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March 31st, 2010 |
Archive for March, 2010
This year the annul 4 day festival was one of the best ever! Thanks in part to the advertising on Facebook. There were hundreds of family reunions with guest coming from across America & Italy. During the lead up to the Sunday Festival in Centennial Park were; food & wine tasting, Italian Cinema, Boch Ball tournament, & more. This year the GaYBOR District Coalition were honard to be volunteers working a beer tent. During the day long event there were; strolling musicians, a full main stage, carnival rides for the kids, A parade, wine stopping & FOOD,FOOD & MORE FOOD. Towards the end of the day the heavens opened up and it poured rain. the GaYBOR volunteers didn’t leave their post and contunied to searve during the rain. After the evnt the GaYBOR Coalition volunteers hade their ouw festival at Hamburgar Mary’s & Streetcar Charlie’s. Thanks to the Ritz & Alan K for our battle cry ”Towaka”
March 31st, 2010 |
After 2 years almost to the day Spurs is changing hands. Owners Kevin & Jeff, threw an increadble “Last Dance Party!” The dance floor was packed with cowgirls & cowboys. Off the floor the was talk of many found memories over cold beer. Kevin & Jeff will definalty be missed in GaYBOR. Spurs many be leaving but music is not leaving…… Deb Hunseder & Steph Callahan of the group Halcyon http://www.facebook.com/pages/Halcyon/63506986809?v=info will be opening a new club here. After some renovations to add their special touch , there will be live music here in GaYBOR. With all the friends the girls have made over the years you just know this is going to be GREAT!!! One fun personal story about Halcyon.This past years after the Night parade we stopped at Spurs and halcyon were performing. We have photos taken with the girls and a good time that night. Later that week some friends our in North Carolina wrote the there was a whole story in the local newspaper about the Night parade & our photo with Halcyon was in it!! What a fun crazy small world we all live in! WELCOME to GaYBOR HALCYON!!!!
March 31st, 2010 |
Brad Cullipher
We first meet Brad when he was dancing at Keith’s Lounge in Tampa, during the Judy B. Goode Show. Since that time he has now moved to Tampa and is now currently working fill time at Hamburger Mary’s as a bartender while going to school. For us we will always know him as the STAR in the film “Why I Love GaYBOR!” See if you don’t agree with us! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwF_FjqJYpg
Breaking News (yawn, yawn) Ricky Martin is Gay!!
”I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man” pop Latin singing star, Ricky Martin announced on his website this week. Oh yeah Ricky, we held this unprovoked knowledge between the secret members of the uncaring community. Ricky, we all knew fortunately or unfortunately !!!
March 31st, 2010 |
City Councilman John Dingfelder had a social thrown for him with over 100 gay guys in attendance. John wants to leave the Tampa City Council for a run at the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 1 seat. The election isn’t until November. We went there to hear about positive changes and not the negative arguments we hear presently from the narrow minded Commission. We do recognize and cheer the leadership of elected gay Commissioner Kevin Beckner. The hosts were George, Rich, David, Chuck. Tampa activist Keith Roberts refreshed the minds of everyone about 15 years back about the Hillsborough County’s Human Rights Ordinance travesties. John Dingfelder represented and helped defend the GLBT community battle in the Florida State Supreme Court. Things have changed, times have changed, so please get involved politically.
March 31st, 2010 |
After the John Dingfelder reception we decided to take a drive of South Tampa establishmnents. First stop was City Side. There were many familiar faces around the bar. Bar owner Billy and manager Jimmy were busy chatting it up with the patrons. We were susprised to run into old friends from Ft. Lauderdale up for the weekend. Next stop was the Rainbow Room. WOW!!!! can these girls PARTY!!!! There was karaoke ago go, The Famous International Psychic “Madam DJ”, great drink specials, pool table & the best volleyball courts in Tampa! We can not wait to go back soon. Next was on to one of our favorite stops… Chelsea Nightclub. As we entered, owner Nikki was right at the door to greet us. Now here is a party!!!! Hot dancers,(Mica, Stevie) a drag show featuring Diva Amy Demilo and 2 new comers. Some of the performers were performing in Spanish with wild attire. With the weather finally turning back to normal spring temps, now is the time to enjoy Chelsea’s wonderful large outdoor patio. We can’t wait for the next cook out there! Thank You South Tampa friends for an incredible night!!!!!
March 31st, 2010 |
A new gay restaurant has appeared on the charts in St. Pete in historic gay friendly Kenwood neighborhood. The menu is great and the specially prepared entrees makes you want to make reservations for today and tomorrow. Partner’s Sports Cafe 2924 5th Ave N, opened right around the corner from famed and popular Georgie’s Alibi. We wanted to go over and say hi to the new operators. Actually the new owner. John M., has 2 other popular places in St. Pete, Pepperz Lounge and Liquor Store and the Oar House on 22nd Ave South. We were told by many before going that the food was excellent and priced right! We ran into Jim Lipscomb, realtor in St. Pete who said that they had a neighborhood group go over for dinner and beers. “It was great!” he salivated to us. “A sirloin steak dinner with salad and side for $7.95. And it was great! We are all going again soon.” he rekindled the great part again. Ok, off we went. Saying hi to the dozen of recognizable customers drinking and eating around the bar, I ordered the corn beef sandwich. It was superb… huge, juicy and not rubberery like a lot of restaurants serve. The new chef and super friendly cute boyfriend waiter just moved to the area and are from Ft. Myers. They told us that a 12 oz Prime Rib dinner was on special that night for $9.95…wow! Partner’s quaintness, sports programing, great food and nightly events is the new buzz in the areas chat rooms. We welcome you to Tampa Bay. Good luck on another new St. Pete venture and keep the food hot and the beers cold!
March 31st, 2010 |
With changing times a couple of our swimwear and underwear lines have done a cross over. Unico Underwear has added to their underwear line new fashion swimwear and boardshorts. Pistol Pete known for their great designer swimwear and shirts have now introduced a new underwear group to their increasing clothing line. So it is spring, the beach weather is at hand and a lot of new colorful swim suit designs are in stock at MC FILM. Oh and don’t forget the newly arrived rainbow beach towels! www.MCFILMFEST.com
March 31st, 2010 |
The next GaYBOR District Coalition meeting is Friday, April 9th at 4:00 at Streetcar Charlie’s. This is a GLBTA coalition of businesses and residents from around Tampa Bay. Plans for the summer events including, Gay Days at Disney, St. Pete Pride and the full week of gay events in July at GaYBOR Days. Great networking and all residents and businesses are welcome to attend. GaYBOR now has resident memberships for anyone, anywhere to join for $35.00 per year and businesses are $75.00. www.gaybor.com
March 31st, 2010 |
