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BY THOMAS BARKER
A WEEKEND INSIDE A CHAMBORD VODKA BOTTLE Pink, pink, and even more pink! That was what was on everyone’s mind last weekend as Miami welcomed the 1st Annual Chambord Vodka Weekend to its sandy shores! And what a fantastic weekend it was – well at least what I can remember of it! I began my Chambord Vodka Weekend festivities at the VIP Cocktail and Dinner Party at The Angler’s Boutique Resort. The evening was hosted by the official emcees of the weekend, YouTube sensations Jessica & Hunter. At 7 p.m., local VIPs, socialites, and fashionistas began to fill the intimate space to snag a Chambord Vodka cocktail and a delicious three-course meal – both of which were absolutely amazing. My favorite cocktail of the night had to be the Starry Night, which was a combination of Chambord Vodka and Champagne. Afterwards, we all headed to MOVA to catch Jessica & Hunter’s first performance of the weekend. As revelers moved to the beats of DJ Latrice and sipped on Chambord Vodka martinis, you couldn’t help but feel the anticipation in the room for the upcoming show. It wasn’t long until the duo hopped on stage to perform their latest song, “What’s Your Favorite Drink?” A few martinis later, we were off to the next stop: the 13 Inches Up party at The Clevelander’s nightclub space, Club 1020. Within minutes, I found myself standing in front of one
of my favorite door divas, the fabulous Chyna Girl. After a few air kisses, I made my way up the stairs to dance the night away to some hot beats by DJs FR8-O and George Figares. While they turned it out on the turntables, we were turning it out in the VIP – popping Chambord Vodka bottles in the ice! The next morning, it was all about getting some sun poolside at The Catalina Hotel for the Chambord Vodka Weekend Cannon Ball Pool Party. After waking up smelling like a bowl of raspberries, I needed to dry out a little bit! Once we arrived, we were welcomed by Chambord’s gorgeous promo models, who wasted no time in decking us out in hot pink hats, towels, and temporary tattoos that aren’t really that temporary… I still can’t get mine off! While DJs FR8-O and Miik filled the afternoon with some highenergy beats, my friends and I sipped on Chambord Vodka cocktails and soaked up as many rays as we could. With the sun hiding behind the clouds most of the day, it was no easy task. Later that evening, we got it together and made our way over to Score for the Pink Party. Arriving around midnight, I was surprised to see the dance floor already packed with partygoers, sporting their hot pink Chambord Vodka hats and moving to the beats of DJ Charlie Rojas. By 1 a.m. it was time for the diva of the night to hop on the wheels of steel. As Lady Bunny worked her way into the
DJ booth, the crowd began to cheer and hold their pink glow sticks in the air. Before I knew it, the entire room was one giant hue of pink with a wave of glow sticks flowing back and forth, creating a feeling of unity and energy. As Lady Bunny worked the turntables, a few surprise performers hopped on the stage next to her for a few impromptu performances – the glamorous Elaine Lancaster being one of them. While the big wigged diva worked the stage, alongside Jessica & Hunter, you couldn’t help but feel the intensity in the room. Once Lady Bunny closed her set, we headed over to the most scandalous party of the weekend, which took place at Miami’s only gay stripper club, Johnny’s Miami. What took place there is so scandalous; I can’t even put it in print! Johnny’s Miami is something you just need to experience to believe! The next morning, I crawled out of a Chambord Vodka bottle and stumbled on over to The Standard Hotel for the official brunch. After grabbing a Chambord Vodka and Lemonade, I could slowly feel myself coming back to life, and once my steak and frits arrived, it was time to get the party started. Luckily, we had access to The Standard’s amazing pool and spa, so we spent the rest of the day relaxing poolside and detoxing. Overall it was an incredible weekend, filled with tons of Chambord Vodka and some really incredible parties! I can’t wait till next year!
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CHAMBORD VODKA WEEKEND PHOTOS: 660 @ THE ANGLER’S DINNER PHOTOS BY REY ARAGON
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CHAMBORD VODKA WEEKEND PHOTOS: POOL PARTY AT THE CATALINA HOTEL PHOTOS BY REY ARAGON
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CHAMBORD VODKA WEEKEND PHOTOS: JESSICA & HUNTER ROCK SCORE WITH LADY BUNNY PHOTOS BY REY ARAGON
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CHAMBORD VODKA WEEKEND PHOTOS: PARTYING AT CLEVELANDER & JOHNNYS MIAMI PHOTOS BY REY ARAGON
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CHAMBORD VODKA WEEKEND PHOTOS: PALACE T-DANCE PHOTOS BY JUAN SACO MIRONOFF
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DISCOTEKKA SATURDAY NIGHTS PHOTOS BY REY JUAN SACO MIRONOFF
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WIRE FEATURE: DARE TO BE BARE @ DISCOTEKKA
BY THOMAS BARKER ATHENA PHOTO BY MM PHOTOGRAPHY When it comes to theme parties, there are very few people in South Florida that really know how to go all the way, and deliver an event that is so over the top; it becomes legendary. One club that continues to amaze me – and thousands of others – with their themed parties and events, is the already infamous Discotekka. After opening its doors, it has become the “it” place in South Florida to dress up, get wild, and experience a high production event. “When it comes to theme parties, no one does it better,” explains Discotekka general manager, Vegas Dion. “No expense is too much; no idea, too over the top, and every single person in the Discotekka family goes above and beyond to produce a themed party that all of our customers have come to love at Discotekka. It’s one of the major things that separates us from any other club in South Florida.” And this Saturday night, Discotekka will be doing it again, during its Annual Dare to be Bare Underwear party. Throw on your sexiest pair of skivvies and head over to this massive dance club and get free entrance if you “dare to be bare”! The night will also include body shots, best booty contests, performances by the divas of the house, and an exclusive fashion show by Creative Male! In the meantime, I caught up with the second in command at Discotekka, Athena Dion, who gave me the inside scoop on this weekend’s festivities. Check out what she had to say: Where are you from? I am originally from a land full of history, beauty, mythology, and treasure… a small country in the Mediterranean Sea known as Greece. It’s the birthplace of the Gods, to which I owe my name, Athena.
Discotekka has thrown some incredible theme parties. Which have been your favorites?
What is the most scandalous thing you guys have planned for this Saturday?
What a hard question! To name a few of my faves, I would have to go with the Waterworks Party, Blackout/ Lockdown Fetish event, Halloween, and our annual Blackwear party. All have been a tremendous success. No one throws a themed event like Disco.
From the “no clothes equals no cover” at the door, a fashion show by hot underwear models from Creative Male, a Best Booty Contest with the winner receiving $100 cash in the Forbidden Room, body shots and drink specials, to the high energy shows by our resident divas, it’s guaranteed to be a hot night with a lot of skin. In my experience where there’s skin, there’s scandal!
What is the theme of this Saturday’s party? This Saturday is our Dare to be Bare Underwear Party. Why Dare to be Bare? Why not!? It’s summer time in Miami. The less clothes, the better – especially with so many gorgeous people running around this city. Why not take a closer look? How bare do people have to be to get in for free? Milancita said it best: “If the underwear is right, and the package fits tight”, it’s an underwear party! 21 and over get in free if they are in their undies. Under 21 will receive reduced admission. I will actually be going commando! In terms of the show, what can people expect? As always at Discotekka, expect the unexpected. Last week, TP Lords had an army of dancers delivering an all around LFMAO production. The week before, I was found hanging in the air with a big black strap on... you just never know with this place. We have some of the finest entertainers in the business: Vegas Dion, TP Lords, Gina DiAngelo, Sasha Lords, and myself… not to mention that there will be an exclusive underwear fashion show by the models from Creative Male this week. It is sure to be a hot night.
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In terms of music, who is the DJ and what will he be playing? Discotekka has three different rooms of sound. The main room and patio will be pumping the beats of DJ George Ferrero and DJ Carlos G, serving you house music all night. DJ Miik will be spinning hip-hop and open format in the Forbidden room, while DJ Ozz plays the Latin beats in our Goddess room. I also understand that you guys have some additional theme parties coming up. Can you tell me what we should be looking forward to? Coming back by popular demand – and I mean DEMAND! – the Waterworks 4.0 party, which will return before the end of the summer. We also have our Blackout/Lockdown party. The lights go off and the doors are locked – anything goes! We are working on our themes every day, so make sure you check out Milancita.com or Discotekka.com and follow us on Facebook to always be informed of what we have coming up next! DARE TO BE BARE UNDERWEAR PARTY Saturday, August 13 - 11 p.m.
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TOP TRAX: VANBOTS HAVE FEELINGS TOO
It’s no secret how badly I live for new music. I mean, if music was food I’d have a serious eating disorder. And while there is an endless buffet of undiscovered music in the world, most of the tracks that cross my palette tend to leave a bad taste. Then someone like Vanbot lands on my plate and my hunger is once again satisfied. Vanbot (aka Ester Ideskog) is an electro-pop singer/songwriter/producer from Sweden. You know the country. The one that’s served up delicacies like Robyn, IKEA, the best meatballs ever, and the equally scrumptious Alexander Skarsgård? But no meal is complete without dessert, and Vanbot’s self-titled debut album is sweetened with a fresh new sound that “loves the synthesizer, lives for the nerve, and longs to dance!” After months of scheduling malfunctions, I was finally able to catch a few minutes with the digital diva herself to hear more about her debut album and what stimulates her circuits.
more on my song writing by writing as much as possible, and it all ended up in electronic pop. The album was a natural consequence of that. I’m thrilled that music is such a big part of my life.
So tell our readers about yourself. I grew up in a small village in the southern parts of Sweden and moved to Stockholm right after high school to study music. When I was a kid there, there was a lot of music around and everybody played an instrument or sang in church. It was a great environment to learn the language of music! That’s when my dreams about music started.
I find inspiration in the songs that communicate something hidden, an honest message. So I find inspiration in a lot of different music such as Jonsi, Bon Iver, Crystal Castles, and Empire of the Sun. I’m also hooked on the idea of the fighting spirit. Most of my songs on this album are meant to boost people and encourage them to believe in themselves. And though it sounds very nerdy, I sometimes get overwhelmed and very inspired by just a specific sound on my synthesizer.
How would you describe your music?
Do you have any good stories about your experience recording the album?
I really don’t believe in describing music. It can only be justified when experienced. But if you force me, I would say that it’s intoxicating and sticky! The songs are made from nerve and dressed in catchy melodies with deep beats. The melodies are my babies and for the first time they have found their true home in electronic music. When did you realize making music was going to be your life? That music should have a natural part of my life has never been a question, but to give it a chance and realize my dreams has been the big challenge. I decided to practice
Where did you come up with the name Vanbot? To be honest it started as a joke. I have this alter ego Vanessa. She’s the tougher city girl with the right DIY spirit. Vanessa does not question her capacity, she is a fighter. I let her reflect some of my qualities and double them. Vanessa is the better Me. Actually all songs are written by Ester, but performed by Vanessa. Ester is more artsy, and Vanessa is better on stage. Who are your greatest influences/inspirations?
One song woke me up in the middle of the night and made me find that chorus. I quickly had to record it on my cell half asleep. I also remember one day in the studio in Lisch. Sebastian (my very best producer!) and I were recording vocals when his microwave made a “pling” sound, which fit perfectly in the song both in rhythm and tone. That is what I call true design by accident! Is there any one of your songs that you are especially attached to? Each song represents a different struggle. The lyrics are my thoughts dressed up in words, and the songs are my
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BY DJ FR8-O
words dressed up in music. But if I have to choose one, it would be “Ringing.” It stands for so much of what I want to communicate. What do you think about pop music in America compared to that of Sweden? America is so much bigger and has more superstars, but it also feels more made up. Sweden is more like the cousin from the country side. You know, a little rough, not quite following the rules. What’s next for Vanbot? Two videos and more writing. I’m so inspired to spend more time in my little studio again. We have been separated for a while now. Where can we buy your music? You can buy the physical CD online on my website www. vanbotmusic.com (It is definitely worth owning with its beautiful art work, signed by Samuel Axelsson) or digitally on iTunes, Amazon, and more. Do you plan to go on tour in the U.S. anytime soon? No bookings in the US so far, but I would truly love to go there for a tour! What would it take to get you to make a stop in Miami on your tour? Supporting fans and flight tickets for me and my band! Seems like I have one out of the two already! If you’re an artist, musician or producer and would like your work featured in TOP TRAX, hit me up at Alfredo@ wireweekly.com
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WET BAR FRIDAYS WITH MARYTRINI PHOTOS BY JUAN SACO MIRONOFF
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WIRED FLIX: TABLOID & THE NAMES OF LOVE @ THE CORAL GABLES ART CINEMA
Joyce McKinney landed in London with a suitcase full of ropes and chains and a head full of dreams. The blondehaired beauty queen was in England in search of her One True Love, Kirk Anderson; a Mormon missionary. She traveled with a posse that included a beefy bodyguard and Joyce’s best buddy T.J., a guy who was always ready to give Joyce whatever she needed – be it a tequila sunrise or a bondage hood. Joyce soon found Anderson, and, after one very wild weekend, the affair devolved into she-said, he-said: She said that she’d spent a passionate honeymoon with her fiancé. He said he’d been abducted and raped. British legal authorities took Anderson seriously, and before she could bat a false eyelash, Joyce McKinney found herself in prison – and at the center of one of the juiciest scandals ever to explode across the UK’s tabloid press. “Sex in Chains” screamed the headlines, as the story of “The Manacled Mormon” spread-eagled across the British papers late in 1977. It was one hell of a story. And now it’s the subject of Tabloid, the new film by documentarian Errol Morris.
Florida (1981), a group portrait of Sunshine State goofballs. It’s Errol Morris lite, tricked out with campy, ironically placed archival footage, sensational newspaper headlines, and 1970s news footage. One indicator of Tabloid’s tone: The film’s guide to all matters Mormon, from theological fine points to doctrinally mandated underwear, is Troy Williams, a gay activist and radio talk show host whose current relationship to the Church of LatterDay Saints is ambiguous. Tabloid is also a tight, feature-length close-up on Joyce McKinney, who bathes languorously in Morris’ cinematic spotlight. She tells most of the story – T.J. is dead and Kirk Anderson refused to talk to Morris – and she’s the primary source. If you like McKinney and if you find her a spunky gal who knows what she wants and won’t stop at anything to get it, Tabloid is a lot of fun. If she strikes you as a deluded, self-obsessed sociopath gleefully recounting her favorite pack of lies (“If you tell a lie long enough, you learn to believe it,” she says, beaming), your experience of Tabloid will be more nuanced -- and creepier.
Morris, who calls Tabloid an “anti-documentary,” is known for films of extraordinary power. He makes movies that get people released from death row. Placed alongside The Thin Blue Line, The Fog of War, and Standard Operating Procedure, Tabloid is a bit of a bonbon, which is more or less the idea.
“As a young woman, Joyce made a decision never to settle, to find true love at any cost, and that’s what makes her an enduring romantic heroine,” writes Morris. “She’s bound up in a dreamscape that she has created for herself, and very little can penetrate that protective bubble. In a sense, Joyce has always been living in a movie, long before she came to star in my film.”
“Tabloid is a return to my favorite genre—sick, sad, and funny,” writes Morris.
You can enter Joyce McKinney’s dreamscape at the Coral Gables Art Cinema August 12 – 18.
It’s a return to his earliest films such as Gates of Heaven (1978), about a California pet cemetery, and Vernon,
The Art Cinema offers a far less ambiguous movie experience, beginning August 19. The Names of Love (Le Nom
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des Gens) is a bright, blameless, feel-good French romcom that arrives at Aragon Avenue on a wave of good reviews and César awards. In Names Baya Benmahmoud (Sara Forestier, who won a Best Actress César for her role) a French-Algerian free spirit, bumps up against Arthur Martin (Jacques Gamblin), a deeply discreet scientist whose Jewish heritage is virtually a family secret. Opposites attract, Baya’s hippy lifestyle rattles Arthur’s buttoned-up world, and laughter, love, and shiny multicultural rainbows bloom in the skies over Paris. What’s not to like? Baya is a manic mix-up, turning rightwing men leftward by sleeping with them; between dealing with his aging parents and performing an unending series of necropsies on various animal species, Arthur has his hands full. Names is amusing in its worldly French way and is politically correct to a fault. Some might find its shifts from comic capers to serious subjects a bit jarring; others might wish for more out-loud laughs and fewer decorous titters. Chacun à son gout – what’s the point of arguing about a fluffy French pastry topped with a dollop of diversité? TABLOID August 12th – August 18th at Coral Gables Art Cinema THE NAMES OF LOVE Opens August 19th at Coral Gables Art Cinema 260 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables Tickets are $10.00 www.gablescinema.com For more information call 786.385.9689
JOHNNY’S MIAMI HEATS UP DOWNTOWN PHOTOS BY JUAN SACO MIRONOFF
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THIS WEEK THURSDAY, August 11 CREATIVE CREATIVE MALE: MALE: Come Come join join us us for for music, music, models, models, cocktails cocktails && hot hot underwear underwear at at Creative Creative Male’s Male’s grand grand opening opening of of its its new new midtown midtown location, location, 6p.m.-10p.m. 6p.m.-10p.m. 222 222 NE NE 25th 25th street. street. The The first first 50 50 purchases purchases get get free free drinks drinks for for the the after after party party at at Johnny’s Johnny’s Miami. Miami. 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 a fabulous nights of gorgeous girls and great 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. $8 Absolut cocktails, $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 Daisy D 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, August 12 JOHNNY’S MIAMI: It’s College Night at Miami’s only gay stripper club with $2 domestic beers, $3 imports, and $4 stoli vodka cocktails. Tonight enjoy sexy beats by DJ Miik. 62 NE 14th Street, Downtown Miami. MOVA: Enjoy MOVA’s STR8-UP Happy Hour with $5 select signature martinis till 9 p.m. Afterwards, spend the evening with Pussila and DJ Latrice. Enjoy $6 Finlandia vodka cocktails all night long! Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan. PALACE: Drag Madness is the place to be to see the hottest Friday night shows by Latrice Royale, Champagne Bordeaux, and Noel Leon beginning at 6 p.m. Enjoy $8 Absolut cocktails. You never know what these girls are gonna do, so get there early!
SATURDAY, August 13 DISCOTEKKA: Downtown Miami’s only only gay dance party delivers one hell of a shindig tonight with Dare to be Bare Underwear Party. Go bare and get in for free! Body shots, best booty contests, and shows by Discotekka divas TP Lords, Sasha Sky, and Victoria Sky will make this a scandalous party to remember. Doors open at 11 p.m. 950 NE 2nd Ave. www.discotekka.com JOHNNY’S MIAMI: Miami’s only gay stripper club features the hottest, most masculine men in Miami. Enjoy fab beats, while Johnny’s dancers work the stage for your viewing pleasure. 62 NE 14th Street, Downtown Miami. 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 $9 Grey Goose cocktails all night. Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan. PALACE: Enjoy a special day of drag shows, great food, and stiff $8 Absolut 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..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.” THE VAGABOND: The Vagabond hosted by Back Door Bamby presents a tribute to Elvis with a special performance by the lovely ladies of Shameless Burlesque. 30 NE 14th Street, Miami. SUNDAY, August 14 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.
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.”
JOHNNY’S MIAMI: Miami’s only gay stripper club features the hottest, most masculine men in Miami. Stop by for South Florida’s largest amateur strip contest & karaoke hosted by DJ Miik. 62 NE 14th Street, Downtown Miami.
SCORE: The Penny Back Boyz host the weekly Friday night party Filthy Gorgeous Fridays with DJ Mac spinning a true open format of music and videos, while Score’s hottest Go-Go boys work the speaker boxes.
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. MOVA: It’s time for one of the wildest parties in SoBe, as the Penny Back Boyz and Sookie Stacks host the most scandalous party in South Beach, Out-n-Ugly Sundays with DJ Power Infiniti. Beginning at 9 p.m. enjoy $3 beers, $4 Herradura Shots, and $5 Finlandia. No cover. PALACE: South Beach’s most legendary drag brunch will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with two seatings. Enjoy over-thetop performances paired with a delectable menu and $8 Absolut cocktails. Afterwards, check out the sexiest Sunday T Dance in SoBe. 1200 Ocean Drive. SCORE: It’s Panty Raid, an afternoon party for women who love women, followed by Score’s weekly karaoke night hosted by Tiffany Fantasia. With over 2,000 titles to choose from, you are sure to find a song to inspire your inner star. Grab a cocktail and belt out your favorite number. 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, August 15 JOHNNY’S MIAMI: Stop by for the premiere of Drag On with TP Lords, Daisy D, and DJ Rob Sky. Drags drink for free till midnight. $3 drinks all night long! 62 NE 14th Street, Downtown Miami. MOVA: Tonight is SHOUT!, an over the top night of karaoke, 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 Palace’s 2-4-1 happy hour till 4 p.m. Special bon voyage cocktail specials all day. 1200 Ocean Drive. SCORE: Swing by for one of the best happy hours in Miami Beach where all drinks are 1/2 price, followed by Video Freak where you can request your favorite music videos and enjoy $5 vodka cocktails, $7 martinis and $3 beers. 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 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.
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TUESDAY, August 16 JOHNNY’S MIAMI: Miami’s only gay stripper club features the hottest, most masculine men in Miami. Tonight is all about the brothas as Cocodorm.com present a scandalous night with music by DJs TPromix and Surreal. 62 NE 14th Street, Downtown Miami. MOVA: Looking for a little Latin flavor? Tonight Milancita host an evening filled with delicious papis, moving to the beats of DJ David. Enjoy $6 “you call its” all night long. Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan. PALACE: Stop in for Palace’s 2-4-1 happy hour till 4 p.m. 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! TWIST: 2-4-1 Happy Hour from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on everything. Tonight Dustin Reffca hosts his weekly party, Fun House Tuesdays. With DJ Daisy D working the turntables on the main dance floor, you can bet the beats will be hot and the dance floor, packed. $5 Jumbo Blue Long Island Ice Teas all night long. Never a cover… Always a groove. WEDNESDAY, August 17 MOVA: Stop by for MOVA’s weekly College Night Wednesdays, hosted by the Penny Back Boyz and Sookie Stacks. While DJ J. Felix works the turntables, enjoy a $1 Finlandia cocktails from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. followed by $4 Finlandia & $8 Stoli cocktails all night long. Located on the corner of Michigan and Lincoln. PALACE: Stop in for Palace’s 2-4-1 happy hour till 4 p.m. and some delicious eats oceanside! 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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