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

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.

MIAMI, FL – The Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (MGLFF) is debuting its new monthly movie series “GLOW” by presenting “The Wise Kids,” a multiple-award winning film produced by Stephen Cone. “The Wise Kids” tells a vivid and dynamic coming-of-age story, set in the Deep South. The drama takes place in the transitional space between high school and college, when life seems to be all questions and no answers, and the future is scarily wide open. Set in and around a Charleston, South Carolina, Baptist church, the three main characters attempt to hang onto what they have, while they also yearn to break free.

Admission is free for MGLFF Producers Circle members, $5 for MGLFF members and $10 for non-members. For more information and tickets, visit: miamibeachfilmsociety.memberlodge.org/calendar.

429INSPIRED
Wednesday, September 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Area 31 at The Epic Hotel, 270 Biscayne Boulevard Way in Miami. Join the launch of dot429 in Miami with their signature speaker series “429INSPIRED”. Enjoy hosted cocktails, hors d’ oeuvres and an inspirational talk by one of Miami’s top luxury goods purveyors. While networking on the terrace overlooking the Miami Skyline, dot429 asks what inspires you? $25 advance, $30 at the door.  RSVP at: dot429.com/events/429inspired-miami-launch. dot429 is an online and in-person professional network and social magazine focused on creating opportunities and connections for the LGBT communities and their allies. Connect, engage, discover, inspire; dot429.com.

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. Saturday, October 1, will offer a full day of workshops and lectures from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and continuing on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a day of community and leadership building. 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.

AFRICAN TREASURES: SELECTION FROM THE NAOMI WILZIG COLLECTION

Now through August 31 at the World Erotic Art Museum, 1205 Washington Avenue on Miami Beach. This is a presentation of the Naomi Wilzig African Art Collection featuring objects used across the continent of Africa for fertility and divination practices. Artifacts highlighted within the exhibition illustrate the characteristics of fertility worship within the home and community and continue to play dynamic roles in the lives of many societies. All objects were collected for their display of genitalia and specific utilitarian functions of the objects regarding fertility practice by the cultures. This exhibition explores the significance, aesthetics and purpose of African material objects, as well as their social contexts. For more information, visit: www.weam.com.

429INSPIRED

Wednesday, September 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Area 31 at The Epic Hotel, 270 Biscayne Boulevard Way in Miami. Join the launch of dot429 in Miami with their signature speaker series “429INSPIRED”. Enjoy hosted cocktails, hors d’ oeuvres and an inspirational talk by one of Miami’s top luxury goods purveyors. While networking on the terrace overlooking the Miami Skyline, dot429 asks what inspires you? $25 advance, $30 at the door. RSVP online: http://dot429.com/events/429inspired-miami-launch. dot429 is an online and in-person professional network and social magazine focused on creating opportunities and connections for the LGBT communities and their allies. Connect, engage, discover, inspire at dot429.com. H

2011 TRANSCON: THE 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 two days. Saturday, October 1, will offer a full day of workshops and lectures from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and continuing on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a day of community and leadership building. 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 for purchase at www.aquafoundation.org/ transcon2011/. Presented by the Aqua Foundation for Women.

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, visit www.mglff.com.

HEAT MIAMI BLATINO EXPLOSION
Friday, October 7, from 5 a.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 on the Internet at www.thevaultmiami.com or by calling (954) 336-3197.