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Saturday nights ago was the annual She King contest produced by Alison
& Julie of Ultra Events, and this year was just as popular and
entertaining as in the past. There were 7 very qualified contestants and
hundreds of onlookers. Last Years Winner, Spikey Dikey, put on some
phenomenal performances and then went on to crown Aidan
 Justus.
After Leaving the She King contest I headed over to Circuit
Saturdays at Steel/Jackhammer to see DJ Alison Calagna who, as
always, packed the dance floor. There was also a fabulous performance by Noel
Leon and dancers.
 Friday
night on
South Beach always brings a welcome end to work week for most
South Floridians
and this week was no exception. Drag shows were presented at the Palace
and Tantra as well as the spectacular Cabaret at Funkshion
presented by Edison Farrow. Also seen at the party at Funkshion were
several producers, writers and stars of films showing at the Miami Gay and
Lesbian Film Festival.
 After
the shows it was off to Score where DJ Eddie X was pumping up the
party. Luis Morera and the guys at Score always have got go-go boys and a
crowd that has to be seen to be believed.
Saturday night world famous DJ Peter Rauhofer took to the
turntables at Coliseum spinning his birthday mix of
 beats
and there was no lack of hot guys on hand to cheer him on. TP Lords took
to the stage and worked it. The lights and décor were totally on as well and
nobody left Coliseum disappointed. Congratulations to Gary and the staff
on another spectacular party.
Peter Burkes
monthly Gay Tea Cruise set sail on
Fort Lauderdale’s
Intracoastal Waterway once again and this month there was a spectacular show put
on in the skies
 overhead
by the US Military. It was an up close Air Sea show spectacular that had to be
seen to be believed. If that wasn’t enough Steve Otero and Rod
Stephen’s took it all off and Deja performed as Whitney Houston.
Once again the Tea Cruise was sold out. Get your tickets early this month and be
sure to be on board for the next Tea Cruise, Memorial Day weekend.
Use this link for tickets, Memorial Day Weekend Gay Tea
Cruise Tickets.
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18th
Annual Media Awards to take place May 10th at the JM Marriott in Miami. |
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The GLAAD Media Awards
recognize and honor mainstream media for their fair, accurate and inclusive
representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and the
issues that affect their lives. This is the
 second year
the GLAAD Media Awards will be held in South Florida. The event will focus on
GLAAD's nominees in Spanish-language media. The awards will be presented on
Thursday May 10, Red Carpet at 5:30 P.M, dinner and ceremony at 7:30
P.M at the JW Marriott Miami 1109 Brickell Ave Miami. Renowned
salsa singer
India
will receive the Valentía Award. The Valentía Award is presented to
media professionals who, through their work in Spanish-language media, have
increased the visibility and understanding of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender community. Author and talk show host Jaime Bayly will
receive the Visibilidad Award. The Visibilidad Award is presented to an
openly lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender Spanish-language media professional
who has made a significant difference in promoting equal rights for our
community.
Additional
GLAAD Media Awards ceremonies took place in New York on March 26 at the Marriott
Marquis, and in
Los Angeles
on April 14 at the Kodak Theatre and in
San Francisco
on April 28th at the Westin St. Francis.
The Gay &
Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
(GLAAD) is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive
representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating
homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
For more information on the awards, nominees and on purchasing tickets, please
visit www.glaad.org/mediaawards
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Mothers
Day Gift Suggestions |
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The Moon Marketplace presents Beautiful Pop Up Mother’s Day cards as well as funny,
serious and over the top mother’s day cards – Pop Ups $5.99 – regular cards
-$2.50-$2.95 – over 40 to choose from. They also feature 3 hard cover little Mom
Books – all with cute little phrases perfect for all mom’s $9.95, as well as
Beautiful Spring colors Mothers day Joseph Schmidt Boxed Truffles (only a few
left in stock) $9.99-$22.99. Yo may also want to have a gift basket made to
order for her with all her favorite sweets – gourmet snacks, or quirky over the
top novelties. All tailored to your budget. They also Ship anywhere in the
world. For a complete up to date inventory of almost 6000 items either check out
the website and click on selection tab and then click on inventory list (A-Z) or
stop in.
Argenti
Jewelers on the
riverfront has hundreds of items to choose from for any budget. Stop on in for a
beautiful gift for your mom, because they feature extraordinary detail to
workmanship one-of-a -kind designs in 18k and 14k gold jewelry pieces and all
designs are exclusive to their location. With superior gemstone quality, the
highest grade of gold and sterling silver and the most unique and affordable
jewelry. In addition they offer free gift wrap, free shipping, a free gift with
purchase and customer service with a smile! Please let them know you read about
it on jumponmarkslist.com |
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goweho.com to Relaunch |
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 Nick
Verreos (Project
Runway), Wilson Cruz (Noah's Arc) and April Clark (Stomp
the Yard) will unveil the new design of GoWEHO.com on May 15,
at Eleven Supper Club. Combining style with innovative technology, the
site will rock West Hollywood like never before, engaging products, services and
talent in specialized markets of the art, fashion, music, and entertainment
industries. "We decided to celebrate the site's makeover in style," says
GoWEHO.com Editor in Chief, Mickel Angelo Paris. "Eleven Supper Club
is the perfect venue to hold this first-class event." GoWEHO.com will greet
guests on the Red Carpet from 8-9 p.m., and will feature a VIP open bar cocktail
reception at 8:30 p.m., where VIP guests can also enjoy complimentary oxygen
facials presented by O2 Facials Mobile. VIP premiere guests will receive
gift bags compliments of the event's sponsors: H&M, O2 Facials
Mobile, Beauty Lab, Salon in
Hollywood, Vertus Clothing, Ed Hardy Structured Water, Palari Publishing,
KRÖL
Vodka and Paul Nicholls Presents. "West
Hollywood is in the forefront of fashion in the
U.S.
because everyone looks to West Hollywood for examples of fashion through the
media, celebrities and culture.
Goweho.com is the platform for innovative designers to
showcase their work,"
says GoWEHO.com Fashion Editor Melissa Chataigne. Eleven Supper Club is
located at 8811 Santa Monica Blvd. and has received rave reviews for mixing fine
dining with artistic, choreographed dance
routines and aerial shows throughout the night.
Calendarlive.com recently reviewed Eleven Supper Club
as opening "with all the drama, pizzazz and colorful energy of its
co-proprietor, legendary children's television producer Sid Krofft (Krofft
Superstars)."
Goweho.com is an online Hollywood publication
dedicated to the introduction of new and exciting services, products and talent;
creating cross-industry awareness for their consideration; and engaging
neighborhood friends, sponsors and partners with new and exciting services,
products and talent through inclusion in community activities and online
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EveInterrupted, Pro-Women, Feminist art
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As some of you may know, EveInterrupted, for the most part
has created Pro- Women, Feminist art events where the topic has usually been
about “their oppressors” as lesbian women. But now the tables have turned and
they would like to address the issues of self hatred and oppression towards
ourselves. Why do women create cliques against each other and more importantly,
why is there such an obvious division in the Lesbian Community? There are
classist, racist issues that keep them from pulling each other up and they would
like to address these issues by creating a clever and mocking type of scenario
where they take a look at themselves and realize their situation. Audience
participation is part of the act. Artists included in this scenario are
Janette Valentine, Tabatha Mudra, Mikelle A. Moore, Denise McMorris, Kristin
Currier & VAM. Live art by Pookah will be included in the mix as well
as a poem by Crystal McAdams. There will be drawings & photography that
depict the “catty” behavior women act towards one another while artist VAM will
mock the Lesbian establishments that make up our nightlife community and the
competitive nature they have towards one another. To accompany this fabulous art
event will be the hard hitting beats of DJ Heather Holiday & DJ D-Lokx.
Afterwards, release your stress to the loud thunderous sounds of
Miami’s
own All Girl Rock band, The Righteous Devices! Scared? You should be!
EveInterrupted are the Originators of the “All Girl Art Party.” This time
around, the event will be taking place at Amendment XXI Bar & Lounge, 190
NE 47th Street, in the heart of the Design District. This event takes place,
Thursday, May 17th from
7pm
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Featured Events of the Week |
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 Friday May 11th Noche Latina Fridays (NLF) will
celebrate 9 Years of serving
South Florida’s
Latin community. This anniversary is a milestone in that it now takes
place at our largest venue yet, Steel Nightclub, 1951 NW 9th
Avenue (Powerline
Road). Noche Latina Fridays started at Omni, then moved to Sea Monster, then
Elements and now Steel. NLF is the longest running and most successful Latin
Promotion in Broward County’s history. The Anniversary will star House Diva’s
Erika Norell, and Alyssa Kartiar, with guests Champagne Bordeaux
and Noel Leon, as well as DJ George Valdez spinning the
hottest Latin sounds in the main room, and DJ Surreal spinning hip-hop
and top 40 in the video lounge and the Sexiest Latin Go-Go Papis all over
the club. This special night NLF will also premier Andrew Christian’s new
Spring/Summer underwear line. Look for Go-Go Papi’s and Steel’s hottest
bartenders wearing nothing but Andrew Christian underwear. With hundreds of free
giveaways everyone will leave our ninth anniversary feeling like a winner, but
one lucky person will walk away a huge winner, with $999 in cash and prizes in a
free raffle. As always don’t forget NLF features
FREE DRINKS
(well & domestic) from
9-11pm,
and
FREE PARKING.
Noche Latin Fridays would like to thank all their sponsors: Budweiser,
Hotflyers.com, Andrew Christian, Fabscout.com, Swiss Navy Lube, Bilatinmen.com,
Universal, Manhunt.net, hotdesertknights.com, stockroom.com, Orchid Mania,
Voodoo Lounge and jumponmarkslist.com. For more info go to
www.nochelatinafridays.com |
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Upcoming Events |
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 On Thursday, May 10th,
Edison Farrow's
Thursday night event "The Simple Life" will be
celebrating its 2 Year Anniversary. This
extremely successful night is driven by DJ Daisy D's
amazing music selections. She spins Indie Rock,
Hip-Hop, 80s and dance and gets everyone dancing on the
tables every week! Greeting you at the door every
Thursday is Chyna Girl and Mandingo. The 2
Year Anniversary party will be a fun night with special
shows, decorations and giveaways. Arrive early, because
there is always a packed house at Buck15, and never a
cover charge.
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Links to
ads from our bar and nightclub supporters |
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Crown Wine & Spirits (1030
NE 15th Avenue) presents a Wine Tasting this Thursday,
May 10, from
6 to
8pm. They will feature great wine, great food, and the $15
donation goes to the
Gay & Lesbian Community Center.
Also this Saturday, May 12, at the GLCC is the monthly
GLCC Bingo from 7-10pm. Ts months theme is May showers
On Friday, May 11th
and Saturday, May 12
Sidelines Sports
bar will be
celebrating their 1 year anniversary. Anniversary drink specials will be
offered all day and all night, from open to close, and include 3-4-1 on all well
cocktails and draft beer; and 2-4-1 on all other drinks and bottled beer.
Sidelines Sports Bar will also open its pool tables and dart boards for FREE
play, all day and all night, from open to close. And if that’s not enough, on
Saturday, May 12th the club will serve an open buffet from 5:00 p.m.
to 7:00 p.m. Of course, a party would not be a party without giveaways, raffle
drawings, and special gifts. “We still can’t believe a year has passed by”,
smiled owner Laurie Whittaker. “It’s been a wild and crazy year, full
of lessons learned and huge successes. But most of all, it’s been the friends
we’ve made, the people we met and the warmth we have felt during this past year
that continues to make it all worthwhile”. Sidelines Sports Bar, with its 16
flat-screen TVs, 3 pool tables, 3 dartboards, and free foosball table, continues
to provide a fun, friendly and comfortable environment for gay men and women who
enjoy all kinds of sports. Sidelines Sports Bar is located at 2031-A Wilton
Drive, Wilton Manors, Florida. Their telephone number is
(954)
563-8001 or you can also
visit them online at
www.sidelinessports.com.
Evolution at Score presents DJ Tracy Young on Friday
May 11th.
On Saturday May 12, Howard Marr owner of
 Fabscout.com will be celebrating his birthday at
Boardwalk with Chi Chi LaRue hostessing.
The Coliseum presents the Artic Babylon Tour starring
DJ Manny Lehman, as well as décor and performances by
RKMfutureboys.com, and Arctic stage drama by TP Lords.
Scandals presents a live performance by Dean & Lee on Saturday
May 12th.
Circuit Saturdays at Steel presents DJ Blaine and
performances by Glitz Glamour on Saturday May 12th,
and then on Tuesday May 15th
Trannie Palace
at Steel will be celebrating their 1st Anniversary.
Babylon T
and Noche Latina T
at Voodoo Lounge
presents “Mother Day T”
this Sunday May 13th.
Bring your mother in and she receives a free drink. There is
NO COVER
ALL NIGHT LONG
and FREE DRINKS
(call brands) from 4-6pm. The night will also feature
DJ Billy Hallquist
on the main floor, DJ
Miik on the patio playing Classic Disco and
DJ Jarel
spinning the hottest sounds in the Noche Latina Room, with special shows by
Vegas Dion,
and
Amanda West.
And as Always don’t forget the
Best Butt Contest
at
8:30pm
in the Noche Latina
Room.
The Stonewall Library and Archives' GLBT Book Club
will hold its next meeting at the Stonewall Library on Thursday, May 17,
at 7:30 p.m. Book Club moderator Jesse Monteagudo
("The Book Nook") will lead a lively discussion of "Going Down in La-La
Land," Andy Zeffer's funny, sexy Hollywood novel that is also a
finalist for this year's Lambda Literary Award in the category of Gay
Romance. The Stonewall Library and Archives is located at the Gay and
Lesbian Community Center of South Florida,
1717 North
Andrews Avenue, in
Fort Lauderdale.
For more information phone (954)
763-8565
The next
GLCC founders circle reception is May 23rd from
6-8pm co-hosted by Darcy Beeman at
the home of Jeffrey Selzer and Ray Fennon. Invitations to be
mailed in the coming weeks for more information about joining the GLCC founders
circle please contact Robert Boo, development director at
954-463-9005
x233 or
rboo@glccsf.org
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7th
Annual Aqua Girl |
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 Aqua
Girl ’07, May 10 - May 13 is expected to attract thousands of women from all over the world,
converging on Miami
/ Miami Beach for five fun-filled days of music, dancing, dining, comedy,
kayaking and friendship – as only women can do! Now in its seventh year, Aqua
Girl has evolved to be ranked among the most widely attended events for women
and is the nation’s largest non-profit women’s weekend. One hundred percent of
the proceeds from Aqua Girl benefits the Aqua Foundation for Women
(previously the Women’s Community Fund), a not-for-profit 501(C)3 organization,
which also produces the event. The Foundation’s primary mission is to promote
the equality, strength, health and visibility of gay, lesbian, bisexual and
 transgender
(GLBT) women. Aqua Girl ’07 events take place at some of the hottest nightclubs,
restaurants and venues in the Miami
area, with an A-List roster of entertainment, including DJs Shannon, Pride,
Nena, Dez Rock, Kimberly S and Alyson Calagna. Culinary delights abound,
with a dinner party at
Pearl on
Miami Beach and a Jazz Brunch at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens. Prior
to the five-day whirlwind of events, the Miami Gay &
 Lesbian
Film Festival is co-sponsoring a special Aqua Girl screening of the campy
film, Itty, Bitty, Titty Committee at the Colony Theatre on
Miami Beach. Following the film, attendees will head over to The Space in
Miami’s trendy Wynwood Arts District, for cocktails and an array of
culinary delights from celebrity chefs. Celebrity hosts include actress
Nicole Vicius, famed director Jamie Babbit (L Word, Ugly Betty, But
I’m A Cheerleader) and producer Andrea Sperling. Laughter is universal,
and Aqua Girl’s “Night of Comedy” at the Colony Theatre
 on Saturday, May 12
promises an evening of non-stop laughs with veteran comedian René Hicks.
One of America’s favorite lesbian comedians, René has performed her intelligent
and universally appealing humor in countless clubs across the US and
internationally, resulting in her having been the first African-American woman
nominated for an American Comedy Award for “Best Female Stand-Up.” She has
appeared on numerous television shows, including her own half hour special -
Comedy Central
 Presents...René
Hicks, as well as ABC’s Politically Incorrect,
Showtime’s Full Frontal Comedy and NBC’s Comedy Showcaes
with Louie Anderson. She also has appeared at famed Nevada
hotels including Harrah’s, Bally’s, and
MGM
Grand.
Nearly 2,000 people are expected at Saturday’s Aqua Beach Ball, one of
the centerpiece events of Aqua Girl ’07. Hosted by MTV’s Rachel and
Veronica, the poolside bash at the Doubletree Surfcomber Hotel will
feature the non-stop spin talent of
 DJ
Pride, along with a high-energy performance by one of New York’s Finest, Lori Michaels and the
Girls. Tickets for individual events range from $5 to $85, with event passes
conveniently packaged and economically priced. South Florida
residents may purchase tickets (cash only) at Pride Factory, 845 North
Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
or at Books & Books, 933 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach. Travel - Aqua Girl’s host hotel is the Doubletree Surfcomber
Hotel at 1717 Collins Avenue on Miami Beach. For specially discounted Aqua Girl
rates, call 1-800-853-0264, and mention rate code “Aqua Girl” when making your
reservation. American Airlines, Aqua Girl’s official airline, is
offering 10% off the lowest published fares to Miami and Fort Lauderdale
airports. When booking reservations, be sure to indicate the Aqua Girl Star
File number, A3757AR. Additional details on Aqua Girl ‘07, including the
complete schedule of events, may be found at
www.AquaGirl.org, or by calling the Aqua Girl Hotline, (305) 576-AQUA (2782).
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