Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Entertainment Gay Television - "On EGTV, It's All Here!"
Where To Stay, Where To Play, What To Eat, & Who To Meet; On Entertainment Gay Television, It’s All Here!
EGTV is building awareness, promoting tourism, and generating revenue for locally owned businesses by providing visually the service and experiences they have to offer to the LGBT Community.
San Francisco, CA (SC) July 2008 – Entertainment Gay Television, a show that is currently in production, is a 1-hour program designed to inspire, inform, and educate the LGBT Community to help stimulate local economy. Each episode will showcase the richness of cultural diversity through exotic locales, community events, fashion, travel, lifestyle and venues.
Shane Charles will first showcase to viewers The Bar, better known as the B.O.C. to locals, located in the heart of Castro Street. Viewers are then provided a first hand look at experiencing a night at The Bar from following Shane Charles through the venue to a fabulous photo shoot with San Franciscan Drag Queen, Juanita Moore!
EGTV will then take viewers away from the city to attend an annual LGBT festival, Gay Day at Great America. Shane Charles, with pal and co-host Sean Grady, will provide the park’s experience to viewers by riding attractions like Flight Deck and watching performances by the Trannyshack Drag Queens, Bebe SweetBriar, and Kelly Rowland.
Shane Charles will then finish the show with Pan Dulce, a weekly Latino event held at The Café near Castro and Market every Thursday evening. Included in this segment Shane Charles interviews Pan Dulce promoter and Club Papi founder, Jaime Awad, and Granda Entertainment owner/founder, Joe Granda, who will discuss the work they have done for the Latino LGBT Community and the celebrity collaborations they have created. EGTV will then end with Shane Charles enjoying the night with the club patrons of Pan Dulce!
With help from the Karpel Group of New York, EGTV will also showcase between segments music videos by recording artists: Win Marcinak, James Blunt, and Madonna. EGTV also distributed 1000 DVDS to consumers, potential sponsors, and distributors for consideration and has received positive responses. The new production will have more of a nationwide feel and will showcase major metropolitan cities throughout the United States.
Entertainment Gay Television is the creation of Marcelo Acevedo who has more than 15 years of advertising and marketing experience from some of the most acclaimed production companies in the country. Currently producing FUEL THE GROOVE, a DVD product shown in 450 Gay & Lesbian venues nationwide, Marcelo is developing new TV concepts that will cater to different demographics and audiences worldwide.
Host, Shane Charles, currently wrapped Gus Van Sant’s film, “Milk”, featuring Sean Penn as a Core Castro, is seen protesting throughout the film. Shane Charles has also worked on other feature films such as, “Four Christmases” and “Ole”. He is the spokesperson/model of GDM Boutique in San Francisco. He will soon be featured in a PSA for the Stop Aids Project and will also be an advocate for HERE! Network during Pride San Francisco 2008.
Shane Charles
(408) 425-2273
ShaneCharlesPR@Gmail.com
http://www.shanecharles.com/
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GDM Fabulous Produce Fall 2008 Advertising Campaign
Glass Dildo Me hosted their first annual Valentine’s event, Mon Seul Amour, to excite attendees with LIVE models, fabulous photography, and fashion jewelry.
San Francisco, CA (SC) March 2008 – At 6 o’clock pm on February 7th Glass Dildo Me, an upscale erotic glass boutique located downtown at 569 Geary Street, hosted their first annual Valentine’s event, Mon Seul Amour (My Only Love in French). The occasion featured a female painted by prominent makeup artist ANGEL, black and white photography by up-and-coming erotic photographer Z Roa, a fabulous jewelry trunk show by Maducca, and decadent treats and cocktails served by SC Bella Models. GDM brought together the women (and some men) of San Francisco to celebrate the most important person to love during Valentine’s, herself.
Hot SC Bella Model, Sandra, was hand painted by Bay Area known makeup artist, ANGEL, whose recent work has been featured for Etiquette Lounge’s high-fashion editorial advertisement titled, “Etiquette Standards.” ANGEL used Sandra’s body as a canvas, carefully detailing the highlighted colors and textures of this season’s “must have” toys!
Up-and-coming local erotic photographer Z Roa of The Corwin Design Group showcased his latest work of erotic black and white natural light photography. His efforts have recently been featured at Good Vibrations on Polk St. and have already received vast reviews! Roa’s edgy photos lean toward the avant-garde, expanding the views of sexuality and raw eroticism.
Maducca, a local fashion line that specializes in clothing, jewelry, and accessories, unveiled an exclusive collection of jewelry for Mon Seul Amour attendees! Maducca’s jewelry is very intricate in their use of precious metals, woods, and stones, bringing the element of nature to the collection. Maducca jewelry can be found in local fashion boutiques throughout San Francisco. The pieces displayed during the event were available for order and limited to attendees.
The servers of the event, provided by SC Bella Agency, served delightful treats provided by Joseph Schmidt and red wine for attendees to enjoy while viewing the latest in Glass Dildo Me erotic toys. GDM specializes in the distribution of carefully handcrafted glass dildos made specifically for the boutique. GDM focuses on creating a comfortable environment to educate, display, and sell their product in a safe and fun atmosphere.
GDM brought the women of San Francisco together to celebrate the one person that matters most during Valentine’s, herself. As the title of the party stated, “Mon Seul Amour.” You are your only love and that love matters more than anything in the world.
For additional information regarding MON SEUL AMOUR contact:
Shane Charles Public Relations
(408) 425-2273 ShaneCharlesPR@Gmail.com
www.SHANECHARLES.com
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Thursday, October 25, 2007
Shane Charles for Metamorphosis Salon/UCSF Children's Hospital
Metamorphosis Salon Gives Back This Holiday Season & In A Big Way!
Every child at the University of California San Francisco Children’s Hospital deserves a present this holiday season and Metamorphosis Salon is assuring that.
ALL Photography By WALTER PARADA
San Francisco, CA (SC) Dec. 7 2006 – At 6 o’clock pm on December 14, Metamorphosis Salon is the place to be at 1841 Market Street. The salon is throwing a high-fashion charity gala, “A Time For Giving,” for the UCSF Children’s Hospital raising funds to purchase new toys for the children during this holiday season. Proceeds will be collected through a $25.00 admission donation, direct monetary donations from generous attendees, and raffles toward elegant gift baskets that were provided by L’Occitane en Provence and Goldwell Trendline Hair Care Products.
The event will consist of a fashion show presented by Market Street retailer, Solis, featuring the hottest winter looks for the holiday season. Clothing designs by creators such as Andrew Mackenzie, Rare, Nolita and Custo Barcelona will be showcased on the runway. While the models are working the catwalk, hip-hop sensation HardNox will be performing LIVE songs from their latest album, I Go Dumb Off This Heavy Metal, with their popular track, “Super Sonic,” that has been massively downloaded on the popular networking site Myspace.
Local Hot Makeup Artist, Rachel Farasat, known for her print work with 7X7 and her runway work with Macy’s Passport 2005 & 2006, will be giving the models some edge with punk-rock inspired looks. Sensational Hair Stylists, Stas and Lee G., will provide the models with their shocking innovative hairstyles for winter 2006. San Franciscan celebrity, Amanda Adams, featured in the local Ambiance ads as the “shop girl,” will be rocking the runway as the headline model along with Richard Turner, a male model from the bay area who has done work for Verve Magazine.
During the fashion show attendees will enjoy beverages provided by energy drink company, Rockstar, showcasing their newest line of energy beverages such as Rockstar Juiced, Rockstar Energy Cola, and Rockstar Zero Carb. Guests will also enjoy Hors d’oeurves catered by Fuzio Restaurant of Castro Street with the brothers of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity of San Francisco State University, serving the provided splendid dishes.
Fashionistas of San Francisco will not leave disappointed. ALL proceeds will be donated to the UCSF Children’s Hospital. All Persons involved are donating their time and services to better our community. Lets give back to our community San Francisco; every child in our city deserves our support.
The UCSF Children’s Hospital assists children and their families adjust to and recognize illness, injury, hospitalization, and treatment. The goal of the Children’s Hospital is to encourage normal growth and development while reducing anxiety that can be sourced by illness and hospitalization. The hospital provides our future with the support they need at a time that is so critical in their lives.
Metamorphosis is not only about transformations, but is also about serving its community in a positive way. The salon provides an environment for people to escape their everyday stresses and undergo tranquil transformations by stylists who bring the clients’ vision to life. People leave Metamorphosis Salon feeling positive and radiant bringing out their best inside and out!
For additional information on “A Time For Giving…” Charity Gala contact (415) 252-1020 or email the salon at info@MetamorphosisSalon.com.
Contact:
Shane Charles
Publicist for Metamorphosis Salon
(408) 425-2273
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Etiquette Standards Haute Event
Etiquette Lounge will be hosting a grand event with LIVE models being photographed by fashion photographer, Walter Parada, followed by a LIVE performance by R&B/Soul singer Johann Michael
San Francisco, CA (SC) Sept. 18 – At 7 o’clock pm on October 1st white bulbs will flash while gorgeous models will vogue at the 7th and Market venue, Etiquette Lounge, located at 1108 Market Street in San Francisco. Up and coming San Franciscan model/actor, Shane Charles, will be photographed LIVE by Bay Area renown fashion photographer, Walter Parada, in front of Etiquette Lounge for the launch of SC Bella Models, a new modeling and casting agency in the city. Shane Charles will be seen exiting a taxi with his entourage at 7 pm sharp, from his bodyguard to his fashion stylist; the shot is designed to cause a ruckus.
Video game vixen, Claudia Cali, San Franciscan celebrity and socialite, Amanda Adams, who is locally known as the “shop girl” in the Ambiance ads for the past 2 years, and Rye Bar's own sophisticated social butterfly, Erika Merritt, will be modeling next to Shane Charles to help launch the new agency. The women will be in classic and sophisticated looks that are reminiscent of Audrey Hepburn with the help of stylist CC's Closet.
MAC Makeup Artist ANGEL, known for his work on the “One, with nature…” fashion editorial shoot, will be giving the models the classic look of smoky eyes and hot red lips. Ryan Castaneda, fashion editorial art director, says, “The shoot will tell a story that relates to the clientele of Etiquette Lounge. The girl who’s trying to find love, the gay boy who just wants to have fun, the popular girl who enjoys her friends company.” Castaneda’s editorial is a homage to “old Hollywood” glamour and fashion.
During the fashion editorial shoot attendees will enjoy cocktails and Hors d’oeurves served by models of SC Bella Agency. Personal appearances include Miss/Mr. Gay SF 2008 Candidates BeBe Sweetbriar and Paul Poole who are extremely involved in the community assisting the fundraising goals of organizations such as Men of Color Program at UCSF, Aids Housing Alliance/SF, Larkin Street Youth, Lyric, Habitat for Humanity, San Francisco AIDS Walk, just to name a few. The photos shot will also be used to help promote the venue in its up coming Holiday marketing. In the course of the last hour of the event, there will be a LIVE musical performance by R&B/Soul sensation Johann Michael of Willard & Katt singing his hit, “The Groove,” for the attendees listening pleasure. This event will have the Fashionistas of San Francisco talking.
For additional information on Etiquette Lounge Contact: Alfonso Collazo, (415)-368-1548, AlfonsoCollazo@gmail.com
Shane Charles
(408) 425-2273
ShaneCharlesPR@Gmail.com
www.ShaneCharles.com
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