Photos of the Week

 

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Photo of the Week
 Congratulations to Courtney Anderson the winner of the “Roosters of Ybor” $1,000 HCC Scholarship.

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on the back of the Tampa Fire Fighters Museum

 

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Girls Night Out

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R Bar – Row Boat

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New Solar Bike

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 Hamburger Mary’s Jacksonville visits GaYBOR 

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Laughing Cat Lunch Buffet 

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Caught @ Ybor City Wine Bar 

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Dishing with Mark & Carrie 4-17-13

Dance, Dance, Dance this Weekend
 
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Roosters of Ybor
You are cordially invited to the Gallery Opening of the Roosters of Ybor Community Partnership Art Project on May 2, 2013 from 5pm – 7:30pm being held at the Hillsborough Community College (HCC) Ybor City Campus’s Main Gallery located in the Performing Arts Building north of Palm Ave in Ybor City.
The Roosters of Ybor Community Partnership Art Project is a four part community art project bringing together the GaYBOR District Coalition, Inc., Hillsborough Community College Ybor City Campus, Centro Ybor, Hamburger Mary’s, Arts Council of Hillsborough, Promo Printing Group, Inc., Hot Spots Magazine and Dishing with Mark and Carrie. The Student Art Competition and Gallery Opening/ Exhibit is a competition where ten HCC Ybor City Campus students compete in decorating ten two foot cement Rooster sculptures. At the Gallery Opening on May 2, 2013 the sculptures will be judged by a GaYBOR District Coalition Board member and two Arts Council of Hillsborough Board members. The winner of the competition will be given a $1000.00 tuition voucher to HCC.
 After the Roosters of Ybor Art Exhibit is completed at the college on May 9, 2013, the Roosters will then be installed into ten different store fronts in Ybor City as a Public Art Displays. Running concurrent with the Public Art Display there will be a Scavenger Hunt Game where game cards with clues will be available at multiple locations (Ybor City Visitors Center on 8th Ave at Centro Ybor and the Visitors Center in Channelside along with all the locations of the Roosters) to find the Roosters of Ybor. Turn the completed game cards in to MC Film Fest for a special GaYBOR prize. The Public Art Display and Scavenger Hunt Game will run through June 10, 2013 at which time the Roosters will be moved to Bradley’s on 7th 1510 E 7th Ave in Ybor City for a Silent Auction to be held on June 13, 2013 from 5pm – 9pm.
The proceeds will then go to charity.
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CRAZY FUN Thursdays
The beauty of GaYBOR is that on any given night there are many fun things to do & choose from. Thursday Nights are a great example of this. There is shopping/cruising at MC Film. You just never know who will be in trying on the HOTTEST New Swimwear & Underwear. Hamburger Mary’s has Amateur Talent Night. 6-10 pm. A whole wide selections of talents by diverse people all performing their hearts out. The Social has College Night with a special show at midnight. What truly blows us away is the Amateur Strip Contest at Bradley’s on 7th. The First Lady of Ybor City, Miss Joey Brooks hosts this weekly event. The club can be quite calm then at the stroke of midnight suddenly it’s PACKED!!! There are usually 5-10 eager new contestants. What happens next has to be seen to believed!!! Truly one of the Best Parties in GaYBOR!!!! See you this Thursday at the Stroke of Midnight!!!
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YouTube MCFilmFest
Did you know that the MCFilmFest YouTube Channel has had over 86,000+ views? One of our favorite videos is Judy B. Goode performing her Hit Song, “God Made a Rainbow of People,” with over 3,900+ visits http://youtu.be/1blnG18y1as This was filmed at the old Club 714 in Ybor on a busy night. Notice the 9 painting on the wall behind the stage. They were painted in a small NYC apartment. So small that the first time all 9 paintings were put together was at the club. Great Song Judy!!!
http://youtu.be/1blnG18y1as
“The Gay Road Less Traveled”, Book
Meet blogger John Jernigan. Author & blogger who has recently called Tampa home. His book “The Gay Road Less Traveled” will soon be coming out in print. Check out his fun blog at http://www.johnjernigan.wordpress.com

Tuesday Night Party @ Carne’s

WOW… talk about an impressive list of interesting & fun people!!! Every Tuesday from 4PM -6:30 is the unofficial GaYBOR Party at Carne’s https://www.facebook.com/CarneChopHouse?fref=ts . Behind the bar is everybody’s favorite bartender, Christian Lozada https://www.facebook.com/christian.lozada.5 . The specials are $2 Martinis & $9.95 Prime Rib Dinner. The best part is that you never know who will be there! This past week there was Al Fox, president of “Alliance for Responsible Cuban Policy Foundations”,  Joy & her friends from Balance Tampa Bay, Prada on a not so secret date, Ellen Marshall, famous known artist from New York & Ybor City known as Cow Painter, Teresa from Bradley’s on 7th, Dr. Seth & Dr. Eddie, Sammy, Marc and many more people. EVERYBODY is WELCOME!!! The Managers treat everyone as a celebrity. See you there Tuesday.

Caught @ Steam Fridays @ The Honey Pot

GaYBOR Bar Crawl
 
    The Annual GaYBOR Holiday Bar Crawl started the night at Gaspar’s Grotto with a warm welcome or was it just a hot drink? Thanks to Sheri and the pirates gang for the starting inspiration to the bar crawl. Mama lead the procession down Ybor’s crowded avenue. Other shot stops included Reservoir Bar, Hamburger Mary’s Bradley’s on 7th, R Bar, Liquor Cage, Liquid and final stop G.Bar!
A very colorful fun adult beveraged night.
People Are Talking
    In Washington with the passing of the voter-approved state law legalizing Gay Marriage, 279 Gay Marriage licenses were issued in Seattle the first 6 hours. Domestic Partnership Registry’s are growing in West Coast of Florida cities and now counties. More expanded rights is coming to tampa. We hear the good news of Al & Chuck  of AlandChuck.travel got engaged on the recent RuPaul Drag at Sea Cruise out of Miami. Congrats guys!! Carnival Cruise Lines will have to offer a better “I’m sorry Gay people.” for the comments they made in an email to all passengers going on this same cruise. The e-mail stated “…no one can be dressed in drag aboard the ship except for entertainers in the theatre.” Later with pressure coming from all over the press, the president of Carnival rescinded the emails remarks.
    The list of performing stars was released for the 2013 Plant City Strawberry Festival. Always a wild and tasty time!!!

Caught @ Steam Fridays @ The Honey Pot

Dishing with Mark & Carrie 11-7-12

Happy Veterans Day Nov. 11th
There are 1,000’s more Photos of the Week at www.MCFilmFest.com
 
Let GaYBOR Help Make Your Holiday Parties FABULOUS
    Make Your Reservations NOW!!! The Restaurants, Clubs and Hotels across GaYBOR are filling up fast this Holiday Season. Now is your time to make your Holiday Reservations. This year many GaYBOR Members are also offering Luncheon Holiday Parties. All the Clubs & Bars are offering VIP and Bottle Services. Many at early discount prices. Dinner, Shows, Clubs there are 1,000’s of combination at all price ranges…
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Bradley’s on 7th
Bricks
Beaune’s Wine Bar / West Palm Wines
Bernini of Ybor
Centro Cantina
Centro Ybor 20 Muvico Theaters
Cristiano’s Pizzeria
Crow Bar
Cuban Club
Don Vicente Historic Inn
Florida Entertainment Group
Gaspars’s Grotto
Green Iguana Bar & Grill
Hamburger Mary’s
Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor
Hilton Garden Inn
Italian Club
JJ’s Cafe & Bar
King Corona Cigars
La Terrazza
Laughing Cat Restaurant
New York New York Pizza
Queen & I Thai Restaurant
Row Boat & R Bar
Sheraton Riverwalk Hotel
Skye
Stone Soup Company, The
Taverna Opa
Ybor City Wine Bar
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Vist www.GaYBOR.com for more details & links.
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THE GaYBOR/ Ybor City Chili Cook-Off
    This past weekend there was Fierce and HOT Competition in the Annual Bradley’s on 7th Chili Cook Off Competition. 9 contestants vied for the right to be the Honorable Chili Chef Guru in GaYBOR/ Ybor City. A wide variety of chili recipes were made for the over 300 sampling votes tallied.
    On consensus in the very close race the top winners were; 1st Place winner was smiling Jake Zils, 2nd Place Samantha from Reservoir Bar, 3rd bartender Bradford from Bradleys on 7th, and 4th Place winner Joel.
    Last years winner was TEACUP (Mark Bias-MC FILM) with his white warm chili winning presentation. The next level is at Cityside Lounge which is a Chili Cook Off Charity Benefit put on by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and a chosen charity.
    Start now for next years very competitive Chili Cook Off where you can claim bragging rights for your recipe.
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Fall Comfort Foods… Umm Garlic
So many different ways to make garlic spreads for dipping, spreading and marinating. Our gathered Homemade Aioli recipe is one we think you will enjoy. We have two simple but very flavorful recipes for your comfort zone.
Mom Peaton’s Aioli Recipe
    4 Garlic cloves pressed or crushed and minced
    1/4 tsp salt
    1/4 tsp cracked pepper
    2 egg yolks
    3/4 cup virgin olive oil
    1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
    In a bowl add the first four ingredients whisk and slowly add the virgin olive oil. Whisk together until thick then finally add in the fresh lemon juice. Refrigerate and serve on bread, crackers or sandwiches.
Roasted Garlic Butter… Fall Simple
    1 Whole bulb garlic
    3-4 tbsp Virgin olive oil
    Turn on oven and set at 350 degrees. Cut of 1/4 top of garlic bulb. Put in an oven proof dish. We have a garlic pottery that we use. Pour over the garlic the olive oil. Put in oven for 20 minutes.
    Each roasted clove is a great spread on bread, meats or flavorful accents in vegetables. Always yummy!
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Important Fun GaYBOR District Meeting this Friday.
    Like to meet new friends, network in the historic and Tampa Bay area with busiesses and help your LGBTA Community all while having a great time??? Then you will want to be at the GaYBOR District Coalition meeting this Friday. Be first to learn all the exciting details about the upcoming GaYBOR Events. Help decorate GaYBOR/ Ybor City Streets for the Holidays,The GaYBOR 5th Annual Holiday Party, the over the top Annual GaYBOR Holiday Bar Crawl, Parades & more.
     Everybody is welcome to the FREE GaYBOR meetings. join us this Friday at the Hilton Gardens Inn, 1700 9th Ave., Ybor, Starting 4PM.
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Sunday FUNdays!!!
    The Sunday FUNdays in GaYBOR are just plain WILD & CRAZY!!!! Starting at 11AM Shop, Dine & Bar Hop at all the GaYBOR members. NEW this past Sunday FUNday at Hamburger Mary’s, on the only balcony in GaYBOR/Ybor with full liquor, is “Tea Party with Tea Cup” Starting every Sunday at 4PM.
     Enjoy Cocktails,Appetizers, Dinner with Friends & Tea Cup. Watch the sunset and the historic lights turn on over 7th Ave.
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Santa Speedo Run Ybor City, A Benefit for A.S.A.P.
Sunday, Dec 9, 2012
ON SALE Now Red Speedo’s @ MC Film
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How Big was it, Chucky???
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Tea Cup & Friends
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Art on 7th
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Fun Times @ The Crowbar
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Stone Soup Company
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School Tours of Ybor
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Wild Nights at NY NY PIzza
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Obama Volunteers
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Alley Art
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Carne Chophouse Ybor
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Steve with Friends @ Lucky @ AJA
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Caught @ Hamburger Mary’s
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Caught @ Steam Fridays @ The Honey Pot
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Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
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Caught @ The Social
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Caught @ G.BAR
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Caught in Ybor City
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Caught @ MC Film