It’s a ride not a race…come play with us! Venus de Miles is a lot of things – a celebration of sisterhood, support for Greenhouse Scholars, and crazy fun – but one thing it’s not is a race. So, don’t be afraid to walk your bike up that hill, stop to listen to a band, and, most importantly, enjoy yourself. Join us August 28, 2011, for the fourth year – it’ll be bigger, better, and more inspiring than ever. Why not ride with a bunch of  BAD Girls?.  How bout riding and sporting one of our limited edition cycling jerseys? 100% of jersey proceeds will be donated to Greenhouse Scholars and last year we raised $1000 for the cause.  Help send some kids to college while you meet, mingle and ride with 1800 women. Babes Around Denver is a proud media sponsor of this awesome event and 60 women signed up with us in 2010. Jerseys are $65.95 plus tax/handling….this is a great deal for a great cause. To order a jersey, email dedefrain@comcast.net and tell us your size.  We will mail you a an on line invoice for easy payment. Please note – jerseys run really small so size up (XL for 150 lb at 5’8″) Register now and select Babes Around Denver for the team name from the drop down menu and use VDMPARTNER05 to get the BAD discount. Registration fee goes up August 21st!!! You can ride any distance and still be BAD!!!  

Be A Part of Equality! Date: Saturday, May 21, 2011 Place: Grand Hyatt Denver Address: 1750 Welton Street Denver, CO 80202 Ticket Information: $160 Early Bird Price $175 After April 15th Get your tickets here! The Night’s Festivities: 6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception – Join us for our lively reception with local artists and musicians, and your chance to bid on hot silent auction items from high-end art to travel packages. 8:00 p.m. Dinner Program 10:00 p.m. Exclusive Gala After Party at the Grand Hyatt hotel

The Center is pleased to announce that TAG restaurant in Larimer Square (1441 Larimer St) will be hosting a fundraiser for The Center on October 4th from 6pm – 9pm. Join us for cocktails, appetizers and great company, all for just $27.77! Admission includes drinks and apps, and all proceeds benefit The Center. We’ll have pictures of our new building (we moved in this July) and information about how you can contribute and become a part of building a permanent home for the LGBT community in Colorado. For more info visit the The Center web site

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

Congratulations to Jodi Cohen and Jennifer Cogdon who won the $35 Water Works Car Wash Certificates. Get your cars cleaned for the holidays. See who was there…pics from First Friday and the Holiday Mixer. Thanks to Kate Levy Photography Will be last call soon for the NYE Limo Pkg Drawing.  Get a free entry ticket at JustQMe.com (correction – pkg is for party of 8). Winner will be announced on the BAD web site on December 15th. Winner must redeem within 24 hours or prize will be awarded to another ticket holder.

Don’t forget – Wednesday is the BAD  networking barbecue at Decatur St Grill. Bring your business cards and connect with like minded women -for services and business contacts or JUST  to meet new friends. The patio is open and  $5 includes barbecue. ttp://www.babesaroundenver.com/upcoming-events/ Drink Specials: $5 High Call Vodka, $6 Patron Margaritas ;,$2.25 Domestic Beers and $3.25 Imported Beers.

Babes Around Denver is pleased to welcome the First Annual BellaY Lesbian Book Tour to First Friday. Bella Books is the largest lesbian press in the United States and is exclusively devoted to publishing entertaining and relevant stories by, for and about lesbians. More than 30 of its authors have won or been finalists for prestigious writing awards, representing nearly 25% of the titles in its catalog. Some of lesbian fiction’s legendary authors either write or edit for the press, including Katherine V. Forrest.  So far we have the following writers committed to promoting and attending the event: KG MacGregor Karin Kallmaker Kenna White Terri Breneman Claire Rooney Tracey Richardson Let’s welcome these women to First Friday. We are thrilled that Bella Books has teamed up with BAD to bring this exciting event to Denver. 25% of book proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity. For more info check out the Bella Book Tour Web Site http://www.bellaytour.com More details on June First Friday will be in the next post.

Check out our New Event – Texas Hold Em Poker at Decatur St Bar and Grill (8th and Decatur).  Join some Babes for a few friendly games. Don’t know how to play – NO PROBLEM – we will teach you. Stop by and check it out – this is a great way to meet new friends.  7PM No Pay In $3 Beer $5  High Call Vodka $3 Wells $6 Patron Margs Light Dinner Menu Available Check our events page for other updates http://www.babesaroundenver.com/upcoming-events/

Party Friday May 15th at “Her Bar” -Denver’s newest lesbian club – great space, great sound and great vibe.  We welcome the new bar and BAD looks forward to hosting some fun events at Her Bar. Watch for Pride weekend updates and make sure you wacth the  parade in front of Her Bar.