Photos of the Week

Posted on January 9, 2014 by admin

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The Good Sisters out in GaYBOR

Burr it was COLD

Old friend from SunCoast Resort Days

Skilled in every position?

Caught @ Ybor City Wine Bar

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Caught @ Steam Fridays

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Caught @ G.BAR

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Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th

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Caught @ Hamburger Mary’s

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Caught @ Cristino’s Coal Oven Pizza

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Caught @ JJ’s Cafe & Bar

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Caught @ Centro Cantina

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Caught @ MC Film

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Caught @ GaYBOR/Ybor City

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Dishing with Mark & Carrie 1-9-2014

Posted on January 8, 2014 by admin

GREAT Rate at the Hampton Inn Ybor

The 2 million dollar renovation at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Ybor City is stupendous! The new brighter decorations in their dining & group room. The 1 year renovation project has small essentials for the guests and travellers. New updated contemporary room furniture, wall coverings and chairs to their private meeting rooms. Upgrades to the rooms are new carpets, HD TV’s, mattresses and bedding.

The friendly staff is superb and is ranked high by travellers.

They want to make sure you want to return back to the Hampton Innagain and again. Click here for the MC Film Rate.

Film Star Ms Joey Brooks

With the huge success of her book, “The Show Must Go On”, The rumors are all over about a film version of her infamous “First Lady of Ybor City” life . All we can confirm so far is that there are definitely several people talking about it.

Saving Mr. Banks

Our very favorite place for watching new movie releases is at the Centro Muvico 20. Located in the heart of GaYBOR it’s perfect for the before or after date night too. Us, being huge “Mary Poppins” fans, were very excited to see the newly released Oscar talked about movie, “Saving Mr. Banks.”

The film did not let us down. We were laughing then in tears. We are sure this film will be nominated for film of the year. Don’t wait. Go & see “Saving Mr. Banks’ today.

It Is UNDERWEAR SALE Time at MC FILM

Posted on January 8, 2014 by admin

The MC FILM Bi-Annual Underwear SALE is happening now through January. Top names that you love to wear! Unico, Andrew Christian, Pistol Pete and XUBA. Great savings up to 50% OFF and a way to start the New Year.

Stop into MC FILM today.

You Can Not Make This Up.

Posted on January 8, 2014 by admin

There are so many stories and tales about the old St Pete gay resort, SunCoast Resort that a lot have to be re-told. The Bear parties at the resort were always over the top. They sold out the resort from Bears from around the country. These guys sure knew how to party. There were drinking & eating contests and of course a lot of ‘Hey how are you’ greetings.’ Other contests like… how many bears would it take to overflow the huge pool! I think the record was 8 guys! The most bacon 1 could consume at 1 setting…24 pounds. Oh yeah we were there for that one at the resorts Flamingo Restaurant.

At MC Film we always carried fun things for the bears from XL shirts to XXXL thongs. At one party they invited us to the PRIVATE 3rd floor Bear Black Out Party. We had never been to one before but were told there would be great food & fun. It was about the time that bright fluorescent glow sticks & black light toys were just starting to get popular.

We had flashing buttons on that said, “Party!!!” There were two things they forgot to tell us. First, it was that Black Out meant there were no lights on. The second was that everybody was naked!!! There we walked in with our flashing button lights. Flash everybody was naked, Flash everything went black. I don’t know who was more surprised the Bears (who looked like deer in headlights) or us! Then a little voice came from the group of bears. It was a friend of ours. He said “Uncle Mark, Uncle Carrie, toss that flasher out & join us.”

We headed to the door at mach speeds! LOL LOL

Mark & Carrie’s Nephew/ Niece of the Week

Posted on January 8, 2014 by admin

Brian “Prada” Betz

This is one person you’ll want to meet & know. With his positive can do attitude he will be going far in our community. Brian is currently serving on the Board of GaYBOR District Coalition. When not working hard at Hamburger Mary’s, Brian can be found with his friends in and around GaYBOR. https://www.facebook.com/brian.d.betz

From the MC Film Mail Bag

Posted on January 8, 2014 by admin

News From Tampa Baseball Museum In Ybor

Another Tampa native reaches Cooperstown

Tampa has been long known as one of America’s leading baseball cities for producing a volume of top talent and fostering baseball culture. The roster of elite players from Tampa grew in December with the announcement that Tony LaRussa – born and raised in West Tampa – was unanimously voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. He joins Al Lopez and Wade Boggs in adding to Tampa’s rich baseball legacy in the Hall of Fame.

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Tony LaRussa played shortstop for Jefferson Dragons in 1962. Photo credit: TampaPix.com

Widely known for his managerial accomplishments, LaRussa graduated from Jefferson High School and was drafted as a player by the Kansas City Royals in 1963. LaRussa spent 10 years as a pro and in the Minor and Major leagues.

The White Sox offered LaRussa his first opportunity as a manager in 1979, which spurred one of the most illustrious careers of any manager in baseball history: three World Series Championships, six league pennants and 12 division championships. He holds the distinction of having the third most wins of any manager with a staggering 2,728 wins over 33 years, and is succeeded only by Connie Mack and John McGraw.

The Tampa Baseball Museum at the Al Lopez House congratulates Tony LaRussa on his acceptance into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place July 27, 2014.

New supporters in the dugout

The Tampa Baseball Museum would like to recognize the following supporters for their generous contributions toward the Museum’s capital campaign:

Mary & Manny Alvarez
Olivia Tobacco Company
Hill Ward Henderson
Ybor City Round Table

These gifts will help the Ybor City Museum Society rehabilitate the Al Lopez House and create the exhibits that will showcase Tampa’s rich baseball heritage.

To get in the game, call (813) 247-1434.

We appreciate your support and look forward to keeping you up-to-date about the Tampa Baseball Museum at the Al Lopez House.

The DALI Upcoming Events

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Warhol: Art. Fame. Mortality.
January 18, 2014 – April 27, 2014

The Dalí will launch a fresh exhibit featuring an important selection of Andy Warhol’s work. “Warhol: Art. Fame. Mortality.” explores how Warhol learned from Dalí’s public visibility and was equally attuned to the images derived from mass culture.

This exhibit will showcase over 100 works including paintings, screen prints, photographs, and film, including “screen tests” of Salvador Dalí and others.

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Vickie Brunner: “A Tour of Dalí’s Home”
Wednesday, January 8, 2013
10:30AM – 11:30AM

Coffee with a Curator is a special monthly visual presentation given by a member of The Dalí Museum’s Curatorial/Education team. Join us for complimentary coffee followed by a focused, theme-oriented presentation on a variety of Dalí-related topics.

For this talk, The Dalí’s Family Programs Coordinator, Vickie Brunner will share stories and take you on a visual tour of Dalí’s home in Port Lligat. In addition, two of The Dalí’s docents, Judith Overcash and BJ Ebersold will share personal experiences from meeting Dalí.

Cost: Free.

Location: The Dalí Museum’s Community Room or Theater

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The Dalí Dimension
Thursday, January 9, 2014
6:00 PM

Calling himself a Nuclear Mystical painter and creating artwork about the DNA molecule and the 4th dimension, Dalí possessed a lifelong fascination with the world of science. Weaving interviews with scientists and art historians, this documentary explores the vitality science offered to Dalí as a reservoir for new ideas and creations. (Spanish and Dutch with English subtitles, 2004, 75 min.; NR probably G)

Cost: Free

Location: The Dalí Museum Theater

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Self-Explore Activities Saturday, January 11, 2013
11:45 AM – 4:30 PM

Children can discover the creative world of Dalí through games, puzzles and arts + crafts activities which educate and encourage family interaction. Dillydally with Dalí takes place under the direction of the museum’s Family Programs Coordinator.

Supported by Jeeves Law Group, P.A.

Cost: Free

Location: The Dalí Museum Classroom