You might not be able to tell from the picture, but I’m a very pale-skinned person. A heaping helping of Dutch, Irish and German blood means tanning is not in the cards for me. Never has been and never will be. And, as I’ve always been fond of saying, since I was born blonde, I’m lucky I can even spell the word “tan.”
Despite my tanning handicap, last year I became obsessed with Sandy Hook, a national park in North Jersey. Sure, part of it is all the naked people running around the nude section of Gunnison Beach, but a bigger part is how incredibly peaceful and beautiful it is up there. No boardwalk, no hotels, no houses, nothing but sand and surf and sun and a whole lot of very friendly people.
I was so excited to make my first trip of the year to Sandy Hook a couple of Sundays ago! It was a little chilly and there was a light breeze, but the sun was so bright and warm that it wasn’t difficult to stay nice and toasty. Crazy as it sounds, for me beach season started this year on the day after St. Patrick’s Day (sure, no climate change going on here).
And yes, I’m totally hoarding Coppertone SPF 30. Because the only thing worse than a sunburn is a sunburn at the nude beach.
Philadelphia Firebirds
Philadelphia’s women’s tackle football team is having a pre-season party 9 p.m. March 30 at Tacony Billiards, 6201 Keystone St.
Don’t miss your chance to meet the team, check out the new players and find out more about this year’s schedule. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door, and include all your food and drinks for the night. Sweet!
Stimulus Got Talent
You think America’s got talent? Then you need to check out Stimulus, baby!
Stimulus is holding its first-ever showcase and variety show 9 p.m. March 30 at Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 St. James St., featuring musicians, poets, comedians, dancers and more. You’ll get a chance to vote for the audience favorite in each category, and then you just might see those winners performing at the Dyke March in June! Cover charge is only $10.
Want to jump up on stage and strut your stuff? Then send an email to [email protected] with the subject line “STIMULUS GOT TALENT,” describing your act and including a video. Sorry, but if you don’t include a video, you won’t get in the show.
After the show, stick around for a second helping of your monthly Stimulus Dance Party, just in case you didn’t get enough a couple weeks ago!
Celebrating the Body Erotic
Are you a guy looking for a new way to connect with yourself and other men? Then you should check out Celebrating the Body Erotic, a two-day workshop for men presented by the Body Electric School March 30 and April 1.
The workshop is designed to help you explore your erotic potential through conscious breath, movement, process work and massage. The workshop is held in a safe Center City location that encourages exploration while respecting boundaries and confidentiality.
This is the first step in a series of workshops and retreats designed to help people connect more honestly and fully with themselves and those around them. The Body Electric School offers a wide range of workshops for men and women in both single-sex and co-ed settings, all designed to help people explore their potential and create community while experiencing intimacy, acceptance and inspiration.
For more information on this and other upcoming workshops, see www.thebodyelectricschool.com.
Our Night Out
Come see why PGN readers voted Our Night Out Philadelphia’s best LGBT networking event of 2011 from 6-8 p.m. April 11 at Sole Food Restaurant in the Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market St. This month’s host organization is the Mazzoni Center, which means representatives will be on hand to tell you about the vital services it provides to our community. But if you just want to come for the great drinks, munchies and conversation, that’s OK too!
Sam’s Philly Mixer
Free food! Drink specials! No cover!
Thought that would get your attention.
Join the gang from 6-9 p.m. April 12 at Dark Horse Inn, 421 S. Second St., for Sam’s Philly Mixer. This one’s a monthly networking event held every second Thursday that’s mainly for the ladies, but guys are always welcome. If you want to network professionally, bring your business cards or product samples; for personal networking, just bring your charm and personality. It’s a fun crowd and a great way to make new friends and share embarrassing stories with old ones.
Questions? Comments? Opinions about the new Madonna album? Contact Jim at [email protected].