The most economical way to enjoy the Winter
Party Festival line-up is with one of the multi-event passes, which can
save you anywhere from $45 to more than $400. The Gold Pass, which
includes entry into six spectacular dance events, is selling fast. With less
than 75 still available for sale, the Gold Pass
will certainly sell out before the Welcome
Center opens Wednesday. If you’re planning to go for the Gold, don’t wait
any longer to buy your pass: go to www.winterparty.com now! You should also consider the Platinum Pass – for only $90
more, you receive entry into nine dance events! LESS THAN 75 GOLD PASSES
LEFT!
Since Winter Party is 10 days of partying and enjoying what
life has to offer I beg you all to remember to put a condom on if you choose to
have sex. Having said that, I would like to commend Chi Chi Larue for her
strong stance on safe sex, and the making of her video. This is someone who
makes her money in the Porn Industry, but has taken the stance of NO UNSAFE
SEX in her movies!!! Kudos to Chi Chi, and I urge you all to watch this
video!!
http://www.safesexishotsex.com/
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logo to purchase passes and multi event passes
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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logo to purchase passes and multi event passes
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.
Score
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.
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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logo to purchase passes and multi event passes
"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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logo to purchase passes and multi event passes
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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logo to purchase passes and multi event passes
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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logo to purchase passes and multi event passes
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.
Envision a Gay Nightclub & Video Lounge that will pump new
life into Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Their 6,000 square foot remodeled venue features 2 levels of balcony beauty, 3
gorgeous rooms of high-end entertainment, 5 full-liquor bars, 5 Chic VIP
rooms, and a lavish sound and lighting experience that's fantastic. They
want to welcome you to their playground China WhiteFridays at Jet Set with the Grand Opening this Friday February 29th.
The successful Ka’ Unity
Fridaysat Umi Lounge night in downtown takes it to the next level with open bar
and no cover till 1
a.m. this Friday February 29. The uber chic hotspot has built a
potent reputation as the lounge for celebs and in the know scenesters. Expect
extraordinary shows and over the top theatrics from the youth driven and
ambitious ka team. ka means power, the power to express yourself. ka upcoming
events include freak circus, gay carnival and fetish and foreskin, one of the
darkest most powerful fetish events on the east coast that explores the taboo
and forbidden sides of sexual fantasy and erotica.
On Friday, February 29th,
Evolution Fridays at Score
presents “Winter
Weekend”
starring celebrity DJ/Producer Tracy Young. That night they will also
present a release party for Idina Menzel’s
new album featuring Tracy’s
Young’s remixed dance hit “Gorgeous.” On Sunday March 2nd,
they will be featuring, direct from New York City, Shequia
singing live starting at 9pm. This event has no cover and afterwards the fun
continues with Karaoke Miami.
Boompresents the Atlantis Sail Away party
on Friday February
29th
with free drinks from 10-11pm with your Atlantis Cruise ticket. The night stars
DJ Paulie,
and the doors are open till 3am. Then on Saturday March 1
they present the RSVP
Cruise Welcome Back Party with free drinks from 10-11pm
with your RSVP pass. The night will be hosted by the one and only Nikki Adams.
On Friday, Feb 29th,Noche Latina Fridayspresents their 1st annual Fetish Party,
where the first 150 people get a FREE sample of Swiss Navy Lube. They
invite you to come see sexy hot Latin Men dressed up in their fetishes. The Show
will star house divas Erika Norell, and Alyssa Kartiar, and
special guest Vegas Dion. 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.
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!
Dolche
West Palm Beachpresents video star Nathan Sommers
live and performing on their stage on Saturday March 1st
where they invite you to party like a porn star. Everyone who attends has a
chance to win movies staring Nathan.
Scandals Saloonpresents a Beefeater Gin
drink promotion on Saturday March 1
starting at 10pm. Watch for Bubba’s (bartender Todd’s) upcoming
Easter bonnet party on the patio, as well as The Stable
which will b premiering at Scandals in April.
The 7th Annual Rainbow Ball
this year entitled “Night of the Golden Dragon”
will be taking place on Saturday March 1st
starting at 7pm
at the Palm Beach
County Convention Center (650
Okeechobee Blvd). There will be a dinner and silent auction, entertainment and
dancing. All proceeds form the Rainbow ball will benefit the MCC of the Palm Beaches.
For tickets call
Michael Trueblood at 561-691-9124. For more information go to:
www.rainbowball.com
Georgie’s Alibi Wilton Manors
Wilton Manors exclusively presents the singing sensations of Denise Carter on Sunday March 2nd
at 9:45
and on Tuesday
March 4th
at 9pm
in the Manchester Room.
On Sunday March 2ndClick
at Dek 23 presents
DJ’s Jerome Farley
and Kidd Madonny.
Monday, March
3rd,Revive at The Four Rivers features the art of Richard
Vergez. Expect a chill Monday night of funky music and amazing food. Enjoy
the sounds of DJ Daniel Kristopherre as you take advantage of the $5
martini special and complimentary snacks. The tapas menu will be served as late
as midnight and 25% will be given off all food for those
"In the Biz". Doors open at 5:30pm. DJ starts
at 8pm. No entry after Midnight.
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.
This
Tuesday, March 4th, DJ Daniel Kristopherre takes over Intoxiskate at
Gold Coast Roller Rink
as guest DJ. Get your friends out for a night of great music, skating, and
fun. Doors open at 8pm with $3 beers and $4 drinks all night long.
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.
The next CLUB BLUE takes place at Rosie's Bar
and Grill. This Monthly Social Networker takes place on
Thursday, March 6,at 6:00pm.Join them for
a drink at one of the best spots in town! Club Blue is a monthly social and
networking event open to the community and designed to promote the Human Rights
Campaign and its membership in South Florida. Ticket Info: $10.00 suggested donation includes
complimentary drink and appetizers. Tickets sold at the door!Meet.
Mingle. Connect with HRC South Florida!
Lynn Bove’s
next Fuse party will be on Thursday, March 6th where
Florida Grammy showcase winner, Nicolle Chirinowill
perform. Nicolle is a super talented (she must have inherited some of that from
her Latin super star mom and dad, Willy & Lissette Chirino) and down to
earth. She does not live in Miami
so its a real treat to have her back to perform. Last time she played for them,
she got a bunch of new fans. Don't miss her performance at 10pm at Vino
1601 Washington Ave (between wash & collins) Miami Beach, 21 &
over. Don't forget, we have great tapas available at Vino.
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.
Defending The Caveman,
written and
directed by Rob Becker and starring Vince Valentine takes place at
the Rinker Playhouse in the Kravis Center fromMarch 7 – 10
(Friday and Monday at 7:30 pm Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm).
This is a hilariously insightful play about the ways men and women relate, it
has both sexes roaring with laugher and recognition. “A comic phenomenon!” –
The New York Times. Visit
kravis.org/caveman to view clips from
the show. Tickets are $40.
On Saturday March 8thGary Santis’ Flash Saturdays at
Steel
presents Boylesque starring the music of Tracy Young, and
featuring live erotic performances by Ragging Stallions Jake Dekkard and
Rod Stephens. This night is also the introduction of their new room on
Saturdays called Gayety North, which will be putting the Strip back in
strippers.
Actors' Playhouse
in Conjunction with CoralGaybles.com presents a special pre-show theater
event on Thursday March 20. Tickets are $23.00. Call 305-444-9293
ext. 613 or email
groups@actorsplayhouse.org . This event includes a private pre-show social
from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Your Tickets include admission to Footloose, the
Musical plus a complimentary drink voucher and free hors d'oeuvres. The
special price will not be available at the box office. Please redeem drink
vouchers before 7:30 P.M. when the theater opens to the general public. This
special price will not be available on other dates.
On Saturday March 29th
at midnightBill's presents International Recording Artist Kristine W
live on stage. Admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. There will also
be a meet and greet CD/DVD signing and Photos. She will be singing her new
single “The Boss” as well as her hits “Walk Away,” “I’ll Be
Your Light,” “Wonder Of It All,” “Some Lovin,” as more.
®
Kristine W, Fly Again
Music Video
The 19th Annual glaad
media awards will
be taking place on Saturday April 12th at the Seminole Hard
Rock Casino from 5pm till midnight with a performance by Deborah Cox.
For more information go to:
www.glaad.org/mediaawards.
Starting this
Wednesday February 27, Chiq Bar St
Petersburg
starts a new promotion called
Chick Rock with A Girl Named Noah
performing at 9pm and open bar from 9-10pm with $3 domestic beers and $4
well all night. This
Friday, February 29th,
they present Drag Kings
Teddy D, Spikey Dykey, Vita Devoid
andIvy.
Then on
Saturday March 1st
they present
King Aramis.
The
Tampa Improv
presents
Jeffrey Ross
fromThursday Feb 28 through Sunday
March 2. Jeffrey Ross a.k.a.
the "Roastmaster General's" many show stopping performances at celebrity
roasts honoring America's favorite stars such as William Shatner, Hugh
Hefner, Donald Trump, Pamela Anderson and Emmett Smith inspired New York
Magazine to crown him "The Meanest Man in Comedy". Jeff is from Newark, Union,
and Springfield New Jersey. Now he lives in New York and Los Angeles but still
vacations in New Jersey because he's addicted to the smell. Jeff graduated with
a degree in broadcasting and film from Boston University. He got his black belt
in karate at 10 1/2 years old. He got his black belt in bustin' balls when he
joined the New York Friars Club in 1995. Jeff's directorial debut, "Patriot
Act: A Jeffrey Ross Home Movie" screened at many top festivals including
South by Southwest, the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival, The Hampton's Film Festival,
and even won Best Picture at the Montreal Comedy Festival. Jeff's "home movie"
captures his life changing experience entertaining U.S. troops stationed around
Iraq during the early days of the U.S. Occupation. The New York Times reviewer
declared Jeff, "...if not a hero, than someone who at least did his small part".
The New York Post gave the film a perfect four out of four star review and
declared it, "...the best documentary to emerge from the Iraq war so far".
General Richard Meyers, Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff said "Patriot Act"
was... "...funny and poignant -- every American should see it". "Patriot Act: A
Jeffrey Ross Home Movie" aired on Showtime in honor of Memorial Day and is now
available on DVD. As a comic, Jeff has appeared on dozens of TV shows including
David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel, Jay Leno, Carson Daly, The View, The Today
Show, HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, MSNBC's "Countdown with Keith Olberman",
and "CNN's Glen Beck". Jeff also continues to perform stand up regularly at
charity benefits and for U.S. soldiers stationed all over the world. Jeff
recently co-wrote with Aaron Lee and co-starred with Tracy Morgan
in MTV's highly irreverent animated series "Where My Dogs At?" in which
they play stray dogs wandering around Hollywood making fun of celebrities.
Eventually the show pissed off so many people they had to cancel it. Jeff has
also written for the Oscars, the MTV Video Music Awards, and many comedy series
including "The Man Show" on Comedy Central. Jeff has done a number
of dramatic turns on such awesome shows as "Weeds", "Six Feet Under" and "C.S.I.".
In film, he has appeared in the Farrelley Brothers' "Stuck on You", and
the critical sensation, "The Aristocrats". Next, Jeff can be seen as a
judge on ABC's new reality show "The Next Best Thing" which begins airing
on May 30th. All shows are 21 & up except Friday at 10:30, which is 18 & up.
Every Thursday CitiSide Lounge
invites you to join Freddie James and Melanie Minyon at 9pm
for karaoke...every song you sing earns you a chance to win a bar-tab to be
raffled off each Thursday night...so sing out sister!
Streetcar
Charlie's
opened last week, but their Grand Opening Party is planned for
Friday, February 29. The Staff includes many old faces and they have
special events planned for every night of the week!!
On Saturday,
March 1,The Parliament House
Orlando
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!!
G. Bar
in conjunction with Island/Def Jam Records presents the CD release event
of Janet Jackson’s “Discipline” on Saturday March 1st. The
CD features the HOT single “Feedback.” The night stars DJ Greg
Anderson n the main dance room and VJ Lu in the Video Room.
Waterside Landing
presents “Mad About Plaid” on Saturday March 1st with a
show at 11pm starring Alexis Delamer, Kamden Wells, and Robin.
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.
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 Monday March
3rd starting at 6:30 pm and every Monday thereafter Georgie’s Alibi
St Petersburg
presents “Mondays A Drag Bingo” hosted by Colleen Numbers
(Abraham) and Nicolet Cheristal (Nick). After Bingo they feature a
show with an all star cast starring Felicity Lane, Desiree
Demornay,
and Crystal Chambers.
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.
Starting Wednesday March 22nd, Leigh Shannon will be bringing Orlando
a
weekly night and show like they have never seen before. Stay tuned to next weeks
column for more info!!!
News From Sidelines Sports Bar
To celebrate Leap Year,
a once-in-a-four-year occurrence, Sidelines Sports Bar
is offering their fans special Happy Hour pricing for their favorite well
cocktails and draft beers! Customers will receive three-for-one (3-4-1) on all
well drinks and drafts on Friday, February 29, from midnight to
close. Sidelines’ owners, Laurie Whittaker and Marty Kildea, chose
to offer customers something unique to commemorate the extra day of the year. “We
are constantly looking for ways to motivate our customers’ loyalty and this was
one we couldn’t pass up”, stated Kildea.
Effective immediately, Sidelines Sports Bar
is extending their “Late Night” Happy Hour special to include Saturday night.
The “Late Night” promotion offers two-for-one (2-4-1) pricing on well drinks and
draft beers from midnight to close. This special pricing was previously offered on
weekdays only, from Monday to Friday, but now Sidelines has included Saturday
night for the drink special. “Actually, our customers asked us to do this and
we thought it was a good idea, so we’re including Saturdays from now on”,
declared Laurie Whittaker, Sidelines’ co-owner.
Sidelines Sports Bar,
in conjunction with the Florida
Panthers hockey organization,
will play host to “A Night On Ice” fundraiser event benefiting the Gay
and Lesbian Community Center of South Florida (GLCCSF). The home game takes
place on Sunday, March 16, when the Florida Panthers face off
against the Atlanta Thrashers at 5:00 PM at the BankAtlantic Center in
Sunrise, Florida. The event is the latest innovative idea for the professional
hockey franchise to reach out to the GLBT community in BrowardCounty
to increase fan base, while helping to support a very important charitable
organization. Sidelines Sports Bar, the popular, Fort Lauderdale gay sports bar,
will host a Pre-Game Panther Party beginning at 2:00 PM on game day with fanfare
and giveaways provided by the Florida Panthers and their fun-loving mascot,
Stanley C. Panther. The buses will depart Sidelines at 3:45 PM for the
BankAtlantic Center. The fun continues at the ice rink where guests will be
escorted to their Private Skybox and seats to view the match-up and enjoy a
deluxe buffet and drinks during the game. After the game, buses will return
guests to Sidelines. “A Night on Ice” package is priced at $75 per person and
includes all of the above elements. “We feel fortunate to be a part of this
exciting sporting event,” commented Laurie Whittaker, co-owner of
Sidelines. “Not only do we continue to promote sports to the gay men and
women of South Florida, in doing so, we can help support a favorite community
service organization like the GLCC.”
noiZe Magazine Second Quarter Edition Debuts
at Winter Party
noiZe
magazine, long heralded as the gay community’s bible of the circuit scene, major
parties and high-energy festivals, is pleased to announce Steve Weinstein
as the publication’s new editor. The appointment of Weinstein - a renowned
veteran of the gay press - accompanies additional plans to reinvigorate the
popular magazine for its 15th year of publication. Currently distributed on a
quarterly basis in over 50 cities in the United States,
Canada, Australia and select European locations, noiZe plans to increase
publication frequency to six issues annually later this year while continuing to
host its companion websites:
www.noizemag.com and
www.partyfinder.com. These efforts
recognize the integral role of the exciting party scene in the foundation of gay
culture, while adapting to the changing needs and desires of its core
readership. “There’s been talk of whether the circuit scene is dead,”
says Weinstein, who also serves as Editor in Chief of the EDGE Publications
and has been extensively published in the Village Voice, Out, New York Magazine and more. However, Weinstein
sees no reason to pronounce the party scene DOA: “It’s not dead, it’s
evolving,” says Weinstein. He believes gay publications must adapt to a
diverse new readership and expanded party opportunities that transcend the
typical dance club: gay cruises, ski weekends, international festivals and more.
Says Weinstein, “A lot of younger gay guys look at the typical circuit party
– a couple thousand muscular guys with their shirts off, wearing jeans, dancing
in a room to a thumping bass beat – and they see it as outdated… as their
uncle’s circuit party.” As the author of the definitive guide to gay Fire
Island, Weinstein knows whereof he speaks. With a growing distribution of over
40,000 per issue, noiZe plans to embrace the changing faces of partygoers
without compromising its established reputation as a leading resource of info,
stats, pics and reviews of the hottest gay gatherings, as well as remaining a
passionate advocate of responsible partying. “We’re the only magazine that
focuses on travel and parties,” says Publisher Stephen Ceplenski. “There
are a million places that tell you about skin cream, how to meet a boyfriend,
and what gay rights bill is passing” he says. “But if you’re interested
in getting out there, having a good time, and going to parties… this is the only
place.” Thanks to that unique position in the gay press industry, noiZe
has consistently enjoyed a loyal readership through international placement
in clubs, bars, lounges and other gathering spaces. By distributing exclusively
in party venues, noiZe continues to ensure sponsors, advertisers and
promoters that it is connecting with a distinct, targeted demographic that is
truly part of the scene. “You don’t have to mail out 10,000 postcards to
promote a party, and hope that 1% of them hit the target,” says Ceplenski of
the unique benefits to reaching the noiZe readership. “We know that
the 40,000 people reading noiZe are the 40,000 people that are already
interested.” noiZe continues to increase interest by expanding its
party coverage through the decision to increase publication frequency. While
always the definitive resource on the scene - where to go, how to get there, and
who you’ll party with - the new plan for bi-monthly issues allows for an
unprecedented level of accuracy, timeliness and important updates in planning
travel to local parties and international festivals that will make it an even
more essential resource for gay men (and their gal pals). The publication also
continues to encourage a unique sense of interactivity with partiers, employing
a team of “noiZe Boys” in major American cities. Besides providing delectable
eye candy, noiZe Boys personally distribute promotional copies, CDs, t-shirts,
and sponsorship material to engage readers beyond the printed page. According to
Weinstein, one thing that won’t change is the noiZe dedication to
providing the ultimate party experience. “I didn’t come to reinvent the wheel,”
says Weinstein. “But I look forward to bringing my experience and gravitas to
the magazine.” Weinstein plans to keep the tone light and festive without
undermining the noiZe focus on safety and harm reduction (not abstention)
in sex, drug use, and other facts of party life. Indeed, amidst all the
excitement over the shifting face of the party scene, some things remain the
same. “Everyone likes a good party, traveling, and a fun vacation,” says
Ceplenski. “But when you’re in your own tribe – whether that’s defined by
gender, race, or sexuality – you just have a sense of freedom. And in today’s
world, that gives a huge sense of relief and comfort.” The new sound of
noiZe will play like music to the ears of partygoers from coast to coast!10,000 copies of the latest Spring 2008 edition of noiZe Magazine the bible
of the party circuit will be available free in Miami Beach during Winter Party
Festival, including all of the gift bags. This issue includes a feature on the
fabulous flava, the revolution of dance music from CD to digital download, a
spotlight on promoter Tom Whitman, plus photos from Rio pride, Rapido Amsterdam,
White Party Miami, MLK San Franciso, music reviews, and the return of the ears
have it!Look for the noiZe boyz
throughout Winter Party Festival!
here! Networks
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is proud to release Shelter, the gritty romantic debut from
writer/director Jonah Markowitz, in a unique and unprecedented
platform involving three different mediums in three months. First, here!
Films and Regent Releasing will release Shelter theatrically
in 10 markets including New York, Los Angeles, San
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throughout March and into early April. Soon after this limited release, Shelter will make the leap from big screen to small when it
premieres on the here! network on April 18. Finally, here!
Films and Genius Products will release the acclaimed drama on DVD on
May 27. Shelter marks the first project to be
showcased in here! Networks’ Independent Film Initiative. Under this
initiative, the network commits itself to providing quality, original
independent projects by and for the LGBT community. Shelter
has already secured much acclaim in the film festival circuit, winning
“Outstanding First Dramatic Feature” at Outfest, and other accolades
at festivals across North America for not only the film, but also its
director and cast. The film features Trevor Wright in a breakout
performance along with Brad Rowe (Billy’s Hollywood Screen Kiss,
“Tell Me You Love Me”), and Tina Holmes (“Six Feet Under,” “24”). Shelter Synopsis: Forced to give up his dreams of art school in
order to take care of his family, Zach (Trevor Wright) has become accustomed
to a life where he neglects his own needs in favor of taking care of others.
He spends his time working a dead-end job at a diner, and skates the urban
streets of San Pedro stenciling his signature “crane” wherever he can find
vacant wall space. At home he takes care of his nephew, Cody (Jackson Wurth),
as his older sister, Jeanne (Tina Holmes), has clearly shown that her
priorities lie elsewhere. Perhaps conveniently, with all his
responsibilities, he barely has time to see his long term on-again,
off-again girlfriend, Tori (Katie Walder). When his best friend’s older
brother, Shaun (Brad Rowe), returns home to cure a case of writer’s block,
Shaun and Zach begin hanging out. Zach sees in Shaun someone who has truly
claimed his own life and embraced his talent. Zach is both intimidated and
surprisingly attracted to him. The two quickly transition from casual surf
buddies into a true, intimate relationship. Shaun presses Zach to take
control of his life, and to take ownership of his artwork. He also develops
a strong bond with Cody, and Zach happily notices the positive effect
Shaun’s attention has on him. As time progresses, however, a host of new
issues come up. Zach struggles with his identity, his family, and friends,
while trying to understand the new emotions Shaun has brought into his life.
When the cat is let out of the bag, Jeanne threatens to take Cody away.
Wanting nothing but the best for him, Zach is forced to decide between his
pattern of always putting others’ desires first or fighting for what is
really most important and appropriate for both his and Cody’s future. This
title has a run time of approximately 88 minutes and is rated R. Artwork is
available at
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On
Friday Feb 22nd was the Official Victory Party for the new Miss
and Mr. Noche Latina Victoria Grantty and Adriel Munoz at
Noche Latina Fridays
at Steel Nightclub. The club was packed with Latin cuties, there were
lots of VIP’s, the show was Awesome, the Go-Go papi’s were HOT, and DJ Juan
Carlos kept the music happening all night long. Congrats to Victoria and
Adriel and here’s hoping they have a great year as the Queen and King!!
On
Saturday Feb 23rd, I went up to Palm Beach to visit my Buddy Jon Elu
at his happening bar The Lounge West Palm
Beachon
Clematis Street. DJ Daisy D was keeping the dance floor crowded all night
long with her eclectic mix of music. In addition they have a beautiful patio, as
well as a Sushi Bar that stays open till at least 3am!!
After leaving the Lounge I went to Cupids West Palm Beachto see all the HOT Boys and Men Brandy (Cupids Queen B) has given
Palm Beach for their viewing pleasure. As Usual it was worth the
trip……YUMMY!!
My
last stop was at Palm Beaches newest Hotspot
Dolche
West Palm Beach,
where Victor/ Victoria was your Door Girl and Rebecca Glasscock
was the Hostess and did some HOT Hotspots!! As usual the West Palm Beach
Bartenders (Joey and his Buddies) kept the energy high and kept all
the patrons happy!!
Congrats goes out to
Antonio Dumas on the 3rd Year Anniversary of
To the Moon Marketplace
on Wilton Drive. With over 6000 items this is the Candy Store and beyond of
your dreams!!!
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.
Bizarre Bazaar Flea Market! (Saturday, March 1st, 8a-2p,
(GLCC, parking lot) They have got it all from A to Z! Bric-a-
Brac, Nick-Knacks for Adam and Zachary, Alicia and
Zelda and a few hot numbers on the side! From Antiques to Pet Adoptions—from
Trash to re-created Treasures, this gigantic Flea Market will be held at the
GLCC indoors and out. Attention vendors - for future flea markets - contact
Janet Vargas at
jvargas@glccsf.org.
Did you know a walking confidential rapid testing is available from
11-2pm during Flea Market?
Bingo!
(Saturday, March 8th, 7 p.m., GLCC Main Hall) This
ain’t your Grandmma’s blue-haired BINGO!!
People are talking, because it is fun, and very popular! Come in hungry – the
kitchen is open. BINGO happens on the second Saturday of each month. You can
bring blue-haired Grandma -- or wear your own blue
hair if you wish! This Saturday’s theme is Sweethearts Bingo so you can come as
a heart, in red, or a red boa or anything you want! It’s about fun, so be
prepared-- adult humor happens! We would like you to bring a nonperishable food
item at Bingo and be entered in a raffle to win a special prize. Bingo
Sponsorships are available for $25 (call one game). Make announcements before
and/or during the game, promote your organization and/or event, bring banners
and paraphernalia, set up table and that’s it. Great opportunity! Be a Raffle
Sponsor by donating a raffle prize to be given away after the 50/50 drawing.
Join us for a night of fun and fundraising.
SAGE– Senior Action in a Gay Environment - (Men only Wednesday March 5th
1-3 pm,
Coed on March 6th 1-3 pm).
SAGE is an active lively, energetic, interesting social
group that has an activity every day of the week, except Fridays, that include
lunches, dinners, groups for men and women and both, dancing, book brunches,
movies, picnics and many more interesting events. Be sure to check out their
website:
www.sagewebsite.org.
Primetimers
– (Sunday, March 2nd, 3-5 pm)
Prime Timers Worldwide is a social organization that
provides older gay & bisexual men an opportunity to enrich their lives. This
local chapter has many events throughout the year organized specifically for
seniors. You must be 21 years old or older to be a member. Check out their
website:
www.primetimersww.org
for great information or email
ftlauderdale@primetimersww.org
with questions.
Perry Ellis Sale
Dress
for Success! The Perry Ellis Semi-Annual Suit Sale is going on now thru
March 25th. All suits are on sale from $119.99 - $159.99. Dress Shirts &
Accessories are 30% - 50% off retail prices. Shop your South Florida Perry Ellis
locations in Dolphin Mall and the newly remodeled location in Sawgrass
Mills Mall.
Get A
Life Pet Rescue
Enzi
Enzi
(means to overcome in Swahili) had a family and life was good till the divorce.
The children went with one parent and Enzi with another. As time passed the
parent resented Enzi since Enzi brought up family memories and he was brought to
a vet to be euthanized!!! YES! They wanted this healthy, loving, active boy to
be put to sleep. Thankfully the vet talked the parent out of it and that’s how
we got this 2 year old, fourteen pound, Maltese/Yorkie mix baby. He is good with
children and loves to play with other small dogs. He needs a home that has time
to interact in exercise activities with him. He’s simply fabulous and knows
commands! His adoption donation is $300 to go towards his vetting shown below.
If you are interested please contact Stacy at
Stacy@getalifepetrescue.com
or call her at 954-629-2445.
Third
Annual "Pawpurrazzi"
The Humane Society of Greater
Miami
Adopt-A-Pet's third annual "Pawpurrazzi" fundraiser takes place on
Friday, February 29th, at Jungle Island.
This year's event brings an all-star line-up with Donna Shalalaas Honorary Chairperson, Rene Ruiz,
Alan Randolph and Martin Krediet as Chairpersons, and a menu created
just for the occasion by Food Network's Ingrid Hoffmann. Individual
tickets for "Pawpurrazzi" are $225, and group ticket packages include the "Little
Pup Sponsor" for $1,500 with six tickets or the "Big Dog Sponsor" at
$2,500 for 10 tickets. For more information or to purchase tickets please
contact Laurie Hoffmanwith the Humane Society of Greater Miami at (305)
749-1815 or via email at Laurie@humanesocietymiami.org. Purchase 6-10
tickets and be given access to reserved seating areas with
front-row viewing of the evening's entertainment, styled on par with
Miami's
hottest clubs. Packages also include exclusive gifts from Tiffany & Co., Dr.
Brandt, Bacardi and Neiman Marcus. The Humane Society of Greater Miami
Adopt-A-Pet is dedicated to placing every dog and cat in their care into a
loving home, and to promote responsible pet ownership and spay/neuter programs.
Event produced by Fashion4ward Productions.
Hi-Life Cafe/Naked Grape Wine Dinner
I am pleased to announce and
to invite you to a wine dinner hosted by the
Hi-Life Cafe with wines from the Naked Grape Wine Bar.
This extraordinary dinner will feature wines from around the world paired with
Chef Carlos' outstandingly delicious cuisine on Tuesday, March 4,at 6:45PMat The Hi-Life
Café (3000 N. Federal Hwy).The cost is $100 per person plus 6% sales
tax and 20% gratuity. For reservations call 954-563-1395
One Mighty Weekend of
Festivities
Johnny Chisholm
is excited to announce One Mighty Weekend 2008. Advance party tickets,
hotel reservations and park admissions are available online atwww.OneMightyWeekend.com.
One Mighty Weekend features the legendary One Mighty Weekend dance and pool
parties, the One Mighty Weekend Exposition and new for 2008, One
Mighty Weekend of Sports, and all of these parties are now sponsored by
Mark's
List. Johnny Chisholm announces the addition of a Sports
Invitational and the return of his highly successful Exposition to continue
enhancing his One Mighty Weekend. “One Mighty Weekend of Sports will be the
opportunity for athletes across the country to compete in a world class venue
and participate in our world class dance parties!” states Chisholm.
Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex, winter home of the Atlanta Braves,
is the site for the Sports Invitational during the One Mighty Weekend of Sports.
Volleyball, Softball, Tennis and a 3k/5k race will take place from June 5-8
alongside the One Mighty Weekend of world class dance parties and entertainment.
One Mighty Weekend Expo Exhibitors from the worlds of Travel, Fashion, Financial, Automotive,
Food & Spirits will showcase the latest trends of popular culture. in one
awesome location - Disney's Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa. The Hours are: Friday, June 6th 10am to
8pm Saturday June 7th 10am to 8pm, Sunday June 8th 10am to 8pm, Admission is
free.
Events at Cinema Paradiso
Media
Education Foundation
presents War Made Easy:How Presidents & Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death,
narrated by actor and activist Sean Penn, at Cinema Paradiso on March 24 at 7:00pm and March 25 at 6:00pm; the 5th
anniversary of the recognized date of the US occupation of
Iraq. War Made Easy exposes a 50-year pattern of
government deception and media spin that has dragged the United States into one
war after another from Vietnam to Iraq. The film exhumes remarkable archival
footage of official distortion and exaggeration from LBJ to George W.
Bush, revealing in stunning detail how the American news media have
uncritically disseminated the pro-war messages of successive presidential
administrations. A discussion panel will follow the Monday Night screening.
Tickets: All Seats $5.00.
The film does not reflect the personal opinions of staff, board members, and
sponsors of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF), Broward
County Film Society and Cinema Paradiso. FLIFF dedicated to providing a
variety of entertaining and/or thought-provoking independent films and cultural
events year-round at Cinema Paradiso and through outreach programs spanning from
Key West to Boca Raton.
Emerging
Pictures
and the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) will present
an exclusive HD screening of Bruce Springsteen: Live in Barcelona
at Cinema Paradiso on Tuesday, March 25, at 8:00pm. Proceeds from
this premiere will be provided to FLIFF to benefit the Broward
County Film Society’s
goal to keep the historic Cinema Paradiso alive. Throughout the 1970s & '80s
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band barnstormed America, rocking audiences in
clubs and performing arts centers all across the country. Many were, in fact,
classic theaters from the Golden Age of vaudeville and "picture shows". Bruce's
fondness for these iconic movie palaces has lead to his commitment to support
fundraisers to help community based theaters underwrite an ongoing digital
cinema program. On October 16, 2002, two months into his world tour in support
of The Rising, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band took the stage of
the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain, to create the kind of soul-stirring
concert experience that transforms Springsteen neophytes and fans alike into
true believers. Bruce Springsteen: Live in Barcelona
captures Springsteen and the E Street Band at the peak of their form performing
a dream set-list of new songs, classic hits, audience favorites, and
seldom-heard rarities. Containing more than two-and-one-half hours of music, Live In Barcelona marks the
first time an individual Springsteen concert has been released in its entirety.
Tickets: General Admission - $15, FLIFF Members - $10. Admission includes a
beer or a glass of wine.
Theatre Location:
Cinema Paradiso is located at 503 SE 6 Street, downtown Fort Lauderdale on the
South side of the New River just East of Broward County Courthouse. For more
details:
www.FLIFF.com
or 954-525-3456.
Condolences
·
To Stanley on the loss of his life partner Carlos Delagado (Trixies).
r4eCarlos, who was a friend of mine, lost his battle to cancer and will be
missed for his loving personality and his infectious smile. Goodbye my friend,
and may you rest in peace.
·
Goes out to famed lawyer Dean Trantilis and his partner and Real Estate
afficianado Richard Smith on the loss of Deans father.
Torpedo heats up for Winter
Party
As our friends up north
descend on South Florida for the Annual Winter Party Festival, Torpedo turns
up the heat with a weekend full of hot men and even hotter music. On
Thursday, February 28 prepare to get your groove on with DJ TProMix
on the D.L. Party with all the hotties of South Florida to the best in
R/B, Hip Hop and house. DJ Jeffrey Jacobs drops into BEEF on
Friday, February 29 for a night of beefy men and chunky house tunes
guaranteed to have you claiming your place on the dance floor. As it is a leap
year think of this as being an extra night to party! Get your rest on the beach
Saturday as the night sees DJBill Hallquist bringing his fierce
sounds to PUMP. Don’t miss Fort Lauderdale’s biggest Saturday night
after hours party! Sleep? Who needs it! Sunday, March 2 brings
DJ Jeffrey Jacobs back for another round of dirty boys and dirty beats.
All the men of city converge on Torpedo for the last dance of the weekend and
the ONLY Sunday night after hours party. As
usual the party starts at midnight
and goes until the early morning hours. Torpedo is the only place for
after-hours in Fort Lauderdale.
Janet Jacksons CD Release Parties
This
Friday Night, February 29th, 3 bars in South Florida
will be having CD release parties for Janet Jackson’s new CD “Discipline.”
Those bars are The Black Banana, Nu Fridays at Purgatory and Georgie’s
Alibi.
Divas’ to be Featured at
OGC Concert
Are you a fan of Bette
Midler, Barbra Streisand or Judy Garland? How about Mae West,
Marlene Dietrich or the Andrews Sisters? Do you like the country
music of Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton and Tammy Wynette? Or maybe
you are a fan of Diana Ross, Donna Summer or Cyndi Lauper. Songs
made famous by all of these divas and many, many more will be sung at the Orlando Gay Chorus’
spring concert, “Diva by Diva.” Performances will
be 7:35 p.m. on March 29 and 4:35 p.m. March 30 at
The Plaza Theatre, 425 N. Bumby Ave.
Both performances will be interpreted for the
hearing-impaired. “It’s My Party,” “Somewhere
Over the Rainbow,” “Walkin’ After Midnight,”
“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, and “Girls Just Wanna Have
Fun” are only a small collection of the countless tunes that the chorus
and ensembles will sing. In addition to the chorus, there will be “special
surprise guest stars” that patrons will not want to miss! Artistic Director
Mark Hardin is proud to bring “Diva by Diva” to the Orlando stage.
“I am excited to bring Diva By Diva to our
patrons,” said Hardin. “This concert will surely please every person in
our audience at some point in the evening. The songs we will sing represent
iconic women, no doubt, but they also are a part of American life over the last
50 or so years. Everyone will be singing one of their favorite tunes leaving
the theatre!” Tickets are $25 in advance or $30
at door. They can be purchased on the OGC web site,
www.orlandogaychorus.org; and at these businesses,
Urban Think Bookstores, 625 E. Central Ave.; The Center, 946 N. Mills
Ave.; and Gay Orlando, 775 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 111. For the first
time, patrons will be able to purchase tickets at OGC’s venue, The Plaza
Theatre, by visiting the box office.
Tickets are also available from any chorus member. Tickets for children ages
3-12, are $10 and are available at The Plaza Theatre on the night of the
performance. The Orlando Gay Chorus was founded on February
14, 1990, and is a member of GALA Choruses, an international organization of
more than 150 gay and lesbian choruses. They strive to inspire individuals, the
community and the world through excellence in musical entertainment. They use
music to change images and attitudes, build a stronger community, and make the
world a better place.
"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