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BY THOMAS BARKER

SUMMER ENDS BUT SEASON IS HEATING UP This past Tuesday, summer officially came to an end. Pretty soon temperatures will begin to drop, and hopefully we will all get a break from this stifling heat. Until that happens, I am sure - like me - you will be running from one airconditioned shelter to the next.

Now even with the unbearable heat beating down on us, I have to admit that this was one incredible summer I will never forget. This was the first summer that my fellow publisher, Rafa Carvajal, and I have owned Wire Magazine, and what an experience it has been!

Over the past few months, we have prepared Wire Magazine for the upcoming season by upgrading and expanding the editorial, garnering new photographers, building stronger relationships with the community, and, of course, continually taking feedback from our thousands of readers.

As a result, we have created a number of new features and columns including Wired Inside the Chef’s Kitchen, which is a bi-weekly column dedicated to some of Miami’s most talented chefs. Over the past few months, I have been taught to make Michelle Bernstein’s famous fried chicken and watermelon Greek Salad, Chef Gonzalo Rivera’s delicious crab

cakes, and Chef Tim Andriola’s fantastic duck confit, among many more wonderful dishes.

night event, Piano Man Wednesdays. As someone who spends a countless amount of hours in Miami’s gay entertainment venues, I can’t tell you how many times I hear from people that they want to experience something unique and different in a place where they can actually relax, converse, and enjoy a good cocktail or two. I can honestly tell you that Piano Man Wednesdays at Crescendos Piano Bar on Lincoln Road offers exactly that.

We’ve also sexed things up a bit with the new bi-weekly column, Dirty Diary. Every other week local party boy and nymphomaniac, Giancarlo Cicirelli, writes about his personal escapades and adventures, while navigating through Miami’s steamy nightlife. Needless to say, this column has been a huge hit, and within days of Giancarlo launching his Facebook page, he has built quite a large list of friends.

One recent addition that has really caused quite a stir is Wire Magazine’s Hot Pic of the Week. Working with local photographers and models, Rafa and I choose one photo each week that we think our readers will enjoy the most. From toned and tanned boys from exotic places to your average bombshell, a variety of beautiful boys continue to grace the pages of Wire Magazine.

In fact, these boys were so gorgeous; we just couldn’t resist printing their “hot pics” one more time in a calendar format, so you can enjoy the rest of the year with a little eye candy. October, November, and December are going to be some pretty busy months, and probably a little hectic. Anytime you feel stressed, remember to just take a breath, relax, and focus on one of these stunning boys. I know that has helped me get through a stressful summer!

Also in this issue, you’ll get the chance to learn more about Edison Farrow’s new weekly high-end Wednesday

In this week’s feature, Edison gives us a behind the scenes look at his new weekly soiree, including some insight on the evolution of the Miami gay community. Be sure to stop by and check out this fantastic new addition to Miami’s constantly evolving gay nightlife.

Of course no issue would be complete without a couple photo pages from some of Miami’s hottest social functions.

This past week, TWIST hosted its annual turnabout party, and what a party it was! TWIST bartenders, local scenesters, and drag wannabees packed all seven of TWIST’s bars. In fact, in celebration of the event, I traded in my hat for a stylish brown wig, and the infamous Geraldine worked her magic on my face, turning me into her twin sister, Peraldine. Check out the photo pages in this week’s issue for a small glimpse of all the festivities.

I hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as we did putting it together.

Until next week!

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PUBLISHERS’ CORNER DON’T BE AFRAID TO FIRE BAD CUSTOMERS Many of us either own or manage a business and are working very hard to grow it or just stay in business. Therefore, based on some recent experiences, this week I decided to provide our readers with some practical advise that may come handy during these tough economic times. For many of us running a business right now means that we are working longer hours, struggling to retain customers, spending more time trying to close new deals, and bringing new customers to our business. In doing so, we may be running very fast and trying to do our best, despite sometimes feeling overwhelmed and not having enough hours in the day.

It is time to pause, analyze what we are doing, and make some adjustments. It's ok to be extremely busy and make some mistakes in the process. In business if you don't make some mistakes, you are not moving fast enough. However, go back to the basics for a second.

Make sure you are spending your time where it really counts.

More than ever we must not overlook signing a contract or documenting an agreement, even if it is an email between the parties detailing the business transaction and terms of payment. Spend a lot of time ensuring your customers pay and pay on time. Customers do pay bills,

so your billing and collection practices should be such that you are one of the bills they pay. Don't be shy about sending demands for payment promptly via email, fax, and snail mail. Document everything and send your final demand for payment notice via certified mail with return receipt. You will substantially increase your chances to win a judgment in court if you include proper documentation, as proof you did everything possible to collect the debt.

If a customer simply refuses to pay you, promptly file a small claims lawsuit or get an attorney to assist you with larger claims. Again, show a deadbeat customer you are serious, so they choose to pay you, instead of someone else. Plus, in this tough economic environment speed is of the essence because if you wait around, the customer may fold the business to get away from debts, and you could be left holding the bag and seeing them reappear later with another business – even though they previously claimed to you that they did not have any money to pay their bills.

Finally, don't be afraid to fire a few of your customers, who simply take too much time from you because you have to chase them around for money all the time, they demand more from you than other customers, or are cheapskates who want to pay less than everybody else.

Things are starting to get a little better and season is coming back to Miami and the Beaches. From our personal experience in the last couple of weeks, I can

tell you that you can be better off spending your limited and valuable time replacing some, or all, of your "bad customers” with “good customers”, who pay on time and demonstrate how much they value your products and services. They too are looking for good vendors that can help them grow their business and will reward you with their professional and financial appreciation!

Remember that an avenue to find some potential new customers is to attend the upcoming Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) 2nd Annual Explore/EXPO and 1st Annual Taste of Miami on Saturday, October 3rd, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. To learn more, you can visit www.gogaymiamiexplore.com for all the details regarding this must attend event. Exhibitors can purchase an EXPO booth for only $150.

Wire Magazine has afforded us the opportunity to do business with a lot of people in Miami and the Beaches.

Feel free to ask us about our experience with various clients or to get a business reference - so you can pick the best customers and vendors for your business!

Cheers, Rafa For The Publishers Rafa Carvajal: rafa@wire-magazine.com Thomas Barker: thomas@wire-magazine.com

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WIRE FEATURE: COCKTAILS, PIANISTS, AND FAB MUSIC @ PIANO MAN WEDNESDAYS

BY THOMAS BARKER PHOTOS BY RAFA CARVAJAL Over the years, the Miami Beach gay scene has definitely TFFO JUT GBJS TIBSF PG DIBOHF *O UIF FBSMZ T HBZ CPZT and girls flocked to Miami to enjoy the era of the circuit.

Big name DJs and performers began to almost exclusively appear in clubs like Warsaw, Salvation, and Grand Slam, and the party boys, who frequented these over the top venues, were known for indulging in a few extra curricular activities, if you know what I mean.

counter tops and great design, it just seemed so different from any other venue in Miami Beach. Plus, it was located right on Lincoln Road, so everyone could just walk over.

It inspired me to try to do something new, something that wasn’t available in Miami Beach.

Almost 20 years later, our community has outgrown the era of the circuit and all of the negative connotations associated with it. Club kids and party boys eventually turned in their glow sticks and glitter for two-piece suits and became successful, educated professionals.

Well, when I go back to New York I hang out at a lot of the piano bars and it is always such a fun atmosphere. People love to be entertained, and not just by big name DJs and loud sound systems. Our community is thirsting for something unique and more professional.

Now the same people who were known for flying high are known for their accomplishments. As a result, the Miami Beach gay scene has definitely seen an evolution. Gay men and women are now looking for plush lounges, cultural events, and more upscale venues in which to party. In fact, every single seven-day-a-week gay bar in Miami Beach has added some form of a lounge. Score has Crème Lounge, TWIST recently upgraded their main dance floor to reflect an upscale lounge, Halo is exclusively a lounge, and Palace recently opened up a new, comfy bar in the back.

You’ve been doing events in Miami for over 10 years now. How do you think we have evolved in that time?

Most recently, Edison Farrow decided it was time to take the lounge trend to the next level by launching Miami Beach’s only gay piano party, Piano Man Wednesdays at the new Crescendos Piano Bar on Lincoln Road. Every Wednesday, people looking to enjoy a great cocktail or glass of wine while, taking in some premium entertainment, head to Piano Man Wednesdays, and from what we’ve experienced, they are never disappointed.

I was so excited about this unique, new addition to the scene; I decided to sit down with Edison to learn more about his new Wednesday night soiree.

Check out what he had to say: How did you discover Crescendos Piano Bar? Before the bar opened, one of the liquor reps sent me a text message about the opening of a new piano bar, and suggested that I stop by and check out the space. It certainly peaked my curiosity, so I wondered over there one day to take look. It was such a beautiful venue. They did such a great job of remodeling the space. Between the marble 18 | wire magazine

Why would you think the gay community would be interested in enjoying a night at a piano bar?

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People can come in, grab a table, relax with friends and enjoy a great cocktail. It’s really nice because, as the night continues, more and people interact with the performers and it just creates a really amazing energy. They even have tambourines lying around the bar, so people can really get involved if they want to.

In a time when everyone is watching their pennies, what are the price points like at Crescendos?

Crescendos is very reasonable. It’s only $8.50 for a call drink. They also have a number of specialty drinks that are really affordable. There’s never a cover, so that also really helps. Piano Man Wednesdays is definitely affordable, and, of course, a lot of fun.

Where do the pianists come from and what kind of music do they play?

The pianists who perform at Crescendos come from all around the world. They play on cruise ships, at resorts, and other piano bars. Crescendos flies the pianists in and puts them up in a hotel for two weeks.

As for the music, it really depends on the pianists. In New York, a lot of the piano bars focus on Broadway and musical theater. At Crescendos the pianists play more pop music than Broadway and musical theater. The best part is that the performers change every two weeks, so there is always something new to experience at Crescendos.

How do they find the pianists?

They usually book them through an entertainment agency.

There are also four different Crescendos in the U.S., so they share pianists between the different bars.

I understand you are going to be partnering with a couple of local organizations over the next two weeks. Can you tell me who they are and what people can expect on those nights?

This past Wednesday, I partnered with the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival to celebrate Kareem Tabsch’s birthday and raise some funds for the Festival. Next Wednesday, I will be partnering with the Miami Gay Men’s Chorus and will be donating a percentage of the bar to that organization.

What other events are you working on right now?

We just kicked off the Miami Beach Gay Bowling League, and that has been doing very well. Martini Tuesdays will celebrate its nine-year anniversary this January. I can’t believe it’s still going strong after all these years. Buck15 is always packed and always busy. Daisy D just plays really great music, which really helps keep the crowd fun and fresh. I am also still working to bring in major comedy acts to town.

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FOOD 11TH STREET DINER Corner 11th Street and Washington Ave., MB 305.534.6373

Array of home-style American diner cuisine, from meatloaf to fried chicken.

Daily specials and great prix fixe menu GPS POMZ $BO U CFBU UIF QSJDFT here! It’s where the locals eat as well as the starving tourists.

A LA FOLIE 516 Espanola Way MB | 305.538.4484

South Florida’s original crêperie that is more cafÊ-like in its offerings of classic French crepes, sandwiches, salads, and platters. A very casual, friendly lounge with competent, knowledgeable wait staff. No need to rush here! It’s French, after all! Sit, relax, peruse the numerous periodicals over a glass of Pouilly FumÊ or a Stella Artois. Or maybe an herbal tea or infusion. Right in the heart of the fabulous Espaùola Way neighborhood.

Outside lounge open for special champagne nights in season. Call for special prix fixe international dinners.

ANDIAMO 5600 Biscayne Blvd.,Miami | 305.762.5751

Seven-year-old pizzeria that has expanded outdoor seating with video screens and complimentary wi-fi.

Gourmet pizza is award winning and nationally recognized! Additional Italian menu selections include paninis, salads, soups, desserts. Serves beer and wine.

Now Serving Frankie’s Philly Cheese Steaks!

CAFÉ AT BOOKS & BOOKS 933 Lincoln Road, MB | 305.695.8898

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 22 | wire magazine

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DAVID’S CAFÉ II 1654 Meridian Ave., MB | 305.672.8707

:PV EPO U IBWF UP USBWFM NJMFT UP enjoy Cuban cuisine. Just walk over to David’s CafÊ II off of Lincoln Road Mall on Meridian Avenue for some of the finest Cuban dishes anywhere. And all at very reasonable prices. They’re open 24 hours. Full bar. Incredible buffets for those on the go.

FRONT PORCH CAFÉ

1661 Meridian Ave., MB | 305.534.5488

Not even Cameron Diaz could have a successful and long-lasting restaurant in this space, but leave it to the intrepid Jennie Yip to defy gravity. This Hong Kong-style Chinese restaurant has easily become a very popular spot right off Lincoln Road in a very short time. They serve truly scrumptious homemade Wonton or hot and sour soup; really good Moo Shu pork and Mongolian beef; and a terrific variety of vegetable, rice, and noodle dishes. Don’t forget their awesome Shanghai Express $8.88 lunch specials – over 45 choices!

PALACE 1200 Ocean Drive, MB | 305.531.7234

1418 Ocean Drive, MB | 305.531.8300

After 17 years of serving South Beach locals the freshest, impeccable meals in generous portions, this restaurant has nothing to prove. It’s the best for casual fare at any time, but especially for their breakfasts. A great menu with the most reasonable prices. You might have to wait, but be patient, it’s well worth the effort as Larry, Michael, and Dawn cater to your every need.

GRAZIE

Landmark gay owned and operated restaurant and bar on Ocean Drive and 12th Street with a simple, popular tourist and locals’ menu. An American bistro flair still with one of the best 8-ounce burgers on the Beach. The bar has long been a meeting point for American and international gay tourists. Stop by any day of the week – open from 10a.m until 2 a.m. and serving food until 10p.m.

PASHA’S 900 Lincoln Road, MB | 305.673.3919

701 Washington Ave., MB | 305.673.1312

Sample the haute Italian cuisine and service that have made Grazie one of the most popular fine dining restaurants in South Florida. At this 75-seat location, diners will find a rare gem – an elegant yet comfortable space that eschews pretense and embraces a dedication to hospitality that turns every diner into a VIP. www.graziesouthbeach.com.

GRILLFISH 1444 Collins Ave., MB | 305.538.9908

Best fresh seafood in air atmosphere. Great combos. Very popular crowd. Great bar for waiting for a table.

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LA SANDWICHERIE 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 SFBTPOBCMF QSJDFT 0QFO GSPN B N UP 5 a.m. and delivery until 10 p.m.

As one of Miami’s healthiest places to grab a bite, Pasha’s has become a staple among South Beach’s trendiest dieters. The menu features a number of delicious Mediterranean dishes including kebabs, hoummus, and falafel. You can now also grab breakfast at Pasha’s as well. Located on Lincoln Road, the restaurant also features outdoor dining for great people watching, and you can either take the food to go or have a nice sit down dinner.

PIOLA 1625 Alton Road, MB | 305.674.1660

One of the best places for fantastic thincrust pizza. Piola has made a name for itself for high quality ingredients, friendly service, and a very local and lively crowd that comes back again and again. Pizzas, pastas, salads, and a full bar.

QUATTRO GASTONOMIA ITALIANA 1014 Lincoln Road, MB | 305.531.4833

This 160-seat restaurant includes an outdoor terrace for the more casual look while the interior has to be one of the chicest around. It’s chock full of Murano glass chandeliers, hand-crafted Italian

furniture, and leather banquettes. Twin chefs Nicola and Fabrizio Carro from Alessandria in the Piemonte region of Italy have developed a Northern Italian menu paired with an all-Italian wine list.

Quattro Gastronomia Italiana is open for lunch and dinner Sunday through Thursday, from noon until midnight and until 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

SEGAFREDO

1040 Lincoln Road, MB | 305.673.0047

This is the most fun and authentic Italian cafÊ in South Florida! It has coffee, deserts, light food, a fabulous bar, and the best music, all of which guarantee a fantastic time for hanging out with Miami’s hottest coolsters and tourists alike. This is where the hip hangs out with the hipper.

SOYKA

5556 N.E.4th Court, Miami | 305.759.3117

Famed restauranteur Mark Soyka’s namesake restaurant at 55th and Biscayne. Great array of affordable “comfort food� for everyone. Comfortable and inviting. Draws a great local crowd who like to hang out at 55th Street Station adjacent to the restaurant. Food and service are well worth a visit. Now featuring The News Lounge!

SPRIS

731 Lincoln Road, MB | 305.673.2020

The pizzeria restaurant of Tiramesu.

Absolutely the best Italian pizza on South Beach prepared by a great pizza chef.

An excellent selection of white pizzas, too. You can also order your pizza with a whole wheat crust. Sandwiches and salads are excellent. Best bet for an after movie light dinner or late night snack.

TIRAMESU

721 Lincoln Road, MB | 305.532.4538

A thriving Italian restaurant on Lincoln Road with great service and excellent, moderately priced Northern Italian specialties. Expansive menu – open for lunch and dinner with very friendly staff and management.

VAN DYKE CAFÉ

846 Lincoln Road, MB | 305.534.3600

What News CafĂŠ is to Ocean Drive, the Van Dyke is to Lincoln Road. Another huge success for Mark Soyka who has now partnered with Graziano Sbroggio to run the place. Always packed offering some of the best people-watching on the Road and a quick breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Also check out Upstairs at the Van Dyke for an evening of Jazz and entertainment.

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THIS WEEK THURSDAY, September 24 AZUCAR: Join Shanaya Bright and Amanda West at Miami’s only seven-day-a-week Latin gay bar as they host Drag Wars, a month long competition where Miami’s fiercest drag divas duke it out for a grand prize of $500. 2301 SW 32nd Ave., Miami.

BUCK15 LOUNGE: It’s The Simple Life Thursdays. DJ Daisy D. spins fun hip-hop, ‘80s, rock, and dance hits, with Chyna as Door Goddess. 707 Lincoln Lane, Miami Beach.

HALO: DJ Zehno from the hit show GIMMIE SUGAR 2 spins every song you want to hear, while you sip great libations for $7 and PVODF NBSUJOJT GPS 1FSPOJhT BOE Miller Lights all night. Come and celebrate your birthday and receive a free bottle.

NEWS LOUNGE: music by a rotating repertoire of some of Miami’s best DJs, including Induce, Doormouse, Manuvers, Benton, and more. Happy hour until midnight, and there are Scrabble Battles, Book of the Month, and general fun for everyone. 55th Street Station.

PALACE: Today is Thursday Beach Combo, where you can grab pitchers of beer or cocktails and pair them with your favorite appetizers for one low price. Ocean Drive and 12th Street.

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 and an incredible crowd of delicious partygoers. No cover tonight! 727 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.

TWIST: Don’t miss out on a fabulous night at TWIST with 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.�

VLADA LOUNGE: Sexy beats by DJ Vinnie, shows by Akisha and guests, and door by Luscious Letty! 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. $5 WELL VODKA DRINKS ALL NIGHT! FRIDAY, September 25 AZUCAR: Stop by Miami’s hottest Latin club to enjoy a night of fabulous beats by DJ Jarel and an evening of scandalous banter by Las Divas del Jacuzzi and Mariloly, the Queen of Comedy. 2301 SW 32nd Ave., Miami.

HALO: Swing by to imbibe on some delicious cocktails, while a special guest DJ works the turntables all night long. Great music and never a cover! Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan.

NEWS LOUNGE: Amazing sounds of DJs Terence and Mike Sike, spinning an eclectic cornucopia of sound. The evening also features Newstendo, our throwback to the original Nintendo NES System, where everyone can indulge in an old school game of Galaga, Tetris, Punch Out, etc. 55th Street Station.

PALACE: The Palace is the place to be to see the hottest Friday night shows beginning at 6 p.m. with TP Lords and her gaggle of girls. The incomparable Geraldine and Fernan-D-Cute TIPXT TUBSU BU Q N

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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.

SEGAFREDO: Friday Happy Hour starts at 6 p.m. This outdoor Italian-inspired cafĂŠ has comfortable, living-room style furniture on the terrace so that patrons can truly enjoy themselves in friendly surroundings. 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.

TWIST: Don’t miss out on a fabulous night at TWIST with seven different bars, DJ Mika, stiff drinks, beautiful dancers, and of course, the only place where there’s “Never a cover...

Always a groove.�

VLADA LOUNGE: Enjoy Happy Hour 2-4-1 wells, domestics, and infused vodka drinks from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, September 26 AZUCAR: Stop by Miami’s hottest Latin club to enjoy a night of fabulous beats by DJ George Ferraro and great shows by Naomi, Victoria Grantty, and Maite West. 2301 SW 32nd Ave., Miami.

HALO: Tonight Halo hosts a weekly themed party with a special guest DJ. Happy hour from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Located on the corner of Michigan and Lincoln.

NEWS LOUNGE: The Good News. Old School Miami DJ trio DHM spins a diverse mix of funk grooves, deep house, rock, disco and everything in between and beyond. 55TH Street Station.

PALACE: The only gay bar on Ocean Drive and 12th Street, stop by for brunch, lunch, or dinner, and enjoy the hottest people-watching this side of the ocean. Tonight is Drags Gone Wild with Drag Shows by Geraldine and the gang today starting at 6 p.m.

SCORE: Tonight is Bigger Saturdays, the largest gay dance party on the Beach with beats

by DJ Drew Tribe, and performances by CircX. 727 Lincoln Road.

TWIST: Happy Hour 2-4-1 with Tommy and UIF MPDBMT GSPN Q N UP Q N PO FWFSZUIJOH Come tonight and enjoy a full house of hot men and some incredible beats by DJ Mika. “Never a cover...Always a groove.�

VLADA LOUNGE: Join DJ FR8-O every Saturday at Vlada some Saturday Love and enjoy the awesome music and "Show Me Love" Martini specials from 10 to close! The HOTTEST tunes and bartenders mixed with the COLDEST drinks in Miami only at Vlada!

SUNDAY, September 27 AZUCAR: The Best show in Florida, running for nine years now with comedy at its best, as Marytrini and Las Divas del Jacuzzi (Sophia and Teresita) hit the stage to perform one hell of a show. 2301 SW 32nd Ave., Miami.

HALO: Tonight DJ George Ferraro will take you on a musical journey through Latin America with some fabulous salsa, merengue, and Spanish beats. Located near the corner of Lincoln and Michigan.

HEATHROW LOUNGE: Omar Gonzalez and Michael Tronn present CLICK, SoBe’s hot-

test Sunday night party. Shows by Adora and fab beats by special guest DJs. THE NEWS: The News Lounge and The Miami Art Museum Contemporaries present Cinematic Sounds. Starts at 8 p.m. 55th Street Station.

PALACE: Stop by and check out Palace’s Sunday drag brunch with the infamous Geraldine. Unlimited champagne and fabulous nibbles for only $25. You also won’t want to miss their weekly Sunday T with fab drinks, gogo dancers, and incredible drag shows at 6 p.m. by TP Lords! 1200 Ocean Drive.

SCORE: Stop by for Score’s weekly Karaoke night with over 2,000 titles to choose from.

Grab a cocktail and belt out your favorite number.

SEGAFREDO: Hip outdoor Italian-inspired cafĂŠ with comfortable, living-room style furniture on the terrace for patrons to truly enjoy themselves in friendly surroundings. 1040 Lincoln Road.

TWIST IBQQZ IPVS GSPN Q N UP p.m. on everything. Ebonee Excell and her girls perform upstairs. At TWIST: “Never a cover...Always a groove.

VLADA LOUNGE: Vlada Idol Karaoke every Sunday 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.! $5 well drinks and $4 Vlada Marys to help you show your talents all night long!

MONDAY, September 28 HALO: Halo transforms into a live sultry jazz bar with lower lighting, candles, and the mesmerizing sounds of Miami's best jazz artists.

Choose from any six varieties of fabulous wine for $30 a bottle or enjoy a fresh fruit martini GPS -PDBUFE PO UIF DPSOFS PG .JDIJHBO and Lincoln.

PALACE: Stop in for comfort food at lunch or dinner. Monday nights you can grab an Infusion Mojito for only $6 and domestic beers for $4. 1200 Ocean Drive.

SCORE: Happy Monday, where all drinks, well and domestic, are half-price from 3 p.m.

UP Q N /P DPWFS TWIST )BQQZ )PVS ESJOLT AUJMM Q N 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.

VLADA LOUNGE: Swing by the only gay bar in Midtown Miami for a 2-4-1 happy hour on infused vodka drinks, well drinks, and domestic beers from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

TUESDAY, September 29 BOTANICAL GARDEN: Weekly book club meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. 2000 Convention Center %SJWF CRĂˆME LOUNGE: It’s Latin Night tonight at Crème Lounge, playing the best Latin music in a posh New York-style lounge and drink specials.

HALO: LoLo Inc., the Penny Back Boyz, and Omar Gonzales, host the Art of Life, featur-

ing local artists paired with delicious $7 Belvedere martinis all night long. Located on the corner of Michigan and Lincoln.

LA CASA DE TULA: Join Fernan-D-Cute as he hosts an evening of local art and cocktails.

Music by DJ Fernan-D-Cute and shows by Shanaya Bright. 1513 SW 8th Street.

MARTINI TUESDAY: Edison Farrow hosts the most sophisticated cocktail party in South #FBDI GSPN Q N UP B N XXX TPCFTPcialclub.com 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. $6 Long Island ice teas and frozen drinks all day.

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 Q N PO FWFSZUIJOH 1VTTJMB .BEOFTT OJHIU with DJ Diva Bugie in the main room and the hottest boys in South Beach.

VLADA LOUNGE: Tantalizing Tuesday's hosted by Ms. Kassandra and her ladies of Illusion, bringing the island heat to Midtown's )055&45 WFOVF BU Q N WEDNESDAY, September 30 CRESCENDOS PIANO BAR: Stop by Edison Farrow’s new Wednesday night party, Piano Man Wednesdays with live piano performances from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. 113 Lincoln Road. 305.647.1787.

HALO: Stop by for Halo’s happy hour from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Located on the corner of Michigan and Lincoln.

PALACE: French Kiss for girls who loves girls with great drinks, hot music, and beautiful mommies. 8 p.m. to close. 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 )BQQZ )PVS SVOT UJMM Q N BOE UIFO JU T Martinis all night long.

TIRAMESU: Swing by and enjoy some delicious Italian fare while imbibing on a half price bottle of wine during Tiramesu’s Half Price Wine Wednesdays.

TWIST: It’s time to hit the stage as Sean Brady hosts the Sean Brady Show. Karaoke and tons of entertainment all night long.

Afterwards head upstairs to WERK @ WERK WEDNESDAYS with DJ Craig Demo. Happy )PVS GSPN Q N UP Q N XJUI on everything. “Never a cover...Always a groove.�

VLADA LOUNGE: Swing by Midtown's hottest venue and enjoy Happy Hour with 2-4-1 wells, domestics, and infused vodka drinks from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. followed by the premiere of Night of Secrets from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. with sexy house music by Miami's own Bad Boy DJ VAL T. Infused Vodka Martini specials all night.

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WIRED FITNESS

BY JIM KEIZER

THE HARDNOSED REALITY OF FITNESS

THE HARDNOSED REALITY

OF FITNESS One of the most powerful lessons I have learned as an effective coach is to separate morality from reality. I used to think that it was my job to tell my clients what they “should” do; what is “right” and what is “wrong.” The reality is that every choice in life, including those to do with your health and wellness, is the product of a unique individual weighing the costs of an action against the pay-offs. Really, my job is simply to get people to see how great it will be to look and feel amazing, and then show them an accurate cost or benefit of each behavior in a way they really understand. I attribute this shift in my thinking to our amazing city and her people.

Let’s face it; we live in a place filled with young, beautiful bodies, but we also have a lot of social drinking, drugs, and steroids wrapped up in this lifestyle. I quickly learned that just telling people not to do something is ridiculously ineffective in the long-run. They would only comply for as long as they felt guilty, or until they no longer wanted to be “good” for me. Either way, it never worked for long.

Do you ever notice that you already know most of the things I tell you in these columns? You already know to avoid sugars, drinking, smoking, and stress in your life? Yes, we all kind of know what to do, but do we REALLY know WHY we need to do it? What were we told as children? Things are good and bad. Then the first time you masturbated without going blind, that whole good and bad thing just didn’t seem so iron-clad anymore. You now demand to know exactly how something impacts you as an individual, so you can make a choice appropriate for your life.

The thing that works against real lifestyle change is that it is often unquantifiable.

You go to an investment advisor and she can tell you exactly how much interest you have earned and how much you can expect in the future. It is measured and concrete. In fitness, we sometimes see before and after pictures (often ridiculously doctored to sell crap supplements) or just start “feeling better” and “having more energy.” It’s not quantified. I may say, “drinking less will make you feel better and sleep better.” As you nod your head in agreement, you are really thinking “DUH, but I don’t feel bad now and I don’t sleep poorly.” There is no way you are going to make a real, lasting change because we are at an impasse with how we quantify things. That is, until we break out the calipers.

the client how he ate, slept, drank, and stressed during the prior week. It is all right there on their love-handles, chin, and thighs. The reality is that the things you do actually have a predictable affect on your body, but the affect is often so small that you don’t notice it until you are 20 or 50 pounds heavier and, even then, you aren’t clear about what contributed to it and what is the best way to deal with it.

Right about now, you are probably thinking “Good for you Jim, thanks for the infomercial,” but here is where you get something to take with you. I have been able to learn through the feedback the calipers give me, and the incredibly varied lifestyles of my clients, the truth behind what all of these “good” and “bad things” actually do to your body fat, and I’m going to share that with you over the coming weeks. For instance, the area around the belly button (the site associated with the stress hormone cortisol) will not lean up for many clients when they are doing MORE than 15 minutes of cardio per day. This tells us that the client is producing a lot of stress-hormone (cortisol) in their life and the cardio is actually working AGAINST them by producing and even greater cortisol imbalance. I can also tell if my clients are not eating enough (we don’t do calorie deficits, but teach people to cut the junk and eat more clean foods) because the same belly-button site will become fatter. Why? Because eating too few calories creates stress, and cortisol in the body. How important might this information be to someone who is trying to lose body fat, as almost everyone in the world does: by jumping on a treadmill and cutting their calories? While I have been giving my clients this information for years, it didn’t really sink in for people until they could actually MEASURE it on their own bodies.

In the coming weeks, I will be telling you what behaviors cause which body fat sites to increase and decrease. While you don’t have my calipers to measure yourself, you will be able to map your own behaviors to how they impact your body fat and eliminate some of the things that you never knew were keeping you stuck. We will discuss party drugs, alcohol, sleeping, pills, smoking, sex, food, and exercise.

I approach all of these things not from a stance of morality. No good or bad here… just the reality of what is impacted and how much. Some of the things I will share are probably not going to be popular with some main-stream nutritionists and medical professionals, but if we have to wait until the “official stance” on nutrition and prevention changes to spite the massive food and pharmaceutical lobbies, we will all be diabetic or dead. Next week, we will start by talking about how alcohol impacts where you store body fat and what you can do about it.

Most people have had body fat measurements done with skin-fold calipers.

Recently, Olympic coach Charles Poliquin has revolutionized how we can collect and interpret those measurements. He found, that if you compare the skinfold measurements (pinches) to their actual tested hormone levels, you can actually see that the body stores fat in certain areas of the body depending on the hormonal imbalance. The method is so effective that AMA is actually considering using it to pre-screen patients. Because it takes a great deal of ongoing practice, research, and expense to master this technique, there are only about 80 elite coaches in the United States trained and certified to use it. However, the results that I now get In health with our clients have made it well worth the investment.

The method is actually used to determine advanced supplementation protocols to Jim balance these hormonal issues and help lose fat and gain muscle, but I have found it also has amazing value for teaching people EXACTLY what affect their lifestyle Keizersclinic@gmail.com has on their body… in real-time. The method is so accurate that I can actually tell www.keizersclinic.com 26 | wire magazine

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