Mark your Calendar for our August Lunch and Tour at NOON, August 13th. Lunch will be at Miss Saigons followed by a FREE tour of the University of Arizona Museum of Art. Reservations are a MUST for either or both events. Contact Joseph ASAP to make your reservation at his home # = 520.505.6560 or his cell # = 520.576.4273 he can also be reached by email at jos_kel@rocketmail.com |
Don't forget to attend and support our other monthly events:
(for details click on the event.) Charades Pinochle Scrabble Coffee Night OUT Monday Bowling Thursday Bowling Triangle Tribe Bridge Nights Triviel Pursuit Gay Men's Book Club Special thanks to all the Hosts of our many events that make the M.S.N. what it is - an extended family group of gay men and their friends. |
Much thanks to all that came out to view the 4th of July fire works from our Hospitality Room at the Super 8 Motel on 22nd and I-10. We had a decent turn out and enjoyable social. The fire works lasted just over 31 minutes. (Link to Pictures) |
Big thank yous go to Alan Herman for getting use of the Far Horizons East Club House for our 1st Annual Christmas In July Dinner and Social. Thanks much to Davis for organizing the event.
There were 22 in attendance.
We thank everyone that bought a main or side dish - I do not want to list any other names as I may not get all of them -- YOU all know who you are -- THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION(S) --
Plenty of super good food, followed by an excellent after dinner movie from Joe Sprague, Gay Film Festival organizer.
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Notes from Davis - -
 Summer enters its last full month with a bang! We have all the usual activities plus movies, a museum tour, and a play at our old favorite, Live Theater Workshop. Come and enjoy the waning summer with your MSN family.
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Monthly Pot Luck
The theme of the August pot luck at Casas Adobes Church is Your Favorite Stars, not as in movie stars but stars of the zodiac. Thom Goodrich hosts this astrology-themed dinner so bring a dish to share and your favorite astrological memorabilia and join us at 7 PM for food, fun, and conversation. If you need information or directions, please contact Lee and Merlin at 207-5336 or leave a message for Davis at 325-4754 or by email at wilcoxgay@gmail.com .
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Lunch and Museum Tour
Joseph and Larry, our most consistent cultural events hosts, invite us to lunch at Miss Saigon, 1072 N. Campbell Ave, at noon on August 13. Lunch will be followed by a docent conducted free tour of he University of Arizona Art Museum. The museum is located on the UA campus near Park and Speedway. The permanent exhibit of the Retablo from Ciudad Rodrigo is amazing, but no MSN member we've contacted has seen it. All of the museum tours Joseph and Larry have organized have been wonderful. If you've never attended one before, I encourage you to come. If you've attended any of their previous tours, you've probably already signed up. Please contact Joseph at 505-6560 (Home), 576-4276 (Cell) or jos_kell@rocketmail.com to attend. Here are a few hyperlinks for you to check out: Miss Saigon University of Arizona Museum of Art Map of the Campus NOTE: Parking is # 116. Museum of Art is # 2. Map from Miss Saigon to Park Ave Parking Garage |
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Tom and Joe continue their gay film festival with two  films this August.
The Big Gay Musical follows a brief period in the lives of two young, handsome actors, one openly gay, the other closeted, starring in a gay-themed musical. Throughout the film, there are musical numbers with tap dancing angels, a re-telling of the Genesis story, protests from televangelists, and a deprogramming camp that tries to turn gay kids straight. This highly praised, fun film shows August 9 at 7PM.
 Dream Boy, adapted from Jim Grimsley's heartbreaking novel, follows the friendship of two neighbor boys as it grows into a love that must be hidden. This haunting and mythical tale of first love shows August 23 at 7PM. Both films play at the Far Horizons East Clubhouse at 7570 East Speedway. Alan Herman has arranged for us to have use of this spacious and comfortable space.
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Sunday Dinners OUT
We have four new locations on this months list, all recommendations, none of which we've attended as a group.
8/7 Brio (Italian) (Tucson Mall)(click on name for their web site) 
8/14 Bumsteads on 4th (sandwiches) (click on name to go to their web site) 
8/21 Famous Dave's (barbeque) (across from Tucson Mall) (click on name to go to their web site) 
8/28 IHOP (breakfasts, American fare) (Grant at I-10)(click on name to go to their web site.) All dinners are Sunday evenings at 6:30PM. We meet outside the restaurant. Please contact Davis to attend. Leave a message at 325-4754 or e-mail wilcoxgay@gmail.com. |
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Half and Half at Live Theater Workshop
Lee of Lee and Merlin has once again arranged an outing to the Live Theater Workshop, 5317 E Speedway.
 Half and Half is a beautifully constructed new comedy which explores straight marriages past and present in two related one-act plays. With his unique comic insight, Sherman looks at how husbands and wives accept and reject their roles, how their roles have changed and, how their roles just might be changing back. From the author of the smash-hit Beau Jest. The play will -as always-be followed by a gathering at the Village Inn at Speedway and Columbus for snacks, dessert, or dinner and discussion. Please contact Lee ASAP to attend. He would like to have his list finalized by early August. Please call him at 207-5336 to attend. |
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