Last Week in Review
Everyone always asks me how I manage to have the energy to go to so many events. Well this week I had a sore throat and it knocked me out, so I had to rely on my co-workers and photographers to help me out. Since I wasn’t at these events, I can’t write about them so I will let the pics and caption do the work:
Thursday, May 10
Matty’s is calling all talents (comedians, musicians, dance troops, dancers, singers, bands, etc) to come every Thursday starting tonight and going through the 31st when they will pick the final winner who will win a trip for 2 to New York City including hotel, airfare and a Broadway performance and be the opening act for a Grammy award winning singer who will be performing live at Matty’s during Stonewall. Contest starts at 11 pm and will be hosted by Nicolette.
Don’t forget that tonight is Nikki Adams monthly show at Smarty Pants. Catch her shows at 8 and 10 pm.
Saturday, May 12
Bill’s presents the 4th annual Let’s Go Play, Gay Day Orlando Pre-party at 9 pm featuring special performances by the sultry queens (Nikki Adams, Electra and Nicole Halliwell) and the stripping princes (courtesy of Boardwalk).
The Boardwalk invites everyone to celebrate Grabby Award winning adult entertainment agent from Fabscout, Howard Marr’s birthday. Howard will be there with some of his talent. This night will be a benefit for the Pet Project.
Discotekka, Milancita.com and Centaur Entertainment present Growl, as they go bear. They will be giving away a chance to win 2 weekend bear pool party passes during Gaydays. The night will star sexy DJ George Figares.
Wilton’s Bier Garden presents an underwear and swimwear fashion show by AllAboutYouMensWear.com from 7 to 10 pm. They will also be giving away 50 gift bags give-a-ways provided by UnderwearStation.com. In addition there will be a raffle for $50 and $25 gift certificates with proceeds to benefit Care Resource. This night will also celebrate DJ Mickey Nightrain’s birthday!
In honor of Beach Bear Weekend the Manor presents Beach Ball 2012 featuring the extraordinary talents & showmanship of DJ Kidd Madonny in the main room and DJ Larry Larr in the Latin Lounge & Patio. They will also feature shows by Erika Norell and special guests. 10 pm with no cover!
Ramrod presents the Meat Ball, an official Beach Bear Fort Lauderdale party starring DJ Ted Eiel.
Scandals presents an SFAAA Softball League-Wide fundraiser from 6 to 9 pm.
Tamarac Theatre Of Performing Arts presents “The Prisoner Of 2nd Ave” today thru June 3 with show times at: Sat 2pm & 8pm Sun 2pm. Tickets are $25. For reservations call 954-726-7898 or buy tickets on line at TTOPA.org
Sunday, May 13
It’s Mothers day, so don’t forget to call or see your mother and give her some love!
The Royal T, the hottest monthly T Dance on the beach takes place today from 2 to 6 pm at The Royal Palms.
Boom presents “Go-Go Bears” during their weekly popular T Dance featuring DJs Alex Ramos, Ron Braun, Herbie James and Richi Rich. The Go-Go bears will be provided by Cubcuda Productions and Bear Nation.
Monday, May 14
Boom presents a benefit show to send Sharde Ross off to Miss Gay USofA Classic starting at 9pm. The night will star Champagne Bordeaux, Erika Norell, Misty Eyez, Nancy Ross, Reajan Cox, Mercury Rising Cox, Cady Cox, Diva Kingsley, Anastacia Ross, Dede Van Carter, Carmen B, The Vanity Flair, Tonna McKenzie, Amanda Austin, Amanda West, Velvet LeNore, April Channelm Mitzy, Maxine Massengill
Sidelines Turns 6
On May 12th, Sidelines Sports Bar opened its doors six years ago and is celebrating the anniversary the entire weekend. The three-day party begins on Friday, May 11th through Sunday, May 13th. To commemorate its birthday, Sidelines is offering drink specials, Music by DJ Jared Michaels and Scores of giveaways and special raffles. The owner of Sidelines, Laurie Whittaker, and the entire staff, invite all of their customers, friends, family, vendors and other local business owners to come celebrate with them.
Hot Stuff
The rumors are NOT TRUE as I just confirmed that Island City Health and Fitness is not moving and staying in its original location with some major improvements happening in the near future. According to owner Reece Darham “It’s time to freshen things up at ICHF, keeping up with the national chains and to deliver the best product to our deserving members! As such, we are completely renovating the men’s bathroom, giving the women’s chaning room a major overhaul, resurfacing the aerobic studio floor, new air conditioning in the aerobic studio, purchasing new cardio equipment, and a few other nice surprises…I can’t give it all away! We anticipate doing the interior renovations around September, our slowest month. Also, the owners of the building are doing a complete renovation of the exterior of the building, as well as converting the empty interior spaces of the old Poverello and Social Security locations into eight smaller retail spaces. This side of the Shoppes will no longer be the ugly empty side; we’re going to be the hip, happening, and healthy Shoppes! Oh, and we are finally getting a brand new roof! No more leaks! I could not be happier with all the renovations.”
RuPaul Andre Charles is better known when he dresses in drag and entertains millions everyday as his over-the-top and fabulous alter ego RuPaul. Now the world’s most famous drag queen and reality show host will be featured in the latest issue of Bluewater Productions’ Female Force biography comic series. Female Force: RuPaul, in stores in July, follows the self-described “Supermodel of the World” from his time as a time as a struggling musician and dancer through his first big break as a gender-bending drag queen in the B52s “Love Shack” music video. The issue will also cover his journey to fame as well as the outreach he does. “RuPaul is bigger-than-life and can hardly be contained in the pages of a traditional comic,” said Bluewater president Darren G. Davis, The issue, written by Michael Troy and penciled Nathan Girten also delves into RuPaul’s personal life as an openly gay performer and his many public trials and tribulations including the 1993 furor in upstaging and insulting legendary comic Milton Berle on live TV and his cult-like following for his reality show “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” For more information, visit www.bluewaterprod.com.
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If you’re one of the 40 million iPad owners in the world, the chances are you carry it with you most of the time, whether at work, rest or play. The portable nature of an iPad makes it a desirable gadget to own, but means it may be susceptible to damage from dirt, water and harsh environments. For 2012, Lifedge has launched an innovative Waterproof iPad Case, designed to offer a stylish solution for the total protection of your iPad. Lifedge is a new brand launched by Scanstrut, an international market leader in the design and manufacturer of products to protect equipment used in demanding marine environments. With its strong marine heritage spanning over 25 years, Scanstrut has won numerous awards for its pioneering product range. The iPad Case is a waterproof and shockproof enclosure with an IP (Ingress Protection) rating of IP67 to keep water and dust at bay. Rigorous testing has shown that an iPad in a Lifedge case can be immersed in one metre of water for 30 minutes, or dropped onto a concrete floor from a height of one metre without being damaged. It also features an OptiGuard™ coating for exceptional screen clarity in sunlight, whilst ensuring the case is abrasion and chemical resistant to prevent damage from regular use and exposure to oils, sunscreen and household chemicals. The iPad Case has an ergonomically designed hand strap using a soft non-absorbent material, which holds firm across your hand for the perfect fit, and is suitable for both left and right handed users and allows the iPad to be used in portrait or landscape orientation. The iPad Case is available in blue, green, pink and grey and can be purchased from Lifedge.co.uk
