OutClique Magazine December 2021

Volume 6, Issue 1 December 2021

Holidays with

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A holiday spirit that lives all year long. This year, we’re extra grateful for the gifts we have. The gifts of health, kindness, and compassion. And at Jackson, our greatest gift is the ability to bring our patients back to health. Our care team’s compassion keeps our patients merry and bright through the holidays and beyond. Wishing you a healthy holiday season, from our Jackson family to yours.

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Joy to the World!

By Steven O. Evans, PhD

One of my favorite Christmas carols is “Joy to the World.”

This time of year is about giving, music, celebration, gatherings, new resolutions, and most of all - joy!

My hope for all of our readers is that when you sit down and look through our pages, you have a sense of what OutClique is about. We are so excited for this issue.

Our holiday gift guide has some great new clients and friends. Real estate in South Florida is booming and we have some fantastic agents that are here to help with many options. Healthcare, HIV prevention and services, and community outreach have become even more vitally important as we enter 2022. And the long anticipated return of the arts and entertainment is finally here.

I am personally thankful for each and every person that works so hard to bring OutClique together. I want to say thank you. We cannot do it without you. You are what helps us to bring joy to the South Florida community.

So, let us rejoice in new possibilities, goals, adventures, and friendships to come, while taking moments to pause and enjoy those that we have been blessed with today.

May joy and happiness1 be overly abounding to you, this holiday season.

All the best.

Dr. Steven O. Evans Editor in Chief 1 Dr. Angela Easterday-Holder,

former Chair and Professor of Music at Carson-Newman University.

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F RO M WAR WICK ROWE R S T O T H E W O R L D W I D E ROA R

A HISTORY IN FIVE BOOKS BOOK TWO: FREEDOM We called our second book Freedom for several reasons. The first book had turned out well. It was something we were proud of, and it gave us the confidence to create another book with less apprehension. We started to receive incredible support from individuals and organisations who understood what we were trying to do. We were able to shoot at grand stately homes in England, exotic locations in Spain and in the very heart of New York City.

We had also learned from research commissioned by Sport Allies, the registered charity inspired by our story and funded from our sales.

Sport Allies research had shown how our culture promotes and instils rigid ideas about sexuality and gender – who we can be, and who we can be with.

We saw how these constricting rules, often reinforced through sport, are at the root of a range of problems far beyond the homophobia that we initially set out to address.

“Our first book last year represented a big step for us. For the first time we defied the conventions of implied nudity that govern the “naked calendar” to create a frank and uncensored record of our photoshoots, though it was not a decision that we took lightly.

We particularly considered whether unimplied nudity meant a sacrifice – one that might be worth making but which nevertheless represented some sort of loss, whether of privacy, dignity or power.”

Spending time naked together had created a bond between rowers who had taken part in the calendar. They felt more connected to each other, at a level of intimacy that is physical without necessarily being sexual.

“This intimacy has created a sense of freedom within each of as well as between us. For us, this book captures both the honesty and freedom that we experience during our shoots and, we hope, shows the depth of our commitment to equality.”

This book is about how our narrow ideas of masculinity and the place of men in society limits the freedom of us all.

BOOK THREE: WR Our third book is called simply WR. Most obviously those initials stand for Warwick Rowers, but we were already exploring the possibility that we could grow into something bigger. More importantly and centrally, we wanted to say that WR can stand for whatever you like, because this book is about you and your reaction to what you see.

Fundamentally, the book is about each of us understanding our own power.

Our environment is just a starting point for humans; for better or for worse, we have the power to change the world around us. The men in the book recognise that they live in a world that has been created for their benefit, as men, by men before them. They wanted to demonstrate their commitment to breaking that cycle.

The book was shot at unique locations in England and Spain that combine natural and cultivated beauty to create something even greater. The intention is to show that an ideal world cannot come from a struggle between the natural and the built, but a magical fusion of the two.

“The book project has been a journey for all of us. Although a little scary at first, the book has now become an integral part of what we do, perhaps even the crown jewel of our work. It is within these pages that we can offer the most faithful and powerful demonstration of our commitment to making the world a more inclusive place.

Both on and off camera, being naked together has enabled a natural grace and intimacy between us that most of us have not experienced in other friendships. This year, we wanted to extend that sense of connection to the environments around us. That is why this book was shot in garden locations in both the UK and Spain that aim to reflect nature, not overwrite it, and show that nature and honesty are the best places from which to start any story, especially your own – the best version of yourself starts with being yourself.”

BOOK FOUR: X For our tenth anniversary, we created a book called X: we wanted to celebrate our ten years as a project, but we also wanted to explore the eroticism associated with X; the book undoubtedly features some of our most sensuous work to date, as well as our most luxurious production.

X was about pushing boundaries in other ways, too. We included our first guest contributors and travelled further afield than ever before with the help of generous supporters around the globe. This enabled us to shoot in locations from Sydney, Australia to Positano, Italy and from the English Cotswolds to the remote hills of Andalucía.

“We were particularly honoured to welcome Olympic rower Robbie Manson to our shoot this year. Robbie currently holds the world record for men’s single sculls, making him officially one of the fastest, most accomplished rowers in the world. He is also LGBT, and we welcomed the opportunity to share our tenth anniversary shoots with an athlete who has direct personal experience of the issues we have been addressing.

“We were also grateful and proud to be joined by Alex and Sebastian, twin brothers whose lifelong devotion to both sport and equality shone through in their passionate contribution to this project and everything it stands for. And we must give a special mention to Vittorio, an Italian athlete who stumbled across our shoot in Positano and, without any hesitation, stripped off and joined in.”

BOOK FIVE: MANIFESTO Over the ten years of the Warwick Rowers project and the five years that we have invested in creating these books, we have learned how much we live within unspoken rules and unchallenged assumptions that undermine our pursuit of equality.

This book looks at men and the rules they live by. In five sections, each introduced by five brief passages of text, we explore new strategies for men to live by, and invite everyone to see men differently.

The images themselves draw on five years of male nude images created exclusively for Sport Allies using paint to explore themes of liberation, intimacy, communication, personal development and our capacity to implement change.

At heart, our project and this book ask what healthy masculinity looks like, and how we might all benefit from better male mental health. By questioning how we can look at men, we aim to show how much the heterosexual male gaze continues to dominate our culture.

The result is our very own manifesto, and we bring it to you within a book that we hope capture both our ethos and our customary sense of fun.

X can be seen as our last book as the Warwick Rowers, but with several guest stars and a new determination to reach out beyond our origins at one small club, it can also be seen as our first book as the Worldwide Roar.

In this book, the rowers present themselves as nature has made them and as discipline has refined them. It is their pledge as allies who recognise that we need to be kinder to each other, and to the world around us.

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Dock & Dine at Boathouse

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n the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale is a restaurant with one of the most intriguing menus around.

Boathouse at the Riverside is nestled along the New River right behind the Riverside Hotel. The atmosphere reflects downtown’s bustling-yet-casual vibe, where some come for a quick drink and an appetizer to start their night, while others arrive for a long dinner with friends as boats cruise nearby.

We started off splitting a couple of appetizers: the Key West Fritters and the spicy Passionfruit Ceviche. The fritters feature conch and octopus along with a delicious pico de gallo. The ceviche has poached shrimp with jalapeño passionfruit aguachile, mint, and cilantro, which perfectly helps balance the spiciness of the jalapeño.

Several salads, including Cobb and Greek, are made fresh and you can top them off with grouper, chicken, tuna, salmon, mahi-mahi, or shrimp.

The open air bar and dining room gives the room a fun energy while still maintaining the relaxed atmosphere.

This is perfect as you digest your first course and decide on your entreé.

Choosing a main course wasn’t easy. There are four flatbreads, including the Roasted Mushroom & Shallot flatbread, that will tempt you. Sandwiches include the Pressed Cuban Panini and First Mate Mahi fish sandwich.

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We definitely plan to try those when we stop in for lunch.

But tonight we picked out a couple of Chef Exclusives.

The Lomo Salteado has grass-fed beef, roma tomatoes, red onions, jasmine rice, and a red wine reduction. The first bite tells your tastebuds you’re in for a special dining experience. The flavors are distinct and work well together.

Our other selection was Pan Seared Salmon and Quinoa Stir Fry. The ginger miso glaze is unlike any we’ve tried before, and it goes perfectly with the jalapeños.

For dessert, we couldn’t resist the Key Lime Pie, with its coconut whipped cream and fresh berries. It’s a signature Florida dessert, and Boathouse makes it as good as any spot north of Key West.

The great food is complemented by a strong, friendly service staff. Friendly and professional, they make you feel welcomed from the moment you walk in, keeping a close eye out for drinks in need of refills. Boathouse offers easy access. You can park at the hotel, stop in as you’re strolling through, or dock your boat right in front.

Boathouse at the Riverside is located at 620 SE 4th Street in Fort Lauderdale, FL and has plenty of selections that are gluten free, dairy free, and/or vegetarian. They also cater private events. For details and a look at the menu, visit BoatHouseRiverside.com.

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Velvet Lenore Talks Drag, Youth, and Community

By Denny Patterson

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riginally from Fort Piece, but currently living in West Palm Beach, Velvet Lenore is an award-winning female impersonator and drag queen who has been performing in South Florida for over 20 years. Earning an impressive amount of awards and titles including Classic Miss Fort Lauderdale in 2015 and Miss Palm Beach Pride in 2016, Lenore knows what it takes for all eyes to be on her.

In addition to drag and entertainment, Lenore is considered a mother figure to many. Building her platform around family, she works at several organizations like Compass Center in Lake Worth to help LGBTQA+ youth in need, and is constantly raising money for charities and benefits.

Lenore prides herself in being there to help and make a difference.

OutClique had the opportunity to catch up with Lenore and ask her a few questions.

Denny Patterson: Can you begin by telling us more about Velvet Lenore?

Velvet LeNore: Personally, I just love to entertain people, and I base Velvet Lenore on family for anybody that does not have a family or needs a family. Family is not who you are born into, it is who you surround yourself with.

Anybody that comes under my name, which I have 76 kids that I have been mentoring for a very long time, it is many hearts in one family. I just love entertaining people and I always try to go out into the community, make people smile, and support other organizations and girls. I am always down to do a benefit and help out with anything I can. That is simply who I am. I am trying to make a difference.

DP: You have been performing drag for over 20 years.

How did this journey begin?

VL: September 2021 marked 27 years since I started

doing drag, and I have been performing since I was three years old. I started out as a dancer and model when I was a kid, then I got into band, cross country, and other high school stuff. I continued to dance, then started doing drag.

I went to a club in West Palm Beach called Heartbreakers, and that is where I met my drag mother. She kept telling me, you’re pretty. You should do drag. I’m like, I’m not doing drag. Now look at me 27 years later [laughs].

DP: We can primarily see you perform at Lips in Fort Lauderdale?

VL: Yes, but I also have my own show every Friday at The

PUB Wilton Manors, I perform once a month at Georgie’s Alibi Monkey Bar, twice a month at The Manor for Noche Latina because I am the reigning Miss Noche Latina, and I perform at the gay skate every first Wednesday of the month.

DP: You recently won the Miss Florida F.I. at Large Pageant. How does it feel to receive this national title?

VL: I feel overjoyed with love and support. I have been fighting for this for a long time, and when they announced my name as the winner, it was a dream come true. I just cried, and to see so many people and clubs there supporting me blew my mind. It is such a blessing.

DP: Why are you so passionate about helping LGBTQ youth?

VL: Because of the way I grew up. I grew up rough and people did not understand who I was, so I acted out a lot.

I had to find myself. I had to find my own way. I had to find my own road of where I needed to take my life, and I do not want that for anybody else. I want to be there to say ‘Hey, I am here to help. Let’s make a difference.’ So many kids that I knew growing up went down those bad roads, and they are not with us anymore because of drugs.

Fortunately, God kept me strong enough that I never got hooked on drugs. I never did anything like that. I trained myself on how I wish I would have been taken care of by people. Nobody understood anything back then. Today, the doors are so open, there is no reason for anybody to feel left out. My husband of 14-15 years now, is the most understanding person ever. He lets me do what I need to do, and he just stands by me. It is so important to have a team of people behind you that support what you are trying to do.

DP: What more do you hope to accomplish with your platform?

VL: Make a change for the trans kids, especially the

Black trans kids, so they do not have to feel so unsafe in the community, or anywhere. It is so rough with the trans community right now, and if I can find a way to make a difference, that is what I really want to achieve. Not only that, but for the past 15 years, I have wanted to be Miss Florida. Hopefully, when I compete in October, I will win and I will finally be able to close that door. That goal will be met, but I will never stop fighting for the trans kids. That is something I don’t think we have enough people fighting for. I will continue to fight to my last breath.

Follow Lenore on Facebook and Instagram to connect and find out where in South Florida she is performing.

To read the full interview, visit OutClique.com.

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Home Selling Options

By Rod Davis, CEO, BBB serving Southeast Florida and the Caribbean

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onsumers have options when selling a house or condo. The traditional model of hiring a realtor remains the most common approach with 89% of sales in the US in 2020 being sold with the assistance of a realtor according to the National Association of Realtors. Another 8% were sold by owner and a mix of direct purchases from investors rounds out the other main type of sale. Since our homes are most often our largest investment, making the right choice to sell your property is one of the most important decisions you will make.

Direct Sales to Investors Some consumers do not want to make repairs, be inconvenienced by potential buyers coming into their home and want a quick sale so they may be tempted by an offer to sell their property to an investor. BBB offers complete tips if you are considering this option at: bbb. org/article/news-releases/24075-bbb-tip-selling-yourhome-for-quick-cash-not-so-fast

2. Obtain a realistic view of the value of your property by looking at online data and comparable sales in your neighborhood. Realtors have ready access to aggregated data, but local sales records are available online for most counties and online services such as Redfin, Zillow and others permit you to review current listings.

3. Get offers from several business investors so you can compare the offers and the terms.

4. Scams happen, so make sure you fully evaluate any business you are considering. (See step 1) Scammers prey on a seller’s desire to make a quick sale by offering deals that seem too good to be true. They also take advantage of the fact that home investors don’t need any credentials to buy property. Never give money to an investor before the closing date.

Complete all transactions through a closing or escrow agent and don’t let anyone pressure you into making payments “off the books.”

Essential steps include: 1. Research any investor business at BBB.org and other sites to make sure they are legitimate, trustworthy and have a good track record for honest business.

Traditional Sale If you decide the best option for you is to hire a professional, it does not diminish the importance of a thorough vetting process to find the best option for your home sale.

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1. Talk to neighbors, friends and co-workers who have sold property recently in your neighborhood to obtain recommendations for top real estate agents in your area. Monitor mailers and advertising in your neighborhood and look for agents that impress you with their marketing.

2. Compile a list of several agents and if possible, stop by an open house to see how they manage the process of selling and marketing a property. Even better, talk to the homeowner and gain direct feedback about working with the agent and his/her results. Check out BBB.org, Google, Yelp and realty related sites to see what customers share about the agent.

3. Meet with any real estate agent you are considering, ask them how many sales they have made in the past year, the average time from listing to sale and for the percentage of listing price received by his/her clients.

Ask for a marketing plan for how they will promote your property and if they assist with staging or have any other recommendations for you to help obtain a quick sale and top dollar.

4. Don’t just settle for the form contract. It is important to have the ability to move on to another option if the results are not meeting goals. Keep the contract term fairly short (e.g. 45-60 days) with a renewal option that you control. Since you will be comparing proposal to select an agent, discuss the commission and negotiate the best deal you can. If the agent is also helping to find your next home, they have more incentive to work with you on the commission.

5. Select a real estate agent that you have an open, honest and comfortable connection. Selling a home can be stressful and good communication and working collaboratively is essential.

For Sale by Owner Some homeowners decide to sell the home in the traditional manner (i.e. marketing the availability of the home, setting a price, putting the property on the internet and available listing services, managing open house events and scheduling and hosting individuals seeking to view the property).

Websites like FSBO.com and ForSaleByOwner.com offer in depth resources and guides to help you manage the process to sell your home directly. Before considering this option, ask yourself a few questions: 1. Are you a detailed and organized person with the time and energy to manage the sale of your home?

2. Do you have the marketing skills and/or ability to utilize the resources available to have your home presented in the best possible manner and to reach enough potential buyers to gain quality offers?

3. Since you will be representing your own interests, are you comfortable and capable to show the property and handle discussions and negotiations?

Each home is different, the circumstances and priorities for each homeowner are different. Only you can decide the best approach to sell your home.

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s seen on CNN, Off-Broadway, and the Golden Fans at Sea Cruises, The Golden Gays NYC (GGNYC) have quickly emerged as the premier Golden Girls show in the country.

Starring Jason B. Schmidt as Dorothy, Gerry Mastrolia as Rose, and Andy Crosten as Blanche, this drag trio first burst onto the scene in 2017 after making an appearance at RuPaul’s DragCon NYC, then at the fame Rue La Rue Cafe, where their trivia show went viral. Since then, they have performed sold-out engagements with their hit shows Hot Flashbacks, The Golden Games, and Thank YULE for Being a Friend, which will play at Island City Stage December 8-18, 2021.

A musical adventure, their productions consist of live singing and dancing, along with hilarious sketches from the television show’s most memorable moments. Audiences cannot resist spending time with these fabulous gals, and who wouldn’t want to see them spread some holiday cheer? Picture it!

The troupe took some time to answer some questions for OutClique Magazine.

Denny Patterson: Thank you all for taking some time to chat with me! Can you begin by telling us how The Golden Gays NYC came to be?

Gerry Mastrolla: Picture it! New York City, 2017. I had just come off of another production playing Rose, and unfortunately, that production fizzled early on. I was still itching to play the role, and being a fan of The Golden Girls since being a little tyke, I had fallen in love with the character. I was Facebook friends with Jason, who I never met in real life before, and I admired what he did as the premier Bea Arthur impersonator. I reached out to him and said, ‘Listen, the new Golden Girls cafe, the Rue La Rue, just opened in upper Manhattan. Let’s go and sing a few numbers, surprise the patrons, and see what happens.’

He then reached out to his gal pal, Andy.

Andy Crosten: He texted me and said something like, ‘Can you do Blanche in drag?’ I thought about it for, like, five seconds and said, ‘Sure!’ I haven’t really done drag before, just some club kid type stuff, and I played Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch a few months before that. I was nervous, but we had a blast.

GM: What started as a little idea grew into something

major. We had no idea it would grow into this. We began with a Sophia puppet at that first gig because the Sophia we had scheduled had a last-minute cancellation. We found out soon after that the audience wanted to be a part of it even more, so that’s how we came up with the token Sophia bit.

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literally stops. Sometimes, we even need to gain our composure. It’s very Tim Conway in The Carol Burnett Show.

DP: I was wondering why there wasn’t a Sophia.

GM: Each and every show is extremely different,

JS: There are a few gags that are so funny, the show

depending on the audience. It keeps us on our toes.

I personally live for our Carol Burnett schtick moments because they happen often.

Jason Schmidt: It’s you, Denny. You’re the token Sophia.

We built it into the show where it’s either like part of a game show where you win the role, or we pluck you out of the audience and just for that moment, you’re the Sophia. After the show, you get a token Sophia picture with us dressed up. You get the glasses, wig, handbag, and you get to be the fourth golden girl. We have built this into everything that we do to make it that much more interactive.

places, and then we usually go our separate ways a few days before Christmas. Then we are back together for New Years.

DP: What can you tell us about your upcoming Thank

AC: My husband, Mason, and I rotate every other year

GM: Audiences will get a delicious dose of vaudeville,

GM: I am fortunate to be able to celebrate the holidays

JS: It’s a holiday adventure traveling down every Dickensian wormhole imaginable.

DP: There are a couple Christmas episodes of The

YULE for Being a Friend production that will be at Island City Stage?

a splash of camp; all blended with holiday cheer with everyone’s favorite golden girl, of course!

DP: Is there a particular moment or scene in the show that is your absolute favorite?

AC: Rose and I have a ridiculous moment with a Dildokenscholongen.

JS: Each of the girls have a Scrooge-like moment in

DP: How do you typically spend the holidays?

JS: We spend the holidays doing this show in various

with our respective families. This year, we will be in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

with my family. We are 100 percent Italian, so there is lots of homemade food, wine, and even singing involved.

Loud talking and hand gestures are always served.

Golden Girls. Which one is your favorite, and why?

AC: Season two, episode 11. ‘Twas the Nightmare Before Christmas.’ It’s the episode we parody in our show, and it also premiered five days before I was born.

GM: That’s my favorite one as well. Where the airport

Act II where they have to come to terms with a specific character trait that is not quite serving them - in song!

cancelled all flights out of Miami and the girls spent Christmas Eve at the diner. The Beach Boys play on the jukebox while it begins to snow in Miami!

GM: I get tickled when the girls exchange gifts to one

JS: I love all the Blanche and Santa stuff. Naughty.

another. It’s hard to not crack up while the audience is laughing so much!

DP: What do you personally look forward to the most about performing this show?

AC: I love the campy bits, as they say in the theatre.

It’s one after the other, after the other, after the other. If an audience member happens to miss one, don’t worry.

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DP: What is the best Golden Girls-related gift you have ever received?

AC: An artist from Europe recently sent us custom

sketches of each of us both as our boy selves and in drag, which was pretty cool.

JS: At Comic Con this year, someone dropped by and

gave a 3D printed design of the girls on Mount Rushmore.

It’s amazing!

GM: On the first Golden Fans at Sea cruise, many folks gifted us costumes. I thought that was simply the best.

DP: What does 2022 look like for The Golden Gays NYC? AC: More golden shenanigans, I’m sure!

JS: We are headlining the Golden Fans at Sea cruise with Flip Phone Events, Dream Vacations, and Celebrity Cruises in January. We will take a little hiatus and then be back in full force with our musical game show for Pride, The Golden Games. We are lining up venues for that tour right now, so if you have friends from Cheboygan to Ontario, and beyond, let us know!

GM: A new beginning, post-COVID, brings a breath of fresh air. Crossing our fingers to expand our shows to the west coast and Canada, and of course, we are always open to TV and film opportunities.

DP: Even though you all burst onto the scene in 2017,

you are still relatively new in some ways. What are some long-term goals you would like to achieve?

JS: This year, we premiered a comic book at New York

Comic Con, which tells the story of how The Golden Gays came to be. I think there is a story, a show, and a TV series that would follow us around behind the scenes.

We always say, ‘Where is the camera crew?’ So, we’ll take some TV money...when it’s time. I think a special engagement Broadway run, similar to the way that Death Drop has played the West End, is definitely in order, and we would love to tour the UK soon.

AC: It seems like both a hundred years ago and yesterday, but we plan to keep on living the dream and making people happy.

GM: Maybe we can even be behind the bar in Andy

Cohen’s clubhouse, or be judges on a granny version of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Whatever we do, we will continue to spread the Golden Girls love.

For more information and to stay up-to-date, visit GoldenGaysNYC.com, or follow them on Instagram @thegoldengayny. To purchase tickets for Thank YULE For Being a Friend, playing at Island City Stage December 8-18, 2021, visit IslandCityStage.org.

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orking out, eating healthier, choosing safer ways to enjoy intimacy. There are some things you feel like you “should do.” Others, you really want to do.

What if the activities that you enjoy could actually help support your goals for better health, too? That’s the vision behind two programs that launched this year at Latinos Salud, the south Florida non-profit HIV and STD agency with locations in Broward and Miami-Dade.

Latinos Salud’s Broward Youth Services program offers events for young gay Latinos and other younger gay guys, ages 18 to 29. The agency’s Health & Culture program,

meanwhile, offers events open to all ages, mostly taking place in Miami-Dade, with a few events in Broward County, too. Together, these new programs offer a wide array of activities that bring guys together for recreation and connection.

Latinos Salud’s Executive Director, Dr. Stephen Fallon, stated, “We believe that serving community health begins with being part of the community. Our two new programs each offer different events than what you’d expect to find at an HIV/STD agency. Typically, when an HIV agency throws an event, it will start with an icebreaker before quickly shifting into a long, safer sex lecture or HIV treatment

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update. While educational events are important, there are only so many times someone will want to sit through a condom demonstration or learn about why taking HIV medications on time matters. These are events without ‘the catch.’”

Instead, Latinos Salud’s new programs prioritize the social vibe created by simply bringing community members together. “Think of these like stand-alone, fun events that just happen to be ‘brought to you by Latinos Salud,’” says Alex Moro, Health & Culture Specialist.

“Sure, we’ll have pamphlets on hand, and we’ll quickly let you know that we’re here with our free health services if you need them. The rest of the time, it’s all just about enjoying the social activities together.”

Both the Youth and Health & Culture programs offer a wide range of activities, almost all of which are free. So far this year, events have included kayaking, salsa dance lessons, walking tours, painting classes, yoga classes, pool parties, group picnics in the park, bowling nights, Halloween make-up class, and movie nights out.

What brings people to these events? “It’s a different way to make friends and to impact the community,” said Mario Lopez, Youth Services Specialist.

Some events are capped at just six participants. Most have room for 20. A few, like October’s Hispanic Heritage Food Bazaar, brought out more than 200 guests.

This content is provided by Latinos Salud. More information is available at LatinosSalud.org.

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Be Your Best in 2022: Happy New Year!

By Genesis Health Institute

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he Genesis Health Institute in Wilton Manors first opened over 15 years ago as the premier Anti-Aging medical center in South Florida, helping people achieve a better quality of life. People are inquisitive about how “anti-aging” really works. They want to look and feel better. They just don’t know how to start the process. The first thing we do at Genesis is listen to our patients very carefully. This is the most important part to our success so that each patient feels their goals are completely understood and reachable.

Most enter the practice wanting to lose weight, build muscle, increase energy, improve sexual function and/ or overall quality of life. Some enter the practice in good physical shape, but deal with medical symptoms such as low testosterone, digestive issues, compromised immune system, chronic fatigue, detoxification needs, sleep issues or a combination of these and other medical conditions.

Everyone enters Genesis wanting to look and feel younger!

Although aging is a certainty from the moment we are born, the symptoms of aging don’t have to be!

Once diagnostic labs and an initial consultation with the doctor occur, both doctor and patient team up to create a treatment plan specifically designed to achieve that patient’s goals. Patients start their plan with the dedication and support from varied staff professionals, each directing patients toward achieving their desired goals. Through regular lab testing and consultations, primary goals are achieved and treatment plans are revised to accommodate ever-evolving new goals.

The Genesis Health Institute was committed from its inception to add years to life and life to years. Everyone has dreamed of a nicer body, greater energy, better sex, and a more youthful look. Now is the time to make that dream a reality, 2022 is your year!

Anti-Aging Lifestyle improvements are easy to start… simply schedule your complimentary consultation at the Genesis Health Institute. Located in the heart of Wilton Manors at 1001 NE 26th Street, Genesis is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8am-5pm. If you’re curious to see how anti-aging or true preventative medical care can help you look and feel your very best, call (954) 561-3175 or visit GHInstitute.com to schedule a complimentary consultation.

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Double tap that pic, make sure to follow, and subscribe to see everything I post. So much effort is put into following others, and I am guilty of social media woes, but who isn’t? Yes, I follow some entertainers, athletes, and companies, however, I could not tell you their levels of influence or fame. I also prefer to focus my social media attention on people I know and care about.

There are several influencers out there in the world trying to sway your ways of thinking or change your habits. As these images of grandeur and happiness bombard your screen, eventually, you begin to believe the path to happiness is to be just like the people you follow. You find yourself mimicking the actions of these people. Putting others on pedestals is something that I have worked hard to avoid.

If you approached me and began to talk about social media posts or top influencers in the field, I would not be able to give you an answer or comment. Instead of living through the pictures of others, I learned how to become my own influencer. Instead of double tapping the picture, I began to experience the actual portrait. I never let an LCD screen make others more important than me.

I am my own catchphrase, and you can be too. Put down your electronic devices and put yourself on that pedestal. You are responsible for all the greatness in your life.

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World AIDS Museum Marks World AIDS Day

By John Hayden

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ost people don’t remember a time without the AIDS crisis. With breathtaking medical advances in treatment and prevention, HIV has faded from view as a major public health emergency. However, the

crisis continues, especially in South Florida where new infections are among the highest in the nation.

The keys to a better future lie in knowing the past. The

World AIDS Museum in Fort Lauderdale is the keeper and storyteller of that history. December 1, 2021 was World AIDS Day, and they took a lead role in marking the occasion, which remembers the victims and gives hope for what’s to come. The Galleria Mall was host to opening ceremonies, and panels from the AIDS quilt will be on display unDr. Requel Lopestil December 10, 2021. World AIDS Museum is also hosting six short documentaries done by people living with AIDS/HIV.

“We look at how the virus went from monkeys to humans,” Lopes says. “We pulled out early cases. There was a Danish doctor who was working in the Congo and realized that she died of some mysterious illness. Going back, they realized it was HIV. Most people would ask if people were having sex with them primates. No people. If you think about other cultures, they eat things Americans wouldn’t usually eat. Chimpanzees were one of them. Slaughtering them is really bloody.”

While they are very visible during this time of year, they are constantly curating the history of the AIDS crisis and teaching its history from their home at 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. is the Executive Director and talked with OutClique about its mission and the history of the pandemic.

At one point, it became more prevalent in the human species,” Lopes continues. “People had mild cases of things they didn’t know. Viruses are smart. We can track HIV but it hadn’t gotten its virulence until much after.”

“We started in 1981 because that’s when we all knew about it.” she says. “However, anyone who thinks that’s when HIV/AIDS began is very wrong. The virus itself had been around a lot longer, but we started to know the story in ’81.

You get to the 90s and it’s like, where did it come from?

What are the things you really need to know about it?”

When you enter the World AIDS Museum you start a visual journey of the timeline. Newspaper clippings posit the issue of a strange, new disease affecting gay men in large cities. The language used changes from GRID (Gay Related Immunodeficiency) to AIDS to HIV. There are artifacts including a doctor’s stamp specifically for prescribing AZT and an iron lung-like device to help patients breathe.

“For a while people were focused on the four Hs: homosexuals, Haitians, heroin addicts, and hemophiliacs,” she says. “It’s interesting when you’re looking at people, and you can’t hide it anymore and what reaction people have.”

Whatever you know about the HIV/AIDS crisis, Lopes says there is so much more to learn.

“For those of a certain age, we only knew it in 1981 or 1985,” she explains. “When we come back and take a 30,000 foot look there are lots of things to look at in a historical view.”

Next month, we will talk with Lopes about how the AIDS crisis changed the way drugs are approved and how the 1990s were a turning point in the fight.

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The earliest patients didn’t even get this primitive treatment because they did not know what was wrong with them.

Lopes also looks at the stigmas attached to AIDS in the early days.

To learn more about their exhibits or schedule a guided tour, visit WorldAidsMuseum.org.

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lone, each voice is strong and catches your ear.

Together, they fill a room with holiday spirit, command your attention, and never let go until the last note fades, giving way to deafening applause.

“He is a featured soloist with Royal Caribbean and in demand locally,” Keating says. “He will solo with the chorus on an amazing arrangement of ‘Silent Night.’ There will be other soloists from the chorus as well, as is our tradition.”

The Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus (FLGMC) is warming up their voices, breaking out the tinsel, and hanging the decorations for Jingle All the Way: A Holiday Concert. Founding Director Dr. Gary Keating is back with the chorus and has been working to get everyone ready for post-pandemic fabulousness. That starts with their holiday concert.

When you chat with Keating, his energy and passion for music flows. He has been a musician for more than 40 years, and the growth and success of FLGMC is clearly one of his proudest accomplishments.

“Music was chosen to be sure to have a holiday, secular, and sacred [feel]. To bring a tear and a laugh,” Keating told OutClique. “It also has to be music that the chorus will like or grow to appreciate. Same with the audience. Plus, we always add dialogue or shared thoughts so that the concert is personal.”

While this isn’t their first return to the stage since COVID, it is their biggest show so far. Everyone is familiar with seasonal music, and Keating made sure one of his personal favorites is in the show.

“My favorite holiday song, which is at this concert, has to be ‘O Holy Night,’” he says. “It really makes the holiday season for me.”

The FLGMC brings a fun and robust sound to the holidays, as will their guest soloist, tenor Alexander Zenoz.

“If I am conducting, I am complete as a human being,” he explains. “It is who I am and I have been conducting since high school and my Doctor of Musical Arts is in Conducting. I love conducting all styles of music, but conducting a gay chorus and knowing that I have been involved in changing peoples lives over the years is amazing. Watching men and women come out using the chorus as a safe space and equally exciting performing for diverse audiences who had misconceptions about the LGBTQ community and opening their hearts and minds.

That has been amazing.”

Keating sees the chorus as a vehicle for personal achievements and community progress.

“I will never give up on letting all gay men, regardless of their age, know how rewarding being in a chorus can be,” he says. “That we aren’t done with struggles, and a chorus can make a difference as we work to maintain gay adoptions, fight to keep gay marriage, and workplace protection.”

The concert is Sunday, December 5, 2021, at UCC Fort Lauderdale, at 2501 NE 30th Street.

For tickets, visit FortLauderdaleGayMensChorus.org.

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Featuring Soloist,

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A HOLIDAY CONCERT

‘Tis the season to come together and enjoy a selection of popular holiday classics and other musical treasures.

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he Community Foundation of Broward and Our Fund Foundation are teaming up to boost LGBTQ+ support and prioritize innovative opportunities to foster social and racial equity for LGBTQ+ residents and BIPOC (Black and Indigenous People of Color).

This new grantmaking collaboration, linking two philanthropy leaders dedicated to supporting Broward’s LGBTQ+ community, will target critical resources where they are needed most to create the greatest positive impact for LGBTQ+ residents.

Our Fund Foundation and the Community Foundation of Broward jointly launched the LGBTQ+ Social Justice & Equity Funders Collaborative Request for Proposals which seeks to fund innovative ways which support the aspirations of Broward’s LGBTQ+ community. Nonprofits can begin the grant application process now, and the first grants will be awarded in 2022.

Pooling the expertise and philanthropic resources of theCommunity Foundation of Broward and Our Fund

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Foundation will: reveal and address discrimination as a cause of disparities in health care, education, economic independence and other essentials to the quality of life for LGBTQ+ residents, amplify the voice of the LGBTQ+ community and champion the rights of all LGBTQ+ residents, and create a lasting impact for the LGBTQ+ community that transcends lifespans and breaks through community divisions.

In addition, this strategic partnership will enable the Community Foundation of Broward and Our Fund Foundation to optimize their use of time and resources, maximizing the support available to members of the LGBTQ+ community. The collaboration will simplify the grant application process for partner nonprofit groups and organize a dedicated team to review grant applications.

As longtime champions of LGBTQ+ residents, Community Foundation of Broward and Our Fund Foundation are natural partners, both supported by generous donors who prioritize inclusion and equity in Broward County and beyond.

Since its creation in 2011, Our Fund Foundation has grown into the nation’s third-largest LGBTQ+ foundation, awarding more than $13 million in grants to support LGBTQ+ initiatives in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. With more than $1.5 million in grants deployed each year in the areas of Social Justice, Health & Wellness and Arts & Culture, Our Fund Foundation improves the quality of life for the local LGBTQ+ population through responsive, relevant, and impactful philanthropy.

“Our Fund Foundation is focused on creating a better and safer world for future generations,” said David Jobin, Our Fund Foundation President and CEO. “We are pleased to partner with the Community Foundation of Broward on our Social Justice granting to create a greater investment in a stronger, healthier and happier LGBTQ+ community.”

For more than three decades, the Community Foundation of Broward has advocated for Broward’s LGBTQ+ community. In 1986, the Community Foundation became the first non-government funder in Broward to lead the charge for education and understanding of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The Community Foundation since 2003 has awarded more than $8 million in grants to support the LGBTQ+ community on a wide range of issues, including education, outreach, the arts and more. Last year, a report for a national support network called Funders of LGBTQ+ Issues found that the Community Foundation of Broward’s LGBTQ+ support ranked among the top 10 community foundations across the country.

“We can and must do more to break through systemic barriers, foster inclusion and create more opportunities for LGBTQ+ residents to succeed,” said Community Foundation President/CEO Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph.D. “Collaborating with Our Fund Foundation is a great way to streamline our grantmaking process with a shared goal of making life better for everyone who calls Broward home.”

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By John Hayden

Photo courtesy the Frost School of Music Photo Courtesy of MikeofRuiz

He’s a Big Hit! An Interview with Dean Shelly Berg

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or the past several decades, he has collaborated with the biggest stars. Now, he mentors the musicians of tomorrow.

Shelton “Shelly” Berg is Dean of the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, but that title merely scratches the surface of his talents and passions. A lifelong musician who is a Steinway pianist and jazz aficionado, he talked with OutClique about how music is returning to a sense of normalcy and his big plans for 2022 and beyond.

First up is the holiday season and concerts.

“Every year we do a holiday gala with 200 singers and instrumentalists called Winter Wonderfall, and that’s on the marquee in downtown Miami. We also have a big band concert called Swinging’ with the Holidays, and that will be fun. All big band holiday music.”

Berg is also very excited about a show mixing music with other artistic expressions.

“December 4, 2021, our conductor will perform at the Arscht Center after Art Basel. This is a really interesting concert and we’ve commissioned new works of art that will be projected in HD while we’re doing the music. It’s very multicultural and will get people to think about the music in light of events in the world.”

The concert will touch on themes that are, culturally, front and center.

work with Gloria Estefan, Seal, and Arturo Sandoval.

“Jazz for me has an expanded palette. It incorporates classical, pop, South American, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban - it has always been this melting pot. This gumbo in which you get to create at a level that requires all of your soul and all of your intellect. I think music has been and is an influential voice in culture. The difference now is that our other cultures outside of music are having such a difficult time.”

Keys to Success Known as one of the best pianists tickling the ivories in 2021, Berg became a Steinway pianist after developing a bond with their style and their hand-crafted appeal.

“Steinways have a humanity to them, because they’re made by so many humans compared to machines. I find that I can feel that in a piano. I can feel it. No two Steinways are exactly the same, but they are all great.”

The choice finally came as an ‘oh yeah’ moment, after trying out a lot of versions.

“Yamaha makes a wonderful piano too. For years I was trying to decide which to go with. My wife finally said, ‘What do you want to see when you step out on stage?’

I said, ‘Oh!, Steinway.’ I’ve been a classical musician all my life. I’ve worked with a lot of rock musicians from KISS to Steve Miller to Carole King to Chicago.”

All That Jazz

Berg told us and hinted at another big project already in the works.

While Berg has a broad knowledge of music across genres and instruments, he has his favorite style: jazz. He has a deep love for Gold Coast Jazz Society and is the leader of the Shelly Berg Trio.

“I have at least one new recording coming up in the new year. I am working with a very big rock star, who shall not be named now, but will be involving classical musicians and rock.”

“I have been performing with them ever since I moved to Miami in 2007. I now do an annual concert. This will be the first one with just the trio, not backing up another artist.”

Other plans have him taking his talents on tour.

He also says Gold Coast has given him opportunities to work with some of the most influential people in music. A five-time Grammy nominee, Berg’s collaborations include

“The Frost School has taken over the Classical Music program and festival in Napa Valley. There’s an academy in Aspen. I perform with both of those, which is great because I am with students and peer musicians from around the world. It’s the synergy of my performing and advancing those schools.”

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A Class Act As Dean of the Frost School of Music, Berg is getting a first look at the music stars of tomorrow. Part of his job is to nurture the talent, and he says one of the best parts of the job is getting a glimpse of the raw potential.

“When I see in a sea of students, one who is driven to be great, and has that transcendent ability to move you, something special is going to happen. The key is to get them to strengthen their weaknesses and grow into full, well-rounded musicians. For a student, they also have to work very hard on the things they’re not good at and get better at them. It’s easy to work on the things you’re talented about. They have to be driven to be great.”

Premature delusions of grandeur must also be kept in check.

“You can let them know you think they have something to offer and you want to help them get to that. You don’t want them to think they’ve made it too soon, because they haven’t.”

He also sees music as a unifying force in a time of endless division.

“In a time when there is almost a void of people knowing how to unify, come together, and talk to each other, music makes a safe space for that. Even though musicians have always done that, it is more important now. I don’t want to use my music to divide. I don’t want to tell someone they’re doing it wrong. I just want to try to say here is what I think is right. Here are the things we agree on, and everybody’s invited.”

As excited as Berg is for his students and his trio, he is most excited for the resurgence of the arts community in general.

“I’m glad that music is leading the way back to a more normal life again, and I couldn’t be happier than going back to concert halls and being with people who love music again.”

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Berg says those special talents have the potential to be truly great.

“It’s a couple of things. It’s always a highlight to work with Stevie Wonder or James Taylor. They sing one note and you’re already feeling a change. Something is happening to you that’s indescribable. There are a lot of great musicians, but there are a few that can change your world in a note. They have that ability.”

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One Night Only with Darlene Love at Parker Playhouse

By Denny Patterson

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rammy Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Darlene Love has long been recognized as one of the greatest singers of all time.

Known as the definitive voice of the 1960s girl group The Blossoms and a hand-picked favorite of legendary producer Phil Spector, Love has captivated audiences worldwide with her warm, gracious stage presence and sensational performances. She has launched dozens of hits including “He’s a Rebel,” “Wait Til My Bobby Gets Home,” and her signature holiday classic, “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).”

On December 12, 2021, the music icon will bring these classics and more for a one-night only holiday performance at The Parker Playhouse. Love has been performing her annual Christmas tour for the last 25 years, and it’s a rockin’ celebration you won’t want to miss.

She took some time to talk more about the upcoming performance with OutClique, why Christmas is so special to her, and recently performing at the 2021 Tony Awards.

Denny Patterson: Hi, Darlene! Thank you for taking some time to chat with me about your annual Christmas production, Love for the Holidays. What do you always look forward to the most about it?

Darlene Love: I always look forward to the Christmas songs, especially my favorite, my fans’ favorite, and David Letterman’s favorite, “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).” I only do it at Christmas time, and it’s amazing because my fans try to get me to do it at other times.

DP: How did Love for the Holidays initially begin? What’s its origin story?

DL: When we performed all the Christmas songs from

the Phil Spector Christmas album at The Bottom Line back in 1996, we didn’t even realize that we were doing a Christmas show [laughs]. We had Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans, The Crystals, The Ronettes, and we did it for about a month. My publicist then said, ‘You should put a Christmas show together.’ We did about two years later, but that same year, 1996, I was on The David Letterman Show, and people started to write in, ‘Does Miss Love do a Christmas show?’ I wasn’t just singing “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” but also the five others I did on the Christmas album. So, appearing on The David Letterman Show is what actually started it, and it took a while for it to catch on. I hadn’t done any tours as Darlene Love. As a background singer, yes, but nothing solo. We began doing

a few shows around New York, and then New Jersey, but that was about as far as it went. I think people thought I was born in New Jersey because that’s where I did the bulk of my Christmas shows, and they were huge. When producers found out I was doing Christmas shows, they were like, why don’t you come to Connecticut? Why don’t you come here and there? It spread like a domino effect, and now I have been doing a Christmas tour for the last 25 years.

DP: How do you typically spend Christmas, and what makes it such a special holiday to you?

DL: I was raised in a Christian family, and Christmas

time is a big tradition in Christian homes. My father was a pastor, so we always celebrated. We had Christmas programs ever since I could remember, we did plays about baby Jesus and when he was born, so it was always a very special time to us. If you told me when I was 10 years old that I would be singing a Darlene Love Christmas song today, I would have been like, you’re kidding! Christmas is even more special to me now because I can do what I feel. I can get on the stage, sing all my Christmas songs, and bring the audiences into my life because it is something I have always celebrated. It is also a time of giving. My husband and I decided a few years ago, since all our children are grown, and we give to them and our friends all year long, at Christmas time, we would go out and give to the neighborhoods and people that are homeless. The last couple years, we have been going out and just handing wonderful cash out to people, which they can use. They don’t need a toy. So, Christmas has turned into a whole nother being for my husband and I. We get so much joy out of doing it. If I could do that all year long, that would be a wonderful thing.

DP: One of your more recent projects was opening the

2021 annual Tony Awards performing “You Can’t Stop the Beat” with the Broadway cast of Hairspray. What was that experience like?

DL: That was amazing! Everybody decided to come up

with the idea to open the Tonys with that song, and it just happened to be one of the songs that I am in. That was very special for me, and this was actually the first Tonys show I have attended and participated in. When I did Leader of the Pack, they chose who was going to go, and the song that was chosen to be performed, I was not in it. So, I didn’t get to go. All these years later, I ended up going for another Broadway hit, and now I was invited to not only attend the Tonys, but to appear there, which was wonderful.

To read the full interview, visit OutClique.com.

Courtney Balan, Patrick Wetzel, Bud Weber and Emily Borromeo in The National Tour of THE PROM.

The Prom to Play at The Broward Center Photos Courtesy of Deen Van Meer

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he national tour of The Prom, the 2019 Drama Desk Award winner for Outstanding Musical, will play at the Broward Center from December 14-19, 2021. Tickets are on sale now.

student wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. Now, Broadway’s brassiest are coming to join the fight, and they are ready to kickball-change the world.

Making its world premiere at The Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia in 2016, The Prom tells the story of four fading Broadway stars who are in desperate need of a new stage. When they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town Indiana prom, and the press is involved, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue - and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the dance on the straight and narrow, but when one

Directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (Aladdin, Mean Girls), this hit musical stars Kaden Kearney (they/them) as “Emma, High School Student, Banned from the Prom,” Kalyn West as “Alyssa Greene, Head of Student Council with a Secret,” Courtney Balan as “Tony Award Winner Dee Dee Allen,” Patrick Wetzel as “Drama Desk Award Winner Barry Glickman,” Emily Borromeo as “Angie

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Dickinson, Broadway Chorine,” Bud Weber as “Trent Oliver, Esteemed Juilliard Graduate/Cater Waiter,” Sinclair Mitchell as “Mr. Hawkins, High School Principal,” Ashanti J’Aria as “Mrs. Greene, President of the PTA,” and “Shavey Brown as “Sheldon Saperstein, Broadway’s Press Agent with a Plan.”

Rounding out the ensemble include Jordan Alexander, Gabrielle Beckford, Ashley Bruce, Olivia Rose Cece, Maurice Dawkins, Jordan De Leon, Shawn Alynda Fisher, James Caleb Grice, Megan Grosso, Chloe Rae Kehm, Braden Allen King, Brandon J. Large, Christopher McCrewell, Adriana Negron, Lexie Plath, Brittany Nicole Williams, Thad Turner Wilson, and Josh Zacher.

Tickets for The Prom are available at the Broward Center AutoNation Box Office, 201 SW Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33312, BrowardCenter.org, or by calling (954) 462.0222. Orders for groups of 10 or more may be placed by calling (954) 660.6307. Prices begin at $25.00.

All guests ages 2 and up must wear a suitable face covering while inside the theater. In addition, all guests ages 12 and up must provide proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test or of full vaccination status. View the Guest Entry Policy at BrowardCenter.org for full details on the venue’s COVID-19 protocols. For accessibility questions or assistance related to the COVID-19 policies, email BoxOffice@BrowardCenter.org, or call (954) 462.0222.

For more information, visit ThePromMusical.com, or stay up-to-date by following the production on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Deborah Cox Is An Early Present

By John Hayden Would it be the holiday season without Deborah Cox? Absolutely not!

The hit-making diva is joining the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida (GMCSF) for their annual holiday concert. The show, Holidays at Hard Rock Live, is set for Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 7PM at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Cox is a Grammy-nominated recording artist and a world-renowned talent across the worlds of music, Broadway, television, film, and fashion. With a career spanning more than two decades, Deborah has released six criticallyacclaimed albums and scaled the R&B and pop charts with six top 20 Billboard magazine R&B singles and thirteen number one hits on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play Chart.

In addition to her illustrious musical catalog, the Canadian-born star has been recognized and awarded for her undying commitment to various social justice initiatives, including advocacy for LGBTQA+ rights, support for those living with HIV/ AIDS, and the fight for Human Rights and Equality for all. In 2020, Deborah was honored with the Black Music Honors’ Entertainer Icon Award in recognition of her 25 ground-breaking years in the music industry.

In celebration of this milestone, Deborah expanded her identity as an artist, actress, creator and was appointed Executive Director for Alpha Magazines. This publication strives to empower men and women worldwide. She is currently winning rave reviews for her role as Regina on BET’s First Wives Club and starring in the highly-anticipated HBO MAX series Station Eleven.

The 130-member Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida is the largest gay men’s chorus in the southeastern U.S. and is beginning its 12th season.

The chorus has become one of the region’s largest and most successful community-based choruses celebrated for outstanding musicianship, creative programming and community outreach. Each year, the chorus reaches more than 20,000 audience members with its messages of love and inclusion.

Tickets are on sale now and cost $80, $60, $50 and $40. VIP packages are available for purchase. All seats are reserved and available at all Ticketmaster outlets online at MyHrl.com and TicketMaster.com. Doors open one hour before show time. Additional fees may apply. Attendees will be required to wear masks and show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to the show.

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In addition, Deborah was recently awarded a prestigious Black Women in Media Award for her contribution to the entertainment industry. Following the success of her hit single “Easy Way,” Deborah also has new music on the way and is working toward the release of her seventh career studio album due early next year.

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orget rosé all day, you’ll want to carve out the entire weekend for sipping on the sand at the Seaglass Rosé Experience this January 2022.

Palm trees gently sway in the salty, ocean breezes, as music floats through the air. Toes in the sand, with

a glass (or two) of rosé wine in hand. Maybe a little dancing after the sun dips into the horizon, and lots of dining on culinary delights. These winter dreams come true at Seaglass, The Fort Lauderdale Rosé Experience, an elevated affair that takes place in the sands directly across from the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort,

on January 21- 23, 2022. Guests can mingle with top chefs, enjoy a tropical distance in exclusive cabanas with butler service, and sip some of the best rosés from around the world. Best part: it’s a pink-drenched party with a purpose.

Raise A Glass, Raise Awareness For Carlos Suarez, founder of Seaglass, the festival is more than just a good time, it’s a party with a purpose that has a meaningful personal connection. Suarez, began to conceptualize the beachfront festival celebrating Fort Lauderdale while raising funds for cancer during his own cancer treatment and eventual recovery.

“I was able to visualize and manifest it,” says Suarez. He quickly solidified a partnership with Mercedes-Benz and AutoNation, and all proceeds from Seaglass would go to their DRV PNK initiative, which allocates money to national and local cancer charities. AutoNation has raised more than $28-million since 2013, with the anticipation they’ll hit

$30-million by the end of 2021; and as part of their DRV PNK Across America campaign, they pack comfort bags for patients that include blankets, pillows and other items that will make treatment easier.

A Jam-Packed Line Up for Food & Wine Lovers Seaglass continues to evolve its culinary endeavors with a chef-driven lineup starring six of Fort Lauderdale’s highly regarded chefs, most with national acclaim including Dean Max, José Mendín, Paula DaSilva, Taek ‘Taka’ Lee, Belkys Nerey, Steve Martorano and Nicole Rhone.

When it comes to the pink-hued varieties, there are over thirty, plus plenty of spirits and craft brews from around the world. During the 3-day event, guests have the chance to intermingle with the top chefs and taste their pairings that play nicely with rosé while enjoying musical performances and ocean breezes set against a stunning seaside backdrop.

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One Person Can Make a Difference With legacy gifts your impact lives forever.

Jack W. Huizenga

September 28, 1939 — August 23, 2020 Even after his passing, Jack's legacy lives on. His philanthropic contributions will endure through his Legacy Fund at Our Fund Foundation.

A Life Well Lived

Jack and his devoted late partner Donald Broaddus enjoyed more than 50 years together and led remarkable lives. They enjoyed traveling the world and generously contributing to many LGBT-supportive agencies. Jack was a resident of John Knox Village in Pompano Beach and was a proud member of the Sunshine Cathedral.

Before his passing, Jack mindfully created a Legacy Fund at Our Fund Foundation to ensure the causes and organizations which matter to him most during his remarkable life could continue to benefit from his financial support.

Thanks to Jack’s forethought and generosity his Legacy Fund will continue to support LGBT senior programs at SunServe and need-based scholarships at his alma mater the University of Michigan, through the Spectrum Center that supports LGBT+ students.

“Jack Huizenga and his partner Donald Broaddus were early supporters of Our Fund Foundation as they recognized and valued the importance of aiding LGBT-supportive causes,” said David Jobin, president and CEO of Our Fund Foundation. “Their generosity will be recognized for generations because of the steps they took during their lives to make certain that their estate reflected the values by which they lived their lives.”

Jack Huizenga, right with his partner Donald Broaddus

Our Fund Foundation is honored to announce the creation of the Jack W. Huizenga Fund, a legacy fund that will greatly benefit South Florida’s LGBT supportive community Our Fund Foundation’s mission is to secure the LGBT community’s future by promoting and increasing responsible philanthropy, strengthening community organizations and their leaders, and connecting donors to causes that matter To learn more about how Our Fund Foundation can help you establish a legacy plan, please contact Our Fund at DJobin@Our-Fund.org or call 954-565-1090.

A sampling of South Florida LGBT-supportive agencies Our Fund Foundation is proud to support.

Alzheimer's Association Aqua Foundation Broward House Chainless Change Compass LGBT Community Center Equality Florida

Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida Gilda's Club Island City Stage Jewish Community Services of South Florida Latinos Salud Museum of Science and Discovery

OUTShine Film Festival Pride Center at Equality Park South Florida Institute on Aging Stonewall National Museum & Archives SunServe

Sunshine Cathedral Thou Art Woman TransInclusive Group Urban League of Broward County

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JACKSON NORTH 100 NW 170th St, Ste 208 (305) 405-0045

NORTHPOINT 6405 N Federal Hwy, Ste 205 (954) 772-2411

OAKLAND PARK 1164 E Oakland Park Blvd, 3rd Fl (954) 561-6900

SOUTH BEACH 4308 Alton Rd, Ste 950 (305) 538-1400

WEST PALM BEACH 1411 N Flagler Dr, Ste 9300 (561) 284-8182