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On this Blog, I will post a highlight of some of the LGBT
non-profit and political events that are going on in Ft. Lauderdale each month,
so folks who want to attend can put them on their Calendars.
Wednesday,
March 1 – Monday, March 6 - National LGBTQ Task Force Winter Party Festival
2017 – Miami Beach. Back in 1994, our founders decided to kick
up their heels and invite the LGBTQ community to party on the sands of South
Beach. More than twenty years later, that one night has become an iconic
six-day celebration of people – all kinds of people from all over the globe –
who come together to learn, live, love, laugh and forge lifelong relationships.
With over 12,500 guests from around the world attending six days of events, the
scale of Winter Party Festival is inspiring. But the sense of welcome is warmly
personal and sincere. Regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
race, ethnicity or belief, anyone and everyone is made to feel comfortable and
at home. Winter Party Festival is that
place where for one week, the world is full of acceptance and love. And we can take a deep breath of the ocean
air and clear our heads. Fill our
hearts. Engage our minds. Kick up our
heels. And return to everyday life
happier, stronger, wiser, and ready to ignite the world.
Thursday, March 2 – GLLN Social
Luncheon – 11:45am - 1:15pm. Timpano’s, 450 E Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Monthly luncheons are on the first Thursday of every
month. The mission for the gay & lesbian lawyers network is to provide a
social network in which gay, lesbian and gay friendly lawyers can develop their
practices through friendships, referral relationships and professional
development. APPROVED FOR ONE (1) CLE ETHICS CREDIT FOR THIS LUNCHEON. http://www.glln.org/events/
Thursday,
March 2 – G2H2 Happy Hour to Benefit Broward House –
5:00pm – 7:00. Broward House, 2300 NE 7th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305. Join
us for the first party of the year! Enjoy complimentary cocktails, meet LGBT
professionals in your area and help benefit a great cause - The Broward House!
See you there! https://www.facebook.com/groups/G2H2Wilton/
Saturday,
March 4 – SAGE of South Florida
Monthly Luncheon – 12:30pm – 2:00pm at the Herb Skolnic Center in Pompano
Beach. Call (954) 634-7219 to reserve your space. http://www.sagewebsite.org/sage-calendar/
Tuesday,
March 7 – Mack Power Lunch – 11:30am – 1:30pm TBD. At the
beginning of every Power Lunch we offer approx. 30 minutes to introduce
yourself and chat with fellow attendees in a social setting. There may be a
very brief presentation by an event sponsor to share insights and industry information.
Then the rest of our time is enjoying lunch and breaking the ice to develop
professional friendships with everyone around you. $34.00, Advance
Registration required: www.mackplanet.com
Wednesday,
March 8 – Broward Equality Connection at Nick's Italian Restaurant – 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Nicks Italian
Restaurant Ft. Lauderdale. 3496 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308.
It’s Equality Florida’s 20th Anniversary (remember what that felt like)? Nick’s
team is helping us kick off the festivities by hosting a private party for us,
including complimentary delicious lite bites, Happy Hour drink specials, and
the Cachet Band. It’s a fun event, open to all. We’ll also be celebrating Fort
Lauderdale Vice Mayor Dean Trantalis, who, for decades, has been one of the
leading proponents for equality in Florida. Please come out and thank Dean in
person as we present him with our “Community Partner For Equality” award. On
hand will be our local South Florida staff and leadership team to let you
know what's next in the fight for full equality--the state legislative session
is about to begin. Our Equality Connections are a great way to introduce new
people to the work of Equality Florida, and there is no charge for this event,
so please bring a guest or three, and let's pack the place! Stay after the
Connection for dinner and Nick’s will donate 10% to Equality Florida (Dinner
reservations suggested: (954) 563-6441). RSVP here: http://www.eqfl.org/2017/equalityconnection/broward1
Wednesday,
March 8 – Dolphin Democrats Meeting – Second Wednesday of Each
Month. 7:00pm. The Pride Center, 2040 A North Dixie Highway, Wilton
Manors, FL. 7:00 pm – Pizza and social. 7:30 pm – Meeting. “Further, it shall
be the mission of this organization to foster good will between gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgender (LGBT) members of the Democratic Party and the
community at large. We seek individual freedom in the framework of a just
society and political freedom in the framework of meaningful participation by
all citizens.” http://www.dolphindems.org/
Thursday,
MAR 9 – A Night of Stars! – 7 PM - 10 PM. Presented by LIPS, 1421
E Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park, FL 33334. Hosted by the SMART Ride and
their special guest star servers – Jane Bolin, Victor Diaz-Herman, Stacey Hyde,
Mark Ketcham, and Tom Runyon – along with LIPS Divas for an evening of food,
fun, and surprises! Special guest appearance from Michael Dean as Cher!! You
will have more fun than ever with Lips very own cast of characters serving up
great food and fun alongside five celebrity guests servers. Chosen for their
commitment to the annual bicycling event, Jane Bolin (Board of Children’s
Diagnostic & Treatment Center & Partner at Peyton Bolin PL), Victor
Diaz Herman (Executive Director of Pridelines Youth Services), Stacy Hyde
(President/CEO of Broward House), Mark Ketchum (Executive Director of SunServe)
and Tom Runyan (Legal council for SMART Ride as well as founder of “Love Always
Wins” and Principle at Runyan Law Firm as well long time SMART Ride rider) will
camp it up table by table to earn extra tips for the cause. $50 per person
general admission includes: Cover, Gratuity, Three course dinner with choice of
entree (salmon, chicken marsala, penne primavera (vegetarian), or Lasagna.) Soda,
iced tea, coffee, Cash bar. $75 VIP includes the above plus Premium show
seating. Complimentary cocktail (and more money raised for SMART Ride). 50/50
Raffle Star Server Tip Challenge. All sales are final. No refunds. Proceeds
benefit The SMART Ride and it’s mission to give back 100% of everything it’s
participants raise to AIDS Service Organizations for those infected, affected
or at risk for HIV and AIDS in Florida. www.thesmartride.org
Friday,
March 10 – SunServe Silver Serve Luncheon –
11:00am – 1:00pm (Second Friday of the Month). ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL. Every Second Friday of the Month. SunServe is a model
501(c)(3) nonprofit social service agency serving the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) community in South Florida. We provide
high quality, compassionate, and progressive care for all, including those in
financial need, minorities, youth, seniors, families, and those with
life-challenging physical or emotional conditions. We also perform numerous
education and outreach projects. Kindly RSVP by calling 954.764.5150 ext. 114.
Friday, March 10 – An Evening with
"LARRY KRAMER" interviewed by KEVIN SESSUMS – 8:00pm. Sunshine Cathedral, Tickets: $25.00
Larry is almost 82, he’s had an organ transplant and we are extremely fortunate
to have this rare opportunity to engage with him. “Kramer’s activism set a
standard that is relevant in today’s political climate.” – Jeff Banning, Board
President. Get your tickets now for Friday’s historic event! http://www.worldaidsmuseum.org/
Saturday,
March 11 – Pride Center Bingo – Second Saturdays of Each
Month. 6:30 p.m. doors open; 7:30 p.m. Pride Center, 2040 N. Dixie Hwy, Wilton
Manors. Main Hall, Schubert Building. Bingo; proceeds benefit The Pride Center.
The cost is $15.00 for the Bingo Package. There will be a concession
stand open and there is a 50/50 raffle. In general about $1100.00 in prizes are
given out. http://www.pridecenterflorida.org/
Sunday,
March 12 – Equality Florida 2017 Miami Gala – 6:00pm.
Nobu Hotel Eden Roc,4525 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140. Save the date
for our Annual Miami Gala where we'll be celebrating Equality Florida's 20th
Anniversary! Our Havana Nights theme will be a fun filled night of friends,
achievement & music. We are so thrilled to be presenting the Voice for
Equality Award to Lisa La Monica from Miami-Dade County Schools and Safe
Schools South Florida, for her decades of work with LGBTQ students. Miami-Dade
School Superintendent, Alberto Carvalho, will be presenting the award to Lisa. www.eqfl.org/miamigala
Wednesday,
March 15 – The Equality Garden Club – The Equality Park Garden
Club meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month except December. It is a Gay
and straight friendly garden club with a variety of plant related events.
Meetings include a guest speaker with a horticultural topic, plant
exchange, raffle table, and refreshments. For more info contact for Chuck
Nicholls at canick@aol.com
Thursday,
March 16 – March 20th, 2017 – 6th Annual Pride Center Cruise 4 Day Cruise
Including Key West & Nassau, Bahamas – We are excited to
announce that The Pride Center and Freedom Travel are once again teaming up to
present the 6th Annual Pride Center Cruise March 16th thru March 20th, 2017
from Fort Lauderdale, FL. These cruises
have been a huge success, raising over $50,000 to benefit The Pride Center's
programs and services. Join us again
this year on the newly renovated Celebrity Summit! RESERVE YOUR CABIN TODAY
WITH A $100 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT TODAY! http://www.bookfreedomtravel.com/2017-pride-center-cruise
Saturday, March 18 – Wilton
Manors Works – 7:00pm. Art Gallery 21 at the Woman’s Club of Wilton Manors,
600 NE 21 Court, Wilton Manors, FL 33305. Wilton Manors Works, an interactive
event that aims to increase awareness of the LGBT work experience. An exhibit
of pictures submitted by Wilton Manors residents will be unveiled at 7 p.m.,
and at 7:30 p.m. there will be a story slam hosted by Michael McKeever, a
Carbonell Award-winning playwright. Photographers of all levels are invited to
submit their photos for “Wilton Manors Works” on or before Tuesday, February
28, 2017. Printed photos may be delivered to City Hall (2020 Wilton Drive) and
marked “Attn: Art Gallery 21.” Digital photos (minimum size of 6x4 at 300 DPI)
may be submitted via email to artgallery21wcwm@gmail.com. The name,
address and phone number of the person submitting the photo must be included.
Saturday,
March 18 – Wilton Manors
Art Expo – Held on the 3rd Saturday of each month – 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
January through March, along the 1.1 mile Wilton Drive, in the Wilton Manors
Art and Entertainment District. A Showcase of local artists, craftsmen,
musicians, and businesses in the Arts & Entertainment District and Dixie
Village. This cultural experience brings a multitude of visitors into our
numerous unique galleries, shops, bars, and restaurants on Wilton Drive and
vicinity. http://www.wmae.org
Sunday,
March 19 – Florida AIDS Walk – 9:30 am pre-event ceremony with Celebrity
Ambassador, Lamman Rucker, star of the hit drama series on OWN, Greenleaf. The
Walk will take place next to Fort Lauderdale Beach starting at South Beach
Park, Sunday March 19th, 2017 timeSouth Beach Park on Fort Lauderdale Beach
(just north of the B Ocean, formerly the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach
Resort). 8:00 am registration opens. 10:00 am walk. HIV/AIDS has been a part of
our world for well over thirty years now, but the HIV Crisis is far from over,
especially in Florida. Your support has never been more vital to the cause than
it is today! Tickets are only $25! So get on board now, team up with your
friends and family and register today. http://floridaaidswalk.org
Friday,
March 24 - Saturday, May 6 – Art Gallery 21 Presents “The Way We Worked” – Noon
to 8 p.m. Art Gallery 21 at the Woman’s Club of Wilton Manors (600 NE 21st Ct.,
Wilton Manors, FL 33305). Art Gallery 21, in partnership with the City of
Wilton Manors, Central Area Neighborhood Association of Wilton Manors, The
Pride Center at Equality Park, Stonewall Museum & Archive and The Humanity
Project, is proud to host the traveling Smithsonian exhibit “The Way We Worked”
from March 24 to May 6. Through rare videos, fascinating interviews and
compelling photos taken over 150 years, viewers will be able to explore how the
opportunities provided by work became central to the American dream. Art
Gallery 21 was selected as a host site through a grant provided by The Florida
Humanities Council and Museums on Main Street, a partnership with Smithsonian
Institution and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The gallery is one
of only eight locations the exhibit will travel to this year, so you won’t want
to miss this moving and powerful display. “The Way We Worked” will be available
for viewing Fridays through Sundays from noon to 8 p.m. http://bit.ly/2ko5Ahl
Sunday, March 26 – Lambda Legal Bonnet House Event – 5:00pm – 7:30pm.
Bonnet House. Join Lambda Legal as we gather nearly 300 of our community
supporters to hear about Lambda Legal’s continuing commitment to its important
work in securing and maintaining full equality for LGBT persons and those
living with HIV. Our annual Fort Lauderdale cocktail event at the unique and
beautiful Bonnet House includes presentation of the community leader award, a
short talk by a Lambda Legal plaintiff about their case and an update on our
strategy, achievements and challenges from our CEO, Rachel Tiven. For more
information, visit www.lambdalegal.org/fortlauderdale
Thursday, March 30 – Sage and Friends Fort
Lauderdale Honoring George Zuber – 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Home of
DC Allen and Ken Flick, 2600 NW 7th Ave. Wilton Manors, FL 33311. Sage is the
Country’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of
lesbian, Gay Bisexual and transgender older adults. To RSVP and buy tickets: https://giveto.sageusa.org/events/2017/sage-friends/fortlauderdale
Friday,
March 31 – HIV/AIDS Seniors Conference – Center for Spiritual Living.SunServe is thrilled to announce the
first ever HIV/AIDS Seniors Conference sponsored by AIDS United! More people
living with HIV/AIDS than ever are becoming seniors. Whether you recently
sero-converted or have been a long-term survivor, an HIV+ senior simply has
different nutritional and medical needs than non-senior individuals living with
HIV/AIDS. SunServe invites community members and professionals to receive
mental, social and physical health information specific to thriving with
HIV/AIDS as a senior. The event will take place at the Center for Spiritual
Living on . Please click here to register for the FREE community track, as well
as the professionals track offering attendess CEU’s, or visit
www.sunserve.org/hivseniors for more information. Please check out our event
page on Facebook too at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1633200066982253/
Monday,
March 27 – SAGE Men's Night Out – 5:30 pm at Tropics Piano Bar and Restaurant.
Every fourth Monday of the month, SAGE men meet at Tropics for cocktails,
dinner and lively conversation. http://www.sagewebsite.org/sage-calendar/
Save
the Date:
April – GFLGLCC
Mixer – 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. TBD.
Join us as Reyka Vodka presents the February Mixer for the GFLGLCC. You'll
enjoy:One Complimentary Reyka Vodka Drink, Cash Bar with 1/2 Priced Drinks,
Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres. Free Self Parking.
http://www.gogayfortlauderdale.com/events/
Thursday,
May 18 – Equality Florida "Florida Council Mixer." – 6:30-8:30
p.m. Location TBA. Private party for EQFL's sponsor level donors
Wednesday, May 18 – GFLGLCC Quarterly Networking
Luncheon – 11:30am - 1:30pm. TBD. Please join us for the
GFLGLCC Quarterly Networking Luncheon, you'll meet new friends, make business
connections and enjoy a wonderful luncheon prepared by the Riverside Hotel.
Luncheon Details: The Riverside Hotel will serve a 3-course lunch, choice of
nonalcoholic beverage, inclusive of tax and gratuity. Cocktails, wine and beer
are available. Reduced Valet: $4. Fees/Admission: GFLGLCC Members: $35
Future-Members: $40. http://www.gogayfortlauderdale.com/events/details/the-cia-presents-the-gflglcc-quarterly-networking-luncheon-05-18-2016-714
Wilton
Manors Art Expo – Held on the 3rd Saturday of each
month – 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. January through March, along the 1.1 mile Wilton
Drive, in the Wilton Manors Art and Entertainment District. A Showcase of local
artists, craftsmen, musicians, and businesses in the Arts & Entertainment
District and Dixie Village. This cultural experience brings a multitude of
visitors into our numerous unique galleries, shops, bars, and restaurants on
Wilton Drive and vicinity. http://www.wmae.org
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