Fort Lauderdale
GILDA RETURNS TO THE MANOR
She’s back for Christmas at The Manor with new holiday songs and some new dresses too. Come hear her stories about her years in Hollywood, on Broadway and on television. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you won’t believe a word of it. Dec. 9 – 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 or $35 for VIP. Call 1- 800-838-3006 or visit www.brownpapertickets. com/event/136281.
A NIGHT WITH ACTRESS LESLIE CARON
The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLiFF) hosts two evenings with Oscar® nominated actress Leslie Caron. Fans can join Caron on Friday, Dec. 10 for a tribute film and book signing event at Cinema Paradiso, 503 SE Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale; and on Dec.11 for the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade. Tickets for the FLiFF tribute evening are $30 in advance/$35 at the door. FLIFF Member price is $25 in advance/$30 at the door. Tickets for the Winterfest Boat Parade are $150 for general admission/$125 for FLiFF members, and must be purchased in advance.
WIN BRUNCH 2011
Women in Network (WIN) will be holding a special brunch at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 9, at the Torch Club. The brunch will include entertainment and there will be a t-dance following the brunch with music provided by Bonnie. Tickets are $25, which includes brunch, two drinks, entertainment, the t-dance and tax and gratuity. Admission to just attend the t-dance is $10 and starts at 3 p.m. For more information, call Geri/Joyce at (954) 354-0548 or Toni at (954) 565-0094.
“HOLIDAY TREASURES” CONCERT
Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 15 for a very special holiday concert as the Fort Lauderdale Women’s Chorus and the South Florida Pride Jazz Ensemble present “Holiday Treasures,” a fun-filled romp through your holiday favorites. The Jazz Ensemble will perform familiar tunes with a jazzy twist while the Women’s Chorus will put you in the holiday spirit as they perform everything from traditional hymns to the hysterical “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer.” The concert begins at 8 p.m. and will take place at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, New River Room, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Tickets can be purchased at www.browardcenter.org/fortlauderdalewomenschorus
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 mid-winter 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. 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. Tickets are $50 in advance and $75 at the door. For more information, call (239) 949 5411.
MIAMI GAY MEN’S CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT – DEC. 10-11
On Friday, Dec. 10 and Saturday Dec. 11, the Miami Gay Men’s Chorus will present their annual holiday concert at 8 p.m. with special guest Sharon Gless. This year’s performance, “Destination Holiday,” will be at the Lincoln Theater, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Come fly with them as they take you through a musical journey of song and dance around the world. Tickets are $25, $30 and $35. For tickets or more information, visit www.miamigaychorus.org.
MDGLCC TOY DRIVE & HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Please join the Miami Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce for a toy drive and holiday celebration on Thursday, Dec. 16 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the LGBT Visitor’s Center, 1130 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Please bring an unwrapped toy to benefit the Miami Beach Police Toy Drive.There will be an open bar, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a DJ, a visit from Santa Claus and other special surprises. Please RSVP to Stephanie@tma-pr.com or call (305) 673-4440.
SANDPIPERS NETWORKING EVENT
Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce presents its monthly Sandpipers networking event on Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. The event will take place at Angler’s Resort Hotel, 660 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. There will be a cash bar and free hors d’oeuvres. The event is limited to 50 people. Call (305) 673-4440 or email mdglcc@bellsouth.net.
Bay Area
CHRISTMAS PARTY FATURING DJ ALYSON CALAGNA
will be held at G-Bar, 1401 E. Seventh Ave., in Ybor City on Saturday Dec. 11 from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. No cover until 10 p.m. and a $5 cover after. $1 drinks from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Doors open at 9 p.m.. The entire club will be decked out for the holidays by Mathieu.
LEATHER BENEFIT
The Tampa Leather Club will hold a Leather Benefit for Francis House at the Ybor Eagle, 1909 N. 15th St., in Ybor City. Francis House has been providing spiritual, emotional, educational help to individuals and families infected, affected and at-risk for HIV/AIDS.
FUNDRAISER FOR THE ST. PETERSBURG MEN’S CHORUS
The Gay St. Pete House will he holding a fundraiser for the St. Petersburg Men’s Chorus on Thursday, Dec. 23 at the Gay St. Pete House, 4505 Fifth Ave., N., Saint Petersburg. Enjoy a relaxing evening poolside with incredible eats, full open bar, live entertainment and plenty of holiday cheer. No gifts, but please make a donation to the chorus. All proceeds from your donation goes to the chorus. For more information, visit www.stpetemenschorus.com.H STEAM
FRIDAYS CHRISTMAS PARTY
DJ Manny Lehman will headline at Steam Fridays’ Christmas Party, to be held at The Honey Pot, 1507 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City. The party will be held on Friday, Dec. 17 from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. D.J. The club will be transformed into the “Nutcracker Suite” and will come to life with aerialists performing and so much more. Doors open at 10 p.m. with no cover until 10:30 p.m. and $10 after. $1 drinks for everyone from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
FLAMINGO TURNABOUT
The first-ever turnabout at the Flamingo Resort. All the money raised will go to benefit A.S.A.P. Don’t miss this event as everyone will be in rare form and it will be the only time you will see most of the staff dressed up and performing. Make your plans now to attend on Thursday, Dec. 9 from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. at the Flamingo Resort, 4601 34th St. S., St. Petersburg.
HOLIDAY HOOPLA!
The Gulfport Merchants Association presents Holiday Hoopla on Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Operation Santa, The Gulfport Senior Center Foundation, and Get Rescued. Admission is free. Brighten your holidays with a visit to Beach Boulevard in Gulfport at the Holiday Hoopla. For more information, call (727) 322-5217 or visit www.gulfportma.com.H
Central Florida
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS”
… is being performed now through Dec. 19 at the Garden Theatre, 160 West Plant St., Winter Garden. Dickens’ classic family tale ushers in the holiday season and the wonderful sprit (or spirits) of Christmas. Film and television star Dennis Neal portrays the miser Ebenezer Scrooge. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets: $24 ($20 seniors/students) $10 for children under 12 on Thursdays and Sundays. For more information, visit www.gardentheatre.org.
FA-LA-LA-LA FABULOUS
This Orlando Gay Chorus concert will feature many of your favorite songs and some new tunes, too. Once again, OGC will be serving as a collection site for the U.S. Marine Corps’ “Toys for Tots” programand will mark its 20th year of collecting for “Toys for Tots.”Your generous donations of toys have brought joy to thousands of deserving children in Central Florida. Just bring any unwrapped toy to either show for collection. Two performances: Dec. 11 and 12 at The Plaza Theatre, 425 North Bumby Ave., Orlando. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at www.orlandogaychorus. org.
“GOD HELP US, EVERYONE”
Ashton Kutcher, Lucille Ball, Joan Crawford, Miss Piggy and Cher (or at least their impersonators) present “A Glittering Star-Studded Christmas Carol” on Saturdays, Dec. 11 and 18 starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Footlight Theater at the Parliament House, 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando.
CLAUS FOR PAWS – THE ROAD RALLY ADVENTURE
A four-person auto adventure with stops and fun along the way throughout downtown Orlando on Dec. 11. Entry fee $100 per team. Presented by and a fundraiser for the Sunshine Invitational Tournament, and a portion of the proceeds benefit Paws Care, which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping to care for the pets of those affected by HIV/AIDS, cancer and other terminal and devastating illnesses. For more details, visit www.sitorlando.org/fundraising.
“THE NEARLYWED GAME”
at Hamburger Mary’s in Orlando, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 18. This is a fun and new twist of the classic TV game show, “The Newlywed Game.” Each month, six couples (same-sex and opposite sex couples) will compete to see who knows, or thinks they know, each other the best. For more information, visit www.hamburgermarysorlando. com.H
