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FGN Publisher Norm Kent took home a second place award for Investigative Reporting in the Florida Press Association’s annual contest last month.

His story, The Rise and Fall of the Florida Agenda, explored the collapse of the LGBT media company. The Florida Agenda launched when the South Florida Blade folded in 2009. The Agenda, and its owner Bobby Blair, eventually attempted to create an LGBT media empire through several prominent acquisitions of other LGBT media outlets across the country including Frontiers in LA, Next Magazine in New York and Fun Maps.

Here’s an excerpt from the story:

Bobby Blair had a dream. A vision. He wanted to take a small paper from Wilton Manors, the Florida Agenda, and transform it into a worldwide LGBT phenomenon. He tried. He crashed. He burned. And took a lot of people down with him in the process.

After gobbling up numerous iconic LGBT publications across the country, taking his company public, blowing through millions of dollars from investors, today there is nothing left but ashes, and hollow promises that unpaid creditors will one day be compensated.

Multimedia Platforms Worldwide (MMPW), the parent company of the Agenda, is today nothing more than a case being postponed again and again. It’s sitting on the docket of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida, deferred again last week for another 30 days, for what the judge said will be “the last time.”

SFGN’s investigative report illuminates and tracks the tedious proceedings, up through and including last week’s “last and final” postponement.

Having branded themselves as the “leading LGBTQ media publishers in America,” MMPW was publishing market wire press releases promoting and advertising themselves nationwide. While Blair promoted MMPW as a worldwide company the truth was Florida Agenda only published 5,000 copies a week in South Florida while Next published 15,000 in NY, a far cry from the global LGBT media leader he billed the company to be.

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“This is an event you do not want to miss,” said Dylan Brooks, Compass HIV Testing & Mpowerment Coordinator. “Who knew you could have fun, dance the night away, win some amazing prizes, and help those living with or affected by HIV here in South Florida?”

The Compass White Party takes place on Sept. 29 from 7 p.m. to Midnight at Penny’s at the Duke in Lantana. Penny’s address is 902 N Dixie Highway in Lantana.

Compass’ White Party is held in recognition of National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NGMHAAD).

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Compass’ White Party will include raffles, jello shots and drag queens/kings. The money raised goes to help those affected and infected by HIV/AIDS in Palm Beach County.

The proceeds raised from this year’s event will benefit the SMART Ride, the 165-mile bike ride from Miami to Key West that raises money for HIV/AIDS in Florida.

Compass is the LGBT community center in Palm Beach County.

For more information about the Compass White Party, contact Dylan Brooks at Dylan@CompassGLCC.com.

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America’s First Bi Pride Held in West Hollywood

Lesbian Couple Battles Hotel’s Anti-Gay Comments A lesbian couple staying in an English hotel were “in shock” when they received an email from the owner that claimed “people like you should be put in a cage with the rest of the wild animals.”

The statement followed arguments between the couple and the owner.

Nicole Calder and Lauren Inglis claimed that their room was filthy, and the loud, partying guests next door were approaching them with homophobic comments. Hotel owner Andy Singh, however, said the room was clean and there is no proof that the neighbors said anything.

After he sent the offending email, Singh backtracked.

“Under no circumstances have I anything against gay people, this is simply an excuse for a refund I am against liars which she clearly is,” he wrote.

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The city of West Hollywood teamed up with social community AmBi and the Human Rights Chapter to hold the country’s first city-wide Bi Pride event on Sept. 22.

Half of the LGBT community identifies as bisexual, a recent study found, and the idea for an event came up in discussion after the city recognized Celebrate Bisexuality Day last year. Despite these statistics, however, AmBi Director Ian lawrence-Tourinho believes that bierasure remains a problem.

People are “threatened by bisexuality” because it blurs the lines between straight and gay “that people find very reassuring,” he said to the Los Angeles Blade. AmBi is even booed by the rest of the LGBT community when they march in the LA Pride Parade.

So because the bi community isn’t recognized “time and time again,” he said, they’re making spaces for themselves.

Nicole Calder and Lauren Inglis (left).

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say ‘your type of people.’ If that’s not homophobic, I don’t know what is,” Inglis said.

The hotel room was reserved through Booking.com, whose officials are working to arrange a refund, reported Advocate.

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New York Fashion Week Show Features Only Trans and Non-Binary Models Clothing brand Marco Marco put on a New York Fashion Week show for their new Collection Seven line — but all of the 34 models were either transgender or non-binary, marking the first time this has happened in Fashion Week history.

The brand’s designer, Marco Morante, has had transgender and non-binary models in his previous shows, but noticed that “their presence was often overshadowed by cis gay men.” So this year, he wanted something to change.

“I wanted to create a space to celebrate trans bodies. This was an opportunity for their presence to be undeniable and reinforce that trans is beautiful,” he told Mic. The show also presented diversity in body type.

“I’m too thick for industry standards and not thick enough for plus size. It was nice to be on a runway where none of that mattered … the fashion industry

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Around the World

Exploring LGBT News Events Across the Globe

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Ban on Lesbian Film Lifted in Kenya

Romania May Change Marriage Definition to Oppose LGBT Couples

The film “Rafiki,” which was previously banned by the Kenyan government for its LGBT themes, has been allowed to premiere in the country for a week.

This window allows it to be eligible for Kenya’s foreign-film Oscars submission.

The new ruling comes after director of “Rafiki” Waruni Kaihu sued the government over the ban, saying that it limited her right to free speech and expression.

The film was originally banned by the Kenya Film Classification Board in April, who said it was trying to “legitimize lesbianism” and “counter to the laws and the culture of the Kenyan people,” a country where homosexuality is illegal.

But Wilfrida Okwany, the judge who made the ruling, said she was “not convinced that Kenya is such a weak

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society that its moral foundation will be shaken by seeing such a film … One of the reasons for artistic creativity is to stir the society’s conscience even on very vexing topics such as homosexuality,” reported Variety.

families living in Romania right now are all threatened by this proposal,” Katrin Hugendubel, European advocacy director at the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (IGLA), said.

Romania is ranked 35 out of 49 European countries when it comes to LGBT rights, according to the IGLA’s European branch.

Most public disapproval comes from the widespread Orthodox Church.

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Thousands of Chinese Activists Lobby for Same-Sex Marriage

Gay Arabic Magazine Features Trans Man on Cover

A Chinese legal code dealing with sexual harassment, divorce, and family planning was submitted to the public for two months of comment — and thousands of people are pushing for it to legalize same-sex marriage as well.

The leader of the movement is Sun Wenlin, whose court application to be married to his partner was denied two years ago. His recent social media post on how to submit LGBT-friendly code amendment proposals went viral, and his campaign signatures jumped from 5,000 to over 20,000 in a day.

They have to act now, because “We don’t know how long we would have to wait for the next change to submit opinions on the civil code,” he said, reported Reuters.

Wenlin hopes this discussion can

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“Rafiki.”

Romania’s citizens will vote on whether or not to tweak the definition of marriage from “spouse” to specifically one man and one woman on Oct. 7.

The senate and Constitutional Court approved of the referendum following a petition signed by three million Romanians who supported the change, saying it would help preserve the “traditional family.” Same-sex marriages are illegal in the country, and “could result in making it impossible to protect same-sex unions in the future,” said Amnesty International according to the Independent.

“This referendum is essentially asking people to approve discriminating against their neighbours, colleagues, friends and family members. Rainbow families, diverse family groups, loving

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speed up legal recognition, and Beijing lawyer Zhu Bao would agree.

“Discussion of the provisions that have an impact on the legitimate interests of the community will make lawmakers face up to the existence of gender minorities,” he said.

The bill is expected to be finalized in 2020.

Jordan-based LGBT magazine “My.Kali” has featured a topless trans man on its cover for the first time.

My.Kali, which has been published in Arabic since 2016, has been highly criticized by the country, but since it’s online it can’t be censored or banned and the group behind it can’t be prosecuted.

“My.Kali” founder and publisher Khalid Abdel-Hadi said the cover and its corresponding story were meant to bring accurate representation in a region whose local media skews the LGBT community.

“Sensationalist stories that dehumanize us as a community lie at one end of the spectrum, and the lack of acknowledgement or of objective/neutral stories lie at the other. A second and related issue is the lack of personal stories of lived experience,” he said.

Rashed, the trans man featured by “My.Kali.”

Gay sex is legal in Jordan, but a 2013 Pew Research study found that 97 percent of those polled said “homosexuality should not be tolerated,” Gay Star News reported.

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World’s First Queer Gaming Exhibition Comes to Berlin Tucker Berardi

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or more than 30 years, LGBTQ themes “I’ve been doing research on LGBTQ have been incorporated into the issues in games for a long time (13 years in world of video games — both from fact), and can tell you this will be the most the developers themselves and through fan comprehensive publication on the history modification. of LGBTQ content in digital games, key This December, that history will be moments in mainstream and independent showcased at Schwules Museum Berlin game production, and queer gaming in RAINBOW ARCADE, an exhibition communities,” Shaw wrote in an email. featuring a wide variety of The museum will launch a multimedia exhibits including crowdfunding campaign on “Now more playable titles, concept Sept. 18 on Kickstarter to fund than ever, it is drawings, fan modifications and a catalog for the upcoming documentaries. important that we exhibition. The goal is to raise The exhibition will explore enough funds to produce and work to preserve contemporary pop culture ship 1,000 copies (about $29 the rich, creative questions of representation, each). If successful, the catalog stereotypical and will be the first comprehensive legacy of the discriminatory narratives in introduction to queer gaming LGBTQ community entertainment, and how video history, and will contain and around the games have facilitated social present the extensive research world.” discourse and discussions over behind the RAINBOW ARCADE the years. and LGBTQ Game Archive.

- C.M. Ralph “Catalogs like this one are For those unable to make Video game Developer going to be absolutely vital for the trip to Berlin, the catalog making sure that the history will offer a standalone reading of LGBTQ games is visible in the future for experience appraising and contributing people who are starting to research video to the ongoing conversation on diversity, game history,” Zoyander Street, new media representation, discrimination and politics artist and developer said. in popular culture.

This also marks the first time that the “Now more than ever, it is important that LGBTQ Game Archive will be presented in a we work to preserve the rich, creative legacy museum. The Archive is an extensive history of the LGBTQ community around the world, of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and so that colorful threads are woven into the queer content in video games, organized by tapestry of our planet’s cultural history,” Adrienne Shaw from Temple University Lew video game developer C. M. Ralph said.

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Aqua Girl Returns The annual women’s event comes to South Beach Cameren Boatner

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f you think reading is a drag, you ain’t seen nothing yet!

A new series in Lake Worth plans to turn that notion on its head and turn up at the same time. ‘Drag Story Time’ is a collaboration with Compass Community Center and the Book Cellar Lake Worth.

The premiere event is Sept. 26, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Book Cellar. The story time is for all ages and will feature different drag performers reading some of their favorite

books. It wouldn’t be a drag show without a performance – so you can expect those too.

For the first event, Charlotte Shotgun will read an excerpt from E.B. White’s Charlotte Web. She will then perform a couple of songs.

“It’s an opportunity for the community to come together and have some fun,” said Chief Bookseller Todd Ketcham.

This is the first of more events to come.

Admission is free. The Book Cellar is located at 801 Lake Avenue, in Lake Worth.

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t’s the largest party event week for women who love women, and it’s a party for a cause.

Aqua Girl is a charity event that benefits the Aqua Foundation for Women, a notfor-profit foundation that promotes the equality, strength, health, and visibility of LBTwomen.

“Everyone who attends gets to enjoy themselves and do good at the same time,” iCandee Events owner, Lynn Bove said.

The foundation provides direct funding, support and programs for the LGBT community. They also give grants and scholarships to leaders in the LGBT community.

Hosted at the oceanfront resort in the heart of South Beach, The National Hotel, Aqua Girl will be a week of parties and

Join in the fun

Dates, times and places of Aqua Girl events—all are 21 and over.

Sept. 27  10 p.m.-4 a.m.: What’s Your Sign?; Elements themed kick off party at Cafeina; $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

Sept. 28  11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Play; Pool party at the Aqua Girl host hotel, The National Hotel; free 10 p.m.-4 a.m.: Dulce; Latin and Caribbean dance party at the Pearl Lounge (2nd floor of Nikki Beach); $20 in advance or $35 at the door.

Sept. 29  11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Aqualicious Pool Party; The National Hotel; $25 in advance, $35 at the door or VIP $75 (VIP entry is limited).  10 p.m.-4 a.m.: GIRLTOPIA—The Future Is Female; Aqua Girl’s signature dance event at the Treehouse; $20 in advance or $30 at the door.

Sept. 30  11 a.m.-7 p.m.: Evolution Tea Dance presented by IMPULSE; co-ed pool party with back to back DJ’s at The National Hotel; $10 in advance or $20 at the door.  9 p.m.-2 a.m.: Recovery; official Aqua Girl wrap party with karaoke and dancing at Sweet Liberty; $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

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events, some offsite, starting at $155 a night.

All events are 21 and over.

This year, Aqua Girl has moved its dates to September 27 through October 1.

They are expecting over 5,000 women to attend for the 4 days.

Aqua Girl is celebrating 19 years of giving back to the community, and Alison Burgos, founder of the event said she is “elated to come back and bring old and new friends together to create a reinvigorated Aqua Girl festival that is modern, and fresh.”

One of the highlights of the week is the co-ed Evolution Tea Dance on Sunday. Bove said it’s “great to see both the guys and the girls having fun with each other.” This year, DJ/Producer Cindel and DJ Whitney Day will be spinning.

“We are so excited to be working with Aqua Girl again this year. We are always looking for new and exciting ways to elevate guests’ experiences while providing our own unique, fun and edgy advocacy,” said Eric Minor, Events Director at Impulse Group.

Impulse Group is a volunteer coalition of gay men, dedicated to promoting the sexual health of gay men around the world, in collaboration with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation. If co-ed isn’t your style, there are plenty of other female-only events.

“With nine cultural events, and parties to satisfy an array of tastes, everyone can join in the fun,” Bove said.

For tickets, visit www.aquagirl.org. For The National Hotel reservations, visit www.aquagirl.org, or call 305532-2311 and use code “Aqua Girl18.”

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NEWS local Photo from #whatsyourelephant workshop & panel discussion.

Photos courtesy of Louis Davis, via NikiArtStudio.com.

Miami Man Robs, Rapes Gay Man and Dies in Police Shootout Brittany Ferrendi

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Niki Lopez Unleashes Her Elephant Deon C. Jefferson

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hen people normally say “there’s an elephant in the room,” it’s generally associated with a negative connotation. Often it can also lead to others throwing shade. Creative multimedia artist and LGBT activist, Niki Lopez is changing that paradigm and bringing fresh light to the historical phrase. “What’s’ Your Elephant” uses a combination of art exhibits, interactive installations, and workshops to provoke and facilitate meaningful discussions unveiling issues around gender, discrimination, and abuse.

WYE works with the public, at risk groups, and communities. They also collaborate with community groups, artists, non-profits, and corporate organizations.

WYE Artists Talk and open mic will take place on Sept. 29 at the 1310 Gallery in Fort Lauderdale. WYE’s closing night will feature an artist talk with all of the visual artists within the exhibition. There is a total of 18 gifted artists in the show including Lopez, Adewale Adenle, Natalya Kochak, Teepop, Mary Catello, Wilbert Simpson, Naomi Ross, Tabatha Murda, Artists for Black Lives Matter Collective and Stonewall National Museum & Archives.

The artist talk will be followed by an Open Mic hosted by Alana DaCostas from Kr8tive Uprising. WYE premiered its latest exhibition in August. The closing exhibition commemorates five years since it debuted at the 1310 Gallery. One of the highlights of the exhibit is a self portrait, mixed media video installation by Lopez herself. It’s a creative installation that blends performance art and a childhood poem Lopez wrote during her

adolescent years. “Caressed” is one of those thought-provoking pieces that leaves you wanting more. Prepare yourself accordingly.

Recently, Lopez has received nationwide media exposure as she shared her “elephant” with People magazine and Discovery Channel’s “Cults” series. As a child, Lopez was raised in an abusive cult that was into secrecy.

“I felt vulnerable, nervous but also a sense of responsibility. It’s tough to talk about some of the situations that I grew up [in] as my norm,” mentioned Lopez. “In the back of my mind, I know I will also have to prepare myself for the backlash from current cult members, many who have never met the man personally but they need to support the lies and they view me as a threat.”

Thanks to her efforts, as well as others, the cult was brought down. “It makes me realize the impact of ‘What’s Your Elephant’ and how it’s needed in so many communities and I have a responsibility to push it further,” Lopez declared. “I take a deep breath and just put one foot in front of the other.”

WYE produces an array of emotions.

With an event that encompasses so many elements, don’t be surprised if you leave the exhibit feeling better than when you arrived. “I want people to feel they are not alone. There is strength in community.

We can all lean on each other,” Lopez said.

“I want artists to feel there is a space to put this type of work and encourage other artists to explore their elephants and know its a relevant art form that has purpose and impact.”

resh out of prison two months ago, an excon was killed in a police shootout after robbing and raping a man, then pulling an assault weapon on police.

“It seemed like a war. It was impressive,” an onlooker of the shootout told the Miami Herald. “Police cars came down the street along with two helicopters pursuing him. I’d say it was about 30 or 40 police cars.”

The 40-year-old was pursued by police in Little Havana, Miami after committing the violent hate crime on a security guard after meeting him at an adult store. The two men went to the victim’s apartment, where the shooter pulled out a gun, made the victim take off his clothes, and forcibly raping him with the barrel of his gun.

According to the reports, the shooter said “All gay men should be dead” and “I should shoot you in the ass,” also using a homophobic slur in Spanish.

After, the shooter left the apartment with $500 in cash as well as jewelry worth

thousands of dollars. The police report stated “The offender told him if he called police he was going to kill him.”

The shooter was found at a gas station after the victim reported the crime. Seeing that police had found him, he pulled out his AK-47 assault rifle and opened fire.

After giving chase from multiple police cars and helicopters, the shooter crashed into a truck. He tried again to open fire on police, but according to reports 19 police officers shot back.

As a result, the shooter was killed. There were no civilian injuries.

A detective told the victim, “You can go home in peace. It’s all over.”

The shooter was released from prison on July 1, according to NewNowNext. He served over a decade for kidnappings, aggravated battery, carjacking with a deadly weapon, fleeing and eluding police, and aggravated assault on a police officer.

For more information on What’s your Elephant, visit NikiArtStudio.com/whats-your-elephant/ The event is free and open to the general public.

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Second Sex Offender Worked At Pride Center State Attorney subpoenas employment records Jason Parsley

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obert Bryant came to work as a maintenance employee at the Pride Center at Equality Park in Wilton Manors on August 27, 2013, two years before the playground for children opened up there. He was terminated involuntarily on September 12, 2016, one year after it opened.

SFGN has learned that Bryant, also known press time, he has not responded. as Robert Genarzio, was a twice convicted Boo told SFGN in August that there are no sex offender, whose employment at the Pride known sex offenders currently working at Center violated state law, and may lead to his the Center. arrest.

“There are no known current employees of The Broward County State Attorney’s The Pride Center with sex offender records,” office confirmed Bryant’s employment, after Boo said. “In addition, with the exception the Pride Center was required to respond to of the case you have previously reported a subpoena issued by the Sex Crimes Unit of [Clarence Collins], I have been unaware of the prosecutor’s office. any current or former employees with sex The Pride Center’s CEO, Robert Boo, offender records.” declined to reply to SFGN’s Earlier this year SFGN obtained requests in August to confirm an email from 2015 from his employment. local activist Michael Rajner “As you know, The Pride to the Wilton Manors City Center is legally unable Commission expressing to respond to specific concerns over the playground questions about current or project in regards to sex former employees, including offenders. whether or not someone is or “As The Pride Center moves was an employee,” Boo said. forward with their playground Actually, there is no such as LGBT safe space for LGBT state law. SFGN reached families and children, I do hope out to several lawyers who they run level 2 background specialize in employment law checks on their employees that refuted this assertion. and volunteers to ensure those However, Boo spoke to who are sexual offenders the media at length when it are properly screened so not was discovered that Clarence to endanger the safety and Collins, another convicted welfare of those families,” sex offender, was discovered Rajner wrote. to have been working there After obtaining the email - Robert Boo for 15 years.

SFGN reached out to City Pride Center CEO SFGN conducted a fourManager Leigh Ann Henderson month investigation in order to see what steps the city took. to confirm that the Robert Bryant “The City worked with the Pride employed at the center was the same Robert Center during the design and build phase of Bryant that worked at the center. Several the playground to ensure that the structures other people who use the center’s facilities were permitted, constructed, and inspected confirmed his identity, but SFGN declined to for compliance with the South Florida publish the story until it was authenticated Building Code,” she said. “The Pride Center by authorities. That confirmation came campus is privately owned and the City does last week from the Broward County State not have any Ordinances that govern private Attorney’s Sex Crimes Unit. playground safety.”

SFGN reached out to Boo again, but as of After the stories about Collins appeared in

“I have been unaware of any current or former employees with sex offender records.”

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Robert Bryant. Photo via FDLE.

SFGN the newspaper received an anonymous tip that a second sex offender, besides Collins, worked side by side with him. SFGN then took the steps to acquire Bryant’s court records detailing his convictions.

According to the probable cause affidavit from Bryant’s first arrest in 1982 he was charged with “sexual battery on a person 11 years old or younger.”

He pled no contest to having intercourse with the child and forcing the 11-yearold to perform oral sex on him. He was subsequently sentenced to four years of probation and counseling.

In 1992, he was charged again, this time accused of having intercourse with his stepdaughter, who was under 12 years old.

He was found guilty, declared a felon, and sentenced to 10 years of probation. He did not make it.

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Bryant was arrested again, and his probation was violated. He was found guilty again, and given a new sentence by the Judge.

This time, in March of 2003, Bryant AKA Genarzio was sentenced to 20 years in state prison for violating the terms and conditions of his second probationary sentence.

After serving 7 years, he was released as a convicted sexual offender in 2010, and listed on Florida’s sex offender registry, under both of his names.

As a convicted sex offender, Bryant, was required to report his residence and places of employment on a regular basis to law enforcement authorities. Bryant now lives in Georgia.

SFGN has no information to prove whether the Pride Center ever knew of Bryant’s past sex offender history, or if he had any contact with children at the playground.

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Robin Roberts and Sam Champion to Be Honored at Task Force Gala in Miami

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The black-tie gala provides an opportunity to see and be seen for hundreds of the community’s opinion leaders and decision-makers. The gala will feature Emmy Awardwinning actor and musician Jai Rodriguez as its emcee for the evening. Rodriguez is best known as the “Culture Vulture” on the original version of “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.” Singer-songwriter Kimberly Locke, from “American Idol,” will perform as the headline entertainer.

Tickets for the event are $450 per person.

This year’s gala will honor Robin Roberts and Sam Champion with its National Leadership Award. Roberts is the co-anchor of ABC’s “Good Morning America.” In December 2013, she publicly acknowledged her longtime partner, Amber Laign.

“By coming out as a lesbian while a national news personality, Robin Roberts has been a role model for countless LGBTQ people,” said Rea Carey, executive director of the National LGBTQ Task Force. “We are excited to honor her as a lesbian and media leader. Roberts stands for who we are and what is important in our society: authentic, genuine,

“Roberts stands for who we are and what is important in our society: authentic, genuine, courageous and dedicated to the hard work of journalism.”

- Rea Carey

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courageous and dedicated to the hard work of journalism.”

Sam Champion is a five-time Emmy and Peabody Awardwinning anchor best-known for his stint on “Good Morning America,” where he became the first news anchor to come out publicly. He has played a key role in disseminating live coverage from some of America’s most consequential environmental catastrophes, including the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and Super Storm Sandy.

In addition to being one of the country’s most trusted anchors, Sam is a passionate advocate for the LGBT community. He has raised awareness of HIV prevention, was a recipient of the Human Rights Campaign’s Visibility Award, and he was one of the first openly gay news personalities in the world.

Of course, the event is more than just a reason to honor celebrities, get dressed up and drink champagne; it also serves as the organization’s major fundraising event. In 2017, the event raised more than a $500,000.

The gala is produced by the National LGBTQ Task Force, the oldest national organization dedicated to achieving equality for LGBTQ people, and benefits dozens of organizations serving the Miami-Dade LGBTQ community.

To date the Task Force has donated nearly $2.7 million to The Miami Foundation. More than 75 different organizations serving the Miami-Dade LGBTQ community have received

grants from the foundation. The foundation has provided $850,000 for organizations offering services for LGBTQ youth; $390,000 to the three organizations – ACLU, Equality Florida and SAVE — that were instrumental in achieving marriage equality in Florida; and nearly $240,000 to agencies providing mental health services to LGBTQ adults, including those specializing in suicide prevention, HIV counseling and support for survivors of domestic violence.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a gala if there weren’t a silent auction and a raffle. Two premium tickets to Broadway’s “Torch Song Trilogy,” which includes a backstage to meet the show’s star, Michael Urie, is guaranteed to be among the most coveted items. The raffle offers a chance to win a beachfront Hawaiian escape for two. The package includes first class flights on American Airlines and a 7-night stay at the Grand Wailea Resort. Only 200 tickets for the raffle will be sold. Tickets for the raffle are available at thetaskforcegala. org/hawaiian-escape.

If the $450 gala ticket is beyond your budget, you can still attend by volunteering. Volunteers are needed to load goods and materials on the night before the event, as well as on the day of the gala, providing such services as; aiding in auction setup and supervision, ballroom setup, registration, assisting with media relations, hospitality, and auction close-out.

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Holy Angels is a member of the National Catholic Church of North America, one of many independent catholic churches. Our roots are in the catholic tradition, but not tied to the Roman doctrines and theology.

We strive to be the vision of Vatican II; a church that is the People of God and not the institution. All of us are members of God’s family, so we welcome all as sisters and brothers. We are not perfect, and do not expect or require those who join us to be perfect. We are not sinners who have fallen from a state of grace, but rather children who are learning about the love of God and how to live that in our lives with one another.

We celebrate the traditional seven sacraments of the catholic church, with openness and inclusivity. Our Eucharist (Communion) is an open table. Anyone who joins with us for Mass (Sunday service) is invited and encouraged to receive the Eucharist. Ordination to priestly ministry is open to spiritually qualified candidates without respect to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or marital status. The Sacrament of Marriage was defined in our church rules as the union of two Christian

people more than 15 years ago. Baptism and Confirmation are celebrated as entry and commitment to a community, not as fire insurance to avoid going to hell. Confession is celebrated as a Sacrament of Healing, not a tool of torture and guilt. And, the Sacrament of Anointing is for the healing of our minds, spirits, emotions, and our physical bodies.

These Sacraments are gifts from God so that God may show the Creator’s love for us, and all are invited to share.

Holy Angels is committed to our community at large. We have outreach missions to help the youth and seniors, outreach to the homeless, and help support a mission school in Africa. Through our words and actions, we strive to bring the healing effect of love to a hurting and needing world.

There is only one way to really find out about a church and to know if it is the right place for your spiritual journey, and that is to visit and experience the community. We invite you to come and check us out. Our Sunday Mass is at 11:00 AM, the church is located at 2917 NE 6th Ave in Wilton Manors. Our website is www.holyangelsfl.org, our Facebook is HolyAngelsFL. We’d love to have you come and visit.

Whether you come to Holy Angels or any another church, realize that you are a spiritual being that needs the support of a community of like-minded sisters and brothers. May you find a community that nourishes your spiritual growth and helps you find meaning and true happiness in your life. May God bless you on your spiritual pilgrimage, and may all the Holy Angels watch over you.

SFGN is here for you, no matter who — or what — keeps you going. Check out the Spirituality Section each week to stay in touch with your local religious LGBT community. The only requirement? Be yourself.

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An Open Letter to Donald Trump Norm Kent

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‘You Have Made our Streets More Dangerous’

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s a practicing criminal defense attorney Thanks to you, we now know the real for the past 40 years, I want to thank criminals are not in the streets breaking you for making my job so much easier into homes, but at the highest levels of law for the past two. enforcement. Can’t trust a soul in government Over the decades, I have represented some anymore, certainly not anyone with a badge. really “bad hombres,” the worst of the worst, Thanks to you, the chief of law enforcement gang members, drug traffickers, sex offenders officer of our nation, we also now know there – you name it. is a pervasive and ‘lingering stench’ at the FBI. Thanks to you though, and your public Yes, because of you, every American citizen pronouncements about how corrupt the picked as a juror in an upcoming trial will now Department of Justice is, going forward, so know, without a defense lawyer asking a single many of them won’t ever see a day behind question, that the federal agent who testifies bars. could be purposely lying. Nothing they say is Your venom and vitriol and abominable worth a damn. tweets have singularly made American streets It’s too bad for you, really, Mr. Trump. In more dangerous. You recklessly and personally the past, when we would try to discredit FBI have endangered the lives of thousands of our agents, they would come back and show how citizens. many convictions they have You spent your life as a won; how fiercely honest and Because of you, Mr. dedicated they have been. Not developer belittling building inspectors, so you may not any more.

Trump, there is a know what I am about to tell You probably don’t know you, but we in the criminal new day in America. this, what with having to pay defense bar do. Hear me out. off a hooker every other week, Cops are not to For us, there is no but the FBI has successfully greater adversary than dismantled 118 violent gang be believed, the your Department of Justice. criminal enterprises over the justice department When the Federal Bureau past few years, arresting over of Investigation brings 1,345 perpetrators during that is crooked, criminal charges against time. Jurors won’t hear about and federal defendants in federal court, that though. almost 97 per cent of them Jurors won’t hear about agents are part immediately plead guilty, the 72 drug trafficking cartels of a wholesale knowing they are going to the FBI has destroyed in the lose the case. Not any more. past few years either, or the conspiracy.

When you are the defense 342 white-collar criminal lawyer, and you see agents enterprises they dismantled. from the Federal Bureau of Investigation lined Nope. We lawyers will be too busy asking them up as witnesses against your client, you know if they are part of that ‘lingering stench’ you, your case is toast and your client is fried. Not their boss, says is so pervasive in their ‘out of any more. control’ justice department.

Thanks to you, Mr. Trump, Americans Thanks to you, Sir Donald, it will be so now realize we have no attorney general. much easier for criminal lawyers everywhere Instead, the man holding that office is a senile, to persuade juries anywhere how the incompetent, measly-mouthed moron — and government’s case against our clients was a those were the nice things you said about him. witch-hunt from the start; that the fix was in.

Thanks to you, Mr. President, we have also For decades, the integrity, reputation found out how your entire justice department and truthfulness of FBI agents who took has been infected and compromised by this the witness stand was impenetrable and thing you call the “Deep State” and some guy, a impregnable, like Superman’s fortress, but not friend of mine named Roger Stone. any more.

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There were few TV shows that did more to etch the integrity of the FBI into the consciousness of America than the show by that name starring Efram Zimbalist Jr., which, ironically made its debut 53 years ago this week, and ran for nine seasons. It was an authentic telling of fictionalized accounts of actual F.B.I. cases, and was very popular and highly regarded. Zimbalist himself lived to be 95 years old, passing away in 2014.

You have individually destroyed the credibility of every FBI agent who takes the witness stand. No juror or judge will ever believe a word any FBI agent swears to again.

Mr. President, you have done for the criminal defense bar in 24 months what we could not do for ourselves in 50 years. Because of your efforts, we criminal defense attorneys, from shore to shore, are going to win so many more acquittals than ever before.

Because of you, Mr. Trump, there is a new day in America. Cops are not to be believed, the justice department is crooked, and federal agents are part of a wholesale conspiracy to obstruct justice, going on witch-hunts daily. It could not have happened without your daily tweets, Mr. President. By all means, publish more.

Because of you Mr. Trump, jurors will now realize that all our clients were really victims, set up unfairly by “flippers,” illegally arrested by crooked FBI agents, and then prosecuted by corrupt justice department lawyers.

Like your own National Security adviser, personal attorney, or campaign manager or the other dozen or so convicts in your

administration, my clients are all victims of the government’s witch-hunt.

However, Mr. President, you have showed jurors how if these investigators can take down you and your team, they can also take down any average citizen at any time. It’s a fake prosecution; a “disgrace.”

My clients are not “bad hombres.” Like members of your administration, they are all “good people,” even the one running around the children’s playground in nothing but a raincoat. He was just a misunderstood man with a prostate condition necessarily trying to relieve himself. Unfortunately, the only place available was an elementary school playground.

I am not even worried if a client or two gets convicted now and then. Just like you did with that racist sheriff in Arizona, you can pardon them.

What is the going rate for a pardon nowadays? Does the FBI take cash, or can we at least get the Stormy Daniels discount by admitting guilt early? Anyway, thanks, Mr. President, for making the criminal defense bar great again.

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Navigating the World as a Trans Couple Atticus Ranck

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’m getting married on Saturday and in almost every aspect of the wedding planning, my fiancé and I had to think about the fact that we’re both transgender.

For anyone who’s ever been married or helped plan a wedding then you know how stressful it can be.

There’s a lot to consider – venue, food, guest list, the clothes, and more. During the wedding planning process, there was fear concerning our identity. What if the venue location doesn’t treat us right because we’re transgender? What if the caterers overcharge us because they don’t agree with our “lifestyle?” The first time Sebastian tried on wedding dresses, I went with her. I didn’t want to see her wedding dress, but I worried the employees wouldn’t treat her right and I thought my presence might lessen any negative impact she could face if she went alone. Luckily almost all of our fears were unfounded, but it’s still a valid feeling. One only has to look at the Masterpiece Cakeshop case to see that. I guess wanting our business trumped prejudice in our case.

Not only did we fear being mistreated, but we also wanted to make conscience efforts to support LGBT-owned and LGBT-friendly businesses. There were few businesses we knew of that went out of their way to show support to the LGBT community. Most businesses seem to be neutral concerning LGBT issues, not making a stand one way or the other. But especially in the Trump era, silence is to stand on the side of the oppressor. We chose cupcakes over a traditional cake and we chose the cupcake company that has also supported my place of employment – an LGBT nonprofit.

Not only did we find it difficult to find and then support LGBT-owned and LGBT-friendly businesses, but there was also the issue of finances. People who are transgender are twice as likely to be living in poverty as the general U.S. population. I know trans people who want to have a wedding but are putting it off because they simply can’t afford it. Most young trans people I know are barely paying their expenses, much less saving for a wedding or homeownership.

My fiancé and I are both privileged in so many ways.

We both work full-time in careers we enjoy. Despite that we’re still living on a tight budget, and weddings can be expensive. In the end, the wedding is taking place in my

I know trans people who want to have a wedding but are putting it off because they simply can’t afford it.

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parent’s backyard in Lancaster, PA, another privilege many trans people can’t claim – familial acceptance.

When it came time to consider honeymoon locations, there are so many places we had to rule out. We wanted to visit somewhere politically stable, safe and accepting of LGBT people, and relatively inexpensive. We chose to honeymoon in Prague in the Czech Republic. Prague hosts one of the largest Pride festivals in the world, boasting 85,000 visitors in 2017. Despite the acceptance of the LGBT community and the political and economic stability in Prague, we’re still doing our homework. We’ve registered with the U.S. Embassy in Prague, we’ve read safety tips and tricks, and we’ve made copies of our important documents.

Worrying about being mistreated and safety while traveling isn’t just an issue of the trans community. A lot of people face these same fears. The difference is that for the cisgender (non-trans) community, being

transgender isn’t a factor making one’s life more difficult.

The most amazing thing about getting married is that two trans people found love. Being trans in this world is incredibly difficult – we face higher rates of poverty, HIV, violence, harassment, bullying, being fired or denied a promotion, serious psychological distress and suicide attempts, fear of going to a doctor, and so many more harrowing statistics.

For any trans person to accept themselves, have the courage to come out, to be authentic, knowing they could be murdered, literally murdered, for who they are, takes a lot of courage. My fiancé and I have each had our fair share of hardships and I’m sure we will continue to, but the fact that we somehow learned to love ourselves enough to then turn that love outward to each other still amazes me.

To all the other trans people out there with the courage to love yourself, take a moment to be proud of yourself.

You deserve to be loved, accepted, and respected.

Atticus Ranck is the Health Programs & Supportive Services Manager for Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center in Allentown, PA. Previously, he was the Director of Transgender Services at SunServe in Wilton Manors. Atticus is a trans man who advocates for the LGBT community through his work, trainings, presentations, and everyday encounters.

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Jesse’s Journal

For Florida Governor Race and Politics and the Great Divide

Andrew Gillum. Credit: Carina Mask.

Jesse Monteagudo

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his year’s race for Governor of Florida exemplifies the racial and political differences that have divided the United States and the State of Florida in the Age of Trump. The Republican candidate, former U.S. Representative Ron DeSantis, is a staunch conservative and a strong supporter of President Donald Trump.

His Democratic opponent, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, is a progressive who earned the endorsement of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.

Furthermore, Gillum is AfricanAmerican; and his nomination inevitably made race an issue at a time when racial conflict is most acute. Myra Adams, writing for RealPolitics.com, called this an “epic race” that “will be light-years beyond any normal, nasty, expensive gubernatorial election campaign because ‘liberal’ Gillum and ‘conservative’ DeSantis are stand-ins representing all that divides our nation.”

“Moderate” voices like the editors of the SunSentinel were dismayed

by Gillum’s surprise win in the Democratic primary, especially since Gillum won a plurality but not a majority of the vote. Had there been a runoff, Gillum’s opponents like Rep. Gwen Graham or Jeff Greene might have united to defeat the Mayor.

“Andrew Gillum’s [victory] ... comes with an obvious disadvantage. Nearly twothirds of Democratic voters preferred other candidates,” the editors bemoaned. “That’s not to say Gillum couldn’t have won them over in a runoff. But there is no runoff.

The Legislature’s Republicans repealed it 13 years ago over mostly Democratic opposition.” If the GOP hoped that the lack of a runoff would lead to moderate Democrats’ flight and a weakened

Democracy, they were probably mistaken.

Gillum is still ahead in the polls.

No matter how they got there, the differences between the two leading candidates for Governor are greater than they have ever been. DeSantis already called Gillum a “socialist” for advocating “Medicare for all,” raising the minimum wage to $15 and abolishing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The candidates’ views on LGBT rights highlight their differences. DeSantis, who was endorsed by the Family Research Council PAC, earned a “0” rating from the Human Rights Campaign. According to Samuel Johnson, writing for Watermark, DeSantis voted against “the Maloney Amendment, a ratification of President Obama’s executive order making it illegal for federal contractors to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.” DeSantis also supported the First Amendment Defense Act, which “would have hamstrung the federal government from acting against someone who has discriminated against another if the discrimination was based on religious belief or moral conviction.”

On the other hand, Andrew Gillum “has always been a staunch supporter of LGBTQ rights.” According to Watermark’s Samuel Johnson, Gillum “vows to protect the LGBTQ community. He will make sure we protect all people, in particular those in the LGBT community, with an emphasis on the T, for transgender.” Gillum “supports same-sex marriage, advising that ‘when many in the panhandle said they would no longer issue marriage licenses to [samesex couples] I stood up as the mayor [of] Florida’s capital city and said, come here and get married, where we recognize that love is love.’”

The candidates’ views on LGBT rights highlight their differences.

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“Mayor Andrew Gillum’s record of standing up for our community proves he’s the right choice. We’re proud to stand with him in this election and look forward to working with him as Governor,” said Retired Judge Rand Hoch, President and Founder of the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council Voters Alliance.

“Andrew Gillum has been a consistent champion for LGBTQ equality, and Floridians will see the stark contrast between his record on equality and his opponent who has embraced the antiLGBTQ rhetoric and policies of the TrumpPence administration,” said Stratton

Pollitzer, Chair of the Equality Florida Action PAC. “DeSantis is out of touch with the values of everyday Floridians, 70% of whom support nondiscrimination protections for the LGBTQ community.

Mayor Gillum has committed to advancing Florida as a leader for LGBTQ equality in the South, making the state a welcoming place for everyone to live, work, and visit.”

As a gay man, and a progressive Democrat, I stand with most of my community to support Andrew Gillum for Governor of the State of Florida. Those who believe that Florida needs progressive change should support this worthy candidate.

Jesse Monteagudo is a freelance writer and journalist. He has been an active member of South Florida's LGBT community for more than four decades and has served in various community organizations.

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LGBT Groups Join Forces to Support

Gillum for Governor In Miami, SAVE, HRC and Equality Florida host a rally for the Mayor Carina Mask

Nadine Smith of Equality Florida.

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AVE, Miami’s longest serving LGBT rights group, partnered with Human Rights Campaign and Equality Florida to host Andrew Gillum’s rally on Monday, Sept.

24 at the CIC in Miami. All three organizations announced their endorsement of Gillum.

Chad Griffin, President of the Human Rights Campaign spoke first, ”We need his leadership in the state of Florida, especially at the center of a national epidemic of violence targeting transgender women, mostly transgender women of color.

He noted that Ron DeSantis has spent the majority of his congressional career attacking LGBT rights, whereas Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum has been a steadfast ally and advocate for Florida’s LGBT community. He fought to expand domestic partner benefits for city employees when he was a city commissioner.

Griffin added, “DeSantis is leading a campaign that [spreads] hate and fear, but let me be clear today. The days of attacking LGBTQ people to stir up votes is over!”

DeSantis has continued to score terribly on the HRC’s congressional scorecard – a way to track Members of Congress’ voting history for pro-equality policies.

“The Human Rights Campaign is so proud to endorse today, Andrew Gillum for the next governor of Florida! [Gillum] is the only candidate that will boldly lead this state forward and leave no one behind,” Griffin said. “It is now my honor to introduce the next Governor of this great state of Florida, Andrew Gillum.”

Gillum, who is an eloquent speaker, exudes charisma and has a winning smile.

“My brother, who I was closest to growing up came out to our family, and had to literally move across the country before he could feel accepted again. He’s in the state of California now, and I will tell you that it was a difficult time for all of us, to see my brother leave us. But I want Tony Lima. you to know something – we’re going to create a state where people don’t have to flee to feel important and accepted. We are going to create a state where you can be in your own skin, love who you want to love, be welcomed, be supported and be protected under the color of the law.”

The room exploded into a roar of approval and excitement.

“Unfortunately, here in the state of Florida, we still don’t have all the protections that we deserve – for all Floridians. It is still legally allowed in state of Florida to fire someone because of who they love, how they identify, and given the fact that this state is one of the most richly diverse [states] around, that kind of policy has no place in the state of Florida. And when we win this race for governor, we are going to pass the Florida Competitive Workforce Act to make sure that we protect all people here!”

Nadine, CEO of Equality Florida was the last to speak.

“Ron DeSantis has embraced the anti-LGBT extremist agenda of Donald Trump, and Gillum stands with us to protect marriage equality and secure statewide nondiscrimination protections. In Florida, elections are won or lost by 100,000 votes or less. We intend to deliver that margin for our champion, Andrew Gillum.”

The election will take place November 6.

To see many more photos, visit South Florida Gay News on Facebook.

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Miami Dolphins award SAVE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TONY LIMA Carina Mask

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he Miami Dolphins awarded SAVE’s Executive Director, Tony Lima the 2018 Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award on Sunday, September 23rd 2018 during a pregrame presentation on the field at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Jason Jenkins of the Miami Dolphins presented the award to Lima at the 50 yard line with over 60,000 football fans in their seats screaming in excitement.

Lima has held his current position as the Executive Director for the last 5 years. SAVE has endorsed and groomed over 50 pro equality leaders in all types of positions in politics.

After receiving his award, Lima spoke with reporters waiting on the sidelines. “As the longest serving LGBT Rights organization in the state, for SAVE this is a huge honor. We have been working so hard for the last 25 years to bring full equality to Floridians, to have our biggest [sports] team not only celebrate our community but also be inclusive.”

The Miami Dolphin’s Football Unites is partnering with SAVE in order to assist in their prejudice reduction efforts and deep canvassing efforts in historically conservative communities throughout South Florida.

Lima explained that SAVE’s prejudice reduction and deep canvassing model began in June of 2015. The organization set out to find a means to decrease the amount of stigma and intolerance that was facing the LGBTQ community. After months of meticulous and rigorous trials, there was scientific evidence that even one conversation would significantly lower prejudice.

Canvassers would have in depth conversations with voters for approximately ten to fifteen minutes in regards to discrimination towards the LGBTQ community and transgender prejudice.

Currently, this deep canvassing model is being used all across the United States, not only for LGBTQ organizations but also for immigrants’ rights and women’s rights.

When Lima was asked what he felt was one of his proudest accomplishments with SAVE, he quickly answered, “I am most proud of two things, the expansion of the Miami Dade County Human rights ordinance to include the transgender community, [which] was one of the most important moments for us as an organization, as was suing the state of Florida along with the ACLU to make marriage equality a reality in this state.”

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Do You Pupusa?

Rick takes a look at some local El Salvadorian restaurants

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entral America’s El Salvador is flanked by the Pacific Ocean to the south, Guatemala to the northwest, and Honduras to the north and east. These influences, as well as that of Mexico farther north, result in a colorful and flavorful cuisine. Corn is a staple crop and naturally, is found in many dishes, as are other Central American staples; rice, beans, and tomatoes. You’ll also find plenty of seafood, tropical fruits, and refreshing fruit-based drinks.

El Salvador’s national dish is the pupusa; a thick corn tortilla stuffed with meat, cheese or beans. Pupusas are usually served with a cabbage salad known as curtido and a tomato salsa. One taste and you will become addicted.

Other popular dishes in El Salvador are tamales which, unlike Mexican tamales, are wrapped in banana leaves, giving them a distinctive flavor. The two most popular fillings for the tamales are sweet corn or savory chicken.

El Salvador’s version of the empanada is

called a pastele. The fried pie is usually stuffed with meat or a combination of meat and vegetables. Yucca is a typical starchy side dish and is usually served fried, sometimes topped with chicharones (fried pig skin). Sopa de pata is a popular soup made from tripe, cow’s feet, yuca, corn, plantains, beans, tomatoes, and cabbage cooked with lemon juice and cilantro. Refried beans, served as a secondary side dish, differ from the Mexican version by being pureed into a smooth paste.

Broward County is home to about 10,000 El Salvador natives, many of whom live in the communities just north and west of Fort Lauderdale; Pompano, Oakland Park, North Lauderdale and Margate. It should come as no surprise then that many area restaurants feature Salvadorian cuisine. Most of these restaurants are small storefronts in strip malls, they may not be fancy, but you owe it to yourself to check one of them out.

El Salvador’s national dish is the pupusa; a thick corn tortilla stuffed with meat, cheese or beans.

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Shrimp and Cheese Pupusas  Place the shredded mozzarella, chili powder, and bell pepper in a food processor and process until the bell peppers are chopped into tiny pieces and fully incorporated into the cheese.  Toss in the shrimp, distribute thoroughly.  Place the cheese mixture into a bowl and warm the mix in the microwave for no more than 20 seconds.  Squeeze the cheese mixture with your hands, until it becomes like a soft putty-like consistency.  Set the cheese aside and prepare the masa.

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 Place the masa flour, minced onions and water in a bowl and stir until fully mixed. The masa should be very sticky but should form an easy ball when rolled.

If not, add water or flour, as needed until it is easy to work with.  Lightly oil your hands.  Take a lump of masa about the size of an egg in your hand and press the masa out until it forms a disc the size of your palm.  Place about a tablespoon of the cheese mixture onto the masa.  Pull the sides of the masa up around the beans and cheese and roll it into a ball.

Salvadorian combo platter at El Guanaco.

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Ingredients 3 lbs. mozzarella cheese (shredded) ½ green bell pepper (diced) ½ cup chili powder 1 cup chopped raw shrimp 4 cups masa corn flour ½ cup minced green onion 2 cups warm water oil  Flatten it into a patty about ½ inch thick.  Pat the disc turning it between your hands about 6 times to flatten it more but to keep it in a round shape.  (To make appetizer-sized portions, use about half the amount of masa and filling and make the disc slightly smaller than your palm).  Place the pupusa on a large, oiled, non-stick surface and cook on medium high until each side is golden brown, around 3 minutes on each side.  Serve with a hot sauce (buffalo wing sauce makes a good substitute for the traditional Salvadorian sauce).

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art The Pride Center at Equality Park, 2440 N. Dixie Hwy. in Wilton Manors, presents the opening of “Finding Happiness,” an art exhibition featuring works by local talents Stephen R. Lang, Jimmer O’Rourke, Carina Mask and Chris Chavez, tonight at 7 p.m. The artists demonstrate that happiness is finding the small joys in everyday life and sharing them with family and friends.

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In keeping with the trend of nostalgic TV reboots, tough talking journalist Murphy Brown (Candice Bergen) is back with her F.Y.I. co-workers Corky (Faith Ford), Miles (Grant Shaud) and Frank (Joe Regalbuto). We’ll be watching for Jake McDorman, who plays her handsome son and rival TV news journalist Avery, along with some new faces. Also, don’t miss the season premieres of “Mom” and “How to Get Away with Murder.” Tune in tonight on CBS. Check local listings for channels and show times.

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Don’t miss your last chance to see “Now & Then,” the new musical by composer Dennis Manning and playwright Ronnie Larsen, in its world premiere at the Foundry at Wilton Theater Works, 2304 N. Dixie Hwy. in Wilton Manors.

This touching love story traces the relationship of two men over four decades. The show must close Sunday, Sept. 30. Tickets are $35 – 50 at NowAndThenMusical.com.

Aqua Girl returns to Miami Beach, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, with a packed schedule of events for queer women and their friends. Today, check out the Evolution tea dance, a co-ed pool party at the National Hotel, 1677 Collins Blvd. in Miami Beach.

Later, the party moves to Sweet Liberty, 237 20th St. in Miami Beach, for Recovery, featuring D.J.s Bonnie Beats and Zehno. Tickets and more information at AquaGirl.org.

Island City Stage hosts a staged reading of Bruce Karp’s “The Value of Gold” tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Wilton Theater Factory, 2304 N. Dixie Hwy. in Wilton Manors. The author of “Rights” presents the story of Jacob Gold, a closeted gay man from a strict, orthodox Jewish family, who witnesses a brutal murder at a seedy gay video store. Now, he faces a dilemma that upends his life. Tickets are $7 at IslandCityStage.org.

The GLBX (Gay and Lesbian Business Exchange) of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce will present its inaugural Business Community Ally Awards tonight at 6 p.m. at the Pier 66 Hotel & Marina, 2301 S.E. 17th St. in Fort Lauderdale.

Business, government and community leaders and LGBTQ allies will be honored. Tickets are $45 for members and $55 for non-members at FtLChamber.com/BCA.

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A&E theater Infinite Abyss Productions kicks off the Halloween season with “Theatre of Terror” at the Wilton Theater Factory in Wilton Manors.

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ince she was a little girl, Infinite Abyss Productions artistic director Erynn Dalton has been fascinated with horror movies.

“I was obsessed,” she said. “From the time I was six years old, I was reading ‘Jaws’ and Stephen King books. It’s all born out of that.”

Dalton lamented that the horror movies and stage plays inspired by popular novels were never considered legitimate, especially the “hammer horror” films that were popular from the late 1950s to mid-1970s.

Today, many of those films—think “Curse of the Werewolf,” “Horror of Dracula,” “Plague of the Zombies”—are considered campy cult classics.

Since co-founding Infinite Abyss Productions nearly a decade ago, she’s sought opportunities to share her love of the genre. In the past, she has explored the 19th-century French “grand guignol” tradition and just last year, mounted “Nine,” a wildly popular immersive experience, at her Wilton Manors theater. According to Dalton, thrilled fans have been calling ever since asking when Infinite Abyss might offer another production.

Her latest production, “Theatre of Terror,” is similar, an hour-long presentation in which audiences will interact with the characters in vignettes staged throughout the Wilton Theater Factory and adjacent Foundry spaces.

“There are short periods of time where the audience will be sitting, and other times they’ll be moving around the spaces

of the venue with the actors. I like to make audiences participate. Otherwise, even when actors break the fourth wall, it’s sort of safe,” she said.

Dalton wrote the story.

“It’s very loosely based on ‘Theater of Blood’, an old Vincent Price movie, where an actor comes back from the dead to kill his critics, but we’ve updated it to fit our venue,” she explained.

But, don’t mistake this production with any ordinary haunted house where unwitting guests encounter jump scares around every corner, she warned. Her nine-member cast is not only skilled at portraying their roles, but also improvising when audience reaction demands.

Breaking tradition, Dalton will be inviting audiences into tech week rehearsals usually reserved for perfecting lighting and sound effects before opening night.

“It’s so much fun for the actors who can feed off of those (improvised) situations,” she said. “The audience reaction is integral to our success and we use every opportunity to predict their responses and perfect the show.”

Advance sales have been strong because audiences are limited to 25 persons per performance. Timing has also been key, with the production opening just weeks before Halloween season.

Ultimately, Dalton promises plenty of thrills and chills—and lots of fun—for the brave theatergoers willing to attend “Theatre of Terror.”

Infinite Abyss Productions presents “Theatre of Terror” on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., Oct. 4 – Nov. 3, at the Foundry at Wilton Theater Factory, 2306 N. Dixie Hwy. in Wilton Manors. Tickets are $25 at Infinite-Abyss.org.

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A&E comedy Writer and comedian Bruce Vilanch will bring his new one-man show to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on Oct. 5.

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ruce Vilanch is a very funny guy.

He penned the catchy quips for 23 Academy Awards shows—along with dozens of Emmy, Tony, People’s Choice, SAG and American Comedy Awards broadcast— and took home six Emmys for himself in the process.

Vilanch is probably best known as the zinger on the “Hollywood Squares” game show, where he also served as head writer.

On Oct. 5, he will be bringing his new oneman show to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.

“It’s not standup comedy, I call it sit down comedy. It’s topical, but also stories from my ridiculous career in show biz, writing 23 Oscars shows and working with Bette Midler for 150 years,” the blond-maned writer explained in a telephone interview with SFGN. He would later admit that he really hadn’t worked with Midler for 150 years (It just “seemed like 50”), but remained tightlipped when it came to any of the material he had lined up for the appearance in South Florida.

There were no jokes, however, when the conversation turned to current events and specifically, his nemesis President Donald Trump. The LGBT activist was surprisingly circumspect: “It’s funny on the face of it, but tragic in the effect [Trump] has on our country and society.

It just can’t be happening, but it is happening and that’s what gives it its dimension. In comedy, you never know who you’re playing to, somebody in an audience always says aww, when you make a joke about Hitler,” Vilanch said.

The entire conundrum civil society faces is promulgated by social media, which the writer refers to multiple times as “narcissism central.”

“Social media has given a voice to people who would be in the wilderness, the whole twat—pardon me—tweet culture. Anyone can become headline news and people are articulating stuff they might have never said aloud,” Vilanch elaborated. “It’s sad and certainly not funny.”

Vilanch would like to get off the grid, so to speak, but is frank about his hobbies.

“When doesn’t porn figure into any of that?” he replied. “It’s too late not to be honest.

I’ve always been a reader and I’m totally caught up in the arts, reading something, going somewhere, seeing something. I’m not following the NFL, sorry.”

About 150 years ago, he estimates, even before he started working with Midler, Vilanch got his start writing for the Miami Herald. His ties to South Florida are deep: his grandparents had a home on Miami Beach and his mother resided in Boca before her death. Would he consider retiring here, too?

“I’ll have to push some Russian oligarch out of his apartment,” he said with a throaty chuckle.

And what advice would he offer a young Bruce, given the chance (or other young LGBTQ people)?

“I wouldn’t speak to young Bruce he’s not my type,” he said with another laugh. “I’m so old, I was out before you came out. Coming out didn’t happen before Stonewall, and I was a grown person in college when Stonewall happened. I was always sort of out. I was bisexual and realized that what I wanted was a boyfriend. I wouldn’t want a woman who I liked that much to have to deal with me not being exclusively hers. Plus, I was in a field where eccentricity and flamboyance were prized.”

And they still are and Bruce Vilanch still is, luckily for us.

Bruce Vilanch will appear at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 N.E. 188th St. in Aventura on Friday, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $36.50 at AventuraCenter.org.

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Lucia Micarelli

Friday, September 28 at 8 p.m. at the Parker Playhouse, 707 N.E. Eighth Street in Fort Lauderdale. Acclaimed violinist Lucia Micarelli, who has expanded her dazzling musicianship far beyond the classical world to explore jazz, rock and pop, comes to Parker Playhouse. Tickets $30 to $50.

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*Havana Music Hall

October 10 to November 18 at the Actors Playhouse Mainstage, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. Set in 1958 Cuba, Havana Music Hall tells the story of husband and wife musical team Rolando and Ramona Calderon, who are on the verge of breaking through to the world’s stage when the Cuban Revolution tears apart the only life they’ve ever known. Almost 60 years later, the couple tries to forget the past in the now-devastated Havana Music Hall.

Tickets $40. Visit actorsplayhouse.org.

*Celia the Queen

Tuesday, October 9 at 7 p.m. at the Villian Theater, 5865 NE 2nd Ave, Miami. A Documentary Film, on the life of Celia Cruz, with filmmaker Joe Cardona, Drinks & light fare. Tickets $5. Visit villiantheater.com

September 26 - October 2 broward county Louie Anderson

Saturday, September 29 at 8 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale.

One of the country’s most recognized and adored comics, the three-time Emmy® Award winner delivers his inimitable brand of humor and warmth as he shares the ups and downs of his life experiences. Tickets $24 to $45. Visit BrowardCenter.org.

Friday Night Sound Waves Music Series

Fridays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Hub, Las Olas Boulevard and A1A in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy live, outdoor music spanning genres and tributes every Friday evening through November. Free. Visit FridayNightSoundWaves.com

palm beach county Dina Elwedidi On Tour

October 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mashall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse. With her powerful, nuanced voice and authentic style, Egyptian singer and composer Dina Elwedidi channels the heritage and contemporary identity of Cairo. A sophisticated innovator with a charismatic stage presence, Elwedidi’s rich repertoire ranges from jazz to folk to underground rock and has established her as a global cultural force. Tickets $32, one drink included. Visit kravis.org.

Violinist Lucia Micarelli comes to Parker Playhouse on September 28. Photo via Facebook.

Brian Regan: Netflix Comedian

Thursday, September 29 at 8 p.m at the The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach. Last year’s Netflix special, Brian Regan: Nunchucks and Flamethrowers, is the first in a two-special deal with the streaming giant, putting the funnyman in the ranks of Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld. A Carnegie Hall veteran hailed as “the funniest stand-up alive” by Vanity Fair, Regan riffs on board games, underwear and other relatable family topics. Tickets start at $20. Visit kravis.org.

Free Friday Concerts

Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach. Enjoy live music from the comfort of your picnic blanket or lawn chair every week, for free! Returns in October. Call 561-2437922 or visit DelrayArts.org.

miami-dade county *Celia the Queen

Tuesday, October 9 at 7 p.m. at the Villian Theater, 5865 NE 2nd Ave, Miami. A Documentary Film, on the life of Celia Cruz, with filmmaker Joe Cardona, Drinks & light fare. Tickets $5. Visit villiantheater.com

Actors Playhouse Season KickOff Party

Thursday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hotel Colonnade, 180 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables. Actors’ Playhouse cordially invites you to kick-off and celebrate the PreBroadway World Premiere of “Havana Music Hall.” Enjoy a live 23-piece mambo band, savory hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and more! $50 donation per person. This event will be held at the Hotel Colonnade’s Rotunda.

Tickets $50. Visit actorsplayhouse.org.

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September 20 to October 21 at 6766 Main Street, Miami Lakes. Enjoy the final show of the 2017-2018 season, a touching and hilarious story of unlikely friendship. Tickets $25 to $30. Visit mainstreetplayers.com

Outdoor Music Series

Third Thursdays at the Perez Art Museum Miami, 101 W. Flagler St. in Miami. Come out for live music from DJs and musicians by the bay. Drink specials available. Free with museum admission. Call 305-375-3000 or visit PAMM.org.

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Fridays and Saturdays at 9 p.m. at Just the Funny Theater, 3119 Coral Way in Miami.

A collection of comedy mixing the likes of improvisation and sketches. Tickets $12. Call 305-693-8669 or visit JustTheFunny.com.

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The Sunday softball squads of the South Florida Amateur Athletic Association celebrated post game festivities this past weekend at the Grille on the Drive, and aside from top shelf drinks from a full service bar, the restaurant hosted a cascade of their best hot entrees, including their home made meat loaf in bourbon sauce and some lasagna like grandma made it for you. The Grille’s 24-item Sunday Buffet has become the talk of the town, and from the smiles on everyone’s faces, it looks like the teams had quite a good time. Stated Rocky Bowell, a frequent diner at the Grille, “every meal at the Grille is a home run.”

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Sunday, October 7 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds, SW 24 St Miami. Miami Carnival is a kaleidoscope of Caribbean cultures under one umbrella that will celebrate one of Miami’s premier cultural festivals that captures the spirit, passion, and essence of the Caribbean-American community.

Tickets $30 to $100. Visit miamibrowardcarnival. com.

*Amore Forever

October 6 to 7 at the Keith C. And Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University in Boca Raton. Four Broadway and classical singers and four stunning dancers perform favorite love songs from stage and screen to create a beautiful evening filled with tender harmonies and soaring ballads. Tickets $50 to $70. Visit events.lynn.edu.

*History Seen and Corrected My American Me

Friday, September 28 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Honduran-born artist Emilio Martinez will discuss his perspective on migration and the psychological, economic and spiritual effects it has on those who pursue it. Martinez will elaborate on his current series. Tickets $10. Visit nsuartmuseum.org.

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.

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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.

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October 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 6451 North Federal Highway, Suite 1200, Fort Lauderdale. Born in Colombia, Prado is internationally exhibited and recognized by collectors and corporate brands around the world. His work has garnered critical acclaim from the Cannes Film Festival, London International Awards, Clio Awards, New York Festivals, Emmy Awards and more. Prado’s artwork has been utilized by Volkswagen, Hewlett-Packard, Steven Spielberg and many more. Hear him speak on art and branding at this speaker series. The event is free and open to the public. Visit www.bfabroward.org

*History Seen and Corrected My American Me

Friday, September 28 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Honduran-born artist Emilio Martinez will discuss his perspective on migration and the

psychological, economic and spiritual effects it has on those who pursue it. Martinez will elaborate on his current series. Tickets $10.

Visit nsuartmuseum.org.

SHAMELESS Art Exhibit

September 8 to October 5 at the Claudia Castillo Art Museum, 2215 Wilton Drive.

From the Blue Freedom Collection by Jessica Fox, renowned television & radio personality, actress, producer and creator.

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Remember to React Art Exhibit

September 9 to November 18 at the NSU Art Museum, One East Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale. Representing various periods and developments in the history of art, Remember to React also traces the collection’s growth from its origins to today.

Sections of the exhibition will change over the course of the year with installations of

September 26 - October 2 other core holdings, to reveal the nuances of the interrelated and reactive narratives among the works in the Museum’s unique collection.

from stage and screen to create a beautiful evening filled with tender harmonies and soaring ballads. Tickets $50 to $70. Visit events.lynn.edu.

Arts and Crafts Wednesday Happy Hour

Family Art Day

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

Lunch With Art

Every Wednesday from 12:15 to 1:15 pm at 41 NE 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.

palm beach county *Amore Forever

October 6 to 7 at the Keith C. And Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University in Boca Raton. Four Broadway and classical singers and four stunning dancers perform favorite love songs

Saturday, September 29 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Schmidt Center Gallery At the Ritter Arts Gallery, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton.

This annual exhibition features painting, photography, film/video and mixed media works by new and emerging artists from four southeastern Florida counties who have won the prestigious and highly competitive “South Florida Consortium” grant. Free to attend. Visit fau.edu/galleries.

Jerry Seinfeld

October 26 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at the Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall at the Kravis Center. America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. Tickets start at $76. Visit kravis.org.

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by the Minneapolis Institute of Art, the thirty works by sixteen artists comprise the first-ever comprehensive exhibition of contemporary Japanese lacquer sculpture.

They have all been drawn from the Clark Collections at Mia, the only collection in the world to feature this extraordinary new form. Tickets $9 to $15. Visit morikami.org.

miami-dade county *Miami Carnival Parade and Concert

Sunday, October 7 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds, SW 24 St Miami. Miami Carnival is a kaleidoscope of Caribbean cultures under one umbrella that will celebrate one of Miami’s premier cultural festivals that captures the spirit, passion, and essence of the CaribbeanAmerican community. Tickets $30 to $100.

Visit miamibrowardcarnival.com.

*Celia the Queen

Tuesday, October 9 at 7 p.m. at the Villian Theater, 5865 NE 2nd Ave, Miami. A Documentary Film, on the life of Celia Cruz, with filmmaker Joe Cardona, Drinks & light fare. Tickets $5. Visit villiantheater.com

Fine Wine and Frost Music

Monday, October 1 at 7 p.m. at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables.

Join us as we match the flavors and textures of fine wines with the tones and rhythms of beautifully performed live, classical music.

Tickets $30. Visit booksandbooks.com.

Jaguars of the Atlantic Forest

Saturday, September 29 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Miami Zoo, 12400 SW 152 St, Miami. Today, the forests of Brazil are being cut down displacing thousands of animals including the jaguar. With less than 300 individuals left in the Atlantic Rainforest, Project Jaguars of Iguacu seeks to protect this species. Hear the story of how a group of people seek to protect this beautiful animal. Tickets $5. Register at zoomiami.org.

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