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3 | wire magazine | follow wire on facebook & twitter: visit www.wireweekly.com & click on the icons ALL WIRED UP BY THOMAS BARKER THE STIGMA OF HIV Growing up in a small, very religious religious zealots, who did everything in their power to scare tile. Some only failed to use protection one time, while oth- town outside of Pensacola, Florida, I the be-Jesus out of me – and for a while, it worked! ers never used protection at all. I’ve heard stories of people had the privilege of being reminded that contracting the virus from their longtime partners, while others homosexuality is a sin that even God Of course over the years I have written a countless amount got HIV from a complete stranger. can’t forgive. As a teenager, I was also of articles on HIV, raised funds for a number of HIV service taught that God’s way of punishing ho- organizations, and spent a lot of time researching the virus. The point is that most of the stories and experiences I heard mosexuals was by giving them the “gay The conclusion I eventually came to and still believe is that from each of these people were that they could have easily cancer”, also known as HIV/AIDS. Ac- HIV is certainly not “gay cancer” or God’s way of punishing saved themselves had they only reached over and grabbed cording to my pastor, family, classmates, us for just being who we are. a condom. and teachers, HIV/AIDS was not a universal problem; it was just a gay issue. However, that does not mean that HIV is not a serious epi- In this week’s issue, we have dedicated our cover story to demic for our community. In fact, it is quite the opposite. In someone who works on a daily basis as an HIV/AIDS ad- As I came to terms with my sexuality and worked my way terms of new infections, men who have sex with men are vocate, changing the stigma of HIV around the world and through all the inner homophobia, there was always one most at risk. Among men diagnosed with HIV in 2009, 74 raising funds for HIV research. Model, actor, reality star, and thought weighing heavily on my mind: “If I accept myself as percent were attributed to men who have sex with men. Project Runway contestant Jack Mackenroth made a gay man, I must also accept that I will inevitably become his way into the hearts and homes of the American people when he first appeared on Season 4 of Project Runway as an HIV positive.” So if HIV is not a gay disease, what is the problem? openly gay HIV positive man. The idea had been so engrained that I actually thought all This is a question I use to ask myself when I first came out and His gorgeous smile, paired with his beautiful personality gay men must have HIV, which made the ability to accept my was dealing with my sexuality. Over the years, I have met a changed the way people viewed gay men living with HIV sexuality incredibly conflicting. One side of me knew who I number of people who are HIV positive and live incredible and continues to do so on a minute-by-minute basis. I got was; yet, another was telling me that I would be asking for a lives, accomplishing more than they could have ever imag- the opportunity to meet Jack over White Party Weekend death sentence. ined. and was so inspired by his work that we decided to focus on Jack, the incredible work that he does, and the HIV/AIDS Eventually I was smart enough to see through all of the smoke Being the inquisitive little writer that I am, I generally pose the epidemic at hand. and mirrors, accepted my sexuality, and at the age of 18 same question to them as well, and the answer has always moved to Miami to live out and proud. been relatively the same: I hope you will take a moment to read Jack’s story and see how HIV/AIDS is not a death sentence. On the contrary, his It definitely did not take too long for me to realize that ev- Most people that I have spoken with who are HIV positive story reminds us all that living with HIV has nothing to do erything I had been taught about the gay lifestyle and HIV say that they contracted the virus by simply not using protec- with a person’s worth, intelligence, and, as you will see in as a child was based on nothing more than fear mongering tion. Some were bottoms, some were tops, and some, versa- the pictures, beauty.
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I have been lucky enough to live a ing with the orchestra director and her pal on the piano. ments and support currently available for people living very rich life This because week of the edu - andIdina waslast so atweek ease during have her performance probably that she with eventsHIV. This week and we follow parties up on that feature taking with a place before and after Saturday’s our pool party VIP ticket holders. Thanks for purchasing all cational, professional, and social actually was barefoot under her beautiful evening gown. cover story on Jack Mackenroth, an HIV/AIDS advo- life opportunities that my life has cate, fashion designer, reality TV star, and model who afforded me sobeen far. For the that I ambusiest Wow! How weeks refreshing everit was to seefor such Thomas a talented per- has managedparade, to live a veryExpo, productive and and successful day life of fabulous live entertainment. That’s the VIP tickets we had available (VIP is SOLD OUT). The very grateful. Because I have been former and singer be so down to earth and so engaging. while being HIV positive. Jack is certainly an inspiration so fortunate, I also often times think Idina sure made us feel right at home. Thanks to Idina for many and proof that things have come a long way that I have, for andthe most part,I workingseen it Menzel, Saturdayon w nightire was a m wonderfulagazine night of arts . sincewhy HIV/AIDS we first appearedare including 30 years ago to take a mil-comprehensive Pride Guide that you hotel Victor pool deck will be a great place for our VIP ticket all in my life and am rarely wowed and entertainment in the middle of a very hectic Art Ba- lions of lives around the world. or surprised. ThenWhy? once in a while, For sel weekend.a couple On behalf of ofWire Magazinevery Igood want to can use as your map of what to participate in, with the days holders to hang out from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and view the one or two instances come along to wish Idina much continued success and a very long and I strongly encourage you to read Jack’s story, but I also prove me wrong. brilliant career! want to encourage everyone in the GLBT and straight reasons: We have been working communitiesand nottimes to have unprotectedto be sex.there. HIV is a seri- Pride Parade from above. I interviewed Idina Menzel in last week’s issue and On Tuesday night, I went to the opening night of Shrek ous virus that can certainly kill you. Yes, you can now suggested that her concert was a must see. I wonder how The Musical, based on the Oscar-winning Dream- live with it as Jack can testify; however, the physical and Works many of you read the interview andvery thought to yourselveshard on producing film that has entertained our millions second worldwide. financial cost of managing the disease is very real. Stop This Broadway show is a lot of fun and has some that yet another performer was coming to town that you and think. How would your life change if you contracted may or may not go see. If you didn’t attend Idina’s con- amazing costumes and makeup. Shrek also features a ever Prideterrific c ollector’sscore of 19 all-new songs eanddition lots of great dancof- HIV?We How would also you pay wantfor your medical to careextend if you a warm Wire invitation and To join us for the pool party after the VIP Parade viewing, cert, you definitely missed a phenomenal show by an in- lost your job and your health insurance and still needed credibly talented artist. Idina left us all raving about “the ing. The green ogre sure kept us entertained through his antics, as did the feisty princess he is tasked to rescue, to spend the estimated $5,000 to $6,000 a month for Streisand of her generation!” andw definitelyire reinforced magazine – that we think you HIV welcomemedication? you to join us for the first ever official Gay Pride visit www.thepinkdollar.com/pridepp to purchase why she is a Broadway sensation, a Glee favorite, and the donkey who won’t shut up, the villain with the “short” now a beloved singer who just finished a very successful temper, the cookie with an attitude, and the over a dozen other fairytale misfits – including Pinocchio and the cross Be safe, tour with her last performance in sunnywill Miami really. enjoy reading through. In Pool Party at the hotel Victor, 1144 ocean Drive. We your tickets at the pre-event price, or stop by the hotel Victor dressing big bad wolf that describes himself as a tranny mess. Who would have thought? Rafa addition,Not only wecan Idina have sing beautifully also with been a full orchestra, working non-stop on the first ever For Thedecided Publishers to put together a unique event for you during this on Saturday and buy your ticket at the door. You will receive she was also extremely comfortable and funny on stage. On a completely different, but very important note, We saw a real person who shared some wonderful, hi- last week we brought you a very powerful story about Rafa Carvajal: [email protected] officiallarious stories Gay with the audience,Pride while Poolregularly interact Party- World, AIDSwhich Day, which Wire explained m someagazine of the treat- Thomasyear’s Barker: [email protected] Pride, courtesy of Wire magazine, to celebrate and 2 complimentary Finlandia vodka cocktails, plus be able to will host on Saturday, April 17th at the hotel Victor with have fun in the company of friends. The pool party will partake in an official Pride event that Wire magazine has POST MODERN POLITICS BY MICHAEL W. SASSER Finlandia Vodka and herradura Tequila as sponsors. complement the Parade, Expo, and live entertainment on the worked very hard to put together for you. Oh, and did you COULD DESTINATION CASINOS ACTUALLY REDUCE GAMBLING IN FLORIDA One of the central arguments in favor of the development their position might end up bolstered by the unintended So whatmain savvy businessman stages with of a good Pride, enough lobbyist and will give everyone an opportunity hear? Some Papi underwear models will be at the pool of destination casinos in Florida is that the Sunshine side effects of the proposed legislation. wouldn’t open a financially absurd sporting center only State already has gambling. 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We welcome least the process would be fairly transparent --- which Current law has been patched together and – most im- In my opinion they would not, but if they did and if resi- week’shas not2010 been the casePride when stateCollector’s officials granted Edition. such portantly We – has exemptionscouldn’t built righthave into it. gotten These ex- dents were angry about it, at least there would be one your feedback and suggestions to continue providing great boons to pari-mutuel sites. emptions have been carved out as special favors to influ- responsible entity that could be held accountable. ential lobbyists and were often crafted to benefit just one here withoutIt’s a flawed butall not your unreasonable support, argument that and since theclient. 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Thanks very much your copy of this week’s special issue of Wire and enter our of laws governing gaming around Florida and how it’s not impossible that the casino proposal might actually So would we still be able to gamble at a horse track with If anything, this prompts those of us still ambiguous about to everyoneend up reducing for the helping number of gambling us make venues state this- such possible! low-end sport that no one actually bothers to watch casinocontest, expansion to continue but monitoringdefinitely the debate. stop by and visit us in person at the rafa wide. a couple of old nags jogging around a dirt track? --Author and journalist Michael W. Sasser’s commentary The nanny state advocates and the “save the children!” Actually, yes, there’s a good chance we would be able on allh thingsotel political Victor appears exclusivelyto celebrate in Wire Maga- Pride during the day with us at the For The Publishers alarmists might not be ready to sign on for destination ca- to. 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We’ve come a long way since HIV/AIDS first ap- What makes matters worse for us is that nearly three peared on the scene 30 years ago on the West out of four people living with HIV aren’t receiving Coast of the United States. Not having any infor- the proper treatment required to get their viral load mation on the newly discovered virus or the way down to an undetectable level, which would help it spread, most scientists and doctors based their prevent the spread of the virus. Of course, that’s assumptions on the sexuality of the first few infected just the tip of the iceberg, since more than 20 per- people – gay men. cent of the people living with HIV don’t even know they have it or are transmitting it to their partners! Over the course of the past 30 years, billions of dollars in research, prevention, and treatment has Basically this means that no matter how well you know someone or how much fun it is to have sex somewhat diminished the idea that HIV/AIDS is a without protection, it is important – in South Florida gay disease and is, in fact, an epidemic that knows especially – to always play safe! no sexuality, gender, age, or race. Over the years, there have also been a number of technological Over White Party Weekend, I had the privilege of advances in treatments that have made HIV a very meeting one of the sexiest HIV/AIDS advocates in manageable illness. the world, former Project Runway contestant and model, Jack Mackenroth. However, that certainly does not mean that HIV/ AIDS isn’t a very big threat, especially for the gay Jack made his way into the hearts and homes of community. Last week, millions of people from millions when he appeared on the show as an around the world came together to commemorate openly gay HIV positive fashion designer. Since World AIDS Day, celebrate the people who work then, he has made some major strides in chang- tirelessly to put an end to this deadly virus, and ing the negative stigma associated with HIV and remember the hundreds of thousands of people continues to show the world that being HIV posi- we’ve lost. tive isn’t a death sentence. Instead, he has used his status – both celebrity and HIV – to spark change And for South Florida, it really hit home – at least all over the world. for us at Wire Magazine. In fact, Miami-Dade ranks third in the country in terms of people living The beefed up stud recently teamed up with The American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) with HIV. And as for the gay community, 1 in 8 to release a super sexy calendar, featuring incred- white men, 1 in 8 black men, and 1 in 12 Hispanic ible photos of Jack in some deliciously provocative men in Miami-Dade are living with HIV. poses, and all to raise some much needed funds PHOTO BY SONNY TONG for the important research amfAR continues to do.
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I recently caught up with Jack to get the scoop on his stint I’m the oldest child of three and my mom always stressed the HIV community by being out, honest, and show that on Project Runway, living with HIV, and the gorgeous education over everything else, so that laid a great foun- you can live a happy and full life with HIV. calendar. Check out what the hunk had to say: dation. I was always very goal orientated as a child. It just continued into my adult life. I like to overachieve. I’m What has been the response to you being so What was your experience like on Project Run- always working on about 15 projects at once. I work open about being positive on such a public way? seven days a week. Even when I was struggling with my level? sexuality or when I found out I was HIV+ in 1989, I was I was a working fashion designer for 17 years before I still getting straight A’s and preparing for my career. That Aside from one woman about three years ago, who was went on the show. At the time I went on Project Runway never stopped. I would be unhappy if I didn’t feel I was clearly off her crazy pills, about 99 percent of the re- I was design director at this company called Weather- reaching my potential. Of course, we all have moments sponse has been amazing. I get about two to three mes- proof. I sat at a desk and had a very good job but it was where we feel lost. I’ve dealt with depression and low sages on Facebook and Twitter a day from people who fairly boring and not very creative. periods in my life, but I have great friends and family and are struggling and/or have questions. I respond to every I just ride it out and have confidence that it will get better. single one. It’s a lot of responsibility, but I take it quite Then the show Project Runway came along. I immediately Plus, I put on high heels and a tiara when I’m depressed. seriously. I know I have changed people’s lives and even fell in love with the show and went through the insane Sparkle always makes you feel better. stopped people from killing themselves, which is astound- audition process. I’ve always approached life like, ‘Oh, ing and humbling. I know it really helps a lot of people this might be a really cool adventure. Who knows what’s There is obviously a negative stigma associat- to see someone who is open about their status and doing going to happen?’ I had very realistic expectations and ed with HIV. Did that affect your decision to be well in their life and career. People are really touched just enjoyed the process. However the process is literally open about being positive on the show? by hearing my personal story. I’m glad I can help if they torture. We shoot 14 episodes in four weeks so we never need someone to relate to. That is the most gratifying part have a day off and we sleep about four hours a night. Ev- No! Actually it made me want to be more vocal about it. of this whole journey. erything is filmed and we have no help with challenges. As I mentioned, I went onto the show with a healthy, real- People always ask me if we had help because there is istic attitude. I knew it wasn’t “real” and I knew all I could It seems that HIV treatments have come a long no way you can make an outfit in 12 hours but we did. control was my behavior and my designs. I was more way since it initially appeared on the scene. Some of the designs are jacked up and held together focused on enjoying the once in a lifetime experience How difficult was it finding the right regimen and how do you manage it? with glue and a prayer. than winning. Honestly, I would have loved to win but, as you can see with past winners, winning the show doesn’t The best thing was the people I met. I am still best friends Yes! It is a VERY optimistic time for those living with HIV. mean much. It’s more about if you are memorable. In a with Kevin Christiana, Kit Pistol (Scarbo), and Christian Deciding on a course of treatment is a conversation to be strange way I was memorable because I left early and Siriano. They are amazing. had with your doctor. Everyone responds differently and because I was the first reality ‘star’ to be open about my has different side effects if they have any at all. I also tell HIV status since Pedro Zamora who passed away from When did you find out you were positive and people to educate themselves on various treatments. Sites how did that affect your career path, if at all? AIDS in 1994. I knew I could make a massive impact on like AIDSMEDS.com are great for information. Doctors
13 | wire magazine | follow wire on facebook & twitter: visit www.wireweekly.com & click on the icons WIRE COVER: JACK MACKENROTH: THE SEXIEST FACE OF HIV are well educated but they are not gods. It’s important to HIV+, because there are less side effects with the newer have HIV and be healthy and “look” healthy for a long be your own healthcare advocate. I didn’t have a hard meds and the belief that waiting for someone’s immune time. Because of this, and because we don’t see the dev- time finding a regimen because when I was diagnosed system to be suppressed is sort of an old way of thinking, astation of the epidemic in the news like we did in the there weren’t any. I’m on great meds that work really well but that’s a decision a person should make with their 80s and 90s, people have gone back in the closet about for me now after a bit of trial and error. physician. Adhere to your meds if you are taking them. their HIV status. This fuels the stigma. This also contributes to the lack of discussion about HIV. People feel judged What do you feel is the most important way to 3) Exercise regularly and eat well. and less than and dirty. Some people think that it’s not a stay healthy if you are living with HIV and how big deal anymore, which is false, so they are less cau- do you maintain your health? 4) Find an outlet for emotional support like a support tious. And others don’t want to know their status for fear group or a therapist or friends. Keeping a secret is stress- of judgment. ful and not healthy, plus we will only break down the It’s pretty simple: stigma of HIV by talking about it and normalizing it. Being realistic, what is your advice for people 1) Find a doctor you trust and be completely honest with There has been a recent spike in the number of who want to avoid contracting HIV? Absti- him or her about all your behaviors and other meds and people having unprotected sex. Do you think nence is just not an option for most people... At possible side effects. people are no longer worried about contract- least not for me! ing HIV? Why do you think so many people 2) Get your blood work done every three to four months avoid getting tested? Simple… Assume everyone you are with is HIV positive. and know your CD4 (t-cell) count and get you viral load Condoms work. to an undetectable level. More and more doctors are I think all these questions can be addressed with the prescribing meds as soon as they find out a person is same answer. As treatments get better, many people can How has being positive affected your love life?
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I guess there are a million reasons not to want to date pher with a very different style. Photographers taking show someone healthy and even sexy dispels a lot of or have sex with someone. I’m sure I’ve been rejected part in the project include Adam Bouska (NOH8), Rick misinformation. The stigma of HIV is massive which is because of my HIV status. It doesn’t faze me in the least. Day, Carsten Fleck, Frank Louis, James Franklin, Karl Gi- why we need to keep talking about it and putting it out ant, Tommy Synnamon, Mattheus Lian, Richard Gerst, there. It’s gonna take more than just a calendar but every Do you think it is possible to have a successful Ray John Pila, Sonny Tong, Thomas Evans, Krys Fox, and little bit helps and one person can make a massive dif- positive/negative relationship? How would/ Preston Cros with over 17 amazing images in total. ference. POZ Magazine just nominated me as one of the do you make it work? TOP 100 THINGS WE LOVE in association with HIV. It’s I’m autographing and personalizing every copy and an incredible honor. YES! Make sure the HIV+ person has an undetectable 100% of the proceeds go to The American Foundation viral load and use condoms. for AIDS Research (www.amfar.org) to help find a cure I have heard that you’re currently writing a for AIDS. I hope to raise a few thousand dollars for am- memoir. With all of your many pursuits how I understand that you recently released a cal- fAR and so far the response has been amazing. You can do you find time to write? What has been the endar to raise funds for amFAR. How did that purchase the calendar on my website at: hardest part of writing the book for you? come about? http://jackmackenroth.com/2012calendar (Laughing) I ask myself the same question. It’s called I had amassed all these amazing images from fabulous Why is this calendar important to you? “Making Lemonaids” and it’s a snarky, sarcastic tell-all photographers, so I just decided I should make a cal- about my life. It’s meant to be funny, but it also addresses endar for charity and put my (ass)ets to good use. The I want to show that someone living with HIV is not dam- living with HIV for 22 years and how I used optimism and calendar begins in January 2012 and continues through aged goods. It’s a human disease. I think I’m definitely humor to cope. I really don’t have much time to write. May 2013. Each month features a different photogra- one of the most visible HIV activists working today. To Most of it is finished but I’m taking a month off at the end of the year to complete it. And it’s only 28 pages. More of a pamphlet really. With lots of pictures. Kidding.
What’s it like being named one of the Sexiest Men Alive by DNA magazine? Are you com- fortable with that moniker?
(Laughing) I think the key to my longevity as a reality ‘star’ is that I don’t believe the hype and I don’t take 2012 CALENDAR FOR THE CURE myself seriously as a celebrity. I love what I do and I love www. jackmackenroth that I can affect and help others. I truly, truly appreciate .com/2012calendar my fans, and though I don’t have time to respond to all my Facebook messages and tweets (@jackmackenroth), I read them all and if someone has a serious question about design or especially HIV I always write back. I take my responsibility as a role model very seriously. I’m glad people find me sexy. We all know sex sells, which is why I still do photo shoots. I work hard at the gym and in the pool so I was honored. As far as I know, I’m the only out HIV+ man in that group, so its great once again to show people that HIV is not a death sentence anymore.
What other projects are you working on?
Oh god – so much. I’m doing a movie in January. I have three TV shows in different stages of development – which means nothing until they are on the air. I’ve been doing guest spots on Style’s How Do I Look. I’m promoting my calendar until the end of 2011. I continue to speak all over the country on HIV. Then I finish my book and see where that goes. I do a radio show two times a month called POZIAM and I’m talking to Sirius Radio about do- ing a once a month LGBT health segment. I’m in talks with two different design houses to come on board as a consultant. I’m training with Team New York Aquatics for a big meet this summer in Reykjavik, Iceland. Is that enough? I’m sure there is more but I can’t even keep up with my life. I need a PR/PA intern if anyone in New York PHOTO BY RAY JOHN PILA is interested in a couple hours a week.
Anything else you would like Wire Magazine readers to know?
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DECEMBER - 8 - 21 The holiday season is upon us and Miami venues will be filled with Christmas music as well as various productions of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker. Miami venues continue to offer a year-round schedule of music from classic to rock, electronic to jazz. Upcoming concerts include the Arsht Center’s Jazz Roots series, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, concerts from New World Symphony, and Air Supply. Miami’s live music scene is growing rapidly with several new venues opening. For a bit of holiday cheer, The Miami Gay Men’s Chorus will perform their annual holiday concert, Tales from Toyland. For a martini-flavored anecdote to holiday cheer, check out Zoetic Stage’s production of David Sedaris’ play The Santaland Diaries at the Arsht Center. Theater fans can choose from Broadway fare like Shrek, The Musical at the Arsht Center or a local production from companies like GableStage, New Theatre, and Actors’ Playhouse.
CONCERTS COMEDY
The Arsht Center continues its Jazz Roots series with Down in New A Pair of Nuts Live! an Emmy Orleans on December 9. This one-time-only celebration features some of Award winning Hispanic comedy the Big Easy’s biggest music stars. duo, will bring their humor to the Rock Theater originators, Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings their show stage of Just the Funny Theatre on to the American Airlines Arena on December 9 at 8 p.m. TSO performs December 9 at 8 p.m. with a full orchestra, a massive light show, lasers, and pyrotechnics.
Fans of classical music will not want to miss “From the New World,” a DANCE Cello Concerto conducted by Manfred Honeck with celloist Johannes Moser on December 10 at New World Center. PIONEER WINTER The Nutcracker will be performed FOR DANCE NOW! by a variety of local dance compa- Miami Symphony Orchestra presents Brasil Classical Series conduct- nies. Miami City Ballet will per- Eduardo Marturet ed by at the Arsht Center on December 10 at 8 p.m. SANTA LAND DIARIES form George Balanchine’s The The evening includes three South Florida premieres. Nutcracker at the Arsht Center (De- The Miami Gay Men’s Chorus presents their Holiday Concert: “Tales cember 15-18) and at the Broward from Toyland” at the Colony Theatre on December 16-18. For more Center (December 21-24). Arts Bal- info, visit www.miamigaychorus.org. let Theatre of Florida presents their version of The Nutcracker from De- Air Supply, the Australian soft rock duo, takes the stage at the Magic cember 9-11 at Miami-Dade County City Amphitheatre on December 17 at 8 p.m. Auditorium and December 16-18 at The Parker Playhouse. The Fellows of the New World Symphony present Out of Af- rica , an afternoon performance of chamber music that includes the music GAY MENS CHORUS Dance NOW! presents Miami of Mozart, Brahms, and Bernstein with Mezzo soprano Amanda Open Stage, an evening of dance Crider. December 18 at 2 p.m. SHREK featuring some of the best up-and- Enjoy A Soulful Christmas Concert with Take 6, multiple Grammy-win- coming local choreographers includ- ning a cappella recording stars, performing with the Miami Mass Choir ing Pioneer Winter, Constance & Unity on the Bay Choir at the Arsht Center on December 18 at 4 McIntyre, Christine Beggs, and p.m. Free concert. Sandra Portal-Andreu, at Little Haiti Cultural Center on December 10 at 7 p.m. THEATRE
GableStage, known for its award-winning productions, presents Red, win- ner of a 2010 Tony Award, at GableStage at the Biltmore, held over until EVENTS December 11. On December 16, Big Night Little Haiti fills the Little Haiti Cultural Center Plaza Shrek, The Musical, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film that with a celebration of Haitian culture that includes kreyol jazz and a display of arts started it all, continues at the Arsht Center thru December 11. Shrek, The Musi- and crafts. 6-10 p.m. For more info visit www.bignightlittlehaiti.com. cal brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage with a score of 19 all-new songs. American Masterworks String Festival is a six-day festival of concerts, demon- stration lectures, and master classes features Lara St, John, Kim Kashkashian, The perfect holiday show may be found at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Anastasia Khitruk, and other distinguished visiting musicians at the SoBe Institute Mile with Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol, a new twist on Dickens’ for the Arts from December 5-10. classic, running thru January 1.
The Santaland Diaries, a hilarious holiday rant based on David Se- Visit www.wiredonthearts.com Submissions for Wired on the Arts daris’ New York Times bestseller Holidays on Ice plays at the Arsht Center from December 8-23. to view the contact information for should be sent to: all our Wired on the Arts venues. [email protected]
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There are good movies and there are bad movies – and tective tat will come in handy later.) The inking session that play like staged readings of a CNBC morning show; there are “good bad movies.” is interrupted by the cries of Lea, a young European as Ferguson Kristin Scott Thomas stalks about like a stick woman menaced by a group of massive mercenaries. insect impersonating Tilda Swinton; at one point Freddy “Good bad movies” are films that are so bad they’re Largo fights off the fatties, hops onto a motorbike and demands that Ferguson send him the W Group’s Top good. They’re enjoyable in their wretchedness, delirious- zips away with Lea for an afternoon of torrid sex. Secret Plan for World Domination – by private courier? ly amusing in their lack of logic, their technical and nar- CIA-trained bicycle messenger? Stealth-shielded carrier rative gaucherie. “Good bad movies” have deliciously But Lea is not the altruistic NGO worker she says she pigeon? No, he just wants her to e-mail it. Which she dumb dialogue, all-too-predictable plot twists, and ques- is and soon Largo is drugged and dragged into the lo- does. Sure…That would happen. tionable costume choices. cal prison hellhole, only to be rescued by Freddy, his father’s scar-faced factotum, who shows up with a bundle There’s even a bizarre shout-out to the Bond films in the THE HEIR APPARENT: LARGO WINCH is a “good bad of bribe money. person of Miss Pennywinkle (Like Miss Moneypenny, but movie.” Almost. with a twist! Get it?). A birdlike woman who works for the But nooooo, Largo won’t have it. “I’ll do it my way,” he W Group, Miss Pennywinkle appears only once, caught A little bit Bond and a little bit Bourne, LARGO WINCH barks before shooting, carjacking, and stunting his way sitting on the toilet in the middle of a tense chase scene. is an attempt by a group of European filmmakers to make out of the prison and down a twisting mountain road. In a contemporary, cosmopolitan action thriller with a new- an SUV with no brakes and a huge fuel truck bearing But that’s the way LARGO WINCH is. Stuff…Hap- style action hero at its center. down on him! Largo and Freddy escape the fuel truck (at pens. The film should be a camp comedy caper, a fun the last possible second!) and make their way to Hong way to spend a few hours, but it starts to sag under its “You’re a Winch, Largo!” shouts Nerio Winch (Miki Kong. own weight and by midpoint its hilarious miscues are Manojlovic), addressing his adopted son, Largo (Tomer swamped by repetitive chase scenes, droning exposition, Sisley). Not a “wench,” as in a promiscuous and readily Awaiting them there is Ann Ferguson (Kristin Scott Thom- and phony sentimentality. available hussy (although with the comely Mr. Sisley in as), Nerio’s number two and, from the looks of things, the role, that would have been an interesting direction the winner of the 2010 Anna Wintour Lookalike Con- It’s a measure of Tomer Sisley’s charisma that the hunky, for the film), but a “Winch,” as in son and heir of Nerio, test, Hong Kong and East Asian Division. It is she who rough-hewn star surrenders none of his charm to LARGO President, CEO and Grand High Panjandrum of the W will suck Largo into the maelstrom of global corporate WINCH’s inanity. The son of Eastern European and Ye- Group, one of those sinister, globe-girdling corporations intrigue precipitated by his father’s death. meni parents, Sisley, a comedian and actor, is always that control everything. watchable -- and a compelling argument for mixing up LARGO WINCH tries hard but its makers are so clueless, the gene pool. The W Group is headquartered in Hong Kong, in a diz- so out of touch with the culture they’re trying to emulate, zyingly tall skyscraper that has the look of a vaguely men- that the film is laughable when it isn’t tedious. It’s as if acing sex toy with a helipad on top. It’s within sight of his someone tried to write a rock anthem in the Bruce Spring- THE HEIR APPARENT: LARGO WINCH HQ, on his yacht in the harbor that Nerio Winch meets steen mode but ended up with a Eurovision Song Contest his end, sparking a global search for Largo. entry suitable for one of the smaller Baltic countries. The Opens December 9th at the Coral Gables Art Cinema film is gorgeous; its action sequences are sharp, if pre- 260 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables Adopted in infancy from a squalid Eastern European dictable; and the film’s only surprises are gaffes. Tickets are $11.00 orphanage, Largo is an alienated adventurer. The film www.gablescinema.com catches up with him in a tropical jungle village getting A selection: The corporate machinations that set the story a Tattoo of Invincibility from the local shaman. (The pro- in motion are revealed in a series of boardroom scenes For more information call 786.385.9689
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19 | wire magazine | follow wire on facebook & twitter: visit www.wireweekly.com & click on the icons MILANCITA’S BIRTHDAY BASH @ DISCOTEKKA WIRED ON: MENTAL HEALTH PHOTOS BY JUAN SACO MIRONOFF WAYS TO STOP WORRYING
Worrying is a serious problem for many people. If you have a problem with worry, you may experience some of the following: Feeling nervous about most situations; Feeling restless; Having a difficult time staying focused; Feeling muscle tension; Being irritable or short-tempered; Difficulty sleeping; Symptoms of panic (racing or pounding heart, trembling, sweaty palms, chest pains or heaviness in the chest, light-headedness, and other sensations).
If worry has decreased the quality of your life, you may have an anxiety disorder. You might consider hiring an adequately-trained professional, such as a psychologist, to help you understand the problem and recover from it. Depending on your symptoms, you may have one of the following disorders: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Phobia, Social Phobia, or Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
The most common disorder affecting people who worry is Generalized Anxiety Disor- der. This disorder fills a person’s life with worry, anxiety, and fear. People who suffer from this disorder are always thinking and dwelling on the “what ifs” of a situation. It may feel to them as if there were no way out of the vicious cycle of anxiety and worry. People may become depressed about life and their inability to stop worrying. People who have generalized anxiety usually do not avoid situations, and they don’t generally have panic attacks. They can become incapacitated by an inability to shut the mind off and are overcome with feelings of worry, dread, lack of energy, and a loss of interest in life. The person usually realizes these feelings are irrational, but the feelings are also very real. The person’s mood can change from hour to hour, or even day to day. Feel- ings of anxiety and mood swings become a pattern that severely impacts their quality of life. Those with Generalized Anxiety Disorder often show physical symptoms including headaches, irritability, frustration, trembling, inability to concentrate, and sleep distur- bance. They may also have symptoms of Social Phobia and Panic Disorder.
Fortunately, there are actually many ways to overcome worry. Depending on your specific situation and its causes, you may resolve the problem by trying some of the following suggestions:
(1) Change the way you think to eliminate irrational thoughts and lessen worry. A cognitive therapist can help you learn to think differently, and for many people this process reduces or eliminates excessive worrying. (2) Identify where your fear comes from. By journaling or exploring your thoughts and feelings with a psychologist, you can trace the origins of your anxiety and tendency to worry. Knowing why you worry can help you determine what to do about it. (3) Cultivate relationships with others and make use of your support system. Tell people you trust that you are having a problem with worrying and ask them to support you. (4) Explore your feelings on your own by writing regularly in a journal. (5) Learn relaxation techniques to use when you begin to feel anxious. (6) Listen to relaxing, uplifting music to improve your mood and change your focus to more positive things. (7) Do things you enjoy to lighten your mood and to distract yourself. Do the ‘Lincoln Road’ walk, take a jog on the beach, or go to the movies. (8) Look for new interests to get involved in and learn about. This might help you distract yourself from worrying about other things. Consider joining the Miami- Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (www.gogaymiami.com) and check out the many interesting organizations and activities you can get involved with. (9) Seek professional treatment. Most people who suffer from anxiety disorders begin to feel better relatively quickly once they receive the proper treatment.
Dr. Gregg A. Pizzi, Licensed Psychologist, specializes in the Emotional Health & Well- ness of the GLBT community. An Imago Relationship Therapist and HIV Psychologist Trainer, he can be reached at 1.888.DRPIZZI or www.drpizzi.com
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20 | wire magazine | follow wire on facebook & twitter: visit www.wireweekly.com & click on the icons 21 | wire magazine | follow wire on facebook & twitter: visit www.wireweekly.com & click on the icons THIS WEEK THURSDAY, December 8 SCORE: The Penny Back Boyz host the weekly Friday night party Filthy Gorgeous JOHNNY’S MIAMI: It’s Miami’s hottest Fridays with DJ Mac spinning a true open Latin night. With shows by Teresita la format of music and videos, while Score’s Caliente and Marytrini, you can bet this hottest Go-Go boys work the speaker is going to be one entertaining evening! boxes. Enjoy free cuba libres and Coronas before midnight and an underwear contest at SATURDAY, December 10 1 a.m. 62 NE 14th Street, Downtown Miami. DISCOTEKKA: Downtown Miami’s only gay dance party delivers one hell of a MANOR: Bittersweet Thursdays with shindig every Saturday night, and this live burlesque shows all night and $3 Saturday night you can expect some Budlights, $5 wells, and $2 PBR Tall Boys amazing shows by TP Lords, Athena Dion, all night long. $100 bottle specials will and special guest performers. $150 VIP keep your group hip! 18+ welcome. 2345 special. Sky and Absolut Vodka. Doors Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. open at 11 p.m. 950 NE 2nd Ave.
MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from JOHNNY’S MIAMI: Miami’s only gay 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., followed by a night stripper club features the hottest, most with the ladies, as Pandora Events hosts masculine men in Miami Enjoy fab beats a fabulous nights of gorgeous girls and by DJ Bryan Zero, while Johnny’s dancers great music by DJ Zehno. Located near the work the stage for your viewing pleasure. corner of Lincoln and Michigan. THE MANOR: Celebrate TheThe Manor’sManor’s PALACE: Palace hosts Stiletto Nights with 2-Year Anniversary tonight with DJ MannyManny fierce drag shows by host Missy Meiyakie Lehman and and performances performances by Erika by Norrell. Erika and special diva cast members. Show ThereNorrell. will There also willbe specialalso be revealsspecial throughreveals- starts at 6 p.m. Enjoy weekly drink spe- outthroughout the night! the You night! also won’t You want also to won’t miss cials all night. 1200 Ocean Drive. thewant hot to Latinmiss beatsthe hot in Latin the IVYbeats Lounge. in the IVYNo coverLounge. all Nonight cover long. all night long. SCORE: Enjoy cocktails out on the patio and watch the famous Lincoln Road traffic MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from pass by. Tonight Score hosts the steamiest 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., followed by FLASH Thursday night soiree with fab beats by DJ Saturdays with the hottest music videos Daisy D paired with an incredible crowd and visual entertainment by VJ Chris of delicious partygoers. 727 Lincoln Road. Racine till 3 a.m. with $9 Grey Goose cocktails all night. TWIST: Don’t miss out on a fabulous night at TWIST with seven different bars, DJ PALACE Pride, stiff drinks, and beautiful dancers. : Enjoy a special day of drag And if you’re looking for some hot papis, shows, great food, and stiff cocktails, as DJ Adora will be hosting Sabroso in Bar The Palace Bar hosts Drag Gone Wild 5! “Never a cover... Always a groove.” with Tiffany Fantasia and her gaggle of 1057 Washington Ave. performers! Heels hit the pavement at 6 p.m. sharp! FRIDAY, December 9 PEACE PALOOZA: Event RhythmRhythm JOHNNY’S MIAMI: It’s Frat House Management and Ploppy Palace Fridays at Miami’s only gay stripper club Productions present Peace Palooza to with $4 drinks all night long with a college pay homage to the artists who helped ID. Tonight enjoy sexy beats by DJ Miik. inspire the peace movement of the the 60s 60s and 70s through music, spoken word, THE MANOR: It’s the pre-anniversary dance, live art, and so much more from party tonight with DJ Kidd Madonny and 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. for only $10 at Tobacco DJ Daisy D. $3 drinks till midnight, $5 Road, 626 South Miami Drive, Miami. drinks after. Enjoy live music in the martini 786.223.2554. bar at 9 p.m. 18+ welcome! SCORE: Tonight is Score’s weekly Bigger MOVA: Edison Farrow presents HYPE Saturdays, the largest gay dance party on Fridays tonight at MOVA with DJ Bryan the Beach with beats by international DJ Zero. Enjoy $7 Finlandia and $8 Stoli sensations, and performances by CircX. vodka cocktails all night long. Snag a bot- tle of Finlandia for $100 to party in style. TWIST: Happy Hour 2-4-1 with Tommy and the locals from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on PALACE: Tonight is Drag Madness with everything. Come tonight and enjoy a fierce shows by the hot-n-heavy Latryce full house of hot men and some incred- Royale and her gaggle of guest entertain- ible beats by DJ Mika. “Never a cover... ers! Get ready for the biggest show on Always a groove.” South Beach at 6 p.m. SUNDAY, December 11 TWIST: Don’t miss out on a fabulous night at TWIST. Enjoy seven different bars, ANGLERS: If you are looking to nurse DJ Michael Tank, stiff drinks, beautiful that hangover with some unlimited mimo- dancers, and, of course, the only place sas and bloody Mary’s, look no further where there’s “Never a cover...Always a than 660 at the Anglers. Enjoy great food groove.” and delicious libations in one of the most
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JOHNNY’S MIAMI: It’s time to be a TUESDAY, December 13 WACKY AND ALTOGETHER IRRESISTIBLE.” star, as Johnny’s presents its weekly kara- – Elysa Gardner, USA Today oke party, hosted by DJ Miik at 9 p.m. JOHNNY’S MIAMI: Miami’s only gay with $5 Herradura tequila margaritas all stripper club features the hottest, most night long. Miami’s only gay stripper club masculine men in Miami. Tonight it’s all features the hottest, most masculine men about the hot hip hop beats while DJs in Miami. TPromix and Surreal turnout some of your fave beats. MOVA: It’s time for one of the wild- est parties in SoBe, as Sookie Stacks MOVA: It’s a SINsational Tuesday night at hosts the most scandalous party in South MOVA with their weekly Service Industry Beach, Out-n-Ugly Sundays with DJ Latrice. Night. Enjoy $50 bottles of Finlandia Beginning at 9 p.m. enjoy $3 beers, $4 Vodka, $100 bottles of Grey Goose, Herradura Shots, and $5 Finlandia. No and $6 premium well drinks, while DJ AJ cover. Reddy works the turntables. tickets PALACE: South Beach’s most legendary PALACE: Stop in for Palace’s 2-4-Absolut as low drag brunch will take place from 11 a.m. flavored cocktails till 4 p.m. Better than to 4 p.m. with two seatings: one at 11:30 ever before on Ocean Drive and 12th as $25 am and another at 2 p.m. Enjoy over-the- Street, try it for lunch or a late afternoon top performances by Noel Leon paired snack, or just hang out at the bar with the with a delectable menu. Afterwards, check locals. No matter what you’re in the mood out the sexiest Sunday T Dance in SoBe for, Palace is sure to have it! with local DJs working the turntables. SCORE: It’s Planeta Macho, the hottest SCORE: If you’re looking for a taste of Latin Party in Miami Beach, featuring Caribbean music paired with the best in incredible Latin beats by award winner hip-hop and Latin beats, look no further DJ George Ferrero, Pelu Rivero on drums, than Score tonight. Club Boi presents a amazing shows by Miami’s best female fabulous night of tropical beats from 10 impersonators, and the hottest crowd in p.m. to 5 a.m. town. Don’t miss this party – it’s South Florida’s Best Latin Party! TWIST: 2-4-1 happy hour from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on everything. Afterwards, some TWIST: 2-4-1 Happy Hour from 1 p.m. of the most scandalous drag performers to 9 p.m. on everything. Tonight is Fun will hit the stage upstairs, while DJ Paulie House Tuesday with DJ Daisy D working works it out on the main dance floor. the turntables on the main dance floor. $5 Jumbo Blue Long Island Ice Teas all night At TWIST: “Never a cover...Always a long. Never a cover… Always a groove. groove. WEDNESDAY, December 14 MONDAY, December 12 THE MANOR: It’s Wine Down JOHNNY’S MIAMI: Stop by for Drag Wednesdays with half priced bottles of On with TP Lords, Daisy D, and DJ Rob wine and incredible music by Rick and Sky. Drags drink for free till midnight. $3 Jonathan, 8 to 11 p.m. drinks all night long! MOVA: Stop by for MOVA’s weekly MOVA: Get ready to be a star at College Night Wednesdays, hosted by MOVA’s weekly karaoke party with VJ AJ the Penny Back Boyz and Sookie Stacks. Reddy. Enjoy half priced drinks all night DJ Daisy D will be working the turntables, long and $5 glasses of wine. while you enjoy $4 Finlandia & $8 Stoli cocktails all night long. PALACE: Stop in for Palace’s 2-4-1 Absolut flavored cocktails all day, while PALACE: It’s Elite Wednesdays with live Now thru December 11 enjoying the amazing view of Ocean performances and shows by Noel Leon. Drive, and don’t forget to enjoy a snack or Enjoy great menu items, while taking in two while taking in the scenery. one of the best shows in South Florida. For tickets: arshtcenter.org or 305-949-6722 SCORE: Swing by for one of the best SCORE: Come and spend a pleasant eve- happy hours in Miami Beach where all ning on one of Score’s outdoor couches as Groups: (10+) 786-468-2326 or 954-626-7814 drinks are 1/2 price, followed by Video they host Martini Madness Night. A half Freak where you can request your favorite price Happy Hour runs till 9 p.m. music videos and enjoy $5 vodka cock- tails, $7 martinis and $3 beers. No cover. TWIST: It’s time to hit the stage as Sean Brady hosts the Sean Brady Show. TWIST: Happy Hour 2-4-1 drinks ‘till 9 Karaoke and tons of entertainment all p.m. Then it’s “I’m A Local” night, with night long. After getting your jam on, head $3 drinks for anyone with TWIST’s “I’m over to the main dance floor to snag some A Local” I.D. all night long. Join Nathan beats from DJ Maximus 3000. Happy in the Frolic Lounge for his signature mix Hour from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with 2-4-1 of pop and the top 20. Also check out the on everything. “Never a cover...Always fabulous men of Gaiety in the Bungalow a groove.”
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