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While watching one of my favorite shows the other night, I saw this snippet of the upcoming news broadcast. “Plantation woman arrested for killing her longtime partner. Film at eleven.” I instantly thought, “Great. A murderous lesbian. That’s just what we need. Way to reflect on our community! I can almost imagine what they will say about us now.” It’s not the first time I had this thought. As a matter of fact, I realized that I have this exact same thought every time I see a murderous lesbian depicted in fiction crime shows, too. So, while this wasn’t a new thought for me, this time something different happened. I took a minute and tried to remember the last time I saw a story on the news about a murderous lesbian. While I was able to partially recall something about a criminal gay man, which I could not completely put together, I couldn’t really remember anything from the last few years that involved a gay woman. Then I realized how many other stories I’ve heard on the news in the last few months that involved straight men killing their wives, girlfriends or each other. Quickly doing the math in my head and calculating the ratio of hetero to homo murderers, I felt a little silly for having that first thought at all. Then I thought, “I wonder if heterosexuals ever watch the news and think, ‘Great. A murderous straight person. That’s just what we need. Way to reflect on our community. I can almost imagine what the gays will say about us now.’” No they don’t. But maybe they should. Based on my calculations, straight people are some murderous mofos. Now there’s another sidebar to this. Am I the only one who is annoyed and sort of offended by the use of the word, “Partner,” to depict our mates? We didn’t open a storefront— we started sleeping together! I have never heard a hetero couple referred to as “Partners.” Straight people have ‘girlfriends,’ ‘wives,’ ‘boyfriends,’ ‘husbands,’ ‘fiancés,’ ‘bootie calls.’ We have ‘partners’ or—wait for it—‘lovers.’ I don’t know about you, but after being pretend married for almost nine years, there ain’t a whole lot of ‘lovering’ going on. Anyway, that misrepresentation of a gay relationship title, “Partner,” just really aggravates me, almost as much as when a really hot straight woman uses the term, “Girlfriend,” about the equally straight lady friend she gets pedicures with every other Tuesday. I don’t care if you’re from the Midwest—it’s a disappointing misrepresentation. Stop saying it! So, let’s delve just a little deeper to fully reflect upon the confusion wrought by that term, “Partner.” Imagine this: I’m out to brunch with my co-publisher, Maria, at a restaurant where I frequent and have become friendly with a few of the waitresses. I say to one of them, “This is my partner, Maria—I mean my business partner, not my wife kinda partner. Okay, well she was my wife kinda partner. But that was years ago. Now she’s my business partner. Well she was my business partner while she was my wife kinda partner, too. But now she’s just my business partner.” [Insert really odd looks from both waitress friend and ex-wife kinda partner/still business partner] “Oh, and she’s my really good friend, because we lesbians tend stay close friends with our exes instead of killing them.” See you next month.
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april 2014 / VOLUME 16 / ISSUE 3
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16 THE 16TH ANNUAL MIAMI GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL Its Sweet 16 Celebration featuries lesbian documentaries, dramas, comedies & shorts. See list!
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This year one of the most anticipated women’s events promises to be “Better Than Ever.”
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Everlasting, the new cover album from country queen Martina McBride, reimagines classics such as Elvis’ “Suspicious Minds,” The Supremes’ “Come See About Me” and Aretha Franklin’s “Do Right Woman, Do Right Man.” Produced by the legendary Don Was, Everlasting also includes duets with Kelly Clarkson on “In the Basement” and Gavin DeGraw on Sam Cooke’s “Bring It On Home to Me.” Available April 8.
Can’t get enough of Scarlett Johansson? Get your fix as she explodes on the big screen twice. In Under the Skin, she stars as an alien seductress who combs the Scottish highway. It promises to be sexy and chilling. Johansson also stars as Marvel heroine the Black Widow in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. She joins Captain America (Chris Evans) and Falcon (Anthony Mackie) to stop an enemy hidden in Washington, D.C. Both are in theaters now.
Terry McMillan’s bestseller, A Day Late and a Dollar Short, comes to Lifetime on Saturday, April 19 at 8 pm. The one and only Whoopi Goldberg stars as Viola Price, the asthmatic matriarch of a dysfunctional family who tries to force her fractured family to make peace before she takes her last breath. Anika Noni Rose and Kimberly Elise also star in this Lifetime Original Movie. With Ving Rhames.
Cassandra Wilson’s Blue Light ‘Til Dawn:20th Anniversary Expanded Edition broke new ground during its original 1994 release with covers of Van Morrison’s “Tupelo Honey,” Joni Mitchell’s “Black Crow,” and Ann Peebles’ “I Can’t Stand the Rain.” This expanded celebration includes three live previously unreleased tracks. Available April 29.
In The Other Woman, Carly (Cameron Diaz) discovers her boyfriend is married and then how much she has in common with the woman who should be her enemy—his wife Kate (Leslie Mann). As Carly and Kate become friends, they learn that he has been having another affair with Amber (Kate Upton). The three women become fast friends while plotting their revenge against him. With Nicki Minaj. In theaters April 25.
Why should you tune into ABC’s Black Box (premieres April 24,10 pm, after Grey’s Anatomy)? For one thing, Ilene Chaiken (The L Word) is one of the producers. Black Box stars Kelly Reilly as Catherine Black, a bipolar neuroscientist struggling to cure unique patients and elegant powerhouse Vanessa Redgrave as Black’s psychiatrist, Dr. Helen Hartramph. With Ali Wong and Laura Frasier.
NOT TO BE MISSED: Season two of Devious Maids premieres on Lifetime on April 20 at 10 pm. Co-produced by Eva Longoria, the show follows five close-knit maids who are engulfed by a dramatic Beverly Hills world of murder, sex and class warfare. SHE - 10 - 04/14
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winter party and pandora events presented industry, her winter party’s official signature event at city hall in miami. we are ready for next year! view more photos at www.shemag.com
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in the news glsen gets ready to celebrate the 19th annual day of silence on april 11th to fight discrimination and bullying in schools Hundreds of thousands of students at thousands of schools are expected to participate in GLSEN’s 19th Annual Day of Silence on Friday, April 11 by taking a vow of silence to draw attention to the anti-LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) harassment and discrimination in schools. “The Day of Silence has grown into one of the largest student-led actions in the world because of students’ determination to directly address the pervasive issue of anti-LGBT behavior and bias in our schools,” said Dr. Eliza Byard, GLSEN’s Executive Director. “GLSEN is once again proud to stand behind these courageous students and their right to receive an education without the harmful disruptions of anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and discrimination.” Founded in 1996, the Day of Silence has become the largest single student-led action towards creating safer schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. From the first-ever Day of Silence at the University of Virginia in 1996, to the organizing efforts in over 8,000 middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities across the country in 2008, its textured history reflects its diversity in both numbers and reach. Anyone can organize a Day of Silence ac-
tivity or event, and it can be a powerful way to band together and take a stand. Learn more about how to register, organize, what your rights are, and what to do if those rights aren’t being respected.
“The Day of Silence raises important awareness about bullying in schools,” said Chase Stein, a 17-year-old high school student from Beverly Hills, Michigan. “All students-including myself - deserve to feel safe in school. Four out of 5 LGBT students reported being harassed at school in the past year because of their sexual orientation, and more than 31% report missing at least a day of school out of fear for their personal safety. For more information on getting involved, visit www.dayofsilence.org
what he said about... “The discriminatory ban is untrue to Michigan’s–and America’s–values, and the judge was right to strike it down. It’s time that all committed couples in Michigan be treated with respect and dignity under the law, fully able to share in the freedom to marry and the responsibilities and protections marriage brings. Today’s win comes after a full trial- complete with prosecutors and defendants, witness cross-examinations, and testimony from family experts on the well-being of children- which showed that opponents have nothing more than the same bogus claims they have recycled for decades. They were simply unable to provide a single legitimate reason why committed same-sex couples should be excluded from marriage. Michigan, like all of America, is ready for the freedom to marry.” —Evan Wolfson, president of Freedom to Marry on March 21, 2014 after Michigan Ban on Marriage for Gay Couples Ruled Unconstitutional.
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in lgbt history April 4, 2005—United Kingdom’s Gender Recognition Act Legalizes Transsexual Marriage. APRIL 7, 1966—The first “Gay Community Center” is opened in the United States., located in San Francisco. APRIL 8, 1974—The American Psychiatric Association remove its “sickness” definition of homosexuality. April 14, 1997—Time magazine hits the shelves with Ellen DeGeneres on cover: “Yep, I’am Gay.” April 20, 2001—Chinese Psychiatric Association Removes Homosexuality from List of Mental Disorders. April 22, 1980—Human Rights Campaign Fund Is Founded. April 23, 1990—The Hate Crimes Statistic Act is signed into law by President George Bush. It is the first U.S. bill to use the phrase “sexual orientation.” April 24, 1993—First Dyke March Is Held in Washington, D.C. This event was planned by the Lesbian Avengers. Over 20,000 women marched. april 25, 1993—The third March on Washington has an estimated attendance of more than one million people. April 27, 1953—U.S. President Eisenhower Prohibits Federal Employment of Lesbians and Gays. April 27, 1992—Canadian Government Antigay Campaign Is Revealed. Apr 27, 2009—Same-sex marriage in Iowa, a U.S. state, became legal following a decision of the Iowa Supreme Court on April 3, 2009. Marriage license became available to samesex couples on April 27. April 28, 1977—Florida Governor Reubin Askew asks Miami voters to rescind a recently passed ray rights ordinance saying, “I would not want a known homosexual teaching my children. April 30, 1997—ABC aired Ellen’s “The Puppy Episode,” when lead character Ellen Morgan’s realized she is a lesbian and comes out. April 30, 2002—Transgender Rights Added to New York City Law. APRIL 1955-1970—Daughters of Bilitis Is Founded in San Francisco by Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon as First National Lesbian Group in United States. April 1987—Old Lesbians Organizing for Change Records was founded. Sources: Historic Calendar Project, Wikipedia, Library of Congress, Gay and Lesbian Issues.
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GAY PRESS SPENDING SETS RECORD AT WHAT 381.4 MILLION IN 2013 WHERE Rivendell Media recently released its popular, annual Gay Press Report to reveal that spending in America’s “Gay Press” for 2013 is at a record high of $381.4 million, up 18.2% from 2012 and showing that LGBT community media is as strong as ever. Spending and circulation in LGBT print media is up for 2013--bucking the trends in the mainstream press. Actual spending is up just over 18% from 2012 to $381.4 million making a new all-time high. Circulation and readership of LGBT media is also up a healthy 15.1%. “What a nice surprise to see both sales and circulation up by double digits” says Todd Evans, President and CEO of Rivendell Media. The LGBT print media once thought to be recession proof, was significantly affected by the recession and advertising showed wide swings from its previous high in 2009 of $349.6 million. Rivendell Media, the leading media representation firm for most LGBT publications in the US, reports that spending for 2014 should continue its growth based on impressive first-quarter sales for print advertising. “Print media remains an important part of the toolkit for any company trying to reach the diverse LGBT community,” said Tracy Baim, publisher of Windy City Times in Chicago. “This report shows that regional LGBT print media are especially key to national advertising campaigns. The LGBT community is among the most loyal of consumers, and they pay attention to brands that are creative and inclusive in their marketing efforts. It’s no longer good enough to say you have achieved a 100% ranking on LGBT issues. Brands need to dedicate marketing dollars to this niche, to fully communicate their diversity goals and to see a return on investment.” “America’s gay newspapers and publications so often are the heart of the LGBT community,” said Bob Witeck, President of Witeck Communications. “It is very encouraging to see the growth trends and resiliency of the community’s legacy press.” Since 1993, Bob Witeck has advised major corporations and marketers on strategies to connect with LGBT audiences and households.
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April 10 - 12 • 7:30PM Broward Center of Performing Arts 201 SW 5 Ave, Fort Lauderdale miami beach gay pride
April 11 - 13 • various locations/times see full schedule in this issue miamibeachgaypride.com Tampa Bay Red Ribbon Run
April 12 • 7:30AM Al Lopez Park • 4810 N. Himes Avenue Tampa, FL 33614 • Metrotampabay.org St. Pete Art Mash, LGBT Artist Series
April 18 • 5PM - 8PM Metro Welness & Community Centers 3251 3rd Ave. N. • St. Petersburg Metrotampabay.org Latina Lesbians (& all Nationalities)
April 24 • 7PM - 9PM The Center Orlando 946 North Mills Ave. • thecenterorlando.org Gay Women’s Gathering
April 24 • 7PM - 9PM An Evening about Lesbian Pregnancy LGBT Visitor Center • 1130 Washington Avenue • Miami Beach Deerfield Beach Wine & Food Festival
Apr 25 • Fri. 6 - 10pm, Sat. 5 - 10pm Quiet Waters Park 401 S. Powerline Road • Deerfield Beach deerfieldbeachwineandfoodfestival.com EVP Fort Lauderdale FL Pro
May 3 • check in 7AM, games begin 8AM Sheraton Ft. Lauderdale Beach Hotel 1140 Seabreeze Blvd. (A1A) • evptour.com Lady Gaga Among the other findings in the 2013 Gay Press Report:
• 9 out of every 10 dollars spent in the gay press is spent locally. The gay press is comprised primarily of trusted community-owned businesses that reflect the specific need, interests and tastes of their readership. • In 2013, America’s gay and lesbian publications consisted of 125 individual titles, roughly the same size as 2012 with an addition of only 3 titles. • The combined circulation of all LGBT publications is now estimated at 2,700,000, up 15.1% from 2012. Rivendell Media is the leading LGBT media representative firm in the United States. Rivendell Media was founded in 1979 and is now in its 35th year of business. Rivendell represents over 200 LGBT publications, websites and digital properties in the US and Canada.
May 4 • BB&T Center One Panther Parkway, Sunrise Red Hot & In Style bachelor/bachelorette Auction
May 8 • 8PM The Manor in Wilton Manors, FL deliverthedream.org SAVE’s Champions of equality
May 9 • 6PM - 9:30PM Hyatt Regency Hotel Miami savedade.org
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feature A mix of over-the-top comedy, sharp wit and pathos, Heterosexual Jill rides the edge of laughter and pain and explores the complicated attachment to one’s sense of self in the face of love. When her ex-lesbian conversion fails, a neurotic Jill tracks down her exgirlfriend Jamie to prove to herself that she is no longer attracted to her. Driven by guilt and desire, Jamie agrees to the preposterous plan of “dating” Jill so that Jill can close this chapter and move forward with men. Monday, May 5 • 6:30PM The Case Against 8 • 112 minutes USA 2013 • Florida Premiere O Cinema—Miami Shores, 9806 NE 2nd Ave. The Case Against 8 presents a behind-thescenes look inside the historic case to overturn California’s ban on same-sex marriage. The high-profile trial first makes headlines with the unlikely pairing of Ted Olson and David
Sweet 16 Celebration Features Lesbian Documentaries, Dramas, Comedies & Shorts Celebrating its Sweet 16 this year, the 16th anniversary of the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival brings a new definition to the term “chick flick” by presenting a dozen women’s interest films, ranging from documentaries and comedies to dramas and short films. The women’s films will be showcased at venues throughout Miami-Dade county during the festival’s run from May 2 to 11. Among the screenings of interest to women, according to the festival’s Board Chair and Interim Executive Director Mark Gilbert, are several which are film premieres. While the schedule has yet to be set (check www. mglff.com for venues and screening dates as they are finalized), confirmed films to be showcased include these standouts.
> WOMEN’S FILMS GUIDE
Saturday, May 3rd • 7PM BFFs • 90 minutes • USA 2014 Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Road After receiving a gift of a getaway weekend at a couple’s retreat, best friends Samantha and Kat go through the motions of repairing their relationship. In doing so, the two discover that they might just be more than BFFs. Always remaining full of heart, BFFs never strays into cliché, successfully satisfying and surprising moviegoers by the time the credits roll. Funny and touching in equal measure BFFs is clever and witty and full of comedy gold. www.Bffsthemovie.com Sunday, May 4 • 8PM Heterosexual Jill • 80 minutes USA 2013 • Florida Premiere O Cinema—Miami Shores, 9806 NE 2nd Ave.
Boies, political foes who last faced off as opposing attorneys in Bush v. Gore. The film also follows the plaintiffs, two gay couples who find their families at the center of the same-sex marriage controversy. Five years in the making, this is the story of how they took the first federal marriage equality lawsuit to the U.S. Supreme Court. www.thecaseagainst8.com. Monday, May 5 • 7PM Women’s Shorts 1 Miami Beach Cinematheque • 1130 Washington Avenue • Carreteras (Mexico), Ojos Que No Ven (USA), Electric Indigo (Belgium/France), Clean Hands (USA) and L-Riders (USA). Tuesday, May 6 • 6:30PM Open Up To Me (Transgender) • 95 minutes • Finland 2013 Finnish with English Subtitles • SE Premiere Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive Maarit is a beautiful, intelligent and sexy woman – who used to be a man. Struck by the oddity of gender change, she is estranged from both the daughter she fathered and from her
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previous life. When she falls in love with Sami, she finally feels like she can fit in. In a world that considers Maarit a freak, Sami is forced to confront his own deeply hidden prejudices. With or without Sami, Maarit has to step into a brave new world where only she can determine her sense of belonging. www.corinthreleasing.com/OpenUpToMe Tuesday, May 6 • 7PM Women’s Shorts 2 • Miami Beach Cinematheque • 1130 Washington Avenue Bella (Spain), Splinters (USA), Con Quien Andes (USA), Ne Retouine Pas (France), Jeremy (USA) and Secrets & Toys (USA). Wednesday 7th • 6:30PM What It Was • 86 minutes • E Premiere English and Spanish with English subtitles O Cinema—Miami Shores, 9806 NE 2nd Ave. In this multilayered film, Adina, a successful Latina actress, returns to New York after the death of her sister and the collapse of her marriage causing her to drift as in a fog. Memories dissolve into the present as she tumbles through a series of intense, complex connections; with a sexy, butch body artist, a beautiful college student, and even a former girlfriend. With confident directing, assured performances, and gorgeous cinematography, What It Was masterfully conveys the emotional textures of Adina’s waking dream of a life. www.novonovus.com Wednesday 7th • 9PM Soongava–Dance of the Orchids 85 minutes • Nepal 2013 Nepali and English with English subtitles Miami Beach Cinematheque • 1130 Washington Avenue In Kathmandu, beautiful Diya, aged 22, is training hard to become a traditional Nepalese dancer. But her hopes are shattered when her parents arrange for her to marry a stranger. When the deep friendship she has with her girlfriend Kiran becomes more passionate, Diya breaks things off with her fiancé. The young women’s decision to live out their lifestyle, flying in the face of local morals and tradition, exposes them to very real danger. Nepal’s entry into the Best Foreign Film at the 2014 Academy Awards. This film contains graphic depictions of homophobic and sexual violence. www.Soongava.com
of Paris, Violette casts a sharp yet sympathetic gaze on the inner workings of Leduc, her fearless writing and the complex love she shared with revered feminist Simone de Beauvoir.
Tru, 37, is a serial bed-hopping lesbian who cannot commit to a relationship until she meets the beautiful widow Alice, several years her senior. Alice is in town to visit her daughter Suzanne, a too-busy corporate lawyer and Tru’s friend. Alice and Tru begin to forge an unlikely friendship and more. Suzanne has a deeply conflicted relationship with her mother and a complicated past with Tru. She becomes increasingly alarmed at the growing bond between Tru and her mother. As a result, Suzanne tries to sabotage their budding romance. www.trulovethefilm.com Saturday 10th • 1PM Blessed Love (Amar es Bendito) • 81 minutes • Argentina 2013 • N. American Premiere • Spanish with English subtitles Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive In this fun-filled romp, Mecha and Ophelia are going through a couple’s crisis caused by a third woman. Mecha decides to get over her affair and swears to Ophelia that she’ll stop seeing her lover. After a few months, Mecha realizes she just can’t do it. Ophelia can’t leave Mecha either and decides to find a lover herself. Events then take an unexpected turn for the couple in this unique love story. Saturday 10th • 5PM Violette • 139 minutes • France 2013 U.S. Premiere • French with English Subtitles • Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Road After the success of Seraphine, Martin returns with this gorgeously rendered biopic. Tired of adhering to societal norms of the time period, French writer Violette Leduc caused a sensation in post-war France with her provocative, sexually explicit novels. Delivered with delicacy and insight, and set in the heady cultural milieu
Friday 9th • 6:30PM Tru Love • 87 minutes Canada 2013 • Southeast Premiere Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Road
Saturday 10th • 5PM Boy Meets Girl • 94 minutes (transgender) • USA 2014 • Southeast Premiere Miami Beach Cinematheque • 1130 Washington Avenue Boy Meets Girl is a sexy, romantic, coming-ofage comedy about three 20-year-olds living in Kentucky. Robby and Ricky, a gorgeous transgender woman and her childhood friend, have never dated. Lamenting the lack of bachelors in town, Ricky considers dating a girl when in walks Francesca, a beautiful woman waiting for her Marine fiancé to return from the war. Ricky and Francesca strike up a friendship (and maybe a little more), which forces Robby to face his true feelings for Ricky. This is a fun, sexy and enchanting modern fable. Saturday 10th • 8PM • Closing Film Cupcakes (Bananot) • 90 minutes Israel 2013 • Hebrew & French and English with English Subtitles Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Road
Beloved Israeli auteur Eytan Fox returns with a sweet, bubbly and downright delicious concoction that will appeal to the entire LGBT community. When a group of tight-knit friends accidentally enter a Eurovision-style musical contest, their endearing tune is picked to represent Israel. Thrust into a world of glamour and high expectations, the friends struggle to navigate around the sharp edges of the pop music business, getting into plenty of hilarious hijinks along the way. GETTING YOUR Tickets Festival Members have an exclusive advanced purchase period from April 4th - 17th. General public tickets will go on sale April 18th. Tickets may be purchased 24 hours a day online or by phone M-F from 10AM to 5PM at (305) 751-6305. Ticket prices range from $7 to $12. For complete films schedule and parties, visit www.mglff.com.
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This year’s Aqua Girl promises to be more exciting and action packed than ever as the largest gay women’s charity event in the country turns 15! Attendees can choose from a variety of exciting events and ticket options. For the woman who wants to have it all, Aqua Girl has the upgraded VIP pass, which includes priority access to ten events, an open bar at six events, personalized concierge service, goodie bag and complimentary shuttle passes. This year, the hotly anticipated Miami VIP cocktail reception will be making another glamorous appearance at the same location on Lincoln Road where the very first Aqua Girl event was hosted in 1999. Attendees will enjoy delicious appetizers by award winning chef Robyn Almodovar. Also, for the second time, Aqua Girl will be holding a VIP cocktail reception kick-off in Ft. Lauderdale. This spe-
cial signature event will be held in a beautiful private home with sophisticated, elegant entertainment. Expect sumptuous catered hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Reserve early! For those who want to experience the best of Miami’s musical culture, Aqua Girl will feature a live music event at Grand Central. Of course, there’s the signature event that brings all the girls back year after year: the Aqualicious Saturday Pool party. Come bikiniready, as this hot event is centered around the gorgeous infinity pool at the host hotel, The national, which will be filled with sexy women from around the world. Aqua Girl is also bringing back a new favorite from last year, Sip and Savor! Sample fragrant wine and artisanal cheeses on the rooftop of the Betsy, overlooking Ocean Drive. Attendees will be treated to gorgeous views of
the ocean and SoBe’s nightlife. Get to know new friends in a quiet and romantic atmosphere. Then head out to some dancing shows at one of the most popular dance parties, Traffic Jam! Ladies can select from three glow stick necklaces: green (go for it), yellow (approach with caution), and red (taken). Come out and try your luck. You never know if that girl in the corner is taken or on the prowl! Now is the time to get your tickets, passes, and hotel rooms at reduced advance prices! All the funds from Aqua Girl go directly to the local non-profit Aqua Foundation for Women, a foundation that promotes the wellness and equality of LBT women in South Florida through scholarships, mentors and grants such as the LGBTQ Youth Homeless Initiative. For more information, the full schedule and to purchase your passes, visit www.aquagirl.org. You won’t want to miss this 15-year celebration! Aqua girl’s djs line-up DJ Tatiana—From Spain, this DJs music does not know any borders, her connection to people, wicked skills, track selection and an unmatchable energy have placed Dj Tatiana into a class of her own. DJ GiGi—Venezuela born, Geraldine (DJ GiGi,) mixes at some of the hottest clubs in Washing-
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ton, DC, Miami and around the world on Celebrity Cruises. GiGi’s ability to transition flawlessly through different genres of music drew attention early on in her career in Washington, D.C. DJ Laura D—At a time when most of our DJs are content to spoon-feed crowds the stuff they expect to hear, Laura (of Miami) has crowds reaching for Shazam, hoping they can figure out the name of that awesome track she’s spinning. DJ Miss M—NYC’s Global Spin Awards 2012 WINNER International DJ of the year DJ MISS M has proven to be one of the busiest Open-Format Female DJs in the world. She will continue to dominate throughout the coming years, especially after winning at the Global Spin Awards in New York City beating out other DJs in her category. DJ Zehno—Realizing her passion for music at a young age, Stephanie Arzeno decided to switch career paths to a full-time career in music. With all her diversity and knowledge of music, DJ Zehno is one of the most renowned female DJs in Miami. DJ Citizen Jane—Citizen Jane’s DJ career began in the 90’s as a turntable DJ . Her vast music style has no boundaries and influences extend into house, hip-hop, salsa, merengue and reggaeton. DJ Vixen—Vixen is always out in the local Miami Scene spinning to the hottest ladies. DJ Jenni Fox—A Cali transplant, DJ Jenni Fox spins at some of Miami’s hottest bars including the Clevelander and Buck 15. DJ Theresa—Dj Theresa is the perfect amalgamation of the two superstars - a talented musician and a dangerously energetic DJ. Named Best Female DJ by EDGE - the world’s largest gay publication - it’s to no surprise that she is the resident DJ for MATINEE Group USA.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, May 16th
Chill by the Pool / 12PM – 7PM The National Hotel Infinity Pool 1677 Collins Avenue / Miami Beach $15 in adv. /$25 door • $10 in advance for members Friday, May 16th
happy hour at the catalina / 4PM – 7PM The Catalina / 1732 Collins Avenue / Miami Beach Friday, May 16th DJ theresa
Friday, May 16th
fuego / 10PM – 4AM Trade Nightclub / 1439 Washington Ave. / Miami Beach $30 in adv. /$35 door • $25 in advance for members saturday, May 17th DJ tatiana
Saturday, May 17th
aquasounds concert / 7PM - 10PM Featuring The Voice’s Beverly McClellan Grand Central / 697 North Miami Avenue / Miami $25 in adv. /$30 door • $20 in advance for members dj gigi
VIP Cocktail Reception hosted in Fort Lauderdale / 7PM – 10PM 1600 East Las Olas Blvd. / Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 $65 in adv. / $85 door • $50 in advance for members
temptation / 11PM – 4AM Grand Central / 697 N Miami Avenue / Miami $20 in adv. /$25 door • $15 in advance for members
Beach House Pool Party / 11AM - 7PM The National Hotel / 1677 Collins Ave. / Miami Beach $15 in adv. /$25 door • $10 in advance for members dj vixen
Sunday, May 18th
aqua brunch / 11AM – 2PM Riviera Hotel / 2000 Liberty Avenue / Miami Beach
Thursday, May 15th
Sunday, May 18th
Sip and Savor Wine and Cheese Reception 7PM - 10PM / The Betsy / 1440 Ocean Drive $30 in adv / $35 door• $25 in adv for members
traffic jam / 10PM – 4AM Dream Nightclub / 1532 Washington Ave. / Miami Beach $10 in adv./$15 door • $8 in advance for members
Saturday, May 17th
Saturday, May 17th
Wednesday, May 14th
Thursday, May 15th
aqualicious pool Party / 11AM – 5PM The National Hotel 1677 Collins Ave. / Miami Beach $40 in adv.* / $45 door* • $30 advance for members*
*Entrance to the pool party is guaranteed with an advance ticket purchase (including passes) as long as you are in line by 1pm. After 1pm advance purchased ticket holders will have priority entrance as fire marshal allows.
Saturday, May 10th
speed dating / 7PM – 10PM / $25 in adv / $35 door $20 in advance for members Radio / 814 1st Street / Miami Beach
Miami VIP Cocktail Reception / 7PM – 10PM Location TBA • $85 in advance/$100 at the door $75 in advance for members
KARAOKE / 7PM - 10PM Score / 1437 Washington Avenue / Miami Beach $8 in adv. / $10 door • $5 in advance for members* dj citizen jane
#aquagirl2014
Sunday, May 19th
Afterglow / 10PM – 2AM Score / 1437 Washington Avenue / Miami Beach $12 in adv. /$18 door • $10 in advance for members*
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by denise warner
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If you think Laurel Holloman has been taking a big, long rest since The L Word aired its last episode on March 8, 2009, you are sadly mistaken! Right after her participation at The Dinah in Palm Springs this year, we got the chance to talk to her about what life has been like ten years after Showtime debuted (January 18, 2004) the iconic, globally successful, lesbian-driven show that changed TV. Ten years ago, The L Word was about to debut on Showtime. Do you remember what was going through your mind?
Wow! I can’t even remember. We had shot the pilot. I was moving into a new house, but I do remember that I was super proud of the pilot. I was very proud of the pilot and what we had. I was hoping the network would keep going with it. That much I remember! And it did! Does it blow your mind how loyal the fans are, even today?
eah, it is mind-blowing. I think it had a lot of so-
cial and political impact. It was a much needed show. To be embraced like that by the fans the way we were and to still have that support now is incredible, especially because the whole cast was multitalented. Some of us have gone on to music, to art, to other things and our fan base has stayed so completely loyal. That is so wonderful when you’re an artist. Were you at all worried about what life would be like after The L Word?
Not really. I wasn’t really worried about the “after” part because I’ve been acting since my early twenties and you just learn to roll with it all. I do remember feeling “I just don’t know if there will ever be another show for me, with a role that I would be so proud of and so emotionally connected to.” For me, it would be like a death sentence to be on a show, like, about a cop. You know? Some role with a lot of jargon, and no substance and that’s the thing. What I loved about The L Word was that it was an emotionally based show, about
women, strong women. I just think that was the best thing. I mean, now there are wonderful new shows like Orange Is The New Black and House of Cards so I think TV has gotten much better over the last ten years. but TV has gotten better because of The L Word, for opening doors and paving the way for all this new, good stuff.
Yeah, I feel very much a part of that groundbreaking television and we were lucky to be part of that movement and hit mainstream where we weren’t some marginalized show. You guys were giving viewers a glimpse of a life they would otherwise know nothing about. I remember the episode where the characters all attended The Dinah, and Here it is ten years later, and you were back at The Dinah celebrating the 10th Anniversary of The L Word, with former cast mates Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig! That’s pretty cool!
It’s always an intense, fun and busy event. I’m such a laid back person, so I just go with
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the flow, but it was really fun seeing the girls again. I mean, fortunately, I run into different people at different things and I’m always so happy to see them, like I stayed in touch with [writers and directors] Angela [Robinson] and Alex [Kondrake] and Rachel Shelly (“Helena”). I talk a lot and I run into Erin Daniels (“Dana Fairbanks”) and Sarah Shahi (“Carmen”) and it’s always like family time in that here’s a group of women that I spent so much time with, and we did something so special together that had such a profound impact. You score gold when you get that! You did something really special at the Dinah Pool Party this year with your painting and prints. Can you talk about that? Oh, and a little about your piece, Written On The Body, because it’s so stunning!
I didn’t do the exact same thing as Leisha and Kate were doing at The Dinah. Last year, I did a project that got accepted into the 2013 La Biennale Di Venezia, in Venice, Italy, which is like the top of the art world for an artist. It’s extraordinary, and earlier, I was offered a sponsorship from an Italian art foundation. It’s been a huge, incredible, intense couple of years of really hard work for me. Written on The Body was something I had been playing around with recently in my studio. I had put a model in front of a big mural and, like, painted her into the mural and then shot it. It’s for an exhibition I hope to do later this year. But, for The Dinah, I brought some signed Biennale posters to show what I’ve been up to. I’m so highly immersed in the art world right now. It’s totally become my career and I was so happy to share that. It’s nice to revisit the fan base and show them what I’ve been up to. It was exciting to see everyone and be a part of it again. I was fortunate enough to see a picture from Written On The Body and it’s beautiful! I immediately wanted it for my living room, right over my sofa on a big, blank wall!
(laughs) Oh, my God, how great! With that piece, I wanted something that incorporated a lot of what I do. I’m not much of a figurative painter. I’m more of an abstract, large scale artist. Some of my paintings are up to 14 feet high. I’m on ladders and scaffolding all day and I’ve wanted to do something that got immediate results. Also, I wanted to work with models. Some of the stuff came out really powerful and emotional—such a celebration of being female and the female body. I felt like “Wow, okay! This is cool.” How it all came
Written on The Body, 2014.
“I’m so highly immersed in the art world right now. It’s totally become my career and I was so happy to share that. It’s nice to revisit the fan base and show them what I’ve been up to...”
together—a combination of large abstract painting, body paint, the shoot, the model—it was really special. You have totally become a globetrotting artist, traveling the world with your work. Tell us a little about how that came about. Were you always interested in being a painter?
I was an undergraduate art major. It was something I always wanted to do, but I was also studying theatre and pretty quickly I got cast in The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls In Love and it went to Sundance. Once you’re a lead in a movie at Sundance, you get a lot of offers and work. So every time I had set up
a little studio to begin painting, I was off on another acting job…I was really lucky in the film world. It came really quickly for me. But something happened to me for those six years on The L Word. During the hiatus periods, six months at a time, I didn’t want to be on another set. I found myself painting during my time off. I became very interested in design and art and it kept going. So when the show ended, I knew that I was going to paint full time. I think something happens, as a woman, when you get older, you think more about what you want the next chapter of your life to be like. For me, I really wanted to express myself differently with my art. I wanted two things to happen. I wanted to be in control of my creativity from beginning
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with me in London and Italy at shows, and they’re traveling the world, which is just crazy because I’m like, “Oh my God, I didn’t even leave this country until I was so much older!” But, to them it’s normal. They’ve been on sets during filming, they’re at the installations for the art shows, they go off and make a ‘camp’ in the corner of these construction sites while workers are setting up. It’s just so completely normal to them. You’ve completely succeeded at totally reinventing and introducing yourself to the world as something completely different than how they knew you in just a few short years. That’s quite an accomplishment.
PHOTO: SHOWTIME.
to end, meaning if I create a painting, I can play the music I want, I can pick the colors I want, create the emotion I want, I can express exactly what I want from beginning to end. That’s super hard to do in film because everyone is doing something on the project. That’s not a bad thing because that collaboration can create some beautiful work. I wanted to be able to paint something and get that emotion out right away. I didn’t have to wait for the pilot to be picked up; I didn’t have to wait to see what it was like after it was edited. I wanted the immediacy. That’s what I love. I’ve always been jealous of musicians because they can do that. Leisha can sit in her living room and write a song, and that’s amazing to me. I’ve always loved that feeling. It’s a loner thing. There’s such a rush to it, getting that emotion out and creating something from it. Hearing you talk about it and having seen some of your work, I can only imagine that you’ve actually brought a touch of a class to The Dinah, in a way that’s not ever been done!
Well, maybe (laughs). It was fun seeing a few drunk girls interpret abstract art (laughs). You know, I’m so laid back and The Dinah is always fun. I am so grateful for our fan base, really, and I’m always like, “Hey, if there’s something fun out there and it fits my crazy schedule, I’m happy to come do it!” I’m really proud of what I’m doing and I loved sharing it with them. Art
is my passion and career right now and it’s so rewarding in every way—financially and because it allows me to spend time with my daughters and take them on my travels. I’m a single Mom now, so those things are really important to me. Are you seeing any creative artist traits in them?
Very much! They’re nine and five right now. The older one is really artistic. She makes little movies on our iPad and they are so detailed! She’s really good, really artistic! My younger one is like how I was as a child. She’s a full tilt tomboy, very athletic and fearless, like I was at that age. Do you ever wonder if, later on, as your girls get older, they’ll ask you about your roles in The L Word or Two Girls and what you’ll say?
My nine year old does! I mean, kind of, if someone stops me for an autograph, which happens every now and then, she’ll say, “Oh, that was someone who knows you from The L Word,” and lately it’s been mostly teenagers who ask, so that makes me pretty cool. You know, to a nine year old, teenagers are totally cool. I think I’ll be really proud to show them what I’ve done. For my oldest, it’ll be interesting and cool because I was pregnant with her in one of The L Word seasons. But mostly, right now, they’re like “Oh, that TV thing, whatever.” They just take it in stride. I mean, they’ve been
I am really proud of this chapter, in the same way I was proud of The L Word. It’s an absolute blessing to be able to do what you love for a living and I’m grateful for the support of fans and art lovers all over the world. The past few years have had the most amazing high points, from being invited to the 55th Biennale and all the prestige that holds, to selling Let Me Fall in Paris for 125,000 Euros, a record-breaking price point for any female painter. It’s such a super exciting thing that’s happening. It is, for all of us too. We the fans are still getting to know all of you and become exposed to your different talents. It’s a way for us to, more or less, stay in touch with the ladies we fell in love with. What can we look forward to in the rest of 2014?
Right now I’m in the process of moving into a larger studio in the art district in Culver City. Because my shows are booked out a year in advance, plus I do such large-scale projects that take a while, I’m hoping to have some smaller pieces soon. We’ll see how that unfolds while I’m waiting on some things to come together that can be “officially” announced. I don’t want to jinx anything. But, all the info on my work and the shows is available on LaurelHolloman.net, plus films. We did some small films of some of the shows and there’s even a Facebook page for Laurel Holloman Studios. Of course, I’m hoping to get back to Europe again. Berlin is really becoming the cutting edge of the art world now. As things get locked in, they’ll be announced and I’m always keeping everyone up on new things through Twitter, too. I’m still @NalaMommy, haven’t changed the name. Social media is really changing the face of a lot of things and how we all communicate with each other. It’s great! We’re so following!
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SHE GIRL
photos by boi-photography.com / view more at www.shemag.com i live in: St.Petersburg, FL Relationship status: Single. My occupation: Performance Artist/Entertainment Coordinator
for Special Events. Dream Girl: She would be laid back but career oriented and driven with her own hobbies and interests. My dream girl would be highly intelligent with a great sense of humor and a taste for adventure. Her style would be unique and she’d be into all types of music. I would hope for her to be understanding and supportive of my career. Physically fit but still curvy, a great smile and good body art. She could be Femme, Butch, or anything in between. my pets: My Kitty; Sir Franklin D. Cuddle-Biscuit (Biscuit for short). Dream Job: To own my own dance studio and performance theater/lounge. My mother thinks I: Am Amazing! I am proud to say that although my mother doesn’t agree with all of my life choices, she still supports me no matter what. I love her and she is a huge part of my life. sensitive body parts: Neck and hips. Turn-ons: Intelligence, inner beauty, fit but curvy body, a great laugh, a great smile. Turn-offs: Cockiness, complainers, no ambition, too vulgar. My Best Quality: I am compassionate and driven. I work hard but also make sure to spend time with the people I love. the last book i read: The Body Toxic. secret fetish: I absolutely love lace, wearing sexy lace panties/ bras or seeing another Femme woman in them. I have a weakness for: Pretty girls. If my life were made into a movie, my part will be played by: Natalie Portman. my greatest accomplishment: Following my dreams and
being successful at what I love to do. I hope to give back to the community in the future by opening a dance/art studio that offers a program for underprivileged children. There would be classes for children, teens and adults. my favorite quote: “Live the life you love.” Celebrity’s butt I would most like to squeeze:
Iggy Azalea (I have a huge crush on her and her booty). the strangest place i’ve ever been naked: I’m not sure if I have been naked anywhere strange. The weirdest thing i ever ate: Gator Bites. Not too weird for those that live in FL, though. If you could change your name, what would you pick: I’ve actually always thought about this but haven’t come up
with anything that fits. I use Mayven so often that my friends and I have adapted to that being my name on and off stage. My coming out was: Not at difficult as I imagined. I always gave hints growing up though, so I am pretty sure my parents knew I was into women. The reaction wasn’t bad and my entire family seems to be supportive. French Fries, French Vanilla, French Toast or French Manicure?: French vanilla although I do love french fries. Favorite flower: Daffodil. i think the lgbt community needs: As much support as
possible and positive speakers to inform the public as a whole about the community. The best way to grow is to communicate and put the information out there for people.
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by miriam cronkhite
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Sarah Kate (left) with wife Kristen, their son Thomas and daughter Kate on October 22, 2011 in New York.
A Woman in Power
“Already a supporter of GLAAD, the transition from her interest in the position of president to actually taking on the leadership role was ‘a natural evolution.’” This January GLAAD welcomed a powerful woman as their new CEO and president. Carefully selected for this leadership role, Sarah Kate Ellis has effectively focused her passion, education and experience as an openly gay media executive, groundbreaking author, role model, community leader, loving wife and caring mother. Her ideal background combined with personal involvement and commitment to cultural change made Ellis the perfect fit for a leadership role at GLAAD, the nation’s leading LGBT media advocacy organization. Don’t hesitate to jump online and check out her LinkedIn profile for her qualifications. Prior to Ellis, the other female president at GLAAD was Joan Garry, who served for nearly a decade and retired in 2005. “When this opportunity came up, it almost seemed like my universe was leading me there,” said Ellis in a recent interview with She Magazine. Everything that she had been working on and building toward seemed to point to this unique opportunity to lead “such an amazing organization that does such good work.”
Inspired by the women’s movements and outspoken as an advocate for LGBT issues, Ellis appeared on the historical “Gay Marriage Already Won” cover of Time Magazine with her wife, musician and Antigone Rising’s lead singer, Kristen Ellis-Henderson. They married on October 22, 2011 in New York. Their co-authored memoir, Times Two: Two Women in Love and the Happy Family They Made, told the story of their simultaneous pregnancies and the expansion of their family, with the close births of their son Thomas and daughter Kate. They both turned five this past February. Ellis draws strength from her family’s love and support. “Family is the reason that I took the job because I couldn’t imagine my kids growing up in a world without GLAAD,” she said. With supportive parents, the couple is able to balance demanding and thriving careers and still maintain a quality family life. Her commitment to LGBT advocacy is rooted in family values. “My mother has always been a woman who taught me to have a strong point of view and to stick by my convictions,” said Ellis. Before joining GLAAD, Ellis reached out to the organization to help prepare for the couple’s book tour. GLAAD helped shape their story so it would be compelling and help accelerate the movement. “We couldn’t have done it without GLAAD. We didn’t know enough,” said Ellis. This was a positive experience and a first-hand glimpse into the effectiveness of the organization. Before her role as a media watchdog and equality symbol, Ellis was actively involved with media outlets including Vogue, InStyle, New York, House & Garden and Time Inc. Having acquired impactful and effective communication strategies, she knows the importance of accuracy in reporting. Her media background gives her the insight and the knowledge to influence positive change and forward movement. Already a supporter of GLAAD, the transition from her interest in the position of president to actually taking on the leadership role was “a natural evolution.” As media networks become more impactful, as images convey everything in a glance and the reach of each message is given endless life through social media, causes, organizations and businesses are all seeking engagement. GLAAD isn’t just a media watchdog; they encourage dialogue. GLAAD’s role not only includes keeping the media honest,
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“In everyone’s life there comes a moment where you can stand up or you can get out of the way. I think our generation stands up and I hope that we continue that. I think we are making the world a much better place for generations to come.
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but ensuring the “right stories are being told the right way and in the right places, so that it helps move the culture forward,” said Ellis. Since January, Ellis has enthusiastically embraced the rigorous role as president of GLAAD. It is “phenomenal to wake up with such purpose every day.” She explains that the work at GLAAD is either incredibly visible or invisible, but that GLAAD still affects lives on a constant basis. “You have good days and you have bad days and the good days are really exciting.” She outlines two strategies for GLAAD’s progression. “Arizona is proof that there is so much more work to be done. The southern part of our country is a place that needs some cultural work, so that when the policy work gets put through, there’s the support of the community in the culture,” said Ellis. GLAAD has a global footprint and LGBT leaders around the world are reaching out to them in order to get assistance in emulating a culturally appropriate version of GLAAD “There is both domestically and globally so much that needs to be done. What we are preparing to do from an international standpoint is to take the best practices and educate them for incorporation into their own culture,” said Ellis. The large majority of GLAAD’s work is culture-changing. GLAAD has a team dedicated to involvement in the LGBT Hispanic community. GLAAD is also a huge resource for the transgender community and their new presence in mainstream media. “In a lot of ways, I feel the transgender community is where the gay community was 20 years ago, starting to make that break into mass media,” said Ellis. “It must be handled properly and it is a delicate situation.” Ellis speaks about a “tipping point” in equality in the workplace and the need for an awareness campaign. According to her, employers can also refuse to hire people based on the fact that they are LGBT. Ellis offers advice to those interested in leadership and effecting cultural change. “When you are emerging on the movement, make sure you are looking at the cultural work and changing hearts and minds because that will help any community move forward. When you know somebody and can relate to them, it impacts the culture,” she said. Sarah Kate and her family encourage engagement and endorse equality, with Ellis concluding, “In everyone’s life, there comes a moment where you can stand up or you can get out of the way. I think our generation stands up and I hope that we continue that. I think we are making the world a much better place for generations to come.” SHE - 27 - 04/14
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CELEBRATE WITH PRIDE IN MIAMI BEACH!
SUPERURGE-THE OFFICIAL MIAMI BEACH GAY PRIDE SATURDAY MEN’S EVENT 10PM - 7AM • Score, 1437 Washington Avenue MÉNAGE À TROI–WOMEN’S PRIDE • 10PM - AM • The Vagabond, 30 NE 14th St, Miami • Produced by: Pandora and Icandee Three rooms, three vibes and three great DJs. www.facebook.com/FlingMiamiBeachGayPride2014 SUNDAY, APRIL 13TH
Since its inception six years ago, Miami Beach Gay Pride has grown from a neighborhood event to an event on the global stage with A-list performers. Attendance has grown as well. An estimated 15,000 spectators turned out for the first Pride parade in 2009 and an estimated 80,000 attended the 2013 event which attracted not only South Floridians, but also visitors from throughout the world. In addition to Parade spectators, last April’s event included 66 parade entries and 1,200 participants. The Pride Festival which followed featured 125 LGBT-friendly vendors and businesses, plus refreshments, two stages of entertainment, a family-friendly play area and fireworks. So, get ready to experience Miami Beach with pride. Here is your guide to have fun under this Florida sun as we all, gay men, gay women, transgender, kings and queens come together as one!
SANCTIONED PRIDE EVENTS TUESDAY, APRIL 8TH
SPOTLIGHT MEGA-MIXER • 6PM - 9PM
The Shore Club Hotel, 1901 Collins Avenue MDGLCC Members $10 / Non-Members $20 THURSDAY, APRIL 10TH
KICK-OFF VIP CELEBRATION • 7PM - 9PM W Hotel, 2201 Collins Avenue FRIDAY, APRIL 11TH
ENTOURAGE–WOMEN’S PRIDE • 10PM 4AM • Score, 1439 Washington Avenue Produced by: Pandora and Icandee Gather your girls for a sexy night of soulful music and more. MOVA BLOCK PARTY • 7PM - 2AM No Cover • 1625 Michigan at Lincoln Road Streets will be closed, special guest DJ Tracy Young on the turntable. SATURDAY, APRIL 12TH MIAMI BEACH GAY PRIDE BEACH PARTY 2PM - 9PM • Lummus Park, Ocean Dr & 11th Street • This FREE party features sun, surf, sand, international DJs, and, of course, cocktails! Let’s hit the beach!
GRANDSTAND SEATING • 10:30AM - 1PM Ocean Drive between 11th-12th Streets Sit in Grandstand Seating for this year’s parade route and be right in front of all the action. $ 30.00 - $45.00 6TH ANNUAL MIAMI BEACH GAY PRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL • 11AM - 11PM Ocean Drive from 5th to 15th Streets Featuring Grand Marshals: International Superstar and Miami Icon Gloria Estefan withLegendary Director and Choreographer Kenny Ortega. HIGH HEEL RACE • 11AM - 12PM 7th street and Ocean Drive • Come out and watch your favorite drag queens and divas make a dash for the finish line...in stilettos! MIAMI BEACH GAY PRIDE PARADE 12PM - 1PM • Ocean Dr, 7th - 15th Street MBGP CONCERT • 1PM - 9PM Lummus Park at 11th Street • Featuring Lady Bunny on the turntables! AZÚCAR STAGE • 1PM - 6PM Ocean Drive at 13th Street The finest in Latin DJs and performers will put the caliente into your Pride experience! 12TH STREET STAGE • 1PM - 11PM The 12th Street Dance Stage is a pre-cursor to Miami Beach Gay Pride’s Closing Party PRIDE FIREWORKS • 9PM over the Ocean GAY CHAMPIONS - PRIDE’S OFFICIAL CLOSING PARTY • 10PM - 5AM Performance by Beth Sacks, DJ Cindel followed by DJ Aron • Clevelander, 1020 Ocean Dr. Free Event.
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it was a great, fun night during winter party and icandee events’ pa’ella, her winter party’s official latin women’s event at tsl in the wynwood/miami area. view more photos at www.shemag.com
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entrevista
por veronica espinal
La VI Conferencia Regional de ILGALAC se celebrará en La Habana, Cuba Hace unos meses la Asociación Internacional de Lesbianas, Gays, Bisexuales, Trans e Intersex para América Latina y el Caribe (ILGALAC)—con sede en Buenos Aires, Argentina—anunció su VI Conferencia Regional a celebrarse en La Habana, Cuba del 6 al 10 de Mayo del presente año bajo el lema “Unidad de América Latina y el Caribe por los derechos LGBTI”. La Conferencia reunirá a especialistas y activistas internacionales del movimiento LGBTI en el Centro de Convenciones Plaza América (Varadero) y durante cinco días intercambiarán experiencias en pos de la lucha contra toda forma de discriminación y exclusión por orientación sexual e identidad de género. Recientemente conversamos con Pedro Paradiso Sottile, de 41 años, Secretario Regional Gay de ILGALAC, sobre los detalles de dicha conferencia. Pedro es activista gay y abogado especializado en derechos LGBTI que ha ejercitado una activa militancia en importantes organizaciones locales e internacionales, como la Comunidad Homosexual Argentina (CHA). ¿Cuál fue la necesidad de realizar es-ta conferencia y en qué países se ha realizado anteriormente?
La Conferencia Regional de ILGALAC es el encuentro de organizaciones y activistas LGBTI más importante de América Latina y el Caribe. Se trata de un espacio participativo en el cual ponemos en común experiencias y reflexiones para acordar la agenda de trabajo, elaboración de estrategias y acciones para la región LAC, en pos de avanzar en nuestros derechos. La última Conferencia Regional se llevó a cabo en
bién hemos recibido solicitudes de inscripción de Canadá, España, Estados Unidos, los Países Bajos, Polonia y el Reino Unido. ¿Por qué se escogió a Cuba como sede este año, cuando hasta hace poco este país discriminaba a nuestra comunidad?
“La realización de la Conferencia en Cuba sin duda fortalecerá el proceso que están desarrollando para la protección de los derechos LGBTI, como ocurre en todos los países donde desarrollamos las Conferencias”. Brasil (2010). Anteriormente se realizaron en Perú, Río de Janeiro y Chile. ¿Qué países participarán este año?
Hasta el momento llevamos ingresadas más de 250 inscripciones de representantes de organizaciones LGBTI de Argentina, Bahamas, Bolivia, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haití, Honduras, Jamaica, México, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Perú, Puerto Rico, República Dominicana, Suriname, Trinidad y Tobago, Uruguay y Venezuela. Tam-
En muchas oportunidades Cuba ha manifestado su intención de alojar la Conferencia y habiendo analizado las posibilidades de infraestructura y experiencia en el manejo de esta clase de eventos se decidió aprobar la solicitud por parte del Consejo Regional de ILGALAC, luego de que la organización que originalmente iba a ser anfitriona de la Conferencia en Panamá renunciara a continuar trabajando para llevar a cabo el encuentro, por inconvenientes de diverso orden. Si bien el movimiento LGBTI cubano no cuenta con la organización de otros movimientos internacionales, la lucha contra la discriminación por orientación sexual e identidad de género en ese país se evidencia con más repercusión y logros en la actualidad. La realización de la Conferencia en Cuba sin duda fortalecerá el proceso que están desarrollando para la protección de los derechos LGBTI, como ocurre en todos los países donde desarrollamos las Conferencias. ¿Qué crees generó este cambio hacia la comunidad LGBT en Cuba?
La Federación Cubana de Mujeres, desde hace muchos años impulsó la discusión sobre Educación Sexual, que incluía el respeto a la diversidad sexual. En 2012, las autoridades políticas de Cuba establecieron como objetivo
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enfrentar toda forma de discriminación, incluyendo explícitamente la orientación sexual, con la recomendación de incluir la identidad de género. El CENESEX es una de las instituciones cubanas que se encuentra liderando esta lucha, conjuntamente con redes y activistas de la sociedad civil. ¿Qué temas se abordarán?
El programa de la VI Conferencia Regional de ILGALAC incluye conferencias, talleres y debates sobre temáticas LGTBI y derechos humanos. También se llevarán adelante las pre-conferencias de mujeres lesbianas y bisexuales, de personas trans, de hombres gays y bisexuales, como también de jóvenes. Se abordarán temas como situación de derechos humanos, logros y desafíos, ciudadanía, protección legal, política regional e internacional, incidencia política, violencia y crímenes de odio, derechos sexuales y reproductivos, políticas públicas, participación política, entre otras temáticas y talleres. ¿Qué sectores crees que han limitado más a nuestra comunidad en los países de Latinoamérica…los gubernamentales o los religiosos?
Precisamente uno de los riesgos que hoy enfrentamos es la intersección entre estas dos fuerzas. Algunos grupos religiosos se han dado a la tarea de sumergirse en las zonas más desprotegidas, influir en su cultura e impulsar la representación de esas poblaciones abandonadas por el Estado. De ellos, ya hay algunos líderes religiosos que han alcanzado el poder formal y desde ahí establecen fuerte presión a los gobiernos. Los fundamentalismos, tanto religiosos como políticos, fomentan los más terribles crímenes de odio, la criminalización de la homosexualidad y la homo/lesbo/transfobia de Estado. Los países que hoy se encuentran más vulnerables se concentran en América Central y El Caribe. En cambio, puede decirse que los países de América Latina se destacan entre los que lideran en todo el mundo la promoción de la igualdad LGBTI, gracias a las leyes o decisiones judiciales que han tenido lugar en Argentina, Bolivia, Brasil, Chile, Ecuador, Ciudad de México, Colombia, Costa Rica o Uruguay.
goglio y actual Papa Francisco I (quien fuese la máxima autoridad de la jerarquía católica en Argentina, identificando como una guerra contra Dios a la lucha por el matrimonio igualitario), que produjeron “impactantes” noticias con extensos debates, pero que no produjeron ningún cambio ni en las políticas del Vaticano y menos en los documentos que conforman el dogma actual de la Iglesia. Lo cierto es que en un año de papado de Francisco I, seguimos con las mismas denuncias hacia la Jerarquía Vaticana, como sus acciones concretas contra la promoción de nuestros derechos en cada rincón del mundo. Un cambio real en la política del Vaticano acorde con su discurso, serían las acciones para combatir la pobreza en el mundo, con alojamiento de recursos propios o gestionados. Entonces sí pasaríamos de las palabras a las acciones reales. De otra manera se evidencia que su inversión está en el marketing y no en lo que publicitan. ¿A qué o quienes le atribuyes los avances de nuestra comunidad a nivel de derechos en nuestros países?
El avance y promoción de la voluntad política en los Gobiernos, Legislaturas y Justicia es, en realidad, el resultado del trabajo y el esfu-
“Los fundamentalismos tanto, religiosos como políticos, fomentan los más terribles crímenes de odio, la criminalización de la homosexualidad y la homo/lesbo/ transfobia de Estado. Los países que hoy se encuentran más vulnerables se concentran en América Central y El Caribe”.
cambiando de tema...¿Cuál es tu opinión, y la de ILGA, en cuanto al cuestionario que envió el Papa Francisco a ciertos países donde incluyó algunas sobre la comunidad gay? ¿De qué forma será esto positivo para nosotros?
Es difícil preverlo. Durante este año hubo gestos y declaraciones públicas de Jorge Ber-
Un aspecto de la Conferencia Mundial de ILGA realizada en Estocolmo, en Diciembre del 2012.
erzo que durante décadas han venido desarrollando los activistas y las organizaciones LGBTI de toda nuestra región, muchos de ellos en contextos realmente peligrosos, como suele suceder en el Caribe. Es por sus luchas que conseguimos transmitir a los líderes políticos de la región y organismos internacionales, el déficit en los derechos LGBTI y la necesidad de reconocimiento, igualdad y reparación para nuestra comunidad. Sabemos que hoy en día algunos mandatarios así como personas influyentes o con cargos de gobierno son abiertamente homosexuales, tanto en Latinoamérica como en los EU. ¿De qué forma ayuda este tipo de conferencias o movimientos a que más personas de distintas esferas saquen a la luz su preferencia sexual sin temor a discriminación?
Creo que esta situación forma parte del proceso de fortalecimiento de la ciudadanía LGBTI que señalaba en la pregunta anterior. Pero además, hoy existe una importante comunicación con organismos internacionales que trabajan por los derechos humanos en general y que poseen una influencia importante sobre las diferentes instancias de gobierno de nuestros países. La Conferencia, como antes señalé, busca definir una agenda para el avance en la protección de nuestros derechos en toda la región. ¿Existe algún censo con cifras exactas, dentro de lo posible, del incremento de la población homosexual en Latinoamérica?
La poblacion LGTBI ha venido incrementando su visibilidad, su lucha y denuncia por el reconocimeinto de nuestros derechos, la igualdad y la libertad. Muestra de ello, por ejemplo, es que en los últimos años se han desarrollado las primeras experiencias de registro de nuestra comunidad y sus familias, en el marco de los censos nacionales de varios países. Hace un mes se difundieron en Chile datos del Censo 2012 que arrojan un total de 34.447 personas que conviven con alguien de su mismo sexo. En Uruguay los convivientes ascienden a 2.784, según el Censo 2011. En Brasil, el Censo 2010 determinó que existen 60.000 parejas del mismo sexo. Y en ese mismo año se realizó el último Censo Nacional en Argentina, que registró a 24.228 familias homoparentales, y el 21% de ellas con hijos a cargo. Más detalles de la conferencia y la organización se pueden encontrar en www.ilga-lac.org
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Ejecutivo de Perú avala proyecto de unión civil homosexual Un informe del Ministerio de Justicia respaldó el proyecto de ley N° 2647 /2013 CR, que establece la unión civil entre personas del mismo sexo, también conocida como la “Ley Bruce“. El reporte de la Dirección General de Derechos Humanos del Ministerio, Daniel Figallo, precisa que la iniciativa “resulta jurídicamente viable“. “El proyecto de ley es representativo, de una concreción esencial de los derechos fundamentales al libre desarrollo de la personalidad y a la igualdad y la no discriminación“, refiere el informe.
Asimismo, señala que asumir que las relaciones sexuales y sentimentales entre personas del mismo sexo son consecuencia de una desviación o trastorno sicológico, es un criterio que contraviene la posición técnica y autorizada de la ciencia médica internacional, respaldada nada menos que por la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS). Al respecto, el legislador Carlos Bruce (Concertación Parlamentaria), autor de la iniciativa, aclaró que el proyecto está como predictamen, pero resulta vital que sea “la representación del Gobierno la que se muestra favorable”.
Miles de Chilenos concurrieron a primera marcha bajo Gobierno de Bachelet Unos 100.000 chilenos participaron a finales de Marzo en una movilización convocada por cerca de 40 organizaciones, que buscan unir fuerzas por sus demandas, entre ellas la creación de una nueva Constitución, informaron los organizadores. Al término de la marcha se registraron algunos incidentes aislados entre jóvenes encapuchados que lanzaron piedras y la Policía. Esta movilización es la primera manifestación efectuada durante el Gobierno de Michelle Bachelet, que asumió el poder el pasado 11 de marzo. “Consideramos que una nueva Constitución vía Asamblea Constituyente puede solucionar los problemas de toda la diversidad de organizaciones que existe en nuestro país“, aseguró Oscar Rementería, portavoz del Movimiento de Liberación e Integración Homosexual (Movilh), uno de los grupos convocantes. Aclaró que esta “no es una manifestación en contra de Bachelet o a favor, es sólo un llamado de atención a la clase política para que sepan que hay demandas ciudadanas“. La creación de una nueva Constitución que reemplace a la heredada de la dictadura de Augusto Pinochet es una de las principales promesas de Bachelet. Pese a los 34 grados de calor registrados en las primeras horas de la tarde, miembros de grupos ecologistas, homosexuales, pro animales, indígenas, trabajadores, ateos y discapacitados, entre otros, caminaron por las calles del centro de Santiago llevando pancartas y voceando sus reclamos. Los estudiantes universitarios y secundarios, que desde 2011 protagonizaron masivas movilizaciones en demanda de educación gratuita y de calidad, no adhirieron a la convocatoria de esta marcha. La manifestación fue autorizada por la Intendencia Regional de Santiago que determinó el corte del tránsito por las calles por donde caminarían los participantes, considerando que se debía respetar el derecho de los ciudadano a expresarse. No obstante, a lo largo del recorrido, que incluía la principal avenida de la capital, se desplegó una importante contingente policial para prevenir disturbios. La marcha culminó cerca de las 6pm con un acto cultural en el céntrico Parque Forestal de Santiago.
México establece el 17 de Mayo como Día Nacional contra la Homofobia El Diario Oficial de la Federación publicó el decreto que deroga el 17 de mayo como Día de la Tolerancia y el Respeto a las Preferencias, que se conmemoraba desde el 2010, para nombrarlo Día Nacional contra la Homofobia. La modificación de nombre, precisa, tiene el objetivo de poner a México “acorde con la comunidad internacional”, garantizar el respeto y protección de los derechos humanos, erradicar la discriminación y establecer políticas de igualdad. Ahora, todas las autoridades, en el ám-
bito de sus competencias, “tienen la obligación de promover, respetar, proteger y garantizar los derechos humanos de conformidad con los principios de universalidad, interdependencia, indivisibilidad y progresividad”. La última encuesta del Consejo Nacional para Prevenir la Discriminación (Conapred) asegura que una de cada dos personas homosexuales o bisexuales en México considera que el principal problema al que se enfrenta es la discriminación, seguida de la falta de aceptación, las críticas y burlas.
Coincidiendo con la publicación del decreto, fuentes oficiales informaron que 29 parejas gay contrajeron matrimonio civil el 28 de Marzo en la capital mexicana en una ceremonia colectiva, entre ellas cuatro extranjeros (una española, dos estadounidenses y un canadiense). A partir del 17 de mayo de 1990 la homosexualidad fue sacada del catálogo de enfermedades mentales de la Organización Mundial de la Salud y desde el 2005 se conmemora el Día Internacional contra la Homofobia.
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Kissing: A Field Guide by Violet Blue Written for straight women and lesbians, editor, writer and sex educator Violet Blue puckers up about the world’s oldest pastime: kissing. Whether you’re a novice smoocher or a passionate kisser, you’ll enjoy this light and fun look at how to kiss, when to kiss, and where to kiss. There’s even a list of kissing movies (including Henry and June, which featured Uma Thurman as a bisexual seductress to writer Anais Nin).
She Effin’ Hates Me by Scarlett Savage Savage reimagines her award-winning play about three bickering generations of women into this equally funny and bittersweet novel. She Effin’ Hates Me is Steel Magnolias by way of Jodi Picoult, with a queer plotline thrown in for good measure. Mom Suzanne is convinced she’s about to become a grandmother when daughter Molly returns home from her Ivy League college with an important announcement (spoiler alert: Molly’s not pregnant). Grandmother Ava is thrilled with the prospect of a baby, when she’s not obsessing over Buddy, a handsome neighbor who holds the key to her past. Get a jump on your summer reading with the remarkable and wry She Effin’ Hates Me.
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scopes AQUARIUS JAN 21 - FEB 19 Your popularity and generosity are legendary. It is your genuine pleasure to share the wealth and provide for your loved ones. By midmonth you’ll be craving more quality time with yourself in order to process the current report from your interior, thanks to the retrogrades. Now is the time for a-ha moments to bring positive changes.
leo July 23 - aug 22 The planets are conspiring to force you out of whatever rut you find yourself in and into your action figure self that can turn your wildest fantasy into doable reality. You’ll need a creative, yet practical plan to get from here to there. You probably should buckle up for the ride, with lots of twists and turns that may be pretty scary. However, your natural courage will see you through the rough patches.
pisces feb 20 - mar 20 Your focus is on improving your relationship with money, as well as how your financial situation affects your self-esteem. The planets are sending healing energy your way, along with friends and family who want you to succeed in whatever you try. The challenge for you is to change old, unhealthy, self-sabotaging behavior into positive budgeting, saving and spending habits.
virgo aug 23 - sept 23 There’s good news and bad news. The good news is that the turbulent waters of your personal life are finally subsiding into calm seas of romantic fantasies. The bad news is that your finances are still under attack. Unresolved financial issues from the past are still unresolved and threatening your current situation. You must stay focused on creating and keeping a strict budget in order to stay afloat.
aries mar 21 - apr 20 You’ll have sudden power surges. Just don’t allow the aggressive energy from the planets to throw you into a power struggle. Spectacular ideas require logical plans to implement them, as well as a flexible, can do attitude. Use your excess energy playing, dancing, swimming, making love, not war. Use your creativity to be both responsible, and independent.
libra sept 24 - oct 23 You must do your best to stay in balance, no matter what outside influences try to create angry reactions. Seek positive new beginnings; make necessary adjustments to improve your current situation. Avoid impulsive words and/or deeds that might unsettle the foundation and security of your life. Channel aggressive energy into physically healthy activities like sex and rock n roll.
taurus apr 21 - may 21 You’ll be dealing with your karma and you’ll be challenged on every front to avoid responding to past issues in ways that were already proven ineffective. Old negative patterns, habits and attitudes will not serve you; don’t give yourself permission to lower your horns and charge. Weigh your choices carefully, don’t risk your security impulsively and put your energy into making positive changes.
scorpio oct 24 - nov 22 Frustration with your current situation can and will erupt into angry confrontations that will further undermine your security, unless you make every effort to control the rage. While it is good for you to share your thoughts and feelings, you will realize more benefits if you really listen to the responses of the significant others involved. Avoid arguing over the past. Plan for the future instead.
gemini may 22 - june 21 Both your twins need to be in agreement about your cash priorities. You need to be realistic about your current cash flow and your future projections. You’ll also need to be able to deal with sudden challenges to your best-laid plans. It is critical to exercise both impulse control, as well as temper control, because giving yourself permission to act out will seriously undermine your security.
sagittarius nov 23 - dec 21 You may find yourself in the same place, but your attitude has changed to a more cando, problem solving one. You’re ready to shake the status quo, rattle the complacency from all involved and roll onwards and upwards to a better quality of life. Just don’t make risky, impulsive decisions and don’t spend what you don’t have to. Play it safe with love and practical with money.
cancer June 22 - july 22 You’re feeling restless, ready to explore and conquer, impatient with your current situation and frustrated with all the failed attempts to change it. That being said, it is imperative that you avoid aggressive, impulsive behavior that can unsettle your security base. Instead, remain cool, calm and collected. You will be rewarded with everything you’ve wished for and more.
capricorn dec 22 - jan 20 It’s a good thing you love a good challenge because you’ll have more than enough of them in every area of your life, including past home and family issues and present financial and work related ones. Be careful not to allow power struggles, and subversive tactics to undermine your achievements, nor to allow your temper to leave scorched earth behind. Weather the planets.
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