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ALL WIRED UP

BY THOMAS BARKER

NOT ALL MONEY IS DIRTY! With less than a month to go till the arrival of Miami Beach Gay Pride, things are shaping up quite nicely for the single largest one-day event for the gay community in Miami Beach. And leading up to Miami Beach Gay Pride 2011, there will be a number of fundraising events taking place at various bars and private venues. In fact, this past Tuesday Wire Magazine presented the Annual Miami Beach Gay Pride Bachelor Auction at MOVA. The night began with MOVA’s weekly Tuesday night Bingo with Geraldine, benefitting Care Resource at 9 p.m. By 10 p.m. MOVA was packed with dozens of guys, looking to snag one of our super sexy bachelors, who I have to admit were the hottest guys I think we’ve ever had on the auction block! The auction began with the super delicious Pablo Hernandez, who was definitely not shy about showing a little skin to bump up the bidding. His smokin’ body was certainly a great way to kick off the auction. Afterwards Palace Boy Brandon Propst hopped on stage, launching a frenzy of bids from around the room. Next up was our tennis champion, who represented Fort Lauderdale in a fab way. Thomas Schneider was a major hit with bidders, bringing in close to $200 for Miami Beach Gay Pride. And before the Bachelor Auction even began, our next bachelor had bidders on standby. Yubi Herrera of

Care Resource, showed the crowd that a sophisticated professional can also have a slammin’ body. So much so in fact, Yubi was sold to a bidder that wasn’t even present! Next up was local publicist and everyone’s favorite party boy, Jose Cano. Smart, funny, and personality for days, Jose worked the stage, raising hundreds of dollars for Miami Beach Gay Pride. There is no doubt in my mind that our most scandalous bachelor of the evening was our next prize, Thomas Falk. Working the room for pre-bids, Thomas sported nothing but a bow tie and a smile when he hit the stage.

By the end of the night, we had raised close to $1,500 for Miami Beach Gay Pride, and it was all because these guys were willing to kick their inhibitions to the curb, laugh at themselves, and have a good time – all in the name of a great cause. I want to personally thank each of them for their support of Pride, Wire Magazine, and MOVA! You’re all rock stars! See you at Miami Beach Gay Pride on April 16th!

When our most expensive bachelor hopped on stage, the room went wild with cheers. Things got even crazier as the infamous Geraldine lovingly fondled Max Emerson. (I have to admit, it was definitely hard to keep my hands to myself!) After an intense bidding session, Max was finally sold at the highest bid of the night, $300! As for our sweetest, most adorable, and bashful bachelor, that award goes to Maurico Bontero. After reluctantly taking off his shirt, Mauricio became one of the most sought after bachelors, going for more than $200! The auction rounded out with one of my personal favs and one of Wire Magazine’s Hottest Bachelors of 2011, Javier Hernandez. Compact, brilliant smile, and perfect body made it impossible not to love this guy! I almost jumped off the auction block to bid myself!

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Broadway Across America just announced their 2011-2012 South Florida seasons for both Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Get ready; the upcoming Broadway season is going to rock! Monday I had the pleasure of attending the official 2011-2012 season announcement for Broadway Across America at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of MiamiDade County. Arsht Center president & CEO John Richard, executive vice president Scott Shiller, members of their team, and representatives of Broadway Across America hosted us for a very special night at the Carnival Studio Theater in the Ziff Ballet Opera House to announce Broadway in Miami 20112012 presented by Bank of America.

This week and last week have probably been the busiest weeks ever for Thomas and I working on wire magazine. Why? For a couple of very good reasons: We have been working I love Broadway and have seen tons of shows in New York, Miami, and Fort Laudervery hardseason. onGetproducing our second dale, so I was excited to learn about Miami’s upcoming ready and make sure you purchase tickets to your favorite shows. The presentation and video preview of the Miami 2011-2012 this past Monday really got me in the Broadway mood. We ever Pride collector’s edition of were also treated to an amazing live performance by Cortney Wolfson, who plays the role of Wednesday in The Addams Family. Perfect timing because this week I am also going to see Wicked atwire the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. magazine – that we think you Here’s what we have to look forward to. Five of Broadway’s biggest hits. All Miami premieres. The season opens up with a bangreally with The Addams Family (October will enjoy reading through. In 25-30, 2011), followed by Shrek The Musical (December 6-11, 2011), Million Dollar Quartet (December 27-January 1, 2012), Come Fly Away (March 20-25, dition, we also been working non-stop 2012), and endshave with everyone’s favorite record-breaking musical Disney’s The Lion on the first ever King (May 17-June 10, 2012, with previews May 15-16). ficial Pride Pool Party, Wire magazine I strongly Gay encourage you to stop by www.arshtcenter.org to learnwhich more about the shows. The Addams Family is a smash-hit musical comedy for all ages. I am looking forward to seeing it because I remember growing up watchingat the antics l host on Saturday, April 17th theof Gomez, hotel Victor with Morticia, Uncle Fester, Lurch, and the rest of the Addams gang on TV. Everyone knows and loves Shrek. Million Dollar Quartet is a musical inspired by the true story of the famed get-together ofand Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, nlandia Vodka herradura Tequila as sponsors. and Carl Perkins for a one-of-a-kind recording session arranged by Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock n Roll.” Come Fly Away is a new musical that combines the music and vocals of old blue eyes Frank Sinatra with a live on-stage big band, and 15 of the world’s best dancers, choreographed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp. The Lion King then roars into Miami!

eally is hard to believe that a year has already gone by since we Wait. There is much more. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is also bringing us a phenomenal, must see 2011-2012 Broadway Season. The Browardof sea-Wire magazine, blished the first ever Pride Collector’s Edition son starts with Rain – A Tribute to The Beatles (October 4-16, 2011). This is really the next best thing to seeing The Beatles live. I saw Rain and you really feel like you are watching The Beatles perform best of theirPride best. Don’tis missonce it. Disney’sagain Beauty taking place in that is definitely thethecase. and The Beast (November 15-27, 2011) follows The Beatles. Then Jersey Boys (January 11-29, 2012) hits the stage to thrill you with the on-stage musical story of how ami Beach Saturday weof thehope that all our readers in four rough and tumblethis blue collar kids went on to and become one greatest successes in pop music history - way before Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Gaga. ami and season Fort lauderdale have chance to enjoy this The Broward continues with Billy Elliot the will Musical (Februarya 29-March 11, 2012), a big musical with a cast of 45 extraordinary performers who will inspire you 2010 as a boy journeys to make his dreams come true. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ek’s Pride Collector’s Edition. We couldn’t have gotten South Pacific (April 10-22, 2012) follows Billy with a musical set on a tropical island during World War II. And then, the season ends in true style with La Cage Aux Folles! (June 12-24, 2012) telling the story of George, ownersupport of an extravagant re without all your support, and thethe of our advertisers, nightclub in Saint-Tropez, and his partner Albin, aka the glamorous chanteuse Zaza. Touché! onsors, and all the members of the Wire staff. Thanks very much Cheers to the Great White Way, everyone for helping us make this possible! Rafa For The Publishers

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POST MODERN THE KING IS DEAD; LONG LIVE THE KING I’m still expecting some judge somewhere, in some court, to find a way to declare the successful recall of Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez invalid or inappropriate; or to otherwise return Alvarez to the county throne. That’s what courts are for in today’s political environment -- to manipulate the public sector to the explicit needs of the ruling class and find a way to claim it has something to do with “law.” Heck, I might still be expecting it when Miami-Dade has a new mayor in a few weeks. Well, not really. What I actually expect is that the next mayor will have to walk a fine line between appeasing government’s real constituency -- government employees, developers, high-salary elite residents -- and pretending to care about what the average resident wants. The latter, of course, is only because of the public’s success in driving King Carlos out of office and, frankly, they just might do it again.

ing to determine the meaning of the terms “job,” “employed”, and “compensation.” Yeah, that sounds like it will work out honestly.

Then, once a few measures have created the impression that the next mayor is actually responsive to the public, things will get back to normal. It will be another great time to work for the government; and it will be squat for you and I.

But what the recall effort was about was sending local government a message. Oh, they didn’t get the message, but they did get fear. And they have plenty of reason to fear.

The commission is also looking at once again restructuring the county government so that the mayor will have less power and once again, no one elected official will hold ultimate responsibility. So the reason why the lawyers haven’t found a way to return Alvarez to office? They are working hard to ensure that the new mayor and commission can appear to be reform oriented without actually doing anything. In fact, an argument could be made that commissioners will actually wield greater power and have to accept even less responsibility if the sprinkling of minor reforms is approved by voters. Is that what this was all about? Of course not.

I’m ready to support the recall of the next Miami-Dade mayor as soon as someone puts the papers together. Whoever he is. Hey, it’s not like I didn’t support the recall The ruling class didn’t get the message. effort. As readers know well, I hailed rich They will never get the message. They guy resident Norman Braman for hav- don’t care about the message. All they ing the guts to cross the elites and to lead care about is power. Toppling governthe revolution. I think government needs ments is the only way to really make any purging. So, great job, everyone. change. But, like in those wonderful Parliamentary countries, you have to keep topHowever, the thing is that just changing pling governments to keep them from buythe faces up at the county commission dais ing off enough support to stay in power. isn’t really going to change all that much. Read the subheads and the follow-up sto- So, I suggest we just keep throwing them ries. Proposed charter changes are going all out until it isn’t fun to even run anymore. on the ballot in a watered-down form so Then maybe we’ll get statesmen in office that any institutional change is going to be instead of politicians. Only then could govfleeting. Eight-year term limits have been ernment truly serve its legitimate role. morphed into 12-year term limits and the current commission grandfathered them- Now that would be truly revolutionary. selves in, so they will remain in power until beyond 2020. The push to give com- --Author and journalist Michael W. Sasser’s missioners actual salaries in exchange for commentary on all things political appears them not holding outside jobs has instead exclusively in Wire Magazine. Your e-mail degenerated into a gaggle of lawyers try- is welcome at Michael@Wireweekly.com. Same as it ever was.

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WIRE FEATURE: SIMPLE LIFE THURSDAYS ON STEROIDS

SIMPLE LIFE THURSDAYS ON STEROIDS BY THOMAS BARKER

DAISY D, EDISON FARROW, & CHYNA

Edison Farrow has been at the forefront of many trends in South Beach gay nightlife for more than a decade. Starting with his traveling martini party, Martin Tuesdays, Edison’s repertoire of events and parties has grown to include some of the most talked about gay soirees in South Beach. His weekly Thursday night party, Simple Life Thursdays, has consistently been the hottest Thursday night event for nearly six years, while his weekly Friday night event, Hype at Bar 721, continues to draw in a crowd of young hipsters and fashionistas, and, of course, his Sunday night dance party, JUMP! Sundays has continued to provide partygoers, looking to close out the weekend in one of the most luxurious nightclubs in Miami, with a place to party their asses off. On Thursday, April 7th from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Edison will present the next evolution of both Simple Life Thursdays and JUMP! Sundays with the grand opening of Simple Life Thursdays at its new location, LUX! Fusing together all the energy of Simple Life Thursdays at Buck15 with the entertainers and state-ofthe art lighting, sound, and technology of JUMP! Sundays, Simple Life Thursdays at LUX is destined to become one of the hottest dance events in South Florida. I recently sat down with Edison to get the inside scoop on the grand opening of Simple Life Thursdays at LUX and was very happy to learn that we are certainly in for a treat! Check it out: How has Simple Life Thursdays evolved over the years? People constantly tell me that it is their favorite night of the week. It has been a very consistent night for all of these years. I would say that the faces have changed over the years, but the party has not changed too much. Why do you think Simple Life Thursdays has been such a success? It is fun. There is no attitude; just fun, fun, fun. Some have referred to it as “the frat party that we never had”.

What is one of favorite memories of Simple Life Thursdays at Buck15?

looking forward to bringing an exciting new event to the community.

There was a point in time when Daisy would play a specific song and she, Chyna, and all of the staff would just stop working, jump up on the couches, and start dancing. It was so much fun. Soon, all of the customers would start to jump up on the couches as soon as they heard the song come on.

I understand that you already have some amazing events taking place at the new Simple Life Thursdays space. Can you tell me a little bit about that?

How did JUMP! Sundays come about, and what was the concept of that event? Gerry Kelly approached me about starting a night at LUX. I think that we are ready to have a big club night again, and the space has a great history with the gay community with all of the memories of Liquid back in the 90s. So, I figured that it would be a great fit. We started with top entertainment and DJs and it went on for six months. But, then I decided to combine the night with “The Simple Life” Thursdays. Why did you decide to combine both Simple Life Thursdays and JUMP! Sundays into a onenight extravaganza? When I was told that Buck15 was about to close, I wanted to keep the party going. They will be opening a new Buck15 in a different location; however, I did not want there to be a time lapse in between. What is the next evolution/concept of Simple Life Thursdays now that it will be at LUX? It will be like the old Thursday night party but on steroids! We now have a superb nightclub with a light show, stage, and spotlights. We will take full advantage of this with performances by the best South Florida entertainers. DJ Daisy D will still be on board for the music. She is a brilliant open-format DJ! What are you most looking forward to about moving this party to a new fabulous space? As much as I loved the old space and the many great memories, I am excited about a new beginning. I am

SIMPLE LIFE THURSDAYS

GRAND OPENING

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The first week will be Thursday, April 7th for the Grand Opening. The following week is my annual birthday bash. And, just a few weeks later, we are hitting the Six Year Anniversary of “The Simple Life”. Why do you think it is important to have such a big Thursday night? The club scene went through a several year stretch where the “lounge” was the big trend, but I think that people will appreciate being in a larger nightclub again. Thursday night is a big club night. People are ready for the weekend and itching to go out. What are your hopes for this new weekly party? I hope to have the same energy that we had at Buck15, but we can fit tons more people in this venue. So, hopefully, it will turn into a fun-filled dance party with lots of entertainment. Are you working with any other entertainers/performers on this event? Daisy D will DJ, plus host and perform in a weekly show. We will be booking the top drag queens, singers, and some specialty acts that will get a rise out of the crowd. What other projects are you working on? At this point, this is my main focus. It will take a great deal of planning to get this party to the level that I would like to take it to, and I know it is going to be amazing!

Thursday, April 7th | 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

LUX

1439 Washington Ave., Miami Beach

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WIRE COVER: ABEL CRUZ: A SNAPSHOT OF EMOTION

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BY THOMAS BARKER

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hotography can say a lot about a person, especially as it relates to the model and the photographer. How a person feels at a particular moment, how a person views him or herself, and how a person views others can all be captured and put on display in something as simple as a snapshot. It seems that no one knows that better than local photographer Abel Cruz. As a natural born artist, Abel has constantly looked for mediums that would allow him to express his more creative side. From theater to interior design to writing, Abel has seemed to dabble in it all. Four years ago, upon the insistence of his boyfriend, Jorge Freire, Abel discovered the amazing world of photography and has been hooked ever since. Over the past few years, Abel has refined his skills, while photographing some of the sexiest models in the business. Looking through his portfolio is like looking through a collection of Greek Gods. Chiseled bodies in provocative poses evoke sensuality and definitely spark a little fire within oneself. We have been so impressed by Abel’s work, we decided to dedicate our quarterly Hot Models Calendar Issue to his fabulous photography; however, before you take in all the eye candy, check out what Abel had to say in a brief interview.

Where are you from? I am originally from Nicaragua. My mother, sister, and myself escaped persecution from the Sandinistas when they took over the Nicaraguan government. They were looking for all military families and having them executed. My father fled early on and left us behind to fend for ourselves, or rather left my mother to fend for us, as my sister was only six-years old and I was five. Somehow my mother got us out after being in seclusion for a few weeks. How did you get into photography? I actually took on photography on the insistence of my boyfriend and previously featured photographer Jorge Freire. I needed a creative outlet, always have. After having a falling out with a theater group I was with, I decided to take Jorge up on his request and started taking pictures in March of 2007. What do you hope to accomplish with your photography? I hope to, first and foremost, inspire people and keep inspiring myself. Hopefully someday I will be able to do this for a living, whether it be as a freelance editorial photographer, exclusively for a magazine or photo studio. It is something I really enjoy doing and would like for it to take a more prominent space in my life. I am also working on a book. Hopefully it will be ready to send out to publishers by the end of this year.

What is your favorite thing about shooting someone? My favorite thing is creating. Whether there is a story line or not, when a strong image comes about from a shoot, you just feel it. I love working together with the models and creating. I truly believe that it’s as much the models effort as the photographers that make these incredible images. We both would be nothing without the other. I have been lucky to have worked with a few celebrities and amazing models.

ful that you sort of develop a crush for during that moment. It almost seems necessary to have that “feeling”, as what ever you feel translates into the photograph. You can look at a photograph and tell what the photographer was feeling, what the model was feeling, and if they trust each other, etc. Like they say, “a picture is worth a thousand words”. Mostly, these guys are my friends, and when we are working together, it’s like working with a brother or a sister. We are family in our studio, but there are a few people that have made my heart skip a beat.

You have photographed some of the hottest guys in the biz. How did that come about?

Who has been the most scandalous to photograph and why?

I have been very lucky to be approached by them. I am very shy by nature and, more often than not, I would be approached and I would say, “Really? You want to shoot with me?” Miami is overflowing with talented photographers. I like to think that I stand out a bit for these models, as I treat them with respect, develop a friendship with each of them, and am fully aware that whatever images we produce; we are both equally responsible for doing so. When shooting people, it is always a collaboration.

I would have to say Charles Perez, former Channel 10 correspondent. We did a shoot for another magazine where I placed a pink triangle on his suit. It had dark lighting and a dark feel to it. We wanted the image to project the discrimination and persecution he had felt during his final days of working for the station. The image surfaced on several sites and was even on the news. It got the point across.

Some of your pictures are incredibly provocative. Is it difficult to stay focused when you are photographing someone so gorgeous?

Where can people see more of your photography?

Oh my God! You know there has been a few times where I get really shy with some of my models. There is a hand-

People can see more of my photography at: www.photostudiomiami.com

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WIRE MAGAZINE'S: HOT PIC CALENDAR APRIL 2011

MODEL: IAN DAVIAU PHOTOS BY: ABEL CRUZ

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WIRE MAGAZINE'S: HOT PIC CALENDAR MAY 2011

MODEL: CHRIS VILLA PHOTOS BY: ABEL CRUZ

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WIRE MAGAZINE'S: HOT PIC CALENDAR JUNE 2011

MODEL: DAN FLANIGAN

MODEL: JEFF GRANT PHOTOS BY: ABEL CRUZ

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WIRED ON THE ARTS: MARCH 31 - APRIL 13

BY JAMES CUBBY

MARCH 31 Miami loves musical divas and two of the best, Lady Gaga and Vanessa Williams, come to town this month. Dame Edna, another sort of diva, also makes a stop in Miami to entertain audiences. Miami’s Broadway season continues with hits like Jersey Boys, In the Heights, A Light in APRIL 13 the Piazza, and Wicked. The menu of musical offerings includes the New World Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra, and Miami Gay Men’s Chorus. Miami also continues living up to its reputation as a Festival City with The Miami Dance Festival 2011 and The Women’s International Film & Arts Festival. O, Miami, a month-long celebration of poetry, premieres this month with events all over Miami.

CONCERTS Jazz fans will not want to miss Guitar Virtuosos, part of Arsht Center’s Jazz Roots series, which features Al Di Meola World Sinfonia and Lee Ritenour, both Grammy Award-winning musicians on April 1 at 8 p.m. Prelude at Barton G, located on the second level of the Arsht Center, continues its lineup of talented singers in a beautiful dining room atmosphere. On April 2, pop/R&B recording artist Vanessa Williams, also known for her roles on Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives, brings her musical talents to the stage for one night only. Singer Bryan Batt, one of the stars of Mad Men, that has also performed on Broadway in shows such as Beauty and the Beast, Sunset Boulevard, Saturday Night Fever, and Cats, performs on April 8 & 9. New World Symphony continues its impressive season with Inspired Surroundings - Sounds of the Times, featuring Wolfe’s Arsenal of Democracy, Bartok’s Dance Suite, and Adams’ City Noir. 7:30 p.m. on April 2 at New World Center. The highly acclaimed Cleveland Orchestra brings Cuban keyboard master Horacio Gutiérrez to Miami to perform Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 on April 8 & 9 at the Arsht Center. Miami Gay Men’s Chorus performs New World Waking!, a special concert of songs inspired by John Lennon’s Imagine piano, on April 10 at 4 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. For more info visit www.miamigaychorus.org. The incredible Lady Gaga, known for her outrageous style as well as hits like “Alejandro,” “Born This Way,” and “Poker Face,” brings her 2011 North American Monster Ball Tour to Miami on April 13 at the American Airlines Arena. For more info visit www.livenation.com.

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DANCE The Miami Dance Festival 2011 brings an impressive roster of dance in a variety of styles to Miami stages from April 2 to May 15. Performances include Ballet Flamenco La Rosa: Cleopatra y Cesar (April 2 &3) and La Frontera (April 8 & 9) at the Colony Theater. For more info visit www.momentumdance.com.

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EVENTS O, Miami, a countywide poetry festival, brings a month of events and projects with the sole purpose to promote poetry. Venues throughout Miami-Dade. For more info visit www.omiami.org. The Women’s International Film & Arts Festival (March 30-April 3), one of the world’s premier film festivals by, for, and about women, returns for the sixth year with five days of films. For more info visit www.womensfilmfest.com.

THEATRE Miami and Fort Lauderdale theater offerings this month include two plays by Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts, a world premiere, a South Florida premiere, an innovative production from Chicago and Broadway blockbusters Jersey Boys, In the Heights, Light in the Piazza, and Wicked. Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre presents the South Florida Regional Premiere of August: Osage County, winner of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, thru April 3. This gripping new play by Tracy Letts tells the story of a large family that comes together after the alcoholic patriarch disappears.

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VENUES Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables 305.444.9293 or www.actorsplayhouse.org Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Downtown Miami 305.949.6722 or www.arshtcenter.org

The new comedy/drama Superior Donuts, also by Tracy Letts, runs thru April 10 at GableStage at the Biltmore. Superior Donuts is directed by Joseph Adler with Avi Hoffman, Alex Alvarez, John Archie, Sally Bondi, Marckenson Charles, Patti Gardner, Paul Homza, Gordon McConnell, and Chaz Mena.

Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 Southwest Fifth Ave., Ft. Lauderdale 954.462.0222 or www.browardcenter.org

New Theatre presents the world premiere of The Radiant, about the life of Madame Marie Curie, starring Angelica Torn thru April 17.

Broward Stage Door Theatre 8036 W Sample Rd., Coral Springs 954.344.7765 or www.stagedoortheatre.com

The beautiful musical, The Light in the Piazza, runs through April 10 at the Broward Stage Door Theatre. A beautiful young tourist loses her hat at the feet of a handsome young Florentine and they fall in love. Winner of six Tony Awards.

Colony Theatre 1040 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach 786.397.7717

The Broadway smash hit In the Heights, a musical about chasing your dreams, comes to the Arsht Center from March 29-April 3. Wicked, the incredible musical version of the story of OZ (before Dorothy landed), returns by “Popular” demand to the Broward Center from March 30-April 24. Wicked is Broadway’s biggest blockbuster.

AmericanAirlines Arena 601 Biscayne Blvd., Downtown Miami 305.358.5885 or www.aaarena.com

GableStage at the Biltmore 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables 305.445.1119 or www.gablestage.org New World Center 500 17th St., Miami Beach 305.673.3331 or www.nws.edu Prelude at Barton G 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami 305.357.7900 www.preludebybartong.com

The Sparrow, one of the most original and acclaimed new works to emerge from the Chicago theater scene in decades, comes to the Arsht Center for an extended run (April 7-May 1).

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 2750 McFarlane Road, Coconut Grove 305.604.8787 or www.miamigaychorus.org

The effervescent and hilarious Dame Edna Everage returns to Miami for An Evening with Dame Edna (April 13 &14 at 7:30 p.m.) at the Arsht Center.

New Theatre 4120 Laguna St., Coral Gables 305.443.5909 or www.new-theatre.org

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KNIGHT CONCERT HALL

SUNDAY

C CARNIVAL STUDIO THEATER

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Z ZIFF BALLET OPERA HOUSE

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

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In The Heights 2 & 7:30 PM Z “In the Heights represents change on Broadway: It's contemporary, HEARTFELT and FULL OF HOPE." TIME Free Gospel Sundays 4 PM K

“A story owing formative debts to the likes of CARRIE, MEAN GIRLS, and WICKED!” Chicago Tribune

Chicago Reader

FRIDAY

April 7-May 1

The Sparrow 7:30 PM C “A story owing formative debts to the likes of CARRIE, MEAN GIRLS, and WICKED!"

SATURDAY

In The Heights 8 PM Z JAZZ ROOTS: Guitar Virtuosos 8 PM K Two great jazz guitarrist on one program!

In The Heights 2 & 8 PM Z Vanessa Williams 8:30 PM P IN THE HEIGHTS, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL!

The Sparrow 7:30 PM C The Cleveland Orchestra Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto. No. 2 8 PM K Bryan Batt 8:30 PM P

“The Composer is Dead” 2 PM K The Sparrow 5 & 8:30 PM C The Cleveland Orchestra 8 PM K Bryan Batt 8:30 PM P

The Sparrow 5 & 8:30 PM C Don Giovanni 7 PM Z Yanni In Concert 8 PM K

The New York Times

The Sparrow 4 & 7:30 PM C

“Enthusiastic ensembles make it work and even seem fresh !”

The Sparrow 7:30 PM C “A musical about chasing your dreams and finding your true home, with enough energy to light up the George Washington Bridge!”

P PRELUDE

Chicago Tribune

The Sparrow 7:30 PM C Los Muñequitos de Matanzas 8 PM K “One of the most respected and popular Cuban rumba groups worldwide!” lpmusic.com

The Sparrow 4 & 7:30 PM C

“The must-see show!” Chicagoist.com

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The Sparrow 4 & 7:30 PM C “The Sparrow literally flies!” Chicago Sun Times

TICKETS

Cyrano 8 PM Z “DiChiera’s Cyrano a winner by far more than a nose.”

The Detroit News

305.949.6722 arshtcenter.org

The Sparrow 7:30 PM C Bashmet & Kissin in Concert 8 PM K “A pianist of staggering technical brilliance and powerful musical instincts.

The Sparrow 7:30 PM C Don Giovanni Z 8 PM Wayne Brady 8:30 PM P

The Sparrow 5 & 8:30 PM C Cyrano 7 PM Z Wayne Brady 8:30 PM

The Sparrow 7:30 PM C Cyrano 8 PM Z Taye Diggs 8:30 PM P

The Sparrow 5 & 8:30 PM C Don Giovanni 8 PM Z Taye Diggs 8:30 PM P

The New York Times

Don Giovanni 8 PM Z “Considered by many to be the most perfect opera ever written.” The Detroit News

The Sparrow 7:30 PM C “Page-turning storytelling!” The New York Times

COME EARLY! STAY LATE!

Convenient parking is plentiful! Info: arshtcenter.org/parking A Sophisticated Dining Adventure!

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WIRED ON: MENTAL HEALTH

BY DR. GREGG A. PIZZI, PSYCHOLOGIST

ROMANTIC RECOVERY Ending a relationship is often a stressful experience. Regardless of the circumstances of the breakup or who initiated it, moving on can be hard. This week, I’d like to share with you a few ideas that can help you or someone you care about get through this challenging time a little more easily. Realize that any breakup is a loss and you need to grieve. Even if you feel relief because the relationship had gone sour or was filled with conflict, it is still normal to feel a sense of loss. You may be surprised that you feel worse than you expected you’d feel. Don’t try to change, minimize, or deny your feelings, but rather ride them out. Everyone reacts differently to breakups, and you will recover on your own timeline and in your own way. There should be no rush to feel better and ‘move on,’ nor are there any rules about how one is supposed to feel or for how long. Accept the support of friends and family (if you find them to be supportive of you), and express your feelings openly to a few people whom you trust. However, do not allow people around you to say negative things about (i.e., “trash”) your ex, since this is not support and will actually prevent you from healing. Develop new interests, using the extra time you now have freed-up to explore pleasurable activities that you may have wanted to try, or to follow-up on friendships and activities you may have placed on hold. Be very careful not to fall into self-destructive behavior due to feeling sad, hurt, angry, or lonely. Abusing

alcohol or drugs, isolating, sleeping all day, compulsively hooking-up, and binge-eating are all destructive behaviors that will not make you feel better, but damage your selfesteem. Keep busy. Arrange to be with friends on “date night” and avoid being alone. Stay active through regular exercise and doing things that are fun and make you laugh. Avoid being around people who are not affirming, supportive, or positive. This is not the time to be around individuals who will make you feel worse. You need to surround yourself with people who will lift up your spirits and help you see the beautiful things in life. If you are left with strong negative feelings toward your former partner, it’s important to find a constructive way to express them. A great way to accomplish this is to write a letter to him or her – which you don’t actually send – and this can help you gain closure. Over time, you may find it necessary to forgive your ex for the things he or she did to hurt you. Identify what would need to happen for you to let go of your negative feelings. When you forgive another, you are actually the one who receives the greatest benefit. If you need to forgive yourself for anything about the relationship, then do so. Holding onto anger or guilt about your contribution to the relationship’s problems will keep you from forming a bond with the next person who comes into your life. You may need to work with a psychotherapist

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to resolve these feelings, and it may take time, however it is essential to moving forward. Even if the breakup was amicable, it may be helpful to avoid contacting your former partner, at least for a while. You need to create some space between you so you can work through your feelings and establish your new life without him or her as your partner. Work on building your relationship skills. Identify what you have learned, what areas you need to improve on, and make a plan for developing those skills. Buy some books, attend relationship seminars or workshops, or work with a therapist. Do whatever you need to do to prepare yourself for a more successful and satisfying relationship in the future. Dr. Gregg A. Pizzi, Licensed Psychologist, specializes in the Emotional Health & Wellness of the GLBT community. An Imago Relationship Therapist and HIV Psychologist Trainer, he can be reached at 1.888.DRPIZZI or www. drpizzi.com The content of this article is for informational purposes only. Reliance upon the information contained herein does not create a professional relationship, nor is the information intended to provide psychological evaluation or treatment.

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23rd Annual Benefiting Miami-Dade & Broward Counties

4.03.2011

THIS WEEK THURSDAY, March 31 BUCK15 LOUNGE: LOUNGE:As As of lonthe BUCK15 oneone of the longest runningThursday Thursday night night soirees, soirees, gest running Simple Life Life Thursdays Thursdays isis always always the the place place Simple to to be. be. DJ DJ Daisy Daisy D. D. spins spins fun fun hip-hop, hip-hop, ‘80s, ‘80s,rock, rock, and and dance dance hits, hits, with with Chyna Chyna as as Door Door Goddess. Goddess. 707 707 Lincoln Lincoln Lane, Lane, Miami Miami Beach. Beach. MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., followed by a night with the ladies, as Pandora Events hosts Sweet with $3 beer specials all night long and music by DJ Zehno. Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan. PALACE: Palace hosts Cabaret Thursdays with solo performances by the incomparable Tiffany Fantasia. Show starts at 6 p.m. $3 domestic beer and $11 draft pitcher specials all night. SCORE: Enjoy cocktails out on the patio and watch the famous Lincoln Road traffic pass by as you and your friends chill and enjoy great music. Tonight Score hosts the steamiest Thursday night soiree with fab beats by DJ Pride paired with an incredible crowd of delicious partygoers. 727 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.

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TWIST: Don’t miss out on a fabulous night at TWIST with seven different bars, DJ Just Oliver, stiff drinks, and beautiful dancers. And if you’re looking for some hot papis, DJ Adora will be hosting Sabroso in Bar 5! “Never a cover... Always a groove.” FRIDAY, April 1 Happy April Fool’s Day! CHA CHA ROOSTER @ THE LORDS: From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Lords will introduce their new weekly happy hour, “Bottoms Up,” for everyone who loves a stiff, but inexpensive cocktail after a long week at work. Enjoy $4 drinks and tantalizing small plate specials from Cha Cha Rooster, while a DJ will fill the bar with vintage vinyl tunes, 80s hits, and Motown classics. HYPE: Tonight Edison Farrow hosts his Friday night sensation, Hype, with free Finlandia vodka cocktails from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. and music by DJ Bryan Zero. 721 Lincoln Lane. www.sobesocialclub. com MOVA: It’s @MOVA Fridays with $6 Finlandia vodka cocktails and a late night 2-4-1 happy hour from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m., as well as fab beats by hot DJs. Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan.

Miami-Dade Office 3510 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33137 Tel (305) 576 1234

Broward Office 871 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 Tel (954) 567 7141

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SoBe Thrifty 1435 Alton Road Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel (305) 672 7251

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PALACE: Drag Madness is the place to be to see the hottest Friday night shows by Latrice Royale, Champagne Bordeaux, and Noel Leon beginning at 6 p.m. You never know what these girls are gonna do, so get there early! TWIST: Don’t miss out on a fabulous night at TWIST. Enjoy seven different

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bars, DJ Michael Tank, stiff drinks, beautiful dancers, and, of course, the only place where there’s “Never a cover...Always a groove.” SCORE: The Penny Back Boyz host the weekly Friday night party Filthy Gorgeous Fridays with DJ Mac spinning a true open format and Score’s hottest Go-Go boys on the speaker boxes. SATURDAY, April 2 ANGLERS: If you are looking to nurse that hangover with some unlimited mimosas and bloody Mary’s, look no further than 660 at the Anglers. Enjoy great food and delicious libations in one of the most beautiful boutique resorts Miami Beach has to offer. DISCOTEKKA: Downtown Miami’s only gay dance party delivers one hell of a shindig every Saturday night as Discotekka divas Vegas Dion, TP Lords, Sasha Sky, and Victoria Sky entertain and mesmerize the crowd while international DJs keep up the beat. Doors open at 11 p.m. 950 NE 2nd Ave. www. discotekka.com MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., followed by FLASH Saturdays with the hottest music videos and visual entertainment by VJ Chris Racine till 3 a.m. with $7 Belvedere cocktails all night and free Herradura Tequila shots from delicious shot boys. Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan. PALACE: Enjoy a special day of drag shows, great food, and stiff cocktails, as The Palace Bar hosts Drag Madness with Tiffany Fantasia and her gaggle of performers! Heels hit the pavement at 6 p.m. sharp! SCORE: Tonight is Score’s weekly Bigger Saturdays, the largest gay dance party on the Beach with beats by international DJ sensations, and performances by CircX. 727 Lincoln Road. TWIST: Happy Hour 2-4-1 with Tommy and the locals from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on everything. Come tonight and enjoy a full house of hot men and some incredible beats by DJ Mika. “Never a cover... Always a groove.” SUNDAY, April 2 ANGLERS: If you are looking to nurse that hangover with some unlimited mimosas and bloody Mary’s, look no further than 660 at the Anglers. Enjoy great food and delicious libations in one of the most beautiful boutique resorts Miami Beach has to offer. DA LEO: As one of Lincoln Road’s first Italian restaurants, Da Leo always attracts a crowd of locals and regular visitors, and that is no more evident than its weekly Sunday brunch. A two-course menu paired with unlimited mimosas and champagne. Corks pop at 12 p.m. sharp!

THE LORDS: If you love great food paired with free drinks, Punch Brunch is the way to go, as Cha Cha Rooster at The Lords offers a two-course meal paired with two free cocktails for only $25. Afterwards, enjoy cocktails poolside for their weekly Punch T-dance. MOVA: After a long weekend of parties and boys, it’s time to relax and enjoy $4 SUNDAYs at MOVA with half price cocktails till 9 p.m. and $4 Finlandia vodka cocktails all day long. No cover. PALACE: Swing by the only gay bar on Ocean Drive for one of SoBe’s most unique and over-the-top brunches, as some of South Florida’s most fabulously frocked fellows take to the sidewalk to perform for hundreds of onlookers during Brunchic. Two seatings: 11:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. Afterwards, check out the sexiest Sunday T Dance in SoBe. 1200 Ocean Drive. SCORE: It’s Panty Raid, an afternoon party for women who love women, followed by Score’s weekly karaoke night hosted by Tiffany Fantasia. With over 2,000 titles to choose from, you are sure to find a song to inspire your inner star. Grab a cocktail and belt out your favorite number. TWIST: 2-4-1 happy hour from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on everything. Afterwards, some of the most scandalous drag performers will hit the stage upstairs, while DJ Paulie works it out on the main dance floor. At TWIST: “Never a cover...Always a groove. MONDAY, April 3 KILL YOUR IDOL: Dustin Reffca presents Glitter Box Mondays with Manic Monday beats by DJ Smeejay. $1 PBR Beers and $4 vodka drinks. Doors open at 10 p.m. 222 Espanola Way, Miami Beach. MOVA: Tonight is SHOUT!, a hot new karaoke night, where everyone can be a star or at least try to be. And if you need a little liquid courage, there will be half priced drinks all night long. Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan. PALACE: Stop in for comfort food at lunch or dinner. Special bon voyage cocktail specials all day. 1200 Ocean Drive.

TUESDAY, April 4 MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. followed by Mova’s weekly Drag Bingo, hosted by Geraldine and serving as a benefit for Care Resource from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. with $5 Finlandia cocktails and half priced cocktails from 11 p.m. to midnight. Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan. PALACE: Better than ever before on Ocean Drive and 12th Street, try it for lunch or a late afternoon snack, or just hang out at the bar with the locals. No matter what you’re in the mood for, Palace is sure to have it! SCORE: It’s Planeta Macho, the hottest Latin Party in Miami Beach, featuring incredible Latin beats by award winner DJ George Ferrero, Pelu Rivero on drums, amazing shows by Miami’s best female impersonators, and the hottest crowd in town. Don’t miss this party – it’s South Florida’s Best Latin Party! TWIST: 2-4-1 Happy Hour from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on everything. Tonight Dustin Reffca hosts his weekly party, Fun House Tuesdays. With DJ Daisy D working the turntables on the main dance floor, you can bet the beats will be hot and the dance floor, packed. $5 Jumbo Blue Long Island Ice Teas all night long. Never a cover… Always a groove. WEDNESDAY, April 5 BOOKS&BOOKS: Author Steve Goldberg will be on hand discussing his latest book, “Finding the Upside: Practical Wisdom for Challenging Times”. Steve will discuss the upside of our dismal economy and how you can benefit at 7 p.m. THE LORDS: There’s no better way to spend hump day than with a fabulous happy hour. Join Adora as she hosts Gettin’ Lucky with Adora. $5 Cha Cha margarits, $6 Finlandia cocktails, and $5 domestics from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. MOVA: Stop Stop by by for for MOVA’s MOVA’s weekly weekly Night Wednesdays, Wednesdays, hosted hosted by by College Night Back Boyz. Boyz. While While DJ DJ Bryan Bryan the Penny Back the turntables, turntables, enjoy enjoy aa $1 $1 Zero works the from 99 p.m. p.m. to to 10 10 Finlandia cocktails from followed by by $4 $4 Finlandia Finlandia Cocktails Cocktails p.m. followed long. Located Located on on the the corner corner of of all night long. Michigan and Lincoln. PALACE: Stop by the Beach House to enjoy one of Palace’s signature cocktails. 1200 Ocean Drive.

SCORE: Happy Monday, where all drinks, well and domestic, are half-price from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. No cover.

SCORE: Come and spend a pleasant evening on one of Score’s outdoor couches as they host Martini Madness Night. A half price Happy Hour runs till 9 p.m.

TWIST: Happy Hour 2-4-1 drinks ‘till 9 p.m. Then it’s “I’m A Local” night, with $3 drinks for anyone with TWIST’s “I’m A Local” I.D. all night long. Join Nathan in the Frolic Lounge for his signature mix of pop and the top 20. Also check out the fabulous men of Gaiety in the Bungalow Bar starting at 10 p.m. and DJ Bryan Zero’s fab beats on the main dance floor.

TWIST: It’s time to hit the stage as Sean Brady hosts the Sean Brady Show. Karaoke and tons of entertainment all night long. After getting your jam on, head over to the main dance floor to snag some beats from DJ Maximus 3000. Happy Hour from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with 2-4-1 on everything. “Never a cover... Always a groove.”

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