O&A Spa Night

posted: July 23, 2010 

o&a once again takes over the Aveda Institute of St Pete for a luxurious evening of indulgence! our evening retreat will consist of a one-hour massage, followed by a one-hour facial, then a relaxing mingle, savoring delectable foods & beverages. o&a spa events sell out every time.  july’s sold out in just 3 days!  space is very limited,...

O&A Men’s Bikram Yoga

posted: July 21, 2010 

o&a men take over yogani studios for a traditional bikram yoga practice. bikram yoga is a specifically designed series of 26 postures and two breathing exercises performed in a heated room to keep the muscles supple, working the entire body inside and out, bones to the skin. be prepared to cleanse your system and refresh your soul.  pictured at...

O&A Big Gay Golf Tourney

posted: July 20, 2010 

o&a hits the links with a fabulous fall big gay golf tourney! join us at the luxurious renaissance vinoy golf resort in st. pete for 18 holes, golf pro tips, dinner and awards at the vinoy’s plush grounds, unparalleled, exclusive facilities, and landmark architecture. golf tournament details the championship vinoy club course, situated on...

O&A Men’s Book Club: August

posted: July 14, 2010 

for august we’ll be meeting in st pete, information to be posted mid-month and emailed to all members. we alternate our meetings on either of side the bay. be sure to mark your calendars for the 3rd tuesday of the month. watch for bi-monthly reminders to help with those short term memories and over taxed dance cards. august’s reading selection...

O&A Withlacoochee Biking

posted: July 13, 2010 

pedal to your heart’s pleasure, as o&a takes to the trail. join us for this 2-hour biking adventure on the withlacoochee state trail. gorgeous setting at 46 miles, this trail is currently the longest paved rail trail in florida. converted from a stretch of abandoned railroad track, its corridor runs through small towns, ranches, campgrounds,...

O&A Big Gay Shuffleboard

posted: July 12, 2010 

let’s go retro!  join us at the birthplace of land shuffleboard, and the largest shuffleboard club in the world – right here in st. pete! o&a picks up the cues for this return to a classic that hit its zenith in the 1950s.  with its focus on enjoying the outdoors, team play, strategy, and good old fashioned fun, shuffleboard captured the...

AIDS Walk 2010

posted: July 12, 2010 

join the o&a team for aids walk st. petersburg 2010 this year’s walk will be held on saturday, september 11, and make a 3.1 mile circle around st. petersburg’s beautiful north shore park and old north east. help us continue supporting the fight against aids by making a donation below.  and, if you can, join us for the walk as we unite...

O&A Big Gay Summer Boot Camp

posted: July 6, 2010 

looking for a full body workout to jumpstart your way to fitness?  or put a different spin on your existing routine?  or, you just wanna fit into that swimsuit a little bit better?  if so, big gay summer boot camp is for you! ace certified personal trainer and o&a sound body columnist jeff giles takes command as he guides us through fast-paced,...

July Film Series Movie: My Normal

posted: July 1, 2010 

join o&a for yet another great evening out for dinner and a movie! this month’s dinner will be at the always fabulous hamburger mary’s in ybor, and the movie is “my normal,” about the life of a dominatrix working as one of the most desirable mistresses in nyc’s underground. this is an o&a wear & win event!  wear...

Pics of O&A at Pride

posted: June 27, 2010 

what an amazing day!  o&a was so proud to be a sponsor and part of this year’s st. pete pride, florida’s largest pride festival! with over 100 parade floats, 2000 parade participants, and an estimated 80,000 festival goers in attendance, this year’s st. pete pride was a HUGE success! this annual event is dedicated to celebrating...

O&A at Am Stage for The Seafarer

posted: June 23, 2010 

join o&a as we once again invade american stage for an evening of brilliant, devilish theater! about the play called “the best new play of the year” by the wall street journal, the seafarer premieres at american stage fresh from its recent broadway run.   this chilling play from acclaimed playwright conor mcpherson was inspired by...

O&A Big Gay Yoga 101: Fundamentals

posted: June 23, 2010 

have you been sitting on the sidelines, wanting to try yoga but never getting around to it?  well, here’s your chance! this great intro class is perfect for all yoga virgins, as well as those who are seasoned practitioners or those working through an injury.  the class will concentrate on the basics – building a foundation of alignment, breathing,...

O&A Men’s Flow Yoga

posted: June 23, 2010 

o&a men head back to Yogani, where they take over the solar studio for a class of flow yoga, led by thom taylor. class description: flow yoga integrates a deep connected breath with a fluid asana practice, allowing us to step out of our heads and get grounded back into our spirits. vinyasa is breath-synchronized movement, and in this class we’ll...

O&A Sunset Stand Up Paddle Boarding

posted: June 23, 2010 

take a gorgeous sunset adventure atop a paddle board for this very unique and intimate o&a event! if you’ve joined us before for a paddle boarding event or otherwise consider yourself an experienced paddle boarder, this event is for you.  but note, due to the nature of the event, capacity is limited. intercoastal, to open gulf our adventure...