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Sholay Productions...the makers of the Desilicious Bye-Bye Bush Bash
invite you to:
OBAMARAMA
Bollywood for Change!
Music by Ashu Rai and DJ Bobby
Big Screen Visuals by Neeraj
Join us for a night of Bolly-House Beats as we shake it up for our
future prez—Barack Obama!
Friday, September 19, 2008
Doors open at 10:00 PM
Highline Ballroom
431 W 16th Street
(between 9th and 10th Ave)
Trains: A/C/E to 14th Street
$15 cover
Proceeds benefit Senator Barack Obama and the Obama Victory Fund
http://www.sholayevents.com/ 212.713.5111
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The fun began 5 years ago in a small, now-defunct venue in Chelsea called "Climate 8". The founders of Sholay Productions, Ashu Rai, Atif Toor, and Rajesh Parwatkar felt a dance party featuring an eclectic mix of bhangra-bollywood-house music would be the perfect antidote for queer South Asians feeling marginalized in post 9-11 New York City.
With Ashu Rai at the turntables and Bollywood visuals projected on the walls, 350 partygoers experienced a milestone in NYC club history—a regular queer South Asian dance party called Desilicious. The eclectic crowd included club kids, Pakistani drag queens dressed as Indian film starlets, shirtless Chelsea boys, and queer South Asians who could finally call a club space their own.
Since then, Desilicious has grown to become a monthly dance party attracting hundreds of revelers from all over the world and featuring themes inspired by Indian pop culture, fashion, and politics. Memorable themes include the annual Wet Sari Contest, "Night of 1000 Aishwaryas" inspired by Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai, and "Axis of Pleasure" in collaboration with the Gay and Lesbian Arab Society. Since December 2006,
Desilicious has found a new home at 150 Varick Street, which also houses the legendary Club Shelter, a party that celebrates music and diversity.
My first time at one of sholay's event 01/23/09 I really had a great time... plus after 2 years talking to a friend I met him in person...that was even better.. Be there 03/06/09
..............From That's My Jam #3......
The Jam is Back!!! $5 cover (includes coat check), $3 Vodka special from 9-12, non-stop queer/queer-friendly/everyonesalittlequeer dance party!!!
262 Taaffe Place, Brooklyn 11216. Go to hopstop. com to figure out how to get there from your spot.
Get there early so you don't have to wait on line. SERIOUSLY.
Guest DJ's for the night are Shomi Noise and Tami Hart. Come show some love Jam Stars. TMJ, DJ Tikka, Bad Boy Trent and the Jam Family can't wait to party with you gorgeous people. Thank you for making this party so awesome. We love working for you.
Drs. LaMonda Horton Stallings (author of Mutha Is Half a Word) and Herukhuti (author of Conjuring Black Funk) will engage in a lively discussion about the politics of sexuality among people of African descent in the US. These two outspoken academics will also read excerpts from their groundbreaking works. Erotica author, Kimberly Q, (author of Orchids II Reality or Fantasy), will bring her signature, sultry style to facilitate the discussion and Q&A. Soul music recording artist, Nhojj (Soul Comfort), will open the evening with a special performance to get us in the mood to get between Black thighs and have a frank discussion about sex, sexuality, and Black folks. The evening is brought to you by The Black Gay & Lesbian Archive. Books &/or CDs of everyone's work will be available for purchase and signing.
hi guys/gals..thanks for the add.. i've been hearing about your parties for years now ....but never been to one.. planning a long over due trip up there.. is there a way to find out the days of your parties.. web site.. email >>?? Thanks again for the add.
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