Florida Agenda

THE KINSEY SICKS: ELECTILE DYSFUNCTION

The hilarious dragapella divas return to Greater Fort Lauderdale to poke fun at the 2012 election cycle, with such hits as “Vote for Me (I’m Not From Kenya),” and “Sell the Poor.” Saturday, August 25, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Amaturo Theater.

Tickets are $35, and are available at browardcenter.org.

GATEWAY THEATRE CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL

Enjoy the classics of cinema the way they were meant to be seen: In a theatre! From Friday, August 31 through Thursday, September 7, at Fort Lauderdale’s Classic Gateway Theatre (1820 E Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale—which opened in 1951, and hosted the 1960 world premiere of “Where the Boys Are,” a film that helped put Fort Lauderdale on the cultural map for generations). The festival will also include screenings of classic newsreels.

The scheduled films include:

“ANNIE HALL” Woody Allen at his best. Co-starring Diane Keaton.

“CASABLANCA” It doesn’t get better than this. Directed by Michael Curtiz. Starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.

“CHINATOWN” One of the greatest screenplays of all time. Directed by Roman Polanski. Starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, and John Huston.

“CITIZEN KANE” One of the five greatest movies ever. Directed by and starring Orson Welles. A portion of ticket sales benefits the Sun Sentinel Children’s Fund.

For more information, visit thegatewaytheatre.com.

FIONA APPLE

At the Fillmore Miami Beach, on Sept. 30. Her last album, “Extraordinary Machine” (2005) was named one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Best Albums of the Decade. Her latest LP, “The Idler Wheel is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More than Ropes Will Ever Do,” debuted on June 19. A reviewer in “American Songwriter” wrote, “‘The Idler Wheel’ isn’t always pretty, but it pulses with life, brutal and true.” Tickets are $34.50 to $65.50, and are available at LiveNation. com, Ticketmaster outlets and at the Fillmore box office. More information, visit fillmoremb.com.

NATHAN SAWAYA: THE ART OF THE BRICK

Through August 19 at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood (1650 Harrison Street). The works of internationally renowned LEGO artist, Nathan Sawaya, returns to the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood. In the 2012 exhibition of “The Art of The Brick,” New York-based Sawaya presents a variety of both large- and smallscale works.

For Sawaya’s show, the Center is bringing back the popular LEGO interactive room, where children of all ages can create their own masterpieces. Also in conjunction with the “The Art of The Brick,” the Center is presenting again the Florida BRICK Creation Challenge. Florida residents ages 6 and older can use their own LEGO pieces to create and compete in this exciting, statewide contest and exhibition. Pieces will be displayed in the Center’s gallery and each participating group of entrants will be awarded prizes according to the contest’s categories. Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Admission: $10 for adults; $6 for students, seniors, and children ages 4 to 17; free to Center members and children under 4.

WOMENFEST

The 20th Annual Womenfest will be held in Key West from September 4 through 9. Parties, dancing, film festival and outings for women. For more information: womenfest.com.

BROWARD BARES IT!

The immensely successful show returns to the Paradise Live at the Seminole Hard Rock on Friday, August 17. In a departure from last year’s engagement, this year’s show will definitely “TILT” the hot and steamy meter. Superstar comedian Lois Bromfield will perform her hit SNL Skit, “Sorority Girls From Hell” (“Irma, Irma, Irma—stupid, ugly Irma!”) live on stage. This year’s Celebrity Co-Emcee is Power 96 superstar radio personality Nicki Ramirez. Ticket prices are $35 for general admission, $75 for the regular VIP area (currently 80% sold out), and $1,200 for the UBERVIP Party Sections for 14 people, (which includes a lot of amenities).

For more information and tickets, visit BrowardBaresIt.com.

FORT LAUDERDALE

AGING SMART: “GEN SILENT”

Free screenings of “GEN SILENT,” the critically acclaimed documentary, from filmmaker Stu Maddux, will be held at various locations on Monday, August 6, Thursday, August 9, and Friday, August 10. “GEN SILENT” addresses the question, Do LGBT seniors need to go back in the closet? For many LGBT elders, the wrenching decision to enter a nursing home is just one of the problems they are facing. Presented by Creative Arts Enterprises, in association with Treece Financial Group, Inc. Free and open to the public, free parking. The screening will be followed by a panel of experts addressing issues discussed in the film.

Dates and times: Monday, August 6 at 7 p.m., Temple Israel (137 NE 19 St., Miami). Thursday, August 9 at 7 p.m., The Pride Center at Equality Park (2040 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors). Friday, August 10 at 2 p.m., at Art Serve (1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale).

For more information, contact Ellen Wedner at wednerfriends@ hotmail.com, or Michael Vita at michael@davidtreece.com.

GATEWAY THEATRE CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL

Enjoy the classics of cinema the way they were meant to be seen: In a theatre! From Friday, August 31 through Thursday, September 7, at Fort Lauderdale’s Classic Gateway Theatre (1820 E Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale—which opened in 1951, and hosted the 1960 world premiere of “Where the Boys Are,” a film that helped put Fort Lauderdale on the cultural map for generations). The festival will also include screenings of classic newsreels.

The scheduled films include:

“ANNIE HALL” Woody Allen at his best. Co-starring Diane Keaton.

“CASABLANCA” It doesn’t get better than this. Directed by Michael Curtiz. Starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.

“CHINATOWN” One of the greatest screenplays of all time. Directed by Roman Polanski. Starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, and John Huston.

“CITIZEN KANE” One of the five greatest movies ever. Directed by and starring Orson Welles.

HOLLYWOOD

NATHAN SAWAYA: THE ART OF THE BRICK

Through August 19 at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood (1650 Harrison Street). The works of internationally renowned LEGO artist, Nathan Sawaya, returns to the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood. In the 2012 exhibition of “The Art of The Brick,” New York-based Sawaya presents a variety of both large- and smallscale works. For Sawaya’s show, the Center is bringing back the popular LEGO interactive room, where children of all ages can create their own masterpieces.

Also in conjunction with the “The Art of The Brick,” the Center is presenting again the Florida BRICK Creation Challenge. Florida residents ages 6 and older can use their own LEGO pieces to create and compete in this exciting, statewide contest and exhibition. Pieces will be displayed in the Center’s gallery and each participating group of entrants will be awarded prizes according to the contest’s categories. Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Admission: $10 for adults; $6 for students, seniors, and children ages 4 to 17; free to Center members and children under 4.

KEY WEST

WOMENFEST

The 20th Annual Womenfest will be held in Key West from September 4 through 9. Parties, dancing, film festival and outings for women.

For more information: womenfest.com

AGING SMART: “GEN SILENT”

Free screenings of “GEN SILENT,” the critically acclaimed documentary, from filmmaker Stu Maddux, will be held at various locations on Monday, August 6, Thursday, August 9, and Friday, August 10. “GEN SILENT” addresses the question, Do LGBT seniors need to go back in the closet? For many LGBT elders, the wrenching decision to enter a nursing home is just one of the problems they are facing. Presented by Creative Arts Enterprises, in association with Treece Financial Group, Inc. Free and open to the public, free parking. The screening will be followed by a panel of experts addressing issues discussed in the film. Dates and times: Monday, August 6 at 7 p.m., Temple Israel (137 NE 19 St., Miami). Thursday, August 9 at 7 p.m., The Pride Center at Equality Park (2040 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors). Friday, August 10 at 2 p.m., at Art Serve (1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale).

For more information, contact Ellen Wedner at wednerfriends@ hotmail.com, or Michael Vita at michael@davidtreece.com.

“BABY GIRL”

What if you were conceived twice in one lifetime: once by the illegitimate passionate sex of a young couple in love, and next by a “missionary position”-loving, conservative couple who long to have a child, but the “little guys” never make it to the egg? What if you were adopted by the married couple, only to find out you are everything they can’t stand—I mean, understand? After coming out as a lesbian, and being alienated by her adoptive family, Ashley, a spirited young daydreamer, goes on an extraordinary journey to find love, and a place to call home. When Ashley’s fantasies meet reality, expect the unexpected! Baby GirL runs now through August 5, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 5 p.m. All performances are at Empire Stage, 1140 North Flagler Drive, Fort Lauderdale.

For tickets visit: smarttix.com or empirestage.com. WARNING: This play contains ADULT CONTENT.

NATHAN SAWAYA: THE ART OF THE BRICK

Through August 19 at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood (1650 Harrison Street). The works of internationally renowned LEGO artist, Nathan Sawaya, returns to the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood. In the 2012 exhibition of “The Art of The Brick,” New York-based Sawaya presents a variety of both large- and smallscale works. For Sawaya’s show, the Center is bringing back the popular LEGO interactive room, where children of all ages can create their own masterpieces. Also in conjunction with the “The Art of The Brick,” the Center is presenting again the Florida BRICK Creation Challenge. Florida residents ages 6 and older can use their own LEGO pieces to create and compete in this exciting, statewide contest and exhibition. Pieces will be displayed in the Center’s gallery and each participating group of entrants will be awarded prizes according to the contest’s categories. Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Admission: $10 for adults; $6 for students, seniors, and children ages 4 to 17; free to Center members and children under 4.

WOMENFEST

The 20th Annual Womenfest will be held in Key West from September 4 through 9. Parties, dancing, film festival and outings for women.

For more information: womenfest.com.

BROWARD BARES IT!

The immensely successful show returns to the Paradise Live at the Seminole Hard Rock on Friday, August 17. In a departure from last year’s engagement, this year’s show will definitely “TILT” the hot and steamy meter. Superstar comedian Lois Bromfield will perform her hit SNL Skit, “Sorority Girls From Hell” (“Irma, Irma, Irma—stupid, ugly Irma!”) live on stage. This year’s Celebrity Co-Emcee is Power 96 superstar radio personality Nicki Ramirez. Ticket prices are $35 for general admission, $75 for the regular VIP area (currently 80% sold out), and $1,200 for the UBERVIP Party Sections for 14 people, (which includes a lot of amenities).

For more information and tickets, visit BrowardBaresIt.com.

COCONUT CREEK

FRANK SINATRA, JR.

Thursday, July 12, at 8 p.m., at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek (5550 Northwest 40 Street, Coconut Creek). Don’t miss the classic sounds of Frank Sinatra Jr., part of Seminole Casino’s monthlong 1960s celebration. Admission: $40-$65.

FORT LAUDERDALE

SEA TURTLE WALKS

Through July 24 at the Museum of Discovery and Science and AutoNation IMAX Theater (401 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale). Starts at the museum at 9 p.m., and ends by 1 a.m. This summer, the Museum of Discovery and Science hosts evening Turtle Walks. The whole family can participate in an evening of discovery while uncovering the natural history and myths of turtles. Nature permitting, participants will have a chance to watch a 300 pound Loggerhead sea turtle venture out of the ocean to lay her eggs. A female loggerhead sea turtle may travel thousands of miles to return to the beach where she hatched as a baby to lay her own eggs as an adult.

At 9 p.m., the adventure begins at the Museum of Discovery and Science with an informative hands-on session about turtles (land, fresh water, and salt water) with an expanded focus on sea turtles. The adventure continues to Fort Lauderdale beach where Museum expert guides will lead guests to the sea turtle’s nesting grounds to look for amazing sea turtles. We cannot guarantee a sea turtle will be spotted on every walk but when it does happen it is a natural wonder that no one will ever forget. Guests should be prepared to walk approximately one to two miles, and provide their own transportation and snacks.

Advance reservations are required as space is limited. Remaining 2012 dates: July 5, 10, 11, 17, 18, 19, and 24. Admission: $18 for members, $20 for non-members.

MIAMI

“THE DONKEY SHOW”/THE ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER

Described by The New York Times as “Passion. Sex. A Rollicking Cool Party,” “The Donkey Show” opens on Friday, July 13, at the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Ziff Ballet Opera House. The celebrated smash hit is described as “the ultimate night fever—a crazy fun house of disco mirror balls and feathered divas, of roller skaters and hustle queens, enchanted by an ever-solight sprinkling of Shakespearean magic.”

Thursday, July 19 through Sunday, July 22. Founded in July 2006 as an annual summer lifestyle event for gay men and women from around the world, Miami Beach Bruthaz includes a series of social, educational, and personalized activities that promote unity, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging. The event is focused around central themes of Knowledge, Culture, and Fashion. Miami Beach Bruthaz features an upscale White Party with a celebrity guest, a serious hip hop party, a rooftop pool party, and a men’s fashion show. The Saturday night party features the sounds of Brazil, and Sunday brunch at the Palace on Ocean Drive is surely not to be missed.

For more information, visit shop. miamibeachbruthaz.com.

WOMENFEST

The 20th Annual Womenfest will be held in Key West from September 4 through 9. Parties, dancing, film festival and outings for women.

For more information: womenfest.com.

HOLLYWOOD

NATHAN SAWAYA: THE ART OF THE BRICK

Through August 19, at the Art & Culture Center of Hollywood (1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood). The works of internationally renowned LEGO artist, Nathan Sawaya, returns to the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood. In the 2012 exhibition of “The Art of The Brick,” New York-based Sawaya presents a variety of both large- and smallscale works. For Sawaya’s show, the Center is bringing back the popular LEGO interactive room, where children of all ages can create their own masterpieces.

HOLLYWOOD, FL – Florida Agenda News Writer Bob Kecskemety lost his long-time battle with bone cancer late last evening, dying peacefully at Hospice by the Sea in Hollywood. He had been a patient at the healthcare facility since May 25.

Kecskemety, 60, graduated from Fort Lauderdale High School, and briefly attended Broward Community College. He first became well known to the gay community through his entertaining column in Scoop Magazine in the 1990’s, titled “Shut Up and Focus,” published by former Agenda advertising executive Brad Casey.

A longtime Poinsettia Height resident and Cleveland, Ohio, native, Kecskemety was aware of his terminal condition, yet continued to write for the Agenda until the end of March. “Even when he was no longer able to write, he faithfully attended every editorial staff meeting,” Agenda publisher Bobby Blair said, “and he remained on our masthead. He was a consummate professional and friend, and all of us at the Agenda extend our condolences to his close friend and caregiver Tim Yatteau.”

In a New Year’s piece in the January 7 issue of Agenda, Kecskemety wrote, “Each year, I write a feature in the last issue of the year for whatever publication I have worked for, getting New Year’s resolutions from people in the community, and though I would have liked to have gotten many more for last week’s issue of the Agenda than I did, I was too weak to continue. One person, who I asked for his resolution a week ago, turned the tables on me and asked me what my New Year’s resolution was. I simply replied, ‘2013.’

While Bob Kecskemety died before reaching his goal, his written words will forever continue to voice his message of tolerance and acceptance for all.

By Cliff Dunn

HOLLYWOOD — On April 8—Easter Sunday— Hollywood City Manager Doug Hewett was charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and arrested, after leaving the gay adult entertainment club Swinging Richards, in North Miami. The DUI arrest, which police records indicate took place at 3:20 a.m. on Easter Sunday, occurred one day short of Hewett’s six-week anniversary on the job as chief administrator of Florida’s 12th largest city.

Investigators say that Hewett submitted to two separate breathalyzers, which reported his blood-alcohol content levels at 0.145 and 0.139, respectively. State officials say that under Florida law, DUI is one offense, proved by impairment of normal faculties or unlawful blood alcohol or breath alcohol level of .08 or above.

According to police records, Hewett, 41, was pulled over by a Miami-Dade County police officer pulled near the corner of Biscayne Boulevard (US 1) and Northeast 156th Street. The officer reported observing Hewett enter the left-turn lane, before driving erratically back into the southbound lanes of traffic on Biscayne Boulevard.

The report noted his “red bloodshot, watery eyes, slurred speech, and the strong smell of an alcoholic beverage emitting from his breath,” and indicated that Hewett— who had previously served as Assistant City Manager of Fayetteville, North Carolina—failed to “perform to standards” in his field sobriety test. According to investigators, Hewett admitted to having come from Swinging Richards, where he said he drank two beers.

“I can confirm I was stopped by a Miami-Dade police officer in April on suspicion of driving under the influence,” Hewett said in a prepared statement. He was not at work on April 9—the day after his arrest, and his six week anniversary as city manager—having taken a “personal day,” according to officials. “At the time of the incident,” Hewett’s statement reads, “I advised each member of the City Commission who expressed their concerns about this serious matter.”

Hewett said that he had “retained an attorney,” and that “On his advice, I’m unable to discuss the facts of this case at this point. However, I deeply regret how this may negatively reflect on the city of Hollywood. I look forward to resolving this matter and continuing to serve the city.”

“I’m very disappointed,” said Hollywood Vice Mayor Linda Sherwood. “It was a large lack of judgment in his going out and drinking to the excess that apparently he did.”

Hewett earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration at North Carolina State University, and had been employed in municipal government since 1996. He was employed in Fayetteville in 2004, and worked as assistant city manager until his hiring by Hollywood City Commissioners, who selected Hewett over five other candidates for the $172,000 a year job after a two-day round of interviews in January.

At the time of his hiring, Hollywood Mayor Peter Bober said “We have seen many slick people come to talk to us over the years. Doug Hewett spoke from the heart.” Now, Bober says that the DUI arrest will place greater scrutiny upon the embattled city manager. “His judgment has been seriously called into question,” the mayor told CBS-4 News. “Really, he has no track record here in the city of Hollywood, so we certainly have to watch him very carefully to see if this is not part of some bigger issue.”

Hewett’s Twitter account lists his handle as “NC_Pimpernel,” a reference to his Tar Heel State origins, as well as the literary character the Scarlet Pimpernel, who, like the Lone Ranger, wore a mask to hide his true identity. The social media site description reads “Uncivil civil servant. You’ve been warned.”

Commissioners plan to discuss Hewett’s arrest and future with the city. The mayor told reporters that commissioners could in theory lower Hewett’s salary, or alter the terms of his employment contract.

ODD DUCK BAZAAR
An annual indie craft fair, artisan show- case,   handmade   bazaar,   and   music venue rolled
into one. Expect a day of unique handmade crafts, art, food, live music and more.

Admission is $5
for adults and children under age 12  get in free. Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770
Monroe St., Holly- wood.

Saturday, March 31, Noon – 6:00 p.m.

Information: oddduckbazaar.com.

HOLLYWOOD, CA – According to Media Matters, a recent broadcast of Clear Channel radio’s “The John and Ken Show” included a discussion of the 69th Golden Globes Awards with news contributor Shannon Farren. The show which is widely known to focus on anti-immigration advocacy found itself commenting on the “emaciated” appearance of several actresses. Then host John Kobylt told Farren and fellow host Ken Chiampou that “gay guys control [...] the whole Hollywood look,” and that because “gays like bodies that remind them of 14-year-old boys,” and so actresses have to look like “14-year-old-boy stick-figures.”

Excerpted from The John and Ken Show:
FARREN: I don’t watch [awards shows] because every time I do, I just want to feed them a burger, every actress I see. I just want to feed them, they look so emaciated.
KOBYLT: I know they look so–that’s not attractive.
CHIAMPOU: But that’s the game though. They have to be more emaciated than the other famous actress.
FARREN: Yeah, and this is the timeof year.
KOBYLT: That’s right. And it’s because-
CHIAMPOU: They get jealous and see photos of someone thinner than them.
KOBYLT: Gay guys control the fashion industry and the casting industry and the whole Hollywood look. And gays like bodies that remind them of a 14-year-old boy. Guys like curves. Guys like curves. Absolutely. Positively. It’s biological, because a woman with curves looks like she can bear your children successfully, and that’s biologically what a man is looking for. So, sexually a guy is much more turned on by a woman with curves than these 14-year-old boy stick figures. And that’s how I know for sure, I don’t need to do any research or any proof that it’s gay guys who control the entire casting industry.

Snow White Trash
The world premiere of “Snow White Trash” runs January 7 through January 28, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. at Empire Stage, 1140 N. Flagler Drive. Don’t miss this hilariously naughty romp. After escaping death at the hands of the Evil Queen, Snow White arrives in a strange land surrounded by “the Dwarfs” — a sexy redneck family who have secretly arranged Snow’s marriage to the incredibly hunky (and very gay) Prince. Will Prince convince himself that he likes girls long enough to marry Snow and inherit the kingdom? Will Snow White’s new friends be able to save her from the Evil Queen? How will Snow White react to mullets, leather, porn and “Magnum P.I.”? Tickets: $25. Purchase tickets online at www.infinite-abyss.com or call 954-678-1496.

Jersey Boys
2006 Tony Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, The Four Season: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history, January 11 through 29 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets call 954-626-7814.

Winter Heat Florida 2012
“Feel the Heat,” Presidents’ Day Weekend, February 16-20, 2012. This year’s host hotel is the Bahia Mar Resort. (Events and venues subject to change).
Thursday, February 16
- 10 p.m. – 2 a.m., “The Big Chill,” George’s Alibi, 2266 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors.
Come kick it with Ft. Lauderdale’s grown and sexy crowd and enjoy $3 Long Island Iced Teas.
- 2 a.m. – 4 a.m., “The Cold Front,” Torpedo Bar, 2829 W. Broward Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale.
Heat things up on the dance floor while the deejay spins the hottest Hip-Hop and R&B hits.

Friday, February 17
- 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., “The Ice Breaker,” Grand Mariner Lounge at The Bahia Mar Hotel.
Mix and mingle at the Welcome Reception with the men of Winter Heat 2012.
- 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Winter Heat Film Festival, Seafarer Room at The Bahia Mar Hotel.
Check out original films from up and coming film makers.
- 10 p.m. – 4 a.m., “The Fire Storm,” Green Room, 100 SW 3 Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale.
Winter has never been this hot! Join the sexiest men in South Florida at the coolest spot in town.

Saturday, February 18
- 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., “Sweat on the Beach,” Fort Lauderdale Beach
Start the day off right with aerobics on the beach.
- 3 p.m. – Sunset, “Heat Waves” Fort Lauderdale Beach
Chill out on the beach and have some fun in the sun.
- 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Winter Heat Film Festival, Seafarer Room at The Bahia Mar Hotel
Check out original films from up and coming film makers.
- 8 p.m. to Midnight, “Winter Games,” Grand Mariner Lounge at The Bahia Mar Hotel
Got skills? Put them to the test at the old-school game night.
- 10 p.m. – 4 a.m., “Body Heat,” Voodoo Lounge, 111 SW 2 Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale
Feel the heat all night as DJ Angel X rocks the house.

Sunday, February 19
- 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., “Sweat on the Beach,” Fort Lauderdale Beach
Start the day off right with aerobics on the beach.
- 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., “Holy Heat,” Lips Fort Lauderdale
Experience the ultimate in drag dining. This gospel brunch is sure to lift your spirits and the ultimate Mimosas will definitely warm your soul.
- 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Winter Heat Film Festival, Seafarer Room at The Bahia Mar Hotel
Check out original films from up and coming film makers.
- 3 p.m. – Sunset, “Winter Waterland” Pool Party, Exit 66 at Pier 66 Resort, Ft. Lauderdale
Dive into the hottest pool party ever. Live music, food, drinks and an amazing fashion show will bring a whole new meaning to lounging by the pool.
- 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., “Sparks,” Grand Mariner Lounge at The Bahia Mar Hotel
Experience speed dating South Florida-style. You’ve never experienced a love and relationship session quite like this. Get ready!
- 10 p.m. – 4 a.m., “The Meltdown,” Living Room, 300 SW 1 Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale
The grand finale party is going down tonight.

Monday, February 20
- 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., “The Block is Hot,” Americas Back Yard, 100 SW 3 Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale
A day party like no other takes place at Fort Lauderdale’s most unique outdoor entertainment venue.

For more information, visit winterheatflorida.com.

Gregg Allman
Lead Singer of the Allman Brothers Band Greg Allman performs at Hard Rock Live Hollywood (1 Seminole Way in Hollywood) on January 18. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $46, $64 and $79. For more information, call 954-797-5531. H

Snow White Trash
The world premiere of “Snow White Trash” runs January 7 through January 28, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. at Empire Stage, 1140 N. Flagler Drive. Don’t miss this hilariously naughty romp. After escaping death at the hands of the Evil Queen, Snow White arrives in a strange land surrounded by “the Dwarfs” — a sexy redneck family who have secretly arranged Snow’s marriage to the incredibly hunky (and very gay) Prince. Will Prince convince himself that he likes girls long enough to marry Snow and inherit the kingdom? Will Snow White’s new friends be able to save her from the Evil Queen? How will Snow White react to mullets, leather, porn and “Magnum P.I.”? Tickets: $25.

Purchase tickets online at www.infinite-abyss.com or call 954-678-1496.

Jersey Boys
2006 Tony Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, The Four Season: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history, January 11 through 29 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets call 954-626-7814.

Winter Heat Florida 2012
“Feel the Heat,” Presidents’ Day Weekend, February 16-20, 2012.

This year’s host hotel is the Bahia Mar Resort. (Events and venues subject to change).

Thursday, February 16
- 10 p.m. – 2 a.m., “The Big Chill,” George’s Alibi, 2266 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors.
Come kick it with Ft. Lauderdale’s grown and sexy crowd and enjoy $3 Long Island Iced Teas.
- 2 a.m. – 4 a.m., “The Cold Front,” Torpedo Bar, 2829 W. Broward Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale.
Heat things up on the dance floor while the deejay spins the hottest Hip-Hop and R&B hits.

Friday, February 17
- 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., “The Ice Breaker,” Grand Mariner Lounge at The Bahia Mar Hotel.
Mix and mingle at the Welcome Reception with the men of Winter Heat 2012.
- 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Winter Heat Film Festival, Seafarer Room at The Bahia Mar Hotel.
Check out original films from up and coming film makers.
- 10 p.m. – 4 a.m., “The Fire Storm,” Green Room, 100 SW 3 Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale.
Winter has never been this hot! Join the sexiest men in South Florida at the coolest spot in town.

Saturday, February 18
- 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., “Sweat on the Beach,” Fort Lauderdale Beach
Start the day off right with aerobics on the beach.

- 3 p.m. – Sunset, “Heat Waves” Fort Lauderdale Beach
Chill out on the beach and have some fun in the sun.
- 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Winter Heat Film Festival, Seafarer Room at The Bahia Mar Hotel
Check out original films from up and coming film makers.
- 8 p.m. to Midnight, “Winter Games,” Grand Mariner Lounge at The Bahia Mar Hotel
Got skills? Put them to the test at the old-school game night.
- 10 p.m. – 4 a.m., “Body Heat,” Voodoo Lounge, 111 SW 2 Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale
Feel the heat all night as DJ Angel X rocks the house.

Sunday, February 19
- 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., “Sweat on the Beach,” Fort Lauderdale Beach
Start the day off right with aerobics on the beach.
- 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., “Holy Heat,” Lips Fort Lauderdale
Experience the ultimate in drag dining. This gospel brunch is sure to lift your spirits and the ultimate Mimosas will definitely warm your soul.
- 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Winter Heat Film Festival, Seafarer Room at The Bahia Mar Hotel
Check out original films from up and coming film makers.
- 3 p.m. – Sunset, “Winter Waterland” Pool Party, Exit 66 at Pier 66 Resort, Ft. Lauderdale
Dive into the hottest pool party ever. Live music, food, drinks and an amazing fashion show will bring a whole new meaning to lounging by the pool.
- 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., “Sparks,” Grand Mariner Lounge at The Bahia Mar Hotel
Experience speed dating South Florida-style. You’ve never experienced a love and relationship session quite like this. Get ready!
- 10 p.m. – 4 a.m., “The Meltdown,” Living Room, 300 SW 1 Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale
The grand finale party is going down tonight.

Monday, February 20
- 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., “The Block is Hot,” Americas Back Yard, 100 SW 3 Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale
A day party like no other takes place at Fort Lauderdale’s most unique outdoor entertainment venue.

For more information, visit winterheatflorida.com.

HOLLYWOOD

Gregg Allman
Lead Singer of the Allman Brothers Band Greg Allman performs at Hard Rock Live Hollywood (1 Seminole Way in Hollywood) on January 18. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $46, $64 and $79.

For more information, call 954-797-5531.

MIAMI

Cleveland Orchestra
The Cleveland Orchestra will be performing at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, on Jan. 27 and 28, both nights at 8 p.m. Acclaimed pianist Yefim Bronfman joins Music Director Franz Weiser-Möst in Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 in Opening Concerts Jan. 27 and 28. Franz Welser-Möst will lead the orchestra in two concerts.

Repertoire for The Cleveland Orchestra’s performances on Jan. 28 and 29 includes Sean Shepherd’s Wanderlust, Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 6, and Johannes Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 2, with pianist Yefim Bronfmanas soloist.

Tickets range from $20 to $172 and are available by calling 305-949-6722, or visiting www.clevelandorchestramiami.com.