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OUR LIVES UP ON THE BIG SCREEN OUTshine Film Fest is back with its 20th Miami edition.

Film lovers, rejoice! In most places in the U.S., you'd be lucky to have even one local LGBT ilm festival. But here in South Florida, we've got two.

A few years ago, the Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival merged with the Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, and last year the two fests were rechristened as OUTshine. But while the organizations merged, the events themselves did not. OUTshine Film Festival produces two major cinematic events every year: a Miami festival each spring, and one in Fort Lauderdale in the fall.

Perhaps at OUTshine's Fort Lauderdale edition last October you caught the biopics Tom of Finland or Battle of the Sexes (with Emma Stone as Billie Jean King, and Steve Carell); or the critically acclaimed French paean to the ACT UP years, 120 Beats Per Minute; or one (or both) of the sexy coming-out-and-coming-of-age features Beach Rats and God's Own Country.

Then, no doubt, you focused your attention on the Oscar race from November until the Gay Super Bowl (the Academy Awards broadcast) last month.

Well, now it's April, and Hollywood is taking its l-o-n-g, annual break from awards-caliber ilms, so your local cineplex is featuring The Rock battling giant mutant alligators with the help of giant mutant apes (or is it the other way around?), that bomb of a Tomb Raider re-boot (Don't worry, we still love you, Alicia Vikander!), and Paci ic Rim-jobs.

Well, OUTshine's got your back, ciné astes! Its 20th Miami edition is here this week and next to entertain you, touch you, challenge you, give you a refresher course in LGBT history, and provide the perfect date-night activity for that new crush you want to impress.

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The Miami festival boasts dozens of ilms: features, foreign lix, comedies, tearjerkers, documentaries, and several full slates of shorts — plus panels, an awards brunch, and, of course, parties, parties, parties!

You can bone up on all the important festival details below. Then check out our Hotspots Hot Picks to help you select a ilm — or two or three. For the full lineup of ilms, panels and parties, go to outshine ilm.com. —Bill Henning

OUTShine Film Festival Miami

Festival dates April 20–29

Regular screening tix Advance ($11 members/$13 guests) and day-of tix ($12 members/$14 guests) are available at outshine ilm.com or 877-766-8156. (Prices shown do not include ticketing fee.)

Special-event tix Tickets for Opening Night, the Centerpiece Film, Closing Night, Ladies Night, Men's Spotlight and the Award Brunch are also available at outshine ilm.com or 877-766-8156. Prices range from $30 to $70 (plus ticketing fee).

Rush tix 10 minutes before any sold-out show, a very limited number of unclaimed and unused tix may be made available ($15 regular screening/$25 special events; cash only). First come, irst served!

Venues All screenings are held at the Regal South Beach (1120 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach) except for the Opening Night Film, which is at the Scottish Rite Temple (471 NW 3rd St, Miami). Panels and parties are held at various locations; for details: outshine ilm.com/events.

OUTshine Miami: Hotspots’ Hot Picks THE GALA SCREENINGS

reconnects with his younger brother and estranged childhood friend as he struggles to divulge his dire circumstances to his religious parents (Virginia Madsen and Michael Chiklis).

TRANS TALES

My Big Gay Italian Wedding (Puoi Baciare lo Sposo, Italy) Opening Film Fri Apr 20, 8pm Antonio and Paolo live happily together in Berlin and are inally getting married. They decide to celebrate in the small village in Italy where Antonio grew up. While his mother immediately supports his intentions, her husband Roberto, the town's mayor, is not pleased. Paulo, whose conservative mother hasn't spoken to him since he came out to her, must get her to the wedding as a condition of the marriage. Throw in a couple of wacky roommates and the aisle to the altar is paved with hilarity, hijinks and lots of love!

The Marriage (Martesa, Kosovo) Centerpiece Film Wed Apr 25, 7pm In a rare gay-themed ilm from Kosovo, Anita and Bekim are adding the inal touches to their big wedding day which is only two weeks away.

Despite expecting news about Anita's parents, declared missing since the 1999 Kosovar War, and having to deal with Bekim's controlling family, the couple seems to manage all the preparations. But when Nol, Bekim's secret gay lover, returns unexpectedly from abroad, the situation becomes complicated, especially since Bekim realizes that a spark still exists.

1985 Closing Film Sat Apr 28, 7:30pm Shot in luscious black and white, 1985 follows Adrian (Cory Michael Smith, Gotham), a closeted young man returning to his Texas hometown for Christmas during the irst wave of the AIDS crisis. Burdened with an unspeakable tragedy in New York, Adrian

Transformer Sun Apr 22, 3pm From self-proclaimed white-trash kid to decorated U.S. Marine to bodybuilder to world record powerlifter, Matt Kroczaleski now faces his most daunting challenge: becoming a woman. In the summer of 2015, Matt was publicly outed as being transgender. She was abandoned by sponsors and her parents and banned from competition. Now as Janae, she must ind her place in society, unable to lose the muscle she once so desperately gained and living between an alpha male and a gentle woman. Will Janae's transformation bring her the peace she's looking for?

Beyond the Opposite Sex Sat Apr 28, 12:45pm Free Community Screening In this follow-up to Showtime's 2004 documentaries The Opposite Sex: Jaime's Story and The Opposite Sex: Rene's Story, we learn how the lives of Jaime (male-to-female) and Rene (female-to-male) have changed over the past thirteen years.

PLUS Matt Bomer stars as transsexual neighbor Freda in the unlikely L.A. love story Anything. (Sat Apr 21, 5:15pm)

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OUTshine Miami: Hotspots’ Hot Picks COMING OF AGE AND COMING OUT

My Best Friend (Mi Mejor Amigo, Argentina) Sat Apr 21, 7pm Lorenzo lives in rural Patagonia. He's a quiet teenager, a good student, curious, and more skilled in music and literature than sports.

When Lorenzo's father decides the family will temporarily take in his best friend's son, Caito, Lorenzo is intrigued by this tough guy from Buenos Aires. As the boys' friendship evolves toward something deeper, Caito reveals a secret that changes everything.

A Moment in the Reeds (Finland/UK) Mon Apr 23, 6:45pm Having moved to Paris for university, Leevi returns to his native Finland for the summer to help his estranged father renovate the family lake house. Tareq, a recent asylum seeker from Syria, has been hired to help. When Leevi's father must return to town, the two young men establish a connection‌ and spend a few days discovering one another.

illustrator Antonio Lopez was the toast of the NYC and Paris fashion scenes in the 1970s.

His colorful work, inspired by street life, people of color, and a particular take on transgressive sexuality, took the then-sedate world of fashion illustration by storm. This revealing documentary by Douglas Crump is a heady cocktail of fashion, glamour, and disco that's impossible to resist.

McQueen Sat Apr 28, 3pm Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale. An unremarkable working-class boy, he harnessed his demons to become a global fashion brand and one of the most iconic artists of the century. How did this punk rebel conquer the silver-spoon world of Paris haute couture, and why, at the height of acclaim, did he shockingly put an end to it all? McQueen is an intimate revelation of a radical and mesmerizing genius.

QUEER HISTORY

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Antonio Lopez 1970: Sex, Fashion & Disco Thu Apr 26, 6:45pm Mentored by Karl Lagerfeld, friends with Grace Jones, roommate to model Jerry Hall, fashion

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Cherry Grove Stories Wed Apr 25, 9pm North American Premiere In an era when it was illegal for two men to hold hands in public, the pristine beachfront hamlet of Cherry Grove on Fire Island, NY was a safe haven for gays who were often targeted for arrest and prosecution. Michael Fisher's oral history of the enclave uncovers long-hidden secrets and exposes little known stories that are more relevant than ever today.

To a More Perfect Union: U.S. v. Windsor Sun Apr 22, 2:30pm

OUTshine Miami: Hotspots’ Hot Picks A story of love, marriage and the ight for equality, this inspiring doc chronicles two unlikely heroes — octogenarian widow Edie Windsor and her attorney, Roberta Kaplan — on a quest for justice that would lead all the way to the Supreme Court.

PLUS: Queerama weaves together fantastic archival images and a soundtrack by John Grant and Hercules & Love Affair to lyrically portray a century of persecution, liberation and pride. (Sat Apr 21, 9:45pm)

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Alaska Is a Drag Sun Apr 22, 7pm Tough, but diva fabulous, Leo is an aspiring drag superstar stuck working in a ish cannery in Alaska. He and his twin sister are trapped in the monotony of ist ights and ish guts and spend their days iguring out how to escape to a better place. Out of necessity, Leo learns to ight back, which catches the attention of the local boxing coach. When a new boy moves to town and wants to be his sparring partner, Leo must face the real reason he's stuck in Alaska.

This cinema-vé rité feature, an alternate pre-Stonewall history of Hollywood from director Matt Tyrnauer (Valentino: The Last Emperor), reveals the deliciously scandalous story of Scotty Bowers, a handsome WWII marine who landed in Hollywood after the war and became con idante, aide de camp and lover to many of Hollywood's greatest stars. An unsung Hollywood legend, Bowers would cater to the sexual appetites of celebrities, straight and gay, for decades.

Still Waiting in the Wings Sat Apr 28, 5pm Follow the trials and triumphs of actors waiting tables in Times Square as their dreams of Broadway stardom meet the harsh reality of slinging hash under luorescent lights. With cameos from: Nick Adams, Ed Asner, Carole Cook, Lee Meriwether, Patricia Richardson, Chita Rivera, Seth Rudetsky, Sally Struthers, Bruce Vilanch, and Cindy Williams.

PLUS: Every Act of Life tells the story of Terrence McNally, one of the world's most renowned and risk-taking playwrights.

(Sun Apr 29, 5:15pm)

FOREIGN-LANGUAGE FLIX

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Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood Sun Apr 22, 4:45pm

Nobleman (in Hindi) Wed Apr 25, 9:15pm World Premiere Struggling with adolescence and sexuality, 15-year-old Shay is terrorized by a gang of bullies in his posh boarding school. Shay and best friend Pia are the studious theater kids. Arjun and Baadal are the jocks and bullies. Events take a sinister turn when

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OUTshine Miami: Hotspots’ Hot Picks Shay walks in on Arjun, Baadal, and their cronies on a debauched night, unleashing a chain of events that leads to tragic consequences. Based on The Merchant of Venice!

Last Days in Havana (Cuba) Fri Apr 27, 9:15pm Two mid-forties friends are neighbors: Miguel, a dishwasher who dreams of settling in New York waits for a visa that never seems to arrive, and Diego, a gay man with AIDS who is determined to enjoy every single day of his life from his bed.

This odd couple is surrounded by an oddball set of characters from all walks of life.

SAPPHIC STORIES

Daddy Issues Tue Apr 24, 7pm Maya, a talented, queer artist, is desperate to attend art school in Italy but lacks the funds to do so. Instead, she spends her days escaping into her drawings and social media, where she pines for the enigmatic Jasmine, an aspiring designer in an emotionally charged, codependent relationship with her neurotic sugar daddy. All three become implicitly connected, though none of them realize it, and their respective relationships blossom. Daddy Issues is for the mis its, the dreamers, the lovers, and the loners in all of us.

Disobedience Fri Apr 27, 7pm SebastiaĚ n Lelio's (A Fantastic Woman) mesmerizing ilm follows Ronit (Rachel Weisz), a New York photographer who returns home to mourn her father's death in the community that shunned her decades earlier for an attraction to a female childhood friend (Rachel McAdams).

Once back, their passions reignite as they explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality.

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FAMILY DANCING

Anchor & Hope (Spain) Sat Apr 28, 5:15pm Eva and Kat enjoy a carefree existence on their houseboat on a London canal. After the death of their beloved pet, Eva's dream of becoming a mother is reignited. Kat just wants to get a new cat, but when her best friend Roger visits from Barcelona, they decide in a moment of drunkenness that he can be Eva's sperm donor. Anchor and Hope is a fresh and funny rom-com with a twist.

Funny Story Sun Apr 22, 7:15pm After years of being a neglectful father, a womanizing TV star unknowingly crashes his estranged daughter's same-sex destination wedding. This delightfully dark comedy takes us on a California coastal road trip full of dreams, love, disillusionment, and tequilafueled karaoke.

In Between Seasons (South Korea) Mon Apr 23, 9pm North American Premiere Though a mother has a close bond with the high-school-age son she is raising alone, she doesn't realize he is gay, and only inds out after he is critically injured in a car accident.

When Mom takes out her confusion and anger on her son's close friend, the young man deals with the situation more calmly and with greater wisdom than she does. Brought to vivid emotional life by an excellent cast, the ilm confronts Korean homophobia and depicts a mother-son relationship with searing clarity.

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Late Sunday afternoon, Late Sunday afternoon, Pride Fort Lauderdale held its featuring superstar DJ Power Pride Fort Lauderdale held its featuring superstar DJ Power annual Sponsor and Volunteer Infiniti. We snuck a pic of annual Sponsor and Volunteer Infiniti. We snuck a pic of Appreciation party at Hagen Appreciation party at Hagen Power while she was Power while she was Park in Wilton Manors. There concentrating on a mix in the Park in Wilton Manors. There concentrating on a mix in the was plenty of food, drinks, and an era! I, for one, would like to an era! I, for one, would like to booth. She kept the crowd on was plenty of food, drinks, and booth. She kept the crowd on fun. Congrats to the board thank anyone who was ever the dance floor grooving all thank anyone who was ever the dance floor grooving all fun. Congrats to the board members on yet another members on yet another involved in this volunteer night long! involved in this volunteer night long! fabulous Pride — and this fabulous Pride — and this organization that over the organization that over the fabulous thank-you event for fabulous thank-you event for years has helped many of our years has helped many of our the sponsors and volunteers the sponsors and volunteers brothers and sisters in need! brothers and sisters in need! who make it all happen! who make it all happen!

On Friday, The Pub On Friday, The Pub presented Menergy: Leather presented Menergy: Leather On Saturday, the Gay & On Saturday, the Gay & Lesbian Lawyers Network Lesbian Lawyers Network (GLNN) hosted their annual (GLNN) hosted their annual gala at the Josephine S. Leiser gala at the Josephine S. Leiser Opera Center in downtown Opera Center in downtown Afterward, we headed up to Afterward, we headed up to Fort Lauderdale. The event Fort Lauderdale. The event Palm Beach for Equality Palm Beach for Equality Vol 2, a social dance party for benefited the Stonewall Vol 2, a social dance party for benefited the Stonewall Florida's fifth annual Palm those into leather and kink. National Museum & Archives. those into leather and kink.

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Everything you need to plan your week Beach Gala at Lakes Pavillion. All proceeds from the event benefited Equality Florida's Safe and Healthy Schools Project (SHS). The night honored Florida State Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith with the Voice of Equality Award; youth-support service organization Vita Nova with the Community Partner Award, and longtime board member Sandra Saladrigas with the Service & Leadership Award. u FRIDAY APR 20

OUTshine Film Festival presents the 20th edition of their Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival starting tonight and running through Sunday, April 29.

With more than 80 films being screened, there's something for everybody's taste. For tickets and info, go to outshinefilm.com.

Murray and Peter present, the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 3, Trixie Mattel, in Now With Moving Parts at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

For more information, go to: DragFans.com.

The 23rd annual Las Olas Wine & Food Festival takes place from 7:30–10:30pm on (where else?) Las Olas Boulevard from SE 6th Avenue to SE 11th Avenue. Guests will sample dishes from 50+ of South Florida's finest restaurants and sip more than 200 wines, spirits, and breweries. The Festival is brought to you by Breakthru Beverage, William Hill Winery, New Amsterdam Vodka, Woodford Reserve and benefits the American Lung Association. For tickets and more info, go to lasolaswff.com.

Miami Beach Botanical Garden invites everyone to a pre-Earth Day celebration from 5:30pm to 9pm.

Activities include: energizing yoga class by Tropical Vinyasa's Mike and Amy Dannheim; meditation and sound bowls by Innergy Meditation; a performance of The Mermaid Tear Factory by Elizabeth Doud; art exhibits

by Miami Eco-Artists Matt Stock and Colin Foord from Coral Morphalogic; the reveal of the Garden's new Demonstration Pine Rockland;

a native plant giveaway.

Timely information will also be distributed by local environmental groups and artisans. Admission is free with registration (mbgarden.org/calendar/tick ets).

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Wilton Manors Arts & Entertainment Expo presents its monthly Art Walk on Wilton Drive from 6–9pm.

For more information, go to wmae.org.

My favorite drag quartet, The Kinsey Sicks, is back with Things You Shouldn't Say at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. If you love Trump, you'll hate this show! For tickets and info, go to browardcenter.org.

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Care Resource presents its 30th annual AIDS Walk Hotspots.LGBT | 19

Miami, its beloved 5K walk-athon through the picturesque streets of South Beach.

Proceeds from the Walk help provide critical services and support for more than 15,000 individuals in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties who are affected by HIV/AIDS. For information or to donate, go to aidswalkmiami.org.

The Pub invites everybody to come out at 9:30 to see performances by Michael Scott, Erica Lauren and Scott Galens, all past winners of The Pub Voice. If you get inspired and wanna show off your own vocal stylings, stick around afterward for Karaoke with 2 Guys on a Mic.

In honor of Earth Day, the Fort Lauderdale Historical

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Society invites visitors of all ages to celebrate the living planet we call home at the Historic New River Inn (231 SW Second Ave) form 11am to 2pm. This year's Earth Day theme is End Plastic Pollution, and the riverside attraction will host the South Broward High School Coral Club, whose members will demonstrate things we all can do to decrease water pollutants and help heal the aging coral on our reefs. Nova Southeastern University Halmos College Peer Educators will also be onhand to answer questions about the marine ecosystem that surrounds us, and Colorful Warrior Writers will offer a breezy literary respite from an otherwise warm and bustling day of activities on the New River.

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Legendary songwriter. International icon of peace.

Renaissance man. John Lennon's legacy lives on through his artistic and humanitarian accomplishments.

And now you can buy the action figure!

The finely detailed, foot-tall mini-Lennon, produced

by Molecule8, memorializes Lennon from the era of “Imagine,” his revolutionary anthem for peace and unity.

“We are honored to have been approved by Yoko Ono and Epic Rights to develop a line of distinct premium collectibles under the John Lennon brand," said Vijay Chadha, CEO of Molecule8.

“The John Lennon Molecule 8 figures highlight a delicate balance of creativity, quality and artistry,' says Lisa Streff, EVP of Global Licensing at Epic Rights. “The 20 | Hotspots.LGBT

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The event is free. For more info, call 954-463-4431 or visit fortlauderdalehistoricalsociety. org

Songwriting superstar David Foster's The Hitman Tour is at the Kravis Center in Palm Beach tonight and at the Arsht Center in Miami on Wednesday, April 25. Over his four-decade career, Foster's racked up 16 Grammy Awards (including three for Producer of the Year), an Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe plus three Oscar nominations for Best Original Song. He's worked with all the greats: Michael Jackson, Madonna, Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, Michael Bolton, Seal, Chaka Khan, Dolly Parton, Chicago, Hall & Oates, 'N Sync, Boz Scaggs, Gloria Estefan, Michael Bublé, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Mary J. Blige

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The Pub presents the sixth annual edition of The Pub Voice. Hosted by Nicolette, the talent showcase kicks off tonight, then runs for six weeks of preliminary competition.

The semifinals are June 6, and the finals are June 13. After the contest, stick around for Karaoke with 2 Guys on a Mic.

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On Thursday, April 26, Broward House presents its annual Dine Out For Life, the one day of the year when you can fight AIDS simply by dining in some of South Florida's favorite restaurants. To find out which restaurants are donating a portion of their evening's receipts, go to, dineoutforlife.com.

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team at Molecule 8 are well known for creating figures of the highest quality that are eagerly sought by collectors and fans.”

The $300 figure comes complete with three iconic outfits: Basic-Black John, Velvet Blazer John, and — because you don't always need to give peace a chance — U.S. Army Jacket

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John. There's also two footwear options (cowboy boots and sandals), two pairs of glasses (both round, one with yellowtinted lenses), interchangeable hands, and two heads (one singing, the other not), which we hear is better than one.

For more info: molecule8.com/product/john-lennon/ $299.95.

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Episode 4 of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 started out with a mini challenge where Ru had the girls get into 15-minute quick drag, and then they had to perfect the art of the celebrity photo bomb, by inserting themselves into famous photos while Ru worked the camera. Aquaria won the challenge (and a $1,000 credit to Postmates).

Afterwards, Ru informed the girls that she had bad news and good news. The bad news was that climate change was real, and the good news was that she was throwing a ball, “The Last Ball on Earth.� For the event, the queens had to create three looks. The categories were: Alaskan Winter Realness, Miami Summer Realness, and Martian Eleganza Extravaganza. Some of the looks blew me away and

in the end the Top 3 were Cameron, Aquaria and Miss Cracker, with Aquaria winning a $2,000 gift card to d bleu dazzled and a wig wardrobe from Rock Star Wigs. The Bottom two were Monet and Dusty, with Dusty Sashaying away.

Q: At what age did drag become an interest, and how did you pick your name?

I moved to New York City to become an actor.

That didn't go the way I wanted it to, and I was waiting tables. Four years passed, and I had the need to create. I met Bob and Thorgy, and that's when drag became an interest.

They did some of the coolest things I have ever seen.

My nickname as a boy was Dusty Ray, and there was this boy who called me a bottom, so he would call me Dusty Ray Bottoms. When I started drag, I took that as my name.

Q. How did the dots come about?

The dots came about because my brows were really crazy and did not match my face.

A friend suggested I put dots on my face and then draw my brows out by connecting the dots. I drew dots but decided not to connect them, and they started taking over my face in different forms.

Q: How many times did you apply to be on RuPaul's Drag Race? How did it feel when you found out you had been chosen?

I applied twice: for season 8, and then I skipped a year and got chosen for Season 10.

For every step of the process, it was so surreal. I couldn't believe it was happening. I felt so lucky.

Q: Is there additional pressure now that RuPaul's Drag Race has been on for nine seasons plus three seasons of All Stars?

Absolutely. I feel like the bar is raised every year. And, of course, drag itself is evolving. I felt a lot of pressure to do my community proud-and do myself proud.

Q: Tell us about your Drag Race experience?

It was great! I did well on the challenges, but had one mishap that caused me to be eliminated. I made some really good friends. I feel very blessed

Q: What's your marital status? If single, what are you looking for in a man?

I have a fiancĂŠ, and we are going to get married soon. He is everything to me.

Q: Who do you want to win and why?

I couldn't pick just one person: I need a top 5, because this cast is so brilliant. I love all the girls.

Q: Tell us something people would be surprised to learn about you.

I'm handy with a tool belt. I can build you a house, fix a tire, etc.

Q: What's ahead for Dusty?

I just came out with a single and a music video for “Neva Lavd Yah! It's a summer anthem. There's more music to come from me, so keep an eye out for it. The end goal is to open queer places across the country, so LGBTQ people can have a safe place to create and be artistic.

Q. Is there anything I didn't ask you that you would like to talk about?

Yes, I urge everyone to go to TheTrevorProject.org, sign up for their newsletter, and donate money. Together we can end conversion therapy.

For more on Dusty Ray Bottoms, follow her at Instagram.com/dustyray.

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CONCERT – P!NK

Known for her incredible and entertaining live show, this international pop icon brings her Beautiful Trauma World Tour to BB&T Center on April 25, at 7:30pm. The tour is getting rave reviews. The Los Angeles Times: “Pink remains perhaps the most gifted and imaginative physical performer in pop right now.” Rolling Stone:“The singer had demonstrated an epic workout of vocals, stagecraft and stunt-work without missing a note.” The Hollywood Reporter: “She still is one of pop’s most powerful vocalists.” Tickets start at $109.

FILM FEST – OUTSHINE

The Miami edition of this LGBT film festival celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and runs from April 20 to 29.

OUTshine’s mission is to inspire, entertain, and educate; encouraging a sense of community through international and culturally diverse film, video, and other media that offer historical and contemporary perspectives on the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender experience. For more information, to see a list of the films being shown, or to purchase tickets go to: outshinefilm.com.

BENEFIT – AIDS WALK MIAMI

Care Resource once again puts on this phenomenal — and moving — South Florida staple. Join thousands on Sunday, April 22 as they kick off the 30th annual edition of this fantastic charity event, a 5K walk-a-thon through the picturesque streets of South Beach. The desperately needed funds that are raised will benefit more than 15,000 people in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties who are affected by HIV/AIDS. For more information, or to make a donation, go to: AIDSWalkMiami.org.

CIRCUS – CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

Cirque returns to Miami with its latest show: Sep7imo Día — No Descansaré. This production is inspired by the musical legacy of the iconic Latin rock band Soda Stereo and runs at Watsco Center in Coral Gables from April 18 to 22. After entertaining more than 1 million people throughout Latin America in 2017, Sep7imo Día finally makes its U.S. debut. Tickets are available at: cirquedusoleil.com/sep7i or 800-745-3000.

ALL STAR – TRIXIE MATTEL

Murray & Peter present the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 3 in her Now with Moving Parts Tour. This spectacle of music, comedy and drag features adult language and content. Consider yourself warned! At the Broward Center Friday, April 20: doors at 7pm, show at 8pm, tickets from $44 to $115.

CONCERT – DAVID FOSTER

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The Hitman Tour touches down twice in South Florida this week: Sunday, April 22 at the Kravis Center, and Wednesday, April 25 at the Arsht Center. Foster is a gifted musician, songwriter, composer, arranger and one of the most successful record producers in history. Over his four-decade career, he’s racked up 16 Grammy Awards (including three for Producer of the Year), an Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe plus three Oscar nominations for Best Original Song. He’s worked with all the greats: Michael Jackson, Madonna, Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, Michael Bolton, Seal, Chaka Khan, Dolly Parton, Chicago, and many more.

MUSICAL – A CHORUS LINE

This is musical theater in its most pure form! Its true-tolife depiction of performers as they struggle to achieve greatness on the Broadway stage has earned the show unanimous praise as one of the true masterpieces of live theater. The enduring musical, which first hit Broadway in 1975, tells the stories of 17 ensemble hopefuls through gripping dialogue, dazzling choreography and legendary lyrics. Catch it at the Kravis Center on Friday, April 20.

Tickets start at just $25.

COMEDIAN – ARIES SPEARS

Since the tender age of 14, Aries Spear has been a force to be reckoned with on the American comedy scene.

His quick wit, charisma and ferociously aggressive style have earned him critical acclaim as well as the respect of his peers. Its also made him one very busy guy, making regular appearances on Fox’s Mad TV, starring in feature films, hitting the national talk shows, and continually touring the country with his stand-up. Catch him at the Palm Beach Improv Thursday, April 19 through Sunday April 22. General admission tickets are $22.

DRAGAPELLA – THE KINSEY SICKS

With laughter, integrity, and heroically high hair, The Kinsey Sicks are here to lead us all in resistance during these dark new times. Things You Shouldn’t Say is an unforgettable new revue that explores Trumpism, racism, AIDS, extreme macramé, oblong vegetables and, of course, Bette Midler. If you love Donald Trump, you’ll hate this show! At the Broward Center Saturday, April 21 at 6 and 9pm. Tickets range from $25 to $48.

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MOVIE – RAMPAGE

Primatologist Davis Okoye (The Rock) shares an unshakable bond with George, the extraordinarily intelligent gorilla who’s been in his care since birth.

When a rogue genetic experiment goes awry, the gentle ape is transformed into a raging giant — and George is not the only one affected. As mutant critters tear across North America, Okoye teams with a discredited genetic engineer to find an antidote, fighting their way through an ever-changing battlefield to save the fearsome creature that was once his friend.

With Naomie Harris, Malin Akerman, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. In theaters now.

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The 6th annual Red Hot Party

Bachelor/Bachelorette Date Auction

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n May 10th, Deliver the Dream, will present its 6th annual Red Hot Party Bachelor/Bachelorette Date Auction at Hunters and we want to share the spotlight with your organization. This incredibly fun event features South Florida’s most eligible LGBTQ bachelors and bachelorettes who are willing to place themselves on the auction block to raise funds for Deliver the Dream’s first HIV Retreat.

Hotspots will be introducing you to a few of the bachelors over the next few weeks. This week we feature Ricky and Robert.

Ricky Ayala is 31 years old, a Virgo, and was born in Puerto Rico. He currently lives in Fort Lauderdale and is the reigning Mr. Unlimited Bear.

Robby Wagenseil is 27, an Aquarius, and is a native Floridian who lives in Wilton Manors.

What’s your perfect date?

What’s your perfect date?

I like going to the beach at night, and talking with a glass of wine and getting to know the person.

Why should someone bid on you?

Cause I like to have fun and I am a very social person and I like adventures.

What do you do for a living?

I am a Flight Attendant at Jet Blue Airlines.

What do you do for fun?

I go to the beach, go out, listen to music and I love to cook.

What does the future hold for you?

I am the current reigning Mr. Unlimited Bear and I am traveling around country representing that title. In addition, I am planning on going to Law School and I want practice corporate law.

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Starts on the beach followed by drinks at Palace. Afterwards we catch a movie and then dinner and end the date dancing.

Why should someone bid on you?

I am a very fun date and you will never be bored as I like to be spontaneous. I really enjoy making other people have fun and enjoying the moment. Life is too short to stick to your routines!

What do you do for a living?

I am an account executive and social media manager at Goodman PR.

What do you do for fun?

I love to travel, and I am planning on going to Barcelona and Greece this summer. I love to go to the beach with friends, boating and go to live shows.

What does the future hold for you?

If I knew I told you. But it definitely involves more travel and growing in my career. Possibly settling down with my future husband, who maybe I will meet at the bachelor auction.

What is TRUVADA for PrEP?

® Get information and support to help reduce risky sexual behavior, such as having fewer sex partners. ® Do not miss any doses of TRUVADA. Missing doses may increase your risk of getting HIV-1 infection. ® If you do become HIV-1 positive, you need more medicine than TRUVADA alone to treat HIV-1. TRUVADA by itself is not a complete treatment for HIV-1. If you have HIV-1 and take only TRUVADA, your HIV-1 may become harder to treat over time.

TRUVADA can cause serious side effects: ® Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection.

TRUVADA is not approved to treat HBV. If you have HBV and stop taking TRUVADA, your HBV may IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION suddenly get worse. Do not stop taking TRUVADA What is the most important information I without first talking to your healthcare provider, should know about TRUVADA for PrEP? as they will need to monitor your health.

Who should not take TRUVADA for PrEP? Before taking TRUVADA for PrEP: ® You must be HIV-negative before you start Do not take TRUVADA for PrEP if you: taking TRUVADA for PrEP. You must get ® Already have HIV-1 infection or if you do tested to make sure that you do not already not know your HIV-1 status. If you are HIV-1 have HIV-1. Do not take TRUVADA to reduce the positive, you need to take other medicines with risk of getting HIV-1 unless you are confirmed TRUVADA to treat HIV-1. TRUVADA by itself is not to be HIV-negative. a complete treatment for HIV-1. If you have HIV-1 ® Many HIV-1 tests can miss HIV-1 infection and take only TRUVADA, your HIV-1 may become in a person who has recently become harder to treat over time. infected. If you have flu-like symptoms, you ® Also take certain medicines to treat hepatitis B could have recently become infected with infection.

HIV-1. Tell your healthcare provider if you had What are the other possible side effects of a flu-like illness within the last month before TRUVADA for PrEP? starting or at any time while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Symptoms of new HIV-1 infection Serious side effects of TRUVADA may also include: include tiredness, fever, joint or muscle aches, headache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, ® Kidney problems, including kidney failure.

Your healthcare provider may do blood tests to night sweats, and/or enlarged lymph nodes in check your kidneys before and during treatment the neck or groin. with TRUVADA. If you develop kidney problems, While taking TRUVADA for PrEP: your healthcare provider may tell you to stop taking TRUVADA. ® You must continue to use safer sex practices. Just taking TRUVADA for PrEP ® Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic may not keep you from getting HIV-1. acidosis), which is a serious but rare medical emergency that can lead to death. Tell your ® You must stay HIV-negative to keep taking healthcare provider right away if you get these TRUVADA for PrEP: symptoms: weakness or being more tired than ® Get tested for HIV-1 at least every 3 months. usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath ® If you think you were exposed to HIV-1, tell or fast breathing, stomach pain with nausea and your healthcare provider right away. vomiting, cold or blue hands and feet, feel dizzy or ® To further help reduce your risk of getting lightheaded, or a fast or abnormal heartbeat.

HIV-1: ® Severe liver problems, which in rare cases can ® Know your HIV status and the HIV status of lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right your partners. away if you get these symptoms: skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow, dark “tea-colored” ® Get tested for other sexually transmitted urine, light-colored stools, loss of appetite for infections. Other infections make it easier several days or longer, nausea, or stomach-area for HIV to infect you. pain.

TRUVADA for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a prescription medicine that is used together with safer sex practices to help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 through sex. This use is only for HIV-negative adults who are at high risk of getting HIV-1. To help determine your risk of getting HIV-1, talk openly with your healthcare provider about your sexual health.

Ask your healthcare provider if you have questions about how to prevent getting HIV. Always practice safer sex and use condoms to lower the chance of sexual contact with body fluids. Never reuse or share needles or other items that have body fluids on them.

Please see Important Facts about TRUVADA for PrEP including important warnings on the following pages.

We’re adventurous, not reckless.

We know who we are. And we make choices that fit our lives.

TRUVADA for PrEP™ is a once-daily prescription medicine that can help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 when taken every day and used together with safer sex practices. ® TRUVADA for PrEP is only for adults who are at high risk of getting HIV through sex. ® You must be HIV-negative before you start taking TRUVADA for PrEP.

Ask your doctor about your risk of getting HIV-1 infection and if TRUVADA for PrEP may be right for you. ® Bone problems, including bone pain, softening, or thinning, which may lead to fractures. Your healthcare provider may do tests to check your bones.

Common side effects in people taking TRUVADA for PrEP are stomach-area (abdomen) pain, headache, and decreased weight. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking TRUVADA for PrEP? ® All your health problems. Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you have or have had any kidney, bone, or liver problems, including hepatitis. ® If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if TRUVADA can harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while taking TRUVADA for PrEP, talk to your healthcare provider to decide if you should keep taking TRUVADA.

Learn more at truvada.com

® If you are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed. If you become HIV-positive, HIV can be passed to the baby in breast milk. ® All the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. TRUVADA may interact with other medicines. Keep a list of all your medicines and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. ® If you take certain other medicines with TRUVADA, your healthcare provider may need to check you more often or change your dose. These medicines include certain medicines to treat hepatitis C (HCV) infection.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

IMPORTANT FACTS

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This is only a brief summary of important information about taking TRUVADA for PrEPTM (pre-exposure prophylaxis) to help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 infection. This does not replace talking to your healthcare provider about your medicine.

MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TRUVADA FOR PrEP Before starting TRUVADA for PrEP: • You must be HIV-1 negative. You must get tested to make sure that you do not already have HIV-1. Do not take TRUVADA for PrEP to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 unless you are confirmed to be HIV-1 negative.

• Many HIV-1 tests can miss HIV-1 infection in a person who has recently become infected.

Symptoms of new HIV-1 infection include flu-like symptoms, tiredness, fever, joint or muscle aches, headache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, night sweats, and/or enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or groin. Tell your healthcare provider if you have had a flu-like illness within the last month before starting TRUVADA for PrEP. While taking TRUVADA for PrEP: • You must continue to use safer sex practices.

Just taking TRUVADA for PrEP may not keep you from getting HIV-1.

• You must stay HIV-negative to keep taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Get tested for HIV-1 at least every 3 months while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you think you were exposed to HIV-1 or have a flu-like illness while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. • If you do become HIV-1 positive, you need more medicine than TRUVADA alone to treat HIV-1. If you have HIV-1 and take only TRUVADA, your HIV-1 may become harder to treat over time.

• See the “How to Further Reduce Your Risk” section for more information. w

TRUVADA may cause serious side effects, including: • Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection.

TRUVADA is not approved to treat HBV. If you have HBV, your HBV may suddenly get worse if you stop taking TRUVADA. Do not stop taking TRUVADA without first talking to your healthcare provider, as they will need to check your health regularly for several months.

ABOUT TRUVADA FOR PrEP TRUVADA for PrEP is a prescription medicine used together with safer sex practices to help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 through sex. This use is only for HIV-negative adults who are at high risk of getting HIV-1.

• To help determine your risk of getting HIV-1, talk openly with your healthcare provider about your sexual health.

Do NOT take TRUVADA for PrEP if you: • Already have HIV-1 infection or if you do not know your HIV-1 status.

• Take certain medicines to treat hepatitis B infection.

HOW TO TAKE TRUVADA FOR PrEP • Take 1 tablet once a day, every day, not just when you think you have been exposed to HIV-1.

• Do not miss any doses. Missing doses may increase your risk of getting HIV-1 infection.

• Use TRUVADA for PrEP together with condoms and safer sex practices.

• Get tested for HIV-1 at least every 3 months. You must stay HIV-negative to keep taking TRUVADA for PrEP.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF TRUVADA FOR PrEP TRUVADA can cause serious side effects, including: • Those in the “Most Important Information About TRUVADA for PrEP" section.

• New or worse kidney problems, including kidney failure.

• Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis), which is a serious but rare medical emergency that can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: weakness or being more tired than usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath or fast breathing, stomach pain with nausea and vomiting, cold or blue hands and feet, feel dizzy or lightheaded, or a fast or abnormal heartbeat.

• Severe liver problems, which in rare cases can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow, dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored stools, loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea, or stomach-area pain.

• Bone problems.

Common side effects in people taking TRUVADA for PrEP include stomach-area (abdomen) pain, headache, and decreased weight.

These are not all the possible side effects of TRUVADA. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any new symptoms while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Your healthcare provider will need to do tests to monitor your health before and during treatment with TRUVADA for PrEP.

BEFORE TAKING TRUVADA FOR PrEP Tell your healthcare provider if you: • Have or have had any kidney, bone, or liver problems, including hepatitis.

• Have any other medical conditions.

• Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

• Are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed.

Do not breastfeed. If you become HIV-positive, HIV can pass to the baby in breast milk.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take: • Keep a list that includes all prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements, and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist.

• Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist about medicines that should not be taken with TRUVADA for PrEP.

HOW TO FURTHER REDUCE YOUR RISK • Know your HIV status and the HIV status of your partners.

• Get tested for other sexually transmitted infections. Other infections make it easier for HIV to infect you.

• Get information and support to help reduce risky sexual behavior, such as having fewer sex partners.

• Do not share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.

GET MORE INFORMATION • This is only a brief summary of important information about TRUVADA for PrEP. Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist to learn more, including how to prevent HIV infection.

• Go to start.truvada.com or call 1-800-GILEAD-5 • If you need help paying for your medicine, visit start.truvada.com for program information.

TRUVADA FOR PREP, the TRUVADA FOR PREP Logo, the TRUVADA Blue Pill Design, TRUVADA, GILEAD, and the GILEAD Logo are trademarks of Gilead Sciences, Inc., or its related companies.

All other marks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.

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Miami Beach Gay Pride

Parade

Photos: Stephen R. Lang

HOTshots of the week

Courtesy of MARKSLIST.LGBT

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get special Keys to the City.

NEW FRIENDS

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make some new friends at Hunters.

READY 2 MINGLE

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get ready for fun at the MDGLCC Mega Mixer at the Shore Club.

BETTY YAASSSS

u Headliner Betty Who closed out Miami Beach

Gay Pride Saturday with an amazing show.

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My Top 5 Pics of the Week!

Mayor Dean Trantalis and Chuck Nichols at Tuesday's Angels final dinner.

Thursday throwback - Brad Casey with activist Gary Steinsmith.

The "Burger" Club - Rosie's Bar and Grill

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Stephen the Handy Man - He can fix it.

Mike, Nicolette and Jim - Jim's Retirement Celebration - the PUB.

The State of

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Market

9 local real-estate stars answer The Big Question about the South Florida market — and try to sell us on listing or buying with them.

If you want good advice, you go to the pros.

So, for this year's edition of Hotspots' annual Real Estate Issue, we went straight to the experts, the hard-working brokers who write up the listings, host the open houses, take no prisoners at the bargaining table, and close the sales.

We asked a selection of local agents to tell us two things: 1) whether South Florida real estate is still a good investment, and 2) why you should consider listing or buying with them.

So, pull up a chair for this South Florida real-estate masterclass. (Broker responses are listed in the order in which they were received.)

Howard Elfman

Douglas Elliman Real Estate Fort Lauderdale howardelfman.com

Is South Florida still a good place to invest in real estate?

South Florida is a great place to invest in real estate for multiple reasons. First, our cities 46 | Hotspots.LGBT

continue to grow. With that comes more entertainment venues and restaurants, more direct airline flights — both national and international — and more housing alternatives, all of which creates a better quality of living. In addition, more people are choosing South Florida to vacation, as shown by both hotel and Airbnb occupancy.

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One reason for that is easier direct travel with less fear of traveling internationally in today's environment.

New Realty Concepts Oakland Park newrealtyconcep ts.com

Is South Florida still a good place to invest in real estate?

Why should someone choose you as their realtor?

I have been a real estate broker in this market for the past 20 years, with personal sales of thousands of homes and hundreds of millions of dollars. I am service-driven and a client-focused professional who always puts the needs of my clients first. I have local, national and international reach and am deeply involved in my profession and the community. I'm District Vice President for Florida Realtors and past President of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Realtors Association.

I sit on the Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Fort Lauderdale as well as the board of directors for Riverwalk Trust, just to name a few. Put my experience and knowledge to work for you.

Derrick Mandoza

Keller Williams Realty, Inc. Palm Beach Gardens derrickmandoza .kw.com

Is South Florida still a good place to invest in real estate?

South Florida is a great place to invest in real estate. PricewaterhouseCoopers ranks the east coast of Florida, Miami/Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beaches, No. 3 in the nation for new population growth. On average, single-family home prices are increasing at 8% annually, and with the new tax laws implemented, we are going to see real estate take off.

Why should someone choose you as their realtor?

As an agent with Keller Williams, the No. 1 real-estate brokerage in the country, I'm able to bring national visibility and branding to your property while utilizing a comprehensive sales team to provide the specialized service and care you deserve.

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Valuations have doubled since 2011. You can't randomly pick a home and win. But there are three ways to end up smelling like D&G and not Old Spice. First, be patient.

You're buying for the long haul. Own for 10 years, and you should make out all right.

And don't refinance! Second, find a home needing some improvements. Finally, focus on neighborhoods that are relatively undervalued. Ideally, seek to do all three.

Why should someone choose you as their realtor?

I'm uniquely positioned to help with all these. My proprietary research has identified locations that are both undervalued and have ample nearby amenities — thus ideal for longer-term ownership. And although certain improvements add more value to a property than their cost, the magnitude of improvement varies greatly by neighborhood. My fact-based analyses offer clients better protection than any “rule of thumb” could.

Paul Slutsky

RE/MAX Fort Lauderdale paulsellshomes.c om

Is South Florida still a good place to invest in real estate?

With our amazing weather, South Florida continues to be a hotbed for investors.

Statistics show continuous growth in Broward County, and there's no end in sight.

Prices are rising, and inventory is low. With that combination, South Florida is the perfect place for an investor to feel confident that his investment will show a return.

Why should someone choose you as their realtor?

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over 25 years. I treat my clients like friends.

When I take a client out to see properties, I look at it as if I'm spending the day with a friend, and we just happen to be looking for homes. I hold the hand of every one of my clients until the end. I don't pass you off to a processor, nor do I work on a team. When you work with me, you know I'm the one who's going to show up, from the first showing to the day we go to the closing table.

Frank Vigliotti

ONE Sotheby's International Realty Fort Lauderdale/Mia mi Beach henrifrank.com

Is South Florida still a good place to invest in real estate?

South Florida has always been a strong region for a real-estate investment. Whether the market is flat, downward or on an upward trajectory, here in South Florida we are always selling properties. Our real-estate market is unique: We attract many different buyers from all over the country and worldwide. We get buyers for a primary residence or a second home as well as investors.

Why should someone choose you as their realtor?

[My business partner] Henri Vezie has been selling real estate here since 1999, and I have since 2005. With that experience, we have a long list of clients that includes investors who are always interested in buying real estate in South Florida. We recently sold a condominium to an investor from New York who plans to remodel and rent as an income source. Given our location as coastline communities — Wilton Manors, Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Pompano Beach, Hollywood, Miami Beach — there are always people who want to come here and fulfill their dream of living by the sea. Our homestead exemption [on taxes] and [the lack of] state income tax also attract buyers to our region. Our job market is strong, and the jobless rate falls below national levels. Henri and I serve all types of buyers and sellers with million-dollar 50 | Hotspots.LGBT

service, no matter the price point. We are always available to speak to you about anything real estate. If you are wondering the value of your property, just contact us and we can give you a valuation.

Brian S. Bedigian

Coral Shores Realty Fort Lauderdale brianbftl.com

Is South Florida still a good place to invest in real estate?

South Florida has in the past and will continue to attract vacationers, snowbirds and residents who wish to relocate full time.

Our climate of sunshine and economic growth will always [make South Florida] a great place to invest in property.

Why should someone choose you as their realtor?

As a fulltime realtor in Broward County for the last 25 years, I have seen two major cycles of sales and the rebound of values.

We always bounce back. I've had the pleasure to work with new clients, past clients and their friends and family. I offer my full dedication and commitment to my clients to help them buy or sell their homes — asking myself, “How would I want my realtor to conduct business?” — and that turns clients into customers for life.

Frank Rubino

Castelli Real Estate Services Wilton Manors therubinogroup. com

Is South Florida still a good place to invest in real estate?

How's the weather? Well... look around: We live in paradise! With an average temperature of 76 degrees and miles of sunny beaches, it's no wonder South Florida continues to be a great place for real-estate investment. And compared to other major markets, our prices are still affordable.

Why should someone choose you as their realtor?

With over 25 years of real-estate sales experience in South Florida, a thorough understanding of specific eastside Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods, and a business degree from Hofstra University, I am more than qualified to effectively negotiate a fair price for both buyers and sellers. So, whether you're looking for a second home, a beach getaway or a property that's walking distance to Wilton Drive, let me make your real estate dreams become reality.

David Lopez

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Realty Aventura bhhsfloridarealty. com

Is South Florida still a good place to invest in real estate?

South Florida is definitely among the top places to invest in real estate. This is evident in the vast number of foreign investors who are attracted to the great things South

Florida has to offer. Florida is known across the globe as the American Riviera, and buyers will always be attracted to Florida due to our year-round sunshine and the diverse lifestyle that Florida offers.

Why should someone choose you as their realtor?

Connie Cabral, who leads our team, has established herself as a top producer, ranking in the top half of the 1% in the Network nationwide for five consecutive years. Connie's success, coupled with my diverse knowledge and experience in the different aspects of the real-estate industry, offer an unparalleled force when it comes to representing you. Our success is based on our commitment to our clients, ability to connect with all cultures, unmatched knowledge of the market, and most important: listening to our clients' needs and wants.

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There’s No Business Like Show Business Staging a home can be the secret to a faster — and more lucrative — sale

A

staged home is a sold home.

That’s what I always say.

Now, I may be a little biased since I am in the business: My company, Florida Stage Hands, currently has 15 homes staged across South Florida.

But I’m not the only one who sees the value in staging a property. The National Association of Realtors estimates that for every $100 invested in staging, the potential return is $400.

Why does staging make a difference?

Well, most buyers can’t visualize what an empty space could or should be, and “virtual staging” can often leave buyers disoriented when they actually come to see a property.

I like to think of staging as “Show time!”

It provides an opportunity to show a property to its best advantage, highlighting positives and minimizing negatives. It can also entice a buyer by giving them a taste of what it might be like to live in a particular home. We have four different designers, with styles from traditional to very contemporary, who are expert at creating a vision of what life in a property for sale could be like.

They must be doing something right because the average listing time for one of our staged homes is just 47 days — and it’s not unusual for a home buyer to purchase all the furniture and accessories in one of

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By Robert Geary MacKilligan our projects!

Now, it’s not every buyer that can shop like that. And not every seller can afford to hire a professional staging company. But every seller can do a few things around a property to speed the sale and boost the sale price. Here are some of my go-to staging tips.

Curb Appeal

They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Whether the property you’re staging is a condo or a single-family home, a few potted plants will add a pop of color by the door and say “welcome.” Speaking of that door, when’s the last time you took a good look at yours? If the finish is beat, consider painting it or sanding and re-staining. Is the hardware worn out, rusty, or dated?

Swap it out for something new. Same thing goes for your mailbox: If it’s dented, damaged, or looks worn out, consider a replacement.

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Open concept European kitchen • Stainless steel appliances • Built in washer & dryer • Oversized balcony • Fort Lauderdale skyline & Wilton Drive views Custom murphy bed in guest bedroom • 2 deeded parking spaces Gym/fitness center • Resort style pool 2 bed/2.5 bath • 1,645 sq. ft Listed by

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Entryway Curb appeal doesn’t stop at the curb — or even at the front door. You want to impress a prospective buyer the moment they enter your home. Whether or not you have an actual foyer, make the entryway a focal point. A console table topped with a vase of fresh flowers will delight both the eye and the nose (I like lilies, both for their glamour and fragrance). An arrangement of colorful glassware in different shapes and sizes is also great on a console or shelf. Got a cramped entryway? Expand the space with a tall, framed mirror propped against the wall.

Living Room Declutter, declutter, declutter! And that goes for the whole house. A fresh coat of paint will get you the most bang for your buck. Then add a few pieces of unique art. Thrift stores and discount department stores can be good sources. We love Home Goods!

Dining Room If your dining table is wood, polish it up. For glass or chrome, just keep it spotless. Add table settings and a colorful centerpiece to showcase your home as a place to entertain.

Kitchen Everybody knows kitchens and bathrooms can make or break a sale. If a kitchen remodel is not in the cards (or budget!), change out dated cabinet knobs and pulls. Paint the walls, backsplash, or ceiling with a natural color that will complement the cabinets. Decluttering is again key: Limit countertops to just one or two nice-looking appliances.

Bathrooms Think: boutique-hotel bathroom. Think: spa. First, hide all your personal lotions and potions. Nobody wants to see that. Paint the walls a color that enhances the bathroom tile, and put out towels that match the color

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scheme. If the caulk around the tub or shower is dirty or damaged, consider recaulking. Swap out dated vanity hardware. If you have a large bathroom with plenty of counter space? Splurge on some candles and potpourri.

Master Bedroom Paint the entire room, with maybe a pop of color to just one wall. Spring for a new comforter set for the bed. Clean out that closet, and make it look like a true walk-in (if it is one). Donate or consign any clothes or accessories you haven’t used in the last year. Consign your things, and they might even help cover some of your staging expenses!

The Grounds Keep your yard as neat and tidy as the house now is. If you’re too busy to stay on top of things yourself, hire someone to help out while your property is on the market. If you have the budget, add some special color to the landscaping.

If you’re not handy in all the skills we’ve covered (landscaping, painting, etc.), ask the broker listing your home to recommend help. Remember, your home is probably one of the largest investments you’ll make in your lifetime. As you prefer to sell that valuable asset, make sure you have the right professionals working to maximize your return.

Robert Geary MacKilligan is the owner of the home-staging company Florida Stage Hands (floridastagehands.com) and Designs of Wilton Manors. He is also Executive Vice President of Galleria International Realty (galleriarealtors.com).

Walk-at-a-Glance Lace Up for the 30th-Annual AIDS Walk Miami

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What is it? Duh. Miami’s largest HIV/ AIDS awareness fundraiser.

When is it? Sunday, April 22. On-site registration opens at 8am. Opening ceremonies are at 8:30. The Walk kicks off at 9am.

The cause: Fighting HIV/AIDS right here at home. All funds raised are used in MiamiDade and Broward to help diverse communities in need. Critical services include case management, housing assistance, food assistance, counseling, HIV testing, prevention outreach, and education, The beneficiaries:

Care Resource, South Florida’s oldest and largest HIV/AIDS service organization, currently serves about 15,000 clients Food-for-Life-Network provides and delivers groceries, meals (48,000 a year!) and

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nutritional education to people living with chronic illnesses in Miami-Dade County.

THE WALK

How far: 5K (that’s 3.1 miles for you silly, metric-phobic Americans).

Starting line: SoundScape Park (500 17th St., Miami Beach).

Finish line: Also… SoundScape Park. in between: Enjoy an invigorating

Sunday sashay through the scenic streets of South Beach with thousands of friends.

And exes. And, if you’re lucky, future exes.

The look: Out, loud and proud. Sexy?

Yes! Slutty? Not us. No, never! (Don’t you dare listen to what our shady, jealous friends say!) Sensible shoes are a must, as is sunblock (or, perhaps, an umbrella or poncho, ’cause the Walk goes on rain or shine, ladies!).

Stay hydrated! Plenty of water will be available both in SoundScape Park and along the Walk route. Hotspots, a longtime sponsor of the event, is donating all that water, and we’ll be right there along the route to cheer you on and make sure everybody is moist as can be.

THE POST-WALK CELEBRATION

Starts: As soon you haul your tired ass

across the finish line. We’re waiting.

On the mic: The Notorious MC Danny G

(Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber, yo!).

The shows: Live performances (that’s

L-I-V-E “live,” not Mariah New Year’s “live”) by recording artists Daniel Patrick Ellis and Jane Catt.

Self-care time! Complimentary

massages from Educating Hands School of Massage, HIV testing, free wellness screenings, carnival games, giveaways, pet adoptions, and dozens of booths with information about medical and support resources.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Sponsorship: Support your family and

friends who are walking.

Walk: Start a team, join a team or simply

register as an individual, or “Sleep Walker”. It’s only $25 to register, but $50 gets you a Walk t-shirt.

And you know you want one!

Register at aidswalkmiami.org.

And now, a word from Grand Marshal Jorge Bernal, host of Telemundo’s “Suelta La Sopa”:

“Advances in treatment and new prevention strategies have now made “Getting to Zero” — zero new infections, zero deaths, zero stigma — an achievable goal!

Please join me and thousands of others who are committed to getting to zero by participating in AIDS Walk Miami.”

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Miss Miami Beach Gay Pride Pageant

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“A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN” GETS A SHOW OF ITS OWN Remember that scene in A League of Their Own where Rosie O'Donnell talks about feeling different from the other women, and how that was pretty much all the lesbian coding the script was willing to give to Rosie O'Donnell in a movie about women's baseball? The movie was much like Fried Green Tomatoes in that it was entirely about lesbians except not willing to be about them at all, yet still somehow iconic and queer in retrospect. Isn't it time, then, for a reboot that allows its sporty gals not just a chance to play ball but also, perhaps, a shot at kissing the not-male player (or fan) of their fondest dreams? Yes, it is, and thanks to Broad City's Abbi Jacobson and Mozart in The Jungle producer Will Graham, it's happening.

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characters, but will follow the league as they travel the country hitting triples for feminism. And, no, we don't have any inside information about how much lesbian content there'll be, it's just that we know, y'know?

Because, please, have you seen Broad City?

BEN PLATT WILL “RUN THIS TOWN” Everybody wants to be in the Ben Platt business these days. That's understandable, of course, the natural outcome of the Tony Awardwinning actor making hundreds of theatergoers weep on the daily during his run in Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen. Next up for the young, queer song-anddance man is a drama called Run This Town from firsttime director Ricky Tollman, who's also the screenwriter.

It's about a journalist (Platt) who stumbles onto the scandal-filled trail of an obnoxious politician. Damien Lewis (Homeland) is the

wicked lawmaker, and Vampire Diaries' Nina Dobrev and Mena Massoud, the star of Disney's live-action Aladdin, have signed on to play political operatives.

Obviously, it would be better if there were musical numbers — wouldn't everything in life? — but we're happy Mr. Platt's star keeps rising. And it's a timely project, considering the record number of horrible politicians walking around Washington, D.C. these days.

Now, if only art had the power to run them all out of office....

A SITCOM FROM STEVEN SODERBERGH AND GREGG ARAKI?!

Veteran queer filmmaker Gregg Araki (Mysterious Skin) and Steven Soderbergh (Unsane) might not be the first names to come to mind when the word “sitcom” pops up, but don't be so quick to think a comedy collab can't work. Soderbergh will produce Araki's latest project for Starz, a half-hour comedy

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called Now, Apocalypse, and if you think about Araki joints like Nowhere and the pitch-black comedy of his early films such as The Living End, you can probably see where this could go. The show will focus on a young person with the mythically resonant name Ulysses, and his journey, alongside a cast of fellow travelers, will involve the search for love, sex and fame in the coolest corners of Los Angeles. To keep it youthful, Araki is cowriting with Vogue.com sex columnist Karley Sciortino, who also hosts Viceland's kink-intensive sex series, Slutever. Considering that a recent episode of that show involved people who fantasized about doing it with werewolves and that Araki's own delirious cult film Nowhere involved lots of sex — as well as encounters with cockroachlike monsters — this is probably going to be a pretty trippy apocalypse.

ALIA SHAWKAT and HOLLIDAY GRAINGER

ALIA SHAWKAT AND HOLLIDAY GRAINGER: PARTY “ANIMALS” We follow Alia Shawkat's film and TV projects because she never bores us.

The Arrested Development star makes the kind of career moves we applaud and admire, whether it's the nervy cult comedy Search

Party or the acclaimed series Transparent. So we have every intention of following her to Animals, the latest film from director Sophie Hyde. Hyde's earlier project, 52 Tuesdays, was about a teenage girl with a gender-transitioning parent, which won acclaim at a variety of film festivals.

Animals is based on British author Emma Jane Unsworth's well-received novel of the same name (Unsworth will also do the screen adaptation) and will star Shawkat and Holliday Grainger (Cinderella) as young twentysomethings staggering into adulthood while maintaining a commitment to relentless partying. In other words, it's probably the story of your life, and we're going to trust that any life lessons learned won't be overly earnest.

Romeo San Vicente can't be tamed.

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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.

ThePUB 2283 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors ThePUBWM.com New Menu, New Chef. Stop by this center of the drive popular Bar and restaurant.

Great small menu with appetizers and sandwiches, with daily menu specials.

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

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he latest Cirque du Soleil spectacular to pitch its tent in Miami is extra fiery — and extra fresh. After touring five Latin American countries in 2017, and entertaining one million fans, Sép7imo Día – No Descansaré is making its U.S. debut.

The show was written and directed by Michel Laprise, who directed Cirque´s KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities (as well as Madonna´s MDNA Tour!), and its official description makes it sound epic: “Sép7imo Día conjures a world outside of time, a place where emotions ebb and flow like the tide, pulsing to the rhythm of the band's emblematic songs.”

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By Scott Holland

And by “band,” they don't just mean the talented group of musicians playing during the show. Sép7imo Día is inspired by the musical legacy of the iconic Argentine rock band Soda Stereo, a megastar trio that ruled the music scene throughout much of Latin America in the 1980s and '90s, before splitting up in 1997.

In Sép7imo Día, Cirque has tried to capture the wave of euphoria that swept Latin America in 2007 when, after a decade of separation, Soda Stereo reunited for its Me Verás Volver Tour. The Cirque production celebrates the beloved band's deep connection with its fans, and in true rock-and-roll fashion, the show even

We interact with the audience a lot, so it's a very up-close-andpersonal show.” features a seatless area of the arena near the stage called the Zoom Zone, where select and, we assume, especially animated members of the audience take in the show while up on their feet.

Before rising to join the fun in the Zoom Zone, I decided to first sit down with Artistic Director Sean McKeown to get the scoop on Sép7imo Día — and find out just what a Cirque du Soleil artistic director does.

Were you always a performer, even as a child?

Yes. As a boy, I went alone to a local pantomime production, and I got very interested. The next year, I participated as an actor and singer. I think I was 9 or 10. I became the principle character, and it was a great introduction to the stage.

What was your first professional gig?

I was 19 and working as an actor in Melbourne, Australia. I did a commercial

for a bank in Asia. They wanted students to get their first credit card.

When did you know performing would be your career?

I knew at an early age. I also played a musical instrument, so I didn't know what kind of performer I would be, but I knew I would be a performer. I eventually chose acting as the [discipline] I preferred.

How did you get hired at Cirque du Soleil?

I was doing a lot of voiceover work, [but days] I managed a group of people for a FOX cable company in Australia. The company went through a restructuring, and I found myself with a summer off — but being well paid! Cirque du Soleil was coming to town and needed ushers. I applied and got the job. The minute I walked into the big top, it felt like I came home, and I decided it was time to go back to pure and proper entertainment. From there, I went into backstage management,

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and then general stage manager, and finally artistic director.

What are the duties of the artistic director?

I am responsible for the entire artistic team: wardrobe, physiotherapists, stage management, artists, etc. Ultimately, I'm responsible for the look and the quality of the show, for seeing that it makes the appropriate evolutions, that the acrobatic level remains high, and that the audience has an amazing time — as they should when they come to see a show produced by Cirque du Soleil!

What Cirque shows have you worked on, other than this one? Do you have a favorite?

I've worked on Alegria, Dralion, Quidam, The Beatles LOVE and now Sép7imo Día – No Descansaré. I've loved every show when I was working on it, so I can't pick just one. It's like asking a father to pick a favorite child: It's too difficult!

You've toured all over the world. Do you have a favorite city?

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adore London. And in the States, I love New York City and San Francisco.

What should readers expect from “Sép7imo Día”?

A “wow” show with a lot of original acrobatics. We also interact with the audience a lot, so it's a very up-close-andpersonal show. They should also expect beautiful live music, and everything Cirque is known for!

Sép7imo Día is at Watsco Center in Coral Gables through April 22nd.

For info and tickets (from $55), visit: cirquedusoleil.com/Sép7imo-dia.

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Rabbi David Seidenberg recently wrote a blog post about his college classmate, FOX News host Laura Ingraham: “Back in 1984, when we were both enrolled at Dartmouth College, she secretly recorded a confidential support group for gay students, and published a transcript in The Dartmouth Review — complete with the names of the students at the meeting, students who were in the closet, back in the day when being outed could mean getting rejected for jobs and attacked by drunken frat boys.”

Many years later Ingraham expressed regret over this.

That’s something she has a knack for, apparently: doing totally reprehensible things and then offering a weak apology.

Case in point: Ingraham’s recent Twitter tantrum in which she teased Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg because he didn’t get accepted to a number of colleges he’d applied to.

As you know, Hogg is a high school student. A 17-year-old. A child. Ingraham is, purportedly, a fullgrown adult. One without a filter or any compassion.

This isn’t the first time Ingraham has bared her fangs at a child. She has described the existence of transgender kids as “this new gender-bending phenomenon, which clearly is facilitated and encouraged by a popular culture that seems to have concluded that, you know, traditional gender roles are yesterday’s news.”

Traditional gender roles, which have been used to keep women subservient and men violent, and are the basis for sexism, homophobia and transphobia, are something the right-wing loves to champion, which makes sense when you consider how morally corrupt their agenda is.

Ingraham has a gay brother. You would think that might bring her around on issues of LGBTQ equality, but it hasn’t. She’s spoken out against marriage equality, saying she feared it would make Catholics look like bad people for discriminating against gays.

This isn’t the first time Ingraham has bared her fangs at a child.”

I could go on and on about the many racist and stupid things Ingraham has said, but you can Google that shit if you want.

Instead, I would like to predict that at some point in the future people will look back at the time when some Americans vilified young survivors of a horrific school shooting for daring to demand that elected officials do something to curb gun violence, and they will wonder how a country that valued its guns more than its children managed to survive.

That is, of course, assuming we have a future.

If we continue like this, we’ll be a country full of angry, heavily armed white men in MAGA and “Who Farted?” hats. Of course, that probably wouldn’t sound like a bad outcome to Ingraham.

After all, instead of having advertisers flee her show after her latest vile outburst, her ratings would go through the roof. And she wouldn’t have to apologize to anybody.

In case that golden future fails to materialize, maybe Ingraham could just try being a better person.

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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HOT BODIES

ON YOUR WORKOUTS THIS SPRING!

by Tom Bonanti

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pring is a wonderful time of the year: The whole world hits refresh! It's a great season to clean out closets, build new habits, and get out and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. With this renewed enthusiasm, it's also an ideal time to put the fire back into your fitness regimen.

This week I count down my springtime checklist for better workouts and a healthier, happier, more attractive you.

#5 Update your workout drag.

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in lightweight, moisture-wicking fabrics?

While you're shopping, make new sneakers a priority. All exercise requires a strong, supportive base, so if you feel like splurging, do it on shoes. If you can, invest in both a cross-trainer for lifting and a solid, durable running shoe for cardio work. Your feet are worth the expense.

#4 Clean out your cupboards.

Candy, cookies, pretzels, and chips add nothing to your life except empty calories and unwanted inches on your waistline. Processed meats and cheeses, white bread and potatoes, and high-fat condiments like mayonnaise and bottled salad dressings are even worse for

your health. Try shopping at an outdoor farmers market for fresh fruits, vegetables,

race — anything! Just keep your exercise fun, challenging, and a consistent part of your daily life.

#2 You do you. whole grains, and nuts. Supplement those staples with fresh cuts of meat and fish from your local butcher, fishmonger, or grocery.

Eating healthier can help you feel better, live longer and look sexier.

Training and shaping your body is a lifetime project that requires effort, work, and patience to accomplish great things.

Customizing a plan to suit your own abilities and preferences is key. If you loathe counting calories, focus instead on portion control.

Despise the idea of dieting? Turn your attention to developing a creative nutritional plan. Don't have endless hours to spend in the gym? Start with lifting weights twice a week for 20 minutes. Do some power walking with a co-worker at lunchtime. There are myriad opportunities to slide into a health and fitness routine, make it your own, and keep it consistent.

#3 Shake up your fitness routine.

If you have a particular body part you want to tone or build, find some online workouts focused on that area, and add a few new exercises to your routine. Keep an eye on Twitter and Facebook for articles and products that might be helpful, and be open to feedback and suggestions from friends.

You may even want to team up with a likeminded workout bud. Change gyms, if necessary. Mix things up with outdoor sports like swimming, tennis, golf, or running. Hire a personal trainer, take a class, sign up for a

#1 Check up before you tune up.

Only about 20 percent of Americans see their doctor for a yearly exam. Sure, we all hate waiting rooms — not to mention, a bossy doctor reading us the riot act. But high cholesterol, out-of-control blood pressure and vitamin deficiencies can be silent killers over time. So, be sure to have an expert take a look under the hood before you hit the gas on your exciting new spring fitness regimen!

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The Arsht Center's Fun Home puts the “fun” in dysfunctional. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||| BY BILL HENNING rowing up is hard. Especially when you've got a secret. And you have to help out at the family business: a funeral home.

What's that you say? Sounds like perfect material for a musical!

Well, of course it is.

And not just any musical: A five-time Tony Award-winner that made its South Florida debut just last week.

Fun Home is the story of Alison, a successful, forty-something graphic novelist who's looking back on her life as she writes — and draws — her autobiography. The musical is based on the bestselling memoir by Alison Bechdel, creator of the beloved, long-running (1983–2008) comic strip Dykes to Watch Out For (and winner of a 2014 MacArthur Fellows “genius grant”).

The show focuses on two periods in Alison's life: at age 10, growing up in a family dominated by her brilliant father and working with her brothers in the funeral home (which inspires the show's title song!); and as a 19-year-old college freshman, out on her own for the first time and 114 | Hotspots.LGBT

struggling to tell the family she's a lesbian.

But Alison isn't the only one with something to hide. Her father Bruce has secrets too. What kind of secrets? The kind that might be particularly resonant for LGBT audiences.

What follows is a funny, heart-achingly honest tale of coming out and coming of age, a story that touches on everything from first love, untimely death, and gender roles to compulsive home renovation, The Partridge Family, and the timeless allure of keychaintoting bulldykes.

The Arsht production closes out the season for its Theater Up Close Series, and you certainly can get up close to all the Fun because the show is staged in the plus intime Carnival Studio Theater. Tucked inside the Ziff Ballet Opera House, this 60-by-70-foot “black box” performance space seats fewer than 300 people.

It's the perfect venue for the musical, which was developed over a period of five years — and workshopped everywhere from the Ojai Playwrights Conference to Sundance Theatre

Lab to New York City's Public Theater — before opening at Circle in the Square Theatre in 2015.

Broadway's first show to feature an out, lesbian lead character, Fun Home racked up enough awards to fill a Subaru Outback before hitting the Tony trifecta: winning the 2015 awards for Best Musical, and Best Book of a Musical, and Best Score (New York Times critic Anthony Tomassini dubbed Jeanine Tesori's score a “masterpiece”).

Helming the Arsht production is Zoetic Stage Artistic Director Stuart Meltzer. “Fun Home is a unique musical that touches audiences' souls with its clear storytelling and honesty,” he says.

“The musical is unafraid and Alison Bechdel's story resonates with so many people because we all can relate to the dynamics of family, whether that family is functional or dysfunctional.”

Fun Home runs Thursday–Sunday through May 13 at the Arsht Center's Carnival Studio Theater. For tix ($50–$55): 305-949-6722 or arshtcenter.org.

If you've got any friends with functional families, tell 'em their tickets are on me!

The Broadway production of Fun Home racked up enough awards to fill a Subaru Outback before hitting the Tony trifecta.”

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