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Tampa Pride
The Hillsborough County Official LGBTAQ+ Pride Month Proclamation, was presented to Tampa Pride. This proclamation also expressed support for the Orlando 2026 World Pride bib. After the presentation there were June Weddings for 4 couple across the street in the park. Everyone signed the Proclamation except the Chaplain again this year. Click here for more photos. http://www.mcfilm.co/category/tampa-pride/
Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
Photos of the Week 5-26-18
Photos of the Week
 Thank You Kylo & Luke
For this FANTASTIC painting. It looks just like me!!!!
   Bradley’s on 7th
  Hamburger Mary’s
  Steam @ The Honey Pot
 Tea Cup
Join Tea Cup on the Balcony at Hamburger Mary’s in Ybor City every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  Ybor Wine Bar
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Dishing with Mark and Carrie 6-09-16
The Muhammad Ali & Ybor City Connection.
One of the most famous people in Ybor City is Dr. Ferdie Pacheco. He is an awarded artist, author, poet and was also a medical Doctor. Ferdie became a doctor at the local tobacco workers & family’s Mutual Aid Society, Trellis Clinic in Ybor City. Today this clinic is the Ybor Resort & Spa.
In the 1960’s Ferdie became the private doctor to the boxing great Cassius Clay who later changed his name to Muhammad Ali.
Visit Ferdie’s web site to see all the photos of them together at http://ferdiepacheco.com/ .
The next time you are walking down 7th Ave in Ybor City look down. The tobacco leafs in the stone all have Ferdie’s quotes etched in them. Also the artists has original paintings in Tampa City Hall, the Tampa Construction Services Building and many inside Carne’s Steak House in Centro Ybor.
Today Ferdie & his family are retired and living in Miami.
Gay Days Expo & Huge Party Events
Taking our time at the Big Mouse Day Party for the GLBTA community in Orlando. Thousands came to visit and take in the big Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Universal Studios or as we did the Expo with 100’s of vendors at the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton near Sea World. The fabulous 28 acre complex resort have parties going on at the three large pool areas. The Annual Women’s Pool Party was taken over by the Bear Party event and was relocated to another hotel.
The weeklong GLBT Disney Orlando events started in 1990 and Mark & Carrie are glad to be part of the founding and volunteering the beginning 8 years of this International acclaimed Gay event with the then pioneering computer group, Digital Queers! Red shirts and all.
Gay Days is always the first weekend in June. Why? Back at the start was the end of Florida Residents Days at Walt Disney World. It was the last weekend Disney special before summer rates and at a cost of $29 for a days entry.
The 2 big Pool Parties had hunks in speedos and beautiful bodied guys all in the newest skimpy swimming attire trends. Bears Party had the loudest bang for the splash! The pool was bouncing to both the sounds and the drag queen performers tossing beach balls into the pool and waterfall.
What a time especially with singer Judy B Goode and I going through the high energy music pool events.
Besides the expo and getting away from the 200,000 week event gay attendees, the host resort complex had 2 packed pool parties a day (costing $45 ea), the Miss Gay Days Pageant and reunion of friends.
By the way Miss Gay Days 2016 is also our Miss TAMPA PRIDE 2016 Alexis Mateo. Congratulations.
From The MC Film News Bag
NEW at Metro Wellness & Community Centers
Metro’s Health Center – Primary Care/PrEP/nPEP/HRT/STI Testing and Treatment
Now accepting Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Our list is growing! We also accept Aetna, Cigna, Medicare, and more. Contact us today for an appointment.
- David Lyter, MD
- Meredith Gray, MD
HIV and Hepatitis C Medical Care 
Offered through our CAN partners at Metro’s St. Pete and Tampa locations. Call for an appointment to come visit one of our providers:
- Michael Dunn, MD
- Brian W. Elliott, MD
- Douglas A. Walsh Sr., DO
- Edward Braun, MD
- Christina Burke, PA
NEW: Pharmacy Now Open at Our St. Pete Location
Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Tuesday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
New Trans Groups Starting this Month
Trans Parent Support Group Every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the LGBT Welcome Center. This is an opportunity for parents and family members of LGBTQA youth to meet other parents in the area and find support.
Trans S/O Support Every 4th Wednesday of the month at the LGBT Welcome Center. This is a support group for trans individuals and their significant others to meet and discuss topics with other trans couples.
SPCA Tampa Bay “Starting from Sit” Series
Thursdays in March, 6:30-7:30pm at the St. Pete Center. SPCA Tampa Bay Behavior and Training Manager, Meagan Montmeny will offer a 4-week training at Metro during the month of March. Total cost of series is $105. To register please visit http://spcatampabay.org/dog-training-classes/. Contact lgbt@metrotampabay.org for more info.
Yellowish Blue and Pink – 2 shows
March 12th 7:30pm Tampa and March 13th 2pm St. Pete.
YELLOWISH BLUE & PINK follows the story of a, up until this point, rule-abiding painter who dares to make and accept the color green in a world where the Society of Life Art only supports paintings that are soley blue and pink. It is a direct commentary on the biblical arguments that are made against gay rights as well as a comical glimpse into the courtship of the colors blue and yellow. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the doors. Contact Toli at tolig@metrotampabay.org for more information.
Coming March 21 Suncoast AIDS Theatre Project (SATP)
will present a staged play reading of Michael Cristofer’s THE SHADOW BOX benefitting Metro Charities HIV/AIDS Programs. This one night production will take place at The Studio@620, St. Petersburg on Monday,March 21st. Sugested donation is $10.00. To reserve a ticket call 727−895−6620. “You get tired keeping it all inside, but it’s like nobody wants to hear about it” In this compelling Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play, three terminal cancer patients dwell in separate cottages in a California Hospice. THE SHADOW BOX offers new, more aggressive openness in dealing with death and illness. Directed by Garry Allan Breul, the company includes Larry Alexander, Chris Crawford, Stephanie, Brian Shea, Becca McCoy, Nick Hoop, Susan Mills, Maggie Mularz and Roxanne Fay. Contact James at jamesk@metrotampabay.org for more info.
Dishing with Mark and Carrie 3-3-16
Countdown to TAMPA PRIDE 2016
Just Announced
TV Celebrity from “America’s Got Talent”, PRINCE POPPYCOCK hosts the Absolut Hospitality Center at The Honey Pot, during Tampa Pride 2016 Parade Saturday March 26!!! Doors open at noon with drink specials and NO COVER all day!!!
March 5th – Liquid Tampa
“The Trade” Fundraiser benefiting TAMPA PRIDE 2016
LIVE Auction and 50/50
March 8TH – LAST Bingo Fundraiser
TAMPA PRIDE OFFICIAL Masquerade BINGO theme
March 20th – Ybor City Wine Bar
TAMPA PRIDE 2016 Official Wine Sampling Benefit, 3-6pm $20
Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/corks-forks-tampa-pride-wine-pairing-happy-hour-tickets-22483920010
March 25th –
Official TAMPA PRIDE 2016 Opening Party
Hamburger Mary’s – Featuring Diva’s of RuPauls Drag Race
Femmes & Follies “Burley Men Burlesque” @Honey Pot $20 Cover
Doors Open at 6pm
Official TAMPA PRIDE 2016 Pre PRIDE Party @ Steam
March 26th – Circuit Parties
Official TAMPA PRIDE 2016 Men’s Party @Liquid
Official TAMPA PRIDE 2016 Women’s Happy Hour Party Sponsored my Renee Warmack @Double Decker
March 26th – Tampa Pride Festival & Parade
9:45am – .TAMPA PRIDE 2016 Street Festival & Vendor EXPO.
Beer Tents Open!! I Heart Radio starts broadcasting across America!!
The opening sounds of our local TAMPA BAY’s Rainbow Band playing in Centennial Park Festival area.
Hundreds of National & local Vendors and Sponsor booths to visit.
Food Vendors & Food Trucks.
Face painting for the kids. Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa bay Buccaneers, Balloon artists. Wedding Chapel for the love birds.
10am – Main Stage (Festival Area)
KICK OFF to the First Pride of the Year in the America’s
Speakers including Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, County Commissioner Kevin Beckner, Tampa City Council Members, Community Leaders & Advcoates.
The 2016 TAMPA PRIDE Grand Marshals FOX 13 TV Anchor,Russell Rhodes & Lorraine Langlois, CEO of Metro Wellness & Community Centers
Recognized Community LGBTA Supporter Award – former Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio, now CEO & President Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and local businessman Joe Redner.
The 2015 SCOTUS Florida Plaintiffs for Florida Equal Marriage & Tampa Pride Florida Honored Gay Couples
Celebrity Grand Marshals – Celebrity photogrpher Mike Ruiz and Intl. pop singer SHADINA in Concert singing her heart out at Main Festival stage at 4:00
Drag Queen Performances by Miss Tampa Pride 2016 Alexis Mateo, Miss Tampa Pride 2015 Miss Esme Russell & more…
LIVE Vocals from some amazing local artists and groups. Crescendo, Una Voce, Judy B. Goode & painoman Paul Thomas. Anye Cole. Christopher Knolton. Gage.
Local bands, club DJ’s & more…
Time TBA – Centro Ybor Stage
Drag Queen Performances by RuPauls Drag Race cast. Local bands & more…
1pm – The HUGE TAMPA PRIDE DIVERSITY PARADE along 7th Ave
Over 120 Parade Floats, Walking units, Celebrities , Businesses and the Historic Key West 8 Color Rainbow Flag presented by Marriott Corp.
Official After Parties – TBA
March 27 – Brunch & T-Dance
Official TAMPA PRIDE 2016 Cristino`s Brunch
Official TAMPA PRIDE 2016 Hamburger Mary’s Brunch & T-Dance
TAMPA PRIDE 2016 Go Fund Me
HAPPY 5 Year ANNIVERSARY
Bradley’s on 7th is turning 5 Years Old! Hundreds of specials including drink and chances to drink on Bradley. A salute to a caring community leader!
MC Film Nephew/ Niece of the Week
Lucas Aiden Wehle
The Youth and Transgender Program Coordinator at Metro Wellness and Community Centers. It’s is easy to see why Lucas has been nominated for Grand Marshal at St. Pete Pride. Lucas has our vote!!! https://www.stpetepride.com/en/blog/2016-grand-marshal-voting