With school back in session we all know what that means at The Ybor Social!!!! Just how can it get any wilder? Hum……….. RIGHT!!!!!
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Mark & Carrie's Nephew / Niece of the Week
Chou Chou Guilder
Everybody knows that Chou Chu is a fabulous bartender & great friend. She is always at the very best parties at Social, Honey pot & G.BAR. What a lot of people do not know is the Chou Chou is also a graduate of BFA Fine Arts at Ringling College of Art & Design. Some of her work is currently hanging in the front window at Gallery Live in GaYBOR. Hum… looks like one of her old girl friends. Just Say N’.
Meet GaYBOR Members of the Week
Jocelyn Brenner
The marketing director of The Hyde Park Village. Jocelyn is so very full of life! Her positive attitude & big smile is so contagious! The next time your in the Hyde park Village going WOW think of Jocelyn!!
From the MC Film Mail Bag….
Rudely Elegant
…would like to invite you and your guest to come down to a “Rudely Reception” on
Thursday evening, AUGUST 25th @8pm This will be an opportunity to check out what’s new in the store, meet Pete & Fancy the owners, and sip some very tasty libations. There will be treats also! Please break free and hang with us this coming Thursday. It’s good for you!!www.rudelyelegant.com 1911 N 19th St in Ybor Ph 813-248-1110
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2011
Media Contact: Jill Scott (813) 294-2730
Hoffman Porges Gallery reopens in Ybor City-Opening Gala to support Homeless female veterans
Ybor City, FL – The historic Hoffman Porges Gallery on 7th Avenue in Ybor City will reopen on September 9th, with a redux of the “Virgins & Vixens” show.
The Ybor icon, opened in 1990 by Marcie Hoffman, was recently purchased by retired Air Force General Dave Scott and his wife Jill who is also an Air Force veteran. Both Dave and Jill serve on a host of local committees and organizations that support and promote the arts in Ybor including the Adamo Drive Mural Project, Ybor City Development Corporation and the Ybor Arts Association.
The Gallery grand reopening show on Friday September 9, will celebrate women throughout the ages. All proceeds from the opening and subsequent VIP reception on September 10th will be donated to the Athena Program, a project of the local non-profit organization Tampa Crossroads, Inc., in support of homeless female veterans in our community. The ATHENA Home for female veterans was the first program to open in the State to serve honorably discharged female veterans in a gender specific environment. Tampa Crossroads continues their work to assist at-risk veterans and their families.
“I am just so pleased to be on the bow wave of Ybor’s art renaissance”, states Jill. “Awakening the Hoffman Porges legacy is something that will both promote and support the arts in our local Historic Landmark District’. Partnering with the Ybor Art Association (YAA!) and Tampa Crossroads gives us a unique opportunity to give back immediately.” “As a founder of the YAA! Group we have consistently promoted the return of fine art to Ybor City. With the re-opening of this historic gallery we are encouraged that the community does indeed support a cultural awakening” said Sara Romeo. “What an honor to work with Dave and Jill to both re-open the gallery and support our local military troops who are struggling after serving honorably” says Romeo.
Event: Friday Sept. 9, 2011 from ___ to___pm and Saturday Sept. 10 for the VIP Reception 6-10pm
Where: Hoffman-Porges Gallery 1919 7th Ave– Ybor City
For more information contact: Jill Scott at 813-294-2730.
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Great News from Womyn’s Words
On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 4:12 PM, <editor@womyns-words.org> wrote:
> Hi Mark and Carrie,
>
> This is Kathie Michael from Crescendo. You may be familiar with the
> publication Womyn’s Words that was previously produced by Women’s Energy
> Bank. They recently closed their doors, but they assigned the trademark
> to Crescendo so we can continue to produce the magazine. Our first issue
> will come out September 1.
>
> Would you like to be a distribution point in Ybor? If so, how many copies
> do you think you could use?
>
> I look forward to hearing from you.
>
> Kathie Michael, Editing Team
> Womyn’s Words
> Crescendo: The Tampa Bay Women’s Chorus
> Hi Mark and Carrie,
>
> This is Kathie Michael from Crescendo. You may be familiar with the
> publication Womyn’s Words that was previously produced by Women’s Energy
> Bank. They recently closed their doors, but they assigned the trademark
> to Crescendo so we can continue to produce the magazine. Our first issue
> will come out September 1.
>
> Would you like to be a distribution point in Ybor? If so, how many copies
> do you think you could use?
>
> I look forward to hearing from you.
>
> Kathie Michael, Editing Team
> Womyn’s Words
> Crescendo: The Tampa Bay Women’s Chorus
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact:
August 22, 2011 Midge Mamatas
www.stageworkstheatre.org midge.mamatas@gmail.com
anna.brennen@stageworkstheatre.org
“Listen to My Heart”
Stageworks Announces
*** Three performances added ***
Thursday, Friday and Saturday – Sept. 1, 2 and 3!!! All at 8pm!
Call immediately! — Tickets already selling fast!
David Friedman and his energetic, talented cast sing the inspiring music of David’s own songs. “Listen to My Heart”, directed by Karla Hartley and featuring along with David, Alison Burns, Heather Krueger, LuLu Picart, Fred Ross and Craig Sculli. Audiences and critics are raving about “Listen to My Heart”.
“The quality of composition and lyrics impels the audience to really hear Friedman’s message. Under Karla Hartley’s fine direction, this show has a heart worth listening to”…Tampa Tribune
“The cast is terrific”…St. Petersburg Times
“The five actors — Alison Burns, Heather Krueger, Lulu Picart , Fred Ross and Craig Sculli — are excellent vocalists, and Friedman plays each lovely melody with great sophistication”…Creative Loafing
Don’t miss this exciting event. Call or go online NOW and book your tickets!! Friday-Sunday the 26th-28th SOLD OUT!!~ A SPECIAL ADDED HOLD-OVER, Thursday, Friday and Saturday – Sept. 1, 2 and 3 @ 8PM !!!!!
813-251-8984 or www.stageworkstheatre.orgTickets: $24.50 plus $1.50 service charge or Stageworks Season Flex Pass!
Stageworks Theatre
Grand Central at Kennedy, West Building
1120 E. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa 33602FROM KENNEDY BLVD: Take your first LEFT onto the small street in between the two condo buildings. This is actually the extension of 11 Street. Our building is the one on the left, the “West” building. Go into the garage on the left (it says “West” on it). When you get the parking ticket – keep it – you need it to get out. First 2 hours free- after that you need a credit card or cash OR s special Stageworks garage coin for $3 available in the theatre.
In the garage, after you enter, go up the first ramp, then go sharp right again, and park anywhere (ignore the numbers) on Floor 4 or 5 and take GOLD ELEVATOR A to the first floor. If you took the correct elevator, then when you reach the ground floor you will enter into a vestibule with a bright RED wall facing you! Theatre is on your left!
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On October 22, prepare to have your soiled pants scared right off when Creative Loafing Presents: Reel Terror 2011. A one-day film festival celebrating the local horror scene and the many brave souls who risk life and financial ruin in pursuit of their dreams, Reel Terror will include panel discussions with area filmmakers, celebrity appearances, screenings of scary movies shot all over the Bay area and the state, an audience-dictated awards ceremony and much more. Whether you’re a local film-nerd working on a low budget creep-a-thon or an experienced hack that’s just completed their magnum opus, we want to hear from you. To enter, go to http://cltampa.com/reelterror and fill out the online entry form. You will have the option of providing an online link to your film for us to review or sending us a DVD. (Note: We’ll need a DVD either way if your film is selected for the festival.) We will then notify those selected for the festival by Sept. 30, 2011. The rules for submissions to Reel Terror 2011 are as follows:
Finally, keep checking cltampa.com/movies or follow us @cl_movies for updates and more info as we get closer to date of the festival. We’ll see you on October 22 — if you’ve got the guts, that is.
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Gay American Heroes
HEY …The Lawrence King trail … makes me sad and SHOWS ME THAT WE ARE IN SERIOUS DANGER AND I WILL NOT STOP FIGHTING HATE AND ITS TEACHERS AS LONG AS I LIVE!
Defense expert in McInerney trial testifies Larry King’s death was not hate crimeFYI we are in a FUCKING battle for our lives…
PRIDE … with out Heroes ..I don’t get it ..and more will die …if we keep turning our head and pretending like nothing is wrong …. As we are being HUNTED BULLIED ATTACKED BEATEN AND MURDERED
AND WORST OF ALL ….Forgotten!
PLEASE MEET PRISCILLA and VAL see them alive WATCH THEM DIE! Reality sucks..Just saying
www.queerty.com/2-trans-murders-rock-brazil-priscila-val-executed-in-the-streets-20110316/#ixzz1Gp5veVX3
Homophobic Hate Crimes Spreading Throughout Brazil
http://blog.amnestyusa.org/iar/homophobic-hates-crimes-spreading-throughout-brazil/
Latinos and LGBT Target In CA
Houndurs murders LGBT
Black Lesbian attacked POLICE DID NOT DO THERE JOB
In conversations with groups such as the Anti-Defamation League , the Southern Poverty Law Center , the Center for the Prevention of Hate Violence, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Missouri Highway Patrol and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, all spoke of a wave of hate they see stirring across America. Among their findings and concerns: · Hate crimes and hate incidents are woefully underreported. Some states don’t report them at all.
· The number of hate crimes committed against Hispanics (and those perceived to be immigrants) has increased each of the past four years.
· Hate crimes committed against individuals because of sexual orientation have increased to their highest level in five years.
· The internet and social networking sites have been a boom to white supremacy and the growth of racism and organized hate groups.
· Few hate crimes are ultimately prosecuted as hate crimes. These facts and trends don’t occur in a vacuum, but rather in the context of a broader social milieu that feeds into what some call the marketing of hate. IF ANY OF THIS EMAIL SEEMS HARSH … ask Ryan Skipper or Craig Cohen what harsh feels like to them Seeing LGBT people who could help but instead pretend or ignore the facts that LGBT people are being killed fighting for them to be free… and then forgetting the the life they lost by Put a big TARGET on THERE BACK AND “COMING OUT” Or as i like to say BREAKING FREE from the CAGE of Shame and FEAR…That is harsh to me
Love Always
Rainbow Scott
…TODAY YOU KNOW…QUESTION WHAT WILL YOU DO? …HELP or shot the MESSENGER?
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Gecko Ball 2011: “The Lizard of Oz”
Hi Mark & Carrie –
Long time, no see. Mike and I are working on this year’s Gecko Ball
in Gulfport and we remembered enjoying your company at the Ball last
year (memento attached). Geckos in Wonderland last year was a blast,
but this year THE LIZARD OF OZ promises to be even more fun. Just
wanted to pass along a personal invitation to the Ball this year. I
believe you’ve already received our press release about the Ball, but
for good measure, I’ve attached a copy of it, as well as a jpg of the
poster for THE LIZARD OF OZ.
We are selling tickets online this year to make it easier for all our
friends in Tampa and elsewhere. There is a ticket sales link on the
homepage of www.GulfportMA.com. Let your friends know too!
If you guys could make it, we’d love to see you there. We stopped in
to see you in Ybor a few weeks ago, but neither of you were there.
Maybe next time. Meanwhile, hope you are doing well, and hope to see
you at The Gecko Ball.
(Not sure which is the best email address for you guys personally, so
I sent it to the 3 addresses I have.)
Take care,
Daniel
Daniel Hodge
Co-Coordinator
Gecko Ball 2011: “The Lizard of Oz”
4920 29th Ave. South
Gulfport, FL 33707
(727) 366-4086
dan@igc.org
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Wednesday, August 31
ERASURE Starring Any Bell
Will kick off their American Tour at The Ritz Ybor!
ERASURE Starring Any Bell
Will kick off their American Tour at The Ritz Ybor!
Wednesday Sept. 7th
Thx Mgmt Proudly Presents
LGBT Bands:
HUNX & HIS PUNX
THE COATHANGERS
HUNGRY GAYZE
MICHAEL CHRISTMAS
all at The Crowbar
Doors open @ 7:30
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People are Talking
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Thx Mgmt Proudly Presents
LGBT Bands:
HUNX & HIS PUNX
THE COATHANGERS
HUNGRY GAYZE
MICHAEL CHRISTMAS
all at The Crowbar
Doors open @ 7:30
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People are Talking
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New Fashions Rolling in at MC Film
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Opening of Stageworks
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LGBTA Democratic Meeting @ The Blue Dog Bistro
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Farmageddon Documentary @ The Roosevelt
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Caught @ Liquid lounge
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Caught @ Steam Fridays
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Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
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Del Shores @ Hamburger Mary’s
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Caught @ G.BAR
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Caught @ Tease
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Coming Soon
Stone Soup Company Photography Show
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Bare Feet Performers @ JJ’s
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“So You Think You Can Dance”
Caught in GaYBOR
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Caught in GaYBOR
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“Born to Ride” in Ybor
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Cool Ride & NEW Windows at Honey Pot
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Muvico 20 Centro Ybor
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New Laughing Cat
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Photo of the Week
Gulfport under Water
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Bachmann Favors Reinstating Military Gay Ban
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Santorum Vows to Continue Fight Against LGBT Rights
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Mark & Carrie nephew of the Week
Brad Cantara
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Brad Cantara
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Carol Steen aka “Mamma”
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From the MC Film Mail Bag…
Carol Steen aka “Mamma”
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“Marion & Martin” at the Fox & Hounds
Out & Equal Brings Diversity Training to Tampa Bay
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Wednesday, August 31
ERASURE Starring Singing Artist Great, Andy Bell
will kick off their North American “Tomorrows World” album Tour at The Ritz Ybor!
Tickets are now ON SALE!
Wednesday, Sept. 7th
Thx Mgmt Proudly Presents GLBT Bands:
* HUNX & HIS PUNX
* THE COATHANGERS
* HUNGRY GAYZE
* MICHAEL CHRISTMAS
all at The Crowbar
Doors open @ 7:30
People are Talking
Remember we don’t repeat Gossip! So listen closely!!!
It was a week of birthday’s! Kurt King, co-owner of Hamburger Mary’s & Bradley Nelson, owner of Bradley’s on 7th both on the same day!! There was a huge party thrown by friends for Bradley. The food was catered by New York, New York Pizza. We understand that Mamma even got a couple good birthday spankings in. By the end of the night guest had lost count on the Ybor drink Mini Guineas. The Laughing Cat Restaurant put up their new sign. Since moving into their new location (old Streetcar CharliesRestaurant) last week they have been packed every night! The Thursday Night party at The Social is even bigger than before! More A/C & huge fans were even brought in. One of the craziest party spots in town is in the Socials Basement . We all call it, “that 70’s Place.” Sometimes Naughty bois are Nice. That’s just what happened at Liquid Lounge when Andre challenged everybody into one handed push up contest! The creativity & entertainment at Tease & G.BAR keeps blowing us away! Saturday night there were Sumo Wrestlers at Tease & NEON HITCH at G.BAR WOW, WOW, WOW!!!! Starting this Saturday night G.BAR will have a New Drag Show starting at 10:30 with $1.00 drinks. The Happy Hour crowds at Bradley’s on 7th keep getting bigger & bigger. It’s easy to fell why….. They have hands down the Best cold Air Conditioning in GaYBOR!!!! You will need it for all the HOT Dancers & Great Shows there. The TV show, “Born to Ride” was caught in Ybor filming for there new season. Caught walking on the GaYBOR side streets were contestants from “So You Think You Can Dance!” The writer & director of “Sordid Lives”, Del Shores was at Hamburger Mary’s for a dinner show. His one man theatrical production could easily make a trucker blush!!! The new window dressings at The Honey Pot are done & OMG WOW!!! Set designer Mathieu did it again. There are rumors going around that Hollywood is looking at Mathieu. Speaking of rumors…. there is a lot of talk about a new leather bar & a new dinner restaurant coming to Ybor soon. With all the chatter of changes, What are you opinions on Muppets, Bert & Ernie from Sesame Street getting hitched? People around the country are talking and we want to know!!!
Until Next Week….
Happy Birthday Kurt King @ Hamburger Mary’s
Happy Birthday Bradley Nelson @ Bradley’s on 7th
New Fashions Rolling in at MC Film
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Opening of Home for Stageworks Theatre
8-11-11, What a GREAT Day for Tampa!!!! After 30 years, 10+ locations Stageworks Theatre opens in it’s first permanent location!!! With all the flair of a Broadway Opening, guests were treated to the very first performance in “The Stageworks Theatre Grand” new home in Channelside District. The big star of the show is theatre founder, Anna Brennen,, the heart and soul of Stageworks. Her imaginative persistent vision enabled a new visual art facility for Tampa’s growing multi-art scene. Mark & Carrie were proud to be a part of the ribbon cutting ceremonies and even had our names on several of the past performed play posters we co-sponsored during the last 20 years! Tampa councilman Frank Reddick presented Stageworks with a check for $125,000 to help in the final details from the Channelside CRA fund. Congratulations to Stageworks!!!! You did it!!!!
LGBTA Democratic Causas @ The Blue Dog Bistro
"Farmageddon Documentary" @ The Roosevelt 2.0
Not one, not two but three sold out shows for the movie, “Farmageddon Documentary!” The film was produced to show the escalating fight for food rights in America. In attendance was revolutionary filmmaker, Ellen Michels who spoke about the new urban food teeder todder government approach to the troubled relationship with independent farmers and how it is limiting our food choices and our rights as consumers.
Read more: http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/aug/15/farmegeddon-is-coming-to-ojai-3939/#ixzz1VDGKzBdb
Read more: http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/aug/15/farmegeddon-is-coming-to-ojai-3939/#ixzz1VDGKzBdb
Way to go Roosevelt!!! In the space behind the Roosevelt 2.0, a community sustainable green multi-flex facility, was an Urban farm exhibit featuring natural foods, honey, organic seeds, bee hiving, land composting & more. Bringing in over 1,000+ people this event was a big success!