Sunday T-DANCE @ Barbarella’s
College Night @ The Social
Caught on the Street of GaYBOR
Friends on Balcony of RISE Sundays
From the MC Film Fest Mail Bag….
Congratulations to Tina Marie Eloian
on 4 New Leased Locations in GaYBOR/Ybor City!!!
Viva La GaYBOR!!!
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Deborah Cox to Perform at St. Pete Pride!
On June 30, 2012 St. Pete Pride will celebrate its 10th Anniversary in the Grand Central District of St. Petersburg, Fla. The event which started in 2003 has grown to become the largest Pride Celebration in the state and one of the largest in the country.
This year’s event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the streets of St. Petersburg between 21st and 28th streets along Central Avenue. Two stages will present live entertainment all day with a variety of musicians, vocalists, drag performers and deejays from around the region.
Headlining this year’s event will be the multi-platinum selling and a multi-talented entertainer, Deborah Cox. “We are overjoyed to have Ms. Cox at St. Pete Pride this year,” said Executive Director Chris Rudisill. “Her on-stage energy and beautiful presence will only highlight our 10th anniversary celebration this year.”
Cox has earned three Juno Awards, conquered the R&B and pop charts, including six top-20 Billboard R&B singles, an impressive ten #1 hits on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play chart and the lead role in Elton John and Tim Rice’s Broadway musical, Aida. Deborah will be returning to Broadway in 2012 where she will portray the legendary Josephine Baker in Josephine.
While singing with Celine Dion, Cox was discovered by the infamous Clive Davis and instantly signed to Arista Records. Her platinum selling debut album Deborah Cox was released in 1995 and garnered her first JUNO award for Best R&B Soul Recording. In 1998 she followed up with the release of her second CD One Wish. From this CD came the double platinum “Nobody’s Supposed To Be Here” which held the record for being the longest running #1 R&B Single for 14 consecutive weeks. She earned her third JUNO, a Lady of Soul and a Soul Train Award. Her second single “We Can’t Be Friends” also went to #1 on Billboard’s singles chart and sold over 500,000 copies. “Things Just Ain’t The Same” and “It’s Over Now” followed. In 2000 Deborah recorded the duet “Same Script Different Cast” with Whitney Houston. The Morning After was released in 2002 with “Up & Down (In & Out)” co-written with Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.
In addition to roles in both film and television, Deborah also released a Grammy Award nominated tribute album to the legendary Dinah Washington in 2007 (Universal) as well as an independent R&B album release of The Promise (Deco Recording Group) in 2008 where she earned her 10th #1 spot on the Billboard Dance Chart with the international hit “Beautiful U R”. Behind the scenes, Deborah has recorded singles for several film soundtracks including Akeelah and the Bee, Hotel Rwanda, Kingdom Come, Money Talks, A Good Man is Hard To Find and most recently Tyler Perry’s “Meet the Browns.”
In 2010 Deborah was invited by Andrea Bocelli to sing three duets with him at the O2 in London. She also Toured with David Foster on his Foster & Friends Tour.
Deborah Cox will headline the Jagermeister PLAY 98.7 Main Stage located near the corner 21st Street and Central Avenue during the Pride festival. St. Pete Pride is expected to draw an estimated 90,000-100,000 people this year and has a plethora of events occurring throughout the month of June leading up to the official St. Pete Pride Street Festival & Promenade.
For more information call St. Pete Pride at 727-279-LGBT (5428) or visit www.stpetepride.com.
St. Pete Pride is a 501(c)3 organization whose purpose is to promote unity, visibility, self-esteem and a positive image of and among the LGBT community of St. Petersburg and throughout the state of Florida by way of cultural and educational programs and activities including an annual St. Pete Pride Promenade and Street Festival Event.
For press photos and additional bio information
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Media Contact:
Chris Rudisill, Executive Director
St. Pete Pride, Inc.
Email: chris@stpetepride.com, (cell) 727-643-9160, (office) 727-279-LGBT
P.O. Box 12647, St. Petersburg, FL 33733
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Top Under Rated Gay City Destinations… So Get Ready To Explore!
by About.com columnist Andrew Collins
Cities like Detroit and Sacramento may not register as high on your gaydar as Boston or San Francisco, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have plenty to offer gay travelers. Many of us end up passing through smaller or less glamorous cities, perhaps on business, visiting friends or relatives, or enjoying a quick weekend getaway. It’s always a pleasant surprise to discover that a destination you had modest hopes for fosters a vibrant gay social scene. Here are some of my favorite underrated cities.
photo by Andrew Collins
Ohio’s largest city has two of the components that make for a great gay scene: it has a major collegiate presence (Ohio State University), and it’s a center of government (being the state capital). An extremely high number of gays and lesbians live here, and enjoy its lively downtown neighborhoods (such as the gay-popular Short North and German Village areas). Columbus has one of the Midwest’s best culinary reputations, a high number of art galleries, numerous gay sports clubs, and a youthful but unpretentious gay club scene. What more could a worldly traveler ask for?
photo by Andrew Collins
Sometimes unfairly dismissed as a mere gateway to Santa Fe and Taos, the nation’s hot-air ballooning capital has enough going for it to merit at least a three-day visit. Many lesbians and gay men call the “Duke City” home. You can explore up-and-coming downtown’s and historic Old Town’s galleries and museums, Nob Hill and Route 66’s trendy restaurants and handful of gay clubs, and the dramatic, 10,600-foot Sandia Mountains that fringe town – visit them via the aerial tramway (the world’s longest). Best of all, hotel rates here are about half what you’ll pay in Santa Fe, and Albuquerque has several gay-friendly B&Bs.
3. Providence, Rhode Island
photo by Andrew Collins
Just 45 minutes from Boston and one of the largest cities in America with an openly gay mayor, Providence has long been a tolerant, erudite, and progressive community. Artsy, left-leaning colleges like Brown, Rhode Island School of Design, and Johnson & Wales bring in a steady stream of gay students and academics. Superb restaurants, a vibrant Little Italy, restored historic neighborhoods, and a moderate cost of living (by Northeastern standards) are further draws to Rhode Island’s state capital. Providence is also the only city in New England with any gay bathhouses, which makes it something of a draw for guys on the make.
4. Kansas City, Missouri
photo by Andrew Collins
Near the nation’s geographic center, Kansas City is nevertheless often overlooked by gay and lesbian travelers. It’s a shame, because this surprisingly hilly and leafy metropolis on the Missouri River possesses considerable charms, and although the gay scene is comparatively discreet, it’s still active and sizable. K.C. has plenty of gay-friendly bars and eateries, plus a super snazzy retail and dining district, Country Club Plaza, famous for its elaborate Spanish-style architecture. First-rate art museums, a respectable theater scene, and mouthwatering barbecue offer further enticements to come and stay for a while.
5. Salt Lake City, Utah
photo by Andrew Collins
Nestled in the shadows of the spectacular Wasatch Mountains, which offer some of the world’s best skiing as well as the annual (and very gay) Sundance Film Festival (held in nearby Park City), Salt Lake City has a conservative reputation owing to its Mormon heritage and Utah’s decidedly red-state status. But Salt Lake is an eclectic city with plenty of outdoorsy, environmentally minded, socially liberal residents, and the handful of gay nightclubs here are wildly fun, much to the surprise of first-time visitors. There are several gay-friendly B&Bs in town as well as the gay-popular Hotel Monaco.
6. Indianapolis, Indiana
photo by Andrew Collins
America’s 13th-largest city, Indianapolis has experienced ups and downs over the past half-century, but it’s definitely in an “up” mood of late, with ambitious redevelopments of downtown neighborhoods; outstanding museums, theaters, and sports venues; and an increasingly visible gay and lesbian community. A beautiful canal-walk along the White River extends from downtown and passes by several notable museums, and the gay-popular Mass Ave Arts District abounds with cool places to eat and drink. You can cycle along a scenic bike trail north from Mass Ave Arts to the city’s hip Broad Ripple River neighborhood, where you’ll find another hotbed of great dining and entertainment. The city’s gay nightlife scene is friendly and diverse, too.
7. New Haven, Connecticut
photo by Andrew Collins
Famous for Yale University, New Haven has enjoyed one of the Northeast’s most stunning renaissances in recent years, following decades of urban ills. It’s the most liberal city in a state that recently legalized same-sex civil unions, and gays make up a big chunk of the social fabric here. Yale operates some outstanding museums, and the surrounding neighborhood has a dynamic, eclectic retail and dining scene that you’d expect of a much larger city. Theater buffs watch top-notch plays and musicals at the city’s three highly respected performing arts venues. Did we mention Jodie Foster and Larry Kramer are Yale alums?
8. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
photo by Andrew Collins
With a hilly, scenic setting at the confluence of three major rivers, the Steel City has gradually shed its image as a gruff blue-collar town, as new high-tech industries have moved in, and fans of arts and culture have become more familiar with such attractions as the fabulous Andy Warhol Museum, the provocative Mattress Factory modern art museum, and many museums associated with Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh. The U.S. version of the TV show Queer As Folk was set in Pittsburgh (although filmed in Toronto), which has helped increase the city’s queer visibility.
photo by Andrew Collins
California’s state capital is as desirable for what it’s near as for what it is – within a two-hour drive are San Francisco, Tahoe, Napa and Sonoma, and Yosemite National Park. But this laid-back, attractive river city has its own charms as well, including a dynamic downtown shaded by leafy trees and packed with historic Victorian and Arts and Crafts homes, not to mention a number of stellar restaurants and convivial, gay-popular coffeehouses. Sacramento also has a handful of gay bars and gay-owned accommodations, making it a friendly, relaxed alternative to some of California’s bigger and pricier urban destinations.
10. Detroit, Michigan
photo by Andrew Collins
One of America’s largest cities, Detroit hardly lacks name recognition. Unfortunately, since the decline of the auto industry and the urban exodus of the mid-20th-century, Motor City has battled with image problems. The highly pronounced gay population here lives and plays mostly in the nearby towns of Ferndale and Royal Oak, but downtown Detroit itself has among the nation’s most vaunted cultural treasures: historic theaters and performance halls, the estimable Detroit Institute of the Arts, and such outlying attractions as the Henry Ford Museum and Cranbrook Art Museum. This is a city whose star is rising.
11. Fort Worth, Texas
photo by Andrew Collins
Nearby Dallas may have more gay bars and a ritzier reputation, but this self-proclaimed Cow Town of about 500,000 people has the far more impressive cultural heritage, including such renowned institutions as the Kimbell Art Museum, Amon Carter Museum, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and Bass Performance Hall. The city also has a number of first-rate restaurants, the infectiously fun if honky-tonk Stockyards district, and a handful of down-home friendly gay bars. And the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame has developed something of a lesbian following since it opened in 2002.
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Creative Loafing’s Ybor City “Lunch and Learn” Series
Hello to all our fellow Tampa Bay Area business owners. We’d like your help in crafting something we’re very excited about – a chance to join us at our offices in historic Ybor City for lunch as well as a series of exclusive workshops on everything from “How to Get the Most from your iPhone” to “Social Media Marketing” to “Designing a Better Ad Campaign.” Please take just a minute and help us determine our Lunch and Learn programming for 2012/13. These lunchtime classes will be held at CL Space in Ybor City and we want your feedback on what types of sessions you’d like to attend, and when. Sincerely, Joran Oppelt Marketing and Promotions Director Creative Loafing
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GET YOURS & OUR Message Heard……
GetEQUALFL.org
My brothers and sisters in peace–
As you may have heard, following momentum created around the Executive Order–which would prohibit companies that do business with the government from discriminating against their employees based on sexual orientation or gender identity–Obama Administration staffers hurriedly called a meeting of several LGBT organizations about the Executive Order… only to tell those groups that the President wouldn’t sign the Executive Order.
Since then, GetEQUAL organizers across the country have been participating in inspiring actions at Obama for America campaign offices, asking campaign staff and volunteers to ask President Obama to stand up for workplace fairness. As Heather, GetEQUAL’s managing director, so perfectly stated in her previous e-mail, “This is about President Obama keeping promises to the LGBT community, and taking action whenever and wherever he can to make LGBT Americans more equal. This is about whether the President will stand up for workplace fairness, rather than political maneuvering. This is about whether the President will embrace full dignity and humanity for LGBT Americans, rather than clinging to the outdated mindset that standing up for equality is a political liability.”
So, as part of our efforts in Florida to keep the pressure on and make sure our voice is loud and clear…
Film a short video of yourself (ideally under three minutes) asking the President to sign the Executive Order and explaining why we just cannot afford to wait. Feel free to keep it simple or get as creative as you’d like! As long as it’s from the heart, it’s right. Once your video is all done, you can upload it by visitinghttp://www.dropitto.me/getequalfl and entering the password “equality.” Encourage family and friends to do the same. I’ll then compile the videos onto our page/website. Our message is clear: we can’t wait!
Keep an eye out for another e-mail on some on-the-ground action planning we’ll be doing. Thank you so much for being a force for equality; I am looking forward to seeing all of your videos!
Onward!
In peace and solidarity,
Caterina Victoria
GetEQUAL Florida | State Lead
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Dishing with Mark & Carrie 4-25-12
Road trip to Lakeland
A short 30 minutes east of Tampa is Lakeland. On a Monday afternoon we didn’t expect much but WOW were we wrong! Our first stop was a late lunch early dinner at The Texas Longhorn just off the Florida Ave exit on I-4. 6 tables of blue hairs and 3 tables of Gays. Of course we knew the Gay guys LOL. Next we were eager to check out Karma Bar & Lounge https://www.facebook.com/KarmaBarAndLounge . Located inside the Regal Grand Hotel on Memorial Blvd. This club is full of great surprises inside! We were greeted by new owner Jay and given a full tour. The club is located just off the private outside pool and adjacent to a very large convention room that has a gigantic stage perfect for pageants! The club has an upbeat atmosphere and great energy. At 5 in the afternoon on a Monday there was actually DJ Travis spinning!!! Rooms start at just $39.00!!! So why drink & drive??? No trip to Lakeland is complete without paying homage to the Green Parrot now called Pulse Lakeland https://www.facebook.com/lakeland.pulse Quick history lesson here…. The Green Parrot is the 2nd oldest Gay Bar in Florida, the oldest Gay Bar in Florida is the KIKIKI but it has moved 3 times. The Oldest Gay bar in the same location with the same name is The Pro Shop in Clearwater.
Anyway it is always a treat to stop at Pulse Lakeland. We were greeted by Bartenders Extraordinare Dustin & Shaelah and friend Matt. With very little cooing we got Dustin & Matt to show off their new UNICO Underwear. Which they purchased from MC Film. Hmmm… I wonder where the suggestion for road trip came from LOL???? The club was sparkling clean. The Lounge area, stage & outdoor patio had all been updated. With a great staff & club house feel it’s easy to why Pulse is so very popular. Both stops told us we should also check out the Tuesday GLBT Night at Alligator Alley. If your looking for fun friendly people we suggest you definitely check out Lakeland. On our next trip we will try staying at the Regal Grand.
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Jay @ Karma Bar & Lounge
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Dustin & Shaelah @ Pulse Lakeland
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Sunday FunDay in GaYBOR
Every week the crowds are getting bigger and bigger. This past Sunday the crowds were several thousand!!! It is like a Big progressive Party every Sunday. Starting out with Gospel Drag Brunch at Hamburger Mary’s. The first show is at 1PM. After brunch it’s a lazy start for the afternoon with drinks at Centro Canteen, Cigars at King Corona, a movie at Centro Muvico 20 and shopping for the latest in swim wear at MC Film. Cocktails at Liquid Tampa, Bradley’s on 7th and the Judy B. Goode show at Liquid Ultra Lounge. The BIG GaYBOR T-DANCE kicks off at Barbarella’s with $1.00 drinks the first hours then $2 then$3. You’ll just never know what to expect…. Concert, Water Slide, Bucking Bulls, Gladiators… Always a great Time & Fun Hot People!!! After T-Dance the crowd moves to the roof top of RISE Sundays @ Tabu, Liquid Tampa, Bradley’s on 7th. One last stop the must do stop every night in GaYBOR/Ybor City New York New York Pizza!!! See you all in GaYBOR!!!
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Will the real Dolly Parton please stand up?
Looking for a club with Great Energy??? Then Bradley’s on 7th is the place for you! Opening daily at 4PM this is the Happy Hour of choice for many of the locales. Many of the fun club events are the brainchild of the regulars. From cook offs, game night, Easter Egg decorating contest and more. Miss Joey Brooks is the cast director here. Miss Brooks who is also Miss Ybor City & Miss MC Film, is also former cast member of La Cage in Las Vegas. Using those connections & years of entertaining Miss Brooks brings local & Super Stars in to perform. Working together with Hamburger Mary’s it is now possible to give a Big Star 2 bookings in the same night, on the same block. This makes the booking fees affordable and the local fans all win! This is how Miss Gigi Monroe https://www.facebook.com/GigiMonroe was booked. Gigi is famous for her Dolly Parton & Liza Minnelli impressions. Can you tell who the real Dolly Parton is in these photos?
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Congratulations to Darcel Stevens!!!
Drag Queens at Sea in USA Today!!!
Welcome Ray Hendershot to the
Bradley’s on 7th Family
Viva La GaYBOR!!!
New Gay Resort Opening?
Care for a shot @ Hamburger Mary’s?
Krysta @ Liquid Lounge
Happy Birthday TJ @ Liquid Lounge
Friends @ Bradley’s on 7th
Hot Sundays @ Liquid Tampa
Great bartenders @ G.BAR
Party @ Barbarella’s
FREE Parking or Streetcar to Barbarella’s
Shopping @ MC Film
Live Music @ JJ’s Cafe
How much is the boy in the window?
@Liquid Tampa
NY NY Pizza
Where the Pizza is hot too!!!
Black Goat Tattoos
Collage Night @ the Ybor Social
Happy 4 Year Anniversary @ the Honey Pot
GaYBOR Member of the Week
Jocelyn Brenner – Hyde Park Village
Dick Clark may have launched Madonna’s career, but Jocelyn met him first! Jocelyn and Dick circa 1977. Is that money we see in her hand too???? LOL LOL
Mark & Carrie Nephew/Niece of the Week
Sam & Josh
Whether you say Sam n Josh or Josh n San or Samuel n Joshua you are always talking about a great Couple!!! Not only are the guys life partners but work together at Hamburger Mary’s too.
From the MC Film Mail Bag…. 4-18-2012
Great Press release from Sawmill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jonathan Bugg
Tel: 404-547-4933
Email: jbugg@flsawmill.com
SAWMILL BREAKS WINTER MEMBERSHIP RECORDS
While many in the gay community continue to be concerned about the state of Florida’s economy, it was reported today that the traditionally slow WINTER MONTHS of January, February, and March produced record attendance at Sawmill…America’s First Gay Community. Through March 31, 2012 nearly 2000 NEW PAID MEMBERS joined Sawmill. “Our community is definitely growing and at a rate that far exceeded our expectations for Winter Months” said Sawmill Not For Profit Co Op President George Cressman. The Sawmill General Manager Stan Gorsky added “…we believe this is an all time first quarter record for new members joining Sawmill. It is a reflection of the dramatic turnaround we are seeing here at Sawmill.”
Sawmill is America’s first Gay Community and is a not for profit co op. Sawmill offers themed weekends & events and offers permanent homes & rentals plus nightly hotel rooms, cabins, RV sites, electric and primitive tenting and more. Sawmill features a Dance Club, Mainstage Courtyard, a Leather/Bear Bar, and clothing optional pool & bar. For more information visit www.FLsawmill.com or 352-583-0664.
From the MC Film Mail Bag…. 4-11-2012
New TransGender-TampaBay, Inc.
Hi Carrie & Mark,
It was so nice to see you on Friday at the coalition meeting.
After I gave Carrie the application for TransGender-TampaBay, Inc., he had asked me for a description of the organization. I’ve supplied a brief description below and we will be expanding as time goes by.
Hugs,
Brianna Lovely
Director
TGTB, Inc. BriannaLovely@att.net
TransGender-TampaBay, Inc. (TGTB) is a non-profit organization, which will interact with other LGBT organizations to form an information network for transgender people.
The primary focus of TGTB is to help transgender people. This may include, but is not limited to the areas of discrimination, equal rights, medical care, job opportunities, housing, food and clothing.
The social/support subdivision, The Tampa Bay Ladies, holds meetings on the second Saturday of the month at various LGTB friendly venues around Tampa Bay, to exchange ideas and further the mission of TGTB, Inc.
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NOW HIRING!!!
Sent: 4/11/2012 10:03:24 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time
Subj: Hyatt Hotels of Tampa Bay & Clearwater Employment Opportunities
The Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach, & Hyatt Regency Tampa have some fantastic career opportunities. I have attached three flyers with a job list from each location. Please share and post in your respective areas. I welcome any calls with interested candidates. I look forward to working with each of you!
Regards,
Yana Moreland
Area Recruiting Manager
Hyatt Hotels and Resorts Tampa Bay
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April BALM (The Bay Area Leather Men ) Potluck Dinner
Host: Ross & Richard
Phone: 813-237-6292
When: Saturday, April 21 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Ross & Richard’s Home 6704 N Navin Ave Tampa, FL 33604
Message from Host
Our next potluck dinner will be held Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm at Ross & Richard’s home in Seminole Heights.
The Bay Area Leather Men is a social gathering for Tampa Bay Area gay men into or curious about the fetish lifestyle (leather, rubber, BDSM, sports gear, all interests and curiosities are welcome). The rules are simple: no by-laws, no dues, no politics, no drama; only good home-cooked food, socializing, camaraderie, and networking. Bring your favorite dish to share with others.
We start serving dinner between 6:30 to 7pm. Toward the end of the evening we go around the room allowing anyone to make announcements for events their group may have in the upcoming month. At the end of the evening we announce the date and location of the next potluck.
Our normal dress code is “leather casual”. Wear what makes you feel comfortable whether it is casual clothes, leather or other fetish gear. Make Saturday night Gear Night! This is a residential neighborhood. Please be discrete.
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Attention:
Ybor Merchants
FREE Advertising Opportunity
The Ybor City Development Corporation’s District Marketing Committee with Mercury Productions is launching a new merchant promotion called
Ticket to Dine
This is a joint promotions project among Ybor City, the TECO Line Streetcar, the Florida Aquarium and Tampa Bay Times Forum and a great opportunity for Ybor merchants to promote their businesses. All you need to do is provide a valuable offer/discount for visitors.
Here’s the way it would work:
Visitors attending the Aquarium or an event at the Forum would use their ticket
stub or receipt to get a half-off, round-trip aboard the Streetcar to stub or
receipt to get a half-off, round-trip ride aboard the Streetcar to Historic Ybor City. Once in Ybor, the same ticket stub or receipt would be used for discounts at participating restaurants.
The special offer would be up to Ybor merchant- perhaps a percentage off meals, a free appetizer with the purchase of an entree or a discounted dessert, for example. The promotion will advertised on Clear Channel radio stations in the Tampa Bay market and online on Google, Facebook and TampaBay.com, the Tampa Bay Times website.
To particpate in the promotion, please contact Bill McQueen, Mercury Productions, at 813/287-8044 or at bill@mercurytampabay.com.
For more information, please visit YborCityOnline.com
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Dishing with Mark & Carrie 4-18-2012
This week we took over 400+ photos
and still didn’t share with you all the excitement in GaYBOR/Ybor City!!!!
Viva La GaYBOR
Tampa Moves Ahead with Domestic Partnership
Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn with Tampa City Councilwoman Yvonne “Yolie” Capin, who introduced the ordinance to Tampa City Council members 6 weeks ago, watched the signing of this historic Tampa Domestic Partnership Registry Ordinance legislation into Tampa law. Mayor Buckhorn, in his chambers, signed with several pens. After the signing the first pen was given to Carrie West, President of the GaYBOR District Coalition. Before the signing Carrie joked with the staff and tried to change the pen to a bright pink GaYBOR District pen. ” This goes right to heart of who we are as a community and how we treat people.” Mayor Buckhorn commented. “For me this is a great chance to level the playing field for a lot of folks who are in relationships that may not look like my marriage, but should be treated accordingly.” added Mayor Buckhorn to the crowded room packed with media representatives. He also added that this is a great discussion point when talking to the companies that want to relocate to Tampa.
Carrie West commented, “ This isn’t a gay or straight issue. It is an equality and fairness community ordinance benefiting all of Tampa’s residents. Now, lets have the Hillsborough County Commissioners take note!”
Also present for the signing were Rich Kerin, treasurer of GaYBOR, Mark Bias co- secretary of GaYBOR and 3 representatives from Equality Florida, Ed Lally, Phil Dinkins & Brian Winfield. After the signing the Mayor & Tampa City Council members were off for a meeting with President Obama at the Port of Tampa. Tampa is now one of many other cities including most recently Orlando, Gainesville, Ft Lauderdale, Miami and Key West that have the Domestic Partnership law on their books!
That same day at 4PM Councilwoman Yvonne “Yolie” Capin was the guest speaker at the GaYBOR District Coalition monthly meeting.
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Councilwoman Yvonne “Yolie” Capin , Guest @ GaYBOR Meeting
A lot of new business members, members and local friends came to Bradley’s on 7th for the monthly GaYBOR District Coalition meeting. The guest speaker was Tampa City Councilwoman Yvonne “Yolie” Capin who had a very busy day by being with Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn earlier to sign into law the Tampa Domestic Partner Registry ordinance, had lunch and a meeting with President Barack Obama at the Port of Tampa and then onto the GaYBOR meeting all in the 6 hour window!
‘I felt that it was a right thing to do.” Yolie said. ” I wasn’t approached by any organization or individuals about this Domestic Partner Registry issue. I just said to myself that this would be a great legacy for my grandson who was born February 29th!” Thank You Tampa City Councilwoman Yvonne “Yolie” Capin for living by your conscience!
Upcoming agenda and events in historic Ybor City included: new GaYBOR maps 10,000 given out in 6 weeks, GaYBOR Days events will be held during Memorial Day Weekend this year, Orlando Gay Days June 1-4th and St. Pete Pride coming June 30th. The group Welcomed 12 new businesses to GDC.
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Big Ybor City Welcome to President Obama
We are sure that President Obama did not miss the HUGE Flag flying over Ybor City during his recent visit to the Port of Tampa. The State of Florida re-election campaign headquarters will again be located in Ybor City. Humm, So the Obama flag will be flying high over the Republican Safe Zone during the convention???? This is going to be great!
Will the REAL Cuban Sandwich Please Stand Up!
It seems that there is a real feud going on about who made the first “cubano” or “Cuban Sandwich?” Miami claims that the honor goes to them while of course Ybor City brags that no! We made it first and even ‘named it!” In fact it was so original the name could have been “the Cigar Workers Sandwich.” It was said that the diversity of the community, both Cuban immigrants and newly settled Italians that came to be cigar rolling workers created this great ‘mixto’ sandwich’ masterpiece.
Of course it has to be on fresh crisp Cuban bread, then a layer of glazed ham, next layer mojo cooked roast pork, a layer of Genoa salami with Swiss cheese, pickles and a smear spread of yellow mustard. Mayo was omitted and would have spoiled back then! Put in a press and that is an “Original Turn of the Century Ybor City Cuban Sandwich”! Added later years were tomatoes and lettuce.
Miami has the base right. Cuban bread, roast pork, ham, a question on which cheese to use, pickles and yes yellow mustard! What luck the Latino Times is having a competition to see which “cubano” is better in the upcoming Cuban Sandwich Festival, May 26th. in Tampa.
In any event we know that artist and creator of the Cuban Sandwich Show, David Audett, will artfully mastermind the famous Cuban Sandwich Show and will be there!
People are Talking
With 11 LGBT Bars & Nights in GaYBOR/Ybor city it is easy to see why the for rent sign in the former Blue Dog Bistro was only up a couple of days! Rumors are that a new LGBT entertainment complex will be opening there soon. The GaYBOR Sunday/ Fun Days have been packing them in.Al the members are reporting up sales which translates into more fun your everybody! What a birthday party for the emcee host at Hamburger Mary’s, Miss Esmee Russell. Even the queen of Orlando, Miss Darcel Stevens even meandered over from the Parliament House to host Sundays Gospel Brunch. The bull ride at Barbarella’s really brought out the rhinestone cowboys!!! Just say n
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Miss REAL Trailer Trash
The most unusual Miss Trailer Trash Drag Pageant was held at Gaspar’s Grotto with a fair number of well, … very specially adorned eye catching characters! The charity event proceeds went to Metro Wellness & Community Center. Contestants had people rolling or slipping off their seats. Many couldn’t enter because they didn’t qualify for not having any teeth. There was a 1 tooth minimum we heard to enter! The emcee was Miss Melanie Minyon (when she wasn’t barking at passerby’s from the middle of the street) who introduced the colorful contestants and was helped by the Tampa Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. It was a blast and congratulations for having a fun afternoon event. The Airstream trailer sponsored by Sailor Jerry Rum offered goodies and games.
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TV Personality Chuck Henson Caught in GaYBOR/Ybor City
Jason lounging @ Carne Chophouse
Happy 1st Year Anniversary
to the Original Liquid Lounge
Happy Birthday Esme Russell
Cast @ Steam Fridays
Party @ GBAR
The Men of Mary’s @ Steam Fridays
Fun House @ Tease Saturdays
Men @ Bradley’s on 7th
Party @ Liquid Tampa
Friends @ Barbarella’s
Niely @ Collage
Live Music @ The Collage
Friends @ JJ’s Cafe
Live Music @ JJ’s Cafe
We will have one of each @ Centro Canteen
Live Music @ Centro Canteen
Drinks @ The Brick’s
Night Crew @ Jimmy Johns
GaYBOR members of the Week
Carol “Mama” & Michael Wilson
Two of the Best GaYBOR supporters you will find anywhere. Both are now working together at Hamburger Mary’s in GaYBOR.
Mark & Carrie nephew of the Week
Jack Garrett
Always wearing a big smile and surrounded by friends. You will find Jack at all the GaYBOR Hot Spots. When not working as an advertising executive, in his own company. Jack enjoys cooking, performing music, and friends in his Ybor City penthouse.