You know, you’d think that an after party at one of the biggest gay events of the year would be a jumping, gyrating dance party, but it turns out most people felt like standing and talking. We are not most people so we danced. The longer we danced the more people joined us. the music was so-so, mostly techno-y. Eventually they had a dance mix of Don’t Stop Believin’ and that kicked it up a notch. That segued into some Lady Gaga and we had a circle around us while we went all nuts. that felt like the finale. We left soon thereafter. We needed food.

E and D were down the stairs and Nikki and I were lagging behind. I see her stopped on the landing talking to some guy. Oh shit son, it’s mother****ing Dave Foley. I’ve been a Kid’s in the Hall fan for like 20 years. (I left off the number but I did say I was a huge fan since I was very young.) I used to lay at the foot of my bed when I had an earlier bedtime because when the door was open I had a clear view into the living room and could watch KITH, The Tracy Ullman show, the Gary Shandling Show, etc. So this was pretty exciting.

His friend comes up and they insist we come meet some other fellow upstairs, so we go back up and meet this other fellow. They ask us to stay for a drink so we tell them we have to go get E and D, who are still downstairs. Eventually Foley says he wants to come get food too. So we head out. He finds some other friends that are going to a nearby Tequila bar so we go for one more drink. Turns out Foley & co. were not there for any Outfest type thing. They were checking out his friends’ new bar (the Falls, I think) that will be opening soon. They just happened to come by the club.

We have another drink and chat. Some air guitar is played. Then eventually the lights come up for last call. I didn’t finish my drink, because I’m responsible and knew I hadn’t eaten enough to balance it out.

It was finally time for food so we went back to my car (after going the wrong way for over a block) and drove over to the Pantry. Some folks recognized Foley and he said hello and chatted briefly.

You know loves coleslaw? Dave Foley loves coleslaw. Well, at least he does when he’s drunk. I can’t speak for him sober. Apparently Foley’s last meal would be coleslaw- and spaghetti. also loves that. I asked if they would be together and he’s like, Yeah. We shared some fries with malt vinegar, which I’d never tried. It’s not bad.

I dropped E and D at their hotel then dropped Foley off where he lives. Then I dropped Nikki off and got home around 4:15am. Today my boyfriend’s Facebook status was, “My superstar girlfriend was out partying until 3 AM on a WEEKNIGHT. She is already OUT OF CONTROL.” Hilarious. (He is of course joking.)

So yeah. Then I woke up at my usual time of 7:30am and feel kinda lousy today. But whatever. What a fun night.

I woke up this morning and thought- was that a dream? No. We were really out until 3:30am hanging with Dave Foley.

The night began at my place. Nikki came over to get ready and carpool. We got gussied up and headed out. Traffic wasn’t too bad, so we got downtown before 6:30.

They were still setting up when we arrived. We met up with fellow filmmakers we’d met on Tuesday, Danny and Jacob from The Four Faced Liar. It was a bit chilly so we wandered to the bar next door for a drink. When we came back out they were done setting up the backdrop and had begun the red carpet stuff. Jim, our PR guy corralled us over to the one side and we waited patiently while Jane Lynch and her wife were photographed. Then it was our turn. Tough act to follow, ha ha. It was really fun and efficient. Each photographer will ask you to look at them, they take a few snaps then the next one goes. It’s like there is a specific etiquette for them. I really appreciated that. they will even let you know if you should tilt your head and stuff. It’s pretty friendly. We did singles then pairs and then groups. Ms. Lynch was still on the carpet interviewing with The Advocate, so we shimmied behind her to the other side. there were a few more photographers there and then we waited to the side for Ms. Lynch to finish. Then it was our turn. Erika gave her excellent sound bites to the gentleman interviewing. (I forget his name. I’ll look it up when they post the video.) Then we were finished there.

We got our tickets from this fellow Casey who was super nice and we’d been in touch with before. I believe he is one of the coordinators for filmmakers.

They had a VIP pre-party behind the theater in a big lot. We talked to lots of people. Erika handed out lots of the temporary tattoos and post cards. I said hello to J.D. Disalvatore who produced 2 of the movies I think. I know she did A Marine Story and I wanted to say hi because my friend Ned Mochel did their fight choreography. I’ll be going to that screening. We got some free drinks. Absolut sponsored them so it was a-flowin’. We went back to the front so we could look for the people with food trays. The director/writer and star/producer of A Marine Story were there so we talked to them for a while.

Everybody went back inside and found seats in the balcony. The volunteer by us helped us snag 4 seats together. They began with some speeches by the folks in charge. Then they presented Jane Lynch with the achievement award. (Great day for her, 2 Emmy noms and the award.) She is just wonderful. So striking and full of joy. I bet she is lovely to work with.

The movie was Howl. It was very interesting because I didn’t know anything about Ginsberg. The use a lot of surreal animations to express the poem throughout and intercut scenes from the courtroom, Ginsberg’s life, and him being interviewed. I asked one of the directors about how much was from transcripts and apparently everything in the courtroom was verbatim. It’s pretty funny. They were very nice fellows. We talked to them for a bit at the after party.

After the film we went downstairs and ran into Nelson who organized the D.I.V.A. event. We followed the crowds out into the street. Outfest had placed volunteers with beacons to help guide people to the club. How thoughtful!

There was a huge long line to get in. But then we were told that our wristbands meant we should go to the line all way on the other side. Turns out it was equally long. It went pretty fast though. We were told there was food on the 4th floor when we entered, but there was no 4th floor! It’s a trap! We had an ongoing joke that it was going to be like in Blade where we get locked in and attacked by vampires.

We waited in a slow line for drinks, but they were free. Someone came around with some food thing which was good. Then we hit the dance floor.

I went to the party last night and it was super fun! I got there pretty early and had a drink. It was kind of terrible, but I finished it anyway. I decided to be brave and talk to a random person. He happened to just be there meeting a friend and wasn’t aware of the event. Then his friend showed up so I wandered away. Then I talked to another fellow who also does graphics, so we nerded out on that for a while. Eventually Nikki came with her roommie and we went upstairs and did an interview with Indie Express. Not sure when that will be up. It was fun. By then I had ordered a second drink (which was much much better- don’t order a Mai Thai there though. It was like all sour mix and not even close to a mai thai) I was a little worried I would be buzzed and mess up when they ask about the movie, but I don’t think I did. Ha ha.

They played a bunch of trailers for a bunch of good movies playing at Outfest. If representatives were there they got up and talked to one of the hosts. Lots of people were really excited for Leading Ladies which was cool. I met a bunch of fun people. I need to figure out which screenings I can make it to because some are at the same time.

After the event was winding down we decided we all looked to good to go home yet, so we walked to the Abbey and had one more drink there. I had a Miller Lite because I’m a classy dame! Also delicious Parmesan fries. We chatted with the bartender, since it was Tuesday and really slow, and met some cool lesbians hanging out on a Tuesday night. Eventually we left. I was kinda hung over today.

No events today, but tomorrow is Opening night! Red Carpet fun! Yaaaay! E and DB will be here. Then Rebecca gets in Friday! Not sure who else will be here. Soooo excited!