Brett
Tannenbaum, one of Coliseum's owners has
officially confirmed rumors that one of the most successful and longest running
Gay nightclubs in South Florida history has closed.
Mark's
List regrets to announce that last Monday night's New Years Eve Party at
Coliseum was the last.
While New Year's Eve may have
been the last hurrah for Coliseum, we look forward to the new and exciting
ventures that are sure to come from Brett, Paul and Gary. We wish you and your
dynamic team all the best!
On Thursday Jan 3rd
is the Monthly Women's Business Networker from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
presented by MDGLCC and Ultra/Pandora Events. This month they
meet at Chamber Member Miami Art Group Gallery, 126 NE 40th Street, in
the Design District. There will be food and drinks and great ART!!! Afterwards,
everyone can head over to Michael's Genuine for cocktails and dinner (if
you are hungry). Admission is for Members $5; potential members $10. For more
information call (305) 573-4000 or (305) 495-6969. This is a great way to
network and meet professional women in our community.
On Friday January
4thEvolution Fridays at Score
presents “Drum Nation” with Feel the Rhythm, Feel the Bass CD Release
party. The night features DJ Curtis Atchison in the main room, and
Electroclash on the second level. The night is hosted by Adriano Martena.
Then on Sunday January 6th is Score Idol's Grand Finale
at 10:30pm sharp hosted by Shelley Novak. Check out who wins the $1000
Grand Prize. Immediately following the finals will be Karaoke with
Karaokemiami.
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On Saturday and
Sunday January 5th & 6thGeorgie’s Alibi Wilton Manors
present an Underwear Fashion show featuring Testosterone Fashions,
with show times at 9pm on Saturday and 7pm on Sunday.
The next monthly Gay Tea Cruise!
is Sunday, January 6, sailing aboard the newly renovated "Musette"
Yacht from its home location near the SE 3rd Avenue Bridge. Free Parking,
Hors D'oeuvres & Party Favors. Featuring DJ Marcio spinning the perfect
T- dance mix of dance vocals. Starring Nikki Adams, Deja, Rod Stephens
and the other hot boys! Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 day of the cruise. For
more info on any of these events or to purchase tickets call Peter at
954-649-1107 or get tickets on line at
Gay Tea Cruise!.
The "Tea Cruise" is only $20 with reservation by
Friday, January 4th. After a busy (and expensive) holiday season this is
Peters way of saying thanks for your past support.
On Sunday Jan
6thClick at Dek 23
presents the 3 Kings party with DJ Roxx, and a complimentary
Click Black Card for all who attend. They will also be celebrating
the birthdays of Leandro Barros & George Coronado.
On
Wednesday, January 9,Arnold
Matteson,
Dale Stine, Babak Movahedi and Jason Tamanini will be
hosting the birthday bash of Give Me A Beat Production's Marketing Director
George Maiko Coronado at Halo Lounge. This
birthday celebration always brings together the most important socialites and
characters from South Beach and beyond. Festivities will begin at 8:30 PM.
Expect the unexpected! As always, it will be one of the hottest and sought-after
tickets in town. RSVP to
GiveMeABeatProd@aol.com
On Saturday January
12Pandora Events presents “la descarga” at Yuca Lounge.
The night is 21 and over and doors open at 10pm and features DJ Alex, as
well as Go-Go Girls and live entertainment. .
MDGLCC
invites you to attend their January Networker at Chamber Member Sports
Club LA/Miami, 1441 Brickell Avenue, 4th floor, benefiting Pridelines
Youth Services on Thursday January 17th. Join them for an
evening of mini spa treatments with signature cocktails. Admission is $45 per
person. All proceeds from raffle prizes will benefit Youth Pridelines. For
information regarding events, please contact Violette Sproul 305.533.1199
or
Vsproul@mp-sportsclub.com. For more
information, visit the Chamber website at
www.gogaymiami.com or, call us at
305-573-4000
The Parliament House
Orlandoin association with
Wanzie Productions presents a Kangagirl Pproduction of the Tony
award winning Comedy “The Little Dog Laughed” by Douglas Cater
Beane. The show will run Saturdays at 7:30 from now till Feb 9th, and
contains brief nudity. The show takes place in the Footlight Theater
and tickets are $12 (with a $2 discount for overnight guests of the
Parliament House or the Gardens) and can be purchase at
www.wanzie.com/boxoffice or by calling 407-540-0317. The show stars
Anitra Prichard, Daniel Cooksley, Brittany Berkowitz, and Jesse
Lenoir under the direction of David Lee. Speaking of the
Parliament House on Jan 19th they present Kevin Aviance
live singing her hits “Alive,” “Give It Up,” “Rhythm
is my Bitch,” and “Strut.”
The weekend of
January 4 to the 6th is Levi & Leather weekend at the Sawmill Campground.
Join likeminded friends for a weekend of fun. They will feature the best Levi &
Leather contest with cash prizes for the winners. They will also feature DJ
Rob on Friday and Saturday and Karaoke on Sunday at 9pm.
On Saturday Jan 5thFlirt Nightclub & Show
Bar presents special guest and birthday girl Crystal Chambers.
They also feature the beautiful Amy DeMilo as well as the sexy
flirtnightclub dancers, and a special performance belly dancer. Admission is $5
before midnight and $7 after.
On Wednesday Jan 9th
at 7pm Georgie’s Alibi
St Petersburg
presents recording artist Richard Cortez plus Lexie Pierson, and
Ricky Wilcox. Then on Friday January 11th they present a “Capricorn
Party,” where the Prudent and Practical Capricorns drink 2-4-1 all night
long with proper ID. They also present $3.75 cocktail specials for the rest of
the Zodiac. In Addition they will have a contest at 10pm where the top male and
female Capricorn will each win a $100 bar tab. They will also feature the sexy
dancers of Rico’s Men!
Maragaret Cho
will be appearing live at the Tampa Imrov on Friday and Saturday
January 11&12 with 2 shows nightly. On Friday her shows are at 8 & 10:30
Saturday her shows are at and 7:30 & 10. Margaret started performing stand-up at
age 16 in a comedy club called The Rose& Thistle above a
bookstore her parents ran. Soon after, she won a comedy contest where first
prize was opening for Jerry Seinfeld. She moved to Los Angeles in the
early '90s and lived in a house with several other young performers. Still in
her early twenties, Cho hit the college circuit, where she immediately became
the most booked act in the market and garnered a nomination for Campus Comedian
of The Year. Arsenio Hall introduced her to late night audiences, Bob
Hope put her on a prime time special and, seemingly overnight, Margaret Cho
became a national celebrity. In 1994, she starred in a short-lived ABC
sitcom called All-American Girl. In 1999, Margaret chronicled her
experience on the sitcom in an off Broadway one-woman show called I'm The
One That I Want. The show was extremely well received, toured the U.S.,
and was made into a concert film and a best-selling book of the same name. After
the success of her first show, Margaret launched Notorious C.H.O.
in 2001. Margaret embarked on her third sold-out national tour, Revolution,
in 2003. The tour ultimately grossed 4.4M and was heralded as "Her strongest
show yet!" by the Chicago Sun Times. That same year the CD was nominated for a
Grammy for Best Comedy Album of the Year. This year, Margaret was the
recipient of the first ever Best Comedy Performance award at the 2007 Asian
Excellence Awards. She also recently received the First Amendment Award from the
ACLU of Southern California, and the Intrepid Award from the National
Organization for Women (NOW). She has also been honored by GLAAD,
American Women in Radio and Television, the Lambda Legal Defense and Education
Fund, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF), the Asian American Legal
Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), and PFLAG for "making a significant
difference in promoting equal rights for all, regardless of race, sexual
orientation or gender identity."
The
producers of the Mr. Gulf Coast Florida Leather Contest and Mr. Gulf
Coast Florida Leather 2008, Pedro Diaz, wish to announce the
following fund raising event "Free Your Mind” on Sunday January
19th, Martin Luther King Weekend.This benefit brings the meaning
of why we celebrate this holiday and this man's life to our own particular
lifestyles, and encompasses so much of why so many in the gay and leather
communities struggle and strive. The event will start at 10PM in Ybor City.
Yes, the same weekend as MAL in Washington, DC. So whoever is not traveling up
to chilly DC for that festive weekend, please enjoy the "warmer" Tampa weather
here and join us at Lounge 7.14 / The Forge, Levi/Leather bar. Pedro begins his
charity fund raising for ASAP with this event and also to build his Travel /
Leather Fund. For those who are unable to attend, they have a Donation Button on
www.mrgulfcoastfloridaleather.com
with which people can assist either using a PayPal account or credit card; Every
dollar helps. Also please remember that the Mr. Gulf Coast Florida Leather
contest producers sponsor "Gear Up Tampa Studs" at The Forge on the
second Saturday of each month starting at 10PM. This is JUST a night out. No
fund raising, no speeches, no hassles. It's a night for leather men to come out
and make out. Please go to
www.myspace.com/gearuptampastuds
for more information.
The Lounge at 7@14
presents Tuesday Industry Night where they feature no cover and $1 wells
and draft from 9-11pm. They also feature 2-4-1 all night for people in the
Industry with work ID or pay stub. DJ Jeffrey J spins some of the hottest
music and videos. 7*14 is a 18 and up with proper ID.
Revolution
Nightclub OrlandoThursdays
is Gay Pledge College Night with no cover with college ID till 11pm, and
free for everyone until 10pm. Admission after that is 21+ $5 and 18-20 $8. All
night they feature $2 Long Island Iced Teas, $3 Bud and Bud Lights and $5 Jager
Bombs. The night is hosted by Frecklz and the hot music is by my friend
DJ Miik.
Four-Day
Multi-Cultural Comedy Festival
The Four-Day
Multi-CulturalComedy Festival will take place on January
16th-19th, in South Beach. Laughter will be as plentiful as the sand of
our island when the third annual Comedy Festival returns. This cultural
event has a great line-up that features some of the country's top performers
including one of the hottest stand-up acts pimp extraordinaire Katt Williams,
Kathy Griffin - whose sold-out shows during the first year of the Festival
was the talk of the town, Comedy Central's Insomniac Dave Attell and many
more. In addition, the festival will feature another strong line-up of
up-and-coming comedians nightly on its outdoor, free stage on Lincoln Road. To
get all the details and to purchase tickets, visit
www.southbeachcomedyfestival.com
Florida
Attorney General Opens Door For Domestic Partner Benefits
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum's Office has implemented a policy
that allows his employees to use sick leave to care for their domestic partners.
"With this pro-family policy, Attorney General McCollum has become the second
constitutional officer in Florida history to recognize the needs of
non-traditional families," said Rand Hoch, President of the Palm
Beach County Human Rights Council. The Palm Beach County Human Rights Council is
a non-profit organization that has been in the forefront of domestic partnership
issues in Florida for more than 15 years. At the Council's request, Florida CFO
Alex Sink instituted a policy permitting her office's employees to use
sick leave to care for domestic partners. On October 17, shortly after Sink's
policy went into effect, Hoch wrote to Attorney General McCollum asking him to
consider implementing a similar policy. “By doing so, in times of family
emergencies, all of your employees will have the same opportunities to care for
their family members," Hoch wrote. By letter dated December 17, Cathy
Christensen, McCollum's Human Resources Administrator, notified the Hoch
that the Attorney General's sick leave policy would not specifically address
domestic partners per se, it would "provide enough latitude" for
employees to use their sick leave to care for their domestic partners. "While
CFO Sink's policy specifically addressed domestic partnerships, Attorney General
McCollum's policy is more circumspect," said Hoch. "Since the Office of
the Attorney General is, in effect, the state's law firm, I can understand his
reluctance to formally recognize domestic partnerships," said Hoch. "Still,
the effect of both pro-family policies is the same," said Hoch. Employees
working for two of our state's constitutional officers now may use sick leave to
care for their domestic partners in times of emergency, Currently, the
University of Florida, Florida International University, Broward Community
College, Florida Keys Community College, Hillsborough Community College and
Miami-Dade College are the only state employers offering the full range of
domestic partner benefits. Those benefits include health insurance, as well as
sick leave and bereavement leave. The Palm Beach County Human Rights Council has
not yet heard from Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles
Bronson, who also was asked to revise his office's policy. Early next year,
the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council intends to ask Governor Crist
to direct Department of Management Services Secretary Linda South to
investigate the possibility of offering domestic partner benefits to all state
employees.
Sidelines Sports Bar
Announces Pitcher Deal And Margaret Gorensek Family Foundation Support
Never let it be said that
the owners of Sidelines Sports Bardisregard their
customer’s suggestions and desires. It is because of their loyalty that this
popular gay sports bar has flourished in less than two years of business. Based
on overwhelming consensus, Sidelines is pleased to introduce a new drink special
for the New Year of 2008. Beginning on Tuesday, January 8,
Sidelines will offer their “Tuesday’s Pitchers of Beer Special”. From
9:00 PM to closing, pitchers of domestic draft beer will be sold for only $10
and pitchers of imported draft beer will be $12. Tuesday’s drink special comes
as an exclusive and innovative first for Sidelines since no other gay club in
Fort Lauderdale offers special pricing on pitchers of beer. “We continue to
grow and get better based on our loyal patrons’ helpful advice”, stated
Marty Kildea, co-owner of Sidelines Sports Bar.
As the holiday season
draws to a close, congratulations must be given to the staff of Sidelines
Sports Bar for the generosity provided to the Margaret Gorensek Family
Foundation, a charitable foundation dedicated
to helping children and families with HIV/AIDS. During the last two
weeks, the managers, bartenders and bar backs of Sidelines purchased toys,
games, dolls, and even six bicycles for the disadvantaged families in hopes
of making what would normally be a gloomy time of the year, a Christmas
filled with joy and laughter. The gifts were presented to the foundation’s
representatives last week and upon seeing the multitude of presents that
were donated, tears could be seen rolling down their cheeks. “We are
filled with both pride and appreciation at seeing such a small group of
individuals make a huge difference in so many children’s lives”,
commented Laurie Whittaker, co-owner of Sidelines Sports Bar. “Thanks
to our team’s goodhearted efforts, these kids and their families will enjoy
the holiday season so much more!”, continued Laurie. Sidelines Sports
Bar, with its 16 flat-screen TVs, 3 pool tables, 3 dartboards, and other
video games, continues to provide a fun, friendly and comfortable
environment for gay men and women who enjoy all kinds of sports. Sidelines
Sports Bar is located at 2031-A Wilton Drive, and for more information use
this link Sidelines Sports Bar.
Jurni Home
Home Décor Boutique Opens First U. S. Retail Location in The U.S.
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Jurni Home,
an Eclectic Home Décor Boutique with Australian Heritage has opened its
first retail location in the U.S. in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Jurni Home is
a division of Marta Mikey, which originated in Melbourne, Australia
in 1990 as a wholesaler of gifts and decorative accessories. Named after
its Argentine founder, the Marta Mikey wholesale line was introduced to the
U.S. Market in March of 2006. Jurni Home offers a unique mix of products
from around the Pacific Rim including vases, stonecast sculptures, candles
and candleholders, wall décor, unique lamps, indoor and outdoor furniture
and garden accessories. The boutique prides itself on creative
merchandising, distinctive designs and superior customer service. The team
at Jurni Home also welcomes local designers and has a small showroom
featuring select Marta Mikey wholesale items. Jurni Home’s hours are Monday
through Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday 11 am – 5 pm. The boutique is
located at: 2536 N. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL.
This monthly event is a
lot of fun, and your chance to mingle, meet, and pick up those items that you
never knew you needed. Furniture, jewelry, artwork, plants, and even pet
adoptions are available at this very popular event. Bring your friends and make
it a group effort or if you are alone and want to do something different, this
could be a great way to kick off your first weekend in the New Year. If you
would like more information about how to become a vendor, please contact
Nicole at 954-463-9005 or
Nicole@glccsf.org
BINGO for LIFE! (Saturday,
January 12, 7-10 p.m., GLCC, 1717 N. Andrews Avenue)
Have you heard about BINGO
night? People are talking, because it is fun, and very popular! BINGO happens
on the second Saturday of each month and is not your Grandma’s blue-haired
Bingo, but you can bring her-- or wear your own blue hair if you wish! It’s
about fun, so be prepared-- adult humor happens!
Stars of the Rainbow
Crystal Ball Gala & Celebration (Saturday, February 17, 5-10 p.m., Marriot
Harbor Beach Resort, 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale)
Did someone say Stars
of the Rainbow? Who are these stars? Did we miss a new TV
production? It’s not that kind of star. This is the GLCC’s
annual event to recognize and celebrate the stars in our community. These stars
are volunteers, activists, and agencies in our community who represent spirit,
drive and dedication in supporting our GLBT community. There are nine categories
ranging from “Individuals” (Honorees are Michael Greenspan, Judy Shepherd, Tony
Timiraos and Larry Wald), to “Volunteer” (Honoree is Marc Hansen), and Media
(Honorees are Howard Finkelstein and Dale Madison). For information about
additional honorees, please go to
www.starsoftherainbow.com
or
www.glccsf.org.
Tickets can be purchased in advance and sponsorship opportunities are available
by calling 954-463-9005 or by emailing Robert Boo, Director of
Development at
rboo@glccsf.org
Bill Valentine, Community Giant, Passes Away
William "Bill" Valentine,
former North Miami City Councilman and long-time bedrock of the Greater North
Miami Chamber of Commerce, passed away peacefully at his home on December 31, 2007.
His family, including wife Penny, was at his side. Words cannot describe the
impact that Bill has had on North Miami over the last 50 years. We will all
miss him terribly, but are glad he is now at peace after his battle with
cancer. In honor of his accomplishments in our community, flags at City Hall,
the Police Department, and all other city facilities have been lowered to
half-staff. Visitation will be on
Thursday, January 3, 2008,
from 2:00 pm -4:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Lithgow Funeral Home, 15011 West
Dixie Highway.
Services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, January 4, 2008, at Holy Family
Catholic Church, 14500 NE 11th Avenue.
Note From Jodi Ihme at Shadowood II
“Shadowood II, Inc.,
Residents, Staff and Board of Directors would like to thank our community
businesses, organizations and individuals for all their dedication and support
through out this past year. Your generous contributions of bicycles,
toiletries, sheets, pillows, canned food and essential items that you and I take
for granted far exceeds what we could ever have hoped for. Thank you everyone,
for caring about those we care about. We extend our heartfelt appreciation and
a wish of peace to you and yours in the coming year.”
Free Fiction Writing Workshop Series
For Gay And Lesbian Writers
Is starting
to write short stories or a novel one of your New Year's resolutions? Do you
want to learn how to get started? Or do you have some drafts in a desk drawer
that need to see the light of day? Lavender Writes is sponsoring a series
of online fiction writing workshops to help beginner and intermediate fiction
writers expand their skills, refine their craft and develop their
critical-analytical skills. Students will learn the elements of fiction
writing, use those elements and techniques in their own work and effectively use
the drafting and revision process. Meets online every week, but students can
participate any time. Objectives include learning about and understanding the
elements of fiction—characterization, setting, point of view--and how to use
these elements in their own work. Students also learn how to objectively
critique and analyze a piece of fiction with an eye toward revision. Students
without computer access can use computers for free at any Broward County Public
Library. Taught by Karen Dale Woman, this event is Free, but
pre-registration required at
LWrites@mindspring.com
New Years Eve In Pictures
New
Years Eve was packed everywhere the
Mark's List team went and I have decided to let
the pictures speak the words…
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.
After 15
years in Miami, Uni.K.Wax
Center
has finally arrived in Fort
Sexydale! Located on Federal Highway, just north of Sunrise Boulevard in the
Plaza Del Mar, Uni.K.Wax Center of Fort Lauderdale provides the ultimate hair
removal experience. Their herbal wax, manufactured by them is available only at
their centers, is organic and applied at just two degrees warmer than your
natural body temperature, making the experience virtually painless and the
results utterly addictive! Come experience the smooth results their wax provides
and start your new year off the sexy way...smooth and hair-free! Packages are
available for men and women. Check us out at www.unikwax.com
or email them at
egarcia@unikwax.com.
"If one advances
confidently in the direction of his dreams, and
endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he
will meet with a success unexpected in common
hours." -
Thoreau
