SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23

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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. 

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24

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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. 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26

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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 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27

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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. 

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28

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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.

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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. 

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29

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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. 

SATURDAY, MARCH 1

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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 from 6:00 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.  South Beach'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. 

SUNDAY, MARCH 2

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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. 

MONDAY, MARCH 3

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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.

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

Hump Wednesdays at Jet Set presents “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 from February 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 23rd Scandals 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.”

New Moon

On Saturday March 1st Carol 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 Steel  presents 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 22nd Tampa 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.  

Waterside Landing

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 23rd G. 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 10pm HRC 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!! 

Revolution Nightclub Orlando

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.