Fort Lauderdale
PRIDEFEST ANNOUNCES ENTERTAINMENT LINE-UP
The 34th annual PrideFest is set for March 12th and 13th from noon to 6 p.m. at Jaco Pastorius Park in Oakland Park at N.E. 38 Street and N. Dixie Highways. Entertainment this year includes Chely Wright, Georgie Porgie, Linda Clifford, Chantal Carrere, Debby Holiday, Shelina, Teri Catlin, Heather Craig, Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus, Marc Hansen, Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Chorus, South Florida Pride Jazz Ensemble, KP Productions, Church of the Holy Spirit Song, Mark Angelo Cummings, Rising Action Theatre and Bishop SF Makalani-MaHee. Spinning in the dance tent this year will be D.J. MIIK, D.J. Bugie, D.J. Sol and D.J. Gina. Masters of Ceremonies this year will be Craig Stevens, Donna & Denise and Derek Hartley.
“WEST SIDE STORY” LAST PERFORMANCE
Saturday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. More than fifty years ago one musical changed theater forever. Now it’s back on Broadway mesmerizing audiences once again. From the first note to the final breath, “West Side Story” soars as the greatest love story of all time. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway’s finest and features such classics of the American musical theatre as “Something’s Coming”, “Tonight”, “America”, “I Feel Pretty” and “Somewhere”. Tickets: $29 – $79 in the Au-Rene Theater.
THE HOUSE BOY
Massimo Stinco & The blue seagull International Production / NoirDesir.it present THE HOUSEBOY – Sex. Love. Despair. A scandalous new play. A stage adaptation by Massimo Stinco inspired to the movie “The Houseboy” by Spencer Schilly. Warning: Contains Full Frontal Nudity. Empire Stage, 1140 N FLAGLER DRIVE FT LAUDERDALE 33304, Runs, February 18th – March 12th. Tickets: $30 group rates available. Call 954-678-1496 or visit www.empirestage.com
Miami
“THE HOTTEST WINTER IN THE WORLD”
It may be called the Winter Party Festival, but that doesn’t mean you’re in for a chilly time. Dance your heart out at five full days of jam packed parties. From club nights to mixers to beach parties, Winter Party is a veritable thrill ride of sight and sound. A multitude of eye candy is a safe assumption, as are thousands of groggy travelers once the music stops. Winter Party runs from March 2 through March 7 on Miami Beach. A fundraiser for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. For more information, go to http://www.winterparty. com.
HONOREES ANNOUNCED
The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce have proudly announced their honorees for their 2011 Awards Presentation: Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association (MetLife Business of the Year), Ms..Naomi Wilzig — W E A M (Hilton Miami Downtown Business Person of the Year), Switchboard of Miami, Inc. (Wachovia Non-Profit Organization of the Year), Grey Goose Vodka (AT&T 10th Anniversary Special Recognition Award). The MDGLCC awards will take place on Saturday, March 26. If you’d like to attend, for more information or tickets, visit www.gogaymiami.com.
WESSON & BLUE RIBBON
Move over, Mimosas! Beat it, Bellinis! Where there’s smoked salmon, bagels and eggs, there’s a bottle of wine guaranteed to make the whole schmear taste that much more delicious. Join Joshua Wesson, IHOP’s top syrup steward (and A&P’s Director of Breakfast Beverages) and Bruce Bromberg (Blue Ribbon’s co-Founder and Executive Chef) on this jamstained, crumbs-in-bed tour across a brunchscape where Challah French Toast makes sweet love to Sherry and Smoked Salmon Toast gets down with Champagne. Crazy-good Brunch Wines featuring Josh Wesson and Blue Ribbon on Sat., Feb 26 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at the W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. Special MDGLCC member ticket price $60.00 – www.sobefest.com – use discount code BRUNCH11 or call: 877-762-3933
“TOGETHER IN SONG.”
Miami Gay’s Men’s Chorus to host our 2nd Annual Choral Festival February 26th, 7PM, Tickets $25 Trinity Episcopal Church (464 NE 16th Street) Tickets available at: www.miamigaychorus.org or at the Event.
Bay Area
LAUNCH OF GAY SAFE HAVEN’S RAINBOW411.COM
Saturday, Feb. 19 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Streetcar Charlie’s, 1811 N. 15th St. in Ybor City. You’re invited to the launch of Gay Safe Haven’s Rainbow411.com and fundraiser for Metro Charities. Dress to impress for this red carpet affair. Appetizers, drink specials, 50/50, raffles, silent auction and will be a great opportunity for networking. Drag extravaganza at 9p.m. and bring your dancing shoes because this is going to be some party.
4TH ANNUAL PINK WEKEND
The Tampa Bay Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence 4th Annual Pink Weekend is upon us, February 25 through 27. Beginning Friday, Feb. 25, Sister Merry Widow will be hosting a Multimedia Art Show at PLAY (1701 E. 8th Ave Ybor City, Tampa). This event will feature artists, fashion, performances by Rachael Sage and much, much more. Proceeds will be going to benefit the Hillsborough Arts Council’s Arts Education Youth Program. 8 to 11 p.m. $8 cover. Saturday, Feb. 26 will bring an evening of fun at the fabulous Flamingo Resort in St Petersburg. Special performances by Alexis De La Mer, Iman, Bobbie York and the Tampa Bay Sisters. 9 to 11 p.m. No cover but donations accepted. Sunday, Feb. 27 it’s time to enjoy Sister Aggy’s yummy barbeque lunch and special entertainment by Melanie Minyon at Club City Side in Tampa. The event will benefit the Francis House of Tampa Bay starting at 3 p.m. No cover but donations accepted. Drink specials, Jello shots and raffles as well as antics by your favorite Tampa Sisters will keep the day going. Don’t forget to wear your pink. Check into www.flsisters.org for more details.
2011 EQUALITY FLORIDA TAMPA GALA
Join Equality Florida for an evening of fabulous food, drinks, and equality at the Tampa Garden Club, the “venue with a view”, 2629 Bayshore Blvd. in Tampa. Tickets are $100 and sponsorship opportunities begin at $500. To be held on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. Over the last 4 years, the Equality Florida Tampa Gala has blossomed into a “must attend” event that brings together over 300 of Tampa’s political, business, and civic leaders. With your help, this year’s event promises to be the best ever. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://eqfl.org/tampagala
Central Florida
“WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?”
Presented by Mad Cow Theatre now through February 27. On the campus of a small New England college, George and Martha invite a new professor and his wife home for a nightcap. As the cocktails flow, the young couple find themselves caught in the crossfire of a savage marital war where the combatants attack the self deceptions they forged for their own survival. For tickets and more information, visit http://www.madcowtheatre. com
“UNCUT CABARET”
On February 24, 2011 at 8 p.m., the Orlando Gay Chorus is proud to present “Uncut Cabaret” featuring OGC’s best, performing songs they’d never do anywhere else and hosted by the Lovely and Talented Chantel Reshael. Come join us for a night full of surprises at The Footlight Theatre at Parliament House Resort. Tickets are $15 and may either be reserved in advance by emailing OGCUNCUT@yahoo.com or purchased at the door.
MARDI GROWL …
An Orlando Bear Bash Kickoff Party on Saturday Feb. 26 in Orlando from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. at Mr. Sister’s, 5310 E Colonial Dr. in Orlando. This is where there is really something for everyone and with no cover charge. Come see what all the excitement is about with Mr. Sisters Orlando. If you have not experienced this amazing venue, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to party there with the bears. Join them early for dinner. The party starts at 7 pm when friends of Orlando Bear Bash will receive 25% off appetizers and tapas.
This is your chance to come taste the great food at Mr. Sisters with this bear discount. After you fill up, dine, dance and be hairy!
BACK DOOR BUMBY
Revolution Nightclub (375 S. Bumby Ave (408) in Downtown Orlando) along with GRINDR and MyFlexRadio presents: “Back Door Bumby: Enter Through the Back” every 3rd Thursday starting February 17th. This is Orlando’s premier college night as you’ve never seen it before. No cover when you show your GRINDR or MyFlexRadio App. No cover ‘til 11pm for those 21+ (18+ welcome) and no cover ‘til 12 midnight with college or theme park ID. Free drinks 11 to 11:30 p.m. Drinks specials throughout the night. Performances by: Shantell D’Marco and Macaviti. D.J. Joanie on the decks in the disco area and V.J. J.B.H