Wire Magazine Issue #44, 2012: We Are Going Glossy!

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EDITOR IN CHIEF’S NOTE GO BIG OR GO HOME f you are reading my column this week, you have in your hands the last newsprint issue of Wire Magazine. I am proud to inform you that after nearly a quarter century in publication, Wire Magazine – distributed in Miami and Fort Lauderdale and the longest running weekly in South Beach – will become a brand new glossy magazine on November 8, 2012.

When I purchased Wire Magazine I was well aware that life is a journey and not a destination. I have traveled the journey of Owner, Publisher, and Editor in Chief of Wire Magazine through many wonderful memories, friendships, and a few big challenges – including the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.

I want to share with all of Wire Magazine's readers, advertisers, and friends that I have decided to go big – rather than go home. In an era when Newsweek magazine is going to stop printing after 80 years of publication, I chose to reach for the stars with a bigger and better publication.

Wire's commitment to our community remains stronger than ever. I know there is no real destination in this amazing journey of life, and I will continue publishing Wire Magazine every week, rain or shine, regardless of the challenges and opportunities I encounter along the way because I believe in it – as do so many of you who agreed to participate in this week's issue.

I want to thank everyone who has supported me since I acquired Wire. I also welcome the support of our readers, advertisers, event partners, staff, and friends of the Wire family as we embark on an exciting new chapter in our history by bringing you a brand new glossy magazine going forward.

As a very important chapter in the history of Wire comes to an end this week and another one starts next week, I thought it would be great to celebrate the achievement of the glossy publishing milestone by sitting down with Andrew Delaplaine, founder of Wire, for a conversation about the launch of Wire in April 1991 and much more.

Andrew was gracious enough to grant me an exclusive interview – something he rarely does. I want to thank my friend Andrew for taking the time to speak with me, so I can share a very important part of Wire's history with you this week.

I also decided to reach out to several of our readers, friends, and supporters from all walks of life to find out what Wire has meant to them and our community over the years. It's been a wonderful and truly enlightening privilege to read all the submissions from the many readers and friends of Wire who answered my call to share with you and I what Wire has meant to them and our community throughout its history.

I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for sharing so many heartfelt memories with me in preparation for this week's end of an era issue. Be sure to pick up your copy of our new glossy Wire Magazine next week and visit us at our new url www.wiremag.com.

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Rafa Carvajal Publisher/Editor in Chief Associate Publisher Jesse Spencer Associate Editor Antwyone Ingram Design & Production Director Jose Gonzalez Columnists Alfredo Barrios Alyn Darnay Dane Steele Green Ken Hunt Michael Sasser Kevin Wynn Writers Neil Andrew Frias Anthony Japour, MD Staff Photographer Henry Perez Official Photography Studio Image1stmiami.com Photographers Sebastian Barone Photography Juan Saco Mironoff Local Advertising advertising@wireweekly.com National Advertising Rep. Rivendell Media | 212.242.6863 Editorial Submissions editorial@wireweekly.com Contact Information Tel: 305.520.WIRE | Fax: 786.272.0123 Email: info@wireweekly.com 1541 Brickell Avenue, #2004, Miami, FL 33129 Wire Magazine is published, produced, and owned by Wire Media Group L.L.C. All Rights Reserved Distributed in Miami, The Beaches, and Fort Lauderdale Cover Image Credit: Rafa Carvajal

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BY RAFA CARVAJAL

very important chapter in the history of Wire comes to an end this week as we publish the last newsprint issue in Wire's history and relaunch Wire Magazine next week as a brand new glossy magazine. I thought it would be great to celebrate the achievement of this publishing milestone by sitting down with Andrew Delaplaine, founder of Wire, for a conversation about the launch of Wire in April 1991 and much more...

Andrew was gracious enough to grant me an exclusive interview – something he rarely does. I want to thank my friend Andrew for taking the time to speak with me, so we can share a very important part of Wire's history with our readers.

What made you launch Wire Magazine?

When my sister and I opened the Warsaw Ballroom, there was a tabloid paper in South Beach called Postmortem run by Kim Stark, whose family still owns the SunPost. It was very good. It was as close as they could get to replicating Interview magazine, whose style at the time was still very much in vogue. But Kim's father, Felix, saw that advertising was not sufficient to cover the costs, and he forced her to shut it down.

About this time, we closed Scratch, our restaurant and nightclub, George Nunez took over Warsaw and I realized there was no publication serving South Beach. Nobody will remember this, but the Miami New Times back then really looked down its nose at South Beach. I mean, editorially speaking. It was all Miami, Miami, Miami, when really there was nothing going on in Miami that you could use the word "excitement" to describe. To New Times, South Beach was just a bunch of burned out Marielitos, weirdo stoned out artists from New York like Craig Coleman (later to be the drag queen Varla) and a bunch of faggots who had moved there to live in the cheap apartments. (These people constituted our staff at both our nightclubs and restaurants).

So, having come out of the publishing business (travel guidebooks), I put together a team to launch a venture called Antenna. It was co-owned 6 | wire magazine | issue #44, 2012 | www.wireweekly.com | facebook | twitter

LOOKING BACK AT THE BIRTH OF WIRE WITH ANDREW DELAPLAINE

by me and a guy named Raymond Page III, a wealthy Philadelphia lawyer. Our un-air conditioned offices were in a hotel he owned, the Leonard Beach, which sat on the lot opposite Nikki Beach next to Prime 112. (German developer Thomas Kramer later bought it and tore it down – a great crime, as it was such a landmark, not that he ever cared about such things). None of the editorial people got paid. Only the printer and the sales staff got any money at all. I collected former Postmortem staffers like Danny Garcia, who handled the nightlife pictures. I wrote scathing editorials about corruption at what I called Silly Hall in a column called BARBS, and we covered South Beach EXCLUSIVELY. If it happened north of 17th Street, it did not go in Antenna.

The concept was to adopt a tone of "reverse snobbery."

New Times and The Miami Herald ignored South Beach.

So we would ignore Miami. We were the tail wagging the dog, just as South Beach was to become in the whole county later on.

After the paper (issued every other week) got up to 50 or 60 pages, we started making money and I wanted to divide the equity in the company so that the staff got paid.

Page and I couldn't agree on a division, so I quit and at midnight backed up a truck, took all my computers (Page had invested nothing but the offices, which cost him nothing) and removed myself to a Washington Avenue bookstore that I owned up on 16th Street.

Based on my BARBS column, I came up with the name Wire, and if you look at the old logo, there was a little barb at the end of the logo. I made a bold decision to publish every week, rather than every two weeks. The reason behind that was so I could charge my advertisers weekly, and thus double my revenue.

What was the most difficult part of starting Wire Magazine?

It was my assumption that the entire staff would follow me. I was deadly wrong. Page all of a sudden offered them salaries in an effort to keep Antenna alive, as well as the equity positions I'd fought for. He pumped new money into it, hired the esteemed Glenn Albin as the new editor (he later went on to helm Ocean Drive and now edits Vault for Barton G.) He hired my own lawyer away from me, Brian Giller, and slapped me with an injunction not to publish the first issue of Wire. We had announced a party at a place called the Grille (in the space now housing the Cinematheque in the Old City Hall Building). Giller showed up (this was a Friday), served me with the injunction that he'd had Judge Shapiro issue demanding I show up in court the following Monday to show cause why I shouldn't be shut down for what was termed "copyright infringement."

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"I wrote scathing editorials about corruption at what I called Silly Hall in a column called BARBS, and we covered South Beach EXCLUSIVELY." - Andrew Delaplaine

I knew if I backed down, I was doomed. I had no money, and if I didn't publish, advertisers would not pay their bills and I would be crushed under this guy's heel. Another lawyer friend of mine, Steve Polisar, who owned The Palace, came to my rescue. He and his partner Mike went in with me on Monday. It was eminently clear that neither my old lawyer, Giller, nor my new lawyer, Polisar, much less the hapless Judge Shapiro, knew the slightest thing about copyright law, but I did, having been a publisher. I laid out my cases, explaining it all, and the judge threw out the injunction and I was free to publish.

At the same time, Antenna continued to publish, and all the people I had considered my friends, like Danny Garcia and Henry Auvil and Dean Edward Smith and the rest of them – none of these people ever spoke to me again.

Of course, they knew Andrew was broke and that Page was rich. How could I possibly survive?

The difference was that I was a publisher first. I knew about costs and what it takes. They had Raymond Page's checkbook, which, I might add, they used very injudiciously.

The pill was very bitter when Page pulled the plug on Antenna after less than a year and they shut down. These people blamed me, whereas I blamed Page. I'd begged them to follow me, but they stayed with the paycheck and the "sure thing." In South Beach, nothing is a sure thing.

What was the highlight of your entire time as Owner & Publisher of Wire Magazine?

Probably when I ran for mayor in 1994. I had been railing against the current mayor, an old retired judge named Sy Gelber, who used to fall asleep during the commission meetings. I said in my column that if nobody had the guts to run against him in the next election, I'd run against him myself. It was clearly understood by the power structure here that Sy was to get another term and that Neisen Kasdin would follow him as mayor. So when no one filed to run against Sy, I filed. (The socialite Curtis DeWitz of the Palm Bay Club paid my filing fee). I endorsed myself and put myself on the cover. People were a

LOOKING BACK AT THE BIRTH OF WIRE WITH ANDREW DELAPLAINE

"The concept was to adopt a tone of "reverse snobbery." New Times and The Miami Herald ignored South Beach. So we would ignore Miami."

- Andrew Delaplaine

little surprised when I brought in 36% or 37% of the vote.

Quite a little surprised.

Another highlight, though it failed, was the push to launch a New York edition of Wire. We had offices (well, a single room) overlooking Fifth Avenue at 16th Street.

While it never lost money, it never made money and we did lose our investment in it. Now I'm glad it failed. Had it worked, I'd never have let the Wire go. I'd have remained a publisher and not moved on to write the books I'm writing now. In this way, every failure has turned out to be a positive step. You just don't recognize it at the time.

What has Wire meant to you over the years?

In the beginning, it meant survival. But after 10 years, I knew I had to move on. I tried to morph Wire into what later became Ocean Drive, but Jerry Powers and Jason Binn beat me to it. I wanted to write novels and return to travel writing and put together a few movies, and I'm in that process now and enjoying it very much. I have written quite a few books, including one called The Meter Maid Murders about a serial killer loose on South Beach that only kills meter maids. It's one of my best sellers. I also have a series about Sherlock Holmes IV, the greatgreat-grandson of the original Sherlock. This guy lives on South Beach. There are eight books in that series so far.

There's also a Miami epic (I’m up to four books in this series) about two Miami families, the St. Clair and the Fuentes families. I started it when I heard Tom Wolfe was writing "his" Miami book, and I'm thoroughly pleased that all the top reviewers have trashed his book because it's so bombastic.

Why do you think Wire Magazine is important for our community and how has it made a difference?

It's important because it has a voice. Without a voice in a world of rage and haste, you might just as well not exist.

said, we had no air conditioning, and we all kept our bathing suits at the office. We'd cross the street (Nikki Beach was just being built), walk through the construction site and swim out to the buoy. Usually, it was Stuart Fox (art director at the time, who lied his way into the job) urging us all to go swim. That boy loved the water.

He always said about the Florida weather that it was necessary "to embrace the heat." Well, we did. It was glorious. My fondest memory is of the Wire parties we used to throw every Wednesday, the day before the paper came out. We moved them to a different advertiser every week. You came to the party, got an advance copy of the paper, a T-shirt and food and drinks supplied at low prices by the advertiser. The advertiser made money, which helped him pay me.

Why do you think Wire has stood the test of time?

It's tight focus. When I saw the first issue of Ocean Drive, I knew they'd run every other publisher out of business within a year or two. It wasn't Jerry Powers so much.

He was just a guy who didn't know the hippie days are over. Get a haircut. No, it was Jason Binn. The man is as relentless as a cur dog. There was no way to compete with him. He would chew your throat out. So I had to re-imagine the product. I removed all the fashion from the magazine, all the heavily art-directed spreads and focused more on the gay sector. I had Varla write a column, things like that. I folded the product into what we call a "quarter fold," like The Miami Herald, to give it less of a magazine look and more of a newspaper look.

After a couple of years, Ocean Drive dominated the "tits and ass" segment of the market and we were pretty much left alone in our niche. Others came in and started "gay publications," maybe about a dozen over the years, but they always failed because they were more interested in being a part of the alluring South Beach lifestyle than in meeting a deadline. I never missed a deadline.

Who were some of your favorite personalities on the scene (old or new) that you enjoyed seeing in Wire?

Too many to enumerate. Way too many.

Why do you read Wire?

Why, to see what's going on of course. Essential reading. I loved your article about jazz. It's sad that such a fascinating musical (and especially American) niche is overlooked by so many people today.

What is your fondest memory of Wire?

What do you think of Wire Magazine becoming a new glossy magazine?

Going swimming every day at 4 p.m. when we were at Antenna (which really was the first form of Wire). As I

It's the next logical step, and I commend you for making this bold leap into the future.

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A HISTORICAL CONVERSATION WITH WIRE'S READERS

ince its birth in April 1991, Wire has had a long, rich history in our community. We are very proud and thankful for the continued support of our readers and friends throughout the years. This week we cease publication as a newsprint publication and start anew as a brand new glossy magazine next week. I decided to reach out to several of our readers, friends, and supporters from all walks of life to find out what Wire has meant to them and our community over the years.

It's been a wonderful and truly enlightening privilege to read all the submissions from the many readers and friends of Wire who answered my call to share with you and I what Wire has meant to them and our community throughout its history. I want to thank everyone very much for sharing so many heartfelt memories with me in preparation for this week's end of an era issue!

I would need an entire book to include all the fascinating responses from everyone who contributed. I put together a select compilation for this week's issue.

Drag Legend Extraordinaire What has Wire meant to you over the years?

Friends, community, information, fun. I read Wire to see if my picture is in it! LOL! I also read it to see where I want to go out and what's happening in town, and still see if my picture is in it!

Director of Operations MOVA Lounge The team at Wire Magazine is amazing. Always out and about. My fondest memory occurred during an event when we were all together celebrating the kick-off of the first ever Miami Beach Pride. Wire co-hosted an event for out of town guests with Miami Beach Pride and let's just say that we all had way too much fun together with everyone. The pictures and stories that came out of that event were "priceless" and everyone commented on how wonderful it was to have Wire Magazine take such an important part of supporting the community.

It is amazing that Wire Magazine has lasted close to 25 years, considering the advent of social media. I think it has lasted because Wire cares so much about the community, has the best coverage all of the fun happenings in Miami and Miami Beach every week, and people like to have something in their hand to read while laying on the beach or having a cocktail at their favorite place to hang out.

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BY RAFA CARVAJAL

A HISTORICAL CONVERSATION WITH WIRE'S READERS

President & CEO, Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Wire is our only local voice for the LGBT Community. It has maintained its integrity by staying fresh and not trying to compete with other publications that already have their own established niche. I think it is terrific that it is becoming a new glossy magazine. Congratulations on your re-branding and on seeing the need to be fresh and contemporary.

Principal, TEB Entertainment Wire Magazine has been able to outlast all of the other gay publications – and even some of the general market publications – because it has had some of the most interesting, talented, and community oriented people writing, designing, and running the publication. Wire Magazine has always been able to shine a spotlight on what makes its own people tick, and that's what people really want to see. I read Wire Magazine because I know I can always count on it for great information that is relative to me and my community.

DJ FR8-O and Wire Music Writer In the few short years I've been writing for Wire, I've seen it change tremendously to adapt with the changing times. Since I joined the team, we’ve added more variety to the editorial, added glossy covers for special issues and launched our website with a virtual version of the magazine so readers all over the world can follow what’s happening in gay South Florida.

Keeping up with the way readers get their information is so important for the survival of a print publication.

I’m really excited about the new glossy Wire Magazine. It’s like a fresh coat of paint on an already beautiful home. Can’t wait to see how the first issue turns out!

Executive Director, Miami Beach Botanical Garden What is your fondest memory of Wire?

There are two... The first one was when a group of us decided to celebrate our birthdays together back in 2001. Doug Williford, John Cano, Howell Tiller, Crispy Soloperto, myself and a few others at The Marlin – the Wire did a fabulous spread of pictures and I still have that issue today! The other was when Wire named me the Person of the Year.

Executive Director, LGBT Visitor Center in Miami Beach Wire has been a go-to source for current happenings around town. It’s had a balance of arts and culture, food and nightlife. It’s not just about the clubs or parties, but covers it all. My fondest Wire memory is getting chosen as a Wire Person of the Year and learning about it when I opened the paper to read like I normally did, I was floored. It was an honor I really cherish!

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A HISTORICAL CONVERSATION WITH WIRE'S READERS

Publicist Extraordinaire From day one, Wire stepped out as the "go to" publication that would intelligently cover the vitality that the gay community contributes to our community. My fondest memory of Wire is the montage of faces that have traveled the good times and the bad times, but always upbeat and ready for the next go around.

Becoming a glossy magazine it's a major step forward that will open new doors and enlighten a brand new breed of readership that will take additional notice of a positive voice that covers all aspects of our community and must continue to be heard.

Publicist, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County I always cherish the moment when I perused through my first issue of Wire. I was a closeted kid in my teens, and Wire was one of the things that made me feel like I could belong and be a part of a special community in my own city. I was mesmerized by the typical things a gay teen loves: the parties, fierce drag queens and local personalities, the fashions and the boys… I wanted to be in the middle of it all! Oh! And I know this is silly, but I had a gay panic the first time my picture made it in the magazine’s photo pages. I literally grabbed 15 copies and saved them! I love that Wire has evolved with the times. This is important, especially when you cater to a community that is constantly pushing towards progress.

I have always enjoyed seeing the girls in Wire - TP Lords, Daisy Deadpetals, Adora, Chyna Girl, Erika Norell – have been in the game for years! I loved seeing them in former disco haunts like Coliseum, Buck 15 and Back Door Bamby, and continue to be a fan! Newer girls like Noel Leon, Nikki Wyte and Christopher Richards are so talented and always a blast to be with. However, right now I am obsessed and super proud of Latrice Motherfuck*ng Royale! Ms. Royale is large and in charge – she owns RuPaul’s Drag Race. Team Latrila for All Stars!

I read Wire Magazine to be in the know. Having a career in the communications industry requires me to be informed about what’s going on in my city and abroad. Plus, I am not going to lie; the Hot Models Calendar is a sight for sore eyes!

I think it’s marvelous that Wire Magazine is becoming a new glossy publication! I was getting tired of wearing gloves every time I read through a new issue. Those newspaper ink stains are not the look! All jokes aside, I am extremely proud of Wire and its longstanding history. Rafa and his staff are always ahead of the curve and I couldn’t be more thrilled about the magazine’s current direction and bright future.

Development Coordinator, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Over the years Wire has meant stability for our Miami Beach LGBT community. We have survived the many changes over the years and the Wire is always there representing the local LGBT community. You always get plugged into the events in our community. Wire has been a powerful source of information ranging from elections, events, fundraisers and of course, the local LGBT “scene.”

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Writer & Photographer Today most people go to the Internet for their information on what to do, what’s happening, and places to go. Wire has a visible online presence, as well as continuing to publish a print publication, so it’s part of the whole online social media craze. I’ve always enjoyed seeing the local performers in Wire, they are our celebrities, and have watched their careers blossom over the years. Many of these performers I also mentioned in my book, South Beach Star, like Kidd Madonny, Elaine Lancaster, Adora, Power Infiniti, Alan T, and Kitty Meow.

Everyone loves glossy better than newsprint. It doesn’t rub off and the photos look so much better. I salute the improvement.

Drag Performer and DJ Being a "show-girl" I loved when you guys did "The Men Behind the Mask" story. It was nice to have an outlet in the community to show more than just the funny, glittery side of us "gurls."

I remember before I came out; coming from a small town and being naive I didn't even think it possible to pick up a gay magazine for free and read it openly. As this was 20 years ago, I chuckle now looking back. I didn't even realize it was a "gay" magazine.

I just remember thinking these were important and fascinating slices of life. You guys have kept me informed and entertained with relevant stories ever since!

Being in the biz for nearly 20 years now I always enjoy when my friends, coworkers and employers are featured in Wire. I save a lot of those stories and I know I'll look back at them years from now and think, "remember when" with a smile on my face!

Every girl needs a fabulous new outfit every now and again. I say congrats and I'm so looking forward to seeing you shiny and new in your new glossy outfit!

A HISTORICAL CONVERSATION WITH WIRE'S READERS

SoBe Social Club Wire has always been the "go to" newspaper of our community. All of the locals and tourists would run to pick up Wire when it came out on Thursdays to see what events were coming up, read about community news, and, of course, to see if their photo made the paper!

Wire is the only publication that truly covers our city. For the gay community and the South Beach community as a whole, it has always kept us informed over the years.

And, it has brought us together. I have always been appreciative of Wire's coverage of my events over the years.

From Martini Tuesdays to Drag Brunch, Euphoria Fridays at Jade, The Simple Life Thursdays at Buck15, Karma Saturdays. For the 12 years that I have been organizing events, we have worked together. I think that becoming a new glossy magazine is a very smart and progressive move to keep the look fresh!

"Without a voice in a world of rage and haste, you might just as well not exist."

- Andrew Delaplaine

Chairman, Greater Miami & Convention Visitors Bureau Wire is not the typical “gay rag” but rather a true informative magazine, which will always keep you up to date. It has stood the test of time because it has always stated the facts, lead the community and always discussed the issues at hand. I thought it was a great magazine before glossy, but this will take it to a much higher level.

Jacober & Associates My fondest memories of Wire are probably some of the times with some of the former Wire crew like Michael Sasser and Martin Haro – who was a great contributing writer, editor – and used to help layout some of the pages. We couldn't have done it without him back in the day. Wire has stood the test of time because locals know a good thing when they see it!

Some of my favorite personalities on the scene that I enjoyed seeing in Wire are obviously the founder, Andrew Delaplaine, and his sister Renee; the man responsible for South Beach: Louis Canales; the people who brought cool grooves onboard like Deejay Smeejay, Jody McDonald, and party promoter David Flowers and Jeff Wilkinson (from SoBAP back in the day) – the funky hipsters from the 90s.

I love to read Wire because like water, sand, and parking tickets – it's a South Beach staple.

Miami Beach Commissioner and Vice Mayor Having a publication for the LGBT community in Miami Beach is vital to the dissemination of information in our community. As Miami Beach’s first and only elected openly gay commissioner and vice mayor, Wire Magazine has helped me to stay in tune with the community. When I first ran for public office in 2006, Wire Magazine was one of the first publications to endorse me for office. It was an honor to be selected as the Wire 2006 “Person of the Year,” after my election. The cover remains framed in my office at City Hall. Also in 2007, Wire Magazine did a cover story about me on why I should be re-elected as Commissioner. I have always appreciated the support and working together with Wire Magazine and attending many Wire sponsored events over the years.

I think Wire Magazine is South Florida’s best lifestyle magazine for the LGBT community. Wire Magazine provides the most effective platform to reach our residents. Every week 10,000 copies of Wire Magazine are distributed throughout Miami, Miami Beach and up into Broward County. Wire Magazine has done an outstanding job of uniting our community and keeping us informed of what is occurring throughout South Florida. Wire Magazine has expanded over the years to include political editorials, music reviews and restaurant reviews, continuing to reinvent itself to be what the community needs.

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Nightlife Impresario Wire has been the Gay Bible of South Beach covering the arts, politics, fashion and nightlife.

Who were some of your favorite personalities on the scene (old or new) that you enjoyed seeing in Wire?

Trendtracker Tara Gilani, Kitty Meow, Paloma Di Laurentis, Kevin Aviance, Electra, Gary Santis, Maxwell Blandford, Richard Trainor, Joel Stedman, Billy Kemp, Edison Farrow, and Elaine Lancaster.

Special Events Coordinator, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Wire has been a major part of the local LGBT community, supporting local events and businesses. I read Wire to see what’s going on in the community, and what I missed last week. I enjoy seeing the pictures from all the different events.

A HISTORICAL CONVERSATION WITH WIRE'S READERS

Drag Performer & Palace Diva The Wire has become part of my weekly routine. I pick it up on Thursdays when I am leaving the gym and read up on what's going on that week – to plan out the week and make sure I don't miss any cute parties. Oh yeah, and see how many times my pictures come up. LOL! Living in South Beach, Wire is definitely the most informative gay publication on what's happening in my local area.

My fondest memory of Wire is the 2011 Gay Pride issue! I was so excited that I was chosen as one of the influential people in South Beach. I knew that I was in the magazine, but when I picked it up and saw myself on the cover I was extremely honored and surprised. I will never forget that day.

“Every Queen Needs a Palace.”

Over the years we have seen a number of gay publications come and go; however, none of those publications focused on what truly made Miami Beach so wonderful.

Wire Magazine has been THE place to get information on all things happening in Miami Beach and beyond.

Why do you think Wire has stood the test of time?

It's simple, it's not only informative but entertaining. It's a sexy magazine.

We always love seeing our Palace girls in Wire Magazine, and over the past 25 years there have been countless cover stories and features dedicated to our drag divas. Our favorite will always be Geraldine when she did the Men Behind the Mask feature. It was amazing to let the world in on the secret world of drag performers, especially one as talented as Geraldine.

Who were some of your favorite personalities on the scene (old or new) that you enjoyed seeing in Wire?

I love that Wire always spotlights people in the community. I remember when I first moved to the Beach and Wire did a story on Adora. Reading about her was very inspiring. She's an extremely interesting artist and a legend in South Beach.

We think the new glossy Wire Magazine will be amazing and look forward to seeing the next evolution of Wire!

Club Promoter Wire Magazine has meant a lot in my life and the life of each person of our community in South Florida. Its friendly and familiar style has allowed me to reach each one of Discotekka's fans. I have no doubt about that.

Dion as the cover model.

I will never forget the photo-shoot that Discotekka had with the Wire Magazine team for our fifth anniversary. Once again we felt like family and not like work. Rafa Carvajal was with us every moment directing and reviewing every detail. The end result was spectacular. An incredible cover story. Besides many other incredible memories, I remember fondly the Pride issue with Athena

Wire Magazine's success relies precisely in seeing its readers as a family. With respect, affection and dedication. The information provided is true, precise and clear. Whenever I need something I do not hesitate to open Wire Magazine.

Some of my favorite personalities on the scene that I enjoyed seeing in Wire include Adora, Pusila, Vegas Dion, Athena Dion, Marytrini, Noel Leon, Elaine Lancaster, Omar Gonzalez, Vixen, Luis and Billy, Flavio Nisti, Poizon Ivy, Ericka Norell, Geraldine, Jerry Torres, Enrique, Olga Tañon, Paulina Rubio, Gloria Trevi, Alejandra Guzman... My god, there are so many there is not enough room to mention all of them. I love to read about both our local personalities and international celebrities.

I read Wire because I love how it is written and how easy it provides information. Its professionalism, while maintaining a human touch, makes Wire Magazine unique.

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It's not Thursday without the Wire.

- George Neary

Director of Cultural Tourism for the Greater Miami Convention Bureau

Wire Staff Photographer Wire Magazine has given me a voice and a presence in this community via my photography, through which I am able to capture and catalog our community’s events and milestones.

Wire has stood the test of time for almost a quarter century because it provides our community with a central source of news and information about what is exciting and happening in our city. I read Wire to keep informed and updated on our community and to find out what parties/events are coming up.

Personally, I can’t wait to see my pictures in the new glossy format! This new version of Wire Magazine is sure to be a hit in our community.

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A HISTORICAL CONVERSATION WITH WIRE'S READERS

Drag Performer The Wire has meant so much to me! As it has been the magazine that I always take home and actually read! And it has been the place that I have appeared the most, and when I’m done reading it I recycle it into the paper mache for some of my most famous costumes! HONEST! My fondest memory of Wire will probably be seeing my mom’s proud face looking at pictures of me in the Wire, and knowing she took the Wire Magazine to work and showed all her friends my photos and how proud she was. I always like to see my girls in the Wire photos: Adora, Kitty Meow, Elaine Lancaster, Power, China Girl, Daisy Dead Petals, TP Lords and all of the great performers throughout the years, that have been inspirations for my own career!

I had never been much of a reader, but I have caught myself reading the Wire many many times, I like the shape of the Wire, the size, the fonts, the subjects, and all of the pictures. Lately, I've been reading more of the dining section, something that is very important to me! Yummy!

I think the new glossy Wire Magazine will be an improvement to something that is already great.

Continue moving FORWARD Wire! Congratulations!

Marketing & Programming Director, Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce The information provided in the Wire is written by and for the people in our community.

Given its format, the Wire has created opportunities for writers and experts to showcase their work and, through a diversity of fields, highlighted all that Miami has to offer. The Wire has made a difference impacting how and where people spend their dollars, as they encourage readers to support those who advertise in the magazine or are showcased in any particular article.

My fondest memory of Wire is enjoying the Sunday Traveling Brunches. They were a great extension of what the Wire does through its readerships, connecting people together. I also enjoyed the write-ups profiling the lives of local Drag Queens and seeing their photos before and after their transformations.

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General Manager Eros Lounge and DJ The difference between Wire Magazine and other publications is that Wire does not have a sex guide orientation. You can read great articles about politics, dining, celebrities, local authorities, and music festivals. It's also great that you can pick up Wire Magazine in many hotels and restaurants.

Wire has stood the test of time with consistency in publication.

They are survivors of the social media virus, and have forged a special relationship with their readers and advertisers. I read Wire because it is very informative, and is always up to date. I love to see the weekly pictures, and their dining recommendations are great. Their interviews are in-depth and their music info is current. Most important, it is our local publication and it represents our community at a whole other level.

Journalist, The Miami Herald Practically from the beginning, Wire has been a voice for the gay community in South Beach. Before the Internet, it became the go-to source for what was happening at the promising new clubs, bars and restaurants owned, operated and patronized by LGBT people from throughout South Florida. Via Wire, we learned of the latest hot spots and personalities on Lincoln Road, Washington Avenue and beyond.

A HISTORICAL CONVERSATION WITH WIRE'S READERS

Photographer Wire Magazine was the magazine that allowed me to become known in South Beach as the photographer for the magazines. It has always been a very interesting medium both from the point of view of a photographer, as well as from the point of view of marketing advisor for certain clubs. It has always been the most immediate way to reach customers on the Beach. I read Wire because it is the most immediate way of knowing what is happening in the gay scene of the Beach.

Why do you think Wire has stood the test of time?

I can only assume that Rafa Carvajal has had a lot to do with that.

Recent times have been very difficult for mass media and especially print publications. Rafa acquired Wire Magazine just when times started to get tough and has been able to keep the magazine running despite the economy.

Executive Director, Aqua Foundation for Women Why do you think Wire Magazine is important for our community and how has it made a difference?

It is important to have publications where our community can get to know those who are making an impact in our lives, to check out what is happening and to see ourselves in print. For too many years LGBT people were invisible. The Wire shows us in print that we are no longer invisible.

My fondest memory of Wire is when I was featured as a board member of Miami Beach Gay Pride. Wire has stood the test of time because the content is what the community wants.

Drag Performer What has Wire meant to you over the years?

For years I have been supported as a Drag Queen by this incredible magazine, and I feel honored that Wire has watched my career since the very beginning. I have had amazing experiences working with Wire's top photographers, which are all dear friends. Wire has been instrumental in making my career grow to an important place not only in my life but also in the lives of others.

Why do you think Wire Magazine is important for our community and how has it made a difference?

Wire offers excellent information about our gay community, with special focus on events and important causes. It is not just a "where to go out " rag, but rather a serious platform to enlighten our community about important issues, art and history.

What is your fondest memory of Wire?

I can't mention only one because Wire has followed me since the beginning, so I have thousands of fond memories with shows, crazy times and growth "on the streets� as a drag performer. Probably fondest are the times I spent with Geraldine.

Why do you think Wire has stood the test of time?

Wire has lasted this long because it is the only publication that has supported causes for the gay community and has presented these topics to the straight community in an interesting and engaging way. Also due to their support for urban artists, such as myself.

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A HISTORICAL CONVERSATION WITH WIRE'S READERS

TWIST Bartender The Wire is important to the community for the same reason it is important to me. It gets the info out there on what is happening, what is hot and current, and what is to come for our community and visitors. It makes a difference by being that source of information.

I think the Wire has stood the test of time because it is structured as a periodical and not the yellow pages for hookers. I read the Wire to keep informed on what is happening, so I can share that info with my clients at TWIST.

roles are in society at large.

DJ Why do you think Wire Magazine is important for our community and how has it made a difference?

Not being a "mainstream" publication allowed the Wire to go places and shine a light on aspects that other press often overlooked, especially the glittery gay underground scene. The only thing worse than being hated is to be ignored. Our visibility and the "mirroring" that it created, as we did not see ourselves represented in the "mainstream" was essential to our coming into an understanding of who we are and what our

Why do you think Wire has stood the test of time?

Just as the nightlife morphed over the years so did the Wire. As the gay scene came to be not just a nightlife scene, the Wire opened its focus to other areas of interest from food, to theater, to art, to heath and beauty, to film and music.

Who were some of your favorite personalities on the scene (old or new) that you enjoyed seeing in Wire?

Never will I forget the excitement and trepidation of looking through the pages to see if I had been captured atop the go-go boxes from Warsaw to Torpedo, to Uncle Charlie's or Cheers, to Paragon or Salvation. And hoping even more that the Wire had captured my good side... Back then I doubt that any of us really had a bad side.

Why do you read Wire?

Today I look to the Wire for news on upcoming social and cultural events, great music news and reviews from FR8-0, sometimes challenging but always reasoned, and well presented opinions from the editor, and, of course, those amazing photos of the scene makers that make our little sand bar the place that people flock to, from all over the world, to let their hair down and celebrate another wonderful day of slumming in paradise, and simply being the brilliant and unique characters we truly are.

I'm really glad that the Wire has hung in there for so many years, through good times and some lean times, to become the bright and colorful celebration of our diversity that it was destined to one day become. Congratulations and wishing you many wonderful years to come.

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A HISTORICAL CONVERSATION WITH WIRE'S READERS

Photographer I moved to Miami Beach in 2001 and had my first Wire cover in 2002. That “moment” was pivotal in becoming ensconced in the local community of Miami Beach, both in the LGBTQ and “mainstream” sectors. It was through my work with Wire and with the support of then-owner Carl Zablotny and graphic designer Paul Jacober that I met and photographed a countless array of the SoBe glitterati, from doctors and politicians to performance artists and club owners.

Wire gave me a photographic platform in which I was able to “voice” my vision of the community and for that I will always be grateful.

Wire has a unique placement in the world of Miami Beach publication “real estate.” Wire has always been a conduit for linking the various threads of the LGBTQ community into one quilt. It is not in every publication that you will see nightlife recommendations side-by-side with political endorsements. For Wire, that trait of seeming incongruity has always been the norm and as such, is an imprint of the colorful and often eccentric residents of our thriving, lively little sandbar.

Who were some of your favorite personalities on the scene (old or new) that you enjoyed seeing in Wire?

Oh goodness me... having photographed nearly 100 covers for Wire, that’s a challenging question. That being said, some of my personal favorites have been Mayor Matti Bower, Commissioner Michael Gongora, nightlife impresario Gerry Kelly and drag diva Adora. One other standout is the 9th Anniversary of Back Door Bamby shoot that took place at the no-longer-in-existence Jimbo’s. It was the perfect backdrop for the brazen and shamelessly fabulous misfits of Bamby. The party itself is the stuff of which a SoBe legend is made.

It took place every Monday night in the front loft of Crobar (formerly, and now Cameo). Also, Naomi Wilzig upon her opening of the World Erotic Art Museum in 2005.

Score Bartender Wire Magazine is important for our community because it has been a great tool to keep locals as well as tourists informed of what happens in South Florida.

I think it has has stood the test of time because it has been run, in a sense, as a mom and pop business with a human touch. The publisher is constantly in contact with what's going on, as well as in communication with the readers.

Artist & Designer of the First Cover of Wire Wire meant a lot to me, it introduced me and my work to South Beach in its very first issue, just when I opened my gallery/studio on Lincoln Road (circa 1990). Since then Wire followed (and still does) my career as an artist and my involvement with the community. I'm proud to say that I'm the person with the most Wire cover stories...13!

Wire has been a major part of our community since day one, a great source of information of what took and takes place in our South Beach/Miami communities. Wire's difference is that its format (then and now) helps people from all walks of life come together.

I have several fond memories of Wire, but my #1 is that day when Andrew Delaplaine walked into my Lincoln Road gallery and said, "Do you want to be the cover story of my new Magazine? It is either you or Paloma Picasso and I think I prefer you!"

General Manager, The Manor Complex Wire has been the local source of LGBT communications. Where local readers and tourists find the best information on nightlife, arts, health and music.

Over the years, Wire evolved into a true lifestyle publication. Not identified solely as a nightlife guide, but as a source for LGBT residents and visitors to keep up with all aspects of gay life in Miami. Wire has a niche. Many have tried to intercept its success. However there is loyalty to the first and the best!

Who were some of your favorite personalities on the scene (old or new) that you enjoyed seeing in Wire?

I love to see national heroes on the cover.

What do you think of Wire Magazine becoming a new glossy magazine?

I think it is the next step in Wire becoming a refined and upgraded national publication.

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A HISTORICAL CONVERSATION WITH WIRE'S READERS

Co-Owner of TWIST Wire has always been a great source of local business, government news, and a constant feed of what's happening on the local scene, the arts, restaurants, and entertainment. Wire has also always spoken up for the community, gay and straight... It's been a leader for the rights of people of all religions, race, sexual preference... everyone!

My fondest memory of Wire is Andrew Delaplaine... I love that man! Thank you Andrew for creating Wire.

Wire has stood the test of time because it's such an important source of information, politics, local issues, restaurant reviews, fashion, medical information, and entertainment listings.

I think the change to glossy is the bomb... luv it! Keep on truckin Wire!

TWIST Bartender Wire is iconic in South Florida and to sum it up in one word means, "unity." It unites us as a community and keeps us connected as a whole.

I think the Wire is important because it has a voice in the community. It keeps us aware socially and politically (to a certain extent) and connects each other on what’s going on. It has made us a more organized community (or family for that matter). It's the go-to magazine for South Florida's LGBT. The Wire has stood the test of time in my opinion because it's reliable, fun and you can always depend on it for what's what, who's who and anything relevant (socially or politically).

What do you think of Wire Magazine becoming a new glossy magazine?

Well first of all, I have to say CONGRATULATIONS! This is a great accomplishment and testament that Wire has stood the test of time especially in this day and age of technology, when most people are searching the web. It's great to know that there's still an interest of the community to pick up and catch up on what's happening in South Florida.

General Manager, Discotekka Over the years Wire has meant family to me. What a great team of individuals always striving to make a positive impact with their work.

Wire has been an important source of much of our success as a gay community.

Wire Magazine has been the voice of our community. Not only has it supported our important causes, but also it has been a guide to masses of people, not only in entertainment, but in important aspects of our community and lifestyle. The difference has definitely been marked.

I have many fond Wire memories, but I hold two dearest. The "Man Behind the Mask" where I was featured along amazing entertainers Adora, Pussila and Geraldine. And, of course, our 5th year anniversary of Discotekka that I shared with Milancita, TP Lords, Gina DiAngelo and Athena Dion.

Why do you think Wire has stood the test of time?

I believe it's a statement that comes from all readers. We need and want Wire, and thanks to the effort of a great team, we still have Wire.

Who were some of your favorite personalities on the scene (old or new) that you enjoyed seeing in Wire?

I loved many, but one that sticks out is the interview of Chelsea Handler, I loved that one. I would love to see Ellen De Generes in the Wire.

Why do you read Wire?

It offers a very broad spectrum of everything our community offers.

What do you think of Wire Magazine becoming a new glossy magazine?

A great milestone, new beginning and much more success. I am honored to be part of this amazing journey. Congratulations!

Images for this story were provided by image1stmiami.com, Henry Perez, Juan Saco Mironoff, and Dale Stine.

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BY ANTYWONE INGRAM What can guests expect at the AQUAMEN Beach House & Pool Party?

Guests can expect to be in a beautiful setting where they can party or relax. There will be awesome music, great drinks donated by Bacardi, and a silent auction.

BEACH HOUSE & POOL PARTY AT THE

erving as a funding catalyst for the LBT wellness and equality in South Florida, the Aqua Foundation for Women is ready to open their arms for the gents. The foundation is gearing up for the AQUAMEN Beach House and Pool Party on November 10th, a co-ed event aimed at getting men involved to show support for the Aqua Foundation for Women – while bringing the community together, as male and female interaction is generally very minimal. Wire Magazine catches up with Executive Director of AFW, Robin Schwartz to get the latest on the upcoming pool soiree, as well as the future of AQUAMEN and why she feels it is important to bring the community together.

What influenced your decision to have a co-ed pool party for your foundation – that primarily serves woman?

We want more men to be involved and support Aqua Foundation for Women.

We love to spend time with the guys. Too often in our community the men and the women socialize separately. Aqua wants to be a leader in bringing everyone together.

Can we anticipate seeing anymore AQUAMEN events in the near future?

We expect we will have more AQUAMEN events but we don’t have the next one planned yet.

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and we are reaching out to get more involved.

Are there any plans to expand the Aqua Foundation to cater to the needs of men?

Aqua Foundation was created because we saw a crucial gap in support and leadHow did you select your talent for ership for LBT women. This will remain our focus. We do have a new initiative the event?

DJ Brett Hendrichson is internationally that will focus on youth, which will impact known and very popular with the guys. both young men and women. Aqua will provide funding to assist LGBT youth who DJPride is an Aqua favorite. are homeless.

Are there any opportunities to volunteer for this event, or upcoming Is there anything else you would like to share with Wire Magazine's Aqua Foundation events?

Absolutely. We welcome volunteers. They readers? the proceeds from AQUAMEN will are a huge part of Aqua Foundation. Any- All go directly to the Aqua Foundation for one who is interested can go to our web- Women. This year we have provided 15 site at www.aquafoundation.org and sign scholarships and mentors and will award up to volunteer. If someone is interested $50,000 in grants to South Florida nonin volunteering for AQUAMEN I suggest profit organizations. Aqua will continue sending an email directly to me since it is these important programs as well as other so close. The email address to contact me services such as our annual Transgender is robin@aquafoundation.org.

Conference, TransCon, our LGBT family barbeque and events that build commuWhy do you feel it is important to nity. reach out to the men in the LGBT community?

Guys and gals... join us at AQUAMEN...

We are all one community and Aqua a good time for a good cause! wants to encourage LGBT women and men and our allies to support each other. Ticket information can be found at We currently have many male members www.aquafoundation.org/tickets

BY RAFA CARVAJAL & ANTYWONE INGRAM

Celebrates one year

ust a year ago, Eros Lounge opened its doors on Miami’s mainland and has provided guests an incomparable atmosphere that makes it stand apart from other venues. Open seven days a week, Eros Lounge has become a new favorite among locals and tourists alike. With the support of the community Eros Lounge has earned its credibility and is ready to celebrate one year. Wire Magazine catches up with Eros’ general manager Carlos Rojas and owner Peter Hans to discuss Eros’ first year as well as the celebration. We also spoke with recording artist Amuka who will be preforming at the anniversary event on November 10.

AMUKA

You have come a long way since the grand opening. How has Eros evolved over the last year?

Peter: Eros over the past year has established theme nights, included in these nights are: Boulevard Bingo, Eros Idol Karaoke, Born to be a Drag, Drag Addiction, and Sunday Late Tea Dance. These nights were each created to serve a segment of our clientele and keep Eros always interesting and fresh.

Carlos: Eros has definitely become the new hot spot on the mainland, We’ve been working really hard trying to get more nightlife in the area...

Can you tell us about your upcoming performance at Eros Lounge for the anniversary party?

I am so extremely excited, because first of all, I love the Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and South Beach area – it’s like home to me. I’m just very happy to be able to come down there and grace the fans with new songs because the fans are amazing there; they are so kind. It just warms my heart that I am doing the show, it means a lot to me, really.

What were some of the highlights of the year?

Peter: Eros in its beginning has always tried to involve itself with the community, in doing such we elected to participate in the Miami Beach Gay Pride by entering a float that displayed our creativity and unity. Burlesque shows brought entertainment to the lounge. Next to community and entertainment, we introduced the food menu to the lounge, which brought my mother's Greek culinary talent to introduce Greece to our Eros community. The additional item that stands apart in this past year was our successful monthly ladies nights hosted by Lynne Bove - our way of uniting men and women in our community.

Carlos: Our associations and partnerships with locals organizations such as Care Resource, Task Force, and SAVE Dade Miami have had impact on our name in the community, along with amazing and talented drag performers Latrice Royal, Tiffany Fantasia, Noel Leon, TP Lords, Adora, and our own Missy Meyakie.

How is Eros different from other LGBT venues?

Peter: In the beginning it was of the utmost importance that we created a venue that stood apart, but also complimented the others. To start, our business is open seven days a week and features a two-for-one daily Happy Hour.

Creating a special membership card to set our patrons apart from other venues by offering special events, drink specials and no cover charge. Overall, Eros wants to stand apart by showing a strong sense of community involvement, and offering a smoke free environment, and over 65,000 music video collections that span the last four decades.

Finally, we offer competitive pricing and always have friendly people.

Tell us about your First Anniversary Party.

Peter: Eros has decided that we wanted to celebrate this milestone by bringing the talent of Amuka, Bill James, Adora, Missy Miake and Athena Dion to show our appreciation to everyone who has supported our establishment.

Our plans include a fun filled week of events and performances to celebrate this momentous occasion.

What are the plans for next year?

Peter: Eros will strive to build our business stronger by initiating growth and creating awareness, building strong ties with the LGBT community and encouraging other gay and gay-friendly businesses to build a new community in Miami.

Anything else you would like to share with the Wire?

Peter: Our vision for Eros lounge is to establish a comfortable, affordable and enjoyable environment for everyone from all facets of life to take part in. We want to encourage other gay and gay-friendly businesses to develop on the mainland what once was in our community but is lacking for many years. We are proud to serve our community.

Carlos: In this hard economy we managed to survive a difficult year, and we want to thank all of you for your support.

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Our readers are very interested in learning about your new single; tell us a little about it.

Peter Rauhofer re-released my single “Appreciate Me” on Greatest Anthems Ever on Star 69 records and he got two amazing remixers/producers DJ Ivan Gomez and Nacho Chapado, both of whom are in Spain and are great guys. They did an incredible job - it’s on the radio. On some radio shows, it’s blowing up and climbing the charts.

Why are you most excited about the Eros First Anniversary Party?

I am just excited that they included me in their anniversary celebration and I’m happy to celebrate that with them. I am going to burn the dance floor up, literally. My goal is to make people happier than they’ve ever felt. I just want to bring happiness. I don’t like suffering, so any way that I can eliminate suffering I’m going to do that.

Is there anything else you would like to share with Wire Magazine readers?

I just want to tell all of Wire Magazine ‘s readers that love is the key to heal any kind of sickness: mental, physical, emotion, anything. Just be patient and persistent and never give up on your dream.

Add effort-to-effort, patience-to-patience, strengthto-strength, and always exert yourself, let it happen and believe in yourself!

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NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY NOVEMBER 1 MOVA: First Thursdays are all about fashion; party with local and national vendors! $6 Finlandia cocktails and $4 Miller Lites all night long. 1625 Michigan Ave.

Saturday, $5 drinks til 12:30 a.m., and $4 Bud Light all night long! Free admission with guest list reservation til 2 a.m. $10 cover afterwards & for those under 21.

Doors open at 11 p.m. 950 NE 2nd Ave. MOVA: Happy Hour 3 - 9 p.m., followed

by FLASH Saturdays with the hottest music videos and visual entertainment by VJ Chris Racine and VJ Barry Browder till 3 a.m. $9 Grey Goose cocktails all night.

PALACE: Stiletto Nights with fierce drag shows by host Missy Meiyakie and special PALACE: “Drags Gone Wild” hosted by diva cast members. Show at 6 p.m. Week- Tiffany Fantasia and cast starting at 6 p.m. ly drink specials all night. 1200 Ocean Sounds by DJ Flipside starting at 4 p.m.

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SCORE: BIGGER Saturdays presents Kunty SCORE: Pop Fever Thursdays presents Beatz with DJ/Producer Jalil Z. Free drink The Kathy Griffin Collection DVD Release with paid admission til 12:30 a.m., hosted Party featuring the music of DJ Daisy D. No by Alex Prieto. cover! Open Bar 10:30 - 11:30 p.m. $6 TWIST: Happy Hour 2-4-1 with Tommy Smirnoff flavors. 727 Lincoln Road. and the locals from 1 - 9 p.m. on everyTWIST: Seven different bars, DJ Mika, stiff thing. MUSCLE BOY Saturdays. Incredible drinks, and beautiful dancers. Sabroso in beats by DJ Mika.

Bar 5! 2-4-1 special on everything till 2 a.m. “Never a cover... Always a groove.”

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 4 1057 Washington Ave. MOVA: Sucia Sundays with DJ AJ Reddy and sexy go-go dancers. Open bar from FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2 9 - 10 p.m. $3 Threesome Shots, $4 Miller MOVA: Edison Farrow’s HYPE Fridays. Lites, $5 Red Headed Slut Shots and HerHosted by Pussila with beats by DJ Bryan radura, and $6 Finlandia. No cover.

Zero. $7 Finlandia drink specials all night.

No cover. “Where the men go out in South PALACE: South Beach’s most legendary drag brunch. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. with two Beach on Friday nights!” seatings: 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Hosted PALACE: Drag Madness with fierce shows by Noel Leon with special performances. by some of South Beach’s most spectacu- $31.95 brunch with unlimited mimosas. lar drag performers! Hosted by TP Lords. Divas On the Dance Floor at 6 p.m. with Double Cross Vodka Fridays with shows special guests performances and sounds

by DJ Cindel. starting at 6 p.m. Sounds by DJ Ripetail.

SCORE: Filthy Gorgeous Fridays! Sounds SCORE: HIP SUNDAYS, in association by international DJ Willy G. Hosted by the with Club Boi 2.0, featuring hip-hop, PennyBack Boyz. Drink specials all night. house, and R&B beats by DJs Gavin T & Diaz from 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. $6 Svedka flaTWIST: Free Happy Hour BBQ at 6 p.m. vors and $4 Budweiser.

Beats by DJ Reddy. Enjoy seven different bars, stiff drinks, & beautiful dancers. TWIST: Steamy Sundays in the Garden Bar featuring Pussila’s underwear contest; “Never a cover... Always a groove.” the winner gets $100. Music by DJ Paulie. Shirtless guests receive a free cocktail!

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 3 “Never a cover...Always a groove.”

DISCOTEKKA: Milancita.com presents MONDAY NOVEMBER 5 Celebration of the Originals, featuring Vegas Dion, DJ Rob Sky, and DJ/Producer Jarell. Open bar from 2:30 – 3 a.m. every KILL YOUR IDOL: Dustin Reffca presents 24 | wire magazine | issue #44, 2012 | www.wireweekly.com | facebook | twitter

NOVEMBER 1 - 7 Glitter Box Mondays - South Beach’s hottest TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6 Monday night party with sparkling guest appearances, DJs Smeejay, FR8-O & Maxi- MOVA: S.I.N. Tuesdays. Service Industry mus 3000. $1 PBR Beer, $2 Jell-O shots Night. $7 Stoli cocktails, $50 Finlandia & $4 vodka all night! 222 Española Way. and $100 Stoli bottle specials.

Finlandia cocktails and five Miller Lites for only $15 all night long.

PALACE: Join the one and only Poizon Ivy and Noel Leon as they host Burlesque Wednesdays, a sultry, sexy and seducMOVA: Weekly SHOUT karaoke party PALACE: “Dine with the Stars” hosted by tive "feast for your eyes." Show starts at with DJ Miik, choose from 250,000 songs. Daisy Deadpetals starting at 7 p.m. featur- 7 p.m.

Half-priced drinks and $5 glasses of wine ing Athena Dion and a full roster of imperall night long. sonators and show-stopping performances. SCORE: Martini Madness Night. A halfprice Happy Hour runs till 9 p.m.

Dinner specials starting at $19.95.

PALACE: All Star Mondays! RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars viewing party! Hosted by the SCORE: Planeta Macho, the hottest Latin TWIST: Fresh with TP Lords, Karaoke with audacious Missy Meyakie LePaige starting Party in Miami Beach, featuring Latin beats Sean Brady and fab beats by DJ J Felix. at 7 p.m. with special appearances by by award-winning DJ George Ferrero.

Latrice Royale of Rupaul’s Drag Race All ARTS, CULTURE Stars!!

TWIST: 2-4-1 Happy Hour from 1 - 9 p.m. on everything. TWIST presents Keeping It & FILM SCORE: Happy Hour with all drinks half Real Fun with beats by DJ Sushiman. Get price, followed by Video Freak where you ready for ridiculous beats and $5 Jumbo can request your favorite music videos and Blue Long Island Iced Teas all night long. BASS MUSEUM OF ART: Unnatural, a group show focused on the conflict beenjoy $5 vodka cocktails, $7 martinis and “Never a cover... Always a groove.” tween the natural and unnatural in society, $3 beers. No cover. and other aspects of life. ShowWEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7 science, casing 24 artists and artist teams. Thurs TWIST: Pop Mondays with Nathan in the video bar and Arrasando Latin Talent MOVA: Weekly College Night Wednes- – Sun thru November 4. w/ Poizon Ivy. Hosted by Marco Perez. days, hosted by the Penny Back Boyz. DJ Sounds by DJ Paulie!

Daisy D will be working the turntables, $5 CORAL GABLES MUSEUM: Mercato Italiano on the Piazza. The Coral Gables Museum and the Societa' Dante Alighieri present an Italian Market on the Museum Plaza the first Saturday of each month, October - December.

MIAMI ART MUSUEM: Rashid Johnson: Message to Our Folks, is the first solo exhibition from the NY-based artist. His broad selection of work, including sculptures, paintings, and videos force viewers to confront the truth and fictions about racial identity. Runs thru November 4.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART: Trading Places II as part of the

HOLIDAY PARTY!

Book a holiday party of 10 or more November 1st, 2012 – January 1st, 2013 and receive a gift certificate

HOLIDAY DINNER MENU

HOLIDAY LUNCH MENU

Please call for reservations and information 305.534.9600

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Knight Exhibition series showcases the works of 5 Miami artists: Dona Altemus, Onajide Shabaka, Magnus Sigurdarson, Rick Ulysse and Antonia Wright. Runs thru November 11.

FROST ART MUSEUM: All About Art Fine Art Fundraising Auction. Enjoy hors d’ oeuvres, cocktails, and good company while bidding on artwork from esteemed artists connected to the Frost Art Museum.

Saturday, November 3 (7:30 – 10 p.m).

WEAM: The Magic of Marilyn, a showcase of 27 rare Marilyn Monroe photos

by Bruno Bernard at the World Erotic Art Museum thru Sunday, November 30.

COMMUNITY GLOWRUN 5k: Put on your most fluorescent attire and join in on this 3.1-mile run featuring multiple black light zones, a glowing finish line chute and thousands of glowing runners. The run will also feature music at multiple spots with a DJ pumping Top 40 and remixes of your favorite tracks to keep you motivated. Beer garden and after party available after the race for patrons 21 of age or older. The race takes place November 3 at 7 p.m. at Lummus Park Miami Beach. For registration info visit www.glowrun5k.com/miami.

CLASSIFIEDS PALACE is hiring seasonal staff: servers, bartenders & hosts with 2 + years of experience. Stop by Monday through Friday with your resume if interested. 1200 Ocean Drive.

Hellrotika

photos by Henry Perez SAVE Dade’s annual fundraiser and Halloween extravangza returned with Odyssey of the Gods. Guests were able to party “where the gods live.” This year the event took place in the historic Moore Building and included their annual costume contest!

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