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BY THOMAS BARKER
GLITZ, GLAMOUR, GALA, & EQUALITY This Sunday, March 20th Equality Florida will host one of the most important fundraising events for our community – The Equality Florida Miami Gala. The event will take place at the fabulous Webster at 1220 Collins Ave. (just behind The palace) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. As a strong supporter of Equality Florida and the work they do, I would like to dedicate my column to Equality Florida and its deputy director Stratton Politzer, so we can learn a little more about the organization and the fabulous gala ahead of us! What exactly does Equality Florida do for our community? With 127,000 members and growing, Equality Florida is the largest civil rights organization dedicated to winning full equality for Florida’s LGBT community. We work to pass laws statewide and we work in coalition with local groups to pass human rights ordinances, anti-bullying laws, and domestic partnership laws. Why is it important to support Equality Florida now? We are at a tipping point in Florida with record majorities of our neighbors now in support of almost every issue we care about - gay and lesbian adoption, anti-discrimination laws, and recognition for our families. But it is also a very dangerous time. The far right is mobilizing at a fever pitch to turn back the clock on equality and we have the most conser-
vative state legislature we have seen in decades. Every victory we achieve is the result of thousands of people getting involved - the LGBT community and, just as importantly, our straight friends and family. We are winning because more people in our state and our country see this struggle as their own and recognize that now is the moment to decide which side of history they will stand on. How has the Miami-Dade Gala evolved over the years? Our Miami Gala has definitely grown into one of our sexiest events all year long. What makes it special is the amazing diversity of the people involved - gay and straight, youth and veterans, from all across the county. And this Gala has grown from a small house party into a must attend event that draws hundreds of our city’s top political, civic, business, and organization leaders. In addition to being a very important fundraiser, our Miami Gala is a moment to demonstrate our community’s political power and to give our allies a moment to stand in solidarity with us.
We have a powerhouse lineup of honorees for this year’s Voice For Equality Awards. Elizabeth Schwartz is a local attorney, who has been at the heart of so many battles, large and small, for our community. It’s wonderful to be able to recognize her for being such a hero and for all the families she has helped. George Sheldon is the immediate past director of Florida’s Department of Children and Families and he oversaw the dismantling of Florida’s Gay and Lesbian adoption ban at DCF. And Ellen Freidin continues to lead the most important fight for the future of progressive movement in Florida - Fair Districts. The reason the gains we are making in public opinion haven’t translated into more politicians who support us is because Florida’s districts are drawn to cheat the system, and Ellen is leading the fight to change that forever. What are the different sponsorship levels and what does a sponsor get?
This year’s Gala is definitely going to be our best ever. We are at The Webster, which is a spectacular venue and the catering by Caviar Kaspia will be out of this world. Brown Forman has also generously come on as our beverage sponsor and they are making some dazzling specialty drinks just for our guests, including our new signature cocktail, The Passion for Equality. It’s spicy and definitely has a little kick!
Tickets for our Gala are just $125 - a real bargain! And because of the generosity of our corporate partners, over 90 percent of each gift goes directly to our work. Sponsorship opportunities begin at just $500 and include tickets to the gala, an invitation to our exclusive sponsors reception, and invitations to sexy major donor events we hold quarterly - a whole year of benefits and fun! Also, we will never ever turn away someone who wants to attend our galas but is unable to afford the ticket price. Anyone with special financial needs should just call us and we’ll work out a way for them to come.
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BY MICHAEL W. SASSER
DCF DISASTERS SHOULD SURPRISE NO ONE Today’s political environment includes a chasm between two groups of people with very different perspectives on government. On one hand, you have those who believe the adage that the government that governs least, governs best. That is, government should do the things that it pretty much is assigned to by the US Constitution, similar state documents, etc. At best, government can try to prevent evil from occurring.
ries about the number of children in state custody whose whereabouts were completely unknown to their state “guardians”? Well, things have only gotten worse now and no revolving door of new administrators is going to solve the problem. The problem with DCF is the employees. Let me say -- not all of them, I assume. But many, and pretty much all of those whom I encountered as a young man working in a social service agency for three years in Miami. All the employees I personally encountered were intellectually and ethically unqualified to dog-sit my precious LabradorCocker Spaniel mutt.
On the other hand, another group believes that government should exert broad extra-constitutional influence over many, most, or all aspects of a society and human life. Government should be an aggregate parent to residents, imposing rules and regulation, and for the greater good of anyone. Government can’t just prevent evil -- it can actually accomplish essential goodness.
Front-line DCF jobs require limited credentials, little aptitude, and no real commitment to anything except paperwork and cover-your-ass procedure. They are, in this way, perfectly representative of most government jobs; and the employees are comparable to other hardworking government employees at the Post Office, DMV and the U.S. State Department.
Neither group should be surprised at the ongoing utter failures of the Department of Children & Families (DCF). Both should lament the absolute horror that is kids’ social services in Florida. DCF is in the news again lately because child abuse investigators and their supervisors failed spectacularly, leading to the murder of 10 yearold Nubia Barahona and other recent horrors. We have, of course, been down this road before. Going back possibly 20 years now, DCF and its earlier incarnation have repeatedly demonstrated a complete lack of ability to look after the well-being of our most vulnerable Wire_2011_Wire_2011 2/21/11 3:04 PMatPage 1 orphans, commodity -- children with problems home, and the abused and neglected. Remember the many sto-
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Do you really want our kids’ well being left in the hands of the people at the DMV? You get the picture. Now here is what binds together the two groups of residents described above. We can argue that government should or should not tell us not to text while driving, tell us the one doctor we’re permitted to see, and even to tell us what we’re permitted to eat. Specious arguments, I feel. But arguments.
Can’t we all agree that government should, at the very least, prevent the evil that is child abuse and neglect? Now I am not talking about child abuse as defined by, shall we say, California standards -- where it might be considered abuse to let your kid eat a happy meal or to pray. We’re talking real abuse. Sure we can disagree about whether government’s role should be to empower private groups to help in this effort -- community and church groups, where the people might actually care about children and not about their sweet gov’ment vacation day accrual. Or maybe government can find a way to successfully address this atrocity itself, without the partnership with private groups. Whatever. It’s a discussion, without hysterics, that should be taking place. It should have been taking place for the past two decades since DCF started racking up a body count. Because, what we have now in terms of child welfare programs and employees in Florida hasn’t worked, doesn’t work, and won’t work tomorrow. We should all be ashamed that this remains blight on all Floridians. --Author and journalist Michael W. Sasser’s commentary on all things political appears exclusively in Wire Magazine. Your e-mail is welcome at Michael@wireweekly. com.
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WIRE COVER: MIAMI BEACH CINEMATHEQUE: A REVIVAL OF THE ARTS
BY THOMAS BARKER
Over the past few months, we have seen a major revival take place within the Miami Beach Art Community. The New World Symphony finally opened its doors with great fanfare, The Bass Museum is now slated for some fabulous renovations, and most recently, The Miami Beach Cinematheque (MBC) celebrated its official Grand Opening last week with a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new location in Old City Hall – immediately next to the brand spank’n new LGBT Visitor’s Center! For more than eight years, The Miami Beach Cinematheque has provided locals and out of towners with the opportunity to view films that would be inaccessible otherwise, and a lot of that has to do with Miami Beach Film Society and MBC founder and director, Dana Keith. In 1993, Dana returned to South Beach after spending 10 years in Europe, exploring the various cinematheques, film festivals, and film museums, and immediately noticed that the bustling art community of Miami Beach was missing something – a venue and organization dedicated to the art of cinema. He, along with a few of his friends, began the Miami Beach Film Society, which eventually founded the Miami Beach Cinematheque on Española Way.
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The Gothic revival space hosted a number of events, and became one of the few boutique theaters in South Florida to showcase a variety of films that couldn’t be seen otherwise. To top it off, Dana made it a point to pair the films with other art genres, including photography, live performance art, and paintings, among many, many more. We are very excited about the MBC’s new space, and what Dana has in store for Miami Beach’s very own boutique cinema. So I took some time to sit with him to learn more about the MBC, and what we can expect from the new state-of-the-art entertainment venue!
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How did the Miami Beach Film Society begin? I founded it in 1993 when South Beach was the Wild Wild West (East). After living in Europe for the ten previous years and getting inspired by all the amazing cinematheques, film festivals, and film museums in Europe, I thought South Beach could use some film culture. Our first screening was “King Kong” on the side of the Marlin Hotel, and Wire Magazine did its first cover story on us then with Kong on the cover. How did you transition from an organization to actually housing your own cinema? Our mission is to present and promote cinema as an art form, so naturally we needed a home to do it in. The “Vagabond Film Society” eventually found a great spot on Española Way on its tenth anniversary. Until then, we would present films anywhere we could, like in 1994 with “The Esther Williams Film Festival at Miami Beach’s Fabulous Hotel Swimming Pools”, which was the actual name of the festival. But in 2003, we restored that great Gothic Revival space on Española Way, and eight years later grew out of it and found our present home at the Miami Beach Historic City Hall, also a Spanish Mediterranean Revival building from 1927. We wanted to retain the intimacy, history, and vibe of the original space, so we couldn’t imagine anywhere else. The previous CMB Parking Department became available at just the right 13 | wire magazine | wireweekly.com
time, and after a year of demolition and construction, we finally have re-opened our doors. How has the city supported your efforts? Mayor Bower and the Commissioners have been very supportive, and the Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council supports us with grants, but the City is not giving us the space like some people think or paying for the restoration. The film society raised the almost half-million dollars to demolish the parking department and build the cinematheque, in keeping with the integrity and design of the building but adding a modern contrast. We are looking forward to adding more flavor and activity to the building with an outdoor café, which is the next step in the renovation/revitalization project and is almost complete. William Carey in the Building and the Historic Preservation Department of the City have been particularly appreciative of our efforts. But mainly, it has been a community project funded by Founding Circle Members, individual supporters, foundations, and corporate sponsors like Nespresso. You guys also house a number of collections and exhibitions. How did that come about? Where do you get your exhibitions? We are working with Rudolf Budja Gallery (from Vienna and London) on bringing their amazing collection of photography to the gallery space. Their collection of platinum limited edition prints of the work of Frank Worth is
now on display until March 31. It is really spectacular. Many of the negatives of the photographs were discovered in Worth’s apartment when he passed away, and have been rarely seen. Elizabeth Taylor in a bustier, James Dean taking a pee, and Marilyn Monroe’s underwear showing... just a few of the scandalous images that did not make the rounds until recently. Coming up in April, the work of Leonardo Casali and his very unusual portraits of the beach and water. Same subject as countless snapshots; very different fine art approach. Also, I have been collecting cinema memorabilia since the age of eight, and bits and pieces of that will be on exhibition in the custom-made cabinets at MBC. Right now: Chaplin memorabilia in conjunction with our three-month long Chaplin retrospective. The MBC has been able to bring cinema and live performance art together. What is the concept of that? Those are two arts that belong together more often, and we love to combine moving and still imagery, experimental theatre, dance, spoken word, and music. The cinematheque is an experimental space for artists working in and with the photographic arts, so if you know any, let me know. What have been some of your favorite performances? You mean live at the cinematheque? Octavio Campos in “Blue, Live”. Natasha Tsakos in anything. Belaxix Buil
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in a cube and a flashlight and crumpled paper. Juan Carlos Zaldivar performing live in drag alongside his short films. David Tawill in a one-man show. These are the types of things we will continue to do. Performance art and experimental theatre need a venue!
very much a green project. It is a marriage of two styles. Happily, it worked out beautifully.
Do you think it was important to stay in SoBe?
We could not have “a gorgeous coffee shop with bad coffee” (and by the way, our Nespresso coffee is the very best!), but by that I mean the bottom line is the image on the screen, and we have upgraded to the best possible high definition projection (coming soon, 3D art films!), and Bose surround sound. Again, deep respect for history and detail, but great visuals and sound also. We are all digital, which is in itself a green concept.
Absolutely. As artists and galleries move to Wynwood or out of town completely, I feel it is important to keep arts on the beach, and in particular on Washington Avenue (right between the Wolfsonian and the World Erotic Art Museum). Miami Beach is becoming world class when it comes to arts, with the New World Symphony right up the street, the amazing collection of the Wolfsonian, and renovations at the Bass Museum. The art of cinema belongs with the other arts and deserves the respect. People think of movies as entertainment, and that’s great, but guess what? Film is an art form also, and you can see the best of that art form at MBC. Check out Im Sang-soo’s “The Housemaid” for example. Over the top, fun, and very sexy, but also a work of art. Love those South Koreans and their films! Our best selling t-shirt: “Subtitle Lover”. What are you most looking forward to this year? bition
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Taking a break from a long road of construction, and also spending ten days at the Cannes Film Festival, as usual, to bring back more great films to South Beach. (Cannes is not a break at all, but hard work actually. I see five films a day. One stop shopping for film art!) Will you be working with the new GLBT Visitor’s Center? Of course! We already have. We were an open house during the Winter Party Welcome event, and we just collaborated with the Florida Grand Opera and the GLBT Center on an event that was the first of hopefully many. Historic City Hall has come alive. It’s not your grandfather’s City Hall anymore.
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Who designed the new MBC? Architect Scott Weinkle, who has designed several museums (like the film legend Jonas Mekas Museum in Vilnius, Lithuania) did the architectural design, and Jeffrey Barone of Bonafida did interior design. Scott’s minimalist modernism was combined with Jeffrey’s deep respect for the Carl Fisher Building, utilizing methods that would have been used in 1927, like reused tile and reclaimed Dade pine woods, make this
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Can you tell me a little about the sound and projection features of the new MBC?
Which films will you be screening soon? The Oscar nominated documentary “Wasteland”, auteur films like Abbas Kiarostami’s “Certified Copy”, the best of gay director’s works like Gregg Araki’s “Kaboom” and Xavier Dolan’s “Heartbeats”, (films I saw at Cannes) and many more alternatives to the typical experience at a movie theatre. The films will be great, but I wanted the experience of seeing a film at MBC to be as interesting as the films. Come, enjoy, and make yourself at home. I also understand that the space can be rented out for various events. Can you tell me a little bit about that? We will be open almost every night screening films, and soon in the daytime as a gallery and cafe, but yes, occasionally it can be rented for private screenings, conferences, seminars, and business meetings. Who says business meetings need to be in boring conference rooms? How can someone be a part of the MBC? First, by getting on the email list at www.MBCinema. com, and even better, by becoming a member and supporting your local independent cinema. Tickets are discounted if you are a member, but there are other benefits as well. Founding Circle Membership is still available (get on the plaque in the lobby!). Also, volunteering, or letting us know what you do that we might be interested in. How can someone get more information on MBC? The website, www.mbcinema.com or best, come in and see for yourself. 1130 Washington Avenue. First Floor South.
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WIRED ON THE ARTS: MARCH 17 - 30
BY JAMES CUBBY
MARCH 17 - 30 Spring in Miami means wonderful music, incredible dance, top-notch theatre, and hilarious comedy. Local audiences will get an opportunity
to enjoy the talents of composer/musician Phillip Glass, trumpeter/composer Chris Botti, comedienne Kathy Griffin, and the incredible Boston Pops. Miami’s local theatre scene is a wealth of wonderful productions like August: Osage County and Superior Donuts, but theatre fans can also enjoy traveling Broadway shows like Jersey Boys, Wicked, and In the Heights. Local companies like Miami City Ballet and Miami Symphony Orchestra are also on the upcoming roster of entertainment.
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Phillip Glass, one of the most influential composers of the late 20th century, comes to the New World Center on March 17. This evening of work for solo acoustic piano features recent etudes composed and performed by Philip Glass. 8 p.m. For more information visit www.rhythmfoundation.com. The Arsht Center’s Jazz Roots Series continues with Three Generations of Divas on March 18. Dianne Reeves, Jane Monheit, and Nikki Yanofsky, all celebrated vocalists, pay tribute in song to iconic jazz vocalists of the past like Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughn. 8 p.m.
The Broadway smash hit, Jersey Boys, based on the life of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, runs at the Arsht Center thru March 20. This is the true story of one of the greatest successes in pop music history featuring hit songs like “Earth Angel,” “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” and “Walk Like a Man.” Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre presents the South Florida Regional Premiere of August: Osage County, winner of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, thru April 3. This gripping new play by Tracy Letts tells the story of a large family that comes together after the alcoholic patriarch disappears.
Grammy-nominated trumpeter and composer Chris Botti comes to the Broward Center on March 18. Botti, the largest selling American instrumental artist, is known for his critically acclaimed CD, “When I Fall in Love.” Fans of Cole Porter will not want to miss the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra on March 19 at the Arsht Center. Conductor Keith Lockhart will be joined by Broadway stars Kelli O’Hara (South Pacific) and Jason Danieley (Next to Normal) for this tribute to Cole Porter. 8 p.m. Miami Symphony Orchestra presents Exotic Sounds from Spain, a classical concert featuring Rodrigo: Fantasía para un gentil hombre and Manuel de Falla: Selections from The Three Cornered Hat, at New World Center on March 20 at 8 p.m. MIAMI CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY
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DANCE Miami Contemporary Dance Company is joined by Balleto Dell’ Esperia for a weekend of performances at the Colony Theater on March 19 & 20. The two companies will perform new works including the Miami premiere of Playing House. Miami City Ballet presents the Company Premiere of John Cranko’s acclaimed full-evening version of the world’s most famous love story, Romeo and Juliet at the Arsht Center on March 25-27. 16 | wire magazine | wireweekly.com
The new comedy/drama Superior Donuts, also by Tracy Letts, runs thru April 10 at GableStage at the Biltmore. Superior Donuts is directed by Joseph Adler with Avi Hoffman, Alex Alvarez, John Archie, Sally Bondi, Marckenson Charles, Patti Gardner, Paul Homza, Gordon McConnell, and Chaz Mena.
EVENTS Music Map of the World Chamber Music Festival (March 27-31) presents the music of famous composers from seven continents. Various locations throughout Miami. For more information call 305.323.8832 or visit www.centerforemergingart.org. Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach (March 22-26) once again brings some of the top designers in the world to showcase their new lines. Various locations throughout Miami. For more info visit www.funkshion.com. The Women’s International Film & Arts Festival (March 30-April 3), one of the world’s premier film festivals by, for, and about women, returns for the sixth year with five days of films. For more info visit www.womensfilmfest.com
Circumcise Me, a rare collision of comedy and theater, is the story of Yisrael Campbell and his spiritual journey that travels across four decades, two continents, and three circumcisions. Circumcise Me runs from March 16-27 at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.
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Fashionistas take note as Catwalk Confidential comes to the Arsht Center from March 17-20. Catwalk Confidential, a one-woman show, is the story of a former Miami girl, Robyn Peterson, who made it big in the fashion world.
VENUES
Cirque Dreams Broadway is a new concept in theatre that features singers Linda Eder and Marc Kudisch. Cirque Dreams Broadway makes its world premiere at the Broward Center on March 24. The Broadway smash hit In the Heights, a musical about chasing your dreams, comes to the Arsht Center from March 29-April 3. Wicked, the incredible musical version of the story of OZ (before Dorothy landed), returns by “popular” demand to the Broward Center from March 30-April 24. Wicked is one of Broadway’s biggest blockbusters.
COMEDY Colombian comedian Andres Lopez brings his humor to the Gusman Center on March 19 & 20. Comedienne Kathy Griffin, queen of the D-List, brings her dish to the Arsht Center on March 28 for a night of hearty laughter.
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables 305.444.9293 or www.actorsplayhouse.org Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Downtown Miami 305.949.6722 or www.arshtcenter.org Aventura Arts & Cultural Center 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura 305.466.8002 or www.aventuracenter.org Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 Southwest Fifth Ave., Ft. Lauderdale 954.462.0222 or www.browardcenter.org Colony Theatre 1040 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach 786.397.7717 New World Center 500 17th St., Miami Beach 305.673.3331 or www.nws.edu
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My goal is to share with you some of needs to be discussed is what steps are going to be taken to create a professional relationship, nor 5 a.m. and delivery until 10 p.m. prix fixe menus – one at $15.95 and the professional research regarding HIV disclosure with the protect the health of both partners. Many are still unaware is the information intended to provide hope that having increased information will help promote of the fact that HIV-positive people are still at risk of re- psychological evaluation or treatment.
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TWIST WMC ’11: THE HOTTEST TICKET IN TOWN BY THOMAS BARKER // PHOTOS BY JOEL STEDMAN
etween celebrity appearances, over the top performances, and incredible music, TWIST was certainly THE place to be during Winter Music Conference 2011. Last week, TWIST kicked off the week with Charlotte from Company B singing her number one hit “Fascinated”, along with her latest single. On Wednesday, TP Lords hosted a special WMC edition of her weekly party by welcoming special guests, AnaMated and Raye 6, to the stage. Both New York based performers overwhelmed the crowd with their vocals, as they performed their latest singles in Bar 2. Thursday night, TWIST got wild with DJs Manny Lehman, Stephen Redant, Scotty K, and George Figares. To top it off, Amannda and Rachel Penay jumped on stage to perform for the hundreds of partygoers. The sexiest night of the week took place on Friday, as “Ice Cream Truck” sensation Cazwell surprised TWIST revelers with a surprise performance, where he also premiered his latest song, “Get My Money Back!” The super sexy Perry Twins certainly added to the steamy soiree, filling the dance floor with their heart pounding beats. Saturday night was all about the music and celebrities, as DJs Craig Mitchell, Midnight Society, and Manny Ward worked the wheels of steel for a massive crowd that included the likes of Erika Jayne and the super fabulous Jenny McCarthy.
DJ ANAMATED DJ CUBANITO
Sunday night, TWIST closed WMC with three infamous divas of the dance floor, Kevin Aviance, Kitty Meow, and Power Infiniti, who performed their first collaboration and latest single. And on Sunday, March 20th, TWIST will be amping up the “groove” as they host a fund raising event for Miami Beach Gay Pride! Be sure to stop by and show support! WMC 2011 may be over, but as TWIST owners Joel Stedman and Richard Trainor always say, at TWIST there’s “never a cover… always a groove.” JOEL STEDMAN & JENNY MCCARTHY
See you on the dance floor!
MIDNIGHT SOCIETY, DANNY TENAGLIA, & CRAIG MITCHELL
CAZWELL & WILDCHILD RAYE 6
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THIS WEEK THURSDAY, March 17 HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! BUCK15 LOUNGE: As one of the longest running Thursday night soirees, Simple Life Thursdays is always the place to be. DJ Daisy D. spins fun hip-hop, ‘80s, rock, and dance hits, with Chyna as Door Goddess. 707 Lincoln Lane, Miami Beach. CHA CHA ROOSTER @ THE LORDS: It’s the Meeting of the Lords, a scandalous new dinner party hosted by TP Lords and her gaggle of minions. Show starts at 8 p.m. MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., followed by a night with the ladies, as Pandora Events hosts Sweet with $3 beer specials all night long and music by DJ Zehno. Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan. PALACE: Palace hosts Cabaret Thursdays with solo performances by the incomparable Tiffany Fantasia. Show starts at 6 p.m. $3 domestic beer and $11 draft pitcher specials all night. SCORE: Enjoy cocktails out on the patio and watch the famous Lincoln Road traffic pass by as you and your friends chill and enjoy great music. Tonight Score hosts the steamiest Thursday night soiree with fab beats by DJ Pride paired with an incredible crowd of delicious partygoers. 727 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. TWIST: Don’t miss out on a fabulous night at TWIST with seven different bars, DJ Just Oliver, stiff drinks, and beautiful dancers. And if you’re looking for some hot papis, DJ Adora will be hosting Sabroso in Bar 5! “Never a cover... Always a groove.” FRIDAY, March 18 CHA CHA ROOSTER @ THE LORDS: From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Lords will introduce their new weekly happy hour, “Bottoms Up,” for everyone who loves a stiff, but inexpensive cocktail after a long week at work. Enjoy $4 drinks and tantalizing small plate specials from Cha Cha Rooster, while a DJ will fill the bar with vintage vinyl tunes, 80s hits, and Motown classics. HYPE: Tonight Edison Farrow hosts his Friday night sensation, Hype, with free Finlandia vodka cocktails from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. and music by DJ Smeejay. 721 Lincoln Lane. www.sobesocialclub.com MOVA: It’s @MOVA Fridays with $6 Finlandia vodka cocktails and a late night 2-4-1 happy hour from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m., as well as fab beats by hot DJs. Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan. NIGHT OWL PARTY SHUTTLE: Check out the Ft. Lauderdale scene by getting on the Night Owl, a fun, safe, and affordable way to get to your favorite bars and clubs. FREE drinks on the shuttle, bartender, music videos, and bathroom on board! Go to www.GoNightOwl.com for more info and to reserve your seat! PALACE: Drag Madness is the place to be to see the hottest Friday night shows by Latrice Royale, Champagne Bordeaux, and 22 | wire magazine | wireweekly.com
Noel Leon beginning at 6 p.m. You never know what these girls are gonna do, so get there early! TWIST: Don’t miss out on a fabulous night at TWIST. Enjoy seven different bars, DJ Michael Tank, stiff drinks, beautiful dancers, and, of course, the only place where there’s “Never a cover...Always a groove.” SCORE: The Penny Back Boyz host the weekly Friday night party Filthy Gorgeous Fridays with DJ Mac spinning a true open format and Score’s hottest Go-Go boys on the speaker boxes. SATURDAY, March 19 ANGLERS: If you are looking to nurse that hangover with some unlimited mimosas and bloody Mary’s, look no further than 660 at the Anglers. Enjoy great food and delicious libations in one of the most beautiful boutique resorts Miami Beach has to offer. DISCOTEKKA: Downtown Downtown Miami’s Miami’s only only DISCOTEKKA: gay dance dance party party delivers delivers one one hell hell of of aa gay shindig this this Saturday Saturday night night making making the the shindig city GLOW betweena abattle battleofofsounds sounds by by city glow between DJ/Producers William William Umana Umana and and Erich Erich DJ/Producers Ensastigue. Doors open NE Ensastique. openatat11 11p.m. p.m.950 950 2nd2nd Ave.Ave. www.discotekka.com NE www.discotekka.com MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., followed by FLASH Saturdays with the hottest music videos and visual entertainment by VJ Chris Racine till 3 a.m. with $7 Belvedere cocktails all night and free Herradura Tequila shots from delicious shot boys. Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan. PALACE: Enjoy a special day of drag shows, great food, and stiff cocktails, as The Palace Bar hosts Drag Madness with Tiffany Fantasia and her gaggle of performers! Heels hit the pavement at 6 p.m. sharp! SCORE: Tonight is Score’s weekly Bigger Saturdays, the largest gay dance party on the Beach with beats by international DJ sensations, and performances by CircX. 727 Lincoln Road. TWIST: Happy Hour 2-4-1 with Tommy and the locals from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on everything. Come tonight and enjoy a full house of hot men and some incredible beats by DJ Mika. “Never a cover...Always a groove.” SUNDAY, March 20 ANGLERS: If you are looking to nurse that hangover with some unlimited mimosas and bloody Mary’s, look no further than 660 at the Anglers. Enjoy great food and delicious libations in one of the most beautiful boutique resorts Miami Beach has to offer. DA LEO: As one of Lincoln Road’s first Italian restaurants, Da Leo always attracts a crowd of locals and regular visitors, and that is no more evident than its weekly
Sunday brunch. A two-course menu paired with unlimited mimosas and champagne. Corks pop at 12 p.m. sharp! THE LORDS: If you love great food paired with free drinks, Punch Brunch is the way to go, as Cha Cha Rooster at The Lords offers a two-course meal paired with two free cocktails for only $25. Afterwards, enjoy cocktails poolside for their weekly Punch T-dance. LUX: Edison Farrow, along with Omar Gonzalez, hosts South Florida’s hottest new dance party at one of the most luxurious venues in South Beach. Hot boys, great drinks, and fab music! Doors open at 10 p.m. and the party continues all night long. 1439 Washington Ave. MOVA: After a long weekend of parties and boys, it’s time to relax and enjoy $4 SUNDAYs at MOVA with half price cocktails till 9 p.m. and $4 Finlandia vodka cocktails all day long. No cover.
of pop and the top 20. Also check out the fabulous men of Gaiety in the Bungalow Bar starting at 10 p.m. and DJ Bryan Zero’s fab beats on the main dance floor. TUESDAY, March 22 MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. followed by Mova’s weekly Drag Bingo, hosted by Geraldine and serving as a benefit for Care Resource from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. with $5 Finlandia cocktails and half priced cocktails from 11 p.m. to midnight. Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan. PALACE: Better than ever before on Ocean Drive and 12th Street, try it for lunch or a late afternoon snack, or just hang out at the bar with the locals. No matter what you’re in the mood for, Palace is sure to have it! SCORE: It’s Planeta Macho, the hottest Latin Party in Miami Beach, featuring incredible Latin beats by award winner DJ George Ferrero, Pelu Rivero on drums, amazing shows by Miami’s best female impersonators, and the hottest crowd in town. Don’t miss this party – it’s South Florida’s Best Latin Party!
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TWIST: 2-4-1 happy hour from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on everything. Afterwards, some of the most scandalous drag performers will hit the stage upstairs, while DJ Paulie works it out on the main dance floor. At TWIST: “Never a cover...Always a groove. MONDAY, March 21 KILL YOUR IDOL: Dustin Reffca presents Glitter Box Mondays with Manic Monday beats by DJ Smeejay. $1 PBR Beers and $4 vodka drinks. Doors open at 10 p.m. 222 Espanola Way, Miami Beach. MOVA: Tonight is SHOUT!, a hot new karaoke night, where everyone can be a star or at least try to be. And if you need a little liquid courage, there will be half priced drinks all night long. Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan. PALACE: Stop in for comfort food at lunch or dinner. Special bon voyage cocktail specials all day. 1200 Ocean Drive. SCORE: Happy Monday, where all drinks, well and domestic, are half-price from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. No cover. TWIST: Happy Hour 2-4-1 drinks ‘till 9 p.m. Then it’s “I’m A Local” night, with $3 drinks for anyone with TWIST’s “I’m A Local” I.D. all night long. Join Nathan in the Frolic Lounge for his signature mix 23 | wire magazine | wireweekly.com
WEDNESDAY, March 23 THE LORDS: There’s no better way to spend hump day than with a fabulous happy hour. Join Adora as she hosts Gettin’ Lucky with Adora. $5 Cha Cha margarits, $6 Finlandia cocktails, and $5 domestics from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. MOVA: Stop by for MOVA’s weekly College Night Wednesdays, hosted by the Penny Back Boyz. While DJ Bryan Zero works the turntables, enjoy a $1 Finlandia cocktails from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. followed by $4 Finlandia Cocktails all night long. Located on the corner of Michigan and Lincoln. PALACE: Stop by the Beach House to enjoy one of Palace’s signature cocktails. 1200 Ocean Drive. SCORE: Come and spend a pleasant evening on one of Score’s outdoor couches as they host Martini Madness Night. A half price Happy Hour runs till 9 p.m. TWIST: It’s time to hit the stage as Sean Brady hosts the Sean Brady Show. Karaoke and tons of entertainment all night long. After getting your jam on, head over to the main dance floor to snag some beats from DJ Maximus 3000. Happy Hour from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with 2-4-1 on everything. “Never a cover...Always a groove.”
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