Florida Agenda

POMPANO BEACH – Elected officials, business and community leaders, and school officials celebrated the contribution of more than $36,000 in school supplies for Broward teachers and their students. The donation will help provide enough supplies for one school year for about 90 teachers from the Broward Education Foundation’s Tools for Schools center. Teachers in Broward’s poorest schools are eligible to shop twice a year at the center for a wide range of items, ranging from pencils, paper and glue, to art supplies, tissues and back packs.

More than 50 local businesses displayed contribution bins in their offices for the month of July to collect school supplies. Major sponsors included the Pride Center at Equality Park, Women In Network, and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Gay and Lesbian Business Exchange (GLBX), which organized the largest collection drive of all partners in the “Stuff the Bus” event.

The sixth largest school district in the nation, Broward County has more than 172 Title 1 schools, with more than 52 percent of the families struggling to equip their children for the new school year. According to the foundation, teachers spend an average $1,000 of their own personal funds to help equip their classrooms.

For more information, visit browardedfoundation.net.

Biz to Biz networking
Date: November 7, 2011
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: 401 E Las Olas
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Lunch & Learn, Customer Service, GFLCC
Date: November 8, 2011
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Trustee Reception, GFLCC
Date: November 8, 2011
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Becker & Poliakoff
3111 Stirling Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Mack Mixer
Date: November 8, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Riverside Hotel, Las Olas
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

NonProfit & Business
Breakfast, GFLCC
Date: November 9, 2011
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Biz to Biz networking
Date: November 9, 2011
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Riverside Hotel, Las Olas
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

GLBX Afterhours, GFLCC
Date: November 10, 2011
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: To Be Determined

INTRO-Luncheon, GFLCC
Date: November 10, 2011
Time: 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Riverside Hotel,
620 E Las Olas Blvd

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Salute to Business, GFLCC
Date: November 10, 2011
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency Pier 66
2301 SE 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Biz Perks, GFLCC
Date: November 11, 2011
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Location:
1719 E Commercial Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

Board of Directors/Trustee Luncheon, GFLCC
Date: November 16, 2011
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: To Be Announced

Biz to Biz networking
Date: November 16, 2011
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: SoLita, Las Olas
1032 E Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Downtown Council
Breakfast, GFLCC
Date: November 17, 2011
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Location: Tower Club Atop Regions Bank Bldg
100 SE Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394

Net@Noon, GFLCC
Date: November 25, 2011
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Biz to Biz networking
Date: November 30, 2011
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency Pier 66
2301 SE 17 Street Causeway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

GLBX Leadsgroup-GFLCC
Date: October 5 & 19 2011
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Location: Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Mack Mixer
Date: October 11, 2011
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: To Be Announced
www.mackplanet.com

NonProfit Committee Meeting-GFLCC
Date: October 12, 2011
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Trustee Reception-GFLCC
Date: October 12, 2011
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Rare Las Olas
401 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

GLBX Luncheon-GFLCC
Date: October 13, 2011
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Riverside Hotel
620 E Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

INTRO-Luncheon-GFLCC
Date: October 13, 2011
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Riverside Hotel
620 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
United States

BIZ PERKS-GFLCC
Date: October 14, 2011
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Location: Edward Jones Investments/ Leann Barber
1719 E.

Commercial Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

Business After Hours East Side-GFLCC
Date: October 20, 2011
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Great Florida Bank – Wilton Station
1201 NE 26th Street Bay 109
Wilton Manors, FL 33305

Member Orientation-FTL-GFLCC
Date: October 21, 2011
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Location: Greater Ft Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Cocktail Fundraiser Smartride
Date: October 21, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: The Manor
2345 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, FL 33305

Downtown Council
Breakfast-GFLCC
Date: October 27, 2011
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Location: Tower Club
Atop Regions Bank Bldg
100 Southeast Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394

GLBX Afterhours-GFLCC
Date: October 27, 2011
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: To Be Determined

Board of Directors/Trustee Luncheon-GFLCC
Date: October 28, 2011
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Embassy Suites – Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
1100 S.E. 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Net@Noon-GFLCC
Date: October 28, 2011
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

JOHNNY’S CELEBRATES 31 YEARS

Johnny’s is celebrating 31 years in business Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 22 through 24 at both their Fort Lauderdale and Miami locations plus honoring the legendary Uncle Al’s 25 years working at the famed all-male dancer’s bar. Free drinks and hors d’oeuvres from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., $3 Chambord Vodka cocktails, 60 house dancers performing nightly starting at 6 p.m. and free admission if you bring a copy of  the Johnny’s ad from Mark Magazine  or the Florida Agenda. Johnny’s Fort Lauderdale is located at 1116 W Broward Boulevard. Johnny’s Miami is located at 62 NE 14th St. (in downtown Miami).

GLBX AFTER-HOURS

Hamilton Gallery at 615 East Las Olas Boulevard will be hosting the Gay and Lesbian Business Exchange (GLBX) After Hours Networking event on Thursday, September 22nd, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. GLBX is a Council of The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. Exchange events are free for members. The mission of the Chamber is to drive economic growth for the Greater Fort Lauderdale community; it was recognized that the Gay and Lesbian Community needed to be included in a manner to unite and connect, giving an inclusive voice to continue to attract new Gay and Lesbian businesses. For information or reservations, contact Drew Miller at (954) 462-6000 ext 8775.

PET ADOPTION WEEKEND
A Pet Adoption Weekend will take place on Saturday and Sunday, September 24 and 25 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The
Pet Project, 1164 E. Oakland Park Boulevard. Puppies, kittens, dogs and cats will be available for adoption. Rescuers and shelters are welcome to bring “adoptees.” Water and treats for the pets will be provided, and hot dogs and sodas are also available for sale. There will also be a tent sale with 50% off selected merchandise at The Pet Project Thrift Store.

For more information, visit www.petprojectforpets.org.

SMARTY PANTS CELEBRATES EIGHT YEARS
Smarty Pants (3038 N Federal Hwy # M, Fort Lauderdale) will be celebrating their 8th anniversary on Sunday, September 25. The party will feature Chic Lisitano performing live from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Also on hand, the Flamingo Auto Group will be holding a Classic Car Show in the parking lot from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. That day will also feature a free breakfast at 9 a.m., a free barbeque starting at 1 p.m. and Bar Tab BINGO starting at 7:30 p.m.

TEXAS HOLD ‘EM POKER TOURNAMENT
Women in Network (WIN) will be holding a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament taking place on three nights, Saturday, September 17, Saturday, October 15 and Saturday, November 5. Tournaments will be limited to the first 32-40 players who sign up. To register, please visit  womeninnetwork.com/Poker.html.

 DER EINSTEIN DES SEX

The Stonewall National Museum & Archives (1300 East Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale) presents the film “Der Einstein des Sex” on Friday, September 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. “Der Einstein des Sex” is the life story of Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, a German Jew and physician who established the field of sexology, and fought militantly against German anti-sodomy laws in the late 19th century. The script reveals main characters in Hirschfeld’s life including impossible love interest Baron von Teschenberg, and Hirschfeld’s aides– young Karl Giese and his guardian angel, the transvestite Dorchen, as they establish the First Institute of Sexual Sciences in Berlin in 1920, and struggle to keep it open during the rise of the Third Reich in the mid-1930s. German with English subtitles.

SOMETHING JUICY

The MProject will be at Juice Blendz in the Shoppes of Wilton Manors on Saturday, September 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by to say hi and check out what the MProject is doing, and while you’re there, buy a drink (or a snack) to show your support. JuiceBlendz is donating 20% of everything sold during this event to the MProject.

GLBX AFTER-HOURS

Hamilton Gallery at 615 East Las Olas Boulevard will be hosting the Gay and Lesbian Business Exchange (GLBX) After Hours Networking event on Thursday, September 22nd, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. GLBX is a Council of The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. Exchange events are free for members. The mission of the Chamber is to drive economic growth for the Greater Fort Lauderdale community; it was recognized that the Gay and Lesbian Community needed to be included in a manner to unite and connect, giving an inclusive voice to continue to attract new Gay and Lesbian businesses. For information or reservations, contact Drew Miller at (954) 462-6000 ext 8775.

“SPIRIT OF HOPE” GALA

Broward House’s “Spirit of Hope” gala– “A Night at the Cotton Club” – will be held on Friday, October 7 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Signature Grand Mansion in Davie, Florida. Broward House’s “Spirit of Hope” galas are one of the most anticipated events of the South Florida social season. This year’s gala is honoring Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Tuesday’s Angels and AIDS Healthcare Foundation. Come out and relive those days of the secretive Speakeasies where fabulous flappers will be waiting to welcome you.

You will be treated to a three-course meal and all the hootch your liver can handle. Throughout the evening you will be dazzled by the Cotton Club cast. Enjoy casino games such as roulette, craps, poker and blackjack. Tickets are $100 per person or a table of ten for only $950. For tickets or more information, visit www.BrowardHouse.org/donate.html.

Fort Lauderdale

Kylie Minogue
Kylie – Aphrodite Live 2011 Tour in Fort Lauderdale. Saturday, May 7, from 7 to 11:00 p.m. at the Bank Atlantic Center, 1 Panther Pkwy in Fort Lauderdale.

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.

GLBX AFTER HOURS
Thursday May 12, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., at The Manor, 2345 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Attend the GLBX as they launch their new interactive website, which will feature news items submitted from the members, tips submitted by members, Member Spotlight (which highlights a member/business twice a month), a blog for members, calendar for all GLBX members to post events, business bios for each After Hours host, links to your website and Facebook, directory of all GLBX members, GLBX member discounts/deals available to highlight your specials.

THE RICHARD CORTEZ SHOW
Wollenberg Records and the Manor Entertainment Complex proudly present The Richard Cortez Show on Thursday, May 19, from 9 p.m. to midnight. The Manor is located at 2345 Wilton Dr. in Wilton Manors. No cover. Join award-winning singer, songwriter and recording artist, Richard Cortez for a vaudeville-inspired variety show. Introducing the mean girl of Wilton Manors, comedian and master of ceremonies, Robert Marks. Returning: the star of “Blood Brothers” at Slow Burn Theatre Company, Lisa Braun, and the winner of the 2011 Bushman World Ukulele Video Contest, Eric Jaffe, plus special guest as seen on Logo, award-winning and critically acclaimed Washington, D.C.-based singer-songwriter and gay activist, Tom Goss.

STONEWALL STREET FESTIVAL AND PARADE
Sunday Jun 19, 2011, in Wilton Manors from 3 to 8 p.m. The festival stretches from 5 Points to NE 20th Street on Wilton Drive. For more info check out www.stonewallwiltonmanors.com.

Miami

Healthy 2011
The Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce proudly presents another in their series of luncheons to help you create a healthy 2011. The series is held the first Thursday of every month at the LGBT Visitor Center (sponsored by MetLife) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The May 5th luncheon is free. Fit2Go will be providing a very healthy lunch; Equinox fitness will have a personal trainer to help you keep your fitness goals for 2011. Jaime Yordan-Frau will provide business coaching tips, Bill Warren will discuss health insurance options and Gregory Stott will provide advice for your financial health.

Nina Flowers returns to Club Sugar
Friday, May 20, from 9:30 p.m. to 3 a.m., at Club Sugar, 2301 SW 32nd Ave in Coral Gables. Back by popular demand after her electrifying performance last time, she’ll set the stage on fire. House Music in the Main Room with D.J. Jarell. Hip Hop & Latin in the Spice Lounge with D.J. Dave. Shows by resident divas resident divas TP and Sasha Lords. Hosted by Alex Infiniti. $5 house drinks and $4 domestic beer all night long, 2 for 1 drinks ‘til 11:30 p.m.

House Music Cruise 2011
The Sistah Sojourn Travel Club Presents the second annual Old School House Music Cruise sailing from Saturday, May 21 to Thursday, May 26, and cruising from Miami, to Jamaica, to Grand Cayman  back to Miami. Featured deejays will include: Farely Jackmaster Funk, Gene Hunt, Melvin Gentry, Omar Abdullah and more.

If you haven’t already booked your spot, do so today at www.housemusiccruise.com or call (708) 374-7824. Use promo code “JACKIE” for special prices. This will sell out so reserve your spot today. Just $50 holds your spot.

SIZZLE MIAMI
May 26 – 29, 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.

Bay Area

“ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN”
Spectacular staging, lighting and special effects add to the excitement as Gay and The Works offer rousing renditions of “Radio Ga Ga”, “Another One Bites the Dust”, “We Will Rock You” and more. Thursday, May 5th, at 8 p.m., at the Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland Street in Clearwater.

TAMPA BAY BUSINESS GUILD
The next Tampa Bay Business Guild Dinner Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at the Wyndham Tampa Westshore Hotel, 700 Westshore Blvd. in Tampa. The program is “Show and Tell Speed Networking”. Learn more about your fellow Guild members and their businesses. Come do Speed Networking with a twist. Bring a product or a visual for what you do in your business. Work your way around the room with Speed Networking you will get to see an example of each other’s products or a visual aid of what they do. Cocktails 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., dinner and program 7:15 to 9 p.m. Prices: (with reservations, which must be made before 4 p.m., Friday, May 6th): $25 for Guild members, $35 for guests; without reservations (if space is available) $45.

Bear soup mix
Saturday, May 12, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Flamingo Resort, 4601 34 Street in St. Petersburg. Special daily rate of $59.99. For reservations use code #1013. Make your reservations soon. All bears are welcome invite your friends and their friends.

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.

Central Florida

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 – D.J. Brianna Lee of Gayinternet-radiolive.com in the disco, Pop 40 mix in the video bar and hip-hop/pop in the piano bar.

KYLIE minogue
Kylie – Aphrodite Live 2011 Tour in Orlando. Sunday, May 8, from 7 to 11:00 p.m. at the Hard Rock Live Orlando, 6050 Universal Boulevard in Orlando.

CUCA LA RACHA @ CAMP DRAG
Wednesday, May 25, from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Parliament House, 410 N Orange Blossom Trail (W Livingston St) in downtown Orlando.

Come see Cuca drag it up at Camp Drag. You never know what this crazy girl is going to end up doing so come out to be surprised and entertained.

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.

BACK DOOR BUMBY
Revolution Nightclub (375 S. Bumby Ave (408) in Downtown Orlando) along with GRINDR and MyFlexRadio presents: “Back Door Bumby: Enter Through the Back” every 3rd Thursday of the month. This is Orlando’s premier college night as you’ve never seen it before. No cover when you show your GRINDR or MyFlexRadio App. No cover ‘til 11pm for those 21+ (18+ welcome) and no cover ‘til 12 midnight with college or theme park ID. Free drinks 11 to 11:30 p.m. Drinks specials throughout the night. Performances by: Shantell D’Marco and Macaviti. D.J. Joanie on the decks in the disco area and V.J. J.B. Burgos in the Hydrate Video Bar.