Aids Walk St. Petersburg 2011
Saturday, September 10, registration is from 8:00 a.m. Walk Starts at 10:00 a.m. from the North Shore Park in downtown St. Petersburg. Join them for the 2011 AIDS Walk St. Petersburg in sunny downtown St. Petersburg to benefit members of our community affected and infected by HIV/AIDS. Watch for more information.
The sunday BBQ is back
Ybor Resort and Spa, 1512 8th Ave. (15th Street) in Ybor City. Every Sunday at 5 p.m. Lots of hot flavorful guys here lining up for some buns, wieners and other tasty items. Come on down and put some sun on those buns in our open-air tropical Asian-themed patio with Jacuzzi. Remember: what happens at the resort, stays at the resort.
Flamingo Bingo
Thursdays hosted by Kevin Johnson. Win free drinks and prizes from 8 to 10 p.m. Code Bar opens at 7 p.m., the Video Bar opens at 10 p.m. and don’t miss Girl’s Night in the Blu Room, which opens at 11 p.m. with $3 Miller Lite longnecks. The Flamingo Resort is located at 4601 34th St. S in St.
Petersburg. For more information, visit www.flamingofla.com.
Gay Bowling
First Thursday of each month from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Dunedin Bowling Lanes, 405 Patricia Avenue in Dunedin. For more information, call (727) 736-1282.
FREE DRAG QUEEN BINGO
Every week, you can play BINGO for free and win drinks and prizes at the Flamingo Resort, 4601 34th St S in St. Petersburg.
THE NEARLYWED GAME
Every Thursday night from 8 to 11:55 p.m. at Hamburger Mary’s (1600 7th Avenue in Ybor City). With host Michael Dixon. You won’t want to miss all the fun and laughs as couples who think they know each other find out if they really do. Come watch, or get in on the fun. If you want to be a contestant, call (813) 241-MARY. Reservations are highly recommended!
“HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH”
Written by: John Cameron Mitchell and Steven Trask, directed by: Jeffrey D. Holmes, starring: Joe Harter, Blaze Powers, Dominick Daniel and The Angry Inch Band. Make your reservations now to see Hedwig and her band in action. Now through June 4, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Tickets $30. For info and reservations: (954) 678-1496. Tickets may be purchased at the door (cash only). To purchase tickets via credit card and for special discounts, please go to: www.infinite-abyss.com.
You may also purchase tickets at: www.empirestage.com. The Empire Stage is located at 1140 N. Flagler Drive in Fort Lauderdale.
BEYOND THE L-WORD
Fascinating performance workshop/ lecture on lesbian culture. This workshop/lecture invites participants to enact a colorful range of scenarios taken from lesbian history, lesbian theatre, and lesbian pulp fiction. Discover what has been missing in popular culture-the fierce and fascinating archetypes of women who choose women! Playwright and director Carolyn Gage is the author of more than sixty plays and seven books on lesbian theatre, and in 2009, she won the national Lambda Literary Award in Drama. From Sappho to Rachel Carson, from camp counselors to nuns, this workshop explores the historical enclaves where lesbians have attempted to live out our dreams and escape from our nightmares. This is a performance workshop for all abilities, all genders, and all orientations. Audience welcome. Friday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. at The Pride Center at Equality Park, 2040 N. Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors.
WIN EPICUREAN DINNER CLUB
Women in Network’s Epicurean Dinner Club and The Pride Center Present: Brunch and T-Dance on Sunday, June 12th, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm for brunch and 3 pm for the Patio T-Dance at The Manor Entertainment Complex, 2345 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Prix Fixe menu includes two drinks. For further information please contact Joyce Schweitzer at 954-558-3657 or Toni Hadi at 954-565-0094.
MIXER FOR A CAUSE
Gilda’s Club South Florida LGBT Action Group invite you to an After Hours Mixer, join them for a cause and a good time. Gilda’s Club South Florida is a free cancer support community that welcomes all who have been touched by cancer. This event will be held on Thursday, May 26th – 5:00 to 8:00pm at Rosie’s Bar & Grill. 2449 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305. For more information or to RSVP call Thom Palumbo at 954-763-6776 or e-mail thom@gildasclubsouthflorida.org or visit them online:
www.gildasclubsouthflorida.org.
SIZZLE MIAMI
May 26 – 31, 2011, in Miami. Party-seekers from around the world
convene in sunny Miami, Florida, celebrating life, pride and liberty. Originally a one-day occurrence, Sizzle Miami has evolved into a 5-day smorgasbord of captivating day-time events and pulsating nightlife. Although Sizzle participants are mostly comprised of African-Americans and Latinos, all races are welcomed and encouraged to participate. For more info, visit www.sizzlemiami.com.
GAY & LESBIAN WALKING TOUR OF SOUTH BEACH
The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, Greater Miami Convention Visitor Bureau, and the Miami Design Preservation League, present a ninety-minute guided Gay & Lesbian Walking Tour of South Florida on Saturday, May 28th. Tour departs at 5 p.m. from the Art Deco Welcome Center at Ocean Drive and 10th Street, and ends at the Lords South Beach Hotel, 1120 Ocean Drive, where a refreshing drink will be provided. Reservations are not required.
Tickets are $20, and can be purchased at MDGLCC or at MDPL’s Art Deco Welcome Center at Ocean Drive and 10th Street. FREE to MDPL and MDGLCC members. RSVP to (305) 673-4440 or to mdglcc@bellsouth.net.
TASTE FOR CHANGE WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER
Abzyme Research Foundation and Joel Santos invite you to this very special wine tasting. The vaccine for Polio was developed with grassroots fundraising through the March of Dimes. ARF is funding a promising new therapeutic HIV vaccine through a series of charity wine tastings. Join them and support hope for a future without HIV/AIDS. All proceeds will go toward the continued development and advancement of HIV-EVAC, a revolutionary therapeutic HIV vaccine candidate. To learn more about
ARF and HIVEVAC, visit www.endhiv.com. Friday June 17, from 7 to 9 pm at Bar 721, 721 Lincoln Lane on Miami Beach. RSVP by Friday June 3 via Host Joel Santos: joel@sobeteethwhitening.com, (786) 267-0404. Suggested donation of $40, 21+ to attend this event.
BRITNEY SPEARS AT AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA
See Britney Spears live on the Femme Fatale Tour with special guest Nicki Minaj and opening performances by Jessie and the Toy Boys and Nervo. Tickets now on sale at Ticketmaster.com. The concert will be held on Friday July 22, 2011 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami.
FIRE AND ICE WEEKEND AT ST. PETE PRIDE
Florida’s only Gay beach party of the summer with world renowned deejay, Luis Perez spinning Saturday. Fire & Ice Weekend represents what is so hot about a party on the beach and what is so cool about supporting St. Pete Pride. The very retro Postcard Inn (6300 Gulf Blvd.) on St Pete Beach will play host to the private gay party for the largest pride celebration in Florida on Friday, June 24 from 1 to 7 p.m. Highlights of the weekend include Friday’s Fire Party that includes the hottest pool and beach event of the summer. Friday also includes St. Pete Pride’s Kick-Off Party at Georgie’s Alibi. Saturday will bring the parade and promenade at St Pete Pride. The highlight of the weekend will be the Saturday Ice Party with D.J. Luis Perez. Sunday will focus on a festival Beach Party including our pool party and beach pavillion, dancing on the beach, and the beautiful Gulf of Mexico open for business all day. Later attend the St. Pete Pride Closing Party at Flamingo Resort. Visit www.alandchuck.travel.com to book a room.
THE SUNDAY BBQ IS BACK
Ybor Resort and Spa, 1512 8th Ave. (15th Street) in Ybor City. Every Sunday at 5 p.m. Lots of hot flavorful guys here lining up for some buns, wieners and other tasty items. Come on down and put some sun on those buns in our open-air tropical Asian-themed patio with Jacuzzi.
FLAMINGO BINGO
Thursdays hosted by Kevin Johnson. Win free drinks and prizes from 8 to 10 pm. Code Bar opens at 7 pm, the Video Bar opens at 10 pm and don’t miss Girl’s Night in the Blu Room, which opens at 11 pm with $3 Miller Lite longnecks. The Flamingo Resort is located at 4601 34th St. S in St. Petersburg. For more information, visit www.flamingofla.com.
GAY BOWLING
First Thursday of each month from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Dunedin Bowling Lanes, 405 Patricia Avenue in Dunedin. For more information, call (727) 736-1282.
GAY?DAYS AT?WALT?DISNEY?WORLD
June 2 through 5, 2011 in Orlando The long standing Gay Day at Disney has morphed into a week-long celebration at the theme parks of Orlando. The days are focused on the parks and pool parties, the nights are packed with dance parties at various venues. Gay Days – the original group is still quite popular, especially among folks more interested in the park-focused events and connecting with others.
ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL
Friday, May 27, and Saturday, May 28, from 1pm to 11 pm. North America’s largest electronic music festival comes to Orlando for the first time. Expect a wide array of attractions, full-size carnival rides, art installations and performers. World-class deejays, artists and performers, thousands of beautiful people, massive stages and full-size carnival rides. At Tinker Field, 1610 West Church St. in Orlando. For more information, visit www.electricdaisycarnival.com.
THE RED BALL
At the Parliament House (410 N Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando) Saturday, May 28, from 7 pm to 2 am. The ticket also gets you into the club for the night to see RuPaul Drag Race Runner Up Manila Luzon and the number one queen from Puerto Rico, Queen Bee Ho joining the Footlight Players. Every room will be decorated with a different style. See Judy Tenuta then enjoy the
rest of the night with all the Red Ball glory included in the price of your Judy Tenuta ticket. Judy, the self described “Love Goddess” and “Aphrodite of the Accordion,” is appropriately described as “Outrageous Mind-Blowing Comedy”. Don’t forget to wear red!
ORLANDO BLACK PRIDE
May 31 to June 5, 2011; Orlando Black Pride brings thousands of LGBTers together for a long weekend of events and entertainment. There are parties for the fellas, the ladies and everything in between and you can find all the great events on the official website. So head out to Orlando and get ready to party… www.orlandoblackpride.com.
A NIGHT OF PERPETUAL COMEDY
The Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence present a night of perpetual comedy on Thursday June 2. featuring the talents of improv comedians formerly of the Comedy Warehouse at Disney’s Pleasure Island and benefitting The Sister Claire Annette Blowood Memorial Granting Fund. Show times are 8 and 10 p.m. Cover: $7 suggested donation. To be held at the Parliament House, 410 N Orange Blossom Trail (W Livingston St) in downtown Orlando.
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BEAR CODES PRESENTS SPLASH!
Saturday, April 30, from 2 to 8 p.m. in Fort Lauderdale at the Royal Palms Resort, 2901 Terramar Street. Monthly pool parties for bears, cubs, chubs, chasers and friends. Join them at the new Royal Palms Resort and Spa for the Official Opening Party of Splash with live deejays and more. The Royal Palms Boutique Hotel offers luxurious rooms, a full bar, a café serving great food and a full service spa and gym. And yes … a clothing-optional heated pool, so come in your swimsuits or your birthday suit… the choice is yours. As appreciation for your continued support of Bear Codes, they are extending to those that RSVP for the opening party event only, no cover charge (normal cover is $7). You must RSVP on Facebook to receive the free entry and you can only RSVP yourself. There will be an RSVP list at the door. Help spread the word and invite your friends on the invite link on the event page and give them a chance to RSVP and get the newest hottest pool party grand opening for free. Splash will be held monthly.
IGLTA’s ANNUAL GLOBAL CONFERENCE
Unleash your hidden talents at IGLTA’s Annual Global Convention. Professionals from around the world will unite in Fort Lauderdale May 10-15, 2011, to network, educate, brainstorm and take LGBT tourism to unprecedented levels. Educational programming, Unleashed 2.0, will serve as the cornerstone of future business development. Sessions will cater to all experience levels in social media, internet marketing and new travel technology trends to help you reach customers in a more efficient way. Mark your calendars now! This will be the must-attend event of 2011. Don’t let your competitors leave you behind.
STONEWALL STREET FESTIVAL AND PARADE
Sunday, Jun 19, 2011, in Wilton Manors from 3 to 8 p.m. Continues the Wilton Manors Stonewall tradition and adds some surprises & new highlights. The festival stretches from 5 Points to NE 20th Street on Wilton Drive with multiple stages filled with exciting entertainment, exhibits from sponsors, merchants, and area non-profits, demonstrations, games, street performers and an exciting assortment of gourmet food trucks and beverage stations. The twilight parade features floats from near and far.
For more info check out www.stonewallwiltonmanors.com.
LADY GAGA MONSTER BALL APRIL 2011
Wednesday, Apr 13, from 8 to 11 p.m. at the American Airlines Arena in Miami. The Scissor Sisters and Semi Precious Weapons have been selected as the opening acts for the third North American leg of Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball tour.
MISS RICHFIELD 1981 IS HEADING TO MIAMI
Miss Richfield 1981 is coming to Miami for the very first time to officially kickoff Miami Beach Pride with a performance at the Colony Theater on April 15 at 8 p.m. A portion of the tickets and proceeds from a raffle will benefit Miami Beach Pride and GLAAD. In her new show, “30 Years on the Throne!,” Miss R. looks back at her storybook life celebrating three decades of beauty sovereignty as reigning queen of Richfield, Minnesota, “where butter is a spice and gravy is a beverage.”
Miss Richfield has appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, “Today” on NBC, “Cake Boss” on TLC and “Weekends with Samantha Brown” on Travel Channel. Her live performances have received critical acclaim and The New York Post recently honored “Miss Richfield 1981” as the must-see act in Provincetown”. Tickets are $25/$35 and are available at the Colony Theater Box Office or www.missrichfield.com. Miss Richfield 1981 will host an after-party at Mova Lounge following the show.
MIAMI BEACH PRIDE
On Saturday, April 16, Miami Beach will be more fabulous than ever! Miami Beach City Mayor Matti Bower, your friends, family and allies celebrate the 3rd annual Miami Beach Gay Pride parade and festival. It’s a celebration of the extraordinary strength, beauty and contributions of South Florida’s LGBT community, and an exciting all-day event that featured a parade, a festival with exciting celebrity presentations and musical performances, and an expo with LGBT-friendly vendors and businesses, refreshments and food, and a family-friendly “playzone”. Miami Beach Gay Pride is an extraordinary celebration that brings out the best in us all. Last year’s pride event brought out over 35,000 people from all walks of life and cities from across Florida — and across the world — making Miami Beach Gay Pride the city’s largest one-day event. This year will be even better!
RENEGADES SPLASH?POOL?PARTY
After a long morning of softball, come by to cool off with food, beer and Bob’s famous cupcakes, raffles and lots of prizes. Sunday, Apr. 3, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at Gay St Pete House, 4505 Fifth Avenue North in St. Petersburg.
LADY?GAGA?IN?TAMPA
Lady Gaga and special guests, Scissor Sisters, will be coming to the St. Pete Times Forum on Saturday, April 16th,from 7 to 11 p.m. Lady Gaga has captivated audiences around the globe with her stunning international smash, “The Monster Ball” tour, presented by Virgin Mobile. In 2010, the tour took her throughout Europe and North American, where she received rave reviews everywhere she stopped. With the majority of North American dates already sold out, Lady Gaga has announced she will be extending her North American 2011 tour, now including a stop at Tampa’s St. Pete Times Forum.
WET LUBE WRESTLING
Tampa Bay RULEs, Sunday Apr 17, 1 to 5 p.m., Chelsea Nightclub, 1502 N. Florida Ave. in Tampa. This month’s event is sponsored by WET. So cum get piggy, wear your rubber, jock or hottest leather, but get ready to get some WET wrestlin’ on. Bar opens to the general public from 3 p.m. on. Building leathermen/ fetishmen brotherhood and gathering just for fun without egos and attitudes. Get together to socialize, have a cigar or two, experience a demo, bootblacking services and maybe learn about the brotherhood of community bonding. It’s a good ole fashioned leather/fetish tea dance with a new twist… the twist is what you bring and who you are. Always open to suggestions and ideas to promote, build and excite OUR community! This is just the beginning… the future is so bright, let’s start burning those candles! tbrulesz@gmail.com
DIVERSITY SLAM SPRING FLING
Friday, Apr 22, 9 p.m. to 12 midnight,
L Train, 900 Central Ave., Saint Petersburg. Open mic night spoken word, acoustic jams.
INTERPOL
Thursday, Apr 28, from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Ritz Ybor, 1507 East 7th Avenue in Tampa. $24 advance tickets, all ages.
GAY BOWLING
First Thursday of each month from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Dunedin Bowling Lanes, 405 Patricia Avenue in Dunedin. For more information, call (727) 736-1282.
SCISSOR SISTERS
Scissor Sisters at Hard Rock Live, Thurs., Apr. 7, 7 to 10 p.m., 6050 Universal Blvd. in Orlando.
RICKY MARTIN LIVE
Friday Apr. 8, 2011, in Orlando from 6 to 9 p.m, Amway Center, 400 W Church St.
THE MONSTER BALL
Lady Gaga at the Amway Center, Friday Apr. 15,, 7 to 11:30 p.m., 400 W Church St in Orlando.
ORLANDO WHITE PARTY
Saturday Apr. 16, 201,1 from 8:30 p.m. to
2 a.m. at Parliament House, 410 N Orange Blossom Trail in downtown Orlando. Time to start planning for one of Orlando’s biggest parties of the year. Featuring Juju Bee, Alexis Mateo, Shangela and Yara Sofia. D.J. Brianna Lee spinning the hits for “Elevate”. White attire encouraged. Rooms are going fast. Book now at www.parliamenthouse.com.
babes in bonnets fundraiser at parliament house
Monday, Apr 18, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Parliament House, 410 N Orange Blossom Trail in downtown Orlando. This is a citywide event benefiting the Orlando Youth Alliance (OYA), a local charity that provides free of charge, peer-to-peer support groups, education and a positive environment for Orlando’s LGBT youth. Hosted by: Darcel Stevens & Michael Wanzie.
MISS HEART OF ORLANDO PAGEANT
This is a preliminary to Miss Heart of Florida. Monday, Apr. 18, from 9 p.m. to 12 midnight at Mr. Sister’s, 5310 East Colonial Dr. in Orlando.
NINA VS. RAJA
RuPaul’s Drag Race girls at the Parliament House (410 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando), Saturday May 7, 2011, in Orlando from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. 1st runner up of season one, Nina Flowers and top 5 (as it stands right now), Raja of season three will be joining the award winning Footlight Players: Darcel Stevens, V, Armani, Sassy Devine and the Men of the Footlight Theater. Three rooms of music – featuring D.J. Brianna Lee of Gayinternetradiolive.com in the disco, Pop 40 mix in the video bar and hip-hop/pop in the piano bar.
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES Dine & Donate Movie Night at Courtyard Café benefiting Women in Network (WIN). Thurs., September 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy the movie Fried Green Tomatoes and the great food at Courtyard Café. 100% of every fried green tomatoes order will go directly to WIN. 10% of all other food orders from 6 to 10 p.m. will be donated to WIN. Join in the fun, have a great meal, enjoy a classic movie and help WIN. For more information, email information@womeninnetwork.com
BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISER Join Southern Country South Florida in supporting a great cause at Scandals Saloon on Thursday, September 23 starting with happy hour at 6:30 p.m. Couples country dance lessons at 7:30 p.m. with Lee Fox. D.J. Gina will be spinning your favorite country tunes, 50/50 raffle.
FOR FILM LOVERS Get your tickets now for the Fort Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Film Festivalwhich runs from October 7 – 11. Fourteen great films are being shown at The Manor, 2345 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Individual movie tickets can be purchased for $8 for festival members, $12 for non-members. Discount ticket packages are also available. For more information, visit www.flglff.com or call (305) 534-9924 (Monday-Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
SPA DISCOUNTS FOR STUDENTS It’s only the beginning of the semester; exams haven’t started and the only stress students are feeling is deciding which bar to go to on Thursday night. But bliss spa at W Hotel Fort Lauderdale knows that campus is your catwalk no matter what time of year, so they’re introducing a 20 percent discount on spa treatments for college students. Students can visit bliss in the W Fort Lauderdale to indulge in signature services, famous facials and musthave mani/pedis. The special continues through October 31st when students present their college I.D. Bliss spa, 401 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. (at W Fort Lauderdale) on Fort Lauderdale Beach. To book an appointment, call (954) 414-8230.
THE VEEP VISITS Vice President Joe Biden will be in Broward County on Friday, September 24 at 12 noon at the Westin Diplomat Hotel, 3555 South Ocean Drive in Hollywood. The Vice President is here to support Florida’s Democratic candidates. To RSVP or for more information, email JLutin@FlaDems.com or call (954) 290-9321.
POTLUCK DINNER Families Like Yours and Mine, a LGBT family group, will be holding a potluck dinner on Sat., Sept. 25 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Parish Center, 2750 Mc Farlane Road in Coconut Grove. This will be the group’s first dinner get together. For more information or to RSVP, email tfrontado@gmail.com. There will be great food, nice people and a playground for the kids
HELLROTIKA SAVE Dade presents: Hellrotika: Circus of Lost Souls, the 16th Annual Halloween Extravaganza will be held on Sat., Oct. 30 starting at 8 p.m. at The Awarehouse, 550 NW 29th St. in Miami. This year’s event is envisioned as a perfect combination of dance party, mingling forum and themed spectacle. Event guests will be treated to an immersive, multi-media experience with macabre interactive “circus” performances, a costume contest, food vendors and the latest dance music played by world class deejays. Tickets are now on sale for “Hellrotika” — general admission tickets are $25, VIP tickets are $45. VIP tickets give you access to unlimited cocktails at the Grey Goosesponsored bars. There is a discount for tickets purchased prior to Oct. 1st. You can get tickets at Hellrotika.com
‘WHIT & WILDE AND OTHER SUCH POETS’ INSIGNIA, the vocal ensemble of the Miami Gay Men’s Chorus proudly presents its long-awaited performance of “Whit & Wilde and Other Such Poets”. Through poetry and song, the members of Insignia will explore the richness and complexity that flowed from the pens of the gay giants of the literary world. The ensemble will present new settings of Oscar Wilde’s “The Grave of Shelley” and Walt Whitman’s “The Mystic Trumpeter” both commissioned for this concert.
The program will also include pieces with texts by Langston Hughes and Elton John. The concert will be held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 2750 Mc Farlane Road in Coconut Grove starting at 4 p.m. on September 26. Tickets can be purchased at miamigaychorus.org
MIASCI COMMUNITY DAYS Miami Science Museum (3280 South Miami Avenue in Miami) is proud to announce the launch of MiaSci Community Days, a series of free admission opportunities on select weekdays to ensure that each and every member of the community has the opportunity to visit the Museum. Residents of Miami-Dade County are invited to visit the Museum on weekdays from 3 to 6 p.m. now through Thursday, September 30th.
FRONT RUNNERS ST. PETE The Front Runners get together every Saturday morning through next May at 9 a.m. followed by breakfast. The first Saturday of the month they meet at Old Northeast Northshore Pool in downtown St. Petersburg; the second Saturday at Pinellas Point/Bay Vista Park; the third Saturday at Sunset Beach/ Bedrox Pavilion located at W. Gulf Boulevard and finally, on the fourth Saturday at Gulfport-Clymer Park (Gulfport Boulevard at Beach). For more information, contact Barry Dingman at barrydingman@gmail.com
“RESPECT: A MUSICAL JOURNEY OF WOMEN” Now through Sunday, September 26, “Respect: A Musical Journey for Women” is at the Joeb Theater at the David A. Straz, Jr. Performing Arts Center. From “Someone to Watch Over Me” to “I Will Survive,” it’s the journey of women, told through top-40 music in the new musical production. Combining excerpts of 60 songs with women’s own stories about found dreams, lost love, relationship issues, workforce entry, independence and more, this show is exhilarating! It’s more than just a story worth telling, it’s a must-see and must-hear event. Showtimes are Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.
BLACK, WHITE AND BLUES The Tampa Film Institute, parent organization to The Gasparilla International Film Festival (GIFF), is proud to announce the Florida premiere of the feature film, Black, White and Blues. Tampa-born producers Charlie Poe, Jeff Balis and actor/writer/producer Morgan Simpson along with producer Rhoades Rader (Dodgeball) coordinated with GIFF and three other notfor- profit organizations to debut the film in Tampa. All proceeds will benefit Academy Prep of Tampa, Glazer Children’s Museum, Junior Achievement and The Tampa Film Institute (GIFF). October 1 at Ferguson Hall at 6:30 p.m.
SUNDAYS AT SAWMILL CAMPING RESORT The Sawmill Resort & Campgrounds is located in Dade City (between Tampa & Orlando). Wake up with a hearty breakfast at Splash Pool Bar and Cafe, catch some rays in Sawmill’s heated clothing- optional pool and enjoy nature in a peaceful setting along the Withlacoochee River. The fun never stops at Sawmill.
Make your reservations now, and don’t forget to ask about their special offers on cabins, R.V. and tent site stays.
PAWS FOR A CAUSE Revolution Nightclub, The Doggie Door, BullFish, and Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) presents “Paws for a Cause – A Puppy Pageant” on Sunday, September 26th from 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. The categories are “Most Original,” “Best Owner/Pet Lookalike” and “Best Crowd Pleaser.” Puppy pageant begins at 4:00 p.m. with host, Baby Blue. Special performances by Dani Shay (6:00 p.m.) and Simpsons RD (7:00 p.m.). There will also be raffles, drink specials and a complimentary buffet. $8 cover or $5 cover with an item from OCAS Wish List (www.ocnetpets.com). Revolution is located at 375 S. Bumby Avenue in Orlando.
IN ANITA’S WAKE: THE IRRATIONAL WAR ON FLORIDA’S GAY FAMILIES This film will be presented at various Central Florida venues in the upcoming weeks and the presenters urge the “One Orlando” community to attend and bring a friend! This 70-minute documentary looks back at the hysteria surrounding the 1977 homophobic crusade of Anita Bryant and the resulting anti-gay adoption statute passed by the Florida Legislature. Featured in the film are parents and children currently fighting to save their families from a Florida government still intent on tearing them apart. When will Florida’s leaders reject the loathsome politics of fear and bigotry? To be presented on Saturday, September 25, at the Global Peace Film Festival, 3:30 p.m.; Rollins Bush Auditorium, Winter Park. Thursday, September 28, Hippodrome Theatre at 7 p.m.; Gainesville (an ACLU event with Martin Gill and Shelbi Day); Wednesday October 20 at Orlando PFLAG, 7:00 p.m., First United Methodist downtown, Wesley Building room 313; and, Sunday, November 14, in Melbourne, (location to be announced) 1 p.m. (an ACLU event). For more on this and other films, visit vickinantzfilms.com.
“THE CRUCIBLE” The Downtown Theatre presents Tony Award-winner for Best Play, Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” now through October 9. “The Crucible”, a historical play based on events of the Salem witchcraft trials, takes place in a small Puritan village in the colony of Massachusetts in 1692. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. with a special Sunday matinee on October 3 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $18.00 or $15.00 for students and seniors. For information, call (407) 841-0083.
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