What’s HOT South Florida, April 28, 2011

April 28, 2011

Wednesday night the Pride Center hosted a town hall meeting with Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Shultz. Speaking to a standing room only packed room the Congresswoman talked about her vision moving forward including the challenges the democrats face with a divided house. She proudly stated her ongoing support for the LGBT community stating that “gay marriage and gay rights in general is the civil rights issue of our time”. Referring to President Obama, she went on to say: “We are so fortunate to have such a steadfast ally in the house.”

Last Week in Review

Thursday night the staff of Hotspots was invited to the VIP meet and greet of Brent Everett and Chi Chi Larue at the Boardwalk. Thanks to Victor and Jim for our VIP table and for treating us to such great eye candy. I had an explosive time.

Later that night Edison Farrow’s Simple Life Thursdays now at Cameo featured the birthday party of Channel 7 anchorman extraordinaire Craig Stevens. It’s really nice to have a celebrity here in south Florida that is so out and comfortable with whom he is. I would personally like to wish Craig a very happy birthday and many more to come! Saturday was the monthly bar crawl between the Palace and Discotekka and in honor of Easter it was an egg hunt which began at Palace in the late afternoon and continued to the wee hours of the morning at Discotekka.

Sunday late afternoon I went out to Scandals to see the monthly Gospel Jubilee starring Lady Fancy and the Jubilettes and even on Easter Sunday, they were packed. Once again the show was amazing and captures that feeling you had growing up listening to music in church. As I was taking pics and scanning the crowd it was funny to see almost everybody either mouthing the words or dancing in place. This is just good ole fun and if you haven’t been there I urge you to check it out next month.

LGBT Events in South Florida

Thursday, April 28

The annual Dinning out for Life is today and raises money in South Florida for Care Resource. To find participating restaurants go to DiningOutForLIfe.com/Miami

The Lord Pinky is commanded by the Queen Rosie to invite all queens everywhere to the rehearsal dinner of his royal highness, Price William of Wales to Miss Catherine Middleton at Rosie’s Bar and Grill from 7 to 11 pm.

If you haven’t caught any of the fagulous movies at this year’s Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival you only have a few more days to do so as the festival ends on May 1st. For movie times and locations please visit MGLFF.com

Friday, April 29

Direct from RuPaul’s Drag Race season 3, Club Sugar and Alex Infiniti are proud to present Shangela live.

Bubble Gum Fridays at The Manor presents a China White reunion party with special host and performance by Mizz Cori, music by DJ JPS and hosted by Oliver Douglas and Anjo.

Saturday, April 30

The 2010-2011 Cabaret Series presents Kevin Spirtas (on the cover) star of Broadway, silver screen and televisions “Days of Our Lives” in “Night and Days” at the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center at Nova Southeastern University at 7 pm. For more information see the feature article in this week’s magazine. Tickets are available for purchase at Mimiacipac.org or by calling 954-462-0222.

Bigger Saturday’s at Score presents Spring Fling party featuring the music of DJ Joe Gauthreaux (back after his acclaimed Winter Party Set). Warm up set by DJ Alex Infiniti and hosted by SOBE’s diva Chyna.

The Manor presents a Mundo Unico Underwear Fashion Show with DJ Oren Nizri in the main room with Erika Norell and DJ Larry Larr in the Latin Lounge and patio with performances by Viva Mirage (Miss Noche Latina 2011) and Justice Divine. In addition, Latin band Tropical Dreams with be in the Windsor room.

Erotiqa Saturdays at Tabu features special guests Adora and DJ Billy Halquist. The night also stars Melissa St John, Monica Chanel, Aubrey St James and Valerie Dior.

Monday, May 2

Bear Bust Mondays at Ramrod with your host Chad presents special guest bartender Tony Lima of Bear Nation fame.

Tuesday, May 3

Planeta Macho at Score parties Mexican Style in honor of Cinco De Mayo and features shows by the Queens of comedy, Mariloly and Marytrini with music by DJs George Ferrero and Carlos G.

Hot Stuff

Last week’s Interior Design issue cover model Mike Verdugo was approached to go and star in season three of HomeStretch. The original web series pairs two deserving families with two incredible designers. Each team is then tasked with making over a room, but here’s the catch: the room must be completed in 2 days for a budget of $3,000. Viewers vote on their favorite room and the winning duo receives an additional budget to put the finishing touches on the room of their dreams. Check out Mikey on the web on Home Stretch.

Amazing Casting Opportunity… New documentary-style TV show needs you! This brand new series will be looking at relationships between married couples and their in-laws! Do you and your in-laws have different ways of doing things that can sometimes be frustrating? Do your in-laws old-fashioned values differ from your modern lifestyle? Does the statement, “When mom says no, ask grandma” ring true in your family? Do your in-laws do strange things that get on your nerves? Do you wish your mother-in-law wouldn’t baby your husband so much when she is around because when she leaves he won’t do anything around the house? If you love your in-laws but want to learn to adapt to each other’s way of life, this is the show for you! Generous financial compensation offered! To learn more, obtain an application or nominate a family, please email your story, contact information and family photo to Joepinzone80@gmail.com. Or call 212-564-2607 ext. 2395

Congratulations go the Mr. Donald Paulter, the winner of the all-inclusive luxury Silversea cruise raffle held at Sidelines Sports Bar. The winner will be entitled to select either a 7-day Caribbean or Mediterranean cruise in a verandah suite aboard one of the line’s elegant and unique ships. The cruise raffle was part of the fundraising efforts organized by Team Sidelines for the Florida AIDS Walk. Representatives from Silversea Cruises were present to select the winning ticket.

This is HOT

As a follow up to the platinum-selling Soldier Of Love, which spent three weeks at the top of the Billboard album chart and garnered a well-deserved Grammy, Sade is back with The Ultimate Collection on May 3. In addition to classic Sade songs, the must-have, two-disc album will include four new, never-before heard songs including a remix to Moon & The Sky (featuring Jay-Z). Here for the first time, fans can find all of their favorite Sade classics from their most iconic albums including songs from the Best Of collection and the greatest hits off of Lover’s Rock and Soldier Of Love. The second leg of their ultimate summer tour kicking off on June 16th, marking their highly anticipated return to the world stage in ten years. For complete presale and ticket on sale information, visit Sade.com. Sade will be joined on tour by fellow Grammy winner John Legend, performing in top arenas across North America, in an effort to reach their vast and loyal fans. Sade’s classic sound set to haunting, unmistakable vocals creates the most intimate of concert experiences in a way that only an unforgettable Sade performance can. Sade performed for more than a million fans during their last tour in 2001. The accomplishments of Soldier Of Love so far are astounding. The single, “Soldier of Love” – which Sade co-produced with Mike Pela, and was written by Sade along with longtime collaborators Andrew Hale, Stuart Matthewman and Paul Spencer Denman made radio history upon its release. In less than four weeks “Soldier of Love” propelled into the top five at both Urban Hot AC and Smooth Jazz radio charts, making it one of the fastest moving records of the year. The track held the #1 spot at Urban Hot AC radio for four weeks straight and topped the Smooth Jazz chart for two weeks. Sade is now the first group since the Isley Brothers in 2001 to earn a #1 spot as a lead act on the R&B Chart. Known for their one of a kind timeless sound, Sade has enjoyed phenomenal success both internationally and stateside throughout the span of their twenty-seven year career. Since the release of their debut album, Diamond Life in 1984 the band has seen all five of their studio albums land in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart selling a total of more than 50 million albums worldwide to date. They’ve been nominated for American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and have won four Grammy Awards – first in 1986 for Best New Artist, then in 1994 for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group for “No Ordinary Love”, again in 2002 for Best Pop Vocal Album with Lovers Rock and most recently in 2011 for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group for “Soldier Of Love”. John Legend, who will join Sade on all tour stops, is a nine-time Grammy Award winner. His most recent work with the Roots on WAKE UP! won awards for Best R&B Album, Best R&B Song (“Shine”) and Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance (“Hang On In There”) at the 2010 53rd Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony. For complete ticket and tour information visit, SADE.COM and/or LIVENATION.com