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Gay Couple Indicted in Money Laundering Scheme By Norm Kent
volunteering at Center One, becoming a teacher for those who would care for the teven Steiner and Henry Fecker III, were best known to the LGBT ill at the clinic, and eventually launched the buddy program to teach volunteers how to community in South Florida as become an off-site family for the indigent. philanthropists who helped underwrite Already accused in 2008 of an AIDS agency, supported not for profit taking part in the alleged foundations, and ran the annual ‘Art for multi-million dollar fraud of AIDS’ auctions for Center One. But both ended up in federal custody last week, ac- Mutual Benefits Corporation, the new charges cused by the US attorney for the Southern District of money laundering charges. represent the worsening of a nightmare for Steiner, As the Vice President of Mutual Bennow 59. Assistant US Attorney efits, Steiner was instrumental in fundJerob Duffy says he will seek the ing hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations to The Boys and Girls Clubs of pre-trial detention of Steiner, first for the Broward County, the National Association new charges, and second, for violating the bond conditions of his original case, now of People With AIDS, the AIDS Memorial tentatively set for trial in 2013. Quilt, The March of Dimes, The Muscular The latest indictment, 54 counts, acDystrophy Association, Food for Life, and cuses Steiner and his partner Fecker of The Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center. He was named Man of the Year for conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and laundering millions of dollars through homes the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and once in the Northeast, by hiding assets from gave $100,000 to the Miami Center to federal authorities and lying to a courtCure Paralysis. appointed receiver who was seeking to In 2004, Steiner explained his philanreimburse fleeced investors. The indictthropic passion to Express Gay News rement alleges the financial scam covered up porter Ian Drew: “I have just known too many people who have died from diseases an attempt “to support a lavish lifestyle.” Steiner was charged in the original fraud not to use my energy and fortune to asindictment, along with his brother, Joel Stesist others in need.” inger, and two Fort Lauderdale lawyers, AnSteiner’s odyssey began in the early thony M. Livoti, and Michael McNerney, the days of the AIDS epidemic. He started by
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only one of whom has pled guilty.The allegations of the original indictment have been steadfastly denied by the Steiner, Steinger, and Livoti. Each have retained prominent lawyers, maintained their innocence, and dispute the prosecution’s claims, insisting that none of them committed any of the alleged wrongful acts, from fraud to money laundering. (Even though Steiner and Steinger are brothers they spell their names differently) Steven Steiner’s attorney, Richard Lubin, again told the Miami Herald last week that his client maintains his presumption and plea of innocence, and further, the “new indictment repeats the same money-laundering charges cited in the previous criminal case.” Lubin stated the new charges were “improper.” He will be asking for his client’s continued release on a new bond. The latest criminal case accuses Steiner and his partner of new acts following the original indictment, by plotting to funnel nearly $11 million of Mutual Benefits proceeds through a consulting business, using the money for their Northeastern homes and lying about the real value of their assets to the court-appointed receiver for Mutual Benefits. The indictment alleges that the couple submitted a series of false and misleading documents, orchestrating and designing a conspiratorial plan to conceal their true financial condition. By doing so, the US attorney says, they together interfered with the duties of a court appointed receiver to marshal together the assets of the original investment scheme, which were to be used to return money to alleged victims. Steiner’s attorney vigorously denied the latest claims. It’s a long way from 2004, when Larry Wald, the former owner of the now legendary Cathode Ray Bar on Las Olas Boulevard, commented about his work with Steiner on numerous fund-raising projects, “You can’t say enough about his energy, kindness, and efforts. He has a great management style and is a marvelous team leader and team player. And he is totally devoted to the cause.” However, that is not the way the US attorney sees it anymore.
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Are LGBT Students Safer this Year? By Dana Rudolph Keen News Service
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nti-LGBT bullying took the national stage last fall after the highly publicized suicides of several teens bullied for being gay or perceived to be. The relentless bullying, many believe, may have been one of the contributing factors in their decisions to attempt suicide, and their deaths led to an surge of anti-bullying awareness campaigns and media coverage. But will LGBT students entering school this fall be any safer after a year of heightened awareness about the issue? Two LGBT leaders are doubtful, although they acknowledge some positive changes. Eliza Byard, executive director of the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), said, “Last fall, the nation as a whole woke up to the potential consequences of this problem.” This year, “more schools are aware of what they need to do, and there are more resources out there.” But while “we’ve made progress” in people’s understanding of anti-LGBT bullying and “ideas and policies are getting traction,” Byard said there is still “a lot of work to be done.” David McFarland, interim executive director/CEO of The Trevor Project, the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBT (and questioning) youth, said, “We’re not there yet because we’re continuing to see antiLGBT rhetoric and movement across this country that has a negative effect on young people. . . . There is greater awareness around this issue, but LGBT students still experience bullying and harassment at an alarming rate.” Research has shown the negative effects of bullying. GLSEN’s 2009 National School Climate Survey found that nearly 9 out of 10 LGBT students experienced verbal or physical harassment at school in the previous year, which was related to increased depression and anxiety and decreased self-esteem. And a study in the May 2011 Journal of School Health found that antiLGBT bullying at school “is strongly linked” to negative mental health for its victims, including an increased frequency of suicide
Community Leaders Weigh In Victor Diaz-Herman, Executive Director of Pridelines Youth Services in Miami
Shari Kaplan, Founder of The Can’t Tell Foundation in Boca Raton
Clearly, bullying isn’t an issue that can be resolved in just one year. But the awareness generated in the wake of last year’s tragedies like the candlelight vigil on Lincoln Road has certainly moved us as a greater community toward better acceptance and tolerance of LGBTQ youth or those who are perceived to be. Organizations like Pridelines Youth Services and Safe Schools South Florida have amped up programs to address the bullying issue and are working to educate school leaders about the issue as well as letting teens know they have places to turn for support. It’s crucial, too, that adults constantly stay on guard and any time bullying is detected, they can call Pridelines, or Safe Schools or the Switchboard of Miami so we can intervene on behalf of the teen and get him or her the support he or she needs. A resource guide listing all LGBTQ youth service agencies in the community is available at www.pridelines.org.”
Awareness and education are significant steps in affecting change of any kind. They are, however, only the initial phases in the process of change. They are not effective interventions in and of themselves. Awareness and education as the initial phases to decreasing bullying in schools, coupled with many of the ‘no tolerance for bullying’ rules, may ultimately be effective in keeping the bullying out of the schools. However, that will not mean the bullying has stopped. There is plenty of time for bullying to occur before and after school hours. With cyber-bullying providing a multitude of vehicles to torment, harass and humiliate peers, there is nowhere for victims to seek solace from the bullying, not even in their own homes. According to the FBI statistics of violent crimes against LGBT people in the US, there was an increase of hate crimes from 1999-2009 from 1,317 to 5,110 people. Remembering that most of these crimes go unreported, this is a significant number. Approximately 150 LGBT students committed suicide in 2010. To tackle an epidemic of this magnitude, we must go to the core of the problem, where the cycle of bullying begins! We need the awareness and education programs as the initial phase of effecting change, then we need treatment for the bullies and the bullied! Bullies aren’t born bullies. More often than not, bullies have experienced their own sense of powerlessness somewhere in their lives, and are re-enacting their pain by causing harm to others. I have yet to meet a bully who has not been bullied or abused in some way. Bullying and abuse impact lives in psychological, emotional and neuro-biological ways. We need effective tools like the Can’t Tell Foundation Treatment Program (www.canttell.org), that can correct the damage that is caused to all three aspects of a person’s identity. Until we start providing adequate comprehensive treatment to those who have been traumatized by bullying and abuse, including their families, we are stuck addressing only the initial phases of change.”
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If people working in youths’ lives are taking the media attention seriously and doing what is needed to care for students then there should be some improvement. We have the policies in place now we need to be sure they get implemented. That’s not so easy. There’s still a lot of resistance. I think the ‘It Gets Better’ campaign has had serious impact on the youth. I’ve seen Facebook messages going back and forth between teens where one complains that ‘it isn’t getting better,’ and another responds ‘Well, you’re talking about it and that’s better than before.’ The numbers and types of people making these videos is incredible. It has to be having an effect.”
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attempts and increased risk for engaging in behaviors that can lead to infection with STDs and HIV. The increased risks exist not only while the victim is in adolescence, but also in young adulthood. Federal actions taken over the last year to address anti-LGBT bullying include, most prominently, an anti-bullying conference hosted by the While House in March 2011, at which President Obama told attendees that bullying is “more likely to affect kids that are seen as different,” including those who are different because of sexual orientation. The U.S. Department of Education has also issued a number of letters to educators, reminding them: • that federal laws require schools to take action against bullying including gender-based and sexual harassment of LGBT students. • that schools receiving federal funds must provide equal access to school resources for all student groups, including gay-straight alliances (GSAs), and that GSAs “can help make schools safe and affirming environments for everyone.” that effective state antibullying laws include ones that specify “actual or perceived characteristics of students who have historically been targets of bullying,” such as sexual orientation and gender identity. On the state level, since last fall, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, and Rhode Island enacted anti-bullying legislation that explicitly prohibits bullying based on sexual orientation and gender identity, as recommended by the Department of Education, making a total of 14 states that do so. The others include California, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington. An additional two, Massachusetts and Wisconsin, specify sexual orientation, but not gender identity. North Dakota and Texas enacted antibullying laws in the last year, but those laws do not enumerate sexual orientation and gender identity. And Byard said there has been “tremendous activity at district and local levels” across the country to address bullying. McFarland, too, stressed the importance of local action. “Schools and communities need to take concrete steps, creating safe spaces where youth can receive support from caring adults,” he said. Both the Trevor Project and GLSEN are
among the organizations that provide training to help them do so. Byard said, however, that, “The biggest problem we have right now is that schools are in crisis because of the economy. We’ve got to make sure schools that want to do the right thing are not prevented because of a lack of resources.” It may be tough going. The federal Fiscal Year 2011 budget drained more than $100 million from the two primary federal grant programs that address bullying. And state education budgets continue to face cuts. McFarland noted that, in some districts, the problem may be attitudinal as well as budgetary, especially in states and school districts with “no promo homo” laws or policies preventing school-based instruction that could be interpreted to be positive about homosexuality. Eight states Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah have such laws statewide, according to GLSEN. But individual school districts in other states may have similar policies, as does the Anoka-Hennepin School District in Minnesota, part of which is in the congressional district of presidential candidate Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.). The National Center for Lesbian Rights and the Southern Poverty Law Center recently filed a lawsuit against the district, claiming the policies “exacerbated” anti-gay harassment. This caused some students “serious emotional harm, including anxiety, anger, and depression, which led some of them to consider or attempt suicide.” In the nine months between November 2009 and July 2010, at least four LGBT students within the District died by suicide. Federal anti-bullying legislation “would make an enormous difference,” said Byard. Three pairs of bills in the U.S. House and Senate would address anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in schools and universities but seem unlikely to pass the current Republican-controlled House, despite having a handful of Republican co-sponsors. Still, Byard and McFarland feel the efforts over the past year have had some positive effect. “After last year, more doors are open,” Byard said. “People know this needs to be done.” McFarland added, “For the first time, the challenges of LGBT youth are no longer invisible on a local, state, or national level.”
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Florida Teacher in Hot Water for Facebook Comments
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ormer “teacher of the year” Jerry Buell of Mount Dora High School in Lake County, Florida was suspended for three days of the new school year, pending an investigation of some anti-gay marriage Facebook comments he posted. Since then though he’s been reinstated. As long as we have bigoted teachers in Florida like Jerry Buell with an agenda to preach against gay marriage to our younger generations we will continue to move Florida in the wrong direction. However, like it or not, Jerry Buell, the 2010 Census Report indicates that thinkers like that are becoming extinct and Florida is showing progress. Perhaps instead of teaching he should go back to doing his homework before posting such ignorance on his web site. Buell’s Facebook page has since been taken down but Florida News 13 reported that a status update said: “I’m watching the news, eating dinner, when the story about the New
sible but a support page has been launched for Buell. It’s been flooded with comments supporting his Freedom of Speech. One comment reads, “His personal faith and beliefs posted on his facebook should have no bearing on his job. I applaud him for his personal beliefs!!” Freedom of Speech only means you can’t be arrested, or harassed by the government for what you say. It shouldn’t protect him if he violates the school’s employee code of conduct. As a teacher, he’s allowed to have
York okaying same sex unions came on and I almost threw up. And now they showed two guys kissing after their announcement. If they want to call it a union, go ahead. But don’t insult a man and woman’s Mount Dora High School marriage by throwing it in the same cesspool of whatever. God will not be mocked. When did this sin become acceptable?” In an interview with the Orlando Sentinel, Buell said the comment was not made “out of hatred,” rather, “It was about the way I interpret things.” The truth is his posts are not just his “thoughts” anymore when he posts them on a public Facebook page where he has befriended former students and possible current students. It’s outrageous and about as bigoted and not private as he can get. Plus name calling is not an opinion. It’s not like he articulated reasons, he just called it a “cesspool.” His private Facebook page is not acces-
opinions. However when he expresses one that has the potential to create a hostile or otherwise uncomfortable learning environment, he should be relieved from his duties. Would it be ok if he had said, “interracial marriage is a cesspool that makes me want to vomit?” Of course not. This controversy comes just as figures
from the 2010 census report showed the number of same-sex households in Florida grew 60 percent since 2000. Lake County saw its gay couples nearly double during the past decade to 895. Nationwide, conservative states, such as Florida, have had the highest increases in same-sex couples, said Gary Gates of the Williams Institute, a think tank associated with the UCLA Law School. In Florida, that reflects both an increase in gays moving from more progressive states, and a growing willingness among gays to be counted. According to Brian Winfield, spokesman for Equality Florida, a gay civil-rights organization, the census numbers reflected an improved climate for gay people in Florida. “There are more then 12 Florida cities or counties that offer domestic-partner protection, and that means 6.7 million people or about one in three Floridians live in communities that recognize domestic partners. I am a female transsexual and pride myself in being an advocate for LGBT rights. I stand up for equality. Gay marriage is a topic that I will fight for until it’s recognized in Florida. Gay men and women are not asking for special rights when it comes to marriage, they just want the same rights as their fellow citizens. What ever happened to “All Men Being Created Equal?”
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Former Miami Heat Player New Champion of Gay Rights
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Tim Hardaway changes his tune after making homophobic remarks in 2007
By Jason Parsley
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hate gay people,” Tim Hardaway, 44, once told a Miami radio show. He went on to admit, “I don’t like to be around gay people. I’m homophobic. It shouldn’t be in the world for that or in the United States for it. So yeah, I don’t like it.” But that was in 2007. Four years later he’s now come out in support of LGBT equality. “My family and friends came to me and were like, ‘What are you doing?’” he recently told ABC-7 in El Paso, TX, explaining his change of heart. “I talked to them and they made me understand that [homophobia] wasn’t right.” The former NBA all-star recently traveled to El Paso for a golf outing and to discuss LGBT equality. He also came out against the recall of several elected officials who voted to restore health benefits for gay and unmarried partners of city employees, despite a ballot initiative in November that abolished them. “It’s not right to not let the gays and lesbians have equal rights here,” Hardaway said. “If I know El Paso, like they came together when the 1966 team won a championship and Don Haskins started those five [black] guys, I know the city will grow and understand that gays and lesbians need equal rights.” Hardaway’s original homophobic statements were in response to former NBA player John Amaechi coming out of the closet. Here’s what else Hardaway had to say about the LGBT community in that February 14, 2007 interview. “First of all I wouldn’t want him on my
team. And second of all, if he was on my team, you know, I would really distance myself from him because, uh, I don’t think that is right. I don’t think that he should be in the locker room while we are in the locker room, and it’s just a whole lot of other things and I wouldn’t even be a part of that.” Later that night, however, after the story went viral and caused an immediately backlash he apologized. “I’m sorry,” he said. “I shouldn’t have said I hate gay people or anything like that.” He continued to back peddle away from his original comments one day later in an official statement released by his agent. The damage to Hardaway’s reputation, however, was already done. The NBA responded to Hardaway’s comments by removing him from its All-Star Weekend activities that week and Hardaway’s employer, Trinity Sports, owner of the Anderson-based CBA Indiana Alley Cats, dismissed him from his position as Chief Basketball Operations Advisor. Hardaway also lost endorsements and had to remove his name from a car wash business he owned in Miami. “It is inappropriate for him to be representing us given the disparity between his views and ours,” NBA commissioner David Stern said at the time. Amaechi though had much stronger words for Hardaway: “Every comment he made is laden with hate. He has been a lightning rod for people to finally open the flood gates and decide that they can say some pretty awful stuff.” Other pro basketball players such as Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal quickly came out in support of LGBT players. “I feel sorry for Tim Hardaway,” Barkley said. “For any person to say something like that is ignorant and stupid. It’s like saying you hate blacks, or you hate whites or Jewish people. It might be OK to say you disagree with that lifestyle, but to say you hate a whole group of people is just plain ignorant.” While O’Neal said “I was always taught as a youngster to never judge people, so I never judge people and to each their own. If
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[a gay person] was my teammate and people ridiculed him and jumped on him, I would probably have to protect him.” Later that year in a September 2007 interview, Hardaway apologized again for his February comments. “I had no idea how much I hurt people. A lot of people,” he said. “[This has been] the biggest bump [in the road] in my life. I’m going to do whatever I can to correct it. That’s all I can do.” Several years later in February of 2010, Hardaway spoke about his work with The Trevor Project and The YES Institute, where he educated himself on LGBT issues.
In 2007 founding director of the YES Institute in Miami, Martha Fugate, told the Palm Beach Post she found Hardaway “a very authentic person” and explained that it could have been his spontaneity that “got him in trouble. My experience with Tim is there’s nothing hateful about the guy.” John Amaechi is hopeful that Hardaway’s latest outreach to the community is sincere. “It seems to me that this is a far more genuine piece of outreach,” Amaechi said. “I hope this is a story of true redemption rather than a savvy P.R. ploy … [but] either way, he is at least saying the right words, and that will make a positive difference.”
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Fans defend O’Donnell at book signing Supporters of former Delaware Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell say she was right to walk out on Piers Morgan during a recent interview on CNN. O’Donnell was at the Barnes & Noble at Concord Mall in Wilmington, DE recently to sign copies of her new book, “Troublemaker.” The conservative Republican, who lost last year’s Senate race to Chris Coons, wrote personal messages for about 80 people and signed 50 more copies for the store to sell, according to The News Journal of Wilmington. O’Donnell walked out of Morgan’s studio on Wednesday after he asked questions about her views on gay marriage and whether she still thinks masturbation is wrong. Don Criscuolo of Wilmington says Morgan wouldn’t have asked such questions of a male politician and that O’Donnell was right to walk out.
GOP Senate debate focuses on social issues The major Republican Senate candidates are largely in agreement on social issues like abortion, gay marriage, stem cell research and gambling. The candidates recently participated in a debate organized by a tea party group and the Florida Family Policy Council, the group that led the drive to put a gay marriage ban in the state constitution. Former Sen. George LeMieux, former state Rep. Adam Hasner, retired Army Col. Mike McCalister and former restaurant chain CEO Craig Miller were largely in agreement. All said they oppose abortion, embryonic stem cell research and laws that would give gays and lesbians protections against hate crimes and discrimination.
Former Senator George LeMieux: no protection against hate crimes
All said marriage should be between a man and woman, but McCalister said defining marriage should be left up to the states, not the federal government.
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Speaking of… News bites from around the world
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ongratulations are in order for openly gay country singer Chely Wright
who recently wedded her girlfriend Lauren Blitzer in Connecticut. Speaking of nuptials, same-sex mar-
riage is already a big hit in New York since the marriage equality bill went in to effect last month. The New York Post reported about 1,400 couples have wed in the Big Apple, which comes to about one in four couples. And speaking of marriage in New
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York shame on Here Comes the Bride, a bridal store in New Jersey, for refusing to sell a gown to a lesbian for her special day. Alex Genter complained to the manager and told the Philadelphia Daily News: “She said she wouldn’t work with me because I’m gay. She also said that I came from a nice Jewish family, and that it was a shame I was gay. She said, ‘There’s right, and there’s wrong. And this is wrong.’” Now people from all over are coming to Genter’s defense by giving bad reviews of the company on Yelp.com. The shop now has a 1 and a half star rating. In response Yelp already deleted 1,000 negative reviews and released a statement saying they do not support discrimination, but reviews are suppose to be about customer experience, not the views of a business or employees. A Facebook page “Boycott Here Comes the Bride Salon” has also been created. Across the pond in England a pre-teen drag queen is quickly becoming a local sensation. The 12-year-old boy, Redvers Stokes from Sticker, England, goes by the name “Naughty Nora” and recently won a drag contest. “I think it’s really funny,” the boy told The Sun. “And my friends think it’s really cool. I’ve always been open to new things. I might like dressing up in women’s clothes but I still like girls. It’s just a little hobby of mine.” Speaking of English guys with a flair George Michael finally admitted that he and his longtime partner Kenny Goss split – two and a half years ago. “It’s time to be honest,” he told the audience while on tour. Michael though denied the split as recently as March. In other international news it looks like Uganda’s “kill the gays” is floating somewhere in purgatory. The cabinet insists the bill is dead, but MP David Bahati insists the bill is alive and well and it’s up to the parliament to decide what to do with it. And speaking of the “kill the gays” bill it appears one of it’s backers has ties to none other than presidential hopeful and “pray the gay away” Michele Bachmann. Bachmann’s campaign aide Peter Waldron apparently was arrested for terrorism in Uganda in 2006 and boasted about his friendship to Pastor Martin Ssempa, a strong advocate of the “kill the gays,” bill. Speaking of presidential candidates presidential hopeful Gov. Rick Perry is being accused of hypocrisy after it was revealed he once invested in Movie Gallery, at the time the country’s largest distributor of porn. In 1995 while Perry served as Texas’ agriculture commissioner he bought between 5,000 and 10,000 worth of the since-failed company’s stock. One of those porn movies the company distributed included Bisexual Barebacking Vol. 1.
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Navy Captain Regrets Raunchy Videos By Brock Vergakis Associated Press
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ORFOLK, Va. (AP) - The former commander of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier fighting to stay in the Navy said last week he wishes he never made a series of raunchy videos that he broadcast aboard the USS Enterprise. “I wish I had been smarter,” Capt. Owen P. Honors told a Navy board of inquiry. Among other things, the videos included simulated same-sex shower scenes, anti-gay slurs and references to prostitution in foreign ports. The videos frequently starred Honors and they were made when he was the ship’s executive officer the second in command between October 2005 and December 2007. They were shown to crewmembers on closed circuit television each Saturday night before a feature length film that Honors had selected. Honors was hastily fired from his job as the ship’s top officer in January after media reports about the videos surfaced. Honors is one of a series of Navy commanding officers to be relieved from duty this year, but his case has drawn by far the most attention. Clips of several of the videos were shown on national television, providing an embarrassing piece of publicity for Navy officials trying hard to improve the service’s image. A Navy investigation found Honors produced at least 25 videos containing inappropriate scenes. Honors said had he known the public furor the videos would have created years after they were produced, he never would have made them. He said the videos were never intended to be viewed off the ship and he believes a sailor he had punished was responsible for leaking them to the media. “It was pure and simple revenge,” he said. He says the videos were intended to be humorous, boost morale and teach important shipboard lessons, such as water conservation. He dismissed the notion that some videos undermined the hard work he and the ship’s leadership had undertaken to impart important lessons, such as getting vaccinated and avoiding prostitutes. He said
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the videos provided comic relief during a difficult deployment on the service’s oldest aircraft carrier, which paid dividends. “The crew was fired up and they really enjoyed being there,” he said. The videos included simulated masturbation, drinking urine and rectal exams, and by all accounts they were wildly popular with the crew. Honors acknowledged some of the videos may have crossed the line, but he said he also spiked others that he felt went too far. Navy lawyers who are effectively acting as prosecutors said that just because the videos were popular, it doesn’t mean they were appropriate. While Honors said he thought the videos were appropriate given the time frame they aired, government lawyers said they showed a persistent lack of judgment that violated Navy standards. “At some point the unthinkable became acceptable,” Cmdr. Michael Luken said. Among other things, the board of inquiry is tasked with deciding whether Honors committed conduct unbecoming a naval officer and whether he failed to demonstrate acceptable qualities of leadership for an officer of his grade. Several witnesses testified for hours on Tuesday that Honors provided exemplary leadership while aboard the Enterprise and in every other assignment he had. One of Honors’ former commanding officers aboard the Enterprise, Rear Adm. Lawrence Rice, told the board that Honors was the best executive officer he ever had. The three rear admirals who comprise the board of inquiry are expected to hear closing arguments in Honors’ case on Wednesday. They will then deliberate as to whether to recommend to Navy Secretary Ray Mabus whether Honors should be allowed to continue to serve in the Navy, and if not, the pay grade at which he should retire. *Editor’s note: The Navy panel ruled that Capt. Owen P. Honors will be allowed to stay in the Navy, but his future role is unclear.
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Colorado Couple Gets More Time in Deportation Case By Associated Press
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ew immigration guidelines from the Homeland Security Department helped a lesbian couple get more time to fight a deportation case in Colorado, their attorney said recently. Attorney Lavi Soloway said Denver immigration Judge Mimi Tsankov told the court that lawyers from both sides of the case should take additional time to review the case in light of an announcement by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Thursday that illegal immigrants without a criminal record could be allowed to stay in the country if they face deportation. Soloway said the judge also cited recent questions surrounding a law definSec. of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano ing marriage as between a man and a woman. Soloway said his client Sujey Pando was ex- vamping the immigration system. Under pecting a ruling in her case Friday, but Napol- the change, approximately 300,000 deportation cases pending in immigration court itano’s announcement won them more time. “It definitely impacted the courtroom and will be reviewed case by case. The decision, which sparked an outcry I think to some extent it mellowed the position of the trial attorney,’’ Soloway said. from Republicans, came amid protests from “This was a Hail Mary pass and we got very, immigrant communities and others that very lucky that this hearing was scheduled the administration has been too focused on deporting people whose only offense is bethe day after Napolitano’s statement.’’ Pando now has a hearing in January and ing in the country without the proper docuhe said he will argue she should be allowed ments or who have been arrested for traffic to stay because her spouse, Violeta Pando, violations or other misdemeanors. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is a U.S. citizen. The couple married in Iowa referred questions about the case to the Delast November. Soloway said before Napolitano’s an- partment of Homeland Security. Officials nouncement he expected Pando was go- there did not immediately return a call for ing to be deported, or that the government comment after hours Friday. In May, Attorney General Eric Holder set would have appealed the ruling had she aside the ruling of an immigration judicial been allowed to stay. Napolitano announced Thursday that the panel in the deportation case of Paul Wilson department will focus on deporting illegal Dorman, a gay man illegally in the U.S. who immigrants who are criminals or pose a wants to stay with his partner, whom he threat to national security or public safety married in a civil union in New Jersey. Holder asked the panel to reconsider the and those who have no criminal record could be allowed to stay and apply for a case, and whether Dorman’s civil union or same-sex partnership would qualify him work permit. Sujay Pando came to the attention of im- as a spouse under immigration law were it migration officials when she was pulled over not for the Defense of Marriage Act, which the Obama administration has declined to in 2008 for a traffic violation. Napolitano announced the plan in a let- defend in court. It defines marriage as beter to a group of senators who support re- tween a man and woman.
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Bronski’s American History By Jesse Monteagudo A Queer History of the United States by Michael Bronski; Beacon Press; 288 pages; $27.95.
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n 1984 Michael Bronski published Culture Clash: The Making of Gay Sensibility. Since then, Bronski has maintained his standing as a major chronicler and critic of LGBT life and culture. For two decades, Bronski wrote book and movie reviews for the late, great, gay monthly The Guide where I was also a contributor. His 2003 book Pulp Friction: Uncovering the Golden Age of Gay Male Pulps won a Lambda Literary Award. When not writing books, Bronski is senior lecturer in the Women’s and Gender Studies Program and Jewish Studies Program at Dartmouth College. A Queer History of the United States is Bronski’s most ambitious book, a narrative history of LGBT people in America from 1492 to 1990. As Bronski recalls, “two years ago Beacon Press decided to start a series titled Revision America which would be a multi-volume look at American history from alternative, and minority, points of view. While I am not an academically trained historian, they asked me to write the LGBT history. I was a little daunted at first, but finally decided that this was a challenge I could meet and one that would really let me pull together so much of my knowledge, ideas, theories, and analysis into one text.” Bronski’s book goes beyond the “great gays in history” model of so much LGBT history. Instead, Bronski proposed “two crucial concepts to consider when examining LGBT history in the United States. The first is that the contributions of people, which we may now identify as [LGBT] are integral and central to how we conceptualize our national history. The second key concept is
that LGBT history does not exist.” How does Bronski reconcile those two “counterintuitive” concepts? “Of course there have always been ‘queer people,’” he notes. “But these groups existed in so many different contexts that to group them all in a big tent with the name ‘LGBT history’ seemed misguided. On the other hand, they are there and their lives, adventures, thoughts, hardships, and triumphs have to be acknowledged as distinctly their and distinctly American.” Bronski refers to historian R. I. Monroe’s concept of the “persecuting society” in which “minorities were stigmatized and persecuted as groups and often physically separated from society. In that view, the founding of modern society was predicated on the creation of minority groups whose only purpose was to be vilified as unclean and persecuted for the illusion of societal safety.” “many of the most important changes for LGBT people in the past five hundred years have been a result of war.”
– Michael Bronski How did that apply to LGBT people in the USA? As Bronski puts it, though “’LGBT people’ did not exist in the 17 th, 18th or 19th century, there were plenty of people who existed who loved members of their own sex, desired them sexually, and frequently had sex with them. While they were not called ‘gay’ or ‘lesbian’ they were often labeled by their behaviors.” “It is important to remember that the
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Puritans saw very little difference (as we do now) between sins and crimes. When people were cast out for being unclean (and they were for any number of reasons) it was, as in the Medieval period Moore write about, to secure the safety of the entire society. But it is instructive to remember that the categories of sexual identity (or what we now call sexual orientation) did not exist in the ways that they do now.” One of the most interesting sections in Bronski’s History deals with Merrymount, a dissident community established in 17th century Massachusetts “that allowed greater sexual freedom, racial equality, and economic justice.” Unfortunately, Merrymount “was crushed by Governor Bradford because these freedoms were a threat to the very structure of the Puritan community.” Bronski writes that “many of the most important changes for LGBT people in the past five hundred years have been a result of war.” He adds “that the main way war effects ‘queer people’ is in its direct effect on gender. Certainly after the American Revolution, gender roles in the colonies changed radically. We had to invent a ‘new’ American man who was the anthesis of the British man. The Civil War, in which 620,000 men (many of them under 21) lost their lives was also a turning point in defining what
it means to be a man. I would also argue that the Vietnam War changed the lives of LGBT people in conjunction with the youth counter culture, feminism and Black Power movements.” Though Bronski ends his history in 1990, he includes an Epilogue that deals with the issues of same-sex marriage and assimilation in the LGBT community. In this he was criticized by Slate’s Johann Hari and other critics. Actually, as Bronski reminds us, “I write very little about same-sex marriage in the book and essentially say that some of the marriage arguments are about regulating sexuality, not unlike the 19th century social purity movements. There is nothing new or radical about this. I am not against same-sex marriage as a question of equality under the law, although I do see the push for marriage in tension with the other great push in the LGBT movement, which is for personal freedom and independence. What I found most curious about this flap about my marriage opinions is that, for some people, uncritically supporting same-sex marriage has become the litmus test for being pro-gay. If you have any critiques of samesex marriage (or marriage itself) then you are homophobic or a crazy radical. This is not good for community discussion or the free exchange of ideas.”
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Dan Choi at a protest in front of the White House in 2010.
Gay Activist Lt. Dan Choi Faces 6 Months in Prison for Protest
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n Monday August 29 gay rights Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial, I am honactivist, Lt. Dan Choi went to trial ored to stand with Dan as he goes to trial, defighting federal charges for pro- fending the right to peacefully protest LGBT testing “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” at the White discrimination. To prosecute a patriotic vetHouse. He faces 6 months in prison or a eran who time and again risks his life for oth$5,000 fine for an obscure infraction of ers is a moral injustice that brings immeasurable shame upon this federal government. “ Parks and Wildlife federal regulations. The defense legal plan will include a reIt all started on November 14, 2010 when Choi and 12 others -- including prominent counting of major demonstrations at the activists from the LGBT community and White House that won rights for many stigcombat veterans --handcuffed themselves to matized minorities. Judge John M. Facciola the White House fence while loudly chant- remarked from the bench that the case bears ing “I am somebody,” “We do this for you” resemblance to “a famous Birmingham Alaand “President Obama, Silent Homophobia.” bama case involving Martin Luther King” on March 18, 2010 durVerbal orders by LATE BREAKING NEWS: ing arraignment. ranking U.S. Park Check SFGN.com for the latest on this story. The judge has also Police Lieutenant Robert LaChance cited a regulation often admitted video evidence of another iconic used to move protestors away from the demonstration on May 1, 2011 celebrating the White House sidewalk. LaChance and other killing of Osama Bin Laden: a non-permitted police officers have been subpoenaed by spontaneous rally at which MSNBC news anchor Rachel Maddow was an eye witness. No Choi’s legal team. Mr. Robert J. Feldman, an experienced crim- demonstrators were arrested according to inal defense attorney from New York City, the evidence. Choi remarked: “Selective enserves as lead counsel for Choi, and is joined forcement of regulations based on political by Mr. Norm of South Florida (also publisher or electoral profitability turns our honorable of SFGN) and Mr. Christopher Lynn, a for- Park Police officers into nothing more than mer New York City Traffic Commissioner. All the armed political henchmen in third world lawyers on the team are gay, and several law countries. I believe a high-ranking politician school students have volunteered their time decided to ignore one gathering and federwith this case to gain critical legal experience ally prosecute another. Unlike Russia, China or Syria, free speech restrictions in America and mentorship from the team. Former Army Captain James E. Pietrange- must be content neutral, regardless of who is lo II was expected to be called as a defense trying to stay in power. America can be better witness. Pietrangelo was a major force in the than this: Yes We Can.” As late as Friday evening, Choi was offered repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, challenging his own discharge until President Obama a deal by prosecution but again refused. “It pressed the Supreme Court to ignore the is crystal clear this prosecution lacks a solid case in the summer of 2009. Pietrangelo was case against Lt. Choi, and prefers not to be arrested with Choi twice and participated in publicly embarrassed by having to justify a 7-day hunger strike to protest military dis- this unlawful arrest. They prefer to impose fear tactics behind closeted doors “ Feldman crimination. Pietrangelo remarked: “As we dedicate the said.
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Week of Events Planned to Protest ‘Pray Away the Gay’ Conference in Sept. Week will include education, entertainment, and protests to show harm of ‘Ex-Gay’ programs in Houston By Wayne Besen
dals and Lies Behind the Ex-Gay Myth. He has appeared on leading shows including: NBC Nightly News, ABC Nightline, ABC World News Tonight, ABC’s Good Morning America, FOX’s The O’Reilly Factor, and Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
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Protest of Exodus International’s Love Won Out Saturday, September 10 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Outside the Sugar Creek Baptist Church (13333 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land,TX) Truth Wins Out is a non-profit organization that fights anti-LGBT religious extremism. TWO specializes in turning information into action by organizing, advocating and fighting for LGBT equality. Visit www.truthwinsout.org for more information.
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he infamous “ex-gay” organization Exodus International will host on Sept. 10, Love Won Out in Houston, which is a quarterly road show Film Screening: promoting the false and This is What dangerous idea that one Love in Action can “pray away the gay.” Looks Like Wayne Besen In response, a coalition of Thursday, September 8 local and national LGBT organizations will 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. host a weeklong series of educational and Resurrection MCC (2025 West 11th Street, entertainment events highlighting the harm Houston TX) caused by “ex-gay” programs. The week will Event Info: America was captivated conclude with a Saturday protest outside when Zach Stark, a gay teenager, was Love Won Out and an MCC church service forced by his parents into the Memphis highlighting the values of love, inclusion, di“ex-gay” ministry Love in Action (LIA) versity, tolerance, pluralism, and acceptance. against his will. This is What Love in Action Looks Like is a new film that explores the SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: controversial LIA experience and shows how youth are coerced into “ex-gay” programs. Film director Morgan Jon Fox Opening Night: and interviewee Brandon Tidwell will be Overview of on-hand to answer questions about the ‘Ex-Gay’ Ministries film and “ex-gay” programs. with Wayne Besen Wednesday, September 7 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. One Man Show: Resurrection MCC (2025 West 11th Street, Peterson Toscano Houston TX) Friday, September 9 Presentation followed by 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. a Pastors’ Panel and Q&A Resurrection MCC (2025 West Session 11th Street, Houston TX) Event Info: Truth Wins Event Info: Celebrated comeOut founder Wayne dian and actor Peterson Toscano Besen will discuss in an shares his own story of trying to acclaimed multi-media ‘de-gay’ himself and the process presentation the history he took to integrate his sexuality of ‘ex-gay’ programs, the with all parts of his life. In this techniques used, the presentation you will witness the key players involved and Best of Peterson Toscano as he political context in which presents excerpts from original these dangerous programs plays including The Re-Education Peterson Toscano operate. Besen is the of George W. Bush, Queer architect of the recent undercover opera101–Now I Know my gAy,B,Cs, and Doin’ tion that revealed that the clinic of Michele Time in the Homo No Mo Halfway House. Bachmann’s husband, Marcus, practiced Peterson will also share extracts from his “ex-gay” therapy. Besen is the author of newest play, Transfigurations, which looks Anything But Straight: Unmasking the Scanat the stories and lives of transgender Bible
characters. Peterson is the co-founder of Beyond Ex-Gay and has been featured on the Montel Williams Show, The Tyra Banks Show, FOX’s The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet, and the BBC.
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Hollywood Prime Westin Diplomat Intimate elegance, prime cuts
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ormally a steakhouse does not conjure up images of a romantic dinner. However, the 15 tables of Hollywood Prime at the Westin Diplomat allowed for an intimate, quiet meal. From the time we were seated we realized we were in for not a mere steak dinner but a culinary experience. Of course that was a given as this is the only four diamond steakhouse in the area. Hollywood Prime has an outstanding wine list.Yet, as I very seldom eat red meat I prefer to imbibe something which will not compete with the flavor of beef. Instead, we ordered dry Beefeater martinis. They were exactly that – perfectly dry with only a hint of vermouth to open up the flavor of the gin. With the cocktails we were treated to an excellent amuse bouche of foie gras, as we studied the menu. For our first course my guest ordered lobster bisque, with a touch of morel cream. This portion could have easily been a main course – not merely an appetizer. The soup was creamy, rich, but the lobster was not overshadowed by the morel cream indicating the lobster used is fresh – not frozen. To start I chose the seared Hudson Valley foie gras. While the amuse bouche was pate of foie gras this is an actual piece of the liver served with caramelized pears and champagne vinaigrette port wine reduction. Searing brings out nuances of foie gras, allowing a light crust to develop on the outside while within the texture is
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creamy and slightly dense. The sweetness of the pears rounded out the earthy flavors of the liver. For our next course the menu boasted lamb, lobster and duck but aged beef is the main attraction of Hollywood Prime. These prime cuts are aged for 21 days – which adds extra depth to the flavor of the beef. I chose the 18 oz. prime ribeye. Normally I prefer everything classic and clean.You’ll never see me ordering lemon drop martinis or raspberry mojitos. However, our attentive server Robert insisted I order it with Cajun spices. “It adds just a touch of heat, without overwhelming the meat,” he assured me. He was correct, the Cajun spices did not distract from the aged beef. I ordered mine rare, and the chef let it rest for an appropriate amount of time before serving. So the juices did not flood out when I introduced my knife, which makes a steak dry.
My guest ordered the 28 oz. prime porterhouse. He was equally as pleased with the juicy, tender meat. He would’ve eaten the whole thing had it not been for the excellent side dishes. At first we only selected the jumbo green and white asparagus with hollandaise sauce, but our waiter insisted we try the hash browns. These hash browns were made from Yukon gold potatoes, their crustiness elevated through smoky notes of truffle oil. After all of this there was “still enough room” for desert. Crème brûlée is a classic dish, breaking the crust of caramelized sugar is almost sensual. In this version the breaking of the crust to find the creamy custard beneath was surpassed by the flavor of Tahitian vanilla bean. The warm chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream my guest ordered was an outstanding version of this steakhouse standard. Everything at Hollywood Prime is elevated, even the coffee. We were presented with a menu of specialty coffees. Of the seven varieties we chose the Costa Rica Tarrazu. It has a round, satisfying finish, as the menu promised, served elegantly in a French press coffee pot. After our wonderful meal, each of us with leftover steak for the next day’s lunch, we took a satisfying walk on the beach. Hollywood Prime is a culinary experience, with all the trappings of a great American steakhouse.Yet, intimate enough for a date. Visit HollywoodPrime.com for more information or call 954.602.8393 for reservations.
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ports fans are rejoicing the start of the college football season and you’ll always find a game at SideLines Sports Bar, 2031 Wilton Dr.You’ll see the first games of the season tonight on one of the bar’s dozen hidef TVs while you enjoy one of the many drink specials. Kick off the holiday weekend a little early tonight at Score, the popular Miami Beach dance club located on trendy Lincoln Road. Tonight, Rodiney Santiago, the Brazilian hottie from Logo’s “The A-List: New York” will be in the house and you’ll have a chance to show him how Miami’s Alisters party. Friday, Sept. 2
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ugar, 2301 SW 32nd Ave. in Miami, is offering an open bar tonight until midnight. Don’t miss performances by T.P. Lords and Sasha Lord and resident DJ Jarell will be in the booth. For a little hip hop and Latin beat, head into the Spice Lounge for the signature sounds of DJ Cyklone. Miami is getting a new club, the Coco Bar, 7250 NW 11th St. and offers the biggest grand opening weekend in Miami history. The bar is open from 9 p.m. to midnight tonight and DJ George Ferrero will be providing the entertainment. Come back on Saturday for music by DJ Monty Q and Sunday for the O’Zone reunion party, featuring Mariloly. Boardwalk, home of some of Fort Lauderdale’s hottest dancers, presents Hot House porn star Matt Cole for two big shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Boardwalk is located at 1721 N. Andrews Ave.
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he Ramrod, South Florida’s leather/ Levi/uniform bar, celebrates the third anniversary of the monthly Pig Dance with DJ Doug Jackson.You can be especially dirty this month because it’s a long holiday weekend with an extra day to recuperate. Ramrod is located at 1508 NE 4th Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. Black is definitely a theme across South Florida this weekend and the lights are going out early at Discotekka, 950 2nd Ave. in Miami, which is hosting a blackout lockdown. Sunday, Sept. 4
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atty’s, the friendly neighborhood bar at 2426 Wilton Dr. in Wilton Manors, offers up a low-key All-American holiday celebration with a free barbecue from 6 to 8 p.m. All Bacardi flavors are $3 all day and all night, too. Meanwhile, across town, The Depot hosts a Lay-Bear Day pool party with DJ Daddy O from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Promoter Gary Santis always throws the biggest parties in Fort Lauderdale and he celebrates Labor Day with the annual Black Party at The Manor, 2345 Wilton Dr. in Wilton Manors. DJ Tracy Young will be spinning in the Epic nightclub and DJ Miik will be in the Ivy Lounge. Watch for the hot, sweaty strippers….until the lights go out at 4 a.m.! In Miami, Hilton Wolman is pulling out the stops for Urge, featuring DJ Abel at Cameo, 1445 Washington Ave. Brazilian DJ Felipe Lira will be warming up the crowd and you can expect to see Score’s Pennyback Boyz, too. Get ready to dance well into the wee hours of the morning. Monday, Sept. 5
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n Labor Day, it’s appropriate to watch somebody else work it—like the hot dancers at Johnny’s in Miami, 62 NE 14th St. On Mondays, you will get to enjoy the well honed male machines on the stage, as well as some of the best drag performers in town. Drag Queens and trannies drink for free from 10 p.m. to midnight.
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Theatre Broward County
The Fun Star
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k.d. lang will perform at the Kravis Center on October 8
All My Sons by Arthur Miller
This morality play about the cost of lying and the price of truth telling, examines a troubled family and a father who placed duty to his family above the lives of others, and now must face the consequences. This play is showing at The Palm Beach DramaWorks Clematis Theater Nov. 12 through Dec. 11. Visit PalmBeachDramaWorks.org
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New Times Pairings Vintage 2011
Get ready to sip, sample, and savor culinary delights from the area’s finest restaurants perfectly paired with wines from around the world at New Times’ 4th Annual Food & Wine Pairing event on Sept. 15. General Admission is $45 and $55 at the door. The main event, at 7 p.m., will feature bites from 40 amazing restaurants each complemented with the perfect wine selection, specialty cocktail or craft beer, along with a wide range of live entertainment. Visit NewTimesPairings.com
August: Osage County
In Key West at the Waterfront Playhouse on Dec 20, it’s August in Oklahoma. A father is missing, a mother is in the grip of addiction, a marriage is unraveling and lies are being exposed. You are cordially invited to one bitch of a family reunion. This raucous dark comedy transforms one family gathering into an evening filled with sex, secrets, and really inappropriate behavior. One of the most lauded plays of the decade, August: Osage County is a can’t-miss hilarious and stinging look at the American family. Visit WaterfrontPlayhouse.org
*Arts Ballet Theatre - Harlequinade
Originally made into a ballet in 1900, by Marius Petipa, with music by Riccardo Drigo, Harlequinade follows Harlequin, and his lover, Columbina, as they outwit Columbina’s father, Cassander. Subscribe by October 9, and get 15 percent off of all three magical performances in the Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida’s upcoming season in the Amaturo Theater. Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida: Breathtaking! Visit BrowardCenter.org
*HAIRSPRAY
Hairspray is Broadway’s hottest musical-comedy phenomenon with so much heart and soul that it also inspired a major motion picture. A joyous tribute to the ‘60’s, this intelligent and hilarious musical has the best Broadway score in recent years. Come to the Actors Playhouse Oct. 12 through Nov. 13 for 1962, and pleasantly plump Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire, to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” Visit Actorsplayhouse.org
*Cloud 9 by Caryl Churchill
At the Boca Raton Campus of Florida Atlantic University on Sept 23 through Oct 2 the Winner of multiple awards, Cloud 9 had a long run Off-Broadway to rave reviews. It is a biting, witty, satirical farce set in Victorian Africa and 1980s London. It riotously examines a cornucopia of sexual mores -- from heterosexual adultery to bisexual incest -- in a circus of carnal confusion and topsy-turvy theatrics. The New York Times called it “a non-stop round-robin of sexual liaisons” and “an evening of inspired lunacy” from one of the world’s foremost playwrights.
*NEXT TO NORMAL
Winner of 3 Tony Awards and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama Next to Normal is an emotional powerhouse of a musical about a family trying to take care of themselves and each other. It is about one woman’s struggle with manic depression and the toll it takes on her family. Next to Normal’s surging score is intense, emotional and ultimately hopeful of how the family comes to terms with their past and faces their future. A truly remarkable, moving and powerful new musical. January 18 - February 12, 2012 Visit Actorsplayhouse.org
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Audiences will experience what legends are made of when João Carlos Martins and his remarkable Bachiana Filarmonica Orchestra bring the music - and the beat - of their native Brazil to the Broward Center’s Au-Rene Theater on September 22 at 8 p.m. The New York Times says, “Maestro Martins has lived a life of renowned, challenge, tenacity and triumph sufficient to fill a lively memoir.” Maestro Martins is an acclaimed pianist; a performer whose name recalls tales of standing ovations after engagements with the likes of the Boston Symphony, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and other great ensembles; an initiator of social programs for underprivileged youth; and a tenacious spirit, who continued to perform even after his career as a concert pianist was derailed by injuries and accidents.
*American Fantasy II
Florida hosts Andrew Koslosky and his Broadway Blockbusters who take the stage in American Fantasy - A Tribute to Hollywood’s Greatest Musicals on Sept 17 to 18 at the Parker Playhouse. Koslosky’s talent is joined with 18 professional actors who make up Broadway Blockbusters including renowned bassist Clyde Bullard who began his career in Joseph Papp’s Shakespeare Festival touring production of Two Gentlemen of Verona and later in Hair, Chorus Line, Bubbling Brown Sugar and Pippin. Visit BrowardCenter.org
*XVI International Ballet Festival of Miami
Come to The XVI International Ballet Festival of Miami on Sept. 16, at the Broward Center when they proudly present “Italian Night” starring two of the most famous Contemporary Ballet companies from Europe. Performing for the first time in Broward are Gabriele Rossi Dance & Balletto Teatro di Torino from Italy. The cutting-edge innovative choreography combined with their dazzling technical prowess and style has made them audience favorites worldwide. Visit BrowardCenert.org
West Palm Beach *Mamma Mia!
Over 45 million people worldwide have fallen in love with the characters, story and music that makes Mamma Mia! -- the ultimate feel-good show. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the Greek island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship to a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget. Relive the fun … again! Sponsored by Carolyn and Richard Sloane, Annual Friends Members Dessert Reception at 6:30 p.m. October 25. Visit Kravis.com
* The Brundibár Experience
Ms. Weissberger will speak about her experiences as a young Jewish girl coming of age in 1940’s Czechoslovakia as a prisoner in the Terezin concentration camp, Hitler’s “Model Ghetto.” Ela was chosen to play the role of the cat in Hans Krása’s children’s opera, Brundibár, performed over fifty times by the children of Terezin. Her insightful and poignant presentation will set the stage for Insight through Education, Palm Beach Opera, the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches and the Kravis Center’s performances of Brundibár on October 22. Visit Kravis.org
*K.D. Lang and the Siss Boom Bang
Throughout a career that has encompassed styles ranging from country to pop to classic torch songs, Lang’s musical journey has been distinguished by one unique component: a truly singular and beautiful voice that makes any song, in any style, truly identifiable as a K.D. Lang performance. Come to the Kravis Center on Oct 8 at 8 p.m. for this great stand up and sing performance. Visit Kravis.org
Sesame Street Live/Elmo’s Super Hero’s Calling all super heroes! Come help Elmo and friends get his super-ness back. In West Palm Beach Elmo and friends will sing, dance, and exercise their way thru important life learning lessons. Come join Sesame Street friends at the Kravis Center on Oct. 15 for a great experience for adults and kids alike. Visit Kravis.org
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*Knuffle Bunny
Based on the popular children’s book by Mo Willems, with music by Grammy® Award winning composer Michael Silversher, this fun-filled musical celebrates the heart and heartache that can only come from a family visit to the local Laundromat. Imagine it sounds so simple, just a quick trip to the Laundromat with Daddy, his toddler daughter Trixie and her beloved Knuffle Bunny. But, before you know it things go horribly, hilariously wrong. With all the excitement of putting the clothes in the washer, they unknowingly toss Trixie’s stuffed animal, Knuffle Bunny, in there too. Tickets go on sale August 27 at the Helen K Persson Hall at the Kravis Center. Visit Kravis.org
Dinner & Live Auction for Kravis
The Palm Beach Wine Auction Dinner & Live Auction features a five-course wine dinner paired with specially selected wines from all over the world. The live wine auction takes place throughout the dinner and includes wines presented during the evening as well as some of the world’s most renowned and highly rated wines. This elegant evening appeals not only to the wine connoisseur but also to anyone who enjoys world class cuisine. On January 25 Palm Beach Wine Auction will benefit the award-winning education programs at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Visit PalmBeachWineAuction.org
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AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
March 7 through April 8, the winner of 8 Carbonell Awards in 2001, including Best Musical will be here in Florida with The international musical sensation created by the team that brought us Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar, is a fun, hip, colorful and tuneful adaptation of the well-known Biblical tale of Joseph. The melodious contemporary score features familiar songs like Close Every Door To Me, Any Dream Will Do, and Go Go Go Joseph.... The musical just had a recent revival and tour in the UK and has received rave reviews.
*JACOB MARLEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
Get ready for a holiday treat on Dec. 7 through Jan. 1 at the Actors Playhouse. Move over Scrooge, it’s time for Jacob Marley to tell his story! Join Marley and his heroic behind-the-scenes effort to save old Scrooge’s soul - and in the process save his own, in this delightful gem of a show. Chained and shackled, and condemned to a hellish eternity, Jacob Marley desperately attempts to free himself and escape his own chains, but first he must redeem Scrooge. Filled with laughter and terror, redemption and renewal, this wonderful play is irreverent, funny, and a deeply moving twist on Dickens’ classic, told with warmth and infectious zest. Visit Actorsplayhouse.org
Community Calendar Broward County
Sunday on the Waterfront
Beach Boot Camp with The Health Colonel
Thinking of dropping a few pounds…The Health Colonel is here to help you keep in shape. Come to Fort Lauderdale Beach Monday and Wednesday at 7 p.m., and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Individual classes are $15. Every session incorporates three elements – cardio, strength, and flexibility. As you might expect, the man named The Health Colonel knows a thing or two about fitness. “The real issue,” he says, “has nothing to do with food -- or exercise for that matter. It has everything to do with how you think.” Visit NoMoreCryBabies.com
Cardio Strip & Pole Dancing Class
Every Thursday at The World Fitness Association grab that brass pole and shake that cellulite away. Cardio Strip & Pole Dancing Classes are fun from beginning to end. Wrap your thighs around a stiff pole and sweat those pounds away. The best thing about these classes is that your first one is free. Call 954-564-6743
Butterfly Gardening Workshop
Learn how to start your own butterfly garden, how to identify and attract local butterflies. Workshops are held indoors, at Butterfly World’s Grand Plaza, 3600 W Sample Rd. in Pompano Beach. This workshop is free with paid admission. Only two dates left Sept. 10 or Oct. 8. Call 954-977-4434 or email gardens@butterflyworld.com
LGBT Senior Expo
This year’s LGBT Senior Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 22 at The Pride Center, 2040 North Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors. The event will provide LGBT Seniors with a comprehensive overview of healthcare services available to benefit the elder LGBT community. The event will feature a Trade Show with various LGBT friendly medical, professional and financial services providers, who are eager to assist our community.
Stitch Wars Strikes Back
This is a group art exhibition featuring handmade goods inspired by Star Wars. There will be plenty of handmade artwork by Love & A Sandwich, Lana Crooks, and many more. Come to the Bear & Bird Boutique plus Gallery in Lauderhill. Get your Luke Skywalkers and Chewies handmade. Open till Sept. 4. Call 954-748-0181 or visit BearandBird.com
Leather Night
The Clubhouse II is a great spot for bi and gay men alike. On Tuesdays, there is “Leather Night,” which Clubhouse II claims is the largest leather party in town. You get four bucks off admission if you’re in leather, and it’s an open bar. Wait, along with Tuesdays and Thursdays, the bar is also complimentary on Fridays and Saturdays. Pay $35 for a six-month membership. For a one-day pass, add $10 to your purchase of a room or locker. Lockers run from $13 to $19. The new Sunday special is $13. Rooms cost $24 and $30 for VIP. Clubhouse II is open 24 hours. Visit clubhouse2.com
Mack power Lunch
On September 13 the Mack Power lunch will be taking place at the beautiful Seasons 52 in Fort Lauderdale. This lunch is for the Gay & Straight friendly professionals to come together to network, and enjoy a great meal. Advanced registration online will save you a couple of bucks. Visit MackPlanet.com
West Palm Beach
*YOGA Among the Orchids
It’s time for Yoga Among the Orchids at the American Orchid Society, 16700 AOS Lane, Delray Beach. Relax and replenish the flower inside with an hour of breathing exercises, toning, and yoga poses under a canopy of lush orchids. This is orchid headquarters so pick up a few pointers from the pros in between sun salutations. Classes are Wed. at 9 a.m. Cost is $20 and RSVP is suggested. Call 561-404-2011. Visit OrchidWeb.org
Jazz on the Palm
Jazz on the Palm - Downtown West Palm Beach Waterfront - Gather with friends and family to enjoy the diverse vibrant sounds of jazz under the stars every 3rd Friday of month at the new Downtown West Palm Beach waterfront concert series. Free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. From 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Visit Wpbgo.com/2010/06/jazz-on-the-palm
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Sunday on the Waterfront is a free concert series, which takes place the third Sunday of most months in the beautiful downtown West Palm Beach Waterfront area. This familyfriendly event is the perfect way to unwind this weekend with good times and great entertainment for all ages with plenty of free kids’ activities. Guests are welcome to bring blankets and chairs and can bring coolers or purchase tasty treats at the concert. Free parking in all city lots and at city meters. 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. May through October. Visit OnTheWaterFront.com
BrothasSpeak
This group is a black gay men’s discussion group that is held at the Compass in West Palm Beach. Every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. this group will be directed toward issues for and about black men. Visit Compassglcc.com
Paths
Paths is a social/discussion group held at Compass in Lake Worth. This men’s group takes place every Monday from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Paths men’s group will be discussing relationships, coming –out, safer sex issues and more. Visit Compassglcc.com
Yoga
Yoga with Deborah will change your life. Bring a mat and get ready to stretch the stress away every Tuesday at The GLCC in Palm Beach from 6 to 7 p.m. This yoga experience will uplift and transform your life. $6 Entry Fee. You must bring your own mat. Visit Compassglcc.com
LIVING BUDDHISM
On the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Compass in Lake Worth will be holding a discussion group for overcoming obstacles and obtaining happiness. This group is great for getting internal enlightenment. Release your inner stress, and become free. Visit Compassglcc.com
GOOD ORDERLY AA
These meetings take place at Compass, and geared toward recovering alcoholics. Every Tues. and Thurs. at 7 p.m. and on Sat. at 6 p.m. These meetings will help recovering alcoholics cope with the stress of everyday life without the use of alcohol.
Miami
Giraffe Feeding
Come to the Miami Zoo on Mondays to feed Giraffes from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Have the long necked animals eating out of your hands at the zoo’s giraffe-feeding station. This event is great for kids and adults alike. Call 305-251-0400 or visit MiamiMetrozoo.com
80’s Baby
Come to Badrutts Place every Tuesday and re-visit the days of bad fashion-sense and egos bigger than baggy pants. Happy hour is on Tuesday nights. European tradition and cuisine, with an 80’s twist, meet for a night that’s a bit more tasteful than acid-washed jeans. DJ Lenym plays 80’s favorites and there’s half off drinks from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Ladies drink complimentary cosmos until 10 p.m. Visit Badrutts-place.com
The Incredible Dog Show
See canines perform Frisbee tricks, dog diving, run through an obstacle course, weave through poles and leap, jump and bark for the audience. Show features professional dog actors that have appeared in movies such as “Water for Elephants” and “Life is Ruff.” The show begins September 28 at Bicentennial Park. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 3:30 p.m. Saturdays; Noon, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays through October 24. Call 1-787-331-0696 or visit TheIncredibleDogs.com
Stone crab special at Nikki Beach
Seafood and springtime seem to be the perfect match, which is why heading to Nikki Beach every Friday and Saturday between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. may just be a the thing to do this weekend. Jumbo stone crabs are $10 and smaller– sized stone crabs are $5. Mojitos are half off, priced at $7. Visit NikkiBeach.com
Food Trucks in the Park
Come to Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40 Street, Miami, every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. until Sept 27 and enjoy great food served from a mobile stove with the entire family. These trucks have everything you could think of from pulled pork sandwiches to carnival funnel cakes. Call 305-226-8315
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September 24 is the Smithsonian Magazine’s 7th Annual Museum Day in Key West
*39th Annual Key West Poker Run
The 39th Annual Key West Poker Run will feature 10,000 motorcycles riding to Key West from September 15 to 18 - on one of the most scenic and unique roads in North America, the Overseas Highway. Along the way they will collect poker cards. Prizes awarded for the best hand. Any make of motorcycle, car, or truck is welcome. It doesn’t matter what you ride or drive. Call 305-235-4023 or visit KeyWestPokerRun.com
*USS Spruance Arrives in Key West
Asian Business Conference & Japan Earthquake Tsunami Relief Fundraising Dinner
On September 7 at The Doral Golf Resort And Spa between 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. The conference program will begin with a networking reception, and will be followed by an optional Japan earthquake/tsunami disaster relief fundraiser dinner from 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. that will include entertainment, and be emceed by Shannon Hori, the local Miami CBS 4 television news anchor. Conference $20.00 and Fund Raising Dinner $150.00 per person. Call 786-235-8289
The US Navy’s newest destroyer arrives in Key West Sept. 23, in preparation for the official commissioning the following week. Visit the Key West Truman Annex waterfront at the end of Southard Street to get a view of the ship docked at the Mole Pier. KeyWestTravelGuide.com
*31st Annual Goombay Fest 2011
This street party brings out all the locals to Bahama Village Oct. 21 and features street fair cuisine (conch ceviche made fresh is popular), vendors selling a variety of wares, and live music at the bottom of Petronia. Don’t miss the Robert Albury Band at 9:30 pm - offering the best of R&B - and the party inside Blue Heaven. This is a family friendly event and NOT the time to be wearing body paint or showing too much skin. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Petronia Street starting at Duval Street. Free to attend. KeyWestTravelGuide.com
Broward Bars 321-Slammer
321 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311. Slammer sex club the best place to cruise for the hottest gay men. Thursday’s is leather night, fri-sat night live dj’s. Monday & tuesday -- $9 entry fee
Clubhouse II
2650 E. Oakland Park Blvd , Fort Lauderdale, Florida (954)5666750. A Private Club for Bi/Gay men. Bear and Cub Thursday $4 Off For Bear & Cub. Tuesday Leather Night - $4. off wear any type of leather
The Club Fort Lauderdale
110 Northwest 5th Avenue,Fort Lauderdale, FL ,(954) 5253344 Good. Clean. Fun. 1/2 price rooms...Tuesday Nights and 1/2 price Lockers. Thursdays Nights. Always busy
Alibi
2266 Wilton Drive ,Wilton Manors, FL 33305 ,(954) 5652526. Fort Lauderdale’s Best & Longest Happy Hour. Wednesdays $2 Domestics & $1 Schnapps after 9pm Wednesdays
Boom
2232 Wilton Drive ,Wilton Manors, FL 33305, (954) 630-3556 Best Sound & Light Show in Broward County. Mondays Porn Bingo with Desiree Dubois. $3 Margaritas, $1 Draft
Bill’s Filling Station
2209 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, (954) 567-5978. Large Bar/ Nightclub, Amazing. Drink Specials in Wilton Manors. Wednesday’s After 9pm $10 Miller Lite Beer Bust
Boardwalk
1721 North Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. (954) 463-6969. A Cute Little Hangout in Fort Lauderdale Pool-Room/Game Room on One Side and a Bar-Strip Club on the other. Mondays $3 Well & Dom, after 9pm $3 U-Call-It Shots
Corner Pub Bar
1915 North Andrews Ave, Wilton Manors, FL 33311, (954) 5647335. Redefining What a Bar Should Be. Thursday’s Margarita. Madness $4, Monday’s Underwear Night. 2 for 1 until 9:30 pm
Cubby Hole
823 North Federal Highway ,Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, (954) 7289001. The Cubby Hole is one of Fort Lauderdale’s Most Unique and Popular Neighborhood Bar for Men. Underwear Wednesday’s. Boxers n’ Briefs get 2 for 1 on Drinks 9pm till Close
The Depot Cabana Bar and Grill
2935 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, (954) 537-7076. Voted the “Friendliest” Gay Bar in Fort Lauderdale. Monday’s $1.99 Drinks and $.50 Wings Open to Close
Johnny’s
1116 West Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, (954) 5225931. Monday Dragon with TP Lords, Daisy D. and DJ Rob Sky No cover, drags/trans drink free 10 p.m. to midnight . Everyone else gets $3 drinks all night!. Finally something fun to do on Monday 18+
Matty’s on the Drive
2426 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305 (954) 564-1799. Matty’s is one of the few bars in Wilton Manors that’s just that –a bar. Wild Wednesday’s $.75 Drinks, 13 Drinks for less than $10. 5pm
Mona’s
502 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, (954) 525-6662. The eclectic décor and a friendly staff makes. Mona’s a great place to have fun in Fort Lauderdale. Thursday’s College Boy’s Night 8pm Enjoy College Boy’s Choice 2 for 1
Monkey Business
2740 North Andrews Ave, Wilton Manors, FL 33311, (954) 514-7819. The Monkey Business Bar is a Small Outdoor Bar Among The Shops Just off Marina Blvd. No Frills But Comfortable and a Great Place to Stop and Meet Good People. Happy Hour 8 am to 9 pm
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Ability Explosion Blast-Off
The Ability is kicking off the 2nd annual Ability Explosion on Oct. 19, a 5-day series of events helping to create awareness and improve the lives of people living with disabilities. The Ability Explosion Blast Off Party will be held in the Banyan Room at the beautiful Miami Beach Botanical Gardens. The festivities will include a performance by acclaimed singer, songwriter and actress, Maryel Epps. Also in attendance will be the Mayor of Miami Beach, Matti Herrera Bower, as well as members of the Miami Beach City Commission. All proceeds will benefit Access Now/Ability Explosion and will be used to help people living with disabilities. Visit AbilityExplosion.org
Miami to Key West Ride
This coming November 18 and 19 will be the Miami-Key West Ride for Charity. Every year, the SMART Ride donates 100 percent of donations to benefiting agencies. Not only that, you decide which agencies receive the funds you’ve raised. Visit TheSmartRide.org
Key West
Smithsonian Magazine’s 7th Annual Museum Day
The Custom House Museum and the Key West Lighthouse and Keeper’s Quarters Museum will each participate in the seventh annual Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine. Doors will be open free of charge to Smithsonian magazine readers and Smithsonian.com visitors for an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in history. Museum Day is Sept. 24. Open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 305-294-0012
Elle At Sea
Join Elle Events for their first cruise on Sept 9-12 on the glorious Norwegian Cruise Lines. They are going from the Bahamas to Norwegian’s private island. This 4 day 3 night cruise will be one that you will not want to miss. For more details please visit Meetup.com/ElleEvents/ events/18368501/
*Women-Fest
September 6 - 11, 2011 - GAY/LESBIAN - Women fest Key West - Lesbians and friends converge on Key West for a week of activities, including late night dancing, pool parties, comedy shows, sunset sails, competitive bull riding, and lots of music. Call 305-294-4603 for more information.
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2039 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, (954) 563-5631 A Casual, Hip, Fun Experience and if You Have a Taste for Deliciously Unique Wines, You Need to Make This Your Next Stop! Happy Hour All Night on Thursday
New Moon
2440 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, (954) 563-7660 Your neighborhood Gay and Lesbian bar in the heart of Fort Lauderdale and just minutes from Ft. Lauderdale Beach. Wednesday All the fun, half the price 2-4-1 All Day, All Night
PJ’s Corner Pocket
924 North Flagler Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, (954) 533-0257. One of The Most Diverse Bars in Fort Lauderdale. $2 Drinks Every Wednesday, Spades Every Thursday
Ramrod
1508 NE 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, (954) 763-8219 South Florida’s Leading Levi, Leather and Uniform Bar/Club. Every night is Bear Night. Bear Happy. Hour Every Thursday. Caged Hunks Sat Night
Rosie’s Bar and Grill
2449 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, (954) 567-1320 Wilton Manor’s Best Burger in Town. Try the Fat Elvis. Happy Hour 5pm to 9pm
Scandals Country Western Bar
Oakland Park, FL 3334, (954) 567-2432. Scandals Gay and Lesbian Country Western. Dance Bar in Wilton Manors. Tuesdays Pool League, and Free Dance Lessons
Sidelines Sports Bar
2031 Wilton Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305, (954) 563-8001. Sidelines Sports Bar and Billiards is a unique, friendly, And accepting place to relax with a cold beer, great drinks and Martinis. Happy Hour M-F 4pm to 2am
Smarty Pants
3038 North Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306, (954) 561-1724. Great Local Hangout in Fort Lauderdale with Great Drink Specials. Saturday’s Free Breakfast to Order – 8 am
The Manor
2345 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, (954) 626-0082. Food, Service, Atmosphere, Value, Drinks Makes The Manor the One Stop Shop for Good Times. Happy Hour 3pm- 9pm $5 Tapas until 7pm
The Stable
VooDoo Lounge
(Sunday only), 111 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, (954) 522-0733. Voodoo Lounge is in Fort Lauderdale Florida is now Gay on Saturday nights. The club also hosts Noche Latina, an event for South Florida’s Latino community
Miami/ Key West Johnny’s
Miami 62 NE 14 Street Downtown Miami Florida (305)640-8749 No Cover 7 nights a week. The hottest men in the universe strip shows nightly from 6 p.m. Sexy from Wall to Wall. Saturday SEPT 3 in Miami: FIRE & ICE at the SPOT…The Hottest POP, Hip Hop and Latin alongside the COLDEST Electro and House Beats. all on Miami’s Best Sound System.
Score
727 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, Florida, 33139,(305)561-5521. Score is located in the heart of South Beach, In the thriving and infamous promenade, Lincoln Road. Bigger Saturday’s Sexy Male Dolls
Torpedo
Twist
1057 Washington Ave, Miami Beach , Florida , 33139, (305)538-9478 Never a Cover…Always a Groove. Resident star DJ Mika spins tribal. Every Saturday TWIST is full of the hottest men in Miami. Muscle boy dancers taking it off in the Bungalow Bar.
Club Sugar
2301 SW 32nd Ave, Miami, Florida, 33145,(305)443-7657. All the Sweetness you’ll need in one Club. Every Thursday Drag Wars with TP Lords. $5 House Drinks & $4 Domestic Beers all night
Discotekka
950 NE 2nd Ave, Downtown Miami, Florida 33132,(305)3509084 One of the Best Night Clubs In Miami. Every Saturday The Hottest DJ’s from the Top Performers. Drink Special Every Saturday
Club Space
Club Aqua
711 Duval St.,Key West, Florida,(305)294-0555 Monday’s Dueling Bartenders. Your Bartender’s sing, shake, and stir their way through happy hour 5:30pm-8:30pm 525 United Street, Key West, FL(305)293-9805 ext. 156 Pearl’s Patio is a great place to enjoy a drink and relax. Happy Hour – every weekday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Friday’s are Extended Happy Hour 5pm-9pm
Virgilio’s
524 Duval St, Key West ,Florida, (305)296-8118 Classic Cocktails, Italian Cuisine ,Live Music. $5 Martini Mondays, Late night dancing in Their Garden Bar Setting.
West Palm Beach The Lounge
517 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. (561) 655-9747. The most unpretentious South Beach styled lounge in West Palm Beach. Great Drink Deals Tues-Thurs 9pm-3am
The Cottage
522 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth, Fl, 33414. (561)586-0080 Great Service, Great Food, Full Stocked Bar, Great Professional Tea-Dance every Sunday
Fort Dix
6205 Georgia Ave, West Palm Beach, Florida 33405 Directions, (561)533-5355. Mostly local crowd looking to mingle and relax. Place rocks with a Fabulous DJ on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday T-Dance.
The Mad Hatter
1532 North Dixie Hwy ,Lake Worth, FL 33460. (561) 547-8860. Cheap drinks, friendly bartenders, and free pool SundayThursday. Stop by and relax at this no-attitude haunt.
34 NE 11th St ,Miami ,Florida, 33132,(305)350-1956 Space Miami Voted Best U.S Club IDMA 2011. The go-to venue for any nightlife enthusiast in the nation,The club is proudly marching on into its second decade of operation.
Tag Bar
801 Bourbon Bar
H.G. Rooster
801 Duval St. , Key West, Florida,(305)294-4737 Cabaret shows upstairs with nightly performances by famed performers Sushi, Kylie, RV Beaumont, Margo, and others. Happy Hour specials daily from 11am - 8pm.
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705 Duval St. , Key West, Florida,(305)292-8500 Key West All-Male Strip Club. Daily Happy Hour from 3-8pm, And a piano sing-a-long every Wednesday night.
Pearl’s Patio Bar
205 East Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park, FL 33334, (954) 565-4506 A neighborhood bar with a different theme every night, from drag shows and bingos, to bears and underwears. 2829 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, (954) 587-2500. Your Dance Destination Till Dawn. Open Late for You To Devour The Night. Open 7 nights a week till 4 am
Kwest
25 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483 954-801-3247. Delray Beach’s only Gay Bar. Mon - Sun: 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. Awesome Drink Specials 823 BELVEDERE ROAD, WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA 33405, (561)-832-9119. H.G. Roosters is West Palms oldest gay club. Sunday’s Complimentary BBQ 5pm, Hot Male Dancers 6pm, Karaoke 11pm
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The establishment becomes the area’s only gay bar
21st Century Quotes on Being Gay in America
“This is Ryan Rottman and I am straight, but I am not narrow. Definitely not narrow. There’s a million reasons why you shouldn’t be friends with someone - except for them being gay. Maybe straight, maybe gay, maybe in between, just don’t be narrow minded.” – Ryan Rottman in a “Straight but Not Narrow” video. Rottman will play a new openly gay character on this coming season of 90210 on CW.
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Tag Bar Opens in Delray
morning and he was convinced.” “Slaton and Jerry were terrific,” Mullen said. “They helped me recreate the space from design and ambience to technical details and music selection. They became critical to making the new place go so I asked Slaton to come to work for me. He said, ‘only if I can be cruise director.’ Worked for me.” Wilson, who also owns the Mermaid’s Purse on Atlantic Avenue, said, “general manager was just too boring.” Most of the walls are black. Some are covered with shiny hurricane shutters that reflect the light coming in from corner windows on the street end. The piano lives in the window corner and a dramatic white wrap around bar offers lots of seating. There’s a “drink shelf” along the wall opposite the bar. What appears to be a By Donald Cavanaugh 4x4 beam is the perfect place to rest a ag! You’re it. At Delray’s newest drink without the need for space consumand only gay bar at 25 NE 2nd ing tables. High top tables and stools are Avenue in the Pineapple District. spread around the middle of the space and It’s a small but elegant space staffed by exare easily pushed to the sides of the room pert, smiling mixologists under the leaderto provide dance floor and or runway space ship of the Cruise Director Slaton Wilson for performers. who many will A large, draremember matic mural of from his days at (surprise) men Lulu’s, formerly was too big to Delray’s oldest fit in the seller’s and only gay bar truck so Wilson which closed had them turn some years ago. the piece into “We’ve an imposing needed a gay triptych. place in Delray There’s since Lulu’s” New bar tender Grant Speer (l) joins plenty of enWilson said. “My former Lulu employees Jennifer Hartford tertainment to Lulu’s regulars and Slaton Wilson who is also attract customare starting to Tag Bar cruise director. ers. Daily 2-4-1 come in and are happy hours feature gay-themed movies. becoming regulars again. Some of them are Piano Sundays will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. actually sitting in the same places they had followed by Nicole Sapphire “bouncing her at Lulu’s. It’s wonderful. Happy hour is filling bingo balls.” Drag shows are scheduled for up and the place hits capacity practically Fridays and Saturdays and on Monday nights every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.” from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. the bar will host kaTag Bar owner Kevin Mullen opened the raoke. Tag also plans to offer space to local space last season as a regular piano bar. artists to display and sell their work. “I was in the bar one afternoon and SlaTag also coordinates events with Arts Gaton and his partner Jerry [Huffman] stopped rage at 180 NE 1st Street, which bills itself in for a drink,” Mullen explained. With as “Delray’s Newest Cabaret.” In fact on hardly anyone in the bar, Wilson suggested Sunday, August 28, the Arts Garage featured that Mullen turn the place into a gay estab“Divas in Art” starring Ricky Rollick, Melissa lishment because “they’re always packed St. John, and Roxie Devine which ran from regardless of season or anything else.” 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with an after party at Tag. Wilson then took Mullen to Fort Lau“They go there to be all elegant,” said Wilderdale on a bar hopping tour of the local son. “Then they come here to have fun.” gay bars. Tag Bar is open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. “We took him…on July 5 – the bottom seven days a week. There’s valet parking in of the off season -- and started with the front of the bar and a parking garage about Alibi which was packed. We went on from a half block north on 2nd. Tag can be found there,” Wilson said. “We left here at 4 in on Facebook. the afternoon and got back at 4 the next
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V I E W S O F T H E N E W S Photos by J.R. Davis
LAURA COOLEY, FELIPE DAMASCENO, ALEX REESE with PAUL_HUGO
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Celebrity Roast and Cabaret Show Tribute for Victor Zepka held on August 21st at the Manor Entertainment Complex in Wilton Manors
MICHAEL MURPHY and VICTOR ZEPKA
Eric, Tyler and Derek
DEAN MONROE and SPENCER REED
MARK NEGRETT and JACKSON PADGET and PAT BURNSIDE
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Modern Family Films in Wyoming Popular sitcom will kick off season 3 on a dude ranch
By Brielle Schaeffer
county, this state kept finding an anAP Member Exchange swer,’’ Sally Young Jackson Hole News & Guide said. “I’ve never BC’s hit sitcom “Modern Family’’ seen a community began filming in Jackson Hole last come together week, with some 100 members like this. This is a of its cast and crew on location at the Lost big thrill for us, Creek Ranch in Moose. and we just never The network decided to take its popular thought it would Los Angeles-based television family on a happen.” dude ranch vacation for the beginning of its But it did.With third season. a “Let’s roll sound, Last Tuesday morning, dozens of crew please,’’ the first members bustled around preparing for scene of the day scenes, while the actors, dressed in exaggerwas in action. ated Western garb of cowboy hats and flannel The crew was shirts, joked and rehearsed between takes. filming the adult “We couldn’t imagine a better way to kick characters skeet shooting at the ranch’s actual filming on a dude ranch. off season three than having it on a dude target range.The sensitive dad character, Phil Other Western locations were in the ranch,’’ said the show’s co-producer Sally Dunphy (Ty Burrell), was showing up the other running, but community members came toYoung. “It’s going to be hilarious.’’ guys with his shooting skills. His brother-in-law, gether to sweeten the deal with guaranteed The cast and crew were greeted by hotel rooms at Snow King Resort and some Mitchell Pritchett (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) was mounted police at Jackson Hole Airport trying to be manly, posing with a gun for his when they arrived Aug. 15 on a chartered jet. $70,000 to offset production costs taken Town and state officials rallied to convince from the town’s lodging tax funds, earmarked partner, Cameron Tucker (Eric Stonestreet), to get pictures for an adoption book. for off-season promotion. the show to come to Jackson when area Young said the gay TV couple would be try“No matter what happened here, no booster and Young’s sister, Suzanne Young, matter how many roadblocks, this town, this ing to adopt a baby boy this season. Their adcaught wind of the producers’ interest in courtesy of ABC
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opted Vietnamese daughter, Lily, will be played by new, and a little bit older, child actress Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, 4, this season. The show called upon Lost Creek Ranch’s customers to play extras, as they wanted the scene to appear like an actual guest ranch. “It’s the best we can do for inconveniencing them on their vacation,’’ Jeff Morton, an executive producer, said, “let people experience a little behind-the-scenes.’’ The ranch’s workers also got in on the action and were used as extras to bolster some of the shots. “I was so excited, freaking-out-so-excited,’’ said Laura Beth Rider, of Lexington, Ky., who is working as a server at Lost Creek this summer. “I really couldn’t believe they were coming here.’’ She called herself a ``huge fan’’ of the show, and said being an extra will be a good experience. “It’s so cool to see how a TV show is put together,’’ Rider said. The cast and crew were shooting several different scenes around Lost Creek Ranch last week, including some inside the lodges and cabins and finished with an outdoor barbecue scene Friday night. On Saturday, the show filmed on and around a plane on the airport runway. For the complete article, go to: sfgn.com/modernfamily
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One (Gay) Day with Anne Hathaway By Chris Azzopardi
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Actress talks gay ‘pod,’ Catwoman role and N.Y. marriage stories
ays adore Anne Hathaway for more than her sweetheart sensibility and frumpy-to-fashionable underdog role in The Devil Wears Prada. She’s practically an honorary member of the community, contributing to the “It Gets Better” project, receiving an award from the Human Rights Campaign and quitting Catholicism for her gay brother. And then consider the super gay trajectory of her career: Brokeback Mountain and, as reported, an upcoming role as Judy Garland in the gay icon’s biopic and a stint on Glee, as Kurt’s lesbian aunt. Hathaway is cast as Emma Morley in her latest movie, the lovely screen adaptation of David Nicholls’ bestselling novel One Day, which chronicles her relationship with Dexter Mayhew (Jim Sturgess of Across the Universe) on the same day every year for two decades. The day after the premiere in New York City, the actress cheerfully breezes into a suite at the Waldorf Astoria, appearing so tiny you could put her in your pocket. And lesbians everywhere just might want to after seeing her sexily vacuum-sealed in a vinyl cat suit for The Dark Knight Rises, which she’s currently filming. When Hathaway sits down, she’s her usual bubbly self, discussing the most significant day in her life, her upcoming role as Catwoman (as much as she can, anyway) and the enduring power of love for all people. CA: Even though this is a story about a straight couple, how do you think it can resonate with a gay audience? AH: Love is universal. Anybody who has a heart can relate to what it is to have it broken again and again and again, and like I said, that’s universal – gay, straight, questioning, whatever you are. CA: Do you know a gay couple that has that type of enduring relationship like Emma and Dexter? AH: Oh my god, yes – I went to Vassar! I have like a pod now, and we’ve all been in each other’s lives for 10 years – and they don’t admit it, but I have gay friends that I think are secretly in love with each other. CA: And now, gay relationships are finally recognized in this state. AH: Yes, yes! Round of applause for New York! I was so happy. I couldn’t believe it. All the pictures of the couples who have been together for so many years – some people for over 60 years, like those two
ladies that got married first – adorable! And that wonderful couple who had a profile done on them – one gentleman is in his 80s and the other is in his 70s and they’ve been together for over 65 years or something like that and they met at Juilliard – it’s just beautiful. Long overdue but so welcome. Now the rest of America, get on it! Enough with your nonsense and foolishness. CA: What can people take away from One Day? AH: It’s up there with the classic love stories. It requires you to open your heart and feel, and a lot of movies don’t mind if you feel. I personally think there are few things more satisfying in life than crying in a dark room with strangers. That sounds a little funny, but go to see One Day at 4 o’ clock on a Wednesday and you’ll know what I’m talking about. CA: Emma’s arc follows her through many years, from college to potential motherhood.
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What about her did you cling to throughout all those years? AH: The book! I clung to the book – tightly. (Laughs) The thing that I clung to about Emma was that she’s a survivor. She is somebody who gets up when you knock her down, she is somebody who wants to grow, she’s somebody who wants to be her best self, she’s somebody who, contrary to what she might profess, believes that things are going to turn out OK. CA: How did you bring Emma to life? AH: The accent was key. It informs so much about Emma and Dexter’s relationship that we don’t necessarily talk about in the movie. To understand her education, one of the things I did was I tried to read as many books that David mentions by name in the novel – but I’m a really, really good reader and they were a little arduous. (Laughs) I much preferred Dexter’s (reading material), like The Face magazine.And then I just went to England as early as I could and went up to every single person that I could meet from Yorkshire and asked them as many questions as I could. CA: Were you familiar with the book before you got the part? AH: I was sent the script first and then, as soon as I read the script, I was deeply in love with it, and then I read the book and I fell even more deeply in love with the whole idea. CA: Do you think if Emma and Dexter had hooked up in the early days their relationship would have lasted as long? AH: No, not at all. Definitely not. It’s one of the bittersweet parts of the story – they couldn’t have gotten together a day before they do.
CA: Emma and Dexter change from year to year, but there’s still something about them that stays the same. What about you do you see changing most from year to year? And what is something that always stays the same? AH: I’m happier. I get happier every year. I find that as I get older, I take in life more and I think that’s making me a better person. As I get older I, funny enough, become more trusting, but I trust fewer people. The people that I do trust, it’s gone much deeper. What stays the same? I’m a really curious person. I believe that imagination is not something you grow out of, and I find that stays the same. Oh, and I love books! CA: How quickly did you and Jim click? AH: It’s very hard not to get along with Jim. If you don’t get along with Jim, there’s something seriously wrong with you. We have a lot of friends in common, and you know when there are those people that when their name is mentioned everything stops, people grab you by the shoulder, they peer deep, deep, deep into your eyes and they think they’re talking to your soul but really they’re just looking kind of bugged out and they just shake you a little bit and describe their love for this person? That happened to me when I told people I was working with Jim, so I knew I was going to be meeting someone pretty awesome. And he did not disappoint. Now I’m one of those “bugged out, I’m gonna take you and tell you to like Jim Sturgess!” people.
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Sebastian’s Picks for the week. By A. Sebastian Fortino
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Top Shelf Telegrams Watching ¿Qué Pasa, USA? – I could say I’m trying to learn Spanish! However…someone especial wants me to learn Spanish. He introduced me to this series, originally aired from 1977 through 1980, & filmed at Miami’s WPBT2. Despite the Miami-centric theme the Peña family was broadcast nationally on PBS affiliates. It was the first sitcom produced by PBS.Yes, this was back in the day when educating the public was considered a “good thing,” & broadening cultural horizons was “American.” Don’t tell the Tea Party movement! It was also the first bilingual sitcom produced in the U.S. This vintage show is a touching depiction of Cuban émigré culture in 1970s America. There is even a gay episode…yes, in the 1970s. The whole Peña family, parents & even grandparents, all go to a gay bar to figure out if son Joe is gay. It turns out he’s not & despite Anita Bryant’s anti-gay campaign in Miami his mother vows to still love him were he gay. The suggestion of a gay uncle back in Cuba who lived with another man is very telling of the cosmopolitan pre-Castro regime. PBS has made this available as a boxed DVD set, at QuePasaUSA.org for the Cuban-American or Miamian in your life. Proceeds support WPBT2 & Florida’s diverse history.
Styling Stripes – There’s one shirt you can wear to the office, dress up with a blazer, dandy up with a pocket square for a date later in the evening, or make it super casual by pairing with jeans. Don with shorts over the weekend, add a pair of flip-flops, boat shows, or low-rise canvas sneakers, & suddenly you’re dressed for an impromptu party on a yacht. The shirt of which I speak is the very natty, very traditional Bengal Stripe. This blue & white striped shirt has been a staple in the wardrobes of gentlemen for years, from prep school through retirement. Despite the demise of the British Empire they did bring wonderful fabrics back to the Western World & this shirt is a fine example of eternal style. Always keep a light, summerweight one, which in South Florida will get the most use, but keep a heavier one for our…“winters.” In fact, the 1970s Christian Dior one I keep for winter, belonged to my late father. Best of all you can find this must-have shirt at many price points, from this classic Thomas Pink of London at $150 to $50 examples at Banana Republic.
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Serving Salty & Sweet – For your Labor Day barbeque or party you’ll want cold appetizers to whet the appetites of your guests. Italians love the combination of salty & sweet. The pairing of prosciutto – the ham of Italy’s Parma region – with figs, pears, & apples is a common sight at Italian cafés depending on what fruit is in season. In fact, medieval diaries mention traveling with prosciutto & apples, so it’s long been a tradition in Italy. However, the most classic presentation is prosciutto e melone. If you’re a host who really hates to cook this recipe is for you as it calls for only two ingredients! For each honeydew or cantaloupe melon, remove seeds, slice into 8 wedges, & remove skin – take 8 pieces of Prosciutto di Parma – wrap 1 piece of prosciutto around melon wedge – chill – then presto serve! Make sure the prosciutto you purchase is from Parma & have it sliced very thin in terms of thickness. As prosciutto di parma is un troppo caro, a little expensive, you can offer this as an amuse bouche when guests walk in, serve with champagne, prosecco or chenin blanc because…pinot grigio is so 2001!
Imbibing 2007 Michael & David Windmill Estate Old Vines Zinfandel, Lodi, Calif. – Last Top Shelf’s beverage was not wine or spirits & I…apologize. So this week for all my oenophiles – that’s wine lover, ahem, I find wino offensive – I highly suggest Zinfandels. If the mention of Zinfandel conjures up images of chainsmoking divorcees & boxed wine do not fear! I’m talking about red, not white Zinfandel, which is a robust wine. The grapes are descended from Southern Italy’s Primitivo & have been grown in California since the mid-1800s. This wine is like biting into a fresh piece of fruit, a red wine perfect for our humid nights recalling black cherries, licorice & raspberries. As your choice of red for a Labor Day barbeque it will lend casual sophistication to your bar. Keep bottles on ice – as it will certainly grow warm. My favorite wine shop, The Best Cellar, located at 1408 NE 26th St., Wilton Manors, has many diverse, quaffable wines. On Wednesday through Saturday they host an informative, well-attended wine tasting, call 954-630-8020 for times & reservations. In addition to having wonderful wine the prices are quite friendly & dispel the myth of a good wine as being overpriced. Normally, Windmill retails for over $15. However, at Best Cellar, the $11.95 price allowed me to purchase a case…yes, on my salary!
Urban Legend Across 1 Forgo swallowing 5 Piece by Bette Midler 10 Lively dances 14 Alec of Desperate Housewives 15 Top 16 Kind of jacket 17 Range dividing Europe and Asia 18 ___ Hall University 19 Cry before claiming immortality 20 Actor Auberjonois 21 Larry Kramer’s Just ___ 22 Problem for one’s bitch 23 Sitcom with John Mahoney 25 Kahlo output 27 Where to get off in gay Paree 28 Starting Over bisexual 29 Faux pas 32 Peachy, but not fruity 36 Games figures 39 Woody source 41 Cartoonist Alison 42 Society crasher 43 Art Deco design name 44 Shopping aids 46 Soviet leader Andropov 47 Prepare for printing 49 City of The Bird Cage 53 23rd Greek letter 54 Riverfinger Women writer Dykewomon 59 “Urban legend” of this puzzle 62 Explodes, with “off” 63 Ready to shoot off 64 Cold-cock 65 Roadside stops 66 Internet surfers 67 Former lovers
Down 1 Shirtless guy in hot pants 2 Fruit peeler 3 Bucky Beaver’s toothpaste 4 With 7-Down, serial novel by an “urban legend” 5 Bowl or boat 6 Fabled cow owner 7 See 4-Down 8 Not like the sound of music, traditionally 9 Poe poem 10 Librettist for a musical adaptation of 4/7-Down 11 Prefix for Michelangelo’s land 12 Marine role of Jim Nabors 13 Pussyfoot 24 Literate boast? 26 Aquarium structures 29 Kaplan of Kotter fame 30 Spit it out confidently 31 It may be cold and hard 33 Herr’s honey 34 HI, once 35 Abominable snowman 37 Bank (on) 38 Glass footwear in a fairy tale 39 Not one of the gang 40 Vaulted church area 45 Part of Ali Babi’s opening 47 Seventh notes 48 Beverage with scones 49 Three guys who went to see Mary 50 What muscle Marys pump 51 Sherman Hemsley religious sitcom 52 Piggy’s title 55 Jelly not for bread 56 Very top 57 Cairo river 58 Queen’s “subjects” 60 Greek T 61 L. Cruz and C.Torres, on Grey’s Anatomy
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-------------------------------------------------CLAIMS ADJUSTERS NEEDED due to active Storm Season. JEL’s 5-day Boot Camp, Nations #1 hands-on trainer can prepare you. High Income www.JELTraining.com - Companies waiting -------------------------------------------------Driver- Not getting enough miles? Join Knight Transportation and increase your income with our steady freight. New Trucks! CDL-A, 3 months recent experience. (800)414-9569. www.driveknight.com -------------------------------------------------Sales Position: FoodMats is now hiring strong individuals. You must be energetic, upbeat, a great closer, willing to work hard, organized, a go getter and have reliable transportation. In return make excellent money. This is a commission paid job. You will earn 40% of the profit. Email seanrmatt7@aol.com and let us know why you are the one! Please paste your resume in the email if you have one. ------------------------------------------------The New Rodeo Restaurant: For line cook positions, please have experience with Flat Top, Sautee, and/ or Fryer station skills. Ability to work with a team and speed is a must. Some prep and cleaning is required. $9/hour. For serving position, we are looking for FRIENDLY, high energy, multitasking team players with a positive attitude. Primarily looking for lunch shift (10:45am 5pm), with future possibility for dinner shifts as well. Please email resume with references to RodeoFTL@ yahoo.com. Visit RodeoFL.com for more information -------------------------------------------------Stylist w/clientele wanted Chair rental, Private, Professional Hair Studio setting. Must be responsible, professional and a person without any substance abuse problems. Contact Dean Allen @ 954-5641377. www.deanallen-ahairstudio.com -------------------------------------------------A Beautiful & upscale New Gay Bar located in the heart of Downtown Miami is opening soon- we are looking for Barbacks, Security, Bartenders, Cocktail Servers, DJ’s, MC, VIP Host, Cashier, Male Dancers. Also looking for experienced Bar Mgr. & Dance Mgr. Excellent Pay and benefits. Send Photos, Resume, Contact Info to- newmiamiclub@gmail.com -------------------------------------------------CDL-A DRIVERS. Central Florida company seeks Solo & Team Drivers. Tank and Dry Van positions offering some regional. 1yr OTR & Good MVR required. (877)882-6537 or apply www. oakleytransport.com -------------------------------------------------INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED. Most earn $50K-$100K or more. Call our branch office at (954)776-5427. Ask for Jessica or email jessica.fernandez@ insphereis.com. Visit www.insphereissftlauderdale.com
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LAND FOR SALE LAKEFRONT BARGAIN! 1+ Acres -only $49,900 DOCKABLE DEEPWATER! Was $89,900. Prime lakefront parcel with direct access to Gulf. On 12,000 acre recreational lake covered in huge live oaks! Close to the city. Paved roads, county water, power, phone, community boat launch. Excellent financing. Call now (866)952-5302 -------------------------------------------------UPSTATE NEW YORK FARMLAND SACRIFICE!5ACs - $19,900. Gorgeous views, apple trees, woods & meadows! Nearby lakes & state land! Perfect for country getaway! (877)458-8227 www. NewYorkLandandLakes.com -------------------------------------------------Lender- Ordered Lake Liquidation Sale! Saturday 8/27 only! 2+ acres with free boat slips only $19,900. Was $59,900. Boat, ski, fish on 160,000 acre Kentucky Lake. All infrastructure completed. Own for pennies on the dollar. Excellent financing. Call now (800)704-3154 -------------------------------------------------NY – SOUTHERN TIER FARM SALE! 9 acres - $24,900. Woods, lake rights, mins. North of the PA border! Survey, clear title! Call (877)458-8227 or click: www. NewYorkLandandLakes.com. -------------------------------------------------NC Mountains. 4.76 wooded acres w/ view & creek. Perfect for log cabin. Only $23,800.00. Owner financing available. Call today (800)699-1289 or www.riverbendlakelure.com.
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REAL ESTATE BANK FORECLOSED, LAND LIQUIDATION, from $9,900, Blue Ridge mountains, paved roads, utilities, county water, panoramic views, excellent financing. Sale September 24th, Call now! (888)7576867 ext. 214 -------------------------------------------------Developer Closeout Sale! Sat. 9/3 Only Prime Panama City Beach Waterfront Condo 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath, Only $289,900! Similar Unit Sold For $751,000. Bonus: NO CLOSING COSTS Over 40 units sold in just 6 weeks! Only 9 units remain. Call before they’re gone! (877)888-2296 x90 -------------------------------------------------Auction 24 Beautiful Home Sites in Mountain Blue Saturday, August 27th, 11:00AM Jackson County, NC 10% BP NCL # 1787 (800)241-7591 www.jltodd.com (800)289-7512 www.wcproperties.com -------------------------------------------------620 NE 7th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 For Sale: 250,000. 3 Bedrooms 2.5 Bath. Call John Castelli at (954) 563-9889
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-------------------------------------------------1 YEAR FREE LOT RENT - PRIMARILY GAY PARK Fort Lauderdale/Lauder Lakes. New Manufactured Home. Hurricane Ready 1,600sf 2BR/2BA 32’ Party Deck overlooks huge Lake. Wood Cabinets & Granite Tops, Slate & Marble floors. Immaculate. Real Show Place! Pics @ www. forsalebyowner.com/listing/7W4ZB Cost $205K+, Sell $129,900, Call 954-817-6233 -------------------------------------------------3/3 Single family home 1949 old Florida charm. New kitchen and appliances, d/w, disposal, washer/dryer, central air. W/S inc in rent. Near Dixie & Oakland. $1500 mo. F/L/S 954-254-5220 -------------------------------------------------Cute 3/1 house near Wilton Manors 3/1 (tub/shower) w LARGE FENCED yard, laundry rm, & patio. Ceiling fans, central AC. Walk to Wilton Drive. 1200/mn + 1200 sec dep. Call 954-649-7601
Rent/Lease West Hollywood 2/2 Large Unique Duplex, Small office in unit, open kitchen w/ dishwasher, W/D, wood deck patio + privacy fence all around, we are extremely pet friendly, call Rita 954-549-9228 -------------------------------------------------2/2 WILTON MANORS. Quiet area, w/pool, laundry, small pets accepted. First and 1 month deposit. Call Astrid: 954-806-7607. -------------------------------------------------1/1 Wilton Manors. Freshly painted, 1/1 in quiet community w/pool Laundry facilities on premises,Close to everything. $775/Mo. Call 954 566 4423 -------------------------------------------------Lakeridge Cottage. Nice quite studio w/ private sun deck, Minutes from beach & Wilton Manors, downtown. Includes All. $700/Mo. Weekly or Monthly. Call Jeff 954-593-6833 -------------------------------------------------Middle River Terrace. Completely remodeled 2 bedroom/1 bathroom apartments! Central A/C and Washer/Dryer in premises. Close to I-95, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Airport and the Gay Life..... Property is on a nice quiet street! $875/month rent. $600 security deposit required. Call Steve at 561-305-2333 -------------------------------------------------1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Small Kitchen, Living Room, New Flooring, Private Driveway, Non-smoking, Drugfree, Water/Garbage/Lawn service included, Small pets accepted, $750/ Month+Deposit, Call (954) 319-7080
Roommates Victoria Park Large Townhouse Lge. Pvt. Bedroom w/full use of home Key West Style Street with view. References with happy stable life. $625 plus 1/2 utilities. cbado@Live.com or 954.709.0505 -------------------------------------------------FTL-Coral Ridge Pool Home Male to share remodeled 4BD/4BA home w/2 males. Unfurn, W/D, chef’s kitchen, wi-fi, lg pvt backyard w/dive-in pool,1.5 mi to beach. $800/mo. 954-609-9405.
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