Hot House set designer Christian Owen wears many hats. From pornstar to club promoter to rocking DJ, Christian never stops! If you’re in WEHO on Wednesday, December 23 you can catch him hosting his annual Childrens Shoe Drive. He will also be spinning for this amazing event. Here is what Christian has to say about his shoe drive:

“When I was a child I was excited when I got a new pair of shoes at Christmas.  For this reason, I started an annual shoe drive to provide shoes for children in need to help make their Christmas special.  This has been a very hard year for many people, but it is time to open our hearts to those in need by donating a new pair of children’s shoes (or a gift certificate) that will be given to children in Hollywood.  Please bring the shoes to Hot Rod at  Micky’s on Wednesday, December 23rd. Your help in this effort is greatly appreciated by me, but will be even more appreciated by the children who receive your generous donation.  Thanks for your help, Christian”

Bring new shoes for baby – 12 year old kids that will be donated to needy families in Hollywood.

Christian, surrounded by friends at his birthday party at the Lookout in San Francisco last week.

Tonight the bears attending Lazy Bear Weekend in Guerneville are in for a special treat when Hot House Exclusive Paul Wagner strips down and shows off his goods at tonight’s Under Bear party at the Russian River Resort (aka The RRR). Fresh off the set of his new Hot House Backroom scene with Blu Kennedy and the just released Movers N Shakers and into a new pair of drawers, the cuddly Mr. Wagner looks forward to meeting the 6,000 men who are expected over the weekend.  “I’m looking forward to getting out of LA and getting back to nature. Nothing’s hotter than fucking a hot man in the woods under a clear starry sky.” Paul said as he left the office on his way to that neck of the woods.

Paul and Hot House Affiliate Manager Alan Breslaw will raffle off a butt-load of Hot House swag. Grab your underwear and get to Under Bear tonight at 8 PM to 11:30 PM! Check your clothes at the new and improved clothes check provided by 440 Castro.  $10 at the door or free for Bear Tag bearers.

Click here for a complete schedule of Lazy Bear Weekend events.

The best piece of advice before attending this weekend event would be to buy yourself the Lazy Bear Weekend tags.  The tags (think dog tags) get you into all the weekend pool parties Thursday through Sunday for free and discounts on all kinds of great stuff through the event and discounts at local merchants.  Bear Tag pre-sale is over but you can purchase Lazy Bear tags at the headquarters located at Sonoma Nesting Co. 16151 Main Street, Guerneville and at BODY 450 Castro Street in San Francisco for $125.

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About Lazy Bear Weekend:

For the last five years Hot House Entertainment has been a proud sponsor of Lazy Bear Weekend.  Thousands of men from around the world gather every summer in the forest town of Guerneville in Northern California for a week of dancing, drinking beer and just being with men.  The guys are like family, and enjoy each others company.  First and foremost, Lazy Bear Weekend puts the FUN back into fundraising and raises desperately needed money for a variety of worthy causes.   The Lazy Bear Fund is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization that relies on sponsors, private donations, the sale of the number one fundraising tool — the Lazy Bear Tags — and LB merchandise.  The Lazy Bear Fund is proud to have one of the lowest operating costs of any non-profit in the country, due in large part to their incredible volunteer force!

Attention all you hung show-offs out there! Hot House Exclusive Kyle King wants to see your package – tonight, Friday, Feb. 20th – at the Powerhouse Meat Packing Contest! Kyle will join Hot House’s own Sister Roma as a celebrity judge for this fundraiser benefiting Under One Roof and The AIDS Emergency Fund. Contestants should arrive no later than 10:30 and sign up for a chance to win $100. Come out and join Hot House as we support these two wonderful organizations. Your $5 donation at the door includes 10 raffle tickets, drink specials and chances to win FREE porn all night long!

About Under One Roof: “The mission of Under One Roof is to generate unrestricted funds for agencies that provide HIV/AIDS education and support services.”  Since 1990, through Under One Roof, community volunteers, donors, staff, sponsors and merchant supporters have joined forces to fundraise in support of our common cause, supporting those living with HIV/AIDS. We are proud to stand behind our mission as a non-profit committed to helping to promote positive, healthy lifestyles for all who need us.

About AIDS Emergency Fund: AIDS Emergency Fund responds compassionately to the AIDS crisis by providing immediate, short-term financial assistance to help people disabled by HIV/AIDS to cover their basic human needs and stabilize their living situations

Exclusive Ross Hurston next to Kent North’s artwork at Magnet in the Castro

As many of you know Hot House Exclusive Kent North passed away late last year leaving behind a stellar legacy. Many of you might be surprised to know that he was also a professional behind the camera as well. One of North’s most inspiring pieces of work is The Mechanics Monument, a photo he shot while visiting San Francisco. His surviving partner Lloyd recently released 15 limited edition prints of the photo for sale with proceeds directly benefiting North’s favorite charity, the St. Stephen’s AIDS Trust in London.

The Mechanics Monument is one of the few San Francisco sculptures to survive the earthquake of 1906 and has become a symbol of empowerment and hope to the city’s citizens since its unveiling on May 15, 1901. The 26″ x 21″ work is one of 4 original pieces shot by North that were recently presented in exhibition in London. Anyone interested in viewing or purchasing one of these limited edition reprints can see them at Magnet, 4122 18th Street, San Francisco.

For more information, you can also contact David McCambridge (DavidMc@HotHouse.com) or call (415) 437-9500.

Twenty semi-finalists for the 2008 Bare Chest Calendar, sponsored by Hot House Entertainment, competed May 6 for coveted spots in the publication at a special Finals Selection event at the DNA Lounge. Selected from a pool of more than 40 entrants who participated in eleven semi-final contests held at the Powerhouse Bar, the finalists were judged on stage presence, salesmanship, and other attributes that will make them successful fundraisers and ambassadors for the Calendar.

The new crop of hunky volunteers is already hard at work. A sneak preview event takes place on Saturday May 12 at the BOLT in Sacramento (2560 Boxwood Street) starting at 9 PM. The 2008 Bare Chest Calendar will be photographed soon by Calendar photographer Dennis Tyler and available to the public in June during San Francisco Pride Weekend, kicking off six months of community events, special appearance and calendar sales. Given the extraordinary amounts raised to date, the 2008 Calendar could be the first $100,000 edition. Check out www.barechest.org for more information and upcoming events details.