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October 26, 2011 • Volume 2 • Issue 42

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Lake Worth Murderer Gets 15 Years

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e are proud to announce that our friend and columnist, Brian McNaught, has won the Selisse Berry Leadership Award from Out & Equal Workplace Advocates, the leading nonprofit organization committed to ending workplace discrimination for LGBT employees.

Ben Cohen’s Stand Up Foundation raised more than $10,000 at a fund raising reception in the private Fort Lauderdale home of Juan Pisani and Val Marmillion last week. Congratulations to the host committee of Craig Smith, Rafael Rodriquez, Joe Guerrero, Don Brust, Heine Lund, Neilus Scannel and Robert Nuzzo.

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Are you a member of the newly formed Greater Fort Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce? If so, for a limited time only, you may be entitled to a discount of as much as 40 percent on some Fall advertising. Their launch party last week at Matty’s on the Drive was a huge success, and their president, Keith Blackburn, who owns Mary’s Resort, is a long-time friend.

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On the red carpet with Beau Bridges and Dennis Haybert at the 26th Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival Opening Gala Night. Beau recieved a lifetime achievement award, and Dennis a career achievement award from the fliff

My friend, Franklin Adderley, Chief of the Fort Lauderdale police, who I am suing by the way (I sue all my friends for the hell of it) has started a twitter account for the FLPD, if you want to access it, so you can hear about how someone is breaking into your car while you were at work. It’s @FLPD411. The lawsuit, that is SFGN vs. FLPD is for abridging the rights of photographers during the filming of a movie in the city. A hearing is set for next month.

Follow me on twitter if you want a dose of daily sardonic, sarcastic, humorous view of the universe @normkent. It is a sobering thought that most of the porn stars I represent have more followers than I do, but then they have better bodies, too. I just have the mind of Jack Kerouac.

The Fort Lauderdale Film Fest opened this week with a gala at the Signature Grand. I was looking forward to chatting with honoree Senator George McGovern, the 1972 Democratic Presidential candidate, whose campaign I worked on as a student at Hofstra University. Sadly, he took ill after arriving in Fort Lauderdale, and had to return home. Wishing him the best. ‘Dreaming American’ is amongst the LGBT films showing at The Manor on November 6.

Finally, and I don’t have all the information yet, we have to report to you that the marvelous event at the Sunshine Cathedral, Bravissimo, has been temporarily postponed until a later date.

Still, there is The Taste of the Island coming up on November 7 at Richardson Park in Wilton Manors. Get there early.

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Local News

Lake Worth Man Gets 15 Years for Killing Cross-Dressing Lover

By Daphne Duret

with whom he’d been involved since the girl was 14.

Sun-Sentinel via The Mendez was last seen on Palm Beach Post Feb. 1, 2008, wearing a red 25-year-old suburdress and blond wig and ban Lake Worth carrying a silver purse at janitor was senMatteo’s Restaurant in Boca tenced to 15 years in prison Raton, where he was a waiton Wednesday after he pleader. Mendez also worked part ed guilty to manslaughter in time at a Greenacres club the 2008 stabbing death of where he danced under the a cross-dressing waiter who name “Gaviota,” Boca Raton was one of his lovers. police said.

Palm Beach County SherCamacho led authorities iff’s Office deputies arrested Atenco-Camacho to the scene of where he said Juan Carlos Atenco Camacho in July 2010 after they say he confessed he dumped the body after he confessed, but to killing 33-year-old Naum Rafael Men- Mendez’s body was not recovered.

Camacho could have faced up to 30 years dez before dumping his body west of Palm in prison if convicted of second-degree Beach Gardens.

At the time of the killings, according to murder, but received the 15-year sentence authorities, Camacho was married but also on the lesser charge of manslaughter with a was having an affair with a 16-year-old girl deadly weapon.

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Pridelines Youth Services Holds Suicide Vigil VIEWS OF THE NEWS

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ridelines Youth Services had their 2nd annual suicide-prevention vigil for LGBTQ youths who struggle with issues related to suicide. The group met last week at Miami Beach Community Church.

According to a 2010 Task Force report, LGBTQ youths are five times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual counterparts. This is why Pridelines develops programs to empower LGBTQ youth. It is the only organization in South Florida that provides services exclusively to these youths.

The brainchild behind the suicide vigil is Alex Febres.

Febres, 20, was teased and bullied in high school. “I needed something like Pridelines, and this is my way of giving back,” he said. “With suicide, everyone is affected. It’s a chain reaction that effects everyone in its wake.” Febres also mentions why everyone in the organization was wearing purple at the event. “Purple unifies us. It signals to other youths that there are a lot of people here for them.”

Rose Fryer and Sean Oliver arrived to the event early. Fryer’s son was found dead in his New York City apartment at the age of 25. His death is still considered “unknown,” although Fryer suspects he died as a result of his sexuality.

This vigil comes on the heels of the recent suicide of Jamey Rodenmeyer of Buffalo, New York. Rodenmeyer was a 14-year-old boy who blogged about being suicidal due to being incessantly bullied at school. He was found dead outside his home in an apparent suicide. Rodenmeyer regularly posted about being bullied at school and how people would launch gay insults at him.

As the crowd burgeoned at Pridelines’s vigil, the diversity of the participants widened. Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbians and Gays, was also present. At around 7:30 p.m., people lit up their candles, held up signs, and walked peacefully down the whole stretch of Lincoln Road. Once at the end, Jessica Lam, Pridelines Program Facilitator, made the observation that “thousands of people have now been touched by us tonight and our message. Just think how many others would be touched by this issue if others did the same.”

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The procession of supporters walked the entire length of Lincoln Road and back, with candles, signs, and posters.

Jamesly Louise, 20, a former North Miami Beach graduate and longtime volunteer for LGBT rights.

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Christof, Nikko and program facilitators, Louigi Ferrer and Jessica Lam.

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Taste of the Island Returns to Wilton Manors

By Brian Swinford

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hirley Nolen has brought the community together for 6 years with her signature event Taste of the Island. The event is held at the beautiful Historical Richardson Park located on Wilton Drive in the heart of Wilton Manors. This event will have more than 37 food venders and 10 different wine stations.

Some of the food vendors will be The Brickyard, Morton Steakhouse, and a few of the new restaurant supporters here in Wilton Manors, like The Rodeo restaurant, and The Manor Complex. There is going to be loads of seating under the pavilion and beautiful trees of the park. This year the Taste of the Island has three times the amount of community sponsors as previous years, like Barton & Miller, Kalis & McIntee Funeral Home, and Arbor Animal Hospital. Also with some of the bigger company sponsors like Sysco, Whole Foods, and even Waste Management this event will be one to remember. SFGN is helping to sponsor the best dressed table at the event, which we will give free advertising to the top three tables. All of the money from the Taste of The Island will be divided between four charities, The Historic Society, Main Street, Leisure Services, and Kiwanis Club. There will be plenty of parking at Richardson Park and also near Out of The Closet at Hagen park. Bring the whole family to this great community based event.

Visit TasteOfTheIsland.org

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Local Lesbian Business Owner Fights Cancer Starts new foundation with a punch

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Broward General Hospital where the procedure was conernadette Zizzo, co-owner ducted. of Art Frenzie in Wilton A biopsy quickly followed and Manors was diagnosed confirmed her worst fear the with LCIS, a rare form of breast tumor was malignant. Her case cancer in her right breast in Decemwas then turned over Broward ber of 2010.

General Hospital’s financial asFrom the start the 42-year-old sistance division (M.O.P.E.D). knew what she was up against.

Zizzo While the cancer had not “I was no stranger to LCIS,” Zizzo says. “My mother died from the same kind spread to any other parts of her body she of cancer, and I understood its severity says her attending physician, Dr. Nicholas Tranakas, recommended that she have her right away.”

What she didn’t anticipate, however, were right breast removed and, as a precautionthe financial woes she would have to over- ary measure, opt to remove the other breast come in order to receive treatment, nor the due to LCIS’ high rate of occurrence in the unintended benefits that would come as a unaffected breast.

“I didn’t even give it a second thought,” result of her struggles. Her hardships led her to form the “Knock Out Cancer 4 The she says. “I told him to go for it. The decision was immediate.”

Cure Foundation.”

M.O.P.E.D., however, was hardly as deAfter she noticed a lump in her right breast in November of 2010, she immedi- cisive in distributing her funds to undergo ately went for a mammogram but couldn’t the recommended double mastectomy.

“Not only did the process take six to sevafford it. So when a friend recommended obtaining a grant from the Susan G. Komen en months for approval, but M.O.P.E.D. only wanted to pay for and approve the removal Foundation, she didn’t waste time.

“Surprisingly, I received approval for of the affected breast even against the recthe procedure fairly quickly,” Zizzo says. ommendation of Dr. Tranakas,” Zizzo says.

In the end she says, Dr. Tranakas had to “Within a couple of weeks, they had approved the distribution of grant money for write a letter to the chairman of the board of directors at Broward General to convince my mammogram.”

The mammogram confirmed the ex- the medical director that the condition was istence of an abnormal lump in her right more serious than it was being considered. breast and an ultrasound was ordered. Zizzo finally did get the funding approved Like the initial mammogram, it too was for the removal of both breasts along with covered by the Susan G. Komen Founda- breast implants in a concurrent procedure.

It was during this self-described “agony tion and supplemented by funds from

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Knock Out Cancer 4 The Cure Foundation’s inaugural fundraiser at Sidelines Sport Bar in Wilton Manors Oct. 7-9. The themed events included local business owners punching it out with large balloon like boxing gloves; mock boxing matches with drag queens; and bartenders, servers and staff from local restaurants demonstrating their boxing prowess, duking it out for a $10 donation. “We had the MC from L ps hosting the event, had a silent auction, had sponsorsh ps from Mount Gay Rum and Budweiser, and the 5-star Marriott Harbor Beach even gave away a 3 day 2 night stay through our raffle and silent auction,” says Debbi Burke, an organizer of the event.

of the approval process” that Zizzo, along with her friends Pamela Dodsen, Debbie Weisinger, and Debbi Burke, decided to be pro-active in attempting to ensure that this would never have to affect the treatment of another woman or man with breast cancer again.

The fruits of their brainstorming gave rise to the newly formed “Knock Out Cancer 4 The Cure Foundation,” and they enlisted of Dr. Rod Hurt as the foundation’s medical advisor.

Debbi Burke, (Zizzo’s former partner of nine years and co-owner of Art Frenzie) who sits on the board of directors and helped organize the foundation’s first official fundraising event, says the response from the Wilton Manors community was overwhelming.

A local bar, Sidelines Sports Bar, hosted the foundation’s inaugural event earlier this month and raised nearly $4,200.

“We had six to eight hundred people show up despite terrible weather and had themes each night that drew different crowds and really demonstrated the communities’ support for our cause,” Burke says.

Zizzo, though still recovering from surgery, and limited in mobility, even made an appearance for the ribbon cutting ceremony.

As for Zizzo’s surgery, she seemed well on the road to recovery until two to three

weeks later when she developed an infection in her new breasts.

Under the knife she went again last month to have her implants removed and she is continuing her recovery, as of print, at her home just outside of Wilton Manors.

In the end, though, despite two major surgeries in nearly as many weeks, she downplays the difficulty of her recovery and seems to completely disregard her own healing process.

She said she will “make it through based on the power of her will alone.” Instead, she concludes thinking only about the others whom she hopes to help avoid the struggles she’s undergone.

“My hope, and the reason I started this foundation, is so that women and men, gay and straight alike, can have the opportunity to have not just these procedures done in a timely manner and not have to wait for all kinds of approvals but so they can have the funds available to them and not have to worry about all the red tape I went through to get the help they need.”

More information on the foundation can be found on the Knock Out Cancer 4 The Cure Foundation’s official Facebook page.

The author of this article can be reached at manguill@gmail.com

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National News

Religious Liberty on Trial

By Lisa Keen

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he ACLU called it “one of the most important religious liberty cases in years” and said the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the matter would determine whether religious organizations have “the right to discriminate based on non-religious grounds.”

The case is Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and it was argued before the U.S. Supreme Court on October 5. Hosanna-Tabor school, in Redford, Michigan, describes itself as a “Christian day school” with grades Kindergarten through 8. Their appeal is the latest clash between the free exercise and Establishment clauses of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and federal statutes seeking to bar discrimination.

Heretofore, that clash has had mixed re-

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sults for LGBT people. The most notorious of losses came in 2000 with Boy Scouts of America v. Dale. In that decision, a majority ruled the Boy Scouts had a First Amendment right to expect its belief that homosexuality is not “morally straight” trumps the state of New Jersey’s human rights law prohibiting sexual orientation discrimination. But just last year, the high court, in Christian Legal Society v.

Martinez, ruled that a public school’s nondiscrimination policy, which prohibited discrimination based on sexual orientation, was “a reasonable, viewpoint-neutral condition” for use of the school’s facilities by student groups, including religious-oriented student groups that discriminated against gay students.

In Hosanna-Tabor, the court is deliberating over “where to draw the line” between religious exercise and federal employment laws prohibiting discrimination.

“The courts of appeals agree that there is a

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ministerial exception to employment-law litigation,” argued attorneys for Hosanna-Tabor, in their petition to the high court. “They agree that it extends beyond pastors, priests, and rabbis, but not as far as janitors or secretaries.

The question is where to draw the line.”

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which pressed a discrimination case against Hosanna-Tabor on behalf of a female employee of the school, agrees that courts “have held that clergy members generally cannot bring claims under the federal employment discrimination laws, including Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.” “This ‘ministerial exception,’” says EEOC, “comes not from the text of the statutes, but from the First Amendment principle that governmental regulation of church administration, including the appointment of clergy, impedes the free exercise of religion and constitutes impermissible government entanglement with church authority.” But the exception, says EEOC, “applies only to employees who perform essentially religious functions, namely those whose primary duties consist of engaging in church governance, supervising a religious order, or conducting religious ritual, worship, or instruction.”

And in this discrimination case, says EEOC, the female employee, Cheryl Perich, was a teacher of math, language arts, social studies, science, gym, art, and music “using secular textbooks” and “seldom introduc[ing] religion during secular discussions.”

Conservative attorney Ed Whelan has called the Obama administration’s “hostility to the ministerial exemption in the Hosan-

na-Tabor case is part and parcel of a broader ideological agenda that would have gay causes trump religious liberty.”

Interestingly, Lambda Legal Defense, the preeminent national LGBT legal group in the country, did not see the case as important to its going concerns and did not file a brief.

“We did not file a brief in this case, as it largely presents a matter of statutory interpretation regarding statutes that do not protect against sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination,” said Jon Davidson, Lambda’s national legal director. Davidson acknowledged that a expanded reading of “ministerial exception” could help religious institutions discriminated based on sexual orientation and gender identity, should those categories of discrimination ever be prohibited by federal law. But the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), a bill proposing to outlaw employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, “likely will have its own language” with religious exemptions, said Davidson.

The ACLU, which did file a brief, agreed with the EEOC, saying the “ministerial exception should not apply to discriminatory decisions that have nothing to do with religious doctrine.” It complained that courts “have extended the [ministerial] exception far beyond what is required by the Religion Clauses.”

“They have converted the ministerial exception into a shield for all forms of discrimination and retaliation, regardless of motivation,” said the ACLU brief. “And they have prevented judicial redress of even the most flagrant racial or sexual harassment, even when motivated by naked animus unrelated to any religious belief.”

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By Staff of Southern Poverty Law Center

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he Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and Truth Wins Out (TWO) launched a national campaign today targeting conversion therapy, a thriving practice that claims to “convert” people from homosexuality to heterosexuality. The groups made the announcement in coordination with today’s National Coming Out Day. The campaign will begin with a series of community meetings in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., for survivors of the practice, which has been discredited or highly criticized by virtually all major American medical, psychiatric, psychological and professional counseling organizations. Survivors are also invited to share their own stories. The campaign also will encourage community advocates and elected leaders to scrutinize local conversion therapy programs.

“Conversion therapy programs have devastated all too many lives and families by attempting to change a person’s sexual orientation,” said Christine Sun, deputy legal director, who leads the SPLC’s LGBT rights project. “This practice is based on nothing more than junk science and must stop.”

Wayne Besen, founder and executive director of Truth Wins Out, added, “There’s a serious concern that the damage inflicted by conversion therapy can reach far beyond the individual receiving the ‘therapy’ and into communities across the country.”

Central to conversion therapy sometimes known as reparative or “sexual reorientation” therapy is the belief that being gay is a mental disorder a position rejected by the American Psychiatric Association nearly four decades ago. People who have undergone conversion therapy have reported increased anxiety, depression, and in some cases, suicidal ideation.

Despite these findings, the conversion therapy movement continues to push its message and is increasingly targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth, often recommending that parents commit their children to treatment against the child’s wishes.

The American Medical Association officially “opposes the use of ‘reparative’ or

‘conversion’ therapy that is based on the assumption that homosexuality per se is a mental disorder or based upon the a priori assumption that the patient should change his/her homosexual orientation.”

In 2006, the American Psychological Association declared: “There is simply no sufficiently scientifically sound evidence that sexual orientation can be changed.”

Yet the message that LGBTQ people can and should change their sexual orientation is echoed throughout the literature promoting conversion therapy: “Anyone who experiences SSA [same-sex attraction] is not ‘gay,’ ‘lesbian,’ ‘bisexual,’ or ‘transgender.’ They are all latent heterosexuals!”

“Self-deception about gender is at the heart of the homosexual condition. A child who imagines that he or she can be the opposite sex or be both sexes is holding on to a fantasy solution to his or her confusion.

This is a revolt against reality and a rebellion against the limits built into our created human natures.”

Absurd theories and treatments also are promoted within the conversion therapy movement: “The penis is the essential symbol of masculinity the unmistakable difference between male and female. This undeniable anatomical difference should be emphasized to the boy in therapy.”

“The family model that produces a homosexual son has, in our view, typically failed to validate the boy’s masculine individuation during the formative phase of gender identification.”

There are other troubling aspects of this practice. The American Psychological Association expressed concern in 2006 that the positions espoused by some of the leading advocates of conversion therapy, such as the National Association for Research &

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Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH), “create an environment in which prejudice and discrimination can flourish.”

The potential for conversion therapy to foster an anti-LGBT atmosphere is a concern for the SPLC, which analyzed 14 years of federal hate crime data and found that LGBT people are far more likely to be victims of a violent hate crime than any other minority group in the United States. The SPLC also has worked to combat anti-gay bullying in schools.

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wo new studies have shown what many have long understood. That some human males are aroused by both men and women. Both studies refute previous research on male bisexuality.

The first study, entitled “Sexual Arousal Patterns of Bisexual Men Revisited” was recently published in the journal Biological Psychology.

The study recruited 100 self-professed bisexual, heterosexual and homosexual men. All 3 groups of the men watched straight and gay sex videos. While watching the videos their genital responses were monitored with sensors. Subjective responses also measured how much the men liked or disliked the videos as they watched them.

The results showed that the bisexual men in the study were physically aroused by videos of men having sex with men and women having sex with women.

The other study, published in Archives of Sexual Behavior last Spring, used a slightly different approach to validate the existence of male human bisexuality.

That study of bisexual, heterosexual and homosexual men also monitored the physical and subjective arousal effects from watching adult movies. But it included a movie of men having sex with both a women and another man. This “bisexual stimuli” as the researchers called it, depicted a woman and man fondling each other while both fellating another man, vaginal intercourse, and male on male anal intercourse. The movie had a greater arousal effect on the bisexual men than on the heterosexual and homosexual men in the study.

Both the new studies contradict the findings of similar research which questioned whether some men can be aroused, or turned on, by both sexes.

That controversial study, “Sexual Arousal Patterns of Bisexual Men” was published in 2005.

Michael Bailey, a researcher on that study infamously told the press at the time, “I’m not denying that bisexual behavior exists, but I am saying that in men there’s no hint that true bisexual arousal exists.”

Many regarded that research as flawed be-

cause it may have studied self-professed bisexual male participants who were not actually bisexual. The researchers on that 2005 study, including Michael Bailey, now agree.

“The bisexual samples of previous studies may have been populated by men who had never or rarely behaved bisexually and perhaps identified as bisexual for reasons other than strong arousal to both sexes,” the researchers now claim.

The two newer studies used different recruitment criteria to increase the probability of finding men who were bisexually aroused rather than those who identified as being bisexual for other reasons.

These included on-line recruitment from websites serving bisexuals. The men in the “Bisexual Men Revisited” study also had to have had sexual relations with two people of each sex as well as have been in a 3-month relationship with one person of each sex.

The new studies even used the famous 1948 Alfred Kinsey 0-6 scale in their research to help pinpoint and define bisexuality. In that scale, 0 means exclusively heterosexual, 6 exclusively homosexual, with varying degrees of bisexuality in between.

Despite proving that some study participants were in fact bisexual, the researchers believe that there are likely sexual preference variables that go beyond Kinsey’s original scale. Yet the new studies still pay homage to Kinsey’s landmark research of long-ago.

“It appears that some men may identify as bisexual because they are sexually aroused by both sexes, even if they experience considerable more arousal to one sex than the other,” the researchers wrote.

The new studies also suggest that bisexual preference variables are within a continuum that may change somewhat depending on time, mood and other circumstances.

“Men with bisexual arousal patterns may experience temporal fluctuations in their attractions and arousal to men and to women,” one study concluded. “Thus, a bisexual man may be more aroused by male stimuli at one time point but by female stimuli at another time point.”

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McNaught’s Notes Out & Equal at a recent Workplace Summit

Imagine a World with No Bullying, No Discrimination

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he LGBT people of the world will number 900 million by 2050. Because of all of the hard work that has been done by their Baby Boomer LGBT great, great aunts and uncles, the majority of them will live full and happy lives, free of most forms of discrimination. But, like their straight sisters and brothers, they will worry about hunger and thirst.

When I was born, there were 2 billion people living on our planet. Today there are 7 billion. In just fourteen years there will be 8 billion, and by 2050 there will be 9 billion.

With apologies to our youth, there isn’t going to be enough food and fresh water for our children or grandchildren when they are born. Seventy percent of our planet is covered in water, but only one percent is accessible. The growth in food production has been cut in half since 1990. Do the math.

It’s my hope that some brilliant, gay and transgender people will solve the water

and food problem for the rest of civilization. Living in a world that doesn’t make them expend so much energy hiding who they are, our best and brightest will have the freedom to focus on the major problems that face the world’s population, rather than devoting their lives to stopping bullying and marriage discrimination.

In a week, I’m going to receive a “lifetime achievement” award at the annual Out and Equal Workplace conference. Called the Selisse Berry Leadership Award in honor of the organization’s founding executive director, it cites individuals for their dedicated work for equality in the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. I’m thrilled to receive this honor, particularly since it has only been given once before, and that was to Selisse Berry. I could die today feeling quite fulfilled by my life of service as an educator on these issues. In my acceptance speech, I plan to thank the Catholic Church

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for firing me in 1974 for being gay. If they hadn’t, I wouldn’t be writing this.

But what if I hadn’t been fired in 1974 for being gay? What if there was no job discrimination against gay people then? What if heterosexual people didn’t feel so threatened by homosexual men and women? What other things might I have accomplished if I hadn’t been required by cultural discrimination to spend nearly 40 years completely focused on creating a world in which gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people felt safe and valued?

Sometimes, while watching television or reading a book, I wonder what my life might have been like if I had been a doctor or a

lawyer. I fashion myself saving lives with a scalpel, or with my ability to cite legal precedent. I wouldn’t want to actually change my real life for my fantasies, but I wish I had been given the freedom to decide for myself, instead of having the decision made for me by the newspaper editor who was instructed by the bishop to fire me because I had come out as gay.

What if we were able to completely eliminate bullying and other forms of discrimination in the grade schools, high schools, colleges, workplaces, and more importantly, in the homes of today’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth? What might all of those children do with all of the time and energy they now must put into hiding who they are? What wonderful, creative, and useful things might they do for the world without all of the stress?

When we allow bullies among the social conservatives to make us spend our money and time in public campaigns about marriage equality or high school curriculums, rather than on solving the truly serious problems facing the people on this planet, we forfeit the quality of life of our descendants.

Forty years from now, when even individual states of the United States are fighting over food and water, someone will ask, “What were people doing about these problems fifty years ago when they knew there would be shortages?” How embarrassing it will be for us to have it said, “They were spending billions of dollars fighting one another over whether gay and lesbian people could get married.”

With a fresh glass of water, let’s toast to the end of discrimination against our youth.

Brian McNaught was named “the godfather of gay diversity training” by The New York Times. He works with corporate executives globally, is the author of six books, and is featured in seven educational DVDs. He and his spouse Ray Struble divide their year between Ft. Lauderdale and Provincetown. Visit BrianMcNaught.com for more information.

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Off the Wall

Who’s on First

By Pier Angelo

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o celebrate the start of the 2011 World Series and Gay History Month I compiled a random list of “Historical First Recorded Homosexual Per- Swedish film is the story of a famous sculpson, Place or Reference” and organized it in tor in love with a young man. the format of the all American game.

The Anthem: “America the Beautiful”,

# 9: The First American Novel to Touch on Gay Themes:

by Katharine Lee Bates. The most famous song written by a lesbian. (1893).

“Joseph and His Friend” by Bayard Taylor, published in 1870

The Flag: The first rainbow flag was designed by Gilbert Baker in 1978.

Game Over.

– Umpire: David Michael Pallone, First

Inning # 1: The First Homosexual King:

Phiops II (2355-2261 B.C.) The last pharaoh is said to have had an affair with his general Sisinne. They are the first historically documented gay couple.

Known Gay MLB Umpire. Worked in the National League from 1979 to 1988.

He was “outed” in a 1988 New York Post article. Pallone later wrote a book, Behind the Mask, about his experiences as a gay man working in baseball.

# 2: The First Case of Outing:

Adolf Brand outed the imperial chancellor of Germany in 1907. Brand was the editor of the homosexual periodical “Der Eigine” # 3: The First Public Figure in the US to Support Gay Rights:

- TV Coverage: by Logo Network.

First Gay TV Network.

- Media Coverage: by the Montrose Voice, the first gay daily, 1986 Houston TX.

Emma Goldman (1869-1940). Supporter of Oscar Wilde during his trial she began speaking publicly on homosexuality in 1910.

- Venue: SIR Center, San Francisco. First

# 4: The First Gay Credit Card:

- Security: provided by the San Fran-

Issued by the Pride Foundation thru Seafirst National bank in 1990.

cisco Police Department, the first law enforcement agency to encourage gay officers to come out in 1976.

gay community center in North America, founded in 1966.

# 5: The First Openly Gay Mayor in the US:

If you want to learn more about your gay heritage and those who have paved the Gerald E. Ulrich, elected mayor of Bunceton, way, through activism, through sacrifice, Missouri, in 1980. through civil disobedience to give us a better and freer life, you can start by picking # 6: The First Statewide Gay Rights March in the US: up a little book, published in 1992, called “The First Gay Pope and Other Records” by March 14, 1971, in Albany, NY. 3500 protesters marched on the state capitol de- Lynne Yamaguchi Fletcher. She is the first to compile a list of hundreds of gay and lesbian manding an end to laws that discriminated firsts. It is a quick, at times amusing, course against lesbians and gay men. in Gay History. We should all know who our heroes are and be thankful for what they did # 7: The First Documented Gay on our behalf. Her book gave me the idea to Church: update and refresh, twenty years later, her The Church of ONE Brotherhood. Los original collection, with some new entries.

Angeles,1956. It lasted only a year.

You are invited to add your own “first” by going to the “add comments” feature online. # 8: The First Gay Film: Gag contributions welcome.

Wingarne , (1916), by Mauritz Stiller, the

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LGBT

History Month LGBT Roots Showcased in New River Exhibit

By Michelle Williams

Director, Southeast Region, Florida Public ArchaeologyNetwork at FAU

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he Florida Public Archaeology Network and Florida Atlantic University are hosting an exhibit and a run/walk to commemorate Fort Lauderdale’s 100th anniversary. The “Then & Now: Life along the New River” exhibit is a celebration of Fort Lauderdale’s rich past, told through the stories of those who lived along the banks of New River. The “Dash Through the Past” is a 2.5-mile run/walk with historically themed photo challenges through downtown Ft. Lauderdale.

The New River is a center of art and commerce, which flows through the cultural heart of Ft. Lauderdale. This verdant river has served people for thousands of years as a causeway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Everglades. Our exhibit is a celebration of the history and prehistory of the Ft. Lauderdale area and the people that made it. We developed this free exhibit centering on themes of historical and archaeological heritage of the

New River as Ft. Lauderdale celebrates its Centennial. Topics will include the archaeological record of Ft. Lauderdale and the role that diverse cultures (prehistoric Tequesta tribes, Seminole Indians, African American founders, GLBT tourists, and others) had in the city’s development.

The story of these diverse people living on the river will be told through their cultural traditions. At the center of the exhibit we will showcase a prehistoric canoe, a historic canoe, and modern paddleboard. These watercrafts are essential to the exhibit because they reveal how the New River was explored, used, and enjoyed by people from a range of time periods and cultures. In this way boat building is a unifying artistic tradition linking people to the river.

The exhibit will be in the Second Avenue Studio at FAU – Askew Tower in downtown Ft. Lauderdale (220 SE 2nd Ave). The exhibit opens November 1 and runs through December 16. Gallery hours will be on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and

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New River scene from the book Fort Lauderdale in Vintage Postcards by Susan Gillis

Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. In addition, there will be lectures and tours on several of the Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Check the website for more details flpublicarchaeology.org/serc/eventList.php.

The “Dash Through the Past” will take place November 5 at 10 a.m. Teams of two or more compete over a 2.5 mile

course along the RiverWalk for great prizes. The race begins in the plaza of Florida Atlantic University’s Fort Lauderdale Campus. The $15 registration is limited to 100 people and includes a reusable aluminum water bottle. Register at fau.fau.edu/past, or for more information contact snohe@fau.edu.

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LGBTMonth History

Abraham Lincoln

A life in the closet?

By Mark Segal

Exclusively for SouthFloridaGayNews National Gay History Project

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braham Lincoln (1809-65) may likely be the most studied and researched of the United States presidents. The first reference to him possibly being “homosexual” came from notable Lincoln expert Carl Sandburg in his 1926 biography, “Abraham Lincoln: The War Years.” In describing the early relationship between Lincoln and his close friend, Joshua Fry Speed, Sandburg wrote “a streak of lavender, and spots soft as May violets.” This line got historians talking about an issue from which many had previously shied away.

Still, the biography was written in the early 20th century, a time when such topics were only discussed in whispers. But by including the line, Sandburg felt the relationship

deserved acknowledgement. It wasn’t until 2005 when the first book was published on Lincoln’s relationships with men, C.A. Tripp’s “The Intimate World of Abraham Lincoln.”

Detractors of Lincoln’s possible homosexuality, such as historian David Herbert Donald, often say there is no new evidence on Lincoln.Yet historians continue to draw fresh conclusions from Lincoln’s letters.

Those who attempt to refute Lincoln’s possible “homosexuality” usually focus on one particular incident — of the many — that supports the theory: his relationship with Speed.

Yet history, like everything else, is open to interpretation and influenced by new findings. Bias also motivated the retelling of historical events. The best example of bias in American history is the story of Thomas Jefferson and his slave/concubine

Sally Hemings, which was not accepted as a truthful account until 1998 — and only after DNA proof. African-American citizens — not historians — led the effort to give Hemings her rightful place in history.

Likewise with Lincoln, most historians have referred to isolated facts rather than the pattern of events in his life to tell his personal story. Will history once again prove historians wrong?

THE POEM I will tell you a Joke about Jewel and Mary It is neither a Joke nor a Story For Rubin and Charles has married two girls But Billy has married a boy The girlies he had tried on every Side But none could he get to agree All was in vain he went home again And since that is married to Natty So Billy and Natty agreed very well And mama’s well pleased at the match The egg it is laid but Natty’s afraid The Shell is So Soft that it never will hatch But Betsy she said you Cursed bald head My Suitor you never Can be Beside your low crotch proclaims you a botch And that never Can answer for me This poem, about a boy marrying a boy, is thought to be the first reference to gay marriage in U.S. history. A 20-year-old man in rural Indiana wrote it 182 years ago.

That young man was Abraham Lincoln.

Most historians agree Lincoln wrote the poem as a joke or rebuttal to the lack of an invitation to a friend’s wedding, but how a backwoodsman conceives a boy-marriesboy poem in 1829 remains a question.

The poem was included in the first major biography of Lincoln, written by his law partner, William Herndon. Revisionists omitted it in subsequent editions. It didn’t reappear in Herndon’s edition until the 1940s.

BILLY GREENE In 1830, when Lincoln’s family moved to Coles County, Ill., he headed out on his own. At age 22, he settled in New Salem, Ill., where he met Billy Greene — and, as Greene told Herndon, the two “shared a narrow bed. When one turned over the

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Portrait of Lincoln by Alexander Gardner

other had to do likewise.” Greene was so close to Lincoln at that time that he could describe Lincoln’s physique. However, Lincoln was poor at the time and it was not unusual for men in poverty to share a bed.

JOSHUA FRY SPEED In 1837, Lincoln moved to Springfield, Ill., to practice law and enter politics. That’s where he met the two men who would be his greatest friends throughout his life. One, Joshua Fry Speed, became his bed partner for a while; the other was law partner Herndon. Beyond the revelation that Lincoln and Speed had an intimate friendship, little has been written about how diligently Speed worked for Lincoln’s legal and political career. Speed’s name popped up in many of Lincoln’s legal filings and on the Illinois Whig Party’s central committee. The two were almost inseparable. Most Lincoln historians agree this relationship was the strongest and most intimate of the president’s life. What they don’t agree on is why they slept in the same bed together for four years when they had the space and means to sleep separately, as was expected of men their age.

For the complete article, go to: sfgn.com/lincoln

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LGBTMonth History

Benjamin Franklin

Writer, inventor, statesman and friend to gays

By Victoria A. Brownworth

Exclusively for SouthFloridaGayNews National Gay History Project

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here is no more fascinating character among the Founding Fathers than Benjamin Franklin.

An intellectual powerhouse credited with an extraordinary number of inventions and writings, he also was one of the three most pivotal players in the solidifying of the new colonial government, along with George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Historian Walter Isaacson, author of the definitive biography of Franklin, described him as “the most accomplished American of his age and the most influential in inventing the type of society America would become.” It was Franklin who edited the Declaration of Independence as Jefferson wrote it, making significant changes, which altered the course of history. (For example, Jefferson had originally written “we hold these truths to be Sacred,” but Franklin altered that to read “self-evident” because, he argued with Jefferson, the new democracy could not be predicated on the old divine right of kings, like the monarchy they had just won freedom from.

Thus “self-evident” — coming from the people, not “Sacred,” coming via a kingly conduit to God.) Franklin was also a statesman, having been Speaker of the Pennsylvania Assembly and President of Pennsylvania — a position equivalent to governor, today.

Franklin was also known as the great communicator among the major players in the colonial era. His joie de vivre and sense of humor ingratiated him with everyone, which is why he became the primary diplomat from the colonies, an ambassador to the French and Prussian courts and U.S. minister to both France and Sweden. In

each capacity he negotiated treaties and opened communication between supporters in Europe and the colonies.

It was in his role as ambassador to France that Franklin also became the nation’s first gay-friendly ambassador, helping a known homosexual escape prosecution and become a pivotal figure in the American Revolution.

Identifying Franklin’s most pivotal role in colonial America is impossible as there was no arena in which he was not essential, as Isaacson’s biography makes clear. But certainly Franklin’s most significant role in relationship to the American Revolution and the propitious outcome of the Revolutionary War was his delivery of Baron Friedrich von Steuben from the French court at Paris to George Washington at Valley Forge.

Washington himself felt that von Steuben’s military strategies were vital to his success in the war; von Steuben’s expertise was so stellar his military manual, “Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States,” became the fundamental guide for the Continental Army and remained in active use through the War of 1812, being published in over 70 editions.

Had it not been for Franklin, however, Washington would never have gotten his military strategist and von Steuben may have spent the remainder of his life in prison somewhere in Europe.

At the lead-in of the Revolution, Franklin was a mediator between the French and the colonists in negotiating the support of France against the British. It was during this period of intense political complexity and foment that von Steuben was first approached.

Franklin knew of von Steuben’s homosexual encounters, but didn’t consider them relevant to a position in Washington’s Continental Army. In June 1777, rumors of homosexual activity had forced von Steuben

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to resign his role as chamberlain to Prince Joseph Friedrich Wilhelm of HohenzollernHechige, in southern Germany.Von Steuben travelled to Paris — some say fled — seeking a position in the French army or the Continental Army, through American military representatives like Franklin.

Washington had sought a military strategist, but had insisted on someone who spoke fluent English.Von Steuben spoke German and French and very little English, so Franklin was initially leary of recommending him to Washington.

But — and this is where Franklin’s gayfriendly attitude is most obvious — Franklin had empathy for von Steuben’s increasingly problematic circumstances and decided to write letters of recommendation to Washington and bring von Steuben to America.

These letters of recommendation came im-

mediately following a crisis for von Steuben.

Having first rejected a non-paid position offered by Franklin, von Steuben found himself in danger of being prosecuted. A letter dated August 13, 1777 to the Prince for whom von Steuben had been chamberlain threatened von Steuben: “It has come to me from different sources that M. de Steuben is accused of having taken familiarities with young boys which the laws forbid and punish severely.

I have even been informed that that is the reason why M. de Steuben was obliged to leave Hechingen and that the clergy of your country intend to prosecute him by law as soon as he may establish himself anywhere.”

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LGBTMonth History

Amanda Simpson

Dan Savage

Amelie Mauresmo

“I’d rather not be the first but someone has to be.”

“I thought, when I was a kid, that my mother and father would be devastated if I ever told them I was gay.”

“Whether it’s in the right way or sometimes the wrong way, you learn about life and its lessons.”

Government Official b. March 26, 1961

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manda Simpson is the Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology in the U.S. Department of Defense. She is the first openly transgender female presidential appointee.

Born in the Chicago area, Simpson grew up in Southern California. She holds a bachelor’s degree in physics, and master’s degrees in engineering and business administration.

As an undergraduate, Simpson trained as a pilot. “I quickly realized this was a way to use all the sciences and technology I had been exposed to in the classroom,” she says. “I’ve been lucky to incorporate my love of flight into my career.” Simpson is a certified flight instructor, and has her airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate.

For 27 years, Simpson worked at Raytheon Missile Systems.

She spent 20 years as the manager of flight operations and departed as Deputy Director of Advanced Technology Development. In 2005, she successfully advocated for Raytheon to include gender identity and expression in its nondiscrimination policy.

In 2004, Simpson became the first openly transgender person in the United States to win a contested primary by securing a Democratic nomination for the Arizona House of Representatives. In 2008, she was a delegate for Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention.

Simpson has served on the boards of numerous organizations, including the Arizona Human Rights Fund, the Tucson Corporate LGBT Coalition, Out and Equal Workplace Advocates and the National Center for Transgender Equality.

Before she was appointed to her current position, Simpson was Senior Technical Advisor in the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security. As the highest-ranking technical member, she advised on policy issues and monitored the export of weapons technology.

Simpson’s many honors include the 2001 Raytheon Woman on the Move Award, the 2005 Arizona Human Rights Fund Individual Award, the 2010 Louise Young Award, and OUT for Work’s 2010 OUTstanding Individual Award. She resides in Tucson, where she was Grand Marshal of the city’s 2005 Pride Parade.

Journalist b. October 7, 1964

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an Savage is an award-winning author, journalist, newspaper editor and political commentator. He launched the “It Gets Better” video project to combat bullying and prevent LGBT teen suicides.

Born in Chicago, Savage was the third of four children in an Irish Catholic family. He attended Quigley Prep, which Savage describes as “a Catholic high school for boys thinking of becoming priests.”

At 18, Savage came out to his family. After initially having a difficult time, they became supportive. Savage enrolled at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in theater.

In 1991, Savage’s sex-advice column, “Savage Love,” first appeared in The Stranger, an alternative weekly newspaper in Seattle. The internationally syndicated column has been called funny, sarcastic, informative and outrageous.

Savage’s columns were compiled into a book, “Savage Love: Straight Answers from America’s Most Popular Sex Columnist” (1998). He wrote “The Kid:What Happened After My Boyfriend and I Decided to Go Get Pregnant” (1999). He won a Lambda Literary Award for his book “Skipping Towards Gomorrah:The Seven Deadly Sins and the Pursuit of Happiness in America” (2003).

In 2010, reacting to the suicides of bullied LGBT youth, Savage started “It Gets Better,” which encourages adults to submit videos assuring gay teens that life gets better. As of 2011, the project generated more than 5,000 video submissions, including testimonials from President Obama, Ellen DeGeneres, Tim Gunn, Anne Hathaway, Ke$ha and other celebrities.

For creating “It Gets Better,” Savage received a Webby Special Achievement Award, the leading international award honoring online excellence. He has been a contributor to Out magazine and HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher.” As a political commentator on LGBT issues, Savage has appeared frequently on CNN and MSNBC. In 2005, Savage married his long-term partner, Terry Miller.

The couple lives in Seattle with their adopted son.

Athlete b. July 5, 1979

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mélie Mauresmo was the World No. 1 tennis player. She won 25 career titles including two Grand Slams. In 2004, she received an Olympic Silver medal in tennis singles.

Mauresmo was born in Laye, France, where she began playing tennis at age 4. Her talent on the court was quickly recognized, and her parents enrolled her in private lessons. At 17, she was named Junior World Champion after winning both the French Open and Wimbledon.

In 1999, two years into her professional career, Mauresmo came out during the Australian Open. She publicly embraced her girlfriend after defeating the World No. 1 player, Lindsay Davenport. Mauresmo credited her on-court success to coming to terms with her sexuality. She is the first tennis player to come out without losing any major sponsors.

Mauresmo is one of only a few tennis players to reach World No. 1 ranking before winning a Grand Slam title. Known for her powerful one-handed backhand and net play, she has defeated top-ranked players such as Venus and Serena Williams, Martina Hingis, and Justine Henin. In 2003, she helped France capture the Fed Cup. In 2007, the president of France presented Mauresmo with the Legion of Honor. Two years later, she announced her retirement.

Since retiring, Mauresmo has coached other professional tennis players. In 2009, she became ambassador of the Sport for Life Foundation, a Swiss-based organization dedicated to supporting young athletes.

“I want to share the experiences I’ve gathered along my career with young people so they cannot walk into traps,” she says. “Respect for values is the foundation for success!”

Mauresmo resides in Geneva, Switzerland.

This page brought to you by Equality Forum. Each day in October they are featuring a different LGBT icon on their website at LGBThistorymonth.com

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hotographer Scott Pasfield will present a slideshow, discussion and book signing of GAY IN AMERICA, an extraordinary 224-page book of captivating photos and deeply personal stories from 140 gay American men in 50 states. Meet the fathers, sons, brothers, couples, families and the nice guys next door, as Scott takes you on a journey across gay America.

Tuesday, November 1, 7 p.m.

Slideshow, discussion and book signing at Books & Books Miami Beach 933 Lincoln Road Miami Beach | 305-532-3222 www.booksandbooks.com/event/scottpasfield-gay-america-miami-beach-designwithin-reach Wednesday, November 2, 6 p.m.

Slideshow, discussion and book signing at Books & Books @ the Museum of Art 1 East Las Olas Blvd Ft. Lauderdale | 954-262-0255 www.booksandbooks.com/event/scottpasfield-gay-america-museum-art

“I live in West Palm Beach. I’m quiet, suburban, sober, and have been HIV-positive for about twenty-five years. I work as an architect and live alone, quite happily, I might add. Most of my free time is spent helping others in Alcoholics Anonymous. Life is rich but not terribly complicated.”

– William,West Palm Beach “I came out to my family when I was sixteen.

They, of course, hauled me off to the psychiatrist. I went in first and had a lovely fifteen-minute conversation with him about me, my feelings, my fears, my sexuality, etc. Then he asked me to sit in the waiting room while he spoke privately with my parents. I went out; they went in. After about thirty minutes, they emerged—he strolling, she storming—and home we went. Silence in the car, so after about ten minutes I asked what the good doctor had said. Pause. “He said that he wanted to see us every week for at least six months, but that you didn’t have to go back,” my father said.”

– Stephen, Miami

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Both photographs are from Gay in America by Scott Pasfield, published by Welcome Books. © 2011 Scott Pasfield. www.gayinamerica.us

GAY IN AMERICA by Scott Pasfield

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Slow Burn Theatre Presents

Theatre

The Rocky Horror Show in West Boca

Gemma Bramham

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y first experience of Rocky Horror—I was fifteen years old and drunk at an art house movie theater. The nuns at my Catholic high school would not have wanted me to know about men who dress in corsets and high heels.

And they definitely would not have approved of my lesbian crush on a girl named Magenta.

Oh well.

For the past thirty-six years, The Rocky Horror Picture Show has been playing at midnight film screenings and corrupting young minds in the best ways possible. It’s your typical love story: boy and girl meet bisexual cross-dresser. Fishnet stockings are involved. Choreographed dances, catchy tunes— what’s not to love?

But did you know that Rocky Horror started out on the stage as a work of musical theatre?

This October, Halloween came early as the Slow Burn Theatre in Boca kicked off their 2011-2012 Season this past weekend with the original Broadway musical produc-

The 2010 Cast of Slow Burn Theatre’s Rocky Horror Show Noah Levine as Brad Majors and Rick Pena as Riff Raff

tion of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. There are still three performances left this weekend: Friday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. and midnight.

Last year at this time, Slow Burn Theatre premiered Rocky Horror to enthusiastic audiences and critics. Matthew Korinko, CoArtistic Director, recalls how they prepared for that first run of performances: “We had no idea what to expect as far as audience responses, so we invited ‘pros’ from the area who run the midnight showings of [Rocky Horror]…to come to our dress rehearsals and shout everything they could at us. It really prepared us for just about anything.”

However, Korinko admits a few valuable lessons were learned during the production: “One night we incorrectly coached the audience to…[shout the obligatory ‘asshole!’ and ‘slut!’ whenever they heard the names] ‘Brad’ and ‘Janet’… when they should have only responded to the full names ‘Brad Majors’ and ‘Janet Weiss. Made for a long night…but it was still a blast.”

The exchange between the audience and performers is what makes for great theater.

As Korinko attests “some of the best audience responses… were reactions to our cast’s willingness to push the boundaries…

Wild laughter or…shocked groans [were] as common as the standard shout outs.

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Audiences really got into the fact that it’s all live—[that’s] an energy you just can’t get from a movie… your energy has an effect on the show.”

One of the reasons for bringing back the time warp to Slow Burn Theatre was “the amazing audience response.” Korinko recalls how “the week after we closed last year… we were already getting calls asking when we were doing it again.”

Why does Rocky Horror continue to attract an audience? “Everyone has a different reason for liking [the show],” says Korinko.

“But for me, it’s because it’s unashamed, unapologetic, liberating and just plain fun.

It’s an escape for everyone involved.”

This Slow Burn Theatre production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show will be set aside (temporarily) after this year—so get your tickets now and be liberated.

Rocky Horror Picture Show Slow Burn Theatre Company West Boca Performing Arts Theatre on the campus of West Boca Raton High School on Glades Road Fridays, October 21 and 28 at 8pm Saturdays, October 22 and October 29 at 8pm & midnight Tickets available at slowburntheatre.com or 866-811-4111

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courtesy of dramaworks

Dramaworks Finds New Home in West Palm Beach Season subscriptions are on sale now as follows: Five plays for evening and matinee. . . . $240 Four plays for evening and matinee. . . $200 Five plays for preview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $215 Four plays for preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . $180 Five plays including grand opening. . . . $315 Four plays including grand opening. . . . $260 Five plays is the complete season; four plays are for shows 1 to 4 or 2 to 5 Individual tickets go on sale on October 11 and are not available for the grand opening.

Tickets may be ordered online at www. palmbeachdramaworks.org or by calling the box office at (561) 514-4042 ext. 1

Show times: Wed through Sat at 8 p.m.

Wed, Sat, Sun at 2 p.m.

Sun at 7 p.m.

Tickets: Individual tickets are $55 with $5 discount for groups of ten or more

By Donald Cavanaugh

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alm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach’s only resident professional theatre, will host a gala grand opening November 11, as it launches its 12th season and takes up residence in the newly renovated space at 201 Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach “It is with great enthusiasm that we announce the inaugural season of our new Clematis Street theatre,” said William Hayes, Producing Artistic Director. “The larger venue affords us the opportunity to expand our artistic horizons, while staying true to our mission of presenting timeless classic and contemporary plays and Theater to Think About. All My Sons (the inaugural production) and The Pitmen Painters could not have been staged in our small venue.”

According to media releases, the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) purchased the Cuillo space in 2010 and is leasing it to Palm Beach Dramaworks on a long-term basis.

At the time the partnership was announced last October, Hayes was quoted as saying, “This is a landmark occasion for our thriving organization, and we are grateful for the City’s firm commitment and dedication to the Arts, recognizing it as a vital component to the economic and social health of our community. For nearly five years, we’ve worked in tandem with City officials to locate a new home for our growing organization.”

Unlike the Dramaworks’ old location which theater-goers will remember was tucked away in a renovated office space at

322 Banyan Street with seating for about 80 people, the new space commands visibility at the downtown gateway to the waterfront and theater management anticipates new patrons and walk-in traffic will quickly help the regulars fill the new seats.

The renovations in the new space include a reconfigured auditorium chamber with 218 seats, down from the Cuillo’s 377 but twice the number of the Banyan Street house. There’s a multi-use black box theatre space and newly designed administration offices and a costume shop. A new lobby bar will feature gourmet snacks, coffee, beer and wine for theater-goers.

Dramaworks also hosts a Master Playwright Series “examining the life, work and contributions of the world’s great playwrights. Every season three playwrights are examined, with two segments devoted to each playwright. The first segment is an overview of the playwright’s life and work, and a presentation of scenes by professional actors.

The second segment is a staged reading of one of that playwright’s important plays. In addition to the readings, the audience will be invited to discuss the work and themes.

Visit PalmBeachDramaWorks.org for more information.

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More than Cheap Thrills at Rising Action

By J.W. Arnold

killed a boy in 1924 for seemingly no reason, other ntil recently, audiences came to than the thrill. expect a cheap thrill at Fort Lau“This isn’t the sort of derdale’s Rising Action Theatre. stuff our audiences are Playing to a predominantly gay audience, the used to seeing,” Rogow company often resorted to gratuitous male warns of the two-man nudity to sell tickets to critically panned show. He likens the score productions. to the dark harmonies Producing Artistic Director Andy Rogow of Stephen Sondheim’s is determined to transform the company. The Sweeney Todd, or even Billy former artistic director of the Hollywood Wildhorn’s Broadway hit, Playhouse, Rogow took over the company at Jekyll & Hyde. the beginning of the season and immediately But gay audiences will went to work. find the story interesting, For the first production under his leaderhe adds. While historical ship, Douglas Carter Beane’s “As Bees in accounts never verified if Honey Drown,” Rogow recruited Carbonell his initial production generating some of the the killers were gay, Dolginoff started with Award-winner Avi Hoffman to direct, along the newspaper headlines and surmised the company’s most positive reviews and buzz with a cast of Equity actors. gay passions that might have led them to spreading throughout the Broward theater “I had not seen many shows there,” commit such a heinous murder. community.

Rogow recalls, “but I knew the reputation “It’s really a story of obsession—with This past weekend, the company opened was inconsistent. But, I also knew they were crime and with each other,” says Rogow. the second show of the season, Stephen getting audiences, so there was potential.”

Dolginoff’s Thrill Me:The Leopold & Loeb Story, “There’s a surprising twist at the end and it’s Critics and audiences immediately took all very plausible.” a musical about a pair of young men who notice of the changes at Rising Action with

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Rising Action Theatre’s Thrill Me:The Leopold & Loeb Story

When he’s not directing, Rogow still has his hands full. Rising Action’s finances and organization are still weak and he must find a new home for the company at the end of this run as the Sunshine Cathedral, the company’s home for the last year, reclaims use of its fellowship hall.

Rogow is looking at warehouse spaces in Fort Lauderdale and has even approached the city of Wilton Manors about use of a city facility in the hopes of bringing Rising Action closer to its regulars.

He insists, “Things are going in the right direction. The quality of the productions is better and we’re attracting talent that is serious and professional. Hopefully soon we’ll find a new home where we can continue to grow.”

For a seasoned theater professional like Rogow, that will be the biggest thrill of all.

“Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Story” Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 7 p.m. through Nov. 20 Rising Action Theatre Sunshine Cathedral, 1480 SW 9th Ave., Fort Lauderdale Tickets $35 at RisingActionTheatre.com

By J.W. Arnold

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he Miami City Ballet opened its season last weekend at the Arsht Center with a modern program marked by minimalist music and mixed metaphors.

Artistic Director Edward Villella, long a champion of his mentor George Balanchine, chose “Square Dance,” the master’s modernist interpretation of the traditional folk dance to open Program I. Set to music by Baroque composers Antonio Vivaldi and Arcangelo Corelli, the work seemed more an ode to the formal courtly dances of the period—allemandes, gavottes and minuets— than the “do-si-do” found in square dances.

The music of the orchestra, ably conducted by Gary Sheldon, was punctuated throughout with the percussive rhythms of the ballerinas’ toe shoes, a striking contrast to the lilting strings. Sleek white and cool grey leotards accentuated the contemporary interpretation, along with stark lighting designed by John Hall.

“Afternoon of the Faun,” a pas de deux featuring Patricia Delgado and Yann Trividic,

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followed. Set to Claude Debussy’s lush impressionistic score, this ballet by Jerome Robbins, is surprising stark, set in an empty dance studio, inspired by an encounter had with a young student at the School of American Ballet,Villella himself. Delgado is entrancing, a muse to Trividic who enters and exits, leaving the dancer curled in a ball on the dance floor.

The mystical music of contemporary Estonian composer Arvo Part sets the tone for “Liturgy,” another pas de deux, this time featuring Katia Carranza and Isanusi GarciaRodriguez. Choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, a critically-acclaimed young talent, “Liturgy” is a haunting ballet, calling on the hints of exotic Asian rhythms in Part’s music to suggest a spiritual moment between the dancers. Initially shadowing Carranza’s Balinese-inspired movements, Garcia-Rodriguez then engages his partner in a series of interlocking forms and effortless lifts that had the audience enthralled in a seemingly religious moment.

The program concluded with Twyla Tharp’s

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Minimalism and Mixed Metaphors Abound in Ballet’s Opening

Miami City Ballet’s Program I includes Square Dance (Balanchine/Vivaldi and Corelli), Afternoon of a Faun (Robbins/Debussy), Liturgy (Wheeldon/Pärt) and In The Upper Room (Tharp/Glass)

“In the Upper Room,” a series of vignettes set to the incessant minimalist rhythms and bombastic blasts of Philip Glass. In the notes to her ballet, Tharp references two ceramic Chinese temple dogs guarding the entrance, several “stompers” and a “bomb squad.” The narrative is really not indicative of any real narrative as the stage seems to freely undulate with non-stop movement, a cacophony of joyous, athletic movement that is as tiring to watch as it undoubtedly is to dance.

Hall’s lighting and effects are crucial to the magic of the work as dancers enter and exit the stage through dark clouds of smoke.

“In the Upper Room” may not appeal to every dance lover.

The music is abstract and Tharp’s choreography is frenetic and overwhelming, but the roar of applause at the conclusion signaled the audience’s appreciation for the athleticism and endurance displayed by the dancers.

Program I Works by Balanchine, Robbins, Wheeldon and Tharp Miami City Ballet

Oct. 28-30 Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale Tickets and show times at BrowardCenter.org

Dec. 9-11 Kravis Center, West Palm Beach Tickets and show times at Kravis.org For more information, MiamiCityBallet.org

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Theatre Broward County *The Glass Menagerie

Actors Community Theatre of Davie is presenting Tennessee WIlliams’ classic play “The Glass Menagerie.”

Performances run from Nov. 12 through Nov. 20, with Saturday performances at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday performances at 2 p.m., and a performance Friday evening, Nov. 18, at 8 p.m. All performances are at the Pine Island Multi-Purpose Center. Call 305-823-5330 or 954-767-5637, or e-mail billfra@usa.net

Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story Based on the true story of Leopold and Loeb, the so-called thrill killers who murdered a young boy in 1924 in order to commit the perfect crime. While this crime was previously depicted in the film dramas Hitchcock’s Rope and Compulsion, this is the first musical version, and the reveals the couple’s mutual sexual attraction. Takes places Oct. 21-Nov. 20, Visit Risingactiontheatre.com

Beauty and the Beast

The most beautiful love story ever told comes to life at the Broward Center on Nov 15-27. Based on the Academy Award winning animation feature film, this eye popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 25 million people worldwide. Visit BrowardCenter.org

Palm Beach Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia! Is 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 show features many of ABBA’s timeless songs. Oct. 25-30. Visit Kravis.com

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

KORN with Datsik & Downlink

Korn comes to the intimate Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre on Wednesday, November 9th, at 8PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 30th at 10AM. Dubstep DJ Datsik and Downlink provide support. This is part of the Cruzan Concert Series.

Korn’s cathartic alternative metal sound positioned the group among the most popular and provocative to emerge during the post-grunge era. After signing to Epic’s Immortal imprint, they issued their debut album; thanks to a relentless tour schedule that included stints opening for Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth, Marilyn Manson, and 31. Visit Fillmoremb.com

Community Calendar Broward *Via Luna Italian Sunday Brunch

Sundays, Noon to 3 p.m. Savor the most spectacular oceanfront Sunday Brunch in Fort Lauderdale. A mouthwatering selection of breakfast favorites, gourmet delicacies, grilled-to-order dishes, fresh seafood, pasta and meatball buffet, imported cheeses, charcuteries, carved meats, lavish desserts free flowing Mimosas and Bloody Marys- all with an Italian twist- await at a spectacular Sunday Brunch with personalized Ritz-Carlton service.

Visit Ritzcarlton.com

*Full Moon Party

On Nov, 10 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale unveils a mystical, moonlit lounge with plush couches, tarot card readers, music by DJ Rob Riggs, $8 cocktails and gourmet appetizers, oversized telescopes to view the golden moon rise above the Atlantic, and more.

Monthly. Visit Ritzcarlton.com

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STAGE DOOR: HIGHLIGHTING THE ARTS

Turn off the TV Theatre: The Good Life!

Every Saturday at The Luna Lounge in Lake worth for an evening of community Theater featuring burlesque, variety, comedy, and entertainment. Turn off the TV Theater hosts an evening of entertainment in downtown Lake Worth Florida!

The dinner theater offers a 3-course meal and two shows every sat night. Dinner at 8:30 p.m. and shows at 9:30 p.m. Visit Turnoffthetvtheater.com

Miami

Horror at Honeymoon featuring: Bare

The BARE sound is a product of deep roots in rock, west coast hip-hop (as part of the Vital Mindz collective) and aggressive drum ‘n’ bass (as past alias Reborn). These influences, combined with ultra-crisp drum programming, slick melodies and mind altering bass modulation, spawn face melting dubstep anthems that practically rewind themselves.

Come see this Awesome concert on October 28 at the Beautiful Fillmore. Visit Fillmoremb.com

Sting: Back To Bass Tour

Rock chameleon Sting will bring his “Back to Bass” tour to the Fillmore on Miami Beach on Nov. 12, with tickets on sale Sept. 19. The tour, which promoters describe as a concert of Sting’s “greatest hits, stripped down and raw... as they haven’t been played in years,” The charismatic Sting will be backed by a five-piece band performing exclusively in intimate theater settings on the tour, which also supports the release on Sept. 27 of the box-set collection “Sting: 25 Years.” For more information Fillmoremb.com

Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol

Get ready for a holiday treat 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 behindthe-scenes effort to save old Scrooge’s soul - and in the process save his own, in this delightful gem of a show. Visit Actorsplayhouse.org

By J.W. Arnold Temperatures Cool, Performances Heat Up

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ust as last week’s cold front gave South Florida residents a taste of the coming winter season, the arts scene heated up as arts organizations and venues prepare for the busy months ahead. Here are a few of the many upcoming arts events: “A Little Naughty”

Arts United presents its annual erotic art exhibit, Oct. 22-29, and fundraiser, “A Little Naughty,” on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m., at the Broward Art Guild Gallery, 3280 NE 32nd St. in Fort Lauderdale. The one-night fundraising event features art in a wide variety of mediums, along with special performances, raffles and refreshments. A naughty costume contest will also be held at 9 p.m. with the winner taking home $100 from LeatherWerks. A $10 donation is suggested.

Visit ArtsUnitedOnline.org.

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High Flying Music

Bottoms Up!

The great works of the classical repertoire will be punctuated by daring acrobats and aerialists on Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 when the Symphony of the Americas presents “Cirque de la Symphonie” at the Broward Center. The program, under the baton of Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese, will include familiar themes by Bizet, Tchaikovsky and Wagner, as well as newer Broadway and film selections by Andrew Lloyd Webber and John Williams. Tickets are $25 – 62 at BrowardCenter.org.

You have to see it to believe it. Stevie Starr, better known as “The Regurgitator,” presents his unique free show Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Seminole Casino Hollywood, 4150 N. State Rd. 7 (U.S. Hwy. 441). Often mistaken for an illusionist, Starr performs bizarre gastroesophageal acrobatics—say that fast three times!—by swallowing broken glass and all sorts of dangerous objects.The show starts at 8 p.m.Visit SeminoleHollywoodCasino.com.

Funny Lady

Comedian Ana Gasteyer (Saturday Night Live, Suburgatory) presents an evening of laughter on Friday, Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. at the new Aventura Huey Lewis & The News bring their popular anthems “The Heart of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” “Hip Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St. in to be Square,” and “Power of Love” to South Aventura, as part of the Founder’s Weekend Florida when they bring the Soulsville Tour celebrations.You loved her on TV parodying to West Palm Beach for a stop at the Kravis Martha Stewart, Celine Dion and Hillary ClinCenter for the Performing Arts,Thursday, Nov. ton and now she’s her in South Florida.Tickets 3 at 8 p.m.Tickets start at $25 at Kravis.org. are $56 50 and 66.50 at AventuraCenter.org.

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MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

By J.W. Arnold Strike Up the Bands

*Food Truck Invasion

Through Dec. 26. Come hungry to the Food Truck Invasion at ArtsPark in Young Circle every Monday night from 5:30 p.m. to 10 pm. With 20 different food trucks offering various fares, there is something to satisfy everyone’s taste buds. Reserve nearby accommodations at B Ocean Fort Lauderdale and relax after a fun and food filled night. Visit Bhotelsandresorts.com

*Light-Up Lauderdale

Light Up Lauderdale is a holiday centric promenade of lights in Riverwalk Park. This event connects the cultural, historical and business districts along New River. November to January 2012. Visit www.goriverwalk.com

*New River Raft Race

Form a crew with friends, family or co-workers and compete for prizes. Course is 1.5 miles. Event takes place Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit NewRiverRaftRace.com

*The All New Broward County Fair

The All New Broward County Fair is scheduled for Nov. 17-27 in Pembroke Pines. Celebrating 36 years. See the Winterfest Fantasy Boat Student Art. Visit BrowardFair.org

*Rock ‘N Brews & Food Truck Fest

On Dec 3 a whole caravan of renowned gourmet food trucks will roll into Downtown Hollywood for a weekend of fabulous food, national entertainment acts, beers from around the country and an amazing craft village. Visit Rocknbrewfood.com

*Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade

Get ready to catch your share of peppermints and candy canes at South Florida’s premier holiday celebration, the 56th Annual Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade. An estimated 40,000 people will line the Broadwalk. Takes place Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. Call 954-921-3404

*Eurofest

On Nov 4-6 come to Hollywood for EuroFest, a three-day cultural celebration featuring delicious European cuisine, artisans from the region, live music and performances from various countries including Romania, Greece, Spain, Italy and Germany. Visit EuroFest.co

*4th Annual Boo Bash at the ArtsPark

On October 28 4th Annual BooBash, a fabulous place to enjoy safe trick or treating in the setting of the beautiful ArtsPark in Downtown Hollywood. The “trail of treats”, a not-so-scary adventure for tots, tweens and teens is a perfect way for friends and family to enjoy the Halloween festivities. Visit Visithollywoodfl.org

*49th Annual Christmas on Las Olas

On Nov 29 come to Christmas on Los Olas. Christmas on Las Olas is a Winterfest sanctioned event and a community tradition when nearly 40,000 guests attend a one evening spectacle where there is truly something for everyone.

This event will have over 50 food, beverage, & holiday booths. For more information visit Sunny.org

*Josh Groban Straight to you Tour

Josh Groban’s “Straight to You” tour is coming to the BankAtlantic Center on Oct. 26. The “Straight To You” Tour will bring the feel of a theater experience to an arena setting though stage design, lighting, and projection, as well as through the spontaneity and interactivity Groban delighted his fans with during last year’s “Before We Begin” shows.

Rock The Manor

On November 5, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. come enjoy the best tunes from the 70’s to today, along with great food and drink from the Manor. Get a Greek coffee & get your grounds read by The Amazing Helena. Tickets are $18 in advance/ $20 at the door. Visit Livingthechailife.org or Call 954-564-9232

Jay Michaelson

Jay Michaelson will be speaking at Congregation Etz Chaim on Wed November 2, at 7:30 Jay’s reading at 7:30pm is free and all are welcome. His book, God vs. Gay will be available for purchase. Congregation Etz Chaim is located at 1881 NE 26th Street, in Wilton Manors. For more information please call 954-564-9232, or go to Etzchaimflorida.org

Bereavement Support Group

Bereavement Support Group is a support group led by a Hospice of SE FL social worker to assist those who have lost a loved one in the grieving process. Light refreshments will be served. This group will meet beginning October 18 from 2-4 and every 3rd Tuesday of the month at American Burial and Cremation Ctr. @ Jennings Funeral Home 1801 E. Oakland Park Blvd. Call for reservation 954-731-4321.

Sheriff’s Community Day at the Pride Center

The Pride Center at Equality Park will holding a huge community and family outreach day collaboration with Broward Sheriff’s Office on Oct 29 and will include police vehicles, paintable fire truck, snow cones, MacGruff the Crime Dog, music, food, sketch artist, a Kid’s Costume Contest and more. Visit PrideCenterFlorida.org

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Gay Men’s HIV+ Long Time Survivors’ Group

This is a support group that gives men who have been HIV+ for a long time (5 yrs +) the opportunity to give and receive support around topics of interest and issues for concern that are raised by the members. This group meets on 1st and 3rd Thursday at Sunserve 2312 Wilton Drive from 6:30 – 8 p.m.

There is no cost, but donations are welcome.

Gay Male Empowerment Group

Topic discussions include issues and concerns about being a gay man in South Florida. Meets on Thursdays at the Pride Center from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Call 954-353-9155 or e-mail info@ sunserve.org.

PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)

Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tues. of the month at the Sunshine Cathedral at 1480 SW 9th Avenue to support the parents of LGBTQ youth in Broward. No charge. Visit community.pflag. org/pflagfortlauderdale for more information.

SunServe Therapy Groups

Provided for the LGBT community at SunServe on a regular basis. Groups require an intake interview. Call the Intake Coordinator at 954-764-5150 to learn which therapy groups have openings. Visit SunServe.org

Substance Abuse/Use Recovery Group Weekly group designed to support one another, share struggles of recovery, and find different ways to maintain sobriety. October 5, between 7 and 8:30 p.m. There will be a mental health professional to facilitate the group and participants will gain an understanding about substance use/ abuse, treatment, and recovery. Visit SunServe.org

Fort Lauderdale Ghost Tour

The 60- to 90-minute walking tour of the ghosts of historic Fort Lauderdale begins on Las Olas Blvd. and ends near the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Tour guide John Carr also reveals the history of Fort Lauderdale and the stories of pioneers such as Ivy and Frank Stranahan and the Philomen Bryan family. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:45 p.m. $20 for adults; $15 for children under 10; and free for children 5 and under. Visit Fortlauderdaleghosttour.com

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he South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble opens its 2011-12 season with “Beyond Borders: The Music of Our World” on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. in the Broward Center’s Amaturo Theater. Go on an audio and visual multimedia journey around the world to Mexico, Italy, Russia, Ireland and Japan. Tickets are $25 at BrowardCenter.org.

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he Greater Miami Symphonic Band opens its 33rd season on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at the Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Dr. on the Coral Gables campus of the University of Miami. The program, conducted by Gary Green and Robert Longfield will feature tuba soloist Marty Erickson and “The Road Less Traveled,” a work commissioned and premiered earlier this year by the South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students.Visit GMSB.org.

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Pumpkin Patch Time

Living Buddhism

The time for carving pumpkins are back at Kiwanis Club.

Come to this great pumpkin patch in Wilton Manors at five points and 26th St. The opening day is October 9, so come get your mini pumpkins, corn stalks, Indian corn and a limited supply of White Pumpkins. Call Randy Comer 954-303-3565

Fusion Wilton Manors - Connections

Gay men’s group discussion. Different subject every week.

Dr. David Fawcett, a gay therapist, who has been in private practice in Fort Lauderdale for the last ten years, leads the event. No charge with no commitment to attend every week.

Starts at 7 p.m. Call Fusion Monday-Friday at 954-630-1655.

Meth911

Group is held Mondays at the Pride Center at Equality Park between 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. This is a free, weekly, drop -in group for confidential, non-judgmental information and support regarding gay men, substance abuse, and wellness. The key focus of the group is meth. Call 954-548-4602.

Gender Benders

Support Group for Youth who cannot-will not-choose not-do not confirm to gender “norms.” This group meeting is held 7:00pm-8:30pm on Monday night’s at SunServe’s Youth Room at 1480 SW 9 Ave in Ft. Lauderdale.. Call 954-764-5150

Women4Women Personal Growth Support Group

This is a safe and loving place to explore all the concerns and topics raised by group members. This open drop-in meeting is held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the New Sun Serve Building at 2312 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Call 954-764-5150

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

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

Community Calendar Spotlight

By Brian Swinford

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Good Orderly AA

Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show

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.

undreds of thousands of boating enthusiasts and marine industry professionals from around the world will come together Oct. 27 through Oct. 31, in Fort Lauderdale for the 52nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. This is the largest in-water boat show in the world and exciting plans are underway as show organizers build on the increase in exhibitors, sales and attendance at the 2010 show, and a renewed sense of cautious optimism in the marine industry. Expect to see enhanced show logistics as many exhibitors request additional space to accommodate expanded offerings. Improved signage and a more integrated digital experience are part of a newly revamped, strategically laid out show design to help attendees navigate the world’s largest in-water marine industry event. Visit Showmanagement.com for more information.

Beach Boot Camp with The Health Colonel

Thinking of dropping a few pounds…The Health Colonel is here to help you keep in shape. Monday and Wednesday at 7 p.m., and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Individual classes $15. Every session incorporates three elements – cardio, strength, and flexibility. The colonel says “The real issue has nothing to do with food -- or exercise for that matter. It has everything to do with how you think.” Visit NoMoreCryBabies.com

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*Shecky’s Girls Night Out

Girls Night Out is coming to Miami at The Moore Building in the Design District Ne 41st St Miami on Nov 18, and you’re invited! Discover unique designers, sip our delectable drinks, and cap your night with some pretty pampering and glorious Goodie Bags (trust us, you don’t want to miss the goodies).

Visit Sheckys.com

*NASCAR’s Ford Championship Weekend

Palm Beach Latin Spice in Palm Beach Gardens

Sample the Latin cuisine and culture of Palm Beach County on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. when the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presents the Second Annual Latin American Food & Wine Festival in midtown Palm Beach Gardens. Tickets are $25 and include unlimited food, drinks and musical performances. Visit PBHChamber.com.

Yoga On The Waterfront

Lake Pavilion at 101 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL / Yoga On The Waterfront in downtown West Palm Beach on Wednesday Evenings at 5:45 PM. Residents $40 per 8 week session, Non-Residents $50 per 8 week session, Drop-ins $10 per class. To register, please call 561-804-4902.

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

Sunday on the Waterfront

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. Bring blankets, chairs, and coolers or purchase 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

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A three-day championship tradition where NASCAR crowns its champions in all three of its top national divisions.

Homestead-Miami Speedway hosts NASCAR during Ford Championship Weekend for the 10th consecutive year featuring five-time Champ Jimmie Johnson, South Florida resident Juan Pablo Montoya and fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. racing for NASCAR’s biggest prize: the Sprint Cup Trophy. Nov. 18-20 Friday 8 p.m.; Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. Visit Homesteadmiamispeedway.com

*40th Annual South Miami Art Festival

Join more than 50,000 individuals for the Art Festival over the course of two days. Celebrating the 40th year on the quaint streets of Downtown South Miami, this juried fine art show features nationally recognized artists and is a favorite annual event for residents and visitors alike. The Art Festival will take place Nov5-6. Visit Chambersouth.com

*South Florida International Auto Show On October 28 come to the Miami Beach Convention Center to get all of your car-related merchandise and more than 1,000 of the industry’s latest vehicles for the upcoming year are on display by world-leading auto manufacturers. Visit Sfliatoshow.com

Business Builders Luncheon – Downtown MDGLCC presents its new addition to the monthly networking program held on the last Thursday of each month. Come to City Hall The Restaurant on Oct. 27 at 2004 Biscayne Blvd, 305-764-3130. Registration 11:30 a.m. with luncheon/ networking from noon to 1 p.m. Cost: MDGLCC members ($30), Potential Members ($40, $10 applied to new MDGLCC membership). Includes seated style lunch limited to 25 persons. Please bring a friend. RSVP requested: 305-673-4440 or mdglcc@bellsouth.net.

Dine Out Lauderdale

Dine Out Lauderdale, a six-week celebration of the area’s top restaurants, chefs and cuisine. From October 1 through November 10. Greater Fort Lauderdale restaurants are offering specially-created, three-course menus at a $35 fixed price.

Enjoy the very best restaurants set amid a tropical backdrop of turquoise waters, golden sands, emerald palms and sun kissed skies. Visit Sunny.org

Save Dade Presents Hellrotika: Seed of the Beast Hellrotika: Seed of the Beast, SAVE Dade’s 17th Annual Halloween event, to be held Saturday Oct. 29, 8 p.m. at Jungle Island’s Sabal Palm Courtyard. Last year the event brought out 1,200 partygoers, and more are expected to attend this year’s celebration, which is praised as the “premier” Halloween event in South Florida. The VIP experience includes premium open bar and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $125 in advance and $150 after Oct. 21 and at the door. Free valet parking. All VIP ticket holders will also receive a special gift bag. Visit Hellrotika.com

Dolphins Cycling Challenge 2011

Registration fee of $150 for all rides. The ride will be Nov 5-6.

Registration fee includes: in-ride and post-ride food, beverages, medical supplies, mechanical assistance, Dolphins Cycling Challenge ride jersey, commemorative water bottle, two (2) tickets to the Miami Dolphins DCC celebratory game on Dec. 4, versus the Oakland Raiders, etc. An on-field ceremony will be held to at this game honoring cyclists and participants in the DCC. Visit Miamidolphins.com

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CLUBS SPOTLIGHT

By J.W. Arnold A Wicked Weekend

This coming Nov. 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

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

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alloween is arguably one of the most popular holidays in the LGBT community and when the holiday falls on a weekend, it’s guaranteed to be especially wicked, as we celebrate ghosts, ghouls and all sorts of drag queens that go bump in the night. This is definitely going to be one of the biggest weekends of the year!

Wilton Manors is always a popular destination regularly drawings thousands—gay and straight alike. On Sunday, Oct. 30 observe Manor Masquerade at Hagan Park on Wilton Drive from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. On your way, stop by themed parties at the Alibi (Horror High), Bill’s Filling Station (Cirque de Freak), Boom (Haunted Forest), Rosie’s (Villains & Vixens) and The Manor Complex (Pirates of the Caribbean). And on Monday, the neighborhood throws a block party along the drive from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. Over $10,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded at competitions at Alibi and Boom, 8 p.m.; Rosie’s, 9 p.m.; The Manor, 10 p.m.; and Bill’s, 11 p.m.

While everyone else is putting on costumes this weekend, JetSetMen.com star Angel Rock will be taking his clothes off at popular Fort Lauderdale go-go bar, Boardwalk, 1721 N. Andrews Ave. He’ll be doing shows beginning Friday, Oct. 28 through Monday, Oct. 31.

If a wicked physique is your thing this Halloween weekend, head to Johnny’s in Fort Lauderdale for their hot dancers.

Show up in costume and enjoy free drinks from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. all weekend, plus there’s no cover. Johnny’s is located at 1116 W. Broward Blvd.

For a little kinky fun this Halloween weekend, the Ramrod, South Florida’s leather/Levi/uniform bar is holding a costume contest of a different flavor on Halloween night.You won’t believe what those guys will come up with. Who will

Miami to Key West Ride

Key West

Fantasy Fest Street Fair

Join most of Key West for Duval Street’s mile-long entertainment extravaganza, featuring arts and crafts, food vendors, lively libations and costumed frivolity! The Street Fair is on Friday, October 28, 2011 from 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. Visit Fantasyfest.net/street-fair.cfm

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. 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

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 9 p.m. till Close

The Depot Cabana Bar and Grill

2935 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, (954) 5377076. Voted the “Friendliest” Gay Bar in Fort Lauderdale.

Monday’s $1.99 Drinks and $.50 Wings Open to Close

Georgie’s Alibi

2266 Wilton Drive ,Wilton Manors, FL 33305 ,(954) 5652526. Fort Lauderdale’s Best & Longest Happy Hour.

Wednesdays $2 Domestics & $1 Schnapps after 9 p.m.

Wednesdays

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+

The Manor

2345 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305 (954) 626 0082 Come Dine, Dance, Drink, Mingle and of course Relax. 2-4-1 Happy Hour Tues-Friday 3-9pm. Indoor/Outdoor Dining. Dance the night away Thursday - Sunday. Live Music Weds, Fri, Sat, Sun - Visit themanorcomplex.com FOR MORE DETAILS.

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Dead Man’s Cell Phone

In a quiet cafe a cell phone rings. And rings. The stranger at the next table has had enough. She confronts the owner of the cell phone, but, well...he’s dead. She begins to answer his calls and suddenly finds herself enmeshed in his life and family. Unfortunately, the dead guy has quite a number of shady loose ends. This plays opening night is Feb 2 at The Waterfront Playhouse at 8pm. Visit Waterfrontplayhouse.org

be the butchest? Be sure to get there by midnight. Ramrod is located at 1508 NE 4th Ave. in Fort Lauderdale.

In Miami-Dade, one of the most popular events of the weekend will be Hellrotika, the 17th annual Halloween dance extravaganza to benefit SAVE Dade on Saturday, Oct. 29. This year’s theme is “Seed of the Beast” and DJs Pabel Lima, Doug Jackson and Miik will provide the beat for the event at Jungle Island. Look for special appearances by MTV’s Tyler Duckworth and Rachel Robinson.

Dance palace Discotekka, downtown at 950 NE 2nd Ave. in Miami, features DJ “No” Escape and resident DJ Carlos G for a wild night, “The Awakening.”

In the islands, voodoo is still strong and on Sunday, Oct. 30, Bongo’s Cuban Café, located behind the American Airlines Arena, celebrates a Havana Halloween with $1000 in cash and prizes for the best costumes.

DJs Lazaro Leon and Bill Halquist will be playing Latin and dance anthems and look for performances by T.P. Lords, Sasha Lords, Poizon Ivy, Adora and more.

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nightlife Broward 321-Slammer

Bathhouse. 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

Atomic 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

The Club Fort Lauderdale

Bathhouse. 110 Northwest 5th Avenue,Fort Lauderdale, FL ,(954) 525-3344 Good. Clean. Fun. 1/2 price rooms...Tuesday Nights and 1/2 price Lockers. Thursdays Nights. Always busy.

Clubhouse II

Bathhouse. 2650 E. Oakland Park Blvd , Fort Lauderdale, Florida (954) 566-6750. 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.

Corner Pub Bar

1915 North Andrews Ave, Wilton Manors, FL 33311, (954) 564-7335. Redefining What a Bar Should Be. Thursday’s Margarita. Madness $4, Monday’s Underwear Night. 2 for 1 until 9:30 p.m.

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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. 5 p.m.

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 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Naked Grape Wine Bar

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 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 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Fort Dix

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

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.

Sidelines Sports Bar

H.G. Rooster

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 a.m.

The Stable

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.

Torpedo

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 a.m.

Palm Beach 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

823 BELVEDERE ROAD, WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA 33405, (561)-8329119. H.G. Roosters is West Palms oldest gay club.

Sunday’s Complimentary BBQ 5pm, Hot Male Dancers 6 p.m., Karaoke 11 p.m.

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 9 p.m.

- 3 a.m.

The Mad Hatter

1532 North Dixie Hwy ,Lake Worth, FL 33460.

(561) 547-8860. Cheap drinks, friendly bartenders, and free pool Sunday-Thursday. Stop by and relax at this noattitude haunt.

Tag Bar

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

Miami

Club Space

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.

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)350-9084 One of the Best Night Clubs In Miami. Every Saturday The Hottest DJ’s from the Top Performers. Drink Special Every Saturday

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

Twist

1057 Washington Ave, Miami Beach , Florida , 33139, (305)5389478 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.

Key West

801 Bourbon Bar

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 11a.m. – 8 p.m.

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 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Kwest

705 Duval St. , Key West, Florida,(305)292-8500 Key West All-Male Strip Club. Daily Happy Hour from 3-8 p.m., And a piano sing-a-long every Wednesday night.

Pearl’s Patio Bar

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 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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.

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CYNDI SHINES

By Chris Azzopardi

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wenty-five years ago, Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors” shined through – on the radio, and in the hearts of so many. It was in the midst of the horrifying AIDS epidemic when she lost her dear gay friend, came across the song, and made it into a hit that comforted millions.

“I was very much in mourning,” the 58-year-old icon recalls of the chart-topper, the title track from her 1986 album, in our recent chat. “I was sad and I wanted to be able to do something. He wanted me to sing a song for him, and I had written one (“Boy Blue”). That didn’t work out too good, because I wrote about my feelings – which were big.”

But “True Colors,” originally written

by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly for Anne Murray, spoke to her. Years later, it’s not just a song; it’s an anthem for everything that Lauper – a selfless, admirable activist for the community – stands for. As part of her True Colors Fund, she launched a project last year, the Give a Damn Campaign, to create awareness of LGBT discrimination

your teeth. The video – and “all my friends and family that showed up in the video with me” – is what she remembers most.

There was also “We Are the World,” the all-star charity single – a monster one, at that – featuring Michael Jackson, Diana Ross and Lauper. Her fondest memory: “That I walked in with almost the same jacket that Michael had on, and I changed it really quick.

But I was upset anyway because I had the flakes in my hair, because I was doing that performance-art piece for the American Music Awards and didn’t have time to clean up. I was having a moment.”

In the next three decades, Lauper would have many more moments. She would win Grammys. Have a son. Sing to a disgruntled group of flyers at an airline terminal. Flub the “Star-Spangled Banner,” and gracefully recover from it, as she did recently before the US Open just this past September.

Looking back, what would she have told her younger, more “unusual” self? “I know I said all the wrong things to the right people,” she laughs, “but probably not listen all the time to everything everybody told me.

That there was a bigger world out there.”

For the complete article, go to: sfgn.com/cyndi

Joseph Cultice

After all these years, singer/activist isn’t so unusual – she’s just human

kind in New York – happen. Her manager, Lisa Barbaris, is one of them, along with the West End Intergenerational Residence, a non-profit focused on providing housing for homeless families and the elderly.

“I was the famous person there, but a lot of people did a lot of work,” she says of the shelter’s official opening in September. “I was just the one who cut the ribbon. It’s an interesting project because it’s a low-income housing project, which makes it work on so many other levels. It’s kind of fabulous.”

Same could be said for Lauper’s career, officially launching in the early ’80s – during an out-of-control house party that had the singer persuading her parents to whoop it up, all for a little single called “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” off her 1983 debut She’s So Unusual – as the New Yorker shot to superstardom instantly with funky-punky sunburst hair (one of many colors we’d see throughout the decade) and her outrageous fashion sense. She, like Madonna, was Gaga before we knew she existed. Lauper had the eccentricity, and she certainly had the hits.

There was the sweet charm of got-yourback ballad “Time After Time,” a song still in heavy rotation nearly 30 years later. “A magical time,” she calls it now. “She Bop” blasted myths of masturbation, promoting it as something just as routine as brushing

with the help of high-profile celebrities; many of them heterosexual.

“In any civil rights movement, you need everybody,” Lauper says with heartfelt indignation. “That’s how you win.You need your straight allies.”

She had them on the tour, also named after the song, which ran for two years and featured Debbie Harry, Margaret Cho, The B-52s and Erasure. Now, Lauper’s showing her support with a shelter, recently opened in Central Harlem, to offer supportive housing for LGBT youth without any place to go, who may have been thrown out of their own homes. A mother herself, Lauper can’t fathom a parent disowning their child.

“Parental love should be unconditional,” she says. “Love your kid for who they are or who they aren’t. The parent/child bond should never be broken.”

But if it is, they have a place that loves them: the True Colors Residence. Lauper’s quick not to take all the credit, though; she names off a list of important key players who made this – a six-story, 30-bed facility, the first permanent establishment of its

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Hollywood Duke

Zachary Quinto Needs Our Help

By James Duke Mason, courtesy of dot 429

Quinto’s coming out is by no means the end of the journey. There are many stars who have yet to come out, and we have yet to see a young out gay actor succeed from the very beginning.

While this is an important and unprecedented moment in entertainment that we should all celebrate, we must also not allow ourselves to become complacent. Quinto’s

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achary Quinto’s coming out as gay on October 16th has been seriously underplayed by the media.

The blogs and news outlets have all picked up and commented on the story, but none of them seem to have fully grasped the fact that this is a seminal moment in Hollywood and gay history. For the first time, a major movie star, an action hero as well as a romantic leading man, has admitted his homosexuality.

“In light of Jamey’s death,” Quinto posted on his website referring to the suicide of Jamey Rodemeyer, a 14-year-old gay student in New Jersey, “it became clear to me in an instant that living a gay life without publicly acknowledging it is simply not enough to make any significant contribution to the immense work that lies ahead on the road to complete equality.”

By coming out of the closet, Quinto has not only done something of great significance for the entertainment industry and the gay people within it, he has committed to using his voice to fight on behalf of LGBT teenagers who don’t have a voice teens like Jamey who need others who are more visible to serve as role models to give them strength and hope.

Quinto deserves a lot of credit for his decision; it required a lot of courage, as he has decided to buck the trend of the entire establishment and put saving the lives of gay youth ahead of his own self-interests (making money and being famous), which is what most celebrities in Hollywood choose instead.

Zachary Quinto revelation is just the start of the final showdown between whether things are going to change, or the status quo is going to remain in place. Some Hollywood power players are rooting for his career to fail so they can keep other gay actors and actresses in the closet.

We must do everything we can to ensure that Quinto succeeds and that his career is not hindered in any way by his sexuality. We can start by seeing his new Wall Street thriller Margin Call, when it opens this Friday, October 21st. It’s absolutely vital that we turn out to see it in it’s opening weekend since directors, producers, agents, managers, and studio execs will be watching closely to see how the movie performs in the aftermath of Quinto’s coming out.

If the film does well, it will go a long way to dispel the myth that casting an openly gay man in a starring role will hinder box office prospects. If the movie does badly, the Hollywood establishment will use it as evidence that they were right all along, and we simply cannot allow them to do that.

We cannot allow this historic moment to be squandered by the cynics. This is a battle between hope and fear. And we must never allow fear to win.

Quinto’s coming out is by no means the end of the journey. There are many stars who have yet to come out, and we have yet to see a young out gay actor succeed from the very beginning.

Zachary Quinto is a trailblazer, and this is our chance to help him make the huge difference that we’ve all been waiting for.

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The Rare Reporter

Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are

By David Webb

The closet is no longer an acceptable place for LGBT celebrities to live

helping deliver the evangelical vote to Perry in a presidential election?

We’re talking about an obsessed man who goes on TV to rail against anyone who doesn’t follow his religious philosophy, declaring that merely being a good person is here’s probably never before been not enough. Anyone one who doesn’t want a safer or more critical time in to burn in hell must believe as Jeffress does, American culture and politics for according to his sermons.

A friend of Perry’s who has known him LGBT people to come out and acknowledge for more than a half-century told me retheir identities.

This week when Dan Koeffler, an ABC cently that the governor is more enlightNews co-anchor on the “World News Now” ened and tolerant than the LGBT commushow, acknowledged he was gay in a refer- nity perceives him to be, but I don’t buy that especially after he failed to condemn Jefence to “Star Trek” actor Zach Quinto, he likely caused a lot of people to realize we fress’ outrageous remarks.

The message doesn’t get much better might just pop up anywhere even on TV at 3 a.m. The television personality’s off-hand over in the camp of Herman Cain, who has quip that he might drop his rule against dat- vowed to reinstate the anti-gay discriminaing actors in favor of Quinto, who recently tory policy of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” in the came out in a New York magazine interview, U.S. Armed Services if he is elected to the might serve as an good example for mem- presidency. There are other Republican canbers of our community who have thus far didates such as Rick Santorum and Michelle Bachman vying for the party’s presidential opened the closet door only a little bit.

The television journalist’s declaration nomination who are just as scary, but they hopefully will inspire LGBT people who appear to be trailing so significantly in the polls that they aren’t a are tired of listening to threat, at least for now.

Republican presidential Veteran LGBT activcandidates backed by ists have long known evangelical stooges conand shared their wisdemn us and threaten to dom with us about the rollback our hard-won need for people to come human rights gains. out and stand united If there was ever a against hypocrisy and moment for us to stand bigotry, and much has up against the likes of been accomplished as a Texas Gov. Rick Perry, result. There is strength who was introduced in numbers, and to quote recently at a campaign one of my favorite gay event by First Baptist activists, William WayChurch of Dallas’ senior The opposing argument: bourn of Washington pastor Robert Jeffress, it Marcus Bachmann, who believes gays D.C., “if everyone who is is now. The thought of can be “rehabilitated” gay came out at once, Jeffress who has made a pastoral career out of trampling on the the discrimination and bullying would stop rights of LGBT people having the ear of immediately.”

That obviously won’t ever happen, but it the next U.S. President ought to be enough does present a strong argument for a mass, to scare anyone into action.

If Jeffress would dare to publicly con- non-threatening demonstration that is the demn the Mormon faith of Perry’s Repub- philosophy of the National Coming Out Day. lican political rival Mitt Romney in a wea- The event has already passed this year, but selly attack before reporters after the event, there is nothing to say we couldn’t declare what retributions against our community 2012 a coming out year in light of the impormight he attempt to exact in exchange for tance of the national election. submitted photo

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Queer Speak

21st Century Quotes on Being Gay “I’ve never shared that I’m gay onair, even though I’ve been out to my family, friends and co-workers for years. In fact, an old boyfriend – now best friend – has always given me a hard time about not doing so. But for the same reason that Zach [Quinto] decided to come out, I too, no longer wanted to hide this part of my life.

There have been too many tragic endings and too many cases of bullying because of intolerance. As a kid I wanted someone to look up to, someone that could relate to the feelings I was having. Most of all, I wanted to know that it would get better.

And it did.

As a journalist, I don’t want to be the story, but as a gay man I don’t want to stand silent if I can offer some inspiration or encouragement to kids that might be struggling with who they are.”

– Anchorman Dan Kloeffler on publicly coming out of the closet Bullying is something everyone needs to remember and condemn, and it’s what Kloeffler said was on his mind when he came out on national television in the early morning television broadcast. He was referring to a gay teenager, 14-year-old Jamey Rodemeyer of Buffalo, N.Y., who had valiantly fought intolerance and violent anti-gay discrimination to the point of posting a You Tube video titled “It Gets Better,” only to finally succumb to suicide when he lost the will to endure more intolerance from his peers.

Although Koeffler was likely confident he would suffer no repercussions at work nor in the rest of his life by his admission, it was still a courageous move apparently undertaken in an effort to help others in less comfortable situations. Too many people who could make a difference sit by idly and silently when opportunities arise to speak out against intolerance and discrimination, and Koeffler acknowledged he had been one of those for quite some time.

When it comes to anti-gay discrimination and bullying or any other class of prejudice, situations just don’t get any better without concerted resistance on the part of the oppressed. I know this because I have in the past tried to reason with evangelical Christians, including a close associate of Jeffress’, whom I have known most of my life.

Their reaction to my pleas for compas-

sion as regards the plight of young LGBT people who are victims of anti-gay bullying and other issues involving discrimination was something along the lines of they deserve what they get. A typical response during the conversations was a flabbergasting, “We are so far apart on this,” which was based solely on what I consider to be misguided religious beliefs.

What I learned from trying to reason with the opponents of our quest for equal rights is that it was destined from the start to be a fruitless endeavor, and that our only hope in attracting allies is to appeal to the compassion of open-minded individuals who believe in fairness.

Even if that wasn’t Koeffler’s conscious objective in speaking out on the broadcast, I think his words probably reached a lot of people who are realizing our sheer numbers necessitate them giving more thought to our mission.

Maybe it’s a good time for others to follow Koeffler’s lead and see what kind of difference they might be able to make in spreading tolerance and fairness in their communities.

David Webb is a veteran journalist who has covered LGBT issues for the mainstream and alternative media for three decades. E-mail him at davidwaynewebb@yahoo.com.

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an elected member of the Broward County Republican Executive Committee (BREC).

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he Broward Log Cabin Club of Florida sponsored a very successful evening social for Sheriff Al Lamberti at the Lazy Lake home of Joe McCallion and Jim Rafferty.

The festive crowd exuberantly met with and greeted Sheriff Lambeti with a fanfare of cheers and applauds in spite of the fact that heavy Sheriff Lamberti rain moved the event indoors. Sheriff Al fielded a number of questions after his brief introduction by the club’s President, Mrs. Sandra Steen.

Guest addressed concerns about corruption, pill mills, alleged sex slavery rings, and if he had any other political interests other than that of being the Sheriff of Broward County.

The Sheriff reported that the number of pill mills in the county have been substantially reduced thanks to the cooperation he’s received because of Legislative action and support from the State Attorney’s office. He noted that he and his staffers have worked with the County Commission and was therefore able to reduce his operational budget substantially thereby meeting a number of budget guidelines and objectives.

Guests were also informed that, with the support of the State Attorney’s office, issues addressing corruption have already been highlighted by the media; yet, there are still some ongoing investigations. His office is well aware of an underground sex trade and there are staffers who address issues dealing with the battering of women and matters associated with child pornography and abuse.

For information about the Log Cabin Republican Club and its meetings send your e-mail requests to jackmajeske@aol. com the club’s Executive Vice President and

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ulti Media Platforms, already in a legal battle with Southeast Offset over failing to pay for the publication of the Florida Agenda, has a new court date with a second printer. Buddy Tuchman, the owner of Printing Corporation of the Americas announced last week that his company has sued Multi Media Platforms and Publisher Bobby Blair, in Broward Circuit Court for failing to pay for over $20,000 in printing costs for the publication of Mark’s List Magazine.

That lawsuit follows another legal battle MMP is having with Southeast Offset, the former printer of the Florida Agenda. Southeast Offset is also seeking past due monies in the thousands of dollars for their unpaid printing costs. Blair’s defense is that they “had a repeated lack of performance,” but the claim was denied by Southeast Offset’s Troy Clowdus, who is hoping for a “favorable judgment” in the next two weeks. “I can assure you,” he said, “that the quality of the printing was not the problem.”

HRSA award will create a national LGBT health training

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RSA recently awarded $248,000 to the Fenway Institute to create a National Training and Technical Assistance Center to help community health centers improve the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) populations. The Fenway Institute is the research, training and policy arm of Fenway Health, a community health center that has served the LGBT community in Boston, Mass., for more than 40 years.

Since 2000, the Fenway Institute has provided medical, academic and community institutions with training, education, and technical assistance in LGBT health. Their work is based on The Fenway Guide to LGBT Health, which is the only clinical textbook on LGBT health that was published in collaboration with the American College of Physicians in 2008.

Visit bphc.hrsa.gov/about/ to learn more about HRSA’s Community Health Center Program.

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he Ali Forney Center, the nation’s largest organization working on behalf of homeless LGBT) youth, rankie Maybee, 20, and Sean Popejoy, recently released a compelling new video 19, both of Green Forest, Ark., were viewable online in support of the Campaign sentenced for their roles in committing federal hate crimes, announced the Justice for Youth Shelter. The video, outlining the Department.These are the first defendants to stark facts of the plight of LGBT homeless be sentenced under the Matthew Shepard and youth in New York, was released to promote an October 24 rally in Union Square, at which James Byrd New York’s LGBT community demanded Jr. Hate shelter for all youth in the city. The video can Crimes be viewed at: http://vimeo.com/29990372 Prevention Act, Said Carl Siciliano, founder and Executive which was Director of the Ali Forney Center: “We hope enacted in that this video will promote awareness of October the terrible peril that LGBT youth face when 2009. left homeless in the streets. With the recent Mayspectacle of elected officials taking budgetary bee was actions to endanger and abandon homeless sentenced youth in New York City, we hope the rally today to 135 months in prison, followed by on October 24th will send a loud and clear three years of supervised release and was message that the LGBT community demands ordered to pay a $10,000 fine. Popejoy, that they be protected. No youth should be who testified against Maybee, was sentenced left in the streets without shelter. yesterday to 48 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release and was OPM Director John ordered to pay a $5,000 fine. Maybee and Berry Visits GLBT Popejoy were also sentenced to pay $5,440 in restitution to the victims, jointly and severally. Center of Colorado Maybee was convicted on May 19, 2011, by a ecently Office of Personnel Manfederal jury of five counts of committing a fedagement (OPM) Director John eral hate crime and one count of conspiring to Berry toured the GLBT Center of commit a federal hate crime. Popejoy pleaded Colorado in Denver and spoke with memguilty on May 16, 2011, to one count of combers of the local LGBT community about mitting a federal hate crime and one count of the importance of the American Jobs Act. conspiring to commit a federal hate crime.

From dismantling the discriminatory Evidence presented at trial established policies of the past to actively encouraging that in the early morning hours of June 20, LGBT individuals to work in and for our 2010, Maybee and Popejoy targeted five His- government, Director Berry made it clear panic men who had pulled into a gas station in his remarks that the United States is at parking lot. Though Maybee and Popejoy did its strongest when we embrace all of our not know the men and the five did not do or talents, regardless of sexual orientation or say anything to provoke them, Maybee and gender identity.

Popejoy yelled racial epithets at the men and After touring The Center, Director Berry told them to “go back to Mexico.” When chatted with an audience of 30 program and the victims drove away, the co-conspirators policy representatives about his strategy for pursued them in Maybee’s truck. When May- bringing equality to OPM, the American Jobs bee and Popejoy caught up to the victims, Act, and how our community fits in. He said Popejoy leaned outside of the front passenthat we need to get more Americans back ger window and waived a tire wrench at the to work to secure our future. victims, and continued to threaten and hurl Director Berry was also briefed on two racial epithets at the victims. Maybee, drivprograms: SAGE of the Rockies, which runs a ing his truck, rammed into the victims’ car skills-training and job-seeking assistance prorepeatedly, causing the victims’ car to cross gram for senior LGBT Coloradoans, and our the opposite lane of traffic, go off the road, Transgender Career Advancement Project, crash into a tree and ignite. The victims which provides job preparedness workshops were badly injured and one of the victims and job fairs for transgender Coloradoans sustained life-threatening injuries. twice annually.

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The Transvestigator

By Victoria Michaels

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ast month a local lesbian decided to go shopping for clothes at a Nordstroms Rack at Miracle Market Place in Miami and although her experience was “less than pleasant” it has sparked a new awareness and a positive change from the department store.

The incident in question involved openly lesbian Maureen Colon of Miami. She went into a Nordstrom store and picked out a few men’s flannel shirts and men’s boxers shorts.

The problem occurred when Colon says she asked to be taken to the dressing room.

While trying on the flannel shirts inside a private room she heard male voices in another dressing room. That’s when she realized she had been taken to the men’s dressing room instead of the ladies room. She quickly got dressed and left the room. She then complained to the employee and management about the incident.

Although Colon is not transgender, her general masculine appearance and selection of male clothing and underwear apparently confused the store employee who mistakenly thought she was a male. Colon shared with me how distraught and embarrassed she was about the situation. Even though the staff at Nordstrom apologized to her about the mistake Colon was still outraged. After the incident the staff asked Colon if a similar situation arises in the future should they ask which dressing room the person prefers? Colon responded that she has breasts and feels that the employee should have noticed that fact and immediately escorted her to the ladies room without question despite her masculine look and choice of male clothing.

“The reason I felt violated and humiliated is because I do not think that I look like a man so I was offended that they stereotyped me as ‘transgender,”’ she said. “I could not have been that confusing to them because I have breasts. Even though I wear men’s pants, shirts, and underwear I’m still a woman and I feel as though and should have been treated as such.”

Colon told me she frequently shops at the Miracle Market Place location and was aware the employee was taking her in to the men’s dressing room.

“A red flag went up,” she said. However, she didn’t question the employee because,

“Well I thought that perhaps they had redesigned the fitting rooms.”

It’s important to note that Nordstroms has a very high rating with the Human Rights Campaign for being supportive of gay rights and equality. They always have a presence at the gay pride parade in Chicago where they are based.

While contacting Nordstroms I discovered they even have a Diversity Department, which I believe speaks volumes. I got in touch with Tara Darrow in the Diversity Department who was very familiar with the incident and considered it a priority.

She told me the company wanted to extend their heartfelt apology to Colon for unintentionally offending her. She explained to me that they are making efforts to come up with a reasonable solution and assured me they are making a serious attempt to ensure that an incident like this never happens again. Darrow expressed that she would like

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Nordstroms Making Change for Transgender Community

partment Stores last year,” Darrow said. “The incident with Maureen Colon was an isolated occurrence that was an honest mistake as we would never deliberately offend nor discriminate against anyone for any reason. My experience through speaking with you about this incident will better help our company learn and grow in an ever changing world as we want everyone to feel welcomed and accepted in to better educate employees and even asked me how to handle a situation like this in the future since I am transgender.

She also asked if I would be interested in attending a staff meeting at one of their stores to teach a sensitivity training course.

She then told me the employee, who mistakenly thought Colon was a male, is very distressed and apologetic and wants our readers to know that it was not intentional.

“We are working feverishly to transition our Nordstrom Rack male and female dressing rooms over to “gender neutral” dressing rooms since this incident with Maureen occurred and we have already made those changes in our Nordstrom De-

our stores.”

My advice to anyone like Colon in the future is simple. If ever in a public place and you need to ask for a dressing room or restroom it’s always best to be as specific as possible. I would phrase the question like this: “Can you please direct me to the ladies room, or can men’s room?”

I want to commend Nordstroms for offering gender neutral dressing rooms as this will be much appreciated by the transgender community as well as others who feel their gender may be in question. I also want to thank Maureen Colon for making this all possible by having the courage to come forward with her personal experience.

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By Dan Woog

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o John Amaechi’s long list of achievements – former NBA basketball player, gay activist, human rights advocate – add another: Order of the British Empire. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has tabbed the hoopster-turnedsocial entrepreneur for the “honour,” bestowed Oct. 26 at Buckingham Palace. His selection has drawn kudos from disparate quarters. National Basketball Association commissioner David Stern called Amaechi “an inspiration to millions”; Director of Amnesty International UK Kate Allen cited his work “promoting a greater understanding of human rights in all sports.”

Amaechi certainly deserves the Order.

But he’s not the only LGBT sports figure worthy of praise. The roster of gay sports figures – and their accomplishments – grows, seemingly by the day. Finally they’ve been compiled, all in one place.

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It’s quite an impressive list.

Outsports – the go-to website for all things sporting and queer – has released “the 100 most important moments in gay sports history.” Reading what’s happened since 1969 is both educational and empowering.

(Full disclosure: I helped research the list.

And, I am proud to say, publication of my book “Jocks: True Stories of America’s Gay Male Athletes,” makes the cut – barely – at No. 99.)

The “Top 100” includes some names that are very familiar, some that are lesser known, and a few obscurities. All have contributed to the current, explosive and largely positive state of LGBT sports.

The list begins at No. 100 with “University of Florida settles lawsuit with Andrea Zimbardi.” The 2004 case involved an honor student and softball captain, who was kicked off the team because of suspicions she was a lesbian. The settlement mandated the first-

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ever homophobia training for coaches and administrators at a major university.

Another important lawsuit occurred at Penn State, around the same time. Jen Harris was kicked off the basketball team by coach Rene Portland for – surprise! – being a lesbian. Portland was fined $10,000 by the university. She later resigned.

Other less-than-stellar gay sports moments include New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey declaring he would not want a gay teammate; gay soccer star Justin Fashanu committing suicide, and Atlanta Braves pitcher John Rocker spewing homophobic comments in a Sports Illustrated interview.

Most of the top 100 events, however, are positive. The San Francisco Giants were the first professional sports team to make an “It Gets Better” video, encouraging young teens. Other squads, in a variety of leagues, followed suit.

New York Rangers hockey player Sean Avery is an outspoken proponent of gay marriage. His activism played a role in this year’s vote by New York legislators to legalize same-sex nuptials.

Also in New York, “Take Me Out” – a play about a gay baseball player – made its mark on Broadway. Two significant things happened: It won a Tony Award for Best Play, and brought gay men who did NOT necessarily love theater, to the theater.

At the University of Pennsylvania, the formation of Penn’s Athletes and Allies Tackling Homphobia and Heterosexism (PATH) presaged the rise of similar groups on other

college campuses.

Allies were also in the news when Hudson Taylor – a straight University of Maryland wrestler – wore a Human Rights Campaign sticker on his headgear. He went on to form Athlete Ally, a support group that works tirelessly to challenge homophobia and transphobia in sports.

Some of the events on Outsports’ list sound almost random. In 2010, the Stanley Cup – won earlier that year by the Chicago Blackhawks – had a position of honor at that city’s Gay Pride parade.

Others are truly distinctive, like the publication in 1974 of Patricia Nell Warren’s seminal novel “The Front Runner,” and the first-ever Gay Games in 1982.

But it is coming out that may be the most prevalent and important thread throughout Outsports’ list. Just as John Amaechi’s announcement shined a light on pro basketball, other men and women have had similar effects on their own teammates, coaches and fans.

Virtually every sport is represented: football (Esera Tuaolo, Roy Simmons), baseball (Billy Bean), hockey (Brendan Burke), swimming and diving (Mark Tewksbury), golf (Muffin Spencer-Devlin), wrestling, mountain biking, women’s boxing, dressage, bodybuilding – even cricket and hurling.

The top two stories on the list, in fact, involve coming out: tennis star Martina Navratilova in 1981, and former football player Dave Kopay five years earlier.

Some of the sports in which LGBT athletes have come out are major. Others are minor, even obscure. Still – even in 2011 – it takes courage for any athlete, in any event, to say those few words.

John Amaechi said them four years ago. He had no idea what would happen afterward. Would he be vilified? Shunned?

Perhaps even physically assaulted?

None of that happened. Instead, the Queen of England put a medal around his tall, gay neck.

Dan Woog is a journalist, educator, soccer coach, gay activist, and author of the “Jocks” series of books on gay male athletes. Visit his website at www.danwoog.com. He can be reached care of this publication or at OutField@qsyndicate.com.

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Continued from page 37 Help wanted ASAP! New Pay Increase! 34-46 cpm. 300 Newer Trucks. Need 2 months CDL-A Driving Exp (877)258-8782 www.meltontruck.com -------------------------------------------------Need CDL Drivers A or B with 2 yrs recent commercial experience to transfer motor homes, straight trucks, tractors, and buses. www.mamotransportation. com (800)501-3783.

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Signing Bonus. Call (877)259-6983 -------------------------------------------------17 DRIVERS NEEDED! Top 5% Pay! Excellent Benefits New Trucks Ordered! Need 2 months CDL-A Driving Exp. (877)2588782 www.meltontruck.com -------------------------------------------------Frac Sand Haulers with complete bulk pneumatic rigs only. Relocate to Texas for Tons of work. Great company/ pay. Gas cards/Quick Pay available.

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Visit RodeoFL.com for more information ------------------------------------------------HouseKeeping: position available, at The Royal Palms Resort, 2901 Terramar St., Ft. Lauderdale Beach. Attention to detail essential. Must be reliable. Stop in to fill out an application.

Insurance & Financial Allstate Direct: personal auto, home, condominium,boat and life insurance. For a free quote call Joe Mier 305-754-7414 -------------------------------------------------SECRET WALL ST. INVESTMENT 14% yearly interest, $30,000 returns $350 per month interest: secured 200% by automobile contracts and other guarantees alden (863)678-0195 -------------------------------------------------CASH NOW! Cash for your structured settlement or annuity payments.

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-------------------------------------------------UPSTATE NY FARM LIQUIDATION! October 29th & 30th! 3 to 41 acre lots, $12,900 - $49,900! Less than 3 hrs NYC! Call to register! (877)352-2844. www. newyorklandandlakes.com -------------------------------------------------GA LAND SALE 69 AC - $995/AC Will not divide. Other tracts available. Visit our website. stregispaper.com (478)987-9700 St. Regis Paper Co. -------------------------------------------------ONE DAY ONLY Oct. 22. New lake property release. Offered at up to 60% below market value! Lakefront land on private mountain lake only 1 hr from Atlanta!

Lake living from $49,900. 1.5 to 5 acre homesites available. Call (877)535-3307 or www.livelaceola.com.

-------------------------------------------------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)757-6867 ext. 214 -------------------------------------------------ABANDONED LAKESIDE FARM! 4 acres - Lake access - $16,900; 10 acres - Huge view - $29,900; 8 acres - Lakefront $69,900. Foreclosure priced land in Upstate NY’s So. Tier!! Survey, clear title! (877)3522844. www.newyorklandandlakes.com -------------------------------------------------GA LAND SALE - 17 Tracts to choose from.

Creeks, pond sites, wooded, clear cut, etc. Visit our website. stregispaper.com (478)987-9700 St. Regis Paper Co. -------------------------------------------------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.

-------------------------------------------------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

-------------------------------------------------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

Legal Services Creditors Calling? Call Us! The Law Offices of George Castrataro, PA. Serving Clients With Integrity and Compassion 954-573-1444 -------------------------------------------------Proudly serving the South Florida GLBTX Comm. since 1993. Law office’s of Robin L. Bodiford, PA specializes in Bankruptcy, Probate, Wills&Trust.

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Personal Training If you are ready to make a healthier you a lifestyle call Christy Fritch,BS CPR certified 954-445-2540

Professional Services Free Roof Inspections. Free written Detailed Roof Evaluation. By State licensed Roofing Contractor. Lic # RC29027398 (954) 580-1818 Or (561) 955-0700 -------------------------------------------------Butler Plumbing One of South Florida’s best plumbing service companies - Professional plumbing services along with kitchen and bath remodeling.

100% quality work. One year warranty on workmanship. Call 561-613-7338 www.butlerplumbinc.com

REAL ESTATE BANK FORECLOSURE! FLORIDA WATERFRONT CONDOS! SW Coast! Brand new upscale 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,675sf condo. Only $199,900! (Similar unit sold for $399,900) Prime downtown location on the water! Call now (877)888-7571, X 63 -------------------------------------------------BANK FORECLOSURE! FLORIDA WATERFRONT CONDOS! SW Coast! Brand new upscale 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,675sf condo. Only $179,900! (Similar unit sold for $399,900) Prime downtown location on the water! Buy & get $8,000 in flex money for a limited time. Call now (877)888-7571, X63 Terra Mar Island 3/2 Paradise -------------------------------------------------VERY PEACEFUL RESIDENCE Lakeridge house: very private, immaculate XLg 1BR, private gated entry, CAC, WD, tile flooring, walk-in closet, ample storage off street parking, fenced patio ZEN meditation/orchid gardens front/rear VERY quiet. Minutes to Publix, $985/mon.

Call Joe: 954-610-6712.

-------------------------------------------------Auction - Over 110 Properties: AL & FL. October 24th-28th. Commercial, Homes, Condos, Acreage & Lots. Sperry Van Ness www.

BidOnBankREO.com. Auctioneer#1832 Broker#000058515-0 / FL Auctioneer#AU220; Broker#CQ1036111 -------------------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------------------20 Acre Ranch FORECLOSURES! Near Growing El Paso,TX Was $16,900 Now $12,900 $0 Down, take over payments, $99/ mo. Beautiful views, owner financing.

FREE color brochure (800)755-8953 www. sunsetranches.com

Solution to Crossword Puzzle on page 34

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-------------------------------------------------1/1 close to Wilton manors & downtown, half duplex, quiet community, private parking, water/garbage included 600/mo + one month security call 954-736-7583 -------------------------------------------------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)757-6867 ext. 214 -------------------------------------------------Andrews gardens: Oct. 1st Occupancy.

5111 NW 1st Ave., cozy, clean, happy 2/1 private home. Patio, fenced, paver drive, close to everything. 985/mo. (1st + sec.).

954-629-0393.

-------------------------------------------------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)757-6867 ext. 214 -------------------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------------------KELLER WILLIAMS REALTYTed Adcock, Realtor Cell: 954-609-4393 tedftl@aol.com -------------------------------------------------WATERFRONT CONDO LIQUIDATION! SW Florida Coast! Brand new, upscale 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,675sf condo. Only $179,900! (Similar unit sold for $399,900) Prime downtown location on the water!

Call now (877)888-7571, x28 -------------------------------------------------North Carolina Mountain Lakefront lots. New gated waterfront community. Dockable lots with up to 300’ of shoreline, Low insurance, Low property tax. Call Now (800)709-5253 -------------------------------------------------NC mountain property must go.

4.5 acres with outstanding views and privacy. $25,000 OBO, great for home or cabin. (828)394-9298. Ask for Richard -------------------------------------------------DEVELOPER FORCED LIQUIDATION Smoky Mountain TN. Lake Condos & Lots Priced @ Foreclosure/Short sale! Up to 100% Financing/5% interest. 2Acre Lake Lot w/dock, $19,900 (866)434-8969ext100 ------------------------------------------------Two Bedroom Middle River Homes Condo. Two bedroom, two bath condo in pet friendly building with wash/ dryer in unit. Close to Wilton Manors.

First and second floor units available March 1. $975 f/l/s. Jimmy Cunningham licensed Real Estate Agent Castelli RE Services 954-303-7380.

-------------------------------------------------LUSH 2 BEDROOM HOME FOR SALE Oasis close to restaurants & highway Private & landscaped yard for relaxing Hardwood flooring in living room Call Ana Salazar @ Keyes 954-593-3089 -------------------------------------------------2836 NE 23RD ST, Fort Lauderdale, FL $1,095,000.00. A free service of Larry Revier 2810 East Oakland Park Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL MLS # F1130335 • 3733 square feet. 5.00 bedroom(s), 5 bath(s)

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-------------------------------------------------THE SHAPIRO GROUP INC. Residential Property Management LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER. www.shapiroproperty. com 954-434-0175 -------------------------------------------------3321 NE 37TH ST Fort Lauderdale, FLORIDA 33308 Listing # F1113917: 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms. Price: $825,000 call Jason Johnson Office Phone: (954) 563-9889 ------------------------------------------------HOLLYWOOD OCEAN FRONT CONDO FOR SALE ON PENTHOUSE LEVEL 2 Bed/2 Bath, Newly renovated. Only Motivated Buyers. 2,200 sqft. $570,000.

Call 954-328-7412 Ronnie ------------------------------------------------DISCREET PRIVATE SECURE. FT LAUDERDALE BEACH CONDO $169,900. Building & Unit totally renovated. Ocean views from Bedroom Balcony Living Room. Intracostal Apartment elegant. Bob McGlynn Exit Realty. rebobmac@yahoo.com 954-478-6321 -------------------------------------------------GAY ANDREWS AVENUE Large 1/1, all utilities incl, granite, d/w, private fenced tropical yard, all tile, vaulted ceiling, adt security. $750. Call 772-626-1345

Rent/Lease 2/1 DUPLEX, WILTON MANORS 2/1 Duplex, great location, tile floors, fan every room, washer/dryer, dishwasher animals welcome, large fenced yard $1050 Also, front duplex, same amenities $925 -------------------------------------------------1/1 French Doors/Private Patio Middle River Terr, lg. 1/1, tile floors, walk-in closet, your own fenced patio/ garden, pets OK, coin W/D, quiet mostly gay bldg, $795./ mo. 954-791-4195 -------------------------------------------------Middle River Terrace Large 1 Bedroom, Tile Floors, On-site Laundry, Parking, Close to Wilton Drive, Dog Friendly. $750/month 954-815-2550 -------------------------------------------------MIDDLE RIVER / FT LAUDERDALE Spacious 2 bed/1 bath with central air & laundry on-site. 1 mile south of Pride Park.

Quiet & very well taken care of. $850 / month + $700 security.

Call Steve at 561-305-2333 ------------------------------------------------South Middle River / Ft.Lauderdale.

Large 2 BD, 1 Bath Tile Floors, Parking, Lots of Closets. Half a Duplex, $850/month, Large 2BD/1 BA, Central A/C, Tile Floors, Washer/ Dryer Large Updated Kitchen, lots of closets, Fenced Yard, Dog Friendly, Call: 954-815-2550.

-------------------------------------------------1/1 close to Wilton manors & downtown, half duplex, quiet community, private parking, water/garbage included 600/mo + one month security call 954-736-7583 -------------------------------------------------SPACIOUS OFFICE FOR RENT. Office suite in great building available approx 2500 sf set up as offices with conference room in two adjoining suites. Located at 1220 ne 4th ave just south of wilton manors. 954-7634214 To see. Rent $ 2500 with annual lease -------------------------------------------------Andrews gardens: Oct. 1st Occupancy.

5111 NW 1st Ave., cozy, clean, happy 2/1 private home. Patio, fenced, paver drive, close to everything. 985/mo. (1st + sec.).

954-629-0393.

-------------------------------------------------2/2 WILTON MANORS. Quiet area, w/pool, laundry, small pets accepted. First and 1 month deposit. Call Astrid: 954-806-7607.

-------------------------------------------------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

Roommates GAY/Gay Friendly roommate wanted in Boca. Located in Boca Raton, right off Military Trail (north of Palmetto Park).

Available now. 1 Unfurnished bedroom/ 1 Full Bathroom for rent in townhouse. Neighborhood is family friendly, safe and gated. Community has its own pool and tennis court.

Very close to shopping, restaurants, I-95 and schools. Looking for a mature, easy going, gay/gay friendly individual. Non / outdoor smoker preferred. $650.00/ month with a 6 to 12 month lease. Water + Trash included.

Call Jeff 561-315-0746 -------------------------------------------------Room 4 Rent in 2 bed/1 bath.

Clean! $500 mo. includes utilities. North of Sunrise/East of Andrews. Walk to Wilton Manors. Must be gay friendly male/female.

Call 954-297-9270 -------------------------------------------------Roommate wanted to share townhouse in s. pompano. $450 a month. Everything included. Male or female. Call Margie at 954-829-3933.

------------------------------------------------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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And Errata above the photo. The wonderful half page picture of the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida on the back page of last week’s edition was contributed by Pompano Bill, whose name was inadvertently omitted in the lay out process. SFGN apologizes for the error.

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