TP Lords, Lisa Lampanelli and Alyssa Kartiar	Billy Bean, Suzanne Westenhoeffer and Daisy Deadpetals

On Friday November 9th my good friend Alison Burgos (Ultra, Pandora, Aqua Girl, Girls in Wonderland, etc) presented “Laugh Out Loud” with Comedian and TV Star Suzanne Westenhoffer. Suzanne told stories that left the audience in stitches. She worked mostly unscripted, and kept the entire audience laughing for the entire 75 minutes. Then on Saturday November 10, my friend DJ Miik invited a group of us (Miik, Myself, DJ Bugie, Rolonda Garcia, Alyssa Kartiar, Latrice Royale, TP Lords, Sushi, Juan,  Maritza, and  Yoel) to the Queen of Mean, America’s favorite insult comic Lisa Lampanelli’s concert at the Fillmore Theater (the old Jackie Gleason) in South Beach. With her two opening comediennes the show lasted over two hours. Lisa was on it from the moment she began to the moment she ended… she was on fire. I was laughing so hard I could barely catch my breath. She was also gracious enough to sign autographs (and she said she would sign anything) after the show. Two Great comediennes that I urge everyone going to see the next time they are in town!!

They came, they saw and they broadcast. In a programming first, Deco Drive, the popular, trendy TV entertainment show aired a segment recently taped at Sidelines Sports Bar on Monday night, October 22, at 7:30 PM on WSVN Fox - Channel 7. For over three minutes viewers watched as Lynn Martinez and Louis Aguirre, the show’s co-anchors, heralded the already popular gay sports bar as an alternative and diverse venue for gay sports fans. In a jam-packed bar teeming with football fans cheering at their team’s performance, Deco Drive revealed to their viewers what the owners of Sidelines already knew – “Sidelines is a bar unlike any other around”. “But if you're thinking piano bars and drag queens, not that there's anything wrong with that, think again”, reported Lynn Martinez. “Sidelines is a home away from home field.” Producer John Hayden of Deco Drive was pleased with the segment’s portrayal of gay life in South Florida, as were the owners of Sidelines, Laurie Whittaker and Marty Kildea. “This was beyond our wildest imagination”, remarked Kildea. “To be Ft. Lauderdale’s first gay sports bar featured on television like this was out of this world”, stated Whittaker. Sidelines Sports Bar, with its 16 flat-screen TVs, 3 pool tables, 3 dartboards, and other video games, continues to provide a fun, friendly and comfortable environment for gay men and women who enjoy all kinds of sports. Sidelines Sports Bar is located at 2031-A Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305. Their telephone number is (954) 563-8001 or you can also visit them online at www.sidelinessports.com.

South Florida’s leading gay magazine will reach further into the heart of the gay market. On Thursday, November 15, 2007 411 Magazine will expand distribution into Tampa, St. Pete and Orlando. The magazine will preserve its unique content and award winning photography while introducing two regionalized covers. “We realize the importance of being locally focused,” said publisher Kevin Hopper when asked about the rational behind the two separate covers. Established in 2001, 411 Magazine became the fastest growing art and entertainment magazine within the South Florida gay community. In the spring of 2005 the magazine entered the next phase of its evolution when it was purchased by Unite Media. Since then, 411 Magazine has quickly become the communities premiere arts, entertainment and nightlife magazine. The free, full-color publication is distributed every Thursday and reaches over 70,000 readers within South Florida. The expansion into the Tampa, St. Pete and Orlando markets will increase the magazine’s circulation by 5000. For further information, promotional opportunities, feature suggestions, magazine distribution, and/or to meet with the Publisher, please contact Publisher@the411mag.com or call Kevin Hopper at 954-568-1880 ext 103.

Torpedo

Torpedo presents Aftershock on Wednesday, November 21 from midnight until 4:00am. DJ Just Oliver will be spinning his signature beats to a crowd of up-for-it clubbers.  This is the only mid-week after hours party and should not be missed and features free admission. On Thursday, November 22 work off that Thanksgiving dinner on the D.L. with T-Pro in the mix serving up Hip Hop, R & B and all things in between to have you bumping and grinding till the wee morning hours.  Join the city’s fiercest boys and girls in this see and be-seen Thursday night extravaganza.  Doors open @ Midnight. BEEF presents its One Year Anniversary Party, WOOF!, on Friday November 23 from Midnight until ??? The official Wooffest After Hours Party this event is sure to be full of the hunkiest men in South Florida.  Do you like your men big and beefy? Properly reared? Well-aged or young and tender?  Whatever your tastes…everyone is welcome at BEEF.  DJ Lee Majors serves up the most delicious, beefiest tunes around.  Men in Leather receive free Jägermeister shots.  BEEF VIP Card Giveaways. Come to SWEAT at Torpedo on Saturday, November 24 with DJ Just Oliver ruling the sound system with a soundtrack of tribal tunes that will have you gagging for more.  Muscle daddies, drag queens and twinks converge on the hot and sweaty dance floor.  This is classic Torpedo after hours! Doors open at Midnight and the party rocks till early Sunday morning.

DOLCE takes place on Wednesday, November 21 at Touch (910 Lincoln Road) from 10PM to 3AM. Start the week of festivities off with this sexy party featuring a perfect blend of funky disco, dance and house sounds at one of the trendiest spots in Miami Beach. Enjoy tongue pleasing cocktails, mingle or shake your bon bons to the sounds of our surprise guest DJ . They didn’t forget the eye candy as some of South Beach’s sexiest go-go dancers will be gracing the bars for your viewing pleasure.

CIRQUE BLANC 8 the signature women’s White Party event takes place on Friday November 23rd, from 9pm till 4am, and is sure to captivate. In its 8th year this extravaganza will take the ladies on a transatlantic journey to an evening of Arabian Nights with tantalizing belly dancers and fire eaters. The dance floor will explode with the sounds of DJ/Producer Alyson Calagna and DJ Pat Pat. Ladies can experience a fabulous silent auction with a series of luxury items, travel packages, art, theater tickets, spa days; it all can be yours! With over 1500 women shaking to hot grooves, all donning white, this will be the event of the season. Cirque Blanc will take place at the world famous Nikki Beach complete with a lovely outdoor VIP room, tropical gardens and comfortable seating. The event has become an annual culmination of diversity, music and all for a wonderful cause. Admission is $8 in Advance and $10 at the door.

23rd Annual White Party takes place on Saturday, November 24 from 6PM to 11PM. White Party, is known as the crown jewel of all fundraisers. The event began 23 years ago as a one night fundraiser for Care Resource, Florida’s largest not-for-profit, community based organization source for AIDS/HIV care. 23 Years later White Party is a seven day community celebration recognized globally for its spectacular parties, celebrity appearances and support, cultural events, superstar DJs, and amazing entertainers. This is the signature event of the week. Located on ten beautiful acres along the bay, complete with eye popping visuals and palette pleasing delicacies from Miami’s top restaurants, guests can dance under stars at one of the world’s most amazing events. Vizcaya Gardens Miami is located at 3251 South Miami Avenue

COMEDY NIGHT w/ Poppy Champlin will take place on Saturday, November 24 at Yuca Cabaret Room 501 Lincoln Road, from 8PM to 10PM. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. An evening of laughs with Poppy Champlin direct from Los Angeles. Poppy has been keeping people in stitches from coast to coast performing her own brand of comedic rapid fire jokes and song. You might have already seen her in action on an Atlantis cruise or at Dinah Shore where she has been a headliner for the past two years.

FRESCA takes place on Saturday, November 24 from 10PM to 4AM also at Yuca Nightclub. Join super sexy Playboy Model Deanna Merrymen as she hosts this exclusive party that lives up to its name with two floors of fresh sounds and sexy shows. Enjoy a variety of LATIN flavors on the second floor with DJ PAT PAT and dance and hip hop on the main floor. Salacious shows, and sexy go-go dancers will energize the night along with some very shall we say "caliente" surprise appearances.

FLAMINGO LUNCHEON will take place on Sunday November 25 from 1pm to 4PM at Creek 28 (2727 Indian Creek Drive) in the Indian Creek Hotel.  The ladies will take over this quaint poolside garden terrace for a wonderful afternoon featuring a delicious menu prepared by executive chef and owner Kira Volz (Abbey Dining Room). This exclusive intimate luncheon will be a welcome luxury at the end of a festive week. Mingle with other women, enjoy the scrumptious fare and complimentary Bloody Mary’s. Your ticket also includes the Tea Dance following Lunch with dancing poolside. Tickets are $35 advance and $40 at the door.
 
SUNSET TEA DANCE will take place on Sunday, November 25 from 3pm to 7PM also at Creek 28. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at he door. Get your groove on poolside with cocktails and dancing with DJ MEESH. Bring your bathing suit and take a dip in the pool and mingle as we wind down the weeks long celebration.

The Official Hotel for Women's White Party 2007 is the Doubletree Surfcomber Oceanfront Resort 1717 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139RESERVATIONS: 305.532.7715. CODE: WPG for rates starting at $199To order tickets or passes online go to www.womenswhiteparty.comkeor visit our local ticket outlets: Pride Factory 845 NE 13th Street 954 463 6600. New Concept Video 959 West Avenue 305 674 1113

Discotekka

After a few weeks of moving what has become the busiest Gay party in Miami to a few other locations it is now permanently back at home at the original Discotekka location (950 NE 2nd Avenue) and if last Saturday was any indication (the club was PACKED) everyone is happy that its back home. On Saturday doors open at 1030 with admission only $10 before midnight and $15 thereafter.  They will be producing a special party on Wednesday Nov 21 (the night before Thanksgiving) hosted by Vegas and featuring DJ Jarell in the man room and DJ Sky in the Hip Hop Room. Doors open at 11pm. They will also be doing after hours that night from 4am till whenever featuring DJ’s Matt Martinez, and DJ Kidd.

Frank “EL Simbolo” continues his North American Tour with a stop at South Beach’s Hottest Latin Party: Planeta Macho, at Score on Tuesday November 20th with the pumping Latin beats of DJ George Ferrero. Don’t miss, Mexico’s sexiest recording artist performing live at Score. “El Simbolo” is best known for his dance hits ( Levantando las Manos, La Bocina and 1,2,3) as well as his chart climbing single “Punchi Punchi”; a high energy, hip shaking night club favorite that is getting major radio play all over South America. With 11 albums under his belt “el Simbolo” newest cd “Enciendelo” has been received enthusiastically by fans from Mexico to Japan. This artist only adds to the celebrities that have taken the microphone at score to show the love for their fans in the gay community. To check all of his videos got to www.youtube.com/elsimbolo

The Lounge

Palm Beach promoter Jon Elu has become a partner at The Lounge in West Palm Beach. After successfully opening several parties Debutante, Paparazzi, Lipstick Lounge, he decided to focus on one location. Jon made his first splash doing elaborate theme parties in the mid 90s before opening Kashmir in 1999. In 2004 he and his partners sold he turned his attention toward the community and worked for Compass GLCC in the business development department. He always been active and donated his time and resources throughout the years. In 2006 Jon became a dual citizen with Spain and spent most of that year there for a well earned hiatus. Now he has returned his attention on the popular location on historic Clematis Street. The Lounge is a chic trendy metropolitan bar with modern accents and a lush patio area complete with a bar. He plans to incorporate everything from drag to jazz along with late night sushi and unique martinis. Stay tuned!

This week the spotlight focuses on the White Hot Leather Ball, being held at Steel / Jackhammer Nightclub on Wednesday, November 21st from 9 pm - 2 am.  Featuring two incredible DJ's,  Randy Bettis spinning in the Main Dance Floor and Larry Monteleone in the Video Bar. This event highlights the best of Fort Lauderdale's leather events and is not to be missed and will feature a silent auction, dancers and more. This event is presented by Hardcore Leather Productions. Purchase a VIP Ticket and enjoy an open bar and hors d'oeurves at a very special private VIP reception from 7-9 pm. For more information or how to buy tickets for this and other events, visit www.whiteparty.org today.

During the week of October 1-6, over 4,000 athletes, fans and volunteers from all across the United States and Canada came to the US southwest city of Phoenix, Arizona for Series 2007 – Feel the Fire, for the 31st annual Gay Softball World Series (“GSWS”) hosted by the Cactus Cities Softball League.  This annual weeklong tournament crowned the champions in the eight divisions of softball competition organized by the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA).  2007 marks the first time that Phoenix has hosted the GSWS. The Sheraton Crescent Hotel Phoenix was the primary host hotel of Series 2007.  Other host hotels included the Hilton Gardens Inn, the Hilton Suites, the Embassy Suites Hotel, and the Country Inn & Suites by Carlson. After a two-year absence as champs, the Atlanta Venom wore the championship crown once again in the Open A Division at Series 2007.  For the Open B Division title—the Orlando Force were crowned as champions, while in the Open C Division the Memphis Heat took top honors, and in the Open D division, Atlanta’s Wet Demons took the title. Within the Women's Division, Atlanta’s Riptide took first place honors in the A Division, while in the Women's B Division, the host city’s Phoenix The Other Team took top honors.  The Seattle NW Connection were crowned champions in the Women’s C Division, and another team from Seattle—the Lunachix—were the Women’s D Division champions at Series 2007. In addition to the games, many events were scheduled during the week of tournament play.  One of the major highlights was the annual Open Division Talent Show and Celebrity Item Auction, held on Wednesday evening October 3rd at the Sheraton Crescent Hotel.  Prior year’s events raised thousands of dollars for local charities, and this year was no exception.  Approximately $6,000 was raised for two local grassroots groups: the Kirk D. Baxter Wellness Center at Body Positive and the Valley 1n10 Youth Services.  This year’s event was attended by hundreds of supporters who watched the fabulous talent acts and generously bid on the many auction items.  Once again, Jim “Bubba-D-Licious” Marks served as emcee & host for the 14th year. A tournament of this size would not be possible without the generous support of many sponsors, league members and volunteers.  Major corporate sponsors included Coors Light and Aquafina—the two official NAGAAA sponsors for Series 2007.  Additionally, there were many local sponsors and donors, all of who made Series 2007 a great success.  A complete listing of these sponsors can be found on the main page of the official website:  www.Series2007.org. In 1997, NAGAAA initiated a “Hall of Fame” to honor the achievements (both on and off the playing field) of people and members in organized gay softball by creating an historic perspective to perpetuate the history of gay softball and the GSWS.  This year in Phoenix, a total of ten men and women from both the Open and Women’s Divisions were inducted into the NAGAAA Hall of fame.  Congratulations to all of this year’s Hall of Fame inductees. The 2008 NAGAAA Gay Softball World Series will be held in Seattle Washington during the week of August 25–30th.  2008 marks the second time that Seattle will host the GSWS (the first time being in 1995).  Your host in 2008 is the Emerald City Softball Association.  Preliminary information about Series 2008 is now available at www.Series2008.org/gsws . For information about the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance, please visit their website at www.nagaaasoftball.org, or email them at Publicity@nagaaasoftball.org.