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Last Weekend was the much anticipated and very successful NAGAAA Gay Softball World
Series, and events were
happening all over town. Here
are a few of the pics, but for
more check out the Mad Paparazzi
or just
CLICK HERE.
Last Thursday was the premiere
of Another Gay Movie at
the Gateway Theater, and I had a
GREAT time!! The movie is
hysterical and I recommend
everyone to take time out of
their busy schedules to go see
this parody of the teen movie
genre. For a complete review
CLICK HERE to see
At the Movies with Misty Eyez.
A special thank you to Jan
Mitchell (of Jan Mitchell
and Associates) for doing such a
good job promoting this movie as
well as always supporting the
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Centaur releases new volume
from New York's Soakin' Wet Party |
The
spectacular
Hudson River
Pier dance Soakin Wet is the creation of event producer Don Turner
and for the past six years has been the highlight of New York City's summer
event schedule, attracting people from fifteen states and four different
countries. Veteran Soakin Wet DJ Rob Harris steps into the spotlight
this year to mix the official CD, produced by
 Centaur
for the third consecutive year. As with the first two volumes by DJ David
Knapp, Harris has captured the spirit, energy and vibe of the annual Soakin
Wet party in his new CD, Party Groove: Soakin Wet Volume 3. "Centaur
has brought the Soakin Wet party to a new level," says Don Turner when asked
about the addition of another Soakin Wet CD to the series. "I didn't plan on
Soakin Wet becoming so big, but now we have three CDs supporting the growth of
the party." Voted DC's favorite DJ for three consecutive years, Harris
brings his own style of "Twisted House" to the rich club music scene in the
Nation's capital. Harris combines elements of tribal beats, diva anthems and
classics with a smidge and a nod to disco, a sound that he has made his own with
residencies at DC's hottest clubs including Cobalt and Apex. A former military
boy, Chicago native and close friend of Don Turner, Harris has an unbridled
passion for music that he enjoys sharing with everyone, albeit with family and
friends, or a proverbial journey during a night out at the club. Party
Groove: Soakin Wet Volume 3 boasts several #1 artists, remixes
by dance music’s top producers and a who's-who of summer hits straight from the
dance charts. With half of the songs currently on Billboard's Hot Dance Club
Play chart, Harris has loaded up the mix with top 10 favorites including DJ
Mike Cruz presenting Joi Cardwell and Georgie Porgie with "It's
Over" and L.E.X.'s latest single, "Let Me Hear The Music,"
which features Niki Haris. Zhana Saunders, Ashlee and Suzanne
Shaw all provide vocals for new tracks that Harris includes, and his choice
of instrumentals with "Dance 2 Disco," "I Like It" and "Remember
the Past," make for smooth transitions throughout. Rachel Panay, a DC
native, also makes an appearance with her new single "The Real Thing."
Party Groove: Soakin Wet Volume 3 will be available in stores nationwide on
August 29, including Virgin, Tower Records and online at
www.centaurmusic.com, where visitors can listen to samples of every track on
the album. Partial proceeds of Soakin
Wet 6 will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS |
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"The
Leather Masked Ball" |
Bound South,
a leather community service organization and Care Resource, South
Florida's oldest and largest HIV/AIDS community service organization, have
joined forces to
 bring Fort
Lauderdale the premiere leather gathering of 2006, "The Leather Masked
Ball". This event will be an official Broward event during White Party
Week (http://www.whiteparty.org),
one of the world’s oldest and largest HIV/AIDS fundraisers benefiting Care
Resource. The event will be held at Steel nightclub on Friday,
November 24, and will coincide with WoofFest 2006 which will be in
Fort Lauderdale the same weekend. People from around the world will
be converging on South Florida for these two huge events and "The Leather
Masked Ball" will be an event that one must not miss. The event
proceeds will be split evenly between Care Resource, and the Leather Archives in
Chicago.
Performing at this amazing event will be two renowned DJ's: Herbie James &
Randy Bettis "The Leather Masked Ball" will open at 9:00 PM and run till
3:00 AM with special demonstrations throughout the evening by the South Florida
Bondage Club. The VIP Reception runs from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. "The Leather
Masked Ball" is the brain child of Leatherwerks Co-Owner Eric Lawrence
and his life partner, Male Erotic Artist Ira Smith. White Party Week,
now in its
 22nd
year, is a premier fundraiser for Care Resource. Care Resource uses the funds to
cover operating expenses, providing much-needed services to people infected and
affected by the disease. Tickets to Bound South & Care Resources
"The Leather Masked Ball" is $20
in advance, $25 at the door, $35 for VIP and will be available through the white
party web site at Http://www.WhiteParty.org
in the very near future. Bound South will donate its share of the proceeds from
the Ball to the Leather Archives and Museum in Chicago, which works to preserve
and share the history of the leather community. Bound South committee members
are also compiling the leather histories of New York and Fort Lauderdale
entitled "Leather Pride from
New York City to Fort Lauderdale",
and will have a display at the event. This display will go to the Archives
after the Fort Lauderdale event.
Bound
South invites donations of used leather gear for a sale and auction to be held
on Labor Day 4-8PM at Elements. Anyone with leather items to donate for
sale or auction by Bound South should take them to LeatherWerks, either the
store or the annex at the Ramrod. Know that 100% of the revenues from the
Labor Day sale & auction benefit Bound South's work for the leather community.
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Benefit
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Lucky Strike Lanes announced today that it will host a night of
bowling and music in collaboration with MTV Latin America to benefit
Pridelines Youth Services. The event will be held on August 24th
from
6:00-9:00 PM and it will feature Peruvian-born DJ Enrique Araujo at the
turntables. Guests will be able to make a suggested minimum voluntary
contribution of $10 at the door and Lucky Strike Lanes has pledged to donate $10
for each lane purchased during the event. Reservations are strongly recommended
and can be made at 305-532-0307. With custom décor and retro flare, Lucky
Strike Lanes is Miami’s premiere upscale bowling lounge. Featuring 14 state of
the art bowling lanes, two 9’ Brunswick pool tables, a forty foot bar, a red
velvet curtain private room and what’s been called “A menu that speaks to the
inner child” by the L.A. Times (fun dishes like Tomato and Cheese S’mores and
Tuna Lollipops were created by Grammy-caterer Along Came Mary), it’s the place
to go. For more information visit:
www.bowlluckystrike.com.
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21st Annual
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival |
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The Fort
Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) is revving up for their 21st Annual
event scheduled for October 20 –
November 12, 2006.
FLIFF announced that they will open the fest Friday, October 20, 7:30pm at
Parker Playhouse with the Florida Premiere of Pedro Almodóvar’s Volver
followed by a Fiesta. President and CEO of FLIFF, Gregory von Hausch,
commented, “We selected
Volver
because Pedro Almodóvar is universal. His films are enjoyed no matter what
language you may speak. In
South Florida’s culturally diverse community,
Volver,
will speak to everyone. We also wanted our opening night film to be lighter in
tone. I think, in today’s world, we all need an escape. It doesn't hurt that
this film is being toasted as Almodóvar’s best yet - and that says it all.”
Volver, which walked away with Best Actress Awards for all five leading ladies
and Best Screenplay at Cannes Film Festival, stars
Pénelope Cruz,
Carmen Maura, Lola Duenas, Blanca Portillo, Yohana Cobo. The film was
written and directed by Almodóvar. Volver is a meeting of “Mildred Pierce” and
“Arsenic and Old Lace”, combined with the surrealistic naturalism of his fourth
film, ¿Qué he hecho yo para merecer esto! (What have I done to Deserve This?),
that is, Madrid and its lively working-class neighborhoods, where the
immigrants from the various Spanish provinces share dreams, lives and fortune
with a multitude of ethnic groups and other races. At the heart of this social
framework, three generations of women survive wind, fire and even death, thanks
to goodness, audacity and a limitless vitality.
FESTIVAL
SPONSORS include: Broward County, Greater Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida Arts, National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Steve Savor, AutoNation,
Sundance Channel, Comcast, DeSantis Center, Gallery One, Jet Blue, Air France,
Metro PCS, British Air, Kodak, Parker Playhouse, Alpine Motors, Antje Farber,
Vasquez Foundation, Ocean Blue Press, City of Fort Lauderdale, Perna Design, The
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, The Coast, Rock 93, Go Riverwalk, City Smart
Magazine, JumpOnMarksList.com, Express Gay News, The 411, New Times
ABOUT
FLIFF: The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival is a
501(3)(c) not-for profit organization dedicated to presenting top new
independent film from the U.S. and around the globe, introducing visiting
filmmakers to Fort Lauderdale, supporting our local filmmakers and providing an
outlet for cultural arts to the South Florida Community year-round. For more
info go to
www.FLIFF.com or call 954-525-3456. |
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The
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We live in an
industrial world and in this world often things are discarded for something new
and improved. This is where artist Robert Perry comes in. As a lighting
sculpture, Perry utilizes primarily aluminum, stainless steel, recycled
materials, found objects and industrial scrap metal in his lighting structures.
Whether it be an old aluminum fan blade, a set of kitchen utensils or perhaps a
piece of an automobile, Perry will find a way to light it up and make it come to
life. By combining the natural qualities of light and shadow with the strength
and hardness of raw metals, unique sculptures are formed. Considered by many to
be an Artisan of Light, designer Robert Perry has spent years earning his living
as an award winning theatrical lighting designer. Robert incorporated the skills
that he learned in the theatrical world to create unique handcrafted lighting
sculptures and fixtures by combining the creativity of sculptures and the
beautiful effects of light and shadow. His designs not only convey a sense of
rawness and strength, but also passion, honesty and humor.
Art
Expressions Gallery (1212 NE 4th Ave
Fort Lauderdale) proudly invites you to join them on Saturday, September 9th
to meet Robert Perry as he presents his work. A wine and cheese reception will
be held that evening from 7:00 P.M. to
9:00 P.M. Admission is free. The exhibit will run
through September 29 and the Gallery Hours are: Mon. - Sat. 11:00 am - 7:00 pm.
Admission is free. For more info call 954-527-7700. |
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9/11 Fifth Anniversary Tribute |
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Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) will pay tribute to the 5th
Anniversary of 9/11 and to those who lost their lives on the day that shook
the world. The tribute will take place at Cinema Paradiso on September
11 beginning at
6:30pm with a color guard presentation by local firefighters, and
an opening meditation by Rick Hunter, lead pastor at the
City
Church. FLIFF will present a special screening of THE GUYS,
starring Academy Award™ nominee Sigourney Weaver (Alien, Ghostbusters,
Working Girl) and Tony and Emmy Award-winner Anthony LaPaglia (star
of the hit CBS drama Without A Trace). An adaptation from the stage
play by Anne Nelson, THE GUYS is a powerfully moving and
unexpectedly humorous film about a
New York City
journalist (Weaver) who is called upon to help a fire captain (LaPaglia) write a
series of eulogies for the men he lost at the World Trade Center. As the
fireman begins to open up and work through his grief, the two form an unexpected
bond and we rediscover the quiet heroism that informs all of our daily lives.
Following the
film, there will be an open discussion regarding how different aspects of our
lives have changed since 9/11. This broad panel discussion will include: Fort
Lauderdale City Manager George Grestas who was in New York at the time
the airplanes hit the Twin Towers,
Dr. Larry
Thompson
of First Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale, and Tommy Melanges, a
Junior at St. Thomas Acquinas High School in Broward County who was 11
years old at the time of 9/11/2001, plus representatives of the Broward County
Schools and the Muslim Community.
Hal Axler, Director of Operations, for Fort Lauderdale
International Film Festival and Cinema Paradiso, who spearheaded the event,
commented, 9/11 changed our world and our lives forever. We felt it was
extremely important to offer the community a way to honor the 5th
Anniversary of the event that took so many lives and devastated not only the
great city of New York, but left its mark on the world. We hope it will be an
evening of
history,
healing, and hope.
 After
the panel discussion, a complimentary sneak preview of the documentary "The
Saint of 9/11" will be presented. The film, which celebrates the life of
FDNY Chaplain, Father Mychal Judge, a proud homosexual, who lost
his life at the
World
Trade Center, will be featured at the 21st Annual Fort Lauderdale International
Film Festival. In a special presentation during the next city commission
meeting, The Honorable Jim Naugle, Mayor of Fort Lauderdale will issue a
proclamation naming this day Cinema Paradiso 9/11 Commemoration Day.
TICKETS are $10 General Admission, $ 8 Students and Seniors, $5.00 FLIFF members
Proceeds from the event will benefit Broward Firefighters.
For
additional Information go to
www.fliff.com or
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Featured Events of the Week |
 This Friday and Saturday August 25th and
26th the Boardwalk presents the Queen of Video
Chi Chi LaRue with her boys live, raw and in concert. Then on Labor Day
weekend September 1, 2 & 3 they will feature video star Julian
Fantechi.
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Other Upcoming Events |
On Friday August 25th, Noche Latina
Fridays at Elements in is featuring a benefit to send
Lewis Nicholson (Mr. Noche Latina 2005) to Mr.
Continental in
Chicago this Labor Day weekend. He will be one of 3 guys
representing South Florida
 at
the nationals and he needs our help in raising the extra money
needed to bring home the title. There will be raffles, silent
auctions, and an all star show at 1:30 starring Erika Norell,
Champagne Bordeaux, Amanda West, Jose Navarro, Jose Vega and
Lewis where everyone will be donating their time and tips.
Please come out and support our boy. Noche Latina Friday’s also
feature DJ George Valdez spinning the hottest Latin
tunes, Hot Latin Go-Go Papis and FREE DRINKS
from 9-11pm. For more info visit
www.nochelatinafridays.com.
On Friday, August 25th, Evolution
Fridays at Score presents circuit DJ Chris Cox,
with lights by Tony Lage and the Score Boys.
Boom
presents an after party for Mary J Blige on Friday
August 25th with surprise DJ and CD Give-a-ways.
 One
of
Miami's
most popular DJs, DJ Gil Rodriguez, has decided to turn
in the headphones and stop spinning. Currently working the
turntables at Euphoria Fridays, Score, Twist Caliente,
O'Zone, Azucar and Pandora Events, he will give it
all up by the end of this month to pursue his daytime career and
spend more time with his family. Join Euphoria Fridays as
he spins for the last time on Friday, August 25th at
Madiba (1766 Bay Road Miami Beach.
Back by popular demand Jackhammer presents Rod Stephens
live on Saturday, August 26th.
Superstar DJ Robbie Leslie will be spinning this Saturday
night, August 26th at Steel Nightclub.
Then on Monday August 28th Steel
in conjunction with Tonna McKenzie presents the Miss
Fantasy Illusion & Classic Pageant at
9pm sharp!! The on Thursday August 31st, they
present the Campiest Belt Buckle contest with cash and
prizes.
On Sunday August 27th from
12 to
2pm is
Fort Lauderdale’s Softball try outs for
men and women in Mills Pond Park (2209 NW 9th
Avenue). For more info visit their website at
www.sfaaa.net.
On Thursday August 31, Madame’s presents their
4th Year Anniversary HUGE party, so I hope
everyone goes out and
supports Electra and her partners at this fabulous
restaurant!!
If you can’t make it out on Thursday they will be celebrating all
weekend long! For reservations call 305-945-2040.
 On Labor Day Weekend Friday and Saturday September 1
and 2 Cupids in
West Palm Beach
presents Mustang Studious exclusive Tommy Blade
appearing live each night at
midnight
and
2am. This HOT man will be taking it all off just for
South Florida.
On
Saturday September 2nd Coliseum
presents circuit DJ Lydia Prim with performances by
Erika Norell, TP Lords and cast!!
The “Tea
Cruise” will be celebrating Labor Day Weekend Sunday,
September 3. Boarding is at 2:30 and sails from 3-6 aboard
the Musette yacht from the SE 3rd Avenue
Bridge in Ft Lauderdale. Join other locals and visitors for a
weekend celebration with Hot Dancers and featured entertainers,
“Deja D”, “The Lady Ivy” and D.J. Marcio,
spinning the perfect tea mix from house vocals to disco
favorites. Parking is free. A variety of complimentary snacks
and sumptuous Hors D’oeuvres will be prepared by the
incomparable Chef Sherri, including shrimp tempura, petit
tenderloin on french bread, fresh tropical fruit and much more!
Win fabulous prizes provided by sponsors including Argenti
Designer Jewelers, Mary’s Resort, Interactive Male, Joshua Tree,
Xellent Vodka, Prime Lubes, FreakyIce, Joshua Tree and
SeaEscape! The after cruise party continues at Voodoo /
Babylon T with discount VIP admission (with boarding pass)
and free drinks until 7 P.M. For overnight accommodations, ask
about Mary’s Resort “weekend getaway package”. For
reservations call Peter at 1-888-211-3266 Visa / MC /
AMEX “Bon Voyage!”
The Stonewall Library and Archives is happy to announce that
its monthly GLBT book discussion group will return from
its summer hiatus on Thursday, September 14, at
7:30 p.m. Jesse Monteagudo, author of "The
Book Nook" and an award-winning authority on GLBT
literature, will lead the discussions on the second Thursday of
every month. The first book to be discussed, appropriately
enough, is "Stonewall: The Riots That Sparked the Gay
Revolution," David Carter's history of the pivotal
event in GLBT history (that incidentally gave
SLA its name).
Lambda Chorale's concert at the Broward Center's Amaturo
Theater on Saturday September 16th will be an
exciting, fast-moving production featuring great music from such
well known shows as the
Sound of Music,
Rent,
Phantom of the Opera,
Chicago, and
Avenue Q.
Other familiar highlights will include "Ain't No Mountain
High Enough," "Let the River Run," "Put a Little
Love in Your Heart," "Imagine," "Gracias a la
Vida," and a Cole Porter medley. There will also be some
pieces that may be new to you but they are sure you will love.
The entire production will be an energetic, highly enjoyable
mixture of great music and choreography. For chorale members -
singers, production people, and everyone involved - the night is
a labor of love. A love they want to share with you. As of press
time there are less than 100 tickets left so be sure to get your
ticket now as they are sure to be sold out in the next week or
so. Most tickets are $30; however, there are also a limited
number of premium seats (forward rows) available for $40 and
rear-of-theater seats for $25. You can get your tickets by
logging onto
www.browardcenter.org, by calling the Broward Center's
AutoNation Box Office at 954-462-0222, or by contacting
South Florida Lambda Chorale at 866-937-4644.
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Fort Lauderdale
International Film Festival
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Passionate about movies, enjoy socializing with others that have the same
passion?
Join the Team of the
21st Annual Fort
Lauderdale International Film Festival
(FLIFF).
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival will be holding its annual
Volunteer Recruitment Meeting September 6, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at
Cinema Paradiso, 503 SE 6 Street, Fort Lauderdale. There are a variety of
areas in which the services of festival volunteers are needed and plenty of
perks for those who love film. The meeting will be followed by a complimentary
screening of the film LOVE, a thriller about a Yugoslav hit man, his
former lover, and her police officer boyfriend as their paths cross in New
York. For additional information or directions to the theater visit
www.fliff.com or call 954-525-3456 ext
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10th
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Julian Bond |
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The
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
will honor Julian Bond, Robert (Bob) Cole and The Weekly News
(TWN) at its 10th Annual
Miami
Recognition Dinner
on Saturday, November 4, at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel.
Presented by Merrill Lynch, the event recognizes the recipients for their
outstanding contributions to the social, cultural, political and
humanitarian needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)
community. Launched in 1997, the Recognition Dinner quickly cemented its place
as the premier event for uniting and honoring individuals and organizations for
their achievements and efforts in fostering equal rights for the LGBT community.
Two-thirds of the net proceeds from the event will be distributed to Miami-Dade
LGBT organizations through the Dade Community Foundation. This year’s honorees:
2006 National Leadership Award: Julian Bond is national chairman
of the NAACP, a longtime civil rights activist and one of the founders of
the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in 1960. In 1994, he became
one of the few African-American leaders to publicly pledge support for equality
in marriage rights for same-sex couples, calling it a civil rights issue. In
February 2004, when President Bush threw his support behind the Federal Marriage
Amendment, Bond declared that opposition to same-sex marriage “is couched in
much of the same language as opposition to interracial marriage once was: ‘This
will destroy the moral fiber of the country, and it will undermine existing,
established institutions and organizations.’ […] It was bogus then, and it's
bogus now.”
2006 Humanitarian Award: Bob Cole has long been a dedicated, unsung hero
for the South Florida LGBT and HIV/AIDS communities. A travel agent for 28
years, Cole is a tireless volunteer and generous donor, supporting many
organizations and causes, including Say No to Discrimination, Project YES,
Health Crisis Network, the Miami Performing Arts Center, the Gay & Lesbian Film
Festival and Ballet Gamonet/Maximum Dance. An early pioneer in the
South Florida fight for equality, Cole was president of Network, the precursor
to the Miami Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, and served on the boards of
the Dade Human Rights Foundation and SAVE Dade.
2006 Community Service Award: TWN began publishing in 1977 as a
vehicle for uniting the community in the wake of the campaign to repeal
Miami-Dade’s new gay rights ordinance. It served as the sole source of pro-gay
rights information for the LGBT community, countering attack ads and editorials
fueled by Anita Bryant’s “Save Our Children” campaign. In 1988, the U.S. Library
of Congress recognized TWN and several other gay newspapers across the
country by archiving back issues. Under the leadership of publisher Bill
Watson, what had begun as a mimeographed newsletter with few volunteers and
little backing evolved into a respected source of news. TWN left a
29-year legacy when it ceased publication in early 2006.
Miami
Recognition Dinner honorees over the past decade have included such national and
international leaders as U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, U.S. Rep.
Richard Gephardt, Spain President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, Cristina
Saralegui, playwright Terrence McNally and actor Sir Ian McKellen.
Previous local luminaries include Alicia Apfel, Marleine Bastien, Billy Bean,
Edda Cimino, Dennis Edwards, Liebe Gadinsky, John Graves, Neisen Kasdin, Richard
C. Milstein, Jorge Mursuli, Damian Pardo, Robert Rosenberg, Lee Schrager, Marc
Steinberg, David Treece, Rosemary Wilder and Elkin Zapata. Last
year’s event took place just 12 days after Hurricane Wilma devastated South
Florida, yet more than 700 people, many of them still without electricity in
their homes, assembled at the Loews for a truly magical evening.
The Task
Force is extremely proud to welcome Merrill Lynch as Presenting Sponsor, leading
the way for others to enjoy the extensive exposure and visibility afforded to
sponsors of the event. In addition to Merrill Lynch, sponsors to date include
Williamson Cadillac-Hummer, Stephen Herbits, James G. Pepper, Andrew Tobias &
Charles Nolan, Akerman Senterfitt, Samuel S. Blum & Milenko Samardzich and James
Garbus & Jim Vinett.
The
evening features a pre-dinner cocktail reception and silent auction, with
entertainment and dancing to follow the program. Tickets are available for a
donation of $175 through Aug. 31 and $190 thereafter. VIP tickets are $300. As
the Task Force is a 501(c3) nonprofit organization, donations are tax deductible
as permissible under the law.
The 10th
Annual Miami Recognition Dinner will take place on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m.
The Loews Miami Beach Hotel is located at 1601 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach.
Tickets and further information are available online at
www.theTaskForce.org/miami. For information on sponsorship or to purchase
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Congregation
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On August 6-11 Rabbi Harold F. Caminker,
DD, the spiritual leader of Congregation Etz
Chaim, attended the second World Pride
events in Jerusalem: "I was truly
honored to represent Congregation Etz Chaim
and the LGBT community of South Florida at
World Pride in the Holy City," says
Rabbi Caminker. "During World Pride,
there were dozens of successful, diverse and
symbolic events. It was a unique experience
- a week filled with many historical moments
that will move our LGBT community forward
and contribute to the further building and
advancement of our cause." On
Wednesday, September 13, at 7:30 p.m.,
Rabbi Caminker will report on his World
Pride experiences at a multi-media
presentation to be held at the Synagogue,
located at 1881 N.E. 26 Street in Wilton
Manors. Rabbi Caminker's World Pride
presentation is free and open to the
public. All are welcome!
 Congregation
Etz Chaim, a spiritual home for gay,
lesbian, bisexual and transgender Jews and
their friends in South Florida, will usher
in the High Holy Days season with a
Selichot Pot Luck and Services on Saturday,
September 16, at the Synagogue: 1881 N.E.
26 Street in Wilton Manors. Selichot, which
literally means forgiveness, are a series of
penitential prayers recited in preparation
for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Selichot Services, which begin at 10 pm,
will be preceded by a dairy/vegetarian pot
luck at 8 p.m. Those who wish to attend the
pot luck are asked to bring a veggie/dairy
dish big enough to serve 8 or more people.
Please e-mail Jeff Stern, Chair of
the CEC Social Committee, at
bklnjeff@aol.com
or phone him at (954) 567-8599, to let him
know what you plan to bring to the pot
luck. The
Temple does not have facilities to re-heat
food.
Congregation Etz Chaim, will once again hold
its High Holy Days services at Religious
Science, located at 1550 N.E. 26
Street in Wilton Manors. Rabbi Harold
F. Caminker, DD and Cantorial Soloist
Michael R. Greenspan will be leading
both the Rosh Hashanah and the Yom Kippur
Services. The Rosh Hashanah Evening Service
will be at 8 p.m. on Friday September 22;
and the Rosh Hashanah Morning Service will
be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 23.
The Yom Kippur Kol Nidre Service will be at
8 p.m. on Sunday, October 1. The Yom
Kippur Morning Service - followed by
Yizkor - will be at 10 a.m. on
Monday, October 2; followed by a Healing
Service at 4:30 p.m. and a Neilah Service at
5:30 p.m. Tickets to all Etz Chaim High
Holy Days services are free to Synagogue
members; $75 to out of town guests and
immediate family members; and $150 to
other non-members ($100 for a single
service). For more information, phone the
Synagogue at (954) 564-9232. |
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Sidelines Sports Bar is ready for some
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With the dog days of summer soon coming to
an end, many dedicated sports fans are anxiously awaiting the start of the fall
football season. The wait is just about over! Sidelines Sports Bar is
committed to providing the most spirited fan a popular place to hear the sound
of pads popping, watch as talented quarterbacks finesse their way across the
field and hit the numbers of their favored receiver and see pictures of massive
bodies pushing themselves toward the ultimate goal – their team’s victory.
Are you ready for some football? Whether
your loyalty lies with your favorite NCAA college team on Saturdays or
your beloved NFL squad on Sundays, Sidelines Sports Bar is the place to
see them all. To kick it all off, from noon to 1:00 p.m. on each Sunday game
day, beginning September 10th, Sidelines Sport Bar will host a
“Sidelines’ Sunday Tailgate Party”. Drink specials, shots, FREE food, and prizes
are among the goodies the club has planned. Then sit back, relax and watch all
the exciting games via Sidelines’ DIRECTV® satellite-fed sports package on
multiple flat-screen TVs. Cheers, jeers, pom-poms and victory dances are all
allowed! It’s football time!
Sidelines Sports Bar’s co-owners, Marty and
Laurie, have been looking forward to this time of year. “This is what we
wanted all along - a comfortable, normal and friendly place for gays to have fun
while getting into the football spirit”, comments Marty. “As an
avid football fan (and a Miami Dolphin season ticket holder), I am elated at the
prospect of having so many other football fans in our house”, agrees
Laurie. Sidelines Sports Bar is located at 2031-A Wilton Drive, Wilton
Manors, Florida, 33305. Their telephone number is (954) 563-8001 or you can also
visit them online at
www.sidelinessports.com. |
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