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Big Parties In South Florida For A Special Anniversary Weekend

May 15, 2013

This week there are big anniversaries all over South Florida. Therefore I decided to write a feature with the info for all the parties. To be fair, I listed them in oldest to youngest.

The Alibi, the bar that started the gay invasion into Wilton Manors will be celebrating their 16^th anniversary from Wednesday, May 15 through Saturday, May 18 with the theme: Midnight in the Garden of Alibi. On Wednesday, during Game Show night, Nikki Adams will be giving away Anniversary T-Shirts. On Friday they will have a VIP meet and Greet with Lady Chablis (Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil) at 9 pm followed by their annual Alibi 5 year employee ring ceremony on the main stage. On Saturday, Lady Chablis performs at 10 pm with a grand prize giveaway of a trip for 2 to beautiful Savannah, Georgia (where the film was shot). The trip includes a hotel room, dinner at the famous “The Olde Pink House” and a bar tab for Club One (where Lady Chablis performs).

It was a pleasure to chat with lady Chablis:

When did you start performing in Drag?

My 1st drag show was in the early 70’s in Tallahassee Fla. at a club called The Foxtrot. It was back in the days when you had to be careful of being gay and wearing a dress was even harder.

What made you decide to write a book (Hiding My Candy) and how was the process?

The advance that was offered for me to write the book was the deciding factor. $$$$$$$$$$! The process was like peeling layers of an onion. It brought back things I had forgotten, good and bad.

Tell me about making the movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil?

Making the movie was great, I had the chance to work with the butchest director in Hollywood, Clint Eastwood, and I got to ad lib the whole movie. My name on the set was “The One Take Wonder”!

You have won many titles. Which was your favorite and why?

My favorite title is “Grand Empress of Savannah.” Why, because it’s almost like being the Mrs. Mayor of Savannah.

Are you excited about your performance in South Florida, and what should the audience expect?

Overly excited about my performance in Fla. Florida is my home state. I was born and raised in Quincy. What the audience should not expect is a Disney production, I am far from that.

Noche Latina Florida presents Quinceañera, their 15^th anniversary extravaganza themed party at Noche Latina Saturdays at the Manor on Saturday, May 18^th. The night will feature fabulous productions by hostesses Viva Mirage and Erika Norell and special guests Champagne Bordeaux and Athena Dion; Hot Latin go-Go Boys, DJ Larry Larr, and in honor of year 15, $1,500 in raffles, cash, prizes and giveaways. 10:30 pm to 4 am with No Cover!

Discotekka will be celebrating the 9^th anniversary of Milancita.com with a party that features performances by TP Lords, Sasha Lords and Poizon Ivy. Discotekka Miami and Danny Villar Productions Invites You to The 9th Year Anniversary of Milancita.com – And The 6th Year Anniversary Of Milancita @ Discotekka on Saturday, May 18. This special event will feature 9 DJs, 9 special performances by some of the hottest divas in the biz. She was was nicknamed Milancita by the Legendary Diva Marytrini back when she was a photographer for different Night Clubs. Milancita.com was an innocent concept created between 2 friends Anthony Cotarello and Milan, in her living room, in their Pajamas! You are invited to celebrate 9 wonderful years with one of South Florida’s finest!

Coliseum will be celebrating their 1 year anniversary on Saturday, May 18^th with a themed party entitled Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas including a fashion show by the Coliseum Glamazons as well as a Casino set up where you can play Black Jack, Slots, and Roulette (for fun only). The night will star the Coliseum cast: Marytrini, Vinna, La Radisson, Estephania and over 20 special guests.