Wire Magazine Issue #2, 2012: The Secrets for a Spectacular Model's Body

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BUSINESS BUILDERS LUNCHEON ~ 1/26

@ City Hall The Restaurant; 11:30am- 1:30pm

BUSINESS BUILDERS LUNCHEON ~ 2/1 @ Seasons 52; 11:30am- 1:30pm

1ST ANNUAL “STATE OF OUR COMMUNITY” LUNCHEON ~ 2/9

@ Hilton Miami Downtown; 11:30am- 1:30pm

4TH ANNUAL LGBT EXPLORE / EXPO ~ 2/12 191 NE 40th Street

(Moore Building - Design District); 12pm- 5pm Over 100 vendors, suppliers, companies, and organizations showcasing their products and services catered to the LGBT community.

In partnership with the GMCVB, LGBT Visitor Center, Miami Herald, Miami.com, and with the participation of the GLBT Travel Expo. Food, refreshments, entertainment, giveaways, and drawing for great prizes including trips to Latin America, hotel stays, and restaurant gift certificates.

FREE event open to the public. Reserve your booth today! www.gogaymiamiexplore.com

More information on the above at www.gogaymiami. com l 305-673-4440 l mdglcc@bellsouth.net NEW AT LGBT VISITORS CENTER Receive a fabulous Rainbow Beach towel with every $15 tax-deductible contribution to the MDGLCC Foundation.

Call 305.397.8914 or e-mail cindy@gogaymiami.com

LGBT Visitor Center Activities 1130 Washington Avenue • Miami Beach, FL 33139 14 JAN

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Reservations required

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MGLFF GLOW SCREENING Wednesday, February 15, 2012 7:00 p.m. Reception 8:30 p.m. “Going Down in La La Land ” Screening at the Miami Beach Cinematheque

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TASTE OF MIAMI

Saturday, January 14, 2012

7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Miami Beach Convention Center (between halls A & B- Washington Ave.) Join the MDGLCC Foundation as we enjoy tastes from some of Miami’s finest restaurants, sip signature cocktails provided by Bacardi and 42Below, spend time with friends AND support the MDGLCC Foundation Scholarship Fund and The LGBT Visitor Center. $75 in advance/$100 at the door.

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ON THE GO: TAILS IN TWO CITIES

BY JAMES CUBBY

MOVA, South Beach’s popular martini lounge, now has a new location in Washington D.C. After four years of enjoying the success of his very popular South Beach location, owner Babak Movahedi has opened a Washington D.C. location. “We are very excited to return to D.C.,” said Babak Movahedi, owner of MOVA Lounge.

“Over the years, MOVA has evolved as a company, a brand and as a nightlife destination. This new space will provide the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgendered (LGBT) community in our nation’s capital with an opulent bar experience unlike any other.” The D.C. MOVA opened this past October but will have a grand opening celebration this weekend. Wire caught up with Babak to chat about MOVA, his work in the community and his ties to South Beach and D.C.

What first brought you to Miami from Washington D.C.?

I had been coming back and forth between Miami and D.C. for years, and I have always loved the Miami Beach lifestyle. MOVA in D.C. certainly filled a void in the nightlife experience, offering locals a place where they could enjoy a high quality cocktail in a very chic lounge with incredible service, and I just could not find that in Miami Beach. There really was a need in this market for a place like MOVA, and when I discovered our current location at 1625 Michigan Avenue, right off of Lincoln Road, I knew it was time for me to bring the MOVA concept down to South Beach.

How is the gay scene different in D.C.?

The gay scene in Miami is very different from D.C. in a couple of ways. D.C. is really a happy hour crowd. A lot of people work from nine to five and really enjoy cocktailing after work. In Miami it’s a bit of a later crowd. Miami is more of a leisurely town. D.C. and Miami are also different in that we get a lot of tourists that are looking to let loose and party all night, which really gave us the chance to explore so many different nights in Miami. We have a DJ at MOVA every night of the week in Miami.

However, no matter how different Miami is from D.C. the community is exactly the same in wanting high quality cocktails, great service, and a beautiful atmosphere.

How will the MOVA in D.C. be different than MOVA in Miami Beach?

Well we’ve never really left D.C. In fact, we were just looking for the right location to reopen. Like Miami, I noticed seven years ago that there was a void in the D.C. nightlife circuit. D.C. was missing that very chic lounge where everyone can go to enjoy a delicious cocktail, great music, and programming variety. D.C. and Miami will be very similar in that each night of the week will have its own programming. More importantly, Miami and D.C. will be similar in that we will always offer a luxury product at an affordable price. D.C. is different in that we will actually have three very distinct areas. We have the main bar, the VIP area, and the rooftop terrace.

What’s your secret to a successful nightspot?

It’s really no secret what we offer at MOVA. The secret to a successful nightspot is all in the ingredients, and we only use and accept the best. We get our mixers and fruit from local purveyors and we make every drink as it is ordered. The fruit is muddled right before our customers’ eyes. That paired with the fact that we offer fantastic service is really what separates us as a lounge and why we have been successful in both Miami and D.C. You’re a great host. How often will you be traveling back and forth to the two MOVAs? We recently brought Chip Arndt on board as our director of operations, and both he and I will be traveling back and forth between Miami and D.C., so one of us will always be at the other location. You can think of Chip as another version of me, just a little taller!

What’s your favorite night to go out?

I can’t say that I have a favorite night to go out. One of the things I appreciate about both Miami and D.C. is that there is something to do every single night of the week.

MOVA is a beautiful contemporary smoke-free lounge. Will the MOVA in D.C. also be smoke free? Why did you decide to make your bars smoke free (a decision which I applaud)?

When we first opened Halo, which became MOVA, we realized on the second day of doing business that our customers really do appreciate the high quality ingredients of our drinks and the crisp, chic atmosphere they

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were cocktailing in. We didn’t want to fog up that experience with second hand smoke. It just didn’t fit into our brand statement. We have always been focused on creating a “green” space. At first, we thought there would be a backlash, but the opposite happened in fact. People really appreciated the fact that they could go out, enjoy a great drink, and not go home smelling like an ashtray.

How much do you participate in the design of your bars?

The design of both Miami and D.C. was a team effort, but I am very, very involved in the design of my lounges.

Before the first brush stroked the wall, my team of architects and I would take pictures of light fixtures, bathrooms, bars, bar stools, and everything in between to get ideas on how we wanted to design the lounge. As a group, we have hand selected every design element in each space.

You’re very active in the gay community. What are some of the events and organizations in which you currently participate?

I currently serve as the chair of the Miami Beach Gay Pride Board. This year’s Pride is going to be even bigger and better. We are well ahead of our past fundraising goals and have grown our budget to include a major headliner. This year, Pride will grow from 40,000 people last year to approximately 60,000! It’s going to be huge!

Both MOVA locations will always serve as a local town hall for political leaders and community organizations.

We have worked with everyone from SAVE Dade, The Task Force, Equality Florida, Care Resource, and many other organizations to help raise funds for each and every one of their important causes. At MOVA, the community is a big part of who we are as a business.

Anything you’d like to say to the community?

First off, I want to make sure everyone knows that we do not take our customers for granted. I would like to thank the Miami and D.C. communities for continually supporting MOVA. We have always done our best to not only serve high quality cocktails at an affordable price, but to also provide the community with a place to call home.

SATURDAY NIGHT PARTY @ THE MANOR PHOTOS BY HENRY PEREZ

DJ Oren Nizri takes over the Manor Saturday Night for one of the sexiest parties in Fort Lauderdale. The party was just getting started with George Coronado’s birthday and a packed house. With no cover and live performances by Erika Norell the party went to the next level.

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SHOPPING BAG

HYPE FRIDAYS @ MOVA PHOTOS BY HENRY PEREZ

COLD WEATHER FINDS 2(X)IST MILITARY LINE OF MEN’S UNDERWEAR When the temperatures drop, layers become a must! And let’s not forget about the bare essentials… undies! 2(x)ist introduces Military, a line of men’s underwear modeled after modern combat uniforms and body armor. Military is made from a very breathable Pique-Fle(x) cotton. Two styles: Sport Brief - $20. No-Show Trunk - $28.

HYPE Fridays is back, and this time the party takes over MOVA. Hosted by Edison Farrow and Pussila with beats by DJ Bryan Zero. To add to the HYPE there are $7 Finlandia drink specials all night long.

Online at http://shop.2xist.com or other online stores.

Also sold at department stores such as Macy’s, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, and Neiman Marcus.

COLD SWEAT SCARF BY ART 4 FUNK This unique hoodie/scarf, part of a hot new fashion line for dancers, was featured in the Lady Gaga video “Married to the Night.” Perfect for those chilly nights or as a fashion statement, the Cold Sweat Scarf is made of 100% cotton with towel lining and is available is several colors. $120.

Funky Sexy Couture, 900 Washington Avenue in Miami Beach. 305.397.8366 or www.funkysexycouture.com

DANCE CENTRAL 2 When the weather is cold and the sky gray you may want to stay home. Don’t let that stop you from dancing. Grab the sequel to the best-selling dance game for Kinect for Xbox 360. Dance Central 2 keeps the outrageously addictive Dance Central experience as it captures your body motions and delivers feedback on how accurately you match the onscreen prompts.

Experience a new focus on simultaneous multiplayer, team up with your friends, or go head-to-head in a dance off. Dance Central 2 is the perfect opportunity to practice your moves before showcasing your work at the club. Get the fun started for around $49.

Available at many retail and online stores such as Best Buy, Target, GameStop, Amazon & more.

FACIAL FUEL The cold air can sometimes cause skin to dry out. Our friends at Kiehl’s reminded us that men’s skin is thicker and less likely to maintain proper hydration levels. Facial Fuel

by Kiehl’s is perfectly formulated to make you feel alive with a moisturizer that’s chock full of skin-invigorating ingredients. It contains vitamins C and E for rejuvenation, and soy and caffeine for revitalization. This “recovery accelerator” helps skin resist the effects of environmental stress for a healthy, invigorated appearance. $25.

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DAILY GRIND

HYPE FRIDAYS @ MOVA PHOTOS BY HENRY PEREZ

SEEKING MR. WRONG

BY ANTWYONE INGRAM

There would be no other appropriate way to begin without saying - all the wrong people are picky about all the wrong damn things. Let’s be honest and avoid sugarcoating. We live in a community where beauty reigns supreme and all else is irrelevant. If it doesn’t ooze sex, masculinity, muscularity, athleticism, and - wait, why do I sound like an Adam4Adam profile? By whose standards are gay men attractive and why have the adjectives above become everyone’s “gay standard?”

While it all sounds nice, and while it’s natural for a gay man to be attracted to a “man’s man,” since when was “discreet, MASC, muscular, no fats no fems, ddf” a type and how unrealistic of a “type” when half these big bricks walking around here are gayer than a tea dance in Key West?

Discreet? Do I really need to go there? Let’s not elaborate on how many men you, your friend, his friend, his boyfriend, his ex-boyfriend, his new boyfriend’s cousin, and his grandpa all have in common and have all had sex with multiple times.

There is no such thing as discreet. It’s discreet if you make very little noise during your session, but other than that - it’ll be leaked like a bad press release in less than 24 hours - I hope your ass was clean.

Masculine - anyone can be “masculine” if they look the part. It seems muscular and masculine have either become the same thing, or gay men don’t know which is which. Muscular does not equal masculine, because everyone knows the bigger the man, the bigger the bottom, and the higher the squeals - Mariah Carey squeals at that. I don’t know about you “ladies” but I fake masculine pretty damn well to get in where I need to, and men swear I’m the real thing. Great pecs, a ton of tattoos, and Barry White’s voice (which can be turned off just as quickly as it’s turned on) will fool even the biggest “jock.”

I don’t even know why everyone throws around “jock” so lightly. Dancing at Score topless does not make you a jock, it makes you a circuit queen - and very few of you can even name a professional sports team so let’s stop abusing that word. The only jock any of you know is a jock strap, so move along…

DDF - I don’t think I need to throw around statistics nor do I need to expand on the excessive drug use in our community but “disease AND drug free” has somehow reassured a great number of men that the man who is advertising this is clean as a whistle and won’t even so much as touch an aspirin - lies. “Please be disease and drug free - as I am” is my fave. How will I know you’re clean unless you have your test results laminated on the wall, and how will I know your’re drug free unless I give you a piss cup or draw blood - really? DDF is irrelevant unless you have proof, so stop using that acronym as a confirmation because in many cases it is far from a genuine one. You can’t fake “sober” like you can fake masculine especially if you arrive at a man’s house and he’s “bright eyed and bushy tailed” - feeling grand and it’s damn nearly 7a.m.

Muscular - anyone can pay for muscles; they aren’t expensive imported from Mexico. Ask the next gentlemen you see working out in the gym with no neck and ridiculous vascularity how he got so big, and listen to his basic workout regime ideal for your average soccer mom.

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If this has become the international standard for gay men then I’m afraid. If this is “Mr. Right” then immediately find me a “Mr. Wrong” because all of these “preferences” are quite delusional.

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Wire Magazine’s readers love your photography. Is there anything new you want to share with them about the direction of your work in 2012?

It’s such a pleasure to work with Wire Magazine. My boyfriend Abel Cruz and I are definitely looking to switch things up in 2012. We are currently working on some campaigns that are about to surface which will definitely take our work in a different direction. I certainly want to continue working with small guys starting out and continue doing my one-on-one work with local models and artists.

Do you have any new plans for 2012?

I plan to finally publish my first book in 2012. For a long time I was unsure about whether this would happen or not, but it’s such a dream of mine. I think it’s about time I treat myself and honor these models. It’s a financial risk but one I have to take. I would feel so accomplished. Can’t wait!

What are you looking forward to the most this year?

I’m really excited about the changes Abel and I are making to take our company Photo Studio Miami to another level. It’s only January and we are already booked for the first three months.

That’s amazing. We are finally working on an interactive blog and have a team of people working behind the scenes doing video documentaries of our shoots and there’s even talk of an online magazine.

What are your New Year’s resolutions?

By Rafa Carvajal & Jesse Spencer What better way to start a new year than with the amazing photography of Jorge Freire and his gorgeous models. In this week’s issue we decided to catch up to Jorge and find out about his new plans for 2012.

We also decided to find out how John Pizzo, one of Jorge’s stunning models, manages to stay in shape and maintain such a beautiful body – a little incentive for those of us wanting to look better in 2012.

Check out what Jorge had to say about the direction of his work in 2012.

My New Year’s resolution is to make more time for the people I love and who matter most. Sometimes I drown myself in my projects and get lost in the creative process. Then, between traveling and deadlines, I forget to do the simple things that I should always make time for, like eating at Denny’s with my two brothers that I love, having coffee with my amazing mom, or spending the day with my boyfriend of 14 years doing absolutely nothing but just acting silly and talking about our dreams. There are just certain things that should never take priority over those people who have real estate in my heart. It is because of their love and support that I am where I am today.

Anything else you would like to share with Wire’s readers?

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If it’s okay, I want to thank a few people and show my gratitude.

First off, I want to thank Wire Magazine for giving me so many opportunities to promote my work. Your team has always been so generous with me. I also want to thank my fans for following my work, and for accepting me and my art into their lives. It is because of your support that I am so recognized, and there are no words in the world that can express my gratitude. I also want to thank my models - you are my muses, my demigods who bring these images in my head to life. Thank you for your belief and trust! I would be nothing without you guys. Finally, I want to thank my beautiful boyfriend Abel Cruz - you are proof that angels walk on earth. Thank you for making my life so full.

In 2012, I plan to manifest every dream I ever had, and, in the process, bring you guys some of the most incredible images I have ever produced. So keep your eyes peeled because it’s time to leave my imprint.

WIRE COVER: THE SECRETS FOR A SPECTACULAR MODEL’S BODY

Here is a quick look into John Pizzo’s secret for having a magnificent body.

You have a beautiful body. How do you stay in shape? Is it your workouts? Is it your diet?

Thanks for the very kind words! For me, staying in shape is a lifestyle. I’ve always had a strong interest in fitness and nutrition and it’s allowed me to look they way I do, and, more importantly, to feel healthy. Staying in shape is certainly a combination of training and dieting.

Many people don’t realize that proper nutrition is half the battle. Dieting is especially important if you have a short-term goal such as trimming down for the summer or reaching a certain weight goal. You can’t get great abs just by doing a thousand crunches yet making no changes to your diet.

How long have you been modeling? What’s your favorite aspect of modeling?

It’s funny, I’ve never really considered myself a “model” because I’ve only ever done it as a hobby, and whenever I’ve been fortunate enough to get modeling offers. I’m a chemical engineer, and it’s often tough to balance a full-time job with modeling and training. My first photo shoot was a little over five years ago. I love the rush you get when doing a photo shoot. And it’s very rewarding to see your hard work captured on film. It’s also a huge plus when you work with a great photographer like Jorge Freire. Jorge has amazing talent with a camera, and he’s as nice and down-to-earth as you could ask for.

How much time do you dedicate to fitness?

What keeps you motivated?

I weight-train five days a week. I incorporate anywhere from three to five days of A.M. cardio. I work out my abs for ten to fifteen minutes after every workout. Training is a huge stress reliever for me, and it’s my “me time” after a long workday, so it’s not difficult to stay motivated. It’s the part of the day that I look forward to most, and I get frustrated when I can’t make it to the gym. Of course, FEELING healthy from training and proper diet is a huge motivation as well.

We are sure you get hit on by a lot of guys, what’s your usual response?

I’m always humbled and very appreciative of any compliment or positive attention that I get. So my response is always a heart-felt “thank you” and usually a big goofy smile.

It’s pretty obvious that you have a perfect ass.

What’s your secret?

Ha ha! I get that a lot. Often it’s the first thing that gets noticed, and I joke around by saying “Hey, my face is up here!” I have to admit that working out legs is not my favorite, but they grow quickly when I train them hard enough. Squats are great for glutes. I also split my leg routine and train them twice a week, so as to devote enough attention to the various leg muscles. Legs make up about 50% of the body’s muscles, and they should be respected as such in the gym. If you train legs hard enough your whole body grows!

Lastly, many of our readers’ New Year’s resolution is to get in shape and try to look half as good as you. How should they start? Any tips you’d care to share?

Use your gym membership, and use it regularly! It’s very easy to skip the gym once, or twice... but that can also easily lead to just GOING once or twice. When you’re at the gym, focus on your fitness goals and don’t get sucked into socializing with people around you (there’s a time and place for that outside the gym). Get a workout partner for motivation. Find a good trainer in order to give you that extra motivation. Make sure your diet is in-line with what your fitness goals are (a good trainer can help you with this as well). Get plenty of sleep because the body grows when you’re resting.

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FLIX

FILTHY GORGEOUS FRIDAYS @ SCORE

MERYL STREEP AS THE IRON LADY

BY KEVIN WYNN

Margaret Hilda Thatcher, The Baroness Thatcher, the longest- serving British Prime Minister of the twentieth century and the first woman to hold that office, has finally arrived. Meryl Streep is playing her in a new film, The Iron Lady, which opens this weekend.

In the UK, Thatcher is still a lightning rod for controversy more than two decades after she resigned as PM. But Phyllida Lloyd’s biopic sidesteps controversy and airbrushes history, making The Iron Lady an object of devotion that might well have been titled LOVING MAGGIE. Lloyd and screenwriter Abi Morgan make one of the most hated political figures of her day lovable by fading up on Thatcher today, in her mid-eighties, enfeebled, yearning for her deceased husband Denis, flashing back on events in her life. This Thatcher isn’t the fire-breathing politico of the 1980s – she’s a dear old lady, lost in her memories, rapidly losing touch.

PHOTOS BY HENRY PEREZ

Every Friday things get a little filthy but always stay gorgeous at Score. The hottest Friday dance party in South Beach is hosted by The Pennyback Boyz every week. Get down with the hottest crowd and the best beats every Friday.

Lloyd and Morgan also make Thatcher a feminist icon. Poor spunky Maggie spends much of the first half of the film struggling to establish herself in a man’s world. Much is made of her shoes, her frocks, her handbags.

By the time Mrs.Thatcher decides to make a run for the leadership of the Conservative Party, we’re right there with her. And why not? Thatcher’s tough-love rhetoric, removed from its historical context, sounds like common sense and it’s hard to resist cheering for Thatcher the lady underdog.

Once Thatcher becomes Prime Minister, The Iron Lady becomes a bit of a pageant as Thatcher perseveres in the face of economic and social unrest, terrorism and war. The major events of a decade of British history become a series of diva moments, climaxing with an operatic leave-taking from Number 10 Downing Street, played out in slo-mo and strewn with rose petals. It is to die for. Meryl Streep is also to die for, as always. Streep is a superb actress but her appeal transcends mere acting. She’s a wizard of empathy, a diva of delight. It’s a good thing that she chooses to use her powers for good, or at least for reasonably amusing entertainments like The Iron Lady.

More challenging English-accented fare can be had at National Theatre Live, debuting this weekend at its exclusive Miami venue, the Coral Gables Art Cinema. First in this series of simulcast performances from London’s National Theatre: Collaborators, a play by John Hodge, screenwriter of Trainspotting. One patron buying tickets for Hodge’s dark comedy had tried to see the play in London but couldn’t get seats there.

The Iron Lady

Opens January 13 at area cinemas

Collaborators

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TOP TRAX

FILTHY GORGEOUS FRIDAYS @ SCORE PHOTOS BY HENRY PEREZ

OH, BABY!

BY DJ F8-O

Congratulations to power music couple, Jay-Z and Beyoncé, on the birth of their best collaboration yet: their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter! A 7-pound Blue came into the world on Saturday, January 7th in New York City. To celebrate the latest addition to their family, Daddy Jay released a new song on his social network, Life + Times, dedicated to his new baby girl.

The rap track called “Glory” not only expresses Jay’s excitement and joy for his newfound fatherhood, it also features daddy’s little girl herself, making her the youngest person ever to be featured on a rap song.

The most surprising part about the track is Jay’s confession of previously failed pregnancies. Lyrics like “Last time the miscarriage was so tragic / We was afraid you’d disappear” and “All the pain of the last time / I prayed so hard it was the last time” reveal a more personal struggle the couple went through while trying to start a family. Could this mean Jay-Z’s new bundle of joy is going to soften his style a bit? We’ll just have to wait and see. As for how baby B got her unusual name, nothing’s official yet.

However, the word on cyberspace is that “Blue” was inspired by daddy’s “Blueprint” albums while “Ivy” stems from the Roman number IV, Mama B’s favorite number.

Speaking of making babies - the Prince of passion, Robin Thicke, is back with a brand new collection of sexy grooves set to get beds rockin’ and headboards knockin.’ On his fifth album, ‘Love After War,’ the smokin’ hot crooner takes us from the bedroom to the backroom with tracks inspired by R&B, classic Motown and jazz. He even sprinkles a little Latin flavor into the mix to spice things up. The 17-track seduction begins with the Marvin Gaye-styled showstopper “An Angel On Each Arm” and closes with the jazzy R&B slow-jam “What Would I Be.” What happens in between is a delicious mix of romance and angst wrapped in Robin’s velvety vocals. Even the Lil Wayne collaboration “Pretty Lil Heart” goes down smoother than a lubed-up Barry White tune.

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Some of my faves are the 60s-inspired “I’m An Animal,” “Tears On My Tuxedo” and the title track. Although practically invisible to the pop charts, this singer/songwriter/composer has become legendary for delivering some of the most beautifully original music of our generation. As with his past projects, I don’t expect any of these tracks to make the mainstream charts. But then again you can’t take a system that celebrates excessive use of auto-tune too seriously. So next time you’re planning a romantic rendezvous, cook dinner, buy flowers and don’t forget to bring Robin. Best three-way ever!

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WIRED ON THE ARTS

BY JAMES CUBBY

JANUARY - 12 - 18 Another exciting week of entertainment awaits South Florida audiences.

CONCERTS

THEATRE

Haunted: Sounds of the Times, from the New World Symphony, features the young Spanish conducting sensation Pablo Heras-Casado on January 14.

The Song is You is a tribute to Jerome Kern, one of the most important American theatre and film composer of the early 20th Century, at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center from January 18-22.

The Miami Beach Stage Door Theatre presents I Love a Piano, a nostalgic journey as seen through the eyes of legendary songwriter Irving Berlin, at the Byron Carlyle Theatre from January 13 – February 12.

Next to Normal, the controversial Broadway hit, comes to the Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre from January 18 – February 12.

Tito Puente, Jr. and his World Famous Salsa Orchestra will entertain audiences with “Got Mambo?” on January 13 & 14 at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.

The Grammy Award-winning rock band Evanescence performs at Hard Rock Live on January 17 with opening act Rival Sons.

CCINI’S U P

Elizabeth Caballero

DANCE Bruno Ribeiro

JAN 21 - FEB 4 VERDI’S

JAN 28 - FEB 11

FGO.ORG

Jersey Boys, the smash-hit Broadway musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons, plays at the Broward Center from January 11-29.

Gregg Allman, lead singer of the Allman Brothers Band, performs at Hard Rock Live on January 18.

La rondine means “the swallow,” a bird that flies south for the winter, only to return. Magda abandons a comfortable life of wealth in 1920s Paris as a kept mistress to pursue a romance of a lifetime in the south of France, but ultimately returns home heartbroken in the end. Following her triumphant performance as Liù in Turandot last season, Cuban-American soprano Elizabeth Caballero stars.

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GableStage at the Biltmore presents the Broadway hit, The Motherf**ker with the Hat, thru February 5. This is a bruising and very funny dance of love, betrayal and indecision.

800.741.1010

La rondine is made possible by a generous gift from the Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Foundation and the Adams Supporting Foundation. Miami performances are sponsored, in part, by Funding Arts Network. Photo © Carol Rosegg for New York City Opera. Rigoletto is made possible by a generous gift from Stephen A. Keller and Lesleen Bolt in loving memory of Stephen. Fort Lauderdale performances sponsored by Mrs. Rose Miniaci. Photo © Ken Howard for San Diego Opera.

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Ballet Flamenco La Rosa offers a special evening using flamenco to interpret the classical theatrical work, Di- recto Al Corazon, on January 12 at EVENTS the Arsht Center.

Art Deco Weekend celebrates its 35th year. Art Deco Weekend (January 13COMEDY The Capital Steps, known for political 15) includes tours, an Art Deco fursatire, bring their new show Desper- niture expo, a parade, a classic car ate Housemembers to the Amaturo show, musical performances, fashion Theater at the Broward Center from shows, a film & lecture series, and blocks of food. Located on Miami January 12 – 15.

Beach’s Ocean Drive. For more info, The hilarious Whoopi Goldberg visit www.mdpl.org. brings her humor to the stage of Hard The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Rock Live on January 13.

Chamber of Commerce Foundation presents the 3rd Annual Taste of Miami on January 14 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Enjoy tastes from some of Miami’s finest restaurants. The event supports the MDGLCC Foundation Scholarship Fund and the LGBT Visitor Center.

7-10 p.m. For more info, visit www. gogaymiami.com.

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Submissions for Wired on the Arts should be sent to: cubby@wireweekly.com

DINING

BY RAFA CARVAJAL

GET LUCKY FOR LUNCH FOR ONLY $9.99

A while ago I was driving home from Publix in the Downtown Brickell area and noticed that a new Irish pub was being built on First Avenue. As a Harvard boy who used to love Cambridge pubs and good beer, I couldn’t wait until the place opened to check it out. On Tuesday I went to The Lucky Clover Irish Pub to sample their Executive Lunch Specials menu. Let’s just say Jesse and I were blown away by Downtown Brickell’s hottest new destination for dining, drinking, and entertainment. This watering hole reminds me of the best pubs I have visited in both the U.S. and Europe. The place is absolutely stunning, with a décor that you must see to understand what I mean. It turns out The Lucky Clover has been packed nightly since it opened less than a month ago, with locals and tourists alike enjoying its amazing décor, delicious cuisine, spacious bars, great music, and a sports bar vibe.

Now they are also offering a mouth-watering lunch menu with a broad selection of dishes for only $9.99, including a soda or iced tea. For an additional $2.00 you can have dessert or a salad; or substitute a glass of wine or beer for your beverage. I had a truly scrumptious Chicken Paella prepared fresh to order with a traditional Spanish recipe that reminded me of the best Paella’s I enjoyed while working in Spain – very impressive. Jesse had a delectable Spaghetti Bolognese - they make their pasta fresh every day and you can choose from a wide array of both pastas and sauces. I also loved the traditional Spanish potato salad and the carrot cake.

Other delicious lunch alternatives include Grilled Tuna Steak with Sautéed Vegetables and French Fries; Breaded Chicken Breast (“Milanesa”) with Sautéed Vegetables and French Fries; and Grilled Pork Loin with BBQ Sauce with Stuffed Baked Potato.

If you love a great affordable lunch, The Lucky Clover Irish Pub is your spot. Just a warning, once you step in for lunch you will definitely return. The décor will engage you for hours, and if you like a fine Scotch or Whiskey, their selection will keep you coming back over and over.

The Lucky Clover Irish Pub, 1111 SW First Ave, Downtown Brickell.

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COSPLAY TUESDAYS @ SUSHI SAMBA PHOTOS BY HENRY PEREZ

The newest party on the block, Sushi Samba presents Cosplay Tuesdays hosted by Adora with hot tracks

by DJ FR8-0. The party kicked off at midnight on Lincoln Rd. with a full plate of entertainment and fun.

THIS WEEK THURSDAY, January 12

SATURDAY, January 14

JOHNNY’S MIAMI: It’s all about the show tonight at Johnny’s Miami for STRIP Thursdays, South Florida’s largest amateur contest. Take the stage for your chance to win $1000. No cover before 10 p.m. 62 NE 14th Street, Downtown Miami.

DISCOTEKKA: Dance like nobody’s watching tonight at Discotekka. Downtown Miami’s only gay dance party delivers one hell of a shindig every Saturday night. Tonight you can expect amazing shows by TP Lords, Athena Dion, and special guest performers in honor of Martin Luther King Weekend. Get ready for some hot and heavy beats with DJ Mac working the turntables. $150 VIP special. Sky and Absolut Vodka. 950 NE 2nd Ave.

MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from 3 to 9 p.m., followed by a night presented by the ladies of MOVA. Vanity Girl Thursdays gives you gorgeous girls, great music by DJ Zehno and special guest House of Intoxicating Pleasures sex shop raffle giveaways! Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan.

PALACE: Palace hosts Stiletto Nights with fierce drag shows by host Missy Meiyakie and special diva cast members. Show starts at 6 p.m. Enjoy weekly drink specials all night.

1200 Ocean Drive.

SCORE: Enjoy cocktails out on the patio and watch the famous Lincoln Road traffic pass by. Later in the evening Score hosts Pop Fever Thursday night party with fab beats by DJ Daisy D paired with an incredible crowd of delicious partygoers. 727 Lincoln Road.

TWIST: Don’t miss out on a fabulous night at TWIST with seven different bars, DJ Pride, stiff drinks, and beautiful dancers. And if you’re looking for some hot papis, DJ Adora will be hosting Sabroso in Bar 5! “Never a cover...

Always a groove.” 1057 Washington Ave. FRIDAY, January 13 EROS LOUNGE: Friday nights at Eros brings you Born to be a Drag! Hosted by Tiffany Fantasia with a heart pumping performance at 10 p.m. There’s no cover to get in and amazing $5 Stoli cocktail specials all night. 8201 Biscayne Blvd.

JOHNNY’S MIAMI: It’s Frat House Fridays at Miami’s only gay strip club with $4 drinks all night long with a college ID. Tonight enjoy sexy beats by DJ Miik.

THE MANOR: Rihanna-Rama: The Tribute will be taking place tonight. Check out DJ JPS spinning in the main room, DJ Daisy D in the hip-hop lounge, and drag performances all night long. $3 drinks till midnight, $5 drinks after. No cover for everyone 21+, $8 for 18+.

2345 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors.

MOVA: Edison Farrow presents HYPE Fridays tonight at MOVA with DJ Bryan Zero. Enjoy $7 Finlandia and $8 Stoli vodka cocktails all night long. Snag a bottle of Finlandia for $100 to party in style.

PALACE: Tonight is Drag Madness with fierce shows by the hot-n-heavy Latrice Royale and her gaggle of guest entertainers! Get ready for the biggest show on South Beach at 6 p.m.

SCORE: The Penny Back Boyz host the weekly Friday night party Filthy Gorgeous Fridays with DJ Mac spinning a true open format of music and videos, while Score’s hottest Go-Go boys work the speaker boxes.

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TWIST: Don’t miss out on a fabulous night at TWIST. Get in for the free Happy Hour BBQ at 6 p.m. Enjoy seven different bars, DJ Mika, stiff drinks, beautiful dancers, and, of course, the only place where there’s “Never a cover...

Always a groove.”

JOHNNY’S MIAMI: Downtown’s only gay strip club features the hottest, most diverse men in Miami Enjoy fab beats by DJ Bryan Zero, while Johnny’s dancers work the stage for your viewing pleasure.

THE MANOR: Get your taste of house this Saturday at the Manor with DJ Susan Morabito spinning all night. Live performances

by Erika Norell and the Salsa room will be a fiesta on its own with a DJ and Latin Drag show. And oh yeah did we mention? There’s no cover all night!

MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from 3 to 9 p.m., followed by FLASH Saturdays with the hottest music videos and visual entertainment

by VJ Chris Racine till 3 a.m. with $9 Grey Goose cocktails all night.

PALACE: Enjoy a special day of drag shows, great food, and stiff cocktails, as The Palace Bar hosts Drag Gone Wild with Tiffany Fantasia and her gaggle of performers! Heels hit the pavement at 6 p.m. sharp!

SCORE: Tonight Tonight is is Score’s Score’s Bitch Bitch Saturdays, Saturdays, SCORE: the largest largest gay gay dance dance party party on on the the Beach Beach with with the fun beats beats by

by J.J. Felix Felix and and shows shows by

by Chyna Chyna Girl Girl fun & Friends.

Friends. $6 $6 Chambord Chambord Vodka Vodka Drinks Drinks and and & $5 Cover Cover all all night night long. long. Hosted Hosted by

by Alex Alex Prieto Prieto $5 TWIST: Happy Hour 2-4-1 with Tommy and the locals from 1 to 9 p.m. on everything.

Come tonight and enjoy a full house of hot men and some incredible beats by DJ Mika.

“Never a cover...Always a groove.”

SUNDAY, January 15 ANGLERS: If you are looking to nurse that hangover with some unlimited mimosas and Bloody Mary’s, look no further than 660 at the Anglers. Enjoy great food and delicious libations in one of the most beautiful boutique resorts Miami Beach has to offer. 660 Washington Avenue.

DISCOTEKKA: Get ready for the performances of your life at Drag’s a Bitch Sundays at Discotekka. Prepare yourself for jaw dropping shows by Justice Divine, Erika Norell, TP Lords, Athena Dion & Melissa Hilton. In-TheBiz get in free, $5 for everyone else. Enjoy $5 well drinks all night with Daisy Deadpetals as your MC. JOHNNY’S MIAMI: Back by popular demand, satisfy your appetite by joining Bear Nation party at Johnny’s Miami. No cover and free domestic beer from 7 – 8 p.m. Get ready as bear pole dancers take the stage at Downtown’s only gay strip club.

THE MANOR: It’s time for Bearracuda Fort Lauderdale this Sunday. Get ready for DJ Francisco Guerra to make you come alive with the steady beats of house music. Cover for 21+ is $7 before 10, $10 afterwards.

MOVA: It’s time for one of the wildest parties in SoBe, as Sookie Stacks hosts the most scandalous party in South Beach, Out-n-Ugly Sundays with DJ Latrice. Beginning at 9 p.m. enjoy $3 beers, $4 Herradura shots, and $5 Finlandia. No cover.

PALACE: South South Beach’s Beach’s most most legendary legendary drag drag PALACE: brunch will will take take place place from from 11 11 a.m. a.m. to to 4 4 p.m. p.m. brunch with two two seatings: seatings: 11:30 11:30 am am and and another another at with p.m. Enjoy Enjoy over-the-top over-the-top performances performances by by 22 p.m.

Noel Noel Leon Leon paired paired with with aa delectable delectable menu.

Afterwards, Afterwards, check check out out the the sexiest sexiest Sunday Sunday T Dance Dance in in SoBe SoBe with with local local DJs DJs working working the the turntables. tables. When When the the TT Dance Dance ends, ends, this this Sunday the the BAR BAR CRAWL CRAWL Begins, Begins, take take the the party party to MOVA MOVA to to finish finish off off the the Sunday Sunday fun. fun.

SCORE: If you’re looking for a taste of Caribbean music paired with the best in hip-hop and Latin beats, look no further than Score tonight. Club Boi in association with Score presents Hip Sundays, a fabulous night of the best beats from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

TWIST: 2-4-1 happy hour from 1 to 9 p.m. on everything. Afterwards, see one of the most scandalous shows you’ll ever witness with Pussila’s amateur strip contest. Upstairs DJ Paulie will be working it out on the main dance floor. At TWIST: “Never a cover...

Always a groove.

URGE AT CAMEO: It’s back, the hottest dance party in Miami, and just in time for MLK Weekend. Join the scene with the sexiest crowd in town as URGE returns to Cameo.

NY DJ Eddie Martinez opens the party then Miami’s own Grammy nominated DJ Abel will take your body on a journey until 5 a.m.

Monday, but it’s MLK Day, you’ll have time to recover. Limited presell tickets available for $30.

MONDAY, January 16 JOHNNY’S MIAMI: Stop by for Drag On Mondays with TP Lords, Daisy D, and DJ Rob Sky. Drags drink for free till midnight. $3 drinks all night long!

THE MANOR: If you’re looking for a fierce show, you’ll love tonight! Get ready for Miss Noche Latina 2012 Pageant starring Viva Mirrage & The Noche Latina Family. Watch the hair flip and the glitter fly for $20 GA or $25 VIP. 21 +.

MOVA: Get ready to be a star at MOVA’s weekly Shout karaoke party with VJ AJ Reddy.

Enjoy half priced drinks all night long and $5 glasses of wine.

PALACE: Stop in for Palace’s 2-4-1 Absolut flavored cocktails all day, while enjoying the amazing view of Ocean Drive, and don’t forget to enjoy a snack or two while taking in the scenery.

SCORE: Swing by for one of the best happy hours in Miami Beach where all drinks are 1/2 price, followed by Video Freak where you can request your favorite music videos and enjoy $5 vodka cocktails, $7 martinis and $3 beers. No cover.

TWIST: Happy Hour 2-4-1 drinks ‘till 9 p.m.

Then it’s “I’m A Local” night, with $3 drinks for anyone with TWIST’s “I’m A Local” ID all night long. Join Nathan in the Frolic Lounge

for his signature mix of pop and the top 20.

Also check out the fabulous men of Gaiety in the Bungalow Bar starting at 10 p.m. and DJ Bryan Zero’s fab beats on the main dance floor.

TUESDAY, January 17 JOHNNY’S MIAMI: Downtown’s only gay strip club features the hottest, most diverse men in Miami. Tonight it’s all about the hot hip-hop beats at B2M Service Station with DJs TPromix and Surreal turnout some of your fave beats.

MOVA: It’s a SINsational Tuesday night at MOVA with their weekly Service Industry Night. Enjoy $50 bottles of Finlandia Vodka, $100 bottles of Grey Goose, and $6 premium well drinks, while DJ AJ Reddy works the turntables.

PALACE: Stop in for Palace’s 2-4-1 Absolut flavored cocktails till 4 p.m. Better than ever before on Ocean Drive and 12th Street, try it for lunch or a late afternoon snack, or just hang out at the bar with the locals. No matter what you’re in the mood for, Palace is sure to have it!

SCORE: It’s Planeta Macho, the hottest Latin Party in Miami Beach, featuring incredible Latin beats by award winner DJ George Ferrero, Pelu Rivero on drums, amazing shows

by Miami’s best female impersonators, and the hottest crowd in town. Don’t miss this party - it’s South Florida’s Best Latin Party!

TWIST: 2-4-1 Happy Hour from 1 to 9 p.m. on everything. Tonight TWIST presents Keeping It Real Fun With Daisy D. Get ready for ridiculous beats and $5 Jumbo Blue Long Island Ice Teas all night long. Never a cover…

Always a groove.

WEDNESDAY, January 18 JOHNNY’S MIAMI: Drag Star Wednesdays takes the stage tonight. La Nueva Noche Latina. With shows by Teresita la Caliente & DJ Lanner Alvarez spinning, you can bet this is going to be one entertaining evening! Enjoy $5 Cuba Libres all night. 18+ welcome MOVA: Stop by for MOVA’s weekly College Night Wednesdays, hosted by the Penny Back Boyz and Sookie Stacks. DJ Daisy D will be working the turntables, while you enjoy $4 Finlandia & $8 Stoli cocktails all night long.

PALACE: Tonight Palace presents Elite Nights.

Sit back and enjoy live music and hilarious comedy presented by the one and only Noel Leon. Sip on complimentary drinks from 8 to 9 p.m. and get through hump day with a night to remember.

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

TWIST: Sean Brady hosts the Sean Brady Show. Karaoke and tons of entertainment all night long. After getting your jam on, head over to the main dance floor to snag some beats from DJ Maximus 3000. Happy Hour from 1 to 9 p.m. with 2-4-1 on everything.

“Never a cover...Always a groove.”

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