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Mark's List Sponsor
Hollywood Nights: An event for LGBTQ youth and their allies from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Legion Memorial
Park. LGBTQ
youth and their straight allies, ages 13 to 20, receive the red carpet
treatment at this Hollywood-themed event featuring dancing, food, games and
a community resource fair.
Take Care of Each Other - Safer Sex at Winter Party Festival from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
at 1775 Jefferson Avenue,
Miami Beach.
An invitation-only cocktail reception sponsored by the Task Force and their
safer-sex partner, South Beach AIDS Project, to kick off this year's
campaign at Winter Party Festival.
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LGBT Family Picnic
from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM at TopeeKeegee Yugnee
Pavillion #8 3300 North Park Road (Just off I-95 at Sheridan Street)
Hollywood.
Winter Party Festival and South Florida Family Pride co-host this afternoon
in the park for parents and kids, new friends and old, complete with food
and festivities.
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Halo Lounge
Presents the Winter Party Festival Happy Hour from 5:00 PM -
7:00 PM at
1625 Michigan
Avenue, Miami Beach.
New South Beach favorite Halo Lounge debuts the signature Winter Party Festival
specialty drink. Come sample this exclusive Winter Party drink that will be
served 2-for-1 everyday throughout the festival until midnight. Patrons wearing the 2008 Winter Party/MTV Latin America
wristband will receive the 2-for-1 offer until 3 AM each night
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Showtime Networks Presents
Departure Lounge from 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM at the
Doubletree Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Ave.
Showtime Networks
presents the official Winter Party Festival welcome party, a poolside reception
with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, music and raffle prizes. This event is an
opportunity to mix and mingle with members of some of Miami-Dade's leading LGBT
organizations.
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Preview of Gay American
Heroes: A National Memorial to Celebrate Their Lives from 6:00 PM -
8:00 PM at the Miami Beach Botanical
Gardens. Visit the model of the national traveling memorial that is being
constructed to honor LGBT persons who have been murdered because of their sexual
orientation or gender identity.
"Days
Without Sunshine: Anita Bryant's Anti-Gay Crusade" from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
at the Miami
Beach Botanical Gardens. The
Stonewall Library & Archives is bringing the very successful exhibit "Days
Without Sunshine: Anita Bryant's Anti-Gay Crusade" to Winter Party Festival.
View this exhibit while attending the Gay American Heroes Unveiling Reception.
Winter Prayer, Winter Praise: The 2nd Annual Interfaith Service of Winter Party
Festival from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Temple Israel, 137 NE 19th
Street, Miami.
Join LGBT-friendly congregations and spiritual groups from around South Florida as we gather together in downtown Miami's beautiful and
historic Temple Israel for a powerful interfaith service and joyous musical
celebration.
Women's Art Exhibit from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM at Vine Wine Shop, 7657 Biscayne Boulevard.
Vine Wine Shop hosts "Water: A Study on the Complexity of Women and Water", an
exhibit exploring how three visual artists liken women to water.
Score
Sephora Shopping
Spree from 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM at Sephora, 721 Collins Avenue.
This special late night shopping event at South Beach's popular fragrance
and cosmetics store includes complimentary wine, great bargains, raffle
prizes and cosmetic and skin care specialists.
Blast Off! From 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM at Score,
727 Lincoln Road. The first of Winter Party
Festival's magical dance parties features the music of the fabulous DJ Phil
B. and Miami favorite DJ Pride at this Lincoln Road hot spot. Decor provided
by Visual XS Designs.
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"Days Without
Sunshine: Anita Bryant's Anti-Gay Crusade" from 9:00
AM - 5:00 PM at Miami Beach Botanical
Gardens 2000 Convention Center Drive. The Stonewall Library &
Archives is bringing the very successful exhibit "Days Without Sunshine:
Anita Bryant's Anti-Gay Crusade" to Winter Party Festival.
Halo
Halo Lounge
Presents Winter Party Runway Happy Hour from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
at 1625
Michigan Avenue. New South Beach favorite
Halo Lounge offers a special 2-for-1 Winter Party cocktail to get guests in
the mood for Winter Party Runway, with music by DJ Oren Nizri.
aussieBum Presents Winter Party Runway from 7:00
PM - 8:00 PM at Lincoln Road at Euclid
Circle. DJ
Sayho provides the music as some of Miami's hottest models walk the runway in our outdoor fashion
extravaganza showcasing the latest from presenting sponsor aussieBum and
local favorite Red Carter Swimwear. Daniel Schuman of VH1's hit show America's Most Smartest Model
hosts.
Winter Party Festival Cocktail Party from 7:30
PM - 11:00 PM at Van Dyke Cafe, 846
Lincoln Rd.
The incomparable Edison Farrow presents this evening's cocktail party
featuring a performance by local jazz legend Nicole Henry at Lincoln Road's
popular Van Dyke Cafe.
Women's Cocktail Hour from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM at Townhouse, 150 20th Street. The women of Winter
Party are invited to mix and mingle at this South Beach cocktail reception.
Special Preview Reception for Gay American Heroes: A National Memorial to
Celebrate Their Lives from 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM (program starts at 8:45
PM) at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens 2000 Convention
Center Drive. Meet the family members of Ryan Keith Skipper and Sean
Kennedy, both brutally murdered in 2007. Celebrate their lives, learn about
hate crimes against LGBT persons and about the project to construct a
national traveling memorial to honor LGBT persons who have been murdered
because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, and visit the model
of the memorial. Suggested donation at door: $25.
The Uniform Party from 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM at Space, 34 NE 11th Street. Show off your uniform
of choice while dancing to the music of world-renowned DJs Brett Henrichsen
and Manny Lehman on the main dance floor. You can also catch rising
superstar DJs Greg Drescher (Chicago) and Harmonix (Seattle) on the second
level dance floor. This party is presented by Manhunt.net. Decor provided by
Visual XS Designs.
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Under One Sun Pool Party
from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Doubletree Surfcomber Hotel,
1717 Collins Ave.DJ Alyson Calagna spins at one of our most popular events,
the Under One Sun Pool Party at our host hotel, co-sponsored by David Barton Gym
and Undergear.com with décor provided by RKM. Surfcomber guests receive two free
tickets per room.
Under One Sun Pool Party
Preview of Gay
American Heroes: A National Memorial to Celebrate Their Lives from6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at
Miami Beach Botanical Gardens 2000 Convention Center Drive.
Visit the model of the national traveling memorial that is being
constructed to honor LGBT persons who have been murdered because of their
sexual orientation or gender identity.
Beautiful Dreamer: Dinner Party for the Transgender Community from 7:00 PM -
12:00 AM at Cafe Pisa, Wachovia Twr, 1 E Broward Blvd, Ft.
Lauderdale. Presented by and for the transgender members of our
community and their friends. This event features a cocktail reception,
dinner, a presentation by noted sexologist and author Dr. Marilyn Volker,
and entertainment by Mark Angelo, Sandy Collins, Topaz and Boom Boom.
World of Wonders: A Patrons' Event from 8:00
PM - 11:00 PM at The Wolfsonian, 1001
Washington Avenue. South Beach's spectacular
modern art museum, The Wolfsonian, hosts this invitation-only reception for
major supporters of Winter Party Festival and the National Gay and Lesbian
Task Force.
Pandora and Ultra Events Present Industry
Leather and Fetish
Fantasy from 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM at Steel, 1951 NW 9th Ave (Powerline
Rd), Fort Lauderdale. Leather and fetish gear
are the preferred dress as the popular Ft. Lauderdale nightclub Steel
welcomes DJ Randy Bettis for an evening of hot, sweaty and sexy fun.
Pandora and Ultra Events Present Industry from 10:00
PM - 4:00 AM at China Grill, 404
Washington Avenue. SouthBeach's
famed China Grill hosts our popular dance event for women, featuring DJ Alex
H.
Under the Stars from 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM at Karu & Y Club, 71 NW 14th Street. South Florida
promoter Hilton Wolman brings the superstar DJ team Rosabel (Ralphi Rosario
and Abel) to this new club, complete with outdoor lounge. Decor provided by
Visual XS Designs.
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Women's Jazz Brunch
from
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM at the Van Dyke Cafe, 846 Lincoln Rd,
Music, mimosas and more are on the menu for our 2nd Annual
Women's Jazz Brunch.
Winter Party Beach Party
The 15th
Annual Winter Party Beach Party from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
at The
sands of South Beach at Lummus Park (near 12th Street and Ocean Drive).
DJ Joe Gauthreaux provides the music for the climax of the Festival, the
outdoor dance event that started it all. Don't miss your chance to dance at
one of the most beautiful venues of any circuit party - the sands of South
Beach
Ascension Presents Winter Party Tea Dance from 6:00
PM - 11:00 PM at The National Hotel, 1677
Collins Avenue. Fire Island's fabulous
summer event, Ascension, presents this poolside event at the opulent
National Hotel, featuring DJ David Knapp as he returns to spin at this
classic post-Beach event. Outdoor BBQ will also be available.
Orbit from 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM at Cameo, 1445
Washington Avenue. South Beach's most
fabulous nightclub, formerly Crobar, fills up fast with the bold and
beautiful. DJ Tony Moran provides the musical backdrop for this
always-packed Sunday night soiree. A large outdoor chill out area will be
available for your enjoyment. Decor provided by Visual XS Designs.
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BPM: Red Eye 4:00 AM - ? at Parkwestnightclub,
30 NE 11th
Street. Still not
ready to say goodbye to Winter Party? Head to Miami's
new club, parkwestnightclub! DJ Peter Rauhofer spins at this party for those
die-hard dancers who just can't get enough. Decor provided by Visual XS Designs.
Upcoming Events
Out with Scott Is all New Every Wednesday
The Miami-Dade
Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) will hold its February Monthly
Business Networker aboard the fabulous new addition to Miami’s
waterways, the Aqua Luxury Yacht. The event will be Wednesday,
February 20, from 7 p.m.
to 9 p.m. The yacht will remain docked next to the InterContinental
Miami, at 100 Chopin Plaza in downtown Miami. The event
will serve as a fundraiser for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force’s
Winter Party Festival, which kicks off February 23 and runs through March
3. Enjoy the music of DJ Pride, wonderful hors d'oeuvres provided by Aqua
Luxury Yacht and fabulous specialty drinks during this special evening. Dry
Sack will be served as an aperitif as guests board the yacht, and Gran Duque de
Alba brandy cocktails and Martin Miller's Gin cocktails will be available at the
bars. Barefoot Wine will be pouring Cabernets and Chardonnays in the
upstairs bar. There will be a raffle for special prizes, and a preview of all
things Winter Party Festival will be shown on the numerous flat screens aboard
the yacht. A suggested donation of $10 per person is requested. All proceeds
will benefit Winter Party Festival! For more information, contact MDGLCC at
(305) 573-4000.
Hump Wednesdays at Jet
Setpresents “Tribu”
a barbaric journey through African extasy with Zulu queen Mizz Cori,
thunderous beats by DJ Chaos, VIP Tribe by Jordan Bailey, and
the jungle entrance by Princessa Glam. They also feature open bar
till midnight,
and never a cover.
South Beach Food and Wine
Festival takes
place fromFebruary 21st - 24th. The Food Network South Beach Wine
& Food Festival is a national, star-studded, four-day destination event
showcasing the talents of the world's most renowned wine and spirits producers,
chefs and culinary personalities. Hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits of
Florida and Florida International University (FIU), the festival
benefits the Teaching Restaurant and the Southern Wine & Spirits Beverage
Management Center, both located at FIU. Now in its seventh year, the Food
Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival began as a one-day festival known as
the Florida Extravaganza held at FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus. For six years, the
Florida Extravaganza showcased wines from national and international wineries
paired with food from local restaurants and chefs working with students of FIU’s
School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. For tickets or more information,
go to
www.sobewineandfoodfest.com
On Saturday February
23rdScandals Saloon
presents the Outlawz 5th Anniversary Celebration. The theme is “I Got
Wood,” and all 4 DJ’s (Tim, Roger, Chuck and Ron) will be
spinning their favorite dance tunes starting at 9pm. They will also feature free
“I got Wood” Tshirts, a performance by the Fahrenheit dance troupe, and
an FGRA membership drive and raffle.
On Sunday February 24, Gary Santis
in association with Babylon T Dance and Noche Latina T Dance
presents one night only the “Bi-Annual Membership Drive”.
DJ Bill Hallquist
will be spinning in the main room with DJ AD
spinning Disco on the patio and DJ Roque spinning your Latin favorites in
the Envy room. They will also feature free drinks from 4-6pm,
and Amanda West in the
Latin room along with the now famous Best Butt Contest.
Admission is only $5 for members and $7 for non members.
Click
at Dek 23
present DJ George
Figares’s
birthday party on
Sunday February 23rd. The night also features a live
performance by Joey Rolon singing the new hit track “He’s
Ovah.”
On
Saturday March
1stCarol Moran
and the entire staff presents the New Moon Bar 3rd Anniversary party which
will star DJ Rae
Rae and Gemini. They will also feature live music by
Bev and Billy
as well as Terri
Catlins
full band, $3 Kettle One all night, and free Jager and Stoli shots by HOT
girls!
On Monday
March 3, from 10pm
till 2am the Boardwalk presents a benefit to send Franchesque Richards
(Miss Florida Continental Elite) to Miss Continental Elite in Chicago. There will be many of South Florida’s
best Female Impersonators on hand to perform as well as items for auction.
Miami-Dade Gay &
Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, in association with Ultra/Pandora Events present
the Monthly Women's Business Networker on Thursday, March 6th from
6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. at the
Miami Art Group Gallery, 126 NE 40th Street,
in the heart of the Design District. Beverage and hors d'oeuvres provided.
Admission is only $5.00 for members, $10.00 for non-members. For information
call 305-573-4000
On Thursday
March 6th at 9pm Steelpresents the Projectbig.net launch party with DJ Jeff Thomas,
and a Miguel’s fashion show with food provided by Bank United.
PFLAG Monthly Support Meeting takes place on Wednesday February 20 at the First United
Methodist Church, in Downtown. For more information call (407) 236-9177 or
e-mail them at
pflagorlando@yahoo.com. PFLAG Support meetings are every third Wednesday of
the month at 7:30 P.M. First United Methodist Church is located at 142 E Jackson
St. Orlando. The Wesley Building is on the northwest corner of South Street and
Rosalind Avenue.
Rascal Flatts with special guest Kellie
Pickler will be in concert on Thursday February 21 at 7:30pm
at the Amway Arena. For Rascal Flatts, who just won their fifth straight
CMA Group of the Year Award, it all begins when the lights go down. Since
they were playing for a handful of people in a club in Nashville’s
Printers Alley, it has always been that way for Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney
and Jay DeMarcus. These days, of course, they play for thousands of
screaming fans at night, drawn by state-of-the-art production and sound, and by
spectacular vocal harmonies in service to an ever-expanding catalogue of hits.
In between, it was the magic of those performances that catapulted Rascal Flatts
into the front ranks of entertainers in all genres. By any measure, Rascal
Flatts has entered elite territory. Six years into a career marked by
superlatives, they have become country music's premiere young headliners. Hits
like "These Days," "I'm Movin' On," "I Melt,"
"Bless The Broken Road," and "What Hurts the Most"
have taken them repeatedly to the top of the charts. They have sold over
thirteen-million records, with their fourth CD, Me and My Gang, charging
to double-platinum in ONE week. They have pulled in a host of awards and
accolades, and are the reigning CMA, ACM, CMT and ASCAP Vocal Group of the
Year. Their latest effort Still Feels Good was released on September 25th
and quickly reached #1 on the Billboard Top Albums chart. TICKET PRICES: $50.75
& $66. Kellie Pickler rose to fame on the 4th season of American Idol
where she made the top 6. Since then she has been a rising star in the Country
Music world.
On Friday February 22ndTampa Bays newest party “Steam Fridays” at The Honey Pot,
Ybor City
will be starring one of the circuits favorite DJ, Tony Moran. They will
also be featuring DJ CK on the 3rd floor, a special performance by
Macaviti, Free drinks from 10-11pm, and no cover before 10:30pm.
Winter Pride
Tampa Bay - This years
"Pride in the Park" will be opened by Mayor Pam Iorio. The event
will be in Al Lopez Park on Saturday,February 23
from 11am - 4pm. This
is a day of vendors & booths in the park.
On Saturday
February 23, Waterside Landing
presents a “Hat & Tat” party where they invite you to go and show them
your Hats and Tattoos. They will also feature a show at 11pm starring Cowboy
Tyler, Melissa Love, and Wolfie.
Also on
Saturday February 23rdG. Bar invites
everyone to join them after Winter Pride for the Gay Pimp, Jonny McGovern
from LOGO TV’s “The Big Gay Sketch Show: Season 2”
live and in concert singing his latest smash hits “Somethin for the Fellas,”
and “Soccer Practice.” In addition they will be featuring the DVD
release for “The DL Chronicles The Complete First Season.” This is the
provocative and sexy new series focusing on men living secret lives on the down
low. DJ Greg Anderson will be spinning in the main room and VJ Lu
in the video lounge.
On Tuesday
February 26th from 7 to 10pmHRC Connect invites you to join them for another
Human Rights Campaign Social at Revolution
Nightclub Orlando. They will be featuring free drinks for the first 50
people that are HRC members or those who join that evening. You will also hear
more about the HRC’s work to defeat Florida’s
Anti-Gay Marriage, important election year volunteer opportunities, and then
stick around for the Jamesons’s Runway challenge. On Thursday February
28th, Revolution Nightclub in association with Island/Def Jam Records
and DJMiik.com presents the CD Release party for Janet Jackson’s
New Album “Discipline” featuring the hit single “Feedback.” They
will feature free CD’s and posters all night long. Thursdays feature the Music
of DJ Miik, and free admission until 10pm
(11pm with college ID), a show at midnight, and
lots of drink specials.
On Saturday, March 1,The
Parliament
House
presents a Phantasmagorical Mardi Gras Parade. Parade floats of every
description wind through the Courtyard along with 100 costumed parade performers
including Stilt Walkers, Female Impersonators, Hunky Men, Sexy Women and
one Chinese Dragon! Spectacular outdoor stage show featuring the
Footlight Players and Special Guest baby BLUE and company. They will also
feature Fortune tellers, Vendors, and Free Beads. Footlight Players Show
in the Footlight Theater at 10pm. Dancing in the Disco with DJ Brianna
starting at 10:30PM. Go-Go Boys will be in the Video Bar starting at 11:40PM. Mardi Gras Parade in Courtyard at 12AM with a
Mardi Gras Show on Pool Stage. Admission is $10 For Mardi Gras Courtyard Party,
Parade, Shows and all-clubs access. This will be a fantastic evening of
entertainment!!
Bob Taylor
and Gary Van Fleet presents a Triple Crowning Event (Miss Florida
USofA, Miss Florida USofA Classic, and Miss Florida USofA at Large) on Sunday March 2nd at Revolution
Nightclub Orlando.
This triple crowning is official preliminaries to the US of A pageantry
System. The night will star Asia O’Hara (Miss Gay USof A), Anita
Mann (Classic), Mahogany Knight (At Large), Crystal Chambers
(Miss Florida USofA), Alecia Markstone (Classic), Denile (At
Large), Dorae Saunders (Miss gay Orlando), and your hostess
Carmella Marcella Garcia (Miss Gay USofA at Large 1989). For more
information call Bob at 321-278-7788 or Gary at 727-244-0367.
On Friday
March 7th at 9:30pm and then again on Sunday March 9th at
6:30pm Georgie’s Alibi
St Petersburg presents
Holly Faris direct from Atlantic City at 9:45pm. Ms. Faris is often
referred t as the female female impersonator, and she impersonates such stars as
Cher,
Joan Rivers, Marilyn Monroe, Liza Minelli and Tina Turner.
On Wednesday February
20 at 11pm in conjunction with Manhattan Records and Barry
Browder Georgie’sinvites you to celebrate the release of “Symphony”
the brand new album from Sarah Brightman. On Friday Feb 22
at 11pm, in conjunction Barry Browder, Genius products and
Liberation Entertainment and Here! Films they present the DVD
party for Fat Girls. On Saturday February 23 (and the again
next month on Saturday March 8th) they present Terry M.Cain singing Live
in the Manchester
room. On Sunday February 24, at 8pm they present an Oscar Party in the Manchester Room.
Also on Sunday the 24th and then again on Monday the 25th
at 9:45pm they present Bethany Owen, celebrity voices impressionist,
comedienne and singer. Bethany is known as the woman
of 1001 voices and faces.
Score Hosts 15th Annual
Shelley Novak Awards
One of the hottest awards show of the season hits Score Nightclub
on Monday, February 25, when the party starts at
10PM, and the show begins at Midnight. Forget the Grammy’s,
Oscar’s, and SAG Awards, the most local awards show on Miami
Beach is about to take place, and this year’s 15th Annual
Shelley Novak Awards is going to leave everyone speechless.
Every year, South Beach drag diva Shelley Novak brings
local celebrities, fashionistas, and club kids together to
celebrate the wonderful world of drag. This year’s Shelley Novak
Awards will be co-hosted by infamous drag superstar, Adora,
and will include over eight different award categories ranging
from Most Comedic to Best New Comer. The awards show, which
lasts about two hours, will include over-the-top performances by
South Florida’s most talented drag superstars. From comedic
parodies of pop songs to downright raunchy behavior to some
fierce competition, this is going to be the hottest, cattiest,
and most talked about show of the season. The 15th Annual
Shelley Novak Awards will take place for the first time at
Score, Lincoln Road’s
only boutique nightclub. For the evening, Score will transform
into a glamorous 1950s awards venue complete with plush velvet
furnishings and a theatre style stage.
St. Pete Pride
to help sponsor a GLBT Crystal Meth Support Group for Residents of Tampa Bay
In an effort to reach those struggling with a Crystal Meth
addiction, St. Pete Pride, Inc. will help sponsor a
Crystal Meth Support Group. Starting in March,
Metropolitan Charities will begin a bimonthly support group
led by a licensed therapist. This group will be held at the
Metro Center
located at 3170 3rd Avenue North in
St. Petersburg. The St. Pete Pride Board of Directors
unanimously agreed to provide funding to help support the group
sessions in its January meeting. “This program, though
unfortunate in necessity, falls within the outreach and
education efforts of St. Pete Pride. Supporting it was an easy
decision to make,” says David Schauer, St. Pete Pride
Board Co-Chair. “If you use crystal, want to stop, reduce
your use, or need help coping with the side effect,s we are here
to support you,” says Lorraine Langlois, Executive
Director of Metropolitan Charities, Inc. Lorraine continued, “We’re
fortunate to have the support of St. Pete Pride and we hope that
together we can help GLBT persons who want to make a positive
change in their lives.” Metropolitan Charities is a licensed
substance abuse provider, and has been providing treatment for
those with HIV and addictions for many years. For more
information on Metropolitan Charities and the Crystal Meth
Support Group go to
www.merocharities.org or write to
Information@metrocharities.org. The mission of St. Pete
Pride, Inc. is to provide Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and
Transgender (GLBT) persons with cultural and educational
programs and activities which enhance mental and physical
health, provide social support and foster awareness of the past
and present contributions of GLBT persons, through community
activities and services, including an annual St Pete Pride
Promenade & Street Festival. For more information on St Pete
Pride 2008, "The Largest Pride Celebration in Florida", please
visit them at
www.stpetepride.com or email
monica@stpetepride.com. Turn Your Vacation into DONATIONS by
visiting
www.StPetePrideTravel.com.
The
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence: Tampa Missionary Order, proudly present: Pink
Sunday!!
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
You've heard the
rumors... and they're true! PINK SUNDAY IS COMING! The Sisters of Perpetual
Indulgence: Tampa Missionary Order, Along with The Gaybor District, proudly
present: PINK SUNDAY!! The ''Official'' Winter Pride Tampa Bay Closing Day
Event! Saturday February 24th, join us as we party all day long at your favorite
places and raise money for needy causes in the Tampa Bay area! Some of Tampa's
most loved performers and personalities will be there with the Sisters, and this
all-day party has something for everyone! The theme for this event is "Pride,
Presence, and Passion," and each element of this theme can be found at each of
the terrific venues for the day! HERE'S THE LINE-UP: 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM:
Pride Patio BBQ City Side Lounge Great food (provided by the good folks at City
Side) & Sister Show, with special guests! Enjoy Pink brand Champagne specials,
and get a free drink with the purchase of your Pink Sunday Incentive Card*!
(Available now at all Pink Sunday Destinations and MC Film Festival!) Sugested
$5 Donation. 4 PM - 9:30 PM: Presence T-Dance Czar Nightclub The show will
dazzle you and the music will rock you! Your "Presence" is requested at the
luxurious Czar Nightclub, where you'll enjoy a special guest DJ, great drink
specials and a show by the Sisters and friends that you won't soon forget! Get
a free drink with the purchase of your Pink Sunday Incentive Card Suggested $5
Donation 10pm - ???: Passion After Party Lounge 7@14 The party moves on to one
of the Gaybor Districts newest hot spots, Lounge 7@14! Get up close and
personal with the Sisters & Guards on the dance floor, while enjoying a great
atmosphere! Will Sister Ann start a conga line? Will Sister Muffy explain it
all at The Forge, 7@14's leather destination? You'll have to come find out what
we have in store for you at this Pink Sunday Finale Party: Hey, we didn't name
it "Passion" for nothin'! Get a free beer or shot with the purchase of your Pink
Sunday Incentive Card*! Suggested $5 Donation All proceeds from pink Sunday
will go directly to needy charities including: Metropolitan Charities,
http://Metrocharities.org) Francis House, (http://Francishouse.org)
Boys and Girls Club of Tampa Bay, (http://BGCTampafl.org)
Winter Pride Tampa Bay, (http://winterpridetampabay.com)
and Wheels of Success, (http://wheels of success.org) as well as the Sisters'
general fund, which helps them help other organizations in need of assistance
throughout the year. Tampa
Bay Mission of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, (Tampa Bay Sisters Inc.) is
a Non-Profit, All-Volunteer Gay Community Service Organization. Please become
enlightened by visiting flsisters.org for more information on us, or
pinksunday.org to learn more about Pink Sunday!
Bob Lappin and The Palm Beach Pops Present
“America’s Composer – Irving Berlin and Friends”
The essence of the American
Songbook is captured in this concert series
when Bob Lappin
and The Palm Beach Pops present “America’s Composer – Irving Berlin and
Friends” featuring the enchanting voice of Maude Maggart. The
sultry-voiced Maggart, sister of singer-songwriter Fiona Apple and
darling of XM Radio Standard’s Channel, appears in a salute to one of the most
prodigious and famous songwriters in history…Irving Berlin. Mr. Berlin’s works
includes “Cheek to Cheek,” “There’s No Business Like Show Business,”
“White Christmas” and many more. Tickets for “America’s Composer – Irving
Berlin and Friends” concerts on March 3 and 4,
at 8:00 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm
Beach are available by calling 561.832.7469 and at the Carole & Barry Kaye
Performing Arts Auditorium at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton at
8:00 p.m. on March
5, 6 and 7, by calling 800.564.9539. Tickets are also available at
www.PalmBeachPops.org.
After a taxing negotiation
process and painstaking consideration, Sidelines Sports Barrejected the idea of
expanding their space to include the 1,050 square feet of the soon-to-close Dalilah Rose Salon next door.
During this month-long process, the owners of Sidelines spoke to a number of
loyal customers, vendors, and fellow gay businesses and finally opted to keep
their already-popular gay sports bar as is. “We strongly espouse to the idea
that ‘things happen for a reason’ and in the case of our expanding, we quickly
recognized that Sidelines Sports Bar should keep the same intimate and cozy
atmosphere that has made it so successful”, commented Laurie Whittaker,
co-owner of Sidelines. “Bigger is not necessarily better”, further stated
Marty Kildea, Sidelines’ other co-owner. Kildea goes on, “once a
business goes bigger, they can sometimes lose their personality and that is not
what we wanted!” Instead, the owners of Sidelines Sports Bar wish to focus
their efforts on perfecting their initial objectives and vision at the current
location, as well as seeking out other cities that would welcome their “fun &
friendly” brand of entertainment. Look for news of other Sidelines’ locations in
the coming months. 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.
Instinct
features
JP Calderon
on its March cover, One year Later
®
JP Calderone Instinct
Magazine Shoot
This time last
year, reality TV star and model J.P. Calderon publicly came out as a gay
man on the cover and in the pages of Instinct magazine's February issue. Now the
Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency cast member is back to talk about how
his life is different one year later. "I'm changed," Calderon tells
Instinct Editor In Chief, Mike Wood. "My perception has changed. I
didn't give people credit -- those closest to me and beyond. But I'm still the
same guy. At least, I like to think I am." Calderon also discusses suddenly
becoming a well-known representative of the gay community. "I'm a role model,
I guess," he notes. “But I don't want to be a perfect role model. I love
to go out and have a good time. Sometimes I do crazy or wild things. And
sometimes I do the wrong things and make bad decisions. But we all do, and I
think we have to be okay with that." Mike Wood, who did the original
interview with Calderon last year, adds, "We are so thrilled that J.P. agreed
to appear on our cover again. Last year, his story generated an outpouring of
letters and e-mails from around the world and from all walks of life. They were
so touched by his story, that we knew his fans would want to know what he's up
to today." Instinct's March issue also includes interviews with Patti
LaBelle, Ashlee Simpson and Alan Cumming.
Gay
American Heroes
Advertisement
On February 13th, physicians at
St.
John's Medical Center
in Oxnard California declared 15 year-old Lawrence King
brain-dead - just two days after he was shot by a fellow student. King, an
openly gay student, was shot during English Class in front of 24 other
students. According to classmates, King was known to wear makeup and
feminine jewelry to school and was in conflict with other boys for his open
display. "He would come to school in high-heeled boots, makeup, jewelry
and painted nails -- the whole thing," said Michael Sweeney, 13,
an eighth-grader. "That was freaking the guys out." King remains on
life support, in the hope that his organs may be donated to save the lives
of others. The police and District Attorney’s office have determined that
they will charge the suspect with a hate crime. "This is a heinous crime;
an unnecessary tragedy,” said Scott Hall, founder and president
of the Gay American Heroes Foundation (GAHF), an organization
dedicated to honoring LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender) persons
who have been murdered because of their sexual
orientation or gender identity. “And let us not forget
the dozens of other murders of LGBT people this past year -- that we know
of --such as 25-year old Ryan Keith Skipper of
Florida, and 20 year-old Sean Kennedy of South Carolina. We are calling on
local officials to do a thorough investigation, and we will keep a close
watch as the investigation proceeds. Our thoughts go out to the entire King
family, and we thank them for their courage in having Lawrence's organs
donated to help others live," adds Hall. Congressman Barney Frank, an Honorary Board
Member of the GAHF, added that ”Anti-gay prejudice continues to take the
lives of innocent people; that is why the Gay American Heroes project is so
important." Daniela Sea, of HBO’s The L Word, also a GAHF
Honorary Board Member, said, "I just heard the news about Lawrence King
being murdered, and all I can think of, over and over, is ‘not again.’
Lawrence’s school is just 20 miles
from my childhood home. It could so easily have been me.. What an amazing
spirit he possessed. To express himself so openly and bravely at such a
young age is nothing less than heroic. And the fact that he was killed for
being honest and open about who he was, is a disgrace and a huge tragedy. He
will not be forgotten. We all should honor his memory by doing all we can to
stop these hate crimes!"
From South Florida, television’s Judge David Young concluded: "Lawrence
King is yet another victim of a cruel and vicious attack simply because he
was different. As a society, we must never tolerate violence against anyone
who looks different or acts atypical of what is often considered normal. The
perpetrators of this heinous hate crime should be tried as adults and suffer
the consequences for their actions. Moreover, their parents should bear
some of the responsibility for their child's behavior, which is something
that is learned.
Granda
Entertainment To Go
Global In 2008
This Year will prove to be a pivotal year for Granda
Entertainment
as well as the Latin music industry as the company plans to not only expand to
new markets throughout the United States, but, has set it's sights on global
expansion as well. Granda Entertainment will visit opportunities to open various
world markets for music and artist promotions. Italy, Spain,
Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Chile, Peru,
and
Honduras
are just some of the vibrant countries on the list. On a national level, Granda
Entertainment has secured an expansion to new markets including Puerto Rico,
Atlanta, Dallas, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Phoenix, San Jose, Washington,
and Ohio.
As the leader in marketing and promotions to the GLBT community these new
markets will prove invaluable for the many Latin artists that reach out to and
support this viable community. National Gay Club Tours are planned for many of
these major artists in 2008. Stay Tuned For More To Come!
“Athlete
Of The Year” Award Still Within Reach!
Nominations for the
Sports Out Loud’s 2008 Athlete of the Year Award are soon to be closed.
The 2008 Athlete of the Year Award honors gay athletes who have a commitment to
personal achievement by actively participating in an individual or team sports,
supporting and encouraging others in sports, and showing a commitment to the
GLBT sporting community and the GLBT community. All entries must be submitted to
the offices of Media Out Loud, LLC, by February 29, 2008, and will be reviewed by the Initial Selection
Committee. A representative from Sidelines Sports Bar will be part of the
Initial Selection Committee. The winner will be announced in the May issue of
Sports Out Loud and will be featured in an article in the magazine. A photo
shoot and a selection of prizes will also be awarded. Former NBA star John
Amaechi, gold medal Olympic swimmer Mark Tewksbury, and sports fan
and radio personality Doria Biddle have been selected as the Final Judges
selecting the winner. Applications and Official Rules can be found by visiting
www.sportsoutloud.com/AOTY.
Featured
Events
On Friday, Feb 22nd,
Noche Latina Fridayspresents
the Official Victory Party for Victoria Grantty and Adriel
Munoz winning Miss and Mr. Noche Latina 2008. The Show will star
house divas Erika Norell, and Alyssa Kartiar, and special guests
Victoria and Adriel.
In the Main Room DJ
Juan Carlos will be spinning 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, $5 Mojitos and
Caprihanis all night long, FREE Parking for over 300 cars, Huge
Patio, and the Hottest Latin Go Go Papi’s from 11pm till close.
Noche Latina Fridays is now held at Steel Nightclub.
Joe
Posa Poses;
"The Man behind the Women", dinner show at Lips is on
Tuesday, February 26. Dinner is at 5pm followed by the show at
6:30. Joe Posa, "Go-go boy turned Drag Diva" features Joan Rivers,
Liza and Barbra in a multimedia performance that has been featured on cruise
ships and in theatres world wide! "Joe arrests the look and spirit of
these divas!" "He pulls the audience in and holds them captive."
"Most amazing transformation." "A must see show!" Dinner will
be a fixed menu including Caesar Salad, a choice of Chicken Marsala with
Mashed Potato & Vegetables or Baked Salmon with lemon dill sauce, Rice Pilaf
and Vegetables. Dessert is Cappuccino Brownie w/ mocha whipped cream. "Joe
Posa Poses" is being produced by Peter BurkeEntertainment
("Tea Cruise!") in cooperation with "Lips". The cost for this fabulous one
night of entertainment and dinner is only $36.50 in advance and $41.50 at
the door (Includes dinner, show, tax & gratuity). For "Joe Posa Poses"
reservations please call Peter at 954-649-1107.
On Tuesday February
26th, Martini Tuesdays will celebrate its 7 Year
Anniversary with an exciting event at Cameo. Martini Tuesdays is
Edison Farrow's weekly event for gay professionals that meets in a different
upscale venue every Tuesday night at 9pm. Edison Farrow started this event
as a gathering for friends, but it grew into a phenomenon for Farrow. The
night eventually turned into a ritual of SouthBeach
social life, an event where the smart and fashionable South Florida set come to see and be seen. Edison Farrow now
promotes concerts, specials and two weekly events "Martini Tuesdays" and
"The Simple Life" Thursdays at Buck15 Lounge. There are now over 5,000
people on the email list and the website www.SoBeSocialClub.com receives
over a million visits a year. The night will also feature "The Boys
Collection" Photography Exhibition by Melissa Rodwell "The Boys
Collection" is a body of work that challenges society's viewpoint on what is
perceived as "sexy." Melissa Rodwell's huge photographs (the largest
measuring 50” x
60”) celebrate the youthful male body in striking poses that emanate energy,
sexuality and vulnerability with a distinct '70s glam-rock, androgynous
edge. Photographed over a three-year period, Rodwell envisioned a body of
images that would bring back the erotic sexuality of the young male at a
time when the current Zeitgeist is oversaturated with female
body-consciousness. Weary of shooting female models, she turned her lens to
male subjects with breathtaking and thought-provoking results. In addition
Edison will feature a Underwear Fashion Show / Photo Shoot.This
exciting Underwear Fashion Show will feature South Beach's most stunning
male models strutting and posing in underwear by four different designers.
The show will be shot live at the event by Photographer Dennis Dean for an
editorial spread to run in an upcoming issue of 411 Magazine.
Last Week Wrapped Up
Bottoms and
Tops
On Saturday February
9th, Bottoms and Tops opened their outlet store in the Firm
Fitness shopping center across from Sears Town. They will now filter
all the sale items to that store which will always feature all items at 40% off,
and some upwards to 60% off. Go check out the store and tell them that you saw
it on Marks List.
On Thursday February 14Halo presented Wire’s yearly 5 hottest bachelors party for
Valentines Day. A lot of hottie’s were there to see who would be revealed as the
hottest 5…..Thanks to Baback and Jason for always being so nice!!!
After
Halo I headed to Edison Farrow’s
Simple Life Thursdays at Buck15 LoungeThursday Party which is always happening. He presented a special
Valentines Day party with Boas and Hats available for everyone, and as usual the
crowd was loads of fun. DJ Daisy Deadpetals kept the crowd dancing (some
from the couches and even the rafters…Click
here to see photo page) with her eclectic mix of
all styles of music.
On Saturday February
16th
Bill's
presented singer Ari Gold live and in concert. This event drew a nice
crowd, and VJ Gary Nolan and DJ Scott Mann kept the videos and
music happening.
Also on
Saturday Feb 16th,Julie Garity presented another one of
her monthly Heaven parties at Purgatory. The event was very
successful and DJ Kaprah
spun her eclectic mix of house, hip hop, salsa, retro and rock that kept the
crowd very happy. In addition there was a very special performance by Rebecca
of Rebeccasrubberroom.com that was very Milky…….Meow!!!
Stars of the Rainbow
Sunday Feb 17th, The GLCC presented its annual “Stars of the
Rainbow,” which is their major fundraiser event of the year and once
again it did not disappoint!! This year it was held at the Marriot Harbor
Beach on A1A between Las Olas and South East 17th Street. With Hundreds
of attendees this event was Fabulous and I am sure raised lots of needed
money for our communities Center (Exact dollar amount will be released in
the next few weeks).
Sunset T Cruise
Edison Farrow
presented a Sunset T Cruise on the luxurious Aquasino Yacht,
Sunday Feb 17th. Edison has decided to do
monthly events in addition to his weekly Martini Tuesdays and
Buck15 Thursdays. The boat had 400 people (Capacity) and was a blast.
Ask anyone on the boat about the dancers, which will be talked about for
months to come. Edison has already planned his next event, which I was sworn
to secrecy about, but I promise you is going to be phenomenal. Stay
tuned for more info in the coming weeks.
Also
Sunday Feb 17th,
Voodoo
Lounge’s Babylon T Dance
presented “I
Feel Love”
starring DJ
Abel, and
the event was a HUGE success and got packed very early. Abel did an 11 hour
marathon for over 2000
attendees. In addition to the HOT music on the main floor, DJ
Roque
Spun Latin music on the patio which was also packed, and there were
performances by Alyssa
Kartiar, Daisy Deadpetals, Erika Norell, TP Lords, Poizoon Ivy and
Vegas Dion.
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.
Winterfest "Tea Cruise"
is Sunday, March 2nd featuring Nikki Adams, Deja, Rod Stephens
and the other hot boys! D.J. Izzy will again be spinning the perfect
T mix while Chef Sherry serving up the usual surprise mix of sumptuous
Hors D'oeuvres. Free Parking and Sailing from SE 3rd avenue
bridge along the Venice of Florida in Ft Lauderdale! Tickets on line at
www.GayTeaCruise.com or call Peter 954-649-1107.
Fort
Lauderdale Film Festival
Comb your hair, curl your
lip, swivel your hips .. and get ready for a course in Elvisology! Fort
Lauderdale International Film Festival
presents the acclaimed new documentary, Altered By Elvis from March
1 – 3 at Cinema Paradiso. To kick-off the limited engagement, on
March 1 at 6:00PM, attendees can gather in the Courtyard for fried peanut butter
sandwiches and drink specials, while listening to some of Elvis’ greatest hits.
After the reception, the action shifts to the stage where two of America’s top
Elvis impersonators, including winner of the 2007 Tampa Bay Ultimate Elvis
Tribute Contest,Scott Elvis Norton, will perform live followed by
the feature film Altered by Elvis. Come dressed in the attire of your favorite
Elvis Era for a chance to win prizes. Altered by Elvis is an acclaimed 54-minute
documentary that explores the lives of eight different people who have been
impacted, mesmerized, fulfilled and permanently affected by Elvis Presley – the
King of Rock 'n Roll. You’ll meet Elvis impersonator, Stingray; Vicki,
a woman that moved from Milwaukee to Memphis to be closer to his grave; Dixie,
his first girl friend; his hairstylist, Larry; Jimmy, the man who hates Elvis
and why; and perhaps, Elvis’ biggest fan, Paul MacLeod, the
owner/operator of Graceland. Film Schedule March 1, at 7:00PM with a
party followed by the film. March 2, at 4:30PM & 5:45PM and March 3,
at 6:00pm, & 7:00pmTickets: General Admission $8.00 | Seniors and Students $7.00 | FLIFF
Members $5.00 For more information about the film:
www.alteredby.com/,
about the event:
www.FLIFF.com,
954-525-3456.
Arsht Arts
Center Events
Bernadette
Peters,
Accompanied by the Florida Classical Orchestra, for one night only, at
the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County'sKnight Concert Hall, on Saturday, March 8, at 8:00 P.M.
.
Adrienne
Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America-Miami proudly present the Miami
premiere of Forbidden Broadway, a wickedly funny
roast of Broadway musicals. Forbidden Broadway features outrageous costumes,
hilarious songs and stellar performances celebrating Broadway’s favorite shows
and brightest stars. This limited engagement of New York’s
longest-running off-Broadway production features the New York cast in a special
spring break edition. Forbidden Broadway, a recipient of the 2006 Tony® Honor
for Excellence in the Theatre, runs from March 25 - April 13
in the Carnival Studio Theater at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the
Performing Arts. Show times are Tuesday through Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m.,
Saturdays at 5 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 and 5 p.m. Tickets (reserved
seating) are $45 for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings and $50
for Friday evening, both Saturday
performances and the Sunday matinee, not including applicable service and
handling charges. Tickets are now available and can be purchased in person at
The Arsht Center Box Office, by phone at 305.949.6722, or online at
www.arshtcenter.org.
This edition of
Forbidden Broadway, specially designed for Miami audiences,
features spoofs of Monty Python’s Spamalot,
Avenue Q, The Lion King, Wicked,
Les Misérables,
and Hairspray—all
shows that have either played in South Florida or are coming this season.
Created and written by Gerard
Alessandrini,
Forbidden Broadway
has received national acclaim and countless rave reviews, including anObie Award, Outer Critics
Circle Award,
several Drama Desk Awards including Best Off-Broadway Musical in 2005 and
a 2006 Tony® Honor for Excellence in the Theatre. Forbidden Broadway is required
to take an annual hiatus every spring to enable its landlord, The Puerto Rican
Traveling Theatre, to perform its season. This hiatus allows the esteemed New
York cast to appear in Miami this year. Featured in the cast are Jared
Bradshaw, Janet Dickenson, Val Fagan, Michael West and Ron Roy on
Piano. Forbidden Broadway has performed to audiences worldwide with thousands of
performances across the United States and engagements in London, Tokyo,
Singapore and Sydney. The New York Daily News
hails Forbidden Broadway as “Sly, delicious and viciously
witty” and the Associated Press raves “The laughs
come at breakneck speed! The jokes fly by so fast, you'll wish you could hit
rewind!” H.O.T.
at the
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
offers full-time students and seniors (65 and over), and members of the military
Half-Off Tickets purchased on the day of performance. Must present current
picture I.D. on day of show at The Arsht Center Box Office Window; 1300 Biscayne
Blvd., Downtown Miami (Subject to availability of seats at time of purchase;
limit 1 ticket per purchase). The Arsht Center Box Office is open 10 a.m. - 6
p.m. Monday-Friday; beginning at noon on weekends when there is a performance
scheduled; and two hours before every performance.
World
Erotic Art Museum
The World
Erotic Art Museum
presents, Ms. Josephine Baker, an extensive art exhibit to honor Black
History Month. A great admirer of the legendary performer, museum owner Naomi
Wilzig has consistently sought and collected Baker memorabilia on display
throughout the month of February (paintings, poster, photos, statues and press
clippings). In addition, African art and works on a variety of interracial
subjects will also be displayed. The World Erotic Art Museum is located at 1205
Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, $15.00 admission (must 18 or over to be
admitted). Info: 305-532-9336 or visit: www.weam.com
Personal
Empowerment
Self-Esteem & Personal Empowermentfor Gay Men is a 10 week group, Tuesday nights, from February 26th
to April 29th from 7:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M at 1164 East Oakland Park
Blvd., Ste. 309, Ft. Lauderdale. Learn how to overcome barriers to a good sense
of self - Learn how to use your mind to create the life you want. For
information and registration call: Arlen Keith Leight, Ph.D..,
Naked Grape Wine Bar
Naked
Grape Wine Bar
is excited to partner with Christine's Restaurant on February 26,
featuring wines of Clos Du Val. Executive Chef Steve Shockey
prepares four courses to complement each wine. Your dinner will include a rare
opportunity to taste a gem from the winery's private library - a magnificent
older vintage in large format! A reception takes place at 6:30pm featuring
Taltarni Brut Rosé and an exciting selection of appetizers. Four Course
Dinner specially paired with Clos Du Val Wines at 7:00 pm Cost: $80 (tax and
gratuity included) This wine dinner is limited to the first 30 reservations, so
do not delay in getting yours in as soon as possible. For reservations, please
call Christine's Restaurant at 954-566-1919, and tell them you
heard about it on Marks List.
SoBe Gay
Business Development Committee
Miami
Beach Mayor Matti H. Bower’s first initiative of 2008 is to create a
Gay Business Development Ad Hoc Committee to address a variety of issues
critical to the future and welfare of Miami Beach's gay business and residential
communities. The mission of the committee will be to bring recommendations to
the Mayor and City Commission on how to enhance the gay identity of Miami Beach,
and how to make it more attractive and supportive of gay businesses, residents
and tourists. While the City's reputation for tolerance and progressive
attitudes and its sizeable gay business/residential community have ensured that
Miami Beach remains a top-ranked destination for gay travelers, the Ad
Hoc committee should seek to identify what opportunities are being missed by
evaluating successful strategies of other cities and by seeking local community
input. “Gay Pride Week is one of the opportunities being missed and should be
specifically evaluated by this committee," said Bower, who has tapped local
businessman Babak Movahedi to chair the committee. A former elected
official from Washington, D.C., Movahedi serves on the National Advisory
Board and Gay and Lesbian Leadership Council of the Democratic National
Committee. “We are fortunate to have someone with Babak’s leadership
qualities to chair this committee,” said Bower, who will name the other
members later this month.
GLCC
Events and Programs
South
Middle River Civic Association, SMRCA takes
place onTuesday, February 26,
@ 6:45 p.m, GLCC Main Hall. This large neighborhood association includes the
GLCC and meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month and affects a lot of our LGBT
community who live in the area South of Wilton Manors, North of Sunrise Blvd,
East of Powerline, and West of Wilton Drive. If you live in this huge area and
would like to be more involved and meet your neighbors, this is an excellent
first step! The next meeting will feature Suzanne Boisvenue,
Commissioner from City of Oakland Park speaking on “preserving and protecting
our community”, with an emphasis on crime prevention. Then, Sergeant Robbie
Blish will present on “Citizen’s on Patrol” opportunities for those of you
would be interested in patrolling the streets and helping to find and report
crimes! For more information contact, Rick Gibson, President of SMRCA at
954.592.4120
Toastmasters
takes place on Monday, February 25, at 7:15 – 9:15p.m., in Room 3.
When you speak in public, do you experience ... Sweaty palms? Shaky hands?
Racing thoughts? Pounding heart? Forgetting what you had to say? Butterflies
in the stomach? Fear that others will notice your fear? If you have
experienced one or more of the symptoms above, speaking in public must be a very
painful experience for you, and can be overcome in a fun and healthy way.
Toastmasters is dedicated to empowering people through group support and
training to be the most effective public and private communicators possible.
Man2Man
Talk
takes place on Monday February 25, at 7:00-8:30 P.M., in room 1.
The requirements are
easy…if you’re a gay man, any age, or background. Man2Man Talk is not a
self-help program, or twelve-step program, and there are no set issues or
topics…just a bunch of guys getting together each week with an opportunity to
talk and be social. If you would like some healthy interaction, this could be
perfect for you. Don’t make a reservation…just show up! For more information,
please email John at
JwilsonJr@email.com.
Narcotics
Anonymous Rainbow Group takes
place onWednesday,
February 27,
at 7:30-8:30p.m in room 1. Do you know or feel you may have a problem with
drugs? Join this support group before those voices and demons start to invite
you back into the vicious cycle…if you need help, this is not an easy thing to
do alone. Drug and alcohol problems can harm not only us but all of those whom
we love and care about. Do something today!
"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
Nominations for the
Sports Out Loud’s 2008 Athlete of the Year Award are soon to be closed.
The 2008 Athlete of the Year Award honors gay athletes who have a commitment to
personal achievement by actively participating in an individual or team sports,
supporting and encouraging others in sports, and showing a commitment to the
GLBT sporting community and the GLBT community. All entries must be submitted to
the offices of Media Out Loud, LLC, by 
