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DIVA ROYALE @ Divine NYC BY Michael Todd, Publisher
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ast weekend I had the pleasant surprise of stumbling upon Diva Royale, which takes place at Divine NYC (at Stage 48) in Hell’s Kitchen. Since I enjoyed the show so much, I wanted all of our readers to see what they are missing out on. Diva Royale is my new most-see event.
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Featuring celebrity illusionists at their best, Diva Royale is hosted by Gary Dee as Joan Rivers along with guests Adam Guerra (Venus D’Lite of RuPaul’s Drag Race) as Madonna, Jason Cozmo as Dolly Parton and Liza Minnelli, Luis Richards as Celia Cruz and the legendary Jose Luis as The King of Pop, Michael Jackson! I did not plan to catch this show, but as I was dropping off magazines to Viva at Stage 48 for their weekly Saturday club night, I was asked if I wanted to see the show and have dinner. Despite my busy schedule, Big Ben insisted I see it. And I sure am glad I did. I went up the elevator with two cute boys who would turn out to be dancers in the show, performing on stage with each act. Looking around the audience, there were apparently a few birthday celebrations going on in the crowd, including celebrity illusionist Donna Maxon, aka the Divine Bette Midler.
I sat down and ordered my dinner and drink right before the show started with Liza Minnelli promptly at 9 p.m. Liza really turned it out. Then she handed it over to Joan Rivers to introduce the rest of the cast to the stage. I would like to go on about the show, but it’s best if you go see it as I did with no expectations. The delicious food came about 20 minutes into the show. After one quick hour, a delicious dinner and a drink, I had heard many of my favorite songs and saw one of the best shows I have seen in a long time, the likes of which you would only find elsewhere in Vegas. About five minutes after the show, the performers came out to the bar area and greeted their new and familiar fans. The show just opened about a month ago. It is very intimate, with about 100 patrons in a comfortable restaurant setting with a good size stage right in front of the seating area (there is not a bad seat in the venue). With the nightclub under Divine NYC and the Famous Z Bar Rooftop Restaurant above, this show has space to grow into. The prix fixe menu is affordable—almost too good to be true! The show is one hour, so even the busiest person in New York has time to see it. It’s a good thing it’s on the third floor, because Jose Luis as Michael Jackson could have blown the roof off Stage 48. Stay tuned: We will be featuring more on the cast soon!
Diva Royale Thursdays & Fridays Dinner during the show Show starts at 8:30 p.m. Saturdays Dinner during the show First show starts at 6:30 p.m. Second show starts at 9:00 p.m. Sundays Brunch during show Show starts at 4 p.m.
Stage 48 605 W 48th Street New York, NY 10036 For reservations, call (212) 714-8000 or (212) 502-1111.
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Horoscopes BY: Dawn Daniels PHONE: (845) 548-8570 EMAIL: ddpsychick@gmail.com Aries - Mars, your ruler, adds the possibility of great things to happen this year. This year is the time for your finances to get in shape and your dreams to come true, even if you have to say goodbye to a person who is a financial drain. Your health improves as you take care of yourself. Money starts to flow for you to use toward your dreams. It’s time to go for the gold. 1, 11, 17, 19, 44, 60 Taurus - Time spent with family will bring you great satisfaction; however, your work is putting a strain on your time. This year is going to be very positive at work with many opportunities to shine. An unplanned trip will happen before year’s end. Be positive and it will bring you happy results. 8, 16, 27, 36, 41, 50
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Gemini - As the spring approaches, your love life goes into high gear and carries through to the summer. Work starts to get very busy. With the influence of Mars, you start to shine at work. An old romance starts to be renewed and moves to a new level. 5, 9, 19, 29, 35, 47 Cancer - The sun in your sign ushers in a month of productivity, and many projects get completed. The moon in your career zone brings positive reviews from a VIP and extra cash; use it on those projects. A loved one comes to you for help and you give it. In turn, they help you. 1, 3, 17, 33, 47, 51 Leo - Your house of finance is influenced by the waning Moon and shows you where you can save money to get a large project started. Work has been very busy; however, your efforts have not gone unnoticed. A loved one is having trouble. You need to take notice and give them help. 8, 19, 28, 36, 49, 50 Virgo - Your love life turns into high gear. Enjoy this time. A long-awaited deal happens, and the payoff will be great. Be sure to set some cash away to enjoy at the end of the winter when a chance at a great trip appears. 1, 3, 13, 21, 44, 47 Libra - The planets shine on your instincts, so trust yourself when it comes to financial matters. Work is very busy, but make time to regroup or your health will take a hit. A loved one gives you a gift. Be prepared. 5, 12, 23, 36, 46, 50 Scorpio - You are on the mark at home and work, so use this in all those areas of your life. You have been wanting to purchase something extravagant; it’s time to do that. Buy a lottery ticket or play a game of chance. 4, 11, 19, 33, 45, 51 Sagittarius - Mars is in your house of finance, putting light on some areas where you can cut costs enough to put money away for a future adventure. A loved one has a big surprise for you. It will help increase your bank account. Romance is in the air. 1, 7, 11, 21, 33, 44 Capricorn - With Jupiter boosting your popularity, now is the time to use your people skills to your advantage. In other words, start to network and let your higher-ups know of your ambitions. Jupiter also shines on your good-luck zone, so buy a lottery ticket or play a game of chance. 4, 8, 12, 24, 36, 40 Aquarius - Money matters start to improve, owing to financially smart stars. Get ready to shine at work when the detail and precision of your work impresses higher-ups enough that a promotion and raise are in your future. 7, 11, 23, 31, 44, 51 Pisces - You have been burning the candle at both ends. It is time to take a break and regroup. It will improve your mood, work and give you back your spark. A loved one wants some attention. Take time to go out and relax. 3, 7, 11, 21, 33, 44
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BoxersHK bartenders Anton, Brandon, Manni, Bruno and Ryan enjoying the delicious new food menu.
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It’s getting hot in here, so take off all your clothes…
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K, so they won’t be saying that at this year’s Super Bowl, the first cold weather Super Bowl in the history of the NFL. However, they will be saying that at both Boxers locations in Hell’s Kitchen at 50th Street and Ninth Avenue, as well as in Chelsea at 20th Street and Sixth Avenue. Heck, the hunky staff at both locations are usually only half-dressed anyway. However, now their semi-nakedness will help to host the first big sports party of the year as Super Bowl XLVIII, that’s number 48 for those of us who never took Latin, will be taking place less than 10 miles from each
front door at MetLife Stadium in Rutherford, NJ, on Sunday, February 2. This year’s halftime entertainment includes Bruno Mars along with the Red Hot Chili Peppers. So even if you aren’t into the game, the halftime show still helps make for a great party! It’s an even better party with great food, great drinks and lots of eye candy for all tastes. BoxersHK will be launching its new food menu along with weekend brunch service before they also branch out into more mainstream breakfast, lunch and dinner fare. They are
currently offering some of the best pizza, wings and hot dogs in NYC. Add to this a much more extensive menu, including burgers, salads, breakfast items and an overall smorgasbord of quality, great-tasting food, and you now have a great venue for food, drink and people watching in the heart of NYC. We also hear that they will be offering a free cocktail, mimosa, Bloody Mary or Bellini with each entrée. There’s nothing wrong with great-tasting food and a FREE cocktail! It helps the food go down and sets the basis for the rest of the day’s cocktails to taste even better. One thing that both Boxers
are mastering quite well is that gay sports bars are not straight sports bars. Yes they cater to the hardcore jock that wants the to see the SEC, ACC, Big 12 college games on Saturday and then as many NFL games on Sunday as possible. But they also take into account that gay sports isn’t just turning on a TV and showing sports. They also realize that gay sports include their new music video systems, Rupaul’s Drag Race and any other competitive/ enjoyable endeavors in the gay “sports” world. Competitive and enjoyable, and the less clothes the better. For example, you are watching the game with some friends, and maybe, just maybe, you aren’t into the game. The tight end isn’t your type; the wide receiver looks great in those football pants but the face looks like he played before they used helmets. Then what? Then enjoy the halftime show, or the new video games in the BoxersHK arcade, have your picture taken with a friend in the new photo booth, or get some more food and share some with the hottie standing near you. It’s all good. Good food, good drink,
good people…great time! P.S. The Winter Olympics are coming in February, from Sochi, Russia. Both Boxers locations will be showing as much Olympics coverage as possible. Come on out and check out the new vibe and food soon!
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Where to Go? HELL’S KITCHEN Posh Bar & Lounge 405 W. 51st St. BOXERS HK 742 9th Ave. ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB 753 9th Ave, New York The Ritz 369 W. 46th St. Therapy 348 W. 52nd St. Barrage 401 W. 47th St. 9th AVE SALOON 656 9th Ave. Industry Bar 355 W. 52nd St. Hardware Bar 697 10th Ave. Flaming Saddles 793 9th Ave. Vlada 331 W. 51st St. Fairytail Lounge 500 W. 48th St. XL Nightclub 512 W. 42nd St
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TRUE COLORS BAR 79-15 Roosevelt Ave. Elixir Lounge 43-03 Broadway, Astoria icon 31-84 33rd Street, Astoria STATIC LOUNGE 28-43 Steinway Street, Astoria Pride Restaurant bar & lounge 70-15 Austin Street, Forest Hills
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Boots & Saddle 76 Christopher St. The Monster 80 Grove St. Ty’s BaR 114 Christopher St. RockBar 185 Christopher St. Piece’s 8 Christopher St. Marie’s Crisis 59 Grove St. Stonewall Inn 53 Christopher St. The Hangar 115 Christopher St. The Duplex 61 Christopher St. Julius Bar 159 W. 10th St. Cubby Hole 281 W. 12th St
XES Lounge 157 W. 24th St. BOXERS NYC 37 W. 20th St. The Eagle (Closed Mon) 554 W. 28th St. Gym Bar 167 8th Ave. G Lounge 225 W. 19th St. Barracuda 275 W. 22nd St.
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Club Evolution 76-19 Roosevelt Ave. Friend’s Tavern 78-11 Roosevelt Ave. Music Box 40-08 74th St. Hombres Lounge 85-28 37th Ave. Lucho’s Place 38-19 69th St.
Uncle Charlie’s (2nd Floor) 139 E. 45th St. Evolve Bar and Lounge 221 E. 58th St. . Townhouse 236 E. 58th St. ToolBox 1742 2nd Ave.
BROOKLYN Metropolitan Bar 559 Lorimar St. @ Metropolitan Ave. TNT 108 N. 6th. Sugarland 221 N. 9th St. Ginger’s Bar 363 5th Ave. Excelsior 390 5th Ave.
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