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HIV Testing Resumes at the Pride Center
After a pause in services the programs are back up and running Denise Royal
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outh Florida continues to lead the country in new HIV infections. To help stem the tide of these new infections, the Pride Center in Wilton Manors is once again providing testing and will link people to medical resources and other helpful services. The staff provides information about staying negative with PrEP and gives out free condoms. “It was heartbreaking when we had to pause our prevention services while the Department of Health worked on a new, three-year prevention contracts for all the prevention providers in Broward County,” said Shanna Ratliff, HIV prevention manager at the Pride Center. “Our communities deserve culturally proficient HIV prevention services. And so many people seek them daily at the Pride Center. That’s why we’re so thankful for the Department of Health’s new prevention funding.” The center’s new, three-year grant from the Department of Health funds several services including: Condom distribution – This is not only at the center but also at businesses across the community to ensure people can access condoms at no cost. Prevention with Positives Work – This includes the award-winning Learning Immune Function Enhancement (LIFE) Program. This is a 12-week wellnesscounseling program for gay and bisexual men living with HIV. Community Engagement Initiative – Finding engaged community partners is key to prevention. This funding helps the center specifically and strategically target LGBT-owned and focused businesses and LGBT-affirming communities of faith. By collaborating with these vital partners, the center can disseminate targeted HIV prevention messages among LGBT businesses and their customers. Social media and marketing campaigns – Social media is a part of many people’s lives. The Pride Center staff provides intensive prevention work every single day on social media—Facebook, Grindr, Twitter, Scruff, Instagram, Growlr, YouTube, Snapchat and more. And it’s finding new, creative ways to engage with the community using language and images that meet them where they are. Beginning in June, the center will also provide Personalized Cognitive Counseling (PCC) as an effective, individualized risk reduction intervention
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Volunteers at the Pride Center. Photo courtesy of Denise Royal.
for gay and bisexual men and transgender individuals at high-risk for becoming infected with HIV. PCC focuses on the thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs used when deciding to engage in risky sexual behavior. This is a highly personalized, one-on-one service. Do you know someone who keeps getting tested for HIV and keeps engaging in unprotected anal sex? Maybe a sit-down session with one of the counselors could help. All HIV prevention services provided by the Pride Center are free of charge. HIV testing services are available for anyone who is at-risk for contracting HIV or who may think they are at-risk. The LIFE program is free for any gay, bisexual or other safegender-loving men living with HIV. Currently HIV testing is available on the center’s campus, M-W-F from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday by appointment. Testing is also offered off-site at locations like the Club Fort Lauderdale and 321 Slammer late-nights and on weekends. “When people receive an HIV test from us, they also receive vital risk-reduction counseling and hands-on linkage to the services they need,” Ratliff said. “If someone tests reactive, they’re going to be surrounded by support and empowerment. We’re also going to ensure they receive services from the Florida Department of Health’s Test and Treat Program. For those testing negative who remain at high-risk for infection, we provide vital prevention counseling and help them access essential prevention services, including PrEP and PeP. We’re here to answer questions. We’re here to help individuals access other services that can help them stay healthy from a holistic perspective—linking them to mental health services, housing services, substance abuse services and others. People return here time-and-again to get tested because they feel connected personally.”
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South Florida AIDS Network April Meeting Sean McShee This article discusses two meetings. First, it reports on the HIV Planning Council (HIV-PC) meeting of March 28. Second, it reports on the South Florida AIDS Network (SFAN) meeting of April 5. The Broward HIV Planning Council (HIV-PC) oversees the Ryan White Care (RWC) Program of Broward (RWC-Broward), also known as Part A. The South Florida AIDS Network (SFAN) advises the RWC program of the Florida Department of Health in Broward (RWC-FL DOH Broward), also known as Part B.
The HIV-PC meeting
The SFAN Meeting
The HIV-PC approved service delivery standards for two programs. The AIDS Pharmaceutical Assistance program differs from AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). It provides short-term coverage for those meds for which ADAP does not provide coverage. The Emergency Financial Assistance program provides one-time or short-term urgent help for RWC clients. Lobbyist Kareem Murphy submitted a written report on Trump’s proposed 2020 budget. In that budget, RWC and ADAP would see neither increases nor decreases. Other HIV programs, however, would see changes. Trump has proposed an increase of $291 million in his “Ending the HIV Epidemic Plan.” This would include funds for PrEP, HIV testing, and the Minority AIDS Initiative. It would increase funds for areas labeled highneed areas as well as for HIV programs at community health centers. Two areas would bear the brunt of these proposed cuts. The proposed budget would cut $63 million from Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA). It would also cut $1.3 billion from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). That program provides most of the funding for AIDS treatment and prevention in Africa. Over all, Trump’s proposal would cut 12 percent from discretionary domestic spending. HIV programs tend to have support in both parties. Spending bills have to begin in the House, which the Democrats now control. As a result, this budget will be greatly rewritten. The public will have a much better idea of an actual budget when Congress starts to debate spending bills in May.
Serena Cook, RWC-FL DOH Broward, reported that RWC-FL DOH Broward has begun outreach to agencies about the Emergency Financial Assistance program. If RWC clients have urgent financial emergencies, they should call 954-467-4705. Wismy Cius, RWC-FL DOH Broward, reported on streamlining the dispensing of drugs from the DOH pharmacy to RWC clients without insurance. In the past, these clients had to go to the DOH pharmacy to obtain a 30-day supply. They now can obtain a 90-day supply and/or have their meds sent to their home. Clients will no longer have to take time off from work to pick up their meds. Jennifer Pace, of the Florida Department of Health HIV/AIDS section, called into this meeting from Tallahassee. She discussed the bilingual, multi-media “Protect yourself” campaign. It focuses on PrEP and testing, using billboards, digital media, websites, social media, and public events. Its social media posts have garnered 85 million impressions. The campaign focuses on ethnic, gender, linguistic, and sexual minorities at risk for HIV. Alex Barros, community liaison for Gilead, discussed a new website “Stop the Virus.” This site has HIV educational videos in English and Spanish. These videos can educate people about treatment and prevention and what an undetectable viral load means, among other topics. This site also has a link to a similar site for professionals. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2URGyKf.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Next SFAN meeting: Friday, May 3, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Healthplex, 1000 NE 56th St., Fort Lauderdale. SFAN welcomes newcomers. Next HIV-PC meeting: Thursday, April 25 at 9:30 a.m. at Broward Government Center, Room GC430, 115 S. Andrews Ave.
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2020 Presidential Campaign Chris Johnson
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“The problem is, they’re telling us to look for greatness in all the wrong places.”
Pete Buttigieg. Photo via the U.S. Govt.
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for president, he’ll do it with his husband from the presidential debate stage — it looking on.” changes perceptions of our community Prior to his speech, campaign staffers and raises the bar for candidates who seek warmed up the crowd at the rally with a LGBTQ support,” Parker said. chant, holding up three separate signs that A Victory Fund spokesperson said the guided attendees in saying Buttigieg’s often organization has not yet endorsed the mispronounced name: “Boot-Edge-Edge.” candidate, but “we recognize the power of Nan Whaley, mayor of Dayton, Ohio, this moment for our community and have heaped praise on Buttigieg during the rally been working with his team quite closely.” in a speech explaining her support for her The newly official candidate — who was fellow mayor. unheard of when he started exploring a “He’s someone who’s both a great friend presidential run at the start of the year — to me, [and] someone who is has enjoyed a sizable boost a compassionate leader for in the polls in the race for “If you and I rise everyday people who have the Democratic presidential together to meet this elected him to office. He is nomination. moment, one day they the smartest person I know Dazzling many supporters and he is deeply committed to with his demeanor and skill at will write histories, serving our country,” Whaley answering questions, Buttigieg not just about one said. also has a captivating personal campaign or one Whaley concluded with story as an openly gay mayor, presidency but about a zinger about the current Harvard graduate, Rhodes the era that began occupant of the White House scholar and Afghanistan war here today in this that generated significant veteran. building where past, applause from rally A Monmouth University attendants. poll published on Thursday present, and future “Folks, in short, he’s the found Buttigieg was in third meet, right here polar opposite in every way to place in Iowa with nine this chilly day in Donald Trump,” Whaley said. percent support behind Joseph South Bend.” Annise Parker, CEO of Biden and Bernie Sanders, the LGBTQ Victory Fund, who polled at 27 percent - Pete Buttigieg presidential candidate was in South Bend for the and 16 percent respectively. announcement and said Following Buttigieg was in a statement Buttigieg Elizabeth Warren, Kamala “shattered a lavender ceiling once thought Harris, Beto O’Rourke, Amy Klobuchar and unbreakable, becoming the first openly Cory Booker. LGBTQ Democratic presidential candidate In New Hampshire, Buttigieg is also in American history and our first real shot at running in third place. Biden had 23 percent the Oval Office.” support and Sanders had 16 percent, but “There is enormous power in an openly Buttigieg followed at 11 percent support. gay presidential candidate stumping at town Parker said Buttigieg’s “meteoric rise is halls in Iowa and speaking to Americans most notable for the support he’s receiving from diverse groups of voters.” “There are enormous minefields and Pete Buttigieg. Photo via the U.S. Govt. hurdles to running as an openly LGBTQ candidate, and so far, Mayor Pete has gracefully leapt over them on the world’s largest political stage,” Parker said. “He’s the real deal.” After Buttigieg concluded his speech, his spouse, Chasten Buttigieg, joined him on the stage, where the two had a quick smooch and embraced as the crowd cheered — but not before the candidate offered encouraging words to his audience. “If you and I rise together to meet this moment, one day they will write histories, not just about one campaign or one presidency but about the era that began here today in this building where past, present, and future meet, right here this chilly day in South Bend,” Buttigieg said. Washington Blade courtesy of the National LGBTQ Media Association.
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he excitement within the LGBT community over having a serious, openly gay presidential contender was apparent on a recent Sunday as South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg enticed an LGBT audience with his personal story of accepting his sexual orientation.
Pete Buttigieg. Photo via Facebook.
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NEWS national Chris Johnson
Washington Blade
Buttigieg, a previously unknown candidate for being LGBT.) who’s rising in popularity as he pursues the Soon after, he met his future spouse, 2020 Democratic nomination, made the Chasten Buttigieg. The South Bend mayor remarks during the annual brunch for the said he found him when searching for dates LGBTQ Victory Fund in D.C. on an Internet app, but joked it was “possibly The crowd — which gave him a standing not the app you’re thinking of.” ovation that lasted longer than the applause “I clicked the button on the right,” for any other speaker — was energized with Buttigieg said. “I had to meet him. And one Buttigieg during his time on stage as he of the best things about these last couple narrated a story to which many of the LGBT months has been watching America meet attendees could relate. him too, and start to fall for Growing up in Indiana, Chasten just like I did.” Buttigieg recalled being “an Reflecting on Pence’s awkward 18-year-old walking notorious anti-LGBT history, the halls of Saint Joseph’s Buttigieg had a message about High School” and dreaming his marriage for the vice about becoming an astronaut, president. but being troubled over his “I wish the Mike Pences of “I had to meet him. the world could understand, sexual orientation. “Back then I would have And one of the best that if you have a problem believed that you could with who I am, then your things about these problem is not with me, your either be gay or you could be married. Not both,” Buttigieg last couple months quarrel is with my creator,” said. “That if you were gay, said. has been watching Buttigieg you could either be out, or But finding happiness with America meet him you could run for office. Not his spouse, Buttigieg said, both. That in our country you was a long transformational too, and start to could live with a same-sex process. The South Bend fall for Chasten just mayor recalled during his partner or you could serve in the military. Not both.” youth, he would “have done like I did.” First elected mayor of anything to not be gay.” - Pete Buttigieg South Bend, Indiana, in 2011, When he realized he was PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE Buttigieg served for three gay growing up in high school, years and then came out as Buttigieg said the realization gay in an essay in 2015. During started a “war” within him at the the brunch, he said he did this at that time ages of “15, or 20, or frankly even 25” that if because he was ready and wanted to date. he had lost would’ve meant he “would not be Buttigieg said he found coming out as gay standing here.” didn’t seem to matter to his constituents. In “If you had offered me a pill to make me 2015, Buttigieg was elected with 78 percent of straight, I would have swallowed it before the vote, which was four percent more than you had time to give me a sip of water,” when he ran during his first term. (It was Buttigieg said. “That’s a hard thing to think the same year Vice President Mike Pence, about now.” then Indiana governor, had signed into law a Buttigieg added if he could’ve found “religious freedom” bill enabling businesses the part within him that made him gay, he and individuals to refuse service to people would’ve “cut it out with a knife.” Pete Buttigieg (right) with his partner Christian. Photo via Pete Buttigieg, Facebook.
That memory, Buttigieg said, isn’t just “awful to think about” because many youth have the same experience and hurt themselves “figuratively or literally,” but also because it would have meant he wouldn’t have found his spouse. “The best thing in my life, my marriage, might not have happened at all,” Buttigieg said, adding the relationship helped him upon the death of his father earlier this year. “Thank God there was no pill,” Buttigieg said. “Thank God there was no knife.” The crowd attending the Victory Fund brunch consisted of 820 people — predominately gay men who wore their best attire for the occasion — who each paid $250 for a ticket, according to the Victory Fund. It was the second time Buttigieg had addressed the Victory Fund brunch in D.C., although during his previous appearance in 2017 — fresh from his unsuccessful candidacy as chair of the Democratic National Committee — he had significantly less notoriety than he does now. In terms of policy, Buttigieg talked about the need for a president “prepared to sign a federal Equality Act right away” to ban anti-LGBT discrimination and denounced President Trump’s transgender military ban. “The struggle is not over for our community, not by a long shot,” Buttigieg said. “And it is part of a struggle for freedom and fairness and a better life that goes far beyond the LGBTQ experience.” Building on the theme of freedom — a central component to his presidential campaign — Buttigieg said advancing LGBT rights is important because “every American struggles today to experience true freedom.” “And as I contemplate a presidential campaign and speak about issues across the country, this is the thing I most hope to change in the way that my party talks about our values,” Buttigieg said. But while Buttigieg shared an experience common to many LGBT people and a vision for LGBT rights many have shared, he’s now immersed in a situation that hasn’t occurred before: being taken seriously as a possible presidential candidate. Buttigieg concluded his speech by saying he is uncertain what will happen, but expressed faith in the American electorate. “And so when a reporter asks me if America is ready for a gay president, I’m going to tell the truth,” Buttigieg said. “I will give them the only honest answer I can think of, and it is this: I trust my fellow Americans, but at the end of the day there is exactly one way to find out for sure.”
“Back then I would have believed that you could either be gay or you could be married. Not both.” - Pete Buttigieg Presidential Candidate
Washington Blade courtesy of the National LGBTQ Media Association.
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community announcement chamber chat Bertha Galindo-Crucet. Photo via Twitter. Kevin Walsh. Photo via Facebook.
NBC6. Michael Bath. Photo via Facebook.
Honoring corporate and individual supporters of the Miami-Dade LGBT community Jorge Richa
Marketing & Programming Director; Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC)
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he Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) will honor corporate and individual supporters of the Miami-¬Dade LGBT community at “The Platinum Gala,” its 20th Anniversary Annual Awards Celebration on Saturday, May 18, at the Hilton Miami Downtown, starting at 6 p.m. This annual event, MDGLCC’s principal fundraising effort of the year, helps sustain operations and the ever-‐increasing demand to expand programming. “The Platinum Gala” will consist of a fabulous silent auction and interactive pop-up display area, open bar with light bites, followed by grand buffet dinner, the awards ceremony, and moonlight networking. Over 500 guests are expected to be in attendance to pay tribute to these honorees selected for their long-¬term commitment to fostering diversity, as well as for their efforts in contributing to the overall well‐being and quality of life in south Florida.
The 2019 honorees are: NBC6 South Florida (AT&T Business of the Year) Bertha Galindo-Crucet & Kevin Walsh (Regions Business Persons of the Year) Michael Bath (Morgan Stanley Bob Balsam Civic Achievement Award)
For the fifth year in a row, the MDGLCC is honoring former Miami Beach Convention Center General Manager Bob Balsam by naming this award in his memory. In his short five-year tenure in South Florida, Balsam made significant contributions to the LGBT community. He was a kind and generous man who gave tremendously of his time. He was also financially generous to make sure “his community” benefitted from his stature as a business leader. This year’s honoree Michael Bath has the charisma and qualities that were exemplified by Balsam, thus making him deserving of this award. For close to 30 years he has been involved in projects and initiatives that have made a significant impact in the LGBT community. As events director with the National LGBTQ Task Force he is committed to forward-thinking progressive change. “Michael’s work, professionalism, and dedication has contributed to the organization’s success in providing more than $3 million in funds that have supported over 75 other nonprofit organizations in South Florida empowering and elevating the community. He is a wellrespected activist, fundraiser, and a friend to many. We could not be more proud to honor him with this overdue recognition,” said Jorge Richa, MDGLCC’s marketing & programming director.
To RSVP for “The Platinum Gala” or join the MDGLCC, visit www.gaybizmiami.com or reach us at info@gaybizmiami.com / 305-673-4440.
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ccording to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), South Florida ranks number 1 in the nation with reported new HIV diagnoses, with gay Black and Latino men being the most impacted groups. The fact is, South Florida is the epicenter of the nation’s HIV epidemic. The good news is that in coming together as one community, a difference is being made in the fight against HIV/AIDS! On Saturday, March 23, over 3,000 attendees came out to Fort Lauderdale Beach for the 14th Annual AIDS Walk & Music Festival presented by AHF Pharmacy and Wells Fargo. The day was filled with the spirit of hope and optimism as Fort Lauderdale came together for one common cause, to stand up against AIDS! Through the selfless support of numerous individuals, teams, organizations and many wonderful corporate partners, this year’s event raised over $1.5 million in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Through this significant fundraising achievement, and a dollar for dollar matching grant from AHF, nine local nonprofit organizations that are committed to working on a daily basis to fight this epidemic still plaguing our community, will receive critical financial support to continue their HIV-related programming and care. The benefitting organizations are: Aqua, Latinos Salud, Poverello, The Pride Center, Pridelines,
SAVE, SunServe, The Urban League of Broward County and the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center. A special thanks goes to all of the corporate partners, including Cardinal Health, All-InOne Electric. Ameritech Solutions, MACY’s, Quest Diagnostics, TCG Rx, Accuprint, AON, Briddle Wood Facility Services, Digital Pharmacists, Temptime, iHeart Radio and South Florida Gay News. And whether you were a donor, walker, team captain, team member, corporate partner or just a strong supporter, it is because of you that once again this annual event made a powerful impact in the local community! Let’s keep working together to make a difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS, for we are always stronger as one community!
To learn more about the Florida AIDS Walk & Music Festival, visit FloridaAIDSWalk.com.
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Palm beach datebook Friday, April 26 Northwood Village ArtNight Out Music Fest: Unplugged / Plugged Open Mic Night! Are you a musician or singer? Come out and show your talents. The stage will be at the west end of Northwood Road! Northwood Village ArtNight Out will be featuring: art and craft vendors; tiny doors hunt and make a free tiny door of your own; Lot 23 open studio; dinner, shopping & fun; live music and more. Enjoy a night out in Northwood Village, West Palm Beach’s unique hub for art and culture. Visitors can experience a vibrant art scene, new and vintage oneof-a-kind shops, top-rated restaurants, and so much more. FREE Event! For more information call 561-8221550 or visit https://www.facebook. com/NorthwoodVillageFanPage/ Saturday, April 27 Lambda 7th Anniversary Gala Lambda North is celebrating its Seventh Anniversary Dinner & Auction at the West Palm Beach Marriott, 1001 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach. Lambda North is a 12 Step Alternative Club House and is a 501(c)(3), and is supported by donations only. We are in need of help to keep our doors open to this special needs community. Tickets: https://bit.ly/2D5T66R
Saturday, May 11 Women for Women 5k/10k The Women for Women 5k/10k is at Bryant Park in Lake Worth, Florida at 7 a.m. Some of the proceeds of the race will go to the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Women’s Health Institute. Sign up: WomenForWomenRun.com Saturday, May 18 LOF ( Lesbians Of Florida) Meet & Greet Penny’s at the Duke in Lantana will be hosting a LOF meet & greet. Dj starts at 9 p.m. Drink specials, homemade empanadas by Michelle, lite snacks. Non smoking bar, come meet new friends ! Female dancers on stage!
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ast week, West Palm Beach was named the second “most accommodating” city for LGBT seniors in the nation. SeniorAdvice.com, a senior housing referral site, cited West Palm Beach as runner-up in its third-annual list that highlights the top 20 LGBT senior-friendly cities for many reasons. Namely, its trove of groups and services, long list of LGBT legislation and elected officials, and its perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipality Equality Index in 2018. Julie Seaver, the executive director of Compass, said, “The LGBT senior population — a large and growing one — has unique needs due to a lifetime of discrimination, harassment and historical trauma.” Compass, the LGBT community center of the Palm Beaches, is one of the many resources that SeniorAdvice.com looked at while ranking cities. Other resources the site applauded were Palm Beach Human Rights Council, Palm Beach County National Organization for Women, Equality Florida, Gay Polo League, and more. West Palm Beach finished only behind New Orleans. Two other Florida cities made the cut: Fort Lauderdale (No. 7) and Tampa (No. 10). Of the three years SeniorAdvice. com has released the list, this is the first time West Palm Beach ranked. SeniorAdvice.com said its results were
“The LGBT senior population — a large and growing one — has unique needs due to a lifetime of discrimination, harassment and historical trauma.” - Julie Seaver
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based on a system called SeniorScore, an in-house algorithm that takes into account factors like Medicare, LGBT population, safety, and more. Unlike past years, this list accounts for small and medium-sized cities and not just large cities. “For more than three decades, elected officials in West Palm Beach have worked together with community leaders, nonprofit organizations and dedicated volunteers to ensure that our city is one of the best places in the country for LGBTQ people to live, study, work, create families, socialize and retire,” said Palm Beach Human Rights Council President Rand Hoch. “It is encouraging that their efforts on behalf of LGBTQ seniors have been acknowledged.” Despite Palm Beach County’s impressive ranking, advocates and organizations are still introducing new programs and events to further improve LGBT seniors’ lives. Seaver said that Compass and the Palm Beach Human Rights Council are currently creating a new case manager program strictly focusing on senior-related issues. West Palm Beach also happens to be home to a few notable LGBT senior activists. Ruthie Berman and Connie Kurtz, LGBT activists and a lesbian couple, were both West Palm Beach residents before Kurtz passed away in 2018. A piece of legislation currently in Congress is named after the couple: the
Ruthie and Connie LGBT Elder Americans Act. Its mission is to expand education efforts on specific issues that affect the LGBT senior community from the local level to state and national levels. “What’s special about Palm Beach County to me is that there are places in the community that you can reach out to,” Berman said. “When Connie died, I would not have survived without BLAST [Bi, Lesbian, and Straight Together Women of West Palm Beach].” Seaver said although LGBT-specific elderly housing in West Palm Beach currently doesn’t exist, Compass does what it can to educate current housing staff. Compass members visit independent living facilities and home health care workers to give cultural competency trainings, which spread the message that “LGBT older people are as deserving of compassionate elder care as anyone else,” she said. Those trainings are certified by SAGE, a national elderly LGBT advocacy group, according to Seaver. “While we have a long way to go in catching up with services for our aging LGBT population, Palm Beach County’s weather, cultural arts scene and welcoming attitude has always made it a popular place to find respite in its inclusive environment,” Seaver said.
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Easter Reflections Rev. Mark Andrew Jones
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church
For me, any reflection on Easter begins and ends with the Great Vigil – a service which occurs only once each year. The Great Vigil of Easter largely takes place in the dark – between sundown on Holy Saturday and sunrise Easter morning. The service starts outside by the fire pit. By the light of the Paschal Candle we enter a dark church and see the light of Christ split the darkness. The Easter Light of Christ and love of God dispel the inner and outer darkness such that we can really live – for God, ourselves, and with others – in peace and harmony. Please join us. Come as you are – as one loved by God.
REFLECTIONS ON EASTER Father Bob Caudill
All Saints and Soup Kitchen
As a priest now for 30 years this February, my concept of Easter is personal. Christ’s rising did not stop 2,000 years ago. It’s still going. Progressive like time, the resurrection shows itself again and again in lives we touch. People of all faiths transmit, transport, and even transfer a change of life. It is personal for me when housing and feeding the homeless. Hope is a resurrection. In addition, this hope comes out in the people around me that do better in their lives. The family that lived with me a month in the church with children, now working, now going to school, living in a new apartment, resurrected to a new life. For me, resurrection comes through the hands and hopes of people simple like us, who feed, clothe, and give a place to be with hope. It is a smile, a kind act, it is in effect LOVE. I wish everyone a “resurrection,” a new beginning. Everyone deserves it and God wants us to be happy. God bless.
Reflections on EASTER AND PASSOVER
Reverend Robert G. Trache Rector and Head of School St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and School
The Festival Liturgy for Easter is the biggest Sunday of the year! Christians, everywhere, pull out all the stops and in a global chorus sing our Alleluias! Easter has always been a celebration of hope and joy. If you want to see Jesus, see him in your daily life, in the people you love and meet. Look for Jesus in the world. In the face of those you love and serve, you will see Jesus. He died it is true. But God intervened and said “NO” to death and “Yes” to life in Christ. Christianity is neither an institution, nor a movement, but rather a relationship that does not die. It is a message of love for people, all people. On Easter Sunday when you depart from Church or wherever you will go, go home with that expectation that Jesus lives with you and in you. It is the faith that in every action you do to love another Jesus is present. Alleluia! Christ is Risen!
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Easter – a Lifestyle Rev. Patrick Rogers, MDiv.
United Church of Christ Fort Lauderdale
May the Lenten journey have opened our hearts to self-reflection and growth. On Palm Sunday may we have traveled with Jesus as he walked directly in to the heart of political and religious unrest. And today may we, like him, accept the invitation to passionately love God and our neighbor. May we also leave fear and doubt behind as we travel forward. May we choose the invitation to celebrate the divine along our paths and cover the often-rocky roads with gifts of gratitude and thanksgiving. As we gather on Easter Sunday, may we remember Jesus’ example and say yes to faith beyond measure. It is humanly and divinely possible!
Palm Sunday begins one of the most sacred and revered times in our Christian heritage. Jesus is welcomed into Jerusalem with great fanfare. He goes through the week as usual, teaching and being welcomed by the people. But the leaders of the people have other ideas. He is a cancer that they want destroyed. Well, you did not succeed and after all these years he is remembered and you are not. Christ has risen - thanks be to God.
A Few Thoughts About Passover 2019 Rabbi Noah Kitty
Congregation Etz Chaim
“Why is this night different from all other nights?” is the central question of Passover. It is supposed to be different — the Seder makes you stop and ask questions. Our memory of liberation from Egyptian slavery is chanted and sung, discussed and argued over. It becomes a physical sensation that is also lived as a profound spiritual act. The Passover rituals — clearing the house of leavened products, eating odd foods at a festive meal — are the physical embodiment of the Passover message: a liberation from the self you were, a taste of what your near and far ancestors went through, an act of denial meant to mark the season, and finally to strengthen your connection to your higher power. Hab a zissen Pesach — May you have a Sweet Passover!
A Glorious New Life Pastor Deborah Geweke
Christ Lutheran Church
The week begins triumphantly, with Jesus entering Jerusalem amidst cheers and waving palms. The people’s supposed Savior had arrived. It wasn’t too long, however, a mere day when clouds started rolling in and the excitement of Palm Sunday turned to ruin for Jesus and his followers. For, after a celebratory Passover Seder meal, Jesus was betrayed by one of his own…turned over to a fate that Jesus himself knew was coming. This was Good Friday, the day of his death. Not just any death, but crucifixion by many of his own followers. Christians even today mark these events with prayer and worship. The Good news is that these days do not end in death, but in the glorious resurrection from death of our Lord…who lives and reigns forever that we too might live a glorious new life like his. 4.17.2019 •
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The adoption fee for dogs over 6 months is $100 and felines over 6 months are $30. When you adopt from the Humane Society of Broward County the dogs and cats are spayed or neutered, microchipped, receive preliminary vaccinations, cats are feline leukemia tested, and dogs over 7 months are tested for heartworm. They also receive a flea/tick preventative, a 10-day limited health care plan from VCA Animal Hospitals, 30 days of Trupanion Pet Insurance and a bag of Purina ONE pet food. The HSBC opens daily at 10:30 and is located at 2070 Griffin Road, a block west of I-95. For more details call 954-989-3977 ext. 6. To see who else is looking for a home visit www.humanebroward.com.
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Wilton Drive Lane Reduction Engineer could lose license over faulty report By Sallie James A Fort Lauderdale engineer could lose her professional license for significantly under-estimating traffic counts for a much-publicized road narrowing project in Wilton Manors and Fort Lauderdale. The Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE) filed an administrative complaint in March against Christine W. Fanchi after Wilton Manors resident Boyd Corbin filed a complaint about Fanchi with the FBPE. Corbin, a Wilton Manors activist who ran for mayor in November 2018 and lost, said he read Fanchi’s proposal for lane elimination and didn’t think the numbers made sense. The FBPE read her engineering report and agreed. In question is the viability of a muchtouted road narrowing project that has transformed Wilton Drive into a chaotic construction zone in the heart of the city’s downtown. According to the complaint, Fanchi’s report was “materially deficient” because it grossly underestimated 2035 traffic volumes on the roadway. The report said traffic volume would increase 2.3-2.4 percent by 2035 when it should have said it would increase by 10.4 percent, the complaint states. “The impact of this error is that traffic delays at all intersections in 2035 … will be materially greater than those set out in the report,” the complaint states. An effort to reach Fanchi for comment was unsuccessful.
The underestimated traffic counts Transportation. The project will also upgrade will mean intersection failure at the roadway and pedestrian lighting, include new intersection of Wilton Drive and 13th drainage structures and upgrade the existing Street, a Level of Service “F,” according drainage system. to the complaint. The result would mean But motorists have complained the project lengthy traffic delays and the likelihood has swallowed up scarce parking spaces, of negative impacts on surrounding pedestrians say it has made walking dangerous neighborhoods, the complaint stated. and confusing, and some businesses are Franchi is accused struggling to stay afloat of failing to use “due because their entrances are care” by issuing a report obscured. that was “materially Supporters laud the deficient.” Fanchi also project’s intent to slow failed to sign and date motor vehicle traffic and the report. beautify the downtown. But “The report said it critics like Corbin fear it will would work for under cause gridlock. 20,000 vehicles a day. “I requested the report Right now there are because I wondered if it 20,000-22,000 vehicles would work,” Corbin said. a day. The report “They are really narrowing it contradicted itself,” from five lanes to two lanes. Corbin said. I thought it was too busy The project to narrow and it is. That was my hunch Northeast Fourth and that was verified by the - Boyd Corbin Avenue/Wilton Drive traffic data.” Wilton Manors activist from Sunrise Boulevard Wilton Manors Mayor to Northeast 26th Street Justin Flippen said this: to two lanes began in August and has “While we don’t know the final resolution of been criticized by both businesses and the inquiry into the engineering report, FDOT pedestrians. has confirmed that the Lane Elimination The project includes 7-foot-wide bicycle Application was reviewed by its engineers lanes and will widen sidewalks, upgrade at the time it was submitted and approved. pedestrian signals and modify pedestrian The jurisdiction of the operation of the road curb ramps to meet ADA requirements, remains within FDOT’s scope of responsibility. according to the Florida Department of FDOT has reported to us that it will not impact
“The report said it would work for under 20,000 vehicles a day. Right now there are 20,000-22,000 vehicles a day. The report contradicted itself.”
Christine W. Fanchi. Photo via the City of Fort Lauderdale.
the complete street project in Wilton Manors.” The Florida Board of Professional Engineers is requesting permanent revocation of Fanchi’s engineering license and the issuance of an administrative fine, placing Fanchi on probation and assessing her costs related to the investigation. “I think that other engineers are going to take note of it and they are not going to play games with the traffic data,” Corbin said. “It was not just an oversight.” WMG
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Recipe for Success
April 17, 2019 • Volume 6 • Issue 8 2520 N. Dixie Highway • Wilton Manors, FL 33305
By Sal Torre
Looking to open a business here in Wilton Manors? Want to do it quickly with no hassle, without proper permits, and without bothering with all the restrictions and fees that everyone else must incorporate into their business plan? Want to bypass the whole process and not be concerned with your neighbors’ quality of life? Well then, step right up, ‘cause I have the recipe for success to pass along. These few easy steps are perfectly tailored to how things have been working here in our Island City. First and foremost, the most important ingredient for this recipe is to track down a local, very popular not-for-profit with a cash hungry CEO to be your landlord. After that, it’s basically an easy slide to the bank as the money starts rolling in. Not content with your profit margin? Proceed directly to the second key ingredient for success — chutzpah. Go ahead and sue the local municipality
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that keeps pestering you to follow the rules of the game that all those other poor souls need to be concerned about. Cash in on that good name of your landlord, file that law suit, and turn up the volume ‘cause those poor neighbors don’t stand a chance complaining to their city commissioners. The party can easily go on for at least a good two-year run. So, go ahead, have some fun, let the good times roll baby. Challenge Fitness, the illegal business operating on the Pride Center’s campus, has followed this recipe word for word, and is proof that the recipe works. The Pride Center is the local popular not-for-profit landlord that has allowed this illegal business to operate on their campus, continuing to collect their rent, while turning a blind eye to the legal issues and responsibility to the neighboring community. The tenant and quite cunning business, Challenge Fitness, has been able to operate, make money, disregard city codes and laws, be a nuisance to neighbors, and have the chutzpah to sue the city. All this at the same time that the City of Wilton Manors hands over $200,000 of its Affordable Housing Fund to the Pride Center to assist with the center’s plans to build an affordable housing project. In this surefire recipe for success, the fact that the Pride Center initially entered into an illegal agreement with Challenge Fitness, due to the “overlooked” restrictions on the property prohibiting commercial business operations, should be of no concern. The fact that the business does not have proper licensing from the city, but still continues to operate also should be of no concern. The fact that surrounding neighbors have filed numerous complaints for loud music, glaring lights, off-hour operations, and other Code violations should also be of no
concern. Just some overlooked minor details. At our last City Commission meeting, Commissioner Gary Resnick inquired about the ongoing legal expenses to city taxpayers due to the issues that have continued now for many months. He went so far as to recommend stopping any further legal proceedings due to continued cost to the city. And, here is the final ingredient in the recipe: Wear them down, keep those legal expenses rising until the municipality tires out, gives up, and chooses to turn a blind eye. This taxpayer is absolutely fine with the continued legal expenses being incurred by the city. Turning a blind eye to this issue, allowing our laws and codes to become meaningless, and sacrificing the quality of life of the taxpaying neighbors who live next to this horrific neighbor is not an option for me. I would have been happier if our City Commission used the Affordable Housing Fund dollars as leverage to bring an end to this illegal business and the legal action coming from the campus of the Pride Center. Unfortunately, that opportunity has passed. However, there is one item to be concerned about that could cause this recipe not to be successful. That one minor component is the presence of community-based resistance. If the community keeps pressure on the elected officials not to turn a blind eye, my recipe for success will fail, no matter how well you stir the ingredients in the pot. So I wish you well on your quest to operate a business illegally and above the law, but you might want to bypass our Island City. This city has a very active community that will hinder you at every turn and not give in. That is what makes life just better here. WMG
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Bona Gives Back By Rick Karlin Since taking over the landmark Bona LGBT rights and those who work with Italian Restaurant more than two years HIV and AIDS care, issues and education. ago, Glen Weinzimer and his team have We also love animals and have worked made some significant changes, all while with pet rescue organizations as well as keeping the things about Bona that the those who save our turtles. We believe in celebrating the work and community enjoyed the most highlighting the energy of (including maintaining some the arts, the social groups like of the long-time servers). the Bears of South Florida, Bona also has instituted the choruses, the symphony some new policies. One of and others that light up our those is giving back to the world. In the past two years community. when we tallied what the Bona supports the community has helped give community through its back by the 10 percent that “Give Back Monday” policy, goes back every Monday donating 10 percent of each from dining, it totaled more check to a local charity. than $25,000. No check is As Weinzimer explains, - Glen Weinzimer Owner of BONA Italian enormous, but we hope the “We established our ‘Give Restaurant collective impact is.” Back Monday’ policy two In addition to that years ago. We wanted to be able to give back to the community program, those who announce that they consistently and help organizations are attending a play at Island City Stage principally in our backyard that work to before or after dining at the restaurant, enhance our community from the arts to will have 10 percent of their check total social groups that do good. We wanted donated to Wilton Manor’s resident to help those organizations that work on theater company. Neither of these
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Candela has revised its menu, reducing the price of many entrees by as much as 10%. It has also added some new dishes. Diners can now enjoy some new dishes; cerdo segoviano, a lasagna filled with a savory beef ragout and roasted branzino with shrimps in garlic sauce. Happy Hour features dozens of glasses of wine priced less than $10 a glass and a dozen or so traditional tapas dishes, also priced less than $10 each, including; olives, boquerones, patatas bravas, tortilla de patata, a variety of croquetas and steamed mussels. The Grille on the Drive will offer its buffet brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the regular price of $24.95. Plated dinner service, with seatings at 5, 7 and 9 p.m. will feature a special menu for $34.95. Courtyard Café will feature its regular menu, as well as a few specials on Easter Sunday and will also offer $3.50 Bloody Marys and $3 mimosas all day long.
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The Artist Who Paints With Her Voice
Parking, and Pooches, and Art (Oh, my!) By Justin Flippen
By Pier Angelo
Wilton Drive. Photo credit: Brendon Lies. Glenda Grainger. Photo via Glenda Grainger, Facebook.
For this edition of This, Justin, I want to focus on three important and recent quality of life matters. Parking on the Drive
A native of London, England, Glenda her age and when you listen to her full and Grainger has lived and performed all over the rich voice you feel her enjoyment of singing, which is technically flawless, always fresh world. Her entire life has been committed to the art and emotionally endearing. She is a symbol of of song and performance. She has graced many resilience. A life long supporter of the gay community, stages from Paris to Mexico and beyond. Her TV appearances over the years include The Johnny even when it was not fashionable, Grainger sat Carson “Tonight” show, plus several stints on down with SFGN for a lunch on The Drive. “I the Mike Douglas, Merv Griffin and Joey Bishop have been singing in Wilton Manors for many years and have a very large, loyal, gay following,” shows peppered with guest appearances. Grainger has also been on the Dean she said. “I have a very special connection with Martin and Hollywood Palace shows. She has them. I worked at Tropics for years, at the new performed as opening act for such legends as Chardees, at Angel’s restaurant piano bar on the Drive.” Jackie Mason and Milton Berle. “I work with Gary Lawrence, She has also performed with my piano accompanist,” she the Smothers Brothers, and many continued. “I sing and perform more. The list includes a hit throughout the year because I love record in the late 60s with “Mr. to interact with audiences and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang,” one of the enjoy the work of the songwriters. songs from the James Bond movie Singing comes naturally to me. I “Thunderball.” She was featured have the discipline to work hard in the Jerry Lewis movie, “Hook, and always learn something new. I Line & Sinker,” where she played am very happy, at this stage of my a lifeguard who gave Jerry Lewis life, to be where I am. I have been CPR and delivered mouth to mouth lucky to have been in love twice, resuscitation! - Glenda Grainger and would not want to change Grainger has become a cultural Musician anything in my life even if I could. and musical treasure and she is still Love is about caring, sharing and tirelessly delighting audiences with her electrifying stage presence. Her timeless making sacrifices.” Grainger is currently performing at Club repertoire runs the gamut from Broadway show tunes like “The Great American Songbook,” Silver (2209 Wilton Drive) every Saturday from jazz, and contemporary ballads sung in various 7-10 p.m. languages. Her show is not to be missed. WMG Grainger has been described as “the artist who paints with her voice.” She has more Visit her web site at voice and stamina than most singers half www.Glendagrainger.com
“I am very happy, at this stage of my life, to be where I am.”
We all know that finding a place to park on Wilton Drive is tough, and the construction has made it even challenging. Working with the Wilton Drive Improvement District (WDID) and as a tool to help business, the City Commission decided last month to suspend parking enforcement during the day until the roadway construction is finished at the end of September. Follow these simple guidelines, and start enjoying the limited, free, daytime parking along the Drive:
• Free parking is available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. only. • There is a four-hour maximum for free parking. • Parking fees kick in from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. daily, so be sure to pay for parking using the ParkMobile app or feed the meter. Some meters have been removed for construction, so paying for parking at spaces without meters is via ParkMobile only - use ParkMobile Zone 8021. • Be considerate of others. Please don’t monopolize parking spaces for longer than necessary. When you’ve completed your business, please be courteous to free up the parking space for other shoppers. Visitors to Wilton Drive also have the option to leave their cars at home, and use a ridesharing service. The city offers a $5 discount on Uber and Lyft rides (worth about three hours of parking fees) on Friday and Saturday nights. The WDID is sponsoring the same discounts on Wilton Wednesdays during the day, to encourage folks to come for lunch. Visit the city’s ride-sharing page at WiltonManors. com/669/Ride-Sharing for the latest discount codes.
dog park in South Florida. It was great fun to watch the more than 50 dogs that came to the grand reopening run, play, and interact. Our four-legged friends and their two-legged companions made the event a lot of fun. I am so pleased our city is committed to improving the quality of our parks, understanding that green space is a vital part of our city and what makes us a special community. Before visiting the park with your dog, you’ll need to obtain a permit, which will come with a key fob that provides entry into the dog play area. To learn more about how to apply, visit the dog park page on the city‘s website at WiltonManors.com/681/dog-park Art in the Island City One of the things I love most about our city is its dedicated volunteers and our children. Wilton Art is a community-based group supporting art installations and programs in our city. Through its elementary art 2019 competition, Wilton Art invited all 200 students in 4th and 5th grade at Wilton Manors Elementary to design entries using out of the box designs, colors, and materials. The art work was displayed throughout the city at City Hall, Claudia Castillo Art Gallery, Rosie’s Bar and Grill, and Publix. The top 10 finalists had their work presented and awarded at the April 9 City Commission meeting. We celebrated these talented students along with their families, art teacher, and administrators from the school.
From enjoying free parking on the Drive, to bringing pooches to their new dog park, and to celebrating the art of our children, we have many reasons to appreciate our quality of life, knowing that in so many ways, “life’s just better here.”
Colohatchee Dog Park Colohatchee Park reopened last month, after a million dollar renovation. There’s a walking trail, fitness zone, and a pristine mangrove preserve. The Dog Park has been enlarged, and I believe we now have the best
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Don’t Wear Your Easter Bonnet to the Passover Seder Where to eat for the holiday
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ith today’s blended families, it’s not unusual to celebrate the holidays of more than one culture. That sometimes creates conflicts, especially when Christmas and Hanukkah coincide. Luckily, this year, Passover and Easter happen to come one after another. Fortunately, they’re far enough apart that I’ll have the matzo ball soup cleared out of the fridge before I have to store the Easter ham. If you’d rather avoid that kind of meshugas, check out these dining out and catering options for both holidays.
From the matzo ball soup to the flourless desserts, TooJay’s has you covered from the first nosh to the last bissell of dessert. Brisket, roasted Cornish game hen, baked salmon fillet, baked stuffed Atlantic cod and herb roasted chicken are all available at each location. All entrées include a glass of kosher wine, matzo ball soup, gefilte fish or chopped liver, a potato pancake, carrot tzimmes, macaroons and coffee or tea. Passover begins with the first Seder on the evening of Friday, April 19. Reservations are required for in-restaurant dining with seatings, at 5 or 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The restaurant is also offering a complete feast to take home. For more information, including catering options, go to TooJays.com.
choice of brown sugar glazed spiral ham, leg of lamb roast with mint jelly or oven roasted whole turkey with gravy; a tossed or Caesar salad; carrots and green bean almandine; roasted or mashed potatoes; and dinner rolls. Priced at $179.95, the Supreme package offers everything in the Traditional package and the additional entrée options including spiral ham, leg of lamb roast or turkey breast and the choice of penne with broccoli or penne marinara. For more information call 954-572-5269 or visit DorisMarket.com. Big City Tavern will serve an entréebased Easter brunch from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 21. Specials include Easter candy doughnuts (strawberry glazed house made doughnuts with assorted Easter candies, including jelly beans, chocolate eggs and Peeps, ham and egg sliders with Swiss cheese on Hawaiian rolls). Dinner will be served from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Among the special entrees is coriander crusted rack of lamb with port wine reduction and foie gras filled prunes. For more information, call 954-727-0307 or visit BigCityLasOlas.com.
Luckily, this year, Passover and Easter happen to come one after another.
Doris Italian Market & Bakery is making holiday dinners easier with dinner packages for both Easter and Passover available now at all locations. Two Passover dinner packages are available; the Brisket dinner package ($14.95 per person) offers beef brisket, carrot and sweet potato tzimmes and three potato pancakes or roasted potatoes. The Passover dinner package ($19.95 per person) offers chicken soup with matzo balls; chopped liver; a choice of beef brisket, turkey breast, grilled London Broil or roast chicken entree; carrot and sweet potato tzimmes; the choice of green bean almandine or broccoli and a choice of potato pancakes, kugel or roasted potatoes. The Easter dinner packages are designed to serve from six to eight people. The Traditional package ($169.95) offers the
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The Grille on the Drive will offer its buffet brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the regular price of $24.95. Plated dinner service, with seatings at 5, 7 and 9 p.m. will feature a special menu for $34.95.
In observance of Good Friday, Kuro will feature Japanese fish specials on Friday, April 19 from 6 until 11:30 p.m. Specials include: steamed snapper with soy-dashi broth, ginger and scallions, whole fried
snapper with shiso tartar sauce, and grilled fish with fava-shiso puree. On Easter enjoy brunch, with a flavorful mix of brunch classics, extravagant raw bar options and delectable sweets, Easter brunch will offer an upgraded carving station featuring USDA prime rib and an elevated seafood station featuring snow crab claws. Guests will also be able to enjoy bottomless mimosas, Bloody Marys and champagne. The Easter brunch will be offered from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for $95 per person. For reservations, call 800-937-0010; or go to SeminoleHardRockHollywood.com.
Hungry for more?
Lona Cocina y Tequileria invites guests to celebrate Easter with its popular beachfront Bottomless Sunday Brunch for $48 per person. Brunch stations include chilaquiles and huevos rancheros; al pastor and barbacoa tacos made to order; oysters on the half shell and fresh ceviche; salmon mole, chicken poblano; and Mexican chocolate crepes made to order. Bottomless beverages include Bloody Mary’s, margaritas and mimosas. Lona is located at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. For reservations, call 954-245-3069 or go to LonaRestaurant.com.
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SFGN’s “OutSocial”: 5:30-7 p.m. at Hunters in Wilton Manors Come out to Hunters Thursday to meet your South Florida Gay News staff. Our monthly OutSocial event is the community’s chance to meet and mingle with everyone who makes your local source of LGBT news a reality. We are having a silent auction that will benefit “Broward House,” a local HIV non-profit.
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The Grille: Easter Brunch Buffett, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Happy Hour 4-9 p.m. half-price drinks Johnsons: Happy hour, half priced cocktails, $3 domestic, $4 imports, 5-9 p.m. with live twinks, jocks and men Boardwalk: $6 Sky Vodka special, with twink, jock, & male dancers
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Hunters: Karaoke at 8 p.m. Georgie’s Alibi: Service Industry Night, 20 percent off all food with current pay stub/ work ID and 2-4-1 drinks 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Matty’s Wilton Park: Fort Lauderdale Prime Gentleman free buffett, meet and greet at 5:30 p.m.
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Hunters: Happy Hour, with SFGN’s 2018 Best Bartender Greg N. from 3-8 p.m. Scandals Saloon: The Voice of Scandals Contest, $4 Stoli cocktails Gulf Stream Brewing Company: Drag Bingo at 8 p.m. Boardwalk: Locals Night, NO COVER, Open until 2 a.m.
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film The Miami edition of OUTshine Film Festival opens tonight with “Tell it to the Bees,” starring Anna Paquin, at 7 p.m. at the Black Archives at the Historic Lyric Theater Cultural Complex, 819 N.W. 2nd Ave. in Miami. The screening will be followed by an opening night party featuring tasty culinary demonstrations by local celebrity chefs. Tickets are $65 for the film and reception at OUTshineFilm.com.
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theater Juggerknot Theatre Company, award-winning creators of the immersive project Miami Motel Stories which travels to different neighborhoods to tell stories of the community, heads to trendy Wynwood this weekend and runs through May 4. “Wynwood Stories,” written by Juan Sanchez, will be presented at Wynwood Yard, 56 N.W. 29th St. in Miami. Tickets and more information at TheWynwoodStories.com.
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The tale of Peter Cottontail takes on a dark twist tonight with “Bad Bunnies,” the unhooked Easter party at the Manor Complex, 2345 Wilton Dr. in Wilton Manors. Hop along the bunny trail to the high energy sounds of DJ Scott Shepard. There’s no cover before midnight for Florida residents and everyone enjoys $3 rail drinks between 11 p.m. and 12 a.m. For more information, go to TheManorComplex.com.
Feeling crafty this holiday weekend? Make like Judy Garland and join the Easter parade today at Georgie’s Alibi/Monkey Bar in the Shoppes of Wilton Manors. Get out that hot glue gun and whip up a creative headpiece or basket. You just might win the Easter bonnet and best bear basket contests hosted by Miss Kitty at 4 p.m. Winners get a $150 gift card. For more information, go to AlibiWiltonManors.com.
Mondays are usually pretty slow, but, thanks to the OUTshine Film Festival, you have your pick of great films tonight. Head over to the Regal Cinemas South Beach, 1120 Lincoln Rd. in Miami Beach, for the moving features “The Harvesters” and “Sister Aimee,” or the equally hilarious “Men’s Shorts” from around the world. Tickets are $13. For tickets and a full festival schedule, go to OUTshineFilm.com.
Inspired by the beloved animated film, the touring production of the Broadway hit musical “Anastasia” arrives tonight at the Broward Center for performances through May 5. This dazzling show transports audiences from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Tickets start at $33.75 at BrowardCenter.org.
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he OUTshine LGBT Film Festival celebrates its 21st anniversary this month in Miami with an exceptionally diverse program of more than 85 features, documentaries and shorts from around the world. This year’s line-up includes a number of colorful period dramas, as well as features and documentaries spotlighting transgender characters and historical figures. Audiences are also treated to a number of foreign films that shed light on the plights of LGBT people living in oppressive countries, as well as bigger budget “Hollywood” features. SFGN got a sneak peak at some of the films being screened during the festival’s first weekend: “Tell it to the Bees” Annabel Jankel, director U.K./106 mins./English Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m. The Black Archives, Miami Gripped by a failing marriage and the responsibilities of having a young son, Lydia (Holliday Grainger) finds solace in her growing bond with the town’s recently returned female doctor Jean (Anna Paquin). But, this is the 1950s in post-WWII rural Scotland, and the women’s relationship prompts raised eyebrows in their provincial circles.
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SFGN: If you like Masterpiece on PBS, you’ll love this beautifully made film. It’s both thoughtful and thought-provoking with award-worthy performances by Grainger, Paquin and young Gregor Selkirk, playing Lydia’s son Charlie. “Dykes, Camera, Action!” Caroline Berler, director U.S.A./52 mins./English Saturday, April 20, 2 p.m. Regal Cinemas South Beach Lesbians didn’t always see themselves on screen. But between Stonewall, the feminist movement and 1970s experimental cinema, they built visibility and transformed the social imagination about queerness. The film introduces groundbreaking lesbian filmmakers, critics, and others, as they share moving and often hilarious stories. SFGN: The history of gay men in Hollywood has been documented many times on film, so it’s refreshing to hear the compelling stories—many firsthand—from the women who helped shape the film industry. “Papi Chulo” John Butler, director U.S.A./98 mins./English Saturday, April 20, 9:15 p.m. Regal Cinemas South Beach Cast adrift in Los Angeles, lonely TV weatherman Sean (Matt Bomer) drives past a middle-aged Latino migrant worker standing outside a hardware store looking for work. He decides to hire this kind-looking man—to be his friend. They build a sort of friendship— until Sean becomes consumed with a deeper obsessive need. SFGN: We swear we saw a “CSI” or “Law & Order: SVU” episode about a serial killer who picks up day workers and murders them. Sean has some serious issues (he’s not a psychopath), but Matt
Molly Shannon stars as poet Emily Dickenson in “Wild Nights with Emily,” screening next week at the OUTshine Film Festival in Miami. Credit: Greenwich Entertainment.
Bomer manages to finesse the challenging role. (He’s also pretty to look at, too!) “Wild Nights with Emily” Madeleine Olnek, director U.S.A./84 mins./English Sunday, April 21, 7 p.m. Regal Cinemas South Beach This is the story of the secret life of Emily Dickinson (Molly Shannon). The poet’s persona, popularized since her death, is that of a reclusive spinster, a delicate wallflower too sensitive for this world. This film explores the vivacious, irreverent side of her that was covered up for many years and recently revealed. SFGN: This is such an important step in dispelling the myth of Emily Dickenson’s life and presumed sexuality, but the casting simply gets in the way. Molly Shannon will always be “Superstar” Mary Margaret Gallagher and many scenes almost demand “SNL” punchlines. “Riot Girls” Jovanka Vuckovic, director U.S.A./90 mins./English Sunday, April 21, 9:15 p.m. Regal Cinemas South Beach Set in a world where adults have mysteriously died, “Riot Girls” is the story of
a teenage girl who is called to action when her brother is captured by rivals and set to be executed. Joined by the girl who has always loved her, she tears through the crumbling suburbs on a violent road marked by betrayal, sexual discovery and brutal justice. SFGN: It’s rare to find a credible sci-fi or horror film at most LGBT festivals—until now. While “Riot Girls” occasionally lapses into unapologetic camp, it’s easy to get lost in this post-apocalyptic, co-ed “Lord of the Flies” world. “The Harvesters” (“Die Stropers”) Etienne Kallos, director South Africa/102 mins./Afrikaans with English subtitles “The Harvesters” is a raw, atmospheric drama about masculinity in South Africa’s “Bible Belt.” In this conservative farming territory, Janno is different—a delicate and sensitive boy. When his religious mother takes in a Pieter, a hardened street orphan, she asks Janno for help. SFGN: This is not the stereotypical coming out film that dominated LGBT festivals for decades. The setting is beautiful and the script is nuanced, emphasizing the primal struggle between the boys for love and acceptance.
The OUTshine Film Festival runs Thursday, April 18 through Sunday, April 28. Most screenings are at the Regal Cinemas South Beach, 1120 Lincoln Rd. in Miami Beach. For a complete schedule and tickets, go to OUTshineFilm.com. Read next week’s issue of SFGN for a roundup of films from the festival’s closing weekend.
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hat’s in a name? For many transgender and non-binary people, their birth names can be painful daily reminders of the misunderstanding they face. “My Name is Now” is a poetry and installation project that will illuminate the stories of trans and gender non-conforming individuals and amplify the voices of those most affected by policy and prejudice. The project is part of “O, Miami,” an annual month-long festival that aims to expose every resident of Miami-Dade County to verse—in one form or another. The workshop, facilitated by Elia Khalaf and June Romero in collaboration with the Yes Institute, will bring together a group of trans, non-binary, and gender nonconforming youth to write poems that will be displayed in the form of bathroom signs throughout the HistoryMiami Museum and other public spaces. “The project came about as a result of my own relationship with my name,” explained Khalaf, a graduate art therapy student. “Because [Elia] is non-binary, I’m often misidentified, based on my name. It came from a personal place.” Khalaf, a 27-year-old immigrant originally from Lebanon, describes his own gender identity as an “interesting relationship” and noted that a name can become a “manifesto” for people who don’t fit into society’s gender stereotypes. “I decided to tackle a project that would support this population and their
relationships with their names,” Khalaf said. Choosing their own name is a vital process while trans people transition to their true gender. The act of self-naming becomes a significant one-word manifesto marking rebirth, representing a cultural background or departure from it, while an added surname can spell independence and/or family acceptance. Thereafter, dead-naming, or referring to a person by their previous and imposed birth name, is considered oppressive. The written poems will be showcased as signage on the restroom doors of Miami, the city’s inconspicuous sites of identity. Given the politicization of trans bathroom use in recent years, Khalaf thought bathrooms just might be the perfect setting for the exercise. “Restrooms have historically been an area where there has been segregation and regulations. It started with race, but shifted to gender,” Khalaf said. “They are so divisive.” On Thursday, April. 19, 15 youth will embark on a poetic journey with Khalaf and Romero at HistoryMiami Museum. The participants will work within the safe, inclusive space to share their own stories and craft those experiences and raw emotions into a poem. Eventually, they will emerge from that safe space and inject their words into the public conversation through the bathroom signs that will be on display for weeks to come. “Words do have power,” concluded Khalaf.
For more information about “My Name is Now” and “O, Miami,” go to OMiami.org.
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Bohemian Rhapsody Showing
Friday, April 19 at the Pride Center, 2040 N. Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors. The film is a celebra-tion of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer, Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and convention to become one of history’s most beloved entertainers. Free Admission.
Troy Roberts & Nu Jive
Friday, April 19 13 at the Arts Garage, 94 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach. The convening of five soulful beings who take the listener on a creative journey through the architecture of Troy’s original composi-tions. The music is an eclectic, yet head-bopping concoction of Soul, Funk, R&B and Gospel music, all musically glued together by each member’s deep sense of Jazz etiquette. Tickets $34 to $45. Visit artsga-rage.org.
*Dancing in the Street
Friday, April 26 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. located throughout Oakland Park Main Street (NE 12 Avenue). A free live music festival featuring some of South Florida’s most popular musical per-formers. Free to attend. For details call 954-630-4500.
Broward Support Services PFLAG
Tuesdays in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs and Southwest Ranches. A support group for parents of LGBT youth 13 to 21. Free. Visit SunServeYouth.com for dates and locations.
SunServe Youth Group
Tuesdays and Thursdays in Fort Lauderdale, Southwest Ranches, Coral Springs and Hollywood. A support group and night of fun for LGBT youth 13 to 21. Free. Visit SunServeYouth.com for dates and times.
Survivor Support
First and third Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Broward Health Imperial Point Hospital cafeteria, 6401 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. Find support from counselors and peers who have lost loved ones to suicide. Call the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention at 954-384-0344 or visit FISPOnline.org.
broward county *Dancing in the Street
Friday, April 26 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. located throughout Oakland Park Main Street (NE 12 Avenue). A free live music festival featuring some of South Florida’s most popular musical performers. Free to attend. For details call 954630-4500.
Bohemian Rhapsody Showing
Friday, April 19 at the Pride Center, 2040 N. Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors. The film is a celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer, Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and convention to become one of history’s most beloved entertainers. Free Admission.
Under Pressure Art Show
April 5 to May 4, Reception Saturday, Aptil 20 at 6 p.m. at the Claudia Castillo Art Studio, 2215 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. Artist Hugh
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Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Arts and Crafts Social Club in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy a two-for-one ‘freestyle’ painting session with hands on assistance as needed. Tickets $20. Visit artsandcraftssocialclub.com
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Every Wednesday from 12:15 to 1:15 pm at 41 NE 1st St 33060, Pompano Beach. Indulge your creative side in this free hands-on program. Bring your own lunch or grab a bite to eat at the in-house cafe.
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Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Latinos Salud Clubhouse, 2300 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Get one-on-one life coaching from certified CRCS coaches. For guys living with HIV, their partners, and anyone who identifies as transgender. Free. Call 954-7656239 or visit LatinosSalud.org.
Lauderdale Bridge Club Lessons and Games
Mondays at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 401 SE 15th St. in Fort Lauderdale. Join the club for bridge lessons and try your hand at some games. Cost $4. Call 610-401-6475 or visit MarpleBridgeClub.com.
palm beach county Troy Roberts & Nu Jive
Friday, April 19 13 at the Arts Garage, 94 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach. The convening of five soulful beings who take the listener on a creative journey through the architecture of Troy’s original compositions. The music is an eclectic, yet head-bopping concoction of Soul, Funk, R&B and Gospel music, all musically glued together by each member’s deep sense of Jazz etiquette. Tickets $34 to $45. Visit artsgarage.org.
Chinese Lantern Festival Exhibit
Now to June 9 at the Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach. Viewers will have the opportunity to further examine the intricate details of these twofoot-wide and eight-foot-high panels with digital images provided on a tablet, as well as enhanced details of a related handscroll titled Colourful Lanterns at Shangyuan. Visit Norton.org for details.
Special Topics in Chinese Art
April 4, 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. at the Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach. In this three-class course, Dr. Yi explores the fifth-century Yungang Caves – a World Heritage site; the legendary Silk Road; and fascinating archaeological finds from the past 50 years. Tickets $65. Visit Norton.org.
Art After Dark
Fridays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach. View an exhibition, attend a talk, participate in an art activity, enjoy a performance, concert, or film, sip cocktails, and dine in the Museum’s elegant new bar and restaurant. Free admission. Visit Norton.org.
Palm Beaches Prime Timers
Second Saturdays at 3 p.m. at Compass GLCC, 201 N. Dixie Highway in Lake Worth. An active fraternal and social organization dedicated to bring together mature gay and bisexual men for friendship, activities, support, and personal growth for the best times of our lives. Free. Call 561- 533-9699 or visit CompassGLCC.com.
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May 11, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Miami Theater Center, 9806 NE 2nd Ave, Miami Shores. MTC is thrilled to present Arch8 – an energetic, interactive dance company all the way from Copenhagen! Inspired by the classic video game, this innovative performance received the People’s Choice Victor Award at IPAY in Montreal. After successfully touring Europe and North America, they arrive to Miami this May, closing out our outstanding 2018/19 season. Call 305-751-9550 for details.
Arsht Center Farmers Market
Mondays from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza for the Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. Purchase fresh food from local farmers, including fruits, vegetables, meats, prepared foods, as well as chefs, live music, and cooking demonstrations. Tickets $45 to $75. Free. Visit ArshtCenter.org/en/Visit/Dining.
Miami Log Cabin Republicans
Fourth Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. at Casa Larios, 7705 W. Flagler St. in Miami. Meet with other like-minded people and hear from speakers in the community. Visit LogCabin. org/chapter/florida-miami.
key west Comedy Key West
Thursday and Friday at 8:30 pm at the Bottlecap’s Blue Room, 1128 Simonton Street, Key West. Come enjoy drinks and jokes at the weekly comedy nights! Local talent sure to get you laughing is showcased each week. Tickets $15 at the door. Visit comedykeywest.com
Aqua Idol
Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Aqua Key West, 711 Duval St. in Key West. Support your local artists and vote for your favorite! Benefits Waterfront Playhouse. Call 305-2940555 or visit AquaKeyWest.com.
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