The XL Nightclub is finally opening Friday, January 27 and the grand opening weekend goes until the 29th. Friday nights are FV Events which stands for Brandon Voss and Tony Fornabaio events. This night is the Rock It night at the 512 West 42nd club between 10th and 11th Avenues. 42 Below features a complimentary bar these nights from 10 to 11pm with DJ Carlos Melange in the Main room and normally performances from Amanda Lepore and DJ Lady Bunny and Jonte.

The ultimate party promoter in NY John Blair is back with Beto Sutter in association with Alan Picus brings you the JB XL Saturday nights. This Saturday begins with a performance from Kristine W, DJ Stephan Grondin, and DJ Steve Sidewalk.

Sunday Funday? XL Nightclub features a Tea Dance and a late night party. Christina Visca’s Classic Tea with Music from Warren Gluck.

Saturday, November 13 comes a new party in NYC. NYC the birthplace of the original A-list. Club 57 presents a new College Party with only a $5 cover for anyone aged 21-25 before midnight. Who gets out before Midnight? Um you if you want to get in for $5.
The real question though is why not just get out before 11pm and get free cover or at 10pm and get a full open bar. DJ Johnny Dynell spins this downstairs at Club 57 then you can walk downstairs to see Madonna’s Sticky and Sweet DJ Escape or walk over to the lounge and hear DJ Keo Nozari.

POPular’s grand opening also has performances from Krystal Something-something, Charmin ultra, Mary Jo Camelltoe, Backspace, an Jimmie Sprinkles.

I am a bit confused though because it says its a college party then it talks about a special price for ages 21-25 at a $5 cover but does that mean it is an 18 and up event to compete with Rush? It says no where on the flyer if it is an 18 and up event or not so I will assume it is not.

Reichen’s dinner story with Austin was one that really intrigued me about this herbal supplement he took at a party and he said he walked around with a hard on for two hours or so.  Wow.  And what might the name of this herbal supplent be so that I can purchase it myself?

The guy who is most A-list is Mike Ruiz in my opinion because of his photography is so world known. Mike has worked with Britney Spears, Lance Bass, Beyonce, Dolly, Ru Paul, and Kelly Rowland. The next A-lister of importance would be Reichen Lehmkuhl who is famous mostly from when Lance Bass came out. I mean I know few people who paid attention to CBS “The Amazing Race,” but then again it had its audience. Reichen seemed to act like he was embarrassed of his relationship with NSYNC’s Lance Bass like he wanted to move away from that and be known for something else. I don’t think that’s too bad of a thing to be known for Lance is hotter than Rodney in my opinion. Maybe it’s the eyes?

Neither Austin Armacost or Rodiney Santiago stood out as models. Nothing like the models they had on the BRAVO TV show Manhunt now those were some hot boys. Rodiney at first seemed like your typical Brazilian model who gets attached to a boyfriend in a short time and being bi-sexual (citizenship?). We could all use a Brazilian model but make sure he has a job first.

My favorite on the show besides Mike Ruiz is Derek Lloyd Saathoff. Derek who called Austin Armacost a “Neanderthal” is actually a southern boy who has a successful career in Model Management is mainly why I watch the show but he does get a little bitchy at times. He in a way is the stereotypical attitude of New York Social scene and that’s good and its bad. I think hes the most attractive but that’s because hes the one I would want to date or marry until he calls me a “Neanderthal”.

I am glad to see Austin on the show because it shows what someone who has been kicked out of the A-list looks like and their struggle to get back online. You can tell he’s kind of past his prime even at only 22, there is just no future in modeling I can see for him. I know thirty-year-olds that could deserve a spot in modeling more than him. Austin hanging up the phone on Derek and acting like a Farm Animal is just not proper in the Hamptons or in LA where he lived. No one does that well unless they are on a reality show.  Oh yeah and  this home that Austin owns in London? hmm.

Ryan Nickulas just seems like the most adorable character (but then again who doesn’t love Salon owners) on the show him and his assistant (or friend or whatever role that guy is supposed to play) he’s gossiping with all the time. Ryan certainly works with A-list celebs and he’s legally married. Overall I was hoping for more single action on the show and more bar hopping and clubbing but this is a different kind of A-list and sadly I am still addicted to the new LOGO show. I would have really loved to have seen a nightclub owner or promoter on this show such as John Blair or Chris Ryan.

I really think a fundraiser to benefit needy teenagers is a really great place to start a bitch fight.

Foursquare and LOGO have gotten together for an A-list contest by checking into places and earning the A-list badge for a $1,000 prize. You must visit Foursquare.com/logotv and click on Follow Now then you check in to the pre-determined locations as displayed on the app. The locations will include gay bars, wine bars, lounges, hotel bars, restaurants, spas, sushi restaurants, art galleries, and more. You can watch A-List: New York on LOGO TV and if you do not have LOGO then call your cable company!

Call Me Derek. =)

The party is 21 & over & goes til 4 a.m. The official launch of the party is this Thursday.

Pop!sm plays the classics and is Rated X for Xtra Fun (we like anything rated X). Drink Specials: $5 Draft Beers All Night. Happy Hour from 7-9 Featuring $5 Vodka Drinks & $6 Martinis.

Barracuda was a busy bar on a Monday with some cute guys and very nice set of bartenders.  It was Peppermint’s last night to perform at the bar because she is on tour right now internationally to promote her new album.  This includes new singles Servin’ It Up and Thought You Knew.  Servin’ It Up is a video that includes our favorite gay rapper Kazwell and even has the Gay Pimp sitting at a booth.  Get it requested on LOGO!

Peppermint was voted the drag queen of the year on the HX awards in NYC.  I think she may just be the best drag queen in the country right now. She has more creativity than anyone I have seen this year! In person we meet her.. a genuine person and loves to have fun!

Here are some photos of Peppermint Servin’ It Up for her fans out at Barracuda on a Monday night.  Check out the hot guy she picked out of the crowd and handcuffed on stage.  She even wrote all over his hot body.  She did a beautiful Mariah look, a hilarious Taylor Swift, and so many other fun songs!

It’s funny I just went to Austin for Splash weekend and went to a club in NYC last night called Splash.  Splash had what it called college night but it was not what I remembered of what college nights used to be in NY.  Splash was a great club with two levels of dancing but only one real dancefloor – the other was more of a lounge area with people dancing.  It was open until around 4am and was pretty busy earlier in the night it seemed and then died off somewhat.  I think people are still tired from Labor Day weekend.  I know I am!

I believe Splash is supposed to be more circuity during the weekends and more hip hop and top 40 for it’s Thursday college night. We are planning on hitting up Mr. Blacks, Hiro, Rush (18 and up), HK Lounge, and Greenhouse Sundays while we are in town.  Let’s hope there is lots of eye candy out.  Have not been to NYC in sometime mainly because most of the big clubs have died but let’s hope there is more to do than I have seen online.

New York City wants to reduce thier hard hit budget projected at $4 billion and they unveiled a marketing campaign to attract more GLBT tourists from around the world.  They will be competiting for the top vacation spot over Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and places such as P-town.  The problem is that this is just marketing/advertising.  It is not bringing back the gay friendly NYC we once knew.  It does not bring back the big dance clubs nor does it get rid of the ridiculous dance permit laws.

Yes there are still dance clubs but small and overcrowded basements and lounges just do not count.  Not saying that clubs are the only reason for tourism but the fact that they became so overly stict shutting down gay establishments a few years back and when they turned down a gay pride festival that really sent a bad taste towards the Bloomberg types and chased people away from that scene.

When I can goto a bigger club in Columbus, Oh and a more exciting gay pride parade on the same weekend why travel to NYC?  Actually more cities should take note on the coolness and liberalness of Columbus for their pride.

NY does have some exciting things to see as a tourist now though.  In June, they plan to open a High Line Park on New York City’s Gansevoort Street.  An abondoned railway turned park and elevated walkway in the sky that will cover a total of 1.45 miles.

This Rainbow Pilgrimage campaign comes months in advance of the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in Manhattan in June.  It sounds like if you plan to hit up NYC then June is the best time.

I need to make it to NY soon and I am glad that they are spending money advertising to GLBT.  Maybe they will come back.

HK Lounge is in NYC at 405 w 39th street. The place has been getting more and more packed every week (I know because I like it so much that I practically live there). HK got amazing reviews in HX Magazine for FRAT BOI Wednesdays and also for HOT MESS Sundays both of which rocked last week and where packed to the rim with the hottest boys I have ever seen (not counting the go-go boys). HK will be featured in Page Six Magazine’s “Let’s Do Brunch” section in Sunday’s paper (November 16th issue) Be sure to pick up a copy this weekend or check online at nypost.com.

If that’s not enough the Go-Go boys on Fridays and Saturdays are to DIE for. Between Dante, Sam, Ajuna, and Michael and bartenders like Heran, Eddy, and Mike honestly I don’t know which one I would rather dream about.

The staff in general is nice, courteous and sincere and service is great which adds to the fantastic atmosphere which is classy and laid back but A LOT OF FUN. I really mean it too (I can be found lounging here Wednesday and Friday-Sunday)

So to sum it up, GO TO HK. You will love it! BTW I have also heard that you can RSVP for a free BTL. I think their # is 212 913-9092 or something like that just call them up.  Learn more about this fun lounge at hkhellskitchen.com.

WEDNESDAYS
FRAT BOI WEDNESDAYS! NO COVER!
9pm-4am – 39th & 9th Ave
Hosted by Spicky Hilton, J-Roc, Vlad, Joe McHugh, Chris, Justin and Brian
$4 vodka drinks from 10pm-12am
Weekly giveaways and surprise guests
Live performance by Spicky Hilton

HK FRIDAYS – NO COVER!
10pm-4am – 39th & 9th Ave
$5 drinks from 11pm-12am
Hot NEW Weekly Porn Party Hosted by SPICKY HILTON

HK SATURDAYS – NO COVER!
10pm-4am – 39th & 9th Ave
$5 drinks from 11pm-12am
Hot Go-Go boys, FREE shots ALL night!
Hosted by PEPPERMINT

SUNDAYS
GaySocialites.com & STEVE SIDEWALK PRESENT
HOT MESS @ HK – NO COVER!
Hosted by Charles Winters, Chandilier & Logan Hardcore
$1 drinks from 10-11pm.
$5 vodka cocktails from 11pm-1am

What do you think about text message boards at clubs to meet someone? I just do not feel right about putting all my business up on a plasma screen when I am being hit on or hitting on someone at a club. Then again maybe it will take off and it could be an easier way of meeting people if the people on the other end play the same texting game.

Maybe after the $3 long island teas you will be ready to start texting some people on the big plasma above. I could use one of those long islands right now and some NYC boys to go with it!

Splash is located at 50 W 17th street between 5th and 6th avenue in NYC. If you are on the Chris Ryan mailing list (ChrisRyan at ChrisRyanNYC.com) they send you a free invite most the time so make sure you sign up.

New York City was once the hottest, high energy cities to visit for a good time at the clubs. The social scene in New York for gays and clubgoers has now taken an even lower level. Money spent in New York from gays and sophisticated tourists may soon drop once they realize how horrible a wreck Mayor Bloomberg is making out of the city.

What is there to do in NYC if there are no good clubs? NYC is taking steps backwards in the world while other cities are progressing ahead.

Peter Rauhofer has a party at Stereo for now but that will also come to and end soon. The building where Stereo Saturday’s is held will be torn down soon. The tourists and residents of New York City will soon find themselves in smaller, more humble clubs. There has got to be something done to save the scene in one of the largest cities in the world or this could eventually spread.