This Week at Chelsea Nighclub

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The Chelsea Nightclub is about to complete the qualifying round for Talent Quest Sunshine State, have you got your spot? Join us for Top Talent Karaoke on Sundays from 7-11:30PM, and win
a paid registration in the Talent Quest Sunshine State finals in April!
 
March is heating up at the Chelsea with a new line-up for every day of the week; check us out at www.Facebook.com/ChelseaNightclub! Stop in and buy a drink any night of the week and register to win the top suite on the Drag Race at Sea Cruise in March 2012 with AlandChuckTravel.com. A $4000 value offered only at the Chelsea Nightclub, Tampa’s Be Who You Are Bar!

Dishing with Mark & Carrie2-16-11

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MC Film would like to Welcome New GaYBOR District Coalition member, Bradley Nelson, new bar owner of  “Bradley’s on 7th”  Opening on March 4, 2011.  Become Bradley’s facebook fans today at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Bradley’s-on-7th/184745144897377
 
On the GO WEST Campaign Road
What a GREAT WEEK!!!!  Started Sunday with a friends morning brunch. Monday was spent out knocking on doors in the district.  Scott Spar & HOTspots Magazine hosted a GO WEST Meet & Greet at the Grand on Kennedy Condos. I met some very nice & involved in the community constituents there. Wednesday, candidate for district 5 Frank Reddick had made a very strange comment about the district. Read all about it below. Over at Hamburger Mary’s there was a GO WEST Meet & Greet BINGO for me . After BINGO it was off to Club PLAY & I was on TV at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/jamnlive106  fast forward to 01:37:28 . Thursday was the candidates for Mayors debate at Creative Loafing Community Room. After the debate mayoral candidate Ed Turanchik held a “Debate After Party” at the Bricks in Ybor. Friday morning we were out knocking on doors again. In the afternoon was the GaYBOR District Coalition meeting. Saturday night I was proud to be on the GaYBOR Float in the Sant Yago Knight Parade. Sunday it was back out knocking on more doors after a brunch with friends. This week the St. Pete Times had this to say about me “West has a commendable agenda for creating homegrown jobs in the district.” Thank You St. Pete Times!!! Early voting starts this Saturday, Feb. 19th…. New Direction for Tampa…. GO WEST!!!!!   www.Carrie-West.com
  

SAY WHAT???

Wednesday, 2-9-11 THAN (Tampa Homeowners Assoc Network) hosted a Mayor & Tampa City Council Candidate Meet & Greet Forum in West Tampa. Candidate for District 5 Frank Reddick said to the homeowner leaders group “there are no good restaurants in district 5.”
I totally can’t believe he said that! There are so many GREAT restaurants in district 5 area of Tampa.
It makes you wonder what Mr Reddick considers district 5 & who he will represent.
Everyone that know of me or know me personally,  know that I will be representing ALL of district 5 and ALL of Tampa’s interest.

 
Perhaps Mr Reddick should visit Ybor City, Channelside, Downtown Tampa, Seminole Heights, Nebraska Ave & 40th Street corridors. I’m sure we could find him many GREAT restaurants here, all in district 5!!!!  
 
When I am elected to Tampa City Council District 5,
 I will represent ALL of District 5  including;
 
College Hill, Channelside, Downtown Tampa, East Tampa, East Ybor, Florence Villa-Beasley-Oak Park, Grant Park, Live Oaks Square, Highland Pines, Historic Ybor City , Northeast Community, Northview Hills, Old West Tampa, Palmetto Beach, Port of Tampa, Ridgewood Park, Rivergrove, Uceta Rail Yard, V.M. Ybor, West Riverfront, Woodland Terrace and most of residential Sulphur Springs.
 
Partial sections of Courier City-Oscawana, Historic Hyde Park North, North Hyde Park, Old Seminole Heights, Southeast Seminole Heights, and Tampa Heights.
 
Early Voting starts Feb 19th. Election day is March 1st.

 

The GaYBOR District Coalition Monthly Meeting

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Over 50 people packed the Creative Loafing Community Room for the GaYBOR District Coalition monthly meeting. After a packed house for the beginning of the mayor campaign forum meeting we held in January, It was back and down to business for upcoming events.  It was voted that we be in the Roughriders St. Patrick’s Day Night Parade on March 12th. Watermark representative Jim Nixon gave a presentation on the GaYBOR Destination Guide that we are working on right now. Don’t miss out and be a part of this world class brochure of Tampa. Please email Jim at jim@watermarkonline.com

Krewe of Sant Yago Knight Parade

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Over 60+ people, most dressed up as the theme wild & crazy pirates & behaving naughty were on the GaYBOR float! Before the parade the pirates were eating, drinking & trading prized beads!!! What a beautiful night for a parade.This year our guest of honor was Tom Dyer, publisher of Watermark Magazine. Tom brought with him a photographer and a “Cabin Boy.” Nobody recognized the Cabin Boy…. it was Miss Sami, famous Diva from Orlando! As the float turned onto 7th avenue there were over 100,000 people screaming for beads! It was truly an experience of a life time. After the parade the pirates took over GaYBOR!!!  A special thank you Miss Arica Love for some of the photos. Our camera suddenly had attitude!!!

GaYBOR Float Get's Touch Up

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Three Cheers for www.FestiveFloats.com !!!!  Getting ready for The Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago Knight Parade 2011 www.knightparade.com , we took a load of 15 cases of beads to the  Festive Float’s staging barn. When we arrived the GaYBOR Float was pulled into the working shelter. Miss Chick & her crew were busy painting, new lighting, new covering on the GaYBOR Float!!!  She will look even more FABULOUS in the parade. In the office we noticed that several of the groups have started to reserve floats for the St. Pete Pride. If your looking to rent a float we give Festive Floats a big two thumbs up!  

The Perfect Valentine's Day

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We had the perfect Valentine’s Day this year & hope you all did too!!! In the morning we started out campaigning for GO WEST. After working up an appetite it was off to Tampa Buffet at Britton Plaza. The new owners have completely remodeled the restaurant & a changed menu. It’s GREAT try it today. Then it was off shopping at Oceanic Oriental Supermarket.  Located at 1609 N Tampa this market has everything!!! We always pick up a couple thing that we have no idea what they are along with the basics. Then we were back in Ybor & worked a couple hours. Off to Hamburger Mary’s for Dinner, RuPaul Show & Drag Show.  What an incredible special guest was there!!!! DIVA Miss Darcel Stevens from the Parliament House!!! It had been 13 years since Miss Stevens last performed in Ybor and her first time to perform in GaYBOR!!! The crowd went WILD & rumor has it she will be back soon for a Sunday brunch. After the show it was off to Honey Pot mgr, Ernie Webb Birthday party at Reservoir.

From the MC Film Mail Bag

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Contact:

Lynn Schultz

813-241-2442

Ybor City Saturday Market
 
 

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HOSTED BY

THE YBOR CITY SATURDAY MARKET

A FLAN-TABULOUS TIME

FLAVORED TO SUIT ANYONE’S TASTE!

(Tampa, FL) – Do you LOVE Flan? Come enjoy the creamy dessert at the 8th Annual Flan Fest! Flan Fest is celebrating 8 years of SWEET SUCCESS and returns to the Ybor City Saturday Market in Centennial Park (corner of 8th Ave and 19th St.) on Saturday, February 26, 2011 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. This event is held in conjunction with Fiesta Day, which is Ybor City’s official day of celebration of its ethnic heritage and culture.

 

Flan Fest will host its Annual Flan Bake-Off with forty contestants competing for the Top Flan in Tampa Bay. Judges will be testing their taste buds to pick their favorite beginning at 12 noon. Winners will be selected in both traditional and non-traditional (chocolate, strawberry, etc.) categories and announced at 2:30pm. Cash prizes, judging slot for 2011 and of course-BRAGGING RIGHTS will be awarded to the two winners in each category. Two cash prizes will also be awarded in the presentation/appearance category.  It’s not too late to enter, contact us for more information!

 

In addition to a Flan-Filled Day, activities will be held for the entire family.  Live entertainment, shopping, food and flan sampling will be available all day long at Centennial Park during Flan Fest!! In addition to the famous Flan Eating Contest, be sure to enter the Flan Walk at 2pm.  Win the contest and you can take home your own personal flan!!!    

 

Visit all of Ybor to experience the Flavor. The day will offer many flavorful things to do throughout Ybor City-Shopping, Ethnic Foods, Multicultural events, Entertainment and Exhibits.

 

Join us for a day of fun, food and of course the Guest of Honor-FLAN!!

 

Flan Fest is hosted by the Ybor City Saturday Market and Title Sponsors include Jose Toledo (su abogado Hispano), Bay News 9 Espanol and Bright House Networks.  Additional sponsors include Tampa Electric, Ana G. Mendez University, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Hilton Garden Inn (Ybor), Hillsborough County, City of Tampa, Centro Tampa, MAXIMA and Tampa Tribune.  This event is a fundraiser for the Saturday Market, a non-profit organization. The Saturday Market is proud to host the only Flan Fest in the world!!!

Sponsorship opportunities still available-call for details!

 

Contact Lynn Schultz to schedule an interview or to receive pictures from past Flan Fests for your station or publication, we will be glad to schedule a time to talk with you.


   
 
 

Be sure to check out our Facebook Page!

Flan Fest 2011

or Ybor City Saturday Market!

 

The Ybor City Saturday Market is open EVERY Saturday, year-round, rain or shine, 9am-3pm (summer hours, 9am-1pm).  Parking is FREE, Admission is FREE, Pets are welcome.

Visit www.ybormarket.com for more details or to learn about becoming a vendor.
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About Us!!!

B.M.A.D.(Brothers Making A Difference) is a community based prevention organization for young same gender loving and bisexual African American/Hispanic men ages 16-30. Our goal is to foster positive self-identity, educate on the risk of HIV and STDs, and help build a community in the Tampa bay area.

 

BMAD is a unique opportunity for young gay men of color to come together with their peers to discuss the issues that concern them. It is designed to address the behavioral influences specific to culture, race and socialization.

 

BMAD was created to equip Gay Men of Color with the tools to make the right choices, fostering the power to change, and make a difference in our own life and the lives of those we come in contact with. For participating in these groups individuals can receive up to $75 for participation.

 

For groups and other upcoming events please email Johnnie, Myles, Marcell, or Xavier at 813-695-4487. We have recently relocated to 1327 E. 7th Ave, Tampa, Florida 33605.

http://www.bmadtampabay.org/index.html

 

BMAD Events!!!

Please contact BMAD for more details

 

BMAD Drop-In Center – Friday 02/18/2011 from 3-7pm

Knight of Santiago Parade- Saturday 02/12/2011 5-11pm

BMAD Valentines Social- Monday 02/14/2011 4-7pm

BMAD Group Session- Saturday 02/19/2011 1-7pm (1 day)

Free HIV and STI testing….Please contact us for more information

 

CASH: Changing Actions, Saving Health Events!!!

Call 813.597.5561 for more details

 

Skate Party- Saturday 02/19/2011 7:30-10:30pm

United Skates of America Roller Skating Center

5123 N. Armenia Ave.

Tampa, Florida

 

Pizza Bowl- Saturday 02/27/2011 5-8pm

AMF University Lanes

13109 N 56th St

Tampa, FL

 

Hot In Ybor!!!

 

                       Mondays- Club Skye 1509 E 8th Ave Tampa, FL 33605                              
Free Entry and Drinks until 11pm

 

 

 

http://yborclubs.com/home_IUCH.html

 

Pageants!!!
 
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And Beyond!!!
 

 

 

GO WEST Meet & Greet Carrie

@ Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe

5119 N. Nebraska Ave. – Seminole Heights – Tampa

Wednesday, Feb 16

6:30-PM
 

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2011 Equality Florida Tampa Gala

Saturday, February 26th

7-9pm at the Tampa Garden Club
2629 Bayshore Blvd. Tampa, FL 33629 

 

 

 

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MISSION
To showcase a selection of compelling film and video by, for or about the GLBT community that entertains, enlightens and celebrates the Festival audience.
FUNDING