Image of backyard with Golden Gate Bridge recreation by Scott Beale/Laughing Squid.

Image “Night in the Castro” by Thomas Hawk.

Last night Jason took me out to the private launch party for a new social network site, Pownce. I wasn’t officially invited to the party so I kind of crashed it — but I had a really fabulous time with many friends. What was extra cool was finally going into Dennis Peron’s house — if you’ve ever gone up 17th between Church and Castro, you’ve seen it, that hyooge crazy pink, fake castle, looks like a big fluffy gay wedding cake of a place. I’ve always wanted to go inside, and was stoked for the opportunity — I only wish I’d gotten to meet Dennis Peron, who used to be Harvey Milk’s boyfriend. Wow!

Thomas Hawk took great photos of the party and the house — check them out if you want to see what’s behind that bedazzled facade. Thomas also has a great writeup of the party, and Scott Beale was “off the clock” but couldn’t resist shooting a few pics and has a nice post as well.

Related posts:

1. The Be Nice Party
2. Party Like it’s Friday! Beale Street Bar and Grill!
3. Sweet Things in the Castro
4. Thomas Hawk assaulted taking photos at 45 Fremont
5. The surburban splendors of a random party-crashing