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ALL WIRED UP
BY THOMAS BARKER
FINDING THE REALITY IN A LAND OF FICTION Nightlife in South Beach is an enigma unlike any other in the world. It’s gorgeous, glamorous, seedy, and dirty all at the same time – and that just kind of works here! In this week’s issue, we have dedicated our cover story to someone who knows that all too well – former Wire Magazine nightlife columnist James Cubby. Cubby, as we lovingly refer to him, recently published his first book, South Beach Star, and we could not have been more excited to read it. The book is a work of fiction that has been inspired by Cubby’s life here in South Beach and the incredible characters that have helped shape the over-the-top scene that has put South Beach on the map as the hottest party destination in the world. As you will read, he has come up with one hell of a story, and, like me, I am sure you will enjoy reading it from cover to cover. In this week’s issue, you’ll also get to see some of the original photos from when Cubby used to write the nightlife column for Wire Magazine – more than 20 years ago. The personalities, local celebrities, and fashionistas of that time have really helped shape what our little sandbar has become today. Enjoy!
I’d like to dedicate the second part of my column this week to an incredible experience I had this past weekend – Marco Gomez and William Marquez’ wedding. The adorable duo finally decided to tie the knot, and I was one of the few guests invited to experience the nuptials first hand. Now, as I am sure you know, gay marriage is still not legal in Florida, so the two love birds had to fly to another state – Washington, D.C. to be exact – to legally wed; however, that didn’t stop them from celebrating their union – legal or not in our state – with their friends and family.
never really processed the idea of gay marriage, because it just seems to far away; however, Marco and William’s union has inspired me in so many ways and made the idea of gay marriage a definite reality. I would like to congratulate Marco, William, their family, friends, and the thousands of others who continue to show the world that marriage equality must and will become a reality for our community! Congratulations!
This past Saturday, more than 150 people, including myself, headed to Parrot Jungle Island to be a part of their very special day. Since I had never been to a gay wedding before, I really had no idea what to expect. I just really could not conceptualize a wedding between two men. What I realized from the moment I arrived was just how special and unique the day was going to be. From the gorgeous arrangements and décor elements to the beautiful ceremony, where Marco’s sister and mother tearfully commended them both for showing the world that two men can truly love each other and commit to a loving relationship, everthing was so perfect. In fact, both mentioned how they’ve never seen two people more in love – straight or gay.
MARCO & WILL’S FIRST KISS AS A MARRIED COUPLE
I have to admit that by the end of the ceremony, I was a bit emotional. Even though my life is so incredibly gay – I have
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The was distinctively Why? Forworked a at couple very asmenuyour mapPeruvian of wh nity to work and play in Madrid quite a bit when I first with several traditional dishes to choose from. We had a moved to Miami, and walking down the Way I was re- really tough time choosing amongst some great alternaminded of have how much I loved exploring restaurants and tives and and settled on a very to fresh be seafood ceviche with a reasons: We been working times there. bars on the many cool streets of Madrid, Seville, and fried calamari twist on top, followed by a lomo saltado amazing Spanish cities I have visited. with very tender filet mignon steak strips, a spevery hard several on other producing our second made cial Peruvian risotto made with a rice like grain grown On my way to Cevichery Restobar with Jesse Spencer, in the Peruvian Andes, and a seared fish made with a assistant, we saw Marcelo, the owner of Kone Res- hot rocoto pepper and cheese sauce. All the dishes were ever Pridemy collector’s edition of We also want to extend taurant Seafood and Grill, another tasty local eatery delicious and very representative of traditional Peruvian on Española, and had to stop by and say hello. Marcelo food. So, if you like Peruvian food or are dying to try it, told me about a few his greatwe new seafood additions to stop welcome by Cevichery Restobar and tell and us his staff wire magazine – ofthat think you you toPaulo join for t his menu and invited us to come by and sample his new your friends from Wire Magazine send their regards! delights. I definitely plan to try out what’s new at will really dining enjoy reading through. In Cheers, Pool Party at the hotel V Kone. Switching gears, I love Peruvian food and was excited As we finally got to Cevichery, we were given the option Rafa when ourwe friendshave at Tara, also Ink. extended an invitation dition, been working non-stop on the first ever decided to put together a to try the new Cevichery Restobar in South Beach, to sit outside on the Way or inside the restaurant. We For The Publishers chose the latter so we could admire the decor and enjoy located at 448-400 Española Way. I must confess that some A/C. Soon after, Paulo, our waiter for the night – Rafa year’s Carvajal: rafa@wireweekly.com I don’t visit this very popular part of Miami Beach too official Gay Pride Pool Party, which Wire magazine Pride, courtesy of W ten because I consider myself a local. Tuesday night was who at the end of the meal suprised us with the fact that Thomas Barker: thomas@wireweekly.com l host on Saturday, April 17th at the hotel Victor with have fun in the company nlandia Vodka and herradura Tequila as sponsors. complement the Parade, Ex main stages of Pride, and eally is hard to believe that a year has already gone by since we for some additional fun at blished the first ever Pride Collector’s Edition of Wire magazine, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. thi that is definitely the case. Pride is once again taking place in miik will be spinning, ami Beach this Saturday and we hope that all our readers in complimentary Finlandia v ami and Fort lauderdale will have a chance to enjoy this ticket purchase. ek’s 2010 Pride Collector’s Edition. We couldn’t have gotten re without all your support, and the support of our advertisers, make sure to stop by our onsors, and all the members of the Wire staff. Thanks very much your copy of this week’s sp everyone for helping us make this possible! contest, but definitely stop hotel Victor to celebrate Pr e also hope that you will be able to participate in the pool party. We will be cam 6 | wire magazine | follow wire on facebook & twitter: visit www.wireweekly.com & click on the icons ide festivities on Saturday, plus many of the ancillary some additional fun in the For six years Edison Farrow hosted the most popular party on Thursdays in Miami Beach at Buck15, “The Simple Life”. Then abruptly life was no longer so simple for Edison and DJ Daisy D when Miss Yip and Buck15 closed without much notice, leaving Edison searching for a new location to host everybody’s favorite Thursday party. Finding another great location on Lincoln Road became Edison’s mission – and a very tough one indeed. I am happy to report that Buck is Back! and Mr. Edison Farrow and DJ Daisy D will once again be hosting “The Simple Life” on Thursdays at a new location just two blocks East of its previous home. The new Buck15 Lounge will be located at 437 Lincoln Lane and Edison will celebrate its Grand Opening on Thursday, August 25th. Many people loved Buck over the years and have wonderful, fun memories. To celebrate the return of Buck15 we decided to include some old photos of “The Simple Life” Thursdays on page eight of this weeks issue to remind everyone of past memories and many more joyful times to come.
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WIRE FEATURE: BUCK 15 IS BACK. LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!
For six years Buck15’s “The Simple Life” was THE party to go to on Thursday nights, until its long-standing location right off Lincoln Road was closed. The good news is the party named in Out Magazine’s “The 60 Greatest Gay Bars in the World” is back! Edison Farrow and DJ Daisy D will be bringing back great memories at Buck’s new home: 437 Lincoln Lane - just 2 blocks East of Buck’s previous location. The Grand Re-Opening is Thursday, August 25th.
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BY RAFA CARVAJAL
POST MODERN DRUG TESTING WELFARE RECIPIENTS, PAINFULLY, A BAD IDEA Florida’s efforts to curb the abuse of the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (“Welfare”) program by drug users gives moment to pause unlike most other efforts to reform the epidemic of public trough ripoffs. On one hand, it’s hard to argue against the plan to test TANF recipients because the (barely) half of the country that contributes to the economy is a little weary of the half of society that happily lives off the production of others. It makes good, solid common sense to prevent abuse of the system by those who are too stoned to get a job. But it’s also entirely easy to see how the plan will suffer the inevitable law of unintended circumstances and subsequently be more costly to the public, and – worse – empower yet another bureaucracy. The issue has been unusually divisive among the thinkers and public policy wonks with whom I routinely discuss issues of the day. I’ve found myself in the uncomfortable position of agreeing with more of the ACLU crowd than with those who actually think in terms of the public’s well-being on most issues. It kinda makes me feel like showering with Comet and a Brillo pad. Here’s the downside of the testing initiative, which could easily spread to other states. Person X is in position to apply for TANF. The law requires them to be tested. So, they are tested and turn out positive for some substance or another. They are then denied access to the program for one year. Another person Y makes it into the program clean, is tested as part of the ongoing monitoring program component, is found to have some substance in her system, and is bounced off the program for a year (three years if it’s a second offense). Well, then what happens to the person? Are we going to revert to being a society that believes in self-discipline and personal responsibility? Are we going to permit this person to rely on self, family, friends and family? Pffft… Or, more likely, is this person going to find other aspects of our mammoth welfare
state to abuse, or take to crime? Alternately will enough people fall into this category that they become yet another class of “victims” to whom Democrat politicians will pander in exchange for votes? Will another bureaucracy be launched to provide drug counseling and treatment targeted exclusively at this group of people; at that point, ending any hope the program will work since there would be no deterrence to druggies? You can bet the answer won’t involve personal responsibility. This is the age of victimism: no one is ever responsible for himself. Inevitably, the cost to society will likely outweigh any reform benefits. If other programs to allegedly aid the downtrodden had similar rules, at least it might have a greater aggregate bottom line and thus justify the unintended consequences. But the programs most abused – food stamps and Medicaid – aren’t affected by the Florida law. I don’t exactly run in welfare crowds, but I – like most people I know – could make one phone call right at this moment and get offered $500 in “food stamps” for .50 cents on the dollar. Similarly if there is a pill I wanted, it wouldn’t take long to find someone who could conjure up a bottle from a Medicaid pill-proliferating doctor. These things aren’t true because I hang with criminals or even that I pop pills (well, except Zantac). It’s because of close ties to government and therefor to the class that lives off its teat. Florida’s plan is likely to just put more pressure on programs that are already abused by as many as half the recipients, and more pressure on the overburdened few who pay taxes. As much as it pains me, this is one area where a small amount of reform just won’t do the trick. It serves only as public relations. And as our society heads toward a precipice, that’s just not enough. 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: SOUTH BEACH STAR: A FICTIONAL STORY OF A REAL SCENE
BY THOMAS BARKER // PHOTOS PROVIDED BY JAMES CUBBY
I remember my first night out in South Beach as if it only happened yesterday. A couple of friends had invited me to a fabulous party that was to take place right in the sand in honor of the latest Roberto Cavalli collection. Not knowing what to wear or what to expect, I showed up to the event bright eyed, dressed like a mess, and in complete awe of all that glittered during the high profile soiree. Celebrities, socialites, and fashionistas – all dressed to the nines, imbibed on champagne, nibbled on incredibly petite hors d’oeuvres, and inhaled the opulence of the event as if it were their last breath of glitz and glamour. This was my first taste of the extravagant nightlife scene in South Beach, but it certainly wouldn’t be my last. A couple of years later, I found myself writing the nightlife column for Wire Magazine. As a small town boy, it was an amazing experience to be dining in the finest restaurants, partying it up with celebs, and indulging in a little scandalous late night escapades – all of which would end up in the pages of Wire Magazine the next week. When James Cubby first mentioned his book, South Beach Star, I couldn’t have been more excited to read it. Like me, Cubby, as he is lovingly referred to by his friends, was a small town guy, who went from a nonexistent party scene to one of the most over the top party destinations in the world, and then got to write about it! While reading his book, South Beach Star, I was immedi-
ately captivated by the story of the lead character, Jamie Kidd. After his ex-boyfriend left him heartbroken, penniless, and close to suicide, Jamie decides to make a new life for himself in SoBe.
When I first visited South Beach, there were great shops on Lincoln Road and many small galleries. Unlike Virginia, it was very bohemian and it was a scene that attracted me. I moved here several years after that first visit. Lincoln Road was already changing and wasn’t quite as After taking on a job with the local weekly, the South artistic as I remembered it. Beach Star, Jamie is given the opportunity to write the local “What’s Happening” column, providing all the juicy Can you summarize the story of your book for details on the various parties, late night antics, and ce- me? lebrity gossip. He immediately goes from reporting on the latest happenings to actually becoming somewhat of South Beach Star is a modern day Valley of the Dolls set in South Beach. I also like to compare it to Breakfast at a local celebrity himself. Tiffany’s because one of the characters reminds me of Throughout his journey, he lives a life of unlimited cock- Holly Golightly. The main character is Jamie Kidd. Kidd tails, drugs, and entertainment. It truly is a story of glam- is a thirty-something writer, who wakes up one morning orous debauchery at its finest, and Cubby does such an to discover that his lover has left town after cleaning out amazing job of capturing what the old South Beach once the bank account and leaving him heartbroken, penniless, and somewhat suicidal. Jamie makes the entirely was. sensible, or so he believes, decision to escape to South I was lucky enough to sit down with Cubby to learn more Beach where he finds success and quasi-celebrity as a about his new book and his life as a nightlife columnist in nightlife columnist for the South Beach Star, a weekly tabloid that covers the trendy South Beach scene and the SoBe. Check out what he had to say: celebrities that populate it. South Beach opens its arms to Jamie, who, like an actor taking on a new role, throws Where are you from and what attracted you himself into his fabulous new lifestyle, covering the noto SoBe? torious celebrity-studded party scene where nightly he mingles with beautiful shallow fashionistas, famous modI was born in Virginia but lived in New York (twice) and els, and wealthy jet-setters. His coveted lifestyle masks an Los Angeles (three times) before moving here. While liv- out-of-control roller-coaster ride of late-night parties and ing in Virginia, I made several trips to Miami with a DJ photo-ops, fueled by a gradual addiction to crystal meth. friend. He knew the whole rave scene and was booked Like many before him, Jamie loses control and falls victim for parties in Florida. I fell in love with South Beach. to his fast lifestyle.
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WIRE COVER: SOUTH BEACH STAR: A FICTIONAL STORY OF A REAL SCENE Remembering all the different events, venues, came part of that whole wonderful crazy nocturnal scene and personalities that inspired you could not that I was covering and it was an experience that I will have been easy. How did you prepare for that? never forget. I made many friends but it’s a lifestyle that is draining and physically exhausting. I saw many people I’ve always had a great memory and have saved all my come and go who let that lifestyle control them, like the old nightlife columns. I covered South Beach nightlife for main character in South Beach Star. Luckily I wasn’t one ten years, first for Wire and later for SunPost. In South of them. As far as coming full circle and writing for the Beach Star, there are pages of Kidd’s nightlife column in Wire again, Wire is certainly a different publication than which I have pulled actual portions from my old nightlife the Wire that I first worked for. Today I cover the arts and columns. You’ll read my coverage of the old days mixed not just for Wire. I write for several publications and I’m in with the fictional accounts written by Kidd. You have to the editor of miamiartzine.com, an online arts publicaremember that while the story in South Beach Star seems tion. real, it’s not. It begins with Kidd bleaching his hair white and preparing to go to a party at Madonna’s house. I For most of us in the scene, it is very easy to did bleach my hair white but there was no party at Ma- figure out who each of the characters were inspired by. What has been the response from donna’s house. Not that I ever attended. It’s all fiction. people who recognize themselves? The South Beach Star seems so much like Wire Magazine – which is actually South Beach’s It’s true that many of the characters in South Beach Star longest running weekly. How does it feel to are based on real people but as I’ve said before, their esgo from nightlife columnist to coming back to sences were used and the stories are fictionalized. I took cover the arts for Wire? their persona and molded it into a character that suited my needs and made them say and do things that the real Yes, South Beach Star was inspired by my time at Wire person would never do. For instance, one of the characbut South Beach Star is not really Wire. All the crazy ters was modeled after an associate of mine who was the things that happened at South Beach Star did not hap- nemesis of the main character, a bad guy, the villain so to pen at Wire. You have to realize, as a writer, you take speak. That character is so very different from the person a concept and go with it. The main character of South that he was modeled after. I went to a party the other Beach Star fled to South Beach heartbroken because a night and someone came up to me who had read South lover had left him. That certainly did not happen to me, Beach Star. One of the characters was based on her. She but I had to create a dramatic reason for Kidd to come thanked me and went on and on about how much she to South Beach. I covered nightlife for ten years. It was loved the book and told me how the book really caught a wonderful time but covering nightlife is a rough job. the essence of that time and brought back so many memYou’re really in the trenches so to speak because to cover ories. She realized that the character wasn’t really her nightlife well you have to become part of the scene. I be- but was based on her. I’ve mixed fictional characters with
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real people and some clubs have fictional names while I used the real names of other clubs, like Liquid and BASH, to give the book a sense of reality. There’s a scene in the book where Kidd goes into BASH and runs into Gerry Kelly, who was running the club at the time. Gerry takes him into the VIP section of BASH and introduces him to the actor Sean Penn. All fiction. I’ve dedicated the book to Gilbert Stafford, an old friend who has passed. Gilbert was an iconic and infamous door god who was very much a part of the scene at the time. Gilbert Stafford is a character in the book that becomes friends with the main character but it’s all fiction, every situation, every conversation they have. While the people that were around at that time may recognize the people that the characters are based on, the characters in the book are all fictional. Several people who have read the book have commented that they didn’t realize that I had gone through all that, referring to what Kidd had gone through. I didn’t. I think if I had gone through everything that Kidd had experienced I wouldn’t be standing here today. He really lived a whirlwind life and got wrapped up in the scene. While I was very much a part of the scene, I didn’t let it control my life. I never hit rock bottom like he did and I certainly didn’t…oops, I almost gave away the ending. When you go from being just another writer to a personality that people feel they know personally, it can be a little overwhelming. When was the moment that you realized you had become a SoBe personality? It’s so strange the label of being a SoBe personality or local celebrity. During that time there was another night-
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life writer, I won’t mention any names, who actually had South Beach Celebrity printed on his business card. I kept his card for years because I couldn’t believe someone would actually do that. I never thought of myself as a local celebrity even though photographers would photograph me for their pages in other publications. When I quit being an actor, I gave up my life in front of the camera, or so I thought, and always felt more comfortable behind the camera. But the actor is still there as I found out when I became part of an A&E television special called After Dark South Beach. It was pre-reality shows and it was a documentary that followed five people (photographer Seth Browarnik, Janet Jorgulesco, Elaine Lancaster aka James Davis, myself and a model who I don’t remember). I remember that I was wired for sound for 18 hours. The camera crew followed me everywhere starting during the day, and later as I prepared to go out, following me from club to club, and finally back home sitting at my computer to write my column. I must admit I came alive for the camera and even wore a wild hat that I borrowed for the occasion; one I would never wear normally. After Dark South Beach is now available as a DVD but it’s dated since it was shot in 2000 or 2001.
24 hours. It was basically a gay club with go-go dancers and such, but after the regular clubs closed everyone went there, even celebrities. One night I was standing at the bar and the owner of one of the hot straight clubs started talking to me. My column in the Wire covered the whole scene, gay and straight. It was his first visit to Hombre and he asked me if I’d ever been there before. Of course I had been there many times while covering the scene but for some reason I told him I had never been there. No sooner had the words left my mouth but one of the go-go boys, dancing on the bar, leans over and gives me a hug. “Hey Cubby,” he says, “I see you’re in your regular spot.” I turned to the nightclub owner and said, “I’ve never been here many times.” A line I used often.
When you think about that time in your life, with all the alcohol, drugs, and crazy nights, is there anything you regret? Is there anything you are most proud of?
Over the years, SoBe has evolved. How do you think the South Beach in your book is similar and different from today’s SoBe?
I have no regrets except I wish I had taken more photos, kept a journal, and started working out earlier. I’m proud of the book South Beach Star and wish I had written it sooner. I’m also very proud to be alive. What do you feel is the most scandalous story in your book? It was a wild time but I don’t feel any of the stories are scandalous. It’s fiction so there is no scandal. Now the real stories, which I probably will never share in print, those are scandalous. There are the sex stories, the drug stories, the stories of celebrities gone wild. You won’t hear any of those from me but there are lots of fun stories. There was an after-hours club called Hombre on Washington Avenue. I think alcohol was served there
Was there anything you were apprehensive about printing in the book? I was apprehensive about having the main character be so similar to me because I knew people would think it all was real. I wrote about what I knew and experienced and turned it into fiction. While some stories are based on real incidents, they all have been fictionalized.
South Beach is so very different from the South Beach in South Beach Star. South Beach was magical during that time. The nightlife community was very friendly and it was like a family. Everyone knew everyone and everyone looked after each other. It was a time when the club scene was all about fun. Now it’s all about making money. It’s a different era. I’m happy to have experienced the old South Beach.
in my life. Andrew Delaplaine, the original publisher of Wire is a mentor and a good friend. Elaine Lancaster, who was my nocturnal companion for years, is a dear friend. So many of the people listed in those columns have come and gone but many are still in my life. One of the great things about having the book come out and promoting it is that people from all over the country, many who were friends during that time, are coming out of the woodwork. I’m getting emails and calls from people who have read the book, who are thanking me for the memories. There’s even a page on FaceBook called South Beach Pioneers, where lots of the old timers are reminiscing about those glorious old days. Clubs like Warsaw, Kremlin, Hombre, 821, the Living Room, and Amnesia. It was a wonderful time. What has the response been like to your book so far? I’m getting a great response so far. Like I said, I can’t believe how many people I’ve reconnected with because of the book. Several people have told me that the book has really touched them. One person told me she cried. It’s basically a fun book but the ending is very emotional to me. I feel it’s like my story but it’s not. People that know me know that it’s not really my story. What other projects are you working on now? Every day I’m putting up new content on miamiartzine. com, covering the arts. And I’m working on two new novels Laurel Avenue, the crime novel, and Born Under A Star, a hilarious story about a dysfunctional Southern family. I’m also working on my first photography exhibition in ten years. It will be during Art Basel, I’ll keep you posted.
Do you still keep in touch with the people from your book?
Anything else you want Wire readers to know?
In South Beach Star there are pages of Kidd’s nightlife column throughout the book. The column is a mixture of Kidd’s world and excerpts from my real nightlife columns from that time. Many real people are mentioned. It was a wonderful time and I made lots of friends who are still
Yes, South Beach Star is available at Books & Books South Beach. It’s also available online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Keep checking my blog http://southbeachstarwriter.blogspot.com/ for updates on the launch party. If you like the book, please give me a review on Amazon.
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WIRED ON THE ARTS: AUGUST 18 - 31
BY JAMES CUBBY
AUGUST 18 - 31 Miami residents are never lacking for entertainment choices. Miami venues continue to offer an amazing variety of music, in-
cluding reggae, bluegrass & country, jazz, and world music. Performers booked for upcoming concerts include R&B musician Brian McKnight, Grammy Award-winner Alison Krauss, Reggae musician Matisyahu, world music performer Karina Iglesias, and the David Siegel Quintet. Theatre audiences are entertained year-round with an impressive roster of local and national productions ranging from Broadway touring companies to locally produced world premieres. Recent productions include Cirque Éloize iD, the bubbly ‘60s musical SUDS, the world premiere of So My Grandmother Died, Blah Blah Blah and Shakespeare’s Henry V. Miami continues to uphold its title as Festival City with a variety of festivals, including the 15th Brazilian Film Festival of Miami, XVI International Ballet Festival of Miami, and iDentity Festival, an electronic music festival.
CONCERTS
THEATRE
R&B musician Brian McKnight brings his show to the Fillmore Live at the Jackie Gleason Theatre on August 19. Brian McKnight is a multiinstrumentalist who plays nine instruments: piano, guitar, bass guitar, drums, percussions, trombone, tuba, flugelhorn, and trumpet.
Cirque Éloize iD, a spectacular, mind-blowing fusion of new theatrical circus and urban dance created by the great contemporary cirque director Jeannot Painchaude, continues its run at the Arsht Center thru September 4. Miami Beach Stage Door Theatre opens at the Byron Carlyle Theatre with a production of SUDS, a bubbly ‘60’s musical about romance in a Wash-ORama. This hilarious musical features vintage hits like “Chapel of Love” and “Don’t Make Me Over.” SUDS runs thru September 4.
Fans of Bluegrass & Country music are in for a treat as Alison Krauss, winner of 26 Grammy Awards, makes a special appearance at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on August 20. Reggae fans will not want to miss Matisyahu, who brings his tour to the Fillmore Live at the Jackie Gleason Theatre on August 25 at 8 p.m. The Jazz at MOCA series continues with jazz pianist Markus Gottschlich on August 26 at 8 p.m. These popular free outdoor concerts are held on the last Friday of each month at the Museum of Contemporary Art. The Bass Museum of Art also offers Hot Nights, Cool Jazz, a monthly jazz series, featuring the David Siegel Quintet on August 26. There’s even a complimentary happy hour. The Deering Estate’s Cabaret Concert Series offers an incredible roster of eclectic and world music artists performing in an intimate setting. Karina Iglesias (rhythm & blues, boleros, gospel, and hip-hop) performs on August 27 at 8 p.m.
Cirque Éloize iD
DANCE XVI International Ballet Festival of Miami, one of the most important ballet festivals in the country, comes to Miami from August 26 thru September 18 at various locations throughout Miami-Dade County. The festival features many prestigious international ballet companies. For more info visit www. internationalballetfestival.org.
Mad Cat Theatre Company presents the world premiere of So My Grandmother Died, Blah Blah Blah on August 19 at The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse. This comedy, written and directed by Paul Tei (Burn Notice), runs through September 10. Henry V, one of William Shakespeare’s most popular plays, comes to the stage of the New Theatre in Coral Gables. Henry V chronicles King Henry V’s war with France over land and titles. Henry V runs from August 26 thru September 11.
FILM 15th Brazilian Film Festival of Miami, set at the Colony Theatre, offers a schedule of films competing for the Cristal Lens Award, the most prestigious award in Brazilian cinema outside the country. The festival runs from August 19 – 27. For more info and complete schedule visit www.brazilianfilmfestival.com. The Gusman Center for the Performing Arts continues its Flickin’ Summer Movie Series with a screening of The Breakfast Club on August 25. The series showcases classic teen movies followed by an onstage dance party with DJ Mr. Pauer. 6 p.m. – midnight.
EVENTS Fans of electronic music will not want to miss the iDentity Festival, a one-day festival on August 25 at the Kipsch Amphitheatre in Bayfront Park. This festival features three stages of some of the hottest names in electronic music. Acts scheduled to perform include Kaskade, Steve Aoki, The Crystal Method, White Shadow, Jessie and the Toy Boys, The Disco Biscuits, Afrobeta, LA Riots, and Manufactured Superstars. For complete lineup and info visit www.idfestival.com. Submissions for Wired on the Arts should be sent to: cubby@wireweekly.com.
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VENUES Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts 1300 Biscayne Blvd., downtown Miami 305.949.6722 or www.arshtcenter.org Bass Museum of Art 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 305.673.7530 or www.bassmuseum.org Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 SW 5th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale 954.462.0222 or www.browardcenter.org Colony Theatre 1040 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach 305.674.1040 Deering Estate at Cutler 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami 305.235.1668 or www.deeringestate.org Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach 877.598.8690 or www.livenation.com Gusman Center for the Performing Arts - Olympia Theater 174 E. Flagler St., Miami 305.374.2444 or www.gusmancenter.org Klipsch Amphitheater at Bayfront Park 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami 877.598.8497 Light Box at Goldman Warehouse 404 NW 26th St., Miami 866.811.4111 or www.madcattheatre.org Miami Beach Stage Door Theatre at the Byron Carlyle Theatre 500 71st Street, Miami Beach 305.397.8977 or www.stagedoorfl.org Museum of Contemporary Art 770 NE 125th St., Miami 305.893.6211 www.mocanomi.org New Theatre 4120 Laguna St., Coral Gables 305.443.5909 www.new-theatre.org
WIRED ON: THE SCENE TIS’ THE SEASON TO “MAN-UP”
THE LORDS CABANA BOY POOL PARTY PHOTOS BY JUAN SACO MIRONOFF
If there’s one thing I wasn’t equipped with upon moving to Miami, it was a survival guide and how-to book on dealing with some of Miami’s “less sympathetic” residents. Even though honesty, courtesy, and empathy were all the rave while chewing crayons in elementary school – gold stars on weekly progress charts here are a bit harder to earn. Regardless of where you’ve arrived from – I’m sure you’ve noticed that the “gentlemen” here don’t operate on the same dating curriculum that others do in other gayborhoods. While I could elaborate on simple-minded men, peachy love advice, dating in the gay community, and sad love songs for days, it is all irrelevant as such advice will never be useful to anyone on the beach. Tis the season to “manup,” and put your guard up a little. Being sensitive where we live will get you nothing but a world of pain. Quit prioritizing love, men, and dating and start prioritizing you – be in a relationship with yourself, work on you, and exude confidence; only then will you be able to be in a relationship with someone else. It’s not the air we breathe, Grindr and its minions, and the “thirst” of your gay neighbors that’ll be the demise of your current dating situation, it’s really the insecurities between you and your partner. Cupid is on vacation ‘til the winter, and there’s no remedy for insensitivity nor summer lust. Take this time to work on you and have some fun. People always seem to find “love” when they stop looking for it. You can’t build the perfect man, but you can build the perfect you – a you that’ll ultimately attract a perfect match. There’s nothing more salty than a bitter queen, and there’s nothing more unattractive than being naïve. Using good judgment goes a long way on Miami Beach, not every twinkle in a man’s eye means something – let’s be realistic, it has nothing to do with us being gay, but has everything to do with us being men. The number one problem (alongside a plethora of other issues we “think” are important) is the misconception that the scene is the “promised land.” While finding “love” for the night, hour, weekend, or in a club restroom stall is completely realistic – it doesn’t extend much further than that. “Birds of a feather flock together,” so you may want to examine your surroundings before you aimlessly point fingers and debate about who the victim or culprit is. Miami Beach is long but she’s not wide, if you don’t want it publicized, don’t do it. If you have learned anything as a gay man, then you should know that a great number of gay men can’t hold water, let alone secrets. Learning how to disregard is a key factor in the ultimate survival of both your reputation and ego. Often times, we dwell on comments made or individuals that were not of great importance to us in the first place, and reading too much into them can cause an overabundance of unnecessary stress. Disregard child’s play, and let the “children” that entertain such pubescent things play. Upon repeatedly facing uncompromising situations with someone you are dating, local associates, and or friends – let them go. Doing so does not mean you are sour, nor does it mean either of you are a bad person; it just means that their part in your story is over – keep it moving. Being catty is not the least bit attractive, especially on a grown man with a career – leave that to the twinks or Muscle Mary’s. Try to be less uptight and avoid lingering on things that have no relevance to an amazing summer! “Man Up,” summer is nearing its end - so make the best of it boys! by Antwyone Ingram 15 | wire magazine | follow wire on facebook & twitter: visit www.wireweekly.com & click on the icons
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WIRED ON: MENTAL HEALTH MAKE YOUR LOVE A LASTING ONE!
CREATIVE MALE GRAND OPENING PHOTOS BY JESSE SPENCER
In my role as a psychologist, relationship therapist, and soon-to-be sex therapist (I am currently undergoing an additional year of specialized training and supervision to become approved by the State of Florida as a Board-Certified Sex Therapist), I am frequently asked the question, “How do I let them know I love them? I just don’t know how to do it!” Finding effective ways to express your love and affection are necessary in any meaningful intimate relationship. Relating successfully to another person requires a set of skills that can be learned. For some GLBT people, this learning may not have happened while growing up due to a lack of healthy gay role models. Also, frequently gay men and women do not learn these important skills early in development due to a need to repress loving feelings due to family and societal pressures. A common characteristic of relationships that last is that the partners regularly demonstrate that they care about each other. They make it a point to say and do things that let each other know they are loved and cared for. Relationships take effort. I often hear people say, ‘What’s the point of being with someone if there’s so much work involved?’ or ‘If she really loved me, she would know what I need and give it to me.’ It may be easy or appear seamless for some couples, where little talking is needed and the partners seem to ‘get’ one another automatically. But this is actually not as common as one might think. Most relationships require intentional communication in order for the couple’s wants and needs to be met. By intentional I mean purposeful, direct, and specific, as in: “I would like us to have more alone time together,” or “I felt hurt by that comment you made at lunch and would like to ask that you not use that term any longer.” Holding onto the myth that couples who are in love just automatically know each other and understand each other’s needs, is a setup for failure and disappointment, not to mention arguments and hurt feelings. It’s unproductive and frustrating to throw a temper tantrum because your other half did something annoying, when upon looking back you realize that you didn’t effectively inform them of your needs. Our partners and spouses are not mind-readers. Loving someone does not bestow a special power that allows you to automatically know what a person wants without talking. Couples who have been together for many years continue to learn new things about one another every day. Think about it this way: It’s true in almost all areas of life. We are more likely to get what we need and want in life if we ask for it. The same goes in relationships. (By the way, this goes for all relationships, both romantic and non-romantic.) Our loved ones need help in knowing how to be there for us. By being verbal and direct—in a nice way—about what we need and expect, we give them a chance to feel good about themselves for loving us better, and we benefit by feeling understood and loved. It’s a win-win! Keep in mind that communicating your wants and needs has to be done in a respectful, assertive way, in which you take responsibility for your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and do not place blame or expectation on the other person. Also, it is important to remember that asserting yourself, or telling your partner what you want or need, does not mean that your partner is supposed to do anything about it. You have every right to express your feelings, but no right to expect anything specific in return. How they receive what you share, and whether they take any action in response to it, are completely up to them. Couples are more likely to choose to do things differently for one another once they have been given the opportunity to feel compassion for their partner. Being direct and assertive (as opposed to passive-aggressive) with our loved ones allows them to feel that compassion, and puts us in a better position to have our needs met in a meaningful, lasting way. It’s not as hard as you may think to ramp-up the LOVE and make it last! Dr. Gregg A. Pizzi, Licensed Psychologist, specializes in the Emotional Health & Wellness of the GLBT community. An Imago Relationship Therapist and HIV Psychologist Trainer, he can be reached at 1.888.DRPIZZI or www.drpizzi.com The content of this article is for informational purposes only. Reliance upon the information contained herein does not create a professional relationship, nor is the information intended to provide psychological evaluation or treatment. 16 | wire magazine | follow wire on facebook & twitter: visit www.wireweekly.com & click on the icons
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DISCOTEKKA DARE TO BE BARE UNDERWEAR PARTY PHOTOS BY JUAN SACO MIRONOFF
THIS WEEK THURSDAY, August 18 JOHNNY’S MIAMI: Tonight is the premiere of Miami’s hottest new Latin night. With shows by Teresita la Caliente and Marytrini, you can bet this is going to be one entertaining night! Enjoy free cuba libres and Coronas before midnight and an underwear contest at 1 a.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 a fabulous night, 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 Pride, 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 19 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: Calling all Leos and Virgos for the Good Bye Leos; Hello Virgo Party, hosted by Thomas Barker and Mark Haines. Leos and Virgos get their first Finlandia vodka cocktail for free! Spend the evening with Pussila and DJ Latrice, while enjoying $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!
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Fridays with DJ Mac spinning a true open format of music and videos, while Score’s hottest Go-Go boys work the speaker boxes. SATURDAY, August 20 DISCOTEKKA: Downtown Miami’s only gay dance party delivers one hell of a shindig every Saturday night as Discotekka divas Vegas Dion, TP Lords, Sasha Sky, and Victoria Sky entertain and mesmerize the crowd while international DJs keep up the beat. 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: Back Door Bamby presents a night of insane beats with DJs Ray Milian, Ryan Evans, Carmel Ophir, and Wasabi. 30 NE 14th Street, Miami. SUNDAY, August 21 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 the afternoon Iced Tea Dance with DJ Bill Hallquist with $5 Long Island Ice Teas and $3 Budweisers. 62 NE 14th Street, Downtown Miami.
SCORE: The Penny Back Boyz host the weekly Friday night party Filthy Gorgeous
MOVA: It’s time for one of the wildest parties in SoBe, as the Penny Back Boyz and
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PALACE BRUNCHIC & T-DANCE 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 22 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: SCORE: Swing Swing by by for for one one of of the the best best happy happy hours hours in in Miami Miami Beach Beach where where all all drinks drinks are are 1/2 1/2 price, price, followed followed by by Video Video Freak Freak where where you you can can request request your your favorite favorite music music videos videos and and enjoy enjoy $5 $5 vodka vodka cocktails, cocktails, $7 $7 martinis martinis and and $3 $3 beers. beers. No No cover. 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 Loun ge 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. TUESDAY, August 23 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.
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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 24 THE LORDS: Enjoy a boozy take on oldschool pastimes such as Twister, Spin the Bottle, and strip-Texas Hold ‘Em, along with college frat house favorites Beer Pong and Flip Cup and classics Connect Four and Jenga. 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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