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THIS WEEK IN GUY 24. PAVEL PETEL. Meet the Russian hunk breaking down barriers 40. PARTING SHOTS. See who made a scene in this week's round of photos 46. HOT & UNBOTHERED. Naughty advice from porn star Jessie Colter
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50. WILTON DRIVE. Florida's own altrock outfit gets real 52. COMING OUT CUBA. Culture collides with a much bigger cause
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PEACHY KEEN Transgender model Amiyah Scott was recently named the latest addition to the Real Housewives of Atlanta lineup. Earlier this year, it was announced that series veteran Nene Leakes would not be returning to the hit show. Scott is the first transgender woman cast in franchise history. Photo: Rocquez Fluellen/Be Magazine
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ONE DIRECTION TAKES A DETOUR One Direction member Liam Payne came under fire last year for what many saw as homophobic remarks. Payne recently took to Twitter to vehemently deny being a homophobe. Again. Photo: FanPop
7 A CHANGE HAS COME RafďŹ Freedman-Gurspan, former policy adviser for the National Center for Transgender Equality, became the ďŹ rst openly transgender White House staff member.
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8 LOOKING CREATOR LOSES IT Filmmaker and creator of the now defunct gaythemed HBO series Looking, Andrew Haigh, lambasted gay audiences who didn't give the show a chance. Photo: YouTube
6 KEEGAN HIRST BARES IT ALL Out and proud UK rugby player Keegan Hirst (pictured on the left) commemorated coming out with a steamy photo shoot in the buff. He was joined by his Batley Bulldogs teammate Joe Chandler. Score! Photo Courtesy of Keegan Hirst
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NO LAUGHING MATTER Television host and everyone's favorite funny lady Ellen DeGeneres delivered a moving acceptance speech at the Teen Choice Awards. The inspiring speech was all about self-acceptance and pride. Photo: Matt Styles/AP
3 KISS, KISS Actor Patrick Stewart laid a big fat wet one on late night host Conan O'Brien, after proclaiming how much he loved making out with men. Photo: TBS
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DOUBLE TAKE BACK Domenico Dolce, one-half of superstar design duo Dolce & Gabbana, took back his controversial comments against in vitro fertilization. He said: "I’ve realized that my words were inappropriate, and I apologize. They are just kids. I think everybody chooses for themselves." Photo: Reuters
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THE ULTIMATE GUY Fitness model and trans activist Aydian Dowling was photographed for what could be the cover of Men's Health. Dowling is one of five men in the running for the publication's "Ultimate Guy" competition. Photo: NewNowNext
5 EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Jussie Smollett, who plays the unabashedly gay son of a ruthless record exec in the hit FOX series Empire, is serving up all of the right moves in September's InStyle. Smollett is the publication's "Man of Style" and dons Tom Ford, Zegna and Dunhill in his sizzling spread. Photo: Joachim Mueller-Ruchholtz/InStyle
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APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION
HAS THE RISE OF THE HOOKUP APP SIGNALED THE END OF ROMANCE AS WE KNOW IT?
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he dawn of the digital age has signaled the rise of a great many things—none quite as visible as the app-assisted onset of instant love. Add WiFi and stir.
Thanks to the advent of modern technology (and an unending array of dating apps to choose from), any bozo with enough bandwidth can brand himself as a digital Don Juan equipped with photos to share and a limited number of characters worth of smooth talk to reassure any potential gentleman caller that he is, indeed, worth the time of day. It has been estimated that 80 percent of gay men meet their long-term partners while swiping, tapping, and sliding app screens in the hopes of finding Mr. Right, according to a study published in AIDS and Behavior. Aspirations for all vary, but tend to oscillate between wanting a relationship or a hookup. And nothing’s wrong with either. Or both. Online dating is easy, convenient, and fairly painless; however, with all of its benefits comes a handful of sobering drawbacks. The use of dating apps allows you to be anyone you’d like. We’d all like to think that
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people are being their authentic selves, but one date gone bad is proof positive that people aren’t always who they seem. Who hasn’t been tempted to exaggerate about how fit they are or what types of activities they enjoy? As such, an element of mistrust is already embedded in the skulls of all parties involved before even meeting. Moreover, many guys get their self-esteem wrapped up in how much attention they get through online dating channels. Increased attention can yield an inflated ego and little to no attention can yield the opposite. The latter is enough to knock the wind out of any hopeless romantic who has turned to dating apps to find “the one.” The upswell in online dating, as we know it today, is one of the many byproducts of the millennial generation. In its earliest incarnation, it was often seen as a desperate attempt to find love. Over the years, it has become the new normal. Sure, there are some adorable Match.com commercial-grade couples that found love online, but anyone who has experienced the vicious cycle that is online dating (Log on. Lust. Let down. Repeat.) knows that the struggle to get there is all too real. Has the popularity of online dating signaled the death of romance as we know it? No one can say for sure, but it has undoubtedly signaled a shift in how gay men meet and relate to one another—for better or worse.
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The 30-year-old native Texan and American Idol alum became a YouTube sensation with spirited flash mobs and blushworthy odes to Beyoncé. With a handful of viral videos under his belt, the openly gay singer/ songwriter and choreographer set his sights
onto something that would catapult him into social media stardom: Disney parodies. His cleverly crafted satires poke fun at all of the fictional characters we’ve grown up with. Most also happen to be arranged, produced and performed by Hall himself. Todrick is Hall's MTV series slated to premiere August 31. The docu-series will give fans of the social media titan a chance to see the blood, sweat and tears that go into creating his famed video productions. Something tells us it's going to be a cross between Mission: Impossible and Fame. We can't wait to see how this turns out.
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Rentboy.com Scholarship Fund, If you thought that all male escorts were idiots, think again! Adult film star Colby Keller announced the Rentboy.com Scholarship Fund to send male sex workers to school. From porn stars to go-go dancers, this $1500 scholarshhip will go to the student with the best essay or video describing how school fits into their future aspirations. Keller will select the winner.
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Heaven Help Us. Father John Riccardo, a Detroitbased Catholic priest, offered gay and lesbian folks tools to remain celibate at the Welcoming and Accompanying Our Brothers and Sisters with Same-Sex Attraction Conference. During his speech, Father Riccardo likened anal sex to sticking a breakfast pastry into an unsuspecting orifice. “If I just rip open a bagel," he said. "I take it and I cram it in my ear. What would you say? That doesn’t go there! It’ll ruin your ear canal!”
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SAY WHAT?
“Hand on my shoulder and down to my waist Flipping me over, put me in my place..." -Lyrics from Courtney Act's latest single "Body Parts"
“There is still so much to do. It’s not only even about legislation. It starts there by making it legally acceptable but socially there is so much prejudice and bias that is integrated into our culture and that’s going to be around for while.”
PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTNEY ACT, LOGOTV; JOSH HUTCHERSON, IMGUR/DEVIANTART; FRANKI GRANDE, CBS; MARGARET CHO, KEVIN LYNCH; IDRIS ELBA, REUTERS; ZACHARY QUINTO, REUTERS
MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL. WHO'S THE SHADIEST OF THEM ALL? CHECK OUT THE BEST QUOTES OF THE WEEK.
“Born to be a superstar, that’s exactly what you are. i love u" -Frankie Grande via Twitter to Madonna on her birthday
-Hunger Games star Josh Huthcerson in an E! Online interview in discussion of his organization Straight But Narrow
“Because LOVE is the thing. I want people to know that whoever you are - your love WINS and you should LOVE freely." -Margaret Cho via Twitter
“I’m not gonna go out there and pretend that I have a 12-foot d**k." -Idris Elba discussing rumors that he is wellendowed in his cover story for Maxim
“There was this thing that I was slut-shaming. Anybody who knows me knows that that is the last thing I would ever do. I just think that we can’t let our guard down." -Zachary Quinto In an interview with SiriusXM Radio explaining away comments he made against PrEP last year
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WHITE RUSSIAN
Pavel Petel is an international treasure. Equal parts sass, sex appeal and sexual ambiguity, the striking star has become a social media superstar without leaving his home country of Russia. Beyond the politics and propaganda, Petel is a tastemaker and a dreamer at heart. The international superstar opens up about what life is really like in Russia, coming out and coming to terms with becoming a newly-minted gay icon. BY DIEGO WYATT
When most people think of being openly gay in Russia, some pretty extreme images come to mind. What has life there been like as many countries around the world have started to embrace marriage equality and equal rights? In reality, nothing has changed in Russia. People were hiding their real lives from society before and people are hiding it now. I know many famous people who have success and money, but live as before. They are still hiding that they are gay. It is hard for me to talk about the life of gays in Russia and compare it to other countries of the world, because I have not lived anywhere else. Possibly in Europe or in America things are the same. And maybe it is even worse there.
like I am in danger. It doesn’t work that well for me though. Do you think anti-gay laws in Russia will ever change? Any law can be changed in one day. It all depends on propaganda. I am sure that in Russia everything will be ok some day. The issue is not the law, but the general political propaganda for tolerance—specifically as it relates to gays.
MY LIFE IS CONTINUALLY AT RISK BECAUSE I CHOOSE TO BE WHO I AM.
You’ve become a digital sensation with your bold plays on gender and sexual identity. What inspired you to start dressing up in such fabulous and outlandish looks? I am designer by education. I always am creating and inventing something. This is the way I was born. Back in the days, I played with dolls that I made by hand. Later I turned myself into an art object. All of my projects involve designing. I haven’t done anything special. I have just changed the world through my take on pop culture and the fashion industry.
What are some of the reactions you get in Russia? In Russia, the majority of people are very kind, educated and merry. And they love me. Wherever I go, people recognize me and ask to take pictures with me. But honestly, this all makes me a bit afraid. It is sad, but I don’t have protection or any rights and that’s why I live in fear for my life. I am trying to camouflage myself, because I feel
You have an international fan base, but you have yet to step foot outside of your home country. When can we expect you stateside? I am learning the English language and I am dreaming to visit the US, but I don’t have the money for it right now. I don’t fit in when it comes to official shows and I am forbidden on TV. I can barely make my living and survive as it is. To get a Visa to the US, you must have an official job and money in the bank. I have neither of these. I was refused a Visa to England and Estonia. I am often invited to different occasions but have no way of crossing the borders of these countries. This is very hard for me. Despite your travel limitations, you've managed to inspire a large audience of young people. What is your advice for youth who are struggling with their sexuality and afraid to come out? Honestly, I can’t give them advice. My life is continuously at risk because I choose to be who I am. My art is open and everybody sees that. People want to be happy and live in peace. I live on the front lines of a battlefield and there is a permanent struggle. Nobody would want to repeat it. Struggle bears evilness. Only love and mercy can overcome it.
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You’ve already broken the Internet with a number of your photos. You are also a well known DJ and performance artist. What do you want to accomplish next? I began my career with the Naked DJs project. It was an innovative club show. I then created Petelshow, a burlesque performance. It was the best club show in the world. The situation with the law in Russia ended the show. The public prosecutors wanted to initiate a criminal case against me and I had lots of threats. I closed that project and created comedy project called I’m Rich Bitch. This was the first humor project of its kind in the world. I created the series on Instagram and became very popular online as comic. I do have one more project. It is called Petel's Alphabet. It's a men’s lifestyle blog. Were your crowds mostly female? In Russia, girls like humor and fashion. Guys are too conservative. My makeup is much better than the Kardashians and girls understand it. My humor is fresh but kind. Tell us about your shop. My main aim and dream is to create a shop called PetelHouse. It
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is my hope that it will be a shop of celebration and joy. I haven’t seen or heard of anything like that. That’s why my shops must be around the world. I am looking for investors for my project and I’m sure that sooner or later, I will find the right people who will be interested in my unique concept. Do you ever worry about starting so many new projects in your country, as you are such a recognizable figure there? Everything is very difficult at the beginning. The audiences here are very conservative. When I appeared in high heels for the first time, people were negative. They had not seen anything like that before. Lady Gaga didn’t exist yet, and I created this image with a wig and makeup. Gay clubs stopped inviting me. Nobody had seen a drag queen with a beard. You always seem to be ahead of the curve. Who are some of your pop culture influences? It is unbelievably difficult to be ahead of the curve. Where will it lead me? I ask myself this question all of the time. It is not pop culture influencing me. I am influencing pop culture.
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PrEP School BY DIEGO WYATT
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PrEP does not lead to a mutated, drug-resistant form of HIV. Prior HIV infection is required for this to occur.
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There is no scientific evidence supporting the commonly-held notion that the use of PrEP leads people to engage in risky sexual behaviors.
PrEP may reduce your risk of contracting HIV, but it does not protect against other sexually transmitted infections.
There are side effects. These typically include, but are not limited to: fatigue, diziness, nausea and diarrhea.
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Call it what you want, but it doesn't look like preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is going anywhere anytime soon. We did some research to dispel some of the biggest myths about the 'miracle' drug that's got so many people up in arms. Class is in session.
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PHOTOS COCO ALARCON
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PHOTOS ADRIANNA CORTEZ
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Jump Start Thursdays At Village Pub
PHOTOS COCO ALARCON
MANDANCE At Ramrod Bar
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Legends 0f Vinyl At Hunters Nightclub
Woof Fridays At Hunters Nightclub
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PHOTOS COCO ALARCON
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ADULT FILM HOTTIE JESSIE COLTER IS USED TO MAKING GUYS DROOL. BLAME IT ON HIS PIERCING BLUE EYES, HIS ENVY-INDUCING BODY OR HIS SEXY TONE OF VOICE. HERE, THE HUNKY HEARTTHROB DOLES OUT A BIT OF NAUGHTY ADVICE TO KEEP YOUR BEDROOM GAME UP. IT'S TIME TO TAKE A LONG, HARD LOOK AT YOUR SEX LIFE. TURNED ON YET? BY DIEGO WYATT
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Edging toward is exactly what it sounds like. Nothing comes close to an explosive orgasm from a good edging session with your partner.
Used eectively, hot breath, light licks, gentle to aggressive bites as well as pinching and twisting can lead to very good things.
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If your partner does something you like, let him know. Give him a moan and let him know what gets you going.
Sometimes you or your partner may not be in the mood to go all the way. Have no fear. That's what oral exploration is for.
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It's good to stick with what you know, but don't be scared to give something you wouldn't normally do a chance. You may be pleasantly surprised.
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WILTON DRIVE Fort Lauderdale-based alt rock quartet Wilton Drive has managed to craft a carefully constructed sonic ďŹ ngerprint that is unique to them. With a sound boasting dexterous key work, exhilarating string contributions from a violin, a guitar and a ukulele, along with rip-roaring drums, this band will rock you. Literally. WORDS BY DIEGO WYATT PHOTO BY DENNIS DEAN
FROM LEFT: A GIRL NAMED CHUCK, ELISA SEDA, PAUL BELLANTONI AND ES OH
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aul Bellantoni (vocals and piano), A Girl Named Chuck (vocals, guitar and ukulele), Es Oh (vocals and violin) and Elisa Seda (drums) are Wilton Drive. The Fort Lauderdalebased indie quartet started from a failed band called Not for Nothing and has managed to amass an impressive following over the past seven years. “The foundation of the band is that we all have strong points of view,” says Bellantoni. “We separated and came back to the table and said, ‘How do we make this work?’ Things just started vibing and then it was game time.” The band ditched their former moniker and went for something that hit closer to home: Wilton Drive, a nod to the local Wilton Manors community. Anyone who has seen the band perform live or interacted with them personally can attest to an undeniable synergy. This harmony is made even more special by the fact that each individual member of the band comes to the table with unique sonic influences. “Our backgrounds are so different that it makes it work,” says Bellantoni. “Es Oh’s got a Florence + the Machine, Norah Jones, Fiona Apple kind of thing sprinkled with some PJ Harvey. Chuck has such a classic influence leaning to where the roots of alternative rock came from in her hooks, writing, rhythm, and timbre of her voice. I’ve got the spooky, bluesy piano thing. And then Elisa does everything.” While their varying points of view make for an eclectic sound, they also make for passionate creative exchanges among band members that could sound a lot like organized chaos to an unsuspecting outsider. The band assures it’s merely the creative process running its course coupled with a family-like bond. “I think a lot of it is that we’ve been friends for so long and as much as we enjoy
playing music together, our friendship has always been the most important thing,” explains Chuck. “When there’s a little bit of chaos, we have to remember that and approach things a little differently.” The music business is rifled with stories of bands that break up before breaking through. Indeed, the shelf life of an indie rock outfit today is as evanescent as the career as a reality television star. Somehow, the quartet has managed to make it work. And last. “I love music,” says Chuck. “I’ve been doing this for a really long time and I’ve worked with so many different musicians over the years and I can honestly say that I have the most fun when I’m with these guys as Wilton Drive.” Fun isn’t only had by the band. Over the years, Wilton Drive has developed a devoted following that flocks to each of their unforgettable shows. While a large number of their fans are from Wilton Manors, their music transcends sexual orientation, race, ideology and location. “We don’t only play in Wilton Manors and places of the like,” says Es Oh. “We can’t discount the fact that our fan base came from here, so we love the audience and what they bring. People who identify with our music are from all walks of life.” The band hopes to reach even more diverse audiences with upcoming shows and the release of a five-song EP soon. Despite big plans for the near future, Wilton Drive refuses to forget their roots. “As much as you get frustrated with the town, you can’t not feel at home when you’re there,” laughs Bellantoni. “We’re kind of rusted in at this point.” Wilton Drive is slated to perform at Blend The Femme hosted by DJ Zehno at TSL (The Social Lubricant) Lounge in Miami, on Saturday, August 29 at 10:30pm.
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After three months of establishing their nonprofit, ComingOutCuba (COC) founders Lior Halabi and Osmany Caballero will be presenting the foundation to the public at their first event. The ComingOutCuba Kick-off Party (C.O.C.K), held on August 29 at 7:30 pm at Wynwood lounge R House, is free to the public and will feature a silent auction and showcase multiple performances that include a drag show by Athena Dion, dance performance and live art show. Before crashing the party, take a look at eight things you need to know about the organization. WORDS BY JAMEER BAPTISTE PHOTOS BY REID HARRISON PHOTOGRAPHY
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AMBASSADORS: EL NENE JIMENEZ, DANIELLE GUIDI, JENNY LEAL, ATHENA DION, LUIS ANGEL PEREZ, MAX SELENE
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1. INSPIRATION COC was inspired by a vision to reveal the pre-revolutionary gay Cuban culture while helping to create a new one.
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Their mission is to organize, activate and engage a united Cuban-American LGBT community and mobilize human and financial resources to care for those in need in the US, Cuba and around the world.
COC is not only a collective of advocates for the betterment of Cubans. It is also made up of individuals committed to the advancement of all imigrants visiting or living in South Florida.
4. VISION COC will provide a platform for multicultutral artists to exhibit and perform throughout the world and will act as an agency for talented gay and Cuban artists.
5. FUTURE COC will host Cuban and gay art exhibits at the biggest art events in the world. The first will take place during Art Basel Miami.
6. ASPIRATIONS COC will launch a coffee shop, C.O.C. Café, which will provide LGBT immigrants access to employment resources and job placement.
8. TEAMWORK 7. CULTURE C.O.C. Café will be a welcoming place where all can visit and purchase coffee while enjoying routine enactments representative of Cuban culture.
COC's team includes worldwide ambassadors and public figures from the LGBT community, all of whom believe in COC's mission and will show their support through creative campaigns.
PRODUCTION: COMINGOUTCUBA AGENCY; PHOTOS : REID HARRISON PHOTOGRAPHY; MAKEUP ARTIST: DANIELA BAYO; HAIR STYLIST: LIOR LEVY; MODELS: LUIS ANGEL, DANIEL, AVIHAI AND EL NENE FOR COMINGOUTCUBA AGENCY; ANDREW FOR THE CODE COLLECTION; SWIMWEAR: CREATIVE MALE; CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES: C. MADELEINE’S VINTAGE CLOTHES
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UNBELIEVABLY EXOTIC RESORTS* *TO ADD TO YOUR BUCKET LIST Tired of the same old monotonous vacation destinations? Break free from the usual. If you've grown weary of chain hotels that offer little in the way of excitement outside of those disappointing continental breakfasts you pine after, you've come to the right place. We've rounded up five unbelievably exotic resorts you should be adding to your bucket list. Now. Safe travels. BY JAMEER BAPTISTE
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1. KAKSLAUTTANEN ARCTIC RESORT. First on the list is the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort (270057 Kakslauttanen, FI-99830 Saariselka, Finland; 358-16-667100) located in Finland. This remarkable vacation destination shines bright as you enjoy accommodations found nowhere else in the world. Between the middle of August though the end of April, guests can witness the Northern Lights in Lapland from private glass-topped igloo accommodations. Each of these nights, the sky is illuminated with beautiful streams of effervescent colors. Guests who are thrillseekers and desire to be one with nature while taking in the splendor of the Northern Lights can ride a reindeer, a horse-drawn sleigh or a snowmobile under the striking sky. 2. OUT ‘N’ ABOUT. Have you ever had the childhood desire to live and play in a tree house? At Out ‘n’ About (300 Page Creek
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Road Cave Junction, Oregon 97523; 541-5922208) you can live out that fantasy in their Treehouse Treesort. Located in Southern Oregon, Out ‘n’ About is a sprawling village of tree houses. Accommodations range from quaint and intimate dwellings to a cluster of tree houses intended for families. In the Swiss Family Complex, groups of tree houses are accessible to one another via swinging bridges. If you want accommodations closer to the ground, they have that too. Out ‘n’ About is a wilderness experience like no other. 3. LIKULIKU LAGOON. There is nothing more captivating than the crystal clear waters of the ocean. Why not stay in a comfy tiki hut suspended above the ocean floor? In Fiji, you can do just that at the Likuliku Lagoon (Fiji; 679 666 3344). The resort is Fiji’s first and only over-water bure. Each one of the ten huts is made with materials native to
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Fiji and each is equipped with the modern amenities like A/C, WiFi and flat screen televisions. You probably won't be spending much time in your room, as the inviting lagoon is just footsteps away. 4. ASHFORD CASTLE. Experience a taste of royalty in Ireland at the historic Ashford Castle (Cong County Mayo Ireland F31 CA48; 00353949546003). Built in 1228 by the Anglo-Norman de Burgos family and now part of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection, the Ashford Castle is a five-star luxury hotel that still evokes the opulence of the past with authentic dÊcor and furniture. Everything about the castle screams pure elegance. The 350-acre estate isn’t just gorgeous, it also has a wealth of activities to keep you entertained. From horseback
riding and kayaking to clay shooting and archery, there is something for everybody. 5. CONRAD MALDIVES RANGALI ISLAND. Submerge yourself under the deep blue sea at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island (Rangali Island Rangali 20077 Maldives; 960 668-0629). The resort is unique in more ways than one, namely because it is located on a private island in the Indian Ocean. Live out your Gilligan's Island fantasy in style. The resort is known for its underwater boudoir, which is actually a 12-seat dining area that can be converted into a private bedroom for two. The room is encapsulated by glass walls at a depth of 16 feet, allowing you to get up close and personal with aquatic life without getting wet.
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aintball is an extreme sport that will have you running in excitement to mark your opponents with pellets of paint before they mark you.
The paintball is the brainchild of Charles Nelson of the Nelson Paint Company. Originally created as a method to mark trees from a distance in the mid-60s, modern paintballs consist of water-soluble dye coated in a gelatin shell. The object of the game is quite simple. All you need to do is retrieve your competitors’ flag from their home base. Sounds easy enough, right? Well, herein lies the difficulty.
fighting for your life. They even include huts on the field to give it a realistic flair, not to mention, their five-bedroom house for close range combat. Also, smoke machines and grenades are thrown into the mix for day and nighttime game scenarios. ER Park is a one-stop shop for everything paintball. You can rent your gear and equipment on-site. Moreover, rental equipment and park entry isn’t relegated to any specified time frame. As such, guests can enjoy the chase for an unlimited amount of time.
Take advantage of their rental package, which includes entrance, all day rental equipment, and To achieve success (and 500 rounds of paintballs, for bragging rights), you must only $45. You can even mix shoot your way through and match the rounds, rental Extreme Rage Paintball your opponents’ territory equipment and entry to Park to retrieve their flag. And in your specific liking—each at 6401 Sheridan Street most cases, if you get shot separate pricing. Hollywood, FL 33024 in the process, you’re out for 954-630-3000 www.erpark.com the count. ER Park also has X-ball and National Professional Paintball At Extreme Rage Paintball Park League (NPPL) fields for competitive (ER Park), the thrill of the game is intensified players and beginners. with a full-fledged outdoor field replete with hills, tunnels, sniper towers and machine gun Strap on your protective gear and get ready bunkers. It’s like you’re in an actual war zone for battle!
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THE WEEK Welcome back to The Week. We’ve missed you. Luckily, thanks to us, you won’t have to miss out on any of the hottest tickets in town this week. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. We’ve done all of the work for you. Aren't you the lucky one!
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When not lending her Latina perspective as a guest co-host on The View, Cristela Alonzo wrote, produced, and starred in her own ABC sitcom, Cristela. Despite the show’s cancellation, Alonzo continues her career exactly where she started: as a stand-up comedienne. Her comedic style includes a noteworthy raucous laugh. 8:00 p.m. Palm Beach Improv. 550 S. Rosemary Ave. West Palm Beach. 33401.
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LITA FORD/SLAUGHTER
POMPANO BEACH AMPHITHEATER 6PM Lita Ford’s storied rock career began in the 1980s when she was the lead guitarist for The Runaways. A solo career included the hit singles “Fire in My Heart” and “Gotta Let Go.” Also appearing are glam metal bands LA Guns and Kix along with Slaughter. 6:00 p.m. Pompano Beach Amphitheater. 1806 NE Sixth St. Pompano Beach. 33060.
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FORT LAUDERDALE IMPROV 8PM Bert Kreischer is known as the greatest partier of this generation. In his sixth year of college in 1997, he was named “the top partier” at Florida State University, the “top party school.” This distinction led Kreischer to immediate fame: he even became the basis for the popular film National Lampoon’s Van Wilder. 8:00 p.m. Fort Lauderdale Improv. 5700 Seminole Way. Hollywood. 33314.
PHOTOS: LITA FORD, MARC NADER; CRISTELA ALONZO, THE HALF HOUR; WWE SMACKDOWN!, FANPOP; MÖTLEY CRÜE, FAB FERNANDEZ. CRISTELA ALONZO, FAME IMAGES; LITA FORD, WIKIMEDIA; BERT KREISCHER, THE REALITY SHACK
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Led Zeppelin was one of the biggest bands of the 1970s, creating such smash songs as “Stairway to Heaven” and “Kashmir.” The Pure Zeppelin Experience was created to accurately portray the legendary rockers. This imitation includes spot-on vocals and instrumentation combined with the group’s legendary stage persona. Show proceeds benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Florida. 8:00 p.m. Parker Playhouse. 707 NE Eighth St. Fort Lauderdale. 33304.
SUMMER DAZE CONCERT SERIES PROPAGANDA 6PM
MON 8/29
Last year’s Summer Daze Concert Series was such a spectacular success that Propaganda has brought the indooroutdoor music fest back. This year’s festival includes 13 bands on three different stages. Reggae-influenced, San Diego rockers Tribal Seeds headline the main, street stage, along with Roots Shakedown and Arise Roots, 6:00 p.m. Propaganda. 6 S. J St. Lake Worth. 33460.
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ARTS GARAGE 7:30PM Aggression, watermelons, comic timing, and more will be on display when Gallagher brings his mallet and his wit to the Arts Garage. Gallagher was raised in South Tampa and received his bachelor’s degree at University of South Florida. If you're venturing to see the almost seventy-year-old comedian, bring a raincoat to shield yourself from flying food. 7:30 p.m. Arts Garage. 180 NE First St. Delray Beach. 33444.
PHOTOS: PURE ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE, YOUTUBE; TRIBAL SEEDS; COURTESY OF TRIBAL SEEDS; GALLAGHER, NBC CONNECTICUT
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Dana Castellano was a passionate supporter of South Florida for over ten years in both Broward and Palm Beach counties, acting on the board of directors for the Women’s Theater Project and often dedicating her time to theatrical projects. After her passing last year, the South Florida Theatre League decided to raise funds for the Humane Society in her name with this reading of plays. 8:00 p.m. The Vanguard. 1501 S. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale. 33316.
WED 8/31 WWE SMACKDOWN!
AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA 7PM
THU 9/1
One week after Summer Slam, wrestling superstars collide in the return of WWE Smackdown to Miami. Wrestlers expected to perform include Roman Reigns, Bray Wyatt, Dean Ambrose, Randy Orton, The Big Show, “Mr. Moneyin-the-Bank” Sheamus, Dolph Ziggler, The Miz and Stardust. 7:00 p.m. American Airlines Arena. 601 Biscayne Blvd. Miami. 33132.
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AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA 7PM
FRI 9/2
Mötley Crüe’s career in the 1980s and 1990s included numerous hits, brushes with the law, prison-sentences and drug addictions. Their ninth and final album, Saints of Los Angeles, was released in 2008 and was certified gold in 2012. This is their final tour together. 7:00 p.m. American Airlines Arena. 601 Biscayne Blvd. Miami. 33132. PHOTOS: THE DANA PLAYS, BACHI FROST; WWE SMACKDOWN!, YOUTUBE; MÖTLEY CRÜE, FAB FERNANDEZ
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hat if I told you that there is a way to eat so that you can build muscle, burn fat and maintain the energy of a tiger all at the same time? There are no magic foods or sure fire supplements that can guarantee any of these results, but there is a strategy, a set of principles that can change your body, your health and your life! Whether you are a competitive athlete or a person trying to stay fit in spite of a stressful schedule, there are five basic rules of performance nutrition that you should know. These are brought to you by The International Sport Sciences Association. Keeping these pointers in mind, just about anyone can increase energy, stay healthy and build a gorgeous body! FIVE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER First, always eat at least five times a day. Forget the idea of three square meals with supper being the biggest meal. Instead, eat smaller meals or snacks more frequently throughout the day. This method keeps blood sugar and insulin levels controlled and your energy level will remain steady as the day wears on. Frequent, smaller meals allow the body to utilize protein. This is important for those involved in the muscle building of anaerobic weight training. And finally, fat is not stored by a body that is fed steadily and carefully throughout the day. DO THE MATH Second, in planning each meal, try to figure a calorie ratio of approximately one part fat, two parts protein, and three parts carbohydrate (complex low glycemic index carbs such as whole grains, nuts, fruits and vegetables). Remember, your body needs carbohydrates for energy. Proteins are required to build and maintain lean muscle tissue. Fats are needed for healthy skin, hair, nerve tissue and the production of important hormones like testosterone. PREPARATION IS KEY Third, when planning meals ask the
question, “What am I going to be doing the next three hours of my life?” The above 3-21 ratio of carbs, protein and fat may need to be adjusted. For example, preparing for a workout or a tennis match would require more carbohydrates than taking a nap. Carbohydrates fuel the body, but too many before bed end up being stored as fat. Try to cut out all saturated and trans fats from your diet. The good fats (omega 3 fatty acids) will come to you from keeping whole grains and lean chicken and fish in you daily diet. IT'S ALL ABOUT BALANCE Fourth, remember that excess fat cannot be lost efficiently unless a negative calorie balanced diet is maintained over a period of time. This means taking in fewer calories than are needed to stay at the same weight. Yet, lean muscle tissue can only be built on a positive calorie balanced diet. This is why both nutrition and exercise go hand in hand. As a rule of thumb, when trying to lose weight, keep your caloric intake below your BMR (basal metabolic rate) on sedentary days. On active workout days, up your calories to match your increased exercise level. SUPPLEMENTS ARE ESSENTIAL Fifth, it is almost impossible to get all of the nutrients the body needs to remain healthy and active from foods alone, especially if you are training or on a diet. Supplementation can help supply the body with the additional nutrients it requires. A multivitamin is a good place to start. Always consult a physician regarding proper vitamins and supplementation.
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THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL. The tripleDVD set The Midnight Special (TimeLife/ StarVista), taken from Burt Sugarman’s late-night `70s music series, may have three fewer discs than its six-disc predecessor, as well as half the number of performances (nearly 50, instead of nearly 100), but it actually turns out to have even more queer appeal. The newly (officially) out Barry Manilow performs “Mandy” and “It’s A Miracle” in brightly colored glittery tops. The disco craze of the era is well represented by classics such as “If I Can’t Have You” by Yvonne Elliman, “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor and “Love To Love You Baby” by Donna Summer and a novelty such as Rick Dees’ “Disco
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Duck.” Iconic divas Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, Aretha Franklin (whose revealing crocheted get-up must be seen to be believed) and Heart’s Ann and Nancy Wilson all sound great and teen mag faves such as Bay City Rollers may give the vapors to viewers of a certain age. A comedy disc features the late comedian and longtime friend of the gay community Joan Rivers, as well as cross-dressing comic Flip Wilson, Billy Crystal (who would go on to play a gay character on Soap) and groundbreaking comics such as Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Robert Klein, Freddie Prinze, Steve Martin, Red Foxx, David Steinberg and Andy Kaufman, among others.
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these characters means we are stuck with Johnson’s goofy facial expressions and the stiff (and not in a good way) Dornan. If posing was acting, then Dornan is Olivier. However, Fifty Shades of Grey deserves respect for condom usage. If ever a movie should come with a Gardisil patch, it’s this HPV cesspool.
Grey surprises Ana at the hardware store where she works. His purchase of cable ties, masking tape and rope makes him a “complete serial killer” in Ana’s eyes, mildly arousing her interest. After they meet for coffee, Grey, who “doesn’t do romance or girlfriends,” advises Ana to steer clear of him. The trouble is that he’s become obsessed with her; sending her expensive gifts. Needless to say, a relationship develops; one that involves paperwork (nondisclosure agreements and such) and a playroom full of restraints, whips and other “toys,” as well as Grey’s post-coital piano playing (it’s a shame he doesn’t play the “organ”). Ana, the 16th in a series of Grey’s submissives, spends most of her time hemming and hawing about taking part in the scenario. Admitting to being “50 shades of f*cked-up,” Grey eventually reveals two key points. He’s the son of a crack whore (no joke!) and that as a teen he became the sub to the dom friend of his adopted mother. Being the first in a series of films with
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FIFTY SHADES OF GREY. If you insist on seeing Fifty Shades of Grey (Universal/ Focus), be warned. It’s a ghastly, tasteless waste of time and a poor excuse for titillation; more clunky than kinky. When frumpy, klutzy, virginal college student Ana (Dakota Johnson) does sick roommate Kate (Eloise Mumford) the favor of interviewing 27-year-old bossy billionaire Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) for the school paper, she embarks on a life-changing journey.
In addition to being boring and unerotic, what’s most disappointing and disheartening about Fifty Shades of Grey is that not only was it (badly) directed by a woman, Sam Taylor-Wood, but that the unintentionally funny screenplay adaptation was also written by a woman, Kelly Marcel. Feminists must be disappointed that sisterhood isn’t as powerful as it used to be. The (spanked) bottom line of Fifty Shades of Grey is that sometimes a pencil is just a pencil. Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD bonus features include both the unrated and theatrical versions, the alternate ending, a Fifty Shades Darker “tease,” and a number of featurettes.
Two popular series with prominent queer characters and queer actors, Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black and Showtime’s Nurse Jackie, are now in their third and seventh (and final) season, respectively. If you want to keep up, get caught up or just have keepsakes of the acclaimed shows, Orange Is the New Black: Season Two (Lionsgate) and Nurse Jackie: Season Six (Lionsgate) are both available on DVD/Blu-ray/Digital HD for your personal collection.
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