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Majority of Catholics Support Marriage Equality According to a new poll, the majority of Catholics in the U.S. back gay marriage as well as the ordination of women to the priesthood, CatholicCulture. org reports. The Oct. 4 Quinnipiac University poll found that 53 percent of Catholics who attend Mass weekly and 65 percent who attend less frequently would back “a law in your state that would allow same-sex couples to get
married.” Overall, 56 percent of Americans said they agree with marriage equality. The poll also found that gay marriage support was high among Catholics between 18 and 49 years old, with 64 percent saying they think same-sex couples should be able to legally tie the knot. Sixty-two percent of Catholics between the ages 50 and 64 backed marriage equality and 46 percent of Catholics 65 and older backed it.
Catholic women were more supportive than men on the issue: 72 percent of women surveyed said they support gay marriage with just 49 percent of men saying they do. The poll also found support was high when it comes to Catholic Americans’ views on women becoming ordained priests, with 52 percent of Catholics who attend Mass weekly backing the issue. From our media partner EDGE
active fighter, was outclassed much of the fight by Salido, who landed the heavier punches throughout before knocking Cruz down with a right hand to the head in the seventh. Cruz was on his knees and couldn’t
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get up as he was counted out at 1:05 of the round. “I went into the corner and he hit me with a good shot,” Cruz said. “I thought the fight was close up until then.” From the Associated Press
Corbett says he has publicly apologized and that his apology was heartfelt. He says he can’t control whether people accept it or not. The first-term governor is up for re-election next year. From the Associated Press
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news highlight Lance Bass Directs Video for The Trevor Project Just in time for National Coming Out Day, check out “Tale of Two Dads” (LoveIsChangingHistory.com) – the video directed by Lance Bass for AT&T’s “Love Is Changing History” project. In recognition of LGBTQ History Month, AT&T recently launched the “Love is Changing History” project to demonstrate how lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) love is changing history in everyday life. The campaign will benefit The Trevor Project. By taking the actions specified below between Sept. 30, 2013 and Nov. 11, 2013, AT&T will contribute a minimum of $25k and up to $100k to The Trevor Project. To support this project, AT&T has created two videos with longtime LGBTQ supporters and activists Lance Bass and Pauley Perrette. Through Nov. 11, participants can join the movement in the following ways: Visit the “Love is Changing History” website to share the site on Facebook and Twitter and AT&T will donate $1 to The Trevor Project. Share one of the films from the “Love is Changing History” website on Facebook and Twitter and AT&T will donate $1 to The Trevor Project.
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News Briefs +Did Home Depot Discriminate Against Older Gay Employees? A former Home Depot employee filed a $100,000 lawsuit in California against the home improvement retail chain, claiming the company fired gay male employees during the 2008 financial collapse in order to save money, the
New York Daily News reports.
In the lawsuit, Lex Housh, who is openly gay and a former manager at a San Diego store, says Home Depot’s officials tried to get rid of older, gay employees because they were worried they “would pay more medical benefits associated with HIV and AIDS viruses,” Housh, who was 57 when he was fired,
says in the lawsuit, filed in Orange County Superior Court last week. “Also, Home Depot was concerned that it would have to pay costs associated with ’gay partners.’ As of Jan. 1, 2012, Home Depot California made a decision to terminate all ’gay’ employees because of the California Domestic Relationship Act. That legislation required employers to provide benefits to ’partners,’ ” the lawsuit reads, according to Courthouse News. Housh adds that after his colleagues found out he was gay and that he registered his partner to his insurance plan in October 2011, they harassed him and he was later fired.
The lawsuit says Housh says he was sexually harassed and discriminated and is seeking $100,000 in damages. A Home Depot spokesman told the Huffington Post that Housh’s allegations are not true. “We strongly disagree with Mr. Housh’s claims and we will address them in the proper forum,” Stephen Holmes, a corporate communications spokesman, told HuffPo Monday. “The fact is that we’re proud of our record for supporting our LGBT associates and maintaining our commitment to diversity throughout our workforce.”
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Paris has won the bid to host the 2018 Gay Games, the lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender community’s answer to the Olympics. The Gay Games, which expects more than 15,000 competitors, is held every four years and is taking place this year in the Ohio cities of Cleveland and Akron. In recent months, opposition to a gay marriage bill has exposed deep divisions in French society over gay rights, attracting tens of thousands to protests for and against such unions. Paris’ Deputy Mayor Philippe Ducloux said Tuesday that “for all Parisians, it will be an honor to welcome the 10th Gay Games. All participants will be welcomed.” France’s Sports Minister Valerie Fourneyron said she hoped the games would make “for a more inclusive and generous society in France.” From the Associated Press.
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Same-sex couple delivers 10,000 petition signatures to DMV
A married lesbian couple denied a name change on their driver’s license delivered 10,000 petition signatures and a revoked driver’s license to the Georgia Department of Motor Vehicles last week. Danielle McCollum and Shakira Tucker flew to Boston, where same-sex marriage is recognized, and got married on the anniversary of their first date. When they came home to Georgia, they hoped they could change their name on their licenses, even though the state does not recognize same-sex marriage.
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As the New York Daily News reports, the Human Rights Campaign said Home Depot was one of the best companies for LGBT Americans to work at because of the company’s policies regarding health benefits to gay and lesbian domestic partners. The chain’s website says it has “respect for all people.” “In order to remain successful, our associates must work in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination and harassment where each associate is regarded as part of The Home Depot team,” the website reads. From our media partner EDGE
An openly gay Indianapolis City-County Council member says he’ll marry his longtime partner during a ceremony in Washington, D.C., next week. Councilman Zach Adamson tells The Indianapolis Star that he and Christian Mosburg will be married in front of a group of friends and family members in the city that has allowed same-sex marriages since 2010. The 42-year-old Democrat’s wedding comes as Indiana legislators are expected to debate during next year’s General Assembly session whether to put a state constitutional amendment banning gay marriage on the November 2014 ballot. Adamson says he wants others to see gay marriage as something that doesn’t have to be a divisive issue. Adamson is regarded as Indiana’s first openly gay countywide official with his 2011 election to an at-large council seat. From the Associated Press
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Shakira Tucker became Shakira McCollum-Tucker on her license. When McCollum tried to do the same thing, her request was denied. McCollum started a petition on Change. org asking the Georgia Department of Driver Services to let married same-sex couples change their last names on driver’s licenses. They gathered more than 10,000 signatures. Tucker was then issued a letter revoking her name change after McCollum was denied the same treatment and launched her campaign.
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“The DMV can’t seem to make up their minds as to how they’ll treat couples like Shakira and me. First, they let Shakira change her name and then they reject my request. Now, they’re taking her license back and inflicting more pain upon our family,” said McCollum. “We can change our names on passports, social security ID cards, and credit cards, and can even file joint tax returns. It just doesn’t make sense that we can do all these things, but we can’t have the same last name on our driver’s licenses.” From our media partner CNN
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New Attempt to Get Illinois Gay Marriage Case Thrown
Lawyers fighting a lawsuit by 25 samesex couples seeking the right to marry in Illinois are making a new push to have the case dismissed. Recently, they asked the Cook County judge handling the case to refer their challenge to an appeals court. They hope that will undo the judge’s denial last month of their motion to toss the case. Attorney Peter Breen of the Thomas More Society says they are contesting the Continued on page 6
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Warning: Florida Ain’t Gay Friendly Denise Royal
California, Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington State are among the best places for LGBT employees to work. That’s according to
XpertHR’s new report on the Top 10 LGBTEmployment Friendly States.
The report examined state-specific laws protecting against and prohibiting discrimination, states offering same-sex marriage and other benefits, state laws on hate crimes, and a generally positive working and living climate for LGBTs to determine which states offered the best working environment. Florida didn’t make the top ten list. But it was among the states recognized for its decisions protecting gender identity under state law. Broward County, Key West, Miami, Miami Beach, Monroe County, Oakland Park, Palm Beach and West Palm Beach were recognized as municipalities protecting LGBT rights. California landed in the top spot on XpertHR’s list. Under California state law, both sexual orientation and gender identity are protected classes and therefore cannot be discriminated against in the workplace. Unlike most states, California’s Family Medical Leave Act law provides leave and benefits to same-sex couples. In 1999, California became the first state to recognize domestic partnerships. A few years later, it was one of the first states to permit same-sex marriage. With the US Supreme Court’s recent decision in Hollingsworth v. Perry, 2013 U.S. LEXIS 4919 (2013) regarding Proposition 8, same-sex marriage is once again legal in California. Thirty-seven of the companies receiving a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index are headquartered in California making it the state with the second highest number of top-ranked HRC Corporate Equality Index workplaces. Connecticut ranked second on the list. State law there prohibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation as well as gender identity. Furthermore, same-sex partners of state employees have been provided benefits since 2000. Iowa comes in at number three. Despite being situated in the conservative Midwest, Iowa has been a leader in the region when it comes to LGBT rights. “Iowa is the state on the list that’s the biggest surprise; yet Iowa’s inclusion on the list is well deserved. It was the first Midwestern state to recognize same-sex marriage in 2009;
since 2007, Iowa has prohibited employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Impressively, benefits to same-sex partners of state employees have been offered for a decade, since 2003,” said Margaret CartWard, Head of Content for XpertHR.com. Since 2007, Iowa has prohibited employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. In 1977, Iowa City was one of the first municipalities to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. Maine made the list at number four. Portland and South Portland have recently become “hot spots’ for gay couples. Maine has permitted same-sex couples to enter into domestic partnerships since 2004. In 2012, it became the first state to pass a same-sex marriage measure through a ballot vote. The Maine Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. With its long history of supporting gay rights, Massachusetts landed at number five. In 1978, Gay and Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD), a non-profit legal rights group aimed at ending discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression was founded in Boston and remains headquartered there. In 2003, Massachusetts became the first state to permit same-sex marriage. It was also one of the first states to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation (1989) and later gender identity (2012). Massachusetts’ law permits same-sex partners to receive benefits and prohibits hate crimes against individuals based on sexual orientation and/ or gender identity. Minnesota is number six. The state has had an active gay rights movement since 1970s. Its central hub, Minneapolis, has one of the largest gay populations of any U.S. city. Minnesota has prohibited discrimination in employment based on sexual orientation and gender identity since 1993. In fact, Minnesota was the first state to implement gender identity protections. Sixteen of the companies
receiving a perfect score on the HRC Corporate Equality Index are headquartered in Minnesota, making it the state with the third most top-ranked workplaces. New York is next in seventh place. The Empire State has led the way in gay rights since the 1960s. In fact, the Stonewall Inn in the West Village is often considered the “birthplace” of the gay rights movement. New York has prohibited discrimination based on sexual orientation since 2003 with the adoption of the Sexual Orientation Non-Discrimination Act (SONDA). Same-sex marriage has been legal in the state since 2011 and its hate crimes law covers sexual orientation. An astonishing 59 companies receiving a perfect score on the HRC Corporate Equality Index are headquartered in New York, making it the state with the highest number of top-ranked workplaces – nearly double that of California, which has the second most top-ranked employers. Rhode Island may be one on the smallest states in the country, but it made the list coming in at number 8. Rhode Island provides LGBT individuals with many protections. State law bans discrimination based on both sexual orientation and gender identity. As of 2013, Rhode Island law allows same-sex couples to marry. Rhode Island also extends family leave rights and benefits to same-sex partners. Another small state, Vermont ranks number nine. Vermont law prohibits
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employment discrimination based on both sexual orientation as well as gender identity. Vermont was the first state to introduce civil unions in 2000 and provide same-sex couples with similar rights and benefits to heterosexual couples. Vermont expanded this in 2009, becoming the first state legislature to implement same-sex marriage. State FMLA law covers same-sex partners and entitles them to leave benefits. Washington State rounds out the list at number ten. It’s considered an area where LGBT individuals can enjoy expanded rights. Seattle has one of the largest LGBT communities in the U.S. after San Francisco. Washington prohibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Washington extended benefits to samesex partners of state employees in 2001. In the November 2012 election, Washington voters approved a measure permitting same-sex marriage. This list shows that there is a sea change underway in the U.S. “The momentum for LGBT protections is increasing. Some states and municipalities are clearly recognizing the need for and value of imposing clear protections for LGBTs for protection against discrimination and hate crimes, as well as in offering the same benefits as heterosexual couples. Based on the momentum underway, it’s increasingly likely that some federal action might be in the offing,” said Carter-Ward.
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judge’s finding that the plaintiffs can argue the ban on gay marriage violates the state constitution’s equal protection and due process clauses. Arguments on their motion for appeal are set for Nov. 14. The plaintiffs, meanwhile, are seeking a quick summary judgment in their favor. No date has been set for oral arguments on that motion. From the Associated Press
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Iowa Teen Honored for His Work to End Bullying
A Quad Cities-area teen is making a trip this week to honor his fight against bullying. Jacob Stallman from Tipton, Iowa will receive the Spirit of Matthew Award from the Matthew Shepard Foundation in Denver, Colorado this weekend. Matthew Shepard died in 1998, after he was beaten to death in an anti-gay hate crime in Wyoming. The Matthew Shepard foundation was created by his parents, to keep his story alive. Though Jacob Stallman was very young when Matthew died, he says he is inspired by him and is now helping other kids who are bullied. Jake is a junior at Tipton High School. He is the school’s only male cheerleader and he
is gay. But Jake Stallman didn’t always have a lot of spirit, and he was bullied. “They called Jacob a faggot and that they said they were going to kill him,” said Tania Mcatee, Jake’s mom. “It was like the knife going into your stomach,” said Jake. Jake was bullied first for being overweight, then because he was openly gay. He came out to his mom in 7th grade. “It was kind of scary,” said Jake. “I told him then, and I continue to tell him now, ‘I support you, I’m with you 100%,’” said Mcatee. Wanting change, Mcatee started Tipton Against Kid’s Being Bullied, helping bullying victims in Tipton and eventually around the country. The group helps kids with information about resources and gives them a place to turn to. They also send cards to victims of bullying. “It’s interesting and scary at the same time because we know that there’s kids out there, just in our community, who are suffering that we didn’t know before,” said Jake. After a emailing back and forth with the Matthew Shepard Foundation, Jake was invited to blog for Matthew’s Place. He is the youngest blogger on the site. His blog is called Jake’s Place. He is very open on the blog, sharing his struggle including his
A rally held in Iowa City following the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage in Iowa. Photo courtesy of Alan Light
thoughts of killing himself three times. “I don’t want people to be like scared but it’s the truth, and the truth is scary sometimes and you just gotta work through it all,” said Jake. It’s those words, the messages he is sharing, that the Matthew Shepard Foundation believes makes him worthy of the Spirit of Matthew Award. “I’m speechless. I’m so, like, excited happy,” Jake said. From our media partner CNN
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Iowa Biz Defends Denial of Same-Sex Wedding
The owners of a private event venue have filed a lawsuit against the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, claiming that any attempt by the commission to force the couple behind the business to host a same-sex wedding violates their religious beliefs. Betty and Richard Odgaard filed the suit Monday in connection with their decision in August to deny a same-sex couple from holding their wedding at the Görtz Haus Gallery in Grimes. The Mennonite owners said the wedding violated their religious beliefs, The Des Moines Register reported (http://bit.ly/1hzULgz ).
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The couple said if they’re forced to host such events, it would be a violation of the Iowa Civil Rights Act. There is no specific punitive action in the case, said the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, which is defending the Odgaards. But the suit said the Odgaards “may be exposed to financial punishment and other forms of official coercion” by the commission. Lee Stafford and his partner, Jared, filed a complaint with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission and claimed the business could not discriminate based on religion because the former church is a public venue. The Görtz Haus serves as a gallery, bistro and private event venue. Betty Odgaard said her business has suffered from a boycott following the denial, and she and her husband received threatening email messages, Internet postings and phone calls. She said their denial was not discriminatory. “I have nothing against gays and lesbians. Nothing,” she said. “I just personally believe that a marriage is between one man and one woman. I don’t condemn or judge anybody else for their beliefs and how they live their life.” From the Associated Press
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Every October the color pink is ubiquitous. It’s everywhere from grocery stores to major league sports teams. It’s in honor of breast cancer awareness month. Each year, more than 200,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer. What many people may not know is LBT women can face more cancer risks and barriers to quality care than other women. Research has shown that such women may be more dissatisfied with their cancer care providers and the services they are offered, than other women. Many LBT women face treatment for cancer without assistance from family, and rely upon friends to offer support. And it’s not just breast cancer. Surviving any cancer, including undergoing October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Arrow is seeking cancer treatment, is like a full time survivors to be mentors to those newly diagnosed. job. There are so many different realities one must and survival. navigate. This can be particularly stressful Both women in the buddy system would for LBT women, as research has found they determine the length and duration of their are less likely to receive support from family meetings. There is no expectation as to the of origin, and more likely to turn to “family length of time that would be required for a of choice.” “buddy” in her peer support role. “Buddy’s” For those reasons, ARROW (Area Resource will be offered training on the ‘how to’s’ of and Referral Organization for Women) Inc. is being an effective buddy, as well as ‘do’s and now recruiting LBT women who are cancer don’ts’ of offering peer support.” survivors (of any kind) to be a “buddy” to Van Den Bergh, a breast cancer survivor, a newly diagnosed woman. ARROW is a knows how beneficial this buddy system can Florida nonprofit organization, which has as be. “As a cancer survivor, I am always eager its exclusive mission: advocacy for access to to share my experience, strength and hope quality health care for LBT women. with other women who have just heard the “When an LBT woman receives a cancer C Word. I truly enjoy sharing how I dealt diagnosis, and she has heard about the with aspects of treatment, and how cancer Rainbow Survivor’s Network, she would call became a life-changing, and actually positive us. At that point we would interview her as experience. As far as benefits to me as a to the type of cancer, treatment experiences mutual aid recipient, the best things I learned and factors that would be important for her in about how to survive cancer, I gained from having a ‘buddy.’ We would then match this women also in the ‘chemo lounge’ or those I woman with someone within the network,” met at cancer-related venues. That’s part of said Dr. Nan Van Den Bergh of ARROW. the reason why I became a cancer survivor Once partnered, here’s how the buddy activist,” she said. program would work: The two women would For more information about the Rainbow meet based on their joint interests. It could Survivor’s Network and ARROW Inc., call be at a restaurant, park, at the beach, or over 305-892-0928 or 954-981-1090. Additional the phone. The concept is that the “buddy” information about ARROW Inc. can be found would be able to share with her mentee how at: www.arrowlbt.org or www.facebook. she handled certain aspects of her treatment com/arrowlbt.
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News from South Florida AIDS Network, October 3, 2013 Sean McShee Ryan White Care Program Reports HIV positive people with income less than 400 percent of the Federal Poverty Level ($45,960 per year for a single person) may be eligible for help with insurance copays, premiums, and deductibles through the AIDS Insurance Continuation Program (www.HealthCouncil.org/aicp.asp). There are 3,717 Broward residents are enrolled in the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). This amounts to 21.9 percent of all Broward residents known to be living with HIV or AIDS. Of these 3,717 Broward residents enrolled in ADAP, 75 percent have an undetectable viral load, defined as less than 75 virus particles per milliliter. This low viral load allows
these individual to maintain their health and decreases their chances of infected others. A 50 bed residential substance abuse is in process of final approval. Upcoming Events October 18, 2013 is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day. The Pride Center will host the local event at The Pride Center, 2040 North Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors, October 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information visit Latinosenactionbroward@ yahoo.com Two items dominated the presentation/ discussion portion of the meeting: 1) the Health Insurance Marketplace Exchanges went live and 2) federal government shut down and its effects on HIV treatment
programs (see side article). Joey Wynn reported on both. Health Insurance Marketplace Opens Many plans are on the exchanges and they are coming in less expensive than originally thought. People should examine each plan on three criteria: the providers in the network, the pharmacies in the network, and the drugs covered under that plan (technically called the “formulary”). Care Resource has Certified Application Counselors to assist people in signing up on the exchanges. Ryan White Care Central Eligibility Intake staff have also been trained to assist people. People can sign up individually by
Some Broward County HIV/AIDS Statistics Broward residents known to be living with HIV or AIDS
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visiting this website, www.healthcare. gov. Some people have reported trouble accessing that site, but other sites can provide information. According to Health News Florida (http://health.wusf.usf.edu/ post/look-fl-plans-prices) People can examine plans at this site https://www. healthcare.gov/health-plan-information. To view information on possible subsidies, go to this site, http://www.npr. org/blogs/health/2013/09/30/226456791/ how-much-will-obamacare-cost-me-tryour-calculator Next Meeting November 1, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the Holy Cross Healthplex, Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center, 1000 NE 56th Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334.
•About 2 percent of all people known to be living with HIV/AIDS in the US are in Broward County.
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Gov. Shut Down Does Not Threaten Ryan White Care …but the next round of sequester cuts do The current federal government shut down does not directly threaten funding for the Ryan White Care/AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAP). In a “normal” year, Congress would authorize the federal government to spend funds from October 1 to September 30. The federal government distributes funds to states, local governments, and non-profits through grant contracts, which can have different start and end dates. The Ryan White Care/ADAP programs have contract years running from April 1 to March 31. Consequently, the current budget conflict concerns the 2014/2015 Ryan White Care/ ADAP contact year. According to Joey Wynn, the next round of sequestration cuts threatens the Ryan White Care/ADAP program more than the
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current shut down. Sequestration, a crude and universally acknowledged stupid way to cut spending does not examine programs for ways to minimize negative effects while cutting costs. Instead under sequestration, each program has to cut their budget by a given percentage, each year. The Ryan White Care/ADAP programs were able to absorb the first round of sequestration administratively, but the programs cannot do that with the sequestration cuts scheduled for next year’s contracts. This second sequestration round will cut funds from the Ryan White Care/ ADAP programs, unless some new deal can be reached to stop them. While the government has prioritized health services to remain open during the shut down, the processing of grant applications has soflagaynews //
stopped. The federal government funds some services indirectly through intermediaries such as state and local governments and others directly through non-profits. In this system organizations apply for grants to fund their programs, which are then reviewed and either accepted or rejected. It is this process which has stopped. Once delay begins; a backlog starts to build up. The longer the shut down lasts, the worse the backlog becomes. This backlog could delay funding renewals of currently existing and future programs. Several people present at the South Florida AIDS Network meeting mentioned that their grants submissions were now on hold as a result of the shutdown. In addition to the grant funding process, a report in the Washington Post indicated
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that the drug research approval process has also been delayed. Clinical trials have not stopped, but the processing of applications and approval has. Again this delay will produce a backlog that will extend the effects of the shut down beyond the resolution of the current budget fight. A real danger here involves research teams fragmenting as highly skilled workers move onto projects with more secure funding. While this shutdown does not directly affect the Ryan White Care/ADAP programs, the longer it lasts, the worse an effect it could have. The next round of sequestration threatens the integrity of the Ryan White Care/ADAP programs more directly. This shutdown is not good, but it can get much worse unless people act to change the context.
Florida Names New Leader in Fight Against HIV/AIDS Denise Royal
Dr. Robert Sterling Whisenhunt was recently named as the new Bureau Chief for Florida’s Bureau of Communicable Diseases. He will provide leadership for HIV/AIDS as well as other STDs, Tuberculosis and Immunization sections of the department. Whisenhunt most recently served as Director of the Florida Department of Children and Families Substance Abuse and Mental Health Office. In his new role, he says increasing HIV/ AIDS awareness throughout the state, especially in South Florida is a priority. “Intensive efforts are underway in these areas to reduce the number of new HIV infections. Between 2011 and 2013, MiamiDade received a 57 percent increase in funding from the Centers for Disease Control to conduct high-impact prevention. Broward had a 69 percent increase in CDC funding for the same time period,” Whisenhunt tells SFGN. He added, “Data suggest that HIV-infected persons with undetectable viral load are less infectious and are less likely to transmit HIV via sexual contact. As a result, both Broward and Miami-Dade counties have implemented aggressive programs to identify persons infected with HIV/AIDS, link those who test positive to HIV care and take steps to reengage persons lost to care.” Whisenhunt is familiar with the unique mosaic that makes up South Florida and its health challenges. He once worked for the Florida Department of Health in n Miami. During that time, he gained valuable experience. “While a member of the Florida Department of Health in Miami I learned that working closely with coalitions and community based organizations is critical. An integrated health model, involving multiple stakeholders, is necessary to reach those in most need of the services being offered,” he said. That cooperative effort is being put to work throughout South Florida when it comes to raising awareness about HIV/ AIDS. Both Broward and Miami-Dade counties promote HIV testing in healthcare and non-healthcare settings. For example, the Florida Department of Health in MiamiDade conducts the “Test Miami Campaign.” This campaign is a coordinated community effort with city, county and national officials; health care providers; Community Based Organizations (CBOs); the faith-based community; and others to promote testing as a routine part of health care. The Florida Department of Health in Broward conducts the ‘Broward is Greater than AIDS Initiative.’ As part of this initiative, Broward has implemented the Physician Ambassadors campaign to promote routine HIV testing in the healthcare setting. This initiative is
Dr. Robert Sterling Whisenhunt , newly named Bureau Chief for Florida’s Bureau of Communicable Diseases.
aimed at increasing testing, reducing stigma and promoting links to care. According to Whisenhunt, other initiatives include: •Perinatal HIV prevention, including the Targeted Outreach to Pregnant Women Act •Jail testing and linkage to care for those who test positive •Partner Services (by funding Disease Intervention Specialists and other STD clinic staff) •Condom Distribution •Outreach in high risk communities •Behavioral interventions for infected persons and high-risk negative persons •Community Mobilizations, social media/ marketing (Test Miami and Broward’s Physician Ambassadors campaign for example) •Community Planning •Monitoring and Evaluation The Florida Department of Health in Broward also leads the Broward County HIV Prevention Planning Council, which is representative of the groups disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. Broward has created and implemented a Jurisdictional HIV/AIDS Prevention Plan and is engaged in a joint planning process between prevention and patient care, which has been called a national model. The Centers for Disease Control also provides funding to Miami through the ‘Twelve Cities Project.’ The goal is to determine which prevention approaches could have the greatest local impact. The project expands HIV testing; and prevention services for people living with HIV. The project also directs these efforts to communities at greatest risk. Whisenhunt says Florida’s health department is committed to combatting the issue of HIV/ AIDS especially when it comes to reducing the number of new infections. “Making an impact requires careful monitoring and a constant re-evaluation of prevention strategies and priorities,” he says.
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news local Pride Center’s Fourth Senior Health Expo Promises to be Bigger and Better Jesse Monteagudo
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October is the time of year when leaves fall (up north), hurricanes blow, and folk of all ages prepare for Halloween. It is also the month when the Pride Center at Equality Park hosts its annual Senior Health Expo. Now in its fourth year, the October 19 Expo will provide LGBT seniors with a unique, comprehensive overview of available health services. More than sixty medical, professional, support and financial providers in the fields of healthcare, aging and geriatrics will showcase their services and products at an event that Bruce Williams, the Pride Center’s Senior Services Coordinator, promises will be larger than its predecessors. According to Williams, 2012’s Expo attracted more than 300 participants; and there is no reason to doubt that this year’s attendance will be higher. After all, “during the last year, attendance at Pride Center senior gatherings has exploded.” The Center’s weekly “Coffee and Conversation” events attract more than 125 participants, making it “the largest weekly gathering of LGBT seniors in the nation.” With that in mind, Williams predicts that the 2013 Senior Health Expo will attract well over 400 people. Why are the Senior Health Expos so popular? According to Williams, there are two reasons: “The first reason is The Pride Center’s safe, welcoming and accepting nature.” The second reason is the Center’s “proven track record of accurately identifying community needs and subsequently enlisting qualified, culturally competent and socially supportive individuals, groups and businesses who are able to adequately and appropriately address those needs.” Williams is proud to note that, as of October 3, the Expo’s vendor space is sold out. Expo vendors will provide participants with
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valuable information on senior living facilities, insurance coverage, health care agencies, legal matters and other issues that affect LGBT elders. Health care professionals will offer flu shots and testing for hearing, sight, cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure and HIV. Some aspects of this year’s Senior Health Expo are worth mentioning. They include “The Man Van” and “The Cardiac Van,” both sponsored by Broward Health Imperial Point and HEALTHFAIR. According to Williams, the Man Van will offer “nearly a dozen tests of particular interest to male health. There is a flat fee that may be covered by insurance. The services are for everyone, are Joint Commission Accredited, are quick and convenient and available at reasonable rates.” The Expo will also feature a variety of seminars that Williams promises will be “outstanding.” They include an “Enhance Fitness” exercise program sponsored by the YMCA, presentations about Broward Health’s Lillian Wells Women’s Center, breast and prostate screening, and a legal discussion about the “death” of DOMA. The Senior Health Expo runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 19 at the Pride Center, 2040 North Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors. Admission is free and includes coffee and pastries (courtesy of Stork’s Café) and complimentary lunch for the first 250 attendees. The Expo enjoys a “who’s who” list of sponsors, including Broward Health Imperial Point, AHF, Holy Cross Hospital, Five Star Senior Living, Park Summit, Vitas Innovative Healthcare and Assisted Living Lifestyles. Collaborating community partners include SAGE of South Florida, SunServe, Women In Network, The Fort Lauderdale Prime Timers and SFGN. For more information, visit www. PrideCenterFlorida.org.
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Fifth Annual Will Write For Food An interactive lesson in journalism and homelessness Jason Parsley
Serving the community since 1997
Twenty-one students and a slew of professional mentors spent this past Labor Day weekend at a homeless shelter where they spent 36 hours putting together one issue of the nation’s second largest homeless newspaper, The Homeless Voice. They wrote, edited, photographed, designed and built a website – all in one weekend. In Broward County you may have seen The Homeless Voice distributed on street corners by some of the homeless people that live in the shelter. They use the money they make from the sales to pay rent and survive on the streets. This is an impressive program. Not only do students get a crash course in journalism but they’re also introduced to homeless community and the issues that they face. These journalism students come from all over the country to participate in this annual weekend program. The local chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, of which I am president, sponsors the program. And the $5,000 it takes to put the event on is cobbled together through a variety of grants. Four of this year’s participants have ties to SFGN, including Gideon Grudo, Dori Zinn, Dylan Bouscher and Kalhan Rosenblatt. Grudo is our former Editor in Chief, while the others have written a variety of articles for us, with Rosenblatt’s first story appearing just last month. “It was beyond what I could have anticipated. I knew I wanted an experience that would push me out of my comfort zone but I didn’t realize how WWFF would push me to become a better journalist and a stronger writer. I had to take on writing a column, which I’ve never done before but with the guidance of the advisers I was really able to stretch my abilities further than I knew I could,” Rosenblatt said. “WWFF opened my eyes to the scale of our job as journalists. It’s kind of like when you travel to another country and you think, ‘Wow, there’s more to the world than my town.’ I now realize the vastness of the human condition and my duty to report that. I truly believe this experience will stay with me for the rest of my life. My only regret is that the program was only one weekend long. I wish I could go back and do it one more time. I’m just not ready to let it go.” For Rosenblatt’s column she spent an hour on the street corner pretending to be homeless herself where she collected $32. A few minutes after returning to the shelter she
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told me it had been a frightening experience, but well worth it. This is journalism at its finest. And there is no better way to introduce both students and mentors to the homeless community, a community that is often times largely forgotten about. In the LGBT community, marriage may make the headlines, but it’s our homeless youth that struggles to eat and live. “WWFF was eye-opening on not just a personal level but also a professional level. Obviously the people you see and the experience of being in a homeless shelter can be overwhelming, but what was more memorable for me, was how the students responded,” said Lynn Walsh, one of the professional mentors and Vice President of programming for our SPJ chapter. “The students were able to come up with stories that were powerful, different and informative in such a short period of time. It makes me hopeful for the future of journalism and excited that these student will be one day be the leaders in our industry.” I’m hoping our local SPJ chapter will be able to continue cobbling together enough grants each year for this program to continue for a long time. Visit http://wwff.us to check out what the students published this year. soflagaynews //
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opinion guest Mark King
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on testing HIV positive This is a clever social media campaign: Healthline, an online health community, has asked people who have been living with HIV to create videos for those who have recently tested positive, known as “You’ve Got This.” Think of it as “It Gets Better” for those with HIV.
Of course, I had to create a video in my own peculiar way — something that demonstrates the sense of humor that has served me well over the course of 30 years living with HIV. Maybe my video will help someone you know. To be honest, I barely remember testing
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positive in 1985, when the test became publicly available (my doctor and I estimate my infection occurred as far back as 1981). I was already self-medicating with a growing drug addiction — it was Los Angeles, I was young and stupid, and people started dying; cocaine seemed like a reasonable response at the time — and the test result felt like my license to continue using. Today, it’s hard for me to recall a time in which I Buy Cialis was afraid of becoming infected. I only know a life living with the virus, and my fears of HIV itself are long past. So I should probably approach any advice for the newly infected with care. They are experiencing a profound event that happened to me a lifetime ago. I hope my light touch will give them a needed lift or bring them a smile.
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It’s easy for me to make the mistake of assuming new infections only happen to younger people, and I even make an apologetic joke in the video about my being “old.” The fact is, most new infections in the United States happen to people over 30, not under. We might want to check ourselves when we bemoan infections among “these kids today,” (although of the various age groups with new infections, those under 30 remains the largest). To participate in “You’ve Got This” with a video of your own, visit the Healthline site for details. Or leave your own word of advice in the comments section below! Mark S. King produces the award winning video blog MyFabulousDisease.com about life as an HIV positive addict in recovery. He can be reached at Mark@marksking.com.
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Judging A Book By its Cover: We All Do It Julie Seaver
My encounter with Gator. In my life and line of work, I see it happen so often: preconceived notions about what kind of person someone is based on their looks, orientation or race. The truth is, we are all guilty of judging to some degree. I know it happens all the time, but I always thought I held myself to a higher standard: accept everyone as they are. After all, it’s what we do at Compass and it’s part of our mission: Compass aims to diminish stereotypes by challenging longstanding misconceptions about the character of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. We are quick to “school” people when they judge our community, we hardly remember it also goes the other way around. I got caught up in it last week when decorating for the World AIDS Day fundraiser and White Party. I was standing on a ladder, balancing myself in flip flops and maneuvering scissors, fishing line and white paper lanterns when I hear a man’s voice. “You’re doing it wrong,” he said. “Excuse me?” I say, without even glancing down “You’re doing it wrong. You should check the balance of the ladder before you even step on it. You’re gonna fall off, just get down.” He introduced himself as Gator, that’s right, Gator. He identified as a true “Florida Cracker,” dressed in head-to toe camouflage, and spoke with a thick southern drawl with a dialect of someone who grew up in the Everglades. I cringed when he asked me “just what exactly is a white party?” Here it comes, I thought. “White parties original goal was always intended to be HIV/AIDS fundraisers, named after Ryan White.” I stared at him while he
paused for a moment, and then he said “oh yeah, the young kid who died 20 years ago from a blood transfusion, right? Terrible situation that was, I remember that.” (Insert my raised eyebrow with a hint of surprise.) As we continued to talk and decorate, we asked each other many questions, including if I had a husband or boyfriend. Again I thought, here it comes. As we told each other our life stories all afternoon, we continued to surprise each other and things were going quite smooth. Well, they were going smooth until Gator spoke up that he had some better ideas than I did about decorating and “foofing” the tulle. I laughed out loud when I asked, “seriously, what do you know about foofing the tulle?“ “Everything, I decorated my back yard for a wedding” he said. “Yours?” I asked. “No, my daughter married her partner after being together for 20 years,” he responded quite proud. “Wait, her partner?“ the words came out of my mouth without even thinking. “Yes,” he proclaimed. “And now I have two wonderful daughters in my life.” And there I was, caught red-handed and guilty of the very thing our community fights for every single day. I had stereotyped this guy based solely on his looks and the way he spoke, and he knew it too. As he quietly helped me pick up the ladder, I shook his hand and thanked him. And as he walked out the door, Gator said goodbye and told me the next time we decide to throw a party, he would be happy to help and call me out on my lousy decorating skills. Julie Seaver is Compass’ Center Director, she can be reached at julie@compassglcc.com. soflagaynews //
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Christopher Reina is doing a five-year sentence in federal prison. In his writing he shares how he is surviving prison life as a gay inmate. Chris is paying it forward by donating his compensation for this column to The Pet Project, an organization near and dear to his heart.
Entry 1 – Oct 9, 2013 It’s 6:30 a.m., and I am about to be rudely awakened as the guard flicks on the 300 watt florescent light in my 15 by 7 foot cell. Another day begins in paradise’s prison, otherwise know as the Federal Detention Center in downtown Miami. It’s been a couple of weeks since I first wrote a letter to the editor of SFGN to tell my side of the story of my arrest. Perhaps you saw the headline, “Wilton Manors Man Pleads Guilty in Child Porn Case”. In case you missed it, allow me to bring you up to speed. My name is Christopher Reina. Some of you know me as the guy that handed out the pet food at the Pet Project, others know me by my (hot mess) online persona “huntnpeckr” (or some variation thereof), though most of you don’t know me from Adam. I was arrested this past April by the FBI for distributing child pornography. Now, as bad as that sounds, and believe me, I know it sounds pretty awful, there is, as they say, more to the story. At the invitation of SFGN, in this and future articles I hope to tell those of you who are interested enough to read them about what led up to my crime, what happened as a result, and what life is like now as a gay (HIV and Hep C positive) inmate in a federal prison. I’ll try not to bore you as I think my story has a lot going for it; sex, drugs, betrayal, forgiveness, hope,
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and, dare I say it, some surprise special gueststar appearances by the big man upstairs. Eventually I would like to relay what life is like after I am released and trying to survive probation living in Broward County, FL as a modern day scarlet-lettered S.O., or Sex Offender. As I observed in my three month long stay in the Broward County jail system, with its multiple crowded sex offender housing units, some of you
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could conceivably be in the same boat with me, though I certainly hope not. In terms of numbers, it appeared to me that sex offenders are today’s equivalent of the crack dealers of the ‘80s and ‘90s. The Sun Sentinel typically runs one to three articles per day regarding sex offenders. I know because I was one of those stories. Inmates in the Broward County jail have access to the newspaper, and believe me, we followed each story closely as many of those written about ended up in the bunks next to us. In my previous letter I wrote that I was awaiting sentencing before what turned out to be a very stern and serious judge. Well, I have been sentenced and thankfully only received five years of what could very well have been a twenty year incarceration. I actually believe that the prosecution was on my side as much as they could be. It seemed as though they concurred that the evidence in my case showed that I was less a potentially predatory pedophile and more a reckless drug addict that got in over his head in a seedy, sexual internet subculture. Less a danger to society and more just a danger to myself. I’ll address the “distribution” facet of
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my crime in another column, but what it all boils down to is that I broke the law, and in doing so learned a very painful lesson about how it is possible to re-victimize innocent children whom I have never even met. As George R.R. Martin wrote, “Sins may be forgiven, but crimes must be punished.” And the powers that be in Congress have decided that five years in prison is the appropriate minimum sentence for what I did. Still, five years. The longer I contemplate those two words, the more the walls in my cell seem to press in around me. If I think about it for too long it simply becomes overwhelming, and the anxiety makes it feel like my gut has been replaced with a swarm of bees. Killer bees. I can only close my eyes, take a deep breath, and shut that door in my mind. I tell myself that today, this very moment, is all that really matters. The rest of it will take care of itself, right? Before I sign off I’d like to praise SFGN for having the guts to publish a column written by a convicted felon. I am exceedingly grateful for being given the chance to tell my story. I would never have guessed in a million years that an opportunity like this could come from such a nightmare. Thank you. Until next time... Stay safe everybody. #50095-004
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Coming to America G-MEN from Washington (they’re everywhere!) Name withheld in fear of reprislas
OMG, it’s fall again and time to start putting things aside that I want to bring to Florida for the winter. Things I just couldn’t live without. Now, I have to admit, I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed, because everything I need, including and especially my loving husband, is already in Florida. But as you well know, you can never have too much ‘stuff!’ One new thing that I have to prepare and drag along with me as I enter the U.S. is a big three-ring binder filled with the past 12 months of my travel and financial life details. This includes a year’s worth of credit card and bank statements, a copy of my already filed IRS form 8840, my return airline ticket, confirmation from my phone, cable and internet supplier that my service is on suspension until late March, an e-mail from my dear American resident husband inviting me down, specifying my arrival and departure dates (thank gawd it doesn’t have to iterate my specific activities whilst there!), a copy of confirmed medical appointments upon my return to Canada in the Spring, a copy of my most recent year’s income tax return, and last but not least, a schedule of every day in the past 3 years that I entered the U.S. and exited the U.S., with ‘proof’ as to where/when and how. Bottom line is that the border guards and IRS agents need to feel sure that I will be leaving when I say I’m leaving, and within the 181 days permitted. Apparently, the IRS is on a tax grab mission, wanting to slap Canadian snowbirds with U.S. income tax, even though we’re already paying income tax in Canada. Furthermore, they’ve gotten the Immigration folks to do their triage, or should I say dirty work…. If this goes anywhere they will charge the long-stay visitors income tax then the visitors have to claim it back. The lawyers and accountants are all aquiver anticipating all this new business. I’m told by the Canadian Snowbirds Association, the Immigration enforcers are terrified that some Canadian retirees might want to jump ship and stay in the U.S. longer than their permitted 181 days. Apparently there’s a huge chance that we’ll stay on past our due date to enjoy the rains of summer and hurricanes of fall, that we’ll trade our government health insurance for whatever we can get as illegal alien itinerants hanging around a hospital emergency room and that we’re ready to abandon our homes, possessions, lives and families in Canada. Yup; there’s a real danger there, far worse than that
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posed by ”illegals” from have-not countries. Has that old senator who hunted homos and commies come back for an encore? Apparently the millions of dollars that Canadian snow birds spend in the sunshine states, buying or renting vacation homes, maintaining those homes, paying real estate tax, buying insurance, food, cars, and fabulous clothes are not wanted by U.S. Customs and Immigration folks. They don’t really see the need for all this added work, and they’re certainly disaffected by the resultant investment and job creation. On the other hand, the IRS wants to hit us with income tax. As usual, the boys in Washington are talking out of both sides of their mouths, having over-worked border guards do their jobs and you’re paying for it. The Immigration Department feels we should keep our damn money in our pockets and go spend it in Cuba or Mexico. They feel Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California have no use for the extra income. I love America and always have; I love being there; I love my American friends and most especially my American husband! But, folks, am I to be welcomed with open arms as a snowbird with a platinum card or am I to be intimidated like I was last year as criminal by some hostile, aggressive border guard with a gun and a gut full of steroids who thinks I’m about to toss my Canadian life, assets, and property down the drain? Should we snowbirds fly off elsewhere? It could be easily done if we could unload our Florida homes. I’d miss Florida, its kind and super friendly people, its fabulous shops and amazing restaurants. I’d greatly miss my true and loving friends in Fort Lauderdale, but, if the Feds keep telling me I’m not wanted…well, waddya want? It would just kill me to go elsewhere, and it would never be the same. But, last year I was verbally attacked by a Homeland Security Pit Bull/Border Guard, searched and treated like a criminal. I’m about as WASPY looking as you can get, so it wasn’t Racial Profiling or an attempt to have a little fun with a gay, it was ‘Retiree Profiling.’ My luggage was ransacked, my clothes strewn about, my 6 months of prescription medication tossed and I was accused of lying and attempting to enter the country with the intention of exceeding the 181 day visa that is given to Canadians almost automatically. I was told afterward the reason for all this soflagaynews //
hostility was that I didn’t have enough clothes in my luggage to justify a 5-month stay. I have never been accused of not having enough baggage. Never! The Pit Bull/border guard found it even more damning when I explained I left most of my clothes in Florida year round, snarled a lot and drooled on my fabulous shoes, but after an hour of begging and grovelling, I was finally granted access to These Here United States of America. This venture has resulted in me dreading the day I fly down and I’ll only be able to relax once through Security, Customs and Immigration. Then I’ll head to a departure lounge bar and down 4 martinis and look forward to a winter in paradise. Now, there may be justification in having snowbirds pay some kind of taxation or user fees, to contribute to public works, etc. I mean, we do clog up your streets and cruise mercilessly on your public beaches. Perhaps Photo courtesy of Robert S. Donovan we should help pay for some of the upkeep. I wouldn’t have a problem in paying my fair share, especially mind. What ever happened to the Tourist if I could deduct that tax from my Canadian Visa Program? I think that revived fag and income tax. But, let’s let our governments commie hunting senator killed it. Imagine the negotiate this out in a rational manner and coffers of the southern states if Europeans, keep the border guards enforcing rules made South Americans, Australians and Canadians in Washington and agreed to by everyone. were permitted to enter the country with Canada and the U.S. cooperate on thousands a year long renewable visa. They’d have of trade agreements, including NAFTA; we to prove they are financially independent, are each other’s biggest trade partner. We they could buy up everything needed for a just need to stop treating elderly, innocent happy retirement home and life, pay nonhomesteaded real estate taxes, buy upsnowbirds like criminals. We inter-marry and ‘inter-friend’ each market health insurance, etc. Their only limit other and the flow of goods and money back would be that they could not work or receive and forth across the border is dizzying. The employment income in the USA. A plan like town of Stanstead, Quebec has the south this would really solve a lot of problems for side of its main street in the USA and the a lot of southern communities by supplying north side in Canada. There’s no separation a huge influx of cash. On top of the normal at all, and there are similar towns like that all spending, can you imagine the number of across the continent. Sometimes I think we doctors, lawyers and accountants who’d should merge and become one big country. enjoy a major increase in billings? Maybe that Ops, I had better shut up, that could be seen makes too much sense, and there’s a huge risk of letting too many homos and commies in! as treasonous and I’ll be off to the gallows! Another thought comes to my addled And you know what they’re like!
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LGBT History Month
10 Gay Pioneers & Activists You Need to Know From LGBTHistoryMonth.com
Until just a few years ago LGBT history wasn’t taught in schools. Nowadays a few school districts around the country including Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade have recognized LGBT History Month, opening the door to LGBT history being added to their curriculums. In 2011 California passed a law requiring schools to teach gay history. But it’ll be years before gay history is fully taught to students, and even then, only the most important events and people will most likely be covered. That’s why it’s important for publications, like SFGN, to celebrate LGBT History Month. As James Baldwin, an openly gay poet and social critic, once said: “Know from whence you came. If you know whence you came, there are absolutely no limitations to where you can go.” Below are 10 important figures in the gay community’s struggle for equality. The information was complied from LGBTHistoryMonth.com.
remove homosexuality from its list of mental disorders, and helped persuade libraries to include gay content. Barbara Gittings began her career in activism in 1958 when she founded the New York chapter of the Daughters of Bilitis, the first lesbian organization. She edited DOB’s national magazine The Ladder from 1963 to 1966. In 1965, Gittings marched in the first gay picket lines at the White House and other Federal sites in Washington, DC to protest discrimination by the government. She joined other activists in the first annual demonstrations for gay and lesbian civil rights held each July 4 from 1965 to 1969 at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. In the 1970’s, Gittings campaigned with Frank Kameny and others to have homosexuality removed from the American Psychiatric Association’s list of mental disorders.
ran for public office in the United States. Vincenz filmed two important gay rights demonstrations: the 1968 Annual Reminder in Philadelphia and the first anniversary of Stonewall, known as the first New York Pride Parade. From 1971 to 1979, Vincenz hosted a monthly Gay Women’s Open House in Washington to provide a safe setting for socializing and discussing common concerns.
Virginia Uribe Educator
b. December 20, 1933
Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon Del Martin
b. May 5, 1921 d. August 27, 2008
Phyllis Lyon
b. November 10, 1924
Lilli Vincenz
b. September 26, 1937
Barbara Gittings Gay Pioneer
b. July 31, 1932 d. February 18, 2007 “As a teenager, I had to struggle alone to learn about myself and what it meant to be gay. Now for [48] years I’ve had the satisfaction of working with other gay people all across the country to get the bigots off our backs, to oil the closet door hinges, to change prejudiced hearts and minds, and to show that gay love is good for us and for the rest of the world too. It’s hard work---but it’s vital, and it’s gratifying, and it’s often fun!” Barbara Gittings is a Gay Pioneer who participated in the first organized annual gay civil rights demonstrations, helped convince the American Psychiatric Association to
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Association inducted Martin and Lyon into the LGBT Journalists Hall of Fame for their pioneering work on The Ladder.
“We were laying the groundwork for what we hoped would be later activism that would give homosexuals equal rights.” Lilli Vincenz is a pioneering gay rights activist. In 1965, she was the only lesbian to participate in the first White House picket. From 1965 to 1969, Vincenz demonstrated each Fourth of July in front of Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. These protests, called Annual Reminders, launched the gay and lesbian civil rights movement. In 1963, Vincenz joined the Mattachine Society of Washington (MSW). She was in the MSW delegation that held the first meeting with the Civil Service Commission to discuss discriminatory policies toward gays and lesbians. In 1971, Vincenz helped launch the Frank Kameny for Congress campaign. This marked the first time an openly gay person
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“Two extraordinary people ... that have spent the greater part of a half century ... fighting for their right to live the way so many of us, frankly, take for granted.” – San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon founded the first lesbian organization in the United States and have fought for more than 50 years for the rights of lesbians and gays. On June 16, 2008, Martin and Lyon became the first gay couple to be legally married in California. In 1955, finding it hard to develop a social network in San Francisco, Martin, Lyon and a small group of women founded the first lesbian organization, called the Daughters of Bilitis. The name was inspired by Pierre Louys’s “Songs of Bilitis,” a collection of poems celebrating lesbian sexuality. Martin and Lyon have published two books together, “Lesbian/Woman” (1972) and “Lesbian Love and Liberation” (1973). On their 50th anniversary, the documentary “No Secret Anymore: The Times of Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon” premiered. In 2005, the National Gay and Lesbian Journalists
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“As long as I have a breath in me, I will continue to fight for the rights of gay and lesbian students.” Virginia Uribe became involved in LGBT youth outreach during her position as a counselor and science teacher at Fairfax High School in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). She was moved to action after hearing the plight of a student who had been kicked out of his house and had dropped out of four different high schools because of sexual harassment. In 1984, she founded Project 10, a drop-out prevention program for LGBT youth. Project 10 focuses on building schoolbased support for teens by training school personnel in conflict resolution and suicide prevention, helping students participate in the development of school protection policies and providing access to information about human sexuality. In 1998, after retiring from teaching, Uribe became Executive Director of Friends of Project 10, Inc., the nonprofit arm of Project 10. Friends of Project 10, Inc. led initiatives not covered not covered by the district, including a gay and lesbian prom and a lobbying day around educational issues. Project 10 met resistance. Conservative groups, led by the Traditional Values Coalition, attacked the group and used their influence to threaten to cut funding for the LAUSD. Uribe prevailed in a court hearing and Project 10 continued to provide assistance to LGBT teenagers.
Kiyoshi Kuromiya Author/AIDS Activist
b. May 9, 1943 d. May 10, 2000 “I really believe that activism is therapeutic.” Kuromiya was born in a Japanese internment camp in rural Wyoming during World War II. He participated with Frank Kameny, Barbara Gittings and other Gay Pioneers in the first organized gay and lesbian civil rights demonstrations. These “Annual Reminders,” held at Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell each Fourth of July from 1965 to 1969, laid the groundwork for the Stonewall Riots and the GLBT civil rights movement. In 1970, Kuromiya served as an openly gay delegate to the Black Panthers convention, where the organization endorsed the GLBT liberation struggle. Diagnosed with AIDS in 1989, Kuromiya became a self-taught expert on the disease, operating under the mantra “information is power.” He founded the Critical Path Project, which provided resources to people living with HIV and AIDS, including a newsletter, a library and a 24-hour phone line. Around the same time, Kuromiya helped found ACT UP Philadelphia, a pioneering organization that helped bring AIDS to the national consciousness. He worked with many AIDS organizations, including We the People Living with AIDS/HIV.
Frank Kameny Gay Pioneer
b. May 21, 1925 d. October 11, 2011 “The momentum is there, and that’s not going to be stopped. It’s moved from hopes of a grass-roots movement, to the actuality of a grass-roots movement. And it’s taken 40 years to do it.” In 1957, the Army Map Service in Washington, D.C. dismissed astronomer Frank Kameny. Though a WWII veteran with an M.A. and Ph.D. in astronomy from Harvard University, Kameny was discharged because he was gay. Rather than accept a common practice of the times, Kameny fought for his rights. He successfully challenged anti-gay policies of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), the US Department of Defense and the US
Civil Service Commission. Kameny sued the Army Map Service and lost his case. On appeal he lost again, and after the Supreme Court denied his petition to direct the case to be reconsidered, Kameny realized his objectives would require a broader movement. In 1961, Kameny co-founded the Mattachine Society of Washington, D.C with Gay Pioneer Jack Nichols. Kameny was the first to bring open activism to the gay rights movement. On April 17, 1965, Kameny led the first public picket for gay rights at the White House. With support from the Daughters of Bilitis, the Mattachine Society extended its protest to the Pentagon and the Civil Service Commission. He led the fight for gay rights into the 1970s and ran for Congress in 1971 on an equal rights platform.
Magnus Hirschfeld Social Scientist b. May 14, 1868 d. May 14, 1935
“Soon the day will come when science will win victory over error, justice a victory over injustice, and human love a victory over human hatred and ignorance.” Pioneering sexologist Magnus Hirschfeld devoted his life to the scientific validation and political liberation of homosexuals. He helped lay the groundwork for the modern GLBT civil rights movement. In 1896, Hirschfeld, under a pseudonym, distributed a pamphlet titled “Sappho and Socrates.” This became the basis for his later research, which includes the 23-volume Yearbook for the Sexual Intermediates, the first periodical dedicated to homosexual studies. In 1919, Hirschfeld founded the Institute for Sexual Research, which housed a vast library on sexuality and the Museum of Sex, provided educational services and resources, and offered medical consultations. The same year, he produced the film “Different From the Others,” likely the first gay film. In 1921, Hirschfeld organized the First Congress for Sexual Reform, during which the World League for Sexual Reform (WLSR) was formed. Touring internationally, he promoted the WLSR and its goals. At its peak, the WLSR boasted 130,000 members worldwide.
Harry Hay Activist
b. April 7, 1912 d. October 24, 2002 “In order to earn for ourselves any place in the sun, we must work collectively... for the firstclass citizenship of minorities everywhere.” In 1950, Harry Hay founded the Mattachine Society, an underground network for homosexuals. It was one of the first American gay organizations. Due to pervasive homophobia, Hay and his Mattachine Society colleagues took an oath of anonymity not to reveal member names. In 1953, the Mattachine Society rejected Hay for his Communist beliefs. The Communist Party later expelled him as a “security risk.” In 1966, Hay and his partner helped to establish the North American Conference of Homophile Organizations. After the Stonewall riots, the couple helped to organize a Gay Liberation Front chapter in Los Angeles. Hay was elected its first chairman. In the 1970’s, Hay and his partner founded the Radical Faeries, a spiritual movement based on the concept of “gay consciousness.” Hay believed that “variant thinking” was the gay community’s unique contribution to society. “The assimilation movement is running us into the ground,” Hay said. “Most gay people want to be like everyone else.” Hay researched and wrote extensively about gay references in history, which are included in his collection of essays “Radically Gay: Gay Liberation in the Words of its Founder” (1996).
Larry Kramer b. June 25, 1935
“We’re all going to go crazy, living this epidemic every minute, while the rest of the world goes on out there, all around us, as if nothing is happening, going on with their own lives and not knowing what it’s like, what we’re going through. We’re living through war, but where they’re living it’s peacetime, and we’re all in the same country. Larry Kramer is an award-winning playwright, commentator and pioneering AIDS activist. “Faggots,” Kramer’s 1978 novel,
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continues to be one of the best selling of all gay-themed novels. “The Normal Heart,” his 1985 play about the early years of the AIDS epidemic, holds the record as the longest-running play at Joseph Papp’s Public Theater in New York. His non-fiction book “Reports from the Holocaust: The Making of an AIDS Activist,” published in 1989, is an important record of AIDS activism. Kramer was a founder of the AIDS advocacy organization Gay Men’s Health Crisis. In 1987, he helped found ACT-UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power). Susan Sontag said of him, “Larry Kramer is one of America’s most valuable troublemakers. I hope he never lowers his voice.”
Allen Ginsberg Poet and activist b. June 3, 1926 d. April 5, 1997
“The only thing that can save the world is the reclaiming of the awareness of the world. That’s what poetry does.” Allen Ginsberg was a revolutionary poet and committed activist. He was a leader of the Beat movement, which celebrated nonconformity and paved the way for many previously ignored poets. Ginsberg’s works captured his antiestablishment spirit and fostered social change. Ginsberg attended Columbia University, where he received a B.A. in 1948. The next year, he met Carl Solomon, whom he credited with “deepening his understanding of poetry and its power as a weapon of political dissent.” His most celebrated poem, “Howl!” (1956), was dedicated to Solomon. Ginsberg was tried and acquitted of obscenity charges partially related to the poem’s homoerotic content. A judge found that the poem had “redeeming social importance,” making “Howl!” a reference case for free-speech advocates. Ginsberg is credited with coining the term “flower power,” which encouraged protesters to engage in nonviolent rebellion. Once kicked out of Cuba for saying Che Guevara was “cute,” Ginsberg was dubbed a social bandit. His frank writing about homosexuality made an important contribution to gay rights.
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LGBT History Month: 31 Days, 31 Icons From LGBTHistoryMonth.com
Anderson Cooper
Tracy Chapman
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“I’d like to live as if only love mattered.”
“You can focus on things that are barriers or you can focus on scaling the wall.”
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Singer/Songwriter
“I’m gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud.” Anderson Cooper is an award-winning news anchor, author and talk show host. The New York Times referred to him as “the most prominent openly gay journalist in American television.” After college, the self-described “news junkie” landed his first journalism job at Channel One, a news agency that produces broadcasts for high school students. In 1995, Cooper became a correspondent for ABC News, where he was later named co-anchor of “World News Now.” In 2000, he took a break from journalism to host an ABC reality show, “The Mole.” Cooper was hired by CNN in 2001 as co-anchor of “American Morning.” A year later, he became a weekend prime-time anchor. In 2003, CNN premiered “Anderson Cooper 360˚,” a prime-time newscast with indepth stories from multiple viewpoints. Cooper is known for his on-the-scene live coverage of major world events, including the tsunami in Southeast Asia, the Cedar Revolution in Beirut, and Hurricane Katrina, among many others. Broadcasting & Cable magazine wrote, “In its aftermath, Hurricane Katrina served to usher in a new breed of emo-journalism, skyrocketing Cooper to superstardom because of his impassioned coverage of the storm.” His memoir “Dispatches from the Edge” (2006) topped the New York Times best-seller list. Since 2007, Cooper has been a correspondent for CBS’s “60 Minutes.” In 2011, he launched a syndicated daytime talk show, “Anderson Live.” In 2012, Cooper came out publicly in a letter to journalist Andrew Sullivan with the following statement: “It’s become clear to me that by remaining silent on certain aspects of my personal life for so long, I have given some the mistaken impression that I am trying to hide something. The tide of history only advances when people make themselves fully visible.” Anderson Cooper has been recognized with five Emmy Awards for broadcast journalism. In 2013, he received the Vito Russo GLAAD Media Award for promoting LGBT equality.
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Djuna Barnes is a prominent modernist writer known for her experimental style and edgy themes. Born in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, to a polygamist family, she was inspired to write by her grandmother, a feminist writer and journalist. As a child, Barnes was sexually abused by family members. In 1909, she was forced to marry her father’s brother-in-law. Two months later, she left him. In 1912, Barnes moved to Greenwich Village and began writing for magazines and newspapers. She had affairs with men and women. She wrote novels, including “The Book of Repulsive Woman: 8 Rhythms and 5 Drawings” and “Paprika Johnson.” She moved to Paris, where she lived with Thelma Wood, her lover and fellow artist. Barnes became involved in the Parisian lesbian community, which is depicted in her privately printed novel, “Ladies Almanack.” In 1931, after her relationship with Wood ended, Barnes relocated to England. She stayed in a country manor with other writers and literary critics. She wrote “Nightwood,” her best-known novel, which received attention for its stylistic excellence. So impressed by the book, T.S. Elliot wrote the introduction and became involved in its publication. “Nightwood” depicts desire between women and challenges the gender binary. In 1939, Barnes returned to New York, where she lived in relative solitude for the remainder of her life. She continued writing plays and poetry that challenged heteronormativity and the lifestyles of the upper class. She often drew from her own life experiences, exploring themes of abuse and sexuality in a number of her works. Barnes’s writing had a significant impact on modernist literature. Writers such as Truman Capote and Bertha Harris have cited Barnes as an inspiration for their works. She is recognized as a pioneer of lesbian literature.
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Tim Cook
Entrepreneur
Tim Cook is an entrepreneur and the CEO of Apple, one of the world’s most valuable companies. In 2011, Steve Jobs handpicked Cook as his successor. Cook was born in Robertsdale, Alabama. He graduated high school second in his class and matriculated to Auburn University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering. He received a master’s degree in business administration from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, graduating in the top 10 percent of his class. Before joining Apple, Cook managed manufacturing and distribution as director of North American fulfillment for IBM. He also served as chief operating officer at Intelligent Electronics and as as vice president of corporate materials at the Compaq Computer Corporation. In 1997, Apple reported a loss of a billion dollars and was expected to declare bankruptcy. In 1998, Steve Jobs convinced Cook to accept the position of chief operating officer, despite Cook’s reservations. Within a year, Apple reported a profit. In 2011, Cook became Apple’s CEO and a member of the board of directors. He is one of the highest-paid CEOs. He ranked No. 1 on Out magazine’s “Power 50” list of the most influential LGBT people in the United States. Forbes magazine named him one of the “World’s Most Powerful People.” Cook has kept his personal life private.
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LGBT History Month
The World’s First LGBT Parent: Why Our History Matters Dana Rudolph As this year’s LGBT History Month gets into full swing, I find myself wondering, “Who was the world’s first known LGBT parent?” To the best of my knowledge, she was the Greek poet Sappho, whose island home of Lesbos gave us the term “lesbian.” Sappho seems to have had a daughter named “Cleis”—meaning we can trace LGBT parents back to about 600 BCE. That’s worth repeating: 600 BCE! I know—it’s anachronistic to apply modern identity terms to historical figures. And the existence of her daughter is only attested through a few fragments, making it far from certain. Still, Sappho is such an important icon of LGBT history that I think we can at the very least view her as the symbolic first LGBT parent.
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Knowing our roots as LGBT parents is important for ourselves, our children, and the continuing fight for equality. The rightwing often tries to make LGBT parents seem like a new and untested phenomenon, but there are surprising glimpses of us throughout history. Oscar Wilde, for example, was a father of two boys, and apparently a loving one. His son Vyvyan, in his book Son of Oscar Wilde, wrote, “he was a hero to us both. . . . a real companion to us. . . . He would go down on all fours on the nursery floor, being in turn a lion, a wolf, a horse, caring nothing for his usually immaculate appearance.” Alas, after Oscar Wilde’s trial for “gross indecency” (having same-sex relations) the boys’ mother Constance took them to Switzerland and they did not see him again. In the modern era, out LGBT parents go back well over half a century, as Daniel Winunwe Rivers’ new book, Radical Relations: Lesbian Mothers, Gay Fathers, and their Children in the United States since the Second World War makes clear. And the term “gayby boom” is already over two decades old, dating to at least March 1990, when Newsweek reported, “a new generation of gay parents has produced the first-ever ‘gayby boom.’” That means that many of the children from that boom are themselves now adults—while many of the first generation of out parents are becoming grandparents. Think of it this way: Heather with the two mommies was in preschool in Lesléa Newman’s 1989 book about her. If she were real, she’d now be in her late 20s. Those who continue to insist that LGBT parents are no good for children have failed to realize that if that were true, there would be many more millions of maladjusted adults running around than there really are. Learning our history as LGBT parents is also important for ourselves personally. It can help us feel less alone, less like we’re treading on unbroken ground. Having confidence that others have been here before can translate into confidence in our parenting skills, which in turn can positively impact our children. Knowing the struggles—and triumphs—
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Author of this column, Dana Rudolph, is the founder and publisher of Mombian (mombian.com), an award-winning blog and resource directory for LGBT parents. Photo courtesy of nerdcoregirl
of LGBT parents in the past can also give us hope and strength in overcoming the challenges—legal, political, social, and emotional—that we still face. And seeing how the early organizations for LGBT parents helped shape the overall LGBT rights movement of today (a story told in Rivers’ book and in the 2006 documentary Mom’s Apple Pie: The Heart of the Lesbian Mothers’ Custody Movement) can inspire us to keep contributing to that broader effort, even as we balance the demands of work and family. Without a sense of history to root ourselves, we and our children will continue to feel as if we are always creating out of nothing, writing our own definitions, and being the first to face each challenge. Sure, no two families are exactly alike, and each must have room to create and define for itself—but it can be helpful to do so with the examples of those who have gone before, even as we add our own unique spin. Good resources in addition to those already mentioned include Carlos Ball’s book The Right to Be Parents, a fascinating overview of the legal history of LGBT parents across the spectrum since the 1960s, and Choosing Children, Academy Awardwinning director Debra Chasnoff’s 1984 film
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that documented six of the first generation of intentional lesbian families. It will be released on DVD later this year along with a new “making of” bonus feature. As worthwhile as are the above books and films, however, we need still more histories of LGBT parents and our children to ground us in our past and give us confidence for the future. We need works that look in-depth at various understudied segments of our community, such as transgender parents and parents of particular racial, ethnic, or religious backgrounds. We need historical biographies of the early out LGBT parents who fought for custody of their children or for adoption rights. We also need more memoirs, not only by recent parents (who give us the majority of LGBT parenting memoirs), but also by parents who raised their children in the pre-gayby boom days—and by their grown children themselves (such as Alysia Abbott’s recent Fairyland, about growing up with a gay dad in San Francisco at the time of Harvey Milk). Finally, we need to reclaim and remember those from further back in history, like Wilde, whose status as LGBT parents tends to be overlooked. Their experience may have been far different than ours, but we are part of the same continuum.
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1, 2, 3, 4…22 Years and Counting
Local C&W dance teacher is better than ever
Dennis Jozefowicz
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In my search for something different to do, a friend of mine had suggested taking beginner country western line dance lessons. His motive was to see an old friend who taught the lessens at Scandals Saloon on Wednesday nights. I already knew how to do the famed 2-step, waltz, and shadow, but I didn’t think I’d have the coordination to line dance. But I figured I’d give it a shot.
Little did I know that not only I was going to learn how to line dance, but I was about to meet someone of major significance to our community. Meet Rebecca Heyman, a short Jewish woman from Connecticut who made a major mark in the gay community here in South Florida by teaching everyone how to dance. Rebecca came to South Florida in 1985
to complete college at the University of Miami. She started teaching country western dancing at Uncle Charlie’s, a dance club in Miami that no longer exists, back in 1991. She was also part of the beginnings of Southern Country South Florida, an organization that promotes country western dancing that still exists today. “It was a great time back then,” Rebecca said. “It was one of the only things I knew of where gays and lesbians got together to have a good time.“ Dance teacher Rebecca Heyman and long-time dancer Andrew Osborne Today, men and women at Scandals Saloon during a break between dance lessons. both attend her classes weekly Photo courtesy of Dennis Jozefowicz without a second thought. Since then, she’s taught my joy of dance. I like to encourage people to scores of people how become cowboys and believe that they can do it.” cowgirls on the dance floor. It’s not hard to It’s this attitude that makes her such find someone who knows Rebecca. a success. In just two weeks, I learned “She’s really patient with people,” said how to do two different line dances. The fellow dancer Andrew Osborne. “She stresses best part about it is that I remember both to those who think it’s not for them, ‘You’ll dances (Picnic Polka and The Watermelon get it!, Maybe not now, maybe not next time, Crawl). And I want to come back every but keep at it, and you’ll get it.’ She sticks with chance I get. The classes are fun, the you, and it’s so exciting when you do get it!” people are awesome, and there’s no Another dancer, Greg Blue, tells his pressure. It’s now one of my mid-week own story. staples when people ask me “What is “After attending several classes and there to do on a Wednesday?” walking out discouraged because of my In the end, I had to ask her if there was not learning the step, Rebecca took me anything she would want to broadcast to aside and encouraged me to keep trying everyone out there. She stated, “Hmm… as and she told me ‘Don’t give up. You will a friend of my writes in one of her songs, get it.’ So after 3 weeks of trying, I finally ‘come out and dance!’” When you meet her, learned a simple line dance called ‘The you’ll see she loves doing what she does Freedom Dance.’ As Rebecca realized that that much. I had learned the dance, she ran over to me, jumped in my arms and said, ‘You got it, you got it.’ I was overwhelmed and incredibly thankful. Rebecca continues with encouraging me as I continue to learn. She is a sweetheart. ” 2-step and Line What Beginners Dance Lessons Rebecca has quite the philosophy when teaching. While I was taking lessons, I always felt like she actually was paying attention to When Wednesdays promptly at 7:00PM (Get there early.) me, even though there was a dance floor full of people. Scandals Saloon 3073 NE “I hope to teach in a way that is instructive, Where 6th Ave in Wilton Manors constructive and fun. I try to nurture the desire to learn, the desire to dance and the Cost Free desire to have fun,” she said. “I like to share
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The Hardest Thing
Author James Lear and the cover of his new book “The Hardest Thing.”
“The Hardest Thing” by James Lear c.2013, Cleis Press $15.95 / $19.95 Canada 264 pages Once upon a time, you thought you were in love. You could swear you heard violins when you met him. Your heart pounded and your palms got sweaty. Totally twitterpated, you couldn’t think about anything but him, all day, all the time. And then you fought, he left, you cried, and you wondered why love is a complicated mess. Or, as in the new book “The Hardest Thing” by James Lear, why does it have to be so deadly difficult? He was angry, but not altogether surprised. Dan Stagg, former major in the U.S. Marine Corps, former bouncer at an East Side club, former soldier in Iraq, was once more unemployed. He couldn’t control his temper again and it led to a bar fight, but nobody called Stagg a “faggot.” Gay, yes. Queer, maybe… but not that. Guys like Stagg, however – guys with nothing to lose, who know how to get things done – don’t stay unemployed for long. Two days after the fight, a movie-star-looking man showed up at Stagg’s door, and made him quite an appealing offer. A very wealthy individual who had “enemies” wanted Stagg to act as bodyguard to his secretary by taking the young man away, out of town and out of danger. There was a considerable amount of money involved for the service and absolute secrecy was of the utmost importance but when introduced to the kid, Stagg immediately
knew two things: Stirling McMahon was a spoiled brat. And there was never any dictation involved for this “secretary.” Still, a job was a job and Stagg intended to do what he’d been hired to do. He never intended, however, to sleep with McMahon but he couldn’t resist. McMahon, who finally admitted that his name was really Jody Miller, was a delicious little thing with an equally delicious behind. Stagg knew he was old enough to be Jody’s dad. He knew that professionalism was key in this whole job. He knew that there was danger, that somebody wanted Miller dead, that his life was on the line, and that he shouldn’t take risks. He knew that he was falling in love with Jody Miller… On its own, “The Hardest Thing” is a firstclass mystery-thriller. Major Dan Stagg is a hard-bitten character with a strong sense of duty and an even stronger sense of sarcasm that very much appealed to me. I could’ve read another 200 pages with Stagg in them. But then author James Lear gives his readers excitement of a different sort: in between the mystery plot, you’ll find lengthy passes of erotica that give Stagg another level of personality and that give readers a little steam to read. What’s nice is that the explicit sex in here isn’t gratuitous; it fits with the plot and with the character, which is a pleasant surprise in many ways. This might make a nice change-of-pace for erotica fans and mystery lovers alike, so if you want a book that packs heat, grab this one. “The Hardest Thing” shouldn’t be hard to find. soflagaynews //
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Dine Like a King or Queen During Dine Out Fort Lauderdale Andrea Richard
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Sure, Fort Lauderdale offers a vibrant and fine array of seemingly endless dining options. But the steep prices might compete with your champagne taste buds. While indulgence is costly, foodies can take advantage of Dine Out Fort Lauderdale, to save without compromise. This dining promotion going on through November 7, offers diners specials on selected three-course menus at a fixed rate of $35. The deal is actually worth $55 or so per diner, and is served up at forty participating restaurants including top area favorites such as Pompano s Café Maxx , Las Olas delightful Chima Brazilian Steakhouse, and, of course, electric Tee Jay Thai Sushi in Wilton Manors. The menu consists of an appetizer, entrée and dessert. Tip and cocktails are not included in the deal. Celebrity chef darling Paula DaSilva of Hell’s Kitchen fame is participating in Dine Out, with a fine pan roasted halibut dish served with pork friend rice and pickled vegetables at the beachside eatery 3030 Ocean.
For appetizer DaSilva has made a grilled brussel sprout Caesar, and for dessert her roasted-banana crème brulee is sure to delight those with discriminating tastes. In name of research, SFGN made a recent visit to Steak 954, one of the restaurants on the lineup. The swanky, boutique steakhouse inside the W hotel boasts a stunning atmosphere amid beachside views and a sleek fish tank filled with floating jellyfish. The ambiance is magical, and the service is friendly and on-point. For the appetizer, we chose the snapper tiradito, a delectable ceviche that had us cleaning our plates and asking for seconds. For the main course, we selected the eatery’s specialty petite filet mignon. The mouthwatering filet was nicely seasoned, tender and cooked to perfection. The meal was capped off with a slice of frozen chocolate and peanut butter layer cake. It was a happy ending to an excellent meal. For Dine Out Fort Lauderdale’s restaurant lineup and all the menu details, visit www.
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Rock on in Delray Beach as Entr’acte Theatrix presents The Who’s Tommy, Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff’s Tony Award-winning musical about a young boy who discovers a natural knack for pinball. Tommy was one of the very first rock operas to play on Broadway, and opened the door to a new era of musical theater. Entr’acte, a semiprofessional company featuring emerging theater artists, presents the musical at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. through Oct. 27. Tickets are $15 at DelrayCenterForTheArts.org.
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Take an immersive ride through the underworld of the dead, showcasing vampires, crazy clowns, demon scarecrows, devilish ghouls and other monster surprises when the Vampire Circus takes the stage Miami Beach’s Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Rd., through Sunday, Oct. 20. Mortal spectators will experience horrific feats of cirque acrobatics, tantalizing sounds, mesmerizing illusions and be catapulted into an emotional rollercoaster of fear and joy, laugher, wonder and raving cheers for a mad graveyard clown. Prepare to be thrilled, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 5 p.m. Tickets are $61.50-71.70 at VampireCircus.us.
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We all love crabs—well, not that kind!—and we’ll be on South Beach at Lummus Park to kick off the South Florida stone crab season at the Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival. Entertainment will kick off at 11 a.m. with live music from local bands on stage, culinary and cocktail demonstrations from feature chefs and mixologists in the demo tent, and most importantly, tastings from 10 of the best local seafood restaurants. General admission is $25 and VIP admission is $150 and includes complimentary tastings and open bar. For tickets, go to SoBeSeafoodFest.com.
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Rehearsals for Entr’Acte Theatrix’s upcoming production of The Who’s Tommy are well underway, but the cast recently took time out for a quick photo session. All three Tommy s were present, along with The Acid Queen, Captain and Mrs. Walker, Sally Simpson, Cousin Kevin, and Uncle Ernie. Photo Courtesy of EntreActe Theatrix
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The government shutdown may not be a laughing matter, but the Capitol Steps are sure to make light of the crazy political impasse in Washington, D.C. This show puts the “mock” in democracy. Capitol Steps was born in 1981 when a handful of Senate staffers wanted to stage a nativity play, but, in the whole Congress, they couldn’t find three wise men or a virgin. Join in the fun at the Wold Performing Arts Center on the campus of Lynn University in Boca Raton on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $45-65 at Events.Lynn.edu soflagaynews //
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It’s never too early to get your finances in order, especially given the recent advances in marriage equality. This is an important process and a personal one, especially since laws related to LGBT relationships and adoptions vary from state to state and may not be consistent with federal laws. Attorney Ricky Weiss, Esq., and financial planner Jeffrey Shover will lead a free workshop tonight at 6 p.m. to discuss these important issues at The Pride Center, 2040 N. Dixie Hwy. in Wilton Manors. The seminar will be followed by a reception at 7 p.m. To RSVP or for more information, go to Our-Fund.org.
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The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival is in full swing, featuring several films of interest to the LGBT community. Tonight at 7 p.m. at Cinema Paradiso, best-selling author, investigative journalist and host of the hit TV series, True Crimes, Aphrodite Jones, will introduce Boys Don’t Cry, the feature film adapted from her novel, All She Wanted, the true story of Teena Brandon, a woman who passed herself off as a man and had passionate affairs with young women—until she was murdered. Hillary Swank won an Oscar for her portrayal of Brandon. For more information, go to FLIFF.org.
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For playwright Dan Clancy, one of the most rewarding experiences of his career was when an Israeli teenager remarked, “We study the Holocaust because we must remember this, but I never knew homosexuals suffered like my people.” The teen had just seen a production of Clancy’s The Timekeepers in an Israeli settlement on the frontier near the Lebanese border. Now South Florida audiences will have an opportunity to weigh in on the thoughtprovoking play Holocaust that has been performed in 17 countries—including Germany and Austria—when Island City Stage opens its 2013-14 season with the regional premiere at Empire Stage, Oct. 26. Directed by Island City’s Associate Artistic Director Michael Leeds, Clancy’s play explores the unfolding relationship between an introverted Jewish prisoner who keeps himself alive in the concentration camp by repairing watches and an extroverted gay hustler willing to do whatever it takes to survive. Both men find they have knowledge that can help the other and a mutual love of opera brings them together as they prepare for a visit from the Red Cross that they can only hope will deliver them; however, their underlying anti–Semitic and anti-gay prejudices threaten the partnership until an operatic ending allows their humanity to triumph over evil. Following a production in Germany, Clancy learned the father of one of the actors was an SS officer during World War II. “He told me he’d never admitted it publicly, but after the war, all the hatred that was inside him was brought back into our house,” Clancy recalled. “It was obviously very painful for him. Whether the play is a good play or a bad play, it leads to discussion.” One shocking historical note Clancy discovered during his research was that many of the gay prisoners were either re-incarcerated after the war because homosexuality was still illegal or too ashamed to talk about their experiences in the concentration camps. “The thread through all my work deals with prejudice, being a gay man and a victim of prejudice myself,” explained Clancy, who now splits his time between Fire Island and South Florida with his longtime partner. Last winter, his play, Proposition 8, received a critically acclaimed reading at Lynn University.
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Dan Clancy’s play, The Timekeepers, opening Oct. 24 at Island City Stage, examines the prejudices of two prisoners in a German concentration camp during World War II. Photo courtesy of Old Mutual Theatre on the Square
Clancy got his start writing plays years ago while teaching drama at a New York City area middle school. Because so few age appropriate plays were available at the time, he would write his own and then cast his students. Not all of Clancy’s mature works are dark. The Timekeepers also features moments of humor and poignant joy. He applauds Island City Stage for opening its season with the challenging work. “It’s brave of them….It’s wonderful that (Artistic Director) Andy Rogow and the company have decided to take a chance with this,” said Clancy. “This is a key part of Island City Stage’s mission. We are interested in sharing our LGBT history with the larger community and this is such an important piece that people are simply not aware of,” said Rogow.
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New Photography Exhibit at Pride Center ArtsUnited debuts Snap Shots Andrea Dulanto
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Two of the most prominent LGBT organizations in South Florida—ArtsUnited and The Pride Center—have established a new exhibition space, Room 206 Gallery, on the second floor of The Pride Center in Wilton Manors. The gallery features the work of LGBT artists from South Florida. Admission is free and it is open to the public. “This collaboration is a win-win for the community,” said Chief Operating Officer of The Pride Center Kristofer Fegenbush in a comment to SFGN via email. “We love working with ArtsUnited. They’re a true community leader in incubating, promoting, organizing and showing local LGBTQ artists.” ArtsUnited is a local nonprofit that has supported artists within the LGBT community since 1999. The organization has given local LGBT artists the opportunity to share their work at annual events such as United & Proud, an annual art show during Pride month in June, as well as Art Explosion. This alliance between ArtsUnited and The Pride Center seems like a natural progression since they have often worked together to offer engaging exhibits to the community such as the recent Marriage Equality exhibit in September, “We Do, Too,” which displayed wedding photographs of same-sex couples. “Our relationship with The Pride Center started three years ago with the United & Proud show,” said ArtsUnited President Peter Meyerhoefer in an email to SFGN. “The show had been held at Gallery 6 at the downtown Broward Library. But due to budget cuts during the downturn, the library hours were cut, which affected the ability for us to produce the show we wanted. So we started looking for a new venue. We found it at the Pride Center.” According to a member of the ArtsUnited Board of Directors, Steven Shires, the initiative to establish an actual gallery at The Pride Center came later in 2012. At the time, Stonewall National Museum & Archives had cancelled an ArtsUnited photography exhibit by Jeff Larson, “Men in Living Rooms,” which showed men in their home environments—some semidressed in leatherwear, others not dressed at all (albeit the men who are naked are not completely exposed). In an email interview with SFGN, Shires, who is also a photographer, discussed how his perspective motivated him to create a
new exhibition plan for ArtsUnited. “I proposed to the Board of Directors… [that] we should consider approaching The Pride Center for gallery space after there had been an issue of censure with and by Stonewall,” Shires said. “I personally did not feel the censure was warranted, and I felt it defeated our purpose Chobe River, Botswana of showcasing talented Photo courtesy of Jane Kreinberg LGBT artists.” Shires and another was honored to have been asked a few years member of the Board of Directors, Guy ago to join the board. And the longer I serve, Le Houx, made the proposal to The Pride the more I hope to see, and have seen, our Center, and commenced the process efforts grow—and our artists benefit…This towards establishing the ArtsUnited Room is joy.” 206 Gallery. In August 2013, ArtsUnited opened their inaugural exhibit in Room 206 which stayed on display until September 14. According to Shires, the untitled show highlighted artists who had previously displayed their work with ArtsUnited, particularly those who participated in Art Explosion. Currently on display until October 26 is Snap Shots, a photography show that features twelve artists including Shires and the aforementioned Jeff Larson. Other artists are Jane Kreinberg, Michael Mills, Timothy Leistner, Ken Merrifield, Sharon Demarest, Stephen Kuttner, Ken Harrison, Dennis Dean, Toby Blades, and Kathy Kafka. The opening reception for Snap Shots is scheduled for Wednesday, October 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Although there are no November exhibits, Shires provided information about upcoming shows. He shared that each exhibit will last for two months, and December’s show, Brush Strokes, will feature paintings. ArtsUnited plans to have other themed exhibits with titles such as Mixed Media, Earth/Green Day, and Anything Goes. Snap Shots is also scheduled to return next year. Artists who are interested in exhibiting their work can contact ArtsUnited. When asked about what it means to have a resource such as ArtsUnited, Shires responded: “Joining this group has…afforded me an avenue to express myself. I am able to help other artists…to showcase their work…I soflagaynews //
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Chicago: A Razzle Dazzle Time Jason Parsley
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If there’s one thing that stands out in Broadway Across America’s production of Chicago at Broward Center for the Performing Arts it’s John O’Hurley playing the smooth talking charming lawyer Billy Flynn. He’s charming. He’s graceful. His voice soars and his comedic timing is spot on. The role was made for him. O’Hurley is best known for his role on Seinfeld in the 90s. But it was his stint on the first season of Dancing With the Stars that
made him known, and beloved, by the rest of America. Set in Prohibition-era Chicago, the musical is a satire on corruption in the administration of criminal justice and the concept of the “celebrity criminal.” The original Broadway production opened in 1975. But Chicago is still ever relevant, especially in Florida, where criminal trials routinely become three ring circuses – think George Zimmerman, Casey Anthony.
A scene from “CHICAGO” on Broadway at the Ambassador Theatre Insert: John O’Hurley Photo courtesy of Paul Kolnik
The musical was brought to the masses when the 2002 musical film version was released, starring Renée Zellweger, Richard Gere, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, and went on to win six academy awards including Best Picture. The story follows aspiring vaudevillian Roxie Hart (Anne Horak) and aging vaudevillian Velma Kelly (Terra C. MacLeod). Both are egocentric murderesses, who find themselves in jail together awaiting trial, and are more concerned with their own fame than their freedom. The show features such classic Broadway tunes as All That Jazz, Cell Block Tango, and
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Razzle Dazzle. This is a top-notch version of the show where even the ensemble stands out, especially during their Cell Block Tango, where the actresses made each of their small parts their own. The show also stars Carol Woods playing the loveable Matron ‘Mama’ Morton, the corrupt matron of the Cook County Jail. This is a show that will have you laughing out loud and singing along. The show runs through October 20. Tickets range from $34.50 to $119.50. Visit
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Broward County * Improvised Shakespeare Company
Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Broward Center Amaturo Theater, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. An evening of comedy and improvisation to retell the Bard’s tales. Tickets $25 to $35. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.
Chicago
Through Oct. 20 at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. The Broadway classic takes the audience back to the Roaring ‘20s in a story of murder, corruption and jazz in the Windy City. Tickets $34.50 to $119.50. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.
* The Timekeepers
Oct. 24 to Nov. 24 at the Island City Stage, 1140 N. Flagler Drive in Fort Lauderdale. A Jewish clockmaker and a gay man become unlikely friends when they are thrown into the same concentration camp during the Holocaust. Tickets $30. Call 954519-2533 or visit IslandCityStage.org.
* Eva Ayllon
Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. at the Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place in Miramar. Considered the Tina Turner of Peru, Ayllon is a six-time Latin Grammy Award nominee. Tickets $30 to $50. Call 954-602-4500 or visit MiramarCulturalCenter.org.
* Program 1: First Ventures
Oct. 25 to 27 at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. In the season opener for Miami City Ballet, the company presents “Polyphonia,” “Serenade,” and “Ballo della Regina.” Tickets $20 to $155. Call 954-462-0222 or visit BrowardCenter.org.
Palm Beach County * The Lumineers
Oct. 20 at 6:45 p.m. at the Sunset Cove Amphitheater, 12551 Glades Road in Boca Raton. The band behind the smash hit “Ho Hey” are joined by opening acts, Dr. Dog and Nathaniel Rateliff. Tickets $35 to $40. Get tickets at http://tinyurl.com/ kdbm6g8.
The Sounds of Simon
Through Oct. 20 at the Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center, 201 Plaza Real in Boca Raton. The immensely popular musical of Paul Simon’s music, twice held over this summer, returns again for a limited engagement. Tickets $35. Call 561-600-0495 or visit SoundsofSimon.com.
Last of the Red Hot Lovers
Through Oct. 20 at the Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW Ninth St. in Delray Beach. Barney Cashman’s friends convince him that having an affair will add some spice to his life -- but he soon discovers it’s not as easy to romance the ladies as he thought. Tickets $30. Call 561-272-1281, ext. 4 or visit DelrayBeachPlayhouse.com.
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* A Night of Jazz
Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. at Palm Beach State College Gardens Campus, 3160 PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens. Big Band group Troubadours are joined by students for a performance. Tickets $10. Call 561-207-5900.
* Lisa Landry
Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. at the Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave. in Lake Worth. The Louisiana comedienne jokes about her conversion from Catholicism to Judaism, because “it’s the same guilt trip but with 20 percent off at Macy’s.” Tickets $26 to $30. Call 561586-6410 or visit LakeWorthPlayhouse.org.
* Jeff Harnar
Oct. 25 from 8 to 11 p.m. at Arts Garage, 180 NE First St. in Delray Beach. New York cabaret singer and recording artist Harnar has performed at some of the country’s best venues and will be entertaining South Florida. Tickets $25 to $50. Call 561-450-6357 or visit ArtsGarage.org.
All Shook Up
Through Oct. 27 at the Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave. in Lake Worth. A mix of Elvis Presley’s rocking’ introduction to the world in the lines of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Tickets $26 to $35. Call 561-586-6410 or visit LakeWorthPlayhouse.org.
* Of Mice and Men
Through Nov. 10 at Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St. in West Palm Beach. John Steinbeck’s novel of the struggle of two migrant workers come to the stage in the theater’s season opener. Tickets $52 to $75. Call 561-514-4042, ext. 2 or visit PalmBeachDramaworks.org.
Miami-Dade County Pentimento and Firebird
Oct. 19 to 20 at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St. in Aventura. The Arts Ballet Theatre of FLorida kicks off its season with its tribute to the pentimento art form as well as the notorious “Firebird” by Stravinsky. Tickets: $25. Call 305-466-8002 or visit AventuraCenter.org.
Sons of the Prophet
Through Oct. 20 at the GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Avenue in Coral Gables. A surprisingly humorous look at human suffering and wounds that just won’t go away. Tickets $15 to $42.50. Call 305-445-1119 or visit GableStage.org.
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Lisa Landry’s new album “Use THIS Against Me” now available on iTunes, Amazon, Pandora and Spotify. Playing on Sirius XM and local comedy stations.
* Choreographers’ Ball
Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at the AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. A dance and electronic music show for guests 21 and older only; please wear all white. Tickets $175 to $279. Call 786-777-1000 or visit AAArena.com.
Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St. in Aventura. Choreographers and dancers from schools and academies across the community will be performing their latest acts. Tickets $20 to $50. Call 305-4668002 or visit AventuraCenter.org.
Metamorphoses
* Repertory Dance Ensemble
Through Oct. 27 at the Adrienne Arsht Center, 1200 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. The Greek myths of Ovid are told through performance in an underwater stage. Tickets $45. Call 786-468-2000 or visit ArshtCenter.org.
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Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St. in Aventura. Dancers from the New World School of the Arts presents classic and contemporary dance styles. Tickets $10. Call 305-466-8002 or visit AventuraCenter.org.
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Ruthless! The Musical
Through Nov. 3 at the Actors Playhouse at the MIracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. A satirical musical about a girl’s yearning for stardom in today’s celebrity-obsessed world. Tickets $40. Call 305-444-9293 or visit ActorsPlayhouse.org.
The Big Show
Fridays and Saturdays at 9 p.m. at Just the Funny Theater, 3119 Coral Way in Miami. A collection of comedy mixing the likes of improvisation and sketches. Tickets $12. Call 305-693-8669 or visit JustTheFunny.com.
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Broward County * National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
Oct. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Pride Center, 2040 N. Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors. HIV awareness together with an art exhibition, music, food, raffles and more. Contact LatinosEnAccionBroward@yahoo.com.
* Gilda’s Club South Florida Casino Night
Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at Ferrari-Maserati of Fort Lauderdale, 5760 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. A night out at the casino to benefit Gilda’s Club, the local chapter of the foundation that supports cancer patients and their family and friends. Tickets $125. RSVP to Kim at 954-763-6776 or email Kim@ GildasClubSouthFlorida.org.
Survivor Support
First and third Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Broward Health Imperial Point Hospital cafeteria, 6401 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. Find support from counselors and peers who have lost loved ones to suicide. Call the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention at 954-384-0344 or visit FISPOnline.org.
Palm Beach County Lantern Festival
Oct. 19 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Morikami Museum, 4000 Morikami Park Road in Delray Beach. Float lanterns, play in the ennichi street fair, and eat and drink Japanese traditional food. Tickets $10 to $15. Call 561-495-0233.
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*Equality Night
* Halloween Drag Bingo
Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Pride Center, 2040 N. Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors. Seminars on various health topics, flu shots, HIV testing, testing for hearing, sight, cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, and more. Free. Call 954-463-9005. Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at the BankAtlantic Center, One Panther Parkway in Sunrise. Cheer on the Florida Panthers as they take on the Minnesota Wild, with a portion of proceeds going to The Pride Center. Get the gold or VIP package for extra perks, like pictures on the ice and unlimited food and beverage (must check in early). Promo code “EQUALITY.” Contact Brandon Loker at 954-835-7290 or email LokerB@ floridapanthers.com.
* Happy Hiney Health
Oct. 23 from 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. at the Pride Center, 2040 N. Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors. Dinner followed by a presentation by Dr. Elit Schochet on colon and rectal health. RSVP to Michael Childers at 954-463-9011, ext. 305 or email mchilders@ pridecenterflorida.org.
PFLAG
Tuesdays in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs and Southwest Ranches. A support group for parents of LGBT youth 13 to 21. Free. Visit SunServeYouth.com for dates and locations.
GayWrites
First and third Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Stonewall Library, 1300 E. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. Join other LGBT writers to work on your latest story, memoir or novel. Free. Email garri1@earthlink.net
SunServe Youth Group
Tuesdays and Thursdays in Fort Lauderdale, Southwest Ranches, Coral Springs and Hollywood. A support group and night of fun for LGBT youth 13 to 21. Free. Visit SunServeYouth.com for dates and times .
Gender Bender Youth Group
Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at SunServe Campus, 1480 SW Ninth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. A group for LGBT youth 13 to 21 to discuss gender, gender expression, binary systems, friendship, family and whatever else comes up! Free. Visit SunServeYouth.com
Through Oct. 25 at ActivistArtistA Gallery, 422 W. Industrial Ave.in Boynton Beach. The work of Nathalie Alfonos, Sofia Bastidas, Andres Ramirez and Edison Penafiel after their return from Ecuador. Opening reception Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. Call 786-521-1199. Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. at Compass GLCC of the Palm Beaches, 201 N. Dixie Highway in Lake Worth. Come in drag or in costume for entertainment, prizes, contests and Bingo. Tickets $20 benefit Pride and Compass. Call 561-2474554 or visit VoicesofPride.org.
Miami-Dade County Monster Masquerade
Oct. 19 from 8 p.m. to midnight at Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St. in Miami. A ghoulish party of costumes, haunted houses, music, food and drink to benefit Zoo Miami. Tickets $60 to $75. Call 305-255-5551 or visit ZooMiami.org.
* Soiree
Oct. 19 from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Gale South Beach & Regent Hotel, 1690 Collins Ave. in Miami Beach. A fundraiser for Miami Beach Gay Pride featuring local leaders, celebrities, newscasters and performers. Tickets $100. Visit BrownPaperTickets.com/event/466241.
* DOMA Town Hall and LGBT Elected Officials Meet & Greet
Oct. 21 from 4 to 8 p.m. at The Grove Isle Hotel and Spa, Four Grove Isle Drive in Coconut Grove. Lawyers, financial representatives, and local leaders will come together to discuss how the changes in DOMA will affect adoption, marriage and divorce, immigration, and finances. Enjoy hors d’oeurves, cash bar, cigar rolling, music and raffles. RSVP to 305-673-4440 or email info@gaybizmiami.com
* Networking Luncheon with the Port of Miami Oct. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Miami, 400 SE Second Ave. in Miami. Business expo 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Network with members of the Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce as well as hear from speakers from the Port of Miami. Tickets $50 to $65. Call 305673-4440 or email info@gaybizmiami.com
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Broward County Alibi
2266 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Best and longest happy hour; Wednesdays $2 domestics and $1 Schnapps after 9 p.m. Call 954-565-2526 or visit GeorgiesAlibi.com.
Angel’s Cafe
2287 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Enjoy happy hour on Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. with $3 wines and beers, free snacks, raffles, and music by DJ Sol. Two-for-one Sunday dinner special. Valet parking in rear. Call 954-900-5217.
The Club Fort Lauderdale
110 NW Fifth St. in Fort Lauderdale. A gym oasis with a pool, steam room, hot tub and half-priced rooms on Tuesday nights and half-priced lockers on Thursdays. Call 954-525-3344 or visit TheClubs.com.
Johnny’s
1116 W. Broward Blvd in Fort Lauderdale. Sixty hot dancers with drink specials to make it even sweeter. Call 954-522-5931 or visit JohnnysBarFLcom
The Manor
2345 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Dance club Friday and Saturday nights.Call 954-626-0082 or
visit TheManorComplex.com. Call 954-626-0082 or visit TheManorComplex.com.
Naked Grape Wine Bar & Tapas 2163 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. A casual, hip bar to try out all sort of wines. Happy Hour all night on Thursdays. Call 954-563-5631 or visit NakedGrapeWineBar.com.
Rumors Bar & Grill
2426 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Come check out Rumors Bar & Grill. Call 954.565.8851 or visit rumorsbarwm.com
Sidelines Sports & Video Bar
2031 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Relax with a cold beer for some friendly competition on the pool table. Call 954-563-8001 or visit SidelinesSports.com.
Swinging Richards
1350 SW 2nd St, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Fully nude male dancers for the best shows in the South. Call 954-357-5521 or visit SwingingRichards.com.
Village Pub Wilton Manors
2283 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Never miss out on a happy hour, as the pub is serving up two-forone drinks Mondays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. On Saturdays and Sundays, hit the dance floor with world class VJs. Call 754-200-5244.
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Eros Lounge
522 Lucerne Ave. in Lake Worth. Tea Dance Sundays with great service, food and drinks. Call 561-586-0080.
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The Cottage Fort Dix
6205 Georgia Ave. in West Palm Beach. A great place to mingle and relax with DJs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Call 561-533-5355.
727 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. Located in the heart of South Beach with hot male dancers, Pop Fever Thursdays and Filthy Gorgeous parties Fridays. Call 305-561-5521 or visit ScoreBar.net.
H.G. Roosters
Twist South Beach
Vita Ultra Lounge Saturdays
Key West
823 Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach. The city’s oldest gay club, with hot male dancer, free BBQ and karaoke. Cal 561-832-9119. 1225 Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach. LGBT Saturdays with the best drag queens around. Call 561835-8482 or visit VitaUltraLounge.com.
Miami-Dade County Azucar
2301 SW 32nd Ave. in Miami. Jock night Wednesdays, drag Thursdays, girls night Fridays and more. Call 305-443-7657 or visit AzucarMiami.com
Club Space
34 NE 11th St. in Miami. Come out for a night at the infamous nightclub known for crazy all-nighters to the best live electronic dance music. Call 305-3501956 or visit ClubSpace.com.
Discotekka
950 NE Second Ave. in Miami. Come on Saturday nights for some of the best DJs around. Call 305-3509084 or visit Discotekka.com.
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8201 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. Bingo Tuesdays and Born to be a Drag Fridays. Call 305-754-3444 or visit ErosLoungeMiami.com.
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1057 Washington Ave. in Miami Beach. Multiple rooms to give you the music you want, muscle boy dancers, and never a cover. Call 305- 538-9478 or visit TwistSoBe.com.
801 Girls Cabaret
801 Duval St. in Key West. The island’s only daytime drag show. Call 305-923-9296 or visit 801Girls.com
Bottlecap Groove Lounge
1128 Simonton St. in Key West. Thursday pool tournaments and dance parties Friday and Saturday nights. Tips during Happy Hour on Fridays will benefit a different nonprofit every week. Call 305296-2807 or visit BottlecapKeyWest.com.
The Bourbon St. Pub
724 Duval St. in Key West. Get a taste of New Orleans with the best video bar with live DJs every night. Call 305-296-1992.
Club Aqua
711 Duval St. in Key West. Dueling bartenders on Mondays as they sing, shake and stir their way to victory. Call 305-294-0555 or visit AquaKeyWest.com.
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