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The hosts denied classism had anything to do with it. "Besides, people don't seem to have a problem paying $100 for the Black Party or Allegria," sniffed one of the hosts, Chris Kann, a broker for Corcoran, referring to the city's gay circuit parties. Happily for the masses, Dave Barton, owner of that Chelsea mecca of homosexual sweat and muscles, is keeping his annual Christmas toy-drive party for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital free of charge. It's Tuesday, December 11, and celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, Alan Cumming, and Marc Jacobs have promised to attend. Barton said that if the event — which brought in more than 3,000 people and 7,000 toys in 2006 — attracts more this year, they can open up more space in the gym. "We had people running in and out of the locker rooms and steam rooms last year, and we can do that again," said Barton. After all, "more people mean more giving … it's better for the kids." Not too mention better for Alan Cumming, who says he's already feeling the Christmas spirit. "I can probably meet Jesus in the steam room," he said. "Or at least someone who has the body of God." —Dan Levin
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