This weekend’s Out and About from Give Me a Beat Productions

From George Maiko Coronado, director of Marketing and Business Development for Give Me A Beat Productions:

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Tonight, Friday, July 10, we are gearing up for another fantastic soiree of music, fashion and entertainment, at the now nationally renowned Living Room Nightclub and the party that everyone is talking about, Liquid Fridays! From the sexiest crowd of South Florida and beyond, to model types, to body painted staff, percussionists, stilt walkers, outrageous performers, recording artists, sultry dancers and the best dance music to ever hit the East Coast, the energy of our party is a spiritual adventure that is almost indescribable, so come join us and experience it tonight! You will love to feel all your senses awakened... www.livingroomnightclub.com

If you are hanging out in Miami this weekend, stop by VLADA Lounge Miami at 3215 NE 2nd Avenue for the end of a long day or the start of a great night.. One of the signature house drinks at the mid town venue is the infused vodka made in house by owner Vlada Von Shats and served on an one-of-a-kind ice bar. There are different kinds, ranging from cranberry and apple/cinnamon to dill and horseradish, and made with all-natural ingredients- real fruits, spices and herbs and a few other secret ingredients. Tonight, Friday, July 10, our very own DJ Troy Landon will be working the turntables with his magical tunes. www.vladabar.com.

This Saturday, July 11, our dear friends of Halo Lounge, Babak Movahedi and Jason Tamanini are celebrating their second year in business. Halo is known as one of the best places in Miami Beach to meet, greet, network and have a great drink. According to our invitation, festivities will start at 7:30 PM and the night will feature the sounds of DJ Lydia Prim. And the next day, on Sunday, July 12, Omar Gonzalez and Dustin Reffca will also be celebrating two years of the infamous Click (recently moved to Heathrow Lounge) with a Circus Explosion theme. So what else to say? These 2 anniversary parties will sure to get out everyone in the community for a weekend celebration. See you around! www.oagproductions.com

This Saturday, July 11, the Art and Design Market & Lounge of Wynwood presents as every second Saturday of the month from 1PM to 9PM, its Eat, Drink, Groove, Shop gathering in the Design District. The Wynwood Social Club is located at 2501 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, and invites you to shop in the diverse market, enjoy live music, appetizers, and different entertainment through out the day of festivities. Admission is complimentary from 1PM to 5PM and from 5PM to 9PM, it costs $10. For additional information on this monthly event that has great reviews, click on its web site www.theartanddesignmarket.com

Miami Beach Bruthaz was founded in July 2006 as an annual summer lifestyle event for same gender loving men and women from across the country. Through a series of social, knowledge-filled and personalized activities, this event promotes unity, camaraderie and a sense of belonging among its attendees. The event is focused around a central theme: Knowledge, Culture, Fashion. This year, it is scheduled to take place from July 16-19 on South Beach and creates opportunities for attendees to enjoy a fun-filled, VIP-style weekend getaway while empowering each other, discussing social, economic, political and health issues during informative workshop sessions and attending dance parties and cultural and fashion events. For additional information, visit www.miamibeachbruthaz.com.

Aqua Girl 2009 breaks fundraising, attendance records

News release from Aqua Girl:

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Aqua Girl continues to shine as the nation’s premier charity women’s week

Miami Beach, FL – After ten years of producing the hottest Women’s fund raising week in the country, the women who steer the Aqua ship stand proud in announcing this year’s most successful Aqua Girl event yet. The annual fundraising week hosted record-breaking numbers with over 9,000 attendees basking in the golden South Florida sun and refreshing in the cool aqua waters of South Beach.

The sputtering economy can’t stop the party for a cause

This year’s festivities launched with a VIP cocktail party, art exhibit and live auction and then dazzled patrons with a variety of social and cultural events including a dive-in movie, pool parties, dance parties, comedy night, a Mother’s Day brunch and T-dance.

Aqua Girl week draws a diverse audience and celebrity entertainers including women of all ages, colors and cultures, all uniting for a good time and more, they know their support is linked to a great cause. With 100 percent of the net proceeds benefiting lesbian, bisexual, and transgender women of South Florida, attendees can feel good that their a part of an organization and event that is changing the lives of South Florida’s LGBT Community.

In addition to this year’s record-breaking attendance, gross proceeds of the event also broke records at $230,000 raised. These crucial dollars will provide financial support and critical resources to dozens of nonprofit organizations and scholarship recipients that share the Foundation’s commitment to promoting the strength, health, equality and visibility, of lesbian, bisexual and transgender women in South Florida.

“The results are outstanding given the current economic environment.” said Aqua Foundation treasurer Yolanda Flores. 

For more information about Aqua Girl, visit www.aquagirl.org

For more information about the Aqua Foundation for Women, visit www.aquafoundation.org

Photos by STEVE ROTHAUS / Miami Herald Staff

gir(L) magazine presents Revolution Dance Dance Dance Friday nights in Lake Worth

From gir(L) magazine:

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gir(L) presents  REVOLUTION DANCE PARTY

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Don't miss the new weekly dance party, Revolution Fridays at Mojitos in Lake Worth!

Every Friday beginning July 3!

Come early for Bitchin blends from the 80s and 90s

2-4-1 Domestic Bottles and $5 Mojitos

Stay late to dance the night away to the hottest mix of top 40 dance music!

NO COVER!
Open late till 4am!

Mojitos -- 129 N Federal Hwy. Lake Worth, FL 33460

On the corner of 2nd Ave N and Federal Hwy Next to the Liquor store.

www.thegirlmagazine.com

Twist South Beach celebrates 16th anniversary Wednesday night

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Martini Tuesdays tonight at Gansevoort South in Miami Beach

From Edison Farrow:

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Martini Tuesdays is a weekly cocktail party that meets at a different fabulous South Beach venue every Tuesday at 9pm. Now in its 8th year, Martini Tuesdays is a great night for networking and meeting new friends. There is never a cover charge.

This Week's Location: 6.30.09
Gansevoort South
2377 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach
305.604.1000
www.gansevoortsouth.com

DJ J. Felix
Martini of the Week:
Russian Lover $8
Made with Russian Standard Vodka, Pineapple Juice and Mint.

See Photos from Martini Tuesdays

Photo gallery | Miami artist-photographer Alexander Guerra shoots T Fabiano Swimwear campaign

From Miami artist-photographer Alexander Guerra:

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I wanted to share with you some pics I just took for T Fabiano Swimwear, Brasil and give you this brief paragraph about the Swimwear line from the Designer himself:

"T Fabiano has prepared one of the most innovative collection for this season. More than just a swimsuit, T Fabiano is committed to bring onto every season high-end quality handcrafted garments. Exclusive prints and solid colors, like neon orange, are the highlights of the season. Together with the mixing of spandex with leather and neoprene. The masculine T Fabiano designs go from sporty to edgy and fashionable. Our label’s mission is to show the world the Brazilian beach style: comfortable and masculine, with an attitude."

The Designers name is Fabiano DeMoraes and the website is www.Tfabiano.com

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Below is a bonus self-portrait of Alexander Guerra, wearing a T Fabiano swimsuit, that appears today in the blog, Homotography:

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Click here to read the rest of the Homotography posting.

CoralGAYbles mixer 6 p.m. Wednesday at Da Vittorio on Giralda Avenue in Coral Gables

From CoralGAYbles.com:

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Invites you to the July Social to be held:

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
6PM-9PM

Da Vittorio
264 Giralda Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
305-445-8783
www.DaVittorioRestaurant.com

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335 Almeria Avenue

Coral Gables, Florida 33134

Photo gallery | 2009 Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce awards dinner

Get ready to see red. Lots of red.

Simply Red was the theme of Saturday night’s eighth annual Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Hilton Downtown Miami hotel.

This year’s honorees:

  • Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau – Bacardi/Grey Goose Vodka Business of the Year
  • Jason Loeb, CEO of Sudsies Dry Cleaners – AT&T Business Person of the Year
  • Dade Community Foundation – Wachovia Bank Not-For-Profit Organization of the Year
  • Michael Aller – Hilton Downtown Miami President’s Award

All photos by STEVE ROTHAUS / Miami Herald Staff

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DJs, performers Friday night at Living Room

From George Maiko Coronado:

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Photo gallery | Stonewall Street Festival parade in Wilton Manors

Pride of Greater Fort Lauderdale celebrated Gay Pride Month on Saturday with its annual Stonewall Street Festival and parade through Wilton Manors. The festival runs through today along Wilton Drive.

Colleague Jon Schwenzer, South Florida chapter president of the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) shares these photos he took at the parade:

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