January 15, 2015
Whats HOT South Florida :: 01/15 - 01/21
Kilian Melloy READ TIME: 6 MIN.
This past week was all about gay weddings becoming legal in the state of Florida (the 36th state to do so)! Some highlights of the ceremonies were: Aaron Woodard and Broward County Sheriff David Currie at Broward County Courthouse; Monroe County plaintiff couple Aaron Huntsman and Lee Jones in Key West; and Suze Orman and wife Kathy Travis helping to celebrate a friend's weddings at the Delray Beach Courthouse.
On Friday night, The Grand Resort and Spa celebrated their 15th anniversary by honoring two of Fort Lauderdale's outstanding community organizations: The Pride Center at Equality Park and SunServe. 100% of the $20 admission went directly to these charities. Hundreds of people came out to celebrate with Casey, JD and the entire Grand Resort and Spa staff.
Afterwards, I headed to Broadway Across America's "The Lion King" at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. This much-loved and long-running musical has been updated and is definitely worth seeing again! On top of all that, Adult Simba is super-sexy... LOL!
Saturday afternoon, The SMART Ride held their annual check presentations to the not-for-profits at Elan 1640, the new luxury apartment building on Sunrise Boulevard. This year The SMART Ride raised $1,153,220... all I can say is, AMAZING! On Saturday night there were two big events: Score Nightclub, in association with Give Me A Beat Productions, presented "Avant Garde George Coronado's Birthday Event," which featured a Ilde Swimwear Fashion Show, and The Manor Complex's Burst Saturdays featured international recording artist Kristine W live in concert. On Sunday, Village Pub presented the hilarious ventriloquist Jerry Halliday and his dangerous dummies. This show was wickedly funny!
Thursday, January 15
The Pride Factory presents a sale staring today and going through the 21st where for every $50 you spend you get $5 off and for every $100 you spend you get $15 off.
Village Pub presents Shard� Ross' Jumpstart Thursday: Diva Men starring Jose Vega (Mr. South Florida Illusion) and Albie (Mr. Village Pub) at 9:45 pm.
Stonewall Author presentation features author Lance Ringel discusses his novel, "Flower of Iowa," in person at Stonewall National Museum - Wilton Manors Gallery (2157 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors) at 7pm. Light refreshments provided for this free event. (Read an interview with the author at smashwords.com).
Miami Beach Gay Pride presents Angels Soiree at the Hotel Victor. The event will honor their 2014 best float: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. and feature guest host Roxanne Vargas, NBC 6 and a surprise celebrity. Admission is free with Angels membership or $75 in advance and $100 at the door which includes complimentary premium bar and Hors D'oeuvres.
Friday, January 16
The Ramrod presents their monthly Leather and Fetish Mandance (third Friday of the month) with DJ/Producer Herbie James.
Saturday, January 17
Experience both of Wilton Manors' world-class museums during the Island City Art Walk on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Admission is free, and there is also the free Hopper shuttle bus service to/from Stonewall Gallery, and the World AIDS Museum. Galleries open and shuttle service from 7 - 11 PM. Refreshments served.
Hunters presents Woof! A monthly dance event (every third Saturday of the month) from 9 am - 3 pm, starring DJ Doug Jacson and no cover.
Discotekka presents Wild Kingdom in honor of Danny Villars birthday. The night will star DJs Just Oliver, Teo Moss and Carlos G along with Diva's Poizon, Sasha and Lola. Don't forget Marco Perez and his dancers and La Puta Nota afterhours starting at 3:30 am.
Burst Saturday's at the The Manor Complex present South Beach Pioneers party hosted by South Beach Pioneer Elaine Lancaster and starring from Salvation DJ Power Infiniti; from Warsaw Adora, from Amnesia Daisy Deadpetals and from Paragon Kitty Meow. In the Latin Lounge and patio, Noche Latina Saturdays presents the final appearance of Miss and Mr. Noche Latina: Taina Norell and Rolly Villaverde along with hostess Viva Mirage, and DJ Nena. 11pm to 4 am with Hot Go-go Boys and no cover.
Sunday, January 18
Village Pub presents Electra: Living the Legends with Liza at 9:45pm.
Monday, January 19
Village Pub presents Dragacide at 10pm (sign up at 8 pm; limited to the first 8 contestants) with special guest hostess with special guest hostess Daisy Deadpetals.
Wednesday, January 21
The Annual Miss and Mr. Noche Latina pageant takes place on Wednesday, January 21, at Bailo Nightclub. The presentation and theme of the pageant this year is Gold, and the categories other than presentation are Evening Gown/Wear, Q&A, Talent and Swimwear for the boys only. The night will honor your reigning Miss & Mr. Noche Latina: Taina Norell and Rolly Villaverde. The night will also honor Champagne Bordeaux and Lewis Nicholson, who are celebrating their 10th anniversary of being Miss and Mr. Noche Latina. In Addition, there will be performances by the Noche Latina family. Doors Open at 9 pm with the pageant starting promptly at 10pm. For more information call 954-478-4587.
Sign up for a special clothing optional men's erotic life drawing event from 7-10 pm. They will have two nude male models, chosen for their style and sexual energy, for short 20 minute erotic poses. All levels welcome - explore your creativity - bring your art supplies: Drawing, charcoal, pencil and/or watercolor. Tables and chairs will be provided. Please let them know if you want to bring an easel. The session will be held in a private studio at LeatherWerks in Ft. Lauderdale, $30 fee with advance reservation (No walk-ins and absolutely no photography). This is a totally clothing optional event with lockers provided. Bring a towel on which to sit. Artists are expected to arrive with art supplies and be prepared to work! To secure a reservation (and a guaranteed spot - space is very limited) please send your name and phone number to [email protected]. You will receive a confirmation email to present at the studio. Please put the word EVENT in the subject line to weed out spam.
The Stable Presents White Elephant Bingo Party at 8:30 where they invite everyone to bring in your unwanted holiday gifts and re-gift them as bingo.
Hot Stuff
Bianca Del Rio's "Rolodex of Hate" comedy special has added 2 shows due to popular demand. On Saturday, Jan. 24, the shows are 8 pm and 11:30 pm at the Colony Theatre, and on Sunday, Jan. 2 at 7 pm and 10 pm at the Amaturo Theater. For tickets got to ColonyTheatremiamibeach.com or BrowardCenter.org
Next Thursday, January 22nd, Hunters celebrates its first year on the drive from 7-9 pm, followed by the dance floor opening.
This is HOT
"The Performance Paleo Cookbook: Recipes for Training Harder, Getting Stronger, & Gaining the Competitive Edge," by Stephanie Gaudreau. Are you ready to take your fitness goals to the next level? Love cooking healthy meals, but need a little "food-spiration?" Well, look no further: Paleo expert and author Stephanie Gaudreau, award-nominated for her "Stupid Easy Paleo Recipes," delivers just that with her new book, "The Performance Paleo Cookbook" [Page Street Publishing, January 2015, $21.99]. Stephanie has filled the book with more than 100 mouth-watering, nutrient-dense, high-energy recipes.
With power-chapters like "Pre-Workout Snacks" and "Protein-Packed Meals to Build Strength," The Performance Paleo Cookbook serves up the essentials to get stronger, improve performance, and recover from tough training.
Stephanie says that readers will "find the recipes in this cookbook contain a variety of familiar - and maybe new! - protein and carbohydrate sources, with plenty of vegetables and healthy fats included for good measure." Some of Stephanie's super-booster recipes include:
Each recipe features nutrition stats with macronutrient breakdowns, complemented by rich color photos because, as Stephanie reminds us, "we eat with our eyes first." Chapters include fueling plans based on workout type, plus 50 different meal combinations.
Whether it's for endurance training or Olympic weightlifting, The Performance Paleo Cookbook has the food to fuel with easy-to-follow recipes, meal strategies, and tips to maximizing strength and well-being. Time to flex those cooking muscles and hit the "gym!"
Kilian Melloy serves as EDGE Media Network's Associate Arts Editor and Staff Contributor. His professional memberships include the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association, the Boston Online Film Critics Association, The Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association, and the Boston Theater Critics Association's Elliot Norton Awards Committee.
