks to host Unity Dance '08 during DNC

2008-07-21T13:36:00.000-07:00

Babes Around Denver (BAD) and Tracks Nightclub/EXDO Event Center will host a massive welcome party in celebration of the 2008 Democratic National Convention on Saturday, August 23. The event will be held at Tracks/EXDO Event Center, Metro Denver’s only major gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) events center. The party, aptly named “Unity Dance ’08,” is an occasion to bring together the GLBT community and supporters for an evening of music and fun.

“Unity Dance ’08 is believed to be the largest GLBT gathering on record in any host city of a DNC event,” said Dede Frain, founder of BAD and one of the party’s organizers. “It’s an opportunity to provide a welcoming social environment for all GLBT and straight allies, including delegates, media, Metro Denver residents and visitors.”

A catered welcome reception will be held from 7-9 p.m with Denver’s own DJ Trina J playing retro favorites lightly in the background. Starting at 9 p.m., celebrated DJs Manny Lehman and Lydia Prim will step up the party and spin the best dance music all evening while DJ Trina J plays retro/Top 40’s in Heaven Lounge.

Sponsors of “Unity Dance ‘08” include the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Stonewall Democrats, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, The GLBT Center of Metro Denver, Out Front Colorado Newspaper, Boulder Pride, All Terrain Lesbians Foundation, Hip Chicks Out, Cafe Vivid, Colorado Aids Project, Equal Rights Colorado, Boulder Pride, Project Angel Heart and the Matthew Shepherd Foundation.

A portion of the event proceeds will benefit the HRC Foundation’s research, educational and outreach efforts. The Human Rights Campaign is the country’s largest GLBT civil rights organization.

The Tracks/EXDO Events Center is located at 3500 Walnut St., Denver, Colo., 80205. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 before 9 p.m. (includes catered reception), $15 from 9-11 p.m. and $25 after 11 p.m.

David Corder, Fitness Phenom, sez:

2008-07-21T12:54:00.000-07:00

Is Colorado's David Corder the next Fitness Phenom?

2008-07-21T12:42:00.000-07:00

I met David Corder NSCA-CPT, owner and lead trainer at Perfect Fit Wellness Center in Colorado Springs, yesterday at PrideFest in Colorado Springs. David recently won the first round of Project Breakout’s “Search for the next Fitness Phenom” by a landslide.

Project Breakout, an online video voting community, is searching for the next big fitness expert. It is like the “American Idol” for fitness. David’s first DVD entitled “Perfect Posture” was entered in the competition and won the very first week’s contest with over 1700 more online votes than any other contestant. Now he is headed for the finals with an outstanding lead over his competitors.

David now is working on an all new DVD for the finals. He promises a workout program that will build strength and enable the body to lose weight. Most of all, it will be fun! The final online voting period is from September 1st through the 7th with the winner announced on the 8th of September, 2008. First prize for the competition is a contract with a major fitness production company to market his programs across the United States and Canada.

Round one of the competition was strictly an online voting period with the popular votes, comments and views counting for 100% of the victory. The finals will be a combination of online voting and a panel of judges choosing from the 30 final contestants.

To view the winning workout and vote for David, go to ProjectBreakout.com. To purchase your very own copy of David's workout DVD go to Perfect Fit Wellness Center where you can find more information about David and his programs.