People R Talking

OMG, did we do a faux pas on covering  the Square One “Man on the Moon” art event in the hallway of the Ritz Ybor. The huge oil wall painting by local artist, Chou Chou looked familiar. Of course!!! It was reigning Ybor hotel mogul, Tessa Shiver in the hmmmm.. buff! Great eyes Tessa. A large contingency of cowboy ‘wanna bees’ from Tampa Bay headed south to Davie, FL  for the 6th Annual Sunshine Stampede Gay Rodeo Competition. Who would want to miss out on these “campy” rodeo events; Goat Dressing, Steer Decorating and Wild Drag Racing. And we were told to don’t forget about all the anytime cowboy parties. Let’s see 12,000+ gay cowboys and ….  This weekend will be a most unique time if all is said about where Lady Gaga will be heading after her concert Saturday night. The Ritz is having the Little Monsters Ball Tour benefiting the Japan Earthquake Relief Effort with a Lady Gaga and Britney Spears look-a-like contest, Bradley’s on 7th said that they have been contacted by a Lady Gaga’s promo agent for an on stage appearance, and she is said to be going to CZAR Night Club and G. Bar has flyers stating they are the ‘Official Lady Gaga After Party’.  Whew…Lady Gaga will be busy dancing around in GaYBOR Saturday night!!!  A Special Medical Benefit for T.H.A.D. case manager, Max at Chelsea Night Club, Sunday at 6 pm. He was accidentally shot in the stomach before Christmas. This will help in his major medical expenses. BBQ & special drinks. Everything helps!!!