Fort Lauderdale
DINE OUT FORT LAUDERDALE
Come out for the most tasteful event of the season, Dine Out Lauderdale, a six-week celebration of the area’s top restaurants, chefs and cuisine. From Oct. 1 to Nov. 11, a selection of Greater Fort Lauderdale restaurants are offering specially-created, three-course menus at a $35 fixed price. Enjoy the very best of the area’s restaurants set amid a tropical backdrop of turquoise waters and sun-kissed skies. Discover the mouthwatering ingredients that make dining here so “Lauder Licious.” For more on these restaurants and fine dining in Greater Fort Lauderdale, visit the dining section at www.sunny.org/restaurants.
Participating restaurants:
• Fort Lauderdale: Blue Moon Fish Co., By Word of Mouth, Cafe Vico, The Capital Grille, China Grill at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Coco Asian Bistro & Bar, da Campo Osteria by Todd English at il Lugano, 15th Street Fisheries, Grille 66 & Bar Restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six, Hi- Life Café, Himmarshee Bar & Grille, ilios at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Johnny V, Mai-Kai Restaurant and Show, The Melting Pot, Morton’s The Steakhouse, North Ocean Grille at the Pelican Grand, Primavera Restaurant, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Sea Level Restaurant & Ocean Bar at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Shula’s on the Beach at the Westin Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale, SoLita Las Olas, Sunfish Grill at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Tokyo Blue at the Ocean Manor Resort, Trina at The Atlantic Hotel, Truluck’s Seafood Steak and Crab House, Via Luna at The Ritz- Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
• Hallandale Beach: Cantina Laredo at The Village at Gulfstream, Links Restaurant & Lounge at The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa, III Forks Steak & Seafood at The Village at Gulfstream
• Hollywood: Aizia at The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa, Lola’s on Harrison
• Lighthouse Point: Le Bistro
• Pompano Beach: Cafe Maxx
• Weston: East City Grill, Ireland’s Steakhouse at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure
• Wilton Manors: Galanga Thai Kitchen & Sushi Bar
FOR FILM LOVERS
Get your tickets now for the Fort Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Film Festival which runs from Oct. 7 -11. Fourteen great films being shown at The Manor. Check out complete coverage in this week’s issue of Florida Agenda.
Miami
NGLTF RECOGNITION DINNER
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) Miami Recognition Dinner will be held at Fontainebleau on Miami Beach on Sat., Oct. 2, 2010 starting at 6:30 p.m. The event will be hosted by actor Wilson Cruz. The Task Force’s Recognition events pay tribute to community leaders, allies and organizations that fight for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people through their leadership, advocacy and action.
This year the dinner will recognize three individuals: Cindy Brown, Alan Cumming and Katy Sorenson.
Cindy Brown has served as a volunteer, board member or volunteer for a wide range of Miami-Dade organizations, including SAVE Dade, Aqua Foundation for Women, Care Resource and the Miami Light Project. She has also been a major force in bringing some of our community’s most treasured celebrations to life. She holds the record for most years of service on the Miami Recognition Dinner steering committee and also served more years than anyone else as co-chair of the event.
Alan Cumming has received many awards and honors for his activism and passion for civil rights causes from organizations including the Trevor Project, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), Lambda Legal, the Human Rights Campaign and the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. Last year he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to the arts and his activism for LGBT rights. Cumming has enjoyed an eclectic career spanning theater, film, television, music and books. He won the Tony, the Drama Desk and the New York Press awards for his performance in the Broadway production of Cabaret in 1998.
Katy Sorenson 2010 Humanitarian Award Katy Sorenson has represented District 8 on the Miami-Dade County Commission since 1994. Her track record has earned her a reputation as a staunch advocate for human rights, a champion of regional cooperation and a leader in child welfare issues. Her legacy for the LGBT community will always be her sponsoringthe amendment to the Miami-Dade County Human Rights Ordinance to include “sexual orientation” and successfully defending these equal treatment provisions against attempts at repeal. Last year she was instrumental in ensuring that county employees were awarded domestic partnership benefits. Tickets are $300 VIP or $200 general admission. For tickets and more information, visit www.thetaskforce.org
Bay Area
SARASOTA PRIDE ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE
Sarasota Pride has announced the schedule for this year’s LGBT pride activities starting on Sunday, October 24th.
• Sunday, October 24 – Pride Week Kick-Off, “Walk for Equality & Unity” in Sarasota, 1 p.m. Meet under “The Kiss” on the Bayfront. Then everyone is gathering at O’Leary’s to continue the celebration after the Walk.
• Monday, October 25th – “A League of Our Own” at 6:30 p.m. LGBT bowling, free. Come enjoy the league night and party in the lounge
. • Tuesday, October 26th – 6:30 – 8 p.m. Drag Diva Night at the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre, social, food, drink, free Drag Diva show.
• Wednesday, October 27 – Movie Night at Burns Court, free. A screening of Hanna starring Sharon Gless, $5.
• Thursday, October 28 – Author book signing and readings featuring four local LGBT authors. Free.
• Friday, October 29 – Halloween Costume Gala, Hyatt Regency Ballroom from 7 p.m. to 12 midnight. Includes buffet dinner and drinks ($65) from 7 to 9 p.m. and a costume party with cash bar ($25) starting at 9 p.m.
• Saturday, October 30 – PrideFest 2010, noon to 6 p.m., free at Gulfstream and Main in J.D. Hamill Park. Lindsey Carlton and Beneva Fruitville will emcee the day’s events. Kelly Kirschner, Mayor of Sarasota will be sitting in the dunking booth along with a cast of others.
Plenty of music, food, drinks and a face painter for the kids and entertainment all day. After Party still to be determined. Sarasota Pride is looking for volunteer “flag handlers” to help carry a mile-long rainbow flag as part of the kick-off for Sarasota Gay Pride week Be part of the historic unveiling of a mile-long gay flag across the bridge — flag is courtesy of Georgie’s Alibi in Wilton Manors, Florida. To become a flag handler, contact Sarasota Pride at sarasotapride@gmail.com.
CLEARWATER JAZZ HOLIDAY
The Clearwater Jazz Holiday has evolved into a major international jazz festival and draw for tens of thousands of visitors. Now in its 31st year, it is a world-class gathering of the some of the greatest talents and greatest fans of jazz. The event takes full advantage of its home in Clearwater, Florida, offering music and art against the backdrop of warm breezes, brilliant sunsets and one of the world’s greatest beaches, on the Gulf of Mexico. Starts October 7. For more information, visit www.clearwaterjazz.com
Central Florida
COME OUT WITH PRIDE ORLANDO
The largest LGBT event in Orlando promises an incredible time for the entire Central Florida LGBT community to come together and celebrate strength, diversity, pride and a unified community spirit. This year, celebrate “Heroes in Sports & Athletics” through the “10-10-10: A Pride of Olympian Proportion” theme. Four big events are planned this year.
Come Out with Pride – Gods and Goddess’ Toga Party, Wednesday, October 6, 8-11 p.m. at Tastings, 111 North Magnolia Avenue in Orlando. Prize for hottest toga. $10 cover and get a complimentary drink. Come dressed in a toga to get drink specials: $5 cocktails, $3/glass select beer, 2-4-1 on select drafts. Free parking across the street.
Come Out with Pride – Opening Ceremonies, Thursday, October 7, 7- 10 p.m. at Plaza Cinema Cafe Courtyard, 155 South Orange Avenue in Orlando. A night of comedy and celebration with your hosts Carol Lee and Miss Sammy. Come watch the lighting of the flame and the grand parade of local LGBT organizations, sporting groups and civic nonprofits at the Plaza Cinema Cafe Courtyard. Free, but $20 for the VIP section which includes 2 drink coupons and light appetizers.
Come Out with Pride – Brunch in the Park, Sunday, October 10, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Eola (at Robinson Street) in Orlando. Sit by the pond, enjoy mimosas and watch the parade participants getting ready for their big show and watch the floats come by from the comfort of your chair. Virgin Brunch (includes coffee, soft drinks and Fuze) $20.
All-You-Can-Drink Mimosas $30. Reservations only – space is limited and you must buy tickets in advance at www.comeoutwithpride.com/tickets. Come Out With Pride – Parade and Festival, Sunday, October 10, 12 noon- 6 p.m. at Lake Eola, 195 N Rosalind Avenue in Orlando. Free event. Entertainment starts at noon, parade starts at 2 p.m. 100+ vendors, food court and 8 bars.
VIP Experience includes tent with food and a Meet and Greet with Grand Marshall, Greg Louganis.
Buy tickets now at www.comeoutwithpride.com/tickets. Greg is more than just an Olympic gold-winning diver, he also stands out as a human being and speaks out for many organizations including youth clubs, drug and alcohol rehabilitation groups, and organizations for the dyslexic. Greg’s autobiography, “Breaking the Surface,” spent five weeks at number one on the New York Times Best- Seller List.
