Dishing with Mark & Carrie
4-12-07
Clubs, Clubs & More Clubs.....
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Congratulations
April is quite the month for Bars & Clubs Anniversaries
in the bay area. Congratulations to: The Pro
Shop 31 Years, The Oar House 7
Years, Grand Central Station/theplatform 5
Years, Chiq Bar 1 Year &
Wranglers 1 Year. All the clubs are having
special parties this whole month!
The Bars That Are
New this week on the MC Film home page
is list of the bars that are all 32 of them in the bay
area. If we missed anyone please let us know.
Bars That Were
WOW... do we have a real treat for our readers!
"Pat the Plumber" has given us
permission to reprint 4 articles that she wrote for
Womyn's Words! Her
articles were called Nostalgia Corner...
We will be keeping these articles in our
"Bars That Were" section, located
on our home page at
www.MCFILMFEST.com for future audiences to
enjoy too!
A Huge Community Thank
You goes out to "Pat the Plumber"!
Now from
"Womyn's Words July 2001"
Part 1 of 3
The Beach Bars in the 70's
Where were you in the 70's and early 80's? Where
did you go to dance and prance long before
Linda's extraordinary Gulfport dances and to
meet womyn before Salon, the
gay organizations and support groups?
This old lady plumber was fortunate enough to live
on Treasure Island and along with hundreds of working,
wayward, and wonderful women, visit the "girls' beach
bars".
Stopping for a cold beer at The Other
End after a day of installing drain
pipes (working with all men from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm)
was something to look forward to.
The Other End was on
Madeira Beach, run by none other than "Butch"
the bartender, a legend in her own time. After Butch
came "Captain Jack" a woman ahead of
her time and recognition; and then operated by
Pat and Mary who also owned The
Well of Happiness Bookstore next door.
The Other End was a
gathering place for memorable women - including
Mullet Mary, Rhonda, and Judy the Elvis
impersonator. I remember seeing the
Fallopian Tubes there for the first time -
decked out in nun's habits - and one of the first
local bands called Buffalo Shoes.
I remember dancing with Kim to
You Need Me by Anne Murray, I Know I'll
Never Love This Way Again by Dionne Warwick, and
Blue Bayou by Linda Ronstadt.
In 1986 Another End opened on Bay pines Blvd. It
was there in July of that year we got to see
Melissa Etheridge for $5.00! A full-page ad
with her picture was in that month's issue of
Womyn's Words.
Back to 1979... we'd
leave The Other End and
toodle up Gulf Blvd. to the Surf & Sands
Lounge. The backroom bar was facilitated
by the one and only "Stars Fell on Alabama "
Gary Ann, the vivacious red-headed barmaid
and social director. The front bar was tended by
Bob, a true "brother". At the piano
was Rena Estabrooks - may she rest in
peace tickling the ivories in Sappho's orchestra.
Rena knew every song from memory, a
unique, talented professional. She'd play all our
requests from Kim's favorites -
Red Sails in the Sunset, the Irish Washerwoman and
Music Box Dancer to Beautiful Ohio for
this Buckeye. She also wrote a song for me entitled
Working in the Sewers All Day which she sang
every time I walked in. What a humbling yet joyously
flattering experience.
A gay woman could also find friends at
My Brother's Place, a bar with mixed
clientele but very friendly as it was owned and
operated by Loretta, a former
stripper who performed under the name of
The Girl of the Golden West. She put on
her holster and cap guns and would do her dance for we
appreciative womyn who recognized her as a talented
ecdysiast without being crude and nude.
With the passing of Marilyn Engelman
recently, we can reminisce on Marilyn's
Closet, a meeting place for womyn for
two decades. Womyn's Words
invites you to send in your anecdotes and articles
about The Patio and Jack's 809 and other lesbian
haunts during the 50's, 60's and 70's
-Pat the Plumber
Foot note: "Pat
the Plumber" is now retired and loving in the
bay area. You may contact her at
wackygirls@webtv.net
Look for more Nostalgia
from "Pat the Plumber" next week part 2....
East Meets West
A first of it's kind! This show WOW an audience of over
300+ Easter Sunday at the Suncoast Resort
, outside in the breezeway! Sponsored by The
Suncoast Resort, MC Film & The King & I Restaurant.
The theme was Asian performers showing the best of their
native countries. Hosted by the incredible Miss
Alicia Markstone. The show stared with a
Thailand dance demonstration by "Miss Versace"
from "the King & I Restaurant."
The show director, "Miss Phuket" , the
former Miss Thailand opened with a
traditional stunning Thailand costume & welcome song.
Next to the stage was "Miss Latina Mayte",
the former Miss Mexico City followed by
"Miss Sangria" from Vietnam.
The Grand Ending brought the whole cast together.
Congratulations to the
performers & hosts.
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Easter Asian Show
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Miss Versace's Thailand Dance Demonstrastion
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Miss Phuket from Thailand
in lavish costume
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Miss Phuket sways away
to the hundreds in the audience
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Miss Latina Mayte, Miss Mexico City,
going for the high notes
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Miss Sangria from Viet Nam
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Miss Phuket
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Miss Latina Mayte
goes salsa!
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Miss Phuket
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Miss Sangria & Miss Versace
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Alicia Markstone & Tea Cup
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Cast & Helpers after the show
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Congratulations Matt McGlashen
The winner of the Regional Murrow Award
went to our friend Matt McGlashen of
WFTS-TV. The award was for his
work on "Quest for Everest".
BEAK'S OLD FLORIDA, UMMMM
GOOD!!
Just when you said to yourself, " Where am I going
to go for dinner tonight.", a newly renovated
Bistro opens. BEAK'S OLD FLORIDA BISTRO on
Central Ave has now opened its doors. It is another
great asset to the growing Grand Central District
area of St. Petersburg. The new owners, Jamie & Evelyn
P. are not new to the restaurant business. In fact
this is what Jamie had to say about the St. Pete
venture.
" This is number 14 for us." he remarked.
"We have had restaurants in North Carolina , Florida,
California and back to Florida. We just love the
atmosphere here in St. Pete." This lively
creative duo have a big following and they are
legendary. They started The Famous Bubble Room
in Captiva Island, a Florida landmark eatery in the
southwestern beach city. Bar Mgr Jeff Klein explained
"Look at the diverse beers we have to offer. This
isn't your everyday draft choices either. The beers
offered come from breweries in Michigan, Wisconsin,
Massachusetts, Ireland and Belgium." I being a
Wisconsin boy recognized Leinenkugel's Beer from
Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Jeff was right and offered me a
Bell's Oberon Lager draft in a frozen mug. I
loved it!! "That beer came from Kalamazoo,
Michigan." I did a quick tour of the eatery. The
Florida souvenirs packed into the tables tops, the
crowded pictures on the walls of bathing suit pin-ups
of the 50's& 60's and pink Flamingos everywhere!
There are 3 areas of the restaurant, the inside, patio
porch area and outside. The large bushy trees that
were brought in surround the building from the noisy
sounds and cars of Central Ave. The menu has a full
variety of appetizers including Beak's Cock* atoo
Crab Corndogs. A full variety of Burgers &
Sandwiches, Creative salads, yummy deserts, and Red
Plates Specials with 2 sides complete the menu. The
music played in the bar is a collection Jamie
has compiled for over 30 years. A touch of beach,
smithering of island music and a 60's A-go-go!!
Located at 2451 Central Ave, come on in and take in
the colorful walls, the great food, delicious
libations and its friendly staff. Open 7 days a week
FMI 727-321-9100.
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Beak's new to
Grand Central District
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A total redo for the 2451 Central Ave
Bistro
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Jeff is
Beak's bar manager
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Evelyn & Jamie open
Beak's Old Florida,
Yes, they were the owners of
the Famous Bubble Room
in Captiva Island
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the outside patio
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Yes everywhere are Flamingos
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Jamie at the patio bar
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Ornate ironworks all around
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Justyn is one of the many
servers
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6 unique beers on draft,
Bell's, Boddington, Sam Adams, Stella,
Leinenkugles
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Souvenirs from Florida are in the table
tops
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The beer mugs are really frozen and
the menu is very satisfying
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Craftsman House
Gallery- Cafe- Pottery Studio
Yet another triumph comes to the streets of
Central Ave. The 3 year old gallery which has artwork,
sculptures and pottery from of over 100 local and
national artists, is located at 2955 Central Ave. This
1918 renovated bungalow is really a charm. The owners,
Jeff & Stephanie Schorr have soared high in the making
of a fine showcase in the Historic Kenwood
Area of St. Pete. The cafe is at the entrance and
there is a wide choice of fresh salads, imaginative
sandwiches, homemade deserts and beverages include;
teas, wine and beer. The gallery has multiple rooms to
shop. Handmade glass, sculptures, paintings, pottery
from the backyard kiln in the carriage house and a
very quiet backyard garden and covered front porch to
enjoy your appetizing treats. Open everyday
www.craftsmanhousegallery.com.
Upcoming Event "Elton John 60th Birthday
Celebration and Benefit",
an AIDS Benefit, Sunday, April 15th.
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Craftsman House
Gallery-Cafe Pottery Studio
2955 Central Ave in
renovated 1918 bungalow
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On the front porch, a little something to
snack on and take in
the beauty of art.
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The handmade sandwiches, fresh salads and
delicious deserts
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In the gallery with pieces from over 100
contributing artists.
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Stephanie Schorr , owner extraordinaire and
pottery guru
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The many stain glass, bowls, glasses, tiles
and sculptures
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In the back garden area
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The pottery kiln in the 1918 renovated
carriage house in the back of
Craftsman House
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Lunch Around The World,
Featuring
the Elton John-A-Thon
The
first annual Elton John-A-Thon will be held on Sunday
April 15, 2007 (celebrating Sir Elton’s 60th year) at
Craftsman House, 2955 Central Avenue in St Petersburg,
FL. The Elton John-A-Thon will feature all Elton-all
day, a champagne lunch, and a charity raffle to benefit
the Elton John Aids Foundation (EJAF). Elton music &
DVDs will be playing and attendees are expected to be
dressed to impress in their best Sir Elton attire.
Special prizes awarded for best costumes. A unique
Elton John menu will be prepared for the day. Tickets
are $20 and are limited to three 1½ hour seatings: 11am,
1pm & 3pm.
The
Craftsman House Elton John-A-Thon is an annual event
that is being held in association with eltonjohn.com
as part of Elton’s “Lunch Around The World” program.
This event was started by one of his fans in 2002, as a
way for people across the globe to get together with
friends around the time of Elton John’s birthday and to
raise money for the Elton John Aids Foundation.
Attendees are asked to make a donation to EJAF.
Champagne lunch &
charity raffle tickets can be purchased at Craftsman
House. Seating is limited & menu selections need to be
made, so advance purchase is recommended. For more
information call (727) 323-ARTS
The Elton John
Aids Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) organization
St Pete PRIDE
$10,000 Sponsorship from
MaWu
St. Petersburg, FL
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WM:NYSE - Washington Mutual (WaMu) announces it’s
commitment to it’s Corporate Citizenship goals by
supporting St. Pete Pride. For 2007, WaMu has stepped
up its commitment to diversity in Tampa Bay and is
excited to be a Title Sponsor for St. Pete Pride 2007.
WaMu’s Title sponsorship valued at $10,000 will help
in covering production costs of St. Pete Pride, “Pride
In Paradise.” Brian Longstreth, Sponsorship Chair for
St. Pete Pride says, “Commitments of this scale from
diverse corporations such as WaMu reinforce the
effectiveness of what we are doing, WaMu truly is an
asset to the local GLBTQ community of Tampa Bay.”
WaMu’s objective in supporting St. Pete
Pride is to build a meaningful relationship with the
organization and GLBTQ community while developing
business-building opportunities. “St. Pete Pride, a
non-profit 501(c)3 corporation, reflects the values of
WaMu’s philanthropic giving program and is an avenue
for promoting diversity and pride in Tampa Bay
Communities,” says Tim Thompson, Branch Manager at
WaMu – Bayfront.
WaMu's corporate policies and practices
assure fair and equal access for everyone—employees,
customers and vendors. This is reflected in the
diversity of our workforce, management team and board
of directors. Further supporting a diverse workplace,
WaMu maintains an employee-based Diversity Advisory
Group. In addition, through our supplier diversity
program, we monitor and encourage contracting with
businesses owned by minorities, women or individuals
with disabilities, and always without regard to sexual
orientation.
WaMu Representatives will be at many
St. Pete Pride events including Promenade, Street
Festival on Saturday June 30th 2007 &
Laughter In Paradise on Friday, June 29th,
2007. Say Hi, or stop in one of the many Tampa Bay
Branches and see the Great value with friendly service
for everyone that WaMu has to offer.
From This week in
the Washington Blade...
Hope might normally spring eternal, but that’s not the
case in this year’s gay cinema lineup. The options are
few, leaving gay movie lovers to scramble to art
houses for short runs or troll the internet for DVD
releases. Hollywood is up to its usual tricks with
movies about gay men who...
March 30, 2007
Caught Buzzing
Around at New Blur Bar by our Secret
Photographer!!!
From the Flamingo
Auto Group
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Camp Mars is putting on a car show,
inconjunction wth the Gay Air
Streamers,
on the weekend of:
April 27th-29th, 2007
Please Note:
This is NOT an official Flamingo Car
Club event!!!
This is an event put together by the
camp ground for their members
that like to
go to the camp grounds...
This event is open to anyone who wants
to show and be seen....
If your not already a camp ground
member, admittance is $10.00 for the
day.
The Car Show will be held on
Saturday - April 28, 2006
Anyone interested in going,
should call now to reserve a space for
your trailer,
or rent a mobilehome, cabin, yurt,
or to pitch your pup tents!
Camp Mars
326 Goff Road, Venus, Florida
33960
For Reservations Call: (863) 699-6277
You can check it out on their website
at:
www.campmars.com
There will not be any food
preparation, nor will there be any
trophies awarded at the show...
The cars and Air Stream Trailers will
be displayed in an open field.
Any further inquieries should be
directed to
Don Dunfee at:
Lincmandd@juno.com
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Calling All
Great GLBT Cooks!
The idea of a new cook
book, as a fundraiser for Gypsy Productions,
Inc. is floating around.One of the title is
"Dishing With the Stars".
If you are interested in helping put the book
together or have a FAB recipe to share please write
to
trevor@gypsyproductions.org or
mcfilmfest@aol.com
From Gypsy
Productions
Gypsy Productions
Inc.
“The Theatrical
Alternative”
at the
Suncoast Theatre
Artistic Director
Trevor Keller
Two Spoons
Finalist for the 5th
Annual Saints and Sinners Literary Festival in New
Orleans
A New Comedy
by Peter Mercurio
Directed by Trevor
Keller
Gypsy Productions Inc.
at the Suncoast Theater will open the World Premiere
of Two Spoons a new edgy, heartfelt
comedy by New York Playwright Peter Mercurio on
April 27, 2007 at 8:00 P.M. Following the opening
night performance will be a Champagne Reception with
special guest Peter Mercurio, the Director and the
Cast.
Two
Spoons will run thru May 20, 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,
May 07, 2007 at 8:00 P.M.
Two
Spoons
is about how unexpected turns can shift the
direction of a relationship by either, pulling you
closer, pushing you apart, or driving you crazy. All
they had planned on was a few days of rest and
relaxation alone. No child. No tantrums. No toys or
games to pick up. But on their last night in
Philadelphia, when another hotel guest cruises them,
Steve and Larry engage in a different kind of pick
up game—one they had never played before. With their
relationship now off-balance, Steve and Larry are in
uncharted territory. They must decide to either
“hang together” to negotiate a “bill of rights” for
themselves or “hang separately” and put the state of
their union in jeopardy—all the while considering
how it will affect their son, their family, and
their future.
“Old
boys have their playthings as do young ones; the
only difference is the price.”
— Benjamin Franklin
Warning:
Two Spoons contains brief nudity and
adult situations!
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
It is a COWBOYS HODOWN
It is the Florida Gay Rodeo Associations 2nd
Annual Rodeo in Davie, Florida.
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"Florida Gay Rodeo "Sunshine Stampede
2007""
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Fri 13 Apr
2007 - 3 Day(s).
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
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Ribbons in the
Sky
On
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Please join AIDS Service Association of Pinellas
(ASAP)
in
“Dining
Out for Life”
“Dining
Out for Life” is the largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser
in North America, taking place simultaneously in
over 2,500 restaurants throughout the U.S. &
Canada. In Pinellas County, 23 restaurants will
be taking part in this worthwhile and fun event.
All you have to do is eat at any of the
participating restaurants during the agreed shifts
and 25% of your entire bill will be donated to
ASAP.
All proceeds go directly to services for clients
of ASAP.
So come and have a good meal with your family and
friends, and support a good cause while having a
great time!
Hope to see you
there!
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