Fort Lauderdale
GARDEN OF LIGHTS
Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S Flamingo Road, Davie, presents Garden of Lights beginning Nov. 26. The botanical gardens and historic Wray Home are decked out with thousands of lights, decorations, and holiday music fills the air. Each Saturday and Sunday in December, the Gardens will remain open until 6 p.m. so guests may enjoy the lights at dusk. Each weekend will also bring concerts and performances and visits from Santa, which are all complimentary with admission to the Gardens.
“STARS THRU MY LENS”
Photographer Bob Deutsch’s exhibit “Stars Thru My Lens,” will be presented at Dennis Dean Galleries Nov. 19 through the end of December. There will be a Meet the Artist reception on Friday, Nov. 19, from 7 p.m.to 9 p.m. at the gallery, 2440-B Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. Deutsch began shooting photos of movie stars in the ’60s. As a resident of New York City, he was able to get up close and personal with many stars by hanging around Broadway theatres. He later began freelancing for Time, Newsweek and People magazines. His exhibit includes photos from this time period with shots of Barbra Streisand, Carol Burnett, Bette Midler, Tony Danza, Kevin Bacon, Liz Taylor and many more.
ISLAND CITY ART WALK
Island City Inc. announces the fifth season of the Island City Art Walk. The art walk will resume on Nov. 19 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and takes place the third Friday of each month through April. The Art Walk takes place along Wilton Drive, with participants including galleries, eclectic stores, cafes, boutiques and upscale restaurants, which will host over 40 local artists. This is a grassroots collaboration bringing culture and business together for the public to enjoy
Miami
GAY & LESBIAN WALKING TOURS OF SOUTH BEACH
The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) and the Miami Design Preservation League present a 90-minute guided Gay & Lesbian Walking Tour of South Beach on Friday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. The tour departs from the MDGLCC offices at Historic City Hall, 1130 Washington. Ave., Ste. 100, Miami Beach and ends at TWIST, 1057 Washington. Ave. Reservations are not required. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at MDGLCC or at MDPL’s Art Deco Welcome Center at Ocean Dr. and 10th Street. The tour is free to MDPL and MDGLCC members. For more information, call (305) 531-3484 or (305) 673-4440.
MIAMI-DADE GAY & LESBIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS BUILDERS LUNCHEON MDGLCC
presents their monthly networking program for the Upper Eastside/Midtown area membership group on Thursday, Nov. 18. The event will take place at Soyka’s, 5556 NE Fourth Court, Miami. Dr. Gregg Pizzi will be the moderator. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. with luncheon/networking from noon to 1 p.m. Cost: MDGLCC members $30 per person, potential members $40 per person ($10 credited toward new MDGLCC membership) including sitdown luncheon. The event is limited to 20 people and RSVP is requested. For more information, call (305) 673-4440 or e-mail mdglcc@bellsouth.net
KOOZA — CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
Cirque du Soleil returns to Miami with its latest big top touring production, Kooza. LGBT Community Night (15% off Tickets; excluding VIP) will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 23 under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at Miami’s Bicentennial Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Kooza is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil. It combines two circus traditions – acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. Cast Party follows across the street. For more information, call (305) 358-7750.H
Bay Area
SAWMILL CAMPING RESORT
A “Taste” of Sawmill with tasting and auction on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The resort is located at 21710 U.S. Highway 98, Dade City. Cost is $5 per person.
HOLIDAY HOOPLA!
Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle. It’s time to get your holiday cheer in gear. Feeling Scrooge-y? A fun-filled festival will do the trick. The Gulfport Merchants Association presents the Second Annual Holiday Hoopla on Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is sponsored by Bright House Networks, the City of Gulfport and The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce. 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.
MR. ULTIMATE ILLUSIONIST PAGEANT
Come to this year’s Mr. Ultimate Illusionist Pageant on Friday, Nov. 19 from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. at the Flamingo Resort, 4601 34th Street S., St. Petersburg. For more information about this exciting event, call (727) 321-5000.
FLAMINGO TURNABOUT
The first-ever turnabout at the Flamingo Resort. All the money raised will go to benefit A.S.A.P. See the staff dressed up and performing. Thursday, Dec. 9 from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. at the Flamingo Resort, located at 4601 34th St. S. in St. Petersburg
Central Florida
“PENNIES FROM HEAVEN” EVENT
This Friday, Nov. 19 is the biggest red carpet event of this year, “Pennies from Heaven.” Kick off the holiday season with us. Tickets for sale at the door or you can purchase tickets at Oakwood Mortgage, 811 N Orange Ave., Orlando, or at any McDonald’s Orlando locations. The event will feature Circus Solei acts, hosted by Angel Models. All proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida. Dress code is Hampton’s Style White Party. The event takes place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at House, 110 Osceola Court, Winter Park.
NICE JEWISH GIRLS GONE BAD & THE FLORIDA SUNSHINE TOUR
Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad is a refreshing mix of comedy, music, spoken-word and show-stopping burlesque, featuring the gals who learned to smoke at Hebrew School, got drunk at their Bat-Mitzvahs and would rather have more schtuppa than the chupah, featuring performers seen on Comedy Central, HBO and Late Night TV. The event takes place on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. at Vain, 22 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. Tickets are $17 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information, call (407) 835-3590.
SATURDAY NIGHT GAY & LESBIAN BOWLING LEAGUE
Saturday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Colonial Lanes, 400 N. Primrose, Orlando. For more information, call (407) 896-1443 or e-mail Donnie1962@aol.com.
“SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER”
Nov. 19 – Dec. 19 This boisterous comedy of mistaken identities has delighted audiences for over two centuries with its gorgeous language, elegant costumes, and outright hilarity. Sparks fly when young urbanite Charles Marlow arrives at a country estate to court Kate Hardcastle, only to take her father for an innkeeper and her for a saucy barmaid. Performances at the Mad Cow Theatre, 105 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. Tickets are $24 regular and $22 for seniors/students. Call (407) 297-8788.
