Wire Magazine Issue #20, 2011: HAIR

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BY THOMAS BARKER

FUNDRAISING SEASON COMES TO A CLOSE Throughout the fall and winter season in South Florida, it seems like there is an endless supply of fundraisers and events, and as we gear up for what is sure to be a steamy summer, I can already feel the fundraising season coming to a close.

This week, I would like to dedicate my column to one of the last but not the least important fundraising event of the year – SAVE Dade’s Champions of Equality Awards cocktail reception and silent auction. The event will take place this Friday, May 20th from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the gorgeous Ice Palace Studios (1400 North Miami Ave).

rightfully earns them the 2011 Champions of Equality Award.

The Champions of Equality Awards was established to honor people who have significantly advanced the cause of equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in Miami-Dade County, and this year’s honorees include the ACLU of Florida, Greenberg Traurig LLP, and the amazing Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz.

A few weeks ago, we were lucky enough to feature the final Champions of Equality Award recipient, the fabulous South Florida Congresswoman Debbie WassermanSchultz. The equality movement depends on the support of our elected officials, and no other South Florida Congresswoman has ever done so much for our community.

For the past 33 years, the state of Florida has been one of the only states in the country to have an open ban on gays and lesbians from adopting. In September of 2010, the ACLU of Florida victoriously struck down this ban under the leadership of the former LGBT Advocacy Project Director, Robert Rosenwald Esq. The ACLU of Florida has fought for the rights of children to have a “forever home,” and this victory continues to prove their commitment to the fight for LGBT equality and

Congresswoman Wasserman-Schultz, recently named head of the Democratic National Committee, has led the movement for equality on Capitol Hill. Her actions include being a founding member and Vice-Chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, a co-sponsor in the effort to repeal the military’s Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy, a co-sponsor of the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act, and a co-sponsor of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.

This major victory would not have been possible without the support of a committed coalition of organizations and legal advisors. At the top of the list of contributors to the ACLU’s success is Greenberg Traurig LLP, a for-profit law firm. Greenberg Traurig LLP stepped up to defend the rights of the two children who have now been legally adopted by Martin Gill without charging a single fee.

Greenberg Traurig has publicly stated that this case was the “most meaningful” for its team. Its willingness to go above and beyond to protect the interests of these children earns Greenberg the 2011 Champions of Equality Award.

Following last year’s decision, Congresswoman Wasserman-Schultz stated, “As a mother of three children, and as a founding Vice Chair of the GLBT Equality Caucus in the United States Congress, I was overjoyed to learn that a Miami appeals court has upheld the decision that struck down Florida’s painful and harmful anti-gay adoption ban as unconstitutional.”

Congresswoman Wasserman-Shultz’s unwavering support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Americans provides needed leadership for her colleagues and advances the dialogue on LGBT equality.

And in terms of major political players who have fearlessly fought for our rights, I couldn’t be any happier to hear that Ileana Ros-Lehtinen will be hosting a prereception the same evening for the Miami Log Cabin Republicans. During the event, she will meet with members of the LBGT community and discuss her role in fighting for LGBT equality.

The pre-cocktail reception will take place from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Overall, this is a terrific event that raises much needed money for a very important organization. I hope you will come out this Friday to support SAVE Dade and show some love to a few of the people and organizations that have put their neck and even their careers on the line to fight for our rights!

See you there!

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THIS IS WHY I LOVE MIAMI & THE BEACHES!

Last week I wrote about the beautiful weather we have been enjoying the last couple of weeks and my plans to take a boat tour adventure with Ocean Force Adventures. I am happy to report I did so on Monday and had a blast riding around the waters of Miami Beach, Miami, Biscayne Bay, and Key Biscayne on an intimate six-person boat tour. Now that’s why I really love Miami!

I came to live in the U.S. from my native Costa Rica when I was accepted to attend the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. I loved Connecticut for its maritime history, beautiful coastal waters, delicious seafood, really nice people, and small town American lifestyle. But I HATED the cold weather once the thrill of seeing snow for the first time in my life turned into the dread of standing at attention in uniform freezing my you-know-what off while my cadre at the Academy took his or her sweet little time inspecting my uniform.

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This week and last week have probably been the busiest weeks ever for Thomas and I working on wire magazine.

Why? For a couple of very good reasons: We have been working very hard on producing our second ever edition of If that wasn’t enough, after graduation from the Pride Academy I movedcollector’s to Boston to attend Harvard Business School. I thought Connecticut was cold. Yea right! Try walking from your apartment on Magazine Street overmagazine the Charles River to class wire – during that we think you one of the worst winter days in modern Massachusetts’ history. THAT WAS COLD! It was then that I started to realize that the Northeast U.S., for all its great academic, cultural, and professional qualitieswill was not for me. One day the phone reading rang in my really enjoy through. In Connecticut office and it was a headhunter with an opportunity to move to Miami. I was sold! I have truly enjoyed Miami’s warm weather ever since and have not missed dition, wesnow have working non-stop on the first ever the Northeast and coldalso weather been at all.

The Ocean Force Adventures tour wasPool exhilarating Party, and fun, plus a super informative ficial Gay Pride which Wire magazine way to learn about many of the different areas of Miami Beach, Miami, and Key Biscayne. Captain Kim shared a lot of interesting history, cool tidbits, and trivia about l host Saturday, April atwater. the Victor with the sites on and scenes we got to see during the two17th hours on the I tookhotel a lot of photos and shot some great video to share my full ocean adventure experience with Wire’s readers in print and online in the herradura coming days. Stay tuned toTequila check it out. I nlandia Vodka and as sponsors. would love to see what you think about it.

One of the many highlights of my adventure was sailing by the “El Centinela del Rio” 21-foot bronze sculpture depicting a Tequesta Indian blowing a conch shell carved out of alabaster. This imposing monument is located at Tequesta Point in Brickell Key at the mouth of the Miami River and was created by modern master sculptor Manuel Carbonell - one of the great Latin American Masters and the last of the Cuban Master Sculptors of his generation; who studied at the renowned Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes San Alejandro in Havana, Cuba. This beautiful sculpture honors the Tequesta tribe who lived on Biscayne Bay in what is now Miami-Dade County. It is believed that their main village, home to the Tequesta’s chief, was located at the mouth of the Miami River.

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NEWS AND VIEWS FREEDOM DEMS HOST ELECTION SOIREE With so many hot button political issues affecting our community and the United States in general, there is no better time to get involved and make your voice known to the local, state, and national politicians that continue to make radical decisions that affect an assortment of issues ranging from gay marriage and adoption to fiscal responsibility and health care.

This Sunday, the Freedom Democrats, the Miami Dade LGBT Democratic Caucus, will host open elections and an after party that is open to the public and free to everyone at the home of Chris Gates, Treasurer of the Freedom Democrats. The organization is affiliated with the Miami Dade Democratic party and is a Caucus under the state chartered Florida State GLBT Democratic Caucus.

To run for an elected office of the Freedom Democrats you must be a member, which can be done at the event. All offices are open to run for and include: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Membership Director. Friends and Freedom Democrats’ Members and non-members are encouraged to come out and participate in dialogues on how Freedom Democrats can assist in helping your voice be heard.

Freedom Democrats will highlight the famous “Freedom Democrats South Beach Margarita” in custom-made margarita glasses at the party. Each guest can take the glass home with them when either renewing their membership or becoming a new member of the Freedom Democrats at the event. Glasses provided complements of Chris Gates and annual dues are only $25.

Freedom Democrats is the Chartered, Miami-Dade Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Democratic Caucus. Freedom Democrats are Democrats who fight everyday for full freedoms and civil rights yet afforded many people, including GLBT people, across Miami-Dade, Florida and the United States of America. They are proud to represent your voice, regardless if it is a GLBT voice or other person discriminated against by people, our government, businesses, or other organizations.

TASK FORCE HONORS

GEORG KETELHOHN The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force announced recently that it will honor Georg Ketelhohn at the 15th annual Miami Recognition Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. This major fundraising event recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions to the social, cultural, political and humanitarian needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.

P.A., and serves as board treasurer for Florida Together, Florida’s statewide federation of LGBT and allied organizations.

In 2002, Georg resigned his paid position as an attorney to serve as the unpaid campaign manager for SAVE Dade’s successful “No To Discrimination” campaign, which defeated an attempt to legalize discrimination based on sexual orientation by repealing a portion of “Georg is the consummate activist. He Miami-Dade’s Human Rights Ordinance. sacrificed his law career to co-chair the During that campaign, he also served as successful campaign to defend the Hu- SAVE Dade’s liaison with the Task Force’s man Rights Ordinance against repeal,” Organizing and Training department, says Liebe Gadinsky, Task Force board which helped train SAVE Dade’s cammember. “It was then that he became a hero to me and countless others, who paign staff and volunteers. may not know him but will forever benefit from his leadership, dedication and Most recently, Georg was one of the brilliance.” Georg, who will receive the founders and the first board chair of Flor2011 Eddy McIntyre Community Service ida Together, helping to organize several Award, is a litigator with the firm of Sieg- conferences of LGBT and allied organizafried, Rivera, Lerner, De La Torre & Sobel, tions across the state.

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WIRE FEATURE: RUPAUL DRAG RACE WINNER RAJA TO PERFORM @ TWIST

BY THOMAS BARKER PHOTOS COURTESY OF: LOGO

After weeks of draggy challenges, beauty battles, wigs being snatched, “Heathers vs. Boogers” drama, and endless kiki-ing over cocktails in the Interior Illusions lounge, America has its “Next Drag Superstar.” Yes, kids… When push came to prance, Raja sashayed, strutted, served it and ultimately lip-synced her way to the top of Season 3 of RuPaul’s Drag Race.

She’s been crowned by goddess RuPaul herself and now with the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar” firmly tucked away tighter than Carmen Carrera’s goodies, Raja is sashaying on to bigger and brighter things, including the national RuPaul Drag Race Season 3 Tour!

This Friday, Raja will make her Miami debut at one of SoBe’s most legendary clubs, TWIST! As always, you can expect a jam packed house, stiff drinks, and certainly an amazing performance by Raja!

We were able to snag a brief interview with Miss Queen Bee herself, so we could get the inside scoop on the show and her current tour!

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WIRE FEATURE: RUPAUL DRAG RACE WINNER RAJA TO PERFORM @ TWIST Check it out: Where are you from?

I am from Los Angeles.

What inspired you to do drag?

I really love fashion, and I have always had a deep need to be adorned in women’s clothing.

When did you begin performing, and what was your first experience like?

I started experimenting with drag at about 16-years old, but didn’t actually start performing regularly till I was 19. The first time I performed, it was very awkward, but really, really exciting. I guess that is something a lot of people experience.

When did you realize that this is what you wanted to do as a career?

What were your expectations going in and how was the reality different?

I knew going into it that the show was going to test my patience and abilities, but Jesus did it ever! It’s a lot more difficult than most people think.

How was it working with RuPaul?

Ru was great to work with and to be around. He is iconic and his presence could only work as a motivation for us who admire his career and journey.

Who do you think was your fiercest competition?

There were so many girls that challenged me and surprised me, but my biggest competitor was myself. I felt as if I had to really take myself there each time and top myself constantly.

Well I didn’t really realize that doing drag could be a career until I was heavily performing. I was in my mid20s, and was booked solid. That is when I realized that I couldn’t live without drag.

Who has inspired you?

There are so many, but if I have to name a few, it would be Leigh Bowery, Klaus Nomi, Isabela Blow, Grace Jones, Lady Miss Kier, and Madonna of course.

There are so many fabulous divas out there.

Any of them, you love to perform the most?

I am a Chaka Khan fanatic!

What was the process like to get on RuPaul’s Drag Race?

Deciding to put myself out there in front of millions of people was the most challenging part of the process.

To make yourself a target for opinions and comments took a lot of self motivation and coaxing. I have a side to me that is quite shy and sensitive, so I had to really push myself to realize that this could be one of the best things I’d ever do in my life.

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How do you think the show is changing the perception of the drag community? Do you think it is helping or hindering?

I think RuPaul’s Drag Race celebrates drag once again.

There was, and have been, moments when drag was suppressed in the gay community and treated like an embarrassment. Drag is back and bringing awareness to the fact that it is a legitimate and thriving art form.

It’s obviously very entertaining as well. I mean look at the show!

What was the most exciting part of being on the show?

WINNING!!!

What are you looking forward to the most during your stay in Miami?

Sadly, it’s only a brief stay this time. Miami is so deeply sexy in every way, and I’ve always loved the sultry energy it has. I hope to absorb some sun and sexy.

TWIST is one of the most legendary clubs in South Beach. How did you get connected with the boys of TWIST? I am beyond excited to be at TWIST! I have always loved Miami’s gay nightlife and culture. I feel honored to have been invited to such a great party!

What can people expect during your performance?

I think my performance style is quite different than many queens. I love to incorporate fashion elements into all my numbers and to keep it sexy and edgy through a strong stage presence. You’ll just have to see!

What other projects are you currently working on?

I’m experimenting with music lately. I got to collaborate with some amazing friends, including DJ Josh Peace and Eddie Amador. We put together a song called Diamond Crowned Queen, which is available on iTunes. I think it is important, as an artist to constantly experiment with ideas and mediums, and I have many things lined up!

MIAMI RECOGNITION DINNER 2011 KICK OFF PARTY @ THE SHORE CLUB PHOTOS BY JUAN SACO MIRONOFF

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WIRE COVER: SEX, DRUGS, AND ROCK ‘N’ ROLL HIT SOUTH FLORIDA

BY THOMAS BARKER PHOTOS COURTESY OF: HAIR NATIONAL TOUR

One of the major reasons our community has progressed in terms of equality and acceptance is the sexual revolution of the 60s. In the decade of love, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll, thousands of self-professed hippies explored their sexuality, experimented with each and every type of drug available, rebelled against uniformity and government control, and then summed it all up in some of the greatest music of the century.

On Memorial Day Weekend, South Florida will welcome the 2009 Tony Award Winning Musical Revival HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, and we couldn’t be more excited. The show that continues to make waves and spark change around the world will play the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts from May 31 – June 5 and Broward Center for the Performing Arts from June 7 – 19.

With a score including such enduring musical numbers as “Let the Sun Shine In,” Aquarius,” “Hair” and “Good Morning Starshine,” HAIR depicts the birth of a cultural movement in the 60s and 70s that changed America forever.

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WIRE COVER: SEX, DRUGS, AND ROCK ‘N’ ROLL HIT SOUTH FLORIDA

HAIR tells the story of the “tribe”, a group of politically active, long-haired hippies of the “Age of Aquarius” living a bohemian life in New York City and fighting against conscription into the Vietnam War. Claude, his good friend Berger, their roommate Sheila, and their friends struggle to balance their young lives, loves, and the sexual revolution with their rebellion against the war and their conservative parents and society. Ultimately, Claude must decide whether to resist the draft as his friends have done, or to succumb to the pressures of his parents (and conservative America) to serve in Vietnam, compromising his pacifistic principles and risking his life. The show resonates with an irresistible message of hope more than 40 years after it first opened on Broadway.

HAIR won the 2009 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival as well as the Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle award for Outstanding Revival of a Musical. HAIR was also nominated for an additional seven Tony Awards, including Best Direction, Best Choreography, Best Costume Design, Best Lighting Design, and Best Sound Design. The

cast recording was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album.

Of course, no show as famous as HAIR would be complete without an amazing cast. We were able to catch up with lead cast member, Matt DeAngelis, who plays Woof.

Matt was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts and grew up on show tunes and the rabid Boston sports scene. From a very early age, Matt had a true passion for the arts. Since the age of eight, he has been performing musicals non-stop.

After majoring in Musical Theater at both the University of Maine and the Boston Conservatory, Matt moved to New York, where he worked as a struggling actor, taking little parts here and there. His big break finally came when he was cast in the production of HAIR on Broadway. Eventually he joined the West End Company of HAIR in London, where he played for six months.

One of the things that makes Matt so special is his dedication to GLBT equality. As a straight man, Matt says, “I am proud to say that I am a straight

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man who defends the rights of my amazing and beautiful gay friends. We have very much rallied to the cause and it has seeped into our show and our work!”

Check out what else Matt had to say in his interview with Wire Magazine: Where are you from?

I am from Boston, Massachusetts.

What inspired you to go into theater?

My mother inspired me to do theater. She dragged me to my first audition, because I was always singing on the coffee table. I was immediately hooked!

Every actor struggles to make it into the biz. What do you consider your big break?

This show was my big break. It changed my life personally and professionally forever. But there really isn’t a break though. There’s a lot more work to be done.

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When did you first get connected with Hair?

I did a regional production of it a year before I booked it on Broadway.

Can you tell me a little bit about your character?

He is young and full of life. He wants to be a leader and the center of attention but doesn’t quite have it figured out yet. He is very sensitive and he provides a little bit of ambiguously sexual comic relief.

What do you like most about playing this character?

I love how fun it is, as a man, to explore my sensitive side.

How are you and your character similar and different?

I am actually very sensitive. I try to hide it, but it’s nice to let it show!

Can you summarize the story of HAIR for me?

HAIR is about a tribe of hippies living in Central park. Claude gets his draft notice in the mail, and he and we don’t know quite how to react. The rest is about sex, drugs, and rock and roll. We all take our clothes off at the end of Act 1!

Do you think there are any similarities to the GLBT equal rights movement and the overall story of HAIR? If so, please explain.

What are you looking forward to most about performing in South Florida?

We have been very connected to the gay rights cause throughout our journey with HAIR. Gavin Creel, our original Claude on Broadway, started an amazing organization called Broadway Impact.

We have been doing benefit concerts all across the country to support that cause. The idea of youth rebellion and protest speaks to the plight of gay people everywhere. We marched on Washington and sang on the steps of the capitol for the Marriage Equality Rally. I am proud to say that I am a straight man who defends the rights of my amazing and beautiful gay friends. We have very much rallied to the cause and it has seeped into our show and our work!

What’s in the future for Matt?

How does the touring show differ from being on Broadway?

It’s just like performing on Broadway except you don’t always sleep in the same place and you wear the same 10 outfits all the time!

What can people expect on opening night?

People can expect excitement, actors running into the audience, some of the best music ever written, nudity, and all the sex, drugs, and rock and roll you could ask for.

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Getting a tan!!! I’ve been in Harry Potter world!

Hopefully lots more shows!!! (knocks on wood) Anything else you want Wire readers to know?

Please come see HAIR!!! We love you!!!

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TOP TRAX: CHECK OUT DUSTIN’S BOX!

BY DJ FR8-O

Monday has always had such a bad rep. It marks the end of the weekend and the beginning of another five days of schedules and stress. But for those of us in the bar and restaurant industry (waiters, bartenders, DJs, etc.), Monday is when our weekend begins. One of the hottest parties ever to rock Monday nights is gLitter Box @ Kill Your Idol hosted by Dustin Reffca. When I first stepped into this wicked wonderland, I was pleasantly surprised to find myself in a place where mounted shark heads, upside-down spacemen, and modern art installations overlook an eclectic crowd of revelers dancing to twisted pop, mash-ups, electro, house, and retro tracks—a truly open format unheard of at any other venue. I got to chill with the Canadian party promoter one night to find out how he came up with this crazy concept and why you should check out his “Box.”

How long have you been promoting and producing events?

I originally worked with a production company back in 2002 called Creations, which consisted of the parties Back Door Bamby at Crobar, Wasabi Tuesdays at Sushi Samba, Filthy Gorgeous at The Forge, and Plastic Fantastic at Studio A. What are some of the most memorable events you’ve promoted in the past?

All the parties I have been involved with, I have really enjoyed, but two moments stick out in my mind. My first love will always be Back Door Bamby. It was the first party I attended in Miami Beach and the first one I ever was involved with. The second would be my first solo party, One Night in Bangkok on Wednesday nights. It really taught me a lot about the business and gave me a better understanding of the nightlife dos and don’ts.

What makes your events different than every other gay South Beach party?

Let’s face it; it’s not that easy to create a party these days that hasn’t been done before. On Mondays at gLitter Box one of our major concepts is a true open format with DJ Smeejay. I really wanted him to take control and play everything from Top 40 music, to 70s, 80s, 90s, and even some of the most obscure remixes, serious and comical.

Smeejay has an endless library of music. The night really appeals to everyone, gay or straight.

Who are some of the most outrageous people you’ve had the pleasure of working with?

I’ve gotten the opportunity to work with lots of great promoters and gay icons, including Susanne Bartsch, Richie

Rich, Cazwell, Amanda Lepore, and many local artists too. All of them really add their own flare to a party and hopefully that can be seen in my events.

How did you get involved with Kill Your Idol?

Smeejay and I had worked together at Click and we really enjoyed collaborating. So after we left Click, we wanted to start a new night. We wanted a space that was different from the norm on South Beach… something that was a little more intimate, but with a casual local feel. We had both heard that Kill Your Idol (formally Blue) had just opened. It was that local bar you would find in the Village in New York, but low and behold, it was in South Beach. It has a great feel, featuring local artists and off the wall (literally) spacemen!!! We knew it was the right place.

Why should people check out your “Box”?

It’s a great place to just hang (laughs). No bullshit, no rules. You can have a serious conversation with your friends or you can work the stripper pole on the landing upstairs. It’s really up to you. Honestly I suggest the stripper pole.

Do you have any new events coming up that we should check out? gLitter Box Mondays’ One Year Anniversary on June 13th at Kill Your Idol! This is a huge deal in South Beach nightlife, especially for a weekly Monday night party. My Birthday is Tuesday June 21st, which I will be celebrating at Funhouse Tuesdays at Twist. For Fun House, I wanted to bring back the “I don’t care what anyone thinks. I’m here to drink and let loose,” mentality. DJ Daisy D adds her own flavor with great music and some of the funniest and unique shows you will ever see. I’m working with

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another venue for a new night, but I want to make sure I have the right concept for it. I don’t want to do a new party, just to have a new party. I want it to mean something and create a new experience for the people that attend it. In the mean time, you may see my name pop up on some hosting gigs.

How much hair spray do you go through in a week?

(Laughing) Not that much. Just about a can a week.

What’s the highest your hair has ever been?

I’ve never really measured it (my hair that is), but let’s just say while riding in a car I do much better when the seat is reclined or when I’m riding in a convertible.

gLitter Box Mondays @ Kill Your Idol

222 Española Way Miami Beach, FL 33139

$1 Pabst Blue Ribbon $4 vodka drinks all night long No Cover / 21+

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one of the most important things that books & books has that sets it apart from any other chain bookstore is a wonderful personality. not only can you find the latest books and coolest magazines, now you can enjoy truly delicious and generous food in one of the most relaxed environments possible on Lincoln road. the food is really quite something, especially their miami cheese steak sandwich.

Da Leo trattoria

819 Lincoln Road, MB | 305.674.0350

one of the pioneers of Lincoln road, da Leo is popular spot with locals, tourists, and celebrities. Where else could you enjoy rich, tasty food, which is basic home-style pastas and meat dishes, and some of the best people-watching while dining al fresco. ask about their special prix fixe menus – one at $15.95 and

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229 14th St., MB | 305.532.8934

sandwiches and salads along with fruit smoothies and shakes is what you will find at this landmark sandwich shop on 14th street between Washington and collins. it’s one of the best places on the beach for an outstanding selection of light fare with a French flair. very reasonable prices. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. and delivery until 10 p.m.

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THIS WEEK THURSDAY, May 19 B&B: Edison Farrow hostshosts the newest Edison Farrow the evonewlution of his weekly LifeSimple Thursdays est evolution of hisSimple weekly Life at B&B formerly known as theknown legendThursdays at B&B formerly as ary Lounge.Jade Tonight fashionistas, the Jade legendary Lounge.

Tonight party boys, and between fashionistas, partyeverything boys, andineverything will come outwill to move the beats of DJto in between cometo out to move Daisy D and a Chambord Vodkaa the beats of enjoy DJ Daisy D and enjoy open bar from 10:30 p.m. to from 11:30 Chambord Vodka open bar 10p.m. :30 This to be the This hottest new to party in p.m.istosure 11:30 p.m. is sure be the South hottestBeach! new party in South Beach!

MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., followed by a night with the ladies, as Pandora Events hosts a fabulous nights of gorgeous girls and great music by DJ Zehno. Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan.

PALACE: Palace hosts Cabaret Thursdays with solo performances by the incomparable Tiffany Fantasia. Show starts at 6 p.m. $3 domestic beer and $11 draft pitcher specials all night.

SCORE: Enjoy cocktails out on the patio and watch the famous Lincoln Road traffic pass by as you and your friends chill and enjoy great music. Tonight Score hosts the steamiest Thursday night soiree with fab beats by DJ Pride paired with an incredible crowd of delicious partygoers. 727 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.

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

Always a groove.”

FRIDAY, May 20 HYPE: Tonight Edison Farrow hosts his Friday night sensation, Hype, with free Finlandia vodka cocktails from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. and music by DJ Bryan Zero.

721 Lincoln Lane. www.sobesocialclub. com MOVA: MOVA: Grab Grab your your favorite favorite STR8, STR8, and and head to MOVA for STR8 UP head to MOVA for STR8 UP Martini Martini Happy Happy Hour Hour till till 99 p.m. p.m. Afterwards, Afterwards, it’s it’s Boys Boys Gone Gone Wild Wild hosted hosted by

by Wire Wire Magazine’s Thomas Barker and Magazine’s Thomas Barker andPussila.

Pussila.

Enjoy $6Finlandia Finlandia vodka cocktails, Enjoy $6 vodka cocktails, delidelicious Herradura Tequila Shots, fab cious Herradura Tequila Shots, fab beats beats by DJ Daisy D, and a scandalous

by DJ Daisy D, and a scandalous wet wet underwear at midnight! underwear contestcontest at midnight!

Located Located near the corner of Lincoln and near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan.

Michigan.

PALACE: Drag Madness is the place to be to see the hottest Friday night shows by Latrice Royale, Champagne Bordeaux, and Noel Leon beginning at 6 p.m. You never know what these girls are gonna do, so get there early!

TWIST: Don’t miss out on a fabulous night at TWIST, as they welcome RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 3 winner Raja to the dancefloor. Enjoy seven

different bars, DJ Michael Tank, stiff drinks, beautiful dancers, and, of course, the only place where there’s “Never a cover...Always a groove.”

revelers a Finlandia Vodka open bar from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Enjoy $3 beers, $4 Herradura Shots, and $5 Finlandia.

No cover.

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

PALACE: Swing by the only gay bar on Ocean Drive for one of SoBe’s most unique and over-the-top brunches, as some of South Florida’s most fabulously frocked fellows take to the sidewalk to perform for hundreds of onlookers during Brunchic. Two seatings: 11:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. Afterwards, check out the sexiest Sunday T Dance in SoBe. 1200 Ocean Drive.

SATURDAY, May 21 DISCOTEKKA: Downtown Miami’s only gay dance party delivers one hell of a shindig every Saturday night as Discotekka divas Vegas Dion, TP Lords, Sasha Sky, and Victoria Sky entertain and mesmerize the crowd while international DJs keep up the beat. Doors open at 11 p.m. 950 NE 2nd Ave. www. discotekka.com MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., followed by FLASH Saturdays with the hottest music videos and visual entertainment by VJ Chris Racine till 3 a.m. with $9 Grey Goose cocktails all night. Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan.

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

SCORE: Tonight is Score’s weekly Bigger Saturdays, the largest gay dance party on the Beach with beats by international DJ sensations, and performances

by CircX. 727 Lincoln Road.

TWIST: Happy Hour 2-4-1 with Tommy and the locals from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on everything. Come tonight and enjoy a full house of hot men and some incredible beats by DJ Mika. “Never a cover...

Always a groove.”

SUNDAY, May 22 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.

THE LORDS: If you love great food paired with free drinks, Punch Brunch is the way to go, as Cha Cha Rooster at The Lords offers a two-course meal paired with two free cocktails for only $25. Afterwards, enjoy cocktails poolside for their weekly Punch T-dance.

MOVA: It’s time for one of the wildest parties in SoBe, as the Penny Back Boyz host the grand opening of their new party Out-n-Ugly Sundays with DJ Power Infiniti. To celebrate MOVA will offer

SCORE: It’s Panty Raid, an afternoon party for women who love women, followed by Score’s weekly karaoke night hosted by Tiffany Fantasia. With over 2,000 titles to choose from, you are sure to find a song to inspire your inner star. Grab a cocktail and belt out your favorite number.

MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. followed by Mova’s weekly Drag Bingo, hosted by Geraldine from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. with $5 Finlandia cocktails and half priced cocktails from 11 p.m. to midnight. Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan.

PALACE: Better than ever before on Ocean Drive and 12th Street, try it for lunch or a late afternoon snack, or just hang out at the bar with the locals. No matter what you’re in the mood for, Palace is sure to have it!

SCORE: It’s Planeta Macho, the hottest Latin Party in Miami Beach, featuring incredible Latin beats by award winner DJ George Ferrero, Pelu Rivero on drums, amazing shows by Miami’s best female impersonators, and the hottest crowd in town. Don’t miss this party – it’s South Florida’s Best Latin Party!

TWIST: 2-4-1 happy hour from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on everything. Afterwards, some of the most scandalous drag performers will hit the stage upstairs, while DJ Paulie works it out on the main dance floor. At TWIST: “Never a cover...

Always a groove.

TWIST: 2-4-1 Happy Hour from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on everything. Tonight Dustin Reffca hosts his weekly party, Fun House Tuesdays. With DJ Daisy D working the turntables on the main dance floor, you can bet the beats will be hot and the dance floor, packed. $5 Jumbo Blue Long Island Ice Teas all night long.

Never a cover… Always a groove.

MONDAY, May 23

WEDNESDAY, May 25

KILL YOUR IDOL: Dustin Reffca presents Glitter Box Mondays with Manic Monday beats by DJ FR8-O. $1 PBR Beers and $4 vodka drinks. Doors open at 10 p.m. 222 Espanola Way, Miami Beach.

THE LORDS: Enjoy a boozy take on old-school pastimes such as Twister, Spin the Bottle and strip-Texas Hold ‘Em, along with college frat house favorites Beer Pong and Flip Cup and classics Connect Four and Jenga.

MOVA: Tonight is SHOUT!, a hot new karaoke night, where everyone can be a star or at least try to be. And if you need a little liquid courage, there will be half priced drinks all night long. Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan.

MDGLCC: Women’s Empowerment Luncheon at Morton’s Steakhouse, 4041 Collins Ave, Miami Beach from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Special guest speaker, Cindy Brown to host! $45 with RSVP required: 305.673.4440.

PALACE: Stop in for comfort food at lunch or dinner. Special bon voyage cocktail specials all day. 1200 Ocean Drive.

MOVA: Stop by for MOVA’s weekly College Night Wednesdays, hosted by the Penny Back Boyz. While DJ Miik works the turntables, enjoy a $1 Finlandia cocktails from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. followed by $4 Finlandia Cocktails all night long. Located on the corner of Michigan and Lincoln.

SCORE: Happy Monday, where all drinks, well and domestic, are half-price from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. 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” I.D. all night long. Join Nathan in the Frolic Lounge for his signature mix of pop and the top 20. Also check out the fabulous men of Gaiety in the Bungalow Bar starting at 10 p.m. and DJ Bryan Zero’s fab beats on the main dance floor.

TUESDAY, May 24 THE LORDS: Enjoy sultry jazz tunes by the fabulous Maryel Epps from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. while nibbling a delicious three-course meal paired with a cocktail for only $35.

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PALACE: Stop by the Beach House to enjoy one of Palace’s signature cocktails. 1200 Ocean Drive.

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: It’s time to hit the stage as Sean Brady hosts the Sean Brady Show.

Karaoke and tons of entertainment all night long. After getting your jam on, head over to the main dance floor to snag some beats from DJ Maximus 3000. Happy Hour from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with 2-4-1 on everything. “Never a cover...Always a groove.”

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