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Bone Island Bare It All Weekend

KEY WEST, FLORIDA

DECEMBER 1-3, 2006

 

Key West is frequently referred to as Bone Island.  There are a variety of stories explaining how that originated, but none of those are important for this weekend.  A small group of boosters in Key West have coordinated with local, gay-owned businesses to create an incredible weekend getaway for gay naturists.  Below, you will find the activities for the weekend, and discounted tickets are available for advance purchase at www.bourbonstreetpub.com/store.  (Admission will be higher at the door.)

 

Contact Information

For more information or to purchase event tickets over the phone, contact either Dean at (305) 942-1369 or Chuck at (305) 797-7121, or you may send an e-mail.  Pre-purchased tickets will be available for pickup at the New Orleans House guesthouse, located at 724 Duval St., upon your arrival.  For lodging reservations at New Orleans House, call (888) 293-9893 or (305) 293-9800.  If the host venue fills up, referrals to other guesthouses will be offered.

 

Venue Information

Bourbon St. Pub has made available its pool and garden bar area as clothing-optional and all-male, starting Friday at 11 am and continuing until Monday at 6 pm.  The rest of the bar will be open to the public during the day and through Porsche’s show, changing to nude events (clothing-optional “underwear parties”) at 10 pm until closing at 4 am.  The pub is also offering a $20 weekend pass that will waive cover charges at the door and get a free plate at both barbecues (a 33% savings over paying all of the charges separately).

 

Key West is a very casual town, and even when you’re in an area open to the public, something as simple as a sarong or bathing suit is considered completely appropriate.  Even for walking around town, to and from events, the dress code is very liberal.  If you have never visited Key West, know that it is a very relaxed community with a live-and-let-live attitude.

 

Schedule of Events

 

Friday, Dec. 1

 

• 11 am - 4 pm.  blu Q Snorkel Sail – in advance, $65 / Day of, $70 (regularly $75). Capacity:  25 (Nude Event)

 

• 11 am – 6 pm.  Pool party in the Bourbon St. Pub Garden Bar – no cover (Nude Event)

 

• 7 pm – 9 pm.  Welcome Meet-and-Greet Party at Bourbon St. Pub Garden Bar with Porsche – no cover (Nude Event)

 

• 9 pm – 10 pm.  Porsche Live: “The girl with 1,000 voices” at Bourbon St. Pub – $5 cover (Clothed Event)

 

• 10 pm - 4 am.  Nude Blackout Party (normally an underwear party). “Mr. Nude Key West” contest inside on the stage starting at 10:30 pm, hosted by Porsche - $5 cover (Nude Event)

 

 Saturday, Dec. 2

 

• 11 am / 1 pm / 3 pm.  Nude parasailing on the Almost Heaven – in advance, $30 / Day of, $35 (regularly $50). Capacity:  12 each departure (Nude Event)

 

• 11 am - 5pm.  Pool party and pig roast at the Bourbon St. Pub Garden Bar – no cover, but $5 a plate for BBQ (Nude Event)

 

• 3 pm.  Best Buns contest poolside at Bourbon St. Pub Garden Bar (Nude Event)

 

• 7 pm.  Private dinner at Antonia’s – in advance, $40 / Day of, $45 (regularly $60).  Capacity:  40 (Nude Event)

 

3-course meal served family-style in a private room at an upscale restaurant on Duval St. Start with an antipasto plate.  For an entrée, you have a choice of lasagna or chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto, fontina cheese, and asparagus, served with pasta and a dessert.  Dinner includes one glass of wine, with full-service cash bar available.  Clothes check provided.  Bring a towel to sit on!

 

• 9 pm - 10 pm.  Porsche Live:  “The girl with 1,000 voices” at Bourbon St. Pub – $5 cover (Clothed Event)

 

• 10 pm - 4 am.  Boys in Toy Land “Underwear Party” (clothing-optional).  “Deck the Balls” – accessorize for the season and party ‘til 4 am – $5 cover (Nude Event)

 

 Sunday, Dec. 3

 

• All Day.  Poolside recovery with $2 Bloody Marys and Mimosas and BBQ – no cover, but $5 a plate for food (Nude Event)

 

• 11 am - 4 pm.  blu Q Snorkel Sail – in advance, $65 / Day of, $70 (regularly $75).  Capacity:  25 (Nude Event)

 

NOTE:  All designated Nude Events are clothing-optional for any shy friends you may bring.

 

ALSO AVAILABLE:  In addition to the Bare It All activities scheduled on the blu Q (nude daytime snorkel sails), Captain Steve offers a wonderful (albeit clothed) sunset cruise.  Contact him directly at (305) 923-7245 for reservations and information.

 

 

Acknowledgments:  To Dean Townsend of The Real Estate Company of Key West, Inc. and Chuck Thompson of Thompson Design Group Inc. for their initiative, dedication, and hard work in bringing together all the elements of this remarkable gay naturist weekend in fabulous Key West; to the Bourbon Street Pub for its flexibility and cooperation in providing a welcoming venue for all the nude parties; and to blu Q, Almost Heaven, and Antonia’s for agreeing to group discounts to make this experience as broadly affordable as possible.