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From the MC Film Mail Bag….
Ybor Art Association (YAA) is looking for 100+ artists
Hello Everyone!
December 10th promises to be a great day in Ybor and we’d like nothing
more than to see all our local merchants and artists enjoy of day of
culture, provision, opportunity and Christmas spirit … Ybor style!
We’ve got Park’s and Recs hosting the juried art show “Arts in the
Park”, Fresh Market at Centennial Park, Centro Ybor and Florida
Entertainment Group providing entertainment on 2+ stages on 7th Avenue
and beyond, Ybor Art Association and BOSS Magazine organizing 10 – 15
indoor/outdoor artist venues all over Ybor and TECO Streetcar Trolley
system bringing in the crowds with $0.25 rides! Come on everyone …
jump on board!
We’re looking for 100 + artists of all mediums to showcase their work
throughout the day, 9- 5 PM family style, 5 – 12 AM adult only. This
is a great opportunity for all our local artists and venues so if you
would all be so kind as to spread the word (see Call to Artists
below), we’d like to see a broad variety of artists from all our Tampa
artist groups represented.
Call to Artists – Ybor Art Association and BOSS Magazine Present,
“Deck the Walls”
“Deck the Walls”
“Nice Santa” – 9 – 5 PM (Family Friendly Art)
“Naughty Santa” 5 PM – 12 AM (After Hours Art)
December 10th, 2011
Ybor Art Association (YAA) is looking for 100+ artists (all types) to
participate in an all day/night art event titled “Deck the Walls” to
be held at multiple venues throughout Ybor City. This “Naughty and
Nice” Santa Crawl will be held December 10th, 2011 and will run in
conjunction with Parks and Recreations 2nd Annual juried art show,
“Arts in the Park” as well as a day long Christmas celebration hosted
by Centro Ybor and Florida Entertainment Group and the annual Holiday
Trolley Celebration which celebrates with trolley rides for $0.25 from
9 – 5 PM.
This city wide “Deck the Walls” celebration is intended to intensify
the festival atmosphere throughout Ybor City and attract an array of
Christmas shoppers and art appreciators for a day of holiday
festivities. Multiple venues (10 – 15) will provide holiday themed
atmospheres all while showcasing local artist talent and artwork at an
affordable price of (Under $100). BOSS Magazines November issue will
act as a program guide for the event and will provide a map of all
venues as well as special events to be held throughout the day. All
venues participating during day time hours (9 – 5 PM) will host family
friendly art and entertainment, while 5 PM on focuses on “After Hours”
art and entertainment.
Artists wishing to participate should submit a request via email along
with 5 digital photos of their work to submissions@yborart.org.
Please include an example of price ranges for all work to be
presented. There will be a $25.00 booth fee for Ybor Art Association
members and a $50.00 booth fee for non-members. Booth sites will be
selected by a random lottery. In addition, artists wishing to be
featured in the program guide can obtain a half page ad for $25.00 or
a whole page for $50.00. The program guide/November issue of BOSS
will be available at the end of November and will be distributed to
Tampa area CVS stores as well as additional public venues two weeks
prior to the event.
This event is hosted by YAA and BOSS Magazine in conjunction with
Centro Ybor, Ybor City Parks and Recreations and TECO Streetcar
System. For more information, please contact Moira Shiver at
info@yborart.org or 813-505-8802.
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“Ta-Ta’s for Ybor”, for “Making Strides for Breast Cancer”,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 20, 2011
Ybor City, FL- the Ybor Art Association (YAA), a local artist
organization, will host a fundraising charity event, “Ta-Ta’s for
Ybor”, for “Making Strides for Breast Cancer”, the American Cancer
Society on October 08, 2011 at The Honey Pot in Ybor City, 1507 E. 7th
Avenue in Ybor City.
This multi faceted event, “Ta-Ta’s for Ybor” will provide teams taking
part in the 2011 “Making Strides Tampa” walk in Channelside on October
22, 2011 an extra opportunity to raise funds through a unique fund
raising challenge. Each team, represented by a male individual, will
have one hour to race through the historic streets of Ybor City
wearing pink bras donated by Ybor City’s iconic La France, a local
vintage clothing shop. The team to solicit the most funds from
individuals and retail establishments in this “Stuff the Ta-Ta’s”
challenge will be awarded a majority portion of the proceeds raised
during the event.
In addition to the fund raising challenge, the event will feature a
breast cancer expo with local and national organizations, a live
auction of donated items for “Making Strides” and an art exhibition
with 15+ local artists showcasing the beauty and grace of the female
form.
Event: Ybor Art Series – “Ta-Ta’s for Ybor”
Who: Ybor Art Association
Benefitting: “Making Strides for Breast Cancer”
Where: The Honey Pot 1507 E 7th avenue, Ybor City
When: October 08, 2011
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
For more information on the event or how to be a part of the fund
raising challenge, contact: Moira Shiver at (813) 505-8802 or Sarah
Edmiston at (813) 601-1127 or info@yborart.org.
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Important Questionnaire from Metro Wellness Center
From: Adam Jahr <adamj@metrotampabay.org>
Date: Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Subject: Can you help get this out?
To: mcfilmfest@gmail.com
Date: Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Subject: Can you help get this out?
To: mcfilmfest@gmail.com
Carrie,
I’m trying to assess what the local GLBT community is looking for in a
community center and I have made a survey asking a few questions. I
was wondering if you could post this survey on Dishing with Mark and
Carrie? The link is: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/827JCYT
Thank you!
Adam Jahr
GLBT Program Manager
Metro Wellness and Community Centers
Phone: 727-321-3854 x245
Fax: 727-327-7670
3170 3rd Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
www.metrotampabay.org
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Tampa Bay Leather n Fetish Pride 
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City of Gulfport
2401 53rd Street South
Gulfport, FL 33707
(727) 893-1118
Contact: Gail Biron, Technical Events Specialist
For Immediate Release:
City of Gulfport Nostalgic 101st Birthday Bash, Saturday, October 8th
Mark your calendar for the City of Gulfport’s 101st Birthday Bash on Saturday,
October 8th from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. And what better way to celebrate than to have a good old fashion Gulfport Birthday party at the Gulfport Historical Museum?
A new twist to an old tradition as there will be plenty of Antiques! If you are an antique buff, this event is for you. If you think you have an heirloom of worth from great grandma, bring it to Scout Hall from 1 – 3 p.m., where professional
appraisers from the Gatehouse will value your Antiques for $5.00 per item or 3 items for $10.00.
Children can sign up for Chalk Art Contest which begins at Noon and judging will start at 2 p.m. Free Inflatable kids jumping area will be available throughout the event. You can check out vendors along 28th Ave. S., take a guided trolley tour of Old Gulfport and try your hand at the popular Mullet toss (we dare you). The traditional Worthington (7th generation Gulfportians) fish fry dinner is a “must try” experience. Celebrate Gulfport’s 101st Birthday with a free piece of cake at 3 p.m.
During this event, take an inside tour of the Gulfport Historical museum and pick up your brand new Historical Society Gulfport Calendar. It is a bonus 15 month calendar with the Gulfport event dates of October 2011 – December 2012. Calendars will be ready for purchase for $5 at the Birthday Bash, so be sure to get your calendar or call the Gulfport Historical Museum at 727-327-0505 to secure your order.
The Historical Society is also looking for a few wonderful musicians to donate their time and talents during the event. This is a fundraiser for the Historical Society and also it would give musicians great coverage. Please send music demo and info to: Gulfport City Hall, C/O Leisure Services, 2401 53rd St. S. or drop off at the main desk. Please include name, phone # and email address. Deadline for submission is Friday, September 23rd. All demos will be reviewed and chosen musicians will be contacted. Entry demos will not be returned.
So call your old friends and meet some new ones at the City of Gulfport’s 101st Birthday Bash at the Gulfport Historical Museum at 5301 28th Avenue S. on Saturday, October 8th from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Antique and crafter application fee is $10 and vendor fees are $50 for craft and $75 food vendors. Go to www.suzieking.com to download your application. Local non-profits please contact 727-322-5217 for availability.
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Suzanne King
SIK Promotions
PO Box 530234
St. Petersburg, FL 33747
727-322-5217
http://suzieking.com/
Suzanne King
SIK Promotions
PO Box 530234
St. Petersburg, FL 33747
727-322-5217
http://suzieking.com/
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Ybor City Saturday Market
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Rainbow 411 Teams up with RCN magazine
Dishing with Mark & Carrie 9-14-11
Congratulations to AIDS WALK St. Petersburg 20011
This year the community raised by donations and walking over $155,000 for ASAP, The Suncoast AIDS Project in St. Petersburg. Florida is the 2nd in the nation for pediatric HIV infections.
People are Talking
CONGRATULATIONS to “Laughing Cat Restaurant” Named Number # 1 Restaurant in Tampa by Trip Advisor http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g34678-Tampa_Florida.html Humm… & they are located across the street they are located across the street from MC Film. Coincidence??? Just Say n’. LOL .. Congratulations to Jill & David Scott the new owners of the Hoffman Porges Gallery. Located aat 1907 E 7th Ave. Stop by & check out all the new art works here. Mark your calendars now for Sept 28th at 9 PM. Tune in to Man vs Food on the Travel Channel. The show will be from Tamp’s favorite Mexican restaurant, “The TACO BUS!” There will be an opening of a New Club in GaYBOR this weekend called “Collage Ybor” http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100002876488107 The club will be featuring Art, LIVE Art Performance, Music & more!!! A new antique store called “The Attic on Seventh” has opened at 2010 East 7th Ave. Owner, Yanett Sabet said that many of the items were brought in from New Orleans. New at The Don Vicente Inn… Breakfast!!! Starting at under $5 this will some be THE place for breakfast in GaYBOR and historic Ybor City. Can you just imagine how much fun it will be to start your day with Tessa & Domnic!!! Just the High ENERGY! Hamburger Mary’s is now hosting 2 charity BINGO nights every week. Now on Mondays & Wednesday. There is a new menu starting this month too. JJ’s Cafe, Centro Canteen & The Blue Dog Bistro all have added more fun LIVE Music. Rumor has it that in just 4 weeks on Oct 14, 20011, Miss Joey Brooks turns 40! AGAIN !! There are huge celebrations planned at Hamburger Mary’s & Bradley’s on 7th. Break out you stethoscopes!!!!!! Sept 20-24 will be the Emergency Nurses Association at The Tampa Convention Center. Over 4,000 delegates are expected to attend. The countdown to the 2012 GOP National Republican Convention has started! In Ybor the old cement tile sidewalks are all being replaced with new ones. The historic Lamp posts are being refurbished, new landscaping & more is coming soon. Hillsborough Community College Ybor Campus is back & in full swing! The traditional Thursday College Night party at The Ybor Social is packed with new faces. We couldn’t help to notice last week all the jewelry in men’s hair. Is this a new trend? Later on Thursday is the amateur strip contest at Bradley’s on 7th. This is a must do!!! The other must do if you have not all ready is to check out Liquid Lounge! Every night there are 6-10 HOT Dancers there! Finally there is huge BUZZ about the New All Inclusive Web Site www.YborEvents.com next week there will be a special report on this fantastic site!
GaYBOR Directors Meeting with Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn
It was like the “State of GaYBOR “ in historic Ybor City meeting in a round table forum with Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn and GaYBOR District Coalition Directors. Issues that were of concern were late night private parking lot security, lowering parking prices at night to fill up the city parking garages, aggressive panhandling on 16th Street near garage, GaYBOR area (GLBT district) recognition by the city as many other major cities have which provides a huge economic impact for tourism dollars, the Tampa Streetcar situation, to close the oldest Tampa cold case murder of a gay man last seen alive at a downtown gay bar- Carl DeLong, Jr. murdered in October 1956. And yes, the need of a possible downtown baseball stadium for Tampa by director Mike Olds.. The over hour long get together brought new ideas and sharing of Tampa’s economic direction with many upcoming events including Outback Bowl and GOP National Convention next August in Tampa. An upcoming scheduled meeting with Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor is in the works. Thank You Mayor Bob for your ear and candid openness!!
GaYBOR Monthly Meeting
Minutes of GaYBOR District Coalition Meeting 9-09-11
at Bradley’s on 7th
Call Meeting to Order by Carrie West, Pres.
Carrie introduced Bradley’s on 7th owner, Bradley Nelson & Mgr Jim Mulvaney. Brad welcomed everybody & announced that his meeting space is available for all groups & is FREE of charge. There is seating on the dance floor for 40 people & stools around the room for an additional 30+ people.
* Introductions of Members, their Events & Guests
– Author & Ybor resident, Nicholas G. Janovsky talked about his new book “Gay: A New Path Forward”
– Hyde Park Village talked about upcoming events FYI http://www.hydeparkvillage.net
– Carla Vaughn is now booking talent for events FYI http://www.facebook.com/#!/coachcarla
– Will announced www.YborEvents.com
– New Club “Collage Ybor” is opening 9-16-11
– USF Pride Alliance talked about upcoming LGBT Events & are looking for support.
– Metro Wellness announced upcoming events & introduced newly hired glbt coordinator Adam Jahr adamj@MetroTampaBay.org
– Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence announced a Brown Bag Picnic to benefit homeless at TIGLFF
FYI http://www.facebook.com/#!/TampaSisters
– HCC Ybor announced a new LGBT Organization on the Ybor Campus
– Leather & Fetish announce 1 hotel is already sold out.
– Michele from the Ybor Chamber talked about this years Guavaween
– Yanett Sabat talked about her new store, “The Attic on Seventh”
– Jean Petroni talked about St Jude’s Helping Hands Foundation
– Kurt King, GaYBOR VP’s partner, Larry is in ICU unit in hospital
* Co- Secretary’s Report presented by Mark Bias Passed
* Social Networking MySpace 23,900+ friends Facebook Fan Page 6,901+
* Treasurer’s Report, GaYBOR District Coalition, Inc. is a 501 c(6), Rich Kerin ending balance of $4,025.00
* GaYBOR Month in review, D.Stephen Moss talked about the positive meeting the board had with Mayor Bob Buckhorn on Sept 8th. Opened talks about a designation GaYBOR marker, parking issues, aggressive panhandling, the Republican Conventions, trolley car & baseball stadium were just some of the topics talked about. We want to have an unsolved cold case gay murder re- instituted, Carl DeLong, Jr oldest open murder case not solved in Tampa,1956.
Old Business
* Labor Day Events, Sept 2-5
It was discussed how well the business worked together over Labor Day weekend. Record crowds were reported thru out GaYBOR. A fun filled fall is on the agenda for activities.
New Business
Under new business talked about was TIGLFF, Miss Gay USofA at Large Pageant, All Hallows Ball, Orlando Out with Pride & Guavaween. The rest of the items were skipped due to time .
* TIGLFF, the 22nd Annual Film Festival and 4th largest in the U.S. Oct 6-16
* Miss Gay USofA at Large Pageant, Honey Pot, Ybor City Oct 5-7
* Orlando Out with Pride Parade, Sunday, Oct 9
* Red Bull Flugtag – flying machines, Oct 8th, downtown Tpa
* RISE Sunday celebrating 1 year anniversary
* Guavaween, Oct 29
* Ybor Thunder Bike Fest Nov 11 & 12
* Holiday Toy Drive with ABC Action News 28. Nov & Dec.
* Ybor Holiday Street Decorating, Sunday, Nov 20 Putting up decorations
* GaYBOR Holiday Party, Dec 9th
* Outback Bowl Parade Dec 31, Free Sunday. Game on Monday Jan 2
* Gasparilla Weekend, Jan 27-29th
* El Gancho Gasparilla 2012, Jan 27-29
* Gasparilla Softball Tournament, Feb 9-12
* Sant Yago Knight Parade, Feb 11
* Fl. Regional Leather Contest at Don Vicente Feb 24th
* Fiesta Day, Feb 25 possible GaYBOR stage
* Roughrider’s St Patick’s Day Parade
Guest Speaker(s)
* Vienna S. Fuente talked about a new Ybor City event, “Ybor Thunder Bike Fest” www.yborthunderbikefest.com Also speaking were Bikers clubs & national TV Show host, Randy. The event will be on 11-11-11 and 11-12-11. 7th Ave will be closed to traffic & will be bike traffic only from Nuccio Parkway to 20th Street. The center of the 2 day festival will be in Czar & G.BAR parking lots. Bar Crawls, Poker, Smokin Cigars, Tattoo & Pin Up contest are just a few of the things planned.
Volunteers are needed. There will be save the date cards coming out soon. There will also be a vendor show & there are some spaces still available.
There are many ways GaYBOR members can get involved. Contact Vienna @ Vienna@OurSmokinEvents.com
“Ybor City Heritage & Cigar Festival” will be a benefit for the Ybor State Museum & Park. Radio Cigar Dave Show will be there and broadcasting live. Great Cigars, Great Food & Great music! FMI www.CiagrHeritageFestival.com Vienna is also in charge of this festival. Feel free to call her with any and all questions. 813-220-1474
Meeting Adjourned
LGBT Bands Play Overtime at Crowbar
Headliner HUNX AND HIS PUNX http://www.hardlyart.com/hunxandhispunx.html with The Coat Hangers
http://www.thecoathangers.com/ ,… …HUNGRY GAYZE http://www.facebook.com/hungrygayze
& MICHAEL CHRISTMAS http://dalijensen.bandcamp.com/ Together these LGBT bands performed an incredible 4 hour show! All the groups were great but our favorite had to be HUNX AND HIS PUNX They were one of the most entertaining bands we have seen in a long time!!!
http://www.thecoathangers.com/ ,… …HUNGRY GAYZE http://www.facebook.com/hungrygayze
& MICHAEL CHRISTMAS http://dalijensen.bandcamp.com/ Together these LGBT bands performed an incredible 4 hour show! All the groups were great but our favorite had to be HUNX AND HIS PUNX They were one of the most entertaining bands we have seen in a long time!!!