gay area ?

[Kinetic IV]

The clarifications are most welcome, thank you Eric and the Astropups. A therapy dog? Imagine that. Anyway I just flagged 7:30 and Catharsis on my map of must visit camps.

[theCryptofishist]

So many parties for hot gay boys...what's a hot lesbian to do?

Whatever (and whomever) she wants!

[MoisturePup]

And to think I thought Jiffy Lube was all there was. But let me guess, all of the cool things like Astro Pups and the like cater to twinks? Or are these places open to bears, cubs and other affiliations?

The (mostly gay, but not completely) Village of Avalon Synapse Station breaks down as follows:

the Astropups: primarily cubby guys.
the playa Faeries: Artsy bears, and cubs for the most part.
Vietnamese Iceed Coffee Camp (VICC) : All sorts of people, but predominately thinner late 20's early 30's gay boys.
Camp Stella: first year as a camp, the guys who run it are similar physically to those in VICC
Temple Of Poi: Not a gay camp, first year in Avalon.
Quixote's Cabaret: Europeans, some straight, mostly gay, really fun.


If you are coming this late in the game your best bet for joining any camp is Vietanemese Iceed Coffee Camp. They don't require a lot of work pre-playa (although you do have to do shifts making coffee for the masses which is tons of fun.) Or else you can contact those who run the Village of Avalon and ask if it's alright co camp in the Unaffilated Avalonians section of the Village. Check out their website here: http://www.noeboys.net/avalon/

[MoisturePup]

And to think I thought Jiffy Lube was all there was. But let me guess, all of the cool things like Astro Pups and the like cater to twinks? Or are these places open to bears, cubs and other affiliations?

The (mostly gay, but not completely) Village of Avalon Synapse Station breaks down as follows:

the Astropups: primarily cubby guys.
the playa Faeries: Artsy bears, and cubs for the most part.
Vietnamese Iceed Coffee Camp (VICC) : All sorts of people, but predominately thinner late 20's early 30's gay boys.
Camp Stella: first year as a camp, the guys who run it are similar physically to those in VICC
Temple Of Poi: Not a gay camp, first year in Avalon.
Quixote's Cabaret: Europeans, some straight, mostly gay, really fun.


If you are coming this late in the game your best bet for joining any camp is Vietanemese Iceed Coffee Camp. They don't require a lot of work pre-playa (although you do have to do shifts making coffee for the masses which is tons of fun.) Or else you can contact those who run the Village of Avalon and ask if it's alright co camp in the Unaffilated Avalonians section of the Village. Check out their website here: http://www.noeboys.net/avalon/

I want to also add that Avalon is very full this year. We probablydon't have room for an additional RV. (but you never know, ask somebody in charge if you really want it.) But definately drop by to spend time with us, or camp near the village if you can't camp in it.

[SFNathan]

Keith,

First of all, welcome to Burning Man! You are going to have the time of your life. There is nothing in the world like it and you and your boyfriends are going to have a total blast!

I'm the coordinator for new people at the Avalon Synapse Station Village, and it's true that we are pretty much packed to capacity at this point, and definitely can't take another RV. However, since our village seems to be a gathering place for a lot of LGBT people, we are recommending that people feel free to camp in the vicinity of our village near 7:30 and Catharsis, and come be a part of our village even if you aren't camping in our mapped out area. There will be other groups doing this as well. For instance, we have another group, Camp Jungle Love (a group of like 20 gay men with an RV) who are camping across the street from us in the area where it is no longer scheduled for theme camps. They will be just across the street and are basically a part of our village even if they aren't camping in our mapped out area. So you are welcome to camp near us and be a part of our community just like they are. I think there will be a lot of queerness in the vicinity of 7:30 and Catharsis...

And speaking of queerness, all of Burning Man is pretty queer regardless of sexuality. It's pretty awesome how gay/straight/bi/lesbian/transgender/leather/hippie/freakyness/whatever blends into a human community at Burning Man where all those terms don't seem to mean so much. People are just together enjoying radical self expression.

If you want to read up on Avalon, here's our websites:

Avalon Synapse Station:
http://www.noeboys.net/avalon/

Fairyland:
http://www.playafairies.com/

Astropups
http://www.astropups.com/playa

Vietnamese Iced Coffee Camp:
http://www.noeboys.net/vicc/

Camp Stella:
http://campstella.org/

Temple of Poi:
http://templeofpoi.com/

Quixote’s Cabaret:
http://www.dancecommandos.org/


Looking forward to seeing you on the playa!

[theCryptofishist]

And speaking of queerness, all of Burning Man is pretty queer regardless of sexuality. It's pretty awesome how gay/straight/bi/lesbian/transgender/leather/hippie/freakyness/whatever blends into a human community at Burning Man where all those terms don't seem to mean so much. People are just together enjoying radical self expression.

Want to reiterate it. Tried to express something similier eariler on, but it really is sort of pan sexual in the best way. One reason why the dirty old h ippies lusting after sweet young things is extra creepy there.

[kitten_sf]

Comfort & Joy is a queer art camp that hosts restorative, relaxing, and celebratory social events.

Our events calendar is below, and you can find us on 7:30 near Ego, very close to Avalon Synapse Station. Check out our website for more info: http://www.klodhopper.com/joy

Hope to see y'all on the playa!

:) Kitten
Comfort & Joy





Comfort & Joy Events

Our 2005 Black Rock City event schedule...


RECURRING EVENTS

Disco Nap

1-3pm, Tuesday afternoon through Saturday afternoon

Restore your body and recharge your batteries at Comfort & Joy every afternoon, where you can immerse yourself in enchanting art installations, soothe your playa-foot at our self-service pedicure salon, and bask in the dust-free shade & gentle beats of Afterglow Lounge.

Afterglow

3am-6am, Wednesday morning through Sunday morning

Get to know your playa honey, meet new friends, and come down gently in Comfort & Joy's plush, enclosed Afterglow Lounge at this nightly queer afterparty.


DAILY EVENTS

Yoga with Fuzzy

4-5pm, Tuesday & Thursday afternoon

Fuzzy hosts this gentle afternoon yoga class inspired by the Kundalini approach with a focus on spinal flexibility, digestion, and breathing. Expect a low to moderate impact class with special attention paid to relaxing and mobilizing your back and oxygenating your blood! No experience needed but please know your limits. Bring mat, towel or something to sit on.

Psychotropic Pajama Party

Midnight to 2am, late Tuesday night/Wednesday morning

Release your tension at Comfort & Joy's provocative pajama party for sultry queers at Afterglow Lounge, a luscious enclosed bi-level boudoir featuring warm downtempo grooves. Dress to charm, captivate, and cuddle.

Comfort & Joy's Pedicure Party

3-5pm, Wednesday afternoon

Prepare for the glorious week ahead by pampering yourself and others with a soothing foot massage and pedicure at this self-service salon. Find fellow foot aficionados to trade pedicures, gossip, and playa fashion tips. Your hosts will provide moisturizing cremes, colorful polishes, and tools; bring your creative self & touch up your look!

Shimmer @ Afterglow

2-4am, early Thursday morning

Relax your mind and come down gently at this afterparty geared for queers featuring ethereal, groovy desert trance with DJ Pup taking you into the early morning hours.

Blacklight Hootenanny Hoedown

9-11pm, Thursday night

Calling all dykes, trannies, fags, and freaks! Join the denizens of Rim Rock City at the Golden Cockring Saloon for cactus shooters, disco country grooves, and good naughty fun. Throw on your best blacklight western drag, visit the playa's only day-glo ghost town, and pick up some fun day-glo genital jewelry!

Uncorked: A Jazz Oasis

11am-2am, Friday morning

Need a break from techno beats? Enjoy lively classic jazz and bubbly beverages as you open your eyes to another glorious day on the playa.

Fags Over 4-Tea

4-6pm, Friday afternoon

Comfort & Joy invites fags over 40 and their friends to join us for an afternoon tea social. Enjoy cooling refreshments and fun & games with other grownups. Our younger friends are most welcome, especially if they're bright, witty, and willing to serve those cooling refreshments.

Sparkle @ Afterglow

3-5am, late Friday night/Saturday morning

Come in from the cold and groove to chill beats that will warm your soul when DJ Kitty spins at Afterglow Lounge. Cuddle with your playa honey and let the music move you.

[EvilDustBooger]

Comfort & Joy

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Are you familiar with the song by that name
featured in "BatBoy the Musical"??

total rocking song
Love the name.....