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n 2017, homosexuality seems to be a trending topic whether it is politics, fashion, sports, or entertainment. According to statista.com, millennials are the generation with the highest amount of “out” LGBT members. Located in Boca Raton, the Faulk Center for Counseling has formed a group that specializes in helping family members of those that identify as LGBT, and helps those with burning questions about the LGBT lifestyle. The Friends and Family of LGBTQ+ Support Group which is funded by generous granters and donors, was established in collaboration with Holly Katz Ph.D. who serves as the Faulk Center for Counseling Clinical & Training Director and Rita Thrasher of Boca Raton’s Promise and Dr. Brandi Baumkirschner. Developed in 1976, the Faulk Center for Counseling’s mission has been to promote emotional enrichment through a variety of free and low-cost programs for counseling, therapy, and support. At the Faulk Center, they are a warm, accepting and confidential environment where people who are facing problems are helped to make changes, in addition to teaching about

dealing with things they cannot control. The Friends and Family of LGBTQ+ provides peer support to others who may have had someone come out to them, a secure and friendly space to express your feelings and experiences, in addition to supplying education and information about the LGBT community. There are several LGBT groups in Palm Beach and Broward County. However, there are not many in Boca Raton. Last month, Katz discussed with the Delray Newspaper about the group’s “much needed” involvement in Boca Raton. “There is an absence of those kinds of services in the Boca Raton area,” she told the newspaper. “We know that those who love and care for the LGBTQ community need their own support and education to assist them in the best way in their relationships with their loved ones.” The groups co-leader, Doctoral intern Avi Gordon, M.S. offered more on the topic. “We found that there was a little bit of a MEMBER

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YouTuber Ellie Mills Comes Out With Giant Pride Flag

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In an effort to make all citizens of London welcome, the city will be making more gender neutral toilets. London mayor Sadiq Khan said the toilets will be for both gender-neutral people as well as families or people who need assistance in the restroom, according to Metro. The city also hopes tourists can use them if they are confused

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by local facilities while in public. “I have vowed to be a Mayor for all Londoners so I am determined to ensure that everyone has the ability to enjoy our great city to its fullest,” Khan said. “Toilets are a vital public service and can help to shape the experience of the capital for those who live here and for those visiting.”

One YouTuber made a house-sized announcement to reveal her sexuality. Ellie Mills enlisted the help of her friends to wrap her family’s home in the pride flag’s colors, according to Gay Star News. In the video, Mills addressed her sexuality by bringing up how commenters on her videos always asked if she was gay.

Mills spoke about her path to coming out, including repressing her feelings for females and her mental state while dealing with those thoughts. She also talked about her fear of being accepted by her family for who she was. “The past few months have been hard,” she said. “ But I think I’m ready.”

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Rihanna Scolds Brands for Using Transgender People as Marketing Tool Recording artist Rihanna took to social media to criticize trans people being used to generate publicity. A fan asked the singer through direct message why she had not included any trans women in her Fenty Beauty line, according to Pink News. Rihanna responded that she did not want to just pick a trans model to be used for a “token” reason to create false diversity. “I respect all women, and whether they are trans or not is none of my business,” she wrote. “It’s personal and some trans women are more comfortable being open about it so I have to respect that as a woman myself!” The fan later screencapped the image and shared it on social media. “There’s always just that one spot in the campaign for the token ‘we look mad diverse’ girl/guy!” Rihanna said. “It’s sad!”

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Rajee Narinesingh, Tiffany Arieagus, Emery Grant, Brendon Lies. Photo credit: Christiana Lilly.

Trans Activists, Journalists Discuss Coverage Issues John McDonald

ransgender life stories and community issues were discussed last Thursday evening inside a petite gallery space on Wilton Drive. “Transgender Community and the Media” panelists included Emery Grant, director of community engagement for the Stonewall National Museum Museum & Archives, Tiffany Arieagus, supervisor of SunServe’s HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS) program and author/actress Rajee Narinesingh. Brendon Lies, SFGN Art Director, moderated the discussion. The conversation primarily dealt with how transgender people are portrayed by the press. The panel discussion was presented by the Society of Professional Journalists Florida Pro Chapter and hosted by Stonewall National Museum & Archives Wilton Manors Gallery. “It is the responsibility of an ethical press to handle their interviewers respectfully,” said Lies. “Check the credibility of the media outlet.” Arieagus said she will not grant an interview request without a stipulation of reading the story before publication. This statement prompted one journalist to walk out of the gallery. Arieagus said it was for her protection. With a 40-year track record as an entertainer, Arieagus said she had experienced an incident where she was misquoted by a reporter. “I do not like to let people interview me unless I can see what’s going on,” Arieagus said. “You’ve got to have some control over what is said and what people write. A reporter who does not at least want to talk to me about what he is writing about me then he shouldn’t write about me.” Arieagus, a 65-year-old trans woman of color who grew up in Mobile, Alabama, said press interviews are to be taken seriously.

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“They say bad press is better than no press, well sometimes bad press can get you killed,” Arieagus said. Narinesingh told a story of how she was the victim of a near fatal beating in the late 1990s. This brush with death made Narinesingh committed to championing transgender causes. “I thought, my God, if I had died tonight would I die knowing that I had did something or tried to do something for my people?” Narinesingh said. A South Florida resident for more than two decades, Narinesingh said some of her interactions with the media left her with an impression they were after sensational material. “They wanted to run on this sensationalized story of, oh look, cement woman, this transsexual went and got these black market injections and look what happened to her,” Narinesingh said. “It’s true, it’s part of my story, but as a representative of the transgender community, I was determined, you all need to know, this, this and this about me because I wasn’t going to be made out to be a fool.” Grant said reporters should ask gender identity questions politely. “Even something as simple as ‘What would you like to be called?” Grant said. “I don’t mind being asked my pronoun.” Grant also cautioned reporters to refrain from joking about “alphabet soup.” “We’re talking about people,” Grant said. “Don’t be dismissive out of the gate.” Other items discussed included surgery related questions, duct tape, Caitlyn Jenner, discrimination in hiring practices and the lack of shelter space in South Florida — particularly Broward County — for trans women.

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lanning for the future was the theme of this week’s Coffee & Conversation program at Pride Center. Andrew Jimenez, an attorney with Jimenez Law Offices, spoke to the senior group about getting legal matters in order. “This is the season we think about who gets the gift and who gets the coal and that’s what we can help you with,” Jimenez said. Along with including or excluding nieces or nephews from your will, Jimenez mentioned the current Supreme Court case of Masterpiece Cakeshop vs. Colorado Civil Rights Division. “Our community still faces unique legal challenges,” Jimenez said. “We are all very concerned.” Elsewhere in the program, Pride Center Chief Executive Officer Robert Boo reminded the group the center is collecting children’s toys for students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School in Fort Lauderdale. Dick Huiteman, spokesman for Seniors Acting Up!, announced the play reading group will perform at the center, Dec. 19 at 1:15 p.m.

Andrew Jimenez speaks Tuesday morning at Pride Center in Wilton Manors, Fla. Photo by John McDonald

The troupe will perform the final scene of Harvey Fierstein’s “Torch Song Trilogy” along with scenes from “A Tuna Christmas” and the income tax episode from the Burns & Allen Radio Show. A Celebration of Friends President Tom Pence announced a toga contest would be part of next month’s January Jamboree (Jan. 25 to 29) at the Ramada Fort Lauderdale Oakland Park Inn. Next week’s sponsor is Senior Spot Adult Day Care. For more information, contact Bruce Williams, Senior Services Coordinator at 954-463-9005, ext. 109.

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The Threat to Digital Equality: FCC Proposes A Net Neutrality Ban Tucker Berardi

uesday the Federal Communications Commission announced a plan to repeal net neutrality, an Obama-era policy established by the FCC in 2015 that prohibits companies and internet providers from charging more for access to some sites while blocking others. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the FCC, issued a proposal for dismantling net neutrality and stopping the government from “micromanaging the Internet,” according to CNET. Net neutrality prevents internet service providers from charging consumers and companies more for access to faster speeds, or striking a deal with websites to limit access to their competitors. If repealed, the FCC would only require broadband providers to be “transparent” about their services, allowing customers and businesses to choose the service right for them. This means that the prices you pay for streaming your favorite TV shows or scrolling through social media would be at stake. The decision would also mean that smaller websites and digital publications would suffer slower speeds, and possibly have access to their site blocked altogether. “Verizon could strike a deal with CNN and hamper their users’ ability to access alternative news sources,” Josh Stearns of Free Press wrote. “Comcast could slow down Al Jazeera, because it wants to promote its NBC news offerings.” Yes, the repeal of net neutrality would be a threat to your wallet, as popular sites could be placed in a “premium” tier with a paywall. Your time would be at stake as well, as smaller sites could suffer longer wait times if they can’t afford more broadband. But the biggest threat is to our access to

information — niche publications and local news sources without enough resources could find themselves left out of this capitalistic approach to the Internet. If they cannot pay premium broadband prices, small businesses and publications could find their website speeds throttled by ISPs. “This proposal … hands broadband providers the power to decide what voices to amplify, which sites we can visit, what connections we can make, and what communities we create,” Jessica Rosenworcel, a Democrat who voted in favor of net neutrality in 2015 said. “It throttles access, stalls opportunity, and censors content.” Local businesses, personal blogs and websites, as well as local and small-scale news websites are just a few of the sites at risk for virtual censorship if this repeal is successful. On the frontier of digital equality, local news and small-scale reporting efforts are at risk of being buried by premium speed prices and inorganic website prioritization. There are still steps you can take to help prevent a net neutrality repeal. Battleforthenet.com matches you to your congressman so that you can express your concerns about the vote for net neutrality, which is happening Dec. 14. The campaign hopes to get enough calls so that Congress can stop the FCC. “If adopted, the FCC’s plan will change the way every American gets information, watches movies, listens to music, conducts business, and talks to their families,” Sen. Brian Schatz said in a statement. “By repealing basic net neutrality protections, the FCC is handing over full control of the internet to providers, leaving the American people with few choices and less access.”

(CNN) Jim Nabors, a singer and actor best known for his role as Gomer Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show,” has died, according to family friend and CNN affiliate KHNL-KGMB producer Phil Arnone. He was 87. Nabors died in Honolulu early Thursday “after battling health issues for some time,” Arnone told KHNL-KGMB. Nabors’ husband, Stan Cadwallader, was by his side, the station reports. Nabors’ career started in the early 1960s with various television work. His breakout role was on “The Andy Griffith Show,” where he played dim-witted mechanic Gomer Pyle for two seasons. His popular character was the center of a spinoff series, “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.,” which ran for five seasons. He also appeared in films such as “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” and “Stroker Ace.”

As a singer, Nabors released 28 albums, according to his official website. Nabors was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1991. He is survived by his husband.

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ICA Miami Lynare Robbins

n a time where people continuously Museum of American Art Annual Gala. express the need to try and come David Stark Design and Production was together, they often do not know how commissioned to create additional sublime to do it. The Institute of Contemporary Art event experiences at ICA Miami during the Miami (ICA Miami) in its new Design District week. space is working on a solution through its During the Inaugural Ribbon Cutting commitment to offer open access public Ceremony ICA Miami Founders, members art to members from every community to from the Board of Trustees, political enjoy year round. In this way art becomes leaders, art patrons and students from the catalyst to bring people together from Miami Charter Arts School and Gulliver every walk of life. Preparatory School were Aside from bringing in attendance. Speaking at people together, the the event was ICA Miami public benefit associated Director Ellen Salpeter; with public art includes Founder of ICA Miami the encouragement of who is also an American discourse and critical auto dealer and former thinking. As art exposes owner of the Philadelphia its admirers to thoughts Eagles, Norman Braman; and ideas created by Founder of ICA Miami and people from many co-founder and co-owner backgrounds, it can also of Design Miami and open minds and create developer of the Miami more appreciation for Design District, Craig - Francis Suarez Miami Mayor diversity. Robins; and newly elected ICA Miami opened Miami Mayor Francis at its new address in Suarez. the center of the thriving Miami Design Mayor Suarez greeted the audience with District on Dec. 1. Held that morning was a quote by Sister Wendy Beckett, better the Inaugural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, known as “Sister Wendy.” Sister Wendy, a designed by the renowned creative British nun, art historian and author has visionary and event producer David Stark. spoken out in support for gay marriage with An expert at creating events detailed with the message that “God is love and perhaps his touch of unforgettable splendor, Stark both are presently not fully understood by and his company produces the Whitney human beings.”

Photos courtesy of ICA Miami.

“A place where there are museums and libraries is a means to freedom.”

Quoting Sister Wendy, Mayor Suarez told the audience, “A place where there are museums and libraries is a means to freedom.” Mayor Suarez pointed out, “We have a booming city but not too far from here is a part of the city that is hurting. This space brings both together in a place where everyone can benefit.” Wearing a pair of boots that signaled “artistic bling,” Ellen Salpeter stressed the mission of ICA Miami as advancing the work of the Knight Foundation and “a space to grow families from beyond its walls.” ICA Miami’s community engagement programs connect families and communities to contemporary art through workshops, artist residencies, and monthly programming developed around exhibitions. The programs at ICA Miami foster connection with local private schools, organizations and MiamiDade Public Schools to contemporary art. Critical thinking is a goal that ICA Miami strives to encourage with its project-based

workshops that use the theme of identity to provide a platform for participants, including K through 12 students, to think critically, not only of themselves but also their community. Norman Braman spoke about the new ICA Miami location and commitment that the ICA Miami founders, board of trustees, executive team and staff have to the community. Partners, such as Cartier, have united with ICA Miami to support their community cultural mission. Craig Robins emphasized the impact that cultural programs have on a community. “Neighborhoods become great places when there is culture.” After the ribbon cutting ceremony, the audience was invited into the museum on a tour. In the courtyard, a mix of elected officials, ICA Miami founders and trustees, art patrons, press and high school students mingled while sipping complimentary coffee with a special New Orleans chicory twist, by Blue Bottle Coffee.

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Supreme Court Hears Same-Sex Marriage Cake Case Ariane de Vogue

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he Supreme Court wrestled with a laws applicable to other businesses. clash between religious freedom and It was back in 1993 that Phillips opened LGBT rights on Tuesday as it heard the bakery, knowing at the outset that there arguments from a Colorado baker who would be certain cakes he would decline refused to make a cake to celebrate a same- to make in order to abide by his religious sex couple’s marriage because he believes beliefs. “I didn’t want to use my artistic that God designed marriage to be between a talents to create something that went against man and a woman. my Christian faith,” he said in an interview, During lively arguments that lasted over noting that he has also declined to make the 60 minutes allotted, the liberal justices, cakes to celebrate Halloween. joined at one point by crucial swing vote Flash forward to 2012, when same-sex Justice Anthony Kennedy, questioned where marriage was not yet legal in Colorado, but the line could be drawn should it side with two men walked into the bakery. Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phillips. “The conversation was fairly short,” As a lawyer for Phillips made his free Philips remembered. “I went over and speech argument on behalf of the baker’s greeted them. We sat down at the desk where “artistic expression,” Justice Elena Kagan I had my wedding books open.” and other liberals pounced, asking where The men told Phillips they wanted a cake they were supposed to draw a coherent line to celebrate their planned wedding, which designating which business owners could would be performed in another state. Phillips qualify to claim an exemption from anti said he knew right away that he couldn’t discrimination laws. A jeweler? A makeup create the product they were looking for artist? A hair stylist? without violating his faith. When Solicitor General Noel “The Bible says, ‘In the “In essence, the beginning there was male Francisco stood to argue in bakery seeks a and female,’” Phillips said. support of Phillips, Kennedy asked him if he prevailed could constitutional He offered to make any other a baker put a sign in a window right to hang baked goods for the men. saying “we don’t bake cakes” for “At which point they both a sign in its same-sex weddings. stormed out and left,” he said. shop window But Kennedy seemed torn. The couple filed a complaint proclaiming, At another point he said he with the Colorado Civil Rights worried about a “hostility” Commission, which ruled in ‘Wedding toward religion. He asked their favor, citing a state antiCakes for whether the state of Colorado Heterosexuals discrimination law. Phillips had been “tolerant” of Phillips’ took his case to the Colorado Only.’” religious beliefs. Court of Appeals, arguing that The case pits the religious requiring him to provide a - David D. Cole liberty claims of Phillips, wedding cake for the couple ACLU against the couple, David violated his constitutional right Mullins and Charlie Craig, who say Phillips’ to freedom of speech and free exercise of actions amount to discrimination. religion. The court held that the state antiLGBT rights advocates fear that if the discrimination law was neutral and generally Supreme Court ultimately sides with Phillips, applicable and did not compel Masterpiece to it will diminish its landmark opinion from “support or endorse any particular religious two years ago that cleared the way for same- view.” It simply prohibited Phillips from sex marriage nationwide. Both sides agree discriminating against potential customers that a ruling in favor of Phillips would also on account of their sexual orientation. open the door to claims from others who Phillips then took his case to the Supreme engage in professional services -- florists, for Court and the justices agreed to take it up example -- to claim that their religious liberty after mulling it for several weeks. exempts them from public accommodation In court papers, Kristen K. Waggoner,

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a lawyer from the conservative Alliance Defending Freedom who is representing Phillips, argued that the First Amendment guarantees him the right to decline to make wedding cakes that celebrate marriages that are in conflict with his religious beliefs. She said that Phillips is protected by two parts of the First Amendment: its protections of religious exercise and free speech. While she argued that the free exercise clause forbids the commission from targeting Phillips “and like-minded believers for punishment,” she reserved the bulk of her brief for the free speech clause, perhaps targeting Kennedy, who has at times shown an expansive view of free speech. Waggoner argued that a person viewing one of Phillips’ custom wedding cakes -- his “artistic expression” -- would “understand that it celebrates and expresses support for the couple’s marriage.” She said the Supreme Court’s compelled speech doctrine “forbids the commission from demanding that artists design custom expression that conveys ideas they deem objectionable.” In the interview, Phillips said, “I feel I’m being compelled to create artwork for an event -- an inherently religious event -- that goes against my faith, and I’m being compelled to do so under penalty of jail time and fines.” Not surprisingly, Mullins and Craig see the case through an entirely different lens: discrimination. “This case is about more than us, and it’s not about cakes,” Mullins said in an interview. “It’s about the right of gay people to receive equal service.” “This isn’t about artistic expression,” said Craig. “I don’t feel like we asked for a piece of art, or for him to make a statement, we simply asked him for a cake, and he denied that to us simply because of who we are.”

The couple is being represented in court by the American Civil Liberties Union. “In essence, the bakery seeks a constitutional right to hang a sign in its shop window proclaiming, ‘Wedding Cakes for Heterosexuals Only,’” the ACLU’s David D. Cole wrote in court briefs. Cole said that whether a cake is an artistic expression is not at issue. “The question, rather, is whether the Constitution grants businesses open to the public the right to violate laws against discrimination in the commercial marketplace if the business happens to sell an artistic product.” The answer, Cole contends, is “no.” Twenty other states and the District of Columbia likewise expressly prohibit places of public accommodation from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. The Trump administration sides with Phillips in the case, arguing that it falls “within the small set of applications of content-neutral laws that merit heightened scrutiny” from the courts. “A custom wedding cake is not an ordinary baked good; its function is more communicative and artistic than utilitarian,” Solicitor General Noel Francisco argued. “Accordingly, the government may not enact content-based laws commanding a speaker to engage in protected expression: An artist cannot be forced to paint, a musician cannot be forced to play, and a poet cannot be forced to write.” But the government lawyers did draw a line when it comes to race, arguing that laws targeting race-based discrimination may survive heightened First Amendment scrutiny in part because racial bias “is a familiar and recurring evil that poses unique historical, constitutional and institutional concerns.”

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Guilty! 2010 Double Murder in Wilton Manors Comes to a Close Michael d'Oliveira

Peter Avsenew.

eter Avsenew, 33, the man accused of the 2010 murder of Wilton Manors couple Stephen Adams, 52, and Kevin Powell, 47, was found guilty Thursday, the Sun Sentinel reported. According to the Wilton Manors Police Department, Avsenew shot Adams nine times in the head, shot Powell twice in the head and beat him with a blunt object. Avsenew had been taken in by the couple and was later turned in by his mother and captured in Polk County. Police determined the couple was murdered two days before Christmas. They were found in their home on the morning of Dec. 26, 2010. SFGN covered the murders in 2011 and 2013. According to the Sun Sentinel, prosecutors will seek the death penalty and sentencing will be carried out in January. Wilton Manors Mayor Gary Resnick thanked the city’s police department and other law enforcement agencies for their work. “This was one of the most horrific crimes in our city during my time as mayor. I met

the families of Kevin Powell and Stephen Adams at their memorial service. I want to thank our Wilton Manors Police Department, as well as the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and State Attorney Mike Satz’ office for their efforts to bring this guy to justice. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Kevin and Stephen, but maybe now, they can get some closure. Wilton Manors remains a very safe community,” stated Resnick in a press release issued after the verdict. “This verdict acts as a validation of the excellent investigative work done by our Police Department in 2010,” stated Wilton Manors Chief Paul O’Connell in the same press release. “Our community can be assured that our good work continues now and into the future.”

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Trans Student: This isn’t about a wedding cake, it’s about civil rights Gavin Grimm

(CNN) Over the past few years I’ve learned what it means to fight for my right to be treated just like everyone else. When my high school implemented a bathroom ban that forbade me from using the men’s bathroom even though I am a transgender male student, I fought back. My fight took me to the US Supreme Court and still continues today -- despite the Court sending my case back to the district court. I am not alone in this fight. There are people in every community who are standing up for the basic rights that everyone -- regardless of orientation or creed -- should be able to enjoy. Two of these people are about to have their case heard by the United States Supreme Court, and the decision could impact the rights of countless LGBTQ Americans. On Tuesday, Charlie Craig and Dave Mullins will stand before the US Supreme Court because a local bakery in their Colorado community discriminated against them on the basis of their sexual orientation. The business refused to sell them the same product that it would have sold a heterosexual couple -- a wedding cake. The bakery is arguing that it has a constitutional right to refuse to bake such a cake if it violates the baker’s religious beliefs. Their case, dubbed Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, shouldn’t fool anyone. It has nothing to do with cake, and everything to do with civil rights. Charlie and Dave were refused service by the business five years ago, so it’s certainly been a long road for them. I suspect that, like me, they worry every time they enter a public place that they will face discrimination on the basis of who they are. While my own experience didn’t involve

a public business, it was based on the same discriminatory principle: Not treating members of the LGBT community as equals. Just as Charlie and Dave want people to understand their case isn’t about where they can buy a cake, my case was about more than just a restroom. It was about whether LGBT people have the freedom to exist and live in public life. Discrimination is not new. Many have felt the pains of its humiliation for centuries before us. Many still know the overwhelming feeling of anxiousness and fear, the uncertainty of whether or not they are able to do something as simple as purchase a baked good or use a restroom without coming under fire. Put yourself in Charlie and Dave’s shoes, or the shoes of Charlie’s mother Debbie, who was with them when the business owner said he would not serve them. Can you imagine the humiliation she must have felt watching her son go through that experience? The bakery is arguing for the right to say “only heterosexuals served here.” If they prevail, other businesses could argue they can display signs saying “no transgender people served here,” or any other discriminatory message that conveys the sentiment -- “your kind is not welcome.” Forty-five states and the federal

Just as Charlie and Dave want people to understand their case isn’t about where they can buy a cake, my case was about more than just a restroom.

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Gavin Grimm at the DC rally to protest withdrawal of federal Title IX guidance. Photo credit Geoff Livingston, National Center for Transgender Equality.

government have laws to protect against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, and national origin. Twenty-one of those states and the District of Columbia, and some federal government agencies, also include sexual orientation in those protections -- including Colorado. Charlie and Dave are heading to the Supreme Court to ensure that discrimination is not written into the Constitution. Of course, this case could have consequences for more than just LGBT people. It could impact countless Americans, including women, racial minorities, religious minorities, unwed

parents, interracial couples, and so many others. Could a public business owner refuse service to an unwed mother, citing their religious beliefs? Could they deny an interracial couple the same service? The examples go on and on, but the point is, no one should be denied the same service offered to everyone else at a public business because of who they are. As millions of Americans stood with me during my march to the Supreme Court, I will now stand with Charlie and Dave. No one, including businesses, should have a constitutional right to discriminate against anyone. Businesses that are open to the public should be open to all.

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Seeing In The Dark

Blind Nonprofit Launches Sexual Health Program

n February 2017, Leah Gardner attended a community dinner at the LightHouse of San Francisco’s headquarters on Market St. She was one of 20 or so people who sat around a table and listened to Laura Millar, the LightHouse’s new Sexuality Health Programs Coordinator, share her vision of having a contingent at the annual San Francisco Gay Pride Parade.

“I could almost touch the energy in that room,” Gardner said. “About 20 people shared ideas, life experiences and excitement; a true community spirit was tangible.” Gardner, who is a lesbian and visually impaired, shared she had always had some hesitation about attending the Pride march, but through the LightHouse’s new Sexual Health programs, she was able to tuck away her uneasiness. “Marching amid the euphoria of Pride, I finally felt part of something purely unique. I was always nervous and rather apprehensive about trying to march in such a gigantic event as a visually impaired person; Laura gave me and so many others a reason to bond together, to feel pride and joy in who we are,” said Gardner. According to lesbian and disability rights activist Corbett O’Toole, the LightHouse is the first disability organization to partake in the Pride festivities and applauds Millar for her efforts in making the Pride contingent a reality for many. “Laura's contingent,” said O’Toole, “showed the disability and LGBT communities that queer rights are inseparable from disability rights. Her decision to offer a contingent for the San Francisco Pride Parade is unprecedented. No mainstream disability organization has made that commitment before.” In addition to marching in the San Francisco Pride Parade, some of Millar’s past programs included a masturbation workshop with Shauna Farabaugh, a trip to Good Vibrations, where Carol Queen and Andy Duran gave workshop participants a tactile tour of some of the store’s most popular products — explaining how and why someone might use a specific toy — and a dating workshop cleverly titled:

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World of Sex with Jan McClain. Millar is bisexual and legally blind. She holds both a Masters in Public Health and a Masters in Human Sexuality from San Francisco State University. She is also a single parent and believes it is just as important to train parents, teachers, and educators on accessible sexual health practices, as it is to train blind youth. “I have done workshops and presentations with youth, seniors and everyone in between,” said Millar. “The youngest student so far I’ve had in one of my workshops I believe was 14, and the oldest in their mid-80s.” But while the events and workshops offered through the LightHouse’s sexual health programs have been well-received by LightHouse students and community members, Millar points to a lack of sex education for young people with disabilities. “Too often in the blind community, youth will say to me they are tired of not being given the information they need, or treated like young adults. They don’t want to be coddled, and they want a lot more independence,” Millar said. “My programming,” continued Millar, “fills in a lot of gaps related to sexual health and health literacy. Educating young adults about how to access their sexual health needs, using resources available to them in their community is an important part of being an independent adult.” The LightHouse’s sexual health program also offers a monthly youth workshop, which Millar shares is similar to what a sighted youth would receive in high school or in an introduction course to sexuality in college. “Currently, I have a model of a 3D uterus, vulva, and clitoris, which have been very

LightHouse for the Blind in the San Francisco Bay Area. Photo courtesy of the LightHouse of San Francisco.

useful to help educate people about their bodies. It is exciting to see a room full of young folks with shared lived experiences — that often feels very isolating — and to be able to give them the opportunity to learn in a manner that is accessible and designed for them.” As the only full-time employee at a blindness organization that manages sexual health programs, Millar spends a lot of time working with people from across the country. She explained, “I’ve had a number of oneon-one conversations and meetings with people who are blind and LGBTQ across the country, and have been able to help link them up with services in their area.” The LightHouse’s CEO, Bryan Bashin, recognized the importance of further

diversifying their programs and in 2016, hired Millar. He said, “The LightHouse knows that there’s more to living a full life than cane skills and screen readers. That’s why when we met Laura, we knew we had found the perfect person to enrich our programming with skills for healthy sexuality, intimacy and relationship building — the stuff that really makes us tick, as people.” The LightHouse’s sexual health program has built partnerships with the Transgender Law Center, San Francisco Women Against Rape, Positive Resource Center, and the DA’s Special Victims Unit. You can learn more about the LightHouse’s sexual health programs and their other services by visiting Lighthouse-sf.org.

Belo Cipriani is a disability advocate, a freelance journalist, the award-winning author of Blind: A Memoir and Midday Dreams, and the spokesperson for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Learn more at www.belocipriani.com.

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Jesse’s Journal

La Spezia, Italy.

John Lauritsen:

The Shelley-Byron Men Jesse Monteagudo

ohn Lauritsen is “an independent scholar” who has “the freedom to tell the truth as I see it, without concerns for career or ‘collegiality.’” His first contribution to gay studies was 1974’s The Early Homosexual Rights Movement (1864-1935), which he wrote with David Thorstad. Lauritsen has since written on a variety of topics before he specialized on the English Romantic poets of the early 19th century, a period that Will and Ariel Durant called, “next to the age of Elizabeth I, the brightest flowering in the four centuries of English poetry.” In “The Man Who Wrote Frankenstein,” Lauritsen argued that this book was written by Percy Bysshe Shelley, not by his second wife Mary, and that “male love is the dominant theme of Frankenstein.” Lauritsen also edited new editions of Shelley’s translations of Plato’s “The Banquet” and Aeschylus’s “Oresteia and Prometheus Bound,” while at the same time arguing that Shelley was gay, or at least bisexual. All these books were published by Lauritsen’s own Pagan Press, which he founded in 1982 to “publish books of interest

to the intelligent gay man.” Much has been written about the samesex love affairs of George Gordon, Lord Byron, to convince most people of that poet’s bisexuality. On the other hand, Shelley scholars still defend their poet’s heterosexuality, since he died while he was still in his twenties and is best remembered for his two marriages to Harriet Westbrook and Mary Godwin. In Lauritsen’s new book, “The Shelley-Byron Men: Lost Angels of a ruined paradise” the two romantic poets are revealed as centers of a literary group devoted to “male love” and “the homoerotic ethos of Ancient Greece.” Along with their friends - Thomas Medwin, Edward John Trelawny and Edward Ellerker Williams - the poets settled in Pisa, Italy (1822), where they met daily in Byron’s Renaissance palace for literary discussions that lasted well into the night. “For too long, biographers have falsified the love lives of the Shelley-Byron Men. The time has come to bring them into the light

the two romantic poets are revealed as centers of a literary group devoted to “male love” and “the homoerotic ethos of Ancient Greece.”

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of day,” Lauritsen noted. “It is my contention that these five men - Byron, Shelley, Medwin, Williams, and Trelawny - along with Thomas Love Peacock and Thomas Jefferson Hogg in England - were drawn together by sexual affinities, that they discussed male love, and endeavored to liberate it.” That those men lived in exile in Italy is no surprise to Lauritsen: sodomy was then a capital offense in England while in Italy, as with other countries influenced by the Napoleonic Code, it was legal. Williams was Shelley’s “inseparable companion” and, according to Lauritsen, most likely his lover. The two youths died together in a boating accident in the Gulf of Spezia on July 8, 1822. The Shelley-Byron Men were together for just half a year. In “The Shelley-Byron Men: Lost Angels of a ruined paradise,” Lauritsen does not try to “prove” that Shelley, Byron, et al were “gay” in the modern sense of the word. Instead, Lauritsen argued “that male love represented an important part of their lives and works, with male love understood as comprising

love, sex, and friendship.” Like Walt Whitman later in the century, these men worked for the emancipation of male love, even if they themselves were not “liberated” as we understand that term today. Though much of their work was censored or destroyed after their deaths, “some of their research, translations, and argumentation (if such there were) went into a Uranian underground to surface later in the works of others.” They realized, as the Action Committee of a gay united front in Germany declared in 1921, that “in the final analysis, justice for you will be the fruit only of your own efforts. The liberation of homosexuals can only be the work of homosexuals themselves.” This is liberating work that we must continue every day. The “Shelley-Byron Men” may be purchased at Amazon. com or directly from the publisher, Pagan Press (paganpressbooks.com).

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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Holiday shopping guide

2017 Staff

Holiday Shopping Guide Justin Wyse

Are you stumped this holiday season? Unsure of what to get the hard-toshop-for person in your life? The staff of SFGN has put together a rather amazing list of some very fun and unique gifts this year. Electronics, gadgets, food and entertainment are always a sure way to put a smile on your friend or family’s face. Take a look as our team has done the work for you this year!

Super Nintendo Classic Edition Justin Wyse – Sales Manager Cost: $79.99 Where to Buy: GameStop

Why I like it: If you grew up loving Nintendo then there’s no better gift this year than the SNES Classic. Don’t be tricked into buying this online for double the price by scalpers. Nintendo promises to have more consoles released in time for the holidays. What makes this console so great is that the games are preloaded which means no pesky cartridges. Good Luck shopping this year!

Nintendo Switch

Tim Higgins – Office Manager Cost: $299.99 Where to Buy: Best Buy

Why I like it: It’s fun, exciting, and easy to use with Wi-Fi. You can take it anywhere and it fits in the palm of your hands. Great for all ages! The Nintendo Switch is a fun way to complete your monthly game night with friends. Games can be downloaded, or you can purchase the traditional cartridges.

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Sennheiser HD1 Wireless Headphones With Active Noise Cancellation Pier Angelo - Chief executive officer Cost: $410.45 Where to Buy: Best Buy, Guitar Center, Amazon

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Holiday shopping guide

Victrola Wooden 6-in-1 Nostalgic 3-Speed Turntable with Bluetooth Norm Kent - Publisher Cost: $99.99 Where to Buy: Bed Bath & Beyond

Why I like it:

Yiynova MVP20U+FE Full HD Tablet Monitor Brendon Lies - Art Director Cost: $409 Where to Buy: Amazon

For only a hundred bucks, vinyl is fun again, and sounding awesome! Not the ghost but the greatness and glory of Christmas Past will come back to you with this smoothly spinning and marvelously looking combination turntable, CD player, cassette player and Victrola all rolled into one, with a bluetooth and AM/FM radio to boot. It’s the looks and design you grew up with, fast forwarded to the present, mechanized and modernized. It’s like you are driving your 1965 Mustang with a 2018 engine and 21st century technology. Self-contained, does not take up a lot of space, and you can easily maneuver from your 40 year old vinyls, 30 year old cassettes, and 20 year old CD’s with the touch of a button.

Chocolates from To The Moon

Why I like it: If you’re into digital art, you know that tablets aren’t cheap — especially with builtin screens. An older used cintiq tablet goes for over a grand, and people jump to pay it. After all, what artist hasn’t drooled over the opportunity to paint directly into photoshop, no learning curve required? Fortunately, advancements every year have allowed drawing tablets with built-in screens to drop in price while still bursting with potential. Pressure sensitive up to 2048 levels with 16.7 million Colors and 1920x1080 resolution, the Yiynova is a paragon of where low price meets high quality. Granted, it won’t be the cheapest gift you ever get, but whether for yourself or someone else who’s eager for a window into the world of digital painting, you can feel good knowing that not a single dollar was wasted.

Edwin Neimann – Senior Sales Associate Cost: Varies Where to Buy: To The Moon in Wilton Manors

Why I like it: The Holidays are here again and what does that mean? It’s the one time of year we get a free pass to indulge our taste buds in as many sweets and desserts as we desire. That is, of course, before the New Year’s resolution to get in better shape kicks in. And what better place to find all kinds of delectable delights than everyone’s favorite candy/gift store, To The Moon. If you are a chocolate lover like me, you will find every variety of chocolate imaginable. And there’s a huge variety of other candies as well. After you stash up on your favorite chocolates and candies don’t forget to check out all the novelty gifts and collectibles at To The Moon. You may just find that perfect gift you haven’t been able to find yet.

Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (Fifth Edition) Brittany Ferrendi Digital Content Director Cost: $19.99 Where to Buy: DND.Wizards.com

Why I like it: What the heck is a D&D game doing in my gay newspaper? Giving you the escape fantasy of your dreams, of course. There are two kinds of people in this world that don’t play D&D — those who brush it off by equating it with geeky Live-Action Role Playing (LARPing) and those who just have no one to play it with. Regardless of where you fall on the spectrum, one thing is for sure: Dungeons & Dragons is for everyone, because you can create a world all your own. What’s not to love about exploring your interests in a stress-free environment?

Macy’s Egyptian Cotton Embroidered Queen Sheet Set John McDonald - Reporter/Editor Cost: $250.00 Where to Buy: Macys.com

Why I like it: Beds are essential. I don’t quite understand why I like this set other than I am told, from a rock-solid source, that cotton sheets are the best. I am also told that one should not settle for anything under 400 thread count. Macy’s is loyal to the LGBTQ community, so I will stick with them. Why does Egypt claim responsibility? I have no idea. The queen size goes without question. Bottom line here folks is a good night’s sleep is very important. Rest well.

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Holiday shopping guide

5 Big-Name LGBT-Friendly Businesses to Support During the Holidays Brittany Ferrendi

Last year, SFGN covered five LGBT-friendly stores to support while doing your holiday shopping. This year, we’re bringing five more into the spotlight so you can feel twice as good about your purchase knowing you’re promoting an inclusive business. Big-name companies can make a real difference in shifting the nation toward LGBT acceptance. That’s why this year’s top five holiday shopping stores are all Fortune 500 companies which “represent two-thirds of the U.S. GDP with $12 trillion in revenues, $890 billion in profits, $19 trillion in market value, and employ 28.2 million people worldwide,” according to Fortune’s website. But these companies don’t just slap pride flags on merchandise to make an easy buck. This year’s selection is based on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2018 Corporate Equality Index, which rates major businesses by their LGBT-inclusive policies. These businesses are rated based on their nondiscrimination policies, their equitable benefits for LGBT workers and their families, internal education and accountability metrics and public commitment to LGBT equality.

Apple

Amazon

Buying a brand new phone? Apple was one of the 14 top 20 fortune-ranked companies to score a 100 percent of the HRC’s Index. It’ll feel pretty good sporting the Apple iPhone X knowing the company protects its LGBT employees. In 2015, Apple’s Tim Cook became the first CEO of the Fortune 500 to come out as gay. “I’m proud to be gay, and I consider being gay among the greatest gifts God has given me,” Cook said in a column for Bloomberg Businessweek. “For years, I’ve been open with many people about my sexual orientation. Plenty of colleagues at Apple know I’m gay, and it doesn’t seem to make a difference in the way they treat me. Of course, I’ve had the good fortune to work at a company that loves creativity and innovation and knows it can only flourish when you embrace people’s differences. Not everyone is so lucky.”

Amazon is also in the top 20, making it the go-to online shopping website worth putting your LGBT dollars toward. On top of that, Amazon is one of the easiest ways to shop without dealing with people. Asocial shoppers delight, because you really can’t compete with that. “We believe that diversity and inclusion are good for our business, but our commitment is based on something more fundamental than that,” reads Amazon’s Diversity page. “It’s simply right. Amazon has always been, and always will be, committed to tolerance and diversity.”

Target Target was listed under last year’s top five, but it’s just too high up there on the Fortune 500 not to include again. The retailer has expanded an entire Pride collection in select stores and has its own bright and visible special section on their website — including shirts, various types of pride flags and even preferred pronoun buttons. Go Target!

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Best Buy For a new fancy television or sound system — or to pick up the latest gaming system like a Nintendo Switch — Best Buy is the go-to big-name company. “Our goal is to celebrate all of our employees, tap into their unique talents, experiences, beliefs and backgrounds and to create an engaging work environment, a world-class operation and a company that reflects the diversity of all communities,” Chief Human Resources Officer Paula Baker said in a statement when they were marked a Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality in 2017. “This important recognition further affirms Best Buy’s support for LGBT equality and commitment to diversity and inclusion.”

Nike Nike’s back on the top five list, earning its spot for its BETRUE collection featuring Pride-themed shorts and shoes. The collection began in 2012 to celebrate LGBT Pride Month in a personalized way, and since has raised approximately $2.5 million to support LGBT causes. “The key for us was to create something that people could unite around to show their support for LGBTQ athletes,” said Robert Goman, LGBT Network Leader at Nike. “Sporting your rainbow in the gym or on a run became a way to feel like you belonged to something larger – you were connected to being ‘out’ or being an ally. The rainbow has and always will be incorporated into the BETRUE product in some way.”

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Holiday books

Your Ultimate

Book Giving Guide Terri Schlichenmeyer

Finally – your holiday shopping is DONE. Well, except for… um, and for…. and okay, you’re not really done. Everybody, you included, has that one certain person on the gift list who’s hard to buy for and another certain person who’s really fussy, and a Grandma who has everything. You know who they are, so see if some of these great books might be matches for your list, or books to reward you, Holiday Shopper, at the end of a long, stressful day.

FICTION Mystery fans who know their A-B-Cs obviously know Sue Grafton. This year’s Kinsey Millhone mystery, “Y is for Yesterday” begins with a nearly-40-yearold crime and a former criminal who may not be so “former” after all. Wrap this book up for the biggest smile next to the tree. Also look for “Odd Child Out” by Gilly Macmillan. It’s the story of two best friends and one possible murder. The person on your list who often says she’d like to “chuck it all and run away” will love reading “The Runaway Midwife” by Patricia Harman. It’s the story of a midwife who does just that – she leaves behind a life, friends, and trouble and heads to Canada to start over. But it’s difficult to always be on-guard, especially when you know you can’t hide forever. Wrap it up with “The Art of Keeping Secrets” by Rachael Johns, a novel of friendship, being yourself, trust, and knowing when to keep quiet sometimes. Who loves a good gaslighter? Your giftee, that’s who, and “How I Lost You” by Jenny Blackhurst is a great book to wrap. It’s the tale of a woman who killed her infant son – or did she? Once she’s released from psychiatric treatment, she has reason to wonder… wrap it up with “Without Merit” by Colleen Hoover, a novel of secrets, truth, and its consequences.

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For the person who loves novels of international intrigue, “Act of Betrayal” by Matthew Dunn may make a great gift. This thriller involves assassination, conspiracy, CIA operatives, need I say more? For the romantic on your list, “Lilac Lane” by Sherryl Woods will be the best gift this year. It’s the story of a grieving woman and the townspeople that wrap their arms around her. Is it possible to find love again? Wrap it up with “I, Eliza Hamilton” by Susan Holloway Scott, a romance-y novel set in historical times. If you’ve got a novel lover on your list, “The Stolen Marriage” by Diane Chamberlain will make her smile. It’s the story of a woman stuck in a loveless marriage to a man who everyone loves but few know him, obviously, as well as she does. But how well does she know her husband, really? Wrap it up with “Savage Country” by Robert Olmstead, a brutal novel of legacy and hardship, set in 1873.

BUSINESS Your business-minded friends will love unwrapping “Defined by Design” by Kathryn H. Anthony. Why are we attracted to the things we buy? Does that extend to the buildings we inhabit, the clothes we wear, or the places we eat? Design is everything and this year, your giftee will learn that. Wrap it up with “Leading Organizations: Ten Timeless Truths” by Scott Keller and Mary Meaney, a book with classic answers for leaders in any industry. If you’ve got a creative type on your gift list, then wrap up “Things Are What You Make of Them” by Adam J. Kurtz. It’s a book of thoughtstarters and workpokers that could help open someone’s creative doors. Wrap it up with “The Line” by Keri Smith, author of “Wreck this Journal” and a pack of flashy new pens for the best gift ever. For the person whose dream is big – REALLY big – then wrap up “Becoming Facebook” by Michael Hoefflinger. It’s a book about the “10 Challenges” that the internet behemoth has overcome and how those challenges have changed the world and the world of business.

If your gift list includes a woman with her eye on high places, then “The Unspoken Code” by Marja Norris is a great gift. It’s a kind of a guideline for female CEOs, complete with worksheets and extra advice. Wrap it up with “This is How We Rise” by Claudia Chan, a book about potential and leadership. I also like “Unscrewed” by Jaclyn Friedman, about getting what you deserve in life and business.

LGBT AUTHORS / ISSUES The love – and troubles – between mother and son is at the heart of “Outside is the Ocean” by Matthew Lansburgh, a new short story collection that has a common arc. It’s about a mother with a troubled life, who believes her gay son has forgotten her. It’s about family, and love. Pair it with “Trans Gendent: The Year’s Best Transgender Speculative Fiction,” edited by Bogi Takacs. It’s full of collected tales of fantasy, horror, and just plain weirdness. Why do we even need genders? If that’s a question your giftee asks often, then look for “Beyond Trans: Does Gender Matter?” by Heath Fogg Davis. This book takes a good look at why we have genders and the four particular places in everyday life where we should think about abolishing any mention of differences.

Holiday books If your giftee loves his books a bit on the spiritual side, then “Owls Don’t Have to Mean Death” by Chip Livingston is the book to wrap. It’s the story of a Florida Creek man who learns many lessons from his ancestors, but will that help him when illness strikes someone he loves? For someone who’s on the journey to understanding and acceptance, “Gay Gringo: A Memoir” by Roy Langridge may be a great choice. Just be aware, before wrapping it, that this book includes some steamy scenes. Also look for “Katharine Lee Bates: From Sea to Shining Sea” by Melinda M. Ponder, a book about the woman who wrote “America the Beautiful,” her life, and times.

PETS AND ANIMALS Yes, there’s an animal lover on your gift list, and you can’t find a better gift than “Talking to Animals” by Jon Katz. It’s a look at how we can better communicate with our pets and with wildlife, and it’s part of an ongoing story of Katz’s farm and his beloved animals. Wrap it up with “Raised by Animals” by Jennifer L. Verdolin, PhD, a book about how animals raise their young, and what humans can take away from their lessons to use with our own children. As pet lovers know, dogs can serve in the military. As veterans know, dogs can serve outside, too, as your giftee will see in “Tuesday’s Promise” by Luis Carlos Montalvan and Ellis Henican. It’s the continuing story of Tuesday, the golden retriever who changed one veteran’s life and the work she’s done. Wrap it up with “A Dog Called Hope” by Jason Morgan and Samien Lewis, another wonderful book about a dog and his soldier.

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with tissues, and with “Rescuing Penny Jane” by Amy Sutherland, a book about dog shelters and those who work to find strays their forever homes. The cat-lover in your life will want to curl up with “Iris Grace,” by Arabella Carter-Johnson. It’s the story of a little girl with autism and the cat who was more healer than kitty. Wrap it up with “The Inner Life of Cats” by Thomas McNamee for the purrrrrfect holiday! If there’s a horse-lover on your gift list this year, “The Age of the Horse” by Susanna Forrest should grace their gift pile, for sure. This is a wide-ranging look at horses throughout history, from evolution onward. Can’t miss this one.

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For the giftee with a soft spot in their heart for wildlife, “Wolf Nation” by Brenda Peterson will thrill them. This is a book about the history of wolves in America, why they’ve so often been targeted for removal, and what the future holds. History buffs who also love animals will love “The Zoo” by Isobel Charman, the story of the making of the London Zoo. Lions and tigers and bears! Oh, my, but also a nice cast of real people are featured in this fascinating book.

And now the housekeeping: some of these titles may not be available, or you might have to order them. Release dates change, titles change, and if that’s confusing or if you need more ideas, be sure to ASK the friendly, all-knowing, superintelligent booksellers. There’s actually a good reason they’re standing in your local bookstore (hint: it’s to help you finish your shopping!) Season’s Readings!

No dog-lover can resist “Will’s Red Coat” by Tom Ryan. It’s the story of an unloved, angry, ailing, mistreated dog and his reformation at the hands of a loving man with infinite patience. Wrap it up

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Holiday food

Gastronomic Gifts Rick Karlin

The nice thing about shopping for foodies is that there’s always a gadget they don’t have. There are so many options at so many price points, that you’re certain to find something that is not only an apropos gift, but that also fits into your budget. Here are some of my favorites this year. Most are available directly from the company listed or from Amazon. A customizable cookie stamp from Uncommon Goods lets your kitchen magician make their mark on the dessert table. Interchangeable letters, numbers, and symbols offer endless possibilities for personalized treats. Made of plastic, silicone and wood for only $15. Bear Paws shredder claws easily lift, handle, shred, and cut meats. It is essential for BBQ fans. They can lift out an entire roast pork shoulder and hand pull it in minutes. Ultra-sharp blades and heat resistant, BPA-free nylon handles are melt-proof and dishwasher safe. FDA-approved and heat-resistant up to 475 degrees they run $12.95 a pair. Roll your own sushi with the easy to use Sushi Bazooka. Place rice on each side of the tube, add fish or vegetables to the center, close and push out a perfect sushi roll each time. This nifty invention by US Top Shop is $12.85 and comes with two pair of chopsticks. Veggie noodles are the latest craze and your chef can make their own with the Spiralizer by Bitoni USA. The $30 gadget cuts any vegetable into long thin spirals, which can be subbed for traditional pasta, making it great for those on low carb diets.

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A chef’s greatest tool is a sharp knife and his (or her) greatest danger is a dull one. The $49 Chef’s Choice 4643 ProntoPro Angle Select Diamond Hone 3 Stage manual knife sharpener will more than pay for itself by not having to have knives professionally sharpened. It has slots for both European and Japanese-style knives, as well as a honing slot. Stainless steel scissors make quick work of any herbs that need cutting. Five separate blades can be equipped with covers to get the exact cut a recipe calls for. Most cost less than $10. Why should your chef haul out the colander when they can easily attach the Snap’N Strain ($8.47) and have perfect pasta every time?

The $17.99 instant-read thermometer from ZoomZam is labeled for meat, but is also helpful in making ice-creams, desserts, cake, cookies, jams, and preserves. Every chef needs a great grater, but they always take up so much space. A fold flat grater is a great space saver. The model by Joseph Josephs features four stainless steel blade styles for slicing, zesting and grating and includes a plastic case for $38.50. Walmart sells a knock-off version by Smarit, without a case, for $14.98 For your friend that likes to cook and is crazy for rainbow décor, the 10-piece compact mixing bowl, food prep and measuring cup nesting set by Kitchen Winners for $22.99 is the perfect gift. All of the various pieces neatly stack inside one another so they take up barely any space at all. The handles on each item make them easy to carry and while the measuring cups are labeled, the colors are a great way to quickly tell everything apart.

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The all-male string quartet Well Strung is not only talented, they’re pretty damn hot, too. They will warm up the stage of the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale with their new holiday program. “A Well Strung Christmas” will include holiday favorites, along with the group’s signature “mashups” of classical and pop tunes, and a few vocals thrown in for good measure. Tickets start at $35 at BrowardCenter.org.

Nicole Stodard’s Thinking Cap Theatre concludes its innovative 2017 Gender and the Pulitzer Prize (GAP) play reading series today at 1 p.m. with Quiara Algeriaz’s “Water by the Spoonful,” a story of addiction and recovery, despair and hope. See this 2012 award-winning play by an accomplished female playwright at the Vanguard Sanctuary for the Arts, 1501 S. Andrews Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are $10 at ThinkingCapTheatre.com.

“Drag Queen Christmas: The Naughty Tour,” starring contestants from “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” will be performing live on stage and rocking the catwalk tonight at 8 p.m. at the Parker Playhouse, 707 N.E. 8th St. in Fort Lauderdale. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, don’t miss this evening of holiday songs and performances from your favorite queens (who have definitely been naughty.) Tickets at ParkerPlayhouse.com.

“School of Rock,” Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit Broadway stage adaptation of the Jack Black movie, comes to the Broward Center tonight through Dec. 24. The story about a wannabe rock star who poses as a substitute teacher includes 14 new songs and a cast of real kids jamming out on guitars, keyboards and drums on the Au Rene Theater stage. Where do we enroll at the “School of Rock?” Tickets start at $30 at BrowardCenter.org.

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A&E music Internationally-acclaimed flamenco dancer and choreographer Siudy Garrido will perform with the South Florida Symphony in their upcoming concert series. Photo Credit: SiudyGarrido.com.

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hat do you get when “Mozart Meets Hemingway and Siudy Flamenco?” The answer, promises South Florida Symphony artistic director Sebrina María Alfonso, is an imaginative and memorable program of music that will be performed in Key West, Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The Symphony, celebrating its 20th anniversary season, opens its Masterworks Series Dec. 16 – 19 with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Haffner” Symphony, cellist Zuill Bailey in the Florida premiere of Michael Daugherty’s “Tales of Hemingway” and Manuel de Falla’s “El amor brujo” accompanied by the acclaimed Siudy Flamenco Dance Co. Mozart originally composed his beloved Symphony No. 35 in 1782 as a hastily-written serenade for the ennoblement of a prominent Salzburg merchant, Sigmund Haffner. He incorporated themes from his popular comic opera, “The Abduction from the Seraglio,” and later added wind parts and revised the movements to complete the symphony. Michael Daugherty’s “Tales of Hemingway” is a concerto for cello and orchestra composed in 2015 and premiered by Zuill Bailey, a frequent soloist with the South Florida Symphony. Hemingway’s writing inspired the four movements: “Big Two-Hearted River,” “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” “The Old Man and the Sea” and “The Sun Also Rises.” Donald Rosenberg of Gramophone magazine wrote of the premiere: “Daugherty sends the cello soaring and singing with the orchestra as he summons key moments in

the Hemingway books. The solo writing calls for an artist of eloquent persuasion, and Zuill Bailey more than meets the score’s demands with playing that combines fervor and poetry.” Earlier this year, Bailey won a Grammy Award for Best Classical Instrumental Solo. In addition, the inaugural recording also was honored with Grammys for Best Classical Contemporary Composition and Best Classical Compendium. Symphony president Jacqueline Lorber said, “Zuill has always been a favorite of our audiences and we’re absolutely thrilled to have him back to perform this important new work.” Internationally-acclaimed flamenco dancer and choreographer Siudy Garrido and her company take the stage with the symphony to perform Spanish composer Manuel de Falla’s fiery suite, “El amor brujo” (“Love, the Magician”). Movements include the celebrated “Danza ritual del fuego” (“Fire Dance Ritual”), “Cancion del fuego fatuo” (“Song of the Willo-the Wisp”) and “Danza del terror” (“Dance of Terror”). To lend the story flamenco flair, 2011 Drama Desk nominee Garrido added a prologue with principal characters introduced by dancers and a new sung character, a witchlike shaman, performed by two-time Latin Grammy-nominee Argentina. Tony Awardwinner George Akram will also be featured. “This is a great opportunity to embrace Falla’s initial vision to bring dancers and musicians together,” Garrido said.

The South Florida Symphony, under the direction of Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso, will perform “Mozart Meets Hemingway and Siudy Flamenco” on Saturday, Dec. 16 at Key West High School in Key West; Sunday, Dec. 17 at the Arsht Center in Miami; and Tuesday, Dec. 19 at the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale. For tickets and more information, go to SouthFloridaSymphony.org.

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A&E theater Tom Wahl and Nicholas Richberg star in the world premiere of Terry Teachout’s play “Billy and Me” at Palm Beach Dramaworks. Photo Credit: Samantha Mighdoll.

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erry Teachout is the powerful theater critic for the Wall Street Journal. His reviews often can make or break a new show, boosting ticket sales or sending down the final curtain. Most readers are not aware Teachout is also an acclaimed playwright and director, and this weekend, critics from around the region will take their first look at his latest work. Teachout’s second play, “Billy and Me,” inspired by the fiery relationship between Tennessee Williams and William Inge, will receive its world premiere at Palm Beach Dramaworks in West Palm Beach. He describes the play as “a work of fiction based on fact.” Dramaworks artistic director William Hayes suggested the topic during a production meeting 18 months ago for the Dramaworks production of the critic’s first play, “Satchmo at the Waldorf.” Hayes asked Teachout if he thought “there’s a play there.” “I’m not sure if I jumped up and down in the chair,” Teachout recalled, but he went to work and more than 100 numbered drafts later, he had a play. In “Billy and Me,” Teachout imagines their complex relationship. While their contemporaries suspected some sort of sexual involvement, neither Williams nor Inge ever addressed the subject directly. “They were two men who were similar in so many ways: They were both important American playwrights, both gay, both alcoholics, both self-destructive. The

different arcs of their lives were not in sync,” he explained. “Let’s just say ‘Billy and Me’ takes a position on this question.” Teachout added, “Because neither of them was forthcoming about the nature of their friendship, that gave me the imaginative elbow room I needed to write a play. Otherwise, I would just write a biography. That’s what makes the creative juices flow… when there are unanswered questions.” Williams, portrayed by Nicholas Richberg, narrates the story with Tom Wahl creating the role of Inge. The first act takes place in a bar in Chicago on December 31, 1944, immediately after a pre-Broadway tryout of Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie,” the play Inge said inspired him to become a playwright. Act II takes place almost 15 years later in Inge’s Manhattan apartment, a few hours after the Broadway premiere of his first flop, “A Loss of Roses.” “It’s a play about love, jealousy, and— not to put it too pompously— destiny,” said Teachout. “An artist is a person who can’t do anything else with his life. Writing is his fate: it’s that or nothing. But he can’t become an artist until he accepts that fate and acknowledges his true nature.” Will Teachout be on the lookout for the first reviews? The answer is a definitive “No.” “I don’t read them and that’s the same advice I give to everybody in the business,” he said. “They’re not written for you. They’re written for audiences.” You can check SFGN.com for our review of this exciting new work.

Palm Beach Dramaworks presents the world premiere production of Terry Teachout’s “Billy and Me,” Dec. 8 – 31 at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre, 201 Clematis St. in West Palm Beach. Tickets are $75 at PalmBeachDramaworks.org. 12.6.2017 •

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The Every Woman Comedy Tour

Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Rip-roaring performances by Aida Rodriguez, April Macie and Chaunte Wayans. Tickets $25 to $35. Call 954462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter. org.

Billy and Me

Dec. 8 to 31 at Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St. in West Palm Beach. The play takes place over 15 years, beginning with Tennessee Williams at a bar after a tryout of his play, and then years later after the flop of his friend William Inge’s first Broadway play. Tickets $55 and up. Call 561-514-4042 or visit PalmBeachDramaworks.org.

Winter Shorts

Dec. 9 to 23 at the Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. Eightto 10-minute comedic shorts with a holiday twist by City Theatre. Tickets $39 to $54. Call 305-949-6722 or visit ArshtCenter.org.

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broward county Colors of Christmas

Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Peabo Bryson, Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis, Jr., Ruben Studdard and Jody Watley perform Christmas favorites with contemporary style. Tickets are $55–$75 with $135. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

* A Well-Strung Christmas

Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. The string quartet returns with a show of holiday favorites and contemporary pieces. Tickets

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$35 to $45. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.

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Through Dec. 10 at Island City Stage, 2304 N. Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors. A soldier returns home from war to find his mother has dressed his father in clown make-up and a dress and his sibling newly out as transgender. Tickets $35. Call 954-519-2533 or visit IslandCityStage.org.

Stalker Bob and His Mother

Through Dec. 23 at the Empire Stage, 1140 N. Flagler Drive in Fort Lauderdale. Jim and Jimmy retire to Florida and one of their “tricks” turns out to be the son of a career criminal who uses her child to lure her victims. Tickets $30. Call 954-678-1469 or visit EmpireStage.com.

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 * Peter and the Starcatcher

Dec. 7, 8 and 10 at Old School Square, 51 N Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach. The prequel to “Peter Pan,” see how the orphan came to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up. Tickets $65 and $75. Call 561-243-7922 or visit OldSchoolSquare.org.

* Opera @ The Waterfront

Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Meyer Amphitheatre, 105 Evernia St. in West Palm Beach. An opera extravaganza of 150 musicians performing arias and ensembles, including Broadway favorites. Free. Call 561-835-7576 or email arichter@pbopera.org.

* It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play

Dec. 9 and 10 at Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave. in Lake Worth. The golden age of radio is remembered with a performance of the Christmas classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Tickets $25. Call 561- 586-6410 or visit lakeworthplayhouse.org.

Little Shop of Horrors

Through Dec. 17 at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. The classic musical of a shy florist who encounters a flesh-eating plant. Tickets $45. Call 561-832-7469 or visit Kravis.org.

It’s A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play will debut on Dec. 9 and 10 at Lake Worth Playhouse in Palm Beach. Photo: courtesy of Joe Landry. Becoming Dr. Ruth

Through Dec. 23 at GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave. in Coral Gables. Dr. Ruth is more than a sex therapist — the one-woman show tells her story as a Holocaust survivor, Haganah sniper, single mother, and teacher. Tickets $45 to $60. Call 305-445-1119 or visit GableStage.org.

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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 561-243-7922 or visit DelrayArts.org.

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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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Coral Gables. The story of Eva Peron, from her humble beginnings to her rise as the first lady of Argentina and a champion for the working class. Production is performed in English Nov. 3 to 26 and then in Spanish Nov. 30 to Dec. 17. Tickets $57 to $64. Call 305444-9293 or visit ActorsPlayhouse.org.

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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Local Gay Men’s Choruses will sing in the holiday season with special programs featuring outstanding soloists and big-name stars. Here are some highlights of the special concerts ahead: Original Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus The Original Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus will feature outstanding soloists in its 30th anniversary holiday concert, “Wishful Gifts,” on Saturday, Dec. 16 at All Saint’s Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale. Founder and artistic director Dr. Gary Keating will lead the 24-voice chorus in a classical holiday concert, including British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “Fantasia on Christmas Carols,” featuring tenor Kevin Barios, cellist Santiago Luna and organist Dan Copher. “There’s truly something for everybody,” he said. “I’m especially blessed to have so many talented soloists. That gives us the opportunity to perform all sorts of special music.” Chorus tenor Kelly Hodges will perform a powerful Sandi Patti arrangement of “O Holy Night,” and there will also be plenty of opportunities for audience participation, a chorus tradition. Tickets for “Wishful Gifts” are available at TheFtLGMC.org.

Miami Gay Men’s Chorus The Miami Gay Men’s Chorus will incorporate a Latin beat at its annual holiday concerts, “Joy for the Season,” courtesy of Grammy-winner Jon Secada, on Saturday, Dec. 16 at Coral Gables Congregational Church in Coral Gables. Secada will perform selections from his latest album, which took home the trophy at the Latin Grammys last weekend, as well as several numbers with the chorus. “It’s nice to have somebody of his notoriety reach out to perform with us,” said artistic director Anthony Cabrera, who had to reorganize his original program at the last minute. Cabrera also has several interesting “pairings” planned, like Oleta Adams’ “Get Here” sung with “I’ll be Home for the Holidays,”

as well as traditional Christmas carols and Hanukkah songs. “It’s a feel-good concert,” he said, “with something for everyone.” The chorus will also perform a similar program—without Secada—on Friday, Dec. 15 at Miami Shores Presbyterian Church in Miami Shores. Tickets for “Joy for the Season” are available at MGMChorus.org. BRETT KARLIN

Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida The 150-voice Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida welcomes Broadway and television star Alan Cumming (“Cabaret,” “The Good Wife”) to the stage of the Hard Rock Live at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood on Sunday, Dec. 17. Cumming, who won a Tony for his performance as the Emcee in “Cabaret,” will sing some of the songs from the classical music penned by Kander and Ebb and share some of the stories from his career. “He loves to tell stories,” said artistic director Harold Dioquino, who promised a varied and exciting program. “It’s really a privilege for us to perform with him.” In addition to traditional holiday favorites, Actress Sharon Gless, famous for her roles on “Cagney & Lacey” and “Burn Notice,” will narrate a musical tribute to Ruth Coker Burks, “the cemetery angel” who gave up a career in real estate to care for AIDS victims during the height of the crisis. “That’s the heart of the show,” said Dioquino, “what Christmas is all about.” In addition to the Hard Rock Live performance, the chorus will present a similar program, “Light & Joy”—without Alan Cumming—at the Sunshine Cathedral in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets for “Holidays at Hard Rock Live with Alan Cumming” and “Light & Joy” are available at GayMensChorusOfSouthFlorida.org.

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Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. at the Stonewall National Museum - Wilton Manors Gallery, 2157 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. A collection of color photographs by Anthony Timiraos. Free to attend, suggested donation $5. Call 954-763-8565 or visit Stonewall-Museum.org.

Divas

Through Dec. 29 at Hatch 1121, Lucerne Ave. in Lake Worth. Paintings of divas and drag queens on a number of media. Free. Visit LakeWorthArts.com.

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Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 30, including Dec. 26 to 30, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St. in Miami. See the zoo alight with colorful lights, as well as boat rides, hot chocolate, music, and more. Tickets $9.95. Call or visit ZooMiami.org.

December 6 December 12 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.

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* Julian’s Foundation of Youth Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at 1400 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. Help welcome Julian’s Foundation of Youth into the community, a new LGBT youth office that will bring together existing organizations to create opportunities for LGBT youth. Free. Call 954594-3473.

Wilton Manors Holiday Lighting Ceremony

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* One Day Ujima Ashe Alliance

Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pride Center, 2040 N. Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors. The Ujima Men’s Collective and the Kiki Project host a meetup to build a network of black same-gender loving men. Free. Visit PrideCenterFlorida.org.

* Santa By the Sea

Dec. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Colohatchee Boat Ramp and Waterways, 1975 NE 15th Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Watch Santa take a break from the cold and launch his lighted water sleigh onto the water. Free. Call 954-3902130 or visit wiltonmanors.com.

December 6 - December 12 * Weaving a Rainbow: Queer Kwanzaa Celebration

Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Stonewall National Museum - Wilton Manors Gallery, 2157 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Celebrate the African American holiday of thanksgiving with an explanation of the holiday, a demonstration of the symbols, and food and music. Free to attend, suggested donation $5. Call 954-763-8565 or visit StonewallMuseum.org.

* Judy Shepherd Toy Drive

Through Dec. 18 at the Pride Center, 2040 N. Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors. Women With Pride run their annual toy drive benefiting Thurgood Marshall Elementary School. Please bring new, unwrapped gifts for children 6 to 12 years old worth at least $10. Call 954-463-9005, ext. 204 or visit PrideCenterFlorida.org.

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Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. at Compass GLCC, 201 N. Dixie Highway in Lake Worth. A youth program for those 18 and younger. Free. Call

561-533-9699 or visit CompassGLCC.com.

Community Education Series “Stigma and HIV”

Dec. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Compass GLCC, 201 N. Dixie Highway in Lake Worth. A part of the center’s World AIDS Day education series, a discussion of the stigma of living with HIV. Dinner will be provided. Free. RSVP to 561533-9699, ext. 4007.

Transcendence

Meets at Compass GLCC, 201 N. Dixie Highway in Lake Worth. A closed transgender youth support group for teens ages 12 to 19. For more information, email youth@compassglcc.com.

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Dec. 6 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at CIC Miami, 1951 NW Seventh Ave. in Miami. SAVE honors young professionals paving a road to equality. Hosted by Tiffany Fantasia and performances by Tlo Ivy, Missy Meyakie Le Paige, Athena Dion and Noel Leon. Tickets $50. Visit luminaries.miami.

Maximizing your Membership Benefits Networking Breakfast

Dec. 7 from 10 to 11 a.m. at LGBT Visitor Center, 1130 Washington Ave. in Miami Beach. Learn the benefits of being a member of the Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and network with other businesses. Free. RSVP at www. gaybizmiami.com, rsvp@gaybizmiami.com or 305-673-4440.

Leveraging GayBizMiami. com to Attract Customers and Build Your Brand Networking Breakfast

Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to noon at the LGBT Visitor Center, 1130 Washington Ave. in Miami Beach. Learn the marketing tools available to businesses on GayBizMiami. com. Free. RSVP to 305-673-4440, scott@ gaybizmiami.com, gaybizmiami.com.

* 8th Annual Holigay Celebration & Toy Drive

Dec. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the HUB at the LGBT Visitor Center, 1130 Washington Ave. Miami Beach. Enjoy an evening of food, open Bacardi bar, music, and Santa. Bring an

unwrapped toy to benefit the Miami Beach Police Department’s Children’s Holiday Relief Fund. RSVP to 305-673-4440, rsvp@ gaybizmiami.com or gaybizmiami.com.

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.

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Jazz in the Gardens

Sundays 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela St. in Key West. Wind down from the crazy weekend with a few hours of soothing jazz. Call 305-294-2661.

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