Last Wednesday June 27, Twist celebrated their 14^th Anniversary with what was can only be said as a Who’s Who of South Beach and beyond. Every room of Twist was packed with people having a good time. With 3 DJ’s, so many rooms I can never count them, and what is now their famous Gaiety room Twist always promises a fun time 7 days a week!! From all of us here at Marks List we wish Richard, Joel and the entire Management and Staff of Twist many more years of success!!! 

Thursday night Foreplay, a new Gay night at the spectacular Bricks nightclub opened in downtown Miami. The crowd was a Who's Who of the South Florida publishing world including representatives from Latino Boys Magazine, Wire, 411/Express and of course, Mark's List. TP Lords and Tiffany entertained the crowd and DJ George Ferrero kept everyone on their feet. Congrats to Freddy & Alberto at upallnite for getting their party off to a great start. 

On Saturday, June 30, was the final night of Cupids Cabaret. I arrived at 11:30 and the club was already packed. They featured Free drinks from 10-11pm, and lots of merchandise up for auction to benefit the Poverello Center. Congrats to Cupids Queen B, Brandy, for 7 fabulous years of business and here’s wishing her much success in the new club Lifestylez (Look Below for line-up). 

Sunday night the guys from upallnite started another party, Machos at Flavour Nightclub in Coconut Grove. The night was hosted by Rebecca Glasscock and featured an amateur strip contest, hot go-go boys and percussion artist Mandy Romao. DJ George Ferrero kept the dance floor hoppin. Congrats to Freddy and Alberto at upallnite once again for getting a 2^nd night off to a great start.

Lifestylez Nightclub, West Palm Beaches newest dance club and after hours party place presents its new line-up: Wednesdays features 18 and over party with no cover for 21 and up. Thursdays is Dollar night with a $1 cover, 1 Well and Dom, $1 Pool Tournament ($50 cash prize) all this till 12am, then $2 for everything until 3am, then its $3 for everything. Fridays feature Hip-Hop, R&B, and Top 40 night with no cover before 11pm and $5 thereafter. Saturdays is Latin Night, with a DJ and live monthly bands. Women are free before 11pm, $10 cover. Sundays, Misty Eyez presents “Rising Star” talent contest with no cover all night. For more info call 561-642-5299.

All Gay "Glass Bottom Boat Party" presented by Peter Burke's Tea Cruise" this Sunday, July 8th. Sailing aboard the "SeaExperience" from Bahia Mar (A1A one mile south of Las Olas on right.), Ft Lauderdale. Boarding at 5:00, Sail 5:30 - 8:00 P.M. Parking ($5) behind Radisson at Bahia Mar. Boat docked just south of hotel. Sailing to one of south Florida’s most popular coral reefs! View tropical fish from glass bottom, snorkel free or JUST PARTY! Great music, 2 free drinks (wine or beer), BYOB OK (mixers, setups & snacks included). NO GLASS. BYO Snacks OK. Space is limited. Admission is $40 P.P. For more info call Peter at 954-649-1107.

A poll released last week shows that for the first time a majority of Americans believe that gays and lesbians could not change their sexuality even if they wanted to. The CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll found that 56 percent of respondents do not believe sexual orientation can be changed. That is a marked change in the past six years. A 2001 CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll found only 45 percent of respondents believed sexuality was unchangeable and in 1998 a CNN/Time poll the number was 36 percent. When asked whether homosexuality is nature or nurture the 515 people surveyed in the new poll respondents were more closely divided. Forty-two percent of respondents to the current poll said they believe homosexuality is the result of upbringing or environment, while 39 percent said they believe it is genetic. Similar polls in the 1970s and 1980 found fewer than 20 percent of Americans believed said a person is born homosexual. The survey is the latest in a series of recent polls showing public support growing for gays and lesbians. A poll conducted last month found that 79 percent support gays serving openly in the military.  A second poll conducted in May found that a majority believed same-sex couples should be recognized but were almost equally divided on whether that should be marriage or civil unions.  Forty-three percent opposed both. On the topic of adoption, however, 57 percent said same-sex couples should be allowed to adopt children.

SeaWorld's Talent Resources will be in Miami looking for exciting new musical talent for special events, park-wide performances and atmosphere entertainment. Of special interest are Island/Caribbean, Mediterranean and Latino musical acts, vocal groups, Jimmy Buffett-stlye artists, as well as specialty and variety acts. They are also looking for festive Christmas musical acts and jazz/pop acts for Holiday season. Auditions will be held on July 15, by appointment only.  For an audition time or questions call: (407) 370-1303 or 1 (877)-SWSHOWS.

Chris and Russ of Steel Jackhammer present a special Independence T on Wednesday July 4^th from 5pm to 2am with DJ Lydia Prim. As usual T Dance at Steel features no cover, $3.50 well and Dom beers (bud & Bud light), Beer Bust, and plenty of FREE Parking!!

This Saturday July 7^th is the much anticipated grand opening of Halo in South Beach featuring Crystal Waters performing live!! 

On Saturday July 7^th Ultra Events presents their 8^th anniversary Party……KISS (for women who love women and their gay male friends) being held at Sessions Nightclub (formerly Tabu… 2674 East Oakland Park Blvd). The night will star DJ AD and their sexy female Go-Go dancers. Doors open at 9pm with reduced admission until 10pm. They will feature drink specials all night including $3 bud/bud lights, $4 Corona’s and $4 Jagerbombs. For more information call 305-467-6372 or 954- 288-8691 or check their website at pandoraultra.com. 

This weekend, July 6, 7 and 8 is the grand opening of Uncles which will feature a huge dance floor, an outdoor patio bar, tons of free parking, regulation sand volleyball court, video lounge with Joe & Craig and much more. Check them out at 1000 State Road 84.

Actors’ Playhouse in Conjunction with CoralGaybles.com presents a special pre-show theater event 07/19/07. Tickets are $20.00. 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 the play TOM FOOLERY 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. NO FOOLERY! TomFoolery returns to the Miracle Theatre after a decade of peace. You just need a healthy dose of attitude to enter the witty, wicked, offbeat and thoroughly twisted world of famed satirical songwriter Tom Lehrer. In concerts, television appearances and a series of now-classic recordings, the Harvard-educated math professor delighted millions of fans during the 1950s and ’60s with his dry, cynical but good-humored attacks on the A-bomb, racism, pollution, pornography, the military, the boy scouts and, of course, mathematics. Nothing is sacred in this hysterical revue featuring such Lehrer favorites as Poisoning Pigeons In The Park,  When You Are Old And Grey, The Masochism Tango, The Old Dope Peddler, The Vatican Rag and an unforgettable Gilbert & Sullivan-esque recitation of the table of elements, linked together with his own inimitable concert patter. Rediscover the man and songs that have delighted and skewered the world for over forty years. The circle goes round and round! Group reservations must be made in advance through group sales office M-F  9:00A.M. To 6:00P.M. Call 305 444 9293 Ext. 613 Kathi Gibson

The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of South Florida (GLCC) Board of Directors proudly announces the June 20 demolition of several buildings on the East side of Andrews Avenue, the future site of the new GLCC facility. “The timing of this demolition, days before our local Gay Pride Celebration and the Stonewall Street Festival, could not have been better,” reports Paul Hyman, Executive Director of the GLCC. “This demolition marks a critical and exciting step for Broward County and the whole of South Florida, clearing the path for us to demonstrate the huge role and influence of the local GLBT population with an appropriately visible and beautiful new facility.” Hyman has been quietly recruiting individuals, and building teams of local community leaders and specialists in areas ranging from architecture to legal affairs, to fund-raising and marketing, in preparation for the new growth phase for the organization. He went on to say, “Our investment of time and emphasis on planning these first steps were critical and extremely successful. Now, with a solid base of resources in place, we are moving forward strategically to continue to deliver the critical programs and services we provide to those in need in our community. We will not lose focus on the people we serve on a daily basis while we create our new home.” One of the new resources is the Building Committee, which Hyman recommended to the board.  Its sole focus is to oversee the building of the new facility. The committee reports to the GLCC Board of Directors.  “The Building Committee’s expertise ranges from local financial planning and real estate professionals, to legal counsel, architects and space planners, all working together to oversee details,” reports Jerry Algozer, President of the GLCC Board of Directors. He continued, “We are extremely fortunate to have a wealth of expertise and passion serving on the Building Committee to protect our interests and provide strategic recommendations to the Board.”   Tyler Healis, Chairman of the Building Committee, adds “The Committee is charged with assuring that the needs of the community are met in the new building. We are also focused on the details of our relationship and contract with Tarragon Corporation, the developer, whom purchased the existing GLCC building.” Central to the GLCC’s analysis and decision-making is the option of completing its building project with modified or reduced involvement from Tarragon Corporation.  States Jerry Algozer, GLCC Board President, “We are engaging Tarragon in some amicable and preliminary conversations which may lead to the GLCC proceeding more independently with the new building project.  Were we to do so, we would take clear title to the new site now, along with a financial disbursement from Tarragon, as provided for in our contract.  We continue to have positive communications and cooperation with Tarragon as we generate plans to proceed with the new facility.”   To support the Building Committee and further protect the community and Center’s interests, Hyman has also strengthened the GLCC’s existing legal expertise by retaining the services of Warren Kozlow, Esq.  “Warren is instrumental in analyzing and overseeing the legal aspects of our continuing meetings and dialogue with Tarragon Corporation as well as safeguarding our financial position.” says Hyman. The new facility is currently planned to consist of 18,000 square feet on three floors. It will provide accommodations in its meeting rooms for over 50 different community groups currently utilizing the existing space each month ranging from HIV and AIDS support groups, and neighborhood associations, to more social and cultural organizations such as 12-Step groups, SAGE, and a women’s rap group.  The facility also provides room for expansion to meet future needs.  The site is located on the East side of Andrews Avenue, directly across from the current site on some of the most desirable and centrally located real estate allowing people to watch the  progress moving forward. Darcy Beeman, the Vice President of the Board, speaks to the enthusiasm and teamwork at the GLCC. “We have some incredible individuals in our local GLBT community who have stepped forward and are providing expertise, financial support and passion to make sure we set new standards and exceed expectations in a way that will make the community very proud,” she commented.  Marketing and Public Relations Committee has been created “to shift these critical responsibilities from GLCC staff to allow them to focus more directly on improving the lives of those in need, as well as reaching out and communicating with our donor community,” says Hyman. Rick Gibson, who serves on the GLCC Board and Chairs the Marketing and PR Committee, shares “The central location of the new building and the incredible range of programs and services of the GLCC are a tremendous basis from which to grow an already remarkable organization.  This new facility will provide our GLBT community a meeting place and resource it deserves, visitors a source for information, and all of us a local venue to meet and celebrate our uniquely diverse culture”. The GLCC is a non-profit organization, providing information, education, advocacy, support, human services, cultural experiences, and social opportunities to foster personal development and quality of life for the entire community.   For more information about the GLCC’s plans or to learn ways individuals or businesses can provide support, please contact Robert Boo, Director of Development at the GLCC at 954-463-9005 or rboo@glccsf.com.