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Last Week Wrapped-Up |
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Mr. Cupids
Contest |
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Last Tuesday (Valentines Day) was the Annual
Mr. Cupids
Contest
at
Cupids Cabaret
in West Palm Beach, and I was once again honored to be asked to judge by
Brandy
(Cupids Queen B). The night started out with 10 of us meeting at
Electra’s
House (Madame’s Madame) and waiting for
Brandy,
Howard Marr
and
Khris
Francis
to show up with the Hummer Stretch Limousine that took us up to Palm Beach. Now
I have to tell you I have driven up to Palm Beach hundreds of times, but this
was by far the best way to travel up there!! Needless to say the Cocktails
started the moment we entered the Limo, and didn’t end to we left the Limo 6
hours late!!! I have judged the contest 3 or 4 times, but this year was by far
the BEST!! In addition to the
11 HOT
Contestants,
that took it all off for our viewing pleasure, the club itself was packed to the
rafters!!! A special Kudos goes out to Brandy and
AJ
who made this years contest the place to be on Valentines Day.
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Bradley at Cathode Ray
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Last Wednesday, the famous Bradley, occasional DJ and
frequent barback at Cathode Ray turned 21. On hand were his sister and
many fans of his weekly antics. Everything got a little out of control when the
Snatch Game began with a panel that included a special guest appearance by
Mark's South Florida List movie critic, Misty Eyez and other local
celebrities. Happy 21st Birthday Bradley!
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Circus at Pawn Shop |
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This past Sunday (President's day weekend) was the latest excuse for Gary
Santis to throw another one of his fabulous parties. This time we were all
treated to a spectacular event at Pawn Shop in Miami. This already hip
nightclub was decorated in a Circus theme and featured performances by
stiltwalkers, jesters on unicycles and acrobats using fire to wow the audience.
DJ Tracy Young spun the crowd into a frenzy. Kudos to Gary for another
fantastic event!
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Miami Gay &
Lesbian Film Festival |
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The 8th Annual Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (MGLFF),
presented by Avis
Rent-a-Car and
Sundance Channel, is
pleased to announced the
Opening
Night Gala and screening venues for this year's Festival. Screenings
will take place at the
Regal Cinemas South Beach,
Gusman Center for the
Performing Arts,
Colony Theatre on
Lincoln Road and the
Sunrise Gateway Cinemas in Fort Lauderdale. The
Opening Night Gala, presented by
Karu & Y Restaurant,
promises to be MGLFF's most elaborate yet, and will take
 place at
The Space Miami in the Edgewater District of downtown Miami. The
Festival will KICK-OFF in high-style on
Friday, April 21st with the
Opening Night Gala
presentation of Reinas
(Queens),
directed by
Manuel Gomez Pereira and co-written by
Yolanda Garcia Serrano (Km. 0) a
new film from Spain which world premiered at the Cannes Film
Festival. In
Reinas, 20 gays
& lesbians are marrying their partners of their lives on the first
day it is legal in Spain! Before the boys tie the knot, some of
their mothers (played by some of the biggest Divas of Spanish
cinema) have a few things to work out. This year's Festival will
also pay tribute to one of the most prolific independent film
distributors in the United States. MGLFF will honor TLA
Entertainment
Group on the occasion of their 25th Anniversary. The tribute
will take place prior to the premiere screening of the TLA
releasing's new Spanish-language musical about a narcoleptic
transsexual played by the hilarious Monica Cervera (Perfect
Crime). 20 Centimeters is directed by Ramón
Salazar, the imaginative writer behind Inconscientes
(Unconscious), a hit during MGLFF's monthly screening
series earlier this year. The screening and tribute will take place
on Saturday, April 22, 7:00pm at the Colony Theatre.
The complete festival schedule will be announced to the general
public on March 27. Members sneak preview begins on March 13th.
Get the scoop early and become a member of MGLFF by calling
305-531-2117 or online at
www.mglff.com
Purchase Advance Tickets to the Opening Night Film NOW by calling
305-531-2117 or online at
www.TicketWeb.com
Tickets are $25 general admission or $20 MGLFF members, plus $1
Gusman Center facility restoration fee. Beginning Friday, February
17th at
10 am, you can also purchase tickets to Reinas (Queens)
in person at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts and any
TICKETMASTER location. Tickets to the Opening Night Gala Party
presented by Karu & Y are $100 and may be purchased by calling
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Gay and
Lesbian Community Center |
Wireless (or “Wi-Fi”) Internet
access has come to the Gay and Lesbian Community Center, (GLCC), where
computer stations in the Cyber Center are available for public use. With its
free wireless “Hot Spot”, users of the Center can bring their wireless laptops,
Wi-Fi handhelds and other Internet-enabled devices. As a result of a technology
grant of $2,500 received from Pride South Florida (PSF) following last
year’s Pridefest event, the GLCC purchased new Dell computers with flat panel
monitors for its public cyber center and front desk switchboard. This is the
first step in implementing the GLCC’s
 Strategic Technology Plan.
The next step is to update the referral database used to provide information to
the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community. In addition to the
PSF grant, the GLCC received a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of
Broward as part of the Strategic Technology Training program participation
in 2005. These funds used to set up the wi-fi connection, are also earmarked for
an up to date, state of the art, membership, donor and referral database. The
database conversion from the GLCC’s existing data to eTapestries is
nearing completion. Once up and running, data entry volunteers will be needed
to help input the most accurate information available on gay friendly
businesses, programs, services, social outlets, activities and events in the
community. “In addition to being a public
space for the GLBT Community, the Center is also a rental facility for groups,
events and meetings of many kinds” said Nicole Martin, Operations Manager
of the GLCC, “Having Internet access for meeting participants is adding value to
the rental service we offer, making it a more attractive rental space and
thereby enable us to generate additional needed revenue." Cyber Center computers
are available Monday through Friday
10am to
9pm and Saturday and Sunday Noon to
5pm. For information on
renting the GLCC for an event or meeting please call Nicole Martin (954)
463-9005 ext.227 or
nicole@glccsf.org.
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Beware The Eyes Of Mars |
 “Beware
The Eyes Of Mars’ a musical about Alienation will be playing
at the Broward Library Theatre from March 3-12.
The Eastsider says it’s “Star Wars meets 1960’s
Hairspray, in a fun “Broadway Styled” musical adventure!”
Profits from the show go to Kids In Distress. To hear
music from the show or to buy tickets go to
http://www.marsmusical.com |
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The Full Monty |
 Actors'
Playhouse
in Conjunction with CoralGaybles.com presents: THE
FULL MONTY
on Thursday March 9th. This event includes a
private pre show social from 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Tickets are $20.00 and include admission to the play
PLUS a complimentary drink voucher and free hors
d'oeuvres. All reservations must be made through group
sales and paid in full prior to show date. The special $20.00
price will not be available at the box office. Please redeem all
free drink vouchers before
7:30 P.M.
CALL 305 444 9293 EXT 613
GROUPS@ACTORSPLAYHOUSE.ORG |
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Winterparty Presents Guys with
Balls |
 Winterparty
and MGLFF present Movie Under the Stars featuring a
favorite from the 7th annual MGLFF (Guys and Balls) on
Wednesday, March 1st at 8:00PM at the Surfcomber Hotel (1717 Collins
Avenue).
If “misfit gay sports comedies” can be called a whole new genre of film, then
Guys and Balls takes that genre to a whole new level of hilarity. It’s got a
double-entendre title (this is a soccer flick), lots of goofy sports stunts and
revealing locker room scenes, a cute lovelorn hero, and a team full of every
possible wacky homo - from studly nurse and femmy Turk to a horny leather-bear
threesome. Throughout, the humor
lurches in fresh new directions, with
laugh-out-loud sight gags and a wry send-up of silly sports machismo. In a rural
German town where soccer is everything, Ecki’s the champion goalie who just lost
the game. As if that’s not bad enough, the other players discover he’s gay and
banish him from the team. Vowing revenge, Ecki sets off to a nearby city to
start his own all-gay squad and challenge the homophobic heteros. It’s an uphill
battle, taking wide-eyed Ecki from a hospital delivery room (enter studly nurse)
to the slings of an S/M sex-club (enter leather-bears). Meanwhile, back at home,
Ecki’s weary parents endure homophobic gossip and a nonstop barrage of anal-sex
jokes from a cranky old man. If Ecki’s team can ever get their game together and
take on the hometown squad, we’re in for a raucous culture clash. Guys and
Balls never takes its' coming-out tale too seriously, thank goodness and it
keeps the romance light and sexy. After all, it’s only a game! (In German with
English Subtitles) Ticket Prices are $15 in advance (at
WinterParty.com)
and $20 at the Door. |
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This Week's Featured Event |
 Come
join Pride South Florida as they start the celebration at the
first official 2006 Pridefest event. They are proud to once again be
featuring the Miss & Mr. Pride South Florida pageant which
will take place Monday February 27, at 8:00 PM at Voodoo
Lounge, located at 111 SW 2nd ST. in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Starring Sasha Sommers, (Miss Pride South Florida 2005), and
Marsian Devine, (Mr. Pride South Florida 2005), with special
guest Champagne Bordeaux (Miss Florida 2005-2006) and also
starring
Moldavia Ishtar, Latrice Royale
(Miss Pride South Florida 2004) and Wendy Williams (Miss
Pride South Florida 2003). Winners receive $300.00 CASH, photo shoot
by Michael Murphy, entry fee for Miss Florida and booking at
Noche Latina Friday's. Registration starts at 7:00 PM. For
more information and registration contact Scott Holland (that’s me)
at (954) 478-4587. The Board of Pride South Florida looks forward to
seeing everyone at this great 1st Official Pridefest event. |
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Other Upcoming Events |
On
Wednesday,
February 22nd,
Circuit
presents a
Real
Estate Mixer
featuring all aspects of Real Estate under one roof. Event sponsored by Svedka
Vodka. Then on
Friday,
February 24th,
with
Express
Gay News
presents in association with
The Gay &
Lesbian National Task Force
presents the official Fort Lauderdale Pre-Winter Party event. They will be
giving away free Gold Passes all night. The night starts
DJ Sayjo
and
Mizz Cori.
Lecture at the University of
Miami: “From Sodomy Laws to Marriage Amendments: Sexual Identity /
Politics Since 1900” by George Chauncey, Professor of History,
University of Chicago – acclaimed author of “Gay New York: Gender, Urban
Culture, and the making of the gay male world, 1890-1940”, and lead
author of the Historians’ Amicus Brief which weighed heavily in the Supreme
Court’s landmark decision overturning sodomy laws in Lawrence v. Texas (2003).
Thursday, February 23rd – 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Third Floor Conference
Room, Richter Library, 1300 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables, FL. For more
information, please contact: Richard Godbeer, Professor of History,
University of Miami, at (305) 284-5203, or at rgodbeer@miami.edu
On
Friday, February 24th Noche Latina Fridays presents
their annual Mardi Gras Celebration starring House Diva Champagne
Bordeaux, Hot Latin Go-Go Papis, and special guests Vegas Dion, Latrice
Royale and Sylvia Del Rio. They invite you to come EARN your Beads!!!
As Always, NLF features FREE DRINKS from 9-11pm (well & Dom) and DJ
George Valdez spinning the best mix of Latin Hits.
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The GLCC will have a Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
at 1:30pm on Saturday, February 25, at Tropics on
Wilton Drive. All are welcome to join. The cost of the luncheon
is free for GLCC volunteers and $15.00 for guests. Seating is
limited. Please RSVP before 5:00pm on Wednesday, February 22nd.
Additionally, they seek one or more sponsors for the luncheon
and related expenses totaling $1,000.00.Please contact Nicole
Martin for further details at Nicole@glccsf.org or 954
463-9005.
On Saturday, February
25th from 8:30am - 12:00PM at
Hagen Park,
2020 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors,
the Leisure Services of Wilton manors will be presenting their third annual
Pet Show and Expo. Everyone participating with their pet will be eligible
for a trophy or ribbon. Judging will include pets in costume or with carriage
decorations. Awards will also be given for the largest pet, smallest pet, and
most unique pet. There will be groups with animals to adopt and lots of
information and new products for the pets you already have. Please stop by the
Pet Project booth for free giveaways and information. We will also be
taking and printing photos of you and your pets.
Also on
Saturday February 25th, the Coliseum introduces to
Fort Lauderdale DJ Mike Cruz.
Also on Saturday,
February 26th Circuit presents Mardi Gras Madness
with music by DJ Mixtress and shows by Misty Eyes, Mizz Cori and
the Lady Ivy as well as Fire Breathers, Stilt Walkers and Hot Go-Go Boys.
This Sunday February 26th Babylon T
and Noche Latina T at
Voodoo Lounge presents a special version of T called Brokeback T,
Love is a Force of Nature starring The Men of Boardwalk with music by DJ
Angelo Kortez in the main room, DJ Miik on the Patio and DJ Nena
spinning the Hottest Latin tunes in the beautiful Envy room as well as shows by
Daisy Deadpetals and Vegas Dion. Don’t forget they feature FREE
DRINKS from 5-7pm
The
Women’s Community Fund and the Miami Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of
Commerce invite you to “A Night On Broadway” on
Sunday,
February 26.
Join them for a pre-performance private cocktail reception with an open bar and
hors d’oeuvres at the Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts. Then enjoy
the closing performance of the Tony Award-winning Broadway show “Hairspray”
from our own section of premiere seats in the orchestra. After the show attend
the VIP cast party at the glamorous National Hotel on South Beach.
Pre-cocktail reception 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm / VIP After-party 9:30pm Jackie
Gleason Theater · 1700 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach Ticket Price $85 (includes
your show ticket, open bar reception & vip cast party) to order visit
www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/groupsales
and enter
the code: WOMENSFUND. For additional info please call Alison at
954-288-8691
Also on Sunday February 26th,
from 5-9pm, Elements presents the annual Mr. Elements Leather with
$200 in cash and prizes. The event will be hosted by James Sand (Mr.
Elements leather 2005) and Misty Eyez. Categories include Full leather
image, Jock & Physique, Casual bar wear, and Question & Answer.
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Please join
The Pet
Project
and
Douglas
Lowerre
for an evening of Art, Music, Refreshments and Hors D'oeuvres. All commission
from the sale of the art and other proceeds goes to benefit The Pet Project.
The art show will
be held at 2798 NE 37th Drive, Fort Lauderdale from 6PM to 10PM on Sunday 26th
of February. This is at the home of Douglas Lowerre fundraising director of the
Pet Project. The featured artists are Nando the Artist (Paintings),
Todd Michael (Mosaics) and a young and upcoming artist. Cocktails, wine and
cheese will be served. Call 954/336-9536 the day of the event for directions to
Douglas' House.
Every
Monday is Brazilian night at Chase, and on Monday February 27th
starting at 10pm they celebrate CARNAVAL, their biggest party of the
year!! They will feature give-a-ways, extra dancers, Free Shots and $4
Caipirinhas (authentic Brazilian recipe) and if you are Brazilian your
second one is free. If you are in the Biz you get all your drinks 2-4-1.
On
Friday March 3rd, Noche Latina Fridays in conjunction
with DJ Wizzz Music Pool and Promotions and WXDJ EL-Sol 95.7 fm
presents the “Top 40 Latin Countdown of 2005.” The night will star
Champagne Bordeaux, Hot Latin Go-Go Papi’s and Special guests Wendy
Williams and Lewis Nicholson (Mr. Noche Latina) performing the #1 hit
of the year. As Always, NLF features FREE DRINKS from 9-11pm (well & Dom)
and DJ George Valdez spinning the best mix of Latin Hits.
Also on
Friday March 3rd Cathode Ray along with Red Ball
Events presents the Bon Voyage party for the RSVP Gay cruise.
On
Saturday, March 4th, the New Moon Bar will be celebrating
their ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY. “What can I say? We would not have been
here without every one of you. And now is our chance to throw you one massive
party. Specials from Jagermeister and Cielo Tequila, a few surprises that you'll
have to see for yourself as well as live music from Bev and then DJ
Rae Rae will spin it on home” say Carol Moran, owner.
On
Saturday March 4th from 8am to 2pm Mike Mazer presents the
7th annual Winter Revelation starring DJ Tracy young at
Crobar. The party will also feature a live performance by Jason and
Demarco. A portion of the proceeds to benefit the National Gay & Lesbian
Task Force.
Also on
Saturday March 4th the Coliseum invites you to join 2000
men from around the country as they present Atlantis the Lost City which is a
Bon Voyage party for Atlantis 15th anniversary cruise. This is
also Centaur’s Global Groove tour and will star DJ’s David Knapp
and Chad Jack with design by the RKM futureboys.
Peter
Burke’s
next T-Cruise is Sunday March 5th. For more info or to
reserve tickets call Peter 305-962-1356.
Sawmill
Camping Resort
in Dade City Florida will host it annual Arts and Crafts Fair from
March 7-9. They are currently looking for talented artists to attend the
fair. Vendor boot space is FREE this year so your cost to display your art and
or craft is FREE!
Email FlSawmill@aol.com for more information or call 352-583-0664 for
reservations.
Actors'
Playhouse
in
Conjunction with CoralGaybles.com presents: THE
FULL MONTY
on
Thursday March 9th. This event includes a private pre show
social from 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Tickets are $20.00 and include
admission to the play PLUS a complimentary drink voucher and free hors
d'oeuvres. All reservations must be made through group sales and paid in
full prior to show date. The special $20.00 price will not be available at the
box office. Please redeem all free drink vouchers before
7:30
P.M. CALL 305 444 9293 EXT 613
GROUPS@ACTORSPLAYHOUSE.ORG
Brad Star
makes his South Florida Pride Debut at Boardwalk Bar on Friday
Night March 10th. Brad will be on hand at the club with some of his
movies to give away and some other surprises. Brad will be there for 2 shows on
Friday and at the Boardwalk Booth at Pridefest Saturday and Sunday the
performing again Sunday Night at Boardwalk Bar for 2 more shows. Look for Brad
in his upcoming films from Massive Studio, Titan Media, Mustang/Falcon
films and Lucas Entertainment. Come and help welcome Brad to his South
Florida Pride event. Booking is through FabScout Entertainment.
The next
G.L.H.B.O.A. event will be on Thursday, March 16, at Hollywood
Vine 2035 Harrison Street Hollywood, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Guest Speaker will
be Mayor Mara Giulianti, of the City of Hollywood. Enter to win the door
prize with every dollar bill donated. Wine & Cheese
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Congregation Etz Chaim,
a spiritual home in South Florida for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered
Jews and their friends, will be observing its 32nd Anniversary with an
Evening of Celebration on Saturday, April 1, at the Airport Sheraton
Hotel off I-95 and Griffin Road. This year's honorees are Joyce Edelson,
president of the Cong. Etz Chaim Sisterhood, and Dr. Murray Lichtenstein,
the Synagogue's Education Director. The evening festivities begin with a 7 p.m.
reception in the Special Lounge and then move to the Banquet Hall for a
sumptuous dinner, dancing to a jazzy beat, and then the pleasures of a Viennese
Dessert Table. Tickets to the Gala are $95 for CEC members and $100 for
guests. For more information, ticket reservations, and Journal ads phone the
Synagogue at (954) 564-9232.
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