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Dishing with Mark & Carrie

9-21-06

New Gay Restaurant & Bar Opens

Now open, "The Kizmet Steaks and Lounge" located at 1101 1st Ave N., St Petersburg. The opening night celebration was WILD! The owner, Art brought in 13 performing acts for opening night! There were: cabaret singers, jugglers, strippers, belly dancers, flag twirlers & bands. At one point it looked a like the crazy antics of the Gong Show. Our favorite performer was Judy B. Goode, of course! What a Great Asset to the St. Petersburg community.The decor was modern, up scale and fresh. The food looked OK. We waited 2 hours for a table and then we decided to eat elsewhere that night. Stop by and check The Kizmet out for yourself.

Congratulation & Good Luck to Art & Staff.

Phone 727-821-1078 thekizmet@tampabay.rr.com

Turn-A-Bout

Just a reminder... The Suncoast Resort's "Turn-A-Bout" is this Monday night. Doors open at 8PM and the show starts at 8:30. We understand that the big opening production act is going to be one not to be missed! This years benefit charities are ASAP Suncoast and Pet Rescue. Live Auctions and so much more!!!! See you all there.

Just for the record... the rumor is true!

The earth quake last week was caused by too much fun at the Suncoast Resort!

The shows keep getting better and the T-dances keep getting hotter

& the Leather Bar is just plain naughty!

Ritzy Rags

Any trip to Orlando is not complete without a stop at Ritzy Rags! We walked into the doors and were once again warmly greeted. Then we learned that Bartender Dave from the Suncoast Resort, Mike & Gary had all just been there too! Leigh has done wonderful new things to her store. The wig selection is the best in town. There were many new clothes and even a new make-up area. For us, the best part is the shoes!!!!! WOW what a selection! Visit the store on line at http://www.ritzyrags.com

Then it was off to the P-House where they were getting ready for Colt Men Weekend. Mark your calendars now for Monday, October 16th. We will be celebrating Mark 50th Birthday that night at the P-House. Next doors at the Full Moon Salon there were many more familiar faces! And the neon at the top of the rafters, Point Beer, is from Carrie's hometown, Stevens Pont, Wis. Beer drinkers say," when you are out of POINT, you are out of town!" We were in Orlando's Universal Studios to spend time with our partying CPA nephew, Brent visiting from Madison, WI.

TOYS!

Just announced this past week......The theme for this years "All Hallows Masquerade Ball" is TOYS! This huge gay private party has grown from a friends home to the Florida State Fair Grounds! We understand that to celebrate the 30th Anniversary there will be a very special entertainer! If you are not on the guest list, try volunteering to help. Visit their very fun web site is at http://allhallowsball.org Check out last years photo slide show. Do you recognize anyone?

Congratulations Jack & Dan

Dozen of Friends gathered to celebrate Bartender Jack & Dan's 9 year anniversary held at Radar Bar in Tampa. Wayne even baked a cake! Cheers to Jack & Dan!

New at MC Film - Suncoast Resort

The new fall merchandise is filling the shelves fast. Stop by today and see what's new!

Christmas Cards Just Arrived!

Rainbow Boa's for Halloween

New Rainbow Wind Chimes

6,000 Great Videos at $2.00

New Lesbian Section

Cards, Movies, Books, Posters & more

Miss Amber with a smile & kiss for you!

Our Attorney Sets up Shop in Ft. Lauderdale

Our personal Tampa attorney and friend, Steve Grider has set up his new law practice in Wilton Manor, Steve Grider, Attorney at Law. He practices real estate and criminal law. Did I say Steve is a tall man? He is 7' tall , a very loud mouthpiece and available!!! Congratulations Steve!!! Give Steve a call at 954-937-7334 in the South Florida area.

This Week in the Washington Blade

Activists question whether Calif. governor is a gay ally,
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is taking heat for vetoing a bill that would have prohibited negative portrayal of gays in school textbooks and other instructional materials. It expanded existing anti-discrimination laws that apply to minorities. Schwarzenegger, a Republican, vetoed the bill ...
- JOSHUA LYNSEN September 15, 2006

Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

Below are the photos taken at Suncoast Resort on Sunday, when representatives Sister Freda Swallow and Sister Shirley B. Medicated present Bingo Awards from Brokeback Bingo to ASAP. The Good Sisters are now accepting donations to be given out as prizes at their next BINGO event. To donate contact sistershirleyB@aol.com, sisterfredas@aol.com

St. Pete Pride 2007 Gearing UP!!!

Planning and preparations are beginning for the

5th Annual St Pete Pride Celebration.

This past June 24th, an estimated 50,000 people attended the Promenade and Street Festival. Florida's Largest Pride Celebration takes many volunteers and support from an energetic Board of Directors.

Please help our community and spend some time coordinating the events. Due to job changes and re locations there are several openings on the Board of Directors. Women and Minority members are greatly needed and encouraged to participate.

For more information:
Contact: Brian Longstreth
Phone: 727-365-0544
Email: stpetepride@yahoo.com

Political Form September 28th

Dear Friend,

This November YOU Get to Decide.

You will decide if the people who promote equality or those who propose discrimination will represent you in the county, in Tallahassee and in Washington DC.

Now, more than ever, it is important that each and every one of us become an informed voter and vote to elect fair-minded individuals to public office.

Equality Florida and the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) are proud to sponsor the

2006 -You Decide Tampa Bay Meet Your Candidates Forum to be held on Thursday, September 28, 2006 from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the Metropolitan Community Church located at 406 East Cayuga Street, Tampa Florida, 33603.

This event is free and open to the general public. We have invited all the candidates who survived the Primary and are running for local, state and federal office. This includes candidates from Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties.

During the forum, you will hear from each of the participating candidates. If you have a question for a specific candidate or candidates running for a specific office, you are encouraged to email your question(s) to candidatequestions@eqfl.org by 12:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 26^th. Please include your first and last name along with the city you live in.

Finally, we have attached to this email an event poster that we hope you will print and display in your place of business or forward as an invitation to your friends and family.

I look forward to seeing each of you on September 28th. Please forward this email to all of your friends and colleagues. Remember, You can make a difference!

Sincerely,

Kevin Beckner

2006: You Decide Tampa Bay

Forum Coordinator

Welcome Blues Singer!

A little birdie at Gypsy Productions told us that National known Jazz/Blues Vocalist/Actress Eli Warren will be relocating to the area. We understand that she might be seen in an up coming play at the Suncoast Theater. We can't wait the hear her perform. WELCOME!

http://www.eliwarrenonline.com/

Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

Tickets on sale now at MC Film Suncoast Resort

Calling all volunteers!

If you are planning to volunteer for the 17th Annual Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival this year, please plan to attend one of the training sessions at the Tampa Theatre. The sessions will be held:

Wednesday, September 20th at 6:00 pm
Saturday, September 23rd at 11:00 am.

The theatre is located at 711 Franklin Street in downtown Tampa.

We have more going on than ever this year so we really need your help. For each shift you volunteer you will receive a free ticket to a movie of your choice!

Come on down and be part of one of the biggest cultural events of the year!

Please RSVP to Renee@tiglff.com if you plan to attend!

Circus McGurkis is coming October 28!

Circus McGurkis Basic Information:

When: Saturday, October 28 (Rain Date, November 4)

Where: Dell Holmes Park (formerly Lakeview Park)

on the north side of Lake Maggorie in St. Petersburg.

What is Circus McGurkis?
Circus McGurkis is an alternative people�s fair. It is an arts, crafts, music, games and ideas fair with a special focus on activities for children and families of all ages and types.
Show and sell your handiwork. Share your creative/performing skills. If you have a service or advocacy organization, come share your work and ideas with the community. Each year, Circus is what its participants make it � a festival of many colors, shapes, rhythms, tastes and activities. We are proud to celebrate our 35th year of existence with the 2006 celebration.

Who Sponsors Circus McGurkis?

Circus is sponsored by the St. Petersburg Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends - The Quakers. The Quakers in general - and the St. Petersburg Meeting in particular - have a long history of embracing diversity. Quakers have believed in equality of the sexes since our inception in England in the 1700s. Our meeting and many others advocated racial equality long before the civil rights struggle began in the 1950s, being one of the first religious groups to oppose slavery. In the 1960s we were the first religious entity to speak out against the Vietnam War. Today, we continue the struggle for equality and social justice by speaking out on issues affect the GLBT community, reducing violence in our society and efforts to promote peace in our community and around the world.

Because we are lead by individual spiritual development rather than direction from a pulpit, our members have extraordinarily different spiritual beliefs and backgrounds, but we share five common testimonies which shape our core values: Simplicity. Peace. Integrity. Community. Equality. (SPICE)

Can I have a booth at the Circus?
Yes! Booth Guidelines - Circus McGurkis is a celebration of diversity, but we do have a few guidelines and limitations for booth displays. We prefer that vendors display/sell handmade items, preferably made by the people at the booth. Non-profit groups may sell items such as bumper stickers, buttons, etc. Children are especially encouraged to set up a booth to display and/or sell their crafts, creative writing, etc. (there is no charge for children).

Circus McGurkis is not a flea market! The sale of garage-sale stuff and new manufactured items is unacceptable. The organizers of Circus will decide if a display is in keeping with the event.

Super Affordable!

Pre-registration booth fees (on site fees $10 higher)
� For profit Sales and/or Display - $35.00
� Non-profit Sales - $20.00
� Non-profit Display Only - $10.00
� Children�s booths - Free, but pre-registration is still a good idea.
The fee includes all licensing.

You may register using the attached form or right online at www.circusmcgurkis.org.

Please join us...either by becoming a vendor or by attending.

Peace be with you,

Greg Stemm

E-Mail from our Readers

From Wayne in St. Pete

This is really interesting, read the following carefully.

The following is a picture taken directly above these camels in the desert at sunset. It is considered one of the best pictures of the year. Look closely, the camels are the little white lines in the picture. The black you see are just the shadows!!