Babes Around Denver

Countdown to the First Friday 7th Anniversary Party. We have LOTS of fabulous entertainment – check out the schedule! Please note that all references to EXDO mean the BIG back room with the BIG dance floor!The entrance will be on 35th – around the corner! Coat check available.

Have fun!

All times are approximate.

• 6-9 -  CW with DJ Shannon – EXDO
• 6-10 – Complementary Appetizers – Ciolo Foods
• 8:00- DJ Markie opens main room with 80’s 90’s all night
• 8:45 – Samba dance performance – EXDO
• 9-close – DJ Trina J – spinning Top 40 dance, hip-hop Club – EXDO, Wicked Little Girls – GO GO dancing – EXDO and Tracks
• 9-12 – Karaoke in Heaven Lounge (middle room) hosted by Abbi Beer! It’s a blast
• 9-10 – Stilt Acrobatics – Midnite Martini – EXDO and Tracks
• 10: 00 -80’s Burlesque – Midnite Martini and troupe – Tracks
• 10:45 – Dream Project Dance Performance – this is for charity !
• 11:15 – Kaylah Marin performs # 4 Top Billboard Club Play and more – EXDO
• 12:15 – 80’s Burlesque – Midnite Martini dance troupe – EXDO

All times are approximate. Thanks to all our friends at Tracks for helping us with the party and SPECIAL thanks to all our guests for making First Friday the largest monthly women’s party in the US!

First Friday, now in it’s 7th year, began in 2003 and quickly evolved into the largest monthly women’s party in the entire US.  Babes Around Denver aka” BAD” hosted the 1st First Friday in March 2003 and we are thrilled to be hosting our 7th Anniversary Party on March 5th at Tracks/EXDO.

Kaylah Marin, the  R & B/neo soul recording artist from San Francisco, will perform some dance hits including her #4 Top Billboard Club Play hit “On The Floor”. Considering the great fortune that’s been coming her way, the alt-R&B/neo-soul singer/songwriter,  can’t help but beLoving Life these days. After years of applying her multitude of creative talents to a series of wildly diverse creative endeavors—from being lead singer in a techno band, The Riots, to co-founding the non-profit dance, music and theatre company The Butterfly Project—Kaylah is relishing the opportunity to at last pursue her career as a solo artist

Plus all this and more…

The Dream Team Project Dancers

Midnite Martini and her troupe – 80’s burlesque and stilt acrobatics

Samba dance performance

Chair Massage

Karaoke – in Heaven Lounge

Music by DJ’s Trina, Shannon and Markie – early CW and retro with Top 40 dance and  Hip-Hop

Complementary Appetizers by Ciccolo Foods

Doors open at 6 – big dance floor all night

Cover $7

Thursday, March 11th, 2010
The Curtis Hotel
14th and Curtis Streets
Denver, CO

6pm – 7pm – private VIP reception
6.30pm – 9.30pm – general reception, gaming, and silent auction

Click here to purchase your tickets today!

Don’t miss the 13th Annual Jokers, Jewels & Justice, an elegant evening of casino gaming that directly benefits The Center’s Legal & Advocacy program. Originally founded in 1992 as the Colorado Legal Initiatives Project to oppose Colorado’s discriminatory constitutional Amendment 2, The Center’s Legal & Advocacy Program is the only legal program in Colorado dedicated solely to the equality and dignity of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people and those with HIV.

VIP: $100
Your VIP experience at JJJ includes an exclusive, private reception with Barrister of the Year Denise Maes beginning at 6pm, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, a hosted Three Olives martini bar, valet parking at the Curtis, and of course admission to the general reception with casino gaming, deluxe appetizers and hosted bar. VIP tickets are limited and will sell out – so click here to purchase your tickets today!

Patron: $65
Patrons at JJJ are guaranteed a great time. With three Coors and Three Olives hosted bars, delicious bites from Corner Office Catering at the Curtis, authentic grooves from DJ RiPM, an extensive and creative silent auction and professional gaming, JJJ is the best ticket in Denver. Food, folks and fun for $65 – and that includes a donation to The Center’s Legal and Advocacy Program. What a return on your investment. Click here to purchase your tickets today!

The evening’s gaming activities will include blackjack, craps and roulette tables, all run by a professional casino company. The silent auction this year is better than ever and features an African Safari, fine art and several unique packages for pet lovers, yoga lovers, wine lovers and more. DJ RiPM provides premium

Join Babes Around Denver for our second “Cougar Night”. Food and drink specials – no cover!

Babes Around Denver has been invited to connect with a few other lesbian groups for another  mixer. Wwe had more than 100 women at the December event (and it was FREEZING that night)  so this should be a great way to mingle with other women over 40.

What is a cougar? A cougar is an older woman over 40 who typically pursues younger partners. The onset of the cougar years is hotly debated. Some feel that a cougar can be as young as 35 but who really knows? Some cougars are less interested in a relationship than a sexual conquest, perhaps enjoying the fact that they are physically appealing to younger partners.

No matter what you think – it’s all in good fun so come on down for the February mixer and check it out.

Hamburger Mary’s Queen M Room (17th and Clarkson) 6: 30 Free! Thanks to Lesbian Social Meetup and Third Thursday Meetup for inviting us. Everyone welcome!

Babes Around Denver has teamed up with Club Skirts to host a Dinah Party at the February First Friday  at Tracks. We will be doing give aways including some Dinah Tshirts and tickets to some of the big Dinah parties. This year’s Dinah event is the 20th Anniversary Celebration and headliners include Ke$ha, Salt n Pepa and Lolene. This WILL be the best Dinah ever – if you have not been there – GO! More than 50,000 women go to Palm Springs every year to experience this lesbian rite of passage. Hotels are going fast so book now.

Last year, tmore than 2000 women attended the  February First Friday so don’t miss this annual party. Our DJs’ Trina, Shannon and Markie will be spinning everything from CW to 80’s to Top 40 and Hip Hop. Doors open at 6. First Friday is still the largest monthly women’s party in the US – watch for info on our” Lucky 7″ Anniversary Party in March.

Happy New Year from Babes Around Denver!

First Friday is THIS week due to the New Year Holiday. DJ Trina J spins in the BIG room all night with music for everyone. She will get the party goin with early CW then rewind to 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. As the night goes on, we will step it up with Top 40 dance, Hip-Hop and more. Huge dance floor all night. First Friday attendance was more than 20,000 during 2009 and it’s still the largest monthly women’s dance party in the US.

Stay tuned for updates on our 7th Anniversary Party in March.

BabesArounDenver and Hip Chicks Out team up again for a New Year’s rager “bang” at The Annex – Denver’s newest events center. DJ ’s Shannon and Tori Simone will bring in the New Year with your favorite beats from Country Western, 80’s to Hip Hop, House, Indie and Top 40. Dancing by Avalon Entertainment and balloon drop at midnight!

Doors open @ 8pm | 3 levels l 2 dance floors | 4 rooms | FREE Parking | 3090 Downing (31^st and Downing near downtown).

Table Reservations last call – only a few left : email dedefrain@babesaroundenver.com

Presale Tix for only $10 purchased no later than 12/28/09 ($15 at the door) available at  http://www.glbtcolorado.org/BANGNewYearsEve.aspx

Portion of proceeds will benefit The Center!

Winner Announced!

Congratulations to Kim Northrup who won the NYE limo party package from Denver Limo and JustQMe. How COOL is that. Kim will be partying with 7 friends for 6 hours in a stretch limo sipping champagne. We hope she brings her party to “Bang” the women’s New Year’s Eve Party by Babes Around Denver and Hip Chicks Out. Contact Dede Frain for info on Reserved Seating for the big night.

Congratulations!! Check the winning ticket number here

WINNER MUST CLAIM PRIZE WITHIN 24 HOURS OR WE WILL SELECT ANOTHER TICKET HOLDER.

“Safe and Stylish”

Our winner will go out in style on NYE for an unforgettable Limo Party for 8 with champagne.

Thanks for entering the drawing and a big thanks to JustQMe and Denver Limo for sponsoring such a great package.

Women’s Party NYE

Don’t forget Babes Around Denver and Hip Chicks Out team up again for a New Year’s rager “Bang” at The Annex – Denver’s newest events center. DJ ’s Shannon and Tori Simone will bring in the New Year with your favorite beats from Country Western, 80’s to Hip Hop, House, Indie and Top 40. Doors open @ 8pm | 3 levels l 2 dance floors | 4 rooms | FREE Parking | 3090 Downing (31^st and Downing near downtown).

Table Reservations available: email dedefrain@babesaroundenver.com

Presale Tix for only $10 purchased no later than 12/28/09 ($15 at the door) available at  http://www.glbtcolorado.org/BANGNewYearsEve.aspx

Portion of proceeds will benefit The Center!

Babes Around Denver has receved  urgent request for assistance and we are reaching out to our community to request donations to the Family Crisis Center.  Many of these kids will be spending the holidays at the crisis center and many do not have any family support. You can drop off donations at

2929 W. 10^TH AVE.

Denver, Colorado  80204

Gifts for Individual Youth

Clothing (adult sizes, S to 3XL)

• Hooded sweatshirts, Pants, Shirts, T-shirts
• Winter Coats, hats, gloves
• Socks, underwear (the boys prefer “boxer” style), bras
• Shoes (athletic shoes only please – adult women’s sizes 7-11; adult men’s sizes 6-14)
• Pajamas, slippers

Games/Toys/Art Supplies:

• Board games, puzzles, dominos, decks of cards
• Sports balls (soccer, basketball, volleyball, NERF footballs), hacky sacks
• Books (teen and young adult titles, fiction and non-fiction, non-violent content please)
• Art supplies (knitting needles, crochet hooks, yarn, “how to draw” books, colored pencils, bead kits, etc.)
• Portable cd players and headphones
• Remote control cars, Legos, “Tech Deck” finger skateboards

Misc:

• Hygiene products (toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hair gel, deodorant, chapstick, face wash) *no aerosol/spray products please
• Hair-care products (curling irons, flat irons, blow dryers, hair ties, brushes, combs, etc)
• Make-up kits
• Sketchbooks, drawing pads, journals, stationary, photo albums, 2010 wall calendars
• Gift cards (Target, Wal-Mart, clothing stores, restaurants, art supply stores, grocery stores, book stores, etc)
• Water bottles
• Alarm clocks

* Please note that if you are donating clothing, our dress code does not allow the following items

• Solid red, blue or purple clothing (gang-affiliated)
• Clothing with inappropriate writing (advertising drugs or alcohol, pants with writing on the rear or the “I’m cute and sexy” message shirts that are popular with teenage girls)
• Sleeveless shirts
• 2-piece swimsuits

Facility Wish List

• Nintendo Wii games and controllers; Wii Fit Balance Board and game
• Gift certificates for movies, s porting events, the Denver Zoo, roller-skating, ice skating, bowling, etc.
• Twin size comforters, blankets, sheets and pillows
• Bath towels and washcloths
• Batteries (especially AA and AAA)
• Musical Instruments (guitars, keyboards, drum machines, etc)
• Yoga mats, exercise balls, etc
• Irons and ironing boards
• Movies (G, PG and appropriate PG-13 titles – no violent or sexual content)

*** For more information about our holiday donation program, please contact Erin Mays at 720-944-3764 or erin.mays@denvergov.org