I came to Philly on a medical leave and I decided to stick it out cause nothing was going on and I believed bigger things could happen. Ah, Atlantic City my coming-out years, another chapter. My "southern life" began when I turned 21 and went down to Fort Lauderdale with two friends that moved there from Atlantic City. What the hell brought you to Philly from sunny Florida? Friday is the third anniversary of the Shaft parties. He created Gay2K, a citywide New Years extravaganza that ran through Jan.
Hes also worked with Blue Ball, PrideFest and the AIDS Library to raise money for AIDS/HIV prevention, care and awareness. The events have included Wigstock, RuPaul, an AbFab finale bash, Madonna record releases, Tom of Finland events, dinner with Junior Vasquez and way more. Simultaneously, he started Shaft at Large, giving gay Philadelphia and electronic dance culture a shot in the arm. Contarino "32 years young but in club years, 10" started special events at Egypt, and at Shampoo when it opened three years ago. Talking with promoter Dan Contarino about three years of Shaft-ing.įor the last four years, Dan Contarinos been turning gay-club Philadelphia on its head with events that would make Madonna humble. Shafts Third Direct access from your IP location 1622147653 is not permitted - Please contact the administrator for accessĭanny and cher: Clubman Contarino with one of his fabulous chums.