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March 28, 2012 • Volume 3 • Issue 13

All that Chaz! Bono Named Grand Marshal of Miami Pride Page 2

PLUS: Cruise Ship Buggery Bust page 16 INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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Pride’s Special Cocktail

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Transgender History Exhibit at Stonewall

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Patti LuPone Comes to Palm Beach

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Chaz Bono to Lead Miami Beach Gay Pride

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haz Bono, LGBT rights activist, author, lecturer and advocate for transgender issues, has been chosen to headline the Fourth Annual Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade as grand marshal. Bono is most recently known for his stint on last season of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars. The Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade kicks of at noon on Sunday, April 15, along Ocean Drive from 5th to 15th Streets. “Chaz’s courage, activism and contributions to the whole community stand as inspirations to us all,” said Babak Movahedi, president of the Pride board of directors, in a statement. “We are extremely proud to have Chaz, who is a true trailblazer, as our Grand Marshal this year.” Bono is the only child of famed entertainers Sonny and Cher. He came out as a lesbian to his parents in 1987 when he was 18-yearsold, but did not come out publicly until April 1995 in an interview with The Advocate. Bono has written three books including Transition:The Story of How I Became a Man - a groundbreaking account of his life-long struggle to match his gender identity with his physical body and his transition from female to male. “As early as I had memory and consciousness, I was a boy,” he told Oprah Winfrey on her May 10, 2011 show. Bono has also participated in two documentaries. The first, Becoming Chaz, is an intimate film revealing the humanity

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and courage it took for him to embrace his true self. The film was nominated for three prime-time Emmy Awards. His second, Being Chaz, chronicled the star as he embraced his new life and prepared for his debut on DWTS amidst controversy and threats to his life over his decision to participate. Following the parade, the Miami Beach Gay Pride Festival will feature musical performances by Jessica Sutta from the Pussy Cat Dolls, Kristine W, JoJo, Wynter Gordon, Frenchie Davis from NBC’s The Voice and

Inaya Day. There will also be a roster of international DJs, including Scotty Thomson as well as 125 LGBT friendly vendors and businesses, a food court and a family friendly play area. Over the past four years the Miami Beach Gay Pride has grown into the largest, singleday event of the year in Miami Beach. In 2011 the event attracted more than 40,000 people. Visit MiamiBeachGayPride.com for more information and a schedule of events.

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Buy a Martini to ‘Give A Damn’ on March 28 Vodka company sponsors pro-LGBT cocktail

By Gideon Grudo

t’s got pomegranate juice and cinnamon syrup — and it’s here to help the LGBT community. It’s called the Give a Damn Martini, and when someone buys one on March 28, the launch date for the Cocktails without Prejudice campaign, one dollar will be donated to Give a Damn campaign. These two campaigns are coming together from Van Gogh Vodka, whose wheat vodka comprises the main ingredient of the cocktail, and from Cindy Lauper’s True Colors Fund. The basic premise behind the campaign, other than donating funds to non-profits that help the LGBT community, is to get allies and others in the straight community to “give a damn.” Out of the 60 bars that will showcase the drink on March 28, five of them are in Wilton Manors. Jonathan Pogash, a mixologist who’s nationally renowned as “the cocktail guru,” is responsible for coming up with the drink. “The cocktail ingredients are inspired by different properties of the mixture. Pomegranate is very healing and rejuvenating, while the red color symbolizes action, confidence and courage. I chose a topper of sparkling wine as an added ‘celebratory’

flair, for the progress that has been made in the LGBTQA community, and the joy that has been felt,” he told SFGN. “We’ve seen an amazing response from the community, and we’re hopeful the cocktail can raise funds for the foundation. Plus, the cocktail is pretty hard to resist, if I do say so myself.” Here’s Pogash’s recipe: 1 1/2 oz.Van Gogh BLUE Triple Wheat Vodka 3/4 oz. POM pomegranate juice 3/4 oz. Monin cinnamon syrup Top off with 1 1/2 oz sparkling wine Directions: Shake first three ingredients very well with ice and strain into a martini glass. Top off with chilled sparkling wine. Garnish: half orange wheel Out of the 60 bars that will showcase the drink on March 28, five of them are in Wilton Manors. Here’s where you can get it on March 28: New Moon, 2440 Wilton Drive Georgie’s Alibi, 2266 Wilton Drive Wilton Bier Garden, 2245 Wilton Dr. Bill’s Filling Station, 2209 Wilton Dr. Rosie’s Bar & Grill, 2449 Wilton Dr. Visit WeGiveaDamn.org for more information.

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By Secretary Kathleen Sebelius

GBT Health Awareness Week is an important time to highlight the progress our country is making to address the unique health needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans, especially through implementation of the health care law, the Affordable Care Act. Studies have shown that health disparities related to sexual orientation and gender identity are due in part to lower rates of health coverage and a lack of cultural competency in the health care system.The Affordable Care Act is already helping millions of Americans gain access to care by creating coverage options for people with pre-existing conditions, and under the law, beginning in 2014, every American will have access to health care through Affordable Insurance Exchanges, new competitive marketplaces where Americans will be able to purchase affordable coverage and have the same choices of insurance that members of Congress will have. These same benefits are or will be available to LGBT Americans across the country. The Affordable Care Act also strengthens

training for health care providers, devotes new resources to improving our primary care workforce, and increases funding for community health centers, where patients are served regardless of how much they can afford to pay. We know that members of the LGBT community may be more likely to be underinsured or uninsured, making the Affordable Care Act all the more important. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services continues to address the specific health concerns of LGBT Americans, including by working to incorporate data collection on LGBT populations into national health surveys, releasing rules requiring hospitals to allow same-sex partners the ability to visit each other in the hospital, and setting up an internal working group that ensures we are effectively coordinating policies to best address LGBT health needs across every agency in the Department. Our Department is committed to improving the health of all Americans, including LGBT Americans, and we look forward to continuing this work during LGBT Health Awareness Week and beyond.

SFGN BRIEFS ‘Bully’ Movie’s ‘R’ Rating Changed to ‘Unrated’

because it’s real. It’s what the children who are victims of bullying face on most days,” Hirsch said in a statement put out by The Weinstein Company. “All of our supporters see that, and we’re grateful for the support we’ve received across the board. I know the kids will come, so it’s up to the theaters to let them in.”   Gerry Lopez, the CEO of AMC Theaters, signed the petition and said he will make sure the movie airs in his theaters. “AMC will show this movie, and we invite our guests to engage in the dialogue its relevant message will inevitably provoke,” Lopez said. Other high profile signatories include Ellen DeGeneres, Anderson Cooper, Kelly Ripa, Justin Bieber, Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep, Michael Jordan, Demi Lovato, Randy Jackson, and Drew Brees.

he Weinstein Company has announced that Bully, the awardwinning documentary about the CBP Announces Proposal epidemic of school bullying in the United to Expand Filing of Joint States, will open in theaters on March 30 as Customs Declarations “unrated.” Controversy has been swirling .S. Customs and Border Protecaround the movie ever since the Motion tion (CBP) has proposed revisPicture Association of America (MPAA) ing its regulations concerning gave it an “R” rating because of some brief customs declarations for families returning foul language. Nearly 500,000 people signed to the U.S. The new proposed guidelines an online petition at Change.org demandexpand the definition of the term members ing that the Motion Picture Association of of a family residing in one household” to America (MPAA) remove the “R” rating. include domestic relationships, “I am happy Bully will maintain which would allow more U.S. its authenticity and will be an acreturning residents to file a joint curate portrayal of what thoucustoms declaration for articles sands of kids experience every acquired abroad. day,” said Katy Butler, a bullied “Domestic relationship” high school student from Michigan would be defined to include who was outraged that the MPAA foster children, stepchildren, gave Bully an “R” rating by just one half-siblings, legal wards, other vote because of brief language. dependents, and individuals with Butler, who had her finger broScene from Bully an in loco parentis or guardianship ken by bullies in middle school, relationship. CBP would also include within urged the MPAA to remove the “R” rating the definition two adults who are in a comfrom Bully so that middle school and high mitted relationship including, but not limited school students would have a chance to see to, long-term companions and couples in the movie and its important message. civil unions or domestic partnerships where “The MPAA might not recognize the the partners share financial assets and oblireality that thousands of bullied kids face gations, and are not married to, or a partner each day in school, but nearly 500,000 of, anyone else. people around the country, from celebriBy expanding the definition of CBP anticities to politicians to bullied kids themselves, pates a reduction in the number of declarastepped up to speak out about bullying by tions, which would streamline passenger signing my petition,” Butler said. “The brief processing by officers and reduce costs. use of vulgar language in this film reflects CBP believes that this proposed change what so many kids hear each day in school would more accurately reflect relationships when they’re being bullied. The MPAA said between members of the public who are they wouldn’t drop the ‘R’ rating unless traveling together as a family. this language was removed, but nothing can Written comments must be received on remove it from the halls and playgrounds of or before May 26, include the agency name schools where bullied students hear it each and docket number by visiting the Federal day, except education and exposure.”   eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulaLee Hirsch, director of Bully, said that the tions.gov or by mail to: “unrated” designation for the film will allow Trade and Commercial Regulations Branch the film to portray the real trauma and torRegulations and Rulings ment that bullied students experience each U.S. Customs and Border Protection day in school.  799 9th Street, N.W. (Mint Annex) “The small amount of language in the film Washington, D.C. 20229-1179 that’s responsible for the ‘R’ rating is there

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Secretary of Health Remarks on LGBT Health Awareness Week

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COMPLERA does not cure HIV infections or AIDS. • Always practice safer sex. • Use latex or polyurethane condoms to lower the chance of sexual contact with any body fluids such as semen, vaginal secretions, or blood. • Never re-use or share needles.

Ask your healthcare provider if you have any questions about how to prevent passing COMPLERA can cause serious side effects, including: 1. Build-up of an acid in your blood (lactic acidosis). Lactic acidosis can happen in HIV to other people. some people who take COMPLERA or similar (nucleoside analogs) medicines. Lactic Who should not take COMPLERA? acidosis is a serious medical emergency that can lead to death. • Do not take COMPLERA if your HIV infection has been previously treated with Lactic acidosis can be hard to identify early, because the symptoms could seem like HIV medicines. symptoms of other health problems. Call your healthcare provider right away if you • Do not take COMPLERA if you are taking certain other medicines. For more get any of the following symptoms which could be signs of lactic acidosis: information about medicines that must not be taken with COMPLERA, see “What • feeling very weak or tired should I tell my healthcare provider before taking COMPLERA?” • have unusual (not normal) muscle pain • have trouble breathing What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking COMPLERA? • have stomach pain with Before you take COMPLERA, tell your healthcare provider if you: - nausea (feel sick to your stomach) • have liver problems, including hepatitis B or C virus infection - vomiting • have kidney problems • feel cold, especially in your arms and legs • have ever had a mental health problem • feel dizzy or lightheaded • have bone problems • have a fast or irregular heartbeat • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if COMPLERA can harm your unborn child Pregnancy Registry. There is a pregnancy registry for women who take antiviral medicines during pregnancy. Its purpose is to collect information about the health of you and your baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about how you can take part in this registry. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms • are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. The Centers for Disease Control and of liver problems: Prevention recommends that mothers with HIV not breastfeed because they can pass • your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow (jaundice). the HIV through their milk to the baby. It is not known if COMPLERA can pass through • dark “tea-colored” urine your breast milk and harm your baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best • light-colored bowel movements (stools) way to feed your baby. • loss of appetite for several days or longer Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription • nausea and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. • stomach pain 2. Severe liver problems. Severe liver problems can happen in people who take COMPLERA or similar medicines. In some cases these liver problems can lead to death. Your liver may become large (hepatomegaly) and you may develop fat in your liver (steatosis) when you take COMPLERA.

You may be more likely to get lactic acidosis or severe liver problems if you are COMPLERA may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may female, very overweight (obese), or have been taking COMPLERA or a similar affect how COMPLERA works, and may cause serious side effects. If you take certain medicines with COMPLERA, the amount of COMPLERA in your body may be too low and medicine containing nucleoside analogs for a long time. it may not work to help control your HIV infection. The HIV virus in your body may become 3. Worsening of Hepatitis B infection. If you also have hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection resistant to COMPLERA or other HIV medicines that are like it. and you stop taking COMPLERA, your HBV infection may become worse (flare-up). A “flare-up” is when your HBV infection suddenly returns in a worse way than before. Do not take COMPLERA if you also take these medicines: COMPLERA is not approved for the treatment of HBV, so you must discuss your HBV • COMPLERA provides a complete treatment for HIV infection. Do not take other HIV medicines with COMPLERA. therapy with your healthcare provider. • the anti-seizure medicines carbamazepine (CARBATROL®, EQUETRO®, TEGRETOL®, • Do not let your COMPLERA run out. Refill your prescription or talk to your healthcare TEGRETOL-XR®, TERIL®, EPITOL®), oxcarbazepine (TRILEPTAL®), phenobarbital provider before your COMPLERA is all gone. (LUMINAL®), phenytoin (DILANTIN®, DILANTIN-125®, PHENYTEK®) • Do not stop taking COMPLERA without first talking to your healthcare provider. ® ® • If you stop taking COMPLERA, your healthcare provider will need to check your health • the anti-tuberculosis medicines rifabutin (MYCOBUTIN ), rifampin (RIFATER , ® ® ® ® , RIMACTANE , RIFADIN ) and rifapentine (PRIFTIN ) RIFAMATE often and do regular blood tests to check your HBV infection. Tell your healthcare provider about any new or unusual symptoms you may have after you stop taking • a proton pump inhibitor medicine for certain stomach or intestinal problems, including esomeprazole (NEXIUM®, VIMOVO®), lansoprazole (PREVACID®), omeprazole COMPLERA. (PRILOSEC®), pantoprazole sodium (PROTONIX®), rabeprazole (ACIPHEX®) • more than 1 dose of the steroid medicine dexamethasone or dexamethasone sodium What is COMPLERA? COMPLERA is a prescription HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) medicine that: phosphate • is used to treat HIV-1 in adults who have never taken HIV medicines before. HIV is the • St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). If you are taking COMPLERA, you should not take: • contains 3 medicines, (rilpivirine, emtricitabine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) • other medicines that contain tenofovir (VIREAD®, TRUVADA®, ATRIPLA®) combined in one tablet. EMTRIVA and VIREAD are HIV-1 (human immunodeficiency • other medicines that contain emtricitabine or lamivudine (EMTRIVA®, COMBIVIR®, virus) nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) and EDURANT is an EPIVIR® or EPIVIR-HBV®, EPZICOM®, TRIZIVIR®) HIV-1 non-nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI). • rilpivirine (EDURANT™) It is not known if COMPLERA is safe and effective in children under the age of 18 years. • adefovir (HEPSERA®)

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Also tell your healthcare provider if you take: The most common side effects of COMPLERA include: an antacid medicine that contains aluminum, magnesium hydroxide, or calcium • trouble sleeping (insomnia) carbonate. Take antacids at least 2 hours before or at least 4 hours after you take • abnormal dreams COMPLERA. • headache • a histamine-2 blocker medicine, including famotidine (PEPCID®), cimetidine • dizziness (TAGAMET®), nizatidine (AXID®), or ranitidine hydrochloride (ZANTAC®). Take these • diarrhea medicines at least 12 hours before or at least 4 hours after you take COMPLERA. • nausea ® ® ® • the antibiotic medicines clarithromycin (BIAXIN ), erythromycin (E-MYCIN , ERYC , • rash ERY-TAB®, PCE®, PEDIAZOLE®, ILOSONE®), and troleandomycin (TAO®) • tiredness ® • an antifungal medicine by mouth, including fluconazole (DIFLUCAN ), itraconazole ® ® ® (SPORANOX ), ketoconazole (NIZORAL ), posaconazole (NOXAFIL ), voriconazole • depression (VFEND®) Additional common side effects include: • methadone (DOLOPHINE®) • vomiting Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you are not sure if your medicine is • stomach pain or discomfort • skin discoloration (small spots or freckles) one that is listed above. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines and show it to your • pain •

healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. Your healthcare provider and your pharmacist can tell you if you can take these medicines with COMPLERA. Do not start any new medicines while you are taking COMPLERA without first talking with your healthcare provider or pharmacist. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a list of medicines that can interact with COMPLERA. How should I take COMPLERA? Stay under the care of your healthcare provider during treatment with COMPLERA. • Take COMPLERA exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. • Always take COMPLERA with a meal. Taking COMPLERA with a meal is important to help get the right amount of medicine in your body. A protein drink does not replace a meal. • Do not change your dose or stop taking COMPLERA without first talking with your healthcare provider. See your healthcare provider regularly while taking COMPLERA. • If you miss a dose of COMPLERA within 12 hours of the time you usually take it, take your dose of COMPLERA with a meal as soon as possible. Then, take your next dose of COMPLERA at the regularly scheduled time. If you miss a dose of COMPLERA by more than 12 hours of the time you usually take it, wait and then take the next dose of COMPLERA at the regularly scheduled time. • Do not take more than your prescribed dose to make up for a missed dose. • When your COMPLERA supply starts to run low, get more from your healthcare provider or pharmacy. It is very important not to run out of COMPLERA. The amount of virus in your blood may increase if the medicine is stopped for even a short time. • If you take too much COMPLERA, contact your local poison control center or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away. •

What are the possible side effects of COMPLERA? COMPLERA may cause the following serious side effects, including: • See “What is the most important information I should know about COMPLERA?” • New or worse kidney problems can happen in some people who take COMPLERA. If you have had kidney problems in the past or take other medicines that can cause kidney problems, your healthcare provider may need to do blood tests to check your kidneys during your treatment with COMPLERA. • Depression or mood changes. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms: - feeling sad or hopeless - feeling anxious or restless - have thoughts of hurting yourself (suicide) or have tried to hurt yourself • Bone problems can happen in some people who take COMPLERA. Bone problems include bone pain, softening or thinning (which may lead to fractures). Your healthcare provider may need to do additional tests to check your bones. • Changes in body fat can happen in people taking HIV medicine. These changes may include increased amount of fat in the upper back and neck (“buffalo hump”), breast, and around the main part of your body (trunk). Loss of fat from the legs, arms and face may also happen. The cause and long term health effect of these conditions are not known. • Changes in your immune system (Immune Reconstitution Syndrome) can happen when you start taking HIV medicines. Your immune system may get stronger and begin to fight infections that have been hidden in your body for a long time. Tell your healthcare provider if you start having new symptoms after starting your HIV medicine.

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Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of COMPLERA. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088). How do I store COMPLERA? • Store COMPLERA at room temperature 77 °F (25 °C). • Keep COMPLERA in its original container and keep the container tightly closed. • Do not use COMPLERA if the seal over the bottle opening is broken or missing. Keep COMPLERA and all other medicines out of reach of children. General information about COMPLERA: Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use COMPLERA for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give COMPLERA to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them. This leaflet summarizes the most important information about COMPLERA. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about COMPLERA that is written for health professionals. For more information, call (1-800-445-3235) or go to www.COMPLERA.com. What are the ingredients of COMPLERA? Active ingredients: emtricitabine, rilpivirine hydrochloride, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate Inactive ingredients: pregelatinized starch, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, povidone, polysorbate 20. The tablet film coating contains polyethylene glycol, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, triacetin, titanium dioxide, iron oxide red, FD&C Blue #2 aluminum lake, FD&C Yellow #6 aluminum lake. This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Manufactured and distributed by: Gilead Sciences, Inc. Foster City, CA 94404 Issued: August 2011 COMPLERA, the COMPLERA Logo, EMTRIVA, HEPSERA, TRUVADA, VIREAD, GILEAD, and the GILEAD Logo are trademarks of Gilead Sciences, Inc. or its related companies. ATRIPLA is a trademark of Bristol-Myers Squibb & Gilead Sciences, LLC. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. © 2012 Gilead Sciences, Inc. All rights reserved. 202123-GS-000 02AUG2011 CON12392 3/12

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The Transvestigator

Stonewall Celebrates Transgender History Exhibit

ransgender history and culture celebrated in a series of events at Stonewall National Museum & Archives in Fort Lauderdale began Feb. 13 with the opening of the exhibition, Transitions: Gender Identity & Gender Expression in Culture & History. The museum is also featuring several important events on March 28, 29 and 30. The exhibit is accompanied by important memorabilia from the museum’s archives. It also contains the first timeline of transgender presence in American history from the colonial days to modern day. Bryan Knicely, president of Stonewall said, “It is important for Stonewall to educate the community on transgender history and issues. Many times transgender issues are not completely understood within the LGBT community, so our goal is to present information to the entire community to broaden the resources available while trying to gain more acceptance and understanding for transgender people.”

Stonewall is co-sponsoring a workshop called, LGBT Workplace Issues, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on March 28 at the State Farm training facility, 10451 NW 117th Ave., Medley. Brian McNaught is presenting at the event. The New York Times named McNaught “the godfather of gay diversity training.” He works with corporate executives globally, is the author of six books, and is featured in seven educational DVDs. Tickets are $250. Thursday, March 29, Stonewall welcomes pioneer and nationally recognized author Vanessa Sheridan for a book reading and signing of a groundbreaking new full length book, The Complete Guide to Transgender in the Workplace. Sheridan has been speaking, writing and researching transgender issues since 1991. This event will be from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Friday, March 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. the Spirit of Stonewall Award will be presented at a cocktail reception to Denise Norris, the co-founder of the activist organization,

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By Victoria Michaels

Bryan Knicely

“It is important to show the world that transgender people are no different from other members in our society.”

– Bryan Knicely

The Transexual Menace, and Accenture Corporation’s person on global outreach to the transgender community. Norris founded The Transsexual Menace in 1993 as means of applying for transgender inclusion in what was yet to become the LGBT community. In addition to initiating actions against individuals and organizations whose policies and/or opinions are discriminatory to the community, it sponsors outreach and educational events. As an analyst with Accenture, with the Global Transgender Inclusion Project, Norris has ensured that the company includes sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression in their non-discrimination policy. Knicely, who is impressively well educated on the T-Community concluded, “Stonewall’s transitions exhibit assists with Do’s and Dont’s, presents a transgender history back to colonial days and provides profiles of everyday transgender people living everyday lives in our communities. It is important to show the world that transgender people are no different from other members in our society. We all want the same things that our other neighbors want, to feel safe and accepted and part of the community in which we live.” Contact Bryan Knicely at 954-763-8565 for more information. Visit StonewallNationalMuseum. org for more information.

Passages Longtime Partner of Representative Mark Foley Dies

Photo by Debbie Schatz

ayne Nisenbaum, the longtime partner of former Rep. Mark Foley (R-Fla.), died last week. He was 53-years-old. Nisenbaum was waiting for a liver transplant in a West Palm Beach hospital when he died. Nisenbaum and Foley had been together for 28 years. They kept their relationship private until 2006, when Foley was forced to reveal his sexuality after admitting to he sent sexually explicit emails and text messages to underage males Layne Nisenbaum (left) and former Rep. Mark Foley serving as U.S. House pages. Foley resigned from Congress and faced investigations by the Fedcharities. Every event we attended from eral Bureau of Investigation and the Florida Compass to the Melanoma Foundation, Department of Law Enforcement. He was Layne was always the most aggressive never charged with a crime. buyer during live and silent auctions. He Foley said of Nisenbaum: “He was an stood by my side in life’s darkest moments incredible human being, a fantastic doctor and I am proud to have stood by his side and a generous benefactor of numerous until the end.”

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Business

LGBT Buying Power Surges T

nies and policy decision-makers. This estimate offers us a reasonable snapshot of the projected yearly economic contributions of America’s diverse gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender population even in our gradually stirring economy.” Based on a diverse range of LGBT population estimates, and more than a hundred online samples conducted by Harris Interactive over the past decade, the 2012 analysis benchmarks roughly 6.7 percent of the adult U.S. population who self-identify as LGBT, or between 15 and 16 million adults, who are 18 years of age and older.

he total buying power of the LGBT adult population for 2012 in the U.S. is projected to be $790 billion, according to an updated analysis by Witeck Communications. This current year estimate is somewhat lower than a 5-year trend forecast first published in 2007. This update adjusts the earlier estimate because the U.S. economy as whole experienced a deep recession beginning in the third quarter of 2008. In sharing the latest analysis, Bob Witeck said, “Buying power projections may be seen as an accepted business measure for compa-

Local News

Local Sheriff Receives Award

J.R. Davis

ongratulations to Captain Richard Wierzbicki for being selected to receive the prestigious Anti-Defamation League Doris and Murray Felton Excellence in Law Enforcement Award. Wierzbicki oversees the Broward Sheriff Office’s Hate Crimes/Anti-Bias Task Force. He is being honored for raising awareness of anti-gay bullying in the school system.

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Opening night of artist Joe Horton’s show “The Beauty of Man” (March 22 to April 5 at the Bruce Webber Gallery)

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VIEWS OF THE NEWS

Scott Herman (wearing suit) surrounded by supporters

Larry Aronberg (left) and artist Joe Horton

On March 24th, Florida State House Candidate Scott R. Herman held a successful “Meet and Greet the Candidate” reception at his Oakland Park American Legion Post 222. Scott addressed the crowd on several issues of importance to him and his future constituents and then tackled questions from the audience. For information about Scott or volunteering visit his web site at http://www.electscottherman.com

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Boycott Atlantis Cruises Norm Kent, Publisher

Dominica Police department

“Many countries and municipalities that ay sex, or Buggery, as it is known in the land of Dominica, made nation- gay men visit and live in have antiquated laws on their books,” he said. “These statutes don’t al news this past week. This is because the land of Dominica is so- pose a concern to us in planning a tourist viscially retarded, a lot like the emerging Afri- it.” Too bad. They sure should. Why the hell is a cruise ship company catercan community of Kenya, recently stirred to insane and bizarre ideological frenzies over ing to the LGBT community running cruises to homosexuality. They hate their gays in Domi- islands that openly and brazenly discriminate against gay populations? What kind of morons nica. Beat ‘em, but don’t be ‘em. First, let’s make sure you know what hap- are we giving our money too? What kind of pened. Two Palm Springs California men were morons must we be to give them our money? This may all be minor and unfortunate to arrested by the Dominican police, pulled off their cruise ship and charged with buggery af- Mr. Campbell and his multi million dollar pater being caught doing their thing on the bal- rade of cruise ships, but they are not minor to the South Florida Gay cony, apparently in News or our website, public view of some n a t ion a l g ay ne w s . enraged islanders who com. They reprehave a hell of a lot of sent a major concern. time on their hands. Consequently, we Second, they were are going to stand up brought before some for the rights of the Dominican dirt bag LGBT community of a judge who, before Now voyagers: Mug shots of the accused even if the cruise carfining them $4,000 on a reduced charge, condescendingly called them tel won’t. First, from this day forth this paper shall “rogues and vagabonds.” Third, the sentence came after they had not accept advertising or publicize the prowalked to court while local residents men- grams of Atlantis Events or Celebrity Cruises. Second, this paper calls for all gay men of acingly berated and abused them, shouting good conscience to conscientiously boycott threatening pejoratives at them. Fourth, that sequence of events followed those cruises and their launches to ports an internment of nearly 24 hours in a decrepit which openly discriminate against gay life jail cell with no lights, water or toilet, after be- and gay Americans. This is not about the wrongfulness of two ing forcefully removed from their cruise ship, and being told by the captain they were fac- gay men being caught engaged in a pubic act ing up to 14 years in prison. Can you imagine in a public place. They would be as wrong what was going through their mind during for doing the nasty on a public balcony on a cruise ship as in front of a condo swimming those hours? In summary, these island guests were treat- pool in a retirement community in Boca. This is about the wrongfulness of a cruise ed like a black kid wearing a hoodie in Sanford, Florida. Here is the thing, though. Gay Amer- ship enterprise being so willing to ask the gay ica and LGBT Californians can do something community to spend their gay dollars in ports about it. We can rightfully expect the cruise of call that are harbors of hate, decks of disship companies to defend their guests and crimination, and points of poison. “It was frightening to us, and we didn’t stand up for their rights. Or so we thought. Hart and Mayer were part of a gay cruise know how to respond to them because we group from California sponsored by Atlantis don’t come from a world or country that prosEvents, which runs gay tourism trips around ecutes people for being gay,” said Dennis the world and markets itself as the largest gay Hart, one of the arrestees. Well, Dennis, the cruise ship is responsible for your safe pascruise in the world. The group chartered a Celebrity Cruise sage. They should never have taken you there ship for the trip to Dominica. After the epi- in the first place. For all members of the LGBT community sode, the president of Atlantis Events, Rich Campbell, told the Associated Press that the who elect to board one of their ships again, company would continue to visit Dominica in shame on you. A horse kicks you once and it is the future. He called it “minor” and “unfortu- his fault. Kicks you again, and maybe you are to blame. Join with us. Don’t ride that horse. nate.” Screw him.

Letters to the Editor

Reader responds to: ‘Wilton Manors Ponzi Scheme’

Directors has given a sanctioned endorsement of someone who might turn out to be involved in something which may be determined to be illegal. As a fiduciary of the members of the asGentlemen: sociation, it is incumbent upon members of Good morning — I had to write a note a board to exhibit real and dedicated due to you about the diligence for all activiWilton Manors ponzi ties which affect the scheme article and association, particuthe follow up. larly when someone It is my underis employed by the standing that Rick association. Kuhn has come under Even the slightest some criticism for taint of activity, which speaking out against may be illegal, should this extraordinary and be carefully scrutireprehensible chain nized, investigated, and of events that has not dismissed in a cavaffected some of the alier and self-indulgent members of the Wilmanner. This policy ton Station Associashould also be that tion — the full impact of the management of which has yet to be company as well. determined. There is no end to I have known this the devious nature gentleman for some of those who would time, and know him take advantage of to be a good busiothers, nor is there a nessman, a straightlimit to the methods forward individual, used to achieve a Wilton Station and an understanding nefarious end result. friend. And to use a well What shocks me most is that someone who know quote, paraphrased here: “Evil flourhas been defrauded by illegal activity would be ishes when good men do nothing.” criticized for standing up for his rights. Moreover; as someone who has been the Charles Bryant president of an association on several occaFort Lauderdale sions, it is astonishing to me that a Board of chance taffer

SFGN Editorial

Response to: ‘Israel, the Gays and Equality Forum’ The March 21 issue of SFGN published “Israel, the Gays and Equality Forum,” which calls for LGBT support of Israel and praises the country for its pro-gay attitude relative to the Palestinians and the rest of the Middle East. While Israel does deserve praise for its respect for gay rights, I would like to address the racist anti-Palestinian bias that ought to shame an LGBT newspaper that claims to combat oppression. To quote: “by supporting the Palestinians, one is supporting an antiequality cause, if not supporting hate crimes themselves.” In the first place, it is wrong to generalize “the Palestinians” (that is, all of them) because of the actions of a few. Generalization itself is weapon used against equality struggles for all persecuted people. Replace “Palestinians” with “gays” in that sentence and you decide how offended you feel. Second of all, supporting the Palestinians and their basic human rights is not equivalent to endorsing Arab homophobia and every cultural norm and attitude Palestinians hold about sexuality. And in any case, neither Israeli state persecution nor LGBT support

for Israel will make Palestinian homophobia go away. Thirdly, supporting Palestinians is no more anti-equality than supporting Israel. So supporting Palestinian rights puts one in the camp of a few homophobes. Support Israel and you’re in the same camp as Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, Michele Bachmann, Jerry Falwell and any number of repulsive anti-gay crusaders. Why should the LGBT community close ranks with these opponents to support the persecution of an oppressed people? Why be in league with those who call Palestinians “invented people,” knowing full well the pain of hearing sexual orientation being called a choice? The oppressed LGBT community ought to unite with other oppressed peoples. That is how to promote equality, not lining up with any racist regime that lets gays in the military to shoot down the oppressed. After all, the Israeli state is an equal opportunity war criminal, shelling both gay and straight Palestinian civilians without discrimination. In the face of our own oppression, in memory of our own Stonewall Intifada, let us in the LGBT community declare: we are all Palestinians!

Evan Bury West Palm Beach

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atti LuPone is one tight-lipped diva—at least when it comes to her one-woman show coming to West Palm Beach’s Kravis Center on April 4. Titled, The Gypsy in my Soul, the show presumably will feature some of her biggest hits from a Broadway career that earned her two Tony Awards. “I don’t give my song list away, ever,” she resolutely insists. “I would rather have people watching the stage than reading the program as the show goes on…we never tip the hat.” She does promise an intimate show—accompanied only by a pianist—but, she says, “I still have a big voice,” reassuring fans expecting the belting voice that made her such a natural for signature roles in Evita and Gypsy. A revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita recently opened with Ricky Martin and Argentinean Elena Roger in the role she created on Broadway in 1979, but the singer is circumspect about her career. “They’ve never left, those memories…It’s still very present in mind,” she recalls, admitting she’s “anxious” to see the show. LuPone was recently feted with a star-studded tribute by The Acting Company, where she got her big break in 1972. “I’m at that age where they’re going to honor me with these tributes. There’s nothing else I can do, until I win the lottery. This is what I’ve done since I was four years old. It’s what I was born to do. I don’t have a hobby. I don’t garden, I really hate to garden. This is my hobby, it’s my life,” she says. After six decades in the business, the performer has no plans to slow down: “The thing I trust and delight in is the surprises in my career,” LuPone says, but when she’s not working, she focuses on “restoring the energy and rejuvenation. I expend a lot of energy on stage, so I don’t sit around reading plays and thinking about my career.” Like many insiders, she has tuned in for Smash, NBC’s hit drama about the inner workings of Broadway. A friend of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, the show’s composers and executive producers, LuPone hopes the show will be successful because of the spotlight it focuses on the industry. “It’s a wonderful topic…being in a rehearsal room for a musical with a composer, lyricist, writer, choreographer is really no different from working in an office. Everyone has a job to fulfill and is professional,” she says, but at the same time, warns the series features one-note characters and has quickly become “a little unrealistic, a little too suburban for my taste.” But like many television shows, the plot twists and turns Smash takes will depend on the audiences, advertisers, and, Patti LuPone in ultimately, money, warns LuPone. “The Gypsy in My Soul” Fingers crossed, she will be making another appearance on Broadway this fall in a new play by David Mamet, The Anarchist, Wednesday, April 4, 8 p.m. co-starring Laurie Metcalf. Over the years, she has collaborated Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, with the award-winning playwright five times to critical acclaim West Palm Beach and dispelling the notion that she lacks the grit for Mamet’s Tickets start at $25 at Kravis.org hard-edged drama. In this go around, she hopes to play a tough prisoner confronted by her parole officer.

When Patti LuPone Speaks, Listen Up

Ethan Hill

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Theater

By J.W. Arnold

ith the return of AMC’s hit drama, Mad Men, last week, all things retro are hot again. But, it’s only a coincidence that prolific South Florida playwright Michael McKeever’s latest work, opening March 29 at the Arsht Center, is also set in the 1960s. Moscow, a Zoetic Stage production, is the story of two sisters living in Miami in 1962. They come from one of the venerable founding families and must deal with the tumultuous changes the city undergoes during the height of the Cold War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. “The play is about old, white America, desperate to stop the changes that are occurring around them,” explains McKeever, who grew up in Miami. He still vividly remembers hearing the air raid siren tests every Friday. “After a while it became so blasé, but I can imagine the fear it put into everyone

the first time they heard it. Cuba had missiles just 90 miles away,” he recalls. “The first time we heard the sirens in rehearsal, the cast forgot their lines because it was so startling.” While he uses the tense setting to tackle serious issues of class and race, Moscow is still very much a comedy, seen through “a very Miami prism,” and featuring some of the funniest actresses McKeever knows, including Elena Maria Carcia and Irene Adjan. Ironically, McKeever also sees many parallels in today’s political currents as conservatives fight to stem the tide of immigration and campaign on traditional family values. “When I first started writing (Moscow), there was no intention to mirror what’s happening in America right now. My God, we’re talking 50 years ago, but it’s like writing about current events,” he says. “I’m not sure if we’ve moved forward or taken a few steps back, but it’s amazing how little we have changed.” The 1960s story fills a void in what McK-

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‘Moscow’: The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same

Michael McKeever eever coins his “Miami Trilogy,” three plays all set in Miami in different time periods, and is the second world premiere in the current season for Zoetic, a company he co-founded two years ago with his longtime partner, director Stuart Meltzer, award-winning play-

wright Chris DemosBrown and Stephanie Demos-Brown. Not every attempt to capture the nostalgia of the 60s is successful. Two television shows, Pan Am and The Playboy Club, failed to capture the imaginations of audiences and Magic City, a Starz cable series filmed in Miami, is set to air. McKeever says, “The period and the costumes are just (window) dressing. What you need are characters that people care about and a storyline. If there’s nothing going on onstage, you’ll never engage the audience.” He would know. With a background in advertising and television, McKeever could be considered one of the “Mad Men,” too.

‘Moscow’ by Michael McKeever Zoetic Stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center Carnival Studio Theatre March 29 – April 15 Tickets $40 at ArshtCenter.org

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By Brian Swinford

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Theater Broward County

The Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus Presents: “Comedy Tonight” The Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus will present their 2nd concert of their 26th season April 27 & 28, at the Museum of Art, in Fort Lauderdale at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 and $25. Visit TheFortLauderdaleGayMensChorus.org

Palm Beach County Harvey

Palm Beach State College will present Harvey on March 29 through 31 and April 12 through 14 at 8 p.m. at Stage West, located at the college’s Lake Worth campus. Elwood P. Dowd is an affable man who claims to have an unseen (and presumably imaginary) friend Harvey. His sister, Veta, finds his eccentric behavior embarrassing and decides to have him committed to a sanitarium to spare her daughter Myrtle Mae from embarrassment. Tickets are $12 and $5 for students with ID. Call 561-868-3309, or visit https://web. ovationtix.com/trs/pr/897225

Lucia Di Lammermoor

Unable to be with the man she loves and forced to marry someone she detests, Lucia slowly becomes unhinged and is driven to murder. Culminating in opera’s most famous mad scene, this psychological thriller is not to be missed at the Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall. Visit Kravis.org

Miami-Dade

Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

The Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, screens films and videos in locations throughout Miami-Dade County. The 14th Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival will run Friday April 27 until Sunday May 6. Visit MLFF.com

Key West

The Look of Love: Carmen Sings Burt Bacharach

Carmen Rodriguez, Key West’s own conch diva (along with guest stars Bobby Nesbitt and Danny Weathers) will deliver music from the legendary composer/lyricist, Burt Bacharach. Saturday, April 21 at the San Carlos Institute. Visit Waterfrontplayhouse.org

Red Barn Theatre presents: Match

This Broadway hit stars like the hysterical Tom Luna as Tobi Powell, an eccentric and endearing dancer, choreographer and teacher. A married couple arrives at Powell’s apartment to interview him about his life, but it is soon evident that their agenda is as multi-layered as Tobi’s life story. Call 305-2969911 or Email: info@redbarntheatre.com

Key West Pops presents: Kiss Me Kate

The annual musical-in-concert features Cole Porter’s production starring Susan Powell and Richard White. This classic from the Golden Age of Broadway musicals is pure entertainment gold with hits songs and great dance sequences. The guest artist roster is to reflect the Pops’ usual practice of bringing together out-of-town artists and Key West favorites. Starts at 7:30 p.m. and is at the Tennessee Williams Theatre. Call 305-296-6059 or Email: info@keywestpops.org

Community Calendar Broward County City of Wilton Manors Egg Hunt

*Daniel’s Dash 5K at Markham Park

The Daniel Brett Foundation presents a fundraiser 5K run/ walk for all ages, with the proceeds helping to promote awareness of the dangers and disabilities that can result from multiple small concussions. Registration is available online or the day of the event at 6:30 a.m. The run/walk starts at 7:30 a.m. on March 31. Visit DanielsDash.org. The park’s regular weekend and holiday gate entrance fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under are free) will be in effect.

*Hop Into Spring at Secret Woods Nature Center

Enjoy springtime fun at the nature center, where a large rabbit will guide you through a maze. Hopping games and a craft activity are also included. This event will take place on April 1 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This event is also free and for all ages. For more information, call the nature center at 954-357-8884.

*Dream Car Classic

Back by popular demand on April 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Dream Car Classic Car Show returns to Downtown Hollywood the first Sunday of the month through June. Pre-1980 classic cars, modern classics and custom cars from 19812012. $10 car registration from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. (Show Car Entrance: 20th Avenue & Tyler Street). People’s Choice Award - 2 Classes; Top Ten Vehicles Award. Call 954-214-2457

*Know Your Rights Training Event Join the ACLU of Florida, Broward Schools, Safe Schools of SF, & SunServe for a free Know Your Rights Training Event for students, parents, teachers & counselors! Learn how to organize a GSA, Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan’s Bullying Guidance Letter, Bullying policy information, and transgender and gender non-conforming recommendations for schools. Join the whole community March 29 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at that time. Bring your friends and family for this important event held at The SunServe North location. Contact Nikki Fisher at NFisher@ aclufl.org

Community-Wide Weight Loss Challenge Set

This is a community-wide eight-week weight loss program aimed for people ages 15 to 80 to shed excess weight. The “Body Beach Challenge” will take place from April 7 to June 2. Part of the proceeds will benefit the 2012 Florida AIDS Walk and Music Festival. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Cost is a $25 registration fee. Participants will receive a Body Transformation Guide with weight loss and healthy living guidelines as well as a spiral bound Daily Exercise and Nutrition Guidebook. The individual with the most dramatic improvement will be declared the winner. The grand prize includes a $400 personal training package at Push Fitness. Visit PushFitnessFTL.com.

The City of Wilton Manors Leisure Services Department will be hosting our Annual Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. Clement Church 225 NW 29 Avenue. This event will be for children newborn through 5th Grade. Peter Cottontail will be busy filling thousands of eggs with goodies. Call Leisure Services at 954-390-2130.

*Living Healthy

Fort Lauderdale Garden Club Presents “America Celebrates with Song”

Fusion in Wilton Manors will be having a free workshop on Healthy Choices, and Healthy Living on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This workshop provides interactive learning, Practice and Mastery Techniques for a healthier and more active life, and positive changes for quality of life. Call 954-630-1655.

Team Sidelines Takes a Stroll Down the Beach

*Gay and Lesbian Lawyers Network Fundraiser

Designing a Nature Scape for Wildlife Presented by the Fort Lauderdale Garden Club

The Gay & Lesbian Lawyers Network presents its Inaugural Fundraiser benefiting The Pride Center at Equality Park and The National Center for Lesbian Rights on April 29 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hugh’s Catering located at 4351 NE 12th Terr., in Oakland Park. Tickets will be $20 until April 1, and after, $30. Don’t miss this fabulous event, since space is limited get your tickets today. Contact gllnboard@gmail.com to purchase tickets. All donations go The Pride Center and NCLR.

Diana Guidry Diana Guidry, Naturescape Broward Outreach Coordinator will present a program on “Designing a NatureScape for Wildlife.” Diana has been teaching Environmental Programs for over 11 years and is the only National Wildlife Federation Host in SE Florida. Also a horticulture lesson: “Fragrant Plants in the Garden” by Ann Schandelmayer. Join the Ft. Lauderdale Garden Club on April 13 at the Fort Lauderdale Garden Club. Contact: Pam Schrimsher, Publicity Chair 954683-3271or Email FLGardenClub@gmail.com

Lloyd Meeker

Free Public Talk: Modern Buddhism

Sidelines Sports Bar is proud to once again announce its sponsorship of the 2012 Florida AIDS Walk. Team Sidelines, a group of the popular gay sports bar’s patrons, staff, friends, family, sports team members and selected vendors will take to Fort Lauderdale Beach on May 20, 2012 to help in the fight to stamp out HIV/AIDS. This will be Sidelines’ fifth year as sponsor and participant in the annual walkathon. Visit SidelinesSports.com

*Florida Velodrome Association Thursday Night Series

A Florida Bicycle Month 2012 event featuring track racing events of various distances. This event will take place March 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. For fees and additional information, call the Florida Velodrome Association at 954-496-3033, or e-mail jose. basulto@flavelo.org.

Wilton Manors resident Lloyd Meeker will be speaking about trends in gay literature and reading from his recent novel, Traveling Light at the Stonewall Library on Saturday, April 7 at 3 p.m. Admission is free; light refreshments will be served. Meeker joins local colleague and well-known mystery writer Neil Plakcy, who launches Zero Break, his most recent novel in the Mahu series, at this event. Call 954-655-582.

This event is a standard Flower Show, and a plant sale on April 21-22 at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Free admission to show and sale, park has entrance fee. Email FLGardenClub@ gmail.com or call the Fort Lauderdale Garden Club, Inc at 954-561-8475.

Now more than ever, our lives are so busy. It can feel like one thing after another, without even enough time to hear ourselves think. How can we find peace of mind in the midst of this modern world? Come to the Museum of Art Saturday, March 31 from 2 to 3 p.m. for this free public talk about Modern Buddhism. Visit MeditationInFortLauderdale.org or call 954-537-9191.

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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. The Chubs in Paradise

This event is a gay men’s gathering for chubs, chasers and bears oh my! This event will take place at the Shubert Resort, which is also the host hotel on April 12, 13, and 14. If you like them big hairy and sexy this is one event that you will not want to miss. Chubs in Paradise Nightly Room Rates are: $99 Small Room, $109 Kings Suite off Pool, $119 King Suite Pool Side. Chubsinparadise.com/index.html

Opening the Heart

We want to love others, but how can we do this when they have so many faults? By learning to distinguish between people and their faults, we can love people without condoning or enabling inappropriate behavior. $10/class or $30/ series includes March 29 -- “Learning from Everyone: Developing Humility.” Visit MeditationInFortLauderdale.org

Life Coaching program

Latinos Salud’s Life Coaching program is for Latino gay/bi guys ages 18-44. Come by Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for free one-on-one life coaching with certified CRCS coaches. Set your goals, and meet action steps to make them come true. Stop in for more info at 2330 Wilton Drive or call 954-765-6239. Visit Latinossalud.org

JUNTOS program

Latinos Salud’s “Popular Opinion Leader” group is for Latino gay/bi guys ages 25-44. Join our free “Boot Camp” at Holiday Park from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday March 31. Call ahead. Develop your community leadership skills over free dinner, and also play a role in keeping the safer sex message strong with your friends. Stop in for more info at 2330 Wilton Drive or call 954-765-6239. Visit Latinossalud.org.

Sex and Love Anonymous

S.L.A.A. believes that sex and love addiction is a progressive illness which cannot be cured but which, like many illnesses, can be arrested. It may take several forms -- including, but not limited to, a compulsive need for sex, extreme dependency on one or many people, or a chronic pre-occupation with romance, intrigue, or fantasy. Meets at The Pride Center at Equality Park in Bldg A, Room 200 Fridays 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visit Slaafws.orgs

A Survivor Support Group

A Survivor Support Group is being held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the 211 Community Center, 250 NE 33rd Street, in Oakland Park. The Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention (FISP) is sponsoring this free support group and is open to all family members and friends of those who have died by suicide. Call 954-384-0344 to register. Meets from 7-8:30 p.m. Visit Fisponline.org.

Grief Support Group

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.

Eating Disorder Support group

Meets Friday evenings from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. At Sun Serve’s Wilton Manors location at 2123 Wilton Drive, second floor. A “drop-in” psycho-educational support group. Free. No registration required. Donations welcome. Call 954-764-5150

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. Well-behaved, leashed pets welcome. Plenty of room for chairs, blankets and picnic baskets.

Young Adult GLBT

A social group open to all LGBT people ages 18-35. 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

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 Boardwalk. 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

Toastmasters

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 support group for gender variant adults. Meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Sunserve’s Wilton Manors location at 2312 Wilton Drive, second floor. A “drop-in” psycho-educational support group. Free. No registration required. Donations welcome. Call 954-764-5150.

GreenMarket Pompano Beach

At the corner of Dixie Highway and Atlantic Blvd. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Includes the freshest fruits and vegetables, juices, baked goods, seafood, gourmet teas and coffees, as well as orchids, plants, and health-related products and services. Held every Saturday through April 28. Also features art shows, antique automobile shows, and environmental exhibits. Visit GreenMarketPompano.com

Alternative MC Tuesday Night Eatin Meeting

Tue Nite Eatin Meeting will be held at The Alternative MC Clubhouse at 4322 NE 5th Ave in Oakland Park. Fun, food, and fellowship. There will be hamburgers, hotdogs, all the fixins, cold drinks, desserts, and snacks. Meeting begins at 8 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. Visit Alternativemc.com/events/ florida-events

Gay Men’s HIV+ Long Time Survivors’ Group

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. Meets on 1st and 3rd Thursday at Sunserve 2312 Wilton Drive from 6:30 – 8 p.m. No cost. Donations welcome.

Gay Male Empowerment Group

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

PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)

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

SunServe Therapy Groups

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

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. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 954-630-1655.

Women4Women Personal Growth Support Group

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 County Victory after Party

Dinner and dancing, featuring renowned DJ, Adam West, at the Victory After Party to celebrate the International Gay Polo Tournament sponsored by The Rotary Club of Wellington at Graffito at 3410 Equestrian Club Road, Wellington, FL. on Saturday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 each and include two-hour open bar, buffet dinner and fun. Contact: Maggie Zeller at 561 715- 9262 or go to Wellingtonrotary.com

Palm Beach International Film Festival Opening Night Film & Party (Muvico CityPlace, West Palm Beach, FL), Private VIP Party, Closing Night Film & “It’s A Wrap” party with filmmaker awards (at the luxurious Two City Plaza in West Palm Beach, FL) all of this and more at this year’s Palm Beach International Film Festival being held April 12-19. Visit Pbifilmfest.org/index.html

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Deerfield Beach Wine & Food Festival

The 2nd Annual Deerfield Beach Wine & Food Festival is back April 27-28. Held at Quite Waters Park in Deerfield Beach. Friday night features two events, the VIP Dinner Under-TheStars; 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. which is an intimate 4 course wine and food pairing dinner with your own personal chef and wine sommelier, and the Grand Tasting Launch Party; 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., with gourmet food tastings, wine and spirits, with live entertainment. Saturday begins with the Jazz Blues Brunch from 10 a.m. to noon, with plenty of Bloody Mary’s & mimosas and that evening, 50 chefs converge for the Grand Tasting event; 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Visit DeerfieldBeachWineAndFoodFestival.com

Gay Polo Tournament

The Third Annual Gay Polo Tournament will be held April 14 at the Grand Champions Polo Club located at the corner of Lake Worth Road and South Shore Boulevard in Wellington from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature top polo players from the Gay Polo League (GPL). Visit GayPoloTournament.blog.com/ tickets/ or call 561-753-3389. Cost: $20 General Admission. Please provide own chairs. $175 Tailgate space – Includes eight general admission tickets & one tailgate parking space.

Victory After Party

Dinner and dancing, featuring renowned DJ, Adam West, at the Victory After Party to celebrate the International Gay Polo Tournament sponsored by The Rotary Club of Wellington at Graffito at 3410 Equestrian Club Road, Wellington, FL. on Sat. April 14 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 each and include twohour open bar, buffet dinner and fun. Contact: Maggie Zeller at 561 715- 9262. Visit Wellingtonrotary.com

New Alternatives

Social group with regular outings and social mixers for LGBTQ ages 18 to 30. This meeting will take place at The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Palm Beach County. Email matthew@compassglcc.com or Visit Compassglcc.com.

Sober Sisters AA

Support group is dedicated for lesbians who are recovering from alcoholism. Meeting happens every Monday at 7 p.m. at Lambda North Clubhouse. Visit LambdaNorth.net

PBC Gender Support Group

All ages support group dedicated for transgender individuals. This meeting happens the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at 7:30 pm. These meeting will take place at The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Palm Beach County. Visit Compassglcc.com

Good Orderly AA

These meetings now take place at Lambda North at 18 S J Street, and geared toward recovering alcoholics. Every Tues. and Thurs. at 7 p.m. and on Sat. at 5:30 p.m. These meetings will help recovering alcoholics cope with the stress of everyday life without the use of alcohol. Email tcamie@aol.com

Seniors vs. Crime

Seniors vs. Crime is a free service that provides help to seniors who have been victimized by businesses or service providers and need assistance. This event will take place at Mae Volen Senior Center at 1515 W. Palmetto Park Road. By appointment only so call 561-736-3820 or 561-395-8920.

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. Classes are Wed. at 9 a.m. Cost is $20 and RSVP is suggested. Call 561404-2011. Visit OrchidWeb.org

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

Treasure Coast Celebrates Pride

he eighth annual PrideFest of the Treasure Coast will take place Sunday, April 1 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center at the corner of U.S. 1 and Walton Road in Port St. Lucie. The event is free. Headlining the event will be Beverly McClellan, who finished in the top four of the first season of NBC’s The Voice. She will perform from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Other entertainers include Kelli Randell, Dominique Taylor, Shelita Taylor and the Gay Men’s Chorus of the Palm Beaches, the Voices of the Pride.

BrothasSpeak

This group is a black gay men’s discussion group that is held at the Compass in West Palm Beach. Every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. this group will be directed toward issues for and about black men. Visit Compassglcc.com

Paths

Paths is a social/discussion group held at Compass in Lake Worth. This men’s group takes place every Monday from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Paths men’s group will be discussing relationships, coming –out, safer sex issues and more. Visit Compassglcc.com

Yoga

Yoga with Deborah will change your life. Bring a mat and get ready to stretch the stress away every Tuesday at The GLCC in Palm Beach from 6 to 7 p.m. This yoga experience will uplift and transform your life. $6 Entry Fee. You must bring your own mat. Visit Compassglcc.com

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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

Jazz on the Palm

Jazz on the Palm - Downtown West Palm Beach Waterfront - Gather with friends and family to enjoy the diverse vibrant sounds of jazz under the stars every 3rd Friday of month at the new Downtown West Palm Beach waterfront concert series. Free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. From 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Visit Wpbgo. com/2010/06/jazz-on-the-palm

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By J.W. Arnold Broadway Baby Goes Back to ’70s

Coral Gables to Jupiter—were nominated for awards ranging from “best drama” and Listeners of Sirius XM’s On Broadway “best musical” to “best direction,” “new channel already love Seth Rudetsky. The work,” “costumes,” “set design” and, of openly gay radio host returns to the Brocourse all the compulsory acting categories. ward Center on Sunday, April 1 at 7 p.m. In addition, the George Abbott Award with Seth Rudetsky’s Big Fat 70s for Outstanding AchieveShow, a nostalgic evening of ment in the Arts will be outrageous comedy featuring presented to producer Jay rare clips from a collection of H. Harris, who has launched variety and award shows. many successful touring and The author of a new novel Broadway productions from for young adults, The Awesome/ South Florida, including the Awful Popularity Plan, will have Tony-winning Say Goodnight you laughing with his sharpGracie. Carbonell Award tongued commentary on Informally referred to as clips from The Brady Bunch Variety Hour, the local theater community’s “prom,” a performance by Liza Minelli singing “I the actors, directors and designers will be Don’t Know How to Love Him” without decked out in all their red carpet finest blinking for 47 straight seconds, and a for the big night featuring entertainment woman who received her own variety from the nominated productions. show at age 72. Tickets are $25 and are available at If you missed Seth’s Big Fat Broadway BrowardCenter.org. Show last year, you definitely will want Speaking of Broadway to be in the audience for his salute to The touring company of the 2008 the unforgettable decade of polyester Tony-winning Lincoln Center production leisure suits and disco. Tickets are $35 at of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic BrowardCenter.org. South Pacific will be making stops in South I’d Like to Thank the Florida next month. Favorites like “Some Academy…. Enchanted Evening,” “There is Nothing Well, almost. The South Florida theater Like a Dame” and “I’m Gonna Wash that community will converge on the Broward Man Right Outta My Hair” will fill the Center for the Performing Arts on Monhalls of the Kravis Center in West Palm day, April 2 for the Carbonell Awards, the Beach on Thursday, April 10 and the Broregional equivalent of the Tony Awards. ward Center in Fort Lauderdale, April 10In a year filled with extraordinary 22. Tickets and show times for the World productions, 28 of the 68 eligible shows— War II-era romantic musical are available representing 13 theater companies from at Kravis.org and BrowardCenter.org.

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Miami-Dade

Women’s Empowerment Luncheon

MDGLCC’s popular Women’s Empowerment Luncheon series continues at the Sanctum Room of the Epic Hotel (270 Biscayne Boulevard Way), with special guest speaker Cristina Serralta, CEO of Amazon Services Inc. speaking on “Small Business Ownership from the LGBT Perspective”. 11:30 a.m. Registration; Noon - 1:30 p.m. Lunch at Epic Hotel. Cost: MDGLCC Members ($35), Potential Members ($45, $10 applied to new MDGLCC membership). A full sit-down luncheon with a Q&A to follow. Co-Sponsored by Aqua Foundation & NCLR. Visit mdglcc@bellsouth.net

*Aqua girl 12 VIP Cocktail Reception presented by Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables

April 21 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. If you are a woman of sophisticated taste and love the fusion of art, food & culture, then our fabulous VIP Kick-Off event is for you. Join Aqua Girl as they celebrate their 13th Anniversary featuring a unique live auction, entertainment, and recognition ceremony. Featuring: Citizen Jane. Aqua Girl cares about your health so there will be no smoking inside this event but a designated outdoor smoking area will be provided. $85 in advance / $95 at the door Members: $75 in advance. Visit Aquagirl.org/events/

*MGLFF Centerpiece Women’s Film and After Party

May 2nd from 7:30 p.m. to midnight at the Film Screening at the Colony Theater 1040 Lincoln Lane, After-party at the Shore Club 1901 Collins Avenue Aqua Girl® and the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival join forces to bring you GIRL TRASH, the soon to be released lesbian film that will be the centerpiece of the annual Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival along with a chic after-party at the chic Shore Club. Tickets include the screening, the after-party and a complimentary cocktail. $30 in advance / $40 at the door Members $25 in advance. Visit Aquagirl.org/events/

*Business Builders Luncheon - Coral Gables

Corner Pub Bar

MDGLCC presents its monthly networking program held on April 5th @ Anacapri Restaurant, 2530 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. Registration 11:30 a.m. with luncheon/networking from noon to 1:30 pm. Cost: MDGLCC members - $30 per person - Potential Members - $40 per person ($10.00 applied to new membership). Includes seated style lunch limited to 20 persons. RSVP requested: 305-673-4440 or via email to: mdglcc@bellsouth.net

1915 N. 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.

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

Galla Luncheon Networker @ Morton’s Steakhouse

2266 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, (954) 565-2526. Fort Lauderdale’s best & longest happy hour. Wednesdays $2 Domestics & $1 Schnapps after 9 p.m.

MDGLCC/GALLA presents its monthly networking program tailored for attorneys, judges and legal professionals held on Wednesdays. New location: Morton’s Steakhouse, 1200 Brickell Avenue, Miami. Networking from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with networking and a full sit-down lunch. Cost: MDGLCC members ($35), Potential members ($50, $10 applied to new MDGLCC membership). Visit mdglcc@bellsouth.net

Johnny’s

1116 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, (954) 5225931. Monday Dragon with TP Lords, Daisy D. and DJ Rob Sky Some of the hottest guys around with great happy hour drink specials. Bring all your friends to this sexy Bar.

Business Builders Luncheon

MDGLCC presents its monthly networking program held on the last Thursday of each month. This month it will be at City Hall the Restaurant. Registration at 11:30 am with luncheon/ networking from noon to 1 p.m. Includes seated style lunch limited to 25 people. Please bring a friend. RSVP requested: 305-673-4440 or mdglcc@bellsouth.net

Aqua Girl 12

There will be 14 diverse events for everyone to choose from. Aqua Girl is more than a party…it’s a week for a cause. Something for everyone including dance parties, a comedy show, live music, pool parties, a bowl-a-thon, a jazz brunch, a dine-out event, a VIP reception, and celebrity meet-andgreets. From May 2 through 6 in South Beach.

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

Matty’s on the Drive

Hospitality Open Golf Tournament in Kew West

The Manor

Key West

17th Annual Hospitality Open Golf Tournament

One of the longest running golf tournaments in the Florida Keys, the event supports scholarships for Florida Keys students in the hospitality and culinary fields of study. Just $100 per player includes greens fees at Key West Golf Club, goodie bag, food (Breakfast and Lunch), drinks, hot dog stand, Mimosas and Bloody Marys and much more! Team up with 4 of your friends or sign up individually. Call 305-296-4959 or Email: executiveoffice@keyslodging.org

Key West Pride

On June 6 - 10, come show your pride in our tropical paradise, and you’ll find yourself in the midst of a celebration unlike any other. From the opening party to the closing parade, you’ll discover quickly that the best place to show your pride is on an island whose official motto is “one human Family.” The welcoming island invites you to join us at Key West Pride! Visit Gaykeywestfl.com

nightlife Broward County

Mona’s

502 E. Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, (954) 5256662. 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 2440 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, (954) 563-7660 Your neighborhood lesbian bar in the heart of Fort Lauderdale and just minutes from Fort. Lauderdale Beach. Wednesday All the fun, half the price 2-4-1 All Day, All Night

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, Friday and Saturday night live DJs. Monday & Tuesday -- $9 entry fee

PJ’s Corner Pocket

924 North Flagler Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, (954) 533-0257. One of The Most Diverse Bars in Fort Lauderdale. $2 Drinks Every Wednesday, Spades Every Thursday

Ramrod

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 9 p.m. $10 Miller Lite Beer Bust

Boardwalk

1721 N. Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. (954) 463-6969. A Cute Little Hangout in Fort Lauderdale. Poolroom/game room on one side and a bar/strip club on the other. Mondays $3 Well & Dom, after 9 p.m. $3 U-Call-It Shots

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

The Club Fort Lauderdale

Bathhouse. 110 NW 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL, (954) 5253344 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.

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

823 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, (954) 7289001. The Cubby Hole is one of Fort Lauderdale’s most unique and popular Neighborhood bar for men. Underwear Wednesday’s. “Boxers n’ Briefs” get 2 for 1 drinks 9 p.m. to close

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

New Moon

321-Slammer

Cubby Hole

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.

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.

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AFTER DARK

By Brian Swinford Saturday March 31 irror Mirror on the wall who is the sexiest of them all? Come to The Manor Complex this Saturday to find out. This movie release party will be themed towards the new movie Mirror Mirror starring Julia Roberts. Don’t miss the special performance by Erika Norell with no cover all night.Visit TheManorComplex.com

Wednesday March 28 atty’s on the Drive is the spot to be on Wednesdays in Wilton Manors with the best drink specials around. At 10 p.m. get .75-cent drafts and well to get you started, and mixed drinks here are always low priced. Bring your friends for a night of low priced drinks and bonding at Matty’s on the Drive.Visit Mattysonthedrive.com

Thursday March 29 very Thursday night the all-hailed front-end of man-hood is spot lighted in a longstanding contest of contests. Show me that big meat, daddy! Or, boy! Outlined and drawn out under a towel, your best feature will be the star. Dare to bear big hangers and win a $100 cash prize for first placement. Dare to bulge for all the hungry men at The Ramrod.Visit RamrodBar.com

Friday March 30 lub Boi is introducing Xtasy Fridays at the New Sandals by the Bay with hot strippers, and 2-4-1 well drinks before midnight. Do not miss DJ Dias while he spins house, Latin and Hip-Hop in the Sex Room. This hot club is located at 1060 NE 79th St in Miami.Visit Clubboi. com/gay_black_miami.html

Sunday April 1 f you’re a Bear and you love your Beer you will want to come to Mona’s Lounge every Sunday. This Sunday get $1.25 ice cold draft beer. With $1 Any Pucker shots all night and the “train game” you will have a great time, with Clay rocking the bar from 8pm till close. Visit Monasbar.com

Monday April 2 wist is the spot where the locals can throw an amazing party and be treated like the celebrities that we are. Pop Mondays at Twist are awesome with VJ Nathan P Smith rocking the spot like no one else can. Come to Twist to find out

Pompano bill

Julia Roberts at The Manor

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what happens when Joel and Jenny McCarthy get together in the upstairs video bar, and why Stiffler’s mom “Jennifer Coolidge” Loves Twist so much.Visit Twistsobe.com Tuesday April 3 ome see the whole B2M family at Johnny’s Bar in Miami every Tuesday with Service Station Tuesdays. No cover before midnight and $3 drinks from 11 to 12. Come see some of the hottest DJs around, like DJ TPRomix, DJ Surreal, and MR Situation. Oh don’t forget about the exotic go-go boys.Visit Johnnys.ws

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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. 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 County 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.

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.

The Lounge

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

The Mad Hatter

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 Miami Beach, Fl 33160 954-357-2532 Tuesdays-Saturdays from 6p.m. to 6 a.m. Come and enjoy fully nude guys dancing to the best music in South Florida.

Twist

1057 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, Fl, 33139. (305)5389478. Never a Cover…Always a Groove. Resident star DJ Mika spins tribal. Every Saturday TWIST is full of the hottest men in Miami. Muscle boy dancers taking it off in the Bungalow Bar.

Key West

801 Bourbon Bar

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.

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.

The Bar Lake Worth

The Bourbon St. Pub

Tag Bar

La Te Da

Miami-Dade

Club Aqua

2211 North Dixie Highway Lake Worth. (561) 370-3954 Thebarlakeworth.com. Men and women share this mostly-locals space as a calm and friendly watering hole. The bar often features live music which can be a nice break from thumping bass. 25 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483 954-801-3247. Delray Beach’s only gay bar. Mon - Sun: 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. Awesome Drink Specials.

Club Space

34 NE 11th St ,Miami ,Florida, 33132,(305)350-1956 Space Miami Voted Best U.S Club IDMA 2011. The go-to venue for any nightlife enthusiast in the nation, the club is proudly marching on into its second decade of operation.

Club Sugar

2301 SW 32nd Ave, Miami, Florida, 33145, (305)443-7657. All the sweetness you’ll need in one club. Every Thursday “drag wars” with TP Lords. $5 house drinks & $4 Domestic beers all night.

Discotekka

950 NE 2nd Ave, Downtown Miami, Florida 33132,(305)350-9084. One of the best night clubs In Miami. Every Saturday the hottest DJ’s from the top performers. Drink Special Every Saturday

Johnny’s

724 Duval St. (305)296-1992. Key West’s premier video bar with LIVE DJ’S nightly. A taste of N’Awlins in the heart of Old Town – Enjoy Key West’s hottest music videos on the large screen while the boys entertain on the bar. No Cover. 1125 Duval St. 305-296-6706 Fun Gay-Friendly atmosphere. Cabaret entertainment during season including Randy Roberts and Chris Peterson. Enjoy great live music Tuesday thru Sunday with Lenore Troia. Cover charge may apply. Great outside bar if you just want to enjoy a cocktail and chat while people watching on Duval Street. 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 AllMale 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 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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VIEWS OF THE NEWS

Photo by Tim Pereira

The cast of Hello, Dolly! at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre got an extra treat after Friday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show when they learned composer and lyricist Jerry Herman was in the audience! Mr. Herman (who won a Tony Award for Hello, Dolly!, among others) came backstage after the show and congratulated them on the performance. (left to right) Gary Beach, Jerry Herman, Vicki Lewis, Andrew Kato and Fran Weissler

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By Darcy Beeman Edward Jones Investments

hen you’re working, you have a financial strategy that is largely based on one goal: saving money for a comfortable retirement. You’ll likely have to make many adjustments over several decades to ensure that you stay on track saving and investing. But once you retire, a new goal arises — investing so you can remain retired. To help yourself achieve this goal, you will need to make a number of investment decisions.

You Have or Are Ready to Retire. Now What? Which of these decisions are most im• How much should you withdraw each That said, this is just a rule of thumb. portant? Here are five to consider: year from your investment portfolio? • When should you take Social Securi• How much will you spend each year? The answer depends on several factors, ty? You can begin taking Social Security as Before you can pursue an appropriate including your retirement lifestyle, the size early as age 62, but your monthly checks investment strategy, you’ll need to know and performance of your investment portwill be considerably larger if you wait until about how much you’ll spend each year. folio, inflation, your estimated life expecyour “normal” retirement age, which is Estimate your costs for housing, food, travtancy and the size of the estate you’d like likely 65 or 66. But if you need the money, el, entertainment, insurance, gifts — evto leave. This decision is important, because you may be better off by taking Social Seerything. Keep in mind that your expenses the amount you withdraw each year will curity at 62 and giving your tax-deferred will likely change annually, especially for directly affect how long your money lasts. accounts more time to potentially grow. items such as health care. Don’t forget • From which accounts should you beabout inflation, which will likely cause your gin taking withdrawals? You may have As you can see, you’ll need a lot of experexpenses to increase over the years. built three different types of accounts: tax- tise to successfully manage your financial and • How should you balance your investable, tax-deferred and tax-free. It may be a investment situations during retirement. If you ment portfolio to provide sufficient good idea to take withdrawals from your don’t already work with a financial advisor income and growth opportunities? taxable accounts first, thereby allowing and a tax professional, now would be a good Clearly, you’ll need your investments your tax-deferred accounts, such as your time to start. Once you’ve got your financial to provide a source of income during Traditional IRA and your 401(k), more time strategy in place, you’ll be better prepared to your retirement years. At the same time, to compound and potentially increase in enjoy an active, fulfilling retirement. you will need some growth potential to value. If you have a tax-free account, such Darcy Beeman AAMS, CFP is an Edward Jones Fiovercome the effects of inflation, which as a Roth IRA, save it for last to maximize can erode your purchasing power. Conthe compounding on money on which you nancial Advisor located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. Darcy focuses on uniquely professional sequently, you will need a mix of incomewill never pay taxes. (Roth IRA earnings and growth-oriented investments, with grow tax-free if you’ve had your account at financial advice for your unique family. Contact Darcy at 954-566-4252 or by e-mail at darcy.beethe proportions depending on your risk least five years and you don’t begin taking man@edwardjones.com. tolerance and your lifestyle. withdrawals until you’re at least 59-1/2.)

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The

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By Peter Jackson, CPT

What to do When you Can’t do Barbell Squats Q: I read your article last week about doing barbell squats to build a toned butt. My problem is a herniated disc in my lower back. My chiropractor has advised me not to do squats with a barbell on my shoulders as the weight will compress my spine and aggravate the situation. Can you suggest an alternative exercise? A: True, barbell squats are very effective but there are many exercises that will recruit the same muscle groups without putting as much stress on the lower back. Ideally, you want to carry the weight closest to your center of gravity thereby reducing the torque and stress on your entire back. A simple variation of the barbell squat is a dumbbell squat: 1) Hold a pair of dumbbells at your sides. 2) Slowly lower yourself into a seated position by pushing your hips back and bending your knees. 3) Pause, then push yourself back to the starting position. HEX BAR: An essential tool for anyone with back issues is a hex bar – basically, a barbell with a hexagonal center. This bar allows you to squat and perform other exercises from inside the encompassing bar which you hold on either side. The stress on your back is minimized

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Chris Truster demonstrates the Bent-Over R aise. Photography by TobysPhotos.com.

because the weight is evenly distributed at hip level. Many bodybuilders with back issues rely on the hex bar to execute squats and deadlifts as the bar uses plates just like the barbell but reduces the risk of injury. I strongly recommend the use of a hex bar by anyone with joint or bone density concerns. Other exercises you should try include the Seated Leg Press, the Seated Leg Extension and Leg Curls. All of these isolate the glutes, quadriceps and hamstrings, will protect your back and help you build the killer legs you want.

TIP OF THE WEEK PROTEIN PEANUT BUTTER BALLS ¾ cup natural peanut butter ¼ cup honey 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder ½ cup raw oats Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and shape in 1-inch balls. Chill them in the fridge for a couple hours then enjoy as a healthy, nutritious snack or dessert.

Peter Jackson is nationally-syndicated fitness columnist and the owner of Push Fitness, a private, full-service personal training gym in Oakland Park which offers cutting-edge fitness programs for individuals, couples and small groups. Peter welcomes your questions at peter@PushFitnessFTL.com or visit him online at www.PushFitnessFTL.com and www.PozFitness.com.

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TRAVEL

Ogunquit: Vacationland’s Glorious Little Gay Getaway

ou have to wonder why New Englanders choose to live much of the year in the cold, snow, ice, and darkness. One hypothesis is that they live for the summer! There’s nothing quite like that short window of time between spring and fall. For gay and lesbian travelers around the world, Provincetown is paradise found. This small stretch of Cape Cod is the most famous gay getaway destination in the region, but it’s certainly not the only one. Drive just four hours north and you’ll find the crown jewel of LGBT Maine, Ogunquit. The town has a year-round population of less than two thousand residents, but it’s in the summer and early fall that this quaint, charming beach community comes Ogunquit Beach alive, catering to gay and lesbian travelers. Ogunquit differs from oth- The great thing about Ogunquit is that most er resort towns in Maine in that most of the of the shops, museums, hotels and restaurestaurants, galleries, hotels and dance clubs rants are located within walking distance — that’s right, dance clubs — are gay-owned to the beach. Trust me, this is a blessing because parking can be a nightmare and if you and operated. Whether you live in nearby Portland or time your entrance or escape out of town at Boston, or you’re vacationing, your day starts the wrong time, it could take the better part the same. You lather on the sunscreen, put on of an hour to get back to the highway. A cloudy day is also the perfect time to your sexiest speedo and strut on down to the beach. The beginning of the beach is where check out John Lane’s Ogunquit Playhouse. the heteros station themselves, but if you Located just a few miles outside of the cenwalk less than a half-mile beyond that you’ll ter of the action heading back to the highway, find family. Cruisy older gents, sexy college this is a great venue to enjoy popular shows studs playing volleyball and ladies frolicking like Avenue Q, The Music Man, or Chicago. Ogunquit may be a small town, but most of in the waves, that’s the quintessential sunny the local businesses thrive on tourist dollars, day on Ogunquit Beach. Bare in mind, this is New England and the so there’s no shortage of dining options for weather can go from sunny and gorgeous to gay and lesbian travelers looking for a quick rainy and miserable at any given moment. So bite or extravagant romantic meal. Angeliif you do have to make a quick exit from the na’s is a charming restaurant and wine bar beach, don’t fret, there’s a variety of other if you’re looking for something tres romantique and Cape Neddick Lobster Pound is ways to occupy yourself. If you’re a sucker for art, there are incred- great if you want to experience local cuisine. ible galleries featuring the work of local art- Keep in mind, not all of these establishments ists, including The Barn Gallery and Art & are created equal. On a recent visit I dined Soul Gallery, both located on Shore Road. at a restaurant, which will remain nameless

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bar filled with locals, Bostonians and visitors from points beyond. Even if you aren’t a singer, the mood is infectious, the waiter adorable and the drinks potent. Next, head across the street and pick your poison, you have two options to choose from to prolong your buzz and dance the night away. First is the staple of gay and lesbian Ogunquit, MaineStreet. Dance music, drag shows, pool and sexy bartenders, all the prerequisites are here. There’s also a spacious porch located outside if you want to have an audible conversation with some friends. Oxygen is close to Maine Street. It’s that gay bar in town that’s been in business for years but constantly changes ownership. It’s a great place to end your night, whether you’re still in the mood to dance or want to grab a drunken bite at the rooftop café. Remember ladies and gents, Maine isn’t just lobster and lighthouses! If you’re that gay or lesbian traveler who wants a change from Provincetown, Key West, Fire Island and the other typical LGBT summer haunts, Ogunquit is a refreshing option. It offers all of the trappings of most other gay resort towns with smaller crowds and lower prices. submitted photo

By Jon Fairbanks gaytravel.com Team Member

and had to tell the bartender how to make a Mojito -- something I never would have expected to happen in a town fueled by the gay dollar. After explaining the recipe, the bartender handed me a glass containing seltzer, rum and mangled brown mint leaves, #FAIL! If anything can redeem a lackluster cocktail, it’s a night out on the town. Don’t be fooled by Ogunquit’s size, the clubs are incredibly fun and get packed. Front Porch is a great place to start your evening. It’s a piano

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Jesse’s Journal

Disco Inferno: Johnny Townsend on New Orleans’ UpStairs Lounge Fire of 1973

Firemen give first aid to survivors of French Quarter fire that swept through a second story bar, leaving 29 dead and 15 injured in this 1973 photo.

n arsonist started a fire that consumed the UpStairs Lounge, a second-floor gay bar in New Orleans’s French Quarter, on June 24, 1973. The UpStairs Lounge Fire was both the deadliest fire in the history of New Orleans and the largest mass-killing of gay people in the US. Among the 31 men and one woman who died in the fire were members of the local Metropolitan Community Church, who frequented the lounge after services for its Sunday “beer bust.” Indeed, one particularly grisly photo was of MCC Pastor William R. Larson, who burned to death while trying to escape through a window. The UpStairs Lounge Fire showed New Orleans at its homophobic worst as many families refused to claim the victims’ bodies and most local churches refused to conduct their funerals. MCC founder Troy Perry and other activists rushed to New Orleans to help bury the victims who, as many locals thought, “got what they deserved.” Though the UpStairs Lounge Fire was written about in several histories of the period -as well as in Rev. Perry’s memoirs -- the event had to wait 38 years for its first full-length study: Let the Faggots Burn: The UpStairs Lounge Fire (Booklocker; $17.95). In Let the Faggots Burn, author Johnny Townsend restores this tragic event to its proper place in

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their friends and family, and partners who survived (who may not even have been at the bar that night with them).” Not all of the literature written about the UpStairs Lounge Fire was accurate or reliable. For example, Rev. Perry’s account of the blaze in his 1990 autobiography Don’t Be Afraid Anymore is full of inconsistencies and madeup characters. When Townsend asked Perry about it, the preacher “told me to my face that he made most of it up.” And though this revelation shocks those of us who otherwise admire Rev. Perry, it is indicative of Townsend’s determination to discover the truth. Though the UpStairs Lounge Fire came at the tail end of a year of arson attacks against LGBT institutions — including Rev. Perry’s own church in Los Angeles — Townsend notes that police and fire investigators did not find a connection between this fire and other infernos. On the other hand, “several people at the bar that evening told me about Rodger Nunez [a hustler who was kicked out of the bar earlier that evening] and a ‘friend’ of Nunez told me he confessed to her. Of course, Nunez was long dead by the time I researched the book, and no prosecution was ever put forward, so he remains the main suspect in a case that will likely never be solved,” Townsend said. Though the loss of 31 gay men (and the straight mother of two of them) was felt by many Crescent City gays, it had little impact

on their still-closeted community. According to Townsend, the Fire “traumatized them, but it didn’t galvanize them in any way that I saw. That claim is made in the bronze plaque put in the sidewalk outside of the bar a few years ago, but I think that is wishful thinking. We want the tragedy to have meant something, to have changed the world for the better in some way, but if any of that happened, it was decades after the fact.” “In the early 1990’s, the Louisiana State Museum had an exhibit of important fires in New Orleans history,” Townsend adds, “and this fire was not even mentioned, despite having the largest death toll of any New Orleans fire. It was even then seen as unimportant and was seemingly forgotten. I wrote to the museum and pointed out their oversight, and in 1998 they hosted a special panel discussion on the fire at the old U.S. Mint in the French Quarter. I suppose the story shows how ‘unimportant’ people can be ignored and forgotten, both at the time of the tragedy and for years afterward, but that a few people refusing to forget can force memory on the community.” Senior Features Correspondent, Jesse Monteagudo, has been a writer, journalist and South Florida resident for almost 50 years. His articles, essays, interviews and short stories have appeared in dozens of publications. He can be reached at jessemonteagudo@comcast.net.

LGBT history and reminds us that the victims of the blaze were not just “statistics” but real people with real lives, families, and friends. “I was 11 when the fire took place, and I remember being horrified by the pictures in the paper the next morning,” Townsend says. “I didn’t realize at that early age that the UpStairs was a gay bar, and when I came out years later and learned that fact, I was struck all over again by the horror of it all. I wanted to read more about the fire and discovered there was nothing written, so I decided to do the research myself. A friend led me to the bar owner, Phil Esteve, who led me to the bartender on duty that night, Buddy Rasmussen, and things took off from there,” he adds. For his book, Townsend interviewed Esteve (who was not present during the fire), Rasmussen, and other survivors. “ [I] read every article I could find on the fire, plus I read the fire investigation report and the coroner’s reports. I remember when I asked for the coroner’s report for Rodger Nunez, the main suspect, the librarian gave me only part of it. I asked why there was no cause of death in the report, saying that my information was that he’d committed suicide, and the librarian reluctantly went back to retrieve the rest of the report. He’d been ‘editing’ it.” Townsend says that to further his research about the victims, he “talked to

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