Day 5: Satellite Beach, FL

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    After a brunch with the family we headed south. Back on to I-95 south just 5 hours south is Satellite Beach Florida next to the Kennedy Space Center. We are lucky to have family here. My sisters favorite Greek restaurant is here, NIKI’S Rainbow Restaurant www.nikisrainbowrestaurant.com . If you are ever anywhere in the area this a must do. This is truly authentic Greek cooking destination.
    We stayed up late into the night catching up on the family news.
Day 6: Home to Tampa.
The short drive of 2 1/2 hours and we were back home in Tampa.  1,024 miles behind us and memories that will live a life time.

It’s my Birthday Weekend

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October 13th is my Birthday!!! I will be celebrating  this weekend on the balcony at Hamburger Mary’s this Fri, Sat & Sun. The only thing I want for my Birthday is for you and me to become facebook friends at
Other Birthdays this month include: David Bass Oct. 2, Chuck HensonOct. 4,   Michael Wilson Oct. 9, Phil Tracy Oct. 9, Hoang Le Oct. 10,John Brunken Oct. 13, Steven Alumn Oct. 13, Miss Joey Brooks Oct. 14,  Mike Puccio Oct. 17, Arica Love Oct. 19, Chad Hartman Oct. 23,   & Chad Lee.  Looks like I am in really good company!!!
 

25th Anniversary TIGLIFF Film Festival a Buzz
    Halfway through the great up and coming GLBT motion picture films. This week is all about film and the Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. A great selection of top films and some are secretly being shown.at the Tampa Theatre in downtown Tampa.
    A lot of movies that are at festivals never go to DVD or are archived in university libraries. A couple of films were filmed right here in Tampa. Watch for Rob Williams,“Out to Kill” and local Hamburger Mary’s bartender and film director, Fred Dever’s movie,” Cam’s Day”! There are 30+ great movies yet to watch.
    The festivals last Closing film shown is “Eat With Me.”
    Super job Film festival volunteers!
 
TIME TO VOTE!
    Don’t forget to use your right to VOTE!
By mail, early voting or at the Election Day polls.
Our Hillsborough County Slate of State & Local Candidates we recommend; 
    Governor –                  Charlie Crist
    Attorney General –    George Sheldon
    Chief Financial Officer – William Rankin
    Bd of County Commissioners, Distr 2-    Elizabeth Belcher  
    Bd of County Commisioners, Distr 7-      Pat Kemp
    School Board, Distr. 2, –    Michelle Shimberg
    School Board  Distr 4 –      Melissa Snively
    School Board  Distr,.6 –     April Griffin

“You Can Not Make this Up!”

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Day 4: The Wedding
    Our beautiful niece, Miss Meagan and her future military husband, Chris, met and live in Savannah, the proclaimed “Hostess City of the South.” They chose a Savannah River boat for their wedding. It was on the beautiful Georgia Queen paddle wheel boat http://www.savannahriverboat.com/ . The wedding theme was “1920’s Prohibition.” The guests all dressed in ’20’s period flapper” outfits. Our outfits came from La France  https://www.facebook.com/lafranceybor in GaYBOR of course!
    The beautiful Southern Bride wore a traditional white wedding dress for the ceremony with handmade lace veil from Sheila in Minnesota. Later she then changed into a b/w flapper dress for the reception/dinner. We were asked to bring our gold frame for some fun photos.
    Our new nephew Chris is an U.S. Army Ranger with a fun sense of humor. Our niece told us to be prepared for a Wild Wedding service but nothing could have prepared us for what happened next!!!!! The ceremony was performed by the army base Chaplin. In the service where he said “Does any body object to this marriage, speak now or forever hold your peace”, a, person in the audience stood up and said “Meagan you can do so much better than Chris….”
    Just then the groom pulls out a gun from his tuxedo and shoots the guy! The family and friends were all in shock! We were docked next to the busy River Walk with the many hotels, restaurants on the shoreline. Fake blood shot out of his chest and back as he fell to the floor. The groomsmen dragged the guy out by his arms down the bridal center isle! The bride then pulled a flask from her garter belt, both toasted each other and took a drink. Then the wedding proceeded. LOL!!! ( The wedding couple had this all rehearsed &  filmed. We will be sure to share the video with our readers soon).
      A cocktail hour followed the wedding then a dinner all onboard the boat. The Night of surprises was not over yet! The couple 1st dance started. The groom walked down one side and the bride down the other side. They stopped and met in the center of the boats dance floor. The bride unwrapped her rose bridal bouquet then roses all fell on the floor. The groom picked up one rose as they danced the Tango!!! Later, we were told that they were at dance classes practicing for months. Encore… Encore!
    It was like a scene out of a movie!!!  Who knew they could dance so well together. Under a sky full of stars the boat re-docked with the Savannah River Walk as a back drop. It was truly one of most beautiful and fun wedding we have ever been to.
    Congratulation to the new niece/nephew married couple Meagan & Chris!!!
1st Dance

From the MC Film Mail Bag

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mad theatre of tampa, inc  Announcing Auditions for “RENT”

m.a.d. Theatre
Announces Auditions for

RENT
Book and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson

Direction by
Tony Gilkinson

Music Direction by
Rob Walp

Round One: Audition Information

Please RSVP to

Please specify one of these dates.
Sunday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m.

The location for auditions will be provided after an RSVP is received.
You will also receive an Audition form to complete prior to coming to audition.
Sorry, walk-ins for auditions will not be permitted.
We will attempt to accomodate your preferred date. However, in order to manage capacity, we may ask you to consider a different night to audition. We appreciate your flexibility.
Be prepared to learn a short dance combination at 7:00 p.m.
Prepare 16 bars of music for your audition and bring your sheet music.
An accompanist will be provided.
You may be asked to sing a cappella and to test your vocal range.
Please no CDs or mp3 / Ipod sound tracks.
Headshots are preferred but not required, as photos will be taken of each actor.
Everyone auditioning will be notified via email as to their status.
All actors should arrive promptly at 7:00 p.m. on their assigned date.
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
Mark Cohen
Roger Davis
Mimi Marquez
Tom Collins
Angel Dumott Schunard
Maureen Johnson
Joanne Jefferson
Benjamin “Benny” Coffin III
Up to 6 ensemble members

Round Two: Call Back Audition
Sunday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m.

Rehearsal and Performance Dates
Rehearsals will be Tuesday through Thursday, 7pm to 10pm,

from November 4th through January 29th.
First required cast gathering on Saturday evening, November 1st.
Please bring your calendar with any conflicts you will have meeting
the rehearsal schedule to auditions.

All performers must sign an agreement to abide by the policies set by the Board of Director’s of m.a.d. Theatre of Tampa, Inc.

Performance dates are February 5 – 22, 2015

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.
Sunday 2:00 p.m.
at the
Shimberg Playhouse
David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
m.a.d. Theatre
Is Now Accepting Resumes
Directors
Music Directors
for

The Great American Trailer Park Musical
Performance Dates are June 5 – 21, 2015

m.a.d. Theatre is looking for experienced, qualified directors. Please send your resume today with cover page and references to info@madtheatre.com. A board member of m.a.d. Theatre will contact each applicant to arrange a mutually convenient time to interview.

Written by David Nehls and Betsy Kelso, this two-act musical comedy explores the relationships between the tenants of the Armadillo Acres Trailer Park in Stark, Florida, particularly between Pippi, the ‘stripper on the run,’ the Dr. Phil loving, agoraphobic Jeannie, and Jeannie’s tollbooth collector husband, Norbert. It was performed in the first annual New York Music Theater Festival in 2004 before making its off-Broadway debut on September 27, 2005.
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Dishing with Mark & Carrie 10-1-14

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October: Tampa Social Season Starts
TAMPA PRIDE “Out of the Storm” Had Rainy Skies
    A very jubilant crowd of TAMPA PRIDE supporters weathered the Tampa rainy storm Friday night at the Honey Pot. Over 200 attended the Kick Off TAMPA PRIDE Launch & Cocktail Reception.
    ” What a great way to start the new revival of TAMPA PRIDE.” stated Mark Eary, TAMPA PRIDE Parade Co-Chair. ” The people are singing in the rain! With the mocked up 12′  tornadoes inside this is great fun.”
    A dozen Musical numbers by area Tampa talent performed, a Super Silent Auction, an array of served appetizers by Cristino’s Italian Restaurant, Scott, Mike and Mark E and a wild group of scary   tornados for decor in the Honey Pot.  Adam Walls & Mark Eary did a great job in setting up the ‘Out of the Storm ‘ event.
    ” Proud…Determined…United” is the 2015 theme for 2015 Tampa’s Pride resurgence Carrie West, TAMPA PRIDE President, announced.
    The TAMPA PRIDE group have to come up with $65,000 by January just for the City of Tampa for Special Events street closures and cleanup. Another $40,000 is needed to have for the Pride event set ups, vendor tents, entertainment, stage and other expenses.
    Kurt King, Gerre Reynolds, Michael Wilson and Walter Pinillos are Capital Campaign Co-Chairs. There is a GO-FUND-ME bank account set up for donations on TAMPA PRIDE Facebook page and on the new website, www.TAMPAPRIDE.org  . All donations will help benefit Pride. There is also Corporate packages available from the co-chairs and on the website. And when we say ‘Grass roots’, we mean community grassroots!
    Tampa  haven’t had a Gay Pride parade for over 14 years. It is about time! The new Pride organization have a great response of participation from the many non profit community organizations including TIGLFF, Balance Tampa Bay, PFLAG Tampa, Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, Equality Florida, many local Bear groups, Una Voce – Gay Men’s Choral, Metro Wellness & Community Centers, Hillsborough GLBTA Democratic Caucus, numerous church groups and so many more calling everyday.
    “Everyone really wants to get on board with the new Tampa Pride event.” Carrie proclaimed.
    The upcoming TAMPA PRIDE is set for Saturday, March 28, 2015. On that Saturday will be a Pride Festival Vendor Show on 8th Ave. and on 7th Ave will be the new TAMPA PRIDE Parade. The sloagn,  “Corridor of Prides” will now include TAMPA PRIDE held in March, St Pete Pride in June and Orlando’s ‘Come Out With Pride’ Celebration in October.
    In the Central Florida corridor there is an estimated 2 million GLBT households. The GLBT issues are many including same – sex marriage, marriage equality and GLBT working rights. This next year will be a whole lot of GLBT PRIDE in Central Florida!
    The next TAMPA PRIDE meeting is Tuesday, October 14th at Hampton Inn & Suites at 6pm.
    New website www.TAMPAPRIDE.org , Email address; TampaPride2015@gmail.com

Miss East Coast Large & Lovely Pageant

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    Nicole Lane from Tampa won the pageant title at the 4th Annual Miss East Coast Large & Lovely Pageant. The co-owners, Delores Van Cartier and Kurt King put on a very impressive pageant at Hamburger Mary’s Sunday Night. The friendly fierce set of judges included from Baltimore – Adonius Diamond, St.Pete – Stephanie Stuart, Clearwater – Jocelyn Summers and Kathern Nevets from Lakeland.
    This years pageant had 8 contestants and the pageant added a Sexy Lingerie category for all contestants. The winner took away $14,000 in cash and in-kind prizes. The National Crown will be held in February in Orlando at the Parliament House.
    Last years 2014 winner Miss Dorae Sondero and 2013 winner Miss Star Montrese Love were celebrated pageant guests.
    Congratulations Nicole!

New Saturday Ybor City Market’s Fall Season

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New Saturday Ybor City Market’s Fall Season
    The Fall season is perfect pickings for fall produce and an assortment of handmade crafts. The Ybor City Saturday Market  in Centennial Park is starting another year with many new vendors.
    The upcoming Fall Pumpkin Patch, Fall Craft’s Weekend and the many fall festival weekends are always a treat for the whole family. The freshly baking bread aromatic smell in the air to the many artists you can personally meet and chat with about their creations.
     Market hours are on Sat mornings in historic Ybor City, 9am -1pm.  www.ybormarket.com
911 Heroes Memorial Open & Tpa Baseball Museum Still Under Constr
    On the end of the TECO Streetcar Line in historic Ybor City is one the two newest Memorials in Tampa. The 911 Fallen Heroes Memorial is on the corner of 8th Ave & 20th Street. A very solemn memory of the infamous tragic day in America.
    “We Will Not Forget 9/11” is imbedded in the 911 Fallen Heroes Memorial grounds.The beam is from the World Trade Center II that collapsed with NYFD fire fighter stainless steel figurine statues helping a fellow firefighter and a NYC Police statue of a firefighter covered in ash & dust in need of medical attention.
    This is a must see!
    Next to that memorial is the new Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Memorial.
    The new Tampa Baseball Museum in the famous Tampa Al Lopez House  is having a major total redo. The infamous first Tampa native major league baseball player was also inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
    The old wooden Lopez house in North Ybor City was moved to the 19th St & 9th Ave lot (next to Centennial Park) for the renovation and future museum transformation.
    It will house a collection of the 125 Years of National Baseball League History in and around Tampa, West Tampa and the Tampa Negro Baseball Team.
tampabaseballmuseum.org
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You Can Not Make this Up

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    One year before 9-11 we were in Las Vegas for the New Years Gift Show with our friends Chuck & George. We decided to take an afternoon off and visit the wondrous humongous Hoover Dam. Before 9-11 you could take the hard hat tours and go deep inside the workings of the massive dam.
    We all had our hat on and headed into Hoover Dam. Our tour guide took our group of 8 people into the inner dam facilities.  As we made our way thru the famous dam with many tunnels it was very interesting.
    We were told that the concrete is still curing. There was small leaks of water actually coming thru.
    Finally we were at the very base of the gigantic mother dam just above the winding Colorado River. All of a sudden very loud sirens went off.
    Our tour guide and the workers all started to run every where. We didn’t know what to do and just looked at each other …. what was going on? After about 4 minutes the sirens  that echoed the rivers lower canyon chamber stopped and our guide re-appeared.
    Of course we all asked what just happened.Our hard of hearing ears and wondrous white faces.
    Our guide actually said…. “That was the dam’s emergency warning system to evacuate the dam.  I knew you couldn’t keep up with us so we just left you here.”
    Hmmmmm, You really can’t make this up!