Kent, Conn. - If memories of summer camp bring a smile to your face or if you never got to go and really wish you had, Camp OUT (photo above) is for you. Organized by Club Getaway in the Berkshires of Connecticut, this LGBT adult summer camp features all the fun of a kids’ camp - hundreds of activities, organized sports, meeting new friends, etc. - but with all the upgrades you could wish for including Tempur-Pedic beds, private bathrooms, meals prepared by the Connecticut Culinary Institute and, for a bit extra, an open bar weekend pass. The all-inclusive Camp OUT happens the weekend of October 9 and costs $409. For more information, visit clubgetaway.com.
Los Angeles - In 1973, at a small cocktail party in West Hollywood, Bette Davis and Mae West met for the first time. The party's bartender taped the conversation on a small cassette recorder and that recording has been used to dub a filmed recreation of that night, When Bette Met Mae.
“Bette Davis and Mae West never let men run their personal or professional lives. They stood up for what they believed in and had strong convictions about getting what they wanted in their professional lives. Those qualities resonate with the gay community today. They truly were the Lady Gaga and Madonna of their era. They also recognized gay culture as valuable and important,” says the film's director Wes Wheadon.
When Bette Met Mae will be shown at special LGBT screenings at the Arena Cinema in Hollywood:
Boys night: Monday, August 24 @ 10:30 p.m.
Girls night: Tuesday, August 25 @ 6:10 p.m.
Drag Night: Wednesday, August 26 @ 7:30 p.m.
To purchase tickets, go to Arenascreen.com.
Washington, D.C. - From September 8 through December 15, guests staying at the Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. can take advantage of its Electrifying Getaway package. The offer runs $785 per night (maximum two-night stay) and includes accommodations in a signature suite or Tai Pan Club room, exclusive use of a Tesla Model S with overnight parking and recharging, access to Tai Pan Club Lounge with daily breakfast and cocktail reception and a revitalizing rituals spa treatment.
Portland, Ore. - The Portland Film Festival, September 1 - 7, has announced its lineup for 2015. Some of the films being shown include As Good As You, about a woman who asks her late wife’s brother to be a sperm donor; and the documentary Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Round the World, that follows the efforts of the Make-a-Wish-Foundation and the city of San Francisco to bring to life a five year old boy’s dream to be Batman. In addition to the screenings, the festival also hosts a screenplay competition, panels and discussions and a Zombie Day Apocalypse (image above), a live all-day event where thousands of festival attendees can become extras in the upcoming film by George Cameron Romero’s (son of legendary director, George A. Romero). The full line up and festival passes are available at portlandfilmfestival.com.
Atlanta - Need some pocket money for your next road trip? Earn some with Roadie, an app-based shipping service that has drivers going on a road trip take deliveries along with them to their destination and get paid. Even better, drivers can write off the mileage of their trip on their taxes. Go to roadie.com to find out more.
