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remember when my mom and dad first brought my brother and I to Miami and Mi- ami Beach. I was so exited as a young boy to Rafa Carvajal get on a plane and travel to sunny Miami. For a Publisher/Editor in Chief kid from Costa Rica it was fascinating to get a glimpse of all the glitz, glamour, and excitement Associate Publisher that I later saw depicted in Miami Vice when Jesse Spencer “Sonny” Crockett and “Rico” Tubbs, two Miami- Editor Dade Police Department detectives working James Cubby undercover, tackled the mean streets of Miami and the Beaches - while I watched their show Associate Editor yearning of some day living the Miami lifestyle. Antwyone Ingram

Never in my wildest dreams did I believe that Design & Production Director the fantasies of that young boy would some day Jose Gonzalez become a reality, and that I would get to live the Miami lifestyle far more extensively than I ever Columnists could have dreamed of. It pays to dream big! Alfredo Barrios Alyn Darnay Dane Steele Green I came to the United States to study at the United Ken Hunt States Coast Guard Academy and later went Dr. Gregg A Pizzi to the University of Connecticut for a Master in Michael Sasser Economics and Harvard Business School for my Master in Business Administration. I was Kevin Wynn fortunate to receive an amazing education that opened incredible professional doors for me. Even though I dreamed of Miami as a kid, I did not know enough to dream of walking Writers the famous hallways of the Coast Guard Academy and Harvard Business School. I also Neil Andrew Frias could have never dreamed back then of working on Wall Street, doing business consulting for some of the world’s top corporations, meeting the likes of Warren Buffet, and living and Staff Photographer working in some of the best cities in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. Henry Perez Official Photography Studio Life has been very good to me. So good that it came full circle to my childhood dreams Image1stmiami.com of Miami. I am not a fan of cold weather and always wanted to move here some day. So when I got a call from a headhunter about an executive position in Miami I gladly took the Photographers call that later changed my life and allowed me to buy an apartment right next door to the Javi Giovanni very colorfully striped building on Brickell Avenue I saw at the beginning of every episode Luis Santiago of Miami Vice. That building is called Villa Regina. I own my apartment next door at The Dale Stine Palace and I actually almost bought an apartment at Villa Regina before I saw the one I decided to buy and live in. Amazing how life works sometimes! Local Advertising [email protected] I enjoy Miami and the Beaches so much that I have decided to expand our Dining section National Advertising Rep. in Wire Magazine to Dining and Nightlife. There is so much to do and enjoy in Miami Rivendell Media | 212-242-6863 and Miami Beach that I want to share with our readers. It goes well beyond what we may typically do because we forget to step out of our comfort zone. Case in point, I went to Editorial Submissions Mango’s Tropical Cafe this week for my dining column, and I had one of the best, most [email protected] fun nights in a long time. Mango’s, loved by so many tourists; it’s a Miami Beach institution that truly represents so many of the wonderful things I loved about our City. Everyone who Contact Information works at Mango’s was having a great time on Tuesday. The staff was super attentive, and Tel: 305.520.WIRE | Fax: 786.272.0123 the dancers and entertainers were fantastic. Why? Because they love what they do. I love Email: [email protected] 1541 Brickell Avenue, #2004, Miami, FL 33129 Miami because my dream came true! Wire Magazine is published, produced, and owned by Rafa Wire Media Group L.L.C. All Rights Reserved Distributed in Miami, The Beaches, and Fort Lauderdale Publisher & Editor in Chief [email protected] Cover Photo by Henry Perez (Soon to be [email protected])

PRETTY IN PINK BY DANE STEELE GREEN Friday Night Fun @ TWIST photos by Henry Perez, Wire Magazine

Guests enjoyed a fabulous night at TWIST with delicious 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.”

will be the first one to admit it: Austria does not immediately spring to mind as a summertime destination. Yes, the cities Vienna, Innsbruck, and Graz are gorgeous year-round, and who doesn’t like the idea of a stroll, or roll, in an Alpine meadow? But let’s face it, when you think of Austria, you think of skiing.

No more. On the placid shores of Lake Wörthersee in Austria’s province of Carinthia stands the town of Velden am Wörthersee, whose small size belies the fact it, as site of the Pink Lake Festival (August 23-25), is actually a well known, if rural, stop on Europe’s summer Pride Season. Have no doubt that as Pride events go, this one is seriously laid back, more the equivalent of an informal backyard shindig with the locals than a circuit party extravaganza with a cast of thousands. This is one of those “get there before the tourists do” events on the European Pride Calendar.

That being said, be prepared for an international crowd: The Pink Lake Festival regularly pulls in crowds from both West and East Europe, hosting folks from Swit- zerland, Germany, Italy, and the UK, and is so deep in Austria’s south that for boys in Slovenia and Croatia, Velden is a day trip.

Consider the four-star Hotel Villa Bulfon the epicenter for the fun. A time warp to 15th Century imperial Europe with a private beach on Lake Wörthersee, the Bulfon and its Pago Beach Club are where things rev up on August 23, albeit with a distinctly Alpine twist. If you’ve got a fetish for Lederhosen and Dirndls, are you ever in the right place. The Almdudler Folkwear Party puts a hard gay spin on all your Hansel (and Gretel) fantasies — and be honest, aren’t you even just a little titillated at the idea of a horny Hansel? Better brush up on your yodeling skills…

On August 24, the party heads out across the water with the TROJKA Pink Boat Cruise Party. And while the stately lakeside landscape overlooked by the Alps is majestic indeed, chances are the onboard fleshscape-with-thumping-music-accompa- niment will hold your attention, among other things, a little more firmly. Hands off the crew. At least until you’re back at port.

Things end with a Mediterranean bang at the rollicking Casino Velden, which prac- tically put the town on the map. On August 25, DJs Mark Neo and Eduardo de la Torre import the sounds of Ibiza, giving a techno shot in the arm to Velden’s mountain-man charm.

For more information, go to http://www.pinklake.at/en/. Steele Luxury Travel has a strong relationship with Austrian Airlines to save you money on your next flight to TO VIEW ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Austria. Contact us at 646.688.2274 or email us at [email protected]. Live FROM THIS & OTHER EVENTS VISIT: Your Indulgence, in a Pink Lake. WWW.WIREWEEKLY.COM

BY KEN HUNT

very so often it’s a good idea to look around and remember you are not the ONLY person working out at the gym. So here are some simple suggestions to make your gym experience a good experience for you—and for everyone around you. I call it “Ken’s Rules of Gym Etiquette.”

Share: If you’re doing multiple sets on a machine, it’s common courtesy to let others work in during your rest periods. This may not always be practical, but offer to share whenever you can.

Clean up: Please don’t walk away from a machine, leaving a pool of sweat behind. Always bring a towel with you and wipe the machines down when you’re finished. No one wants to work out in a pool of sweat, least of all yours.

Leave No Trace: Don’t you just love the person who leaves four million pounds on the leg press machine? Pick up after yourself. Your mother isn’t around to do it for you anymore. Always put your weights back when you’re finished.

Machine Hog: Some gyms have time limits on cardio machines during busy hours. There’s a reason for that, and you should obey it. And no, throwing your towel over the display doesn’t fool anyone. We know how long you stay on the treadmill. If you want to do a marathon run, then choose a time when the gym isn’t so busy.

Keep it down: Most gym-goers I know have seen “that Guy” or “that Girl.” And you know who I mean. The one pumping away on the treadmill or stepper while scream- ing into a cell phone. Is someone really that important? Unless it’s an emergency, save your chats for after your workouts.

Cover it up: I respect the confidence that allows some people to walk around the locker room naked. Know what else I respect? Seeing you wearing a towel after your shower. Try and keep the locker room a comfortable place for everyone. Even though you look great naked, save it for that special person in your life.

What’s that smell? When you’re headed to the gym, please go easy on the co- logne and perfume. If someone is reaching for that last burst of speed on the treadmill or pushing for those last few reps, they need oxygen, not the latest designer fragrance. It’s almost, but not quite, as bad as body odor. And while we’re on the subject, please take your gym clothes home and wash them. If you work out more than three times a week, change your workout clothes.

On behalf of everyone at the gym, thanks in advance.

Ken Hunt is an AFI-certified trainer and owner of Steel Gym in New York City and Fire Island Pines. Ken’s articles have been featured in The New York Times, Hori- zon Barcelona, Diversity Rules, Men’s Fitness, Genre, HX, Odyssey Magazine, Gooth Magazine, Stonewall News and EXIT South Africa, and he’s a frequent guest on Sirius TO VIEW ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OutQ Radio. Ken travels the country lecturing and giving seminars on health and fit- FROM THIS & OTHER EVENTS VISIT: ness programs for major corporations. He is currently finishing his new exercise book WWW.WIREWEEKLY.COM and is in development for a forthcoming cable TV series.

he first time I stepped into Mango’s Tropical Café I was fascinated by the high energy and the fun in the air. I remember thinking to myself, “how very Miami this place is!”

I had walked past Mango’s several times and noticed how busy it always was inside and out. For some erroneous reason I thought of it as just another Ocean Drive tourist trap designed to entertain tourists looking for a glitzy experience in Miami Beach. I must confess that failing to get past my misconceptions had kept me away from a Miami Beach institution that truly knows how to entertain everyone who walks in the door. Mango’s Performers

It was my brother Rolando who asked me to come with him to Mango’s the first time I was there and we had a fantastic time. My brothers and my mom love Mango’s, so I have gone with them a few times when they come to visit me in Miami. This past Tuesday I decided to check it out once again to experience their dinner and show and I had an awesome time. I very much enjoyed the food, the cocktails, and especially the live shows and the warmth of the staff – everyone around us had a really fun time, including Mango’s bartenders.

The energy during our dinner and the live shows was truly off the charts. We enjoyed first-rate live performances by extremely talented dancers, singers, and performers while nibbling on tasty Smokehouse BBQ Sliders, followed by their Churrasco & Shrimp Deluxe, and sipping on a Mango Mambo frozen cocktail and a Coconut Mudslide with Hershey’s chocolate syrup. Executive Chef Angel Ramirez’s extensive Continental, Latin, Caribbean and Italian menu made it difficult to choose from the many options available. Mango’s cocktail selection, designed in-house

Coconut Coconut Mojito Mudslide Churrasco Picada

by Joshua Wallack, delighted us with a wide variety of handcrafted specialties that palm trees, veranda, tropical foliage paintings and multiple themed rooms designed include mojitos, shooters, caprioskas, caipirinhas, daiquiris, high octanes, blasters, to resemble the famous Tropicana Club in Havana - circa 1920s. martinis, and margaritas. So, if you love living in Miami for the essence of its culture and its people – like I do Mango’s entertainers are professionally trained and required to attend choreography – stop by Mango’s to enjoy their shows, cocktails and food. My friend Ray and I had classes on a weekly basis. Some of the main bar shows included a Cuban-style caba- a fantastic time on Tuesday thanks to a group of very talented entertainers and a very ret, a Michael Jackson “Thriller” troupe, conga shows, salsa and belly dancers, and warm staff that reminded me that I sometimes forget how much fun Miami nightlife a couple who were excellent ballroom dancers. These people can dance and have can be if you step out of your comfort zone. Stop by the Wire Magazine Facebook amazing bodies! The shows were accentuated by Mango’s vibrant décor, illuminated and YouTube to see some of my photos and videos from my night out at Mango’s.

Mango’s Tropical Café. 900 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 305.673.4422

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Joel Stedman, Richard Trainor JD Bower, Yubi Herrera Valentino Eriksen

ars and nightclubs come and go but the legendary bar known as TWIST has not only remained but through the years has also trans- formed into a bigger and better bar. Like no other bar, TWIST has seven bars and never has a cover. When I first arrived in South Beach in 1995, TWIST was the very first bar I visited and I felt at home from that first visit. In those days TWIST was half the size but it was always the place to start or end an evening. If you’ve read my novel, South Beach Star, you know TWIST was one of the very friendly bars that the main character visited – quite often. TWIST is a place where memories are made and good times are had. Through the years I remember so many bartenders that have come and gone (does anyone remember the hot blonde twin bartenders that worked the upstairs bar) and performers like Kevin Aviance and Lady Bunny that have brought the house down. I remember how we’d all rush to TWIST to see the new look every year after it was remodeled. While TWIST has always been a great place to party and meet people, the anniversary parties have always been memorable and an event not to miss (I have a collection of CDs from many past anniversary parties). It almost seems like everyone who has ever been to TWIST returns for the anniversary parties. It’s one of the greatest parties on the Beach where you can see people that you haven’t seen for years and, like always, meet new friends. A visit to TWIST is always a good time, often lasting longer than intended since at TWIST you can barhop from bar to bar without ever leaving the building. This year TWIST celebrates its 19th Anniversary. That’s 19 years of good times. Owners Richard Trainor and Joel Stedman are wonderful hosts and it’s always a joy to run into one of them at TWIST. The staff of TWIST is one of the friendliest you’ll ever meet, from the guys at the door to the managers. Wire Magazine took the opportunity to chat with two of the managers of TWIST about the history of TWIST, the owners, the club, the music, and why TWIST is such a success.

JD Bower, Operations Manager, comes to TWIST after running several bars in Provincetown and Miami Beach. Yubi Herrera, Bar Man- ager, has managed a variety of bars including Vlada Lounge and has been an Event Coordinator for White Party Week.

Do you work closely with the owners? How has TWIST been remodeled for this celebration? JD: The owners of TWIST are Richard Trainor and Joel Stedman. I work very closely with both, JD: Richard and Joel have spent a lot of time as they are very hands-on owners. They are both on the renovations for this year. There is a lot of involved in all aspects of running the club, plus, work and coordination that goes on behind the they are good friends of mine. scenes that people do not see. First, the entire club has been freshly painted inside and out. Se- Yubi: The owners play very active and vital roles lected bars have received a complete makeover. in how TWIST runs and are in constant communi- One of the biggest transformations is the Latin cation with the staff and with the managers. They room. It will be completely different from what it are amazing people, very easy to talk to and al- was. It’s hard to describe the transformation: you ways share their guidance whenever required. will have to stop in to see for yourself. The Video Especially with some of the bartenders that have Bar will have a completely new bar and wood- been there for years, there is a very strong bond work throughout, as will the Bungalow Bar. Every with staff, managers and the owners. bar will now have LED lighting and new dance lights will be added everywhere. There has been What do you know of the history of a very labor-intensive schedule to have every- TWIST? thing completed on time without closing each bar down to complete the work. People have been in JD: When TWIST first opened its doors 19 years the building 24/7 to have this place in even bet- ago in 1993, it was comprised of two bars; the ter shape for the 19th Anniversary Party. Video Pub and the main upstairs dance bar. The open air Patio Bar, which has since been en- Yubi: Many of the murals will be redone, stools closed, followed. I’ve heard TWIST was a big reupholstered, bar tops changed and many of the success right from the start. Several years later fixtures replaced. With the input of our valued the property next door became available and bartenders, loyal patrons and the creativity of TWIST was about to double its size. The former the owners, TWIST is evolving and reinventing Lulu’s Restaurant and a beach bungalow were itself without losing its appeal as an international gutted and renovated into three more bars. A hotspot for tourists and locals alike. JD BOWER landscaped outdoor garden with two giant 50- Operations Manager Tell us about this year’s anniversary cel- foot palm trees at its center connected the bars. YUBI HERRERA In 2003, the Garden Bar opened in the space ebration. Bar Manager under the back stairs. TWIST reinvents itself every year and is ever evolving. Improvements and JD: TP Lords will put on a special anniversary changes are always underway and as soon as show that will blow you away, free drinks till 11 one anniversary is over - ideas are developed p.m. and the sounds of the infamous DJ J Felix. for the next. But you never know with Richard as one of the owners, there may be something up his Yubi: Obviously, if I told you what I knew, it sleeve, the sky’s the limit. Or is it? wouldn’t be a surprise!

Yubi: I’m still putting together pieces told by Joel, Will there be any special surprises? Richard, Valentino and the many loyal patrons that have been going there for years. I know JD: There are always surprises at TWIST!!!!! in its early days, Bar Five (the Latin Room) was Have you ever been to TWIST where you were a restaurant called Lulu’s, before TWIST took it not surprised? over. Bar 3, overlooking the Garden, was once open to the elements and served frozen drinks. Why do you think TWIST is so success- TWIST started as a small bar and has grown and ful? evolved to what it is today! JD: TWIST is the success that it is largely do to Is there a theme to this year’s anniversa- the efforts of Richard and Joel and the great team ry party and will there be special music they have hired to serve our guests. When it DVD giveaways? comes to special projects such as the renovation, Richard does not stop. I have never met anyone JD: Nathan (a long-time bartender and DJ) again with such a lust for life. has worked tirelessly to produce his original DVD mix of the hottest music videos this year at TWIST. Yubi: True to its slogan, “Never a Cover, Always I’m sure there will be some original, only seen at a Groove” TWIST has been and will always be TWIST, productions on that one! We only have the place to go to any night of the week. We are 300 copies, so get there early and Nathan will the only venue with multiple rooms. Each room have a special surprise for you. has a different personality, a different vibe, but

it is all under one roof. Letting the bartenders have Yubi: I think the most popular bar at TWIST is the from all over the country, including two of my favorite hands-on control of the music and/or lighting at their Video Bar. This is the bar that our bartenders are P-Town DJs: DJ Mary Alice and DJ David Lasalle. bar creates a personal touch and allows for better put to the test, providing their own playlist of music interaction with their guests. TWIST is the only place videos, which directly affects the energy and the flow Yubi: Some of the DJs that TWIST hires includes you can find any type of person all mixed into one of the room. Thanks to the talent of our amazing bar- George Figares, Michael Tank, Bryan Zero, Brad location. You really can’t find that anywhere else! tenders on the weekends, Mario and Nathan, you Sushiman, Scott Mann, Paulie, Cindel, Mika, J Felix can barely walk through the dance floor because it is and many more. All these DJs are very talented, with Describe TWIST for those who have never so packed! And everybody loves it! a passion for music and love playing at TWIST. One had the opportunity to visit TWIST. of my favorite DJs is Mika on Saturday nights. An ex- Through the years a lot of celebrities have perienced DJ who knows the industry well, Mika has JD: It’s like going to a very large family reunion, stopped by TWIST. Can you share a few played music equal to that at a huge circuit event, with male dancers!!!! You will see people here that names? making the dance floor at TWIST impassable. you have not seen in years from all over the world standing next to the people in your everyday life. Yubi: We have had many celebrities at TWIST, What can we look forward to this year at There is such a diverse crowd that walk through the some of the bigger names being Katy Perry, Jennifer TWIST? doors every single night. All are welcome and con- Coolidge and Queen Latifah. tinue to come back, day after day and year after JD: You will have to keep checking with Wire Mag- year. TWIST is the type of bar you can walk into not TWIST has quite a roster of entertainers that azine and TWIST’s webpage to find out all of the knowing a soul and walk out having met everyone, appear weekly. Who are they and what do special events that we have throughout the year. You but it’s all up to you. they do? never know what crazy idea we will come up with next. What’s different about TWIST than any oth- Yubi: On Monday nights we have Arrasando in the er bar? Latin Room hosted by our very animated bartender Yubi: TWIST hosts big events during long weekends Nick Torres, who invites many performers such as and during festive weekends, such as Winter Party Asia Aviance, Poison Ivy and Justice Divine. On Tues- Festival and Miami Beach Pride. One of the best Yubi: TWIST has seven bars; each one is different days we have Daisy D spinning Hip Hop but she unique events that TWIST hosts is the Turn About than the other and offers a unique vibe. You can’t also puts on a severely funny show at the main bar event, where all of the bartenders dress up in drag get that much variety in one location anywhere else, dance floor. On Wednesdays the legendary TP Lords and do a number on the stage of Bar Five. Every especially with NO COVER! performs on the main dance floor as well, and Nelly year, every bartender tries to outdo the other, and the Norell performs in Bar Five during Karaoke with night “turns out” to be one of the funniest and most What’s your fondest memory of TWIST? Sean Brady and Mario. On Thursdays, Adora spins creative nights of the year. Latin music for all the salsa and merengue lovers, Yubi: So far, I have to say the most memorable time alongside bartender Aquiles in Bar Five. On Sunday Is there anything else you’d like to share has been Miami Beach Gay Pride. and Monday nights, you can catch Pussila hosting with Wire Magazine readers about the her infamous Booty Contests in the Bungalow Bar, TWIST experience or TWIST’s Anniversary Which is the most popular bar at TWIST where someone is bound to come out with a red Celebration? (and why)? handprint on their booty. JD: We all hope to see you at the anniversary party JD: I believe that the most popular bar at TWIST is Who are some of the star DJs that come to and look forward to your feedback on how much you the upstairs Video Bar. The owners and the bartend- TWIST? Who are the weekly DJs and what love the new additions to TWIST! ers have worked together to create a very comfort- kind of music do they play? able space. Nathan goes above and beyond to track down the latest videos and he creates some amazing JD: Our weekly DJ staff, in my opinion, are the star TWIST celebrates its 19th Anniversary footage. The footage, combined with the amazing DJs. We have some of the best DJs around including bartenders, provide an atmosphere and energy that DJ Mika, Brian Zero and DJ Paulie. Throughout the Wednesday, June 27 people really seem to enjoy and stay for hours. year, Joel and Richard bring in some amazing DJs

CAN BEACH BRAND SURVIVE BILLBOARDS?

iami Beach’s Deco Bike is a rarity in local munici- to include the much larger kiosk ads under discussion. more, I think it should be the public weighing all avail- pal lore – a program that benefits residents, visitors able information that should make a decision. There’s and the city’s financial coffers all at once. Since its According to the folks at Deco Bike, they are losing mon- nothing wrong with independent verification of Deco launch, it’s been embraced by a wide range of people ey and the enhanced advertising option is the only clear Bike’s books. If indeed the program is not viable, then the and institutions – and not just for its Green appeal: its sup- way to enhance revenue and make sure the program con- public should weigh the benefits of enhanced advertising porters aren’t all self-righteous urban “environmentalists” tinues. against the cost in terms of more visible advertising, and who pretty much applaud any intention, whether or not the encroaching into residential neighborhoods. It isn’t as the practicality accomplishes anything at all. Critics on the other hand, assert that an independent look if Deco Bike is asking for direct public funding, and the at Deco Bike’s books is needed to confirm the revenue city would earn a portion of the new revenue. But Deco Bike is not a municipal service. If so, union labor assertion. Many feel the company crying wolf about money has been the plan from the beginning and that more But there should definitely be an open and honest dis- would have destroyed it as it has the nation’s manufactur- complaints will continue to be made, forcing the city to cussion. This should not be one of those items the city ing industry, Miami Beach’s budget and the, uh, entire continue to renegotiate a deal already in place. This cer- commission with its collective wisdom (sarcasm entirely state of California. And, although I don’t want to send tainly jibes with how public-private entanglements usually intentional) acts on without substantial public input. Nor waves of confusion through progressive business stu- work. After all, out in flyover country, youngsters with no should it be something that neighborhood activists take a dents, businesses are in the business of making money. ambition or ability are told by their elders to get a govern- polarized position on without benefit of all the facts. Unlike the public sector, the private sector has to actu- ment job; and businesses without the ability to function ally achieve in order to continue to exist. There’s nothing economically are advised to get government contracts. Of course, “should” is just a political columnist’s pipe- wrong with Deco Bike being in the business of making dream. Hey, the city should privatize services and thus money and its contract with the City of Miami Beach was enable taxpayers to see their rates cut in half. negotiated specifically to do that. To be fair and honest, I spoke to folks at Deco Bike last year and liked them. I like the program. I think that might What City Hall intends to do remains to be seen. Hope- Now, though, as most in town have heard, Deco Bike is be a first for the city’s usually incestuous relations with fully the city’s political class will see fit to include more looking to expand its revenue base by having advertise- the business community. Usually the stink of corruption is than just the usual suspects when it comes to public input. ments placed on its rental kiosks around town. Although palpable. This far out from an election, though, the motivation for Wire_HP_horiz_She_HP_horizthere are already ads on each 5/19/12 bike’s 12:37 basket, PM city Page approv 1 - elected officials to cater to rank and file residents is weak. al is needed to expand the company’s marketing options That said, I think both sides have a point and, further- Maybe that’s why it’s an issue this summer at all.

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Discotekka’s 5 Year Anniversary @ Discotekka photos by Henry Perez, Wire Magazine

Discotekka brought us the Greatest Show on Earth as it celebrated its 5 year anniversary. Ringleader Vegas de- livered a jaw-dropping production full of spectacles featuring TP Lords, Gina DiAngelo and statuesque Athena Dion. Sounds by international DJ/Producer Billy Lace.

ay people, leave it to you when I’m having a gloomy day to bring some light into my life with your snarky remarks, and shady antics. As we all know, it is Gay Pride Month and equality reigns supreme, yada yada yada. While that’s peachy and lovely (nonchalantly waving rainbow flag while typing), let’s be realistic – you’re pretty damn shady. If equality means equally shady, then I totally get it. If it doesn’t, someone help me out please.

Gay people are always the first to “boo-hoo” when someone heterosexual discrimi- nates against them and are ready to throw lawsuits, call the press, glitter bomb and whine about inequality. We’re fighting for equality in the “straight world” and that’s great, I’m all for it. But who is going to take the lead in fighting for equality in our own community? Hypocritical is the understatement of the year. How can you have such a strong voice when it comes to being treated equally about your rights but you won’t even glance in another gay man’s direction because he is not your type or he isn’t a carbon copy of yourself. The gay community is so divided, so it always baffles me when I see some gay people demanding equality. Stereotypes play a key role. Gay men hate when heterosexuals stereotype them but do it almost as excessively as straight people do.

The gay social scene has turned into a big game of “you can’t sit with us.” The bears sit at the bear’s table, hairy and angry. The jocks sit at the jocks table, not speaking because they are tools and don’t know how. The black people sit at the black table, eating chicken and planning a robbery. The circuit queens are licking bath salts off of their table. And the twinks are chewing bubblegum and applying mascara. As ridiculous as some of these stereotypes sound, there are gay men who legitimately view other gay men as stated above. The gay social scene reminds me so much of high school, and everyone is too content with these “social rules” that have been laid out by (blink blink) beats me.

Do a little bit of soul searching during Pride month and think about all of those who paved the way so we could do the things we are able to do now, because I’m pretty TO VIEW ADDITIONAL PHOTOS FROM THIS & OTHER EVENTS VISIT: sure Harvey Milk wasn’t fighting for equality for only certain types of gays. WWW.WIREWEEKLY.COM

JUNE 21 - 27

CONCERTS DANCE Sorry for Party Rocking Tour, featuring Siudy Between Worlds, a unique fu- LMFAO and the Party Rock Crew with sion of flamenco, urban rhythms and Far East Movement, The Quest Crew, dance featuring Suidy Garrido and 22 Sidney Samson, Eva Simons and Nata- flamenco and urban dancers, comes to lia Kills, comes to the American Airlines the Arsht Center on June 23 & 24. Arena on June 22 at 7 p.m.

The Deering Estate’s Cabaret Concert Series continues with multi-award win- ning jazz duo Davis and Dow on June 23 at 8 p.m. COMEDY Legendary comedian Don Rickles THEATRE brings his acerbic humor to the Hard Rock Live on June 21 at 8 p.m. The hilarious musical, La Cage Aux Folles, the biggest hit of the 2010 Broadway season, comes to the Bro- ART ward Center thru June 24. Tom of Finland: Male Masterpieces continues thru July 31 at the World A Bicycle Country by Pulitzer Prize-win- Erotic Art Museum. ning playwright Nilo Cruz plays at the New Theatre thru June 24. Graphic Intervention: 25 Years of In- ternational AIDS Awareness Posters Alliance Theatre Lab presents Small 1985–2010, exploring the role of the Membership, a play about insecurity, poster in efforts to prevent HIV/AIDS, at the Main Street Playhouse thru June continues at the Wolfsonian – FIU Mu- 24. seum thru September 2.

Stage Door Theatre brings us Death- EVENT trap, Broadway’s longest running mys- Film Life’s American Black Film Festival tery, at the Byron Carlyle thru July 1. (thru June 23) returns with some of the latest and best Black films from around Broward Center and City Theatre pres- the world at various theaters in Miami ent Standing on Ceremony - The Gay Beach. For schedule, visit www.abff. Marriage Plays June 21-24 at the Bro- com. ward Center. Eight short plays on the subject of marriage equality. The 2nd Annual Overtown Rhythm & Arts Festival, featuring R&B legend OPERA Freddie Jackson, singer Nicole Henry, Miami Lyric Opera presents Madama and jazz and gospel star Jonathan But- Butterfly at the Gusman Center June 23 ler, is slated for June 23 from 11 a.m. – & 24. For more info, visit www.miami- 8 p.m. running down NW 3rd Avenue lyricopera.org. between 9th & 11th Streets. For more info, visit www.overtownfestival.com.

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ot too many artists get me all worked up for a new release like Scissor Sisters. Ever since they wowed me with their disco remake of the Pink Floyd classic “Com- fortably Numb” in 2004 I’ve been spellbound by their funky throwbacks, falsetto vocals and general aversion to the ordinary. Now after two years of anticipation, the quirky quintet has once again pulled the proverbial rabbit from their collective hats and given us another set of surprises with their latest, Magic Hour.

From the opening track, “Baby Come Home,” I figured I was in for another batch of Scissor Sisters upbeat alterna-pop numbers a la their previous albums. But that illusion quickly disappeared with the first beat of the Alex Ridha produced “Keep Your Shoes On.” The Caribbean club-banger suddenly shined the spotlight on a side of the Sisters we’ve been dying to explore. Before I could work up too much of a sweat, things cooled down with the Pharrell Williams produced “Inevitable” only to heat up again with “Only The Horses.” The track oozes with club-ready elements, the signature mark of a Calvin Harris collaboration. Once again the party is paused by yet another electro ballad, “Year of Living Dangerously,” and one I’m sad to admit should have been left off the guest list.

Just as I was about to switch my listening to a more passive setting, I got an earful of “Let’s Have a Kiki” and found myself on The Palladium dance floor in New York City circa Junior Vasquez. The fierce cocktail of dark house beats, vocal drama and c*nty attitude were exactly the unexpected injection you’d be more likely to find on a Beatport artist than on a commercial release. Needless to say it’ll be making a steady appearance in my next few sets. The drama continues as lead singer Jake Shears (aka Krystal Pepsi) gives you his best Cazwell rap on “Shady Love,” another dance floor filler straight outta New York’s ‘90s house scene featuring rapper Azealia Banks.

Not to be confined within the walls of a subtle transition, the Sisters slam on the brakes with the easy breezy “San Luis Obispo,” only to hit the gas again on “Self Control” -- both are great tracks, just poorly placed. Another refreshing surprise, the reggae-rich “Best in Me” left me with a playful feeling I haven’t experienced since Gwen Stefani’s “Rich Girl.” Sadly, playtime was cut short by the somber “The Secret Life of Letters.” Al- though beautifully composed by longtime collaborator Stuart Price, it’s too much of a buzzkill for an album with so many uplifting dance tracks. Thankfully the closing number, “Somewhere,” although heavy in theme, leaves us stepping to an electro beat.

Jake Shears described Magic Hour as “a sweet joyful mélange of beat-driven future- pop.” With the exception of one or two bumps in the road it managed to stay on course thanks to co-writers Scott Hoffman and Jason Sellards and producer Alex Ridha behind the wheel. It’s far from flawless, but it’s definitely worth taking for a spin around the dance floor. TO VIEW ADDITIONAL PHOTOS If you’re a recording artist, musician or producer and would like your FROM THIS & OTHER EVENTS VISIT: work featured on TOP TRAX, hit me up at [email protected]. WWW.WIREWEEKLY.COM

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19 | wire magazine | issue #25, 2012 | www.wireweekly.com | facebook | twitter THIS WEEK THURSDAY, JUNE 21 some delicious beats by DJ Scott Mann and a crowd that’s sure to please. Enjoy EROS LOUNGE: Presenting Latin Fuego seven different bars, stiff drinks, beautiful Thursday nights! Get ready for an out- dancers, and, of course, the only place rageous night hosted by Teresita La where there’s “Never a cover...Always Caliente with shows starting at 11 p.m. a groove.” Free parking and $6 Cuba Libres all night long. 8201 Biscayne Blvd. SATURDAY, JUNE 23

MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from 3 DISCOTEKKA: Get ready for to 9 p.m., followed by Vanity Girl. Vanity VIDEORAMA as you dance the night Girl Thursdays gives you gorgeous girls, away to sexy visuals and music videos great music by DJ Zehno, $4 Miller Lites, alongside the sounds of DJ Mac. Doors $6 Finlandia cocktails, and a free Miller open at 11 p.m. 950 NE 2nd Ave. The National Gay and Lite when you buy the shot of the week. Lesbian Task Force’s 1625 Michigan Ave. MOVA: Stop by for happy hour from 3 to 9 p.m., followed by FLASH Saturdays Annual Donation PALACE: Palace hosts Stiletto Nights with the hottest music videos and visual with fierce drag shows by host Missy entertainment by VJ Chris Racine till 3 Special Event Meiyakie and special diva cast mem- a.m. with $9 Grey Goose cocktails all photos by Juan Saco Mironoff bers. Show starts at 6 p.m. Enjoy weekly night. drink specials all night. 1200 Ocean Drive. PALACE: Join Palace all day for “Drags Saturday night the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Gone Wild” with stellar performances by presented its annual donation to the Miami Foundation’s SCORE: Enjoy cocktails out on the patio Tiffany Fantasia and cast! Enjoy sounds GLBT Community Projects Fund. The funds, represent- and watch the famous Lincoln Road traf- by DJ Hans at 4 p.m. ing the proceeds from the two main Miami Task Force fic pass by. Later in the evening Score events, totaled over $211,000 - the most money that hosts Pop Fever Thursdays, celebrating SCORE: Don’t miss Score’s BIGGER the release of stripper film Magic Mike. Saturdays party! Tonight Score brings has ever been donated by the Task Force. Fab beats by DJ Daisy D & AJ Reddy, you Summer Fusion. Featuring a show paired with an incredible crowd of deli- stopping set by DJ Gigi and DJ Paul De cious partygoers. Take advantage of $6 Leon. $6 Chambord cocktails all night Long Islands all night. No cover! 727 plus a free cocktail with paid admission Lincoln Road. til 1a.m. Hosted by Alex Prieto. No cover. TWIST: Don’t miss out on a fabulous night at TWIST with seven different bars, TWIST: Happy Hour 2-4-1 with Tommy DJ Sushiman, stiff drinks, and beautiful and the locals from 1 to 9 p.m. on dancers. And if you’re looking for some everything. Come tonight for MUSCLE hot papis, DJ Adora will be hosting BOY Saturdays and enjoy a full house Sabroso in Bar 5! Don’t miss the 2-4-1 of hot men and some incredible beats Special on everything till 2 a.m. “Never by DJ Mika. “Never a cover...Always a a cover... Always a groove.” 1057 groove.” Washington Ave. SUNDAY, JUNE 24 FRIDAY, JUNE 22 ANGLERS: If you are looking to nurse MOVAMOVA:: Join Join Edison Edison Farrow Farrow for for HYPE HYPE that hangover with some unlimited mimo- FridaysFridays atat MOVA,MOVA, “where“where thethe menmen gogo sas and Bloody Marys, look no further outout inin SouthSouth BeachBeach onon FridayFriday nights!” than 660 at the Anglers. Enjoy great DelectableDelectable beatsbeats byby DJDJ BryanBryan Zero, food and delicious libations in one of withwith specialspecial guestguest DJDJ NicoleNicole Baldwin the most beautiful boutique resorts Miami fromfrom BrazilBrazil andand aa specialspecial fashionfashion showshow Beach has to offer. 660 Washington byby DeepDeep Antiquity.Antiquity. HostedHosted byby thethe zany Ave. Pussila.Pussila. Special Special treats treats provided provided by by AbsolutAbsolut VodkaVodka allall night!night! NoNo cover.cover. MOVA: MOVA hosts the most scandal- ous party in South Beach, Out-n-Ugly PALACE: Tonight is Drag Madness with Sundays with DJ Latrice. Beginning at 9 fierce shows by some of South Beach’s p.m. with drag shows 11 p.m. - 12:30 most spectacular drag performers! Get a.m. Enjoy $4 Miller Lites, $5 Herradura ready for the biggest show on South Shots, and $6 Finlandia. No cover. Beach at 6 p.m. PALACE: South Beach’s most legendary SCORE: Tonight Penny Back Boyz host drag brunch will take place from 11a.m. one of the hottest parties in South Beach, to 4 p.m. with two seatings: 11:30 a.m. Filthy Gorgeous Fridays, with sounds by and 2 p.m. Enjoy over-the-top perfor- international DJ Willy G. mances by Noel Leon paired with a delectable menu. Afterwards, check out TO VIEW ADDITIONAL PHOTOS TWIST: Enjoy a fabulous night at TWIST. the sexiest Sunday T-Dance in SoBe with FROM THIS & OTHER EVENTS VISIT: Get in for the free Happy Hour BBQ local DJs working the turntables. When WWW.WIREWEEKLY.COM at 6 p.m. Tonight get in the house for the T-Dance ends, the BAR CRAWL

20 | wire magazine | issue #25, 2012 | www.wireweekly.com | facebook | twitter begins, take the party to MOVA to finish Visitor’s Center. Play for the chance off the Sunday fun. to win amazing prizes courtesy of the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of SCORE: Stop by and test your vocals Commerce! with Karaoke tonight! Doors open at 9 p.m. Still happening upstairs, HIP PALACE: Stop by and “Dine With the SUNDAYS, in association with Club Boi Stars,” as Palace brings you the most 2.0, brings the best hip-hop, house, and iconic divas of all time with a full roster of R&B beats by DJs Gavin T & Diaz from impersonators and show-stopping perfor- 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. mances. Special guest hosts and performances every week, with dinner specials TWIST: Get in for 2-4-1 happy hour from starting at $19.95, which includes a 1 to 9 p.m. & the free BBQ at 6 p.m. Afterwards, see one of the most scan- glass of wine. dalous shows you’ll ever witness with Pussila’s amateur strip contest. Upstairs SCORE: It’s Planeta Macho tonight, DJ Paulie will be working it out on the the hottest Latin Party in Miami Beach, main dance floor. At TWIST: “Never a featuring Latin beats by award winner DJ cover...Always a groove.” George Ferrero. Watch amazing shows by Miami’s best female impersonators. MONDAY, JUNE 25 Check out the dancers on the 2nd level hosted by Teresita La Caliente. Don’t KILLKILL YOURYOUR IDOLIDOL:: DustinDustin ReffcaReffca prespres-- miss this party - it’s South Florida’s Best entsents GLITTER GLITTER BOX BOX MONDAYS MONDAYS - - South Latin Party! Beach’sBeach’s hottesthottest MondayMonday night night party party is cel is- celebratingebrating the the 2nd 2nd AnniversaryAnniversary ofof Glitter TWIST: 2-4-1 Happy Hour from 1 to BoxBox MondaysMondays atat KillKill YourYour IdolIdol withwith multi-- 9 p.m. on everything. Tonight TWIST ple DJs, sparkling guest appearances, DJ ple DJs, sparkling guest appearances, DJ presents Keeping It Real Fun With Daisy Smeejay,Smeejay, DJDJ FR8-OFR8-O andand MaximusMaximus 3000. Don’t miss a special CD Giveaway, D. Get ready for ridiculous beats and Don’t miss a special CD Giveaway, $5 Jumbo Blue Long Island Iced Teas all $1$1 PBR PBR Beer, Beer, $2 $2 Jell-O Jell-O shots, shots, $4 $4 Jack Daniels and $4 Vodka drinks all night! night long. “Never a cover. Always a Daniels and $4 Vodka drinks all night! groove.” 222222 EspañolaEspañola Way.Way. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 MOVA: Get ready to be a star at MOVA’s weekly SHOUT karaoke party EROS LOUNGE with VJ AJ Reddy. Test your vocals and : Feeling talented? enjoy half priced drinks all night long Every Wednesday starting at 8 p.m. is and $5 glasses of wine. Eros Idol Karaoke. Happy Hour is from 4 to 9 p.m. with $5 Long Island Iced Tea PALACE: RuPaul’s Drag Race may be all night long. over, but the drama continues! Get ready for Palace Drag Race taking over MOVA: Stop by for MOVA’s weekly Mondays at Palace hosted by the auda- College Night Wednesdays, hosted by cious Missy Meyakie LePaige with spec- the Penny Back Boyz. DJ Daisy D will be tacular appearances by RuPaul’s Drag working the turntables, while you enjoy Race Season 4 contestant, Latrice Royale! $5 Finlandia cocktails or grab five Miller Enjoy an Absolut open bar from 7-8 p.m. Lites for only $15 all night long. Divas in drag receive $4 Absolut cocktails all night long! PALACE: Tonight Palace presents Elite Nights. Sit back and enjoy live music SCORE: Swing by for one of the best and hilarious comedy presented by the happy hours in Miami Beach where all one and only Noel Leon. Sip on com- drinks are 1/2 price, followed by Video plimentary drinks from 8 to 9 p.m. and Freak where you can request your favor- get through hump day with a night to ite music videos and enjoy $5 vodka remember, show starts at 8 p.m. cocktails, $7 martinis and $3 beers. No cover. SCORE: Come and spend a pleas- ant evening on one of Score’s outdoor TWIST: Happy Hour 2-4-1 drinks ‘till 9 p.m. Then it’s Arrasando hosted by couches as they host Martini Madness Marco Perez & Nicholas Torres with Night. A half-price Happy Hour runs till beats by house diva Justice Divine. Join 9 p.m. Nathan in the Frolic Lounge for signature mix of Pop and Top 20 & DJ Bryan TWIST:: celebratesCelebrates itsits 19th19th anniversaryanniversary Zero’s fab beats on the main dance floor. with AbsolutAbsolut OUTrageousOUTrageous andand aa specialspecial anniversary show show by by the the legendary legendary TP TP TUESDAY, JUNE 26 Lords.Lords. SoundsSounds byby thethe infamousinfamous DJDJ JJ Felix,Felix, and freefree drinksdrinks tiltil 1111 p.m.p.m. ComeCome celcel-- MOVA: Join the outrageous Pussila ebrate 1919 yearsyears wherewhere there’sthere’s “Never“Never aa for DRAG BINGO, benefiting the LGBT cover,cover, alwaysalways aa groove.”groove.”

Dustin Reffca presents Glitter Box Mondays, South Beach’s hottest Monday night party, at Kill Your Idol. This hidden gem has something for everyone, as partygoers kick back and enjoy manic beats by Deejay Smeejay & DJ FR8-0 while enjoying some of the best drink prices in town.

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