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4th-20th, 2018 ArtsUnited, South Florida's Premiere Non-Profit LGBTQ arts organization, presents its annual two-week arts festival Art Explosion 2018. ArtsUnited has collaborated with Island City Theatre, Palm Beach Drama Works and the Stonewall National Museum and Archives to produce a very diverse c e l e b r a t i o n o f a r t f r o m t h e L G B T Q C o m m u n i t y.
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By Mike Rox
Replace the traditional New Year's resolutions that you probably won't keep (I know how hard it is to stick to an everyday gym routine when it's arctic degrees outside) with something more meaningful – like committing to ways to be a better queer. Here's a shortlist to get you started.
Spend more money at LGBTQ-owned businesses
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I'm not recommending you stop spending your money at hetero-owned business – though I'm sure there's a faction of us out there who would recommend that – but rather take some time to research your local retailers and restaurants to see who's family. Many times you can glean this information by word of mouth or just a little digging on social media. When we support each other personally and professionally, our communities are stronger. Just look at what we did to San Francisco. And New York. And L.A. And Miami…
Stand up for yourself and your sexual orientation
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Don't let people put you down, and don't let anyone make you hide in the closet – period. Actress Marsha Warfield recently relayed an anecdote about how she's been out privately forever, but her mother didn't want her to come out publicly because she'd be embarrassed by it. Whitney Houston dealt with the same issue, as do countless other ordinary people. F*ck that, OK. This is your life, you get one shot at it, and if anyone is embarrassed by who you are, you should feel confident enough in yourself to tell that sad, angry person that you will only be better without them. You don't need that shit. Because it's 2018, honey. F*#king LIVE! 30 | Hotspots.LGBT
Give more of your time to local LGBTQ organizations
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Most communities have an LGBTQ support center, but you might not know it if you're not seeking LGBTQ support. Still, it's there, and it may need "your" support. In 2018, make it a point to pop in to offer your assistance. Maybe you can volunteer your time for an upcoming event; attend an activity (I had a fun evening at drag bingo hosted by my local center recently), mentor LGBTQ youth who desperately need responsible, caring adults in the lives; or offer financial support to keep the center's valuable programs on track. For many of these organizations, just opening the doors on a daily basis is a struggle, and they will appreciate every hour and dollar donated by community members like you.
Support an LGBTQ film festival
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I've attended several LGBTQ film festivals over the years and these programs are the only place you'll find a conscientious slate of curated films that represent the entire queer community in one mega-celebration of diversity filmmaking. If your home city doesn't offer a film festival, maybe it's time you and your group of go-getters put the wheels in motion to establish one. Otherwise, travel to the LGBTQ film festival near you – or plan a vacay around this affair – so we can all continue to push LGBTQ movies into mainstream consciousness. Hollywood will take notice of our full breadth of films eventually, like it has in the past 18 months with "Moonlight"; "Call Me By Your Name"; and 20th Century Fox's groundbreaking gay-teen romance "Love, Simon", in theaters nationwide on March 15 (which is a big frickin' deal, if you don't already know).
Serve as a mentor for LGBTQ youth It may seem like the world is a more accepting place than ever for LGBTQ youth (and on the whole it is), but there are still kids out there who struggle not only with their sexual orientation and identity but also with friends, family, teachers and authority figures that refuse to accept them as they are – and that's where you come in. If you're a successful queer person, contact your local school district to find out how you can speak at Gay-Straight Alliance meetings to let these youth who may be having a hard time know that it does, in fact, get better. Moreover, programs like Live Out Loud's Homecoming Project helps connect high school alumni to their alma maters, making it easier for you to reach out and inspire. You'll make a bigger difference than you realize, I promise.
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The best chatter on social media this week
“Tax reform bill has passed. Think your health care and education are bad now? Prepare to emigrate. Canada is looking for brains!” Superstar BETTE MIDLER outspoken on Twitter @BetteMidler
“As hideous as this apparition in Disney’s The Hall of Presidents is - and if you want to be scared why not go to The Haunted Mansion - but there is one upside to this Trump knock-off ...he has an OFF switch!” Iconic DJ ROBBIE LESLIE on Facebook
“Republicans have not even signed their tax cuts for billionaires into law and they are already promising to make cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.”
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oya Doherty is proud to announce that Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour, is back by popular demand, and will play a strictly limited engagement at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts from January 5 – 7. Celebrating an extraordinary milestone for an incredible show, The Edinburgh Evening News raves about Riverdance The 20th Anniversary World Tour, “As for the flaws? Well, there simply aren't any. Here's to another 20 years!” Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour is composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan. Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour features new costumes, new lighting, new projections and the addition of a brand new number, “Anna Livia,” featuring the female members of the Irish dance troupe in an a cappella hard-shoe number. “The success of Riverdance across the whole world has gone beyond our wildest dreams,” said producer Moya Doherty. “The fact that the show continues to draw and excite audiences is a tribute to every dancer, singer, musician, staff and crew member who have dedicated themselves to
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the show. This 20th Anniversary Tour is a thank you to our audiences and a celebration of what has been an incredible journey across two decades.” Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour is an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures. th Riverdance - The 20 Anniversary World Tour has set design by Robert Ballagh, lighting design by John Comiskey, costume design by Joan Bergin and sound design by Michael O'Gorman. It was a pleasure to sit down with Lead Dancer Maggie Darlington for this exclusive Hotspots Interview:
At what age did you begin dancing? I started when I was 3. I had two older sisters that were already dancing, so I picked it up at a very early age. What was your first Professional/Paid gig? I may have been paid for smaller jobs earlier, but my first big stint was at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg Virginia and the show was called Celtic Fyre, and I worked there for the summer in 2010.
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Maggie Darlington favorite to dance in? I did a show called “Battle of the Bands.” It was dinner theater, and the reason it stands out is because it was so fun to do something from scratch. In addition, I still have amazing friends from that project.
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I do love “Newsies,” but I am not really a modern dancer.
How did you get cast in River Dance?
I auditioned with the dance captain and about a year later I got cast. I have now been with them for 6 years.
What should the South Florida audiences expect th out of 20 anniversary tour of Riverdance? Traditionally the girl numbers have been light and pretty but this new tour has new numbers including an acapella number for the girls which is a strong and powerful number. This show is such a good celebration of Irish music and culture. We also have tap and Russian ballet, so there is something for everybody. In addition, the whole cast loves what we do and I think that comes across.
For over 20 years, nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. Riverdance began its journey as the interval act in the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, produced for television by Moya Doherty. This electrifying and innovative seven minute dance piece was then developed into a full-length stage show by Producer Moya Doherty, Composer Bill Whelan and Director John McColgan. With its fusion of Irish and International music and dance, the show broke all box office records during its world première run in Dublin in early 1995. When the show transferred to London the reaction was unprecedented. There followed a hugely successful tour starting in New York in March 1996, where 8 sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall heralded the start of 16 years of non-stop touring by Riverdance companies throughout North America. Since its inception Riverdance has packed theatres throughout North America, Oceania, Asia, Europe, South Africa and South America.
Tickets are available at the Broward Center AutoNation Box Office, 201 SW Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312, browardcenter.org or call 954.462.0222. Orders for groups of ten (10) or more may be placed by calling 954.660.6307. Ticket prices start at $35.25*. For more information, please visit: riverdance.com Hotspots.LGBT | 41
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Miami very own performs live New Year’s Eve in a free concert to rival just about anything you can imagine! Join Mr. Worldwide for Revolution 2018 along with an impressive lineup of high profile, very special guests as they rock in the New Year. More than 150,000 event-goers are expected to party at Bayfront Park, which will also include our traditional Big Orange drop, midnight fireworks and mega party! The concert starts at 8 p.m. so get there early to secure your spot
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Four teenagers discover an old video game console and are literally drawn into the game’s jungle setting becoming the adult avatars they chose. This Action/Adventure/Comedy/Family/ Fantasy movie is rated PG-13, 119 minutes and stars Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black.
CONCERT - BILLY JOEL
The legendary “Piano Man” returns to South Florida for the third consecutive time to ring in the New Year. With a catalog of hits stretching back decades, the singer, songwriter and pianist promises a packed night of music. He will be packing the BB&T Center on December 31 at 9:30p.m. with tickets starting at $49.50. HOUSEWIVES - SIGGY FLICKER & DOLORES CATANIA
After a pre-show reception, talk show host Becky in Boca interviews the two Bravo reality TV show co-stars from “Real Housewives of New Jersey.” They’ll take audience questions and dish about men, dating, love, sex, relationships, plastic surgery, friendship, female jealousy, money and celebrity. Taking place at Mizner Park Cultural Center on Thursday, December 28, at 6 p.m. with tickets ranging from $25-$45.
COMEDIAN - JIM GAFFIGAN
The Grammy-nominated comedian and “New York Times” best-selling author bases much of his comedy on his family. His TV Land sitcom, “The Jim Gaffigan Show,” is a semi-autobiographical take on his life as a married father of five. He will be playing at the BB&T Center on Friday, December 29, at 8p.m. with tickets ranging from $31.50 to $65.50.
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MOVIES - ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD
The story of the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother to convince his billionaire grandfather Jean Paul Getty to pay the ransom. This Crime/Drama/mystery/thriller is rated R, is directed by Ridley Scott and stars Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Williams, Charlie Plummer, and Christopher Plummer.
BALLERINA - SWAN LAKE
The State Ballet Theater of Russia presents a full-scale production of one of the great classical ballets, featuring a cast of 50. Set to the music of Tchaikovsky and based on Russian folklore and German legend, the story follows a heroic young prince as he works to free the beautiful swan maiden from an evil spell. Takes place at the Parker Playhouse on Saturday, December 30, at 3p.m., with tickets ranging from $26.75 to $61.50.
BARNEY & ME – HAL LINDEN
Ring in the New Year with the seven-time Emmy Award-winning actor and singer at the Wick Theater and Costume Museum. The Broadway star is probably best known as the title character from the long-running TV sitcom “Barney Miller.” Backed by a live orchestra, Linden shares show business stories while performing Broadway show tunes, Dixieland and swing. The 5 p.m. show includes a champagne toast. The 10 p.m. show includes champagne, lite bites, hats, horns, balloon drop, dessert bar and reception with Linden. Tickets start at $95.
MOVIES – MOLLY’S GAME
The true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became an FBI target. This Biography/Drama is rated R, is 140 minutes, is directed by Alan Sorkin and stars Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, and Michael Cera.
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Victor Willis leads the latest incarnation of the campy quintet that scored such hits as “Macho Man,” “YMCA,” “In the Navy” and “Go West” during a 40-year career. The New Year’s Eve celebration at The Seminole Casino Coconut Creek includes two complimentary drinks, passed desserts, a champagne toast and party favors. Starting at 11pm with tickets $95.
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marramb-ik, melbourne museum
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espectáculo de los súper héroes del cómic en el Centro Cultural Bunjilaka en Melbourne, Australia? ¡El arte se ve genial! Teddy Behr:Sí lo es; Los aborígenes/indígenas de Australia tienen esta larga tradición de contar historias basadas en sus memes culturales y su propia tradición artística, por lo que es muy única y diferente de las tradiciones occidentales/eurocéntricas de lo que la mayoría de nosotros estamos acostumbrados.
'Marramb-ik', que significa 'Yo soy' en idioma aborigen de Kulin. El artista principal es Lin Onus, que falleció en 1996. Fue el artista que sentó las bases para todo un género de superhéroes de identidad aborigen, inspirados en los cómics de superhéroes eurocéntricos que ya conocemos, pero basados en las famosas leyendas y historias ancestrales de las personas que vivían en Australia antes de la llegada de los europeos.
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Teddy Behr: Es bastante interesante que la idea occidental de heroísmo y superpotencia se base en una idea de "progreso" social y tecnológico, mientras que en el contexto aborigen, se dice que se hace hincapié en la restauración de un equilibrio más espiritual y natural, tanto como un ideal para luchar y un medio para lograrlo. Adora: Cada cultura tiene sus propias formas únicas de ver el mundo, y me encanta explorarlo todo. En el sur de Florida también estamos cerca de muchas culturas y recuerdos preeuropeos; algunos son mezclas de varias tradiciones como en México y el Caribe; otros todavía esperan ser recordados y escuchados. Creo que mi favorito aquí son los murales y las piezas de Heidi Brooks. Es como todo un mundo hermoso de criaturas encantadoras que ella crea ... todo, ya sea que parezca un edificio o una planta o una persona o un animal ... todos parecen vivos y radiantes ... como si estuvieran todos bailando con la misma música. Teddy Behr: Lo sé…es un poco infantil, pero ¿no te encantaría vivir allí? Me gusta el trabajo de Jade Kennedy también; sus figuras son heroicas y tipo de tecnología, pero están llenas de Lin Onus
detalles ... Realmente me conecto con ellas. Adora:Mmmmm...son agradables....Y se ve tan encantador con esa hermosa sonrisa abierta ... Me encantaría conocerlo. Apuesto a que es divertido. Teddy Behr: Es hermoso...Y luego está Cienan Muir...Creo que él es el que tiene el drama. Parece que le gusta vestirse como un súper héroe también. Hay un lado oscuro y solitario en su arte...aunque creo que es un drama un poco divertido. Pero oye, no puedes tener una buena historia sin drama, ¿verdad?.Adora: Tal vez me gusta lo mejor: ¡el drama lo es TODO! En los comics, en el arte, en la vida...¿Por qué crees que paso tanto tiempo y dinero en la sombra de ojos...? ¿Y no lo extrañarías si no lo hiciera? Teddy Behr: ¡Oh si
Adora:Wow, did you hear about the show on comic book super heroes at the Bunjilaka Cultural Center in Melbourne Australia?…The art looks so cool! Teddy Behr: Yeah, it is; The Aboriginal / Indigenous people of Australia have this long tradition of story telling based on their cultural memes, and their own art tradition too, so it s very unique and different
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from Western / Euro-centric traditions, or in some ways a cultural starting point from what most of us are used to. Adora: The Exhibition is called 'Marramb-ik' which means 'I am' in Aboriginal Kulin Language. The main artist is Lin Onus who died in 1996. He was the artist who laid the groundwork for a whole genre of Aboriginal-identity super heroes, inspired by the Euro-centric super hero comics we already know, but based on the famous legends and ancestral histories of the people living in Australia before the arrival of Europeans. Teddy Behr: It's pretty interesting that the Western idea of heroism and super-power are based in an idea of social and technological 'progress' while in the Aboriginal context, there's said to be an emphasis on the restoration of a more spiritual and natural balance, both as an ideal to strive for, and as a means to achieve it.Adora: Yes, every culture has it's own unique ways of viewing the world, and I love exploring it all. In South Florida we're near a lot of pre- European cultures and memories too; some are blends of several traditions like in Mexico and the Caribbean; others are still waiting to be remembered, and heard. I think my fav here are the murals and Pieces by Heidi Brooks. it's like a whole beautiful world of lovely creatures
El papel de la narración de historias ha sido una parte integral de la cultura de los Primeros Pueblos desde el principio de los tiempos y hasta el día de hoy se cuentan historias de la creación, el saber, los movimientos sociales y políticos y de los antepasados. La narración visual ha existido por decenas de miles de años y aquí presentamos la narración de Victorian First Peoples a través de los cómics. Bunjilaka se asocia con el Consejo Juvenil de Koorie para esta exposición de narración de cuentos a través de cómics de cultura pop que incorporan identidad, héroes y lenguaje.
she creates…everything whether it looks like a building or a plant or a person or an animal…they all look alive and radiant….like they re all dancing to the same music. Teddy Behr: I know..it's kind of child-like, but wouldn't you love to live there! I like Jade Kennedy's work too; his figures are heroic and kind of tech, but they re full of detail ….I really connect with them. Adora: Mmmmm…they re nice…and he looks so charming with that beautiful open smile…I'd love to meet him. I bet he's fun. Teddy Behr: He's beautiful…And then there's Cienan Muir…I guess he's the one with the drama…Looks like he likes to dress up as a super hero too. There's a dark and solitary side to his art…even though I think it's kind of fun drama…but hey….you can't have a good story without drama, can you. Adora: Maybe I like his the best: Drama is EVERYTHING! In comics, in art, in life… Why do you think I spend so much time and money on eye shadow…And wouldn't you miss it if I didn't? Teddy Behr:Oh yes!!
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The role of storytelling has been an integral part of First Peoples culture since the beginning of time and to this day stories of creation, lore, social and political movements and of ancestors are told. Visual storytelling has been around for tens of thousands of years and here we present Victorian First Peoples storytelling through the medium of comics.
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Bunjilaka partners with the Koorie Youth Council for this exhibition of storytelling through pop-culture comics incorporating identity, heroes and language.
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EATING OUT A SAMPLE OF FORT LAUDERDALE’S FAVORITE
RESTAURANTS ASIA BAY 1111 E. Las Olas Blvd. Fort Lauderdale asiabayrestaurants.com 954-848-9900 Elegant riverfront dining with a menu of Japanese and Thai dishes including creative sushi rolls. BEEFCAKES (at Boardwalk) 1721 N. Andrews Avenue 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. Oakland Park 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 Dr., 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 Avenue 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 2266 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors AlibiWiltonManors.com 954-565-2526 Relaxed patio atmosphere with a full menu offering awardwinning burgers, wings, hot & cold sandwiches, sliders, flat bread, pizzas and fresh fish, shrimp and chicken entrees. Full bar. Check web site for weekend brunch entertainment schedules.
KALUZ KaluzRestaurant.com 3300 E. Commercial Blvd. Fort Lauderdale 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 Dr.,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. Ft. Lauderdale 954-568-2208 NabuAmericanFusionBuffet.com This place offers it all: Japanese,
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EATING OUT 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 Dr., Wilton Manors rosiesbng.com 954-563-0123 A Wilton Drive favorite, this place is known for its non-stop party every “Sunday Funday” with live DJs playing great music. Great burgers, fresh seafood and amazing Sunday Brunch10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
RUMORS BAR 2426 Wilton Dr., 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 Fort Lauderdale sagecafe.net 954-565-2229 Chic, intimate bistro delivering French country cooking in a romantic locale with patio seating. SHOOTERS WATERFRONT 3033 NE 32nd Avenue Fort Lauderdale
ShootersWaterfront.com 954-566-2855 Popular, spacious dining with a comprehensive menu and dining right on the Intracoastal. TEE JAY’S THAI SUSHI 2254 Wilton Dr., 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., Fort Lauderdale thaispicefla.com 954-771-4535 Voted the “Best Thai Restaurant in South Florida 2015” by the Sun-Sentinel, this gem dishes up Thai
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EATING OUT Continued 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. 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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From concerts to fairs to festivals, South Florida has numerous events that will keep you entertained and enjoying the gorgeous weather all season long! Here are just some of the things that you don't want to miss. December/January Finding Neverland Based on the Academy Award-winning film of the same name and directed by visionary Tony winner Diane Paulus, this innovative new musical is packed with mesmerizing visuals, enchanting adventures and plenty of laughs. For tickets and more information, visit arshtcenter.org/tickets or Kravis.org When & Where: December 26-31, Adrienne Arsht Center (Miami); January 2-7, Kravis Center (WPB)
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selling father of five that just wrapped the first season of his show The Jim Gaffigan Show. His stories about fatherhood, being lazy and his passion for food will keep you laughing long after you get home. For tickets and more information, visit thebbtcenter.com When & Where: December 29, BB&T Center
Riverdance A celebration of Irish music, song and dance, the show focuses on the evolution of Irish dance and its similarities with, and influences on, other cultures. For tickets and more information, visit fortlauderdale.broadway.com When & Where: January 5-7, Broward Center for The Performing Arts
A Gentlemen's Guide To Love & Murder Getting away with murder can be so much fun… and there's no better proof than the knock-'em-dead hit show that's earned unanimous raves and won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Musical. This is the uproarious story of Monty Navarro, a distant heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession, by any means necessary. All the while, he's got to juggle his mistress (she's after more than just love), his fiancée (she's his cousin but who's keeping track?), and the constant threat of landing behind bars! Of course, it will all be worth it if he can slay his way to his inheritance… and be done in time for tea. For tickets and more information, visit fortlauderdale.broadway.com When & Where: January 9-21, Broward Center for The Performing Arts Chinese Lantern Festival Enjoy Handcrafted lanterns, live kung fu coaching and performances, Chinese folk artists, shadow puppetry, Asian cuisine, dinosaur rides and more. For tickets and more information, visit chineselanternfestival.com When & Where: Runs until January 15, Central Broward Regional Park
“Night Of Stars” Broadway Celebration The Kravis Center continues its long tradition of bringing legendary, award-winning artists to the stage with this dazzling, star-studded event. Enjoy an evening of exhilarating entertainment and surprises featuring Angela Lansbury, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Chita Riveria and many more! For tickets and more information, visit Kravis.org When & Where: January 12, Kravis Center (WPB)
South Florida Fair Presents Magical Parades The Fair will feature 17 days of themed parades, including the Fair's two signature Bike Nite parades. Each day, the Fair will highlight a famous parade from around the world, with authentic music, colorful costumes and beautifully decorated Mardi Gras floats, which will also be on display in the “Magical Parades” exhibition. Float riders will delight Fair guests as they toss beads into the crowds! For tickets and more information, visit southfloridafair.com When & Where: January 12-28, South Florida Fairgrounds (West Palm Beach)
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Shakira: El Dorado World Tour Get ready to shake those hips when this twelve-time Grammy Award-winner takes the stage. For tickets and more information, visit thebbtcenter.com When & Where: January 11, BB&T Center
Cabaret Welcome to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd – and to leave their troubles outside. But as life in pre-WWII Germany grows more and more uncertain, will the decadent allure of Berlin nightlife be enough to get them through their dangerous times? Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theatre history, including “Cabaret,” “Willkommen” and “Maybe This Time.” Leave your troubles outside – life is beautiful at CABARET! Hotspots.LGBT | 89
For tickets and more information, visit Kravis.org When & Where: February 6-11, Kravis Center (WPB)
Wicked The untold musical story of the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. For tickets and more information, visit fortlauderdale.broadway.com When & Where: February 14- March 4, Broward Center for The Performing Arts Dancing With the Stars: Live! - Light Up The Night Tour America's favorite dance show is going back on tour across America, giving fans of the show the opportunity to see the best ballroom dancers in the business perform live. For tickets and more information, visit seminolehardrockhollywood.com When & Where: February 15, Seminole Hard Rock Casino The Food Network & Cooking Channel's South Beach Food & Wine Festival Hosted by Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits and Florida International University (FIU), the Festival benefits FIU's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and the Southern Wine & Spirits Beverage Management Center. The Festival now attracts more than 65,000 guests annually to its 85+ events throughout the five-day weekend.
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For tickets and more information, visit their website at: sobewff.org When & Where: February 21-25, Various Locations The Color Purple “The Color Purple” is the 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Musical Revival about a young woman's journey to love and triumph in the American South featuring a soulraising score of jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues. For tickets and more information, visit arshtcenter.org/tickets When & Where: February 27-March 4, Adrienne Arsht Center (Miami)
Winter Party Festival 2018 The Winter Party Festival in Miami Beach is an iconic six-day festival celebrating the LGBTQ community as they party on the sands of South Beach. Guests are invited to premier live music and DJ events, the scandalous Under One Sun pool party and art and cultural events including “ArtScape,” showcasing acclaimed LGBTQ artists with proceeds benefitting the National LGBTQ Task Force. For tickets and more information, visit winterparty.com When & Where: February 28 – March 6, Various locations throughout Miami Beach
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rowing up, my Australian education consisted of watching “Crocodile Dundee” and listening to “Down Under” by Men At Work. Today’s generation may be more familiar with Australia via YouTube videos of terrifyingly large spiders and venomous snakes. I suspect that if you asked the average American if marriage equality is legal in Australia, most would say yes. But it is not. It hopefully will be soon as the majority of Australians support marriage equality, which was reaffirmed by a national postal survey (a.k.a. a voluntary mail-in ballot) in November that found over 60% in favor of L-O-V-E. But it’s parliament’s move, as they ultimately have the power to pass such laws. Of course, not everyone is thrilled with the prospect of same-sex couples saying, “I do.” Pauline Hanson, a senator for Queensland, is more of an “I don’t” kind of gal. According to a speech Hanson gave to parliament, people who want marriage equality are “pushing their own agenda” and “selfish.” She describes sex education as “messing around the minds of young children,” and says that kids shouldn’t learn about “body parts” until they’re 14 or 15 (never mind the fact that plenty of 14 and 15 year olds, gay and straight, are already using these “body parts” for sex stuff). “I have no problems with people being in love and doing what they want to but why do you have to...push on the majority of the population,” Hanson asked. “I have grown up of the opinion that marriage was between a man and a woman,” she said in her speech, “but I do not take away the right of people to be in a relationship and to find happiness within themselves.” Which is cute and all, but insisting that gays and lesbians exist solely “within themselves” is essentially demanding that they stay in the closet, which means that they don’t exist out in the world. It’s a common refrain from the anti-gay camp: “If people want to love each other, fine, but I don’t want to have to see it or deal with it or acknowledge it in any way.”
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It’s as if gays and lesbians are expected to exist on the fringe of society, rather than as a part of it. The fact is, we have structured our society, for better or worse, around legally codified relationships, and excluding same-sex couples from legal recognition erases them and paints them as illegitimate. This is true in the U.S. and it is true in Australia. So if it’s “selfish” to demand equal rights, then I’d say that’s a good reason to be selfish. Of course, Hanson and those like her believe that what’s truly selfish is raising children with two moms or two dads, a concern that takes its cue from the lie that gays and lesbians are a danger to children. Hanson’s nightmare scenario involves a kid going to school and being told by a teacher, “I want you to draw a picture of your mum and dad or grandma and grandad.” And she pictures a kid saying, “What am I going to do? I don’t have a mum or a dad — it’s Peter and Sam. It’s Elizabeth and Amanda.” You know what my kid does in these situations? He draws a picture of his two moms. It’s not that hard. But to see through to this obvious answer, you have to actually see two moms and two dads as capable and worthy parents. Hanson doesn’t. As a marriage bill bounces around in parliament, let’s hope that Hanson is able to find happiness within herself and can stop trying to snatch it from same-sex couples.
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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“WOW Presents Plus” is going to be extra Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey, the gays behind World of Wonder production company, have a streaming service that plans to answer the question, “What are Bob The Drag Queen and Jinkx Monsoon doing right now?” The service recently launched with a slate of original programming tailor made for fans of "RuPaul's Drag Race" (translation: you). Shows will include "Bobbin' Around with Bob the Drag Queen", travelogue of sorts where Bob TDQ zooms around the globe being Bob; "Marco Marco's Models", which follows the adventures of the Los Angeles designer's army of alt-models in their underwear; "Detox's Life Rehab", in which Detox helps you live your best life – and presumably lip sync better – and "Cool Mom with Jinkx Monsoon", where Jinkx and her 29 year-old gay son talk 108 | Hotspots.LGBT
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about smoking weed and hooking up with guys. In other words, it's an all-queer Viceland in the making and we're here for it. Take our $3.99 a month, WOW.
GLAAD funds "TransMilitary" GLAAD, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, is moving in a new direction. The organization's Media Institute is giving a grant to finance its first feature film, a
documentary called "TransMilitary". The film will follow four service personnel, all transgender, as they perform their jobs and also join the fight against Donald Trump's proposed ban on transgender soldiers. The film will be co-directed by Fiona Dawson and Gabriel Silverman, and produced by Jamie Coughlin. The three previously created the 2015 doc "Transgender, At War and
In Love". No word on when the project will be finished and ready to make the queer film festival rounds and make Republicans lose their minds, but its urgency and timeliness couldn't be more real, so we'll assume they're working round the clock to get it on screens.
Eva Longoria's "Lucky Boy" aims for cable fortune Eva Longoria's UnbeliEVAble Entertainment production company is currently developing a series based on the book "Lucky Boy", based on Shanthi Sekaran's book about two female immigrants who fight to protect an American child. David Schulner ("Do No Harm"), who worked with Longoria on "Desperate Housewives", will write, and lesbian filmmaker Nisha Ganatra ("Chutney
Leslie Jordan Popcorn", "Transparent") is signed on to direct. The story follows a woman named Soli, an undocumented immigrant, whose life intersects with an Indian-American woman named Kavya, who is trying to conceive a child. This is a pilot, of course, so nothing is certain, but when it's finished it will be shopped to streaming channels as well as premium cable, where all the interesting stories seem to go these days. The topic of immigration is once again a political football (or sledgehammer if you're on the xenophobic right), so let's hope this one gets a shot.
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"The Golden Girls" meets "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" in the pilot for Fox's new retirement community comedy, "Cool Kids". And we say "Always Sunny" because the show is being co-created by "Sunny" star Charlie Day and coproduced by fellow cast
members Rob McElhenney and Glenn Howerton. The pilot stars Leslie Jordan ("Will & Grace"), David Alan Grier ("In Living Color"), Martin Mull ("Roseanne") and Vicki Lawrence ("The Carol Burnett Show") as four friends jockeying for position as top dogs at their retirement home. We'll just assume that Jordan's character is gay, because a specific sort of brash queerness is pretty much his trademark across all sorts of comedy media, and that's also why we love him. And we could use a senior queer sitcom regular on TV these days, if for no other reason than LGBTQ Baby Boomers are entering their retirement years and about to fill up the nation's senior facilities. Sitcoms help push these realities forward. Meanwhile, the idea of Vicki Lawrence back on network television brings joy to our hearts, and now she's the right age to actually play a Mama-like character.
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NEED WOOD
By Woody Miller
DEBBIE DOES
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ey Woody! Not only do my boyfriend and I have house-shaking sex, we also do three-ways, groups, baths, and sex clubs. He is the nastiest, biggest f--k pig I’ve ever run across. God, I love him. So here’s the problem: Last month we were in a sex club where he was being gang-f--ked in a sling. In the middle of everything he bursts into tears, holds my face in his hands and tells me how much he loves me. Talk about embarrassing. Try to be a d--k pig in the middle of that. I adore this man but I don’t understand his timing. The raunchier the sex act the more emotional he gets about me. What can I do to keep his legs spread and his mouth shut when we’re being pigs? — Stop it, you’re embarrassing me
y
Hey Woody! Is it safe to use the spit of other guys as lube for masturbation? If the guy has HIV and he spits up a bucketful of saliva, am I in danger if I use it to pound my pud? — A handful
y
Dear Stop: I kept holding your email up to the light to make sure it wasn’t a counterfeit. But then I remembered, life is stranger than fiction. The therapists on my advisory panel agreed on two things: 1) Raunch scenes trigger your boyfriend’s emotional outpouring because he sees your approval of these scenes as the ultimate testament of your love for him. 2) Your boyfriend is one sick f--k. Well, the therapists didn’t actually say that. So allow me: Your boyfriend is one instrument short of a band. You don’t have to listen very long to know something doesn’t sound right. He declares his eternal love for
you while complete strangers are f--king him into hamburger meat? I know sick. *That’s * sick. Most relationships would disintegrate with the kind of openness you guys have. Now, where was I? Oh, yeah. Your boyfriend blubbers about love in all the wrong places because he’s emotionally overwhelmed by the sexual freedom you’ve given him. Sex with strangers in your presence puts him in touch with that love and he wants to express it. The solution is pretty simple. Pull him aside before your next date with Caligula’s friends and say, “Look, dear, I love to hear you say you love me. But that’s really personal and I don’t want strangers to hear our deepest intimacies. Our love is special and I want to keep it just between us.” And don’t forget to end the talk by saying “You Sick F--k.”
Dear Handful: Wait, let me get this straight. You ask guys to spit up pails of saliva so you can beat off with it? What is this, Sick Week at the Sex Advice Corral? Actually, it sounds hot. It doesn’t fall under safe sex but it’s pretty low on the risk meter. The virus is present in saliva but at very low levels. In fact, the risk of using saliva of an HIV positive man to masturbate with is much lower than the risk of having oral sex with that same man.
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