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On the Scene | Stephen Lang’s Hot Pics of the Week The Hot List | Top 10 Happenings in South Florida this Week 18 u What’s Hot | Scott Holland’s Guide to Events Happening in Sofla 29 u Hot Talk | The Best Chatter on Facebook This Week 30 u Feature | RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 60 u Outlook | Pompano Bill’s Top 5 Pics 74 u Feature | Bathhouse: The Musical 81 u Restaurants | Fort Lauderdale’s Favorite Restaurants 104 u Hot Bodies | 10 Fattening Foods in Disguise 112 u Feature | Spring Arts & Entertainment Guide 118 u Genre Latino | La República de Nicaragua 124 u Creep of the Week | Roger Severino 10 u

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PTOWN MADNESS! Welcome to the annual Provincetown Issue of Hotspots! If you are thinking about an escape from South Florida over the summer or if you are here on vacation and thinking about planning your next trip, we have got an idea. Take a trip to Ptown. Check out our features on 4th of July, and Bear Invasion, Halloween in Ptown, and The Holidays in Ptown to help you plan an awesome time in one of the US's most gay friendly destinations. While most people enjoy Provincetown in the summer months, there is plenty to do there all year long and if you go during the off season, you can save a bundle. This week, we also have the Spring Arts and Entertainment guide to help you plan your cultural calendar. Many people who don't call South Florida home may think that things really slow down in the region during the off season

spring and summer months, but they couldn't be further from the truth. You will see when you check out our feature, it is chocked full of events for the concert or theatre goer in you! Our weekly Genre Latino feature is an interview with Carmen Carrera the trans activist who got her start on “RuPaul's Drag Race” a few years back. While Carrera is no stranger to controversy, she is doing her best to help highlight trans issues around the world, especially in South America. Catch up with her in this Genre Excluisva interview. Rounding out our content for this week is our Creep of the Week, Roger Severino, Queen We Love with Kitty Meow, Hot Bodies by trainer Tom Bonanti, and of course What's Hot South Florida and our weekly Top 10, both of which will help you make the most of your upcoming week.

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u The Wilton Manors City Council voted to raise the Transgender Pride Flag

(along with Rainbow Flag) at Jaycee Park on special occasions and had a Premier Raising Party.

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u Sharde Ross has fun playing with the Flip Flops

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u MDGLCC’s Scott Bader & Jorge Richa welcome everyone to their latest Luncheon at The Hyatt Regency Miami.

uGLLN Treasurer Andrew & his partner Peter have fun at the Gay Lesbian Lawyers Network Gala at The Venue.

u Dr. Listron Mannix & Chris Chavez

welcome people to the latest Pride Center’s Founders Circle Mixer.

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uRamrod’s Manny has fun with the

boys at the latest Pig Dance.

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u Ft. Lauderdale’s AJ Harris celebrated

his birthday at The Palace’s Saturday Latin brunch with friends from all over.

u Congrats to Sumac Lima who snatched

the Care Resource’s 2017 Miss ImpoweRED crown at Hunters nightclub.

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u Winter Party hosted their annual Volunteer

Appreciation/Recruitment Party at Fire & Ice.

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u The Pride Factory staff would like to thank everyone for 21 years of support.

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BATHHOUSE: THE FATE OF THE MUSICAL! THE FURIOUS

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• Ariana returns to AAA in Miami on April 14 in “The Dangerous Woman Tour” named after her megaanticipated third fulllength album.Tickets start at $53. Ticketmaster.com.

• This Broadway favorite returns to South Florida at the Kravis Center from April 18-23, tickets starting at $27. With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper. Kravis.org

• Netflix Presents Adam Sandler, David Spade, Nick Swardson, Rob Schneider in the “Here Comes The Funny Tour” at the Broward Center on April 16 with tickets starting at $89.50.

• This musical montage follows Billy, a wide-eyed youth venturing into a bathhouse for the very first time. Plays from April 13-April16 at Empire Stage theater,tickets start at $35. Empirestage.com.

• When a woman seduces Dom into the world of crime and a betrayal, the crew face trials that will test them. Stars Dwayne Johnson, Charlize Theron, Vin Diesel and Scott Eastwood. Opens on April 14.

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• The Grammy nominated group are “Closer” than you think as they will be appearing in Miami at American Airlines Arena on April 13. Tickets start at $21. Get them at Ticketmaster.com.

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• The Emmy award winning comedienne actress, writer and producer offers an evening of stand-up comedy at Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center on April 15. Tickets start at $35.

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• Marvin Hamlisch and lyricist Carole Bayer-Sager created this musical about their own real-life romance, then got their friend Neil Simon to write the script. At the Lake Worth Playhouse, April Miznerparkculturalcenter.com 14-16, starting at $23.

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• Rocktopia celebrates the fusion of classical music with classic rock featuring five worldclass vocalists, five top notch rock musicians, an orchestra and choir at the Broward Center on April 18. Starting at $30. Browardcenter.org

• Chris Botti, a mesmerizing trumpet player with a passion for melodies who reigns as the world's largest-selling jazz instrumentalist plays at the Kravis Center on April 15, tickets start at $25. Kravis.org.

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WHATS HOT

By Scott Holland

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s HOT

South Florida

ast Monday, Miami Beach Gay Pride kicked off the 2017 festivities with the raising of the Pride Flag at City Hall and then presented their annual Miss Miami Beach Gay Pride Pageant. Congrats go out to the new Queen of Miami Beach Pride, Joanna James. On Tuesday, Le Boy presented the finals of their Andrew Christian Amateur Strip Contest with special guest judge and Andrew Christian Model Arad Winwin. On Thursday, MBGP presented Light Up Miami, buildings across the 305 were lit up with Pride colors. On Friday Night, MBGP presented their VIP party at W South Beach around their beautiful pool. The event

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featured Celebrity Grand Marshall Ross Matthew, Elvis Duran, Advocate Marshal Uncle Johnny Pool and many more celebrities with music by DJ Tracy Young. This party was a who's who of Miami Beach and beyond. Saturday and Sunday, was the 9th annual Miami Beach Gay Pride with fantastic performances on both the Latin and main stages as well as amazing after parties and the now famous Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade. The official numbers are not in yet, but rest assured there were well over 100,000 attendees. Congrats to the Dave Cook, Richard Murray and the entire Board of MBGP on a job well done!

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The beautiful and talented The beautiful and talented Lips presents Lips presents Dragalicious Dragalicious Ariana Grande returns to Ariana Grande returns to Easter Easter with their annual with their annual Best Best American Airlines Arena American Airlines Arena Easter Bonnet Contest during Easter Bonnet Contest during tonight in her Dangerous tonight in her Dangerous their infamous Gospel their infamous Gospel Woman Tour, named after Woman Tour, named after Brunch. For more information Brunch. For more information her mega-anticipated third her mega-anticipated third call them at 954-567-0987. call them at 954-567-0987. full-length album.Tickets full-length album.Tickets start at $53 at start at $53 at The Ramrod The Ramrod presents presents EDC EDC Ticketmaster.com. Ticketmaster.com. (Enforced Dress Code) on the (Enforced Dress Code) on the patio from 9pm to 12 am patio from 9pm to 12 am u SATURDAY APR. 15 APR. 15 u SATURDAY hosted by the South Florida hosted by the South Florida Southern Nights Fort Southern Nights Fort Kennel Club. Kennel Club.

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The GFLGLCC (Greater Fort Lauderdale Gay and lesbian Chamber of Commerce) presents their April Mixer the Ramada Oakland Park Inn (3001 N Federal Highway) from 5:30-7:30pm. Admission is free for GFLGLCC members and only $10 for future members and includes one complimentary Reyka Vodka drink and Hors D'oeuvres. To RSVP (which is highly encouraged) or for more information email: Ronny@GFLGLCC.org.

Village Pub presents their 5th annual Village Voice starting tonight at 10pm and going through June 7. This is a 6 week preliminary competition hosted by Nicolette with semifinals May 31 and finals on June 7.

Hunters presents Mimi Imfurst as Charity Case in “Cocktails Fot A Cause” from 6-9pm with the show at 8pm. They will also feature prizes and giveaways by Dominic Ford.

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Nine-time GRAMMY Award-winner, Golden Globe Award nominee and multiplatinum R&B legend Mary J. Blige will release her 13th studio album, Strength of a Woman, on April 28th via Capitol Records. Featuring production by DJ Camper, Bam, Hit-Boy, and Kaytranada, the highly anticipated release will feature collaborations with Kanye West, Quavo (of Migos), DJ Khaled and Missy Elliot amongst others. The album's latest single, “Love Yourself,” features vocals from Kanye West as well as production by DJ Camper. The single once again proves Blige to be at the top of her game, displaying the songstress' signature

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“It doesn’t matter what color or gender or faith you are. There are so many marginalized groups right now under attack. When one of us is vulnerable, all of us are vulnerable.” —Actor PATRICIA ARQUETTE speaking at the GLAAD awards, at which she praised the life and “bravery” of Alexis Arquette, her late transgender sister.

“I think [young people] have no idea how we would be arrested in the streets and kept from ever feeling normal. I grew up when people didn’t believe it when you told them Liberace was gay. Liberace!”

—Actor HARVEY FIERSTEIN, speaking to the Hollywood Reporter on the problem with today’s LGBTQ youth. WFOR-CBS.

“I thought I would be disappointing them if they knew I was gay…”

—Entertainer BARRY MANILOW, 70, explaining why he keep his same-sex partner a secret for 40 years.

“Hey, old couple trying to sell your cute house on 21st Court in Wilton Manors: Move your car with the Trump/Pence sticker and it might sell!” —Photojournalist STEPHEN R. LANG, Fort Lauderdale

“It feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I was living a lie.”

—WWII veteran PATRICIA DAVIES, aged 90, of the United Kingdom, who just came out as transgender. Davies was married for many years to a female but feared coming out as trans until now.

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“I’d say this cover represents me getting my long awaited revenge on all those boys who didn’t want to hold hands in public when I was finding out about love for the first time…” —Model ANDREJA PEJIC, who just made history by becoming the first transgender model on the cover of the Portugal edition of GQ magazine

“With the latest revelations, I think we can all deduce that it would not be possible to place so many people with direct connections to Putin on one campaign unless it was being managed by one person with all the connections. Putin, Manafort, Flynn, Paige, Stone, et al. There is no conceivable way for these people to be coincidentally hired by any [one] administration. These are people bought and paid for by Russia. And it will all come out at some point. This is not going to end well…” —EVAN LOBEL, Fort Lauderdale

“I mean…props to your kid for being on the honor roll, but putting that dopey bumper sticker on the car is more permanent than a tattoo… and what if he flunks out and is selling hand-jobs for loose change in a month or two? You just ruined a perfectly good car!” —ADAM COHEN, social commentator, West Palm Beach

“We believe climate change should be addressed on a global basis through multi-national agreements such as the Paris Agreement. We hope that the United States continues to play a constructive role in furthering solutions to these challenges, and at GE, we will continue to lead with our technology and actions.”

—JEFF IMMELT, CEO of General Electric, taking President Donald Trump to task for his anti-climate and anti-science agenda.

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At what age did drag become an interest At what age did drag become an interest n week three of “RuPaul's Drag Race” n week three of “RuPaul's Drag Race” and how did you pick your name? and how did you pick your name? season nine, the challenge was to create an season nine, the challenge was to create an Drag became an interest to me at 18 years Drag became an interest to me at 18 years original fairy tale princess including a original fairy tale princess including a old and I chose my name because of two people old and I chose my name because of two people story line, a fantasy frock, and a sassy side kick story line, a fantasy frock, and a sassy side kick I really admire: Kimora Lee Simmons and Kim I really admire: Kimora Lee Simmons and Kim which also has to be played by the queens. The which also has to be played by the queens. The Kardashian Kardashian top three were Trinity, Valentina (she may be a top three were Trinity, Valentina (she may be a newbie, but has amazing potential) and newbie, but has amazing potential) and How many times did you apply to be on How many times did you apply to be on Peppermint, while the bottom two were Peppermint, while the bottom two were RPDR and how did it feel when you found Kimora and Aja. In the end Trinity was the Kimora and Aja. In the end Trinity was the RPDR and how did it feel when you found out you got chosen? winner and Kimora Sashayed away after Aja winner and Kimora Sashayed away after Aja out you got chosen? I applied three times and it felt wonderful the I applied three times and it felt wonderful the killed the Lip synch. killed the Lip synch. third time around as the third time is always a It was a pleasure to sit down with Kimora It was a pleasure to sit down with Kimora third time around as the third time is always a charm. I was excited that my dream was going charm. I was excited that my dream was going for this Hotspots exclusive interview. for this Hotspots exclusive interview. to come true. to come true. 30 | Hotspots.LGBT

Tell me something people would be surprised to know about you. I am kind and I am not the villain people think I am. I love my life and enjoy it. I am just a normal human being. What's ahead for Kimora Blac? Music make up, it will be fun, just working on RuPaul stuff now. For more information on Kimora you can go to his website: Kimorablac.com or follow him on social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ Kimora blac.com

Is there any additional pressure now that RuPaul has been on for eight seasons and two allstar seasons? I don't feel like it matters. We are all in this competition fairly and we all want to be the best.

Although it was short, tell me about your RuPaul's Drag Race experience? It was good. I mean there are definitely things I would have done differently, but I gave it the best I could at that very moment and I walked out with my head held high. I walked away with good critiques that I will learn from and I made some amazing friends.

So, how do you get your butt to look so bootylicious? I have pads and I am really good at making padsâ&#x20AC;Ś.it's all padding.

Are you single or married? I am basically married for five years and he is amazing. Who do you want to win? I would love to see Trinity win as she is well rounded: pageantry, drag, etcâ&#x20AC;Ś..and she is super talented.

I walked away with good critiques that I will learn from and I made some amazing friends.

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Bearsurrection Fort Lauderdale set out to establish a world-class bear event that promotes Fort Lauderdale Beach and Wilton Manors, while providing comradery within the bear community, and bene iting one or more local gay oriented charities. The event is aimed as a replacement to the once successful week long, beach/destination event provided for the bear community in Fort Lauderdale which had three successful years, from its inauguration in 2013 to the last year of the event in 2015, where the

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event saw signi icant growth on a yearly basis. Bearsurrection Fort Lauderdale will reestablish the Fort Lauderdale/Wilton Manors area as the premiere holiday vacation spot for Bears and their admirers. They have declared Fort Lauderdale Bear Territory from the Beach to the Drive. What follows is a schedule of events for Bearsurrection 2017, events may change or be added. Check Bearsurrection.com for complete up-to-date information.

Underground Bear Party at Ramrod (1508 NE 4th Ave., Fort Lauderdale) Midnight till 3 a.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 15 Mykonos Splash at Yoga Drive (2554 NE 9th Ave., Wilton Manors) 12 p.m. till 6 p.m. Twisted Party at Hunters Nightclub (2232 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors) 9 p.m. till 3 a.m. SUNDAY, APRIL 16 Wet Bear Pool Party at Windamar Beach Resort (543 Breakers Ave., Fort Lauderdale) 12 p.m. till 5 p.m. For more information, or a complete up to date listing go to Bearsurrection.com

DAILY EVENTS Coﬀee Time at Broken Heel (2172 Wilton Dr. Wilton Manors) From 7 a.m. till 1 p.m. Sebastian St. Beach Blast! 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. Gym Sportsbar Happy Hour 5 p.m. till 9 p.m. THURSDAY, APRIL 13 Bear-Bod Broga® at Yoga Drive (2554 NE 9th Avenue Wilton Manors) 5 p.m. till 6 p.m. Mega Woof Party at Georgie's Alibi / Monkey Bar (2266 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors) 9 p.m. till 2 a.m. FRIDAY, APRIL 14 Latin Rhythm Night at Club Bailo (7020 NW 72nd Ave., Miami) 10 p.m. till 5 a.m. with DJ Nando

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Toga Time in Provincetown! With a Carnival 2017 theme of Gods and Goddesses, the mind reels at the costume and parade float possibilities. From the opening “everyone in the pool” party to the colossal Drag Bingo, to the largest parade on Cape Cod, Provincetown's Carnival, August 12th-19th is THE gay, gay, gay, party of the year attracting thousands of visitors. Finally, in spite of the crowds and partying, Provincetown has no shortage of getaway spaces to be with someone special. Grab your sneakers, pack a backpack with food, water and essentials and walk the West-End Jetty over to magical Long Point, an island unto itself adjacent to the town. This spit of land offers a gorgeous stretch of beach and total privacy. A leisurely walk along the rocks should take you about 40 minutes and make sure you head back before dusk. If you are looking for the quintessential P'town moment with your new or old someone this is the place and the price is right. Free to one and all.

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Don't Look Now but Here Come the Bears! The incoming and outgoing parade of men begins with the sly whispers that reach a resounding cheer come the 8th of July, “The Bears are back!” Provincetown's annual Bear Week, July 8th-16th is one of the happiest times of the year for nightclubs, retail shops, art galleries, and perhaps the biggest winner of them all - restaurants. No secret Bears love to eat and food and libations for every budget are found all over town. If oysters really do the trick for you, take advantage of Happy Hour and fresh off the boat oysters for $1. For a truly great “time out” head to the benches in front of the historic Town Hall (Back in the day this was known as the “Meat Rack”). Enjoy your lunch al fresco and enjoy the ever changing talent show passing by. It is the best view in town. The official Bear Week schedule at PTownBears.org offers a dizzying line-up of events and parties happening at clubs all over town including the Fur Sunday Pre-Party and the Bear Boat Sunday Cruise. Other, must not miss, events include the late, late show, free to one and all, happening in front of the downtown pizza shop, in the heart of the action. Bars are closed, the music is done and the last chapter of the night unfolds with a massive street gathering that continues into the wee hours.

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Mix, mingle and dance your patootie off at the one of the town's biggest outdoor dance parties and home to THE legendary Tea. DJ superstars keep the dance floor bumping and grinding, while above and below the wide expanse of the outdoor deck are hundreds of meet and greet opportunities. The waterfront celebrations on the 4th of July will be extended to flow into a front and center view of the fireworks

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they are. The town's main drag, nestled between the harbor and the magical dunes, is non-stop action during Independence Week- June 29July 7. Yes, there is so much going on it takes a week to fit it all in. The pulsating music reverberates down the center of town as the week kicks into high gear with an Underwear Party on June 29th. Here's your chance to see what the boys have to offer! It is party central all along the mile long main drag with more than one fun in the sun, pool party.

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Provincetown. Beads and bangles and whatnots can be found across town at thrift stores, retail shops, and specialized costumers, for the town is Mardi Gras central when it comes to finding the perfect, and if you choose, outrageous get-up for Halloween. Dressing up is P'town's stock in trade and the shops pretty much have the market cornered when it comes to the, something for everyone, outfit. As for make-up there are a number of shops ready to do you, in whatever fantasy you desire. Once your look is set you are ready for the non-stop revelry happening everywhere. You have to love a town where an entire street turns into a haunted neighborhood, a local theater is transformed into a walk-thru house of chills and thrills and the town hall hosts an epic

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You don a costume, wait till dark and collect bags of candy-is there any wonder why Halloween trick or treating is one of our favorite childhood holidays? For most grownups Halloween is simply a memory but in the Never Land, better known as Provincetown, Halloween is one of the biggest celebrations of the year where trick or treating takes on an entirely new meaning and the trick may actually be more fun than the treat. When it comes to Halloween nobody does it better than Provincetown where it is never a one night affair. The festivities begin to kick on October 27th when Provincetown's retail shops start humming as visitors and locals build their costumes for the week-end. There is no need for anyone to schlepp a costume to

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bacchanal is the annual arrival of the bears for Spooky Bear Weekend. Cubs, Otters, Chubs, Pandas, Polars and of course the requisite Goldilocks are all welcome to join our hirsute friends at a number of Bear events happening all weekend long including the Greet n' Treat, Spooky Tea, Spooky Ball, Spooky Fun House.. you get the idea it is Spooky Bear time all around. The restaurants are all hip to the fact that Bears and friends love good food and you will find a number of special menus tailored especially to those manly appetites. Check out PTownEvents.com for a score card of events that will increase as Halloween draws closer. Everyone wants to get into the act to re-live and celebrate a holiday which is way too much fun to leave to the kids.

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Masquerade Ball on Saturday, October 28. Day and night, the nightclubs come to life with no shortage of entertainment and this is Provincetown, so DJs and juke boxes are pumping at a variety of locations throughout the town. What good is it to build an amazing costume if there is nowhere to show it off? In P'town there is no better stage than the street. Provincetown's mile long main drag offers the best free show in town. Imaginative, provocative, and downright ingenious, the array of costumes is mind boggling and the best viewing can be found in the endless street parade. It is too much fun to hold for one night so you can depend on the parade partying to begin on October 27 and continue thru 31. Adding a fun dimension to the Halloween

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u uWhen did you decide you wanted to do When did you decide you wanted to do drag and when did you realize it would be drag and when did you realize it would be a profession? a profession? I was in college and we had been going to I was in college and we had been going to the Warsaw ballroom and seeing all of this the Warsaw ballroom and seeing all of this amazing drag represented on stage, such as amazing drag represented on stage, such as the legendary iconic Diva Patty Cakes, and the the legendary iconic Diva Patty Cakes, and the talents of Electra. It was just a slew of the talents of Electra. It was just a slew of the most inspirational creative dynamic most inspirational creative dynamic

individuals one would have ever seen in their life. That's when I decided I wanted to do drag. My very first time working or being in drag was a paying opportunity, so I immediately knew that I would have this as my profession uWho is your drag mother and who is your

favorite queen other than your drag mother and why? The artist Craig Coleman AKA of Allah was the person I would say or consider to be my drag mother. She encouraged me to enter the diva at the House of Warsaw competition.

u What is your favorite number to perform and why? My all-time favorite song to perform is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shacklesâ&#x20AC;? by Mary Mary. Victor Calderone remixed it and debuted it at Crowbar for the Sunday night party called Anthem. I remember it was like a rush for all of the divas of the night to get together or to see who would be able to perform the song first. It became one of the most powerful anthems in dance music history. Jeffrey Sanker had me perform it at all his major circuit parties. There were several attempts to get Mary Mary to come and perform it and as a result of their religious convictions they decided against it, but this gave me an even greater desire and a greater incentive to want to perform it: to claim the power of performing their song

uWhat is the best thing that has happened to you and drag? One that immediately comes to mind was getting to laugh and have a real heart-to-heart Kiki with the legendary Eartha Kitt. Over one White Party Weekend, Miami Go Magazine produced a concert with Eartha Kitt and I was the MC. We were taken to the fabulous home of music guru Desmond Child. Prior to us entering the event, we sat in our car gossiping having a laugh discussing my shoes size and all of the amazing accomplishments, controversial or otherwise, in Miss Kittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career. uWhat differentiates you from other queens; what makes you unique? I think we are all unique in our own special way. I say what makes me unique is my ability to entertain as my alter ego Kitty Meow or the real man Shawn Palacious. I do have a tendency of getting bored very quickly so this gives me an opportunity to dabble and play on both sides of the fence.

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“Bathhouse: the Musical!” is a rousing, carousing musical montage, with music and lyrics by Tim Evanicki and Esther Daack. Presented by Empire Stage (1140 North Flagler Ave, Fort Lauderdale), the show will kick off its run on Thursday, April 13 and will play through April 30. This musical follows the story of Billy, a wide-eyed youth venturing into a bathhouse for the very first time. He's looking for love, but soon realizes that the other patrons are looking for something… a little more temporary. With some guidance, Billy soon learns the ins and outs of bathhouse etiquette. Tim Evanicki said: “I am so excited to be remounting “Bathhouse: The Musical!” in Fort Lauderdale! The National Tour enjoyed such a successful run when they were here in 2008, I'm thrilled to be bringing the show back to such great audiences like the ones we find in South Florida!” “Bathhouse: the Musical!” premiered at the Orlando International Fringe Theater Festival in Orlando, Florida in June 2006 before the show found a home at the Footlight Theater in the same city. From 74 | Hotspots.LGBT

there, the show's success blossomed to include productions in five countries in North America, Europe, and Australia. The show features four guys, four bath towels and tons of campy musical numbers poking fun at the cultural of gay bathhouses. The cast features 'Bathhouse' veterans and newcomers. Timothy Oriani returns to reprise the role of Billy, that he played in the 2015 Rochester, NY production. Sean Patrick Philibin will play Maurice, a Bathhouse regular that has all the boys' attention, a role which he played in 2014 in Orlando, FL. New comers Greg Buckheit steps into the bathtowel of Teddy, a young twink with a penchant for bears, singing one of the show's most popular songs: “Bearchaser.” Tim Garnham join the cast from NYC, as “David,” the slightly-effeminate gym bunny. Garnham is no stranger to the Empire Stage, as he recently performed there as part of the National Tour cast of 'Naked Boys Singing.' The show runs 90 minutes and begins performances at Empire Stage on April 13 and runs through April 30. Tickets are from $35-$50 and can be purchased by going to: Bathhousethemusical.com; or by calling the box office at 1-888-202-1708.

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restaurants BEEFCAKES (at Boardwalk) 1721 N. Andrews Ave., Ft. 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.

EAT 2150 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Eatinwiltonmanors.com 954-626-0722 New Italian-American restaurant and deli combining modern and traditional dishes. FLIP FLOPS DOCKSIDE EATERY 3051 NE 32nd Ave., Ft. Lauderdale FlipFlopsDocksideEatery.com 954-567-1672 Relax on the dock while sipping a specialty cocktail or eating a fresh, madeto-order item from the menu.

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK GEORGIE’S ALIBI & MONKEY BAR 2266 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors AlibiWiltonManors.com 954-565-2526 Relaxed patio atmosphere with a full menu offering awardwinning burgers, wings, hot & cold sandwiches, sliders, flat bread pizzas and fresh fish, shrimp and chicken entrees. Full bar. Check out “Drag Yourself to Brunch,” starring Dee Dee Van Carter and a cast of entertainers, for brunch and entertainment every Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Listings continue next page 4

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

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

MIND YOUR MANORS 2045 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors MindYourManorsPub.com A fun, relaxing garden pub and wine bar serving comfort food and homegrown hospitality. Enjoy a wide range

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 spin-

GREEN BAR & KITCHEN KaluzRestaurant.com 954-772-2209 Modern American dining with spectacular waterfront views from an elegant dining room or from a more casual patio and outdoor bar.

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of creative cocktails, craft beers and a very unique wine list. NABU AMERICAN FUSION BUFFET 3485 N. Federal Hwy. 954-568-2208 NabuAmericanFusionBuffet.com This place offers it all: Japanese, American, Italian and Chinese.

ning great music. Great burgers, fresh seafood and amazing Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. RUMORS BAR “PALATE PARTY” 2426 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors RumorsBarWiltonManors.com 954-565-8851 Full bar, restaurant and entertainment venue serving fresh, local ingredients in delicious dishes by award-winning Cutthroat Kitchen chef Robyn Almodovar. SAGE 2378 N. Federal Highway sagecafe.net 954-565-2229 Chic, intimate bistro delivering French country cooking in a romantic locale with patio seating.

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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.

SHOOTERS WATERFRONT 3033 NE 32nd Ave, Ft. Lauderdale ShootersWaterfront.com 954-566-2855 Popular, spacious dining with a comprehensive menu and dining right on the Intracoastal.

THAI SPICE 1514 E. Commercial Blvd thaispicefla.com 954-771-4535 Voted the “Best Thai Restaurant in South Florida 2015” by the Sun-Sentinel, this gem dishes up Thai classics and specials by owner/chef Michael Tatton on a huge menu

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CONTINUED from previous page 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 halfoff appetizers and drinks from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. TROPICS PIANO BAR & RESTAURANT 2000 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors TropicsWM.com 954-537-6000 Tropics Restaurant & Piano Bar is a warm, friendly place where you

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can enjoy fine dining, cocktails and live entertainment. Whether you’re looking for great food with an atmosphere to match or simply a place to socialize with friends, you’re sure to find it here. Patrons can relax in one of our three dining rooms or three full-service bars. Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.2 a.m., Fri-Sat, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 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 warm, inviting restaurant that has been at the top of its class since it was opened in 1989 by Adam Zucker. Open Sun-Thurs, 4 p.m.10 p.m., Fri and Sat, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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intrepid, brief wearing, souls. Another fun event which should be sub-titled “pace yourself!” is the Inn Stroll. A dozen plus inns open their doors to show off their holiday finery, introduce guests to their accommodations and offer a repast and a libation. This is a fun, free event giving you a chance to peek behind the curtains, but keep in mind, in order to appreciate all of the inns, sipping the refreshments may be a good idea or you will never make it thru to the Stroll's finish. Holidays means shopping and if you 'jones' for bargains the Shop Hop-Great Things Come in Provincetown Baskets, is a sales bonanza. Provincetown's eclectic retailers offer steep discounts on a number of one-of-a-kind gifts and many of the stores are happy to ship your purchases home so no need to tote those bags. Your first step should be registering at the Holly Folly headquarters located in the center of town. In addition to a list of participating retailers you can sign up to compete for a number of special prizes. Save your appetite for one of the most popular events of the week-end - Souper Saturday. Just follow the scent to a downtown restaurant for a sampling of soups from many of the town's most popular eateries. Drinks are also available for what swiftly turns into a “If you taste mine, I'll taste yours,” party. This is great fun and the perfect opportunity to mix and mingle with both locals and visitors. As night falls the town literally glows with thousands of sparkling lights bathed in the warming glow of the Pilgrim Monument, the all-granite monolith, lit for the season, stands tall as the town's unofficial sentry. No end to the entertainment including the Gay Men's Chorus at the Town Hall and also happening is the Ugly Sweater/Hard Candy Party, some rather unconventional holiday caroling and a production of A Christmas Carol bearing little resemblance to what Mr. Dickens had in mind. You can finish off the week-end by wearing your best pajamas to the Sunday morning, “I woke up like this,” Drag Brunch. Nowhere else will you find a holiday celebration like this one and so as not to miss a thing find a complete schedule at PTown.org. When you need it bad- P'town has it good Say goodbye to what was and welcome what will be in 2018 with Provincetown's First Light Celebration & Fireworks December 29 - January 2. This is, party like it's July, throughout the town with a wide variety of entertainment from drag to headliners to something for Von Trapp wanna be's- A Sound of Music sing-a-thon. Fittingly enough the party ends with a gigantic fireworks display over Provincetown Harbor at dusk.

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Spring Arts and Entertainment Guide

By Ian Maloney

e are already in the middle of the spring (early summer here) in South Florida and our social calendars are still quite full of arts and entertainment events. Long gone are the days when cultural events could only be found during the high season. Now, there is hardly even a slowdown, the events roll from one season to another. Despite the fact that some of our snow bird friends will have gone home, those of us who live here are thankful for the chance to experience so many wonderful happenings. APRIL

Invisible The Hub at the LGBT Visitor's Center (1130 Washington Ave., Miami Beach) April 13-May 31 – Hours may vary Invisible is an art instillation that consists of portraits and written testimonials of the participants as well as a video documentary where each individual tells their story of invisibility. Invisible focuses on individuals who either feel or have felt invisible or believe that society treats them as invisible. Featuring the creativity of Vladimir Rios and the photography of Lester Blum. There will be an opening night cocktail reception at the Hub on Thursday, April 13 from 6-9 p.m. For more information, call Lori at (305) 397-8914.

Ariana Grande: The Dangerous Women Tour with Special Guest Lil Mix American Airlines Arena (601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami) Friday, April 14- 7:30 p.m. 112 | Hotspots.LGBT

2016 saw Grande release her megaanticipated third full-length album, “Dangerous Woman,” driven by the title track, which captured No. 1 on both iTunes Overall Top Songs Chart and Top Pop Songs Chart minutes

Ariana Grande after release. “Dangerous Woman” also debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, earning her the distinction of becoming the irst artist to debut on the chart with the lead single from her irst three albums. For ticket info, visit AAArena.com

Adam Sandler Net lix presents: “Sandy Wexler's Here Comes the Funny Tour” Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 SW 5th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale) Sunday, April 16- 7 p.m. Get ready to laugh you're a$$ oﬀ when the 90's SNL alums and A-List movie stars bring their standup bits to Fort Lauderdale. This show will feature live performances by Adam Sandler, David Spade, Nick Swardson, and Rob

Schneider. “Sandy Wexler” is Sandler's new lick that will be released on Amazon on April 14. For more information or for tickets, visit BrowardCenter.org

Kinky Boots “Kinky Boots” Kravis Center (701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach) April 18-23- Show times vary Making its Kravis Center debut, “Kinky Boots” is Broadway's huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. For more info, visit Kravis.org

David Sedaris David Sedaris Adrienne Arsht Center (1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami) Thursday, April 20- 8 p.m. NPR Humorist and bestselling author David Sedaris brings his comedic storytelling to the Arsht Center for one night only. Sedaris has become one of America's preeminent humor writers. He slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness. For tickets visit ArshtCenter.org

Slow Burn Theatre presents: “Aida” Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 SW 5th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale) April 20- May 7- Performance times vary Winner of four 2000 Tony Awards, Elton John and Tim Rice's “Aida” is a musical bursting with contemporary energy chronicling the love triangle between Aida, a Nubian princess stolen from her

country, Amneris, an Egyptian princess, and Radames, the soldier they both love. For more info including performance times and ticket prices, visit SlowBurnTheatre.org

Todrick Hall Todrick Hall- “Straight outta Oz” Tour Parker Playhouse (707 NE 8th St, Ft. Lauderdale) April 22- 8:30 p.m Fresh oﬀ of Broadway in his star turn as Lola in “Kinky Boots,” Todrick Hall makes his triumphant return to South Florida for a command performance of “Straight Outta Oz,” a new “twister” on L. Frank Baum's most classic creation, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." This show is great for the family with powerful musical numbers, innovative sets, sensational choreography, dazzling costumes and a great social message. For ticket info, visit ParkerPlayhouse.com

Neil Diamond Neil Diamond BB&T Center (2555 NW 136th Ave, Sunrise) April 26- 8 p.m. Music icon, Grammy Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Member Neil Diamond will celebrate his unparalleled career spanning 50 years with a world tour. The 50 Year Anniversary World Tour, produced by Live Nation, will stop at BB&T Center on Wednesday, April 26. For more information about Diamond's concert, visit TheBBTCenter.com Hotspots.LGBT | 113

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“The King and I” Rodgers & Hammerstein's “The King and I” Adrienne Arsht Center (1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami) May 9-21- Performance times vary Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's “The King and I” directed by Tony Award Winner Bartlett Sher and winner of four 2015 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, comes to the Arsht Center in Miami for a two week run. “The King and I” tells the story of an 19th Century teacher who is hired to teach the King of Siam's wives and children. Shall we dance? For ticket info, visit ArshtCenter.org.

“The Sound of Music” “The Sound of Music” Kravis Center (701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach) May 9-14- Performance times vary “The hills are alive” again in this brand new production of “The Sound of Music,” directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien and hailed by the Los Angeles Times as “Sparkling, fresh and lively.” The beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony, Grammy and Academy Award winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Edelweiss” and the title song. For more info, visit Kravis.org

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Haters Roast: The Shady Tour. When sharptongued queens from RuPaul's Drag Race take to the stage with stingers and zingers - from politics to love, to social media and even their

“Haters Roast” "sisters" on stage, anything is fair game. It's an evening of hilarious comedy - the shady way. Let it rip! Staring “RuPaul's Drag Race” winners Bob the Drag Queen, Alaska, Jinx Monsoon, as well as Florida's own Ginger Minge and Latrice Royale, and many more of your favorite queens. For ticket info, visit ParkerPlayhouse.com

The Weeknd The Weeknd- Starboy: Legend of the Fall 2017 World Tour BB&T Center (2555 NW 136th Ave, Sunrise) May 11- 7:30 p.m. Grammy Award winning and multi-platinum selling music artist The Weeknd will bring his irst-ever world tour, Starboy: Legend of the Fall 2017 World Tour, to BB&T Center Thursday, May 11. Following his meteoric rise to the top of the hip hop charts, The Weeknd will take over South Florida for one night only as his tour makes a stop in Sunrise. For ticket info, visit TheBBTCenter.com

Monty Python’s “Spamalot” Monty Python's “Spamalot” Kravis Center (701 Okeechobee Blvd, West

Palm Beach) May 18-June 4- Performance times vary Lovingly ripped oﬀ from the classic ilm comedy “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” “Spamalot” retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful showgirls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. Did we mention the bevy of beautiful show girls? The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony Awards, including "Best Musical," and received 14 Tony Award nominations. For ticket info, visit Kravis.org

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Summer Shorts “Mama Mia” Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 SW 5th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale) May 19-21- Performance times vary Writer Catherine Johnson's sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone's having the time of their lives! For more information, visit BrowardCenter.org

Idina Menzel Idina Menzel Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 SW 5th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale) May 24- 8 p.m. Tony Award-winner and Broadway icon Idina Menzel takes the Au-Rene stage for one night only! Menzel irst reached stardom on Broadway in her Tony-nominated role as Maureen in the

“Summer Shorts” America's Short Play Festival Adrienne Arsht Center (1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami) June 1- July 2- Show times vary America's Short Play Festival is back in 2017 with an all-new line up of the best short plays in the country! Come celebrate the diversity of Miami through laughter in 90 action-packed minutes starring a company of South Florida theatre all-stars. You won't want to miss this season's all new collection of heavy-on-the-comedy scripts penned by the country's best writers including City Theatre National Short Play Competition winners. Visit ArshtCenter.org for more info.

Trevor Noah Kravis Center (701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach) June 3- 8 p.m. Host of the Emmy and Peabody Awardwinning “The Daily Show,” comedian Trevor Noah brings his unique brand of humor to the Kravis stage. Known for his incisive social and political commentary and for his gift for storytelling, Noah was nominated for Personality of the Year at the 2014 and 2015 MTV Africa Music Awards and won in 2015. He continues to perform for sold-out audiences in ive continents. For tickets, visit Kravis.org

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Anne Wilson Anne Wilson of Heart Parker Playhouse (707 NE 8th St, Ft. Lauderdale) June 8- 8 p.m. Heart frontwoman and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ann Wilson brings her legendary voice to Parker Playhouse for one night only! Expect to hear Heart classics — “Crazy on You,” “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” “What About Love,” “Alone” — and songs from her solo work and iconic soulstirring covers.” For tickets visit ParkerPlayhouse.com

South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 SW 5th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale) June 10- 8 p.m. The Pride Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and Steel Drum Band will take the stage in the Amaturo Theater as they celebrate the contribution of gay and lesbian composers and the gay and lesbian band movement. Guest vocalists and dancers will be invited to join forces with the band. For more information, visit PrideWindEnsemble.org

U2 U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 Hard Rock Stadium (347 Don Shula Dr, Miami Gardens) June 11- 7 p.m. Ireland's most famous musicians, and some might argue the most famous band in the world, will bring the Joshua Tree Tour to Hard Rock Stadium along with special guests One Republic. This one night only show is sure to sell out, but as of press time, some tickets are available. Visit Ticketmaster.com for ticket info.

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“Finding Neverland” Broward Center for the Performing Arts June 13-25- Performance times vary Directed by visionary Tony winner Diane Paulus, “Finding Neverland” tells the Gypsy Kings incredible story behind one of the world's Gypsy Kings most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Kravis Center (701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to ind Palm Beach) inspiration until he meets four young June 11- 8 p.m. brothers and their beautiful widowed A vibrant fusion of Spanish lamenco, gypsy mother. Spellbound by the boys' enchanting rhapsody and salsa funk, the Gipsy Kings make-believe adventures, he sets out to introduced the world to their one-of-a-kind sound write a play that will astound London nearly 40 years ago. After selling close to 20 theatergoers. For more information visit million albums, the wildly popular group that BrowardCenter.org

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¿Dónde demonios está Carmen Carrera? La estrella de Drag Race ha cambiado de hombre a mujer después del show—ahora, Ella está ayudando a la transición mundial también. Con Chris Azzopardi Carmen Carrera se llama a sí misma una persona "cambiada" después de competir en la tercera temporada de "RuPaul's Drag Race" en 2011. Tras su paso por el espectáculo, la modelo puertorriqueña-peruana cambió de hombre a mujer y ahora utiliza su propia experiencia como transgénero para inspirar a otros que están luchando con su identidad de género. Para cumplir con su misión 118 | Hotspots.LGBT

de destacar los asuntos trans en el extranjero, Carrera viajó recientemente a São Paulo, Brasil, para un episodio de la serie "Outpost" por Fusion, que mina mundialmente resonante historias humanas, sociales y culturales. Aquí, ella habla de la experiencia de abrir los ojos, así como aquellos que todavía la consideran una "broma". De ¨Drag Race¨ a activista

"Drag Race" fue un momento

en mi pasado - quería hacer ese show porque sabía que después del show iba a la transición, por lo que, para mí, siempre va a ser una cápsula del tiempo en mi vida. Y honestamente, he crecido tanto como una persona desde entonces. La comunidad de "Drag Race" me conocía desde la escena del club. Tengo ahora 31 años. Soy una esposa. Soy una madrastra. Todavía soy muy divertido (risas), pero soy mucho más responsable de lo que nunca he sido, y también estoy feliz por ello. Me veo a mí misma como una mujer trans muy privilegiada; Soy capaz de experimentar lo que se siente al tener amor y tener hijos y trabajar y sobrevivir, así que me siento como en ese sentido he cambiado mucho. Ahora, me veo en un lugar totalmente diferente y quiero ser capaz de (decir)a la gente trans, "Tienes más posibilidades de lo que te das cuenta". Activismo global para la

comunidad trans Empecé un viaje para contribuir con mi activismo comunitario fuera de los Estados Unidos. Quería tomar las mismas cosas que aprendí aquí de gente como Laverne (Cox), Janet (Mock), Caitlyn (Jenner) y Jenna (Talackova) y volver a mis raíces para volver a Sudamérica y Centroamérica Y tratar de ser un activista. Así que empecé con México, donde me permitieron traer básicamente asuntos trans a las estaciones de noticias mexicanas. Pude sacar eso a la luz. Hice lo mismo en

Columbia y me reuní con organizaciones LGBTQ en esos países para realmente traer información a sus principales medios de comunicación.

pudieron presentarse para exigir derechos iguales o leyes de protección, así que espero que ellos se encarguen de mejorar sus propias vidas.

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Próximos pasos: traer la

alta Sólo siendo una mujer trans, la gente no me toma tan en serio como debería. He leído los comentarios, que probablemente no debería, pero lo hago. Y es una lástima, pero no es mi responsabilidad cambiar la mente de todos. Uno sólo tiene que dar el ejemplo, es necesario poner en el trabajo. Soy una mujer trans, pero ya sabes, puedo modelar, puedo actuar, puedo ser un activista. Poco a poco, la gente comenzará a entender eso y no me tomará tanto como una broma.

historia LGBTQ al aula Tengo dos hijos en casa, de 12 y 8 años, y saben mucho sobre la historia de los LGBTQ. Yo mismo les enseñé, y ellos han visto mi transición y ellos te educarán si te sientas con ellos y les haces preguntas. Eso realmente me inspiró.

a “changed” person after competing on the third season of “RuPaul's Drag Race” in 2011. Following her stint on the show, the Puerto Rican-Peruvian model transitioned from male to female and now uses her own experience as a transgender woman to inspire others who are grappling with their gender identity. To fulfill her mission to raise trans awareness abroad, Carrera recently traveled to São Paulo, Brazil, for an episode of the Fusion

Continuación de la

sensibilización sobre cuestiones LGBTQ a nivel internacional Estoy trabajando en Venezuela y Chile, tratando de ver si puedo conseguir una compañía de producción o una red para ayudarme a tomarme en el camino y explorar otras ciudades y otros países y sus leyes LGBT. Básicamente, quiero ver dónde estamos en una escala global. Tengo un montón de fans en Brasil, así que quiero ser capaz de seguir alimentándolos con la inspiración que necesitan. Quiero decir, si hay 2,5 millones de personas que aparecerán para una celebración de orgullo gay, no entiendo por qué unos doscientos de miles no

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Me he encargado de vincularme con una organización que me está ayudando a crear un plan de estudios K-12 para enseñar historia LGBTQ en las aulas. Voy a enviar a cada escuela en Estados Unidos que posiblemente pueda y espero que podamos educar a nuestros hijos en nuestra historia para ayudar a romper el estigma y ayudar a iniciar la conversación en la escuela y ayudar a acabar con la intimidación y preparar mejor a nuestra juventud. Carmen Carrera calls herself

docuseries “Outpost”, which mines globally-resonant human, social and cultural stories. Here, she talks about the eye-opening experience, as well as those who still consider her a “joke.” From “Drag Race”to

activist “Drag Race” was a moment in my past – I wanted to do that show because I knew that after the show I was gonna transition, so, for me, that is always gonna be a time capsule in my life. And honestly, I've grown so much as a person since then. The

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“Drag Race” community got to know me right out of the club scene. I'm now 31. I am a wife. I am a stepmother. I'm still a lot of fun (laughs), but I'm way more responsible than I've ever been, and I'm happy about it too. I see myself as a very privileged trans woman; I'm able to experience what it feels like to have love and have children and work and survive, so I feel like in that sense I've changed a whole lot. Now, I see myself in a totally different place and I wanna be able to (tell) trans people, “You have more possibilities than you even realize.”

me as seriously as they should. I read the comments, which I probably shouldn't, but I do. And it's a shame, but it's not my responsibility to change everybody's mind. You just have to lead by example, you need to put in the work. I'm a trans woman, but you know, I can model, I can act, I can be an activist. Little by little, slowly people will begin to understand that and not take me so much as a joke. Continuing to raise awareness of LGBTQ issues

internationally I'm working on Venezuela and Chile, and I'm trying to see if I can get either a production company or a network to help take me on the road and explore other cities and other countries and their LGBT laws. Basically, see where we're at on a global scale. I have a ton of fans in Brazil, so I wanna be able to just continue feeding them the inspiration they need. I mean, if there's 2.5 million that will show up for a gay pride celebration, I don't understand why a couple hundred thousand couldn't show up to demand equal rights or protection laws, so I hope that they take it upon themselves to want better.

Going global with her

trans activism I set out on a journey to contribute my community activism outside of the United States. I wanted to take the same things that I learned here from people like Laverne (Cox), Janet (Mock), Caitlyn (Jenner) and Jenna (Talackova) and connect back to my roots, to really go back to South America and Central America and try to be an activist. So, I started off with Mexico, where they allowed me to basically bring trans issues to Mexican news stations. I was able to bring that to light. I did the same thing in Columbia and met with LGBTQ organizations in those countries to really bring information to their mainstream media. The price of living out

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Next steps: bringing LGBTQ history into the classroom

I have two kids at home, age 12 and eight, and they know so much about LGBTQ history. I taught them myself, and they've seen my transition and they'll educate you if you sit down with them and ask them questions. That really inspired me. I have taken it upon myself to link up with an organization who is helping me create a K-12 curriculum for teaching LGBTQ history in the classrooms. I'm gonna ship that out to every single school in America I possibly can and hope that we can educate our children on our history to help break the stigma and help start the conversation on school grounds and help end bullying and better prepare our youth.

As editor of Q Syndicate, the international LGBT wire service, Chris Azzopardi has interviewed a multitude of superstars, including Meryl Streep, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé. Reach him via his website at www.chris-azzopardi.com and on Twitter (@chrisazzopardi).

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Honestly, it’s hard to keep up. Even with so many positions in the Trump Administration left unfilled, he’s still stacking the deck with swamp monsters. It seems like, in order to work in this administration, you have to have an utter disdain for whatever you’re going to be in charge of. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos hates public education. Secretary

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LGBTQ humans. So it should come as no surprise, but is still incredibly disappointing and gross, that Trump appointed Roger Severino to lead the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights. So who is Roger Severino? Oh, just some guy from the rabidly anti-gay Heritage Foundation who use to be the director of the DeVos Center for Religion and Civil Society (yes, that DeVos). Severino’s no fan of Section 1557, the nondiscrimination provision of the Affordable Care Act. He believes that medical professionals should be allowed to discriminate against transgender patients if said medical professional believes “that maleness and femaleness are biological realities to be respected and affirmed, not altered or treated as diseases.”Which is interesting because while he claims to respect the biological realness of women, he sure doesn’t support their reproductive rights. He also thinks marriage equality is a threat to religious liberty because it’s a religious right to discriminate against icky gay people, thank you very much. Severino is an ardent defender of North Carolina’s anti-LGBT law HB2, often referred to as “the bathroom bill” because of its dumbf*ckery telling trans people they basically can’t use public restrooms. HB2 has cost North Carolina, according to the Associated Press, nearly $4 billion dollars. But that’s a small price to pay for dehumanizing trans folk, apparently! Considering that Severino’s job is now to ensure “that people have equal access and opportunities to participate in certain health care and human services programs without unlawful discrimination,” I’m sure he’ll protect LGBTQ rights real good. “I could not think of a more dangerous person to head up the Office of Civil Rights at HHS,” Senior Vice President of Policy and Political

Affairs of Human Rights Campaign JoDee Winterhof said in a statement. “Once again, Donald Trump is declaring war against our community by appointing anti-LGBTQ people at all levels of his administration. Mr. Severino takes pride in being a stark opponent of the LGBTQ community and has made it clear that his number one priority is to vilify and degrade us.” Remember when Trump said “LGBTQ” during the Republican National Convention and people were all, “He’s a champion of equality!” It was a silly thing to believe then, and it’s completely delusional to believe now. Severino’s appointment is, as Executive Director of National Center for Transgender Equality Mara Keisling, said in a statement, essentially “the fox in charge of the hen house.” Keisling continued, “He has made attacking women’s and LGBT people’s access to health care one of the centerpieces of his career, while his baseless claims about protections for transgender people—repeated over and over without any regard for the consequences on transgender people’s lives—betray a fundamental misunderstanding of federal civil rights laws, medical science, the reality of what it means to be transgender.” In other words, we can expect that the disregard for transgender health and lives to worsen under Severino, which is, no doubt, exactly how he wants it. 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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Have a great Swedish or deep tissue massage. Very private quiet and clean. 1/hr $50 and 1/2 hr $25. Steve 954-900-4999. Lic MA16988

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u HOME HEALTH CARE CAREGIVER FOR ELDERLY LIGHTHOUSE POINT COUPLE

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u HAIR REMOVAL LET ME SHAVE YOU

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u CLEANING SERVICES AFFORDABLE CLEANING. CALL 954-822-7857

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BRAZILIAN HOME AND OFFICE CLEANING

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u ELECTRICAL

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Additions, renovations, service upgrades, breaker panels, FPL undergrounds, code violations, A/C wiring, ceiling fans, recessed, security & landscaping, lighting, pools, pumps, Jacuzzis, water heaters, FREE PHONE ESTIMATES 954-522-3357 Lic & Ins. www.harryelectrician.com

RTS ELECTRIC - 24 HOUR SERVICE

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u COMPUTERS FLORIDA TECH SUPPORT

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19 yrs. experience, excellent work, referrals upon request. Call Roberto at 954-383-8980

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Professional gay male musician offering lessons for all ages and levels in your home or my studio. Broadway, pop, classically trained. Lets have fun! Jonathan 646-418-4043 jcorn29@hotmail.com

u TAX PREPARATION HAROLD J BLOTCHER, EA

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u PLUMBING ALL COUNTY PLUMBING CONTRACTORS INC

Licensed since 1989. Specializing in tankless/tank water heaters. Guaranteed lowest prices in Broward county. Complete plumbing service and installation. Expert bathroom and kitchen. Free estimates. 24/7 Lic# CFC039956. Call Bill @ 954-445-6016.

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u LANDSCAPING LAWN MOWING & LANDSCAPING SERVICE INTEGRITY LANDSCAPE SERVICE 10 YEARS IN BUSINESS LIC. & INS.

Full Service- Everything from Landscaping Design and Installation to Maintenance. We do it all-weeding, large and small lawns. Tree trimming class B certification lic. CCB1308. Member of the Better Business Bureau. WHATEVER YOU NEED WE DO IT! Just call JOHN 954-763-3340, cell 954-812-5434.

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u MOVING | STORAGE A LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY MOVERS HAS GUYS WITH DOLLIES READY TO MOVE YOU!

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