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CONCERT
KOOL AND THE GANG • presents a night of song, celebration and good times at the NEW Pembroke Pines City Center on May 27. With over 70 million albums sold worldwide thanks to songs like “Celebration,” “Cherish,” “Jungle Boogie,” and more. They've earned two Grammy Awards. Tickets are $29.50 - $175.00and can be purchased at
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ISRAEL FESTIVAL YACHAD • will feature more than 500 young dancers on stage with local groups and invited companies from Mexico, Brazil, Panama and Israel, performing to Israeli folk dance music, with colorful costumes, amazing scenery and spectacular lighting effects. This year's Gala Performance theme is Hope and takes place on May 28 at Broward Center. Tickets start at $10.
TRIBUTE
ROD STEWART EXPERIENCE • is a tribute to the raspy-voiced rocker and part-time Palm Beacher. Stewart's career spans five decades. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's hits include “Maggie May,” Hot Legs,” “In My Own Crazy Way,” “Tonight's the Night,” “Love Touch” and “Every Beat of My Heart.” May 26 at Old School Square from 7:3010pm.
DESIGN
UPDATE YOUR HOUSE • Fort Lauderdale Home Design and Remodeling Show takes place from May 26-29 at the Broward County Convention Center. Consult industry leaders and find thousands of choices and the latest trends in: interior design, landscaping, furniture, fine art and decor, home security, hurricane protection and more. For more info call 305.667.9299.
BEACH
GREAT AMERICAN BEACH PARTY • The area along A1A from Las Olas Boulevard north is transformed into an entertainment beach party on Saturday, May 27 from 11:30am to 8pm featuring art, music, live performances, vendors, handmade arts and crafts, chalk art, a sand sculpting competition, classic car show and activities for the entire family. Admission is free.
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R E A LT O R
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EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
The best chatter on Facebook this week Politics is dominating Facebook these days. Here are what local community members are saying… “Okay, Comey. You trashed Hillary’s chance for a win; now burp up those memos and help us end this sham of a presidency. Fair is fair! #impeach”
——MARK MARTIN ANGLE, Fort Lauderdale
“I guess the head wounds that Lincoln and Kennedy got aren’t as bad?”
——ERIC REIVIK, Wilton Manors, referring to
President Trump’s complaint to graduates of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy that “No politician in history– and I say this with great surety – has been treated worse or more unfairly.”
“When this guy goes after Trump. And he’s a conservative’s conservative, then you know Trump is in deep doo-doo!”
——MICKEY ROWE, Oakland Park, referring to writer Erick Erickson’s blog post on his website, The Resurgent, that Trump’s Russia leak was “far worse” than reported.
“You have to wonder what they are hiding that is so damning. Stay strong? Resist congressional subpoenas? Fire the FBI director after asking him to stay away from Flynn? I mean this stinks to high heaven…” ——EVAN LOBEL, Fort Lauderdale, referring to a
“These days it’s super fun turning off the news for 30 minutes and then turning it on to see how much new sh*t has hit the fan.”
——MICHAEL WALKER, Fort Lauderdale
CNBC report that Trump recently told fired national security advisor Michael Flynn to “stay strong”.
“Trump supporters: He is all yours! You are responsible for this mess. Make American Sane Again: Dump Trump.” ——JOHN RAMOS, Oakland Park
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RE-CAP EPISODE 9
by Scott Holland
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his week there was only a Maxi challenge, but it was a big one. In teams, the queens were challenged to create, write and star in their own TV pilot. They had to develop concepts, characters and stories for a new hit series. The teams were Sasha and Shea; Valentina and Nina; and Peppermint, Trinity and Alexis. The runway theme was Club Kid. In the end the best team was Sasha and Shea and they both won. Peppermint and Trinity were safe and Alexis was saved. The bottom two were Nina and Valentina. Unfortunately, Valentina didn't know the words to her song (see below) and sashayed away.
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Q: At what age did drag become an interest and how did you pick your name? A: Drag became an interest when I went to my first drag show at the age of 21. My first time in drag was when I was 23 for Halloween, but I didn't become a drag performer until 10 months before the show. I waited for the perfect name and when it came to me, I just knew it. Q: How many times did you apply to be on RuPaul's Drag Race? How did it feel when you found out you got chosen? A: Just one time, and I felt so lucky and very happy. I felt like it was finally my moment to be discovered for my talent and my creativity.
Q: Is there additional pressure now that RuPaul has been on for eight seasons and two all-star seasons? A: There is! I was 17 when the show came out and I have been watching from the beginning. The judges and the audience definitely have higher standards. Q: Tell us about your RuPaul's Drag Race experience? A: It was magical, but it all happened so fast. It was so amazing for me, as I won challenges, had great runways and made an impact. It was a dream come true. The most beautiful thing I am taking away from this experience is that I met RuPaul. Q: Tell us about the final lip synch‌ what happened? A: I was not prepared with the lip synch, I didn't know the song, I was also in a state of shock where I lost control, and didn't feel anything.
Q: Who do you want to win? A: It's not really about winning. If I was sitting at home watching, I would be very intrigued with everything that Nina Bonina does. Q: Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you? A: I am actually a very emotional and sensitive person. Q: What's ahead for Valentina? A: This is just the beginning of what I hope to be a very long and successful career. I want to become the face of drag in Latin America. For more information on Valentina, go to Facebook.com/AllAboutValentina or Instagram.com/AllAboutValentina
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HOTshots of the week
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SMART RIDERS
u The Smart Ride recently hosted a social at The Royal Pig on Las Olas.
GAY GAMES
u Stonewall’s Rob Delehanty has fun at their
latest gallery show “Game On!” in honor of Out Games Miami this month.
WE’RE SO PRETTY
u Miami Beach Vice Mayor (+ Mayor Candidate)
Michael Grieco & Christine Klingspor do some serious mingling at the MDGLCC Topaz Galaz.
OH WHAT A NIGHT
uJohnny & Deniz from 4EverYoung
and a friend have a great time at their Fort Lauderdale Grand Opening Party.
YOU WILL BE MISSED u Poverello’s Father Bill recently
passed and was last captured with Pompano Bill at a party at Tropics.
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE $
u Trannie Palace’s Agatha Tolia
embodied the theme–Spoiled Brats at Georgie’s Alibi/Monkey Bar.
YELLOW LADIES
u Former Miami Beach Mayor
Matti Bower & Out Games Miami’s Carol Coombes at the MDGLCC Topaz Gala in Miami.
THIRSTY?
u If you’re feeling parched go upstairs and see
Felix & Alex at Hunters. They’ll quench it for ya.
FRUTERAS
u The GLBX’s Tim, Julietta, & Ivan relax at the
latest After Hours Mixer at La Frutera.
LET’S PARTY
u Hotspots’ Anthony, Andrew, Steven and their friends Mike & Teresa enjoy themselves
at the 4EverYoung MedSpa Fort Lauderdale Grand Opening Party.
New fashion line is handmade, comfortable and appealing
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George Corando
hen most of us South Floridians in the nightclub industry hear the name George Coronado, we think of Give Me A Beat Productions, which was George's Production company for almost 10 years. George and his business partner, Arnold Matteson, created GMAB and upon Arnold's passing it was George's mission to make the company even better than it had been. From circuit parties to fashion shows to charity events, GMAB was involved with our community. About two years ago, George decided to take a break from producing events and move back to Peru where he started a fashion business. It was so great to sit down with George for this Hotspots exclusive interview.
By Scott Holland
What made you move back to Peru? I lived in Miami Beach for 14 years. I had a successful business and everything was great. However, I had other goals in life that I wanted to pursue. I am the kind of person that is not afraid to go after my goals and to step out of my comfort zone. My family played an important role in my decision to move to South America. I have a beautiful family and used to visit them once or twice a year. However, I left home when I was 17 years old and never really got to live close to them during my adulthood. Miami is an awesome place, but I felt that it was time for me to relocate and to start a new business, pursue a new challenge, keep growing up as a professional and as an individual and to add new experiences to my life.Two years later, I know I made the right decision. I am very happy with my new life in Lima, Peru.
After so many years in the event planning business, why did you decide to get into fashion? I've always been very interested in the fashion industry. I worked successfully with fashion projects with my Miami company, Give Me A Beat Productions, so it was not all new to me. Designing clothing is a talent that I strongly believe I have. Peru is a great country to start a clothing line. Its cotton is world-renowned and high quality. Many important American and European brands manufacture their productions in Peru. Peruvian production is export quality as we have the best of the best
in fabrics and workshops. I considered a few businesses and after taking the time to evaluate the possibilities, I decided to create Coronado & Carozzi, along with my business partner Mario Carozzi. Mario is a long-time and successful entrepreneur, very talented and respected. We have an amazing friendship and working relationship.
Your clothing is all handmade‌how would you describe your clothing line? Correct, our clothing is handmade using the finest local cotton. We are the brand where uniqueness gets in line with
Coronado & Carozzi is different because a lot of my inspiration as a designer comes from exploring different cultures and my travels around the world. I have had the privilege to visit exotic spots, which not many people have the opportunity to experience. Also, I describe my clothing line as “chameleonic.� In today's world, business keep us really busy especially in the big metropolis such as New York, London, Madrid, Buenos Aires, Sydney, Lima, etc. We work all day and have busy schedules. We are interested that the lifestyle we propose make us look good for our various daily activities: work, meetings with clients, lunch with friends, a cocktail party at night, the movies, dinner, a date, etc. We do not have time to change outfits during the day so looking chic and appropriate is fundamental.
What does the future hold for Coronado & Carozzi? After our success in Peru, our next goal is to position our clothing line in the United States. Our designs are perfectly suited for markets such as Florida and California, because of the weather and our point of view. We have a Fall/Winter 2017 collection,
craftsmanship. We are known for our modern and vibrant designs. We spell different, we are different and we know how to design clothing that makes a difference. We, as a brand, aim to prioritize high quality, comfort and appeal.
Do you have a design team or who comes up with the designs? I design everything we have in our line. Of course, we do have a team that works for us in production, marketing, quality assurance, distribution and sales. Needless to say, everything is under my supervision and my business partner's.
What fabrics do you use? We use high quality fabrics -- from cotton, terry cotton, leather, drill, acrylic fiber, nylon, silk, etc -- it depends on each design. We have a complete line, from jackets, jeans, joggers, shorts, shirts, tshirts, tank-tops, underwear, swimwear, hats, accessories and so forth.
What makes your line different from your competition?
which has a retro vibe but fresh and somehow futuristic yet keeping it ready-towear and elegant. Our last year's collection was a big success and I feel this new collection will be even better. We are working very hard and feel very proud.
For more information on Coronado & Carozzi,
visit their website, CoronadoCarozzi.com
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27TH ANNUAL GAY DISNEY WEEK ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE By Scott Holland
I can’t believe it’s almost been a year since Gay Disney 2016. Every year it’s a weekend filled with fun, mayhem and fond memories. If you haven’t been, I recommend you experience it, and if you have been go back! After all, it’s in our sister city of Orlando, just a few hours’ drive away. Here are the DJs and singers and entertainers you’ll get to see during Gay Disney Week, which runs this year from May 30 - June 5.
OFFICIAL GAY DAYS POOL PARTIES AT THE DOUBLETREE
GayDays Orlando is well-known for the daily pool parties which are held at the Official GayDays host hotel, the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld. There are two pool parties, the “Midway Pool Party”, held at the main lagoon pool, and the “Arena Pool Party”, held near the bear wing of the hotel. GayDays is proud to host over 30 DJ’s from all over with 5 Days and 5 Nights of pool parties. The pool parties at “The Midway Pool” start on Wednesday, May 31 at 12Noon with DJ Tex Flex, switching over at 5p.m. to DJ Frank-O and closing out the evening at 10p.m. with DJ Chris Adams. The next day is titled as “Freakshow,” Thursday, June 1, with DJ Aracely Manterola 10a.m. – 4p.m., DJ Luke Hampel 4p.m. – 10p.m., and Pumpkin Spice 10p.m. – 3a.m. Friday, June 2 debut’s the all new bear themed pool party called, “Bear Watch” with DJ Chomper 10a.m.- 4p.m., DJ DeGiacinto 4p.m. – 10p.m., and DJ Alex Ferbeyre 10p.m. – 3a.m.. On Saturday, June 3 gear up for “Illumin8” starting with DJ Nancy Starr 10 70 | Hotspots.LGBT
a.m. – 4p.m., DJ Joe Ross 4PM – 10PM, and the evening headliner, DJ ChiChi LaRue 10p.m.3a.m. with performances by recording artist’s Malka Red, Blush, & FHB. The closing party on Sunday, June 4 “Therapeutic Sundaze” will be headlined by DJ Hector Fonseca 10p.m. – 3a.m., and DJ Joe Ross 10a.m. – 4p.m. and DJ Tristan Jaxx 4p.m. – 10p.m. The “Arena Pool Parties” start on Thursday, June 1 with a DJ lineup of DJ Matt Effect 10a.m. – 4p.m., DJ Chris Tavi 4p.m. – 10p.m., and DJ Amy Alderman 10p.m. – 3a.m. On Friday, June 2, DJ Sushiman 10a.m. – 4p.m., DJ J Warren 4p.m. – 10p.m., and DJ Jack Reina 10p.m. –3a.m. Saturday, June 3 the DJ lineup consists of DJ Chris Adams 10a.m. – 4p.m., DJ Alex Ferbeyre 4p.m. – 10p.m. and DJ Chomper 10p.m. – 3a.m. Finally, the last day of pool parties Sunday, June 4 will feature music spun by DJ DeGiacinto 10a.m. – 4p.m., and then switching over to onePULSE’s Tea Dance with Pulse Nightclub DJ Flawless 4p.m. – 10p.m. and DJ Infinite 10p.m. – 3a.m. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to: GayDays.com
ONE MAGICAL WEEKEND at Walt Disney World® Resorts
One Magical Weekend will be set up at the B Resort and Spa for the third year in a row. In addition to the daily Therapy pool parties (11 a.m. to 6 p.m….Sunday to 8pm)) and the signature events (Riptide at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Waterpark, the Main Event Red Vol 2 at Disney Springs House of Blues), there will also be daily after-hours parties called Cadabra at Old Town. Those parties will be held from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. (Sunday starts at 10pm) on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. The DJs for the Therapy pool parties on Friday are Edil Hernandez and Ben Baker. On Saturday, DJs JB Burgos and Guy Scheiman and Sunday features DJs Manny Lehman and Bio Zounds, the NEXUS Radio DJ Contest Winner. Riptide will be held at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Waterpark on Friday, June 2 from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. DJs Mike Cruz and Shane Stiel will be DJing this signature event. The Main Event will be held at Disney Springs House of Blues from 9 p.m. to 2 am. on Saturday, June 3. DJs Paulo and Dj Deanne will headline the event. Cadabra’s after-hours parties at Old Town begin on Friday late night with DJs Twisted Dee and Martin Fry. Saturday’s parties will be headlined by DJs Ivan Gomez and Nacho Chapado. Sunday night’s DJ lineup consists of DJs Power Infiniti and Oscar Velazquez (and starts early at 10pm and goes to 6 am). Don’t forget to stay at the Official OMW Host Hotel – The B Resort & Spa on Disney property. Tickets, VIP packages and hotel rooms can be purchased directly through the One Magical Weekend website. Visit onemagicalweekend. com for more information.
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
COCO PERU PARLIAMENT HOUSE
Parliament House will be inviting four different entertainers to perform during Gay Disney Week. The first one can be seen on Friday, June 2: Debbie Gibson live in concert singing her iconic hits: “Only in My Dreams,” “Shake your Love,” “Foolish Beat,” and more. On Saturday, June 3, they present the one and only Macy Gray live in concert singing her hits: “I Try,” “Sweet Baby,” “When I See You,” and more On Sunday, June 4 they present Keri Hilson live and in concert singing her hits: “Pretty Girl Rock,” “Knock You Down,” “Turnin’ Me On,” and more. On Friday and Saturday, June 2 and 3, Tim Evanicki productions presents CoCo Peru in “The Tamiong Of The Tension: An Epic Quest” at the Footlight Theatre at 8pm. Tickets are $35 ($40 at the door) and can be purchased at Phouse.Ticketleap.com All weekend long the Parliament House will feature the world famous Footlight Players at 10pm and 12am (Darcel Stevens, Shantell DMarco, Jazell Barbie Royale and Sonique) DJs Brianna and Scott Robert along with Adult film stars and Foam parties. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to: ParliamentHouse.com Tickets for all three of these acts can be purchased in advance by going to parliamenthouse.com. Hotspots.LGBT | 71
WORLD SPOTLIGHT SHINES ON MIAMI FOR HISTORIC
WORLD OUTGAMES By Scott Holland
The stage is set for World OutGames Miami 2017, the world’s largest 10-day Sports, Culture and Human Rights event featuring LGBT athletes, participants, spectators and thought leaders from around the globe converging on Miami from May 26 through June 4. Making its U.S. debut, the highly-anticipated World OutGames Miami 2017 will welcome LGBT athletes from nearly 60 countries – many where homosexuality remains illegal and hidden. In the spirit of true inclusiveness, the World OutGames are open to all, regardless of sexual orientation. “We are proud to bring World OutGames to the United States as a global statement of unity, inclusiveness and healthy competition,” said Ivan Cano, CEO of World OutGames Miami. “This will be a life-changing experience for all who attend which will inspire, motivate and celebrate the human spirit through its three pillars – Sports, Culture and Human Rights.”
SPORTS
Athletes will arrive at World OutGames Miami ready to challenge themselves physically in a variety of sports. With skill levels ranging from beginner to competitive, the roster of sporting events includes, but is not limited to, basketball, bodybuilding, dance sport, diving, field hockey, golf, running, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, triathlon and volleyball.
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Sports events will be held at world-class venues across Miami-Dade County, including Tropical Park, University of Miami, Ransom Everglades Aquatics Center, Kendall Soccer Park, Miami Beach Golf Club, Crandon Park and Doubletree by Hilton Miami Airport Convention Center.
HUMAN RIGHTS
World OutGames Miami will also feature the 4th Global LGBTQI Human Rights Conference, a three-day event (May 26-28) held at the Loews Miami Beach. The conference will be a powerful global gathering of internationally respected human rights activists, researchers, legal scholars and trade organizations, and will include more than 25 speakers and 35 topics focused on three specific tracks: Promoting Inclusivity in Sports (LGB, Intersex, Trans*, Women), Health & Wellness (HIV, Disability, Sexuality, Body Politics, Human Trafficking) and Social Justice (Labor/Trade Unions, Religion, LGBTQI Criminalization, Workplace Issues). Special guest speakers include Tamara Adrián (Venezuela), Rev. Houston Cypress (Miccosukee Reservation), Lou Englefield (UK), Amini Fonua (Tonga), Moninne Griffith (Ireland), Surat-Shaan Knan (UK), Richard Lusimbo (Uganda), Deondre Moore (USA), Chris Mosier (USA), Vitit Muntarbhorn (Thailand), Kenita Placide
(St. Lucia), Alessandra Ramos (Brazil), Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (USA), Nadine Smith (USA) and Mark Tewksbury (Canada).
DANCE SPORT
CULTURE
World OutGames Miami participants will immerse themselves in a warm welcome from a community that honors, respects and supports them and from a city that celebrates diversity and self-expression. Attendees will enjoy various cultural happenings planned over the 10-day long event including Pulse Points on June 1, an artistic response to the Orlando massacre at Pulse Nightclub, fusing dance, music, poetry and visual arts to honor the 49 lives that were lost. Live entertainment, art exhibits, a poetry reading with Robert Pinsky, and a film festival are also planned. In addition, the World OutGames Main Village at The National Hotel will host activities, vendors and entertainment offerings. Opening Ceremonies at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater will offer a taste of Miami with special surprises. Closing ceremonies will be at The National. World OutGames Miami is made possible through the support of Adidas, the City of Miami Beach, Florida Sports Foundation, Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority, Coca-Cola, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Bacardi, Happy Copenhagen, the University of Miami Health System, Limitless Production Services, Inc., Arts & Business Council of Miami, the International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights, Miami Sports, Hotspots Media Group, OutClique, South Florida Gay News, 93.9 MIA and additional contributions from many individuals and businesses. World OutGames Miami is funded in part by a grant from the City of Miami Beach, along with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the MiamiDade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. uFor more information, tickets and the full schedule of events, visit outgames.org.
It was a pleasure to sit down with longtime friends and dancers Scott Lappin and Lee Foxx who are Dance Sport Organizer and Country Western Organizer, respectively, and Chairmen for the judges for the dance sport competition at the World OutGames Miami.
Q: How long have you been dancing? A: Scott – 37 years professionally. I started dancing at the age of 8, but started dancing professionally after college. Lee – I started professionally 39 years ago and, just like Scott, I started training professionally to be a teacher right after college and have been doing it ever since. Q: What are your biggest accomplishments in dance? Scott – Numerous Top Teacher awards. Participating in the Gay Games 1998, 2002, and 2006. Lee – I am certified as an adjudicator in all of the different dance style with the Imperial Society. I have judged the National Dance Sport Championships. I am also treasurer for the North America Same Sex Partner Dance Association. I am also the competition director of the International Association of Gay/ Lesbian Country Western Dance Clubs. I competed with Scott in the Gay Games in 1998 and 2002. Q: Why and how did you guys get involved in the World Out Games? A: Lee – Bruce Townsend, the vice president of the International Association of Gay/Lesbian Country Western Dance Clubs, who lives in Miami, was very involved with the bidding for the World Outgames and he approached me and asked for others and I recommended Scott. Scott – Since we are both industry professionals for decades we love organizing and put together events, so it was right up our alley. We love organizing the sport that we love and supporting the same-sex dance world. Q: How does someone get to see the dance competitions? A: Go to OutGames.org, under dance sports and you can purchase tickets there.
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EATING OUT A SAMPLE OF FORT LAUDERDALE’S FAVORITE
restaurants
ASIA BAY 1111 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale asiabayrestaurants.com 954-848-9900 Elegant riverfront dining with a menu of Japanese and Thai dishes including creative sushi rolls.
HOT SPOT OF THE WEEK
BEEFCAKES (at Boardwalk) 1721 N. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale BoardwalkBar.com 954-463-6969 Open daily from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. The best burgers and chicken wings in town. BONA ITALIAN RESTAURANT 2468 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors bonaitalianrestaurant.com 954-565-7222 Under new ownership! Fresh made Italian food. Signature dishes include Fazzoletti, (pasta purses with fontina cheese, cream sauce, peas/bacon), Chicken Cyriac or traditional Eggplant Parmigiana. CEVICHE BY THE SEA 2823 E. Oakland Park Blvd. CevicheByTheSea.com 954-999-0751 Intimate seafood and Peruvian cuisine. Recommended as a “truly remarkable dining experience.” Reservations recommended. Open for lunch. Happy Hour M-F, 5-7 p.m.
Jennifer McClain (left) and LeNora Jaye
WEEKENDS AT THE ALIBI
EAT 2150 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Eatinwiltonmanors.com 954-626-0722 Menu offers everything from salmon to Chef Rosario’s meatloaf. Great $10 specialty drink menu. FLIP FLOPS DOCKSIDE EATERY 3051 NE 32nd Ave., Ft. Lauderdale FlipFlopsDocksideEatery.com 954-567-1672
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Grab brunch and be entertained at the Alibi every weekend. On Saturdays, Dee Dee Van Carter, the First Lady of Illusions, puts on a great show from 11 to 3 p.m. Songbird Jennifer McLain and LeNora Jaye alternate appearances on Sundays, delivering the best of Broadway and smooth jazz, respectively. Dee Dee Van Carter First Lady of Illusions
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Relax on the dock while sipping a specialty cocktail or eating a fresh, made-toorder item from the menu. GEORGIE’S ALIBI & MONKEY BAR 266 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors AlibiWiltonManors.com 954-565-2526 Relaxed patio atmosphere with a full menu offering award-winning burgers, wings, hot & cold sandwiches, sliders, flat bread pizzas and fresh fish, shrimp and chicken entrees. Full bar. “Drag Yourself to Brunch,” starring Dee Dee Van Carter and cast, every Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Jennifer McClain does Broadway brunch and LeNora Jaye performs Jazz brunch alternating Sundays. KALUZ 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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LIPS 1421 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park Fladragshow.com 954-567-0987 A restaurant/cabaret that “dresses up” to entertain its guests! Fabulous drag and tons of fun!
MIND YOUR MANORS 2045 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors 754-223-2172 MindYourManorsPub.com A fun, relaxing garden pub and wine bar serving comfort food and hospitality. Enjoy a wide range 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. Incredible buffet.
Cast member Twat LaRouge, one of the incredible talents at Lips.
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. Continued 4
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ROSIE’S BAR & GRILL 2449 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Facebook.com/rosiesbarandgrill 954-563-0123 A Wilton Drive favorite, this place is known for its non-stop party every “Sunday Funday” with live DJs spinning great music. Great burgers, fresh seafood and amazing Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. RUMORS BAR “PALATE PARTY” 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
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country cooking in a romantic locale with patio seating. 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. 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. THAI SPICE 1514 E. Commercial Blvd., Oakland Park 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
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Pride events around the nation are taking on a more serious tone this June. New York City and Los Angeles will be leading other cities by using their Pride events to challenge the EQUALITY Trump administraFOR ALL tion’s antiLGBT stance. Southern California’s LA Pride, on June 10 and 11, will include a “resistance” protest march while New York Pride, on June 25, will see resistance groups marching near the front of the parade, behind the grand marshals and the Sirens Women’s Motorcycle Club who have led the parade for three decades. Meanwhile, The Equality March for Unity and Pride in Washington, D.C., on June 11 is expected to draw tens of thousands of participants from all over the country. More than 30 cities will host similar events. (See EqualityMarch 2017.org for more info.)
FORT LAUDERDALE RALLY In solidarity with the national Equality March for Unity and Pride, organizers in Fort Lauderdale have planned an Equality Rally on June 11 at 4 p.m. in Huizenga Park, located at 32 E. Las Olas Blvd., in downtown Fort Lauderdale. A GoFundMe page has been set up to receive donations to help cover the costs of the event at GoFundMe.com/Equality RallyFTL. Please donate!
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vt. Chelsea Manning, 29, the transgender soldier who was sentenced to 35 years in prison for leaking thousands of secret documents to WikiLeaks, was released from the all-male Fort Leavenworth prison in Kansas on May 17 after serving only seven years. She entered prison as a man named Bradley Manning and announced she was transgender a day later. Manning became the first person in military prison to be allowed to take hormones. Her sentence was commuted by President Barack Obama as one of his final acts in office. President Donald Trump called Manning an “ungrateful traitor” shortly after he took office.
TORTURE IN INDONESIA? Two young gay men have been sentenced by a sharia court in Indonesia to a public caning of 85 lashes each for having sex. The men, aged 20 and 23, were arrested after vigilantes in the conservative provincial capital, Banda Aceh, broke into their rented accommodations to catch them having sex. According to a report by TheGuardian.com, the lead judge said the three-judge panel decided against the maximum penalty of 100 lashes because the men were polite, had no prior convictions and cooperated with authorities. “As Muslims, the defendants should uphold the sharia law that prevails in Aceh,” the lead judge said. International human rights groups are protesting the sentence which they believe constitute torture under international law.
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oth heterosexual women and gay men prefer men with facial hair over clean-shaven men. That’s the finding of new research which analyzed the sexual attractiveness of men with varying lengths of facial hair for both groups. It turns out women are most attracted to men with light stubble for a one-night stand, but prefer a full beard when choosing a longterm mate. Meanwhile, gay men are even more attracted to facial hair, according to the study by the University of Queens
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NOTRE DAME GRADUATES WALK OUT ON MIKE PENCE Vice President Mike Pence’s appearance at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana to deliver the commencement address drew “throngs” of protestors and resulted in an estimated 150 graduates walking out on May 21, according to CNN. The group cited the vice president’s opposition to gay rights, his attempts as governor of Indiana to stop Syrian refugees from entering the state, his backing of President Trump’s travel ban on immigrants from seven majority-Muslin countries and his opposition to sanctuary cities that refuse to enforce federal immigration laws.
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Massage Therapy is a clinically proven effective treatment for stress and pain relief. Therapeutic massage is increasingly being recommended by doctors and other health care professionals as research continues to document that it is a powerful and cost effective way to bring healing and relief to myriads of populations of people.
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the soft issues of the body to reduce tension and pain. Therapists apply pressure with their hands, but they can also skillfully use their forearms, elbows or feet. There are over 80 different types of massage. Some are gentle, others are more intense. oThe most common, Swedish massage, is all about relaxation of sore, tired muscles. The therapist uses long, gliding strokes, rhythmic kneading and staccato tapping techniques
on the top layer of muscles in the direction of blood �low to the heart. Range of motion stretches are also employed to move joints and improve �lexibility. oDeep tissue massage is more rigorous. It is often used by a therapist especially skilled in deep tissue therapeutic techniques to treat chronic muscle tension. Therapists apply deeper, slower, more intense strokes to reach and release knotted, ischemic muscles using �ingers, knuckles and elbows. oSpas often combine Swedish massage with heated stones or aromatherapy from essential oils to make the massage experience even more sumptuous. Stone massage uses specially treated, smooth rocks which are heated and used in the session to ease soreness and soothe tired, knotted muscles. A few drops of essential oil in massage lotion can increase feelings of well being and relaxation, or bring about a sense of rejuvenation and invigoration. oAccording to The Florida State Massage Therapy Association (FSMTA), the oldest professional massage therapy association in the country, massage can improve a person’s health in the following ways: increases blood circulation; reduces heart rate and blood pressure; reduces stress and tension; relieves chronic and temporary pain; increases serotonin levels and acts against depression; relieves minor muscle strains and pain and increases athletic performance. oIf you’re in the market for a therapist, hire one who is knowledgeable and professional. An MA# after his/her name (for example, Tom Bonanti MA40288) assures you that the therapist is schooled, licensed, and up to date on all of the modern massage techniques. Our own Hotspots Magazine is a great place to begin your search for the best therapists in South Florida! uTom Bonanti is a personal trainer and licensed massage. He can be reached at trainertomb@aol.com
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eff Sterling is the managWhat can we expect ing partner of Sterling from Stonewall Accounting and Sterling Pride 2017? Realty. A native of Fort A: This year’s Wayne, Indiana, Jeff earned Stonewall will represent the a degree at Indiana Unithird year we have organized versity in Fort Wayne. An the event and the third year active member of the in over a decade of the event Wilton Manors LGBT will grow and be financially community for the past solvent. The event starts at eight years, Jeff serves as 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 17 president of each nonand the setup will be like last JEFF STERLING year’s event with at least profit organization that he Stonewall Pride President seven large 100 by 40 foot participates in: the Wilton canopies where over 100 Manors Entertainment vendors will be showcasing Group Inc., Wilton Manors their products and services to our commuDevelopment Alliance Inc., Taste of the Island Inc., and Wilton Manors Arts Entertainment nity. This year we’ve added lights and large Expo. fans to help with the heat. There will be a The Wilton Manors Entertainment Group diverse arrangement of entertainment on at Inc. (WMEG), the organization producing Fort least four stages along Wilton Drive. In Lauderdale’s Stonewall Pride again this year, addition, each of our 16 bars on the Drive is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that is a joint effort will be offering their own entertainment to add to the mix. We are very lucky in our between the City of Wilton Manors and the event that we have so many bars and Wilton Manors Development Alliance Inc. restaurants along the route that add to the WMEG provides resources, guidance and conoptions available to everyone. The parade tinuity for city-sponsored cultural, social and educational events with all funds dedication will be at 4 p.m. this year. We are expecting to its mission to benefit the community of well over 100 entries [in the parade] this Wilton Manors. year and the parade will probably last one
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and a half to two hours. The parade starts on the south end of Wilton Drive by Dairy Queen and continues north to Five Points.
Since the Pulse nightclub tragedy in Orlando last year, security at events like these has heightened. What are the challenges, and costs, to secure an LGBT event of this magnitude? A: The tragedy at Pulse and the ongoing threats LGBT events face around the nation and world has made security a top issue. This year, we have had to delay some expansion plans as we struggle to raise the additional money to cover security. The security costs that we are responsible for have doubled to over $40,000. Security is also a concern as we look at where items are placed, how we control access and what can be allowed to happen at the event. We will have police from numerous jurisdictions along with support from several federal police agencies on site securing the area, all under the leadership of our Wilton Manors Police Chief. As part of this, the City of Wilton Manors has stepped up and assisted in some of the costs and changes we face. Through city support we have changed all our entrances to heavy water barricades and have placed additional barricades throughout the event to help stop drive-throughs from happening. The City of Wilton Manors Police Department has done a great job of making sure we have a good, safe time. In addition, we have set up a GoFundMe page online to help diffuse the high cost of security.
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ground in our struggle for full equality. We are part of the planning group of the local Equality Rally for Unity & Pride that will be held on June 11, starting at 4 p.m., at Fort Lauderdale’s Huizenga Park, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd. We consider it our kick-off event for Stonewall Week. We encourage everyone to attend to show our solidarity and send a message to local and national politicians that we will not quietly allow our rights and the rights of other marginalized groups – to be taken away.
How can people participate in Stonewall Pride 2017 if they would like to volunteer, enter the float parade or purchase a booth, for example? A: We are still open for sponsors, vendors, parade entries, volunteers and financial support. If someone wants to be part of this event they can go to wiltonmanorstonewall.com and click on the appropriate link. They can also reach out to us at 754-200-2979 or info@wmeg.org.
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“The tragedy at Pulse and the ongoing threats LGBT events face around the nation and world has made security a top issue...”
The anti-LGBT demeanor of the Trump administration has led to a new level of LGBT activism, including scheduled “Equality Rally” events at more than three dozen cities across the nation (and worldwide) on June 11. Are you expecting, or hoping for, larger crowds than usual? A: It is a rough time for our nation as we face constant attacks against marginalized groups. We’ve seen an increase in attendance and interest in last year’s event due to solidarity from the Orlando Pulse nightclub tragedy. We anticipate that this year we will again see that support and increased attendance, as those who thought our fight was done or moving forward are now seeing the need to fight again to keep what we have already gained, and not lose any more
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What is your hope for Stonewall Pride 2017? A: This year we have several goals as we are looking forward. One is an increased attendance as we take an event of 30,000 and over the next several years move it to 50,000+. The second is, with the help of the city, to successfully measure the economic impact of the event to meet all the requirements for several grants. We are looking to grow the event by bringing back a huge headliner to showcase and expand the offerings of the event to meet our attendance goals. Finally, and most important of all, everyone has a fun and safe time where they feel free to express who they are and, hopefully, we have encouraged everyone to become more involved in our struggle for equality. 4 To contribute to the cost of security for the event, go to Gofundme.com/wilton-manors-stonewall-security. Hotspots.LGBT | 115
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con Scrappy Pérez ¡Hola compañeros lectores! Pues bien, ¡parece ser que otro verano está casi aquí! Espero que todos hayan ejercitado esos cuerpos de playa que se supone que tienen ahora. Yo he trabajado muy duro para conseguir mi cuerpo de verano y lo que me costó fueron unos vasos de Vodka, un cheque de $5.000 y la promesa de unas vacaciones en París. Y así es como conseguí este modelo de ropa interior que ahora tengo atrapado en mi sótano. ¿Qué? ¿Acaso no es cómo obtener un cuerpo de playa para 122 | Hotspots.LGBT
el verano? A menos que esperabas que te dijera la dieta que hice y las muchas horas que estuve en un gimnasio tratando de verme musculoso para el verano que, en dado caso, tendría que recordarte que no debes mezclar alcohol con analgésicos, a menos que no te importe tener alucinaciones con Donald Trump o imaginarme a mi levantando más de 2 libras en la mañana. No te preocupes demasiado por sudar tanto durante el verano para perder peso y, perdón por sonar tan vani-
doso, pero…¡estoy tan caliente! No lo digo de la misma forma en que mi huésped modelo de ropa interior que vive en mi sótano lo diria. Quiero decir que es más caliente que la entrepierna de Papá Noel mientras camina el Desierto del Sahara durante 2 días seguidos. Hay personas que me siguen preguntando qué tipo de cosas pueden hacer durante el verano; pero no puedo pensar en otra cosa que no sea estar desnudo dentro de un jacuzzi lleno de cubitos de hielo; o bañarme desnudo en la playa; o paseando por la casa desnudo; o caminando...al perro...desnudo. Tal vez realmente me gusta estar desnudo. Eso explicaría por qué siempre hago sentir incómoda a tanta gente. Espero que todos ustedes hayan tenido un gran Día de la Madre en compañía de sus madres, tías, y amistades. Y ya pronto viene el Día de los Padres! Desearía tener el tiempo para pasar con mi propio padre, pero él se ha ido a conseguir cigarrillos. Dijo que regresa como a las 4:00PM. Hay son las 4:15PM, ¡así es que lleva como 15 años de retraso! ¡Esa tienda debe estar muy lejos! A veces me entra un poco la paternidad, así es que adopté un cachorro para cuando me sienta así. Ya aprendió a sentarse y ladrar cuando le ordeno. La semana que viene, voy a enseñarle cómo lavar los platos y sacar la basura. La verdadera razón de por qué lo tengo es para que sea un perro de guardian que me protega de esos intrusos indeseados o para que se asegure de que no se me escapen esos modelos de
ropa interior que tengo atrapados en el sótano. Espero que tengas un feliz Día de los Padres; Feliz Gay Days en Disney World; Feliz Verano y Feliz Día de Dirkmaticoulenshabby! Este es un día que he creado para cuando me quede sin razones para beber y celebrar cualquier cos. Feliz Día de Dirkmaticoulenshabby. ¡Salud!
Vodka, Underwear Models and Other Things I Keep in my Basement Hello fellow readers! Well, it seems another summer is here! I hope you all worked hard on those beach bodies you were supposed to have by now. I worked really hard to get my summer body and all it took was a few glasses of Vodka, a $5,000 check and the promise of a Paris vacation. And that's how I got t h i s A n d re w C h r i s t i a n underwear model trapped in my basement. What? Isn't that how you get a beach body for the summer? Unless you were expecting me to tell you about the diet I went on and the hundreds of hours spent at a gym trying to get muscular for the summer in which case, I'd have to remind you not to mix alcohol with pain killers unless you don't mind having hallucinations of Donald Trump knocking on your door while sitting on a Unicorn or me lifting anything more than a 2.5 pound bowl of cereal in the morning. I shouldn't have to worry too much about sweating so much during the summer to lose weight and, excuse me for sounding so conceited, 124 | Hotspots.LGBT
but I am SO hot! I don't mean that in the way my underwear model guest in my basement would say it. I mean it's hotter than Santa Claus' crotch while walking the Sahara for 2 days straight. People keep asking me to come up with things they can do during the summertime, but I cannot think of anything else that does not involve me laying naked inside a hot tub filled with a million ice cubes or bathing naked on the beach or walking around the house n a ke d o r w a l k i n g … t h e dog…naked…? Hey…maybe I
Anyway…what were we talking about? Oh yeah! Father's Day! I wish I could have the time to spend it with my own father, but he stepped out to get cigarettes. He said he'll be back by 4:00PM. It is 4:15PM now so that makes him about12 to 15 years late! That store must be REALLY far away! Sometimes I get paternal myself so I adopted a puppy dog for when those things happen. I already taught him how to sit and bark on command. Next week, I am going to teach him how to do
just really like being naked. That would explain why I always make roommates so uncomfortable or people at church. Nah! That could not be the reason. I'm sure it's all those silly hats I wear and get all those church ladies jealous of my fabulous look. I hope you all had a great Mother's Day in the company of your mothers, aunts, friends or that crazy lady on the streets who keeps confusing me with her son. Jeez lady! Your photos of me as a child and you holding my birth certificate or your strange resemblance to me will do nothing! Better try harder next time and no, I don't have bad memory so stop saying that I do.
the dishes and take out the garbage. The real reason why I got him was to act as a guard dog to do simple things such as protecting myself from unwanted intruder s or making sure under wear models trapped in the basement don't escape. I'll get to those things in a minute, in the meantime, I hope you have a Happy Father's Day, Happy Gay Days at Disney World, Happy Summertime an d Happy Dirkmaticoulenshabby Day! It's just a day I created when I run out of reasons to drink and celebrate just about anything I want. Happy Dirkmaticoulenshabby Day, everyone! Cheers!
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NEED WOOD
THIS GUY HAS A
BEEF WITH ME! By Woody Miller
H
ey Woody, You anorexic son of a b-tch. How dare you describe sex between overweight people as “lard-a-sex?” Your advice to your “truly tubby readers” was the kind of hateful and disreputable intolerance we expect out of Rush Limbaugh. You think you’re funny, but you’re actually just a sorry excuse for a queer. You think you’ve overcome so much but in your attitudes you haven’t achieved anything toward becoming a decent human being. My suggestion to your editors is to have you attend a club party in a 250-pound fat suit. Take a walk in someone else’s chub before you fling the insults. I’m part of the Fat Liberation Movement and proud of it. Why don’t you just accept that people come in all sizes and that one isn’t better than the other? - Tired of your s--t
y
Dear Tired, Christ, here we go again--another hand wringing, bed-wetting crybaby who can’t stand to be poked fun at. First of all, let me say this to ALL my readers, not just the porky ones: If you’re looking for warmth and compassion you’ve got the wrong column. Try Chicken Soup for the C-ck. It’s three aisles over. As for you, Mr. Walking Heart Attacks Have Rights Too, you’re treating fat as if it were a moral issue instead of a health crisis. I’m not buying it. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 62% of us are overweight or obese. In some people, obesity can be explained
by genetic abnormalities. But that’s just not true for most. If it were, then why did the Centers for Disease Control report that obesity among adults increased almost 60% since 1991? What, was there a white sale on genetic mutations and God couldn’t keep the shelves stocked? That obesity in the United States is a serious public health threat to millions of Americans is not my opinion. It’s the CDC’s. They went so far as to describe obesity as “epidemic” and that we need to respond to it “as vigorously as we do to an infectious disease.” By the way, obesity is defined as being at least 30 pounds over your ideal weight. Overweight and physical inactivity account for more than 300,000 premature deaths each year in the U.S., second only to tobacco-related deaths. Obesity and overweight are also linked to heart disease, diabetes and other chronic conditions. Fat Liberation, my a--. What am I supposed to say to the people I love who happen to be overweight? “Here, dear, have another rack of ribs. You’re liberated, you know.” I stand by my previous advice: If your obesity isn’t genetic and you are having problems touching your partner’s genitals because your stomach is in the way, the answer isn’t to try different positions, it’s to lose the weight. My heart really does go out to people struggling with their weight. The method is simple (eat less, exercise more) but the process is not. Depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body image issues, society’s conspiracy (why don’t we have fast-food fruit?), all contribute to the difficulty in losing weight. Should I be more compassionate? I already am. You just don’t see it. In life, I pat hands; in print I kick a--.
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