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Wrap-Up of
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 The week started with 3 contests to “Crown”
this years Stonewall titleholders. The New
Miss and Mister Stonewall is Erika
Norell and Steve Soto who were
crowned at Elements on Tuesday and
Wednesday respectively. The new Ms.
Stonewall, Jackie Goldner, was crowned
at New Moon Bar on Thursday night and
the new Mr. Stonewall Leather was whipped at Ramrod
on Monday. On Sunday the crowds were out
early for the busiest parade to date, and a
great festival. To see all our pics
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With over 20,000 images cataloguing hundreds
of events, The Mad Paparazzi is
photographing and recording South Florida's
Gay history as it happens. |
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New Moon |
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Stonewall Street Festival at New
Moon photos for The Mad Paparazzi
by Stephen R. Lang |
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Hamburger
Mary's |
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Stonewall Street Festival at
Hamburger Mary's photos for The Mad Paparazzi
by Stephen R. Lang and Gio of Gio
Photography |
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Stonewall
Street Festival Main Stage |
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Stonewall Street Festival main stage photos for The Mad Paparazzi
by Dave Mills and Stephen R. Lang |
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Stonewall
Street Festival Block Party |
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Stonewall Street Festival street
party photos for The Mad Paparazzi
by Gio and Stephen R. Lang |
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Stonewall
Street Festival Parade |
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Stonewall Street Festival parade photos for The Mad Paparazzi
by Gio and Stephen R. Lang |
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Ms. Stonewall
Contest
at New Moon |
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Ms.
Stonewall Street Festival photos for The Mad Paparazzi
by Dave Mills and Stephen R. Lang |
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Mr. Stonewall
Contest
at Elements |
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Miss
Stonewall photos for The Mad
Paparazzi by Dave Mills and Stephen
R. Lang |
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Miss Stonewall
Pageant
at Elements |
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Miss
Stonewall photos for The Mad
Paparazzi by Dave Mills and Stephen
R. Lang |
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Mr. Stonewall
Leather Contest at Ramrod |
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Mr.
Stonewall leather photos for The Mad
Paparazzi by Dave mills
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Pageant
production company Halavin Productions and cosmetic and skincare company
Fierté will hold a casting call June 24 for young women interested in
competing in the preliminary pageant season for Miss Florida Teen USA 2008
and Miss Florida USA 2008. Girls ages 14-17 are eligible to compete
within the Teen division and young women ages 18-26 within the Miss division. “We’re
looking for goal-oriented young women 14-26 to represent their hometown,”
said Halavin Productions director and former competitor Angie Halavin. “The
benefits from pageant participation are significant, let alone winning.
Contestants gain increased confidence, poise and self-esteem through their
participation. These qualities will serve them throughout their lives.”
Contestants are given life-skills coaching and pageant winners will receive a
total prize package in excess of $15,000, including a $10,000 beauty package
from presenting sponsor Fierté Cosmetics. Each contestant will receive training
in setting and achieving goals, dealing with stress, public speaking and public
presentation. “We’re delighted to work with these young women not only to
become pageant queens but to become well-rounded young women,” said
Gregory Yap Sam, Fierté CEO and coach to two Miss World titleholders. As
presenting sponsor for all Halavin Productions pageants, Fierté Cosmetics
provides a beauty package to the each titleholder that includes cosmetics and
skincare products, make-up application, hair consultation, custom-designed
couture gown, swimwear, head shots, and coaching on walking, interviewing and
personal presentation. The casting call will begin
11 a.m. at Fierté’s flagship studio,
658 N. Federal Hwy., Fort
Lauderdale in Victoria Park Shoppes. Organizers will look to pre-qualify
contestants for Miss Broward County Teen USA and Miss Broward County
USA, both to be held November 4. Participants will be reviewed on
beauty, intelligence, poise, personal achievement, physical fitness, personal
style, leadership and contribution to the community. Each should be prepared to
present walking and posing skills, give a 30-second monologue and receive a
3-minute panel interview. Participants should bring a head shot, full body
photograph, and a pair of high-heel shoes of at least three inches in height.
Organizers also will review contestant expectations. With more than 18 years
industry experience, family-owned Halavin Productions is dedicated to producing
Florida’s finest preliminary pageants. The company also produces the Miss
Oakland Park Teen USA and Miss Oakland Park USA pageants, the Miss
Pembroke Pines Teen USA and Miss Pembroke Pines USA pageants, and the
Miss Homestead/Florida Keys Teen USA and Miss Homestead/Florida Keys
USA pageants. For information, contact Halavin Productions at
halavinproductionsinc@yahoo.com or
954-445-8181. |
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ART FOR AIDS |
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 This
years
ART FOR
AIDS
Fundraiser is being held at Art Fusion Galleries in the design district
at 1 NE 40th street. There are over 1,000 pieces of affordable art
available from $100 and up from 30 emerging artists! The pre-reception is being
held at “Sheba”
Ethiopian restaurant with live music, at
4029 North Miami Avenue
(next door to Art Fusion Galleries), Friday June 23rd from
6 to
7 pm. There is no admission
to this event; however donations will be accepted and Art Fusion Galleries is
donating 20% of sales to The Center for Positive Connections and 100% of
the silent auction.
Drawing by
Gonzalo Borges who is one of the featured artists at this exhibit. |
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The Naked Boys of Summer Are Coming |
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The weather is
turning warm and many men are thinking about attending gay naked summer camp!!
Each summer, there are all-gay, all-naked events held throughout the
US.
These events are usually held in comfortable conference centers, with many
activities including swimming, hiking, disco dancing, country dancing, evening
entertainment, and special events. Attendees usually stay for about a week.
Registration generally covers all meals, accommodations, and events. Most of
these events are produced by a local naturist clubs. The naked summer camp
schedule for the remainder of 2006 is as follows: IMEN Gathering from July
2-9 at Aberdeen, MD, the GNI Gathering from August 18-27 at Pocono
Mtns, PA, (www.gaynaturists.org),
and the CMEN West Coast Fall Gathering from Aug 28 - Sept 10 at Malibu,
CA (www.cmen.org).
Attendance ranges from 150 to over 500 men at each event. Pre-registration is
always required, and most of these events sell out early. Contact the event of
your choosing for details. Most of these events offer a weekend option as well
as a full week option. Attendees come from all over the world, and range in age
from 21 to 85. So pack your sun block and your toothbrush (There is not much
else you will need!!) and join the gay naked fun this summer! |
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Featured Event of the
Week |
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The 3rd
annual Mr. Noche Latina Contest (an official preliminary to Mr. Florida
Continental) takes place on Monday June 26 at Voodoo Lounge. Doors
open at 9pm with the contest starting promptly at
10pm. The event will star Lewis Nicholson (Current
reigning Mr. Noche
 Latina) Jose Vega (Mr. Noche Latina 2005), Maite
West (Miss Noche Latina 2006), Charisse (Miss Noche Latina Elite
2006), Champagne Bordeaux (Miss Noche Latina 2005), Vegas Dion
(Miss Noche Latina 2004), and Marytrini (Miss Noche Latina Emeritus). The
event is being sponsored by Doug Lowerre, Hotflyers.com, Coors Light, Marks
List (us), Argenti Jewels, Just Circuit.com, Ketel One Vodka, Windamar Beach
Resort, Azucar, Better Bodies Gym, O’Zone, Milancita.com, Latino Boys Magazine,
Michael Murphy Photography, Bottoms & Tops, and Heaven Sent Balloons.
General Admission is $10 before 6/26 and $15 day of event. Table Seats are $20
and sold on a first come first serve basis. For ticket, contestant or
sponsorship information call Scott at 954-478-4587. |
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Other
Upcoming Events |
On Friday June 23rd, Euphoria Fridays will be
having a Gay Pride Event starring DJ Jenni Foxx, DJ Gil
Rodriguez, and a Drag Show with Mizz Cori, Tiffany
Phillips and Lady Ivy.
Score’s
“Evolution Fridays” presents “Proud of being
Gay” this Friday June 23. The night will star DJ
Mike Cruz in his inaugural Miami appearance, as well as a
live show by video star Troy Moore.
The final appearance of Lewis Nicholson as Mr. Noche
Latina 2005 (see featured event of the week for more
info on contest) will be taking place on Friday, June 23rd
at Noche Latina Fridays at
 Elements. Showtime is at
1:30am and also features house diva Champagne Bordeaux,
and guests Maite West (Miss Noche Latina 2006),
Charisse (Miss Noche Latina Elite 2006), and Jose Vega
(Mr. Noche Latina 2004). The night also stars DJ George
Valdez spinning the best mix of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata,
Cumbia, Raggaeton and Top 40 all night long, and the hottest
Latin Go-Go Papi’s. They also feature FREE DRINKS
(well and dom) from
9-11pm.
For more info visit:
www.nochelatinafridays.com
Coliseum
in conjunction with LiveNation events and RCA records
present the only South Florida tour launch of Kelly Clarkson,
Addicted Tour on Friday, June 23. The tour begins on June
30th and Coliseum is giving away 10 tickets to the
concert and free CD’s. The night stars DJ Miik in the
main room and DJ Daisy Deadpetals in the Hip-Hop room.
The Annual Stonewall Ball will take place on June 24th,
at The Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace in
West Palm Beach. The Cocktails & Patron Dinner will be at 6pm
and the Stonewall Ball will be at
9pm
with the Silent Auction from
6 to
10pm. Black Tie or 1960's Attire. As the largest event in the
country that brings the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trandgender
community together with their elected officials, The Stonewall
ball highlights the importance of the Equal Rights movement.
 On Sunday June 25th the Florida Storm Soccer
Team presents an Olympic Gold Dream Pool Party at the
Villa
Venice guest house from 12 to
5pm.This is a benefit to send the team to the Gay Games in
Chicago. For more info go to their website at
www.floridastormsoccer.com
This
Sunday June 25th, Babylon T and Noche Latina T at
Voodoo Lounge presents DJ Herbie James in
the main room, DJ Miik on the Patio and DJ Nena
spinning the Hottest Latin tunes in the beautiful Envy room as
well as shows by Daisy Deadpetals and Vegas Dion.
Don’t forget they feature FREE DRINKS from
5-7pm and the Boardwalk dancers for your viewing
pleasure.
Miami Beach
Arts Trust & Miami Contemporary Dance Company present: Behind the Dance and panel discussion and workshop Monday,
June 26 at
6PM
At the company studio, at
1919 Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach.
The event is Free, and open to the public. The panel will discuss
the many aspects of creating a professional dance performance:
artistic vision and direction, choreography, costumes and sets,
venues, public relations and marketing, technical requirements,
securing funding, make-up, lighting and the synergy of the parts
that make up a complete performance.
Panelists include: Travis Neff, Helena Thevenot, Octavio
Campos, Elaine Wright, Yvonne Labrada, and Ray Sullivan.
This is a presentation of the Miami Beach Arts Trust Evening Bag
series of educational and professional development workshops for
the arts community and the public. For information call
786-586-4286 or E-mail
MBAT@MiamiARTzine.com.
On Monday June 26th Cupids presents
AJ Cross’s birthday party with special performances by
Cirque Du Noir and folk singer Richard Cortez.
On
Tuesday, June 27, at 8pm the GLCC presents Fab
Flicks at the Cinema Paradiso (503 SE 6th
street) in Fort Lauderdale. Support the GLCC at the release of “Beverly
Kills” a movie about a lot of cuties a hot romance and a
twisted drag queen. Tickets are $50 and include food and drink.
For more info call 954-463-9005 ext 227.
Martini Tuesdays
will be at OLA on June 27th from 9pm to
midnight. This event will be immediately following the
Gay Democratic Caucus which will be meeting at OLA from
7p to
9pm. OLA 425 Ocean Drive Miami Beach.
Join Trina Restaurant and Lounge (inside the Atlantic Hotel at 601 N.
Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard) on Tuesday, June 27 from
7 to 11pm7pm as they kick-off their first event in a summer of
signature series, beginning with Trina’s Gourmet Beer
and Food Tour. Learn from
Executive
Chef Michael Coldrick
how to pair your next meal with some of the world’s best beer
varieties. From gourmet beers, to tastings of Trina’s signature
dishes, participants will learn to how to select an appropriate,
even a gourmet beer, for their next meal or party all while in
the company of other gourmet aficionados.
Featuring award-winning cuisine from Executive Chef Michael
Coldrick, Trina boasts stunning views and terrace dining
overlooking the Atlantic Ocean,
a member of Starwood’s Luxury Collection.
Trina Restaurant and Lounge
is a concept brought to
South Florida
by celebrated restaurateurs Don Pintabona, former
executive chef of Tribeca Grill in New York City and
Nick Mautone, former managing partner of Gramercy Tavern.
For more information, please visit:
www.trinarestaurantandlounge.com.
 On Friday and Saturday June 30 and July 1
the Jackhammer presents Tyger Hudson performing
live for your visual pleasure. Then on Sunday, July 2nd
and Monday, July 3rd, they will be celebrating
the 4 Year anniversary of Tea Dance.
 On Saturday, July 1, the Coliseum presents an
official “City of Babylon Tour” event starring DJ Manny Lehman
with productions and performance by RKM Futureboys.
On Sunday July 2 (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 by Electra &
Joe Posa and much more!! Cost is $25 with reservations
and $30 day of cruise.
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Movies at the Sunrise Cinemas Gateway 4 |
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Another Gay
Movie opens
August 18.
About the film:
A raunchy and raucous sex comedy/spoof about four high school
graduates who are aiming to lose their virginity by the end of the Summer with
the help of their chick-magnet, lesbian gal pal, Muffler. Inspired by films like
American Pie, Porky's and even Scary Movie, Todd Stephens (Edge of
Seventeen, Gypsy 83) has created a world where being gay is a non-issue and
losing one's virginity has become top priority. Also featuring appearances by
Matthew Rush, Richard Hatch, Andersen Gabrych, James Getzlaff, Robert Laughlin
and
Ant.
The theme song "Another Gay Sunshine Day" is performed by the
legendary Nancy Sinatra and the film includes music from Amanda Lepore,
Barcelona,
United States of Electronica, Morel
and Jimmy Sommerville.
The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of ETHAN GREEN
opens July 14.
About the film:
Based on the hit
underground comic strip, this hilarious gay romantic comedy follows the story of
Ethan Green, an adorable 26 year-old professional 'assistant,' looking for love
in all the wrong places. Kitchy and fun, sexy and outrageous, Ethan Green is a
sure bet for a good time that might just make your love life look downright
easy.
SAY UNCLE,
from TLA Releasing, opens August 14. SAY UNCLE was shown at MGLFF this
past April. About The Film: A comical clash of suspicion, fear, and
misunderstanding in this "not-quite-black" comedy marks the directorial debut of
Peter Paige (Showtime's "Queer as Folk"). Starring Peter Paige, Kathy Najimy,
Anthony Clark, Jim Ortlieb with Gabrielle Union and Melanie Lynskey.
Portland-based artist Paul Johnson (Peter Paige), who happens to be gay, returns
from his telemarketing job one day to some very distressing news - his closest
friends, the Fabers, are moving to Japan, and they're taking Paul's two year-old
godson Morgan with them. Shifting into serious denial mode, Paul misses their
final departure, but ultimately faces the truth that the Fabers are gone and
aren't coming back .When Paul's friend Russell (Anthony Clark) convinces him to
“get back out in the world,” Paul ventures out to play with some kids at the
local playground. Inspired to find creative ways to maintain the youthful
exuberance he feels, Paul begins to explore every opportunity that might afford
him contact with children: working in a toy store, babysitting, advertising
himself as a nanny (aka "manny"), even considering adoption. Watching Paul's
natural, playful chemistry with the children, one local mother, Maggie Butler
(Kathy Najimy), wonders who this amazing "Super Dad" is. Upon further
investigation, she determines that maybe Paul is up to no good and decides to
rally her neighbors to take action. |
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