Bars That Were
West Coast & Central Florida
"Bars That Were"
A GLBT Community Pride Project
"Bars That Were"
197+
& Counting
Pride is a time to reflect.
But Remember
"Today is going to be the Future's Good Old Days!"
......Mark & Carrie
MC Film & Friends have put together
this Award Winning Collective List of
"Bars That Were"
Now it is that time of the
year to say a sad good bye to clubs in 2006.
Sports Page
Z-109
Viper Room
Ding-A-Lings
Twist
Revolution's Sundays
Changed of ownership at:
Midtown Tavern & Keith's
Here is where
we need the community's
help & WELCOME your in put!
First..Let us know if we missed anybody. Please share
with us and our readers any memories & discriptions you
have of the clubs.
A Quick Note
To all the staff & patrons of
the clubs that were....
You are always welcome and
have a home at
MC Film & Suncoast Resort!
New Club Opening Soon
From our Favorite Sister City -
St. Paul, MN
We are sad to report that
"Trikkx" will
be closing 1-28-07. There will now be
NO Gay Clubs
in downtown St. Paul. In the true spirit of the
community, one that inspired events like the
Stonewall Riots in June 1969, They are not
going down without one last month of big events. We hope
you will join
Trikkx for every last
moment, every last minute, every last tear and every
last memory of this remarkable institution - one
that many have called "home" for more then 20 years!
FMI Please Visit:
http://www.trikkx.com/index1.htm
Sin & The City, It's
Here & Off the Vegas Strip
Just when you think that it can't get any better the
cast blows you away again! The show is under the
directorship of Ms Alicia Markstone
with CoCo Montress, Esme Russell & the
Live Voice of Iman & Special guest at
the Lunar Lounge. This past
week the special guest was Ms CHINA
from Jacksonville - Daytona Beach!!! Not only was
Ms China beautiful, and had incredible
costumes but she did flips, twirls & the splits all in
heels! Not to be out done the show director,
Alicia Markstone came out in a antique feather
outfit from Ringling Bros. and Barnum &
Bailey Circus! The fun starts every Friday
night at 11PM with "Suicide Drag".
The cast members come out and perform a couple numbers
then the audience picks an un-rehearsed song to perform.
On Saturday Nights there are 2 shows the first is at
10:30 pm. Arrive early as this show is always a huge
standing only sell out. The second show is at 12:30 AM
at this show you will find many performers & staff from
other clubs in the audience. This past week we caught
Ms RueMel & entourage! The on Sunday at
11:00 after the T-Dance the
party continues on with the cast.So much Talent & beauty
all here in St. Pete ...WOW
The 2007 Gypsy Productions Season
Opener
Gypsy Productions Inc.
“The Theatrical Alternative”
at the
Suncoast Theatre
Artistic Director Trevor Keller
Southern Baptist Sissies
by Del Shores
Directed by
Trevor Keller
“Hilarious, thought-provoking, heart-wrenching,
not-to-be-missed…”
BACKSTAGE WEST,
Critic’s Pick
GLAAD Award Winner
Gypsy Productions Inc. at
the Suncoast Theater will open it’s forth season with
Del Shores Southern Baptist Sissies on
January 19, 2007 at 8:00 P.M. Following the opening
performance will be a Champagne Reception with the
Director and Cast.
Southern
Baptist Sissies will run thru February 11,
2007 with performances Thursday (2-4-1), Friday and
Saturday evenings at 8:00 P.M. and Sunday Matinees at
1:30 P.M.
Hospitality Night
(for fellow artists and those in the hospitality
industry that can not make a weekend show)
is set for Monday, January 29, 2007 at 8:00 P.M.
Follow
the journey of four young gay men in the Baptist
Church, each story revealing a struggle for
self-discovery. Storyteller Mark Lee Fuller (Michael
Titone) tries to create a world of love and acceptance
in the church and clubs of Dallas, Texas, while
desperately trying to find a place to put his own pain
and rage. The world Mark creates also includes two
older barflies, Peanut and Odette (Mike Miller &
Brick), whose banter takes the audience from
hysterical laughter to tragedy and tears.
With
a theme of religion clashing with sexuality the
talented cast also includes Erik Nelson, Derek Baxter,
Johnny Ryan, Daryl Epperly, Bonnie Agan and Peter Neil
Nason.
This
show contains adult themes, language and nudity.
Following
the success of Del Shore’s Sordid Lives
at the Suncoast Theater in 2005, advanced reservations
for all performances are recommended!
The Suncoast Theatre is located on the property
of The Suncoast Resort at, 3000 34th
Street South, St. Petersburg. Tickets may be purchased
with a MasterCard or Visa by calling the Suncoast
Theatre Box Office at 727-456-0500.
Tickets
are $20.00 with group rates available. F.M.I.
visit
www.gypsyproductions.org
ALL ARE WELCOME!
State Law requires Photo ID on the Property of the
Suncoast Resort. The Suncoast Theater is Handicap
Accessible.
Trevor Keller, Artistic Director
Daryl Epperly, Business Manager
Gypsy Productions Inc.
Suncoast Theatre
3000 34th Street S.
St. Petersburg, Fl 33711
For the Deep Snow
Enthusiast, Aspen's
30th Anniversary
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The Seven Deadly Sins!
It's our 30 th
anniversary and we're pulling out all
the stops. We've got a lot up our sleeve, but
we're only just starting. If you've never been
to Aspen for Ski Week before, this will be the
one not to miss ! By the way
... Did you know that Tampa Bay has one of
the Sunny South's largest ski clubs! Always a
Great Party Get-Away. |
Celebrate WinterPRIDE February
4 - 11, 2007
T-Dance
Everybody must have been glad
to have the holidays behind us! There were more stars
on the dance floor than in the sky at T-dance! In the
crowd we spotted our favorite adult Falcon
Stars Vincent & the men of
Mexico City. Bartenders from:
G.Bar, Wrangler's, Radar, Georgie's &
the staff of Waterside Landing
(all celebrating a birthday). Just in from Thailand
was international performing star Ms Couno
& her entourage. Back in the Eagle
were 4 famous DJ's really getting to know each other.
While up in the suites were several hot Birthday
Parties going on. One from Asia & Tampa and one huge
party from Orlando. On the dance floor was
Peter Pan. Photographers from:
BUZZ Magazine, Hot Spots & Watermark. Of
course in the middle of it all was Carrie, Tea
Cup & Judy B. Goode! Get ready kids it's
going to be a WILD SPRING!!!
From the Suncoast Eagle
Dear friends, Happy New
Year to everyone!
I am writing you to let you know of
this years Suncoast Eagle events calendar, it is as
follows;
Leather Fest January 26, 27, 28.
Boot Camp April 20, 21, 22
Leather Pride/ Mr. Suncoast Eagle 2007
June 22
Leather School August 24, 25
I hope you will consider
participation in any or all of these events as you
schedule permits. Things such as presentations,
demonstrations, membership drives, info tables and
possible vending are something's we'd like, but
encourage all ideas. please contact me so we can
discuss how or what you'd like to do.
Leather Fest is the end of this
month, so those wishing to participate should contact
me ASAP, so I can do a main stage schedule that fits
for everyone's availability soon.
Beyond our officially sponsored
events, please know that the Eagle is available for
things/events you may want to plan yourselves and feel
free to contact me regarding this.
On behalf of Mr. Ed, Mark, Jake and
myself we'd like to thank you for your continued
patronage and participation. Best to all in 2007. Hope
to hear from you soon.
From Miss Rue Mel
This past weekend at
Waterside Landing,
Miss Rue Mel & Jocelyn Summers hosted a
Birthday celebration for the
Diva Crystle
Chambers. It was a great show! Also check out
the "
Twisted Sisters Review" every
Sunday at
Wrangler's in Ybor
City! To join the Rue Mel e-mail list write to
www.RueMel.com
Happy Birthday Ms Crystle
Chambers
Happy Birthday Miss Amber Jillie
Miss Amber turns 2 years old! She is
still too young to get into a bar so everybody came to
her! The celebration then continued to the
Wedgewood during TeaCup's
Happy Hour Thursday Party. The crowd was
wowed by the antics of cabaret singing Judy B.
Goode & painoman Paul Thomas.
Trip Tip when going West Coast to
South Florida
The next time you take the trip give yourself some extra
time and stop in Lake Wales to visit the Bok Towers
www.boksanctuary.org
With the Iraq Escalation Imminent
we would like to share with you...
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"Congress must act to block Bush's
escalation in Iraq. We need a responsible end to
the war, not an escalation."
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Dear MoveOn member,
It's outrageous: after the voters, the generals, and
the Iraq Study Group all told the President to lead us
out of Iraq, he is planning an escalation and will send
more troops as soon as this month.
Congress can block an escalation but it is uncertain
if they will. They need to hear from us immediately and
loudly. We owe it to our troops—and the Iraqis—whose
lives are on the line.
Can you sign the petition opposing an escalation in
Iraq? We'll deliver your comments to your
representatives by the end of the day—there's no time to
waste. Click below.
http://pol.moveon.org/noescalation/one_click_sign.pl?0=1&id=9668-4811781-swlIi5691uXHlW5VKLYenw&t=1
After you sign, please forward this email to friends,
family and colleagues—we all need to speak up together.
From the New York Times
These are truly very scary times
we are living in!
Mark & Carrie
12th Annual, Einstein on Wine at MOSI
Saturday, February 3, 2007 6 - 9 p.m.
Museum of Science & Industry
BEAM (Be Enthusiastic About MOSI) holds its twelfth
annual wine tasting event, “Einstein on Wine” on
February 3, 2007, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Museum of
Science & Industry. The event, hosted by BEAM and ABC
Fine Wine & Spirits, combines wine, food, music, and a
silent auction in a fundraising event for all to enjoy.
Einstein on Wine is $60 for an individual ticket.
Please call (813) 987-6077 for VIP ticket
information—includes 10 event tickets with early
admission at 5 p.m. to special “Time Tunnel VIP
Reception” room, as well as 5 VIP parking passes and
program listing.
E mail from our Readers
From Marie in South Carolina
There is a huge
rock near a gravel pit on Hwy.25 in rural Iowa
For generations, kids have painted slogans, names,
and obscenities
on this rock,
changing its character many times.
A few months back,
the rock received its latest paint job,
and since then it has been left completely
undisturbed.
It's quite an impressive sight.
Be sure to scroll
down and check out the multiple photos
(all angles) of the rock. It appears the flag
was draped over the rock, but it's not.
It's actually painted on the rock too.
Here's the artist Ray
"Bubba" Sorensen. What a Cuttie!
AWESOME Work,
RAY...
Thank you!
"God Bless America "
&
"All OUR
SOLDIERS AND VETS both Gay & Straight"
From David S. in St. Petersburg
Ricky Martin went for a walk in star-studded Miami
Beach wearing a shirt that read: "Celebrities Suck."
Is he trying to tell us something?
Johnny Depp to Play Freddie Mercury in Movie
Johnny Depp to get chest wig?
Johnny Depp is in talks to star as Freddie
Mercury in a film being developed by Robert de
Niro's Tribeca Productions, according to The
[London] Independent.
Queen guitarist Brian May confirmed on his
Web site that "discussions are at an early stage."
The film would cover the life of Mercury, the
former Queen front man, who was born Farrokh Bulsara
in Zanzibar. Mercury wrote many of the band's hits,
including "Bohemian Rhapsody," which was voted
Britain's best single of all time, beating out John
Lennon's "Imagine." He was known for his distinctive
voice and wide vocal range.
Mercury died at age 45 in 1991 of AIDS
complications, one day after announcing he had the
disease. (The
Advocate)
Club News
Suncoast Resort
G.Bar
OMG!!!
How many people do you
recognize?
Yes... That was us in the pink
fur coats!
Wranglers
Georgie's Alibi
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P.S. Hear any Good Dish?
Please share it with us at ...
E-mail:
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Until
Next Week,
Dishing with Mark & Carrie
MC Film Festival
3000 South 34th Street
