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EQUALITY 2017 FROM THE PUBLISHER

FACING OUR CHALLENGES

By PETER CLARK

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When we replace complacency with action, we win.

elcome to the first annual Equality Edition of Hotspots. As June is equality month, there is no better time than now to reflect on just how far our community has come since the Stonewall uprising back in June of 1969. As you read through this issue, you will realize how significant the many milestones have been along the way. I have often said that complacency can be our worst enemy and if brave gay men and women had not stood up to the indignity and brutality that faced them, we would not be where we are today. As you read though Hotspots’ Peter Jackson’s feature entitled, “The Fight Ahead,” you will realize that there is much more to do and I call on all Americans to stand with their LGBTQ brothers and sisters and hold firm on our continuing fight for equality. I hope that you will be inspired by Richard Hack’s article, “How Corporate America is Stepping Up” with more than 500 major companies scoring a perfect 100 in the 2017 Corporate Equality Index. This, as the executive branch in DC conspires to claw back our rights as we speak. I also hope you will read Brett Yancey’s touching interview with Christine Leininen, entitled “One Mother’s Story.” Christine talks frankly about losing her son and his partner in the Pulse massacre

in Orlando, just two of the 49 lives wiped out in the deadliest mass shooting to date in America’s history. Where do we go from here? The answer is simple: Rise up for those who came before us to defend our human rights. Rise up for those who lost their lives at Pulse Nightclub just a year ago this week. 4 Complacency can erode progress like acid on metal. 4Complacency cost us an election and gave us Donald Trump. 4Complacency almost cost Miami the World Out Games. When we replace complacency with action, we win. Just ask the survivors of Stonewall and Pulse or speak to the hundreds of athletes who descended on Miami in the past few weeks who fought back ineptitude and possibly corruption and came together in celebration of the human spirit. What have we learned? We are not measured by the challenges we face but rather, how we face the challenges.

EQUALITY RALLY

Join us! I invite you to join us Sunday, June 11 at Huizenga Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale for the Equality Rally at 4:00 p.m. as we rise up in unity and pride to make a bold statement that we are here and are we are stronger together!

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EQUALITY RALLY

• Leaders of several South Florida organizations, along with Fort Lauderdale Vice Mayor Dean Trantalis, have formed a task force to plan The Equality Rally For Unity & Pride in solidarity with the national "Equality March for Unity & Pride" It will include a remembrance of the Pulse Nightclub massacre. Sunday, June 11th from 4 until 6 pm at Huizenga Plaza

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THEATER

FINDING NEVERLAND

• Which is Broadway's biggest new hit and the winner of Broadway.com's Audience Choice Award for Best Musical takes place at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts from Jan 13-25 with tickets starting at $40.25 at BrowardCenter.org. This breathtaking smash “captures the kid-at-heart” (Time Magazine). Vogue cheers, "it's a mustsee you'll remember for years to come!” ENSEMBLES

AMATURO THEATER

• The South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and Steel Drum Band will take the stage in the Amaturo Theater as they celebrate the contribution of gay and lesbian composers and the gay and lesbian band movement. Guest vocalists and dancers will be invited to join forces with the band. June 10 with tickets starting at $30

HEART

ANN WILSON

• who was the Frontwoman for the iconic band Heart brings her legendary voice to Parker Playhouse for one night only on June 8 at 8pm! Expect to hear Heart classics — “Crazy on You,” “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” “What About Love,” “Alone” — and songs from her solo work and iconic soul-stirring covers.” Price are from $47.50-$97.50

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• Melding deep-heated flamenco, rumba, salsa and pop to the tune of 20 million albums sold, the Grammy Award-winning hit-makers behind 'Bamboléo' celebrate with flamenco guitars and booming Spanish vocals. Catch them at the Kravis Center on June 11 with Tickets starting at $29, and then again at the Arsht Center on June 14 with tickets starting at $35 WRESTLING

WWE LIVE

• SummerSlam Heatwave Tour will feature - Randy Orton vs. Jinder Mahal w/The Singh Brothers; Kevin Owens vs. AJ Styles; Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Dolph Ziggler; The New Day vs. The Colons vs. The Usos; Naomi; Baron Corbin; Sami Zayn; Luke Harper; Erick Rowan, Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair; Natalya; Carmella; American Alpha; Mojo Rawley; Sin Cara & more on Friday June 9 at BB&T Center with tickets starting at $29

COMEDIENNE

LAVELL CRAWFORD

• will appear at the Palm Beach Improv from Friday June 9-Sunday June 11. The funnyman started out touring with Mike Epps and is quickly climbing the comedic ranks through appearances at the Comedy Store, the Improv, the Comedy House Theatre and the Comedy Zone. On television programs, including “It's Showtime at the Apollo” and BET's “Comic View.” Tickets start at $35.

ANIME

EXHIBIT & FESTIVAL

• takes place on Saturday June 10 from 4-7p.m. at the Sunrise Civic Center. Everyone is invited to the special reception celebrating the launch of Anime-Japan, the new art exhibition featuring the work of Carlos Aleman. Go and meet the artist inside the Sunrise Art Gallery and also enjoy the 2017 City of Sunrise Anime Festival just outside the doors of the gallery. Admission is free!

CONCERT

HAYLEY KIYOKO • can be seen performing at the Culture Room on Sunday, June 11 at 7pm. Best known as a TV actress and for the current single "Sleepover," Kiyoko is a pop singer and songwriter who has recorded with the Stunners and released three solo EPS. Tickets start at $14.99 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com

RACING

INSIDE GRAND PRIX RACING • Join NBC commentary team Leigh Diffey, David Hobbs and Steve Matchett as they discuss Formula One racing, one of the most watched sports in the world. Along with special guest Emerson Fittipaldi, the team takes you behind the scenes of the upscale race weekends in a multimedia event on Monday, June 12 at Broward Center at 8pm. Tickets start at $75.

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lgbt AMERICA UNDER TRUMP:

THE FIGHT AHEAD

By PETER JACKSON

e gave him the benefit of the doubt when he declared at the 2016 Republican National Convention last July, “As your president, I will do everything in my power to protect LGBT citizens.” Four months later, we had reason to be hopeful when he borrowed a rainbow flag emblazoned with the words “LGBT for Trump” from a supporter and held it high at a rally in Greeley, Colorado, declaring he would be a friend to the LGBT community – the best ever! But as we’ve come to expect from Trump, there are often “alternative” facts. Today, any hope there might be advancement of equality and LGBT rights under his presidency has evaporated and turned instead to fear. The reality – which LGBT Americans must digest with a collective, sobering and urgent understanding – is that the Trump administration is pandering to the base that supported him and our expectation must be that things are going to get a lot, lot worse. The ultimate wish of the christian evangelical Trump base is to contain an estimated 14-16 million LGBTQ Americans and marginalize their existence. They want “religious freedom” legislation in order to discriminate legally. Summarily, they want to be able to sing to Jesus

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on Sunday but deny medical care to the sick from the national census aimed at better children of LGBT couples, or customer understanding the size and importance of service to LGBTs and other minorities at the LGBT community only served to further restaurants and businesses, on Monday. dismiss and marginalize gay Americans. Trump’s supporters “are threatened by Millions of dollars have been slashed in what they don’t understand, and what they budgets for HIV research and if proposed health care insurance legislation becomes don’t understand is almost everything,” believes David J. Rothkopf, a scholar, journal- law, designating HIV a pre-existing condition, tens of millions of HIV-positive gay men ist and visiting professor of International would be among those left without health Relations and Political Science at Columbia University. insurance and unable to afford their “From evolution to data about our medications. The ramifications are simply economy to the science of vaccines to the frightening. threats we face in the world, they reject vast Expect to see another attempt soon at subjects rooted in fact in order to have “religious freedom” legislation to formally reality conform to their worldviews. To relegate LGBT Americans to second-class many of them,” Rothkopf concludes, citizens and undermine marriage equality. A great deal depends on the message sent “knowledge is not a useful tool but a cunning on June 11 at the Equality March in Washingbarrier elites have created to keep power ton, D.C, and at similar events across the from the average man and woman.” nation – including a rally in downtown Fort The professor’s bang-on analysis is difficult to dispute. Lauderdale – and around the world when Trump supporters especially don’t LGBTs join hands with other minorities in understand and specifically reject any denouncing these demonstrations of bigotry, legislation that benefits LGBTs – and the intolerance and ignorance. Supreme Court’s marriage equality ruling two years ago this month still sticks like a craw in their throats. In Washington, D.C., the response to the Trump base has been seen in a series of actions intended to torpedo all the advances in equality made under the Obama administration. Nationally, the climate of intolerance and hate has WASHINGTON TIMES PHOTO been demonstrated Despite promises on the campaign trail, Donald Trump is no friend to the LGBT community. by a surge in hate crimes and violence against LGBTs, It is hard to believe that while much has punctuated by a record number of murders changed in the 48 years this June since the of transgender women. Stonewall Inn riot and birth of the gay rights In just a few months, the Trump adminisand Pride celebrations, much remains the tration has reversed the federal protections same. for transgender students, subjecting One thing is clear: we still have a fight on innocent young lives to shame over their our hands as equality, once within our grasp, gender identities rather than embracing their individuality. Gone, too, are the rapidly becomes a fleeting ideal. protections against discrimination for federal employees which President Obama Peter Jackson is the vice president and enacted in 2014. The removal of questions general manager of Hotspots Media Group.

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EQUALITY 2017

21 IMPORTANT MILESTONES IN LGBT HISTORY 1969 The Stonewall Riots on June 27 began the LGBT rights movement as we know it today. Only two states, Illinois and Connecticut, had decriminalized homosexuality by 1969. For those people in the rest of the country, being caught in police raids at gay meeting places, such as bars, meant that you would be arrested and your name and address would be printed in the newspaper. From there, these people would usually be fired from their jobs and shunned by their families. Just five years before, Senator Charley Johns spearheaded a witch hunt against gays in Florida’s public universities: over 300 people were either fired from their jobs or kicked out of school. 1973 The American Psychiatric Association removes homosexuality from its list of mental illnesses. At this time, Gallup reports that only 12% believe that homosexuality is something people are born with. That number would rise to 42% by 2014. The largest attack against gay people in United States history occurred when an arsonist set the Upstairs Lounge, a gay bar in New Orleans, on fire. 32 people died. News coverage was scant, and what coverage did appear was not reported in an unbiased manner. 1977 Dade County, Florida becomes the first county in Florida to pass an anti-discrimination ordinance that specifically protects gay people. Anita Bryant, a singer and spokeswoman for Florida Orange Juice, leads the charge to have the ordinance repealed. Also, for a time, she succeeded in banning openly gay teachers from Florida public schools, and led a moveAnita Bryant ment to ban adoption by gay couples. Her political activism was a success but a boycott of Florida Orange Juice, led heavily by gays, caused her to lose her promotional contract with the brand. Also in 1977, Harvey Milk makes history by becoming the first openly gay elected official in the country, and he takes his seat on San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors. His assassination the next year sends shockwaves throughout the gay community nationwide. 1979 Over 100,000 people attend the first March on Washington for lesbian and gay rights. By this time, while being openly gay still carried a large stigma in many parts of the country, the gay rights movement has successfully moved from “coming out” and “fitting in” to working to fix discrimination and hostility against gay people by homophobes.

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1981 AIDS (then called GRID) is first noticed among gay men in New York City and quickly becomes a national health issue. The Gay Men’s Health Crisis is founded in New York City. The mainstream media begins to cover AIDS but it isn’t until actor Rock Hudson’s death four years later that the topic becomes one of national importance. President Ronald Reagan famously did not utter the words “HIV” or “AIDS” until the seventh year of his eight years in the White House. 1986 Bowers v. Hardwick is decided by the Supreme Court, which rules that there is no constitutional right to sodomy. It upholds Georgia’s anti-sodomy law as well as the laws across many other states. 1987 Coverage of gay issues increases in local media but national news outlets still ignore many gay-related stories. The second March on Washington is held this year, with 200,000 people in attendance, and it is ignored by Time, Newsweek and U.S. News and World Report. 1990 President George Bush signs the Hate Crimes Statistics Act into law, mandating the federal government to keep track of crimes that relate to the victim’s sexual orientation. Many states, including California and Connecticut, pass laws that call for stronger sentences for anti-gay crimes. Seven states would pass gay rights legislation by 1992. 1993 The third March on Washington draws over a million participants, including Tipper Gore, wife of Vice-President Al Gore. The majority of national media outlets follow the march for Hotspots.LGBT | 17

the first time. Also this year, a movie about the AIDS crisis and its impact on a man and his loved ones, Philadelphia, is released in theaters. The lead actor, Tom Hanks, would win an Oscar for his performance. 1994 Hawaii becomes the first of many states to specifically write into their constitution that marriage should be between a man and a woman, after gay couples tried unsuccessfully to apply for marriage licenses there. 1996 President Bill Clinton signs the Defense of Marriage Act, which would bar states from having to recognize same-sex marriages in other states and also would bar married gay couples from receiving federal benefits as heterosexual couples do. The Supreme Court, in Romer v. Evans, overturned Colorado’s voter-approved amendment that would have banned gay rights ordinances locally or statewide. San Francisco opens the nation’s first domestic partnership registry for gay couples. 1997 Ellen DeGeneres comes out on her prime-time ABC sitcom, Ellen. A number of television stations immediately drop her show, and her coming out launches national debate. Originally, coming out hurt Ellen, and her profile was visibly reduced in popular culture for a few years, but she earned herself a decisive comeback when her talk show premiered in 2003 to rave reviews. She would eventually have the #1, Emmyaward winning daytime talk show. 1998 The death of Matthew Shepard outside Laramie, Wyoming causes the country to discuss anti-gay harassment and violence for the first time. A renewed push for hate crime legislation begins. 2000 Vermont becomes the first state to legalize civil unions, which has lots of the same rights as a marriage, but not all rights. The topic of same-sex marriage is discussed as a viable option nationwide for the first time. 2003 The Supreme Court knocks down Texas’s anti-sodomy law in the case of Lawrence v. Texas. Thirteen other states’ sodomy laws are similarly invalidated, including Florida’s. Homosexuality is decriminalized for the first time in Florida, with the age of consent set at 18, equal to that of heterosexuals. 2004 Massachusetts becomes the first state to legalize gay marriage. 18 | Hotspots.LGBT

2008 The California Supreme Court knocks down the state’s ban on gay marriage, and gay couples begin to wed. A voter initiative, Proposition 8, passes later that year, halting marriages in the state. Marriages would be reinstated in California for gay couples in 2013. 2011 For the very first time, Gallup records findings show a majority of Americans approve of gay marriage. 2013 The Defense of Marriage Act is found unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in the case of United States v. Windsor. Gay marriage is now legal in a handful of states and those couples will be allowed to file for federal benefits.

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Transgender rights and issues are being discussed by more people now than ever before. Laverne Cox makes history by becoming the first transgender woman to grace the cover of Time. 2015 In the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, the Supreme Court finds that the states’ bans on gay marriage are unconstitutional, and that marriage equality shall be the law of the land. By the time the court case was decided, 36 states had already legalized marriage equality, either through legislation or court cases. Couples in 14 states began to wed on June 26. 2016 49 innocent lives are lost at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida in the worst mass shooting in history. Hotspots encourages readers to learn more about LGBT history by supporting the Stonewall Museum and Archives and visiting their gallery on Wilton Drive in Fort Lauderdale. More information at stonewall-museum.org

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Equality Rally for Unity and Pride takes place today from 4-6pm at Huizenga Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale. This is done in solidarity with the march in Washington D.C.. The Rally will feature special guest speakers, entertainment and community spirit. In remembrance of the one year of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the

Performing Arts of MiamiDade County is proud to host COMMUNI-TEA DANCE from 4-8pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; a FREE community event honoring those affected by the tragedy. They will feature a joyous tea dance hosted by Tiffany T Fantasia, with music by DJ Hottpants and Deejay Smeejay. Guests will also experience live performances from drag superstars Queef Latina, Ann Atomic, Jupiter Velvet, Kat Wilderness and LGBTQ local acts such as The State Of and more. Parking is available for $5 in Lot C. The Arsht Center will unveil a commemorative brick stone installation to forever honor the moment. For more information, please visit onepulsefoundation.org. Misty Eyez and Georgie's Alibi presents the annual Mister and Miss Stonewall Pageant at 9pm. The night will be hosted by the reigning Mister and Miss Stonewall Antonio Edwards and Starlet

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Skye. There is no entry fee, but registration is at 4pm at Alibi. u MONDAY JUNE 12

Georgie's Alibi/Monkey Bar presents their annual Turnabout charity event and silent auction, with this year's theme, “Gays in Space” at 9 p.m. The event will benefit Safe Schools South Florida and the Louis Montoya Fund. Poverello will be celebrating their 30th anniversary with an open house from 10am to 7pm, where they will feature facility tours, 50% off their thrift store, leadership recognitions, and Italian dinner and much more! For more information call 954561-3663. The Pride Center invites everyone to join them in the lobby at 6pm as they hang the framed flag that flew over the Unites States capital on June 16, 2016, the day of the Pulse Massacre This will mark the year since LGBTQ+ individuals were targeted and killed at Pulse coming to an end. When an enigmatic local teenager, Clé ment, quietly enters their lives, both mother and son are compelled to confront their desires and, finally, each other. Departure is an intimate story beginning at dawn on the first day and ending at night on the sixth, charting the end of a summer, the end of a childhood and the end of an otherwise nuclear, middle class family. Departure is 109 minutes and is available on WolfeVideo.com for only $19.95.

Nightclub on Latin Night in the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in US history.

u TUESDAY JUNE 13

One of Broadways biggest new hits, Finding Neverland, comes to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts from today until June 25 with tickets starting at $40.25 at BrowardCenter.org. u HOT STUFF

Check out the ad for J Marks in this issue and cut out the coupons to get and of the following for only $12.99: 10oz New York Strip, 2 fresh catch options, Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Madeira (1 breast) or Chicken Fierro (1 breast). Z-Roc Dermatology presents some great June specials: 20% off PRP Services, 50% off TruSculpt, and 20% off Aesthetician services for new aesthetics patients.

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The Premier of Daisy Deadpetals’ P-Town Tea Dance

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In Week 10, the Mini Challenge was the infamous “Bitch Fest with Puppets.” Why? Because everyone loves puppets. Sasha won the challenge. The Maxi Challenge was a “Ball…the Gayest Ball Ever,” where the girls have to work three looks: “Rainbow She Better Do,” “Sexy Unicorn,” and “Village People Eleganza Extravaganza.” In the end, Shea won the challenge with Sasha a close second, and Trinity was safe. The bottom two were Peppermint and Alexis, but Peppermint KILLED the lip sync challenge and Alexis sashayed away. Her exit interview: Q: At what age did drag become an

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interest and how did you pick your name? A: I started dressing up in my mom's clothes when I was very young, but it tapered off as I grew up. It then resurfaced in middle and high school, and I started to pursue drag professionally in my first year of college. As for my name, I struggled finding a comical name that felt right. So, I decided to feminize my given name, and came up with Alexis Michelle. It is very indicative of what my drag style is. 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:This was my eighth time applying to be on

the show. When I found out I was cast, it was a wild, surreal, dream come true. It was very gratifying and throughout the process I had to constantly pinch myself and say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Girl, it's happening!â&#x20AC;? Q: Is there additional pressure on the contestants now that RuPaul has been on for 8 seasons and 2 all-star seasons? A:There is some pressure as the visibility of the show is now greater than ever. Q: Tell us about your RuPaul's Drag Race experience? A: It was a whirlwind and it flew by, but it also felt like I was there for a year. It was the hardest thing I have ever done, but also the most rewarding. It is definitely not for the faint of heart. Q: The last few episodes you seemed stressed and defensive. Was it just the pressure of the competition? A: Yes. The competition was stiff and it was very stressful. We all felt that the heat was turned up. Q: Who do you want to win? A: I am truly rooting for all of them. It is too hard to choose because they are all deserving. Q: Who from the cast are you genuine friends with? A:I feel a kinship towards all of them. However, I speak with Peppermint, Charlie, Sasha, and Farrah the most. Q: Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you. A: People would be surprised to find out that I almost didn't audition for season nine, and was thinking about going to culinary school instead! Q: What's ahead for Alexis? A: Next, I'll be touring with my one womAn show, so be sure to come check it out! Also, stay tuned for music.

To find out more about Alexis Michelle, Check out her website: SubwayFish.com or catch her on social media at:Facebook.com/Alexis Michelle, Instagram.com/AlexisLives

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POOL TIME

u Lightship Media’s Andy Perrott hosted his 6th Annual Pool Party at his house.

WHEEL OF COCKTAILS

u Georgie’s Alibi/Monkey Bar welcomed

Daisy Deadpetals for her new Sunday afternoon Ptown Tea Dance.

LET’S EAT

u Selena & Sasha take a break between

shows at Eat in Wilton.

OH DADDIES

u Husbands Don & Roger have fun with their

friends at the latest DILF Party at Hunters.

READY 2 NETWORK

u John & Steve get their business contacts made at the GFLGLCC Luncheon aboard The Anticipation.

SHOWTIME

u Alandra Matthews loves being the

Hostess of the new Rumors Sunday Drag Brunch.

CENTRAL FL INVASION

u TJ, Warren, & Matt from Central Florida came down & partied at White Fort Lauderdale at The Manor.

W.A.M. TURNS 3

HEY BARTENDER

u Javier quenched all the boys at the Men’s Only

Pool Party at The Yoga House in Wilton Manors.

I LOVE THE GAYS THIS MUCH

u San Francisco native Senator Nancy Pelosi

stopped by The Pride Center at Equality Park to talk post-election policies & plans.

u The World AIDS Museum celebrated its 3rd Anniversary and held a fundraiser

at Bona’s Italian Restaurant on Wilton Drive.

By Scott Holland

Sunday, June 18, is Father's Day. In the gay world Father's Day can mean many things: Gifts for your Father, Gifts for your hubby if you have children, Gifts for your friends who are fathers and gifts for your â&#x20AC;&#x153;Daddies.â&#x20AC;? Here is a list of 20 gifts that I think the Fathers in your life will enjoy.

Daddies who like to dress up

Drag Queen Merchandise / DragQueenMerch.com Wear your favorite Drag Queen with pride this Father's Day and all year round with apparel featuring your favorite Drag Queens from around the world! Select tees featured can be found on website or at HotTopic, both online and in stores. And, be the first to get your hands on new releases by following @DragQueenMerch on all social media platforms.

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Rebel4Men Bow Ties / GayGroomRobert.com/bowtie-shop

Robert E. Blackmon's (aka Gay Groom Robert®) latest bowtie collection, features tons of fun and colorful fabrics and each one is hand-sewn which makes them one-of-akind. There's even instructions on how to tie a bowtie, as bowties are an apparel essential.

King and Stone / KingandStone.com • Starts at $75

Capitalizing on the massive growth of subscription services for men's fashion and lifestyle products, King & Stone has a subscription shoe service where they offer subscribers a highly-curated selection of ontrend designs to choose from, delivering four pairs of shoes per year -one per season.

Their Balaj (Kyanite) is one of my favorite shoes. It features a Blue suede and mesh upper, white rubber sole with "sport" printed on bottom.

Performance socks by MotoChic Gear! / Motochicgear.com • $18 a pair Travel farther and exercise longer in style with there high quality fabric that provides 25 mmHg compression. These knee-high socks are designed to make you look and feel outstanding. Studies show therapeutic compression improves blood flow, and minimizes muscle fatigue and achiness for healthy, energized legs.

Lap Bodysuit in Love Dad /

finnandemma.com • $24 From Finn + Emma, this is the perfect way for baby to show off her love of her dad. Simple and comfortable is best, especially for babies. This adorable bodysuit is perfect for all sizes and activity levels, from your little one's first day in the world to their first birthday celebration. Made from butterysoft, G.O.T.S. certified organic cotton, it features non-toxic and eco-friendly dyes and easy-snap fasteners with signature coconut inserts for quick access when changing or bathing.

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Dads who like to drink

Sapporo Premium Black / Sapporobeer.com This is a world-class dark lager that edged out craft competitors for first place in the Schwarzbier category at the Great International Beer and Cider Competition. Brewed with roasted dark malts, the beer is very deep brown in color with a subtle reddish hue. Black has a robust body and intense complexity with a stable tan foam and aromas of chocolate and roasted malt, complimented by a sweet, round fullness and flavors of chocolate and black coffee on the palate. The finish is clean with slight hop bitterness. Sombra Mezcal / Sombramezcal.com

Is from Master Sommelier Richard Betts, and is a smoky, full flavored agave spirit from Oaxaca, Mexico. Created as an environmentally sustainable, more pure version of mezcal than others on the market, Sombra strives to support and give back to the local community, doing everything from sponsoring youth classes to recycling it's waste products to making building bricks.

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrel Aged /

Chardonnay Robertmondaviprivateselection.com - $13.99 This is the first chardonnay of its kind. Yielding flavors of grilled pineapple, juicy peach, graham cracker and toffee, which, when aged in Kentucky Bourbon barrels, delivers nuances of toasty oak with vanilla aromas and notes of baking spices â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Bourbon Barrel Aged Chardonnay is bold enough to stand up to all of Dad's BBQ favorites!

Dads who Like to pamper themselves

SteelMclean Scalp Cleanser & Shave Lotion / Steelmclean.com â&#x20AC;˘ $28 For men who shave their scalp, SteelMclean's Scalp Cleanser & Shave Lotion combines Peppermint Oil and other botanical ingredients that work together to leave behind a soft, smooth and hydrated scalp. Great for daily scalp cleansing as well as facial shaving too.

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Arianna Skincare's Men's Spa Collection Kit / arianna-skincare.com •$340 Give dad a luxury grooming kit made for pampering with Arianna Skincare's Men's Spa Collection Kit. Containing a Nutritive Shampoo Therapy, Mineral Shower Gel, Mineral Facial Cream and After Shave Recovery Balm, each product is formulated with natural minerals from the Dead Sea along with plant extracts and essential oils.

Brazil Bronze Anti-Aging Spray Tan Mist / BrazilBronze.com • $40 This face mist is infused with Resveratrol, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin D. The benefits include: natural color, organic and natural, no odor, clear mist, no mess, no artificial coloring, anti-aging properties, travel size, easy to apply, easy to control, hydrating and made in the USA!

Pevonia Easy-Glide Shaving Emulsion for Him / Pevonia.com • $39 Get the closest shave possible and prevent irritation with Pevonia's Easy-Glide Shaving Emulsion for him. Perfect for men who suffer from irritated skin post-shave, this natural non-foaming, cream-to-oil shaving solution soothes and hydrates, while preventing razor burn and dryness.

Dads who like to read or listen to music

Fair Foods: The Most Popular and Offbeat Recipes from America's State and County Fairs Santa Monica Press /

Hardcover $24.95 Award-winning chef, best-selling author, and renowned educator George Geary celebrates the weird and wonderful foods sold at state and county fairs with his new book. This illustrated cookbook features 120 recipes of some of the most interesting and unusual foods served at fairs across the USA.

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The Disneyland Encyclopedia – Updated Third Edition / Santa Monica Press • Softcover/$19.95 Since its humble beginnings in the mid-1950s, Disneyland has captured the imagination of millions of visitors. Author Chris Strodder launches his new, completely updated and expanded third edition with over 50 new entries and 300 new photos. This new edition spans the entire history of the park, from its founding more than 60 years ago to the present day.

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812

The new Broadway musical and Reprise Records recently released an original Broadway cast recording, featuring Josh Groban as 'Pierre' and Denée Benton as 'Natasha.' Starring 38 cast members and the full GREAT COMET orchestra with Groban playing both the accordion and the piano throughout, the original Broadway cast recording is a two disc set that features the Broadway score in its entirety.

Route 66 Adventure Handbook: High-Octane 5th Edition / Santa Monica Press Paperback • $19.95 This road trip season, Drew Knowles releases the 5th edition which contains tons of new and interesting facts as well as maps to guide readers down the multiple paths of Route 66, displaying the exact locations of points of interest.

Dads who are eclectic

Mercier 1 Rose gold/black with ostrich style band /

mstrwatches.com On Sale • $75 MSTR launches their new line of elegant, clean, and simplistic watches. The Mercier combines class with an ultra-thin design to bring you a new comfortable and lightweight design.

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Gemstone Wine Bottle Stoppers / $27

These beautiful Wine stoppers are available at Argenti Designer Jewelers, and each features a polished globe with hand inlaid gemstone pieces and gold meridian lines. A silver finish and rubber seals make it the perfect gift for Father's Day

Go-Comb / Go-Comb.com • starting at $13.99

While inventor Heather was out to dinner with her uncle, he pulled out his wallet to retrieve his black plastic comb, and it was awkwardly protruding out. Heather thought, "Why doesn't someone make a comb that fits in a wallet, so she did. You can order a custom comb that says “Dad” or “Daddy”…they come in fine tooth and even can have a bottle opener on the end.

Viking 8-quart Pressure Cooker / vikingculinaryproducts.com • $250 Clipper proudly announces the launch of their new item featuring a new and innovative clamp-style lid. With a simple, one-handed turn of the easy locking knob, side clamps secure the lid in any position for worry-free cooking. This unique clamp system means users never have to worry about lining up the lid in the proper position. This pressure cooker works on all stove types, including induction.

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Gary SantisÂ&#x2019; White Fort Lauderdale at The Manor

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OUT LOOK 1gDavid W. - Enjoying Lunch at the Rendezvous

4g Joel & Dennis - Best of Friends

2g Wagner & Ray - I Like Him Too

MY TOP 5

PICS OF THE WEEK!

by Pompano Bill

3g Omar - Bartender of the Month of Boardwalk

5g Charles & Joey -

Together a Couple of Years Now

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uPompano Bill Calcaterra, who turned 91 on January 12 has been photographing the LGBT scene in South Florida for several decades and has been breaking ground in gay publishing. Originally from Norway, Michigan, Bill served in the U.S. Navy and was at IBM. Today he still takes pictures on his travels around town and Hotspots is proud to reproduce them here. Pompano Bill is a recognizable face in our community and is loved by all.

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et your popcorn ready, get comfortable on the sofa and turn the TV to the Turner channel. Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and FilmStruck will celebrate Pride Month this June with extensive movie lineups dedicated to exploring LGBT themes in cinema. Honoring a number of LGBT actors and artists whose talents helped them overcome the roadblocks they faced because of their orientation or gender identity, TCM will spotlight Gay Hollywood, hosted by entertainment journalist Dave Karger and author and historian William Mann, every Thursday in June, and FilmStruck will present a Gay and Lesbian Cinema showcase, hosted by film critic Alonso Duralde. Before the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, Hollywood's LGBT community was forced to stay in the shadows, both on the screen and off. Depictions of same-sex love in the movies were rare and often coded, and members of the film industry were expected to draw a discreet veil over any such tendencies. The sexual revolution and the increasingly visible LGBTrights movement began to open up new opportunities for LGBT stars and stories to be brought out of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;celluloid closet.â&#x20AC;?

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TCM's Gay Hollywood will take a look at both open and closeted stars throughout film history, including:

MGM star William Haines (Just a Gigolo, 1931) is considered the first openly gay Hollywood actor. For nearly 50 years, he shared his life with his partner, Jimmie Shields. And despite seeing his movie career end after refusing to give in to studio demands, he went on to enjoy an enormously successful career as one of Hollywood's most sought-after interior designers Some celebrities of the 1940s, though widely known to be gay, remained closeted during their careers, including composer Cole Porter (Night and Day, 1946) and actor Clifton Webb (The Razor's Edge, 1946) Several top male heartthrobs of the 1950s and '60s, including Rock Hudson (All That Heaven Allows, 1955), Montgomery Clift (Suddenly, Last Summer, 1959) and Anthony Perkins (Psycho, 1960), were gay, although they remained closeted during all or most of their careers.

overseas for a job assignment while his partner stays in Manhattan to care for his best friend who is dying of AIDS.

Two of America's finest playwrights were gay and had their seminal plays adapted for the screen, including Tennessee Williams (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, 1958) and Edward Albee (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, 1966)

The Times of Harvey Milk (1984) – Rob Epstein won an Oscar for this powerful documentary chronicling the life and activism of murdered gay rights pioneer Harvey Milk. Victim (1961) – Basil Dearden's groundbreaking drama stars Dirk Bogarde as a barrister who decides to fight back after being blackmailed over his homosexuality.

Actress Linda Hunt (The Year of Living Dangerously, 1982) has been open about her marriage to her partner Karen Kline.

It may have taken him a while, but Oscar® winner Joel Grey (Cabaret, 1972) eventually came out of the closet in 2015 at the age of 82

FilmStruck will explore the ways in which cultural and societal institutions have often suppressed sexual orientation over the course of history, including in the cinema. FilmStruck's Gay and Lesbian Cinema bundle will highlight movie depictions of same-sex love with a wide variety of films from different eras, including: Parting Glances (1986) – Bill Sherwood's honest and open drama looks at a gay couple facing an impending separation when one goes

Another Country (1984) - Rupert Everett stars as a gay Eton student in this drama based on the play by Julian Mitchell and inspired by the life of double agent Guy Burgess. Colin Firth, in his film debut, costars as a fellow student with Marxist tendencies. The Watermelon Woman (1996) - Cheryl Dunye plays a version of herself in this witty, nimble landmark of New Queer Cinema. “Our June programming lineups will show how stars and filmmakers from Hollywood and around the globe have navigated around the demands of societal restrictions to tell LGBT stories, while also celebrating some of the stars and artists whose careers have been affected – both positively and negatively – by views of their sexual orientation and gender identity,” said Charles Tabesh, senior vice president of programming & production for TCM and FilmStruck. “We look forward to exploring their lives, work and sharing their stories with our fans.” Hotspots.LGBT | 65

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EQUALITY 2017

HOW CORPORATE AMERICA IS STEPPING UP wo years ago this month, the quest for equality by the LGBT community hit its stride when same-sex marriage was declared legal in every state in the union by the Supreme Court of the United States. On June 26, 2015, the case of Obergefell v. Hodges made history in a decision heard round the world. For gays and lesbians in the U.S., true equality seemed within their grasp. And then came Donald Trump. Forget equality. The President and the GOP party he represents seem hell-bent on ostracizing, if not actually killing, the LGBT community. Trump’s slash-and-burn budget proposes massive and devastating reductions in funding for programs that gays rely on for their health and housing — not the least of which is the trillion dollars pulled out from under the bottom line of Medicare. In addition to seniors, the disabled and the poor, Medicare is the sole lifeline for many LGBTs. Add to that the $186 million reduction in HIV prevention and research, and you are left with millions of lives at risk — many of them gay, lesbian and transgender. Yet, just as we absorb that reality, a rainbow is rising in the corporate world. In the 2017 Corporate Equality Index published by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, a record number of U.S. firms — some 515 — scored a perfect 100 score, the largest number in the 15-year history of the annual study. The Corporate Equality Index ranks the nation’s largest employers on issues such as sexual orientation and gender identity in non-discrimination policy, domestic partnership benefits, transgender-inclusive benefits, organizational LGBT competency, and true public commitment to the LGBT community. “These businesses know that LGBT equality isn’t just the right thing to do, it makes them stronger in our global economy,” says Foundation president Chad Griffin. “This past year, as an unprecedented wave of anti-

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LGBTQ bills spread across the country, corporate champions state to state — from South Dakota and Mississippi, and North Carolina and Georgia — made their voices heard and stood firmly on the side of fairness and equality.” EQUALITY INDEX: Among the corporations scoring 100% are the nation’s largest corporation, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., plus Chevron Corp., Apple Inc., General Motors Company, General Electric Company, Ford Motor Company, CVS Health Corp., McKesson Corp. (the oldest and largest healthcare company in America), AT&T Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., Federal National Mortgage Corp. (Fannie Mae), Hewlett Packard (HP) Inc. and The Kroger Company (supermarkets).

Trump’s slash-and-burn budget proposes massive and devastating reductions in funding for programs that gays rely on for their health and housing...

It was especially impressive to discover that within the 108 companies included from the banking community, over 70 percent scored perfectly in the HRC report. Among those who topped the scoreboard in Florida are American Express, Barclays Bank, BB&T, Capital One Financial Corp., Charles Schwab & Company Inc., Citigroup Inc., Discover Financial Services, Edward Jones, Fifth Third Bancorp, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase, MasterCard Inc., Morgan Stanley, PNC Financial Services Group Inc., Prudential Financial Inc., TD Ameritrade, TD Bank NA, U.S. Bancorp, Visa, and Wells Fargo & Co.

By RICHARD HACK

What do the rankings mean? Read the whole article online at Hotspots.LGBT

NEWSWATCH STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW...

Equality Rally planned for Sunday Leaders of several South Florida organizations, along with Fort Lauderdale Vice Mayor Dean Trantalis, are hosting The Equality Rally for Unity & Pride (Fort Lauderdale) in solidarity with the national Equality March for Unity & Pride taking place in Washington, DC and other cities across the nation. The event on Sunday, June 11 at 4 p.m. at Huizenga Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale will include a remembrance of the Pulse Nightclub massacre and the 49 victims killed there one year ago, and will include remarks by community leaders as well as musical performances. Speakers confirmed at press time included community icon Tiffany Ariegus, local interfaith leaders including Ty Bradley from Sunshine Cathedral, Fort Lauderdale Commissioner Dean Trantalis, Pulse survivor Isaiah Henderson, American Muslim activist Ghazala Salam, Equality Florida’s Row Iliescu, US Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, transgender activist Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen; State Rep. Bobby DuBose, Mohammed Ali Jr., a representative from ACLU – Florida; local public defender Howard Finkelstein, and transgender rights advocate Jeanette Jennings, mother of trans teen Jazz Jennings. Featured performers include DJ Alex Ferbeyre, Michaela Paige from The Voice, spoken word artist Ari Safarii, and the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida. Organizers stress that this is a non-partisan event, focusing not on what we oppose, but standing for the values we share. Unlike the event in D.C., this is not a march. “The purpose is to have a peaceful and effective way for people to unite, express and celebrate the different intertwining causes and cultures here in South Florida,” said Anthony Cedeño, a member of the task force. “People are energized and becoming more involved than ever before,” said Row Iliescu, South Florida development director for

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Equality Florida, “but often working in isolation from other groups. We expect that by bringing the community together, people will see the extent to which we are allied, learn how much work is being done to promote our common values, and learn how to become even more engaged.” The public is asked to help ensure a safe and fun event by generously donating to a GoFundMe account at GoFundMe.com/EqualityRallyFTL.

Miami recovers from OutGames fiasco; investigation launched Hours before the opening ceremonies for the 2017 World OutGames Miami, the board of directors issued a statement canceling both opening and closing ceremonies and most sporting events “due to financial challenges.” In a flurry of activity which followed, an investigation into possible fraudulent activities by the organizers was launched while the city, community leaders and organizations stepped up to host almost all of the previously planned sporting events.

Poverello celebrates 30 years

Poverello is celebrating 30 years of service to the community with an open house on Monday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The center was founded in 1987 by Father Bill Collins, who recently passed, to feed people who were dying in large numbers from AIDS. A luncheon at noon will be followed by leadership recognitions and a happy hour from 5-7 p.m. For details, visit Poverello.org.

14 CEOs write Texas Governor

The CEOs of 14 major companies including Facebook, Amazon, Google and Microsoft, have sent a firm letter to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott urging him to halt the passage of antiLGBT, discriminatory legislation. State lawmakers are considering a Senate proposal to block transgender Texans from using public bathrooms that match their gender identity.

World AIDS Museum 3rd Anniversary Party at Bona Italian

Photos: Stephen R. Lang

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.

Zuckerello’s owners Adam Zucker (right) and Eli Biton. ZUCKERELLO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 3017 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale zuckerellos.com 954-776-4282 Familiar Italian pastas and flavorful mainstays (plus great early-bird specials) are offered up in this warm, inviting restaurant. The concept of Zuckerello's Italian Restaurant began in November 1989 in the mind of Adam Zucker. His desire was to operate a neighborhood restaurant and bar. It was important to him that Zuckerello's be a place where locals could come and dine in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. After 12 years, in 2001, Eli Biton joined Adam in this endeavor, and pursued the same envision for the concept of Zuckerello's Italian Restaurant. Try this restaurant just once and it will quickly become a favorite!

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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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. Check website for great weekend brunch entertainment. 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. LIPS 1421 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park

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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. 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. 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.

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SAGE 2378 N. Federal Highway sagecafe.net 954-565-2229 Chic, intimate bistro delivering French country cooking in a romantic locale with patio seating. TEE JAY’S SUSHI 2254 Wilton Drive 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

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EATING OUT Restaurant in South Florida 2015” by the Sun-Sentinel, this gem dishes up Thai classics and specials by owner/chef Michael Tatton on a huge menu that includes Pan-Asian fare & steaks in a soothing space. Happy Hour with half-off appetizers and drinks from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. TROPICS PIANO BAR & RESTAURANT 2000 Wilton Drive TropicsWM.com 954-537-6000 Tropics Restaurant & Piano Bar is a warm, friendly place where you can enjoy fine dining, cocktails and live entertainment. Patrons can relax in one of the three dining rooms or three full-service bars.

SHOOTERS WATERFRONT 3033 NE 32nd Ave, Ft. Lauderdale ShootersWaterfront.com 954-566-2855 Fort Lauderdale’s most popular waterfront dining destination is back with a completely new look and a freshly inspired menu. Now owned by the same restaurant and yacht provisioning experts which for years earned a reputation as one of South Florida’s most highly regarded culinary teams at The Grateful Palate, the all new Shooters Waterfront delivers superb food, service and spectacular views of the Intracoastal Waterway. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner and features Fort Lauderdale’s most scenic Sunday brunch. With three large, artfully designed bars inside and out, a chic outdoor waterside lounge and resort contemporary dining room, Shooters Waterfront is Fort Lauderdale’s most exciting dining destination. With 340 feet of dockage and valet parking, guests are welcome to arrive by car or by boat.

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Kristii Lightning Urgent Entertainment What was your favorite song from last summer? Justin Timberlake's Can't Stop the Feeling. Why will your song be this summer's hottest jam? Lightning is a blast and a real banger. It's an R&B, hip-pop song that makes ya wanna dance the irst second you hear it.

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What inspired the track? I was given a corset to wear at a photoshoot. It made me feel really sexy and girly and it gave me an impulse to write the song. Do you have a favorite remix of the track? Adonis did an amazing remix. He's a Grammy-Winning producer who has worked with Chris Brown, Ciara, and JLo. What would you be doing if you weren't making music? A scientist. It would be so cool to create experiments and invent something new. What's your message to gay fans this summer? Thank you for being there for me in this not-at-all easy journey! I hope you have a cheerful, happy summer with lots of sunshine! Follow Kristii on Facebook @KristiiOf icial and Instagram @ kristii_music. Kendra Erika Under My Skin Dauman Music What was your favorite song from last summer? Justin Timberlake's Can't Stop the Feeling

because it got me moving every time it came on the radio. Why will your song be this summer's hottest jam? Under Your Skin is perfect for daytime and nighttime. You can amp up your summer pool parties with it, and then later on, blast it out at the club. It's a “big room” track that allows you to escape, which is what a lot of us are looking to do this summer. What inspired the track? Believe it or not, Frank Sinatra's I've Got You Under My Skin. Do you have a favorite remix of the track? Every remix offers a different experience. If I'm in one mood, I'll listen to one remix, and if I'm in another, I'll throw on a different version of the track. What would you be doing if you weren't making music? I love writing, so I'd be an author writing enlightening books, or any kind of inspirational and re lective pieces. What's your message to gay fans this summer? Don't worry about where the world is going. Think about where you're going and enjoy your growth and empowerment. Let the music get under your skin and create your own oasis. Follow Kendra Erika on Facebook @ KendraErikaMusic, Twitter @Kendra_Erika and Instagram @ KendraErika. Ricky Rebel If You Were My Baby Ricky Rebel Music What was your favorite song from last summer? Drake's One Dance; His voice is sensual and low and I love the beat.

Why will your song be this summer's hottest jam? If You Were My Baby makes you feel so good! The beat and arrangement are a throwback to the 80's. Producer Sam Harmonix used the exact synth Prince used to make some of his records. I feel Prince's spirit when I hear the song. What inspired the track? Sam sent the instrumental to me and I listened to it while driving in my car. The lyrics just poured out of me. This is a song I would use to let someone know I was into them. Sometimes songs are a better way to communicate than words alone. Do you have a favorite remix of the track?

Tommy Sunshine's mix is amazing. He is the Godfather of EDM, for heaven's sake. I also love the mix by DJ Hector Fonseca. A whole package of remixes, If You Were My Baby (Remixes), will be released on Hector's label, AUDIO4PLAY Records. What would you be doing if you weren't making music? I'd be a itness guru. Eventually, I'd like to merge my love of itness and music together and create my own itness brand and studios called Ricky Rebel Fitness which will teach people the fundamentals of good health that I've learned from my musical journey. What's your message to gay fans this summer? My message is to rebel against the darkness and shine your light. Life is short. We need to have some fun. Follow Ricky Rebel on Facebook and Hotspots.LGBT | 97

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What was your favorite song from last summer? Drake's One Dance had me happily dancing all summer long! Why will your song be this summer's hottest jam? Mike Greenley, Audrey Martells and the incredible Tony Moran wrote My Fire. It is the most amazing song! Then the legendary Nile Rodgers added the most perfect rhythms to take it over the top. What inspired the track? The idea for My Fire is that even on the darkest of days, there is a ire inside each of us that is ready to light the path forward to the place we're meant to be. Do you have a favorite remix of the track? I love them all! What would you be doing if you weren't making music? Bored somewhere, driving everyone around me crazy because music is the one thing that makes me happy. It is my ire. What's your message to gay fans this summer? Be humble and always stay ierce! Follow Kimberly Davis on Twitter @ ItsMeKimDavis

What was your favorite song from last summer? Drake's One Dance, because it's so sexy! Why will your song be this summer's hottest jam? Heart Away From You is about forbidden love and coming to terms with the idea that some things need to end in order to start anew. It's a seductive track that drips with passion. What inspired the track? Where all good music comes from: a bad break-up! Ha! Do you have a favorite remix of the track? I'm in love with the Culture Code remix! What would you be doing if you weren't making music? I have been doing this so long that everything else is so foreign. Maybe a plastic surgeon? What's your message to gay fans this summer? Be yourself, be proud, go wild and never let anyone judge you for being unique. PHOTO CREDITS Follow DJ Pebbles on Facebook @ DJ Pebbles Photo Credit: Adam Powell DjPebblesMusic. Kimberly Davis Photo Credit: Mr. Tan Man Music Kimberly Davis Ricky Rebel Photo Credit: Irvin Rivera My Fire Kendra Erika Photo Credit: Dauman Music Mr. Tan Man Music Kristii Photo Credit: Urgent Entertainment

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uTom Bonanti is a Fort Lauderdale-based personal trainer, fitness writer and massage therapist. His column appears exclusively in Hotspots. Tom welcomes your comments at TrainerTomB@aol.com.

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As Benjamin Franklin was leaving the Constitutional Convention of 1787 somebody asked him what kind of government the U.S. was going to have. “A republic,” he replied. “If you can keep it.” And for over 200 years we’ve managed to do that. Our Republic is still standing. It hasn’t been easy. In fact, at times it’s downright ugly. But we have ideals, damn it, and we keep trying to get it right. But are we honestly even trying anymore? Ever since the election of Donald Trump, I’ve heard Franklin’s voice in my head saying, “If you can keep it” over and over. Trump’s on a rampage and he’s leaving democratic norms crumbling in his wake. 110 | Hotspots.LGBT

Meanwhile, Republicans, who have the majority in the House and Senate, are just standing by and watching. Actually, they’re helping him do it by not doing their jobs. The fact of the matter is, we have never had a president this dangerously ignorant before. This contemptuous of the Constitution. This petty and gross. But here we are. Some people say that Trump makes them miss George W. Bush and, furthermore, maybe we were wrong to criticize Bush so much. I disagree. Bush was a terrible president. He sent us to war based on lies. He appointed right-wing yahoos to his cabinet and

I’m a liar!” he screams. “I care only about myself! I shouldn’t be trusted. I’m a terrible person.” He’s been telling us for decades. the federal bench. He supported amending the Constitution to deny same-sex couples the right to marry. Was he better than Trump? Well, yes. But that’s a low bar. Trump is the worst. So much progress made by Obama is being walked backwards: LGBTQ rights, environmental protections, voting rights, criminal sentencing reform, expanded access to health insurance, even encouraging kids to eat vegetables. It’s painful to watch. Most painful of all is watching as all of the parts that work to “keep” the Republic are torn apart and flung here and there like an exploding cartoon cuckoo clock. Except this isn’t a cartoon. But Trump is certainly a caricature. He’s a clownish buffoon who has been nothing but honest about himself with the American people. Yes, he lies about everything, even things that are easily disproved with a quick Google search, but his lying is part of his honesty about who he is. “I’m a liar!” he screams. “I care only about myself! I shouldn’t be trusted. I’m a terrible person.” He’s been telling us for decades. Yet he was elected anyway. And now? A lot depends on the Republicans in Congress who have already shown that they’re more than happy to kiss Trump’s ass if it gets them closer to giving tax cuts to the wealthy and taking away

health care from the poor. I’m not holding my breath. Many people have their sights set on the 2018 midterms, hoping for a Democratic wave to take the Republicans out and put grownups in charge. I hope for that, too. But I worry that Democrats think that Trump’s abysmal reign is going to do all of the work for them. It won’t. Millions of people voted for this man even after he told us, showed us even, that he was unfit. The Democrats have their work cut out for them. A man who hears, “If you can keep it” as a dare instead of a warning is a lunatic, not a leader. Lunatics can be entertaining, but they can also be dangerous. We are not obligated to let Trump lead our Republic off a cliff. In fact, in a functioning Republic we are obligated to stop him. So I guess this is the test. I sure hope we pass. 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.LGBT | 111

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means to distract or busy myself. It’s hard to On June 12, 2016, Christine Leinonen got the comprehend the level of news that no parent evil it took for one pershould ever have to son to kill and injure so receive. Her many, so deliberately. But son, Christopher for the most part, I try to Andrew Leinonen, turn my son’s energy into and his partner, Juan good works. By doing Ramon Guerrero, that I’m turning the grief were among those into good. I’ve been killed at Pulse speaking out to give my nightclub. As the son, whose voice was one-year anniversary silenced, a voice. I have of the horrific not only been a gayPulse tragedy rights advocate, but an approaches, Christine activist. Being a part of sat down with theDruProject.org has Hotspots to talk about been tremendously that night, the loss of Christine Leinonen and her son, Christopher. helpful in my gay her son and how the activism. I’ve also become a gun safety biggest mass shooting advocate. I’ve been speaking out in favor of attack in U.S. history has changed not only “The City Beautiful” but her world. common-sense gun protections. Q: How are you coping with your loss? A: I am coping with losing my only dear son, Christopher, by doing things that give me meaning and purpose. Of course, I grieve, lightly at times and other times with great difficulty. With the horrific nature, however, sometimes I simply have to be in a state of denial. The pain that the reality of my son’s death is potentially so severe, that to cope

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Q: One year later, what is your perspective of this tragedy? A: One year later, I am very proud of the victims, families of victims, and friends of victims, who have turned our tragedy in a mission to not only survive, but to thrive in defiance of the evil. Some are going back to school for new careers, some are becoming political, some are becoming voices with

various media, some are starting non-profits, enough, you will regret it if you did not some are becoming religiously active, writing provide your child with a safe and loving home… especially, if their personality is a books, getting tattoos, writing songs/raps. little spicy, because they are gay or creative, [There are] many different ways to heal. or special, you will love them even more However, the pain is still there. when they are young adults. The last couple The reality that my son will not see the new Disney Star Wars movie, or go to the ride at Magic To think there are parents in this world who don’t Kingdom, or get married, or laugh or dance love their children exactly as they ever, ever again, is heartbreaking. During are is heartbreaking. The best those times, I cry, or just rest and relax and feel the pain, then move forward, once that advice I could give any parent is to feeling passes. I know at the end of that pain, love your child, period. is a rainbow, and beyond that rainbow is a pot of gold. The feelings I get when I work through the grief are pretty wonderful. I get to see how it’s very probable that there will not be 284 victims and their loved ones in sadness, but 284 victims and their loved ones full of success and a renewed vigor for life. The killer succeeded in our loss of 49 loved ones and I want to do whatever I can to ensure that no one else is lost as a result of his evil.

Q: There are children out there who have been abandoned by their parents — rejected and cast out — because they are LGBT. You embraced your gay child! What words would you say to parents who discover their children are gay? A: To think there are parents in this world who don’t love their children exactly as they are is heartbreaking. The best advice I could give any parent is to love your child, period. They will grow up to be adults one day, and I can assure you, that if you live long

TOGETHER FOREVER: Christopher (right) and his partner, Juan Ramon Guerrero, who lost their lives at Pulse Nightclub.

of years of Christopher’s life I told him while I loved him as a child, and as a gay child, I grew to love him even more as an adult. Instead of the boring adult children of some of my friends, I had this vibrant, interesting, goofy, great kid. He was spicy!

Q: What has been the response to the Dru Project you have received? A: The Dru Project (thedruproject.org) has been growing and has become this beautiful tribute and legacy of a great human being. Chris was kind, inclusive, giving, caring and fun. That’s the meaning of the Dru Project. It exemplifies his spirit. We hope to set up a role model Gay-Straight Alliance that can be replicated statewide or nationwide and pass through any school board’s scrutiny.

Q: If you could ask one question to the killer of these innocent lives, including your son’s, what would it be? A: I don’t have anything to say to the killer. I don’t think it’s even a good idea to address him in any fashion. Many of these mass shootings are a result of giving the killers notoriety. That’s what they want… attention, saying their name, becoming infamous. Even my son’s killer mentioned the Boston Bomber when he was on the phone with the police. That makes it clear that he was seeking that same notoriety. I’ve adopted the Aurora victims’ loved ones position and I don’t address the killer in any way, shape or form. I don’t want to see any other families go through the pain of losing their loved one in a mass shooting because that future shooter was trying to emulate the Pulse shooter.

What good has come out of this tragedy? Jump online to Hotspots.LGBT to read more of this interview with Christine Leinonen.

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J.Grano@FirstAtlanticRealty.com

954‐931‐0031

Priced to Sell at $399,000 New Construction in South Middle River Completion set for early June 2017 2,206 total sf 1337 NW 2nd Ave., Ft. Lauderdale

3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage, open floor plan, room for pool MLS#F10055219

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Fully furnished & equipped Studio & One Bedroom. Available for 3 to 6 month lease, all inclusive of Utilities, Premium cable, Wi-Fi & Taxes from $1400 to $1600/month. First & Last month rent plus $500 security required. Call: 954-927-0090.

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PALM AIRE 1/1.5 Fully furnished with ALL AMENITIES, pool, sauna, parking, flat screen TV, loads of linens, fully stocked kitchen --on the golf course. New Stove, Fridge, King bed. Avail. May 15th. 1-2 yr. lease- non smoker. No pets. $1200 per month. Total move in condition. 917-862-6923 rbcht@aol.com

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Tile floors, laundry room on premise, wall A/Cs, ceiling fans, hurricane shutters, parking. First, last, security. Small Pet OK. Background check & income verification. 2308 NW 3rd Ave. $850. John 954 560 2971 Hotspots.LGBT | 123

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Large 2/2, 1 block off Wilton Drive on NE 16th Street. New kitchen, stainless side by side, stove, DW, microwave, new cabinets and granite counters. Updated Bathrooms, tile floors, central AC, 2 walk in closets, laundry, fenced yard and parking. $1500./ mo. 954-815-2550

1BD/1BA FORT LAUDERDALE EAST OF 95

Tiles throughout unit. Extra large walk in closet, private deck, small court yard. Small quiet pets OK. $750/mo. 1418 SW 27th St. 33315. Call James @ 305-213-3473

POINSETTIA LANDINGS CONDO RENTAL

Large 2/1 Remodeled, Corner, Next to Pool. Contemporary, immaculate, quiet community, walk to the drive. Stainless, granite, tile floors, no pets please. Central A/C, 1 Parking Space. F/L/S $1,300.00 Mo. (954)732-2438

1 BEDROOM APARTMENT IN LAKE RIDGE

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u ROOMMATES - OAKLAND PARK AMAZING RESORT-LIKE ATMOSPHERE AVAILABLE JULY 1ST

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2BD/2BA CONDO IN GATED COMMUNITY

Roommate wanted 2/2 furnished condo on canal in gated community. Minutes from Wilton Manors includes all utilities and cable. Laundry in unit. 24 hour security, parking. 3 heated pools, clubhouse and workout room. Must be employed and non smoker. $775./mo. F/L and $500. security dep. Jim 954-319-7003 124 | Hotspots.LGBT

ROOM FOR RENT IN 4/2 HOUSE

Nice professional gay couple seeking a roommate. One bedroom furnished, shared bathroom. $800/mo. Incl. utilities, Wi Fi, cable, washer/dryer, parking, pool. I ask that you are clean and neat, no drugs/drama. References and proof of work. East Oakland Park close to everything. Call Fernando at 954-471-5585

u ROOMMATES - WILTON MANORS HOUSEMATE NEEDED TO SHARE 2400 SQ FT HOME IN EXCLUSIVE PART OF E. WILTON MANORS

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Body shaving and trimming in the comfort of your own home. Friendly, no attitude, Broward only. $50.00 per session 9AM-9PM, call Michael at 754-222-6623

HAIR REMOVAL & MORE!

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Quality cleaning in everything we do, better prices and better results in your cleaning experience. 1 Bed $40., 2 Bed $50., 3 Bed $60. Call for an appointment today.

***CLEAN IT RITE*** THE BEST CLEANING FOR YOUR BUCK!

1BD $60, 2BD $70, 3BD $80. Excellent rates and references. 10 years in the business. Serving Broward, North Miami and South Palm Beach. Also pet sitting and window cleaning avail. Call Manny at 954-560-4443

BRAZILIAN HOME AND OFFICE CLEANING

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GENTLEMAN AT YOUR SERVICES

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u ELECTRICAL RTS ELECTRIC - 24 HOUR SERVICE

Quality work at a reasonable price. Licensed & Insured #98-CME-1807-X. Contact 954-257-9509. Also, all size generator service and installation.

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

Repairs, installations, indoor air quality. Residential/ Commercial. Proudly serving the tri-county area. Quality and experience. Free service calls for all A/C makes and models. Lic/Ins CMC1249558 Call 954-274-8287 for your free estimate. **10% off your first repair**

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Mark’s List Directory u COMPUTERS FLORIDA TECH SUPPORT

On-Site & Remote Support. Located in Wilton Manors. Windows (XP, Vista, 7 & 8) & Mac (OS X). Security, virus, & spyware removal, repairs & upgrades, wired & wireless networking - gay owned www.FLTechSupport.com 954-453-9574

**OPTIMA** COMPUTER REPAIR 954-817-3883

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RICKY’S HANDYMAN SERVICES

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THE COMPUTER GUY

In-home discreet service by nice, reliable gay guy with over 30 of years experience. Help with computers, cell phones, tablets, TVs and WiFi? Got a virus? Computer sluggish? Want your own website? Adult content on your computer that requires discretion? Need help accessing gay social sites such as Silver Daddy? Want a special photo to load onto website? A+ Certified. Call 954-295-2220

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u HANDY MAN ONE-STOP SHOPPING AND ASSOCIATES HANDYMAN/ REMODELING AND MORE WITH OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN ALL PHASES OF... Home improvements, a/c, extensions, electrical, plumbing, painting, kitchen, baths, flooring/ trim, TV mounting, audio/video component hook-up and devise programming. Former owner of a NY remodeling co. as well as a hands on worker, because I demand perfection in all I do. Please call Mitch for prompt honest and dependable service. Lic. CGC1514441 and insured. 954-253-4650

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HOME REPAIRS PRIDE SERVICES OF SO FLO

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NEED WOOD

WHO’S REALLY

INTELLIGENT? By Woody Miller

ey Woody! Your advice to people about using poppers SUCKED. What the f--k is “intelligent use of poppers?” There is no such thing as an intelligent use of poppers. Why don’t you wake up, fool? How about telling people not to use them at all, like any responsible expert would? Well, you’re no expert and you’re certainly not responsible with that kind of advice. Poppers damage the heart and f--k up the immune system. I can’t believe you’d write an article telling people to use them. First off, they’re not amyl nitrate, the stuff on the street is Isobutil (????) nitrate, so they’re not even using the real thing. Shame on you, Woody. I’ve read the last of you. --- An ex-reader

 Dear ex-: First of all, you must be confusing me with Ann Landers. She’s the one who gives the kind of dried-vagina advice you’re looking for. My advice is not directed at children, but at grown adults, the kind who’ve already made up their minds about whether they’re going to use drugs. I have never advocated nor condemned drug use. My role is to haul out the Stupid Meter and call the crowd’s attention to it when it goes off. And g-dd-mmit does it goes off in the gay community. It’s a good thing the Stupid Meter doesn’t run on batteries—I’d

be on a �irst name basis with the Radio Shack cashier. Do I think people should do drugs? No. Do I think they shouldn’t do drugs? No. I think people should make their own decisions and people like you and me should stay out of it. We should have the same penalties for drug abuse as we do for alcohol abuse. Namely, if you’re not hurting people or property, we should leave you the hell alone. Do something stupid, like driving under the in�luence and you should have the book thrown at you. Along with the vase, picture frames and whatever else was on the shelf with the book. We’re exposed to alcohol education all the time (Budweiser “Drink Responsibly” ads come to mind), but you think we shouldn’t be exposed to drug education? No matter what the penalty, there are three things that men will always play with: Fire, drugs and themselves. And not necessarily in that order. The “Just Say No” mentality was given its chance and it failed spectacularly. Your corner is always yapping about giving it more time, and maybe you’re right; maybe we should give it another shot--after all we only gave it a hundred and forty f--king years to work. Maybe that’s just not enough time to see results. If I wanted to write a column for the likes of you I’d have titled it “Chicken Soup for the C-ck.” But I’m writing it for the rest of us who occasionally land on Planet Earth and walk around.

Ask Woody a question at needwood@mac.com. Want more dating tips? Check out Woody’s book, Meet The Hottie in The Corner. The 21 Day Plan To Overcome Your Fear Of Rejection, Master The Art Of Icebreakers And Snag Guys You Never Thought You Could Get. http://grabhim.net/gay-dating-guides/

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