DIVINE DIVA Staunch LGBTQ Ally Gloria Estefan Gets Honored
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south florida’s lgbtq magazine palettedec 2017 | jan 2018 • vol. 16 DIVINE DIVA Staunch LGBTQ ally Gloria Estefan gets honored South Florida’s Gay Choruses • Lesbians Speak Up about AIDS • Let’s Go Brighton! Out for the Holidays • Gay8 Festival • Italian Eats & more... Love and let love. The rest of the country has fi nally embraced the open- minded attitude that Key West has been committed to forever, but there will never be a more beautiful place to celebrate this historic achievement. fl a-keys.com/gaykeywest 305.294.4603 002 contents palette•dec 2017 | jan 2018 FEATURES 018 • winter funderland 032 • chorus line Whether you have a brood of your own It’s the most wonderful time of the year. or are putting in your time as everyone’s With all the food, gifting and days off, we favorite uncle or aunt, there are plenty want to make sure you don’t forget all the of places in South Florida to go play. shows! South Florida’s gay choruses aim to keep you in a festive spirit. 024 • the caretakers on the cover: When the AIDS crisis was at its peak and 038 • all’s bright in brighton Gloria Estefan all those dying were deemed untouchable Behind its gray and dreary stereotypes, photographed by by most, the caretakers stepped up to help. England has a wealth to offer the Omar Cruz. traveler looking for a fun getaway. Case 030 • gloria estefan in point: Brighton, the de facto gay The local darling was recently honored by capital of the U.K. the LGBTQ Task Force for her work. what’s your temptation? cruise enthusiast | hopeless romantic | shopaholic | sports nut | art lover fi lm fanatic | spa afi cionado | vacation seeker | foodie | kid at heart performing arts fan | history buff No matter your desire, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau organizes carefully crafted, money-saving programs to indulge your every whim. MiamiTemptations.com ORGANIZED BY: SPONSORED BY: © Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau – The Offi cial Destination Sales & Marketing Organization for Greater Miami and the Beaches. // CS 02510 004 contents palette•dec 2017 | jan 2018 010 014 048 DEPARTMENTS 010 • reviews 048 • editorial column Live and let live is the philosophy that Growing up is hard to do, especially when these selections embrace. your party days were so much fun. Daniel Shoer Roth shares his journey. 011 • tech & gadgets If you’re going to be spending so much 050 • health & wellness time in the kitchen, you may as well have Feeling frazzled? Aren’t we all... Maybe it’s the best gadgets to keep you company. time you took a moment to meditate your way to good health. Just a thought. 012 • home décor Oskar Torres turns up the sparkle factor in 052 • local getaways with dazzling suggestions that will make The Keys may have had a rough month you want to stay home for the holidays. in September — thanks a lot Irma — but they’re still just as fabulous as ever. 014 • arts & culture Join the party on Calle Ocho when the 054 • q & a Gay8 festival takes over for its third year. Sue Martino, executive director of The Pet Project, shares her insight on why pets are 015 • after hours so important to all of us and why we must There is no escape. Actually, there is, and help pet owners in need. and fi guring it out is what’s so fun about heading to an escape room! 065 • social events Were you there? Find out who was! 016 • dining Italian food. So delicious. So fi lling. So 068 • fi nal thoughts typecast. These eateries serve up Italian Belle de Jour celebrates it’s 50th like you’ve never tasted before. anniversary, and we celebrate that kiss. 005Phillipcontents and Patricia• Frost Museum of Science presents palette•june|july 2017 An unforgettable evening exploring the intricacies of sound and light. Explore the museum after-hours with live music, DJs, tastings from 20+ local restaurants, creative installations, unlimited cocktails and more. Event proceeds support the museum’s exhibitions and programs. Creative Cocktail Attire Space is limited – pre-purchase highly recommended 18+ to enter, 21+ to consume. Admission includes food & drink. Tickets available for $150 at frostscience.org/bigbang. THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTING SPONSORS 1101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132 I 305-434-9600 @FROSTSCIENCE The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is supported by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade County. This project is supported by the Building Better Communities Bond Program and the City of Miami. Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and a member of the Association of Science and Technology Centers. Frost Science is an accessible facility. All contents ©Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. 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