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TAMPA International Gay & Lesbain Film Festival 2011
Presented by AlandChuck.travel
October 6-16 “Celebrating Life In Pictures For 22 Years”
Opening Night Movie is “Gun Hill Road “- a finalist for the esteemed Jury Award at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival; Harmony Santana star of the film will attend. Film festival booklets are now out and you can pick yours up at MC FILM or other retailers. There are over 100 great GLBT Films that are first run features and sometimes never going to be seen on DVD or on TV!
Buy Your Crown Circle Pass, Diva Pass or Simply Fabulous Pass at www.tiglff.com
"Liiisten" at Collage
Why I am Hosting A New Open Mic Night, and Why I
Stay In Tampa
Stay In Tampa
Doesn’t it feel like we’ve been here before? I think through the
years back to all the times I was sitting at my computer getting ready to write
about my newest endeavor or project. All of those events and albums came and
went and time is relentless. It’s now 2011 and here I am, giving it another
try.
years back to all the times I was sitting at my computer getting ready to write
about my newest endeavor or project. All of those events and albums came and
went and time is relentless. It’s now 2011 and here I am, giving it another
try.
On Wednesday, September 28th I will be launching my
new open mic night at Collage Ybor (
1701 E. 8th Ave., Ybor City, FL
33605). I am calling the night “Liiisten” because it’s easy to Google and I
have a friend that makes me smile when she says “liiisten” a lot. And because
I’m in the market for people who like to listen with one “i” or
three.
Tampa has been good to me this year. I just won a Best Of The Bay
award from Creative Loafing. The TBT listed me among the top ten artists of the
year. At 36 years old I’m still young enough to have the entire world at my
feet. Many people might seize this moment to move on to a bigger city to win
different awards from different people. Our modern society is about movement.
Perhaps the most popular cure to boredom and jadedness is to move to a place
full of fresh faces that haven’t disappointed you yet.
Sure Tampa has
disappointed me but it has also provided me with countless moments of
inspiration and the most comfortable, easy life I could ever hope for. When
seeking out creativity there has never been a shortage of talent. I wonder if
people would like Tampa more if someone put “I LOVE TAMPA” on a thousand coffee
mugs and t-shirts. People believe what they read. I love Tampa even though it
doesn’t say that on any coffee mugs.
With “Liiisten” I’d like to be the
glue that brings together a lot of the fragmented scenes in Tampa Bay area. I
am in love with the singer/songwriter scene. I am in love with the noise scene
in St. Pete. I love some of the drag and circuit party creativity that is
coming out of Gaybor. I want to offer a stage where all these fragmented
subcultures can rub elbows and appreciate each other.
Every week I will
spotlight a featured artist. These artists will get a half hour spot to perform
and get a Joan Rivers-style sit down interview with me on stage. Occasionally I
will have co-hosts to banter with. I view my night as a live talk show. In
addition, there will be slots for musicians to show up, sign up, and perform.
Sign up is from 9-9:30. The open mic itself will be from 9:30 til 1am. I have
to end the night early so I can get in a late night dance at Czar. Everyone is
welcome. Everyone. Make sure to “like” the Liiisten page on Facebook…I will
be offering early sign-up online sometimes.
Being someone that moved
around a lot when I was younger I am self aware enough to know that no matter
where I live I will end up becoming disgruntled, reclusive, and irritated at how
shallow, materialistic, and dependent on instant gratification our culture is.
Unless something amazes me and shakes me deep to the soul (which has never
happened to me while visiting a large trendy city…unfortunately people are
people everywhere) in Tampa I will stay. Because I am here I wouldn’t feel
right if I didn’t do something to contribute to the local arts
community.
Tampa…I hope you have some music to play and some art to
share…because I am dying to watch and to liiisten.
www.jeremygloff.com
Fun Photos
GaYBOR’s very own….Jeremiah Pagan on the X Factor!!!!
Jeremiah you make us all so Proud of You!
WELCOME Miss Jayme to Ybor City
Say What????
Are we the only ones wondering…
How is this new still bridge standing?
Photos of the Week
The Ybor Resort & Spa just put up a classy new sign.
You just gotta love the Rainbow Lights too!
Mark & Carrie's Nephew/Niece of the Week
Bryan Chant
Owner of the Queen & I Restaurant in St. Petersburg. We might add ….. also the home of “Darling!!!”
The next time your out & see Bryan be sure to introduce yourself to him!
GaYBOR Member of the Week
Mario
from Island Florist Ybor City
Every wonder where do all those wonderful flowers come from? Wonder no more there are from Island Florist in Ybor City. A founding member in the GaYBOR District Coalition, Mario & his staff are always there for us & you!
LGBT News
Uganda’s First Lady a Driving Force Behind Anti-Gay Bill
A proposed anti-gay bill in Uganda that would impose the death sentence in some cases was pushed by Janet Museveni, the country’s first lady, according to diplomatic cables published by Wikileaks. The cables describe a senior adviser to Uganda’s president telling a U.S. diplomat that Museveni is “a very extreme woman” and the key figure behind the bill.
A proposed anti-gay bill in Uganda that would impose the death sentence in some cases was pushed by Janet Museveni, the country’s first lady, according to diplomatic cables published by Wikileaks. The cables describe a senior adviser to Uganda’s president telling a U.S. diplomat that Museveni is “a very extreme woman” and the key figure behind the bill.
THE AIDS INSTITUTE SUPPORTS THE 4th ANNUAL
NATIONAL GAY MEN’S HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY
“BECAUSE WE MATTER”
Washington, DC – In recognition of the fourth annual National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NGMHAAD), The AIDS Institute (TAI) pauses to remember the enormous toll HIV/AIDS has historically taken and continues to take on gay men. We acknowledge the efforts of all the individuals and groups for promoting this day as we seek to invest greater resources to reducing the rate of infection of HIV among gay men.
In August 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published new HIV incidence estimates for the United States. Although the total number of new infections has remained stable, men who have sex with men (MSM), including gay men, accounted for 86 percent of new infections among white men, 81 percent among hispanic men, and 73 percent among black men.
The AIDS Institute continues to support HIV awareness, education and testing efforts as a means of preventing the spread of the virus among gay men and MSM, as well as other at risk communities. Hopefully, by working together we can make strides toward putting an end to the HIV epidemic. www.theaidsinstitute.org.
     
Directions
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 small onions, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes 2 dried bay leaves In a large casserole pot, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. Add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, and 1/2 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and bay leaves, and simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper, to taste. (The sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Re-warm over medium heat before using.) |
From the MC Film Mail Bag…
Hay Mark and Carrie, Linda (SHELBE EROTIC )here to let you know that
I’m opening a Artist Gallery in St.Pete on Central between 5th & 6th
Oct 1 2011. So if you can spread the word that I am in search of
artists right away. they can Email me at
(getsintaproductions@tampabay.rr.com)I would be glad for the help. You
two are so well conected to our family community, that if I were to
pick who knows who it would be you two! Thanks inadvance. Next is
Ybor!V
I’m opening a Artist Gallery in St.Pete on Central between 5th & 6th
Oct 1 2011. So if you can spread the word that I am in search of
artists right away. they can Email me at
(getsintaproductions@tampabay.rr.com)I would be glad for the help. You
two are so well conected to our family community, that if I were to
pick who knows who it would be you two! Thanks inadvance. Next is
Ybor!V
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Small Fry Society welcome LGBT Families.
Amy Lundy
Founder, small fry society
(813) 374-6058; amy@smallfrysociety.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Small fry society and bun in the oven bunch set to launch in Tampa Bay
Program to provide array of social activities for moms, babies and moms-to-be; marketing opportunities for businesses
Tampa, FL — September 16, 2011 — Small fry society (sfs), a six-week activity program for Tampa Bay area mothers and babies under three years old, launches on September 21. Bun in the oven bunch (bob) is set to launch on October 11 with a similar program format but geared at expectant mothers. Like small fry society, bun in the oven bunch members will come together at various locations for weekly one and a half hour distinctively themed “socials” to include breakfast/lunch. The term also includes one Girls’ Night Out, a moms-only event featuring entertainment, light bites, cocktails and giveaways at Neiman Marcus on October 25. The Girls’ Night Out is open to moms and moms-to-be not already members of sfs and bob and it provides a taste of the events, people and giveaways involved in this unique mommy and me/mommy-to-be program.
“My goal is to create a real sense of community – among mothers, their babies, mothers-to-be, the businesses supporting small fry society and bun in the oven bunch, and the broader Tampa Bay area. We can all be a vital support system to one another,” said Amy Lundy Florida native, mom and creator of the programs.
Lundy appreciated the ”mommy and me” class offerings, but felt the variety of activity options and opportunities to socialize with the other moms was lacking. Given her marketing and event planning experience for several Fortune 500/100 companies, she took the task on for herself. In creating small fry society and bun in the oven bunch, she developed socials that include something for everyone, from food to fitness to fashion to fabulous freebies and more. She designed a program with women in mind who look to enjoy different family-friendly activities from week to week. The socials provide a venue for moms, babies and moms-to-be to meet new people, receive advice from experts in the community, and experience businesses’ products and services in a unique way—hands-on, interactive, in an intimate setting, amongst old and new friends.
An equally important aspect to sfs and bob is that they provide promotional opportunities to support local businesses’ marketing efforts to the growing family demographic. Some of the first term’s business partners include Neiman Marcus, Yogurtology, Amore, Schakolad, Lucky Cat Yoga, Nicole Geller Photography, Shari Mezrah “The Sleep Mom”, Color Me Mine, Monet and Merlot, Jacqueline Spitaleri-Nutrition, Fitness and Lifestyle Expert, South Tampa Pilates, Lindsay Does Makeup and Baby Boundaries.
Lundy plans to extend her programs to include evening and weekend socials for moms and moms-to-be.
Registration for small fry society and bun in the oven bunch, as well as Girls’ Night Out is now open. For more information and to register for the programs, please visit www.smallfrysociety.com.
Amy Lundy, small fry society
(813) 374-6058
amy@smallfrysociety.com www.smallfrysociety.com
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School of Visual and Performing Arts
Hillsborough Community College Ybor City
Presented in Association with HCC Student Activities
For Immediate Release September 26, 2011
Contact: Keith Arsenault
St. Lucy’s School for Girls Raised By Wolves, live on the HCC Ybor Campus Plaza!
Theatre Ybor, the theatre series of the Hillsborough Community College Ybor City campus School of Visual and Performing Arts in association with the Student Activities Visual and Performing Arts Series is pleased to present the Improbable Atheneum production of St. Lucy’s School for Girls Raised by Wolves live on the Plaza of the HCC Ybor Campus. This special story telling / dance / theatre work is based on the short story by Florida author Karen Russel.
Improbable Atheneum specializes in presenting free, outdoor theatre presentations of thought provoking work and is headed by Jo Averill-Snell.
Shana Perkins and Crystal Solana Bryan dance the wolf-girls -“all hair and snarl and floor-thumping joy” – of Karen Russell’s acclaimed, Bard Prize-winning story. Our narrator and her exuberantly anarchic wolf-sisters are sent to the sisters of St. Lucy to be civilized … but will they succeed in becoming human?. The macabre fantasy evokes great Southern writers like Flannery O’Connor.
St. Lucy’s School for Girls Raised by Wolves will be presented on the Hillsborough Community College Plaza on the south east corner of Palm Ave and 15th St in Historic Ybor City. Performances are Thursday through Saturday September 29 through October 1 at 7:30 with an additional matinee on Saturday October 1 at 3:00 pm.
This production is free and open to the public !
Thursday September 29 7:30 pm
Friday September 30 7:30 pm
Saturday October 1 3:00 & 7:30 pm
Dishing with Mark & Carrie 9-22-11
HAPPY FALL SEASON
A Fresh Exciting New
Idea for Ybor City
Dear Fellow Ybor City Enthusiasts,
(or as Chris & Elena Mayberry would say “True Yborista” )
(or as Chris & Elena Mayberry would say “True Yborista” )
In 1980 was our first visit to Ybor City. Yes, the two kids in the photo above are Mark & Carrie. From that very first experience we fell in love with the Diversity & Magic of Historic Ybor City. Over the next 30+ years we visited Ybor City often & lived just a short 1/2 mile away.
Mark & Carrie’s current connection to Ybor City
In 2007 we moved our store, MC Film Fest (founded in 1989) to Ybor City. Soon together with other community leaders & business people, we founded The GaYBOR District Coalition in Historic Ybor City. This group has 200+ Gay & Straight members, with 70+ in Ybor City. All members working together to improve & promote Ybor City. We are also members of the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce and several other chambers & organizations outside of Ybor City. Carrie is active in the Y.C.D.C. (Ybor City Development Corp) and is a Commissioner on the Barrio Latino Commission. Together Mark & Carrie write “Dishing with Mark & Carrie”. This newsletter was started in 1995. Today, thanks to the internet, facebook & RSS feeds it is read by over 34,000+ worldwide weekly.
We asked ourselves this YBOR CITY question.
What can we do to help improve Ybor City?
To answer this question we first took a deep breath then tried to step back & take a look at the whole picture. What we saw was…. Many groups or circles of people make up the Diverse Community of Ybor City including: Artists, Business, Churches, Cigar Aficionados, DJ’s, Drag Queens, Dubstep, Social Community Centers, Historians, Hotels, Krewe’s, Motorcycles, Musicians & Bands, Organizations, Rental Event Venues, Restaurants, Shopping, Skateboarders, Tattoos, African American Bars, Gay Bars, Straight Bars & more.
The things all these group have in common is….
1st They are all good people who call Ybor City Home!
2nd They are all trying to promote Ybor City to their friends!
3rd Together they/we make up the Wonderful Diversity of Ybor City that everybody LOVES!!!
A light bulb turned on!!!!
Cross Promotions!!! Many of the visitors to Ybor City are interested in several if not many of these groups’ activities. It’s time for one main calendar where everybody’s events are welcome. With the help of co-partner Will McKee at Tampa Bay Interactive in Ybor City, we came up with this great unique idea…
Thus the Birth of
The All Inclusive Un-Official Calendar of Ybor City.
List your Events for FREE, on our Google Calendar.
We also worked to put together a directory of 250+ Ybor City Businesses & Organizations.
Please check to make sure we didn’t miss anybody.
Send Corrections & Additions to
EVERYBODY gets a FREE Listing in the Directory.
Not in Ybor City? Become a friend on our “Friends of Ybor City” page.
Bold Listing, Links, Sponsorships, Advertising and more are also all available from as little as $25.00 per year.
Below are Opening Launch Special Rates Listed!!!!
We are excited and hope you are too. Contact us today for more information & become apart of this new approach to promoting our home we all called Ybor City.
Join us in Celebrating the Diversity of Ybor City,
Yborista’s Mark & Carrie and Will Mc Kee
yborcalendar@gmail.com 813-247-6233
www.YborEvents.com
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Huge Events Coming Soon!!!
Mark your calendar NOW for a Great Fall Line Up
Oct 5-7
The National Miss Gay USofA at Large Pageant
@ the Honey Pot
OCT 6-16
Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Tampa Theatre www.TIGLFF.com
Oct 8th
RED BULL FLUGTAG USA
Tampa Convention Center Downtown Waterfront
Gates open 11 Am First Flight 1PM
HINT: park in the Ybor Garage & ride the trolley
Oct 15th
Sugar & SURGE Parties
Oct 29th
35th Annual All Hallows Masquerade Ball
This years theme is “Up in the Air”
@ Tampa Convention Center
Note: MC Film will be closed this day. See you at the Ball!!!
11-11-11
Ybor Thunder Bike Fest
Nov 11-13 This Festival will closed 7th and be open to bike traffic only!!!
Look for the HUGE Party in the GBAR & CZAR parking lots!!!
When visiting the GaYBOR District in Historical Ybor City
Stay at The Hampton Inn Ybor
Located on 7th Ave & walking distance to EVERYTHING!
Ask for the MC Film Corporate rate of just $89.00
Corp Code 0002672438
(Some black out dates do apply)
Below is the easy link to use when making reservations.
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/reservations/index.jhtml?