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Welcome to Phoenix.

The Best is Yet to Come!

Welcome to our expanded 132 page

Phoenix Pride 2010 edition. For the first time ever it includes the official Phoenix Pride Program starting on page 93.

ION Arizona has been working closely with national, local and non-profits organizations to help them grow and evolve.

Here are a few of the new partnerships we’re working on now: US Census ION was fortunate enough to be a part of the United States Census 2010 ad campaign. For the first time ever the government has gone out of their way to reach out to our community. Do not disappoint. This is your chance to stand up and be counted. If you have already filled yours out, thank you! If you have not, do it now. See their ad to the left.

Gay Bowl X Last fall we entered in a partnership with the Phoenix Hellraisers Flag Football league. ION Arizona was chosen as the exclusive local media sponsor of the first every Gay Bowl in Phoenix coming this October. The Gay Bowl X is still looking for more corporate sponsors. Check out their ad on page 54.

Phoenix Pride Phoenix Pride 2010 is here! While there are great events all week, don’t miss the parade and festival, April 17-18. While I’m not too upset it follows my birthday (April 16 - I like iTunes cards, by the way) it’s a great event. Look for our parade entry, stop by our booth at the festival and get your souvenir picture on a beautiful cover of ION Arizona!

MyHeatstroke.com A couple of months ago we merged with Heatstroke News, the one of longest running publications in Arizona. We’re proud to announce that myheatstroke. com will be online this month! You’ll find all the drama, news and laughter you loved in Heatstroke along with national, local and gay news from around the world, plus cartoons and many informative articles.

Splash Bash We’ve partnered with 1n10 to bring you the biggest, wettest and wildest Splash Bash on Saturday, May 22nd. This year, we’re moving it to one of the biggest water amusements parks in the Valley: Wet ‘N’ Wild - Phoenix. The 2010 1n10 Splash Bash Wet ‘N’ Wild “Gay Day” is actually two parties. The first is open to ALL AGES and will be from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. From 6 p.m.-11 p.m. we take over the park for the most scandalous gay pool party EVER. It’s open to everyone 21 and over. You won’t want to miss this party! Go to www.ionaz.com with the most current news and information.

For those of you who are picking up ION Arizona for the first time, all I have to say is, “where the hell have you been?”

Welcome! Use ION as your guide for Phoenix Pride Week and your GLBT community! Enjoy our biggest, best issue of the year and please support our advertisers.

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“The Big Gay Musical” & Brent Corrigan

Quick! Name two things that gay men love.

Easy! Musicals and porn stars! Come to Forbidden on Thursday, April 8 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. for the DVD release party of “The Big Gay Musical!” and a meet and greet with the movie’s featured star, the everybody’s wet-dream-cum-true, porn-starnext-door, Brent Corrigan who’ll be on hand for a meet-’n’-greet and DVD giveaways. 6820 E. 5th Ave. Scottsdale.

Saguaro Cup

“Hey, batter, batter, batter! Swing!” It takes big balls to play at the Saguaro Cup. Really. Softballs are quite large. Be part of the Saguaro Cup! It all happens April 9-11 with tournament play on April 10 at ballfields all over town with teams from around the USA playing. Catch the closing ceremony and awards on the April 11 at Charlie’s. For more information visit www.saguarocup.com

Dining with the Divas

“Gimme Adam and Eve on a Raft, and wreck ‘em! Don’t forget Noah’s son!” That’s scrambled eggs on toast with ham. Throw in a few sequins, some lipstick and you’ve got a new brunch experience! It’s “Dining with the Divas” at My Florist Café on Sunday, April 11. Seatings are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. with unlimited Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s while drag queens entertain you.

It’s $30 each, and it benefits 1in10. For more info call Nick Ray at 602-400-2601.

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Phoenix Pride 2010

We’ve had 30 years of Pride! Now you can start off a new decade with Pride, too. Phoenix Pride, that is! So get ready!

The weekend of April 17-18 is gonna be a doozy! It starts with the Parade at 11 a.m. on Saturday, then head over to the Festival from noon-9 p.m. Don’t miss the entertainment, featuring Joan Jett, and Terri Nunn & Berlin. Get tickets online early and find out more at www.PhoenixPride.org

Club Papí with Maria José

It’s true. “There ain’t no party like a Papí Party!” So all you chicos y chicas locos better be at Forbidden on Saturday, April 17. In addition to the hottest go-go boys on the face of the earth, you’ll be entertained by the hit recording artist, Maria José. We hope she sings “No soy una señora.” It’s going to be crazy! Hasta pronto to Forbidden, 6820 E. 5th Ave. Scottsdale.

APRIL 2010 ION EVENTS LISTINGS DATE EVENT & LOCATION CITY Check out bar and nightclub ads in this issue for daily & weekly specials!

6 Mustache Ride at icepics 8 Gong Karaoke with the Toro’s at Roscoe’s 8 Big Gay Musical DVD Release Party at Forbidden 9-11 Saguaro Cup Around Town 9-12 White Party Palm Springs 11 Saguaro Cup CLosing Party at Charlie’s 11 Dining with the Divas at My Florist 17 Pride Kickoff at Amsterdam 17-18 Phoenix Pride at Indian School Steele Park 17 Club Papi with Maria Jose at Forbidden 17 Pledge - Greek Night at BS West 18 Jersey Shore Beach Party at Amsterdam 23 & 24 White Party Weekend at Dick’s Cabaret 24 Joshua Tree Benefit at Pumphouse II 25 The Hose at The Rock 30-5/1 Las Vegas Pride

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Modern Phoenix Expo “It’s always 1960 at the annual Modern Phoenix Home Tour!” Remember those out-of-date, old Al Beadle and Haver Homes you always thought were so lame? Well, they’ve been updated, changed so much you won’t recognize them and now they’re the hot, “in” thing with the snooty hipster set! Check it out! Visit www.modernphoenix.net or call 480-994-ARTS for info & tickets.

Dining Out for Life Pack up your appetite and bring it along with you to the annual Dining Out For Life event! Nearly 50 bars and restaurants are participating and donating a portion of their profits with proceeds benefiting Southwest Center of HIV/AIDS and Northland Cares. Find out about volunteer opportunities and more at www.diningoutforlife. com/phoenix

Arizona Tattoo Festival Hey, kids! It’s Tattoo Time! Get the Battle of Waterloo, the Wreck of the Titanic, Old Glory, or the first one on your block to have Lady Gaga inked on your body! This premiere event features also features piercing artists, jewelry, sideshows, and everything about body art you can imagine. Remember, tattoos are a permanent means of positive identification for the rest of your life. It all happens at Mesa Centennial Hall - 201 N. Center St. in downtown Mesa or visit www.aztattooexpo.com for info.

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Michael Bublé This hot little Canadian crooner is the best thing to come out of the Great White North since William Shatner. He promises that his Crazy Love Tour will be bombastic, cinematic and yet intimate. Yep. Sounds crazy to us, too. It all happens on Thursday, April 8 at the US Airways Center. 201 E. Jefferson. Tix at TicketMaster.com or call 800-745-3000

Jason Castro The oh-so-dreamy dreadlocked Rastafarian finalist of American Idol of 2008 comes to Scottsdale to perform his own unique – if not particularly talented – goofy, yet adorable song stylings.

Still, his sincerity is endearing. And he’s so darn hot, too. And who knows? If we’re lucky he may even bring his ukulele.

Catch him between bong hits and chipwiches on April 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Martini Ranch, 7295 E. Stetson Dr. Phone: 480-970-0500

The Barber of Seville “Figaro! Figaro, Figaro, Figaro!” When Count Almiva enlists the crafty Barber of Seville to help him win over Rosina, a series of mistaken identities and plot twists run awry in this hilarious Bugs Bunny music filled opera. NOTE: Barbra Seville is not in this production. The Arizona Opera Company perform this at Symphony Hall April 23-25. Visit www. azopera.com for info. 75 N. 2nd St. For tix call 602-266-7464

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by Jackson David Kelly davekjackson@cox.net

Yo, DJ! What’s New? Happy Pride, AZ! In celebration, check out new material from Delerium (remixes), Ferry Corsten, Melissa Etheridge, Natalie Merchant, MGMT as well as these great selections.

Usher

Raymond V Raymond Originally due late in 09, Usher finally emerges in 2010. After the industry leaks of many of his tracks, this album may be done before it’s started. Lead single “Hey Daddy” featuring Plies proves current while offering a good glimpse in to the rest of his 14 tracks and overall safe album. However, it’s on the bold and circus like “She Don’t Know” and the very catchy jam “OMG” where he shines brightest. And then there’s the moving yet soulful ballad “Foolin Around.”

That track’s piano chord and classic R&B make up for a lack of creativity that was so evident on Confessions.

Rufus Wainwright

All Days Are Nights With the recent death of his mother, Rufus releases his sixth album with much sorrow and melancholy. Penned with 12 tracks; twelve of which are odes to Shakespearean sonnets, All Days showcases his voice with an uninterrupted sense of expression while sounding eerie and stripped down. This is most exemplified in the closing track “Zebulon” and the Muse-esque song “Who Are You.” But there are some bright spots as heard in the lead single as well as “Give me What I Want;” this album’s

“anthem.” Overall, those engulfed in the beauty, richness and pain of Rufus’ voice will find this album his purest to date.

David Byrne Here Lies Love

Fat Boy Slim and Byrne take a concept album and march to a beat that pays homage to Imelda Marcos. Though on paper the idea sounds weird, audibly, this album works perfectly. Getting help from famous lead vocalists doesn’t hurt either. This album is mostly a mesh of disco, funk, 60s songwriting and a touch of ska. On “You’ll be Taken Care of” Tori Amos showcase an amazing bossa nova beat while on “Here Lies Love” Florence takes happiness to the nth degree. Other notable songs include the Cyndi Lauper/Tori Amos duet “Why Don’t You Love Me” and Sharon Jones’ track “Don’t You Agree.”

Sharon Jones

I Learned the Hard Way For something completely different, check out this real songstress’ throwback to the 60s. With the use of the incredible band The Dap Kings (most known for their instrumentation behind Amy Winehouse), find solace in this gospel, funk, soulful and most authentic collection of brass infused jams. The first single and title track is just plain fun with its horn and foot stomping beat while “Without a Heart” gives you an inside glimpse into the Jackson 5. Other tracks of note include “When I Come Home” and “I’ll Still be True.” Loved by DJ’s and producers all over the world, find out why this queen is one to reckon with.

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Tammie Brown “Happy as a clam, oh yes, I am!” You’ll be clam happy, too, when you see the one and only Miss Tammie Brown from RuPaul’s Drag Race, season one, performing live and in person at The Showroom at Forbidden on Saturday, April 24 and again at Apollo’s on Sunday, April 25. Join Tammie, where she will be sharing the stage with our own turbo-talent, Barbra Seville! Make reservations for the best seating.

April 2010 ION DRAG LISTINGS DATE

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Mondays 7:00p Apollo’s Drag Race Viewing Party Tuesdays 10:30p Karamba A Star is Born Show - New Drag Queens Wednesday 10:30 Cruisin’ 7th Judy’s Steppin’ Out Wednesdays 10:00p Charlie’s Claudia B. & Company Thursday 8 9:00p BS West The Dumpster Divas Driving Tour Thursdays 10:30p Pumphouse II Hot Bodz Male Revue w/ Savannah Thursdays 9:30p Amsterdam Kiki Vermont Thursdays 10:30p Karamba Grecia’s Show Fridays 10:30p Cruisin’ 7th TGIF with Devina Ross Fridays 9:00p BS West Elements - followed by Mandy B.B.’s Boys!

Saturday 3 7:00p The Rock Miss Gay Phoenix America 2010 Saturday 24 9:00p Forbidden The Barbra Seville Show with Tammie Brown Saturdays 10:30p Cruisin’ 7th Dream Girls with Regina Gazelle Saturdays 10:00p The Rock Diamond Dolls with Mya McKenzie Saturdays 10:00p icepics The Follies Comedy Drag Show Saturdays 10:00p Forbidden The Barbra Seville Show Saturdays 9:30p Charlie’s Pussy’s Patio Show Saturdays 10:30p Pumphouse II Hot Bodz Male Revue w/ Savannah Third Saturdays 1:00p Cruisin’ 7th Native American Revue 1st & 2rd Sundays 12:30p Cruisin’ 7th Sunday Morning Madness Sunday 4 4:00p Apollo’s Baskets & Bonnets ‘10 Easter Show for I.S.C. Sunday 4 8:00p Apollo’s Pre-Pride Party Past & Present Pride Royalty Sunday 11 11a & 1p My Florist Dining with the Divas Sunday 11 4:00p Apollo’s I.S.C. Show for Joshua Tree Sunday 18 TBA Karamba A Tribute to Cher with Chad Michaels Sunday18 8:00p Apollo’s Mia Adams’ That Time of The Month Debut!

Sunday25 8:00p Apollo’s Barbra Seville TToTM Presents Tammie Brown!

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“Everybody’s doin’ a brand new dance now!”

And it’s all because of David Garcia. After high school, David left Phoenix for Broadway where he became an acclaimed dancer. Now he’s back home an the entrepreneur responsible for bringing great parties like Mustache Ride, The Hose, and He’s A Rebel to town.

“So c’mon, c’mon and do the locomotion with me!”

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M.Ed., LSAT, DAPA, BCPC, and CRS. What does it spell?

HERO. The heart and soul behind the community based service at Native Health is Gerry Angulo, and those are his credentials. They provide of healthcare services and counseling for “youth of color,� but nobody is turned away.

Find out more at www.

NativeHealthPhoenix.org.

We thank Gerry for his passion, and his compassion.

Some men are born leaders. And some leaders are born women. Were lucky that two important leaders in our community are Brandi Sokolosky, (left) the president of Phoenix Pride, and her partner, Det. Tambra Williams (right) of the Phoenix Police Dept., one of this year’s Grand Marshall’s.

Their leadership inspires many and we are grateful.

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If you’ve seen the teams of construction workers supplying condoms and safer sex info, you can thank Kevin Hilzendeger (unavailable), Lance Rampy (center) and the men of Project Hard Hat for providing important information encouraging Gay and Bisexual men in our community to make informed decisions.

Get involved and learn more at www.

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Wherever there’s fun, you’ll usually find SWAY Events playing ringleader. In the middle of the hubbub you’ll find Head Honcho Gary Guerin (right) and his Artistic Director, Helena Grayson (left). Benefits, contests, pageants, openings and parties deluxe are just their cup of tea. See what’s going on at www.

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1in10. It’s not just snips and snails and puppy dog tails or sugar and spice and everything nice. But this year’s Grand Marshall, Director of Programs Micheal Weakley (left), and Executive Director, Nicholas Ray (right) work hard helping to raise the GLBTQ youth of the Valley as future leaders and citizens. Find out more at www.1in10.org

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The biggest heart in town just might beat inside Regina Gazelle, the Founder and Director of This is H.O.W., a halfway house and recovery home for transgender youth. More than a place of refuge or a place to live, it’s Regina’s TLC that make this “house” a “home.” Find out more at www.ThisIsHOWhome.org

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The winsome beauty and talent of the beautiful Diamond Dallas makes her Miss Phoenix Gay Pride. She performs regularly at Karamba Nightclub. Mister Gay Phoenix Pride, Nikki KiDD (unavailable) is a talented Drag King and Mister Cash Inn Country. Together, these super talents represent our community for Phoenix Pride 2010.

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He’s our Knight in Black Leather!

The handsome Kyle McDonel represents our city as Mr. Phoenix Leather, 2010. What you may not know is that he’s also a heck of a singer. Who could ask for anything more?

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Mother’s Day is May 9th!

Order your flowers early!

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Jesus Christ, Superstar Picture it. Jerusalem. 33 A.D. A young Jewish boy claims to be the Messiah. Throw in some interpersonal struggles with his friend Judas Iscariot and an on-again/off-again love affair with the whore Mary Magdalene, set it to music and you’ve got the biggest rock opera of all time. You can see the Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber juggernaut April 6-11 at ASU Gammage.1200 S. Forest Ave. Tempe.

Info & tix: 480-965-3434 or visit www.ASUgammage.com

The Rocky Horror Show “Give yourself over to absolute pleasure.” You’ll get hot and flustered when you see this production of The Rocky Horror Show mounted (sounds nasty, huh?) by the ASU Music Department’s Opera Lyric Theatre at the Evelyn Smith Music Theatre on the Tempe ASU Campus from April 15-24. Call 480-956-6447 or visit music.ASU.edu/lot for info.

12th Night of Living Dead If you like Shakespeare and you like brains, then you’ll just love this! After a shooting star crashes, Shakespeare’s characters start turning into gasping, bloodthirsty zombies.The play makes a valiant effort to stick to the script — using only Shakespeare’s words — but as the zombies keep multiplying, the spoken poetry becomes more like: “Gaaaaaa!” A Stray Cat Theatre production at the Tempe Center for the Performing Arts. 132 E. 6th St. Call 480820-8022 or visit www.StrayCatTheatre.org for details & tix.

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by Kimberly M. Ruff kimberlymruff@yahoo.com

Movie Previews Handsome Harry

Starring: Jamey Sheridan, Steve Buscemi, Aidan Quinn, John Savage, Campbell Scott “Handsome” Harry Sweeney (Sheridan, Life as a House, Syriana) is a 52 year old Vietnam Vet. Working as an engineer, he keeps himself relatively isolated from others – including his exwife and son.

That’s soon to be changed.

When an old friend from his Navy days contacts him with a death bed request to find a former shipmate and make amends, Harry feels compelled to comply. On his journey to bury the hatchet that has been haunting his friend, he discovers that his friend is not the only one haunted by their past. Will Harry find redemption or is it simply too late? Steve Buscemi and Aidan Quinn co-star. Release Date: 04/16/2010.

I Love You Phillip Morris

Starring: Jim Carrey, Ewan MacGregor The screenwriters responsible for bringing you Bad Santa return to the big screen with another black comedy, I Love You Phillip Morris. Jim Carrey (Bruce Almighty) plays Steven Russell, a happily married man whose life is “twisted, turned upside down, so I’d like to take a minute and just sit right there while I tell you how [he] became…”

Gay. After an accident that prompts a reassessment of his life, he realizes he is, in fact, Gay and it’s time to take the bull by the horn, so to speak,

and suck the marrow out of life. Scheming and conning in the name of adventure, he ends up sharing a jail cell with Phillip Morris (MacGregor, Moulin Rouge) and falls head over heels in love. Now, it is up to him to use his scheming and conning ways to spring Phillip from the pokey and make good on their love affair. Absurdly hilarious, it’s a nice return to comedy for Carrey. Release Date: 04/30/2010.

Please Give

Starring: Rebecca Hall, Catherine Keener, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt

Kate (Keener, Synecdoche, NY) and Alex (Platt, Benny & Joon), are a married couple who own a successful vintage furniture shop in downtown New York. With their daughter, Abby, growing up, they realize their house is getting a little cramped and decide they want to knock down the wall between the two units they own. Their tenant, however, is an elderly woman and they see no compassionate way to accomplish their goal without evicting her.

Instead, they decide to try and befriend her but find the process more than a little difficult as neither their tenant nor her two very cold daughters want much to do with them.

Nicole Hofcener’s dramedy premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this year. Release Date: 03/26/2010.

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DVD Movie Review Old Dogs

Starring: John Travolta, Robin Williams, Seth Green, Kelly Preston Dan (Williams) and Charlie (Travolta) have been best friends and successful business partners for thirty years.

Consummate bachelors, the fellows have been through thick and thin together, but when the consequences of a post-divorce, booze-fueled jaunt to Miami catches up with Dan in the form of Vicki (Preston) and her twins, it threatens to unravel the biggest business deal of their careers. Dan must learn, first-hand, if you can really teach old dogs new tricks.

While the movie is certainly sweet in the way only a Disney film can be, I’m not entirely sure how it applies to ION’s audience. In an effort to make a connection, I’m thinking it may be one of two things – either because of the relationship between Dan and Charlie which, while strictly platonic, is fodder for a few “old gay couple” cracks at a Kiddie Camp, or perhaps it’s simply because of the “is he, or isn’t he?” rumors that surround John Travolta in his personal life. Whatever the case may be, the movie’s enjoyable enough.

fancy in which bullied high school student, Timothy, fashions a world more accepting of his homosexuality in the style of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” A visual feast and an original soundtrack make this piece a delight. Switching gears, our next selection is Brian Harris Krinsky’s “Dish”, about two emo boys, Israel and Louie, who gossip about the sexual escapades of their classmates. When it comes time for Israel to put a notch in his own virginal bedpost with the highlycoveted Ricky, he realizes he must decide how ready he is to leave the innocence of his youth behind. Next, Christopher Bank’s “Teddy” tells the bittersweet reunion of former lovers, Tony and Neil, while Patricia Bateria’s “Frequent Traveler” shows the lengths one man is willing to go in order to garner the attention of an Airport Security Guard.

For the bear-lovers in the house, Greg Ivan Smith’s “The Back Room” shows how one artist’s work serves to bind a shy bookstore owner and a gruff mechanic. Closing out our adventure is the effervescent, witty musical “BoyCrazy” by John Sobrack. Corey flirts and flits from date to date, but when a new co-worker and an old friend both express an interest to take it to the next level, he must determine how serious he is about settling down. An enjoyable collection, this is a must see for film buffs everywhere.

Boy Crazy

In another more audience-specific movie review, Wolfe Video brings us a collection of delightful short films called “BoyCrazy.” Six in all, the collection is book-ended by two musical pieces. Tom Gustafson’s “Fairies” is a gorgeous flight-ofApril 2010

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My Florist Café

The Fuchsia’s So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades Ring around the rosie! A pocket full of posies! And a generous menu full of tempting appetizers, entrées from My Florist Café and Bar that are easy on the pocketbook. They’ve even dropped menu prices 10% to 15%.

For nearly a decade the My Florist Café and Bar has been a dining staple in Central Phoenix. You don’t need to wear a white sportcoat and a pink carnation to this fashionable yet casual diner when you go. The dining room is bathed in a sophisticated, cool, blue light, and the atmosphere is a class act all the way with an accent on understated elegance. Just like a single, perfect American Beauty rose.

Already a favorite among many, if you haven’t visited this popular eatery lately, it’s high time you did. Just six months ago My Florist added a brand new dinner menu to complement their already popular breakfast and lunch menu. You’ll be knocked on your aster when you see what they came up with.

offers two divine soups – both made with love. The creamy Mushroom and Brie involves rosemary and white wine as a finishing touch. The divine Spiced Butternut Squash embodies all of Thanksgiving and comes topped with a house made bruléed ginger marshmallow. Don’t miss out on this.

And order a whole bowl for only $7, not just a cup.You won’t regret it. Promise.

Five generous entrées are waiting for you.

If you’re a meat ‘n’ potatoes kinda guy – or girl – you’ll find that the Not Your Mama’s Meatloaf is just like mom never made. But should’ve. The savory ground beef, herbs and seasoning is baked while hugged from side to side with bacon. It’s topped with a rich gravy and served with garlic mashed potatoes. A large portion is only $15.

You mother cluckers will love The Honey Mustard Chicken Paillard includes a breast, seasoned with basil and honey mustard rub, served with garlic mashers in a zesty tomato

First of all, be aware that everything is fresh – including the seafood – and prepared on the premises. Sauces, salad dressings, soups. Everything. My Florist only has one tiny refrigerator, and that’s for the desserts’ ice cream. But you can act every bit as fresh as you like, too.

Start of with their bruschetta. No shrinking violets here. You can choose four out of eight varieties offered. If you’ve got a sweet tooth we recommend the Port Poached Pear with Gorgonzola.

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and shallot sauce, for a mere $16. Pescatarians will go Lady Gaga for the White Miso Meyer Lemon Salmon, or a lovely Seared Tuna (Yellowfin) or if you like it spicy, try the Curried Black Tiger Shrimp.

The wait staff is efficient, while unhurried, gracious and friendly. The tall, dashing, handsome manager Keith Lukasavage enthusiastically greets guests and he’s genuinely pleased to talk with diners about My Florist and what makes it so special. His sincerity and his dark brown eyes will charm you almost as much as their fruit tart. And we all love a nice, juicy, fruity tart, don’t we?

What’s the only thing better than roses on the piano is – Nicole Pesce. (What did you think I was going to say?) This talented artist is a Valley favorite and the kitten on the keys from Wednesday through Saturday from 7 p.m. to midnight. With no break. Make a point to hear her riveting rendition of “Flight of the Bumblebee” by Rimsky-Korsakov. Who doesn’t love to get a little Rimsky? And Korsakov is okay, too.

Nicole’s talent and finesse lends an extra special touch to the evening.

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Bar. Make it a special occasion and make your reservation for brunch! It’s “Dining with Divas” on on Sunday, April 11 with our favorite daffy-dilly drag queens entertaining. Seatings are available at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. This benefits 1in10.

Reserve your seats at www.1in10.com

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or the third year in a row, Dining Out for Life has enlisted America’s debonair Food and Wine Guru Ted Allen as spokesperson for this popular nationwide fundraising event for local HIV/AIDS organizations and charities. Since his appearance as the culinary expert on the Emmy award winning series Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Allen has forged a respected career as a writer, author and a TV personality on The Food Network with Food Detectives and Chopped. A true gentleman in every respect, the charming Allen paused between canapés and a bottle of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to discuss Dining Out for Life and what it brings to everyone’s communities.

ION: Why is “Dining Out for Life” still important today?

Ted Allen: Your question points exactly to the problem: HIV and AIDS. We get so many signals that tell us that HIV is over and it’s not. It’s just changed. “Dining Out for Life” approached me three years ago and I jumped at the chance because it’s such a perfect fit in my mind. Whenever you’re trying to raise money one of the first places anybody goes to is the restaurant community; they always step up. They’re such a generous group of people. What I like about this fundraiser is on the one hand it raises four million dollars in a single day. It also gives something back to the restaurant – it exposes them to a new body of people who hopefully will come back if the food is good. Obviously the real heroes in the fight against HIV/AIDS are the activists who devote their lives to it, but for people who can’t do that, it allows anybody to make a truly meaningful contribution in the fight against AIDS by going out to dinner with friends. That’s probably why it’s so successful. It’s in more than 50 cities now.

ION: As national spokesperson for this event, what is your idea of a perfect “Dining Out for Life” evening?

TA: Why stop at dinner? There are people who go out for breakfast, lunch and dinner which is kind of decadent, but hey, it means no dish washing and it’s a really good excuse to go out and try some new stuff. You know, what about Drinking Out for Life?

ION: You’ve written several books called ‘Things A Man Should Know’ about style, sex, handshakes, marriage, etiquette and more. Tell us something everybody should know about “Dining Out for Life.”

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TA: Well, I’d love to see people really appreciate the incredible hard work, generosity and artistry or their local independent chefs. To work in that world takes so much sacrifice, such long days.

I have so much admiration for what they do, managing to get that dish out on your plate, perfectly, consistently, day in and day out. I don’t know why it works. I don’t know why fast food restaurants work, it’s so hard. Despite the great advances we’ve made in the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS the problem is still there and still really big. People still need our help. You know what people should really know?

That every single dime that is raised in Phoenix, Arizona, is spent in Phoenix, Arizona. So you’re not only contributing to your local small business, many of which may are struggling in this economy, but all the money raised for HIV/AIDS is going right back into your own community to help people next door, and I think people really respond to that, especially at a time like this.

ION: What advice would you like to give to each restaurant who sponsors “Dining Out for Life” about the evening and their guests?

TA: I think that this is a time to be especially celebratory and theatrical. It’s a great time to come up with some really great, fresh, seasonal specials. It’s nice to think about organic or sustainable cooking, especially since some of our seas are overfished. We want to be thinking about food that will keep on producing in a healthy, sustainable way.

That’s a good start!

ION: What will you and your partner Barry Rice be doing on the evening of “Dining Out for Life” this year?

TA: I think we’re gonna go to the place where it all started, in Philadelphia. I know we’re gonna wanna get a bite to eat at Jose Garces restaurant, Amada. He’s also one of our spokesmen and the newest Iron Chef on the Food Network. But I think we’re gonna bounce around and try to cause as much trouble as possible.

ION: Give us five fabulous guests you and Barry would like to have at your own dinner table for this event.

TA: Okay! Johnny Depp, Dorothy Parker, Oscar Wilde, Johnny Weir ... let’s see, let’s get someone else cute in the mix. Umm ... how ‘bout that cute blonde kid from Weeds? I think his name is Hunter [Parish]. I hope he’s not too young. I don’t want to get in trouble. We’ll seat him next to Johnny.

ION: You wrote a book, “The Food You Want to Eat.” So, Ted, what’s your own favorite dish?

It’s really hard to narrow it down to one. It’s so hard. What I really like is variety. I might make some of the PETA people made but I made rabbit the other day and it was so good. We cook all the time and we love it.

One thing I’m interested right now is cooking tagine – the Moroccan clay pot. There’s a lot of ingredients, but it’s not hard. It’s like making a stew but you don’t stir. It’s a really interesting way to cook.

ION: Thank you so much! It’s great speaking with you. It’s just like talking to – well – Ted Allen!

TA: Yes! Just like him! Thank you for your time and your interest. It’s been a real privilege. This fundraiser is so important and it really does make a great impact. We couldn’t do it without you.

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Hey there, Pumpkin Blasters! That’s “Tammie speak” for “Hey, buddy!” The warm, endearing and eternally quirky Miss Tammie Brown is the vivacious alter ego of the charming Keith Glen Schubert from Long Beach, California by way of Corpus Christi, Texas. He burst onto America’s TV sets last year as a contestant on season one of RuPaul’s Drag Race and captivated fans with her verve and unique character. Tammie shares with ION readers a little bit about her madcap world while she gets ready to make the Valley of the Sun “Clam Happy” when she visits Forbidden and Apollo’s this month to “Shakabuku U.” It’ll all make sense when you see Tammie.

ION: What makes Miss Tammie Brown tick?

Tammie Brown: Just breathing in this fresh air that was given to us on this wonderful planet!

ION: You endeared yourself to people across America on RuPaul’s Drag Race, season one. Why do your audiences love you so much?

TB: Because I’m true myself. Because I’m creative and zany, and fun. And a bit wacky, too. The experience on Drag Race was rather hard. The challenges were really hard to do in a short amount of time. But I am thankful for the response of people; that they’ve noticed me and have taken to who I am.

ION: Tammie Brown is frequently

described as “quirky.” Is that accurate?

TB: Yes, that’s accurate. I am rather quirky. I’m just fun - havin’ a good time!

Crazy things come out of my mouth.

Some have said “quirky.” Some have said “wacky.” And “kooky.”

ION: What are your favorite pastimes?

TB: Cooking, hanging out with my friends, collecting records. I like to go to thrift stores. I collect a plethora of things. Things that are fun, kitschy stuff, clothes, brooches, things that I can make into jewelry. I’ve made jewelry since I was in college in Texas, where I got my degree in fashion design.

ION: What can your Arizona audience expect at a Tammie Brown show?

TB: A real good time! They’ll be able to connect with me and to smile.

ION: What’s the most important thing about Tammie Brown?

TB: I keep it real. I like to connect to the audience, with the people. So if anybody likes to come up to me and say “hi” and talk to me, I like to connect with them, sign autographs, and really mean it. I really appreciate the fans I have out there.

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ION: You’re fluent Spanish. Has Tammie Brown ever performed for her Latino fans?

ION: You described yourself to RuPaul as “a high concept character.” Tell me more.

Well, you know, like Pee Wee Herman, or even Joan Crawford because she stuck to her character so much. Jackie Beat is a high concept character; so is Josephine Baker. But I’m pretty much always Tammie Brown.

ION: Picture this. It’s 1945. The War is over. MGM Studios has just cast you to star in your first musical picture.

What’s the title and who’s your costar?

TB: “I Believe In Wigs.” And my costar would have to be Clark Gable. No, maybe Franchot Tone.

TB: Yes, I have. I’ve performed here in LA at some Latino venues. They kind of listen a little more. They’re listening and watching, but they haven’t quite caught on yet, but they do “get” me. People approach me after the show and speak to me in Spanish. And I get posts on Facebook in Spanish. I think it’s a good thing. The Latino audiences are a lot more accepting, more versatile than the average American audience. They’re more into schtick and character. And a lot more zaniness.

ION: Your album “Popcorn” is available on iTunes. Tell us a little bit about it.

TB: These are songs that I’ve written and songs that were written for me. “Shakabuku U” is a term used introducing people to Buddhism. “The Tammie Brown Blues” is sort of a story of the kind of crap you hear when you do drag. Stereotypes.

“The Mash Potato Squash” is something I penned. I was inspired by Ike and Tina Turner’s “Shake Your Tailfeathers” so I made that up.

“Whatever” is a social commentary done to electro music.

The idea for “The Ballad of Tiger Lilly” came from by my best friend and creative partner, Rod Barroso.

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He always gets psychic premonitions about songs I’m going to perform in my future and he ends up writing them.

It’s so random! He says I’m his Muse.

Like Divine and John Waters, or Uma Thurman and Quentin Tarantino. He gets visions at the strangest times, stops everything and tells me about some new song he’s come up with. Or I’ll say something goofy and he says, “That’s genius” and writes it down. So I took the song to my accompanist, ukulele player extraordinaire Stacy Lee Big, and we added more lyrics about space and cookies, and voilá – a hit is born! Then we shot the video and – violá! A Youtube viral video sensation is born! You can see “Tiger Lilly” with other videos on Youtube, as well as many of my live performances.

ION: What motto do you live by?

Lately I’ve been in the studio the past two months working on my next album called “Hot Skunkz.”

ION: Give us one piece of fabulous advice.

ION: We love your infectious song, “Clam Happy.” What makes you “Clam Happy”?

TB: What makes me Clam Happy?

Haribo Gummi Bears, Tina Turner, doing this interview, my fans, gardening, collecting records. I collect Ike and Tina Turner records and I still collect her records, too. I collect Sylvester, Divine, and I need to find one RuPaul. Either “Foxy Lady” or “Supermodel” – a single or an album. Lots of disco. Different things. Pop culture things. ET drinking glasses. Things like that.

ION: If aliens landed in front of you, and in exchange for anything you desire, offered to make you Queen of their planet, what would you want?

TB: To meet Tina Turner on The Oprah Winfrey Show for my 31st birthday and have her do a mini-concert.

TB: “Be true to yourself.” And “Pursue your dreams.”

ION: Name three things you can’t live without.

TB: Friends and family – that’s very important to me – a glue stick, and Kiss Nails.

ION: If you could be any movie character who would you be?

TB: I think I would be Joan Crawford in “When Ladies Meet.” Or you know what? No. I’d rather be Dustin Hoffman in “Tootsie.” There you go. I think he’s really pretty and I relate to his clothing.

TB: Always make sure to look your best!

In and out of the house.

ION: If you were a superhero, what would your superhero powers be?

TB: To make sure that everybody’s smiling!

You’ll be grinning from ear-to-ear when you see pop culture phenomenon Miss Tammie Brown perform live with our very own Force of Nature, Barbra Seville, live and in person at The Showroom at Forbidden on Saturday night, April 24. Can’t get enough? Tammie and Barbra team up again the next night, Sunday, April 25 at Apollo’s Lounge. So fasten your wigs and hold on to your pantyhose! This is a performance you won’t want to miss. You can become a friend of Tammie’s on Facebook and visit her at www.TammieBrown.net

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uring the early 90s Maria Jose served as the lead singer of the famous Mexican group Kabah. The act quickly became a household name and went on to rack up a number of accolades. However, as they say, “All good things must come to an end.” The group parted ways in 2005. Fortunately, the end of Kabah was the beginning of Maria Jose’s career as a solo artist. In 2007, she introduced her self titled debut album. Then in 2009, thanks to the success of the first album, Maria Jose released her sophomore album Amante de lo Ajeno. Audiences in Phoenix will see her live on stage when she performs at Forbidden Nightclub on Saturday, April 17th for Club Papi’s 3rd Annual Gay Pride Weekend Extravaganza.

ION: You’re teaming up with the largest gay promoters Club Papi and Granda Entertainment, for a gay tour. Tell me about it.

Maria Jose: It’s a wonderful opportunity for me. I’ve heard so many wonderful things about the gay tour from my other friends, like Gloria Trevi who have already participated. I am so happy and excited to work with them.

I’ll be in a number of cities!

ION: What can the audience expect to see in your show?

MJ: I’m very devoted to my fans and look forward to performing for those who have yet to see me live on stage. So, you can bet that I’ll be singing my heart out. It’s just me and the audience. One thing I do not like is when singers feel they are untouchable. There is nothing like having a close relationship with your audience.

ION: Have you ever been to a gay club?

MJ: Of course! If you really want to have fun, then partying at a gay club is the way to go.

Everyone is so warm and outgoing that there is no way you will be bored.

ION: Tell us about the new CD.

MJ: It consists of 11 covers that became hits thanks to a number of voices from divas in the 80’s. The album has been a huge hit here in Mexico because it reunites the nostalgia of a generation and it sounds so fresh that the new generations identify with it as well.

ION: Are there any artists that you would like to team up with in the future?

MJ: I love to share the stage with anyone who likes doing music. It doesn’t matter what genre they sing. When 2 completely different singers get together, great and unexpected things can happen.

ION: Gloria Trevi is such a huge fan of the gay community. In fact, she did three gay tours, which were very successful. Have you ever had the chance to work with her?

MJ: Yes, we worked together on the song “Vive,” which was on Kabah’s final album. It was quite emotional because she was still in prison. We went to visit her a few times while she was still there. The song was recorded while she was incarcerated. A few days after her legal situation cleared and as she was released, ironically the album was released.

It was great. We remain close friends.

ION: Speaking of Kabah, you were with them for 13 years. How was that experience?

MJ: Kabah is my family, my school and my all. The experience I have on stage is because of my time with Kabah. We still get a long as a family, so much so that we even get together once a month for dinner.

For advance general admission or VIP Meet & Greet tickets to Maria Jose’s show @ Forbidden Nightclub, please visi www. wantickets.com/clubpapi You can also find out more information about her shows all over the country at www.clubpapi.com

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Welcome to Phoenix Pride 2010!

In 1981, a group of gay & lesbian activists organized the first Pride march thru the streets of downtown Phoenix to the state Capitol building. It was a politically focused march to bring public awareness to gay rights issues in Phoenix. Thirty years later, Phoenix Pride fully embraces the message of visibility in our mission to celebrate and promote the history, diversity, and future prosperity of the metropolitan Phoenix LGBT community. We see public awareness of and education about the LGBT community as a means to combat homophobia, transphobia and discrimination.

Over the past year, our long-range strategic initiative to increase LGBT community visibility is being realized through the continuation of existing programs such as the Pride Festival, Pride Parade and the Pride Royalty Pageant along with the introduction of new programs, the Pride Gala (Community Awards event) and OUTdayPHX (a celebration of National Coming OUT Day). These new annual programs are highly-publicized and well-received events meant to include both private and commercial community allies, leaders, government officials and politicians, as well as the LGBT community.

Phoenix Pride celebrates our 30th Anniversary by introducing the “10 Days of Pride” with community organizations hosting Pride partnered public events beginning Friday, April 9th and finishing out the celebration with the 14th Annual Phoenix Pride Parade presented by Verizon Wireless and the 2-day Pride festival at Steele Indian School Park.

Our theme for the festival and parade will be “3 DECADES, 1 COMMUNITY, 4 PRIDE”.

Don’t miss the Ft. McDowell Pride Casino, the Phoenix Pride and PROEM Wedding Expo, the ARTS Expo, our FUN ZONE, Erotic Art World, Rodeo Drive, Health & Wellness Center and much, much more…….

A very special “Thank You” goes out to all of our volunteers, partners, sponsors, exhibitors and this fabulous community for your continued support of Phoenix Pride. And as always, THANK YOU to the members of the Phoenix Pride Board of Directors, Festival and Parade Committees and everyone who has volunteered in any capacity to help make the 2010 Phoenix Pride Festival and Parade successful events.

3 DECADES, 1 COMMUNITY, 4 PRIDE! Welcome to Phoenix Pride 2010!

Sincerely, Brandi Sokolosky Phoenix Pride, Executive Director

Special Thanks to Phoenix Pride’s 2010 Sponsors!

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Check Out What’s New Phoenix Pride and PROEM Wedding Expo

Phoenix Pride is proud to present the 1st Annual Phoenix Pride & PROEM Wedding Expo - “OUR LOVE, OUR LIVES, OUR CIVIL RIGHT!” The purpose of this newly added venue is to draw public attention and celebrate LGBT weddings that are occurring and will continue to occur, despite marriage discrimination practiced against us by our state and nation.

Our goal is to educate and bring the visibility of the inequity of marriage rights to the forefront. The wedding expo will take place during the Phoenix Pride Festival, Saturday, April 17th and Sunday, April 18th from noon to 9PM.

Phoenix Pride ARTS Expo

“WHERE ART MEETS MUSIC AND SIGHT MEETS SOUND” This interactive “ARTS EXPO” (located near the Bistro Stage) will feature some of the best LGBT artists in Arizona along with festival attendees participating in “The Art Experience”.

Featured will be live painting, sculpture, sellable art booths, “hands in clay” demonstrations, recycled art show, film & photography. We encourage self-expression, visual stimulation and creative participation at the festival and in the LGBT community.

Ft. McDowell Pride Casino

Get your game on with Ft. McDowell Casino….black jack, texas holdem, poker and much more. Great Fun, Great Prizes and all at your fingertips at the Phoenix Pride Festival.

Erotic Art World presented by Exposed Gallery

Not everything in the festival is suited for all eyes or all ages (wink wink). The nearly naked body can be considered to be the truest form of art so get your ID’s out boys and girls because this exhibition is for 18 and up ONLY!

Rodeo Drive

Shop til ya drop while strolling down Rodeo Drive. Sunglasses, T-shirts, Jewelry, Insurance, Cell Phones, Condos, Houses, anything your heart desires. Visit the Phoenix Pride sponsors who support the LGBT community year after year.

Verizon Wireless “Text to Vote” Float Contest

Introducing the People’s Choice Award sponsored by Verizon Wireless. For the first time the crowd will be voting for their favorite float contingent via text message on their cell phones during the Phoenix Pride Parade presented by Verizon Wireless.

Get All the Details by visiting www.phoenixpride.org

IMPORTANT FESTIVAL INFORMATION: FESTIVAL LOCATION

FESTIVAL TICKETS

FESTIVAL HOURS

Steele Indian School Park 3rd Street & Indian Sch. Rd.

Discounted Tickets Online ONLY Single Day $20 at GATE Alcohol Tickets: $5

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A full updated list of festival information can be found at http://www.phoenixpride.org/festival_faq.htm

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Fun Zone

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Erotic Art World

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Miss Phoenix Gay Pride 2010 Diamond Dallas Victor Torres performs as Diamond Dallas and has been a female illusionist, for 6 years.

When on stage she loves to entertain, be funny, elegant, and multicultural.

She currently has a Latin themed show at Karamba’s Night Club and has been working hard to break the barriers within our community. She states “I have been giving it 110% to bring our Latin culture around the Phoenix gay community. It hasn’t been easy but every moment has been amazing and I saw the first result as I was crowned the 1st Miss Amsterdam.”

Mister Phoenix Gay Pride 2010 Nikki KiDD Nikki KiDD, has been entertaining as a M. I. for about 5 years.

Finding his passion for the power of giving back, he has traveled the country from Florida to California performing.

Fund raising for all walks of noble charities, performing with his heart on his sleeve.

He continues to entertain with the hope that you feel what he feels, the power of change.

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Derek Hartley Derek Hartley is a host of the Derek and Romaine Show, a popular afternoon drive talk show on SIRIUS Satellite Radio.

More than 8 million subscribers hear the program across the nation and Canada.

The Derek and Romaine Show airs weeknights from 4pm to 8pm on SIRIUS OutQ. Cheril Vendetti Cheril Vendetti is an extraordinarily talented singing comedian who has a sassy, brassy, full-bodied style.

When in Los Angeles, she is a regular at the world famous Comedy Store and she recently appeared in The Main Room, a documentary about the club.

FESTIVAL STAGE | SATURDAY 4:00 Miss and Mister Phoenix Gay Pride 2010 4:30 Comedian Cheril Vendetti 5:00 RISE Dance and Music Revolution 7:00 Nina Sky 8:00 Colby O’Donis

FESTIVAL STAGE SATURDAY, APRIL 17TH, 2010 Colby O’Donis Colby O’Donis is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer and actor. In 2008, He released his debut album Colby O and his single “What You Got” featuring Akon reached #14 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Colby’s first single, “What You Got” featuring Akon, was released on February 26, 2008 and his second single titled “Don’t Turn Back” was released on June 24, 2008.

Both singles were released for digital download via iTunes, and are featured on his debut album Colby O. He was also featured on Lady Gaga’s debut single, “Just Dance” at the 50th Grammy Awards, he received a nomination for Best Dance Recording for his contribution on Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance.”

In 2009, He made a duet with Brooke Hogan entitled “Hey Yo!”

Nina Sky

Nina Sky is an American musical duo composed of identical twins Nicole and Natalie Albino.

The single “Move Ya Body” was released on April 27, 2004 and reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. By July 17, “Move Ya Body” had gone to the top 5 on both sides of the Atlantic and had also reached the top 5 of a world combined R&B chart based on the US, UK, Germany, France and Australia.

The song had also reached the top 50 of the Australian charts.

RISE Dance & Music Revolution A special choreographed performance designed to celebrate and commemorate 30 Years of Phoenix Pride. RISE features local professional dance groups, female and male impersonation, fantastic live vocals and DJ music. RISE will highlight the significance of the Gay community influence in setting trends for popular music over the last 4 decades since the beginning of the Gay revolution in 1969.

Production by: Wet Dog Promotions & Epik Dance Company

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Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Joan Jett’s icon status as a pop culture symbol of what women can achieve continues to grow throughout the world. “Fit To Be Tied” is Joan’s first greatest hits CD, (out on Mercury) to the delight of all her fans. With a new Joan Jett and the Blackhearts album due on Warners in the fall, a Runaways retrospective due, and a role in the film “Boogie Boy” by Pulp Fiction alums Craig Hamann and Roger Avary, Joan Jett is poised on a unique historic moment to honor her past and celebrate her future.

Joan, perhaps the first female artist to own her own record label, has expanded that part of her universe by joining forces with her original record company, Mercury/Universal, to distribute Blackheart Records through a major label for the first time and to revitalize the already impressive catalog sales of The Runaways, by retooling and re-configuring the works of Mercury’s original “bad girl” rock & roll band.

Hello Hollywood Hello Hollywood is a dedicated and talented alternative / rock / pop band out of Peoria, Arizona. The band is comprised of Mike Wolf (vocals), Steven Simpson (guitar / backups), Kevin Murphy (bass / backups), Jeremy Jones (guitar), and Dan Beauvais (drums). Although the band has only been around a little over a year, they have stood through the tests of the music industry, member changes, and much much more.

Past shows have found them sharing the stage with popular and successful rock acts including The Maine, The Cab, The Summer Set, A Change of Pace, and The Higher. With the help of producers Matt Grabe (The Maine, A Rocket To The Moon, The Summer Set) and Dan Parker (A Change Of Pace), these guys are destined for success.

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FESTIVAL STAGE SUNDAY, APRIL 18TH, 2010 Terri Nunn & Berlin Nunn joined the New Wave, techno-pop band Berlin in 1979, but temporarily left the band the following year to pursue an acting career. In 1981, Nunn rejoined the group as the lead vocalist and would soon forge her recording career with the band. Nunn’s greatest success with Berlin was the topselling single “Take My Breath Away”, the love theme from the film Top Gun, which reached the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Other popular songs voiced by Nunn include “Sex (I’m A ...)”, “The Metro”, “You Don’t Know”, “No More Words”, and “Masquerade”.

Hot Birds & the Chili Sauce This band is all about the live show! With hard hittin’ funk grooves, in-your-face vocals, show-stopping choreography, and some of the valley’s most talented players, this band is positioned to show the world a thing-or-two!!!

HBCS has played for packed houses around the valley, opened for the legendary Gil-Scott Heron, is scheduled to play the Phoenix Pride Festival & The McDowell Mountain Music Festival, and is now scheduling national tours for the upcoming summer festival season.

Liquid Blue Liquid Blue is an independent recording and touring act based in San Diego, California. Featuring Scott Stephens and the sensational BlueGirls trio, the seven-member act has performed in more than 100 countries on 7 continents a world record.

The nomadic troop has performed over 1500 shows and has been featured on the covers of Entertainer Magazine, New Music Weekly and American Entertainment Magazine. Numerous Awards include “America’s Best Dance Band” and “America’s Best Independent Artist”. The Chinese Government invited the band to perform at the kick-off concert for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The performance was seen by millions worldwide.

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BISTRO Saturday, April 17th, 2010 Becky & T Band

12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Anamieke Quinn 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Chris Dallman

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Laura Sawosko

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Matt Annecharico Band

2:00 pm – 2:45 pm

Bridget Lyons Band

3:00 pm – 3:45 pm

Autumn Kramer Band

4:00 pm – 4:45 pm

Alisha LaFlamme 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm Guyton Maurice 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Kyle Shields

6:45 pm – 7:15 pm

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Sunday, April 18th, 2010 Kenny Thames Duo12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Mark Hofgard New Age

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The Kirsten & Rick Show

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Johanna Chase Trio

2:00 pm – 2:45 pm

Nick Tarr Mad Hatter Tea Party

3:00 pm – 3:20 pm

Skit/Contest Futurekind

3:30 pm – 4:15 pm

Pauline Pisano

4:15 pm – 5:00 pm

Angie Evans

5:00 pm – 5:45 pm

Ritchie Rhinehardt 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Mary Godfrey & Gail Phoenix

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PRIDE COMMUNITY

SATURDAY Hosted by Afeelya Bunz and Micheal Weakley

Arizona Heatwave 1:30pm, Country Line Dance

Jessica the Songstress 1:00pm, Song/Dance

Charlie’s Cloggers 1:45pm, Country Clogg Dance

Kass McPherson 1:30pm, Comedian

DSQ 2:00pm, Performance

The Unknown 2:00pm, Performance Afeelya Bunz 3:00pm, Variety Hour

SWAY Bottle Model Search Finals Live Competition 3:00pm

6X 4:00pm, Hip Hop/Rap

NTUIT 4:00pm, R&B/Song/Dance

Kyle Shields 4:15pm, Dance

Sia 4:15pm, Latin Song/Dance

Voices of the Desert 4:30pm, Choir

Bailando por un Sueno 4:30pm, Song/Dance/Performance

Boys R Us 5:00pm, Performance

Idol Hour 5:00pm Featuring Community Idol Winners

1N10 6:00pm, Performance Kings of the Night 7:00pm, Performance

Mister & Miss Phoenix Gay Pride 6:00pm, Performance

SUNDAY Hosted by Barbra Seville and Micheal Weakley

Phoenix Follies 6:30pm, Performance

Michael Adiar & the Rhythm Section 1:00pm, Retro/R&B

DANCE PAVILION Saturday ALL DAY DANCE/TOP 40 12-3pm DJ Domenica 3-6pm DJ Tsunami 6-9pm DJ Mic Mixxers

Sunday BIG Country Line-Dance Day & En Fuego Noche’ Latino 12-3pm DJ Delicious – Country/Pop 3-6pm DJ Urban – Country/Pop 6-9pm DJ Melo and Tranz – Latin/Dance April 2010

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OUTRAGEOUS! OUTRAGEOUS! Unfair and unbalanced. We decide.

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Millions Report “Census Too Hard.” Many Fail

WASHINGTON D.C. – Ten simple questions made the 2010 Census the easiest ever.

Still, over 25 million Americans received an “F” filling out the questionnaire attempting to count every man, woman and child in the USA. Experts blame the poor showing on stupidity.

“Spock” Hathaway of Valdosta, Georgia answered Question Six: “What is this person’s race?” he answered, “I’m actually from the planet Pandora. What you’re seeing living here in my trailer park is actually my avatar.”

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The US government uses the census to determine population and gather demographic data. This reflects in legislative representation, too. An anonymous questionnaire returned from Illinois reported only one person living in the residence, but that wasn’t counting anywhere from twelve to sixteen bodies buried under the crawlspace of the house.

Horace Ann Woolbright of Amarillo, Texas complained of the high degree of difficulty. “It was too hard. They were askin’ all kinds of crazy shit.

Like what is the full legal name and current address of the person I lost my virginity to, how many times have I had VD, is my cat a ANY RESEMBLANCE THE TRUTH IS TRAGICALLY ACCIDENTAL registered voter, did I ever workTO at Cracker One census official complained, “Come on, Barrel. Shit like that. Or that’s what it people. It’s not a test. This is not quantum seemed like to me.” physics. It’s a very simple form. And if you didn’t fill it out we’re going to hunt you down Woolbright is not alone. Many Americans if it takes a lifetime and you’ll spend the rest returned their Census form with a variety of your life in a prison camp somewhere in of answers and questions, too. Shirley Wyoming that’s so secret even we don’t know Garland of Cincinnati, Ohio wrote on the form, “I ride a red bicycle” and enclosed where it is. Nobody will know what happened to you and you’ll be counting grains of sand ten Easter Seals and a stick of Juicy Fruit for the rest of your life.” chewing gum with her census. When Troy

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OUTRAGEOUS! Old Movie Star Dies.

Nobody Cares.

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HOLLYWOOD – The stars above TinselTown dimmed just slightly when Blossom O’Connor, radio, motion picture, television and recording artist and entertainer, passed away at age 109. The once much-loved madcap star died at the Motion Picture Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, CA, where she was a resident since 1968.

Paramount, Columbia, United Artists, Warner Brothers and MGM studios can’t find any of her films in their vaults, although one copy of the 1939 musical comedy, Here Come the Nazis! was seen at a 99 Cent Only store in Tarzana, California last year.

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TV and film historian Leonard Maltin commented, “Blossom never even made it onto The Love Boat or Fantasy Island.

She couldn’t even make it onto The New Hollywood Squares.”

“Apparently Blossom was a huge star in the 30s, 40s and 50s,” said Turner Classic ANY RESEMBLANCE TO THE TRUTH IS TRAGICALLY ACCIDENTAL Movies motion picture expert Robert The perky O’Connor who sang the spritely, Osborn. “She starred in Hey Nonny, Nonny “Oodles of Noodles” in 1942 recorded one and Nobody Rides For Free as well as the short lived NBC TV series in 1950, I Like last Holiday album in 1968 as her career waned called, “By Myself, All Alone on Trixie about a nutty blonde married to a Christmas Eve with No Friends or Money” Polish accordion player. Sadly, the series was canceled after one episode when Lucille before she retired in 1969.

Ball burst on the scene with the classic hit, I Love Lucy about a crazy redhead married A memorial service will be held at her star to a Cuban bandleader. None of Blossom’s on the Hollywood Walk of Fame if anyone films have ever been screened on TCM. can find it.

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OUTRAGEOUS! “Dang!” AZ State Proposes Redneck Tax

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PHOENIX – Desperate to raise tax revenue while facing a huge budget shortfall, Arizona’s legislators are discussing creative new ways to pull in desperately needed funds to fill the state’s coffers.

Biltmore or the Sam Hughes neighborhood in Tucson, we think it’s really more fair and further reaching to tax the hayseeds, bumpkins and local yokels who deserve it.

People Gov. Brewer might know. So why not just tax the stupid people?”

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At a cost of $2.3 million, a study group One effective measure is to create the contracted by the state found that a 15% tax “Assessment for the Culturally Uninitiated” ANY TO THE TRUTHassessed IS TRAGICALLY alsoRESEMBLANCE known as the “Redneck Tax.” for one year to ACCIDENTAL everyone attending a NASCAR event at Firebird or Phoenix Legislators think that if this tax is levied International Raceway, men who pee on on the hundreds of thousands of the state’s ignoramuses the government’s pocketbook the same tree as their dog, drivers who use a rag for a gas cap, people who burn their will be filled in no time. yard rather than mow it, make homemade firecrackers, think WalMart is a big city, or “It makes perfect sense,” said the cultivated use CoolWhip containers as dinnerware and Sen. Ken Cheuvront (D-District 15).

“Instead of everybody having to shoulder think The Country Harvest Buffet is fine the burden and nickel and dimeing tax dining will put the state budget in the black with a generous surplus. payers living, say, in Paradise Valley, the

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Brent Corrigan

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e’s the Boy Next Door – with a wild streak. We only wish Brent Corrigan lived next door. Brent has created a niche for himself as a hugely popular star in Gay adult films since his teens. He’s gone on to appear in other movies including Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild! and Milk.

ION received an exclusive interview with the lickable and likable Brent where he discusses the real meat and potatoes behind his – uh, well – meat and potatoes. You’ll be surprised.

See Brent in person when he makes a celebrity appearance at Forbidden on Thursday, April 8 from 6-9 p.m. with the DVD release party of The Big Gay Musical! from Embrem Entertainment.

ION: What’s the best part of being “Brent Corrigan”?

Brent Corrigan: The best part of being Brent Corrigan is the position I am in to do more than what people expect of me. I know most anticipate I’ll hang back, shoot some porn, maybe get lucky with a role on an occasional queer indie film and laugh all the way to the bank. My hope is that from my place in society there is help I can provide; a role that I play in making our community a little better for my generation and the next one. Am I saying Brent Corrigan is going to change the world single handedly, absolutely not! I have faith that much of the gay community can recognize the value beyond my perch in the adult industry and what makes me “a person of note.” Ultimately, I guess I’m saying the best part of being me is that I’m fortunate that you want to talk to me so I can send a broader message about what people just see of me on the surface of things.

drawn to the fact that someone, or anyone, would actually want to watch me do such intimate acts on camera. But as I developed my first adult company and began to get in touch with the industry (including my fans and viewers) my reasoning for staying on and involved was drastically different. I direct and produce adult work today because I want to be part of that percentage of the industry that sets a good example for the community. I figured out for myself at 19 that this work could be just as titillating when produced under safe, comfortable circumstances. While, yes, it is adult, there are different degrees of objectification. What I work to do with my productions is reveal more of the models stepping foot in front of the camera, so share and reveal more of them than just the physical. I discovered the need to do this when I became cognizant of one the reasons fans and viewers gravitated so fervently toward me. I’m forthcoming and generous with all of myself. Not just the sexual aspect of my job. I share my thoughts, my interests and try to stay involved with politics and social issues.

ION: What turns you on?

BC: I love seeing people working together for the greater good of everyone; not just themselves. One example is how we rallied to protest the passing of Prop 8. Last year, something like 22,000 people showed up in San Diego

ION: How does it feel to be the object of lust for so many men worldwide?

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where I live to demonstrate peacefully and show the world we are here and not to be discarded. It was extremely exhilarating; and not in a way that a Pride parade is! It’s a shame we don’t have more direct and visual leadership in our plight for equality. It is there but so many don’t know where to find it. I get all of my up to date information at www.

EQCA.org and receive and read Geoff Kors’ e-mail notifications for all of the latest news, who’s the Executive Director. The community is our home and so many of us have immersed ourselves in it, but it’s not where the world begins and ends.

I love meeting people who know and recognize that there is a great big world out there; beyond the gayborhood and out of the club scene. A great day to me is sunshine and exploring a state park or enjoying an afternoon horseback riding. I live in San Diego and it’s an insult to Mother Nature not to get out and enjoy her good company regularly. I’ve been horseback riding since I was five and I have a horse in southern San Diego where I ride on the beach. This world is full of natural, breathtaking wonders and it’s a shame that as a society so many of us, particularly our young people, are embarrassingly out of touch with it. I’m big in to film and I have an insatiable appetite for it. I wish I had more time to attend film festivals. I wish I had more time to read. Because I work from home I rely on music to help move my day along. I love indie rock and folk music.

ION: Rumor is that you’re writing a book. Can you share what it’s about?

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BC: It’s not a rumor at all! I’ve been writing for a few months now, but we are taking it slower than originally anticipated. On the business side of things, when you release a book there are proper “seasons” to do so, to ensure that it doesn’t get lost and it is afforded the proper amount of attention it deserves. Because of this, it’s been a bit of a mad dash trying to get it done and worked out. Now that I know I have a little more time, I can relax a little bit and explore the the process of writing. The book isn’t meant to be an autobiography because, frankly, let’s be honest: at this time in my life I don’t think there is a whole lot of interest in my early years as a child. People are obviously very curious about my experiences growing up, getting into the adult industry, developing my own companies and of course the murder investigation and trial I was a witness in. Subject matter aside, I am working to write something that is intense but easy to read.

Thematically, it’s a little bit of a cautionary tale. Though predominately, it’s a story about one young man and his journey as he navigates a seemingly difficult and complex world.

ION: What would you like ION readers to know about you that might surprise them?

BC: A surprise is a very subjective thing.

Oh, I don’t know ... I think people are most surprised at how normal I am. I’m mentally and emotionally enduring. Sure, I have my goals and I daydream but I am sensible, realistic and unpretentious. Maybe there was a time when I wanted to be this great big star, which is partially why I was drawn to the adult industry – but now I see there is more to be had than just attention. I just wanted people to like me. For a long time I was

virtually invisible! I was a very unpopular kid growing up and thought I had more to offer.

I believe a lot of individuals who gravitate toward entertainment think they might relish in the attention. For me, this has become more about getting where I’m going next and not letting the adult, or even what acting I do accomplish, be all that defines me. When I deal with major misconceptions usually it’s the stereotypes that people have applied to adult stars and how in most ways, they don’t work with me. I’m proud of that.

ION: We hear that you’ve been involved in activist work lately. Tell us more.

BC: I keep involved and well informed with the marriage equality fight here in California.

Before Proposition 8 passed, I was working the trenches to reach the general public on a personal level to help educate and inform them about what voting NO on proposition 8 really meant. There was a lot of misinformation and lies that were created by the proponents of the proposition and they circulated madly. More recently and even more important, is the work I am doing with an organization called FUK!T. A controversial name for a controversial cause. It’s a safe sex awareness organization in Washington, D.C. that develops PSA’s on safe sex, informing and teaching people about risks of unsafe sex as well as how to properly protect yourself and roll on a condom. You’d be surprised at how few people know how to effectively use protection. Matthew Rush, a living adult icon today, is also involved with the organization.

Sadly, D.C. has the highest rate of HIV infection. The worst part is that we’ve seen an alarming spike in the 18-23 age range.

Everything I produce with my company is safe despite my arguably sordid background. I feel it’s my responsibility to the community and the young people to counteract a seemingly poor example I set by just participating in my early films. My one wish, however, is that there was a stronger sense of togetherness in the industry and gay community. I wish we would see more older gay men properly mentoring the youth they are involved with. Protecting yourself is a habit that has to be learned and used every single time. It’s extremely easy for older gentlemen to forget just how misguided an 18 year old boy can be in thinking nothing can hurt them. We all want to live long and flourish but we must adopt and maintain principles that can make that happen.

Together.

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BC: I see a lot of writing this summer.

That’s probably my biggest priority. I’m going to take in a road trip to The Redwoods of Northern California this summer and a camping trip in the Black Hills of Montana. I’m in talks to develop a talk show but we’ve only just begun development and you never really know with projects of the entertainment vein this early on. I’m shooting a film called Judas Kiss this August taking on one of the lead roles. All of this of course while running the new streaming website, my third adult company, at www.

TheNewBrentCorrigan.com. Long term? I’ve always liked the idea of pooling queer artists, photographers, writers and filmmakers of all walks of life and developing a place where they can come together and collaborate for the greater good of the scene. It’s something I would to be a part of but I wouldn’t want to attempt it all alone. I want to be one part of something that is much greater than myself, something that brings culture and the world to the community. Something of substance and intrigue.

ION: What advice would you give to young, Gay men?

BC: Define and develop yourself. Even if you don’t know what you want, just get in to everything. Be sure to maintain interests and hobbies, even if it’s just reading or playing pool. Go to school but don’t expect that to reveal for you what you want to do with your life. A degree is important but we all know it doesn’t automatically define who you are or what you are going to do. It doesn’t even guarantee you a job these days! Never forget that there is so much more to be had than a great paycheck and a good time.

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until you’re 20 before seriously taking on any possible adult aspirations. I wish I had.

A lot changes between 18 and 20. You’re just going to have to trust me on that one.

Don’t float through life and expect that you’re going to be just fine. Conserve water and try to remember to recycle - even if it’s just your plastic water bottles.

ION: You’re nothing if not controversial. From performing in adult films while underage, testifying in a scandalous murder trial, to having director Michael Lucas protest your appearance at the 2009 Gay VN Awards. What do you make of this? How do you stay centered today?

BC: I think you just have to be strong willed and determined not to let the little things stand in your way. If I was worried about what people thought of me, I would have left all of this behind when the truth about my age broke. I was under severe persecution.

The whole of the industry needed to believe that one minor single handedly created the situation that put it all in jeopardy – it was easier for them to pawn the responsibility of one adult company’s actions off on a single little boy. The producer of that first company released the content he had stockpiled of me, which was shot of me as a legal adult, with scathingly hurtful titles that will follow me for the whole of my life. Through it all, I learned the value of what matters most in life. There is a vocal minority that will try to tear you down. You can’t take what you read in comments or written on blogs online and invest much in it at all today. Of course, I had one or two mentors that, at the time, helped me hold things together. Unfortunately, today these people are no longer in my life. The point is, I attempted to surround myself with good influences that could brace and help me navigate tough times.

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“mainstream” movies of Gay interest, including the recently released picture, “The Big Gay Musical” in a brief, but pivotal role as an escort. Can you comment on this experience?

BC: My one scene in the movie was shot in an afternoon, so the experience itself was a bit frenzied. Mine was the last scene to film, on the last day of 28 days of production I think. Everyone was warn ragged, which is completely understandable on a picture like that. What was most rewarding was getting a chance to meet actors Daniel Robinson, Joey Dudding, The writer and producer Fred Caruso and director Casper Andreas.

Considering my background and my usual mode and genre in film; it’s very easy for other actors and people in production to warrant discrimination against me. The cast and particularly Fred and Casper were extremely professional and treated me as an equal. They embraced me as one of their own; even if I was only incorporated at the

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very tail end of the shoot. I’ve found on a few of the mainstream films I have worked on now how prevalently curious these actors are in what it’s like working on my side of the industry. It sort of gives me a feeling of validity though I know there are so few similarities that can be drawn between queer indie cinema and the adult industry.

ION: If you were a superhero, what would your superpowers be?

BC: To heal people on a widespread scale, but I would want to be able to do so without recognition. Oh, sure, it would be amazing to be able to turn invisible, fly or even shape shift into all kinds of animals. I fail to see how fulfilling those things would be in the end! I have always felt the need to make a positive impact on the world. I guess I’m going about it a strange way; working in the adult industry, playing hustlers in Big Gay Musicals and writing trashy beach novels.

ION: Can I kiss you when we meet?

BC: I’ll reserve a plot of prime real estate for you on my right cheek. I’m a good boy!

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(602) 277-9373

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Bar 1 Babylon Showclub

3708 E N.Van 16th St. - Phoenix 3613 Buren, Phoenix, AZ‎

(602) 306-1000‎ 266-9001 (602)

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7125 N. E. 5th Scottsdale 3702 16thAve. St. -- Phoenix

(480) 266-9001 945-9028 (602)

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4428 N. 7th Ave. - Phoenix 7125 E. 5th Ave. - Scottsdale

(602) 200-9154 (480) 945-9028

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2140 E. McDowell Rd. - Phoenix 4428 N. 7th Ave. - Phoenix

(602) 244-9943 (602) 200-9154

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Dick’s Cabaret Club Vibe

727 W. Camelback Rd. - Phoenix (602) 265-0224 2140 E. McDowell Rd. - Phoenix (602) 244-9943 1028 E. Indian School Rd. - Phoenix (602) 277-7729 727 W. Camelback Rd. - Phoenix (602) 265-0224 Every Thursday starting January 11th - Mill Ave. in Tempe 1028 E. Indian School Rd. - Phoenix (602) 277-7729 1440 E Indian School Rd. - Phoenix (602) 234-1654 3702 N. 7th St. - Phoenix (602) 212-9888 401 W. Clarendon Ave. - Phoenix (602) CLARENDON 3432 E. Illini Rd. - Phoenix (602) 274-DICK 3031 E. Indian School Rd. - Phoenix (602) 224-9977 1517 S Black Canyon Hwy - Phoenix 3702 N. 7th St. - Phoenix

(602) 271-9011 (602) 212-9888

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Flex Private Men’s Club Cruisin’ 7th

Forbidden Dick’s Cabaret

6820 E. 5th Ave. - Scottsdale 3432 E. Illini Rd. - Phoenix

forbiddenaz.com (602) 274-DICK

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Harley’s The Door Bistro

1126 N. Scottsdale Rd. - Tempe

(480) 967-DOOR

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icepics videobar Forbidden

3108 Rd. - Phoenix 6820 E. E. McDowell 5th Ave. - Scottsdale

(602) 267-8707 forbiddenaz.com

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Incognito Homme

2424 E. Camelback Thomas Rd.Rd. - Phoenix 138 W. - Phoenix

(602) 955-9805 266-0875

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Karamba icepics videobar

1724 3108 E. McDowell Rd. - Phoenix

(602) 254-0231 267-8707

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Incognito Kobalt

2424 N. E. Central ThomasAve. Rd. -- Phoenix Phoenix 3110

(602) 955-9805 264-5307

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Karamba Nu Towne

1724 E E.Van McDowell Rd.Phoenix, - Phoenix 5002 Buren St, AZ‎

(602) 267-9959 254-0231 (602)

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Kobalt OZ

3110 W. N. Central - Phoenix 1804 BethanyAve. Home Rd. - Phoenix

(602) 242-5114 264-5307 (602)

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OZ Paradise Adult Boutique

1804 W. Bethany Home Rd. - Phoenix 130 W. Osborn Rd. - Phoenix

(602) 242-5114 (602) 266-5869

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1560 E. Osborn Rd. - Phoenix 1560 E. Osborn Rd. - Phoenix

(602) 266-0477 (602) 266-0477

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4132 E. McDowell Rd. - Phoenix 4132 E. McDowell Rd. - Phoenix

(602) 275-3509 (602) 275-3509

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Roscoe’s Velocity

3114 E. Cactus Rd. - Phoenix 3600 N. 2nd Ave. - Phoenix 4129 N. 7th Ave. - Phoenix 15615 N. Cave Creek Rd. - Phoenix 4531 N. 7th St. - Phoenix 4129 N. 7th Ave. - Phoenix 15615 N. Cave Creek Rd. - Phoenix 4531 N. 7th St. - Phoenix 2303 E. Indian School Rd. - Phoenix

(602) 493-0355 (602) 604-4900 (602) 248-8559 (602) 867-2463 (602) 285-0833 (602) 248-8559 (602) 867-2463 (602) 285-0833 (602) 956-2885

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2303 E. Indian School Rd. - Phoenix 801 N. Arizona Ave. - Chandler

(602) 956-2885 (480) 857-3088

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4301 N. 7th Ave. - Phoenix 4301 N. 7th Ave. - Phoenix

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Amsterdam

Amsterdam’s Signature Night Happy Hour 4-7pm

FRIDAY

Dance - No Cover! $3 Smirnoff cocktails until Mid.

Arts, Industry & ION VIP Night 1/2 price drinks *KARAOKE*

Apollo’s

Comedy Clips 6pm Karaoke 9pm

$1 Bud Light Drafts 2-8p Karaoke 9pm

$1 Bud Light Drafts 2-8p Male Strippers 10:30pm

Babylon

Friday 10pm - 2am Pandemonium with Pandora

Saturday Babylon Boys!

Dance party and contests

Sunday Sexy Salsa lessons with Sal Monella!

Bar 1

Friday Happy Hour 4-7p 10a-4p $1.75 well/ bud draft

Saturday $2 dom bottle 6-9p 10a-4p $1.75 well/ bud draft

Shirtless Sun $1.25 Bud drft 10a-4p $1.75 well/ bud draft

BS West

FUBAR with Elements 9:45p $5 you call it drink & $3 beers

2-4-1 everything all night Go-go dancers - A new tradition

Karaoke 9pm $1 Miller Lite drafts

Charlie’s

$3 pitchers/2-4-1 well/dom 2-7p $1 Happy Hour 7-9p/Afterhours

$3 pitch./2-4-1 well/dom 12-7p $1 Happy Hour 7-9p/Afterhours

Volleyball 4-7pm, NEW 3-4-1 $3 Long Islands, $3 pitchers

Cruisn’ 7th

Fridays $2.50 well & domestic 2-7pm

Saturday $2.50 well & domestic 2-7pm

Sundays $2.50 well & domestic 2-7pm

Dick’s Cabaret

2-4-1 VIP Dances 7pm ‘til 9pm

Off the Hook Tons of Prizes & Giveaways

2-4-1 Cover Charge, Dances & VIP Wristbands

EZ Happy Hour 4-6:30pm 2-4-1 well, draft, beer & marg.

EZ Happy Hour 4-6:30pm 2-4-1 well, draft, beer & marg.

Uncorked Sundays 50% off bottles of wine

Forbidden

Fresh Fridays Red Cup Party w/ refills all night

The Barbra Seville Show DJ Dancing

Sports Beer Bust Food specials Happy Hour

icepics

MEAT - Go Go Boys/Strippers $3 Wells, $4 Lng Isl., $2 Dom.

The Follies 10pm Great SKYY Drink Specials

Legendary Show Tunes Sunday $3 Wells/ $1.50 Drafts

The Leathermen

Velocity 10:30p - 1:30a

Cruisin’ 7th | Plazma 4:30p - 7:00p | 10:30p - 1:30p

Velocity 9:00p - 11:00p

Karamba

Fridays $4 Pitchers

Saturdays $4 Pitchers

Sundays with Galilea $3 pitchers

R Maizie’s

Happy Hour 3-6pm Everyday

Happy Hour Brunch 9a-2p 3-6pm Everyday

Brunch All Day

R Mi Patio

Fridays $1.25 Margaritas on the rocks

Saturdays $1.25 Margaritas on the rocks

Sundays $1.25 Margaritas on the rocks

R My Florist Cafe

Fridays $1.25 Margaritas on the rocks

Saturdays $1.25 Margaritas on the rocks

Sundays $1.25 Margaritas on the rocks

Nu Towne

Fridays 9pm Mike’s in the House Pool Tour.

Saturdays Hot Men Hot Music & $1.25 shot special

Sundays 2pm-2am Our Famous $1 Beer Bust/BBQ

Pumphouse II

Bottoms Up Fridays 2-4-1 all drinks

Hot Bodz Male Revue Hosted by Savannah

Sundays Happy Hour All Day!

The Rock

Karaoke @ 10 Poker @ 7 $5 Martinis 7pm-midnight

Diamond Dolls Mya McKenzie $4 Bomber/$3.50 3 Olive Drinks

Rock your Funday Sunday Tea dance, DJ, specials, food

R Roscoe’s*

All Star Grill Specials Great Happy Hour

All Star Grill Opens at 11am

$8 Sunday Brunch $8 Long Island Pitchers

R Switch

Fridays Open from 11am-Midnight

Saturday Open from 11am-Midnight

Sundays Open from 11am-Midnight

R Ticoz

Fridays Open from 11am-Midnight

Saturday $1 brunch drinks Open from 11am-Midnight

Sundays $1 brunch drinks Open from 11am-Midnight

Fridays Events TBA Outrageous Happy Hour 1-8pm

Saturday Events TBA Outrageous Happy Hour 1-8pm

Sundays Beer Bust 16oz. Bud & Bud Light Draft

R FEZ

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Martinis & Manicures $5 Martinis

MONDAY

Arts, Industry & ION VIP Night 1/2 price drinks

College Night 1/2 price drinks with student ID

Divas Live! $3 Diva Shots during the show

All Day All Night 2 for 1 U Call-It Open-Close

‘Tini Tuesdays 2-4-1 Call Martinis Open-Close

Happy Hour 8am-8pm $2.75 well & dom.

Karaoke 9:30pm Happy Hour 8-8 $2.75 well/dom

Monday Martini Madness w/ the Babylon Boys!

Tuesday 8pm - 2am $5 U-Call-It, Babylon Boys!

Wednesday 8pm - 2am 2-4-1, Babylon Boys!

Thursday 8pm - 2am Babylon Boys!

Monday $1 Bud Lt. Drft 4-cl.

10a-4p $1.75 well/ bud draft

KAROKE $2.50 wel, dom 10a-4p $1.75 well/ bud draft

$1 OFF in your undies/leather 10a-4p $1.75 well/ bud draft

Thursday 2-4-1 U Call It 4p- cl 10a-4p $1.75 well/ bud draft

W.H.O.R.E. Service Industry $2 dom $3 well $4 bombers

Community Benefit/Fundraiser Book you event @ bswest.com

2-4-1 All Day and All Night A valley tradion!

Karaoke 9pm $2 drafts

Underwear Party 8-cl 1/2 price 2-8pm $3 pitch. 2-4-1 well/dom

2-8p $3 pitch./2-4-2 well/dom 8p-Close 2-4-1 cocktails/dom

2-8p $3 pitch./2-4-1 well/dom 8p-close $3 Pinnacle

2-4-1 All Day! Cocktails and beer

Mondays 2-4-1 Well 7pm-9pm

Tuesdays 2-4-1 Well 7pm-9pm

Wednesdays 2-4-1 Well 7pm-9pm

Thursdays 2-4-1 Well 7pm-9pm

2-4-1 Cover Charge, Dances, VIP Wristbands

Amateur Night Starts at 10pm

S.I.N. Bring Your Dancer ID and get VIP Pricing

Hot Studs All Night Long $5.00 Off with VIP Keychain

M3 Mondays 2-4-1 signature margaritas

Svedka Tuesdays $5 Svedka Tuesdays

Late Night EZ Hour 10-mid 2-4-1 well, draft, bottle & marg.

Late Night EZ Hour 2-4-1 well, draft, bottle & marg.

Closed Mondays Open Tuesday-Sunday 4p-2a

Happy Hour 3-7pm Karaoke w/ Brad 9pm

Happy Hour 3-7pm Showroom Trivia 7pm

Inferno Party 18+ Hotspot

Comedy Night 2-4-1 well / beer (8p-2a)

Mustache Ride First Tuesday 2-4-1 well / beer

Karaoke $4 martinis & Lng Isl. $3 Well/$2 Domestic Bottle

HOT ASS Best ass wins $100 2-4-1 well / beer (8p-2a) Cruisin’ 7th 10:30p - 12:30p

Charlie’s 10:00p- 1:00a

Thursdays with Susanna $2 drinks all night

Closed

Tejano Tuesdays $2 Drinks All Night

$3 Bistro Burgers $10.00 off of all Bottled Wines

Tuesday Night Fish & Chips Wednesday BBQ Short Ribs Selected Beers $3 Starts @ 5pm Selected Beers $3 Starts @ 5pm

Happy Hour 3-6pm Everyday

Mondays $1.25 Margaritas on the rocks

Tuesdays $1.25 Margaritas on the rocks

Wednesdays $1.25 Margaritas on the rocks

Thursdays $1.25 Margaritas on the rocks

Mondays $1.25 Margaritas on the rocks

Tuesdays $1.25 Margaritas on the rocks

Wednesdays $1.25 Margaritas on the rocks

Thursdays $1.25 Margaritas on the rocks

Get Your Wood Here!

2x4 happy hour all day/night

Bust a Beer Nut $1 draft & $1 hot nuts

Wednesdays $3 well margaritas 9pm-2am

Singin in the shower w/ Mr. Karaoke 8pm-mid

Mondays 2-4-1 7-close

Tuesdays Dart tournament

Wednesdays 2-4-1 well & domestic

Hot Bodz Male Revue Hosted by Savannah

Lady’s Night Free pool $1 Miller Lite Drft, $4.50 Bomb.

Guys Night Out Happy hour all day long

Industry Night $2 Well & Domestic $3 Bombs

Poker Night $3.50 Long Islands $1 Off Draft Pitchers

Monday Pool Tournament

2 for Tuesdays 2-4-1 drinks all day

Wednesday All Day Happy Hour

Thursdays 2-4-1 7pm

Mondays Open from 11am-Midnight

Tuesdays Open from 11am-Midnight

Wednesdays Open from 11am-Midnight

Thursdays Open from 11am-Midnight

Mondays Open from 11am-Midnight

Tuesdays 11am-Midnight

Wednesdays 11am-Midnight

Thursdays 11am-Midnight

Mondays Underwear Night 8-2a Outrageous Happy Hour 1-8pm

Tuesdays $1 Bud Beer Bust 8-2 Wednesdays 2-4-1 8pm-2am Outrageous Happy Hour 1-8pm Outrageous Happy Hour 1-8pm

Wednesdays with Diamond $2 Drinks All Night

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It’s Pride! And we love a parade! Throw in a some floats with drag queens, some go-go boys, and politicians waving from convertibles followed by a tip-top festival with great entertainment and vendors selling anything they can slap a rainbow on and – voilá – you’ve got Gay Pride!

But I still miss the porn stars.

Good news, my lushes! Amsterdam has just opened a VIP room called “Rare” with former ‘Dam doorman, the charming Nicholas manning the booze and the seltzer bottles on weekends. The specialties are vintage cocktails like a Vodka Stinger, Aviator and a Sidecar. But, Nicky, darling, can you make me a Pink Squirrel? How I look forward to a revival of a more elegant way of life. Tell Nicholas that Addison sent you. And ask for a Pink Squirrel, sister.

A Saturday night at Charlie’s is always a hoot and a holler. Our Councilman Tom Simplot discussed politics with pal State Senator Ken Cheuvront (not really. But I want you to believe your elected officials are always working for you.) Greg Early and my new crush Kevin Axe accompanied them. Now if only Kevin knew that.

The Arizona Republic’s Senior Features editor Stacy Sullivan was armwrestling me for bruschetta with caviar from Cheuvront’s and I pinched blue-eyed darling’s Matthew Bowman’s flank steak at Ticoz’ booth. My Florist Café’s eye-catching manager Keith Lukasavage and his sig-o, the lovely Rachel Walker sampled canapés while enjoying a little chardonnay, which did not come from a box. Why don’t they have an event like that in Haiti, or in Chile?

Word at the Capitol is that the the handsome Kobalt bartender Travis Edwards may throw his hat in the ring in the race for the Arizona State Legislature for District 15. He’s smart, good looking, and I have every confidence in Travis, even though I was told he once slammed his own head in a car door without suffering any long term effects. Outside of wanting to get into

The Devoured Culinary Classic at the Phoenix Art Museum was a hit, even though David Smith had to restrain me from stealing a Waterford vase from an unmanned vintners booth before closing and after I drank several glasses of Pinot something-or-other and gobbled down more Key Lime Tarts than I care to admit.

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politics. And he’s so darn cute!

I can’t wait about hear his platform – shoes, that is!

From the he-mail bag: Here’s a reminder from your dentist always to remember to floss while you’re drinking.

Looks like Borat’s distant cousin Jamie Hamilton sailed from Auckland to Sydney with Atlantis Cruises via the Holland America Rotterdam dubbed “The Vomitdam” after a particularly seasickening crossing.

Take a look. Take a good, long, hard look. You know, boys, nothing says “Hot Gay Vacation” to me like a neon green single on an Atlantis cruise. No, I am not making this up. And here’s an actual, unretouched photo of Jamie proving that he can rock out with his cock-tail out.

Even if he has to leave the country and go to another hemisphere to do it. Snap, girlfriend! Special thanks to our reader Chris Ries for this submission. Keep ‘em coming, fans!

Congratulations to the Party Penguin of the Month, LeRoy Eswonia! Part of Phoenix Hellraiser’s Flag Football, LeRoy’s also an athletic supporter! He’s pictured here at a recent fundraiser at Charlie’s for the Hellraiser’s new Phoenix Hoops GLBT Basketball League, where he dressed like a streetwalker and pranced around in women’s clothing to raise money. Now that’s dedication! If not good taste. I 128

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would’ve never worn that top with those tights.

We’ll see you at Pride! And remember, Pride is a personal commitment. It’s an attitude which separates excellence from mediocrity. And it lasts all year long. Not just for a weekend, poppets.

Diamonds are forever.

And so are pictures of your friends in a singlet or something else they might not published for everyone to see. That’s why you should do it. Do it now. Send me those pictures and other scandalizing news you think I should know about to RumorHound@aol.com.

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Aries Mar. 21 - Apr. 20

Look in the mirror and tell me what you see. Need a hint? You are a vibrant, caring human being. Much like Tori Spelling. If this is your birthday month, remember to count your blessings. And your pennies.

And nickels. And dimes. And then you can splurge! But don’t go overboard.

Taurus Apr. 21 - May 20

The grass actually is greener on your side of the fence. So tell the kids to get off your lawn. If it’s your birthday month, take time to smell the roses on your side of the fence, too. And tiptoe through the tulips.

Take your time.

Gemini May 21 - June 21

You’re a little bit loonier than usual this month. Frankly, it has more than a few of us baffled. Pay attention. Try to stay focused and on track. Organizing your underwear drawer is a good start.

Cancer June 22 - July 22

The best advice for you is to go home and listen to Duran Duran’s Greatest Hits over and over. See if you can make any sense out of “Hungry Like the Wolf” and let us know. It’ll keep you busy in the meantime.

Leo July 23 - Aug. 22

You’ve got a Sagittarius that’s been in your hair for weeks now. Sit down. Be calm. Look them in the eye and say, “Just stop it.” See how easy that was? Problem solved.

Virgo Aug. 23 - Sep. 22

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for guidance. Consider your answers carefully. But tell that Aries that shirt really isn’t right for them.

Libra Sep. 23 - Oct. 22

Yes. No. Maybe. You’ll find yourself saying that a lot this month. Just for kicks, turn one of those “No’s” into a “Yes.” You’ll be pleasantly surprised at the outcome. Very pleasantly surprised.

Scorpio Oct. 23 - Nov.23

The look on your face when you get a big surprise this month from an Aquarian will be priceless. Make sure someone has a camera to capture the moment. And smile.

Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 23

You might want to put the brakes on something you thought was “full steam ahead.” It’s just a hunch. It’ll pay off in the long run. Be patient.

Capricorn Dec. 23 - Jan. 20

Now, honestly. What would you do with a pony if you had one? Something you always thought you wanted ends up being not such a good idea. And vice-versa.

You’ll be amazed what it turns out to be, too.

Aquarius Jan. 21 - Feb. 19

Mind your p’s and q’s. Dot your i’s and cross your t’s. It’s not as hard as you think it is. But attention to detail is a plus this month. I said, “Pay attention!” That’s better.

Pisces Feb. 20 - Mar. 20

Hey, foxy! Your savoir-faire carries you through the month. That and a really good hairdo. Remember to give away two compliments for every one that you receive. It’s good for your karma and will keep you in check.

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