Last Tuesday was the July Fort Lauderdale Mack Mixer at the East End Brasserie which featured a great turnout and lots of good networking. On Thursday was the Campaign kick-off for Dean Trantalis for City Commissioner at Art Serve. Dean spoke about his plans for the city if he was elected to the Commission. Sun Serve is a great space with all the wonderful art work they have displayed. Later that night I headed over to the W Hotel for the annual Bliss Fort Lauderdale Faceoff. This competition…
Thursday, July 26
Creative Male (222 NE 25th street suite 106, Miami) will be celebrating their 2nd anniversary from 6 to 10 pm. Join them for cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres and boys in the latest underwear and swimwear. They will have special discounts throughout the store.
The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce presents its Chamber Spotlight Mega – Mixer from 6-9pm at the Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables showroom (300 Almeria Ave., Coral Gables). Mingle and network with fellow members and guests. FREE hors d’oeuvres & Grey Goose Vodka. The event will feature music courtesy of Classical South Florida 89.7, an animal showcase by Zoo Miami and a drawing of great prizes courtesy of MDGLCC and GMCVB members. $10 suggested general admission benefiting Zoological Society of South Florida. RSVP required. For more info e-mail at rsvp@gaybizmiami.com“>rsvp@gaybizmiami.com or call 305-673-4440.
Friday, July 27
Organizing For America (President Obama’s campaign organization) will be having a Voters Registration event at Alibi‘s 6-9 pm and Bill’s 9pm-12am where they will be: registering voters, updating voter registrations with address changes and enrolling voters in Vote By Mail.
Saturday, July 28
The Parker Playhouse features an evening with celebrated film director John Waters as well as a festive celebration of Panamanian culture. Strong Reaction Productions presents the only Florida engagement of An Evening with John Waters – This Filthy World on at 7 pm. Best known for the films Hair Spray, Pink Flamingos, Pecker, Cry Baby and Cecil B. Demented, Waters discusses his life and career experience in Hollywood. The evening includes a screening of his classic film Polyester, a film montage and commemoration ceremony, and a question and answer session. Tickets are $36.50, $46.50, $61.50. VIP tickets are available for $125 and include seating in the first three rows, post-show meet and greet, light appetizers with wine and a hardcover book with an optional autograph. Tickets and group discounts are available at (954) 462-0222 or select a seat online at ParkerPlayhouse.com. Tickets are also available for purchase at the Parker Playhouse box office Tuesday – Saturday from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
The Manor presents DJ Kidd Madonny with “Replay, Tribal Edition,” which will be a flashback to the best in tribal and vocal house. In the Latin Lounge and patio catch DJ Larry Larr spin some of the hottest Latin beast around with performances by Latina divas!
Sunday, July 29
Scandal’s presents two great events at 1 location, starting with Sun-T with DJ Kastraphoe and Lil P, on the patio, starting at 4pm. Inside their monthly Gospel Jubilee starts at 6pm starring the Lady Fancy and featuring the Gospel Jubilettes. Organizing For America (President Obama’s campaign organization) will be having a Voters Registration event outside of Scandals’ from 5 to 8 pm where they will be: registering voters, updating voter registrations with address changes and enrolling voters in Vote By Mail.
Dudes presents their monthly Leather/Bear event to support local charities featuring DJ Jeffrey Jacobs, dancers in full leather, shower scenes, free parking and much more starting at 9 pm.
The Alibi Angels and Remax Mayham’s present “Cleats to Stilettos” a Gay World Series fundraiser hosted by Wanda Wednesday and Melissa Morgan at Bill’s at 4 pm. This is a turnabout from the guys of the softball league, so go check out these sexy men as they do their “best” female impersonations.
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The Pride Factory is featuring their semi-annual “Shop The Box Clearance Event” with some items as low as $5. Check it out while they last!
Celebrate the launch of The Trevor Project’s Online Store, Trevor Gear. You can now order official Trevor gear and proudly show your support for LGBTQ youth! Trevor is offering official tees, tank-tops, wristbands, stickers and buttons at cost at TheTrevorProject.org/Gear. Place an order between now and July 31st during our Preview Sale and receive a 10% discount on your entire order use promo code TREVORGEAR!
Art Frenzie is moving! Just look down the courtyard to the left of their current location @ 2055 Wilton Drive for the “gallery in the rear” of Mark’s Haircuttery and you’re sure to find a treasure there! They will still be offering the finest selection & best quality of custom framing along with a huge variety of artworks, including the most formats available of Steve Walker’s work anywhere as they have since 1998. Find some great deals as they feature 20% off everything while they settle into the new space. For more info call them at (954)560-3684 or email them at artfrenzie@gmail.com“>artfrenzie@gmail.com
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This summer, celebrate the era of Motown with Sparkle: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, available July 31st from RCA Records. A remake of the 1976 classic, the highly anticipated film stars pop superstar Jordin Sparks and the late Whitney Houston and is directed by Salim Akil (Jumping The Broom, Soul Food). Sony Pictures will release Sparkle in theaters nationwide on August 17th. Featuring the final recorded performances from the late music icon Whitney Houston, the 13-song soundtrack also includes tracks from pop superstars Jordin Sparks and Cee Lo Green including “I’m A Man,” “Hooked On Your Love,” “Look Into Your Heart” and many more. “Celebrate,” a fun, up-tempo, feel good track produced by R. Kelly featuring Sparks and Houston, is the first single from the film with Whitney’s soul-stirring take on the gospel classic “His Eye Is On The Sparrow” as the soundtrack’s second single. Sparkle is the story of a musical prodigy who struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother (Whitney Houston), Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) tries to balance a new romance with music manager Stix (Derek Luke) while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters (Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter) strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era. The film also stars Mike Epps, Omari Hardwick and CeeLo Green. Directed by Sam O’Steen (The Graduate, High Risk, Kids Don’t Tell), the original Sparkle came out in 1976 and starred Irene Cara, Lonette McKee and Philip Michael Thomas. The gold-certified soundtrack featured Aretha Franklin in place of the film’s actresses and produced her #1 R&B hit “Something He Can Feel.” The film and soundtrack’s success inspired many Broadway musicals today.