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Fort Lauderdale
Undergoes Major Nightlife Changes |
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The
next ten days will bring about major changes on South
Florida’s nightclub scene. What has for the last few
years been a relatively unchanging nightclub scene is
about to be turned upside down. On February 14th
Country-Western bar Scandals closes and on the 15th
reopens at what will then be the former Elements
nightclub. On Sunday February 11th the
Jackhammer location on Andrews holds its final
T-Dance and then a week later reopens at the newly
combined Steel/Jackhammer.
So
what happens to all of the very successful ongoing
events that have taken place at these two clubs for the
past three years? Well, they all have new homes.
Noche Latina Fridays, after three years at Elements,
will also move to Steel/Jackhammer. Ultra Saturdays
will move to China White and will now be called,
Snatch. The former Trannie Shack, a
Tuesday night event, will change name to Trannie
Palace and move to Steel/Jackhammer.
At
first glance it looks like Steel comes out as the major
winner with all of this change. In reality, the entire
Fort Lauderdale nightclub scene gets a boost. China
White now becomes an all LGBT club with three major
weekly events, Hump, Fagtabulous Fridays and the new
Snatch. WilMa gets a large centrally located Country bar
that fills a long absent void and Steel goes from one
major night to four.
What
is the reaction to all of this change from promoters
that are moving to new clubs? “It keeps things fresh”
says Misty Eyez, promoter of Trannie Palace. That
comment is echoed by other promoters as well, including
Scott Holland (writer of this column) who adds, “Noche
Latina Fridays has moved several times and with each
move become bigger and stronger. Steel/Jackhammer is
sure to be our best venue yet.”
In
less than ten days the
Fort Lauderdale
nightclub scene will have a fresh new look and not a
moment too soon, Spring Break is just around the corner.
Look for a wild season with improved lineups in major
venues! |
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Humpy's Pizza
is now open in WilMa |
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How 'bout a slice? You can build your own pizzas from
scratch or order from a selection that includes "Margherita"
topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil, "Wild
Mushroom" with caramelized onions and truffle oil,
"Meatball" or "White" topped with mozzarella, ricotta,
parmesan and herbs. If the pizzas aren't enough, there's
a selection of salads and panini. For starters try the
Bruscetta, "Humpy Sliders" (meatballs and mozzarella in
a mini pizza roll) or "Fire Bread" served with tomato
and pesto dipping sauce. Eat in or take out seven days a
week. Late night hours Thursday to Saturday. It's
Hump-A-Licious! 954-566-2722. For more
information use this link,
Humpy's Pizza. |
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Valentines Day Gift Ideas
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Antonio
at To
the Moon Marketplace (2205
Wilton Drive) recently received lots of NEW incredible merchandise in the
last few weeks. From the amazing selection of Valentines items, to everyday
novelty items, as well as some great new Gourmet Foods. Literally hundreds
of new product has arrived. Too many to list, but here are a few: Valentine
Pop
 Up
Cards, Risqué Valentine Cards, Everyday Valentine cards, Heart Double Duck
Set, Heart candles, Handmade Joseph Schmidt 1lb. chocolate heart bowl filled
with heart shaped truffles, Chocolate handcuffs (prisoner of love),
Chocolate body sauce w/paintbrush, Conversation Heart Candy (risqué, XXX
rated and traditional) also available in chocolate, tart and Spanish. Heart
pattern toilet paper, Chocolate boyfriends & girlfriends, Bad girlfriend,
boyfriend voodoo dolls, New husband voodoo doll, Chocolate Voodoo dolls, One
dozen chocolate long stem roses in a white gift box with tissue, and many
more. To the Moon is open Sun – Thurs 11-11 Fri-Sat
11-1:00 AM (night). For more information
click here.
Also on
February 15th, Antonio will celebrating his 2 year
anniversary on the drive.
 Argenti
Jewelers
has designed a line of jewelry entitled the TRITON Collection which
combines rugged elegance with metals that are virtually indestructible.
Forged with the care and expertise of a master mechanic, this high –
performance collection provides a comfort level geared to an active man's
lifestyle…TRITON. Put it on…and go. All Triton Jewelry comes in this unique
Triton Trunk that is just as ruggedly distinctive as the jewelry
itself. It can be used for storage or as a desk accessory. Either way, it is
a perfect reflection of the lifestyle of today's man. Free cleaning system
with every Triton jewelry purchase just mention you saw it on Mark's
List! |
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Caldwell Theatre
Company |
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Caldwell Theatre Company has just snagged the rights to the Florida Premiere of
Sarah Ruhl’s critically acclaimed The Clean
House, which just ended its extended run at
New York’s Lincoln Center Theater. A crackerjack,
funny, smart and charming look at a contemporary family
facing romantic betrayal, illness and a Portuguese maid
who not only hates to clean but has made it her mission
to create the perfect punch line, this play, written by
a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, will keep
you laughing as you fall in love with Ms. Ruhl’s
affaire de coeur. The Clean House will
replace Cowgirls, which is postponed due to
illness in the families of several of its key cast
members. One of the best new plays in recent history,
The Clean House won the distinguished 2004
Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. It is smart. It is
alluring. It is fall down funny. And it is
provocative. Get your tickets now for the production
that will be known in history as one with the most
compelling characters most cleverly brought to life.
The Clean House at
Caldwell.
It’s a winning combination.
PERFORMANCE
INFORMATION Evenings: April 8, 2007 – May
20, Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8PM, with select
Sunday performances at 7PM. Matinees:
Wednesdays, Sundays and select Saturdays at 2PM.Student
Rush tickets: $10, available one-half hour prior to
curtain with a valid, fulltime student ID and class
schedule. Box Office: 877-245-7432 or
561-241-7432. Group rates
available. TICKETS: $36 & $42. Previews:
$32 & $36; Opening Night Gala: $45 on
4/13/07 |
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Granda Re-inforces
Promotion, Management and Record Label
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In a move made this January- Joe Granda,
President of Granda Entertainment, LLC and
Angel Eyes Music Group, LLC, associates itself with
one of the pioneers of alternative music promotions and
marketing, with experience of over ten years of
expertise with the Latin alternative niche market,
Fernando M. Fazzari of FMF Promotions, who
has promoted CDs by: Shakira, Manu Chao, Los
Fabulosos Cadillac, Arteciopelados, Circo and many
more, and has also done tour management and production
for Juan Gabriel, RBD and others. This new
association will bring Granda Entertainment into the new
era of digital media promotion, marketing and publicity,
supported by national tours, artist development, record
label deals and re-inforces Granda's street and club
promotion with marketing and promotion alternatives,
such as college radio, non-commercial radio, Internet
radio, digital radio, HD radio and satellite radio. To
complete the ultimate promotion, marketing, publicity
plans for all forms of musical styles and open
opportunities for its clients, new and established
artists and record labels. |
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PFLAG's (Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays) National Office offers $1,000 and $2,500 scholarships |
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In
order to be eligible for these funds, applicants must
be graduating high school seniors entering higher
education for the first time in fall 2007 (students who
graduated in 2006 and took a year off before going to
college are also eligible to apply); self identify as
either a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender person, or
as a supporter of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender
people; demonstrate an interest in service to the LGBT
community; and have applied to an accredited higher
education institution in pursuit of either an
associate's degree leading to transfer credits towards a
bachelor's degree, or a bachelor's degree program at a
four-year college. This year, new awards are available
for students with one or more GLBT parents/guardians.
Applications must be postmarked by 2/14/07 For more
information visit
www.pflag. org You may download instructions and
application forms from the website or you can email them
as an attachment to Danielle Flink at
dflink@pflag.org. NOTE: Some local PFLAG chapters
also offer scholarships and may have different
qualifications. See:
http://www.pflag.org |
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The
Aqua
Foundation
will offer scholarship awards of $1,000.00 and $3,000.00 |
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Purpose of Award- To encourage continuing education
for self-identified Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender
students and to recognize future LBT leaders in South
Florida.
Eligibility - You must be a resident of Broward,
or Miami Dade County, have a history of leadership in
the LBT community and plan to be a LBT leader in the
future. You must submit an application with required
supporting materials. Terms - Upon execution of
the award contract, the cash awards are paid jointly to
the student and the institution and are intended
primarily for tuition and fees. The award must be used
within 2 (two) years of receipt. Application Deadline
- Application and supporting material must be
postmarked by March 1 of the award year. All
information will be strictly confidential. Obtain
application from your school counselor, the financial
aid office, the AFW website (www.AquaFoundation.org) or
write to: AFW, Family of Scholarships Selection
Committee 1521 Alton Road, #117 Miami Beach, FL 33139
Send application materials to the above address. Or
Apply Online! For further information,
call the office of AFW at (305) 576-AQUA. Recipients
will be notified of results by May 31st of the award
year.
Criteria For Judging Applicants: 1) Affirmation of LBT
identity or demonstrated leadership in LBT community
2) Demonstration of financial need 3) Participation and
leadership in LBT community activities 4) Determination
and potential to achieve personal and academic goals
5) Demonstration of academic fortitude. All interested
parties please contact Maria Cora at (305)
576-AQUA or you can email her at
coramusica@aol.com. |
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Featured Events |
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 On Friday February 9th, Noche Latina
Fridays presents their Farewell Party at Elements starring House
Divas Alyssa Kartiar (Miss Noche Latina 2007), Champagne Bordeaux
(Miss Florida 2006), DJ George Valdez spinning the best mix of Salsa,
Reggaeton, Merengue, Bachata and Cumbia on the main floor, DJ Angel Infinity
Spinning Hip-Hop and Top 40 on the patio, Hot Latin Go-Go Papi’s and special
guest Erika Norell. The night also features FREE DRINKS
(well and domestic) from
9-11pm and lots
of closing night surprises. Come celebrate the last 3 years of fabulous parties.
For more information about either of these parties visit our website at
www.nochelatinafridays.com
 On
Tuesday February 13, Mark Lists own Misty Eyez moves her
popular Tuesday night Trannie Shack to Steel/Jackhammer and the name
changes to Trannie Palace. The night will still be hosted by Misty and
stars Noel Leon, Chloe Godiva, Diamond Dunhill, Diva, Rebecca Glasscock
(Winner of Drag Survivor), Mizz Cori and many more. The shows remain the
same time at 10 and 12
midnight and as
always there is no cover and free parking all night long. |
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Other Upcoming Events |
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Broward House presents RAZZLE, DAZZLE, DANCE & DISCO “Spirit of Hope
Awards” Dinner with the Docs event, which will take place on
Thursday, February 8, at the Signature Grand in
Davie. Cocktail Reception &
Chinese Auction at 6:30 pm, and the dinner and program follow at
7:30pm. Individuals being honored for their dedication to the
HIV community are Dr. David Droller, Dr. Ana Puga, Larry Gierer, Jean Starkey
and Father Dennis Rausch. The evening promises to be great fun with a dance
cabaret by Nelson Polanco of Blending Cultures, followed by dance
and disco. For tickets and more information, please call Maxine at (954)
522-4749 ext. 1221.
On Friday February 9th Evolution at
Score presents an Underwear Party (with all the Score staff in
their underwear) with DJ Eddie Baez in the main room and DJ Ruben
in the Crème Lounge.
On Friday and Saturday February 9 and 10 the Boardwalk
features Video Star Marco Paris with 2 shows nightly and then on
Valentines Day, Wednesday February 14, the Boardwalk presents Video star
Roman Heart with 2 live shows. They will also feature the Mr. Heart on
Contest hosted by Daisy Deadpetals with a $200 cash prize.
On Saturday February 10 the Coliseum presents the 7th
annual “I Feel Love Ball” starring Tracy Young.
On Wednesday February 14th Zoo Two
(2151 Wilton Drive) presents a special Valentines day sale where if you buy 2
Tank Tops or Muscle T’s and get the 3rd one free!!!!
 On Valentines Day, Wednesday Feb 14, join Cupids
Cabaret in West
Palm Beach (4430 Forest Hill Blvd) as they present the 7th Annual
MR. CUPIDS Contest, the largest Male Talent and Body Contest in S.
Florida. There will be $1,000 in Cash Prizes, sponsored by Fris Vodka,
Bud Light, & Aqueerius.com. Contestants will be judged in the following
categories: Evening Wear, Talent/Lap Dance, Physique, Swimwear, Q&A, & Audience
Approval and the winner will represent Cupids at four events in the year 2007.
Celebrity Judges to include: Scott
Holland- Out with Scott (that’s me), Alan Beck-Publisher,
Fun Maps, Kip Reynolds – 411, Misty Eyez – Torch Tuesdays,
Terry DeCarlo - Care Resource, Mark Haines - JumpOnMarksList.com, and
John Nichols - Owner Club Fort Dix. Contestant Should Register by
February 10, by calling A.J. Cross @ 754-367-6636 or by emailing him at
across@cupidscabaret.com.
The Men's Club of Congregation Etz Chaim launches its series
of classic Jewish films with "Gentlemen's Agreement" (1947) on Thursday,
February 15, at
7:30 p.m., at the
Wilton Manors home of a Men's Club member. A pizza dinner will be served before
the movie and a discussion will follow the film. Admission is $5 for members of
the Men's Club and $10 for non-members and is limited to 12 people.
"Gentlemen's Agreement," stars Gregory Peck as a writer who pretends to
be a Jew in order to uncover anti-Semitism in fashionable society. A critical
success, "Gentlemen's Agreement" won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best
Director (Elia Kazan) and Best Supporting Actress (Celeste Holm).
For reservations and directions, phone Jesse Monteagudo at (954)
424-8449.
On Saturday February 17th Circuit
Saturdays at Steel/Jackhammer presents the “Love Ball”
starring DJ Alyson Calagna with performances by JoJo Infiniti.
Then on Sunday February 18th the Jackhammer famous Sunday
T with DJ Marc Scott moves locations to Steel/Jackhammer. The
first 100 people in the door which opens at
4pm will
receive a free Jackhammer T-Shirt which will soon become a
collector’s item. They will also feature Recording Artist Simone
performing her hits. As always there is no cover and free parking.
Ultra Events
presents the grand opening of Snatch Saturdays on February 17th
at China White. The night will feature DJ Chaos spinning Dance,
Hip-Hop, Rock, and Raggaeton, Open Bar from 9-11pm, Guest host Mizz Cori,
as well as Snatch Go-Go Girls. The night is sponsored by Three Olive Vodka, She
Magazine, Kittystoybox.com, and the L Word. For more info visit
www.pandoraultra.com
The Coliseum present’s the Military Ball on
Saturday February 17th starring Grammy Nominated DJ Chris Cox.
Boom
presents
Trannie T-Dance starting Sunday February 18th starring
Diva, Misty Eyez,
Kenendy Davenport,
Champagne
Bordeaux, Rebecca Glasscock and Tianna Love Iman.
On Sat. Feb. 24th,
Siren at Score will enter the exotic world of the Orient. Join the girls as they
revel in a spectacular performance from the Chinese Lion dancers, percussionist
and girls that kick ass with their martial arts moves. The club is going to
look great and the music will always keep you on the dance floor.
DJ Meesh with the best in
Dance music and DJ Dezrock
keeping the Escandalo
party jumping with the best in Latin music in the Creme Lounge. For more info go
to
www.icandeeproductions.com
On Sunday February 25th Pride
South
Florida
presents the annual Miss and Mr. Pride South Florida Pageant being held
this year at J’s Bar at 2780 Davie Blvd. The pageant starts at
9pm and features $2000 in cash and prizes.
Categories include Presentation, which is disco and not judged, Evening
Gown/Formal Wear, Talent and Q&A. The night will be hosted by Diva and
star Vegas Dion (Current Reigning Miss Pride), Amanda West, Jose Vega,
and Barbra Brice. Admission is $10 in advance and $12 at the door.
For more information contact Michael or Kayla at 754-368-6350. |
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One Tribe, One Vibe |
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Winter Party Festival is proud to offer this new event for teens!
One Tribe, One Vibe will bring
together over 150 LGBTQ youth and their straight allies, ages 13 to 20,
for an afternoon of fun at Parrot Jungle Island (1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
(MacArthur Causeway), Miami) on March 3rd from 12 noon to 3pm.
Come together in a safe and supportive environment to make new friends, enjoy a
BBQ lunch, dance to the music of
DJ Angel Infiniti
and learn about the community resources available to LGBTQ youth.
Pridelines Youth
Services,
GLSEN South Florida,
the
Alliance for GLBTQ Youth
and other community and university-based groups will be on hand to tell you how
you can get involved.
MTV Latin America
has donated 5,000 wristbands to Winter Party. All proceeds from the sale of the
wristband will help underwrite the cost of this event.
The 2007 Winter Party FestivalSM, produced by
the
National Gay and Lesbian
Task Force, runs from Wednesday, February 28, to Monday, March
5. 100% of the net proceeds benefit the LGBT community. Check them out on
MySpace at
http://www.myspace.com/1tribe1vibe |
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Behind the Mask of the Mattachine |
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On Sunday, March 4th at
1:00PM the Stonewall Library & Archives in association
with Arts United’s Arts Explosion and the
Broward County Library presents Dr. James T.
Sears, author of Behind the Mask of the
Mattachine at the reading room of the Stonewall
Library,
1717 North Andrews Ave,
Ft. Lauderdale. Dr. Sears, a professor at Penn State
University, lectures throughout the world on issues
related to education, sexuality, and LGBT issues. The
Mattachini, of medieval Italy, were fools or court
jesters, who stood up in the midst of political
oppression and persecution and dared to speak the truth
in the interests of the common folk. In post-WWII
America, the Mattachine Foundation was formed in
Los Angeles
in 1950, becoming the Mattachine Society in 1953. At its
height, seven years later, it had 300 paid members with
chapters in a half-dozen U.S. cities and a variety of
publications, including the Mattachine Review. James T.
Sears, a leading historian of GLBT issues, richly
examines the rather messy history of the organized gay
movement. In Behind the Mask of the Mattachine, Dr.
Sears weaves in and out of the biography of Hal Call
and his personal struggle with those of other pioneers
and their political struggles to organize homosexuals.
After reading Behind the Mask of the Mattachine one can
only come away with a better understanding of what
really happened in the gay movement in its formative
years. The event is free and open to the public. For
further information please visit www.jtsears.com or
contact the library at 954-763-8565. |
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GLCC Stars of the
Rainbow a Huge Success! |
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The Gay and Lesbian Community Center in Fort
Lauderdale recently held its successful Stars of the Rainbow
Splash!! The GLCC held its annual fund raising event on
January 21, and honored local groups and
individuals who have helped improve the lives of the
LGBT community and its supporters. Over 350 guests and
dignitaries attended the GLCC’s largest event ever and
helped raise net proceeds of more than $43,000.
This year’s event raised over 20% more than last
year’s Stars event, which is a record for the GLCC!
Proceeds of the event help fund GLCC programs and
services, and provide meeting space to over 50 groups
and organizations that might otherwise find it difficult
to meet. “This year’s event was very well received
and attended,” stated Paul Hyman, Executive
Director. “We were able to recognize talented
individuals and organizations that provide vital
services to the LGBT community. The GLCC is proud to be
associated with each and every one of them”. John
Moody, Board President, added “We are very
thankful for the staff and volunteers who helped make
this a successful night for the GLCC. We have received
great feedback from the event and will capitalize on
those comments to make next year’s event even better!”
We would like to acknowledge all of the Stars of the
Rainbow sponsors who helped make this event happen!
1Vault Networks, Aequus Interactive,
Angelworks Wellness Consultants, AutoNation,
Banyan Realty Group, Bayview Cadillac, Becker &
Poliakoff, PA, Berger Singerman, P.A., Bitner Goodman,
Boardwalk Bar, Victor Zepka and Jim Kolkana,
Broward Sheriff’s Office, Buzz Magazine, Chase
Home Mortgage, Crown Wine & Spirits,
Edible Arrangements, Fastcopi,
Fastrak Enterprises, Florida Power & Light, GFC Crane
Consultants,
J. Michael Heider and Thom Carr,
Hyatt
Regency Pier 66, Independent Gay News, John Milledge,
PA, Joshua Tree,
Jumponmarkslist.com, George Kling and Adolfo Carta,
Thom Leffler, Chuck Loring, McDonald Family Foundation, Inc., Nova
Southeastern University, Pandora and Ultra Events, Cliff
Pettit, Premier Beverage, Fernando Rodrigues and Tom
Wolf, SAGE, Selzer & Weiss Attorneys at Law, The
Schubert Resort, Shutts & Bowen LLP, SunTrust Bank,
Tarpon River Title, Tarragon Corp., The Corradino Group,
The Law Office of Arthur B. Smith, The Naked Concierge,
Larry Wald and Scott Belding,
and
Emory Wooll. Special Thanks to our $10,000+ Sponsors:
Chef’s Table, Windows Media – Express/411, Brilliant
Innovations and Steven Lowensten. Silent Auction
Sponsors included: Argenti Jewelers,
Bal
Harbor Dental Center,
Baskets by Beth,
Better Bodies Gym,
Black
Orchid,
Boca
Raton Bridge Hotel,
Brilliant Innovations,
Broward Center for the Performing Arts,
Cargo,
Cartier,
Cheston House,
Coconut Grove Guesthouse,
ebrands restaurants,
Ed
Cox Photography,
Edible Arrangements,
Elkins & Elkins,
etant,
A Spa For Well Being,
Etikette,
FLOWERS,
Hard
Rock Hotel,
Hilton Garden Inn,
Jungle Queens, Inc,
Kitchenetta Trattoria,
Laffing Matterz,
Lambton Court Apartments,
Louis
Louis,
M.
Hanson & Company,
Marriott Harbor Beach,
Motorola,
New
Zealand House,
Oriental Rug Care,
Orton
Terraace Guest House,
Pride
Carpet Cleaning,
Red Pearl Yoga,
Royal
Caribbean
,
Ruby
Clippers,
Sage
French Café,
Silk
Laser & Aesthetics Centre,
St Lawrence Gallery,
Stonewater Spa,
Strategic Planning,
Suntrust Bank,
SylvesterQ Photography,
The
Cabanas Guesthouse,
The Grand Resort And Spa,
The
Latin Recording Acedemy,
The
Schubert Resort,
Tin Ly Studio,
Tribalson, Inc.,
Villa
Venice,
Your
Office,
Chuck Williams and
Zest
Fitness-n-Beyond. Photos from the evening can be viewed
on the GLCC website,
www.glccsf.org, click on the Events link or visit
the Mad Paparazzi at
www.jumponmarkslist.com Plans for Stars of the
Rainbow 2008 are already underway. Please contact
Robert Boo, Development Director, at
rboo@glccsf.org for information about 2008
Sponsorship Packages. |
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