What’s Hot Apr 9th 2009

In Issue 15

What’s hot around town, what to do, where to go and the hottest toys and gifts!

On Sunday March 29th after we came back from 2 successful days at West Palm Beach Pride we headed to Sea Monster for their T dance which that night was a benefit for the Police Benevolent Association and featured many great prizes. The event raised thousands of dollars for a great cause. Afterwards we went over to Bill’s for their benefit for Noel Leon, the current reigning Miss Florida Continental Plus, to send her to Miss Continental Plus in Chicago. As usual Trannie Palace was hopping and lots of money was raised for one of South Florida’s finest. Georgie’s Alibi wrapped up 12 days of celebrations last Friday night with the awarding of 12 major prizes including the grand prize of an electric scooter. The winner was Domingo L. Fernandez who was so excited; he dropped what he was doing and literally ran a few blocks to claim his prize! Congratulations to all of the staff and management for a job well done, especially to Alonso Madrigal and Jim Dionusius who received their 5 year service rings last Thursday evening. The 4th annual Gay Rodeo (Sunshine Stampede) was once again a huge success due to the hard working efforts of the FGRA. We enjoyed two days of rodeo mayhem, special thanks to the sponsors like Rosie’s and Scandals and organizers who did a superb job, we can hardly wait for next year’s event! Speaking of the Rodeo; Scandals was packed all weekend long. All 3 nights Kmart’s parking lot was full and they weren’t even ope… YEEHAW!!!

The annual Chili Cook off at Smarty Pants was once again packed with 9 Chili’s to be judged on texture, aroma, taste and appearance. In the end third place went to Shawniebob, second place to Dwayne and the winner of the 2009 Chili Cook-off was Wayne.

Thursday, April 9

Starting today and going through Wednesday April 15th if you spend more than $30 at Pride Factory you get to pick an Easter egg from their basket for extra savings gifts and treats. In addition all Easter merchandise is 25% off.

To the Moon Marketplace wasn’t to remind you that today is the first day of Passover, and it is also Holy Thursday, Friday (Good Friday) is Antonio’s (owners) **th Birthday, ao atop on in and wish him a happy birthday. Saturday is Holy Saturday and Sunday is Easter. You still have time to see all the amazing selection they have in stock for Passover & Easter and don’t forget  baskets can be made to order for any dollar amount.

Friday, April 10th

Liquid Fridays at Living Room presents DJ Yinon Yahel legendary DJ and producer of Offer Nissim, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera and many more.

If you like another type of Easter Basket you should stop by Boardwalk and check out  the basket on video star  Leo Giamani from Randy Blue productions.  Leo will be putting on 2 shows nightly. 
Jackhammer presents the Stonewall Knights MC where all motorcycles and all friends of bokers welcome. This takes place the 2nd Friday of each month. They also have a door prize drawing at 10pm.

Bills presents the sexy bear contest at midnight. The contest happens the second Friday of every month for six months with the finale taking place September 11th where the winner receives $1000 in cash and a free cruise for 2 on the November Bear Voyage Cruise (BookFreedom Travel.com).

 

Saturday, April 11th

Sidelines presents their 2nd annual hockey field trip, the Florida Panthers vs. the Washington Capitals. The price is $75 per person and includes game ticket in the exclusive Eastern Financial district, full service buffet, free drinks (beer, wine and soft drinks), round trip bus transportation from Sidelines to The Bank Atlantic Center and kick-off party on game day at 4pm. To reserve your seat see any manager on duty.

G-Bar in Tampa presents a live appearance and show by Nina Flowers who was the 1st alternate of LOGO TV’s RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Club 11 presents the CD release of Erasure’s Total Pop deluxe box 40 hits. This is a career spanning set featuring newly re-mastered versions of all the bands singles.

Jackhammer invites you to get down and dirty at the garage starring DJ Larry Monteleone and no cover all night.

Sunday, April 12th

Voodoo Lounge presents their Easter Ball starring DJ/Producer Alyson Calagna. Doors open at 9pm with no cover before 10pm and the Life’s A Drag big Easterlicious show at 11pm and hotspot performance all night long.

Monday, April 13th

Monkey Business presents the 3rd annual Female Impersonator of the Year Pageant starting at 9pm. The night will star Diva Kingsley (Female Impersonator of the Year 2008), Sharde Ross (2007), and special guests Viva Mirage (Miss South Florida Illusion 2009), Tiana Love (Miss South Florida Illusion Plus 2009), and Ciara Douglas (Miss South Florida Illusion Classic 2009). For more information call Gus at 954-696-9091 or Tonna at 954-515-2736.

Tuesday, April 14th

Edison Farrow’s Birthday dance party at LIV at the Fountainebleau from 9pm to 3am with a special performance by “Make Me a Supermodel” Ronnie Kroell singing his hot new dance songs. Don’t miss this special event as Martini Tuesdays turns into a special Dance Party for Edison birthday! DJ FR8-O will be spinning.

Happy Birthday

Steve Whitney (Ramrod); Antonio Dumas (To The Moon); Tim Davis; Jason; Rick; Brendon Ratner, Jon,  Steve Milkewicz; Bob “Big Mamma”; Skyler; Michael Shelton; Marvin Nathan (Las Vegas). Our very best wishes to all of you, and to those we may have missed – Happy Birthday!

Hot Stuff

Pick a card – any card at the Stable to win a $25 in cash and a $25 bar tab. Drawings are held every Thursday at 8pm. You must be present to win, however if the winner is not there the cash rolls over and increases by $25 every week until the winner is chosen.

The New Sandal is starting a T dance on Sunday afternoon beginning Sunday April 19th starting at 4pm. Guest DJ will be Oren Nizri, and they will also feature Ricardito LaLaLa and his dancers as well as a free barbecue.

This Is Hot

Jason Walker has been a constant presence in dance music since the release of his breakthrough hit, “My Life” in the summer of 2004. Under the wing of the legend Junior Vasquez and his JVM label, Walker managed to rack up 5 Top 10 Billboard Dance singles from his debut JVM release “This Is My Life” which included two #1’s for “Foolish Mind Games” and “Set It Free”, a #3 for debut single “My Life”, a #5 for “No More” which was penned by heavenly Kristine W, and a #7 for “Movin’ On” a collaboration with Dynamix.

The success of “This Is My Life” garnered Walker a 2007 IDMA nomination for Best Breakthrough Dance Artist Solo and made possible the release of Walker’s sophmore album, “Flexible” in December of 2007. The first single, the Farley/Vasquez produced, David Cole penned, “I Can’t Get You Off My Mind” created quite the buzz, and the video, directed by Karl Giant (Ultra Nate, Cydni Lauper, The One’s) , reached #1 five seperate times and remained in the Top 5 for six months on MTV’s subsidiary channel, LOGO. 2008 has proved fruitful for Walker as he has already been awarded DivaDivo Dance and Just Circuit Awards, and his latest single is “Can’t Stop” , a collaboration with house music’s golden boy, Quentin Harris. Recently released on Strictly Rhythm/Defected Records, “Can’t Stop” has already topped numerous download sites and can be found in the Top 10 of taste-making DJ’s around the world. Aside from filming the new video for “Can’t Stop” with Quentin, Jason has ongoing projects with Bad Boy Bill, John Kano aka Havanafunk, and Mike Cruz, just to name a few.