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LGBT Events
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Unlike other Democratic mayors, Buckhorn won't sign same-sex marriage pledge
Posted by Mitch Perry on Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 8:21 AM
According to the Freedom to Marry website, more than 80 mayors of major U.S. cities have now pledged to support same-sex marriage. According to the website, the mayors hope to expand public and political support for ending the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage.
"I've always been a supporter of equality as it relates to marriage for the gay and lesbian community, and the reason is, we all take it basically as a given," Mayor Emanuel said, listing the health and retirement benefits that heterosexual married couples share with their partners.
Other notable mayors who have signed on include New York's Michael Bloomberg, Los Angeles' Antonio Villaragosa and Boston's Thomas Menino.
One notable omission? Tampa's Bob Buckhorn.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Scenes of St. Pete Pride 2011 (photos)
High energy and high temps at the 9th annual festival.
Posted by Chip Weiner on Sun, Jun 26, 2011 at 1:41 PM
St. Pete's month-long pride celebration culminated yesterday in the annual parade and street festival, attracting thousands to the Grand Central district of downtown. It was the ninth year of this celebration for the LGBT community.
St Pete Pride will be back next year. Stay up to date at their web site. And if you had your photo taken with a rainbow at Creative Loafing's photo booth, make sure to visit our Facebook page later today and see it. You may download the photos for free. And PLEASE tag yourself (with pride!) while you're there.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Uh Huh Her plays the State Theatre this Saturday
Posted by Tiffany Razzano on Thu, May 12, 2011 at 10:00 AM
On the heels of their latest release, the first since they were dropped by their label last year, the ever-evolving electro-indie rock outfit Uh Huh Her is back on the road with new material and stops at State Theatre in St. Petersburg tomorrow — Sat., May 14.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Comedians Mimi Gonzalez and Sandra Valls represent women, Latinas and lesbians
Posted by Tiffany Razzano on Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 1:22 PM
Sitting at the outdoor bar, despite the fact that they spent the day traveling, they were energetic and excited while discussing their show “Lezberados.” With solo routines by each, as well as a collaborative improv segment, tonight’s performance will even feature a musical number or two. Listening to and watching Gonzalez and Valls interact with one another, one thing becomes very clear right away: Comedy fans are in for a high-energy and hilarious show.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
The Cliks' frontman Lucas Silveira performs solo at the Orpheum tonight; Hunter Valentine and Sick of Sarah open
Posted by Tiffany Razzano on Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 10:05 AM
With a solo album set to drop in April, Lucas Silveira, lead singer for Canada's The Cliks, is eschewing the group's swaggering rock 'n' roll for a more stripped down sound with tonight's acoustic performance at the Orpheum in Ybor City.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Chris Pureka, introspective indie singer-songwriter, performs at The Hideaway Cafe on Friday
Posted by Tiffany Razzano on Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 1:52 AM
Steeped in the rich tradition of New England folk and Americana, but with a contemporary bent, Chris Pureka will be performing in the Tampa Bay area for the first time on Friday night. You can catch her at The Hideaway Café in St. Pete. She’ll follow this up with an Orlando gig the next night, at gay hotspot Revolution Nightclub.
Friday, January 21, 2011
M.A.D. Theatre's Zanna, Don't runs through January 23 at HCC in Ybor
Posted by Tiffany Razzano on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Sometimes the best way to tackle heavy subjects is with laughter. And that's exactly what M.A.D. Theatre's current production, the edgy Zanna, Don't, does.
Imagine an alternate universe where being gay is considered normal and heterosexuality is looked down upon.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Gay things to do on Christmas
Posted by Tiffany Razzano on Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 2:03 AM
If you are wondering where to go and what to for LGBT food, fun or entertainment on Christmas Day, here are some pretty good options!
Dining Options:
Hamburger Mary's - Opens at 5 p.m. until around midnight. It will be the regular menu.
Kelly's - Closed on Christmas Day.
Flamingo Resort - Hang on, this is a big one! All day Christmas dinner of ham or prime rib. At 10 and 12 p.m. there will be holiday shows and a late night menu will be served until 2 a.m. The Blue Room will be open until 5 a.m. There will be give aways and drink specials all night long.
Streetcar Charlie's - Open for Dinner at 5 p.m.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Shop from home, find amazing bargains at the CL Holiday Auction
Posted by David Warner on Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 1:37 PM
Why get stuck in mall traffic? Settle down and do your gift shopping with the CL Online Holiday Auction. It's fun, it's easy, and you'll be raising money for The Children's Home. Plus, right now, there are still plenty of high-value items with low bids — so bargains await!
Just for instance, check out the 12 amazing gift ideas below. Each package is unique to the CL Holiday Auction, and each is currently available for way under value. Of course, that may change when bids start to close (Dec. 9-16), but bid now and you may be able to set the pace. And don't stop here: check out cltampa.com/auction and you'll find these and more than 70 other gifts you won't find anywhere else.
Bid amounts represent highest bids as of Nov. 25 at 1:30 p.m.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Do It Today: Mary's Cares at Hamburger Mary's and Real Thanksgiving Story
Posted by Julie Garisto on Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 12:00 AM
Monday's a drag -- but in a good way.
More than 45 area entertainers join forces for a diva-tacular and fab-oh benefit -- Mary's Cares at Hamburger Mary's. The fund-raising event serves up live vocal performances, drag queens, drag kings, dancers and live musical acts from 7 to 11 p.m.
All the proceeds from the entertainment spectacular go to The Trevor Project to help save the lives of our GLBT youth. The Trevor Project is an American non-profit organization that operates the only nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.
Admission is free, but reservations will be required if you'd like to a sit-down meal. Word is the first show is filling up, but seats are available at the 9:30 performance.
Included in the event are raffles throughout the evening. Event contact and performer Daphne Ferraro (pictured) can fill you in on the details at DaphneFerraro@aol.com. Hamburger Mary's is at 1600 E Eighth Ave, Tampa. For reservations, call 813-241-6279.
