On Display

Blue Morphos Gallery  

Opening Sunday, May 20^th, The Blue Morphos Gallery of Contemporary Costa Rican Art will be hosting a show that will feature such artists as:  Edgar Zuniga, Enar Cruz, Alejandro “Tarzaan” Villalobos, Marcia Salas, and Sylvia Marten.  The Blue Morphos Gallery is located at 211 Royal Poinciana Way in Palm Beach and can be reached at www.bluemorphosgallery.com or by phone at 561-512-2467.   

Cuba Nostalgia, May 18^th through 20^th 

Beginning Friday, May 18^th there will be an exhibition entitled Cuba Nostalgia which this annual expo and festival will feature Cuban culture, memorabilia, and collectibles.  Also, expect a fine art show, exhibits, books, as well as food and music.  For more information, go to www.cubanostalgia.org or call 305-856-7595. 

No Need To Touch, Saturday, May 19^th 

Opening Saturday, May 19^th, The Art Center of South Florida will be hosting No Need to Touch which is a fiber-based exhibition that challenges all traditions and examines the relationship between the creation and it’s onlooker through texture, dimension, and physical contact.  The Art Center is located at 800 Lincoln Road at the intersection of Meridian, in Miami Beach.  The Opening Reception begins at 7pm and for more information go to www.artcentersf.org. 

Storks Get Some Mental Help

Just kidding!  May is Mental Health Month and ArtsUnited has teamed up with the Mental Health Association of Broward County to present a mixed media art exhibit by local artists from 9 Muses Art Center in Lauderhill and is currently on display at Wilton Manor’s very own Stork’s Bakery and Café through May 31^st.  9 Muses Art Center is designed to provide those with mental illnesses an opportunity for self-expression and recovery through the arts and the program is open to people with psychiatric diagnoses while helping gain understanding and acceptance both for those with illnesses as well as for those without.  Stork's Bakery Coffee Cafe, 2505 NE 15th Avenue, Wilton Manors and can be found online at www.storksbakery.com.

Magic of Myth at ArtExpression 

Opening on Saturday, May 12^th,  ArtExpressions Gallery in Fort Lauderdale is proud to host John Patrick Kelly’s collection entitled Magic of Myth beginning at 7pm.  This exhibition  showcases his "surrealistic" oils and bronze sculptures combine fantasy, eroticism, humor, and a deep esoteric understanding of life into a visual potpourri that leaves a lasting impression on most viewers.  The ArtExpressions Gallery is located at 1212 NE 4th Ave in Fort Lauderdale.  For more information go to www.ArtExpressions.tk or call them at 954-527-7700

Keith Clark is at Artists’ Haven 

As many know and have made friends with Keith Clark, who happens to be the Poster Child for the locally run ArtsUnited organization, but many do not realize that Keith is also an artist!  Keith is a painter and will have his work shown at Artists’ Haven Gallery beginning Friday, May 4^th.  There will be an Opening Reception beginning at 6pm the gallery is located at 2757 East Oakland Park Blvd in Fort Lauderdale.  He describes his work at Post-Expressionist and uses texture and light to evoke emotion.  The show will run until May 31^st and for those who do not know, ArtsUnited is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that provides local lesbian and gay artists an interactive and supportive working environment.  They use their connections to break down the previous barriers that prevented them from contributing fully and openly to the cultural, social, and economic success of South Florida.  For more information about ArtsUnited, go to www.artsunitedonline.org. 

Port Royal, Jamaica 

Currently, at The Historical Museum of Southern Florida their current exhibit is entitled Port Royal, Jamaica which contains rare artifacts recovered from the sea at Port Royal, where a massive earthquake in 1692 sank what was once known as The Wickedest City on Earth.  The show will be on display until June 3^rd.  While you are there, why not also check out their permanent collection Tropical Dreams:  A People’s History of South Florida that has artifacts, re-creations, photographs, and prints depicting cultures and homes from 10,000 years of South Florida history.  For more information, go to www.hmsf.org or call them at 305-375-1657. 

Enest Trova Retrospective 

At The Boca Raton Museum of Art you can catch their current exhibit entitled Ernest Trova:  Retrospective.  This will showcase more than 40 years of paintings, graphics, assemblages, and sculptures by American artist Ernest Trova.  This will reveal his infinite variations on the theme of Universal Man’s Journey through Life.  The Boca Raton Museum of Art is located at 501 Plaza Real in Boca Raton and can be found at www.bocamuseum.org or by phone at 561-392-2500. 

Chihuly LAST WEEK!!!

Right now, at the Fairchild Gardens, you can get a second chance this year to see the amazing blown-glass objects mixed in with the natural flowers and botanicals in Chihuly at Fairchild Part II.  On Sunday, December 10^th, Dale Chihuly will be visiting the garden from 11am to noon for a book signing.  The Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road in Coral Gables and you can go to www.fairchildgarden.org or call them at305*667-1651. 

Local Theatre Gigs

Eyecons at La Te Da, Tuesday, May 22^nd

Key West’s very own La Te Da  is proud to host Christopher Peterson’s Eyecons which is an award wining musical showcase of some of the entertainment world’s biggest and most famous ladies presented with a twist that only Christopher Peterson can! This all takes place at The Cabaret at La Te Da which is located at 1125 Duval Street in Key West and can be found at www.lateda.com or 305-296-6706.  

Educating Rita in Key West, Through May 26^th 

At The Waterfront Playhouse in Mallory Square in Old Town Key West, they are producing Educating Rita which tells the story of a brassy hairdresser who decides to enroll in an Open University course and is assigned to Frank, a disillusioned Professor with a penchant for the Classics and cocktails and together—they sparkle!  For tickets and further information, go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.com or call them at 305-294-5015. 

Abie’s Irish Rose, May 25^th through June 17^th 

At The Tamarac Theatre of Performing Arts they will be producing Abie’s Irish Rose which tells the story of how Abie brings home his Irish Rose and there is trouble with family objections and interfaith marriage.  For tickets go to www.tamaractheatreofperformingarts.org or call them at 954-726-7898.  Tickets are only $20. 

The Laramie Project 

This award-winning play, by Moises Kauffman and the Tectonic Theater Project is based on over 200 interviews with townspeople of Laramie, Wyoming.  This is a "Slice of Life" that examines the aftermath of a horrendous murder of a young gay man(Mathew Shepherd) on the citizens of Laramie and explores the depths and heights that passions can reach and the compassions of which people are capable.  Presented by Main Street Players and tickets are $15, Seniors & Students $12.  For Reservations and tickets & info to to www.mainstreetplayers.com or call them at 305-823-1545

The Boy From Russia, through June 3^rd 

Beginning May 9^th The Actors Playhouse is proud to present the World Premier of The Boy from Russia that is the moving story of a husband and wife’s journey to fulfill their dreams of expanding their family.  They impulsively decide to adopt an orphaned boy they see on a video and leave all doubts behind and journey to find this child in a wintery Russian village.  As the story unfolds, there are events that spiral beyond their control and they discover the risks they have taken that could cost them the boy and eachother.  The Actors’ Playhouse is at The Miracle Mile Theatre and tickets are available at www.actorsplayhouse.org or by phone at 305-444-9293.

Golda’s Balcony, Through May 20^th 

Performances have been added to GableStage’s production of William Gibson’s Golda’s Balcony.  Currently taking stage at the Biltmore at 1200 Anastasia Avenue in Coral Gables, Golda’s Balcony is an inspiring play about overhwhelming power and tells the story of Golda Meir who started out as an impoverished Russian schoolgirl to her post as Prime Minister of Israel and is one of the most amazing stories of the 20^th century.  Tickets are available at www.gablestage.org  305-445-1119.

Camelot, June 12^th through June 14^th 

Tickets are on sale now for Lerner & Loewe’s Camelot starring Michael York, Rachel York, and James Barbour as Lancelot.  For tickets, go to www.browardcenter.org or call the Box Office at 954-523-3309. 

The Clean House, through May 20^th

The Caldwell Theatre Company 's spring show entitled, The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl which comically tells the story of a successful couple who hire a Brazilian Maid who does not like to clean and tells jokes in Portuguese. This runs through May 20^th and you can get more information at www.caldwelltheatre.com or by calling 561-241-7432.  

Sister Ignatius Explains It All, through June 2^nd

The Sol Theatre Project is proud to announce the opening of their latest production, Sister Ignatius Explains It All which David Tarryn-Grae will star as the tired yet insatiable Sister May, along with other Sol regulars will be holding court like you have never seen before!  Expect camels, Bethlehem attire, Samuel Beckett, Noel Coward gone wild, and executioner with as sharp axe to grind, guns, queers, castrati, and the Little Baby Jesus.  This play is a satire on religion, faith, education, and the human animal penchant for masochism.   Previews for Sister Ignatius begin on Thursday, April 26^th and will run through June 2^nd.  The Sol Theatre Project is located at 1140 North Flagler Drive in Fort Lauderdale and can be reached at sol_theatre@comcast.com or www.soltheatre.com or by phone at 954-801-9207. 

 AIDS Walk NY, May 20^th 

On May 20^th, New York City will have their AIDS Walk NY which will benefit The Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC).  For Registration and other information, go to www.aidswalk.net/newyork or if you would like more information about GMHC, go to their website www.gmhc.org. 

Momix, May 22^nd through June 10^th 

The Joyce Theater is proud to announce their latest show entitled Momix.  This show will feature dancers morphed and mutated into Sidewinders, Gila Monsters, have been floating weightlessly through extraterrestrial terrains, have them strapped with snow skis, or have them hurled through the air like baseballs.  This is the Best of Momix and will present a collection of figments of the imagination of choreographer Moses Pendleton that re unpredictable, bizarre, and notoriously out of this world.  For tickets, directions, or further information, go to www.joyce.org. 

New Age Opera Glasses 

You knew it would only be a matter of time before someone came along and revolutionized the iconic symbol of privilege of the Upper Class—The Opera Glasses.  Proidee, a company from Denmark, has come up with the solution to your optical problems.  With the creation of Telescopic Specticles you will be twice as close to the stage at the theatre, concert, or sporting event.  They work just like a telescope except for one decisive advantage—no wobbly scenes! They are worn like conventional glasses and leave your hands free, are light weight, and space-aged designed with precision optics and high contrast images.  For more information, go to www.proidee.co.uk (for the English version unless you read Dansk you can go to www.proidee.de) and they cost £59.95. 

WigOut: On The Water, Saturday, May 19^th at 8pm 

Let Your True Colors—Shine! 

If you have not heard about the latest tour de force, Cindy Lauper’s True Colors Tour 2007 then you must be somewhere away from a television.  This tour, with headliners such as Erasure, Rosie O’Donnell, Indigo Girl, The Clicks, Amanda Lepore, and did I forget to mention who the Guest Host is….Margaret Cho!!!!  This will take the country by storm this June with dates from one coast to the other, all in conjunction with Gay Pride Month!  Cindy loves us—but her Lesbian sister more!  To see the dates and places of all of these concerts, go to www.truecolorstour.com. 

WilMa & Hollywood ArtWalks, Friday & Saturday, May 18^th & 19^th 

On Friday, May 19^th, the City of Wilton Manors will be hosting their ArtWalk all along Wilton Drive from ArtExpressions Gallery down by 13^th Street all the way to Five Points.  There will be artists, photographers, wine, and cheese all along the route.  For more information, call 954-527-7700.  The City of Hollywood is hosting their ArtWalk on Saturday, May 19^th beginning at 8pm and will go all along the galleries and shops of downtown Hollywood.   Be sure to stop in The Gallery of the Unknown Artist and check out their latest featured artist, Julio Green and be sure to tell Ceci that Mark’s List sent you!  For more information, you can go to www.gotua.com. 

JVC Jazz Festival, Through May 19^th 

Going on now at various sites around Miami is the JVC Jazz Festival that will feature large performances at the Carnival Center for the Performing Arts and North Beach Bandshell. In addition, smaller concerts are presented at various locations around town including the Van Dyke Cafe, and Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club, inside the Deauville Beach Resort. For tickets and all the venues, go to http://www.festivalproductions.net/jvcjazz/concert_view.php?ID=27 or call 305-403-7565. 

Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival, Through Saturday, May 19^th 

Currently, at The Don CeSar Resort in Tampa is The Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival.   This three day event is hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida and the Abilities Foundation and this promises to be the most anticipated wine and food festival event of the year in the Tampa Bay area.  They will be showcasing the highest caliber winemakers, national culinary professionals and personalities, local celebrity chefs, spirit producers, master sommeliers, and tons of “foodies” to help you all along your journey.  For tickets or more information, go to www.tampabaywineandfoodfestival.com or call 727-538-7370 x349. 

Naked Grape Gaining Gravity, Wednesday, May 23^rd 

On Wednesday, May 23^rd, Wilton Manor’s own Naked Grape Wine Company will be hosting their Gravity Hills Wineyard Wine Tasting from 7pm to 9pm.  Why not come out and taste some excellent wines from Paso Robles, California which is one of the state’s premier grape-growing and wine making regions.  They are rich and full, almost bursting with intense flavors and are certain to have you talking—maybe even defying gravity!  Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door, so drop by their 2039 Wilton Drive location or call 954-563-5631. 

Yappy Hour At RoseVine Winery, Saturday, May 19^th 

On Saturday, May 19^th, RoseVine Winery will be hosting a Yappy Hour.  For only $10 you and your dog can drop by the Winery between 2pm and 4pm and have some samples with other pet owners and get some snacks for your doggie.  The RoseWine Winery is located at 1080 Linton Blvd in DelRay Beach.  For more information go to www.rosevinewinery.com or call them at 561-330-8090.  

Sake Wine Tasting, May 18^th 

On May 18^th, The Saki Room will have The Ultimate Sake Tasting Experience starting at 6pm.  You will learn, taste and be able to purchase premium sakes from this event as well as be able to taste over 40 filtered and unfiltered Sakes from throughout Japan.  There will be complimentary sushi and appetizers but only 50 tickets will be sold so go to  www.livingfla.com/rsvp or call them at 561-637-4441.  The Saki Room, Delray Beach is located at 401 West Atlantic Ave #R9 in Delray Beach. 

Siren has Sol, Saturday, May 19^th at 8pm 

Every month, Lynn Bovee from Icandee’s Siren party will be spotlighting a performer for her Jazz/Soul Nights and this month is Sol.  The Crème Lounge is located on the upper part of Score Nightclub at 727 Lincoln Road and for table reservations or more information go to icandee@mindspring.com. 

Michael Bublé 

Do you like Harry Connick Jr. styled music?  Do you wish to just swing dance and throw someone over your shoulder?  I have the perfect album for you!  Well, Michael Bublé might be having The Best Day Ever on Thursday, May 17^th when he was getting ready to go to see The Oprah and discovered that his latest album, Call Me Irresponsible was the #1 Best Selling Album on the planet!  This Canadian Born crooner has won numerous Juno Awards up North, and has decided to set his sights on The US.  For more information about this HOT singer, go to his website, www.michaelbuble.com.  Trust me…it’s worth it!  

Lincoln Road Concert Series, Saturday, May 19^th at 7pm 

The Lincoln Road Concert Series and The Florida Grand Opera  is proud to showcase The Young Artist Showcase:  Night of the Rising Stars on Saturday, May 19^th at 7pm.  This will all take place at the Lincoln Theatre at 541 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach.  This will be a fully-staged and costumed concert with orchestra and will feature members of the Florida Grand Opera’s Youth Artist Studio.  For tickets and further information, go to www.fgo.org. 

Saturday, May 19^th at 6pm 

On Saturday, May 19^th, The Association of Performing Arts of India will be holding their monthly concert series at the Broward County Main Library Auditorium.  This month will be a vocal concert that will feature Pt. Channulal Mishra, tabla by Ramkumar Mishra, Sangri by Santosh Kumar Mishra.  Tickets are $20 but the first three rows are $30.  For tickets call 954-885-1466 or visit their website at www.apaiart.com.  The Library is located at 100 South Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. 

Beginning Friday, May 18^th The Freddick Bratcher & Co. Contemporary Dance Theater will take the stage at Miami Beach’s very own Colony Theater.  This is the Season Finale Concert and will include an exciting premier by Freddick Bratcher and will feature the music of John Lennon.  For tickets and further information go to www.freddickbratcherandcompany.com or call 305-302-8947. 

Miami Dance Project, Saturday, May 19^th at 7pm 

At 7pm on Saturday, May 19^th, The Miami Dance Project will take the Byron-Carlyle Theatre stage in Miami Beach and present Choreographers Fury which is a fusion of classical and contemporary ballet with modern dance.  For tickets and further information call 786-417-6740. 

Orientalia 2007, Friday, May 18^th  

On Friday, May 18^th begins the 14^th Annual Orientalia Festival that will feature guest artists who will be flown in from remote regions of the world to perform and teach in a weekend of special events.  There will also be many women who are experts in the art of Bellydance, who pare professional dancers from The Middle Eastern Dance Exchange.  This will all take place at Lincoln Road and Eluclid Avenue in Miami Beach.  For more information go to www.emerald-dreams.com or call 305-538-1608. 

Called 2 Dance, Saturday, May 26^th 

On Saturday, May 26^th, The McIntyre Institute which specializes in liturgical dance, will debut their 7^th annual dance production entitled Called 2 Dance:  Chapter 4.  This nationally acclaimed, multi-cultural event will take place at The Carnival Center for the Performing Arts and tickets can be purchased online at www.carnivalcenter.org or by phone at 305-949-6722. 

Kelly Clarkson, August 30^th

On August 30^th, famed first winner of American Idol Kelly Clarkson will take the stage at The Bank Atlantic Center.  Singing some of her favorites and featuring her new album My December, I hope to be one of her million screaming gay fanatics.  Claymates can have The Aiken.  For tickets go to www.ticketmaster.com. 

Fergilicious, May 31^st 

Famed front girl for The Black Eyed Peas Fergie will take the stage at Mizner Park Amphitheater on Thursday, May 31^st.  For tickets, go to www.ticketmaster.com. 

Beyoncé, Sunday, July 22^nd 

On Sunday, July 22^nd, South Florida will be swept away by the iconic Beyoncé as she takes the stage at The Bank Atlantic Center.  Tickets are available through www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 954-523-3309. 

Morrissey, Saturday, July 14^th 

On Saturday, July 14^th, satin crooner Morrissey will take the stage at Mizner Park Amphitheater.  Tickets are available at the Box Office at 561-966-3309 or at www.ticketmaster.com. 

Carol Channing, Sunday, June 3^rd 

On Sunday, June 3^rd,  the ever entertaining and gay icon Carol Channing will take the stage at the Miniaci Performing Arts Center at 6pm.  This fundraising event will benefit Sun States Animal Blood Bank and Friends of Greyhounds.  Tickets starts at $25 in advance and can be purchased at www.sunstates.org/fundraising.htm or www.miniacipac.org or by phone at 954-462-0222. 

Mr. Heidi Klum (Seal), Thursday, May 24^th 

Supermodel and host of Bravo’s Project Runway Heidi Klum’s husband, singing sensation Seal will be onstage at The Jackie Gleason Theater on Thursday, May 24^th.   Tickets are now on sale and are available at www.ticketmaster.com.  The Theater is located on Convention Center Drive in Miami Beach  www.gleasontheater.com  or 786-276-2633.

Clay Aiken, August 18^th 

On August 18^th American Idol runner up and amazing showman Clay Aiken will take the stage at The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts at 8pm.  He will take the stage with a full Orchestra and will perform hits from his debut album Measure of a Man—which went Number One on Billboard’s 200 Chart and then Triple Platinum as well as This is the Night/Bridge Over Troubled Water that won the 2003 Billboard Music Award for Best Single.  For tickets, which go on sale Saturday, April 14th go to www.kravis.org.

Joss Stone, Saturday, June 16^th 

Recently featured British singer Joss Stone will be at Fort Lauderdale’s own Revolution on Saturday, June 16^th at 8pm. At only 19 years old, she will perform songs from her first album XXX as well as her recently released Introducing Joss Stone.  Revolution is located at 200 West Broward Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale.  For tickets, go to www.ticketmaster.com.  Tickets are only $33.50. 

Shake Your Bon Bon, Saturday, May 19^th 

Grab your Cup of Life and get ready to shake your Bon Bon to the one and only Ricky Martin as he takes the stage at the American Airlines Arena on Saturday, May 19^th.  Tickets are available online at www.ticketmaster.com or any TicketMaster locations.  Tickets start at $46. 

The Police, Tuesday July 10^th 

On Tuesday, July 10^th famed singer and songwriter Sting will team up with bandmates and tour as The Police Live in Concert at Dolphin Stadium in Miami.  They will feature Fiction Plane and tickets are available through www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 305*358-5885.