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SPRING IS IN THE AIR! Welcome to our Kitchens and Baths special issue. Hotspots is committed to bringing our readers the content that they want to read about. Every year, the LGBT community spends millions and millions of our hard earned dollars on remodeling our homes. If you have a remodel coming up, this issue is for you. We have Kitchen trends that will give you some great ideas of what you can do to make your kitchen the most functional possible while also remaining stylish. We also feature our ideas on updating your bathroom, make sure to check it out. Rounding out our special content is a feature on spring cleaning, we know you hate it, but we all need to do it! For those of you who are looking for some culture this week, we have you covered too. Check out Scott Holland's pair of interviews with the cast of “Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man” and with Broadway legend Andrea Martin. “Sex Tips” is

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currently showing at the Broward Center and Martin will come to Parker Playhouse on April 1. We also have features on “Jersey Boys” which is coming back to the Arsht Center next week as well as Miss Miami Beach Gay Pride, which will name a new queen of Miami Beach on April 3. Our weekly Genre Latino feature presents a beautiful book of photography from Ernest Montgomery called “Hermoso.” Montgomery's lens captures some of the most gorgeous men of The Dominican Republic. Check out our feature for some hot pictures as well as information on where to buy the book. We also have our usual columns What's Hot South Florida, Hot List, and Hot Bodies. We've got Hollywood Inside and Out and Need Wood and we introduce a new weekly column called “Creep of the Week” from syndicated writer D'Anne Witkowski. See you next week, but until then, thanks for picking up Hotspots!

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ALL 4 THE PETS

u The 7th Annual Grateful Paws Benefit was held at Georgie’s Alibi/Monkey Bar

and helped raise over $15,000 for the no-kill shelter.

VIP-STERS

u Some of the Impulse Group of

MANGIA!

LET’S TALK BUINESS

HEY MR. DEEJAY...

and contact at the latest Wilton Manors Business Association Expo at Hagan Park.

pumped and ready at the 2017 Florida AIDS Walk & Music Festival on Fort Lauderdale Beach.

Southern Florida have a great time at the Florida AIDS Walk VIP Party.

u Hotspots VP Peter Jackson makes a new friend

uBona Italian Restaurant started their Bona Gives Back Mondays with the first week’s proceeds going to Broward House.

u DJ Alex Ferbeyre gets the crowd

TEAM BROWARD HOUSE

u Broward House’s Danielle Del Sordo, Rob Bullock, & Stacy Hyde gear up for a day on the beach and walk the 2017 Florida AIDS Walk.

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uWolf Cuff’s Uwe, Producer, thanks

dancer Jose after his performance that helped raise money for Grateful Paws at Georgie’s Alibi/Monkey Bar.

READY 2 MINGLE

I MET MY GOAL!

get ready to meet new people at the GFLGLCC Mixer at J. Mark’s.

a crown to wear with Kris Castellano at the Florida AIDS Walk.

u The Grand’s Casey, Robert, & Hotspots’ Anthony

CAKE BY THE OCEAN

u Scott Bader met his goal and got

u DNCE headlined the 2017 Florida AIDS Walk & Music Festival on Fort Lauderdale Beach.

What is TRUVADA for PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis)?

TRUVADA is a prescription medicine that can be used for PrEP to help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 infection when used together with safer sex practices. This use is only for adults who are at high risk of getting HIV-1 through sex. This includes HIV-negative men who have sex with men and who are at high risk of getting infected with HIV-1 through sex, and male-female sex partners when one partner has HIV-1 infection and the other does not. Ask your healthcare provider if you have questions about how to prevent getting HIV-1. Always practice safer sex and use condoms to lower the chance of sexual contact with body fluids. Never reuse or share needles or other items that have body fluids on them.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

I What is the most important information I should know about TRUVADA for PrEP? Before taking TRUVADA for PrEP to reduce your risk of getting HIV-1 infection: u You must be HIV-negative. You must get tested to make sure that you do not already have HIV-1 infection. Do not take TRUVADA for PrEP to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 unless you are conﬁrmed to be HIV-negative. u Many HIV-1 tests can miss HIV-1 infection in a person who has recently become infected. If you have flu-like symptoms, you could have recently become infected with HIV-1. Tell your healthcare provider if you had a flu-like illness within the last month before starting TRUVADA for PrEP or at any time while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Symptoms of new HIV-1 infection include tiredness, fever, joint or muscle aches, headache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, night sweats, and/or enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or groin. While taking TRUVADA for PrEP to reduce your risk of getting HIV-1 infection: u You must continue using safer sex practices. Just taking TRUVADA for PrEP may not keep you from getting HIV-1. u You must stay HIV-negative to keep taking TRUVADA for PrEP. u To further help reduce your risk of getting HIV-1: • Know your HIV-1 status and the HIV-1 status of your partners. • Get tested for HIV-1 at least every 3 months or when your healthcare provider tells you. • Get tested for other sexually transmitted infections. Other infections make it easier for HIV-1 to infect you.

• Get information and support to help reduce risky sexual behavior. • Have fewer sex partners. • Do not miss any doses of TRUVADA. Missing doses may increase your risk of getting HIV-1 infection. • If you think you were exposed to HIV-1, tell your healthcare provider right away. u If you do become HIV-1 positive, you need more medicine than TRUVADA alone to treat HIV-1. TRUVADA by itself is not a complete treatment for HIV-1. If you have HIV-1 and take only TRUVADA, your HIV-1 may become harder to treat over time. TRUVADA can cause serious side effects: u Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis), which is a serious medical emergency. Symptoms of lactic acidosis include weakness or being more tired than usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath or fast breathing, nausea, vomiting, stomach-area pain, cold or blue hands and feet, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, and/or fast or abnormal heartbeats. u Serious liver problems. Your liver may become large and tender, and you may develop fat in your liver. Symptoms of liver problems include your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow, dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored stools, loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea, and/or stomach-area pain. u You may be more likely to get lactic acidosis or serious liver problems if you are female, very overweight (obese), or have been taking TRUVADA for a long time. In some cases, these serious conditions have led to death. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any symptoms of these conditions. u Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection. If you also have HBV and take TRUVADA, your hepatitis may become worse if you stop taking TRUVADA. Do not stop taking TRUVADA without ﬁrst talking to your healthcare provider. If your healthcare provider tells you to stop taking TRUVADA, they will need to watch you closely for several months to monitor your health. TRUVADA is not approved for the treatment of HBV. I Who should not take TRUVADA for PrEP? Do not take TRUVADA for PrEP if you already have HIV-1 infection or if you do not know your HIV-1 status. If you are HIV-1 positive, you need to take other medicines with TRUVADA to treat HIV-1. TRUVADA by itself is not a complete treatment for HIV-1. If you have HIV-1 and take only TRUVADA, your HIV-1 may become harder to treat over time. Do not take TRUVADA for PrEP if you also take lamivudine (Epivir-HBV) or adefovir (HEPSERA).

Please see Important Facts about TRUVADA for PrEP including important warnings on the following pages.

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The once-daily prescription medicine that can help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 when used with safer sex practices. • TRUVADA for PrEP is only for adults who are at high risk of getting HIV through sex. • You must be HIV-negative before you start taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Ask your doctor about your risk of getting HIV-1 infection and if TRUVADA for PrEP may be right for you.

I What are the other possible side effects of TRUVADA for PrEP? Serious side effects of TRUVADA may also include: u Kidney problems, including kidney failure. Your healthcare provider may do blood tests to check your kidneys before and during treatment with TRUVADA for PrEP. If you develop kidney problems, your healthcare provider may tell you to stop taking TRUVADA for PrEP. u Bone problems, including bone pain or bones getting soft or thin, may lead to fractures. Your healthcare provider may do tests to check your bones. u Changes in body fat, which can happen in people taking TRUVADA or medicines like TRUVADA. Common side effects in people taking TRUVADA for PrEP are stomach-area (abdomen) pain, headache, and decreased weight. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away. I What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking TRUVADA for PrEP? u All your health problems. Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you have or have had any kidney, bone, or liver problems, including hepatitis virus infection. u If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if TRUVADA can harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while taking TRUVADA for PrEP, talk to your healthcare provider to decide if you should keep taking TRUVADA for PrEP.

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Pregnancy Registry: A pregnancy registry collects information about your health and the health of your baby. There is a pregnancy registry for women who take medicines to prevent HIV-1 during pregnancy. For more information about the registry and how it works, talk to your healthcare provider. u If you are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed. The medicines in TRUVADA can pass to your baby in breast milk. If you become HIV-1 positive, HIV-1 can be passed to the baby in breast milk. u All the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. TRUVADA may interact with other medicines. Keep a list of all your medicines and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. u If you take certain other medicines with TRUVADA for PrEP, your healthcare provider may need to check you more often or change your dose. These medicines include ledipasvir with sofosbuvir (HARVONI). You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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This is only a brief summary of important information about taking TRUVADA for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) to help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 infection. This does not replace talking to your healthcare provider about your medicine.

MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TRUVADA FOR PrEP Before starting TRUVADA for PrEP to help reduce your risk of getting HIV-1 infection: • You must be HIV-1 negative. You must get tested to make sure that you do not already have HIV-1 infection. Do not take TRUVADA for PrEP to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 unless you are conﬁrmed to be HIV-1 negative. • Many HIV-1 tests can miss HIV-1 infection in a person who has recently become infected. Symptoms of new HIV-1 infection include flu-like symptoms, tiredness, fever, joint or muscle aches, headache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, night sweats, and/or enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or groin. Tell your healthcare provider if you have had a flu-like illness within the last month before starting TRUVADA for PrEP. While taking TRUVADA for PrEP to help reduce your risk of getting HIV-1 infection: • You must continue using safer sex practices. Just taking TRUVADA for PrEP may not keep you from getting HIV-1. • You must stay HIV-1 negative to keep taking TRUVADA for PrEP. • Tell your healthcare provider if you have a flu-like illness while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. • If you think you were exposed to HIV-1, tell your healthcare provider right away. • If you do become HIV-1 positive, you need more medicine than TRUVADA alone to treat HIV-1. If you have HIV-1 and take only TRUVADA, your HIV-1 may become harder to treat over time. • See the “How to Further Reduce Your Risk” section for more information.

TRUVADA may cause serious side effects, including: • Buildup of lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis), which is a serious medical emergency that can lead to death. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms: weakness or being more tired than usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath or fast breathing, nausea, vomiting, stomach-area pain, cold or blue hands and feet, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, and/or fast or abnormal heartbeats. • Severe liver problems, which in some cases can lead to death. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms: your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow, dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored stools, loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea, and/or stomach-area pain. • Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection. If you have HBV and take TRUVADA, your hepatitis may become worse if you stop taking TRUVADA. Do not stop taking TRUVADA without ﬁrst talking to your healthcare provider, as they will need to check your health regularly for several months. You may be more likely to get lactic acidosis or severe liver problems if you are female, very overweight, or have been taking TRUVADA for a long time.

ABOUT TRUVADA FOR PrEP (PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS) TRUVADA is a prescription medicine used with safer sex practices for PrEP to help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 infection in adults at high risk: • HIV-1 negative men who have sex with men and who are at high risk of getting infected with HIV-1 through sex. • Male-female sex partners when one partner has HIV-1 infection and the other does not. To help determine your risk, talk openly with your doctor about your sexual health.

Do NOT take TRUVADA for PrEP if you: • Already have HIV-1 infection or if you do not know your HIV-1 status. • Take lamivudine (Epivir-HBV) or adefovir (HEPSERA).

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF TRUVADA FOR PrEP TRUVADA can cause serious side effects, including: • Those in the “Most Important Information About TRUVADA for PrEP" section. • New or worse kidney problems, including kidney failure. • Bone problems. • Changes in body fat.

Common side effects in people taking TRUVADA for PrEP include stomach-area (abdomen) pain, headache, and decreased weight. These are not all the possible side effects of TRUVADA. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any new symptoms while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Your healthcare provider will need to do tests to monitor your health before and during treatment with TRUVADA for PrEP.

BEFORE TAKING TRUVADA FOR PrEP Tell your healthcare provider if you: • Have or have had any kidney, bone, or liver problems, including hepatitis infection. • Have any other medical conditions. • Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. • Are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed if you become HIV-1 positive because of the risk of passing HIV-1 to your baby.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take: • Keep a list that includes all prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements, and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist. • Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist about medicines that should not be taken with TRUVADA for PrEP.

HOW TO TAKE TRUVADA FOR PrEP • Take 1 tablet once a day, every day, not just when you think you have been exposed to HIV-1. • Do not miss any doses. Missing doses may increase your risk of getting HIV-1 infection.

• You must practice safer sex by using condoms and you must stay HIV-1 negative.

HOW TO FURTHER REDUCE YOUR RISK • Know your HIV-1 status and the HIV-1 status of your partners. • Get tested for HIV-1 at least every 3 months or when your healthcare provider tells you. • Get tested for other sexually transmitted infections. Other infections make it easier for HIV-1 to infect you.

• Get information and support to help reduce risky sexual behavior. • Have fewer sex partners. • Do not share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.

GET MORE INFORMATION • This is only a brief summary of important information • Go to start.truvada.com or call 1-800-GILEAD-5 about TRUVADA for PrEP to reduce the risk of getting • If you need help paying for your medicine, visit HIV-1 infection. Talk to your healthcare provider or start.truvada.com for program information. pharmacist to learn more, including how to prevent HIV-1 infection.

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• Andrea Martin, comedy star joins forces with Seth Rudetsky for a night of Broadway music and hijinks.Saturday, April 1 at the Parker Playhouse Tickets are: $37-$123. TicketMaster.com.

• Award-winning Best Musical about “The Four Seasons.” This is the true story of how they became one of the greatest success in pop music history. Adrienne Arsht Center from April 4-Sunday, April 9. OnLineCityTickets.com.

Dan Savage's “Hump Film Festival” takes place March 31 - April 2 at O Cinema Wynwood. The festival features short dirty movies created by people who aren't p@rn stars. HumpFilmFest.com

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JERSEY BOYS

HUMP FILM FESTIVAL

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FASHION

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• Presents their 11th • The debut Fashion Season Gala Concert Weekend will bring – “A Celebration Of together fashion Women In The Arts” influencers and on March 30 at 8:30 consumer enthusiasts p.m. Presenters: Gloria from all over the Estefan, Judith country for a program Jamison, Tig Notaro, March 30- April 2. Michelle Ortiz, and UndergroundLauderdale more. ArshtCenter.org FashionWeekend.com

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THEATER

FOOD

• Comes to Mizner Park in Boca Raton on April 2 at 3 p.m. This scathingly funny love letter to the Great White Way is back with its 35th anniversary edition. SmartTix.com

• South Miami Food Wine & Spirits Festival takes place on April 1 & 2 from 2-10 p.m. Prices are $69-$99 for this culinary event. MiamiEventsAnd Festivals.com

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AWARDS

CARBONELL AWARDS

• South Florida's answer to the Tony Awards and a highlight of each arts season. At the Amaturo Theater on Monday, April 3 $25-$30. CarbonellAwards.org

CONCERT

DURAN DURAN

• At the Hard Rock Live on April 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets are from $55-$235. The '80s glamour boys scored big with “Girls on Film,"and more. SeminoleHardRockHolly wood.com.

THE NANNY’S MOM

RENEE TAYLOR

• Taylor shares her life's amazing journey in a funny and nostalgic tell-all, which includes stories of the dieting advice she received from Marilyn Monroe & Joan Crawford. GoldStar.com Hotspots.LGBT | 17

WHATS HOT

By Scott Holland

What’s HOT

South Florida

ast Monday, Latrice Royale produced the annual Mr. and Miss Pride South Florida Pageant, which was once again held at the beautiful Aventura Center for the Performing Arts. It was a fabulous pageant; congrats to Latrice and her entire staff! On Tuesday, I went to see “Something Rotten!” at the Broward Center, and it was one of my favorite shows. I urge everyone to run and see it as it only plays through this Sunday, April 2. On Wednesday, Uwe Schroeder produced the 7th annual Wolf Cuff benefit for Grateful Paws and once again it was an outstanding benefit that raised over $15,000 for this amazing no kill shelter. On Friday night, we headed to Rumors for the Daisy Deadpetals show, and who did we run into, the one and only Glitz Glamour who was here for the weekend performing at The Manor, but she came to Rumors to support her bestie! Saturday afternoon we were back at Alibi to celebrate the first anniversary of Drag Yourself to Brunch. Congrats to Alibi and the Cast (Dee Dee, Skye and Shardee) for a successful u BOARDWALK u CLUB BOI u HUNTERS year, we wish them many more years of success. Saturday and Sunday was the annual Pridefest of Lake Worth and the Palm Beaches in Bryant Park. Once again it was a huge success raising funds for Compass GLCC of the Palm Beaches.

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his Broadway Series , this time his Broadway Series , this time with special guest, two time with special guest, two time The Adrienne Arsht Center Tony Award winner, Andrea The Adrienne Arsht Center Tony Award winner, Andrea for the Performing Arts Martin. The curtain goes up at Martin. The curtain goes up at for the Performing Arts presents its 11th Season Gala 8pm and tickets start at $37 presents its 11th Season Gala 8pm and tickets start at $37 Concert – “A Celebration of at BrowardCenter,org. at BrowardCenter,org. Concert – “A Celebration of Women in the Arts” at 8:30 Women in the Arts” at 8:30 p.m. Presenters include The South Miami Food p.m. Presenters include The South Miami Food Gloria Estefan, Judith Wine & Spirits Festival takes Gloria Estefan, Judith Wine & Spirits Festival takes Jamison, Tig Notaro, Michelle place at 5845 Sunset Drive Jamison, Tig Notaro, Michelle place at 5845 Sunset Drive Ortiz, Chita Rivera with today and tomorrow from 4today and tomorrow from 4Ortiz, Chita Rivera with Vanessa Williams, Rita 10 p.m. Prices are $69-$99 Vanessa Williams, Rita 10 p.m. Prices are $69-$99 Moreno, and more for this culinary event Moreno, and more for this culinary event performing. To purchase offering unlimited sampling offering unlimited sampling performing. To purchase tickets for the gala or just for of amazing food, craft beer, tickets for the gala or just for of amazing food, craft beer, the concert go to fine wine and spirits. the concert go to fine wine and spirits. ArshtCenter.org ArshtCenter.org The debut Underground u SUNDAY The debut Underground u SUNDAY APR.02APR.02 Lauderdale Fashion Weekend Lauderdale Fashion Weekend will bring together fashion Flip Flops Dockside Eatery Flip Flops Dockside Eatery will bring together fashion influencers and consumer presents their monthly T presents their monthly T influencers and consumer enthusiasts from all over the Dance, the only T dance in enthusiasts from all over the Dance, the only T dance in country for a fashion Fort Lauderdale on the country for a fashion Fort Lauderdale on the program that starts today Intracoastal. The T Dance, Intracoastal. The T Dance, program that starts today and goes through Sunday, which is from 4-7pm, is which is from 4-7pm, is and goes through Sunday, April 2. For more info or to hosted by hosted by Amanda Austin April 2. For more info or to Amanda Austin purchase tickets: with DJ Robert Lavalle purchase tickets: with DJ Robert Lavalle and and UndergroundLauderdaleFash this month's special guests UndergroundLauderdaleFash this month's special guests ionWeekend.com Missy Meyakie Lepaige, ionWeekend.com Missy Meyakie Lepaige, Shardee Ross and Selena Shardee Ross and Selena Jimenez. Jimenez. u SATURDAY u SATURDAY APR.01 APR.01 u THURSDAY u THURSDAY MAR.30 MAR.30

Club Fort Lauderdale Vagabundos Pool Party Club Fort Lauderdale Vagabundos Pool Party presents Res-Erection presents their Kick-Off to the presents Res-Erection , their , their presents their Kick-Off to the monthly Naked Blackout 2017 Season today at the 2017 Season today at the monthly Naked Blackout Event starting at 10pm. This Vagabond Motel (7301 Event starting at 10pm. This Vagabond Motel (7301 is always a sold out event so Biscayne Blvd, Miami) from 1is always a sold out event so Biscayne Blvd, Miami) from 1get their early! 7pm starring DJs AJ Reddy get their early! 7pm starring DJs AJ Reddy and Ramon Pedro. This will and Ramon Pedro. This will presents also be an official Pre-Party RamrodRamrod presents Pig Pig also be an official Pre-Party Dance #104 (first Saturday of for Hydro Festival Puerto Rico Dance #104 (first Saturday of for Hydro Festival Puerto Rico every month), with this and is hosted by Ramon Mia. and is hosted by Ramon Mia. every month), with this month's special guest DJ, month's special guest DJ, Bary Huffine. World class Maestra Sebrina Bary Huffine. World class Maestra Sebrina Maria Alfonso brings the 19th Maria Alfonso brings the 19th Seth Rudetsky returns to season of the Symphony to its season of the Symphony to its Seth Rudetsky returns to the Parker Playhouse conclusion with Masterworks the Parker Playhouse with with conclusion with Masterworks

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Concert III Untamed Spirit. Promising a memorable experience, she welcomes back internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Biegel to mesmerize his admiring South Florida audience with the Concerto for Simply Grand Piano and Orchestra. The South Florida Symphony had joined an international consortium of a dozen orchestras, including Finland's Jyvaskyla Sinfonia and the Austin Symphony, to co-commission the work premiered by the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. The concert starts at 5:30 pm, at Boca Raton FAU/Kaye Auditorium. Preconcert Chat 5 pm, with Ian Fraser. Tickets, which are $30-$60 can be purchased at: FAUEvents.com; TicketMaster.com or by calling 800-564-9539. For more information, visit: SouthFloridaSymphony.org.

I am, then you must go see (if you haven't seen it before) Forbidden Broadway, which is playing at Mizner Park Cultural Arts Centre West Palm Beach for two shows only at 3 & 7:30 p.m. This scathingly funny love letter to the Great White Way is back with its 35th anniversary edition, skewering celebrities and throwing slings and arrows at some of your favorite shows. I promise you will be laughing the entire time! To Purchase tickets go to: MiznerParkCulturalCenter.com u MONDAY APR.03

The annual Miss Miami Beach Gay Pride takes place tonight at Score with doors opening at 8pm and pageant starting promptly at 9pm. The night will honor, Kalah Mendoza, Miss Miami Beach Gay Pride 2016, and also star formers: Tiffany T Fantasia, TP If you are a theater lover, like Lords, and Athena Dion along

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The much talked about live action remake of Beauty and the Beast, it has killed the box office with 350 million dollars in opening weekend numbers, and continues to do well. Now relive the story over and over again with the 2 CD/Deluxe Edition soundtrack. Alan Menken, who won two Academy Awards (Best Original Score and Best Song) for the animated film, provides the score, which includes new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and Howard Ashman, as well

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Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man Hit off-Broadway show comes to South Florida

aughty and educational, the oﬀBroadway hit comedy “Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man” will be presented in the Abdo New River Room at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts through Sunday, April 9. Based on the international best-selling book of the same title, the interactive comedy takes the audience on a hilarious and wild ride where no topic is taboo and the insider “tips” come from the perfect source: a gay man. The comedy is set at a local university auditorium where the English department holds its monthly meet-the-author event and where this month's featured author is Dan Anderson of “Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man.” With the help of a hunky stage assistant named Stefan, Dan aims to turn the event upside down with a highly theatrical, audience interactive, sex tip seminar. Theatermania.com raved of the longrunning oﬀ-Broadway show, “"An uproariously funny series of interactive demonstrations, Sex Tips is one of the best shows you'll see this year!” It was a pleasure to sit down with Jacklyn Collier (who plays Robyn) and Sean

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By Scott Holland Hankinson (who plays Dan) for this exclusive Hotspots interview:

Were you a ham as a kid? J – I started acting when I was six, after going into a local talent show. I sang Elvis, Patsy Kline and some Shakespeare.

S- I told my mom when I was a kid I wanted to be an actor. She was not a stage mom, and said you need to igure this out. At the age of six I called a manager, and the rest is history. At what age did you start acting professionally? J - I started acting professionally the summer before college. S- I started working professionally at 14.

How did you get cast in “Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man”? J- I got the audition through my agent. I had wanted to see the show for quite a while; it had been on my bucket list. When I got cast, I felt amazing. S- I got cast because of Jacklyn as we have

Has your sex life gotten better since starring in the show? S- Yes, I am a curious person naturally, so when someone gives me a tip I need to try it out. I am willing to do anything twice. I have de initely found new ways to enjoy my sexual experiences. J – I think Sean and I have very satis ied partners. The actual tips I have tried have been well received.

Jacklyn Collier been friends for nine years. She got me the audition and I got the part.

What has been your favorite part, other than this one, and why? J – I wrote and produced a web series with my writing partner called “This is My Roommate.” It was my favorite part to play because we created the characters and acted in it. I was able to cast friends, I produced and directed it. S- I did a contract for “Life in the Dream House,” a TV show form Mattel, and I did the voice of Ken for ive years. It was a dream role! What should the Central Florida audiences expect from “Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man”? S - You are going to walk away with actual knowledge as it's based on a real book. It actually helps all people and we will help to unlock the true potential of everyone in the bedroom and in life. J -People leave a lot freer in their sexuality and the freedom to express themselves as they want to. Basically we want everyone to own their sexuality. It's very empowering.

Performances are Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m. On Sunday shows are at 1 and 6 p.m. Starting one hour prior to the performance and during intermission, sumptuous sandwiches, salads, snacks and desserts are available for purchase with convenient walk-up service. A full cash bar is also available. This event contains adult language and content. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased online at: BrowardCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954-462-0222; in person at Ticketmaster outlets or the Broward Center's AutoNation Box Of ice. For more information on “Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man,” visit the website at: SexTipsPlay.com.

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the lawn mower, sharpened clippers for the the lawn mower, sharpened clippers for the hedges… whatever is on your list of things to hedges… whatever is on your list of things to tackle, make a secondary list of the tools you tackle, make a secondary list of the tools you will need to get the job done. Online home will need to get the job done. Online home and garden resources like Max Warehouse and garden resources like Max Warehouse make it easy by offering free shipping over make it easy by offering free shipping over $50 so you can put together your list and $50 so you can put together your list and order everything you need all at once just order everything you need all at once just using your fingertips. using your fingertips.

Step 2: Step 2: Start with decluttering Start with decluttering There are two things that contribute to There are two things that contribute to clutter. Number one is the fact that we often clutter. Number one is the fact that we often don't put things in the right place — which is don't put things in the right place — which is because we often don't have a 'right place' for because we often don't have a 'right place' for it. Two, we have too much stuff. This becomes it. Two, we have too much stuff. This becomes patently obvious when you discover boxes in patently obvious when you discover boxes in

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hile the day to day cleaning hile the day to day cleaning gets managed, more or less, it's gets managed, more or less, it's the big ticket clean ups that tend the big ticket clean ups that tend to get left until the day before your parents are to get left until the day before your parents are coming to stay... for a month. But there are coming to stay... for a month. But there are ways to get through it, fairly easily too! The ways to get through it, fairly easily too! The experts at Max Warehouse your one stop shop experts at Max Warehouse your one stop shop for home and garden needs that makes home for home and garden needs that makes home maintenance easy breezy, make it easier with maintenance easy breezy, make it easier with these tips for Spring Cleaning: these tips for Spring Cleaning:

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If your kids are little, print a picture of whatever needs to go in which box, shelf or basket and tape it to the front of the receptacle, so they learn where everything goes. Cooperation is best achieved with a little incentive: the good stuff like video games or tablet time need to be dependent on having a tidy room and the prompt removal of toys from the common areas at the end of a day of playingâ&#x20AC;Ś

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Step 4: Big items get done first The sense of achievement you'll feel if you get a few of the big things out of the way make the rest of the smaller tasks easier. Like what? Flipping and cleaning the mattresses (Tip: Throw some baking soda on your mattress and leave it for a few hours before vacuuming it off. It will neutralize any odors. You can also drag it outside for some sunlight, which has the same effect, but it's not always a practical option!) Steam cleaning the carpets (Need an easy fix for dents made by heavy furniture in the carpet fibers? Put an ice cube in each dent and let it melt. When it has melted and the area is dampened, take a cloth and blot the excess water and iron the area, again with a towel over top. Once the area is dry, you'll be able to fluff up your carpet fibers so they look as good as new!) Emptying and cleaning out the refrigerator or freezer Once some of these bigger chores are done, reorganizing the junk drawer in the kitchen won't seem daunting at all.

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have given tile manufacturers new ways to have given tile manufacturers new ways to express themselves and the results are express themselves and the results are incredible. Whether in natural marble and incredible. Whether in natural marble and stone or in a porcelain composition, these stone or in a porcelain composition, these fantastic tiles bring drama and style into the fantastic tiles bring drama and style into the bath. In much the same way that wallpaper bath. In much the same way that wallpaper and fabrics add pattern and visual interest to and fabrics add pattern and visual interest to a room, these dimensional tiles can take a a room, these dimensional tiles can take a bath from ordinary to extraordinary.” bath from ordinary to extraordinary.”

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Miss Miami Beach Gay Pride 2017 at Score, April 3

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Kalah Mendoza, Miss Miami Beach Gay Pride 2016.

It's that time again, when Miami Beach's talented, prettiest and fiercest “Queens” put it all on the line for the “T'' – the tiara that is! A new Miss Miami Beach Gay Pride will be crowned to rule the LGBTQ kingdom, friends and allies on Monday, April 3 at the 5th Annual Miss Miami Beach Gay Pride Pageant and Silent Auction, benefitting Miami Beach Gay Pride. The pageant will be held at Score Nightclub (1437 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach) beginning at 8 p.m. with the pageant starting promptly at 9 p.m. Hosted by Peter J. Morales, and former Miss MBGPs Tiffany T. Fantasia, TP Lords and Athena Dion, the Pageant will mesmerize guests as the contestants take to the stage serving face, body and brains to compete for the 2017 Miami Beach Gay Pride crown being passed down from the reigning Miss Miami Beach Gay Pride, Kalah Mendoza. Presiding over the door will be Kitty Meow aka Shawn Palacious and keeping things moving to just the right beat will be DJ Sushiman Lords aka Brad Wofford. “I had no idea winning Miss Miami Beach Gay Pride 2016 would be this much fun; it has been a fabulous year,” said Mendoza. “These ladies better bring it on April 3 because I have no problem keeping my crown one more year – it looks fierce right where it is – on my head!” Along with being judged for their all-around “fabulocity,” pageant contestants will compete in the categories of Presentation (show your pride), Swimwear, Evening Gown, Q&A, and Talent. Contestant Entry Fee: $125 (PreRegistered) / $175 (2 Days Prior).

The Grand Prize winner will receive the title of Miss Miami Beach Gay Pride 2017, a crown redesigned by Joey Rolon from Funky Sexy Couture along with a matching jewelry set of a ring and earrings designed by Michael Egnor from Beauty & Elegance Designs, $1,000 in cash and $1,000 in prizes, an interview with NBC 6 in the Mix with Roxanne Vargas; a Meet & Greet & Photo-op with this year's Pride Marshals at the VIP Pride Reception at W South Beach on Friday, April 7; participation in the parade and introduction from the Grandstand Stage; a chance to perform on the Main Stage on Sunday, April 9; and the opportunity to emcee 2018 Miami Beach Gay Pride festivities. Along with the pageant, there will be a silent auction fundraiser where guests are invited to bid on gift certificates, spa packages and merchandise provided by local businesses. Tickets can be purchased at MissMBGP2017.brownpapertickets.com. Advance tickets are $20 for General Admission; $250 for advance table bottle service package for a party of four; $350 for advance VIP table bottle service package (closest to the stage) for a party of four. All advanced purchases must be made 24 hours in advance of the event. Must be 21 and over and provide valid ID at the door for admittance. One hundred percent of ticket sales and proceeds from cocktail sales will be donated to Miami Beach Gay Pride. For more information on the pageant, contact Peter J.

Morales at (786) 368-8374 or MissMiamiBeachGayPride@gmail.com.For more information visit MiamiBeachGayPride.com.

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Queens (Makes you Unique)? What makes me unique would have to be charisma and talent because when I am on stage I give it all and make sure that everyone enjoys my numbers to the fullest. I like that I can to not only do a female impersonation, but create an extravaganza or comedian character. What does the future hold? I would definitely want to continue doing pageants and become the next Score features Miss Florida F.I which is my dream and Britany Spears dancer my next goal to accomplish. I am always grateful for all the support I get from my fans. I always want my fans to be a part of me and my future plans. I adore you Autographed Photos all my Bunnies. of his latest

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When did you decide you wanted to do drag and when did you realize it would be a profession? The first show I saw was about 15yrs ago when I went to the most famous club that Puerto Rico had at the moment (Eros). I saw this drag queen on stage and I immediately knew that it would be my passion to do this form of art. The Drag Queens name was Auntie Nina Flowers. I was very lucky and honored to get the opportunity to start shows at Eros. After that I continued to work in this art until I decided to move to Miami. Once I moved is when I realized that this is more than doing a show and it would become a profession for me. Who is your drag mother and who is your favorite queen other than your drag mother and why? It's funny because I am always asked who my drag mother is. When I first started doing this art I started with an extravagant character (Waka La Foo). The person who helped me in the beginning was my drag mother Kathy LaFontaine. During my steps in this art I inherited a couple of drag mothers (Aunties) Satine D' Cane, Nina Flowers, and Dixsha Norell. After a couple of years I decided to upgrade my character including a female impersonator which is when Kalah Mendoza was born. The person that helped me achieve this was my Drag Mother Edwin Irizarry and Drag Father Joshuan Aponte. I would say that my favorite queen was Erika Andrews (Old School) because she was very glamorous and that personified the drag I interpreted. For the new generation it would have to be Bianca Del Rio, because she is not only an entertainer, but also damn funny! What's your favorite number to perform and why? My favorite number would have to be a Latin song by Ana Gabriel "Huelo a Soledad," because it is a song with a lot of feelings and every time I do this song it reminds me of people that I love a lot that are no longer with us. What's the best thing that has happened to you in drag? with sexy The best thing that has happened to me in drag was Adult having the opportunity to be MissVideo NocheStar Latina 2015 and having the opportunity to represent myself in the Miss Florida F.I. 2015 pageant and come in 4th runner up and winning best production for talent. I am also so fortunate to continue winning pageants such as Miss Miami Beach Gay Pride 2016 which gave me the opportunity to meet amazing people and feel the love and affection from my LGBT community.

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Tony-Award Winner Andrea Martin set to perform in Fort Lauderdale The Parker Playhouse welcomes the Broadway and TV legend on April 1 By Scott Holland

he “Broadway Concert Series” Hosted by Sirius XM Radio Star Seth Rudetsky whom the New York Times dubbed “The Mayor of Broadway,” is returning to Fort Lauderdale. This popular concert series produced by Mark Cortale, returns to The Broward Center for the Performing Arts' Parker Playhouse on April 1 with comedy legend Andrea Martin, star of TV's SCTV and two-time Tony Award winner for the Broadway revival of “Pippin” and “My Favorite Year.” The show starts at 8 p.m. What differentiates this concert series from any other, is the seamless mix of intimate behind-the-scenes stories from Broadway's biggest stars – prompted by the encyclopedic minded Rudetsky's probing, funny, revealing questions – and their stellar singing of musical theatre repertoire. Andrea Martin is the legendary comedy star of SCTV and the film “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” She won her second and most recent Tony Award in 2013 for her performance as Berthe in the Broadway revival of “Pippin” and

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was nominated for another Tony Award last season for the 2016 production “Noises Off.” Her new series “Great News,” executive produced by Tina Fey, premieres April 25 on NBC, and Andrea can currently be seen on the Hulu hit series “Difficult People” created by Julie Klausner. Martin's big break came when she got cast in the original Toronto production of “Godspell,” in what is now considered the legendary cast of Victor Garber, Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner, Jayne Eastwood and Paul Shaffer, their musical director. She went on to join the famous “SCTV” (Second City TV) troupe winning two Emmy awards for writing, winning her first Tony award for Featured Actress in a Musical for “My Favorite Year,” and also garnering Tony nominations for her roles in “Young Frankenstein,” “Oklahoma” and “Candide.” Her film credits include “Breaking Upwards,” “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” “All Over the Guy,” “Young Triffie's Been Made Away With,” “Stepping Out,” “Bogus,” “Wag the Dog,” “New York Minute,” “Black Christmas,” and “Cannibal Girls.” In addition to her legendary work on “SCTV,” her television credits include “My Big Fat Greek Life,” “Ed,” and “Nurse Jackie.” Seth Rudetsky, has hosted the “Broadway Series” at The Nourse Theatre in San Francisco for its three seasons, as well as in Provincetown for the six seasons since its inception, and nation-wide in many other major cities. He is the afternoon host on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio's “On Broadway” as well as the host of “Seth Speaks” on SiriusXM Stars. As a pianist, he has played piano for over a dozen Broadway shows including “Ragtime,” “Les Miserables.” and “Phantom of the Opera” among many others. As a comic, Rudetsky was awarded "Funniest Gay Male in NY" at Stand-Up NY and is a three-time Emmy nominee as a writer for “The Rosie O'Donnell Show.” His newest book, “The Rise and Fall of a Theater Geek” was published by Random House and is available on Amazon.com. He co-wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed new musical “Disaster!” this past season on Broadway. It was a pleasure to sit down with Andrea Martin for this Exclusive Hotspot interview. Were you always a comedienne/actor as a kid or when did it start? I wasn't always a comedienne. Shockingly I

don't think it started until I was 27 and joined SCTV in Toronto. Before that I was doing musicals and plays. At SCTV I was forced to hone my comedic abilities. What was your first professional/paid gig? When I was 13, I performed Liat in South Pacific at the Kennebunkport playhouse, and I think I got paid for that. Penny Fuller played the lead. I definitely got paid for being a chicken on Captain Kangaroo. When did you realize entertainment was going to be your career? I have to say by process of elimination from Children's Theater in Portland, Maine. I never considered anything else. I just thought I love this, and I continued doing it. I was lucky enough to work constantly. You have done TV, Broadway and Movies, what is your favorite and why? My favorite thing is theater. It's what I am most used to as I started at nine years old. It's a comfortable process for me and its great muscle memory. In TV and Film I have to be very conscious on how I am performing. I also love the schedule and comradery of doing theater and knowing I have the opportunity the next night to get something right. Do you have a favorite role or roles? I have two favorite roles. The first is Serafina Delle Rose in “The Rose Tattoo” and the other is Berthe in “Pippin.” Both challenged me in many ways and I love these women. Serafina Delle Rose proved to me that I could be a serious actress. And Berthe showed me and the audience that no matter what your age you can

still have vitality and enthusiasm for life. What is your fantasy role? I would like to be the wife in “Death of a Salesman.” I would also love a dramatic role in a TV Series. You have won two Emmy Awards and two Tony Awards, when are you winning your Oscar? I don't think it's an impossibility… I hope before I'm 90. Have you worked with Seth Before? I met him in 1991, when he was my musical director and we have been really good friends ever since. We have travelled throughout North America together, and it's always fun to be with him. What should the south Florida audiences expect from your performance with Seth in the Broadway Series? They should expect frivolity, laughter, an intimate evening, collaboration, an escape, and a whole lot of fun. This show is very informal and I love to talk with the audience. What's ahead for Andrea Martin? Currently, I am shooting “Difficult People” for Hulu, and on April 25, my series, “Great News” for NBC premieres at 9 p.m. I really hope everyone watches as I love this character and this show and I really want it to be picked up. In a couple months I will be shooting a film in Toronto called “Little Italy.” For tickets to this spontaneous evening of hilarity and show-stopping songs, please visit BrowardCenter.org or call 954-468-3280. For more information on Andrea go to: IamAndreaMartin.com

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WALK LIKE A MAN “Jersey Boys” returns to Miami April 4-9

The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical “Jersey Boys,” the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, is returning to the Adrienne Arsht Center on April 4 through 9. The cast of “Jersey Boys” will be led by Matthew Dailey (Tommy DeVito), Aaron De Jesus (Frankie Valli), Keith Hines (Nick Massi) and Cory Jeacoma (Bob Gaudio) as The Four Seasons, with Barry Anderson and Thomas Fiscella. The ensemble of “Jersey Boys” includes Mark Edwards, Corey Greenan, Bryan Hindle, Miguel Jarquin-Moreland, David LaMarr, Austin Owen, Kristen Paulicelli, Leslie Rochette, Andrew Russell, Jenna Nicole Schoen, Dru Serkes, Jonny Wexler and Jesse Wildman. “Jersey Boys” is the winner of the 2006 Best Musical Tony Award, the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, the 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Musical and the 2010 Helpmann Award for Best Musical (Australia). The show has been seen worldwide by over 24 million people (as of January 2017). Directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Des McAnuﬀ, “Jersey Boys” is written by Academy Award-winner Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe and choreography by Sergio Trujillo. “Jersey Boys” is the behind-the-music story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very irst note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard… and the radio just couldn't get enough of. But while their harmonies were

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perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story – a story that has made them an international sensation all over again. The show features all their hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don't Cry,” “Oh What A Night,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Can't Take My Eyes Off You” and “Working My Way Back To You.” “Jersey Boys” opened at the August Wilson Theatre on Broadway to critical acclaim on November 6, 2005, running 11 recordbreaking years and becoming the 12th longest running show in Broadway history. The boys said goodbye to Broadway on January 15, 2017. The “Jersey Boys” US national tour opened to rave reviews in San Francisco on December 1, 2006, and is still breaking house records in cities across North America. The show is also currently playing in London, with tours of the United Kingdom and Australia beginning at the end of 2017 and 2018 respectively. The Original Broadway Cast Recording of “Jersey Boys,” produced by Bob Gaudio, was certi ied Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The cast recording is available on Rhino Records. “Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons” (Broadway Books) is the of icial handbook to the smash Broadway hit. “Season's Greetings: A Jersey Boys Christmas,” a holiday CD featuring international cast members of “Jersey Boys,” produced by Bob Gaudio, is available on Rhino Records.

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ANGELO ELIA PIZZA, BAR AND TAPAS

ASIA BAY

1111 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale asiabayrestaurants.com 954-848-9900 Elegant riverfront dining with a menu of Japanese and Thai dishes including creative sushi rolls.

BEEFCAKES (at Boardwalk)

609 East Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale 954-727-0307 bigtimerestaurants.com In the heart of Las Olas. Great food and people watching.

BONA ITALIAN RESTAURANT

2468 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors bonaitalianrestaurant.com 954-565-7222 Fresh made Italian food, signature dishes, include Fazzoletti, (pasta purses with fontina cheese, cream sauce, peas/bacon), Chicken Cyriac or a traditional Eggplant Parmigiana.

CAFÉ VICO

1125 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale Cafevicorestaurant.com 954-565-9681 Classy, romantic Northern Italian eatery with an extensive wine list, wine bar & outdoor seating.

CEVICHE BY THE SEA

2823 E. Oakland Park Blvd. CevicheByTheSea.com 954-999-0751 Intimate seafood and Peruvian cuisine. Recommended as a “truly remarkable dining experience.” Dinner reservations recommended. Open for lunch. Happy Hour M-F, 5-7 p.m.

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1721 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale BoardwalkBar.com; 954-463-6969 Open daily from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Eat late, eat great! The best burgers and chicken wings in town.

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4215 N Federal Hwy, Oakland Park Angeloeliapizza.com 954-561-7300 Relaxed local chain serving pizza, pasta, Italian small plates and wine in a chic, modern space.

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South Florida is fortunate to boast a wide variety of amazing restaurants, diners and cafes to satisfy every palate and every budget. Here are some favorites...

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FLIP FLOPS DOCKSIDE EATERY

3051 NE 32nd Ave., Ft. Lauderdale FlipFlopsDocksideEatery.com 954-567-1672 Relax on our dock while sipping a specialty cocktail or eating a fresh, made-to-order item from the menu. We bring Key West to Ft. Lauderdale!

JAVA BOYS

2230 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors 954-990-4801 Sip on some of the freshest java, baked goods and more at this intimate, comfortable hangout on Wilton Drive.

J. MARK’S

1245 N. Federal Hwy. Fort lauderdale JMarksRestaurant.com; 954-390-0770 Elegant, stylish restaurant and bar, with a comfortable patio, serving classic American dishes.

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1421 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park, Fladragshow. com; 954-5670987 A restaraunt/cabaret that “dresses up” to entertain its guests! Fabulous drag and tons of fun.

MAI-KAI & POLYNESIAN SHOW

3599 N. Federal Hwy, Ft. Lauderdale MaiKai.com; 954-563-3272 Dine at a Polynesian Village, complete with tiki torches, a thatch roof and a wooden plank entrance. One of South Florida’s most unique dining and entertainment experiences.

2266 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors AlibiWiltonManors.com; 954-565-2526 Relaxed patio atmosphere with a full menu offering award-winning burgers, wings, hot & cold sandwiches, sliders, flat bread pizzas and fresh fish, shrimp and chicken entrees. Full bar.

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GEORGIE’S ALIBI/MONKEY BAR

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MOJO RESTAURANT

4140 N. Federal Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale MoJoFL.com 954-568-4443 Full service restaurant featuring a boutique wine list, craft cocktails, great food and a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Happy Hour 5-7 p.m. Mon. – Sat., and special nights throughout the week.

3485 N. Federal Hwy. Fort Lauderdale 954-568-2208 NabuAmericanFusionBuffet.com This place offers it all: Japanese, American, Italian and Chinese.

NEW YORK GRILLED CHEESE

2207 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors NewYorkGrilledCheese.com 954-564-6887 x2 Gourmet grilled cheese melts, craft beer and wine.

Q BAR

2362 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale qbarfl.com; 954-565-2229 Live jazz & blues acts perform at this gastropub serving gourmet burgers & Creole-type dishes.

ROSIE’S BAR & GRILL

2449 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Facebook.com/rosiesbarandgrill 954-563-0123 A Wilton Drive favorite, this place is known for its non-stop party every “Sunday Funday” with live DJs spinning great music. Great burgers, fresh seafood and amazing Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

RUMORS BAR “PALATE PARTY” PIOLA

2374 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale piola.it/local-fort-lauderdale/cities/display; 954-990-4801 Italy-based pizzeria chain serving brick-oven pies, pasta & cocktails in hip, fun, informal surroundings.

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NABU AMERICAN FUSION BUFFET

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2426 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors RumorsBarWiltonManors.com 954-565-8851 Punch Drunk Brunch returns March 5. Serving fresh, local ingredients in delicious dishes by award-winning Cutthroat Kitchen chef Robyn Almodovar.

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2306 E. Oakland Park Blvd. tacobar.menu; 954-909-4213 Modern, creative decor, eclectic music, upscale gourmet Mexican fare at reasonable prices.

TEE JAY’S SUSHI

2254 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors teejaythaisushi.com; 954-537-7774 Casual locale for Thai & Japanese eats with Asian decorative touches and some traditional low tables.

TROPICS RESTAURANT AND BAR

2000 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors TropicsWM.com; 954-537-6000 A Wilton Drive staple and long-time favorite. Daily specials (Wednesday 8 oz. prime rib is highly recommended!) and live entertainment every night. Outside dining. Lunch served daily Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pool, darts and poker. Sunday brunch and karaoke.

VILLAGE PUB & PUB GRUB

2283 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors VillagePubWM.com; 754-200-5244 Delicious burgers, chicken tenders, sandwiches and appetizers. Familiar foods, freshly made. Restaurant and full liquor bar.

THAI SPICE

1514 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale thaispicefla.com; 954-537-7774 Voted the “Best Thai Restaurant in South Florida 2015” by the Sun-Sentinel, this gem dishes up Thai classics and specials on a huge menu that includes Pan-Asian fare & steaks in a soothing space. “This is the type of place locals love so much it will be packed on a weekday. So it’s best if you make a reservation,” the newspaper recommended. “The Pad Thai is their most popular dish, and you can have it with shrimp, lobster, beef, chicken or pork. You can also order those same options of meat a la carte with different sauces and sides.” Happy Hour with half-off appetizers and drinks from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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ZUCKERELLO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

3017 E. Commercial Blvd. Fort Lauderdale zuckerellos.com; 954-776-4282 Familiar Italian pastas and flavorful mainstays (plus early-bird specials) are offered up in this inviting eatery.

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UNDERGROUND LAUDERDALE FASHION WEEKEND Inaugural event kicks fashion scene in South Florida into high gear

Fashion Icon Nina Garcia, longtime judge on “Project Runway” as well as Creative Director for Maria Claire Magazine will be in Fort Lauderdale this weekend for the irst Underground Lauderdale Fashion Weekend. The event gets started on Thursday, March 30 with a kick-oﬀ cocktail reception at the Ritz Carlton's Burlock Coast. The evening is hosted by Stylist Anthony Bermudez, Lala Couture's Molly Carey, TV Personality Kavita Channe, Samantha Debianchi of Debianchi Real Estate, The Archives' Brad Minto, Michelle DiMarco - Owner Lilac & Lilies Boutique, Dana West-Abutbol of Adrenaline TV, Daniela Morgenstern of DaniRulis.com, Erika Costa & Rachael Russell of Style Saves, James Camp of Burlock Coast, Designer Julian Chang, Jennifer Kaminski of Social Thinkking, Karelle Levy of Krelwear, Romina Sifuentes of Tom James Clothiers, Samantha Sadow of Palm Beach Radio, Valentina Tamayo of MV Trends, Media Personality Vanessa James, Lauren Shapiro of Ocean Drive Magazine, and Beth Sobol, President of Sobol Fashion Productions. On Friday, March 31, the aforementioned Nina Garcia will host the Nicole Miller 2017 Spring Collection Runway Show which will take place in a warehouse space in Fort Lauderdale's Fat Village (523 NW 1st Ave). There will be a wine reception from 9-10 p.m. and the show will start at 10 p.m. Seated and standing tickets are available as well as a limited amount of “Style Saves” priority front row

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seats available with all proceeds from those sales going to charity. Following the show, a fashion after-party will take place at Vibe on Las Olas. Underground Lauderdale Fashion Weekend continues on Saturday, April 1 with fashion shows and special presentations happening throughout the day at the same Fat Village warehouse location. In addition, in a separate section of venue ,you can buy looks right oﬀ the runway from showcased designers who are doing "see now, buy now" presentations. Also additional South Florida accessory and clothing designers will be selling their wares. Select variety of food trucks will be servicing the event, plus non-alcoholic sponsored beverages. Things come to a head on Saturday evening with the Finale Extravaganza Celebration with DJ Amber Valentine and Susanne's NYC performers/entertainers. Admission includes complimentary sponsored bar all evening. (FATVillage, 523 NW 1st Ave)The evening will be hosted by: Michael Tronn, Adam Van Buren, Joe!, Muf inhead, Hana Quist, Devin Kelly, Casey Caldwell, Archie, Athena Dion, Ryan Burke, Marzia Aloisi, Queef Latina, Daisy Deadpetals, and Linux. For more information about Underground Lauderdale Fashion Weekend or to purchase tickets to any of the events, visit UndergroundLauderdaleFashionWeekend.com.

HOLLYWOOD | INSIDE & OUT

Charles Busch

Darren Criss

Miles Gaston Villanueva

Al Pacino

By Billy Masters

I remember going for this one dude...who I basically roughed up quite a bit. He had make-up on him and everything. He came backstage. He was a good sport about it. A couple comes in afterwards and goes, 'Do you know who that was? That's our favorite gay p@rn star.' So this guy was putting on airs. He's clearly seen more than I ever have." - Darren Criss tells Conan O'Brien about making out with a gay p@rn star during a performance of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" on Broadway. Which begs the question - which one? I'm betting it's one of Michael Lucas' boys - or Lucas himself! If you're anything like me (and I believe at least some of you are), you can never have enough Tennessee Williams. Recently I dashed back to Boston to see "Night of the Iguana" with Elizabeth Ashley, Amanda Plummer and James Earl Jones. Last week, it was a play about Tennessee Williams at the Pasadena Playhouse starring Al Pacino, Garrett Clayton and Judith Light. This new play was billed as a "development production", but it sure seemed pretty polished, from the starladen cast to the swanky set to

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the ticket prices. Mind you, I'm not complaining - the rare chance to see Al Pacino at work is worth every penny.

The play is a fascinating character study of the final years of Williams' life told through the eyes of one of his last beaus, playwright Dotson Rader. Onstage Rader was portrayed by Miles Gaston Villanueva, and if his name is not as familiar as his colleagues', he was no less talented (or, for that matter, hunky). Garrett Clayton has been on quite a roll. He starred in

"King Cobra" (based on gay porn pup Brent Corrigan), he was a lead in "Hairspray: Live", and now he's holding his own opposite Al Pacino. That he's holding his own clad in some skimpy undies only gilds the lily. I must note the breathtaking Andrew Dits, who makes the most of one brief scene. Judith Light, who never disappoints, tackles a character clearly based on the trustee of Williams' legacy, Lady Maria St. Just - who has been described as neither a lady, nor a saint, nor just! Light is one of those rare stage creatures

In one weekend, I saw more Busch than I did in my 30s! The divine Charles Busch was touring California with two very different cabaret shows and, as a completist, I had to see both. "The Lady at the Mike" is his loving tribute to leading ladies he both worked with and admired. The material runs the gamut - from Elaine Stritch to Joan Rivers, from Helen Morgan to Julie Wilson. Like all great artists, he makes the material his own without ever imitating. "That Girl/That Boy" begins with Dolores Gray's "Thanks A Lot, But No Thanks" and doesn't let up until Lucille Ball's "Hey Look Me Over". His "Surabaya Johnny" was one of the more persuasive I've heard - more Lemper than Lenya

On March 9, Oklahoma Senator Ralph Shortey was found in a motel room with an underaged male. Yawn - another married politician found sleeping with a boy. But this Republican was Trump's campaign chair in Oklahoma! The details may make the situation worse for him, but I find them quite Judith Light

It would all be for naught without a galvanizing presence at the center, and Pacino (or "Mr. P" as Light calls him) is certainly that. In a masterful performance that could easily become a caricature, he etches a painfully nuanced portrait of an artist in decline. He even captures Williams' almost musical vocal cadence. The play has some rough edges, but it's a tantalizing morsel of things to come. Should anyone want my notes, all they have to do is ask. For once, I refrained from spouting my unsolicited opinions backstage.

- and makes a real argument for a full Weill/Brecht show. The audiences ate him up at Costa Mesa's Segerstrom Center, and there was near-pandemonium at Rockwell Table & Stage in Los Angeles. Nothing turns me on more than talent, and Busch has that in abundance. Should you be so fortunate to get to see him, go!

Ralph Shortley

who stalks rather than walks, who intones rather than recites, who becomes rather than acts. She is never less than riveting.

amusing. Police responded to a "check welfare" call from someone who saw the senator and youth enter a Super 8 motel - oh, the humanity. When the cops knocked on the door, Shortey said he was alone and refused to let them in. Once they threatened to enter with a pass key, he opened the door and police found him with a 17-yearold boy, who claimed to have known the senator for a year. "I used to sell weed to him," the lad said.

Uncovered texts show the tyke asking Shortey if he could help him make some money for spring break. The senator said, "I don't really have any legitimate things I need help with right now. Would you be interested in 'sexual' stuff?" The boy's dad says that his son "has a history of soliciting himself on Craigslist for sexual conduct." So I guess he's into "sexual stuff". And yet Shortey wasn't arrested - at least not for a week. He was eventually charged with three felonies - engaging in child prostitution, transporting a minor for prostitution, and engaging in prostitution within 1,000 feet of a church! Call me old fashioned, but I think we can drop that last charge if it's a Catholic church! Upon his arrest, the State Senate passed a resolution stripping Shortey's name from all legislation and barring him from using his office or parking spot. No - not the parking spot!!!

When I can almost see Garrett Clayton's "busch", it's definitely time to end yet another column. Remind me to tell you all about meeting Pacino - it's quite a story. You can read loads of other stories on www.BillyMasters.com - the site which is into all kinds of "sexual stuff". Send your questions along to Billy@BillyMasters.com and I promise to get back to you before the GOP asks Super 8 for a corporate rate! Until next time, remember, one man's filth is another man's bible. Hotspots.LGBT | 95

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id you ever wonder about that late afternoon chocolate craving that drives you to your hidden stash of Hershey's Kisses? Do you get a hankering for pizza after a monster session at the gym? Cravings for certain foods can indicate either a deficiency in the body or an emotional response that can be mistaken for hunger. Cravings of all kinds come from the central nervous system; they're a response to signals from the brain that something's missing.

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2. Drink less booze. Drinking creates cravings for everything, especially junk!

3. Sleep more. A well rested mind and body are less likely to crave carbs. 4. Satisfy yourself now. Waiting too long can make your need seem more important than it really is, turning a 250calorie slip into a 2500 calorie binge. 5. Eat more protein; it's filling and it can help control your appetite.

uTom Bonanti is a personal trainer and licensed massage therapist (MA40288) with his own one on one training studio in Ft. Lauderdale pumpnincgym.com. Contact Tom with questions regarding fitness and nutrition trainertomb@aol.com or call to schedule a free fitness intake massage (954) 557-1119.

7. Eat more fiber (fruits and veggies) that will fill you up, clean you out and help keep blood sugar steady.

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6. When you reach for candy, ask yourself why. Upset? Missing someone? Make a better choice and grab an apple instead.

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1. Limit coffee intake and other caffeinated beverages. Caffeine causes blood-sugar peaks and valleys that leave you yearning for sugary foods.

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Cravings can also originate from environmental and psychological stimuli.

Remember, you're not a victim. Here are suggestions to help bust those cravings and keep that hot body intact:

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In the mood for a half a turkey and a mammoth wedge of cheese? Some experts link such cravings to low serotonin levels in the brain. Serotonin, a neurotransmitter that enhances mood and produces a calming effect, can be replenished by chemicals found in foods containing the amino acid tryptophan, found in turkey and cheeses.

Every time the holiday season arrives, you tell yourself that you'll face it with unmitigated control. Then it happens â&#x20AC;&#x201C; pecan pie, sugar cookies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and by January you've packed on the pounds! The point is many cravings have deep seated psychological components. In short, food becomes associated with good and bad memories that stick with us.

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Craving sweets? This is usually a sign that you're not eating enough carbohydrates. Guys who work out hard go heavy on the protein to repair and build lean muscle. When you're pumping iron and doing cardio, your body also needs carbs to keep the fire burning. If you deny yourself these important energy foods, then your body will crave them, probably in the form of sugary, starchy snacks like pizza or doughnuts.

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Bruno Gmünder destaca a hombres dominicanos en nuevo libro “Hermoso” sigue el éxito del primer libro, “Domincanos”, para la marca alemana. Durante muchos años, Ernest Montgomery ha fotografiado a hombres de la República Dominicana. Su primer libro de fotos, ¨Dominicanos,¨ es un bestseller. Ahora sigue un segundo volumen de sus obras más eróticas: ¨Hermoso.¨ El título del libro alude a lo que nos espera adentro: los hombres más bellos de la República Dominicana, fotografiados por un artista destacado. 110 | Hotspots.LGBT

De la delantera del libro por Terrance Dean- En este nuevo proyecto, Hermoso, Ernest Montgomery captura hombres dominicanos en escenas íntimas y seductoras en Santo Domingo, Bonao, Barahona, Las Terrenas, Moca, Haina, San Cristóbal y San Juan de Maguana. Estas comunidades rurales están llenas de trabajadores, peluqueros, taxistas, deportistas y pequeños empresarios que son padres, tíos y hermanos que buscan

proveer a sus familias y sus comunidades. Son hombres decididos que sueñan y sueñan en grande. Ellos quieren lo que cada hombre quiere para sí mismo: una casa, la movilidad económica, y una familia amorosa. Así que trabajan diligentemente para hacer realidad su sueño. Y aunque trabajan duro, juegan y aman aún más. Montgomery nos invita a unirnos a él en un viaje. Es una misión que proporciona entrada en el mundo de estos hermosos y guapos hombres de la República Dominicana. Nos encontramos guiados por el campo, playas y barrios de estos hombres. Dentro de los pasillos del barrio, en las hendiduras de las esquinas más secas, estas imágenes reflejan el colorido interior de la vida masculina dominicana, desde la peluquería hasta el campo de béisbol, la cancha de baloncesto, la tierra verde y sus playas majestuosas. Estas imágenes son atrevidas, audaces y vibrantes. Cada uno sostiene una historia, y una visión en un mundo que no se ve a menudo al forastero. Participa y permítete estar completamente inmerso dentro de él, de ellos. Cae dentro del abismo de lo hermoso. Permita que tu imaginación fluya libremente. Permítate a la deriva sin sentido. Y, mientras estás allí, siéntete libre para sentirte alrededor, tocar, mirar, adorar y apreciar toda la maravilla. For many years, Ernest Montgomery has photographed men of the

Dominican Republic. His first photo book, Dominicanos, is a best-seller. Now follows a second volume of his most erotic works: Hermoso. The title of the book alludes to what awaits us inside: the most beautiful men of the Dominican Republic, photographed by an outstanding artist. FROM THE FOREWORD OF HERMOSO BY TERRANCE DEAN: “Hermoso” is a Spanish word meaning handsome, beautiful. It is an aesthetic one embodies and possesses naturally. For Dominican men, it is innate, part of their DNA. In this new project, Hermoso, Ernest Montgomery captures Dominican men in intimate and seductive scenes throughout Santo Domingo, Bonao, Barahona, Las Terrenas, Moca, Haina,

San Cristobal, and San Juan de Maguana. These rural communities are filled with hard-working men, laborers, barbers, taxi drivers, sports players, and small businessmen who are fathers, uncles, and brothers looking to provide for their families and their communities. They are determined men who dream and dream big. They want what every man wants for himself: a house, economic mobility, and a loving family. So they work diligently to make their dream a reality. And though they work hard, they play and love even harder. Montgomery invites us to join him on a journey. It is a mission which provides entrée into the world of these beautiful and handsome men of the

Dominican Republic. We find ourselves being guided inside the countryside, beaches, and barrios of these men. It is inside the corridors of the barrio — in the crevices of the seediest corners that these images reflect the bright colorful interior of Dominican male life — from the barbershop, to the baseball field, the basketball court, the luscious green land, and its majestic beaches. These images are daring, bold, and vibrant. Each holds a story, an insight, and a view into a world that is not often seen to the outsider. You now have access to intimately engage into a privileged world. Take part and allow yourself to be fully immersed inside him, them. Fall deep inside the abyss of the hermoso. Allow your imagination to freely flow. Allow yourself to drift mindlessly. And, while you are there, feel free to feel around, touch, gaze, adore, and appreciate all the wonder.

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appreciate those dirty Irish sullying up the gene pool.

Thankfully discrimination no longer exists in America and as proof we have one day a year when everybody dons shamrock attire and day drinks, and the streets run green with vomit. I am, of course, kidding. Not about the end of discrimination in America (it’s still

very much alive even if the Irish are no longer the targets). Or the green vomit (college towns are excellent places to look for specimens). But about the U.S. Representative who said the super racist sh*t about “somebody else’s babies.” Steve King (R-Iowa) didn’t utter those words over 160 years ago, he said or, rather, Tweeted them on March 12. There was plenty of outrage on Twitter in response to King’s “babies” comment, as there should be, but anyone who has been following King at all during his time in the House knows that he’s a racist creep who thinks that only white people contribute to civilization and that brown people don’t belong here. He is also a raging homophobe. He’s been Creep of the Week more than once before for his hateful and stupid ideas about LGBTQ people.

Imagine that. Racist AND homophobic. It’s almost like if you hate people because of their skin color you’re likely to hate them because of their sexual orientation and gender identity, too.

In May King blasted the Obama Administration for issuing guidelines to schools about keeping trans students safe. King sneered that the next directive would call for all students to become “transgendered vegans.” Shortly after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality nationwide, King said that Justices Elena Kagan and Ruth Bader Ginsburg should be impeached since they’d participated in weddings for same-sex couples and thus should have recused themselves. Shortly before the marriage equality ruling he claimed that it would throw the country into “endless trauma” because Americans would never accept it. He even introduced legislation

that would ban federal courts from hearing any cases related to marriage equality. In 2014, King suggested that gays don’t go to Heaven because they’re sinners. Earlier that year he suggested that business owners had a “God given right” to discriminate against LGBTQ people. I could go on but you could always just Google him. If you haven’t recently eaten. His long litany of racism is on full display as well. All archived on the Internets for all to see. Did I mention that both David Duke and Richard Spencer are Steve King fanboys?

You know, a few years ago in the summer I saw a package of raw meat that had been run over in a Barnes & Noble parking lot. I suspect that if that package of raw meat run over in a parking lot had a mouth, it would say things like, “We can’t restore our meat civilization with somebody else’s meat babies” and “The natural meat family is a meat man and meat woman joined together hopefully in holy meat matrimony blessed by Meat God with meat children.” In other words, Steve King is a hateful meat head. So why not donate $5, roughly the cost of a pound of raw hamburger, to Kim Weaver, who is planning a run against him? D’Anne Witkowski is a poet, writer and comedian living in Michigan with her wife and son. She has been writing about LGBT politics for over a decade. Follow her on Twitter @MamaDWitkowski.

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