M.S.I.A -- Missing, Still In Action!

DENVER! Rocky Mountain High!

Okay, so it's not L.A., but some of you travel from time to time, and it's sometimes difficult to find cool places to hang out while you are in other cities.

Cool place to stay:
The Curtis Hotel -- they have a childhood theme going on that is just adorable! The elevator announces what floor you are on: "Second Floor... Peek-a-Boo!," "Third Floor... Marco!... Polo!" and it's all in kids' voices, complete with giggles. The lobby is filled with toys and games... you just have to see it! AND, it's in Downtown, which, unlike L.A., is a real Downtown, with cool shops, cool places to eat, and really great architecture. Plus, the ratio of ordinary people vs. crack heads is MUCH more favorable than in Downtown L.A.

Recreation:
It's the Rockies. If you can't figure it out, you're beyond my help. Stop reading this blog.

The Nightlife:

Detour, which is near Downtown, seems to be the lesbian watering hole of note. It's a comfortable dive bar with pool tables and friendly bartenders, and there is a juke box. Unfortunately, the night we went, a weeknight, the juke was blasting heavy metal and the only other people there were a girl who was chewing tobacco and her girlfriend, who was actually making out with her. Euuuwwwww..... sharing chaw... eeeuuuuwwww... Hurrrgh... I'll never get that out of my mind. But then, like I said before... It's the Rockies. My friends ASSURE me that the weekends are much more happenin'.

Juicy at The Roxy (on 26th and some street that starts with a "W"... there is a light rail stop there and it's in the "five points" district). This club takes place on Saturdays and it was FUN! The drinks are cheap by L.A. standards and the music was good -- a bit poorly mixed, but good. We danced a bit and had a great time. The crowd here was pretty hip... I'd say about 75 to 80 percent of the girls could transplant into L.A. seamlessly. But... again... It's the Rockies. Some of the ladies had... um... interesting hair. And shoes. And "mom" jeans with polos. Imagine an Oxwood Inn crowd trying to mix with a Truck Stop crowd and you get the picture. And, I've never seen this in L.A..... but I suppose it could happen... I'm waiting in line for the bathroom, a girl emerges from a stall, chatting on her cell phone, I walk into the stall and... Eeeeuuuuuwwwww..... don't you check for floaters before you leave a stall? And don't you normally try to save that for HOME? And was she on the phone while she was.... ?????

Incidentally, I did go to an art show while I was there -- won't mention it too much since it's not a recurring thing, but it was very cool -- burlesque dancers, artwork all around this really cool old theater and a really good DJ. My friends are artists and had some pieces in the show and even sold some! Yay! Here's the plug: http://www.tcrossstudios.com Denver does have quite a cultural side, I must say!

I did have a blast in Denver, but I'm glad to be back in L.A. Poker tonight for me! Tomorrow night: APO! Oh, and don't forget to get your tickets for Women's Night on April 28!