Dishing with Mark & Carrie

5-07-09

 

Happy Mother's Day

 

To All Our Readers & Fans

Our Web Site Crashed!!!

 

Thank You!

Thank You!!

Thank You!!!

This past Sunday afternoon the www.MCFILMFEST.com  web site crashed!

Over 600+ people tried to read Dishing at the same time causing a crash. That's a good problem to have!

Our web master has increased the web band to allow more people to visit at the same time.

THANK YOU!!!!

 

Happy Birthday Carrie

Carrie's Birthday and Tea Dance at L' Olivier's, now that's a wild combination! The party started at Streetcar Charlie's and then moved to L' Olivier's for dinner and a show. Amy Demillo, Denise Russell and Beverly Wild. Carrie partied the night away with Donald & Bryan from the King & I Thai Restaurant and the packed house! We all agreed that Mz Wild is person to keep an eye on as the next up and coming Diva Star of Tampa Bay! Don't forget about the flambé' deserts at L'Oliviers!

 

 

 

Happy Birthday Bonnie

Tom put together quite the Surprise Birthday Party for Bonnie!  The group of over 40+ people all met at the New World Brewery where we drank beer, blew up balloons while listing to a two piece Hungarian Gypsy group perform. The party group then strolled down 8th ave to The Crowbar. Everybody walked in together to surprise Bonnie! The party kicked into high gear with a beautiful cake and drinks. the group partied the night away singing karaoke together. Karaoke by Stormie Normie every Monday at Crowbar.

 

 Happy Birthday Bonnie!!!! You truly are our Princess!!!!

 

 

 

 

Congratulations to Peter Pan & Dorothy

Two of our favorite people have become a beautiful couple. Peter Pan & Dorothy were married! They hitched the knot at the  Renaissance Fair in Tampa, Now that is a ceremony you wont forget! Congratulations to the newly weds. Peter & Spivy were at the Open Mic Nite at Ybor Social Club Monday.

http://pixyland.org/peterpan/OurWedding1.html

 

 

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GaYBOR District Coalition Meeting

at Hilton Gardens Inn

May 8th at 4:00

 

Everyone is Welcome to Attend!!!

 

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IKEA is Coming TO Town

Florida's largest Swedish retail home store, IKEA  is opening its doors in Historic Ybor City Wednesday, May 6th. What a selection mix of 'put it together light kits', kitchen spoons, Swedish Meatballs to fine cotton linens for your feather bed. HMMMM what a comparison! The 353,000 s/f complete home design facility has its blue & yellow colors eyed on the Tampa Bay area shoppers. It is a destination in sorts. The store includes 3 full model home interiors for your imagination to grow upon. Over 10,000 items to choose from for the creative and trendy homewares.The Swedish restaurant will seat over 350 people with a full service menu of unique Scandinavian foods. We were at the VIP Opening with none other than members of the Tampa City Council, St. Pete City Council, Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners, and array of public officials and business owners taking in the new attraction and moneymaker for the community. To our surprise a full luncheon of the Swedish Flavors was provided with a hosts of new to the area tastes to the historic Latin Ybor City culture. Store personnel and  managers were introduced and IKEA knows how to put on a Grand Opening show. They are estimating over 120,000 visitors the first week. Campers are already on sight to be the first to get into the store and receive special promotional gifts opening day. The "no purchase look only private preview" had us oogling at a lot of colorful neat things. But, I had Mark put them all away until the stores checkouts were open! Located right on Adamo Drive and 22nd Ave in Historic Ybor City. And stop by and say hi to us up the street at MC FILM.

 

Only at MC Film

This week a very nice Grandmother came into our store. She told us that her grandson goes to High School with a Gay guy that shops at our store. Her grandson was to shy to come into our store but liked the Gay guys shirts bought here. We told her that we have been getting new shirts in every week. So the Grandmother described the style and purchased several styles for her grandson.  WOW how times have changed.

 

Also New This Week......

We had a GREAT Time filming a new video  "Why I LOVE GaYBOR!"

Check it out at

www.Youtube.com/MCFilmFest

 

  

The Eagle has Landed in Ybor City

This week after much anticipation The Ybor City Eagle opened. The club opened on May Day and did I see "May Baskets" everywhere!!!! The room was filled with cigar smoke, sweaty men & leather styles. The who's who in the Leather community were all there from across the state & beyond.  Check out their myspace at www.myspace.com/yborcityeagle

 

 

 

 

Photo of the Week

Ever since Miss Amber saw "Fiddler on the Roof" she has been wearing her babushka. Such a Yenta!!!

 

POWER of Rainbow Flags over GaYBOR

Looking to increase your GLBT business? Try flying a Rainbow Flag! Jimmy (who is straight, a staunch Ybor City resident &  a nice guy) is the manager of the 15th & 7Ave parking lot, proudly flies his rainbow flag. He says the GLBT customers are just such nice people and he wanted to make them feel welcome. More people in Ybor need to follow Jimmy's example. The owners also are members & supporters  of GaYBOR District Coalition!

 

Chelsea Nightclub

The popularity of Chelsea Club keeps going up and up! It's easy to see why. Under the direction of owner, Chris, Chelsea keeps bring you the very best in male dancers, drag show & just plain fun! The club is so hot that even the bar catches on FIRE!!!!! Chelsea Night club is a Proud member of the GaYBOR District Coalition and Chris has been community supporters for many years. It's good to see our community supporting the business that support us!!!! Located on Florida ave. just a couple blocks south of 7th ave stop by and check out the party for your self.

 

 

The Good Sisters Bake Sale

Talk about good cookies!!! The Tampa Bay Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence head a sidewalk bake sale. The good sisters set up in front of MC Film and The Honey. They had truck drivers & more honking their horns in delight. As one person said "Only in GaYBOR" . In 3 shorts hours they raised over $500.00 Congratulations

 

Your Invited to the GaYBOR District Coalition Meeting

 

New On MySpace

The White House has a new interesting page at http://www.myspace.com/whitehouse

 

Casting Call

Hi!  My name is Dani and I'm from Pioneer Productions.  Kelly from Imgay.tv referred me to you.  I was just writing to let you know that we're looking for an announcer to be on America's first gay talk show.  The ideal candidate will be a butch Lesbian in their 30's with a great personality and who is not camera shy.  She will be masculine looking and acting with a smiling face!  If you could mention this in your gossip column, our entire team would be extremely grateful.

Here is my contact info:
Dani Halpern
dani@dennistv.com
727-822-4488

They can call and ask for Dani or Kelly or shoot me an email.  Thank you so much!!!
 

 

AUDITIONS for BATHHOUSE: THE MUSICAL! in YBOR CITY (TAMPA)

WHERE: Arts on 9th - 1513 E. 9th Ave, Ybor City (TAMPA)

WHEN: Saturday, May 9 at 10am. Callbacks are Saturday May 9 at 12noon. Call 813-892-5095 for an appointment. Singers with no appointment will be seen throughout the day as time permits.

PAID: YES

SCHEDULE: Rehearsals begin Friday, May 29th. Show opens Thursday, June 18 for 4 weeks with a possible 2 week extension.

BRING: Headshot and Resume, 16 bars of a Contemporary Musical Comedy Song and 16 Bars of a Pop Song. You may be asked for one or both selections. All Actors must be willing to perform the entire 90-minute show in a Bathtowel. THERE IS NO NUDITY IN THE SHOW, though you will be asked to remove your shirt at auditions.

SEEKING: 4 Male Actors to fill the following roles-

Billy. Age 18-21. Any body type, should be smooth-chested. Tenor, with a clear High B-Flat. Naive. Young. Innocent. Inexperienced. Awkward. Unsure. Introverted. Curious. Virginal. Idealistic. Sincere. Vulnerable.

Maurice. Age Early 30's to Mid-40's. Medium-build. Depending on casting for other characters, he should appear the oldest. Pop-Baritone to a High A-flat. Should have a killer Maurice Chevalier impression (Think Lumiere in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast) for Bathhouse ABC’s. . Billy’s foil. On the surface: Charming, Insincere, Smarmy, Manipulative, Aggressive, Self-serving. Inside: vulnerable, lonely, longing for his past, for his lost love. Though not necessarily the most attractive Bathhouse member, he should exude a sexual magnetism unparalleled by the rest of the cast. Witty. Everyone knows Maurice at the Baths and looks up to him, which is why he can’t show his inner pain.

Teddy. Age 21-25. Twink, lean, swimmer’s build. Little to no chest hair. Should appear at least relatively Billy’s age. Tenor to a B-flat (Falsetto C). Sweet, good-natured, cute, excitable. Boyish. He was in Billy’s position not too long ago. Has gained the wisdom that Billy learns throughout the show. Loves his hairy men. Must have the ability to make the audience fall in love with his wide-eyed innocence. Think Barnaby in Hello, Dolly!

David. Age 28-40. Bari-tenor. Pop Baritone with high G’s. Should be able to riff and have a strong pop falsetto. Hot, Ripped, Muscular. Named after the Michelangelo statue of the same name for his impeccable physique. Though David serves as eye-candy for the entire Bathhouse population, we learn that he is in fact lonely, since others are actually intimidated by his looks. We also learn, that he trapped and is a slave to his body now. We find and get hints throughout the show that he might have interest in Billy. His passion for working out stems from the insecurities of being formerly overweight.

http://www.artson9th.org/Artson9thbathaud.html

 

 

Rhonda Storms is at it again!!!!

OMG!!! She is going to far once again! Now we have to support her license plate showing Jesus! Don't we have more important things to worry about right now than can we put a picture of Jesus on a license plate? Contact her office...Tell her that this is ridiculous!!!

http://blogs.tampabay.com/buzz/2009/04/of-god-the-devil-and-license-plates.html

 

 

From Alexis De La Mer

 

 

 

 

Hey Guys.......Last weekend was in one word..... AMAZING !!!! I traveled down to South Beach for their FIRST annual GAY PRIDE Parade and Festival.....FIERCE !!!! I walked the parade route as Guard Lexx MoreHead with the South Florida Sisters of the Rising Sun, which is a Missionary Order to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.... (WOW, that was a MouthFull ) It was GREAT to meet Richie Rich of Heatherette and Party Monster . Also on hand Grand Marshall, Patti La Belle and Lance Bass !!!! Check out this weeks 411 magazine, Page 17 for my picture, see below...Thanxx to Stephen R.Lang of www.jumponmarkslist.com for ALL the pictures. This past Thursday, i performed at DETOUR in St.Pete ( Where I'm on cast ) I performed as Stevie Nicks and ROCKED the club and also transformed GREEN for my WICKED CIRCUIT Mix.......WOW !!!! This Thursday, May 7th is our GRAND OPENING for Kori Stevens Doll House with cast members...COMA STARDUST, Ph0enix Taylor, Aspen Love, and Myself, St.Pete's PLUS SIZED Barbie....Showtime is at 11, come CHECK us out as we transform DETOUR into a DOLL Factory and COMA will be breathing FIRE...May 9th COMA and I will be ROCKING Waterside Landing in New Port Richey, for our ROCK n ROLL Show....May 16th Rodger n I will be Traveling down to VERO BEACH for my show at the RAINBOW CLUB. I'll be Hosting and Performing alongside Kamden Wells. The next night, May 17th I'll be on hand at DETOUR for the Miss St. Pete pageant..Gonna be HOTT !!!!! Hope to see you guys soon, For MORE pixx check out... www.myspace.com/alexisdelamer    On a SAD Note.... Good Friend Michael Silver from NY past away this week. Michael was an AMAZING Divine impersonator and appeared on ROCK SHOTS greeting cards,  Michael also encouraged me to impersonate Bette Midler back in NY....We Will Miss You Michael. Heaven has a NEW Angel......Alexis De La Mer

 

 

A Letter from Daphne

 

Hi there-
As many of you have already realized I am going to be competing at The National Entertainer of the Year contest again this year (www.eoy.net).

I placed 11th overall last year and missed the top ten by about 30 points.


I honestly believe that this sytem is where I belong and I look forward to showing everyone what I have planned. With pageants come tons of expenses. I am sure you can all imagine. I will be responsible for bringing a sizable group of folks with me this year and must pay for transportation, food, lodging, tickets, and everything else you can think of. I estimate that my total cost is over 6k.


If you are interested in sponsoring me outright (for any amount) please let me know. I appreciate any and all amounts and have a paypal account if need be. I am willing to perform, do makeup, host, judge, MC, or whatever you may need in exchange for monitary sponsorship.


If you are an entertainer and have done a National Pageant before you know what I am talking about. I hope that I have the support of all of the area entertainers, as I have supported many of you on your quests previously.

I will be having two benefit shows. I decided to do two shows so that there were to locations for you all to choose from. If you are willing and able to perform at one of the benefit shows listed below, please let me know.....

Sunday June 14th- Stilettos Showbar or TBD Location in the Greater New Port Richey- Dunedin area. open to location suggestions...8pm

Monday July 6th- The Pulse- Lakeland- 8pm with a special TALENT # featuring Jarrod.
:)

I am open to fund raising ideas and would love to hear about anything you may suggest (that's fairly legal and within reason) :)

I love you all and hope to represent FL at EOY with Pride and a Great Package this year...
XOXOXO
Daphne/Michael

 

 

Important GLBTA Caucus Announcement

 

As you all know, Dave Cutler, who served our Caucus extremely well as our Secretary, has resigned due to a relocation to Phoenix, Az. He has arrived in Phoenix, has already started wok and is settling into his new apartment. We will all miss Dave and wish him well.

Now we must move on and think about filling this important position. On May 13, our next meeting, we will be accepting nominations for Secretary of the HC GLBTA Democratic Caucus and holding an election. Here is an excerpt form the Caucus ByLaws to give you a idea of the responsibilities -
 

Hillsborough County GLBTA Democratic Caucus - ByLaws -

ARTICLE VI.  DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 3. The Secretary shall keep an accurate record of all meetings of the Chapter and Steering Committee; shall maintain a current list of members with addresses, phone numbers, email addresses and precinct numbers; shall have a copy of the Chapter bylaws with any amendments properly recorded.

If you have an interest in taking more of a leadership position in our Caucus, please contact me. Thanks.

See you all soon ----

 

 With Pride & Peace -
Sally L. Phillips
President, Hillsborough County GLBTA Democratic Caucus - www.hcglbtadc.org
Vice President, Florida GLBT Democratic Caucus
Cell - 813-382-8172

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From Queer Mass Bike Ride

 

Hello! My name is Seven Mitchell. We talked about the Queer bike ride that I organize.
Basically our goal is to strengthen the queer community through positive biking demonstrations. Critical Mass bike rides happen all over the country, and the world, as a form of peaceful demonstration and protest. Bikers gather in large numbers and ride through the streets of the city as a collective mass, forcing cars, for once, to yield to other forms of transportation, and, hopefully, raising awareness for non-motorists on the roads. The rides are always safety oriented. Riders are encouraged to wear helmets and comply with the bike light laws. The pace is slow/comfortable and well within the capability of even the most novice rider. Our route is not always pre-determined; we work as a collective, and, technically, critical masses are leader-less rides, at least that's what we tell the cops if they happen to ask ;).
Our first Queer Mass was the first of its kind in Tampa history, and it was a great success by my standards. We has just over 30 riders who participated, and everyone returned safely. We started at the Tampa Bay Bike Co-op on Armenia and Waters. Our route took us down Florida, left on 7th ave., through Ybor, Channelside, downtown, and back up Florida with some of us continuing to Bo's Ice Cream while others returned to the Co-op. This month we will meet downtown in the Lykes Gaslight Park. It is our hope that this more central starting point will be both easier to find, and offer quicker access to the more exciting, more populated parts of the city without the long trecks up and down Florida.
We are hoping to have another successful gathering on May 17th (Sunday). We will begin to gather around 6:30p.m. with hopes of leaving around 7; I say hopes, and I know you know what it is like functioning on queer time. :).
I have been riding in the biking (fixed gear specifically) community in Tampa for almost two years now, and I have found the community extremely open and welcoming. I have never felt threatened based on my sexuality. However, even though they are very welcoming, I have noticed a severe lack of queer riders. I hope that these queer masses offer an entrée into the biking community for those queers who may be leery of stepping out of their comfort zones. I find bike riding extremely rewarding! And, it is a healthy alternative to socializing in Smokey bars! :)
Attached is a flyer for the next Queer Mass and pictures of the queer flag made specifically for the ride. It is our believe that a traditional rainbow flag may alienate those who do not readily identify with its connontations. Therefore we are very careful to call this a 'queer' ride rather than a gay ride, or a LGBT ride. We want to cast as wide a net as possible so that nobody is left out. About 1/3 of the riders on the last queer mass were straight allies. Ultimately we determine our success as such: if nobody experiences a moment's hesitation in deciding to participate, than it is a success. :)
Thank you so much for your time and interest! We would certainly appreciate any help you could offer as far as spreading the word. It is my hope that a weekly ride also develops once a core of queer riders show dedication and interest in forming a community. And, hopefully, our band of queer riders can centralize and become an institution within the larger biking community, offering assistance in planning and executing rides and races and earning a permanent place, much like the group of girl riders known as 'The Skirts.'
:) Thanks again! :)

-Se7en*
813.928.0039
se7enmitchell@gmail.com

 

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Shining City opens on Thursday!!!!
By Tony Award winning playwright: Conor McPherson!    

Opens May 7th, runs through May 24th!

       Set in the heart of Dublin, the story is a mysterious tale about two people’s struggle for love, meaning, and their places in the world; a struggle which will shape and define both for the rest of their lives.

"  .. quiet, haunting and absolutely glorious." NY Times

“You don't have to go to New York to see first-rate shows.  You can see them in the place where you live.”        Wall St. Journal

      Four actors perform this truly remarkable play, each one adding a piece of the rich tapestry that Mr. McPherson has woven.  Glenn Cover, Richard Coppinger, Dahlia Legault and Slake Counts appear in Stageworks Theatre’s production at:

Shimberg Playhouse at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.

1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place
Tampa, Florida 33602

 May 7th through 24th,

Thu, Fri & Sat @ 8 p.m.   Sundays @ 4 p.m.

Single tickets on sale at TBPAC @ 813-229-7827 <www.tbpac.org>

Tickets $24.50

Special ticket price of $10 for Students and Seniors on sale 90 minutes prior to curtain based on availability and for the Preview Performance on Thursday, May 7.

For Group discounts call Jamie Zinober at 813-244-9106.

 

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Press Release For Immediate Release April 27, 2009

Media Contacts: Russ Russell 407.895.1301 Ñ russ@ArtEventsTravel.com   Scottie Campbell 407.437.3937 Ñ campbelloconnor@gmail.com

  ART EVENTS TRAVEL ANNOUNCES ADVENTURES CUSTOM-DESIGNED FOR THE GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY…AND THEIR FRIENDS

 

Orlando, FL -- Art Events Travel proudly presents Birds of a Feather Tours, culturally-themed trips custom-designed for gay and lesbian travelers and their friends, hosted by Scottie Campbell. The inaugural journey will be to London, October 20-26, and will benefit the Orlando Youth Alliance.

 

For more than 10 years, Art Events Travel has been taking groups on unparalleled culturally-centered leisure trips to destinations throughout the world. Over that time, the globe-trotting company has gained a reputation for creating intimate custom-designed trips with itineraries that focus on the history, culture, and arts of the cities they visit.

 

Russ and Margaret Mary Russell, the husband and wife team who own and operate Art Events Travel, discovered through friends that there is a need in the gay community for the culturally-based excursions they create. The two approached local writer and theatre

favorite Scottie Campbell with the idea.

 

“I jumped at the opportunity to host the trips,” says Campbell. “More often than not, travel companies catering to a gay audience will mainly focus on a party atmosphere -- which is great. With ‘Birds of a Feather Tours’ we’re going to have a good time, but discover and learn while we do it.”

 

October’s London trip will include visits to favorite sights: The London Eye, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London, Shakespeare’s Globe, and Middle Temple and Temple Church. Museums visits are included to the British Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum, and the National Gallery. Tickets for the West End production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert: the musical and a club evening are also included. There will also be walking tours and ample time for shopping at such places as Harrod’s and Covent Garden. Price of the trip includes round-trip airfare from Orlando, group ground transportation in London, accommodations at the four-star Novotel Tower Bridge, and breakfast each morning at the hotel.  Air from other cities is available upon request.  The trip is escorted by Art Events Travel.

 

Art Events Travel launches Birds of a Feather Tours with a trip to London, October 20-26, 2009. Price of the trip is $2695 per person double occupancy and $3395 for single

occupancy. Travelers making their initial payment by May 15 will receive a $200 discount. The trip will benefit the Orlando Youth Alliance. To book your trip or for further information call 407.895.1301,  e-mail info@ArtEventsTravel.com or visit ArtEventsTravel.com.

 

 

About Orlando Youth Alliance

Orlando Youth Alliance (OYA) is a peer based youth group, dealing with issues concerning the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered and Questioning (GLBTQ) youth of Central Florida. The OYA is a place where young GLBTQ and their straight allies can get together in a positive environment, become involved in the community and forge new friendships with other teens encountering the same issues, feelings and problems. For more information, visit OrlandoYouthAlliance.org.

 

 

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From Wayne in St. Pete

 

The  New GaYBOR