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Thursday night was the much anticipated VIP
opening of Mary’s Resort (1115 Tequesta, SW 4th
Street), Fort Lauderdale’s newest Gay
Guesthouse. The opening was very well attended, and we all got a
first hand peak at the beautifully designed and furnished
cottages Mary’s has for rent. This is truly an Oasis away from
home. The event was catered by
Dakota Catering who
served the most delicious hors d’oeurves. Congrats to owner
Keith and the rest of the staff for a fabulous event. For
more info on Mary’s
Click Here
Friday afternoon
Udi Behr
launched two symbolic jewelry collections; Love & Pride™
and Love Peace & Hope at Saks Fifth Avenue with a
champagne celebration from
5-8:00 PM. Saks
in
Fort Lauderdale is the first mainstream department store to carry a luxury jewelry
line supporting the gay & lesbian community.
These cutting-edge pieces inspire
a sincere emotion in support of the gay and lesbian community.
For more information visit
www.loveandpride.com. (Pictured is Udi and Kelly
Poston of De Plano Group)
Friday night was very entertaining at
Boardwalk! A few of the boys from Helix Studios new
release, "Hot Tubbin' Twinks" were on hand to
entertain and pass out free copies of the latest DVD. As always,
emcee Justice Royale was on hand to perform and keep the
over 20 dancers busy on two stages and on top of the bar. Thanks
to Victor & Jim, owners of Boardwalk and Bailey
from Helix Studios for a terrific night out!
Peter Burke's Tea Cruise aboard the Musette Yacht continues to grow
in popularity. With entertainers like Joe Posa playing a
stunningly realistic Joan Rivers, Fabio doing his very
daring strip show and DJ Marcio cranking out the dance
tunes, the energy never stops. If you're just looking to relax,
head out to the bow of the boat and bask in the sun. Also on
hand are many local businesses literally giving away prizes from
Cosmetic surgery to table fountains and jewelry. Peter's next
Tea Cruise sets sail on May 7th and continues the first
Sunday of every month after that.
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Caldwell Theatre Company awarded $40,000 matching Challenge Grant |
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As one of the first regional theaters to do so, Caldwell Theatre
Company introduces a video projection system that incorporates Multimedia
elements in its productions. Starting with its upcoming World Premiere on
April 9, The Impressionists, by Michael McKeever –
this state-of-the-art technology will be interfaced in its stage design.
Integrated into its live theater performances, this audio-visual projection
system will enhance productions in many creative ways, offering directors
additional opportunities to personalize the theater experience for audiences.
The tweaking of audio-visual engineered sets is just a step toward bringing
technological innovations of the 21st century – while making the
total stage experience more enticing – to theatergoers in
Boca Raton.
Caldwell Theatre Company was awarded a $40,000 matching Challenge Grant issued
by the State of Florida’s Division of Cultural Affairs in 2005. The
Challenge Grant Program offers those in the cultural arts the opportunity to
“take a dare” to accomplish a demanding but stimulating undertaking in
innovative theater to acquire multiple media, including video cameras,
projectors and an operating server, which runs software enabling the integration
of lights, cameras, projectors and music in the design of Caldwell’s theatrical
presentations. The possibilities are limitless. Join us for a journey of a
lifetime that begins right now. A generous match of an additional $40,000 was
made last year by a private foundation, enabling the integration of lights,
cameras, projectors and music in the design of
Caldwell’s
theatrical presentations.
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Saturday Night Live meets Broadway meets The Food Channel! LOL!!! |
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Laffing Matterz,
where Saturday Night Live meets Broadway meets The Food Channel, is the perfect
night out for friends, clients, family and out-of-town visitors. There is
definitely something for everybody! For more information on their location,
pricing, menus or Group Party Packages, please visit their website at
www.laffingmatterz.com or call them
at 954.763.LAFN (5236). Saturdays sell-out well in advance, so consider making
your reservation early - especially if you're coming with a larger group! With a
Seating Capacity of up to 175, Laffing Matterz is the Perfect Venue for Large
Parties, Corporate Events, Bachelor/ette Parties, Birthdays, Anniversaries or a
Romantic Night on the Town!!! Ask them About their Private Skybox Area That Can
Be Reserved For Parties Of 20-35 People! To Make Your Reservation Call them Now
At 954.763.LAFN (5236)!!! |
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Denzel Washington Builds a Fisher House |
 Denzel
Washington
and his family visited the troops at
Brook
Army Medical Center,
in
San Antonio,
Texas
(BAMC) the other day. This is where soldiers who have been evacuated from
Germany come to be hospitalized in the United States, especially burn victims.
There are some buildings there called Fisher Houses. The Fisher House is
a Hotel where soldiers' families can stay, for little or no charge, while their
soldier is staying in the Hospital. BAMC has quite a few of these houses
on base, but as you can imagine, they are almost filled most of the time. While
Denzel Washington was visiting BAMC, they gave him a tour of one of the Fisher
Houses. He asked how much one of them would cost to build. He took out his
checkbook and wrote a check for the full amount right
there on the spot. The soldiers overseas were amazed to hear this story and want
to get the word out to the American public, because it warmed their hearts to
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Untouched
Adult Entertainment |
 DiamondBack
Pictures was
established in October 2004 by Cameron Michaels who realized there was a
need in the adult video industry for movies with guys in their 30’s and 40’s.
“Most of the movies out there are either starring Twinks or Bears, and I decided
that I wanted to tap the market that is directly in the middle and bring all the
models together in an area of adult entertainment, and I am calling this
"Untouched Adult Entertainment” states Cameron. When Cameron moved to Florida he
started out opening an advertising and marketing firm, and happened upon a
client who asked him to shoot adult content. It was from there that the seed was
planted to start DiamondBack. DiamondBack Pictures now has 25 guys on their site
and that number is growing rapidly. They exploded into the adult Entertainment
Industry and have recently partnered up with Men4Men Live based out of
Tampa Florida.
For more info on DiamondBack call them at 954-768-0467 or visit their
website at
www.diamondbackpictures.com |
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Aids Walk Miami and Rupert Everett |
History will be made on AIDS Walk Weekend as
Care Resource, the
New York Times, and
Audi, invite the public to
spend an evening with star of stage and screen
Rupert Everett, Thursday,
April 20, at 7 PM inside the Colony Theater on Lincoln Road, Miami
Beach, when he, in front of a live audience, in an "Inside the
Actors Studio" style, will be interviewed by a moderator from the
New York Times
"TimesTalks" program about his
life, stardom, friends, and why he agreed to be the Grand Marshall for this
years 18th Annual AIDS Walk for Care Resource. After the initial
interview, Rupert will be taking
 questions
live while onstage from audience members. This event is being covered nationally
by television and print media. British-born
Rupert Everett grew up in
privileged circumstances, but the wry, sometimes arrogant intellectual was a
rebel from the very beginning. At the age of 7, he was placed into the care of
Benedictine monks at Ampleforth College where he trained classically on
the piano. He was expelled from the Central School of Speech and Drama in London
for clashing with his teachers, and instead apprenticed himself at the
avant-garde Glasgow Citizen's Theater in Scotland, performing in such
productions as `Don Juan' and `Heartbreak House'. In 1984, Everett
successfully filmed a lead role in, Another Country, which he had
performed earlier on stage, and shot to international attention, becoming one of
England's hottest new star. But, again, the wickedly sharp and suave rebel
doused his own fire by clashing with the press and even with his own fans. In
1989, Everett openly declared his own homosexuality -- an announcement that
could have mortally wounded his film career. Instead, over time, it seems to
have had the opposite effect. His career revitalized as Julia Roberts'
gay confidante in My Best Friend's Wedding (1997), and he has continued
to impress notably in the classics area with Shakespeare in Love (1998)
(as Christopher Marlowe), An Ideal Husband (1999) and A Midsummer
Night's Dream, as Oberon (1999). Lately he has enhanced both films, with
his royal portrayals in To Kill a King (2003) and Stage Beauty,
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Silk Stocking (2004). His predilection
for smug and smarmy villains of late, such as the cartoonish Dr. Claw in
Inspector Gadget (1999) has extended into voice animation with his "unprincely"
Prince Charming character in Shrek 2 (2004) and Shrek 3
(Being released soon). In making his landmark decision to "come out," Rupert
becomes a living testament disproving the theory that a truly talented and
successful romantic leading man cannot survive the career-killing stigma of
being openly gay. His relationships with other celebrities, such as his
friendship with Madonna,
has kept him in the press and boosted his leading man status. Directly following
the event at the Colony Theater there will be the
VIP Reception, at a different
location
where for a small extra charge participants will have a chance
to meet Rupert in a more relaxed party atmosphere.
New York Times
"TimesTalks"
Evening with Rupert Everett; Tickets now online for $10 at
Http://www.CareResource.org
VIP Reception with Rupert Everett - Thursday, April
20 - 8:30 PM. |
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New late night film series |
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The Fort
Lauderdale International Film Festival
announced a new late night film series designed to broaden its audience and
introduce an even greater variety of film to South Florida movie buffs. The
brainchild of FLIFF Director of Operations, Hal Axler, and staff member
Daniel Geoghegan, CP After Hours will feature edgy and
progressive films ranging from classics to recent controversial films and
documentaries. Geoghegan, a film student at Florida Atlantic University stated,
"Our wish is to create a space where films can be discussed, debated and
where we as a community can interact with one another." Upcoming films in
the series include visual concert 'Koyaanisgasti, the
controversial documentary The End Of Suburbia and the
classic comedy Dr. Strangelove. Axler commented “Our vision is
to not only present film as part of the series, but also expand to music, poetry
readings and discussion groups about films and current topics. Being in the
heart of a vibrant downtown area allows us to tap into the community for those
who are looking for a night out, but who are also looking for something
stimulating and refreshing" For a complete listing of upcoming
films visit
www.fliff.com. |
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Alternative Prom |
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This year’s Alternative Prom date is May 20th
from 7pm to midnight
at the GLCC. The theme will be "Carnival of Colors" and they will have a
rainbow big top, performers such as a juggler, belly dancer, man on stilts...
booths like a kissing booth, tarot card booth, caricatures, ring toss, wheel of
fortune, ducky pond, etc... and don’t forget the
fabulous food including hotdogs, popcorn, cotton candy, and sno cones... The
next meeting is April 13th at
7pm at the
GLCC. The
need all types of volunteers. If you would like to volunteer or make a donation
to prom please call Nicole at the GLCC 954-463-9005 x227
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Featured Events of the
Week |
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 Jackhammer
Explodes with 3 big events in the next 10 days. Tonight, Wednesday April 5th,
they are featuring the DVD release party for
Brokeback
Mountain.
They will be showing the movie at
10pm.
Be sure to attend as you can win a free DVD of the movie. Then on Saturday
April 8th they will feature a birthday extravaganza for owner
Russ with Rod Stephens dancing for your
 visual
pleasure. Then on Sunday, April 16th from
6-7pm
they feature their 3rd annual Easter Bonnet contest. Big Beefy men in
Easter bonnets are definitely worth seeing, but don’t forget to bring your
camera because your friends won’t believe you. If I know Chris and
Russ they definitely have some surprises up their sleeves for this event!!
On Monday April 10th, at
10pm sharp
Elements Nightclub invites you to a benefit for the newly crowned Miss
Florida Continental Elite, DIVA, so she can go to Chicago in style. The
guest MC’s will be Nikki Adams, and Champagne Bordeaux, and their
will be performances by Erika Norell, Vegas Dion, Amanda West, Deja Debonier,
Tonna McKenzie, Viva Mirage, Miss Puddin,
 Lonnah
St James, Snowy, Sharedee Ross, Ginger Snapped, Moldavia Ishtar, Misty Eyez
and many more. There will also be Raffles, Auction Items, 50/50 and door prizes.
If you want to donate anything to the benefit or need more info call Howard
at
954-567-2432.
Southern Baptist
Sissies is a wonderfully funny, well written, well acted and well produced
play/musical and it has been held over until April 9th. Now playing at
Boom - don’t miss it! For tickets or more information call 954-567-8550. |
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On Wednesday, April 5th
Cathode Ray goes Country and will be giving away 20 DVD’s
of
Brokeback
Mountain. They will feature a special live Interactive “Snatch
Game” at 10pm, with $1 Drafts and shots all night. They
also invite you to come celebrate the Student Body as all
students with Valid Id get ˝ off drinks.
 The Inaugural Sunshine Stampede Rodeo
will be taking place at the Bergeron Rodeo Rounds in
Davie the weekend
of April 7-9. For more info or to purchase tickets to any of the events
visit www.FGRA.org.
On Friday April 7th
Boom presents the official FGRA Welcome Party with FGRA members
drinking free from
9-11pm.
On Friday April 7th
Noche Latina Fridays welcomes the Gay Rodeo to
Fort Lauderdale,
and invites them to come party with all the HOT Latin Men that hang out
at Elements on Friday nights. The show at
1:30 stars house Diva Champagne Bordeaux with special
guests Maite West (Miss Noche Latina 2006), Alyssa Kartiar, and
more. The night will also feature DJ George Valdez Spinning the best of
Latin hits as well as Hot Go-Go Papi’s and FREE DRINKS from
9-11pm.
Don't miss
the
Miami Light
Project's
presentation of STREB on Saturday, April 8th.
Dancers hurtle across the
stage in a parade of aerial acrobatics: dodging cinder blocks hung from wires,
and flinging against panes of Plexiglas inches from the audience. Set against a
mesmerizing film background that adds to the overall airborne sensation and with
a rousing climax of military precision trampoline work, in Wild Blue Yonder,
MacArthur Genius Award-Winner Elizabeth Streb steps into the role of the
Wright Brothers, the stage becomes Kitty Hawk and the dancers become
aerodynamic machines of flesh and blood in this non- stop electrifying
exploration of flight!
For
tickets and information please call: 305-358-5885.
On Saturday April 8th,
Score presents “Boys Night Out” featuring the beats of DJ
Alyson Calagna with a special
midnight show by
Ebonee Excell.
All dog lovers are invited to
a scrumptious brunch on Sunday, April 9th from 11:30 AM to 2PM at
Roxanne’s (3148 NE 12th Ave)
to support the Pet Project. Please bring the well behaved pooches along.
The brunch features such menu items as
Individual Yogurt Parfaits in
Mini Martini Glasses With Fresh Berries & Granola,
Portobello Mushroom & Chicken
Sausage Pockets,
Strawberry & Cheese Stuffed
French Toast, Maple Syrup on Side,
Chicken & Spinach Stuffed
Crepes, and
Made to Order Omelets (Feta
Cheese, American Cheese, Swiss Cheese, Mushroom, Onion, Peppers, Spinach, Tomato).
The price for the brunch is $25.00 that goes to benefit the Pet Project and
which includes free mimosas, coffee or tea and dessert. Roxanne's has a complete
cash bar and will also will feature a "Make your own Bloody Mary" bar.
Additional supplies and items are provided by
Java Boys and
One Tea Lounge
in Wilton Manors. The
Champagne is
provided by
Premier Beverages. Dessert is provided by Jimmy's
Chocolates in Dania.
This
Sunday April 9th Babylon T and Noche Latina T at Voodoo
Lounge presents DJ Herbie James in the main room, DJ Miik on
the Patio and DJ Nena spinning the Hottest Latin tunes in the beautiful
Envy room as well as shows by Daisy Deadpetals and Vegas Dion.
Don’t forget they feature FREE DRINKS from 5-7pm
The Pet Project's
friends and supporters are invited to an evening with a cocktail reception and a
pre-set dinner selection at the Italian restaurant Bellissimo on
Oakland Park.
The event is on Wednesday April 12th from
7PM on and is only $20.00 for a pre-fixed dinner selection
that includes soup, entree and desert. The evening will start with a cocktail
party and a guest speaker or entertainer. After this all will be seated and
dinner will be served. The guest speaker for this evening is Eugene Steele,
a hypnotist.
Eugene uses
hypnosis to help with many areas. His company Soul Research Inc. does
things like: Past lives you have lived before, Open and expand your psychic
ability with hypnosis, Improve sports performance, Prepare airline pilots for
flight checks, Improve study skills, habits and grades, Aid financial traders.
It should be a fascinating talk and a fun evening for all.
Congregation Etz
Chaim, a spiritual home for
South Florida's
"Jews of the Rainbow," will hold its annual Community Seder
at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, the second night of Passover.
The place is Signature Grand, located at 6900 West State Road 84, in
Davie. The meal will be Kosher for Passover and includes a choice of four
entrees: baked stuffed chicken, roast brisket of beef, filet of salmon,
or vegetarian plate. Tickets for the Seder are $45 for CEC members and $50 for
guests, and all reservations must be received by Friday, April 7. For
reservation forms and further information, phone Cong. Etz Chaim at (954)
564-9232.
The Stonewall Library and Archives
presents Boys Movie night out on Friday, April 14, at
7pm (Suggested
Donation $2) with the feature film “Partners.” Two policemen, Ryan O'
Neal (str8) and John Hurt (gay) set up housekeeping as a gay couple
in order to solve the murder of a member of the local gay community. O'Neal's
awkwardness in his new lifestyle provides some hilarious moments. John Hurt,
the marvelous actor that he is, handles his role with aplomb and sensitivity.
For its time (1982), the film caused quite a buzz.
Art Expressions Gallery (1212 N.E. 4th Ave
Fort Lauderdale) is proud to announce Coloring Florida. Artwork
related to Florida's flora, fauna, architecture or scenery that is created by
local artists will be on display at the gallery from April 17th - May 18th.
A gala reception to meet the artists will be held on Saturday April 29th
from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Refreshments! Awards! Guest Judge!. Admission is free.
In maintaining our mission to promote and showcase
local talent, this exhibition is open to all
South Florida
artists.
On Thursday April 20th at
7:00 PM
the Stonewall Library proudly welcomes Andy Zeffer, author of “Going
Down in La La Land.” As Chi Chi La Rue said “The pages were so HOT
they burnt my fingers. I closed my eyes and visualized one of my movies.”
Mr. Zeffer is a features editor of The Express News he also appeared in
Woody Allen's film “Celebrity” and Richard Glatzer and
Wash West's film “The Fluffer.”
Up Close &
Personal is Lambda Chorale’s popular, cabaret-style show! It focuses
on individual members' talents through solos, duets and small groups—as well as
songs from the entire chorale. This year’s program is gloriously diverse with
songs that range from Broadway to pop, torch to twang, and patriotic to protest!
Elements of theater and choreography bring into our performances to life and
make for a thoroughly entertaining evening.
Tickets are available now from:
http://www.freewebs.com/lambdachorale/ordertix.htm
or 1-866-WE-SING-4-U
(937-4664)
Tickets are $20 in advance ($25 at the door if available!) |
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Other News |
 To
The Moon Marketplace (2205 Wilton Drive),
the best “Candy Store” you have ever been to has lots
of new items especially for Easter. Some of them are:
Imported Easter Chocolates, Giant Kinder Eggs from Germany
with toys inside. Edible Easter Grass, Poo Pooing Easter
Rabbit, Solid Chocolate Eggs from Belgium (milk, white
&dark), Chocolate Rabbits from Germany,
 Haribo
Gold Gummi Bunnies – Direct from Germany, Egg gumball laying
Hens J, and of course Peeps, and classic Malt Easter Eggs.
They also sell fabulous Easter baskets, but place your
orders now to get the best selections. While you are there
shopping don’t forget to wish owner Antonio a very
happy Birthday (April 10th).
 Funded
by
The
Community
Foundation of Broward,
GALANES
is a bilingual (English/Spanish)HIV prevention social marketing
campaign. Its objective is to increase awareness of safer
sex practices, as well as to educate
Broward County’s growing gay, Hispanic population about
testing, support group and early intervention services. By
distributing promotional media messages,
GALANES strives to
reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS infection among Broward’s
gay Latino community. The
GLCC’s
GALANES
also
provides culturally competent weekly support group
discussions, as well as a monthly workshop designed to
increase awareness and understanding of HIV and STDs
(sexually transmitted diseases). HIV counseling and testing
are provided in a manner that overcomes language and
cultural barriers. Additionally, the GLCC will design and
host a Spanish web page with HIV/STD prevention information
and referral services. Staff will provide telephone phone
support in Spanish as well as bilingual cyber/internet
outreach. “Additional outreach will occur in the form of
strengthening referral collaborations with complementary
agencies that serve the LGBT population and/or that provide
services for Hispanic MSM (Men Who Have Sex with
Men),
such as Hispanic Unity,”
states
Jorge
Gardela,
Health and Community Services Manager. For additional
information please contact Jorge Gardela at (954) 463-9005
ext. 235 or via email at jorge@glccsf.org. Visit GALANES
at their website:
www.glccsf.org
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