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Dishing with Mark & Carrie 4-23-2014

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India’s BOLLYWOOD OSCARS in Tampa
DoDa Tampa
    Get ready for a WILD and Educational week in Tampa! The International Indian Film Academy Awards ( iifa) will be here April 23-26.  An estimated crowd matching March Madness attendances has been mentioned. India Movie Stars, producers , directors and VIP’s are taking over downtown Tampa and also the big Raymond James Stadium transforming into a ‘very elaborate movie showhouse’ the India promoters said.
     The Special Cross- the- Ocean Event is in conjunction associated with multiple government sponsorships including private groups, Hillsborough County, Visit Tampa Bay and the City of Tampa.
    The attendees and VIP’s are receiving the “Green Carpet” treatment that is India tradition just like our Red Carpet VIP events. Most of the visitors are Hindu and vegetarians. Maybe a change in this weeks Tampa steak row eateries! There are events planned everyday at the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Downtown Tampa Convention Center with the awards ceremony at the Raymond James Stadium.
    Below is their energize song, “DoDa Tampa.”
For all the times & details visit http://www.baynews9.com/
 
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Miss GaYBOR 2014 Pageant Weekend
    The Annual Miss GaYBOR Pageant 2014 is set for Sunday at the Honey Pot. This years theme is “All That Shines.” Last year over 10 beautiful entrants competed with Miss Nicole Monet taking the prestigious Miss GaYBOR 2013 title crown. It is known as one of the finest pageants in Florida. Entertaining, Exquisite Fashions and Community Communication Imagery.
    The winner of the judged pageant will receive bookings at Honey Pot, Liquid Lounge, Flamingo Resort in St. Petersburg, G.Bar, Bradley’s on 7th Ave, Hamburger Mary’s in both GaYBOR/Ybor City and Clearwater and many out of area bookings.
    This spectacular event is sponsored by the 7 year old GaYBOR District Coalition in GaYBOR/ Ybor City. President Mark Eary will be one of the invited guest judges. GaYBOR Board member, Michael” Sheriff” Wilson is the promoter of this elegant pageant event.  Tables are available as are single tickets for the  Sunday, 7:00 pm start.
    Entrants contact www.GaYBOR.com and become a friend on Facebook/GaYBOR.
Dining Out For Life
    THIS THURSDAY NIGHT!!! Over 3,000+ restaurant are participating in this years event across America! There are dozens of great places in Tampa Bay. This annual dine-out charity event helps AIDS services and community organizations. Click here for a list of all the restaurants, bars & clubs. http://www.diningoutforlife.com/tampabay/restaurants
Ghost, the Musical at Straz Center
    The wave of the future imagery in play performances was reveled at the newly produced “Ghost, the Musical”  now being performed on stage for the Best of Broadway series this week at Tampa’s downtown Straz Performing Art Center. A special thanks to Troika Entertainment and Michael Coppel for the plays reinterpretation and concept.The theater entry has signage letting attending audience members know before hand of the use of strobe lights, fog and explosive sounds. Yes, this multi tech usage will be more prominent in future play productions.
    The stage is set and it is not a replay of the 1990’s 10 Oscars nominated and many won thriller ghostly movie that starred Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg. That was a real romantic tear jerker with gross receipts of over $500 million.
    The orchestra gets the audience situated and offers obscure projectioned moving visuals tiered all around the stage, movie clips in black & white of the performing cast members in similar situations being performed on stage, graphic overlays added to the mystique of the unknown sites of light, subways moving in 3D , Wallstreet ticker boards and of lofty rain showers. All very cleverly done.
    This is in a Broadway musical play performance with 16 new musical numbers. The play diverted into new  imaginative directions. All the better to grasps the audiences attention. A perfect play for the renowned Straz Center.
    Make a point to see this wonderful production now thru Sunday.
People are Talking
Adam Zelasko the star of the Broadway Play  “JERSEY BOYS” was spotted at Bradley’s on 7th in Ybor City. Adam was out on the town with other cast members and friends from Tampa Bay. Adam couldn’t resist a photo with the “First Lady of Ybor City, Miss Joey Brooks!”
Is Tampa Again Ready For Having Its Own Gay PRIDE?

    With the tremendous positive actions and success of St Pete Pride, the Sarasota Pride, Orlando Pride, North Pinellas Pride and the newly formed Manatee Pride,  We are throwing this out to the Tampa Bay community…
     Is Tampa Ready to hold it’s own Gay Pride event?  Please send your comments, ideas and interests to us at MCFILMFEST@gmail.com .
     If you have any upcoming GLBT events, activities or club news that you want mentioned in “Dishing With Mark & Carrie”, please let us know by dropping us a line.
Help Tim Bryant Fight Cancer

    Late last year Tim was diagnosed with cancer. In February 2014 he was able to finally obtain Obama Care that covered his preexisting condition. He is currently being treated at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa Florida and undergoing Chemotherapy along with VERY PAINFUL radiation treatments. As a result he is unable to work.

    This week he was denied disability to help cover the cost of his medications and care. His out of pocket expenses are thousands of dollars for is medical care co-payments and medications.  He is responding well to treatment but has had some setbacks and a long battle ahead of him  Tim is a strong, giving and wonderful person who has never asked for anything in his life.

    We are asking Friends, Family and the Local community to help. Please help Tim to overcome this adversity and to get better soon!

    From Steve & Bill of Promo Printing in Tampa.

Don’t Miss This!!!
        Kentucky Derby Party at Bradley’s on 7th
Saturday, May 3, 2014
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Spring has sprung and it is time for the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby! Please join us as we celebrate a day filled with Kentucky themed food, horse racing, big hats and of course Mint Juleps!

This year we are in our third location just due to the amount of guests! The Party will be at Bradleys On Seventh in the back bar starting at 12pm. Theresa Ybor will be pouring your favorite drinks and Kentucky Bourbon favorites. Churchill Downs will be showing on the video walls and I may just have my laptop available (HINT HINT!!!!) So be sure to bring some $$$$!!!!!

The Kentucky Derby (Race 11) is scheduled to go off at 6:30pm. Following the running of the 10th Race, we will have our Best Derby Style Hat Contest with fabulous prizes from amazing supporters including Ybor City Wine Bar!

Looking forward to celebrating with all of you, yet again!

TWENTY FIVE % OFF Swim Wear for TWENTY FIVE Year in Business
    MC FILM has been in Business 25 Years and we are celebrating throughout the year with great deals to our customers.
    25% OFF all Newly Arrived 2014 Swim Wear! Top designer names including PISTOL PETE, BWET from Spain, ANDREW CHRISTIAN, GO SOFTWEAR, UNICO, AUSSIEBUM  and introducing newly added swim wear lines, STEEL and FRANK DANDY from Sweden.

NEW Hot Spring Arrivals at MC FILM

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    Think Spring and Summer with new arrivals of Cool White Linen Shirts and White Shorts. The designer shirts are light and eye catching at any type of event planned.
    Beach attire is arriving weekly. New swim wear lines include Frank Dandy from Sweden, BWET from Spain, Steel from Columbia along with 2014 lines of UNICO, Pistol Pete, AussieBum , Ajaxx and Andrew Christian fashions.
    For the eco-friendly is the designer Earth Sun Moon animal themed shirts. Yes, a lot of BEAR Shirts also!
ATTENTION………………. NOTICE…………………..
Proposed City-wide Nightclub Ordinance

  The draft of the Proposed Nightclub Ordinance will be presented to Tampa City Council this Thursday at 9:00 a.m.  This is being presented as a staff report.  For those individuals who wish to speak to this item will be allowed to speak up to 3 minutes under Public Comments, which is at the beginning of the meeting.

WHEN

Thursday, April 17, 2014
9:00 a.m.

WHERE 

Tampa City Council Chambers
315 E. Kennedy Boulevard, 3rd Floor
Tampa, Florida  33602

 

 
Donations Sought For New Gulfport Library LGBTQ Collection

For Immediate Release: April 15, 2014

Donations Sought For New Gulfport Library LGBTQ Collection

Contact: Daniel Hodge; (727) 366-4086; dan@igc.org

 

GULFPORT, FLORIDA: The non-profit Circle of Friends of the Gulfport Public Library has announced its intention to create a new LGBTQ Resource Center at the Library, bringing together books, periodicals and other media in a special collection that will serve as a community resource for Pinellas County and Florida.  The Resource Center would be the first of its kind for a public library in the State of Florida.

A subcommittee of the Circle of Friends has been formed to chart a course toward developing and maintaining the LGBTQ (Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer) collection.  The committee is now actively seeking donations of books, CD’s, DVD’s, periodicals and other media which may be useful additions to the new collection.  Donated items should be in new or gently used condition.  Members of the public interested in donating materials may bring or send them to the front desk of the Gulfport Public Library (5501 28th Avenue South, Gulfport, FL 33707).  Please label your donations accordingly if they are specifically intended for the LGBTQ collection.  Committee members reserve the right to add donated items to their book sales inventory for fund-raising if items are not suitable for the collection.

Monetary donations are also welcome and are tax-deductible.  For this purpose, please make any checks payable to the Circle of Friends of the Gulfport Public Library and note that the donation is intended for the LGBTQ Collection.  For more information, please contact Committee Chairperson Roger Turner, (727) 698-7657 or RLTurner39@tampabay.rr.com.

Photos of the Week

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Miss Kurtrina at Hamburger Mary’s

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Happy Birthday Sonny

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“Queen & I” in GaYBOR

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Dancing in the Street

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Metro on Thursday Night

 

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Click for More Photos at Ybor City Wine Bar
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Click for More Photos at Steam Fridays
 

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Click for More Photos at G.BAR

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Click for More Photos @ Bradley’s on 7th


Click for More Photos at Hamburger Mary’s

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Click for more Photos @ Cristinos

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Click for More Photos at The Social

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Click for More Photos atJJ’s Cafe & Bar 


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Click for More Photos at Centro Cantina


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New at Cristino’s Italian, Our GRAND OPENING

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With all your favorite Cristino’s Italian specialities there is now a lunch buffet!!!  11am-1pm Mon- Wed.!!!

Cristino’s GRAND OPENING & Ribbon Cutting is April 11th with guest Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn and

YOU are invited. 4pm come celebrate our new Grand Opening Ybor City. Located at the corner of 8th Ave & 17th Street . Come in and see our Famous Coal Ovens for cooking and dozen Gelato deserts.

 

 

 

Dr. Ben Carson, U.S. Conservative’s Presidential Choice?
    Dr. Ben Carson, neurosurgeon at famed John Hopkins University maybe a future name to recon with. Unfamiliar with the name? His name has come up for being a high contender on the 2016 upcoming Conservative Tea Party Presidential ballot. A strong speaker with his moral judgement stating ” homosexuality.
    On the Fox TV Network’s, Sean Hannity Show he compared “homosexuality with pedophilia and bestiality.” So what is new in the ol’ GOP Party these days? Super conservative PAC’s have a campaign coffer of over $3 million start for him to run for president in 2016.
     He also recently said, “it seems God is calling me to run.”  And at the recent CPAC meeting in March stated,  “Gays…don’t get extra rights.”
    Maybe a conservative contender or maybe not? Just wanting to keep you informed……

AWAKE Tampa Bay

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AWAKE Tampa Bay
Progressive community partners in a movement making a difference, is how Awake describe themselves. There was a fun rally in Centennial Park, Ybor City on March 4th. Following the rally there was a celebration at JJ’s Cafe & Bar. Music was by Julie Black & The Kimi and Chuck Experience.   FMI https://www.facebook.com/AwakeTampa
New In GaYBOR/Ybor City
The Bobby Pin Hair Gallery
1801 E. 5th Ave
Pollo Garden
 
1604 N 17th Street
March Smoker Event @ King Corona
 
New in Sarasota
 

Your may have been asking…What are those huge Red Snails and why are they here?

“Foreverglades”is an environmental installation of six large red recycled plastic snail sculptures installed in front of the SSB and PAB.   The installation will be in place mid-January through Earth Day, April 22. The “Foreverglades” installation premiered at Art Basel Miami at Miami-Dade College’s Freedom Tower—large recycled, plastic animals by international artist collective William Sweetlove and the “Cracking Art Group” based in Europe, represented by Gallery Ca d’Oro, Italy and Miami.  The snails made their way to Tampa from Central Park in NYC where they were installed through the months of November/December. You may have seen them on CNN, while reporting on the recent snow storms in NY.

 

In its REgeneration Art Projects, the “Cracking Art Group” creates public art using recyclable plastic. The red snails are part of an intriguing public art series designed to inspire community-wide conversation about the importance and impact of recycling. They will provide HCC students with a conscious perspective on environmental protection and sustainability of Florida’s Everglades and fragile environments.  They are bold, unexpected visuals that will leave a memorable artistic trace in Tampa. The REgeneration Art Project has developed an international following placing large, colored animal installations in a variety of unusual spaces worldwide, including Paris, Milan, Venice, Rome, Prague, New Orleans, NYC and L.A.

Your may have been asking…What are those huge Red Snails and why are they here?

33 Outstanding Community Leaders under the age of 35.

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*SPECIAL EDITION*

“Dishing with Mark & Carrie”

38 Outstanding Community Leaders under the age of 35.

     We have been local LGBT, Human Rights & Community Activists ever since we first moved to Tampa in 1980. It was a time when we first started to hear about AIDS and the terrible mystery killing virus. Many good people from that time and later have passed. Now we are in our 50’s & 60+ age. Many people in the next generation, 35-55 age are gone. We, as a community are skipping a generation of creativity and direction. The next forthcoming leaders will be in the under 35 group.

All these deep thoughts were brought on when nephew Mathieu asked us a very thought provoking question. “Who do we think under the age of 35, will be the next LGBTA (older) community leaders in the Tampa Bay Area?”

What a great question! After much debating and thought we came up with our 15 picks. All of these people are community leaders today, responsible and the new “go to” people in our community. The one thing they all have in common is that they all lead by example.

We then asked the top 15 who they would include in this list.  The best way to be introduced to new people is to ask your peers. The list is very diverse and impressive. Yes, there were people I’m sure we missed and some you might not understand.  You might see that some of the selected leaders are not even gay! They do an awesome job in helping our community. So the group consists of Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Transgender & Allies.

One thing is for sure, Our LGBTA Diverse Community’s future will be in very good progressive hands.

The list in alphabetical order by first name.

Abby Nicholson

HIV Education & Prevention Coordinator at Metro Wellness and Community Centers

https://www.facebook.com/#!/abby.nicholson.5

Adam Jahr

LGBT Program Manager at Metro Wellness and Community Centers

https://www.facebook.com/ajahr?fref=ts

Andres (Andy) Cardenas

Owner/CEO Round One, Inc

andrescardenas@facebook.com

Ashley Brundage

Banker PNC/Treasurer TransAction Florida

https://www.facebook.com/ashleybrundagetg?fref=ts

Andrew Mason

Graduate of Florida State currently studding at USF. Active Parliamentarian of Suncoast Softball League

https://www.facebook.com/AMason4Noles

BadJoy Bombshell

Community Event Coordinator

https://www.facebook.com/AllAmericanBadJoy

Brian D Betz

Red Bull/  GaYbor District Coalition Board Member

https://www.facebook.com/brian.d.betz?fref=ts

Christian Lozada

Bartender/Community Organizer

https://www.facebook.com/christian.lozada.5?fref=ts

Chucky B. Ruckus

FEG Club Promoter/Bartender

https://www.facebook.com/chucky.bruckus?fref=ts

Chou Chou Guilder

Artist/ Local Bartender

https://www.facebook.com/chouchou.guilder?fref=ts

Colt Pennington

Business Owner

https://www.facebook.com/landshark04

Daphne Ferraro / Michael Dixon

Performer & Show/Event Hostess by night

and a Marketing Professional and Graphic/Fashion Designer by day.

https://www.facebook.com/daphne.ferraro

Daniel Johnson – Sashay Infinite

Club Kid teaching positive leadership to his peers.

https://www.facebook.com/sashay.infiniti?fref=ts

Drew Drosinos

Since moving to Tampa in 2008 Has been very active & promoting the Suncoast Softball league

https://www.facebook.com/drew.drosinos.5

Emily Whayne

The Spring Tampa Bay, Social Change Team

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=5027781&fref=ts


Eric Bickerstaff

The most important thing for Eric is to help build the gay community through sport. Active member of the Suncoast Softball league.

https://www.facebook.com/clyde.Bickerstaff

Fred Macoukji

Mentorship Chair at Balance Tampa Bay / Doctoral Student in the Industrial Organizational Psychology Dept. at USF

https://www.facebook.com/FredMacoukji

Gavin Nagatomo

Major leader at USF – St. Pete GSA

https://www.facebook.com/gavin.nagatomo?fref=ts

Jaeda Fuentes

Winner of the Community Service title, St. Pete Pride

https://www.facebook.com/jaedafuentes?fref=ts

Jay Aller

A.S.A.P. Fundraiser

https://www.facebook.com/aller?fref=ts

Jennifer Whelihan

Community Leader & Activist

https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.whelihan?fref=ts

Jeremiah Kerr

USF Ybor Youth Clinic/ Community Activist

https://www.facebook.com/jeremiah.kerr.16?fref=ts

Jonathan Soots

Admissions Advisor at Everest University. He is also a youth minister at
Saint Andrews Episcopal Church, Tampa.

Jonathansoots@gmail.com

Josh Taylor  Przbysz

Grow Financial Admin/Self Employed

https://www.facebook.com/josh.przybysz

Kaitlin Winters

The LGBTQ Graduate Advisor at USF

https://www.facebook.com/kaitlin.winters?fref=ts

Kevin Hansen

Former state’s attorney from Minnesota and Commissioner of the Suncoast Softball League”

https://www.facebook.com/kevhans

Kyle Streng

Commissioner  & Representative on Suncoast Softball league

https://www.facebook.com/kstreng

Luke Miller

Major Fundraiser & Mgr at The Broken Tusk

https://www.facebook.com/lukiedukie?fref=ts

Mallory Garner-Wells

Equality Florida’s Public Policy Director

https://www.facebook.com/mallory.e.wells?fref=ts&ref=br_tf

Mark O’Hara

Public School Teacher

https://www.facebook.com/oharam

Mark Puskarich

Marketing & Development for Community Tampa Bay/Communications Strategist at St. Leo University

mark@puskarich.us


Mathieu Stanoch

Set Designer/Organizer of Historic Holiday Spirit in Ybor City

https://www.facebook.com/mathieu.stanoch?fref=ts

Michael Wilson

General Manager at Hamburger Mary’s & GaYBOR District Coalition board member.

https://www.facebook.com/michaelwilsontampa?fref=ts


 Nick Janovsky

Founder, Director at Strategic Campaigns LLC & Author of “Gay:A New path Forward”

https://www.facebook.com/nick.janovsky

 

Nick Staszak

Construction/ LGBT Activist

https://www.facebook.com/nick.staszak.3

 

Pete Guzzo

Founder of JOLT

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jolt-Productions/133702673470945

https://www.facebook.com/pete.guzzo?fref=ts

 

Troy Loker, Ph.D.

USF School Psychologist / Response to Intervention (RtI) Facilitator

tloker@mail.usf.edu

 

Walter Giovanni

Bank Vice President & Board member of GaYBOR District Coalition

https://www.facebook.com/wgiovanni

Honorary Under 35 years in heart & spirit.

All these people were suggested. We later found out their real age. LOL

 

 

Bob Taylor

Producer dozens of Drag Pageants & Huge supporter of the art.

https://www.facebook.com/MrBobTaylor

Charles Machado, DJ

Inspiring young DJ’s

https://www.facebook.com/djcharles

Christopher  Rudisill

Director of LGBT Community Services @ Metro Wellness center

https://www.facebook.com/crudisill

Levi Love

Owner St. Pete LGBT Bar “Broken Tusk”

https://www.facebook.com/levi.love.1972

Mike Hammonds

Community Organizer

https://www.facebook.com/TheMikeHammonds?fref=ts

Matt Wolf

Executive Director TBLFP Chief of the Tribe/Restaurant Manager

mattwolf727@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/matt.gcfl

Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th

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Caught @ G.Bar

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Hillsborough Pride After the Storm

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A packed house came out to Rally and Celebrate the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners (7-0) decision to “Repeal” the ban on GLBT acknowledgement, recognition, promotion and financing of any GLBT event in the county was held at Hamburger Mary’s last Sunday. What difference a day makes.
With a complete lists of area non profits jumping on board to help get the message out to the residents.
GaYBOR District Coalition, GLBTA Democratic Caucus, Equality Florida, MCC Tampa and Dishing with Mark & Carrie all shared in this historical moment for GLBT rights in our county. County Commissioner Kevin Beckner spoke to the packed crowd about the now and future of a new beginning.
Nadine Smith of Equality Florida and Carrie West President of GaYBOR both spoke about the new direction and the fairness in our county after 8 years of GLBT bigotry. Everyone was in agreement that there is more positive things to occur in the very near future.