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On
Wednesday, January 9,
Arnold
Matteson,
Dale Stine, Babak Movahedi and Jason Tamanini will be
hosting the birthday bash of Give Me A Beat Production's Marketing
Director George Maiko Coronado at
Halo Lounge. This birthday
celebration always brings together the most important socialites and characters
from South Beach and beyond. Festivities will begin at 8:30 PM. Expect the
unexpected! As always, it will be one of the hottest and sought-after tickets in
town. RSVP to
GiveMeABeatProd@aol.com.
Club Blue HRC Networking
Social takes place
this month on Thursday, January 10, at 6:00 pm at
Food Amongst
The Flowers. Go and see Flowers new look. Club Blue is a monthly
social and networking event designed to promote the Human Rights Campaign
and its membership in
South Florida. Join the HRC South Florida Committee each month to
network with other gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender professionals and
learn about HRC in South Florida.
Complimentary drink and appetizers served. Donation is
$10.00, and tickets are sold at the door.
On Friday Jan 11th
Evolution Fridays at
Score presents “INK” starring DJ/Producer
Abel in the main room and Electroclash on the second level hosted by
Adriano Martena.
On Saturday January 12
Pandora Events presents “Yuca Lounge” at Yuca Lounge. The
night is 21 and over with and doors opening at 10pm, and features DJ Alex,
as well as Go-Go Girls and live entertainment. .
Dolche
in West Palm Beach features
the one and only Wanda this Saturday Jan 12th.
Click
at Dek 23
gets naughty this Sunday Jan 13 with a Fetish Party
featuring Live
Fetish Shows, Rebecca's Rubber Room, Nicole's Spanking Session and the
highly exclaimed private "Milk Show." The main room features DJ Kidd
Madonny & DJ Maximus 3000. Also, starting this week, they are opening up
the back patio with a Latin/open format party. This is going to be a great
opportunity for everyone to be able to enjoy a different style of music and
atmosphere all in one location. They are calling it Click
Mojito. DJ Miss Flava will be spinning on the Patio
and Ceevox will be your hostess. They will also be serving Mojito's
in the back patio!
For those who
have signed up and paid their deposits, the
Naked Grape Wine School holds
its first class on
Monday, January
14,
2008, from
7:00PM until
9:00PM at the
wine bar. There are only two open spaces remaining, so if at the last minute you
find that your schedule has opened up, or if you have just decided that one of
your new year's resolutions is to learn more about wine, then call the wine bar
(954- 563-5631) or email us (wineguys@bellsouth.net) to reserve one of the final
two spots remaining.
Trannie Palace Tuesdays
at Steel
Presents their hostesses, Misty Eyez’s, birthday
celebration on January 15th. Show times are at 10:30 and 12 midnight.
On Wednesday Jan 16
Georgie’s Alibi Wilton Manors
invites you to celebrate Dolly Parton's birthday
with a special show at
9:45 starring Nicolette.
The Four-Day
Multi-Cultural Comedy Festival will take place on January
16th-19th, in South Beach. Laughter will be as plentiful as the sand of
our island when the third annual Comedy Festival returns. This cultural
event has a great line-up that features some of the country's top performers
including one of the hottest stand-up acts pimp extraordinaire Katt Williams,
Kathy Griffin - whose sold-out shows during the first year of the Festival
was the talk of the town, Comedy Central's Insomniac Dave Attell and many
more. In addition, the festival will feature another strong line-up of
up-and-coming comedians nightly on its outdoor, free stage on Lincoln Road. To
get all the details and to purchase tickets, visit
www.southbeachcomedyfestival.com
MDGLCC
invites you to attend their January Networker at Chamber Member Sports
Club LA/Miami,
1441 Brickell Avenue, 4th floor, benefiting Pridelines Youth Services on
Thursday January 17th. Join them for an evening of mini spa treatments
with signature cocktails. Admission is $45 per person. All proceeds from raffle
prizes will benefit Youth Pridelines. For information regarding events, please
contact Violette Sproul 305.533.1199 or
Vsproul@mp-sportsclub.com. For more
information, visit the Chamber website at
www.gogaymiami.com or, call us at
305-573-4000
Thursday, January 17th
Fuse
For women with discriminating tastes presents their
sexy, monthly Thursday. They are happy to welcome back one of their favorite
local songbirds, Karina Iglesias sexy
lounge music by "El Maestro", DJ David Solero. Vino
Miami
(1601 Washington Ave)
also has a great menu for light fare. There is also PLENTY of parking right
across the street. Doors open at 9pm and the performance is at 10pm. Attire is
casual chic.
On Friday, Saturday and
Sunday Jan 18, 19 and 20th (Martin Luther King Weekend) the
Boardwalk presents Video Star Benjamin Bradley live on their stage.
On Monday Jan 21st
is the Annual Mr. & Miss Noche Latina Pageant being held at
Voodoo
Lounge. Categories for competition is Presentation (Cartoon Characters for
the Miss Contestants and Blue Jeans and white Tank Top for the boys), Evening
Gown/Wear, Talent, On Stage Interview and Swimwear (Mr. only). The night will
Star Alyssa Kartiar (Miss Noche Latina 2007), Jose Navarro (Mr.
Noche Latina 2006/7), Erika Noell (03), Vegas Dion (04), Champagne
Bordeaux (05), Maite West (06), Jose Vega (04), Lewis
Nicholson (05), and Charisse (Elite 06). Door Open at 9pm and the
pageant will start promptly at 10pm. Admission is only $30 for VIP seating and
$20 for General Admission. The night will feature over $5000 in cash and
prizes. Sponsors for the pageant s Hotflyers.com, Club
Steel, Club Azucar,
Marks List, Bud Light, Fabscout.com, Ultra Events, Pandora Events, Argenti
Jewelers, 411 Magazine, Latino Boys Magazine, Rockstar Energy Drink, Swiss Navy
Lube, Ketel One Vodka, Michael Murphy Photographer, Exotic Flowers and Designs
and Voodoo Lounge. For tickets, contestant or sponsorship information call
Scott at 954-478-4587.
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On Friday January 25th
Lynn Bove of Icandee productions presents special event entitled “The
Supper Club” to be held at
Bleu Moon (inside the Grand). Enjoy an
evening of fine dining, live entertainment and a dance party overlooking the
beautiful Biscayne Bay. There will be a special performance by the hot upcoming
girl group Eleqtra as well as music by DJ Miss M.
North Miami
City Councilman Scott Galvin
invites you to a fundraiser
in support of Florida
Red & Blue
Thursday, January
31,
from
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
at Amoretto
Restaurant,
738 NE 125
Street (Free Parking on South Side).
Free Hors D’oeuvres and wine.
Florida Red and Blue is a nonpartisan,
independent campaign to protect all Floridians by defeating an intrusive
amendment to the Florida Constitution that will take away important rights from
all non-married Floridians.
www.floridaredandblue.com Please RSVP to
scott@scott-galvin.com. Visit
www.scott-galvin.com
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The
Parliament House
Orlando
in association with Wanzie Productions presents a Kangagirl
Pproduction of the Tony award winning Comedy “The Little Dog Laughed”
by Douglas Cater Beane. The show will run Saturdays at 7:30 from now till
Feb 9th, and contains brief nudity. The show takes place in the Footlight
Theater and tickets are $12 (with a $2 discount for overnight guests of the
Parliament House or the Gardens) and can be purchase at
www.wanzie.com/boxoffice or by calling 407-540-0317. The show stars
Anitra Prichard, Daniel Cooksley, Brittany Berkowitz, and Jesse Lenoir
under the direction of David Lee. Speaking of the Parliament House on
Jan 19th they present Kevin Aviance live singing her hits “Alive,”
“Give It Up,” “Rhythm is my Bitch,” and “Strut.”
On Friday January 11th
Georgie’s Alibi
St Petersburg
presents a “Capricorn Party,” where the Prudent and Practical Capricorns
drink 2-4-1 all night long with proper ID. They also present $3.75 cocktail
specials for the rest of the Zodiac. In Addition they will have a contest at
10pm where the top male and female Capricorn will each win a $100 bar tab. They
will also feature the sexy dancers of Rico’s Men!
Maragaret Cho
will be appearing live at the Tampa Imrov on Friday and Saturday
January 11&12 with 2 shows nightly. On Friday her shows are at 8 & 10:30
Saturday her shows are at and 7:30 & 10. Margaret started performing stand-up at
age 16 in a comedy club called The Rose & Thistle above a
bookstore her parents ran. Soon after, she won a comedy contest where first
prize was opening for Jerry Seinfeld. She moved to
Los Angeles in the early '90s and lived in a house with several
other young performers. Still in her early twenties, Cho hit the college
circuit, where she immediately became the most booked act in the market and
garnered a nomination for Campus Comedian of The Year. Arsenio Hall
introduced her to late night audiences, Bob Hope put her on a prime time
special and, seemingly overnight, Margaret Cho became a national celebrity. In
1994, she starred in a short-lived ABC sitcom called All-American Girl.
In 1999, Margaret chronicled her experience on the sitcom in an off Broadway
one-woman show called I'm The One That I Want. The show was
extremely well received, toured the
U.S., and was made into a
concert film and a best-selling book of the same name. After the success of her
first show, Margaret launched Notorious C.H.O. in 2001. Margaret
embarked on her third sold-out national tour, Revolution, in 2003.
The tour ultimately grossed 4.4M and was heralded as "Her strongest show yet!"
by the Chicago Sun Times. That same year the CD was nominated for a Grammy
for Best Comedy Album of the Year. This year, Margaret was the recipient of
the first ever Best Comedy Performance award at the 2007 Asian Excellence
Awards. She also recently received the First Amendment Award from the ACLU of
Southern California, and the Intrepid Award from the National Organization
for Women (NOW). She has also been honored by GLAAD, American Women in
Radio and Television, the Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, the National
Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF), the Asian American Legal Defense and
Education Fund (AALDEF), and PFLAG for "making a significant difference
in promoting equal rights for all, regardless of race, sexual orientation or
gender identity."
Bob
Carr Performing Arts Center at 600 west Amelia Street in Orlando
presents The D-List Diva Kathy Griffin on Tuesday Jan 15th.
At a time when some stand-up comedy was turning from punch-line orientation
to humorous social commentary and satire, Kathy Griffin established her
career with candid observations about her dating life. Later, she began to
focus on mocking celebrities and her act currently consists of recounting
embellished stories involving celebrities. Occasionally, she is the butt of
her own humor, particularly with regard to her D-List status.
The producers of
the Mr. Gulf Coast Florida Leather Contest and Mr. Gulf Coast Florida
Leather 2008, Pedro Diaz, wish to announce the following fund raising
event "Free Your Mind” on Sunday January 19th, Martin
Luther King Weekend. This benefit brings the meaning of why we celebrate
this holiday and this man's life to our own particular lifestyles, and
encompasses so much of why so many in the gay and leather communities struggle
and strive. The event will start at 10PM in Ybor City. Yes, the same weekend as
MAL in
Washington,
DC. So whoever is not traveling up to chilly DC for that festive weekend,
please enjoy the "warmer"
Tampa
weather here and join us at Lounge 7.14 / The Forge, Levi/Leather bar. Pedro
begins his charity fund raising for ASAP with this event and also to build his
Travel / Leather Fund. For those who are unable to attend, they have a Donation
Button on
www.mrgulfcoastfloridaleather.com
with which people can assist either using a paypal account or credit card; Every
dollar helps. Also please remember that the Mr. Gulf Coast Florida Leather
contest producers sponsor "Gear Up Tampa Studs" at The Forge on the
second Saturday of each month starting at
10PM. This is JUST a night out. No fund raising, no speeches,
no hassles. It's a night for leather men to come out and make out. Please go
to
www.myspace.com/gearuptampastuds
for more information.
The Lounge at 7@14
presents Tuesday Industry Night where they feature no cover and $1 wells
and draft from 9-11pm. They also feature 2-4-1 all night for people in the
Industry with work ID or pay stub. DJ Jeffrey J spins some of the hottest
music and videos.
7@14
is a 18 and up with proper ID.
Revolution Thursdays
is Gay Pledge College Night with no cover with college ID till 11pm, and
free for everyone until 10pm. Admission after that is 21+ $5 and 18-20 $8. All
night they feature $2 Long Island Iced Teas, $3 Bud and Bud Lights and $5 Jager
Bombs. The night is hosted by Frecklz and the hot music is by my friend
DJ Miik.
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The Walker
play from
January 9 - 13
at Cinema
Paradiso,
and stars
Woody Harrelson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily Tomlin, Lauren Bacall,
Willem Dafoe, and Ned Beatty.
A contemporary drama set in
Washington, D.C.,
"The Walker" centers around Carter Page (Harrelson), a well-heeled and popular
socialite who serves as confidant, companion, and card partner to some of the
capitol's leading ladies. These pampered women are married to the most powerful
men in
America,
and when their husbands are too busy running the country to attend to their
wives, they turn to their "gay best friend," Carter, for warmth, wit, and
wisdom. A tale of moral redemption that takes the form of a mystery-thriller,
"The Walker" is the third part of Schrader's "lonely man" trilogy that
began with "American Gigolo" (1980) and also includes "Light Sleeper" (1992).
Showtimes are Wed, Thur, and Fri at
8pm, and Sat and Sun at
3pm and
7pm.
On
Sunday,
February 03,
why watch
Super Bowl XLII on a tiny plasma screen or on 25 small TV's? You can
catch the game on the super-sized screen (25 Ft.
wide X 13 Ft. high), in comfortable plush stadium style seating at Fort
Lauderdale International Film Festival’s Cinema Paradiso. It’s like having
front row seats on the
50 yard line. Doors open
4:30pm.
Admission is FREE with food and drink specials all night. Cinema Paradiso is
located at 503 SE 6 Street, downtown Fort Lauderdale on the South side of the
New River just East of Broward County Courthouse.
Parking is free at meters and in the Courthouse Parking Garage.
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With a new year upon us,
loyal patrons and customers at the popular gay sports bar,
Sidelines Sports Bar, are
ready for action and competitive play in the new nine-ball pool tournaments
held there every Thursday night and Saturday afternoon. While the Q Ball Pool
League, played on Tuesdays, was on hiatus for the fall and holiday season,
many pool sharks found themselves without their dose of bank shots, billiard
chalk, and english spins. So, to quench their thirst, friendly games of
nine-ball pool were started at Sidelines and now by popular demand, the club’s
management decided to offer nine-ball pool tournaments on Thursdays at 8 PM and
Saturdays at 3 PM. Interested players can contact Chris at Sidelines
Sports Bar @ (954) 563-8001 for more information and registration. “There
is such a yearning for competitive sports in our community, we are simply
thrilled to be able to offer the venue and quality games for all to come and
have fun!”, stated Laurie Whittaker, one of the owners of Sidelines.
Sidelines Sports Bar, with its 16 flat-screen TVs, 3 pool tables, 3 dartboards,
and other video games, continues to provide a fun, friendly and comfortable
environment for gay men and women who enjoy all kinds of sports. Use this link
for location and more info
Sidelines Sports Bar |
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Becoming A Man In
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The
Miami-Dade Gay &
Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
invites you to
join them for the East Coast Premiere of "Becoming A Man in 127 EASY Steps,"
in the Studio Theater at the Carnival Center of The Performing Arts,
14th Street and Biscayne Blvd. Special MDGLCC discounted tickets of $21.55 can
be purchased by calling Ali Bibeau at the Carnival Center, 786-468-2326
(Mention the code: MDGLCC) (Regular price $25.00) What becomes a FTM
(female-to-male) transgendered performer from Atlanta the most? Apparently an
evening of comedy, contradictions, aerial acrobatics and multimedia
storytelling, that's what. Scott Turner Schofield, named a "Young
Trans Hero of 2006" by The Advocate Magazine, brings his new
autobiographical show, "Becoming a Man in 127 EASY Steps," to Miami and gives us
a performance that challenges fundamental assumptions about gender, sex and
identity. Schofield, with sharp wit and unfailing warmth, invites the audience
to come along on this surprising journey of finding oneself. Please note
includes brief nudity. Scott Turner Schofield's performances are part of his
weeklong Tigertail SpeakOut residency in
Miami
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GLCC Announces
2008 “Stars of the Rainbow”
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The Gay and
Lesbian Community Center of South Florida
(GLCC) is proud to announce the Stars of the Rainbow Crystal Ball Gala &
Celebration. This annual and much anticipated Stars of the Rainbow event,
formally recognizes remarkable individuals and organizations who contribute to
the Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender)
community. Stars of the Rainbow will be held at the Marriott Harbor Beach
Resort, 3030 Holiday Drive in
Fort Lauderdale
on Sunday, February 17. The event is significant, as 2008 marks
the GLCC’s 15th anniversary of providing critical
programs and services to the LGBT community. The “Crystal Ball Gala &
Celebration” theme recognizes the GLCC’s 15-year
anniversary. Tickets are available for $195 at the VIP level, or $125 at the
Gala level. Underwriting and Sponsorship opportunities are available for
businesses and individuals who are interested in supporting this cornerstone
event and its honorees. For information about ticket sales or underwriting and
sponsorship opportunities please contact Robert Boo, Development Director
at 954.463.9005 or by email at
rboo@glccsf.org. Additional information can be obtained by visiting
www.glccsf.org or
www.starsoftherainbow.com. The magic and purpose of the event is to
recognize and celebrate individuals, businesses, and agencies that make
significant contributions to the LGBT community through their tireless and
passionate efforts. Honorees were selected by an overwhelming response to a
call for nominations. They exemplify the spirit of volunteerism and activism,
represent the LGBT community in a positive light, and have supported the
interests of the GLCC and the LGBT community. The GLCC is proud to announce the
following list of categories and corresponding 2008 Stars of the Rainbow
honorees: Individual: Michael Greenspan, Judy Shepherd, Tony Timiraos,
Larry Wald. Fundraising GLCC Board Member: Ilene Berliner.
Organization: Stonewall Library & Archives. Community Group:
Sunshine Athletic Association. Volunteer: Marc Hansen.
Business:
MACK Power Group. Media: Howard Finkelstein, Dale Madison. Activist:
Jacqui Charvet;
Marsha Ellison; Michael Rajner. Government: Suzanne
Boisvenue; Nicki Grossman. Alan
Schubert Humanitarian Award: Paul Alpert. The schedule for the evening will
be: 5:00 – 6:00 PM: VIP Reception & Honoree Recognition event at the
Marriott Harbor Beach Resort Dunes Coconut Terrace offering gorgeous views of
the white-sand beach and ocean. Complimentary valet parking will be offered at
the main entrance of the Marriott. 6:00 – 10:00 PM: Gala & Silent Auction will
take place in the beautiful Caribbean Ballroom. Silent Auction and Entertainment
will be featured in the Ballroom Lobby amid a magnificent ice sculpture Martini
Luge. Exquisite
food and cocktails will be served during the entire evening while guests dance
or enjoy the elegant music and ambience of celebration. Philanthropist and gay
pioneer, Alan Schubert, founded the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of
South Florida in 1993. Alan Schubert recognized the need for a comprehensive
program of services to support the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
community, primarily in Broward County. The GLCCSF, a 501(c)(3)
not-for-profit organization was established and now serves as a source for
information, education, advocacy and support. It provides a positive
environment that fosters personal development and quality of life for those
within the community it serves. For more information contact Paul Hyman,
Executive Director, GLCC, at 954-463-9005 or
phyman@glccsf.org.
The Pride Factory
invites you to ring in the New Years with a FREE Movie Rental Membership.
Join for free and rent as often as you want from their huge selection, and don’t
forget Wednesdays are 2-4-1. |
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Fat Girls
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Award-winning,
candidly funny, and off-beat coming-of-age story, FAT GIRLS,
opens at the
GATEWAY 4
on
JANUARY 25. FAT GIRLS is a candidly funny and off-beat
coming-of-age story focusing on the trials and tribulations of Rodney Miller, a
gay, theater-obsessed high school senior who has his heart set on Broadway
stardom and an eye out for love. With the help of his 300-pound best friend (and
fellow outcast) Sabrina, Rodney takes us on a winning journey of self-discovery.
With an abundance of underdog spirit and crowd-pleasing humor, FAT GIRLS
explores the sometimes heartrending challenges of growing up in small town
America.
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Mark Lowe and Christian
Leonard present Ka' Frequency Fridays, launching 01/11/08. Door mistress
Elora, diva host Chris Carr and the outrageous Elon welcome you to a space
where everyone is treated like a V.I.P. The event is 18 and up and will be
spun by the one of the sexiest DJs in South Florida, Daniel Kristopherre.
It has been well over a year
since a downtown gay venue has existed on Fridays. The stunningly
sophisticated interior of Umi Sushi Lounge on the upper mezzanine level in
downtown Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk District overlooks the New River where
multimillion dollar yachts pass by. Enjoy sushi in a martini glass and
hookah on the outdoor bamboo filled patio. With the secondary space and its
scheduled completion in early February, Unity allows dual formats of open
and hot house. The lounge has a capacity for 800 - 1200 partiers
and Frequency intends to return nightlife back to downtown Fort Lauderdale.
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