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Caspar the Ghost says "Please get a room"
Casper would like to let you know that the Hosts are pleased to announce they have selected the beautiful Marriott Waterside Hotel in downtown Tampa to serve as the Official Lodging Hotel* for the 2011 All Hallows Masquerade Ball! The Marriott Waterside is adjacent to the Convention Center.
Rooms are available on Friday and/or Saturday nights at special discounted rates of $129 for a single/double and $149 for a triple/quadruple room (plus tax). You must mention that you’re a guest of the “Halloween Party” in order to receive the special rate. Discounted rates are not available anywhere online, so you must call to book your room no later than October 8th . However, Casper says it would be best to reserve it now since there are a limited number of rooms “in our block”. Call (813) 221-4900 to reserve your room.
What a great place to get ready for the event, or hold a pre-party with all your friends! Touch up your tan at the Marriott’s gorgeous pool. Pump up your pecs and tighten your abs at their gym and spa. Or enjoy watching those that are! No need to worry about a taxi or designated driver this year. You can just walk to the party!
Rooms are available on Friday and/or Saturday nights at special discounted rates of $129 for a single/double and $149 for a triple/quadruple room (plus tax). You must mention that you’re a guest of the “Halloween Party” in order to receive the special rate. Discounted rates are not available anywhere online, so you must call to book your room no later than October 8th . However, Casper says it would be best to reserve it now since there are a limited number of rooms “in our block”. Call (813) 221-4900 to reserve your room.
Don’t drink and drive! A room at the Marriott Waterside is not only cheaper than getting a DUI, it’s far more comfortable and fun than a jail cell!
That’s all for now. Casper wishes everyone a fun and safe week! More to come soon…
Mark & Carrie's Nephew/Niece of the Week
Theresa Jarman (on right)
No trip to GaYBOR is complete with out a visit with Theresa!!! She is the person behind the bar at Bradley’s on 7th. Want to know what’s going on??? Just ask Theresa!! Viva La GaYBOR
GaYBOR Member of the Week
Bonnie Plumtree
Bonnie is the co-owner of the Crowbar in Ybor City & is a proud member of GaYBOR. She was recently appointed to the Ybor City Development Corp., Bd of Directors. It is easy to see why The Crowbar is named #1 spot for LIVE Music in Tampa!!! With Bonnie & Tom everybody is welcome at the Crowbar all the time! Famous for her Wednesday 4:00 Happy Hours too. Next time your in GaYBOR stop by the Crowbar & say “Hi.”
Run Tammy Run! Baldwin Announces U.S. Senate Bid
Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., announced today she is a candidate for the U.S. Senate, pledging in a video released by her campaign to fight for Wisconsin’s middle-class families. Baldwin would be the first openly LGBT American to serve in the Senate. “I’ve been honest about my sexual orientation my entire adult life,” Baldwin said, adding that she believed the election would be about the people of Wisconsin rather than her personal life. Watch her announcement video at GayPolitics.com
Wisconsin Rep Tammy Baldwin
First openly GLBT American to possibly serve in the Senate
Rep. Kern Says Gays Are Still National Threat, Worse Than Terrorism
From the MC Film News Bag…
For Immediate Release: September 13, 2011
Contact: Rick Boylan at rqboylan@gmail.com
Susan McGrath SKMcGr1@aol.com
The Stonewall Democrats of Pinellas County Will Honor LGBT Veterans
St. Petersbug, FL:
The Stonewall Democrats of Pinellas County will host an event to celebrate the official repeal of the discriminatory Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy on September 20, 2011 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Queenshead Eurobar & Restaurant.
“As the LGBT-arm of the Pinellas Democratic Party, and a leader in the LGBT community, we felt it was important to celebrate this tremendous accomplishment,” said Stonewall Democrats of Pinellas County President Rick Boylan “this is a giant step toward full equality.”
According to the Stonewall Democrats of Pinellas County website, this is just one of many accomplishments the LGBT Community can celebrate under the Obama Administration, but to thousands of American Heroes, it’s one of the most important.
“Our members felt it was important to use this as an opportunity to honor local LGBT Veterans who bravely served their country while suppressing such an important part of who they are” said Stonewall Democrats of Pinellas County Vice President Susan McGrath “after all, we have the right to celebrate this milestone because they fought for that right.”
The event will be held at the Queenshead Eurobar & Restaurant at 2501 Central Avenuein DowntownSt. Petersburg. Local elected officials and Party leaders are invited to attend, along with other members and friends of the community, to help the Stonewall Democrats honor LGBT Veterans.
The Stonewall Democrats of Pinellas County is a not-for-profit political committee that is organized as an affiliated Chapter of the National Stonewall Democrats (NSD) and as chartered Chapter of the Florida Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) Democratic Caucus.
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 Tampa Bay Business Guild
Dear Guild Member, If you have not heard, the Tampa Bay Business Guild is joining forces with St. Pete Pride to launch a new event during the Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. It is called Taste of TIGLFF and Street Fair. There will be restaurants that will be offering tastings at a minimal cost, entertainment and of course vendors like you! All of this will take place on October 15th from 12pm – 5pm on the streets of downtown Tampa near the Tampa Theatre and TECO Plaza. Please visit our website, TBBG.org for vendor information and deadlines. Also, we have limited space and all registrations and booth assignments are first come first served. Pricing for Guild Members is only $80.00 which includes a tent, table and two chairs. We hope you will join us in this very exciting and fresh event! Also, if you are interested in sponsoring a monthly dinner meeting please contact Renee Cossette at admin@tbbg.org or 813-562-5133. |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact:
Midge Mamatas
www.stageworkstheatre.org midge.mamatas@gmail.com
anna.brennen@stageworkstheatre.org
STAGEWORKS proudly presents, “Gruesome Playground Injuries”
Gruesome Playground Injuries is a darkly humorous drama and Rajiv Joseph’s most satisfying work. Two eight-year-olds’ lives collide in the nurse’s office: Doug rode his bike off the roof and Kayleen can’t stop throwing up. They are outsiders amongst their peers; desperately lonely children who grow into frightened and conflicted adults — their broken hearts and broken bones draw them ever closer. These two rebels may only be fit for one another. But how far can one person go to heal another’s wounds?
Injuries is layered with quirky humor and poignant intensity.” – Washingtonian??
Gruesome has you chortling and swallowing back tears”?– DC Theatre Scene?
Gruesome knows all about love. And all about hurt.”?– Express
Directed by Anna Brennen and featuring Betty-Jane Parks and Erik Lurz, Stageworks presents this hot, new play from October 14-30 at the new Stageworks Theatre at
Grand Central in Channel District
1120 East Kennedy Blvd.Tampa, FL 33602
Performances run from Thurs- Sat at 8PM and Sundays at 3PM Tickets starting at: $24.50
For all tickets and group discounts please call: 813-251-8984
Call now or go online to www.stageworkstheatre.org to book tickets for this intriguing show.
For photos and more info:
midge.mamatas@gmail.com
727-488-4322
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Dishing with Mark & Carrie 9-7-11
Just Announced….
The Guest Speaker for the GaYBOR District Coalition monthly meeting Friday, Sept 9th will be Vienna S. Fuente!!!! She will be speaking about the “Ybor Thunder Bike Fest” www.yborthunderbikefest.com
Nov. 11-12 and the “Ybor City Heritage & Cigar Festival” www.cigarheritagefestival.com 11/19/11.
The meeting will be at Bradley’s on 7th starting at 4PM. Everybody is welcome. This will be a Great meeting you will not want to miss!!!
LGBT Bands “HUNX AND HIS PUNX”
Performing @ The Crowbar this Wednesday
AIDS Walk 2011 this Saturday
The 35th Annual All Hallows Masquerade Ball
The over the top private party will be on Oct. 26, 2011 at the Tampa Convention Center. This years theme is “Up in the Air”. We see Flying Monkeys, Pilots, Super Heroes, Birds & FAIRYS Everywhere!!!
What do you see???
People are Talking
A New Club is opening this Friday in GaYBOR. The club will be called “Collage”. It will feature art exhibits, performance Art & Dance Music. Located on the corner of 8th Ave & 17th Street across from The Crowbar. The Hoffman Porges Art Gallery was purchased by General David Scott & his wife, Jill. Friday, Sept 9th will be an opening exhibit “Virgins & Vixens”. (Humm…. wonder where in Ybor they are going to find virgins???) There will also be a VIP reception on Saturday, Sept 10. Proceeds to benefit ATHENA, a home for female veterans. The Don Vicente Historic Inn is now open for breakfast. 7 AM to 11 AM with great dishes prepared by Chef Luigi of Luigi’s Catering. The board of GaYBOR are scheduled to have a personal meeting with Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn this week. This will be a very interesting meeting. Mayor Buckhorn will also be at a ribbon cutting ceremony at The Laughing Cat Restaurant on Oct 4th at 4PM in Ybor City. The Happy Hour & LIVE Music craze it all over GaYBOR!!! Liquid Lounge is now opening at 2PM everyday. Hamburger Mary’s at 11 am and Bradley’s on 7th at 4PM. This Wednesday there will be 4 LGBT Bands at the Crowbar performing. You can also catch LIVE Music at Gaspar’s Grotto, Green Iguana, Blue Dog Bistro, Centro Canteen & JJ’s.
ERASURE Concert in GaYBOR
You could feel the excitement in the air as everybody started to get ready for the ERASURE concert at the Ritz Ybor. The huge ERASURE semi tuck had been parked behind the Ritz Ybor for the past 2 days. People were busy unloading it & setting up for the concert. Dean Bright, creative director of London based Beige Magazine www.beigeuk.com was here to cover opening night. The ERASURE Tomorrow’s World Tour is the first ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) tour in America in 5 years. The tour will make 24 stops in America before returning to back to England. The evening began with a Private VIP pre-Party hosted by Florida Entertainment Group in the Rivoli Room at the Ritz. Miss Alisa Summers with 2 Hot guys, served deserts & treats to the guest. With Premier Bev in the house, Stoli was the drink of choice. Across the hallway in the Royal Room was lNYC/YBOR favorite Jerry Gloff performing http://www.facebook.com/#!/jeremygloff . Over 1,000 guest packed The Theatre Ballroom. Up on the 25′ x 44″ theatrical stage was a very impressive set design. Complete with state of the art lighting, sound & even a Huge Gargoyle! The opening act was Frank Musik http://www.facebook.com/#!/frankmusik . Energetic Frank had everybody moving to the music. Then it was what everybody came for…. Andy Bell singing & Vince Clarke on keyboards. Andy was looking fantastic! He performed all the old favorites like “A Little Respect,” “Chains of Love” and “Always”. Andy all so thrilled the crowd with several of his new songs that will be on the New album, “Tomorrow’s World”. The back up singers were fantastic and Vince was having a great time on the keyboards behind the giant Gargoyle. Everybody was having so much fun that nobody wanted the evening to end. Following the concert there was a after party at G.BAR. To find out where ERASUE will be stopping next visit http://www.tourtracker.com/artist/erasure/1003562/?flv=1