Last Week in Review
Also, the inaugural T dance at Epcot (brought to you by the Lets Go Play Guys) sold out. Having said this all the local big clubs, Parliament House, Mister Sisters, Revolution and Pulse were also packed all weekend long. Orlando’s gay life was just pumping. Cant wait for Gay Disney 2012!!
LGBT Events in South Florida
Thursday, June 9
The Pride Factory presents a “create your own sale” event from today until June 15th where if you spend $50 you get $5 off and if you spend $100 you get $15 off. The more you shop, the more you save!
Friday, June 10
Bubble Gum Fridays at The Manor presents the Underwear Party with a $500 Sexiest Underwear Contest in cash and prizes. The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale presents an Underwear Fashion Show Charity Benefit for Out of the Closet.
Mona’s Bar is throwing a retirement/fundraiser party for one of Fort Lauderdale’s most favorite bartenders, John “Mary” Lyons starting at noon. At 3 pm they will have a great cookout. John has been a pillar of the gay community for so many years so I urge you all to come out and support this very special person!
Bigger Saturdays at Score presents Summer Sessions starring DJ/producer George Figares and hosted by Chyna Girl.
Sunday, June 12
Trannie Palace at Bill’s Filling Station presents the annual Mr. & Miss Stonewall Pageant with registration at 7 pm and show time at 10 pm. The categories for competition are Gay Pride Presentation and Q&A (both) evening gown (miss), evening/club wear (mr.), underwear/swimsuit (mr), and talent (miss).
Tony Lima presents Bear Nation’s monthly T-Dance at The Manor celebrating Bear Pride 2011 starring DJ Bill James with Dancers and Flaggers. The T dance is from 7 pm to midnight and is no cover!
The Alibi Wilton Manors invites everyone to celebrate the Tony Awards at 7 pm hosted by Florida’s own Dame Edna in the Manchester room with prizes and giveaways.
Georgie’s Alibi Wilton Manors cordially invites everyone to the 14th annual Miss Alibi Turnabout Pageant where they warn you to expect the unexpected. This year’s theme is The Battle of the Burlesque Beauties and is produced by Great Scot Enterprises and is a benefit with this years proceeds going to the Wellness Center of South Florida. For more information see the feature in this week’s magazine.
Hot Stuff
Summer is just around the corner and with all of the fun socializing opportunities it brings, it’s a great time to find love. Who doesn’t fantasize about dreamy walks on the beach at sunset, cuddling in the drive-in, or dancing on the bistro patio under the stars?
Joe Granda, CEO and President of Granda Entertainment, appeared on NBC 6’s local morning show, South Florida Today, to discuss his experience in the music business and the current trend in celebrities “coming out” in support of the LGBT community. During the interview, host Trina Robinson got the inside scoop on Granda Entertainment’s behind the scenes work in pairing some of the biggest names in Latin music with the LGBT community.In recent years, the mainstream market has seen a major influx in the number of chart topping artists actively reaching out to the LGBT community, but this is nothing new for Granda Entertainment and the various artists it has worked with. For more than 10 years artists, record labels, and managers have utilized Granda Entertainment to increase awareness and album sales among one of the most sought after demographics in the country – the gay community. “In the majority of the cases many of the artist, managers, record labels, or a combination of all three hire us for the marketing and promotion of the artist’s music and videos at the street level through club partnerships, DJ collaborations, social networking sites, and such,” explains Granda Entertainment CEO/President, Joe Granda. Granda Entertainment is currently working with the some of the biggest acts of the Latin Market including Enrique Iglesias, Shakira, Juanes, Daddy Yankee and rising Latin Stars such as Sohanny, Anamor, Grupo Treo, Lanka and more.