4TH ANNUAL BLATINO OASIS &  EROTICA AWARDS
February 1, 2010
CONTACT: Joe Hawkins
Event line: (213) 785-7336


Palm Springs CA - Now in its fourth year and set to take place May 7-10, Blatino Oasis is preparing to welcome men of color from around the world back to Palm Springs for another year of fun in the California desert sun.

Producer Joe Hawkins said that his team is ready to show everyone a wonderful time. "Each year we book two host hotels. Our clothing optional hotel (Canyon Club) is sold out and basically sells out for the following year, almost immediately after our event ends. However, we are very excited that our main host hotel has a new name and has undergone a major renovation." Hawkins is referring to the Crestline Hotels & Resorts opening of the 410-guestroom Renaissance (Marriott) Palm Springs Hotel. The upscale property, formerly known as the Wyndham Palm Springs, was newly branded a Renaissance after undergoing a multimillion- dollar renovation." Guest who may have stayed at this property in previous years, will be amazed at the changes. And although the former hotel was beautiful, the new renovation will blow guest away...total luxury" Hawkins said.

This year's event will be hosted by Chicago based comedian "The Ever Lovin' Sister Quintella - The 87 Year Old Evangelist of Comedy" who has been featured on a number of national television shows to include B.E.T. and has  worked with comedians such as Roseanne Barr, Bernie Mack, Monique and Somore to name a few. Quintella will also present a comical Mother's Day tribute. Events include the annual White Party Welcome, Boxer Briefs Party, Kings Supporting Kings Brunch, Mirage Party, swim-wear/underwear fashion show, strip shows, daytime  pool parties and tours. Event passes officially go on sale February 8, 2010."We encourage people to book now at the Renaissance Marriott because our block of rooms at that property usually goes pretty quickly once we send out our press announcement. " Hawkins said.

One major component of the weekend is erotica which includes the 4th Annual Blatino Oasis Erotica Awards (BOEA) ceremony, that will be held at the clothing optional, Canyon Club Hotel. The 2010 honorees include; "Lifetime Achievement Award" Ty Lattimore, who has been in the industry for over 13 years and done over 40 films. In addition to being a porn star, Lattimore is a video producer/director and owner of Ty Lattimore Entertainment. 

For more information about this event please visit www.clubrimshot. com or Google "Blatino Oasis."