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Vol 1. No 7. April, 1998
Another sauna is opening its doors in this fair metropolis, and the word here is big: how about eight floors of sauna-ism? It's called Hercules and it's located in Bangkapi, part of the Grand Siam Inn complex. Call 919-9604-5 for some English-speaking help on directions! It's not far from Fashion Island and Siam Park, if you've been out that way. Slated to open its doors April 16th. Full report next month!
Speaking about new venues, the upstairs to Utopia is now called Mercury and is finally in business. It's a karoke/massage pub, elegantly decorated, with friendly service (and some handsome gents to look at, Whirlybird might add). Mercury is being run by a former partner in Spago, Khun Ole (who's also a handsome gent to look at... ah, life in the Big Mango!).
Hop along to Heaven, especially if you're just 18 - 21 years old. You can get in for 120 baht instead of the normal 170 baht. Check out the newly redecorated digs.
Colony will be celebrating Songkran with a special Katoey Contest for contestants up to 30 years of age on April 9. Construction outside continues apace - will it ever end?
Speaking of Songkran, Sphinx may be doing something far more civilised for Songkran than flinging water at everyone. You might get the traditional New Year's blessing by traditionally outfitted staff in a dry environment. Sure beats the waiters at Telephone, who have been known to dump buckets of ice water down your back! Be warned... and bring your own ammunition.
The Federation for Gay Games is gearing up for the biggest gay and lesbian event on the planet - the 1998 Gay Games in Amsterdam. A note from the Outreach Committee encourages more women to become involved. There's a special Women's Outreach task force. For full information, pay a visit to http://www.gaygames.org.
Friday nights at Utopia will play host to Cafe Society, a night of art, music and poetry. Local singers will "occasionally do their stuff" - short performances of original songs, most likely - and would-be poetry-readers are being enouraged to brush off those dusty tomes of Whitman and Ginsberg (or their own stuff) for impromtu poetry readings. Got a verse or song to share? Give a call to Jenny at 679-4683 to sign up. Those of you who remember the Unplugged Nights from last year will be happy to learn that some of the Unplugged performers will be on hand to entertain on the first Friday of the month.
Cafe Society organisers say they have a couple of goals in mind: providing an alternative to the cruisy bar-scene, and providing an evening where gays and lesbians can mix in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Sounds sanuk!
V-Club is now offering outside service calls. Dial up 279-3322 or 271-2464. Classical music continues on Sunday evenings from 7pm to 10pm; waiters are outfitted with new uniforms.
Whirlybird found himself drinking beer at G-Place, off Sukhumvit 51, recently. It's a comfy, cosy joint offering karaoke and friendly service and massage (upstairs). Grab a few friends and check it out.
Spotted in a dry cleaner's window: Anyone leaving their garments here for more than 30 days will be disposed of.
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