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GBLT History Making Event !!!
Gay American Heroes Display
Makes History at the Florida Capitol's Rotunda
Gay American Heroes Foundation's non-profit organization made state and national history at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida. A well received press conference with State Representatives and Senators spoke on behalf of the The 1st GLBT exhibit invited to the Florida Capitol Rotunda. Scott Hall, founder of the Gay American Heroes Foundation, started the beginnings of a traveling memorial exhibit and was welcomed to the Capitol Building during the press conference. It was because of a Polk County gay college student, Ryan Skipper who was brutally murdered, that got Hall interested in a recognition memorial of murdered Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Youth.
"The murders of gays and lesbian didn't end with Matthew Shepherd in Wyoming. In fact there is a gay person who is murdered in the U.S. every 10 days since the beginning of this year. They were killed just because of their sexual orientation." he went on and said. " I stand next to Ryan Skipper's parents, Lynn and Patricia Mulder, and today ironically is Ryan's birthday (April 28). He was brutally murdered, 1 county over just a year ago. We need to bring attention to this hate blight on the GLBT community, to all America! Happy Birthday Ryan!" Both parents were interviewed by a slew of reporters all about the anti-gay hate crimes. The Mulders have made it there mission to educate about gay hate crimes awareness in high schools, middle schools and PTA's. "A loss like Ryan's... It steals a families life and being," said Patricia Mulder.
A birthday cake was brought out and presented next to the smaller version of the memorial that was displayed. We were glad to be part of Florida's gay history at the Capitol. We both held up signs during the press conference of students that were murdered since March 2008. Tampa Bay's Cate from I'mGay.TV,was one of the TV press reporters covering the event. A very large number of sponsors from the Ft. Lauderdale area were also in attendance. FMI www.GayAmericanHeroes.com
This Week in GaYBOR
Thursday, May 1st Carrie's Birthday Party during the Judy B Goode Show at Lounge 714 starting 7pm
Thursday, May 1st, Opening of The Copa Ybor City
Friday, May 2, DJ Manny Lehman at Steam Friday's
& Many More Events!
Restaurant For Sale in GaYBOR District
The Silver Ring Cafe located on the corner of 7th Ave & 15th Street in GaYBOR is now For Sale. This turn key operation located on the corner in the Historical El Goya-Tracks-Pleasure Dome! Very low rent & a great price. Talk to the owner Tim today! Tell him you heard about it from Mark & Carrie!
Apartment For Rent in GaYBOR
A Fantastic 1 bedroom with den/office. 925 Sq Ft. 2 parking spaces. Call Vince, 813-842-1544 & tell him Mark & Carrie sent you!
Opening this Week in GaYBOR District
Gallery Live will be opening it's doors to the GLBT Community. located right next doors to MC Film on the corner of 8th Ave & 15th Street. Gallery Manager & Club Diva & Decorator, Mathieu, tells us that there will be 10 small studios with artists working. The main gallery will host various arts works and live internet broadcasts. Join us in WELCOMING "Gallery Live" to the GaYBOR District!
Opening this Week ... The Copa Ybor City
Miss Joey Brooks and her partners are instrumental in bringing the COPA YBOR CITY to GaYBOR this Thursday! There was a sneak per view party this past Sunday and all we can say is WOW! There is not only a new stage but waterfall and pond! An impromptu soft opening and performance was held and the crowd went wild. Joey told us that the coins in the fountain will be donated to GLBT Groups every month. The outside of the building was lit up and looked like South Beach! Joey tells us that there will be 5 nights of Drag Shows at the Copa Ybor City! Located on 7th Ave & 15th Street next to New York, New York Pizza!
The above shots were taken from the balcony of Steam Friday's.
The 1st GaYBOR District Coalition Social Mixer Fundraiser
Over 100+ people attended the 1st GaYBOR District Social Mixer on the balcony of The Honey Pot/ Steam Friday's. 100's of business cards were exchanged, new friends and even some romances started! There will be another mixer hosted by The Quarters of Ybor after the May 9th meeting at 4:00 at there clubhouse.
Photos by Rex M.
Photos by MC Film
The Out Traveler
Paul Rubio, writer for Out Magazine & Out Traveler made a stop in the GaYBOR District. We are happy to announce that he had such a "Great Time" that Paul will be coming back to GaYBOR for an extended weekend soon! Hum.. any takers out there to show him a around?
Google Street Search
This is either Fantastic or just plain creepy! In several cities across America you can now see the view from the street! Check out MC Film at 1501 N 15th Street (corner of 15th Street & 8th Ave in Ybor City) You will see our Holiday decorations up. VERY STRANGE! Big Brother is Watching!!!
Caught in GaYBOR District
Our You Tube Pick of the Week
The Air New Zealand Pink Flight!
We wish some of our local business people would see this! And take a look at those Dresses Girls!!!
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Remember to see what's new in GaYBOR search you tube keyword GaYBOR & visit www.ig.tv
Lounge 714
New at Ybor City State Museum
Willy and Carl were visiting the Ybor City State Museum at 1818 9th Avenue, and came across a brand new exhibit called "Sicilians in Tampa, Unfolding the Journey." It answered a lot of questions for them about why the Sicilians came to Ybor City and how they blended in to the cigar rolling industry. Wanting to learn more, they found out that Professor Susan M. Taylor of the Department of Language at the University of Tampa will be giving a talk on "The Survival of the Sicilian Dialect of Tampa, Florida" on Sunday, May 4th, at two p.m. at the Italian Club, located at 1731 E. 7th Avenue. What more could you ask for?
Thanks, Willy
The Tampa Puerto Rico Cultural Parade of Florida and Folklore Festival
Parade, Food, Carnival Rides, Food, Dancing, Food, Displays& did we mention Great Food! Parades and food go hand in hand in Ybor City! This event drew over 80,000 fun people this year! The parade had almost more color than a Gay Pride Parade on a Sunday! We had forgotten to take down the GaYBOR Banner from The Honey Pot balcony but that was OK! We gladly give our support to this group full of "Mucho Caliente Salsa Dancers!" FMI http://www.puertoricoculturalparade.com
News from Leigh Shannon
Hi to all,
I hope all is well with everyone. Just a few quick notes.
* Tonight in Melbourne will be Spkey Dykey as my guest with Leigh & Friends for FLASHBACK FRIDAYS with DJSPIN. He will be spinning ole school and many hits! My show Leigh and Friends will be at 11:00. It will be a great show....
* Wednesdays In The Disco At P-House in Orlando.
Leigh Shannon's Studio 55 with Page & Roxxxy.
Out show has been moved to 10:30. Blue has a great show in the footlight Theater that starts at 9:00. She has one more show called Doll Factory. Be sure and catch it. AND then...
Hit our show in the disco with a wonderful show! Loc will be bartending in the disco now...Or might I add....APRIL FRESH!
So come out and dress up, see a show and dance ALL NIGHT! BRIANNA LEE on the spin table!
Have a great week.
Leigh
PS Congrats to CHUCKLES for 30 years? at p-house!
we three queens!
Nikki & Loc
Win a Trip To PRIDE
Sister Dewme's Car Wash at City Side
The MC Film Calendar of Events
Coming Soon!!!
May 1, Birthday party for Carrie at Lounge 714 starting at 7pm
May 1, Opening of "Tampa Promassage" in GaYBOR
May 2, Tampa Bay Business Guild - Walking Tour of GaYBOR! Staring 6pm at Streetcar Charlie's
May 2, Opening of "Gallery Live" in GaYBOR
May 2, DJ Manny Lehman at STEAM
May 3, Auction in Paradise at MCC Tampa
May 4th, Judy B. Goode & Paul Thomas at Azalea Lounge 7-10
May 10th, porn star Blake Riley at Steam
May 17, Sister Dewme's Car Wash at City Side 12-4
May 18th, Judy B Goode & Paul Thomas Show at Christopher Street 6-9
May 23-25, Gay/Lesbian Country Western Dance Convention
May 31, A Square One Art, Fashion & Music Showcase - The RITZ Ybor
June 1, Judy B. Goode at Conection-s 6-9
June 2, Lunch with Mayor Pam Iorio at Streetcar Charlie's
T-Dance Every Sunday at Streetcar Charlie's & Spurs in The GaYBOR District
2nd Friday of Every Month - GaYBOR District Coalition meeting
1st Saturday of Every Month - "Pets on the Patio" at Gaspars Grotto
See Video of past events on YouTube.com "Key Word GaYBOR"
The Ybor City Development Corp (YCDC)
Monthly Theme's
April - "Urban Living"
May - "Celebration of Women"
June - "Celebration of Art"
July - "Celebration of Diversity"
Do you have an event Coming Soon?
Party on, DOG!
GaYBOR Coalition Members, Chere & Eric of Gaspar's Grotto in Ybor, were featured in this week Tampa Tribune. Hosting "Pets on the Patio Party" the 1st Saturday of the month from 2-7PM. This fun event has been nicknamed "Yappy Hour". Chere's greyhound is here welcoming all her new friends. While the cat just gives attitude & says "Who let all these dogs in here?" For a good time with your four legged friends visit Gaspar Grotto today! Pets are also welcome all the time not just during the Saturday Party. FMI http://www.gasparsgrotto.com
GASPAR’S GROTTO
1805 E. 7th Ave, Ybor City
FREE EVENT
SATURDAY, MAY 3rd, 2:00 TO 6:00PM
DRINK & FOOD SPECIALS
813-248-5900
www.gasparsgrotto.com
 Stray Dog Shots benefit the Humane Society
Presented By
The Salerno Theatre Company
May 15-25, 2008
The Catherine Hickman Theatre
5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport, FL 33707.
Thursday-Saturday shows @ 8:00 PM
Sunday matinees @ 2:00 PM
or by calling the box office at 1-877-275-7050
BROADWAY IN CONCERT: THE 2008 ENCORE
Just Updated! 10 New Songs! 5 New Cast Members!
The Salerno Theatre Co., "Tampa Bay's Musical Theatre Company is bringing its widely acclaimed theatrical concert production of BROADWAY IN CONCERT back to the Hickman Theatre for a 2-week run, May 15-25, 2008. BROADWAY IN CONCERT played a short four concert special engagement at the Hickman January 4-7, 2007 and all shows were sold out.
Since it played 15-months ago in Gulfport, BROADWAY IN CONCERT has been updated with ten new songs, new scenes, and five new cast members for the 2008-09 touring season. While the new incarnation of the show is inline with the original, the new BROADWAY IN CONCERT will appeal to both audiences who saw the show last year, as well as those who haven't experienced it yet.
BROADWAY IN CONCERT is a retrospective theatrical concert montage of 50 years of Broadway's biggest hits Salerno Theatre enjoys the unique distinction of having received permission directly from the Broadway and popular composers (and/or their representatives) whose music is performed in BROADWAY IN CONCERT, including Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber (Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Cats), Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Civil War), Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell, Pippin), The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization, and Music Theatre International to name a few.
BROADWAY IN CONCERT features Bay-area favorites Scott Greenberg, Michael Mathews, Kristina Huegel, Andrew Schlosberg, Jaime Giangrande-Holcom and Capria Pichette.
FMI: http://www.salernotheatre.com or E-Mail Info@SalernoTheatre.com
Kim Ann Callan
KAC Promotions
St. Pete Pride 2008 is Florida’s Largest and Best Pride Event… AND THIS YEAR THERE ARE MORE REASONS THAN EVER TO INCLUDE YOUR BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION IN THE COMMEMORATIVE PRIDE PROGRAM.
Thank you to all of those who have already reserved your ad space in the 2008 St Pete Pride Commemorative Program, if you haven't than this is your opportunity to have your business or organization in front of potentially 85,000 to 100,000 attendees of the 2008 Pride Events. This 8 X 11 Glossy-Slick magazine was the talk of the town last year. It’s more than a pride guide; it will be a commemorative collector’s item, representing St. Petersburg and all of Florida's GLBT History.
The 2008 St. Pete Pride Program will be created by Watermark, Tampa Bay’s award-winning GLBT newspaper, and a longtime sponsor of St. Pete Pride. With a full-time creative staff, Watermark will introduce sophisticated design elements to the program. Watermark editorial staff will contribute stories and information that will make the program a more readable keepsake, including: a look at what makes St. Petersburg so fabulous; profiles of local residents; a history of gay St. Pete; a guide to local businesses, restaurants and attractions; maps and a complete schedule of events. 25,000 programs will be printed and will be available by May 29, 2008, a full four weeks before St. Pete Pride.
The St. Pete Pride Commemorative program will be available at each of Watermark’s more than 400 distributions sites throughout Tampa Bay, as well as Orlando and Sarasota. 8000 copies will be distributed at Disney for Gay Days. Programs will also be available at all St. Pete Pride events leading up to and at the parade and street fair on Saturday, June 28 – expected to draw 85,000-100,000 people! Your ad in the 2008 St. Pete Pride Program tells gay and gay-friendly readers that you specifically want to do business with them. With a median household income of close to $80,000, the Wall Street Journal has described the GLBT community as “the dream market.” So don’t miss this rare opportunity to target the local GLBT community. Join other advertisers and sponsors, including (list of a dozen or so high-profile advertisers), and be part of the 2008 St. Pete Pride Program.
St. Pete Pride 2008 Sponsorships
Dear Friends:
I would like to take a moment to say, Thank You for all of your organizations incredible support for this years “6th Annual Pride In Paradise,” presented by St. Pete Pride! Sponsors & Donors such as yourself are what truly making “Florida’s Largest Pride” a success. In addition to showing your organizations support to the GLBT community, the money also goes back out into diverse segments of the community through St. Pete Pride’s Community Grant Program. In the past five years, St. Pete Pride has given back more than $65,000 to other non-profits throughout Tampa Bay.
This years, St. Pete Pride is looking to be the biggest and best yet! There will be over 350+ vendors, more than 200+ entries into the parade, 6 hours of entertainment on 2 stages and 75,000+ attendees. Please check the calendar for a complete listing of events.
Thank You, to everyone whom has already submitted ad copy! For all others, we are fast approaching the deadline for artwork for all ads in the Official St. Pete Pride Guide, produced by Watermark Media. The deadline for all production ready artwork will be May 2, 2008. Please submit all artwork to Brian@StPetePride.com by May 2, 2008. If you are unsure of your ad size please email me and I will confirm that with you.
Also just a reminder if you have not paid, the deadline for payment of 2008 Sponsorships is: May 10, 2008. If you need anything additional from me to process payment such as: Invoice, 501c3, W9, etc.. please let me know.
Please advise me of the following, it is very important in our budgeting for space! As a sponsor you of course will get first priority, however, we are limited in tents and electricity availability.
- Will be utilizing your booth space? Do you have a preferred location of booth?
- Will be bringing your own tent or will need a tent provided?
- Will need electricity?
- Will you have a Parade entry?
Thanks for taking the time to follow up on these items and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Happy Pride!!
Brian S. Sprague
Brotha Can You Spare Some Time?
One-Day Conference
May 10, 2008
Saturday @ 9:00AM-3:00PM
Metro Center
6421 North Florida Avenue
Tampa, FL
9:00 - 10:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast
10:00-11:00 - Who am I?
11:00-12:00 - Life in Our Skin
12:00-1:00 - Lunch - Out in the Open Report
1:00 –2:00 - Telling Others
2:00-3:00 - No Mo' Shame
To register or for more information contact:
813.391.6710 / Ujimamen@aol.com
clip Tampa Bay (Tampa Intl. Gay & Lesbian Film Festival)
It's the SAVAGE return of "An Evening With Friends OUT in the WILD!"
Come join your friends for an evening in the WILD at the Lowry Park Zoo's Key West Pavilion. An Evening With Friends, OUT in the WILD! is THE party of the year in Tampa Bay. An Evening With Friends, OUT in the WILD! guarantees a savage time to be had by all.
You'll enjoy FOUR HOURS of open bar, heavy appetizers, entertainment by DJ Andy, a silent auction, and more. Gather your tribe and come OUT to play! The beauty of the Lowry Park Zoo's Key West Pavilion will be your backdrop as you and your friends help support America's 6th largest GLBT Film Festival. The Clip Film Festival (Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization and is a vital part of the cultural landscape of Tampa Bay and the State of Florida. This event is a hallmark party on the GLBT Calendar and not to be missed.
This party SOLD OUT in 2007. Don't miss your opportunity to buy tickets early at cliptampabay.com to save your spot in the Jungle! Get your today! The dress for the evening is "Safari Casual." Be creative and fun as the jungle environment of the Tampa Lowry Park Zoo's Key West Deck meets the Tampa Bay LGBT community. Can you show up in shorts and a t-shirt? SURE! Just be there!
Tickets are $50 each and include all food and beverages. So gather your very own gaggle of friends and make plans to join us for a great evening at the Lowry Park Zoo! Clip Film Festival wants to thank Bill Metheny of Central Florida Eurocars, Bill Knecht of Keller Williams Realty and Cory Jeffries of Tampa Pro Massage for their contributions to this year's event.
May 10, 2008 7p.m.
Lowry Park Zoo
Tickets: $50 per person
GLBT Wedding Expo in Florida!
Come on out, St. Petersburg!
RainbowWeddingNetwork.com & the Same Love, Same Rights® team proudly announce our first-ever event in Florida
The first-annual St. Petersburg Same Love, Same Rights® GLBTQ Wedding Expo and Mobile Marriage Summit will be held on Sunday May 4, 2008. The event will be hosted by the beautiful Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, from 12:30 – 3:30pm and is free for the public to attend.
Spotlighting over 50 screened gay-friendly businesses, Music, Samples, Giveaways and Interactive Presentations, this Same Love, Same Rights® Expo will provide an exciting bridge for the GLBTQ community throughout St. Pete, Tampa and beyond to join together in standing up for Equality. All are welcome! Featured business professionals participating will represent the Wedding Industry, as well as Travel, Gifts, Real Estate, Legal Services and more. Couples, singles, advocates and allies are invited to take part in this day of Celebration, Activism and Joy.
Join Us! The Expo will include the Same Love, Same Rights® Mobile Marriage Summit, bringing grassroots activism back to the GLBTQ community. Take part in our national Commitment Photo Album,™ sign petitions, share in our breakout sessions, let yourself get inspired. Equality is a matter for each of us!
Planning your Commitment Ceremony? You’ll find just about everyone and everything you need at our Wedding Expo, to help Your Special Day unfold with all the wonders you & your partner are dreaming about. You’ll walk away with a goodie-bag overflowing with trendy ideas and important new contacts.
See you on May 4th!
Rainbow Wedding Network was created in 2000 to bridge the gap between same-sex couples in need of wedding, travel, life planning and family resources and gay-friendly businesses that support equal rights. To date, RWN has produced seventeen GLBT wedding and family expos in cities including: San Francisco, Portland, Boston, Atlanta, Portsmouth and Hartford.
The St. Petersburg Same Love, Same Rights GLBT Wedding & Family Expo will be held at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront on May 4th, 2008. The event will be open to the public from 12:30pm-3:30pm.
The WMNF Film Series
Wednesday, May 7th 8:30 pm
Film: In Sickness and In Health
Where: Beach Theatre, St. Pete Beach
Tickets $8 adv. $10 door
Contact: WMNF for info 813 238-8001 www.wmnf.org < http://www.wmnf.org/> ; Beach Theatre for tickets (727) 360-6697 www.beachtheatre.com <http://www.beachtheatre.com/>
WMNF 88.5 Community Radio announces an exciting new venture: The WMNF Film Series which is organized and directed by the WMNF Film Committee, established in February of this year. The mission of The WMNF Film Series is to: "Enhance the mission of WMNF Community Radio through the presentation of films that inform, educate and entertain the public, and engage the Tampa Bay community in dialogue over politically and culturally charged issues of our times."
Our first film, In Sickness and In Health, is a timely documentary that initially follows seven gay couples in the state of New Jersey who filed lawsuits with the hopes of legalizing same-sex marriage. And redirects it's focus to one couple, raising 5 children, who find out during the filming of the documentary that one parent has ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease. It is a witty and touching film that you shouldn't miss.
The proposed constitutional amendment, The Marriage Protection Amendment, which defines marriage between a man and woman exclusively, will be on the Florida ballot in the upcoming November elections. This movie brings to light the discrimination same-sex couples face every day in the courts, hospitals and from society as a whole. The WMNF Film Series will hold a riveting panel discussing following the movie. To date we have Rebecca Steele of he ACLU, Nadine Smith of Equality Florida, Mark Tishman of MetLife. Rob Lorei, WMNF News Director will moderate.
The movie will have a one-night-only showing on Wednesday, May 7, 8:30pm at The Beach Theatre, 315 Corey Ave., St. Petersburg Beach. Tickets are $8 advance and $10 at the door. Please call the theater to get your tickets. (727) 360-6697 or go to www.beachtheatre.com <http://www.beachtheatre.com/>
If you have any other questions, please contact WMNF Community Radio at (813) 238-8001 or go to wmnf.org.
Robin Milcowitz
Film Committee Member
robin@greenerpixels.com <mailto:robin@greenerpixels.com>
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