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CONCERT BAND - LEZ ZEPPELIN

AA • ThisARENA New York City-based all-woman band has gained worldwide

•critical Two acclaim of music’s most captivating liveand performers will for the musicianship, passion gender-bending share stage multi-platinum audacitythe they bring this to thesummer music of when Led Zeppelin.

They will beselling playing and multiple Grammy Award-winning the Parker Playhouse on Saturday, August 26.global Tickets superstars are $35 at Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull reunite for a co-headlining BrowardCenter.org. tour with CNCO as support on Friday, June 23rd at 7:30 pm at the American Airlines Arena.

DIANA ROSS CONCERT - ED SHEERAN

THE DIVA • returns to American Airlines Arena on August 30 with special guest

•James Performs twicetour in South Florida: On Saturday, June Blunt. The celebrates Sheeran’s landmark third studio 24 at 8pm Kravis Center, and on Sunday, album, “÷.”at Thethe album – pronounced “divide” – includesJune the universal 25 7:30 “Shape PM at of Arsht Diana Ross’ hitat singles, You” Center. and “Castle On The Hill,”famed both of and which made remarkable career includes hitsimultaneous singles such as “Endless incredible chart entries after their January release.

Love,” “I’m Coming Out,” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” She is one of the most iconic female singers of all time and was named “Female Entertainer of the Century” by Billboard magazine.

COMEDIAN - GILBERT GOTTFRIED MOVIES

•TRANSFORMER The veteran comedian began doing stand-up in New York City clubs at the age of Knight 15. But stars it was Mark his voice role as Iago in Disney’s animated • The Last Wahlberg, Laura Haddock, blockbuster “Aladdin” led toMoner a secondand career as a successful Gemma Chan, andthat Isabela is about Humans voiceover actor in commercials, cartoons and Prime movies.isCatch himThe at the and Transformers at war, and Optimus gone.

Palm Beach Improv Aug 24-Saturday, Aug 26. Tickets key to saving theThursday, future lies buried in the secrets of the are $22. past, in the hidden history of Transformers on Earth. The movie is 143 minutes and hits theaters on Friday, June 23 THEATER

MOVIES - BEACH RATS OUTER SPACE

• is about an aimless teenager on the outer edges of Brooklyn who • The Off-Broadway hit comedy Men Are From Mars – struggles to escape his bleak home life and navigate questions of Women Are From Venus LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of self-identity, as he balances his time between his delinquent friends, a theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical potential new girlfriend, and older men he meets online. This 95 minute comedy based on the New York Times #1 best-selling drama is rated R and stars Harris Dickinson, Madeline Weinstein, Kate book of the last decade by John Gray. Moving swiftly Hodge, and Neal Huff. through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. Playing at he Kravos Center from June 23 – 25; Tickets are $55 TELEVISION - DISJOINTED • premieres on Netflix on Friday, August 25th. Although they missed a CHORUS goldenMEN’S opportunity CHORUS to premiere thisOF on 4/20, Chuck Lorre’s pot comedy GAY SOUTH FLORIDA will follow the highs and lows of Ruth (Kathy Bates), a lifelong advocate • Every coming out story has a song, and the for marijuana legalization, who finally opens a cannabis dispensary “Generation OUT!” program weaves them together in a in L.A. Working at Ruth’s Alternative Caring are her son Travis (Aaron musical collection that spans decades. Expect to hear Moten), a troubled security guard named Carter (Tone Bell), and a trio of iconic tunes by Judy Garland, Madonna and Lady Gaga “budtenders” (Dougie Baldwin, Elizabeth Ho and Elizabeth Alderfer). on Saturday, June 24 at 8pm at the Parker Playhouse.

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CONCERT LADIES OF- COLDPLAY SOUL • The Brit rock super group led by Chris Martin rolls into Miami

• Plays at the Calder Casino & Race Course on Monday, August 28 at the Hard Rock Stadium (347 Don Shula on Saturday, June 24 at 9pm. The seven-piece Drive) for a stop on their A Head Full of Dreams tour. Opening band features three dynamic female vocalists are Alunageorge and Izzy Bizu. The concert starts at 7p.m. and performing Motown, disco, dance, R&B and tickets range from $162 to $530 at Ticketmaster.com. contemporary hits. Admission is free.

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• The Coral Springs Museum of Art 20th ENTERTAINER - SAL RICHARDS Anniversary Exhibition Reception takes place • The singer, actor and 22 comedian is an City, Las on Thursday, June starting atAtlantic 6:30p.m.

ThisVegas anda New York Friarscollection Club favorite.

The Brooklyn nativebyis joined is permanent featuring pieces

by South Florida doo-wop groupand Manhattan Harmony, approximately 50 artists, the 125 worksperforming hits from the ‘50s, andHaring, ‘70s at Boca Box (8221 features pieces by‘60s Keith HuntBlack Slonem, Glades Road) on Sunday, August 27, at 7p.m.

Romero Britto, Andres Desjardin and Tickets Pablo are $30 and 440.Light refreshments will be served.

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For more information email: MuseumInfo@ coralsprings.org.

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MUSICALS - MUSCLE BEARS

SHEBA MASON • The new musical takes a comic journey into the world of

•men Is comedy royalty she the child of who love their men as furry.

Theissong-and-dance-filled romp playwright Ginger Reiterwho and comedian Jackie follows a lonely young “cub” receives a visit from his Furry Mason, Mason hashebeen performing God DaddySheba at the very moment is about to shave hisinchest. her mother’s plays since age ofworld 2. Honing Guided by his new mentor into the a sensuous of sinewher and own skills for propelled years, Mason’s a hair, our heroonstage finds himself toward hisbecome destiny and fixture of the Manhattan comedy scene,(1140 spouting love at last.

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Catch her at the Boca Black Box $20-$35. on Thursday, June 22 at 9p.m.

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••The Big Sicklive is from American a romantic comedy thaton Thursday, will broadcast Airlines Arena stars Holly awards AugustKumail 24th at 8Nanjiani, p.m. This isZoe the Kazan, only entertainment Hunter, and Ray Romano And tackles show on Spanish-language TV exclusively basedthe on fan votes. subject couple with and their cultural ScheduledoftoAperform are:dealing Pepe Aguilar Angela Aguilar, differences aspop their relationship grows.

Its 119 world-renowned singer Miguel Bose, newcomer mariachi minutes and hits theaters Friday, 23. Mexican and norteño sensation Christian on Nodal, leadingJune Regional singer Gerardo Ortiz, urban Latin music phenomenon Ozuna, and iconic tropical music singer Olga Tañon.

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• The 2nd Latin American Health, Life and Pensions Summit takes place from June 26-29 at the Intercontinental At Doral Miami. Hear industry ALE - WYNWOOD BEER FESTIVAL leaders discuss the most suitable tools and best • will take place on Saturday, August 26 ahead. from 2p.m. to 7p.m. at practices to meet the challenges Learn Manainsurance Wynwood (318 NW 23rd St). firstdevelop annual Wynwood how companies willThe help the Beer Festival is quickly gaining as the premier craft beer financial education of the ground population, and will take festivalessential in South Florida.

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ast Tuesday the GFLGLCC hosted their monthly mixer. This month they held it at the Salty Dog Bar in the Margaritaville

Resort on Hollywood Beach.

Amongst the crowd were Pride Fort Lauderdale board members: Dawn, Shawn, Lightship Media's Andy Perrot, Josh Henriquez from Liberty Mutual, Abey and Randy from Unite Energy Drinks, Sue from I Heart Media, Ronn and Juan, Stacy from Trulucks, Billy from CMG Financial, Tad from Ethan Allen, Andy from Camden Miami.

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amongst the many people that attended were original Storks owner, Jim Stork, and owner of the Grand, Casey Koslovsky.

On Thursday, the GLBX hosted their monthly mixer at The Grateful Platte. This mixer also doubled as their annual Artopia announcement party. Andy Perrot presented their advertising video for this year's party (and sizzle reel) and talked about what to expect at their new location, The Galleria Mall.

JM Lexis (presenting sponsor) was on hand to help choose the night's prize winners. Seen there was: Broward House's Bob Bullock, Chuck Dinsmore, OMW's Tom Christ, Michael Goodman (Goodman PR), Blanca from Fast Printz, and Stonewall's Chris Rudisill.

Also on Thursday, OUTshine Film Festival & Miami Gay Vista Social Club hosted an evening around the premier of the movie "Beach Rats" at The Classic Gateway Theater, and then went next door to

Modern 60's Wine Lounge for the After Party (which was

Coney Island themed to go along with the movie) featured snacks, games, and lots of drinks. Seen at event were film festival staff: Victor Gimenez, Alexis Bosch, & Mark Gilbert, PFLAG's Jeff Oliverio & Tony Mendoza, and Miami GVSC's Jonathan Barrio helped introduce the movie.

Tedds Art Works hosted The Island City Stage's Pre-Party for the opening of their Men's Shorts and featured two of the cast members in shorts. Seen there was: GLLN's (Gay Lesbian Lawyers Network) Neil Kolner, BeWell MedSpa's Oren Kiriat & Michal Kitai, Latinos Salud's Stephen Fallon,

Everything you need toto plan your week Everything you need plan your week Our Fund's David Jobin, and Our Fund's David Jobin, and Akrylika, out of drag!

Akrylika, out of drag!

birthday, Henrietta, and birthday, Henrietta, and GFLGLCC's Keith Blackburn.

GFLGLCC's Keith Blackburn.

On Friday, we swung by On Friday, we swung by Hotel Gaythering's for their Hotel Gaythering's for their u THURSDAY AUG 24AUG 24 u THURSDAY weekly Bears & Hares Fridays. weekly Bears & Hares Fridays.

As always, this is a busy event As always, this is a busy event and featured some very sexy and featured some very sexy hairy men. Seen there were: hairy men. Seen there were: Thomas Barker celebrating his Thomas Barker celebrating his birthday, Chris Aguilar, and birthday, Chris Aguilar, and Logan Almazan.

Logan Almazan.

Internationally renowned Internationally renowned artist Deborah Bigeleisen artist Deborah Bigeleisen 25-piece exhibition Sublime 25-piece exhibition Sublime Chaos: a journey from Chaos: a journey from realism to abstraction will realism to abstraction will run from today until the 26 run from today until the 26 at The Gallery at the Wine at The Gallery at the Wine Scene, 501 Fern Street in Scene, 501 Fern Street in downtown West Palm Beach. downtown West Palm Beach The public is invited to the The public is invited to the opening reception for the opening reception for the colorful and dynamic new colorful and dynamic new Arc Broward's Traveling Arc Broward's Traveling exhibition on tonight from 5 exhibition on tonight from 5 Plate pop-up dinner series Plate pop-up dinner series to 10 pm. Wine and tapas to 10 pm. Wine and tapas continues at 7pm with Chef continues at 7pm with Chef will be served by The Wine will be served by The Wine David Peck of Box of Chacos .

David Peck of Box of Chacos .

Scene and entertainment Scene and entertainment The Traveling Plate gives The Traveling Plate gives will be provided by two will be provided by two students of Arc Culinary students of Arc Culinary the the extraordinary musicians: extraordinary musicians: opportunity to work with opportunity to work with pianist Dr. Robin Arrigo and and pianist Dr. Robin Arrigo On Saturday evening, On Saturday evening, local chefs. The revenue local chefs. The revenue cellist Dr. Claudio Jaffe . For . For cellist Dr. Claudio Jaffe generated helps students with generated helps students with Pridelines featured their Pridelines featured their more information, please more information, please disabilities and other life disabilities and other life annual Masquerade Ball at The annual Masquerade Ball at The visit Deborahbigeleisen.com. visit Deborahbigeleisen.com challenges transform their Biltmore Hotel. Miami Gay Biltmore Hotel. Miami Gay challenges transform their lives and build new futures.

Vista Social Club members, Vista Social Club members, lives and build new futures.

The menu for the August The menu for the August Latinos Salud, Sen. David Latinos Salud, Sen. David Traveling Plate includes dishes Traveling Plate includes dishes Richardson, GFLGLCC's Dir. of Richardson, GFLGLCC's Dir. of with a mix of flavors from all with a mix of flavors from all Membership Ronny Nadiv, Membership Ronny Nadiv, across Asia, blended with Chef across Asia, blended with Chef Coming Out Cuba's Osmanny Coming Out Cuba's Osmanny David's take on Latin cuisine.

David's take on Latin cuisine.

Caballero-Halabi, Miami Beach Caballero-Halabi, Miami Beach Wine pairings will be Wine pairings will be Join the Miami Gay Men's Join the Miami Gay Men's Police Department's Juan Police Department's Juan provided by Jackson Family provided by Jackson Family Chorus, an inclusive, Chorus, an inclusive, Wines. The event will be held Wines. The event will be held Sanchez, OUTShine Film Sanchez, OUTShine Film community-based community-based at WorkBar 735 NE 2nd Ave 735 NE 2nd Ave Festival's Victor Gimenez, Task at WorkBar Festival's Victor Gimenez, Task organization of gay, bisexual, organization of gay, bisexua Fort Lauderdale, Arc Force Recognition Dinner's Jeff Fort Lauderdale, Arc Force Recognition Dinner's Jeff and transgender men and and transgender men and Broward's employment & Todd Delmay, OUT Miami Broward's employment & Todd Delmay, OUT Miami supporting people that supporting people that training center that also Foundation's Jaime Alejandro, training center that also Foundation's Jaime Alejandro, inspires and changes lives inspires and changes lives serves as a resource for serves as a resource for through the power of music. through the power of music Liebe Gadinsky, Cindy Brown.

Liebe Gadinsky, Cindy Brown. workplace diversification workplace diversification They are gearing up for our They are gearing up for our Afterwards we headed to training for hiring partners Afterwards we headed to training for hiring partners holiday show, "Joy to the holiday show, "Joy to the south Beach to hand out at and businesses. Tickets for south Beach to hand out at and businesses. Tickets for Gurl," a celebration of Gurl," a celebration of Twist. Seen amongst the Twist. Seen amongst the this event can be purchased at this event can be purchased at holiday songs from our holiday songs from our crowd were: Matthew Wright crowd were: Matthew Wright Arcbroward.com/ Arcbroward.com/ favorite divas. If you'd love favorite divas. If you'd love travelingplate for $75 each. travelingplate for $75 each. who was celebrating his who was celebrating his Hotspots.LGBT | 27

to be a part of that, they are holding voice placement auditions today from 6:30p.m. to 9p.m. as well as: August 31, September 7, and September 14 from 6:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. For information about the voice placement audition process, visit: MGMchorus.org/sing-withus.html.

Stonewall Gallery Wilton Manors (2157 Wilton Drive) presents Stonewall Movie Night at 7 p.m. with the movie The Children's Hour (1961), This event is free to attend with a suggested donation $5.

Refreshments courtesy of Barefoot Wine & Bubbly.

Based on the 1934 play by Lillian Hellman. Longtime friends Martha (Shirley MacLaine) and Karen (Audrey Hepburn) run a boarding school for girls. When an unruly child, Mary (Karen Balkin), is punished for lying, she concocts a story that

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Mr. TBRU Bear presents “BrutBears” at Southern Nights Fort Lauderdale starring DJ Branden Vidal.

This event will be accepting donations for local charity “Kids In Distress.” There is no cover and complimentary pizza at 10p.m. u SUNDAY AUG 27

If you are a rider or crew of the Smart Ride, they will be featuring a free picnic today from 11a.m. to 2p.m. at

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GRAMMY winner Melissa Manchester tips her hat to some of the most iconic male singers of the 20th century on her new album, The Fellas, which will be released on September 8 via her independent label, Long Run Entertainment, LLC. “In 1989, I released my Tribute album to honor the great women singers who meant so much to me as a young artist – singers 28 | Hotspots.LGBT

like Ella Fitzgerald, Rosie Clooney, Judy Garland, Sarah Vaughan, Eydie Gormé ... that rarified bunch,” says Melissa Manchester. “Ever since, I've wanted to complete the idea with another album paying homage to the great male singers who, likewise, set the platinum standard for the rest of us – Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Mel Tormé, Johnny Mathis, Dean

Easterlin Park (1000 NW 38th Easterlin Park (1000 NW 38th friends, old and new, who friends, old and new, who Street, Oakland Park). The Street, Oakland Park). The support SNMA for a night out support SNMA for a night out picnic will feature a meet and picnic will feature a meet and at Mojo Restaurant & Lounge at Mojo Restaurant & Lounge

greet, great food and ball greet, great food and ball (4140 N Federal Hwy, Fort (4140 N Federal Hwy, Fort playing. For more information, playing. For more information, Lauderdale) From 5 pm - 10 Lauderdale) From 5 pm - 10 go to TheSmartRide.org go to TheSmartRide.org pm, 20% of dollars spent on pm, 20% of dollars spent on regularly priced menu and regularly priced menu and Scandals Saloon presents Scandals Saloon presents bar items directly support bar items directly support their monthly Lady Fancy's their monthly Lady Fancy's the mission of SNMA. View the mission of SNMA. View Gospel Jubilee at 6 p.m. which Gospel Jubilee at 6 p.m. which the menu and make a the menu and make a is a joyful celebration of is a joyful celebration of reservation at Mojo.com. reservation at Mojo.com.

Southern Gospel Music.

Southern Gospel Music.

Monday, August 28 - Monday, August 28 - Gather your friends for a Gather your friends for a u UPCOMING u UPCOMING EVENTS EVENTS great dinner out at Bona great dinner out at Bona On Thursday, August 31, On Thursday, August 31, Italian Restaurant (2468 Italian Restaurant (2468 the Boardwalk the Boardwalk presents the presents the Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors) Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors) GRAND Finals GRAND Finals for Golden for Golden and meet more communityand meet more communityBoy. The 10 preliminary Boy. The 10 preliminary minded people as Bona gives minded people as Bona gives week winners will come back week winners will come back back to our local back to our local to compete for the $1,000 in to compete for the $1,000 in communities. A portion of communities. A portion of cash based on audience cash based on audience your bill (minus tax and your bill (minus tax and applause. applause. gratuity) will be donated to gratuity) will be donated to SNMA. Dinner hours are 4 – SNMA. Dinner hours are 4 – 10 pm and all dine-in, take10 pm and all dine-in, takeu STONEWALL u STONEWALL MUSEUM MUSEUM out orders are included. out orders are included.

DINNER DINNER FUNDRAISERS FUNDRAISERS Delivery not included.

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Thursday, Aug 24 - Enjoy a Thursday, Aug 24 - Enjoy a Reservations are encouraged.

Reservations are encouraged. great night of fine cuisine, great night of fine cuisine, Call Bona Italian Restaurant Call Bona Italian Restaurant sumptuous desserts and sumptuous desserts and at 954-565-7222. at 954-565-7222. delicious cocktails with delicious cocktails with

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Barry Manilow joins her on a special Barry Manilow joins her on a special rendition of “For Me And My Gal,” as a rendition of “For Me And My Gal,” as a tribute to movie star legend, Gene tribute to movie star legend, Gene Kelly. The album was mastered by Kelly. The album was mastered by the legendary Bernie Grundman. the legendary Bernie Grundman.

Following her stint as a founding Following her stint as a founding member of Bette Midler's Harlettes, member of Bette Midler's Harlettes, Manchester established herself as a Manchester established herself as a solo artist with Top 10 hits like solo artist with Top 10 hits like “Midnight Blue,” the GRAMMY“Midnight Blue,” the GRAMMYnominated “Don't Cry Out Loud” and the nominated “Don't Cry Out Loud” and the GRAMMY-winning “You Should Hear How GRAMMY-winning “You Should Hear How She Talks About You.” Her songs have been heard in motion She Talks About You.” Her songs have been heard in motion pictures, netting her two Oscar nominations, and recorded pictures, netting her two Oscar nominations, and recorded by such artists as Barbra Streisand, Dusty Springfield, Alison by such artists as Barbra Streisand, Dusty Springfield, Alison Krauss and Roberta Flack. Manchester has appeared on both Krauss and Roberta Flack. Manchester has appeared on both the large screen in movies (For The Boys) and small screen the large screen in movies (For The Boys) and small screen in television (Blossom), as well as the stage. The Fellas is her in television (Blossom), as well as the stage. The Fellas is her 21st studio album.

21st studio album.

For more information on Melissa Manchester visit For more information on Melissa Manchester visit MelissaManchester.com MelissaManchester.com

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GRAB YOUR BALLS!

u Poverello celebrated their 27th Annual Bowl-a-thon at Sawgrass Lanes in Tamarac

and featured 270 bowlers in 54 lanes.

NEW HOME

u Teresita LaCaliente loves Bailo Saturdays

new home at Twelve Miami.

DINE OUT

u Broward House’s Danielle Del Sordo

& 17th Street Causeway Chipotle GM Alandra Matthews welcome customers to their Dine Out Day.

ALL 4 CHARITY

SUNDAY FUNDAY

Village Pub’s Code Blue Softball Team Turnabout.

drinks during Rosie’s Sunday Funday.

u Tim & Eduardo have a blast during their

u Daniel & Christopher grab some

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u Ever takes a break to smile for us

QUEEN OF THE NIGHT

while at the new La Pachenga Sunday Tea Dance on Miami Beach.

u Singer Beth Sacks stole the night at

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recently held a mixer and dinner at Bona Italian Restaurant.

Spa’s George Powell-Lopez who won the 50/50 raffle at Poverello’s 27th Annual bowl-a-thon.

u The US Conference on AIDS

TEAMMATES

Score’s 19th Anniversary Party.

u Congratulations goes out to Pelican Grand

u The cast of the Rumor’s Drag Sunday Brunch love their other half, Chef Robyn Almodovar.

SHOP + PLAY WILTON

Q: What is Shop + Play Wilton?

A: Shop + Play Wilton is a community service initiative by Hotspots Media, the Wilton Manors Business Association (WMBA) and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (GFLGLCC), with support from the City of Wilton Manors. Its goal is simply to encourage the LGBT community, friends and supporters to come out to Wilton Drive during this week-long promotion and experience all that the area has to offer in shopping, dining, nightlife, entertainment and more.

Q: When is it?

A: Shop + Play Wilton kicks off on the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 13 and runs through Wednesday, Sept. 20. Participating shops, restaurants, bars and other businesses along the Drive as well as Dixie Village will be offering special discounts and incentives to customers wearing Shop + Play Wilton wristbands.

Wrist bands are readily available for free at participating businesses. A schedule of nightly events will encourage attendees to come out to the Drive and Dixie Village to shop, dine, play and stay while supporting the LGBT and Wilton Manors business communities.

Q: I own a business in the area. How do I participate and how much does it cost?

A: It’s easy to participate. Simply register at ShopPlayWilton.com and you will receive a decal for your storefront. There is no charge to participate. You are encouraged to promote a sale or special customer offer at your business during the event. Hotspots magazine will be publishing a list of all participating merchants in print and online the week of the event in a special section.

Questions? Go to...

ShopPlayWilton.com

The best chatter on Facebook this week “The truth of the matter is… if you’re treating people differently just because of who they love and who they are, then there’s a connection between that mindset and the mindset that led to racism, and the mindset that leads to ethnic conflict. It means that you’re not able to see somebody else as a human being.”

FORMER PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, speaking in Washington, D.C. recently at a summit of young African leaders. He urged to young leaders to be more accepting of gay people.

“There is no equivalency between groups like the KKK, neo-nazis and Black Lives Matter. To infer or outright state that there is is just wrong. Read up, educate yourself, and open your minds. It’s 2017 not 1950. America is great because she is diverse and welcoming to all people. We need to remember that especially now in the face of such hatred that is bubbling up. I reject hatred, bigotry, anti-semitism, homophobia and white supremacy.” “…from California to the New York islands, from the redwood forests, to the Gulf Stream waters, this land was made for you and me…”

IAN MALONEY, Miami-based writer, educator and contributing editor to Hotspots.

“Wow! That was something else!”

JAKE TAPPER, CNN anchor who was visibly shaken after President Trump’s press conference in which he seemed to cast equal blame on white supremacists and the demonstrators who marched against them in Charlottesville, Va.

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“Sweet cheeses! My heart is beating so fast now!”

RuPAUL, the world’s most famous, Emmy award-winning drag queen, upon hearing the news she would be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

“Even in these dark times, LGBTQ organizers, business leaders, fair-minded politicians and allies in Texas and across the country rose up against Gov. [Greg] Abbott’s outright attempt to place his anti-trans agenda ahead of the well-being of the state and its people.”

SARAH KATE ELLIS, president and CEO of GLAAD, talking about the anti-LGBT Texas governor’s so-called bathroom bill, which was defeated.

Joe and Jim It’s Been Almost 36 Years

Nikki Adams and Miss Kitty Troopers, Experienced and Reliable.

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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.

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.

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 Relax on the dock while sipping a specialty cocktail or eating a fresh, made-to-order 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 awardwinning burgers, wings, hot & cold sandwiches, sliders, flat bread, pizzas and fresh fish, shrimp and chicken entrees. Full bar. Check web site for weekend brunch entertainment schedules.

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 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

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food for THOUGHT

In every town, there are hidden gems of fine dining that the locals would prefer to keep all to themselves. Such a place is Kaluz, a so-chic, so-sophisticated and so-good Intracoastal eatery that any hope of keeping this find a secret disappeared within months of its opening back in 2013.

Sitting snug and classy just south of the East Commercial Blvd drawbridge, Kaluz is that special place for a romantic meal for two or the perfect venue to host a business dinner for 40. Either way, the setting is sleek and modern, with the lights set just low enough for everyone to enjoy the view of the yachts passing by all evening.

This luxury look doesn’t come cheap, of course. An appetizer of Tuna Tartare runs $17, but is easily enough for two. The

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Kaluz Restaurant

3300 E Commercial Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-772-2209 kaluzrestaurant.com sushi-grade tuna is perfectly presented with fresh avocado in a soy and sriracha sauce, complemented with crispy wontons. Equally as popular on the appetizer menu is the Coconut Shrimp ($19), delivered with a sweet mango compote drizzled with a cilantro olive oil.

The night we dined at Kaluz, a 100-foot yacht arrived and was placed under the competent control of the restaurant’s dock master who oversees their 220-foot dock.

There, continuing rotating vessels fill the available space, availing their guests onboard service.

For the over-hungry or those from Texas, the 20-ounce Bone-In Ribeye ($41) with peppercorn steak sauce is a favorite, served with a loaded baked potato (which itself is big enough for a meal and is available as a side at $7). It comes sizzling hot

and appropriately grand to your table with such style that you imagine all eyes are on you. Well, actually, they are.

No less flavorful is the Barrel Cut Filet Mignon ($37). This nine-ounce choice beef tenderloin is slathered with Béarnaise sauce and yet another loaded baked potato. The restaurant also has a 14-ounce Slow Roasted Prime Rib ($34) and a premium choice 16-ounce New York Strip Steak ($37) on its menu. Every cut of beef stands as testament to the restaurant’s Argentinian owner who runs a slew of Kansas Grills in South America.

For those wanting some lighter fare, we recommend the Thai Noodle & Shrimp Salad ($17), a dish we’ve had at both lunch and dinner. It’s crisp green cabbage, arugula, mint and mango share the plate with chilled Thai noodles and jumbo shrimp that will wake up your tongue with a special hot glaze.

Good flavor never grows old.

The restaurant is also well known for its classic Caesar Salad ($10). The dressing and croutons are house made, and the salad can be served with chicken or shrimp for an extra few bills.

Flatbread Pizzas range in

price from $13-$15, and are offered with Margherita, Barbecue Chicken, Steak and Portabella, Shrimp and Goat Cheese, or Italian Sausage and Peppers. As with the other dishes, this too can be shared around the table. Expect your server to encourage the move with individual small white plates delivered with the dish.

If you can find the room (and we always seem to), our favorite dessert is the Salted Caramel Brownie ($8) with vanilla ice cream, Dulce Leche and macadamia nuts. Decadent.

Kaluz offers indoor seating and outdoor dining on its dock deck.

Each space has its own full service bar, with the outside bar and lounge area open an hour after the kitchen closes at 10 pm. (11 pm on Friday and Saturday). Come often and tell them HotSpots! sent you.

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EATING OUT 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 awardwinning Cutthroat Kitchen chef Robyn Almodovar.

SAGE 2378 N. Federal Highway sagecafe.net 954-565-2229 Chic, intimate bistro delivering French country cooking in a romantic locale with patio seating.

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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EATING OUT 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.

ZUCKERELLO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 3017 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale zuckerellos.com 954-776-4282 Familiar Italian pastas and flavorful mainstays (plus early-bird specials) are offered up in this warm, inviting restaurant.

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Gay Florida

By Ian Maloney

Miami Beach SoBe – Where it’s always happening

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iami Beach, considered by most travel websites and experts as one of the top destinations in the Sunshine state, sees millions of tourists each year who flock its beautiful, wide, white sand beaches to escape the wicked winters up north, or just to get a bit of respite from the trials and tribulations of everyday life.

A lot of people don’t realize that Miami and Miami Beach are not the same city. Miami Beach is an island that is connected to Miami by several causeways but which has its own government, police, and is totally independent of the City of Miami.

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Miami Beach is made up of a narrow strip of land that features over seven miles of beaches which to this day, remain the main tourist attraction the city has to offer.

There is nothing better than walking the streets and smelling sun tan lotion as locals and tourists alike flock to the crystal clear water of the Atlantic Ocean to escape the famous Florida heat and humidity. During the day, leave the shirts and shoes behind, and just try to keep your eyes in your head and not stare at the perfectly sculpted bodies that pass you by.

Miami Beach is made up of three main geographical areas: North Beach, Mid Beach, and South Beach. The most popular is South Beach, often abbreviated SoBe. South Beach ends around

24th Street, Mid-Beach ends around 63rd Street, and North Beach makes up the remaining few miles of the city.

South Beach is dominated by Ocean Drive and its Art Deco style, tons of bars, and crowds of tourists. Mid-Beach is mainly hotels along the beach, but it does feature a stretch of the wooden boardwalk that still runs several blocks just along the dunes.

North Beach is not quite so touristy, but is a great place to grab some grub or have better luck finding a parking spot without endless circles around the block.

Where to Stay

Hôtel Gaythering (1409 Lincoln Road)

The Hôtel Gaythering is a boutique hotel that caters to gay men who want to stay gay in Miami Beach. In fact, it’s the only gay hotel in Miami Beach. Located on Lincoln Road just west of the touristy area, this gem has some areas that are men only. The hotel bar has an extensive hand crafted cocktail list along with drink specials and other special events all week long. Don’t miss their Bears and Hares Friday nights. Besides the normal hotel room selection, Gaythering offers men the option to stay in one of their economical Crate Shared Room (think bathhouse style rooms) where guests who are a bit more social or who are on a budget can join in the fun. These rooms are only 64 sq. feet and feature TV’s and a sleep sound machine to help drown out ambient noise since the walls are only 7ft. high and made out of plywood. For more information, visit them online at Gaythering.com

The Shelborne South Beach (1801 Collins Avenue )

This art deco hotel is not gay-owned or gay exclusive, but they have been the host hotel of Winter Party and White Party and other

Hôtel Gaythering

Hôtel Delano

gay parties over the years so they are definitely gay-friendly. The Shelborne is an ocean front Art Deco masterpiece that features 200 rooms and has been recently undergone a $150 million renovation which saw it totally redone to match its original 1940s splendor.

They are currently featuring several offers, including a Summer in South Beach special which includes nightly valet parking as well as no resort fees.

Visit them online for more information.

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Delano South Beach (1685 Collins Avenue)

With its soaring lobby and subtle seductions, Delano South Beach is one of the hotels that changed South Beach forever. Designed by Philippe Starck, Delano South Beach balances eclectic details with grand public spaces that are playful, elegant, quietly theatrical and filled with all-night energy - proof that the new rules of chic are simplicity with a crisp, clean and modern sense of ease. The signature restaurant in the hotel has recently undergone a name change and complete overhaul of the menu. Leynia, as it is now called, is headed by Chef Jose Icardi and features Argentinian flavors that are inspired

by Japan, outdoor grilling, and roaming bicycles that come by each table for special food and drink preparations.

The hotel also features Umi Sushi and Sake Bar for casual or group dining.

This beach front hotel is the height of Art Deco splendor and features a beautifully landscaped garden area, a huge pool with a few tables available for drinks IN THE POOL, and The Doheny Room, which is tucked away behind closed doors in the back of Delano’s expansive lobby. The Doheny Room offers a refined, yet stylish atmosphere, catering to those looking for an experience that’s a bit more cultured. Sceney yet discreet, the concept’s Miami outpost offers much of what has made the space a choice locale for the country’s who’s who. For more information or to book a room, visit DelanoHotel.com

Fountainbleau Miami Beach (4441 Collins Ave.) Fontainebleau Hotel

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historically and architecturally significant hotels on Miami Beach. Its iconic design is a spectacular blend of Miami’s glamorous golden era and stylish modern luxury. A revered Miami Beach landmark for more than half a century, Morris Lapidus’ emblematic curvilinear building sets a new standard for business and pleasure.

The 22-acre oceanfront Miami Beach hotel features signature restaurants by award-winning chefs; two chic nightlife venues; a two-story spa, a virtually endless poolscape, miles of pristine beach and state-of-theart conference and event facilities. Even before it opened in 1954, Fontainebleau had a rich history shaped by the rapid expansion of the Miami area and its popularity with celebrities. The same is still true today. Visit Fontainebleau. com for more info or to book a room.

The following hotels have undergone the Pink Flamingo training provided by the Miami Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce which certifies businesses in the hospitality industry and helps them on gender and orientation, and gives them tools to respond appropriately to all people; Kimpton Surfcomber

Hotel, Nassau Suite Hotel, The Betsy, Shore Club.

Other notable hotels along the beach in SoBe are The

National, The Clevelander, W South Beach, The Tides South

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Beach. Also try TheSouth-

BeachGroup.com; this company owns and operates several hotels in Miami Beach and they are all gay friendly.

Where to Play

Back in the day, pretty much all of the gay life in South Florida revolved around Miami Beach and Key West. While many of the old stomping grounds

of the 90s have closed down, including the most recent (temporary) closing of Palace Bar, Miami Beach remains a hot bed of gay life and it’s tough to walk more than two blocks without a spotting a gay in his natural element -- no shirt, muscles showing, and headed to the beach!

12th Street Beach

As I already mentioned, the main draw for Miami Beach is, of course, the beach.

Since it’s warm all year long, there is never a bad time to get some sun and take a dip here. The gays go to 12th Street beach to frolic, meet

friends, and work on their tans. Join them there and you won’t be disappointed.

Live at the National Hotel (1677 Collins Avenue)

From Thursday through Sunday, from 8:30 p.m.midnight, get your evening started with a cocktail and some live music. Featuring the dulcet voice of Victor Valdez, Antonio Edwards, and Rick Leonard, who perform separately and together, you won’t find a better place to kick off a night of fun.

Sit around the bar or a bit closer to the piano and make sure to suggest a few tunes you would like to hear. Valdez does an amazing Lady Gaga, but his voice just goes perfectly with his amazing piano playing skills.

Twist (1057 Washington Ave.)

TWIST is the infamous South Beach gay club, known throughout the world for its great music, friendly staff, and for always being packed with hot tourists and locals alike. TWIST is actually seven bars in one with each bar having its own unique atmosphere and décor. You can literally “bar hop” without ever leaving this two-story club. Outstanding DJs, hot dancers, friendly bartenders and outrageous female impersonators, combined with thousands of loyal

Discover Gay Florida: Miami Beach and first-time customers to make TWIST a “must do” every night out on South Beach. For the last two decades, TWIST has regularly updated its concept to become known throughout the world as one of the best gay clubs in South Beach. The best part is, they always live up to their motto: Never a cover, Always a groove! For specials and more information, visit TwistSoBe.com

Score Nightclub (1437 Washington Avenue)

This SoBe institution moved a few years ago from its old home on Lincoln Road to a spectacular new location on Washington Ave across form Española Way. With a state of the art sound and lighting system, Score is one of the premiere clubs in South Beach. Hot go-go dancers, multi-levels, and hot guy, make this one spot you won’t want to miss.

If you are looking for an early week hot spot, check out their Planeta Macho Tuesdays party, a Latin themed party. For weekend fun, Score is hopping all weekend from around 11p.m. till the wee hours of the morning Friday, Saturday, and Sundays.

Scorebar.net Twist

Where to Go

The Hub at the LGBT Visitor’s Center (1130 Washington Ave.)

Situated in the historic Old City Hall building, The Hub at the LGBT Visitor’s Center is literally at the epicenter of LGBTQ activity in South Beach. It is located just steps to Ocean Drive and the Beach, a few blocks from famed Lincoln Rd and right in the middle of bars, restaurants, shops and hotels. The Hub provides a place for you to feel welcomed and at home while in Miami. It is a place of community, where you can find information and resources. They offer weekly support groups including Narcotics Anonymous and Smart Recovery, Yoga and Dance classes, Educational Workshops and an array of Social Events. Stop by anytime, they’re always happy to assist you with any last-minute needs such as hotel and dining recommendations. The Hub at the LGBT Visitor Center is operated by the MDGLCC Foundation, Inc., the 501c3 nonprofit foundation of the Miami Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.

It’s open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. -6 p.m. , Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Lincoln Road

Miami Beach’s out door

mall, Lincoln Road, is a pedestrian walk way that features everything you would find in a typical shopping mall, plus tons of outdoor dining options.

It is the perfect spot for people watching as you dine al fresco and shop for some hot new clothes or beach accessories. The pedestrian area stretches across the island from Washington Ave. to Alton Road, but the businesses extend past both of those borders. Highlights include the Colony Theatre, Cvi.Che 105 (1245 Lincoln Rd) an amazing Peruvian restaurant on the west side, Doraku (1104 Lincoln Rd) a sushi spot owned by the son of restauranteur Rocky H. Aoki, founder of the famous Benihana, or Balans (1022 Lincoln Rd), a fantastic spot for delicious new wave American fare with an international flare.

It is interesting to note that one block of Lincoln Road was recently sold for more than $200 million, making it the most expensive real estate transaction in Miami Dade County’s history.

Española Way

Like it’s big brother Lincoln Road, Española Way is a pedestrian street, but it is much smaller and intimate, reminiscent of

Lincoln Road

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Score Nightclub

an old world street. Make sure to pass through because the construction in the area was recently completed and the street is back to normal. Lined with restaurants from one end to the other, this tiny street is located between 13th and 14th streets and runs across the island from Washington Ave to Euclid Ave. The most important block starts at Washington Ave and goes west to Drexel Ave. Try Tapas y Tintos (448 Española Way) a Spanish restaurant that often features live flamenco and delicious cuisine.

Art Deco Museum (1001 Ocean Drive)

A full-service Visitor Center, the Art Deco Museum is located in the heart of the Miami Beach “Art Deco” Historic District.

It’s open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Located at 10th and Ocean Drive, The Art Deco Welcome Center offers visitors world-class customer service along with information on preservation and awareness of the Art Deco “Historic” District, through the “Official” Art Deco Walking Tour, lectures, films, exhibits, and other events. Guided Walks depart daily at 10:30 a.m. every morning and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. $25 adults, $20 seniors and students and military. There is a Gay and Lesbian Walking tour that is offered the second Saturday of each month and departs at 11 a.m.

For more info, visit MDPL.org

Normandy Isle

This enclave in North Beach is accessible from 71st street. Unlike South Beach, North Beach is much more residential and has tons of Argentinians, French, and French Canadian expats who make this little neighborhood feel like a distinct

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place among Miami neighborhoods. The Normand Isle Monument is a huge fountain in the middle of a roundabout that is also reminiscent of a foreign country.

Surrounding the square are lots of little restaurants, a few bars, and ice cream shops. Visit Katana (920 71st St.), a tiny Japanese restaurant that serves sushi in small portions that float by diners on little boats that go round and round the place. Different types of sushi are on different color plates, with the most expensive only setting diners back a measly $3.75! If you go, go early, or be prepared to wait, this place fills up quick and is easy to miss because it looks like a hole in the wall. If you are in the mood for an eclectic mix of French and Moroccan food, make a reservation at Rouge (908 71st St), a lounge that features one of the most romantic patios in the city. Featuring live jazz many nights, this is a spot to go relax, enjoy a bottle of wine, and spend time with your special guy.

With so many things to do, this column could go on and on, but it has to end somewhere. Did we miss your favorite spot? If so, let us know on Facebook, we want to hear from you!

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Photos: Stephen R. Lang

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Disney’s The Little Mermaid

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actress Jen Richards, in a supporting role. You may have heard of her when the web series she created, Her Story, about the lives of queer and trans women in Los Angeles, became the first indie web series to be nominated for an Emmy. Easy Living opens in theaters and via streaming services on Sept. 15, so your town not having an arthouse is literally no excuse not to support projects that include trans soon as La Streep's calendar soon as La Streep's calendar artists.

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to warrant, another.

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So Untitled Three Stooges Based on real events, the inSequel is currently on, with development series “Fly” Bruce Boxleitner

all three original stars back for more: Sean Hayes as Larry, Will Sasso as Curly, and Diamantopoulos as Moe. There’s also talk of an as-yet-unnamed A-list action star joining the nyuk-

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LaMarque (who co-wrote predicted that the hot thing on the screenplay with Lauren TV in 2017 would be dueling Parks, and both women broadway musicals, done live? play supporting roles), That an innovative staging of co-stars Josh Fadem (Twin “Grease” would win over Peaks), and earned an television critics and enthusiastic reception at audiences? That old-fashioned this summer’s Outfest in musical theater would Los Angeles. It also has no captivate the nation? Well, it distributor yet, so keep did, predictions be hanged, and your comedy eyes peeled for it to keep popping up now ABC is climbing aboard. on the film festival circuit.

The network will revive its You’ll be glad you did. _Wonderful World of Disney_ brand and kick off what is Sean Hayes back in for “3 certain to be an ongoing series Stooges 2,” or whatever they’re of special broadcasts with _The calling it Wonderful World of Disney: Something weird The Little Mermaid Live!_ A happened in 2012. The celebrity-packed cast will be Farrelly Brothers coannounced as soon as the ink is wrote and directed a big screen update of The Three dry on their contracts. And the Stooges, the 1930s big clock is already ticking: the screen comedy icons who airdate is scheduled for Oct. 3 were the original dumb and the network promises an and dumbers. Nobody interesting twist on the format, asked for this reboot. It’s one that will mix live action actually safe to say nobody with animation. We're even really wanted it. And intrigued, Disney. Now please then it turned out to be entice us with some stars. hilarious, even doing well

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promises something nyuk-nyuks, but what there refreshingly different. Set in isn’t talk of, just yet anyway, Atlanta, it's the story of the is involvement from the Farfirst commercial airline flight rellys, which causes us more crew staffed entirely with than a little concern. Young African-American women. screenwriter Cameron Fay Their lives and careers, and (Brother Nature) is atthe obstacles they face, will tached, and it’s all just now been announced, so there’s form the ongoing narrative, still time to reunite the origand the cast will include TV inal team. In any case, we’ll vets Tatyana Ali (”The Fresh be waiting in good faith for Prince of Bel Air”), Bruce comedy lightning to strike Boxleitner (”Babylon 5”), twice sometime in 2018.

Cristian de la Fuente (”Devious Maids”), Valarie Guillermo Diaz is The Dating Pettiford (”The Blacklist”), as Game Killer well as Ja Rule, Mindy Cohn, Back in 1978, a young Cicely Tyson, Marla Gibbs, photographer named Rodney Alcala appeared as Todd Bridges, “Glee” star aAmber Riley, and the show's contestant on The Dating Game, and he answered the creator, former child actor bachelorette’s questions so Rae'Ven Kelly, taking control well that he became Bachof her own projects starting elor No. 1. His appearance here. This women-driven still lives on the internet in enterprise will also feature a choppy video, but it won’t behind the scenes talent like bring you any joy to watch lesbian filmmaker Aurora it.

That’s because Alcala Guerrero, whose 2012 feature “Mosquita y Mari” was a hit at Sundance and an LGBT festival staple. “Fly” is shooting now and waiting for a network pickup, but that wait will certainly not be very long. We're looking forward to this one for 2018.

Buckle up For “The Secret History of Hollywood”

Did you get a chance to pick up 2012's trashiest memoir,

Joel Edgerton

“Full Service: My Adventures In Hollywood and The Secret was a serial killer and, at the time of his visit to Sex Lives of The Stars”? Not the game show, already yet, you say? Well, summer's in the middle of a Los here and the time is right, as it Angeles murder rampage were. But if you'd rather wait that took what authorifor the documentary film on ties consider to be dozens the subject, well, the time is of lives, resulting in one almost right for that, too.

1980 conviction for the Scotty Bowers, now 93 years death of a 12-year-old old and the author of “Full girl (he remains in prison Service”, was a World War II to this day). Because the public has a seemingly vet who came to Hollywood endless fascination with and quickly fell in with a circle serial killers, his story of queer movie stars, all of will now be the subject whom were looking for sex on of a TV movie, The Dating the down low. Bisexual, Game Killer. From veteran hungry and ready to make television director Peter friends and money, Bowers Medak (Hannibal, Breakarranged the liaisons (and ing Bad) the log line for often participated) and took the film suggests that it notes. Now, documentary will center on a victim’s family members seeking filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer justice.

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t’s August, which means Summer will be over soon. If you’re a parent, chances are that your kids spent part of their time off from school at a Summer camp. There are so many to choose from: performing arts camps, sports camps, science camps, yoga camps, Space Camp. There’s even Plantation Camp in California where “everyone lives outside without electricity and works on a sustainable farm.” I tried to go to their website, but it wasn’t working. Go figure.

Anyway, regardless of what kind of camp you sent/are sending your kids to, I just wanted to give you a quick heads up: they’re gay now.

One day you’re sending your totally 100 percent heterosexual child off to have a camp adventure and the next you’re picking up your totally 100 percent homosexual child. Because that’s totally how sexuality works.

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And we may have never known any of this were it not for Linda Harvey bravely speaking the truth on Molly Smith’s rightwing radio show.

Harvey and Smith, who is the president of Cleveland Right to Life, discussed how going to camp puts kids at risk for gayness.

Smith, referring to an article written by Harvey, says, “Same-sex hook ups can become a daring adventure at camp outs and sleep overs. Opportunity is everywhere where students of the same sex gather or socialize and is one of the reasons homosexuality has traditionally been taboo at schools, camps and youth organizations.”

Got that?

The reason why people are against LGBTQ students being able to live their lives openly and without fear of harassment and discrimination is because if we start treating LGBTQ students decently then all of the straight kids will want to try it out.

...these kids who are already highly sexualized and nobody may know it, but it’ll come out in the middle of the night.

And so we need to keep boys away from boys and girls away from girls because otherwise “same-sex hook ups” are too tempting.

Let’s allow Harvey to elaborate.

“What happens is any time there is any kind of same-sex environment -- I do not mean same-sex homosexuality, I mean boys together doing things together, girls together,” Harvey says. “It attracts the people that would take advantage of them, and then it will be someone of the same sex, so access is what these people want.”

Okay, first of all I need to point out that Harvey says she doesn’t mean homosexuality, but “boys together doing things together” sounds pretty gay.

Secondly, Harvey is employing the “gays and lesbians are predators” narrative. You know how gay kids are, they just wait to infiltrate an unsuspecting group of kids their same sex so they can persuade them all to join Team Gay. Harvey then goes on to say that “so many kids are into pornography” and seems to imply that this is especially true for LGBTQ kids, which is what makes them so dangerous.

“Those may be the people that your kids are in a sleepover with or at camp with,” says Harvey, “these kids who are already highly sexualized and nobody may know it, but it’ll come out in the middle of the night.”

On the one hand, this is ridiculous and insulting. LGBTQ kids are not creepy predators. If a lesbian teen signs up for an all girls robotics camp it’s because she likes robots not because she’s hoping to “reprogram” the girls around her.

On the other hand, if you remove the whole predatory subtext, then Harvey has a point. OF COURSE LGBTQ youth meet other youth and form relationships, sexual or otherwise at places like camps and schools. That’s how ALL youth meet other people. It’s called a social life. Apparently that’s yet another thing that Harvey believes LGBTQ youth don’t deserve.

D’Anne Witkowski is a poet, writer and comedian living in Michigan with her wife and son. She has been writing about LGBT politics for over a decade.

Follow her on Twitter @MamaDWitkowski.

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By Woody Miller

CHEATING

PUMP H

ey, Woody!

You know those vacuum pumps advertised in men’s magazines that promise to put at least another inch on your manhood? Are they a waste of money?

— Wondering

y

I’m wondering what I’m doing wrong that I’m still getting pathetic letters like this. For the last time, there is no known way to make your penis bigger. Why do you think we build all those nuclear bombs?

These vacuum pumps were originally devised to help men with erection problems. You stick your soft penis into a plastic cylinder and like a hamster pressing a lever for the treat; you press a lever that pumps air out of the cylinder. This creates a vacuum that draws blood into the penis and voila!

Erection. Then you tie a specially designed rubber band around the base of your penis (to hold the blood in place and keep a full erection).

The boys in the vacuum pump industry got a little ahead of themselves and decided

Hey, Woody!

I slept with my best friend’s boyfriend. It was a drunken mistake and I have no desire to repeat it. I want to tell him but I’m afraid of losing his friendship. What should I do?

— Honest Indian

y

Dear Wondering:

they could repackage it as a way of making you a bigger man. Technically, they’re right—the pumps do make your penis bigger. In the same way your mouth can make mine bigger.

Dear Indian: Most professionals would recommend that you acknowledge your dirty deed and pay the price, even if it means losing your best friend.

Lucky for you, I’m not a professional. I say silence is golden. Act like you’re in Ft. Knox.

Honesty is an incredibly over-rated gesture in situations like this. If any good could come out of your best friend knowing, I’d say do it.

Unloading your guilt doesn’t qualify as a selfless, beneficial act. It’s like taking a dump in his living room. Sure, you’ll feel unburdened but what’s he supposed to do with a hot, steaming load of sh!t on his rug? I say keep your mouth shut, your fly zipped and acknowledge a terrible mistake you resolve never to repeat.

uAsk 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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