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CONTENTS 12 >> Letter from the
Publisher
16 >>Da Real Deal 18 >>Around O Town 24 >>Interviews:
I am Steven Binko
30 >>The Center 32 >>Travel:
AlandChuck.Travel
36 >>Music:
Fresh Produce
40 >>Holiday Entertaining 42 >>Health:
Take some time off
46 >>Queer in Review 50 >>Show Some Love:
Arica Love's Events Guide
60 >>Style Report:
Spring 2011
68 >>Fashion Spread 76 >>Art:
Miami's Art Basel
88 >>Maps
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Publisher's Note Dear OMG! Magazine Readers and Advertiser: I have some very exciting news for you from your friends at OMG! Magazine. But first, I wish to thank you for all of your support and loyalty through the last few years as we have grown into Florida’s favorite & most read magazine. But, we have not stopped there. We are well on our way to becoming the fastest growing LGBT publication and multimedia company in the country thanks to our readers and advertisers! Why you ask?
place an advertisement in a selection of print magazines, and hope you have captured your target audience. That is the past, and that’s why we recognized early on that all advertising strategies require a multi-level, “multi-media” approach these days in order to be successful. Well, we have solved the problem and created a solution.
"Our flagship website has nearly everything your target consumer could dream of..."
Well it’s official, OMG! Magazine has moved ahead and grown up. We are now, with this Fall Issue, a full scale, full size, monthly magazine, complete with our honored introduction to the Travel and Leisure section produced exclusively by our friends and partners from ALand CHUCK. Travel, (the newest and largest LGBT travel conglomerate in the country) followed by their monthly featured travel & leisure stories, tips, destinations and special promotions that will be the envy of the travel industry much less the LGBT community to which it favors; plus, an edgy Fashion & Art section, with contributing fashion editorial by some of the up & coming trendsetters in the fashion industry; not to mention our famed and hard hitting Political Analysis & News section by our new seasoned investigative reporters and writers; and rounded out by our new and extensive Club, Entertainment and Restaurant section; and of course, all of the other favorite contributions by our OMG! Magazine family, including health, finance, local goings on, gossip, and schedule of events and maps to your business. Wow!
To our advertisers we say, don’t be passive and wait for business to come to you. Grab it. OMG! Magazine is committed to partnering with your business. We don’t want to just place your advertisement anywhere in the pages of a myriad of print advertisement like others do - and leave the rest to you. We really want to work together with you on your marketing plan and advertising strategy. We want to be a part of your success, and we can help. It’s what we love to do, and we are keenly aware of the importance your success means to you, as well as, the significance to the entire LGBT community. In a completely novel way, we have parlayed a line of advertising products that will fit your needs and goals. It’s just not enough to OMG! 12
That’s why we have spent the last year planning the launch of our new multi-media website debuting in conjunction with this issue. Your ads will now not only be in a glossy full size print format, but will also be included with our many other advertising media, including strategically placed ads within our new multimedia websites: www.omgmag.com (the flagship portal), includes social.omgmag.com, chat online in 3D, share your pictures and videos or find your perfect friend or spouse within the dating service, travel.omgmag. com, (book a flight, hotel or rental car anywhere in the world! (Soon to be powered by www.ALandCHUCK.travel) and www. omgTVlive.com with live and syndicated programming, launching in the fall of 2011. Our flagship website includes nearly everything your target consumer could dream of, including a more highly sophisticated face-book style “social media,” “live chat,” “dating” programs, graphical night-life & events guides/calendars, music downloads, streaming videos from events and advertisers’ venues, free classifieds & business listing guides, all of this collectively aimed to engage, cater to, and stimulate the LGBT community in a more intimate and self identifying way. In the end, it is all about satisfying the OMG! Magazine audience, but in satisfying them, it gives us the opportunity to drive this most affluent and loyal demographic consumer directly to your business. So we hope you will see the future and grow with us as we take you and the LGBT community to the next level of entertainment, news and leisure. Of course, if you have any questions, please feel free contact me at your convenience to discuss your partnership with OMG! Magazine. We wish you a prosperous 2011 year and hope to hear from you soon.
James Clark
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I am a masculine-identified lesbian woman who was born & raised on the West coast and has traveled extensively, in and out of the country, since childhood. I have been in the entertainment business a majority of my life, on screen and off. Now, I'm hosting my own radio show via the internet. I got my name, Da Realest 1, simply from the fact that every conversation I've had, with numerous people, I've constantly been told how real I am, how I don't "sugar-coat" anything and I tackle things head-on. So, I decided to take that as, not only a compliment, but also as who I am as a person and incorporate it into my name. I bet you're wondering why on Earth I look so "manly"... LOL! Well, it's quite simple, I am so comfortable within my own skin and with who I am, that I refuse to confine myself to the stereotypes of how society thinks I should look. I am free to be me in my entirety and I am just that, looks and all! I am DA REAL DEAL! Da Real Deal is not just a show. It's also the beginning of a much needed positive movement, breaking down the walls built by stereotypes. On my show, I cater to OMG! 16
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ey Everyone! This is Da Realest 1, your Host of Da Real Deal on Blog Talk Radio! Let me tell you a bit about who I am and what I'm about.
both the heterosexual & homosexual communities and show how similar we are to one another.
I, as well as the guests on my show, tackle issues head on. What issues? Issues such as homosexuality and spirituality (yes, God loves us, too!); HIV/AIDS being a "Gay Disease" (NOT!); The heterosexual mentality within our homosexual community (studs are this, femmes are that); Color lines within the AfricanAmerican community (dark = ghetto, light = stuck-up -- all false!); Domestic violence (abuse is abuse, period!) and many, many more. I've been Blessed to have many wonderful guests of high standing on my show. Guests such as Playwright T.Y Martin, Lord Why Me?; If You Love Me, Why Do You Cheat?; Best-selling Author Laurinda D. Brown, Fire & Brimstone; Undercover Strapped; The Highest Price For Passion; Walk Like A Man; and Coach Kerri R. Smith, life coach/motivational speaker/author; Sidney Starr , transgender model/ dancer/celebrity; Milon V. Parker, model, actress, author, and runway Coach); Dr. Julissa HernandezGuzman (Dr. of Alternative Medicine) 5+ years on The Michael Baisden Show, just to name a few.
sneak peek
take a look at what's coming up in December: •
Sidney Starr's former (and only) manager will be BREAKING THE SILENCE about ALL the hype surrounding Sidney Starr! Are the stories about Sidney & Chingy true?? Find out!
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Special Guest Co-Host Armond Anderson-Bell (Creator/Producer Beyond The Heels on Glo TV)
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Singers/Songwriters Cheryl & JaVonne (Marriage Equality Song)
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Created Gay (Canada) - We are created this way!
Da Real Deal is proudly sponsored by one of the Producers of the 2010 Live Peace Day Global Broadcast, GlobaLink TotalVision Network(www.globalinktv.net); Internationally known Performing Artist and Author, Cyndee Peters(CyndeePetersAB-Sweden - www.cyndeepeters.com) and Florida's own OMG! Magazine (www.omgmag.com) Be sure to tune in to Da Real Deal on Blog Talk Radio www. blogtalkradio.com/darealdeal1 EVERY Tuesday and Thursday from 9pm-11pm (EST) You can listen in on your computer or on your phone. Call in at (347) 838-8463 and you can talk to me and my guests on air! I would like to extend a personal thank you to everyone for all of your support! Catch ya on the air waves!
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rlando, I got a sneak peak of the highly anticipated Mr. Sisters, and all I have to say is OMG! This is gonna be a club like we've never seen before! I would like to formally welcome Orlando's very own Pom Pom to the Mills 50 District as she launches her newest concept; more details to come! I would also like to announce the newest member to the Funky Monkey family, a wine and specialty gift retail store full of the finest wines, and all things Rhinestone! I will be Hosting the 2011 Miss Metropolitan Continental Plus & Elite Pageant at Parliament House, and I am very excited to be a part of that. And, as we all know, Christmas is right around the corner and something very dear to my heart, The 4th Annual Broadway Christmas is at Revolution Nightclub on December 16th. benefiting the Trevor Project, so make sure to go out and support our gay youth. Don't forget to stop by Pulse Nightclub on December 11th to wish my best girlfriend Frank Garcia a Happy Birthday! It's not too early to start planning your New Years Eve, so I would like to personally invite you to spend your NYE with me at Funky Monkey Wine Co., Pointe Orlando in our newly expanded location! To wrap things up, I would like to say Happy Birthday to the most influential man in my life, Eddie Nickell, thank you for always being there, I love you Brother! See you around Orlando! Hugs and Kisses,
Danielle Hunter
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Steven Walter Binko (born February 25, 1988) is an American
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Actor, Director and Producer. From his early childhood to current day, Steven has continued to show growing...
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dedication and loyalty to the arts. Steven was earlier known in his teen-years for performing magic and received numerous publicity releases in both the newspaper and television. More recently, he has turned to acting and directing. His success is a reflection of all the hard work he is gradually becoming famous for. OMG! 26
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don't really have a specific occupation. Right now, I'm on a journey. Exploring all the things I love. The work I do involves utilizing my interests to create something new and exciting! I love directing, producing, acting, singing, graphic design, interior design, psychology, etc... anything that allows me to be creative. Maybe someday I'll know "what I want to do", but for now, it's all about living for the moment! For the last 4 years, I've been traveling all over the US. I've seen a lot and learned even more. I live by the quote of innovation: "The best way to predict the future is to create it." There is so much truth in the idea that we hold our own destiny. For me, I don't desire a specific future, but I am working to achieve a sense of accomplishment in knowing that I tried all the things I love to do! As I move forward in my life, I am proud I have allowed myself to live in the moment and live out my dreams. I hold no regret
in any of the decisions I have previously made. Life is a series of moments, and in those moments, whether right or wrong, all we can do is try. "Live not with regret for the decisions you have made, but live for making decisions with no regrets."
Gay Teen Suicide : I can actually relate to the suicide issues in the media now, as I have previously been hospitalized on life support for it. I would love to reach out to each and every one of you and say (no don’t do it ) it get’s better. I know, what coming out was like, and it can be a battle keep your head up.
“Bow Down” : There’s a huge debate about whether my song “Bow Down” is blasphemous or just declaring myself as a superstar so deal with it .
[[ "Does Britney or Lady Ga Ga or Christina dress sexy and sell sex? …hell yes!! "
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i am Steven Binko The Escape : My reality series that received international recognition. In the final 3 or 4 episodes, we actually discontinued the series. It was a $40,000 investment. A lot of people have been asking me to address why the final episodes were never broadcast in my new column next month, I will talk about this so stay tuned.
Music : There’s a trend in a few questions: How I got started, what the albums about, who does the music, where the tours are taking me, who I would do a dream duet with, what success I expect from it, if I plan to do it for a while.
Pornography : A lot of people are saying that I’m in the adult industry and that what I’m doing is overtly sexual and trying too hard to sell sex. Does Britney or Lady Ga Ga or Christina dress sexy and sell sex? …hell yes!!!
Fan Question:
"Live not with regret for the decisions you have made, but live for making decisions with no regrets."
Who does your managing, music, costumes, choreography? Everything is managed on my own. I have a very specific idea of how I envision things… and I feel like when you work with a lot of people, you’re ideas can be altered and end up being the product of what your team manufactures you into. I want to keep my originality and feel like I have a real role in everything I do and what my fans hear, see and experience. I’m open to working with people, but right now I am loving being so intensely involved because in the end I’ll be able to say “I did that for my fans and my LGBT community. Much love, Steven Binko
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THE CENTER OF ORLANDO
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Today you can visit us at 946 N. Mills Avenue in Orlando or call us at 407-228-8272. Here is what you will discover: • • • • • • • • • • •
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he Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center of Central Florida, The Center, has been in operation for over 32 years. GLBT individuals, as well as family and friends, in Central Florida have stood up to both institutional and individual injustice and discrimination by volunteering their time, money and talents at The Center. The Center has been an organizing force within the GLBT community serving as a source for information, education, advocacy and support. The Center has worked to foster the personal development and quality of life of the community it serves, as well as to increase understanding and acceptance within the greater Central Florida area. OMG! 30
Social & Support Groups Professional Counseling Transgender Support Business Referrals Free HIV Testing 12 Step Programs David Bohnett Cyber Center GLBT Library Information Health Fairs Events
Today we offer a variety of support and social programs. We offer AA, AL-Anon, NA, CODA, CMA, HIV+ and Transgender support groups, counseling for individuals and couples at a reduced cost, and over 20 various social/support groups. The Center serves more than 15,000 individuals a year through it's doors and over 8,000 a month online. Volunteers are the ones that keep the Center's doors open. With only one full time and one part time employees, the Center is open seven days a week..... because of our dedicated volunteers! If you would like to volunteer at the Center, call and sign up for the next Volunteer Orientation!
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By: Thomas Barker As someone who loves to travel – and has to do it on a budget – I go through great lengths to find the best deals in some of the world’s top gay destinations. As a result, the amount of time and energy involved in planning a trip can sometimes be overwhelming. I could always go on an Atlantis cruise or take an RSVP tour, but I would also be spending almost double the price for a trip to the same destination. This past weekend, my fellow publisher and I were invited by the newest and largest gay travel agency in the United States, ALandCHUCK.travel, to join its founders, Al Ferguson and Chuck Scott, aboard the MSC Poesia, alongside the owners and publishers of what Al and Chuck consider to be the top five gay publications in Florida. Once we checked in and made our way to the ship, our concierge for the weekend, Kendall Wilson, welcomed us by offering a cocktail in one of the ship’s many fabulous bars. This one in particular was the Zebra Lounge, which is appropriately titled, as the entire lounge is covered in zebra print fabrics. While Rafa and I sipped on a Grey Goose dirty martini – which was only $7 by the way – Kendall filled us in on our weekend adventure. Each night would consist of a delicious dinner in one of the MSC Poesia’s signature restaurants followed by a night of cocktails and dancing at one of the ship’s discos. The best part
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was that each of the venues would be exclusively reserved for us. The rest of the weekend went exactly as planned. Rafa and I, along with our media colleagues who were also guests of Al and Chuck, enjoyed piña coladas poolside and indulged in fantastic fare courtesy of the ship’s chef de cuisine. All in all, we had an incredible weekend making new friends, relaxing, and even forging new media business collaborations. One thing I was absolutely fascinated by on this trip was how affordable it was and that – although it was a mainstream cruise – the programming made it feel as if we were on an exclusively gay cruise. When I mentioned this to Al, he explained that the price of a regular cabin for this cruise in particular is less than half the price of any of the gay chartered cruises with the same itinerary and caliber of cruise ship. It turns out that ALandCHUCK.travel is actually part of Legendary Journeys, which is one of the largest travel companies in the United States. In fact, it books close to 45,000 passengers a year on various cruises, tours, and trips, putting the company in the top 1 percent of producers for the major cruise lines. This, paired with the fact that they have a very loyal following, makes it easier for them to negotiate better rates on higher quality products, allowing them to offer the same products at a
much lower rate than other gay travel agencies! After learning a bit about Al and Chuck, I decided to sit down with Al to learn more about their plans for their brand spanking new gay travel agency. By the end of the conversation, I was more than excited about the launch of ALandCHUCK. travel, as Al and Chuck have set out to change the landscape of gay travel in so many ways.
Check out what they had to say:
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Where are you guys from and how did you meet?
.................................. .................................. In terms of the products Chuck and I met 23 years ago. I was in the travel business for a large traditional travel agency that offered straight travel products. After we met, we got together and have been together ever since. We started Legendary Journeys, which also platforms AlandChuck.travel, in 1995. We’ve been together in the travel business ever since.
.................................. What made you guys decide to create a travel agency that focuses specifically on the gay community?
This story was originally published as the cover story of Wire Magazine issue 46, 2010. The author is Thomas Barker. Visit www.wireweekly.com for additional information about Wire Magazine.
.................................. Well first and foremost, we are gay, and we wanted to do something that was fun. But we didn’t really see strength in the gay market, so we came to it slowly. Through Legendary Journeys we did a number of gay trips, but they were done very quietly and were really just for our friends. We would send out invitations saying Al and Chuck were going to do this cruise or this trip, and many of our friends would come with us and participate. They would tell their friends and our groups continued to grow as a result. In the last couple of years, we have really taken the time to look at the gay market closely to analyze what was going on in gay travel - not only in Florida, but also around the country. In the last year, we decided that we would focus on creating the new gay brand, which is how ALandCHUCK.travel came about.
and services you offer, what differentiates ALandCHUCK.travel from other travel agencies?
.................................. Well first, it is our size. We have 11 offices, and we are in the top one percent of travel companies in the world. We are the current Carnival Cruise Line Agency of the Year. We are in the top one percent of travel companies for Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, NCL, and many of the traditional travel products, such as hotels, tours, etc. Our size is dramatically larger than the gay market competitors that currently exist, and, because of our size, our contacts allow us to leverage our resources into the gay market in a way that the traditional gay market hasn’t had access to. For an example, we own motor coaches and transportation vehicles, which we can use in a variety of ways, including transporting people to the piers, circuit events, parties, and even things as simple as a night out on the town. We have a lot of resources that don’t exist for virtually any of the competitors. Also, because of our size, we are able to negotiate better deals for our gay travelers. In the cruise market in particular, people are used to gay only charters, and it is a very good product but exceedingly expensive, which is due to the fact that it is exceedingly
a huge risk. We have chartered ships and it’s a situation where companies have to plan on the utilization of the ship in order to properly organize a charter. As a result, if you are sailing on a gay charter one week, it is probably 30, 40, and even 50 percent higher in price than the exact same cruise the following week. For us, we do a lot of gay pride oriented cruises, where we do a gay cruise within a cruise. We provide services such as a daily gay bar at sea, gay dining exclusively for our guests, gay shore excursions at the various ports and many, many other things. So it feels like a gay cruise except it doesn’t have the additional cost involved, which is regularly passed down to the guests. Even with that said, ALandCHUCK.travel will sell all of the mainline gay charters and gay products as well, but there are many, many other choices out there that we will offer that will have a tremendous value for the dollar.
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I also understand that ALandCHUCK.travel will be working on connecting a number of cities across the state. Tell me about that.
.................................. I was born in Sarasota, so I’ve been in the Florida market place my entire life. I look at Florida as more than just South Beach or Wilton Manors or GaYbor or Central Florida. I really look
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at it as one large gay market, and the triangle between Tampa Bay, Orlando, and South Florida has a significant presence. In fact, it is probably one of the largest gay market places in the United States. My idea is that one of the first things we need to do is reach out to publications like Wire Magazine and focus our products on the fact that some of the best places to travel are sometimes located right in your own backyard. This way, Central Florida, GaYbor, and other cities within that triangle really get an opportunity to experience South Florida as a fun gay destination and South Florida will receive an opportunity to do the same. Too often the market is very fragmented. We look at going to Province Town or Palm Springs, but we don’t look at something in our own backyard that might be only three or four hours away. We will be keenly involved in providing the products, marketing, and packaging to make that happen.
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Can you give me some details on a few of your upcoming trips?
We have a variety of cruises in 2011, We are going to do a Winter White Party Cruise, following the White Party in 2011. We will provide all kinds of different tours as well. We have a trip going to Amsterdam Pride. We have a trip going to Italy. We have a variety of trips really going all over the world. Our programs at Legendary Journeys carry about 45,000 passengers a year OMG! 34
to literally every corner of the planet. We will take those same resources and contacts and create gay products for a number of destinations. In terms of short products, we are going to definitely bring Tampa Bay down to South Beach for Miami Beach Gay Pride this spring. Miami Beach is not on the radar for Tampa Bay and Central Florida at all, and Miami Beach is one of the key events in 2011 that we are going to do. We are also going to do similar shorter trips that may include our own transportation vehicles to transport guests to those destinations.
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You, Chuck, and ALandCHUCK. travel are also very involved in the community. What is your philosophy behind this?
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I think first and foremost, broad support is important. You just participated in our media cruise, and our number one message on the cruise – even beyond our desire to increase the business of our brand is that the gay community in Florida really focuses on uniting. We have a community that has tremendous financial resources, but we are all very, very fractured. The community in Dade County has very different interests and may have conflicts at times with Fort Lauderdale and Broward. That is certainly true as well for Pinellas County and Central Florida. I look at giving back to the gay
As the statewide sponsor of Equality Florida, we’re the first statewide sponsor that has reached out to Equality Florida. We’ve contributed $50,000 to the organization, and we are going to host a cruise for Equality Florida that will leave out of Tampa on January 22, 2012 to the Western Caribbean with Norwegian Cruise Lines.
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information about the products and services offered by ALandCHUCK. travel?
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Well they can certainly go to our website, ALandCHUCK.travel. Right now we have a splash page. We are in the final stages of putting together a state-of-the-art website, which we’ve invested a six figure sum into. I think it will be one of the most sophisticated travel sites in the world in 2011. Someone can become infinitely involved in participating in our trips and communicating with their friends, regardless of their social media, by going to our website and registering to receive the advance announcement of what we are going to be doing. In the last month alone, we’ve had over 1,000 fans join our Facebook page. By next year, we hope to have 100,000 people on our page.
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This story was originally published as the cover story of Wire Magazine issue 46, 2010. The author is Thomas Barker. Visit www.wireweekly.com for additional information about Wire Magazine.
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community in a broader context. We can all help each other if we work together and we set common goals and address common needs. All of our businesses can improve when we work together in a collaborative way. In terms of giving back to the gay community, that is really a key focus for ALandCHUCK.travel, which is why we have become the statewide sponsor for Florida’s largest GLBT rights organization, Equality Florida.
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Fresh Produce While OMG Magazine was taking a re-group powder to become more large and in charge the gang at MyFlexRadio.com has been doing the same. We’ve added and subtracted, tweaked and twisted and pumped up the station to make “your music” the best. Your feedback is of the utmost importance to us because that’s how the station is built. We’re super excited on the new size, content and future of the brand spanking new OMG. While we were on hiatus we snagged up a fresh collection of club tracks for you loyal music monsters. Here’s the dish on the dance floor goods you’ve been probably Shazam’ing for the last few weeks.
//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// C’mon Get Funky by Rosabel ft Tamara Wallace If the dance floor you’re on this weekend suddenly spontaneously combusts, it will probably be due to this scorcher. With a bass line that screams “Use It Up, Wear It Out” by Pat & Mick from the ‘90’s, we have a wicked mover in this one. Tamara lays out all the dance floor elements necessary for movement because after all “it’s all about the music!" The proverbial circuit cheerleader, she’ll guide you through a serious aerobic workout if ya let her. A fave of bc, our program director, the track is a Flex sensation. Listen up boys this one is the real deal!
Mr. Romeo by Emii This release from new pop starlet Emii is deceiving on first listen. It starts up with an initial cheesy pop “Row…Row…Romeo” hook but then her ballsy attitude vocal kicks in and it’s all over. Ralphi Rosario twists the lyrics around his patented production for another winner. French kissing, ass slapping, biting and other romantic courting rituals abound as this girl knows how she likes and wants it. Definitely will be a sing along anthem for the guys on the hunt. At press-time Emii is currently filming the pop video for the song with Snoop Dog. Watch out for this one.
Barbra Streisand by Duck Sauce Veteran dance music producers A-Trak and Armand Van Helden team up for a hookladen romp into quirky disco-land with this little novelty gem. Using samples from an early Giorgio Moroder synth track coupled with a strategically placed male chant of “Barbra Streisand”!, this one is infectious. The viral video is a mash of New York City travelogue scenes, dj cameos and a Babs impersonator that will have the real Mrs. Brolin reeling! Word on the street is that she doesn’t know about the song yet…but I guarantee she will soon. Already huge in the underground, listen for it on a dance floor near you…it’s about to take over the world. Makes me wanna go bust out my copy of “The Way We Were”, “Funny Girl” and “Yentil” (ok, so she cross-dresses and kisses a woman)…uh…”Papa Can Ya Hear Me”…?
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Fresh Produce Feel Good by Edson Pride ft Jeanie Tracy “Get up on your feet…it’s a fabulous day. Feel good children…hear what I say!” Momma Cha Cha Heels is back with a celebration anthem to bring some joy back to our dance floors. And there’s no one with a better dance pedigree to do it. She’s been recording since 1970, worked with Sylvester, Rosabel, Altar and now hot Brazilian remixer Edson Pride. Independently produced and released this gem can be found by clicking the Masterbeat Banner at www.MyFlexRadio.com with a batch of new mixes from Rafael Lelis and Barry Harris. Jeanie’s a huge friend of the station and listens to us regularly. In person, she’s the sweetest down-to-earth diva I’ve ever met and I’m looking forward to more of her wonderful stories and inspiration over soul food the next time she’s in town.
Destination by Tony Moran ft Ultra Nate
One Hot Pleasure by Erika Jayne Following her Billboard #1 “Pretty Mess” we’re served this cutie from Ms. Jayne. She opts for a Ke$ha style vocal but it’s subdued enough by Ralphi Rosario’s mix to not be annoying. “Bay…bay…bay…bay…BANG” resonates through the mix amid images of dirty pictures and a little bit of an auto-tuned vocal too. Sounds like Taio Cruz got to her. That being said, it will probably be mainstream successful. A superb live performer and a long-time supporter of the GLBT scene, it would be great if the masses became enlightened to her talent.
Feel The Music by Kathy Brown Deep Influence provides the mix on this terrific new anthem from the voice that belted out the Praxis classic “Turn Me Out” a few hundred years back (actually like ’94). It chugs along like a great house song should. Lots of room to sweat with this one boys…it’s smooth and uplifting simultaneously. The production dips and swells in all the right places for dance floor perfection. Kathy channels her best Gospel chops and sweetly preaches the lyrics like “the music” is a religion. I couldn’t agree more!
Don’t forget to grab MyFlexRadio.com’s UPDATED iPhone App! Download it now for FREE in the App Store! Droid x users go to MyFlexRadio.com/mobile in a URL to hear us now! Follow us: facebook.com/myflexradio twitter.com/myflexradio OMG! 38
DJ Joanie is the Music Director of MyFlexRadio.com, a Billboard Club Play Reporter, and a resident DJ of Central Florida. Bc is the Program Director of MyFlexRadio.com, the “voice” of all things Flex, and the father to “Taz” our Chocolate Lab station dog. He makes drinks on air and stresses creatively for a living.
Every time I play this one I get visions of Starz’s great new series “Spartacus – Blood And Sand”. To say the least it an epic release with crowd shout effects matched with pretty string drops and a passionate beautiful vocal. It’s almost as if circuit and trance music played “Clash Of The Titans” on the dance floor/gladiator stadium. Tony and Ultra should be no strangers to you. Tony is a former freestyle artist-turned-dj and remixer and Ultra is the power pipes behind “Free”, “If You Could Read My Mind”, “Automatic” and “Give It All You Got”. Thumbs up from the crowd on this one…it deserves a long life.
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his is one of my favorite times of the year because it's a rare opportunity to use all the wonderful shiny silverware and sparkling crystal covered dishes to set my beautiful table and to make my already delicious food appear even more appetizing. Appoint with some light scented candles and fresh cut flowers, keep it simple, and you will have a table setting that would make Martha Stewart say "you go girl!" Well not exactly that, but you get what I mean. I always prefer serving my holiday feast "buffet style" because people will choose only what they feel comfortable eating, and it avoids making guests feel uncomfortable, not to mention, allows me a chance to socialize more with my guests instead of being trapped in the kitchen for the whole evening. I also try to serve only bite size or finger foods for larger gatherings because it allows me to prepare many different and lovely presentations. I also love using decorative toothpicks which work perfectly for a big party and avoids the need for rented utensils. This allows for people who you know will want to nibble while they drink, so small hors d'oeuvres beautifully presented on proper platters and plates, again for a big party, is the best way to go to avoid the holiday stress, and it's just OMG! 40
what they desire. Nobody wants to be managing a large food dish around a big party when they are trying to look beautiful and fabulous. I usually have most of the food at one main location, but I do place small snacks throughout the house to make it easier for all my guests to have access to something to nibble on while they mingle and tingle. When you have well fed guests you have happy guests. But, I always say, it's better to run out of food than it is to run out of liquor. So, if you are going to low ball your estimated attendance when shopping for your big holiday party, do it with the food! A fully stocked bar insures that everyone, gay or straight, will be happy to see their favorite adult beverage being served. A good stiff one helps to ease your guests and put them in a festive mood. You know what I'm saying! But, always make sure to have non alcoholic drinks for your dear recovering friends. We always want to support them especially during the holidays. With these few simple holiday tips, I promise you'll get raving reviews while allowing you to relax. If it's not fun, why do it? Enjoy!
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Making the Most of YOUR TIME this Holiday Season! by Wm. Cor y Jeffries, LMT, NMT
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e all seem to be busier than ever, and the holidays bearing down on us, it seems it will only get worse! High standards, coupled with an uncompromising work place, demanding bosses, layoffs, workload restructuring, new technology, day-to-day operations, future planning, business travel, innovation, competition, family obligations, holiday shopping, parties, all that cooking, and the details of daily life all combine to create "the kind of pressure that "just makes it hard to breathe.” With the holidays upon us, we all have the potential to suffer from “scarcity of time,” and we must learn to be more efficient in our use of time.
Is there a solution?
May I suggest that in order to avoid burnout, stop trying to go faster and instead maximize the time you have so you’re more productive. Yes, believe it or not, this is possible, and the benefit of this is that as you gain productivity, you actually work less. If you’re ready to trade your current frantic pace of work for one that’s more relaxed yet efficient, the following strategies will help you achieve more in less time.
Make new time rules
Financial advisors often advise people to set “money rules,” such as “save 10 percent of every paycheck.” Money rules help you be decisive and stay true to your financial goals. As a Massage Therapist, I suggest you can apply those same concepts to your time management issues by setting new time rules. Here are some recommended “efficiency” rules, that when applied properly can lead to a higher quality of life:
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............................... Never schedule a meeting before 9 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
a rule, you’ll want to communicate it so you can accommodate the people in your life. They can only respect your boundaries if they’re clear. Said another way, they can only follow the rules if you set them.
Turn off computer after 7 p.m.
Power Down
Never open e-mail before planning the day.
Turn your PDA/IPod/IPhone off during family time. Always eat dinner at home, even if it means working from home. Spend no more than one work function per week away from home. Focus on personal goals one hour per work day. Be home in early to spend quality time with your loved ones every night, or at least call them to say good night.
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Power down means turn off the technology. Yes, the wonders of technology are just short of miraculous, and today’s technology can help you maximize your time. We can use it to transform not just the way our world works, but also the way we work. It can buy us time, save us time, leverage time and organize our time. However, if you’re not careful, this “technology” can control you! Think about it. Just because you can be available 24/7 doesn’t mean you should be. Just because you can instant message at the same time you’re writing a report doesn’t mean you should. Just because you can perch your laptop on the passenger seat of your car to tap out ideas during traffic doesn’t mean you should.
To set time rules, follow this simple formula: The trouble is not with the technology itself; it’s the abuse of the technology that’s the issue. To combat the Notice what’s not working the downsides of technology, you might way you spend your time. want to try this common sense advice: “Give the brain time without stress, Write down the way you wish you relaxing with family, exercising, eating could spend your time. well and sometimes, just sometimes, ignoring those e-mails.” In other Make a time rule that words, be the one to take control of accomplishes your goals your technology, so you can get the above. Such as, I will leave work important things done and not get promptly at 5 p.m. and stick to it! distracted all day long.
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Time rules, even small ones, have the advantage of being concrete and explicit, making it easier to hold yourself accountable. Once you set
I understand that everyone expects you to be available 24/7, but taking the control to “power down,” is not about ignoring people or shirking responsibility. It’s about helping you
| HEALTH | TAKE TIME OFF focus, so you can be more productive during your working hours. So ask yourself, “do people really expect an immediate response or 24/7 availability? Or is that a standard I set for myself?” In reality, most people don’t expect you to be there 24/7. Find out what the expectations are of people in your life and then create appropriate guidelines. When you occasionally power down, when you turn off the technology and do what brings you progress and fulfillment, you’ll be much more effective in all your efforts.
Take a virtual vacation
You’ll work much more productively after you’ve taken a break. Just as your muscles need to recover from hard workouts, your brain needs time to recover from hard work. And while it would be wonderful to take a two-week trip to Key West every few months, few people can realistically do that. However, you can take a short virtual vacation as often as you like. A virtual vacation is simply a form of meditation with a twist. As you do in
meditation, close your eyes, breathe deeply and release all thoughts. Then to go on vacation, fill your mind with restful images, thoughts or even music. If you’re worried about falling asleep, set an alarm and tell yourself that if you do fall asleep, you’ll awake feeling refreshed and energized. You can combine the techniques of meditation and imagination with exercise to really come away revived and restored. Yoga, walking, running, biking and swimming have a rhythmic solitude that are especially well-suited to resting the mind, but you can also get away from stress and frustration with any kind of sport. Of course, it doesn’t have to be done while exercising... a bath, a hot shower, an hour in the tub, some quiet time on the couch can all bring the rest you need if you’re able to detach from the pressure and stress. Whatever you choose, be sure it engages your mind, either by helping you escape into a meditative state or getting you so involved in something else that you forget about work for awhile.
How exactly do virtual vacations increase productivity? They give your mind the space and rest it needs to function at its best. As a result, you gain a clearer mind with clearer thoughts, which leads to more productive work. You get better ideas, solutions to problems and those “eureka” moments that enable you to blast through a project or shave time off a task.
Reclaim your time
Ultimately, gaining productivity by maximizing your time is not about what you should do; it’s about what you choose to do. Do you want to work more productively and achieve your goals? Do you want to have more time to yourself and find ways to be rested and renewed? Then these strategies can help. Take control of your time and watch your productivity soar. And remember, the goal is not just to make the best use of your time; it’s to use time to get the most out of your work and your life. Until next month, may your holidays be merry, happy and bright! See you in 2011!
Another way to connect your mind and body is through Massage Therapy! Give yourself the gift of happiness today with a massage at TAMPAPROMASSAGE. There are a lot of massage therapists out there, give yourself the massage you pay for. At TAMPAPROMASSAGE, I offer quality affordable massage on your terms. For more information or to schedule your appointment today call (813) 368-0532 or check out my website at w w w.TAMPAPROMASSAGE.com.
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h 2010, what a rollercoaster year you were! Between the ups of Modern Family winning an Emmy and the overturn of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, and the downs of Rentboy becoming a household name (thanks George Rekers!) and the premiere of Logo’s shamefully delicious The A-List: New York, our stomachs are in knots. We polled some of our favorite bold-faced names on how they will remember the first year of the new decade.
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What was the gay highlight of 2010?
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Kristine W: Glee! Bebe Zahara Benet: Ricky Martin coming out. Ron Perkov: Florida lifting its ban on gay adoption. Jincey Lumpkin: Florida lifting its ban on gay adoption. Pam Ann: Manhunt introducing its mobile app.
Kristine W: Gay teen bullying and suicides. Bebe Zahara Benet: Gay teen bullying and suicides. Ron Perkov: Prop 8. Jincey Lumpkin: Gay teen bullying and suicides. Pam Ann: The Nate Berkus show.
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[ Kristine W ] Dance Music Icon
[ Pam Ann ] Air stewardess to the stars
[ Ron Perkov ] Out musician
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Who should win man or woman of the year for 2010?
2010 will forever go down as the year of…
Kristine W: Jane Lynch. Bebe Zahara Benet: President Obama. Ron Perkov: The men and women of the US Military. Jincey Lumpkin: Oprah. Pam Ann: Lady Gaga.
Kristine W: How to be Fabulous on a Tight Budget. Bebe Zahara Benet: The Drag Queen! Ron Perkov: The Great Recession. Jincey Lumpkin: The Revival of the Gay Dance Floor. Pam Ann: The Mobile Hook-up.
What was your personal highlight of 2010?
What do you hope to accomplish in 2011?
Kristine W: When my son watched my "Some Lovin"
Kristine W: Hitting gold with my new jazz album,
music video on Youtube and turned to me and said, "Mom, do you know you’re famous?” Bebe Zahara Benet: Starring in my own Big Apple show, “Queendom”. Ron Perkov: Marrying the man of my dreams. Jincey Lumpkin: Tying the knot with my wife and Out Magazine listing me on the OUT 100 as one of the most influential people of 2010. Pam Ann: Finally getting my profile approved by the hard asses at Manhunt.
“Straight Up with a Twist.”
Bebe Zahara Benet: More community outreaching. Ron Perkov: Making more music. Jincey Lumpkin: I'd love to expand my Juicy Pink Box brand beyond porn and into lifestyle products and parties. Pam Ann: Deep throat during double penetration.
Who do you hope disappears into the gay abyss in 2011? Kristine W: Sarah Palin. Bebe Zahara Benet: Sarah Palin. Ron Perkov: Sarah Palin. Jincey Lumpkin: Bill O'Reilly. Pam Ann: Sarah Palin, that Alaska snow bitch.
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ey guys well what a whirlwind of events this past few weeks. I have been all over Florida. I went to the grand opening of jump Sundays at Lux in Miami. Edison and Tony were so fabulous to us. We had a blast and of course the Palace was in full swing as well. We were treated like VIPs from the staff and Tiffany was a great host at show time - we partied like rock stars in South Beach. We also went to Twist, Tropics, Living Room and Aqua in South Beach. All these fabulous places were in full party mode, and I was blown away. Then off we went across the state to the world
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with arica love famous Parliament House for the 34th. Miss Gay Orlando Pageant, where Miss Sophia Andrews won Miss Gay Orlando. We at OMG! Magazine are very proud of her. It was a great night and all the girls did such a good job. We are also very proud of Miss Addison Taylor our new All American Goddess At Large 2010. All the girls at this event were amazing. You can see the albums on our OMG! Magazine face book page, and our new website www.omgmag.com. I recently attended the MBA and AMA meetings in Orlando and met some really nice folks from all over the USA.
We here at OMG! Magazine are gearing up for all the 2011 events already so many new things coming up on our calendar, so stay tuned. I want to give a shout out to Russ Fowler with Fields BMW of Orlando. He is on his A game. Have great holiday season. I will bring you all the to die for events in your town next year. Please support your LGBT businesses in your town. As always, I am going to do me and you do you! All my love to you from Miss Arica Love. The first lady of OMG! Magazine. If you would like to send me a story or event send them to me at...
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MBA December Social Wednesday, Dec 1, 2010 6:30Pm SunTrust Winter Park, FL
TBBG December Social Tuesday, December 14 6:30pm Flamingo Resort St Petersburg, FL
MBA January Social Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 Fields BMW Winter Park, FL
Tampa Bay Business Guild P.O. Box 280456
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Bears, Bets and Buffets, the Ultimate Vegas Experience GUARD, NYC's HOTTEST LEATHER PARTY with Arpad Miklos! Sunday Dec 5, 2010 in New York 8PM to 1AM 212 8th Ave. (21st St) New York, NY 10011 Chelsea NYC's HOTTEST Leather Party just got hotter with Special Guest Porn Star Arpad Miklos! Gear up and come out for 2 for 1 drinks in gear, demos, hot go-go men, raffles, and see why Arpad Miklos is one of today's hottest Porn Stars. With proceeds benefiting the Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project, this is one GUARD you won't want to miss! ____________________________________
In Las Vegas - 10AM to 10AM PLANET HOLLWOOD RESORT & CASINO
The Nutcracker
3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 The Strip
Friday Dec17 8pm Venue: Paris Theatre Online Reservations: Ticketmaster
If you like bears and food and fun times with hairy guys come on down and eat and play the slots and gamble. ____________________________________
This Moment - The Music of John Wallowich
343 West 46th Street (Between Eighth & Ninth Streets) New York, NY 10019 Hell's Kitchen
Splash 50 W 17th St (Between 5th & 6th Ave.) New York, NY 10011 Chelsea Take a dive in, splashing encouraged. Most out-of-towners consider this a must-stop when in NYC. Large video screens blast dance remixes, with a very hot staff to serve you strong drinks, and offer weekly themed party nights (like Thursday's Campus party for the college boys, bring your college ID for free admission) with dancing, go-go boys and more. Too much for you? Then stop in their lounge downstairs. Oh, and make sure you go to the bathroom (or is that the lounge?). Either way it's worth the trip. ____________________________________
With Bob Diamond and Yvonne Sherwell. Musical Director David Jarvis. 2 Performances only Reservation at donttellmamanyc.com or phone after 4 pm 212-757-0788 $15 cover and 2 drink minimum. Cash only! MAC Members $10 cover.
This year's production to include visual embellishments, special guests and a holiday boutique. Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT) is pleased to announce its 2010 holiday production of The Nutcracker. With choreography by Peter Anastos, this beloved family tradition will be presented on Dec.17 - Dec. 26 at the Paris Theatre. ____________________________________
MATSURI Imperial Palace Hotel 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 The Strip (702) 731-3311
Venue: Imperial Theatre Reservations: (888) 777-7664 Online Reservations: Purchase Tickets Online! Group Sales: Groups of 15 or more, call 1-866-462-5982
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Paris Las Vegas 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 The Strip City of lights brought to the Strip a classic European-style hotel designed with sophistication and glamour. Great entertainment, shows and nightlife can be
MATSURI now offers an 8pm performance every Friday Night. Japan’s famed “Muscle Musical” returns to the Las Vegas Strip, as Matsuri has arrived at Imperial Palace! Earning critical acclaim at the Riviera in 2006 and Sahara in 2007, Matsuri is a unique show that transcends language. No words are necessary, as highly skilled, athletic performers let their muscles do the talking. Costumes by world-famous designer Junko Koshino add to the visual
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SHOW SOME LOVE spectacle of this showcase for traditional Japanese culture – with an original twist! ____________________________________
DIVAS LAS VEGAS
with Santa in the gazebo until 8 p.m. Santa will light the giant Christmas tree at 6 p.m. For more information vall 770-429-1115 or visit www.mariettaga.gov Parking available in the Cobb County Parking deck. Handicapped parking is also available.
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Friday nights VIP $79.00 plus tax & fees General Seating $ 69.00 You won’t believe your eyes, these gals are really guys! This 75-minute energetic show starring Las Vegas’ longest running headliner Frank Marino as comic icon Joan Rivers features an all star cast of superstar female impersonators who not only recreate but almost uncannily duplicate the likenesses of stars ranging from Britney Spears to Cher, Diana Ross to Beyonce, and even Madonna and Dolly Parton have been known to stop by. Recently added was Pop’s newest sensation Lady Gaga as well as 6 of Sin City’s hottest male dancers which help make this one of Las Vegas’ most spectacular production shows. Meanwhile, Marino in his role as the show’s emcee and star changes between every act bringing an international whirlwind of couture to the stage with each spectacular entrance. ____________________________________
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42nd Street December 3, 2010 – December 19, 2010 42nd Street. The Strand Theatre The Tony Award-winning 42nd Street is an all singing, all dancing extravaganza inspired by the 1933 Busby Berkeley film of the same name. Fresh off the bus from Allentown and ready to take Broadway by storm at the height of the Great Depression, Peggy Sawyer catches the eye of veteran producer Julian Marsh. When the leading lady of his new production falls ill, Peggy gets her big break and becomes a big star. Featuring a score of standards such as "We're in the Money," "Shuffle Off to Buffalo," "Lullaby of Broadway," and "42nd Street," this splashy Broadway musical will have you tapping in the aisles and humming right along! Tickets available through The Lyric box office at (404) 377-9948 or www. atlantalyrictheatre.com. ____________________________________
Holiday Tree Lighting The Historic Marietta Square & Glover Park Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for the kick-off to the holiday season Thursday, December 2. Festivities start at 5 p.m. with Santa arriving at 5:30pm in Glover Park in the Historic Marietta Square. Local school choruses will perform Christmas carols as children visit
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DJ Ted Eiel brings CHUNKHOUSE to the Heretic 2069 Cheshire Bridge Rd. NE Atlanta, GA 30324 Midtown BEAR ESSENTIALS Chicago's pride, DJ
Ted Eiel, brought his CHUNKHOUSE funk to Atlanta at the legendary Heretic on Cheshire Bridge Road. Ted's CHUNKHOUSE podcast consistently ranks in the top 200 US downloads on iTunes and his live sets have wowed crowds all around the world, with recent gigs like Madrid Pride in Spain and Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco. His tech-funk style expands upon the traditional circuit sound, incorporating the grittier elements of European dance music. Come out and dance on Saturday, December 4th, to the sound of what's next. $5 before 11pm, $10 after http://www.djtedeiel.com/ http://www.hereticatlanta.com/ ____________________________________
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Flamingo Turnabout Thursday Dec 9, 2010 in Tampa Bay - 10PM to 4AM 4601 34th St. S St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Flamingo is having its first ever turnabout. All the money will go to benefit ASAP. It will sure to be a night not to miss as everyone will be in rare form and it will be the only time you will ever see most of the staff dressed up and performing. So make your plans to attend!!! ____________________________________
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SHOW SOME LOVE [ tampa ] THE RITZ YBOR CITY 503 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33675 - Find and buy The Ritz Ybor Tampa, FL tickets at www.ticketmaster.com/The-Ritz-Ybortickets-Ybor-City/
ALIBI floor, which blasts current hip-hop and dance hits and also has a stage. The Ultra Lounge is a colorfully lit room where the main theme is white. This provides for an upscale environment, and the lights can change the room’s color and atmosphere throughout the night. ____________________________________
The RITZ Ybor is Tampa's premier special events venue open to hosting concerts, private parties, corporate functions, weddings and fundraisers. To schedule a tour of The RITZ Ybor or to inquire about private venue rentals, please contact 813-247-2555 or send an e-mail to events@theritzybor.com.
10TH CONCESSION ALBUM RELEASE PARTY
Sunday, December 19 from 6pm to 11pm
Margaret Cho The Cho Dependent Tour
Dec 10 at 8 pm Sponsored by logo www. logotv.com call 407-351-5483 ____________________________________
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[ orlando ] Pulse 912 S Orange Ave. (E Kaley Avenue) Orlando, FL 32806 (407) 649-3888 Pulse Nightclub provides the greater Orlando area with a high-end establishment for the LGBT community. The club consists of three connected rooms: The Adonis Room, the Jewel Box and the Ultra Lounge. The Adonis Room is a darkly lit area with an industrial feel. This room houses the biggest bar, complete with male dancers towering over patrons. The Jewel Box is the main dance
Right place, all the time Popular, wellknown video bar/cafe/sports bar, and unofficially the heart of Wilton Manors. Weekends are busy, and so are Thursday nights when everyone gets sloppy on $3 Long Island Iced Teas. Good, solid restaurant as well. ____________________________________
Hard Rock Live Orlando 6050 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
[ ft. lauderdale ] Saturday, December 18, 2010, 8 PM Location: The Grand Ballroom, The Royal Room, The Rivoli Room, The Grand Foyer Ticket Price: $65. ____________________________________
2266 Wilton Dr. (NE 6th Ave.) Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305 Wilton Manors (954) 565-2526
Holiday Masquerade Ball Friday Dec 17, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale 10PM to 3PM The Manor 2345 Wilton Dr. Wilton Manors, FL 33305 Wilton Manors What the organizers say: "Come celebrate the end of our AMAZING season with us!! We will be doing it up big time at the Manor with a Masquerade Ball! Buy presale tickets at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/136942
Boardwalk 1721 North Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 (954) 463-6969 Strip bar known for attracting a porn star or two A different event every night of the week! Has played host to well-known porn stars from Zeb Atlas to Matthew Rush. ____________________________________
Rosie's Bar and Grill 2449 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors, FL 33305 Wilton Manors (954) 567-1320 Fill up before a night on the town Daily drink specials and a hilarious menu (worth a look). Kitchen open until one hour before closing ____________________________________
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SHOW SOME LOVE [ miami ] PALACE NIGHT CLUB 1200 Ocean Drive (12th St) Miami Beach, FL 33139 South Beach (305) 531-7234 Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, there is a dependable group of regulars at the bar almost every evening. But things change on Saturday and Sunday: The Palace's huge afternoon crowds spill onto the sidewalk to watch drag queens do cartwheels in the streets and terrorize tourists. The Palace is an institution on Ocean Drive, and is popular thanks to its proximity near the gay beach at 12th Street.
holiday) will be at the Lincoln theater 541 Lincoln rd Miami beach for more info www.miamigaychorusa.com ____________________________________
grow ever since. In fact, it is now part of the larger collection of gay action in The Bourbon St. Pub Complex. ____________________________________
VISIONS art Exhibit 1671 Washington Ave Miami Beach, FL 33139 South Beach What the organizers say : "We are pleased to invite you to join us for the opening reception of Visions an art exhibit at the Green view Hotel in conjunction with the prestigious Art Basel| Miami Beach. The lobby of the Green view Hotel will serve as a gallery to showcase this important event...." ____________________________________
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801 Bourbon Bar 801 Duval St. (Petronia) Key West, FL 33040 Duval Street (305) 294-4737 Cabaret shows upstairs with nightly performances by famed performers Sushi, Kylie, RV Beaumont, Margo, and others. This legendary establishment has been around for over 30 years, and host Happy Hour specials daily from 11am - 8pm. ____________________________________
Twist Jump Sundays at Lux 1439 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, FL Sunday, Jump! Sundays at Lux 1439 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, FL. www.sobesocialclub.com Sunday night fun The hot Sunday night party is at Lux, where promoter Edison Farrow (SoBe Social Club) entertains the crowds with guest performers, theme nights and special events. Open bar from 10-11! ____________________________________
1057 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139 South Beach (305) 53T-WIST With seven different areasdance floor upstairs, strippers in the back cabanathere's bound to be something for everyone. This place is a must-visit: if you haven't gotten into trouble at Twist, you haven't been to the real South Beach ____________________________________
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Aqua Nightclub 711 Duval St. Key West, FL 33040 Duval Street (305) 294-0555 Drag shows, karaoke, live entertainment and dancing. Aqua features the "Reality is a Drag" show six days a week, followed by dancing. Monday is karaoke night and don't miss the great happy hour specials from 3-8pm daily. ____________________________________
Bourbon Street Pub Miami Gay Men’s Chorus Holiday Concert December 10 thru 11 This years performance ( destination
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724 Duval St. Key West, FL 33040 Duval Street (305) 296-1992 "Where the boys are!" Gay owned and operated, The Bourbon St. Pub opened in October of 1995 and has continued to
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STYLE REPORT SPRING Who is Bocci?
I first found my love for fashion at the age of twelve, after being approached to do a number of catalog modeling jobs. Soon after, I realized though modeling was exciting for a pre-teen, it surely was not my lifelong passion. I am reminded that when I was young, I was always made little sketches here and there with special attention to all of the fine details at such a young age. My Nana (a former fashion model) married my grandfather who was an owner of department stores in Puerto Rico. She helped
introduce me to the lifestyle of fashion at an early age. “Through having class, one will find a perfection of success,” she’d always ingrain into my head. Both now have passed on, but I know they are in my corner guiding me through the hurdles of such a demanding, cut throat industry. In one’s lifetime so many hellacious catastrophes can and will occur, of which we will have absolutely no control of the dealings final outcome. For myself, I chose fashion as my life-long lover because I love so much being able to create beauty with my hands, and put a smile on another’s face by making their special day, really special. When all else is haywire, I have control. Fashion is the one thing for myself where no matter what is going wrong at that current moment, I am always able to dress a part, leaving me feeling like Clark Kent and indestructible.
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With the end of the year approaching so fast, the season of fall will be ending and spring 2011’s newest fashions will bloom on retail racks nationwide.
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Though the economy may not have fully recharged, it is very noticeable the fun is back in fashion. But, in a more modernistic urban feeling. That truly gives designers the ability to once again enjoy our professions, compared to the previous seasons of bland in tan.
It is my pleasure to help our readers get an in depth and detailed view of what is to be expected upon spring 2011 for Gentlemen of edge, taste and style.
Garrett R. Bocci // Prettyinpink@gmail.com
Hello my name is Garrett Bocci. Do not forget the name because you will see it again, surely soon. I am a fresh and fun twenty-four year old fashion Design student. I am currently in my last year to earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts and Fashion Design.
STYLE REPORT SPRING
The Scientific Men’s “New Look” Men’s spring 2011 is all about the urban modernistic look with a youthful but sexy, delightful twist. Though Prada indeed leads the way in this futuristic roller coaster, one shall not forget Sir Alexander McQueen (recently deceased). McQueen passes his legacy of talent and style, setting a new bar for all to keep up with much like Christian Dior’s 1951 “New Look,” fashion movement. The spirit of Yves Saint Laurent’s (YSL) also reflects much of spring 2011 collections giving equal balance and harmony in function, sprit, and frivolity.
Fibers >> The trend in fibers will include: >> Transparent Nylon >> Fine gauge knits, >> Metallic Chintz cotton >> Lightweight rubbers >> Neoprene (synthetic Latex)
Men this season will find unlike previous springs’ of loud eye popping pastels is not the “in” for 2011. That’s right I said it “Leave those Easter like polo’s in a box, in a closet where they belong.” This spring is all about the charcoal black, arctic white, boyish Wedgewood blue tones, powder shades of grey, with an electrifying spark of red for an unanticipated pop guarantee able to be noticed. Understand what I write,” this season is more about the cool tones, with a hint of power contrast please, not vice versa.”
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New Years New Years as you know is a time when we are all supposed to be at our utmost top notch to bring in the New Year in style. I am very excited this year! For those who love the glam of grown up dinner parties, champagne flowing bottles, and smooth martinis being spilt in worry free laughter, this new years is for you! New Years main two focuses this year will include the famous color of Ink, and sheer knit garments. This year’s shade of Ink has adopted a slightly more eggplant tone. It is seen in many shiny shark skin suits’ with sleeves cropped at the shoulders, or pushed up to ones elbow. The shade is very luminous and rich in flavor. I am thankful for what is to come this sleek midnight holiday.
With such a futuristic James Bond like look approaching one can only expect to see an exuberant amount of; drawstrings, reflective tape, quilted panels, plenty of snaps, lots of hoods, and many exposed zippers, to produce glimmers of light caught in reflections. The feel of this cornucopia of notions is much like the feeling of what one may where if traveling to the planet Mars. Who would have ever thought the pocket protector could be so fashion in?
Outerwear Silhouettes >> Sleeveless Jackets >> Basic Baseball Jackets >> Parkas >> Double Breasted >> Blazers >> Tuxedo Jackets >> Roll Cuff Blazers >> Safari Jackets >> Trench Coats
A Sheer knit under a polished sleek jacket revealing touch here and there of flesh will force the demand of others eyes to notice how desirable you are for this season’s special occasion. In my final words of New Years trends; in’s, and out’s. Trend forecasting sites predict that a more relaxed fit pant will consume our society. Though, the trend may make its way around outlet bens, don’t expect it to last too long. This 2010 New Year’s black and blue special agent screams sophistication, class, taste, and etiquette.
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Fabric Prints >> Geometrics >> Window Panels >> Spirographs >> Photo Realism >> Color Blocking
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Photography by Little Star Photography
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Photography by Jorge Freire
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Oceanfront Nights Art Basel, Miami
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his year, Art Basel Miami Beach hosted a nightly program at the Oceanfront, organized by Creative Time, sited in an environment designed by Phu Hoang Office and Rachely Rotem Studio. The pavilion used two types of rope – reflective and phosphorescent – to create a diverse and interactive environment of open-air structures that sway and glow in the night. The 2010 Oceanfront Nights program featured four cities at the forefront of today’s artistic experimentation and cross-disciplinary collaboration: Detroit, Mexico City, Berlin, and Glasgow. From December 1 to December 4, each night put a spotlight on one city with film, music, video, performance and more. Art Basel Miami Beach and Creative Time invited four organizations to partner on creating the program - the Museum of Contemporary Art in Detroit, Museo Tamayo in Mexico City, 032c in Berlin, and Tramway in Glasgow.
Boone | New York | Barbara Kruger | The Globe Shrinks | 2010
Schedule:
Wednesday, Dec 1, 2010 DETROIT
Cuy and Patrick Charpenel on the Mexico City
Saturday, Dec 4, 2010 GLASGOW
In partnership with the Museum of
Cultural Scene
In partnership with Tramway
Contemporary Art Detroit
7.30pm Presentations by Pase Usted, with Pedro Reyes, Claudia Fernández, Raúl Cárdenas/Torolab,
6pm Happy Hour with Torsten Laushmann,
6pm Happy hour with music from Detroit 7pm
Mariana Muguía/OPA, Jorge Méndez Blake
screening of 'Digital Clock (Growing Zeroes),’ 2010
Dance performance by Biba Bell and Jmy Leary,
8pm 'Visits' video series: Carlos Amorales
7pm Video screenings: Corin Sworn, 'After School
'Oneness: Making it with Love' 8pm Screening of
8.30pm 'Volume': Live concert by El Resplandor
Special’, 2009 and Torsten Laushmann, 'Skipping
the 'Lost Landscapes of Detroit,’ compiled by the
9.15pm 'Visits' video series: Tania Pérez Cordoba
over Damaged Areas,’ 2010, commissioned by
Prelinger Archive followed by a discussion with
and Abraham Cruzvillegas
LUX
Luis Croquer, Meredith Johnson, and artists from
9.30pm 'Volume': Live concert by Pellejos
7.30pm Stephen Sutcliffe, performance
the Detroit program
10.15pm 'Visits' video series: Melanie Smith
8pm 'Beethovens Fifth Symphony (X8) in C
9pm Live DJ set with DJ R E L A X E R (Macho
10.30pm Live DJ set by Torolab's Raúl Cárdenas
minor: Op 67 (after Stefan Wolpe, originally performed circa 1920/21.),’ performance by
Village)
Friday, Dec 3, 2010 BERLIN
Raydale Dower
10pm Art Loves Music, concert on the beach,
In partnership with 032c
8.30pm 'A Grammar for Listening (part 2),’ 2010, a
featuring Canada's Metric
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video by Luke Fowler and Erica La Casa
11pm 'Enter the Darkness,’ with 'Danjee Flesh
6pm Happy hour with music from Berlin
9pm 'Hallo Welcome To Keith Street,' 2010,
Nation': Jennifer Price, Jimbo Easter, Brett
7pm Isa Melsheimer and Arno Brandlhuber,
a performance by Sue Tompkins 9.30pm
Lee Pickins, Ami Seal, and Noah Eikoff (music
'Concrete Society,’ lecture on ideological clash,
'Improvising around songs on a customized
performance)
architectural destruction and brutiful objects
guitar,’ a performance by Rob Churm
8pm Aids-3d, presented by PROGRAM (Berlin)
10pm 'The End is a Tumultuous noise,’ 2010, a
Thursday, Dec 2, 2010 MEXICO CITY
88: Mixed Reality,' performance with multimedia
performance by Cara Tolmie
In partnership with Museo Tamayo
motion-tracking and video
10.30pm Martin Creed and his band
9pm 80*81 (Georg Diez / Christopher Roth),
11.15pm Pro Vinylist Karim (PVK) DJ Set
6pm Happy hour with music from Mexico City
screening, reading, performance
7pm Discussion with Sofia Hernández Chong
10pm Live DJ set with Broken Hearts Club
Photographs provided Courtesy of MCH Swiss Exhibition (Basel) Ltd.
City/Disco Secret) and Dj Dez-Andres (Slum
Baudach | Berlin | Thomas Zipp Les Demoiselles d'Avignon | 2010
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