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What’s Hot | Scott Holland’s Guide to Events in SoFla The Hot List | Top 10 Happenings in South Florida this Week Deep Inside Hollywood On the Scene | Stephen R. Lang’s Hot Pics of the Week Feature | Local Gay Sports Teams Outlook | Pompano Bill’s Top 5 Pics Genre Latino | Conexiones: Gnetwork360 Creep of the Week | Bill Schuette Hot Bodies | Great Gains with Cable Exercises The Frivolist | Tips For Dealing With Social Media Stress Feature | Big News from two of Miami's important Organizations

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DIRECTORY OF LGBT AND LGBT-FRIENDLY BUSINESSES

HOT SHOTS:

Georgies Alibi/Monkey Bar • GLBX Mixer • MDGLCC • ResQMe • thePUB

ON THE COVER: Gus Kenworthy photographed by Ralph Lauren

WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOT

By Scott Holland

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South Florida

ast Friday, Jerry and the entire staff of Mona's celebrated their 21st Anniversary featuring, a Hot Diggity Dog Cookout, and lots of

giveaways. Congrats to Jerry and wishing him many more years of success! Saturday was a busy day of events starting with the

Pride Center's monthly Flea Market, which was a huge success. The flea market not only fills up almost all the outside parking lot spaces, but the inside auditorium as well. If you like Flea Markets, put this on your monthly list of events. 8 | Hotspots.LGBT

That afternoon we went to the Dudes Barber Grand

Opening, which featured performances by Company B, Nikki Adams, and many others. Seen amongst the crowd was VJ Barry, VJ Marky, Terry DeCarlo and hubby Bill, Dawn, Steve Shires and many more. Congrats to Frank and Barry and their entire staff on a fabulous grand opening!

Later on we headed to Matty's Wilton Park who hosted the Kenny Silverman's - Silverman Super Villains Turnabout. The event had several

silent auction items, drag performances from Anna Rexia and many players. They also held a Bachelor Auction that brought in over $500.

After midnight we headed to Ramrod who was featuring their monthly Pig Dance (#120) , which featured music by DJ Daniel Krisophere and as usual

they were packed with leather men and those that love them! Seen there was Mr. IML 2018, James Lee!

On Sunday, Flip Flops dockside Eatery held their monthly T Dance which featured hostess Amanda Austin, DJ Robert Lavalle, and special guests, Alexis De La Mer and Saphyre L'sweet Cardoza. As usual, this monthly t-dance was packed!

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Sunday early evening, The Pub featured “BrutBears” Bear Necessi-T Dance from 4 to 10pm, which featured the sounds of DJ Guy Degiacinto, and sexy Go-Go bear Dancers! u FRIDAY AUG 10

The Pub presents Menergy: Leather, which is a social and dance party for those into leather and kink starting at 9:30pm. The event will feature VJ Marky Mark, and shows by NBB.

u SATURDAY AUG 11 Unity Coalitions 2018 State of Hate Summit takes place today from 9am to 2 pm at Miami Beach Community Church – Hice Hall, 1620 Drexel Avenue. The State Of

Hate Summit was established in 2011 to create dialogue & bring together local, state & federal law enforcement, along with community leaders, to discuss how to educate, reduce and more accurately identify “Hate Crimes & Bullying” in our communities. The Summit goals and expectations are to talk about crime and discrimination, sexual orientation, labels and perception, opioids and bullying…and how to improve community relations and reduce attacks to our community. This will be an open and honest review through a series of exercises and panel discussions. For more information go to: Unitycoalition.org.

Southern Nights presents “Destination Saturdays: ABC Party, Anything But Clothes” with a best outfit contest with $250 in cash and prizes. The night will star RuPaul's Drag Race's Roxxxy Andrews along with Fantasia Gaga Royale, Cara Cavalli and Marci Mogul with no cover for 21+ all night.

Georgie's Alibi/Monkey Bar presents, direct from London, “Twisted: Bear Fort Lauderdale” version, where they invite you to unleash your inner deviant. The night will feature twisted beats by Paul Coals, and also feature beefy go-go bears. 9pm to 2am with no cover. The Ramrod presents their monthly “Underground Invasion,” (2nd Saturday of the month) where it's all about the music with DJ Tomas Arias.

Join the SAGE Book Group as they discuss the Pulitzer Prize winning novel - Less by Andrew Sean Greer, from 11am to 12 noon at the Stonewall Library, 1300 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. All are welcome - no reservation is required.

Gary Santis Events in association with Hilton Wolman Events, Alexey Roude and Mel Chesnut present the 20th anniversary of “Black Fort Lauderdale” at the Manor Complex. The night will star DJ Dani Toro and feature fetish performances, dancers and over the top productions

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in the Ballroom. In The Ivy Dance Room and patio, Noche Latina Saturdays celebrates with performances by Miss Florida F.I. 2017/18 Kalah Mendoza, Miss Noche Latina 2018 Estephania St. Lords, DJ Larry Larr and sexy Latin GoGo Papi's. Saturdays at the Manor is from 11pm to 4 am and feature NO COVER before midnight (FL Res) and only $7 for members after midnight and $10 for non-members (1820 - $12 all night).

operational a few days later. IGT's Dynasty Auto Roulette retains all the functionality and excitement of the live table game in a relaxed environment, which makes it very approachable for new players. The game includes all traditional bets. u WEDNESDAY AUG 15

Pride Skate Nights (3rd Wednesday of each month), is a unique fundraising event benefitting Wilton Manors u MONDAY AUG 13 Stonewall Pride Parade and Seminole Casino Coconut Street Festival and takes place Creek will be the first casino in at Xtreme Action Park from 8Florida to receive IGT's 11p.m.. The event features Dynasty Auto Roulette roller skating, dancing, DJ Cliff, Electronic Table Games Kitty Meow, special guests and (ETG), which are scheduled to a full liquor bar. The after party be delivered today, and will be is at LeBoy with no cover. But

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McQueen the Movie (documentary), tells the story of the iconic and sometimes controversial fashion designer Alexander McQueen. Even for someone, like myself, who is not a fashionista, this personal look at the extraordinary life, career and artistry of Lee Alexander McQueen was fascinating and I learned a lot. Through exclusive interviews with his closest friends and family 10 | Hotspots.LGBT

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will be invited to join The tickets online at: Xtremeactionpark.com/stonew Friends of Mockingbird Trail to explore first-hand the socially all-pride-skate-nights. impactful art installation. To Business for the Arts Broward RSVP, call 954-940-5344 or email rvegas@bfabroward.org. (BFA) presents its Arts Mean Business Speaker Series u HOT STUFF featuring Rebecca Bradley of Cadence Landscape Architects The Grille, on the Drive presents Summer Sunset and Jordan Magid of Unconventional as they share specials where 6 of their most the thought process behind the popular entrees (full size) are collaboration for “Main Course,” only $9.95 from 4-6pm Monday through Thursday with the the first multi-sensory mural brought to Broward County's purchase of a beverage. You can Mockingbird Trail from 5:30 to also add the Salad bar and 7 p.m. at Wells Coffee, 737 NE choice of 2 soups for only $3.95. 2nd Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. The Dermalucence is having a event is free and open to the public. Complimentary cocktails Summer Special where Botox is only $11 per unit with the and hors d'oeuvres will be served at 5:30 p.m. followed by first 5 units free. Call them the presentation at 6 p.m. After today for a free consultation at the artists' presentation, guests 954-260-7137

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including some with recovered archives, (Alexander McQueen, Gary James McQueen, Janet McQueen, Dana McQueen, Naomi Campbell, Grace Jones, Charlie Rose, André Leon Talley and the recently deceased star of the Ladies of London, Annabelle Neilson who was the onetime muse of McQueen), McQueen is an authentic celebration and thrilling portrait of an inspired yet tortured fashion visionary. Directed by Ian Bonhôte and codirected/written by Peter Ettedgui.

For anyone who is a fashionista or just loves watching and knowing about fashion this is a must see. This movie is worth watching just for the archive footage of some of For more information on McQueen, go to: his iconic runways. bleeckerstreetmedia.com/mcqeen.

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MDGLCC

Luncheon at Hialeah Race Track

Photos: Stephen R. Lang

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CONCERT – SHAKIRA The Twelve-time Grammy Award-winner and international superstar brings her El Dorado World Tour, to South Florida (this was the tour that was originally scheduled for January and original tickets are valid). EL DORADO, which hit #1 on iTunes in 37 countries and held 5 of the top 10 spots on the iTunes Latino Chart within hours of its release. Wed, August 15; 7:30pm; BB&T Center ((1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise); Tix: start at $39.50); ThebbtCenter.com TOUR - I LOVE THE 90’S Who doesn’t love the music of the 90’s, well you can relive it one more time as Rockfest Concerts presents this tour featuring Vanilla Ice, Coolio, Kid N Play, Montell Jordan, All 4 One, and Tone Loc Sat, August 11, 7- 11pm; Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater (16801 Miramar Pkwy Miramar); Tix start at $39; rockfestconcerts.com SPORTS - MONSTER JAM This is the ultimate in monster truck racing, as mechanical beasts compete against each other.Three show dates have been announced in South Florida and fans in Sunrise, will get a special treat for the events as they will feature a dirt floor for competition. Sat & Sun, August 11-12; BB&T Center (1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise); Tix: start at $20: ThebbtCenter.com CONCERT – IMAGINE DRAGONS One of the biggest bands in the world right now are on tour in 2018 with their latest album “Evolve”! The name “Evolve,” is indicative of the band’s changing direction, both musically and personally, over time. Thurs, August 9; 7pm; Coral Sky Amphitheatre (601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach); Tix: start at $54; amphitheatrewestpalmbeach.com. ORCHESTRA’S - SUMMERFEST 2018 Symphony of the Americas presents its annual summer music festival featuring its principal musicians and soloists from acclaimed orchestras throughout Europe. Conductor James Brooks-Bruzzese leads the ensemble in the music of Bach, Handel, Saint-Saens, Mozart, Delibes, Ginastera and Gardel. Thurs, August 09; 7pm-9pm; River of Grass ArtsPark (17195 Sheridan St. Pembroke Pines) Tix: Free Hotspots.LGBT | 23

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COMEDIAN - DAN CUMMINS The comedian’s observational and autobiographical stand-up has earned him two Comedy Central specials. The host of the weekly “Timesuck” podcast recently released his fifth comedy album, “Don’t Wake the Bear,” and was the first comic chosen to be spotlighted by Pandora. Fri, August 10 - Sun, August 12; Palm Beach Improv (550 S. Rosemary Ave. West Palm Beach); Tix: $20; Palmbeachimprov.com MUSEUM - FREE FAMILY DAY Free admission the second Saturday of the month with activities for families from 1-4 p.m., including family-friendly tours and chances for children to create art. The museum also is free to visitors the first Thursday of every month, and there will be talks, performances and movie screenings on Thursday nights, when the museum is open until 9 p.m. Sat, August 11; 10am - 6pm; Perez Art Museum (1103 Biscayne Blvd. Miami) Tix: Free: pamm.org; Additional Dates: September 8, October 13, November 10 and December 8) FOODIES - VENEZUELAN FOOD WINE & SPIRITS FESTIVAL Savor the flavors as this festival will feature unlimited sampling of Venezuelan fine foods: Pabellon Criollo, Asado Negro, Pisca Andina, and many other dishes. Plus live music and a DJ, and unlimited samples of beer, wine, and spirits from Venezuela and around the world. Sat, August 11; 7-11pm; Revo Entertainment Center (10395 NW 41st St. Doral); Tix: $99; Miamieventsandfestivals.com WEB SENSATION - GIRLWITHNOJOB Claudia Oshry is the creator of the breakout Instagram account @girlwithnojob. Oshry, 24, is a former New York University student who’s made a career on social media about not wanting a job. She’s amassed an audience of more than 4 million followers online, including 2.8 million on Instagram. Oshry hosts and produces the entertainment news show, The Morning Toast, alongside her sister Jackie which is streamed live on YouTube and Facebook weekday mornings. Thurs, August 9; 7:30pm; Palm Beach Improv, (550 S. Rosemary Ave. West Palm Beach); Tix: range from $25$75; Palmbeachimprov.com.

TELEVISION – INSATIABLE The series focuses on Bob, a disgraced, dissatisfied civil lawyer-turned-beauty pageant coach who takes on Patty, a vengeful, bullied teenager, as his client and has no idea what he is about to unleash upon the world. Starring many people including one of my favorites Alyssa Milano. A Netflix original comedy drama; Premieres August 10.

deep inside HOLLYWOOD By Romeo San Vicente there's an impressive cast led by Phylicia Rashad and young actor Akili McDowell. Set in South Florida and inspired by McCraney's own life, Man will revolve around teenage David (McDowell), living in poverty with a single mother, finding his way toward adulthood, attending a magnet school for academically gifted students, and trying to survive. Rashad will play a teacher who takes an interest in David and becomes his advocate. No

Pose star Indya Moore will serve Frankenstein realness Che Grayson is a young black filmmaker from New York, whose short films have picked up numerous awards and whose self-published comic book series, Rigamo, is about a young black female superhero whose tears bring people back to life. But that's not why she's news right now. She is also the driving force behind a new, currently untitled, anthology series, the pilot for which, called Magic Hour will star Pose's Indya Moore as a Frankensteinlike creature in search of her humanity and possibly love. Now, usually, pilots are only memorable when they become actual shows. But this one feels special, mostly because Moore's star is currently on the rise. The Vogue model-turned-actress is one of the breakout stars of the series (recently renewed for a second season â&#x20AC;&#x201C; watch it now,

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it's great, seriously), and her acting talent has made for some of that show's most moving, resonant moments. She'll serve as a producer on Magic Hour, as well, so we hope that whatever clout she's currently earning will get this fresh idea of a series looked at and placed. We are rooting for more queer TV, and we'd be thrilled if Moore were on our screens regularly.

A supporting role will involve a gender nonbinary neighbor who helps Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother watch and raise him.

word on whether or not this young man will be a queer character, but a supporting role will involve a gender nonbinary neighbor who helps David's mother watch and raise him. Keep this one in mind for its eventual 2019 bow.

Moonlight writer McCraney Makes Man for Own

David Makes Man is the name of a series from OWN, currently in production, a coming-of-age drama from Academy Award-winning Moonlight writer Tarell Alvin McCraney. This will be his scripted television debut and

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Romeo San Vicente

GeorgieÂ&#x2019;s Alibi/Monkey Bar

Bartenders Boxers & Briefs

Photos: Stephen R. Lang

HOTshots of the week

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BOYS & BALLS

u The Hunters boys have a great time at the Pet Project Bowlathon at Manor Lanes.

WAITING FOR...

u Jason King, Alyson Thomas & Victor Zepka eagerly wait for their boys at the Bartenders Boxers and Briefs at Georgie’s Alibi/Monkey Bar.

BOYS DAY OUT

u Friends John, Steve & Tobias have a Boys Day

at Scandals during their Sunday Tea Dance.

15 YEARS

u PC Lauderdale’s Eric & Andrew

want to thank all who attended their 15th Anniversary party.

IT'S A SIGN

u Boyfriends Jaime & Dre have fun

while at work at The Broken Heel.

GLAM GIRLS

u The Pub’s Code Blue held their

annual Turnabout and featured a 50’s vibe & creative performances.

LET’S TALK

u The MDGLCC recently hosted a

luncheon at Hialeah Race Track, which featured a panel discussion about Digital Marketing Strategies.

HELPING OUT

u Georgie’s Alibi/Monkey Bar’s

newest (and hottest) hire, Adam, helped raise a lot of money for the Tuesdays Angels’ Bartenders Boxers and Briefs fundraiser.

I WUV YOU!

u ResQMe held a Pet Adoption Fair at Pet Supermarket in Davie and some love was found.

MINGLERS

u Artist Tim Forman, Comm. Steven Glassman

& Patricia Zeiler, Exec. Dir. Fort Lauderdale Historical Society have fun at the latest GLBX mixer.

Gus Next Chapter By Chris Azzopardi

Olympian-activist on his Hollywood aspirations, a promising future for LGBTQ athletes and being a 'bad gay'

PHOTO: Caleb Young

obody reminds silver Olympic medalist Gus Kenworthy that he was in Sharknado 5, and it's hard to tell how that makes him feel after I casually drop that nugget of info as you do if you've studied his IMDB page. “Global Swarming,” I say, naming the ilm's subtitle. He laughs big. “Never before has anyone said that to me.” It's 9 a.m. when Kenworthy calls, and he's either in serious-guy interview mode, a lowkey (or sleepy?) version of his perky Instagram self – or he just rolled out of the air mattress he's been snoozing on since recently moving to Los Angeles. If you're an aspiring actor like Kenworthy, this is where you aspire. This is where Kenworthy will spend time writing his latest and greatest chapter, maybe host a game show or a talk show. (Whatever he does, let there be dogs, because Kenworthy loves dogs.) And he's in the right place with the right man, his actor-boyfriend of three years, Matthew Wilkas. So, why not? Before pursuing acting, Kenworthy gained global notoriety after taking silver in men's slopestyle at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. But after the 26-year-old British-born freestyle skier came out as gay the following year in an interview with ESPN, he was recognized as an LGBTQ trailblazer for being one of only a few athletes to do so. This year, Wilkas and Kenworthy expressed their unabashed aﬀection for each other during the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, when their televised kiss before his qualifying run in the men's slopestyle became, like his triumphant sports career itself, a notable moment of visibility for LGBTQ athletes.

I spotted you in Detroit recently during a Stars on Ice performance, when you shot your interview with fellow Olympian and your good friend Adam Rippon, for Nightline. At the end of the show, fans swarmed you. Are you used to being recognized in public? Yes and no. It stills seems strange, but I've gotten used to it. I got a little bit of recognition prior to the Olympics four years ago from skiing. And then when I came out, I feel like my platform de initely changed and grew, and it took a diﬀerent shape in terms of the people who would approach me. It's sort of been a slow grow, not completely overnight. It must be much more insane for Adam, because heading into this Games, he hadn't been to another Games and his platform wasn't super huge and now it's insane. He had more growth than any other Olympian at the Games. That's very much night and day. How do the conversations you have with fans change depending on if you're at, say, a ski shop versus a gay bar? At a ski shop it's often like, “Oh, what's up man? Where do you ski?” It's pretty surface. Who comes up to me most are other

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gay guys and usually they're really, really sweet and they say something really nice. And they'll want a photo; it's kind of a short exchange. Sometimes it's more earnest, but often it's not. And it de initely does happen a lot at gay bars.

What's a not-earnest exchange like? I think one type of interaction is like (models a fangirling vocal aﬀect), “Oh my god! I love your Instagram! Can I take a photo?” And then like, “I saw you in the Olympics; can I have a photo?” Or another one: “Hey, just wanted to say thank you so much for coming out and for using your platform.” It's just really, really, really sweet. It means a lot to me.

Adam told me he most identi ies with Dorothy and Blanche. Which Golden Girl are you? I mean, I'm Betty White.

closet at the time. I wasn't sharing him with my world, and vice versa, and I think that took a toll. So, I wasn't in the best place. Now, at this moment in my life, another Olympics just ended, I didn't get a medal at this Games, but I still feel like I had a good season at the qualifying events in order to Where are you at now with your sexuality get to the Olympics. I still got to be at the compared to when you irst came out? Olympics and compete out loud and proud, I'm in a way better place in my life. Right after, I won the silver medal I was not out. I was in a low and cheer on Adam and my other friends, and got to be who I am and represent myself point in my life too because it was sort of a time and my country and my community and the where I wanted to be out; I didn't think it was a reality. Suddenly, I did have this elevated platform things I believe in. It was an awesome experience. I don't know what the next from the Olympics and the dogs (Kenworthy rescued a mother dog and her four puppies at the chapter of my life is, but I'm in LA right now Winter Olympics in Sochi), and it sort of made me and I'm planning on spending more time feel uncomfortable because I wasn't being my true here and auditioning and trying to get into some acting and do TV hosting. self. I just felt fake and had a boyfriend in the

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PHOTO: Caleb Young

You're a Rose? I don't know. To be completely honest, I don't watch Golden Girls, so I'm a bad gay. Honestly, it's not a choice, it's just, I never did. But I have an ongoing list of things that my boyfriend is like, “You're a bad gay, you haven't seen this.”

What are your acting aspirations? I would love to be on Broadway. I would like to work on my voice, and maybe get it to a place where I feel con ident with my singing so that I can do more theatricaltype stuﬀ. It would be a dream to be on TV and in movies. Growing up, I did theater. My dream was to be an actor, not a skier.

Acting doesn't always promise overnight success. Does that scare you? No. I feel like I've had success in my sport and this is something I'm really into and passionate about and would love to pursue. I wanted it as a kid and then something else presented itself and I spent my life skiing, and I'm not done with it either completely, but this is a new thing. It'd be great and fun, and if it doesn't (work out), it's not the end of the world.

Will you compete in the next Olympics? Maybe. I haven't decided.

You've been a brand ambassador for H&M, for their recent Pride collection, and Head & Shoulders, for their “Shoulders of Greatness” campaign. Actually, (the Header & Shoulders campaign) was a really cool experience because it was the very irst time that there was ever a Pride lag in a TV commercial in a national commercial. So, it was cool and I was like, “Oh my god, that's never happened.”

As an out gay man, what it's like to partner with these LGBTQ-inclusive brands? It's amazing. It's important brands align themselves with the LGBTQ community. LGBTQ people should be represented in every part of life, and so that's also in the arts and in commercials and on billboards. Things

shouldn't just be catered to straight people and white people and men. So, it's cool to do a campaign that highlights that and highlights me as a gay man.

You were recently the Pride grand marshal in Montreal and Miami Beach. What was your Pride message to the LGBTQ community? I think that Pride is so important. It's a moment for us as a community to celebrate who we are but also to look back on where we've come from. It's important to remember the people who put their lives and their careers and their necks on the line to try and really, really ight for equality. And then also just to re lect on each of our own journeys, because every single LGBTQ person has struggled at some point in their life coming to terms with themselves and identifying themselves and embracing it and living their truth. It's a hard thing to do. It's a scary thing to do. But once you start doing it, there's no other way to live.

What was your irst Pride like? A whole new world. I was with my very irst boyfriend years and years and years ago and we happened to be in San Francisco because we were driving up to Vancouver from where he's from, Colorado, and we woke up in San Francisco and it was Pride. We walked outside and there were naked people and painted people and Pride lags and people all getting ready for San Francisco Pride, and I was like, “What the fuck?” I didn't even know what it was. I was totally in the closet with him, and I remember being nervous to watch it but so excited. That was kind of my irst Pride. But I de initely wasn't embracing myself and proud of myself and enjoying Pride in the sense that it should be. New York Pride was the irst time

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I was out and excited and wearing rainbow shit and cheering and screaming and dancing.

You recently attended Life Ball, the biggest charity event in Europe supporting people with HIV or AIDS. I heard people lose their shirts in light en route to Vienna. This is a thing? Yeah. Basically, there are no rules at all. Like, Kelly Osbourne did our in- light announcement and as soon as the light took oﬀ everyone was out of their seats, everyone was switching seats, walking around, people were drinking in the aisles of the light straight out of the bottle.

Who wasn't wearing a shirt? Or who was? I think most people. I de initely didn't know everyone on the light. It was packed with people. But there was a whole congregation of people at the back of the plane, in the back galley. And they were lipping the lights on and oﬀ and playing music and people were drinking. And some shirts came oﬀ. And people were making out. And I think some people might have maybe gone into the bathroom together. It was really wild. And what were you doing the whole time? I was part of the process! I was in the back with people! And I don't know, just chatting with people, meeting people, drinking, hanging out. Witnessing all that was going on around me.

Is it weird that this is your life now? I mean, yeah, I guess. This was de initely diﬀerent than anything I've ever been to. I was like, this is crazy. De initely pretty surreal.

Which famous person that you've met has left the biggest impression on you? In just short meetings like that I'm often starstruck and just excited to say “hey.” But I met Miley Cyrus after the last Olympics and we've become friends, sort of. We don't hang out all the time, but she's de initely had a big impact on me. I just think she's amazing. I think she does a lot for the LGBTQ community, a lot for animals and she's just a really nice, good, kind person You work with her charity, the Happy Hippie Foundation, which serves homeless 42

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youth and the LGBTQ community. Yeah, I do. And I think that's another way that she's inspired me. I feel like I've tried to do a lot for charity because I just believe in it.

Tell me about your part in the new documentary Alone in the Game, about the lack of out LGBTQ athletes. And what do you think the future holds for LGBTQ athletes? I talk about the importance of representation in sports. I think sports are kind of a scary place for LGBTQ people, but sports are meant to be about inclusion in their own right and putting aside diﬀerences to come together and play on a team. I think it's important to have representation, and the reason we haven't had more gay people in sports isn't because we haven't had more gay people in sports, it's because we haven't had more gay people in sports that have been willing to put their life on the line and be open and honest about who they are. But there are gonna be more of us in the future. Whether it's just because more and more people are gonna come out who are currently competing, or it's the next generation. I feel like there are so many kids who are out in high school, and it's crazy because I'm not that much older than that and I don't feel like that was an option for me. So, that's great to see, and I think that will change things. But the only way to change misperception is just through visibility. The more that we can show that we're here and we're queer and we're just as capable as anyone else, it will be better for everyone and more people will feel safe to come out. As editor of Q Syndicate, the international LGBTQ wire service, Chris Azzopardi has interviewed a multitude of superstars, including Meryl Streep, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé. Reach him via his website at www.chris-azzopardi.com and on Twitter (@chrisazzopardi).

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GAY SPORTS LEAGUES in South Florida

By: Scott Holland Being the annual Sports Edition, I thought I would put together a list of the Gay Sports Leagues in South Florida. For those of you who know me, you know I am de initely not a sports a icionado, so I have done my best, but if I forgot a league I apologize in advance and please let me know at Scott@hotspotsmedia.com

SOFTBALL

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in an environment welcoming and open to the gay community. Founded in 1994 as the South Florida Softball League, they emerged as the premiere softball league for gay and lesbian athletes with over twenty- ive teams and almost four hundred members. Two seasons are held annually, one beginning in late February and the second at the beginning of September. A draft and tryout clinic is held prior to each season to help new members ind teams on which to play. Four competitive levels aďŹ&#x20AC;ord the opportunity for anyone to play, regardless of their athletic ability or skill level. On a broader level, the SFAAA is af iliated with the North America Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA) and plays in accordance with the playing rules established by the Amateur Softball Association of America (ASA). In maintaining these af iliations, SFAAA is aďŹ&#x20AC;orded the opportunity to compete on a national and international level with other slow pitch softball leagues across the country and around the world. sfaaasoftball.com

F.L.I.R.T. The SFAAA puts on the annual Hurricane Showdown, which will draw hundreds of LGBT softball players to the Fort Lauderdale area over Thanksgiving weekend. The tournament places the teams into three divisions: B Division, C Division and D Division. All teams play three round-robin games to determine seeding for the doubleelimination tournament. Trophies will be awarded to the top teams in all three divisions. For more information on the Hurricane Showdown, go to: HurricaneShowdown.net

FLAG FOOTBALL

The South Florida Flag Football League (SFFFL), and members of the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL) and the International Women's Flag Football Association (IWFFA), have grown from a handful of individuals tossing a ball around in 2007, to a league with over 100 active members and multiple national touring teams. Through the promotion of diversity, inclusion, competition and friendship, they have built a family of footballers from Fort Lauderdale to Miami. They are an LGBTQA organization that encourages players of all

skill levels to participate, while also testing their elite athletes on the national stage. They strive to put on a competitive, but always fun league that stresses camaraderie and personal growth. They welcome all skills, shapes, and sizes, so don't be shy. Your football family awaits you! sďŹ&#x20AC; l.org

BOWLING

The South Florida tournament is called F.L.I.R.T. and is af iliated with the International Gay Bowling Organization (IGBO), and is a LGBTQ and invitational bowling tournament that welcomes all bowlers which is held on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend in sunny Fort Lauderdale, FL. They will be guaranteeing $500 to all irst place inishers. F.L.I.R.T. has sold out for 11 consecutive years and they are expecting F.L.I.R.T. 2019 to do the same, so make sure you register by November if you don't want to be left behind. FLIRTbowl.com

TENNIS

The South Florida Tennis Club, also known as SFTC, is a nonpro it organization founded in 1987 to develop and coordinate tennis activities

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for the GLBT community and friends in the South Florida area. SFTC is dedicated to supporting competitive and social tennis activities. Membership is open to players of all skill levels. The SFTC also contributes to charities within the South Florida community each year. They oďŹ&#x20AC;er a competitive spring and fall Tennis Ladder for singles and doubles, team tennis, tennis socials, regional tournaments and two annual GLTA sanctioned tennis tournaments. SFTC's annual Clay Court Classic will be held over President's day we e ke n d a t t h e Te n n i s C l u b o f Fo r t Lauderdale. Even if you are not playing, come out and watch all the great tennis and welcome all players from around the globe to our signature event of the year. sftc.us

Miami Mavericks Tennis Club is a notfor-pro it organization promoting tennis and a healthy lifestyle for the Miami-Dade Gay

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and Lesbian community. Established in 1989 by John Rubi (RIP), Miami Mavericks Tennis Club (MMTC) was founded on the principle of creating a safe and fun outlet for GLBT tennis enthusiasts in Miami-Dade County. It has evolved to become a great social outlet as well as providing ample opportunities for competitive tennis at all levels. They realize that their organization is judged not by the quantity of members they enroll, but by the quality each individual experiences as a member. Whether it be recreational tennis, social tennis, competitive tennis, team tennis, or beginning tennis, there is no shortage of events in which to participate. Some of their events include: Miami Art Deco Open - is played over the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend which also coincides with the Art Deco weekend in Miami Beach. The courts are the famed Crandon Park Tennis Center on Key Biscayne, also home to the Miami Open (formerly known as the Sony Open). The tournament attracts GLTA (Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance) players from all over the globe. It's a weekend of topnotch tennis, Arts, sun, beach, and fun. Miami Flamingo Open - is their newest tournament jewel, and will be played at South Beach's Flamingo Park over Memorial Day holiday weekend. This three day tournament will be held in conjunction with other sporting events. Tennis players, softball players, swimmers, and other GLBTQ athletes will descend on South

Nadadores Swim Team Beach for a weekend of sports, and fun in the sun. miamimaverickstennis.com

POLO

GPL Polo Club is a 501(c)(3) that promotes the sport of polo as a means to provide equality, pride, inclusion and con idence for those individuals who face discrimination simply due to identifying themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, gay or other non-traditional sexual or gender identities. GPL Polo Club works to create an atmosphere that af irms and supports the understanding and acceptance of all individuals regardless of race, sex or sexual identity and works to promotes goodwill and camaraderie in the community. They represent a wide range of ages, backgrounds and skill levels – in fact, some of them had never been on a horse before joining. They actively train and compete in mainstream matches and events to test their skills, share their enthusiasm for the sport, and change perceptions about our community. Polo is a sport rich with history, tradition, speed and skill – they encourage you to join them and GPL's 10th Annual Land Rover Palm Beach International Gay Polo Tournament will return to the Wanderers Club and International Polo Club on April 4, 5, 6, and 7, 2019. This being a huge milestone for them, they are planning on making the event even bigger, better and more powerful than it has been! gaypolo.com

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SWIMMING

Nadadores Swim Team of south Florida is a team consisting of members who are Gay, Straight, Young, Old, Male, Female, Aspiring Olympian or Just Learning. Coached practices, Beginning and Intermediate Lessons, Ocean Open Swims and Meet Support - they do it all, and they have a good time doing it. Whether you're trying to lower your 100 meter time or just trying to get to the end of the pool, go join them! Af iliated with U.S.M.S. (United States Masters Swimming) and I.G.L.A. (International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics), they hold coached pool practice three times a week (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday), oﬀer swimming lessons every Saturday, and sponsor a weekly Sunday ocean swim. New to South Florida or just passing through? They welcome short term visitors to join in as their guests. Your irst three practices are free! And join them for brunch or dinner after practice - a great way to get to know some like-minded, water loving locals! The Nadadores Swim Team of South Florida is a Miami-based not for pro it 501(c)3 corporation managed by a volunteer Board of Directors including our Captain Luis Comulada and his Co-Captain Juan Lopez. nadadoresswimteam.org/

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Hammerhead - Beginning in 2004, with just ive members in its initial year, Hammerhead Masters Swimming has grown to over 100 full-time members. Under the direction of founder and head coach John Grzeszczak, their Masters Swim Team competes at the highest level and has won seven IGLA (International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics) World

Aquatics, was one of only three USMS Masters clubs to put a swimmer in the Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska. hammerheadaquatics.com

RUNNING

Championships. The irst title came in 2007 in Paris, France and was quickly followed up by a championship performance at the World Out Games in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2009. The third crown came at the 2011 IGLA Championships in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Hammerheads also captured titles in Reykjavik, Iceland in 2012, again at the 2013 World Out Games in Antwerp, Belgium. Most recently captured the IGLA title at 2015 Eurogames in Stockholm, Sweden. In 2012, Hammerhead

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Front Runners & Walkers Fort Lauderdale is a group of people who enjoy running and walking. The group creates a positive atmosphere through planned activities where gays and lesbians can be themselves. Front Runners & Walkers Fort Lauderdale still has some of their original members from 1989. They have 3 weekly runsâ&#x20AC;Ś2 at Holiday Park on Wed and Sun evenings, and the Saturday morning run at the Pride Center. After all the runs they go out to eat and socialize. They also have a social every month, which have included kayaking, bar romps, and joint socials with other sports clubs. They also produce a banquet every year.

Front Runners & Walker Fort Lauderdale is a proud member of Road Runners Club of America and is a 501(c)(3) corporation. For more information on the club visit: Frontrunnersfortlauderdale.org

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DJ ALEX FERBEYRE e all remember DJ Alex Ferbeyre (Then known as Maximus 3000) from his days DJing the white room at Living Room Fridays. Every time I would go into his room, it would always be packed and he would always have a smile on his face; the energy was great. Alex has played almost every major space in South Florida, owns a few record labels, and continues to grow in the Music Industry. It was great to sit down with my buddy Alex for this exclusive Hotspots interview. When did you realize you wanted to be a DJ? In my late teens, I was in college attending the Art Institute for visual arts and began playing music during my gallery exhibits as an experiment. Shortly afterwards, I started fusing live performances of playing music

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during the exhibits as a regular thing. This sparked my interest to pursue it full time. After Arts College, I entered into Music Business and Music theory, and finally Broadcast journalism which really made me go for it as a profession. I have always loved music and had been ingesting music for decades, so it was a natural

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progression. I also love making people happy and dance!

Where are you from? What brought you to South Florida? I am a native of Miami - 3rd generation Cuban American, and grew up here in the 80s. Very proud to have experienced all the music movements spawned in the "Magic City." What was your first residency, and how did that feel? My first residency was "Electro-AGo-Go!" on south beach (my old stomping ground) a hybrid goth/electro/hips ter/80s night (which was my first passion and lineage). I couldn't wait week after week to create our events. I was also the co-promoter, so a lot of components were explored from booking guest the response and crowds I was playing to. DJs and booking bands to being an official hub for This residency really opened the doors to US promotions for record labels like EMI, festivals and pride events. I am so grateful Astralwerks etc. We held official parties for for the 4 years I played there. Erasure, Kylie Minogue, Duran Duran, and What separates you from other DJs? Goldfrapp just to name a few. My first major I'd like to think that because of my mixed residency was Living Room in Fort Lauderdale. background (coming from being a mobile That was truly life changing, and I had to up my DJ, to eventually fusing 80's/Goth and game (as I had sort of branded myself as an Retro with House and open electro house DJ up until then). I was humbled at format/Mashup style as I did at Living Photos by Dean Murphy, David Vance, and Noel Dahl Studios

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Room) that I have less boundaries and more wings to spread my chops. I truly feel I can play to virtually any crowd both underground, and mainstream. In the LGBT/circuit industry, it's rare for DJs to cross over and play "straight" events or corporate or family events. Some of the events I played are: City of Miami Beach (fire on the fourth, Sleepless night); inc500 Conference, and played posh places like the W. I also still maintain a vibration centered in nightclubs and circuit events like GayDays, White party, winter party etc. I am so excited to be able to play to so many different crowds, all in the vein of good music. What are some memorable moments from the DJ booth? I have to say the truly mind-blowing ones are the times I get to meet some of my idols in Music. Opening up for La India at Miami Beach Pride's inaugural year was one of those moments. Every time I get to rub shoulders with Major Artitsts and Musicians, like Andy Bell during Stonewall (considering that just less than a few years before that I was doing a promotion in a small bar in SoBe for Erasure), or Jennifer Holiday etc., I have to sit back and take stock at just how much work I've put into my career and how far I've come. Every time I reach a new stratosphere I have to pinch myself to make sure i'm not dreaming! Other than DJing, what do you like to do for fun? I have really warmed up to physical fitness and sports, it's become a centering for me and a break from all the hustle and flow of running my record label, producing and doing brand/design for my company 8025 Promo. I love running it's become my meditation. I am also a severe thalassophile (someone who enjoys the ocean) and enjoy

sunrises at the beach, it's truly one of my favorite things to do! It helps to slow and smell the flowers, so to speak. I am also a huge geek - I read comic books and i'm obsessed with marvel and the marvel cinematic universe. Describe yourself in 3 words? Loyal, loving and dedicated What does the future hold for you? I'm sort of in a renaissance and i'm creating some new radio shows and podcast series which is currently available on itunes, mixcloud , google play + more (Alex Ferbeyre Presents PLAY). I'm also working on some original music and music videos and an anthology/mix of my remix and production career. I'm currently booking and licensing my brand subWOOFer to other cities and

seeking to work with more promoters outside of the US. It's all happening and I couldn't be happier! Top 10 this week: it's hard to narrow down to top 10, but I can say there a few flavors and producers that are really resonating with me right now - CamelPhat , MK , Hotsince '82, Me and My ToothBrush, and EDX just to name a few. Locally I'm really proud of some of the work my peers are doing, Guy DeCianto, Barry Huffine, Shemuel, and Charlie Droze. These local artists are really evolving and i'm super excited to see what else they have in store.

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Buenos Aires…capital cosmopolita siempre llena de vida, llena de historia, museos y pasión a ritmo del nostalgico bandoneon. Según la Cámara de Comercio Gay Lésbica Argentina (CCGLAR), Buenos Aires ocupa el primer lugar como destino LGBT de Latinoamérica –y el quinto en el mundo. 64

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En el caso de los turistas LGBT de Norteamérica, el 98% elige Buenos Aires no solo por las actividades que ofrece la ciudad, sino principalmente por las leyes nacionales y el respecto que hay en materia de diversidad sexual. Por más de 10 años, GNETWORK360, se ha convertido en el evento de

marketing y turismo LGBT más grande de América Latina. Organizada por la CCGLAR junto al Instituto Nacional de Promoción Turística de Argentina, GNetwork 360 reúne a más de 1,400 asistentes de 18 países durante cuatro días de actividades que incluyen talleres, presentaciones, conferencias y ferias de negocios para generar nuevas alianzas y redes Business-toBusiness entre empresas orientadas al segmento LGBT. El evento tendrá lugar en el Alvear Palace Hotel Durante la semana del 21 al 24 de agosto, expertos en Marketing y Especialistas Internacionales en Turismo LGBT estarán a cargo del ciclo de conferencias. La convocatoria está dirigida a representantes del sector público y a líderes de empresas que actualmente dedican una parte de su estrategia comercial a la comunidad LGBT para encontrarse con el objetivo común de compartir experiencias exitosas sobre las últimas tendencias. Entre los panelistas invitados hay representantes de Procter & Gamble, HRC, IBM, Faena, Delta Airlines, Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB LGBT y Google, entre otros. EVENTOS • Acto de Apertura & Cocktail de Bienvenida / martes 21 Sin dudas el evento de networking más importante es el Acto de Apertura y Cocktail de Bienvenida donde importantes representantes

del sector público y privado se reúnen junto a emprendedores, medios de prensa, representantes del trade nacional e internacional y al grupo de conferencistas e invitados especiales para dar formalmente inaugurada la Conferencia Internacional. • Gnetwork360 Corporate: D&I en el ámbito laboral / martes 21 El ciclo Gnetwork360 CORPORATE comparte mejores prácticas, y la experiencia de los expertos en D&I de importantes corporaciones globales, quienes compartiran y presentarán casos de éxito. • Foro de Turismo LGBT para Destinos Argentinos / martes 21 Expertos consultores y referentes del Turismo LGBT internacional compartirán estrategias y temas de interés para el sector público y responsables de elaborar estrategias de promoción de destinos, con foco en el turista LGBT. • Conferencia Internacional de Marketing y Turismo LGBT / miércoles 22 y jueves 23 El Turismo LGBT es el corazón de este ciclo de conferencias. Por 11 años consecutivos y con mayor cantidad de asistentes edición tras edición, GNETWORK360 se ha convertido indudablemente en el espacio de referencia de América Latina, en el que Destinos, Empresas, Organizaciones y Medios de Prensa, se actualizan sobre las últimas tendencias y novedades del mercado local e internacional. 50 conferencistas, 30

presentaciones, Foro de Destinos, Foro de Medios, LGBT Travel Expo, Encuentros de Networking, son algunas de las actividades que conforman esta 11a Conferencia Internacional. • LGBT Travel Expo / miércoles 22 de agosto En el contexto de GNETWORK360 se realizará la LGBT Travel Expo que funcionará en simultáneo durante la tarde de la segunda jornada en el Salón Emperatriz, del Alvear Palace Hotel. Esta expo, es la vidriera de aquellos destinos que enfocan parte de su estrategia de comunicación y promoción, en viajeros de la comunidad LGBT, agencias de viaje, eventos relacionados con el colectivo LGBT, tour operadores, hoteles, productos y potenciales proveedores. Es el entorno ideal para establecer nuevos vínculos y fortalecer la red de contactos con colegas y potenciales clientes del sector. • Cena Anual Gnetwork360 / viernes 24 de agosto Presidida por el Ministro de Turismo de la Nación, Sr. Gustavo Santos. Shows de nivel internacional, reconocimientos y una lista de invitados especiales serán el marco ideal para este evento de celebración del cierre de la 11a. edición de Gnetwork360.

Para más información y programa completo, visita gnetwork360.com Buenos Aires... cosmopolitan capital always full of life, full of history, museums and passion at the rhythm of nostalgic

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bandoneon. According to the Argentine Gay Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CCGLAR), Buenos Aires occupies the first place as LGBT destination in Latin America - and fifth in the world - for that reason it is certain that 2020 will host the fifth edition of LGBT Games with close to 5,000 athletes from 15 different disciplines. In the case of LGBT tourists in North America, 98% choose Buenos Aires not only because of the activities offered by the city, but mainly because of national laws and the respect that there is in terms of sexual diversity. For more than 10 years, GNETWORK360 has become the largest LGBT marketing and tourism event in Latin America. Organized by the CCGLAR together with the

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National Institute of Tourism Promotion of Argentina, GNetwork 360 brings together more than 1,400 attendees from 18 countries during four days of activities that include workshops, presentations, conferences and business fairs to generate new alliances, and networks Business-to Business among companies oriented to the LGBT segment. The event will take place at the Alvear Palace Hotel. During the week of August 21 to 24, marketing experts and international specialists in LGBT Tourism will be in charge of the conference cycle. The call is aimed at representatives of the public sector and leaders of companies that currently dedicate part of their business strategy to the LGBT community to meet the common objective of sharing

successful experiences on the latest trends. Among the invited panelists are representatives of Procter & Gamble, HRC, IBM, Faena, Delta Airlines, Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB LGBT, and Google, among others. EVENTS • Opening Ceremony & Welcome Cocktail / Tuesday, August 21 Undoubtedly, the most important networking event is the Opening Ceremony and Welcome Cocktail where important representatives of the public and private sector meet with entrepreneurs, media, representatives of the national and international trade, and the group of speakers and special guests to formally inaugurate the International Conference. • Gnetwork360 Corporate: D & I in the workplace / Tuesday, August 21 The Gnetwork360 CORPORATE cycle shares best practices, and the experience of the D & I experts of important global corporations who will share and present cases of success. • LGBT Tourism Forum for Argentine Destinations / Tuesday, August 21 Expert consultants and international LGBT tourism leaders will share strategies and topics of interest to the public sector and responsible for developing strategies to promote destinations, with a focus on LGBT tourists. • International LGBT Marketing and Tourism Conference / Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 August LGBT tourism is the heart of this cycle of conferences. For

11 consecutive years and with more attendees edition after edition, GNETWORK360 has undoubtedly become the reference point of Latin America, in which destinations, companies, organizations and media, are updated on the latest trends and news of the local and international market. 50 lecturers, 30 presentations, Destination Forum, Media Forum, LGBT Travel Expo, Networking Meetings, are some of the activities that make up this 11th International Conference.

• LGBT Travel Expo / Wednesday, August 22 In the context of GNETWORK360 the LGBT Travel Expo will be held, which will operate simultaneously during the afternoon of the second day in the Salón Emperatriz, of the Alvear Palace Hotel. This expo, is the window of those destinations that focus part of its communication and promotion strategy, on travelers of the LGBT community, travel agencies, events related to the LGBT collective, tour operators, hotels, products and potential suppliers. It is the ideal environment to establish new links and strengthen the network of contacts with colleagues and potential clients of the sector • Gnetwork360 Annual Dinner / Friday, August 24 This annual dinner is presided by the Minister of Tourism of the Nation, Mr. Gustavo Santos. International level shows, recognitions and a list of special guests will be the ideal setting for this event to celebrate the closing of the 11th edition of Gnetwork360.

For more information and complete program, visit gnetwork360.com

LEYES LGBT EN ARGENTINA • Uniones civiles: El día 28 de agosto de 2001, el proyecto fue presentado en la Comisión de Derechos Humanos en Buenos Aires. A las 5:25 de la mañana del 17 de enero de 2003, el Jefe de Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Aníbal Ibarra, promulgó la ley mediante el decreto nº63. • Matrimonio Igualitario: El 5 de mayo de 2010, la Cámara de Diputados aprobó un proyecto de ley modificatorio del Código Civil que permite el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo por 126 votos a favor frente a 110 en contra y seis abstenciones. En la madrugada del 15 de julio de 2010 el Senado aprobó el dictamen de modificación de la Ley Civil de Matrimonio, permitiendo el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo. • Unión convivencial: En 2015, tras la entrada en vigencia del nuevo Código Civil y Comercial, se reconoce una nueva figura legal para inscribir parejas de hecho. Las relaciones patrimoniales entre los convivientes se rigen por lo acordado en los pactos de convivencia. • Adopción Homoparental: Como parte de 26 paises, tras la modificación del Código Civil el 15 de julio de 2010 que permite el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo, también se otorgó el derecho de adoptar conjuntamente, con los mismos requisitos que ya existían para los matrimonios entre personas de distinto sexo. • Discriminación: El 13 de agosto de 2010, la Cámara de Diputados aprobó la enmienda a la ley contra la discriminación que prohíbe la discriminación basada en la orientación sexual y la identidad de género, pero no fue votado por el Senado. • Reproducción: La Ley 26.862 de Reproducción Médicamente Asistida también conocida como o 'Ley Nacional de Fertilización Asistida', fue sancionada por el Senado y la Cámara de Diputados de la Nación Argentina reunidos en Congreso el 5 de junio de 2013, y promulgada el 25 de junio del mismo año, mediante la cual se permiten y regulan las más variadas posibilidades de fecundación e implantación. Dicha ley incluye a las mujeres solteras y familias homoparentales, demandas impulsadas por la FALGBT (Federacion Argentina LGBT).

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couple of columns ago I wrote about sitting in a chemo ward getting poison pumped into my body, worried that my insurance was about to run out. My wife's insurance was not available to me since our marriage wasn't recognized in Michigan. And while there were many people who contributed to this injustice, I hold one person in particular especially at fault. Michigan's Attorney General Bill Schuette (rhymes with "booty"). You see, he fought against marriage equality at every turn. All the way to the Supreme Court, in fact. Where he lost. And I won what should have been mine all along. Now Schuette is spending his last year as AG running for Governor. But he's still inding time to continue his attack on LGBTQ people in Michigan. You see, in May the Michigan Civil Rights Commission decided that the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, Michigan's civil rights law, protects LGBTQ people from discrimination. This was a huge win for equality in Michigan as adding sexual orientation and gender identity to ElliottLarsen has been a goal for decades. Because up until May 22, LGBTQ people had no legal recourse when it came to discrimination in Michigan. That means it was perfectly legal to ire someone for being gay, or refuse to rent to someone who is trans, for example. So of course this made Schuette very unhappy. And so, at the request of Republicans in the legislature, on July 20, Schuette issued a formal option stating that Elliott-Larsen does

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not, in fact, protect LGBTQ people and that the MCRC overstepped its authority. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Michigan's Constitution entrusts the Legislature, and not executive agencies or commissions, with the authority to change, extend, or narrow statutes," Schuette wrote in his opinion. In a perfect world, we would have a legislature in Michigan that would, in fact, act to broaden protections. But we do not have that here. Instead, we have a heavily gerrymandered state heavily in favor of Republican, which means the most extreme Republicans are often the ones who win elections. The people of Michigan do not have a representative democracy. We have a rigged system. Which means the legislature has refused to act over and over again because it is packed with people who don't think LGBTQ people are fully human. Now, you could say that Schuette only issued this ruling to throw meat to his base right before the Aug. 7 primary election, where he is the frontrunner for Governor. But one could also say that telling LGBTQ people they aren't fully human is very on-brand for Schuette because he is awful. Also both things are true. The scary thing is, Schuette isn't even the most extreme candidate vying for governor on the Republican ticket. That's how crazily right-wing the GOP is in Michigan. But make no mistake, just because there's someone worse, that doesn't make Schuette better. It's

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like being oďŹ&#x20AC;ered the choice of either having an arm or a leg broken. Choosing between bad options is no choice at all. But here's the good news, the Michigan Civil Rights Commission received Schuette's opinion, read it, and told him to pound sand. They will keep investigating discrimination complaints based on sexual orientation and gender identity, thank you very much. "The Michigan Civil Rights Commission is an independent, constitutionally created and established body," MCRC Director Agustin V. Arbulu said in a statement. "The Commission is not bound by the opinion of the Attorney General. The only recourse is for the courts to determine if issuing the interpretive statement was within the scope of the commission's authority, and that is the appropriate venue for resolving this issue." In other words, the MCRC told Schuette, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You're not the boss of us,â&#x20AC;? while at the same

time acknowledging that this issue will wind up in court and welcoming that challenge. Meanwhile, conservatives are calling for all the members of the MCRC to be removed by Gov. Rick Snyder, a man who poisoned an entire city and yet somehow still has his job. The most obvious solution to the problem of anti-LGBTQ leadership in Michigan is to get rid of it. Dana Nessel was the attorney behind the case challenging Michigan's ban on adoption and marriage by same sex couples. That case went all the way to the Supreme Court where equality won. Check her out at dana2018.com.

The people of Michigan do not have a representative democracy. We have a rigged system.

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. You can follow her on Twitter @MamaDWitkowski.

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Achieve Higher Gains with These Cable Exercises!

hen it comes to strength training and bodybuilding most hardcore guys will agree that there is nothing better than free weights, i.e., barbells, dumbbells, etc. Cable exercises are great for adding variety to your free weight routine. Combining cable exercises into your workouts will help to exhaust the muscle groups you are targeting that day. Try implementing a few of these exercises and I promise you'll be jacked over the results! Bent-over cable raises work the entire shoulder-deltoids area and allow you to target the rear head of the deltoids. Stand adjacent to a low cable, bend over and grasp

the handle palm up across your body with the right hand. With the left hand on the left knee for support, raise the right arm up and out to the side until almost parallel to the floor. Pause, then lower to starting position without letting the weights touch between repetitions. I like to

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combine these with standing dumbbell lateral raises and standing alternating front dumbbell raises to really target deltoid development! Perform 10-12 reps, then turn around and grasp the handle with the left hand for another set. Complete 3 alternating sets of 8-12 reps with each arm.

Kneeling cable curls will give those triceps the attention they require. Kneel adjacent to a high cable, grasping the handle palm up with the right hand. Beginning with the right elbow against the right knee, arm bent at a 90 degree angle, and the left hand on the left knee for support, proceed to pull down with the right hand until the arm is nearly straight. Pause then return to starting position and don't let the weights touch between reps. Perform 8-12 reps, then turn and grasp the handle with the left hand for another set. Complete 3 alternating sets of 8-12 reps with each arm.

One arm pec-chest cable crosses are a great compliment to chest double cable crossovers. They're perfect for isolating each set of pecs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; right and left sides â&#x20AC;&#x201C; alternately. Stand adjacent to a high cable and grasp the handle palm forward in the left hand, the arm bent. Now pull down and across your chest. Pause, then return to starting position once again without letting the weights touch between reps. Perform 8-12 reps, then turn around and grasp the handle with the right hand for another set. Complete 3 alternating sets with each arm.

Pump up biceps with cable standing curls. Stand facing a low cable and grasp a short bar or you can also use a rope by grasping it on either side. Keeping arms slightly bent, proceed to curl up and squeeze until biceps meet forearms. Pause then lower to starting position without letting the weights touch between reps. Perform 3 sets of 8-12 reps and feel the burn!

Tom Bonanti is a certified fitness trainer and licensed massage therapist with his own gym and studio, Pump'n Inc. (pumpnincgym.com), in Ft. Lauderdale. You can contact Tom at trainertomb@aol.com with questions or to schedule a free consultation.

Schedule flexibility is crucial Excessive noise and yelling is just a bad-boy cry for attention.

Fats are not the enemy! Carbs are your friends! This might sound crazy and counterintuitive, but exercise can give you more energy and cut fatigue in the long run.

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SOCIAL MEDIA! 8 Tips For Dealing With Social Media Stress and Sadness 1. Maintain a balance between online life and real life Spending too much time on any one thing is not a good thing, especially if it's causing unnecessary stress and anxiety. You wouldn't actively throw yourself into a lion's den of radical political foes in real life, so why put yourself through that online? Certainly there's the appeal of being able to voice your opinion without much consequence – we've all been keyboard warriors at some point – but what good has it done? Has anyone changed their mind based on what you've commented? Chances are slim, and all you got from it was a headache. Thus, the first way to take back your life from the stronghold of social media is to maintain a balance, or tip the scales even. If you're spending a lot of time online, power off and seek out the positive real-life relationships you have and plan activities you enjoy doing.

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When social networks first gained popularity – back in the days of AOL chat rooms – it was exciting, fun, and a generally positive experience. For LGBT people like us, it existed as an outlet where we could be ourselves without fear of discovery and ridicule from the outside world. But as time has trudged on, social media has evolved into a dark and depressing vortex of negativity – mostly attributed to our outrageous political climate – which, if you're not careful, can suck the life right out of you. It's hard to quit social media altogether – I've tried myself and failed – but if you're experiencing a sense of sadness and despair as a result of your time spent on Facebook, Twitter and other platforms, it may be time to reevaluate your priorities and implement ways you can make the experience and your overall life better. Here are eight ways how.

2. Quit a platform or two If the idea of quitting social media completely causes anxiety, there's a compromise: Get rid of one or two platforms that you can live without. For me, it's hard to quit Facebook because I use it for business and I like the convenience of having it attached to other app-based accounts that allow me to log in effortlessly using Facebook (really one of the more brilliant moves that Facebook made to keep us from straying), but I can live without Twitter because I don't see the point of it anyway. I look forward to the day that I don't have a business that requires social-media (which may never come, sure), so I can deactivate Facebook, never to be heard from on that platform again. A boy can dream, at least.

Has anyone changed their mind based on what you've commented? Chances are slim, and all you got from it was a headache.

3. Stop the comparisons to the social media 'highlight reel’ One of the major contributors to social media sadness, which is a legitimate disorder, is comparing your life to the 'highlight reel' of others you follow. You may be part of that façade yourself; I know I am. We purposely push the great content out there – the beautiful restaurants we eat in, the luxurious places we go, the expensive clothing we wear – because we want to elicit the envy of our friends, family, and perfect strangers, whether we'll admit it or not. And then we look at other people's feeds and judge our own success, happiness, wellbeing, and wealth by those fantasies. Not healthy, says Dr. Judi Cinéas, a psychotherapist practicing in New York and Florida. “People follow a lot of things online that create an illusion of reality that they try to emulate,” she explains. “When their lives fail to follow that path it can cause some dissatisfaction. Instead, follow things that are more in line with your life and the goals that you are working towards. Seek out things that inspire and motivate you to pursue your own goals. Social media houses enough content to build you up and tear you down in the same split second. It's up to you to determine what you allow.”

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4. Limit your social media use and remove the temptations Cut back on the time you spend endlessly scrolling Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by practicing discipline. Allot yourself a certain amount of time per day and stick to it – an hour and a half, for example. Break it down throughout the day by checking in when you wake up, on your lunch break, and while you're unwinding on the couch after dinner. Stay off it completely when you're in the company of real people, too. Sticking your face in your phone during actual human interaction defeats the purpose of that interaction. You might as well have stayed home. Another tactic I use is to delete apps I'm spending too much time on from my phone for periods of time. While I have a hard time shunning Facebook altogether, I do sometimes take a hiatus when I feel like it's challenging my productivity and replacing it with procrastination. You have to recognize that problem first, though, which is half the battle.

“Looking at social media and wallowing in self-pity is not constructive”.

5. Think about what triggers you – and how to improve upon it

When your anxiety and stress level starts climbing because of a social media post, take a minute to ask yourself why. What about it has triggered these feelings? Are you browsing pictures of a happy couple while you're experiencing loneliness? Are you reading about someone's wild weekend as you struggle with your own sobriety? All you're doing is punishing yourself here, but for what? Bianca L. Rodriguez, a psychotherapist in Santa Monica, Cali., offers advice on how to make lemonade out of your rotten lemons. “Looking at social media and wallowing in selfpity is not constructive,” she says. “I recommend you investigate what feelings are surfacing, allow yourself to experience them and then devise a solution that supports your wellbeing. It's always helpful to speak with a trusted friend, therapist or your partner to gain some perspective and support.” 90 | Hotspots.LGBT

6. Make compromises and stick to what makes you happy What we consume changes our mentality, and if, for instance, you're obsessing over how many likes your latest selfie is getting, you're setting yourself up for disappointment that will only lead to sadness. Social media consultant Austin Iuliano recognized that habit in himself and made a few changes on how he interacts with social media in order to limit the selfinflicted pain. “I took a single social media platform and changed what I consumed on it to reflect things that make me happy,” he says. “In this case, I took Reddit and only follow accounts that post pictures of puppies. Yes, it is really that simple. By consuming pictures of puppies and the silly things they do, it reminds me life isn't so serious.”

7. Use the Unfollow button Out of all the tips on this list, this one is my personal favorite: Unfollow those who create a negative experience for you on social media. I've been doing this a lot lately, and it's quite cathartic. Recently I've unfollowed, unfriended, or outright blocked people for homophobia, religious zealotry, videos of animal abuse, and one nasty bitch eating raw hamburger. I don't want that shit in my feed, so I cut them out. The less negativity you see, the better your time online will be.

“Social media houses enough content to build you up and tear you down in the same split second. It's up to you to determine what you allow.”

8. Consult your doctor If you can't seem to shake your addiction to social media and the stress and sadness that it causes you, it may be time to consult your doctor. As I mentioned earlier, depression spurred by social media is a real disorder, and you may need qualified help to deal with it. Discuss the issue with your primary care physician and ask for their advice. Maybe there are meetings you can attend or a therapist you can see to work through the issue. There's no shame in admitting you need help – because, honey, we all do.

Mikey Rox is an award-winning journalist and LGBT lifestyle expert whose work has been published in more than 100 outlets across the world. He spends his time writing from the beach, his dog Jaxon at his side. Connect with Mikey on Twitter @mikeyrox. Hotspots.LGBT | 91

Big News from Two of Miami s Important Organizations!

There’s a Name Change and Vizcaya is back! Coming oﬀ the most successful event in its 10year history, the Miami Beach Gay Pride Board of Directors has unveiled a new branding initiative for the wildly popular event, including a new name and fresh, contemporary graphics that still recall the decade-old spirit of Pride. “The new name, 'Miami Beach Pride,' re lects the changing landscape of the LGBTQ+ and allied communities and better mirrors the inclusiveness of the celebration,” said Bruce Horwich, chair of the Miami Beach Pride board of directors. "The march for equality has changed signi icantly over the past decade," Horwich said. "Equality was never a solely 'gay' issue - although many men and women self-identi ied as gay in the beginnings of the equal rights movement. Now, as we get ready to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, we're aware that the ight for equality encompasses gays, 98 | Hotspots.LGBT

lesbians, bisexuals, trans individuals, as well as people who identify as queer, questioning, pansexual, asexual and gender luid. They all have the right to feel proud and to celebrate their authentic selves at our parade and our festival." Miami Beach Pride Executive Director Dave Cook continued to say that the new name also re lects the importance of LGBTQ+ allies. "We started the Ally Grand Marshal honor two years ago to call attention to our straight allies who

march along with us in march along with us in the struggle for equal the struggle for equal rights," he said. "This rights," he said. "This more inclusive name more inclusive name re re lects their lects their contributions as well." contributions as well." Originally developed Originally developed by True Ink Designs, the by True Ink Designs, the Miami Beach Pride logo Miami Beach Pride logo was given a modern was given a modern make-over by ME make-over by ME Graphic Designs. The Graphic Designs. The logo features Miami logo features Miami Beach Pride's iconic, Beach Pride's iconic, rainbow-colored beach rainbow-colored beach ball alongside the ball alongside the event's hometown event's hometown "Miami Beach" and the instantly recognizable, "Miami Beach" and the instantly recognizable, rainbow-colored Pride typeface. rainbow-colored Pride typeface.

"Changes are always good. Evolution is just part "Changes are always good. Evolution is just part of life and our community has changed. In this case, of life and our community has changed. In this case, it was just as important to make it an easy it was just as important to make it an easy transition to keep the logo's recognition, also transition to keep the logo's recognition, also making Miami Beach prominent was key to move making Miami Beach prominent was key to move forward." Maria Espinal, CEO ME Graphic Designs forward." Maria Espinal, CEO ME Graphic Designs

According to Horwich, a new website is in the According to Horwich, a new website is in the works as are new designs for advertising, works as are new designs for advertising, marketing and social media. They will be unveiled marketing and social media. They will be unveiled in the coming weeks, leading up to the 11th in the coming weeks, leading up to the 11th anniversary celebration, April 1-7, 2019. anniversary celebration, April 1-7, 2019. For more information on the 2018 event, please For more information on the 2018 event, please visit miamibeachpride.com. visit miamibeachpride.com. On Saturday, November 24, from 7-11pm at the On Saturday, November 24, from 7-11pm at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens located at 3251 Vizcaya Museum and Gardens located at 3251 South Miami Avenue, the South Florida South Miami Avenue, the South Florida community is invited to attend “The White Party.” community is invited to attend “The White Party.” This elegant aﬀair in white will celebrate the This elegant aﬀair in white will celebrate the remarkable advancements of Care Resource; a remarkable advancements of Care Resource; a not-for-pro not-for-pro it community-based healthcare it community-based healthcare organization serving South Florida's diverse organization serving South Florida's diverse community for over 30 years. community for over 30 years. In the mid-1980s, Miami-like the rest of the In the mid-1980s, Miami-like the rest of the world-struggled with a new health epidemic: world-struggled with a new health epidemic: HIV/AIDS. In 1985, prominent Miamians Frank HIV/AIDS. In 1985, prominent Miamians Frank Wager and Jorge Suarez felt compelled to do their Wager and Jorge Suarez felt compelled to do their

part, and with support from a local part, and with support from a local ledgling ledgling AIDS organization "Health Crisis Network," AIDS organization "Health Crisis Network," planned a fundraising event to raise awareness planned a fundraising event to raise awareness of a disease that was affecting many individuals of a disease that was affecting many individuals and families right here in South Florida. and families right here in South Florida. Through grassroots efforts, Wager and Suarez Through grassroots efforts, Wager and Suarez welcomed 1,600 guests adorned in white to the welcomed 1,600 guests adorned in white to the inaugural White Party at the enchanting Vizcaya inaugural White Party at the enchanting Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Museum and Gardens.

For over 35 years, the charitable bash has raised millions of dollars for Care Resource and has attracted national awareness, top talent, and celebrity attendees, from Ru Paul and Madonna to Calvin Klein and Cyndi Lauper.

When asked why they are returning to Vizcaya, Jonathan Welsh, Marketing and Development Manager, Care Resource said: “For Care Resource and many in our community, bringing the WHITE PARTY back to where it all started – Vizcaya, is both a homecoming and a renewal to our commitment to eradicating this illness, bring awareness and resources through its fundraising eﬀorts, and uniting our community for a common goal of living, AIDS-free.”

Russell Corbett, Board President/Chair, Care Resource said: "This year's White Party is an elegant gala where one is encouraged to dress in white, celebrate life, community, family, and friends while overlooking Biscayne Bay at this legendary South Florida estate.The White Party founders Frank Wager and Jorge Suarez would be pleased with the party returning to its roots, would be thrilled to know of the health center that has been created from the grassroots organization for which The White Party was created and would be amazed to know that in 2017, through outreach, treatment, education, and engagement programs, Care Resource served 17,460 clients at our health centers, many of whom belong in the city's most vulnerable and diverse populations." -

Funds raised from The White Party support the programs and services at Care Resource, a 501(c) (3) nonpro it organization and a Federally Quali ied Health Center (FQHC) with locations in Midtown Miami, Little Havana, Miami Beach, Coconut Grove and Fort Lauderdale. The health center provides comprehensive health and support services to address the full health care needs of South Florida's pediatric, adolescent and adult populations. For more information, visit WhiteParty.org.

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