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irst let me congratulate our friends from Score on their upcoming 14th anniversary. Rafa Carvajal This year Billy and Luis have decided to take Publisher/Editor in Chief things up a notch by throwing a big anniversary celebration this Saturday, August 18. Our cover Associate Publisher story on page 8 provides you all the details. Jesse Spencer

Score's 14th Anniversary Extravaganza in- Associate Editor cludes a Mega Block Party from 5 p.m. to 12 Antwyone Ingram a.m. on Lincoln Lane with free admission and $5 Absolut drink specials, followed by the Anni- Design & Production Director versary Celebration inside Score from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. You will receive $10 reduced admis- Jose Gonzalez sion with your block party wristband from the $15 regular admission. There will also be drink Senior Writer specials from several well known sponsored James Cubby brands. Elaine Lancaster will be the hostess with the mostess, and entertainment will include Columnists House - Pop band Missing Molly, DJ Willy G, Alfredo Barrios celebrity DJ/producer Tracy Young, and Gram- Alyn Darnay my Award nominee DJ Abel Aguilera. Dane Steele Green Ken Hunt Score has become an iconic location on Lin- Dr. Gregg A Pizzi coln Road that has hosted some of the most Michael Sasser famous DJs and recording artists in the world. Kevin Wynn Lady Gaga and Gloria Estefan have performed at Score, as have many world-renowned DJs. Writers Score continues to provide first class entertain- Neil Andrew Frias ment and productions that keep partygoers coming back from more many nights of the week. So stop by this weekend and show your Staff Photographer appreciation for the hard working team and staff of Score by celebrating 14 successful Henry Perez years on Lincoln Road with them.

You may have noticed recently that we have been working on improving Wire Magazine Official Photography Studio by making our editorial more visually appealing with better design and larger photos for Image1stmiami.com your viewing pleasure. We have also introduced some new sections and will continue to do so in the coming weeks. Photographers Javi Giovanni This week we are introducing a completely new Going Out calendar of events now di- Luis Santiago vided into Nightlife & Entertainment; Arts, Culture & Film; Dining; Community; and Other Dale Stine Events. We want our readers to have a comprehensive location they can browse through every week to choose from a broad range of parties, events, and activities to enjoy. You Local Advertising will notice that Going Out will grow as we add more listings in the different sections, and [email protected] we hope that you will have plenty of fun alternatives to choose from, regardless of your personal interests. National Advertising Rep. Rivendell Media | 212.242.6863 Finally, I also want to let our readers and advertisers know that we are currently working on two special issues that will be published in the coming weeks. Our special Summer Dining Editorial Submissions Issue will give you tons of alternatives to choose from if you are a foodie or enjoy going [email protected] out to dinner. The special Nightlife & Entertainment Issue will provide you with a comprehensive overview of all the places that you can go out to if you want to enjoy a fabulous Contact Information nightlife experience in South Florida. You may know some of the venues and frequent them Tel: 305.520.WIRE | Fax: 786.272.0123 often, others you may have never heard about and will be interested in checking out, and Email: [email protected] others you may have forgotten and will decide to check out once again. 1541 Brickell Avenue, #2004, Miami, FL 33129 We sure hope that you will find our new Going Out calendar of events and the Summer Dining and Nightlife & Entertainment special issues of value when planning to have fun! Wire Magazine is published, produced, and owned by Wire Media Group L.L.C. All Rights Reserved Rafa Distributed in Miami, The Beaches, and Fort Lauderdale

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BY KEN HUNT

The end of summer is almost here and the fall will be fast approaching. Summer is usually the time of traveling, spending long days enjoying friends and family, and sometimes, not really paying attention to our eating habits. So, I thought I’d give you a jump-start on wrapping up your summer and give you some healthy eating tips to get ready for fall to drop those few pounds that might have crept on when the sun was shining.

Tip #1: Eat breakfast. A quick and protein-filled breakfast can start raring your metabolism for the rest of the day. Got 5 minutes? Cook up an egg with some lean ham and put it on a whole wheat wrap. This wrap is completely portable! If cook- ing is just not going to happen, then a smoothie is the very best thing to do. Blend yogurt, fresh fruit and a little ice, and you’re good to go. You can also take out the yogurt and replace it with a tablespoon of natural peanut butter.

Tip #2: Enjoy what the end of summer has to offer. There are 2 really great and incredible nutritious foods in season right now: berries and tomatoes. Eating food at its peak is both economically smart and ensuring that you will have the very best tasting produce. There are endless healthy recipes that utilize berries and tomatoes. Here is one I love: Quick Cucumber and Tomato Salad. Dice 1 large cucumber into 1 inch cubes, dice 2 large tomatoes into 1 inch cubes, chop ¼ of 1 medium red onion, place together in a large bowl. Vinaigrette: 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of champagne vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Whisk together, and drizzle over veggies. You can enjoy this alone or on top of a bed of mixed baby greens.

Tip # 3: You don't need to keep your summer workout schedule. One of the things I hear from gym members is their schedule doesn't permit them to go to the gym as much, so they abandon any and all workouts until the following summer. Instead of stopping all together, set a realistic schedule for your fall workouts. Although it may not be as often or as long as your previous schedule, it's important to maintain some form of workout. By simply maintaining, you can guarantee fewer pounds gained over the course of a few months.

Tip #4: Walk, walk, walk! Can't make it to the gym? Now that summer is over, the weather in most parts of the country becomes ideal for walking. Walking one hour can burn anywhere from 150 to 450 calories, depending on your size and how fast you walk. Over the course of just a few months, those calories add up! If possible, I suggest you bring an iPod or a radio headset.

Tip #5: Join a class. Joining a class at your gym is a great way to not only get Model: Jose Baptista Phillips Photographer: West yourself out of the house and working out but many times you'll meet others who are motivated to workout. This is good because often times agreeing to meet at class will increase your odds of getting you in the class.

By following these simple guidelines, you can assure yourself of not only a healthier body but a healthier attitude as well.

Downtown’s only gay dance party delivered one of the most anticipated parties of the year as Water- works 6.0 hit the club. Partygoers got soaking wet with the most outrageous foam party in Miami.

BY DANE STEELE GREEN

ocated on the sunny Bay of Banderas on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, most of Puerto Vallarta’s modern history has been that of a premier resort... and more. The city has been off and running ever since it was put on the map in the 1960s as the setting for Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and their notorious extramarital affair during the filming ofNight of the Iguana.

Why break with tradition?

This November, from the 21st to 25th — the week of Thanksgiving, so you know you’ll have some vacation time on hand — the city hosts Vallarta Fever, five fun-filled days of fun-filled gays and who knows how many affairs. The action is spread out over the city, its hotels, and its beaches for the week; this is by no means an event contained to a few dark corners. Puerto Vallarta is a big place, but the hard and fast rule of where to seen and be seen depends on the sun: if it’s up, the action is sure to be at the gay stretch of sand, the famous Lido Beach. If the moon is up, time to head to Club Ma- ñana, Club Papi, and Freedom, each fueled by a veritable who’s-who of international power-DJs: Hector Fonseca, Tony Moran, Brett Henrichsen and Mexico’s own Cristian Leyva are all on tap to shake Puerto Vallarta down to its foundations.

Highlights? That’s a tough one; this fiesta effectively puts Puerto Vallarta on the world party-circuit. However, in a bit of rare foresight, planners thought ahead and evenly- spaced each event throughout the week with very little overlap. Night owls addicted to unabated acoustic shockwaves should set their sights on Friday the 23rd when Tony Moran pounds out the dance tracks at Club Mañana at the Fever’s Latin take on the White Party (properly-hued dress required) and also Saturday the 24th, which is when Hector Fonseca, the official remixer of Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Beyoncé, blasts off at the 10 p.m. - 6 a.m. Latin Fever Party, officially “the” party of the week. Alternatively, sun-worshippers should head off to the two noontime beach parties at Lido Beach on the 23rd and 24th. It all wraps up on the 25th with the Adios Vallarta! Closing Party with a “special guest DJ” that will not be revealed until the actual day arrives. Coy, but you gotta dig the suspense, provided you’re still standing after a week of non-stop lip-smacking Latin love.

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t’s not easy for a gay bar to build the kind of legendary reputation that Score has. It takes time, persistence, creativity and the right kind of talent. Since the iconic club opened its doors in the late 90’s it’s been remodeled, re-vamped and hosted some of the most famous DJs and recording acts in the world. When they’re not busy overseeing Score’s daily operations, Score owners Billy Kemp and Luis Morera are constantly on the lookout for new talent to wow their guests with. Their stage has welcomed world-famous recording artists like Gloria Estefan and Lady Gaga and their dance floors have been turned out time and time again by world-renowned DJs like Abel, Danny Tenaglia, Manny Lehman, and Alyson Calagna, just to name a few. It was Score that made Lincoln Road the destination for tricks and treats and one of South Beach’s most popular attractions during the bar’s annual Hal- loween bash. And every year while the rest of us are still trying to decide which tank top we’re going to peel off at the next White, Winter or Pride Party, Score is putting the finishing touches on their biggest event of the weekend. But they don’t just wait for holidays or a circuit weekend to throw a party. Whether it’s a tribute to Tribal, a divine homage to our Divas or something to please the size queen in all of us, Score serves it up right EVERY weekend. I myself have been lucky enough to be a part of the Score family as a former resident and special guest DJ and it’s been one of the highlights of my career. Not only did I get to work with some of the sexiest boys and girls in the biz, but I got to meet some of the DJs that have inspired me ever since the first time I set foot on their dance floor.

Image Credit: Dale Stine I can still remember the excitement I felt the night of Score’s grand opening. The former Kremlin space (remember that?) had closed down and was under renovations for months. We were all dying to see what the new neighbors were going to bring to the local gay nightlife. Once my friends and I made it through the endless line and were finally inside, we knew we were someplace special. While most other clubs at the time were dark spaces with just a couple of bars and a dance floor; Score exploded with pops of color, high-tech lighting, artistic design and a very well-hung gold statue welcoming all the boys and girls to South Beach’s new playground. Over the years, the space has seen its share of facelifts to keep things fresh and keep up with changing times. The Billy Kemp and Luis Morera dance floor has been widened, bathrooms and spaces remodeled, bars have been relocated (two or three times), a performance stage was built (and moved), a video wall installed and that infamous gold statue is no longer “hung” in the rafters. While Score has also had its fair share of stumbles on the way, it has still managed to keep its doors open and serve up one of the best gay experiences to locals and tourists alike.

As the countdown to Score’s big 14 draws closer, excitement over the festivities has been building for both the staff and the community. How will Score top last year’s over-the-top celebration? Who will be there? What kind of surprises will we see? To get those answers I went right to Billy and Luis, the guys who made Score what it is today and have spent the last few months planning an anniversary party we’ll never forget.

Score has been an institution since the first day it opened its doors. How are you feeling right now just days away from your 14th anniversary? We are excited, but, we are also anxious to get the party started. We put a lot of hard work and money into THE REAL HOSTESS: this event. We really wanted to do something different with this anniversary party. Things are changing in the entertainment industry and we wanted to offer more to our loyal customers with this event. ELAINE What's the new direction of Score? Score will continue to provide locals and tourists with an exciting place to socialize and dance. We will also continue to bring top of the line entertainment (world renowned deejays and fresh themes), as well as supporting LANCASTER non-profit and community organizations and providing a showcase space where up-and-coming talent can be seen. Notorious for being one of the most sought after hostess in the world, Elaine has welcomed and en- Our readers love your Score Productions events. Can you update us on the development of Score Productions and any new parties we can look forward to? tertained guests at clubs, benefits, and all kinds The knowledge of nightlife acquired through Score allowed us to create what we call Score Productions – with of special events including Gay Pride at the Roxy, the intention of keeping Miami's nightlife exciting by bringing new themes, events, and big productions in large scale clubs. We created a party called URGE, which is a musically driven party that happens on special The Elton John Dance for Life Ballet, Code Blue's weekends and holidays. We have also been involved with international productions such as MATINEÉ, CIRCUIT New Year's Eve Party in Atlanta, 'An Evening with Festival and Brazil's E*JOY. We are happy to announce our next three URGE parties that will happened on: a) Sunday, September 2nd (Labor Day weekend) with Grammy Award winning DJ/producer Peter Rauhofer, b) the Stars' Auction and Show in Dallas, The Aspen Friday, November 23 (White Party weekend) with Israeli sensation DJ Aaron and Grammy Award nominee DJ Gay & Lesbian Ski Week and White Party Week Abel, and Sunday, December 30 (New Year's weekend) – performances to be announced! both in South Beach and Palm Springs. Constantly Tell us what you’ve got planned for the big 14? A lot of us remember how much fun the Lincoln Lane tea dances were in the 90's. So we thought it would be a lot of fun to hit the streets again and create new memories. We are closing Lincoln Lane and barricading an area for the party. We have a huge LED stage, truss system for the lights and the fab- ric to cover portions of the dance floor to help people keep cool.

Who do you have lined up as your entertainment? in demand, Elaine travels from city to city working Two of Miami's favorite DJs, Tracy Young and Abel. Elaine Lancaster, being the Diva that she is, will host the with famous names like Pamela Anderson, RuPaul, party. She is going to be appearing on The Real Housewives of Miami again for the 2nd season. Missing Molly, a great house band from Blue Martini, will be performing fun top 40 hits; they are a lot of fun. And of course, Kevin Aviance, Lady Bunny and dozens of other ce- we’ll have beautiful go-go boys and girls in sexy outfits. lebs. She’s made cameo appearances in TV and films There’s no better way to celebrate a legendary club than with legendary DJs. What kind of and will be making her latest small-screen appear- surprises will Abel and Tracy have up their sleeves for us? ance in the second season of The Real Housewives Tracy just moved back to Miami so this will be her unofficial welcome home event. She's really happy to be back so I'm sure her set is going to be amazing. As for Abel, he always surprises us. He is a big part of the Score of Miami. Score is thrilled to have the Diva Lancaster family, so I'm sure he will come up with something. He will be doing a special set for the block party, but he will hosting their special anniversary! primarily be playing for the after party inside of Score.

All this production sounds amazing and expensive. Will there be a huge cover? ABEL AGUILERA We feel blessed to be part of the community and to be a success- Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Miami, Abel Aguilera ful business on Lincoln Road. This particular event is definitely has always had a passion for house music. When South expensive to pull off and we have had some challenges, but we are used to heavy production costs with our special events. As a Beach became the epicenter of the U.S. circuit scene, Abel way of saying "Thank You" there is no cover for the block party. reigned supreme as Paragon’s Saturday night Resident DJ. We are hoping that everyone appreciates what we are doing Partiers reveled at Abel’s explosive blend of heavy tribal and we hope this is just one of many more events to come. We beats, diva anthems, and retooled classics. With his new sta- are already thinking about our 15 year anniversary! tus, Abel received headlining offers from clubs and parties Anything else you would like to share with Wire Mag- all around the world. By 2001, Abel had solidified his posi- azine's readers? tion among the elite after-hour DJs. His name is synonymous We really appreciate your continued support over the years. We with two of the circuit’s biggest parties – Gay Disney and are also very grateful to all the people who work for us, including New York City’s Alegria – and, along with Chicago-based our bartenders, hosts, entertainers, deejays, and everyone else DJ Ralphie Rosario, created the award winning production on the Score team. and remixing team, Rosabel. Abel’s close relationship with Score has produced many exclusive events featuring regular appearances by legendary mixmaster.

SCORE’S 14TH ANNIVERSARY EXTRAVAGANZA! Image Credit: Dale Stine SATURDAY, AUGUST 18TH MEGA BLOCK PARTY 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. (on Lincoln Lane behind Score) Admission is free $5 Absolut drinks (5 p.m. - 7 p.m.)

DJs and entertainment by House - Pop band Missing Molly,

DJ Willy G, celebrity DJ/producer Tracy Young, and Grammy Image Credit: Mike Ruiz Award nominee Abel Aguilera ANNIVERSARYCELEBRATION 11 p.m. - 5 a.m. $15 regular admission TRACY YOUNG $10 admission with block party wristband Over the last two decades Tracy Young has taken her irresistible passion for dance music from the Drink specials by sponsor brands Absolut, Malibu, Chivas Re- underground to the mainstream, going from clubland fame to mainstream celebrity in the process. gal, Avion Tequila, and Budweiser Even during her early years, Young’s musical prowess made people take notice. It wasn’t long before she translated her work at Interscope Records to a thriving career in the DJ booth that Hosted by Elaine Lancaster (The Real Housewives of Miami) allowed her to bring her one-of-a-kind mix of funk, hip-hop and old-school blend of beats to the Featuring live sets by masses. Score’s 14th Anniversary party is Tracy’s first local event since her recent move back to DJs Abel Aguilera & Tracy Young and a surprise performance the sizzling sand of South Beach. Lincoln Lane will never be the same!

Directed by: Friday Night Fun Lauren Greenfield @ TWIST Cast: photos by Henry Perez, Wire Magazine Virginia Nebab David Siegel Guests enjoyed a fabulous night at TWIST with deli- Jackie Siegel cious beats by DJ Scott Mann and a crowd that was sure to please. Seven different bars, stiff drinks, beautiful dancers, and, of course, the only place where there’s “Never a cover...Always a groove.”

avid and Jackie Siegel, the billion- ruptcy. Thousands of employees are laid aire couple at the center of Lauren off and David spends all his time on the Greenfield’s documentary Queen of telephone, looking for money. Versailles, are epically, encyclopedically vulgar. If Diego Rivera was still around Queen of Versailles is never quite the and needed a subject for a scabrous mu- orgy of schadenfreude most Ninety-Nine ral depicting the operatic excess of Amer- Percenters might wish for. The Siegel’s ex- ica’s Top One Percent, the Siegels would cesses and follies provoke jaw-dropping be an excellent choice. laughs and teeth-gnashing anger in the first part of the film. Later, when times turn Rivera would paint a caricature. Green- bad, Greenfield has shown us enough of field’s portrait is more nuanced. these people that one can almost feel em- pathy for them. David Siegel’s depressive Queen of Versailles happens upon the slide into financial jeopardy is startling; if Siegels at the peak of the recent real es- he were to turn up dangling from a rope tate boom, as Westgate Resorts, David’s it wouldn’t be a surprise. timeshare empire opens a shimmering new outpost in Las Vegas, where Ameri- Jackie is another story. She’s remarkably ca’s id goes to play. At home in Orlando, unguarded, in one scene brightly noting Jackie shops, tans, entertains squadrons of beauty queens (she’s a former model that she would never have had eight kids and Mrs. Florida herself) and enthuses if she couldn’t hire nannies to care for over the construction of her new home, them. Jackie’s All-American melding of Versailles, a ninety-thousand-square-foot optimism and denial, of candor and com- dream palace, the biggest house in Amer- passion and compulsive consumerism, ica, a shambling, not yet half-built hulk. makes her a compelling character.

Then comes the crash of September 2008 And a hilarious one. Jackie renting a car, and as the cheap, easy money that has Jackie shopping for Christmas, Jackie fueled David’s business vanishes, the pulling up to a McDonald’s drive-through Siegel’s fortunes contract dramatically. in a block-long stretch limo: It’s great stuff. They put Versailles, or more accurately, And Queen of Versailles is very, very the shell of Versailles, on the market. It good. does not sell. The new tower in Las Vegas TO VIEW ADDITIONAL PHOTOS FROM THIS & OTHER EVENTS VISIT: threatens to drag Westgate into bank- Think of it as reality TV, with depth. WWW.WIREWEEKLY.COM

SPICE IT UP WITH SOME CUBAN ON OCEAN

Images Credit: Larios on the Beach

his year's crop of Miami Spice menus is as diverse as the list of restaurants themselves. Foodies rejoice! There is a lot to choose from the yearly Miami Spice program that brings you prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner at some of the best restaurants in town. This year you can choose between “luxury dining” ($23 for lunch and $39 for dinner) and “fine dining” ($19 for lunch and $33 for dinner). However, a word of caution, just because a restaurant is well-known for its delicious food, it does not mean that you should run out and eat their Miami Spice menu.

A couple of my favorite restaurants in town have actually put forth some very disappointing menu alternatives for Miami Spice that are not even worth trying. My recommendation is to visit the Miami Spice website (www.ilovemiamispice.com) to look at the menus for each restaurant for either lunch or dinner. You may end up going to eat at restaurants you did not know about and pass on dining at some top restaurants because their Miami Spice menu leaves a lot to be desired.

tizer Combo: Croqueta, papa rellena and masitas de puerco (ham croquettes, stuffed potatoes and pork chunks).

For your entrée your choices include Zarzu- ela de Mariscos: Lobster, shrimp, scallops, calamari, fish, baby clams and mussels in a homemade Cuban criolla sauce, served with fried sweet plantains; Cuban Churras- co: 10 oz. Tenderized skirt steak grilled to perfection and served with chimi-churri sauce; or Tour of Cuba: A trio of Larios' I love classic Cuban food and a lively dining experience, so this past Friday I decided to venture out and spice it up with some real Cuban food right on Ocean Drive at Larios on signature dishes composed of vaca frita de the Beach – of Gloria and Emilio Estefan's fame. Larios' Miami Spice dinner menu ($33) pollo, lechon asado and ropa vieja. With offers some appetizing choices, and I had the best flan I have ever tasted in my life. This the Cuban Churrasco and the Tour of Cuba flan reminded me of the best homemade flan my mom used to make for special occasions you get a choice of two sides from these by adding condensed milk to the mix when preparing it. It was also great fun to eat outside alternatives: arroz blanco (white rice) or on Ocean Drive and people watch. Plus we lucked out because the weather on Friday was brown rice and black beans, moros (black in the mid seventies with an amazing breeze coming from the ocean that made it seem beans and rice-mixed), maduros (fried that summer had ended. sweet plantains), or tostones (fried green plantains). If that wasn't enough food, for Here is what you can look forward to for your Miami Spice dinner at Larios. You have dessert you can have Natilla (cuban style a choice of their “world famous Mojito” or a glass of their Red Sangria to wet your ap- sweetened vanilla pudding); Arroz con petite. For the first course appetizer you can choose between: a) Tostones Rellenos: Trio of Leche (traditional Cuban style rice pud- plantain cups stuffed with shredded beef, Cuban criolla minced beef and shrimp Cuban ding); or Flan de Leche (traditional Cuban criolla; Flight of Ceviches: A selection of seasonal fresh seafood ceviches; or Cuban Appe- style custard topped with caramel).

Larios on the Beach, 820 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139.

HYDRATE YOURSELF

Sunday T Dance @ Palace photos by Henry Perez, Wire Magazine

Palace divas pack a punch every Sunday at the Palace Brunchic and T Dance with the most outrageous shows. Don’t miss the hottest spot on the ocean, with the sexiest people in town every Sunday on Ocean Drive.

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NIGHTLIFE with beats by DJs Daisy D & AJ Reddy. geous Fridays, with sounds by internation- SCORE: Karaoke night! Doors open at 9 Half price drinks from 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. al DJ Willy G. P!NK single release party p.m. Upstairs, HIP SUNDAYS, in associa- & ENTERTAINMENT No cover! 727 Lincoln Road. for “Blow Me (One Last Kiss).” tion with Club Boi 2.0, featuring hip-hop, house, and R&B beats by DJs Gavin T & THURSDAY AUGUST 16 TWIST: Seven different bars, DJ Sushi- TWIST: Free Happy Hour BBQ at 6 p.m. Diaz from 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. man, stiff drinks, and beautiful dancers. Beats by DJ Scott Mann. Enjoy seven dif- EROS LOUNGE: Latin Fuego Thursday DJ Adora hosts Sabroso in Bar 5! 2-4-1 ferent bars, stiff drinks, & beautiful danc- TWIST: 2-4-1 happy hour from 1 - 9 p.m. nights hosted by Teresita La Caliente. Special on everything till 2 a.m. “Never ers. “Never a cover... Always a groove.” & the free BBQ at 6 p.m. Afterwards, Shows at 11p.m. Free parking and $6 a cover... Always a groove.”1057 Wash- Pussila’s amateur strip contest. Upstairs DJ Cuba Libres all night long. 8201 Biscayne ington Ave. SATURDAY AUGUST 18 Paulie will be working it out on the main Blvd. dance floor. “Never a cover...Always a FRIDAY AUGUST 17 HARD ROCK LIVE: Grammy Award- groove.” MOVA: Happy hour 3 - 9 p.m. Vanity nominated Mexican pop singer Christian Girl Thursdays gives you gorgeous girls & MOVA: Edison Farrow’s HYPE Fridays. Castro comes performs at 8 p.m. MONDAY AUGUST 20 great music by DJ Zehno, $4 Miller Lites, Beats by DJ Bryan Zero. $7 Finlandia $6 Finlandia cocktails, and a free Miller drink specials all night. No cover. “Where DISCOTEKKA: Special Guest DJ There- HARD ROCK LIVE: Dennis DeYoung pe- Lite when you buy the shot of the week. the men go out in South Beach on Friday sa. Doors open at 11 p.m. 950 NE 2nd forms the music of STYX at 8 p.m. 1625 Michigan Ave. nights!” Ave. KILL YOUR IDOL: Dustin Reffca presents PALACE: Stiletto Nights with fierce drag PALACE: Drag Madness with fierce MOVA: Happy Hour 3 - 9 p.m., followed Gliter Box Mondays - South Beach’s hot- shows by host Missy Meiyakie and spe- shows by some of South Beach’s most by FLASH Saturdays with the hottest mu- test Monday night party with sparkling cial diva cast members. Show at 6 p.m. spectacular drag performers! Show starts sic videos and visual entertainment by VJ guest appearances, DJs Smeejay, FR8-O Weekly drink specials all night. 1200 at 6 p.m. Chris Racine till 3 a.m. $9 Grey Goose & Maximus 3000. $1 PBR, Beer, $2 Jell- Ocean Drive. cocktails all night. O shots & $4 vodka all night! 222 Espa- SCORE: Penny Back Boyz host one of the ñola Way. SCORE: Score hosts Pop Fever Thursdays hottest parties in South Beach, Filthy Gor- PALACE: “Drags Gone Wild” with performances by Tiffany Fantasia and cast! Sounds by DJ Hans at 4 p.m. MOVA: Weekly SHOUT karaoke party with VJ AJ Reddy. Half priced drinks all SCORE: 14th14th AnniAnni- - night long and $5 glasses of wine. versary CelebrationExtravagan - Blockza. Block Party Party featuring 5 p.m. PALACE: Palace Drag Race hosted by the DJ– 12Tracy a.m. Young Anniver & DJ - audacious Missy Meyakie LePaige with Abel.sary Celebration. (5 p.m. – 1211 appearances by RuPaul’s Drag Race Sea- a.m.)p.m. – 5 a.m.Afterwards Featur - son 4 contestant, Latrice Royale! Absolut continueing DJs Tracythe Youngparty open bar from 7-8 p.m. Divas in drag re- insideand Abel Score Aguilera. all night ceive $4 Absolut cocktails all night long!

TWIST: Happy Hour 2-4-1 with Tommy SCORE: Happy hour with all drinks half and the locals from 1 - 9 p.m. on every- price, followed by Video Freak where you thing. MUSCLE BOY Saturdays. Incred- can request your favorite music videos ible beats by DJ Mika. “Never a cover... and enjoy $5 vodka cocktails, $7 marti- Always a groove.” nis and $3 beers. No cover. SUNDAY AUGUST 19 TWIST: Happy Hour 2-4-1 drinks till 9 MOVA: Sucia Sundays with DJ Russ C, p.m. Then it’s Arrasando hosted by Mar- and sexy go-go dancers. Open bar from co Perez & Nicholas Torres with beats by 9 - 10 p.m. $3 Threesome Shots, $4 Mill- house diva Justice Divine. Join Nathan in er Lites, $5 Red Headed Slut Shots and the Frolic Lounge for signature mix of Pop Herradura, and $6 Finlandia. No cover. and Top 20 & DJ Bryan Zero’s fab beats on the main dance floor. PALACE: South Beach’s most legendary drag brunch. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. with two TUESDAY AUGUST 21 seatings: 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Perfor- mances by Noel Leon. Afterwards, check MOVA: S.I.N. Tuesdays. Service Industry out the Sunday T-Dance with local DJs. Night with music by DJ AJ Reddy. $7 Stoli

Island Iced Teas all night long. “Never a Finlandia cocktails and five Miller Lites for cover. Always a groove.” only $15 all night long.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 22 PALACE: Elite Nights with live music and hilarious comedy presented by the HARD ROCK LIVE: Athens GA-based one and only Noel Leon. Complimentary American rock band B-52’s performs at Drinks from 8 - 9 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. 8 p.m. SCORE: Martini Madness Night. A half- price Happy Hour runs till 9 p.m.

TWIST: Sean Brady hosts the Sean Brady Show. Karaoke and tons of entertainment all night long. TP Lords and DJ Felix on the main dance floor. 2-4-1 Happy Hour from 1 - 9 p.m. on everything. “Never a cocktails, $50 Finlandia and $100 Stoli in Party in Miami Beach, featuring Latin cover...Always a groove.” bottle specials. beats by award winner DJ George Fer- rero. Amazing shows by Miami’s best fe- ARTS, CULTURE PALACE: “Dine With the Stars” featuring male impersonators. Dancers on the 2nd EROS LOUNGE: Eros Idol Karaoke at 8 a full roster of impersonators and show- level hosted by Teresita La Caliente. p.m. Happy Hour 4 - 9 p.m. with $5 Long & FILM stopping performances. Special guest Island Iced Tea all night long. hosts and performances every week, with TWIST: 2-4-1 Happy Hour from 1 - 9 p.m. THE DONKEY SHOW: The celebrated dinner specials starting at $19.95. on everything. TWIST presents Keeping It MOVA: weekly College Night Wednes- smash hit, recreates a disco-era nightclub Real Fun With Daisy D. Get ready for ri- days, hosted by the Penny Back Boyz. DJ on the stage of the Arsht Center thru Au- SCORE: Planeta Macho, the hottest Lat- diculous beats and $5 Jumbo Blue Long Daisy D will be working the turntables, $5 gust 18. Thursday nights are drag nights.

17 | wire magazine | issue #33, 2012 | www.wireweekly.com | facebook | twitter TOP TRAX BY DJ FR8-0 GOING OUT (CONT.) t used to be that a “Hits” album was once the kiss–of-death for a recording artist--a sad, final at- “KIMSOOJA: A NEEDLE WOMAN:” tempt at reviving a career that had lingered way An exhibit that raises the question of past its shelf-life. I mean seriously, how many hits did A Flock of Seagulls or Soft Cell really have? whether the individual can maintain a But as with every other aspect of the music industry, sense of self in this increasingly global- things have evolved. What was once a four-letter ized world. At the Miami Art Museum thru word has become a retrospect of achievements from August 26. recording artists who’ve managed to keep our attention for at least a decade. Some even throw in a THIS AND THAT: UNCONVENTION- couple of new tracks for the fan who has everything. AL SELECTIONS FROM THE PERMA- NENT COLLECTION: Taking unconven- Unlike other artists who made it past the 10+ mile- tional art to a new level in an attempt to stone, Jennifer Lopez took the scenic route to becom- challenge visitors’ perceptions of art and ing the pop icon she is today. The Fly Girl from the Bronx got her start in the early ‘90s as a hip-hop beauty. At the Frost Art Museum until Oc- dancer on the hit show In Living Color, eventually tober 26. busting some moves as a back-up dancer for Janet Jackson. But fading into the background was never DESIGN FOR A LIVING WORLD: An Jenny’s style. Without hesitation she set her sights exhibition that includes works from design- on an acting career, which turned out to be a smart ers like Isaac Mizrahi and Kate Spade, at move. Her first leading role in the bio flickSelena Coral Gables Museum thru October 26. (1997) put her in the International spotlight and earned her an ALMA Award for Outstanding Ac- tress, plus a Golden Globe nomination. More leading roles and a second ALMA Award quickly made her the highest-paid Latin actress in Hollywood. But that still wasn’t enough for the Puerto Rican princess.

In 1999, with her movie career at an all-time high, J-Lo took a huge risk releasing her debut album On the 6. The anticipation was brutal as the world wait- ed anxiously to hear the sound of Jennifer’s career derailing uncontrollably and smashing into an un- identifiable pile of regret. Much to our surprise, she wasn’t bad. Her debut single “If You Had My Love” became an international hit, taking the top spot in five countries and placing in the top 10 in twelve 660 AT THE ANGLER'S : Great food others. The next ten years became a non-stop drama and delicious libations in one of the most for Jennifer featuring disappointing albums, multiple beautiful boutique resorts Miami Beach failed marriages and tons of negative press. Just has to offer. Special brunch menu every when we thought we’d heard the last of J-Lo, she an- Saturday & Sunday. 660 Washington nounced her decision to be an American Idol judge GRAPHIC INTERVENTION: 25 Ave. and everything changed. YEARS OF INTERNATIONAL AIDS AWARENESS POSTERS 1985-2010: COMMUNITY Jennifer Lopez became a household name (again). Exploring the role of the poster in efforts to She scrapped the album she’d been working on, prevent HIV/AIDS, continues at the Wolf- revamped her style to fit the club vibe that had taken MIAMI-DADE GAY & LESBIAN over pop music and teamed up with Mr. Worldwide sonian – FIU Museum thru September 2. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CEL- himself, (deep breaths, grrls) Pitbull for her come- EBRATES PRIDELINES PEARL ANNI- back track “On the Floor”. The collaboration was 1ST ANNUAL MIAMI HARD ROCK VERSARY on August 18 (7 -10:30 p.m.) another wise move as it did get us all on the floor CAFE MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL: August Dress Code: Tropical Extravaganza with and put J-Lo on top once again. 18 (2:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.) your finest pearls. Dance Again…The Hits really is a walk down memory lane for J-Lovers who’ve followed the di-

DINING WINTER PARTY FESTIVAL – the hottest vorced (again) diva from the beginning. Although winter in the world, is looking for enthusi- the tracks may sound a bit dated today, the newer MIAMI SPICE: Get a taste of Miami with astic and outgoing volunteers to join the additions: “On the Floor”, “Going In” and “Dance prix fixe three-course meals in some of festival committee and help produce this Again”, make it very clear that Ms. Lopez won’t be the best restaurants in town. Choose from year’s event. Come learn how to earn free dancing back-up again anytime soon. "luxury dining" ($22 for lunch & $39 for passes to the events. Staff and committee dinner) or "fine dining" ($19 for lunch & If you’re a recording artist, producer or musician chairs will be at Score on Wednesday, $33 for dinner). For more info check out and would like your work featured in TOP TRAX, hit August 22nd from 7:30-9:30 p.m. to an- www.ilovemiamispice.com me up at [email protected]. swer questions.