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the work of ArtExplosion Hey Guys, this is Hey Guys, this is the work of ArtExplosion Stephen R. Lang Stephen R. Lang filling in for Scott filling in for Scott this week while this week while he takes a very he takes a very much needed vacation. much needed vacation.

On the way to my next On the way to my next destination, I popped my destination, I popped my head in quickly into Southern head in quickly into Southern Nights Fort Lauderdale to Nights Fort Lauderdale to check out their Satur-Gay check out their Satur-Gay Party. Athena Dion's show Party. Athena Dion's show was minutes away from was minutes away from starting and looked like all starting and looked like all the girls were going to get lots the girls were going to get lots of tips that night! of tips that night!

artist Daniel Garcia. The artist Daniel Garcia. The gallery was a buzz all night Let's start out with the Let's start out with the gallery was a buzz all night long with people and long with people and latest art show in Fort latest art show in Fort supporters dropping by to Lauderdale, ArtExplosion. Lauderdale, ArtExplosion. supporters dropping by to see the work. Onhand was see the work. Onhand was This will be opening on This will be opening on resident artist Fabrizio Cruz Saturday, January 13th at Saturday, January 13th at resident artist Fabrizio Cruz giving tours of the gallery 6PM. Smile for me, I'll be 6PM. Smile for me, I'll be giving tours of the gallery Finally, last stop of and talking about his pieces. and talking about his pieces. Finally, last stop of roaming around! They roaming around! They Saturday is the only party Saturday is the only party hosted the Kick Off Party at hosted the Kick Off Party at with a light up inflatable in with a light up inflatable in Bona Italian Restaurant on Bona Italian Restaurant on it's parking lot. Like a beacon it's parking lot. Like a beacon Wilton Drive and featured the Wilton Drive and featured the bringing in men from all over bringing in men from all over stunning portrait works of stunning portrait works of the land, the giant Pink Pig of the land, the giant Pink Pig of Bob Deutsch. Bob spent Bob Deutsch. Bob spent Ramrod is legend, wait for it, Ramrod is legend, wait for it, decades being privy to many decades being privy to many dary. DJ Doug Jackson had dary. DJ Doug Jackson had celebrities and has a stellar celebrities and has a stellar not only the dancefloor, but not only the dancefloor, but collection. Many of the Board collection. Many of the Board the patio AND the front going! the patio AND the front going! After the show I then were onhand to celebrate and were onhand to celebrate and After the show I then The cold weather only made headed over to DrYnk with headed over to DrYnk with The cold weather only made congratulate Bob on his congratulate Bob on his the dancing hotter and the the dancing hotter and the some friends and had a some friends and had a exhibit. exhibit. drinks even better! Yes, guys drinks even better! Yes, guys cocktail or two with Bill cocktail or two with Bill We are going to move on to We are going to move on to were wearing jockstraps at 54 Shultz, Malcom Neitzey, and Shultz, Malcom Neitzey, and were wearing jockstraps at 54 Saturday where the Saturday where the Degrees. Degrees. of course to see Stephan ArtsUnited Party was held at ArtsUnited Party was held at of course to see Stephan Flip Flops Dockside Eatery Rioux and the hotties Patrick Flip Flops Dockside Eatery Tedds Arts Work on Dixie Tedds Arts Work on Dixie Rioux and the hotties Patrick hosted their monthly T Dance hosted their monthly T Dance & Brent working getting Highway (one block south of Highway (one block south of & Brent working getting with hostess and showgirl with hostess and showgirl everyone's order out. Five Points) and spotlighted Five Points) and spotlighted everyone's order out. 12 | Hotspots.LGBT

Everything you need to plan your week

extraordinaire Amanda Austin. She managed to captivate the crowd with her songs and then celebrate all the January Birthdays with some Fireball. Her cast of girls included, Miami Beach's Joanna James, West Palm's Rhianna Petrone, and Rehoboth Beach's Anna Rexia. u THURSDAY JAN 11

Starting today and going through Feb11, Island City Stage presents “Zanna Don't,” a musical fairy tale. To purchase tickets go to IslandCityStage.org and use promo code 'Hotspots' for a 10% discount. u FRIDAY JAN 05

From Mascara, Mirth & Mayhem: Independence Day on Fire Island - Photography by Susan Kravitz opens at the Stonewall National Museum - Wilton Manors Gallery 2157 Wilton Drive from 6 - 8 pm. This event is free to attend, but they have a suggested donation $5. Refreshments

provided courtesy of Barefoot Wine & Bubbly. An exhibition talk with photographer Susan Kravitz will take place on at 7 pm. Twist presents their monthly “Flamboyance” event starring superstar DJ Power Infiniti.

Palm Beach County Human Rights Council presents "My Kinda 60s: An Evening With Charles Busch” at the Palm Beach Dramaworks. Charles Busch is an actor, playwright, cabaret artist, and of course, drag legend. Tickets are $75 by calling (561) 514-4042, ext. 2 or by going to: palmbeachdramaworks.org/o utstage. u SATURDAY JAN 13

Miami Beach Botanical Garden presents Make Your Own Bonsai Seminar & Workshop from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Seminar and demonstration is taught by Bonsai expert Jason Morehead of Best Bonsai. Learn about the best trees and techniques you can use to create a living art form. At 11 AM apply what you've learned and create your own potted Bonsai. To purchase tickets go to: MbGarden.org/calendar/tickets Photographer Ron Amato to sign copies of his sexy,

sensual photo book “The Box" at The Pride Factory, from 2-4 p.m. “Most of my artwork explores issues of sexuality. The enigma of attraction has been an ongoing question," says Amato. “With 'The Box' I was able to explore those themes more deeply, helping me develop a better understanding of myself as a gay man and the larger gay universe.”

Ramrod presents their monthly “Underground Invasion” (2nd Saturday of every month) with this month's guest DJ Daniel Kristopherre. The Club Fort Lauderdale presents their monthly Cumunion party from 3 to 7p.m. u SUNDAY JAN 14

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rewind, and enjoy some bubbly. They have great deals on champagne bottles, so go check it out. Today and next Sunday (Jan 21) from 5 to 8pm check out the talents of Michael McAssey. A Night with Janis Joplin celebrates the queen of rock and roll and her biggest musical influences including Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith at Parker Playhouse at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Rock classics fueling the show include “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Piece of My Heart,” “Mercedes Benz” and “Cry Baby.” Tickets are $33–$63 online at ParkerPlayhouse.com and Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222

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In Distress featuring members of the national touring company of NETworks presents “A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder.” The event starts at 9 p.m. and features live music, a silent auction and raffle prizes. u TUESDAY JAN 16

The GFLGLCC (Greater Fort Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce) presents their January mixer at Mellow Mushroom (525 N federal Highway) from 5:307:30p.m. Admission is complimentary for Chamber members and only $10 for future members, and includes a complimentary Reyka Vodka drink, and Hors d'oeuvres. For event info or membership email Ronny@GFLGLCC.org

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If you know me, you know I love the Tango, so I am so excited to see The Tango Fire Company of Buenos Aires bringing the smoldering art form and an all-new production of Tango Fire to the Parker Playhouse on Saturday January 13 at 8 p.m. A dozen spectacular dancers and a quartet of brilliant 14 | Hotspots.LGBT

musicians trace the history of the art form from its origin on the streets of Buenos Aires through its evolution into contemporary ballroom styles. Tickets are $43–$73 online at ParkerPlayhouse.com and Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222.

night promotion entitled: “Twisted Broadway” hosted by the twisted Nicole Halliwell. The weekly show will dazzle attendees with creative costumes, additional lighting and synchronized stage productions. A colorful cast of characters, including Twat La Rouge, Calypso Monroe Lords, Chocolata and Selena Jimenez, will take creative liberties to portray a collection of memorable characters with an added element of surprise as only the ladies of Lips can do. Lips' “Twisted Broadway” dinner show package is $20.95 for a three course pre-fixe menu which includes the show. Reservations are strongly encouraged by calling Lips at (954) 567-0987. u HOT STUFF

Miss and Mr. Noche Latina 2018 (an official preliminary

to Miss F.I. and Mr. M.E. Florida 2018/19) – will be celebrating their 15th year anniversary and moves back to Fort Lauderdale at Lips on Monday, Jan 22nd.. The pageant will star Angie Ovahness Pryce, Tonny Morales Glez and Olga Dantelly (Miss, Mr. and Miss at Large Noche Latina 2017) as well as Kalah Mendoza and Antonio Edwards (Miss F.I. and Mr. M.E. Florida 2017/18). The opening for formers is themed Egyptian and the category for contestants are: Evening Wear, Q&A, Swimwear, and Talent. For more information call 954478-4587. Go by 815 NE 13th street and check out Kult Men's Clothing, Buck & Beard Barbershop, Gufo Antiques and Design or Milk Money and mention you saw their ad in Hotspots for 10% off.

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Legalized Marijuana in Jeopardy (R-CO), called Sessions out for With a single three-paragraph epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, his reversal of his pledge to memo, U.S. Attorney General Jeff PTSD, ALS, Crohn's disease, leave the rules untouched. Sessions threw the future of Parkinson's disease, and multiple "This reported action legalized marijuana into sclerosis qualifying as debilitating jeopardy. In the document medical conditions. Currently over directly contradicts what Attorney General Sessions told announced last week, Session 50,000 Floridians have received me prior to his confirmation," revoked a trio of Obama-era medical marijuana cards. Gardner posted on memorandums which Twitter. "The Justice essentially had the Federal Department has government looking the trampled on the will of other way as states across the voters in CO and the country were making other states," he wrote. the sale of marijuana legal As late as December either medically or 8 of this year, the recreationally—or both. Department had Currently, Florida has released guidelines for made the sale of medical marijuana legal in a form of military recruiters vaporizer or cannibus oil. detailing how to enlist Backed by 71 percent of transgender men and voters, Florida approved a women into the armed forces. Included within measure to legalize the “Like other controlled substances in Florida, medical marijuana needs a doctor's prescription to purchase the guidelines was drug for a wide variety of the drug...” assurance that the "debilitating" illnesses in Pentagon would 2016. The measure passed Attorney General Sessions' comply with Federal court easily in all 67 Florida counties. memo stated that his directive orders. Currently there are three was a "return to the rule of law," The recent policy paper marijuana dispensaries in stopping short of demanding was issued by the U.S. Military Miami-Dade county. While there prosecution of large-scale Entrance Processing are none in Broward County, growers, processors, Command in Chicago, and Palm Beach county opened its distributors, wholesalers and stated that allowing first dispensary two months ago high-volume dispensaries. The transgender military service is with the licensing of Knox move left Congress stunned, mandatory. In addition, it Medical, housed in a former with its members reacting in repeated a previous directive bank building in Lake Worth. near bipartisan unison against from Marine Gen. Joseph Like other controlled any move to thwart the industry. Dunford, the chairman of the substances in Florida, medical While there was no response Joint Chiefs of Staff, who has marijuana needs a doctor's from Tallahassee, other states' said all people will be "treated prescription to purchase the drug, representatives were outraged with dignity and respect." with diseases such as cancer, by the memo. Sen. Cory Gardner 20 | Hotspots.LGBT

REASONS TO EXERCISE REASONS TO EXERCISE IN 2018 IN 2018

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appy New Year and all the best to you in 2018. If you're really serious about making this year your healthiest and by Tom Bonanti most productive on record, then appy New Year and all the best to you you've simply got to make exercise in 2018. If you're really serious about one of your top priorities. Whether you're a making this year your healthiest and “newbie” reluctant about starting, or a seasoned pro most productive on record, then looking to up your game, here are 25 indisputable, you've simply got to make exercise no-nonsense, and absolutely one of your top priorities. Whether you're a urgent reasons why you need “newbie” reluctant about starting, or a seasoned pro to exercise in 2018! looking to up your game, here are 25 indisputable, 1. Exercise boosts mental no-nonsense, and absolutely health, eases depression and urgent reasons why you need anxiety, fights fatigue, and gives to exercise in 2018! you more energy all day long. 1. Exercise boosts mental 2. Exercise improves the immune health, eases depression and system making you more resistant to colds anxiety, fights fatigue, and gives and flu. you more energy all day long. 3. Exercise sharpens mental processes helping 2. Exercise improves the immune you to think clearly and more creatively. system making you more resistant to colds 4. Exercise reduces worry. and flu. 5. Exercise improves posture by doing such things 3. Exercise sharpens mental processes helping as reducing your gut and eliminating lower back you to think clearly and more creatively. pain. 4. Exercise reduces worry. 6. Exercise can help curb and even eliminate 5. Exercise improves posture by doing such things excessive health care costs. as reducing your gut and eliminating lower back 7. Exercise improves flexibility at the joints. pain. 8. Exercise helps lower blood pressure. 6. Exercise can help curb and even eliminate

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excessive health care costs. 7. Exercise improves flexibility at the joints. 8. Exercise helps lower blood pressure.

9. Exercise prevents the loss of muscle mass due to aging and inactivity as it helps to preserve and build lean muscle. 10. Exercise helps burn excess blood sugar caused by poor nutrition and daily stress. 11. Exercise revs your metabolism to burn more calories even while you are asleep. 12. Exercise is by far the best way to ease daily stress and blow off steam. 13. Exercise is a great way to socialize and meet new people. 14. Exercise is a wonderful excuse to get outside and enjoy the excellent Florida weather. 15. Exercise improves coordination and balance as it makes you more stable and resistant to falls and accidents. 16. Exercise helps improve appetite as well as curb your appetite against stress eating or grazing out of boredom. 17. Exercise lowers the bad cholesterol (LDL) and raises your good cholesterol (HDL). 18. Exercise can greatly decrease the risk of certain types of cancer. 19. Exercise improves the supply of oxygen to the cells helping you to move more freely and breathe more deeply. 20. Exercise improves and enhances sex drive! 21. Exercise lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes in most people by combatting obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. 22. Exercise prevents bone loss and increases bone density thereby decreasing your risk of osteoporosis. 23. Exercise, especially doing regular cardio-vascular activities like swimming, biking and walking, greatly improves your cardio-vascular system making you more resistant to heart attacks and heart disease. 24. Exercise is the only true and proven â&#x20AC;&#x153;fountain of youthâ&#x20AC;? available to the human race. 25. Exercise makes you a happier, healthier, more productive person. This is a real plus for you as well as to those loved ones around you!

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CONCERT - SHAKIRA

Twelve-time GRAMMY Award-winner and international superstar Shakira brings her El Dorado World Tour to the American Airline Arena on Friday and Saturday January 12th & 13th at 7:30p.m. El Dorado, which hit #1 on iTunes in 37 countries and held 5 of the top 10 spots on the iTunes Latino Chart within hours of its release. The 5x platinum album, including her already massive global hits - “La Bicicleta,” “Chantaje,” “Me Enamoré,” and “Déjà vu”- currently holds the top spot on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums, marking her 6th #1 album on this chart. Tickets start at $73. ART DECO - THE MIAMI DESIGN PRESERVATION LEAGUE

presents their 14th annual Art Deco Weekend, a free 3-day community cultural festival held on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, January 12-14 along Ocean Drive. This year’s diverse line-up includes something for all members of the family, whether they prefer to create hands-on green masterpieces, sip mojitos to live music, or see some of Miami’s most adorable pups strut their stuff, and everything in between. For more information on all their over 85 free events, visit artdecoweekend.com MOVIES - MIAMI JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

Opening Night takes place on Thursday January 11 at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center at 8p.m. The opening movie is Itzhak which is about the extraordinary life and music of Itzhak Perlman, one of the greatest living violinists. There will be an Opening Night Reception, 7-8 p.m. Preceding the film premiere there will be a live performance by the Amernet String Quartet, ensemble-in-residence at FIU. All tickets include the pre-show reception. For tickets, go to miamijewishfilmfestival.org. MUSIC - DECADES REWIND: YOUR MUSIC, YOUR LIFE

This is a National touring concert, dance party and theatrical performance all wrapped up in one blockbuster show takes place at the parker playhouse on Friday, Jan 12 at 8p.m. It celebrates the hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s. Disco, Funk, Rock and Motown all take center stage in this new concert. From Aretha to Zeppelin, Decades Rewind will have you singing and dancing in the aisles. Tickets range from $39.50 - $47.50. GALA - NIGHT OF STARS A Broadway Celebration! is presented by the Kravis Center for

the Performing Arts on Friday, January 12 at 7p.m. the night stars: Angela Lansbury; Brian Stokes Mitchell; Chita Rivera; Kate Davis; Claybourne Elder; Nova Y. Payton; Bria Skonberg; Luke Frazier, Conductor, and Kravis Center Pops Orchestra. Tickets are $50, for information call 561.651.4320.

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DANCE - TANGO FIRE

For one hundred fifty years, Tango has been the dance turned to when expressing love. The Tango Fire Company of Buenos Aires brings this smoldering art form and an all-new production to the stage with twelve spectacular dancers and a quartet of brilliant musicians, tracing the history of the art form from its origin on the streets of Buenos Aires through its evolution into contemporary ballroom styles. Tango Fire takes place on Saturday, Jan 13 at the Parker Playhouse at 8p.m. with tickets starting at $15. TRIBUTE - DICK FOX’S GOLDEN BOYS

From Venus to Volare to Turn Me Loose and more, the polished Golden Boys — Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell — gave a glistening shine to the ’50s and ’60s with gold records galore. This vibrant trio of former teen idols are united for a finger-snapping stroll down memory lane that also includes hits by Elvis Presley, Bobby Darin, Rick Nelson and Bill Haley. This event takes place at the Kravis Center on Wednesday, January 17 at 8p.m. with tickets starting at $25. CARS – SUPERCAR WEEK GRAND FINALE

is a free public car show on Sunday, January 14 from 11a.m. to 5p.m. in downtown West Palm Beach at the Flagler Drive Waterfront. This event features over 500 vehicles, and also features music, entertainment, food, and beverages with VIP tickets available. See the latest and greatest supercars, luxury vehicles, exotics, sports cars, Imports, racecars, Muscle cars, classic cars, vintage cars, artcars, performance vehicles, car clubs and a special Green Street area of Electric Vehicles. For more information go to: Supercarweek.com. FOOD - GRILLE 401

presents Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale’s 7th Annual Stone Crab & Seafood Festival starting at 11a.m. on Saturday, January 13 at Esplanade Park. This free, family-friendly event runs until 5p.m., and features a variety of seafood dishes including ones starting at just $5. There are also exciting games and activities for people of all ages. ProMusic Plus will be providing the perfect soundtrack for the day covering many genres. The event will also feature a Beer Garden. Participating restaurants include Grille 401, Brew Fish Bar & Grill, Finster Murphy’s, Good Eats, Hickory Sticks BBQ, The Historic Downtowner, Kelly’s Landing, Key West Conch Shack & Grill, Popo’s Seafood, Shuck-N-Dive, Southport Raw Bar and T&J’s Foods and Catering.

JAPANESE - MAKE YOUR OWN BONSAI SEMINAR & WORKSHOP

presented by the Miami Beach Botanical Garden on Saturday, January 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Seminar and demonstration by Bonsai expert Jason Morehead of Best Bonsai. Learn about the best trees and techniques you can use to create a living art form. At 11 AM apply what you’ve learned and create your own potted Bonsai. For tickets go to: MbGarden.org/calendar/tickets

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A Gentleman's Guide To Love & Murder

Premiers at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts The 2017-2018 National Tour of the Tony Award winner for Best Musical, A Gentleman's Guide To Love & Murder, produced by NETworks Presentations, announced full casting for the premiere Fort Lauderdale engagement at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts. A Gentleman's Guide To Love & Murder tells 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 iancé e (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. James Taylor Odom will play the role of the eight D'Ysquith heirs and Blake Price will portray the role of Monty Navarro. A Gentleman's Guide To Love & Murder will also feature Colleen McLaughlin (Sibella Hallward) and

Erin McIntyre (Phoebe D'Ysquith). The tour also includes Timothy Aaron Cooper, Ashton Michael Corey, Mia Fitzgibbon, Colleen Gallagher, Briana Gantsweg, Kristen Kane, Tyler Lenhart, Conor McGif in, Ryne Nardecchia and Rosie Webber. It was a pleasure to sit down with the lead James Taylor Odom for this exclusive Hotspots interview:

At what age did you begin singing/acting? I have always had an af inity for entertaining people since I was 5 years old. I saw the ilm Clue and was imitating Tim Curry. My older brother was an actor in high school, but I didn't begin my journey to act and sing until I was 14. What was your irst Professional/Paid gig? My irst paid gig was a show called “Confession the Musical” which was a show

in Indiana about the Amish written by Beverly in Indiana about the Amish written by Beverly Lewis, a New York Times bestselling author. Lewis, a New York Times bestselling author. Other than this show, what role has been Other than this show, what role has been your favorite to play and why? your favorite to play and why? I did a show called “Murder for Two, the I did a show called “Murder for Two, the Musical” in Arkansas. I saw the show oﬀ Musical” in Arkansas. I saw the show oﬀ Broadway in its preview. It's a show with just 2 Broadway in its preview. It's a show with just 2 actors, one played the detective and I played actors, one played the detective and I played the suspects…all 13 of them. This was the time the suspects…all 13 of them. This was the time of my life doing something so exciting and of my life doing something so exciting and challenging. challenging.

What's your fantasy role? What's your fantasy role? A dream of mine would absolutely be to play A dream of mine would absolutely be to play Wadsworth the butler, in the national tour of Wadsworth the butler, in the national tour of Clue the Movie. Clue the Movie. Is there a lot of pressure for you as you play Is there a lot of pressure for you as you play eight characters in this show? eight characters in this show? Even though I played 13 in “Murder for Two, Even though I played 13 in “Murder for Two, the Musical,” this is still harder because these the Musical,” this is still harder because these are full costume changes that I have 14 seconds are full costume changes that I have 14 seconds to change into. Full physical, vocal, emotional to change into. Full physical, vocal, emotional and costume changes. and costume changes. How Many people do you have helping you How Many people do you have helping you with the quick changes? with the quick changes? I have one dresser, 1 wig and makeup I have one dresser, 1 wig and makeup person, a local dresser, and a tech person person, a local dresser, and a tech person checking the mic. checking the mic. What should the South Florida audiences What should the South Florida audiences expect out of this touring company of expect out of this touring company of GGLAM? GGLAM? They are going to love this show, as it is a They are going to love this show, as it is a well written clever musical with songs you can well written clever musical with songs you can sing along to. It's got so much humor, not only sing along to. It's got so much humor, not only from the clever lyrics but also from the actors from the clever lyrics but also from the actors on stage. It's really a great escape from on stage. It's really a great escape from everything else going on in the world right everything else going on in the world right now. now. This touring company is so talented and This touring company is so talented and

A dream of mine would absolutely be to play Wadsworth A dream of mine would absolutely be to play Wadsworth the butler, in the national tour of Clue the Movie. the butler, in the national tour of Clue the Movie.

skilled and we are lucky enough to be working with people we love to work with. We hit it oﬀ from the beginning (that's not always the case). When a cast likes each other it re lects in the show. One of Broadway's most celebrated musicals, A Gentleman's Guide To Love & Murder received ten 2014 Tony Award nominations, winning four awards: Best Musical, Direction of a Musical, Book of a Musical, and Best Costume Design. In addition, it won the Best Musical prizes from the Drama League, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle, and received a 2015 Grammy Award nomination for Best Musical Show Album. A Gentleman's Guide To Love & Murder received critical acclaim on Broadway, where The New York Times raved “A Gentleman's Guide To Love & Murder will LIFT THE HEARTS of all those who've been pining for what sometimes seems A LOST ART FORM.” The Hollywood Reporter enthused GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE “Restores our faith in musical comedy!” and Time Magazine said “Just as I was about to give up on musicals, along comes A Gentleman's Guide To Love & Murder!” Tickets for A Gentleman's Guide To Love & Murder are available now at the Broward Center AutoNation Box Of ice, 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 on James Taylor Odom either go to his website at: JamesTaylotrodom.com Facebook & Instagram/JamestaylorOdom.For additional information on A Gentleman's Guide To Love & Murder, visit

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urely at the top of most guys' list of health and itness resolutions for 2018 is the objective to lose a few pounds (or maybe more?!). Like every endeavor in life, it's best to proceed in an intelligent manner. Starving yourself and yo-yo dieting can harm your body, slow down your metabolism, and leave you heavier than before you started. Begin by following some sensible eating tips that will guarantee a slimmer, healthier you in 2018.

Tip No. 1: Drink plenty of water. People can confuse thirst with hunger, so you can end up eating extra calories when a tall cold glass of water is all you need. Tip No. 2: Cut back on nighttime eating. Mindless eating before you go to bed is a sure way to gain weight big-time. Try not to eat

By Tom Bonanti within 2-3 hours before bed-time. If you must eat something, try eating an apple or a scoop of low-fat frozen yogurt.

Tip No. 3: Eat 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 mini meals or snacks and enjoy most of them earlier in the day while you are still active. Eating this way, you will ind that you are not as hungry during the day, and less likely to binge at night.

Tip No. 4: Eat protein at every meal. Protein is more satisfying than carbs and

keeps you feeling full longer. It's also essential for maintaining and building muscle mass, and burns fat.

high iber cereal, and low- fat milk. Skipping breakfast causes your body to store fat and leads to binge eating later in the day.

Tip No. 5: Stock the pantry with healthy, convenient foods. Having ready-to-eat, low calorie snacks and simple meals protects you from eating fast foods. Here are some great ideas: frozen veggies, whole grain pastas, reduced fat cheese, bags of salad, canned tomatoes and beans, pre-cooked, grilled chicken breasts. Tip No. 6: Order children's portions at restaurants. I know this sounds silly, but regular restaurant portions are killers for your waistline.

Tip No. 9: Include iber in your diet. Fiber aids digestion, prevents constipation, lowers cholesterol and helps with weight loss. Most women require 25 grams of iber daily and most guys should start with 38 grams daily. Good iber sources include oatmeal, beans, whole grain foods, and a variety of fruits and vegetables.

Tip No. 7: Exchange a cup of pasta or piece of bread for a cup of vegetables. Simply by eating less starches and more vegetables, you can lose a pants size in a month!

Tip No. 10: Understand portion sizes. To right-size your meals, use a kitchen scale and measuring cup to measure your meals for a week or two. Use smaller plates and glasses to downsize portions.

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uses cholesterol to produce hormones, vitamin D, and the bile acids that help to digest fat, but, the body needs only a small amount of cholesterol to meet its needs. To lower cholesterol, the American Heart Association recommends that one eat low saturated fat foods, quit smoking and exercise. Aside from adding zing to almost any dish, some studies show garlic may help lower cholesterol; it's also been found to prevent blood clots, reduce blood pressure, and protect against infections." Join the Care Resource family and help us provide you with the absolute best opportunity for a long, healthy, and productive life. Care Resource services are

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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. ZUCKERELLOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

JACKIE HOFFMAN

To Perform at the Sunshine Cathedral on Saturday January 20 |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| By Scott Holland ackie Hoﬀman has been in many Television shows, many movies, and has been on the New York Stage too many times to count. However it was her Emmy Nominated role as Mamacita in Ryan Murphy's Emmy Nominated “Feud: Bette and Joan” that shot her into superstardom. I thought it was a good time to sit down with Jackie for this exclusive Hotspots interview, as she is about to perform at the Sunshine Cathedral on Saturday January 20 as part of the Outlandish Series.

Were you always a ham, even as a kid, or when did the performing bug bite you? I was a prenatal ham

What was your irst professional/paid gig? Shootout at the trailblazer saloon at Hershey Park in Hershey PA.

When did you realize performing would be your career? I wanted it as long as I can remember. I realized it would be my career when I joined Second City comedy troupe in Chicago

You have guest appeared on too many TV shows, Movies, and Theater to mention , do you have a favorite(s) of each and why? That's a good question. Hard to pick one for TV, but I'll say either “The Cosby Show” or Dan Aykroyd's sitcom “Soul Man,” because the other guest stars were John Goodman and Big Bird. For movies it's John Waters A Dirty Shame. Watch it and you'll see why. For theater I usually say “On the Town” but since this is a gay publication I'll say “Xanadu.”

You have also done a lot of voice over work. Is there a favorite character that you do a

got into drag and was face to face with Jessica Lange's Joan Crawford it wasn't hard to get into character at all. How amazing was it to work with 2 legends….Jessica Lane and Susan Sarandon? Beyond amazing but you'll hear all about that in my show!

Your facial expression at the Emmys when you did not win (I am still in disbelief over) was priceless. Was it planned or was it something you just came up with? Planned

voice for and why (no pressure, but I love Family Guy)? Family Guy I said 3 words! I played Dilbert's mother on the shore lived Dilbert series, and that was my favorite.

Your solo shows at Joe's Pub used to be a New Yorkers secret gem, but I think Andy Cohen has opened it up to the world. Do you write all the shows yourself? I write with the help of my director Michael Schiralli. I write the song lyrics myself, and my piano player rights the music. Usually it's Bobby Peaco who is amazing. How did you get cast in Feud as Mamacita, and how hard was it to get into character? I was cast oﬀ of an audition tape, and I had worked with Ryan Murphy before so he knew me; once I

You are currently on Broadway in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. How is that going? It's great and I'm working with an awesomely talented company, but its hard work. There are a a lot of kiddies in the audience. I also dish about that plenty in my show.

You are coming to town as part of the Outlandish Comedy Series on January 20, and your show is entitled: Jackie Hoffman “What Ever Happened to Jackie's Emmy?” What should the South Florida audiences expect from this show? Expect to hear stuff you will not hear anywhere else, laugh really hard and be offended!

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• Stay home if you are sick. That means the gym too! Working out while you are sick will cause more harm than good. Never even attempt to work out with a fever, body aches and chills. Rest and drink plenty of fluids. • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. • Wash your hands often to avoid spreading germs.

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Bump “Go to the gym more” down a notch on your list of New Year's resolutions and move “Have better sex” up one. Here's how to fulfill that promise to yourself. Avoid using sex to alleviate boredom and/or subsidize your emotional discontent

I'm willing to bet you use random hookups to fill a void in your life, like when you're so bored you stare at the phone for hours waiting for someone to tell you you're hot, or the emotional distress you've created for yourself by being afraid/really terrible at commitment. (Yes, I'm psychic.) We all do this, actually. Well, gay men, at least; that's the only demographic I'll claim to represent without permission. The problem is, more times than not this behavior leads to further unhappiness because the thing you thought was going to provide gratification only serves to make you more disappointed in yourself for doing it “again”. Vicious cycle. Stop it. When you're bored, find something productive to do that doesn't include half-assed pelvic thrusts. Take your pile of neglected mags to Starbucks, dust off your bike, or holler at a friend to go bowling or roller-skating (fucking yes, roller skating; you won't believe the caliber of hotties bopping around the rink). Trust me, you'll be more satisfied at the end of those activities than you will cleaning some stranger's rogue jizz off your pillowcase.

Communicate better with your partner(s)

How will your partner know what you crave in bed if you don't talk to one another? Certainly this is more difficult when you're jiving for a quickie (I recommend saving the kink until at least the third date unless previously discussed), but you should be as direct as possible regarding what gets you off as much as you can. Trish Bendix, managing editor of Grindr's digital magazine INTO, agrees. “Communication is the number one way to have the best sex possible,” she says. “If your partner is in the right area but you'd like something done softer or slower or harder and faster, or perhaps prefer lips to hands or other extremities, take the opportunity in the moment to guide them in the right direction. Sexy talk is sexy, and leads to better sex. Bodies and desires vary, and it's impossible for your lover to know what works for you unless you clue them in. The more safe and open you both feel, the better the sex will be.”

Stop f*cking hot idiots to satisfy your narcissistic sense of self-worth I think I want one thing – a lean, rippled Adonis who gets me all verklempt when he takes his off clothes – when I'm actually happier with a fit-to-average guy with individuality and a wild sense of humor. Yet I'll almost always pass up this dude for the one with washboard abs and the personality of a cereal box because somehow it validates my own narcissism (if he wants “me”, I must be doing something right in the physicalattractiveness department; that's the thought process at least). The more enjoyable sex almost always comes from the guy who has more of the actual things I seek in a long-term partner, however, opposed to the one my eyes are telling me I need, and the quicker me and you both accept this as fact, the better sex will be for us on a more regular basis.

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Find someone who's equally excited to fulfill your fantasies Sometimes we're embarrassed by our own sexual proclivities, but unless what you're into is illegal in more than three states, you should feel confident enough to wave your freak flag freely. Because why waste your time and orgasms on lame-os in bed? Be secure in what gets you off (different strokes for different folks, right?) and choose the partner who's f*cking down for it.

1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 Go out there and meet someone organically instead of digitally Whatever happened to striking up a conversation with someone in a bar, spending a couple hours getting to know him over drinks, then taking him back to your place to fuck his brains out all night? Is that fairytale dead? While it's not as popular as opening up an app to choose from a barrage of ondemand bang buddies, there's a lot more excitement and overall satisfaction in meeting a potential sex partner organically and working up to the main event. The outcome of the latter almost always results in more pleasure, because not only do I have time to make an informed decision about getting down and dirty with this guy but I also get a better sense of the bigger picture â&#x20AC;&#x201C; like, if I want to cuddle afterward (from which I also derive pleasure), which isn't always the case with the digital tricks I've spent a full five minutes chatting with before inviting them over to blow me. Granted, there's a huge disparity in the chances of you scoring in the real world versus with sex-hungry people online, but at least you'll be happier with yourself in the end and perhaps even make a new real-world friend. When was the last time that happened with a nooner?

Mikey Rox is an award-winning journalist and LGBT lifestyle expert whose work has been published in more than 100 outlets across the world.

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DONALD TRUMP’S GOP BY D’ANNE WITKOWSKI

’d say, “Well, we survived the first year of the Trump Administration,” but the truth is not everyone did or will. Take this tax scam bill that the Republicans passed and Trump signed. By removing the individual mandate in the Affordable Care Act, they’ve essentially removed a fundamental structure of the program. The goal is to for the whole program to collapse. The same goes for the Children’s Health Insurance Program. But here’s the thing, CHIP and the ACA isn’t just a government program. It’s access to health insurance, which is access to health care, which is access to life. Republicans want us to go back to the “good old days” when Americans who got sick or injured went bankrupt or died or both. Then there’s the full on assault on LGBTQ rights, with a heavy emphasis on anti-trans hate. Every year since 1999 people have observed Nov. 20 as Transgender Day of Remembrance, and every year the list of transgender people murdered because of hate grows. Trans women of color are at an especially great risk of being murdered, not to mention physically and sexually assaulted. The Trump Administration’s targeted campaign against transgender people certainly isn’t helping. Then there’s climate change denial, trying to bait North Korea into nuclear war, rolling back environmental regulations that keep nasty shit out of our air and water, anti-Muslim rhetoric, immigration panic, closing our doors to refugees, support for even looser gun laws, turning a blind eye to sexual assault, denying Black Lives Matter, anti-science bias, restricting reproductive freedom (which includes the assault on Planned Parenthood and access to birth control), further destabilizing the middle east, implicitly and explicitly supporting white supremacist Nazis, slashing the social safety net (food stamps, housing assistance, medicare — they want it all gone), attacking journalists, and complete abandonment of the truth or reality. Any of these alone could have deadly consequences. Taken together, the danger is so great that it’s hard to wrap your brain

around. I’ve read plenty this year of “alarm fatigue” and “chaos fatigue” when it comes to trying to follow the shit show that is this presidency. It’s damn hard to do. It’s exhausting to be presented with a new slew of horrors every day. In fact, I’m tired of being exhausted. I literally have fatigue. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: elections have consequences. Local, state, national elections can literally change your life, especially if you are part of a vulnerable population. The Republicans were literally willing to put up with anything to get their tax cuts for the rich rammed through. Children, the poor, racial minorities, immigrants, LGBTQ people, women — all happily sacrificed in the process. I saw a bumper sticker that read, “Vote for Democrats. We’re not perfect, but they’re nuts!” Instead of dealing with issues like income and education inequality, mass incarceration, and police violence, many white Democrats are focused on how to get racist and ignorant Trump supporters to vote for Dems. And while I am pleased to see mostly across the board support from Democrats for LGBTQ people, it could have and should have come much sooner. So while Democrats will often disappoint you, Republicans will often try to kill you. And I think that’s a damn important distinction.

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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ey Woody, My partner of four years has started suggesting threesomes. I’m acting shocked because we’re monogamous but I must admit I’ve had fantasies (including foursomes and fivesomes). We talked about the rules. He says no kissing, he only tops, and I can be a total slut while he enjoys watching. He wants me to find the right mantoy, and suggested someone married or for hire, so there’s no risk of attachments, and only once every three months. But I’m scared of being left out while they vent out their animal lust - on my bed! My boyfriend is 16 years younger so that could wreck me emotionally. Is our relationship doomed, or is the fun just starting? Where and how do I find men for threesomes anyway? Help! I’m very confused yet getting very horny. — Panting & Pouting

Dear Panting: Before I dispense with the advice, do a math problem. *Without using a calculator.* So, you’re driving a bus from London to Milford Haven in Wales. In London, 17 people get on the bus. In Reading, six people get off the bus and nine people get on. In Swindon, two people get off and four get on. In Cardiff, 11 people get off and 16 people get in. In Swansea, three people get off and five people get on. In Carmathen, six people get off and three get on. You then arrive at Milford Haven. Now what was the name of the bus driver? Answer: Think hard.

Answer: You, you idiot.

My point, and I do have one, is that in the race to get people on and off your bed you forgot the most important person—You, you idiot. Your letter was filled with your boyfriend’s wish list but not a peep about yours. The only way threesomes work is if both partners have an equal say about the rules. I don’t hear “equal” in your letter. I hear steamroller. Which explains why you’re laying flat on the pavement. So you need to go back to your bossy boyfriend with a list of YOUR requirements, compare them to his and see if you can work things out. And while you’re at it, ask him why he made you the bus driver when it was his idea to wheel around town looking for another pair of testicles to swing over his bed. There’s a huge power imbalance going on in your relationship and you need to straighten that out before you start playing with fire. Assuming you can morph from doormat to power tramp, getting a third guy is going to take some work, depending on how picky you are (and I might add, how picky your prey is). Unless the radiance of your beauty makes sunglasses a must at the bar, you’re going to have to do some heavy prowling—online and off. Plus, there’s a bunch of questions you have to answer: Do you guys have the same taste? What if he likes the quarry and you don’t? What if Game-Boy likes your boyfriend and not you? Who gets veto power and when? I like the idea of starting out by ordering in. It’s the safest way to explore how to open up your relationship. Better to cough up some cash now than to spit up your relationship later.

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