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The Snatch Game |
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Last Wednesday I went to Cathode Ray to check out the famous
and always bust “Snatch Game” hosted by Matt. They
also featured the release of the Pride 2006
DVD
video videotaped by VJ Gary Nolan. As always the Snatch
Game was a hoot, but someone needs to wash Matt’s mouth out with
soap….LOL!!
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Electra |
Kristine W |
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After Cathode I headed to Dudes Bar to see Electra’s
show. Every Wednesday she comes up with original costumes and
fab numbers. Ok, I admit it, while I was there I took a peak
(ok, maybe more then a peak) at the beautiful men dancing on the
other side of the bar…YUM!!
On Sunday
Gary
Santis 2 Year Anniversary of Babylon T at Voodoo was
PACKED!! The hot boys were out, and the show by DIVA Kristine
W was over the top. This is one performer who knows how to
put on a show!! Congrats to everyone on a fabulous anniversary
party!!
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Miami Gay
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The 8th Annual
Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
(MGLFF) will pay tribute to one of the most prolific independent film
distributors in the United States . . . TLA Entertainment Group.
The event will take place Saturday, April 22,
7:00pm
at the Colony Theatre, just prior to the premiere screening of the TLA
Releasing’s musical 20 Centimeters directed by Ramón Salazar.
Founder and President of TLA Entertainment Group, Raymond Murray will be
in attendance along with Claire Brown Kohler (COO), Richard Wolf
(Acquisitions & Marketing Director), Eric Moore (Chief Technology
Officer) and Patrick Murray (Vice President). Celebrating their 25th
Anniversary, the
Philadelphia
based TLA Entertainment Group has been the driving force behind legitimizing gay
and lesbian cinema. TLA, which stands for Theater of the Living Arts, was
originally founded as an experimental theatre group in the 1960's under the
direction of Andre Gregory (of My Dinner with Andre fame) and
included actors Danny DeVito, Judd Hirsch, Sally Kirkland and Ron Leibman.
In 1971 the venue was converted to a repertory cinema presenting International,
Independent and cult films. The cinema closed in 1980 but, in 1981 several
former employees (including the current partners today) bought the cinema and
re-opened it as a nationally recognized venue with a vision to bring all types
of cinema
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film lovers. In 1985, TLA opened their first video store next door and today,
TLA boasts of five locations in Philadelphia with a sixth in Manhattan's West
Village. And, over the last 25 years, TLA Entertainment Group has quietly been
expanding through its catalog, retail store and licensing businesses and have
grown to be the leading retailer of gay and lesbian films with its
well-trafficked site
www.tlavideo.com In 2001, TLA
Entertainment Group launched their theatrical distribution arm, TLA Releasing,
dedicated to broadening the choices available to film lovers by specializing in
quality independent, international and gay/lesbian-themed films by distributing
them in theaters and on home video. TLA Releasing, today, distributes
International and American films in North America and United Kingdom. Many are
multiple-award winners or nominees, such as France’s A Matter of Taste
(five César nominations),
Spain’s
800 Bullets (four Goya Awards) and the
United States’
The Trip (13 various festival awards). Additionally, many films
are crowd pleasers, like the immensely popular Latter Days, the
critically acclaimed Bear Cub, and the spicy Spanish comedy
Km. 0 (Kilometer Zero). They also organize two of the most
prestigious film festivals in the U.S.; the
Philadelphia Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
and The Philadelphia International Film Festival. And, edit two books:
The "TLA Film Video & DVD Guide: A Discerning Film Lover's Guide"
released annually each Fall by St. Martin's Press and the company's
founder and president, Raymond Murray’s "Images in the Dark: An Encyclopedia
of Gays and Lesbians in Film and Video."
For a full listing of this year’s
movies
CLICK HERE.
For show times and movie links check the Mark's South Florida List Calendars
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Gay,
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 As it begins expansion of its anti-bullying educator training
programs into all four counties in
South Florida,
the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network of
South Florida
(GLSEN South Florida) is pleased to announce the addition of
three new members to its board of directors, including 17-year
old Joshua Delsman, a student at McFatter Technical
High School. "We think it's critically important to have
student representation on our board," said Bruce Presley,
board president. "Josh Delsman is a bright young man who knows
what it's like to be a gay person at school. He brings a
real-life, 21st century student's perspective to our board."
Delsman is also the founder and president of a successful web
design company and a southern regional coordinator of the GLSEN
National Jump-Start Leadership Team. Educators Clarence
Brooks and Donald Stansfield will assume various
responsibilities helping GLSEN South Florida achieve its mission
of insuring safe schools for all
South Florida
students regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity,
real or perceived. Brooks, who for eight years taught dance at
Bak Middle High School for the Arts in West Palm Beach,
is currently a visiting assistant professor of dance at
Florida Atlantic University. He has had experience with
other GLSEN chapters in the past. Stansfield is a drama teacher
at Coral Springs Charter School in Broward County where
he is also faculty advisor to the school's Gay/Straight Alliance
(GSA). Before moving to
Florida
he acted professionally in
New York.
Both educators will take leadership roles in training teachers
and counselors and coordinating GSA-related programs in
Palm Beach
and Broward respectively, according to Presley. "Clarence's
familiarity with the county school district will enhance GLSEN
South Florida's ability to work effectively in Palm Beach
County," said Presley. "Donald Stansfield is an outstanding
teacher and will be a great addition to our team." Stansfield
recently coordinated the first GLSEN South Florida youth
empowerment conference held in Ft. Lauderdale on Mar. 24. GLSEN
South Florida is the only student advocacy and education
organization in South Florida focused exclusively on schools and
made up of professional educators and students who train other
educators and students on how to create a safe school
environment for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or
gender identity, real or perceived. More information about GLSEN
is available online at www.glsensouthflorida.org or by
calling 305-576-2126 or 954-802-8774.
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Team Positive Power |
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Hispana Florida in conjunction with Better Bodies Gym and Nelson Fitness
present “Team Positive Power.” This is a 3 month HIV support group
workout program for Beginners or those wanting to return to the gym. The Program
includes Nelson Fitness Instructor Classes, Complete use of Gym facilities,
Nutrition & Holistic healing workshop, and a 3 month membership for only $50.
Class starts in April. For more info call 954-561-7977. |
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Love Peace & Hope at
Saks Fifth Avenue |
 Designer-to-the-stars
Udi Behr will launch two symbolic jewelry collections; Love & Pride™
and Love Peace & Hope at Saks Fifth Avenue with a champagne celebration on Friday,
March 31st from
5-8:00 PM. Saks in
Fort Lauderdale will be the first mainstream department store to carry a luxury
jewelry line supporting the gay & lesbian community. Udi Behr declares the
event a "small step for retailers, colossal step for equal civil rights. "About
Love & Pride Behr, whose ingenious jewelry has been worn by top celebrities
including Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears, Sharon Stone, and carried by Saks
and high-end jewelry stores, took action when San Francisco Mayor Gavin
Newsom, courageously granted marriage licenses to same-sex couples during
the summer of 2004. “I decided I had to do something, and as a jewelry
designer, the natural thing was to create a new collection.” After approaching
leading jewelry retailers with the Love &
 Pride concept, and being turned down repeatedly, Behr initiated the
launch of
www.loveandpride.com with the help of $2.5 million raised from a team of
investors with the same vision. It has become a community-based retail web
destination featuring the entire Love & Pride collection along with
thought-provoking resources for gays and lesbians interested in marriage and
commitment. Udi Behr is utilizing his collections to express strong
convictions. Prior to Love & Pride, the designer developed Love+Peace+Hope to
reflect the spirit of generosity after 9/11, gaining international attention at
the 2003 Oscars. Working to secure civil marriage rights for gays and lesbians
has become the activist’s newest focus; he now donates 10% of proceeds from the
Love and Pride collection to Marriage Equality, a non-profit leader in
the fight for equal marriage rights for all. Love & Pride Collection features
rings, necklaces, bracelets, and accessories to fit every budget, from $30 to
$5,000. Available in 18K gold, stainless steel, two-toned combinations,
diamonds, and exquisite accents; Udi caters to every client’s style. Designs
include same sex motif rings that join as a whole, a double lariat loop necklace
ending in gold hand-cuffs, and a contemporary black stainless steel pendant
featuring interchangeable male/female insignias. These cutting-edge pieces
inspire a sincere emotion in support of the gay and lesbian community.
www.loveandpride.com |
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Featured Events of the
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 Check out Dudes on Wednesday March 29th from
7 to
9 p.m. for
the release party of Tony & Gloria's fabulous 2 new CD's entitled "It's
Spring Again" and "Tony & Gloria Live at Dudes." In honor
of this special occasion, Dudes will have 2-4-1 cocktails and wonderful hors
d'oeuvres. Mr. Danny LaRock will be on the piano from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
and the incredible illusions of "The Madame of Madame's herself Electra"
beginning at 9:00 p.m. Please mark your calendars now, as this promises to be a
special gathering not to be missed. For further details or questions feel free
to call Dudes @ 954-568-7777.
 On Saturday April 1st Mary’s Resort
(1115
Tequesta St….SW 4th St) invites the whole community to its Grand
Opening Pool Party from
3-9pm.
They will feature complimentary food and Drinks as well as performances by
Cashetta.
On Sunday, April 2nd from
12 to
5pm is the 3rd
Anniversary Pool Party of the Florida Storm Soccer Team at Villa
Venice Guest House (2900 Terramar St, Ft Lauderdale Beach).
Admission is only $10 and includes your first drink, and can be purchased at the
door or in advance at Java Boys Café. The Pool Party will include drinks,
Music, Food and Prizes. This will also be a benefit to raise money to send them
to Gay Games 2006 in
Chicago.
For those of you who have not been to one of the Florida Soccer Team Pool
Parties before, Picture it (ok, that very Sophia Petrillo) Hot Soccer boys with
their sculpted bodies in little swim Trunks all wet…..Need I say More????? |
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Other
Upcoming Events |
Join
The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of South Florida
for a Youth Prom planning meeting on Thursday,
March 30th at
6pm. In this meeting they will pick a date, decide on themes,
marketing, fundraising opportunities, etc. This
year's prom will raise money to be used to fund a youth
services coordinator position to oversee the Yepsa
Program (youth education and prevention of substance
abuse). Please join them at this meeting - if you would like
to make a donation or offer sponsorship of the prom and/or
Yepsa please contact Nicole at the GLCC at
954-463-9005 x.227
On Friday March 31st the Coliseum,
which features
South Florida
largest 18 and over night, presents the “April Fools
Ball.” The night will star DJ Miik in the
main room and DJ Daisy D. spinning Hip-Hop in the
front room. Also featuring the
3am Cabaret show starring MC Daisy Deadpetals. Then on
Saturday April 1, they present an evening with the
music of Producer/DJ Tony Moran. The night will also
feature performances by Erika Norell, TP Lords and
the cast.
On Friday March 31 305boyz.com and
Fukfridays.com presents the grand opening Fridays at
Solo (10880
Collins Avenue). This party is 18 to enter and 21 to drink,
and also features CD releases from Shakira and Madonna as
well as DJ’s T-Pro and Miss Flava.
Congregation Etz Chaim,
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.
This
Sunday April 2 Babylon T and Noche Latina T
at Voodoo Lounge presents DJ Paulie 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
On
Sunday, April 2nd,
Peter Burke presents his monthly T cruise on the
Yacht “Mussette.” The cruise will feature Joe Posa
(as Joan Rivers), Rod Stephens, Deja, DJ Marcio
Santos,
Fabio
as well as free parking and Hors D’oeuvres. Boarding is at
2:30 with the ship taking off at 3pm to 6pm. Tickets are $25
with reservations and $30 day of Cruise. For more info or to
make reservations call Peter at 305-962-1356.
Sunday
April 2nd,
the
Bass
Museum (2121
Park Avenue, in Collins Park, in Miami Beach) presents The Seven Year Itch
(1955). Directed by
Billy Wilder, this screen classic is heralded as one of the
quintessential comedies of all time.
Monroe plays a seductive starlet who finds relief from the
sweltering NYC heat in her neighbor’s air conditioned
apartment. Staying true to his marriage vows in the face of
the blonde bombshell proves hilariously challenging when
tempted by the notorious “Seven Year Itch.”
 On
Sunday April 2nd at 2:00 PM
the Miami Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce has a
special block of tickets held for The Full Monty. You
are invited to purchase tickets for $28 which
includes a post show meet and greet with the cast. Deadline
for ordering is March 26. Actor's Playhouse at the
Miracle Theatre - 280 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, FL
(305-444-9293) All reservations must be made through group
sales and paid in full prior to show date. The special
$28.00 price will not be available at the box office. CALL
305 444 9293 EXT 613 or e-mail at
GROUPS@ACTORSPLAYHOUSE.ORG “A huge hit - a rock ‘em,
sock ‘em, ‘take it off, baby’ good time with heart,”
raves Jim Farber of the Daily Breeze.
Broadway smash hit musical comedy that tells the story of
two unemployed friends who stumble upon a Chippendales-like
show and decide with the help of four other unlikely
candidates that they too would like to give it a go.
However, they can't dance and aren't what most would call
good physical specimens. This hilarious new musical became
one of the hottest tickets on Broadway in the last several
years.
Sunday April 2nd
also brings South Florida the Grand Opening of Boyz-R-Us,
produced by 305boyz.com in association with
BigCityVideo.TV. This party will be taking place at
X-it in
Hollywood and is 18 to enter and 21 to drink.
This party will feature weekly guest DJ’s and 2 floors of
eclectic music.
On Wednesday, April 5th Cathode Ray
goes Country and will be giving away 20 DVD’s of
Brokeback
Mountain. They also feature a special live Interactive “Snatch
Game” at 10pm, with $1 Drafts and shots all night. They
also invite you to come celebrate the Student Body as all
students with Valid Id get ½ off drinks.
 The Inaugural Sunshine Stampede Rodeo will be taking place
at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds in
Davie the weekend of April 7-9. For more info or to
purchase tickets to any of the events visit www.FGRA.org
On Monday April 10th, at
10pm sharp Elements Nightclub invites
you to a benefit for the newly crowned Miss Florida
Continental Elite, DIVA, so she can go to
Chicago
in style. The guest MC’s will be Nikki Adams, and
Champagne Bordeaux, and their will be performances by
Erika Norell, Deja Debonier, Tonna McKenzie, Viva Mirage,
Miss Puddin, Lonnah St James, Snowy, Sharedee Ross, Ginger
Snapped, Moldavia Ishtar, Misty Eyez and many more.
There will also be Raffles, Auction Items, 50/50 and door
prizes. If you want to donate anything to the benefit or
need more info call Howard at 954-567-2432.
Congregation Etz Chaim,
a spiritual home for South Florida's "Jews of the Rainbow," will hold its annual
Community Seder at
7 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, the second night of
Passover. The place is Signature Grand, located
at
6900 West State Road
84, in Davie. The meal will be Kosher for Passover and
includes a choice of four entrees: baked stuffed chicken,
roast brisket of beef, filet of salmon, or vegetarian
plate. Tickets for the Seder are $45 for CEC members and
$50 for guests, and all reservations must be received by
Friday, April 7. For reservation forms and further
information, phone Cong. Etz Chaim at (954) 564-9232.
 The Stonewall Library and Archives presents Boys Movie night
out on Friday, April 14, at
7pm (Suggested Donation $2) with the feature film “Partners.”
Two policemen, Ryan O' Neal (str8) and John Hurt
(gay) set up housekeeping as a gay couple in order to solve
the murder of a member of the local gay community. O'Neal's
awkwardness in his new lifestyle provides some hilarious
moments. John Hurt, the marvelous actor that he is, handles
his role with aplomb and sensitivity. For its time (1982),
the film caused quite a buzz.
Art
Expressions Gallery (1212 N.E. 4th Ave
Fort Lauderdale) is proud to announce Coloring
Florida. Artwork related to Florida's flora, fauna,
architecture or scenery that is created by local artists
will be on display at the gallery from April 17th - May
18th. A gala reception to meet the artists will be held
on Saturday April 29th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Refreshments! Awards! Guest Judge!. Admission is free.
In maintaining their mission to
promote and showcase local talent, this exhibition is open
to all
South Florida artists.
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