Dishing with Mark

FYI

Sunday at T-dance, Kris & Jim from Grand Central & Mark had a heated discussion & difference of opinions. Mark (Tea Cup) is no longer working at Grand Central Station!

To visit us please stop by our MC FILM Stores. Mark will still be bartending every Friday Night at The VAULT.

Sarasota Pride Week

Sarasota Pride is this weekend May 14th, Noon to 6PM at Robarts Arena at Sarasota Fair Grounds. Pridefest Kickoff is Friday night at the Waterside at the Quay. What a fun weekend for the start of upcoming Pride Events. www.sarasotapride.com

The Suncoast Resort Hotel

What a Birthday Party! The Lunar was packed Saturday night for Alicia Markstone & Lakia Mondale Birthday Celebration. Alicia got mixed up and was calling Carrie... Terrie. O-Well we gave the girls red hats, which they both wore. HUM doesn't a red hat mean your over 55????? Get read for the Huge T-dance with a

FREE CONCERT "AMBER LIVE IN THE COURTYARD!"

Memorial Day! There will also be an

Incredible Music & T-shirt SALE, that day at, MC FILM FEST.

Mark your calendars now! FMI www.suncoastresort.com

The VAULT... 1919 Central Ave

Fridays at The Vault are over the top FUN, FUN, FUN!!!! This past Friday DJ John Hick was spinning in the VIP Room All we can say is WOW who would have though that hip hop hits could be such FUN! In the main room The Fabulous Jason Jensen was spinning. Remember there is NO COVER (excluding Special Events) & doors open at 9:00, arrive early for drinks specials!

See all your old & New Friends at The VAULT this Friday!

FMI www.VaultFridays.com



The Ocean Jewel

We were all so disappointed when the Ocean Jewel Casino Boat did not sail on Carrie's Birthday. So this past Tuesday when Our friends Jack & Dan, Betty & Frank asked us to join them we jumped at the chance & said yes! We all definatly had a great time & would do it again soon! The ship was actually nicer than we were told. The food was beyond bad, so eat before you leave. The best part was THE MONEY! 4 out of the 6 of us went home big winners. FMI www.OceanJewel.com

Torch Song Trilogy & Casting Call

It's a HIT! "Torch Song Trilogy", Gypsy Production's and Quality Theatre Productions have been come synonymous! Every thing they put out is Fabulous & Very Professional. WE highly recommend seeing this production or better yet get yourselves season tickets NOW! Check out their web site at http://gypsyproductions.org/gypsy.htm

Casting Call for Gemini

Auditions for will be held at the Suncoast Theatre Monday May 16, 2005 beginning at 7:00 p.m. for this upcoming comedy about three college friends sexual confusion and South Philadelphia lifestyles. It's gonna be some party!

Artistic Director Trevor Keller will be looking for 4 male actors (ages from early 20's to 40's/50's) and 3 female actors (one early 20's and two 40's/50's). All reading will be from the script. Please bring a current head shot and resume. All auditionees will be called on a first come first serve basis. If call backs are necessary they will be held Tuesday May 17, 2005.

Gemini will be Directed by Dan Khourey and will run July 8, 2005 thru July 31, 2005, with an option to extend one week, with performances Thursday, Friday and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. There will be one Monday "Hospitality Night" performance July 18, 2005 at 8:00 p.m.

Rehearsals are slated to begin around June 13, 2005.

"Man"panion ????

Don't let the straight world "PC" get away with this!

It has been on all the talk shows & everywhere. The new word "Man-panion." This is just another attempt by 'the conservative so-called right' (who by the way are neither) to take credibility away from any gay relationships. Don't pander to the so called "PC". We don't mind being called: significant others, better half, lovers, domestic partner, gay union but not "Man-panion."

Una Voce Upcoming Events

Una Voce, The areas Gay Men's Chorus will have a lot of engagements the next couple of months.

Tickets for our Spring concert "Table For Two" are available for
purchase online at http://www.una-voce.com $15/ea or $25/pair
Schedule of Events
Sat May 07 05 5:00P: Fundraising Raymond James Stadium
Sat May 14 05 8:00P: Appearance MCC-Tampa Auction
Fri Jun 10 05 8:00P: Spring Concert "Table For Two", MCC-King of
Peace, St Pete (online ticket orders now accepted)
Sat Jun 11 05 8:00P: Spring Concert "Table For Two", USF Theater I,
Tampa (online ticket orders now accepted)
Sat Jun 25 05 1:00P: Appearance St Pete Pride Street Festival
Sun Jul 17 05 6:00P: Fundraising Una Voce Auction, Wyndham Harbor
Island Hotel, Tampa

NEW Gallery Opening

Congratulations to Howard! (Owner of Adrian Howard Galleries located at The Suncoast Resort.) Opening a new gallery in Manhattan on the 14th of May, The name of the gallery is Park Art. It is located 435 Park Avenue S. The grand opening will be from 6-9 pm on Saturday the 14th. Public is invited. Florida artist, Francesco will be the feature artist.

Fine Art and Sculpture

African & Eastern Artifacts

Local pottery, Blown glass

Come in and see what we have in our collection

Wed/Thurs 1-6 PM, Fri /Sat 1-11 PM,
Sun 1-7 PM

E-mail Bag

From our good friend, Marie in South Carolina

>Mildred was the self-appointed snoop and church gossip.  She made a

>mistake however, when she accused George, a new member, of being an

>alcoholic after she saw his old pickup parked in front of the town's

>  only bar one afternoon.  She emphatically told George and several

>others that everyone seeing it there would know what he was doing.

>

>  George, a man of few words, stared at her for a moment and just

>turned and walked away.  He didn't explain, defend, or deny.  He

>said  nothing.  Later that evening, George quietly parked his pickup

>in  front of Mildred's house and left it there all night.

>

Boy,
Don't we All know Mildred!!!

Love,
M&C

The New Money

A Home Needed for Kittens

From Michael in Atlanta writes

>>To all my dearest friends,
>>
>>       I need some help. My cousin's cat had
>>kittens and he was able to give away all but 3 of
>>them. I told him I would help him find homes for
>>the last 3. I can't take one because my son is
>>allergic but if three of you could take just one it
>>would be such a help and the kittens could have a
>>nice home. Since he lives up by the Nuclear Power Plant I'll go pick them
>>up for you.
>>
>>I've attached pictures of the last 3 kittens.
>>
>>Will you help?

People Are Talking

Steve & Sonny are having an " 8 is Not Enough Anniversary Party" at the resort. It is Saturday May 21st 7:30 PM til. All are welcome!! Should be wild. The 2 boys just got back from a couple of weeks in Amsterdam & London. Mr. Honey Baked Ham Corp., Michael C. came from Atlanta to close down the Fowler Ave.store and open the new store in Wesley Chapel in Tampa. Their ham is always a favorite with us! Speaking of traveling, Tampa's Frank E. went romping through the Carolina's the last couple of weeks. What is taking weeks off from the old grind stone? News Update on the missing Tampa Gay Guys, Steven Lorenzo's house and back yard are being excavated by the Tampa Police Dept.  More news coming next week.

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Fine Art and Sculpture
African & Eastern Artifacts
Local pottery, Blown glass
Come in and see what we have in our collection
Wed/Thurs 1-6 PM, Fri /Sat 1-11 PM, Sun 1-7 PM