August 15, from
7pm – 9pm is the date of the next
wine tasting at The Naked Grape. Cindy, from Trans-atlantic
wines, whom many of you have met, will be returning to share some
interesting wines with all of us. Holiday Parties -- Believe it or not, it is not too early to start planning
for the busy holiday season ahead. As part of your plans, why not consider
hosting your friends with an event at The Naked Grape. Their facility is
available for rental on Sundays and Mondays when the wine bar and store are
closed. They will work with you to plan a holiday celebration that will
guarantee you and your guests a memorable time. Thanksgiving, Christmas,
Chanukah, New Year's--all are just around the corner. Call them or go in to
discuss the particulars: 954-563-5631. Also, as you begin to plan your holiday dinners
and gatherings, remember that The Naked Grape can help you with all your wine,
champagne, and sparkler needs. As always, a 10% discount applies to all case
purchases, and cases can be mixed and matched to suit your needs. Be certain to
include a stop at The Naked Grape as you plan your holiday events!
Gays Voted as a block in Philadelphia
Mayoral Election
A
study by
Equality Forum, an international gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT)
civil rights organization, suggests that gay and lesbian voters voted as a block
in the recent mayoral primary election in Philadelphia and that gay and lesbian
voters were markedly more likely to support their candidate than their
neighbors. The study found that gays voted by about two to every one vote for
Michael Nutter, the winning candidate, in the citywide vote. “The
study is important both in its methodology and the result,” said Malcolm
Lazin, Executive Director of Equality Forum. “It demonstrates that even
in a field of gay-friendly candidates, a candidate who can provide the right
cues can be the beneficiary of a GLBT block vote. Block voting increases a
group’s political importance and power.” The May 15, 2007 Democratic
primary, which is tantamount to election in heavily-Democratic Philadelphia,
featured five well-known politicians: two longtime Members of Congress, a
former City Councilman, a State Representative who chairs the Appropriations
Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and a wealthy former
Deputy Mayor. The former City Councilman, Michael Nutter, spent most of the
race lagging in fourth place before he surged to victory, garnering 36.6% of the
citywide vote. The Equality Forum study reviewed the votes cast in seven
distinct Philadelphia gay neighborhoods and found that Nutter garnered 74% of
the vote in these neighborhoods. A review of the top 12 Philadelphia tracts identified in the U.S. Census as having the
most same-sex couples residing in the same household found that Nuttter received
69% of the vote in these census tracts. The study compared the percentage of
votes from the gay neighborhoods and census tracts to the percentage of votes
each candidate received in the respective wards. The gay voting divisions
averaged a 17% higher percentage vote for Nutter than the respective overall
ward percentage. “Nutter was viewed as a progressive outsider by a community
that is perceived as outside the mainstream,” said Lazin. “Nutter
actively campaigned for the gay vote and sent cues that he embraced diversity
and wanted to shake up the establishment for Philadelphia’s benefit.”
“We believe that our methodology can be used to measure GLBT voters in
municipal, state and federal elections,” said Lazin. “Our hope is that
this study will encourage exit polls of GLBT voters in the 2008 federal primary
and general elections. By focusing on areas across the nation with identifiable
gay neighborhoods, an exit poll can generate a more comprehensive picture about
GLBT voters and why they voted for a candidate.”
Labor Day Weekend Tea Cruise
The August 5th
"Tea Cruise" was rescheduled to Labor Day Weekend, Sunday,
September 2nd due to unexpected additional Coast Guard inspections of
the newly refurbished "Musette" yacht. The boat has added an additional
deck, observation deck, intimate salon as well as various other upgrades. Thanks
to all of you loyal "Tea Cruise" sailors for your patience in this long awaited
process to bring you this new fabulous boat for our three year anniversary! For
reservations, call Peter 954-649-1107
or to purchase tickets on line go to
www.GayTeaCruise.com
Carnival Center for the
Performing ArtsandElephant Eye Theatrical
Carnival Center for the Performing Arts
announced today that is has joined
Elephant Eye Theatrical in an initiative to create new book
musicals for Broadway. Formed in late 2005 by producers Stuart Oken, Michael
Leavitt and Five Cent Productions, Elephant Eye is capitalized at
$8,000,000 and has four projects in advanced stages of development, including
the recently announced The Addams Family. “Carnival
Center is very pleased to be joining Stuart Oken, Michael Leavitt and 14 other
prominent performing arts organizations and presenters as a strategic member of
Elephant Eye. With this venture, Carnival Center is taking a pro-active role in
the creation of exciting new musicals that will play Broadway and stages around
the world, including Carnival Center,” said Michael Hardy, president and CEO. In addition to joining
Elephant Eye in this initiative, Carnival Center also creates
and supports new works and artists through its Miami Made commissioning project
and its partnership with other South Florida arts organizations. To date, Carnival Center has
commissioned 11 new works, four of which premiered at the Center during its
inaugural season. Four more will be staged during the 07-08 season. Carnival
Center joins the following other new non-profit members of Elephant Eye: Raymond F.
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach, FL; Tampa Bay
Performing Arts Center in Tampa, FL; Proctors Theatre in Schenectady,
NY; The Victoria Theatre Association in Dayton, OH; The New Jersey
Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ; Theater of the Stars and The
Fox Theatre (shared) in Atlanta. New commercial presenters are: Broadway in
Chicago, a Nederlander/Live Nation partnership in Chicago, IL; Dancap, producer Aubrey Dan’s new initiative in
Toronto, Canada; and
Starmax, a leading entertainment organization in Seoul, Korea. Along with the
original five non-profit performing arts organizations that, as Five Cent
Productions, formed Elephant Eye
with Oken and Leavitt, the company now has a total of sixteen strategic
partners. In a statement, producer Stuart Oken said “Three years ago,
Mick Leavitt, David Fay (President and CEO of the Bushnell Center for the
Performing Arts in Hartford, CT and Managing Member of Five Cent) and I began
conversations about a creatively ambitious content company that would be owned
jointly by a group of non-profit performing arts centers and passionate
commercial entrepreneurs. Today, we’ve concluded phase one of that initiative
and now it’s on to the work at hand - getting in the trenches and attempting to
contribute to Broadway’s rich legacy of musical theater.” Elephant Eye has acurrent slate of projects including: The Addams Family. A new
musical based on characters, cartoons and sketches by the legendary cartoonist
Charles Addams. Rights were granted by the Tee and Charles Addams
Foundation and marks the first time Addams’ work will serve as the basis for a
stage production. Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, writers of
the 2006 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Jersey Boys,
are the librettists for The Addams
Family, Drama Desk Award-winning composer/lyricist Andrew
Lippa (The Wild Party) is
writing the score, and Improbable Theater founders Phelim McDermott and
Julian Crouch (Shockheaded Peter)
will direct and design. Elephant Eye
plans to premiere The
Addams Family in the 2009-2010 Broadway season, preceded by an
out-of-town tryout. Bruce Lee: Journey
to the West. A musical that follows the mythic journey of two
Chinese legends: martial arts star Bruce Lee and the beloved Chinese
warrior god, The Monkey King. The book is by Tony Award winner David
Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly)
and the music and lyrics by Tony nominee David Yazbek (The
Full Monty, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) Bruce Lee: Journey to the West will be directed by Tony nominee Bartlett Sher (The Light in the Piazza, Awake and Sing.) Elephant Eye is targeting Bruce Lee: Journey to the West
for the 2010-2011 Broadway season preceded by one or more out-of-town tryouts
Saved. Elephant Eye shares creative
leadership with Playwrights
Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director) on this new
musical based on the acclaimed UA film. Saved is set at a Christian
high school where students, teachers and parents find faith in unexpected
places. With music & lyrics by Obie winnerMichael Friedman (Gone
Missing, Romeo & Juliet
for Shakespeare in the Park this summer) andbook & lyrics by Olivier Award nominee John Dempsey (The
Witches of Eastwick) & Obie Award winner Rinne Groff (
The Ruby Sunrise, “Weeds”), Saved will be directed by
Gary Griffin(
The Color Purple) and will open in Spring 2008 at Playwrights
Horizons.
Events from Congregation Etz Chaim
The
Men's Club of Congregation Etz Chaim will host its annual Rosh Hashanah
Luncheon on Thursday, September 13, at 1:30 p.m., at
Tropics Restaurant on “the Drive” (2000 Wilton Drive, in Wilton Manors).
Luncheon includes a choice of several entrees, Tropics’ popular soup, salad and
dessert bar, and coffee, tea or soft drinks. The Rosh Hashanah Luncheon is the
Men’s Club biggest and most popular event that brings together the entire
Synagogue community; not just the members of the Men’s Club. The Rosh Hashanah
Luncheon is $20 per person (regardless of membership) and is open to everyone.
Those interested in attending the Luncheon must RSVP by Friday, Sept. 7, either
by phoning the Men’s Club at (954) 567-8599, ext. 3
or by speaking to one of the Men’s Club board members before or after Cong. Etz
Chaim's 8:30 p.m., Friday Night Services. Cong. Etz Chaim is located at 1881
N.E. 26 Street, in Wilton Manors.
The Board of Directors of
Congregation Etz Chaim, a spiritual home for "Jews of the Rainbow" in South
Florida, has announced plans for its Annual Food Drive to benefit the
Poverello Food Center. The Congregation organizes the Food Drive each year
as part of its observance of the Jewish High Holy Days. The Poverello
Food Center, located on Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors, serves the Nutritional
Needs of People Living with HIV/AIDS. People who would like to contribute to
the Food Drive should bring non-perishable foods to Etz Chaim’s Kol Nidre
or Yom Kippur Services, which are being held at the Religious Science Center,
1550 NE 26th Street, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, on Friday, September 21,
at 8:00 PM, and Saturday, September 22, at 10:00 AM. This Annual
Food Drive is coordinated by the Synagogue’s Tzedakah & Tikkun Olam Committee,
which in Hebrew means Charity and Repairing the World. Deborah Posner,
Chairperson of the Committee, is hoping that this year’s collection will exceed
200 bags of non-perishable food. “This year we will celebrate our
thirty-fourth historic year as a spiritual home for GLBT Jews in South Florida. With the
guidance of Rabbi Harold F. Caminker as our Spiritual Leader, we look forward to
a promising new era of growth and development, and we are asking the members of
our wonderful Congregation as well as the Community at-large to be generous in
their donations of food for this worthy Agency.”
For additional information on Etz Chaim’s High Holy Day Services, please contact
the Synagogue’s Office at 954-564-9232,
or visit
www.etz-chaim.com
Soleil Pool Party, Suicide Awareness Weekend
Soleil
pool party, Suicide Awareness Weekend, will take place on August 11
from 1pm to 6ish at the Cheston House
(520 North Birch Road Fort Lauderdale, FL - Phone: 954-566-7950). Admission is $10.00, and DJ Sol will be
spinning. The August gathering has become known as the Suicide Awareness
Weekend, it will be 4 years that we lost Art Britten to a depression that
lead him to take his life. In the past year Britten Foundation joined the
Kevin Cline Foundationof Miami to form the GLBT SAI
(Suicide Awareness Initiative ) that is operated by Switchboard of Miami.
On August 13, the GLBTSAI.COM will be online helping saves the lives of our
brothers and sisters in need. I would like to share a few of the Key
Accomplishments that the Switchboard of Miami and the GLBTSAI has achieved. 82
Hotline " Interventions" (lives saved) since inception 18 months ago, over 30
calls per month to Switch Board of Miami Hotline and increasing ( Via GLBTSAI
305-646-3600 ), 4 Sensitivity training sessions held to
Switchboard staff and volunteers, Over 150 Info - ads placed in top 6 GLBT
publications, Over 30,000 eyes "see" their ads each month, Thousands of
"info-Flyers" and "Business Cards" produced and distributed, 2000 of "The quick
guide series to suicide prevention" printed for community leaders, PSA / Web film created and
posted on You Tube, GLBTQ Youth Alliance to reach larger population, Sponsor of
the film 2.34 at the Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, All of
this has been made possible by your support and in particular the dedication and
hard work of Mr. Ed Straub, founder of the Kevin Cline Foundation.
Upcoming Events at
the Kravis Center
The Fab Four: The Ultimate
Tribute on Saturday, August 4at 8 pm at Dreyfoos Hall. With amazing attention to detail, these talented lads
replicate that famous Liverpool sound and look with all the charm and youthful wit that
made the Beatles a household name. “The Best Beatles Tribute Band” –
British Broadcasting Company. Tickets are $15-$45 Premium Seating first six
rows and other orchestra areas $70.
Kathy Griffin on Wednesday,
August 15at 8 pm at
Dreyfoos Hall. Back by popular demand, celebrity dirt-dishing comedian Kathy
Griffin, perhaps best known for her stint on the sitcom, Suddenly Susan
and her reality show, My Life On The D-List, shares her uncensored
observations on what A-list stars say and do. As Kathy herself notes, “It’s a
no-holds barred look at celebrity culture and the things about Hollywood
everyone knows … but no one has the guts to say.”
Contains strong language. Tickets $20-$55 Limited Seats Available.
An Evening With Clay
Aiken with Orchestra on Saturday, August 18at 8 pm at Dreyfoos Hall.
Clay Aiken’s debut album, Measure Of A Man, hit Number One on
Billboard’s 200 chart and went triple platinum, while his powerful rendition of
“This Is The Night / Bridge Over Troubled Water” won the 2003 Billboard
Music Award for Best Single. Tickets $20-$65 Limited Seats Available 561-832-7469 or 1-800-572-8471.
Kathy Griffin at the Hard Rock Casino & Resort
The GLCC has been
given a limited supply of tickets to the 2 time Emmy nominated and sold-out
Kathy Griffin show at the Hard Rock Casino & Resort. The tickets won't
last long so you better move fast. For ticket purchases, please contact
Nicole at
954.463.9005 or
email Nicole@glccsf.org. Cash and Credit, tickets can be picked up at the GLCC.
Ticket pricing structure: Main Floor $150 Ticket Level 200 $125 Ticket Level 300
$100 Ticket.
As young people become more aware of a gay or lesbian orientation
at a younger age they face greater problems and are more likely to have suicidal
thoughts. The youths who are at the greatest risk for suicide are the ones who
are least likely to ‘come out of the closet’. Suicide may be a way of making
sure that no one ever knows. The United States Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS)
“Report on the Secretary’s Task Force on Youth Suicide” found that “A
majority of suicide attempts by homosexuals occur during their youth, and gay
youth are 2 to 3 times more likely to attempt suicide than other young people.
They may comprise up to 30 percent of (the estimated 5,000) completed youth
suicides.” The report went on to say that almost all gay and lesbian
suicides occur between the ages of 16 and 21. According to Dr. James C. Scott,
a Barry University clinical psychologist, research consistently shows
that GLBT boys and girls are the highest at risk youth population for committing
suicide. But he insists there is hope. “The key to the prevention of this
tragedy is education. These kids need to know that they are not alone, their
situation is note hopeless, and that although they may be “queer”, they are not
abnormal,” said Dr. Scott. “They need to know that their pain will ease
and happiness is possible,” he continued. Geo Bustamante knows that
pain well. Last year the 20 year old Bustamante came out to his parents, which
resulted in immediate estrangement. It’s been more than eight months since that
painful day when he told his parents he was gay, but Bustamante is stronger and
he’s more determined than ever to live a fulfilling and happy life. Geo, a
budding writer and photographer, has become a familiar face in the south Florida
gay social scene. But the young Latino with a quick smile concedes that his teen
years would have been much easier if there had been someone he could have
confided in, a trusted individual that he could have shared his ‘secret’ with.
In researching one of his recent columns on gay youth suicides, Geo discovered
an organization called The Trevor Project (www.thetrevorproject.org),
a non-profit organization that operates the only nationwide, around-the-clock
suicide prevention helpline (866-4UTREVOR) for gay and questioning
youth. “If I had known about The Trevor Helpline when I was a teen, I would
have definitely called the number,” Geo said. “But at least I can
support them now so that they might have the opportunity to help someone else,”
he added. Bustamante is passionate about helping other gay young people who
might be going through what he went through. In less than a month he will
celebrate his 21st birthday and plans on using the occasion to raise
awareness about gay youth suicide….and hopefully some much needed funds. Geo
will celebrate his entry into ‘legal drinking age’ on Thursday, August 23,
beginning at 11 PM, with a birthday bash benefit at downtown Miami’s
Discotekka nightclub. “Discotekka is pleased to be the host venue for
Geo’s Birthday Benefit for The Trevor Project,” said club owner Joe
Marcella. “When we heard that Geo wanted to raise funds for The Trevor
Helpline, we immediately agreed to have the event at our location. It’s about
saving kids’ and we are glad to do our part,” added Marcella. While
Discotekka is donating a portion of the door proceeds to The Trevor Project and
tickets are available for advance purchase for a VIP Meet & Greet party with Geo
and Miami Beach City Commissioner Michael Gongora, other businesses have
joined in to help. Make it Happen Luxury Car Rentals is providing
transportation to the event for Geo and his closest friends and numerous local
businesses are donating items for a raffle to be held at the benefit. One
hundred percent of all VIP party and raffle proceeds will go directly to The
Trevor Project. A certificate of appreciation will be presented to Geo at the
benefit by Michael Gongora, the city’s first openly gay elected city
commissioner. “I am proud to know Geo Bustamante. He is a powerful young
voice for the gay community in south Florida. It is
with pleasure that we honor Geo for his effort in educating us about the tragedy
of gay youth suicide and he is to be commended for working to raise funds for
the Trevor Project,”
Gongora said. The Trevor Project officials have also joined The Commissioner in
thanking Geo for his efforts. “We’re grateful that the funds raised from Geo
Bustamante’s Birthday Benefit will help to ensure the Trevor Helpline is open
24/7,” said Charles Robbins, Executive Director of The Trevor
Project.
On Friday August 10Noche Latina Fridays
presents 2 events. The first is the changing of the Video Lounge to now star
DJ Just Oliver reviving his famous Brazilian Party and bringing it
over to Steel. DJ Oliver will be spinning the hottest Brazilian sounds
with his incredible videos. In the Main Room DJ Lannier who spins the
hottest Salsa, Merengue, Raggaeton and Latin sounds will be celebrating his
birthday, and he has made a special CD of his favorite 14 songs of
2007 which he will be giving out. Doors open at 9pm, and they feature FREE DRINKS from 9 till 11pm, FREE Parking for over 500 carsand
the Hottest Latin Go Go Papi’s from 11pm till close. Noche Latina
Fridays is now held at Steel Multiplex Nightclub
Also on Friday
August 10Pandora and Ultra events presents the grand opening and
revival of “Cherry Pie” for women ho love women in its new home at
Sandal Nightclub (1060 NE 79th Street).
Doors open at 10pm and feature an open bar until 11pm, sexy cherry pie go-go
girls, DJ Alex H. and much more!!!
On Saturday August
11thBoom presents a benefit for Compass of the
Palm Beaches. The night will star DJ Oren Nizri, and feature no cover
and free well and draft for members from 9 to 11pm.
Upcoming Events
Partnering with Rosie's
Bar & Grill (2449 Wilton Drive),
HRC South Florida
will present the first ever Democratic Presidential Candidates Forum LIVE
on LOGO TV on August 9, from 9:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Please join them at Rosie's for food and drink specials, and to watch Joe
Solmonese and Melissa Etheridge moderate this historic event.
On Thursday August 9thCielo (3390 Mary Street Coconut Grove) celebrates Elaine Lancasters
10 years of being a diva here in South Florida. Cielo is 21 and over for the
ladies and 23 and over for men. For more info call them at 305-446-9060.
Links to
ads from our bar and nightclub supporters
Mark's List presents
the best of Florida in a weekly
LGBT Top Ten List. Categories
include everything from best pizza and
LGBT movies to hottest bartenders and
Go-Go dancers. So check out our
Book of Tens and find the best of
the best.
Starting Friday August 10th
Uncles is breaking the tribal tradition with no
trance, just dance starring DJ Wendy Hunt Doors
open at 7pm and admission is $5 with free well drinks
from 10-midnight and $2 Long Island Iced Teas and $5
well drinks all night long.
Evolution Fridays
at Score presents “Splash, The Ultimate Summer Party” on
Friday August 10th starring DJ Tracy Young. That night
they will also be introducing Boca Tanning Club to the beach with Free
tanning passes. Then on Saturday August 11th No Cover
Saturdays presents DJ Vidal with a midnight show by Ebonee Excel.
Siren Saturdays
presents theirMonthly Live Music Series onSat. August 11. Performance by the soulful & poetic ...Michelle Forman "Her poetic
blues never lost a beat as her voice flowed like water for the parched souls in
the audience." -Miami
New Times. Dj Flava
keeping the music hot & sexy. E-Mail
icandee@mindspring.com to reserve a
table. Siren is at Crème Lounge in Score at 727 Lincoln Lane. Admission
is $8 before 12:00am $10 after (except special events), and Siren is 21 & over
with no shorts & no flip flops.
Circuit Saturdays
at Steel present “Summer Relief” with no cover and free drinks
from 9-11pm on August 11(DJ Robert Rodriguez) and August 18 (DJ
Wayne G of London).
On Saturday August 11th
the Coliseum, Hilton Wohlman and Gary Santis present “Fireball”
starring DJ Abel in his return to Fort Lauderdale. They will also feature
performances by Power Infiniti, Erika Norell and TP Lords.
The
next Glass Bottom Boat Party Cruise will be this Sunday, August
12th and 2 Sunday's every month! These cruises are exclusively for gay
men and sail from 5:30
P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
from Bahia Mar (A1A 1/4 mile south of Las Olas on right.) Parking is $5 behind
south side Bahia Mar Hotel. Sailing to one of south Florida’s most popular coral
reefs! View tropical fish from glass bottom, clothing optional swimming, snorkel
free or just party! Great music, 2 free drinks (wine or beer), Free Vodka
Drinks, BYOB OK (mixers, setups & snacks included). BYO Snacks OK. Space is
limited. $40 P.P. Call Peter
954-649-1107.
Babylon T
and Noche Latina T
at Voodoo Lounge
present “Retro T”
featuring Retro music on the patio all night long and a very special Retro
performance by Mizz
Cori. There is FREE DRINKS
(call brands) from 4-6pm. The night will also feature DJ Bill Hallquist
in the main room, DJ
Miik on the Patio and DJ Roque
spinning the hottest Latin 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.
In addition they just added Valet parking for only $5.
Click at Dek 23
presents the return of South Beach Icons behind the turntables every Sunday.
This Sunday August
12
features DJ Power
Infinit,
and DJ Bill Kelly.
They also feature
Michael Stanley at the door, and performances by Adora, Chyna Girl and
Elaine Lancaster.
Dek 23 is located at 655 Washington Avenue.
The Stonewall Library and Archives' Book Club
will meet on Thursday, August 16, at 7:30 p.m. Moderator Jesse
Monteagudo ("The Book Nook") will lead a freewheeling discussion of "When
You Were Me," Robert Rodi's newest and funniest gay comedy.
Membership in the Stonewall Library Book Club is free and Club meetings are open
to the public. The Stonewall Library and Archives are located at the Gay and
Lesbian Community Center of South Florida, 1717 North Andrews Avenue, in Fort
Lauderdale. For more information phone the Library at (954) 763-8565.
On Friday August 17th
Upallnight Entertainment is moving their Foreplay party to Fridays at
SOHO lounge.
Absolut Vodka presents “Thank GLAAD Its Friday: Fort
Lauderdale” on August 17th from 7 to 9pm at Georgie’s
Alibi with complimentary Absolut cocktails. The series pass is $35 and
includes free access to all upcoming TGIF events and a one year membership to
GLAAD. For tickets please visit
www.glaad.org.
Media Circle and
Alliance Circle members get in free. For more information call Paul
Backlund at 323-634-2047.
On Monday August 20th at Steel
Nightclub at 9pmSharde Ross in conjunction with B&B Productions
presents Miss Fort Lauderdale Illusion & Classic Illusion pageants. The
categories include presentation (runway model), evening gown, Q&A, and talent.
The night will star Vanessa Damour, Marelyne Powers, Carmen V. Jones, Gia
Nicole West, Deja Devonaire, and Miss Kitty. Admission for this
special event is $10. For more information call Shardee at 954-347-4487.
On Tuesday August 21Planeta Macho
International at Score presents Albita live and in concert and
DJ George Ferrero spinning.
On Wednesday and Thursday August 22 & 23 the
Boardwalk presents back by popular demand Shirley Q Liquor in her
exclusive Florida appearance. Showtime is 9pm sharp each night and they
urge you to buy your tickets now as this event will sell out!!
Lynn Bove of Icandee presents “Fuse” the new roving
Thursday night party for women with diverse taste. Opening night will be
August 23 at on the Aquasino Yacht (390
Alton Road) where they will leave the Miami shores for a sexy night of gambling,
dinner and networking. The luxurious Aquasino offers 3 decks of casino thrills,
exceptional cuisine, exciting entertainment, and superb service. Launch time is
7:30 with return time being 12:30am. The $40 admission includes covered parking,
dinner, and a free drink ticket.
Finally for
the ladies…caution women at work!!! Labor Day Weekend…Saturday September 1st,
Julie G (co producer affiliated with Ultra and Pandora events for some of
the best lesbian events in South Florida) presents WOW at Sessions
Nightclub. This will be a night for women who love women, and their male
friends. The night will star female DJ Kaprah, spinning the very best in
popular house, hip hop, retro, salsa and reggaeton. There will also be a special
live performance by the very talented dynamic duo of Las Hijas de Nadie.
Super sexy go-go girls and hot familiar bartenders (Elements, Sea Monster).
Doors open at 9pm. Drink specials and giveaways all night.
Sessions Nightclub (formerly Tabu and Metal Factory) is located at 2674 East Oakland
Park Blvd.Fort Lauderdale.
Quisiera
comenzar felicitando a Club Azucar por una vez mas ser anfitrión de un gran
evento y a KENDRICK BOURDEAUX, quien este pasado miércoles fue coronado como MR.
AZUCAR 2007. Todos los concursantes estuvieron estupendos, fue una competencia
reñida pero bien merecida al ganador.
Todos los
domingos DJ Roque nos pone a bailar con Noche Latina Sundays en el Voodoo
Lounge. Semanalmente se escojen ganadores de 1er, 2do y 3er lugar en el “Best
Booty Contest” con Vegas Dion y Amanda, es garantizado que te vas a reir. Este
domingo pasado celebramos el cumpleaños de Jeff, uno de los gerentes mas
queridos del Voodoo.
Para todos
los brasileros y a todos los que disfruten una buena samba o a un brasilero
bailandola, Noche Latina Fridays @Steel vuelve a aperturar este viernes 10 de
Agosto en el Video Lounge su “BRAZILIAN PARTY” con DJ Just Oliver. Tambien
estaremos celebrando el cumpleaños de DJ Lannier…Todos los viernes Noche Latina
ofrece tragos gratis de 9 a 11 p.m. y el show de Erika Norell, Alyssa Kartier y
sus invitadas.
Score’s
Planeta Macho el martes 21 de Agosto nos presenta a ALBITA, estrenando canciones
de su nuevo CD. Tengan pendiente la fecha. Las entradas ya están a la venta.
Todos los
martes se llena Store para gozar al ritmo de DJ George Ferrero.
At the
Boulevard los viernes se pone caliente con Adora, Ebonee Excell y sus invitadas.
DJ George Ferrero con lo mejor de musica latina. Si no han visitado este lugar,
tienen que hacerlo. Estan abiertos de miércoles a domingos con un reparto
exclusivo de GO-GO Papis que no dejan NADA a la imaginación.
Recuerden,
mantenganse al tanto de todo y nos encontraremos aquí todas las semanas
LATINeando un poquitico! Si me quieres escribir para algún anuncio, información,
o simplemente un saludo, haganlo a V.Dion@JumpOnMarksList.com
Hagan bien y no miren a quien !
Rome marked the opening of its
first "Gay Street"
Rome marked the opening of its
first "Gay Street"
with flags, banners and protests amid a row over a homosexual couple who claimed
they were detained by police for kissing near the Colosseum. Campaigners
welcomed a 325-yard zone in the center of the city - filled with shops and bars
- as an area where gays can "feel at ease," after days of heated debate in
predominantly Roman Catholic Italy over the kissing incident. The two men were
detained briefly last week for what the police said were lewd acts in public - a
crime that can carry a sentence of up to two years in jail. "This will be an
area where people can feel at ease, and it is also meant to be a bridge between
the citizens and the homosexual community," activist Fabrizio Marrazzo,
the Rome leader of Italy's Arcigay gay rights movement, said Friday.
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Steve Rothaus Miami Herald
“We
regret to inform you that Manhattan South has been closed. While we are
disappointed that the bar has not been supported by the country community at
large we are quick to acknowledge the love and support of The Sundancers, The
Mustangs, Karaoke Peter, Vinny, Lee, Rebecca, Todd, and others. Thanks so
much to those who helped support our dream. You’re the best! While we obviously
lost our asses to the bar, we leave with our heads held high knowing that we
hurt no one in the process of our pursuit and only ever meant to nurture the gay
country community and have a fun-loving place to gather and dance; much unlike
our competition. Lots of Love and God Bless!”
Pridelines Youth Services - Adult Prom Dinner & Dance on September 15
The
deadline for ads/sponsorships to go into the printed program isAugust
17th. Pridelines Youth Services presents, "A Night in the Jungle,"
the 2nd Annual Adult Prom Dinner & Dance, on September 15th at
Jungle Island on MacArthur Causeway. For sponsorship opportunities,
advertising opportunities, silent auction donations, or ticket purchases please
contact: Nate Bodner at 786-264-1316
or email:
nate@pridelines.org.
31st
Annual NAGAAA Gay Softball World Series
During the week of October 1-6, 2007, over 4,000
athletes, fans and volunteers from all across the United States and Canada will
come to Phoenix Arizona for Series 2007 and the 31annual Gay Softball World Series, hosted for the first time
by the Cactus Cities Softball League. This annual weeklong tournament will crown
the champions in the eight divisions of softball competition organized by the
North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA). The Sheraton
Crescent Hotel Phoenix is the primary host hotel of Series 2007. Other host
consort hotels include the Hilton Gardens Inn, the Hilton Suites, the Embassy
Suites Hotel, and the Country Inn & Suites by Carlson. The NAGAAA Summer
Delegate Meeting, the “official business” of gay softball, will take place at
the Sheraton on Saturday & Sunday, September 29-30. Opening
Ceremonies are scheduled for Monday, October 1 at the Phoenix
Municipal Stadium. The tournament competition kicks off on Tuesday,
October 2 and continues throughout the week at four local softball
complexes—three in Phoenix and one
in nearby Glendale Arizona. The Cactus Cities Softball League’s Host Committee
has put together a complete social calendar to showcase Phoenix
and the surrounding area as part of Series 2007. One of the main highlights is
the Annual Open Division Talent Show and Celebrity Item Auction, which is
scheduled for Wednesday, October 3rdat
the primary host hotel, the Sheraton Crescent. Showtime is at 8pm, and once again, the fabulous Jim “Bubba D. Licious”
Marks will be hosting the show! Softball players will display their
“off-the-field” talents while autographed celebrity items are auctioned off
between the acts! This annual hallmark is always a fun event that benefits local
HIV/AIDS grassroots organizations. The tournament bracket competition wraps up
on Friday, October 5th.
Series Championship Games in all divisions will take place at Rose Mofford
Softball Park on Saturday, October 6th.
Finally, the Celebrity Theater will be the site for the Closing
Ceremonies on Saturday evening. Special thanks to Coors Light and
Aquafina who are the official NAGAAA sponsors for Series 2007. American
Airlines and Avis Car Rental are the official travel sponsors. Many
other corporate and individual sponsors have also pitched in to make Series 2007
possible so please remember to patronize them before, during and after the
event. Complete information about Series 2007 can be found online at
www.series2007.org For information
about the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance, please visit our website
at www.nagaaasoftball.org,
or email us at publicity@nagaaasoftball.org.
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