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Calendar and Upcoming Events THE POOL IS OPEN! The calendar has been most cooperative this year. Saturday is the actual Fourth of July, so everyone and his momma has off on Friday; which works out perfectly for a long, three-day weekend beginning on Thursday.
Friday, we turn the pool out full-force. Cute boys and girls, as scantily clad as the law will allow. Sure, you can pretend to be reading or working on your laptop, but we know you're really checking out the hotties. Expect 100 new faces (and bodies) - and you'll be one of them. Spend the day chillin'. So why, you ask, has Amanda been so concerned with your conserving your energy and excitement? 'Cause on Friday night, Rainbow Mountain Resort is proud to present the one, the only
"The hardest working woman in show business, Peppermint has conquered the New York scene with her high-energy and engaging personality. With consecutive shows 7 nights a week, Peppermint has the largest following of ANY drag performer in NY and has been named Best Breakthrough Artist, Best Host/MC, and Entertainer of the Year and nominated Best Pop Video, Best Vocalist, Best Dancer by L Magazine, The Village Voice, & HX Magazine.
And other folks' words:
“New York’s
#1 Drag Queen!...Quick but never
mean, sassy but
not cunty” Paper
Magazine’s “100
Most Beautiful
People” issue Click on any pic to go to Peppermint's website or MySpace page. Great news! The weekend is still ahead of you. Saturday at the Pool, a Full Moon Party and Shadow Dance Contest in the Nightclub (remember, you're backlit behind a curtain, so we're not really seeing you, we're seeing your shadow, so all the usual good-taste restrictions are unenforceable!). Also - for all you small-breasted girls and under-endowed boys - the closer you stand to the light source, the larger your shadow will appear. Of course, you can expect your comeuppance if you choose to skinny-dip after hours. (Sorry, Wendy Ho cancelled.) And don't forget the Summer! In addition to not raising our rates since 2004, Turn Your Weekend Getaway into a Mini-Vacation with our Rainbow Mountain Stimulates Your Package Deal June, July, August If you are staying for two weekend nights, you can add either Thursday night or Sunday night in the same room FOR FREE Fourth of July Weekend If you are staying three nights, you can add either Wednesday night On to the Summer Schedule Just click on a row and be magically transported to a description of the weekend. Details will be updated frequently, so keep checking back.
Christmas in July Sure, we'll drag out some decorations and light the tree. Sure, we'll have a ton of giveaways on hand as presents. Sure, we'll have a sexy Santa to sit on (his knee, not his face; calm down, girl). But, this year, a couple of twists:
On Friday evening, we are delighted to welcome singing duo Jeff and Karen in their premier Rainbow Mountain engagement.
"They began working together at gigs where Jeff was showcasing songs from his solo CD, Hidden Feelings, it was then that they discovered that their voices blended perfectly - and the feedback was so positive, that they decided to work together permanently and formed, Jeff & Karen – Acoustic Duo.
Oh, yeah! Jeff is gay and, if he were a bear, Amanda thinks Karen would be his Goldilocks. And don't forget the Bears & Big Guys at the Pool July 17-19
To guarantee an incredible inaugural event, Singer James Bradford burst onto the scene in 2000 as an upcoming
Washington, DC-based singer, whose rising star caught the eye of a
major record label. After his debut album belly-flopped, he spent a
number of years traveling the USA and dabbling in everything from
independent film acting to DJing. As is often the case in these
stories, all roads eventually lead to New York City, where he was cast
on the LOGO television series "Can't Get a Date". Your assignment for Saturday night? Be ready for our Shirtless, Tantalizing Tats Party. Just when you thought it couldn't get any better - the Lehigh Valley's Premiere DJ (and a bear's bear) David Petrilla will be here to spin all evening! And Saturday after hours? Be ready for our Belly Flop Contest. (Yes, of course, you get extra points for flopping au naturale.) But really, it's just a weekend of laid-back fun and low-key camaraderie. And a whole lot of Woofs and Grrrr's. Hot Tub, Sauna, Melz Place and Hospitality Suite. We are delighted to welcome our new friends at PrideStudios.com,
And don't forget the The Classics Weekend Classic and Classy Drag Illusionist Kierra Darshall & Retro Dance Party July 24-26  Amanda loves her drag and her drag queens. Amanda loves all kinds of shows and all kinds of interpretations of songs. Amanda loves lip-syncing, Amanda loves live singing. Amanda loves drag queens who dance and drag queens who stand stationary and emote. Amanda loves it all. But, once in a while, Amanda longs for the good old days (of course, Amanda is not old enough to remember the good old days herself, but she has heard many a story snuggled up on Grandma Olives's wrinkled, old, osteoporotic knee). Back when drag queens were not their own characters; but rather, created the illusion  of being someone else - the songstress whose material they were performing. Join Amanda, Mr. Peabody and Sherman on a journey in the Wayback Machine (if you can remember this reference, you don't need the machine, you just need your photo album) to a time when every rendition of "This is My Life" ended with the Shirley Bassey look-alike tearing off her wig to the thunderous applause of an enthusiastic (and often tearful) audience.
Following Amanda here? If so, we are delighted to announce the return of Pittsburgh's premiere Drag Miss Darshall is in the midst of a photo shoot and promises new photos, which we will add as soon as they become available to us. Meanwhile, enjoy past photos.
And don't forget the Brad Loekle/Underwear (horse/carriage) July 31 - August 2
Oh yeah, and his name is Brad Loekle
Photo to right is from his MySpace, with the caption: " When I don't move or speak, I almost look butch!" (So, he's also blind!) Saturday evening, it's our Underwear Party. Clothes check will be available and you can score a free pair of RMR undies. And don't forget the Summer Men's Wknd August 7-9
Shawn Hollenbach is a stand up comedian, improv actor and songwriter. You may have seen him recently on Logo's "Gayest Week Ever." He's also been featured on two episodes of "Hot Gay Comics" on the here! Networks and you may have seen him as the host of "Busted", a celebrity gossip podcast.
Shawn is the producer of "Closet Cases", a Critics' Pick from Time Out NY and a Homo Must in HX Magazine. He is also a co-producer of the Back Room at Comix and also the creator and co-producer of the "Miss Fag Hag Pageant" featuring Caroline Rhea, Hedda Lettuce and Michail Musto. You can see him outside New York with "The Under the Gaydar Tour" and with "The Back Room Presents Tour."
 Shawn has also starred along side Tony Award Nominee, Kathleen Chalfont in the film "Second Guessing Grandma" directed by Bob Giraldi. Shawn loves tater tots, injecting Monica Potter into conversation, unicorns and switching into first person. “...Shawn Hollenbach, shows a lot of skills with invented characters male and female, local and foreign.” - Jesterjournal.com “I also enjoyed seeing Shawn Hollenbach, who did a great Tyra impression.” - Ben Harvey, Here! TV “...looks as if he belongs right where he is...has no trouble giving himself over to the crowd's enjoyment...” - Bistro Bits,Backstage
She has served as the warm-up comic for several of New York City's top shows and has been seen on "One Life to Live", "The Late Show with David Letterman", "Cash Cab", "Conan O'Brien" and "SNL."
Katina was a commentator on Vh1's "Best Night Ever" and is a featured style comic in the weekly magazine, "Life and Style." Most recently her story was published in "Rejected: Tales of the Failed, Dumped and Canceled."
Saturday night, it's a You've Got Male Party in the Nightclub, and a midnight BBQ poolside and an after hours volleyball game. Once again, we are delighted to welcome our new friends at PrideStudios.com,
who are sponsoring this weekend via their website: And don't forget the Regina Sayles Balloon Drop & Contest August 14-16
In Regina's words: Let's see...a little about me...I'm about as down to earth as they come, and in love with life. I love waking up with a smile on my face, sounds goofy, but try it sometime...when you open your eyes in the morning...just smile...and see how the rest of your day goes...Hardly a day goes by without me And on Saturday... And all weekend-long, it's fun and games poolside! And don't forget the Circuit Party Weekend August 21-23
But enough of this white noise, let's get to the real reason you should be here - it's all about the fabulous (and Amanda does not use the "F"
"DJ Drew G was destined to spin. His father once tried his hand at being a DJ before putting the hobby aside and his mother enjoyed frequenting Studio 54 and Paradise Garage. It’s safe to say, Drew G literally had the beat in his blood. " "As the last millennium came to a close, Drew's attention became focused on the New York City House scene. He began to record and mix house tracks that showcased his admirable guitar work and continued recording, playing and admiring the DJ masters before deciding to embark on the City's club scene.
"It didn't take long for Drew to go directly to the top, to Roxy to hear Peter Rauhofer spin. Thanks to his trademark "Can Do" attitude, Drew was first offered an internship at Rauhofer's imprint, Star 69, and within months, became the retail marketing rep for the label. "If you ask any of his fans, Drew's sound really defies any sort of label. Classically trained in classical composition and big band arrangement, his ear is honed beyond the beats. His sound is a cornucopia of current chart-topping hits, classics, rare imports and several of his own unreleased mixes. And, like any good DJ, it all depends on the energy in the room and the vibe of the crowd. "Drew is right on the cutting edge and is intensely aware of where the industry is headed. Because of this, Drew has accepted residencies at everywhere from posh nightlife venues as New York’s G and HK Lounge to testosterone-filled dive bars like GYM Sportsbar and The Eagle. To boot, he is also the youngest DJ to ever play the famed Black Party and The Roxy, and has thrown major parties on Fire Island, as well as around New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Miami. "The popular session guitarist and nightlife promoter recently even parlayed his vast experience in the industry into forming Montalvo Marketing & Media, his own marketing company that manages several major liquor brands, and started his own studio out of his current home of Brooklyn, NY. "As his prominence in the entertainment and nightlife industries only grows by leaps and bounds, the Long Island, N. Y., native has gone on to work with such mega music stars as Ashanti, for who he crafted two official hit remixes for, as well as remixing the likes of Whitney Houston, David Archuletta, Britney Spears, P!nk, Mario Vasquez, Deborah Cox, Chaka Khan, Mary J. Blige, Good Charlotte, NBC news anchor Sue Simmons, Brian Kent, drag diva Peppermint Gummybear, Make me A SuperModel’s Ronnie Kroell, and even Kermit the Frog (all jokes aside). "One may ask where DJ Drew G will go after this. The only answer is up. "Drew has recently been privileged enough to be chosen from a long list of DJs to spin at the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Dance for Barack Obama and is working in the studio on Grammy Award Winning Mya’s 6th album due out summer 09 as well as producing tracks for RuPaul’s new television show “Drag Race”." Click on any of Drew's photos above to go to his website and hear his music; because, it really is all about the music! “Not only is Drew an incredible DJ, but he’s a hottie with a great heart!” That all said, on Friday night DJ Drew G has graciously agreed to judge volunteer, newbie DJs who will be spinning for 30 minutes each from 11 pm to 2 am. The winner gets a future guest DJ spot at Rainbow Mountain. (Any volunteer, newbie DJ spinning without their shirt will also be considered for a future guest stripper spot.) If any aspiring DJs would like to spin on Friday, please email us here.
And don't forget the Sherry Davey & An Amateur Strip Contest August 21-23  The last weekend of Summer! (You know what we mean.) And who better to spend it with, than Ms. Sherry Davey - ComedyCentral Diva and self-proclaimed high priestess of all things fashionable and trendy. We all know and love Sherry, who has been a frequent entertainer at the Mountain for many years; but, for your newbies, here a little blurb from Sherry's website:
"Living on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, never quite fitting in on either coast, gives Sherry the impetus for her quick-witted, acid-tongued approach to life. Sherry was influenced mostly by her grandfather, Maxwell Lapham, who was a stand up comic and night club performer in London during the 1940’s and 50’s.
"She plays colleges, casinos and comedy clubs all around the country and has been honored as one of the Hollywood Reporter’s “Magnificent Seven.” She was recently named one of the "Top 10 comedians in NYC" by the Improper Magazine. She appears regularly in NYC at: The Comic Strip; The New New York Improv; The New York Comedy Club; Carolines. She has her own blog entitled FUNNY MOM at NBC's Momtourage.com.
"Sherry is also known for her many dialects and characters, from American Valley Girl to impressions of her Hungarian father which has been recognized and honored for their versatility and hilarity." Sherry hits the stage on Friday at 10:30 pm. Be here! Saturday, after a day of lounging poolside and catching some rays, you hit the stage for our Amateur Strip Contest. The "rules" are simple: have a drink (or ten) to lower the inhibitions, get up on stage (with assistance), take off your clothing. Look, it's not like you haven't done this before (in fact, didn't you do this just last night at the Hot Tub?). Bonus points if you use the dance pole. There is absolutely no down side to this endeavor. Even if you don't win, everyone walks away knowing your name and your utter lack of morals (that should put you in a good place for tonight at the Hot Tub). And don't forget the Labor Day Weekend September 4-7   The final piece of summer has just fallen into place. On this, the unofficial last weekend of summer, we are more that a little delighted and most certainly proud to welcome back Rainbow Mountain's own "dynamic duo" - crazy couple, bosom buddies, playful playmates, affable amigos, campy confidants, chummy chums - the two-and-only Carol Ann and Heaven Leigh. They promise (and they always deliver) a 100% brand new show chock full of live singing, live acting and live dancing. Carol Ann and Heaven Leigh are most certainly not your standard, lip-syncin' drag queens. Nay, nay! They are genuine ladies of the theater, broads of the boards.  The title of their brandy-new extravaganza has been released, but we'll wait until the autistic (by which, of course, we mean artistic) Heaven Leigh comes through with a colorful poster. Rumor has it, it will be a series of comedic vignettes culled from the legion of occurrences at a real-life, honest-to-goodness gay, lesbian and transgendered resort - with a little poetic license thrown in to protect the guilty.
Amanda appreciates the first photo may have been a pensive or thoughtful Carol Ann; in truth, just constipated. Gaze upon their completely orginal poster touting their completely original show - their fifth smash hit.
Plusin', a Full Moon Dance Party and Best Tan Line Contest. FACT Summer Games Weekend September 11-13 For the gazillionth year in a row, Rainbow Mountain is proud to host the FACT (Fighting Aids Continuously Together) Summer Games. We'll party all weekend, and the Games begin on Sunday, September 13. "FACT is a non-profit 501c(3) organization committed to raising money to assist individuals and families affected by HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, and to conquer the HIV/AIDS crisis within the Lehigh Valley and surrounding communities. "Since 1986 FACT has been identifying, supporting, and monitoring programs that provide direct and educational services within the serviced communities. An all-volunteer organization, FACT has since raised over $2,000,000 for the emergency needs of Greater Lehigh Valley residents affected by HIV/AIDS. As the only all-volunteer HIV/AIDS fundraising organization in the Greater Lehigh and Bucks county region, FACT and it's chapter FACT Bucks County are the funder of last resort for area providers to the HIV/AIDS community. |
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No matter what time you leave work and no matter what time you get here, you will have to deal with the traffic, so we'll schedule something low-key and relaxing for Thursday evening. Get here, have a drink poolside, catch a few rays, let the real world melt away, enjoy a leisurely dinner and a mellow evening.
We invite you to "decorate your digs" - bring lights, decorations, flags, whatever and turn out your room or cabin! Even attended candles are okay! Saturday evening, after dusk, we'll travel en masse and view your handiwork, replete with an abundance of "oooohs" and "aaaahs". Feel free to serve us cookies and cider. (Actually, we'll do a section of the resort at a time, so everyone can see everything.) But first,
Or, you can wear your own, probably tighter, undies. Either way, if you're in undies you'll be eligible for prizes and drink discounts, as well as entry into our Sexiest Undies Contest. Don't worry it's a classy event, where Manager Jayson announces your name and your room number and where you'll be after hours. Free advertising for all contestants and a cash prize for the winner.
It's like one of those huge circuit parties, but without the airfare, exorbitant cost, drugs or attitude. You still get to be away from home, you still get to dance until dawn (that would be 2 am in Pennsylvania) to world-class music, you still get to party a tad too heartily and, yes, you still get to wear white! Just so you know, wearing white poolside is completely acceptable. 
Do not believe the rumor that white, when wet, becomes transparent. It is simply not true. The fact that you are 
garnering so many stares after emerging from the Pool is, as always, attributable to your charm and grace.
word lightly) circuit dance party (okay, and the pool and the 
vacation hook-ups; but, try to stay focused with Amanda here). And the circuit dance party cannot be fabulous without incredible circuit dance party music. And the circuit dance party music can't be incredible with a world-class circuit dance party DJ. And we just happen to have the fabulous, incredible, world-class circuit party DJ
walk through and enjoy the fruits of the poisonous tree (two legal terms Amanda picked up on Law And Order and is using with no regard for their true meaning). Enjoy the photos of "hottie" DJ Drew G - as long as you continuously remind yourself that it is all about the music (and not the fact the DJ Drew G will be here all weekend lounging at the Pool; and, apparently, spinning without his shirt on). 
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