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Next month, from May 2 through 7, The Straz Center welcomes the smash hit musical “The King and I” to the stage in Central Florida for the first time. Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's “The King and I” directed by Tony Award Winner Bartlett Sher who won four 2015 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical. It will play for eight shows only so you'dbestactfasttosnagaticket. Director Bartlett Sher is reunited with the award-winning creative team from South Pacific and The Light in the Piazza. “The King and I” features sets by Michael Yeargan; costumes by Catherine Zuber; lighting by Donald Holder, sound by Scott
Lehrer and choreography by Christopher Gattelli based on the original choreographybyJeromeRobbins. One of Rodgers & Hammerstein's finest works, “The King and I” boasts a score which features such beloved classics as “Getting To Know You,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers,” “Shall We Dance”and“SomethingWonderful.” Set in 1860's Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his manywivesandchildren. This run of the “King and I” features a few extra special events as well. Wednesday May 3 will be Kid's Night on Broadway. Come early to enjoy free activities and entertainment before the show, and stay late for a talk-back with the company members. Plus, kids 12 and under save up to 50% on their ticket when purchased with a full-priced ticket. The Thursday,May4,performancewillbesignlanguageinterpreted. It was a pleasure to sit down with Kavin Panmeechao who plays Lun ThaforthisexclusiveHotspotsinterview:
Wereyoualwaysaperformer,evenasakidorwhendidyouget“thebug”? I performed as a kid in local community theaters. In my teenage years, I quit acting for a while, and then I went to undergrad at UCLA for theater andIhavebeenactingeversince.
What was your first professional/paid gig?
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When I was 12 I did a Christian video series called the “Bible Man,” which iskindoflikeBarneymeetsthePowerRangersmeetstheBible.
Other than this role, what has been your favorite role? I have 2. I played Chip Tolentino in a national tour of Spelling Bee. I met the actor who plays the “King” in this production of “The King and I” on that tour. Itwas comedy,it was funandit zippedalongandwas different every night. My other favorite role was Paul in a “Chorus Line.” It came in a time in my life when I was thinking about what I wanted to be and say as an artist and this role was very informative and good for me professionallyandemotionally.
What is your Fantasy role to play? George in “Sunday in the Park with George,” because it has always spoken to me as an artist. I understand it and I loveit. Every time I see it, I learn something more about both the character and the show, and it allowsmetofocusonmyexperiencesasanartist.
What should the Central Florida audiences expect from this production of the King and I? You are going to expect all the glorious costumes, beautiful music, and fantastic sets, but you will also come away with a show that's right for everyone in the family. Its about 2 different cultures trying to work together and finding common ground. We are really excited to come to Floridaandourwholecasthasbeenlookingforwardtothis.
Tickets for “The King and I” start at $58 and can be purchased by visiting StrazCenter.org or by calling the box office at 813-229-7827. For more information on Kavin, you can visit his Instagram or Twitter pages: /KavinDPan Hotspots Central Florida HotSpotsCentral.LGBT
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Hello, Hotspots Central readers! Welcome once again to the What's Hot column, where we keep you in the loop with lots of important nightlife events in Tampa Bay, Orlando, and points in between. We're also your connection to many activities and events organized by local LGBT service organizations and chambers of commerce. Want to know What's Hot in May? Read moreandfindout!
Saturday, April 29 The Pro Shop Pub is set to make LGBTQ history when the business st celebrates its 41 anniversary
(located at the same downtown Clearwater Cleveland Street location since 1976). The Pro Shop Pub is the longest continuously-owned LGBT establishment in the state of Florida. It is open daily from noon until 3 a.m. The big anniversary celebration takes place from 9 p.m. till 3 a.m. and is hosted by emcee Bob Moore. The night's activities feature female impersonator Imani Valentino, dancers, contests, collectable giveaways, and more. As always, never a cover charge. For more information call them at 727-447-4259 or visit: ProShopPub.us
Tuesday, May 2 Rodgers and Hammerstein's “The King and I” plays at the Carol Morsani Hall at the Straz Center from today through May 7. Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production is directed
by Tony Award Winner Bartlett Sher, and won four 2015 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical. One of Rodgers & Hammerstein's finest works, “The King and I” boasts a score which features such beloved classics as “Getting ToKnow You,”“IWhistlea Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers,” “Shall We Dance” and “Something Wonderful.” Set in 1860's Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an
imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. Tickets start at $58 at StrazCenter.org.
Thursday, May 4 The IGLTA Annual Global Convention takes place today through Saturday at the Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club (501 5th Ave NE, St. Petersburg). The IGLTA Annual Global Convention is the world's premier educational and networking event for LGBT
tourism professionals. The 34th edition of the conference will connect gay, lesbian and gay friendlytravelandtourismsuppliers andbuyersthroughitshostedbuyer and scheduled appointment program, numerous educational workshops and networking receptions. For more information ortoregister,gotoIGLTA.org
Friday, May 5 Wena's Nightclub and Show Bar presents Stacy Layne Matthews from “RuPaul's Drag Race” season three tonight and tomorrow, as part of their Cinco De Mayo Weekendextravaganza.
Orlando Ballet presents “A Cinderella Story” from today through May 7 at the Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center. Remember when families gathered around the television set on a Saturday night? That era, the 1950's, is the setting for Val Caniparoli's “A Cinderella Story,” a retro retelling of everybody's favorite fairy tale. Experience a unique take on the age-old story complete with vintage coutureinspired costumes, electric choreography melded with Richard Rodgers' music, all arranged for a live jazz orchestra b y l e ge n d a r y W i n n i p e g bandleader Ron Paley, with live music from the Central Florida Community Arts Big Band. Tickets start at $35 at DrPhillipsCenter.org
call their children “maggots.” The adults are not much better, being themselves mostly “assorted fo o l s ,” “ i d i o t s ” a n d “nincompoops.” And they all speak lightning-fast, with accents. If you'd like to enhance your appreciation of Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin's award-winning book and lyrics, consider utilizing one of their FREE Assisted Listening Devices found at our Concierge Desk. Tickets start at $33.75atDrPhillipsCenter.org
Thursday, May 11 The 8th Annual Harvey Milk Festival (HMF) will take place starting today through May 13, concluding an 11-band concert at Five Points Park in historic downtown Sarasota. The mission of HMF is to honor and celebrate the life of Harvey Milk,
Tuesday, May 9 Fairwinds Broadway in Orlando presents “Matilda the Musical” at the Dr. Phillips Center at the Walt Disney Theater from today until May 14. Winner of 50 international awards, including four Tony Awards, “Matilda the Musical” is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, “Matilda” continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages on Broadway and London's West End. I n M at i l d a Wormwood's world, awful adults
one of the first openly gay Americans elected to public office, by fostering emerging talent in musicians and artists who support diversity and reject discrimination. Prior HMF artists include PWR BTTM, Slow Magic, Ghost Beach, Bright Light Bright Light, French Horn Rebellion, Breton, and Millionyoung. Visit Harveymilkfestival.org
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LGBT Liaison; LGBT Ally Award – Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs; LGBT Ally Award – OrlandoCitySoccerClub;and Champion of Equality Award – Barbara Poma, Owner, Pulse Nightclub. Tickets are $125 per person or a table of 10 for $1500 and are available by visiting TheCenterOrlando.org/events. Tampa International Fringe Festival, Tampa's first ever unjuried, open-access fringe theatre festival is coming to historic Ybor City. This year's festival will feature almost 100 performances of exciting, original, experimental work created by more than twenty companies from all around the world in four fantastic venues across four days: Today through May 14. For more information, go to:Tampafringe.org/tiff/
Friday, May 12 The Center Orlando presents their annual Diversity Honors, recognizing those who have gone above and beyond in the pursuit of LGBTQ equality. The event takes place at Orchid Garden at Church Street Station (126 West ChurchStreet)from7-11p.m. and is hosted by Scott Maxwell
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The 2 annual Gluten Free + Healthy Lifestyles Expo [GFHLX] takes place at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium (801 N Tamiami Trail) from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. The event's focus is healthy lifestyles whether that's through nutrition, sleep, exercise or play. This is also a great place to learn how to live gluten free and love it! They will feature sample products, coupons, informative classes and demos, along with hundreds of people living the gluten free lifestyle. It's a fun, familyfriendly, educational event with over 50 exhibitors and respected guest speakers. Tickets are $10 at the door (cash or check) with Student tickets under 18 are $5 and children under 12 are free. For more information, go to: GlutenFreeLifestyles.org/conta ct.htm
ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hip-hop and everything in-between. Tickets start at $55 atDrPhillipsCenter.org
Thursday, May 18 BayWatch Boys Party at Southern Nights Orlando takes place from 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., where Kitana Gemini presents a night of sensual eye candy as some of Central Florida's Hottest go-go dancers take center stage and provide a sexy atmosphere for
everyone. The night will also feature two Drag Shows at 10:30 and 12:30, a hottest body contest and it's also a movie release party for the Baywatch movie coming outonFriday,May26.
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(Orlando Sentinel Columnist) with special remarks by Stuart Milk (Harvey Milk's nephew and founder of the Harvey Milk Foundation). The night will honor: Lifetime Achievement Award – Lt. Jim Young, Orlando Police Department and OPD
Julianne and Derek Hough present “Move Beyond - Live On Tour” at the Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center at 7:30 p.m. Superstar siblings Julianne and Derek Hough will star in their own all-new dance production. MOVE Beyond - Live on Tour will be a complete stage production, with sets, costumes and a cast of talented dancers, with the Houghs headlining in solo, duet and group performances in styles
Flamingo Resort presents Bear Soup Mix 2017 from today until Sunday May 21 which will includes Underwear Night in Code Bar, Drag Queen Bingo, Bear Soup Mixer, Country Line dancing, Bear and Leather Party, Bear and Leather tents, Bears in Drag, Bear soup party, Mr. Bear Soup Contest. The parties end with Flamingos famous tea dance pool party. For more information visitBearSoupTampa.com.
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Parliament House presents the legendary Lady Bunny, who brings her hilarious one woman show to the Footlight Theatre today and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. General admission is $25 with VIP tickets at $40. Both can be p u r c h a s e d a t Phouse.Ticketleap.com.
The Parliament House presents Miss Orlando F.I., an official preliminary to Miss Florida F.I. The night will honor the current reigning Miss Florida F.I. and P
Tony Award-winning icon Idina Menzel comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall at 8 p.m. Called “the Streisand of her generation” by The Denver Post, M e n z e l h a s c a p t i v at e d audiences at sold-out concerts around the world with her irresistible charm, wit and unparalleled vocal prowess. Throughout the tour, Menzel will lead audiences through a special journey of songs from “Idina,” as well as other classic pop, musical theater favorites and her own personal catalogue. Ticket start at$116atVanWeisel.org.
Saturday, May 20 The original Jersey Boy himself, Frankie Valli is a true American legend. His incredible career with the Four Seasons, as well as his solo success, has spawned countless hit singles of unforgettable tunes like “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Big Girls Don't Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “December '63 –
House cast member Shantell D'Marco. Categories include Swimwear, Evening Gown, Talent and Q&A. Entry fee is $100, but includes a free hotel room at P House. The winner receives $300 plus a state prize package, and the first runner up receives $100 and a state prize package. Pageant begins at 9 p.m. and admission is only $12. For more information contact Darcel at 407-252-8129.
Friday, May 26 Oh What a Night,” “Can't Take My Eyes Off of You,” and of course, “Grease.” His songs have been omnipresent in iconic movies such as “The Deer Hunter,” “Dirty Dancing,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Conspiracy Theory,” and “The Wanderers.” As many as 200 artists have done cover versions of Mr. Valli's “Can't Take My Eyes Off of You,” from Nancy Wilson's jazz treatment to Lauryn Hill's hip-hop makeover. Catch him tonight in Sarasota at the Van Weisel Performing Arts Hall with tickets staring at $86 (VanWeisel.org), and tomorrow night, Sunday May 21, at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando with tickets starting at $59 (DrPhillipsCenter.org).
The Parliament House presents Leslie Jordan in the Footlight Theatreinhisnewshow:“Naked.” The show play tonight and tomorrow night at 8 p.m. For t i c k e t s g o t o StageLeftShows.com.
Sunday, May 28 Daphne Ferraro and the Flamingo Resort present “The Evolution of Drag; Drag through the Decades.” This will be a magical trip down memory lane through the eyes of a drag queen featuring 10 of Tampa's favorite female impersonators. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show at 8 p.m. with reserved seating $15 ($20 at door if available) by e m a i l i n g EvolutionofDrag@gmail.com As part of Orlando Fringe, Savoy presents “Brunch at Savoy with Ms. Fringe.”Theeventstartsat11 a.m. and features catering by Dubsdread. The $29.99 (in advance at Eventbrite.com) buffet includes: a carving station, an omelet station, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, fresh fruit, assorted Danishes, assorted desserts, bloody Mary bar, mimosas, and two free drinks as well as a show at 12:30 p.m. hosted by Orlando's Queen of Frings, ChantelReshae.
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TIMEMagazine's#1ShowoftheYear,“MatildaThe Musical”, opens at the Dr. Phillips Center on Tuesday, May9foralimitedoneweekrunthroughMay14. The show is based on the novel of the same name by Roald Dahl who also wrote classics children's stories like “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “James and the Giant Peach,” “Fantastic Mr. Fox,”andmanyothers. “Matilda The Musical” is directed by Tony Award winner Matthew Warchus (“God of Carnage”), who helms this production with a book by Tony Awardwinning playwright Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Australian comedian, musician and composer Tim Minchin. The show is the winner of
over 70 international awards including four Tony Awards and a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards includingBestMusical. Matilda is a precocious five year-old girl with the gift of telekinesis who loves reading, overcomes obstaclescausedbyherfamilyandschool,andhelps herteachertoreclaimherlife. The title role is played by three actresses; Gabby Gutierrez, Jaime MacLean and Jenna Weir. The principal cast also features (alphabetically): Jennifer Bowles (Miss Honey), Dan Chameroy (Miss Trunchbull), Keisha T. Fraser (Mrs. Phelps), Matt Harrington (Mr. Wormwood) and Darcy Stewart (Mrs. Wormwood).
It was a pleasure to sit down with Jennifer Bowles for this exclusive Hotspots Interview. Bowles is originally from Florida and is looking forward to performing in her home state. Were you always an actor even as a child? No, I absolutely wasn't. I was a ballet dancer when I was little and very shy. No one ever expected me to becomeanactor.
What was your first professional/paid gig? I did a tour of the musical “Wonderful Town” when I wasjustoutofcollege.
When did you know performing would be your career? In high school I made the transition from ballet to theater and that's when I knew I wanted to do this as aliving.
movie as its much more like the book. However the show has added plotline, so it goes farther than the book. It does go much deeper and darker and it is one of the most beautiful shows I have ever done or seen. The music is brilliant and it's an important show as it's about a couple people who believe their voices can't be heard. Then, they meet this little girl who helps them. The theme of the show is “Even though I am [only] onepersonIcanstillmakeadifference.”
What has been your favorite role other than this one? My favorite show that I have been in was “American Idiot.” It was my first Broadway show and there is something magical about your first Broadway show. The actors in that production were very special, and it felt like we were a bunch of misfits doingthisawesomerockshowonBroadway.
What is your fantasy role? It would be playing Audrey in “Little Shop of Horrors.” I played Audrey in high school and would lovetoplayherasanadult.
What should the Orlando audience expect from this production of “Matilda”? I think they should expect it to be different than the
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The Ensemble of “Matilda The Musical” includes Jacob Anderson, Gabby Beredo, Darren Burkett, Jacqueline Burtney, Eric Craig, Talia Consentino, Stephen Diaz, Gregory Diaz IV, Blake Ferrante, Keisha T. Fraser, Heidi Friese, Michael D. Jablonski, Jim Kaplan, Marisa Kennedy, Anthony MacPherson, Tyler McKenzie, Soren Thayne Miller, Gray Monczka, Brittany Nicholas, Abigail Nicholson, Justin Packard, Molly Richardson, Kim Sava, Liz Schmitz, Brandon StonestreetandIsabellaStuebing. The production has sets and costumes by Tony Award winner Rob Howell, with choreography by Peter Darling, orchestrations, additional music and musical supervision by Christopher Nightingale, lighting by Tony Award winner Hugh Vanstone, and soundbySimonBaker. Tickets are available at the Dr. Phillips Center Box Office,445S. MagnoliaAvenue Orlando, DrPhillipsCenter.org or by calling 844513-2014. Ticketpricesstartat$33.75.
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Joe started out in early life wanting to be an actor, something he still carries with him today. He now lives in St. Petersburg but life has taken him from New York to Los Angeles to ConnecticutandnowFlorida. Today, Joe, who has a master's degree in counseling, works in a homeforwaywardLGBTQyouthas a Youth Development Counselor. It'sachallengingjobandhetriesto help them overcome what he sees as a large sense of entitlement issues in today's youth. “I want to dosomethingtocelebrateandgive back to the community.” Joe also works fundraising for various causesclosetohisheart. Joe is a self-described member of the bear community and he takes every opportunity to bring awareness to what he feels is a segment of the LGBTQ spectrumthatoftengoeswithout mention and has little understanding. In his earlier days, Joe started bartending
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Joe Mannetti and waiting tables in LA. He soon became involved at the LGBT Center in Los Angeles through volunteering. He was introduced to Gail Rolf and Virginia Uribe who were the founders of Project 10, this country's first program gearedtohelpLGBTyouth. Joe knew he needed more than just a desire to volunteer; he neededaplatformforfundraising. He found his outlet in the bear community through contests where he won several titles. In 2006hewonMr. SouthernCACub, 2008 – Mr. LA Bear and Mr. Southern CA Bear, and in 2009 he wonMr. InternationalDaddyBear. These titles not only helped Joe connect more to the bear and leather communities but he became a public speaker in schools advocating for the communities he represented. “I feel there is a lack of male gay role models for kids to identify with. All they see is “Ru Paul's Drag Race” and think becoming a drag queen
is the only viable option open to them. I want to reach all kids with my message, particularly kids of color who seem the most at risk today.” Joe also blogs and has an anti-bullying blog he promotes. His work has allowed him to reach into the HIV/AIDS youth service network, the transgender community, and he's worked with those suffering fromcrystalmethaddiction. Joe went back to his dream of being an actor and appeared in a horror-comedy film in 2014 for which he was awarded best lead actor at the San Diego Film Festival. Joe feels today's leather community embraces inclusiveness, fosters a dialogue that facilitates appropriate sexual behavior, and teaches respect while being radically present. Similarly, the bear community, for Joe, represents an older segment of the entire LGBTQ community that is very importantandhasmuchofoffer.
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Hollywood spitfire and staunch LGBT ally Kelly Osbourne is feeling tense about her first book, “There Is No F*cking Secret: Letters from a Badass Bitch.” After all, “What if I change my opinion by the time it comesout?!”shesays,laughingbecauseit'strue. Then there's our revealing interview, where the opinionated 32-year-old actress, singer and now author – and daughter of Ozzy and Sharon – let her candid thoughts loose on topics ranging from her sexuality (“everybody's gay”) to her openness about dating women and her issues with celebrities who feign lesbianism for publicity. And that recent controversy over her statement regarding President DonaldTrump?Sheadmitsitreallygottoher. Turnsout,evenbadassescrysometimes.
Kelly, your book, which covers your personal journey to self-acceptance, could have a positive influence on so many young people trying to find themselves. Oh, thank you so much! It's the most vulnerable thing I've done in a while, I can't lie. I'm kind of like, oh my god, I've actually done this, because for the first time in my life I wanted to take my power back, and instead of people telling me whoIam,Iwantedtotellthem.
Who are some of your favorite badass bitches? I mean, Elton goes without sayin'. Just people who've made a difference in my life, like Liza Minnelli. I think Lil' Kim. It's anyone who just learned to be themselves and take responsibilityforwhotheyare.
When were you first aware you had an LGBT following? I don't remember a time in my life when I haven't been submerged in the LGBT community. It's the only community that, even though I shouldn't have belonged (laughs), accepted me. It was the only world I ever really felt comfortable in, because,andIsayitinmybook,Idon'tknowwhatit feelsliketofitin.
What do you attribute that bond to? I think my relationship, especially with the drag community and the drag world, became so prevalent at such a young age because of Boy George, of course, and Blitz Kids and that huge movement in the U.K. I think drag queens choosehowtheywantyoutoseethemandthey do that knowing that they're probably going to get a lot of sh!t for it, and that's what magic is. That's like, “F*ck you, this is who I am,” and you can wake up every day and be whoever you wanttobe. Ilovethat.
When did drag first come into your life? It's never NOT been in my life. I mean, my mom was calling up (a drag club) in San Francisco; I was, like, 11 or 12 and being snuck into a drag bar. It was amazing. And there was a time I went to go see Cyndi Lauper on tour when she was playing in theU.K., andsheusedtohave,like,20 drag queens on tour with her. I was probably about9or10. You have to understand, my favorite childhood pastime was putting my mom's lacy underwear and bustier on over my clothes – because I wasn't allowed to wear them any other way – and going to see "The Rocky Horror Picture Show”. “Rocky Horror Picture Show” is still, to
this day, one of my favorite movies of all time. I loved the makeup. If you look really closely at the “Time Warp,” you'll see where I get all my hair colors from. But yeah, everyone else was watching “Annie,” and I was watching “Rocky Horror Picture Show” and singing about sweet transvestites. (Laughs)
How much of your gay submergence do you credit to your mother? It's equally my mom AND my dad. In rock 'n' roll, you were the outcasts back then and outcasts tend to find each other,especiallyinLondon.
HowaboutBoyGeorge–whatwashisinfluenceonyou? I remember staring at my TV, thinking, “Is it a beautiful woman or a beautiful man? It doesn't matter.” He was the first person to break down barriers. He single-handedly changed people's perspective so much. And he's such a smart man! If you ever sit down and have a conversation with him about his political views and his opinion of the gay community, he says things that are so spot on and so important because he's lived long enough through good times and bad times to see what things really are. I love talking to him. And he has the most beautiful eyes you've everlookedinto!
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You recently wore a hat emblazoned with the words “I Am Gay.” Were you being literal?
Where are we at with you having a baby with your gay best friend?
You know my honest opinion? Everybody's gay. It is a strictlyhumanthing. Youcan'tputagenderonlove.
Oh, it's inevitable. (Laughs) That's just gonna happen. You know, I was so disappointed that I didn't have a gay sibling. IwasdisappointedthatIwasn'tgayeven!Though Idostillthinkthateverybody'sgay,butstill.
But I know a guy – several of them, in fact – who insists he's only into women. Except he's letting a guy suck his d!ck! If you ain't tried it, you don't get to tell me what you are.
Are you open to loving a woman? I'm open to loving anybody. It's about the person. I don't think it's about sexuality at all.
Your mother came out as bisexual last year. What have you learned about yourself from her regarding sexuality? I told her, “Would you be the butch one? Come on, tell me, which one would you be?” Because whether it's man and man, woman and woman, there's always a masculine and feminine role. So I'm always like, “Mom, which one would you be?” And she'slike,“Oh,shutup,Kelly!” But it's not like I'm trying to be forward-thinking or progressive – it's just that sexuality is a word I try not to even define the way the world defines it. It's the personwhoyouaresexuallyattractedto.
Do you not label your sexuality, then? My whole rule is, never say never. I've never been in a relationship with a woman, but I don't know that it's not a possibility. But I also don't like it when people claim to be gay and then not. There's this whole generation of young Hollywood girls who can't find love where they think it's supposed to be, and then they come out being gay and two weeks later they have a boyfriend. It drives me nuts! I think it takes all the proactive work the LGBT community has done and sets them back. Oh, so now you're gay? Then two weeks later: “Oh no, that was just a phase.”Youdon'tgettodothat. I'll tell you who's the worst with it: young female celebrities. And I'm like, I know you. I've known you pretty much since before you used to sh!t outside of a diaper. You are not gay! But I think outing somebody in that way is just as bad as outing somebody who has not come out of the closet. It's one of those things I have to keep to myself... and it drives me f%cking crazy! I've marched till my feet bled for the right of equal love in the gay community, and you're just gonna step in because it looks cool for you and now tell everybody that you're a lesbian when you've never even seen another puss that's not yours so you can get attention?
You've been to a lot of LGBT events: Pride with your mom, where you shut down protesters; Elton John's wedding. What's the most memorable gay event you've been a part of? Ohmygod,that'ssohardtopick!Ican'treallythinkofan eventthat'snotagayevent. Whenyoureallythinkabout it,whatmajorpartyhaveyoueverbeentothatwasputon byastraightperson?BecauseIcan'tthinkofone.
You tell me. I'm not the one going to Elton John's birthday party. Itwasreallyfun,actually. (Laughs)
Rub it in. So, my favorite gay Christmas event is anything with Mariah. She just brings out the best in everyone. Everyone'scrying,beingemotional. I love that you consider a Mariah Carey Christmas
concert a “gay event.” It's totally a gay event – I mean, have you gone?! It's so much fun. And I love her. I went to Disneyland with Mariah and we had the best time. It was everything you'd imagine going to Disneyland with Mariah would be. Adreamcometrue.
Late last year, while receiving the Trevor Hero Honoree Award at the Trevor Project's TrevorLIVE Los Angeles 2016 fundraiser on Dec. 4, during part of your speech you said, “We have to give (Trump) a chance. And we do it by spreading love, not hate.” Do you believe we should still give him a chance? I think we should give… you have to think about it. If we're being told the truth, which we never really are, people voted for him, and at that time when I said that he hadn't been inaugurated yet. I've had to stop
“...I'm open to loving anybody. It's about the person. I don't think it's about sexuality at all.”
watching TV when it comes to politics. I only watch – I think you can hear it in the back; I watch BBC News so I can get a different perspective, because in different countries they show you different things that you don't see here. It's a really scary time that we'relivingin,andI'mnotgonnapretendthatitisn't.
What scares you most? The way that people feel totally lost, don't feel safe. When people don't feel safe, it manifests and comes out in evil ways. There's a lot of evil going around right now when we were finally at a place where people were ready to love. Now people are justreadytopointfingers,judgeandblame. Idon'tgettovote. I'mstillgoingthroughtheprocessof citizenshipinthiscountry– ifitgoesthrough,becauseI don't know how things are going to change. I do encourage people to vote, but when we went down to downtown L.A. to check out the marches after the election, I asked people, “Who did you vote for?” Nine times out of 10, people said they didn't vote. I was so confused!Like,whyareyouhere? But I have to keep to myself right now because I don't wanttoenterintothispoliticalcannibalismthat'sgoing on where people say stuff and then everyone just eats youaliveforyouropinion. EveryattemptIhavemadein defending the (LGBT) community I somehow manage to f#ck it up and piss everyone off. I cried over the backlash of the Donald Trump thing with my speech, because if you read my whole speech, you'd get what I wassaying,buttheyputthatonesentenceinthereandI waslike,“Youd!cks.”
How are you feeling about where we are headed regarding LGBT rights? I don't know – and that's what's scary. I mean, I'm sorry, you cannot give somebody the right to marry and then take it away from them. You can't do that. You just cannot do that. But what I've learned right now, because everything is so confusing and every single day threats are made and until you fully understand what's going on, it's like, keep your opiniontoyourself. I'm aware that there's gonna be a lot more to fight for inourpresenttime. UntilIknowexactlywhatitisthat I'm fighting for – everything keeps changing and one day this, one day that, and no one can figure out whose side to be on. People can only figure out how tohate,andIrefusetodothat.
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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When long hours and horrendous deadlines keep you from hitting the gym there are some basic and very effective exercises that you can do at the office, on break, between meetings, or when you get home after a killer day. These must-do moves will help you to get a pump andburnconsiderablecalories. The squat is the best exercise for your lower body. Stand tall, back straight with your feet approximately two feet apart, toes pointed slightly outward. Bend your knees until your thighs
are nearly parallel to the floor. Hold for four deep breaths then gradually stand back up to starting position. Repeat five to 10times. Standing leg lifts tone hips and thighs as well as the outer thigh of the moving leg. Stand tall with feet hip-width apart. Bend both knees two to three inches. As you straighten your knees, lift your right leg up and out to the side until you feel the muscles of your right outer hip engage. Repeat10to15timesoneachside. Push-ups are dynamite exercises for the entire upper body, especially your chest. Bend your elbows and place your palms on the floor a bit to the side and in front of the shoulders. Straighten your arms and lift your body to balance on palms and toes. Bend your elbows to lower your body three to four inches. Press back up to start. Repeat 10 to 15 times. For variation try different sets with your arms placed differently, close to your body, shoulder width,andwide. Criss-cross crunches challenge all aspects of the core at once, especially your abdominals. Lie on a towel or a small exercise mat with your left knee bent towards your chest and right leg extended up off the floor. Place your hands behind your head to cradle your neck and head. Curl head, neck and shoulders up off the floor. Rotate from the middle so that your right shoulder is pointing toward your left knee. Hold one breath then slowly rotate to the other side by bending the right knee and extending the left leg as the left elbow moves to the right knee. Continue alternating to complete the set. Repeat 10 to15timesoneachside. Remember, there are plenty of things you can do to stay fit and maintain a great body even when you can't get to a gym. Tom Bonanti is a certified fitness trainer and licensed massage therapist (MA40288) with his own one on one gym PumpnincGym.com.
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El otro día vi a esta adorada pareja caminando por la calle saludando a todo el mundo con su bebesito en la cunita…sonriendo y hablando acerca de su último viaje a Europa. Entonces me detuve por un momento y pensé…¨¡Demonios! ¡Necesito un trago ahora mismo!” No es que este celoso de la gente viviendo sus vidas perfectas y felices. Es simplemente que me gustaría que…se mudaran…a un rincón lejos… en otro planeta. ¡Mentira! Solo bromeo. Ni que fuera un monstruo celoso. Me alegra la felicidad de otros y, siempre que compartimos nuestros logros y sonrisas, hacemos que este mundoseamuchomejor. Yo, personalmente, no tengo menores a quienes cuidar. Lo que hago es que salgo con muchos
borrachos para que esto nunca me haga falta. Así pueden escucharme decir cosas como “Qué lindo, se está babeando” o “Parece que alguien tiene caquitas. Vamos a bañarlo y cambiarlo,migorditobello”. Me impresiona cuanto dinero y tiempo le damos al consumir alcohol en nuestra comunidad. Yo no sabía ni que yo tomaba tanto hasta que mis amigos me dijeron la forma extraña que tengo de dar direcciones. “¿Bueno, sabes donde esta la barra Medianoche? Pues ahí vas a la izquierda hasta que veas La barra Perversiones. Ahí vas a la derecha y vas a encontrar el asilo de ancianos que buscas. ¿Por qué a los gays nos encanta tanto el beber? ¿Qué es este vacío que queremos llenar? Muchos tienen varias teorías
como el que el beber hace más fácil y placenteros los actos sexuales o que podemos hablar con extraños con más valor. Así podemos tener el valor de cometer el mismo error y acostarnos con el mismo chico repugnanteotrayotrayotravez. Sabían que existe un gay Bingo y cruceros para gays o día de atracciones en Disney para gays…pero por supuesto, mucho alcohol. Mejor hagamos otras cosas. Hay tantos pasatiempos productivos como el ir al cine, gimnasio, la playa, etc. Si la cantidad de alcohol que consumes es mayor que la cantidad de esposos que ha tenido Elizabeth Taylor, entonces buscaayuda. Yo sé que hay muchas razones para tomar como las fiestas, los días del año para celebrar,
eventos políticos que nos deprimen, nuestra economía, romper relaciones, amigos alborotados, nuestros trabajos…¿Saben qué? Espé-renme en la barra Perversiones que ahora mismo voy para allá con ustedes! Seriamente, no importa cuantas barreras tengamos que romper y dificultades en la vida, todo sucede para hacernos más fuertes y sabios con experiencias. Así que beban con cuidado y que todo en la vida les salga con muchotriunfo,saludyamor.
Cheers! I saw this adorable couple the other day and they were walking down the streets greeting passersby as they pushed a stroller carrying the most beautiful baby inside. They smiled, waved, talked about their last trip to Europe... Then I stopped for a second and I thought “Damn! I REALLY need a drink!” It's not that I hate people with the cookie-cutter perfect kind of life that I wish I had because I'm a jealous monster. It's simply that, sometimes, I just wish t h e y … m o v e d … t o a…secluded…island in a far away planet. Ok, maybe I am a bit jealous. Kidding! I am happy for everyone's happiness. It gives us motivation to better ourselves at times and spreading our own happiness and being proud of their successes and ours makes this plant much more habitable. I don't have babies myself, but I used to make up for it by dating lots of drunk guys. You would often catch me saying things like: “Awww, how cute… he's drooling” - “Oh my
god, he said my name!” – “Who's your daddy?” – “Oops! Somebody made a booboo. Let's go home and clean you up, you piggy.” It amazes me greatly to see the fervor, time and money invested on drinking alcohol in our community. I didn't realize how much I consumed alcohol until someone pointed out to me the way I give directions to people who are lost. “You know where Palace Bar is? Well, you make a left there and, when you hit Perversions Liquor Store, make a right and you'll see the home for the elderly you're looking for”. Why do we, as gay men consume more alcohol than anyone else? What is this
void we try to fill, if any? Many are the theories: drinking facilitates sexual encounters, it allows you to be less shy when talking to people, it releases endorphins needed to forget about your troubles or there are simply not that many options other than the bar scene making us all prone to repeat the same outing experience over and over again. There's nothing wrong with the bars (I myself enjoy the company of my good friend Martin E. Glass) but we, as a community, tend to do this in excess.
Did you know there's a gay cruise, gay bowling nights and gay midnight kayaking? Have you ever hosted a pot luck, game night or theme party at home? What ever happened to the movies, the theater or the beautiful beaches that surround us? Take on a new hobby, invest in a gym membership, read more, indulge in shopping or travelling. Many are the options and they are just as fun. By all means, have a drink and toast to your life, which can be filled with many resources for fun and for goodness sake, don't drink like Liza Minelli and you too can avoid having Lindsay Lohan's police record. If the number of drinks you've had matches the number of times Elizabeth Taylor has been married, you've probably had enough. I understand many are the reasons around us to want to be plastered 24-7: the holidays filled with crazy shoppers, those pesky holiday parties we HAVE to go to, the politics of our nation and our economic situation, the fight for marriage and a safer military life among many other things we try to squeeze in between feuds, break-ups, jobs, etc. I know sometimes life may seem like a gigantic evil-ridden monkey just flinging excrement in our faces, but no matter how crappy (pun intended) things may seem, there is always the promise that things happen for a very powerful reason and they will always improve in the end. Who am I kidding?! Go ahead, have a barrel of beer before things get any worse. I'll be right there next to you in a matter of seconds buying us both the first round of drinks! Have a great month, babies!!
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Date of Birth:
What does the future hold for you?
Oct. 25, 1993
Something simple and corney (pb&js on the
Adventure. I want to be a biq whig real estate agent selling multi million dollar homes. It's been a dream since I've been a little kid growing up watching HGTV.
beach…and alcohol). Nothing big and fancy. That weirds me out. I have more of a “homey” vibe.
What is the main thing you want people to know about you?
What do you do for a living?
Im a very relaxed guy. People take things way too seriously and I'm not that way. Our troubles in life
Describe your idea of a perfect date?
I am a full time student, studying marketing at USF. I just finished my associates degree at HCC and start USF in the Fall.
are a lot smaller than other peoples’ in the world. I'm kind of awesome, but that's a given (laughs).
Fun story: What do you like to do for fun? Anything outdoors or that involves physical activity. I love sports particurlary swimming, volleyball, and baseball.
When I was 18 I lived in Nebraska and went to a catholic high school. Someone in high school introduced me to Craig's list (men for men section). Guess what, I met my first boyfriend on Craig's list.
“Our troubles in life are a lot smaller
than other peoples’ in the world.”
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Awards recognition dinner honors those who go above and beyond for the LGBT community
Recently, the GLBT Community Center and the Harvey Milk Foundation announced the recipients of this years “Orlando Diversity Honors”. These honors are bestowed each year to individuals and/or corporations who have gone above and beyondinthepursuitofLGBTQEquality. The Diversity Honors Gala will be held at Orchid Garden on Church Street in downtown Orlando on Friday, May 12 from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. and will feature a cocktail reception with the award recipients, a four course sit down dinner, a silent auction,andtheawardsceremony. This year the event will be hosted by Scott Maxwell,columnistfortheOrlandoSentinel.
This year's honorees are: LIFETIME ACHEIVEMENT AWARD – Lt. Jim Young, OrlandoPoliceDepartmentandOPDLGBTLiaison. LGBT ALLY AWARD – Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs LGBTALLYAWARD– OrlandoCitySoccerClub CHAMPION OF EQUALITY AWARD – Barbara Poma, Owner,PulseNightclub Past recipients of Diversity Honors have included: Mayor Buddy Dyer, Commissioner Patty Sheehan, ClerkofCourtsTiffanyMooreRussell,MaryMeeksEsq., Orlando Sentinel Columnist Scott Maxwell, Equality Florida's Gina Duncan, Orange County Comptroller Martha O. Haynie, and 9th Circuit Court Judge Bob Leblanc,amongothers.
Tickets are $125 per person or a table of 10 for $1500 and are available by visiting TheCenterOrlando.org/events.
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Creep of the month: ramzan kadyrov
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Chechnya's leader
F¨ ile under: More bad news aboutRussia. I know, I know. It seems like every time you turn around there's yet another news story about Russia. It's hard to keep up. And to all of the Trump apologists who shrug off the growing evidence of Russia not only meddling in our election, but also of having direct ties to the Tr u m p c a m p a i g n a n d administration, f#ck you, you do not care about our country, and yousuck. So, anyway, while Trump's
been busy Tweeting about Russia being “fake news” and how the real story is Obama spying on him through Trump Tower's goldplated microwave, gay men in Chechnya are being rounded up and killed for the crime of being gay, according to Russian newspaperNovayaGazeta. According to the paper, approximately 100 men were rounded up in a “sweep,” and that at least three have been killed, but it is suspected that number is actually higher. Russia as a whole is not a great place to be
gay, but Chechnya is especially bad. According to Novaya Gazeta, even being accused of being gay is enough to destroy a man's reputation. Actually being gay is enough to get you killed, either by the authorities, or by your family via a so-called “honor killing.” Apparently the sweep was prompted by a request made in March by an LGBT group seeking official permission to hold a pride parade. The Russian LGBT Network put out a statement on April 2 offering emergency aid
"You cannot detain and persecute people who simply do not exist in the republic," he said, according to the New York Times. "If there were such people in Chechnya, the law-enforcement organs wouldn't need to have anything to do with them because their relatives would send them somewhere from which there is no returning.”
and asking people who are in danger to contact them. “We are actively cooperating with human rights activists in Russia and abroad, and are ready to evacuate people,” the statement read in part. In other words, this is deadly serious. Especially when you take into consideration the fact that for Chechnya's leader, Ramzan Kadyrov, the whole thing is a joke. Or, more specifically, an “April Fool'sjoke.” returning.” Yeah, see above where being gay in Chechnya can get you killed either by law enforcement or by your own family. News reports have indicated that honor killings are unofficially sanctioned in Chechnya in that they don't exactly get thorough investigations by law enforcement. The Guardian quotes Kheda Saratova, who Alvi Karimov, a spokesman for Kadyrov, said that reports of gay men being rounded up were “absolute lies and disinformation.” His proof? There are no gay people in Chechnya, he said. "You cannot detain and persecute people who simply do not exist in the republic," he said, according to the New York Times. "If there were such people in Chechnya, the law-enforcement organs wouldn't need to have anything to do with them because their relatives would send them somewhere from which there is no
serves on Kadyrov's human rights council, as saying to a Russian radio station, “In our Chechen society, any person who respects our traditionsandculturewillhuntdownthiskindofpersonwithoutanyhelp fromauthorities,anddoeverythingtomakesurethatthiskindofperson does not exist in our society.” In other words, Kadyrov's human rights councildoesn'tconsiderLGBTpeoplehuman. Kadyrov has strong ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, so make no mistake that this anti-gay pogrom is likely fine by him. And of course Trump, who vowed to protect LGBTQ people from “hateful foreign ideologies,” is in bed with Putin (figuratively, not literally, unless there's another salacious dossier that I haven't heard about) and that so is Kadyrov. This story alone should be enough to lay bare the emptiness ofanypromisemadebyTrumptoLGBTQpeople.
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. Hotspots Central Florida HotSpotsCentral.LGBT
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