Florida Agenda

MATINEE LA LECHE FESTIVAL MIAMI BEACH
Sunday December 25 from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. at the Cameo, 1445 Washington Avenue in South Beach.  Jake Resnicow, Patrick Crough, Hilton Wolman, Luis Morera, Billy Kemp and Matinee Florida present the Matinee La Leche Festival, direct from the island of Ibiza, on Christmas night. Music by Javier Medina (Matinee Barcelona, Circuit Festival main event headliner) and D.J. Theresa (Matinee NYC). Early bird tickets are now on sale.

Join the VIP mailing list at www.mailermailer.com/x?oid=1026728b.

NEW YEAR’S EVE IN GAY KEY WEST
Come celebrate December 31 at the “most-gay New Year’s Eve event in the world!” Each year the infamous drag queen Sushi rings in the New Year lowered in a stunning giant red slipper outside Bourbon Street Pub. Thousands ga ther to watch

the event and enjoy the musical entertainment that builds up to the magical moment. Join CNN as they cover the event live every year. Book early: New Year’s Eve is one Gay Key West’s most popular holidays.

OAKLAND PARK:
WIN NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION
Women in Network (WIN) will hold their third annual New Year’s Eve celebration on Saturday, December 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Hugh’s Catering, 4351 NE 12 Terrace in Oakland Park. The evening features a full dinner buffet, open bar, private parking and dancing all night long. Members: $100, non-members: $120. Reservations are non-refundable but are transferable. For the full menu and to order tickets, visit: womeninnetwork.com/New_Years_Party.html.

“CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE”
At the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, now through January 1. The New York Daily News said that “Cirque Dream Holidaze” is “so full of energy it could end our dependence on oil.” “Stuffed with so much holiday cheer and audacious act, Scrooge would exit with a big ‘ol smile on his face,” said the Erie Times News.

For more information and tickets, visit southfloridagroupsales@broadwayacrossamerica.com or call 954-626-7814.

“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.

WANDA SYKES AT THE KRAVITZ CENTER
Comedienne Wanda Sykes will be appearing in the Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, December 11 at 8 p.m. Whether you know her from her stand-up work, or her roles on TV sitcoms “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “The New Adventures of Old Christine” or her appearances in films such as Monster-in-Law starring opposite Jennifer Lopez and Jane Fonda, you know her most of all for her unique blend of stinging humor and outspoken honesty on topics ranging from politics, gay marriage, healthcare, racial profiling, the pressure of being a woman and the perks of getting older. Tickets are $20 and are available for purchase at the Kravis Center box office, 701 Okeechobee Boulevard in downtown West Palm Beach; or go online to www.kravis.org; or by phone at 561-832-7469 or 800-572-8471.

“THE GIFT GOES ON”
Tickets are on sale for the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus traditional holiday concert. “The Gift Goes On” will once again help lift your holiday spirits with traditional holiday favorites as well as some fun new songs that are sure to delight. One performance only, December 18 at 8 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Fort Lauderdale, UCC, 2501 NE 30 Street in Fort Lauderdale. General admission: $25; premium general admission: $40. Tickets are on sale now at 954-832-0060.

“cirque dreams holidaze”
At the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, December 1 through January 1. The New York Daily News said that “Cirque Dream Holidaze” is “so full of energy, it could end our dependence on oil.” “Stuffed with so much holiday cheer and audacious act, Scrooge would exit with a big ‘ol smile on his face,” said the Erie Times News.

For more information and tickets, visit www.broadwayacrossamerica.com or call 954-626-7814.

win new year’s eve celebration
Women in Network (WIN) will be holding their third annual New Year’s Eve celebration on Saturday, December 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Hugh’s Catering, 4351 NE 12 Terrace in Oakland Park. The evening features a full dinner buffet, open bar, private parking and dancing all night long. Members $100, non-members $120. Reservations are non-refundable but are transferable. For the full menu and to order tickets, visit: womeninnetwork.com.

“JERSEY BOYS”
2006 Tony Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, The Four Seasons: 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, please call 954-626-7814.

WILTON MANORS, FL – The public is invited to join Women in Network (WIN) at their December 7 meeting at The Pride Center, 2040 N Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors at 7 p.m. for an evening of arts and crafts. Everyone is welcome to display and/or sell their holiday crafts, or to come and check out and  purchase what others have to offer.

The cost to display is $5 for WIN members and $10 for non-members. There is a $5 entrance fee for non-members.

Contact Gwen at artiaga2@bellsouth.net to reserve your table by November 30th. Start your holiday shopping at WIN.

WILTON MANORS, FL – Women in Network (WIN) and Varsity Club are holding a Thanksgiving Food Drive benefitting The Poverello Center now through November 17.

You can drop off your non-perishable canned food at The Pride Center at Equality Park (2040 N Dixie Highway), BankUnited (2723 N Dixie Highway, Wells Fargo (2525 N Dixie Highway), Starbucks (1015 NE 26 Street), Out of the Closet (2097 Wilton Drive or 1785 E Sunrise Blvd.), Pink Submarine (2041 Wilton Drive), American Pain Experts (6333 N Federal Highway), Fast Printz (3528 NE 12 Avenue) or Law GC (707 NE 3 Ave., Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale).

WILTON MANORS, FL – Women in Network (WIN) will hold a Monday Night Women’s Group every Monday at 7 p.m. at The Pride Center at Equality Park, room 206, 2040 Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors. This meeting is a place where women can come and make friends, talk about lesbian issues, feel safe, come out, get support from other women, laugh, have fun and perhaps meet your future partner.

It is a great way to spend a Monday night. Only $4.00 for an evening of women. For more information, email: monday4women@gmail.com.