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“The Funny Thing Is, I Still Love This Place” opens next week

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Mark Leib’s World Premiere opens at Stageworks Theatre next week!

The Funny Thing Is, I Still Love This Place opens Sept. 11th!

The Funny Thing Is, I Still Love This Place is about Vanna, a young woman who decides to marry a poor poet who works at a used bookstore. When Vanna’s wealthy parents find out about the match, they determine to stop the marriage – and they enlist a rich friend’s son to seduce Vanna back to her senses. Can true love survive an onslaught of consumer goods, foreign vacations, and unlimited electronics? Mark E. Leib’s comedy is about life in contemporary commodity¬obsessed America, and about the chance that higher ideals have in the Ultimate Marketplace. Newsweek called Leib “a writer of slicing wit and intellectual velocity.” The Funny Thing Is, I Still Love This Place is a play that every American will understand – and the best news is, it’s very funny. Click here for tickets!
Stageworks loves supporting new and local work!

Mark E. Leib’s plays and adaptations have been produced at the Players Theatre in Greenwich Village (Art People), the Manhattan Punch Line (Terry by Terry), the American Repertory Theatre (Terry by Terry, The Marriage of Figaro, and Platonov) and at the Edinburgh and Singapore Theatre Festivals and elsewhere. In addition to writing plays and short stories, Leib is theatre critic for the alternative newspaper Creative Loafing in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. Before joining the staff of Creative Loafing, Leib was named by that newspaper as the “Best Playwright” in the Tampa Bay area. Leib was the first playwriting lecturer at the Institute for Advanced Theatre Study at Harvard University in 1989¬90, and now teaches playwriting, fiction, and screenwriting at the University of South Florida and Eckerd College. Leib is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama, where he won the CBS Foundation Prize in Playwriting.

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Ybor Parking Garage
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Jimmy Johns Ybor
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HOT Wax
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Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn & Vince Pardo @  Carne’s


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HOT Wax


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Mathieu & Tea Cup
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Bradley’s on 7th

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Centro Cantina


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Hamburger Mary’s 

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Steam Fridays

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The Ybor City Saturday Market

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Ybor Wine Bar

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GaYBOR-Ybor City 




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Dishing with Mark and Carrie 9-3-15

Tampa PRIDE 2016 Launch Party
The 2016 Tampa PRIDE Flags are Here!!!
LGBT Community Day Game with The  Buc’s
Order your tickets TODAY.
 Be sure to click the Tampa PRIDE Box.
Labor Day Weekend MUST DO Events
Everybody Knows that Thursday, Friday & Saturday are going to be “OFF The Chain FUN” Everywhere!!!
Sunday THE Place To Be is GaYBOR!!!!
Hamburger Mary’s
Brunch, Drag Show, SHAZAM PARTY
Starting at 11:00 AM Brunch At Hamburger Mary’s. Show Time is 1:30 PM
The Famous SHAZAM PARTY
on the Balcony with Tea Cup starting at 11AM.
Bradley’s on 7th
Doors open early on Sunday with Show times at 11:30 & 1:15AM
Tampa PRIDE BINGO 5:30 @ Hamburger Mary’s
The Road to Miss USofA 8PM @ Hamburger Mary’s
STEAM GLOW PARTY
The Ybor Wine Bar
Stop by for a relaxing glass or take a “Wine Flight”
Ybor City Mgr Vince Pardo Retires with Greatness
    A very popular person and go to person in historic Ybor City is the Ybor City Development Corp, City of Tampa Manager, Vince Pardo. After 16 years at the helm of overseeing community disputes, business relocations, residential expansion, creating fun or just wanting to voice an opinion about the goings on in Ybor City, Vince is the man to see.
    After a 30 year long stint in local Hillsborough County government services he then became mgr of  YCDC. Vince attended weekly city meetings and regional conferences.
We were immediately introduced when we were opening a new location in Ybor City along with the old SunCoast Resort in the spring of 2007. Very happy, smiling and welcoming personality Vince had an interest in us opening a new gift store in his controlled district. What he didn’t realize there was going to be a lot more to deal with besides Mark & Carrie. We welcomed all of our GLBT friends to come and invest in Ybor City as their were 40 empty storefront spaces along 7th Ave. The ripple effect happened and a large number of new GLBT  bars, stores and non profits were taking up the open invitation. We introduced everyone to Vince to help share our new imaginative direction of GLBT re-branding for the older cigar making district. This also helped Vince in filling the empty spacesand fill the graffiti ‘d stores in the small district. With positive growth we founded of a new GLBT epicenter, GaYBOR District Coalition.  Vince attended every meeting from start up to holiday ventures. The new GaYBOR/ historic Ybor City had a positive growth both in businesses and residential living with lower local crime statistics. This while the depression hit hard financially other areas of Tampa,
    Vince is well admired by the local community and also the Tampa Bay GLBT community. He put things in perspective. He did not show prejudice in the districts challenging diversified interest but an honesty of local townboy opinion.
    Vince worked under 3 Tampa Mayors, Mayor Dick Greco, Mayor Pam Iorio and present Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn. He has seen the vibrating fabric of historic Ybor City change that like a chameleon.
    The great farewell at Carne’s Chop House had hundreds of well wishers from all areas of government. Atop the old Muvico Theaters classic signage on top of Centro Ybor was a huge picture of Vince on the 20 ft by 20 ft banner.
    With that we say Kudos and praise to the avid Sicilian winemaker directior and to a great long healthy retirement.
Long ashes to you!
Our Favorite Vince clip….
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A bonus is BREAKFAST & DINNER DAILY is included. While in Seefeld you enjoy a complimentary tour to the world famous MUNICH OKTOBERFEST Gay Day. You visit the Braursol Tent (just one of 14 brewer tents at Oktoberfest) that is famous for its GAY DAY event celebrated by the gay community from around the world. Finally, complimentary transfers are included at the end of the trip to Munich Airport. This is a DREAM of an experience that combines the best of a deluxe DANUBE RIVER CRUISE, the Austrian Alps, and Munich Gay Oktoberfest. It is a not to be missed experience!

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Drag Stars At Sea – Europe ALL STARS
Cruising with the Queen
8 Days From $799
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ALandCHUCK.travel – Atlantis Event – LA to Mexico Halloween Cruise

We’re taking our popular Mexico cruise to the stunning 2400-guest Norwegian Jewel for the ultimate Halloween celebration sailing the azure seas of the Pacific. Fresh from a multi-million dollar upgrade, Jewel features a stunning central pool deck, with incredible open spaces for dancing under the sun and stars. You’ll love her innovative modern look, enticing restaurants, full-service spa, and spectacular performance venues.

Explore the Pacific’s most alluring beaches and cities, including a late-night stay in gay-friendly Puerto Vallarta with plenty of time to enjoy the city’s incomparable nightlife and beach culture. Dive, fish, or snorkel in beautiful Cabo San Lucas, or head out to explore a nearby uninhabited beach. And discover the best of authentic Mexico in the charming city of Mazatlan, a remarkable beachfront metropolis.

There’s plenty of time to experience it all, plus three relaxing days at sea to enjoy all that Atlantis has to offer.

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LA to Mexico Halloween Cruise
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ALandCHUCK.travel – Drag Stars At Sea North America
Cruise with Bianca Del Rio & RuPaul’s Drag Stars from all 7 Seasons!

Join Us for the 5th Installment of Drag Stars At Sea North America aboard the Amazing Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas sailing from the MOVIE SET of the film ‘Pirates of the Caribbean” San Juan, Puerto Rico to St Thomas. This incredible cruise experience will feature optional tours, Best of all, Drag Stars At Sea “Pirates Of The Caribbean” includes the largest gathering of Drag Stars in San Juan’s history, fantastic shows, incredible theme parties, unique and exclusive shore excursions, and many other special activities to make this a vacation of a lifetime!

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Drag Stars At Sea North America
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ALandCHUCK.travel – Gay China & Best Of Yangtze River Cruise

TONGZHI” means Gay in Chinese! ALandCHUCK.travel “TONGZHI” Yangtze River Cruise & Best of China is the most AMAZING Yangtze River cruise available. This ESCORTED trip featuring the Gay Culture of China! Sail on the deluxe Victoria Cruises for this wonderful FULL RIVER Cruise Tour of China from just $1999 featuring low cost airfare from just $999!

Fly to Beijing for a leisurely 4 day stay with complete sightseeing of Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Forbidden City, Summer Palace and more. Next fly to Yichang and board your Victoria Cruise in Yichang for a 5 day cruise from Yichang to Chongqing that includes ALL the major gorges of the Yangtze. As a BONUS you will participate in SPECIAL ALandCHUCK.travel shore excursions with our “TONGZHI” group… absolutely FREE! INCREDIBLE VALUE! Finally fly to Shanghai and enjoy 4 days with sightseeing. You can even add a 5 day BEST OF HONG KONG Post Tour for just $799 that includes FREE AIR. This is a unique YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE so we recommend you act fast.

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Gay Yangtze & Best Of China River Cruise
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ALandCHUCK.travel – OUR NEW Gay Taste Of Italy Tour

Join us on the most AMAZING Italy ESCORTED TRIP we have ever created. You will join us on this One in a life time 18 day tour from just $2299 or just $127 a day. This includes ALL taxes & fees! LOWCOST roundtrip AIR to Rome and from Venice from just $999!  INCREDIBLE VALUE!  Your tour will include a leisurely 4 night stay in ALL the major centers of Italy including Rome; South Italy’s Sorrento, Amalfi Coast & Pompeii; Tuscany; and legendary Venice.

You can even add an 8 day Best of Sicily By Romantic Train Optional Tour for just $899. ThisONCE IN A LIETIME TRIP will allow you to see all the best parts of Italy in just one trip!This trip is ESCORTED and your Italian expert will be with you from start to finish.  Combine this will all of your sightseeing, BREAKFAST & DINNER DAILY, first class hotels, all transportation and you have the makings of a TRIP OF A LIFETIME!

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ALandCHUCK.travel – Gay Sydney Mardi Gras & Best of Australia

Sydney Gay Mardi Gras is one of Australia’s most famous and well-loved events, bringing thousands of visitors to Sydney from around the world to join in the celebrations. It captures the imagination of Australia’s LGBT and mainstream communities, taking over the city for weeks on end, culminating in one of the world’s greatest parades: a colorful and dazzling night of pride, celebration and self-expression.

This ESCORTED trip is unique in the world combining so many wonderful opportunities to play and party with tours, sightseeing and even an Australia & New Zealand cruise. Our 8 day experience is just $999 and features your choice of great accommodations, Sydney unlimited sightseeing, a special “Priscilla Queen of the Desert” Gay Pub Crawl and sightseeing, The world famous Mardi Gras Parade, Special VIP guest admission to some of the best parties on the planet and so much more. BEST OF ALL… your trip is a great value with special air from North America from just $999 roundtrip! You can even add a complete experience of Australia including Melbourne, Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef for 7 days for $999 (including all intra-Australia airfare) or an incredible 12 day Royal Caribbean cruise to Australia & New Zealand for just $999. Space for this incredible ALandCHUCK.travel is limited so we recommend you act fast.

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ALandCHUCK.travel – Bimini Halloween Cruise
THE WORLD’S FIRST CRUISE DESTINATION AND LAND RESORT IN ONE !

The Lost City of Atlantis is REDISCOVERED! ALandChuck.travel is PROUD to announce our GAY HALLOWEEN CRUISE to “The Lost City Of Atlantis” so space is TOTALLY first come first available. This is the ONLY Gay Charter Cruise to the Luxury Resort Island of Bimini aboard the Resorts World Bimini Cruise Ship to Resorts World Hilton Casino Resort.

Sail from Miami at 7 pm on Friday, October 30 and spend two full days in Bimini, and be back on SUNDAY !! BEST OF ALL, you can have cruise ship cabins or stay in the new 750-acre HILTON at RESORTS WORLD BIMINI CASINO RESORT. You get all the facilities of BOTH the ship and the resort. 9 ALandCHUCK.travel parties and events including ALL HALLOWS EVE Saturday Night are included. PLUS a 7 pm sailing with 10 pm arrival in Miami on Sunday makes this the PERFECT weekend experience. And did we mention it is from just $169? Amazing. ALL to celebrate our new ALandCHUCK.travel office opening in Wilton Manors this fall. The only down side to this incredible vacation is that space is extremely limited… better hurry… before it’s gone.

THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE YOU CAN’T GET ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD !

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Tampa’s Mardi Gras – GAYbor Gasparilla Pirate Invasion
Icludes First Class Hotel, Transportation, Private Parties, Taxes, Fees & More

Florida’s Mardi Gras is a great experience for GAY AMERICA as you enjoy “The Pillage & Plunder” of GASPARILLA INVASION. This amazing weekend includes VIP experiences exclusively with ALandCHUCK.travel that include (walking distance accommodations) in Tampa’s GAYbor District in historic Ybor City.

You participate in VIP admission & open bar parties at GAYbor’s most amazing Gasparilla Events; a fantastic VIP Dinner & Show at one of America’s BEST Hamburger Mary’s; and VIP Reserved Seats for the world famous GASPARILLA INVASION PARADE that includes more than 50 Krewe’s, amazing bands, floats and so much more!

You can combine your TAMPA’S GAY MARDI GRAS weekend with outstanding cruises including 10 days aboard Royal Caribbean’s VISION OF THE SEAS or 6 days aboard Royal Caribbean’s BRILLIANCE OF THE SEAS or 8 days aboard NCL’s Norwegian Star. This is an amazing experience and available in the United States EXCLUSIVELY from ALandCHUCK.travel.

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Tampa’s Mardi Gras
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6 Day Bahamas from Jacksonville to Nassau & Freeport from $329, 6 Day Western Caribbean from Tampa to Cozumel & Grand Cayman from $249, 5 Day New Orleans & Cozumel from $339 and more!
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Get away this Autumn with special pricing to the Mediterranean. Book by September 10, 2015 and receive four offers valued up to $1700 including FREE Signature Beverage Package, FREE Pinnacle Grill Dinner, 50% Reduced Deposit and Reduced Fares for 3rd & 4th guests. Book a suite and receive $300 Onboard Credit and FREE Canaletto Dinner!
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City Side Lounge
Artist Reception
CARL KNICKERBOCKER
August 17 – Sept 24th at HCC Ybor Campus

Carl Knickerbocker lives in Oviedo. It is within the I-4 sphere of influence in a region referred to as Middle Florida. His large paintings and video art puppet shorts reflect, to a degree, that geographic identity and a broader examination of the individual in a complicated, contemporary America. The rampant and reckless development of Florida is fodder for his work. The artist calls his style of work Suburban Primitive.

 

Performing Arts Building, Palm Ave & 15th Street, Ybor City

 

Gallery hours: Mon & Weds-Fri 10am-4pm; Tues  Noon-7pm   Free

 

ckossar@hccfl.edu  www.hccfl.edu/yborgallery   813.253.7674

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You Just Can Not make This Up.

This week we were sharing hurricane stories. A good friend of our told us this one. OMG!!!!  After Hurricane Andrew hit Florida the storm then made landfall into Mississippi as a tropical storm. Our friend had his colonoscopy scheduled for that day. The hospital assured him it would be OK. The procedure started (back then the Doctors used large hose like tubes).  Just as they started the storm hit and the power went out. There he was on the table all attached up. The Doctors said “Don’t worry we have back up generators and they will come back on in a couple minutes.” Our friend said that was the longest 3 minutes of his life!!! LOL