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11th October 2009

Utah’s National Equality March – Day 39 of 365

written by dav.d

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Listening to speeches before the march

Listening to speeches before the march

On October 11 Washington DC played host to the National Equality March. Early rumors put about 200,000 people who were able to attend the rally. For those in Utah who were unable to make that march were able to hold their supporting march in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. We began at the Utah Pride Center and then marched down 300 West and passed the Gateway and to Club Sound where we listened to the speeches from Washington DC.

A lesbian couple marches

A lesbian couple marches

If you have never participated in a political march I highly recommend it. They really are fun. I think most people just don’t want to bother with politics and never get involved. Granted you can sit and home and complain. But if you really believe in something it would seem like you should get involved and DO something.

Equality marches past the Gateway

Equality marches past the Gateway

Utah's Equality March goes past the old Delta Center

Utah's Equality March goes past the old Delta Center

There were a ton of speakers. Including Senator Scott McCoy from Utah – the first openly gay Utah State Senator. Bruce Bastian, Dustin Lance Black, and Lady Gaga were some of the notable speakers.

Watching the National Equality March at Club Sound

Watching the National Equality March at Club Sound

Watching the big screen

Watching the big screen

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11th October 2009

A Weekend of Private Parties at Club Jam

written by dav.d

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Drag queens from the Cyber Sluts

Drag queens from the Cyber Sluts

Club Jam hosted some themed private parties this weekend. On Friday there was the “Hanky Code Party.” If you don’t know what that is – google it if you dare. It is how gay people would find out what other people were “into” before the internet. Apparently living in the closet required a code system.
On Saturday night it was leather and fetish themed. Not a lot of people in leather but it was still a bit of dress up for some. And there was a good turn out for both parties. So if you get an invite for one of their private parties RSVP yes!

All sorts of fun at Club Jam

All sorts of fun at Club Jam

It is a lot of fun being an event photographer is Salt Lake. Who would have thought there was a night life here? Oh, and if you did look up the hanky code via google you know know what the orange color means.

Hanky Code

Hanky Code

A couple share a kiss

A couple share a kiss

For the camera

For the camera

And when photographing events you want to get more than just people posing for the camera. You want to capture details, behind the scenes, and a lot of candids. I get a number of candids that will probably never see the night of day. I don’t want to embarrass people too much – maybe just a little. ;)

Pouring a beer

Pouring a beer

Group photo

Group photo

Saturday’s sponsor was the Underground Herbal Spirit. Distilled in Ogden, Utah this is Utah’s answer to Jagermeister.

The Underground sponsored Saturday's party

The Underground sponsored Saturday's party

The DJ spins the iPod.  I don't know if they still use records.

The DJ spins the iPod. I don't know if they still use records.

Drinks ready for the drinking

Drinks ready for the drinking

Bartender tries to hear the drink request

Bartender tries to hear the drink request

Pose for the camera

Pose for the camera

It was a leather theme night on Saturday

It was a leather theme night on Saturday

The Underground serving shots

The Underground serving shots

Todd & Michael pose for a photograph

Todd & Michael pose for a photograph

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday!

I feel like dancing - dance the night away!

I feel like dancing - dance the night away!

Jay enjoys a drink

Jay enjoys a drink

The night wrapping up on a fun weekend

The night wrapping up on a fun weekend

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