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EROTIC FINE ART LeatherWerks & the Mr. Florida Rubber contest will be hosting a benefit art exhibit and art auction at LeatherWerks, Sept. 16 from 8:30p.m. to 10:30p.m.. $10 donation at the door. Courtesy, Gay Body Blog
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So Says Oklahoma State Rep. Sally Kern Oklahoma State Rep. Sally Kern chose to continue her history of making outrageously inflammatory and hateful comments towards the Gay community on the eve of the 10th Anniversary of 9/11. As the world reflected 9/11, the worst terrorist attacks on US soil, she used the opportunity to claim that gay love is in fact worse than terrorism. Kern explained that her current book titled “The Stoning of Sally Kern: The Liberal Attack on Christian Conservatism and Why We Must Take a Stand” was written in response to the backlash she received in 2008 as a result of her attacks on the gay community with similarly hateful statements in a nationally-released video. Kern had expressed that school children were being “indoctrinated” into the gay lifestyle, and that “studies show that no society that has totally embraced homosexuality has lasted more than a few
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decades.” “[Gays] are the death knell, in this country. I honestly think it’s the biggest threat… that our nation has, even more so than terrorism, or Islam, which I think is a big threat,” Kern was recorded in her speech. Now, in an interview with anti-gay activist Peter LaBarbera, Kern explained, “In the last… fifteen to twenty years, we’ve had maybe three terrorist attacks on our soil with a little over 5,000 people regrettably losing their lives. In the same time frame, there have been hundreds of thousands who have died because of having AIDS. So which one’s the biggest threat?” “Which has destroyed and ended the life of more people? Terrorism attacks here in America or HIV/AIDS?” she asked. She then went on to say that in addition to HIV/AIDS deaths, homosexuality is more dangerous than terrorism because people hear about it everyday, as if talking
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The City of Oakland Park will be holding its 7th annual Oktoberfest on Friday and Saturday, September 30 (5 p.m. to 11 p.m.) and October 1 (1 p.m. to 11 p.m.) at Jaco Pastorius Park on North Dixie Highway and N.E.38 Street. Oakland Park’s Oktoberfest is not only the largest in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties, but it has also become one of the most popular in Florida. “Everything about our event is as authentic as possible, from the food and the beer to the bands performing traditional Oktoberfest party music,” said Siegi Constantine, Executive Director of Oakland Park Main Street. “We fly the Oktoberfest beer in from Munich so we have the real stuff. Our event has always been branded as an Authentic Bavarian Oktoberfest so everything about it is authentic as possible.” Ambry Restaurant (located on Commercial Boulevard) will operate the Bavarian-style “Biergarten” at
Oktoberfest offering a selection of popular German favorites such as bratwurst, knockwurst, sauerkraut, Black Forrest Cherry Cake, German potato salad and apple strudel along with a selection of German wines. “We try to stick with authentic German food,” said Constantine, “but we have loosened it a little bit. We now have chicken fingers and roasted corn because not everybody likes German food – especially kids. But we do not allow hot dogs or hamburgers.” Large tents will be set up to replicate the authentic atmosphere of a Bavarian village celebration including a stage and dance floor. “We have increased our entertainment budget to book several of the best authentic Oktoberfest bands in Florida,” said Constantine. Included in the entertainment schedule will be performances by Edelweiss Schuhplattlers, a children’s dance ‘OKTOBERFEST’ continues on Page 12
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Erotic Fine Art and Performance Art Exhibit with Erotic Art Auction and Sale FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – LeatherWerks and the Mr. Florida Rubber contest will be hosting a benefit Art Exhibition and Art Auction at LeatherWerks September 16 from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The exhibit will honor the erotic traditions of the rubber/ leather/fetish communities. The evening will feature several erotic performance art pieces created just for this event. These performance pieces will happen throughout the evening in the LeatherWerks showroom turned gallery. The fine art exhibit will feature oil painting, pastels, pencil and mixed media pieces as well as photography and sculpture from the collections of the Leather Archives and Museum located in Chicago, Illinois and several private collectors. The auction and art sale includes consignments of staged photography, paintings and drawings in several media, and fine art prints (signed and unsigned) by local as well as nationally and internationally known artists. The proceeds from this event will support the Mr. Florida Rubber travel fund and will help send Todd Storey, the first Mr. Fort Lauderdale Rubber, to the Mr. International Rubber contest in Chicago to represent Fort Lauderdale and Florida this year. For more information about Mr. Florida Rubber visit www.mrfloridarubber.com. Hors d’oeuvres as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. A donation of $10 is requested at the door. LeatherWerks is located at 1226 NE 4th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. Directions to LeatherWerks may be found at www.leatherwerks.com. H
Mayor Declares: “Oakland Park: A City on the Move” OAKLAND PARK, FL – In a written statement, Oakland Park Mayor Suzanne Boisvenue stated that despite the challenging economic times the country is facing and the collapse of the real estate market, the city of Oakland Park and its elected officials believe that the city is adhering to a “vision which will continue to improve the community and spark a rebirth of the downtown district and surrounding areas.” Boisvenue contends that the city’s officials and residents are enthusiastic about the Oakland Park Redevelopment Agency (CRA) which emphasizes five main aspirations: downtown redevelopment, connections to the downtown district, strengthening neighborhoods, increasing green space and increasing attainable housing opportunities. The statement also confirmed that city has secured more than $30 million in funding for capital improvement projects over the past ten years. “I recall how Oakland Park was synonymous with flooding for many years and it seemed like staff had to provide
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sandbags every time it rained,” said Boisvenue. “During the past few rainy seasons, our streets and neighborhoods have been dry and free of flooding due to the many successful drainage projects. It is incredible to walk into our new downtown Jaco Pastorius Park and see thousands of people enjoying the Oktoberfest or the PrideFest celebrations where nearly 9,000 people attended.” Gary Lanham is one of the new business owners and credited the city staff for allowing a rapid permitting process, approval and move-in to become operational quickly. Lanham’s business joins the ongoing revitalization taking place in Oakland Park, bringing jobs and retail traffic to the downtown district. “I live in The Corals neighborhood,” notes Lanham who has also served as president of his neighborhood association. “I selected Main Street because of the continued ease of doing business in Oakland Park.” The city has recently acquired an old shopping center on the corner of N.E. 12 Avenue and N.E. 38 Street with plans to turn the property into a landscaped parking lot and the plans for G Resort to build on the old Gibby’s Restaurant property continues to move forward. “We continue to transform our downtown into a walkable, workable and enjoyable destination where we welcome everyone,” concluded Boisvenue. “We see our downtown district as a vibrant and compact urban area that will foster smart growth and stimulate continued economic development.” H
Group Forms the Greater Fort Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Earlier this year, the Rainbow Alliance membership unanimously voted to establish the Greater Fort Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (GFLGLCC) as a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting business and economic opportunities for the LGBT and LGBT-friendly community in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area. The new Chamber is an affiliate of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) which will extend the Chamber’s reach beyond the Greater Fort Lauderdale area. Chamber members will now have access to many more benefits, compared to the Rainbow Alliance. In addition to the NGLCC affiliation and benefits, the GFLGLCC intends to work with other affiliate chambers like the Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) and MBA Orlando – Central Florida's LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Membership fees for the GFLCLCC start at $250 for a standard business membership. For more information about the GFLGLCC, or to become a member, visit www.gogayfortlauderdale.com or contact ARL Marketing & Public Relations at 954-600-3154 or via email at Andrew@arlmarketing.com. H
MGLFF Premieres their “GLOW” Series MIAMI, FL – The Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (MGLFF) is debuting its new monthly movie series “GLOW” by presenting “The Wise Kids,” a multiple-award winning film produced by Stephen Cone. “The Wise Kids” tells a vivid and dynamic coming-of-age story, set in the Deep South. The drama takes place in the transitional space between high school and college, when life seems to be all questions and no answers, and the future is scarily wide open. Set in and around a Charleston, South Carolina, Baptist church, the three main characters attempt to hang onto what they have, while they also yearn to break free. Admission is free for MGLFF Producers Circle members, $5 for MGLFF members and $10 for non-members. For more information and tickets, visit: miamibeachfilmsociety.memberlodge.org/calendar. H
BSO Screens Bullied as Part of Their Anti-Bullying Initiative FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Broward County Sheriff Al Lamberti will discuss the office’s Anti-Bullying Initiative in conjunction with screening Bullied, a film chronicling the powerful story of Jamie Nabozny from Ashland, Wisconsin. He stood up to his anti-gay tormentors with a federal law suit. The suit led to a landmark decision that held school officials accountable for not stopping anit-gay bullying. Captain Rick Wierzbicki, of the Sheriff ’s Office Hate Crimes and Anti-Bias Task Force; and Andrew L. Rosenkranz, Florida Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League, will also be in attendance. Monday, September 26, 6:30 p.m. at Cinema Paradiso, 503 SE 6th Street Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with a catered cocktail reception (free food/cash bar) prior to the film at the Courtyard of Cinema Paradiso 5:30 p.m. H
Smarty Pants Celebrates 8 Years FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – That cute neighborhood bar, Smarty Pants, will be celebrating its eight-year anniversary on Sunday, September 25 at their location on the southeast corner of Oakland Park Boulevard and North Federal Highway at 3038 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. The party will feature Chic Lisitano performing live from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Also on hand: the Flamingo Auto Group will be holding a Classic Car Show in the parking lot from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Smarty Pants will also offer a free breakfast at 9 a.m., a free barbeque starting at 1 p.m. and Bar Tab BINGO starting at 7:30 p.m. that day. H
Johnny’s Celebrates 31 Years FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Johnny’s is celebrating 31 years in business Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 22
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through 24. Johnny’s originally opened with a beer and wine license only as Johnny’s Village Inn in 1980 and was located in what is now the Riverwalk section of downtown Fort Lauderdale right behind what was then Backstreet/Ft. Lauderdale, the sister establishment of the famed Backstreet/Atlanta. Due to the redevelopment of the area and the creation of Riverwalk in the mid-1990s, owner Johnny Moses moved Johnny’s to its current location, then known as the Glow Lounge, obtained a full-liquor license and shortened the establishment’s name. The 31st anniversary celebration will honor Uncle Al who has been working at Johnny’s for the past 25 years. To celebrate this milestone, Johnny’s will be featuring free drinks and hors d’oeuvres from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., $3 Chambord Vodka cocktails, 60 house dancers performing nightly starting at 6 p.m. and free admission if you bring a copy of their ad from Mark Magazine or the Florida Agenda. H
David Goldyn Resigns as Artistic Director of Rising Action Theatre FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Rising Action Theatre founder, David Goldyn has stepped down as Producing Artistic Director and has been replaced with Andy Rogow. Rogow has been working at the theater as Producing Director since March of this year. Goldyn will remain on board as a consultant to the theater. Goldyn founded Rising Action Theatre in 2006 with performances held at the nightclub Boom in Wilton Manors. A board of directors was formed and the Rising Action Theatre became a non-profit organization and moved to their own venue on Oakland Park Boulevard in 2008. Due to rising costs, the theater moved last year to the Sunshine Cathedral/MCC in Fort Lauderdale. Rogow is well-known in the South Florida theatrical community. He is the former Artistic Director of the Hollywood Playhouse, which received many Carbonell and Curtain Up awards and nominations under his tenure. He is also a past-president of the Theater League of South Florida, having served on its Board of Directors for six years and founding the Producers Forum. For the past several years, he has worked as a freelance director. Goldyn is moving on to pursue acting, teaching and producing interests in New York. He was involved in the Broadway Across America’s revival of last year’s “Promises, Promises” with Sean Hayes. H
Sidelines Closes Summer with their Summer CookOff Contest Winner WILTON MANORS, FL – Sidelines Sports Bar recently held the final competition of its Summer Cook-Off in which the top winning recipes from the three past contests (Chili Con Carne, Chicken Wings and Summer Salads) challenged one another for the 1st Place Grand Prize Continues on NEWS on Page 8
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of $300. After tasting all of the entrant’s creations, the panel of judges selected John Woodward’s Summer Salad recipe as the 1st Place winner. Randy Harmon’s special black-eyed pea salad was voted as the 2nd Place winner and Scott Szeker won the prize for 3rd place for his Chili Con Carne. In addition, to third place, Szeker was voted the best by the club’s patrons and given the People’s Choice Award. H
State Fair Goers: Don’t Ban Gay Marriage ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota House of Representatives State Fair Poll surveyed a record number of fairgoers on how they felt about a number of issues. The most dramatic finding in the survey was the question about the constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriage, which will be included on the ballot on Election Day 2012. The survey’s question read: “Should the state constitution be amended to define marriage as ‘only a union of one man and one woman?’ This question will be on the November 2012 ballot.” Some 8,300 people, or 66.5% of those surveyed, voted against the exact language that will appear on the 2012 ballot. About 30 percent voted yes, and less than 4 percent had no opinion. A record 12,549 Minnesotans voted in this year’s straw poll. H
Student Expelled for Coming Out DOBBS FERRY, NY – When the administration of The Masters School found out that honor student Rachel Aviles was a lesbian, Aviles claims the school gave her the choice of either quitting the school or getting expelled. A popular student and senior, Aviles is said to have maintained a high grade point average and participated in many extracurricular activities. Though many of her fellow students knew that Aviles was a lesbian, the school’s administrators and teachers did not become aware of the fact until a class trip last spring. During the trip, Aviles and another girl pretended to be a married couple and held hands. When questioned about her sexual orientation in the headmaster’s office, Aviles admitted to administrators that she was gay. Despite the fact that many students and teachers came to Aviles defense, she was expelled from The Masters School. H
Governor Tells Gay Marriage Supporters to Prepare for a Long Battle BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley told proponents of legalizing gay marriage in Maryland to prepare for a long battle and urged them to work hard throughout the state to persuade voters to support equal rights. O’Malley sponsored legislation proposing same-sex marriage, a bill to be decided in next year’s state legislative
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Blood Donor Ban on Gay Men to be Lifted in U.K. LONDON, ENGLAND – The BBC has reported that the lifetime ban on blood donations by homosexual and bisexual men will be lifted in England, Scotland and Wales. Ministers have agreed to let men who have not had sex with another man in the past twelve months to donate starting in November. The restrictions were originally put in place in the 1980s to prevent the risk of HIV contamination. However, the latest medical evidence presented to a government panel argued the ban could no longer be justified. Ministers in the three countries accepted the argument and said they would soon be relaxing the rules. Northern Ireland is expected to make a decision soon. The National Blood Service screens all donations for HIV and other infections. However, there is a “window period” after infection during which it is impossible to detect the virus. H
Medicare Steps Up Enforcement of Visitation Rights for Gay Partners WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced new guidelines to support enforcement of rules that protect hospital patients’ right to choose their own visitors during a hospital stay, including a visitor who is a same-sex domestic partner. These rules, finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in November, apply to all hospitals that participate in Medicare and Medicaid. The guidelines also supports enforcement of the right of patients to designate the person of their choice, including a same-sex partner, to make medical decisions on their behalf should they become incapacitated. The rules updated the Conditions of Participation (CoPs), which are the health and safety standards all Medicare and Medicaid participating hospitals and critical access hospitals must meet. The updated rules apply to all patients of those hospitals even if they are not on Medicare or Medicaid. Among other things, the CoPs require hospitals to explain to all patients their right to choose who may visit them during their inpatient stay, regardless of whether the visitor is a family member, a spouse, a domestic partner (including a same-sex domestic partner), or another type of visitor, as well as their right to withdraw such consent to visitation at any time. H
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Court: Arizona Same-Sex Partners Entitled to Benefits TUCSON, AZ – Arizona must continue to provide health-care benefits to the partners of gay and lesbian government workers, according to the Tucson Citizen. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a temporary injunction from a lower court that blocked a 2009 state law eliminating health-insurance coverage for same-sex partners of state employees from taking effect. In its unanimous ruling, a three-judge panel of the appellate court noted that the state is not obligated to provide health-care benefits but said denying them to a specific group of employees violates the equal-protection provisions of the U.S. Constitution. H
NBC Developing “Lesbo” Sitcom BURBANK, CA – According to Deadline Hollywood, NBC has ordered a pilot for the half-hour comedy “My Best Friend is a Lesbo.” The project, from Warner Brothers TV and Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage’s studio-based Fake Empire, is about two best female friends--one straight, the other gay--who become roommates and help each other navigate life, love, and dating in Los Angeles. If the project goes to series, its provocative title will probably be toned down the way ABC’s “Good Christian Bitches” became “Good Christian Belles” and “The Bitch at Apt. 23” was shortened to “Apartment 23.” H
PayPal Ends Online Extremist Site Support SAN JOSE, CA – PayPal, which has made it easy to raise funds over the internet, has started to enforce its rules concerning organizations which condone “hate, violence, and racial intolerance.” Paypal, according to All Out, has suspended the accounts of ten hate groups. Among the groups: Abiding Truth Ministries (International – Extremist group that makes the outrageous claim that “the Nazi Party was entirely controlled by militaristic homosexuals);
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New Generation Ministries (Latvia/ International – Extremist church based in Latvia with branches in 15 different countries. The church's members have been tied to the homophobic murder of Satendar Singh. In one video, at an anti-LGBT rally, church leader Alexy Ledyaev said, “homosexuals are not happy or spiritual people, because they were molested and abused in their childhoods, but that does not give them the right to abuse and rape others!”); Noua Dreapta (Romania/Balkans – Ultranationalist group that has been linked to organizing demonstrations and planning violent attacks on gay pride celebrations in Romania and Moldova); Truth in Action Ministries (formally Coral Ridge Ministries, Fort Lauderdale, FL – Extremist church that spreads antiLGBT lies such as “bible-believing Christians would quickly find themselves unwelcome in Barney Frank’s new pansexual, cross-dressing military”); Dove World Outreach Ministries (United States – Infamous “Burn the Quran” hate church whose pastor preaches that “homosexuality makes God throw up”); Julio Severo’s Last Days Watchman Site (US/Brazil – Brazilian anti-LGBT leader and writer/ideologue who fled Brazil after LGBT activists brought a lawsuit against him for incitement of hatred. Severo regularly repeats the lie that 10% of gay people are pedophiles, and goes further to say that most gay men “drink urine, swallow feces and experience rectal traumas on a regular basis” while they are “drunk, stoned or in orgies”); Faithful Word Baptist Church (United States – This church’s pastor, Steven L. Anderson, has described gays as “sodomites” who “recruit through rape” and “recruit through molestation”); Family Research Institute (United States – Known for saying that gay people are predatory and diseased perverts who victimize children); Americans for Truth About Homosexuality (United States – This group claims homosexuality is a both “lethal behavior addiction” and a “dangerous” practice that is “neither normal nor benign”); American Society for the Defense of Tradition Family and Property (International – International Catholic extremist group originating in Brazil and with active branches in Argentina and the United States. They are known for organizing homophobic rallies all over the United States and buying advertising asking people to “join the Crusade” of “conscientious resistance” to “the homosexual ‘moral revolution.’”). H
Students Fight for Gay Straight Alliance MADISONVILLE, TN – The students at Sequoyah High School in Madisonville, Tennessee, have reached a roadblock in their attempt to start a Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) chapter at their school. WATE channel 6 in Knoxville reported that officials determined that the students had not gone through the usual channels to start a club. However, the students starting the organization
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claim they are not a club but a support group where they can get together and discuss their problems. Members of the group also said that they followed the instructions given to them by the principal of the school, including having a signed petition completed. H
Horror: There Are Gays in the Justice Department! WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Review reported politicization within the Justice Department. The ultra-conservtive bi-weekly magazine revealed that a pair of gay attorneys had been assigned to a case to determine whether a religious school is exempted from federal anti-discrimination laws . Mother Jones reported that the two lawyers involved are handling an antidiscrimination case for a teacher who was fired because she had narcolepsy and had nothing to do with anti-gay discrimination. H
Episcopal Bishop Who Ordained Gay Deacon Dies PITTSBURGH, PA – Walter C. Righter, a retired Episcopal bishop of Iowa who was absolved of heresy charges after ordaining a non-celibate gay man as a deacon in 1990, died Sunday at his home outside Pittsburgh after a long illness. He was 87. In 1990, Righter ordained Barry Stopfel, whom he knew to be gay, as a deacon, a rank below that of priest. The next year Stopfel was ordained as a priest. Church conservatives focused their outrage on Righter but did not file formal charges against him until 1995, when a five-year statute of limitations was set to expire. He was tried in 1996 by a panel of eight bishops, who, in voting 7 to 1 to dismiss the heresy charges, ruled that there was no church doctrine forbidding the ordination of gays and lesbians who are in a committed relationship. In 1997, the church's triennial General Convention issued an unusual apology to lesbians and gay men for “years of rejection and maltreatment by the church.” Although the church continues to struggle with issues involving the full inclusion of homosexuals, it ordained its first openly gay bishop — New Hampshire Bishop Gene Robinson — in 2003. In a statement Monday on Righter's death, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori said: “His ministry will be remembered for his pastoral heart and his steadfast willingness to help the church move beyond old prejudices into new possibilities.” Righter wrote in his memoir that in ordaining a gay deacon he was not trying to make a revolutionary statement. "I was, instead, agreeing to ordain a person who had met all the tests every other person is expected to meet before ordination. In a sense, it was more than time for this ordination to occur, honestly and publicly." In addition to his wife, Righter is survived a brother, four children and four grandchildren. H
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Missoni Line Crashes Site MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The much-anticipated launch of a new collaborative line between Italian designer Missoni and Target caused the megaretailer's website to crash several times Tuesday. “Target.com is seeing greater item demand than we do on a typical Black Friday, and the excitement for this limitedtime designer collection is unprecedented,” the store said in a statement. “We are slowly bringing the site back online to ensure we can provide a positive shopping experience to our guests.” The fervor wasn't only online. At stores nationwide, customers eager to grab up the colorful zigzag designs began lining up hours before opening. Stores reported selling out of stock within hours as shoppers grabbed up clothing and home wares at deeply discounted prices. Target has collaborated with other designers before, from Isaac Mizrahi to Jean Paul Gaultier, but none to this effect. The collection was scheduled to be available from September 13 through October 22 at Target stores and Target.com. It was unclear how Tuesday's activity would affect future sales. H
Unprotected Sex –More Likely for Young Gay Men CHICAGO, IL – A new study has found that gay young men, who are in a serious relationship, are six times more likely to have unprotected sex than those who hook up with casual partners. The findings by new Northwestern Medicine provide a new direction for prevention efforts in this population who account for nearly 70 per cent of all new HIV/AIDS diagnoses in adolescents and young adults. “Being in a serious relationship provides a number of mental and physical health benefits, but it also increases behaviors that put you at risk for HIV transmission,” Brian Mustanski, associate professor in medical social sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and lead author of a paper on the research, said. “Men who believe a relationship is serious mistakenly think they don't need to protect themselves,” he stated. About 80 percent of gay young men who are HIV positive don't know it, because they aren't being tested frequently enough, he noted. “It isn't enough to ask your partner his HIV status. Instead, both people in a serious, monogamous couple relationship should go and receive at least two HIV tests before deciding to stop using condoms,” Mustanski said. The Northwestern study looked at the behaviours of a diverse population of 122 young men (16 to 20 years old when the study began) over two years in Chicago and the suburbs. The men are a subset of participants in Mustanski's ongoing longitudinal study on the sexual and mental health of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth. The study has been published online in the journal Health Psychology. H
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The Other Blue Pill protection will not exist if one only pops a pill before hitting the hay. In addition, the studies indicate that the best role for this pill is in relationships that are serodiscordant. Meaning one partner has HIV and the other doesn’t. In this situation, adherence is more likely as there is a strong mutual desire for protection. Furthermore Truvada is not something you can pick up from a buddy with a party supply kit. It simply won’t work. You need to consult with an HIV specialist and determine whether it is for you, while noting that this is not a 100% protection against HIV. Sex, as pleasurable as it is, comes with
other risks, syphilis, HEP and a host of nearly 12 million other STDS. Truvada doesn’t protect you from any of these. Only condoms will. This is undoubtedly a great step forward and an amazing change to the landscape of sexual interaction between partners of mismatched status. In addition with the hope that it remains successful, it will help breakdown prejudices towards HIV+ people. That said, the danger of unleashing such a powerful statement into the community is astronomical. The reality is that the warnings are going to get lost in the simple message of “one little pill for HIV protection.” There will be many responsible people who will research, try, test and get to grips with this pill. There are more who will breathe a sigh of relief and pop a pill before they do the deed and think nothing of it. This will also go a step to downgrade HIV further, from a dangerous and life threatening disease with potential complications to a totally manageable disease. After all, how bad can it be if you can prevent it with a little blue pill? The real danger is that this disease will no longer be seen as manageable with side effects, but rather as no big deal at all.
Letters to the Editor In response to the Editorial, “Where Were You?” in the Florida Agenda, September 8, 2011. DEAR EDITOR, I wanted to praise you on last week’s cover. It really encompassed the feeling of the nation, we do remember and I really enjoyed the theme of the paper. It was nice to remember without anger or force or hate, but just taking time to reflect on an event that changed the world. Your editorial took me on a journey that showed how someone else remembered in a different part of the world. All our remembrance is focused on US soil, it’s great to be reminded that the events of 9/11 shook the
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There is a new blue pill that is set to revolutionize our attitudes towards HIV and safe sex. I’d even go as far as to say that this pill will make us question the entire idea of sexual responsibility. The pill is Truvada PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and it is already available in a pharmacy near you. Truvada has been widely used in the treatment of HIV positive individuals. However, as early as this year, the FDA is poised to approve the drug as a means to prevent infection. The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) already have in place a set of guidelines for using this pill as a prevention method against HIV. In theory, this little blue pill has the potential to do as much harm as good, just like Viagra has. Of course with Viagra the situation is markedly different. As with all medications, Viagra comes with side effects and warning labels. It isn’t, or shouldn’t be, a daily pill. There is no regime to be followed. There is also a completely different mindset attached to it. Viagra is not a preventative health aide; Truvada is. The studies shown to determine the effectiveness of the pill as a preventative method were favorable, obviously leading to the FDA’s considerations. The variables and conditions to its success, however, are many and they are all relevant. The fear of course is those concerns will fall to the wayside when we are discussing the simplicity of one blue pill to protect you from the worst contagious disease affecting the community and the world. When taken daily, Truvada had been shown to be 95% effective at preventing infection with HIV. Those who did become infected during the trial period were shown to not have enough of the drug in their systems indicating that these subjects did not adhere to the daily regime. The study has clearly shown that one must be completely strict with the one-aday regime. Unlike Viagra, Truvada is not a “pop it on the weekend” sort of recreational drug. It is a lifestyle choice. With multiple partners and promiscuity,
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Who Knew? Forgiveness: The Gift You Give Yourself By SAM KNEW, MSW
So if revenge is a dish best served cold, at what temperature do you forgive? As a rule of thumb, allowing yourself some cooling off time is always best, but what happens when the heat of your emotions never seems to cool? Forgiveness is definitely one of those things that is easier said than done. For multiple reasons, holding on to the pain that others in our lives have caused us is easier than taking the emotional and challenging steps towards releasing it. This appears to be even more true for men. Studies find that men generally have a more difficult time forgiving. The consequences include higher risk of heart disease, increased blood pressure, and depression. The increased risk of holding these grudges
seem like common sense to most, so why is it so many people struggle with it? One reason is how we each define “forgiveness.” For starters, forgiveness is not about the people in our lives who have hurt us. Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves, and by accepting that truth, we may find ourselves more willing to take on the challenge. As with most challenges, when the choice to overcome them comes from within (versus an outside source, such as a family member, friend or a counselor), the effort put out is usually greater. Additionally, this self-determining action can make the process more beneficial than the actual outcome, which once again emphasizes the true beneficiary of forgiveness. But making up our minds to let go of the past is just the start of this journey. The next step is to implement our decision. In some cases, individuals are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to confront their past in-person. In these cases, it’s important to remember to address your own feelings and thoughts about the situation. Using “I” statements is a great way of doing this, such as, “I really felt betrayed when you…” For
many, this may prove the most difficult task. Individuals may feel foolish and uncomfortable exposing their emotions. But the pay off (regardless of the outcome) is worth it. In cases that have created serious selfdoubt within oneself, individuals can see themselves as a victim. This form of self-expression allows a person to take control of a situation and allows victims to transform themselves into survivors. Survivors see the world differently from victims. They have a sense of control and empowerment that victims do not. In other cases, confronting individuals from your past may not always be an option. These individuals may have to find forgiveness on a more emotional and/or spiritual level. One technique is to change your inner dialog, that is, the things you tell yourself. For instance, remind yourself that forgiveness is not about forgetting or condoning past
actions. More importantly, remind yourself what forgiveness is: it’s simply accepting that the past cannot be changed. This is true even when you, yourself, are the person that you have to forgive. Not allowing yourself to be trapped by the “would ‘ya, should ‘ya, could ‘ya” mindset is key. Maya Angelou, one of today’s great poets, best-selling author and activist, may have said it best, “I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” H
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The Downward Spiral By ChriStiAN tAylor-AlExANdEr It starts off like any other relationship. A friend probably introduces you and before you know it, there’s magic in the air. A feeling of happiness … the stress and mundane details fade into the background as you and your new acquaintance get to know each other. There’s music in the air, dark smoky lighting encompasses the room … people seem to be more friendly with you now that you are with your new companion. You might find that although you are usually kind of shy at the nightclub/bar, you are now talking to complete strangers. And, you are having the time of your life! A little time passes and that feeling of bliss seems to be fading and your boring old self is coming back to the surface. Ah, but it’s early, and so and so said it was ok … so you and your new “friend” make your way through the crowds to the rest room. There, you and your new “acquaintance” can be alone for a moment. You probably stand there nervously for a few moments, wondering if anyone knows what you are really doing in that bathroom stall. Since you are new to this particular situation, you may not know what to do. In this case, I am speaking of cocaine. Our character dips his car key into that
little plastic zip-lock bag (point to ponder, I understand why they make sandwichsized baggies, but what else did they have in mind for those oh-so-perfect-for-carrying-drugs bags?), pulls out a pile of white powder, carefully balanced so as not to spill any, and inhales some in each nostril as he watched his friend do earlier. Within seconds, he can feel the numbness descending into his body. Within minutes that feeling of bliss begins to return. Maybe a little more so this time, because he did twice the amount as before. Not on purpose, it’s just the way it happened. There are also countless persons who are introduced to other seductive strangers. These people were properly introduced by a trusted doctor. Who would doubt a stranger that promised to help your problems or take your pain away or better help you cope with the things that keep you up at night or make your mind race all day. This new stranger seems perfect. Our doctor’s convince us that if we take this little pill or that little tablet, we will feel better. Our friends coerce us into trying this substance or that, because it will make us feel better. This begs the question, how bad did we feel in the first place? Before you know it (I can’t give you a ‘OKTOBERFEST’ Continued from COVER
precise time frame), but your new “friend” becomes a constant companion. Kids getting on your nerves? Take a pill. Tennis elbow annoying you again? There are pain pills in the cabinet. Going out for the evening and don’t have much energy? Do a few lines. Want to really take a break from reality, drop some acid. It’s OK, everyone else is doing it. “My doctor prescribes them.” “All my friends are doing it.” (Given enough time we can rationalize anything.) As time passes, one of two things can happen. For roughly 8% of the people I have known in my personal life, they are able to put down that drink, flush that cocaine or crystal meth, special K (no relation to the cereal), ecstasy, GHB, acid, Quaaludes (for you party boys in the 70’s) and the rest of the drug alphabet and walk away. My hat’s off to you. The other 92%, don’t always fair so well.
by the people of Munich to honor the marriage of the popular Prince Ludwig and Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen in October, 1810, and became an annual event to celebrate their anniversary. About 8,000 people attended that first Oktoberfest – last year almost 10,000,000 people attended making it the largest single festival in Europe. Beer is a major component of Oktoberfest and only beers brewed in Munich (located in the Bavarian region of Germany) are served at Oktoberfest. Many of the breweries brew a special beer that can only be obtained during Oktoberfest. This beer has a higher alcohol and sugar content making it 2% stronger. Oktoberfest has been held at the same location for 200 years and has only been cancelled 24 times in its history due to war, disease or other emergencies. Every year, the traditional festival opening is done by a twelve gun salute and the tapping of the first keg of Oktoberfest beer at 12:00 noon by the Mayor of Munich with the cry “O' zapft is!” (“It’s tapped!” in the Austro-Bavarian language). The mayor then gives the first beer to the MinisterPresident of the State of Bavaria. Over 7million liters (that’s 1,849,204 gallons) of beer get served during the 16 to 18 day festival. The first Oktoberfest lasted 12 days, starting the first weekend in October. However, the schedule was changed to
I am one of them. As time went by, I found myself growing ever more dependent on anything that would let me forget my life for a while and let me live in my imaginary little world where I actually was happy with who I was (ironically enough, the way I felt before I fell into the pit of addiction). Money started to get tight, I found myself falling asleep at my desk, I started losing contact with people whom I deeply cared about who genuinely cared about me. Everything, however slowly or quickly, WILL fall apart. Addiction is nothing short of a type of cancer. A cancer of the soul. The saddest thing is, all the people who really care about you (who stuck it out) can just stand by and watch you slowly killing yourself. So, with a nod to Nancy Reagan, “Just Say No.” H
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troupe, and the Original Auerhahn Schuhplattlers, an adult dance group. The musicians scheduled to fill the air with drinking songs, original oompah and polka dance music until closing each evening include the popular Oktoberfest bands Euro Express and the Swinging Bavarians. “This is our seventh year and we started out with maybe 1,500 people,” said Constantine. “Last year, we drew up to 10,000 people. Last year I insisted that we should hold it over two days and it was a great success.” Through the years, the Oakland Park Oktoberfest has added additional events to make the huge party more fun for the whole family. “I thought, what could we do differently from everybody else?” said Constantine. “Dachshunds are Bavarian dogs so we have a Dachshund race every year called the ‘Dachshund Dash.’ The first year we had 30 some dogs and last year we had 57 of them.” Registration for the Dachshund Dash is currently taking place at the Central Bark Doggie Daycare center on N. Dixie Highway. Some of the other events planned are a Beer Keg Roll and a Beer Stein Race where participants loose points for every drop of beer they spill while racing. The popular Apple Strudel Eating Contest is also returning again this year. “There’s this little kid and he started with us about 5 years ago and I’m sure he’s going to win this year. He always ends up with the apple pastry all over his face.” The first Oktoberfest was a celebration
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September, allowing the festival to end on the first weekend in October to take full advantage of the longer and warmer days of September. “The reason we do Oktoberfest,” concluded Constantine, “is that Main Street is about economic development and we partner with the City of Oakland Park in that we’re tasked with marketing the downtown area and promoting the downtown. One of the ways we do it is to bring people downtown. But Oktoberfest has been growing and growing and it has become the number one signature event for the city.” H
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about homosexuality somehow destroys a nation. “And you know, every day our young people, adults too, but especially our young people, are bombarded at school, in movies, in music, on TV, in the mall, in magazines, they’re bombarded with ‘homosexuality is normal and natural.’ Fortunately we don’t have to deal with a terrorist attack every day.” She went on to explain, that, “It’s more dangerous, and yes I think that it’s also more dangerous because it will tear down the moral fiber of this nation.” According to Kern, “We were founded as a nation upon the principles of religion and morality. If we take those out from under our society, we will lose what has made us a great nation, we will no longer be a virtuous people, which we see happening already. And without virtue, this nation will not survive.” Her comments have caused uproar and as the recording of her statements went viral, they caught the attention of lesbian talk show host and comedienne Ellen DeGeneres, who made light of the speech by attempting to contact the representative and author on her talk show, with the aim of “clearing up misconceptions” that she may have. She was unable to leave a voicemail. This is not the first time Kern has marginalized and attacked diverse minority groups. Kern was reprimanded earlier this year by the Oklahoma House when she said that African-American people “don’t work as hard” as white people. She also said last April that people of color don’t work hard in school because they think the government will “take care of them.” H
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“Legacy” By AJ CROSS What will be your legacy? What will people say of you when you are gone? We spend our lives second-to-second, minute-to-minute, hour-to-hour, and day-by-day. What is the plan for the future? I don't mean immediate. I mean a future that no longer has us in it. What is it all for? The long hours of work, issues, struggles, relationships and triumphs of our lives. Do we live our lives building the foundation of our legacy? Have you thought of what will be left behind and what impact you will make on the world? How will future generations benefit from us? I was thinking that in the attempt to simply live my life I haven't paid much attention to what the memory of me will be for others. I have no idea what my legacy will be. I don't know how quickly I will be forgotten. Maybe thinking of that legacy will change how I move forward. I haven't created anything like the "internet" or biometrics, or a cure for a disease. What will history say about me? What will history say about you? Did Napoleon or Elvis or Bill Gates, or President Obama, or so many others of like impact on the world set out to become great? Were they seeking to be remembered forever or did they live day-
by-day and just stumble into fame and recognition? I think that we should realize that it is possible to have our names written in the stars, to see past the moment we are in, and create an impact that lasts forever. Maybe greatness is possible for us, but not something we are entitled to. I know that I want to leave something good and significant behind. I want to be remembered for something greater than who I was. Find your goal for a legacy and find your place in the sky where your star will shine bright for all eternity. H
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Q: As a kid, who was your
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By BOB KECSKEMETY Michael Muschett, Barista/Java Boys The Jetsons because I love the possibilities the future holds.
Joseph McConnell, Retired Dondi because of the heartwarming story line and he was the same age as I was at the time.
Chaz Giuffre, Business Owner George Jetson because I couldn’t wait for the future to look like it was shown.
Tony Tyler, Accountant Mighty Mouse – his courage, honesty and fight for justice.
Frank Occhiogrosso, Unemployed I have two: Alf, because he was funny and different; and Bobby (“Bobby’s World”) because he had a wild and vivid imagination.
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WHAT’S INSIDE? n this week’s Style & Entertainment we look to one of fashion’s top decadent duos, Dolce & Gabbana for the definitive menswear of 2011 in Style, Michael French calls for national legislation for regulating cell phone use while driving in Home and we sample the hip flavorful delights of Tee-Jay Thai Sushi on Wilton Drive in Dining. Warren Day looks at a hot new play starring equity theatre actors in his review of “As Bees in Honey Drown” in Theatre and he also takes us along a journey of the fear of a cough whilst looking at the new film “Contagion” in Film. Tom Bonanti sheds some light on the biggest timewasters and moves that can cause injury at the gym in Fitness and Jean Doherty lets us be the chef with the supremely delicate use of truffles in Recipe. We also have your favorites, Out in Florida and our State-wide Bar Guide. Enjoy! H – AV
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AS BEES IN HONEY DROWN A Theatre Review
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Fall/Winter 2011 Menswear Collection Revisits the Past Three Decades of Decadence
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"suspenders") and the dropped crotch pant that added swag and flair to the collection. There were also accessories that were key pieces in the collection, from black framed geek shades to the fedoras made of canvas and suede. In terms of the color palette of the designs, there were less monochromatic colors and more of grays, reds, burgundies and, of course, black. As far as texture, there was wool, especially in the coats and some pants, velvet and sequins in the suiting, and cotton in the shirts and pants. As you can see, the two designers, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, got our attention for the Fall/Winter 2010/2011 Menswear collection. And, they make us wait impatiently until the next season comes out to see what other surprises they have prepared for us. The collection can be found at any Dolce and Gabbana boutique nationwide, or via the web at www.dolcegabbana.com. H
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Dolce & Gabanna is synonymous with high style and classic European flair in the fashion world. The Italian fashion house is known for its extremely fashionable and in-your-face menswear. The name is praised and applauded everywhere you go. Sure enough, for their Fall/Winter 2011 menswear runway collection, the duo did not disappoint. You can always count on Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana to give you haute, sexy, masculine looks with a twist of fun and ruggedness. This year, as the models strutted down the runway, it kind of seemed as if there were looks and styles being presented from the past 20 years. There were looks for everyone in that show: The glamorous club guy in v.i.p., the biker, the street kid, the gangster and the man on Wall Street. There were wide-leg trousers, no-pleat pants and wide lapels on the jackets reminiscent of the 80's. There were also hints of the 90's and today with the fitted Bryan Ferry t-shirts, bleached, acid washed jeans, suspenders, cargos and heavysoled boots. It also appeared the designers incorporated the use of many vintage and olden-days style – one of them being braces (known to many of us today as
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By WARREN DAY the casting is also one of its weaknesses since he wasn’t able to find A-listers for all the major parts, it can be somewhat jarring going from scenes with Damon and Paltrow to a couple of unrecognizable actors with equally sized parts. From the beginning, Soderbergh gives the movie a documentary feel that makes the events seem quite feasible, and since this virus is airborne and highly contagious, he instills a sense of doom in ordinary occurrences – someone coughing on a crowded bus, blowing on dice for luck, two hands reaching into the same peanut bowl. After seeing “Contagion,” you may find yourself scared to touch another doorknob. If you think this film exaggerates what can happen in a pandemic, remember that in 1348, the Black Plague hitchhiked a ride to China with traders (the virus in this film also starts in China), and in just two years 30 to 60% of the population of Europe was wiped out. Less than a hundred years ago, 1918 – 1919, Spanish Flu killed as many as 100 million worldwide, including 675,000 in the USA (my great grandfather was one of those). As this film demonstrates, with people and goods constantly flowing across continents today, what used to take two years to develop can now take place in a single month.
The trouble with this kind of story is where do you go with it? Besides anxiety, what is the audience suppose to feel or think? We’ve always had sound-thealarm movies, but usually they deal with some peril over which we can, if willing, take steps to reduce the threat – proliferation of nuclear weapons, ruining our environment. What can you do against an unknown virus that could already be entering someone’s blood stream, someone who’s about to catch a plane to an airport near where you live? Send any comments or questions to AgendaReviews@aol.com H
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“Contagion” may be the scariest movie you’ll ever see. Not in a vampire or werewolf kind of way, because deep down you know you’re never going to meet one of those in real life (especially one that looks like Robert Pattinson or Taylor Lautner). What makes director Steven Soderbergh’s latest film so frightening is that it deals with something that not only could happen, but also has actually occurred in the past and is widely predicted to happen again – a new virus that is resistant to all treatment, resulting in millions of deaths. You may jump out of your seat at more traditional scary movies, but this one will probably give you more nightmares. Soderbergh has a talent for gathering a stellar cast, as he did in “Ocean’s 11,” “12” and “13,” and here he does it again. In “Contagion,” the stars include Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Marion Cotillard, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Laurence Fishburne. The casting is one of the strengths of the film (no star can play everyman better than Damon, and Fishburne has the gravitas to play the head of a large government agency). Since you have some feelings already for these well-known stars the director doesn’t have to spend much time making you care about what happens to them. But
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The Insatiable Narcotic of Fame “As Bees in Honey Drown” By WARREN DAY Whether it’s on Broadway or at a local community theater, putting on a successful play is a crapshoot. In Douglas Carter Beane’s comedy “As Bees in Honey Drown,” the Rising Action Theater in Fort Lauderdale has produced one of their best productions and given us one of the best reasons to see current live theater in south Florida. For that to happen, many different variables have to come together in just the right way. First of all is the play itself. You want it to be a really good play, but not one that has been widely available to local theater-goers before or made into a film that can be easily seen on cable or DVD. The Obie winning “As Bees in Honey Drown” certainly fits the bill, providing a sparkling evening of laughs, wise observations, and fascinating characters, a frothy mixture about the dangers of frothy mixtures. It is that rare play where the second act is stronger than the first. Secondly, you want the production to enhance the script, not encumber it. The director Avi Hoffman has an impressive list of credits, giving the play a professional pace and polish, and makes the best utilization of the theater’s space at
Sunshine Cathedral that I’ve seen. The set is also imaginative, with a clever use of ever-changing panels that resemble a honeycomb. Finally, the overall acting is quite good. Four of the six actors play various denizens of Manhattan, and seldom has a local ensemble added so much to the final result. The most effective acting from the beginning to the end belongs to Andrew Wind who plays the young naïve gay writer with a well-received first novel, but who hasn’t set the world on fire, something he desperately wants to do. It’s what he does in small moments that make his acting so memorable, such as the scene where he’s trying on his first expensive suit at Saks. When he stares out into the audience, but is supposed to be gazing into a mirror, you genuinely believe he’s seeing his reflective image. The central character around which the whole story revolves is a daunting figure with the daunting name of Alexa Vere de Vere, a life-force of a woman who’s one part Audrey Hepburn in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” one part Liza Minnelli in “Cabaret,” and a big hunk of Rosalind Russell in “Auntie Mame.”
She’s a glittering con-artist who has the uncanny ability to tell you the very things about yourself that you so desperately want to believe. She perfectly understands that so many of us have become fame whores, either in seeking it for ourselves or by being fascinated by those who have it. Some of the wittiest lines in the play belong to Alexa: “Art is eternal, but eternal isn't as long as it used to be.” “In England everyone is gay, so when you say ‘Queen’ you have to specify.” And what is almost the mantra of the play: “You're not the person you were born. Who wonderful is? You're the person you were meant to be.” This Queen Bee is played by Actor’s Equity member Amy McKenna, who often approaches this larger-than-life role with an over-the-top consonance that lacks the nuance and variety to carry the evening. We reviewers usually see a play in its first or second public performance, so the highly-experienced Ms. McKenna will probably settle into the proper zone for Alexa by the time you see it. It’s part of the richness of Mr. Beane’s delightful comedy that he takes a some-
Plays through October 9, Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 at www.risingactiontheatre.tix.com or call 1-800-595-4849. Rising Action Theatre is located at Sunshine Cathedral, 1840 SW 9th Ave, Fort Lauderdale 33313.
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what familiar character, the AuntieMame type, and shows how destructive such divas can be. From afar, they can be quite entertaining, just the answer to a bland life. But up close they can mess you up in ways that last a long time. And the gullible gay writer is ripe for such manipulation, because he buys into our celebrity-mad culture, and nothing is as vain as the love of fame. It used to be that fame was the indirect result of doing something exceptionally well. But now, it’s often the means and the end, becoming so fashionable that there are those who eagerly buy it even when it’s a rip-off of the real thing, thus confusing being widely-known with being wildly-successful. Kim Kardasian is one. Meryl Streep is the other. And in this play, the playwright suggests that when fame becomes the wherewithal of our existence (or culture), we can be destroyed by the very thing we have made… or to put it another way, as bees in honey drown.
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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 2163 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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The Stonewall National Museum & Archives (1300 East Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale) presents the film “Der Einstein des Sex” on Friday, September 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. “Der Einstein des Sex” is the life story of Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, a German Jew and physician who established the field of sexology, and fought militantly against German anti-sodomy laws in the late 19th century. The script reveals main characters in Hirschfeld’s life including impossible love interest Baron von Teschenberg, and Hirschfeld's aides-young Karl Giese and his guardian angel, the transvestite Dorchen, as they establish the First Institute of Sexual Sciences in Berlin in 1920, and struggle to keep it open during the rise of the Third Reich in the mid-1930s. German with English subtitles. H
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
SOMETHING JUICY The MProject will be at Juice Blendz in the Shoppes of Wilton Manors on Saturday, September 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by to say hi and check out what the MProject is doing, and while you're there, buy a drink (or a snack) to show your support. JuiceBlendz is donating 20% of everything sold during this event to the MProject. H
GLBX AFTER-HOURS 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 22nd, 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. 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. For information or reservations, contact Drew Miller at (954) 462-6000 ext 8775. H
“SPIRIT OF HOPE” GALA Broward House’s “Spirit of Hope” gala-“A Night at the Cotton Club” – will be held on Friday, October 7 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Signature Grand Mansion in Davie, Florida. Broward House’s “Spirit of Hope” galas are one of the most anticipated events of the South Florida social season. This year’s gala is honoring Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Tuesday’s Angels and AIDS Healthcare Foundation. Come out and relive those days of the secretive Speakeasies where fabulous flappers will be waiting to welcome you. You will be treated to a three-course meal and all the hootch your liver can handle. Throughout the evening you will be dazzled by the Cotton Club cast. Enjoy casino games such as roulette, craps, poker and blackjack. Tickets are $100 per person or a table of ten for only $950. For tickets or more information, visit www.BrowardHouse.org/donate.html. H
SYMPOSIUM ON AGING 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 24th, 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, call (305) 673-4440 or mdglcc@bellsouth.net.
011 TRANSCON: JUSTICE SUMMIT 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
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The Kilt & Leather Weekend hosted by The Tampa Leather Club from September 16 through 18 at the Sawmill Camping Resort, 21710 US Highway 98 in Dade City, Florida. Don’t miss the Beer Busts with The Tampa Leather Club. Grab your best kilt or leather outfit and compete in the Best Kilt, Best Leather Outfit and Sexiest Appearance Contests for Prizes! H
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
BOOT SCOOTIN’ COUNTRY WEEKEND Boot Scootin’ Country Weekend with the Florida Gay Rodeo Association, September 23rd through 25th at the Sawmill Camping Resort, 21710 US Highway 98 in Dade City. Weekend highlights include: sensational country singer Judy K., country dance lessons and music with guest deejays Rodd and Ron, FGRA’s amazing Half Time Show, laser light clothing optional pool party Friday night plus happy hour at all 3 bars, delicious food and more. H
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Bare As You Dare/Black Light Body Paint Weekend will be held the weekend of September 30 through October 3 at Sawmill Camping Resort, 21710 US Highway 98 in Dade City, Florida. Expanded nudity policy that weekend with professional body painter, Douglas Stevens – you supply the body, Sawmill supplies the paint. Laser light clothing optional pool party Friday night with 2-41 drinks after BINGO ‘til 10 p.m.; fabulous deejays; Splash pool bar and café. Reservations 352-83-0664. H
The 22nd annual Headdress Ball will be held on Saturday, September 17 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Parkway. The Headdress Ball is Orlando's most outrageous event. It's a who’s who extravaganza filled with lively entertainment, sumptuous food and libations. For tickets and more information, please visit www.HeaddressBall.org. H
JOEY D’S PENITENTIARY Halloween Weekend with Parade and Joey D's Haunted Penitentiary will be held October 28 through 30 at the Sawmill Camping Resort, 21710 US Highway 98 in Dade City, Florida. Sawmill’s annual Halloween Parade starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, emceed by Crystal Chandelier. Contests with cash and other prizes for Best Individual Costume, Best Group, Best Float, and more. Make your reservation now at 352583-0664 or visit on a day/evening pass. H
COSMOPOLITAN Cosmopolitan, a Square One Creative Event, will be held at The Ritz Ybor, 1503 E. 7th Avenue in Tampa on Friday and Saturday, November18 and 19. Square One’s 4th annual fall 2011 Creative and Performing Arts Showcase expands to two nights and will revolve around an international world theme. Friday, November 18 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.– Over 75 local artists on display with ten other participating venues. Saturday, November 19 – The Main Event with over 75 local artists on display and live performances from VYB Dance Company, Jeremy Gloff, The JamesLange Theory, On Carlton Row and more with a Debut fashion show by Ricky Lindsay. From 7 p.m. to 12 midnight. Proceeds of this event to help benefit Pediatric Cancer Fund (PCF). Please visit Squareoneflorida.com/cosmopolitan.html. 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. H
“AVIVII” @ HOUSE OF BLUES ORLANDO Insomniac, Music Owns Me, HTG and Vizion 1 Entertainment present Avivii, with special guests yet to be determined, on Wednesday, September 28th, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., at the House of Blues Orlando in Downtown Disney. Doors open at 9 p.m. H
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Hitting Strides On the Drive Tee-Jay Thai Sushi – Offering Hip, Upscale & Flavorful Delights By TIM SLIVINKSI It was long awaited, but Tee-Jay Thai Sushi finally opened its doors a couple months back in the Shoppes of Wilton Manors, and the diners have been coming in steady streams ever since. It’s no wonder. The transformation that took place in the location is quite amazing. It is a large dining area that is subdued in color scheme and divided by banquettes that provide seating for larger parties. The colors are soothing while, at the same time, offering a hip, upscale look. Smaller tables for two and four surround the larger tables, or a customer can choose to eat at the bar and watch the sushi masters in action. On a recent Saturday night, we arrived to find the place bustling with hungry patrons. We were able to snag a table in minutes and settled in with a glass of wine to accompany our perusal of the rather large menu offerings. After some discussion, we decided on spring rolls (a traditional favorite) and a summer roll— after all, Labor Day was approaching, the traditional end to summer. Both appetizers were delicious. The spring rolls were packed with crunchy fresh vegetables and the lightly fried delicate crispness of the exterior almost melted in your mouth. I could become addicted to the spring rolls. The summer roll was wrapped in rice
paper and filled with shiitake mushrooms. Delicate, flavorful and light, it was a perfect accompaniment to the crunchy spring roll. When it came time to determine our entrées, we had so many options that narrowing down our selections took us some time. Tee-Jay offers traditional Thai and Japanese entrées, several noodle dishes, sashimi and various types of rolls. Everything is described in an appealing way, which had us changing our minds often. Ultimately, we both decided to order from the grilled entrée selections. I was in a poultry mood, so ordered the chicken breast while my partner was taken in by the grilled tuna. When the entrees arrived, we loved the three selections of dipping sauces that accompanied our perfectly grilled choices. A teriyaki sauce, a wasabi cream sauce and a traditional peanut sauce allowed us to mix and match flavor profiles with our entrees from the hot — but not too hot — zing of the wasabi to the cool slight sweetness of the teriyaki to the smooth creaminess of the peanut sauce. We discussed the different flavor palates, and I decided that I preferred the wasabi cream while my partner was more partial to the teriyaki. His tuna was perfectly seared on the exterior and wonderfully ruby on the inte-
jean’s Mushroom & Black kitchen Truffle Soup The largest truffle markets in France (and most likely in the world) are in Vaucluse and Lalbenque in Quercy. These markets are busiest in the month of January, when black truffles have their highest perfume. As of December 2009, black truffles were sold for about €1,000 per kilo at these markets and then resold at €3,940 per kilo by retail sellers. “The most learned men have been questioned as to the nature of this tuber, and after two thousand years of argument and discussion their answer is the same as it was on the first day: we do not know. The truffles themselves have been interrogated, and have answered simply: “eat us and praise the Lord.” – Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) • Good olive oil • 1 onion, chopped • 12 ounces mushrooms • 4 cups chicken stock • 1 sprig fresh thyme • Black truffle oil • ½ cup of heavy cream (optional) • Salt and pepper Clean the mushrooms by wiping them with a dry paper towel. Don't wash them! Trim off any bad parts, and coarsely chop them. Set aside. Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Add the chopped onions, and cook for three to five minutes. Add the chopped mushrooms, thyme and stock and cook for ten min-
utes. Reduce the heat and simmer for fifteen minutes. Add the cream, this is optional (I NEVER use cream in my soups, although I think I may have a reputation for doing “rich” food!) and then season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the thyme sprig, and then pour soup into a blender. (Depending on the capacity of your blender, you might need to do this in stages.) Process until smooth. Return to the saucepan and bring to a simmer. Pour in the black truffle oil, and be careful not to over do this. A dash should do the trick… TASTE… you are the chef ! H
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rior, just as tuna ought to be. My chicken breast was moist, juicy and fork tender. Wonderful sides of jasmine rice and crispy sautéed mixed vegetables accompanied our grilled entrees. One hint: I actually enjoyed using the teriyaki sauce to flavor the rice. Try it for yourself and see what you think. We enjoyed the ambiance of the room as we chatted and determined we need to return to try many of the delicious sounding options on the menu. If you are planning to go to Tee-Jay with a larger group of friends or colleagues, you might want to consider ordering one of Tee-Jay’s boats. A table of six gentlemen near us opted for the boat, and I must say it is an impressive presentation. The boats can be ordered in various sizes, and they offer an array of delicious choices, including rolls, sushi, and sashimi, depending upon the size you order. And yes, all the delicacies do actually arrive at your table in a boat. Tee-Jay offers beer and wine, and my partner clearly liked the selection of Asian beers on the menu; he enjoys their lightness and the slight sweetness on the palate. Tee-Jay’s clearly seems to have hit its stride along the Drive, judging by the number of happy diners and the quality of its food. We look forward to a return visit. If you have not yet stopped by for
TEE-JAY THAI SUSHI 2254 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 954-537-7774 lunch or dinner, make it a point to do so. A well-appointed dining room, great appetizers, delicious entrees — what more can you ask for? H
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We’ve all been behind a car that suddenly slows down, takes forever to move when the light turns green, turns suddenly without signaling, swerves in and out of lanes, doesn’t keep a steady speed, or almost hits us when we’re stopped at a light. In the past the drivers of these cars would be suspected of being intoxicated. Now, most likely, the drivers of these cars are using a cell phone. Even worse, they could be using a cell phone and be intoxicated! Three people at my office stormed into to work the other day frustrated with stories of almost being in an auto accident because of drivers who were distracted from using their cell phone. They are not alone. Not much is being done about this ever increasingly dangerous trend. It’s an epidemic. It’s expensive, costing all of us in higher insurance premiums. It’s deadly. At least 10,000 deaths per year are directly attributed to accidents caused
by drivers using their cell phones. Statistics establishing the risks of DWD (driving while dialing and/or distracted) were found via studies by insurance companies. It appears, however, that the mighty insurance companies have made no demands to make “Hands Free” cell phone use mandatory or forbid texting while driving. It’s amazing that insurance companies, with all their lobbying at both the national and state levels, aren’t screaming for the right to deny or reduce auto insurance coverage if the driver can be found guilty of using a phone at the time of an accident. Might the reason for that be the insurance companies are heavily invested in the cell phone industry? Is it the same old profit without principle syndrome so pervasive in today’s business climate? It appears the insurance companies’ stock portfolios burgeoned by their investments in the exploding cell phone industry outweighs the losses they incur paying for the accidents caused by distracted, inconsiderate and irresponsible drivers. Is there any other reason for them not to insist our state and federal lawmakers legislate cell phone use while driving? When you don’t wear your seat belt, the only person at risk is yourself. Being distracted by using a cell phone, a driver
can injure or kill several people! You are threatened with decreased or no coverage should you be in an accident without your seat belt fastened. Nationwide there are Photo courtesy, mrticketsd.com laws demanding that you and your pas- quotient. We don’t need drivers whose sengers wear one or be fined. No such concentration is further compromised. federal laws regulate cell phone use The situation is out of control. A few while driving, and only a handful of years ago, a Boca Raton man, while prestates have passed laws limiting how occupied with his cell phone conversation, sped through a red light, slammed drivers can use them. It’s not as if the driving public is igno- into a car, killing six people. The EMS rant to the dangers. Over 70% of drivers needed over twenty body bags to put the say they use cell phones when driving. shattered bodies in. The human cost is Ironically, of the drivers surveyed, more immense and this is not an isolated story. How can we make our roadways safer than 80% said they believed using a cell phone while driving is very dangerous and drivers more responsible? Start with and they support legislation limiting yourself. Set the example! Let people their use. The message is not being know you do not use the phone while missed. There’s just no national, effec- driving! You’ll get some extra peace and tive deterrent. It’s been proven even the quiet. You’ll all survive. Pull over if you supposed safer “hands free” cell phone must make or take a call. Florida is one use severely inhibits the driver’s concen- of the few states with no cell phone regtration. They are four times as likely to ulation. No surprise there. Write to your state and local representatives demandcause an accident. Distraction from cell phone use while ing legislation that will help make the driving (hand held OR hands free) roads safer for not only you, but the peoextends a driver’s reaction time as much ple you love! H as a blood alcohol content of .08 percent. Along with other distractions: smoking, Michael French, is Agenda’s Home drinking, putting on makeup, etc., using from Home columnist. Contact a cell phone only heightens the danger Michael at mf7954fla@gmail.com
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Stop Spinning Your Wheels! Maximize Your Workouts By Avoiding Bad Habits Besides being fun and essential to your health, there is a science to working out. With some planning, a little skill and concentration – and some good old fashioned sweat – you can get one hell of a great workout in less than an hour. The trouble is that most guys fall into ruts by wasting time. Try leaving your cell phone and iPad in the car. Conduct business and chart your social calendar when you get back there. Stay focused on what you wish to accomplish during your workout and try to ignore other distracting stimuli. Save the gossip for the juice bar or the water cooler at work. You can cruise the parking lot, steam room and internet after you’ve performed your sets in the gym. There are also other ways to waste time in the gym. Certain commonly used exercises and techniques are ineffective and just plain unsafe. Here is my list of some time-consuming mistakes and bad habits to avoid in the gym. Let me share just a few of them and save you not only time, but also injury as well. n Jerking heavy weights on the leg extension machine in an attempt to blast your quadriceps (the muscles on the front of your thighs) is a recipe for a knee disaster. Besides straining knee lig-
aments, this exercise can over-develop your quads causing your hamstrings (the muscles on the backs of your thighs) to become excessively tight and inflexible. Tight hams in turn can cause low back pain and contribute to injuries. Avoid all this lower body “drama” by sticking with squats, presses, and lunges. n I’ve said this before: Any exercise where you push or pull a bar that’s positioned behind the neck can damage the rotator cuff muscles that attach your humerus (arm) to your scapula (shoulder). Once you strain or sprain these muscles, you can expect a royal pain in your neck or back. When you do wide grip lat pull downs or barbell or dumbbell shoulder presses, sit up straight, point your chest outward and pull or press the weight in front of you. n Doing cardio can be a boring waste of time, especially if you set your cardio machine too slow each and every workout. Actually varying your pace and intensity during your hour or so of cardio is a more successful fat-loss strategy. The best way to burn calories is by mixing fast and slow speeds. This is also the best way to address the body’s different energy systems and muscle groups. n Sit-ups are as useless and ineffective
as a high school phys. ed. teacher. Locking your feet under a rack or bench and rolling up on your lower back as you pull for dear life on your seven cervical vertebrae will only give you a sore back. Instead, you must do crunches. Keep your feet flat on the floor or slightly elevate your legs over an exercise ball to stabilize your hips. Extend your arms and crunch your torso, bringing your elbows to your knees. You can feel the burning in your abs already! n When you go to the gym, your main goal is to lift weights, so for goodness sake, use a weight that’s heavy enough so that your muscles feel worked by the end of a set of eight to 12 reps. Pyramid your weights up with each set, but be careful to maintain good form with each rep. For more tips on how to maximize your time in the gym, please contact TrainerTomB@aol.com. H
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FURNISHED / RENTALS / FTL PERFECT RELOCATION RENTALS – 3-6 MONTHS From $295/week & $1100/month Beautiful Studio, 1 & 2 BR Apts. Turn key, fully furnished & equipped, clothing optional pool, laundry, parking. Close to Gay & Nude Beaches. Pets Welcome. Includes utilities, cable, telephone, Wi-Fi Internet. 954-927-0090 or visit www.LibertySuites.com
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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. 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.
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