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By BOB KECSKEMETY After a long, hot summer, fall is approaching and so is South Florida’s theater and culture season. Broward County has one of the largest and most diversified theater seasons south of Broadway itself, and why shouldn’t it? With so many New Yorkers migrating to South Florida every year, our “snowbirds” deserve a little New York even when it’s December and 80 degrees. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Parker Playhouse, Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, Aventura Arts and Cultural Center and “Broward Presents” at Miramar Cultural Center/ Artspark have been busy all summer putting together one of the best and most diverse theater seasons to date. But heed this warning: plan ahead and get your tickets early because sell-outs can be expected. “Broadway Across America” at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
“RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles” (Oct. 416), Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” (Nov. 15-27), “Jersey Boys” (Jan. 11-29), “Billy Elliot: The Musical” (Feb. 29-Mar. 11), Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” (Apr. 10-22) and “La Cage Aux Folles” (June 12-24). The series also features a special offer for tickets to “Cirque Dreams Holidaze” (Dec. 27-Jan. 1). Season tickets for the six-show package range from $145
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Apple’s new CEO Tim Cook might not only be the most powerful man at Apple but also one of the most powerful gay men in American and a technology leader in Silicon Valley. Last week, Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Computers, resigned sighting health reasons. It had been widely known that Jobs has been in ill-health for a number of years including fighting pancreatic cancer. Jobs cited an inability to meet his current expectations as CEO, but asked to remain within the company as chairman. No one was actually surprised by Jobs’ stepping down, but neither were they surprised by him naming Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook to Chief Executive Officer Cook, 50, who has remained private about his sexual orientation, was outed earlier this year by Gawker when it named him “the most powerful gay man in Silicon Valley.” In the Gawker profile of Cook from
earlier this year, they said that Apple management would support Cook even if he publicly acknowledged his sexuality, but did have “concerns about whether his coming out would impact of the Apple brand.” Although Cook has never publicly commented on his sexuality, Out Magazine named him its most powerful gay or lesbian person of 2011. In its profile of Cook, Out Magazine wrote: “Although Tim Cook has chosen to be discreet about his sexuality, just know that Apple’s heir apparent is gay sends a compelling message of the opportunity to thrive in the workplace. That’s a big deal.” They listed Cook as number one in their Power 50 index. Cook grew up in Robertsdale, Alabama, near Mobile. His father was a shipyard worker, while his mother was a homemaker. Cook graduated from high school at Robertsdale High School, earned a B.S. degree in industrial engineering from Auburn University in 1982, and his M.B.A.
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MIAMI, FL – The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force announced that straight rugby star Ben Cohen will receive its Humanitarian Award on October 15th, at the 15th annual Miami Recognition Dinner at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Cohen is the first straight sports star to dedicate his philanthropic efforts to the benefit of LGBT people. One of the world’s greatest athletes, Ben recently founded and serves as chairman of The Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation, the world’s first foundation dedicated to raising awareness about the long-term, damaging effects of bullying and raising funds to support those who are doing work to stop it. The Miami Recognition Dinner is the premier annual celebration of South Florida's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force produces the event and donates the majority of the net proceeds to other nonprofit organizations serving the Miami-Dade LGBT community. H
Pride Center Expands Efforts to Reach GBTQ/MSM with Addictions FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – The Pride Center at Equality Park, in association with Lambda Men’s Brotherhood, have created a new social networking program called Youth Gay Meth Free (YGMF). YGMF caters to the young GBTQ men in South Florida who struggle with crystal methamphetamine addiction – commonly known as “Crystal,” “Tina” or “Ice” – along with other substances. YGMF is currently available on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr, with the goal of grabbing the attention of young GBTQ males with these tragic addictions. “I’m very excited about this new program because there are so many young men struggling with additions,” said Mitchell Jerus, Youth Coordinator running the YGMF Program. “We already have much of our online social networking programs in place and very soon we will have a peer counseling program both online and offline. “These young men often feel alone with no one to talk to about their problems,” continued Jerus. “That’s why we’re here, so they know they’re not alone and that someone is there to help. We anticipate this program will be very successful and we’re using the slogan ‘Get Your Shine Back’ showing these young men that they can emerge from their dark places. “Numerous indicators confirm problematic crystal methamphetamine use among some sexually active men who have sex with other men. GBTQ/MSM young people’s questions regarding sexual identity and sexual behavior need to be addressed. These young men need skills to address and resist using substances as they become
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exposed to new behavioral options in the gay community.” “In my experience catering to LGBTQ youth and their families, many of the young men I’ve met that use crystal meth are young sex workers: dancers, go-go boys, adult film performers, escorts, etc.,” said Listron “Blue” Mannix, Expanding Testing Initiative Manger overseeing the YGMF program. “We’re reaching out to other organizations that can help this program flourish and become the hope for a better future to others that it’s supposed to be,” concluded Jerus. “We feel that by collaborating with programs such as Meth and Men, the Sunserve Youth Group, MProject and other treatment centers, that young men struggling can get the help that they need and deserve.” The core of this program is located at the Pride Center at Equality Park on Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors, or by going online to Facebook and looking for “YouthGay MethFree”. For additional information, email youthmethfree@pridecenterflorida.org or call (954) 463-9005. H
Johnny’s Plans Entire Labor Day Weekend Schedule FORT LAUDERDALE/MIAMI, FL – Both locations of Johnny’s is planning a Labor Day Weekend schedule. What a way to end the summer! There will be a Labor Day strip show night at both locations starting at 6 p.m. Friday in Ft. Lauderdale and Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Hosted by Sol Delight. No cover Sunday through Thursday in Fort Lauderdale and no cover seven nights a week in Miami. T.P. Lords and D.J. Robby Sky present “Drag On” Mondays at Johnny’s Miami. No cover. Drags and Trans drink free from 10 p.m. to midnight. Everyone else $3 drinks all night long. Thursdays are Latin Night (18+) at Johnny’s Miami and no cover all night long. Shows by Teresita La Caliente and Marytrini. D.J. Lannier Alvarez spins. Sexy underwear contest at 1 1 p.m. with $1,000 in cash and prizes. Free Cuba Libres from 10 p.m. to midnight, $5 after. Fridays are GRINDR night at Johnny’s Miami – 18+ college night. No cover all night long. With hot male dancers and D.J. Miik spinning. Labor Day Weekend Countdown featuring the Beyonce mix tape on Friday, September 2nd at Johnny’s Fort Lauderdale. Free CD giveaways all night long. Free drinks (well and domestic) from 11:30 p.m. to midnight. Reduced cover after with text “B@MFL” to 31313. $39 Moscato D’Asti bottles, $12 huge big bucket drinks all night. With D.J. TPromix. “The Spot” on Saturday, September 3 – “Fire” the hottest in pop, hip-hop and Latin with D.J. TPromix, 40 hot dancers and no cover all night at Johnny’s Miami. South Florida’s largest Amateur Strip Contest at Johnny’s Ft. Lauderdale on Sunday nights. No cover all night long. Karaoke from 9 p.m. hosted by D.J. Miik Emceed by Gemini Stone. $3 Margarita Madness all day and night. $1,000 in cash and prizes, but must sign up by midnight. H
Paolo Pincente Named Executive Producer Miami Beach Gay Pride MIAMI BEACH, FL –Veteran event director and producer Paolo Pincente has been named executive producer of the Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade & Festival for 2012, announced Babak Movahedi, president of the Pride Board of Directors. “Miami Beach Pride is fortunate to have someone of Paolo’s diverse background and experience as next year’s executive producer,” Movahedi said. “In three short years, Miami Beach Pride has grown from a hometown celebration to one that captures national, if not international, attention. For the fourth event, we look forward to having Paolo add his distinctive touch and take Pride to a whole new level.” In his new role, Pincente will help plan and oversee all elements of next year’s Miami Beach Gay Pride event as well as related activities leading up to Pride. Now in its fourth year, Miami Beach Gay Pride will take place Sunday, April 15, 2012, along Miami Beach’s famed Ocean Drive. In addition to his responsibilities for Pride, Pincente currently works and produces events for top-tier venues and wellknown brands including, Space Nightclub, Miami, as general manager; Mova Lounge, Miami Beach, as operations and marketing consultant; Svedka Vodka, throughout Florida, as event producer; Source Events, Miami, as event manager; and the Surfcomber Hotel, Miami Beach, as event producer. His previous experience in the hospitality industry has also included Crobar Nightclubs in New York City, Chicago and Miami Beach; Mia Biscayne, Miami; Exit 66 Nightclub, Ft. Lauderdale; and Cameo Nightclub in Miami Beach, where he has served in diverse operations, management, marketing, training and event-related capacities. The mission of Miami Beach Gay Pride is to bring together members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, their friends, allies, and supporters in celebration of the unique spirit and culture of the LGBT community by producing free, safe, quality mass-appeal events that are open to all, including the Parade, Festival and allied Miami Beach Pride sanctioned events. For more information; www.miamibeachgaypride.com. H
Teacher Suspended for Being Gay Porn Star MIAMI, FL – In January, Shawn Loftis, a Miami-Dade County substitute teacher, was suspended from his position. In April, Loftis’ teacher’s certificate was revoked despite his insistence that his porn days were over. Loftis also worked as a citizen reporter for CNN. Loftis, who went by the stage name Collin O’Neal, resigned his porn career in 2010 but is still widely known for his porn work. His video work included Mirage, Lord of the Jungle, Humping Iron, Crossing the Line, Rising Sun, Desperate Husbands, Scorched, The Hard Way, Mo’ Bubble Butt, Perfect Fit and Skuff II: Downright Filthy.
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However, Loftis/O’Neal also produced and directed his own series, known as “World of Men,” where, as O’Neal, he visited various exotic locations looking for sex. These locations included London, Lebanon, São Paulo, Miami, Spain, Edinburgh, Berlin and Serbia. O’Neal’s videos not only served as sex films, but were also travelogues showing some of the famous sites in the various cities. It is from these locations that, as Loftis, he submitted some of his iReport segments for CNN. O’Neal’s hard-core performances won him several awards. The “World of Men” series has been nominated many times for awards and World of Men: Lebanon has won a GayVN Award for Best Pro/Am Release and a Grabby Award for Best Videography jointly for Collin O'Neal and Dan Fox, again for Lebanon. O’Neal said that CNN knew about his porn past and didn’t have a problem with it, but can’t believe that the Miami-Dade School Board would, since he gave up the business. H
Symposium on Aging MIAMI, FL – The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) will hold a Symposium on Aging with the objective to educate and explore the needs of the LGBT community. The Symposium will be held on Saturday, September 24, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Miami, 400 SE 2nd Avenue in Miami. The Symposium on Aging seeks to open a discussion and create an understanding of the needs and expectations of this powerful and growing segment of the LGBT community. The fee for admission, which includes seated lunch and refreshments throughout the day, is $35 for members of the MDGLCC and $55 for non-members. The event is open to the public. Limited space is available. RSVP required. For complete details, visit www.gogaymiami.com (“Symposium on Aging” tab), call (305) 673-4440 or email mdglcc@bellsouth.net. H
Jon Peterson to Appear at Miami Beach Stage Door Theater MIAMI BEACH, FL – Starting on Saturday, September 10th, the Miami Beach Stage Door Theatre presents “Song Man Dance Man,” a one-man show about one-man shows created and performed by Jon Peterson, emcee from Broadway’s revival of “Cabaret” and Drama Desk Nominee for the title role in the offBroadway production “George M. Cohan Tonight!” “Song Man Dance Man” is about seven performers who captured the eyes, ears and hearts of their audiences. They are Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, whose unique styles transformed the movie musical; Donald O’Connor and Sammy Davis, Jr., both geniuses who had to struggle for appropriate recognition; Bobby Darin, who made the leap from ‘50s pop-star to sophisticated concert artist; the eccentric, brilliant Anthony Newley, whose pulsating, emotional style reverberated throughout the musical theater world; and, of Continues on NEWS on Page 10
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with Pinchas Zukerman, (Jan. 3); Tchaikovsky St. Petersburg State Orchestra (Jan. 31); Denyce Graves with pianist Louis Salemno (Mar. 16) and Chanticleer (Apr. 18). Ticket prices include pre-show lectures which are offered at all concerts. Full series subscriptions are priced at $161.30 - $339.80 with a threeorchestra series available from $108 - $216. Season ticket holders may add “From Villa-Lobos to Samba” for $20. Tickets are available through the Broward Center AutoNation Box Office at (954) 462-0222 and BrowardCenter.org. Broward Center/Parker Playhouse “Off-Broadway Series” The Capitol Steps in “Desperate Housemembers” (Jan. 12-15); “Love, Loss, and What I Wore” (Jan. 17-22); Marc Salem’s “Mind Games” (Jan. 21); “Improvised Shakespeare!” (Feb. 11); “Forbidden Hollywood” (Mar. 11) and Seth Rudetsky’s “Big Fat 70s Show” (Apr. 1). Flexible subscriptions of any four of the six shows offer a savings of 20 percent on each ticket. Single tickets to individual productions will go on sale throughout the season. Subscription packages and single tickets may be purchased through the Broward Center AutoNation Box Office at (954) 462-0222 and BrowardCenter.org. Broward Center/Parker Playhouse “Pride Series” “Jon and Juan’s Wedding” (Oct. 12-23), The Kinsey Sicks’ “Oy Vey in a Manger” (Dec. 3) and Leslie Jordan and Varla Jean Merman (Apr. 7). Subscriptions range in price from $114.50 to $123 and, if purchased prior to Oct. 23, offer a savings of 15 percent on each ticket. Subscribers to the full three-show series also may purchase single tickets prior to public sale to “La Cage Aux Folles” (June 12-24). Subscription packages and single tickets may be purchased through the Broward Center AutoNation Box Office at (954) 4620222 and BrowardCenter.org. Aventura Arts & Culture Center’s “Melodies & Memories Series” The Melodies & Memories Series features the gold standards of the American songbook. “How Lucky Can We Get? The songs of Kander and Ebb” (Dec. 14-18); “The Song is You: The Songs of Jerome Kern” (Jan. 18-22); “At Last: The Songs of Harry Warren” (Feb. 8-12) and “Thanks for the Memories: the Music of the Paramount Pictures Era” (March 7-11). Four show subscriptions are available for $112 offering a $16 savings. Subscription packages and single tickets may be purchased through the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office at (954) 462-0222 or go online to AventuraCenter.org. Aventura Arts & Culture Center’s “Foreign Film Series” The Aventura Foreign Film Series of four internationally acclaimed films consisting of “Kawasaki's Rose” (Jan. 31), “The Piano in a Factory” (Feb. 28), “Revanche” (Mar. 27) and “My Afternoons with Margueritte” (May 1). Subscriptions to the four-film series are $36 and represent a savings of 10 percent on individual tickets. Subscription packages and single tickets may be purchased through the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office at (954) 462-0222 or go online to AventuraCenter.org.
Aventura Arts & Culture Center’s “Comedy Series” Michele Balan (Dec. 3), Cory Kahaney (Jan. 7) and Sarge (Feb. 18). Subscriptions to the three concert series are $96 and represent a savings of 10 percent on individual tickets. Subscription packages and single tickets may be purchased through the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office at (954) 462-0222 or go online to AventuraCenter.org. For more information on the Broward Center’s “Family Fun Series,” “Smart Stage Matinees,” on-site hospitality options, pre-show dining, Sunday brunches, membership options, educational programming, sponsorship options and more, visit www.BrowardCenter.org. H ‘TIM COOK’ Continued from COVER
from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business in 1988. Cook spent six months at Compaq as Vice President for Corporate Materials before he was hired by Steve Jobs to join Apple in 1998. He initially served as Senior Vice President for Worldwide Operations. Cook is credited with pulling Apple out of manufacturing by closing factories and warehouses around the world. This helped the company reduce inventory levels and streamline its supply chain, dramatically increasing margins. In January 2007, Cook was promoted to COO. Cook served as Apple CEO for two months in 2004, when Jobs was recovering from pancreatic cancer surgery. In 2009, Cook again served as Apple CEO for several months while Jobs took a leave of absence for a liver transplant. In January 2011, Apple’s Board of Directors approved a third medical leave of absence requested by Jobs. During that time, Cook was responsible for most of Apple’s day-to-day operations while Jobs made most major decisions. Following the resignation of Jobs, Cook was made CEO of Apple Inc. on August 24, 2011. While Jobs was known for his showman's flair, Cook is known for improving profit margins and for being strong with supply chain management. Cook is credited with rapidly fixing Apple's “notorious manufacturing inefficiencies” and solved the inventory problems that dogged the company’s ability to supply enough of popular products like the PowerBook while spending too much to warehouse models that weren’t selling. AppleInsider described Cook as a workaholic who survives on a diet of “an endless series of energy bars,” Cook is said to pride himself “on being first into the office and the last one out,” and expects a similar level of commitment from others. “Unlike Jobs,” said AppleInsider, “Cook is not seen to be a product visionary nor a ‘compelling public speaker,’ tasks Apple's management team has delegated to design chief Jonathan Ive and marketing chief Phil Schiller, respectively. Like Jobs however, Cook hasn’t been shy about thawing sharp critiques at competitors’ products, recently describing various vendor’s tablet products as being ‘big, heavy, expensive,’ ‘bizarre,’ or simply ‘vapor’.” H
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course, George M. Cohan, who invented the song and dance man. “I wanted to remind people of just how good it can be; of how magical the world of show business was in those golden days because of these performers,” says Peterson about why he was motivated to create the one-man show. “The dazzling talent and charisma of these artists inspire life-changing devotion.” “Song Man Dance Man” Performances: Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m. on September 10, 17 and 24. Tickets are $38 for the matinee and $42 for the evening performance and are available at the box office at Miami Beach Stage Door Theatre at the Byron Carlyle, 500 71st Street, Miami Beach, by calling (305) 397-8977 or purchase online at www.stagedoorfl.org. H
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South Florida Cities Rank Highest LGBT Households Concentrations OAKLAND PARK, FL – Both Wilton Manors and Oakland Park ranked in the top-ten nationwide in the concentration of same-sex households in the United States. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Wilton Manors ranked second in the nation with, 140 same-sex households per 1,000, and Oakland Park ranked tenth in the nation with 8.8 same-sex households for every 1,000. Provincetown, Massachusetts, came in first place, in front of Wilton Manors. H
Sidelines Announces 3rd Round Cook-Off Winners WILTON MANORS, FL – Sidelines Sports Bar held its last round of their Summer Cook-Off Competition before the Finals. The category for this round of the cook-off competition was Summer Salads. The recipes included a candied pecan salad tossed with greens and a homemade dressing, a cauliflower and chicken salad, a couscous salad, a chicken salad with grapes and apples, to name just a few. However, Randy Harmon’s black-eyed pea pasta salad earned him first-place; John Woodward came in second-place and was also awarded the People’s Choice honor; Sonia Aguero came in third for her “Mama’s Potato and Chicken Salad”. The top three winners are now eligible for the “Finals Challenge,” scheduled for Sunday, September 4th (Labor Day Weekend), at 5:00 p.m.
WIN to Hold “Metaphysical Fair” WILTON MANORS, FL – Women in Network (WIN) will be holding a Metaphysical Fair on Wednesday, September 7, at 7 p.m. at the Pride Center at Equality Park, 2040 N. Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors. Here’s your chance to ask what you never dared to ask before and your chance to learn more and speak to people who are experts in reiki, psychic ability, yoga, acupuncture and more. Admission is $5 for WIN members and $10 for non-members. H
Rescue & Rejoice WILTON MANORS, FL – Abandoned Pet Rescue will be holding Rescue & Rejoice, an event to raise funds since the organization is run solely on donations they receive. The fundraiser will be held at Allied Kitchen and Bath on September 13, from 6 to 8 p.m., and is co-sponsored by The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa. Abandoned Pet Rescue takes abandoned pets off the streets of South Florida and gives them veterinary care and places them in permanent, loving homes. APR is the only “no kill” shelter in Broward County and all contributions made are taxdeductible and all the proceeds go towards the shelter. Suggested donations include gift certificates and other merchandise that will hold a value in an auction environment. For more information on the Rescue & Rejoice event, or if your donation is something that needs to be picked up, please call Geri at (954) 581-6423 or send email to apr954@aol.com. H
Florida Teacher in Trouble for Anti-Gay Facebook Posts MOUNT DORA, FL – Jerry Buell, a Florida-based teacher, was suspended from the classroom while the Lake County School Board investigates Facebook messages in which he said he “almost threw up” when he heard about New York’s marriage equality, which he said was also part of a “cesspool”. Buell had been Mount Dora High School’s “Teacher of the Year”.
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Protesters Don’t Want Boxers in Hell’s Kitchen
California State G.O.P. Will Permit Openly Gay Candidate to Speak at Their Convention
NEW YORK, NY – Owners of the popular Boxers gay sports bar located in the Chelsea section of New York City had planned to open a second location in Hell’s Kitchen; however, the neighbors in that new location say that the bar would be too close to a school and playground. According to the New York Post, the Hell’s Kitchen site is right around the corner from Sacred Heart School and next to the playground of PS 111. Protesters are saying the problem is not that Boxers would be a gay bar, just that it’s a bar in general. The building that Boxers wants to locate to would be within 200 feet of Sacred Heart, which is too close under zoning laws. But the owners of the building want to subdivide the site so that the bar itself sits just outside the mandated limit. H
LOS ANGELES, CA – After originally denying him permission to speak, the Republican Party has changed their mind and will permit openly gay presidential candidate Fred Karger to speak at their upcoming state convention, scheduled to take place September 16 through 18. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the party had originally given Karger what he called the “cold shoulder” in his attempts to speak at the convention. However, when the Chronicle reported the story, the party extended an invitation. Karger said that Republican officials offered him a chance to speak and introduce himself to G.O.P. delegates at a Saturday pre-luncheon event and other gatherings during the party’s upcoming weekend. H
“Daddy Bear” Competes in “Survivor”
Crack in Washington Monument was a “Sign from God”
NEW YORK, NY – Mark-Anthony Caruso, a 48-year-old gay retired NYPD detective and self-described “daddy bear,” has been announced as a cast member of the upcoming “Survivor: South Pacific”. Caruso's “Survivor” profile on CBS.com: '”I call myself Daddy Bear,” says the openly gay former NYPD morgue detective. ‘“I’m older, wiser, and cuter, I guess. No, I’m kidding. I’m not cuter.’” One thing he’s not kidding about, however, is which two former players he’d like to see return this season. ‘”I would like to see Jane. And I know people may not like hearing this, but I like Russell. I do! I just like him! I worked in the New York City police department for 20 years. There’s a thousand Russells!” H Photo courtesy, QueerMeUp
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Hamilton Gallery at 615 East Las Olas Boulevard will be hosting the Gay and Lesbian Business Exchange (GLBX) After Hours Networking event on Thursday, September 22, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. GLBX is a Council of The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. Exchange events are free for members. “We plan our socials at various members’ businesses so we can enjoy a variety of venues and also give everyone the opportunity to learn first hand about that member’s business,” said Julian Cavazos, GLBX Chair. “We’re looking forward to meeting at Janice Hamilton’s Gallery.” The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce is the first Chamber in the State of Florida and one of the first in the nation to recognize the LGBT community as a major component of their membership. “The contributions of the Gay and Lesbian Community within our city and surrounding area is major driver to our local economy. The mission of the Chamber is to drive economic growth for the Greater Fort Lauderdale community; it was recognized that the Gay and Lesbian Community needed to be included in a manner to unite and connect, giving an inclusive voice to continue to attract new Gay and Lesbian businesses,” Mr. Cavazos explained. For information or reservations, contact Drew Miller at (954) 462-6000 ext 8775. H
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Rick Perry Signs Anti-SameSex Marriage Pledge WASHINGTON, D.C. – G.O.P. presidential hopeful Rick Perry has joined Mitt Romney, Michele Bachmann, Rick Santorum and former candidate Tim Pawlenty in signing the National Organization for Marriage’s anti-gay marriage pledge. By signing the pledge, the candidates promise to: “Support and send to the states a federal marriage amendment defining marriage as one man and one woman; defend DOMA in court; appoint judges and an attorney general who will respect the original meaning of the Constitution; appoint a presidential commission to investigate harassment of traditional marriage supporters; support legislation that would
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After last week’s earthquake in Washington D.C., Reverend Pat Robertson proclaimed that the damage done to the Washington Monument was a sign from God. Robertson made his statement during the 700 Club’s “The Sign of the Times” series on the end of the world. The earthquake, which caused a four-foot crack in the monument, claimed that it was a sign from God because of sin, legal abortion and the country’s tolerance of homosexuality. He then said that America will receive the same lethal punishment as Sodom and Gomorrah, and that the crack was just a symbolic message of more to come if the country didn’t change its ways soon. H
Cyndi Lauper Shows Her “True Colors” NEW YORK, NY – Cindy Lauper is opening housing for LGBT youth. The opening is scheduled for September 1 and is going to be called The True Colors Residence. Lauper explained that New York City has a very disproportionate number of homeless youth who identify as LGBT. She said that even more disturbing are reports that these young people often face discrimination and, at times, physical assault in some of the very places they have to go to for help. The idea behind the 30-bed facility, which is on West 154th Street near Frederick Douglass Boulevard in the Harlem area, was conceived by Lauper, her manager and the West End Intergenerational Residence, a non-profit group that provides housing and support for homeless families and seniors. The True Colors Residence will be the first permanent housing facility in New York for homeless LGBT youth. H Continues on NEWS on Page 11
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Perry Equates Homosexuality to Alcoholism NEW YORK, NY – Time Magazine has reported that in Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry’s first book, “On My Honor,” Perry equates homosexuality to alcoholism. “Even if an alcoholic is powerless over alcohol once it enters his body, he still makes a choice to drink,” he wrote. “And, even if someone is attracted to a person of the same sex, he or she still makes a choice to engage in sexual activity with someone of the same gender.” Perry also wrote that he is “no expert on the ‘nature versus nurture’ debate,” but that gays should simply choose abstinence. Perry’s campaign did not respond to a request for comment on whether he maintains this view, but the candidate has either reversed his stance or refused to comment on several other issues he wrote about in his book. H
Lady Gaga Declared More Powerful than Oprah NEW YORK, NY – Forbes Magazine has released their list of the world’s most powerful women, and Lady Gaga has beaten Oprah Winfrey. German Chancellor Angela Merkel topped this list, followed by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. First Lady Michele Obama came in at #8, Lady Gaga ranked #11 and Oprah Winfrey came in at #14. H
State Representative Admits Giving a Teen Boy Money for an Encounter INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Indian State Representative Phil Hinkle admitted last week that he paid a young man $80 to have a good time, but insisted he isn’t gay and doesn’t know why he did it. According to the Indianapolis Star, Hinkle has been stripped of his committee chairmanships and, despite pressure from the Speaker of House to resign, he will not do so. But he also said that he will not seek re-election. Hinkle maintains that he did nothing illegal, there was no sex involved and that he himself was a victim of a crime, but would not file a police report. H
NOM Links Homosexuality to Pedophilia WASHINGTON, D.C. – Twice last week, the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) claimed there was a link between pedophilia and homosexuality. According to Equality Matters, NOM posted on their blog that the effort to normalize pedophilia is following the same pattern as the effort to normalize and legalize same-sex marriages. H
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Wilton Manners? When we are raised, we are taught good manners (i.e., don’t talk with your mouth full, always say please and thank you, cover your mouth when you sneeze, say ‘pardon’ not ‘what’ when you mishear something and so on). As we move into adulthood, mostly these stick with us and we develop a new moral code above and beyond gracious manners. Opening the door for your date, offering a seat, signing our emails off with a polite ‘best regards’ or ‘many thanks,’ smiling when you say hello, remembering people’s names, etc. It makes society and community much nicer places to be when people are polite and have good manners. We have been all been in the same position as my dead friend. He met a lovely guy and they clicked on every level on their first date. They arranged the second date with excitement, that butterfly feeling you get when you realize that you like someone. My friend called the night before their second date and left a message. Nothing. Called the following morning. Nothing. Spent the whole day waiting for a call, only to receive a pathetic excuse-laden email at 9:15pm on the evening of the date. Besides being an incredibly typical story we have all heard before, it is also simply bad manners. So, how is it that grown men have lost that moral code which states you must call someone to cancel an arrangement? Whatever the list of ridiculous reasons you have, it is irrelevant and beyond unacceptable to leave someone hanging till 9:15pm on the evening of a date and cancel through email! Now the level of bad manners in the situation is not only the late cancellation, but the use of email. Seriously, pick up the phone! Now that we have communication literally at our fingertips, we email, message or text a cancellation, rather than braving a confrontation and picking up the phone to tell the person you won’t be able to make it. It seems so many people in the community would rather forego manners to save the
potential of a confrontation. A date is one thing, but then there is that huge complaint when arranging the infamous hook up! How many times have you made an arrangement, just to have the person not turn up, that moment when you call the number and its off or that irritating ‘The number you are calling can’t be reached’? It can’t be reached because the guy has no manners. Then, of course, there is that situation where one goes to the designated meeting point and you see the person you are supposed to meet and decide they aren’t your type. Yet, instead of politely going up and saying, ‘thanks but no thanks,’ you switch off your phone and go the other way. Again, bad manners rather than face an awkward situation.
When one looks around the community, you see bad manners in so many places. At a bar, there is pushing and shoving. I remember a few weeks ago being in a bar patiently waiting in line to get a drink. As I approached the bar to order my drink, some little tragic tartlet pushed past me and placed an order. When I politely explained I was first, his response was to blatantly ignore me. Unsurprising for someone with bad manners, so I turned to the barman, who was already making his drink. Once the offending
Letters to the Editor In response to Cross-Eyed by AJ Cross, “Open Relationship Versus Open Heart” in the Florida Agenda, August 18, 2011. DEAR AJ CROSS, With regard to your column in the August 18th edition of the Florida Agenda, let me relate my experience with an open relationship: I have been in an open relationship with my partner of 26 years for about 24 years. It began while I was working, on international travel a lot, and our separation occurred regularly. We never were apart for more than three weeks, but opportunities for sex and quality time (drinking/dancing/eating/touring) with other guys still occurred during our separations. Since we were both secure in our relationship, we talked about our situation and came up with a set of guidelines for ourselves. While they may not work for everyone, they have been very helpful for us. 1. Be honest and talk openly about everything we do. 2. Recognize that “sex” and “love” are not necessarily the same.
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Alex Vaughn little toad had left, a group of guys sitting to my left told me how appalled they were by his bad manners; the bartender joined in saying how shocked he was. I called him out on it and the fact that he had made the drink knowing I was first. His response, ‘Oh he is a troublesome one; it’s not worth the scene’. He got away with being a moron because people don’t hold manners in high regard anymore. While I was researching this piece, I noted that causing a scene was also considered bad manners, so for the sake of argument I shall give the aforementioned bartender the benefit of the doubt. Speaking of scenes, however, take your mind back a week or so. Undoubtedly, you have seen one in the community, some over dramatic explosion of passion, anger and Jaegermeister! Another manner that should be remembered is mobile phone etiquette. Now, I will admit I am most guilty of bad manners in this area. I answer my phone at all times (don’t have it on in the theatre or movies though – I’m not that bad) and the worst is when I’m in Starbucks. More often than not, I forget to put my call on hold while ordering or paying, remaining instead yelling down the phone assuming everyone wants to hear whatever drama I have concocted in my life! As a community, if we upped our manners considerably it would be a much more pleasant place to be. With a quick visit to our youth, it will be easy to remember our basic manners and apply them to everyone you encounter. I will leave you with one other lesson in manners, despite how painful it can be, especially if the person rambles: Never, ever interrupt a person when they are speaking. It is just plain rude! H
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3. Give each person veto power over what the other does. These guidelines have given us a very stable and interesting life. We feel that sex outside the relationship is to be enjoyed. We often have sex together with a third or fourth guy. It’s fun, especially when there are no expectations of something longer lasting. We like to meet new people and don’t feel jealousy when one or the other sees some eye-candy that casually interests him. There are tons of really nice guys in this world and we learn a lot from them and several of them have developed into close friends. We now each have multiple different sex partners per month, mostly at the baths, but also from online contacts. We are, of course, careful with the usual health issues. My partner is younger and has more encounters than I, but we are always amazed at the hot guys who actually prefer older men. The fact that we hook up with others encourages us to keep physically fit and active. What you quickly find, after a short while, is that no one is perfect, no matter how hunky or rich. The leading quality we look for in others is their willingness to have a
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Who Knew? Talking Dirty: How to Negotiate Safe Sex By SAM KNEW, MSW make the conversation even more difficult throwing alcohol and drugs into the mix. Needless to say, our inhibitions and judgment are impaired with either. Studies report that 60% of STDs are transmitted when the partners are under the influence. Not to mention the numerous sexual assaults of women and men which occur while intoxicated. But for all of the alternatives offered, there’s no substitute for the real thing. Having a direct conversation with your partner can eliminate a lot of dancing around the issue – and can actually make your sexual experience a more pleasant, worry-free one. Starting the conversation doesn’t have to be embarrassing or uncomfortable. You could start by offering your own status or preference, like “I’m STD free,” or “I only use condoms”. What you do want to avoid, though, are vague and uncommitted statements like, “I prefer condoms” or “could we use a condom?” This might give your partner the misconception that safe sex is an option – when it clearly isn’t. H
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Long before tangled bed sheets, before the first kiss, before cocktails or a promising “hello,” there’s a cosmic element that draws two people together – one that may not require any words at all. But who knew it may be what you aren’t saying that’s costing you your health – and maybe your life? In the heat of passion, it isn’t always easy to ask your partner about their sexual history or health status. And the end result can be one of the 12 million new sexually transmitted infections (STI) reported each year. Oddly enough, in an era where condoms are passed out in schools and shopping centers and sex is used to sell everything from
bottled water to dental plans, it’s a wonder that so many of us have trouble talking about sex. But for those who enjoy a little verbal foreplay, choosing your words carefully can make the issues of protection a non-issue. By incorporating the mention of condoms and other types of barriers into your “flirt dialog,” you can set a precedent that tells your partner what’s expected. If words escape you in the heat of the moment, there are a few options that may make it a little easier to negotiate the terms of engagement. Consider getting creative – using your mouth to slip on a condom can be a sexual turn on and leaves little to be discussed. However, the passion doesn’t always make its way to bedroom, so you may want to consider placing condoms in other areas around the home – or even car for that matter. The female condom, which is gaining more popularity and approval among gay men, is another safe alternative. One advantage is that the sexual recipient (the bottom) can place the device in place hours before hand and not have to interrupt foreplay placing in the device or bother negotiating safe sex practices with their partner. Of course, like any advice, it’s always easier said than done, and sometimes we can
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consider themselves a member of the LGBT community. That question made Elmhurst the first college or university to ask a potential student about their sexual orientation. According to the Chicago Sun Times, officials of the college said that the question is in a group of questions asking about race and religion and is completely optional and is not taken into consideration on accepting or rejecting the new students. The college said that the purpose of the question was intended to increase diversity among their student body. H
Ecstasy Could Be Used to Cure Cancer BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – The Daily Telegraph reported that researchers from Birmingham University claim that the designer drug Ecstasy may one day be used as a cure for cancer after scientists modify the drug to increase its tumor-killing properties. The drug, also known as MDMA, could be used to treat leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma after making it 100 times more effective at suppressing growth. Ecstasy was already known to be effective against more than half of white blood cell cancers, but previously the large dose required to treat a tumor would also have killed the patient. H
HRC President to Resign in 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The co-chairs of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Board of Directors and the HRC Foundation Board announced that HRC President Joe Solmonese has informed the boards he will not renew his contract, which expires March 31, 2012. Solmonese will remain at the helm of the organization until the completion of his contract to ensure a smooth leadership transition. At the same time, the co-chairs announced the formation of a search committee to be co-chaired by board members Joni Madison of Hillsborough, N.C., and Dana Perlman of Los Angeles. “Joe Solmonese is an outstanding leader,” said Anne Fay, who co-chairs the Foundation Board of Directors with Andy Linsky. “While we will miss his extraordinary leadership, we enter this next phase, thanks to Joe, in the best place the organization has ever been. Not only has our community secured historic victories, but our membership is larger and more active than at any time in our history, and our financial health is secure even in these difficult economic times.” “From the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ to the recent passage of marriage equality in New York, Joe has made sure that HRC is an effective and strategic force for positive change,” said Tim Downing, who co-chairs the HRC Board of Directors with Rebecca Tillet. “Over the course of his tenure, he’s set the tone for delivering real reform that matters in peoples’ everyday lives.” “Leading HRC has been an inspiring experience and a complete privilege,” said Solmonese. “I could not be more proud of
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Gay Days Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, NV – Next year, Las Vegas will host the first Gay Days Las Vegas, September 4-10, 2012. As in Gay Days Orlando, the Las Vegas event will include a Travel-Retail Expo, pool parties and events all around town with a portion of proceeds benefiting local non-profit organizations. Gay Days co-owner, Chris AlexanderManley, President of Gay Days, Inc., said, “We’re proud to announce our 2012 schedule which includes Las Vegas. This event will now allow our loyal attendees vacation options that include the two largest vacation destinations in the country. After twenty-one years hosting one of the largest GLBT vacation events in the world, Gay Days Orlando, we feel we have grown up, and Las Vegas is the perfect city for adults.” Gay Days Orlando, the first weekend in June each year, attracts over 150,000 from around the world to the central Florida area, and the event generates over $600 million in economic benefits. Gay Days Las Vegas will always start the day after Labor Day each year, and run through the following Monday. Organizers believe the Las Vegas Gay Days will grow to be as large or larger than the Orlando Gay Days. H
The Gay Groupon WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI – A new daily deals site catering to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LBGT) and allied communities has just launched, and it’s called Gaypon. The site provides its subscribers with daily offers from local and regional businesses – but only those businesses known to be gay-friendly. In addition, Gaypon says a portion of its proceeds will be donated to local and national LGBT organizations and charities. Gaypon was founded by Robert Graham, formerly of Clear Channel Radio, and Jason Buszta. It’s based in West Bloomfield, Michigan, which is where the majority of the deals are now located. Check it out at www.dailygaypon.com. H
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“Word Play” To Poke or Not to Poke By ChriStiAN tAylor-AlExANdEr As an approaching (far too rapidly) 40 year old gay male, I find myself wondering myriad thoughts, ranging from the far reaches of the Galaxy and my place in it to why it is that no matter how many times I sort out my socks, whenever the next batch of laundry is done there always seem to be “single” socks in the bunch. Is there an evil troll in my dryer or do socks, like relationships, just part ways after too much wear and tear? A little too often, I consider what some people are thinking when they get dressed to go out in public (hey … I am gay!!!). As I sit here, alone (as has become the norm) in front of my well-worn keyboard, I have several things floating in and out of my semi-consciousness. As of this moment, I am thinking of the English language and how certain terms have come to be a part of the evergrowing lexicon of communication. Be it from “texting” (which I find so entirely annoying, I had it turned off my cell phone). I have to rant a bit further about this “texting” phenomenon … what happened to just picking up the phone and saying hello? It takes far less time to verbalize your insipid thoughts than it does to sit there, some while driving and downing mocha-chinos, to say “what’s up” than to type the words into those far too small number/letter combinations on most phones! OK, that’s out of my system … felt good. This brings me to “Tweeting” (which I, as something of a techno-phobe, have yet to try). I’m not even sure what exactly it is, I just know that everyone but me – and perhaps my parents – knows how to do it and what it is. For pity’s sake, let me get used to one “latest thing” before they come up with anything else. And last, but certainly not at all least, my beloved Facebook. Ah, Facebook … the perfect way for someone who rarely feels the need to leave the house to have a social life, such as it is. Friends and acquaintances from high school (not always people I would have otherwise sought out, but there they are all the same); others who had simply moved away and fallen out of touch or married or just plain dropped off the face of my little corner of the Earth. To my shock (still gives me the chills), I re-discovered one good friend who I thought was deceased … I kid you not! All things considered, I must admit I am an avid fan of Facebook. There is one term used incessantly on Facebook which, finally (I know, I tend to prattle on until someone stops me) brings me to the point of this: ”POKING”. What the hell is Poking? I’m led to believe it’s a cute little way of letting the people you don’t actually converse with as much as you should – or get to see faceto-face – know that you are thinking of
them. That sounds nice, doesn’t it? Just a quick hello from a friend to let you know someone, somewhere is thinking of you. A little happy thought from an old friend or even a “friend” you’ve never actually met in the flesh. A virtual little nudge from that guy/girl/or somewhere-inbetween person who you can barely remember but are now “friends” with, that you crossed their mind at some point in the day. “Poking,” therefore, would seem like a nice thing then, wouldn’t it? Then, of course, my mind thinks of other definitions of “poking” … the xrated one … let’s just say that poking leads me to think of boinking, which leads me to think about … well, if I have to go into detail, you mustn’t have much of an imagination or no idea of what these terms of which I speak mean. In in either case, go watch TV. Poking, boinking, etc., all lead down a path I’ve traveled many, many, many, many times in the past. Did I mention I used to have an actual sex life? But, here again, that’s another
story that took place long, long ago in a Galaxy somewhere downtown. Now, excluding the aforementioned definitions of “poking” that have come to my deluded mind, I’m left with one more way in which to be poked that would not be so pleasing. As in to be poked with a stick or some blunt object. That would not be at all satisfying (unless you are into that sort of thing … and who am I to judge after all the different ways of “poking” I’ve tried?) I ask you: Do you really want to be poked in this manner on a fairly consistent basis by pretty much the same people? Would you want to, let’s say, be poked in the face by a baseball bat from your Facebook friend in Utah? Personally, I would prefer not to have things poked in my face (let’s just leave that one alone, shall we?). If someone does “poke” you on Facebook, is it rude to not poke them back? The way I figure it, no matter how you look at it, you have to. They took time out of their blogging/video downloading day to poke you, so the least you can do is poke them back in a timely manner. So, I leave it to you to decide if “Poking” is good or just another little evil in the world. If I tune into Facebook tomorrow and find that I have been poked more than usual … I’m not quite sure how I’ll feel about it. Someone please let me know! H
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Giving Back is Profitable The Sequel By drEW MillEr It’s that time of year again. Fundraising activities are in full bloom, non-profits are gearing up for their big day in the sun, parties, happy hours and other events are scheduled in the hopes of finding those willing to donate and give back to their community – and we all know someone sponsoring something for their favorite charity. I have given my time and money to many non-profits. As I discussed in my first column about giving back, those organizations include: HRC (Local Chapter), Rainbow Business Coalition (Board of Directors), Gay and Lesbian Business Exchange (Board of Directors), Smartride (Rider), Tuesdays Angels (Rider), The Pride Center at Equality Park (Founder), Broward House (Donation), Business Professional Group (Board of Directors) and AidsWalk (Walker). In that column, I told the story about how I was able to join the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce as the Business Development Director for GLBX because of my involvement with the Board of Directors. In this column, I would like to guide you down the road of Charitable Giving and help you recognize the rewards you
might receive in your life, including friends, colleagues, networking relationships, business opportunities and jobs. When I first started riding my bike for local charities, I discovered how many people I know and work with who shared my interest in riding. As an example, many local business owners are fellow riders and have become clients, networking colleagues and potential clients. My partner, Kevin Murdoch, and I have ridden in the “SmartRide” for 3 years (165 miles from Miami to Key West benefiting HIV/AIDS organizations in Florida). This November, we are doing it again. Earlier this year, we joined the “100% Solution Bike Ride for Life” (220 miles from Las Olas & A1A to Ft. Pierce benefiting “Tuesdays Angels”). I have learned through riding and giving back how mixing charitable work with business colleagues strengthens relationships. Sometimes, the connections you make have a lasting impact on your life, work and career. On the ride to Ft. Pierce, we met Jerry Byers. Jerry is an inspiration to me in my life. He is in his 7th decade and is in incredible shape. I am 43 years old and Jerry, who has ridden 13 times in the
“100% Solution Ride,” not only finished the 220 miles, but did it an hour faster than I did. While riding, Jerry shared this story of his charitable work and how it created profit for his business. He is a general contractor and volunteers for “The Pride Center at Equality Park” by doing their maintenance and repairs. Being a giving individual showed the people around him who he is as a person, as well as giving them a glimpse of his strong character. Because of his continued dedication to “The Pride Center,” he earned 2 large remodeling contracts for prominent community leaders. I know no better example of giving back than Mark Martin and his contribution to “AidsWalk.” Two and a half years ago, Mark volunteered to head up the team, “Club Us”. He led that team to become the largest contributor to the AidsWalk several years running with a grand total of $125,000 to date. His organizational skills, leadership abilities and drive set him apart in our community. Aids Health Foundation was so impressed with Mark Martin and Club Us that when it came to hiring a new Relations & Development Regional Director, the first person they thought of
SEPTEMBER NETWORKING CALENDAR INTRO-Luncheon The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Date: September 8, 2011 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Location: Riverside Hotel 620 East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL
Trustee Reception Date: September 14, 2011 Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Location: City National BANK Las Olas Banking Center 450 E Las Olas Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL
BIZ PERKS Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Date: September 9, 2011 Time: 8:00 am - 9:30 am Location: The Salvation Army 100 SW 9th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jazz In The Hall Date: September 15, 2011 Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Location: Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce 512 NE 3rd Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL
Non-Profit Committee Meeting Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Date: September 14, 2011 Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am Location: Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce 512 NE 3rd Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL
Member Orientation-FTL Date: September 16, 2011 Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am Location: Greater Ft Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce 512 NE 3rd Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL
Beach Council Luncheon Date: September 14, 2011 Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Location: Westin Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach 321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL
Downtown Council Breakfast Date: September 22, 2011 Time: 8:00 am - 9:30 am Location: Tower Club Atop Regions Bank Bldg 100 Southeast Third Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL
GLBX Afterhours Date: September 22, 2011 Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Hamilton Gallery 615 East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL Net@Noon Date: September 23, 2011 Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Location: Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce 512 NE 3rd Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL
to fill the position was Mark. As Director, Mark did not let them down. Hired only a few months before the 2011 AidsWalk, he was able to produce a highly successful walk raising a total $640,000 – beating all expectations. I am personally looking forward to next year’s event and all he will bring to it. Thanks Mark! On the walk of charitable giving, you will always find more than you give! You can create opportunities you never thought possible. You will meet people that will enrich your life. You can make connections that will last a lifetime. So I ask you, are you ready to GIVE BACK? H
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FORT LAUDERDALE/WILTON MANORS ALIBI 2266 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Gayborhood tradition since 1997. Comfortable, inviting atmosphere with indoor video bars, outdoor drinking and dining. Drink specials all week, with mammoth 22-ounce Long Island Iced Teas for $3 on Thursdays ATOMIC/BOOM 2232 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors The bar with two names features a dance club and Gayborhood bar. Drag Bingo on Mondays, karaoke Mondays and Tuesdays, dance music Fridays and Saturdays, and (indoor) Sunday T-Dance. BILL’S FILLING STATION 2209 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Videos, pool tables, dart boards, dance floor, happy hour, live shows, Tuesday and Thursday karaoke – and great burgers, to boot. Fun and friendly truck-stop-themed bar. BOARDWALK 1721 North Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale Over 100 of the sexiest men from all over the world. Go-go dancers, cages, billiards, 2-4-1 Happy Hours. Drag emcees and did we mention the Boys? CORNER PUB 1915 N. Andrews Ave., Wilton Manors Friendly atmosphere, unpretentious clientele and staff. Next to Island City Pizza (so you can get your drink AND your slice on). CUBBY HOLE 823 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale Butch bar and grill with a rockin’ daytime crowd (and a fun nighttime one, too). Fifty cent pool, 2-for-1 drinks all day every day, video games, hot movies on HDTV and DirecTV. Thursdays it’s Bare Bear Chest Night, and every Friday and Saturday the fur flies with Hot Bears on Poles (where their Grizzlies Grind)! DEPOT CABANA BAR AND GRILL 2935 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale Adjacent to the America’s Best Inn and Suites. Pool open daily – No Cover or Day Pass. Great food, daily happy hour, Sunday afternoon T-Dance Poolside. Karaoke and live music. Open daily at 11:30 a.m. DUDES 3270 N.E. 33rd St., Fort Lauderdale Men dancing for men. Hot go-go boys in an upscale atmosphere, piano lounge for more quiet interludes. Steamy shower shows. JOHNNY’S 1116 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Club, bar, lounge. Male dancers and the men who love (to ogle) them. Sunday amateur strip contest (and karaoke!). LIPS 1421 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park The Ultimate in Drag Dining. Dinner and shows six nights a week. Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Sisters of Sequins. LIVING ROOM 300 S.W. 1st Ave., Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale Arts & Entertainment District meets South Beach. Friday nights they’re here, they’re queer, and they drink free from 10:30(ish) to Midnight. Only House Music club in town with its own Classical (and classicallychiseled) violinist. THE MANOR 2345 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors WeHo vibe (think: LA’s The Abbey) in the heart of the Gayborhood. Dine, drink, dance, play, mingle. Theme rooms (salsa and meringue every weekend in the Latin Quarter!). Live dancing and dining. MATTY’S ON THE DRIVE 2426 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Drink specials, billiards, and a chill gayborhood vibe. 75 Cent drinks on Wednesdays. No Drama, No Smoking. MONKEY BUSINESS 2740 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale Cozy neighborhood bar. Karaoke, drag shows, Patio Bar – and open at 9 a.m. daily. MONA’S 502 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Cocktail Lounge in the heart of Searstown. Fun customers, fun bartenders and fun proprietor (the Legendary Jerry). Outside patio. Wednesday karaoke, Thursday Speedball Tournament. NAKED GRAPE 2039 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Relaxing, friendly, hip, unique – the alternative gathering place on Wilton Drive. Wine tastings and events. Tuesday and Wednesday Late Night In the Biz.
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PJ’S CORNER POCKET 924 N. Flagler Drive, Fort Lauderdale Interracial Private Social Club. Bottle club memberships. Get your groove back on Wednesday nights with $2 drinks. RAMROD 1508 N.E. 4th Ave., Fort Lauderdale Voted World’s Favorite Leather Bar. Pig Dance first Saturday of the month – South Florida’s Busiest, Craziest Monthly Party (with caged hunks at Midnight on Saturdays – is there a downside to this?).
SCORE 727 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach Dance, drink, party all night on Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road. Tons of events throughout the year, including fundraisers for Winter Party, White Party, and Miami Beach Gay Pride. SPACE 34 NE 11th St., Miami Mingle and mix with gays and str8s in the heart of Downtown Miami. Indoor dance floors and outdoor rooftop bar, spectacular light show.
ROSIE’S BAR & GRILL 2829 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Nexus of the A-Gay List. Be Seen in the Scene (without making one). Food, folks, libations, and a killer Sunday Funday.
TWIST 1057 Washington Ave., Miami Beach Great music, friendly staff, hot tourists and locals. Never a cover, always a groove. Bungalow Bar = Hot Men. In SoBe’s Art Deco District.
SCANDALS SALOON 3073 NE 6th Avenue, Wilton Manors A line-dancin’, tight blue jeans-wearin’ good time. Country and western music, two-steppin’, three-steppin’, pool tables, and themed events year ‘round. Cowboys and Indians was never this much fun, Pilgrim.
JOHNNY’S MIAMI 62 NE 14th Street, Downtown Miami Club, bar and lounge. Johnny’s Miami boasts the best sound system in town! Plenty of safe, secured parking. Open 5pm to 5am daily. Hot male dancers and daily drink specials.
SIDELINES 2031 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Where Sports come first. Nationally known destination sports bar with TVs streaming NFL, MLB, NBA and college games. Pool tables, dart boards and large indoor (and now smoke-free) facility. Outdoor patio features area for smokers. Mixed crowd of gay men and women (who would have thought?). Featured in Bloomberg Businessweek and recommended by LOGO. STABLE 205 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Levis-and-leather neighborhood bar, where the bears line dance and the cowboys are VERY friendly. SMARTY PANTS 2400 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Cozy neighborhood bar with daily happy hour, and regular patrons. Show night Thursdays at 9 p.m. Karaoke Friday and Saturday nights, and with matinee on Sunday afternoon. TORPEDO 2829 W Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Dance, shoot pool, drink til 4 a.m., 7 nights a week. Doors open at Midnight; dance til Dawn. VOODOO LOUNGE 111 S.W. 2nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale Gay and mixed every Sunday, with afternoon T-Dance and drink specials, then the popular Life’s a Drag show with gobs of female impersonators, hot dudes and the chicks who want to change them. WHISKEY BLUE 401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale In the W Hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach, downstairs it’s the elegant Whiskey Blue, upstairs the luxe Living Room: hot dance and social settings in a distinctive atmosphere with signature cocktails and upscale patrons. Indoor and outdoor lounges.
MIAMI/MIAMI BEACH BAR 721 721 N. Lincoln Lane, Miami Beach Plush, lush and flush, a luxe, sexy décor that includes soft carpeting, comfy couches and a Grown Up Playroom equipped with a flat screen TV for video games, pool table, ceiling-mounted speakers. Enjoy 5 to 10 p.m. happy hours including $6 premium drinks. CLUB BOI 777 NE 79 St., Miami With an urban vibe on the weekends, a diverse crowd and a diverse musical format, including Hip Hop, R&B, House, Reggae, Soca, Latin and Old School. Go-go bois and drink specials. CLUB SUGAR 2301 S.W. 32nd Ave., Miami Gay Latin scene, with Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Hip Hop and House music always playing. DISCOTEKKA 950 NE 2nd Ave., Miami Hot music, hot scene, hot bartenders, and hot patrons in the hot heart of Downtown Miami. MOVA LOUNGE 1625 Michigan Ave., Miami Beach On Miami Beach’s famed Lincoln Road, never a cover. Drink specials all week long, live DJs, high energy music and a fun crowd getting their dance on til late. PALACE BAR 1200 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach This bar and restaurant in the heart of South Beach’s Art Deco District .Mouth-watering burgers, boys (and girls!). Weekend cabaret shows Thursday through Sunday.
ORLANDO/CENTRAL FLORIDA HANKS 5026 Edgewater Dr., Orlando, FL Friendly local bar with a cruisy attitude. One of Orlando’s oldest and friendliest Gay bars. Beer and Wine. Pool Tables, Video Games and a Large Patio area. HAMBURGER MARY’S BAR & GRILL 110 West Church Street, Orlando, FL Eat, Drink & Be Mary! Tuesday BINGO with Miss Sammy & Carol Lee, Wednesday Trivia with Doug Bouser and Leigh Shannon’s Cabaret Dinner Show is every Saturday, 7:30PM. PARLIAMENT HOUSE 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL All gay entertainment complex with 130 newly-remodeled hotel rooms. Cruisy Hotel, Nightclub, Pool Bar, Bear/Leather Bar. NEW PHOENIX 7124 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, FL Winter Park’s ONLY Gay & Lesbian Bar. Been There Forever! Karaoke every Tuesday and Friday at 9pm. Drag shows every Saturday night. Home of the $1 Jello shots. PULSE 1912 S Orange Ave., Orlando, FL Orlando’s Premier Gay Bar & Nightclub with Ultra Lounge, Jewel Box Dance Floor, and Adonis Dancers. Twisted Tuesdays with $10 All-U-Can Drink, College Wednesdays (18+) and 2-4-1 every Friday for Happy Hour. SAVOY ORLANDO 1913 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL “The hottest” gay bar and nightclub in Orlando. The MEN OF SAVOY Dancers from 6PM til 2AM every night in the main bar! Video Bar, Pool Tables.
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CITY SIDE 3703 Henderson Blvd., Tampa, FL Tampa Bay’s “Best Happy Hour” til Midnight every night of the week. GBAR 1401 E 7th Ave, Tampa (Ybor City), FL Dance Club & Video Bar. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 4PM til 3AM. No cover before 10PM, $5 after with ID. VALENTINES NIGHTCLUB 7522 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa, FL Voted #1 Nightclub in Tampa. Open 7 days a week 3PM to 3AM. Monday, Latin Night, Tuesdays are Boys Night Out, Wednesdays are Karaoke Night, Thursdays, No Cover Dance Party, Fridays feature Hot Go-Go Girls, Saturdays are Latino Night “Uncut” and Sundays are Hip Hop Night. Ki Ki Ki III 1908 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL One of The Oldest Bars (beer and wine). A plain bar without pretention with it’s share of young regulars. RAINBOW ROOM 421 S. MacDill Avenue, Tampa, FL A mix between a neighborhood bar and a community center. Main bar with pool, darts, jukebox. Outdoor Tiki patio has a full volleyball court and live bands. Beer & Wine.
ST. PETERSBURG GEORGIES ALIBI 3100 3rd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL One of the most popular gay bars in St. Pete. It’s always busy! Great VJ’s play Top 40 music. Mondays are Drag BINGO and Talent contest, Pool tourney Wednesdays, and the legendary Long Island Iced Tea nights on Thursdays. Ages 21 and over, never a cover! FLAMINGO RESORT 4601 34TH ST SOUTH, St. Petersburg, FL Florida’s “largest, luxury all gay resort”. Non-stop entertainment, great menu, and drinks served poolside at the Cabana. Weekly events and 2-4-1 Happy Hour daily from 11AM to 9PM. Saturday Happy Hour ($1 off) 11AM to 9PM. GEMINI LOUNGE 2315 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL Gemini Lounge aims to serve a variety of tastes; music, karaoke, Internet access, poetry readings and sports on TV. OAR HOUSE BAR & LIQUOR STORE 4807 22nd Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL Fun, friendly, laid-back atmosphere where you can get great drinks at cheap prices! Drama free! Happy Hour daily from 2PM til 9PM. HAYMARKET PUB 8308 4th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL More of a Men’s bar. Showing hot videos, beer specials, Saturday Underwear Night, and different events each week.
WYLDE'S 3557 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL Neighborhood bar South of Downtown Orlando. Jukebox, Video Games, Pool Tables and Dancers.
HIDEAWAY 8302 4th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL The oldest Womyn’s bar in the country. Where Music is always the main entree! Coldest selection of beer in town.
PARADISE ORLANDO 1300 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL Orlando’s casual Gay & Lesbian bar and nightclub. Patio, Tiki Bar and Pool Tables. Happy Hour 4 til 9PM and drink specials every day til 9PM.
DETOUR 2612 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL The hottest club in St. Pete. Daily specials, karaoke nights and gogo boys from Rico's Men. Noted for it’s Saturday Drag shows and Karaoke nights. Full liquor bar.
BAR CODES (Formerly Bear Bar) 4453 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL Friendly Bar, Real Men and Bears... Oh My! Beer and Wine. Tends to attract the after work Happy Hour crowd.
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TAMPA BAY 2606 2606 N. Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL Tampa's favorite Levi/leather bar has two floors (dimly lit), with the upstairs being the more cruisy. There's Hog House shop on-premises, and the 2606 is home to the Tampa Leather Club. Monday is Underwear Night, Tuesdays are $1 drinks and on Wednesdays, Longnecks are just $1.50. AZALEA LOUNGE 1502 N Florida Ave., Tampa, FL Exposed brick, cold beverages and friendly staff are the mainstays of the recently bloomed Florida Avenue flower! Neighborhood Bar, pool tables. BAXTER'S LOUNGE 1519 S. Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL Tampa Happy Hour Tradition. Serving up some of the hottest dancers Wednesday thru Saturday nights at 10PM. FLIRT NIGHTCLUB & SHOWBAR 1909 N 15th St., Tampa, FL (Ybor City) Get that hometown feeling. Amazing lazer shows, big headliners and has been around for 6 years.
COLD KEG NIGHTCLUB 4060 West New Haven Avenue, Melbourne, FL Largest Gay Club in Melbourne Florida and the Premier Gay Bar & Nightclub in Brevard County. ULTRA LOUNGE 407 Brevard Avenue, Cocoa, FL Nestled in Cocoa Village, this bar has a full coffee bar, serving espresso, lattes, cappuccinos as well as draft beers & wine.
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THE METRO 2929 Plum Street, Jacksonville, FL The Metro Entertainment Complex has been serving the GLBT community for 17 years. Features a total of 7 different venues under one roof to choose from. Lesbo-A-Go-Go, monthly Tea Dances, special quest performers, female impersonators and live musicians. BOOT RACK SALOON 4751 Lenox Avenue, Jacksonville, FL Your Neighborhood Gay Bar - the place for men. Cold beer, music and a warm and cozy atmosphere. Hot men and cheap beer... We all know where that leads! AJ'S BAR & GRILL 10244 Atlantic Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL Annie and Janie invite you to stop by and see some old friends and meet some new ones! Great food, awesome service, delicious mixed drinks and live entertainment. PARK PLACE LOUNGE 931 King Street, Jacksonville, FL A fun and comfortable gay bar that’s accommodating to both gays and non-gays. A great place to watch your favorite game, or enjoy playing Wii while the liquor flows! THE NORM 2952 Roosevelt Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL A neighborhood bar. Everyone is welcome, but remember it is a girls bar! Beer and Wine only. 616 BAR 616 Park Street, Jacksonville, FL A warm and friendly atmosphere with a Patio bar. Karaoke on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Thursdays the Jax Bears are here for happy hour. Fridays and Saturdays enjoy the "Beer Blast". THREE LAYERS CAFE 1602 Walnut Street, Jacksonville, FL The name Three Layers comes from their large variety of delicious three layer cakes. An inviting loft style cafe located in Springfield. Enjoy a bistro style lunch or just stop in for your morning coffee. BO'S CORAL REEF 201 5th Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach, FL There are great shows Thursday through Sunday with the best of female impersonators. Pool tables, video games, and a large outdoor patio. The only gay bar on the beach!
INCAHOOTS 711 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, FL This club offers good crowds every night. Recently remodeled with 3 bars and a friendly staff. Everyday is a different special. A fun place anytime. Full Liquor bar. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays except for special events. KICKBACKS GASTROPUB 910 King Street, Jacksonville, FL This is a top class venue serving over 600 different bottled beers, 84 beers on tap, breakfast, lunch and dinner 20hrs a day 7 days a week!
KWEST 705 Duval St., Key West, FL Daily Happy Hour from 3-8pm, and a piano sing-a-long every Wednesday night. Men dancing for men after 10PM. Weekly drink specials and "Wet Jockey" contests on Fridays. SALOON ONE 801 Duval Street, Key West, FL (Behind 801 Bar) This is the only gay leather bar in Key West. Conveniently located in the Bourbon Street Pub Complex.
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LA TE DA 1125 Duval Street, Key West, FL An upscale hotel complex with 3 bars, cabaret and restaurant.
THE ROUNDUP 560 East Heinberg St, Pensacola, FL A neighborhood gay men’s bar... Pensacola’s Cowboy Bar. Open 2PM til 3AM daily.
PEARL’S PATIO BAR FOR WOMEN 525 United St., Key West, FL Tropical themed women's bar for gay women and gayfriendly women alike. Patio bar with a full bar featuring drinks like "Cosmopearlitans" and "Pearl's Passion".
CABARET 101 S Jefferson St # E, Pensacola, FL Not strictly a gay bar, the charming and friendly Cabaret is very much a fixture in Pensacola's GLBT community, drawing a mixed bunch each evening for happy hour, karaoke, videos, comedy shows, live music, and all-around hobnobbing and socializing.
KEY WEST BOURBON STREET PUB 724 Duval St., Key West, FL Opened in October of 1995 and has continued to grow ever since, it is now part of the larger collection of gay action in The Bourbon St. Pub Complex. Hot Go-Go boy dancers and a busy crowd. “Where the boys are!” 801 BOURBON BAR 801 Duval St., Key West, FL Cabaret shows upstairs with nightly performances by famed performers Sushi, Kylie, RV Beaumont, Margo, and others. This legendary establishment has been around for over 30 years, and host Happy Hour specials daily from 11AM - 8PM. AQUA NIGHTCLUB 711 Duval St., Key West, FL Aqua features the "Reality is a Drag" show six days a week, followed by dancing. Monday is karaoke night and don't miss the great happy hour specials from 3-8pm daily.
BOBBY’S MONKEY BAR 900 Simonton St., Key West, FL The gay Cheers style neighborhood bar of Key West. Happy Hour from Noon to 7pm, Karaoke on Sunday nights, pool tournaments on Tuesday nights at 7pm. Free Wi-Fi access. GARDEN OF EDEN 224 Duval Street, Key West, FL A Rooftop Bar with the BEST VIEWS in the city & “BEST Long Island Ice Teas made by Melinda!” Gay, straight, fat, or skinny... Doesn’t matter! Clothing optional - gay friendly!
WEST PALM BEACH H G ROOSTERS 823 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, FL Dark bar that attracts a fun party crowd. Camp is in at H.G.'s, where drag shows and bingo nights pack in crowds looking for laughs and fun. THE LOUNGE 517 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL Sushi, tropical views and tasty cocktails are accompanied by acclaimed resident DJ Daisy DeadPetals. FORT DIX BAR & CLUB 6205 Georgia Ave, West Palm Beach, FL Mostly local crowd looking to mingle and relax. The bar is a bit on the dark and dingy side, but who knows--that could be a plus.
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OFFICE PUB 3704 Cleveland Ave , Fort Myers, FL Oldest gay bar in South West Florida with a festive attitude. This bear-friendly Office likes to have fun with underwear parties, drag shows, Wii bowling! Check out their country and western music night on Saturdays.
TUBBY'S 4350 Fowler Street , Fort Myers, FL Where men come to compete (in tournaments). "Never a cover... always a smile" Tubby's is a no-frills video bar with a total of 10 TVs and two projection screens available for patrons to use as they wish. Add a six-hour 2-4-1 Happy Hour during the Wii tournaments on the big screen! THE BOTTOM LINE 3090 Evans Ave , Fort Myers, FL This gay entertainment complex is one of the longest running clubs in southwest Florida at over 20 years, The Bottom Line features 7 bars, pool tables, drag shows and occasional guest appearances by porno stars.
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TOTI: TAVERN ON THE ISLAND IN VENICE 127 Tampa Ave. East, Venice, FL This South Beach inspired gay bar, boasts a dance floor and a game room with pool tables and dart boards. It's clean, the music is mixed and the staff are friendly. A mixed crowd can be found most nights... younger, older (duh, this is Venice), gay and straight. Did you know that in the Caribbean, TOTI is slang for a beloved male appendage? How apropos.
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SPIKES 4130 Northwest 6th Street, Gainesville, FL It is a laid-back kind of place, with friendly bar staff. The crowds vary depending on the night. The bar has a nice open air patio area that is rarely used, but would be nice if it was.
UNIVERSITY CLUB 18 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL This is a fairly average small college town gay bar. It is usually busy and crowded on Thursday nights.
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Wednesday, September 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Area 31 at The Epic Hotel, 270 Biscayne Boulevard Way in Miami. Join the launch of dot429 in Miami with their signature speaker series "429INSPIRED". Enjoy hosted cocktails, hors d' oeuvres and an inspirational talk by one of Miami's top luxury goods purveyors. While networking on the terrace overlooking the Miami Skyline, dot429 asks what inspires you? $25 advance, $30 at the door. RSVP at: dot429.com/events/429inspired-miamilaunch. dot429 is an online and in-person professional network and social magazine focused on creating opportunities and connections for the LGBT communities and their allies. Connect, engage, discover, inspire; dot429.com. H
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Sunday, September 4, from 12 noon to 7 p.m. Last year, 500 people attended, and this year it will be bigger and better than ever. This will also be a kick-off party for Beach Bear Weekend 2012, that will be happening May 10th-14th of next year. A $12 beer bust along with the $8 rum buckets and $4 Russian Standard Vodka specials. D.J. Daddy-O will once again be spinning his signature mix of music, so big thanks to him for making all the parties sound so great. There will be a Hospitality Suite at the hotel for the guests that want to take a play break. No cover. At The Depot, 2935 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. Parking is available up and down the street and they have rented the Citibank parking lot on the corner of Oakland Park and Federal for the over flow. H
TransCon will focus on aiding legal and professional institutions gain a greater understanding about issues dealing with the transgender community concerning institutionalized discrimination, the basics of legal gender transition and the challenges of gaining access to healthcare, among other subject matter. The conference kicks off with a feature film at O-Cinema on Friday, September 30, and will continue at FIU Biscayne Bay Campus over the course of the following 2 days. Saturday, October 1, will offer a full day of workshops and lectures from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and continuing on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a day of community and leadership building. Admission prices are as follows: feature film presentation only (additional) $15; feature film presentation with conference $10; conference registrationone day $35; conference registrationtwo days $75. Tickets are available at Aquafoundation.org/transcon2011. Presented by the Aqua Foundation for Women. H
EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY Celebrate two amazing years with Adam and Gallery 101 along with the debut of Fresh Catering and Events. Bring a friend to eat, drink and view art. On Saturday, September 3, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Gallery 101, 3350 NE 33rd Street in the Galt Ocean Village Shoppes in Fort Lauderdale. H
PET ADOPTION WEEKEND A Pet Adoption Weekend will take place on Saturday and Sunday, September 24 and 25, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at The Pet Project, 1164 E. Oakland Park Boulevard. Puppies, kittens, dogs and cats will be available for adoption. Rescuers and shelters are welcome to bring “adoptees”. Water and treats for the pets will be provided and hot dogs and sodas will also available for sale. There will also be a tent sale with 50% off selected merchandise at The Pet Project Thrift Store. For more information, visit www.petprojectforpets.org. H
TEXAS HOLD ‘EM POKER TOURNAMENT Women in Network (WIN) will be holding a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament taking place on three nights, Saturday, September 17, Saturday, October 15 and Saturday, November 5. Tournaments will be limited to the first 32-40 players who sign up. To register, please visit womeninnetwork.com/Poker.html. H
LGBT HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION The Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, along with multiple community partners, invites you to the first Hispanic LGBT community celebration designed to showcase the cultural contributions of this segment of the Hispanic community. Free and open to the public, featuring music, dance, entertainment, cultural showcase, special guests, celebrities, vendor booths and much more. Saturday, October 1st, at Lummus Park, Miami Beach, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.celebrateorgullo.com. H
13TH ANNUAL MIAMI GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL From October 1 to November 1 at various locations. To enrich, entertain and educate the public, encourage a sense of community through international and culturally diverse film, video and other media that offer historical and contemporary perspectives on the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience. For a complete schedule; www.mglff.com. H
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Bay Area LABOR DAY EXTRAVAGANZA AT SAWMILL A huge celebration each year at Sawmill Camping Resort, 21710 U.S. Highway 98 in Dade City, Florida, September 2nd – 5th The weekend includes Sawmill’s favorite “10th Concession,” Staggard Strait country band, laser light clothing-optional pool party, sensational guests and house deejays, delicious food and drink specials all weekend long. Cabins, RVs, tent sites plus day and evening passes available. H
MIMI IMFURST FROM RUPAUL’S “DRAG RACE” Labor Day Weekend Blowout Party on Friday, September 2nd from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Hamburger Mary’s, 1600 E. 7th Avenue in Tampa. Don't miss Mimi Imfurst from RuPaul’s “Drag Race” performing live. Two shows at 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. RSVP now to ensure seating, as these shows will fill up fast: (813) 2416279. H
HUNK UNIVERSITY Don’t miss the Hunk University Party on Sunday, September 4th, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at G-Bar, 1401 E. 7th Avenue in Ybor City. Hunk University is G-Bar’s back-to-school theme party with the world’s hottest porn stars. Come early to enjoy $1 drinks from 9 to 11 p.m. Sexy male dancers all night and Tampa Bay’s sexiest young men partying along side the porn stars. Free DVDs, porn and lube giveaways all night long. Billboard Magazine reporting deejay Greg Anderson spins your favorite dance/pop remixes in the main room, while V.J. Charles plays all the best music videos in the lounge. H
AIDS WALK ST. PETERSBURG 2011 Saturday, September 10, registration is from 8:00 a.m. Walk Starts at 10:00 a.m. from the North Shore Park in downtown St. Petersburg. Join them for the 2011 AIDS Walk St. Petersburg in sunny downtown St. Petersburg to benefit members of our community affected and infected by HIV/AIDS. Watch for more information. H
THE SUNDAY BBQ IS BACK Ybor Resort and Spa, 1512 8th Ave. (15th Street) in Ybor City. Every Sunday at 5 p.m. Lots of hot flavorful guys here lining up for some buns, wieners and other tasty items. Come on down and put some sun on those buns in our open-air tropical Asian-themed patio with Jacuzzi. Remember: what happens at the resort, stays at the resort. H
FLAMINGO BINGO Thursdays hosted by Kevin Johnson. Win free drinks and prizes from 8 to 10 p.m. Code Bar opens at 7 p.m., the Video Bar opens at 10 p.m. and don’t miss Girl’s Night in the Blu Room, which opens at 11 p.m. with $3 Miller Lite longnecks. The Flamingo Resort is located at 4601 34th St. S in St. Petersburg. For more information, visit www.flamingofla.com. H
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Central Florida “AIMING FOR THE MOON” The opening of Gidget Galore’s “Aiming for the Moon” is Saturday, September 3rd, at 7 p.m. at the Parliament House, 410 N Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando. Save $2 by calling in your reservation beforehand. This hilarious show will make you laugh, it will make you cry. H
CALVIN HARRIS AT VAIN NIGHTCLUB Committeeent.com presents Calvin Harris at the VAiN Nightclub in Orlando on Monday, September 5th, at 8 p.m. You do not want to miss this big event with an opening set by D.J. David Solano and Defep. Tickets are available at www.ticketfly.com/event/53621 or by calling (908) 692-7366. H
ORLANDO BEAR BASH Thursday, September 15, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Sheraton Orlando Downtown Hotel. Orlando Bear Bash is a unified gathering of Bear, Leather and Uniform men and their respective admirers. The event is being held from September 15-18, 2011, in sunny Orlando, Florida. With a consistent theme of unity, Orlando Bear Bash endeavors to bring these communities together. They will provide the attendees with a blend of circuit headliners and local talent through a packed schedule of events that bring you so much of what Orlando has to offer. The packed schedule of events include pool parties, leather and uniform cigar parties, The Big Gay Game Show, Karaoke, our own BLU (Bear, Leather and Uniform) Ball, and many other events. Check out their full schedule of events and check back regularly because events will be added. For more info, visit www.orlandobearbash.com. H
THE CLOSET BALL 2011 Come out wherever you are! The Closet Ball will be held on Monday, September 26th, starting at 9 p.m. at the Parliament House, 410 N Orange Blossom Trail in Downtown Orlando. Here’s how it works: first, present yourself as a masculine MAN wearing anything you wish. Head backstage for one hour and, with the help of your stylist, transform into a beautiful WOMAN. Second, present yourself in an evening gown. Finally, head backstage where you'll change into your talent costume and emerge performing any talent of your choice. Categories are: male presentation (75 points), evening gown (75 points) and talent (75 points). Prizes for the winner are a crown, sash, plaque and $400 in cash and the stylist receives $100 cash. First runner up receives a crown, plaque and $200 cash and their stylist receives $100 cash. Second runner up receives a crown, plaque and theme park tickets. Entry fee: $102 ($2 goes to Hope and Help Center of Central Florida). Maximum 10 contestants. Reserve your spot now by contacting Ms. Darcel at (407) 252-8129.
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The Field Irish Pub & Eatery “Sometimes you just need to get off the beaten path.” By TIM SLIVINKSI Most of us in the area are well-aware and well-acquainted with the usual dining destinations around town. We can head to Las Olas, maybe check out the beachfront, stroll Wilton Drive or head to South Beach. But there are some other amazing and long-established restaurants that are tucked away in unknown areas along less obvious streets. One recent evening, some good friends suggested just such a place to my partner and me. After a quick drive down I-95 to Griffin Road, we soon pulled in to The Field. If you are not sure where it is, a large Publix is just across the road, and the front of the pub is anchored by a very large banyan tree that is over 100 years old. While there are other so-called pubs in the area, the Field is the real deal and it makes no pretense about being anything other than that — and the place is all the better for it. There are outdoor seating areas along the front and a spacious side patio that, in less humid weather, would be extremely inviting. As you enter the field, it’s almost like entering someone’s farmhouse. Wood predominates the venue in the rustic wooden tables and benches. Old wooden barrels have found a second life as cocktail tables. The bar is rustic, weathered and wooden. The floors, too, tap-tap as your shoes cross the well-worn
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wood. An amazing collection of antiques and memorabilia line the walls. Somehow, it all works together to create an inviting, cozy, intimate environment while at the same time lending itself to a great birthday gathering with good friends. Once we were seated in the spacious dining area, three in the group began to discuss — in true Irish pub fashion — which beers to order. When Steph, our most gracious and charming server, arrived, she was well-versed in helping to pick out just the right selections, even offering to bring a taste of one of the beers to the table to help ease the decision. Once everyone had selected a beer (I chose a cocktail), it was time to consider our growling stomachs. As you might expect, much of the fare reflects traditional dishes from across the Atlantic. But if Irish or English pub fare is not your palate, never fear as the Field also offers more traditional entrees, salads, sandwiches and burgers. Feeling very taken in by the pub atmosphere, we decided to focus on pub-style food. My partner opted for stuffed cabbage rolls, I selected fish and chips, one friend decided on chicken pot pie and the other chose a feature called drunken chicken. Deciding we wanted a little something to get us started before our entrees arrived, we ordered
Gazpacho
Gazpacho is a cold Spanish tomatobased raw vegetable soup, originating in the southern region of Andalusia. It is widely consumed throughout Spain and neighboring Portugal and parts of Latin America. Gazpacho is mostly consumed during the summer months, due to its cold temperature and acidic bite. This soup has ancient roots; there are a number of theories of its origin, including as an Arab soup of bread, olive oil, water and garlic that arrived in Spain with the Moors. Once in Spain, it became a part of Andalusia cuisine, using stale bread, garlic, olive oil, salt and vinegar. Gazpacho remained popular with field hands as a way to cool off during the summer and to use these available ingredients. There are many modern variations of gazpacho, often in different colors and omitting the tomatoes and bread in favor of avocados, cucumbers, parsley, watermelon, grapes, meat stock, seafood and other ingredients. It’s so easy to add to, taste and basically play around with the different flavors, so the following is a typical method of preparing gazpacho and, as I always say, you are the chef ! Traditionally, gazpacho is made by pounding the vegetables using a mortar and pestle. This method is only for people who are cave-men or who don’t have a blender. The vegetables are washed and the
tomatoes, garlic and onions are peeled. All the vegetables and herbs are chopped and puréed in a blender or food processor until liquid, or pounded with a mortar (for the cave-men) depending on the desired consistency. The soaked bread is then added, you can also use breadcrumbs. Chilled water, olive oil, Balsamic vinegar and salt are then added to taste. Garnishes may be made with fresh bell pepper slices, diced tomatoes and cucumber, a sprig of fresh basil or other fresh ingredients. Enjoy, it’s burstin’ with flavor and vitamins! H
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some steamed mussels as a starter. When Steph placed the steaming mussels in front of us, all eyes widened. We have all eaten steamed mussels, usually in a white wine-garlic-butter sauce. At the Field, the mussels come dripping and swimming in a creamy sauce that is smooth with garlic and thyme, unlike any other sauce we have ever tasted with mussels. The bowl was topped with four generous slices of garlic toast and it did not take us long to dig in. No one complained. The mussels were tender, and the sauce was velvety and savory and oh-so–good. We requested more bread so the remaining sauce would not be wasted. Steph told us that one lady requested a straw for the remaining sauce and then, as she walked away from the table, she could hear the woman slurping through the straw! That’s how good the mussel broth is. When our entrees arrived, everyone was pleased with his own selected dish. My fish and chips were crispy with tender, moist interior. I liked that malt vinegar was brought with the order without my requesting it. My partner’s stuffed cabbage was rich with chopped sirloin, seasoning and rice, and he pronounced them to be just like homemade. The chicken pot pie was crowned by an enormous puff of pastry while the pie itself was chock full
THE FIELD IRISH PUB & EATERY 3281 Griffin Road, Dania Beach, FL 954-964-5979 of large chunks — not processed cubes — of tender chicken. The drunken chicken offered a sautéed boneless breast in an Irish Whiskey sauce and a comforting dollop of mashed potatoes. We were all busy eating and busy getting full. In addition to a great pub atmosphere, delicious food and friendly, helpful service, the Field also offers live entertainment on select nights. On the night we were enjoying ourselves, a young man named Paul Baker was paying acoustic guitar and singing a mixture of originals and covers. It was pleasant and not at all overpowering. Quite simply, we loved the Field and cannot wait to return. Sometimes you just need to get off the beaten path. H
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The Naked Truth!
Popular Fitness Myths That Are Full of Holes By TOM BONANTI
Myth #1: If you want to build mass, cut out the cardio. Aerobic fitness is achieved through regular cardio-vascular training and it is among the most preventative medicines available. What good is having gorgeous muscles if you drop dead of a stroke or heart attack! While building solid lean muscle is important, cardio vascular fitness is essential. And the best way to “pump up” the lungs and heart is by exercising aerobically. According to the International Sports Sciences Association, three to four 30 – 45 minute sessions of cardio per week will definitely help to build cardiovascular fitness. Whether it’s running, swimming, biking, doing the precor or treadmill in the gym, you’ve simply got to do cardio in order to stay healthy and live longer.
Myth #2: I’m hurting, but if I just keep training, I can work through the pain. Only a real horse’s ass or the former governor of California still believes the adage, “No pain, no gain.” This long-running myth can potentially have dangerous effects on your body. There is a difference between pain, and the soreness and discomfort you feel after a really “kick-ass” workout. The latter is called ‘delayed onset of muscle soreness’ and it is a natural reaction to a really tough workout. Stretching, rest, massage and contrasting hot and cold showers can help ease this discomfort. Any indications of real pain (joint sprains and swelling, chest pains and difficulty breathing, etc.) should signal you to see a doctor. Working out with such serious symptoms could cause major damage to your body. See a physician as soon as possible.
Myth #3: I can only get “big” if I take the latest, most expensive supplements and steroids. Just because a prominent bodybuilder is pitching a particular supplement or pro-hormone in one of the muscle rags does not mean that you need to buy it or use it. You can achieve greatness in
“muscle-dom” by working hard in the gym, eating healthy and clean, and getting enough quality rest between workouts. Always consult a doctor before taking any supplement and, by all means (especially for guys over 40), have your testosterone levels checked.
Myths #4: Drinking enough water during exercise is not important; in fact it can cause cramps. Drinking enough water during workouts is vital. Most of us never get enough water. You need water throughout the day, especially before, during and after a workout or other physical activity. Lack of water can lead to headaches, fatigue, body aches – and even death! The International Sports Sciences Association recommends 8-12 glasses of water per day. On strenuous workout days, drink 16 ounces of water for every pound lost during exercise. If you’ve got questions about your fitness routine, please send an email to TrainerTomB@aol.com today! H
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I have been working out all my life. In that time, I have read a lot, heard a lot and I’ve seen everything. Everyone has an opinion about how to bulk up, cut up and trim down. Some of this information has proved invaluable; some of it is pure bull. Let’s look at some common myths that just may be holding you back and/or even totally derailing your workouts.
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What Is Home? By MICHAEL FRENCH
There are few emotions more compelling than the feeling of “going home”. “Home” has a particular meaning to each of us. Home is more than the four walls where you rest, sleep, recharge your spirit and body. It’s where you work, play and where you feel you belong. “Home” immediately conjures up the image of a safe haven, bringing to the surface feelings akin to what the womb must have felt like – warm, secure, cared for, and a sense of belonging to something greater than oneself. I was, and still am, privileged, because I live, work and play where I call “home”. For people who cannot imagine – or better yet, live in – such a place, there is an elusive yearning – a “homeless” feeling, like a ship that sails the seas with no charted course, floating aimlessly, never finding a harbor in which to drop its anchor; or a bird flying over an endless
sea searching for a place to nest but not finding one. I love to travel for the exhilarating sense of discovery, expanding my horizons, meeting interesting people and the anonymity it provides. There remains, though, just under the surface of all that excitement, the comfort of knowing I have a place to call “home!” and I look forward to returning there. No matter how many times I have seen the sparkling azure coast of South Florida from a plane window, I still feel that comforting warmth in my heart, because I know I’m home. I strain my eyes and wrench my neck trying to spot my house, office, favorite beach, friends’ houses, or even where I get my groceries – all familiar places, with people in them who I’m looking forward to seeing. It’s a satisfying recognition that the small boy within me is still very alive and in need of that kind of reassurance. “Home is where the heart is,” as the saying goes. That is why even, as we move on to allegedly bigger and better things – careers, marriage, etc., the longing for one’s childhood “home” persists. One could be “houseless,” but as long as we are fortunate enough to have people around us – embrace us with nourishing support and love – we are never homeless. Actually, in the dark winters of our lives, many of us
continue to draw strength from our young formative years; and in the twilight of our years, when our memory becomes as capricious as the weather, memories of “home” remain as if they happened yesterday. When I turn the knob to my front door and open it, my dogs, all four of them, tails wagging like metronomes out of control, rush to greet me with genuine happiness as if I had been away for years instead of a few days or weeks. The magazines are still exactly where I left them, as are the few things I forgot to bring with me. The scent of patchouli incense I habitually burn still lingers in the air. Then, as I walk past the wall with so many photos of times gone by, together with family and friends, I instantly feel safe, secure and loved. I pause for a moment, say “hello” to all of them, and, with a huge involuntary smile, think “It’s good to be “home!” It’s very clear that “home” has little to do with structure, bricks and mortar or the “stuff ” we fill it with. The often inexplicable feeling of “home” has everything to do with the spirit which lives there. H
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ROOM FOR RENT ON THE WATER! Private entrance and bath. Light cooking, no car preferred. Walk to Wilton Drive. No smokers please. $550/mo. everything incl. call (954)5667258 or (954)821-3091
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SPIRITUALITY THE PARISH OF STS. FRANCIS & CLARE 101 NE 3rd Street - just North of Broward Blvd. and E of Andrews Ave. Mass Times: Sat @ 5 PM; Sun @ 10:30 AM; Wed @ 7 PM. Where we welcome and appreciate diversity - a progressive community in the Catholic tradition. (954)731-8173; www.stsfrancisandclare.org DIGNITY FT LAUDERDALE - Roman Catholic Mass every Sunday 7 PM at Holy Angels CC 2917 NE 6th Ave, Wilton Manors. Monthly socials and more. There is always room at our table. Dignityftl@bellsouth.net.
SPIRITUALITY CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRITSONG Welcomes you to come and worship with us every Sunday at 10 am and every Wednesday night at 8 pm. We meet at the SpiritSong Worship Center at 2040B North Dixie Highway Suite 3 in Wilton Manors (Building B on Equality Park Campus, behind the Pride Center). God loves you just the way He made you. Come discover His purpose for you. For more info: (954) 418-8372, info@cohss.com, www.cohss.org.
UPHOLSTERY GOLD COAST UPHOLSTERY - Re-upholstering, Cushions, Throw pillows, Large selection of fabric to choose from or bring in your own fabric. Broward / Dade. Palm Beach. Call Edgar (954) 491-4937
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