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Parliament House Orlando A rundown of turns 41! the week's events plus a chat with owner
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Parliament House Orlando has been an iconic LGBT destination in the Sunshine State ever since it began operating as a safe and welcoming resort for ourcommunitybackin1975. With every passing year, Parliament House's anniversary celebrations grow larger and more impressive, and this year's parties are no exception. Let me give you a summation of the week's events so you know what you need to see and do while celebrating the venerable resort's41stanniversary. Go to parliamenthouse.com to learn more about the resort or to book a room for the anniversaryweek.
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Monday, July 18: The first night of celebrations includes a Parliament House "Legends" show in the Footlight Theatre, beginning at 8 p.m. The "Legends" show brings together the current Footlight Players cast with entertainers from the past, and both of them putting on a fabulous show! It's an unforgettablewaytokickofftheanniversaryweek.
Tuesday, July 19: Hip Hop Tuesdays, a popular staple of the Parliament House weekly lineup, is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary with a special night of musicandfun. HostedbyDarcelStevens.
Wednesday, July 20: One of the hallmarks of Parliament House's anniversary week is the annualemployeeturnaboutperformance,whichthisyearwillberaising funds and collecting donations for the food pantry at Joy Metropolitan Community Church in Orlando. To learn more about how you can donate,visitjoymcc.com.
Thursday, July 21: The weekly Latin night is also celebrating its anniversary this week! Join everyone in the main disco for the hottest salsa, bachata,merengue,andmore!
Friday, July 22: For this special anniversary edition of Flesh Friday, where fans can mingle with their favorite adult film stars, Parliament House has invited Diego Sans to party with everyone. He will also be available for photo ops so get your phones out! This night is sponsored by FabScout Entertainment and will be hosted byAddisonTaylor.
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Saturday, July 23: TheeveningwillbeginwithFootlight Players shows at 10 p.m. as well as midnight. After midnight, the specialguestoftheweekendwillbe presented on the pool stage: Lance
Bass! The former boy band member has always looked back on his time in Orlando fondly, and now he returns to Orlando as Parliament House's special anniversaryguest!
Lounge poolside this afternoon for one of Parliament House's legendary T-dances! Darcel Stevens will host a special show poolside beginning at 7 p.m. Don'tmissit!
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I had a chance to speak to owner Don Granatstein about the anniversary and much more in this mini-interview. The entertainment acts we see at Parliament House are so diverse. Are there any acts that you'd love to see come here who haven't yet? There are two: I'd love to welcome Olivia Newton John here, and I want Adam Lambert in concert here,too.
Tell us what you thought of the performances at Parliament House during Gay Disney Weekend.
Happy 41st anniversary! What's the one thing you look forward to most when celebrating Parliament House's anniversary each year? Notbeingtoooldtocelebrate[it]!
I noticed everyone loved Erika Jayne, and she was most gracious during her VIP appearance. Deborah Cox brought the house down. Estelle and Betty Who were fantastic. Sandra Bernhard gave [theweekend'sperformances] anewdimension.
Can you tell us anything about what's to come this year?
The community has come together to support Pulse at so many venues, including Parliament House. Was it uplifting to witness?
You'llhavetowaitandsee...!
It's uplifting beyond belief. eachotherat"ourHouse."
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Hello, Hotspots Central readers, and welcome to the What's Hot column! In this column, we will let you know the absolute hottest nightlife events in Tampa Bay, Orlando, and points in between. We're also your connection to many activities and events organized by local LGBT service organizations and chambers of commerce. In What's Hot!, we let you know where you can see and be seen, and also where you can help your local community. That is our promise! > Friday, July 1
Note: Due to the recent community tragedy, The GLBT Community Center of Central Florida in Orlando will be suspending all special events for the month of July. Visit thecenterorlando.org if you need assistance, or if you would like to support the organization. You've seen her out and about in the community taking photos at Equality Florida events, among others, and now you can purchase some of her inspired works. Laurie Ross is selling her book, Shop Dogs: A Photo Essay Of Dogs That Go To Work, starting today through the end of
August at the LGBTQ Welcome Center in St. Petersburg. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to the LGBTQ Welcome Center. Southern Nights Tampa, in association with NeiBEARhood Takeover and sponsored by International Bear Bash, is hosting the event "Proud to Be an ABEARican". There will be a patriotic performance by Florida's own BearoncĂŠ at midnight, and a ticket giveaway at 1 a.m. for International Bear Bash, which is coming up in Orlando at the end of September. Music by DJ Reagan. There is no cover for people 21 and up before 11 p.m. SAVOY Orlando starts off their July 4th weekend celebrations with music from DJ JB Burgos all night long! Tomorrow night, DJ Ronnyboy will be spinning, and there will be SAVOY Stars shows (featuring Mocha Skye and Sorcha Mercy) tomorrow night and Sunday night, at midnight for both performances. > Saturday, July 2 Two RuPaul's Drag Race favorites, Thorgy Thor and Pandora Boxx, are coming to Parliament House Orlando to
help us celebrate Independence Day! They join the Footlight Players in performances at 10 p.m. and midnight. Come outside for a fireworks show at 12:15 a.m.! Music by DJ Brianna in the disco until 3 a.m.
Kick off the holiday weekend with a pool party! Three days of pool parties begin today at 11 a.m. at The Club Orlando. The fog machine will be turned on in the maze, making for a very sexy cruising experience! Enjoy lunch poolside tomorrow and Monday beginning at 2 p.m. and 1 p.m., respectively. Find out more by
going to club-orlando.com. > Sunday, July 3
Orlando Weekly and Hamburger Mary's Orlando join forces to present the United Forever fundraiser, which will be held at Cheyenne Saloon in Orlando's Church Street Station from 3 to 6 p.m. Half of the proceeds raised will be donated to the Pulse employee recovery fund and half will be donated to the OneOrlando Fund. Performers include Hamburger Mary's favorites such as Ginger Minj, Leigh Shannon, The Minx, Carol Lee, Doug Bowser and Tia Devine, as well as special guests like Miss America 2004 (and Orlando resident) Ericka Dunlap. Go to orlandoweeklytickets.com to buy tickets. Fusion Productions presents "Resurrection", a retro reunion party hosted by DJ Nemesis. The special 18-and-up event will be held at Southern Nights Tampa, with the event beginning at 9 p.m. Bradley's on 7th in Tampa is celebrating the July 4th weekend by offering you two extra drag shows tonight, at the regular show times of 11:30 p.m. and 1:15 a.m. The First Lady of Ybor City, Joey Brooks, will be hosting the shows, which will also star Esme Russell, Delores Van Cartier and Jocelyn Summers. Music by DJ Steve Vaughn. Southern Nights Orlando
plays host to the Miss Forever Bad Plus and Closetball Pageants tonight beginning at 8 p.m. The prize packages include a cash p r i z e , f u t u re b o o k i n g s , promotional pictures for the winners, and a cash prize for the first runners-up. For more information, call Tank at (504) 390-7302. Are you in the mood to watch a Tampa Bay Rays game with your friends? City Side in Tampa is bringing some of their customers to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, where there will be a tailgate party and barbecue before the 1:10 p.m. game against the Detroit Tigers. $55 includes transportation to the game and back from City Side, a Rays hat, and the tailgate/barbecue. Call (813) 350-0600 to buy your ticket!
Kori Stevens is celebrating her 45th birthday tonight, and Enigma in St. Petersburg will play host to her epic birthday bash, featuring performances from special guests Desiree DeMornay, Chanel Cartier, Jaeda Fuentes, Kenya Black, PheYonce Montrese, and more! The evening begins at 10 p.m. Happy birthday, Kori! > Tuesday, July 5 Are you a fan of spandex, singlets, and anything else tight? Then you'll like Skintight USA, a special event happening tonight at Stonewall Bar Orlando from 6 to 9 p.m. Let your fetishes run wild tonight! There are lockers and a changing area available for people who want to suit up in the bar. > Wednesday, July 6 MBA Orlando will be hosting their July networking mixer at the Mennello Museum of American Art from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. If you'd like to register for the event, please visit mbaorlando.org to do so. > Thursday, July 7
Honey Pot in Tampa is hosting one of their legendary glow parties, and the theme this time around is "Finding Dory"! This isn't the first time Mathieu Stanoch has transformed the club for a theme party, but it promises to be the most elaborate setup yet, complete with special effects and interactive displays. The special guest DJ spinning tonight is Drew G, who is the brainchild behind the "Dirty Pop" mixes. Doors open at 9 p.m., with no cover charge before 10.
This month's Gay Bowling event at Dunedin Lanes in Dunedin features an exciting show at midnight featuring Jocelyn Summers, Monica Moore and Natasha Richards! There will also be unlimited cosmic bowling from
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10 p.m. to 2 a.m., music, contests and giveaways throughout the night! For more information, visit dunedinlanes.com. Celebrate your American pride with your friends at Southern Nights Orlando as they throw a special "Red, White and Booze!" party. There will be two special shows, starring MrMs Adrien (10:30 p.m.), as well as Axel Andrews, Roxxxy Andrews and Kai'ja Adonis (12:30 a.m.). Music by DJ Dlux. 18 and up welcome tonight. > Friday, July 8 Former Miss Continental and RuPaul's Drag Race sensation Naysha Lopez will perform at Hamburger Mary's Daytona Beach tonight at 9:30 p.m. There will be a meet and greet after the show. Front tables and VIP tables cost $25 each, and there is a $5 seat charge for other attendees (21 and up). Reservations are recommended, call (386) 2562564 for more information. > Saturday, July 9 Parliament House Orlando is hosting a community-wide benefit concert supporting the community members impacted by the Pulse shooting. As of press time, performers such as Frenchie Davis, Mýa, Jonny McGovern, Ultra NatÊ, and others have been scheduled to appear. There is a $15 suggested d o n a t i o n ; g o t o pulsebenefitconcert.eventbrite. com to learn more. Bradley's on 7th in Tampa hosts Tracks revue night, reuniting performers who the Tampa LGBT community fondly remember from the now-defunct
club Tracks. Joey Brooks hosts and performs alongside Esme Russell, Amy DeMilo, and Felicity Lane. Showtimes are at 11:30 p.m. and 1:15 a.m. > Sunday, July 10 So many stars are coming to the Suncoast to support Samantha's Friends, a non-profit organization that seeks to pair service dogs with disabled people. Join former Miss America Ericka Dunlap and soap actors Bryan Craig, Kelly Thiebaud, Martha Madison, Eric Martsolf, Patrika Darbo and Patsy Pease for a memorable meetand-greet fundraiser benefiting the organization. It will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club in Bradenton. General admission and VIP tickets are available, visit samanthas-friends.org for more information. > Thursday, July 14
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welcomes the Central Florida Softball League for a special weekend of softball, pool parties, games and fun! Mansplash Weekend will be very exciting, and there will be many chances for you to find out about the softball league and how to join it. Reserve your tent or cabin now by calling (352) 583-0664. > Friday, July 15 Southern Nights Tampa presents the show "Oddities", which is what they call a "20-penny circus", featuring mind-melting music, human exhibits, and a new performance every 30 minutes. The show stars The Haus of Black, Sumner, Defenz Mechanizm, and 92 ERA Lords. Music by DJ Ben Briggs. $5 cover before 11 p.m. > Saturday, July 16
German singer Amber, known for her hits such as "If You Could Read My Mind", "Sexual", "Above the Cloud", and more, will be performing a one-night-only concert tonight at the Flamingo Resort in St. Petersburg. Tickets are $15 per person for general admission, $25 gets the ticketholder a VIP meet and greet as well. Go to flamingofla.com to purchase tickets. Adult film star Hunter Vance hosts the "Hellish Party", taking place tonight at Barrel 87 in Sarasota. In addition to the sexy
host, feast your eyes on a team of male dancers, led by Barrel 87's head dancer Shawn, and enjoy a
drag show featuring Trixie Champagne and Kiki Butter Mischief. For more information, visit facebook.com/ barrel87saloon. Welcome, Bob the Drag Queen! The Drag Race season eight winner will be performing at Parliament House Orlando
tonight with the Footlight Players, led by Darcel Stevens, at 10 p.m. and once at midnight. Come see the show, purse first! > Monday, July 18 Parliament House's 41st anniversary week starts this week! There will be events every night of the week, culminating in a special appearance by Lance Bass on Saturday and a T-dance hosted by Darcel Stevens on Sunday! (For more information, read our Parliament House 41st anniversary article in this issue.) > Saturday, July 23 The Christmas in July event is
one of the most popular events BarCodes Orlando hosts each summer, and they welcome crowds tonight to help them celebrate. The bar will be decked
out in holiday dĂŠcor, prizes will be given away every hour, and a special gift will be given to the winner of an "ugly sweater" contest, so feel free to wear the tackiest sweater...you might end up a winner! Southern Nights Tampa wants you to answer the age-old question: "Are you a top or a bottom?" They request that you come out to their Tops or Bottoms event wearing black (if you're a top), white (if you're a bottom), or both (if you like both). At midnight there will be a drag show featuring Jade Embers, Roxxxy Andrews, and special guest Stephanie Shippae. Music by DJ Scott Robert. Direct from Michigan, the Dynamic Duo will perform at City Side in Tampa from 8 to 10 p.m., the latest stop on their nationwide tour. Their blend of comedy, song, and audience participation will have audiences in stitches. The show is free, so be sure to catch it out on the patio.
performing the best of Bocelli and Broadway. The Speakeasy at
Liquid begins at 9 p.m. with classic cabaret shows every half hour until 1 a.m. > Saturday, July 30 Come on out to SAVOY Orlando and help owner Brandon celebrate his birthday! There will be great music, some surprises, and lots of fun to be had all night long tonight. The SAVOY Stars will perform a show tonight at midnight. City Side's softball team is going to the Gay World Series in Texas! To help pay for expenses, the bar is graciously hosting a fundraiser, beginning at 9 p.m., and a drag show hosted by Anjila Cavalier, starting at 11 p.m. Portions of select drink sales will be donated to the softball team, as will tips from entertainers.
> Wednesday, July 27 Happy birthday to Liquid Tampa owner Richard Barba ! You can wish him a happy birthday by coming down and listening to the stylings of Duo Romantico from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., who will be
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audience in a special, interactive segment. Please note that all proceeds from this show will benefit the City of Orlando's OneOrlando Fund. Find out how you can help by going to oneorlando.org. (8 p.m., starts at $55,drphillipscenter.org)
Thu. June 30: SAVETHEDATE! This special, one-night-only show has been dedicated to the families of those lost in the Pulse shooting. Two of our favorite men in mass media, Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen,willbepresentingaspecial night of conversation at the Dr. Phillips Center. They will interview one another and then talk to the
Sat. July 2: I think I speak for many of us when I say we are very excited to welcome to Central Florida two strong LGBT allies,
Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas, who bring their Honda Civic SummerTourtotheAmwayCenter in Orlando. Two hot hitmakers for thepriceofone;howcanIresist?(7 p.m., starts at $27.95, ticketmaster.com)
Tue. & Wed. July 5-6: Our communityhaslovedthemusicof Culture Club foroverthirtyyears, and a lot of us are excited about theircurrenttour,whichmakestwo stops in Central Florida: Hard Rock Live Orlando (Tue., 8 p.m.) and the MahaffeyTheaterinSt. Petersburg (Wed., 7:30 p.m.). Listen up as the band,frontedbyBoyGeorge,takes you on a tour of their songbook, which includes nine Top 10 hits. (starts at $57.50, hardrock.com/live; starts at $69.50,themahaffey.com)
Sat. & Sun. July 9-10: Encore!, an organization made up largely of Disney theme park cast members, presents the musical
Fri. July 15: Canadian rock band Marianas Trench is promoting their most recent studio album Astoria by embarking on the SPF 80s Tour. The brand brings its iconic Vancouver sound to Jannus Live in St. Petersburg. Tampa native and up-and-coming young talent Skylar Stecker will also perform. (8:30 p.m., starts at $22.50 per person,axs.com) Mon. July 25: Dancer,
“Ragtime” in two separate evening performances at Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center, with theproceedsbenefitingtheUSOof Central Florida, which makes a difference in the lives of armed servicesmembersoverseas. (7:30 p.m. both nights, starts at $28.75, drphillipscenter.org)
choreographer, actor and singing sensation Todrick Hall returns to the Sunshine State with an all-
Tue. July 12 - Sun. July 17: After the events that have unfoldedsofarthisyear,theadage "there's no place like home" rings truer than ever. One of the most adored and time-honored musicals, “The Wizard of Oz,” is
coming to Central Florida, enveloping us in a warm glow of brightcolorsandhappysmilesand songs from characters we've known since we were children. The touring production spends nearly a week at the Straz Center in Tampa. (starts at $32.50, strazcenter.org)
new show for 2016: a music extravaganza called “Straight OuttaOz,”tellingthestoryofHall's career-changing move from his hometown in Texas to the City of Angels, "Oz" Angeles. Expect to hear more than 20 original songs at the show, which will be performedatClearwater'sCapitol Theatre. (7:30p.m.,$25-$100,VIP meet and greet option available, rutheckerdhall.com)
Tue. July 26: Gwen Stefani has been all over the tabloids lately after her role as judge on NBC's “The Voice” pushed her into the arms of fellow judge Blake Shelton! Gwen's summertour,featuringrapperEve as her opening act, will be coming to the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. (7 p.m.,
starts at $22.95, VIP options available, gwenstefani.com and livenation.com)
Sat. July 30: A story of love, beauty and grace, the ballet “Swan Lake” is a masterpiece to behold. The Russian Ballet Orlando, a local professional ballet company, presents this production at the Dr. Phillips Center in matinee and evening performances. (1 and 6 p.m., starts at $45, drphillipscenter.org) Sat. July 30: One of the hottestnamesinLatinmusictoday, Pitbull, will perform at Tampa's
Amalie Arena while criss-crossing the country on his Bad Man Tour. The Miami native and Visit Florida spokesman will have Prince Royce and Farruko opening for him. (7 p.m., starts at $29.95 per person,amaliearena.com)
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The Naked Magic Show (comprising the duo Christopher WayneandMikeTyler)isalltherage in their native Australia, and now it has taken America by storm after a well-received U.S. tour which beganinCentralFloridainOctober 2015. Now, they have returned to show off their magic tricks (and quite a bit more than that!) for two special performances at the Straz CenterinTampa. The cheeky magicians will wow audiences on Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31, with showtimes at 7 p.m. both nights. Tickets start at $35 per person; VIP tickets include a meet and greet after the show. For all ticket options, visit strazcenter.org to makeyourpurchase.
Featured Event! I'd like to thank Christopher Wayne and Mike Tyler for taking the time out to participate in the very first Backstage Exclusive Interview to be featured in HotspotsCentral.
Welcome back to Florida! Did you fall in love with Tampa after your performance here last year? Christopher Wayne: The first time we showed The Naked Magic Show to American audiences was in Tampa; not only did we fall in love with the place and the people, but also we owe so much of our success in your country to the way it was received whenwevisitedlastyear! Mike Tyler: We love the different accents [in the U.S.] and how receptive Americans are of us as Aussies. Whenwewereofferedthe chance to do a 48-city tour of North America following our shows in Florida last year, we jumpedattheopportunity!
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Which magic tricks or magicians inspired you to become magicians yourselves? CW: Both magicians and comedians inspire me. David Copperfieldismyall-timehero;he is the man who taught magicians that it isn't about the trick, it's about the entertainment factor thatcomeswithit. Thenyouhave people like Louis C.K. and Jerry Seinfeld who inspire me to be as funny as possible every time I walk onastage. MT: My inspiration camefrom superheroes rather than magicians. Growing up I was obsessed with Superman, Batman, and Ninja Turtles. I soon realized that magic was the
believethisismyjob”.
As you prepare to stop in this area, surely your thoughts must be with the city of Orlando. Do you have anything you'd like to say to our readers there? CW: Firstly, we are so thankful to
closestthingin reallifetohavinga superheropower.
Tell us a little bit about the shows coming up at the Straz Center. What can we expect? MT: The show is an orgy of magic, comedy,andnudity!Itisanon-stop party atmosphere with all the tricks themed around those naughty topics that most people only talk about after a few glasses of wine. We promise incredible magic, nonstop laughs, and two buff Aussie menwhogetnakedbytheendofthe night! Come let us show you our "downunder."
Are there differences between how the unclothed body is viewed in Australia compared to the U.S.? How have American audiences responded to your show...and to your bodies? CW:
Australia is the home of Puppetry of the Penis, Thunder
From Down Under, and The Naked Magic Show -- we just love to get our gear off. It's an interesting thing, our bodies are received well here indeed, but we LOVE that Americans have that same wicked sense of humor as us. That's the mostimportantthing.
In magic, sometimes there are tricks that don't go as planned. Can you tell us a story of a time when a trick went awry? CW: I'veburntmyd--k,badly,twice. I almost lost my job and my hobby…my jobby. That's all I'm goingtosay. MT: Weoncehadawomantiemeup in a straitjacket who embodied the dominatrix role a little too well. Once I was secured in the jacket and completely helpless, she put her knee in my back, flipped me to the ground and pulled my hair! I vividly remember thinking, “I can't
be guests in your country. It means a lot to be able to share what we do with the people of America. I want the people of Orlando and the LGBTQ community to know that right now, every night I get on stage, I have been dedicating it to you. I know that a magic show doesn't make a difference in the big picture, but when people laugh and smile it injects a little more light and love in to a world with far toomuchdarkness. MT: I think it's been incredible how the tragedy has revealed many more “straight allies” who would not normally be outspoken in supportofLGBTrights. Ourshowis a celebration of sexuality in all forms and we'll continue to stand upforourbeliefsanywaywecan.
What does the rest of the year hold for the two of you? CW: The show just keeps exploding. We are touring nonstop through America, Canada, and the UK until September, then we will take a little breakbeforestartingalloveragain. MT: We then take the show to the world's biggest fringe festival in Edinburgh, Scotland before returning home to Australia in time for Christmas. [But we] can't wait forthewarmerweatherinFlorida… the show is always a little longer downthere.
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Over the past decade, Tim Calandrino made a name for himself in the Central Florida community as resort and events manager at Parliament House Orlando and manager of its timeshare, The Gardens. During his tenure, he helped to organize nearly 100 concerts featuring a diverse range of recording artists and other celebrities. Then, a few months ago, he made the jump from Orlando to the Bay area, so he could be closer to his elderly mother, who, like Tim, also transplanted from Long Island. In the process, he started a new job, as general manager at the Flamingo Resort in St. Petersburg. In the three months since he has started work at the Flamingo, he has instituted a number of
changes, many of which are minor and cosmetic, but others are major and hope to capitalize on the Flamingo's convenient location in Tampa Bay and the business's relationship with the Tampa Bay LGBT community. American Idol stars Blake Lewis and Elliott Yamin performed at St. Pete Pride, and the good news is that more of your favorite entertainment acts will be coming your way. It's all part of a plan to drum up more local business: for Tampa Bay residents, come on over and party! For Orlando residents, have a staycation at the Flamingo!
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recently and told me some of his immediate plans for the Flamingo and what he thinks is in the cards for the St. Petersburgresortinthefuture.
With your experience in resort management, how did you view the Flamingo before you worked there, and what plans did you have for it once you started working there?
The only plan I really had coming into this job was to make the resort a destination, a place where everyone has to go. I didn't really have any preconceived notions before I arrived. For the first two months after I arrived, I observed a lot and then started to make small changes, like to the housekeeping, to the restaurant, to the rooms. Finally, we debuted a new stage, and that was my first big change. I
brought the stage up to five feet high, and then Iadded ten feet to the stage and a new DJ area, so we can bring in more quality entertainment acts, such as recording artists.
I notice a number of recognizable entertainment acts are performing this summer. Are well-known acts going to be a permanent fixture on the events calendar once more?
Yes. With my background, I absolutely love organizing concerts, and my goal is to have at least one high-profile concert a month. On July 16, Amber will be flying in, and it happened by chance. She texted me and said she wanted to work together again. Ihad to make it happen.
"Carnal." We'll be bringing back our slip and slide for one special Sunday this month too. Then for August there will be a concert, an art expo, and a wedding expo. I'm really excited about all of these events.
How do you see the Flamingo in one year?
I have plans to redo the Blu room. I'd like to create a theater there, but we won't lose a lot of the square footage because I'm going to cut the drag room in half. The drag room is too big right now so we can cut it and we'll be fine with half the space. I want to make the disco area bigger so we can have the biggest disco in St. Pete. I want there to be room for people to watch a drag show if they want, and to dance if they want. They should have the best of both worlds.
In five years?
Flamingo would have a 99% occupancy rate in five years. There's no reason why, with the great location the resort has, and good relationship the Flamingo has with the community, that the staff and I can't continue our onward-and-upward plans to make this resort a destination resort.
When I talked with David Baker last year, the Flamingo was in the midst of a renovation. Has that renovation finished, and are there other renovation projects in the works?
David Baker made a lot of changes to the rooms, such as removing the carpeting, bringing new furniture, and updating fixtures. What I'm doing now is going room to room and fine-tuning every room. If there's a hole in the wall, or something wrong with the ceiling, fill it, paint it, making them perfect. I want to make sure the guests are happy and satisfied and the best way to do that is to start at the ground up with the rooms.
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Can you tell us about some of the events you're most excited about that are going to be happening at the Flamingo this summer?
For the 4th of July weekend, we will have fireworks, and Jeffrey Kelly (Mr. Wessland 2016, Mr. Pride South Florida 2016 and Mr. Carolinas Continental 2016) will be performing on the pool stage. At the end of July, we'll be throwing a very sexy, erotic event called
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The events of June 12, 2016 will be etched into our memories for a very long time. In the early hours of that morning, 49 people, many of whom were our friends and confidants, were taken from thisworld. In the hours afterward, we began the grieving process and struggled to make sense of such a senseless attack on an LGBT safe space right in our own backyard. The day after the shooting, I was asked for a quote from a media outlet regarding how we feel in that moment, and I toldthemsomethingtotheeffect of, "Today is the day we cry, and tomorrow and the days after are days for strength." That was shown to be especially true for Orlando and other cities in
Never to Forget Central Florida, who all banded together to show their support and solidarity with the people wounded and with the families andfriendsofthedeceased. In the immediate aftermath, as the city began to come alive that Sunday morning, people lined up at blood banks across Central Florida. Quickly they were filled to capacity. Some people, who were forced to sit out due to FDA blood screening regulations, stockpiled food and snacks for the people who were donating blood, as the centers quickly ran out of their own stock. Vigils were organized all over the world in addition to C e n t ra l F l o r i d a , w h e re thousands paid their respects in S a r a s o t a , Ta m p a , S t .
Petersburg, and other cities. The vigil at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando, held a week after the tragedy, brought 50,000 people together to celebrate the 49 people who were taken from us far too soon. It was followed five days later by a Spanish-language vigil at the same spot, a reminder that many of the dead belonged to Florida'sHispaniccommunity. As of press time, over 115,000 people from all over the world donated to a GoFundMe page set up for the Pulse victims and their families by Equality Florida. Celebrities such as Jeffree Star got the ball rolling by donating $20,000. The GoFundMe organization donated $100,000 themselves. $6.2millionhasbeen raised via GoFundMe as of press
time, and the funds are expected to be distributed in the coming months. The day after the shooting, Mayor Buddy Dyer created the OneOrlando Fund, which would also help the victims and their families. He first announced the creation of the OneOrlando Fund at that evening's vigil at the Dr. Phillips Center, which brought thousands into the downtown
owned establishments, including nearly every bar, club and restaurant in the Orlando metro and Tampa Bay areas, will be hosting fundraisers and benefits with donations given straight to one of the two major Pulse shooting victim funds. The dayoftheshooting,theFlamingo Resort in St. Petersburg turned their normal Sunday routine into an impromptu fundraiser.
“The event raised over $70,000 for the community, by the community.�
Orlando area to mourn and to remember. The Walt Disney Company donated $1 million to the fund. Darden Restaurants donated $500,000; the DeVos family (owners of the Orlando Magic) donated $400,000; and the Magic donated an extra $100,000, as did JetBlue and the Orlando City Soccer Club. Mears Transportation, Orlando's largest taxi company for over 75 years, also donated $50,000. Other companies vowing to donate include NBCUniversal ($1 million); JPMorgan Chase ($500,000); Target Corp. ($250,000); Publix Super Markets ($250,000); and Citigroup ($100,000). All three NFL teams from Florida donated six figures to theOneOrlandoFund,asdidmany othersportsteams. Thesearejusta few of the local and international corporations and organizations that have come together to help Orlandohelpitsown. I notice that quite a few LGBT-
Hamburger Mary's Tampa held a drag revue and a bingo game, with all proceeds going to Orlando. Parliament House Orlando held a fundraiser, "Unidos", which emphasized the loss in our community while not forgetting that the majority of liveslostwereHispanic. Southern Nights Orlando organized a benefit for Pulse in less than 24 hours, and the response was enormous. "After about 12 hours [of our posting about the benefit online], we had entertainers around the country
asking if they could be a part of it," said Southern Nights owner Rick Kowalczyk. Owners and managers of Pulse were in attendance, as were over 40 entertainers and many concerned members of the community. "In a time of such tragedy the community stepped up to show they are not afraid and they are coming out to support! And support they did!" he said. The event raised over $70,000 for the community, by the community. And the aforementioned benefits constitute just a sampling of the benefits that LGBT bars and nightclubs held across Central Florida. Nearly every LGBT bar and nightclub in the area came together to raise tens of thousands of dollars for Pulse victims, their families, and for
Pulseemployees. As days turn into weeks since the tragedy, I realize now that my words from that interview really helped to steel my resolve. Every day, including yesterday, today, andtomorrow,allofthesedaysare the days for strength. I am so happy to see how Orlando has pulled together to help its own, and how other communities have pledged that #TheyAreOrlando. They, too, are #OrlandoStrong. If anything good can come from such a tragedy, it's that they can't killourspirit. Andtheywon't.
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Bring on the Pride celebrations, pool parties, and getaways because summer is in full swing. We all seem to have our favorite songs for the summer or what some might call their “summer anthems”. Music plays a huge part in my life, whether it's DJing, working out or traveling. So far my summer playlist includes these followingsongsinrepeat,butnotin anyspecificorder.
TonyMoranfeat.JasonWalker “So Happy” (Tony Moran & Deep InfluenceMix) Nostrangers to the dance music scene, Tony Moran and Jason Walker deliver a very uplifting, positive vocal track. The chorus on this song is one that will inspire plenty of singalongs, and this remix is perfectforthedancefloor.
AndraDay “Rise Up” (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Pride Anthem) This song is more of a personal anthem. It really took me out of the funk after the tragedy in Orlando. The lyrics are so powerful and these guys gave the song a fantastic dance remix, perfect for any Pride celebrationorteadance.
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Alex Newell, Jess Glynne, DJ Cassidy with Nile Rodgers “Kill the Lights” (Audien Remix) I have been a fan of Jess Glynne since “Rather Be”, which came out in 2014. Since then she has released a number of hits, including “Real Love” and “Hold My Hand”. With sexy lyrics and a heavy baseline, this remix gets me pumped and readyforanightonthetown.
Adele “Send My Love” (To Your New Lover) Finally, an upbeat song from Adele! I like how it starts off with a lone guitar, and by the chorus you have an uptempo beat that is great for nodding your head and shaking your body. Definitely a song to keep on repeat when travelingordriving.
OfferNissimfeat.MayaSimantov “Open Up” Offer and Maya have been in my playlist for years. They have so many classics, such as “First Time”, “Be My Boyfriend”, and last summer's anthem “Everybody Needs A Man”. Pumping basslines, catchy synths and big buildups make this song the one I would want to hearatacircuiteventthissummer.
CalvinHarrisfeat.Rihanna “This Is What You Came For” These two have done it again: first they gave us “We Found Love”, which is probably still in many people's playlists. “ThisIsWhatYouCameFor”givesusa upbeat dance track, sultry vocals by Rihanna, andapoundingbassline. Plentyofremixesofthis song are available; I could not settle on just one, soIstuckwiththeoriginal.
ArianaGrande "Into You" A brand new single released by Ariana from her new album Dangerous Woman. Sexyvibeandanothercatchychorus,thisonewill be a huge bar/club song when the remixes surface. I can easily see this becoming really popularthissummer.
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de “te quieros”, muchas aventuras juntos y la promesa de que siempre serás feliz y nunca estarás solo.
acerca de quién es el mejor superhéroe.
El Romántico
¿Alguien escucha campanas de boda? El lo hizo en la primera cita de ustedes. Él es el equivalente de una pesadilla de novia ya que sabe perfectamente cómo su boda será. Tiende a suspirar ante todo porque lo encuentra todo tan lindo! Pros y Contras: Si desea estabilidad, este es el novio para usted. Él sólo tiene ojos para usted y le bombardeará con mensajes a su teléfono si usted no responde dentro de los 3 minutos de su última llamada.
Él es el final de esta lista, pero el comienzo de algo especial. Él te completa en todos los sentidos a medida que aprenden mucho el uno del otro. Él hace que su casa se sienta como un hogar y que nunca
I just came back from a date that was so horrible, it made me consider going celibate, renounce all of my worldly possessions and join the monastery. First, he criticized my outfit, then talked endlessly about politics and finally (and very conveniently), “forgot his wallet at home”. Ok, maybe I shouldn't have worn that beach hat and floral pants, but still! It made me realize that, even though we are all very different, we are bound to date some of the same individuals. Like it or not, there's always a category we might fit into. Here are some of the ones I thought about.
quieras cambiar un día tranquilo viendo películas en el sofá por otras cosas que otros puedan preferir. Es posible encontrarlo en tus sueños quizás ya está a tu lado. Para la mayoría de nosotros, tratando de encontrarlo, es casi tan imposible como tratar de encontrar a Waldo en el zoológico, pero no se desesperen. Él existe y también está esperándote. Es probable que esté leyendo este mismo artículo. No hay contras, sólo una eternidad
He's very sociable, great dancer and always “in the know” of where to go when looking for a great time. He sings to every song on the radio as he drives (might even dance to them) and tends to dress a lot younger than his actual age. You'll always find him at a nightclub surrounded by people. Pros and Cons: He is fun but exhausting like ridding a
Por último, pero el más importante…
El Novio Perfecto
El Conejito del Gimnasio
Él hace que las chicas se molesten porque es gay y que los chicos deseen ser como él.. Él es perfecto ... en el exterior. Usted puede ser de 100 libras, pero que siempre se sentirá fuera de forma y gordo al lado de él. Se toma muy buen cuidado de su cuerpo y, probablemente, va a llegar a vivir 100 años sin parecer un día más de 70. Pros y Contras: Es hermoso y caliente, pero un poco demasiado ocupado en su aspecto. Siempre lo encontrará en un gimnasio o parado por horas delante de un espejo.
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“Nos guste o no, siempre hay una categoría a la que podríamos encajar.”
rollercoaster after having 10 shots of tequila. His world if filled with fantasy, lights, musicality… But it's not the best at dealing with reality's struggles at times. Life is a party, but he's not staying until it's over to help you clean the mess after.
The Man-child
This is what happens when gay nerds kinda' grow up. His interests include World of Warcraft, comic books, action figures (and don't you dare call them dolls in his presence), Comic-Con, themed parks, sci-fi and video games. He may show up to your first date with a Superman shirt or worse…a cape! He's sweet and charming in the way children are. If you are in tune with your inner child, this is the “child” for you to be inside of. Pros and Cons: He's adorable, but could seem immature at times. You will find him dressed up as an X-Men character at the nearest comic book convention or arguing with a friend about who the best superhero is.
The Romantic
Did anyone hear wedding bells? He did on the first date
you guys had. He is the gay equivalent of a bridezilla as he knows perfectly well how your wedding with him will be like. He tends to sigh at everything as everything is just so damn precious and you may find him at home wearing a sweater wrapped around his shoulders as he browses through the online ads of eligible single men. Pros and Cons: If you want stability, he's the bride for you. He has eyes only for you and will bombard your phone with messages if you don't respond within 3 minutes of his last call.
The Gym Bunny
He makes the girls upset he's gay and the guys wishing they w e r e h i m . H e ' s perfect…looking. You may be 100lbs, but you will always feel fat and out of shape next to him. He takes very good care of his body and will probably get to live for 100 years looking not a day over 70. Pros and Cons: He's beautiful and hot, but a tad too busy on his looks. You will always find him at a gym or checking himself out for hours in front of a full-length mirror.
Last, but not least…
The One
He is the end of this list but the beginning of something special. He completes you in every way as you learn so much from one another. He makes your house feel like a home and you would not trade a tranquil day cuddling to movies on the couch to other things that may seem a lot more exciting to others. You may find him in your dreams or lying right next to you if you have been lucky enough to have found him. To most of us, trying to encounter him, is almost as impossible as trying to find Waldo at the zoo, but to others he's already right there waiting for nighttime to come so he gets to sleep right beside you and give you a kiss the morning after as the sun gives birth to yet another beautiful day. If he's not in your life today, do not despair. He exists and he is also waiting for you. He's probably reading this same article. There are no cons, just a lifetime of I love you's, many adventures together and the promise that you will always be happy and never alone.
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Everyone in Central Florida should try Hamburger Mary's Orlando, located in Church Street Station in downtown Orlando. In a place like this, a fun, playful atmospherereignssupreme,andit stays with you as soon as you are seated at Mary's. The restaurant is decorated in vibrant colors with lots of seating, including a very busybararea. Recently I stopped by for dinner and I was seated by one of my favorite waitresses, Brooke. The entire staff at Mary's is friendly and attentive, even during busy nights (which there are many!). I'm immediately asked by Brooke what I want to drink, even though she already knows. I ask for the sweet tea ($2.95, free refills) and she gets it formestraightawayasIlookover the menu options. I know that the portions are very large here (something I love), so I take it easy on the appetizer order. I put in a request for chips and queso
Leigh Shannon ($6.95), which is delivered to me in a flash. I find the queso to be spicy, but not overly so, and it is a great complement to the rainbow-colored tortilla chips. (If you need a few more chips, your waiterorwaitresswillaccommodate you; justask.) I can be a picky eater, which can be a roadblock at some restaurants. Not at Hamburger Mary's Orlando, because they allow for quite a few choices and some substitutions (consult your menu for specific substitution charges). I like the Spicy Mary Burger ($11.15) but sometimesI don't feel like having a beef patty. Lucky for me I can choose a black bean patty, a turkey patty, or a chicken breast (black bean patty $1 extra). I choose the chicken breast, have them add extra Mojo sauce, and order it without the jalapeĂąos. Also included with the Spicy Mary is pepper-jack cheese andranchdressing. I order seasoned fries with the
burger;coleslaw,potatosaladand mashed potatoes are other side options that are included in the priceoftheburger. Once I get my sandwich, I am already impressed with how big it is. I have to take a big bite to fit it into my mouth. The chicken was a great choice because the Mojo sauce and the melted cheese, right on top of the chicken breast, really allowed for all those extra taste sensations to come together very well. It is spicy, but at a level I can handle, so I appreciate that. Every time I order the fries, I notice they are
fresh out of the fryer, and they are delicious. I was very impressed. I notice I'm beginning to get full, butIwanttohavedessert. I decided to choose something light:aFloridafavorite,theKeylime pie ($7.95), sounds perfect! The graham cracker crust is slightly sweet,justasthepiefillingisslightly tart. The two flavors pair well together, and the added fresh whipped cream on the side and on the top of the pie slice tastes very refreshing. What a great summer dessert! Manynightsoftheweek,youcan be seated with little trouble, but there are times when a reservation is essential. Those times include "Facebook Fridays", a live-action drag show every Friday evening in which the audience chooses the numbers performed; Leigh Shannon's Cabaret, every Saturday night, featuring some of the finest female impersonations youcanfindindowntownOrlando;
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and the Sunday afternoon "Broadway Brunch", starring RuPaul's Drag Race alum Ginger Minj and her sidekick The Minx. Other popular nights include Twisted Sisters Bingo every Tuesday, hosted by Miss Sammy and Carol Lee; and Doug Bowser's TeamTriviaeveryWednesday. Call (321)319-0600ifyouwanttoplace a reservation for any of these special nights. Be warned: Saturday nights and Sunday mornings in particular book solid, socallearly!
Everyone I know has enjoyed their experience at Hamburger Mary's Orlando thoroughly. Some of my out-of-town friends even begged me to bring them back on their next visit! That is a testament to how much people love Hamburger Mary's here in the City Beautiful. But don't take mywordforit;tryitforyourself!
Hamburger Mary's Orlando 110 W. Church St., Orlando (321) 319-0600 Open every day at 11a.m. hamburgermarys.com/orlando
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"I like to think of myself as more than a head of hair or a set of looks. It's demeaning. Yes, in some ways you could argue I've been employed for a look I have. But there's a sexism that happens towards men. At some point during photo shoots when I'm asked to strip down, I felt that. If I felt I was being employed just for my looks, I'd stop acting." - Kit Harington from "Game of Thrones". While he never got naked on "Thrones", he's making up for it in London's West End with "Dr. Faustus" - and you can see what he's been hiding on BillyMasters.com.
Bette Midler is doing her due diligence in preparing the role of Dolly Levi. While she has watched virtually every filmed performance of "Hello, Dolly" at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, she also went to the horse's mouth by visiting Carol Channing. Now, THAT'S how you do your research. The fact that Channing won the Tony for "Dolly" over Streisand in "Funny Girl", only to have Babs snap up the film version of "Dolly" adds to the circuitous nature of life in the theatre (to say nothing of Bette doing her remake of "Gypsy" 23 yearsago). While most people applauded Nick Jonas for speaking at a vigil outside of NYC's Stonewall Inn following the Orlando shooting,
others felt it was a self-serving publicity appearance and accused him of more "gay baiting" - a charge based on his choice of acting roles and personal appearances in gay clubs (usually shirtless). A writer for the Huffington Post said: "This is not the time for straight allies to takeupspace-especiallyifyou're an ally who just dropped an album three days ago." First, are we still calling them "albums"? Second, I'm impressed that someone who is a worldwide star is willing to not only speak out but also show up. How many of those critics were there? And if he sells a few "albums" along the way, I'm fine withthat,too. This controversy about Nick Jonas comes at the time when his show "Kingdom" featured his
by billy masters character in a sexual three-way with a guy and a girl - I suppose he didn't want anyone to feel left out. Perhaps you'll see Jonas in a more positive light after seeing thevideoonmysite. Jeremy Jordan has been in the news lately, as he was trying to get public support to force a "gay conversion center" to release his cousin,Sarah. Apparently,Sarah is gay and wanted to go to the prom with her girlfriend. That led her parents to ship her off to a compound for a year of "ex-gay therapy". According to reports, Sarah tried to escape shortly after being admitted. Jeremy raised over $65K via GoFundMe to pay for lawyers needed to get her released. Because of his efforts, Sarah is no longer being forced to pray the gay away. In a related story, the Miami Beach City Commission unanimously passed an ordinance banning conversiontherapyonminors. Everyone has said almost everything there was to say about
Jeremy Jordan
Noah Galvin - the kid from "The Real O'Neals" who gave that brutally honest (and somewhathateful) interview and then took it all back. We now know he was under enormous pressure to retract his statements. Why? Because when you're the star of a network show, oodles of people's jobs count on you being a good boyandplayingbytherules(which is why only a handful of you are reading this). The interview was arranged by Noah's personal publicist in a bid to get him an Emmy nomination. A producer then had to beg and plead the network not to reduce the number of episodes ordered for next season. Ananonymous"insider" claims that this was not the network'sfirstissuewithGalvin-he hadpreviouslybeenwarnedabout "ego and entitlement". The irony will be if Galvin ends up with an Emmy nod. Although, I'm not holdingmybreath. In a brief but certainly not small "Ask Billy" question, Jack
Noah Galvin
from Providence asks, "Who is the guy playing 'Tarzan'? I just saw thetrailerandcouldn'tbelievemy eyes. Tell me he drops his loinclothatleastonce." Clearly Jack is someone who doesn't have HBO. If he did, he would be familiar with the pleasures that are Alexander SkarsgĂĽrd. The latest Tarzan comes to Africa by way of Sweden, but is best known to domestic viewers as the lead on "True Blood". While you won't see all on the big screen, every inchofhimisonmywebsite.
Alexander SkarsgĂĽrd When I'm actually looking forward to a "Tarzan" movie, it's time to end yet another column. We certainly ran the gamut of stories this week. And you'll find e v e n m o re v a r i e t y o n www.BillyMasters.com, the site that (hopefully) gives you the will to live. Feel free to send your questions along to Billy@BillyMasters.com, and I promise to get back to you before Nick Jonas plays a straight character! So, until next time, remember, one man's filth is anotherman'sbible.
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Hey Woody, whenever I meet somebody new I get all anxious about the first few texts. My mind goes blank and I end up writing some genius thing like, “Nice meeting you last night,” or “How are you?” REALLY!!!????? That’s the best I can come up with? Really. Help me out. -Texticapped
a lot to process!
DearTexticapped: Remember the Seven Golden Rules of Flirty Text Messaging and you'll be blowing up their phones with witty, funnytextmessagesinnotime.
sendatextmessagelike: My neighbor asked me for name suggestions on the two puppies she just got. What do you think aboutMilliVanilli?
1) Do Not Send Open-ended Texts.
3) Reinforce The Memory of Your Interaction.
The very worst ones to send are well,theonesyou’vebeensending. Texting, “How are you?” to a guy you’re interested in? You may as well say: "Can you come up with something interesting to say because I'm so freakin' boring the plaster peels off the wall when I talktoit.”
2)CreateValueWithYourTexts. Interest, smiles, laughter, these are all values you can give to the other personontheline. Youcan'tcreate valuewithalinelike,"howareyou?" In fact, you're putting the burden of providing value on them. Say you got the number of somebody you're interested in but not quite sure they feel the same level of intensity you do. You can't overtly flirt so you have to create value in other ways. By engaging their creativity, for example. You could
If you both complained about your boss when you talked, extend the conversation through funny texts. Example: My boss is doing the work of three men: Larry, Moe and Curly. Hope your dayisgoingbetter. The point is to make every flirt textvibratewithawittysheenthat makes the other person want to knowyoubetter.
4) Keep It Short. Length isn't just the enemy of humor; it's also a flirt-killer because it communicates neediness. As in, you're so lonely and bored that you've just spent 15 minutes composing a text and youexpectthemtodothesame.
5) Use Proper Grammar. Once, a friend showed me a text from a guy he was interested in.
The guy asked him to ""brekfiss" and my friend was like, “no way am I going out with a dunce like that.” I took a look at all of his texts and couldn't tell if he was using abbreviations or whether he was anilliteratewhokuldntspill.
6) Make Them Smile. Once, I got a text that said, "Last night I renamed my iPod The Titanic. Now when I plug it into my computer it says, "The Titanic Is Syncing." How could you not want togettoknowthatpersonbetter?
7) Don't Over-Text Never, EVER send a second or third text if they haven't responded to yourfirst. Waitadayoryou'regoing to seem desperate. The truth is, if they don't respond right away they're just not that into you. Sending additional texts will just reinforce the nagging feeling that you're not for them. Don’t give up-it just means you need to exercise patience. In 24-36 hours send them a text that'll pique their interest. Something that has to do withthemlike,"Ijustmetyourtwin."
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