FT.LAUDERDALE
‘DISCO & ATOMIC WAR’ AT CINEMA PARADISO
Winner of the Best Documentary prize at the 2009 Warsaw International Film Festival, this witty, charming, and provocative film recounts how in the mid ’80s, the nation of Estonia still lay firmly in the grip of the Soviet Union, and the repressive authorities controlled virtually all aspects of Estonian life. The totalitarian government’s power was derived in no small part from their ability to censor cultural life and keep Western culture on the other side of the border. See the films on Friday, Jan. 7 at 6 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m.; and Saturday, Jan. 15 at 4:30 p.m. Cinema Paradiso is located at 503 SE Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale. Call (954) 525-FILM.
THE DEPOT BENEFIT
The Depot Cabana Bar & Grill is hosting a poolside benefit for one of its patrons on Saturday, Jan. 8 from 1 p.m. to 5p.m. The Benefit is to assist in sending John Marieh to Mr. State of Florida Continental 2011. There will be entertainers, live music and performances as well as an underwear auction. Come out and show your support for one of South Florida’s premier entertainers. The Depot is located at 2935 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. For more information, call (954) 537-7076.
TERI WILSON TO PERFORMS AT THE TORCH CLUB IN WILTON MANORS
Jazz & Blues Singer Teri Wilson takes the stage at 9 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday beginning Jan. 12 at The Torch Club, 2155 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors. 9:00pm starting January 12th. Wilson has been a South Florida favorite for many years and is best known for her dynamic vocals and electric performances. Admission is $10. For more information, call (954) 588-5001.
ARTSUNITED PRESENTS THE AWARD-WINNING WORK OF CHERYL TURNER
ArtsUnited is hosting a reception for artist Cheryl Turner on Monday, Jan. 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the George Hester Gallery of the Stonewall Library & Archives, 1300 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. A new exhibit of her work will be on display in the gallery from Jan. 10 – Feb. 5. Turner received the Best in Show award at the 2010 Art Explosion show. For more information, please visit www.artsunitedonline.org or call (305) 281-0556.
MIAMI
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR
It’s time for the Miami International Art Fair (MIA) in Miami Beach, Jan. 13-17, 2011 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall D, 1901 Convention Center Drive. Come experience America’s most exciting midwinter contemporary art fair. MIA will be an inaugurating, intriguing and unique new model this year, combining a highly selective art fair with a strong, central curatorial vision, in addition to independently curated projects. The fair will host prestigious international dealers featuring contemporary, emerging, conceptual, and modern art including photography, installations, performance, and video. Highlighting MIA in 2011 is the special installation Museum of Modern Ice, bringing Canadian artist Gordon Halloran’s dazzling paintings in ice to sunny South Florida for the first time. MIA features contemporary art of all media, including photography, installations and video. An array of vibrant social activities attract collectors from throughout the US, Latin America and Europe. Tickets are $50 in advance and $75 at the door. For more information, call (239) 949 5411.
‘OY VEY! MY SON IS GAY!’
OPENS JAN. 7 Lainie Kazan, Bruce Vilanch, Jai Rodriguez and Carmen Electra star in this hilarious romantic comedy with a message of love, acceptance and laughter. “Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!” is the story of the Hirsch’s, a Jewish family living in the North Shore of Long Island, where every Friday night Shirley Hirsch invites another “perfect” girl for Shabbat dinner in hopes that her son, Nelson, will marry a nice Jewish girl. When Shirley and Martin once again set him up on a date, Nelson reveals that he is already seeing someone. Shirley and Martin are thrilled and can’t wait to meet the lucky lady. Opening Jan. 7 in South Beach, North Miami, Aventura, Boca Raton and Delray. For more information, visit www.oyveymovie.com.
MDGLCC NETWORKING EVENT
Sandpipers Networking Event– Beach Location – Jan. 12. The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce presents its monthly networking program held on the middle Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. at Angler’s Resort Hotel, 660 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. There will be a cocktail networking event and business card exchange with drawing for prizes. Cash bar and free hors d’oeuvres; limited to 50 people. Free admission. RSVP by calling (305) 673-4440 or email mdglcc@bellsouth.net.
BAY AREA
KATE SHINDLE LIVE
Broadway/TV/film actress and AIDS activist Kate Shindle will perform for a Francis House benefit. Shindle is currently starring as the Mad Hatter in “Wonderland” coming to the David A. Straz Theater. Friday, Jan. 7 from 11 pm. to 2 a.m. at Steam Fridays and Tease Saturdays at The Honey Pot, 1507 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City.
CIRQUE TUESDAYS
Once again, the Flamingo Resort is bringing a whole new event to St. Petersburg as they proudly present Cirque. Starting Jan. 11 (10 p.m. to 4 a.m.) and continuing every Tuesday to follow, experience a whole new Flamingo for 18 and over. DJ Elix will be spinning the best music. They are putting on a whole new experience that will make the club kids of New York scream with envy. There will be special events and Conun Drum hosting the show. Be ready to experience a night that will leave you craving for more. The Flamingo Resort is located at 4601 34th St. S., St. Pete.
OF MONTREAL WITH KID SISTER
Of Montreal with Kid Sister will be at The Ritz Ybor, Saturday, Jan. 15 from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. It has been said that an original artist is not a person who emulates no one, but rather is somebody that no one can emulate. Over the last 15 years, Of Montreal has imitated everyone (86 covers and counting) while developing its own inimitable sound — a unique mixture of indiepop, glam-rock, funk and R&B. The performance will be at The Ritz Ybor, 1503 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City.
EL GANCHO
The main event of Gancho Tampa Gasparilla Weekend featuring DJ Abel, is the El Gancho Party on Saturday, Jan. 29 from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. at the historic Ritz Ybor Theater. An amalgam of heavy tribal beats and diva anthems, spectacular lighting and eccentric performances will make this circuit event unlike anything Tampa has ever seen. For tickets and more info about other Gancho Weekend events, visit www.ganchotampa.com. A portion of proceeds will benefit Metro Wellness & Community Centers. First 100 tickets sold are only $35, after that prices go up to $45; $55 at the door. Purchase tickets directly from the Ritz Ybor box office by (813) 247-2555 to avoid Ticketmaster fees. VIP floor is $125 and VIP balcony is $150, both include bottle service and private seating area.
CENTRAL FLORIDA
KEEP THE PARTY GOING
Revolution nightclub’s resolution for the new year is to keep the party going, at least until Thursday, Jan. 6 from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Blaze Adonis along with Revolution presents “Celebrity Rehab: F*ck New Year’s Recover, Keep the Party Going.” No cover ‘til 11 p.m. for those 21+, no cover ‘til midnight with college or theme park employee I.D. Free drinks from 11 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. DJ Joanie on the decks in the main room dropping the hottest beats. Revolution is located at 375 S. Bumby Ave., downtown Orlando.
CAZWELL LIVE AT THE PARLIAMENT HOUSE
See Cazwell live in concert on Saturday, Jan. 15 at 1 a.m. His hits include “Seen Beyonce at Burger King,” “Tonight,” “Watch My Mouth” and “Ice Cream Truck.” A great night, don’t miss it. Parliament House is located at 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando.H K.I.S.S. Saturday, Jan. 15 from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Revolution’s own DJ Infinite in the Hydrate Video Bar spinning hip-hop and R&B. DJ Pat Pat from South Beach taking over the dance floor with Top 40, house and dance. Special guest DJ Joey Paranoia from Raxxy’s Takeover bringing the hottest House, Electro on the patio. 21+ free before 11 p.m., $5 after. Shuttle from UCF Arena – $10 includes admission. Revolution is located at 375 S. Bumby Ave., downtown Orlando.
CHAMPAGNE & CHOCOLATE PARTY
On Sunday, Jan. 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, Jack & Lee Rosen Southwest Orlando Campus, 11184 S. Apopka- Vineland Road, Orlando. Join them for complimentary chocolates and champagne as they celebrate the JCC’s new schedule of adult education classes, free with JCC membership or just $10/class for non-members. Meet the instructors, make new friends and indulge in decadence. Free babysitting is available when you call for a reservation. For more information, contact Bonnie Rayman at (407) 387-5330 or bonnier@ orlandojcc.org.
BOXERS VS. BRIEFS
Third annual Boxers vs. Briefs at Revolution, 375 S. Bumby Ave., downtown Orlando, on Thursay, Jan. 20 from 10 p.m. to 3:30 a.m No cover ‘til 11 p.m. for those 21+, no cover ‘til midnight with college or theme park employee I.D. Free drinks from 11 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Showtime at midnight.
