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August 20, 2014 #248

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The Premiere of the Premiers!

ARTIST HOSTS FILM PREMIER

Chris Lopez welcomes guests at the premier of the short ﬁlm “Water”

COLLARED… BUT IN A GOOD WAY

Flavio Nisti and Kitty Meow host the Miss Florida F.I. Pageant with appropriate style at Miami’s Deauville Beach Resort

SHOPPING AROUND?

Photographer Dennis Dean (right) and friend Tony Cabreja attend the Gay Nuptials Showcase

IF LOOKS COULD KILL...

Tasha Long is just perfecting her attitude pose at the Miss Florida F.I. Pageant

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IT’S BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER…

… at Tiffany’s when drag star Tiffany Arieagus brings her vivacious personality to the Pageant

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BARTENDERS’ SPECIAL

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Wilton Manors bartender Vicky chats with Miss Kitty at the Miss Florida F.I. Pageant

TWAT DID YOU SAY

Twat LaRouge performs at the Village Pub in Wilton Manors

Mr. Carolina Continental attends the Miss Florida F.I. Pageant in Miami

VILLAGE PALS

Paulo and John enjoy the monthly Guy Magazine mixer at the Village Pub

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THE ICING ON THE (BEEF?) CAKE!

Peter & John of Stork’s Catering give out tasty samples at the Gay Nuptials Wedding Showcase

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BAR MAP 40

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9) INFINITY LOUNGE 2184 WIlton Drive Wilton Manors

10) JMARK’S 1245 N Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale

11) JOHNNY’S 1116 W Broward Blvd Fort Lauderdale

12) LE PATIO 2401 NE 11th Ave Wilton Manors

5) CUBBY HOLE 823 N Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale

6) DAPUR 1620 N Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale

7) GREGARIOUS 2033 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors

8) HUNTERS NIGHTCLUIB 2232 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors

1) ALIBI 2266 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors

2) BILL’S FILLING STATION 2209 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors

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3) BOARDWALK 1721 N Andrews Ave Fort Lauderdale

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18) NEW YORK GRILLED CHEESE 2207 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors 19) RAMROD 1508 NE 4th Ave Fort Lauderdale 20) ROSIE’S BAR & GRILL 2449 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors

15) MONA’S 502 E Sunrise Blvd Fort Lauderdale 16) MONKEY BUSINESS 2740 N Andrews Ave Fort Lauderdale

17) NAKED GRAPE 2163 Wilton Drive Wilton manors

14) THE MANOR 2345 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors

13) LIPS 1421 E Oakland Park Blvd Oakland Park

27) THE STABLE 205 E Oakland Park Blvd Fort Lauderdale 28) 13 I EVEN 2037 Wilton Dr Wilton Manors 29) TROPICS 2000 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors 30) VILLAGE PUB 2283 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors

22) SCANDALS SALOON 3073 NE 6th Ave Wilton Manors 23) SCARFONE’S 2150 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors 24) SIDELINES 2031 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors 25) SMARTY PANTS 2400 E Oakland Park Blvd Fort Lauderdale

21) RUMORS BAR & GRILL 26) THE DRIVE 2390 Wilton Dr 2426 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors Wilton Manors

BUSINESS PROFILE

From Alibi to Bill’s Filling Station

Jackson Padgett and Mark Negrete

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Visit Alibi on a Thursday night, and you will no doubt see them sitting at the main bar surrounded by a gaggle of admirers, ordering shots for their customers. Friday and Saturday, move across the street to their other place--Bill’s Filing Station, the one-time Chardee’s Club that they bought out years ago. But who are these pillars of the Drive— Jackson Padgett and Mark Negrete? They are complementary opposites, that’s who. Negrete is a Yankee, having grown up in Chicago. Padgett is a good ol’ southern boy born in South Carolina. Negrete went

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into the bar business right out of college; working at Gentry in Chicago and HG Roosters in Palm Beach FL before moving to Los Angeles and managing Micky’s Nightclub and The Apache. Padgett had a successful consulting career working in Atlanta and Tokyo before he gave it all up to be with his first husband on his farm in Tennessee and help raise his kids. Negrete remembers how the couple met, “I wondered ‘Who was this hot guy who seemed to have rushed into this town like a tornado?’ We would run into each other theguymag

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whenever we went out. After about eight months, while at Boom, we both seemed to have the courage to talk.” For his part, Padgett says he wasn’t planning on a relationship, “My first husband died in 2004. I never thought I’d marry anyone again and then I met Mark a year later and here I am.” Padgett is the numbers guy, while Negrete is the creative one. As Padgett says, “We separate our skills. He takes care of all the special and charity events. I take care of the numbers and pay attention to the money. I try to make sure we do things well enough to be successful and he tells me where he wants the profits to go.” One of the things on which they both agree is a commitment to give back to the community. Negrete sums up his philosophy, “Living through the ‘80s and losing friends to AIDS and having the government act as if you didn’t exist at the time made me realize that we had a responsibility to take care of each other.” Padgett expands on their shared philosophy, “We give back; we have to. It’s our responsibility.” Later in our conversation, after a little prodding for specifics, he added, “We give almost $300,000 a year to charitable organizations such as Broward House, Care Resource, Kids in Distress, and others. People depend on us to be leaders of the community. If we don’t do something, no one else will. Our feeling is that if we treat the community well and take care of them, they will take care of us.” Neither one thought about being community leaders when they bought their first bar. As Padgett put it, “I built seven of the finest resorts in the world in my 25 years in the hotel industry. I’m very good about putting together strong teams and decided that I wanted to get into business for myself instead of making money for other people.” Negrete adds, “Jackson and I thought about buying a bar since our management schedules left us little time to be together.” Being partners in both business and life can be incredibly challenging, and both Negrete and Padgett admit that there have been some bumpy patches while navigating that road. “It’s been difficult. We certainly had our trials and tribulations, but we learned that we have the utmost respect share with us on guymag.net

for one another--not only as life partners, but as partners,” says Padgett. “Mark is an incredibly wonderful and talented man and I have the utmost admiration for him. It took me a while to get to that point, because honestly, I was used to being the center of attention. I think what happens with Mark is that he tends to end up in the shadows. I’m a big guy who commands a presence and unfortunately Mark doesn’t get the recognition he deserves.” “I’m somewhat of a shy person but my training in theater has helped me to step out of my comfort zone to deal with the many situations that come up,” admits Negrete. Both emphasize the importance of finding a balance in their lives. “The hardest thing (is) taking the time to wind down and separate yourselves from the craziness. It’s important to leave the work at the office and not talk about it at dinner,” explains Negrete. “I’m always 2-3 months ahead of myself in setting up events and performers, so sometimes I lose living in the moment because I’m setting up for Halloween or Christmas or Gay Pride.” “Sometimes I miss our corporate life when we would come home and just talk about our jobs, our day, the people we worked with. It’s sometimes very difficult for me,” Padgett reveals. When asked to what they attribute their incredible success in such an unpredictable economy, their responses mirror their focus on the business. Negrete focuses on the more public aspects of the business, “Our secret is our staff and entertainment! The best I’ve have ever worked with. We have had Lady Gaga to RuPaul to Leslie Jordan. We also feature the best local talents--Jennifer McClain, Florida’s own Dame Edna, Lenora Jaye and Nikki Adams! We are always looking to bring fun events and new entertainment to the Drive.” Padgett agrees with Negrete’s summation, while adding their great team of loyal, dedicated employees. Both agree, however, that all of the craziness and stress is worth it. Says Negrete: “The most rewarding part of running the bar is being so involved in our community and getting those emails about what a great time a visitor had at our establishments, and how they can’t wait to come back to see us again.” theguymag

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THE WEEK The Pure Zeppelin Experience (Courstesy of zep2.com)

Mermaids, Zeppelins and Pussycats BY

PATRICK ROBERTS

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The Philadelphia Story o “The Philadelphia Story,” playing at the Arts Garage Radio Theatre, is a radio play based on the classic film. Arts Garage Radio Theatre uses scripts adapted from classic movies during the heyday of radio. They’re performed live, with performers utilizing specially designed sound effect devices, providing a nostalgic journey to the past with a modern twist. “The Philadelphia Story” tells the tale of a socialite whose wedding plans are complicated by the simultaneous arrival of her ex-husband and a tabloid magazine journalist. If unable to attend, each play is recorded and posted at www.artsradionetwork.com. 7:30 p.m. Arts Garage. 180 NE First St. Delray Beach. 33444.

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Mobile DeathCamp o Not to be confused with Jack Kevorkian’s traveling van, Mobile DeathCamp is actually a heavy metal band created by former GWAR member, Todd Evans. Evans played Beefcake the Mighty share with us on guymag.net

for seven years before deciding to retire the metal costumes in order to focus on Mobile DeathCamp. Their music is a combination of old-school speed metal, accompanied by distortion and indecipherable growls. Based out of Toledo, Ohio, the band comprises of Evans, Boe Skadeland, and Chad Smith. They have been receiving more attention lately through music festivals and relentless touring. 7:00 p.m. Revolution Live. 100 SW Third Ave. Fort Lauderdale. 33312.

Mermaid Show at Wreck Bar o Truly a South Florida original event, the Mermaid Show at Wreck Bar consists of a series of mermaids swimming by the bar’s many ship windows to wave, blow kisses, and enchant awestruck guests. Dinner is available along with a vast selection of drinks from the bar. The short though magical show is one of the more unique “finds” of Fort Lauderdale and continuously charms every Friday and Saturday night. 5:30 p.m. The Wreck Bar. 1140 Seabreeze Blvd. Fort Lauderdale. 33316.

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The Pure Zeppelin Experience o Led Zeppelin was certainly one of the biggest bands of the 1970’s, creating such smash songs as “Stairway to Heaven” and “Kashmir.” The Pure theguymag

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THE WEEK Zeppelin Experience was created to accurately and mesmerizingly portray Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones. This imitation includes spot-on vocals, guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards combined with the group’s legendary stage persona. For those not alive in the 1970’s or who unfortunately missed some of Zeppelin’s electric live shows, the Pure Zeppelin Experience is a perfect simulacrum with proceeds benefiting the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Florida. 8:00 p.m. Parker Playhouse. 707 NE Eighth St. Fort Lauderdale. 33304.

gayborhoods of the United States have supported countless numbers of addicts struggling with alcoholism. “Pass It On” is a play that details the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous. Set in the late ‘40s, the two-man show details the conflicts and triumphs that Bill W. and Dr. Bob encountered while creating the most famous 12-step program of all time. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence puts on the production that stars Broadway actors Gary Kimble and Will Stutts. 2:00 p.m. Crest Theatre. 51 N. Swinton Ave. Delray Beach. 33444.

What’s New, Pussycat?

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o This musical revue features the great music of the 1960s. Originally envisioned as just a revue of Burt Bacharach songs, creators Michael Leeds and choreographer Kevin Black couldn’t help but be entranced by other songs of the era. Thus, “What’s New, Pussycat? The Soundtrack of an Era” was born, featuring the music of Petula Clark, Dusty Springfield, Ray Charles, Simon & Garfunkel, The Mamas & the Papas, the Beach Boys, the Four Seasons, and many more. 8:00 p.m. Broward Stage Door Theatre. 8036 W. Sample Road. Coral Springs. 33065.

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Tori Amos o Tori Amos came to prominence in the mid1990s with her lyrically provocative, sensitively written music. Songs questioning God’s motives or an acapella description of rape made Tori Amos one of the voices of angsty generation X. Classic albums like “Under the Pink,” “Little Earthquakes,” and “Boys for Pele” established her as a commercial and critical success. She is also a classically trained pianist with a mezzo-soprano vocal range. Tonight her piano playing and vocal chops will be on full display in Miami Beach. 8:00 p.m. The Fillmore Miami Beach. 1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach. 33139.

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Pass It On o The gay community suffers from addiction issues, such as alcoholism, at a surprisingly higher rate than the heterosexual community. The many LGBT Alcoholics Anonymous programs throughout share with us on guymag.net

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Summer Dinner for Two Special at Sublime o Sublime has maintained its stature as the greatest vegan restaurant in South Florida for many years. Nestled on US-1 between a series of mini-malls, Sublime’s elegant atmosphere and delicious, animal-cruelty free food has flourished among both the vegetarian/vegan community and its allies. This summer Sublime is offering an off-season special from Tuesday through Thursday. A forty-dollar four-course meal for two includes a soup, salad, entrée, and dessert. The best part: guests can enjoy the food knowing that 100% of the profits benefit organizations that promote animal welfare and a vegan lifestyle. 5:30 p.m. Sublime. 1431 North Federal Highway. Fort Lauderdale. 33304.

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The Mix o Asian tapas lounge Dapur hosts this month’s premiere LGBTQ networking event, The Mix. Each month, Guy Magazine and the Wilton Manors Development Alliance present two hours of cocktails and hors d‘oeuvres for Wilton Manors’ business professionals. Rub shoulders with lawyers, advertising agents, writers from this magazine, and many other successful professionals from our glittering community. The Mix allows for new business opportunities and chances to grow start-ups. This week’s Mix also offers a chance to win a $500 advertising certificate with Guy Magazine and The Agenda. Come enjoy a few drinks and strong connections. 6:30 p.m. Dapur. 1620 N. Federal Highway. Fort Lauderdale. 33305.

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SCREEN SAVOR

Give and Take by

GreGG Shapiro

The film version of “The Giver” (TWC), based on the cherished dystopian Y/A novel by Lois Lowry that predates “The Hunger Games” and “Divergent” by nearly 20 years, does a first-rate job of including Oscar-winning actors, such as Meryl Streep and Jeff Bridges, alongside promising younger talent to bring this tale of memory and manipulation to the big screen. A pet project of Bridges’, who plays the titular character, a role he originally wanted for his late father Lloyd, “The Giver” has plenty to offer. Following The Ruin of the future, communities were constructed in which people minded the border, obeyed the curfew, followed every rule and did the job they were assigned. All of this and more was done in an effort to eliminate the conflicts, wars and annihilation of the past. In a (literally) black & white world where being different was frowned upon, Jonas (Brenton Thwaites) saw things differently. It was something he couldn’t share with his mother (Katie Holmes in all her “Stepford” glory), father (Alexander Skarsgård), sister Lilly (Emma Tremblay) or best friends Asher (Cameron Monaghan) and Fiona (Odeya Rush). Jonas isn’t the only one aware of his difference and at the Ceremony of Advancement, held for teens his age to get their work assignments, Jonas is singled out by the ominous Chief Elder (Streep), and her equally menacing hair, to be The Receiver to Bridges’ Giver, and have all the past wisdom and memories of the world and society transmitted to him. It’s both an awesome responsibility and a luxury, as all restrictions are lifted from Jonas, as he witnesses scenes involving love (they couldn’t include a single same-gender couple?), war, religion, nature, man’s inhumanity to man, and so on. However, Jonas and the Giver must proceed cautiously considering the terrible fate met by Rosemary (Taylor Swift), the previous Receiver. As the past is revealed to Jonas, and begins to color his world, so to speak, he finds himself in an unexpected position of power. It’s a given, if you will, that “Hunger Games” and “Divergent” fans will receive “The Giver” with open arms. Also, having a hot guy such

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as Thwaites as the lead character gives teen girls and gay guys something to look at while taking in the story, and all of its political and social implications, and the action. The late Robin Williams was a gifted comedic and dramatic actor. Sadly, you’d never know that by watching “The Angriest Man in Brooklyn” (Lionsgate), now on DVD + Digital, one of Williams’ final films before his untimely passing. Told via dismal voiceovers by the titular character Henry (Williams) and a doctor

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named Sharon (Mila Kunis), as well as inferior flashback sequences, “The Angriest Man in Brooklyn” is essentially about what one man thinks are his final 90 minutes alive before a brain aneurysm kills him. This movie is so awful that you might envy Henry’s plight. The supporting cast, including Melissa Leo as Henry’s estranged wife Bette, Hamish Linklater as his estranged son Tommy, Peter Dinklage as his brother Aaron, Louis C.K. as his M.I.A. doctor, James Earl Jones as an electronics store clerk (in a shockingly offensive scene involving stuttering) and Richard Kind as estranged

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classmate Bix is utterly wasted. Director Phil Alden Robinson (“Field of Dreams”) ought to be ashamed. Not only is “The Angriest Man in Brooklyn” not in the least bit entertaining or amusing, it’s also shockingly prescient. Henry’s tombstone reads 1951-2014, the same lifespan as Williams. Following his prognosis, Henry is suicidal and even attempts to take his own life by jumping off of a bridge. The equation for comedy is supposed to be tragedy + time. There will never be enough time passing to make this bomb palatable.

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TRAVEL

Staycations by

Rick kaRlin

There are times when you just want to get away from it all, but don’t have the time to plan a vacation. That’s when it’s time for a “stayacation,” acting like a tourist in your own city. Luckily you live in a city where there are tons of resorts, making it easy to get away from it all without ever leaving town. Book a room (hell go for a suite, you don’t have any travel expenses) and enjoy your hometown like a tourist. Take in a show at the Broward Center for Performing Arts, Living Arts Theater or

the “Summer Shorts” short play festival from Island City Stage. Wander down Las Olas, eat at restaurants you’ve never tried and generally just act like a tourist (hopefully you’ll drive better than they do). The Grand Resort and Spa (539 N. Birch Rd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-630-3000) is the area’s largest gay owned and operated men’s resort hotel. Located just steps from the beach, it rivals the luxury and style found in most popular boutique hotels. If you’re looking for a staycation where you can be pampered, the staff at The Grand pays close personal attention to guests’ desires and is available 24/7. Many guests liken the attention to that one might expect at small guesthouses. The personal service has

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