12/21/11 V2I50 by South Florida Gay News

W S , N E

S T R A I G H T

F A C

H app y H o l i d ay s

from

S o u t h F l o r i d a G ay N e w s s P e C i A l

December 21, 2011 • Volume 2 • Issue 50

I s S u E

A Day in Gay South Florida Page 17

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

page

Man in Drag Shot at McDonald’s

page

12 noon - Enjoying the new floating docks overlooking the Flagler House in West Palm Beach. (L to R) Michael Fowler, Lily, Jerry Johnston, Pete.

HIV Testing at Your Front Door

page

Lawrence King’s Killer Sentenced

page

Last Minute Gift Guide

Winner of the 2011 Stars of the Rainbow Media Star Award

SoundBiteQ Notes from Publisher Norm… New newsworthy news

teams of physicians specialize in progressive therapies that keep you looking and feeling younger, while living a longer, healthier life. They are headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, and offer arterial strength and telomere testing, along with responsible testosterone and growth hormone management therapies. For your free must see night, not only for the locals, but anyone consultation, call 1-888-696-5560. visiting South Florida. Thursdays at the Alibi, with Who is that massage therapist advertising himits three-dollar Long Island Ice Teas, served in self as a trigger point Santa Claus? Why, it’s John an applesauce jug, has become an institution in Maroussas, offering sports and deep tissue Wilton Manors. massages. A private studio with a shower, and Remember, the Yogi Berra line, “no one goes there heaven in his fingers, and you are a touch-tone anymore; it’s too crowded”? That’s what could be away, at 954-999-2240. We are proud to promote said of the Alibi around midnight on Thursdays. more and more distinguished and licensed massage therapists here on our pages, including The crowd flows from the bar to the patio to the roped off parking lot, as mature Chaiya, offering traditional Thai young professionals socialmassage at 954-732-1473, and a ize amicably in a hospitable long time friend, the intuitive dancenvironment. ing fingers of Jim Libonati, at 954-600-5843 Has anyone been up on the weekends around 3 a.m., when Thanks also to Loria Medical the bars are closing? That would for joining our business partners be about the time the Courtadvertising here at SFGN. The yard Café is cooking, and not well-respected Doctor Victor Loria just their scrambled eggs with has over 20 years experience in hickory smoked bacon. hair restoration, and is himself a If you have been to Provincpioneer in the process of FolJim Libonati etown, you know that when the licular Unit Extraction, which clubs close, the crowds gather in front of Spiritus is a minimally invasive procedure involving the Pizza. Well, if you live in the Manors, when our relocation of hair follicles. Similarly, his office offers nightclubs call it a night, it’s time for a late night non-surgical penile enlargement, utilizing needless latte at the Courtyard Café. injections of long acting fillers. You can increase From the Bears at Bill’s, to the drag queens who your hair up here and girth down there- with just did a show, the place is perking and popping offices in Boca Raton and Palm Beach Gardens. with pancakes and energy. You can contact the doctor on his private number, Are you one of the many heart-healthy people 561-779-4042. not going overboard this season, I mean like I do Are you trying to reach the growing LGBT comat all these holiday cocktail parties? Well, if you are, munity on a limited budget, but still looking to keep let me introduce you to ‘Organic Catering and your name out there? We have marketplace ads for as little as $200 a month, but they still distinctively Events,’ which provides elegant entertaining, and is a certified Green business. It’s a concept created pop out off the page.Yes, we have credible content and solid news, but our business is also designed by Chef Marci Boland, who has now even to help your business. And don’t forget, the third offered a couple of food and recipe columns for issue of our glossy quarterly magazine comes out SFGN, at 954-568-2383. next month, with most advertising spaces already Speaking of health, Centurion is the nation’s premiere science-based age management center. committed. Contact our sales department at 954 With treatment facilities across the country, their 530-4970. submitted photo

knew there was a reason I liked Colorado more than just for Aspen Gay Ski Week next month, and its decriminalization of marijuana. It’s because 7,500 sports fans have joined a Denver resident’s campaign on Change. org, inviting the Denver Broncos to become the first National Football League team to make an ‘It Gets Better’ video, warning about the dangers of bullying LGBT youth. You can watch your favorite football games Sundays, and now NBA teams tooevery night at Sidelines on Wilton Drive. A new pulsating laser light show and a hot DJ have turned the Manor at 2345 Wilton Drive as the new place to be on Friday nights. The last few weekends have seen crowds line up outside the door to make it to the dance floor, vibrating with sound and sweat for its 18 and over teen night, once billed as ‘Bubble Gum Fridays.’ “It’s like the old Coliseum,” commented Chris Rickey, from Davie, “the music is awesome, the light show is great, and the computer generated graphics on the big screen give you an amazing buzz.” Everyone knows that the Alibi has become a

Dancing Fingers, Pulsating Clubs, Organic Food, Highlight Holidaze.

December 21, 2011 • Volume 2 • Issue 50

Editorial Offices 2520 N. Dixie Highway • Wilton Manors, FL 33305 Phone: 954-530-4970 FAX: 954-530-7943

Norm Kent Publisher norm.kent@sfgn.com Pier Angelo Guidugli

Chief Executive Officer Creative Director. . . . . . . . . George Dauphin george.dauphin@sfgn.com Online Website Director. . . . . Dennis Jozefowicz Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Bistolfi Office Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Swinford

Editorial Editor in Chief. . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Parsley jason.parsley@sfgn.com Arts/Entertainment Editor . . . JW Arnold jw@prdconline.com Arts Correspondent. . . . . . . . Mary Damiano Business Editor . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Gary Senior Features Correspondents . . . . . . . . . . T ony Adams Jesse Monteagudo Correspondents. . . . . . . . . . . E d Donato Donald Cavanaugh Lisa Lucas Denise Royal Michael Anguille Contributing Columnists. . . . W ayne Besen Susan Estrich Brian McNaught Victoria Michaels Leslie Robinson Dana Rudolph David Webb Health Columnist. . . . . . . . . . Peter Jackson Editorial Cartoonists. . . . . . . K arl Hampe Darryl Smith

Sales

Marketing Director. . . . . . . . . Sales Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . Miami/Dade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sales Associate . . . . . . . . . . . .

J ohn Fugate Mike Trottier Terri Esterby Edwin Neimann

National Sales Representative.Rivendell Media todd@rivendellmedia.com Distribution Manager. . . . . . . JR Davis South Florida Gay News.com is published weekly on Wednesdays. Our paper is a member of the Associated Press. The views and opinions expressed within this publication, in bylined columns, stories, and letters to the editor are those of the writers expressing them. They do not represent the opinions of South Florida Gay News.com, Inc., or the Publisher. They are included to promote free speech and diversity of thought. You should not presume the sexual orientation of individuals based on their names or pictorial representations in SFGN, and it would be careless to do so. For the sake of readable newswriting, the word “gay” in SFGN should, when relevant, be interpreted to be inclusive of the entire gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered community. All of the material that appears in SFGN, both online at www. southfloridagaynews.com, and in our print edition, including articles used in conjunction with our contract with the Associated Press and our columnists, is protected under federal copyright and intellectual property laws, and is jealously guarded by the newspaper. Thus, nothing published may be reprinted in whole or part without getting written consent from the Publisher of SFGN, at his law office, Kent & Cormican, P.A., 110 Southeast 6th Street, Suite 1970, Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33301. SFGN, as a private corporation, reserves the right to enforce its own standards regarding the suitability of advertising copy, illustrations and photographs. Copyright©2011 South Florida Gay News.com, Inc.

Associated Press Florida Press Association National Gay and Lesbian Journalists Association

December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

Local News

Man in Drag Shot while Robbing a McDonald’s in West Palm Beach

By Jennifer Sorentrue

The Palm Beach Post via The Sun Sentinel

submitted photo

EST PALM BEACH A man died this morning after being shot by an officer while trying to rob a McDonald’s restaurant on Okeechobee Boulevard near Congress Avenue. A homeland security agent walked into the restaurant at 2421 Okeechobee Boulevard just after midnight and shot the man as he was trying to rob the eatery, West Palm Beach Police Spokesman Chase Scott said.

The man, whose name was not released by police, was taken to St. Mary’s Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries. The man was dressed as a woman at the time of the robbery, Scott said.

December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

National News

By Mike Anguille

on’t want to “come to the test?” Worry not. It’ll come to you. At least that’ll be the case if Dr. Susan Little, Professor of Medicine and head of UCSD’s Anti-Viral Research Center’s “Lead the Way” campaign, has her way. Starting in 2011, Dr. Little and her colleagues began going door to door with a mobile HIV testing vehicle, certified testing technicians, and an advanced HIV testing lab aimed at bringing awareness to the community about the necessity of HIV testing. They also hope to help increase the number of people being tested from representative portions of the American population as a whole rather than allowing the confinement of testing to populations who are “assumed”

to be at higher risk of contracting the virus. This year she focused her efforts in specific locations in the San Diego area and, on World AIDS day, Dec. 1, took to the streets. Literally. “We didn’t pick these locations these two zip codes in particular because of proximity. Rather, we picked them because they are both highly representative of the varying demographics that make up the US population and most important, because increased testing helps validate the advances being made with new treatments and helps raise general community awareness about the disease,” Little says. She adds that less than 50 percent of the population have been tested for HIV/AIDS. This not only negatively affects the usage of new treatment modalities, but can skew the

Kenny Goldberg

‘Lead the Way’ Campaign Brings Testing to Your Front Door

UCSD’s Dr. Susan Little

actual proportions of the population that are more likely to carry HIV/AIDS. In fact, one of her colleagues and manager of community outreach and relations, Joshua Romero, says the myth that HIV/ AIDS is confined to gays still persists in the community. “Statistically, the population with the highest rate of HIV/AIDS are actually heterosexual black women,” Romero says. This statistic, while perhaps not set in stone due to the lack of individuals willing to be tested, is part of what “Lead the Way” is aiming to better define. The campaign hopes to not only better identify communities which may be more susceptible to the disease, but to catch it in its early stages and apply new treatments to early stage patients. “Less than 5 percent of people who choose to get tested find out they are positive,” Romero says. “And what is difficult is that the majority of those people who do choose to get tested are men between the ages of 21 and 30. A little over 20 percent of those tested are women. And really, the whole cause is to show people that everyone needs to be tested, not just a certain community.” He adds that, in addition to the test itself, those who do agree to be tested in the door-to-door campaign (roughly 4 percent of the approximately 80,000 potential participants) are surveyed via a short questionnaire, which is not based on sexuality. Instead, he says, they’re asked questions

relating to why they chose never to be tested before. “Sexual orientation is of little difference to this cause. We want to find out first, why people aren’t getting tested, second, make them aware of why they need to be tested and last, make sure they understand it’s not something to be afraid of.” Romero says the group is in the process of posting the survey online so those who don’t feel comfortable answering the questions on-site can do so in the privacy of their own homes and on their own time. “All we want to do is let people know that they need to be tested and why. Then we can truly go in to action,” he adds. That action is to take the doorto-door campaign countywide and then hopefully, nationwide. Dr. Little looks at the campaign as less of a demographic study and more of a reason to encourage those not knowing they have AIDS to seek treatment. “My specialty is acute diagnosis, and that means that with this door-todoor campaign, not only are we taking a regular test to determine status, we are taking blood and sending it to a lab to have it analyzed for those anti-bodies which are just forming that will possibly cause a false negative at the moment, but lead to a positive diagnosis in as little as months down the road once they develop.” Still, the focus of Dr. Little and all of her colleagues aside from awareness is helping the community that lives with HIV/ AIDS receive proper treatment. “Drugs for HIV/AIDS have progressed to the point where no longer are you immediately issued a death sentence when you’re diagnosed as positive,” Romero says. Indeed, diagnosis is more a step than a condemnation as far as he sees it. “At this point, it’s almost like being diagnosed with any other ailment,” he says. There are effective treatments available for people with HIV/AIDS that allow them to live relatively normal, long lives after being diagnosed with the disease.” The kicker, of course, is that people need to get tested and be treated, both Little and Romero says. And if San Diego is any indication of what’s to come in the future, perhaps the day will soon come where the HIV/ AIDS testing van will arrive at doors across America. A correspondent for the South Florida Gay News, Michael Anguille can be reached for more information on this story via E-mail at Manguill@gmail.com or through reaching out to the editorial staff of the SFGN.

December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

December 21, 2011 â&#x20AC;˘ SouthFloridaGayNews.com

Queer Speak

We’re always been mutually respectful of each other... What it does harm is that, when there are family times together, to really focus on the family aspect of it and to remember that, at the end of the day, we are a family. The catch is that, when we leave the family table, or when we leave the Christmas gathering, [Newt] and Callista have way more rights than my wife Rebecca and I do. – Candace Gingrich-Jones (Youth and Campus Outreach for HRC): commenting on her relationship with her brother, presidential candidate Newt Gingrich

submitted photo

21st Century Quotes on Being Gay

December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

December 21, 2011 â&#x20AC;˘ SouthFloridaGayNews.com

SFGN BRIEFS

to double these numbers again next year.” Kids in Distress Dental Program walked away with more than $6,000 in donations, Sun Serve collected $4,000, and the Broward House topped the night with $17,000.

Local News

Toy Story Fundraiser a Smashing Success

Molly Earnest, Esq. and Paula Tighe, Esq. representing YOUR life for over 20 years in South Florida. n

Residential & Commercial Closings

Short Sale Negotiations

Foreclosures

Real Estate & Business Contracts

Estate Planning & Probate

Incorporations

Buying & Selling of Businesses

Representation Before Governmental Agencies Creditor’s Rights /Collections

954.525.5644 103 NE 4th Street | Fort Lauderdale www.EarnestLaw.com

Courtesy of B-Cycle

he second annual “A Toy’s Story 2: A Night for Giving” held at The Manor last week raised more than $25,000 that will be distributed among several local charities including SunServe, Broward House, Kids in Distress, SMA, Pet Project, Kids in Distress Dental Program, Knock Out Cancer, and The Covenant House. Additionally more than 1,000 unwrapped toys were collected. More than 420 guests attended the event. “I am so moved to see the outpour of support from everyone,” said Host Marc Silverstone of Equilibrium Events. “This goes beyond our expectations and I cannot wait

New Bike Sharing Program Launched

ity Commissioner Charlotte Rodstrom announced that Fort Lauderdale, in conjunction with Broward County and other cities, will launch a new bike-sharing program across the area, titled, ‘B-Cycle.’ Rodstrom is a strong advocate of the program. There will initially be 10 stations in the city where bikes can be rented or dropped off, with others in Hollywood and Pompano Beach. More stations will be set up later. There will be 200 bikes available around the county at the launch for use by anyone 18 and older. To rent bikes, residents and tourists can register on the B-Cycle website – http://broward.bcycle.com – or at the bike-sharing stations. People may purchase day, weekly and annual passes to use the bikes. Locations can be checked online. They include Seabreeze Blvd at the corner of Las Olas, Esplanade Park, George English Park, and Art Serve. The county retained B-Cycle LLC to start and manage the program. Such bikesharing programs have quickly expanded around the world and include such cities as Denver, Minneapolis, Chicago, San Antonio and Washington, D.C. The B-Cycle bikes are equipped with computers to track mileage, calories burned and carbon offsets. Riders can monitor their personal fitness and see their contributions to the county’s green efforts.

National News

Navy Linguist Reinstated After Gay Ban Discharge

Navy linguist discharged under the now-repealed military policy banning homosexuals from serving openly has been reinstated and he’s heading for the Monterey Defense Language Institute. The Los Angeles Times says 29-year-old Petty Officer 2nd Class Jase Daniels was sworn back into the Navy on Monday in San Diego. Daniels was discharged in 2007 after he was featured in a Stars & Stripes newspaper article about gay military personnel. Daniels, who served a year in Kuwait before his discharge, is a Hebrew linguist. He will study Farsi, which is spoken in Iran and Afghanistan. Daniels was one of three plaintiffs in a 2010 case challenging the military ``don’t ask, don’t tell’’ policy. Reinstatement bids by an Air Force major and an Air Force staff sergeant are pending.

U.S. Gay Bishop Responds to Rick Perry Ad

he Episcopal Church’s first openly gay bishop says Republican presidential hopeful Rick Perry has hit a new low with a campaign ad attacking President Barack Obama on gay rights and religion. The ad is intended to appeal to Christian conservatives who typically dominate the Iowa caucuses, which are the first vote on the road to the 2012 presidential election. The ad features the Texas governor saying there’s something wrong in America when gays can serve openly in the military but kids can’t pray in schools. Bishop Gene Robinson of New Hampshire responded Tuesday with an opinion piece in The Washington Post newspaper in which he says Perry would be pathetic if he weren’t so infuriating. Robinson says someone who aspires to be commander in chief shouldn’t denigrate the gay and lesbian soldiers he would lead. New Hampshire holds the first election primary Jan. 10.

Cops Bothering Gays in Kent County Parks

ctivists in the Grand Rapids area say sheriff’s deputies have been unfairly targeting gay men in Kent County parks. Critics told county commissioners Tuesday that undercover officers are entrapping gay men through casual conversation or arresting them for holding hands. Attorney Miriam Aukerman of the American Civil Liberties Union says there’s nothing wrong with gay men flirting in a park. Kent County Sheriff Larry Stelma denies that anyone is being arrested for holding hands. He says deputies are just trying to keep parks safe for everyone. Michigan law bars someone from using a public place to invite someone to commit a “lewd or immoral act.’’ Aukerman says that could apply to any bar on weekends. The Grand Rapids Press says county lawyers plan to offer the accused more rights.

Same-sex Penguin Pair Find Female Partners

t appears a female has come between one of Canada’s celebrity couples. Toronto’s zoo split up a pair of male penguins last month whose affection for each other drew headlines and jokes about “Brokeback Iceberg.’’ The zoo said Monday that Buddy and Pedro have been officially separated and Buddy has mated with a female. Pedro has yet to get lucky, but officials say it’s not for a lack of trying. The birds’ separation was one zoo officials said was necessary because penguins are an endangered species and the two needed to mate with females. The African penguins had shared the nest they built since coming to the zoo about a year ago. Curator Tom Mason describes their bond as social – not sexual – and says when the birds rejoin the general population, they are likely to stay with their female matches go their separate ways. The story of the pair, who came to be known as Toronto’s “gay penguins,’’ went viral online, leading to cheeky YouTube videos. Late-night TV comics jumped into the icy waters of penguin passion. Jimmy Kimmel riffed on the story during a recent monologue, calling it ``Brokeback Iceberg’’ and claiming the lovebirds were spotted at a Lady Gaga concert Buddy, who is 21, had a female mate for 10 years and produced some offspring before his partner died. Pedro, 10, has yet to produce any offspring.

December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

By Frank Jordans

Obama Ambassador Blocked After LGBT Editorial By Donna Cassata

UN Official Tells Nations to End Gay Executions Associated Press

Associated Press

Courtesy of US State Dpt.

he U.N.’s top human rights official he Senate blocked on Monday urged countries Thursday to abolPresident Barack Obama’s nomiish legal discrimination against gays, nee to be ambassador to El Salvaincluding the death penalty for consensual dor as Republicans opposed the selection sex, days after the U.S. government said over unfounded rumors that her boyfriend it would use foreign aid and diplomacy to of years ago was a Cuban spy and new conpromote gay equal rights. servative outrage over a summertime op-ed The U.N.’s High Commissioner for Huon gay rights. man Rights, Navi Pillay, said governments Mari Carmen Aponte, a Washington lawshould also outlaw all forms of abuse based yer and Hispanic activist, has served as amon sexual orientation and set the same age bassador in San Salvador since September of consent for heterosexual and homo2010 after Obama, in response to Republisexual activity. can opposition to her nomination, made her Navi Pillay’s appeal came in a report a recess appointee. Her temporary tenure is released Thursday to the 47-nation U.N. to run out at the end of the year. Human Rights Council, which in June passed “Today’s filibuster is one more example the global body’s first resoof the type of political lution condemning anti-gay posturing and partidiscrimination. That vote was sanship the American hailed as historic by the United people are tired of States, European countries and seeing in Washington,’’ others, but decried by some press secretary Jay CarAfrican and Muslim nations. ney said in a statement. “On the basis of the informaA filibuster is a Senate tion presented (in this report), tactic to prevent a vote a pattern of human rights violaby tying the chamber tions emerges that demands a with debate. response,’’ Pillay said. “Whether it’s allow“Governments and intering up or down votes governmental bodies have on our representaoften overlooked violence and tives to the Western Mari Carmen Aponte discrimination based on sexual Hemisphere, allowing orientation and gender identity,’’ she said. consumers to have someone looking out for The report criticizes the continued their interests, or extending and expanding existence of death penalty punishment for the payroll tax cut for the middle class, Resame-sex relations in at least five counpublicans in Congress need to stop thinking tries – Iran, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, Sudan about the next election and start putting and Yemen – as well as legislation explicitly the best interests of the American people criminalizing gays in 76 countries. first,’’ Carney said. Last week, President Barack Obama Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Ddirected government agencies to make Nev., left open the possibility of trying to sure U.S. diplomacy and foreign assistance vote again at a later date. promote gay rights and fight discrimination. On a vote of 49-37, the Senate refused At the same time, U.S. Secretary of State to move ahead with the nomination despite Hillary Rodham Clinton, in a speech to pleas from Democrats. Sen. Harry Reid, diplomats in Geneva, compared the struggle leader of the majority Democrats, left open for gay equality to difficult passages toward the possibility of trying to vote again at a women’s rights and racial equality. later date. The U.S., and Pillay’s report, stopped Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez called short of backing gay marriage. But the her an “excellently qualified Latina who is U.N. report cites human rights experts being politically discriminated against.’’ as saying countries have an obligation to ensure “unmarried same-sex couples are For the complete article, treated in the same way and entitled to go to: sfgn.com/ambassador the same benefits as unmarried oppositesex couples.’’

December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

P e r s o n a l I n j u ry • f r e e c o n s u ltat I o n

Jeffrey Seth Selzer, eSQ. • Scott A. WeiSS, eSQ. IsLANd CItY CENtEr ACross From stork’s 2550 Northeast 15th aveNue • WiltoN MaNors, Florida 33305

Let us review your present documents at no charge!

954-567-4444

Fast Relief from Pain Coast Chiropractic Injury & Wellness Center Dr. Troy Lomasky

Graduate, New York Chiropractic College

954.463.3036

2608 NE 16th Ave., Wilton Manors FL LIC # MM13657

“We treat you like part of the family!”

WALK-INS EMERGENCIES

Become a client for life • Last Will and Testament • Living Will • Health Care Power of Attorney with HIPAA Release • Durable Financial Power of Attorney

399.00

The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience.

Affordable Estate Planning Packages From Your Neighborhood Law Firm Personal Injury • no fees/costs If no recoVery

December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

Full Charge Bookkeeping Services

December 21, 2011 â&#x20AC;˘ SouthFloridaGayNews.com

By Associated Press

ENTURA, California (AP) A U.S. teenager was sentenced on Monday to 21 years in state prison for shooting a gay student in the back of the head, killing him during a computer lab class three years ago. Brandon McInerney, 17, didn’t speak at the hearing but his lawyer Scott Wippert said his client was sorry for killing 15-yearold Larry King. “He feels deeply remorseful and stated repeatedly if he could go back and take back what he did he would do it in a heartbeat, Wippert said. King’s family said they couldn’t forgive their son’s killer. “You took upon yourself to be a bully and to hate a smaller kid, wanting to be the big man on campus,” King’s father, Greg King, said on behalf of his wife. “You have left a big hole in my heart where Larry was and it can never be filled.” In a deal reached with Ventura County prosecutors last month, McInerney agreed to avoid a retrial and to plead guilty to second-degree murder, as well as one count each of voluntary manslaughter and use of a firearm.

A mistrial was declared in September when jurors couldn’t reach a unanimous decision on the degree of guilt. Several jurors said after McInerney’s trial that he shouldn’t have been tried as an adult. Leading up to the February 2008 killing, teachers and students saw a dispute growing between King and McInerney, who shot King twice in the head in a computer lab at E.O Green Junior High School. McInerney, then 14, had reached an emotional breaking point after King made repeated, unwanted sexual advances toward him and other boys, defense lawyers said. In the weeks leading up to the shooting, school administrators allowed King to wear heels and makeup because federal law provides the right of students to express their sexual orientation. The case drew widespread attention because of its shocking premise and raised questions about how schools should deal with students and sexual identity issues. Comic Ellen DeGeneres, a lesbian, weighed in on her talk show shortly after the shooting and said gays shouldn’t be treated as second-class citizens. Because of pretrial publicity, the trial was moved from Ventura County to

submitted photo

Calif. Teen Sentenced for Killing Gay Student

Lawrence King

Los Angeles. Prosecutors said the shooting in front of stunned classmates was first-degree murder and that McInerney should be punished as an adult. They argued the shooting was a hate crime, an aspect jurors rejected, after authorities found white supremacist mate-

Mississippi Mayor’s Gay Sex Shop Purchase Billed to City By Associated Press

OUTHAVEN, Miss. Receipts show Southaven Mayor Greg Davis, a Republican who ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 2008 on a family-values platform, charged the city $67 for a purchase at a gay sex shop in Canada. The Mississippi auditor on Nov. 2 demanded Davis pay back more than $170,000 for personal expenses billed to taxpayers. There are no criminal charges from the auditor’s investigation. The FBI confirmed Dec. 7 that it is investigating Davis after the auditor’s probe showed possible violations of federal laws. The Commercial Appeal reported Friday that Davis has repaid about $96,000. Southaven is a suburb of Memphis, Tenn., and has grown rapidly in recent years. With a 2010 population of 48,982, it is now Mississippi’s third-largest city. The auditor’s office provided Southaven officials with copies of Davis’ receipts. Aldermen originally approved paying the may-

or’s expenses and now say they’re reviewing hundreds of pages of the documents to see whether some of the receipts were for legitimate city business. The Commercial Appeal reported it obtained Davis’ receipts through a Freedom of Information request to Southaven. The newspaper reports Davis billed the city for expensive dinners and thousands of dollars in liquor. Although officials are allowed to charge for business meals, it was not immediately clear how many of Davis’ food and liquor purchases were for business. The auditor’s office confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday that Davis billed the city for the $67 purchase at Priape, which describes itself on its website as “Canada’s premiere gay lifestyle store and sex shop.” Davis declined to comment on the expenses, saying his attorney had told him not to talk. “I can’t say anything,” Davis told the AP on Friday. The 45-year-old mayor told The Com-

December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

mercial Appeal he doesn’t remember what he bought at the sex shop, which he visited on a recruitment trip with warehouse developers. Davis, who divorced this year, told The Commercial Appeal on Thursday that he is gay. It was the first time he had said so publicly. “At this point in my life and in my career, while I have tried to maintain separation between my personal and public life, it is obvious that this can no longer remain the case,” Davis said. “While I have performed my job as mayor, in my opinion, as a very conservative, progressive individual and still continue to be a very conservative individual I think that it is important that I discuss the struggles I have had over the last few years when I came to the realization that I am gay.” Alderman Ronnie Hale said he and his colleagues are reviewing receipts to find spending they remember as city business to try to accurately show the amount Davis must repay.

rials in his home. Defense attorneys, who unsuccessfully argued to keep the case in juvenile court, said it was voluntary manslaughter because McInerney lost control of his emotions. They said the teen was beaten by his father and was described as a bright student who lost his motivation. King’s father also blamed the school district for not doing more to address the brewing feud between the two teens and their son’s flamboyant behavior. “Instead of protecting him from himself and his poor impulse control, they enabled and encouraged him to become more and more provocative,” Greg King said. King’s family and Deputy District Attorney Maeve Fox wore buttons with the teen’s face on it, while some of McInerney’s supporters wore powder blue wristbands that read “Save Brandon.” After serving nearly four years since King’s slaying, with the additional 21 years McInerney will be released just before his 39th birthday. His murder conviction will be stayed, and the plea deal calls for McInerney to be given the harshest sentence under California law for voluntary manslaughter 11 years and use of a firearm 10 years, prosecutors said. McInerney is ineligible for time served or good behavior because he pleaded guilty to murder.

Hale said he had examined roughly onethird of the stack by Friday and recognized some that were connected to municipal meetings. “I feel like the majority of the receipts are legitimate,” Hale told AP. “It’s just that he doesn’t have documentation.” Hale acknowledged Davis appears to have spent city money on personal purchases, but said he supports Davis continuing as mayor. “His heart is with the city of Southaven,” Hale said. “Has he made some questionable expenses? Sure he has.” Hale said he has “absolutely no comment on the mayor’s personal life.” Hale said the city has hired an additional finance official and tightened requirements for reimbursement in April. Davis served in the Mississippi House before he was elected mayor. As a legislator and a 2008 congressional candidate, he talked frequently about being a fiscal conservative. During the congressional campaign, his then-wife, Suzann Davis, talked about her husband’s conservative values. “I know Greg’s heart,” she said in a TV ad. “He has a strong faith in God, and no one will fight harder for all our families.”

SFGN Editorial

December 21, 2011

One Day in our Lives Captures Every Other Day Norm Kent, Publisher

t’s been said many times that a picture our community. Most of us do not live our is worth a thousand words. This issue life in the headlines. We just wake up, go to work, do our jobs, love our parents, raise our of SFGN embodies that notion. Last year, the standard of all gay monthlies, families, partner with our friends, and tie The Advocate, came up with the unique idea our shoelaces one at a time. We are ordinary of asking its readers to submit photos captur- people doing ordinary things and living ing portraits and events of their lives on a spe- ordinary lives -- which makes us extraorcific date. The result was a spectacular photo dinary and exceptional. “If Athens shall appear great to you,” collage entitled ‘A Day in wrote Pericles, “considGay America,’ er that her greatness was first published purchased by decent by The Advocate people doing their duty in November of with dignity and honor 2010. Their secevery day.” ond annual photo This newspaper emproject inspired braces the LGBT comme to say, ‘Why munity in all its breadth Not Us?’ and with all its diverse We chose the dimensions. This phodate November 12, tographic supplement 2011, and we asked captures snapshots of you, our readers, one day, but it mirrors to send us pictures our lives every day. of how you lived From the professionyour life on that als who led our team day. The response to the anonymous was awesome. Thus amateurs who simbegat ‘A Day in Gay ply submitted snapSouth Florida.’ Am shots, we capture I ever proud and ey West K in ay aw the heart and soul grateful for your reOliver Rock of our lives. After all, our lives as LGBT sponse and participation! There were so many contributions community members are simply a mirror and we could not print them all, but you have reflection of the larger community we are touched my heart as the year comes to an a part of, and not apart from. It is why next end. You have showed me that you care month, in the New Year, when SFGN.com, our quarterly magazine, publishes its third about us as much as we care about you. We are here to record the LGBT life of issue, it will be renamed ‘The Mirror.’ KJ TUcker

A Day in th Gay Sou Florida

Letter to the Editor

Gay Softball League Responds to SFGN Article Dear Editor, We deeply appreciate your coverage on the settlement of the lawsuit filed against NAGAAA by the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) calling into question the legality of limiting the participation of non-LGBT persons in the Gay Softball World Series (GSWS). In response to the article we would like to reiterate NAGAAA’s commitment to both welcoming and encouraging inclusion and diversity. It is one of our core values. It is also important to maintain both the spirit and welcoming culture LGBT athletes experience and enjoy at the GSWS. We continue to believe and the courts have upheld that we have the legal right to define our organization’s participation. Fortunately, judgments in three key pre-trial motions have given iron-clad strength to right of self-governance, leaving only the question of the treatment of the protesters themselves during the protest process. While clearly winning on the legal rights of our organization to operate within the parameters we ourselves define, the NAGAAA executive committee determined it to be in our organization’s best interests to settle the non-legal claims raised by the plaintiffs and have therefore made the following concessions: NAGAAA recognizes that the disqualification of the San Francisco D2 team was not consistent with our intention of being inclusive of bisexual players and conducting its Protest Hearings in a manner that does not cause undue offense; and NAGAAA confirms that its records will be amended to reflect the participation of the Plaintiffs and their team in the 2008 GSWS, including the results of all games played by D2, and that D2 is recognized as a second place winner, and will be awarded a second place trophy, for that Series. We are pleased the plaintiffs are satisfied and feel strongly that we as an organization have been vindicated. We are also pleased to be able to put this Please send your letters to: matter to rest, once and for all.

Write to the Editor

Roy Melani Commissioner of the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA)

Letters to the Editor, SFGN 2520 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors, FL 33305 OR EMAIL: jason.parsley@sfgn.com

December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

McNaught’s Notes

Seatbelt Extenders for the Selfish?

By Brian McNaught

t always makes me sad when I see an obese person on an airplane need to ask for a seatbelt extender and look self-conscious. Some passengers look away, trying to spare the person any more embarrassment than he or she seems to be feeling already. I try instead to make eye contact, nod, and smile as warmly as I can. Do you think there are seatbelt extenders for the selfish? If the manifestation of our egos got on a plane, do you think the self-obsessed would want us to look away as they asked for extra help to fit safely into their seat? Would eye contact, a nod, and a warm smile comfort them? A local friend recently told me about a Haitian-born girl in a nearby elementary school whose classmates avoid her because she smells so bad. Her teacher learned that her family couldn’t afford soap. They had to choose between rice and Ivory. This is not in the slums of India, but rather in a shiny U.S. city of economic success. Because my world is heavily populated with LGBT people, I’m more keenly aware of my own community’s giving habits. It’s always made me very proud to reflect on the angels of mercy who responded with such courage during the worst of the AIDS epidemic. I feel badly that today’s gay and lesbian youth have little or no awareness of that period of our history. Knowing more about the heroic sacrifices made by older gay people might make a difference in the self-esteem of our youth, and in their attitudes about giving back to the community. This is the season for giving, but I’m one of those people who hate asking others for money. I’d rather grab the restaurant bill than wait for others to share the expense. But lately I have been asking other people for money to support the really important work of the Stonewall National Museum &

Archives. It’s a project that Ray and I have poured ourselves into because the museum is not just finding and saving stories of our community’s survival and success, but is also telling them to today’s and tomorrow’s gay and straight youths. I don’t equate Stonewall with the unwashed local schoolgirl, but this process of extending my hand for help has often underscored for me the contrast between need and greed. There’s a powerful scene in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol in which Scrooge watches from his window as ghosts of the rich try to throw coins of assistance to a starving mother and child. This one paragraph has impacted my life more than anything else Dickens wrote. The air was filled with phantoms, wandering hither and thither in restless haste, and moaning as they went. Every one of them wore chains like Marley’s Ghost; some few (they might be guilty governments) were linked together; none were free. Many had been personally known to Scrooge in their lives. He had been quite familiar with one old ghost, in a white waistcoat, with a monstrous iron safe attached to its ankle, who “ cried piteously at being unable to assist a wretched woman with an infant, whom it saw below, upon a door-step. The misery with them all was, clearly, that they sought to interfere, for good, in human matters, and had lost the power for ever. Ray and I live like princes, never – wanting for a thing. Oh, we don’t have servants, or own a jet, a yacht, any priceless masterpieces, or a cas-

December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

tle, but we have everything we want and need, which makes us rich. As such, we feel a responsibility to share our good fortune with those in need. Sometimes it’s in little ways, like giving a dollar each time we’re approached by a homeless person at a stoplight, or contributing to the food bank each time we check out at the grocery store. We support food programs for kids with HIV in Tanzania, and the repair of poor children’s teeth in Peru. We give to nearly every non-

The misery with them all was,

profit that works on behalf of our community, though lately we’ve been cutting back on the size of our gifts to groups that have huge corporate sponsorships. We also feel the responsibility to leave our wealth to the LGBT community rather than to the Church that condemns us, to a relative whose life has nothing to do with ours, or to a pet. Currently, our estate goes to Stonewall. As I age, I’ve become more conscious of the arbitrariness of things we humans have created in our search for purpose, such as country and state borders, calendar months and days, and the value we assign things. I wonder more and more about why we kill each other in the name of what I think of as imaginary people in the sky? Why do we call the Bible the “Good Book,” or the Pope the “Holy Father?” But mostly, I’ve become aware of the injustice of the way our human family lives. It’s embarrassing to think that we spend as much as we do on jewelry, dogs, referendums, political campaigns, perfumes, amusements, and fine food when a little schoolgirl in the U.S. smells because her family can’t afford soap. Who, do you imagine, will be the people and the causes we will want to throw coins at when we are phantoms in misery? Will LGBT people wish they had spent more on educating our youths than on expensive rings and trips to New York for Broadway shows? Will our selfishness cause any of us to need seatbelt extenders for our egos when we board the plane for our next adventure? And how will we feel if the friendless, Haitian-born youngster is sitting next to us?

clearly, that they sought to interfere, for good, in human matters, and had lost the power for ever.” Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol

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 Brian-McNaught.com for more information.

December 21, 2011 â&#x20AC;˘ SouthFloridaGayNews.com

s P e C i A l

I s S u E

A Day inGay South Florida On November 12, 2011 we assigned our photographers to capture one day in the life of South Florida’s LGBT community. We also asked residents to submit photos as well. Too often in the news we read about politicians or celebrities. Rarely do we hear about the people that actually make up the LGBT community – us. From the waiters and hairdressers to the retirees and bankers. That’s why in this issue we wanted to celebrate the lives everyday people. These photos are a reminder that the LGBT community is numerous anddiverse – that we shop at the farmer’s market, take early morning jogs, get haircuts, work, celebrate and play. This issue is a reminder that all our community really wants is to be treated the same as our straight counterparts. And these photos show that we are the same. We do the same things. We live and enjoy the same lives. We are the same. Additional photos are available online. Go to SFGN.com/GSFday

1:00 AM We begin the day with DJ Chi Chi LaRue and Gary working their magic at the Boardwalk in Fort Lauderdale. Photo by J.R. Davis.

1:00 AM December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

A Day inGay South Florida

3:00 AM

8:15 AM

3:00 AM Austin Harris leaving work at the Boardwalk in Fort Lauderdale. Photo by JR Davis. 8:15 AM Adam Dansby, 22, just waking up and checking his iPhone in his new home in Wellington. 8:41 AM Stephen Grubb, 48, takes a morning run with the Front Runners LGBT group. Grubb started running with the Front Runners in the 1980â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and is now the Fort Lauderdale chapter president. Photo by Stephanie Shacter.

8:41 AM 18

December 21, 2011 â&#x20AC;˘ SouthFloridaGayNews.com

A Day inGay South Florida

10:15 AM

10:15 AM The swimmers from the Get Amped with GLAAD 1.5 mile swim on Fort Lauderdale Beach pose for a group shot before the big race. Many of the swimmers are involved in the Hammerhead Aquatics swim team, a LGBT friendly club. Photo by Stephanie Shacter.

11:00 AM

10:20 AM Jim Fetter, 49, prepares for the swim on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Fetter, originally from Ohio, is a member of the Hammerhead Aquatics swim team. Photo by Stephanie Shacter. 11:00 AM Michael Holtz, Get Amped swim event organizer, congratulates a swimmer on his 2nd place achievement on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Photo by Stephanie Shacter.

10:20 AM December 21, 2011 â&#x20AC;˘ SouthFloridaGayNews.com

A Day inGay South Florida

11:35 AM 11:35 AM Victor Diaz-Herman, executive director of Pridelines Youth Services in Miami. 12:20 PM Jim Bobick, 40, paints in his studio near Las Olas Boulevard. Photo by Paul Domenick. 12:52 PM Christiana Dekaj, age 17, makes a sandwich for a patron at Stork’s Bakery in Wilton Manors. Photo by Paul Domenick.

12:20 PM

12:52 PM

December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

A Day inGay South Florida

12:53 PM 12:53 PM Beth Amado of Boca Raton attending a convention at The Marriott in Fort Lauderdale. 1:30 PM Frank Altieri, 50, sells homemade soups to customers. Altieri is one of the Wilton Manors Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market creators and organizers. Originally from New York, Altieri has been in the catering business for 30 years. Photo by Stephanie Shacter.

1:30 PM

December 21, 2011 â&#x20AC;˘ SouthFloridaGayNews.com

A Day inGay South Florida

2:00 PM

2:15 PM 2:55 PM

2:00 PM from Left to Right: Barbie, Jennifer, Penny, Krissy, Teena and Julie Seaver. A Saturday afternoon with friends watching the Gators lose to South Carolina at The Bar Lake Worth. 2:15 PM Greg Yeager, 24, works part time at The Pride Factory in Fort Lauderdale. He shows us his lovely skivvies. Photo by Paul Domenick. 2:45 PM David Bucher, 67, laughs as usual with his customers at Out of the Closet in Wilton Manors. David has worked there since it opened four years ago. Photo by Paul Domenick. 2:55 PM Baby shower — Richard Allen, 48, laughs at his partner, Steve Grzywacz, 47, who cringes at the taste of the mystery baby food. After a 13-week adoption process, they’re looking forward to growing their family. Photo by Stephanie Shacter. 3:01 PM Jean-Paul Ravinet, 20, lures drivers to the carwash held by Pridelines in the parking lot of The Alibi in Wilton Manors. Photo by Paul Domenick.

3:01 PM 2:45 PM

December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

A Day inGay South Florida 4:01 PM

4:12 PM

5:06 PM

December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

4:01 PM Richard Wexler, 46, of Richard’s Hair Studio in Fort Lauderdale, cuts the hair of Chris McDaniel, 38. Photo by Paul Domenick.

5:06 PM Will E. Yum, Bartender at Bourbon St. Pub in Key West walking his Pooch. Photo by KJ Tucker.

4:12 PM Greg Hyden of Wilton Manors and Jim Shapiro of Victoria Park spending a weekend away from South Florida in Orlando at Universal Studios.

A Day in Gay South Florida’s primary photographers were Stephanie Shacter, Paul Domenick, JR Davis, KJ Tucker and Charlie Fredrickson.

A Day inGay South Florida 5:45 PM Justin Anderson, 20, hams it up as usual, as he sneaks a bite behind the counter where he works at Stork’s Bakery in Wilton Manors. Photo by Paul Domenick. 6:32 PM Nancy Mayhew, owner of Salsa Loca with friends Chris Evans and Susan Slaydon in Key West. Photo by KJ Tucker. 7:15 PM Best friends Aydin Koymen, 38, and Jeffrey Wolmetz, 56, eating dinner at Sweet Tomatoes in Boynton Beach. 7:27 PM Sassy Black with Matthew Morgan working at Aqua in Key West. Photo by KJ Tucker.

5:45 PM

7:15 PM

6:32 PM 24

7:27 PM

December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

A Day inGay South Florida

7:30 PM

7:30 PM Andrew Cheng and John Lloyd of Ft. Lauderdale at the Cole Bros Circus in Margate for the afternoon show. Submitted by Seth Newman.

December 21, 2011 â&#x20AC;˘ SouthFloridaGayNews.com

A Day inGay South Florida

8:00 PM

8:30 PM

9:53 PM 8:00 PM Mark Foley (center) and friends at cocktail party, CityPlace South Tower club room, West Palm Beach. Photo by Charlie Fredrickson. 8:30 PM Russell Gnann, E.R. Escobar and Paul Koivula at Hibiscus Lounge karaoke night, West Palm Beach. Photo by Charlie Fredrickson. 9:22 PM Sushi, aka Gary, with Kylie, aka Kevin, in Key West, celebrate a visit from their friend Kevin Adams from Seattle. Photo by KJ Tucker.

9:22 PM 26

9:53 PM Elle Taylor in Key West. Photo by KJ Tucker.

December 21, 2011 â&#x20AC;˘ SouthFloridaGayNews.com

A Day inGay South Florida 10:00 PM Christopher Bemenderfer and PJ Buza at karaoke night at the Hibiscus Lounge, West Palm Beach. Photo by Charlie Fredrickson.

12:00 AM

10:45 PM Ryan and Lissen at karaoke night at Hibiscus Lounge, West Palm Beach. Photo by Charlie Fredrickson. 12:00 AM Teresa Korber, at the opening of the Lounge at Mara in Lake Worth, tries her hand at bartending. 12:30 AM Conrad Heimrich, Richard Giorgi, Paul Hugo, Philip having late night dinner at The Manor in Wilton Manors. Photo by JR Davis.

10:00 PM

10:45 PM

December 21, 2011 â&#x20AC;˘ SouthFloridaGayNews.com

12:30 AM

A Day inGay South Florida

2:00 AM Sunday

3:00 AM Nilber Remon, Ifrain Tapanes, Sevastian Montoya relaxing after a night out in Wilton Manors. Photo by JR Davis.

December 21, 2011 â&#x20AC;˘ SouthFloridaGayNews.com

Name: Brandy Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback Age: 2 Favorite Food: Strawberry Popsicle Favorite Toy: Anything Squeaky Owners: Ariel & Steve of J.Mark’s Restaurants

December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

• tattoo gift certificate

• NETFLIX subscription

• ASSASSIN’S CREED REVELATIONS

$50 - $100 • It’s not necessary to comit to buying the gift-certificate prior to gifting, simply make and print a nice note coming from you and stuff it in a nice greeting card. Nowadays, there are many places where you can get a tattoo, and people should always scope out the place (and artist) before getting that nice piece of ink they have always wanted.

$7.99 - $95.88 • Netflix’s streaming service has become a must have for anyone who loves on-demand entertainment, with a huge selection of gay themed movies available instantly through many popular devices and even the web. Visit netflix.com

$49.99 • Return to the award-winning trilogy for the thrilling final chapter as legendary master assassin Ezio Auditore. Following in the footsteps of this renowned mentor, Altair, Ezio sets off on a journey of discovery and revelation. Experience the riveting and immersive adventure in the storydriven gameplay. For most gaming consoles. Visit gamestop.com

• ARM BAND $12 - $75 • Yes, even the rugged like to accesorize and what better accesory than an arm band? They come in many color, sizes and materials so there are plenty to choose from. Just keep in mind who you are buying for and the size of their guns (larger arm bands can snap or buckle to a smaller arm but not the other way around). Visit leatherwerks.com

• JOCKS for JOCKS $27 - $35 • There is nothing more sexy than a man in a jock strap and one can never have enough of those. Aside from jock straps, the Pride Factory has many other items that are sure to please anyone on your gift list, except for maybe your grandparents, but who knows.... Visit pridefactory.com

December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

•APPLE TV $99 • For the price, you can’t beat this little gadget. Just plug it in and start watching your iTunes purchases, YouTube videos and Netflix Video Streaming (see first item). If you have an iPhone, iPod or iPad, you can also send content via AirPlay and watch it on the big screen. Visit apple.com

• KEURIG SINGLE-CUP BREWER $99 - $250 • Lets face it, there is probably somebody on your gift list that has hinted for one of these babies. What is better than to brew a fresh cup of coffee or tea almost instantly without the hasle of the cleanup? They come is many sizes and prices and a single serving cost less than a cup from one of those coffee shops. Bed, Bath and Beyond carries most models where you can take advantage of their 20% coupon you get in the mail. Visit bedbathandbeyond.com

•Batman: arkham city $39.99 • Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City - five times larger than the game world in Batman: Arkham Asylum - and the new maximum security “home” for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. For most gaming consoles. Visit gamestop.com

• XBOX LIVE GOLD $24.99 - $59.99 • Available in monthly or annual subscriptions, XBOX Live Gold is needed to have a full game play and entertainment experience for the XBOX 360. Just make sure the person you are giving to owns an XBOX 360 for them to use the Gift Card. Available at most major electronic and/or game retailers.

By Brian Swinford

Have an event you want to list? If so send me an email at Calendar@sfgn.com.

*denotes new listing

Theatre Broward County Cirque Dreams Holidaze

From Dec 27-Jan 1 come to the Broward Center for Performing Arts for Cirque Dreams Holidaze. Created and directed by local resident Neil Goldberg, Cirque Dreams Holidaze is an original new musical extravaganza filled with spectacle, imagination and whimsical dreams. Ornaments come to life as costumed characters perform astonishing feats that celebrate the holiday season and showcase pageantry, ingenuity and artistry. Visit Browardcenter.org

The Motherf**ker With The Hat

From Jan7-25 come to the Gable Stage at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables and see The Motherf**ker with the Hat. Was there ever any doubt that GableStage would be the first to stage last season’s Broadway drama about a former drugdealing addict trying to kick his habit despite the “help” of friends and a troubled sponsor? Visit Gablestage.org

*Willie Nelson & Family

Key West

From Dec 8-23 come to the Zoetic Stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts for Santaland Diaries. A blisteringly funny evocation of Christmas Hell. One man’s hysterical and often insightful look at the humilities, frustrations and joys of working as an elf at Macy’s Santaland. This holiday classic is satirist David Sedaris at his biting best. Visit zoeticstage.com

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

The Santaland Diaries

*Million Dollar Quartet

If you’re into Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash come to the Adrienne Arsht Center on Dec. 27-Jan 1. A fictionalized account of an actual jam session in 1956 at Sun Records studio with Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash performing their greatest hits. Visit arshtcenter.org

Macbeth and the Monster

Come to the Mad Cat Theatre in Miami on Dec28-Jan 9 for a family-friendly modern re-imagining of the Shakesperean tale intended to be entertaining for all ages. Written by Los Angeles playwright Angela Berliner and directed by Paul Tei. Visit madcattheatre.org

*B.B King

On Tuesday Feb. 7 come see American country music icon Willie Nelson at The Broward Center at 8 p.m. For over 30 years, this “outlaw” singer-songwriter has recorded more than 200 albums and achieved both cult status and mainstream acclaimed. In his career, he blazed a trail through the music business. Visit BrowardCenter.org

On Jan. 4 The Adrienne Arsht Center will have B.B King the blues king. B.B. King will be singing and playing the blues with relentless passion. Time has no apparent effect on B.B., other than to make him more popular, more cherished, more relevant than ever. For more information visit Arshtcenter.org

*The Four Tops & The Temptations

On Jan 21 come to the Colony Theatre watch this play where each choreographer solicited weeklong encounters with non-dance experts, treating their artistic positions to the constant reassessment, opinions and desires of an “outsider”, creating a new work with each expert. 8:30 p.m. Visit Tigertail.org

When it comes to Motown legends, it doesn’t get any bigger or any better than multi-platinum selling artists The Four Tops & The Temptations! On Feb. 1 enjoy this awesome concert at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Hitting the stage with their high energy pop and funk from the 70’s and 80’s, these musical greats perform classic Motown hits from their repertoire. Visit BrowardCenter.org

Wally Cardona: Tool Is Loot

*Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Palm Beach

Happy Birthday Elvis Tribute Show

On Jan. 7 come to the Crest Theatre and enjoy a memorable night of fun and entertainment! Special appearance by R.J. Franzese with the sounds of Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and more. Be thrilled as Scott, R.J. and the band perform the greatest songs of all time! Visit Oldschool.org/ performances.asp

The Two and Only

Jan. 13-15. This 2007 Tony Award Winner for Best Theatrical Event stars Jay Johnson (best known for the TV show Soap), and a wild cast of puppet characters in one of today’s funniest and most original theatrical experiences. It’s an adult look at life, growing up, having a dream and everything in between. Visit Oldschool.org/performances.asp

*The Nutcracker

The Moscow Classical Ballet will be performing The Nutcracker at The Kravis Center on Dec. 24 at 2 p.m. Enjoy its colorful fairy tale set to journeys through enchanted kingdoms and forests, Tchaikovsky’s timeless tale of friendship and love never fails to bring family and friends together to enjoy the magic and merriment of this beloved holiday treasure. Visit Kravis.org

*Matisyahu

On Dec. 29 at 8 p.m. come to The Kravis center for An Acoustic Evening with Matisyahu. Few artists make an impact as complete as the one Matisyahu made with his Top 40 hit “King Without A Crown.” Visit Kravis.org

*Salute to Vienna

Welcome the New Year with Salute to Vienna at The Kravis Center on Jan. 1 at 8 p.m. a genuine recreation of Vienna’s world famous “Neuhahrskonzert”, now a Kravis Center tradition. Visit Kravis.org

Dead Man’s Cell Phone

*Key West Pops Orchestra presents: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Dec. 29-30 in Key West Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s production stars Marc Crow as the boy who makes his fame and fortune with his gift for interpreting dreams. The concert features an all-Key West cast with the orchestra conducted by Pops maestro, Vincent Zito. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 401 Duval Street. Call 305-296-6059 or email info@keywestpops.org

On Dec. 22 come to Cinema Paradiso for Dec Jams 2: A New CD Celebration/Concert with Randy Bernsen. Internationally acclaimed Jazz Guitarist / Composer will perform his 3rd Concert at Cinema Paradiso. The doors open at 7 p.m. with a Photo Exhibit and cash bar followed by a live concert at 8 p.m. His Dec. 22 performance will feature his trio which includes Uzi Nizri on organ and David Nizri on drums along with several other guest musicians. Call 954-560-3218 or email info@randybernsen.com

*Taste of...Kwanzaa Celebration

Taste of...Kwanzaa Celebration, In Bldg A, at the Main Hall in the Pride Center. Makalani Mahee presents Taste Of....a Kwanzaa Celebration. Email Makalani-MaHeee at smakalani-mahee@pridecenterflorida.org or visit Glccsf.org

*Volunteer Orientation GLCC/Pride Center

Interested in volunteering at The Pride Center at Equality Park? Come out on Dec. 27 from 7 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. as the Pride Center invites you to join them for volunteer orientation/tra ining. Visit Glccsf.org

Coping Through the Holidays

Community Calendar Broward

Will be the topic of our greif support group, Tuesday, Dec. 20 from 2-4 pm at American Burial & Cremation Center @ Jennings Funeral Home 1801 E. Oakland Park Blvd. RSVP 954-731-4321. We meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Call so we can plan on your attendance.

*AA Florida Roundup New Years Eve Party AA Florida Roundup New Year’s Eve Party at Bldg A, Main Hall at the pride Center at Equality Park. Florida Round-Up is a non-profit charitable organization that primarily supports LGBT people recovering from alcoholism and addiction. They host an annual convention of workshops, speaker meetings and events. Visit Floridaroundup.org

32nd Annual South Florida Chanukah Festival

On Dec 26 come to Gulfstream Park for a fun-filled evening of family activities including the lighting of one of the world’s largest menorahs. Starring Benny Friedman the Prince of Jewish Music, The Amazing Hassidic Flying Acrobats from France, Hip Hop sensation Nosson Zand and Jewish Star winner Yisroel Amar. Free parking

Stage Door: Highlighting the Arts

By J.W. Arnold A Hop, Skip and a Jump to the Holidaze

the country for the third season. Jackson joined the company in 2009. “We’ve really tried The sport of jump rope to put jump rope out has come a long way from there as something that the school playground. not just little kids do,” Next week, Billy Jackson, Jackson said in a phone 23, will demonstrate the interview from Detroit. skills he learned in an In addition to lots of afterschool program that tricks with a trio of later sent him and a team other jumpers, he enjoys of friends to the semifinals the opportunity to do of America’s Got Talent. “character work, being a Jackson is a featured Billy Jackson with part of the entire show performer with Cirque Fil Kuznetsov in and not just the jump Dreams Holidaze, the Cirque Dreams Holidaze rope act.” Christmas-themed show Tickets for Cirque Dreams Holidaze are from Neil Goldberg’s Pompano-based circus company. Holidaze opens at the Bro- still available for $29.25-81.25 at Browardward Center’s Au Rene Theatre on Tuesday, Center.org. December 27 and running through January 2 as part of Broadway Across America’s Local Writer-Producer 2011-12 season in Fort Lauderdale. Planning New Film Dozens of talented acrobats, jugglers In response to horrifying incidents of and aerialists will emerge from a living homophobic bullying across the country, Christmas tree to wow audiences across Miami Beach writer and filmmaker Dave Courtesy of Billy Jackson

Internationally-acclaimed for the highest standards of music across a diverse range of musical genres, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) is the UK’s most prodigious of orchestras. See this unforgettable performance at the Broward Center at 7 p.m. on Jan 3. Visit BrowardCenter.org

*Cinema Paradiso

Miami

Mills hopes to go one step further from the popular “It Gets Better” campaign. Mills has written an independent feature film, “Just a Small Town Boy,” based on his own experiences growing up in a small town in rural Kentucky. He tells the story of Travis Mitchell (played by Blaine Reagan) who is captain of the revered school basketball team and who is keeping a secret. Mills, along with co-producer Clint Davis of Fort Lauderdale, plans to film the movie entirely in South Florida and submit the finished project to gay and lesbian film festivals across the country, with the hopes of finding a distributer for theatrical release. The film has a $19,000 budget and most of the costs include locations, permits and salaries for the actors and crew. Mills and Davis are relying on online “crowd fundraising” to make the project a reality and donations from $10 to $2500 are being accepted at Indiegogo.com/just-a-smalltown-boy. To learn more about the film, go to JustaSmallTownBoyFilm.com.

December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

To Submit Listings Email: Brian at Calendar@sfgn.com Fax: 954-530-7943. Please include a brief description, address, phone number, date, time and cost.

*Smart Recovery

SMART Recovery, the scientific alternative for people seeking independence from addictive behaviors including alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, and gambling. An approach to recovery that builds on your strengths with a “no guilt trip” guarantee. Group meetings Thursdays from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Email smartftl@gmail.Com or visit Smartrecovery.org

Grief Support Group

Grief Support Group led by Heartland Hospice meets every 3rd Tuesday at American Burial & Cremation Center @ Jennings Funeral Home 1801 E. Oakland Park Blvd. from 2-4 pm. Call 954-731-4321. If you need support in your time of loss they invite you to attend.

Eating Disorder Support group

An Eating Disorder Support group is starting Nov. 4. This group will meet Friday evenings from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. At Sun Serve’s Wilton Manors location at 2123 Wilton Drive, second floor. This is a “drop-in” psycho-educational support group. No registration required, free- however donations are welcome. Call 954-764-5150 for more information

SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch

First Sunday of every month. An ideal way to relax and enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s scenic Riverwalk. Live , outdoor concert series bringing the area’s best local jazz artists. Listen to the soulful sounds on four different stages. Everyone is welcome to attend, including well-behaved, leashed pets. There is plenty of room to set up chairs, blankets and picnic baskets to experience the fabulous entertainment. Patrons can also stroll along the historic brick-lined walkway to enjoy live music while browsing items from local merchants and enjoying food from area restaurants.

Florida Renaissance Festival

February 11, 2012 - March 11, 2012 Journey back to the 16th century as you step through castle gates and into the days of yore. Explore the artisans’ village and view live demonstrations of glassblowing, steel-fighting, archery, and more. Feast on hearty food fit for a king while enjoying live performances on stage and in the lanes, including our thricedaily jousting events. Weekends only, plus President’s Day, 2/20 Visit Broward.org/Parks/QuietW

SE Florida Chamber Expo

On Jan 28-29 come to the War Memorial Auditorium and see what your local businesses have to showcase. Come and see your local community’s businesses products and services. Free Admission. From 10am-6pm. For more information please call Gino Alessio 561-245-8985.

Atlantis | Allure Caribbean Cruise

January 29 - February 5, 2012. Gay cruise, largest cruise ship ever built: Allure of the Seas, week of entertainment, parties, dance events. Nearly 5500 international gay/lesbian guests to sail from Ft. Lauderdale to Labadee, Cozumel, Costa Maya, & back. Atlantisevents.com/Allure-2012Caribbean-Cruise/11

*Young Adult GLBT

A social group open to all LGBT people ages 18-35. This group meets Fridays at the Pride Center in Wilton Manors from 7:15-9 p.m. Meeting starts with a discussion on current events followed by introductions and then a group activity. Visit PrideCenterFlorida.org/contact-us

*Boardwalk Friday Fest

Lambda South

A meeting place, primarily for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people in recovery. Hosts Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA), Compulsive Sex Addicts Anonymous (CSA), Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA), Gamblers Anonymous (GA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), & Overeaters Anonymous (OA), meetings. (954) 7619072. 1231-A East Las Olas Boulevard. Fort Lauderdale. Visit Lambdasouth.com

*GreenMarket Pompano Beach

At the corner of Dixie Highway and Atlantic Boulevard 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. This outdoor street market provides the best and freshest fruits and vegetables, juices, baked goods, seafood, gourmet teas and coffees and other food items, as well as orchids, plants, and health-related products and services. GreenMarket Pompano Beach is held every Saturday through April 28. Also features art shows, antique automobile shows, and environmental exhibits. Visit GreenMarketPompano.com

Yoga With Bill

This Event will take place every Saturday morning at 8 a.m. just north of Sunrise on A1A, at the tunnel entrance from Birch State park. It is open to all levels of practice and I ask for a $5 donation. The only equipment that is needed is a bed sheet to practice on. Yoga mats don’t work on the sand. There is also a full moon yoga on the beach the first Friday of the full moon each month at 6:30 on the beach in front of La Hermitage. Call Bill Rodowsky at 954-803-2716

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

Winter HEAT 2012

February 16-20, 2012 Host hotel: Bahia Mar Beach Resort & Yachting Center. Events at: George’s Alibi, Torpedo Bar, Green Room, Heat Waves, Voodoo, Living Room, Winter Waterland. See website for details.Visit Winterheatflorida.com

Alternative MC Tuesday night Eaten Meeting

Tue Nite Eatin Meeting will be held at The Alternative MC Clubhouse at 4322 NE 5th Ave in Oakland park. There will be fun, food, and fellowship. There will be hambergers, hotdogs, all the fixins, cold drinks, desserts, and snacks. The meeting will begin at 8pm and end around 9pm. For more information Visit Alternativemc.com/events/florida-events

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.

Come out to Hollywood Beach Theatre East of A1A at Johnson St and the ocean. Admission: Free every Friday of every month. Live jazz, blues, pop and everything in between along Hollywood’s signature 2.5 mile Broadwalk. Charming oceanfront cafes and restaurants serve up delicious innovative cuisine while you enjoy the best array of live music and tropical ocean breezes. Visit Hollywoodfl.org or call 954-924-2980

PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)

*Toastmasters

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

Most Toastmasters meetings are comprised of about 20 people who meet weekly for an hour or so. Participants practice and learn skills by filling a meeting role, ranging from giving a prepared speech or an impromptu one to serving as timer, evaluator or grammarian. Toastmasters meet at the GLCC/Pride Center Monday at 7:15 p.m. Call Ted Verdone at 954-599-7916 or email: Tedverdone@comcast.net

Safe “T”

Safe “T” is a new support group for gender variant adults 18 plus that meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Sunserve’s Wilton Manors location at 2123 Wilton Drive, second floor. This is a “drop-in” psycho-educational support group. No registration required, free- however donations are welcome. Call 954-764-5150.

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

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.

continued on page 34

December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

To Submit Listings Email: Brian at Calendar@sfgn.com Fax: 954-530-7943. Please include a brief description, address, phone number, date, time and cost. 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

*Man2Man Discussion Group

Man-2-Man talk is an informal discussion group of gay men, with all age ranges and backgrounds welcomed. Bldg A, Room 206. Visit Glccsf.org/calendar/

Palm Beach Beach Bon Fire

The city of Lake Worth invites everyone to come out and enjoy the beach bon-fires with a different dress up theme each night. Bonfire Dates: November 11th (Hawaiian) & 25th ( Thanksgiving ), December 9th (Winter) & 23th (Crazy Holliday shirt ), January 13th (New Year) & 27th (Favorite Movie), February 10th (Pirate) & 24th ( 70’s Night ). Visit Lakeworth.org

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

*Clematis Street Block Party

Come out and play Dec 31 for this New Year’s Eve Celebration. Once again, the 500 block of Clematis Street closes off to car traffic and businesses join together for a massive block party. Admission is free. Call 561-659-5980

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

*denotes new listing

Living Buddhism

On the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Compass in Lake Worth will be holding a discussion group for overcoming obstacles and obtaining happiness. This group is great for getting internal enlightenment. Release your inner stress, and become free. Visit Compassglcc.com

Good Orderly AA

These meetings take place at Compass, and geared toward recovering alcoholics. Every Tues. and Thurs. at 7 p.m. and on Sat. at 6 p.m. These meetings will help recovering alcoholics cope with the stress of everyday life without the use of alcohol.

Miami

Miami International Art Fair

MIA features contemporary, cutting-edge art of all media including photography, painting, mixed-media, sculpture, installation and video. The fair is unique in the unparallel support it provides to the local Miami art community, integrating innovative and educational art projects, linked to important local artists, museums and other art-related organizations. This year MIA will be held aboard SeaFair. The opening night vernissage debuts January 12, 2012. Visit Mia-artfair.com

US Sailing’s 2011 Rolex Miami OCR

This event will take place Jan 22-28 and isbeing held at the US Sailing Center in Miami a mainstay on the winter circuit for sailors who are campaigning for the next Olympic and Paralympic Games. The event is part of the ISAF Sailing World Cup, a world-class annual series for Olympic sailing. Visit Rmocr.ussailing.org

*Art Deco Weekend

January 13 -15, Miami Design Preservation League celebrates 35 years of Art Deco Weekend. There will be live music, an antique furniture expo, classic car show, parade, fashion show, guided walking tours, street entertainment, and more. Come celebrate the South Beach of today, a rich landscape of style, culture, and creativity. Visit Mdpl.org

Homestead Championship Rodeo

This exciting event will take place Jan 27-29 at the Doc Demily Rodeo Arena in Miami. This seven-event rodeo includes bull riding, saddle-bronco riding, bareback-bronco riding, calf roping, team roping, steer wrestling, and women’s barrel racing. The fun also includes cowboy poetry performances, a parade, live music and dancing. Visit Homesteadrodeo.com

Soundscape Cinema Series Free Outdoor Movies

Free! The Exostage is an open, grassy viewing area faces a 7,000 square foot projection wall on the eastern front of the New World Center building, complete with a world-class audio system. Miami Beach Soundscape 400 17th Street. Schedule: Movies begin at 8pm, Wednesday, December 7th True Grit, Wednesday, December 14th Chicago, Wednesday, December 21st Some Like It Hot, Wednesday, December 28th Gremlins Miamibeachfl.gov

Winter Party Festival

From Febuary 29 to March 5 come to party at the Winter Party. Which has grown into one of South Florida’s premier events. The Beach Party is set to be held on Sunday March 4th and attracts over 6,000 people to dance on the sands on Miami Beach every year. For more information, go to Winterparty.com

Lambda Dade Clubhouse

A meeting place for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender communities and friends in recovery. Hosts Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Al-Anon, Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA), Debtors Anonymous (DA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA), meetings. (305) 573-9608. 212 NE 24th Street. Miami. Visit Lambdadadeclubhouse.org

*Aqua Ally Awards

On Friday, Feb.10 from 6-9 p.m. The Aqua Foundation for Women will be celebrating those who stand with us in the fight for equality. Come out to the beautiful Bacardi building at 2701 Le Juene Rd. Floor 15 in Coral Gables. Visit Aquafoundation.org

December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

To Submit Listings Email: Brian at Calendar@sfgn.com Fax: 954-530-7943. Please include a brief description, address, phone number, date, time and cost. *Aqua Foundation’s Second Annual Family BBQ

The Aqua Foundation for Women will be having their second annual family BBQ on Feb. 26 from 12-4 p.m. This event is the perfect opportunity for LBT families to connect with one another in a fun, social place. The beach and playground will be available for your use, there will be delicious food on the grill, and there will be fun activities for all ages. Visit Aquafoundation.org

Key West

Key West ‘Bight’ Before Christmas Holiday Celebration

On Nov24-Dec31 come get you’re jiggy on with great live holiday music, games for the kids, free cookies and eggnog, holiday cheer and a chance for photos with Santa highlight this event. Created as a gift to the community, the gala is produced by the Key West Bight Preservation Association and tenants of the Key West Bight. For more information call: Tom Stroh 305-304-2633

52nd Annual Key West House & Garden Tours

Come tour a series of elegant and a unique part of Key West on Dec 27-28 decorticated for the holidays! Proceeds help benefit the old Island Restoration Foundation. Presented by the Old Island Restoration Foundation, this house and garden tour offers a rare opportunity to see inside some of Key West’s magnificent, charming and tropical residences. For more information call 305-294-9501 or via email tickets@oirf.org

*Florida Keys Art Guild, Art Festival

On Dec. 27 come down to Key West for an awesome Art Fest. This is a free art festival to be held at Bayview Park, enjoyable for the whole family. Dozens of artists from around the country join local artisans to display their work, ranging from fine jewelry, sculpture, paintings and photography as well as fine crafts. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call Joey Smith 305-897-9098 or via Email: sarasotajoe2000@yahoo.com

*Florida Keys New Year’s Eve Celebrations

The Southernmost City celebrates with a conch shell drop at Sloppy Joes Bar, 201 Duval St.; a descending 6-foot red high heel shoe carrying drag queen Sushi at the Bourbon Street Pub/New Orleans House complex, 724 Duval St.; and a pirate wench descending from a tall ship mast in the island city’s Historic Seaport. Call: 305-296-2388, 305-293-9800

Food And Wine Festival

The third annual Key West Food & Wine Festival will be January 26-29. Events range from extravagant walk-around tastings during our famous sunset, to educational wine and food seminars led by our local talent, to local funky events you would only expect to experience in Key West. Thursday, Jan. 26 through Sunday, Jan. 29. Visit Keywestfoodandwinefestival.com

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.

Cubby Hole

823 North Federal Highway ,Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, (954) 728-9001. 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) 522-5931. Monday Dragon with TP Lords, Daisy D. and DJ Rob Sky . FRIDAY NOV 25 FT LAUD RIHANNA “Talk That Talk” Album Release Event. Celebrating the hit single “WE FOUND LOVE” with Calvin Harris. Free Giveaways. DJ TPROMIX

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.

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

continued on page 36

December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

To Submit Listings Email: Brian at Calendar@sfgn.com Fax: 954-530-7943. Please include a brief description, address, phone number, date, time and cost. 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.

Scandals Country Western Bar

Oakland Park, FL 3334, (954) 567-2432. Scandals Gay and Lesbian Country Western. Dance Bar in Wilton Manors. Tuesdays Pool League, and Free Dance Lessons

Sidelines Sports Bar

2031 Wilton Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305, (954) 563-8001 Sidelines Sports Bar and Billiards is a unique, friendly, And accepting place to relax with a cold beer, great drinks and Martinis. Happy Hour M-F 4pm to 2am

Smarty Pants

3038 North Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306, (954) 561-1724. Great Local Hangout in Fort Lauderdale with Great Drink Specials. Saturday’s Free Breakfast to Order – 8 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

Fort Dix

6205 Georgia Ave, West Palm Beach, Florida 33405 Directions, (561)533-5355. Mostly local crowd looking to mingle and relax. Place rocks with a Fabulous DJ on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday T-Dance.

Discotekka

*The Lounge

1132 North Dixie Highway, Lake Worth FL $3 Drinks No Cover open till 5AM New location Better than Ever.

The Mad Hatter

1532 North Dixie Hwy ,Lake Worth, FL 33460. (561) 547-8860. Cheap drinks, friendly bartenders, and free pool SundayThursday. Stop by and relax at this no-attitude haunt.

Tag Bar

25 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483 954-8013247. 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

AFTER DARK

950 NE 2nd Ave, Downtown Miami, Florida 33132,(305)3509084 One of the Best Night Clubs In Miami. Every Saturday The Hottest DJ’s from the Top Performers. Drink Special Every Saturday

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

Swinging Richards

17450 Biscayne Blvd, N Maimi Beach, Fl 33160 954-357-2532 Tuesdays-Saturdays from 6pm til 6am come and enjoy Fully nude guys dancing to the best music in South Floirda.

Twist

1057 Washington Ave, Miami Beach , Florida , 33139, (305)538-9478 Never a Cover…Always a Groove. Resident star DJ Mika spins tribal. Every Saturday TWIST is full of the hottest men in Miami. Muscle boy dancers taking it off in the Bungalow Bar.

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.

By J.W. Arnold Will Your Stocking Get Stuffed on Christmas Eve?

f you’ve been naughty this year, it’s pretty much too late to get on Santa’s good side! Christmas is here and—let’s face it—you may as well enjoy yourself this long holiday weekend. Thursday, Dec. 22 They’re not Santa’s little helpers, but you should stop by Matty’s, 2426 Wilton Dr. in Wilton Manors, tonight to meet the hot models featured in the bar’s 2012 calendar. The calendars are just $10 and proceeds support local HIV/AIDS service provider Shadowood II. The party starts at 9 p.m. and runs until close. In Miami, the boys will wish you Feliz Navidad at Johnny’s Miami where Thursdays are Latin Night. Sip $5 Cuba Libres while you admire the handsome dancers and enjoy the music of DJ Lannier Alvarez. Johnny’s is located downtown at 62 NE 14th St.

L I DA Y S! O H Y A PP

H.G. Rooster

823 BELVEDERE ROAD, WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA 33405, (561)-832-9119. H.G. Roosters is West Palms oldest gay club. Sunday’s Complimentary BBQ 5pm, Hot Male Dancers 6 p.m., Karaoke 11 p.m.

*denotes new listing

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

Friday, Dec. 23 Boardwalk’s Victor Zepka has a Christmas present for you—two nightly performances by Jessie Colter, Friday through Sunday. This

little hottie knows how to model a Santa hat, but he won’t show you what’s in his bag! Maybe he’ll let you sit on his lap at 1721 N. Andrews Ave. Saturday, Dec. 24 Before he visits all the good little boys and girls, Santa is making a stop at The Manor, 2345 Wilton Dr. in Wilton Manors. Get your picture taken with Santa and don’t miss the special holiday performances from Erika Norell and recording artist Aiden Lesli. And DJ Oren Nizri will be giving the gift of music from the booth all night long. Meanwhile, in Miami Beach, Score features DJ Jalil Z for its Bigger Saturdays Christmas Party. Alex Prieto is your host and Chambord vodka cocktails are just $6. Score is located at 727 Lincoln Rd. Sunday, Dec. 25 After a day with the family, you’re probably going to be ready for a little action (and a way to work off that big Christmas dinner). Boom in the Shoppes of Wilton Manors hosts its weekly Jackhammer tea dance with a special Christmas party featuring DJs Richie Rich and Frank Corr. In Miami-Dade, Cameo, 1445 Washington Ave. in Miami Beach hosts La Leche tonight with Javier Medina and DJ Theresa. This is going to be a huge party because all the cheap advance tickets are already sold out. Better pull out some of that cash Grandma gave you for Christmas! She did tell you to buy yourself something nice, like a great night out on the dance floor. Monday, Dec. 26 The day after Christmas is a big holiday in Great Britain, “Boxing Day.” Since Christmas fell on Sunday, we get a three day weekend thanks to the federal holiday. Stop by Mona’s Cocktail Lounge, 502 E. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, for the bar’s annual “Left Over Christmas Grab Bag.” It’s never too soon to regift and you won’t believe what Jerry Schultz has got wrapped up.

December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

The

Food chick By Chef Marci Boland

The Classics A

round this time of year – I like to serve (and eat!) The classics – and the comfort food. American Food started to became Fabulous in the Fifties. Hollywood’s Golden Age helped create the beginning of what is now known as American Cuisine. The glamour, the glitz, the desire to be indulgent and whimsical gave everyone hope for the future. Times were different, portions smaller and the cuisine was classic, with a combination of American and Continental flare. Restaurants were redolent with red leather booths, dark mahogany counters, velvet walls and even some “seasoned” wait staff created an atmosphere that is evocative of that era where people drank Martini’s in lieu of Mojitos, and where the baked potato was the ultimate vegetable. Much of the time was defined for its Martinis, Manhattans and Gimlets and the ubiquitous cocktail hour, served mostly with cheese & crackers or veggies with dip. Dishes like the Welsh Rarebit, a Delmonico Steak, Tableside Caesar Salad, Shrimp Cocktail, and Cherries Jubilee – with the waiter impressing us with tableside flambé skills were the ultimate indulgences at the time. We take some of these classics for granted now – but when they are made perfectly, with just the right ingredients – it can be a real treat to make and enjoy.

December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

The Dean Martini Dean Martin himself lent us this recipe. Two parts good gin or vodka, a dash of dry vermouth, and the juice of a ripe olive, Shaken by the sexiest person in the house and served straight up with no frills- just the way Deano would do it. Perfect for this recipe is the Dirty Sue Martini Mix available Exclusively in South Florida at the L’Hermitage Gourmet Emporium (954-568-2383). Serve with our “Filthy” olivesyou have to see them to believe them!

For the Perfect Table Side Caesar One of my favorite salads and one that I usually request when dining out is Caesar Salad. I remember dining at a couple of restaurants in New York City where they made the Caesar Salad table side with such flair and showmanship. Now you are lucky if they make the dressing from scratch. For those of you who are not fans of anchovies, you may be interested in knowing the original recipe for this salad did not include them. For the Croutons: 2 large garlic cloves 1 Pinch of salt 3 tablespoons virgin olive oil 2 cups French baguette slices cut up into 1/2 inch cubes (white bread works too) For the Salad: 1 large egg 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 medium garlic clove crushed 1 pinch of salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 ½ teaspoons anchovy paste 1 teaspoon capers 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 medium heads of romaine lettuce – outer leaves removed 1/3 cup parmesan cheese – grated Prepping the croutons Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Crush the garlic cloves with the side of a – chef’s knife (be very careful) or with a garlic press. Slice up the baguette and cut them into 1/2 inch cubes. Prepping the salad Again crush the garlic. Grate the Parmesan cheese. It’s always better to grate it yourself if you have the opportunity. Croutons - Combine garlic, oil, salt, and bread cubes in a bowl. Mix until cubes are coated evenly. Spread the coated cubes onto a baking sheet and bake until the croutons are golden. This should take about 10 minutes. To make the salad - Bring a pot of boiling water to boil, add egg and cook for just 45 seconds....NO MORE. This is coddling the egg. Remove from heat and let it cool off.

Meanwhile, mix the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic, salt & pepper, anchovy, mustard and capers in a bowl. Crack egg and add to these ingredients. Whisk until smooth. Now for the tricky part: Slowly add the oil in a steady stream while constantly whisking again until smooth. Reason: if you add the oil too quickly, the dressing will be separate and not emulsify. To serve: Tear the romaine lettuce into 1-2 inch pieces and add them to a large bowl (wooden if you have one). Add half the dressing, toss, add remaining dressing, Parmesan cheese, and croutons and toss again. Serve on chilled plates. Shrimp Cocktail (for 6) 1 lemon Kosher salt 2 pounds large shrimp in the shell (about 30) 1/2 cup chili sauce (recommended: Thai Sweet Chile Sauce) 1/2 cup ketchup 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ¼ cup beer 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco) Directions Cut the lemon in half and add it to a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the shrimp and cook, uncovered, for only 3 minutes, until the shrimp are just cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl of cool water. When the shrimp are cool enough to handle, peel and devein them. Keep cold until ready to serve. For the cocktail sauce, combine the chili sauce, ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Serve with the shrimp.

Welsh Rarebit Hors D’Oeuvres style • 10 firm white bread slices (each about 4x4 inches), toasted, crusts trimmed • 2 1/2 cups (packed) grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces) • 5 tablespoons mayo (enough to bind) • 3/4 cup chopped Scallions Mix last three ingredients and Spoon over toasted bread slices to cover. Place on baking sheet. (Can be made 4 hours ahead and Chill.) Preheat broiler. Broil until topping begins to brown, watching to avoid burning and turning baking sheet around, if necessary, for even broiling, about 2 minutes. Cool 2 minutes. Cut each slice into quarters. Transfer to platter; serve. Bon Apetit! Marci Boland Executive Chef and Owner of L’Hermitage Catering and Gourmet Emporium 3045 North Federal Highway, # 38 954-568-2383 Perfecting the Art of Catering in South Florida Since 1996 Events for from 10-500 www.lhermitagecatering.com

To place an ad, call Brian Swinford

954.530.4970

or fill out form online at SouthFloridaGayNews.com/classifieds ACCOMMODATIONS SHARE CORAL RIDGE HOME $800/month. Share beautiful 4700sqft hom e. 1.5 mi fr beach. 1.5 mi to Wilton DrMstrBdrm w/pvtmstrbth.jacuzzi, pool. pvt yard. 954-609-9405 ------------------------------------------------PERFECT VACATION RENTALSLOW SUMMER RATES.From $69/Night & $395/Week.Beautiful Studio, 1 & 2 BR Apts. with Full Kitchens.Clothing optional heated pool, laundry, parking.Close to Gay Dania & Nude Haulover Beaches. Incl. Cable, Tel. & Wi-Fi Internet. Pets Always Welcome. Call (954) 927-0090 or visit www.LibertySuites.com ------------------------------------------------STAY-CATION RENTALS from $465 per week. Studio’s, 1 BR Apartments with full kitchens. FREE parking, clothing optional pool, extended cable, FREE Wi-Fi. Located on Ft. Lauderdale Beach, close to Sebastian Street.The perfect stay in town vacation. Call 954 260 6568 or visit www.palmplazaresort.com

-----------------------------------------------NINA’S CLEANING. Exceptional Cleaning Service. If honesty, integrity and experience are of utmost importance to you, you’ve come to the right place. Your home will be treated with respect and attention to detail. 12 yrs of experience/ references (954) 601-6141 or e-mail me at jabn1999@yahoo.com

COMPUTER/TECH FAST, RELIABLE SERVICE, AT YOUR PLACE or ours! New PC’s and Laptops • Virus Removal.Hardware Repairs • Telephone Systems.PCLauderdale • 279 E Oakland Park Blvd. 954.636.3322. www. pclauderdale.com ------------------------------------------------COMPUTER/NETWORK SUPPORT FOR HOME OR OFFICE.Personable and Reliable Computer Network Support.Professional with over 15 years of Enterprise Level Experience.Affordable Rates. Contact Peter at (954) 816-4126 Or peter@netechsystems.com

ACCOUNTING/FINANCIAL

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

LaFONTAINE& ASSOCIATES ACCOUNTANTS.Individual and Business. We offer strategies that limit your tax liability and increase your total return. www.FLTaxMan.com 954-495-4565

MOBILE AUTO REPAIR.Gierse’s Mobile Garage, Inc. BMW & Mercedes Specialist. All Makes & Models Welcome. Licensed & Insured, Credit Cards Acpt’d http://giersesgarage.webplus.net/ Call 954-557-6530 for appointment

HIGHLY QUALIFIED INFORMATION technology professional and Veteran seeks IT position. 10+ years experience in help desk and desktop support. Will consider other career opportunities in South Florida. Please call Michael at 954.243.7175 ------------------------------------------------ALL FOOD HANDLING EXPERIENCE. I can prepare all seafood. Sauté, Sous Chef, Line Cook, Short order Breakfast, Baker, Prep, and also Catering.With over 23 Experience. Please contact Butch at 754-204-8463.

BODY TREATMENTS

ENTERTAINMENT

Male Massage & More, Massage, bodyscrubs,bdygrooming, haircuts, Facials, companions, housecleaning, and Just about “everything’’ you might need Ph 954-522-0849/954-522-0849 info 11am ?

PROFESSIONAL HARPIST Add elegance to the holidays! Talented, experienced harpist for all your parties and celebrations. Go to: HTTP://about.me/billvanpatten or call 954-895-3926

AUTO REPAIR

BEAUTY SALON Hair Stylist. Looking for Stylist with following dependable willing to work.Small intimate Salon/Art Gallery in Wilton Manors SIGNING BONUS PAID FOR RIGHT IND. call 954-565-4562 for appointment

CLEANING SERVICES Best Cleaning Service.Short Notice Cleaning. Due to great quality work we charge a flat rate. Pet and Children Friendly. Call 954-548-9138 ------------------------------------------------CLEANING SERVICES.Years of Experience.Condos, Apts, Homes, Offices, Move Ins/Outs.Weekly or Bi-Weekly. Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, Middle River Terrace, Fort Lauderdale Area. Great References. Call BJ 954-512-3957 ------------------------------------------------ITALIANO HOME CLEANING SERVICE. Honest, Reliable, Quality cleaning for your home. Bi-Weekly or one-time available. I guarantee my work. Serving Broward Area. Call David 954-608-8913. ------------------------------------------------GET IT CLEAN NOW! JOTA.Home & Office Cleaning Excellent Professional home and/or Office cleaning in Broward County.From Simple Dust & Tidy Cleaning to Complete and thorough Deep Cleaning. Excellent References from Private & Office Customers. Call Jorge. 561-577-9285

YANNA’S ASTROLOGY

Spiritual Advisor & Life Coach Helping people for over 30 years. 954-324-6160Call for help today.

FOR SALE BEDROOM FURNITURE. Mattress & Bedroom sets. King $200 Queen $150 Full $130 Twin $100 Frames $39. Six piece bedroom set $479. Come in five colors. Pillowtop king $250 can Del. Call 954-465-6498.

HANDYMAN SERVICES INEXPENSIVE ELECTRICIAN. Electrician 55.00 an hour or set price. Residential,Commercial& Industrial work Fans,Outlets, Service changes Licensed and Insured, EC0001777. 954-931-5121 ------------------------------------------------LOCKSMITH & GLASS SERVICES All Pro Locks & Glass, Inc..24/7 Commercial & Residential.954-780-5188 office / www. aplag.com. Servicing Southeastern Florida

HELP WANTED HAIR DRESSER WANTED. Be Your Own Boss Rent a Salon Chair for reasonable price. Beautiful salon and very cozy. Call 561-909-9055. Delray Location Male/ or Female Hair Dresser Wanted. ------------------------------------------------SOUTH FLORIDA GAY NEWS IS HIRING If you are retail and customer focused, computer literate and proficient, web knowledgeable, have outside or Inside sales experience…then you’re hired! Advertising Sales Representative. Call on clients, guide their advertising campaigns and make a good living. Fax your resume to 954-530-7943 or email norm. kent@sfgn.com

Attractive/Attentive Bartender

Good Looking 42 yr Gay Bartender for your holiday parties. Let me take care of your guests and getting drinks..the most important part! Please call Jeffrey 954-566-5300 ------------------------------------------------MAC EXPERT NEEDED. Looking for an expert Mac user. Come to my Ft. Lauderdaelhame and show me how to use my Apple products correctly and efficently. Please Email qualifications, hourly rates, and availability to: macxprt2011@ yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------STYLIST W/CLIENTELE WANTEDChair rental, Private, Professional Hair Studio setting. Must be responsible, professional and a person without any substance abuse problems. Contact Dean Allen @ 954-564-1377. www. deanallen-ahairstudio.com ------------------------------------------------EXPERICENCED WAITER. Italian Restaurant seeking a professional and experienced waiter.PT/FT time position available. Fort Lauderdale area. Call 505-554-7103 ------------------------------------------------SALES POSITION: FoodMats is now hiring strong individuals. You must be energetic, upbeat, a great closer, willing to work hard, organized, a go getter and have reliable transportation. In return make excellent money. This is a commission paid job. You will earn 40% of the profit. Email seanrmatt7@aol.com and let us know why you are the one! Please paste your resume in the email if you have one. ------------------------------------------------A BEAUTIFUL & UPSCALE NEW GAY BAR. located in the heart of Downtown Miami is opening soon- we are looking for Barbacks, Security, Bartenders, Cocktail Servers, DJ’s, MC, VIP Host, Cashier, Male Dancers. Also looking for experienced Bar Mgr. & Dance Mgr. Excellent Pay and benefits. Send Photos, Resume, Contact Info to- newmiamiclub@gmail.com

INSURANCE & FINANCIAL ALLSTATE DIRECT: PERSONAL auto, home,condominium,boat and life insurance. For a free quote call Joe Mier 305-754-7414

LEGAL SERVICES CREDITORS CALLING? Call Us! The Law Offices of GeorgeCastrataro, 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. Call 954-630-2707

------------------------------------------------SELZER & WEISS, ATTORNEYS AT LAW Last Will & Testament, Living Will. Health Care Power of Attorney (POA) w/ HIPAA release, Durable Financial POA, for $399.00. PERSONAL INJURY: Free consult, if no recovery, no fee or cost to you. 954-567-4444.

MOVERS ALWAYSS MOVING know what you’re paying before you move! Licensed & Insured MC/ Visa/ Discover Accepted Family owned 20 years. Complete moving Services. Flat Rate& Free Estimates Call 305-650-9080

PERSONAL TRAINING IF YOU ARE READY TO MAKE A HEALTHIER you a lifestyle call Christy Fritch,BS CPR certified 954-445-2540

PETS TWO ENGLISH BULLDOGS Babies for Adoption. They are AKC, home raised, vaccinated and health guarantee. Contact cbell203@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS. Free written Detailed Roof Evaluation. By State licensed Roofing Contractor. Lic # RC29027398 (954) 580-1818 Or (561) 955-0700

REAL ESTATE Palm Aire. 1BD/1.5 BA condo, all new kithen& appliances, W/D, patio facing golf course, Priced to Sell, Call 954-971-9713 ------------------------------------------------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. ------------------------------------------------KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY- Ted Adcock, Realtor Cell: 954-609-4393 tedftl@aol.com ------------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------------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.

------------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------------620 NE 7TH AVE, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304 For Sale: 250,000. 3 Bedrooms 2.5 Bath. Call John Castelliat (954) 563-9889 ------------------------------------------------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. ------------------------------------------------THE SHAPIRO GROUP INC. Residential Property Management LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER. www.shapiroproperty. com 954-434-0175 ------------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------------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 Middle River &Lakeridge MOVE IN SPECIAL 1/2 OFF 1ST months rent 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 695/ Mth. 175/wk or 880/mth. or 225/week (6 or 12) month lease. Pay your deposit and you are in* for more details call 954-527-9225 ------------------------------------------------BEAUTIFUL LG. 1/1 Middle River Terr. French doors lead to your own private patio/ garden, tile throughout. Small quiet mostly gay bldg. Pets Ok, coin W/D 795./mo 954-791-4195 ------------------------------------------------HUGE 3/1- HALF DUPLEX New Kitchen, Tile Floor throughout, Huge Fenced yard, washer/ dryer, pets ok, pet owner, $1100. / mo 954-791-4195 ------------------------------------------------1/1 FRENCH DOORS/PRIVATE PATIO Middle River Terr, lg. 1/1, tile floors, walkin 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 ------------------------------------------------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 954736-7583 ------------------------------------------------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. 954-763-4214 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 ------------------------------------------------1BED - 2ND FLOOR 1142 NE 4th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 954-764-0212 or 954-5812573 $700/Mo. yearly

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, lgpvt backyard w/dive-in pool,1.5 mi to beach. $800/mo. 954-609-9405. ------------------------------------------------ROOM FOR RENT in immaculate 2 bedroom 1 bath single family home. Fully fenced backyard, new granite/cherry kitchen. Close to public transport and Wilton Manors. Pets welcome. $500 includes utilities. 201-696-8752

Dating New FREE Dating Website SameSexConnections.com

December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

Downtown Galveston’s Strand District.

historic

Texas Coast: Galveston, Corpus Christi, and South Padre Island By Andrew Collins

lthough America’s Gulf Coast doesn’t have any major gay beach resorts, the Texas barrier island of Galveston has steadily become a popular destination with GLBT travelers. About 220 miles south, the coast’s largest city, Corpus Christi, contains a number of notable attractions as well as the coast’s only gay bar south of Galveston. And at the southern tip of the Texas coast, scenic South Padre

andrew collins

T R A V EL Island has developed increased cachet as a getaway, thanks in part to biannual Splash South Padre Island gay parties. Here’s a look at these three classic coastal getaways in Texas.

Galveston The historic and charming city of Galveston (www.galveston.com) is a haven of sandy beaches, opulent Victorian houses, and touristy but engaging seafood restaurants and souvenir shops. Gays and lesbians – many from Houston, 50 miles inland – regularly visit here. With colorful architecture, a small but discernible arts scene, and a laid-back demeanor reminiscent of Key West and New Orleans, this city of 48,000 is a bit more open-minded and offbeat than any other on the Texas Gulf Coast. Galveston occupies a narrow, 32-mile-long, windswept coastal island. Several historic neighborhoods abound with stately old mansions and cheerful clapboard cottages, and

the main drag along the shoreline, Seawall Boulevard, bustles with seafood restaurants, chain hotels, and shops selling postcards, seashells, swimsuits, and sunglasses. If you’re a beach lover, you’ll want to hang out around the shorefront neighborhoods, but the city’s vibrant and quirky personality reveals itself most strongly a couple of miles north, in the downtown Strand Historic District, which overlooks Galveston Bay. This warren of palm-shaded cobblestone lanes is punctuated by a few tall buildings. There are numerous attractions to keep you busy around Galveston, the most famous being the Moody Gardens, a dazzling natureoriented complex consisting of three huge pyramidal buildings housing a vast tropical rain forest, an aquarium, and a science museum. Other points of interest include downtown’s Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum, in which you can explore an actual retired oil rig; the dramatic 1894 Grand Opera House, which now presents theater and

music events; and the Texas Seaport Museum, which is home to 1877 Tall Ship Elissa. If you start to feel a little peckish, downtown’s festive Yaga’s Cafe (www.yagaspresents.com) is a longtime favorite for casual Caribbean-inspired fare. For extremely tasty Latin American and Mexican fare, including delicious Gulf snapper ceviche, head to Rudy & Paco (www.rudyandpaco.com). A spacious, elegant restaurant overlooking Galveston Bay, Willie G’s (www.williegs. com) serves huge and rich portions of seafood, including lump crab au gratin and snapper Kathleen (blackened with shrimp, crab, mushrooms, and lemon butter). Gaypopular Mosquito Cafe (www.mosquitocafe. com), despite its pesty name, might just serve the most sophisticated and polished contemporary cuisine in town. For the complete article, go to: sfgn.com/texas

marketplace

Full Charge Bookkeeping Services

Bob Darrow, Sales

December 21, 2011 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

December 21, 2011 â&#x20AC;˘ SouthFloridaGayNews.com