What’s Hot January 5, 2010

 

New Year’s Eve was happening in all the gay establishments around Florida. Here are a few pics, but check the Facebook fan page for some photos of the celebrations! More photos coming soon.

 

Thursday, January 7^th

 

The Pride Factory invites you to dive into their semi-annual Shop the Box Sale with items as low as $5 starting today and going through the 13th.

 

Sidelines will be showing the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) national game, Texas vs. Alabama, at 8 pm.

 

Friday, January 8^th

Sean David, in association with Randyblue.com, presents Gunner Pierce and Rusty Stevens live and in the flesh at Johnny’s tonight and tomorrow with 2 shows each night at 11 pm and 1 am.

Saturday, January 9^th

 

Cynthia Nixon, Sex and the City star and LGBT activist, will help us kick off the three-year campaign to end the ban on adoptions by gays and lesbians at a poolside cocktail party. Proceeds will support the ACLU’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights work in Florida and across the country. Poolside Cocktail Party is $25 per person and takes place from 8:30 to 10:30 pm and includes an open bar, hors d’oeuvres and guest DJ. VIP reception is $250 per person and takes place from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Other guests include Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Florida Senator Nan Rich, Florida Representative Mary Brandenburg, ACLU of Florida Executive Director Howard Simon and ACLU of Florida LGBT Advocacy Project Director Robert Rosenwald, For information contact American Civil Liberties Union of Florida at 786-363-2700.

 

Exploring Your Inner Artist, an arts and healing workshop with award-winning artist Paula Turk, at Arts at St. Johns, 4760 Pine Tree Dr. in Miami Beach from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. For more information on this workshop contact Paula Turk via email at MixedMetals@aol.com or call 305-864-9955. Advance registration fee is $15 and day of workshop it is $20. All materials provided. For further information on this and all Arts at St John’s events, call 305-613-2325 or visit  ArtsAtStJohns.com

 

Score, in association with Give Me a Beat Productions, presents Montxo & Paco Phil (Soldiers Ibiza) starring DJs Oren Nizri and Frank Gaudi. They will also be celebrating the birthday of George Coronado.

 

Miami Beach Botanical Garden (2000 Convention Center Dr.) presents Cactus and Succulents lecture and demonstration from 10:00 am to noon. Free to members and $5 for non-members with cactus and other plants for sale. Guest speaker will be Peter Mutlach of the South Florida Cactus and Succulent Society. For information call 305-673-7256 Ext 203 or visit MBGarden.org

 

Starting tonight the Depot premieres the Champagne and Latrice Experience. Enjoy the many personalities and diverse talents of Champagne Bordeaux and Latrice Royale at 9:30 pm.

 

Sunday, January 10^th

 

The monthly Tea Cruise on the Musette yacht boards at 2:30 with sailing from 3 pm to 6 pm. The cruise will feature DJ Richie Rich along with a Max Arthur Mantle’s 2010 calendar The Boys and the Beach signing with a special appearance by Adrian (one of the models). For more information or to purchase tickets call Peter at 954-649-1107.

 

Wednesday, January 13^th

 

Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Sandpipers breakfast at the Miami Beach Golf Club, 2301 Alton Road, starts at 7:30 am with networking and breakfast from 8 to 9 am. Limited to 20 persons; order off the menu, individual checks, no prior fee. RSVP to 305-573-4000 or via email to MDGLCC@bellsouth.net

 

Hot Stuff

 

1625 Michigan Ave, LLC announced today the name change of Halo to MOVA in conjunction with a celebration on Friday, January 8, 2010 from 9 pm to 3 am, hosted by Mike Manning of “The Real World DC.” The event is the beginning of a year long process for 1625 Michigan, LLC to institute a philosophical shift in corporate culture and set the foundation for national expansion of a new entertainment concept. This new concept is designed to further engage the local LGBT community through philanthropy and community outreach and will include many green and sustainable practices. This will combine our staple upscale lounge environment while providing an outlet for our patrons to give back to the community on a quotidian basis. It will be incorporated into our corporate culture to utilize MOVA employees to take part in community outreach and services to benefit our surroundings. Community calendars supporting local organizations and philanthropic endeavors are expected to be rolled out this year in addition to a national expansion into other major markets.

 

This holiday season the South Florida Boys of Leather, through the generous support of the Ft. Lauderdale community, has been able to donate much needed food, toys and money to two very worthwhile organizations: Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center and Kids In Distress. The November Thanksgiving Food Drive collected 12 packed boxes of canned goods and $441 towards the purchase of turkeys to help feed families supported by Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center. In December over $1,600 worth of toys and gift cards and $1,012 in cash donations were delivered to Kids in Distress, Broward County for their children and families this Christmas season. Your kind donations and support has made this an awesome year for the organization and the many deserving families who have benefited. South Florida Boys of Leather thank you all for your incredible support and wish you a happy and prosperous New Year.

 

Miami Plastic Surgery has done it again! They are the first practice in Miami to have the HydraFacial, the newest breakthrough advancement in non-laser resurfacing. HydraFacial is the only hydradermabrasion procedure that combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration and antioxidant protection simultaneously, resulting in clearer, hydrated, rejuvenated, more beautiful skin with no discomfort or downtime. The treatment is soothing, moisturizing, non-invasive, non-irritating and immediately effective. The HydraFacial has been a favorite pre-red carpet treatment for the stars! It has also been featured on “The Doctors,” in Allure Magazine, at The ESPY Awards, in Essence Magazine, Malibu Magazine, Star Magazine, on Fox, NBC, ABC and CBS. Get the Hollywood glow at Miami Plastic Surgery, the first and only practice in Miami to have the HydraFacial! The results are so amazing you will want it done on your wedding day, as seen in InStyle Weddings! Introductory Price – $130! Book your HydraFacial with Ana today. (305)595-2969

 

Noche Latina Florida, in association with HotFlyers.com, presents the annual Miss Noche Latina Pageant on Monday, January 18th. The night will star Justice Divine (‘09), Erika Norell (‘03), Vegas Dion (‘04), Maite West (‘06), Victoria Grantty (‘07), Charisse (Elite ‘06), Viva Mirage (Elite ‘07), Yuri Too Much (Elite ‘08), Francina Holiday (Elite ‘09), Jose Vega (Mr. ‘06), Lewis Nicholson (Mr. ‘07), Adriel Munoz (Mr. ‘08), AJ Kline (Mr. ‘09) and Champagne Bordeaux (Miss ‘05) celebrating her 5th anniversary. For tickets, contestant or sponsorship information call 954-568-7149.

 

 

Charmingly British and exceptionally well-produced, “Mr. Right” is a fast-paced, colorful, and exuberantly gay romantic-comedy that tells the intertwined tales of a group of successful gay men in London navigating careers, aspirations, love and even parenthood. A grown-up gay movie for smart gay audiences, the film follows TV producer Harry and his rascal young actor boyfriend Alex; Rugby player William, who balances parenting his nine-year-old daughter with dating soap star Lawrence; and wealthy artist Tom who tolerates the deceptions of his model boyfriend Lars.

 

Handsome British TV hunks James Lance and Benjamin Hart spearhead this film’s excellent cast. Co-directed by brother-sister team Jacqui and David Morris, “Mr. Right” pack plenty of witty repartee into a stylish, sophisticated package that also manages to convey some tender truths about the search for Mr. Right (alongside the pleasures of finding Mr. Right Now). Directed by Jacqueline Morris, David Morris and starring Luke de Woolfson, Jeremy Edwards, Benjamin Hart, James Lance, Rocky Marshall, Leon Ockendon, Georgia Zaris and David Morris, “Mr. Right” is 95 minutes long and is not rated. “Mr. Right” is available at WolfeVideo.com on February 2nd, but you can pre-order your copy now for only $19.95