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Dishing with Mark & Carrie 10-11-2012

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NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO VISIT HISTORIC YBOR CITY
Dishing with Mark & Carrie
10-11-2012

Mark’s Surprise Birthday Party

A Huge Thank You for the surprise Party! How did you all keep this from me???? This Saturday Night after Hamburger Mary’s,  I will be at Bradley’s on 7th & G.BAR.  Please join me for a Crazy Saturday Night!!!

(((HUGS))) Tea Cup aka Mark
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EL GOYA Reunion
    Friday night was an El Goya Reunion Party and brought back great memories of days past. Bradley’s on 7th was the host to the 30 year old kindling. Hosted by Joey Brooks and a cast of performing entertainers that haven’t performed in years. Attending and performing were some of the Ybor City’s Golden Days Drag stars. The numbers and outrageous outfits were spectacular. Bobbie Lake, Melanie Minyon, Gilda Golden and Joey Brooks. The place was packed with memory hounds, well wishers and renewed friendship seekers. Also was longtime area favorite Drag Star, “Hey Everybody” Stephanie Shippae.
    Memories of the 1980’s days of the very popular gay bar were portrayed by the smiles, talents and friendships that people developed. This was a very visual exciting youthful gay bar that many found out and acted upon their true inner feelings and found a comfort zone.
    “Straight or gay, El Goya was a very popular place to take visiting dignitaries to.” said former Tampa Mayor Dick Greco. ” Most people had never even seen a real drag show and it was a very interesting place to take our city’s VIP visiting guests. I loved it. And so did the guests.”
    “Mayor Dick Greco had a reserved table in the front of the stage whenever he wanted it.” commented reunion host Joey Brooks.
    Ybor City’s famous El Goya closed in late 1980’s changed to Tracks and then Pleasure Dome and now Czar.
“It was so unique back then in Ybor City that it was one of 2 businesses that stayed open after dark, the Columbian Restaurant and El Goya. “ said Horst Glamsh, a lifelong Tampa Bay resident, bartender and El Goya Bar frequenter.
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GaYBOR District Coalition Meeting
This Friday, 10,12
4PM @
The Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor
Special Guest Speakers:
Preston Rudie, WTSP TV News Anchor
Sally Phillips, Florida GLBTA Dem. Committee woman
Everyone is invited and welcome to attend!
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People are Talking
NEW, NEW, NEW
    Was Sir Michael Phillips ‘Mick’ Jagger’s son caught in GaYBOR??? He was spotted at MC Film & Steam Fridays. The murdered trees of Ybor saga is stretching on and on. After the Tampa City Parks Dept. admitted they did follow the rules, The Tampa City Council demanded answers at the last council meeting.
     “When Council m,embers get 100’s of calls about the tree cuttings in Ybor City, there needs to be a full explanation.” stated Councilman Frank Redddick. They have now stopped everything and are asking the  Barrio Latino Commission (Ybor City’s Historic Preservation Council) for permission to cut down the 110+ trees. Just makes you want to say WTF!!! SHAME SHAME SHAME!!! New in GaYBOR/Ybor City the rickshaws are back! Owner of one of the bikes, Keith, who had his Ybor City peddler pedestrian bicycle stolen was found after 2 years. It was discovered unassembled but was nicely painted…blue.
    NEW… WHO ARE THE Shadow-Men of GaYBOR??? This dynamic duel are spotted on Saturday Nights From Hamburger Mary’s to Bradley’s – G.BAR to other YC clubs. Covered from head to toe in vibrant spandex fabric. I have actually seen them drinking beer thru the cloth covering their faces. Who ever they are WE LOVE IT!!! 
     A surprise retirement party was held for retiring Tampa Police Major Gerald Honeywell. Being a guest celebrity on a float with other Tampa Police officers heading to Middleton H.S. for  his special dedication. He has been a great positive presence as a well as a very liked leader in protecting East Tampa and Ybor City. Good Luck Major Honeywell!
    Be sure to stop by the Stone Soup Company not only for great food but great music too. There are bands there every weekend now. NEW at Hamburger Mary’s every Saturday Night you will find the talents of the outrageous Miss Alica Markstone! Every Tuesday Night there is a new naughty BINGO starring Miss Alica Markstone too. NEW Diva bartender, Ybor Mama is now at Bradley’s on 7th. NEW at the Ybor Social. The doors are now opening at 9PM for the Best College Night in Tampa! NOT NEW, NOT NEW, (thank Goodness they are our friends) but FABULOUS FABULOUS, the Twat Sisters were caught at Steam,G.BAR & Bradley’s LOL LOL
    NEW Now open in the Channelside District is Lucky Sundays @  AJA every Sunday at 9PM.  NEW NEW Check out the facebook tip of the week below. The Ybor City Wine Bar is opening soon!
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The Facebook Tip of the Week!!!
Miss Jayme is opening the “Ybor City Wine Bar” in Centro Ybor in December. Our HOT TIP is to become her facebook friend TODAY so you don’t miss out on the VIP Parties!!! This will be the talk of our community.
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Pro Boxer Orlando Cruz Proudly Gay
The WBO Featherweight boxer, Orlando Cruz announced himself as a “Proud Gay Man.” Cruz, 31, from Puerto Rico said, ” he wants to be the best role model to kids who might look into boxing as a sport and a professional career.” He is also the first fighter to come out openly gay!
    Nationally # 4 ranked in the featherweight class by the World Boxing Organization.
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You Can Not make This Stuff Up!!
        What’s in That Box?!?!?!?
    A unusually group of people were in the gay club. They were straight, Lesbian & Gay. The group was in a big party mood. On the corner of their table was a metal box. During the drag show there were all putting money on to of the box as tips for the drag performers.
    Finally Esme couldn’t take it any more and asked “What’s up with this box?” They explained that their 2 favorite lesbian aunts had passed away. The ashes of both of the aunts were in the box. The Aunties LOVED drag shows so…. There Gay & Straight families decide to take the Aunties on a trip from Atlanta to Tampa onto New Orleans to see drag shows. After the show we told Esme that she really knocked them dead tonight!!!
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GaYBOR Member of the Week
    Row Boat Mediterranean Cuisine / R Bar have been great supporters of GaYBOR District. The gyros and special daily ‘Mediterranean Dish of the Day’ are really scrumptious. And recently the owners, Jad & Jordan have opened an Ybor fun getaway bar called, R Bar! The restaurant makes daily the great deserts including Bakalava, besides the Greek salads, Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaf) appetizers, Turkish Coffee and yes, the Gyros, Kabobs and Falafel!
    Their very special event is coming October 18th at 5PM. Their Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting with Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn and local leaders celebrating the newly opened establishments to GaYBOR /Ybor City. Located on the corner opposite MC FILM at 8th Ave and 15th Street. Everyone is invited to help celebrate.
Welcome to GaYBOR / Ybor City. facebook/ Rowboat
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Mark & Carrie’s Nephew/Niece of the Week
    Kathryn Nevets
    One of the jewels in the crown tiara of the GaYBOR Drag Community, Miss Kathryn is truly a shining star. She also performs a very convincing Kathy Griffin! From comedy to super star glam Kathryn is outstanding in all!. Be sure to see her every Friday Night at Hamburger Mary’s and a cast member with Amy Demilo, Daphne Ferraro and ChiChi Lalique at 8:30 and 10:30
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Obituary Marc Zolkowski
 A Memorial Service fo Marc was on for Thursday, October 4th at 6pm at the South Tampa (MacDill) Boze & Curry Funeral Home, with a gathering afterwards at the Chelsea Bar located at 1502 N Florida Avenue. A memorial fund has been established at Wells Fargo under Marc’s name to help defray the costs of the memorial should you wish to make a donation. Marc & partner Bill are owners of  http://www.metro-tampa.com/
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Little Mick Jagger caught@ Steam
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WHO ARE THE Shadow-men of GaYBOR???
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I Miss my Trees
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How much are those bois in the window?
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Ride a rickshaw
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Music at Stonesoup Company
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Naughty Twat Sisters
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Caught @ Steam Fridays
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Caught @ G.BAR
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Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
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Caught @ Hamburger Mary’s
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Caught @The Social
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Caught @ MC Film
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HOTspots Magazine
Caught @ GaYBOR/Ybor City

From the MC Film Mail Bag

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Candidate for Ala. High Court Slams Marriage Rights, LGBT Equality
    Roy Moore, the former chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court and a candidate to regain the post, told a Tea Party rally that marriage rights for same-sex couples will cause “the ultimate destruction of our country.” “We can’t keep disparaging our military and promoting things like same-sex marriage, LGBT. To hear the president of the United States say that we are promoting LGBT. Let’s think about what that is: lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered rights,” Moore told the crowd. Moore was removed as chief justice in 2003 when he refused to comply with a court order banning a monument displaying the Ten Commandments in the state judicial building.
Record Number of Out Candidates Running For Congress
    Nine openly gay, lesbian and bisexual candidates are major party nominees for Congress this year, a new record that could see the LGBT community with more of its own on Capitol Hill than ever before. The candidates say anti-gay politicking so far hasn’t been an issue in their races, and one openly gay Republican candidate says he’s been welcomed by party leaders. “As for issues of equality, you’ll never have true equality until you have advocates on both sides of the aisle,” said Richard Tisei, the GOP nominee for a House seat in Massachusetts. Two of the nine are incumbents seeking re-election to the House, while one incumbent House member, Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., is seeking a Senate seat.
Autumn is SOUP TIME!
Send us your favorite recipes for “Dishing” dishingmcfilm@aol.com
Fresh Tomato Basil Bisque

Ingredients
3 large local tomatoes, diced
1 cup of vidalia onion, diced
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
32 oz chicken stock
1/2 tsp salt
pinch of red pepper
parmesan cheese for topping

Directions

    In a large sauce pot heat 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil over medium-low heat. Brown the onions until they begin to become translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Add the chicken stock, tomatoes and basil. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer for about 30 minutes. Serve warm with parmesan cheese. Make a double batch so you’ll be sure to have leftovers and store them in Ziploc bags in your freezer!

From the MC Film Mail Bag

A N N O U N C E M E N T
Celebrate Baseball!
When:
Thursday October 18, 2012
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Add to my calendar


Where:

Ybor City Museum State Park
1818 E. 9th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605

Driving Directions
Please join us for the opening celebration for our new exhibit, Béisbol: Tampa’s Love of the Game, which commemorates the 125-year history of Tampa’s infatuation with baseball.

Enjoy baseball-inspired food and beverages, music, surprise guests, and more in the Museum Garden. Wear your favorite team attire and test your pitching skills. TVs will be available so you can watch the playoffs.

Please click below more more information or to purchase tickets.
Get more information
Purchase Tickets Now!
I can’t make it
Visit www.ybormuseum.org/events-a-program or email baseball@ybormuseum.org for more information.
We look forward to seeing you at our exhibit opening.
Sincerely,
Chantal Hevia, President
Ybor City Museum Society

P.S. Click here for more information regarding Kids and Family Day on Saturday, October 20th.
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Subject: For Immediate Release: Romance Novelist Featured in Courageous Art Benefit

Media Contact – msshiver@gmail.com, (813) 505-8802

Tampa, Florida

 

     Romance Novelist Featured in Courageous Art Benefit

Romance novelist Mackenzie Crown recently released her memoir on her battle with breast cancer. Mackenzie, her younger sister and her first cousin were all diagnosed with varying stages of breast cancer within two months of each other, devastating her family and bringing to the forefront the precious gift of this thing we call life. “Where Would You Like Your Nipple?”, a comedic survival guide of hope, is a light hearted embrace of a sobering subject. The author’s wit serves as salve for those who are taking the same frightful journey.

 

Mackenzie will be doing a book signing on Oct 13th in conjunction with The West Tampa Center for the Arts event “Pink”, a benefit for the local non-profit, Faces of Courage. In addition to the release of Mackenzie’s book, “Pink” will feature the female form celebrated by some of the bay area’s most renowned artists including Lisa Scholder, whose work has included body painting adornments on breast cancer survivors since 2009.

 

“Her work was a natural fit”, says Moira Shiver of Lisa’s work, “for both this art show and for the cover of Mackenzie’s book.” Moira is an art consultant and the Art Director for the WTCA and arranged for these two artists to meet and collaborate for the cover of Mackenzie’s book and for the breast cancer benefit “Pink”.

 

This event will also feature an art scavenger hunt, live “survivor” body art painting, book sales and a live art auction of donated works. Books are available for purchase for $10.00 at the event.

Show Dates and Times: $5.00 General Admission ($15.00 includes Admission and Art Hunt)

Saturday, October 13, 2012, 6 – 10 PM

Scavenger Hunt 7:00 PM

Book Signing 8:00 – 9:00 PM

Art Auction 9:00 PM

West Tampa Center for the Arts

1906 N Armenia Avenue

Tampa, FL 33607

 

Faces of Courage is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides day outing and traditional weekend camps for women, children and families touched by cancer and blood disorders. All programs provided by Faces of Courage are made available at no cost to the participants. Faces of Courage has hosted over 4,000 families since 2004. Donations and fundraisers such as this are their primary means of support. For more information please check out their website at www.Facesofcourage.org .

Motto: Cancer is Serious, Camp is Serious FUN!!!

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EL GOYA Reunion

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    Friday night was an El Goya Reunion Party and brought back great memories of days past. Bradley’s on 7th was the host to the 30 year old kindling. Hosted by Joey Brooks and a cast of performing entertainers that haven’t performed in years. Attending and performing were some of the Ybor City’s Golden Days Drag stars. The numbers and outrageous outfits were spectacular. Bobbie Lake, Melanie Minyon, Gilda Golden and Joey Brooks. The place was packed with memory hounds, well wishers and renewed friendship seekers. Also was longtime area favorite Drag Star, “Hey Everybody” Stephanie Shippae.
    Memories of the 1980’s days of the very popular gay bar were portrayed by the smiles, talents and friendships that people developed. This was a very visual exciting youthful gay bar that many found out and acted upon their true inner feelings and found a comfort zone.
    “Straight or gay, El Goya was a very popular place to take visiting dignitaries to.” said former Tampa Mayor Dick Greco. ” Most people had never even seen a real drag show and it was a very interesting place to take our city’s VIP visiting guests. I loved it. And so did the guests.”
    “Mayor Dick Greco had a reserved table in the front of the stage whenever he wanted it.” commented reunion host Joey Brooks.
    Ybor City’s famous El Goya closed in late 1980’s changed to Tracks and then Pleasure Dome and now Czar.
“It was so unique back then in Ybor City that it was one of 2 businesses that stayed open after dark, the Columbian Restaurant and El Goya. “ said Horst Glamsh, a lifelong Tampa Bay resident, bartender and El Goya Bar frequenter.

Dishing with Mark & Carrie 7/25/2012

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The Must Do Events this Week
Be sure to eat your Wheaties this week!!!
TONIGHT
Tonight at Mary’s  play BINGO for the family of Ryan Michael Fujiki-Hastings. After his tragic accident, he leaves behind a wife and new daughter.. Come play and support and celebrate Ryan!!
 
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Wednesday
This Wednesday is the awesome Bingo Night at Hamburger Mary’s to raise money for the “Holiday Spirit in Ybor City”. There will be ten bingo games each with prizes for winners worth over $250 or more! Along with that they are raffling off the infamous Wheel Barrell Full of Booze with over 75 variety liquor bottles! Make sure to call and reserve your table for this amazing event 241-MARY!!!
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Thursday
Named the Top Restaurant in Tampa Bay by Trip Advisor, The Laughing Cat Restaurant has a secret.  Did you know that weekdays there is an out of this world Fantastic luncheon buffet??? Thursday is the unofficial GaYBOR members day. 11:30AM to 2:30 PM you just never know who will stop by.  See you there this Thursday!!
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Friday
El Goya Reunion Party at Bradley’s on 7th
Miss Gilda Golden will be there with her new book “Life Outside the Line”

 

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Saturday
Come Out With Pride
Orlando Gay Pride Celebration
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Sunday
Grand Opening of
Lucky Sundays @ AJA
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FOAM Parties GaYBOR Style
    Not one but 2 Wild Foam parties this past week in GaYBOR. Saturday night Tease Saturday @ the Honey Pot packed the foam with wild party girls!!! Sunday @ Barbarella’s the foam was the biggest we have every seen! At times it was reaching the second floor 20 feet up!!!! Then at another point the foam almost over took DJ Kuhmeleon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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New at Hamburger Mary’s
    1st there was a new chef. Now there is a new menu at Hamburger Mary’s. For people like us who love to just order appeteasers you are going to love ht new additions. Dirty Bag-O-Chips, Italian Stallion Flatbeard, Mary’s Pretzel Rods are just a few of the new addition. There are also New Salads, new Hamburgers & Sandwishes too. Under new Special-Tease Entrees you are going to love the Tuscan-Style Chicken, “Muffin Top” meatloaf and the Fantastic Fish & Chips. New at LUNCH is the Mary’s :Pick 2″ Lunch. there are 100’s of fun combinations all for $6.95 & FAST. BINGO is now every Mon, Tue & wed. All ways a good time for a good cause! Sunday FUNdays with New Brunch & Drag Shows. As the sunset the party kicks into high gear with Naughty Drink Special & Guest stars. Life’s a Drag with 2 shows every Friday & Saturday featuring the Hottest local and Divas from across the country. But wait there’s even more. every Friday 7 Saturday night on the Only balcony in Ybor City with a bar you will find the legendary “Tea Cup” behind the bar. See you all at Hamburger Mary’s this week where you can “EAT. DRINK AND BE…MARY!!!!”
Miss Arica Love Sighting….
    You just never know where she will turn up!?!?! She is hosting parties popping bottles at G.BAR Saturdays. Sundays she is busy with Drag Queen Brunch at The Boulevard Grills at 7081 Guld Blvd in St. Pete . The Sunday FunDay continues with Arica at Barbarella’s. COINGRATULATION to Arica & Josh Beadle. Their very popular “Cretan Thursday Party” @ The Ivory Lounge in Sarasota turns 1 years this week!!!
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Register For Upcoming Florida Election By October 9th
    The last day to register to vote in the upcoming Florida General Election is October 9th. The General election is November 6th.
Go to the Supervisor of Elections office in your county to register and get more information on the early voting, mail ballots and absentee ballots.
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Hillsborough County Candidates / Precinct Leaders Summit
Over 100 Hillsborough County Democrats and candidates came together at the West Tampa Library for an informative seminar on local political points of view. Heading up the pep rally was Democratic activist Jacquelyn Beiro. Some of Florida’s top ranking members included Former Florida Governor Democratic candidate Alex Sink, Florida State Representative Janet Cruz, U.S. House of Representatives, District 17 candidate Will Bronson and local Hillsborough County Democrat Precinct Committee Members.
Hot topics were; Voter suppression, Tolls to help organize precincts and district, Identifying leaders precincts/ districts, How to steer volunteers to specific campaigns and organizations and VOTE “NO” on ALL the 11 proposed amendments.
    “Alex spoke and looks so relaxed and informative.” said an East Tampa precinct leader. “She is so polished and down to earth. I think she is more governortorial now than 2 years ago!”
    That was an undertone subtle message observed by all the attendees. She was articulate, calm and very down to earth speaking. It was a very different Alex Sink! Just saying.
    “Did you see Rachael Maddows Show on MSNBC. She held up Hillsborough County ballot with 6 voter pages for the upcoming election.” said Sink. “It is going to be a huge voters headache.”
Florida Rep Janet Cruz said that in a lot of political races Republicans put in ” Nuisance Candidate” with no desire to campaign but just to have their names on the ballot!
    The long list of 11 proposed Florida amendments is long and gibberish in language. What one might think they are voting for could be just the opposite.
That is why we are also saying…. VOTE “NO” on ALL the ballot amendments!
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People R Talking
    Buffalo Wild Wings is coming to Ybor. Chicken Wings, beer and Sports on TV is the success that the new anchor eatery taut. The new chicken bar will be at the corner of 7th Ave and 17th Street ( the old Platforms & Shine Bar). Their success story in 5 years in remarkable. The remodel is happening now and they hope to open in November! www.buffalowildwings.com .
    We are sorry to report that the all so popular diner, Fresh Mouth Restaurant in Centro Ybor closed its doors Sunday night. It had the best burgers and cheese steaks. The other operations associated with Fresh Mouth are still open. JJ’s Cafe and Centro Cantina in Centro Ybor. Look forward to the opening of the new wine bar in Centro Ybor in the old Wear Me Out store. Another new opening digs is opening Sunday nights at AJA in Channelside and called Lucky Sunday !
    A new 70’s night is starting at City Side with new VJ/DJ Greg Anderson. More people have stopped us to tell us of their disappointment in the cutting down of trees in Ybor. Most recently Tampa Tribune columnist, Steve Otto said in his column to stop the murder of trees in Ybor City! Well, Tampa Parks Dept have contracted out to start replacing the 110 cut down trees with new Crape Myrtles on 13th Street by the Noriega Parking Garage. A large group from Bradley’s on 7th charted a bus and are off to Busch Garden’s Howl-O-Scream. It will be a scary transformed terrorizing gruesome night. The fright night experience is weekends thru out October at the amusement park. Hey guys … BOO!
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Tampa Streetcar Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
The TECO Line Streetcar System will be celebrating October 20, its 10th Anniversay Tampa Streetcar Celebration with 10 cent rides ALL Day! Special entertainment will be all along the streetcar line from Downtown Tampa to Ybor City. Bands, performers and a great decade of branding Tampa in celebration. Come early and stay late!
You Can Not make This Stuff Up!!
    “Chocolate Meat Balls”
    We were at this very fancy Gay Holiday Party. There was a very elegant buffet set up with the finest crystals & silver. Then the host announced everybody to the buffet and said “Let the children go first” We looked around & the host was pointing toward us!!! OMG!!! To be fair there were people in their 90’s at the party.
     I was in a very festive mood aka cocktailed. So I put a couple meat balls on my plate. Then turn to talk with somebody when the meat balls rolled off the plate and into the chocolate fondue. Very gracefully I reached for a spoon an scoped the meatballs out of the chocolate. The caterer saw it and his eyes looked like dear in headlights. Wouldn’t you know it the snoopy queen behind me also saw everything.
    He said “Why, I have never thought of dipping meatballs into chocolate.” Then proceed to do it too as then did everybody else in the line behind me. OMG LOL LOL. The next year at the same party there was a huge chaffing dish with meatballs covered in chocolate sauce. You just can not make this up!!!
Mark & Carrie’s Nephew/Niece of the Week
DJ Kuhmeleon Vinny Schram
https://www.facebook.com/kuhmeleon.schram?fref=pb
Baltimore’s #1 REMIX MASTER and most diverse DJ for over 28 years!
The nation’s PREMIERE Horror DJ! We are very lucky to have him now in Tampa Bay!!! Spinning 3-4 nights a week for Florida Entertainment! Besides being a very talented artist Vinny is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet!
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How much is that Hot Guy in the Window?
Oopps… I meant pizza at NY NY
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Crowds Wrapped the Block at Cuban Club.
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Deserts @ the Row Boat
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Welcome to R BAR
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Frank Sinatra at Carne
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Best Cigars at GaYBOR Member King Corona
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Coffee with a SMILE @ King Corona
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Proud GaYBOR Members
Skye
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Caught @ Steam Fridays
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Caught @ G.BAR
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Happy Birthday Mike!!!
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Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
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Caught @ Hamburger Mary’s
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Caught @The Social
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Caught @ Barbarella’s
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Caught @ JJ’s Cafe & Bar
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Caught @ Centro Cantina
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Caught @ MC Film
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Caught @ GaYBOR/Ybor City

You Can Not make This Stuff Up!!

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    “Chocolate Meat Balls”
    We were at this very fancy Gay Holiday Party. There was a very elegant buffet set up with the finest crystals & silver. Then the host announced everybody to the buffet and said “Let the children go first” We looked around & the host was pointing toward us!!! OMG!!! To be fair there were people in their 90’s at the party.
     I was in a very festive mood aka cocktailed. So I put a couple meat balls on my plate. Then turn to talk with somebody when the meat balls rolled off the plate and into the chocolate fondue. Very gracefully I reached for a spoon an scoped the meatballs out of the chocolate. The caterer saw it and his eyes looked like dear in headlights. Wouldn’t you know it the snoopy queen behind me also saw everything.
    He said “Why, I have never thought of dipping meatballs into chocolate.” Then proceed to do it too as then did everybody else in the line behind me. OMG LOL LOL. The next year at the same party there was a huge chaffing dish with meatballs covered in chocolate sauce. You just can not make this up!!!

Dishing with Mark & Carrie 7/25/2012

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Dishing with Mark & Carrie
7/25/2012
 
90+ Trees were Murdered in Ybor City by the City of Tampa!!!  
    Friday, Sept 21, 2012.    The tall & lucious trees only crime was providing shade & beauty to historic Ybor City. Many of these trees were 15 years and older.  The trees were located between 6st Ave on the south & 9th Ave on the north and 14th Street on the east & 20th Street on the west.  Attached are photos of 90 trees (we counted others report 100 trees gone) gone and very much missed allready.   To say the community & visiting guests to Ybor are outraged is an understatement.
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Starbuck’s Returns to Ybor City
For those who have missed their Starbuck’s morning kick start we have great news!!! There is now an official Starbouk’s at HCC. Located on the corner of 9th & 15th street inside the newly re molded Cyber Cafe. Great prices and a fun staff. One of the best kept  secrets in Ybor City are the 2 restaurants at HCC. Both have great food at very reasonable prices. Fresh bagels with Cretan cheers for only $1.50 and of course the best french fries in town too!
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Food Truck Thursday in Ybor City
Every Thursday from 11AM – 2 PM it’s time for a Cuban sandwich and decadent cupcake!! Located on the corner of 12th street & Palm Ave next to HCC is Michelle Faedo’s On the Go food truck.  For years we have been raving about Michelle’s Crab balls!  After they sold the restaurant they started the food truck. Now Michelle’s have won the honor of the BEST Cuban Sandwich in the State of Florida!!! What would go great with a crab ball & Cuban Sandwich???? A fantastic cup cake form the Pink Food Truck we all know as “The Cuppin Cake”. Pick up extra cup cakes to take back for all your friends. This includes MC FILM FEST PLEASE!!!! Become a facebook friends today to get their weekly schedules.
The Cuppin Cake Truck
Michelle Faedo’s on the Go
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New Gay Night Opening
Sunday FUNdays just became a lot HOTTER!!!! Starting with Brunch at Hamburger Mary’s, shopping at MC Film & casual cocktails, football at Bradley’s on 7th. Sunday T-Dance outside under the sky @ Barbarell’s.
  Now comes “LUCKY SUNDAYS”
GRAND OPENING! Sunday night, Oct. 7th!
Aja @ Channelside in downtown Tampa presents “LUCKY SUNDAYS”, an all-gay weekly event featuring no cover all night and FREE drinks from 9pm – 11pm!
Viva La GaYBOR!!!
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Great Fall Tampa Underground Reading 
    Paul Guzzo, a local writer, filmmaker, coffee shop owner and now author of some Tampa’s most secret flamboyant underworld figures in his new release ” The Dark Side of Sunshine.” Paul tackles the some of Tampa’s past & present prominent figure heads. Mobster Charlie White 1930 -1950, Santo Trafficante , Gene Holloway – restaurateur, Charlie Perkins -modern cable tv advocate, Cuban Dictator Fidel Castro and infamous Joe Redner – strip club owner. It has a lot about things that you may have heard about but didn’t know the whole story.
    The forward was written by famed physician, Dr. Ferdie Pacheco. Great reading and very informative. Available at www.Amazon.com .
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Question/Pole of the Week
What is the Most Beautiful & Worst looking building in GaYBOR/Ybor City?
Click HERE to Vote
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3 Big Winners in GaYBOR
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Congratulations to  Miss Jocelyn Summers
 the winner of Miss Sun Coast USofA at Large
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Congratulation to Hamburger Mary’s on
 Receiving an award form the Tampa VA Hospital
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CONGRATULATIONS to Barbarella’s for wining the Creative Loafing
BEST DANCE BAR” https://www.facebook.com/jocelyn.summers?ref=ts
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WELCOME New Neighbors to GaYBOR/Ybor City
Here at MC Film we have new fun neighbors upstairs!!! The spaces is share by Interior Designer Carla D. Atkinson owner of  “Carla Atkins Design Interior Design” and Elliott Wheeler Architect.  With great humor the two tell their friends & customer that they are located in the small metal shed between MC Film & The Ybor Resort & Spa!! LOL LOL That is kinda true. The small metal shed leads to the stairs leads  to the entire second floor above MC Film.  WELCOME to our corner!!!!
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You Can Not make This Stuff Up!!
We have these good friends who is almost as crazy as us!  He was a famous antique dealer who when he closed his antique store moved it into this home. Then down sized but didn’t get rid of anything!!!  So when invite to his birthday we couldn’t think of what to get him…. Then it hit us. He was having a fancy Birthday Party at his home so….. We had a head shot of a famous porn star that had just been in the are. We took the photo and autographed it. “To Mike, Thanks for the best sex ever! Next time it’s free! Love, Colt” Then we put it into a Elegant Silver picture frame and during the party left it on the back of the toilet in the guest bathroom. The next day Mike called faking he was upset & said “Only you bitches would do that!!!” We all laugher and the photo is still there years later. LOL LOL. Must have been the best every birthday gift….just say ‘n
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Featured GaYBOR Member of the Week
Historic Ybor Neighborhood Civic Association
If you live in Ybor City or are a big fan of Ybor this is a group that will interest you. Founding members of GaYBOR they are always working to improve Ybor City. Join their facebookpage today.
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Mark & Carrie’s Nephew/Niece of the Week
Michael Wislon
A person so Fantastic he deserving to be nephew of the week 2 times!!! A role model for many in the community Michael has been working out at the Powerhouse Gym and loosing weight. Over 120+ pounds so far.  If Michael looks familiar it’s because he is also the manager at Hamburg Mary’s.  The next time your at Mary’s ask to speak to the manager &  tell him hi from us!!!
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Carne ChopHouse
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Caught @ After Glow
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Caught @ Steam Fridays
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Caught @ G.BAR
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Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
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Caught @ Hamburger Mary’s
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Caught @The Social
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Caught @ JJ’s Cafe & Bar
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Caught @ Centro Cantina
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Caught @ MC Film
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Caught @ GaYBOR/Ybor City

90+ Trees were Murdered in Ybor City by the City of Tampa!!!

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    Friday, Sept 21, 2012.    The tall & luscious trees only crime was providing shade & beauty to historic Ybor City. Many of these trees were 15 years and older.  The trees were located between 6st Ave on the south & 9th Ave on the north and 14th Street on the east & 20th Street on the west.  Attached are photos of 90 trees (we counted others report 100 trees gone) gone and very much missed already.   To say the community & visiting guests to Ybor are outraged is an understatement.

WELCOME New Neighbors to GaYBOR/Ybor City

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Here at MC Film we have new fun neighbors upstairs!!! The spaces is share by Interior Designer Carla D. Atkinson owner of  “Carla Atkins Design Interior Design” and Elliott Wheeler Architect.  With great humor the two tell their friends & customer that they are located in the small metal shed between MC Film & The Ybor Resort & Spa!! LOL LOL That is kinda true. The small metal shed leads to the stairs leads  to the entire second floor above MC Film.  WELCOME to our corner!!!!

Dishing with Mark & Carrie 9/25/2012

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“Corpus Christi”, Coming to Tampa
    The Movie & the play, ” Corpus Christi” is coming Fri, Oct 19th to  MCC Tampa. A benefit for MCC & the Metro Wellness and Community Center. Corpus Christi is a passion play by St. Pete born gay playwright Terrence McNally dramatizing the story of Jesus and the Apostles. Written in 1997 and first staged in New York in 1998, it depicts Jesus and the Apostles as gay men living in modern-day Texas. It utilizes modern devices like television with anachronisms like Roman occupation. Judas betrays Jesus because of sexual jealousy. Jesus administers gay marriage between two apostles.

Hello,

I am writing to you to announce a two-day event coming to Tampa Bay called “Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption”, on October 19 & 20, 2012.  Please see attached press release for compete details.

Corpus Christi, written by Terrence McNally, is a retelling of the passion story with a Jesus like character portrayed as a gay man growing up in the 1950’s, in Corpus Christi, Texas. It does not set out to blaspheme or put down the bible. It casts Jesus as a man who is at odds with himself, but overcomes those odds and in learning to love himself he is able to love all men, including his enemies.

In a feature documentary, anti-gay religious groups meet “the gay Jesus play.” The film follows the troupe, playwright, and audiences across the U.S. and around the world, on a 5-year journey of Terrence McNally’s passion play, where voices of protest and support collide on one of the central issues facing the LGBT community – religion based bias. Challenging issues of civil rights, marriage equality and separation of church and state, this production has become a remarkable vehicle of positive change for a community struggling to find its voice. Meanwhile, the company of actors finds itself on a journey that would forever change their lives.

Location: Metropolitan Community Church of Tampa

October 19, 7:30 pm – Preview screening of Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption, follow by a Community Forum

October 20, 8:00 pm – Live theatrical presentation of the play, Corpus Christi

Proceeds will benefit the I Am Love Campaign, Metro Wellness and Community Centers and MCC Tampa.

Kathie Michael, Fundraising and Events Specialist

Metro Wellness and Community Centers

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Halloween GaYBOR Style
    The Annual All Hallows Ball invites are out and this year 6,000 potential crazy over-the top revelers in costumes will be partying in downtown then heading to GaYBOR/ Ybor City for the outrageous & newly changed Guavaween ” Musical “ event. Florida’s largest Private Gay Party “The All Hallows Ball” is at the Tampa Convention Center coinciding with the Annual Ybor “Gauava” Halloween Night Fest October 27th.. Ybor’s Trolley car passenger exists that night will be ….very whimsical & colorful.
    This year there isn’t a gate cover charge nor will there be a fenced in area or the traditional Mama Guava Parade!  There will be clubs with a multiple wristband entry for $30.00.
     The GaYBOR clubs, restaurants and bars will all be having great “Guava” events. Costume contests, bands, special VJ/DJ’s playing in clubs, and the Ybor streets will be totally bizarre. Definitely a great time to party in GaYBOR/ Ybor City.
    “WALKING DEAD” is this year’s  theme at the Sawmill Campground. Check out this FUN Link!! http://www.flsawmill.com/walking-dead-1.html  OMG I think I just wet myself a little!!!
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Were You in GaYBOR the Past Year?
    If you answered yes to this question…. There is a good chance your photo is on www.MCFilm.co Simply go to the web site and click on photos then your favored location.
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People R Talking
    We noticed an ad sent to us about a change with a hotel chain in New Port Richey. It was changing to becoming a new destiny “gay resort.” We didn’t know how to take the pictures that they had sent to us and the”ad”??? The Quality Inn in New Port Ritchy.    In the ad they criticized the old Suncoast Resort Hotel & the Flamingo Hotel in St. Pete!?!?!??    Strategists, economists, political thinkers and researchers are still putting figures together in regards to the RNC economic impact for Tampa Bay last month. It looks like we had very high accolades in friendliness and in hotel stays for August which is usually dismal! But where did they eat at? Speaking of great places to eat, the Laughing Cat Restaurant has started its fall buffet. More variety of fish dishes, salads and other new menu items for the weekday spread. Open 11-2 PM Monday – Friday.
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NEW at The MC FILM Store
    A lot of new GaYBOR shirts have arrived. GaYBOR University, GaYBOR Cocks and Homophobic Gay Chicken T-shirts. Also introducing Mr Leather Clothing line of leather goods. Chaps, shorts, jocks, kilts and shirts. Stop in and check the new wears out!    30% OFF a large selection of shirts.
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Gay, ND Football & Kissing?
    I went to a college in North Dakota and I really was taken back by the this weeks college football story. First it involves 3 things that I enjoy! Being gay,college football and a good kiss! Well, here goes last weeks event.
    Jamie Kuntz, a gay 18 year old freshman on a football scholarship at ND State College of Sciences in Wahpeton, ND, the border town between ND & Minnesota, was kicked off the college football team.
    He was at the football game but on injured status in Pueblo, Co playing Snow College taping the game for the team. At the end of the game his older boyfriend, who was in the press box with Jamie gave him a kiss. A team member told the coach and what he saw and Kuntz was dismissed from the team. Not for being gay but lying the head coach.
    Kuntz told the coach that he had been kissed by his grandfather which really was his 63 year old lover
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You Can Not make This Stuff Up!!
Elton John Glasses
    This week two Laughing Cat Restaurants managers came into MC Film and said that they were going to the Elton John Concert. They were excited to see the flashy sparkling glasses in the store and both purchased a pair for that nights concert. Just after midnight the pair were back at MC Film with an over the top story.
    Walking into the newly remodeled million dollar USF Sun Dome they were approached by Elton John’s(Not knowing) promoter in a white suit. The guy said he liked their glasses and would they like to be upgraded for their tickets. To their surprise they were upgraded to front row seats!!!. After one song Elton pointed at the guys glasses & gave them a thumbs up. One of the guys took his glasses off and gave them to Elton John. Then to everybody surprise, Elton pulled out a marker and signed the glasses, then returned them!!!! They were congratulated and envied about there luck all night!
    They boisterously said, ” How lucky can 2 straight concert going guys get?” Thanks for the story Roy!!!
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NY NY Pizza
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King Corona
Watch for the 1st LGBT Cigar Festival coming Soon!!!
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R Bar Great Happy Hour
Proud member of GaYBOR
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Band @ Stone Soup Company
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Great Tattoo
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Caught @ After Glow
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Caught @ Steam Fridays
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Caught @ G.BAR
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Happy Birthday Bradford
Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
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Happy Birthday Justin
Caught @ Hamburger Mary’s
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Caught @The Social
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Caught @ JJ’s Cafe & Bar
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Caught @ Centro Cantina
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Caught @ Fresh Mouth
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Caught @ MC Film /GaYBOR/Ybor City

Dishing with Mark & Carrie 9-12-2012

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9-12-2012
People R Talking
Walking down 7th Ave this morning you knew it was fall. The dry crisp air and the light eastern breeze sent you an uplifting roasting aroma from the Naviera Coffee Co. down the street. A small pleasantry to the mornings. Did you know where ‘Naviera Coffee”name came from? When Carlos Menendez immigrated to Florida from Spain, he named the coffee company he founded in 1921 after the shipping line he came over on. We saw Crowbar co-owner, Bonnie P at her Ybor condo. She had the misfortune of falling and broken her arm 4 different places. Yes, it is painful. She has been out of commission and is being rescued by family, Ybor friends and patrons to cook and take her to therapy twice a week because she can’t drive. The doctors said she will be unavailable to do anything for another 2 months! Keep her in your thoughts.
A small front end loader is working inside the old “Shine Club” on 7th Ave.. Demolition & remodeling is underway as Buffalo Chicken Wings makes plans to open the beginning of November. The new Ybor Youth Clinic on 7th is having its ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Bob Buckhorn this Friday at 4:00, the same time GaYBOR District Coalition is having its monthly meeting next door at the Hampton Inn & Suites.
    Great Kudos to Ybor City’s Hillsborough Community College. President Shawn Robinson said, “The college enrollment was down by 2% but ended in being off in student predicted numbers by 1% this semester.” New business partnership opening in Ybor City above MC FILM is Elliott Wheeler Architect and interior designer, Carla Atkinson Designs. Welcome To GaYBOR / Ybor City!
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GLBT Participation Soars at Democratic Convention

The Democratic National Convention featured a record number of openly GLBT convention delegates, key speaking roles for out elected officials and the adoption of a party platform supporting marriage equality. “I have certainly never attended a convention where visibility is as significant as it has been at this convention. There is amazing progress to celebrate,” said Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., a candidate for the U.S. Senate who was given a prime time speaking role Thursday night. Other out convention speakers included Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., and Andrew Tobias, treasurer of the Democratic National Committee.
    Local GLBT members attending included Sally Phillips, partner Ercilia Albistu, Marilyn Cappiello, Alan Clendenin, Gayle Morgan, Rick Boylan, Lillian Lewis and Ella Coffee.
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A Question We Put on Facebook.
        “What do you wish an older gay person would have told you when you were young???”
A great number of responses. A couple of the answers were…
  • That just because somebody is gay doesn’t mean you can trust them.
  •  I wish my gay relatives would have told me they were gay.
  • Just because you have sex with somebody it doesn’t mean they are in love with you.
  • Merrell Dickey Treat other people in the gay community with the same respect you want to be treated. Don’t degrade others who are different than you. Be the catalyst for an end to all bigotry and racism. And, never let anyone rob you of your self love, your brilliance, and let your sexuality shine for all the world to see. Damn you’re good!
  • Brandon James Singleton Spend more time on the friendships that mean something. Because most of these people for the next ten years will be on an ever-revolving wheel you call life. lol.
  • Mark T. Melnick oh…Drag Queens need love, too!
  • Francis Lombardi Jr Don’t be afraid to be who you are!
  • James Youry men lie when they say, size doesn’t matter
  • Dave Davis Everyone ages, as beauty fades. But a good attitude & good friends last forever.
  • Michael L Silas Don’t dismiss older people they have wisdom to impart and they aren’t necessarily trying to have sex with you.
  • Rich Kerin Just be yourself and do what you feel is right, treat everyone young and old like you would want to be treated yourself…
  • Larry Pultorak If you are hot I am trying to have sex with you…lol
What advice would you give? Send your advice to dishingmcfilm@aol.com
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New at Hamburger Mary’s in GaYBOR.
    There are 7 days of fun waiting for you at Hamburger Mary’s in GaYBOR. The very popular Drag Queen BINGO is packing the house for a great community cause ! Monday’s caller is Miss Melanie Minyon, Tuesday is Miss Alicia Markstone, Wednesday is Miss Amy Demillo. Thursday is the popular Amateur Drag Contest. Fri & Saturday nights there are over the Top Drag Show with Daphne Ferarro, Esme Russell & Miss Joey Brooks! Every Friday & Saturday night in the balcony is the very wild Tea Cup Happy Hour Party! Sundays start with the “All you care to eat & drink Buffet!” The new head Chef Scott has been Wowing Everybody. 1 PM is the Drag Brunch Show. Happy Hour special and that evening Miss Stephanie Shippae & cast. Don’t miss any of the fun!!!
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GaYBOR District Coalition Meeting & Mixer
This Friday 4pm at The Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor.
Everybody is welcome!
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Obituary
Ryan M. Fujiki-Hasting,
 34 years old   1978 – 9-8-12,  A loving Father, Husband and Friend! Ryan worked 8 years at Laughing Cat Restaurant in Ybor City.
Ybor City & the Tampa Music Community loss of a Great Person & Musucian.

UPDATE: A memorial service has been scheduled for Saturday, September 15. More information on the memorial is available at our calendar page + Facebook.

The Tampa music community suffered a staggering loss on Saturday, September 8th, when Ryan Fujiki-Hastings died in a motorcycle accident in Ybor City, FL. TBO.com reports that Hastings, 34, was traveling north on 15th Street when he lost control of his Harley Davidson. He was taken to Tampa General Hospital where he died a few hours later. Ryan is survived by his wife, Tanya and their six-month old daughter, Anaïs, along with his extended family and a large community of friends.

Ryan’s most well known contribution to the arts community came through his role as drummer for one of the area’s most promising and enjoyable bands — Candy Bars — whose debut album, On Cutting Ti-Gers in Half and Understanding Narravation, was released by Tampa-based New Granada Records in May 2006. The LP was lauded by the likes of Magnet, Under The Radar, Stereogum and, the inimitable Pitchfork. But of course, Ryan was more, much much more… he struck a lasting chord with so many people. Already remembrances are popping up on the web including Julie Garisto’s remembrance posted on Creative Loafing, another from Thriller Magazine and from Lucas Jensen of Venice is Sinking on their blog.

Please keep the Fujiki-Hastings family in your thoughts through this very difficult time and listen to On Cutting Ti-Gers below or check out a video of Candy Bars playing at New World in August 2010. Ryan’s memory will live on through his music but most importantly in the hearts and ears of the many people who knew and loved him. http://youtu.be/If9GkCUwjt0

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You Can Not Make This Stuff Up!!
    Turning on the Big TV…
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  OK this is a little naughty But so Funny!!!! ….. Mike a friend of ours back in the 1990’s owned this wonderful home. It was very modern and minimalist decorated. In every room was a huge TV on the wall and cameras were everywhere. Humm… can you say dude dorm??? A mutual friend of ours was Jim. He in his 30’s was/is a very nice guy who still lives with his parents. For work he will do odd jobs for friends. Let’s just say he would believe almost anything. Mike was off to Miami and Jim was watching the house. There was a hurricane coming so we called Jim to make sure he was OK. Jim said Yes everything was OK but something very strange has just happened.
    Jim went on and told us, “You know Mike has a very large DVD porn collection. Well, I found one that I wanted to watch. All the TV’s in the house are run from the closet in the hallway. In the closet I found a TV that would play. So I put the film on and was standing in the hallway enjoying the film when the phone rang. It was Mike & he said “Jim would you like to know how to turn on a big TV?”
    Jim said to us “What a coincident!!!”  We are still laughing!!!!
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Featured GaYBOR Member of the Week
    Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
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This years Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival will be Oct 5- 13th. The 2012 TIGLFF Launch Party is Sept. 21, 6:30 at Tampa Museum of Art. Also a novel Food Truck Rally is October 5th, 6-11PM at Tampa Theatre.
    The newly released festival films will be shown at the Tampa Theatre &  Muvico in St. Pete. www.TIGLFF.com
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Mark & Carrie’s Nephew/Niece of the Week
    Brian Jalvarado
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 Fun, Caring,” a GOOD Person”, are just a couple of words to describe Brian. Did you know Brian speaks English, French & Spanish? A full time employee of Florida Entertainment you will find Brian selling shots in
GaYBOR.  His favorite quotes is….
See only light.
Seek only peace.
Give only love.

“Believe nothing, no matter where you read it or who has said it, not even if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.” -Buddha

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Pianos of Ybor still being played at MC Film
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Welcome our new neighbors Carla Atkinson Design & Elliot Wheeler Architect
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Impromptu Horse Parade 7th Ave
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After Glow
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Dirty Shame
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Linda @ The Blues Ship Cafe
New Latin Night starting 9-22
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Caught @ Steam Fridays
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Caught @ G.BAR
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Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
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Join Tea Cup Every Fri & Sat on the Balcony
Caught @ Hamburger Mary’s
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Caught @The Social
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Caught @ Barbarella’s
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Caught @ JJ’s Cafe & Bar
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Caught @ Centro Cantina
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Caught @ Fresh Mouth
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Caught @ MC Film
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Caught @ GaYBOR/Ybor City