On Friday November 9th,Noche Latina
Fridays presents Alyssa Kartiar’s (Miss Noche Latina 2007)
Birthday Extravaganza. The Show will star Erika Norell, Alyssa Kartiar,
and special guest Charisse (Miss Noche Latina Elite).In the
Main Room DJ Lannier will be spinning the hottest mix of Salsa, Merengue,
Raggaeton and Latin sounds and in the video lounge DJ Oliver will be
spinning Brazilian favorites accompanied by his famous videos. Doors open at
9pm, and they feature
FREE DRINKS from 9 till 11pm, FREE Parking for over 500 carsand
the Hottest Latin Go Go Papi’s from 11pm till close. Noche Latina
Fridays is now held at Steel Multiplex Nightclub which is located at
1951 NW 9th Avenue
(powerline). For
more information go to
www.nochelatinafridays.com
Evolution
at Score presents DJ/Producer Hector Fonseca on Friday Nov 9th
with performances by Alan T. In addition DJ Ruben will be spinning
in the Crème Lounge. On Saturday Nov 10th in the Main
Room “One World” presents Angelique Ali singing live with DJ’s
Bruno & Mike Perez. And in the Crème Lounge Siren presents a “Scorpio
Bash” where all Scorpio’s with ID will get free sting shots. Guest DJ
Dimples will be spinning the best in House, Hip Hop and Dance music.
As the countdown
to Art Basel and all the related events begins, the Artist at 1st
& 21st Studios, open their doors one more time during the
Wynwood Gallery Walk. Their collective efforts, leading the 1st &
21st Studios to become a significant part of Miami Arts, will be
displayed and shared with guest on a one to one basis. During their event of Saturday NOV 10th.Morgan Blittner, Daniel Fila, Andru
John, Robert Stern, Gerry Stecca and Alex Vigilante, will be at hand to
present and share insights about their work, life as artists and future plans.
Their work covers a wide spectrum from Glass work, Paintings, Sculpture,
Photography and Installations. Guest will be able to take a peek at work in
progress as well as enjoy completed works and complimentary refreshments and
music, as well as a live performance by local young singer Nohemie Joanis.
The event will take place at 2045 NW 1st
AveMiami
from 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm.
Entrance is located on 21st st.
Flamingo Auto Group South,
the South Florida chapter of the Lambda Car Club International invites
you join them for their Annual Judged Classic Car Show. Once again the
car show will be held at the Sheraton Yankee Trader on Fort Lauderdale
Beach on Saturday - November 10, between 11:00am - 3:00pm. This
will be the 5th year the South Florida Car Club will be been hosting this
national event on the beach. This is a tri-region show with their sister
regions in Tampa/St Pete and Orlando. Along with national members from the
Lambda Car Club who come to Fort Lauderdale for a weekend of sun, fun and boys
showing off their toys! The car show is open to the public to come see the cars,
and meet the drivers and vote for their favorite vehicle for the "Peoples Choice
Award". There will be food and beverages and DJ Bill Nichols will be
spinning your favorite oldies! For further information on the event, or joining
the car club email:
FlamingoCarClub@aol.com or visit their
website at:
www.FlamingoAutoGroupSouth.com.
Danceteria Saturdays
at Steel presents DJ Lydia Prim on Saturday November 10
with $3.50 well and Domestic and a $10 Beer Bust all night long.
The Coliseum presents
DJ David Knapp this Saturday November 10, along with the
White Lounge that is hosted by Mizz Cori and features bar top drag
with Erika Norell and TP Lords, with DJ’s TPromix and
Laritza.
On Sunday November 11Click at Dek 23 presents DJ Roxx and DJ Bill Kelly’s
birthday bash along with the victory party for TP Lords and Victoria
Michaels winning Miss Florida at Large and Miss Florida.
Join The Center for
Positive Connections and Bristol Meyers Squibb as they launch their
Broward County Educational Lecture Series at Food Among the Flowers (2345
Wilton DriveWilton
Manors) on Monday,
November 12,
at 6:30p.m.Call
305-891-2066 to RSVP by November 9, or send an email to
giving@positiveconnections.org
(Be sure to include your name, phone number and # attending)
On
Wednesday November 14thBuzz Magazine & Steel invite you to
"Kick Off" the holidays....featuring Marvin Nathan from The Nanny series,
Cashetta, Misty Eyes Tiffany Arieagus, and others....50/50 raffles, gift
baskets and silent auction.....benefiting Shadowood II, Inc. If you can
help by donating an item for the raffle please call 954-462-3719
to make arrangements for pick up or delivery.....Shadowood II, Inc established
in 1994 exclusively helps to provide an answer to the ongoing need of the
homeless and/or indigent men and women living with HIV/AIDS.
Rock music, cheap drinks, and
no cover. In the mood for a new Friday night spot? Rockstar is a new low class
Friday night shindig brought to you by Edison Farrow. Good boys get to
bed early while the bad boys are out causin' trouble! Guest DJs rock this joint.
Go-Go Boys with an attitude, Domino’s pizza delivery at midnight! Rockstar
Fridays is a new "low rent" night coming on Friday, November 16th
at The Boom Boom Room (423 16th Street
in Miami Beach) with doors opening at 9pm.
On Friday Nov 23
and Saturday Nov 24 (Thanksgiving Weekend) Cupids presents
Johnny Castle performing live, with 3 shows nightly at 10pm, 1130pm and
1am.
On
Sunday November 25th, Alfred productions &
Vela productions presents Trojan Sundays at
Gem Nightclub (671 Washington Avenue). More info in the coming
weeks.
SAVE
will be hosting a reception on the evening of Wednesday November 28,
at Northern Trust Bank of Florida (700 Brickell Ave, Downtown Miami) from
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
in honor of the historic actions of the Mayor and Commissioners of the City of
Miami Beach who approved legislation: (i) establishing a Domestic Partnership
Registry for residents of the City ; (ii) offering protections for the
transgender community and (iii) requiring City contractors to provide equal
benefits for Domestic Partners.
Holiday Party "Tea
Cruise" will take place on Sunday, December 2nd starring
Joe Posa as Joan Rivers. All tickets are $20 with reservation by Wednesday, November 7th, and to make the reservation call
Peter at 954-649-1107.
The cruise will also star DJ Marcio and the hot boys. This is the season
to see all the fabulous holiday lights on the intracoastal aboard the "Tea
Cruise". For more detail go to www.GayTeaCruise.com Bon Voyage!
In an effort to continue
promoting the story of the Great American Songbook, Bob Lappin and The Palm
Beach Pops have included a new chapter with new characters in their
first-of-its-kind “Contemporary Composers” concert series, celebrating
works by some of America’s most beloved contemporary composers including
Barry Manilow, Michele LeGrande, Billy Joel, John Lennon, Paul McCartney & John
Williams. Unlike other “books” – this one is a never-ending story.
The Great
American Songbook refers to the music of
Broadway
musical theater, the
Hollywood
musical, and
Tin Pan Alley,
in a period that begins roughly in the
1920s and
tapers off around 1960 with the coming of
rock and roll.
Some of the classic songwriters associated with the Songbook include Cole
Porter, George Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and Duke Ellington.
A few of the performers include Ella Fitzgerald,
Fred Astaire,
Bing Crosby,
Tony Bennett,
Judy Garland,
Frank Sinatra,
Johnny Mathis,
Barbra Streisand,
Sammy Davis, Jr.andMel Tormé.In addition, many
of this season’s performers with the Palm Beach Pops are the exciting new
up-and-comers of our generation. Gary Mauer, nationally known singer, will
perform some of Manilow’s most popular hits such as Copacabana, I Write
the Songs, MandyandCan’t Smile Without You at the
“Contemporary Composers” concerts. Gary Mauer most recently starred in the
Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera, playing the
leading role of Raoul.This series will
also feature the winner of the first-ever Palm Beach PopStar competition.
Bob Lappin and the Palm Beach Pops will open with their “Contemporary
Composers” concert series on November 8 and 9 at 8:00 p.m. at the
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach.
Tickets are $25 to $85 and available by calling 561.832.7469 or visiting
www.palmbeachpops.org. The series
continues on November 10, 12 and 13 at 8:00 p.m. at the Carole and Barry Kaye
Performing Center for the Arts at FAU in Boca Raton. Tickets are $27 to $65
and are available by calling 800.564.9539 or visiting
www.palmbeachpops.org. For additional
information, call 561.832.7677 or visit
www.palmbeachpops.org. With this
on-going tale to be told, The Palm Beach Popswill continue collaborating from many angles to
bring the story of the Great American Songbook to South Florida
for all ages to enjoy and appreciate.
Suzanne
Westenhoefer
The Laugh Out Loud
comedy series brings the first of several Comedians to South Florida this
season. Funny girl, Suzanne Westenhoefer will be performing at 7:30 p.m.
on Friday, November 9th, in the Aldo New River Room of the
Broward Performing Arts Center along with special guest, Daisy
Deadpetals, the hardest working queen in the business. Fearless, Bold,
Sparkly, and Hilarious, that’s Suzanne Westenhoefer in a nutshell. She’s made a
career out of telling the truth. And, the truth is, life is funny (and no one is
off limits). Suzanne tells stories that leave audiences in stitches. Suzanne
works mostly unscripted, so when she hits the stage it’s an unpredictable,
original night of comedy magic. Since winning her first comedy competition on a
dare in the early 1990s, Suzanne’s career has taken off. Suzanne stars nightly
on the GSN’s remake of the classic game show, “I’ve Got a Secret,”
entertaining audiences as the “token girl” on a hilarious all-gay panel with
ex-Major League Baseball player Billy Bean, radio icon Frank DeCaro
and Broadway’s Jermaine Taylor. Notable television appearances include “The
Late Show with David Letterman,” “HBO Comedy Special”, “Politically
Incorrect with Bill Maher,” “Evening at the Improv,” “Caroline’s
Comedy Hour,” “Arli$$” and more. Her live comedy special “A Night
at the Village” runs on LOGO
and Bravo. She frequently appears as a commentator on E!, VH1 and
Country Music Television. Her life in comedy was chronicled in the
documentary “Laughing Matters” (2004). Daisy Deadpetals started her
career when she was 6 years old performing as Madonna and Cyndi Lauper to the
neighborhood kids. You can now catch her headlining the insanely popular “Life’s
A Drag” every Sunday at Voodoo Lounge in Fort Lauderdale.
The rest of the week she is performing, hosting or DJ at the hottest clubs
across South Florida. Daisy keeps the audience guessing whether she is
performing in Drag or doing stand-up, you will never know what she cooks up
next. There will be an after party at New Moon in Wilton Manors where all
attendees will enjoy a free drink with their ticket stub and get to mix and
mingle with Suzanne. Sponsored by: New Moon, Hilton, Gay 411, She Magazine,
Markslist, Noche Latina Fridays, Pandora Events and Kitty's Toy Box To order
tickets: Which are $30 for all seating In person visit the Autonation Box Office
at the Broward Performing Arts Center By phone call the Box Office at (954)
462-0222 or Online at www.browardcenter.org.
Witness the evolution of fashion with LuxLIFE
Fashion Evolution, an exclusive, world-class runway event that taps into South
Florida’s unique and trendsetting luxury lifestyle on Nov. 10-11
at the prestigious Designer Center
of the Americas (1855 Griffin
Road, Dania). Weekend passes, day passes and tickets to individual runway shows
are available at
Luxe Life Fashion Website. LuxLIFE will
showcase the finest in South Florida luxury lifestyle fashion, including
sumptuous evening wear, casual daywear, cruisewear, breezy loungewear and sexy
swimwear for both women and men. Luxsumers™ will be inspired by full, fresh
Spring 2008 collections of 30-60 pieces from 14 of South Florida’s hottest new
designers. Featured designers are Slavica, Little Boy Blue, Bernard
Holley, G.O.A.T., JiLoU, Zoo 14, Eva Danielle, Rachel Lym, Azucar, Nazly
Villamizar, Arroyo, Carmelita Couture, Bodygear, and Underwraps.
LuxLIFE supports BeadforLife, a poverty eradication project providing female
artisans in Uganda with a North American outlet for gorgeous, handcrafted
jewelry and bags. WHEN: Nov. 10-11, 1-7 p.m. both days (doors open at 1
p.m.; first runway show begins 2 p.m.; shows run 45 minutes; last runway show
begins 6:30 pm). LuxLIFE is produced by Fierté Cosmetics and Posche Models and
sponsored by Pisco Montesierpe and Marine Max.
Nicki E.
Grossman Presented Tourism Diva Award
At the recent General
Members’ Meeting of the Rainbow Alliance, held on Tuesday, October 16, at
the Atlantic Hotel on Fort Lauderdale
Beach, Nicki E. Grossman, president of the Greater Fort Lauderdale
Convention & Visitors Bureau (GFLCVB) was presented the Tourism Diva Award. On
behalf of the Rainbow Alliance, the 56+ member gay and gay friendly lodging and
hospitality organization, Richard Gray, owner of the Royal Palms
Resort and a founding member of the alliance, made the presentation to Ms.
Grossman. Ms. Grossman was recognized by the organization for her tireless
efforts in promoting Greater Fort Lauderdale as a gay friendly destination.
Grossman has also played a key role in creating Greater Fort Lauderdale's new
brand image - the image of a sophisticated, cosmopolitan vacation destination
offering world-class cultural events, year-round recreation, fine dining, and
first-rate entertainment. “We have been very fortunate to work with the
Rainbow Alliance as we recognize the significance and economic value of the GLBT
market,” commented Grossman in her address to the group during the meeting.
With its newly appointed Board of Directors, the Rainbow Alliance will carry on
its work toward becoming a leader in the hospitality and lodging industry and
continue to work closely with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors
Bureau. Over $450,000 has been earmarked in the upcoming year’s CVB budget to promote Greater Fort Lauderdale as the premier
gay destination in the United States.
Another source of funding
comes from Visit Florida, the official tourism marketing corporation for the
state of Florida. Nicki E. Grossman was recently named its Chairperson for
2007-2008 and confirmed that $175,000 has been allocated toward promoting
Florida to gay and lesbian visitors. Visit Florida markets and facilitates
travel to and within Florida for the benefit of its residents, economy and
travel and tourism industry. Roger Handevidt, Chairman of the Rainbow
Alliance, is grateful for the partnership that the Rainbow Alliance enjoys with
the county’s top tourism promotion organizations. “Our vision for the future
would not be possible without the support of the GFLCVB and Visit Florida,”
Handevidt stated. If you would like more information about the Rainbow Alliance,
please contact Jennifer Morales at (305) 519-1876 or via e-mail to
jennifer@sidelinessports.com. For more
information on Visit Florida, visit
www.visitflorida.com. For more
information on Greater Fort Lauderdale, contact the Greater Fort Lauderdale
Convention & Visitors Bureau, 100 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 200, Fort
Lauderdale, FL 33301, visit
www.sunny.org or call 800-22-SUNNY (in
the U.S. and Canada).
10
Years of Instinct
Lights! Candles! Birthday cake!
Instinct magazine is happy—and so proud—to celebrate 10 years of publishing with
its 4th annual Leading Men issue. November’s Instinct honors 25 outstanding men
within the gay community, including best-selling author Armistead Maupin,
funny man Alec Mapa, Hairspray composer Marc Shaiman, and NBA
hoopster and dream date, John Amaechi, who tells the magazine why it’s so
important to stand up and stand strong for GLBT causes. “I think sometimes
people look at the problems around us, and they’re so daunting you don’t even
know where to start. I had that very same feeling. But the fact is—partly it’s
my flaw of being a bit arrogant—I just wanted to jump in there and change it
anyway.” Instinct also looks back at the last decade with a five-page
pictorial of all its covers from 1997 to now. You’ll see 10 years of handsome
gay men and many a milestone: Instinct was the first gay publication to feature
Amazing Race winner Reichen Leimkuhl on its cover; America’s Next Top
Model stars Jay Manuel and Tyra Banks also graced the front of the
mag during the show’s first season, and Project Runway’s Tim Gunn landed
the cover of 2006’s Leading Men issue. Other exclusive celebrity cover stories
over the years have included J.P. Calderon from Survivor and
The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency, Ross “The Intern” Mathews from
The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, as well as pop music divas Beyoncé and
Gwen Stefani. Additionally, on the eve of World AIDS Day, the November
issue highlights legendary singer Annie Lennox who shares her thoughts on
why using her music to bring global awareness to HIV/AIDS is so important: “When
[Nelson] Mandela personally described it [the worldwide HIV/AIDS pandemic] as a
‘genocide’—with the accrued death rate amounting to more than the numbers of
both World Wars put together—I was profoundly affected. It was then that I
decided to really get on board and do whatever I could to help bring attention
to this completely unacceptable situation.” To celebrate its 10th
anniversary and their November issue’s amazing heroes, Instinct is throwing two
gala parties. Festivities are scheduled in New York and Los Angeles. Both
parties will be attended by Instinct Leading Men, Hollywood celebrities,
VIPs…and, of course, a birthday cake!
Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Seeks Festival Development & Operations Director
The Miami Gay & Lesbian Film
Festival (MGLFF)
is seeking a Festival Development & Operations Director to work in their
South Beach office. The Festival Development & Operations Director works in
collaboration with the Festival/Program Director to plan and execute the
production of the annual ten-day Festival as well as year-round special events,
and reports directly to the Board of Directors. In addition, the Festival
Development and Operations Director is responsible for the supervision and
management of the Operations Manager, a full-time support staff member, plus
additional temporary/seasonal employees. The Festival Development and
Operations Director is part of a small team of staff that plan and execute the
production of MGLFF's two main programs: (1) the annual ten-day Festival Event
and (2) the year-round Screening Series. Currently in it's 10th year, the Miami
Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is preparing for a year full of exciting
opportunities and growth including a special one time $50,000 matching fund
pledge for a $100,000 campaign, the launch of the Fort Lauderdale Gay &
Lesbian Film Festival and a highly anticipated LGBT conference for film and
media industry professionals. The Festival Development and Operations Director
works with the Festival/Program Director and Board of Directors to implement
creative strategies geared towards fulfilling our visions and reaching new
audiences and funding sources. We are seeking candidates who have 3-5 years of
development/marketing experience, and is comfortable with multi-tasking. The
ideal candidate must be an aggressive fundraiser with strong communication
skills in order to obtain corporate sponsorship, successfully pursue individual
philanthropy, and be able to research, write and procure government/foundation
grants. Eligible candidate must be comfortable with the daily management of
finances, cash flow, and interpreting income/expense projections and
expenditures. An ideal candidate should have strong inter-personal skills in
order to develop existing and identify new high level members. You must possess
strong organizational skills. A background in film and/or non-profit management
is considered a major plus. This is a full-time position with a pay range and
benefits package that is commensurable to experience. The Miami Gay & Lesbian
Film Festival promotes and enforces an active policy of equal employment
opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
age, national origin, sexual orientation or disability. Candidate must be
legally able to work in the United States. No telephone calls or faxes.
Resumes and a cover letter should be submitted on or before Friday, November 9th
at 6pm to MGLFF Board Chair Franc Castro via email:
fcastro@mglff.com
Naked
Grape Wine School
Naked
Grape Wine Company
is pleased to announce the first Naked Grape Wine School.
They have been working with Greg Rivera, certified sommelier, and have
put together a class that they are sure will be fun and informative. The class
will be held at The Naked Grape Wine Bar on Monday evenings from 7:00PM until
9:00PM, beginning January 14, and ending on March 3. The class
syllabus will be as follows: 1. Introduction to Wine Tasting 2. France 3. Italy
4. USA 5.
Spain/Portugal 6. Southern Hemisphere (Australia/New Zealand, South Africa 7. Central
Europe (Germany, Austria, Hungary) 8. Wine Dinner. Whether you know a lot about
wine, very little about wine, or are just curious to know more, this class will
offer something for everyone. The cost of the class is $300 per person. This
will include all hand-out materials, component tasting materials, all wines that
will be sampled and tasted, and all food samples. An additional $100 will cover
the optional Wine Dinner that will end the class. This dinner will be held at a
restaurant and will include all courses and wine pairings for each course. The
wine dinner time and location will be announced during the course of the class.
If you are interested in signing up for the class, or if you would like more
information, please call the wine bar at 954-563-5631. At this point they will be taking reservations--no
money due yet!--to gauge the interest level for the class. So talk to your
significant other and/or your friends, and consider something new in the New
Year. Treat yourself to a fun and informative class about our favorite
subject--wine!
The Galleria
to Host Community Event
The Galleria
at Fort Lauderdale will once again be the hot spot for another great community
event benefiting local charities on Thurs., Nov. 29, from 6-9 p.m.
A fun night of shopping, fashion and more is on the ticket for this fun-raiser
benefiting ArtServe, Bonnet House Museum &
Gardens, Gay and Lesbian Community Center of South Florida, Gilda’s Club and
Women in Distress.
“This is one of our most exciting endeavors with the opportunity to partner
with five local organizations that fulfill different needs in our community,”
said Melissa Milroy, director of marketing at The Galleria at Fort
Lauderdale. “Men of Style Shopping Night will be perfect for those who want
to enjoy holiday shopping, while supporting one of their favorite causes and
recognizing five leading men.” The Galleria’s Men of Style Shopping Night
would not be complete without the recognition of five leading men who are making
a difference in our community: Frank Bialaszewski, Bonnet House
Preservation Society Publicity Chair and special agent with the Florida Office
of Agricultural Law Enforcement; Peter Finley, advocate for domestic
violence victims and professor of sport administration at Nova Southeastern
University; Armando Leighton, Board President of Gilda’s Club South
Florida and owner of CRS Jet Spares; Steven Sylvester, successful
contemporary artist and supporter of ArtServe and Dean Trantalis,
successful attorney, GLCC Founders member and former City of Fort Lauderdale
Commissioner. In the tradition of great events at The Galleria, Men of Style
will soar to new heights. Attendees will enjoy delicious tastes compliments of
select local restaurants including The Melting Pot and P.F. Chang’s
China Bistro and a variety of wine and spirits stations courtesy of Crown
Wine & Spirits and Blue Martini. Also, an overflowing chocolate
fountain compliments of Winn-Dixie is sure to boost anyone’s energy to
shop, shop and shop. Each ticket purchaser will receive a passport of savings
with exclusive offers from the mall’s leading stores and restaurants.
Restaurants such as The Capital Grille will offer a complimentary
appetizer for a future visit, while select stores such as Macy’s, Mayors,
Sephora, Renu
Skin Center and
Victoria’s Secret will offer 10-20% off savings or free the Galleria’s Men
of Style Shopping Night gift offers. The passport of savings will be valid
during the Men of Style Shopping Night, plus some offers will be valid through
Dec. 2. Attendees will also be treated to even more great sights and sounds with
a special performance by the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus, the jazz
duo of Davis and Dow and others. Plus, Dillard’s will present a
men’s fashion show to include the “men of style’ honorees making their runway
debut. Lead sponsors of Men of Style Shopping Night include the Signature
Grand, Dillard’s and Crown Wine & Spirits. “The Signature Grand is
known for its outstanding support of area not-for-profit organizations,”
said Michael Berry, general manager of the Signature Grand. “We are
proud to partner with The Galleria this holiday season to further extend our
commitment to this great community.” Beyond this event, The Galleria will
offer shoppers the opportunity to give this holiday season to ArtServe, Bonnet
House Museum & Gardens, Gay and Lesbian Community Center of South Florida,
Gilda’s Club South Florida and/or Women in Distress. Special giving envelopes
will be available at the Guest Service Desk located on the upper mall level
across from Dillard’s from November 30 through December 24. Tickets for The
Galleria’s Men of Style Shopping Night on Thurs, Nov. 29 from 6-9 p.m. are $40
in advance and $50 at the event. Complimentary valet parking during the event is
an additional benefit to ticket purchasers. For more information, call The
Galleria at 954-564-1036 or visit
www.galleriamall-fl.com. Tickets can also be purchased directly from any of
the participating organizations. The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, originally
known as the Sunrise Shopping Center until 1980 when it was enclosed,
redeveloped and renamed, is the largest and most popular upscale regional
shopping center in Broward
County. Its multi-million dollar renovation project introduced a new level of
merchandising, ambiance and sophistication and secured The Galleria’s position
as one of South Florida's premier retail destinations. The center is managed by
Kravco Simon. Located at 2414 East Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, The
Galleria is close to the beach, downtown, hotels, resorts and the Greater Fort
Lauderdale Convention Center and is easily accessible from Sunrise Boulevard,
U.S. Highway 1 (Federal Highway), Interstate 95, Interstate 595, and U.S.
Highway A1A (Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.). It is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
Mon. through Sat. and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sun. Restaurants enjoy later hours.
The
Simple Life Thursdaysat
Buck15 Lounge
is featuring a casting and party for Another Gay Movie 2.
Casting is from 8pm to 11pm. Another Gay Movie 2 Party is from 11pm - 3am so get
ready to strut your stuff with the fashionistas. Hot hip-hop, dance and pop
tracks by DJ Daisy D with Door Diva Chyna, and free admission. To
avoid the lines, arrive before 11PM. Buck15
Lounge is located at
707 Lincoln Lane South Beach (above
Miss Yip's Chinese Cafe).
On Sunday November 11Gary Santis
in association with Babylon Tea Dance and Noche Latina T Dance
presents “Military T
Dance & Ball”
from 4pm
to 4am
at Voodoo Lounge.
The doors open for T dance at 4pm and features DJ Bill Hallquist
in the main room, DJ
Miik spinning Disco on the patio and DJ Roque
spinning you Latin favorites in the Envy room. Admission is only $8 for member
and $10 for non members (from 4 till10pm). The T dance also features
performances by Mizz
Cori
in the main room and Vegas Dion in the Latin room along with the now
famous Best Butt Contest. Starting at 11pm, DJ Chad Jack
takes over the turntables with a special midnight show of “Lifes
a Drag.”
Admission after 10pm is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.
Grand Opening Of Revolution in
Orlando
On Thursday November 15,
Paul Hugo of Saint and Coliseum fame presents the Grand
Opening of
Revolution Nightclub Orlando (375 South Bumby Avenue). This will be a black carpet event, and in the
Majestic Lounge they will feature a cast like no other with Mistress
Danielle Hunter (Miss Continental Elite 2007/8). For VIP/Bottle service and
reservations call 407- 228-9911
Miss Florida Continental 2007
On Monday November 19th
at Azucar Nightclub in South Miami Samantha Perez presents the
annual Miss Florida Continental, Miss Florida Continental Plus and the
Miss Florida Continental Elite Pageants starting at 9pm sharp. The night
will star the current reigning Miss Continentals Necole Luv Dupree (reg),
Tajma Hall (Plus) and Danielle Hunter (Elite) as well as the
current reigning Miss Florida Continentals Vegas Dion (Reg) and Diva
(Elite), as well as Erika Norell, Gina Di’Angelo, Electra
and Nikki Adams. For tickets or other information call 954-327-8148.
Mark's List presents
the best of Florida in a weekly
LGBT Top Ten List. Categories
include everything from best pizza and
LGBT movies to hottest bartenders and
Go-Go dancers. So check out our
Book of Tens and find the best of
the best.
OnWednesday - Nov. 21, from7pm - 11pm they present the Pre -
Woof Fest Welcome Party at Humpys Pizza (2244 Wilton Dr) for all the
early arrivals and local friends, make sure to come out for a bite and a fun
time. Then later that night they present the Best Butt Contest at
Ramrod bar from 11 pm - 2 am and help them pick out the hottest buns in
town. Then on Thursday - Nov. 22, they present Splash! Pool
Party & Thanksgiving Dinner from2 pm - 6 pm at the The Schubert
Resort (855 NE 20 Ave ) with Music provided by DJ Sol with a cover of
$15. Then the night ends at Ramrod from 11pm to 2am with a Woof ! Bulge
contest. This is sure to be a HARD competition so make sure to come
and cheer on your favorite bulge. Then on Friday Nov 23, from 1 pm
- 5 pm they present Shine! Pool Party at the Schubert for a day
full of Sun, Music and testosterone with DJ Lee Majors. Admission is
$20.00. Then Friday night Bound South presents "The Leather Masked ball 2"
from 8pm to 3am with music provided by renowned DJs such as DJ DeMarko
of New York and DJ Lydia Prim of Ft. Lauderdale, as well as a performance
by singer Brian Kent. Proceeds will evenly benefit The Stonewall
Library & Archives in Fort Lauderdale,
and the Leather Archives & Museum in Chicago.
There will be a VIP pre-cocktail reception beginning at 8PM, silent auctions and music. The event will take place at
Uncles. Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the door, $35 for
VIP in advance, and $45 for VIP at the door. Reserved Tickets will be held on a
"WILL CALL" basis on 11/23/07 at UNCLE'S, or on sale at Leatherwerks
(1226 NE 4th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304, 954-761-1236) prior to the event.
Then on Saturday Nov. 24, from Noon - 5 pm they present Wet
Woof! Pool Party at the
Schubert Resort.
Refreshing pool and sexy men set the ambiance for a sizzling fun afternoon with
Music by the amazing talents of DJ SOL.
Admission is $20.00. Then Saturday night they present a Dance Party from 11pm
till 3am with the DJ and Location to be announced. Then on Sunday November
25, from1 pm - 5 pm
is The Club Day atThe Club @ Ft.
Lauderdale. The Club in Ft. Lauderdale and its state of the arts facility is
once again opening up their doors for all of us to have a wild, sizzling
afternoon. No membership needed for this special event.Buffet will be
served at 2 pm and lockers are $17.00. Rooms will be available on a
first come first serve basis for a separate rate.
Notable News
Handvertising: Advertisers looking at your skin in a new way
So you have seen advertisements from commercials to billboards. Now advertisers
are looking at your skin to place their ads. Look at how this Orange County based company
is getting venues to let advertisers on their customer’s hands. This is a new
form of advertising and is completely different from the television commercials
and magazine ads people are used to. What do you call advertising on your hands?
"Well I like to call it Handvertising", said Mike Brown CEO of
Handvertising USA.
Handvertising USA is transforming the way advertisers are looking at your skin,
more specifically your hands.
"Almost everyone has been to a county fair, swap meet, bar or club and had
had their hand stamped for proof of entry. We have found a better use for this
space that could make everyone happy" said Mike. "Advertisers are always
looking for a new and exciting way to promote their brand. Handvertising USA offers a unique
way to do this and everyone benefits"
said Mike. "We find venues also use the stamps to increase business. For
example venues are offering special prices on drinks if the customer has a
particular Handvertising stamp. People are requesting particular stamps because
they want to fit in and they want the drink special." Mike says. If you
would like to see some samples of what Handvertising USA is doing visit their
website at
www.HandvertisingUSA.com for
pictures, FAQ’s and more.
Shop Till AIDS Drops
7th on sale
is the worlds largest online sample sale taking place from November 15
through December 6 at
www.7thonsale.ebay.com.
You can also shop in person for 3 days if you are in New York City November
16-18 at the 69thRegiment Armory. Proceeds will be
distributed through CFDA-VOGUE Initiative/New York City
AIDS Fund. This
event is sponsored by CFDA Foundation, eBay, Kenneth Cole Productions, MAC AIDS Fund, Marc
Jacobs, Polo Ralph Lauren, Topshop and Vogue.
World AIDS Day
Interfaith Service to be held in Wilton Manors on November 30
Congregation Etz Chaim
and GLBT Clergy and Friends will host a World AIDS Day Interfaith Service
on Friday, November 30th, at 8:30 p.m., at CEC, 1881 N.E. 26
Street in Wilton Manors. Everyone is invited to participate in the Friday night
Shabbat Service in memory and support of our family and friends who have died or
who are living with HIV/AIDS in our community and around the world. This is a
very important service for all of South Florida. Rev. Dr. Kathleen Bishop
of the Sunshine Cathedral in Fort Lauderdale reminds us that “It is a
time for people of all faiths to join together to support everyone in need in
our community. Banding together to help those who are ill and challenged with
HIV/AIDS gives us an opportunity to live together as God has mandated us to do
as brothers and sisters in humanity.” "I am very proud that Congregation
Etz Chaim is hosting the Interfaith World AIDS Day Service at our Special
Shabbat Service," says Lyn Saberg, CEC President. "HIV/AIDS is
still a very real health issue in the United
States, and in Broward County it is a major health issue. We, of all
faiths, must continue to talk about it and educate the entire Community, young
and old, men and women,gay and straight , that this is a preventable disease."
The GLBT Clergy and Friends is an interfaith community that ministers to people
of all lifestyles without discrimination. The group actively supports and
encourages cooperation between people of all faiths, genders, and
cultural-ethnic heritages to work together to ensure peace and justice in our
communities and around the world. As of press time, the following
congregations/organizations are participating in the World AIDS Day Service: Congregation
Etz Chaim, Church of Our Savior MCC
Boynton Beach, Discovering God Inc., New Hope First Community Church Boynton
Beach, Sunshine Cathedral MCC Fort Lauderdale, Parish of Sts Francis and
Claire, Spiritus Institute, The Sanctuary, Inc, and Unitarian Universalist
Churches
in Weston and Fort Lauderdale.
PALS Project
The PALS
Project
is getting ready to begin its final two cycles of their five-week CHOICES
program for 2007 and they need help recruiting participants. The Thursday Night
group will begin Thursday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. and run for
five weeks. The Tuesday Night group will begin Tuesday, November 27
and run for five weeks. In case you or an interested participant does not know
about CHOICES, here is some info: They recognize that living with HIV/AIDS can
add some unique stressors to life. The five-week CHOICES program helps men
living with HIV build coping skills to handle some of these challenges. They
meet in small groups to discuss how to build healthy relationships, negotiate
safer sex, lower stress and disclose HIV-status to family, friends and sex
partners. The PALS Project offers CHOICES groups both in English and en
Español. These fun, interactive sessions use modern movie clips to launch
small group discussions each week. Participants value the time to share common
experiences and learn decision-making skills. The Sessions will last
two-and-a-half hours each week for five weeks. The PALS staff currently is
facilitating intake interviews for CHOICES. Clients can contact the PALS office
at 954.463.9011
or
PALS@glccsf.org
for more information.
The 22nd
Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
Centerpiece Film and Party for
Southeast Premiere of the Cake Eaters onThursday November 8.
The Cake Eaters, is actress Mary Stuart
Masterson’s directorial debut. Written by and starring
Jayce Bartok, The Cake Eaters tells the story of two families whose most
intimate secrets are revealed when a prodigal son returns. The movie
stars dynamic veteran actors Elizabeth AshleyandBruce Dern, as well as
young actress Kristen Stewart (Panic Room, Into the Wild). Best known to
audiences for her archetypal tomboy role of Idgie Threadgoode in the warm and
wonderful Fried Green Tomatoes,
Masterson now takes the route of so many actors who decide to step behind the
camera. She also is well known for another beautiful role in
Benny & Joon, playing the mentally ill
young woman who finds love with an eccentric man (Johnny
Depp). Masterson transfers her talent and love for acting to become an
actors’ director in this profound story. Jayce Bartok writer and star of
The Cake Eaters, is most recognizable for his roles in Law and Order,
John
Frankenheimer’sAndersonville
and movies Swing Kids and Eric Begosian’s SubUrbia.Centerpiece premiere will be at 7 p.m. at Miniachi
Center.
Party and reception follows film at the Atrium of the Huizenga Business
School
on the Nova University Campus.
"If one advances
confidently in the direction of his dreams, and
endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he
will meet with a success unexpected in common
hours." -
Thoreau
Lights! Candles! Birthday cake!
Instinct magazine is happy—and so proud—to celebrate 10 years of publishing with
its 4th annual Leading Men issue. November’s Instinct honors 25 outstanding men
within the gay community, including best-selling author Armistead Maupin,
funny man Alec Mapa, Hairspray composer Marc Shaiman, and NBA
hoopster and dream date, John Amaechi, who tells the magazine why it’s so
important to stand up and stand strong for GLBT causes. “I think sometimes
people look at the problems around us, and they’re so daunting you don’t even
know where to start. I had that very same feeling. But the fact is—partly it’s
my flaw of being a bit arrogant—I just wanted to jump in there and change it
anyway.” Instinct also looks back at the last decade with a five-page
pictorial of all its covers from 1997 to now. You’ll see 10 years of handsome
gay men and many a milestone: Instinct was the first gay publication to feature
Amazing Race winner Reichen Leimkuhl on its cover; America’s Next Top
Model stars Jay Manuel and Tyra Banks also graced the front of the
mag during the show’s first season, and Project Runway’s Tim Gunn landed
the cover of 2006’s Leading Men issue. Other exclusive celebrity cover stories
over the years have included J.P. Calderon from Survivor and
The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency, Ross “The Intern” Mathews from
The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, as well as pop music divas Beyoncé and
Gwen Stefani. Additionally, on the eve of World AIDS Day, the November
issue highlights legendary singer Annie Lennox who shares her thoughts on
why using her music to bring global awareness to HIV/AIDS is so important: “When
[Nelson] Mandela personally described it [the worldwide HIV/AIDS pandemic] as a
‘genocide’—with the accrued death rate amounting to more than the numbers of
both World Wars put together—I was profoundly affected. It was then that I
decided to really get on board and do whatever I could to help bring attention
to this completely unacceptable situation.” To celebrate its 10th
anniversary and their November issue’s amazing heroes, Instinct is throwing two
gala parties. Festivities are scheduled in New York and Los Angeles. Both
parties will be attended by Instinct Leading Men, Hollywood celebrities,
VIPs…and, of course, a birthday cake! 
