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What’s HOT

South Florida

n Tuesday, the GFLGLCC hosted their October monthly mixer at the beautiful W Fort Lauderdale's Living Room. This was one of their

busiest mixers, and seen amongst the crowd was: Richard Grey (CVB), Mark Hunter (Hunters), Dawn and Shawn (Pride Fort Lauderdale), Michael Murphy (Photographer), Juan Carlos Bastida, Alexis (W Fort Lauderdale) and many more.

On Thursday, Stonewall National Museum and Archives hosted Photographer Michael Fazakerly's show “Nightbirds,” which is a collection of photos of NYC's dynamic club culture personalities from 19861995. 10 | Hotspots.LGBT

Manor Mansion my home…LOL!! Afterwards, we went to The Pride Center at Equality Park for the Celebration of Life for Jeanette Mojica (Jennifer from Sidelines). With upwards of 100 people attending, this was a true celebration of life with laughter, tears, and stories and as Jennifer would want: lots of cocktails and good food. We all got to relive some of our favorite times and memories of this wonderful woman, who is now an angel looking out for her wife Laurie, and the rest of us.

Also on Thursday, the OUTShine Film Festival's 10th Anniversary in Fort Lauderdale held their Opening Night extravaganza featuring the movie "Studio 54" and the after party at Manor Mansion. Now if anyone loves me enough, and wants to buy me a present, I would be very happy to call

On Saturday, XES held their official Grand Opening with a live painter, great music, Drag performers and fantastic cocktails. This newest location in Wilton Manors is beautiful and I welcome them to our Gayborhood!

Also on Saturday, Rumors held “Deadly Sins” their 6th annual charity turnabout to benefit the Smart Ride. Their staff took to the stage to entertain for a great cause. On Sunday, the Dolphin Democrats hosted their 2018 Awards Gala named "United We Win" at the Crystal Ballroom at The Venue. They honored several key people and organizations that deserve attention, and they were: Mayor Dean Trantalis,

Everything you need to plan your week Congressman Ted Deutch, The Pride Center at Equality Park, Women's March Florida Broward Chapter, Emma Collum, Ron Mills, Tatiana Williams, Verna Johnson, and Michael Albetta. Congress woman Debbie Wasserm an-Schultz was on hand to present, and give the Key Note Address. Congrats to the Dolphin Democrats for a fabulous event! u FRIDAY OCT 26

AIDS Healthcare Foundation presents the SAVE's 24th annual Halloween Ball: Disco, which will be a dark and decadent disco fantasy with a costume contest. Taking place at the Olemberg th Ballroom (corner of 17 street and Lennox Avenue) on South Beach and starring Celebrity DJ Pam Ann as well as DJ's Alex Ramos, Sushiman and Bill James

with performances by Athena Dion, Tiffany

Fantasia, TP Lords, Tlo Ivy, Fantasia Royale, and Miss Florida F.I. at Large Noel Leon. The costume contest is at Midnight with $1,000 in cash and prizes. The party is from 9pm to 2am and features a full open bar. Tickets are only $75 with promo code “Hotspots” at SaveHalloweenBall.org.

Twist presents a Halloween Kickoff event starring DJ Power Infiniti. u SATURDAY OCT 27

W Fort Lauderdale presents “Night of 1,000 Cher's: the Ultimate Icon Tribute” from 9pm to 12am. The night will feature performances by Michael Dean as Cher, and stars official Cher remixer DJ

Look. In addition, there will be Cher concert ticket giveaways every hour. This is a 21+ event and admission is complimentary if you RSVP at: 1000Chers.eventbrite.com.

The House of Alibi presents “Black Halloween” starring DJ AJ Reddy and a costume contest where the theme is leather (preferred but not a must) with $600 cash prizes. Venetian Arts Society and RBC Wealth Management present "An Intimate Evening with Levi Kreis" a benefit performance for ArtsUnited. The TONY Award winning Actor/Singer will appear in concert at 8 p.m. at the Sunshine Cathedral, (1480 SW 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale). Tickets are $35, general admission and is $50 which includes a meet and greet with Levi after the performance. Twist presents the official after party for “Werq The World Tour.”

Barry Harris. They also invite you to: get Cher's look at their Spa Glam Bar; and dress up in your Cher look and win prizes for Best Decade Look & Best Tour

Noche Latina Saturday's Inside the Ivy Dance Room and Patio, at the Manor Complex will be celebrating Halloween with the theme “Dia De Los Muertos” (Day of the Dead). The night will star Erika Norell and Lana Hotspots.LGBT | 11

Novva Lanudde along with guest DJ Ricardo Torres and sexy Latin Go-Go papi's. In the Ballroom they feature a PreHalloween Block Party Bash starring DJ Binho Uckermann with a $1,000 (cash and Prizes) costume contest. 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 (18-20 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $12 all night).

no holds barred, down and dirty anything goes skirmish that can be dutifully sick and twisted, u WEDNESDAY OCT 31

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Once again, The Pride Center at Equality Park in association with Hunters The Pub presents Lady Nightclub present Wicked Fancy's Gospel Jubilee, Manors, with this year's which is a church of a theme: Game Night. The different kind and features good old fashioned Southern event takes place in the heart Gospel music at 7 pm. At 9pm of Wilton Manors on Wilton they presents Battle of the Drive and goes from 6pm to Witches, Halloween edition 11pm and will star Miss with Sherry Vine & Jackie Bryan and Kimmy B from Beat who will battle it out in Hits 97.3 and Misty Eyez. u SUNDAY OCT 28

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Andrea Bocelli has enlisted a group of stellar duet partners for his forthcoming album 'Si.' Bocelli reunites with his friend Ed Sheeran after their chart-topping 'Perfect Symphony' on the brand new song called 'Amo Soltanto Te' (written by Ed with lyrics by Tiziano Ferro) and also joins pop sensation Dua Lipa on the single 'If Only.' Additionally, crossover superstar Josh Groban and classical soprano Aida Garifullina duet with Bocelli on the new album, which is set for release on

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There will be music, DJ's, Entertainment and lots of costume contests with the grand prize of $1,000 in cash and prizes. This event is free, but there is a $5 suggested donation. The Ramrod presents their yearly Halloween contest at 12:30am with 2 winning categories: Best Costume and Butchest. Electra hosts The Pub's Halloween party and contest with $700 in cash and prizes at 11:30pm.

Georgie's Alibi/Monkey Bar presents “Dungeons and Dragons: Gods and Gladiators,” an indoor/outdoor party with a costume contest with $1,000 in cash and prizes.

Scandals Saloon presents a Halloween Ball from 5pm to midnight with a costume contest that will feature $400 in cash to the winner, $100 Gift Card for second place and a $50 bar tab for 3rd place. u HOT STUFF

Omm Spa at the Oceen Rumors presents: Mario Manor Beach Resort invites Party Halloween, starring DJ you to get 10% off all Joshua Atom, and shows by services for men by Alandra Matthews, Chyna mentioning the ad right here Hilton, Efrain Reyes and Vauz in Hotspots Magazine. For Allen along with a $500 more info or to make an Costume Contest appointment call at 10pm. 954-635-2151.

At the center of the new record is a heartfelt duet between father-and-son, as 20 year-old Matteo Bocelli steps into the limelight on 'Fall On Me' - a beautifully poignant duet which reflects the bond between parent and child. It will appear in the end credits of the hotlyanticipated new Disney film, The Nutcracker and The Four Realms, starring Keira Knightley, Mackenzie Foy, Helen Mirren and Morgan Freeman, to be released on November 2nd.

Sì is an album about heart and soul, positivity and family, melody and magic. And for that reason, Bocelli chose the strong, simple title. "In this historical period we are going through right now, we too often say no. But yes is the word you say when you have your first

kiss, when you agree with somebody, when want to make someone feel good. Sì is the word you say every time things will end well. For a thousand and one reasons, sì is the expression of a positive, powerful, human word and feeling and emotion." And so, in his 60th birthday year, Andrea Bocelli is proud to return to where it all began. His uplifting new album Sì gives us a window into the world of this extraordinary singer and global icon. Photo: Mark Seliger Decca Records

Sugar/Decca on October 26th. 'Si' is Bocelli's first album of new material in 14 years, featuring 16 new songs that celebrate love, family, faith and hope.

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HALLOWEEN 2018 From Wicked Manors to Lincoln Road to SAVE Halloween Party to Fantasy Fest in Key West (through Oct 28) to everything in between, Halloween and the days preceding it are always fabulous in S. Florida. Get your costumes together and party! Friday through Wednesday, October 26- 31; All Over South Florida! COMEDIAN – JERRY SEINFELD America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. His latest projects include the Emmy nominated web series, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, and his Netflix special Jerry Before Seinfeld. Seinfeld continues to perform both nationally and internationally. Fri, October 26; 7 and 9:30pm; Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach); Tix: Start at $76; Kravis.org CONCERT - IGGY AZALEA The Australian singer and songwriter combines hip-hop, rap, electronica and pop. She broke through in 2014 with her “The New Classic” debut album, featuring the singles “Fancy” and “Black Widow.” She is touring in support of this year’s “Survive the Summer” EP. Sat, October 27, 8pm; Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood); Tix: $40-$90; Seminolehardrockhollywood.com DANCE - SANKOFA DANZAFRO The Colombian dance troupe performs “The City of Others,” showcasing Afro-Colombian and Afro-contemporary dance and hip-hop with live drumming and singing. Sat and Sun, October 27 & 28; 7:30 pm; Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach); Tix: $32; Kravis.com.

SNL - AN EVENING WITH COLIN JOST Jost is now in his fifth season at “Saturday Night Live” as co-anchor of “Weekend Update” and co-head writer. Jost has won four Writers Guild Awards, a Peabody Award and has been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards. Fri, October 26; 7:30 pm; Bailey Hall (3501 Davie Road, Davie); Tix: $30-$76; Baileyhall.org. Hotspots.LGBT | 25

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BOY BAND - HANSON The brothers are celebrating their 25th anniversary as a band and the 20th anniversary of their debut release “Middle of Nowhere,” lead by the iconic single “Mmmbop.” The String Theory tour finds the three siblings accompanied by a full orchestra. Thurs, October 25; 8pm; The Fillmore (1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach); Tix: $44.50 to $69.50; Fillmoremb.com. ROCK N ROLL - ALICE IN CHAINS This legendary rock band from Washington, was formed in 1987 by guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney, who recruited bassist Mike Starr and lead vocalist Layne Staley. Starr was replaced by Mike Inez in 1993. After Staley’s death in 2002, William DuVall joined in 2006 as co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist. The band took its name from Staley’s previous group, the glam metal band Alice N’ Chains. Sun, October 28; 7pm; Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood); Tix: $50, $70, $90; Seminolehardrockhollywood.com COMEDIAN - CATHY LADMAN As one of the country’s top comedians, Ladman’s show is a self-probing vehicle which draws laughter from exposing personal neuroses. She has not only appeared on “The Tonight Show” nine times but was also the only female comic to appear on the last two of Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show Anniversary” shows. She also had her own HBO “One Night Stand” comedy special and was awarded the American Comedy Award for Best Female Stand Up Comic. Fri, October 26; 8pm; Boca Black Box (8221 Glades Road #10, Boca Raton); Tix: $30-$40; BocaBlackBox.com GOTH - MARILYN MANSON Grammy-nominated iconic rocker Marilyn Manson is a singer, songwriter, musician, composer, actor, painter, author, and former music journalist. His stage name was formed by combining and juxtaposing the names of two American pop cultural icons of the 1960s: actress Marilyn Monroe and criminal Charles Manson. He comes to south Florida with special guest H09909. Tues, October 30; 8pm; Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood) Tix: $35, $55, $90; Seminolehardrockhollywood.com.

MUSICIAN - LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM The legendary guitarist, singer and songwriter is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and three-time Grammy-winner. Buckingham is best known as the producer, guitarist, vocalist and chief songwriter for Fleetwood Mac, but is also a successful solo artist. His hits include “Go Your Own Way,” “Never Going Back Again” and “Big Love.” Opening is J.S. Ondara. Sat, October 27; 8pm; Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami,); Tix: $39- $300; ArshtCenter.org

Photo's by Kiet Thai and Luis Romero

10 Tricks for a Prizewinning Halloween Costume from the Queen of Costumes

The Newly Crowned Miss Gay America 2019: Andora Te'tee n anticipation of Halloween costume contests everywhere, here are 10 tricks for a prizewinning look from the queen of costumes herself, Miss Gay America 2019, Andora Te'tee.

1. Pick a simple concept and then be the best at it. Example: the devil. Be the best devil! You don't want people wondering who you are supposed to be.

2. Make sure you don't have anything blocking your mouth. That way nothing gets between you and your cocktail! 3. If you can't glue it, don't do it! Glue is the fastest way to make costumes. Yes that's right girl, you don't need a sewing machine to look good in Halloween drag!

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8. Yes Girl: Your shoes must match your costume! This can easily be done with glue, fabric pieces or spray paint.

Photo's by Kiet Thai and Luis Romero

9. Your costume must sparkle! Everybody's eyes are drawn to sparkle. So bring the glitter and rhinestones.

10. Go big or go home. Halloween only happens once a year!

For more information on Miss Gay America, go to: Missgayamerica.com or missgayamericapageant.blogspot.com

4. If you make your shoulders bigger, your waist will look smaller. Say yaass! to shoulder pads and shoulder decorations.

5. Add lights. Tuck battery packs away into wigs hats or pockets. This extra element will make you the center of attention at the party.

sexy or shocking, after all it's Halloween!

6. Show oďŹ&#x20AC; your best asset. Pick one: legs, ass, waist, or chest. It's okay to be

7. Do contour. Do you know you can contour chest, six-packs, and cheek bones? Hotspots.LGBT | 29

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Paul Feig sells NBC on Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist

Paul Feig, the man from Bridesmaids, is moving into musical television. He just sold a singing-dancing dramedy to NBC called Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist. Cocreated by Austin Winsberg (Jake in Progress) and not to be confused with the film Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, the story concerns a young woman in her late 20s who is suddenly gifted with the ability to know the deepest desires of everyone around her. This is accomplished through music, somehow, and it sounds fairly delightful. Smash not withstanding – and frankly, that show was kind of weirdly cool but never got its due – NBC is responsible for a lot | Hotspots.LGBT

when it comes to the reintroduction of music into primetime network TV, so this seems like the right home for a show like this. Now, what would be truly extraordinary is a great non-corny cast and some good money poured into production and lots of people spontaneously dancing in the streets. You'll have appointment television then and an audience of queer people keeping it in business.

Heterosexuals to Invade Broadway

Remember the 2000 film Almost Famous? Remember how it was full of charming straight dude rock star characters you could actually

like? The kind who were laid back and nice to teenage band groupies and who led Elton John sing-alongs on buses? Well, you have Cameron Crowe to thank for that one, and if the forthcoming Broadway musical version of this film is successful it will be a testament to his powers. There's no casting news yet, but the project – the story of young Crowe-like music journalist on tour with an upand-coming rock band – will feature a book by Crowe based on his Academy Awardwinning screenplay, music by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tom Kitt (Next to Normal) with lyrics by Kitt and Crowe, and directed by Jeremy Herrin (People, Places and Things). We're hopeful for this one, and not just because we're looking forward to “Tiny Dancer” belted out by an ensemble cast. If the current political landscape has us

CROWE soured on almost all heterosexual men, Crowe's superpower is reminding us that they can be soulful and sensitive and as sexy as young Billy Crudup.

Romeo San Vicente does it his way all the time, darling.

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HAPPY 21ST!

u Georgi’s Alibi/Monkey Bar celebrated all week for their 21st anniversary.

ARTISTE DU MOIS

u Stop by Bona Italian Restaurant and see

this month’s ArtsUnited Artist of the Month Robin White’s Contemporary Realism collection.

SOOO PROUD

u Photographer Nicholas Richardson has fun with the Hotspots model during Orlando Pride.

NETWORKERS

u Friends Mike Toomey & Leticia Carranza have fun at the latest MDGLCC Lunchon in Doral.

STAR MVP

u The World AIDS Museum held their

anniversary party at ArtServe & honored their Board President William Spencer.

THAT’S MYAH MAN u Husbands Josh & Ron

have a great time at The Pub.

WE’RE EPIC

u The premier EPIC Conference on HIV

& PreP was held at The Embassy Suites and SunServe’s Misty Eyez & Steve Schauder helped make it memorable.

BOYS ABOUT TOWN

u Bar Hoppers Alex & Jeff make the most

of a Sunday Funday on Wilton Drive.

A TIME TO CELEBRATE

u Celebrate Orgullo recently hosted their Celia Gala

at the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora.

MEET THE CANDIDATES

u SAVE! recently hosted a Meet the Candidates party at their headquarters in Miami.

Boozy Cocktails The only thing more important that your costume this Halloween is a killer signature cocktail! Bring the Halloween spirit to your haunted house with these spellbinding recipes featuring our favorite champagnes. Whether you're throwing a “bare-bones” get together, or a wicked Halloween bash, longtime supporter of the LGBTQ community, Barefoot has a variety of spooky cocktails that are sure to please all the goblins, witches and warlocks in your crew!

Sparkling Green Goblin This ghoulishly delicious drink is made with Barefoot Brut Cuvee Champagne, Barefoot Moscato and a spiced apple cocktail mixer, garnished with a skewered grape and a drop of green food color. Find the full recipe here. sprinkles for the full spooky effect.

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Hello Halloween Sparkler – This cocktail is made with Barefoot Sweet Red Champagne, pomegranate juice, pineapple juice, black cherry soda, and an orange and pineapple slice for garnish. To really bring out the Halloween spirit, add a few gummy worms! Find the full recipe here.

Spooky Spumante This fruity, frozen concoction combines Barefoot Moscato Spumante Champagne, apricot nectar, pineapple juice and frozen mangoes. Complete the cocktail with a rim of purple sprinkles for the full spooky effect.

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Hocus Pocus Live on Stage

The movie we all love this time of year, Hocus Pocus, is brought to life “Live on Stage” throughout Florida in October! Celebrating 5 years of this magical stage spectacle, I sat down with drag entertainer Nicole Halliwell, the show’s creator to discuss her cast, the tour, and why 25 years later, people still love Hocus Pocus.

What inspired you to produce Hocus Pocus Live? Like pretty much everyone on the planet who loves Halloween, I am OBSESSED with this movie, it’s my #1 go-to for the entire season. I have a deep love of doing productions and theater shows - so I just had to do a tribute to such an iconic ilm!

It looks like you’ve chosen your cast very carefully. Yes! I’ve been extremely lucky to know and work with these absolutely phenomenal people who put 110% into everything they do. Our show stars some incredible entertainers

including Calypso Monroe, Nicky Monet, Walter Washburn, Kendall Carassco, Nicole Saphire, and Ava Monet. Wait till you see how much they look and act like the movie characters!

Tell me about last year. Oh my god – amazing! We sold out all of our shows in minutes! Words cannot express how amazing all the love we received was. We inally broke ground in Orlando for 2017 thanks to the amazing people at Southern Nights and the lines were down the block… and we’re back to do it again this year! What should we look forward to in your 2018 shows? As this is our 5th anniversary – we’re proudly debuting an all-new extended show with new scenes, new eﬀects, and so much more!

I heard you’ve been acknowledged by some of the actors in the ilm? YES! Kathy Najimy (Mary Sanderson) and Doug Jones (Billy Butcherson) have shown us love via

We have 7 shows across 4 cities - Tampa (10/26), Orlando (10/27), West Palm Beach (10/30), and Fort Lauderdale (10/31)! All of the tour dates and information is available on our website! Check it out!

Catch the 23-minute live action version of Hocus Pocus for their Season Finale Wednesday, October 31st at 10PM (Free season inale show - no cover.) inside Southern Nights Fort Lauderdale â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or visit the of icial website for more tour dates, tickets, and information at www.hocuspocuslive.net. Celebrity impersonators tribute show. No af iliation with the Walt Disney Company.

social media, praising the show and our characters. That was mind-blowing for us. Growing up watching this movie and having the actors appreciate your portrayal of them left us speechless!

Why do people love this movie so much? Even after 25 years, it's so synonymous with Halloween. Something about the magic of Bette, Kathy, and Sarah as a trio, and how well the story was cast and told like only Disney can. I can watch it 500 times and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never get tired of it. It makes me happy to see so many new generations getting to experience and love this movie the way I do. A tradition for decades to come! Where can we see Hocus Pocus Live on Stage?

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From a Grateful Community

William "Bill" Calcaterra aka POMPANO BILL Last week, our community lost an icon and friend. Bill touch many lives over the decades as he served our community, not only as a photographer but as a mentor and friend to many. With so many condolences still pouring in, we thought the best way to communicate our feelings just was to share a few comments that capture the essence of a man who was loved and admired by so many: It has been a day of re lection on my 27 year of friendship and association with Bill Calcaterra, Pompano Bill. It's been a dif icult day but I am at peace with his passing. Both Pompano and I knew his day of crossing the Rainbow were near. He was tired of ighting Cancer and loosing his eyesight. He now can see clearly and can rest. Thank You Pompano Bill for an amazing 27 years. - Brad Casey: Dear Friend He was an amazing man with an incredible zest for life. - Richard Gray: Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB He was so much a part of our community. I have very fond memories of him. He left his mark. - Michael Goodman: Public Relations R I P. Will always love him Billy Sand: Friend 54

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I have loved this man since the second time I met him [The irst time he did his groping thing]. We have had a wild ride. He ALWAYS looked-out for me and made sure I was getting my shots and doing my job. I remember one of his BIGGEST warnings about nightclubs was the smoke and how he got some sort of Cancer from it. He was a Trooper and loved my many, including myself. Una famiglia italiana e un dono di Dio. -Stephen R. Lang co-worker and dear friend Memories captured from my dear good friend who now rests in Heaven, William "Bill" Calcaterra aka POMPANO BILL.. Our beloved LGBT community will miss him more than we think. Let's honor one last request from Pompano Bill: GET OUT TO VOTE AND VOTE DEMOCRATIC! -Michael Albetta: Broward SherriďŹ&#x20AC; Community Liaison

Pompano Bill…You can rest now my friend. Miss you already Peanut Butter! -Mike Trottier: Co-worker and dear friend Don't be sad! Of course, we will miss you, Pompano Bill. But, what a life you lived! An example to all of us to seize the day and make the most of every situation, or so it seemed. Indeed, the place won't be the same without you, but it's immeasurably better because of you. I look forward to celebrating your life with the throngs who adored you. -Row lliescu: Equality Florida Sad to learn of the passing of Pompano Bill. A wonderful friend to so many of us in the LGBTQ community. I don't think I've ever seen Bill without a smile or his camera ready to take that perfect shot. He will be greatly missed by our community. Thank you for all the memories Pompano...Rest In Peace good friend. -Ken Evans: Our Fund I found myself driving to Pompanos Bills house today, and sitting in the car outside of his home. I shake my head for not stopping by earlier, and for always saying ‘I'll stop by tomorrow, I'll stop by tomorrow, I'll stop by tomorrow.’ Well, tomorrow has come and Bill is gone. Don't wait to see friends and loved ones.... Don't miss the chance to tell someone you love them. Life is short..... Rip Bill -Howard Andrew: Talent Scout

I miss him very much; like others we had a great history as friends, and he was once my neighbor back in the late 80's... RIP My dear Friend! -Jim Libonati: Friend and former Hotspots Executive

“How do you say goodbye to such an Icon? Our community will come together and heal but right now, we are still coming to terms with our loss. -Toni Barone: Close Friend, Community leader We grieve the sudden loss of a long-time community member and dear friend -Steve and Zak: Owners of Ramrod I'm not sure how to express my love for Pompano, my own shortened nickname, in a paragraph. Over 25 years of sharing great images with one another, playfully bumping each other while shooting, comparing butts and bulges and yes telling secrets. I'm grateful that he had the best life, surrounded by so many people that loved him and that he loved even more. His last 25 years, the 25 I got to enjoy alongside of him, truly were his Golden Years and he lived every minute to the fullest! I love you Pompano! -Michael Murphy: Photographer

I loved Pompano Bill. He had such a wonderful vibe and over the years such a big part of our community and also chronicled our community. -Robin Bodiford: Attorney Rest in peace, Pompano Bill -Kevin Clevenger, Poverello So sad to hear of the passing of Pompano Bill Calcaterra. I have known this man pretty much since day one when I irst moved to Fort Lauderdale. He was such a kind wonderful man. He always greeted me with a Hug & a Kiss (or three, LOL!). I am saddened by the loss of this man, a treasure, R.I.P. my friend -Kenneth Flood: The Pub “Our community has lost an Icon and a loving man who gave so much to so many” -Gary Resnick: Mayor, Wilton Manors

Watch for next week's edition of Hotspots for a special photographic retrospective of Pompano Bill's life and legacy.

Pompano Bill (1926 – 2018) William "Bill" Calcaterra

By Peter Clark

Like so many other, I was deeply aﬀected when I heard that Pompano Bill had passed away. At irst, I went into a deep silence and just wanted to be alone to collect my thoughts. A sense of calm overcame me as I thought that Bill had just ended a spectacular journey we call life on earth. Bill and I often talked about our community, politics and of course, gossip. One thing is certain, I came to trust him like a father. In our last conversation he shared with me the fact that he decided not to undergo Chemotherapy while in the hospital. I refused to consider that he was telling me his time had come. Denial, as you know, is one of the irst phases of dealing with grief. Ironically, as I checked my last email to him regarding Hotspots business, the subject line was “time to relax.” God knows, I did not want him to take it literally by going to his eternal resting place. William Calcaterra, aka Pompano Bill, was born on January 12thth, 1926 in Norway, Michigan. He had a normal childhood, however, as he matured, he realized that he was diﬀerent. Back then the word gay wasn't

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used, instead the word was “queer.” Growing up in such a small town of 3,728 people, he kept his diﬀerence suppressed. He graduated high school in June of 1944 and was immediately inducted into the Navy, attended Radio Operator School in Madison, Wisconsin and was assigned to a ship in the Paci ic Theatre. World War II ended and he returned to the U.S. While still on active duty and stationed in San Francisco he stumbled into a bar on Market Street, not realizing it was a bar frequented by homosexuals, and was invited out for cocktails at the Saint Francis Hotel and treated to a weekend of fun and luxury. He saw that gentleman again during the week. Although he said the experience was amazing, shortly afterwards he got his discharge papers and returned home, where he again went into suppressing his desires. A year later, with the GI Bill, he went to Ferris State College and then moved to Detroit and completed his education at the Detroit Institute of Technology. It was in Detroit that he really discovered gay life. While in Detroit he had his irst

relationship, which ended due to his partner being drafted for the Korean War. After graduating from college, he joined IBM (which Bill says stands for I've been moved) in 1951, where he stayed until retirement 36 years later in 1987. During his employment at IBM he made his way up to middle management and was transferred to many places throughout the country. Eventually, Bill had the good sense to move to Florida. After a few years he became bored and bought a camera. In 1992 he started his second career as a photographer and was published as Pompano Bill in Scoop Magazine. Since then he has worked for Outlook, Buzz, 411, Express, The Blade and, for the last dozen years or so he was very happy shooting exclusively for Hotspots Magazine. Over the years he has accumulated tens of thousands of pictures, which have become his life, he says they are like his friends. He had all his old photos organized in shoe boxes and digital images were stored on 2 computers. He often wondered what the stories were behind some of the people he captured on ilm when he looked back at them. As many of you know, Pompano Bill had a huge heart and donated much of his time to charities including Poverello, Tuesdays Angels, Broward House, The Pride Center and so many others. Scott Holland once asked Pompano Bill:

What are the bene its of living longer? Bill replied: “You can teach an old dog new tricks, outliving a few assholes, the ability to meet and enjoy younger people... especially those that like to hear about gay history I’ve experienced.”

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Many have asked if funeral or memorial services will be taking place. One of Bill's closest friends, Toni Barone, reminded me that he did not want anything special or grandiose after his passing. It is our understanding that a few family members will be arriving to discuss plans and we will announce the outcome of their decision the moment it happens. One thing is certain, if a celebration of life takes place, it will be one to remember! Now, I ind myself trying to ill yet, another hole in my heart…

A special thanks goes to Scott Holland for contributing the biographical content of this article

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Entertainment and nightlife is forever changing. Shouldn't the way we interact with it be too? That was the question that Sasha was asked when we began discussing his modus operandi in regard to how to set up successful promotions. Since 2010, Sasha Seven Events has been quietly behind the scenes helping to market and promote some of the LGBTQ+ community's most diverse events. His interest in club culture had always been strong so when the opportunity to begin as an in-house promoter with a Saturday night weekly party at NYC's iconic venue The Ritz was offered he grabbed it and ran with it like a cheetah. Since then his brand has grown legs and has begun to travel the globe. Sasha is bringing The Score party from Washington's popular Districkt C every Friday to NYC staple the Monster, a 2 story complex with a capacity of 300 and *gasp* a dancefloor located in the heart of Hell's Kitchen. Here in Florida he's helping to promote Pride Ft Lauderdale on Feb 24, 2019 for what will be their biggest event yet. Another important aspect in his evolving business model is the ability to help recording artists and their audience connect with his weekly Saturday night radio show on G One Radio Show where he's selected dozens of the world's top rated circuit Dj/Producers such as Abel, Dani Toro, Tony Moran, GSP and even offering an elite roster of up and coming talents among them NYC's DJ Alex Brian and many more. Tune in every Saturday at 7 PM EST and be sure to contact

him if your fave dj's are not yet in the mix. In the summer he's got his hand in the promotion of landmark events like OMW (One Magical Weekend) which attracts thousands to its dancefloor, Utopia in Athens Greece and Xlsior on the island of Mykonos. In Puerto Rico the Hydro Caribbean has asked for his blessing as well to insure that they reach NYC metro NuYoricans to return home for the festival. After the Ritz closed he became one of the inhouse promoters for XL Nightclub NYC, where he ran a number of successful “nights” before the venue sold. A niche market within our niche was Habbibi an event for Gay men of Mideastern descent, which ran for 8+ years. In January he helps Arena Festival in Playa Del Carmen bring the heat to those escaping the blustery winter doldrums. In February he pitches in to work with the The Task Force who produce the “hot like fire” Winter Party. Throughout the spring he localizes and focuses on his backyard in the Northeast. You can find his stamp of approval on events from DC stretching as far north as Boston. Closer to home in June he's running on all pistons spreading himself out to assist with NYC Pride and a multitude of other philanthropic organizations, giving support to Non Profit orgs such as Spectrum who donate to benefactors such as Jersey Pride, Queens Pride and a host of other local organizations in need of the exposure and donations. You're invited to join in the fun. Circuit fans tune in to G One Radio for your favorite sounds. Djs, contact sashaseven.com. Promoters looking for opportunities contact us. See you on a dance floor soon!

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con Adora y Teddy Behr Adora: Wow, Teddy, ¿viste el estallido de la retrospectiva en el Whitney para el artista David Wojnarowicz? ... Su trabajo es tan apasionado ... en realidad se calló para protestar por el silencio oficial sobre la crisis del SIDA en el 1980, así que de alguna manera no estoy sorprendido . Teddy: Sí, David murió de la

espalda de AID en 1992; fue miembro fundador del grupo de activistas AID ACTUP. Mucha gente se estaba muriendo, y realmente sufría. Nadie supo al principio cómo se transmitía, o cómo saber si se iba a enfermar. Fue un tiempo realmente basado en el miedo ... Y al gobierno simplemente no pareció importarle.

Adora: La comunidad creativa, que es tan LGBTQ, fue la más afectada, por lo que artistas como David Wojnarowicz, Keith Haring y Robert Maplethorpe, no solo se enfermaron, estaban rodeados por toda una comunidad que estaba afligida. La gente le tenía miedo a las personas LGBTQ, al principio había poca compasión: todo era miedo. Teddy Behr: Tienes que ver la película de David Wojnarowicz" A Fire In My Belly "para sentir realmente la muerte y la muerte que superó a la comunidad gay. Es un collage de películas realmente asombroso sobre el terror de la época y fue censurado en un show en DC hace unos 9 años ... es bastante intenso. Act-Up adoptó el eslogan "Silencio = Muerte", y sí, David en realidad se cerró la boca como una protesta performativa sobre el silencio en los medios de comunicación y el gobierno sobre la devastadora cifra de muertos en la comunidad LGBTQ. Adora: Nunca olvidaré la foto de él con la boca cerrada, o la película, y la música y la voz de Diamond Galas. Son imágenes icónicas de lo que estaba pasando entonces. Desafortunadamente, aunque las personas no se están muriendo como antes por el VIH / SIDA, los manifestantes tienen razón en que el SIDA no es historia: ahora tenemos una industria de SIDA, con todo tipo de tratamientos de

mantenimiento muy costosos, pero no hay cura ... me pregunto por qué no hay cura? Teddy Behr: Sí, y Act-Up dice que todavía no tenemos suficiente acceso a las pruebas y al tratamiento, y sobre todo, a la educación. "¿El Condado de Dade no tiene la mayor

porque son resistentes a los antibióticos más antiguos. Es realmente peligroso: un amigo médico dice que el nuevo medicamento PREP, que protege a las personas contra el virus, hace que las personas sientan que ya no necesitan practicar sexo protegido / seguro. Él dice que estas cosas pueden

incidencia de SIDA / SIDA en los Estados Unidos? Entiendo que a la gente no le gusta hablar de eso, pero como dicen en Act-Up: SILENCE = MUERTE. Adora: Sí, y ahora también tenemos una epidemia de sífilis y nuevas cepas de gonorrea que requieren goteo de antibióticos,

mutar y cambiar, y que nos engañamos a nosotros mismos pensando que estamos fuera de peligro. Teddy Behr: Mmmm ... por un momento fue genial usar condones, ahora, creo que es genial no ... pero SEGURO ES DULCE, es cariñoso, y es genial; la gente solo tiene que volver a estar a salvo,

por el bien de todos. Adora: Wow, Teddy, Did you see the blow-up over the retrospective at the Whitney for artist David Wojnarowicz?……His work is so passionate…he actually sewed his mouth shut to protest the official silence over the AIDs Crisis in the 1980's, so in a way I'm not surprised. Teddy: Yeah, David died of AID's back in 1992; he was a founding member of the AIDs activist group ACT-UP. So many people were dying, and really suffering. Nobody knew at first how it was being transmitted, or how to know if you were going to get sick. It was a really fear-based time…And the government just didn't seem to care. Adora: The creative community which is so LGBTQ, was hit hardest, so artists like David Wojnarowicz, Keith Haring and Robert Maplethorpe, not only got sick, they were surrounded by a whole community that was afflicted. People were afraid of LGBTQ people, there was little compassion at first: it was all fear. Teddy Behr: You have to see David Wojnarowicz's film 'A Fire In My Belly' to really get the sense of death and dying that overcame the Gay Community. It's a truly amazing film collage about the terror of the time and got censored out of a show in DC about 9 years ago…it's pretty intense. Act-Up adopted the slogan 'Silence = Death', and yeah, David actually sewed his mouth shut as a performative Hotspots.LGBT | 63

genre latino / Culturizate protest over the silence in media and government about the devastating death toll in the LGBTQ Community. Adora: I'll never forget the photo of him with his mouth sewn shut, or the movie, and the music and vocals by Diamond Galas. They're iconic images of what was going on then. Unfortunately, even though people aren't dying as they used to from HIV / AIDs, the demonstrators are right that AIDs isn't history: we now have an AIDs industry, with all sorts of very expensive maintenance treatments, but no cure…I wonder why no cure? Teddy Behr: Yeah, and Act-Up says we still don t have enough access to testing and treatment, and above all, education. Doesn't Dade County have the highest AIDs/HIV incidence in the USA?I get that people don t like to talk about it, but as they say in Act-Up: SILENCE =DEATH. Adora: Yes, and now we're also having a syphilis epidemic, and new strains of gonorrhea that require antibiotic drip, because they're resistant to older antibiotics. It's really dangerous out there: a doctor friend says the new PREP medication, which protects people against getting the virus has made people feel they don't need to practice protected/safer sex anymore. He says these things can mutate and change, and that we're fooling ourselves thinking we're out of danger. Teddy Behr: Mmmmm…for a while it was cool to use condoms, now, I think it's cool not to…but SAFE IS SWEET, it's caring, and it IS cool; people just have to get back to safe, for everybody's sake. 64

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Michael Goodman as Cher By Scott Holland

few years ago, I just knew Michael Goodman from his hugely successful PR Company: Goodman Public Relations. Little did I know that the quiet, organized and professional businessman had an alternate personality as a Cher impersonator! It’s amazing how Michael transforms himself with lavish costumes, fabulous wigs, and great shoes to become Cher! As he is about to give 2 local performances at Winterfest White Party on October 26 and W Fort Lauderdale Night of 1000 Chers on October 27, I thought this was the appropriate time to sit down with Michael and get all the info on how he became Cher! When was the irst time you were in drag? I dabbled in drag for fun periodically from the mid 2000痴, but mostly on Halloween. However, when I became part of the Lips Fort Lauderdale family it blossomed. When was the irst time you did Cher? It happened nearly six years ago as I was invited to a Las Vegas style party where you

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had to come as your favorite celebrity. I hired Diva (aka Thomas Mitchell) to create me as Cher, as that seemed the natural celebrity for me based on my facial features and my love for Cher. How did it go at the party? Everyone loved it and I was amazed that it was really me. The rest is history! Doing events at the Seminole Hard Rock involves securing exciting and talented performers for our guests to enjoy. One of my favorites is Michael Dean as Cher. We usually have trouble convincing guests that he is not really Cher, they demand a meet and greet! His show is fun and professional. Michael takes us down memory lane through the various phases of the talent that is Cher. Magic! Susan Renneisen, VP Community Aﬀairs and Special Events Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

When was the irst time you performed as Cher? Not long after that party I took the stage at Lips which gave me my wings. I love my Lips family and till this day I perform there periodically. How did you go about perfecting Cher? I have been a huge Cher fan since I was a kid and followed every word and move she ever made. I take it very seriously. Plus, I am lucky to live in South Florida where there are so many great entertainers who I watched and learned from. When was the irst time you got paid to be Cher? My irst paid gig was a Bridal Expo, and then my life changed when I met a great performer and make-up guru Kevin Wiley and got hired by Dan Gore as a cast member of Oscar痴 Cabaret in Palm Springs which I enjoyed for two years. What has been your favorite Gig so far? Working as Cher at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is amazing as they give me the opportunity to do a full show (video, lights, dancers and great sound). The production is what I am all about. I love when I can add choreography and costume changes to give the full Cher eﬀect!

Have you met Cher? I had the pleasure of meeting Cher twice, but my irst encounter was the most memorable, which landed me backstage at the American Music Awards during her irst live performance of 釘elieve.� What does the future hold for your second career as Cher?

Michael Dean is a consummate professional. He is part of a niche business and its very important to hire not only talented performers of his caliber but also ones that can meet/greet and be relevant with your special guests. He is her and he delivers an authentic portrayal of her and also is extremely professional for your extreme VIPs. Dan Gore, Producer Oscar’s Cabaret

I want to continue to perform with more elaborate costumes and even bigger productions. I would love to take the stage here more and abroad so there is de initely more to come! To ind out more about Michael Dean as Cher or to book him, go to: MichaelDeanasCher.com Hotspots.LGBT | 69

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Tony Award Winning Singing Actor Levi Kreis Performs A Benefit For ArtsUnited At Sunshine Cathedral

Venetian Arts Society and RBC Wealth Management present "An Intimate Evening with Levi Kreis" a benefit performance for ArtsUnited. The TONY Award winning Actor/Singer will appear in concert on Saturday, October 27 at 8 p.m. at the Sunshine Cathedral, 1480 SW 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315. Levi won the 2010 TONY Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical when his experience as a recording artist, actor, and pianist combined to originate the role of Jerry Lee Lewis in Broadway's TONY nominated musical “Million Dollar Quartet.” Other notable acting credits include Broadway's TONY nominated revival of “Violet,” the national tour of “Rent,” “Smokey Joe's Café,” “Pump Boys & Dinettes,” and the films, “Frailty,” “Don't Let Go,” “Slip Tumble and Slide,” “A Very Sordid Wedding,” and “The Divide.” Executive Director of the Venetian Arts Society (VAS), William Riddle, said that Levi Kreis is a singer-songwriter and actor

whose mesmerizing live performances are often described as Harry Connick Jr. meets Hugh Jackman. “His piano is an appendage that requires no effort.” Riddle said. “His southern humor will charm you and his vulnerability will move you. Years of exuberant reviews have dubbed Kreis the consummate performer and he “learned from the best!” Venetian Arts Society is thrilled to be partnering with ArtsUnited for a benefit to their non-profit organization. ArtsUnited focuses on showcasing the art of the LGBTQ community in all genres of the arts, including visual art, music, theatre, film and fashion. Levi Kreis is an artist well-versed in musical theater, pop and country singing styles. An East Tennessee native, Levi spent his youth learning everything he knows from Little Miss Dynamite, Brenda Lee. Traveling on her tour bus and studying her genius on stage and off, Kreis adopted Lee's strong work ethic and classy reputation. But it was Brenda's ability to have an audience in the palm of her hand that Kreis sought to make his own. By all accounts, Kreis succeeded. To this day Brenda Lee confesses, “I taught him everything he knows!” His southern humor will charm you. His vulnerability will move you. Years of exuberant reviews have dubbed Kreis the consummate performer. His charismatic live performances are his number one. His musicianship is effortless. Kreis said that writing the songs was therapeutic. “I'm not liberated from the past, but I've learned that willingness is all it takes for a jaded heart to crack open.” Kickstarter backers and long-time fans receiving advanced copies of “Liberated” are unanimous in their opinion that this new body of work is Levi's best work to date. "An Intimate Evening with Levi Kreis" performance on Saturday, October 27 will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35, general admission and is $50 which includes a meet and greet with Levi after the performance. This performance is made possible in part through the generous support of Venetian Arts Society, RBC Wealth Management, Nova Southeastern University, John Knox Village, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitor's Bureau (Hello Sunny), Your Office, HotSpots Media Group and Mark'sList! To purchase tickets, please go to artsunitedflorida.com.

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“Will & Grace” Premiere Party

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HISTORY MONTH

SEAN HAYES

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AWARD AWARD WINNING WINNING ACTOR ACTOR BORN: JUNE BORN: JUNE 26, 26, 1970 1970

Sean Patrick Hayes is an actor, singer, Sean Patrick Hayes is an actor, singer, comedian and producer best known for his role comedian and producer best known for his role as Jack McFarland on NBC's award-winning as Jack McFarland on NBC's award-winning sitcom “Will and Grace.” The role has earned sitcom “Will and Grace.” The role has earned him an Emmy, an American Comedy Award, him an Emmy, an American Comedy Award, four Screen Actors Guild Awards and numerous four Screen Actors Guild Awards and numerous nominations. nominations. Hayes was raised Roman Catholic by his single Hayes was raised Roman Catholic by his single mother in the Chicago suburb of Glen Ellyn. He mother in the Chicago suburb of Glen Ellyn. He studied piano performance at Illinois State studied piano performance at Illinois State University but left before graduating. He became University but left before graduating. He became the music director of a theater in St. Charles, the music director of a theater in St. Charles, Illinois, and worked as a classical pianist. Illinois, and worked as a classical pianist. Hayes practiced improvisation at The Second Hayes practiced improvisation at The Second City in Chicago, the renowned comedy City in Chicago, the renowned comedy enterprise that launched many of the industry's enterprise that launched many of the industry's top talents. In 1995 he moved to Los Angeles to top talents. In 1995 he moved to Los Angeles to work as a stand-up comedian. work as a stand-up comedian. Hayes made his film debut in “Billy's Hollywood Hayes made his film debut in “Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss” in July 1998. Later that year, he was Screen Kiss” in July 1998. Later that year, he was cast as the flamboyant, humorously self-obsessed cast as the flamboyant, humorously self-obsessed gay character, Jack, in the new television comedy gay character, Jack, in the new television comedy series, “Will and Grace.” The groundbreaking series, “Will and Grace.” The groundbreaking sitcom was one of the first widely broadcast sitcom was one of the first widely broadcast programs to feature LGBT characters consistently programs to feature LGBT characters consistently and portray them positively. and portray them positively. “Will and Grace” ran for eight seasons (188 “Will and Grace” ran for eight seasons (188 episodes) and garnered numerous awards and episodes) and garnered numerous awards and accolades. The series was revived in 2017 with accolades. The series was revived in 2017 with its original core cast. its original core cast. In 2001 Hayes's performance on “Will and In 2001 Hayes's performance on “Will and Grace” earned him an Emmy for Outstanding Grace” earned him an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Between Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Between 2001 and 2006 he earned seven consecutive 2001 and 2006 he earned seven consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award nominations for the role. He also received six Golden Globe Award role. He also received six Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor, an nominations for Best Supporting Actor, an

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“I know I should've come out sooner and I'm “I know I should've come out sooner and I'm sorry for that. Especially when I think about sorry for that. Especially when I think about the possibility that I might have made a the possibility that I might have made a difference in someone's life.” difference in someone's life.”

American Comedy Award for Funniest American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Male in a Television Series, four SAG Supporting Male in a Television Series, four SAG Awards and multiple Satellite Award nominations Awards and multiple Satellite Award nominations for his work on the show. for his work on the show. In 2004 Hayes founded his own television In 2004 Hayes founded his own television production company, Hazy Mills Productions, production company, Hazy Mills Productions, which has produced popular NBC shows such as which has produced popular NBC shows such as “Grimm” and “Hollywood Game Night.” “Grimm” and “Hollywood Game Night.” Hayes's Broadway credits include “An Act of Hayes's Broadway credits include “An Act of God” and “Promises, Promises,” for which he God” and “Promises, Promises,” for which he received a nomination at the 2010 Tony Award received a nomination at the 2010 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical. He hosted the live Tony Awards show Musical. He hosted the live Tony Awards show that same year. that same year. Although Hayes portrays a gay character on Although Hayes portrays a gay character on “Will and Grace,” he did not come out until he “Will and Grace,” he did not come out until he was interviewed by The Advocate in 2010. In was interviewed by The Advocate in 2010. In 2018 he told the Hollywood Reporter, “I didn't 2018 he told the Hollywood Reporter, “I didn't have the DNA or the ability to be one have the DNA or the ability to be one spokesperson for an entire group of people.” spokesperson for an entire group of people.” In 2013 Hayes received an honorary Ph.D. from In 2013 Hayes received an honorary Ph.D. from Illinois State University. In 2014 he married his Illinois State University. In 2014 he married his longtime partner, Scott Icenogle. longtime partner, Scott Icenogle.

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GAVIN GRIMM

TEEN TRANSGENDER ACTIVIST BORN: MAY 4, 1999

Gavin Grimm was thrust into the national spotlight in 2014 as a transgender high school student, when he sued for the right to use the boys' restroom in his Virginia public high school. Born female, Grimm struggled with his sexual identity from an early age. At 15, he was diagnosed with severe gender dysphoria and began medical treatment. With his high school's permission, he began using the boys' restroom in his sophomore year. He told The Washington Post, “It just seemed like the natural progression of things.” Grimm used the boys' restroom without issue for nearly two months. Then, following transphobic complaints from parents and residents, the high school and the Gloucester County School Board voted to ban Grimm from using the bathroom matching his gender identity. At a subsequent school board meeting, Grimm endured insults, threats and inflammatory rhetoric. The board voted to segregate him by relegating his bathroom use to the nurse's restroom or to a makeshift restroom meant only for him. After learning of Grimm's plight, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a federal lawsuit on his behalf, contending that the school board's restriction of his bathroom use was unconstitutional. They argued that the school's policy violated Title IX laws prohibiting sex discrimination under the U.S. Education Amendments of 1972. The lower courts dismissed the case. In 2016 the U.S. Court of Appeals overturned the lower

“I'm just Gavin. I have frustrations, stress, hopes, and dreams like millions of other young people in America. And like everyone else, sometimes I have to use the restroom. It's not political. It's just life.” courts' decision in Grimm's favor. The Gloucester County School Board then petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case. The request was rejected. Throughout the appeals and during his graduation from Gloucester High School in June 2017, Grimm remained barred from the boys' restroom. In 2018 the U.S. District Court declared that the school violated the rights of transgender students by excluding them from the bathroom consistent with their gender identity. Grimm has received numerous awards. In 2017 TIME magazine honored him on its list of “100 Most Influential People.” Major news outlets, including as The New York Times and The Washington Post, have reported his story. Grimm is working toward his college degree and advocates for transgender equality.

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THE 50 SENATORS WHO VOTED TO CONFIRM BRETT KAVANAUGH

f you've ever wanted to commit sexual assault, now is your chance. I mean, has there ever been a better time, especially for men assaulting women? We are in the midst of the Kavanaugh Window where no accusation of sexual assault, no matter how credible, will be believed. After all, any woman accusing any man, especially any powerful man, will just be accused of jumping on the #MeToo bandwagon. Sexual assault is shame-inducing and demoralizing all on its own, but if you can make the experience extra embarrassing then that makes it even less likely to be reported at all! Not that you have to worry, because people won't believe her even if she does report. You could do something really crazy like ask her, “Who has put pubic hair on my Coke [can]?” Or tell her that you want to rub her [expletive] with a falafel. Shout out to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and celebrity “news” host Bill O'Reilly who were accused of those very things respectively. And terrible things happened to them like (checks list) getting confirmed to the Supreme Court and continuing to be paid outlandish sums for pretending to be a journalist. Harsh! Or maybe you committed a smidge or two of sexual assault in your past, say, as a young child of 17 who couldn't have possibly known that trying to make sex with a girl who didn't want to make sex with you was in any way wrong. Well, you're in luck, too, because attempted rape doesn't count if you were in high school.

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(It's also super helpful to be white and rich.) Now, if you're a man and you want to sexually assault other males, well, that is not recommended, but who knows? Maybe sexual assault tide raises all sexual assault boats. Then again, some men tend to take that sort of thing marginally more seriously, or at least are a lot less concerned about punishing a homo than, you know, a “normal” guy who rapes. If I seem angry, then sorry, but not sorry BECAUSE I AM ANGRY AND YES I AM YELLING. With Brett Kavanaugh confirmed to the Supreme Court, where he and Clarence Thomas can drink all the Cokes they want as they vote to take away a woman's right to make decisions about her own body, by a president who has himself been accused of sexual assault and harassment many times over and who was caught on tape bragging about grabbing women “by the pussy,” we are saying to women and men who have been sexually assaulted, “You do not matter. We do not see you, we do not hear you, we do not care.” #HimToo is trending on Twitter. The idea is that men are the real victims here. Men have to live in constant fear that they will be falsely accused. In reality, men are much more likely to be sexually assaulted themselves than falsely accused. The idea that women make this stuff up for attention is insane. But it's a lot easier to believe that than to actually

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The idea that women make this stuff up for attention is insane. But it's a lot easier to believe that than to actually address America's systemic rape culture problem. address America's systemic rape culture problem. Thankfully if you search for #HimToo on Twitter you find mostly Tweets that begin “This is my son” with pictures of people who are, in fact, not the users' sons, in order to mock a post purportedly by a mother who Tweeted a picture of her son in a sailor suit and claimed that “he won't go on solo dates due to the current climate of false sexual accusations by radical feminists with an axe to grind. I VOTE.” The responses are truly hilarious. And, man, I need to laugh because I feel like breaking something. But I can't come up with anything worth breaking compared to democracy. America is broken. And as far as I can tell, this break isn't going to ever fully heal. I'm not saying America will never walk again. But if we ever get back on our feet, we will

always have a noticeable limp. We will always have a reminder of what happened when we were careless. When we were cruel. When we didn't #BelieveWomen. When we didn't #BelieveSurvivors. When we went home with the drunkest guy at the party — the guy who'd spent the night boasting about sexual assault, making fun of disabled people, praising Nazis, and gambling with other people's money — handed him the keys and said, “I'll sleep while you drive.” Wake. Up. And. Vote. Everything and everyone depends on it.

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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CROSSWORD Puppet Love ACROSS 1 Small quantities of lube, e.g. 5 Delany of Desperate Housewives 9 "A Boy Named Sue" singer Johnny 13 Fortune-teller's opening 14 Famous cookie maker 15 Atop 16 Pronto, in the OR 17 Fly catcher 18 Coldcock 19 Gay puppet pair 22 Passion that rhymes with "harder" 23 Jack of Flower Drum Song 24 Minnelli's pair, on Lesbos 27 TLC specialists 28 Sci-fi role for Rene Auberjonois 31 "Puppy Love" singer Osmond 33 Mauresmo of the courts 36 Kitchen foray 37 Kids' TV show that features 19-Across 40 Emulated Greg Louganis 41 Homes near polar bears, perhaps 42 Planning meeting input 44 Bambi character that wasn't horny? 45 Pro ___ (acting) 48 Billy Budd, for one 49 Bring to bear 52 Close call 54 Writer who modeled 19Across after his relationship with Arnold Glassman 58 Worked up 60 Arthur of the AIDS Quilt 61 Magi origin 62 Former New York leather bar 63 Woolen caps 64 1963 movie role for Liz 65 Encouraging words 66 Bette Davis feature of song

67 Cabaret_'s "Mein ___" DOWN 1 Bounce from the Eagle? 2 To the rear, when cruising 3 Women who date men who date men 4 Brief brawl 5 Shocking word, at the time, from GWTW 6 Surrounded by 7 Bernstein's staff members 8 Elroy Jetson stroked him 9 ___ fan tutte 10 Fruit fly feelers 11 Apt name for a cook 12 Title for T. Baldwin 20 Emanation from Feniger's kitchen 21 Show agreement 25 Body of soldiers 26 Site of Gay Games VI (abbr.)

29 Moore of _Striptease_ 30 Jackie's designer 32 Rock group? 33 On an Olivia cruise 34 Lesbos, for one 35 Thames college 37 Ingredient in highballs 38 From here to eternity 39 Friar's affair 40 Short one 43 Kerouac's Big ___ 45 Some like it hot 46 Rubber for your mistakes 47 Wise counselor 50 Imitate Dick Button 51 James Baldwin piece, e.g. 53 Navratilova, by birth 55 Many a moon 56 Quaint sigh 57 More, to a minimalist 58 Home st. of Harper Lee 59 Pearce of Priscilla fame

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Bad Habits That Make You Fat!

n the average, most guys gain between one and two pounds per year. While this might not sound alarming, think about the 10-20 pounds you could pack on over a decade! Maintaining a healthy diet and exercise program can certainly help you win the battle of the bulge with all its harmful ramifications. Yet there are certain bad habits that you need to avoid if you want to stick to a healthy weight. Do any of these behaviors sound familiar? Skipping breakfast is a recipe for slowing down your metabolism and packing on the pounds. You may not feel hungry in the morning, too rushed and busy for a healthy breakfast, but you'll pay a heavy price. Depriving yourself of this first important meal will cause your energy level to sag and sink early in the day. In addition, your body, already

in a catabolic state, begins to store fat more readily. Something, anything in the morning is better than nothing. Ideally, shoot for a breakfast that is 3- parts low glycemic index complex carbs, 2 parts protein, and one- part unsaturated fat. Whole grain cereals and English muffins with almond butter, fresh fruit, turkey sausage or chicken breast and Greek

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yogurt are wise and delicious choices. Eating a heavy supper too close to bedtime will slow digestion and hamper your sleep. Make sure your last meal of the day is about 2 hours before you retire. Avoid fried foods with their excess calories that you'll never burn off. Instead try steamed, grilled or baked meals for lunch and supper. Spicy foods may spike your metabolism, but you should avoid

them at night since they're liable to cause indigestion or acid reflux. As for carbohydrates, it's best to consume these earlier in the day when you've got the time to burn them off working out and running errands. Eating dessert at night is one guilty pleasure that can get you into trouble quickly.

The flour and sugar in cookies, cakes, and pies are transformed into fat cells overnight as you hit the sack. If you've got to have a sweet treat before bed, try fresh fruit in moderation or a filling fruit smoothie. Drinking caffeinated beverages or alcohol can have a negative effect on your sleep and add unwanted calories in your diet. Initially a cup of coffee may give you a lift and a cocktail may relax you, but excessive amounts of caffeine can wreak havoc on sleep patterns and alcohol contains useless extra calories that are turned to fat easily and rapidly. Instead try a cup of warm milk or herbal tea, or a natural fruit smoothie in the evening before retiring. Besides the bad habits mentioned above, here are a few more that you need to keep in check. Grazing while watching television is a form of mindless eating that can result in lots of extra pounds quickly. Always measure out portions when you're snacking and never eat directly out of bags or containers.

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.

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Magnificent Foliage 6 Get-Up-and-Go Ways to Experience Fall's Magnificent Foliage Cross-country rail trip When I read about how blogger Derek Low booked himself a cross-country Amtrak trip from San Francisco to New York for $187, I was skeptical. So I reached out to Low – who now helps people like you and me book their own excursions for a $49 consulting fee (he basically does all the work for you) – and it's legit, folks. My trip, which departed October 1 from New York's Penn Station, cost about $450 total with overnight stops in Chicago, Denver, and Salt Lake City along the way. You can still take the 3,400-mile journey for around $200 – where you'll see the brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows of fall from coast to coast from your cozy coach seat (how many people can say they've done that?) – but the lower price is dependent on when you're traveling and includes no stopovers. I personally recommend spending the extra cash to get off the train and spend a couple days in the scheduled cities. Steamworks Baths in Chicago is a great place to unwind after the first 18-hour leg.

Experience Mother Nature's majesty with these make-aweekend-out-of-it ways to view stunning displays of fall foliage like never before.

CityPASS Aside from being one of the best ways for new and local tourists of an area to enjoy that destination's main attractions, CityPASS also provides a unique way to encounter exceptional autumn vistas. For instance, you can elevator up to Top of the Rock Observation Deck in midtown Manhattan to peer out over Central Park – the pinnacle of municipal foliage – as burnt color covers the entirety of the green space's 51 blocks. CityPASS is available in a dozen other cities throughout North America, most of which include opportunities to visit their tallest structures for 360-degree views.

LGBTQ camps and wooded resorts If camping is up your alley, plan a trip to one of the many LGBTQ-focused or genderexclusive grounds where you can pitch a tent (literally and figuratively) or rent a cabin for a weekend in the great outdoors. There are 19 states across America that offer a gay camping experience, information for which is available on GayCampingUSA.com, where you can make friends over fires, participate in traditional camp activities, and take leisurely hikes around the campuses or nearby trails to get up close and personal with fall foliage's last hurrah.

Helicopter and hot-air balloon rides If you're a risk taker and adventure lover, consider lifting off to cover grand expanses of changing leaves via helicopter or hot-air balloon. While many areas (especially those in proximity to major cities) offer helicopter rides, hot-air balloon rides are scarcer, but you can find both – and save money – by searching Groupon and other daily-deal sites wherever you are. You may have to drive a bit to get to the launch locations – hot-air balloons are usually in rural areas – but it'll be worth the road trip and photo memories that'll awe all your followers on Instagram.

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Hiking state and national parks Head into any of the state and national parks (by car or on foot) that include forestland in a seasonal climate to surround yourself with reach-out-andtouch-it foliage. If you're crafty, take some of it home with you and DIY a project like leaf napkin rings for your Thanksgiving tablescape, an autumnal welcome sign for your front door, or 28 other fun ideas from 'Country Livings “30 Gorgeous Ways to Craft Fall Leaves.” Great for neighborly gifting, too.

Road trip

My boyfriend and I are big on road trips, especially in the fall, because we're both keen on local outdoor festivals, fresh markets and orchards, and anything made from harvest fruits like apple and pumpkin. Recently we spent a weekend discovering south Jersey – because who knew it was so quaint and rural? – driving from cute town to even cuter town (you'll absolutely love Mullica Hill), popping into small shops, tasting beers at craft breweries, eating our weight in donuts from Amish markets, attending a rodeo, and joining festivities, like the Smooch-a-Pooch event we happened upon at the Human Village Brewing Co. in Pitman, N.J., to save the lives of three puppies with holes in the hearts. Of course we smooched all the pooches and enjoyed our drives on county back roads where the trees were just on the cusp of changing. Doesn't get more romantic than that.

“I personally recommend spending the extra cash to get off the train and spend a couple days in the scheduled cities. Steamworks Baths in Chicago is a great place to unwind after the first 18-hour leg.”

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 with his dog Jaxon. Connect with Mikey on Instagram @mikeyrox. 106 | Hotspots.LGBT

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