Florida Agenda

HELLROTIKA

SAVE Dade’s 17th annual Halloween extravaganza, Hellrotika will be held on Saturday, October 29 from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail in Miami. For a limited time, buy specially-priced advancedsales tickets at www.hellrotika.com. Amazing music by renowned deejays, top-shelf liquor, costume contest, celebrity appearances, special performances and over 1,000 of Miami’s spookiest partygoers. General admission is $40 in advance, $60 if purchased after October 21 and at the door.

13TH ANNUAL MIAMI GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL

From October 1 to November 1 at various locations. To enrich, entertain and educate the public, encourage a sense of community through international and culturally diverse film, video and other media that offer historical and contemporary perspectives on the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience. For a complete schedule; www.mglff.com.

SLEEPLESS NIGHTS AT LORDS

Art Exhibition presented by Kipton Art on Saturday, November 5 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Lords South Beach Hotel, 1120 Collins Avenue on Miami Beach. Hosted by Erin Newberg and Lauren Foster. Complimentary Nespresso Cafe served all night on The Porch at Cha Cha Rooster. Visit Kiptonart.com and pre-register for their upcoming private sales.

429INSPIRED MIAMI LAUNCH

Join dot429 and Fiat 500 for the inaugural launch in Miami at Area 31 in The Epic Hotel (270 Biscayne Boulevard Way in Miami) on Tuesday, November 29, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event will help launch the annual Art Basil. Guests who RSVP will be entered to win a San Francisco getaway which includes a suite at the Hotel Nikko, tickets to the symphony, and dinner for two courtesy of the San Francisco Tourism Board. $25 in advance, $35 at the door. For more information, visit dot429.com/events/429inspired-miamilaunch- by-fiat-500/rsvp

The South Florida Funny Man Talks Past, Present and Future

By Alex Vaughn

Michael Martini has had a varied and interesting career. Having always called South Florida home, the comedian and actor always has the issues of the community close to his heart. He is gearing up to emcee Hellrotika, Save Dade’s charity Halloween party. The Florida Agenda sat down with Michael to find out a little bit more about the man who is using comedy to get the issues out there!

Please tell Agenda Readers more about Hellrotika.

It’s the biggest Halloween event in South Florida! SAVE Dade presents their 17th Annual Halloween Extravaganza. There will be amazing music by renowned DJ’s, top shelf liquor, costume contest, celebrity appearances, special performances and over 1,000 of Miami’s spookiest partygoers!

The event will be held in a new venue this year, The Sabal Palm Plaza and Terrace at Jungle Island.

Are you excited about it?

Yes and very honored that Save Dade asked me to be emcee this year. I love the charity. It was created in 1993 to protect gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals in Miami-Dade County from discrimination based on their actual or perceived sexual orientation. SAVE Dade, and its education arm SAVE Foundation, help raise awareness about rights and protections for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Tell us a bit about Michael Martini?

Well, I have always called Miami home. Born a long, long time ago at Mount Sinai hospital. I grew up in North Miami Beach and attended NMB senior high until I went away to college at Emerson College in Boston where I studied theatre and was in the Emerson Comedy club with fellow actors Mario Cantone, Dennis Leary and Anthony Clark. I had the first Gay and Lesbian Talk show called “the Michael Martini Hour” on WPBR back a few years ago and this enabled me to use my talents and help educate about our issues here in South Florida.

How did you start out?

My career literally happened by “ACCIDENT.” Ever since I was a little boy in pigtails and high heels, I always wanted to be an actor and comedian. Yet, after attending college, I was thrust into the business world. I had several high profile jobs including marketing director for Hallmark Cards, international marketing director for UNICEF and VP of marketing for Intel Corp. Back in 1999, I stumbled upon an audition in NYC for an Off- Broadway show called “Down under Darling.” I lined up with several hundred actors and to my surprise I was cast to play three roles and this lit my fire even more. But I was a slave to “Corporate America.” All that changed on a rainy December night in 2002. I was hit by a drunk driver and subsequently had to have a hip replacement and many years of physical therapy. This made me unable to perform my function at INTEL, but enabled me to pursue my dream of comedy and acting. So, as I said, my career happened by accident!

You have been away for a while, what brought you back?

I took a 4 month hiatus and have been travelling and touring. It was a well needed rest and I came back to host and MC the greatest party on earth!

What do you enjoy most about performing?

I love the connection with the audience. Each venue is different. I love live comedy clubs and Broadway stages because it is an immediate connection. Doing TV and movies is a different ballgame. I recently started doing TV, with roles on “The Glades” and “Burn Notice.”

What inspires you?

Making a difference really inspires me. When I was marketing director for UNICEF, I was inspired by the bravery of humans in the midst of war, crisis and famine. I am inspired by young gay Americans who brave discrimination and bullying and come out anyway. Thanks to my faith, I am able to take my gift of comedy and humor and use my public status to bring attention to LGBT issues and help make a difference when I can. I hope at the end, I have helped create change and inspired people. Comedy has a way of helping people understand our differences. For instance, I always ask a straight man in the audience how long he has been straight and does he think it’s a phase he’s going through and if his parents know. I ask why he made that choice. They always say it’s a stupid question, and I remind them I am asked that daily.

How is preparation for Hellrotika going?

The committee is working hard this year and this event is going to be off the charts! This year, we will have many choreographed numbers, four amazing DJ’s and of course an incredible costume contest hosted by me. Its’ all for a good cause, and I think it’s one of the best events all year.

Where would you really like to go in the future?

It’s really easy for me to connect the dots of my career going backwards, but more difficult going forward. I would like to continue doing comedy clubs and really have enjoyed TV and love my singing back in the 90s. My dream is to have my own sitcom and also have a charity that helps people who are HIV positive to get access to medication.

Are there any disadvantages to working within the community?

Sometimes casting directors know of my work in the LGBT community and they only see me as playing a “gay role.” But the benefits of working towards equal protection and creating awareness of our issues outweighs that.

When you look back over your career here, what’s the highlight?

I have to say back in the 90s singing with Cyndi Lauper at Carnegie Hall was amazing. I have enjoyed many facets of my career, from opening the first Lips restaurant in NYC, to my radio show. I actually think that was the highlight, because it brought attention to our issues.

Now, what’s the biggest cringe moment?

I HAVE HAD A FEW. I was in a dinner theatre production of “Anne Frank” and it was so bad when the Nazis came in, the audience screamed, “She’s in the attic.” (He is joking!) I have had people come on stage and do all sorts of crazy things. When people heckle, it kinda makes my show in actuality.

What effect has social networking had on your popularity?

Social networking is the most amazing tool for both actors and the special interests we have. We can reach a mass audience and let them know what’s going on, where we are performing, and how they can help out with our causes.

So what’s next for Michael Martini?

God only knows. I’m booked for “Hellrotika” and am auditioning again for the many TV shows that are here in South Florida. I am also in negotiations with Lips for a possible return. Of course, I am waiting for a call from my agent about that sitcom!

Hellrotika, Seed of the Beast, will be held at at Jungle Island at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132.
Advanced VIP and general admission are available at www.Hellrotika.com. Doors open at 8 p.m.

13th ANNUAL MIAMI GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL
From October 1 to November 1 at various locations. To enrich, entertain and educate the public, encourage a sense of community through international and culturally diverse film, video and other media that offer historical and contemporary perspectives on the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience.

For a complete schedule; www.mglff.com.

BEAR Nation South

Bear Nation South will be held on Saturday, October 22, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. at Bar 721, 721 North Lincoln
Lane in South Beach. Free Herradura Tequila shots for everyone. Featuring Bear Nation resident DJ, Pabel Lima, legendary DJ, Mike Mucci and the Bear Nation Go-Go Bears. No cover. $8 Bud and Bud Light bottles and Southern Comfort/Jack Daniels Honey Shot combos, $8 Chambord Vodka cocktails, $1/hour parking right next door.

Miami Beach Arts Gala

On Saturday, October 22 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Ballroom D. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. The evening will honor Mary Luft (Lifetime Achievement Award), Neisen Kasdin (Visionary Award) and George Neary (Cultural Arts Champion). All money raised will be granted to arts organizations to produce events on Miami Beach. Tickets $300, VIP tickets $500. For tickets or more information, call 786-498-0962 or www.miamibeachartsgala.com.

HELLROTIKA

SAVE Dade’s 17th annual Halloween extravaganza, Hellrotika will be held on Saturday, October 29 from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail in Miami. For a limited time, buy specially-priced advanced-sales tickets at www.hellrotika.com. Amazing music by renowned deejays, top-shelf liquor, costume contest, celebrity appearances, special performances and over 1,000 of Miami’s spookiest partygoers. General admission is $40 in advance, $60 if purchased after October 21 and at the door.

429INSPIRED MIAMI LAUNCH
Join dot429 and Fiat 500 for the inaugural launch in Miami at Area 31 in The Epic Hotel (270 Biscayne Boulevard Way in Miami) on Tuesday, November 29, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event will help launch the annual Art Basil. Guests who RSVP will be entered to win a San Francisco getaway which includes a suite at the Hotel Nikko, tickets to the symphony, and dinner for two courtesy of the San Francisco Tourism Board. $25 in advance, $35 at the door. For more information, visit dot429.com/events/429inspired-miami-launch-by-fiat-500/rsvp

13th ANNUAL MIAMI GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL

From October 1 to November 1 at various locations. To enrich, entertain and educate the public, encourage a sense of community through international and culturally diverse film, video and other media that offer historical and contemporary perspectives on the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience. For a complete schedule; www.mglff.com.

“HAIRSPRAY”

On Thursday, October 13, the Miami Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. in association with the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, presents Theater Night at the Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Mile Theatre (280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables). The Chambers will join forces for the last preview performance of “Hairspray” with a pre-performance reception with wine and hors d’oeuvres in the theater lobby at 7 p.m. $30 for the reception and the performance. “Hairspray” is Broadway’s hottest musical-comedy phenomenon and a joyous tribute to the ‘60s. RSVP required at mdglcc@bellsouth.net, 305-673-4440.

TASK FORCE MIAMI RECOGNITION DINNER

The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force announced that straight rugby star Ben Cohen will receive its Humanitarian Award on October 15 at the 15th annual Miami Recognition Dinner at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Cohen is the first straight sports star to dedicate his philanthropic efforts to the benefit of LGBT people. Cohen recently founded and serves as chairman of The Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation, the world’s first foundation dedicated to raising awareness about the long-term, damaging effects of bullying. The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force produces the event and donates the majority of the net proceeds to other nonprofit organizations serving the Miami-Dade LGBT community.

BEAR Nation South

Bear Nation South will be held on Saturday, October 22, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. at Bar 721, 721 North Lincoln
Lane in South Beach. Free Herradura Tequila shots for everyone. Featuring Bear Nation resident DJ, Pabel Lima, legendary DJ, Mike Mucci and the Bear Nation Go-Go Bears. No cover. $8 Bud and Bud Light bottles and Southern Comfort/Jack Daniels Honey Shot combos, $8 Chambord Vodka cocktails, $1/hour parking right next door.

Miami Beach Arts Gala

On Saturday, October 22 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Ballroom D. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. The evening will honor Mary Luft (Lifetime Achievement Award), Neisen Kasdin (Visionary Award) and George Neary (Cultural Arts Champion). All money raised will be granted to arts organizations to produce events on Miami Beach. Tickets $300, VIP tickets $500. For tickets or more information, call 786-498-0962 or www.miamibeachartsgala.com. 

HELLROTIKA

SAVE Dade’s 17th annual Halloween extravaganza, Hellrotika will be held on Saturday, October 29 from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail in Miami. For a limited time, buy specially-priced advanced-sales tickets at www.hellrotika.com. Amazing music by renowned deejays, top-shelf liquor, costume contest, celebrity appearances, special performances and over 1,000 of Miami’s spookiest partygoers. General admission is $40 in advance, $60 if purchased after October 21 and at the door.

13th ANNUAL MIAMI GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL
From October 1 to November 1 at various locations. To enrich, entertain and educate the public, encourage a sense of community through international and culturally diverse film, video and other media that offer historical and contemporary perspectives on the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience. For a complete schedule; www.mglff.com.

HEAT MIAMI BLATINO EXPLOSION
Friday, October 7, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. in downtown Miami. Columbus Day Weekend will never be the same because The Heat is On! More information is available at www.thevaultmiami.com or by calling (954)336-3197.

“HAIRSPRAY”
On Thursday, October 13, the Miami Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. in association with the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, presents Theater Night at the Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Mile Theatre (280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables). The Chambers will join forces for the last preview performance of “Hairspray” with a pre-performance reception with wine and hors d’oeuvres in the theater lobby at 7 p.m. $30 for the reception and the performance. “Hairspray” is Broadway’s hottest musical-comedy phenomenon and a joyous tribute to the ‘60s. RSVP required at mdglcc@bellsouth.net, 305-673-4440. hair spray, blatino explosion

TASK FORCE MIAMI RECOGNITION DINNER
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force announced that straight rugby star Ben Cohen will receive its Humanitarian Award on October 15 at the 15th annual Miami Recognition Dinner at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Cohen is the first straight sports star to dedicate his philanthropic efforts to the benefit of LGBT people. Cohen recently founded and serves as chairman of The Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation, the world’s first foundation dedicated to raising awareness about the long-term, damaging effects of bullying. The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force produces the event and donates the majority of the net proceeds to other nonprofit organizations serving the Miami-Dade LGBT community.

HELLROTIKA
SAVE Dade’s 17th annual Halloween extravaganza, Hellrotika will be held on Saturday, October 29 from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail in Miami. For a limited time, buy specially-priced advanced-sales tickets at www.hellrotika.com. Amazing music by renowned deejays, top-shelf liquor, costume contest, celebrity appearances, special performances and over 1,000 of Miami’s spookiest partygoers. General admission is $40 in advance, $60 if purchased after October 21 and at the door.

2011 TRANSCON: JUSTICE SUMMIT
TransCon will focus on aiding legal and professional institutions gain a greater understanding about issues dealing with the transgender community concerning institutionalized discrimination, the basics of legal gender transition and the challenges of gaining access to healthcare, among other subject matter. The conference kicks off with a feature film at O-Cinema on Friday, September 30, and will continue at FIU Biscayne Bay Campus over the course of the following 2 days. Admission prices are as follows: feature film presentation only (additional) $15; feature film presentation with conference $10; conference registration-one day $35; conference registration-two days $75. Tickets are available at Aquafoundation.org/transcon2011. Presented by the Aqua Foundation for Women.

LGBT HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION
The Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, along with multiple community partners, invites you to the first Hispanic LGBT community celebration designed to showcase the cultural contributions of this segment of the Hispanic community. Free and open to the public, featuring music, dance, entertainment, cultural showcase, special guests, celebrities, vendor booths and much more. Saturday, October 1st, at Lummus Park, Miami Beach, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.celebrateorgullo.com.

13th ANNUAL MIAMI GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL
From October 1 to November 1 at various locations. To enrich, entertain and educate the public, encourage a sense of community through international and culturally diverse film, video and other media that offer historical and contemporary perspectives on the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience. For a complete schedule; www.mglff.com.

HEAT MIAMI BLATINO EXPLOSION
Friday, October 7, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. in downtown Miami. Columbus Day Weekend will never be the same because The Heat is On! More information is available at www.thevaultmiami.com or by calling (954)336-3197.

HELLROTIKA
SAVE Dade’s 17th annual Halloween extravaganza, Hellrotika will be held on Saturday, October 29 from 7 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail in Miami. For a limited time, buy your specially-priced advanced-sales tickets now at www.hellrotika.com. Amazing music by renowned deejays, top-shelf liquor, costume contest, celebrity appearances, special performances and over 1,000 of Miami’s spookiest partygoers. General admission is $40 in advance, $60 if purchased after October 21 and at the door.

Fort Lauderdale

WICKED WEEKEND 2010

Wilton Manors Main Street, Inc. (WMMS), in conjunction with representatives from all nine of the bars along Wilton Drive, will hold an expanded series of Halloween events this year along Wilton Drive. Beginning Thursday, October 28th through Sunday, October 31st, the bars along Wilton Drive will be hosting various events each day under the unified nautical theme, “FantaSea Island.” Anticipating the largest crowd on Saturday night, additional parking with on-site security will be provided at Fort Lauderdale High School, Equality Park, the city parking lot on Dixie Highway, the parking lot by City Hall and behind the SunTrust Bank with complimentary shuttle service to and from The Drive.

THE VILLAGE OF HORRORS

Halloween festival featuring two full-scale haunted houses, three panic zones, a craft and peddler’s row and a world of wonders of freaks and oddities. No costumes allowed. Not recommended for children 13 and under. Prices: $13 onetime admission to haunted houses; $25 unlimited admission to houses and world of wonders; $30 unlimited admission to houses and express line; $40 unlimited admission to houses and world of wonders and express line; $50 four-pack of onetime admissions (advance only). $1 facility fee will be added to each ticket. Tickets purchased on day of event add $5. Get tickets at: www.ticketmaster.com. October 28, 29, 30, 31, 7 p.m. to midnight. Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale.

“JEANS FOR LIFE”

AIDS Healthcare Foundation and Out of the Closet have announced a 2010 Jeans for Life campaign. Everyone has jeans and most of people have a few pairs that need a new home. Whether they’re blue, red, faded or acid-washed, Out of the Closet needs them. The Jeans for Life program is a fun, easy way for everyone to donate toward the care of people living with HIV/AIDS. Drop off your donated jeans at: Sidelines Sports Bar, Georgie’s Alibi, Bill’s, New Moon and/or Rosie’s Bar and Grill from November 1st through 15th. When you place them in the Jeans for Life collection bin you will be helping support both local and global HIV initiative. AHF is there yearround for our community, so let’s give them some help in return. They also produce the annual Florida AIDS Walk in Fort Lauderdale.

MIAMI

“BEWITCHED”: A HALLOWEEN BALL FOR CHARITY

Ghosts, witches and vampires, oh my! The Gold-Diggers, Inc. is hosting a spook-tacular Halloween Ball, “Bewitched,” on Fri., Oct. 29th, 2010 from 7:30 p.m. to midnight! This ghoulish evening will be held indoors at the Douglas Entrance in Coral Gables. The fun-filled night will take place in their magnificent historic ballroom, also known as La Puerta Del Sol, and will include food, open bar, silent auction, “boo-tique” shopping, live performance, music, dancing and much more! The ticket price is $75 per person and proceeds benefit The Gold- Diggers, Inc.’s two beneficiaries: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of South Florida and the Food for Life Network. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in costume and participate in the fantastic costume contest! The Gold-Diggers, a 501(c)(3) organization now in its 34th year, has raised over one million dollars for its beneficiaries: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of South Florida and The Food for Life Network. The Gold-Diggers, Inc. is made up of 40 women from Miami- Dade and Broward Counties who raise money for these charities through various fundraising events and their annual spring musical revue. Don’t be left out on this chillingly, haunted event, all in the name of charity! The Douglas Entrance is located in the “City Beautiful,” Coral Gables, at 800 South Douglas Road. There is ample free and covered parking at the venue. Visit www.gold-diggers. org for more information.

Contact Justine Chichester of The Gold- Diggers, Inc. at (305) 298-2544 or at jrchichester@aol.com for more details or to purchase your ticket today!

HELLROTIKA

SAVE Dade presents: Hellrotika: Circus of Lost Souls, the 16th annual Halloween extravaganza, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30 starting at 8 p.m. at The Awarehouse, 550 NW 29th Street in Miami. This year’s event is envisioned as a perfect combination of dance party, mingling forum and themed spectacle, with an aim to attract a diverse group of individuals from within the community. Guests will be treated to an immersive, multimedia experience with macabre interactive “circus” performances, a costume contest, food vendors and the latest dance music played. 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 Goose-sponsored bars. There is a discount for tickets purchased prior to October 1st. You can get tickets at Hellrotika.com.

Bay Area

HALLOWEEN HAPPENIN’S

Ybor Social Club – Thurs., Oct. 28 at the Ybor City Social Club, “Those Horror Movies Are Real!,” a Halloween-themed party. Doors open at 10 p.m. For more information, visit www.yborclubs.com. Steam Fridays – “The Closet is a Scary Place, a Halloween-themed party with a $500 (in cash and prizes) costume contest. $1 drinks from 10 to 11 p.m. Doors open at 10 p.m. No cover before 10:30 p.m., $5 cover after 10:30 p.m. Steam Fridays is at Honey Pot, 1507 E 7 Avenue in Ybor City. G.Fridays – Lesbian party presents “Seduced By a Zombie Stripper” on Friday, October 29. Doors open at 9 p.m., $1 drinks from 9 to 11 p.m., 18+ welcome with I.D., at G.Bar, 1401 E. 7 Avenue in Ybor City. G.Bar – Sat., Oct. 30, “Spiders in the Attic” with D.J. Lydia Prim. $1 drinks from 9 to 11 p.m., 18+ welcome with I.D., at G.Bar, 1401 E. 7 Av. in Ybor City. 2606 – “A Shutter Island Halloween Party” on Saturday, October 30. 2606 N. Armenia Avenue in Tampa.

GUAVAWEEN 2010

Ybor’s annual Halloween street party and concerts – Mama Guava takes the ‘bore’ out of Ybor with Halloween happenings in the heart of the ‘Big Guava’! Saturday, October 30, 2010 – Historic Ybor City lays out the red carpet for Mama Guava and her band of costumed revelers. From evening until the early morning hours, the ‘Big Guava’ is for adults. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Family FunFest features Halloween fun for children and families Guavaween Night of Costumed Revelry offers live music featuring national and local artists, the Mama Guava Stumble Parade, Costume Contest and all of the exciting venues Ybor City offers! Guavaween Family FunFest offers safe Trick-or-Treat, live entertainment and performances, Spooky Story Time, hands-on activities, appearances by Tampa Bay Area Sports Mascots and cheerleaders, safety education, exhibits and demos by Tampa Bay’s best area attractions and the always-popular Children’s Costume Parade and Contest! Admission is $17 beginning at 3 p.m., daytime admission is free until 3 p.m.

FLAMINGOWEEN

Costume Ball on Saturday, October 30th with a professionally-judged costume contest. $500 in cash and prizes and Flamingoween drinks and shot specials all night. At the Flamingo Resort. For more information, visit www.FlamingoFLA.com. Showtime, 10 p.m.

Central Florida

MIRACLE OF LOVE’S HAUNTED HOUSE

Miracle of Love will be holding their Haunted House on Sat., Oct. 30 starting at 7 p.m. at 741 W. Colonial Drive in Orlando. Admission is $10 and all proceeds to benefit Miracle of Love which began in 1991 for the distinct purpose of providing accessible HIV/AIDS prevention programming and support assistance to service the needs of communities in Central Florida. Namely Orange, Seminole, Lake, and Osceola counties. For more information on Miracle of Love and their Haunted House, call (321) 239-4826. H “ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW” Running through Nov. 13th at the Theatre Downtown, 2113 N. Orange Avenue in Orlando. Advance tickets are $18/$20 at the door. For reservations, call (407) 841-0083. For more information, visit www.theatredowntown. net.

GOAT RESURRECTION

Greater Orlando Actors Theatre 2nd annual Halloween event at Patron’s Room at the John & Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center. Admission includes food, soft drinks, beer and wine and entertainment featuring selections from some of your favorite Halloween-themed musicals. Tickets are $20/individual, $35/couple. You can order them by phone or online. Wear your scariest or sexiest get-up for a chance to win a costume contest. Great prizes in raffles and silent auction. The festivities start at 8 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 30. The John & Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center is located at 812 East Rollins St. in Orlando. For further info, email info@goatgroup.org, call (407) 872- 8451 or visit www.goatgroup.org. H “AIMING FOR THE MOON” Gidget Galore’s “Aiming for the Moon: My Meteoric Rise to Mediocrity” on Saturdays from Oct. 30th – Nov. 20th at 8 p.m.; Industry Night Monday, Nov. 22nd at 8 p.m. Reserved tickets are $10. Footlight Theatre at the Parliament House.

F.A.C.E 2010 PAGEANT – HALLOWEEN EDITION

Will be held on Thurs., Oct. 28 from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Revolution Nightclub, 375 S. Brumby Avenue in downtown Orlando. Pageant starts at 8:30 p.m., door charge, $5. It’s the only ClubKid Pageant of its kind in Central Florida. Presented by Joey Caballero. Contestant fee $50. Guest performances by Kitana Infiniti, Axel Andrews, Mocha Adonis, Sashay and Eclipse (Miss F.A.C.E 2009 – 2010).H

Fort Lauderdale

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS FUNDRAISER

Dennis Dean Galleries is hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness and fund-raising event on Saturday, October 23 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in support of Dennis Dean’s sister, Donna who has Stage IV Triple Negative Breast Cancer. The Dennis Dean Gallery is located at 2440-B Wilton Drive (above New Moon) in Wilton Manors. Special guest is Bosom Buddy Betty from Susan G. Komen for the Cure. There will be a silent auction and $10 raffle tickets sold so you will have many opportunities to win fantastic prizes.

RSVP by October 20 at rsvpddg@gmail.com.

“LITTLE GALA OF HORRORS”

Broward House presents their annual “Spirit of Hope” awards at “Little Gala of Horrors” on Thursday, October 21 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the Signature Grand Maison in Davie. The evening will be hosted by Nikki Adams and CBS 4 reporter, Ted Scouten. Music will be provided by D.J. Herbie James with a special performance by Kevin Black Productions. The evening will include a full premium open bar all night, Las Vegas–style casino, sit down dinner, silent and live auctions, music and dancing, entertainment and a pre-dinner reception. To be honored this year are Congressman Ron Klein, Jackson Padgett and Mark Negrete (owners of Georgie’s Alibi), Michael Barry (of the Signature Grand), Bruce Chasking and Bruce Silverstein (owners of Group Benefits Concepts, Inc.) and the Leiser Foundation. Single tickets are $90 and tables of ten are $850. Costumes are suggested and one lucky attendee will receive a diamond provided by Argenti Jewelers. For more information, visit www.BrowardHouse.org.

“JEANS FOR LIFE”

AIDS Healthcare Foundation and Out of the Closet have announced a 2010 Jeans for Life campaign. Everyone has jeans they don’t wear anymore and Out of the Closet needs them. The Jeans for Life program is a fun, easy way for everyone to donate toward the care of people living with HIV/AIDS. Drop off your donated jeans at: Sidelines Sports Bar, Georgie’s Alibi, Bill’s, New Moon and Rosie’s Bar and Grill from Nov. 1st through 15th. When you place them in the Jeans for Life bin you will be helping support both local and global HIV initiatives.

Miami

MIAMI BEACH ANTIQUE JEWELRY AND WATCH SHOW

The 18th annual Miami Beach Antique Jewelry and Watch Show will be held from October 15th through 17th at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The show features spectacular antiques, vintage and estate jewelry and watch collections, and showcases popular trends in jewelry and watch design. The Convention Center is located at 1901 Convention Center Drive in Miami Beach. For more information, visit www.miamibeachantiquejewelryandwatchshow.com

EXPLORE EXPO/TASTE OF MIAMI

The Explore Expo and Taste of Miami will be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive in Miami Beach on Saturday, October 23rd from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. and Taste of Miami runs from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Expo is being held by the Miami- Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and is being held in conjunction with chamber member International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association. Admission to the Expo is free and tickets for Taste of Miami are on sale now ($45 advance/$60 at the door). Sample 20 MDGLCC member restaurants and enjoy 3 hours of good food, good music and good drink. Proceeds from Taste of Miami will benefit MDGLCC Foundation, Inc., which supports area youth.

For more information, call (305) 673-4440.

HELLROTIKA

SAVE Dade presents: Hellrotika: Circus of Lost Souls, the 16th Annual Halloween Extravaganza, is being held on Sat., Oct. 30 starting at 8 p.m. at The Awarehouse, 550 NW 29th Street in Miami. This year’s event is envisioned as a perfect combination of dance party, mingling forum and themed spectacle, with an aim to attract a diverse group of individuals from within the community. Event guests will be treated to an immersive, multi-media experience with macabre “circus” performances, a costume contest, food vendors and the latest dance music played by world-class deejays. Hellrotika tickets are $25 and $45 for VIP. VIP tickets give you access to unlimited cocktails at the Grey Goose-sponsored bars. There is a discount for tickets purchased prior to October 1st. You can get tickets at Hellrotika.com.

“THE SIMPLE LIFE”

THURSDAY Edison Farrowhas hosted this weekly party for five years with D.J. Daisy D spinning a mix of hip-hop, ‘80s, rock and dance. $5 well drinks 10:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. At Buck15 Lounge, 707 Lincoln Lane on Miami Beach.