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Last Weeks
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Friday, May 12th
Noche Latina Fridays
at
Elements
celebrated their
8th Anniversary Extravaganza
entitled “Havana
Nights”
with wall to wall people!!! The night was an all out spectacular
with the whole club decorated in the theme. The show starred
house diva
Champagne Bordeaux
(Miss Florida 2005/6), and special guests
Maite West
(Miss Noche Latina 2006),
Vegas Dion
(Miss Noche Latina 2004),
Lewis Nicholson
(Mr. Noche Latina 2005) and special guest
Erika Norell
who all turned it out!!!.
DJ George Valdez
spun the best mix of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, Raggaeton
and top 40 all night long!! In addition they feature
FREE DRINKS
(well and Domestic) from 9-11pm and some of the hottest Latin
Go-Go Papi’s.
For more information on upcoming events go to
www.nochelatinafridays.com.
To see the full picture gallery
CLICK HERE
 This
past Saturday night SCORE in Miami hosted the Video Star Ball and
for those who attended, it was a night to remember. Comments heard by the crowd
ranged from "oh my god!" to "Wow, that is hot!" On hand to wow the crowd were
Video Stars Brad Star
(Titan Media, Lucas Entertainment, RandyBlue.com, and Mustang),
Eduardo Lacoste (Rascal
Video), Jay Armstrong
(Titan Media and Massive Video) and
Ray Star (Lucas Entertainment Exclusive). These four men took
the stage and had the audience eating out of their hands and other places as
well, literally. There were video giveaways all night and the men let it all
hang out in two amazing shows. |
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Under a
new multi-year deal with event producer Johnny Chisholm, Centaur is
thrilled to be producing the official CD for the award-winning events of One
Mighty Weekend in
Orlando.
One Mighty Weekend includes a series of pool parties and dance events on Disney
properties and other nearby locations that attract more than 135,000 people from
all over the world. Party Groove: One Mighty Weekend is mixed by
Dj Kimberly S. and will be released on May 30. "I am very
excited about the release of the inaugural One Mighty Weekend CD," says
Johnny Chisholm. "It has been a pleasure working with Centaur and I look
forward to many more exciting CDs to follow." Dj Kimberly S., a familiar
marquee name at Chisholm's series of annual events in Orlando, New Orleans and
Pensacola, makes her second appearance on the Centaur label with another
high-octane blend of progressive house, soaring vocals and hip shaking beats.
Song selections include hits from Billboard #1 artists Angie Stone, Loleatta
Holloway, Antoine Clamaran and remixes from today's top producers including
Chus Estaban (of Chus & Ceballos), DJ Fist and Freemasons.
The ten track mix also includes newcomer Jacques Bauer's saucy and
commanding "Grade A Bitch," plus a high energy disco mix of "Set Me
Free" from
Ventura vs
Haarmeyer.
"Party Groove: One Mighty Weekend
is a mix that will rival my prior commercial releases," says Kimberly
from the studio in Los Angeles where she teaches martial arts part-time. "This
is absolutely my best CD mix to date and I am very proud of the final result."
Kimberly has traveled throughout the U.S., Canada and Asia over the past year
headlining major events including Centaur's annual Global Groove Tour, Circuit
Asia, Winter Party and Gay Day Anaheim. Kimberly appears in the One Mighty
Weekend event schedule as the featured DJ for Beach Ball at Disney's Typhoon
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Margaret Cho joins Gay Games
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Comedian
Margaret Cho has been confirmed to join the slate of internationally
known celebrities set to participate in the July 15 Opening Ceremony of the
2006 Chicago Gay Games. The ceremony will take place in the 60,000-seat
Soldier Field, the historic home of
 U.S. professional football's Chicago Bears.
Tickets are now on sale at Tickets.GayGamesChicago.org. Gay Games VII is
expected to host 12,000 participants from some 70 countries in Chicago July
15-22. "How could I not participate in an event where 60,000 gay and
lesbian-friendly people will fill an entire American football stadium? The irony
alone is fantastic," said Cho. "Seriously, the Gay Games have become the
pinnacle of athletic competition and international fellowship in the world's
LGBT community, and I wouldn't miss being a part of the Opening Ceremony."
Cho joins a slate of more than 60 music, television, arts, culture and sports
legends from around the world performing in the 2006 Gay Games Opening & Closing
Ceremonies. "More than any one element of the event, the opening ceremony
carries the power and personal transformation that embodies the Gay Games as a
life-changing experience," said Kile Ozier, ceremonies director. "Margaret
Cho is an icon for so many people, and especially for the gay and lesbian
community with whom she seems to have such a direct connection. The closing
ceremony is Saturday, July 22,  at Wrigley Field, home to baseball's
legendary Chicago Cubs. "Bam Bam & Celeste," a movie written by
and starring Margaret and Bruce Daniels, is currently screening at
various film festivals around the globe. In 1999, Margaret's groundbreaking
smash-hit one-woman show "I'm The One That I Want" played Off Broadway,
toured the U.S., and became a best selling book and a feature film. Cho's second
show, "Notorious C.H.O.," culminated with a concert at Carnegie Hall
which was taped for a double-sided CD release in 2002 and a second feature film.
In 2003, Margaret's "Revolution" tour grossed over 4 million in ticket
sales, playing in over 60 cities. The CD version was nominated for a Grammy and
the DVD sold 100,000 units within 2 months of release. In 2005, Margaret again
toured the U.S. as well as to sold-out crowds in Australia & London with her "Assassin"
tour. "Assassin" was then released in theatres and on DVD. She also released her
second book, "I Have Chosen To Stay and Fight," published by Riverhead
Books. Great protectors of the First Amendment like Lenny Bruce and
George Carlin have paved her way, but Margaret has a distinctive,
individualistic, and ultimately empowering personal voice. She has remained a
one-of-a-kind artist because she has always insisted on being herself and has
resisted being made over by the mainstream media. Her audience is huge and
underserved – gays and lesbians, Asians, women, people of color, college
students, comedy fans, and basically anyone who has ever felt invisible.
Margaret was recently honored by the ACLU of Southern California with
their First Amendment Award and received the National Organization for
Women (NOW)'s 2003 Intrepid Award. She also has been recognized by GLAAD,
Lambda Legal, the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) and the Asian
American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) for making a significant
difference in promoting equal rights for all, regardless of race, sexual
orientation or gender identity. For further information on Margaret Cho, visit
www.margaretcho.com.
Following her opening ceremony appearance, Margaret Cho will appear in concert
on Sunday, July 16, at the Chicago Theatre. Global sponsors of Gay Games VII
include Lexiva; Logo; PlanetOut/Gay.com; Walgreen's; Q Television Network;
Centaur Entertainment; Fleishman Hillard International Communications; Orbitz;
McKnight Kurland Baccelli; The New York Times; Olivia Cruises & Resorts; Windy
City Media Group; Absolut Vodka; American Airlines; Athletico; Chicago Free
Press; Chicago Sun-Times; Genre; Girlfriends; Human Rights Campaign; Lambda
Legal Defense; Sydney New Mardi Gras; Mate Magazine; Pink Magazine; and more
than 210 business sponsors. For information about how to sponsor or
participate in Gay Games VII in Chicago, visit www.GayGamesChicago.org, e-mail
info@GayGamesChicago.org, or phone (773) 907-2006. |
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Other News |
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 Better
Bodies Gym
offers 20% discount off their regular yearly membership price for all members of
the GLCC.
Curiosity Shoppe
at 2163 Wilton Drive is closing its doors due to owners Walter and
Warren having to relocate to the Northeast. They would like to thank the
entire community for supporting their store for close to 3 years now, and hopes
to be back in town within a few years. Until the doors close on May 31st
they feature at least 50% off everything including Christmas Ornaments,
collectables, Radko and much more. |
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Featured Event |
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Friday and Saturday May 26th and 27th Cupids
in West Palm Beach presents newest Raging Stallion exclusive, Tag
Adams live and in the flesh in his first Florida appearance. He has multiple
GayVn Awards and promises to put on a show that we will all be talking
about for months. He will be performing 2 shows nightly at 11pm and 1am.
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Other
Upcoming Events |
The Stonewall Library & Archives
presents Girls Movie Night Out on Friday, May 26,
at 7 pm (Suggested Donation $2). The movie they will be showing
is JADE. The director of The French Connection puts
together a stylish, crisp suspense thriller featuring Linda
Fiorentino and David Caruso. The film is bold and
uninhibited with some of the most spectacular car chases ever
filmed. It's advertised as "Some Fantasies Go Too Far."
On Friday May 26th, Noche Latina
Fridays at Elements in conjunction with Granda
Entertainment and Universal Music Latino present the
CD release of Christian Castro’s “Dias Felices”
with exclusive remixes of “Sin Tu Amor” as well as
Posters.
The show
stars house diva
Champagne Bordeaux
(Miss Florida 2005/6), and special guests
Maite West
(Miss Noche Latina 2006),
Latrice Royale, Viva Mirage,
and Victoria Michaels.
DJ George Valdez
spins
the best mix of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, Raggaeton and
top 40 all night long!! In addition they feature
FREE DRINKS
(well and Domestic) from
9-11pm and the hottest Latin
Go-Go Papi’s.
For more info visit
www.nochelatinafridays.com
On Friday May 26th Torpedo
presents the “Uniform Ball” with free admission to men in
uniform, and DJ Power Infinity spinning. On Saturday,
May 27 they present “Young Guns” with DJ Oliver
and the party is 18 and over. Then on Sunday May 28 they
present the Warsaw Pack with DJ Henry Rodriguez
spinning the best of the 90’s house tracks.
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Memorial Day Weekend
Friday, Saturday and Sunday (26, 27 & 28) the Boardwalk
presents Helix Studio cover boy Aaron Tyler live
in the flesh with 2 shows nightly. The first 50 people in the
door after 9pm each night will receive a free $70 DVD. You must
say “I love Twinkies” at the front door to receive your free
movie. Also on Sunday the 28th they will be
celebrating Auntie Mame’s birthday.
On
Saturday May 27, the Coliseum in association with
Gary Santis Events presents “Men in Uniform” a
Military ball starring Circuit DJ Chad Jack. The décor
will be by RKM, and the night will also star Erika
Norell and TP Lords.
On Sunday,
May 28th from 9am to 3pm join the Pet Project
at
Bark
Park at
Snyder
Park (3299
S.W. 4th Avenue), Fort Lauderdale for a benefit. "The park
dogs ask for by name." After letting your dogs play and
run around in the
Bark
Park,
come and have your dog washed to benefit the Pet Project. They
are teaming up with some local groomers to wash your dogs and
also to clip their toe-nails. A donation of $10 will be
collected for either the wash or the toe-nail clipping. Bark
Park is a great new place to walk your dog and meet friends!
Located within the traditional setting of Fort Lauderdale's
beautiful Snyder Park, Bark Park provides a wonderful
opportunity for your dog to play off-leash and for owners and
dogs to relax and socialize. After having your dog washed head
over and have your car washed by the Better Bodies Gym
guys. Suggested donation for the car wash is $15 per car.
On Sunday May 28th Smarty Pants
presents Sally West and Friends at 7pm for a Memorial
Weekend show. Then at 9pm Sally will be calling charity Bingo.
The Villa Venice Guest House presents Memorial Day
Heat on Sunday May 28th from 5-8pm. This
is always the hottest holiday pool party on Fort Lauderdale
beach. They will feature a poolside buffet, cocktails and
Rodney Stephens live!!! Villa Venice is located at 2900
Terramar Street.
On Sunday May 28th
Babylon T Dance
at Voodoo Lounge (111 SW 2nd Avenue) presents
a special Memorial Day weekend event from 4pm to 11pm, “The
Lost City of Babylon” (an official City of Babylon Tour
Event). This is a White Wear event (white attire requested) and
it will be starring DJ/Producer Chris Cox in the main
room, DJ Miik spinning classic disco on the patio and
DJ Nena spinning the best mix of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata,
Cumbia and Raggaeton and Vegas Dion performing in the
Envy Room. Décor will be by rkmfutureboys.com.
FREE DRINKS
from 4-6pm featuring Absolut Vodka. For more info visit
www.garysantis.com
or
www.nochelatinafridays.com
On Memorial Day Sunday, May 28, Michael Tronn
presents his 20th anniversary spectacular with two major events
in one night at one club! Anthem by night will
start at 10pm sharp and feature DJ Peter Rauhoffer.
Peter has few equals when it comes to achievements within the
worldwide dance music scene. With over 300 Billboard charting
hits, Peter is the only Grammy winning DJ and producer on
the scene today! He has spent the last twenty years establishing
himself as a force to be reckoned with in an industry where many
merely come and go. His *69 label has an unparallel
roster of chart-topping artists including Suzanne Palmer,
Oscar G., Offer Nissim, Saeed & Palash, Robbie Rivera,
Celeda and Chus & Ceballos. An Anthem resident since 2004,
Peter has embraced our culture - playing at virtually every
major event destination while continuing to reign over the dance
floors of New York
with his adrenaline rushing sets. Peter will start the night at
10pm sharp and take you on the journey of journeys until the
morning comes!
www.peterrauhofer.com
or www.star69records.com.
Then at dawn Michael features Anthem Afterhours with
DJ Susan Morabito. Susan is inspired by a lifelong
passion and love for dance music. She has one of the most
distinctive and unique styles of any DJ working in the world
today. Skillfully dropping European progressive house, trance,
tribal and underground domestic house, minus a lot of the big
hits, she creates a soundscape that leads her audience on a
complete musical journey. The level of energy and range of
emotion that she brings to a dance floor is legendary among her
fans, and is well known for her cool, relaxed, self-affirming
musical vibe. After more than 20 years working in the world of
music, Susan has earned a reputation of being musically
tasteful, versatile, selective and creative.
www.susanmorabito.com
On Sunday June 4 (first Sunday of every month)
is Peter Burkes next Tea Cruise aboard the
Musette yacht. Boarding is at 2:30 with the boat sailing
from 3pm to 6pm. The Tea Cruise will feature Hot dancers, hors
d’oeuvres, DJ Marcio Santos, Live Entertainment and much more!!
Cost is $25 with reservations and $30 day of cruise.
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Miami Gay & Lesbian Film
Festival Event |
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Committed to bringing you entertaining and important works
of cinema The Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
(MGLFF) kick's off it's Monthly Screening
Series on Tuesday, June 13th with an encore presentation of ILLUSIVE
TRACKS, the sleeper favorite from our 2005 festival. Still without any
US Distributor, this may be your only chance to see this wonderfully
over-the-top Swedish gem. On a train hurtling across snowy
Europe in 1945, a killer waits to strike. A
 depressed old
bohemian queen ingests a euphoria-inducing drug and can’t stop laughing. A nun
loses her faith, takes up smoking and turns murderous. A soul-searching author
intent on helping with war relief ends up maiming and bludgeoning a poor young
soldier in a series of gruesome mishaps; impossibly, the soldier maintains his
sunny optimism. And somewhere on this train, behind one of those stubbornly
sticky compartment doors, blooms secret same-sex romance. Its part Hitchcock,
part Mel Brooks, part Scream and part Airplane, a madcap
mystery romp that never loses steam. Illusive Tracks is far more than an homage
to old slapstick and film noir, though for movie buffs, there are certainly sly
references aplenty. With eye-popping black-and-white photography, beautiful
period production design, a dazzling ensemble cast, and a roaringly clever
script that milks every throwaway moment for all it’s worth, this is a cinematic
tour-de-force in a genre all its own. Writer/director Peter Dalle is a
mad genius who lets us in on his delirious love affair with movies, and takes us
on a train ride we never want to end. And if you see a soiled-looking Santa
lunging down the corridor with a fire-ax, just turn around quickly and head to
the bar car for another glass of port. Tuesday, June 13th at 8:00 PM
Sunrise Cinemas Gateway 1820 E. Sunrise Blvd @ US 1 & NE 18th Ave (at the
big curve) $9 Members/ $12 Non-Members. To purchase tickets in advance call
305-531-2117. Get a free drink with your ticket stub at New Moon
Bar at 2440 Wilton
Dr in Wilton Manors, across from Hamburger Mary's which is the official after
party. |
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