Caught @ G.BAR
Caught @ Steam Fridays
90+ Trees were Murdered in Ybor City by the City of Tampa!!!
Friday, Sept 21, 2012. The tall & luscious trees only crime was providing shade & beauty to historic Ybor City. Many of these trees were 15 years and older. The trees were located between 6st Ave on the south & 9th Ave on the north and 14th Street on the east & 20th Street on the west. Attached are photos of 90 trees (we counted others report 100 trees gone) gone and very much missed already. To say the community & visiting guests to Ybor are outraged is an understatement.
WELCOME New Neighbors to GaYBOR/Ybor City
Here at MC Film we have new fun neighbors upstairs!!! The spaces is share by Interior Designer Carla D. Atkinson owner of “Carla Atkins Design Interior Design” and Elliott Wheeler Architect. With great humor the two tell their friends & customer that they are located in the small metal shed between MC Film & The Ybor Resort & Spa!! LOL LOL That is kinda true. The small metal shed leads to the stairs leads to the entire second floor above MC Film. WELCOME to our corner!!!!
Mark & Carrie’s Nephew/Niece of the Week
Michael Wislon
A person so Fantastic he deserving to be nephew of the week 2 times!!! A role model for many in the community Michael has been working out at the Powerhouse Gym and loosing weight. Over 120+ pounds so far. If Michael looks familiar it’s because he is also the manager at Hamburg Mary’s. The next time your at Mary’s ask to speak to the manager & tell him hi from us!!!
Featured GaYBOR Member of the Week
Historic Ybor Neighborhood Civic Association
If you live in Ybor City or are a big fan of Ybor this is a group that will interest you. Founding members of GaYBOR they are always working to improve Ybor City. Join their facebookpage today.
You Can Not make This Stuff Up!!
We have these good friends who is almost as crazy as us! He was a famous antique dealer who when he closed his antique store moved it into this home. Then down sized but didn’t get rid of anything!!! So when invite to his birthday we couldn’t think of what to get him…. Then it hit us. He was having a fancy Birthday Party at his home so….. We had a head shot of a famous porn star that had just been in the are. We took the photo and autographed it. “To Mike, Thanks for the best sex ever! Next time it’s free! Love, Colt” Then we put it into a Elegant Silver picture frame and during the party left it on the back of the toilet in the guest bathroom. The next day Mike called faking he was upset & said “Only you bitches would do that!!!” We all laugher and the photo is still there years later. LOL LOL. Must have been the best every birthday gift….just say ‘n
Dishing with Mark & Carrie 9/25/2012
“Corpus Christi”, Coming to Tampa
The Movie & the play, ” Corpus Christi” is coming Fri, Oct 19th to MCC Tampa. A benefit for MCC & the Metro Wellness and Community Center. Corpus Christi is a passion play by St. Pete born gay playwright Terrence McNally dramatizing the story of Jesus and the Apostles. Written in 1997 and first staged in New York in 1998, it depicts Jesus and the Apostles as gay men living in modern-day Texas. It utilizes modern devices like television with anachronisms like Roman occupation. Judas betrays Jesus because of sexual jealousy. Jesus administers gay marriage between two apostles.
Hello,
I am writing to you to announce a two-day event coming to Tampa Bay called “Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption”, on October 19 & 20, 2012. Please see attached press release for compete details.
Corpus Christi, written by Terrence McNally, is a retelling of the passion story with a Jesus like character portrayed as a gay man growing up in the 1950’s, in Corpus Christi, Texas. It does not set out to blaspheme or put down the bible. It casts Jesus as a man who is at odds with himself, but overcomes those odds and in learning to love himself he is able to love all men, including his enemies.
In a feature documentary, anti-gay religious groups meet “the gay Jesus play.” The film follows the troupe, playwright, and audiences across the U.S. and around the world, on a 5-year journey of Terrence McNally’s passion play, where voices of protest and support collide on one of the central issues facing the LGBT community – religion based bias. Challenging issues of civil rights, marriage equality and separation of church and state, this production has become a remarkable vehicle of positive change for a community struggling to find its voice. Meanwhile, the company of actors finds itself on a journey that would forever change their lives.
Location: Metropolitan Community Church of Tampa
October 19, 7:30 pm – Preview screening of Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption, follow by a Community Forum
October 20, 8:00 pm – Live theatrical presentation of the play, Corpus Christi
Proceeds will benefit the I Am Love Campaign, Metro Wellness and Community Centers and MCC Tampa.
Kathie Michael, Fundraising and Events Specialist
Metro Wellness and Community Centers
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Halloween GaYBOR Style
The Annual All Hallows Ball invites are out and this year 6,000 potential crazy over-the top revelers in costumes will be partying in downtown then heading to GaYBOR/ Ybor City for the outrageous & newly changed Guavaween ” Musical “ event. Florida’s largest Private Gay Party “The All Hallows Ball” is at the Tampa Convention Center coinciding with the Annual Ybor “Gauava” Halloween Night Fest October 27th.. Ybor’s Trolley car passenger exists that night will be ….very whimsical & colorful.
This year there isn’t a gate cover charge nor will there be a fenced in area or the traditional Mama Guava Parade! There will be clubs with a multiple wristband entry for $30.00.
The GaYBOR clubs, restaurants and bars will all be having great “Guava” events. Costume contests, bands, special VJ/DJ’s playing in clubs, and the Ybor streets will be totally bizarre. Definitely a great time to party in GaYBOR/ Ybor City.
“WALKING DEAD” is this year’s theme at the Sawmill Campground. Check out this FUN Link!! http://www.flsawmill.com/walking-dead-1.html OMG I think I just wet myself a little!!!
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Were You in GaYBOR the Past Year?
If you answered yes to this question…. There is a good chance your photo is on www.MCFilm.co Simply go to the web site and click on photos then your favored location.
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People R Talking
We noticed an ad sent to us about a change with a hotel chain in New Port Richey. It was changing to becoming a new destiny “gay resort.” We didn’t know how to take the pictures that they had sent to us and the”ad”??? The Quality Inn in New Port Ritchy. In the ad they criticized the old Suncoast Resort Hotel & the Flamingo Hotel in St. Pete!?!?!?? Strategists, economists, political thinkers and researchers are still putting figures together in regards to the RNC economic impact for Tampa Bay last month. It looks like we had very high accolades in friendliness and in hotel stays for August which is usually dismal! But where did they eat at? Speaking of great places to eat, the Laughing Cat Restaurant has started its fall buffet. More variety of fish dishes, salads and other new menu items for the weekday spread. Open 11-2 PM Monday – Friday.
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NEW at The MC FILM Store
A lot of new GaYBOR shirts have arrived. GaYBOR University, GaYBOR Cocks and Homophobic Gay Chicken T-shirts. Also introducing Mr Leather Clothing line of leather goods. Chaps, shorts, jocks, kilts and shirts. Stop in and check the new wears out! 30% OFF a large selection of shirts.
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Gay, ND Football & Kissing?
I went to a college in North Dakota and I really was taken back by the this weeks college football story. First it involves 3 things that I enjoy! Being gay,college football and a good kiss! Well, here goes last weeks event.
Jamie Kuntz, a gay 18 year old freshman on a football scholarship at ND State College of Sciences in Wahpeton, ND, the border town between ND & Minnesota, was kicked off the college football team.
He was at the football game but on injured status in Pueblo, Co playing Snow College taping the game for the team. At the end of the game his older boyfriend, who was in the press box with Jamie gave him a kiss. A team member told the coach and what he saw and Kuntz was dismissed from the team. Not for being gay but lying the head coach.
Kuntz told the coach that he had been kissed by his grandfather which really was his 63 year old lover
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You Can Not make This Stuff Up!!
Elton John Glasses
This week two Laughing Cat Restaurants managers came into MC Film and said that they were going to the Elton John Concert. They were excited to see the flashy sparkling glasses in the store and both purchased a pair for that nights concert. Just after midnight the pair were back at MC Film with an over the top story.
Walking into the newly remodeled million dollar USF Sun Dome they were approached by Elton John’s(Not knowing) promoter in a white suit. The guy said he liked their glasses and would they like to be upgraded for their tickets. To their surprise they were upgraded to front row seats!!!. After one song Elton pointed at the guys glasses & gave them a thumbs up. One of the guys took his glasses off and gave them to Elton John. Then to everybody surprise, Elton pulled out a marker and signed the glasses, then returned them!!!! They were congratulated and envied about there luck all night!
They boisterously said, ” How lucky can 2 straight concert going guys get?” Thanks for the story Roy!!!
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NY NY Pizza
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King Corona
Watch for the 1st LGBT Cigar Festival coming Soon!!!
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R Bar Great Happy Hour
Proud member of GaYBOR
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Band @ Stone Soup Company
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Great Tattoo
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Caught @ After Glow
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Caught @ Steam Fridays
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Caught @ G.BAR
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Happy Birthday Bradford
Caught @ Bradley’s on 7th
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Happy Birthday Justin
Caught @ Hamburger Mary’s
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Caught @The Social
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Caught @ JJ’s Cafe & Bar
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Caught @ Centro Cantina
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Caught @ Fresh Mouth
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Caught @ MC Film /GaYBOR/Ybor City
From the MC Film Mail Bag
Volunteer for the All Hallows Ball 2012
Hi Mark & Carrie!
How to help
Now that all the invitations have been received many of you have been writing in and asking how you can help ensure the success and continuation of the party. Casper has tears of joy in his eyes from the outpouring of offers to help. He says there are two specific ways you can help this year:
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Help build decorations:
Your hosts are planning another spectacular party for you again this year. There are many decorations that have been designed to transform the Tampa Convention Center into our Small World! Your hosts will be busy on multiple weekends between now and the night of the party cutting, painting and assembling all the goodies. If you’re interested in volunteering to assist with the painting and assembly, you may sign up to do so by completing the volunteer form by Clicking Here. -
Help the night of the party:
No costume? Then become a staff volunteer! Volunteers are needed the night of the party to help direct guests, ensure the escalators are kept clear, check tickets and assist with general crowd control. Shifts will be approximately 1 1/2 hours each. You will be provided with an official “All Hallows Masquerade Ball Volunteer” T-shirt which is yours to keep and wear the entire night of the party. Everyone will know that YOU helped out! If you think that you may enjoy helping in this capacity Casper says to Click Here! Some of your hosts were volunteers at first! Please respond no later than October 15th. But why not do it right now?!?
That’s all for now. Casper wishes everyone a fun and safe weekend! More to come soon.
Casper
*The Annual Tampa All Hallows Masquerade Ball is a private event arranged by the hosts for their friends and invited guests. It is not a commercial event.
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Sign Up for PFALAG Tampa Today
Friends-
Our PFLAG chapter recently had an anniversary! Our first meeting was in August of 2011. Over the past year, interest in the chapter has grown so much that we now need help to maintain our mailing list. We’ve decided to enlist the help of MailChimp, a personal publishing platform that will help us design better email newsletters and announcements, and enable us to share them on social networks. Our readers will be able to fine-tune what information they want to get from us, and every email will have links to allow you to change your preferences or unsubscribe completely.
This will be the last email that you’ll receive directly from the PFLAG Tampa gmail account. In order to ensure that you continue to receive our newsletter (and to let us know that you *really* still want to get our emails) please visit PFLAG Tampa’s subscription page and sign up for the newsletter. You can also ask for meeting reminders and join a new list intended for advocacy issues.
Thank you for your interest in PFLAG Tampa. We hope you’ll decide to join us for our second year!
– John & Nancy Desmond, PFLAG Tampa
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
– Martin Luther King, Jr., Letter from a Birmingham Jail, 1963
“We must make it clear that a platform of ‘I hate gay men and women’ is not a way to become president of the United States of America.”
– Jimmy Carter, 1996
Email: pflag.tampa@gmail.com
Web: http://pflagtampa.org
Telephone: (863) 535-5239
Calendar: http://goo.gl/gg3dp
Facebook: http://facebook.com/PFLAGTampa
Twitter: http://twitter.com/PFLAGTampa
Subscribe: http://goo.gl/ywnmA
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Meditation Marathon at Metro Wellness & Community Center
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Tampa LGBT Wedding Expo – FREE Ticket Details
Tampa Bay 3rd Annual Gay & Lesbian Wedding Expo
Hurry…Just a few FREE advanced tickets left!
Rainbow Wedding Network’s 3rd annual Tampa Bay, FL LGBT Wedding Expo
Saturday September 29, 2012
Tampa East Plaza Hotel
10221 Princess Palm Avenue
Tampa Fl, 33610
First 100 Tickets are FREE…visit http://www.samelovesamerights.com
Help spread the word via Facebook about the FREE tickets. Over 30 gay friendly wedding professionals,giveaways, music & more!
Rainbow Wedding Network has produce over 70 events nationwide!
Don’t miss this once a year Rainbow Wedding Network LGBT Wedding Expo!
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Dear supporters,
I’ve hijacked your usual Know It All for this one issue to tell you about an exciting initiative that the Museum is announcing this week. The program is called Tampa Museum of Art Gives Back. Watch your mailboxes and favorite media outlets for more details.
With your help, the Museum has always worked to bring the best in the visual arts to the citizens of and visitors to our region while at the same time removing as many barriers to access as possible. Here is a snapshot of what your support allows the Museum to offer each year:
Art on the House. Our galleries are open free of charge every Friday from 4 – 8 p.m. Last year, one-third of our visitors enjoyed our galleries for free.
Tours for Hillsborough County Students. Free, docent-led tours of Museum exhibitions to all Hillsborough County classrooms are a mainstay of our educational programming. We also offer bus transportation grants.
Art Spot. This free family drop-in program of hands-on art activities tied to current exhibitions takes place every Saturday at the Museum from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Art Space. This is an opportunity for community organizations to bring at-risk populations to a safe environment that connects them with the visual arts. This year’s partners include the Spring of Tampa Bay, Prodigy at the University Center, Champions for Children and our newest partner — The Pace Center for Girls.
Title One School Project. We provide teacher training, bus transportation and all required supplies for Hillsborough County Public Title One school children. This interdisciplinary program encourages critical thinking skills and the ability to make historical and cultural connections.
Festivals. Museum educators participate in various community festivals in Hillsborough County and beyond throughout the year, including Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, The Big Draw in Tampa and Ruskin, Gasparilla Music Festival, Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival and many school festivals.
Free Family Days. These celebrations of the arts on view in the galleries are held semi-annually.
Student Exhibitions. The Museum presents three to four K-12 student exhibitions and receptions annually.
Earlier this year, I sat down and tried to quantify what monetary value we might give to our efforts. The results surprised us. In 2011, the Museum offered more than $250,000 worth of free services to our community. This represents almost 10% of overall annual budget.
Our members, donors and corporate sponsors make all of this happen each year, and we could not be happier with our attempts to make what we do available to as many people as we can. Thank you for being a part of this amazing mission.
Yours truly,
Todd D. Smith
Executive Director