Happy 100th Birthday Party @ Hamburger Mary’s
Jan Platt @ Ybor Saturday Market
Tuesday Twilight Market
Prime Rib at Carne’s is a Touch Down!
Metro Wellness Center
Photos of the Week
Dishing with Mark & Carrie 4-24-13
The Theatre Edition: Straz Perfroming Arts Center, Stageworks, m.a.d. Theatre,
Carrollwood Players & Eight O’Clock Theatre
(Check out al the events in The MC Film Mail Bag section)
Last Week to Vote
Rumor has it the Voting has become intense. This is your last week to VOTE for Grand Marshals for St. Pete Pride. If you have not Voted yet in this fun PRIDE competition, now is the time to Vote!
VOTE HERE
Tampa’s Downtown – Changing
The downtown district in Tampa and the center of activity in the 1960’s and 1970’s is again going through a major rejuvenation facelift in sorts. Is downtown Tampa finally changing? New condos, townhouse and new boutique businesses are emerging. The once pedestrian mall ( Franklin Street) now reconverted back to car traffic has new storefronts appearing.
The new developed downtown condos and townhouses are comforted by recently built condos on Bayshore Blvd, Harbour Island and in the Channelside District. Two older downtown buildings are being transformed for more hotel space. The old Mercantile Bank Tower on the Hillsborough River is changing to a new trendy loft style hotel and the old federal courthouse building is changing to an upscale artsy La Meridien Hotel. New restaurants are also planned in the future hotels.
Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn is so positive of the new undergoing downtown changes that he gave his 2013 State of the City at the old ornate Kress Building on Franklin Street. That beautiful historical building has been empty for over 2 decades.
Just last fall the 5 year multi-million dollar project at the historical preserved Floridan Hotel made head turns and appreciate new growth spurt in the downtown district. Two new housing projects are in the works for groundbreaking this fall. Other new projects are being built in the new Encore Development Project between downtown and Ybor City. Maybe downtown Tampa has a bright new future!
More so are all the new weekend planned events that help support a downtown community. The on the river and green space at Curtis Hixon Park have monthly festivals and concerts helping resonate the open air feeling of downtown living. Soon the long planned Tampa Riverwalk will be completed for a stroll along Tampa’s downtown waterways and past the Straz Performing Arts Center.. The wide variety of cultural events are set in the many acclaimed downtown museums including Tampa Museum of Art, Glazer Children’s Museum, Henry B. Plant Museum, Tampa Bay History Center and Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. All are new centers for family and group activities and education. The weekly downtown Sunday Market on Franklin Street is in its growth state. Food items, crafts, fresh vegetables, baked and homemade items and services are available under the tents and the crowds are plentiful for more new items.
Somewhere on the downtown plan is an anticipated and gravely needed grocery store. Some say Trader Joe’s and others say Publix Grocery stores have acquired future sites. It would make sense in the growing renaissance of the new downtown Tampa plan.
Well, it is spring and a new hope of re-developing downtown Tampa business and cultural area. New ideas are always welcome!
Senior Citizen Discount ???
OMG!!! It happened this week. Some great friends had given us a gift card to the Seminole Hard Rock Casino Buffett. They told us first to sign up for the “Players Club” then the buffet goes from $20 to $15. Standing in line we were joking about being the youngest people in line. It was our day off so we just enjoyed the leisurely day. We walked up to the smiling lady at the window and gave her our drivers license for membership. Then it HAPPENED!!! She welcomed us to the Players Club and said, “Here are your tickets to the $9.95 Spring Senior Citizen buffet special today!”
Mark said, “Sorry we do not qualify for that special.” The lady smiled and said “Yes you do!”
OOUCH!!! Then she said that with our new Players card they would take an additional $5.00 off.
Humm…. so the $20 buffet went to $15 then $9.95 now $4.95
We just might start to like these Senior Citizens Discounts!!!! LOL LOL LOL
ACID BETTY, Headliner for Tolerance Ball
Just announced. ACID BETTY will be performing at the Foundation for Tolerance First Annual Masked Ball Gala. http://vimeo.com/64421074 details below.
The Foundation for Tolerance was established to raise funds for at risk and LGBT teens that are bullied, neglected, living in a hostile environment or homeless. The funds will also be directed to create greater acceptance and to teach tolerance of youth in schools and at home through suicide prevention education to reduce peer and family rejection. The Foundation will organize and sponsor a myriad of annual fundraising events from which proceeds will be directed to both local and national community outreach centers that play a hands-on role in providing housing and counseling.
The Foundation for Tolerance
Requests the pleasure of your company
at
the First Annual Masked Ball Gala
for the benefit of its charitable endeavors
Saturday, the fourth of May
Two Thousand and Thirteen
Reception at half past seven in the evening
The Floridan Palace Hotel – Grand Ballroom
905 North Florida Avenue – Tampa, FL
An elegant and exciting evening to be shared by all
Cocktails & butler served hors d’ouevres, silent & live Auction,
DJ & dancing, casino gaming & VIP Cabanas
Black Tie Optional
Masks Recommended
www.Facebook.com/theMaskedBallTampa
www.FoundationforTolerance.org
http://themaskedballtampa.eventbrite.com
Questions: GJG.themaskedball@gmail.com
Port of Tampa
Much like the Florida Snow Birds several of our favorite cruise ships are heading northfor the summer. They will be cruising the summer months out of Boston and NYC. Many of the cruise ships staff have become regulars in GaYBOR and will be missed for the Summer. Once off the ship there are 3 things the staff like to do in public, Have a drink, Smoke a cigarette & Swear just a little!
Thank you to all the crazy fun stories you have shared over the past months. Did you know there are 4 major cruise lines calling Port Tampa home? They are Royal Caribbean Cruise Line , Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland American Cruise Line & Carnival Cruise Line.
Things that make you say “Humm…??”
Any Ideas what this is? This is in the http://www.nohoflats.com that was built on Cass Ave in N Hyde Park. It looks like they are building only one side much like a Hollywood set. The back side had no walls??? When we asked this question on facebook our friends said “It looks like a mock up or sample in construction building.”
Great Fun Recipe! Pony Tails
Our Crazy Fun Sister, Cheryll told us about a new recipe called, “Pony Tails”. We had such fun making this. First you take 2 inch pieces of Italian sausage or jumbo hot dogs. Then push spaghetti thru them & cook in boiling water. We used sweet Italian sausage. In a large frying pan we made one of our favorite sauces. 4 Tables spoons olive oil and 4 tables spoons butter. Saute 1 large sliced onion and some garlic. Then add 1 cup white wine, 1 cup chicken stock & 1 large bunch of kale chopped up. Bring to simmer and reduce liquid in half. Drain the pasta with sausage then return to cooking pot. Pour the sauce over the drained pasta, cover & let sit for 10 minutes. The pasta will absorb most of the liquid. Add a bit of cheese,
THANK YOU to Sister Cheryll for the fun night! Miss Amber even got a bite!!!
You Can Not Make this Up
VW Date
One day we were talking with a lesbian couple abut embarrassing first dates. They laid this story upon us.
It was the 1970’s and a very hot summer day in upstate New York. The 2 were on their first date. To look extra sexy Mary wore a beautiful flowing cotton dress. Jenny called ahead and told Mary the she was driving her VW Bug and it didn’t have A/C. Mary thought to herself and said… No problem! I will not wear my panties & will stay cool. Jenna pulled up & the VW had those large rounded beaded seats. Mary though even better! With out Jenna noticing Mary gently lifted her dress & started to roll around on the cool beaded seat. Off the two drove into the rolling hills countryside.
When they arrived, must to the horror of Mary… Private body hairs were now twisted & stuck in the beaded seat!!! Butch Jenny laughed and said, “No Problem that happens all the time on these seats!”
She then pulled out a pair of scissors from the glove compartment and cut Mary free.
What a first date! Something did go right because years latter the two are still together.
GaYBOR Member of Week
Creative Loafing
Celebrating 25 years of community interactive provoking, often opinionated, thought. All in a weekly paper! We all know CL (Creative Loafing or former Weekly Planet) as community guide to the out of sight arts, inside political minds, unfurling food shops, unspeakable thoughts and what the heck is going on weekly all over Tampa Bay, magazine.
A friendly neighbor headquartered in historic Ybor City and the GaYBOR District.
We congratulate Editor-in Chief David Warner and the whole staff of writers at Creative Loafing
Mark & Carrie Nephew/ Niece of the Week
Donald Bentz
A long time Tampa Bay LGBT Community activist. The Executive Director of our 50th states Equality Hawaii since 2007. Don calls Tampa Bay his part time home. Welcome home Don.
Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
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www.madtheatre.com • m.a.d. theatre on Facebook • m.a.d theatre is a 501(c)3, not-for-profit community theatre that incorporates the three performing arts; Music, Acting, & Dance. Since 1999 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! Contact us at Info@madtheatre.com for more information.
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Neil Simon’s, “Chapter Two”
Performances April 12th thru May 4th at Carrollwood Players Theatre.
Directed by Eric Edington. www.carrollwoodplayers.org
Coming up in May: “Lend Me a Tenor”
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About The Show:
In this long-running Off-Broadway hit musical revue, Broadway’s greatest musical legends meet Broadway’s greatest satirist in this hilarious, loving, and endlessly entertaining tribute to some of the theatre’s greatest shows, stars and songwriters. It’s time to revisit, and laugh with some of your favorite shows: Annie (“I’m 30 Years Old, Tomorrow”), Hairspray (“You Can’t Stop the Camp”), West Side Story (“Chita/Rita America”), A Chorus Line (“What I Did For Laughs”), Les Misérables (“On My Phone”) and more. It’s the greatest, it’s the funniest and it’s the hottest celebration in town!
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Stageworks Theatre in the Channel District Proudly Presents
the Classic, “Of Mice and Men”
John Steinbeck’s timeless American classic, this gripping masterpiece is set in the desperate world of the Great Depression. It is a compelling tale of friendship and survival. Two lonely migrant workers dream of a place of their own but the dream is shattered in one searing, tragic moment. An extraordinary tale of love, loyalty and the power of hope.
Featuring: Nathan Jokela, Dennis Duggan, Slake Counts, Peter Konowicz, Peter Nason, Kaleb Lankford, Robert Richards, Cornelio Aguilera and Jessica Kerner. Richard Coppinger directs.
Performances from May 2-19, 2013
Thurs- Sat 8PM Sundays 3PM
Thurs May 2nd preview all seats $10.
Opening night $35. Enjoy entertainment before, reception before and after, with cheese, munchies and drinks. Meet the artists after the show.
Tickets for other nights $26.00; Seniors $22.00
Students, artists & military $10 pre-sales & half hour before show.
For group discounts of 10+ please call: 813- 727-2708
Stageworks Theatre at Grand Central at Kennedy
1120 E Kennedy Blvd Ground Floor
(West Building – Ground Floor)
Tampa, FL 33602
NEW DATES: For Actors with conflicts
Stageworks AUDITION: TampaWorks 2nd Annual original 10 minute plays:
When: Sunday, May 5th
When: Sunday, May 5th
Time: 7:30 PM
Callbacks: Monday May 6th
Callbacks: Monday May 6th
Time: 7:00PM
Performances; June 6-9, 2013: $100 Honorarium
Who: Diverse: females/males ages 20s-60s
What: cold read – monologue
Performances; June 6-9, 2013: $100 Honorarium
Who: Diverse: females/males ages 20s-60s
What: cold read – monologue
Where: Stageworks
1120 e. Kennedy Blvd
1120 e. Kennedy Blvd
W.Bldg. Tampa 33602
Call: for appt.: 813-251-8984
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It’s easy to celebrate Earth Day, just stop by the Ybor City Saturday Market and visit our earth-friendly artists & entrepreneurs!
