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What are the Greatest 15 Gay Movies?

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What are the Greatest 15 Gay Movies?
    In an era of positive changes in the GLBT community, what are your choices for all time great gay cinema. Most recently director Ang Lee produced a romantic ‘gay cowboy’ story, “Brokeback Mountain.” But that has already been 6 years ago! Others that seem to be in our Top 13 contenders and films that made a social lasting change include; Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Torch Song Trilogy, Love! Valour! Compassion!, Maurice, Cruising, LaCage Aux Folles, Before Night Falls, Boys in The Band, Times of Harvey Milk, Latter Days, Philadelphia, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Tales of the City, Beautiful Thing. 
    Hollywood has attempted to include more GLBT films most recently, but have they really! Have studios top brass been keeping up with the times of equality and social changes? Homophobia in Hollywood? I guess we all know that answer by by-passing one of the best movies for the top slot released in 2005 that happens to be gay themed!
    Yes, we are movie buffs at MC FILM and have over 1800 GLBT movies available for Rent or For Sale.
 
    **   Let us know what Gay Themed Movies make up your Top 15 Favorites list.
Send your to; MCFILMFEST@gmail.com

 

U.S. Tribe Legalizes Marriage For Same-Sex Couples
    The Suquamish Tribal Council, based in Washington state, has voted unanimously to allow same-sex couples to marry. “It is part of our tradition and our culture to be inclusive, to accept people who may be different,” said an attorney for the tribe explaining that the vote was not controversial.
 
 

Liverpool Officials Should Market City’s Gay Quarter
    A city council report for Liverpool, England, recommends that the city recognize its Stanley Street area as a “gay quarter,” in order to boost tourism. Similar moves have benefited Brighton, Manchester and Birmingham, England, the report found.
 
** Should City of Tampa be Active in Marketing its GaYBOR District for Economic and Tourism Dollars?
Send your responses to  DishingMCFILM@aol.com or on Facebook MarkCarrie 
 
 

Romney, Bachmann and Santorum Sign New Marriage Pledge

    Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum and Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., have signed a new pledge to oppose marriage equality, support a federal marriage amendment and restrict their judicial nominations to judges who disagree that gay and lesbian couples have a constitutional right to marry. The pledge, put forward by the National Organization for Marriage, also says signers promise to establish a presidential commission to investigate claims that marriage-equality opponents are being harassed or threatened.

From the MC Film Mail Bag….

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Subject: Selmon Greenway moves up transportation priority list thanks Ybor Residents
Date: August 2, 2011 3:51:45 PM EDT
 
Thank you to everyone who sent an e-mail or attended the MPO Meeting this morning regarding prioritization of transportation funds for the Selmon Greenway Trail through Downtown, Channel District, Ybor City and Palmetto Beach. Residents and business owners have been working on plans and design of the bike and pedestrian trail for over a year and see great value in connecting our urban core neighborhoods. While the project did not receive funding, it was re-prioritized as a “current project” significantly moving it up the list and making sure it is not just a plan that sits on a shelf.

Your letters and in-person presentations made the difference.  We will now need to keep up the pressure to ensure funding is sought after and the Greenway project moves forward. Updates to come. 

Tony LaColla 
HYNCA President

www.hynca.com
 
“Few will have the greatness to bend history itself; but each of us can work to change a small portion of events, and in the total; of all those acts will be written the history of this generation.” – JFK
 

 
 
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m.a.d. theatre’s Hairspray cast
m.a.d. theatre
Presents

HAIRSPRAY

August 5 – 21, 2011

Only 6 performances left!
Friday – Saturday 8:00 p.m.

Sunday 3:00 p.m.
Hillsborough Community College Performing Arts Center, Mainstage Theatre, Ybor City
(Located on Palm Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets)

Click on the cast photo to purchase tickets today!!
Or call 813-386-6173

m.a.d. theatre is proud to be the first community theatre
in Tampa to produce Hairspray!

Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by JOHN WATERS
Hairspray
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684
www.MTIShows.com
Hairspray opened this past weekend to standing ovations. Many attending said they will be return to see it again!. Don’t miss m.a.d. theatre’s largest production ever. Hairspray! Winner of 8 Tony Awards! This bebop musical tells the fun, flouncing story of “a big girl with big dreams – and even bigger hair” who sets out to desegregate the local TV dance show. She becomes a local celebrity, and in the glee and glitz of the early 60’s, teaches a few lessons about tolerance, understanding, and cosmetics to the TV audience. Purchase your tickets today by clicking on the cast photo, or visit our new website at madtheatre.com.
m.a.d theatre is a 501(c)3, not-for-profit community theatre that incorporates the three performing arts; Music, Acting, & Dance. For 12 years m.a.d theatre has delivered powerful, provocative, and affordable musical theatre to stages in the Tampa area. We are always looking for people who are interested in performing or volunteering, and for donors and corporate sponsors. m.a.d. theatre survives on your generosity!

Check out our new website!

www.madtheatre.com

m.a.d. theatre on Facebook
and on Facebook Groups
New! Follow us on twitter at @MAD_Theatre
 
 
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“THE LIZARD OF OZ” Comes To Gulfport

 GULFPORT, FL:  Gulfport’s annual Gecko Ball returns on Saturday, August 27th.  THE LIZARD OF OZ is the light-hearted theme of this year’s festivities.  The Ball will be held at the historic Peninsula Inn & Spa, 2937 Beach Blvd.  The party starts at 7 p.m. and lasts until 11 p.m.  The Gecko Ball is an annual event leading up to the 11th annual Gecko Fest, Gulfport’s largest and most beloved street festival to be held this year on Saturday, September 3rd.

THE LIZARD OF OZ will be a celebration befitting Gulfport’s quirky, funky, artistic nature.  Larger than life décor will evoke the colorful Land of Oz.  A full dinner buffet for the occasion will conjure elements of Oz charm and scenery.  Drink specials including Geckotinis and Ruby Slippers will be on tap.  Live music by Kevin Wilder and his Yellow Brick Roadies will keep party-goers on their feet.  Oz-related characters and activities will offer surprises throughout the evening.  Back by popular demand, this year’s photo booth will offer commemorative photos of party-goers posed in front of Oz backdrops.  Silent auctions will also be held during the Ball, featuring gift certificates, art work and merchandise from local businesses and artists.  Seven large steel geckos, each decorated by a local artist, will be the centerpiece of a live auction during the event.  Costumes are encouraged, but not mandatory.  Go for the Oz angle, something Gecko-ish, or combine the two!  A costume contest will determine the best ensembles of the evening. 

 Tickets for THE LIZARD OF OZ are $25 each and are available in advance at these Gulfport businesses: The Outpost (3007 Beach Blvd.), Domain Home Accessories (3129 Beach Blvd.), and T & Me Tea Co. (2908 ½ Beach Blvd. in the Art Village Courtyard).  Tickets may also be purchased online with a credit or debit card at www.GulfportMA.com.  Discounted accommodations packages for ball-goers, including tickets to THE LIZARD OF OZ, are available at the Peninsula Inn & Spa (727-346-9800) and Sea Breeze Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn (727-343-4445).

 The fourth annual Gecko Fest Pub Crawl is another event in the line-up of festivities leading to Gecko Fest.  The Pub Crawl will be held on Saturday, August 13th,  beginning 3pm.  For one $25 ticket, pub crawlers will be able to enjoy one beverage at each of nine bars and restaurants in Gulfport and St. Pete Beach.  Free trolley rides between Gulfport and St. Pete Beach will be available.  Pub Crawl tickets are on sale at The Outpost (3007 Beach Blvd.) and On the Rocks (5413 Shore Blvd.) in Gulfport, and Swigwam (336 Corey Ave.) in St. Pete Beach.

 All events are sponsored by the Gulfport Merchants Association.  A portion of proceeds from the Gecko Ball, Gecko Fest Pub Crawl and Gecko Fest will benefit a planned public art installation in Gulfport’s Waterfront District.

 
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Ybor City Saturday Market
CALLING ALL COOKS!!!

Enter the 2011 Festival del Sabor

Arroz con Pollo Amateur Contest

Win up to $750 in Cash Prizes!!

Saturday, September 10, 2011

To enter, contact Lynn via email: ybormarket@yahoo.com 

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 CENTRO Tampa and Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc. Kick-off

CENTRO Tampa’s 6th annual Festival del SABOR and Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc.’s official kick-off celebration will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Centennial Park in historic Ybor City from Noon until 6p.m in conjunction with the Ybor City Saturday Market.

 

The event will mark THHI’s 32nd Anniversary and will also mark CENTRO Tampa’s 6th Anniversary as the leading Spanish-language newspaper in the Bay Area.    

 

The event will showcase the SABOR or Flavor of Tampa Bay’s Hispanic culture through food, music, and art. Festival del SABOR will once again feature the popular Latin recipe contest and cook-off to find Tampa Bay’s Best “Arroz con Pollo.” Amateur cooks are encouraged to participate in order to win up to $750 in prizes. Prizes will be awarded for best recipe and most creative. 

 

This is a family oriented event that engages the community at large to enjoy a day of fun for the entire family!  This year expect an event full of culture, folklore, Latin musice and food!

The Tampa Hispanic Heritage official kick-off at CENTRO’s Festival del sabor will be hosted by the Ybor City Saturday Market and co-produced by Coda Sound.  Sponsors include:  McDonald’s, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Metlife and Verizon.  Media sponsors include:  The Tampa Tribune, News Channel 8, TBO.com, Univision Tampa, Maxima 92.5FM and Verizon Fios.  Special thanks to Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa.
New Vendors Welcome!

 

The Ybor City Saturday Market Market is a great place to sell and display your talent!  

 

We are accepting vendors who create arts and crafts, gourmet foods, prepared foods, some imports and collectables. 

 

If you are looking for a fun place to make friends, share your talents and earn extra income, email Lynn Schultz for an application:  ybormarket@yahoo.com or call 813.241.2442.

 

 Basic fee schedule and information is
available on our web site at:www.ybormarket.com

      

     Wood Creations by T-Bo                        The Happy Baker
                                                               Celebrating 1 year 

Ybor City Saturday Market

MISSION STATEMENT

 

The Ybor City Saturday Market will improve the accessibility of nutritious and affordable, regionally grown produce and ornamental plants, arts and crafts, pre-prepared foods, and locally produced products unique to Hillsborough County. 

 

The Ybor City Saturday Market will stimulate entrepreneurial activity among local residents and create a venue for local artists, craftsmen, and specialty product producers.      

Dishing with Mark & Carrie 8-2-11

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Saturday Night in GaYBOR
The Half Way to Gasparilla Bar Crawl started at The Honey Pot with over 1,100 partying pirates!!! This years benefit went to ‘Meals on Wheels’ Hillsborough’. Over at the Castle was Fetish Con. I always have said, “straight people are the kinkiest” & I wasn’t disappointed!!!!  Multiple Drag Shows at Hamburger Mary’s, Bradley’s & Tease. Dancing men at Liquid Lounge, Bradley’s & G.BAR. Frank Sinatra Party at The Ritz Ybor. So as we were walking over to G.BAR for the Stripper vs Aliens Invasion Party, suddenly we hear our names called out from the parking lot. It was none other than former Tampa Mayor Dick Greco. “Sorry you guys aren’t having any fun.” the Mayor said jokingly. Mayor Greco & his wife had just been to the Ritz for the Frank Sintra Party. What a crazy fun night in GaYBOR. The best part was the events were all at GaYBOR members locations.  See you in GaYBOR!!!
 

BINGO GaYBOR Style

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Drag Queen BINGO at Hamburger Mary’s is always a hit. When it’s a benefit for GaYBOR it’s huge!!! A Big THANK YOU to all those who attended. The GayBOR BINGO Night collected & gave away over $4,000 in Prizes from it’s members. Hotel stays at the Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor, Hilton Garden Inn, Don Vicente Hotel & The Grand in Ft. Lauderdale. Gift cards from Bradley’s, Mary’s, Liquid Lounge, Crow Bar, Gaspar’s Grotto, Bernini’s, Green Iguana!!!! Gifts from Hamburger Mary’s, MC Film Fest, Rainbow Linens, Fresh Mouth, Don Arnold AC Service, Russ Fox Massage, Reservoir Bar & every winner received a bottle of spirits from Florida Entertainment – The Honey Pot, Social & G.BAR. Can we all say BINGO GaYBOR Style!!!!

Hamburger Mary's

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The Chucky Cheese for Adult parties!!!
Like to see adults have more fun than children? just book your next party at Hamburger Mary’s!!!! All types of parties find Hamburger Mary’s the perfect spot to party. From baby showers, wedding parties, anniversaries & Birthday’s and more Mary’s is the place to be. Two weeks ago we saw a Dirty Disney wedding party there. This last week a cute blind folded guy was walken in by a big group of girls. The poor guy was wearing a sign that read “He is blind folded. Don’t tell him where he is!”  You can just imagine the surprise when he took off the blind fold and there was standing Daphne Ferraro, the tallest drag queen in captivity! Daphne called him up on stage. He was such a good sport that he did a shot with her & even took off his shirt for her too!!!!  For a GREAT TIME plan your next party at Hamburger Mary’s!!! PS Happy Birthday to Jeffery too!!

The Next Lady GAGA at G.BAR this Wednesday Night?

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Steve Donahue has an incredible eye for talent!!!  Several years ago he was excited about an act he had booked. We were there that night & he was right she was Great! that act was Lady GAGA. I had forgotten that she actually signed a CD for us that night!!!! Steve is just as excited about Porcelain Black who is performing this Wednesday at G.BAR.  This is a  concert we will not miss!!!   Doors open at 9:00.
See you all there!
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G.BAR

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Famous for over the top theme parties, G.BAR did it again with “Stripper vs Aliens Invasion “. G.BAR was transformed into “Area 51” with Aliens everywhere. Mixed into the crowd were off work porn stars having the time of their life!!! One thing is for sure ….those Aliens sure do know how to PARTY!!!

Bradley's on 7th

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The Thursday night amateur strip contest is becoming as popular at the old Thursday at Tampa’s Angels.   Men and a few bois from all over the bay area are showing up. The only person having more fun than the audance is Miss Joey Brooks, the Hostess! The popular Happy Hour crowds keep getting bigger and bigger. The next time your in GaYBOR remember the doors open at 4PM with 2 for 1 drinks specials too!!!