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watermark | event planner
| Mar. 18-Mar. 31, 2010
Troy Lim
Rent
Sarasota photographer Troy Lim will display his landscape and Moment in Time photos at two locations throughout the spring.
Sarasota performer Felicity, also known as Jonathan Hall, stars in RENT at the Venice Theatre through April 11.
Mitchell Rock Adult film star Mitchell Rock will be among several stars attending Erotica: Adult Video Stars at the Parliament House March 27.
art [SARASOTA] Troy Lim Photography
Two Sarasota locations are showcasing out photographer Troy Lim in separate exhibits. His detailed wildlife and landscape photography shows nature in the raw while his Moment in Time Fluid Sculpture photos capture the split second collision of water drops in a contemporary and artistic way. To see Lim’s photography, visit the Nuovo Salon Group, 1421 1st St., or the Village Potter Gallery in the Village of the Arts at 1017 12th Ave. W. For more information visit TroyLimPhotography.com or call Nuovo Salon at 941-684-9200 or the Village Pottery Gallery at 941-465-9046.
[ST. PETERSBURG] Dali Illustrates: Alice in Wonderland
Long before Tim Burton re-imagined Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland books or the Straz Center for the Performing Arts turned it into a musical, Salvador Dali had his own interpretation. Either coincidence or planning has brought Dali Illustrates: Alice in Wonderland to the Dali Museum through April 18. For more information and hours, visit SalvadorDaliMuseum.org or call 727-8233767.
comedy [ORLANDO] Sleuth’s Stand-Up Comedy Spotlight
Just five bucks buys you big laughs from multiple comedians at the Sleuth’s Stand-Up Comedy Spotlight, on stage Saturday, March 20 at the Sleuth Mystery Dinner Theater. Orlando funnyman Jeff Jones hosts the 10 p.m. show.
Lewis Black
The man who blends the hilarious with the political during his outrageous rants is taking
the stage at Hard Rock Live. Lewis Black will perform Friday, March 26 at 8 p.m. Ticket prices for reserved seats range from $35 - $55 and are available at HardRockLive.com or by calling 407-351-LIVE.
theater [BRADENTON] Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
The Manatee Players will present the Andrew Lloyd Webber spectacle Joseph and the Amazing Techincolor Dreamcoat through April 11. The colorful, fanciful musical follows the story of the biblical Joseph and the betrayal of his 11 brothers. Several LGBTs are in the cast. For more information and tickets visit ManateePlayers.com.
[CLEARWATER] Dixie’s Tupperware Party
Dixie Longate is a hard-working girl. The traveling Tupperware saleswoman has made a career out of creating new, inventive—and hilarious—ways to use the durable plastic product that is Tupperware. She returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall March 30-April 4 and will take part in Watermark’s official Dixie Party on April 1.For more information and tickets, visit RuthEckerdHall.com or call727-7917400
[SARASOTA] Unplugged: Theater in the Raw
Asolo Rep will host its new inaugural play festival, Unplugged: Theater in the Raw, through April 3. Asolo Rep Associate Artistic Director of the FUSU/Asolo Conservatory Greg Leaming takes on the role of producer and curator of the festival, which will include staged readings of new plays and workshops. New playwrights have been invited to share their work with audiences to get real time feedback. All-access passes are $45 and includes entry into the closing reception. Other ticket options are available by calling 941-351-8000.
[VENICE] RENT
Local female impersonator Felicity, also known as Jonathan Hall, is just one of six openly LGBT cast members in Venice Theatre’s production of RENT, which runs through April 11. The iconic play about a year in the life of friends has been a Broadway smash, a major motion picture and is now available to local theaters for the first time. For more information and tickets, visit VeniceStage.com or call 941-488-1115.
music [ST. PETERSBURG] Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys has said for years that she is just a strong-minded woman and not a lesbian, but there are still some hardcore fans who hope the pop diva will come out of the closet. Whether or not she is gay is irrelevant, considering she supports LGBT equality and played gay in the film Smokin’ Aces. Now the singer brings her Freedom Tour to the St. Pete Times Forum on Sunday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information, visit StPeteTimesForum.com.
special events [ST. PETERSBURG] Poker with a Purpose
Help support As I Am Radio with a charity poker tournament at the Flamingo Resort on Saturday, March 27. A Texas Hold’em tournament starts at 2 p.m. and all proceeds benefit the AsIAm.fm gay talk radio show hosted by Robin Hankins. Not sure how to play poker? No problem. A workshop is available for poker newcomers from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the resort. For more information, visit AsIAm.fm.
[TAMPA] Leather Sir/Boy 2010 fundraiser
Jerry and Boy Dan need support to compete at the Beyond Leather regional contest in Fort Lauderdale in April. The Ybor Eagle will host a fundraiser for the two title holders on Saturday, March 27 from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Presentations, demos, vending, bootblacking and raffles will help raise money for the upcoming contest.
[ORLANDO] Rainbow Democratic Club meeting Always open to the public, the Rainbow Democratic Club’s monthly meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 22, at The Center. It starts at 7 p.m.
Wine Tasting Reception
Meet The Center’s Board of Directors at a wine tasting reception on Thursday, March 25. A $10 donation includes a glass of wine or beer, with 100% donated back to The Center, courtesy of drinks provided by Tastings. The event runs from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Erotica: Adult Video Stars
Porn stars are taking over the Parliament House on Saturday, March 27. Erotica: Adult Video Stars is an annual event where the men you love to watch bring the art of seduction to Orlando. This year’s event features Adam Killian, Mitchell Rock and Freakzilla, plus 20-plus adult vendors and a free chocolate dipping station. Warning: The event contains nudity. Otherwise, what’s the point?
Birthday Roast of Doug Ba’aser
Do you know Doug Ba’aser? Doesn’t matter! You’re invited to the birthday roast of an Orlando theatre regular and the winner of Watermark’s WAVE Award for “Local I’d Like to See in a Watermark Centerfold.” Funny friends will send up Ba’aser at the Parliament House, starting at 8 p.m. on Monday, March 29. Seats start at $10 and the whole shebang benefits the Paul Wegman Memorial Scholarship Fund. Reserve your spot at Wanzie.com/BoxOffice.
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