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Welcome to this week’s edition of Hotspots Magazine. First, I wanted to give a shout-out to the organizers and volunteers of Pride Fort Lauderdale for the hug success last Sunday on the beach. We could not be more proud of you and we al want to say thanks for letting our team at Hotspots Media Group partner with y In this week’s edition, you will notice a brand new section we call Hotspots Playground. We decided to create a one-stop section for those who are looking f ‘steamier’ content. We hope you enjoy our new playground and keep watching a we continue to grow! Have fun and as always, play safe.

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HOT BODIES WARMING-UP and STRETCHING

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Feature | Dixie Longate Exclusive Interview

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What’s Hot | Scott Holland’s Guide to Events Happening in Sofla

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The Hot List | Top 10 Happenings in South Florida this Week

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On the Scene | Stephen Lang’s Hot Pics of the Week

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Deep Inside Hollywood

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Feature | Winter Party Festival 25th Year Anniversary

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Queens We Love | Nicole Halliwell

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Restaurants | Fort Lauderdale’s Favorite Restaurants

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Hot Topics | Things That Make You Go, Hmmm!

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Creep of the Week | Doug Mainwaring

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Feature | First Impressions Are Everything Feature | VH-1 Beauty Bar Premieres Wednesday Nights

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By Scott Holland Photo by Bradford Rogne Bull ride photos by John Moore

DIXIE LONGATE Comes to the Sunshine Cathedral with “No Instructions”

ixie Longate, a character created by actor Kris Andersson, has appeared in popular engagements of the “Dixie's Tupperware Party” all over the country. The not your grandma's Tupperware experience is filled with naughtiness and a whole bunch of laughter, and fun that mixes an interactive sales-pitch with genuine Tupperware sales.

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After many years of focusing on the Tupperware party shows, Dixie introduced a new show, "Never Wear a Tube Top While Riding a Mechanical Bull and 16 other things I learned while I was drinking last Thursday" in 2014 to rave reviews. Now she has a new show “No Instructions” that will be premiering as part of the Outlandish Comedy Series at the Sunshine Cathedral on Saturday, March 3 at 8p.m.

It was a pleasure to once again sit down with Dixie for this Hotspots exclusive interview:

Were you always a performer, even as a child, or when did it start? I was never a performer or on stage. I started selling Tupperware, and a friend said you should put this ion stage. I took it to New York to a little theater and it got a lot of attention. I was then put on off Broadway and that got more attention. After that the world tour started.

When did you start selling Tupperware? August 31 2001 was my very first Tupperware party.

Where were you raised, and did that influence Dixie? Mobile Alabama is where I am from, and Dixie is definitely influenced by my upbringing…just listen to her voice and mannerisms!

“While I was talking a smile came over my face as I was thinking of someone in the back row that was probably feeling the same way I did a couple years prior.”

Is it true that while on a talk show in London you sold over $700 to the crew? I was doing a show a long time ago and I was promoting an upcoming show and brought a little bit of Tupperware with me. The crew got so excited about the things I talked about, and I sold a little bit over $700 to them.

How did it feel to be the #1 Tupperware saleswomen? Yes, I was the number 1 Tupperware sales lady…can you believe it? They have an annual Tupperware event called the Jubilee; it's like the academy awards of Tupperware. They brought me up on stage and they gave me a sash, and some other stuff and then they hand you a microphone. I remember the very first time I was at the Jubilee and I was sitting in the back row and I thought I will be up there one day. Fast forward a couple years and then I was. While I was talking a smile came over my face as I was thinking of someone in the back row that was probably feeling the same way I did a couple years prior.

After so many years doing Tupperware shows, what made you decide to venture into performing new shows? After the show I am always in the lobby of the theater Hotspots.LGBT | 11

chatting with people. Sometimes I am there over an hour and people constantly tell me I have the best stories and that they feel that they were getting their own private show. Eventually it made me think that I could do another show about my stories, and I did! My goal is really to put smiles on people's faces, and affect them in a positive way.

What was the inspiration for “No Instructions?” The world has changed. In the past everything came with instructions. Now there are no instructions anymore, and there seems to be no guide to plan on how to run your life. I might not know the answers on how to do things right, but I sure as hell know when you are doing it wrong.

Are you excited to once again be performing as part of the Outlandish Comedy Series? I am. Matt Farber does such a good job putting together a fun group of people who all have different ideas and opinions to share!

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Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you? I am real good at riding a mechanical bull without falling off. I use one hand on the bridal and one hand on my sippy cup of Jack Daniels.

What's ahead for Dixie? There are a lot of irons in the fire and I am very excited about the future. I have some meetings in L.A. and I am working on a book. But rest assured my shows will always have new stories.

For more information on Dixie, go to: Dixielongate.com and don't forget Dixie will be premiering “No Instructions” as part of the Outlandish Comedy Series at the Sunshine Cathedral on Saturday, March 3 at 8p.m. For tickets, which start as low as $30, go to: OutlandishFL.com.

WHAT’S HOT

By Scott Holland

What’s HOT

South Florida

ast Wednesday was Valentine's Day and we made 3 stops. The first was Chardees Lounge who presented the

one and only Dezhon featuring Nevada on the Piano in “Decades: A Musical Tribute for Valentine's Day.

We then went to Mona's where they were presenting Karaoke Jockey Freddy. They invited everyone to sing a song to their sweetheart, and then “Stack his Package” and win great prizes. This was so much fun! Also on Wednesday, the Boardwalk held their annual Mr. Heart On Contest.

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Salud presented “Corazones Juntos” at the Wilton Station Clubhouse, which was a benefit for the Florida AIDS Walk.

Congrats to winner JJ (Tarzan). After that, we headed down to Azucar where Gay 8 presented the first Miss & Mister Gay 8 pageant. The

inaugural court is: Valeria and Lester!

On Thursday, Latinos

On Friday Murray and Peter presented “Haters Roast: The Shady Tour 2018” at the Fillmore on Miami Beach. The show was hosted by Ginger Minj and starred Trixie Mattel, Latrice Royale, Trinity Taylor, Jinkx Monsoon, Thorgy Thor, and Eureka O'hara. It was a sold out crowd once again. Congrats to Murray and Peter for always putting on a great show!

Afterwards, we headed over to the Palace to celebrate their 30th anniversary and

Everything you need to plan your week once again the place was packed. Congrats to Thomas and his staff for an amazing anniversary party!

On Saturday, Miss Fritz Ann presented the annual “Night of a Thousand Stars” with this year's theme being “Hooray For Hollywood.” This event was a benefit for the Pet Project and was held at United Church of Christ. Lots of performers donated their time to raise money for this great cause…KUDOS! We then went to Rumors for their 5th anniversary Vegas Night extravaganza with the proceeds benefiting the Florida AIDS Walk and Music Festival. Congrats to Shawn, Nick, Brendan and the entire Rumors staff on 5 great years and wishing them many more years of success!

On Sunday, was the third annual Gay 8 Festival on Calle Ocho. Once again Damian and Frank (producers) packed the street. Well what else can I say….just look at the pic!

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A few years ago I finally had the opportunity to see the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater perform live, and it was even better than my expectations. It's very hard to put into words the concepts and messages that they perform with dance. The only thing I can say is it's a must see, so please get your tickets as they perform from tonight through Sunday, February 25 at the Arsht Center in Miami. Led by Artistic Director Robert Battle and featuring company star Jamar Roberts, both Miami natives, Ailey's extraordinary dancers will move audiences with exciting premieres including Roberts' first work for the Company – Members Don't Get Weary – an abstract look at what it means to have the blues, set to music by John Coltrane. Alvin Ailey's signature masterpiece Revelations (all I can say is OMG) – an American classic acclaimed as a must-see – will provide the inspiring finale at each of the five performances. Tickets start at $29. u FRIDAY FEB 23

The Pub presents Electra and all her persona's tonight

The Outlandish Series presents John Waters in “Filthy World" his one-man show; a “vaudeville” act that celebrates the film career and obsessive tastes of the man William Burroughs once called “The Pope of Trash.” at the Sunshine Cathedral at 8p.m. John will focus in on his early negative artistic influences and his fascination with true crime, exploitation films, fashion lunacy, and the extremes of sexual politics. To purchase tickets go to: OutlandishFL.Com.

Noche Latina Saturday inside the Ivy Lounge and Patio at the Manor Complex pays tribute to the Cuban Divas starring Taina Norell and Sabrina De Rico, along with resident DJ Larry Larr and sexy Latin Go-Go Papi's dancing on the bar. Saturdays Hotspots.LGBT | 17

venues across the country. venues across the country. t the Manor are from 11p.m. at the Manor are from 11p.m. Tickets start at $30. o 4a.m. and is free before to 4a.m. and is free before Tickets start at $30. midnight (FL res) and only $7 midnight (FL res) and only $7 u TUESDAY FEB 27 FEB 27 u TUESDAY fter for members and $10 for after for members and $10 for The Greater Fort Lauderdale on-members (18-20 $12 all non-members (18-20 $12 all The Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce LGBT Chamber of Commerce ight). night). (Formerly GFLGLCC) presents (Formerly GFLGLCC) presents their Quarterly Luncheon at their Quarterly Luncheon at u SUNDAY FEB 25 FEB 25 u SUNDAY the Coastal restaurant at the at the the Coastal restaurant Atlantic Resort and Spa from For those of you who love For those of you who love Atlantic Resort and Spa from 11:30a.m. to 1p.m. . The chef merica's Got Talent or just America's Got Talent or just 11:30a.m. to 1p.m. . The chef will create a wonderful 3 ove doggies, then you must love doggies, then you must will create a wonderful 3 course plated meal served with course plated meal served with heck out the Olate Dogs at the at the check out the Olate Dogs coffee or tea. The cost is only coffee or tea. The cost is only roward Center for the Broward Center for the $35 for member and $40 for erforming Arts at 11 a.m. Performing Arts at 11 a.m. $35 for member and $40 for future members future members hese sweet, funny and ultraThese sweet, funny and ultra(complimentary valet and (complimentary valet and alented acrobat dogs perform talented acrobat dogs perform taxes and gratuity is included) mazing circus stunts and amazing circus stunts and taxes and gratuity is included) and RSVP is required: and RSVP is required: icks with their entertaining tricks with their entertaining Ronny@gflglcc.org. Ronny@gflglcc.org. og handlers. This fast-paced, dog handlers. This fast-paced, Mona's Lounge is proud to igh-energy show has been high-energy show has been Mona's Lounge is proud to present a “Meet & Greet” for for present a “Meet & Greet” eatured in Las Vegas, on the featured in Las Vegas, on the your next Mayor of Fort oday Show and the Tonight Today Show and the Tonight your next Mayor of Fort Lauderdale: Dean Trantalis , Lauderdale: Dean Trantalis , how, NBA half-time Show, NBA half-time from 5-7p.m. Mona's will be from 5-7p.m. Mona's will be ntertainment, and in sold-out entertainment, and in sold-out

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Barbra Streisand has been a show business Barbra Streisand has been a show business taple for decades, from Funny Girl and Hello, staple for decades, from Funny Girl and Hello, olly to The Way We Were and, more recently, Dolly to The Way We Were and, more recently, he Fockers franchise. Whether gracing a stage, the Fockers franchise. Whether gracing a stage, creen, or album cover, Barbra's iconic screen, or album cover, Barbra's iconic lhouette is a globally-familiar image. We silhouette is a globally-familiar image. We now Barbra the star, but how well do we know Barbra the star, but how well do we now Barbra the woman? know Barbra the woman? In Dr. Alma H. Bond's (became a highly In Dr. Alma H. Bond's (became a highly uccessful psychoanalyst in private practice for successful psychoanalyst in private practice for become a full-time writer. She has written 23 become a full-time writer. She has written 23 7 years in New York City. She "retired" to 37 years in New York City. She "retired" to books) latest installment of her On the Couch books) latest installment of her On the Couch 18 | Hotspots.LGBT

giving away bottles of wine and liquor from a private collection. You get a raffle ticket with each campaign donation. Lucky winners choose a “Surprise Bag” containing one or more bottles. The Color Purple, the 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Musical Revival, comes to the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts staring tonight and going through March 4. With a soul-raising score of jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues, The Color Purple gives an exhilarating new spirit to this Pulitzer Prizewinning story. Don't miss this stunning re-imagining of an epic story about a young woman's journey to love and triumph in the American South! Tickets start at $29.

series, Dr. Darcy Dale―a renowned New York City psychiatrist whose expertise has been sought by such larger-than-life women as Jacqueline Onassis Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, and Hillary Clinton―is confronted by Barbra, dismayed after 30 years of minimally successful therapy. Over the course of a year, Dr. Dale conducts an intimate psychoanalysis, breaking through ego, defense mechanisms, and repressions to go deep into the heart and mind of one of America's last remaining superstars. Barbra Streisand: On the Couch is a well-researched

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The Young Professional Network (YPN) is a collaboration between the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) and the Gay Vista Social Club (GVSC) for LGBT professionals between the ages of 21-39. Join them from 7p.m.-9p.m. at The Biltmore Hotel (1200 Anastacia Avenue, Coral Gables) for free cocktails and food bites, drawing, music, & networking opportunities. Admission: $10 (online), and $20 at door. Please RSVP at gaybizmiami.com, rsvp@gaybizmiami.com or 305-673-4440.

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biography that spans Barbra's life from early childhood to present day. Combining true facts from biographies with her own professional background in psychology, Dr. Bond provides a unique glimpse into this iconic figure's remarkable life and work. Published before Barbra's own, long-awaited memoir, it is an essential companion―a sensitive, objective, pitchperfect opportunity to look behind the voice and image and fully understand and appreciate Barbra the woman. “Barbra Streisand On The Couch” is presented by Bancroft Press, 320 pages, and is available nationwide for under $20.

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Season 3

ChiChi

||||| By Scott Holland In Week 4 of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 3, Ru brought out my favorite challenge: Snatch Game. Here is who the girls impersonated:

ChiChi – Maya Angelo Aja – Crystal Labeija Kennedy – Phaedra Parks Ben – Paul Lynde Shangela – Jennifer Lewis Trixie – RuPaul BeBe – Grace Jones

The runway look was Flower Power, and in my opinion everyone did well. The clear stand outs at Snatch Game were Ben and Shangela with a shout out to Aja (Congrats…as she is doing so much better in All Stars than she did in season 9). The middle of the Stars than she did in season 9). The middle of the pack was BeBe, with Kennedy, Trixie and ChiChi pack was BeBe, with Kennedy, Trixie and ChiChi clearly at the bottom. clearly at the bottom. During the Lip Synch for your legacy Ben and During the Lip Synch for your legacy Ben and Shangela ties (splitting the $10,000), but they Shangela ties (splitting the $10,000), but they each earned a right to send someone home. each earned a right to send someone home. However, they both had previously chosen However, they both had previously chosen ChiChi, so only one girl went home. ChiChi had ChiChi, so only one girl went home. ChiChi had

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the most gracious exit of the season and it the most gracious exit of the season and it was a pleasure to sit down and talk with her: was a pleasure to sit down and talk with her:

How has your life changed since you were How has your life changed since you were on Drag Race? on Drag Race? It's amazing, as now I am some kind of It's amazing, as now I am some kind of mini celebrity. I now only have 1 job instead mini celebrity. I now only have 1 job instead

of 3…I am a full time drag queen and I make a great living doing what I love!

What has been some of your favorite cities to visit as a RuPaul Alumni? Seattle, LA, New York…I really like the big metropolitan cities. How exciting was it to get called back for All Stars? Did you consider not coming back, and if so what made you come back? It was exciting to be considered. There was never a doubt in my mind about coming back. Anytime they want me back, I will be there!

How did you prepare diﬀerently for all stars than you did the irst time you were on the show? Even though I had a feeling I would get a call to come back, I didn't prepare at all. After I got the call, I just scrounged up some stuﬀ in my closet and hopped on a plane and went back to L.A. I think that may have been my downfall as I wasn't prepared as I should have been. You had the most gracious exit. Where did that come from? It came from me being in the bottom every week and realizing I had some more work to do., I knew it was my time to go home. I went to All Stars, and did they best so why would I be sad. I was so happy I got the opportunity, and I am using what I have learned for lighter luid to

spark the ire in me to do better.

Now that you have been eliminated, who do you want to win? Of course I am routing for Kennedy, because it's time to have a dancing queen win.

What's Ahead for ChiChi? Music…possibilly putting out a song or 2, and maybe even an album followed by a Grammy.

For more information on ChiChi go to:.ChiChidevayne.com/, or you can follow her on Social Media Facebook.com/ Chi Chi DeVayne or Instagram.com/ChiChiDeVayneof icial.

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DANCE - ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER

returns to Arsht Center from Thursday, February 22 - Sunday, February 25. Featuring Company star Jamar Roberts, both Miami natives, Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with exciting premieres including Roberts’ first work for the Company – Members Don’t Get Weary – an abstract look at what it means to have the blues, set to music by John Coltrane. Alvin Ailey’s signature masterpiece Revelations will provide the inspiring finale at each of the five performances.Tickets start at $29. MUSICALS - THE COLOR PURPLE

With a soul-raising score of jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues, “The Color Purple” gives an exhilarating new spirit to this Pulitzer Prize-winning story. Don’t miss this stunning re-imagining of an epic story about a young woman’s journey to love and triumph in the American South in the musical sensation that New York Magazine calls “one of the greatest revivals ever.” On stage Tuesday February 27-Sunday March 4 at the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts with tickets staring at $29. COMEDIAN – HOWIE MANDELL

returns to the Kravis Center on Tuesday, February 27 with riotous commentary on everything from being afraid of germs (something he can relate to) to married life and more. His quick-wit audience comebacks and clever takes on everyday topics are why he’s become a mainstay of the American comedy scene. This event is for mature audiences only and tickets start at $25. ANIMALS - THE OLATE DOGS

the winners of “America’s Got Talent” season seven come to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday February 25 at 11a.m. Performing amazing circus stunts from doing back flips to jumping rope, pushing scooters, 10 poodle mixes —most of them rescue dogs—have captured hearts and dazzled audiences. This fast-paced, high-energy show has been featured in Las Vegas, the Today Show and the Tonight Show, and in sold-out venues across the country. Tickets start at $27. COMEDIAN - PREACHER LAWSON

He’s continued the wave of momentum last year having made his television debut on NBC’s “Last Call with Carson Daly” followed by an appearance on Comedy Dynamic’s “Coming To The Stage” and made a big splash on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” where he made it to the finals. You can catch his original style of comedy at the Palm Beach Improv from Thursday Feb 22 through Saturday February 24 with tickets starting at $20.

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THEATER - DISASTER: THE MUSICAL

plays at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center from Thu, Feb 22 - Sat, Feb 24, with tickets ranging from $20 - $49. This is a new musical comedy straight from Broadway! Featuring some of the most unforgettable songs of the ‘70s including, “Knock on Wood,” “Hooked on a Feeling,” “Sky High,” “I Am Woman” and “Hot Stuff,” what begins as a night of boogie fever quickly changes to panic as the ship succumbs to multiple hilarious disasters. As the night turns into day, everyone struggles to survive…or at least escape the killer rats. COMEDIAN - COLIN QUINN

presents “One in Every Crowd” on Saturday, February 24 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts at 8p.m. From the old MTV days to SNL to Comedy Central to Broadway, CQ is apparently refusing to leave the business. So if you enjoyed his other one man shows, or you just are at a place in your life where you are lost and you need intelligent laughs, come see his new show. One In Every Crowd. Tickets start at $31.50. IMPERSONATION - ROCKET MAN: AN ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE

takes place on Friday, February 23 at 7:30p.m. at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. A spot-on recreation of an early Elton John concert, featuring lavish costumes (sequined Dodgers uniforms, peacock outfits, massive glasses, etc.) that were originally worn by Elton himself, a world class rhythm section, and the magnetic performance power of Rus Anderson. Rus is an Elton John doppleganger who pulls off Sir Elton’s daunting vocal duties, piano skills, and fashion sense with appropriate panache. Expect a litany of hits, including “Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting,” “Your Song,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”, Bennie and the Jets, and most certainly “Rocket Man.” Tickets start at $29.72. GAY ICON - JOHN WATERS

Comes to the Sunshine Cathedral on Saturday, February 24 as part of the Outlandish series. John will present, “Filthy World” his one-man show; a “vaudeville” act that celebrates the film career and obsessive tastes of the man William Burroughs once called “The Pope of Trash.” This joyously devious and continuously updated monologue is a rally cry against the tyranny of good taste and serves as a call to arms for filth followers everywhere. To purchase tickets go to: OutlandishFL.Com.

TELEVISION – SURVIVOR

one of my favorite shows of all times premieres its 36 season (yes you read that right, and yes I have been watching since season 1) on Wednesday, February 28 on CBS. If Survivor: Ghost Island’s latest castaways intend to make it through to the end, they’ll have to know the game inside and out. This latest edition features two groups of ten and will be centered on the terrible decisions made by players from previous seasons. A new twist allows participants to be sent to a separate, haunted island filled with the relics that helped send previous players packing. Among this new crop of players are a designer, physical education instructor, an EMT and an account.

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HOTshots of the week

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¡CUCHI CUCHI!

u Erika Norell, Adora, & Daisy Deadpetals have fun with Pride Fort Lauderdale Headliner Charo

at the VIP Party at the B Ocean Resort.

BIRTHDAY BOY

u Infinity Lounge’s Ken Hill celebrated

his birthday with a night of entertainment and good friends.

HEY MR. DEEJAY...

u DJ Alex Ferbeyre had a great night

spinning at the Bear Takeover at G Spot Bar.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

u Genesis Heath Institute’s Dr. Ferdinand

Cabrera and his crew celebrated at their 10th Anniversary party.

SUIT UP!

u The MDGLCC’s Scott Bader

& Jorge Richa greet guests to the State of Our Community Luncheon at the Miami Airport Marriott.

GANADORA

u Congratulations to Kenya Couture

winner of Latinos Salud’s Miss Latina Hearts pageant at Hunters.

NETWORKERS

u Brett Barfield & AHF’s Robert

Dessommes have fun mingling at MDGLCC’s latest luncheon.

LOOKING FOR HER AMERICAN BOY

u Pride Fort Lauderdale’s Headliner Estelle wowed the crowd and closed out the festival.

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Studios for Jason Edwards & Dre Acevedo.

SO SUBLIME

u Southern Nights welcomed singer Kendra Erika

who debuted her latest “Sublime.”

My Top 5 Pics of the Week!

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Behind Bars-Shane and Cliff at thePUB

Rob-Claims to be The Perfect Husband.

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Scott and Fran - Unshakable Friends

Daniel- Sunday Fun in the Sun

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Saturdays

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SONDHEIM A Musical Tribute with Special Guest Stars

Friday, March 16, 2018 • 8pm Sunday, March 18, 2018 • 4pm

Lisa Vroman, Broadway Soprano, starred as Christine Daae’ in The Phantom of the Opera

Martha Bartz, Classical Mezzo Soprano, direct from Lincoln Center

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Carrie Browstein Carrie Brownstein will “Search and Destroy” for Hulu

Bisexual punk rock icon and TV sketch comedy star Carrie Brownstein, of Sleater-Kinney and "Portlandia" fame, respectively, is hard at work on her new TV series, one that will bring the two halves of her working life together. It's called "Search and Destroy", Hulu's got it, and it's based on her 2015 memoir, "Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl". This TV news does not give you permission to skip reading that book, however, because the series, as of this moment, is considered a “loose” adaptation. That means it's not exactly going to be “The Sleater-Kinney Story,” but it will at least be the story of underground rock in the 90s from a queer, female perspective, with all the Riot Grrrl-ing that entails. We're daydreaming about it already, thinking of all the great rock and roll women who could make cameo appearances.

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Bookmark this one in your brain; it has the potential to be legendary.

By Romeo San Vicente

Barbra Streisand

Gwyneth Paltrow is also somehow possibly involved, because she goes back with Murphy to the "Running With Ben Platt meets Barbra Streisand. Scissors" days, and because she Anything else you need to know? also sings and acts sometimes Ben Platt, Tony Awardwhen she's not busy selling winning star of "Dear Evan weird fake-science snake oil to Hanson" as well as the "Pitch rich people with her Goop Perfect" movies, is empire. We don't really care everybody's favorite about her. Barbra Barbra Broadway Baby right now. And Barbra! Ryan Murphy, TV MegaProducer and one-man Taraji P. Henson meets Nancy employment agency for actors, Meyers and it's about time has taken notice. He's cast Remember that ridiculous Platt in the starring role in his Nancy Meyers movie from next TV project, "The 2000, "What Women Want"? It Politician". Netflix has already was the one where Helen Hunt picked up the comedy series was doomed to fall in love with for two seasons, and it will Mel Gibson because he could somehow revolve around a magically read women's minds Southern California politician and trick her into being with who sings and dances, because him. Well, 18 years have passed that makes perfect sense in and now director Adam the world of Ryan Murphy. But Shankman ("Hairspray") is frankly, we're really going to taking that movie, flipping it show up for the Queen Mother upside down, and casting Taraji of Singing, Barbra Streisand, P. Henson in the Gibson role. who's in talks to co-star and "What Men Want" will follow direct some episodes. the Academy Award nominee

Taraji P. Henson and "Empire" star as a sports agent in a male dominated profession. When she develops the ability to read men's thoughts, she's able to gain the upper hand and beat the pack to signing an NBA superstar. We approve of any remake that turns an idiotic male character into a (presumably less idiotic) female character. So far, Henson is the only cast member to make her participation official, but hold your questions and skepticism and check back in a year from now: the scheduled release date is January 2019.

young intern who intervenes in a hacking attempt on hospital records. Somewhat more traditionally, perhaps, Cayne's episodes will focus on a real-life development in transgender confirmation surgery, and she'll play a patient who undergoes this new advancement in vaginoplasty. Davis's storyline, only occasionally related to his identity as a trans man, and Cayne's, which

is directly about that identity and its varied physical representations, are all part of a decision by the "Grey's" creative team to bring trans stories to TV in fresh ways. It's a welcome, important, shift in primetime network television, and we're ready and waiting for other shows to follow in its wake. Romeo San Vicente misses Katherine Heigl and Sandra Oh on that show. You do too.

Candis Cayne coming to "Grey's Anatomy"

When Candis Cayne ("Transparent", "I Am Cait") makes her debut on "Grey's Anatomy" during season 14 in a multi-episode arc, she'll be in good company on a show that isn't brand new to showcasing trans stories. Transgender actor Alex Blue Davis already appears on the series as Dr. Casey Parker, a

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Pride Fort Lauderdale

Pride Festival

Photos: Stephen R. Lang

WINTER PARTY FESTIVAL:

a major milestone of 25 years Winter Party Festival marks a major milestone of 25 years with an impressive lineup of internationally renowned DJs, a brand-new partnership with Masterbeat, and the return to the iconic Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel as host hotel and site of the biggest pool party yet. This year's special occasion for the internationally acclaimed Festival will be marked with an incredible roster of events, all culminating in the 25th Edition Beach Party, the event that started it all. As you know, Winter Party began in 1994, as a one-day event, one of the first Miami mega-dance party ever held on the beach. Over the years the Festival has grown and evolved to the weeklong extravaganza that it is today and now

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celebrates the unique spirit of “chosen family” among the LGBTQ community from around the globe. “People always ask me what it is that makes Winter Party Festival different from all other events like it, and the answer is love," said Michael Bath, Events Director for the National LGBTQ Task Force. "It is a labor of love for the staff and consultants involved, and especially for the dozens of volunteers who have sustained it and allowed it to flourish over the years. And all of that culminates in an atmosphere of love among the guests who attend our events.” The four men who founded the Winter Party Festival in 1994 conceived it as a oneday event, but it has endured for a quartercentury, brought joy to hundreds of

thousands of people and raised millions of dollars for LGBTQ causes. It is an honor to be part of this legacy," added Michael. In addition to long-standing events like the elegant VIP Cocktail Reception and the newly reimagined ArtScape, the Festival is raising the stakes on this year's silver anniversary by hosting two of its nighttime events at one amazing location. Winter Party is moving its Saturday and Sunday night parties to the James L. Knight Center, a world-class multipurpose entertainment complex. Both events will be produced in partnership with Masterbeat, a group that specializes in conceptualizing and producing theme events above the ordinary to provide our festival attendees with a unique once in a lifetime experience. “The Winter Party Planning Committee took the beginning of this season to listen to our guests and understand how we could improve their Winter Party experience," said Stephen Seo, Winter Party Festival Chair. "We're making huge changes, including introducing all-new Saturday and Sunday events at the James L. Knight Center. This means more space to dance

and bigger production as part of our partnership with Masterbeat.” Winter Party Festival, which has a proud tradition of bringing internationally renowned party brands from Brazil, Italy, Spain and more, is showcasing an international lineup of iconic DJs from the United States, Mexico, Canada and Spain to reflect its global appeal. This “Party with a Purpose” has been produced by the National LGBTQ Task Force for the last 13 years, and is an important fundraiser for both the Task Force and the South Florida LGBTQ community. The organization donates a significant portion of the proceeds from Winter Party Festival each year to LGBTQ advocacy and community groups in South Florida through a grant-making process administered by the GLBT Community Projects Fund at The Miami Foundation. In July 2017, the Task Force donated a record-breaking $300,000, for a grand total of $2.7 million given back since the Task Force took on the production of Winter Party Festival.

For more information on Winter Party Festival, visit www.winterparty.com.

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MDGLCC

State of Our Community Luncheon

Photos: Scott Holland

[exclusive interview]

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by Scott Holland

Nicole Halliwell

What was the first drag show you saw and tell me about the experience? Divas Las Vegas: the incredible Frank Marino and his cast of uncanny celebrity impersonators. It was overwhelming for me. The first real exposure I had to drag was that – and it sparked something in me. Not only could I idolize my favorite pop culture stars. I could become them! And people would pay to see it! That's what put the ball rolling into celebrity impersonations for me. I started my drag career impersonating Elvira, Mistress of the Dark thanks to “DIVAS!" When did you decide you wanted to do drag and when did you realize it would be a profession? Not long after Divas Las Vegas, the gears turning in my head, I dressed up as Elvira for the first time (2004) and went to my day job on Halloween in costume. A manager from a restaurant in Hard Rock Hotel spotted me and 64 | Hotspots.LGBT

offered for me to come by his business later in the evening for his Halloween event and mingle with the crowd - and said he'd pay me. Who am I to turn down extra money? So I showed up later to camera flashes and groups of people asking me for pictures, and found out he had told them the real Elvira would be there. It was insanity - I felt like a real celebrity! At the end of the night he handed me $500… and I thought...I could get use to this…and so it began. The following year, I had my own show at the Improv Comedy Club as Elvira, and each year after my appearances grew. I created “Nicole” in 2007, and I've been working my way up the ladder for more than a decade… and I'm still doing Elvira! Who is your drag mother and who is your favorite queen other than your drag mother and why? *sniffle* I never had a Drag Mother! And I still firmly believe that you don't need one –

make your own damn path and legacy! My favorite queen would have to be the legendary and always supportive Nikki Adams. When I first started making a name for myself, Nikki was always kind to offer great advice (that I still use to this day) and great laughs. There's lots of talented girls in town, but very few that have bulldozed their own path quite like her. Today's drag is so different than when I started. Instagram looks are great, death drops and amazing costumes are impressive.... but everybody does that now. Nikki (to me) is the total package. A multi-talented pageant icon, and a business woman. I identified with her work ethic immediately. She taught me that a professional and carefully curated queen will thrive. And she was right! She's truly classic showbiz - originating from a time when drag was a less competitive sport, and more a highly regarded art. She embodies all the layers of poise, talent, and brains needed to be successful and I'm thankful she's been able to pass along her wisdom to me. It's gotten me far. What's your favorite number to perform and why? HOCUS POCUS! This production is my heart and soul. It's gone from being a one-off drag show production number to a full-blown Wilton Manors Halloween tradition. Last year I was so proud to make it a traveling show! There's something about being on stage with these incredible performers and friends, and all of us sharing the love and passion for this movie as kids. When we're all together we get immersed into the show and it just becomes this giant symphony that we all contribute to. Filling up clubs over capacity and the roar of the audience truly makes it my absolute favorite thing to perform. We're back on tour for our 5th year in 2018! Shameless plug : Check us out at Hocuspocuslive.net! What's the best thing that has happened to you in drag?

Meeting one of the Spice Girls and then traveling to LA to perform on America's Got Talent! I dreamed up this idea to appear at Sugar Factory in Miami for Mel B's promotional tour appearance in replica Spice Girls looks, and it turned out to be more than I could've ever imagined. She was glued to us the entire time, and was so busy chatting that we didn't realize mass media/news outlets, and photographers for major publications were snapping away. Our pictures (as the drag Spice Gurlz, IG:@omgspicegurlz) ended up on newspapers, blogs, and magazine covers all over the world overnight. Just a few months later there we were standing on stage in front of thousands at a taping of AGT in Los Angeles, and then on TV in front of millions! We still get featured on their 'flashback' featurettes, and our photos come up when you google search Spice Girls. It's NUTS! What differentiates you from other Queens (Makes you Unique)? I consider myself a shapeshifter and a business queen! I can adapt to almost anything…into whatever style or brand that I'm required to be, and I know how to negotiate and close a deal. Fetish Parties, Corporate Events, Burlesque, Cosplay, Character Lookalikes, Classic Divas… I love a challenge! Being so versatile (in drag! LOL) has opened doors to a lot of opportunities for me that most drag queens wouldn't normally see. Don't get me wrong, I'm surrounded by VERY talented, incredible artists and performers whom I adore, most of whom are far more talented than me in many ways – but I've got my own unique style and brand of doing things, which is my little corner niche of the market. There's nobody who really does what I do. I guess that's why I'm still around! What does the future hold? With so many twists and turns, who knows! I've been fortunate enough to continue to be successful in this business, so I'm carefully steering this clown car to keep myself on the path! In the immediate future: I am going to focus on my new show at the incredible Lips Fort Lauderdale – called Twisted Broadway; every Wednesday (www.lipsfla.com)! I am also about to celebrate (in March) the 1 year anniversary of our amazing show Slay Thursdays at Southern Nights, and I'll be launching 3 new drag-related businesses in 2018. Regardless of what the future holds, I'm thankful for everything I've experienced thus far, and all the incredible people who I've gotten to work with along the way!

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.

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THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO

Hmmm… It’s Really Hard Not To Notice All The Penises At The Olympic Ski Jump Center in South Korea… @george-g Posted on Twitter after being inspired by the statues

Sometimes when I open my mouth, my mother falls out… (Posted on Facebook)

Hello, I’m your computer and I have become self-aware. Feed the printer ink or I’ll print out your search history when your boyfriend is home alone… Anonymous 76 | Hotspots.LGBT

Why are there never any good side effects on medication bottles? For once I would like to read “May cause extreme sexiness.” (Posted on Facebook)

DOUG MAINWARING BY D’ANNE WITKOWSKI

LAAD’s 2018 Accelerating Acceptance report is out and the results are a bit disappointing. For four years, GLAAD has commissioned a survey of American acceptance and attitudes toward LBGTQ Americans, seeing annual gains. For the first time, support is shrinking. It’s not all doom and gloom, mind you. The report concludes with assurances that “supporting equal rights for LGBTQ people remains stable and strong with non-LGBTQ adults” putting that support at 79 percent, which is way higher than Trump’s approval rating. With Trump as president anti-LGBTQ sentiment has risen. He’s stoked it personally, after all, and Mike Pence is one of the biggest homophobes to ever hold office. The antiLGBTQ Trump administration officials and judges he’s nominated are too numerous to name. Right-wing bigots are fawning over the fact that the president is normalizing their demonization of LGBTQ people. So, I’m not shocked that overall support has fallen. We’ve got the most powerful people in the country supporting anti-LGBTQ policies and people. That’s gonna have an impact on acceptance. But to hear Doug Mainwaring of LifeSiteNews tell it, the GLAAD report proves that people are finally feeling free to say Merry Christmas God hates fags again after eight years of Obama’s political correctness goons forcing America to pledge allegiance to the gays. “The normalization of homosexuality, samesex marriages and now transgenderism always relied on the power of political correctness to manufacture consent at unreal, unsustainable levels,” wrote Mainwaring in a Feb. 5 blog post. “It is a mirage ... created not by the hearty endorsement of this country’s majority, but by its silence. In the age of Obama, political correctness beared its sharp teeth, silencing all who held opinions in opposition to any and

every part of LGBT ideology.” “Now in the age of Trump, when political correctness is losing its stranglehold on America, people are beginning to again feel free to assert their strongly-held personal beliefs,” Mainwaring wrote. And that’s true. Shitty people feel much freer to be openly shitty now that we’ve elevated a person who represents the worst of America to the highest office in the land. “What will Main Street America do when it finally sinks in that it has been propagandized, and that instead of one out of four of their neighbors being gay, less than two out of 100 are?” he asked. Uh, still treat them like human beings? Because last time I checked, civil rights wasn’t a numbers game. It’s as if Mainwaring thinks that the 79 percent of Americans who approve of equality only did so because they were afraid some huge gay army was going to come for them otherwise. 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.

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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Genesis Health Institute

10th Anniversary Party

Photos: Stephen R. Lang

HOT BODIES

WARMING UP & STRETCHING ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS TO A SUPER WORKOUT! by Tom Bonanti

eneral warming up refers to any physical activity that jacks up muscle and body temperature. Warming up is essential to your workouts in the gym and every other athletic activity for that matter. Examples of whole body general warm-ups are light jogging, calisthenics, jumping rope and riding a stationary bike. Warming up for 10-15 minutes also affords you the opportunity to get psyched up mentally for a challenging and successful workout. Warming up involves movements that are similar to what you will be doing

Warming up also helps you to rid yourself of distractions and clear your mind as you focus upon the tasks ahead. There is however one potentially negative effect of warm ups: if your warm up is too long or too intense you may end up too tired to work out! Don't overdo your warming up session. Generally, a moderate 10- minute warm-up is great for a weight training session. A longer and more specific warm-up, say 20 minutes, is preferred for a specific athletic event like golf, tennis or a marathon run.

(whether it's weight training, powerlifting, swimming, running, or tennis), but at a much lower intensity level. This not only increases muscle and body temperature, but also provides a rehearsal of the actual event, which may improve your performance. For example, in the gym, if you are preparing to do bench presses, do some light weight dumbbell bench presses before loading up the bar with monster weight. Typically, one to three sets of 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 15 reps using a light to moderate weight should be sufficient; more advanced exercisers may need to warm up longer and more intensely to achieve an optimal body and muscle temperature.

There are several psychological factors created by warm-ups. Skilled performance improves with brief warm up activities identical or directly related to the sport.

Stretching is another very important preparatory activity used to improve flexibility and physical performance. Flexibility may be defined as the range of motion possible around a specific joint. In weight training, a lack of flexibility can lead to injuries including muscle strains and sprains. After warming up, perform three reps of at least one static stretch for each major muscle group you will be training. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds or until you feel a slight amount of discomfort. Never bounce, jerk or force a stretch and make sure to breathe out on each stretch. More extensive stretching is typically more beneficial during the workout between sets of exercises for the muscle groups that you are training. Remember, a five to ten- minute warm up along with a few light stretches can heat up your body and muscles and really add to the success of your workout.

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE EVERYTHING

Make Sure People Remember You For The Right Reasons

e've all had that time when we lubbed a irst impression. That time when we were set to meet someone for the irst time and something went really wrong. Perhaps it was the poppyseeds in the teeth from the morning bagel? Or a skirt tucked into the pantyhose at the back, revealing more than you ever intended? Or the piece of toilet paper dragging on the bottom of your shoe? It's all fodder for a stand up comedy act. But a bad irst impression doesn't have to be the result of something as major as the skirt in the pantyhose. It can stem from something as simple as terrible listening skills or negative body language. Read on a for a few tips on making a good impression, with some speci ic suggestions for those times when you are most likely to need them. ACTIVE LISTENING Tell me if there is anything worse than 98 | Hotspots.LGBT

someone who isn't listening when you're speaking to them? You can tell from the look on their face that they're working out what to say next and it will probably have no bearing on what you've been saying whatsoever. Or they are thinking about what they're going to have for lunch. Either way, it doesn't make a solid irst impression. A great way to make a good irst impression is to be engaged. Listening to what the person in front of you is saying and responding to it accordingly. Parrot back some of their words, so that they know that you have heard them and ask them relevant questions, which incites them to keep talking. The thing most people want most in the world is to be heard. If they didn't, Facebook and Twitter wouldn't have a leg to stand on as social media platforms. BODY LANGUAGE COUNTS In the same vein as active listening is body

icating your views on touchy issues Ponti Ponti icating your views on touchy issues can lead quickly to a negative impression. can lead quickly to a negative impression. Assuming things about the person you're Assuming things about the person you're meeting is also fraught. Example? you don't meeting is also fraught. Example? you don't want to talk about the senior's discount at want to talk about the senior's discount at the shop you're standing in front of with the shop you're standing in front of with someone who MIGHT not be a senior! someone who MIGHT not be a senior!

language. We say a lot without saying a word language. We say a lot without saying a word when we meet someone, particularly someone when we meet someone, particularly someone new. The non-verbal cues that the other person new. The non-verbal cues that the other person picks up from us are just as important as the picks up from us are just as important as the verbal ones. For example, not shaking hands verbal ones. For example, not shaking hands with someone who offers theirs and if they don't with someone who offers theirs and if they don't offer, not offering yours, can be taken as a snub. offer, not offering yours, can be taken as a snub. Having your arms folded across your chest while Having your arms folded across your chest while someone is talking might seem comfortable for someone is talking might seem comfortable for you, but to others, it has the appearance of you, but to others, it has the appearance of negativity, of a closed mind to what they are negativity, of a closed mind to what they are So what's safe, besides the weather? It's So what's safe, besides the weather? It's saying. It can even appear aggressive. saying. It can even appear aggressive. always safe to ask the other person about always safe to ask the other person about themselves. Most people like to talk about themselves. Most people like to talk about Facial expressions are part of body language. something they know a lot about and what Facial expressions are part of body language. something they know a lot about and what Some of us have what's known as 'resting bitch better topic is there than oneself? It will Some of us have what's known as 'resting bitch better topic is there than oneself? It will face'. This is where our normal face looks sad or face'. This is where our normal face looks sad or also give you the chance to pick up on also give you the chance to pick up on mad, even when that's not what we're feeling at something they have said and expand on it, mad, even when that's not what we're feeling at something they have said and expand on it, all. If you've been told you have that, be aware of all. If you've been told you have that, be aware of using those active listening skills, all while using those active listening skills, all while it when you're meeting new people. Make an you are maintaining good eye contact and it when you're meeting new people. Make an you are maintaining good eye contact and effort to avoid it. effort to avoid it. after a vigorous handshake. Just don't ask after a vigorous handshake. Just don't ask “what do you do?” or one of the other “what do you do?” or one of the other Good eye contact is another great way to Good eye contact is another great way to standard conversation non-starters (see standard conversation non-starters (see make sure that your irst impression is a good below!) Instead, you can ask things like “So, make sure that your irst impression is a good below!) Instead, you can ask things like “So, one. Eye contact is a positive, engaged reaction what should I know about you that I can't one. Eye contact is a positive, engaged reaction what should I know about you that I can't to someone else. Looking over their shoulder, at read about on your LinkedIN pro to someone else. Looking over their shoulder, at read about on your LinkedIN pro ile?” ile?” the loor or worse, at some part of their body, is the loor or worse, at some part of their body, is not. not. OPTIONS? OTHEROTHER OPTIONS? · If someone has introduced you to this · If someone has introduced you to this CONVERSATION STARTERS GOODGOOD CONVERSATION STARTERS new person, ask them how they know that new person, ask them how they know that The old adage says that you should always person. The old adage says that you should always person. stay away from religion and politics. In this day · If you're at an event, ask them if they've stay away from religion and politics. In this day · If you're at an event, ask them if they've and age, that's probably more true than it's ever and age, that's probably more true than it's ever ever attended something similar before. ever attended something similar before. been before. There are certain topics that should · If you're at a new job, ask about the best been before. There are certain topics that should · If you're at a new job, ask about the best be off limits until you know someone fairly well. be off limits until you know someone fairly well. part of their week so far. part of their week so far.

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