On Display

A Day Without Sunshine, Opening June 6^th

On Wednesday, June 6^th the Broward County Main Library will be hosting for the month, a collection of local gay artist’s work entitled, A Day Without Sunshine:  Anita Bryant’s Anti-Gay Crusade with an Opening Reception at 6pm.  Presented by The Stonewall Library and Archives, this exhibit revisits singer Anita Bryant’s “Save Our Children” campaign who thought that gays were immoral, corrupt, and evil.  Oh, did I forget to mention she was the Queen of Florida Orange Juice at the time?  Yeah, one Queen I can live without!  This event is free to the public and the Library is located at 100 South Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale and the Stonewall Library and Archives can be reached at www.stonewall-library.org or at 954-763-8565. 

Keyro Gallery 

Opening on Saturday, June 9^th,  Delray’s own The Keyro Gallery, Studio, & Art Bar will have their GRAND, GRAND OPENING!  Keyro’s is an urban artist’s oasis created by artists and is located off the Avenue, “South Side” in downtown Delray along the FEC Railway.  This is a dynamic industrial compound with the feel of blank canvases and freedom to create your experience will only be enhanced by their personal selection of fine wine, beer, unique art, and amazing photography.  The Keyro Gallery is located at166 SE 2^nd Avenue and to make a reservation go to http://art.meetup.com/223/calendar/5844026/. 

Greg Lindeblom At Stonewall, through June 25^th

The month of June is set aside for photographer and artist Greg Lindeblom and his solo exhibit at The Stonewall Library and Archives in Fort Lauderdale.  There will be an Opening Reception through June 25^th at 6:30pm and you can meet and hang out with the artist and others within the arts community of Fort Lauderdale.  Born in Canada, Greg has traveled extensively and has been allowed to capture images from many different cultures and geographies and his work contains three primary themes:  architecture, nature, and the male form.  The Stonewall Library and Archives is located at 1717 North Andrews Avenue and can also be reached at www.artsunitedonline.org. 

Journey to India, through June 30^th

Currently, at The Hip and Humble Home Showroom they are hosting a show entitled Gartel India:  The Exotic Journey which will feature digital media and collage by Laurence Gartel who has documented his travels across India after the Tsunami disaster of 2005.  This show will run through June 30^th and the gallery is located at 251 North Federal Highway in Boca Raton and can be reached at 561-549-0345. 

National Archives Photographs, through July 14^th

Right now at The Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery they have a current display of National Archives pictures.  The show, entitled, Picturin the Century:  One Hundred Years of Photography from the National Archives is directly from The Smithsonian Institution contains more than 100 color and black-and-white photographs that are not only momentous but simple and ordinary moments throughout the 20^th century.  It runs through July 14^th and is located at 10610 Oakland Park Blvd in Sunrise.  For more information go to www.sunrisefl.gov/2civccc_art.html.   

Local Theatre Gigs

My Sister’s An Only Child, June 5^th through 17^th 

Beginning June 5^th, The Kravis Center will be hosting My Sister’s An Only Child at their Rinker Playhouse location.  This play, written by Steve Solomon—who also wrote My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy will bring us more laughs with his latest quest to understand who he is and how he survived the antics of his wacky, multi-ethnic family.  Tickets are $28 and are available at www.kravis.org. 

From Door to Door, Until July 1^st 

Currently, at The Stage Door Theatre is bringing us From Door to Door which tells the story of three generations of women in the same family which span 65 years from 1935 to the present.  It’s title is referenced to a phrase in the Hebrew prayer book that means “From generation to generation” and examines how we take what we get from our parents and then make choices about what we will and won’t and then finally pass on to our children.  The Stage Door can be contacted at 954-344-7765 or at www.stagedoortheatre.com. 

LipSync, June 8^th through 24^th 

Beginning June 8^th, LipSync will take the Hagan Park Community Center stage and will star Sandy, Allen, Eston Dunn, Lucia Gaglioni, Nick Rashid, and introduces Chuck Valanis, Andre Azercot, and Alfredo Breito.  Tickets are $25 and are available at Wilton Manor’s own Chic Optique at 2228 Wilton Drive and also by calling the Truck Theatre at 954-918-9414.  This performance is written by two local playwrights:  Eston Dunn and Mario Locicero and is performed by local talent before going off to Toronto in July!

Visiting Mr. Green 

The Stage Door Theatre is proud to announce their latest play entitled Visiting Mr. Green which tells the story of Mr. Green, an elderly and retired Jewish dry cleaner who wanders into traffic and is almost struck by a young executive named Ross who is then sentenced to Community Service to assist Mr. Green for six months.  The Stage Door Theatre can be found at www.stagedoortheatre.com or by phone at 954-344-7765. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Venice & The Islamic World 

Right now, at The Metropolitan Museum of Art they are hosting a collection entitled, Venice & The Islamic World 827-1797 that demonstrates the differences in art between the two cultures.  There is ten centuries of art, travel, and trade that will reveal an extraordinary relationship never seen before.  For more information, go to www.metmusueum.org. 

Broadway Bares, June 17^th 

On Sunday, June 17^th, Broadway Bares 17:  Myth Behavior, the hotly anticipated annual event of the year that combines the naughtiness of burlesque and the razzle-dazzle of Broadway will take the Roseland Ballroom.  Having been a smashing success since its inception in 1992 and being created by Jerry Mitchell, this event features the hottest male and female dancers on Broadway and has become one of Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS' signature events.  For more information go to http://www.broadwaycares.org/events/bares.cfm.  

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. 

Warhol’s The Athlete Series 

Currently, at Martin Summers Fine Art Ltd. in London, they have famed pop artist Andy Warhol’s series entitled, The Athlete Series which feature the likes of: Mohammad Ali, Jockey Willie Shoemaker, Pele, Chris Everet, O.J. Simpson, and others, ten total, making up an extraordinary collection.  They can be viewed until July 2007 and for more information, go to www.ms-fineart.com. 

Wynwood Art Walk, Saturday, June 9^th  

On Saturday, June 9^th,  The Wynwood Gallery Walk will take place beginning at 7pm.  This is a new association that is bringing together art dealers, galleries, collectors, artist studios as well as alternative art spaces and hope to strengthen the concept of a true art district and help Miami’s international image.  The kick off will be at 282 NW 36^th Street in Miami and call 305-573-4949 for more information. 

South Florida Shakespeare Festival

All during the months of June through August, The Ring Theater at The University of Miami will be hosting the annual South Florida Shakespeare Festival that will tribute The Bard and feature a rotating repertory of two Shakespearean works.  For more information go to www.new-theatre.org or call them at 305-443-5909. 

Hippiefest, August 2^nd 

Return to the flowery days of 1960 and embrace your inner flower power with the star-packed HippieFest 2007! This celebration of the `60s features some of the top names of the era together with high energy sounds to bring you back to the days of peace, love and happiness.  There is an auction online on premium tickets to see the likes of The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, Felix Cavaliere's Rascals, The Zombies featuring Colin Blunstone & Rod Argent, Mountain featuring Leslie West & Corky Laing, Mitch Ryder, Badfinger featuring Joey Molland & Country Joe McDonald.  Tickets are available online at www.ticketmaster.com or at the Hard Rock Live Box Office at 1 Seminole Way in Hollywood. 

Red Truck & Humpy’s Gets Naked, June 6^th 

Wilton Manor’s own Naked Grape Wine Co. and Humpy’s Pizza is proud to announce they are merging one night only for a Wine Tasting celebrating Red Truck wines.  The festivities all kick off at 7pm on June 6^th and to RSVP call 954-563-5631 or drop by the store which is located at 2039 Wilton Drive. 

Art & Wine Lecture at Art Center SoFL, Friday, June 8^th 

On Friday, June 8^th,  the Art Center of South Florida on Lincoln Road will host an Art & Wine Lecture Event called, Tribute to Provence.  This will be hosted by Paul Cezanne and will feature lectures by Armando Droulers and serving a selection of fine wines and cheeses.  To RSVP call 305-674-8278 ext. 15 or stop in The Art Center of South Florida at 800 Lincoln Road.

Wooden Hangers Say So Much 

You know that when you go over to a person’s house, if given the access, you will snoop.  Be it in the bathroom, kitchen, or bedroom, we will all take a peek into the items that make up the person we are with.  How about, when they open your closet, you have wooden hangers?  A simple thing as really good hangers, such as wooden ones, can bring you depth, personality, and knowledge without ever having to say a word.  Plastic hangers (or as my Granmaw calls them Happy Hangers), are for the Dorms.  We are grown ups—and our clothes are more than just something piled on the floor.  With a simple added touch of wooden hangers, it shows to everyone that may look upon them that you: know about clothes, you value your investments, and are stable enough to afford them.  Sad part is, you can easily purchase a case of them at Bed Bath & Beyond or Linens & Things  for an affordable price—and still get the same reaction. 

Sister George Does Wembly 

On Saturday, June 9^th, gay pop icon George Michael  will still perform at London’s Wembly Stadium at 8pm.  This is funny since this is the same location of the final Wham! show back in 1986 and there are rumours….Andrew Ridgeley might join him onstage!  Tickets are still available, if you’re in that part of town! 

Dolores O’Riordan Goes Solo 

Dolores O’Riordan, famed front woman for the Irish Band The Cranberrie’s has struck out on her own recently, releasing her debut solo album Are You Listening? Dolores, now with long black hair, looks like she could be a cast member on Footballer’s Wives.  The album, which has 12 songs, features the song Ordinary Day. 

Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus Concert, June 16^th & 17^th 

On  June 16^th and June 17^th,  The Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus will take the stage at The Broward Center for Performing Arts’ Amaturo Theatre.  This concert, entitled, Time to Take Our Place is a high-energy musical revue celebrating the diversity of music, cultures, and each one of us.  Tickets rang from $20-$40 and can be purchased online at www.browardcenter.org or www.ftlgmc.org or at the Box Office at 201 SW 5^th Avenue, or by phone at 954-462-0222.

Broward Art Guild Goes Open 

The Broward Art Guild will be hosting an Open Themed show on Friday, June 29th and is available in any media.  The intake for this show is on Sunday, June 24th from 12pm to 4pm and the prospectus is available at The Broward Art Guild or online at www.browardartguild.org.  Members and Non-Members are welcome to submit.

Strange Tribe 

So you think your family is strange.  You think no one understands.  John Hemingway does—and then some!  How would you like to grow up with the patriarch of your family is adored by the world as a literary genius?  How about a family curse?  There are thousands of families with histories of depression and mental illnesses…but how many make the New York Times?  Well, all of that and then a cross-dressing Dad who goes full-Trannie and loses the “Greg” to become “Gloria.”  Even though John was in diapers when Ernest committed suicide, he is able to piece together his family tree, the ones the papers seemed to overlook to come out with a great work that deals with family struggles, both internally and externally. 

The Police with Maroon 5, July 10^th 

Hard Rock Gets a Phat Girl, June 6^th & 7^th 

On June 6^th & 7^th  famed Phat Girls lead Monique will take the stage at the Seminole Hard Rock’s Improv at Paradise Live.  For tickets visit www.improvftl.com or call 954-981-5653.  Tickets cost $42.40. 

Mary J, July 19^th 

Tickets just went on sale for the singer of one of my favorite songs from Waiting to Exhale, ”Ain’t Gonna Cry” Mary J. Blige will take the stage at the Hard Rock Casino on July 19^th.  Come spend a special breakthrough evening with the Queen of Soul.  Tickets are available online at www.ticketmaster.com or at their Box Office at 954-523-3309. 

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. 

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. 

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.