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Jonathan Jump
There is a reason Jonathan’s last name is “Jump”. Visit The Honey Pot or G.BAR to see Jonathan dance & you will see why!
From the MC Film Mail Bag…
Active Gay Military Group Holding Convention
A group of actively serving gay, lesbian and bisexual military personnel is planning its first convention this fall in Las Vegas in what may be another sign that the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy’s days are roup hambered. By scheduling its Armed Forces Leadership Summit for October 13-16 in the city with the slogan, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” OutServe, an underground network of more than 3,000 gay troops, appears to be thumbing its nose at the 17-year-old rule that bars gays from openly serving and has led to the discharge of more than 14,500 military personnel.
Catholic Charities in Rockford End Foster Care, Adoptions Over Gay Rights
Rather than allow unmarried people or same-sex couples to adopt or foster children, Catholic Charities of Rockford, Illinois announced Thursday that they would stop providing foster care services. The move comes after months of drama in Springfield over an amendment to the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Unions Act, which goes into effect June 1. The law says that if an agency receives state money, it cannot discriminate against same-sex couples, and must treat people in civil unions as it would treat married couples. www.Biggaynews.com
Bloomberg Urges Conservatives to Back Marriage Equality
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg laid out his case for granting same-sex couples the right to marry in a speech this week at the Cooper Union, calling New York “the freest city in the freest country in the world,” and urging the state’s legislators to continue that tradition by siding with those who favor LGBT equality. Bloomberg specifically called on conservatives to support a marriage equality bill. Marriage is “a contract, a legal bond, between two adults who vow to support one another, in sickness and in health,” said Bloomberg.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg laid out his case for granting same-sex couples the right to marry in a speech this week at the Cooper Union, calling New York “the freest city in the freest country in the world,” and urging the state’s legislators to continue that tradition by siding with those who favor LGBT equality. Bloomberg specifically called on conservatives to support a marriage equality bill. Marriage is “a contract, a legal bond, between two adults who vow to support one another, in sickness and in health,” said Bloomberg.
Poll Shows Record Support for Gay, Lesbian relations
A Gallup poll has found 64% of American adults say same-sex relations should be legal, the highest level of support ever recorded by the organization. The same poll found 53% of respondents support legal marriage for same-sex couples.
A Gallup poll has found 64% of American adults say same-sex relations should be legal, the highest level of support ever recorded by the organization. The same poll found 53% of respondents support legal marriage for same-sex couples.
This weeks Dishing with Mark & Carrie
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Dishing with Mark & Carrie 5-25-11
News from GaYBOR
If you blink you will miss so much in GaYBOR District!!!!! Just announced this week a new Dance Studio is opening soon. There will also be rental office spaces available for LGBT non profits. A HUGE Foam Party in now planned for after the St. Pete Pride Parade in GaYBOR… more details coming soon. How fun!!! GaYBOR Days 2011 is full speed ahead. Starting June 30th with the 7th Ave Health & Wellness Fair, Harvey Milk Tribute Movie, Bar Crawl, Huge Top Liner Concert, Music Festival and Miss GaYBOR Pageant. GaYBOR is offering fundraiser opportunities to non profits this year. A Big casting call has just gone out to all the wonderful local talent too. The big parking lot on 7th Ave & 15th Street next to G.BAR is undergoing a wonderful makeover this week. New Trees, landscaping & lots of asphalt. Local Ybor think tank artist, David Audett has done it again!The Cuban Sandwich Show is the talk of the artist community. This 4 week show will be all over historic Ybor City, Tampa and the GaYBOR District & has everybody in a buzz. www.cubansandwichshow.com Remember No mayo!
Times a Changing
On Monday, 5/23/11 Streetcars (Charlie’s) Restaurant & Bar closed.
The space is now available
FMI contact Manny @ 813.810.1515 ybormanny@yahoo.com
People R Talking
Hillsborough County Commissioner Mark Sharpe will be having a Town Hall Meeting at King Corona in Ybor City. Friday May 27th 9am. Una Voce, Tampa’s Gay Men’s Choral Group is having their summer concert “Oh What a Night”, June 17th & 18th. Always a sold out crowd. Also Una Voce sang for new Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn’s installation ceremonies. Tampa Bay Rules, a Leather/Fetish Brotherhood, has a benefit at Chelsea Lounge, June 19th 2 – 6 pm. tbrulesz@gmail.com . Metro Wellness & Community Centers is starting a METRO Youth Discussion Group led by Dr Andrew Schmidt starting June 14th, 5:30-7pm.
NEW at MC FILM
Your PRIDE store & so much more….
Calling all Entertainers & Talent
Interested in performing at GaYBOR Days 2011
Mark & Carrie Nephew of the Week
Vic
IS HE OR ISN’T HE?
All we know for sure is that Vic is very proud of his crotch rocket & bartends at The Liquid loung!!!
The Liquid Lounge
The Hottest, Newest, Little Club in GaYBOR
The excitement levels & fun can not be measured at the Liquid Lounge. With beautiful dancers & impressive performers. You just never know what you will find here. On Monday Night channel 32 was here filming the performers. See you at the Liquid Lounge!
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Thursday at The Liquid Lounge
Fridays at Hamburger Mary’s