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Last Week Wrapped Up |
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 Last
Thursday, July 20, I went to Bills
Filing Station for their Thursday
Karaoke hosted by Rickie and Andrew
(what a cute couple!!!!). You can also catch
Andy at Laughing Matterz.
I then headed over to Elements for
their big double celebration (a roast) of
Toni Barone’s birthday and Pooch’s 30th
year anniversary of
 bartending
in Fort Lauderdale. The roast was hosted by
Russ (of Ramrod) and seen there was
Chris (Jackhammer/Steel), Pompano
Bill, JW (Bushes), Miss Kitty, Diva,
Fabricio, Craig, Guido (Rimmer,
Hotspots), Howard Marr (Fabscout
Entertainment), Jim Albright
(Hotspots), Timmy Barton (Georgie’s
Alibi), Misty Eyes, the entire staff
of Marks List, and many more. It was
a fun night making fun of Toni and Pooch and
laughing with lots of old friends. If you
missed it there is always next year!!!
Congratulation goes out to LOGO TV
who celebrated their one year of being on
the air this past weekend. I for one am very
happy to have a channel dedicated to the Gay
and Lesbian lifestyle!!! |
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Argenti Designer
Jewelers
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Argenti Designer Jewelers
is the perfect place to buy unique and
affordable holiday, birthday, anniversary or
gifts from the heart. They feature
Extraordinary detail to workmanship,
Superior gemstone
 quality,
the highest grade of gold and Sterling
silver, free gift wrap, free shipping, free
gift with purchase, and customer service
with a smile. In addition to all this they
are featuring a HUGE SALE during the
month of July. For more info visit their
store at
300 Southwest 1st Avenue #Q27
at the Las Olas Riverfront, call them
at 954-779-7877 or visit their website at
www.argentidesignerjewelers.com.
Don’t forget to tell Mark that you heard
about him from
www.jumponmarkslist.com. |
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Square Dance Lessons |
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Check out
the free introductory square dance lessons every Friday night in August at
Manhattan South from 8:00-9:30pm; No experience necessary and no partner
required. No funny clothes, wear something comfortable and shoes you can move
in. Each Friday night will be a bit different and won't depend on your
attendance at the others, so go to one or try them all. |
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LGBT Today |
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The
world series of Gay Softball comes to Fort Lauderdale. |
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MGLFF’s August Monthly Screening |
For
MGLFF’s August Monthly Screening, they are proud to present a sneak preview of
one of the most eagerly awaited independent films of the year in the Miami
community, co-directors Wash Westmoreland & Richard Glatzer’s Quinceañera
on Thursday August 17th at Regal
 Cinemas
South Beach at 7:30pm. Quinceañera
is a milagro – a miraculous
exploration of racial, class and sexual tensions colliding in a working class
Latino neighborhood undergoing a rapid gentrification. Fourteen-year-old
Magdalena (Emily Roos) is like any Latina her age – she’s obsessed with her
upcoming quinceañera, the elaborate 2,500-year-old ritual still revered in
Latino culture as the transitional moment when a young girl becomes a woman.
Yet just at the
moment
Magdalena should be happiest, an unexpected turn of events estranges from her
parents and she must go to live with her gentle, great-uncle Tomas (Chalo
Gonzalez) and cousin Carlos (Jesse Garcia), a tough and handsome cholo
kicked out of his own house for being gay.
The small
cottage in which Tomas hosts Magdalena and Carlos,
 meanwhile,
is owned by an affluent white late 30something gay male couple, who take more
than just a neighborly interest in the fiery, street-smart but naive young
Carlos. The consequences go far beyond what Carlos, Tomas or
Magdalena could ever imagine… Winner of BOTH the
Grand Jury
Prize
AND the
Audience
Favorite Award
in
the Dramatic Competition
at the 2006
Sundance
Film Festival,
Quinceañera
celebrates the power of family – chosen family. Earlier this year, in
our 2006 Festival, MGLFF held a panel discussion which posed the question, “After
the popular success of
Brokeback Mountain,
what’s next?”
The answer in their hearts, at least for the moment, is
Quinceañera.
Directors Wash
Westmoreland and Richard Glatzer previously co-directed the film
The Fluffer
in 2001, and Glatzer previously wrote & directed the film
Grief
with Craig Chester.
Westmoreland’s most recent directorial credit was the documentary
Gay Republicans
which
screened at MGLFF 2005. Primarily in English, with some Spanish (translated by
English subtitles).
South Beach's host with the most, Edison Farrow, will
host an after-party at the Buck15
Lounge, located above Miss Yip Restaurant. MGLFF patrons will
receive a free shot of Tequila OR a ½ price drink. |
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Upcoming
Pageants |
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On Thursday, July 27 at 9:30 pm Azucar Nightclub
presents the first annual Mr. Azucar with $4000 in
cash and prizes. Categories include Presentation (Sports),
Interview, Club Wear (creative) and Talent. Admission is $20
until July 26th and $25 day of pageant. For more info
call 305-502-2096.
On Monday July 31, at 9pm Club Boi and Samantha
present the 2nd annual Mr. & Miss Black Oracle
International pageant at the Omega Center at 15600 NW
42nd Avenue in Miami. The Categories will be
Presentation (Self Expression), Evening Gown/Formal Wear,
Sportswear, Talent and Q&A. Admission is $20 in advance and $25
at the door. For more info call Samantha at 786-303-1020.
This years Miss Wilton Manors Illusion (and Classic)
South Florida Pageant
will be held at Elements in grand style on Monday July
31 @ 9pm sharp. With special performances by Shardee
Ross, Erika Norell, Champagne Bordeaux and the current
reigning Miss Illusion 2005-06, Tonna McKennzie. Come
out and support Viva Mirage, Miss Wilton Manors 2004, as
she gives up her title and crowns a new queen of the Island
City, Wilton Manors. For contestant and ticket information
please call 954-849-9111.
On Monday August 7 at 8pm, Boom Nightclub in
conjunction with Samantha Perez presents the 3rd
annual Mr.
Florida Continental Pageant.
The pageant will star Lewis Nicholson (Mr. Florida
Continental 2005), Jose Vega (Mr. Florida Continental
2004), Vegas Dion (Miss Florida Continental 2006),
Diva (Miss Florida Continental Elite 2006), Gloria Klein
(Miss Florida Continental Elite 2005), Erika Norell (Miss
Everything), and Champagne Bordeaux (Miss Florida
2005/6). General Admission is $15 and table seats are $25. For
more info call Samantha at 954-327-8148.
Steel
Nightclub,
Shardee Ross, and B&B Productions presents the
4th annual Miss Fort Lauderdale Illusions Pageant
with over $800 in prizes on Monday August 7th
with doors opening at 8pm and pageant starting promptly at
9:30pm. The theme is Mistress in Black and the night will star
Deja, Gia Nicole West and Carmen V. Jones (all
formers). Admission is $10. For more info call 954-347-4487. |
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Art Expressions
Fall Exhibition |
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Art
Expressions
(1212 NE 4 Avenue) is pleased to present Fall Exhibition. Embracing the
season of evolving, changing and harvesting, the group exhibition will present
works by the gallery’s core group of artists, while also introducing the work of
other local and emerging artists. Exhibit will run from August 19 through
September 29. A wine and cheese reception to meet the artists will be held
on Saturday, August 19th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Admission is free. For
Information: 954-527-7700 |
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The War
Tapes |
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Straight
from the front lines in Iraq, The War Tapes is the first war movie
filmed by soldiers themselves. This is Operation Iraqi Freedom as filmed
by Sergeant Steve Pink, Sergeant Zack Bazzi and Specialist Mike
Moriarty. Through their candid footage, these
 men
open their hearts and take us on an unforgettable journey, capturing camaraderie
and humor along with the brutal and terrifying experiences they face. The
War Tapes will be presented by Emerging Cinemas at Cinema Paradiso
August 4 - 6 and at The Stage West at
Duncan
Theater August 3 - 5.
Directly after the 6pm showing on August 3 at The Stage West at Duncan Theater
and after the 6pm and 8pm showings on August 4 at Cinema Paradiso, soldier with
camera, Michael Moriarty will field questions from the audience in a "no
holds barred" Q&A. (Cinema Paradiso 503 SE 6 Street in downtown Fort
Lauderdale on the South bank of the New River just east of Broward County
Courthouse. Parking is Free in the courthouse garage. For advance tickets visit
www.FLIFF.com
or call 954-525-3456. |
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On the Mark Advertising |
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What do
all these businesses have in common you ask?? They are all current and
SATISFIED advertisers on Mark's
South
Florida list.
Alcazar Resort,
Argenti Designer Jewelers,
Bill‘s filling Station,
Better Bodies Gym,
Boardwalk,
Boom,
Bottoms and Tops,
Boy Bar,
Cheston
 House,
China White,
Coconut Cove Guesthouse,
Cupids,
Dalilah Rose Salon,
Elements,
Hair Brainz Salon,
Hamburger Mary's,
Gay Mart,
Jackhammer,
La Casa Del Mar Resort,
Latino Boys Magazine,
Live for Today Gay and Lesbian Travel,
Mary's Resort,
Naked Grape,
New Moon,
Palm Plaza Resort,
Pandora Events,
Jim Franklin (Related Cervera Realty Services (RCRS),
Score,
SoBe Social Club ,
Steel,
Stevie Moon Tattoos,
Tea Cruise,
The Joshua Tree,
To The Moon Marketplace,
Ultra Events,
Villa Venice,
Windamar Beach Resort,
Worthington Guesthouse,
Zoo Two Clothing Company. For more info on how you can
JUMP on the bandwagon and start making your advertising dollars work for
you
CLICK HERE. |
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Other
Upcoming Events |
 Tonight,
Wednesday, July 26, Join HUMP at China White
as they celebrate their door diva, Lady Ivy's birthday.
The night also features DJ FX, MC Mizz Cori, Host
Jordan Bailey, drink specials all night, no cover and lots
of surprises!! Everyone here at Marks List wishes Lady Ivy a
very Happy Birthday and many more to come!!
The pre-grand opening party for
Berlin
is tonight Wed July 26, and the Grand Opening Party
is Friday July 28.
 Crème
Lounge
at Score celebrates their 1 year anniversary and
DJ Prides Birthday this Thursday, July 27. They
also feature Julio Diaz on Drums shows
by Joy Entertainment, Free CD’s and Free Stoli Cocktails.
Then on Friday, July 28 Evolution at Score presents
Grammy award winner Hex
 Hector
at their turntables.
On Thursday, July 27th Boybar
presents Adora’s Open Mic contest with shows at
10:30pm and 11pm sharp. The winner gets a $75 bar tab.
The Weekend of July 28th and 29th Steel
celebrates its 1 Year Anniversary party entitled “1
Year and Steel Glowing.” On Friday they feature DJ Wendy
Hunt and on Saturday DJ Robert Rodriguez.
 On
Friday, July 28, Noche Latina Fridays presents
the Official Victory Party for Jose Navarro for
winning Mr. Noche Latina 2006. The night will star
house diva Champagne Bordeaux, and special guests
Maite West (Miss Noche Latina 2006), Lewis Nicholson
(Mr. Noche Latina 2005) and of course Jose. DJ George
Valdez spins the best mix of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata,
Cumbia, Raggaeton and top 40 all night long! In addition the
night features FREE DRINKS from 9-11pm
(well and Dom) and the hottest Latin Go-Go Papi’s. For
more info visit
www.nochelatinafridays.com.
In Addition to all this they will also be giving away 10 FREE
TICKETS to the MARC ANTHONY concert taking place on
Sunday July 30th at the American Airlines Arena.
Lavender Writes
Presents an Open Mic Reading of fiction and poetry at Borders
Books and Music in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, July 29
at 8 p.m.
Writers of all stripes and conventions are invited to read their
best work at this Lavender Writes event. Both published and
unpublished writers are welcome to take the microphone during
the evening. Everyone who enjoys good writing is invited to
attend. This is a free event, Mc'd by Lavender Writes
President, Mauro Montoya. Anyone who wishes to read can
sign up in advance at
LWrites@mindspring.com.
Audience members can just show up. After the reading, writers
and audience members are invited to mingle over coffee and
dessert at the Borders Cafe. Borders is located at 2240 East
Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. For more information or to
sign up, contact Lavender Writes at
LWrites@mindspring.com.
 The
Naked Grape’s
new additional Wine & Bar Lounge is now open and ready to
serve the entire community. They are throwing a big party to
showcase this great addition to Wilton Manors nightlife on
Saturday July 29th from 8pm till midnight
featuring wine, beer food and music. They will feature no cover
charge, first drink free, Hors d’oeuvres by Dakota Catering,
live music by DJ Shane Woten, and lots of fun.
This
Sunday July 30, Babylon T and Noche Latina T at
Voodoo Lounge presents DJ Paulie in the
main room, DJ Miik on the Patio and new Latin DJ Jarel
spinning in the Envy Room (this Sunday will be the
grand re-opening of the Envy room after renovations) as well as
shows by Erika Norell and Vegas Dion. Don’t forget
they feature FREE DRINKS from
5-7pm
and the Boardwalk dancers for your viewing pleasure.
The Pet
Projects
monthly benefit dog wash at Bark Park in
Snyder
Park
(3299 SW 4th Avenue) is this Sunday, July 30th
from 9am till 3pm.
On
Wednesday August 2nd Steel Nightclub
presents the grand opening of Alegria, the newest
Brazilian night in Fort Lauderdale from 7pm till 2am. The
night will feature live Brazilian band Batuke Brazil
featuring Fatima Giovanini and Italo Ayala. The
night also features no cover, free parking and is hosted by
Juliana Botta.
On Thursday August 3, Torpedo presents a
birthday party for Deja Devonier, with special guest Miss
Florida 2005/6
Champagne Bordeaux.
 South
Florida Diva Chyna Girl will be celebrating her birthday
at Euphoria Fridays on Friday, August 4th.
DJ Ebonee Excell and DJ Jenni Foxx will be
spinning. There will be shows by Daisy D, Tiffany and Chyna.
Admission is free before 10pm and only $5 after. Euphoria
Fridays is at Madiba, 1766 Bay Road in South Beach. For
more information
Click here.
Coliseum
and Livenation presents the official Mariah Carey
Pre-Party on Friday Aug 4th. Score a
chance to win free tickets to the Saturday Aug
5th
concert at The American Airlines Arena.
Peter Burke
and the monthly gay “Tea Cruise”, celebrating its
2 year
anniversary Sunday, August 6th!
The Tea Cruise continues to sail 3-6 P.M. from the 3rd
Avenue Bridge aboard the Musette yacht, thanks to the loyal
support of local and visiting monthly cruisers! Join other
locals and visitors for this special anniversary celebration
with Hot Dancers and featured entertainers, “Nikki
Adams” and “Deja D” and DJ Marcio. For reservations
call Peter 1-888-211-3266 Visa / MC / AMEX “Bon Voyage!”
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Tapas and
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Tuesday's
at Trina continues, this month switching out its popular Tapas and Trinis
night, for a Tapas and Mojitos theme cosponsored by Bacardi.
South Floridians will have the chance to sample some of Trina's mouth-watering
Tapas creations, like Crab Falafel with Chick Pea Hummus, Blue Cheese and Walnut
Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon, Crispy Oysters “Rockefeller” and many more
detectible dishes… all while sipping down signature Mojitos provided by Bacardi.
The events provide an upscale alternative to mixing and mingling in South
Florida, giving the opportunity to network with new friends or catch up with
your current ones...all under the back-drop of Trina's stunning views that
overlook the
Atlantic
Ocean.
Located within The Atlantic Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, the property is a
member of Starwood’s Luxury Collection. Resources raised from the monthly
event directly benefit YouthAIDS HIV/AIDS prevention programs which
provide solid, action-oriented solutions around the world. If it's Tuesday,
something is going on at Trina Restaurant and Lounge. Every second Tuesday of
the month is Tapas and Tinis night - August 8, Sept 12. Wine Pairing
dinner takes place every third Tuesday - August 15, Sept 19 and their
Gourmet Beer and Food Tour every fourth Tuesday - August 22, Sept 26 |
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Pride of
Greater Fort Lauderdale |
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The Board
of Pride of Greater Fort Lauderdale, the producers of the annual
Stonewall Street Festival & Parade, will be holding a new member recruitment
gathering on Thursday August 10, at 7pm
in the Manchester Lounge at Georgie’s Alibi. There are currently
3 open voting positions on the board and numerous committee chairmanships that
need to be filled. The 2006 Festival was their biggest and most successful
event to date, but to continue to grow, the board needs to expand and hopefully
further diversify its membership. Specifically, the board hopes some of the
women of our community will show interest in joining as there are currently no
women on the board of the organization. If you have interest in becoming a
member of PGFTL, please join them on August 10th at the Alibi or send
an email to
info@stonewallstreetfestival.com
prior to August 10th. |
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