FORT LAUDERDALE
VEGAS NIGHT—CHIPS FOR CHARITY Wilton Manors Council and Gay & Lesbian Business Exchange (GLBX) announces its first fundraising reception. Vegas Night – Chips for Charity, will take place on Thursday, Jan. 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Hagen Park, 2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. Admission is $40 per person and includes tastings from local restaurants, five hours of gaming, live music, and open bar service. The event will raise money for the Chamber and Kids in Distress. For more information, call 954-462-4911 or e-mail Dan@FTLChamber.com.
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL” What would Christmas be without Charles Dickens’ beloved tale. The Empire State Theater at 1140 North Flagler Drive, Fort Lauderdale, is presenting a oneman version Thursday – Saturday until Dec. 25. Scott Sowers, who recently appeared in HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire,” plays all the parts. For showtimes, tickets and information, call (954) 678-1496 or visit www.empirestage.com.
“BROADWAY BOUND” BY NEIL SIMON The Boca Raton Theater Guild Presents “Broadway Bound” by Neil Simon Jan. 7-16 at the Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park, 301 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Showtimes are at 8 p.m. (Wednesday – Saturday) and 2 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday). Tickets are $18. For more information, call (561) 948-2601 or visit www.brtg.org.
“ROCK OF AGES” Broadway Across America presents the highly-acclaimed “Rock of Ages,” Dec. 28 – Jan. 9 at the Broad Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets start at $21. “Rock of Ages” is an arena-rock love story told through the mind-blowing, facemelting hits of JOURNEY, NIGHT RANGER, STYX, REO SPEEDWAGON, PAT BENATAR, TWISTED SISTER, POISON, ASIA, WHITESNAKE and many more. Don’t miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on featuring some of the greatest hits of the ’80s. For more information, call (954) 462-0222 or visit www.browardcenter. org.
MIAMI
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR It’s time for the Miami International Art Fair (MIA) in Miami Beach, Jan.
13-17, 2011 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall D, 1901 Convention Center Drive. Come experience America’s most exciting midwinter contemporary art fair. MIA will be an inaugurating, intriguing and unique new model this year, combining a highly selective art fair with a strong, central curatorial vision, in addition to independently curated projects. Highlighting MIA in 2011 is the special installation Museum of Modern Ice, bringing Canadian artist Gordon Halloran’s dazzling paintings in ice to sunny South Florida for the first time. Tickets are $50 in advance and $75 at the door. For more information, call (239) 949 5411.
JUMP! SUNDAYS Edison Farrow, Omar Gonzalez and Tony Ferro present JUMP! Sundays, South Beach’s new hot spot on Sunday nights. Doors open at 10 p.m. with free Svedka vodka drinks until 11 p.m. Admission is $10. JUMP! takes place at Lux (formerly Liquid Niteclub), 1439 Washington Ave., Miami Beach.
BARTON G PRESENT CHEYENNE JACKSON The star of “GLEE,” “30 ROCK” and BROADWAY’S “XANADU” will be on hand to ring in the New Year on Friday, Dec. 31 & Saturday, Jan. 1 Tickets are $75 and $95and are available by calling (305) 357-7900 or visiting www.preludebybartong.com. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Venue is located at 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Stepping up to a new arena of entertainment which now counts three successful restaurants, The Villa By Barton G (former Versace Mansion) and a corporate events division that services national and international clients, New Year’s Eve will mark the entry of restaurateur/hotelier Barton G. Weiss’ newest venture, PRELUDE BY BARTON G PRESENTS.
GEORGE BALANCHINE’S “THE NUTCRACKER” Miami City Ballet presents George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 23 at the Adrienne Arsht Center Ziff Ballet Opera House, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. This production is a magical treat for young and old. Miami City Ballet’s production boasts beautiful sets, lavish costumes and magical special effects. A large, talented cast present a holiday treat for the entire family. For ticket information, call (305) 949-6722. Prices vary.
BAY AREA
DRAG BINGO BENEFIT Nicky Summers Drag BINGO Benefit night on Wednesday, Dec. 29 from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grill Tampa, 1600 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City. Proceeds from this night to benefit Nicky Summers in her quest to capture the title of “Miss Large and Lovely.” Come support your hometown girl as she prepares to compete in something she truly believes in. BINGO starts at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Amy Demilo (“Miss Heart of Florida”). Free Jello shots and performances by the girl of the hour. Reservations are highly recommended. Call (813) 241-6279 or Nicky at (813) 447-5786.
MASQUERADE BALL AT FLAMINGO Friday, Dec. 31 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. at Flamingo Resort, 4601 34th St. S., St. Pete. The event will star comedienne Chtistine O’Leary at 10 p.m. Evening includes a mask contest and Burlesque show at 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. amd a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. Holiday buffet dinner for $24.95. For reservations, call (727) 321-5000. Two seatings: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Party in the Blu Room until 5 a.m. Visit www.FlamingoFLA.com for more information.
“NEW YEAR’S EVE IN WHITE” PARTY Hosted by Steam Fridays/Tease Saturdays at The Honey Pot, 1507 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City on New Year’s Eve from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Join over a thousand of your closest friends and ring in the New Year at Tampa Bay’s biggest LGBT party. Honey Pot will be all decked out in fabulous white with special lighting and effects along with three floors of entertainment, great dance videos in the main room and Hip Hop/Top 40 on the third floor. A special drag show at 11 p.m. with the state’s top divas, lots of free party favors and champagne toast at midnight followed by an amazing production number by Macaviti and Company. White attire suggested. Doors open at 9 p.m. with no cover before 9:30 p.m. and $10 cover after 9:30 p.m. Enjoy $1 drinks from 9 p.m. to10 p.m.
DRAG QUEEN BINGO FOR GAGME 2011 At Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grill, 1600 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City on Wednesday, Jan. 5 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Most everyone knows the fun at Mary’s on Wednesday nights, so head out there for the first Wednesday of the New Year and enjoy some fun Drag Queen BINGO. The cost is $10 per set of BINGO. Invite all of your friends as the proceeds for this event will directly benefit GAGME 2011 and the charities that it supports.
CENTRAL FLORIDA
FELIZ NAVIDAD Christmas Eve Celebration: Feliz Navidad on Friday, Dec. 24 from 10:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. at Revolution Nightclub, 375 S. Bumby Ave., Orlando. Orlando’s hottest Christmas Eve celebration with no cover until 11 p.m. for 21+ (18+ welcome). Free drinks from 11 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Ladies of the Majestic Theater Shows at 11 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. featuring: Lisa Lane, Maya Andrews, Selena, Susan Whitney and special guest Kimora Santi. D. Lui Lou spinning Latin house, freestyle, salsa, merengue and dance in the main room. DJ Infinite dropping the hottest beats in hip/hop, top 40s, old school and more in the Hydrate Video Bar.
PULSATE CHRISTMAS Saturday, Dec. 25 from 10 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. at Pulse, 1912 S. Orange Ave., Orlando. Complimentary valet. Come and check out your favorite things and have a chance to win fabulous gifts. 18+ welcome, 21+ no cover before 11 p.m. DJ Scott Robert with “The Official Night of House Music.” Showtime at 12:30 a.m. hosted by Blade Mathews and Roxxxy Andrews with Tyra Sanchez and Axel Andrews. Featuring the Pulse dancers, Orlando’s hottest dancers up close and personal.
SIP’S NEW YEAR’S BLOWOUT Party at Sip, 724 Virginia, Orlando from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. Everyone is invited to party it up big time at Sip this New Year’s Eve. DJ Di will let you sing away 2010 with karaoke and then DJ Sketchy will mix it up to dance into the New Year. Free champagne at midnight and party favors for all guests.
MASQUERADE BALL New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball at Pulse, 1912 S Orange Ave., Orlando from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. Free champagne toast at midnight. DJ Scott Robert spinning the top hits from the past 10 years. Showtime 12:30 a.m. hosted by Angelica Sanchez, Roxxxy Andrews and Blade Mathews. Great New Year’s drink specials and more.
