Notes, Video and Photos by Tamara Palmer
The second-ever CupcakeCamp, a free tasting event and competition, provided firm proof that cupcakes are still a hot commodity in town. More than 2000 were submitted; platters were brought out to three tables every 10 minutes, disappearing in less than two seconds. A few 10-minute cycles after we arrived, and the fiending, vulture-like crowd needed to be gently lectured on the principles of sharing and composure.
DJ and promoter Nathan Rapport's ears have been spoiled. He lived in Detroit long enough to enjoy the riches of techno's epicenter, and now when he hits a gay club, the dude does not want to hear ten million variations on the Kylie remix. Back in the Motor City he threw queer parties called SASS with the head of Ghostly, and he still needs a hearty dose of Detroit grit when he's on the dancefloor. Now Rapport lives in San Francisco and is looking to turn out a night of "super dirty, nasty,
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