What’s HOT! South Florida August 5, 2010

The last 2 months have been so crazy for me, traveling across the state many times for important events, that this past week I decided I was going to give my body a break and stay local. Last Tuesday Johnny’s presented a big birthday bash for general manager AJ Cross. As he does every year, AJ made his birthday a benefit. This year the beneficiary was Sunserve, a social service agency providing many types of services to GLBT families in Broward County. The event was hosted by Electra with special performances by recording artist John Minnis, Misty Eyez, Alandra Matthews, TP Lords, Richard Cortez, Mia Sangria, Gemini Stone and many more. Wednesday was the monthly GLCC/Pride Center at Equality Park’s Founders’ Circle reception. This month it was at the beautiful Red Door Spa at the Galleria Mall. They were giving away complimentary manicures and chair massages.

The last 2 months have been so crazy for me, traveling across the state many times for important events, that this past week I decided I was going to give my body a break and stay local. Last Tuesday Johnny’s presented a big birthday bash for general manager AJ Cross. As he does every year, AJ made his birthday a benefit. This year the beneficiary was Sunserve, a social service agency providing many types of services to GLBT families in Broward County. The event was hosted by Electra with special performances by recording artist John Minnis, Misty Eyez, Alandra Matthews, TP Lords, Richard Cortez, Mia Sangria, Gemini Stone and many more. Wednesday was the monthly GLCC/Pride Center at Equality Park’s Founders’ Circle reception.

This month it was at the beautiful Red Door Spa at the Galleria Mall. They were giving away complimentary manicures and chair massages. The DJ, bartender and bar was donated by Johnny’s. The Center would like to give a special thanks to the Red Door Spa for donating the space and being so accepting to our community. Friday I went to Living Room, which was once again packed with cute boys, to see the Diva JuJubee from “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Well, she did not disappoint and put on a fabulous show. Afterwards she hung out in the VIP all night.

Saturday I went to The Manor for the Lea Delaria stand up which was a benefit for the Rising Action Theatre. Lea was hilarious and made just over 2 hours go by so quickly. Since I was at The Manor I stayed there for the evening, first enjoying the sounds of the Karina Iglesias band live in the Windsor Room. At 10 pm both the Epic Nightclub and the Latin Lounge and Patio opened up and quickly filled up. The Epic Nightclub featured sexy DJ Bill Bennett celebrating his birthday and the Latin Room featured resident DJ Larry Larr. The entire club was still packed when I left at 2:30.

Thursday, August 5

ArtsUnited features the work of two twenty-something emerging artists, Teresa Korber and Silas Thebert, in the new exhibit Generation Next at the George Hester Gallery of the Stonewall Library Museum Archive until August 27th. Teresa Korber was Born in Miami but raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico to artists parents – her father was renowned artist Michael Korber. Her work illustrates human emotion both in its simplest and most complex forms. Korber is known as the curator for the West Palm Beach Art Nouveau Events. Silas Thebert’s love of unique and thoughtful art began at a young age and his passion has been expanding ever since. He continues to develop his work through trial and error, taking inspiration from nature and the human form. This is his first showing of his work and he hopes to continue developing as an artist.  This is free and open to the public. For more information visit ArtsUnitedOnline.org

Friday, August 6

Starting tonight and continuing through Sunday Smarty Pants presents Trailer Trash Weekend. Tonight they feature trailer park pot luck at 5 pm followed by trailer park karaoke with Don at 9 pm. On Saturday they feature trailer park breakfast at 9 am and trailer park games throughout the day and then karaoke with Don at 9 pm. Sunday features a Trailer Trash Theme Party starting at noon with games, trailer park snacks, karaoke at 2 pm with a special show featuring the Sawmill Sisters and trailer park bingo at 8:30 pm with trailer trash prizes.

Sean David in association with Channel 1 Releasing and Next Door Male invites you to meet live and in the flesh Jeremy Bilding at Johnny’s with 2 shows nightly tonight and tomorrow.

Saturday, August 7

The 20th annual Poverello Bowl-A-Thon takes place at Sawgrass Lanes in Tamarac (8501 North University Drive) with registration starting at 11 am and bowling at noon.  This annual fundraiser helps provide life-saving nutritional essentials to individuals living with HIV/AIDS who are residents of Broward County. For more information go to Poverello.org

The Manor is featuring a teamm8.com underwear fashion show starring Erika Norell and Oren Nizri in the Epic Nightclub. While there, don’t forget to visit the Latin Lounge and patio with music by DJ Larry Larr and shows by Erika and special guests.

The Ramrod presents Pig Dance XXIV with DJ Lee Majors from Mega Woof.

Bigger Saturday’s at Score features resident DJ/producer Drew Tribe.

Sunday, August 8

The Depot is holding a benefit fundraiser for bartender Peter who is having medical problems. The event will be hosted by Nikkay Waters from 3 to 6 pm and features bingo and a silent auction. All the proceeds will go to help Peter with his medical costs so please go out and support a good friend of the community.

Sidelines Sports Bar will be showing the Hall of Fame Game which features the Cincinnati Bengals vs. the Dallas Cowboys starting at 8 pm.

Tuesday, August 10

The ownership and management of Johnny’s would like the entire community to participate in their “No One Stands Alone” campaign starting tonight with a meet and greet with former mayor Kevin Burns who is a candidate for the Florida State Senate District 35.

Wednesday, August 11

Voodoo Lounge presents their new Whip it Out Wednesdays starring and hosted by DJ Daisy D with no cover all night. They are also bringing back the “Wheel of Dare” where they invite you to take a spin with Daisy and get crazy ‘til 4 am!

Monkey Business presents a star studded benefit to send Poizon Ivy, Miss Florida Continental, to Miss Continental. The night will feature performances by Channel Dupree, TP Lords, Erika Norell, Diva Kingsley, Monica Moore, Noel Leon, Tlo Ivy, Alandra Matthews, Viva Mirage, Kennedy Davenport, Victoria Grantty, Daisy D, Vegas Dion, Amanda West, Sasha Sky, Anjelica Monroe, Radisson, Diana and many more.

Scandals presents Lady Fancy’s monthly Country Jamboree starting at 8 pm. The opening monologue will be by Miss Minnie Pearl and Lady Fancy will be Reba. They will be featuring performance by Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Carrie Underwood, Sugarland and much more.

Hot Stuff

Island City Health and Fitness is offering previous fitness company/firm fitness member’s special incentives on yearly memberships above and beyond their incredible summer specials currently available.

Chic Optique (2228 Wilton Drive), where I have bought my glasses and contact for years, is having a Summer Stimulus Sale that features 25% off a complete pair of RX eyeglasses and/or 10% off non prescription sunglasses. For more information give Karen or Julie a call at 954-567-3937.

Leather Werks moving sale is now 50% off most store inventory. They will be moving to 1226 NE 4th Avenue.

Leading the revolution where art, fashion and technology meet, Earloomz, LLC announces the availability of its line of licensed Bluetooth headsets featuring Lady Gaga. Combined with advanced Bluetooth technology, superior comfort, functionality, and pop culture images and artwork, Earloomz are the stylish extension of one’s personality. And who better sets herself apart from the norm to display her individuality and sense of fashion than Lady Gaga? To celebrate their launch, Earloomz is sending two lucky winners to meet Lady Gaga at her sold-out concert in Las Vegas on August 13, 2010. Prize package includes: airfare, hotel accommodations for each winner and one guest, transportation to and from the airport, and concert venue. The winners will then be invited to an exclusive meet-and-greet with Lady Gaga backstage.  Contestants will receive one entry for every Earloomz Bluetooth purchased on EarLoomz.com before midnight August 10th. 

Sidelines Sports Bar’s Sizzlin’ Summer Cook-Off Finals held on Sunday, July 25th concluded with a surprising twist. The Cook-Off Competition, held each month during the past summer, brought some of our area’s most aspiring chefs with their unique recipes of chili, BBQ ribs, and chicken wings to Sidelines Sports Bar. After the spirited three-month cooking contests, the finals were held where the top three winners of each month’s category competed for the grand prize – a deluxe, stainless-steel, BBQ gas grill. The winners were announced after the five guest judges’ scores were tallied. The judges included Jason (Rosie’s Bar & Grill), Mark H. (Mark’s List), Mike T. (Hotspots Magazine), Nick D. (loyal customer), and Paul D. (loyal customer). The winning chef, garnering the highest score, was James Morris. James made the announcement to Laurie and Marty, co-owners of Sidelines that he wanted to donate his prize to The Poverello Center so they can offer it as a prize in a raffle at their upcoming Bowl-A-Thon on August 7th.

Its summertime and we all want to get our tan on, but what bathing suit should you wear? Why not check out local South Florida designer Fabiano DeMoraes’ designs? Trust me you will not be disappointed as his designs are super sexy and will make your body look even better. Fabiano launched his swimwear line entitled T Fabiano Swimwear in 1998 and has been going strong ever since.  Fabiano likes to stay ahead of the latest trends in fashion and his designs are always modern and in demand. Fabiano is committed to bringing high-end quality handcrafted garments.

His designs go from sporty to edgy and fashionable. Fabiano was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. His label’s mission is to show the world the Brazilian beach style: comfortable and masculine with an attitude. However, he designs for all the continents and his products come in a wide variety of styles, to fit all kinds of body types and tastes. In this economy they are able to keep the prices reasonable because they manufacture and sell directly to the customer. When asked what are the hot colors for 2010, Fabiano said, “Prints are always a must. We work with exclusive ones like the “Tie Dye” in black and white. Solids like neon and shades of blue and red are in. Details in yellow and grey are also a good combination for any kind of sporty stylish man.” For more information about the T Fabiano line or to purchase a swimsuit go to TFabiano.com

Scott Holland

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