Heard Around South Beach
Magic Kingdom: One Mighty Weekend - June 5th - 8th
In 1991, a small gay group donned eye-catching red shirts and gathered at the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, having no idea that word of mouth would propel their ''Gay Day'' outing into an event of epic proportions. Within six years, attendance had swelled to 60,000, and a single day had morphed into nearly a week of activities. www.miamiherald.com/gay
CNN / The Insider's Thomas Roberts featured in The Advocate
In 2006 a blog announced to the world that Thomas Roberts is gay, and the then CNN anchor instantly became the poster boy for a very rare breed: the out news anchor. But as Sean Kennedy reports, the success of Roberts and other out anchors and on-air talent may finally shatter their industry’s glass ceiling for gays -- and usher in the future of broadcast news. www.advocate.com
A Four Letter Word (R) *** Light fare's quite fulfilling
Is love just another four-letter word? That's the question that haunts Casper Andreas' well-crafted, deceptively light 'n' fluffy romantic comedy. www.miamiherald.com
Dan Renzi new Editor in Chief at Expess Gay News
Dan Renzi has just been hired as Editor in Chief for the Express Gay News. Dan is known from his days on MTV's Real World and Road Rules. He has also worked as a writer for the New York Post and the Miami New Times. www.expressgaynews.com
You can read his blog "How's your day, Dan?" here: www.danrenzi.typepad.com/
Miami gay Judge David Young up for Emmy Award
Young, 49, says he was "absolutely flabbergasted" at his nomination. After all, he says, he's a TV rookie - his show launched last September. "There are so many others who've been doing it much longer and have such a good reputation that I never thought that the new kid on the block would be able to compete." He wants to walk the red carpet with his partner, Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Scott Bernstein. www.miamiherald.com
Madonna to end tour at Dolphin Stadium
Madonna's Sticky and Sweet tour is coming to South Florida, promoters announced Thursday. The tour will wrap up Nov. 26, a Saturday, with a show at Dolphin Stadium. That's nearly two months after the North American leg of the tour kicks off Oct. 3 in East Rutherford, N.J. It is Madonna's first major tour since 2006. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. May 31. They are priced at $70, $120, $195 and $390. www.miamiherald.com
Tickets are available at www.livenation.com
Cut! Filming in Florida just got less attractive
Without $25 million in production subsidies, Florida will find it tough to lure movies and TV shows to shoot here. www.miamiherald.org
Aquagirl Tea Dance for EVERYBODY at Opium (Amnesia)! - Sunday, May 18th
This will be their first co-ed party, that's right an event that everyone will enjoy. They are taking you back to the legendary "South Beach Tea Dance" that we all know and love. Aquagirl is inviting all gay gentlemen friends to show them how the girls can party with the best of them! They even have their own superstar DJs and entertainment including our hometown girl, Tracy Young to tear up the turntables spinning some classics and the latest House music. DJ Kidd Maddony & chart topping Diva, Joi Cardwell. Tickets only $20! Opium Garden 136 Collins Avenue Miami Beach 1pm to 7pm.
To purchase tickets, go to www.aquagirl.org
A FOUR LETTER WORD opens Friday in Fort Lauderdale!
Certain four letter words take on a twist in the witty, modern-day, gay romantic comedy A Four Letter Word, directed by Casper Andreas (Slutty Summer, Mormor's Visit). Produced on location in New York, and starring two high-profile gay actors, Jesse Archer and Charlie David, the film takes a fresh, honest, and hopelessly hilarious approach to modern day romance. Because not everything is what it seems. Not even a gay cliche. Being true to oneself is the only real therapy in this fun, sexy, seemingly frivolous tale of New York City boys and those who love them.
Opening Friday, May 9th Gateway Cinemas 1820 East Sunrise Blvd FTL. For more information, please visit www.afourletterwordmovie.com
PLEASE HELP! New York's Vlada coming to Mid-Town Miami!
Vlada Lounge Miami will be coming to Mid-Town Miami at 3215 NE 2nd Avenue. They are planning for a July 4th weekend Grand Opening.
PLEASE HELP! Vlada has had two hearings and both were tied, 3 against and 3 for the building Vlada Miami at 3215 NE 2nd Avenue. The are up for the last hearing in front of the Commissioners on Thursday, May 22nd. They had one opposing member of the community who insisted that Vlada will be bringing "BAD ELEMENT" to the neighborhood. This is ABSURD! If you live in Midtown/Design District of Miami, Vlada needs your help to convince the Commissioner that VLADA LOUNGE MIAMI is needed and wanted by the community! If anyone is free on May 22nd, please come with me to the hearing to show your support!
Exact time and location of the hearing to be posted soon! www.vladabar.com
Paul Jacober's t-shirts are hot, cool and oh-so-chic
Miami graphic designer Paul Jacober’s line of t-shirts have a chic, vintage vibe to them. His 'Florida' series is inspired by Miami Beach and Davie. His ‘Nevermind The Roses’ line focuses on popular British imagery. Click the link to check out the 'cool shirts'. www.the411mag.com
Justin Timberlake chows down at Epicure
Justin Timberlake was spied at Epicure on Alton Road in Miami Beach on Tuesday afternoon with three regular guys (as in, no one appeared to be the pop star's bodyguard). They were sitting at a table near the back, eating lunch. www.miamiherald.com
SoFla hottie Mike Verdugo on HGTV's Designstar starting June 8th!
Michael, a bilingual police officer in Hollywood, Florida, spent his teens working alongside his father in a kitchen design business. A few years later, Michael, or “Mikey V” as he is know to his friends, found a creative outlet for his building and design passion by “flipping” homes that he renovated and redesigned in his spare time. The venture was so successful that he runs his own home staging company when he’s not out on patrol.
HGTV’s top-rated series, HGTV Design Star, returns for a third season on Sunday, June 8, at 9 p.m. ET/PT and runs through Sunday, August 3. www.hgtv.com/designstar
Pacific Time set to re-open in Design District
For nearly 15 years, Jonathan Eismann's Pacific Time on Lincoln Road
was a favorite hangout for locals, celebrities, restaurateurs, rock
stars and fashionistas. Pacific Time was internationally recognized
for its food and service, and for the quintessential sexy, laid back
ambiance that epitomized South Beach style.
Pacific Time plans to open on NE 40th Street in the Design District next week. For reservations, call 305.722.7369.
Clubland revival: New blood on lower Washington Avenue
A dozen years ago, a night on the town in South Beach meant dressing to kill and heading for Washington Avenue. The area between Fifth and Eighth streets was ground zero for South Beach's international nightlife explosion. Bash and Living Room drew supermodels, European high-rollers and stars including Madonna and Sylvester Stallone. www.miamiherald.com
"Don't Fall in Love with a Homo"
Jonny "The Gay Pimp" McGovern’s latest video, "Don't Fall in Love with a Homo", is finished and debuts on-line today! www.gaypimp.com
Chat Noir: The Cabaret Culture Returns to South Beach
Chat Noir Club is a bohemian culture cabaret show featuring everything from song and dance laced with comedy, to more exotic displays of exhibitionism such as contortionists, fire acts and even dramatic theatre set to music. www.southbeach-usa.com SEE PHOTOS
The Girlie Brunch - Sundays 11am to 4pm
The Girlie Brunch just launched a few weeks ago at Gem Lounge 671 Washington Avenue South Beach. It is a fun drag show with great food. Please support Pussila, Geraldine, FernanDcute, DJ Troy Landon and your host Andres.
Entrees range from $9 to $13 and include coffee, orange juice and a mimosa. For reservations, call 305.674.0977 www.thegirliebrunch.com
Aniston to Paparazzi: I'm Not Your Friend, Buddy!
Jennifer Aniston got accosted at a Florida Marlins game Thursday night by an overzealous photog who got a little too close for comfort. Hands off Mayer's woman!
Aniston was filming a scene at the game with Owen Wilson for their upcoming movie "Marley & Me." CBS4 in Miami tells that after they were done filming, a photog got too close to Aniston and wouldn't back off. Cops warned him several times to keep his distance, but he wouldn't listen -- so officers moved in. www.tmz.com
"Mutts and Martinis" special 'dog friendly' Martini Tuesdays - May 20th
Save the date for a special "Mutts and Martinis" Martini Tuesdays on Tuesday, May 20th. This will be a night to bring your best canine friend along for a night on the town. This event will benefit the Humane Society of Miami.
"Chat Noir Club" Mondays at Dream
The "Chat Noir Club" is an amazing new burlesque cabaret review Monday nights at Dream Nightclub 1532 Washington Avenue. Circ X 's dancers, singers, drag queens and acrobats perform in this outrageous, edgy show every Monday from 10pm to midnight!
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