Meet the GaYBOR member of the Week

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Meet the GaYBOR member of the Week
Scott Spar
Scott holds the new position of GaYBOR Member at Large on the board of GaYBOR. We all know him as the WILD Club promoter. His party “RISE Sundays” is on everybody must do list!!!! Scott was just named 
 “New Father Of the Tampa House of Infiniti” aka Scott Infiniti now!!!!   
 
Interesting History
96 years ago, 844 died in a freak accident in downtown Chicago

From The MC Film Fest Mail Bag…

Subject: Ybor Youth Clinic Fundraiser
To: mcfilmfest@gmail.com

Hi Mark & Carrie:

As I am sure you are aware the Ybor Youth Clinic is holding a
fundraiser on on Aug 20th from 8-11pm at their clinic at 1315 E &th Ave
#104 in Ybor. The fundraiser is $100 per person and will provide the
much need funds to open this much need clinic.

The Ybor Youth Clinic is a new and long overdue addition to services
for those in need in Tampa Bay. The mission statement reads (in part)
as follows:

Our mission is to provide the highest quality, innovative,
compassionate and nonjudgmental health care services to our youth in
an environment tailored to their specific and unique needs. Our health
care services will include HIV testing and treatment; primary,
specialty and episodic care; GYN and contraceptive care; comprehensive
STI testing and treatment; psychiatric and mental health screening and
care; and access to various adolescent research trials.

This center will provide much needed care and support for young people
in the GLBT community. Many of these kids have been rejected by their
families either because of who they choose to love or their health
status. They need us.

The fundraiser details are:
Saturday, August 20 from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
at the Ybor Youth Clinic: 1315 E. 7th Ave., #104

Please do not RSVP to this email. We will send more official notice
later (i.e. an Evite).

We hope you’ll take a few moments to consider the importance of this
effort, and join us in giving your support and, yes, love for this
effort.

Could you please add this to your weekly email blasts so this event
will be a great success and expidite the opening of the clinic.

Bill Kanouff
o 813 254 7294
c 813 417 9541

 
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North Pinellas Pride Weekend Fundraiser

Hello to all of friends and partners of North Pinellas Pride:

 

Our team consisting of Gregory Brady , Lou Anne Karlin and Shey Gourley for Brady Karlin Events, Sadie Ruiz, Manager for Beso Del Sol, Mike Bell , ASAP, Joe Nash, Anti-Bullying Conference and Mae Roman, Co-Chair North Pinellas Pride would like to invite you to join us for our first event.

 

All of us at Brady Karlin Events and Beso Del Sol Resort in Dunedin are excited to start the fund, friend and awareness raising leading up to the official North Pinellas Pride Weekend.   Being the host hotel is an honor for the second year is an honor for Beso Del Sol.   We will not only have great deals on your weekend stay in the midst of all of the activities for the weekend,  but events to raise money right now for North Pinellas Pride , ASAP of Hospice and the Anti Bullying Conference Dunedin.

 

Our first event is a limited seated “Advocacy Dinner” for the Anti Bullying Conference.  Susan Latvala, Chair of the Pinellas County Commission who was instrumental in the writing and passage of the Human Right Ordinance will lead off our speakers for the evening.  We will hear from Joe Nash, the 17 year old Dunedin High School Student about how the Anti Bullying Conference began and where it is today, Ron Barnette, Dunedin’s Vice Mayor will speak to the Proclamation issued last year by our Mayor, other notables, including our first openly LBGT candidate for Pinellas County Commission, have been  invited to speak..  Get exited for our mystery speaker who will come to us from around the world, An international athlete personality, He’s on ice and waiting to share his experiences.The evening will be hosted by a former Miss Gay U S of A Miss Natasha Richards.

 

The delicious food will be provided by The Livingroom on Main. Cocktails by Marker 8 with special pricing on Absolut San Fransisco with our signature drink for Pride – the Absolut Advocate.  Join us in our newly renovated event venue at Beso Del Sol for this worthwhile event.

 

Cost $75.00 per person ( includes dinner and wine for the table)

Buy a table of 6 for $500 and become a table sponsor with full recognition at the event.

You can pay by PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Check ( Payable to Brady Karlin events, LLC, save the 5% credit card fee by using cash, check or PayPal)

 

 

RSVP to Contact@BradyKarlinEvents.com by July 16th, Only 60 seats are available.  We will contact you for your payment preference and info.

 

North Pinellas Pride was moved from the June pride month to allow the St.Pete Pride events in St. Petersburg and GayDays events in Orlando to take center stage.  We are honored to take part in and partner with the events and organizations to further our message this year:

 

Get involve and stay involved as it is not enough to “Come Out” it is about “Being Out” and not being bullied, discriminated against and being able to enjoy Human Rights. 

 

Click on this link to all of our activities and room information:  http://www.besonorthpride.com/

 

Thank you to the city of Dunedin and the county of Pinellas for our protective legislation.

–Warmest regards,

 

Gregory Brady

 

Brady Karlin Events LLC

You will experience an unforgettable event!

LOX Extensions Educator

727.643.5231 c  727.734.8851 X102 o

Gregory@BradyKarlinEvents.com

 
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SQUARE ONE
NOW ACCEPTING ARTISTS!

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SQUARE ONE is a creative collective that advocates arts awareness throughout the community by producing large and qualitative art and performing arts events.

For more information on Square One,  please e-mail Events@SquareOneFlorida.com


SQUARE ONE FLORIDA:

 
 
Okesene “Okie” Tilo,
Executive Director
 
 

Jason Moriarty,

Managing Director


THE RITZ YBOR

Tampa’s Premiere Special Events Venue
 
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1503 E 7th Ave
Tampa, FL 33605

ANNUAL SQUARE ONE CREATIVE EVENTS
 
 
Man On The Moon
Spring 2011


Berlin
Fall 2010
 

Camille Leone
Spring 2010
 
 
Magnum Opus
Fall 2009
 
La Di Da
Spring 2009
 

Virgin 2.0
Fall 2008
 

GO!
Spring 2008
Newsletter No. 18:  July 2011
 
 
 
 

NOW
ACCEPTING
ARTISTS
NOVEMBER 18-19, 2011

 


Square One is NOW ACCEPTING artists of all mediums for their upcoming Square One Creative Event that expands to two nights this year: Friday, November 18, 2011 and Saturday, November 19, 2011 at The RITZ Ybor.
 
This event marks the 4th Annual Fall 2011 Creative & Performing Arts Showcase that will boast over 75 local artists.
 
Don’t miss out!  Sign-up today before all spots are gone!
 
Please e-mail artist@squareoneflorida.com with “INTERESTED IN NOVEMBER 2011” in the subject line today for more information & to register.

Visit www.SquareOneFlorida.com for more information.
 

 
 
The official event name & theme will be revealed on August 19, 2011.
 
 
 
SAVE THE DATE: NOVEMBER 18
& NOVEMBER 19, 2011
 


 
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Hairspray @ Mad Theatre
 
http://madtheatre.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=RrAx5QKDAAH-----AAU-ew
Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by JOHN WATERS
Presents

 

HAIRSPRAY

 

August 5 – 21, 2011

Only 9 performances!


Friday – Saturday 8:00 p.m.

Sunday 3:00 p.m.

Hillsborough Community College Performing Arts Center, Mainstage Theatre, Ybor City

Click on Tracy to purchase tickets today!!



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


If you or your organization is interested in sponsoring the production of Hairspray, please email us today at info@madtheatre.com.


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

 

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JULY 20, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tampa Bay’s Professional Theaters Announce
First Annual Jeff Norton Theater Awards
August 22 at the Palladium Theater

American Stage, Gorilla Theatre, Jobsite Theater and Stageworks
                        team up in remembrance of beloved local actor.

TAMPA, FL –Tampa Bay’s professional theaters announce the first annual Jeff Norton Theater Awards to be held Monday, August 22 at The Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL. The event starts at 7pm with after-party to follow. Tickets are only $10 to encourage all members of the arts community to attend, but guests may purchase $25 tickets to express their support.
Jeff Norton was a beloved member of the local theater community, and Tampa Bay’s artistic directors have teamed together to honor his memory with a celebration of local professional theater. American Stage, Gorilla Theatre, Jobsite Theater, and Stageworks Theatre are hosting this year’s event. Audiences have been voting all year for their favorites in the categories of Best Actor, Best Actress, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Director, Lighting/Sound Designer, Costume Designer, and Set Designer. ABC Action News anchor Brendan McLaughlin will be acting as the evening’s master of ceremonies, and members of the local theater community will serve as award presenters.

 
The Palladium Theater is a generous sponsor of the event.

The Jeff Norton Awards celebrate the best of theater in the Tampa Bay artistic community. For tickets, call the American Stage box office at (727) 823-7529; purchase tickets online at

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CONTACT: Packy Boukis
PHONE: 440.476.1664
EMAIL:

 
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MTV Casting Call
 
Hi Friends,

I hope this email finds you well. I have the privilege of casting an extraordinary special to air on MTV on National Coming Out Day-October 11. If you know any young people who might be interested in this opportunity, or if you are willing to send this to anyone on your own mailing lists, post on your facebook pages, etc., we’d be utterly grateful. Let us know if there is a way we can get the word out together, because this project will benefit EVERYONE.

Thank you so much for your time, here is the casting info below.

Bunim-Murray Productions and MTV are seeking extraordinary people who appear to be between the ages of 16-24, who want to share their coming out stories. Whether you have already come out, or you want to come out, you can be part of a revolutionary TV special airing on National Coming Out Day (October 11).

-Do you have a particularly unique coming out story that you are willing to share?

-Do you hope to inspire others to gain confidence to come out as well?

-Are you tired of not being able to be completely honest about yourself with a relative or friend?

-Do you have someone in your life whom you have still not come out to and wish to involve in this special event?

-Who are you most scared to come out to? Why?

-Has there been a recent life incident that has inspired you to come out?

If you are interested please apply here: Www.bmpcasting.com/casting/comingout


Jen DeMartino
Casting Director
Coming Out Special
Bunim-Murray Productions

In this weeks Dishing 7-20-11

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People are Talking
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Battle of the Bands Begins
 
  
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New at MC Film
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The Hampton Inn Ybor
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Hamburger Mary’s
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Bradley’s on 7th
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WOW Catering
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Steam Fridays
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Liquid Lounge
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The Ybor Social Club
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G.BAR
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One Year Anniversary for The Bricks
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This Thursday is a Special Night in GaYBOR
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Mark & Carrie’s Niece of the Week
Daphne Ferraro
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Meet GaYBOR Member
Mike Olds & Partner Scott
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GaYBOR BINGO
Wednesday, July 27th
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Caribbean Resort Pitches For Gay Honeymoons
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NYC Hopes For Tourist Increases from Gay Marriage Law
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Photo of the week
When not busy working at MC Film…
Miss Amber relaxes by playing the piano.
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From the MC Film Mail Bag….

Florida L.E.G.A.L. Inc.
LAW ENFORCEMENT GAYS AND LESBIANS
Una Voce
Stageworks Invites you to its Ribbon Cutting
  
New Series @ the Dali’??

Dishing with Mark & Carrie 7-20-11

Dishing with Mark & Carrie
7-20-11
Stay- Cations
     With Pride month behind us you would think things would be slowing down. This past Saturday Night in GaYBOR District it was just the opposite…. HOT & WILD!!! GaYBOR District in historic Ybor City was running like a fine tuned machine with everybody working together as one big Proud Family! Many clubs and restaurants reported record breaking crowds. It was both gay and straight clubs! It looks like “Stay Vacations” are in full swing.  With the great bargain & values GaYBOR is the perfect spot for that weekend Stay Vacation. 

    From South Florida or Orlando take the Amtrak Train to Tampa. It’s cheap & fun. The train station is just 6 blocks outside of GaYBOR. For those who would like to drive or fly in, we suggest staying at the Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor, Don Vicente Inn for a more boutique rest or the Hilton Garden’s Inn near Centennial Park. Park your car then walk to everything. There are also a compliment breakfast. When checking into Hampton ask for the MC Film Corporate rate  Corp Code 0002672438 to save even more!! See u=you all in GaYBOR!!!!  LOGO TV calls GaYBOR District one of the Best Kept GLBT Secrets! And Top 15 Gay destinations!
Viva La GaYBOR!

 
Summer ‘Battle of the Bands’ Begins
    One of our favorite summer competitive band concert series has begun at The Ritz Ybor. Over the next 4 weeks every Wednesday, 4-6 local and area bands will compete to be the best. Each weeks winner will be called back to compete in the finals. The first week infamous Tea Cup (Mark), set designer Mathieu Stanoch,  singer Jeremy Gloff  were honored to be one of the many judges. It was a naughty fun time!  The bands were outstanding. The co-mingled sounds were superb. See you all at The Ritz Ybor this Wednesday.
 
 
 
New at MC Film Arriving Weekly
Hot Steamy and a full variety of Hot Studs 2012 WALL CALENDARS from Foto Factory have arrived! Pistol Pete, Unico and GO Softwear have new sexy beachy swimwear arriving weekly. Oversized fluffy Egyptian cotton Rainbow Towels are back in stock!

Hamburger Mary's Full Week of Activities

    Sold out crowds every weekend! Hamburger Mary’s is doing something right! The shows here are almost as incredible as the food & service is! Wednesdays is the infamous local charity BINGO Nights. This is THE PLACE to impress your friends with a good time! A full revue drag show 2 times a night weekends. There is always something going on at Mary’s with great afternoon drink specials. This past week they updated their website with a complete calendar. Check it out at http://hamburgermarys.com/tampa/  GO MARY’S!!!!

Bradley's on 7th Fantastic Drag Shows and More

Come early & stay late.  The Happy Hour kicks off at 4PM. Join the crowds for a Great Time. Drag Show, Strip Contests at night. Shows are at 11:30 & 1 AM. The shows are hosted by Miss Joey Brooks, the First Lady of Ybor City! There is also an event room at Bradley’s on 7th. This room is perfect for large & small receptions. On this past Saturday, the Suncoast Softball League held their big summer event here. It was catered by www.WOWonaPlatter.com  . Here is our favorite tip about Bradley’s. Just 10 feet from their front door is New York New York Pizza!!! On your way into Bradley’s stop here & pick up a slice! Then take it into Bradley’s to have with your beer!! Teresa, Jim, Joe, AJ, Josh, Brad and more great bartenders to serve you. Great Friends, Great Entertainment, Great Drinks & next door Pizza too!!!
 
WOW Catering

Steam Fridays

Have you ever wonder where the name “Steam Fridays” comes from? Just visit any Friday Night and you will understand right away!!! It’s Steamy HOT Fun! With Billboard Reporting  CJ/DJ’s, the best sound & light show in Tampa Bay, All the Hottest Party People and that’s just for starters. Steam Fridays actually has a full time set decorator, Mathieu Stanoch on staff. You just never know where the club will be taking you! On thing is for sure on the next day, Saturday you will be talking about the Wild Crazy Good time you had at Steam.

Liquid Lounge

Liquid Lounge is like the little train who said it could! The intimate club is packed full of  Hot Dancers & Good Friends. Now every Sunday you can catch the Judy B Goode & Pianoman Paul Thomas Show with Dancers here! One of the funniest stories of the week happened here Saturday Night. Tune in this Wednesday at 3:30 to LGBT LIVE http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/15974270 where we will be sharing this story.  Don’t forget Thursday it’s “Beauty & the Best” party here with Tea Cup & Trevor. This Saturday night is the Malibu Rum & UNICO  Summer Swimwear Fashion Show at 8:00pm! It will be a thriller and always the unexpected. 8 Hot Dancers will be wearing the newest UNICO sexy summer swimwear and the early release of fall underwear with Malibu Rum drink specials.

The Ybor Social Club

Last Thursday we headed out to the buzzing beat sounds at the Ybor Social Club!!!  The line was long. It was just plain FUN, FUN, FUN!!!! Famous for College Night the crowd is a mix with people who just want to have FUN!!! Upstairs DJ Charles was making the walls bounce and the newly added video wall dazzle. In the basement is the bar we nicked named “That 70’s Club” once there you will understand! This night was a guest DJ spinning the music sets. Give bartenders CJ and Vinny a kiss from us.