March 2003

Sunday, March 2nd 11:30 AM,
Post Time 12:45 PM 
DAY AT THE RACES     REGISTRATION DEADLINE FEB 14

Admission: $25.00 Members / $35.00 Guests
Champion: Scott Todd  938-3615

Go with the odds! Enjoy an exciting and fun filled Sunday with the men from MAX at Golden Gates Field in Albany. Spend the day watching and wagering on your favorites (pony's that is). Enjoy the elegance and ambiance of the day while experiencing the Sport of Kings (queens in some cases) in an exclusive setting, protected from the elements. In addition to admission to the track, the package includes preferred parking, entrance to the Turf Club, a racing program plus a great buffet luncheon. For additional information contact Scott Todd or reserve your spot now and get ready for the challenge of picking the best runners of the day. Reservations must be made no later than Tuesday, February 13, 2003.
(VENUE: Golden Gate Fields, Albany)

Sunday, March 2nd, 4:00PM
South Bay Potluck

MAX South is having a potluck on Sunday, March 2nd, and every first Sunday of the month from then on. Space can be limited, so you will need to contact that month’s host and sign up in advance. If you know what you are going to bring, it would be good to let the host know so they stave-off an avalanche of devils food cakes. Bring you own liquor, but everything else is provided for a $2 donation.

This coming Sunday at 4:00PM, our hosts are Paul Pratt and Stephen Everman. Please contact Steve for directions.

Sunday, March 2nd, 2:00PM (changed from 7:30pm)
A Night With Dame Edna:
The Show That Cares       

SOLD OUT, BUT IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE ON THE WAITLIST, CALL KEN WRASSE AT  591-1546

Dame Edna returns to the stage in her legendary, multi-award winning comic spectacular. Universally hailed (usually by herself) as "the funniest and most gifted woman in the world", Dame Edna dazzles audiences with two hours of song, dance and nonstop laughs -- a roller coaster of  hilarity. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to spend A NIGHT WITH DAME EDNA! There will be an optional dinner at a restaurant near the Curran before the show.
MAX has center orchestra tickets!
Members: $55 / Guests: $65      
Curran Theatre: 445 Geary Street, San Francisco
www.bestofbroadway-sf.com

Sunday, March 9th, 4:00PM
New Member Dinner in San Francisco

MAX holds a monthly New Member Dinner to which you are invited, even if you're not yet a member. If you are a new member or considering membership in MAX and would like to meet some other fun guys, you'll have a great time at our monthly dinner party. It will be a simple dinner prepared as a team effort by all those who attend. The cost is about $10 and will be shared by attendees. What we usually do is take some group photos, organize teams to prepare dinner, hear a short presentation about MAX, and talk around the dinner table and get to know each other. If you're interested, send us an email. We'll let you know if there's space left and give you all the details.

Saturday, March 15th, 7:00PM
An Evening with Titan Media

** A MAX Members-only Event **

Opera season is over and the Forum Committee has its sights on something a bit more steamy than Tosca. If nubile blond boys get you going, don’t come to this Forum event! If you like big, butch, masculine men, Titan Media has the guys for you. Titan Guy, Matt will answer all of your questions about “the business”: casting, sex on the set, and production “challenges”. Admission to this MAX members-only, stimulating event is $15, including refreshments. The location for this unique event is the Jon Sims Center, 1519 Mission Street, near 11th Street (next door to the Loading Dock bar.) Our MAX event champion is Paul Mugnier, whom you can contact at  726-3857. Buy your ticket online now!

Sunday, March 16th, 3-7pm
St Patrick's Day Beer Fest

Wednesday, March 19th
Savoy Hotel & NCT Theater Package

GREAT THEATRE PACKAGE DEAL! WEST COAST PREMIERE OF AN EROTIC DRAMA!! The Savoy Hotel has put together an excellent theatre package for the exciting new show IN THE GARDEN, playing at The New Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco. For only $149 plus hotel tax, you will receive a deluxe room at The Savoy Hotel, complimentary continental breakfast, complimentary wine & cheese reception in the afternoon, 24-hour accessible valet parking with in and out privileges and TWO TICKETS to IN THE GARDEN. (Read more about the theater event below.) The Savoy Hotel offers billowy feather beds and has been chosen as one of the ten best small hotels by Travel & Leisure magazine. One of our members is a key player at the Savoy, ensuring a delightful stay if you take this package. Visit the Savoy Hotel web site. Contact Ken at  591-1546 to make your reservations. HURRY! Space is subject to availability. $149 Members / $179 Guests
 

Wednesday, March 19th, 8:00PM
In the Garden at New Conservatory Theater

Norman Allen's play In the Garden premiered in Virginia in 2001 with favorable reviews in the press and won the Charles MacArthur Award for outstanding new play in the DC area. The play focuses on the charismatic Gabe, a student of Jesus' lessons who can accommodate a variety of sexual interests without feeling any shame. Of interest, the author feels, is how sex affects our spiritual lives. Nudity and laughs abound. Members $18 / Guests $23. Buy your tickets online. The New Conservatory Theater is at 25 Van Ness Avenue, near Market Street.

Sunday, March 23rd, 4:30PM
MAX's "Oskar" Party    SUBMIT YOUR OSKAR BALLOT!

PARTY STARTS IN

Admission: $45 Members, $55 Guests     BUY TICKETS ONLINE
Champion: Tom Lewenz /  932-8330 / email: Tom Lewenz
Venue: Home of Tom Lewenz and Keith Green, Walnut Creek, CA

Dude, Where’s my “Oskar”? Right here in Walnut Creek! That’s right, MAX’s most prestigious party is back and better than ever. Your paid entrance includes everything you’ll need for an evening with the stars – Great Food, Trivia, Valuable Prizes (well, who wouldn’t want a Twister game anyway?), Open Bar, the “Walk of the Stars” and real voting along with the academy. It all starts at 4:30 for cocktails and the big event starts at 5:30. Webmaster and MAX’s Director Extraordinaire Jerry Abrams will keep track of all the scores for the evening. Last year's winner, Gil Rose will be back to hold on to his throne as well. The attire this year is FUN BLACK & WHITE, which means dressy but playful. Last year, this was a sellout event, so don’t miss your opportunity to hit the biggest party of the year. View the Oscar Nominees and submit your ballot before the party!

Sunday, March 23rd, 3-5PM
Oscar Pre-Show Party at Mecca

Calling all friends of Tsunami Swim Team! For $20 you can help support Tsunami and have champagne, hors d'oeuvres and a chance to win a trip for 2 on Northwest Airlines! And, our silent auction includes: * 2 RT tix on American (US, Mexico, Canada, Caribbean, Bermuda, Bahamas) * Palm Tungsten T handheld * Tsunami dues paid for 1 full year * A swimmers combo: (2) ½ hour lessons with Geoff, Haircut from Joanne Desmond's studio, Massage from David Wabel (Potrero Massage) * Palm m130 * Weekend for 2 at the York Hotel, Tixs to the Plush Room Cabaret, Breakfast and parking! * 90 minute massage from our friend Jenn. Tickets available at the door. Mecca is at 2029 Market Street, near Dolores.

Friday, March 28th, 7:00PM
MAXsouth at Vesuvio's

MAXsouth Casual Dining at Vesuvio's Italian Restaurant: If it sounds familliar, yes, this is the place we ate at in December for the Holiday get-together. We have the whole back room again, under "MAX south". Order and pay for your own food at the front counter. If you plan to attend, please email Mark Bennett so we'll have an approximate count. Vesuvio Restaurant, 3044 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, phone: (408) 296-1052.

Sunday, March 30th, 4:00PM
Artist Marty McCorkle: One Man Show

You will see many fine DISPLAYED OIL ON CANVAS works by talented regional artist Marty McCorkle and get your portrait done by the artist. During the evening, McCorkle will demonstrate his process on computer by producing color print portraits plus a CD copy, BOTH for you to take home, from photos he will take of you if you are willing (included in the price of the event). For the photo you may wear a costume, fashionable clothing, casual threads, or nothing at all--it's up to you! This is an unusual opportunity to participate in the creation of art and take both a specialized computer print out and a CD of the image as your property. McCorkle will bring his specialized computer, software program, printer, projector, and camera to create distinctly different versions of his subjects, the event participants. Preview how McCorkle smuggles new technology onto the traditional canvas at http://www.factory5.com. 
Members $18 / Guests $25. Dinner is included with soft drinks available. But, if you want alcohol, please BYOB. Be prepared to help with table set up, minor food preparation, and clean up. Directions to the San Francisco location will be sent when you sign up for this special event. Buy your ticket online.