For those of you who haven't made it to upalllnite’s Foreplay at SoHo Lounge, you’re missing a fun new party. Last Friday emcee Ricardito and several of the Go-Go boys from the former Boulevard (see Press Release below about their closing) joined South Beach favorite Elaine Lancaster, Tom and some of the guys from Wire Magazine for a cool party. DJ Oren Nizri spun. This Friday try something new and check out SoHo Lounge. 

On Saturday, September 8^th Sandals Nightclub in Miami celebrated the birthday of their house diva, and one of Miami’s finest, Marytrini. DJ Ruben kept the dance floor packed with hot Latin music all night long, and the show by Marytrini, Adora and the many guests was a tribute to how much Marytrini is loved by the community.

Miami Gay Men's Chorus Bowl-O-Rama takes place on Sunday, September 16th from 2PM - 4PM and is $20 per person. Go join them for an afternoon of bowling fun at Lucky Strike Lanes, South Beach (1691 Michigan Avenue). This event is an opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about the chorus to go and meet the guys. Whether you want to sing, volunteer your time and talents or just have some fun, this promises to be an exciting event! Please RSVP by September 13th by calling Avi Flashenburg at 305-975-4023.

Sinbad on Thursday, October 11 at 8 pm in Dreyfoos Hall. Sinbad doesn’t tell jokes – “I don’t know any,” he admits – instead, he roams the stage telling real-life neighborhood stories that poke holes in our foibles and lifestyles. In addition to his many television credits, he’s made his mark on the big screen with roles in Coneheads, Houseguest, Necessary Roughness and Jingle All The Way. Tickets are from $20-$50 with Premium Seating first six rows & other orchestra areas $85

25 Questions for a Jewish Mother plays from Tuesday through Sunday, October 16-November 4, Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 pm Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm at the Rinker Playhouse. Emmy Award-winning stand-up comedian Judy Gold mixes poignant autobiographical commentary with perfectly timed and delivered snippets based on more than 50 interviews with Jewish women across the United States. Contains adult themes, and tickets are $28. To purchase tickets call 561-832-7469 or 1-800-572-8471. For additional information on other shows at the Kravis Center and Group Sales discounts, log on to kravis.org

Shadowood II, Inc would like to thank its contributors and supporters who so generously helped make the 2nd Annual "Girls Night Out" event at the Schubert Resort on September 1st a huge success.  Over $10,000 was raised to help their ongoing community commitment.  Established in 1994, Shadowood II,Inc. is the only Broward County residential 501 C-3 non profit facility exclusively providing a variety of housing and supportive services to low income and/or indigent people living with HIV/AIDS and various addiction issues. They would like to give a special thank you to Tony D and his outstanding resort staff for all their collaborative time and effort, and Carol Moran of New Moon Bar for her generous liquor contribution, Lady Fancy, Nancy, Miss Anastasia, Shardee Ross, Diva Kingsley, Ron Dieter and David Meulmans for their outstanding "Star" performances and continued dedication to the HIV Community.

All Gay "Glass Bottom Boat" Party Cruise! (Another "Tea Cruise" Event!) Sunday, September 16th & 23rd. Exclusively for gay men sailing 5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. from Bahia Mar (A1A 1/4 mile south of Las Olas on right.) Parking is ($5) behind south side Bahia Mar Hotel. Sailing is to one of South Florida's most popular coral reefs. View tropical fish from glass bottom, swim, snorkel free (They have equipment) or JUST PARTY! Great music, Free Vodka drinks, 2 free wine or beer, BYOB OK (mixers, setups & snacks included). BYO Snacks OK. Space is limited. Admission is $40 in advance or $45 on day of cruise. Call Peter 954-649- 1107 View recent cruise pix at: www.MySpace.com/TeaCruise

The 22^nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF 2007) rolls out their official opening day with the Florida Premiere of The Grand, on October 19 at Miniaci Performing Arts Center on Nova Southeastern Campus at 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 5:00pm, 7:00pm and 9:00pm. This high rolling, comedy centered around “The Grand”, World Champion Poker, is loaded with stars who deal out non-stop laughs while keeping a straight face.  Among the cast of characters are Woody Harrelson, Cheryl Hines, David Cross, Ray Romano, Michael McKean, Jason Alexander, Dennis Farina, Chris Parnell, Richard Kind, and Werner Herzog. Michael McKean (This is Spinal Tap, Best in Show), Dennis Farina (Get Shorty, Law & Order), and Chris Parnell (Saturday Night Live) are scheduled to attend.  Many of FLIFF’s other special guests, in town for the opener, also plan to attend. The film screening is sponsored by Morgan Stanley, the Meiners, Foss Catania Group. Opening Night “Dancin’ With the Stars” Gala: The highly anticipated Opening Night event, sponsored by Turnberry Associates and produced by Entre Nous, will be held at the elegant, Signature Grand, 6900 West State Road 84, Davie.  The Dancin’ With The Stars Gala & Entre Nous supporting sponsors are AAA Fire Protection Systems, Essentials Boutique, E-Management Group, Inc, and Iliana Ivanova.  Gala proceeds benefit The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, a 501 (c)(3) organization. Tickets: 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. Shows: Film and Gala, $60 General Admission / $50 FLIFF Members. Film only, $10 General Admission / $5 FLIFF Members. The 7:00 p.m. Show Film and Gala, $70 General Admission /$60 FLIFF Members with Film only - N/A. The 9:00 p.m. Show Film and Gala - N/A Film only, $10 General Admission / $5 FLIFF Members Gala only $50 per person For ticket sales/complete line-up of films:  www.FLIFF.com or 954-525-3456

Bob Lappin and the Palm Beach Pops invite talented individual singers to compete for the first ever Palm Beach PopStar. “Palm Beach PopStar is about discovering a truly gifted singer and giving them the chance of a lifetime to perform classics from the American Songbook along with the Pops orchestra,” explains Jill Kaplan, vice president and general manager of The Palm Beach Pops about why the Pops is producing this competition. Singers may audition for Palm Beach PopStar, to take place from September 10 -- October 1, in one of three ways: by emailing an MP3 (less than 10mb) to audition@palmbeachpops.org; by sending or dropping off an audition video (CD, DVD or VHS tape) to Palm Beach PopStar, 500 Austrailian Ave. South, Suite 100, West Palm Beach, FL  33401. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. All entrants must be 18 years or older, must sing unaccompanied, and reside within the WPBF Channel 25 viewing area (Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River or Okeechobee County). The deadline for submitting an audition is October 1 by 5:00 p.m. For complete contest rules and entry forms, visit www.palmbeachpops.org and click on the Palm Beach PopStar event logo. On October 5, 25 semi-finalists will be chosen by a panel and invited to the WPBF Channel 25 studios to record a live audition. Singers will perform a song from the Pops’ “Contemporary Composers” show such as Uptown Girl by Billy Joel, Mandy by Barry Manilow or Yesterday by McCartney/Lennon. A panel of judges, including Jill Switzer, author of The Diva Next Door, will choose five finalists to compete in the on-line voting. Music lovers can log onto www.wpbf.com to view clips from the five finalists and vote for their favorite Palm Beach PopStar singer starting October 9 through October 21, 2007. On-line votes will determine the Palm Beach PopStar winner, who will be announced live on WPBF News 25 as well as to the press and online. The Palm Beach PopStar winner will be rehearsed by Maestro Lappin and perform live with the Palm Beach Pops orchestra at the “Contemporary Composers” concert in November. This show features popular works written by musical legends Barry Manilow, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, John Williams, Billy Joel, and Michel LeGrande. This concert will also feature nationally known Broadway singer Gary Mauer. Performance dates for this series are November 8 and 9 at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach and November 10, 12 & 13 at the FAU Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium at FAU in Boca Raton. For ticket information, call 561.832.7677 or visit www.palmbeachpops.org.  For more information about the Palm Beach PopStar competition or tickets for Bob Lappin and the Palm Beach Pops, call 561.832.7677 or visit www.palmbeachpops.org. Bob Lappin and the Palm Beach Pops is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, dedicated to preserving the American Songbook and making the arts a part of basic education for children.  For information about the Palm Beach Pops In-School Youth Education Program, tickets for children and families, volunteer opportunities and tax-deductible donations, call 561-832-POPS.

The Stonewall Library and Archives' Book Club will hold its next meeting on Thursday, October 25, at 7:30 p.m., because of conflict with Stonewall's ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 18.  Moderator Jesse Monteagudo ("The Book Nook") will lead a discussion of "Man in the Middle," former NBA star John Amaechi's provocative and inspiring autobiography.  Membership in the Stonewall Library Book Club is free and Club meetings are open to the public.  The Stonewall Library and Archives is located at the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of South Florida, 1717 North Andrews Avenue, in Fort Lauderdale.  For more information phone SLA at (954) 763-8565.

The Pageant will be held on Sunday October 21st and Monday October 22 at the beautiful Deauville Beach Resort. This year celebrates the 35 Anniversary of the world’s longest running and most prestigious Female Impersonation Pageant in the entire country. Many contestants from around the state of Florida will arrive on Miami Beach to compete for the coveted Crown to be relinquished by Female Impersonators Miss Florida 2005 Ft. Lauderdale’s own Champagne Bordeaux, and Miss Florida Plus 2005 Sasha Summers. You won’t believe your eyes as these beautiful female impersonators take the stage for this lavish grand finale to the 2007 pageant season for both Miss Florida and Miss Florida Plus. The contestants will be judged on Evening gowns, Talent and the Swimsuit competition is always the crowd’s favorite. The competition will be very exciting. Over 20 former pageant winners will be present one of which will be the incredibly talented Nikki Addams (1981), celebrating her 25^th year anniversary!  This is the most anticipated event of the year so please make your reservations early!  The Deauville Beach Resort is offering an exclusive pageant rate starting at $99.00 a night!  To make reservations please call Victor Zepka at 305-502-6000.

On Friday September 14^th Discotekka, Granda Entertainment, and Milancita.com present Grammy Award and Latin Grammy award nominated La India performing live. s

G.I.R.L. AID 2007, a first of its kind in Fort Lauderdale, will run thirty two consecutive hours and showcase eleven spectacular DJ's at one of Fort Lauderdale's newest clubs, Uncle's Night Club - 1000 State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL on Friday, September 14th at 7:00PM thru Sunday, September 16th at 3:00AM. The event will be simulcast live on Gay Internet Radio Live and as an added bonus to guests, Uncle's backyard Bar-B-Q will be offered on Saturday. General Weekend Admission: $15 Advance ($20 at the Door) includes access to full 32 hour event. Re-entry allowed during event times (original wristband must be in place and photo ID must be presented to receive re-entry, VIP upgrades available at door). VIP Admission: $50 includes private VIP Lounge with Entertainment meet and greet, and no waiting in line for re-entry. 

Georgie’s Alibi presents “Wet & Wild Weekend” on Saturday & Sunday September 15 & 16 with a Giant water slide, Pools, Dunk a Hunk Tank, Balloon fights, Wet Gladiators, a swimwear fashion show by Audace, Music and Videos, and starring Sean Ensign singing his new single “Everytime it Rains” and the Men of Falcon starring Matthew Rush and more.