Noche Latina Fridays

On Friday November 9th, Noche Latina Fridays presents Alyssa Kartiar’s (Miss Noche Latina 2007) Birthday Extravaganza. The Show will star Erika Norell, Alyssa Kartiar, and special guest Charisse (Miss Noche Latina Elite). In the Main Room DJ Lannier will be spinning the hottest mix of Salsa, Merengue, Raggaeton and Latin sounds and in the video lounge DJ Oliver will be spinning Brazilian favorites accompanied by his famous videos. Doors open at 9pm, and they feature FREE DRINKS from 9 till 11pm, FREE Parking for over 500 cars and the Hottest Latin Go Go Papi’s from 11pm till close. Noche Latina Fridays is now held at Steel Multiplex Nightclub which is located at 1951 NW 9^th Avenue (powerline). For more information go to www.nochelatinafridays.com

Score Nightclub

Evolution at Score presents DJ/Producer Hector Fonseca on Friday Nov 9^th with performances by Alan T. In addition DJ Ruben will be spinning in the Crème Lounge. On Saturday Nov 10^th in the Main Room “One World” presents Angelique Ali singing live with DJ’s Bruno & Mike Perez. And in the Crème Lounge Siren presents a “Scorpio Bash” where all Scorpio’s with ID will get free sting shots.  Guest DJ Dimples will be spinning the best in House, Hip Hop and Dance music.  

As the countdown to Art Basel and all the related events begins, the Artist at 1^st & 21^st Studios, open their doors one more time during the Wynwood Gallery Walk. Their collective efforts, leading the 1^st & 21^st Studios to become a significant part of Miami Arts, will be displayed and shared with guest on a one to one basis. During their event of Saturday NOV 10^th.Morgan Blittner, Daniel Fila, Andru John, Robert Stern, Gerry Stecca and Alex Vigilante, will be at hand to present and share insights about their work, life as artists and future plans. Their work covers a wide spectrum from Glass work, Paintings, Sculpture, Photography and Installations. Guest will be able to take a peek at work in progress as well as enjoy completed works and complimentary refreshments and music, as well as a live performance by local young singer Nohemie Joanis. The event will take place at 2045 NW 1^st Ave Miami from 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Entrance is located on 21^st st. 

Flamingo Auto Group South, the South Florida chapter of the Lambda Car Club International invites you join them for their Annual Judged Classic Car Show. Once again the car show will be held at the Sheraton Yankee Trader on Fort Lauderdale Beach on Saturday - November 10, between 11:00am - 3:00pm. This will be the 5th year the South Florida Car Club will be been hosting this national event on the beach. This is a tri-region show with their sister regions in Tampa/St Pete and Orlando. Along with national members from the Lambda Car Club who come to Fort Lauderdale for a weekend of sun, fun and boys showing off their toys! The car show is open to the public to come see the cars, and meet the drivers and vote for their favorite vehicle for the "Peoples Choice Award". There will be food and beverages and DJ Bill Nichols will be spinning your favorite oldies! For further information on the event, or joining the car club email: FlamingoCarClub@aol.com or visit their website at: www.FlamingoAutoGroupSouth.com. 

Danceteria Saturdays at Steel presents DJ Lydia Prim on Saturday November 10 with $3.50 well and Domestic and a $10 Beer Bust all night long. 

The Coliseum presents DJ David Knapp this Saturday November 10, along with the White Lounge that is hosted by Mizz Cori and features bar top drag with Erika Norell and TP Lords, with DJ’s TPromix and Laritza.

Dek23 Miami Beach

On Sunday November 11 Click at Dek 23 presents DJ Roxx and DJ Bill Kelly’s birthday bash along with the victory party for TP Lords and Victoria Michaels winning Miss Florida at Large and Miss Florida.

You are invited to join us for a special soiree celebrating the launch of the Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Film Festival presented in conjunction with MGLFF Mix, mingle, and participate in shaping the vision of Broward and Palm Beach counties' only dedicated GLBT film festival. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and 2-for-1 drinks courtesy of Georgie's Alibi. Join them in laying the groundwork for this cultural institution in the making. Monday, November 12^th 6pm to 8pm at Georgie's Alibi Please RSVP by Friday, November 9th, to  info@mglff.com or call (305)534-9924.

Join The Center for Positive Connections and Bristol Meyers Squibb as they launch their Broward County Educational Lecture Series at Food Among the Flowers (2345 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors) on Monday, November 12, at 6:30p.m. Call 305-891-2066 to RSVP by November 9, or send an email to giving@positiveconnections.org (Be sure to include your name, phone number and # attending) 

On Wednesday November 14th Buzz Magazine & Steel invite you to  "Kick Off" the holidays....featuring Marvin Nathan from The Nanny series, Cashetta, Misty Eyes Tiffany Arieagus, and others....50/50 raffles, gift baskets and silent auction.....benefiting Shadowood II, Inc. If you can help by donating an item for the raffle please call 954-462-3719 to make arrangements for pick up or delivery.....Shadowood II, Inc established in 1994 exclusively helps to provide an answer to the ongoing need of the homeless and/or indigent men and women living with HIV/AIDS. 

Rock music, cheap drinks, and no cover. In the mood for a new Friday night spot? Rockstar is a new low class Friday night shindig brought to you by Edison Farrow. Good boys get to bed early while the bad boys are out causin' trouble! Guest DJs rock this joint. Go-Go Boys with an attitude, Domino’s pizza delivery at midnight! Rockstar Fridays is a new "low rent" night coming on Friday, November 16th at The Boom Boom Room (423 16th Street in Miami Beach) with doors opening at 9pm.

On Friday Nov 23 and Saturday Nov 24 (Thanksgiving Weekend) Cupids presents Johnny Castle performing live, with 3 shows nightly at 10pm, 1130pm and 1am. 

On Sunday November 25th, Alfred productions & Vela productions presents Trojan Sundays at Gem Nightclub (671 Washington Avenue). More info in the coming weeks.

SAVE will be hosting a reception on the evening of Wednesday November 28, at Northern Trust Bank of Florida (700 Brickell Ave, Downtown Miami) from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm in honor of the historic actions of the Mayor and Commissioners of the City of Miami Beach who approved legislation: (i) establishing a Domestic Partnership Registry for residents of the City ; (ii) offering protections for the transgender community and (iii) requiring City contractors to provide equal benefits for Domestic Partners.

Gay Tea Cruise

Holiday Party "Tea Cruise" will take place on Sunday, December 2nd starring Joe Posa as Joan Rivers. All tickets are $20 with reservation by Wednesday, November 7^th, and to make the reservation call Peter at 954-649-1107. The cruise will also star DJ Marcio and the hot boys. This is the season to see all the fabulous holiday lights on the intracoastal aboard the "Tea Cruise". For more detail go to www.GayTeaCruise.com Bon Voyage!

In an effort to continue promoting the story of the Great American Songbook, Bob Lappin and The Palm Beach Pops have included a new chapter with new characters in their first-of-its-kind “Contemporary Composers” concert series, celebrating works by some of America’s most beloved contemporary composers including Barry Manilow, Michele LeGrande, Billy Joel, John Lennon, Paul McCartney & John Williams.  Unlike other “books” – this one is a never-ending story. The Great American Songbook refers to the music of Broadway musical theater, the Hollywood musical, and Tin Pan Alley, in a period that begins roughly in the 1920s and tapers off around 1960 with the coming of rock and roll. Some of the classic songwriters associated with the Songbook include Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and Duke Ellington. A few of the performers include Ella Fitzgerald, Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, Tony Bennett, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Barbra Streisand, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Mel Tormé. In addition, many of this season’s performers with the Palm Beach Pops are the exciting new up-and-comers of our generation. Gary Mauer, nationally known singer, will perform some of Manilow’s most popular hits such as Copacabana, I Write the Songs, Mandy and Can’t Smile Without You at the “Contemporary Composers” concerts. Gary Mauer most recently starred in the Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera, playing the leading role of Raoul. This series will also feature the winner of the first-ever Palm Beach PopStar competition.  Bob Lappin and the Palm Beach Pops will open with their “Contemporary Composers” concert series on November 8 and 9 at 8:00 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. Tickets are $25 to $85 and available by calling 561.832.7469 or visiting www.palmbeachpops.org. The series continues on November 10, 12 and 13 at 8:00 p.m. at the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Center for the Arts at FAU in Boca Raton. Tickets are $27 to $65 and are available by calling 800.564.9539 or visiting www.palmbeachpops.org. For additional information, call 561.832.7677 or visit www.palmbeachpops.org. With this on-going tale to be told, The Palm Beach Pops will continue collaborating from many angles to bring the story of the Great American Songbook to South Florida for all ages to enjoy and appreciate. 

Suzanne Westenhoefer

The Laugh Out Loud comedy series brings the first of several Comedians to South Florida this season. Funny girl, Suzanne Westenhoefer will be performing at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 9th, in the Aldo New River Room of the Broward Performing Arts Center along with special guest, Daisy Deadpetals, the hardest working queen in the business. Fearless, Bold, Sparkly, and Hilarious, that’s Suzanne Westenhoefer in a nutshell. She’s made a career out of telling the truth. And, the truth is, life is funny (and no one is off limits). Suzanne tells stories that leave audiences in stitches. Suzanne works mostly unscripted, so when she hits the stage it’s an unpredictable, original night of comedy magic. Since winning her first comedy competition on a dare in the early 1990s, Suzanne’s career has taken off. Suzanne stars nightly on the GSN’s remake of the classic game show, “I’ve Got a Secret,” entertaining audiences as the “token girl” on a hilarious all-gay panel with ex-Major League Baseball player Billy Bean, radio icon Frank DeCaro and Broadway’s Jermaine Taylor. Notable television appearances include “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “HBO Comedy Special”, “Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher,” “Evening at the Improv,” “Caroline’s Comedy Hour,” “Arli$$” and more. Her live comedy special “A Night at the Village” runs on LOGO and Bravo. She frequently appears as a commentator on E!, VH1 and Country Music Television. Her life in comedy was chronicled in the documentary “Laughing Matters” (2004). Daisy Deadpetals started her career when she was 6 years old performing as Madonna and Cyndi Lauper to the neighborhood kids. You can now catch her headlining the insanely popular “Life’s A Drag” every Sunday at Voodoo Lounge in Fort Lauderdale. The rest of the week she is performing, hosting or DJ at the hottest clubs across South Florida. Daisy keeps the audience guessing whether she is performing in Drag or doing stand-up, you will never know what she cooks up next. There will be an after party at New Moon in Wilton Manors where all attendees will enjoy a free drink with their ticket stub and get to mix and mingle with Suzanne. Sponsored by: New Moon, Hilton, Gay 411, She Magazine, Markslist, Noche Latina Fridays, Pandora Events and Kitty's Toy Box To order tickets: Which are $30 for all seating In person visit the Autonation Box Office at the Broward Performing Arts Center By phone call the Box Office at (954) 462-0222 or Online at www.browardcenter.org.

Luxe Life Fashion

Witness the evolution of fashion with LuxLIFE Fashion Evolution, an exclusive, world-class runway event that taps into South Florida’s unique and trendsetting luxury lifestyle on Nov. 10-11 at the prestigious Designer Center of the Americas (1855 Griffin Road, Dania). Weekend passes, day passes and tickets to individual runway shows are available at Luxe Life Fashion Website. LuxLIFE will showcase the finest in South Florida luxury lifestyle fashion, including sumptuous evening wear, casual daywear, cruisewear, breezy loungewear and sexy swimwear for both women and men. Luxsumers™ will be inspired by full, fresh Spring 2008 collections of 30-60 pieces from 14 of South Florida’s hottest new designers. Featured designers are Slavica, Little Boy Blue, Bernard Holley, G.O.A.T., JiLoU, Zoo 14, Eva Danielle, Rachel Lym, Azucar, Nazly Villamizar, Arroyo, Carmelita Couture, Bodygear, and Underwraps. LuxLIFE supports BeadforLife, a poverty eradication project providing female artisans in Uganda with a North American outlet for gorgeous, handcrafted jewelry and bags. WHEN: Nov. 10-11, 1-7 p.m. both days (doors open at 1 p.m.; first runway show begins 2 p.m.; shows run 45 minutes; last runway show begins 6:30 pm). LuxLIFE is produced by Fierté Cosmetics and Posche Models and sponsored by Pisco Montesierpe and Marine Max.

At the recent General Members’ Meeting of the Rainbow Alliance, held on Tuesday, October 16, at the Atlantic Hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Nicki E. Grossman, president of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau (GFLCVB) was presented the Tourism Diva Award.  On behalf of the Rainbow Alliance, the 56+ member gay and gay friendly lodging and hospitality organization, Richard Gray, owner of the Royal Palms Resort and a founding member of the alliance, made the presentation to Ms. Grossman. Ms. Grossman was recognized by the organization for her tireless efforts in promoting Greater Fort Lauderdale as a gay friendly destination. Grossman has also played a key role in creating Greater Fort Lauderdale's new brand image - the image of a sophisticated, cosmopolitan vacation destination offering world-class cultural events, year-round recreation, fine dining, and first-rate entertainment. “We have been very fortunate to work with the Rainbow Alliance as we recognize the significance and economic value of the GLBT market,” commented Grossman in her address to the group during the meeting. With its newly appointed Board of Directors, the Rainbow Alliance will carry on its work toward becoming a leader in the hospitality and lodging industry and continue to work closely with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.  Over $450,000 has been earmarked in the upcoming year’s CVB budget to promote Greater Fort Lauderdale as the premier gay destination in the United States.

Lights! Candles! Birthday cake! Instinct magazine is happy—and so proud—to celebrate 10 years of publishing with its 4th annual Leading Men issue. November’s Instinct honors 25 outstanding men within the gay community, including best-selling author Armistead Maupin, funny man Alec Mapa, Hairspray composer Marc Shaiman, and NBA hoopster and dream date, John Amaechi, who tells the magazine why it’s so important to stand up and stand strong for GLBT causes. “I think sometimes people look at the problems around us, and they’re so daunting you don’t even know where to start. I had that very same feeling. But the fact is—partly it’s my flaw of being a bit arrogant—I just wanted to jump in there and change it anyway.” Instinct also looks back at the last decade with a five-page pictorial of all its covers from 1997 to now. You’ll see 10 years of handsome gay men and many a milestone: Instinct was the first gay publication to feature Amazing Race winner Reichen Leimkuhl on its cover; America’s Next Top Model stars Jay Manuel and Tyra Banks also graced the front of the mag during the show’s first season, and Project Runway’s Tim Gunn landed the cover of 2006’s Leading Men issue. Other exclusive celebrity cover stories over the years have included J.P. Calderon from Survivor and The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency, Ross “The Intern” Mathews from The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, as well as pop music divas Beyoncé and Gwen Stefani. Additionally, on the eve of World AIDS Day, the November issue highlights legendary singer Annie Lennox who shares her thoughts on why using her music to bring global awareness to HIV/AIDS is so important: “When [Nelson] Mandela personally described it [the worldwide HIV/AIDS pandemic] as a ‘genocide’—with the accrued death rate amounting to more than the numbers of both World Wars put together—I was profoundly affected. It was then that I decided to really get on board and do whatever I could to help bring attention to this completely unacceptable situation.” To celebrate its 10th anniversary and their November issue’s amazing heroes, Instinct is throwing two gala parties. Festivities are scheduled in New York and Los Angeles. Both parties will be attended by Instinct Leading Men, Hollywood celebrities, VIPs…and, of course, a birthday cake!

Naked Grape Wine Company is pleased to announce the first Naked Grape Wine School. They have been working with Greg Rivera, certified sommelier, and have put together a class that they are sure will be fun and informative. The class will be held at The Naked Grape Wine Bar on Monday evenings from 7:00PM until 9:00PM, beginning January 14, and ending on March 3. The class syllabus will be as follows: 1. Introduction to Wine Tasting 2. France 3. Italy 4. USA 5. Spain/Portugal 6. Southern Hemisphere (Australia/New Zealand, South Africa 7. Central Europe (Germany, Austria, Hungary) 8. Wine Dinner. Whether you know a lot about wine, very little about wine, or are just curious to know more, this class will offer something for everyone. The cost of the class is $300 per person. This will include all hand-out materials, component tasting materials, all wines that will be sampled and tasted, and all food samples. An additional $100 will cover the optional Wine Dinner that will end the class. This dinner will be held at a restaurant and will include all courses and wine pairings for each course. The wine dinner time and location will be announced during the course of the class. If you are interested in signing up for the class, or if you would like more information, please call the wine bar at 954-563-5631. At this point they will be taking reservations--no money due yet!--to gauge the interest level for the class. So talk to your significant other and/or your friends, and consider something new in the New Year. Treat yourself to a fun and informative class about our favorite subject--wine!

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale will once again be the hot spot for another great community event benefiting local charities on Thurs., Nov. 29, from 6-9 p.m. A fun night of shopping, fashion and more is on the ticket for this fun-raiser benefiting ArtServe, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, Gay and Lesbian Community Center of South Florida, Gilda’s Club and Women in Distress. “This is one of our most exciting endeavors with the opportunity to partner with five local organizations that fulfill different needs in our community,” said Melissa Milroy, director of marketing at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale. “Men of Style Shopping Night will be perfect for those who want to enjoy holiday shopping, while supporting one of their favorite causes and recognizing five leading men.” The Galleria’s Men of Style Shopping Night would not be complete without the recognition of five leading men who are making a difference in our community: Frank Bialaszewski, Bonnet House Preservation Society Publicity Chair and special agent with the Florida Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement; Peter Finley, advocate for domestic violence victims and professor of sport administration at Nova Southeastern University; Armando Leighton, Board President of Gilda’s Club South Florida and owner of CRS Jet Spares; Steven Sylvester, successful contemporary artist and supporter of ArtServe and Dean Trantalis, successful attorney, GLCC Founders member and former City of Fort Lauderdale Commissioner. In the tradition of great events at The Galleria, Men of Style will soar to new heights. Attendees will enjoy delicious tastes compliments of select local restaurants including The Melting Pot and P.F. Chang’s China Bistro and a variety of wine and spirits stations courtesy of Crown Wine & Spirits and Blue Martini.  Also, an overflowing chocolate fountain compliments of Winn-Dixie is sure to boost anyone’s energy to shop, shop and shop. Each ticket purchaser will receive a passport of savings with exclusive offers from the mall’s leading stores and restaurants. Restaurants such as The Capital Grille will offer a complimentary appetizer for a future visit, while select stores such as Macy’s, Mayors, Sephora, Renu Skin Center and Victoria’s Secret will offer 10-20% off savings or free the Galleria’s Men of Style Shopping Night gift offers. The passport of savings will be valid during the Men of Style Shopping Night, plus some offers will be valid through Dec. 2. Attendees will also be treated to even more great sights and sounds with a special performance by the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus, the jazz duo of Davis and Dow and others. Plus, Dillard’s will present a men’s fashion show to include the “men of style’ honorees making their runway debut. Lead sponsors of Men of Style Shopping Night include the Signature Grand, Dillard’s and Crown Wine & Spirits. “The Signature Grand is known for its outstanding support of area not-for-profit organizations,” said Michael Berry, general manager of the Signature Grand. “We are proud to partner with The Galleria this holiday season to further extend our commitment to this great community.” Beyond this event, The Galleria will offer shoppers the opportunity to give this holiday season to ArtServe, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, Gay and Lesbian Community Center of South Florida, Gilda’s Club South Florida and/or Women in Distress. Special giving envelopes will be available at the Guest Service Desk located on the upper mall level across from Dillard’s from November 30 through December 24. Tickets for The Galleria’s Men of Style Shopping Night on Thurs, Nov. 29 from 6-9 p.m. are $40 in advance and $50 at the event. Complimentary valet parking during the event is an additional benefit to ticket purchasers. For more information, call The Galleria at 954-564-1036 or visit www.galleriamall-fl.com. Tickets can also be purchased directly from any of the participating organizations. The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, originally known as the Sunrise Shopping Center until 1980 when it was enclosed, redeveloped and renamed, is the largest and most popular upscale regional shopping center in Broward County. Its multi-million dollar renovation project introduced a new level of merchandising, ambiance and sophistication and secured The Galleria’s position as one of South Florida's premier retail destinations. The center is managed by Kravco Simon. Located at 2414 East Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, The Galleria is close to the beach, downtown, hotels, resorts and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center and is easily accessible from Sunrise Boulevard, U.S. Highway 1 (Federal Highway), Interstate 95, Interstate 595, and U.S. Highway A1A (Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.).   It is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mon. through Sat. and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sun. Restaurants enjoy later hours.