New York Times: The
day began with an agreement that Washington hoped would end
the financial crisis that has gripped the nation. It dissolved into
a verbal brawl in the Cabinet Room of the White House,
urgent warnings from the president and pleas from a Treasury
secretary who knelt before the House
speaker and appealed for her support. "If money isn’t
loosened up, this sucker could go down,” President Bush
declared Thursday as he watched the $700 billion bailout package
fall apart before his eyes, according to one person in the room.
Talks Implode During Day of Chaos; Fate of Bailout Plan Remains
Unresolved
Queerty: As the nation goes
down the drain, all hail the new Mr. USA, Ivan Rusilko!
South Florida
Blade: Jack Mackenroth entered the world of pop culture as a
contestant on Bravo TV’s “Project Runway.” He was embraced quickly
as a fan favorite, both for his sharp design skills and his
refreshing, optimistic demeanor. (The pecs and biceps didn’t hurt
his appeal, either.) Then he came out as being HIV-positive—a
first for the show, and a topic that has been rarely discussed on
reality-TV since Pedro Zamora in the mid-1990’s.
Designer Lives Positive
UK Gay News: This morning, I received news from Iraq that the
coordinator of Iraqi LGBT in Baghdad, Bashar, aged 27, a university
student, has been assassinated in a barber shop. Militias burst in
and sprayed his body with bullets at point blank range.
He was the organiser of the safe houses for gays and lesbians in
Baghdad. His efforts saved the lives of dozens of people.
Gay Iraqi Leader Assassinated in Baghdad
PageOneQ: In a move that may upset conservative
organizations and leaders, the PepsiCo Foundation has given a grant of $500,000
to Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays to support Straight for
Equality, a national education campaign, and to fund training and chapter
support.
PepsiCo Foundation Grants $500,000 to PFLAG
Focus Boy:
Australian photographers Ross Brownsdon and Travis de
Jonk took the homoerotic wall calendar lovers
by surprise last year with Bad Behaviour 2008. This is Bad
Behaviour 2009, their second collection of fetish-inspired
images, from the most humorous to some of the darkest. Homoerotic Fantasy, Bad
Behaviour 2009
Daily Telegraph:
Tycoon Hugh Hefner has been advised to cut back on staff at
his multi-million dollar glamour empire as it struggles to cope
during the global economic turmoil. The 83-year-old has been told to
lay off some of his staff at his Los Angeles and New York
offices as soon as this month or go bankrupt.
Hugh Hefner to Sack Playboy Bunnies Amid Financial Crisis
In Contention: All
in the same day, Johnny Depp was “officially” announced as
Tim Burton’s Mad Hatter in the upcoming “Alice in Wonderland.”
There will be a fourth installment of “Pirates of the Caribbean”
and Depp will be playing Tonto in “The Lone Ranger.” Johnny
Depp to star as Tonto in Bruckheimer’s ‘Lone Ranger’
E! Online:
Shia LaBeouf's good fortune continues, but whether he'll be
spending some of that fortune on a chauffeur is another question.
The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office has opted not to
file [DUI] charges against the 22-year-old actor in connection with
the July rollover crash that left him with a mangled hand.
Shia LaBeouf Mostly in the Clear for Crash
Us Magazine: Things
get steamy in Britney Spears' new music video for
"Womanizer." In one scene, Spears (who wears tight, black leather
pants and fake tattoos on her arms in the video) lies on a kitchen
counter and later straddles and makes out with a man dressed in
business suit.
The scene continues
with Spears sucking on cherries or dangling them around her mouth,
all while straddling and crawling all over the man, the witness
says. Britney Spears Sucks on Cherries,
Straddles Guy in New Video
New York Times:
Washington Mutual, the giant lender that came to symbolize the
excesses of the mortgage boom, was seized by federal regulators on
Thursday night, in what is by far the largest bank failure in
American history.
Regulators simultaneously brokered an emergency sale of virtually
all of Washington Mutual, the nation’s largest savings and loan to
JPMorgan Chase for $1.9 billion, averting another potentially
huge taxpayer bill for the rescue of a failing institution.
Government Seizes WaMu and Sells Some Assets
Saturday Night Live:
Sen. McCain approves truth-enhanced negative campaign messages
Don’t miss Sawmill Camping ResortHot Latino Nights Event 9/26 – 9/28! The
highlights of the weekend will be Stand-up Comedian, prior titleholder of Miss
Florida America, Miss Orlando, etc., Daphne Ferraro; Master Illusionist
& Impersonator, Chi Chi La Lique who also held many titles including Miss
FL Nat’l & Miss Mardi Gras; Selena Impersonator and former Miss Hernando, FL,
the Latin Sensation, Luisa Salome; Tiny and talented, Indra Martinez,
who captures the illusion of Shakira, and Alexis Mateo, a trained
dancer who is getting ready to compete at Miss Gay America! Add in Latin Dance
Parties, Sawmill’s clothing optional pool, pool parties, T-Dances, food & drink
specials plus Sawmill’s usual fabulous activities and you have the perfect
combination for a weekend you’ll never forget. Book Now (352) 583-0664 or visit
on a day/evening pass!
40% OFF on Cabin, RV & Tent Site Rentals!
Sawmill Camping Resort's
delicious fish dinner tonight, Beer Battered Haddock with Fries and Slaw. The
portions are huge! Splash Pool Bar & Café & Woody’s are both offering $3.50
Jose Cuervo’s & $3.50 Corona’s.
At The Boulevard Miami
has Marytrini and her Gang for International Hot Fridays.
DJ George Ferrero and Resident DJ Carlos G spins. $5 Valet
parking available.
Noche
Latina Fridayshas
been bringing Fort Lauderdale a hot Friday Latin party for over 10 years and is
still going strong. Currently it takes place at Steel Nightclub from 9 PM to 3
Am. The night stars house diva Erika Norell,
with special guests this month Johanna Douglas, Charisse, Victoria Grantty (Miss
Noche Latina 2008), Shanaya Bright, Jose Vega and many more. As always, they
feature the Boylesque Latino room hosted by Noel Leon featuring
hot Latin strippers courtesy of Boardwalk in the video lounge with DJ Angel Oshun
and in the main room they feature DJ Juan Carlos who spins the best
mix of Salsa, Merengue, Raggaeton, Bachata, Cumbia, Brazilian and the hottest
Latin sounds. Doors open at 9pm, and they feature Free Drinks from
9 till 11pm, Free Parking for over 300 cars, and a Patio.In
addition Noche
Latina Fridays
now features the Best Butt contest during the show at 1:30am, which if
you haven't seen yet is really hot!!!
On
Friday, September 26th, Score
will have their
Evolution Fridays
and will host an Open Casting Call for Undergear.com and Instinct
Magazine. They will be looking for the next Undergear Model Star and will
feature Star 69 Records DJ/Producer Stephan Grondin.
On Friday, September
26th,
Georgie’s Alibi Wilton Manorswill have CD Release Party for Bette
Midler’s latest album Jackpot: The Best of Bette
The Honey Pot
Ybor City
presents Steam Fridays. On Friday, September 26th,
DJ CK and DJ Royel will be on the main floor with VJ Lynn
upstairs in the video lounge. Enjoy two shows by The Steam Girls. Free drinks
from 10 PM to 11 PM and never a cover
before 10:30 PM. Only $10 cover after 10:30 PM.
On
Friday, September 26th, join Alexis De La Mer as she hosts Drag
for Dollars a benefit at Metro
Station Tampa with help from the Tampa Bay Leather Club. All
proceeds and donations will go to The Francis House of Tampa that helps
children living with HIV/AIDS.
Books & BooksCoral
Gables. Wine Library
TV's Gary Vaynerchuk
travels the globe tasting wines and making new discoveries that he shares
bottle-by-bottle with an eager national audience via his hugely popular video
blog posts and e-mail newsletters. Since the 2006 launch of his site he has
rated hundreds of wines and earned a cult-like following of fans. Gary avoids
the pomposity and pretense of traditional wine education, focusing instead on
helping average people to develop their palates and better enjoy wine—even if
that means tasting potting soil and sniffing dirty socks! Now, Gary unveils his
first list of favorites and recommendations in Gary Vaynerchuk's 101 Wines: 2008
(Rodale, $19.95). Gary's wine picks for 2008 span many prices, nations, grapes,
and styles, ensuring that wine novices and sophisticated oenophiles alike will
expand their wine horizons while learning more about the drink they love. 8pm
Live
Music in the Courtyard: Federico
Britos, 7-11pm
Books & BooksCoral
Gables. In Straight Acting (Kensington,
$15), Angelo Pezzote (AskAngelo.com)
encourages readers to go beyond limiting ideas of how "real" men should behave,
and leave behind out-dated ways of being that create stumbling blocks to deeper
intimacy. Drawing on his years of experience as a gay psychotherapist and advice
columnist, he offers practical and thoughtful relationship strategies, with tips
on subjects that include coming out, dating, how to avoid falling for a player,
how to maintain a sizzling, satisfying sex life, navigating open relationships,
and much more. Most of all, he delivers crucial insights on the importance of
ditching the macho act and learning to be true to yourself. Whether you're
single and sick of it, wanting to move closer to your partner, or wondering how
to meet someone for the very first time, let Angelo show you how to get real and
get him. Put yourself out there to get-and keep-the love you want. 8pm
Lincoln
Theatre, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Oaths
are sworn, loyalties are tested andforces will collide. This evening,
internationally bestselling author
Christopher Paolini introduces his legion of fans to Brisingr (Knopf, $27.50), the
much-anticipated third book in the Inheritance Cycle, which began in 2003 with
Eragon, Paolini’s literary
debut. The story of fifteen-year-old Eragon – the farm boy turned Dragon Rider –
has captivated millions and became a worldwide phenomenon when Eldest was published in 2005. In
Brisingr, Eragon is
once again the greatest hope to rid the Empire of tyranny. Following the
colossal battle against the Empire’s warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and
his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still there is more
at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle
of promises he may not be able to keep. Can this once-simple farm boy unite the
rebel forces and defeat the king?
Tickets are required for this event. You will receive two (2) tickets with your
purchase of Brisingr
from any Books & Books location. Presented in collaboration with New World
Symphony. 7pm
Eyebelieve, a Fundraiser to Benefit
Treasure the Children. Beranek Optometry proudly presents
Eyebelieve. This fundraiser benefits children and young
adults who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS or other chronic illnesses. Naked Grape Wine Bar is proud to be a major sponsor of the second
annual Eyebelieve fundraiser for Treasure the Children. 6PM - 11PM Poolside, Midtown Miami (4) 3301 NE 1st. Avenue, Seventh Floor, Miami Tickets: $20 advance ($25 at door). Tickets may
be purchased at Naked Grape Wine Bar. located at 2039 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors, FL 33305. (954-563-5631) Cash or check only. Music by
Power Infiniti, fashion show by T Fabiano (Brazillizn swimwear). View the entire
eyewear collections from Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, ic! berlin, Diesel, Giorgio
Armani & Marc Jacobs.
Orlando Shakes presents a performance of Kiss Me, Kate
by Samuel and Bella Spewack with music and lyrics by
Cole Porter today.
Love, comedy and confusion thrive behind the scenes
of a Broadway-bound musical version of The Taming of the
Shrew in Cole Porter’s musical masterpiece. Quarrelling
couples swat and swoon as they navigate through the satiric,
witty, and sensual score featuring such classics as “Too Darn
Hot,” “So in Love” and “Brush Up Your Shakespeare!” Featuring
Orlando singing talent Michael Andrew.
The well-loved musical will open the company's 20th
anniversary season at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center.
Ticket prices range from $16 to $40.
For more
information, maps and links to Orlando Shakespeare Theater as well as ticketing
information, use this link:
Orlando Shakes Presents Kiss Me Kate
Fridays at Twist
Twist Miami BeachResident star
DJ Mika spins tribal and energy to a capacity crowd. Hot Gaiety dancers take
it off in the Bungalow Bar. Complimentary BBQ in the garden during Happy Hour.
Underground Fridays at the Jackhammer
Steel Fort Lauderdale host the all new Underground Fridays at the Jackhammer
dance party. Enjoy $3 well & domestics all night long as well as Underwear
Contest at 1 AM with $100 cash prize! No Cover and plenty of free
parking.
Fierce
Fridays
Johnny’spresents Fierce
Fridays with music by DJ Miik. This 18 & over party features hot Go-Go boys
and $5 Blue Ice Teas all night long for 21 and over and $4 soda/water/RedBulls
for under 21. Never a cover.
International Hot Fridays
At The Boulevard Miami
has Marytrini and her Gang for International Hot Fridays.
DJ George Ferrero and Resident DJ Carlos G spins. $5 Valet
parking available.
Use your mouse to rollover the club
names for general info. Click the underlined link for map
& address. Some events may change. To insure you have a good
time we recommend that you be prepared to 'go with the flow'.
Most recent update:
November 25, 2008 11:08 PM.
South Florida
(Includes
Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, Miami, Naples, Fort Myers and the Palm Beaches) Bill's2-4-1 2 PM - 9 PM
Growl Fridays
with a sexy man contest at midnight that has a $100 cash prize and
Midnight madness with 2-4-1 drinks from MIdnight to close.
Boardwalk
Latino night with emcee Justice Royale
Boom,
DJ Richie Rich spinning your favorite tunes
Cloud
9 Hottest ladies Night with
$5 Jager bombsDolcheGeorgie’s Alibi
Happy hour until 9 PM
Halo LoungeHappy Hour
with Edison Farrow'sSoBe Social Club
4 PM to 9 PM.
1/2 price drinks 1:30 AM to 3 AM
Jackhammersee
long description aboveJetSet
Rock Star Fridays hostessed by Mizz Cori, Free drinks 10 PM to
Midnight Johnny’s
Latin obsession $5 you call it Bacardi drinks with emcee Sol DelightLips Drag Dining
Glamour Girls Hosted by Diva Matty’s
½ price happy hour 11 AM to 9 PM. Shot Specials all nightNew
Moon,
Dance
the night away; DJ Rae Rae spinning to a packed house.The
PalaceQueen Cabaret //
Geraldine and Fernan-D-Cute host drag
shows beginning at 9:30PM
Ramrod,
Fetish FridayRosie's Bar and Grill
Happy
hour
2 to 8 PM.
Noche
Latina Fridays at
Sea Monster
weekly Latin event with free well and domestic 9 to 11 PM.
Scandals SaloonDancing
with the Outlawz DJs Score,
Evolution Fridays with DJ TBA (click the underlined link for more info).
Sea
Monster Nightclub4 PM to 9 PM
2-4-1 Drinks
Sidelines Sports Bar2-4-1 Happy
Hour 2 to 9, Late Night Happy Hour 2-4-1 on Well & Draft Midnight to
Close
The LoungeTorpedo, DJ
Paulie spins beef Fridays 4 AM.
Twist
see long description above
Central Florida (Includes Tampa, St Petersburg,
Orlando, Daytona)
City Side Lounge TGIF!
Happy hour 'til 10 PM with $2.50 well drinks. Patio bar open.
Latest and hottest dance music and videos with DJ David Jay.
North Florida (Includes Gainesville,
Tallahassee, Jacksonville and Pensacola Beach)
University Club Gainesville: $2.50 Single
liquor wells and domestic beers from 9 PM - 2 AM.
Emerald City
Pensacola,
Strip Off Contest at 1:00 am hosted by Lauren Mitchell with DJ Jay-R. The Other Side Pensacola
has Friday Night Drag Bingo starting at 8 PM. And hosted by Lauren
Mitchell and sponsored by The Roundup.
