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When visiting the GaYBOR District in Historical Ybor City
 
Stay at The Hampton Inn Ybor
Located on 7th Ave & walking distance to EVERYTHING!

 

Ask for the MC Film Corporate  rate of just $109.00
 
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(Some black out dates do apply)
 
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(Watermark's Annual Wave Award)
Ybor City's Seventh Avenue Named
One of the Nation's 10 Great Streets for 2008
(American Planning Association)
     www.tampayborcitysuites.hamptoninn.com

 

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January 1-December 31, 2009
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Dishing with Mark & Carrie
3-3-09
Happy Square Root Day!
(One of only 4 this century!)

 

CHANGE & SET YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD THIS WEEKEND!!
 
 
C AR N I V A L ... GaYBOR Style
Midway rides, bright sunny skies, cotton candy, 50 Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence riding on a ferris wheel, a great stage full of local entertainment, beer gardens, a lot of friends new and old and yes those huge corn dogs (Oooh they came in different shapes too) from the food venders. It was GaYBOR's Southern Exposure Weekend. A full weekend of  fun , shows, and entertainment provided by GaYBOR District Coalition members. A full midway in Czar's parking lot, a stage that had over 30 entertainers providing fun and excitement. Along the streets were venders and Fiesta Day events sponsored by Ybor City Chamber of Commerce. Over 60,000 came to sample the homemade flan, black beans & yellow rice, and just to enjoy a beautiful sunny day in Historic Ybor City. Non profit groups involved with GaYBOR had booths available for them to promote their news events to the many local & out of town visitors. On stage were acts including singer Judy B. Goode & piano playing Paul Thomas, Sax artist Alan Darcy, Crowbar provided a gay up and coming band Lush Progress, Female illusionists Nikki, Erika,Stephanie & Michelle, local singing funster Goefry Goeff, Drag Divas Crystal Waters & Joey Brooks, Can-can dancers from Olivier's Cabaret and so many more talented acts. The MC was Carlos Lopez who did a superb job of keeping the music and festivities flowing with DJ Kaos. Accept for a few glitches all went well on Saturday. Singing Live in concert was singingstar Veronica, but because of some technical problems the concert went from outdoors to inside G.Bar. The weather turned sour on Sunday with the rain & cold northerly winds. All the many events went inside Czar's and Honey Pot for a memorable party time. Geo Vax Labs (scientific testing labs of a new AIDs Viral Vacine) brought in for the weekend show 20 Miss US of A winners from across the United States for " Reach for the Stars" Friend Raising Show. We all hope that you enjoyed a world of fun this past weekend. Because more is coming!
 
 
See all our videos at
 
 
 
 
 The GeoVax Labs Friend Raiser
 
 
 
From the Creative Loafing "Daily Bread"
 

Southern Exposure in Ybor: Such devoted Sisters

March 2, 2009 at 6:21 pm by David Warner

 

Holy Culture Clash! Ybor City was festival central this past weekend, with Fiesta Day, Flan Fest and Southern Exposure vying for crowds from one end of Ybor to the other. Southern Exposure was the newest of the celebrations, a GaYbor carnival complete with midway, ferris wheel and a visitation from the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, the international sisterhood of white-faced fabulosity. Drag nuns from all over the country were in town to celebrate the Tampa Bay chapter’s official graduation from Mission to Order status; Tampa’s members, like their counterparts all over the world, raise funds for AIDS and gay-related causes while making saintly spectacles of themselves (and assuming hilarious names like Sister Ida Slapter).

On Saturday Creative Loafing talked with visiting and local members of the Sisterhood, and with Tom Keating, head of the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce.

To See the video click on the link below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTL2ejeEd90

 
 
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
A huge CONGRATULATIONS goes out to our Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence!!!!!! This past weekend they were elevated from a Mission to a Full Order! The complex process took over 4 years to complete. Sisters from 10 states flew in for the ceremony. Even a founding member from San Francisco, who has been a Sister since 1977, was here! We (Mark & Carrie) received one of the highest honors... and were elevated to Sainthood!  After the ceremony the Good Sisters went right back to community charity work! Assisting with Southern EXPOSURE. The next day hosting "Pink Sunday" at CS & Czar. Later that night helped out at the GeoVax event. To learn more about the Sisters visit  www.flsisters.org
 
 
 
 
Cabaret ...Cabaret ...Cabareee......tt !!!
The most familiar face in drag appeared in Ybor City at Olivier's Cabaret & Show Bar for 2 sold out nights. Congrats to the new owners, Olivier & Michael and Mgr Ricky.  Ru Paul, famous for her outlandish remarks, music writing & singing and her 6 1/2 ft drag queen stature on Logo TV' Networks new weekly series hit,  "Ru Paul  Drag Races" wowed the over capacity crowds. Not out of the norm for anybody to fonder just a little over the top.  RU gave it her smiling best and over the top display of being a true media Starbooty!
 
 
Photos from Rex
To see more photos of the weekend visit  www.myspace.com/efmphotos
 
 
 
GaYBOR District Pavers In Place
In making up the needs and the direction of any community you have to come up with name recognition. You also have to have a sense of security, passion, and love of your entity. In trying to form the GaYBOR District, one of the minor but major aspects of being a part of the area we are professing was the name recognition. GaYBOR District Coalition name's had its early objectors but the Defenders WON! And so has the name, GaYBOR, a name meaning co-existence! Economically, socially, culturally and politically, Historic Ybor City has positively changed. It is Nationally advertised as a safe GLBT place to visit and enjoy. Yes, first of all a secure safe area. This is needed to make sure certain elements don't hurt any locals, traveling business or visiting tourist clientele. Working with the City of Tampa and the Tampa Police Dept. early in the groups formation identified situations in other GLBT cities. We have working horse patrols aware of the GLBT diverse district working weekends and foot patrols on 8th Ave. where a lot of us walk between bars, shopping and entertainment areas. And it is on those streets we have engraved markers in the sidewalks declaring our existence and home. The beginning pavers just placed all along 7th Ave. and 15th street mark Pride, Community Diversity and Working Together Spirit that had the makings of  the enthusiastic coalitions start. Inclusiveness was and still is a major part of GaYBOR's community plan, make-up and dream. The 30+ special pavers we had made up say;
GaYBOR District
(club, non profit, or individual name)
Year they joined GaYBOR District Coalition.
 
The street pavers are for sale to anyone, non profit or business at a cost of $80.00 per paver engraved. All forms are available at MC FILM or Ybor City Dev. Corp.. We want to expand to over 100 named pavers by summer!  So when you are on the corner of 7th Ave and 15th Street look at the pavers below your feet.
You are in GaYBOR Country!!!
 
 

 

 
Streetcar Charlie's, 1st Year in the Land of Rainbows
With not 1 but 2 trolley cars bringing in the crowd for Streetcar Charlie's 1 year Anniversary Party. Starting at the Waterside Marriott this Saturday at 7:00 bringing in the huge party goers back to the restaurant for more celebrations. All week long, A Super Char Grilled Sirloin Steak Dinner for only $12.99 and any PINK Vodka 1/2 priced at $5.00!!! A meeting and fun hangout for the early lunch to the late night crowd, Streetcar Charlie's Bar & Grille is a major fixture in defining the GaYBOR District. Congratulations to Larry Bernstein, James Clark, Manny Alvarez and Charlie Moresi, Chef Darlene Herrick and all the staff and bartenders.
 
 
 
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Members of the GaYBOR District Coalition
in Historic Ybor City
 
Welcome New Members
 
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
 
Club Nautico
 
Columbia Jobbing
 
The Nest Tampa
 
 
USF GLBT 5th Annual Spring GALA
On Tuesday March 24, we will hold our 5th annual Spring GALA, beginning at 5:45 p.m. at the USF Alumni Center.  The event is put on each spring as a celebration of campus and community diversity by a consortium of LGBT organizations, including the President's Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, the USF LGBT Alumni Society, the Student PRIDE Alliance, and the USF Safe Zone Ally program.

The program (see attached PDF) includes a social hour, a special performance by Crescendo: The Tampa Bay Women's Chorus, and our special guest speaker, Betty Castor, Executive Director of the Patel Center for Global Solutions, who will be talking about global diversity initiatives. 

We are expecting well over 100 people to attend this free event, and it would be great if you could come.  There will be an ad about the event, with all the details, in the two upcoming issues of Watermark.  You can RSVP (so we can order enough food and beverages) at http://www.usfalumni..net (click on "Events" and "Register for an Event" from the menu on the left), or just call Tyrone Gray at 813-974-1936 (or tgray@admin.usf.edu).  Or just show up!

Mark R. Hafen, Ph.D.
University of South Florida
Dept. of Geography
4202 E. Fowler Ave. - NES107
Tampa, FL 33620-5250
813-974-4777
 

 
Gay Survey Needed from Corey

 
Hey Mark & Carrie. 
 I have a survey that I am trying to complete by next Wednesday, and I would like to get as many responses as possible. If you could help me out that would be fantastic.
 
First, I need to make sure the respondents meet the following criteria:
 
1) GAY/LESBIAN
2) 25-35 YEARS OLD, 35-50, 50+
3) RESIDE IN A MAJOR METRO AREA SUCH AS: TPA/ST. PETE, LA, SFO, ATLANTA, CHICAGO, NYC
 
PLEASE MAKE SURE RESPONDENTS INDICATE AGE GROUP AND AREA OF RESIDENCE WHEN REPLYING. THEY CAN SEND RESPONSES TO: COREY449@HOTMAIL.COM
 
PART 1
 
1) Have you been to Miami?
 2) Did you like it?
 3) Would you go back?
 
 PART 2
 
1) What is the number one GAY Friendly European city that you have vacationed in?
 2) What was the reason for your visit?
 3) Where did you go?
 
Thanks,
 Corey Middleton

 
GULFPORT WOMYN’S FESTIVAL NEWS:
          
 
Thanks to all of our volunteers, sponsors, vendors, entertainers, and all you wild womyn who helped make the festival a huge success in 2008. The Board of Directors for the Sonia Plotnick Health Fund has been making plans for our next festival and in light of the current economic issues that all of us are facing, the unbelievable amount of work that goes into each festival, and the difficulty we have had in finding adequate sponsorship due to the poor economy, the Board has decided to set our sights on having an even better festival in 2010.
In fact, we have already chosen the date, so mark March 20, 2010 as the date for the next Gulfport Womyn’s Festival.    gulfportwomynsfestival@yahoo.com

 

Gay Cruise Going Out Of Tampa
 
Hi M&C,
 
I was not sure if you are aware of this gay cruise departing TAMPA Halloween week.
 
Link: http://www.aquafestcruises.com/cruises/2009/halloween/

Welcome to Aquafest

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We are different from full ship charters, as our onboard offering melds the best each ship offers along with an unmatched Gay & Lesbian entertainment and event packages. We successfully provide great discounts and very competitive offers, where the full ship charters cannot.

Looking for a terrific GLBT friendly cruise at a great discount?
Aquafest Cruises can help you find a great vacation at huge savings on GLBT friendly cruises for gay and lesbian couples and groups.

Cruises are relaxing and are conducive to a party atmosphere as the ambiance is carefree. Cruising is the most affordable and the most popular gay vacation choice today.

Aquafest Cruises is America's best Gay and Lesbian cruise promoter for discounted cruises. We offer you the best cruises on the finest cruise lines. Aquafest Gay and Lesbian special event Cruises offer a wide range of entertainment to make your gay cruise experience a memorable one.

Aquafest Cruises offers: singles, couples and group discounts, Mardi Gras celebrations, Halloween celebrations, celebrity guest entertainment, beach parties, costume parties and contests, private group cocktail parties, formal dinners, tours and excursions, comedy and game shows and more. Activities and Amenities vary by sailing date.

 
 
 
Congratulations to Roman Gardens Ristorante in St. Pete
Featured in MetroSTAR March 2009
 
P.O. Box 21342
Tampa, FL 33622
(813) 386-6173
www.madtheatre.com.
PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Michelle Monsein.
Phone: (813) 404-9776.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 3, 2009
 
M.A.D. THEATRE OF TAMPA SEEKS DONATIONS FOR TAG SALE;
FUNDS TO HELP STAGE  JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
 
    TAMPA, FL - M.A.D. Theatre of Tampa is seeking donations of items in good condition to sell at its March 28 tag sale at Celebration Methodist Church in Tampa.  Proceeds from the sale will help fund the community theater company’s summer production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT.

    Items can be dropped off Saturday, March 14 and March 21, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Celebration Methodist Church, 6101 N. Armenia Avenue, Tampa.  Please contact M.A.D. Theatre President Cathy Hooten at (813) 386-6173 for information or to schedule a pick-up of larger items. 

      Requested items include furniture, house wares, working appliances, toys, sporting goods, clothing, art, books and more, in good condition only. Receipts for tax records will be provided.
 
    The actual tag sale will take place March 28, 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Celebration Methodist Church. M.A.D. Theatre will perform JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT July 31 through August 15 at Hillsborough Community College Main Theater, Ybor Campus, at Palm Avenue and Avenue Republica de Cuba (14th Street), Tampa.
 
    M.A.D. Theatre of Tampa, founded in 1999 by Elizabeth Robins-Edelson, incorporates the three performing arts-- Music, Acting & Dance--to bring affordable musical theatre to stages throughout the Tampa Bay area.  Our mission is to provide superior entertainment by expanding the horizons of our audiences and encouraging all individuals to create, perform and develop their talents.  A non-profit organization run by community volunteers, M.A.D. welcomes newcomers to the company in all areas of production.   M.A.D.. Theatre is a vendor of the Hillsborough County School System and provides after-school enrichment programs in musical theater and dance to students grades K-12.
 
 
The MC Film Calendar of Events
 
March 5, Judy B. Goode Birthday party at Copa Tampa
March 6, First Friday Art Walk in Gulfport
March 7, Pink Flamingo Home Your - Gulfport
March 4, Creative Loafing "March 4th Party"
March 10, El Goya Reunion at Czars   www.myspace.com/elgoyashowbar  
March 11, USF PRIDE
March 13-29, Guys & Dolls at www.eighoclocktheatre.com
March 13 & 14, "Out With The Truth" Seminar  www.beaconofhopeministries.com 
March 17th, OUTTRAVLER Book signing at MC Film & G.BAR
March 20, Ani DiFranco in Concert at Tampa Theatre
March 26, Formal Rum Tasting Reception & Dinner at Teatro
March 27, Rum event at Gaspar's Grotto TBA
March 27 - April 19, Sleeping Beauty or Coma and Vampire Lesbians of Sodom at The Crown Theater and Club Nautico www.gypsyproductions.org
March 28, 4th Annual Polished Palate International Rum Festival
March 28, Festa Italian  www.festaitalianatampa.com
June 14, Bob Taylor Pageant at the Honey Pot www.myspace.com/mrbobtaylor
 
Monthly Events & Meetings
Every Saturday -   Ybor City Saturday Market at Centennial Park
Every 1st Saturday of the month Ybor Art Association Art Walk"
Every  "Tuesday Bike Night"  7th Ave & 20th Street in Ybor City  at 5pm
2nd Friday of Every Month -  GaYBOR District Coalition Meeting
2nd Tuesday of Every Month  Tampa Bay Business Guild Meeting  www.tbbg.org 
Monthly Meeting Historic Ybor Neighborhood Civic Association"  www.hynca.com 
1st Saturday of Every Month  -  "Pets on the Patio"  at Gaspar's Grotto
4th Saturday of every Month, BINGO at King of Peace, MCC St. Pete www.gaybingostpete.com

See Video of past events on YouTube.com Key Word GaYBOR"
 
For More Details & Fun Info Visit.....
"Dishing with Mark & Carrie"
click on the Gossip Star
and
Pro Suzy
 
 Do you have an event Coming Soon?
Please let us know at dishingmcfilm@aol.com
 
 
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Judy B. Goode's Birthday Party
Thursday, March 5
At The Copa Tampa 7-9
 
 
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Gypsy Productions Inc.

 

“The Theatrical Alternative”

 

Artistic Director Trevor Keller

 

At

 

The Crown Theatre

 

Club Nautico

 

 

 

Sleeping Beauty or Coma

 

And

 

Vampire Lesbians of Sodom

 

By Charles Busch

 

 

 

Directed by Trevor Keller

 

 

 

Gypsy Productions Inc. at The Crown Theatre, Club Nautico will open Sleeping Beauty or Coma and Vampire Lesbians of Sodom by Charles Busch on Friday March 27, 2009 at 7:30 P.M.

 

 

 

Sleeping Beauty or Coma and Vampire Lesbians of Sodom will run March 27, 2009 thru April 19, 2009 with performances Thursday (2-4-1), Friday, Saturday at 7:30 P.M. and Sundays Matinees at 2:00 P.M. Monday April 6, 2009 will be Hospitality Night show time is 7:30 with Tickets for those in the Hospitality field $10.00.

 
Sleeping Beauty or Coma   This offbeat curtain raiser to Vampire Lesbians of Sodom is a fairytale treatment of "mod" London, 1966. A kooky young girl is discovered by a megalomaniacal fashion designer to be his Top Model. She escapes his clutches and joins forces with a struggling young designer and her photographer boyfriend. The three become the rage of swinging mod London until LSD is slipped to the Model plunging her into a deep coma. Fifteen years later a handsome nutritionist injects the sleeping beauty with mega doses of vitamins awakening her so that as in every fairy tale everyone lives happily ever after……."A compendium of every movie made in the 60's.... Captures their spirit, mood and style with delicious humor."-- N.Y. Nightlife.
Vampire Lesbians of Sodom This truly bizarre entertainment of the Rocky Horror genre is about vamps, has almost nothing to do with lesbians and takes the audience from ancient Sodom where a young “virgin” is sacrificed to the dreaded Succubus, a beautiful vampiress who thrives on the blood of young girls. Through a trick of fate, the girl is transformed into a vampire and plots her revenge. They meet again in Hollywood of the 1920’s and end up in present day Las Vegas. They rekindle their feud until they realize that in this cold modern world, all they really have is each other. Costumes flashier than pinball machines, outrageous lines, awful puns, sinister innocence, harmless depravity - it's all here. One can imagine a cult forming." - N.Y. Times. "Bizarre and wonderful ... If you think Boy George is a gender-bender, well, like Jolson said, you ain't seen nothing yet! Forget your genders, come on, get happy." - Broadway Magazine.

Theatre tickets are $20.00 General Admission.  Tickets may be purchased with a MasterCard or Visa by calling 727-644-7077. Tickets will be sold one hour prior to each show or by reservation. The Theatre will open one hour prior to show time. Club Nautico offers happy hour beginning at 2:00 P.M. Reservations are strongly recommended.

 

 

 

The Crown Theatre is located at Club Nautico, 4900 66th Street N., St. Petersburg Florida, 33709

 

 

 

F.M.I. on Club Nautico visit www.nauticostpete.com.  ALL ARE WELCOME!  The Crown Theater and Club Nautico are Handicap Accessible.

 

 

 



 

Trevor Keller, Artistic Director
Daryl Epperly, Business Manager
Gypsy Productions Inc.
727-644-7077
www.gypsyproductions.org
 

 
 
 
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Teresa M. Cox Hickey
813.248.0721
 
http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102474618979&e=0018Fyp_8zqjC-KHfOKWEm00feF1c26tw_UxlzznzK-oEUjco0HSCGXxRUhE5kzMK6QbJF7Bo0ZaoBQHCuSqyM6CNLQkskH4E8Z4_wXA35dmFzqR20LRE1BtKAmVANOb66ZFESTA ITALIANA RETURNS TO YBOR CITY!

(Ybor City, Tampa, FL) - A Taste of Italy, right in the heart of Historic Ybor City!  Festa Italiana celebrates it's 12th Anniversary, Italian style!  Gather your family and friends and join us in Ybor City for a time to remember!

The festivities kick-off with Wines of Italy on Thursday, March 26th - Join Festa Italiana for a unique tasting experience, featuring over sixty-five wines from different regions of Italy and Italian Antipasti and Desserts presented by Carrabba's Italian Grill.  The Italian Club of Tampa hosts this special evening and the event serves to benefit the Italian Club Restoration Fund.  Space is limited, so purchase your tickets now by calling 813.248.3316.

Continuing on Saturday, March 28th, Ybor City hosts a free day of festivities for the entire family to enjoy.  Festa Italiana Saturday features the annual Bocce Ball Invitational Tournament in Centennial Park, an assortment of Italian food prepared by the Italian Club, the Italian Idol Competition and L'Unione Italian Cinema Italiano!  The Saturday Fresh Market will also be in full-swing!  Think Italian and think food, entertainment and music for all to enjoy!

Festa Italiana's 12th Annual Event takes place on Sunday, March 29th when Centennial Park and Historic Ybor City host a true taste of Italy!  Over thirty Tampa Bay area restaurants and caterers present flavorful specialties and you'll also want to enjoy the flavor of the Grape Stomping presentation - you'll even have a chance to participate in the stomping excitement!

Italians love entertaining and Festa Italiana is thrilled to bring Al Martino as it's headliner to the event's main stage!  Also featured on the main stage will be The Four Aces, plus the Italian Idol finalists and many more!  Be sure to visit our website for up-to-date Entertainment Lineup information.

Vigo & Alessi Products La Cucina Italiana will feature cooking demonstrations by professionals and amateurs alike.  This cooking celebration also offers entertainment as well as a place to sit-down, relax and enjoy the fine art of Italian Cooking!

Festa's Kidz Zone offers Italian costumed characters, children's activities, amusement rides, magic shows, face painting and so much more!

The Italian Club of Tampa is a beautiful, National Historic Landmark built in 1912 - be sure to stop in and enjoy its beauty first-hand as they open their doors for the Cultural and Genealogy Exhibit.  Festa Italiana benefits the Italian Club Restoration Fund.

The 12th Annual Festa Italiana takes place in the heart of Ybor City on Sunday, March 29th featuring traditional favorites as well as exciting new additions to the festivities such as Sunday Morning Catholic Mass at 10:15 a.m. in the Italian Club followed by a Procession and Walking Parade!

Proceeds from Festa Italiana and Wines of Italy serve to benefit the Italian Club Restoration Fund.  For more information regarding the history and mission of L'Unione Italiana, please visit www.italian-club.org.  For more information regarding these fabulous events, please visit www.festaitalianatampa.com.
 
   
 


 

 

 
First Friday Art Walk: March 6th , 2009
Shop, Dine, Stroll and support your local Arts Community! Gulfport’s First Friday Art Walk on March 6th 
 features over fifty fabulous Artisans, Crafters, Antiques Dealers, Authors, Renaissance vendors and Entertainers along Beach Blvd, from 6 to 10 pm. Live entertainment including Chic Lisitano, New Horizons Band, Julian Riviere, Free Range and more, can be heard throughout the Waterfront District. View the stars through SPAC’s state of the art telescopes. The Industrial Arts Center features demonstrations by award-winning glass blower Owen Pach, and offers 20-minute Blow Your Own Glass Ornament mini-classes. Art Walk takes place on the First Friday and Third Saturday of every month, year round. Relax and enjoy an extraordinary shopping and dining experience on Beach Blvd in Gulfport, Tampa Bay’s “best kept secret”.  Free Gulfport trolley rides, free parking, pet and family friendly. Vendors can download the application at http://gulfportma.com. For more information call 866-ARTWALK



--
Suzanne King
Art Walk Director
3129 Beach Blvd. S.
Gulfport, FL 33707
727-322-5217
www.gulfportma.com

Book by Abe Burrows & Jo Swerling
Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Director: Rocco Morabito
Choreographer: Ronnie DeMarco
Music Director: Emi Stefanov


Winner of the 1951 Tony Award for “Best Musical”, considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, this romantic comedy soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters who have become legends: Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight “mission doll”, out to reform the evildoers of Times Square; Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love; Adelaide, the chronically ill nightclub performer whose condition is brought on by the fact she’s been engaged to the same man for 14 years; and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiancé, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game. Funny and romantic, “Guys And Dolls” is ideal for audiences of any age. Songs include Luck Be a Lady, If I Were a Bell, and I’ll Know.
 

From Scott n Manny in St. Petersburg

Everybody make sure they do this important test.
Rugby Players go balls out against cancer.
 
 
 
From Kris Doubles in St. Pete
Hello Mark and Carrie,
 
Damit I miss you being  closer to St. Pete!  Close at heart will work for now!  I was  reading through your special edition and rememberd that I wanted to send this to you guys for Dishing.. if you have already planned to place this on the site,  just discard!  hug u both big!  Kris
Hi,

Have you heard that Ken Starr -- and the Prop 8 Legal Defense Fund -- filed legal briefs defending the constitutionality of Prop 8 and attempting to forcibly divorce 18,000 same-sex couples that were married in California last year? The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in this case on March 5, with a decision expected within 90 days.

The Courage Campaign has created a video called "Fidelity," with the permission of musician Regina Spektor, that puts a face to those 18,000 couples and all loving, committed couples seeking full equality under the law.

Please watch this heartbreaking video now. If you have the same reaction that I did, please help me spread the word by sharing it with your friends and family ASAP:

http://www.couragecampaign.org/Divorce

The more people who see this video, the more people will understand the pain caused by Prop 8 and Ken Starr's shameful legal proceeding.

After you watch the video, please join me and over 300,000 people who have signed a letter to the state Supreme Court, asking them to invalidate Prop 8 and reject Starr's case.

Thanks.
 
From Wayne in St. Pete
This really is awesome.  In reality, big brother can watch our every move!  Orwell must have been from the future.  I'm  still out to lunch on whether this is a good or a bad thing but it's here so it doesn't matter which I choose.  Quite amazing.  You need to play with the signs on the upper left of the picture which will allow you to zoom in close to any individual you choose.  Can't believe this -- the technology is mind-boggling!
 
This is a photo from the 2009 Inauguration, in which you can see IN FOCUS the face of each individual in the crowd!!  You can scan and zoom to any section of the crowd . . . wait a few seconds . . . and the focus adjusts.
 
The picture was taken with a robotic camera at 1,474 megapixel (295 times the standard 5 megapixel camera).
 
Makes you wonder who's watching us right now!  Just click on the website:
 
(http://gigapan.org/viewGigapanFullscreen.php?auth=033ef14483ee899496648c2b4b06233c)
 
WOW this is wild!!! Mark & Carrie
 
From Wayne in St. Pete
 
Pets' 10 Commandments 
  
1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years.  Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
 
2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.
 
3. Place your trust in me.  It is crucial for my well-being.
 
4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment.  You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.
 
5. Talk to me.  Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
 
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it, but I forgive quickly.
 
7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.
 
8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me.  Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.
 
9. Please take care of me when I grow old.  You too, will grow old.
 
10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please.  Never say you can't bear to watch.  Don't make me face this alone.  Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.
 
 
~ Take a moment today to be thankful for your pets.  Enjoy and take good care of them.
 
 
Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without God's critters.
 
 
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   G.Spot

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Spurs

www.SPURSCOUNTRYBAR.com

 

UPDATE

 
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Just wanted to give you guys an update on what is coming up this week. Starting this Thursday SPURS will  be closed, Karaoke will be moving to Saturday night beginning at 8pm and SPURS will be bringing back the Mason Jar Moonshines on Sundays.

See below for more about the new hours and schedule of events :)

Check out our website for more information
www.spurscountrybar.com
 


 


Thanks,
JEFF

Hope to see everyone there :)
 
 
SPURS WEEKLY EVENTS

    Monday - Thursday  CLOSED

    Friday Country Night - Doors open at 8pm til 1am
·    Free Line Dance Lessons at 8pm
·    Free Whoop-Ass Shots Thruout the night

    Saturday Karaoke Night - Doors open at 8pm til 1am
·    Sink or Swim,  all you can drink      
    $12 til 12 Midnight (wells and Drafts)

    Sunday Dance Afternoon - Doors open at 3pm til 8pm
·    Mason Jar Moonshine - $5.00
 

 

 

Tease Saturdays

   
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The Ybor Social Club
 
 
The Ybor Eagle
 
 
Czar
  Rock-N-Sport's Bar & Grille
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Gay Wing -It-In Every Tuesday Night!
 
Second Floor in the Plaza at Centro Ybor!
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The Ritz Ybor
              
 
Chelsea Nightclub
 
 
 
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Camouflage Weekend

with the Tampa Leather Club

March 6 – 8th

Get your leather and camouflage outfits ready……Another member favorite takes place at Sawmill Camping Resort in Dade City (between Tampa & Orlando) this weekend!  The members of the Tampa Leather Club will host a military flag game at 2PM on Saturday along with two BEER BUSTS! 

 

Don’t miss Bingo, Sawmill Style, on Friday evening at 9PM prompt.  (Cards are sold beginning at 8PM.), “Flashback Fridays” music of the 80’s, 90’s & 2000’s w/DJ Rob in Woody’s and DJ Jeff’s Country Crockpot of Music in the Courtyard.

Need to relax?  Enjoy Sawmill’s heated clothing optional pool during the day and weekend T-Dances with music, drink and food specials, etc. poolside!  (weather permitting)

DJ Rob is back Sat night in Woody’s with the latest dance hits and remixes.  Line dance and listen to DJ Jeff’s Country Crockpot of Music in the Courtyard.

On Sunday at 8PM DJ Jamie will spin his “Retro Sunday” tunes. Join your friends for the 4PM – 10PM ALL YOU CAN DRINK DRAFTS FOR ONLY $8.00 in Woody’s & Splash.

The Fun Never Stops at Sawmill Camping Resort with activities 365 days per year!  It’s a perfect spot for your Vacation or Spring Break stay.  www.FLSawmill.com

Enjoy a long weekend with Sawmill's "Free Thursday or Sunday Night Offer" along with your paid Friday & Saturday night reservation.  Book Now! (352) 583-0664.

 

Sign up for Sawmill’s Newsletter and check out their Special Offers @ www.FLSawmill.com. 
 

 Sawmill Campground
21710 U.S. Highway 98
Dade City, Florida 33523
Phone: (352) 583-0664
 http://www.FLSawmill.com

Georgie's Alibi

 
The Crowbar
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#1 Live Music Venue in Ybor
Visit our MySpace for upcoming concerts!
New!!!! Every Monday Night  9-1
Ybor S.I.N.
(Service Industry Network)
Karaoke and FREE Chicken Wings!
 
The Copa Tampa
 
JUDY B. GOODE EVERY THURSDAY AT THE COPA FROM 7 TO 10 COME AND SEE JUDY LONG WITH PAUL THOMAS AT THE KEYBOARD EVERY THURSDAY IN THE CABANNA ROOM.  ITS ALWAYS A PACKED HOUSE WITH JUDY AND PAUL ON THURSDAYS AFTER THAT STAY FOR OUR FAMOUS STRIP CONTEST WITH JOEY BROOKS AT MIDNIGHT
 
 
Judy B. Goode & Paul Thomas Every Thursday 7-10
 
Hello Guys i just wanted to forward you the updated nightly line up
 
Monday is underwear night with Shane Bartending and Micah Dancing Hot drink specials all night long especially for guys in their underwear.
Tuesdays are Lust Tuesday Ladies Night NO COVER for all our hot lesbians in Tampa Bay 2 Shows with Esme' and Crystal and $2.50 wells and $2.50 domestics all night Long
Wednesdays is our Wii Bowling league night $4.00 long island teas and Shot specials for all of our team members
Thursdays Start off with Judy B Goode and Paul Thomas 7pm-10pm in the Video Lounge
then its Tampa's longest running amateur strip contest at 12:30 am in the show bar Always packed with hot bois and contestants $12.00 sink or swim wells 10-close & No Cover
Friday is Tampa's triple threat no cover before 11pm $2.00 domestics and $3.00 wells till midnight Country Line Dancing 8pm-12am with Dj Aleta then Dj Rossi Spinning the best high energy dance music 12am -3am with 2 Fierce Shows 1st one starting at midnight and third we have Karaoke in the Video Bar from 10pm - 2am with Stormin Normie
Saturdays are SIN Sational no cover before 10:30 pm with 2 of Tampa's Hottest Production Shows Staring Tampa's Finest Female Impersonators Hosted by Joey Brooks
Sundays we have our 3 ring Circus with Robyn and Jocelyn doing 2 shows @ 10:30 and 12:00 am also spinning the hottest new music in the Bay , you have to see these Girls Juggle The Crowd, the Show and the Music all night long
Our one special event coming up is on Saturday March 21st its Carnival Brazil, Night in Rio de Janeiro Sponsored by Leblon Costumes encouraged Contest and Parade with awesome give ways, prizes and Fabulous show all themed around the Carnival in Rio with Fresh Fruit Drinks all night long this is going to be the hottest party going.
 
Thanks Guys
Robert
Club Nautico
 
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Streetcar Charlie's
 
The Pro Shop
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