by Eric A. Crabtree
AUSTIN, TEXAS
Splash Day(s) 2001
Happy Splash Day 2001. Splash festivities begin for Texas way down south in the Valley from Fri. Apr. 27 - Sun., Apr. 29, with Splash at the New Upper Deck Resort and Crews Quarter's Bar who sponsor their annual Splash Beach and Pool Party all weekend long. On Splash Sun., Apr. 29, from 12 noon to 12am, they offer their strippers, female impersonators, pool, Jacuzzi, volleyball, music, fun and free BBQ from 3-7pm. The New Upper Deck & Crews' Quarter Bar also features a clothing optional resort - 1/2 block to Gay beach located at 120 E. Atol St. on South Padre Island. E-mail: spiup@aol.com or visit newupperdeck.com or call 956.761.5953 for more info. Galveston and Houston will also celebrate Splash Day Weekend on Sun, May 6. Check out Hank Huke, Jr.'s column in this edition on pg. EX-22.
The longest running and official Splash Day is central Texas's 24th annual Splash Day 2001 held in Austin from Fri. May 4 through Sun., May 6 - Splash Day 2001, starting at 12 noon at Hippie Hollow - Lake Travis. The lake is FULL of water, ya'll. Splash Day 2001 is Austin's first GLBT spring event sponsored by bars, clubs and businesses of the Austin Tavern Guild (ATG). Revelers can obtain free wristbands on Sat. night, May 5; for free beer from kegs at Lake Travis on Sun., Splash Day 2001. Host bar/club businesses will check IDs and give out the wrist bracelets. Hosts for Splash Day 2001 from the ATG are Ambush, 'Bout Time, Boyz Cellar, Chain Drive, Charlie's Austin, Col. Bob Collins, Coors of Austin, Forum, Midtowne Spa, Oilcan Harry's, Pizazz, QTexas, Rain/ip> and the United Court of Austin. Commemorative Splash Day 2001 T-shirts will be on sale from ATG members participating for only $10. Some of the festivities around the city for the weekend include DJ Roland 'Ro' Belmares (LA/Austin) at Splash on Sat., May 5 & then, on Splash Day Sunday, a BBQ cookout on the patio, Video Post Office and retro videos all after the lake. DJ Scot Free spins Fri. at the Forum and then guest DJ Don Bishop (Palm Springs) spins Sat., May 5. On Sun., it's their tea dance with DJ Danny and rooftop cookout after Splash. Girls World climaxes on Mon., May 7 with bikini wrestling on the rooftop. Dick's hosts many festivities including their complimentary HH Buffet on Fri., May 4, then their Imperial Fest by the United Court of Austin with food, fun, shows and music held on Sat. May 5 all day long starting at 4pm & Momma's Boyz all weekend long. On Splash Sunday, May 6, they host their complimentary patio cookout at 5pm and then karaoke at 9pm.
Charlies.Austin will promote Splash Day 2001 Weekend with a tentative Foam Party on Sat., May 5, Manwatch Men all weekend and on Mon. May 7, come celebrate Col. Bob Collins's 74th birthday at the club. 'Bout Time will be hosting fun all weekend long. Boyz Cellar features Boyz Cellar strippers at 10pm nightly and after-hours all weekend long. Chain Drive pumps into the leather daily/nightly with DJs Don & Eric. Midtowne Spa hosts their Splash Day 2001 Leather Parties on Fri. May 4 & Sat. May 5. Element Nightclub dives into nightly dancing with radio sponsorships and drink specials with DJs Jenkins and Hilbert. Oilcan Harry's should be packed with the boys with DJs Dig'M, Licious and Bang. Rainbow Cattle Company features a complimentary HH buffet on Fri., May 4, and country dancing fun all weekend long. Don't forget to stop in for a drink social at 1920's Club or Gaby & Mo's. Day's Inn North Central has great room specials on accommodations just for Splashers with $59 king or $61 double by presenting their advertisement below. Also, visit the Leather Chest for your Splash Day 2001 needs. When drinking, try a Coors or Coors Light or a Bud Light to quench your thirst and then maybe Austin Hotscorts for your wet and wild needs 24/7 in or out by calling 512.825.1024. Splash Day 2001 precedes Austinite resident Col. Robert 'Bob' Collins 74th birthday on Mon., May 7. For more info. on Splash Day 2001, e-mail Ozparade@aol.com or contact any host ATG member, business or organization. Look for additional info. on events in this edition, your #1 total Splash Day 2001 GLBT coverage. Happy Splashing!
United Court Hosts An Imperial Fiesta - Come celebrate Cinco De Mayo on Sat., May 5, at Dick's Deja Disco. An Imperial Fiesta is being presented by The United Court of Austin and proceeds will benefit The United Court of Austin Charities and Meals on Wheels. The party kicks off at 4pm where special guest DJ for the evening Richard Tijerina will be spinning a mix of Latino music and dance music. Special entertainment will be provided throughout the evening with Roy Lozano's Ballet Folklorico taking the stage at 6pm and 8pm and the Austin Babtist Women taking the stage at 7pm. At 9:30pm enjoy a Super Salsa Show featuring Alix Courtnie, Bebe Hughes, Cecilia Martay, Kelly Kline and others who will delight the audience with special Latino entertainment. A special "We get a kick out of you" raffle will be held with prizes ranging from T-shirts, gift certificates to your favorite Austin establishments and a VCR. All will be given away throughout the evening. A fajita feast will also be served. Celebrate Cinco De Mayo while helping out a worthy cause.
Eeyore Turns 38 - It's time to celebrate our favorite donkey: Eeyore's 38th Annual Birthday Party on Sat., Apr. 28 to be held at Pease Park located between West M.L.K. and W. 15th on N. Lamar starting at 11am until dark. The rain date will be Sat., May 5. Live music will be featured from 12 noon to 6pm. Music is a sound of celebration at Eeyore's Birthday Party and all attendees are asked to bring non-amplified percussion instruments to join in the tribal ritual. Everyone is also asked to wear a costume and costume contests will be held. Eeyore's Birthday Party is a fund-raiser sponsored by the YMCA of the University of Texas and the University Area Partners to benefit themselves and other nonprofit groups in Austin. These groups will be selling hot and cold food (including vegetarian), soft drinks, juices and spring water, domestic and imported beer. Look for commemorative Eeyore cups and T-shirts. Admission is free for the day's event. No parking will be available at the park. Please take the bus, ride a bike, or walk! Free shuttle buses will run from 10am to 8pm between Pease Park and the intersections of 18th & Congress, and 17th & San Jacinto Sts. The party is for all ages with a children's area from 11am until 6pm. Dogs are allowed on leashes. For more info. call 512.448.5160, or e-mail eeyore@sexton.com or visit sexton.com/eeyores.
"Tribal Rain" Brews Memorial Weekend - Austin, the jewel of Texas, is the spot for Memorial Day Weekend when Ben Parsley & Splash Productions present Meltdown 2001- "Tribal Rain" from May 25-27. Party with your friends and their friends in Austin, as Meltdown 2001 kicks off on Fri., May 25 with MYSTIC THUNDER - the official welcome to Austin Party at Radisson Ball Room located at 111 E. Cesar Chavez and Congress Ave. from 10pm - 4am. DJ Phil B (San Francisco) and lighting by Obedient Lighting will be featured. Advance tickets are $20/door $25. On Sat. morning, May 26, Meltdown 2001 features party barges loaded with food, drink and hot guys with LOST LAGOON at Hippie Hollow - Lake Travis. DJ Troy Sands (Dallas) guest spins from 11am to 5pm. Tickets are $55 and include all food, drink and lake barge trip. LOST LAGOON launches for those with full weekend pass (dog tags) from "Just for Fun" at Emerald Point Marina (by Carlos N Charlie's) starting at 11:30am. The last boat will depart the marina at 12:30pm sharp. After 12:30pm a taxi ski boat will shuttle back and forth to take late comers and those wanting to leave the lake early on a first come basis. $35 half boat passes allow entry to the party barges only at Hippie Hollow and only if space is available. The Party Bus to the marina will leave from the Radisson at 10:30am. The cost is $20 for this bus ride and reserved in advance by calling 512.478.1791. The bus should be back around 6:30pm.
Sat. night rings in the main event with TRIBAL RAIN featuring DJ Roland Belmares (Austin / LA) and lighting by Obedient Lighting & Chakra 7 Lasers. Location venue will be the Austin Music Hall located at 209 Nueces from 11pm till 4:30am. Tickets are advance $30/door $35. Sun. morning, May 27 rolls with MORNING HAZE with DJ Joe Gauthreaux (New Orleans) at Element Nightclub located at 301 West Fifth St. (Fifth & Lavaca St.) from 4:30am till 8/9am. Tickets are advance $15/door $20. Sun. afternoon turns into TROPICAL STORM Tea Dance with DJ Don Bishop (Palm Springs) at the Radisson Pool -111 E. Cesar Chavez St. & Congress Ave. from 4pm - 10pm. Tickets are advance $15/door $20. The climax to Meltdown 2001 will happen on Sun. night with RAIN DANCE featuring DJ Michael Tank (Houston) with lighting by Obedient Lighting, to be held at La Zona Rosa located at 612 W 4th St. from 11pm-dawn. Tickets are advance $25/door $30.
Advance tickets and VIP passes for Meltdown 2001 are selling at a brisk pace. Meltdown 2000 sold out of passes last year, so don't wait too long! You can buy online now too with Visa/MC. Only a limited number will be sold at the Texas ticket outlets. Ticket outlets for advance tickets, VIP and weekend passes are available now online through May 5 at http://www.partyaustin.com/meltdown2001/. Ticket outlets in Austin are (Lobo Bookstore, Sparks & TapeLenders), Dallas (Union Jack & Outlines) and Houston (Basic Brothers). VIP weekend passes are $129 with priority access to all Meltdown 2001 events, free shuttle to Sat. night parties, and private VIP chill area with fruit at Sat. and Sun. night events. Rooms for Meltdown 2001 will be hosted at the host hotel, Radisson on Town Lake, with the opening party Fri. night and tea dance by the pool on Sun. Call 800.333.3333 to reserve (code: SPLASH). Room(s) must be reserved by May 5th. Airfare is handled via American Airlines with a discount of 10% 60 days in advance/5% 30 days. Call 800.433.1790 and use Star File # 1051AQ. There will be a free shuttle bus available Sat. night for VIP pass holders only. It will run between the Radisson Hotel and the Austin Music Hall on Sat. night from 11pm - 5am. It will then shuttle from The Austin Music Hall to the after-hours and back to the Radisson until 8am.
Splash Productions is looking for volunteers and help wanted. Splash Productions will fill the following positions in Austin,Texas.All applicants must be able to work and behave in a professional and sober manner in a party setting. Employment will be for the week of May 23rd and varies per job. These positions are for contract pay and/or trade for Meltdown 2001 event tickets. Positions are Stage Manager(s),SoundTechnicians(2), Dancers (please be in shape and willingness to learn a few new choreographed steps), General "Set Up" and "Tear Down," Entertainment Services and other possible staff positions. If you are interested, e-mail staff@partyaustin.com and leave your name, reply e-mail, contact phone number and the position in which you are inquiring. For more info. on Meltdown 2001, please visit the Web site or call 888.558.1791 toll free or in Austin at 512.478.1791. Associate Producers for Meltdown 2001 are Fireball -Chicago,BBMC-Montreal, ReUNION@CityHall - San Francisco, Cherry 06 - Washington DC, Jungle IX - Houston, & Kos-Dallas.
