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White House Conference on Aging

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Broward Social Worker of the Year

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Locals React to Obama’s Support of Gay Marriage

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Taravella High School Sophomore Is Suicide Victim

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Editorial Offices

Written by Linda Trischitta Sun Sentinel

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Peter Blake McCullers, 15, was a sophomore at J.P. Taravella High School in Coral Springs, and some of his 3,026 schoolmates are wearing white in tribute to the loss of their friend. submitted photo

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It all happens Sunday, May 20 at South Beach Park, along the Fort Lauderdale Beach. After the five kilometer walk, walkers and spectators alike will enjoy food and entertainment, all while enjoying the beach.

“I think it’s going to be a really fun afternoon,” said Mark Martin, the AIDS Walk’s executive director. “I can think of worse ways to spend a Sunday.”

According to Martin, Florida is ground zero for the AIDS epidemic these days. It places first in the nation for new HIV infections and third for the total number of people living with HIV/AIDS. Martin said that out of major metropolitan areas like New York and Chicago, Miami and Fort Lauderdale placed in two of the top five spots for highest rates of infection.

“AIDS is clearly not just a gay disease anymore,” he said. “The way to fight the disease is to eliminate its spread. This is where the battle is fought.”

This year, the wa k will be half its traditional length of 10 kilometers. Walkers will go north on A1A from the beach, make a U-Turn onto a side street, and then come back along the same route. The entertainment stage will be set up as wa kers return from their journey. The featured artists this year are CeCe Peniston, Ultra Naté, Joi Cardwell, Jason Walker, Tony Cruz, Michael Tank, and Doug Jackson.

“Being part of an event like this galvanizes the community,” Martin said about the walk’s 7th year.

“Regardless of their sexual orientation, their gender,

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Florida AIDS Walk returns y 9:30 a.m., everyone will be gathered at the beach to get pumped up. Around two hours later, everyone will be back at the same spot, having just completed the Florida AIDS Wa k 2012.

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Mark Martin their age, the color of their skin, they’re going to be a part of a large community of caring people. It reminds folks who are HIV positive they aren’t alone.”

Funds raised at the event will go this year to eight organizations (a doubling of last year’s four), including Broward House, SunServe, Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center, The Pride Center at Equality Park, Latinos Salud, and Minority Development & Empowerment, Inc. The idea behind raising the amount of beneficiaries is trying to ensure that people with HIV are being helped all around.

According to the AIDS Walk’s website, even as little as $25 can make a huge difference: $25 can pay for five people’s bus passes, so that they can access the HIV/AIDS services that they need; $50 can pay for enough medical supplies to administer HIV tests for one month; $100 can pay one month’s worth of laboratory services to process HIV test results; $200 can pay for 15 people to find out their HIV status’.

To find out how you can help or walk, go to www.

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Event Info: When: Sunday, May 20, 9:30 a.m. to around 5 p.m.

Where: South Beach Park, Fort Lauderdale How Much: Donation

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“We’re holding up as best we can,” Taravella’s principal Shawn Cerra said Thursday. “He was a special young man and very popular among the student body.”

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McCullers was on the competitive cheerleading team and participated in its Academy of Finance and DECA marketing club at the school, at 10600 Riverside Drive.

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“Blake’s death is a surprise to me personally and to my staff and the student body,” Cerra said. “None of us had any indication that he was going through anything or having a difficult time. He was not a drug user.”

Cerra called the teen “a leader. I respected him. He was just one of those kids who always went out of his way to say ‘Hi’ and ask about my day. He was the same with his teachers, too.”

McCullers was described as “academically sound” by the principal, who said the teen was part of Taravella’s gifted program, enrolled in some honors courses and seemed destined for college.

“I am at a loss about what happened,” Cerra said.

Cheerleaders from around the country are tweeting photos of themselves with the messages, “#Love more, judge less” and “#RIP Blake” written on their wrists, with some adding the hash tag, “#Cheerleaders against bullying.”

“The kids on social networks are saying he was bullied, but I can’t say that is what happened here,” said Cerra, describing McCullers as friendly and confident and an unlikely target for bullies.

“He didn’t identify himself as gay,” Cerra said. “I never spoke with him about his sexual identity.”

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HIV-RELATED EXCESS BELLY FAT. In two separate clinical trials of HIV-infected people with lipodystrophy, each lasting 6 months, EGRIFTA® (tesamorelin for injection) reduced HIV-related excess belly fat by an average of 18% in the first trial, and 14% in the second trial. This reduction in excess belly fat resulted in an approximate 1-inch reduction in waist size. Individual results may vary. On average, patients on EGRIFTA® did not lose weight.

Like HIV, HIV-related excess belly fat is a chronic condition. In clinical studies: • People who used EGRIFTA® continuously for 1 year maintained their results over this time period • People who stopped taking EGRIFTA® after 6 months had their HIV-related excess belly fat come back EGRIFTA® is believed to work with your own body to produce natural growth hormone to reduce your excess belly fat.

Indication: EGRIFTA® is a daily injectable prescription medicine to reduce the excess abdominal fat in HIV-infected patients with lipodystrophy.

Limitations of use: • The impact and safety of EGRIFTA® on cardiovascular health has not been studied • EGRIFTA® is not indicated for weight-loss management • It’s not known whether taking EGRIFTA® helps improve compliance with antiretroviral medications • EGRIFTA® is not recommended to be used in children Important Risk Information Do not use EGRIFTA® if you: • Have pituitary gland tumor, pituitary gland surgery, or other problems related to your pituitary gland • Have active cancer (either newly diagnosed or recurrent) or are receiving treatment for cancer • Are allergic to tesamorelin or any of the ingredients in EGRIFTA®, including mannitol or sterile water • Are pregnant or become pregnant Before using EGRIFTA,® tell your healthcare provider if you: • Have or have had cancer • Have diabetes • Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed • Have kidney or liver problems • Have any other medical condition • Take prescription or non-prescription medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements EGRIFTA® may cause serious side effects, including: • Serious allergic reaction. Stop using EGRIFTA® and get emergency help right away if you have any of the following symptoms: rash over your body, hives, swelling of your face or throat, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, fast heartbeat, feeling of faintness or fainting • Swelling (fluid retention). EGRIFTA® can cause swelling in some parts of your body. Call your healthcare provider if you have an increase in joint pain, or pain or numbness in your hands or wrist (carpal tunnel syndrome) • Increase in glucose (blood sugar) intolerance and diabetes

• Injection-site reactions, such as redness, itching, pain, irritation, bleeding, rash, and swelling. Change (rotate) your injection site to help lower your risk for injection-site reactions The most common side effects of EGRIFTA® include: • joint pain • numbness and pricking • pain in legs and arms • nausea • swelling in your legs • vomiting • muscle soreness • rash • tingling • itching EGRIFTA® will NOT cure HIV or lower your chance of passing HIV to others.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see Consumer Brief Summary of EGRIFTA® on following page.

Ask your healthcare provider if EGRIFTA®, the first and only FDA-approved medicine for HIV-related excess belly fat, may be right for you. For more information, visit www.egrifta.com or call the AXIS Center at 1-877-714-AXIS (2947).

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Consumer Brief Summary for EGRIFTA® (tesamorelin for injection) EGRIFTA® (eh-GRIF-tuh) (tesamorelin for injection) for subcutaneous use Read the Patient Information that comes with EGRIFTA® before you start to take it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This leaflet does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.

What is EGRIFTA®?

• EGRIFTA® is an injectable prescription medicine to reduce the excess in abdominal fat in HIV-infected patients with lipodystrophy. EGRIFTA® contains a growth hormone-releasing factor (GRF) • The impact and safety of EGRIFTA® on cardiovascular health has not been studied • EGRIFTA® is not indicated for weight-loss management • It is not known whether taking EGRIFTA® helps improve compliance with antiretroviral medications • It is not known if EGRIFTA® is safe and effective in children. EGRIFTA® is not recommended to be used in children Who should not use EGRIFTA®?

Do not use EGRIFTA® if you: • have pituitary gland tumor, pituitary gland surgery, or other problems related to your pituitary gland • have active cancer (either newly diagnosed or recurrent) or are receiving treatment for cancer • are allergic to tesamorelin or any of the ingredients in EGRIFTA®. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in EGRIFTA® • are pregnant or become pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop using EGRIFTA® and talk with your healthcare provider. See “What should I tell my healthcare provider before using EGRIFTA®?”

What should I tell my healthcare provider before using EGRIFTA®?

Before using EGRIFTA®, tell your healthcare provider if you: • have or have had cancer • have diabetes • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if EGRIFTA® passes into your breast milk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that HIV-infected mothers not breastfeed to avoid the risk of passing HIV infection to your baby. Talk with your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you are taking EGRIFTA® • have kidney or liver problems • have any other medical condition Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. EGRIFTA® may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how EGRIFTA® works. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list with you to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

How should I use EGRIFTA®?

• Read the detailed “Instructions for Use” that comes with EGRIFTA® before you start using EGRIFTA®. Your healthcare provider will show you how to inject EGRIFTA® • Use EGRIFTA® exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider • Inject EGRIFTA® under the skin (subcutaneously) of your stomach area (abdomen) • Change (rotate) the injection site on your stomach area (abdomen) with each dose. Do not inject EGRIFTA® into scar tissue, bruises, or your navel • Do not share needles or syringes with other people. Sharing of needles can result in the transmission of infectious diseases, such as HIV What are the possible side effects of EGRIFTA®?

EGRIFTA® may cause serious side effects including: • Serious allergic reaction. Some people taking EGRIFTA® may have an allergic reaction. Stop using EGRIFTA® and get emergency help right away if you have any of the following symptoms: – a rash over your body – hives – swelling of your face or throat – shortness of breath or trouble breathing – fast heartbeat – feeling of faintness or fainting

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• Swelling (fluid retention). EGRIFTA® can cause swelling in some parts of your body. Call your healthcare provider if you have an increase in joint pain, or pain or numbness in your hands or wrist (carpal tunnel syndrome) • Increase in glucose (blood sugar) intolerance and diabetes. Your healthcare provider will measure your blood sugar periodically • Injection-site reactions. Change (rotate) your injection site to help lower your risk for injection-site reactions. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice if you have the following symptoms around the area of the injection site: – bleeding – redness – rash – itching – swelling – pain – irritation The most common side effects of EGRIFTA® include: – joint pain – nausea – pain in legs and arms – vomiting – rash – swelling in your legs – itching – muscle soreness – tingling, numbness, and pricking 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 EGRIFTA®. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects, contact EMD Serono toll-free at 1-800-283-8088, ext. 5563. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Keep EGRIFTA® and all medicines out of the reach of children.

General information about the safe and effective use of EGRIFTA®: Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use EGRIFTA® for a condition for which it was not prescribed.

Do not give EGRIFTA® to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.

Do not share your EGRIFTA® syringe with another person, even if the needle is changed. Do not share your EGRIFTA® needles with another person.

This Patient Information leaflet summarizes the most important information about EGRIFTA®. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about EGRIFTA® that is written for healthcare professionals.

For more information about EGRIFTA®, go to www.EGRIFTA.com or contact the AXIS Center toll-free at 1-877-714-2947.

What are the ingredients in EGRIFTA®?

Active ingredient: tesamorelin Inactive ingredients: mannitol and Sterile Water for Injection

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Benefit for Broward House held at the Manor

AMAZING RACE SOUTH FLORIDA

Amazing Race winners Paul Stipicevich and Mark Ruen

SIDELINES 6TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY

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SunServe and White House Offer Help for LGBT Seniors

By Tony Adams

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s the out and visible LGBT population ages and replaces the closeted and invisible seniors of previous generations, its need for services and protections has caught the attention of local providers, community leaders, and state and national government agencies. On Monday May 7, the University of Miami hosted the White House LGBT Conference on Aging, bringing together Florida state and local leaders, Washington representatives and policy makers, and a large number of concerned straight and gay citizens with first hand experience about the unique difficulties and obstacles faced by LGBT seniors.

This conference is the fruit of LGBT visibility. Its plans and programs aim to end the fearful isolation of LGBT elder singles, lack of training or insensitivity of health care providers, unwelcoming or discriminatory policies of housing providers/managers, and the general ignorance about the specific needs of LGBT seniors.

Mark Ketcham, executive director of SunServe, with administrative offices in Wilton Manors, was a “Community Perspectives” panelist at the conference.

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Ketcham says, “Our mission in South Florida is to provide social services to the LGBT community without regard to the individual’s ability to pay. This includes mental heath services both individual and group, teen suicide prevention and self-esteem building and adult daycare.” Chad Thilborger, SunServe’s new director of institutional advancement adds, “We are expanding our services into the areas of human resources, administration, employment law and now quality of life issues for seniors.”

SunServe’s newest step in its outreach to LGBT seniors is the establishment of a “phone tree” that will assemble a volunteer team to call their LGBT neighbors in Broward County who may be homebound or would like to touch base with someone every day. This initiative will build personal connections that might be missing in the lives of solitary LGBT seniors. The project is well constructed with provisions for volunteers who may be snowbirds or sometimes out of town. Anyone interested in becoming a “phone tree” volunteer will receive a three-hour training on Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the administrative offices of SunServe in Wilton Manors. Verifying the need for this

Photo of SunServe’s Mark Ketham and Chad Thilborger by Tony Adams type of outreach, a straight couple attending the conference spoke about their concern for an elderly gay neighbor who lives alone. They wanted advice about assisting him respectfully and without breaching his privacy.

Ketcham says, “We have so many seniors who are ‘aging in place’ here in Broward County who do not have family or friends they can rely on. In the LGBT community, we are never old until we break a hip or have to have our gall bladders removed. That is when a senior suddenly begins to worry about that picture of a former partner on the nightstand or that rainbow flag by the backdoor. What will the medics think? Will the neighbors or the visiting nurse mistreat them once their private life is exposed? Who is going to help a transgender person who needs to go into a rehab facility? Can we find a facility that will take that person without giggling?”

Thilborger’s role at SunServe is to make sure new programs do not outstrip funding.

He says, “The last thing SunServe will do is start something and then watch it collapse. We started our youth services in tandem with getting funding. For outreach to LGBT seniors, we are well positioned and ready when funding is secure. What I got out of the White House conference is that dollars are about to flow.”

In addition to having their infrastructure in place, SunServe already has a good handle on the statistics of the LGBT senior population in Broward County. (As was noted by many speakers at the conference, before the

increase of LGBT visibility in recent years, counting LGBT seniors and assessing their needs was impossible.) SunServe recently commissioned a survey in conjunction with Florida Atlantic University called “SunServe Care Management: Seniors and Caregivers Needs Assessment” which, says Ketcham, “helped us know what’s out there. It is also important because without clear stats, you can never make a strong application for funding.

SunServe covers all of Broward County, but we will take anyone who calls us, and we often get calls from Miami, Jacksonville and St Pete.”

“Broward has 1.8 million residents. Seniors are 20 percent of that number with 10 percent of that group being LGBT. That translates to roughly 36,000 people. The challenge is that no one has ever asked questions about those seniors, so there is no baseline. It has only been two years since Washington (through HUD) began counting LGBT people in terms of housing. We have to remember that for many older LGBT Americans, managing a life in the closet has become a badge of honor. How do we reach closeted seniors? When funding is secure, what if the governor of Florida says ‘We don’t have any gay seniors’?

SunServe will prove the size of that community and that its needs are real.”

Part 2 of this report on LGBT seniors in South Florida and the White House Conference on Aging will focus on initiatives at the state and federal levels aimed at improving the lives of LGBT seniors.

May 16, 2012 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

Community Announcement

Local Gay Couple Married at National Monument in D.C.

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art-time Wilton Manors residents Travis Hollenbeck and Dan Vukelich were recently married in Washington D.C. Dan and Travis have known each other for 13 years and have been a couple for 11 years. More than 150 family members and a guest from as far away as South Africa celebrated the ceremony and reception. Both of the couples’ parents and siblings attended.

The ceremony took place at the Lincoln Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home.

The cottage, where President Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation, was declared a national monument in July 2000

by President Clinton. Dan and Travis are the first officially recognized gay couple to be married at a national monument.

Parents: Mr. Thomas R. Noonan and Mrs. Dawn M. Noonan Mr. Donald R.Vukelich and Mrs. Linda J.Vukelich Best Men: (Dan’s) Mathew E. Kehn. (Travis’) Rick A. Carbonaro.

Both of Washington D.C. Officiating was Reverend Edward Ingebretsen-Doud.

President Lincoln’s Cottage: In 1862 the president and his family moved many of their possessions from the White House to the 34 room “cottage” on the grounds of the Soldiers’ Home in rural Washington, D.C. The Lincolns lived there in the summer and fall of 1862, 1863 and 1864. In 1862 while at the cottage, Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation hailed as one of the most important and influential documents in American history.

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Broward County Social Worker of 2012

David Fawcett tackles HIV infection, substance abuse, and mental health issues

By Donald Cavanaugh

“They’re all intertwined,” Fawcett said. “And they need to be avid Fawcett is a busy understood separately and in man. He is a mental health combination. Patients also have to professional, a licensed be helped figuring out how to get clinical social worker, certified sex assistance from three different therapist, lecturer, researcher, blogsources. It can be a nightmare.” ger, workshop facilitator, and priFawcett was instrumental in vate practitioner in psychotherapy, creating the successful Meth & among other things.

Men South Florida Project, a nonHe has a master’s degree from profit organization which proHunter College in New York and David Fawcett vides a variety of services on a a Ph.D. from Florida International University. He and his domestic partner live sliding scale.

Christopher Checke, who is now in private in Oakland Park with two dogs and a cat. He plays piano, dabbles in photography and trav- practice, was with the United Way at that time and worked with Fawcett on the Meth & els when he has the opportunity.

A few weeks ago, David Fawcett was rec- Men Project. He agrees that Fawcett met all ognized by the Broward Unit of the Florida of the NASW award criteria and more.

“David was the chair of the task force and Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) with their peer-elected was the most dedicated and influential therapist to help gay men with the epidemic,” Checke 2012 ‘Social Worker of the Year’ Award.

“I’m truly honored,” Fawcett said. “This said. “He did so much it was incredible.”

He continued: “The meth community went is a particularly meaningful award. underground a few years ago but we’re It’s a grassroots program and starting to see more clients using the because your peers are the drug. This is very worrisome. ones who vote for you it South Florida already has means you’re really having one of the highest rates an impact. It doesn’t hurt of HIV/AIDS infections that the local award winners in the country. Bringing are recognized by the national ormeth back onto the scene can only make ganization, either.” things worse.”

He continued: “The NASW really recogHe noted that there had been some considnized the gay community with this award also. They know I’ve been working with the eration of a prophylactic approach to medigay community for over 25 years. There’s no cate prior to possible exposure to the virus.

Unscrupulous drug pushers used this little question about my focus.”

The criteria for an individual to be nomi- understood and untested idea to sell more nated for the award include making a demon- drugs suggesting that a single dose of antistrable difference in such areas as advocacy viral medication could prevent the disease. for clients, social work practice, program de- “Drug pushers are insidious,” Fawcett said. velopment, administration, and research. Can- “And so is this drug.”

Fawcett talked excitedly about work he is didates must also demonstrate outstanding leadership, contribute to a positive image for currently doing with hypnotherapy and trauthe social work profession, and take risks to ma. “This is a new approach to helping people overcome the effects of early childhood trauachieve outstanding results.

Anthony Johnson, an HIV/AIDS advocate ma through feelings rather than words,” he and organizer of BOLT (Bringing Our Lives said. “Even the way you were born — natural Together) who has worked with Fawcett on birth or cesarean; pain killers or not — can several occasions, praised him saying, “as an affect what your adult life will be like.”

“There’s so much to do it’s sometimes overadvocate I look up to David as a model. He whelming,” he said. “But we can’t let that stop gets things done and he really helps people.”

Over the past 25 years Fawcett’s work has us from working to save people’s lives.”

David Fawcett is a busy man who gets focused on three areas that are all of concern for gay people: HIV infection, substance things done. The National Association of Social Workers agrees. abuse and addictions, and mental health.

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National News

NCLR Honors Heroes of Equality

San Fran Celebration Draws 1,500

By Richard Gary

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ore than 1,500 people honored seven heroes in the movement for LGBT equality at a reception hosted by the National Center for Lesbian Rights’ 35th Anniversary Celebration recently in San Francisco, California.

The sell-out event celebrated the strides made in the LGBT movement and recognized trailblazers who have stood up for equality, becoming role models for millions of people in the process.

Executive Director Kate Kendell, noting that this was the 35th anniversary of NCLR, pointed out that the march for equality is an ongoing struggle, emphasizing the importance of honoring those “who continue to speak out against injustice and are helping change the legal landscape for every member of our community.”

Amongst those honored by the NCLR was famed Glee star Jane Lynch, who received the Vanguard Award for furthering LGBT equality. Lynch has lived an authentic life as an out lesbian while achieving great success and visibility in television and film. Grateful for the honor, Lynch said, “I feel like we all should be honoring NCLR for their achievements.”

NCLR also presented the Courage Award to its six, young clients—Brittany Geldert, Damian McGee-Backes, Dylon Frei, Ebonie Richardson, Kyle Rooker, and Kyrstin Schuette—who last year filed a federal sexual-orientation and gender discrimination

Jane Lynch lawsuit against Minnesota’s Anoka-Hennepin School District, challenging a policy that prevented staff from protecting them from antiLGBT bullying.

“This is a very special day for us,” said Frei.

“It wasn’t too long ago that I was extremely unhappy, and decided to be home schooled rather than face constant taunts from classmates.” The young student then said the lawsuit enabled her to “find myself, and be proud to be out, and someone who is unafraid to speak up. I learned that one voice is enough to create change…”

May 16, 2012 • SouthFloridaGayNews.com

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‘The Face of HIV is the Human Face’

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Documentary explores how today’s youth are dealing with HIV/AIDS

By Gideon Grudo

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IV affects many aspects of life including dating, sleeping, eating and loving. A new film explores how age factors into the disease.

LOGO TV’s new documentary Positive Youth attempts to take a look at the world of young people with HIV/AIDS, defining “young” as late teens to age 27. The film follows four people in four U.S. cities, capturing both direct interviews and candid moments.

From their goals and ambitions to their family and friends, the story shows how they each specifically chose to deal with their affliction, and what ultimately came of their efforts. It’ll premiere on May 19.

The film comes from Charles David, a TV personality known for work with E! and the Travel Channel. He made the movie in hopes of reconfiguring the popular notion of AIDS — the one born out of the 1980s — and replacing it with a more modern, young perspective.

“I felt there was a huge disconnect in public awareness about the advancements in HIV medication and research,” David said. “We made this documentary to educate those who know little of HIV, shed light on the rise of HIV infection among today’s youth, give hope to people living with HIV and let them

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know that they are not alone.”

The four people in the documentary are supposed to represent four different situations of people living with HIV. There’s an 18-year-old woman from a poor town, a 25-year-old man living in a major city, a 23-year-old African American and a 27-yearold performer.

“We now have the tools to turn things around. Medication plays a key role in prevention and living a long life,” said Austin Head, one of the four youths in the film.

“Medicine is the reason the virus in my system is at undetectable levels. This eliminates nearly all possibility of transmission to a loved one. There are still a lot of people who don’t know they have options and I wanted to be a part of this film to help share that story.”

The film will air in the U.S. on Saturday, May 19 at 8 p.m. on LOGO TV. Locally, the film will be showcased during the Wolfsonian Museum’s new exhibition Graphic Intervention: 25 Years of International AIDS Awareness Posters 1985–2010. The exhibition, running from May 11 to Sept. 9, is composed of 153 posters from different communities to show how various societies represent HIV visually.

For more information, go to www.positiveyouthfilm.com.

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Tear-Jerker Video Goes Viral

SFGN goes behind the scenes of the tragic story

By Gideon Grudo

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ays before President Obama made his historic announcement supporting gay marriage, a YouTube video detailing everything that could go wrong for a gay couple that was not married when one partner dies went viral. The 10-minute tear-jerker is titled It Could Happen to You (http://bit.ly/K8ijNi).

The video was posted on Sunday, May 6, by Shane Crone (user shanebitneycrone) and already has more than 2 million hits. Through pictures, video clips, text and voiceover, Crone explains his relationship with Tom Bridegroom, from its beginning to its end.

“On May 7, 2011...” The video text reads, “Tom fell from this rooftop... And died.” Little more information is given about this untimely death, other than the fact that Crone was kept from knowing its details and circumstances because he wasn’t family — because gay marriage isn’t legal.

Crone doesn’t say in the video if the rooftop death was a suicide or not, and at least one outlet must have written that Bridegroom took his own life, triggering this tweet from Crone (@ShaneBitney): “@UnicornBooty Tom didn’t take his life. It was an accident. Please edit your post.

Thank you.” Unicorn Booty’s article now makes no mention of a suicide.

Bridegroom also had a Twitter account (and a MySpace page). His last tweet: “I hear you had a bit of a night last night ;) RT @ carriepichel: Looks like @agentcoco & @ tombridegroom are enjoying some bubbly without me!”

According to his IMDB page, Bridegroom was born on April 22, 1982 in Knox, Indiana.

He was 29 when he passed. The LA-based actor is perhaps most well known for hosting the X-Effect in 2007, the first of its three-season lifespan. A year earlier, he’d appeared in an episode of Las Vegas. Bridegroom was a model and photographer, which is why he was on top of a building when he fell to his death.

“Tom Bridegroom fell to his death while photographing a model,” reads a May 10, 2011 article in the Mads Vassar Blog, an outlet at Vassar College in New York State. “According to one source, he accidentally stepped off the balcony of a building in the Silver Lake neighborhood and fell four stories.”

This one source identifies himself as David Aguilera on a CBS LA blog, in answer to someone who’d

posted a question about Bridegroom’s death.

“It was a tragic accident,” Aguilera wrote.

“He was photographing a model on top of a building in Silver Lake and stepped back too far and fell 4 stories.”

Bridegroom’s Wikipedia page offers little more, most of it telling the story of Crone after Bridegroom’s passing.

Crone concludes his video explaining that his treatment by Bridegroom’s family, who wanted nothing to do with him and barred him from the funeral and memorial, may have been the push he needed to become an activist.

“I can’t just stand back anymore,” Crone says to the camera. “Maybe that’s why this all happened... I just don’t know if people will listen — I guess no one will listen if I don’t talk.”

The video ends with a call to arms and responsibility for people to protect their loved one, regardless of their sexual orientation.

Activist group EqualLoveEqualRights, whose Facebook page is also listed under the video, claims it is dedicated to the memory of Bridegroom (here’s his memorial Facebook page), and offers resources on items like living wills.

“You will also find links to websites that provide information regarding the legal forms EVERY PERSON should have, as well as how to fill them out on your own,” the group’s About Me page reads. “Don’t let tricky legalese or lack of funds prevent you from filling out these forms--you do not need an attorney to protect you and/or your loved ones.”

Native to Kalispell Montana, 26-year-old Crone has appeared in almost every award show out there, from the Emmys to the MTV Movie Awards, according to his IMDB page.

He’s been in two movies, most prominently Left in Darkness.

The song ‘Beautiful Boy’ in Crone’s video comes from singer/songwriter Coleen McMahon. Her iTunes page, Facebook and Youtube channel are listed in the video’s info tab.

SFGN has reached out to Crone through email, Youtube and Facebook. As of press time, he has not responded.

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REENVILLE, N.C. – Passage of a constitutional amendment defining marriage as solely between a man and a woman makes North Carolina ``look like Mississippi,’’ Gov. Beverly Perdue said last week.

The chairman of the Mississippi GOP said Perdue was out of touch with voters, while that state’s governor called the comments Associated Press disappointing and said he would write Perdue a letter telling her so.

Gay Marriage Protest to Perdue, a Democrat who isn’t seeking reContinues in NC election to a second term, was in Greenville as part of her tour to tout her proposed SHEVILLE, N.C. – A campaign to state budget for 2012-2013. The goverallow gays and lesbians to marry nor was responding to a question on the is continuing in North Carolina, amendment from a reporter from WITNwhere couples will continue to try to get TV in Washington (http://bit.ly/JptsXG ), marriage licenses next week.

“I think it’s wrong for The WE DO protest of North Carolina, clearly and the Campaign for Southsimply,’’ the governor said. ern Equality said couples “People around the were expected to apply country are watching us and for marriage licenses they’re really confused, to Monday in Asheboro and have been such a progressive, Tuesday in Charlotte. This forward-thinking, ecopart of the protest began nomically driven state that last Wednesday and will invested in education and cover eight towns. that stood up for the civil On Friday, nearly 20 rights of people, including the couples unsuccessfully apcivil rights marches back in plied for marriage licenses the ’50’s and ’60’s and ’70’s,’’ at the Buncombe County Gov. Beverly Perdue Perdue said.

Register of Deeds Office “Folks are saying what in in Asheville. The Asheville Citizen-Times rethe world is going on in North Carolina. We ported that eight protesters were arrested look like Mississippi.’’ on charges of second-degree trespassing Last week, North Carolina became the and released.

30th state to pass a constitutional amendLast week the state approved a constiment banning gay marriage. The amendment tutional amendment that defines marpassed with nearly 61 percent of voters riage solely as a union between a man supporting it. and a woman.

t appears the Obama campaign is cashing in on his recent endorsement of gay marriage by launching an LGBT merchandise store selling items with pro-LGBT messages.

The collection includes shirts that read “Obama Pride: LGBT for Obama,” “My two moms support Obama,” and “I’m out for Obama.”

Other items being sold are buttons, can holders, placards, and a poster.

The merchandise ranges in price from $5 to $30 with a $40 party pack, which comes with a bumper sticker, placard, button combos, a car magnet, and an LGBT for Obama V-Neck Tee. Patriots will also enjoy the store because everything is made in the USA.

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cceptance of gay and lesbian relations is apparently the new normal – at least according to a newly released Gallup Poll. The poll shows for the third year in a row that a majority of Americans believe gay relations are morally acceptable.

The poll found that 54 percent find gay relations morally acceptable to 42 percent that find them not acceptable. That’s up from 38 percent in 2002 and down from 56 percent in 2011. The poll also found 50 percent believes gay marriage should be legal while 63 percent believe gay and lesbian relations between consenting adults should be legal compared to 31 percent who do not believe so.

A new CBS News/New York Times Poll found similar results except they divided the marriage question into same-sex marriage or civil unions. Combined 62 percent support some form of legal recognition with 38 percent supporting marriage equality, 24 percent supporting civil unions and 33 percent opposed to any recognition.

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Leads Gay Rights March

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AVANA – The daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro said during a rousing gay rights march Saturday that her father advocated eliminating sexual discrimination, and reiterated her own hope the country would soon legalize same sex marriage.

Mariela Castro, a noted gay rights advocate and head of Cuba’s National Center for Sex Education, also repeated her praise for U.S. President Barack Obama’s public remarks in favor of same sex marriage, saying the American leader’s words “have great

SUMMARY OF GAY RIGHTS VIEWS – BY SUBGROUP May 3-6, 2012

National Adults

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‘We look like Mississippi’ says NC Gov.

Gay/Lesbian relations should be legal % 63

Same-sex Gay/Lesbian relations are morally marriages should be legal acceptable % % 50 54

Men Women

61 66

49 59

42 56

White Non-white

65 59

55 50

49 50

18 to 34 35 to 54 35 and over

76 61 56

65 55 46

66 47 40

East Midwest South West

74 69 49 68

62 60 43 58

56 53 40 55

Protestant Catholic Non-Christian

54 68 89

41 66 84

39 51 84

Republican Independent Democrat

46 69 72

36 58 66

22 57 65

value because of the influence they might have’’ on others.

Still, she said Obama needed to back his words with action. While the U.S. president voiced support for same sex marriage, there were no plans in the U.S. to get behind federal legislation to mandate states to recognize such unions.

Castro’s comments came during a colorful march by 400 advocates through the sweltering streets of the capital. The event is linked to the International Day Against Homophobia on May 17. Participants, including transvestites and transgender people, sang and danced in a conga line.

Castro has predicted for years that Cuba’s parliament was on the verge of legalizing gay marriage, but it has yet to happen.

She said she hoped legislators would finally follow through when they next meet in July.

Castro said her father had voiced support for the measure privately several times, and indicated he was working behind the scenes in support of a reform of the island’s family law.

“It is surely part of his tactics and strategy; it is his style,’’ she said. ``I am not going to pressure him to say things publically, because I am more interested in concrete results.’’

In the early years after Fidel Castro’s 1959 revolution, homosexuality was considered highly suspect, along with other “alternative’’ forms of expression.

Many gays were fired from government jobs, jailed, sent to work camps or left for exile. Fidel Castro later apologized for the discrimination, saying his past views on homosexuality were wrong, and a product of the times.

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President Barack Obama in an interview with Robin Roberts of ABC’s Good Morning America, May 9, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Ron Mills, Michael Albetta, Ken Keechl and friend

Update on Obama Letters, We Got Letters timeline of support for gays. (See SFGN May 2, 2012 issue:) Dear South Florida Gay News: J U N E 17 Ordered the federal government to extend key benefits to same sex partners of federal employees

JAN UARY 1

Banned discrimination in federal workp aces based on gender dentity

JAN UARY 4

Lifted the ban that prohib ted people with HIV/AIDS from entering the United States

MARCH 1 0

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S gned the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr Hate Crimes Prevention Act into law

Created a National Resource Center for Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Elders

J U N E 2 2 Clarified the Family and Medical Leave Act to ensure family leave for LGBT employees

AP R I L 1 5 Ensured hospital visitation and medical decis on making rights for gay and lesbian patients

J U N E 9 A lowed transgender Amer cans to receive true gender passports without surgery

D ECE M B E R 21 Led a United Nations measure to restore sexual or entation to the definition of human rights

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Recorded It Gets Better video to support LGBT youth exper encing bullying

2011

OC TO B E R 1 Awarded a grant to the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Community Services Center to work with LGBT foster youth

Hosted first ever White House Conference on Bully ng Prevention in America’s schools

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Awarded the highest civilian honor the Medal of Freedom to Billie Jean King and Harvey Milk

MARCH 2 3 Enacted the Affordable Care Act reforming health care in America by lower ng costs expanding choice and improving health care quality

J U N E 2 2 Released America’s first comprehensive plan to prevent and end home essness which includes home ess LGBT youth

FE B R UARY 2 3 Declared the Defense of Marriage Act unconst tut onal and announced the administrat on will no longer defend it in court

MAY 27 Issued guidance to foster safer working environments for transgender federal employees

MARCH 3 1

Mayor Gary Resnick (right) and Chad Thilborger

JUNE 29

Hosted the first ever White House LGBT Pride reception

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Completed an Institute of Medicine study on LGBT hea th the f rst of its kind

S E P TE M B E R 1 5

AU G U ST 1 9

Ended the Social Security Admin strat on’s gender no match letters

Supported lesb an widow Ed th Windsor in her suit against DOMA

S E P TE M B E R 20

S E P TE M B E R 30

Imp emented the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell

Perm tted military chaplains to officiate same sex marriages where legal

OC TO B E R 20 Awarded Citizens’ Medal to Janice Langbehn lesbian mother whose story paved the way for hospital v sitation rights for same sex couples

D ECE M B E R 2 2

Signed the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Te l

J U LY 1 9 Endorsed the Respect for Marriage Act a egis ative effort to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act

AU G U ST 1 8 Clarified the meaning of fam ly to include LGBT relationships help ng to protect bi national families threatened by deportation

OC TO B E R 1 Addressed the annual Human Rights Campaign dinner for the second time

OC TO B E R 13 Alison Nathan becomes second openly gay appo ntee to be confirmed to the federal bench under Pres dent Obama’s nomination

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OC TO B E R 3 1 Included spec f c N OVE M B E R 1 In his data on health needs of esbian and presidential proclamation of b sexual women in the Hea th Resources Nat onal Adoption Month President and Services Admin stration’s Women’s Obama cal ed for equal treatment Hea th USA 2011 federal report for same sex adoptive parents

Announced HUD s new rule protecting against housing discr minat on based on sexual or entation and gender identity

FE B R UARY 2 Announced White House LGBT Conference Series to address issues affecting LGBT Americans inc uding health hous ng and safety

MARCH 1 6 Came out against North Carolina’s Amendment 1 which would prohib t same sex marriage in the state

D ECE M B E R 6 Created first ever U S government strategy dedicated to combating human rights abuses against LGBT persons abroad

FE B R UARY 7 Promoted equal access to quality health care by enabling searches for health p ans with same sex partner benefits on Healthcare gov

MARCH 1 5 M chael Fitzgerald fourth openly gay nom nee under President Obama is confirmed to the federal bench in California

D ECE M B E R 1

On World AIDS Day recommitted the U S to creating an AIDS free generat on

FE B R UARY 13

Proposed a 2013 federal budget for an economy built to last inc uding providing security for the LGBT community

MARCH Ensured transgender veterans receive respectful care according to their true gender through the Veterans Health Administration

Obama publicly supports gay marriage.

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I am happy to hear of President Obama’s recent interview where he now supports gay marriage.

Most people who are not gay just do not understand nor feel the discrimination or inequality toward gays. Not to mention the entire unfair bi-national marriage rights thing for gays.

I have two friends that married their spouses from overseas and were able to bring them and get them here to the states with resident visas via marriage without any problems as they are heterosexuals.I cannot do that with my partner from Colombia, because we are gay. The USA needs to address this inequality and so many others like the perk married couples get when filing taxes jointly, there are hundreds of marriage benefits for tax purposes married couple receive. Many heterosexuals just do not feel or see the discrimination because it is not happening to them, a majority should not be able to vote for a minority, the Supreme Court has shown this and overturned many unfair laws, like ones toward special education populations. We should be protected and all should be treated with fairness and dignity.

I cannot marry my partner here in Florida and I cannot bring him from overseas because even if gays could marry, the federal government is not recognizing gay marriage for immigration purposes.

I love the quote by Albert Einstein that says, “A man must learn to understand the motives of human beings, their illusions, and their sufferings.” How many of us really understand the sufferings of gays and all they have to tolerate and put up with, all the injustice and inequality?

Gays are often treated like freaks and taunted throughout their entire lives, treated differently, very seldom being completely accepted.

I applaud President Obama for finally taking a stand on marriage equality. Gays deserve every single right that heterosexuals have now in this country. Two people’s love should not be denied because of their gender. We need 100 percent marriage equality for gays!

Peace, Joseph Furner Lake Worth, Florida

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McNaught’s Notes

Sydney, Age 15, Wants to Help

By Brian McNaught

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y name is Sydney…I am 15 years old …and need help.

Although I am not gay, I am helping to try to make a difference at my school. I go to a sports school, and the whole ‘tough guy’ attitude is a big problem here. The kids at my school are very homophobic, and I am outraged because I am constantly hearing the word “fag” used by kids that don’t really understand who they are hurting by saying it. We have many assemblies about the subject but everyone takes it as a joke, and then, the next day, it’s back to the same problem. If there is a gay person at my school, then they are keeping it very hidden. My biggest fear is that they will hear the hateful word spoken by their peers, and end up going into depression or worse. I would love to hear about what you think I should do.”

You’re a terrific straight ally, Sydney, and your loving, thoughtful life is going to have a very positive impact on the happiness of many people. The fact that you are trying to make a difference at age 15 truly inspires me.

Thank you. I’m proud of you, as I hope you are of yourself. I recommend that you contact www.gaystraightalliance.org, and inquire about starting a Gay/Straight Alliance at your school, as has been done by over 4,000 schools in the U.S. alone.

What your fellow students need is to see straight students standing up with confidence saying that, “It’s not okay to be anti-gay.” Every time they use the word “fag,” they need to hear someone they respect say, “Knock it off.

That’s not cool.” Or they should hear, “Hey, I’ve got gay people in my life. You’re creeping me out.” Eventually, the ignorant ones will get educated and be quiet, if not supportive.

It works all the time, and has throughout history on every issue of difference.

I know that it’s scary to stand up to your peers. Believe me, it doesn’t get a whole lot easier when you’re an adult. A lot of straight people in families and in corporations are afraid of speaking up in defense of the gay people they know and love. But I promise you, Sydney, when you do step forward and speak with a strong voice, other people will listen to you, and most people will agree with you. A lot of people feel as you do, but they don’t have the courage to say anything.

The world is changing because of people like you. My spouse, Ray, and I just saw the film 21 Jump Street. In it, two young cops pretend to be high school students, and discover that everything has changed since they were

in school. When they learn that it’s not okay to be anti-gay, one of them insists it’s because of the television program Glee. In Glee, straight students protect the gay students, as well as students with disabilities, students of different races and religions, and most recently, students who are transgender.

It’s often harder for older people to change their views and behaviors than it is for younger people to do so. Young people have to deal with peer pressure, but their minds haven’t yet been made up. When young people are exposed to differences that are treated with respect, as happened with me when I was in first grade, they don’t use bad names to describe people who are different. When I was seven years old, three of my best friends were black, short-statured, or Jewish. Biases don’t have a chance to take root when the people around you let you know that being different is cool.

There are a lot of schools, perhaps yours too, that have “zero tolerance” policies on bullying. Many of them have assemblies, like those at your school, in which someone tells

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the students that bullying other students will not be tolerated. But until the students, faculty and staff are made personally aware of the impact of bullying, and until they hear from their peers that bullying isn’t acceptable, nothing changes. Policies don’t change culture. One-on-one personal experiences change culture.

It’s been nearly 50 years since I was your age, Sydney, and believe it or not, people who I was nice to in grade school and high school continue to contact me to say what a difference it made in their lives. They remember feeling small and insignificant, and having a popular kid be nice to them. I was on the

phone a few days ago with someone I hadn’t seen since I was your age. He was bullied at home and in school because of undiagnosed dyslexia. But he felt safe hanging around people like me who didn’t make fun of him, or who didn’t think of him as stupid.

The lives of the younger LGBT students who follow you in school will be far happier because of you, Sydney. A straight kid with no personal investment spoke up on their behalf. You’re challenging your peers on their hostility toward gay people may not make all of the other students into allies, but it will make all of them think. And because they start thinking that maybe their behavior is unacceptable to a popular straight kid, they’ll start thinking before they speak. And if they think before they speak, maybe the children who are born to them who happen to be gay will have an easier time of it, all because of you, Sydney.

I promise you that if you announce a meeting for all the students at your school who see themselves as allies to LGBT, the meeting room will be full. Initially, you might get push-back from those who don’t want things at school to change, but in a short amount of time, you and your group will be respected, and your work will make a difference in the school culture.

You’re now one of my heroes, Sydney.

Thank you for being my ally. I promise to be yours too.

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Romney Bullied Gay Teens!

By Lisa Keen Keen News Service

other students who participated in the attack confirmed it. One ust one day after President Obama’s recalled it as “vicious.” big announcement that he supports Friedemann said Romthe legal right of gay couples to marry, ney organized and led Republican nominee apparent Mitt Romney the attack. is scrambling to hurry past an unexpected Asked about the Post revelation. story, Romney told Fox A close friend of Romney’s, when the two News Radio Thursday were attending a private boarding school that he didn’t recall the outside Detroit during their high school incident but added, “I years, says Romney forcibly held down and certainly don’t believe cut the hair of a fellow student despite the that I ... thought the felstudent’s screams for help. low was homosexual.”

The Romney friend, Matthew Friedemann, Although he didn’t told the Washington Post, in a story pubremember the incilished May 10, that the victim of the attack dent, he characterized had tears in his eyes and was screaming for the attack as a prank, help when he, Romney and several other acknowledged that it might have gone “too students tackled the non-conforming stufar,” but said he considers himself to be “a dent whom many presumed to be gay. very different person” now.

The Washington Post said four of the The victim of the 1965 attack, according MSNBC

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to the Post, was John Lauber, who died in 2004. In high school, Lauber had grown his hair long, bleached it, and wore it in a style that it draped over one eye. That, accord-

ing to Friedemann, led many students to presume Lauber was gay.

Friedemann said Romney saw Lauber’s hairstyle and said, “He can’t look like that.

That’s wrong!” A few days later, said Friedemann, he found Romney leading a group of students into a room where Lauber was.

Friedemann said Romney and the group grabbed Lauber, pinned him to the floor and enabled Romney to cut his hair.

The Washington Post got confirmation of the attack from five of the students who participated in it.

Alex Shriver, a Romney campaign spokesman on MSNBC Thursday afternoon, blew off a question about the incident, calling it a “temporary media distraction, with sort of questionable timing.”

But the Washington Post found another fellow student of Romney’s, Gary Hummel, who was out as gay at the time and recalled Romney mocking him with “Atta girl!” whenever he spoke out in class.

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Gay Leaders React to Obama’s Support for Marriage Equality Local Leaders Comment On Obama Endorsing Gay Marriage

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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings I commend President Obama on his decision to formally support same-sex marriage. It is high time that gay and lesbian Americans are afforded the same rights, benefits, and protections of marriage as heterosexual couples. President Obama took an important step towards achieving true marriage equality on February 23, 2011, when he and Attorney General Eric Holder announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) would no longer defend the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in court. DOMA allows states to refuse to recognize samesex marriages performed in other states as well as federally defines marriage as between one man and one woman. President Obama and Attorney General Holder determined that a crucial provision of DOMA violated the equal protection component of the Fifth Amendment. Today, the President showed real leadership in the ongoing struggle for LGBT equality by announcing his support for same-sex marriage. It is my sincere hope that our nation will follow the President’s lead in recognizing the equal rights of all Americans, regardless of their sexual orientation.

Republican Scott Herman, running for state representative, district 94 I was happy to hear the President come out for gay marriage, however I noticed his wording.

The fact remains that it’s now 2012 and the eight year mark is coming up in October when even President Bush, a Republican, told Charlie Gibson on ABC News on Oct. 26, 2004 that he didn’t have an issue with states supporting domestic partnerships or civil unions for gay and lesbian couples. In 2004 that was a major step in the right direction.

President Obama, spoke out now some four years ago and also during his current term about his legal knowledge and being the President of “CHANGE” yet the President’s Constitutional knowledge, failed when it came to the 1st & 5th amendment “Due Process Clause,” 9th and last five words of the 10th “since he spoke of States Rights but forgot the people,” and the 14th “Equal Protection Clause.”

The President should have done this some time ago. As the head of the Democrat party why was he unable to get the votes to repeal DADT and DOMA prior to the midterms? The Democrats had the House, had 60 votes in the Senate to stop any filibuster and could have, if equality was truly a concern, repealed DADT and DOMA. However he waited and waited, and it took Republican U.S. Senators to get involved to obtain the REAL ACTION with DADT to pass it out of U.S. Senate as a bipartisan measure and we are still stuck with DOMA.

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Robin Schwartz, executive director of the Aqua Foundation Our community has always felt that President Obama supported gay marriage. What we didn’t know was when he would take the step to say it out loud. It is clear many in our society are evolving towards the belief that LGBT men and women deserve the same rights as other men and women have. With President Obama’s leadership we are one step closer to realizing these rights.

Rand Hoch, president of Palm Beach County Human Rights Council The uncompromising efforts of lesbian and gay marriage equality activists on the national, state and local levels helped lay the groundwork for today’s historic announcement

by President Obama.

The President’s message today clearly demonstrates the change he promised in back 2008.

Unfortunately, here in Florida we will have to wait for for the courts to strike down the discriminatory provisions in our state law and constitution before marriage equality will become a reality in the Sunshine State.

CJ Ortuno, executive director, SAVE Dade “The President has made a gutsy decision in the face of a major election to stand on the right side of history. Ultimately the president evolved to a place of understanding that we all have when it comes to marriage - that it is not about politics, but about love, commitment, and being responsible for the person you care most about.”

Facebook Readers React to Obama Announcement Alex Wall – A mixture of relief and disappointment... relief because I think many feel this was a long time coming, and it’s a powerful endorsement. Disappointment because I feel this announcement should have come much sooner, when it might have done some good in raising awareness about the vote on Amendment One and similar measures in other states.You can’t count the votes of people who don’t show up, and the opposition in NC (and others) took advantage of that silent, neutral majority that didn’t show up.

Erinn Moore – All I can say is whether it’s a political move or not, the gay community really needs to quit whining and get on the same page for once. If they vote Romney, they are seriously screwing themselves and others. Don’t come crying when your rights are stripped away.

Anthony Cicalese – Very much appreciated. I remember one of George W. Bush’s State of the Union addresses, where he opened with the threat of Saddam Hussein, and then his #2 concern was gay marriage. I felt like we were “Public Enemy #2.” With our 5-year wedding anniversary fast approaching, I found both Vice President Biden’s remarks and President Obama’s announcement heartening and encouraging.

Frank Polo – Obama just keeps getting better and better! “lean forward...”

Brian Tyler Leonard – Gay Marriage Could Give The Economy A Much-Needed Boost “If President Obama’s endorsement of gay marriage does convince more states to follow suit with full-fledged legislation, it could free up a lot of cash along the way.” .................... so says a article in the www.huffingtonpost. com but we all need to remember that this is an election year!!!!!

This movement has been going on for the last 4 years and not a word but all of a sudden?????? Wake up people!! We need your votes is what is really going on behind the scene! 4 more years of change??? i am not sold on either candidates , I want Hillary!

Jeffrey Baker – I think it hurt his chances but then again it will be interesting to see if Christians vote a Mormon in office too....I like Brian wants Hillary!

Art Greenwald – I’m sure there are some interesting, thoughtful and provocative posts and reactions to the President’s bold and courageous move yesterday. I have chosen not to read any of them for now. And here’s the reason. There have been very few and rare moments in the past two-three decades that I have been proud of anything our country and so-called leaders have done.

Yesterday was a pleasing exception and cause for hope. And, while I respect and value most opinions and beliefs, I’m not interested in debating this with anyone now, nor will I allow anyone here to ruin a beautiful, historical moment. It’s simple.You either believe all people are entitled to the same rights, protections and liberties or you choose to honor old, decaying traditions that stand in the way of 10 percent of your fellow Americans’ happiness and wellbeing. Civil rights and equality should never be put on a ballot, put up for a popular vote. Marriage? Never been a huge fan of it. As we’ve seen, it leads to divorce 50 percent of the time, a world of pain and heartache and it’s unfortunately the innocent kids who suffer the deep scars for a long time which irreparably harms their future relationships. This is fact. Nothing disrespects the institution more than divorce. That’s what we need to be morally indignant about.You don’t need a piece of paper, a Biblical verse, a legislative amendment or a ceremony to have a committed, loving, caring, healthy relationship. Everyone with a heart knows that. In a civil society, (if you follow the news, the jury’s still out on us), two loving people should be allowed to marry whomever they want. It’s no business of mine and it should be no business of yours. Love is love and if you haven’t grasped that basic truth of life yet, nothing I state here will ever change your mind nor your heart.

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Theater

Plaza theatre

Manalapan Theater Turns Back Clock for Upcoming Shows

Plaza Theatre

By J.W. Arnold

T

he iconic sounds of the 1970s will be showcased in three shows coming to Manalapan’s Plaza Theatre.

“I Write the Songs,” “Mandy” and “Copacabana” are a few of the songs of composer and performer Barry Manilow featured in I Am Music, a musical revue that opened last weekend.

Created by Fort Lauderdale director Kevin Black, the show got its start years ago when the producer was asked to create a revue for a corporate event.

With a cast of four men and women accompanied by glamorous dancers, the plot loosely strings together 24 songs as a group of friends put together a show bound for Broadway. Act one focuses on the romantic entanglements of the two couples as they assemble the production, while act two features the Broadway debut.

Plaza’s producing director, Alan Jacobson, knew Manilow’s tuneful melodies would be a hit for the new company, which took over the Manalapan strip mall space vacated by the now defunct Florida Stage more than a year ago.

While Jacobson knew local audiences would support “serious” theater, he wanted to reach out to a broader audience. And, in a tough economy, he had to keep his expenses under control.

“We’re staying ‘light’ right now with the revues,” he admits, “but we’re trying to put on good shows and get our work out there.”

While his young company has not targeted gay audiences, he has planned a season that will appeal to many. I Am Music will be

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followed next month with Don’t Rain on Our Parade, another musical revue, this time celebrating the hits of three gay icons: Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler and Carole King.

Jacobson has cast three popular local singers, Missy McArdle, Shelley Keeler and his wife, Melissa Jacobson, to sing the divas’ hits. He promises wonderful arrangements, but no impersonations like audiences might expect at local gay clubs.

The summer is rounded out with The Way We Were, another revue, this time celebrating the diverse musical styles of the ‘70s.

“We’ll be portraying a musical journey, if you will, a look back from the late ‘70s to the end of the ‘60s and back again,” Jacobson explains. “It will be about hippies turning into yuppies and feature some of the lighter, popular music of the time period.”

He hints there may even be some disco, but expect lots of beautiful ballads and anthems, including “If Ever I Saw Her Face,” and “American Pie.” While the musicals are fun and suit the resources of the new company, he’s also anxious to tackle some serious dramas. The remainder of the 2012-13 season includes Driving Miss Daisy, the story of a Southern matron and her African-American driver, in November and Next to Normal, the awardwinning musical about a family’s battle with mental illness, set to run next January.

“I Am Music” Through May 27 Plaza Theatre, 262 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan For tickets and showtimes, go to ThePlazaTheatre.net

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Theater Broward County

*Benny Goodman and Beyond

Come to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on May 18 at 8 p.m. for an evening with the outstanding clarinetist and saxophone player whose a charismatic entertainer, delighting audiences for over 30 years with his warmth, wit and musicianship. Visit BrowardCenter.org

*John Fugelsang’s GUILT: A LOVE STORY

Back at the Parker Playhouse on May 19 after the hit Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour, actor & comedian John Fugelsang, in a tragicomic monologue nominated for the Drama League’s “Distinguished Performance” Award, takes audiences on a hilariously twisted & painfully true journey THE NEW YORKER calls “A knock-em dead story.” Visit BrowardCenter.org

*Under the Streetlamp

Take four leading cast members from the Tony Awardwinner Jersey Boys and a playlist of favorite songs from The Drifters, The Four Seasons, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Motown and more and you have Under the Streetlamp.

America’s hottest new vocal group will be at the Parker Playhouse on May 20 at 7 p.m. Visit BrowardCenter.org

Palm Beach County *Les Misérables- The New 25th Anniversary Production

Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, Les Miserables starts May 16 at Kravis. Les Miserables is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score includes “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Do You Hear the People Sing?” and “One Day More.” Visit Kravis.org

*HOZTAGE

This is an inspirational live stage play called Hoztage. The play is full of suspense, action and laughter. It will leave theatergoers with a powerful message. Note that some material may be inappropriate for children under 13! This action packed play will be at the Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse on May 19 at 7:30 p.m. Visit Kravis.org

*Lift Up Your Voice

Lift Up Your Voice is an original musical theatre showcase featuring Santaluces High School musical theatre students and will be at Persson Hall Cabaret on May 27 at 7 p.m.

Inspired by the themes of Les Misérables, Santaluces students explore poverty and oppression through literature and theater. See them sing, dance, cry and even laugh as they explore oppression and what it means to students of today.

Join us, as they lift their voices! Visit Kravis.org

MiamiDade

*Death and Harry Houdini

Death and Harry Houdini will be showing at the Carnival Studio Theater through May 20. Bold, visually stunning, and highly entertaining, Death and Harry Houdini delivers a roller coaster ride through the life of the great Harry Houdini, brought to the stage by the great Chicago company that presented last season’s acclaimed The Sparrow.

House Company Member and award-winning magician Dennis Watkins will perform Houdini’s most renowned and dangerous escape—the dreaded Water Torture Cell—in this dark and tumultuous story guaranteed to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Visit Arshtcenter.org

HOUSE THEATRE OF CHICAGO

*The Lion King

Experience the phenomenon of Disney’s The Lion King. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle at the Ziff Ballet Opera House through June 10. Times vary. Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pride Lands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar-winning song “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.” Let your imagination run wild at the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation Newsweek calls “a landmark event in entertainment.” Visit Arshtcenter.org

Death and Harry Houdini

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STAGE DOOR

By J.W. Arnold

For the first time, ArtServe presents, BIG, an extraordinary exhibit dedicated exclusively to large-scale works. You’ll need to step back to take it all in at this show, which is open at the Fort Lauderdale gallery through June 1. All the works were juried from submissions by local artists. Founded in 1989, ArtServe is one of six original arts incubators in the U.S., thanks to support from Broward County and the National Academy of the Arts. ArtServe is located at 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. For more information and exhibit hours, go to ArtServe.org.

The Big Screen in Miami Beach Residents of Miami Beach have been enjoying the New World Center, the critically acclaimed performance space

corner of 17th St. and Washington Ave. in Miami Beach. For more information on Arts in the Parks, go to MBCulture.com or call 305-673-7577.

designed by Frank Gehry for the New World Symphony. Since opening just over a year ago, the versatile and imaginative facility has hosted concerts and recitals, but by far, the most popular feature is the SoundScape, the outdoor multimedia projection space on the east lawn of the building. The building’s stark white wall is the perfect surface for video and the state-of-the-art sound system is nearly as good as the real thing.

Three weeks remain in the free SoundScape Cinema Series, popular movies shown in the outdoor theater as part of the Miami Beach Arts in the Parks program. Catch George Lucas’ first hit, American Graffiti, tonight, May 16, followed

by Ferris Bueller’s Day Off on Wednesday, May 23, and the quintessential sci-fi fantasy, E.T. on Wednesday, May 30. The SoundScape is located on the southwest

The Biggest Show on Broadway

Joan marcus

Size Does Matter

The Lion King at the Arsht Center

*WIG: Wild Inspirational Gatherings

Key West

Red Barn: 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: Kiss Me Kate

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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

WIG is a new and exciting weekly event that will inspire and empower you to celebrate life. Imagine a gay revival mixing spirituality, disco meditation, drag divas, WIG’s Gayngster Choir and a fabulous message from Rev. Jamie! WIG seeks to empower gay youth, adults and our allies with positive energy, a fun environment and a gay spirit. Doors open at 7:30, curtain up at 8. Tickets: $10 suggested donation, VIP booth seating $30. 754-444-1WIG (1944)

*Meditation Classes

These meditation classes will be held at the pride center May 23 to June 6 in room 206. Attachment is one of the most Insidious and pervasive delusions, lurking in our minds almost all the time. These classes will be held by western Buddhist teacher Tatiana Buonassisi. Visit MeditationInFortLauderdale.org

*Spirituality for the Fabulous

Opening night: DJ, Drew, special guests: Joan Rivers, Goddess Lisa, Healing Arts Performance Project special delivery

by Ranger Trea, plus “The WIG GAYngster Choir.” Stay after and enjoy complimentary hors d’ourves and complimentary limousine ride with guest impersonator, Joan Rivers. At The Manor Complex on May 16 at 7:30 p.m. Vsit Wigministries.org

Queer Youth Nights

LGBTQ & allied youth 13-21 are welcome any time after 6 p.m. at the SunServe building on Wilton Drive for a great place to meet new friends, play board games and a Queer Themed Movie at 7 p.m. Email Afrosch@sunServe.org

*ARUBA Beach Café Beach Bash 2012

On May 28 come to ARUBA café from noon to 7:30 p.m. for an off the wall beach bash. The Aruba café will be having two live bands, fun dancing in the sand, 3 tropical bars and a complimentary pig roast. Bring your friends and family to this fun filled day on the beach. Aruba beach café is located on Commercial Blvd. For more information call 954-776-0001.

*Corporate Challenge of Florida

If you haven’t seen Disney’s The Lion King, either on Broadway or one of the Broadway Across America tours, here is your chance to see the legendary theatrical spectacle created by director Julie Taymor. Taymor’s imaginative use of costumes, puppets and lighting transform the hit cartoon with music by Elton John into a magical kingdom on the stage that has been thrilling audiences of all ages for more than a decade. The production makes its first stop in Miami at the Arsht Center for an extended run through June 15. Tickets start at $36.50 at ArshtCenter.org.

Opening ceremony begins August 2012. Corporate Challenge of Florida is bringing the spirit of the Olympics to Broward County. Offering many different sporting events throughout Broward. The largest sporting event in South Florida will have the opportunity to show unity, sportsmanship and camaraderie. Each company’s registration fees will support the American Heart Association, breast cancer research, Make a Wish Foundation and more local charitable South Florida organizations. Visit Ccoffl.org/thanks.php

Florida Aids Walk & Music Fest

Florida AIDS Walk 2012 is a 5k walk that will take place Sunday, May 20, and will start and end at the beach. This year a food and music festival will take place on the beach after the walk. A whole new event is in store Visit TakeAction. aidshealth.org

Saturday Nite Alive

The free event will showcase the best of Fort Lauderdale Beach for 11 fun filled Saturday nights: June 2 through August 11 (7 p.m. – 11 p.m.). The entertainment lineup includes more than 20 high-energy entertainment acts i.e. Billy Bones, Taiko Drummers, Swahili, House of Flying Cards, Rafael & Ligia and the Bahamian Junkanoo Revue. Each Saturday night, entertainers will perform on the sidewalks along the west side of AIA on Fort Lauderdale Beach from Hall of Fame Drive to Castillo Street. Visit Wizard-Entertainment.com

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Latinos Salud’s programs

Multiple programs and groups for bi/gay Latino guys. Latinos Salud’s SOMOS program is for guys 18 to 30. All proceeds will benefit Latinos Salud in our efforts to educate on HIV Prevention and testing. Every Thursday night at 7 p.m. join the Core Group, and help plan alternative activities. Also offers Popular Opinion Leader group for guys ages 25 to 44 and a Life Coaching program for guys ages 18 to 44. Come by Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for free one-on-one life coaching with certified CRCS coaches. Located at 2330 Wilton Drive. Call 954-533-8681 or visit Latinossalud.org

SunServe Youth Programs

LGBTQ Inclusive Youth Prom (ages 13-21) Saturday, June 2, from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in Fort Lauderdale. A safe place to be yourself and meet new friends. Special guest MCs, DJS and performers. An LGBT phone tree is being put together to call our LGBTQ neighbors in Broward County who may be homebound or would like to touch base with someone every day. There is a three-hour class Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call Andrew Forester at 954-764-5150. Friday night queer youth. A safe space to be yourself. Ages 13-21 between 6 to 10:30 p.m. Queer Themed Movie showing at 7 p.m. Gender Bender Youth Group for ages 13-21 on Mondays at 7-8:30 p.m. Youth Group for LGBTQ youth and allies 13-21 in Fort Lauderale, Plantation, Coral Springs, Southwest Ranches, Deerfield Beach, and Hollywood. Check website for days and times. Located at 1480 SW 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315. Visit www.SunServeYouth.com

Latin Night Bingo

Latin night bingo and dinner fundraiser for Hildana Ciser at the Pride Center in the main hall, building A. The Latin inspired dinner starts at 530 p.m. and bingo starts at 730 p.m. Dana will be raffling away one of her paintings. Don’t miss out on owning an original Dana work of art. There are sponsorships available for those interested. The will also be an open snack bar for all that attend. Call 954-463-9005

GLBTA Diversity Summit

The Florida Diversity Council is please to be sponsoring its Inaugural GLBTA Diversity Summit on Friday, June 22 at the Pride Center at Equality Park from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Registration for the half day event is $49 and the event will be held at The Pride Center in Wilton Manors, Florida. Visit Glbtsummit.com

Man2Man Discussion Group

Man2Man Discussion Group meets at the Pride Center on Mondays from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Any subject may be discussed.

Members regularly reassemble afterwards for ‘repast’ at The Courtyard, PeterPan Diner. Visit Glccsf.org

Meditation After Work

On Mondays from 6-6:30 p.m. there will be Guided meditation w/ western Buddhist teacher Gui Passow. Looking for a way to rest and re-charge before starting your evening? Come in for a free guided meditation to clear your mind at the end of the day. This class is free at Drolma Buddhist Center. Call 954-537-9191 or visit meditationinfortlauderdale.org

Buddhist Meditation Classes: Happiness from a Different Source

All the happiness there is in the world arises from wishing others to be happy. By abandoning self-centered thoughts and replacing them with the belief that others are important, we will overcome our suffering and find true happiness inside our own hearts. $10/class or $30/series includes vegetarian food after class. Call The Drolma Buddhist Center at 954-537-9191.

Intimate Partner Abuse Group

SunServe is offering a new weekly support group for LGBT people that are experiencing abuse in their intimate relationships, or have just left an abusive intimate relationship.

Abuse includes: name calling, put downs, slurs, humiliation, isolation, being kept from friends and family, economic deprivation, threats, intimidation, violence, sexual coercion, and sexual violence. Call 954-764-5150 extension 104.

Beach Walk for Florida AIDS Walk

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, 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

Dream Car Classic

Every Sunday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-1980s classic cars, modern classics and custom cars from 19812012 will be showcased. $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

Living Healthy

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

Community-Wide Weight Loss Challenge

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 through 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.

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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

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.org

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.

SunServe Therapy Groups

‘Bear Bowl’ Gears Up For The Summer Season

By Dennis Jozefowicz

Bear Bowl, Fort Lauderdale’s only bear bowling league will be starting back up for the summer season Sunday, June 3 at Manor Lanes in Wilton Manors. Running for 12 weeks, it’s a great way to meet new friends, bears and other fellow bowlers. You don’t have to be a bear to join, just a fun loving bowler. Dues are $20 a week, which includes linage, money put towards a prize, and a banquet (usually a pool party) at the end of the season. Details can be found at their website.

They also bowl during the winter season for 30 weeks. They are usually full for this so sign up early for the season.

Manor Lanes has other gay leagues as well. Please contact them directly for information.

Online: Bear Bowl League - http://bearbowl.com Manor Lanes - http://manorlanesfl.com/

Grief Support Group

Meets every 3rd Tuesday at American Burial & Cremation Center @ Jennings Funeral Home 1801 E. Oakland Park Blvd. from 2-4 p.m. Call 954-731-4321.

SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch

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 954-566-2074 or email: Tedverdone@comc​ast.net

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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

Palm Beach County *Buckler Craft Show

This seasonal event features a large variety of crafts, many of which are hand crafted accessories. See everything from this unusual to the unique on Saturday May 19 from 10 a.m.

- 5 p.m. at the South Florida Expo Center. Be sure to bring a canned good to get buy one get one free tickets for adults.

Parking free. Visit Bucklercraftfair.com

On May 19 West Palm Beach 100 will be having their 100th annual gala. This event will be taking place at 101 S. Flagler Dr. Enjoy live music, a silent auction and delicious bites and beverages from several downtown businesses in the Lake Pavilion. Tickets are $65 for West Palm 100 members and $85 for non-members. Visit Westpalm100.org

Young Adult GLBT

Toastmasters

Women4Women Support Group

*The West Palm 100th Annual Gala

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.

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

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.

Kretzer Piano presents Stuart School of Music. Offering lessons in piano, voice, clarinet, guitar, violin, viola and cello from a faculty of nine professional teachers. Honor students along with faculty members will perform. Proceeds will benefit music scholarships and the school’s music education program. Takes place June 19 at 7 p.m. at the Harriet Himmel Theater. Visit Kretzerpiano.com/local-events-concerts

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

Boardwalk Friday Fest

Fusion Wilton Manors - Connections

*Music for the Mind

Eating Disorder Support group

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

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

PFLAG 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 “dropin” psycho-educational support group. Free. No registration required. Donations welcome. Call 954-764-5150.

Tuesday Night Eatin Meeting

Tuesday Night 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 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

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.

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

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

Man2Man Discussion Group

PFLAG is a monthly support, coming out and rap groups for families of & for Gay, Lesbian, Bi, and Transgender people. Meeting in Palm Beach County is at 6:30 on the third Wednesday of the month. Call or e-mail Carol at 561-716-9464 Pflag@pobox.com

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/

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 p.m. These meeting will take place at The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Palm Beach County. Visit Compassglcc.com

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Good Orderly AA

Yoga

Seniors vs. Crime

Living Buddhism

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 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 p.m. 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

Jazz on the Palm

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

Sunday on the Waterfront

Sunday on the Waterfront is a free concert series, which takes place the third Sunday of most months in the beautiful downtown West Palm Beach waterfront area. Bring blankets, chairs, and coolers or purchase treats at the concert.

Free parking in all city lots and at city meters. 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. May through October. Visit OnTheWaterFront.com

BrothasSpeak

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

Paths

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

Yoga 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 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

Miami-Dade

AIDS QUILT PANEL WORKSHOPS

Upper Eastsiders Networking Event

Business Builders Lunch

Galla Luncheon Networker @ Morton’s Steakhouse

Miami Beach Community Health Center’s “Making Memories” will assist those interested in creating an AIDS Quilt panel as a way to pay tribute to a life lost to AIDS. Workshops begin Saturday, May 26 (the workshops will be held the fourth Saturday of every month through October 2012) 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Workshops are free. Visit Miamibeachhealth. org or 305-538-8835 or 1-800-393-1290 MDGLCC presents its monthly networking program held on the 1st Thursday of each month at Anacapri Restaurant, 2530 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. Luncheon/ networking from noon to 1:30 p.m. Cost: MDGLCC members ($30), Potential Members ($40, $10 applied to new MDGLCC membership). RSVP requested: 305-673-4440 or RSVP@ gaybizmiami.com.

MDGLCC presents its new networking program held monthly in the Upper East Side. This month’s location is News Lounge & Steel Gym @ 55th Street Station, 5556 NE 4th Ct., Miami. Cocktail networking event and business card exchange with drawing for prizes. Happy Hour cash bar and free hors d’oeuvres. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free admission. RSVP requested: 305-673-4440 or RSVP@gaybizmiami.com

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

*16th Annual Redland International Orchid Festival

LGBT Lawyer’s Assn. Luncheon

The 16th annual Redland International Orchid Festival will take place on May 18-20 from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. at the Fruit & Spice Park in Homestead. This is America’s favorite orchid festival. Admission is only $10, and the weekend passes are only $25. This festival is the largest annual orchid show in the U.S. featuring over 50 booths of educational exhibits and orchid vendors. Visit Redlandorchidfestival.org

MDGLCC/GALLA presents its monthly networking program tailored for attorneys, judges and legal professionals held on the middle Wednesday of each month. Morton’s Steakhouse at 1200 Brickell Avenue. Guest speaker (TBD). Luncheon/ networking from noon to 1:30 p.m. Cost: MDGLCC members ($35), Potential Members ($50, $10 applied to new MDGLCC membership). RSVP requested: 305-673-4440 or RSVP@ gaybizmiami.com.

Business Builders Luncheon

*European Film Festival 2012

Sandpipers Networking

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

The European Film Festival [in Miami] has a unique position in the landscape of the major film festivals. For the last 6 years, thousands of film enthusiasts and industry professionals from all over the world meet in Miami and transform the city into an international capital of amateur cinema. Opening night Thursday May 31. Visit Europeanfilmfest.org

*Sizzle Apocalypse Soak Him Pool Party Sizzle has landed “The Pool” where it will host the largest pool party ever at the Finnegan’s river located on Miami’s Historic riverfront. The atmosphere will be absolutely captivating. The Soak Him pool party is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Featuring amazing entertainment, a show stopping swimwear fashion show starring the Men of Sizzle, and a head-turning hot body contest. For more information visit Sizzleevents.com

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

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MDGLCC presents its monthly networking program held on the middle Wednesday of each month. This month’s location is West Avenue Cafe, 929 West Avenue #3, Miami Beach. A cocktail networking event and business card exchange with drawing for prizes 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Offering half price wine, beer and appetizers all night beginning with a complimentary wine tasting. Free admission. RSVP requested: 305-673-4440 or RSVP@gaybizmiami.com.

LGBT Walking Tours of South Beach

The MDGLCC, Greater Miami Convention Visitor Bureau (GMCVB), and the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL), present a ninety-minute guided Gay & Lesbian Walking Tour of South Florida. Tour starts at 5 p.m. and departs from the MDPL Art Deco Welcome Center at Ocean Dr. and 10th St. Miami Beach. Reservations are not required.

Tickets are $20, and can be purchased at MDPL’s Art Deco Welcome Center. Free to MDPL and MDGLCC members.

RSVP to 305-672-2014.

Women’s Empowerment Luncheon

MDGLCC’s popular Women’s Empowerment Luncheon series continues at the Hyatt Regency Miami, 400 SE 2nd Avenue, Miami with special guest speaker Hedy Goldsmith, executive pastry chef at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink. Noon to 1:30 p.m. lunch. Cost: MDGLCC Members ($35), Potential Members ($45, $10 applied to new MDGLCC membership). A full sit-down luncheon with a Q&A to follow. RSVP required: 305-673-4440 or RSVP@gaybizmiami.com. Co-Sponsored by Aqua Foundation & NCLR

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

Lambda Dade Clubhouse

Key West

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

17th Annual 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 four of your friends or sign up individually. Call 305-2964959 or Email: executiveoffice@keyslodging.org

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nightlife Broward County

Dudes Bar

3270 NE 33rd St Fort Lauderdale FL 954-568-7777. Sexy hot men starting to shake the booty daily from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Sundays enjoy karaoke with Peter Petrucci. Great drink specials every Monday with $1 well drinks from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

321-Slammer

Bathhouse. 321 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311. Slammer sex club the best place to cruise for the hottest gay men. Thursday’s is leather night, Friday and Saturday night live DJs. Monday & Tuesday -- $9 entry fee

Atomic Boom

2232 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, (954) 630-3556 Best Sound & Light Show in Broward County. Mondays “porn bingo” with Desiree Dubois. $3 Margaritas, $1 Draft

Georgie’s Alibi

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.

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.

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

The Manor

Taps and Tapas

1721 N. Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311.

(954) 463-6969. A Cute Little Hangout in Fort Lauderdale.

Pool-room/game room on one side and a bar/strip club on the other. Mondays $3 Well & Dom, after 9 p.m. $3 U-Call-It Shots

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.

Corner Pub Bar

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.

Cubby Hole

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

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

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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 3-9 p.m. Indoor/ Outdoor Dining.

Dance the night at The Manor away Thursday through Sunday.

Live music Weds, Fri, Sat, Sun Visit themanorcomplex.com FOR MORE DETAILS.

Matty’s on the Drive

2426 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305 (954) 564-1799.

Matty’s is one of the few bars in Wilton Manors that’s just that –a bar. Wild Wednesday’s $.75 Drinks, 13 Drinks for less than $10. 5 p.m.

Mona’s

502 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 8 p.m. Enjoy College Boy’s Choice 2 for 1

Monkey Business

2740 North Andrews Ave, Wilton Manors, FL 33311, (954) 514-7819. The Monkey Business Bar is a Small Outdoor Bar Among The Shops Just off Marina Blvd. No Frills But Comfortable and a Great Place to Stop and Meet Good People. Happy Hour 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Naked Grape Wine Bar

2039 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, (954) 563-5631 A Casual, Hip, Fun Experience and if You Have a Taste for Deliciously Unique Wines, You Need to Make This Your Next Stop! Happy Hour All Night on Thursday

New Moon

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

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PJ’s Corner Pocket

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

Ramrod

1508 NE 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, (954) 763-8219 South Florida’s Leading Levi, Leather and Uniform Bar/Club.

Every night is Bear Night. Bear Happy. Hour Every Thursday.

Caged Hunks Sat Night

Rosie’s Bar and Grill

2449 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, (954) 567-1320 Wilton Manor’s Best Burger in Town. Try the Fat Elvis. Happy Hour 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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

Miami-Dade 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)3509084. One of the best night clubs In Miami. Every Saturday the hottest DJ’s from the top performers. Drink Special Every Saturday

Johnny’s

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 4 p.m. to 2am

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.

Smarty Pants

Score

Sidelines Sports Bar

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

The Stable

205 East Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park, FL 33334, (954) 565-4506 A neighborhood bar with a different theme every night, from drag shows and bingos, to bears and underwears.

Torpedo

2829 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, (954) 587-2500. Your Dance Destination Till Dawn.

Open Late for You To Devour The Night. Open 7 nights a week till 4 a.m.

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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)538-9478.

Never a Cover…Always a Groove. Resident star DJ Mika spins tribal. Every Saturday TWIST is full of the hottest men in Miami. Muscle boy dancers taking it off in the Bungalow Bar.

Palm Beach County

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Duval Street

The Cottage (Tea-Dance Sundays)

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 5 p.m., Hot Male Dancers 6 p.m., Karaoke 11 p.m.

Mara (Thurs-Sat)

1132 North Dixie Highway, Lake Worth FL $3 Drinks. No Cover.

Open till 5 a.m. Ladies night on Thursdays and Karaoke on Fridays.

The Mad Hatter

1532 North Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, FL 33460. (561) 547-8860.

Cheap drinks, friendly bartenders, and free pool SundayThursday. Stop by and relax at this no-attitude haunt.

The Bar Lake Worth

2211 North Dixie Highway Lake Worth. (561) 370-3954 barlakeworth.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.

Tag Bar

Key West 801 Bar

801 Duval St., Key West, Florida,(305)294-4737. Cabaret shows upstairs with nightly performances by famed performers Sushi, Kylie, RV Beaumont, Margo, and others. Happy hour specials daily from 11a.m.- 8 p.m.

The Bourbon St. Pub

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.

La Te Da

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.

Club Aqua

711 Duval St.,Key West, Florida,(305)294-0555 Monday’s Dueling Bartenders. Your Bartender’s sing, shake, and stir their way through happy hour 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Kwest

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

Pearl’s Patio Bar

25 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483 954-801-3247.

Delray Beach’s only gay bar. Mon - Sun: 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Awesome Drink Specials.

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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Dance for the Street

LGBT event aims to raise funds to end youth homelessness

By Gideon Grudo

T

he night will range from karaoke to dancing to a raffle — and it’s all to support homelessness.

Hosted in Fort Lauderdale’s PJ’s Corner Pocket, ‘From Homeless to Housing’ will be a fundraiser to try and get LGBT youth off the streets. The event is presented by Deon Davis, author of I’ll Find A Way and all-around LGBT do-gooder. The public is invited to the May 19 event, which the flyer said ends “when the fun stops.”

Attendees are encouraged to donate what they can for a struggle that poses a serious problem in South Florida — the minimum donation is five bucks.

According to Davis, this issue has to become a non-issue. Her son came out when he was 15 (he’s now a happy 21-year-old student out in California). While he faced little problems relatively, his LGBT friends didn’t fare as well. As many of them got kicked out as they came out, they would end up living with Davis, whose door she kept open. And so, her four-bedroom house in Tamarac became a sanctuary for many LGBT youth — and by extension their stories.

“I’m just a mother with a gay son who opened up a new world to me. I see the bullying, I see the fights that he has to fight. I see the homelessness of his friends. I see the rejection that they face,” Davis said. “No one was turned away. You never knew they hadn’t been here in the past. Two chickens from Penn Dutch fed everyone in the house.”

Davis wrote her book about her son’s experiences and hers. She uses money she’s made

off the publishing to support more homeless teens, but wanted to take it a step further.

“I need to use this money to get homeless, gay teens off the street,” she said. “It’s time for me to do something.”

Patrick Carron knows Davis well and is on the board of the National Association of Black and White Men Together, a non-profit that aims to keep interracial couples together and respected by the community. When the organization had its annual convention in Fort Lauderdale several years back, Davis spoke at it.

“She talked a lot about her vision to help gay youth,” Carron said. “I really couldn’t believe that they got kicked out of their house because they told their families they were gay.”

Davis hopes to see people show up and support her goal: To educate these LGBT teens with skills, get them in school and on their way to successful lives. One of them, she said, she lost to the streets — she doesn’t want that to ever happen again.

“He goes right back to the streets, and selling his body for drugs,” she said. “I need to do this myself because it’s in my heart.”

If You Go

When: Saturday, May 19, 7 p.m.

Where: P J’s Corner Pocket 924 N. Flager Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 How Much: Minimum Donation: $5 (feel free to give more)

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A CELEBRATION OF FRIENDS K BOOW NO UR JUNE 21-24, 2012 ON O TE! I WEBS

HOST HOTEL: HILTON FORT LAUDERDALE AIRPORT

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TRAVEL

Music Cit y Comes Out

Nashville Ballet

By Joey Amato

C

reative, diverse, friendly, unpretentious and welcoming are words often used to describe Nashville. It has long been a destination rich in cultural, musical and entertainment options that appeal to everyone, including the LGBT traveler.

As the largest city in Tennessee, Nashville is home to dozens of arts organizations, historical landmarks, James Beard awardwinning restaurants and fabulous entertainment and nightlife venues.

“Music City has so much to offer the LGBT traveler. It is an open-minded city that has always been a welcoming place for anyone looking for great entertainment options.

The creative spirit is what drives Nashville, so it goes without saying that we want to encourage everyone to visit our beautiful city,” says Butch Spyridon, president of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau.

In addition to the attractions noted in the supporting documents, Nashville is home to the state’s largest HIV/AIDS organization, Nashville CARES, the Nashville GLBT Chamber of Commerce and the Oasis Center, an organization designed to support and educate LGBT youth.

Nashville is headquarters to dozens of national and international corporations including Bridgestone, Cracker Barrel, Hospital Corporation of America and Country Music Television, all of whom have made efforts to support the LGBT community through sponsorship in various organizations or employee diversity programs.

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While in Nashville be sure to visit some of the city’s premier LGBT-friendly cultural attractions: Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC): Consisting of four performance venues, TPAC presents a series of off Broadway shows and dozens of concerts throughout the year. It is also home to three resident performing arts organizations: Nashville Ballet, Nashville Opera, and Tennessee Repertory Theatre. This year, TPAC will host a variety of musicals including Titanic, Little Shop of Horrors and Rain. www.tpac.org Schermerhorn Symphony Center: Home to the Grammy award-winning Nashville Symphony, the Neo-classical revivalist concert hall first opened its doors in September 2006 making it one of “Music City’s” newest musical gems and one of the only major concert halls in North America to utilize natural light. The Schermerhorn hosts a wide range of musical events, including classical, pops, jazz and world music. www. nashvillesymphony.org Nashville Ballet: Since its founding in 1986, Nashville Ballet has grown to become the largest professional ballet company in Tennessee, presenting a varied repertoire of classical ballet and contemporary works. The company is comprised of 22 professional dancers from around the world.

The ballet also offers young dancers the chance to hone their technique and artistry in preparation for a dance career with intensive training and performance opportunities. www.nashvilleballet.com Frist Center for the Visual Arts: A 24,000-square foot visual art exhibition center and educational facility located downtown in

Nashville’s art-deco, former U.S. Post Office building has an ever-changing schedule of exhibitions from local, regional, national and international sources. In the past year, the Frist has welcomed the engaging Warhol Live exhibit as well as To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum. The center also features the interactive ArtQuest gallery, a delicious café, and various educational programs. www.fristcenter.org Cheekwood Botanical Gardens & Museum: Cheekwood is a 55-acre botanical garden and art museum located on the historic Cheek estate. Cheekwood exists to celebrate and preserve its landscape, buildings, art and botanical collections, and provide an inspiring place for visitors to explore their connections with art, nature and the environment. www.cheekwood.org Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum: Located downtown, this $37 million, stateof-the-art facility features more than 40,000 square feet of country music artifacts, archives, theater space, a full service restaurant and much more. The Hall of Fame will tell the story of the stars, sidemen and songwriters who created and popularized a new kind of country music in mid20th century America in The Bakersfield Sound: Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and California Country, a more than 5,000-square-foot exhibition opening on March 23. Furthermore, the museum will undergo a major expansion, which will double its size by 2014. www.countrymusichalloffame.org Ryman Auditorium: Regarded as the “mother church of country music,” the Ryman is a national historic landmark renowned for its exceptional acoustics that has hosted musicians

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from Chris Isaak and James Brown to Patsy Cline and Bruce Springsteen, as well as current and rising stars of all musical genres. The Ryman has recently received Pollstar Magazine’s coveted “Theater of the Year” award again for the fourth time in the past decade. www.ryman.com The Parthenon: Located in Centennial Park, it might not be the city’s most original building, since it’s an exact replica of the Athens original, but the building, as well as the statue of goddess Athena, the tallest indoor statue in the Western Hemisphere, have become recognizable landmarks. The Parthenon was constructed during the centennial celebration honoring Nashville as the “Athens of the South.” www.nashville.gov/ parks/locations/centennial The Hermitage: The home of President Andrew Jackson, is the place to learn about the dramatic life of the seventh U.S. president. It has authentic 1800s-era furnishings, which are more than 95 percent original to the family. Visitors will see the General’s writing table, the exact wallpaper First Lady Rachel Jackson selected for the foyer, and the bed in which the President lay dying. Take the wagon tour of slave quarters, which have been reconstructed just as the Jackson farmhouse will be over the next few years. www.thehermitage.com Belmont Mansion: Built in the 1850s and was once considered one of the finest private residences in the United States, this 19th-century Italian villa-style mansion has original marble statues, Venetian glass, paintings and 15 rooms open for public tours. www.belmontmansion.com

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ROOMMATE WANTED Share a 3BD house in Wilton Manors, $600/Mo. Includes utilities. Mature professional gay male. Call Gary 954-268-6547 --------------------------------------------------------------------------TOWNHOUSE CLOSE TO THE DRIVE 2BD/2.5BA Townhome to share with professional, non-smoker. No Drugs. Employeed. $600/Mo. + 1/2 Utilities. Unfurnished bedroom. Pool, parking. 2 blocks to the Drive. Call Juan 786-553-5129.

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