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By Steven O. Evans, PhD Happy June and Pride Month!

Why do we celebrate Pride? Why the festivals and parties and events? I hope we take a step back and see this month as also a time to be proud of all areas of our lives.

Yes, we have come a long way to fight discrimination.

And we are still working to be seen as “normal.” Many places around the world do not have the freedoms that we have. Take this month to reflect on those freedoms to express who we are.

But also take that pride and expand it across all areas of your life. Take pride in your work and career. Be a responsible employee, show up on time, complete your responsibilities, and be a team player.

Take pride in your relationships. Love your partner unconditionally. Accept your family for who they are, if you want them to accept you. Be kind to your friends and be the friend you want them to be.

Take pride in your home or where you live. My mother always said, regardless of your income, there’s no excuse not to have a clean home. Take pride in your car, if you have one. Wash it, clean it, and take care of the investment.

Take pride in what you say. Don’t be on social media complaining about everything in the world that you can’t change and neither will your post. Do stand up for the causes you believe in. But pick your battles in life. Sometimes, you have to get down off the cross, someone else needs the wood.

And most of all, take pride in your own happiness. You only go around once in life. You have to own your own joy and peace. Take this pride month to let go of any bitterness, resentment, or anger, so you can be proud every day of the successful life for which you are working so hard.

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he rooms are dark, but not so dark that you can’t get a drink. The air smells like alcohol, and your drink is cold. On a crowded night, you’re likely to accidentally (or maybe not-so-accidentally) touch other partiers. But the backbone of the sensory experience of a Friday night at Eagle Wilton Manors is the music.

DJ Mogote Coyote (Mogote rhymes with Coyote) spins at Eagle and quickly became a fan favorite. He’s been here about 15 years after growing up in New Mexico.

“I wanted to leave my hometown of Albuquerque to live in a bigger, gayer city,” Coyote, whose real name is Jason

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Gonzales, told OutClique. “Being that Fort Lauderdale was in the tropics, that solidified my decision to move here. I was also blessed enough to have a job offer from my brother-from-another-mother, Dr. Will Richardson, a dermatologist who started his own practice about six months before I moved here. He was integral in my relocation and I will always be grateful for that. I moved here on June 17, 2007.”

When Coyote was 20, he discovered raves and the lifestyle that comes with it.

“I discovered Paul Van Dyke, Armand Van Helden, Steve

Lawler, and Danny Tenaglia on my own. I lived for trance music, but through that process, I discovered House music as well.”

is at Eagle, and that it was more of an underground vibe. I began seeking out and finding more driving and progressive tech houses.”

The musical journey coincided with his personal journey.

Mogote Coyote is a cool stage name with a cool story.

“I came out of the closet as a gay man when I was 22 and discovered the gay dance clubs in Albuquerque. I made friends quickly in the scene, and was soon invited to attend my first circuit party: White Party Palm Springs 2001. That weekend changed my life forever. I have chills right now just thinking about it. I never felt so liberated and ‘part of’ a greater community who embraced me for everything I was.

Every party was mind-blowingly amazing, unlike anything I’d ever experienced before. The music was different from what I was used to hearing at raves. It was different than what was being played at the gay club in Albuquerque. I couldn’t get enough of that music and it wasn’t easy to find in Albuquerque. I embarked on this gay dance circuit boy journey with my second boyfriend and long-time friend, Tom Rice. We both decided to do as many circuit parties and gay dance events as we could that year, and each year following for as long as we could.”

“I used to just go by my regular name, DJ Jason Gonzales.

People would tell me all the time that I needed a ‘cool DJ name,’ but I never thought it was necessary. When I decided to make a comeback, I came up with Mogote Coyote.

Mogote is a little village in Southern Colorado. It’s an area that was settled by my great-grandma and granddaddy Gonzales before Colorado was a state. The old family homestead is still there where my Uncle John has lived off and on over the years. We used to go up there a few times a year on fishing, hunting, camping, and wood cutting trips throughout my childhood and into my adult years. It has a special place in my heart and only holds great memories.

Plus, it rhymes with ‘coyote.’ Coyote, being a species of canine native to North America and closely related to the wolf, only smaller and less aggressive, seemed appropriate for me and also played into the whole bear/wolf/pup/otter scene in a way. The coyote is more of an outsider, doesn’t really fit into that scene, but still feels welcome, which is symbolic of where I am and my place in all of it. There’s also something cartoonish about that name. I’m a big fan of Looney Tunes and the Wile E. Coyote and Roadrunner shows. They’re hilarious.”

Today his influences include Abel, Manny Lehman, Mike Cruz and more, and his vocal muses include Deborah Cox, Inaya Day,and Tamara Brown.

“There are so many more artists I haven’t mentioned here that were integral in my love for this craft. I’m grateful for all of them and the joy they bring to so many, including myself.”

Coyote’s first big engagement came in 2010 at Royal Palms.

“The managers at the time gave me the opportunity. They planned on doing a Sunday T-Dance every month at the resort. It was destined to be a success, they were the only gay guest resort on the beach at the time that had a full bar. Combine that with two pools in a location steps from the beach, and you’ve got a successful party. I attended the very first t-dance they had there after opening, and after listening to the music I knew in my heart of hearts that I could bring something special to this event.”

Once that gig ended, Coyote knew he had found his passion. All he needed now was another outlet. That happened when Eagle opened.

“I heard from a number of people how great the music

Coyote quickly found a following.

“I had guys coming up to me saying how refreshing it was to hear music that wasn’t typical of most other gay nightclubs. I get signals, gestures, and hand hearts from people on the dancefloor expressing their love for the music I play, as well as general compliments about the quality of the music.”

While the crowd feeds off his vibe, Coyote feeds off their energy too, and it makes for an amazing show.

“I have a lot of people out there who support me. My undying gratitude for them abounds. I am eternally grateful for all my supporters. I’m grateful to those who come out to dance when they know I’m playing. I’m grateful to those who never come out to see me, but always tell me they would if they didn’t go to bed so damn early. I’m grateful for all those who come out, have no idea who I am and don’t care, but dance to the music with their friends and have a good time. Thank you.”

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Dear Title Dad, Dear Community…

By Kevin Bubba Mr. Eagle WM 2022 Sponsored by Title Dad, Cory David, Mr. Eagle WM 2020/2021

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ello Readers and thank you for this opportunity, Dad. Since winning the title, Mr. Eagle Wilton Manors 2022, I would like to thank you for your warm embrace and love. Your support during my competition and during the first days of my title year has meant so much to me.

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This has been the most wonderful experience. I have learned so much recently hosting my first fundraiser and many more to come. I am here to understand where the community needs my support. I will continue to work hard and assist my Wilton Manors/Leather Community.

I often wondered, like most do where they work, what do they think of me? I look at the world a little differently than the hearing community. Sometimes my communication can get lost in translation. For example, when I’m reading someone’s lips, I might be smiling even though they are telling me a sad story.

My experience as an employee of Eagle Bar WM is that they inspire me, from the staff to the management. I have never been treated differently for being deaf and their encouraging nature is amazing. It has always felt like one big family. I saw that in Cory’s joy and it’s as clear now as it was then. It’s love that we all understand and we are all in this together. That’s where it begins and then branches out to our entire community.

I really do watch people’s body language. I read lips when they are talking and watch their facial expressions, which can also tell me a lot about the story. In the hearing world, people do this also - it’s a “subconscious support of language.”

Cory David is my Title Daddy. We first met in 2018. I remember I loved his smile, his great sense of humor, and playful personality. I never really realized that being deaf connected us in a special way. I know this might sound strange. Well not to us anymore, now knowing

that he lost his hearing at 17 in his left ear which is the same age I found my Language of Sign. We have a special bond and it’s something that connects us halfway between the hearing and the hearing-impaired worlds.

I remember seeing Cory wearing his Mr. Eagle WM Stole with pride, always saying hello, and being easy to relate to. I learned a lot watching him working for the community. I saw his motivation. He is now wanting to learn ASL (American Sign Language) and I have started to teach him to sign. In our first lesson, I taught him “I love you”.

I love and thank all of you.

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ryptocurrency is the hot new trend in investing, and much is still not understood about this buzzy, volatile digital payment system that does not rely on banks to verify transactions. This has created a fertile environment for scams.

Cryptocurrency is a form of digital money whereby encryption technology can enable anyone anywhere to send and receive payments. It does not exist in a physical form such as paper money, but as lines of computer code, supported by a decentralized computer system known as blockchain and stored in a “crypto wallet.” Bitcoin, developed in 2009, is the most popular form of cryptocurrency, available for purchase at tens of thousands of Bitcoin ATMs and increasingly accepted as payment in certain retail transactions.

Reports from victims of large financial losses to cryptocurrency related scams are skyrocketing. In 2021, BBB received more than 2,400 complaints with monetary losses of nearly $8 million involving cryptocurrency companies. BBB Scam Tracker reports tripled between 2019 and 2021, and reported losses tripled over the last two years.

Cryptocurrency accounted for the second highest scam losses reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2021, with losses of $750 million. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) also had a major increase in reports received and major increase in losses.

Cryptocurrency has some key traits that make it attractive to scammers: It is relatively unregulated and difficult to recoup once lost; it is wildly popular, and it is not well understood by the general public.

Many victims report that after purchasing cryptocurrency, they were directed to websites where they had to create an account in order to monitor their investments. But victims who want to withdraw their “earnings” are told they must contribute more money to cover taxes, commissions, or other fees. Ultimately, they can never withdraw money.

BBB Scam Tracker data shows that cryptocurrency scams most commonly originate on social media, with the FTC noting that 25% of crypto fraud reported in 2021 began on social media. Scammers may impersonate a victim’s friends to tell them about their success in crypto investing, or they may make Facebook posts promising big gains.

Cryptocurrency figures prominently in other scams as well. Law enforcement and BBB report that romance scammers have begun convincing their victims to invest in cryptocurrency via sophisticated fake apps, disappearing with the money when the victim attempts to withdraw proceeds. Law enforcement agencies have pursued cases involving large cryptocurrency losses and the use of cryptocurrency in criminal activity.

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PrEP is a medicine administered to prevent people from contracting the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

Injectable PrEP is an important tool in the effort to end the HIV epidemic by providing the first option to prevent HIV that does not involve taking a daily pill. Ten years after a PrEP single pill regimen was first introduced, this long-lasting PrEP injectable serves as a tremendous breakthrough medication. Injectable PrEP is a long-acting PrEP option available to patients who have issues with traditional daily pill regimens.

According to Sheryl Zayas, D.O., Medical Director, Primary Care Physician, “The simplification of doses to every two months is useful for individuals where adherence to daily medication has been a major challenge. It also offers an exciting way forward to a simpler and further effective HIV prevention method. Injectable PrEP aids with adherence.”

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epresentatives from AHF Argentina and partner organizations have been busy on the advocacy front in recent weeks with participation in two significant forums fighting infectious diseases in Latin America and beyond.

The two events in Buenos Aires included the presentation of a bill in Congress that seeks to reform the National AIDS Law of 1991 and the Regional Reunion of UNITE: Global Parliamentarians Network to End Infectious Diseases, where participants discussed a work plan for the eradication of infectious diseases by 2030.

During the four-day UNITE event earlier this month, AHF Argentina’s Dr. Miguel Pedrola spoke on the importance of implementing a new Global Public Health Convention to ensure the world is prepared to prevent and respond to the current and future pandemics.

“The global pandemic alert system is not fulfilling its function – it currently cannot react with the speed needed to address the risk of an epidemic in days versus weeks,” said Dr. Pedrola, Scientific Director for AHF’s Latin America and Caribbean Bureau. “Additionally, pandemic response

must correct, not accentuate, inequalities. Economic powers and narrow national interests cannot drive public health outcomes. We must see a political tipping point where countries ensure transparency, accountability, and cooperation in all aspects of infectious disease outbreaks.”

Both events signified the need for reform and action to combat infectious diseases. This was the fourth time the “HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STI and TB” bill was presented in Argentina’s Congress. AHF also recently reaffirmed its ongoing partnership with UNITE when the heads of both organizations met in Portugal to sign their latest memorandum of understanding.

“It’s important to pass an updated national law to address these deadly diseases. The ‘HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STI and TB’ bill does just that,” said AHF Argentina Advocacy Manager Fiona Wiefling. “It contemplates a comprehensive approach to health to improve the quality of life and care for all people living with HIV and the community at large.

It also seeks to end stigma and discrimination, the main barriers to access to health care for people with HIV and members of vulnerable populations.”

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NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale Welcomes Lee Sider as LGBTQ+ Ambassador NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale is thrilled to welcome Dr. Lee Sider as its LGBTQ+ Ambassador as an extension of the Museum’s continued support of the LGBTQ+ community. Lee’s inaugural position represents the Museum’s continued mission to make arts and culture accessible to everyone. As an avid and vocal advocate for the LGBTQ+ community for decades, Dr. Sider will work directly with the Museum to facilitate the integration of the arts with the local Fort Lauderdale LGBTQ+ community.

“Since I joined NSU Art Museum as Director and Chief Curator in 2013, our advancements towards continuing the Museum’s vested interest in inclusivity in the arts have been evident and I am beyond thrilled to continue our efforts by welcoming Lee Sider as our inaugural LGBTQ+ Ambassador,” said Bonnie Clearwater, Director and Chief Curator of NSU Art Museum. “The Museum is committed to being an arts and culture destination that welcomes everyone under the sun, and I am grateful for Lee’s commitment to bridging the gap between the visual arts and the local LGBTQ+ community.”

A proponent of the LGBTQ+ community for decades, Dr. Sider has continued these efforts since moving to Fort Lauderdale five years ago. As a medical student in Chicago, he helped establish Howard Brown, a clinic for gay men, and was later on its Board. Dr. Sider was also involved in ACT UP, an activist group that was started in the 1980s to address the AIDS crisis. At Northwestern University Hospital he published multiple peer-reviewed articles on AIDS and spoke internationally on the epidemic. In New York City, Sider was the Site Chairman of Radiology at Beth Israel Hospital and established one of the largest gay and lesbian practice in NYC. He is a major supporter and contributor to SAGE (Senior Action in a Gay Environment), a nonprofit organization that enriches the lives of the LGBT senior community. Lee currently supports many local Fort Lauderdale organizations

including the Pride Center, Gay Men’s Chorus of Southern Florida, SunServe and Equity Florida.

“The visual arts have been a passion of mine for 40 years now, and I cherish being able to combine my love for the arts with my advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community at such a robust and welcoming institution as NSU Art Museum,” said Lee Sider, LGBTQ+ Ambassador at NSU Art Museum. “Since living in Fort Lauderdale for the past five years, I have noticed a disconnect between the gay community and the visual arts community in South Florida.

When I learned of the Museum’s Keith Haring exhibition, Bonnie and I knew this was a clear point of entry for the LGBTQ+ community to become engaged in the visual arts in Fort Lauderdale. I am looking forward to bridging the gap between these two communities moving forward by reaching out to various LGBTQ+ organizations to personally invite them to the Museum for tours of current exhibitions.”

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Proud Actions

By Eric Noel Roman

Thank you.

As individuals, we enjoy hearing polite words. As groups we gravitate towards people who share polite measures. In addition, we also enjoy seeing our loved ones succeed. Success drives us to be better. We strive to accomplish what our peers have attained, and I am not talking about monetary or material gains.

Equally talking about ourselves is not always a selfish act. Telling people about new endeavors, goals met, or winning gives value to our actions.

These are the accomplishments that make you an individual. Individualism is important, creating points of interest for others. It is the essence that attracts others to us. There should be no shame in being unique. Being open about individuality, and individual accomplishments provide self-worth. All great fuels for good self-esteem.

Having high self-worth leads to positive effects towards others. These effects may dictate how people reciprocate when there may be a moment of stumble.

It is a chain effect of give and take.

However, too much confidence can have negative outcomes. By always focusing on individual needs, it can be easy to forget others have feelings as well. At this point, continuously taking the spotlight will cause people to have no interest. The light bulb eventually burns out and nobody will be there to help change the bulb. One must be balanced in these cases. Allow others to stand in the limelight. Encourage others to let their inner light shine. Who knows, you might learn something about yourself in reflection.

Be proud of who you are, let others know who you are and what you have accomplished. However, it is wise to keep others’ feelings considered. We are all here to help each other along the way.

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K-Swiss Introduces the Men’s Classic LX NOH8 Sneaker It is crafted from synthetic leather with signature 5-stripe branding and a rainbow embroidery shield at the tongue. A clear rubber outsole features the printed message “EQUALLITY” — with 2 L’s to signify equality for ALL. These sneakers are finished with a comfy internal EVA foam midsole, recycled PET laces, and a Smartfoam sockliner emblazoned with the NOH8 logo. Each sneaker comes packaged in a limited-edition box featuring a collage of hundreds of faces photographed by Adam Bouska for the NOH8 Campaign.

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The Converse Pride Collection 2022 Celebrates “Found Family” This year’s Converse Pride collection is designed around the theme of “Found Family,” celebrating the individuals that lift one another up across the many intersections of the LGBTQIA+ community. The season’s mantra, “Family, Unity,” appears on multiple sneaker silhouettes, as well as an assortment of apparel and headwear. The collection is accompanied by a digital campaign titled “Found Family,” which showcases stories and content from within the brand’s LGBTQIA+ community.

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Modus Vivendi Launches the Stardust Swimwear Line from Swimwear 2022 Collection The category is… eleganza, extravaganza. Need a summer fashion boost? Need to stand out from the crowd? Now you have it! And the only question is: mirror mirror on the wall, who is the prettiest of them all? Even if you are a mesh, sheer lover or not, you will definitely love this new style of holiday glamour.

Enjoy the devilish color blocking made of shiny fuchsia lycra and transparent muslin either in orange or black.

Stardust Swimwear Line is here to impress and comprises of some really sexy and low cut briefs, tanga briefs, classic briefs, and trunk boxers. Unique and stylish swimsuits are ready to be explored.

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Sunshine Cathedral Gets Even Sunnier

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By John Hayden

“Being gay is a sacred trust. You are God’s miracle. You are not God’s mistake.”

-Rev. Dr. Durrell Watkins, Senior Minister at Sunshine Cathedral

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ith those stirring and inspirational words, Watkins began the dedication of Sunshine Cathedral’s most visible project in a long time. Just in time for Pride Month, they officially dedicated a massive mural they believe reflects their values, their community, and Florida.

“We’ve used the property forever as outreach,” Watkins told OutClique. “So, we thought we’d make it prettier.”

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Sunshine Cathedral sits nestled in a neighborhood at 1480 SW 9th Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. While it blends in with its surroundings, it also sticks out, or sticks up, with its steeple rising above the low-rise skyline. Now, it is an even more distinctive member of the community.

“As you drive by, it catches your eye,” Watkins says. “The neighbors have thanked us. There’s one wall in the back that doesn’t have anything on it and they’re asking if we

can do something with that now! They love it.”

He was literally given a huge, building-sized canvas.

The mural wraps around most walls of the church’s outer buildings. As you look closely, you’ll find Florida-centric images, like flamingos, palm trees, and hibiscus, all represented in geometric shapes. Tying the entire piece together is a rainbow.

Watkins says the main criteria was that it be welcoming to everyone.

Topp Artist (aka Trey Opp, who created his professional moniker by combining the first letter of his first name with his last name and profession) explained how the rainbow ties the work, and all of us, together.

“In the front section, all the rainbows divide,” he says.

“Everybody is connected but eventually goes their own way in life. In the end, you always reconnect. That’s why on every wall the rainbow reconnects in the end.”

Topp Artist had no idea what he was getting himself into when he was first approached.

“A church? It was outside, so I was guessing it was a mural but I had no clue what it would entail. I showed up and he was like three buildings, two stories, multiple windows, a staircase. So, we had to come up with something and that’s when it started.”

“We didn’t want it to be sectarian. We don’t want anyone to look at that and think Presbyterian or Episcopalian, Buddhist, Catholic, Jewish. We want it to be spiritual but not sectarian.”

That’s in keeping with Sunshine Cathedral’s motto: Sunshine Cathedral is my queer church.

“You can’t help but be uplifted by the colors, the motion, and things that are going on here,” Sunshine Cathedral board member Penny Sanfilippo told OutClique.

Much of the mural covers the buildings that make up the courtyard. Previously it was a plain, bare space. Not unwelcoming, but not particularly inviting, either. The mural turned it into a vibrant space, an attraction worth seeing even if you don’t have any business at the church.

“It’s all rainbow colors,” Watkins says. “It’s huge, and to see it, you have to be in it, which makes you part of it.

You become part of the installation.”

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Randolph A. Frank Prizes Awarded Honoring Those Enriching the Quality of the Performing Arts in Palm Beach County

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wo impactful instrumental music educators and a cellist the New York Times has described as “an elegant and accomplished artist” will share a total of $10,000 as recipients of this year’s prestigious Randolph A. Frank Prizes that recognize performing artists and educators who enrich the quality of the performing arts in Palm Beach County.

Cellist Claudio Jaffé is recognized as the winner of the performing artist category. Honored in the category of performing arts educator is Stefanie Katz Shear, dean of the music department and director of piano studies at the

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Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts. Wesley Lowe, Jr., director of instrumental arts at The King’s Academy, is named the emerging arts educator prize winner.

Palm Beach Symphony has managed and hosted the nomination process and award presentation since 2019.

The awards were bestowed at the final after-concert dinner of the 2021-2022 season. All three winners were an integral part of the season finale celebration as Katz Shear’s piano students performed in the lobby at the Kravis Center prior to the concert, Lowe’s jazz quintet from The King’s Academy performed at the dinner and

Jaffé performed on stage as principal cellist with Palm Beach Symphony.

A resident of West Palm Beach, Jaffé has performed throughout the community as a cello soloist, chamber musician and orchestra player reaching thousands of people of all ages and all walks of life. In addition to Palm Beach Symphony, he is also principal cellist of the Florida Grand Opera, cellist of the Delray String Quartet and resident conductor of the Florida Youth Orchestra for more than 20 years. Jaffé also serves the community as a regular performer at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU in Boca Raton, presenter of lecture-recitals at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium and the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, performer at the Norton Museum of Art and the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, and has participated in hundreds of Palm Beach Symphony classroom coachings and workshops in area schools. Jaffé founded the strings program at Saint Andrew’s School in Boca Raton. In addition to performing, he teaches at Palm Beach Atlantic University and previously served as Dean of the Lynn University Conservatory of Music where he established its preparatory division.

Katz Shear, a resident of Jupiter, has served in her current role for 13 years giving direction to hundreds of Dreyfoos student musicians and directing them to greater futures in music. Known for building a rigorous music theory program, she worked closely with the college board to develop AP music theory materials that prepare students for top music conservatories, resulting in an extraordinary record of students scoring the highest possible grade on the annual test. As director of piano studies, her students perform throughout the school year in a variety of recitals, working as solo artists as well as collaborating with fellow Dreyfoos music students. Her piano students have graduated and gone on to attend esteemed universities and conservatories throughout the world. Katz Shear has also coached numerous artists while serving for successive seasons as a rehearsal pianist for the Masterworks Chorus of the Palm Beaches and as an accompanist for Palm Beach Opera Studio.

In addition, she served as adjunct professor of tonal harmony as well as a staff accompanist and vocal coach at Palm Beach Atlantic University for nine years.

Named the director of instrumental arts at The King’s Academy in 2019, Lowe has been recognized by the school with the Teacher Excellence Award and Bright Idea Award, and received national recognition as a quarterfinalist for the 2022 Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and GRAMMY ® Museum. Lowe extended the school’s instrumental music education program to 4th grade students thereby doubling enrollment. His students have received many honors including the student jazz ensemble (Improvisational Excellence Award from the 2018 Essentially Ellington Festival, Sweepstakes Award winner at the 2019 Atlanta Southern Star Music Festival), Symphonic Band (Grand Champion title at the 2019 Atlanta Southern Star Music Festival), and the Middle School and High School Concert Bands (Best Sounding Bands honors at Festival Disney in 2018). The marching band program is also gaining national recognition through performances with the Miami Heat and Miami Marlins as well as in Walt Disney World parades. A resident of Jupiter, Lowe was also named Palm Beach Symphony’s Instrumental Music Teacher of the Year in December 2021.

The Randolph A. Frank Prize was established in 2009 by Nancy and Jay Parker, longtime friends of Dr. Randolph A. Frank, who was an avid patron of the arts. They created the prize with founding chairman Steven Caras, acclaimed dancer, dance educator and photographer.

All established and emerging individuals who regularly perform or engage in performing arts education in Palm Beach County are eligible for consideration for the prize.

Palm Beach Symphony creates a panel of judges for each category comprised of experts in those areas who are often located outside of South Florida to ensure there is no bias in evaluating each nomination’s merits.

Nominations for the 2023 Randolph A. Frank Prize will open December 1, 2022 and application criteria will be available at www.PalmBeachSymphony.org.

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MODS Distinguished Speaker Series Highlights Importance of Ocean Protection

By Denny Patterson

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n partnership with the Save Our Seas Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and caring for the world’s oceans, Fort Lauderdale’s Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) is currently underway with its 2022 Virtual Distinguished Speaker Series.

JC: What’s great is, we do the live virtual program where

The goal of this series is to increase awareness of the environmental, social, and economic importance of ocean protection in South Florida, as well as across the world.

The lineup of presenters and lecturers include scientists from around the globe who will discuss their research discoveries across a spectrum of topics: great white sharks, hammerheads, deep-sea sharks, manta rays, community engagement, conservation, and more.

DP: Ultimately, what do you hope viewers take away from

MODS has become Broward’s Hub for Resiliency Education, anchoring and championing the community’s conversation, education and action regarding environmental sustainability and resiliency.

This is the third year MODS has partnered with the Save Our Seas Foundation, and OutClique caught up with MODS President and CEO Joseph Cox to ask a few questions about the series.

Denny Patterson: Can you begin by telling us more about the 2022 Save Our Seas Distinguished Speaker Series and what it is?

Joseph Cox: At the museum, our mission is connecting people to inspiring science, and we do that in a number of different ways through our programs, our exhibits, our IMAX, and one of the things that we have done a lot of over the last two and a half years is virtual content. We’ve really learned that you can have an incredible connection, and what better way to connect with people than sharks, one of the coolest subjects possible? We’ve been working with the Save Our Seas Foundation for three years, they’re a nonprofit with a specific focus on sharks, rays and skates.

The Distinguished Speaker Series is a free environmental science program that really highlights critical issues in the world around us. We’ve talked about a number of different topics with the Save Our Seas Foundation.

DP: How many people generally tune in?

we have anywhere from 50-100 people who’ve attended those, but then we post them to our MODS YouTube page following, and it’s incredible. Some of the speaker series have been seen by 5-10,000 people.

this series?

JC: I think one of the most important things that we’re working on here at the museum is environmental sustainability. So, we really want people to be able to take action to protect our ocean ecosystem and the marine life that lives there. Our goal is ultimately to connect children and teens, South Florida’s future workforce, to careers that help them become solutionfocused in the future. Showcasing careers in marine ecology is certainly one way of doing, and we focus on scientists from all around the world, who are focusing on their different research. From great white sharks and hammerheads to deep sea sharks, whale sharks, manta rays, and then we’ve talked a lot about ocean education, conservation. We’ve shown our local audience researchers located around the world from countries in every corner of the planet.

DP: How beneficial would you say this series has been for MODS?

JC: We are really focused on cultivating climate citizenship

and providing a platform here at the museum through our programs, our outreach, and our exhibits. A platform for exploring what opportunities there are for solutions.

We really are looking at climate change, environmental sustainability, and resiliency from a point of view of, we want to help make Broward the most resilient community possible to the impacts of climate change. We’ve launched what we’re calling the Hub for Resiliency Education. It’s in partnership with the Community Foundation of Broward, which is going to be looking at environmental issues in our community and highlighting solutions to the impacts of climate change.

DP: Marine biologist and underwater explorer Greg

Skomal kicked off the 2022 series on April 7. How did it go?

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JC: Very well! One of the most popular topics is always

great white sharks. Great white sharks are, and always will be, one of those iconic megafaunas that will grab your interest immediately. Greg talked about living with great white sharks and community safety, looked at specific habitats, and tried to get people to understand why changes in their behavior are happening. What it means to be a vulnerable species. They’re still decreasing in numbers, despite all of our efforts, but they were once almost on the brink of extinction. Through natural ecosystem restoration, we’re seeing those numbers slow their decrease, if not start to increase in some areas. He is one of those people you could have spoken to for hours on end. I was listening in the car myself, and it was literally one of those moments where you’re like, nope, I’m going to sit in my car in my driveway until I get to the end of the lecture.

DP: In your personal opinion, why should people care

and take more of an interest in the world’s oceans and its creatures?

JC: Right here in Broward, the ocean is a huge part of our economy. The ocean and the beach alongside it are such a huge part of our economy that purely from a selfish point alone, being able to protect the ocean and the beach is critical. We know from science that sea levels are rising, the Earth is heating up, and we read constantly about the impact and the devastation on coral reefs and species. South Florida is flat, and as sea levels continue to accelerate, we are going to see significant changes over the next couple of decades, which will increase

exponentially as the world gets hotter and sea level rises.

That will just keep getting faster and faster. There’s a lot going on, but there’s so much hope, and the reason behind the Hub for Resiliency Education was because there’s so much work happening in our community. At the university level, the cities, the counties, private nonprofits, corporations, all coming together to focus on making Broward more resilient, and we will be showcasing solutions. Whether that’s in our Save Our Seas series or upcoming events, we want people to know that they can help be part of the solution. We see over 400,000 visitors a year. We’re getting them excited, engaged, and we’re creating future engineers, marine biologists, and scientists who are going to grow up making a difference. If the museum can play a part in helping guide them towards careers where they can be involved, it’s going to be huge.

We know the passion is there in our community. I’m very excited about what we’re doing, and the speaker series is a wonderful way to share exciting work from around the world and raise awareness.

DP: Before we wrap up, is there anything else you would like to mention or plug?

JC: Just that with the summer months bearing down on

us quickly, the best way to enjoy the museum and a lot of other cultural organizations throughout South Florida is to buy a membership. You can buy a museum membership at any level that you’d like, and it includes free admission.

You can come and see all of the great programs and exhibits we have coming up.

For more information and to register for the 2022 Save Our Seas Distinguished Speaker Series at MODS, visit MODS.org/2022SaveOurSeas.

Come Celebrate Pride Month With The Broward Art Guild Gallery!

Our show “PRIDE! Legends, Life , + Love” opens June 4 and runs through June 23, featuring a wide range of artworks by local artists as well as an installation

of the Stonewall Uprising provided by the Stonewall National Museum and Archives.

Our monthly juried exhibitions give local artists a place to display their work at minimal cost in a supportive, friendly, inclusive setting.

We also host solo and group shows. If you can’t make an opening, call to arrange a private or group tour or simply drop by.

Broward Art Guild, a largely volunteer organization, is the oldest nonprofit artists’ membership group in the county, now in its 72nd year.

In addition to our gallery shows, our Art Around Town program mounts exhibits of our Members’ work throughout the county. We also maintain an online sales gallery and offer a full schedule of classes, workshops, Sip & Paint evenings, and special events.

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50 Years of Pedro Zamora at World AIDS Museum

By Marc Gave

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he 50th birthday of a hero lost much too early is the impetus behind the current exhibit, through June 30, on the life of Cuban immigrant and AIDS activist Pedro Zamora, born February 29, 1972.

Curated by Shed Boren, professor at the Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work at FIU, from a wealth of material supplied by Pedro’s sister, Mili, and his own artifacts, the exhibit honors Zamora with an intimate look at his short but impactful life.

Boren explains how the exhibit evolved. “I came out in 1983 when I was a high school senior and HIV was still fresh in the news. I ended up becoming a social worker in healthcare, particularly HIV, providing end-of-life care to young people. In 1991, I had just moved to Miami and was working at Mercy Hospital.

My sister sent me an article from the front page of The Wall Street Journal on Pedro Zamora and the work he was doing in HIV education. “’I hope you’ll meet him,’ she said. To my surprise, the very next day at the Body Positive group I was leading, he walked up to me. ’Call me Peter’ were his first words.”

Diagnosed HIV-positive while still in high school, Peter began his AIDS activism a month after his 1990 graduation. Representing Body Positive, he went out to speak in Miami schools about HIV. Focused and charismatic, he knew how to use the media to get his message across. His activism took him back on the road.

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he was invited to join the cast of the TV show The Real World in San Francisco. But by November he was dead.

After Zamora did The Real World, he traveled to New York to appear on CBS This Morning. He got lost in the city, and it turned out that he had PML, a disease of the white matter of the brain caused by a virus infection. Boren, by then director of AIDS care at Mercy Hospital, was able to arrange end-of-life care for Zamora.

Last summer, Boren put together an exhibit at the Coral Gables Museum for the 40th Anniversary of AIDS in the news. Memories of the early years came back. “We understand so much more about trauma and PTSD now. I’m teaching gay men how to address their residual trauma as they age. And at the same time, I’ve been able to put to rest some of my own.”

From his experience counseling, teaching, and curating the two exhibits, Boren tells gay men, “Stop bitching about aging. A whole lot of people didn’t have the luxury of getting old.”

And to all people: “It’s important at a time when Florida politicians are enacting the ‘Don’t say gay bill,’ that we have conversations about history and push for freedom of expression and allowing people to be what and who they are. That’s why Peter— Pedro Zamora—came to this country from Cuba.”

The World AIDS Museum, located in the ArtServe building at 1350 E Sunrise Blvd, is operating on limited hours. For information, call 954-390-0550 or email info@worldaidsmuseum.org.

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he eyelashes, nails and wigs are on! For the first time, History Fort Lauderdale will celebrate the rich diversity and inclusivity in South Florida entertainment with “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers.” Created in honor of PRIDE Month, this never- before-seen tribute at Galleria Fort Lauderdale will showcase the drag community who tirelessly entertain and support philanthropic endeavors. The exhibition, located near Swarovski, will be free and open to the public during mall hours from June 1 - 30.

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History Fort Lauderdale Presents “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers”

“History Fort Lauderdale is thrilled to pay homage to these endearing and larger-than-life personalities who make our community a more colorful and inclusive place to live and visit,” said Patricia Zeiler, executive director of History Fort Lauderdale. “The LGBT+ community has been resolute supporters of and contributors to the vibrant fabric of Fort Lauderdale’s worldclass arts scene and we’re excited to celebrate their contributions during PRIDE month and beyond.”

Six drag pioneers will receive special recognition for their longevity, entrepreneurship, roles on local television and international fame in this one-of-akind exhibit – South Florida’s own Nikki Adams, Tiffany Arieagus, Cathy Craig, Daisy Deadpetals, Electra and Latrice Royale. Visitors can learn the stories of their illustrious careers through past and present images, videos, costumes and artifacts.

“I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” is sponsored by Our Fund, Galleria Fort Lauderdale, Memorial Healthcare System, Truist, HotSpots Media Group, Lips Fort Lauderdale, Hunter’s, OutClique, Stoli, Tulio’s Tacos and Tequila Bar and GPR | Goodman Public Relations.

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Electra | Photo credit: Michael Murphy Photography

Additionally, a cast of over 50 colorful drag artists will adorn the exhibit’s prominent Wall of Fame.

Designed by Robert Tabor and sponsored by Lips Fort Lauderdale and Hunter’s, this visual spectacular will showcase many amazing local performers including Athena Dion, TP Lords, Nicole T. Phillips, Tiffany Fantasia and Nicole Halliwell.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org.

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PUBLIC PHOTO EXHIBITION PRIDE MONTH, JUNE 1 - 30 Galleria Fort Lauderdale

2414 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale

Don’t miss this exhibition that honors South Florida drag pioneers for their longevity, entrepreneurship, roles on television and international exposure. A photo “Wall of Fame” will showcase local drag performers.

NIKKI ADAMS

TIFFANY ARIEAGUS

CATHY CRAIG

DAISY DEADPETALS

ELECTRA

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‘The Mystery of Irma Vep’ Is Full of Laughs and Thrills

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By Denny Patterson

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ampire attacks, werewolf sightings, and resurrection of an Egyptian princess - oh, my!

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All of this will make an appearance in Island City Stage’s upcoming production of The Mystery of Irma Vep, a two-person play in three acts that is a satire of several

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theatrical, literary, and film genres, including Victorian melodrama, farce, the penny dreadful, Wuthering Heights and Alfred Hitchcock’s 1940 film Rebecca. Written by Charles Ludlam and The Ridiculous Theatrical Company, they are now legends in LGBTQ theater, elevating camp to an art form.

The show will play June 9 - July 10, 2022, and OutClique caught up with one of its stars, prominent South Florida actor Larry Buzzeo, to talk more about it.

Denny Patterson: Thank you for taking some time to chat with me, Larry! What are you looking forward to the most about performing in The Mystery of Irma Vep at Island City Stage?

Larry Buzzeo: Oh, gosh, just the mania of it all! I like to play different characters, which I guess is why I love Shorts Gone Wild so much. I did this show once before for a theater company up in St. Petersburg, Florida, and I swore I would never do it again because there are so many quick changes, a lot of verbiage to learn, and you’re exhausted by the end of every performance. But when Andy said, ‘do you want to do it?’, I was like, yeah, okay, I’m crazy [laughs].

DP: The production is written for two actors who, between them, play eight characters of both sexes. Do you find it easier or more challenging when the cast has 1-2 people?

LB: Definitely more challenging because you only have one person to depend on, and it’s all on you two. I think with bigger productions, you’ve got time to rest in between and whatnot, so for me, smaller casts are more challenging.

DP: Which characters do you play?

LB: I play Lady Enid, who is the new mistress of the house. Lady Irma passed away, so she’s the new bride that Edgar Hillcrest brings home. I also play Nicodemus Underwood, which I’m not sure if he’s going to be a hunchback this time or not. Originally when I did it, he was like a hunchback, Igor type character. He’s the houseman.

I play Alcazar, who is the Egyptian type tour guide when he goes to Egypt to search for the mummy’s tomb, and then I become the princess,the mummy from the inside.

He does a special ceremony in which he revives the mummy to her original form.

DP: What makes The Mystery of Irma Vep worth checking out?

LB: The pure fun and mania of it all. Watching two men in their 50s run around like chickens without their heads trying to play all these different parts, I think that’s worth the price of two tickets. It’s also a nod to all those old horror movies. The main movie it’s based on is Rebecca, which was a Hitchcock film about Laurence Olivier taking his new bride home, and we don’t know whether it’s haunted by his ex-wife or not. Like, what’s going on? That kind of premise. The show also throws in a little bit of The

Werewolf, The Mummy’s Curse, vampires, so it’s a nod to those old 1940s/1950s horror movies.

DP: Have you always been a fan of Penny Dreadfuls and horror movies yourself?

LB: Yes! When I was a kid, I used to love Creature Feature and Thriller. My brother would stay up all night watching those things. As a matter of fact, I loved the Wolfman. You know how they used to sell those old model airplanes and stuff like that? I would have model horror film stars that you painted and put together. I had the Wolfman, the Mummy, and Dracula.

DP: What do you personally hope to take away from this experience? Even though you have done this show before, is there something new you are hoping to gain?

LB: Art’s not perfect, but I think I just want to go in and take a different spin on it. Maybe add something a little different to each character.

DP: Have you always had a passion for acting and performing?

LB: Absolutely. Ever since I was a kid. I kind of put it off though because I was an extremely shy kid and I never thought that I’d be able to do it. When I hit 25, I said to myself, why don’t I take an acting course? Maybe that will bring me out of my shell more. So, I didn’t really start acting until I was 25. I went to my first community theater audition, got the part, and realized I kind of had a knack for it. Ever since then, I’ve just been doing it, much to the chagrin of anybody I’ve been dating [laughs]. When you’re a theater person, people just don’t understand that’s your life.

DP: What are some of your most memorable roles?

LB: I always enjoy everything that I do at Island City because I’m LGBTQ myself, and I like that they are focused on LGBTQ issues and produce LGBTQ plays. I think my favorite thing that I did for them was a play called Here, and I played a father that had a stroke. That was the most challenging, and then of course, Shorts Gone Wild. Others, I’d say Frank-N-Furter was one of my favorites, playing Jerry in The Full Monty at the ShowPalace up in Hudson was a lot of fun, and King Arthur in Camelot. I also recently did Little Shop. I love the darker, more obscure stuff.

DP: Are there any LGBTQ related or themed productions you would like to do sometime?

LB: I’ve always wanted to do Falsettos. I was in Bent and Torch Song Trilogy, and those were some of my favorite experiences. These were for a little theater company in

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St. Petersburg called Gypsy Productions. They did a lot of shows like that, so when I came down here, I was looking for something similar and found Andy and Island City Stage.

DP: Before we wrap up, are there any other upcoming projects or anything else you’d like to mention or plug?

LB: I’m starting my own theater company called Art Buzz.

My friend John Hernandez and I are self producing right now, so we’re just starting on a shoestring budget. We’re going to include LGBTQ material, but I kind of want to open

it up a little bit. There are already two theater companies that are producing solely LGBTQ, so I don’t really want to steal anyone’s audience. I just kind of want to do my own thing and mix it up. I do want to pay my actors, but I think I want to start off making it more of a community process.

I don’t want to import actors from New York. I want to give actors that live here in Florida a chance to show their stuff.

New playwrights, things of that nature. It’s going to be at Empire Stage Theater, so we will be functioning out of that space for now. Our first production will be Bent, and that will go up September 1, 2022.

Stay up-to-date and connect with Buzzeo by following him on Facebook @LarryBuzzeo.

For more information and to purchase tickets for The Mystery of Irma Vep, visit IslandCityStage.org.

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Ready When You Are An Interview with Writer James Magruder

By Gregg Shapiro

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ames Magruder is a funny guy. His wonderfully wicked sense of humor comes through in his plays, most recently the 2018 Broadway musical Head Over Heels, as well as his fiction, including his 2009 Lambda Literary Award finalist debut novel Sugarless, and now in his new novel Vamp Until Ready. However, Vamp Until Ready, which spans 1980-1992, isn’t all fun and games.

In fact, it has its share of heartache and heartbreak. It also contains some incredible literary sexual tension (Cary and Jon’s budding romance), and a marvelous tribute to none other than Shirley Booth. James, who also teaches at Swarthmore College, was kind enough to make time for an interview with OutClique.

Gregg Shapiro: James, early in your new novel Vamp Until Ready, there is a reference to a Lily Tomlin routine involving her characters Lud and Marie, and she is referred to again near the conclusion of the novel. What can you tell the readers about Lily Tomlin and her influence on you?

James Magruder: Somehow, I got a hold of Lily’s On Stage album when I was a junior in high school. Like many other gay boys, I wore it out until I had memorized it.

“PLEASE STOP TALKING ABOUT THAT CAKE!!!!!”, from the “Lud & Marie Meet Dracula’s Daughter” routine is as much a 70s comedy flashpoint as “Sister Mary Elephant” (Cheech & Chong’s) or “We come from Remulak, a small town in France” (The Coneheads). Tomlin’s earlier album, Modern Scream, was equally formative/corrupting. My husband and I saw her once in a taqueria in Austin. She moved past our table, knew we had recognized her, and blew Steve a kiss.

GS: For the most part, Vamp Until Ready is set in Ithaca, New York. Why did you choose this setting?

JM: I went to college at Cornell and spent three summers

doing stock at the Hangar Theatre. It’s a town I’ve loved for 40 years.

GS: The way you write about it, Ithaca is a character unto itself. Was it your intention to make the city as much a character as the others that populate the novel?

JM: Absolutely. Tompkins County is the blue island in

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is Africa. As someone who has traveled there, was this an opportunity to share your knowledge and experience?

JM: More autobiography, I’m afraid. My husband, who

was monitoring HIV research studies for Johns Hopkins, and I lived in Kampala, Uganda for ten months in 20132014 before Dictator/President Museveni passed a “kill the gays” bill. We were airlifted out with our cats by Johns Hopkins. Judy Gabelson’s experience in Part Three of Vamp was a way for me to capture the things I liked about Uganda and Ugandans before things went downhill.

GS: There’s a line near the end of the book describing

the life of Cary Dunkler – one of the main characters, prior to an important turning point as “vamping until ready,” the phrase from which the book gets its title.

JM: The book needed a theater term for a title. For the

longest time, it was called Save Yourself, which is what you do onstage if everything is screwing up. Lesbian comedian Cameron Esposito brought out a memoir with that title only last year, and that felt too close in time.

“Vamping until ready” is what the orchestra does until the singer is ready to begin the song. What the major characters experience in the novel by making theater prepares them to begin life - or begin again. They’ve been vamping, but now they’re ready.

GS: The Cary Dunkler parts that bracket the novel are written in first person, while the other three parts – Kristy Schroyer & Isa Vass, Judy Gabelson, and Mark Shinner – are in third person. What was involved in the decision to utilize these devices?

JM: A gay, first-person male narrator is my sweet spot,

so Cary was easy to write. Kristy, Isa, and Judy were and are a departure for me. They are functioning heterosexual women, and I didn’t feel it would be honest for me, at least not yet, to write them in the first person. Ditto Mark Shinner, the first straight man with whom I spend meaningful time in my fiction.

GS: Vamp Until Ready is divided into five parts, with each section having a specific time setting – 1980, 1982, 1987, 1990, and 1992. Vamp Until Ready isn’t an AIDS novel per se, but were these years chosen as a way to allow you to write about AIDS? JM: I’ve written so much about AIDS, and my own positive

status, in Let Me See It and Love Slaves of Helen Hadley Hall, that I backed away from it in Vamp. But it cannot, and

should not, go missing in a novel about theater people in the 1980s.

GS: At a time when the future of Roe v. Wade is increasingly uncertain, Vamp Until Ready shines a light on adoption, with the characters Cary and David having been adopted by the same family in what is referred to as “two for one orphan deal.” Can you please tell the readers something about the adoption theme at the heart of the book?

JM: Theater is a place where you form successive

families that last as long as the show does. Sometimes you can make friends for life from members of a theater family. I worked at a big regional theater for 15 years and always thought of it as an orphanage, peopled by birth family casualties who are looking for adoptive parents and siblings for a safe amount of time.

GS: Theater plays a large role, pardon the pun, in the novel. There’s a wonderful description of the emotions stirred up during the closing night of a show. As a playwright and someone who knows how a closing night feels, was it easy or difficult to put this experience into words?

JM: Closing night for a playwright is very different from

GS: The musical Head Over Heels, for which you adapted the book, features the music of the Go-Go’s who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in October 2021. What do you think about the band finally receiving such an honor?

JM: Way, way overdue for the first successful all-female rock band that wrote and performed all of its own music.

GS: Regional productions of Head Over Heels are being

mounted in a variety of cities, including one by Slow Burn Theatre Company in South Florida. What does it mean to you to see the show being revived in post-Broadway runs?

JM: Since the show closed in January 2019, I have seen

productions in Atlanta, Chicago, and Sarasota. I love that our big-hearted musical for mean times has proven so popular.

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closing night for a chorus boy. I’ve been both. Rather than

go on at length about how bizarre the experience is, it was easier for me to have Cary directly address the reader by saying, “I figure some of you have been in plays, and so know how a closing night feels.” Their common knowledge keeps Cary from examining his own sad feelings about it. He transfers them to mention that the Damn Yankees diva, Suzy Skurnik, was as red and leaky as a fire hydrant at the curtain call.

For more information about Slow Burn Theatre, please call (954) 323-7884 or visit them online at www.slowburntheatre.org.

Slow Burn Theatre Company Presents Head Over Heels Slowburn Theatre Company and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts invite audiences to Head Over Heels, the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q, and Spring Awakening, from June 10-26, 2022.

Featuring a book by Jeff Whitty and adaptation

by James Magruder, this laugh-out-loud story is an exuberant celebration of love and acceptance that follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts.

Head Over Heels is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, and featured songs include “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.” Additionally, the musical is one of the first to

depict gender fluidity and feature a nonbinary character, the Oracle.

“I am so excited for everyone to see this musical,” says Slow Burn Theatre’s Artistic Director and Co-founder Patrick Fitzwater, who also serves as the production’s director.

“It’s really a story of love and acceptance that everyone can relate to, and the story coupled with incredible music by The Go-Go’s will be a fun ride for the audience.”

The main cast includes Robert Koutras as Basilius, Sabrina Lynn Gore as Gynecia, Joline Mujica as Pamela, Kristi Rose Mills as Philoclea, Matthew W. Korinko as Dametas, Reanne Acasio as Mopsa, Nate Promkul as Musidorus, and Darius J. Manuel as Pythio.

The ensemble includes Benjamin Schaevitz, Jerel Brown, Lauren Horgan, Meagan Nagy, Nicole Kinzel, Reynel Reynaldo, Ryan Michael James and Shannon Mullen.

Tickets start at $49.00 and are available online at BrowardCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com, by phone at (954) 462.0222, or in person at the Broward Center AutoNation Box Office.

Groups of 10+ save 10 percent, and $25 student and teacher tickets are available with a valid student or teacher ID. Content Courtesy of Broward Center

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(L-R) Matt Loehr, James D. Gish, Sara Sheperd, Ryan Farnsworth and Sara King

Beautiful The Carole King Musical

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roadway in Fort Lauderdale has announced the Tony® & Grammy® Award-winning Broadway hit Beautiful—The Carole King Musical, about the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, will make its Fort Lauderdale return to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts for five performances June 17-19, 2022.

“Following this unprecedented intermission from live theater, we are thrilled that Beautiful will be back on the road to bring joy and music once again to audiences across North America for the sixth touring season,” producer Paul Blake said. “We are humbled that over five million audience members worldwide have been entertained by our celebration of Carole’s story and her timeless music.”

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With a book by Tony® and Academy® Awardnominee Douglas McGrath, direction by Marc Bruni and choreography by Josh Prince, Beautiful features a stunning array of beloved songs written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King and Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil. On October 27, 2019, the Broadway production of Beautiful – The Carole King Musical ended its smash-hit, recordbreaking run after nearly six years. By the time the production took its final bow, it played 60 preview and 2,418 regular performances, surpassing the original production of Annie and the landmark 1998 revival of Cabaret to become the 27th longest-running musical (and the second longest-running “bio-musical”) in Broadway history. On Broadway, the show was seen by almost 2,200,000 audience members (including, quite famously, King herself) and is the longest-running and

highest-grossing show in the history of the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Beautiful – The Carole King Musical (Ghostlight Records) won the 2015 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album and is available on CD, digitally, and on vinyl.

Sony Pictures has announced that the film adaptation of Beautiful will be produced by Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, and Paul Blake.

Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. She fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her twenties, had the husband of her dreams and a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock ‘n’ roll. But it wasn’t until her personal life began to crack that she finally managed to find her true voice. Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. Beautiful features a stunning array of beloved songs written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King and Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil, including “I Feel The Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got A Friend”

Rachel Coloff as “Genie Klein

(L to R) Torrey Linder, Edwin Bates, Isaiah Bailey and Ben Toomer.

and the title song.

Tickets are available at www.BrowardCenter.org, by phone at 954.462.0222 or by visiting the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office at 201 SW Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33312. Orders for groups of ten (10) or more may be placed by calling 954.660.6307.

Ticket prices start at $30.00*.

(L to R) Jamary A. Gil, Sarah Sigman, Rosharra Francis and Danielle Herbert.

For more information and a video sneak peek, please visit www.BeautifulOnBroadway.com.

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Parker Playhouse Presents Happy 100th Birthday Judy Starring Debbie Wileman

By Denny Patterson Photos credit: Hernan Rodriguez

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irect from London, acclaimed vocal impressionist and internet sensation Debbie Wileman will dazzle audiences as Judy Garland in a special one-night only event that will commemorate the icon’s centennial birthday. Happy 100th Birthday Judy will be at the Parker Playhouse on Monday, June 20, 2022.

In addition to Garland, Wileman specializes in impersonating other classic female artists of the Golden Age including Shirley Bassey, Marilyn Monroe,and Julie Andrews, and she is following in the footsteps of these greats with her very own A Star is Born story. Over the pandemic, Wileman began singing a song a day and posting videos of herself on Facebook to help cheer up those who were having a difficult time in quarantine. With over one million views later, she became an internet sensation with global fans.

Happy 100th Birthday Judy is a once-in-a-lifetime evening you won’t want to miss, and Wileman took some time to talk more about it and her love for Garland with OutClique.

She is also releasing a brand new album, I’m Still Here, which features the famous hit songs from Garland’s illustrious career, as well as songs of today (Lady Gaga, Amy Winehouse, The Beatles) that she would sing if she were still alive today.

Denny Patterson: Thank you for taking some time to chat with me, Debbie! What can we expect from the Happy 100th Birthday Judy celebration at the Parker?

Debbie Wileman: It’s going to be a very interesting show.

It will be me as Judy Garland doing all the classic songs that you love, live with a band, but we’re also going to do some songs that she didn’t do, but in her style. When I was making my content, I did a few videos where it was like, if Judy was still here today, what songs might she have done? So, the show will be a mix of classic Judy songs and brand new ones that she never recorded herself. I am actually recording an album full of these numbers.

DP: Yes, the album is called I’m Still Here. Is this your first major studio album?

DW: In a big studio, yes. I did a couple smaller studio albums when I was around 23. One was a one-woman show about Judy that I wrote for my degree course at university, and I recorded a sort of cast recording. It’s a one-woman show, so I’m the cast [laughs]. But it had a very, very limited release. Then the other album, I was part of a band called Debbie Duveen & the Millbanks.

So,this is my first big studio album, and it’s recorded with an orchestra, which was absolutely amazing.

They are fantastic players. Steve Orich, who did all the orchestrations, was conducting and is fabulous as well.

He did all the orchestrations for Jersey Boys, and it was just amazing to work with musicians of such a high caliber.

DP: How excited are you to release this project out into the world?

DW: Hugely! I’m raring to go. It’s so exciting, and everything about doing it has been brilliant. From the planning stages to recording, it’s been absolutely amazing. Going to some of these studios that have such history is fabulous, and we recorded the vocals for five songs at what used to be MGM.

DP: Isn’t that the very same studio Judy recorded at?

DW: Yes! And there’s a mark on the floor that they say

is where she stood to sing “Over the Rainbow,” so I obviously stood on it. This is also where they recorded the soundtracks and everything to every MGM musical, and nothing’s changed. They even still have the original music stands. I was talking to the orchestra because they’ve worked there before as well, and if you look closely, you can see the burns on the stands where the musicians put out their cigarettes. The history there is very inspiring.

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DP: When did you discover that you had a knack for impersonating Judy?

DW: When I was about 11 years old. Judy was a big

favorite of mine and my grandmother, who I refer to as Nana, because grandma sounds too old [laughs]. We watched all the old MGM musicals together, that was our thing, and a big favorite of ours was Easter Parade.

That’s the first Judy film I ever saw, and that’s really what got me into liking her. We used to watch that all the time, from when I was about six. My grandmother was a brilliant pianist, and I’ve always sung for fun, but I realized one day I could imitate her voice. I didn’t try talking like her until much later, but singing like her, I felt I could do that when I was about 11. Honestly, I did it just to make my grandmother laugh. I was like, Nana, listen to this, and I sang “I Love a Piano.”

DP: You started posting videos of your Judy impressions during the pandemic?

watching my videos helped them, and reading all these comments helped me in return. It was a mutual thing. It became a silver lining to what was a horrible situation.

DP: Do you know if Liza has ever seen your videos?

DW: I don’t know. A couple of people have said she’s seen them, but I’m not entirely sure.

DP: If Judy were still alive today, what would you like to say to her?

DW: I would probably be really nerdy and starstruck

[laughs]. Without trying to sound too corny, I’d probably just say you’re brilliant and I’ve loved you since I was a little girl. You bring me inspiration and so on. I actually went to visit her grave a while ago in L.A., and it was so lovely.

DP: What more do you hope to accomplish with your Judy platform?

DW: To be honest, it was videos of all sorts of things. I pursued a performing arts degree and my early young dreams were to be a singer/actress, but it just didn’t happen in my early 20s. I got a few gigs and did a few things, but I didn’t get enough work or make enough money to have a career. I’m not from a rich family or anything, so after a couple of years, I was like, guess I’ve got to get a job. I did, and I’ve done all sorts of jobs. Then I became a stayat-home mum, and the pandemic hit when my daughter was two years old. We’re stuck inside, not seeing anyone, and some of my friends were self-isolating. Totally by themselves. I wouldn’t have posted videos of myself singing otherwise because I thought it was a bit cringey or show-offish, but I thought, why not do like a song a day just to try and help cheer up those who are having a difficult time? And it wasn’t just Judy. I didn’t do her until day three.

I thought, I haven’t done anything Judy-ish for years and years and I still love her stuff, so I got my wig out and sang “The Man That Got Away.” Then I thought, I’m on Facebook, I might as well share it with a Judy Garland group to see what they think. Everything suddenly began to take off, and it was astounding because that really wasn’t what I was thinking about when I started doing these videos. It was purely for my 650 friends. I started to receive all these friend requests, and it was really lovely. A lot of people said

DW: Everything I’ve accomplished so far, it’s been

brilliant, but I would love to meet a lot of the people who have been so nice to me on Facebook. I now know people by name and stuff. It would be lovely to meet a lot of these people that I’ve connected with online and go, hey! It’s you in person! Give me a hug! It’s quite nice for me because I’m a bit older, and I’m a happy person. I’m married to a lovely man, I’ve got a wonderful daughter, I’ve got lovely friends, and I’m a happy person in my life. This is just like an extra layer of delicious icing and squishy cherry on top of everything. I’m just enjoying everything that’s coming along because you don’t know how long it’s going to last or how it’s going to go. Everything I’m doing at the moment, it’s a trip. Let’s enjoy the experience and see what happens. I don’t really have any long-term plans, but anything that comes from this is a bonus and wonderful.

DP: Before we wrap up, are there any other upcoming

projects or anything else you would like to mention or plug?

DW: The album is a big one, and that will be out on Judy’s 100th birthday, which is also the first night of my tour. So, keep your peepers open for that as well. It’s very exciting.

Stay up-to-date and connect with Wileman by following her on Facebook and YouTube @DebbieWileman, or Instagram @DebWileman.

Visit ParkerPlayHouse.com for more information and to purchase tickets for Happy 100th Birthday Judy.

Voices of Pride - GMCSF Celebrates Stonewall

By John Hayden

Photos Credit: Ginny Dixon, Photographer for GMCSF

P

ride Month is filled with parties, parades, and performances, and one of the month’s premier performances will be by the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida (GMCSF). They are closing out the season with their Unbreakable & Unstoppable concerts.

unstoppable. You can expect to hear tunes such as “I’m Coming Out,” “You Can’t Stop the Beat” from Hairspray, “You will Be Found” from Dear Evan Hansen, and more.

JH: The shows close out Pride Month. What are you most excited about?

Artistic Director Gabe Salazar took some time to give OutClique a sneak peek inside the ambitious show.

John Hayden: The concert has a powerful name, Unbreakable & Unstoppable. What does that portend for audiences?

Gabe Salazar: In the first half of the concert, we will present a full musical work, which we co-commissioned, called Unbreakable. Andrew Lippa composed this incredible work in 2018, which chronicles the LGBTQ experience of the American Century leading to today. It is an extremely powerful work that will really move you to the core. The second half of the program will be a true Pride celebration. You can expect to hear fun gay anthems that proclaim that we are truly unbreakable and

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GS: I am obviously most excited about our two concerts!

This will be my first Pride concert as the artistic director, and I know it will be a memorable one. I am also excited to see the community come together after so much time away. Another thing I am really looking forward to is having my eight-year-old son with me during Pride. It will be incredibly special to share that experience with him.

JH: As you mentioned, this also closes out your first

year with GMCSF. It was a challenging year for all entertainment organizations. How has it been for you and GMCSF?

GS: It has been a whirlwind filled with excitement,

incredible memories, and some music experiences that

have changed and inspired me to keep pushing the limits and expanding our reach as a chorus. We hit the ground running this summer and it has not really stopped since.

The final concert series of my first season will happen on June 24 and 25, 2022, and I am so excited for people to come and experience this concert.

JH: What unexpected challenges have you encountered?

GS: The thing that I have learned this year is to be ready to adapt to a situation at the drop of a dime. We all have had to learn to adapt with change these last few years.

I am so proud of our organization because it is filled with individuals who really have been resilient and have handled changes with grace and flexibility. It was such a terrible loss to have to cancel our Holiday’s at Hard Rock Live concert at the very last minute, but my pride for this group grew tremendously because of the way we handled this situation and came back stronger than ever in March.”

JH: On the flip side: what unexpected joys have you found?

GS: I knew when I accepted this position that I was

being welcomed into a new ‘family,’ but I don’t think I really grasped the depth of what that really meant and still means to me. The members of this organization, as well as our supporters, have truly welcomed me and made me feel so supported. They have embraced me, encouraged me, inspired me, and loved me these last 10 months. I am so grateful for each and every one of them, and I hope that I can give back as much to them as they have given to me.

JH: This comes on the heels of your big gala in May. Why are events like that important to the work you and the chorus are doing?

GS: Our annual gala brunch is always such a fun event

that so many look forward to every year. This year we went with a speak-easy theme. As guests entered the event, they walked into the magical world of ‘Ruby’s Speak-Easy.’ They enjoyed good friends, cocktails, a delicious meal, and some musical performance from the chorus. This single event is our biggest fundraiser of the year and really helps set our fiscal budget for the year ahead. We hope that the event will keep growing and that more people will join us to help support the mission of the chorus.

GMCSF’s Unbreakable & Unstoppable is June 24 and 25, 2022 at 8PM at Sunshine Cathedral.

For tickets and more information, visit GMCSF.org.

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Museum of Discovery and Science to Host Fourth Annual Family Pride Day Celebration on June 25

T

he Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) invites the south Florida community to attend its Fourth Annual Family Pride Day Celebration, presented

by Bank of America, on Saturday, June 25, in alignment with the nationally celebrated LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

Admission is free for City of Fort Lauderdale residents (with valid ID) and $5 admission for non-residents.

● Participate in the rainbow science lab and make-andtake a Pride flag, create prisms and tie-dyed t-shirt. ● Experience an explosion of colors with a special Pride KaBOOM! show ● Attend a storytime with a drag queen.

“Embracing people with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations is in our DNA here at MODS on Family Pride Day and all year long. Our inclusivity initiatives further our commitment to creating a vibrant and accepting museum experience for all families,” said Joseph Cox, president and CEO of MODS. “We have created a culture of hospitality where diversity is celebrated. We take pride in being a Museum where everyone can learn and rediscover science through our programs as an individual or family. We hope the entire community will join us at this event” The event will be held at MODS from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with special LGBTQ+ programming throughout the day.

Families can:

● Partners and friends of the LGBTQ+ community.

“Bank of America joyfully partners with MODS for another colorful Family Pride Day at the Museum to celebrate diversity and inclusion in our community,” said Lori Chevy, president, Bank of America Fort Lauderdale.

“Family Pride Day is an incredible opportunity to show our support for all of south Florida’s diverse families.”

MODS is known as a family-friendly community connector. Diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of the Museum’s everyday experiences. For more information about MODS Family Pride Day, please visit mods.org/2022pride.

Content and Photo Courtesy of Museum of Discovery and Science

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FOURTH ANNUAL PRIDE DAY

JOIN US FOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN ALL DAY LONG!

JUNE 25, 2022

CELEBRATE PRIDE WITH MODS!

Our day-long event is filled with colorful fun and educational activities for everyone.

WHAT CAN FAMILIES DO AT THE MUSEUM? • Activities Participate in the rainbow science lab and make-and-take a Pride flag, prisms and tie-dyed t-shirt (purchase a white shirt for $5)!

• Exhibits, Shows and Demos

See an explosion of colors with a special Pride KaBOOM! Show and attend a storytime with a drag queen.

• Career Connection

See healthcare, legislative affairs and local diversity community partners in action.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2022 • 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. FREE for MEMBERS and city of Fort Lauderdale residents with proof of address at the box office.

NON-MEMBERS: $5 General Museum admission.

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