Queerty:
We conclude that, in light of the history of pernicious
discrimination faced by gay men and lesbians, and because the
institution of marriage carries it it a status and significance that
the newly crated classification of civil unions does not embody, the
segregation of heterosexual and homosexual couples into separate
institutions constitutes a cognizable harm. We also conclude that
our state scheme discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation,
for the same reasons that classifications predicated on gender are
considered quasi-suspect for the purposes of the equal protection
provisions of the United States constitutions…
Connecticut Supreme Court Overturns Ban On Gay Marriage
Britney Spears debuts Womanizer
Gawker: As we
mentioned earlier [this week], it's all too possible that another
depression might be upon us. So how are to act, what are we to feel,
what songs are we to sing? To find some answers, we dove into
YouTube and (with some help from Metafilter) found 20
clips from 20 films about the Great Depression of the 1930's.
They just might provide valuable insights into what the future
holds. Watch and learn after the jump.
20 Movies About the First Great Depression To Watch
During the Sequel
PageOneQ: Oklahoma State Representative Sally Kern defended
earlier statements against gays and lesbians yesterday in a debate
with Democratic challenger Ron Marlett. In a heated
debated against Marlett Thursday, Kern, who is running for a third
term, defended her position against the “gay agenda,” and repeated
her statement that gays represent the biggest threat to the nation.
While terrorism has killed more than 3,000 people in the continental
United States in the last 15 years, homosexual behavior has
killed more than 100,000,” the Republican representative said. “It's
a danger to life. It is a danger to health.”
Sally Kern: Homosexuality has killed more
Americans than 9/11
Huffington Post: John McCain
was booed by his own supporters during a
rally on Friday after he described Barack Obama as a "decent
person and a person that you do not have to be scared of as
president of the United States."
McCain Faces Backlash Over Rabid Crowds
Gawker: Immediately
after his inauguration as president in 1933, Franklin Roosevelt
instituted a four-day bank holiday during which insolvent
institutions were closed and the survivors were given a federal seal
of approval. According to Italy's prime minister Silvio
Berlusconi, the big economies are discussing a similarly drastic
move, a closure of world markets, hopefully temporary. There's one
big difference [after the jump].
The Bank Holiday
Boy Culture: RJ Durell, 30, is one of the
choreographers behind Madonna's Confessions ("You Thrill
Me/Erotica," "La Isla Bonita," "Lucky Star") and Sticky &
Sweet tours, as well as the guy who tried his best to get
Britney to "Gimme More" on MTV—the latter performance was
sub-par for Britney, but the actual routine as designed could have
and should have been spectacular. Video below, interview after the
jump:
Dance From The Dancer: An Interview With RJ Durell
Popwatch Blog:
According to The
Hollywood Reporter, America's
Next Top Model's Jay Manuel and J. Alexander will
shoot a pilot for The CW calledOperation Fabulous:
They will "travel the country giving women makeovers. In various
towns, the duo will select five participants and give them
Top Model-style
overhauls — how to dress, wear their hair and makeup and bring out
their confidence with the support of family, friends and their
community."
Mr. Jay and Miss J get a 'Top Model' spinoff.
Discuss.
Defamer: A Defamer operative going about
his daily Rodeo Drive chores let us know about a standoff
that went down this morning between the forces of good (underpaid
and undervalued reality show writer-producers) and evil (Heidi
Klum, and anything—sorry Tim Gunn fans!—Heidi
Klum-adjacent).
Unruly WGA Mob Protest 'Project Runway' Rodeo Drive
Shoot
Bricks and Stone: I think one
of the life changing things that he [Brad Pitt] did, one of
many, is that I was absolutely never going to get pregnant. I never
felt that it was the right thing to do,” Jolie, 33, tells
W magazine, in an article featuring photos taken by Pitt
of her breastfeeding.
Angelina: Brad Convinced Me to Get Pregnant
Faded Youth Blog: Production of the highly anticipated
Sherlock Holmes movie has begun and FYB has the
first photos from the set! Guy Ritchie’s feature
film starring Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law
and Rachel McAdams is currently shooting
in Central London.
Robert Downey Jr. As Sherlock Holmes
The Onion: This normally peaceful suburban
town is still reeling following the news Monday that a local
resident, whose name is being withheld by police pending a full
investigation, left an iPhone unattended for more than three
hours in a car parked in the hot sun.
Police: iPhone Left In Hot Car For Three Hours
Stuff White People Like:
#110 Though many white people consider competitive sports to be too
aggressive and macho for their tastes there are a few exceptions.
The most notable is Soccer since for some reason it is wrong
to get fired up about Football game, but right to get fired
up about a Football match. The second sport (term used
loosely) in this category is called Ultimate Frisbee or
simply Ultimate.
#110 Frisbee Sports
Slate:
That Barack Obama and William Ayers knew each other
during the 1990s may tell us something about the two men. But it
says much more about a particular time and place: Hyde Park,
Chicago, more than a decade ago. Obama first moved to Chicago in
1985, when he worked as a community organizer. But his career got on
its current course when he returned to Hyde Park in 1991 to practice
law and teach constitutional law at the University of Chicago. Four
years later, he met Ayers at a lunchtime meeting about school
reform.
The Bill Ayers that Barack Obama and I worked with
was no "domestic terrorist."
Salon: Steven Branchflower, the prosecutor who led the investigation
into Sarah Palin’s firing of Alaska’s public safety
commissioner, concludes in his final report that she abused her
power. However, another of Branchflower’s findings makes the report
something less than a complete disaster for Palin.
Report: Palin abused her power
Newsweek:
The global financial meltdown has caused a dramatic shift in the
2008 presidential race, according to the latest Newsweek
poll. With four weeks left in the presidential campaign, Barack
Obama now leads John McCain by double digits, 52 percent
to 41 percent among registered voters—a marked shift from the last
Newsweek poll, conducted one month ago, when the two candidates were
tied at 46 percent. Underlying Obama's
surge in support: An historic boiling over of dissatisfaction with
the status quo. An astounding 86 percent of voters now say they are
dissatisfied with the way things are going in the United States,
while a mere 10 percent say they are satisfied. That's the highest
wrong track/right track ratio ever recorded in the
Newsweek poll.
Obama opens a double-digit lead in new Newsweek poll
On Saturday,
October 11th 2008, Yesi Leon, Amy Alonso and
Alison Burgos, (the ladies that make up Pandora Events) will be at it again
as they celebrate their Ten Year anniversary in grand style. They will be taking
over the historic and über chic, Moore Building and Bamboo Gardens in the
Miami Design District for an over the top evening featuring dancing to the
hottest DJs in Miami including: DJ Pride, Alex G (Kumba Records), Kaprah
and Meesh. The eye candy will be plenty with sexy shows on the main stage
all night long as well as a silent auction to benefit Susan G. Komen for the
Cure, VIPs will be treated to a royal experience in the Bamboo Gardens with
a Finlandia open bar all night, delectable food tasting by local restaurants and
its very own DJ.
Saturday, October 11th,
Steel Fort
Lauderdale Return to Jackhammer with a blast from the past dance party.
Enjoy music by DJ Marc Scott and Jackhammer drink prices! Plenty of free
parking.
Sawmill Camping Resort in
Dade City, FL
(between Tampa &
Orlando) has a huge
Oktoberfest
celebration planned
for the weekend of
October 10 - 12th
with Florida
L.E.G.A.L. (Law
Enforcement Gays and
Lesbians). Events
include CC's Cabaret
on Friday, a jail
lockup for charity,
lucky bingo balls,
T-Dances on Sat &
Sun, Contests
w/prizes poolside
including Beer Stein
Balancing Beam, Best
Beer Belly, Bobbing
for Bratwurst & the
Camp Drag Divas.
The Fun
Never Stops at
Sawmill
with high energy dance hits/Live DJ, country music in the courtyard, Sawmill's
Clothing Optional pool, drink & Food specials, etc. Reserve Now or visit on a
day/evening pass.
Love to eat? Don't
miss this weekend's delicious Oktoberfest/Florida L.E.G.A.L. event with food and
drink specials at
Sawmill Camping Resort
in Dade City, FL (between Tampa & Orlando),
Friday Dinner: 5 - 9 PM, a delicious portion of fish and
sides. Saturday
Dinner: 5 - 9 PM,
a special German creation from Chef Thomas & Staff served with a dinner roll &
dessert.
Saturday, October 11th,
Gary Santis and
JetSet Nightclub will a Pink Dreams Party with DJ Alyson Calagna.
Come help celebrate 10 Years of Instinct Magazine with their Pink Dreams Party
where Real Men Wear Pink. This theme party event will feature shows by Erika
Norel and TP Lords. Free drinks 10 PM to midnight and party all night. For
Star Treatment and VIP Room with Table Service call 954-513-8958. Valet Parking
available $10
On
Saturday, October 11th, DJ Just Oliver spins at
Torpedo for their Discovery Party.
Nicole Saphire
will bring the party back to
Club Dolche
with the Fire Party, and we promise she will give a show that is going to
set the town on fire that night! Doors Open at 10pm and she will be doing Hot
Spot shows all night. Music from our House Dj Tito.
Score Miami Beach
and The Penny Back Boyz present Young Pirates Party on
Saturday, October 11th. DJ Marcelo spins. For table service or
Guest List call 786-326-6947. Doors open at 10 PM.
The Honey Pot
Ybor City
presents the girl party Sugar 2008 on Saturday, October 11th.
They want you to Feed the Craving with sexy Sugar Shows, living
art, and other naughty delights all night long. Enjoy the Down & Dirty
Turkish Oil Wrestling contest, the Macy’s VIP Bubble Lounge and Sugar
Fantasy Loft and drink specials all night. This benefits the CLIP
International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. Tickets are $15 for General
Admission and $50 for VIP.
Emerald City Pensacolaand The Other
Side wants you to show your Pride with Happy Hour from 3 PM to 8 PM and a
special Pride Show at midnight with Lauren Mitchell, Ebony Sinclair, Monica and
Valerie Heart, and Anna Rexia. DJ Dewight Barkley spins.
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, Art Expressions Gallery Wilton
Manors will be hosting an exhibit of Latin American Artists called This
Land is My Land: Art Beyond Translation 2008 with an Opening Reception
Saturday, October 11th at 7 PM. The show will remain on view
through October 31st. Admission is free and all are welcome. For
more information go to
www.artexpressions.tk.
Books & Books Coral GablesPerry's IQ is only 76, but he's not stupid. His
grandmother taught him everything he needs to know to survive: She taught him to
write things down so he won't forget them. She taught him to play the lottery
every week. And, most important, she taught him whom to trust. When Gram dies,
Perry is left orphaned and bereft at the age of thirty-one. Then his weekly
Washington State Lottery ticket wins him 12 million dollars, and he finds he has
more family than he knows what to do with. Peopled with characters both wicked
and heroic who leap of the pages, Patricia Wood’s Lottery (Berkley, $14) is a deeply satisfying,
gorgeously rendered novel about trust, loyalty, and what distinguishes us as
capable. 7 PM
Live Music
in the Courtyard: Nicole Yarling Trio,
8-11 PM
Books & Books Coral GablesIn the
manner of Rizzoli’s acclaimed Historic
Houses of the Hudson Valley, Great Houses of Florida
(Rizzoli, $55) presents the greatest and most intriguing houses of the state,
including John and Mabel Ringling’s fabulous Venetian Palazzo Ca d’Zan, James
Deering’s spectacular Italianate Villa Vizcaya in Miami, the Audubon and
Hemingway houses in Key West, and the exquisite villa of Prince Murat in St.
Augustine. With all new color photography, this lavish book provides a rare look
into the very finest houses from the one-time premier winter playground of
America’s rich and famous. Once again, award-winning architecture critic of The Miami Herald, Beth Dunlop, brings us a
sumptuous and fascinating study of our region’s architecture. 5 PM
Books & Books Coral GablesLunch Special:
A private book club meeting and meal with author Patricia Wood for her book
Lottery
(Berkley Publishing). $40.
Limit 12. Call 305-442-4408 or email
bookclubs@booksandbooks.com to make your paid reservation. 12:30 PM
Coral Gables Congregational Church Leading
biblical scholar and world renowned theologian, John Dominic Crossan, is
Professor Emeritus of biblical studies at DePaul University, Chicago, cofounder
of the Jesus Seminar and a well-known figure to many who are interested in the
search for the Jesus of history. Dr. Crossan is the author of more than 20
highly acclaimed books on the historical Jesus, including Excavating Jesus:
Beneath the Stones, Behind the Texts, and In Search of Paul: How Jesus’ Apostle Opposed Rome’s Empire with God’s
Kingdom. Indulge yourself in a religious adventure as Dr. Crossan
brings the message of both the actual and historical Paul to the modern world in
this weekend lecture series, Paul:
An Appealing or Appalling Apostle? Don’t miss this
thought-provoking experience of spiritual and intellectual growth by attending
one or all of the lectures held at Coral Gables Congregational Church in Coral
Gables, Florida. For more information, call 305-448-7421 or visit
www.coralgablescongregational.org
Orlando Shakes presents a performance of Kiss Me, Kate
by Samuel and Bella Spewack with music and lyrics by
Cole Porter today.
Love, comedy and confusion thrive behind the scenes
of a Broadway-bound musical version of The Taming of the
Shrew in Cole Porter’s musical masterpiece. Quarrelling
couples swat and swoon as they navigate through the satiric,
witty, and sensual score featuring such classics as “Too Darn
Hot,” “So in Love” and “Brush Up Your Shakespeare!” Featuring
Orlando singing talent Michael Andrew.
The well-loved musical will open the company's 20th
anniversary season at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center.
Ticket prices range from $16 to $40.
For more
information, maps and links to Orlando Shakespeare Theater as well as ticketing
information, use this link:
Orlando Shakes Presents Kiss Me Kate
Boylesque with DJ Josh Riptide
Stilettos
Nightclub
and Showbar offers
Boylesque Rico’s Men and Go-Go Girls at 10 PM. Enjoy Hims & Heels Show at 11 PM
and 12:30 AM and DJ Josh Riptide.
Muscle Boys and Hot Men!
Twist Miami BeachGuest DJ's from
a long list of both international and local superstars. Every Saturday Twist
is full of the hottest men in Miami. Muscle boy dancers taking it off in the
Bungalow Bar.
Masquerade Ball at Johnny's
Johnny’s
and Sean David present Masquerade Ball with professional cabaret, strip
performances, and drag appearances by Florida’s Finest Entertainment. Enjoy
complimentary Moet Champagne Punch from 9 PM to 11 PM. Also enjoy Lollipop Saturdays
with Sticky Sweet music by DJ Sunny Hobson and Hosted by Mizz Cori. Enter I am
lolliPOPular Constest and you could be used in an upcoming ad. Never a cover.
Tease Saturdays
The Honey Pot
Ybor City
in Ybor City presents Tease Saturdays. This lesbian party features hot
women, sexy female GoGo Girls, and weekly contests hosted by Joey Brooks.
Free drinks from 10 PM to midnight and never a cover before 11 PM.
Monthly Dart Tournaments
Sidelines Sports Bar
is the place for darters to compete! The Paladins Athletic
Organization holds its monthly dart tournaments on the last
Saturday of every month at Wilton Manors Sidelines Sports Bar..
Use your mouse to rollover the club
names for general info. Click the underlined link for map
& address. Some events may change. To insure you have a good
time we recommend that you be prepared to 'go with the flow'. Most
recent update:
January 06, 2009 12:22 PM.
South Florida
(Includes
Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, Miami, Naples, Fort Myers and the Palm Beaches) Bill's
1/2 price miller products noon to 9 PM $3 Bloody Marys noon to 3 PM
Giant Long Island Teas 9 PM to close.
The Birdcage
(at The Boardwalk)
All You Can
Drink Mimosas & Bloody Marys $10 & $9 Miller Lite or Presidente Beer
Buckets.Boardwalk packed with over 40 hot dancers from all over the world.Boom,
Billboard reporting DJ Paulie with a tidal wave of hits
Crème Lounge, Siren ladies night
hosted by Lynne Bove of icandee.
Discotekka
DJ Jarell in the main room and rotating DJS in the Hip Hop Room.
Shows by Vegas Dion, Gina D'Angelo and TP Lords
Dolche
Deco Dance with shot specials all night and $3 drinks until midnightGeorgie’s Alibi Shot
specials, parties and giveaways.
JackhammerHappy hour 4
PM-9 PM with Jimmie no cover cruise /dance party. $2 well & domestic
‘til midnight and $3 long island iced teas.JetSet
world renowned DJs announced here first. Click the underlined link for more
info.
Lips Drag Dining
Glamour Girls Hosted by DivaMatty’s
½ price happy hour 11 AM to 9 PM. . $4 Jager/Rumple 9 PM to close
New MoonLive Music with Bev & Billy! DJ
spinning right after at 10 PM
The
PalaceDrags Gone Wild //
The Amazing Geraldine hosted this
drag spectacular starting at 6:30PMRosie's Bar and Grill$10
Bacardi Buckets all day.
Scandals Saloon
Dancing with the Outlawz DJsSidelines Sports Bar2-4-1 Happy
Hour Noon to 9 PM, Free Pool Noon to 5 PM, Late Night Happy Hour
2-4-1 on Well & Draft Midnight to CloseScore,
727 hosted by the Penny Back Boys
Stable
Uniform Saturdays with Happy Hour pricing for all in uniform.The LoungeTorpedo
Pump Saturdays with DJ Bugie Twist
see long description aboveVixenWeekly
women's event presented by Pandora Events in downtown Fort
Lauderdale.
Central Florida (Includes Tampa, St Petersburg,
Orlando, Daytona) Revolution
Nightclub
, Unity Saturdays where Orlando's Gay men and Lesbian women
party together.
G. BarDJ Greg Anderson spinning Ybor City's biggest Gay night.
Savoy Orlando,
take off your shirt and drink Domestics and Wells for $1 all night
long.
North Florida (Includes Gainesville,
Tallahassee, Jacksonville and Pensacola Beach)
Club
Shadows at Metro
female impersonator shows at 9:30, 11:00, and 12:30
Love, comedy and confusion thrive behind the scenes
of a Broadway-bound musical version of
The Taming of the
Shrew in Cole Porter’s musical masterpiece. Quarrelling
couples swat and swoon as they navigate through the satiric,
witty, and sensual score featuring such classics as “Too Darn
Hot,” “So in Love” and “Brush Up Your Shakespeare!” Featuring
Orlando singing talent Michael Andrew.
