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4 • 11.9.2023 COVER: Major William "Bill" Schultz. Photo courtesy of City of Fort Lauderdale. November 9, 2023 • Volume 1 • Issue 24 2520 N. Dixie Highway • Wilton Manors, FL 33305 OutSFL newspaper is published on a weekly schedule. You should not presume the sexual orientation or gender identity of any featured individuals solely based on their names, appearance, or inclusion within this publication. Any opinions shared within stories, columns, graphics, or letters to the editor should not be assumed to represent the opinions of OutSFL, its Publisher, or its co-founder. Any stories or content, either in print or online, and also including any articles that are featured in conjunction with any media partners, are protected under federal copyright and intellectual property laws, and this ownership is carefully and jealously guarded by this media group. Nothing that is published may be reprinted, either in whole or in part, without first receiving written consent from the Publisher, Jason Parsley. OutSFL is owned by Jason Parsley and Justin Wyse, and is represented legally by Russell Cormican. As a private corporation, OutSFL reserves the right to enforce its own standards regarding the suitability of advertising copy, illustrations, and photographs. Copyright © 2023 J&J Media Group. PUBLISHER Jason Parsley [email protected] CEO Justin Wyse [email protected] EDITORIAL ASSISTANT TO THE EDITOR Kimberly Swan SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR Christiana Lilly ART DIRECTOR Julie Palmer GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Kyle Willis • Craig Tuggle GRAPHIC DESIGN CONSULTANT Brendon Lies ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR Rick Karlin [email protected] COMMUNITY EDITOR John Hayden [email protected] PHOTOGRAPHERS J.R. Davis • Carina Mask COLUMNISTS Brian McNaught • Jesse Monteagudo Sabrina Haake • Fred Fejes • John Porter Kelly Ghweinem, LCSW CST SPECIAL TO OUTSFL Steve Rothaus • J.W. Arnold CORRESPONDENTS John McDonald • Sean Conklin • Deon Jefferson David-Elijah Nahmod • Aurora Dominguez Denise Royal • Mary Rasura • Christian Walden Terri Schlichenmeyer • Gregg Shapiro Kennedy McKinney • Michael Anguille Robert DeDominic • Aaron Kinchen Chris Allan • Tessa Becker PUBLISHING CONSULTANT Pier Angelo SALES & MARKETING For ad placement, call 954-530-4970 SALES MANAGERS Edwin Neimann [email protected] Silvio Carvana [email protected] Cory Livengood [email protected] DISTRIBUTION SERVICES Richie Wilson & Johnathan Rey NATIONAL ADVERTISING CAN’T WAIT FOR PRINT? Rivendell Media 212-242-6863 FOLLOW US ONLINE. OUTSFL.COM AN INTERVIEW WITH BECCA MANCARI ON THEIR NEW ALBUM unreported because of a chasm of distrust between citizens and police. Schultz has plans. “There are many outreach opportunities that we have not been good at [developing]. I want to reintroduce outreach to communities including the Haitian and Caribbean communities.” In October, the department started a Hispanic Officers’ Association. It joins the Black Officers’ Association and the LGBTQ and the LGBTQ Liaison Unit. Currently, the LGBTQ Liaison Unit has 12 members and Schultz wants that to grow to between 25-50. Schultz, a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police, is making sure other officers have experience to deal with hate crimes. “We are going to start sending officers with specific hate crimes training to the scenes of reported hate crime so that we document it correctly. We also want to get the victim services immediately to deal with the trauma they just went through.” Schultz is committed to curbing hate crimes and wants the community to know they are seen, heard and, most importantly, understood. “The crime is going to be fully reported and investigated to the fullest extent.” FORT LAUDERDALE POLICE NAME OUT CHIEF William “Bill” Schultz has more than 23 years of experience in law enforcement, has led innovations in the Fort Lauderdale Police Department (FLPD), and is a proud member of the LGBTQ community. Now he is leading the department. “I’m just so happy to openly represent the LGBTQ community as a chief of police in South Florida,” he said. He officially started the job on Nov. 6. Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis, himself also LGBTQ, says he looks forward to working with Schultz and improving the department. “Bill Schultz has been an integral part of our city’s law enforcement for over two decades, and his dedication and expertise have earned him this well-deserved position,” Trantalis said. “His extensive experience, including various assignments and leadership roles, reflects his unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community.” Schultz has a big job ahead of him. He becomes the fifth person to hold the job in five years. He says his first goal is getting staffed up. “Hopefully in six months, you will find we’ve filled our vacancies. We need to be full staff.” HEADING OFF HATE Hate crimes are on the rise nationally and in Florida. At the moment, anti arab and anti-Semitic hate crimes are fueled by the terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas. There are also hate crimes in other minority communities, especially among trans citizens. Many go unsolved or NEWS HIGHLIGHT John Hayden Major William "Bill" Schultz. Photo courtesy of City of Fort Lauderdale.

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10 • 11.9.2023 LATINOS SALUD AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS B oris Rueda wants a better world and wants to do his part. Now, his dream is getting new support. He is one of the first recipients of the Health and Support Services Pride Scholarship program, funded by Latinos Salud. “The scholarship allows me to keep growing, learning, and evolving in my life and career. It is also an opportunity to find and build community among those who relate to the same life paths and shared experiences,” he said. Scholarships for juniors and seniors are up to $5,000 while freshmen and sophomores are eligible for $2,500. Rueda is in his last year at FIU where he’s studying international relations. “As an immigrant, Latino, and gay man, it is important to embrace those things that make us different but also bring people together, and I think that is what the scholarship represents to me,” he said. Applicants wrote essays on connecting with the community now and in the future. The scholarship program is Latino Photo courtesy of Boris Rueda. Salud’s latest effort to develop culturallycompetent care in South Florida’s Latinx LGBTQ community. Latino Salud’s executive director, Stephen Fallon, hopes that some recipients will return and work on one of their South Florida facilities. But no matter where they end up, Fallon says the world will be a better place. NEWS LOCAL John Hayden GAY CANDIDATES HEADED TO RUNOFFS IN MIAMI-DADE ELECTIONS T wo gay candidates advanced to runoffs in the Miami-Dade elections on Nov. 7. Michael Góngora remains in the running for Miami Beach mayor, and Damian Pardo is one step closer to the District 2 seat on the City of Miami Commission. “Today, we stand on the precipice of a truly transformative moment for our city, and it’s all because of the voters,” said Pardo, a financial adviser and longtime LGBTQ activist. “This election is a testament to the collective power of our shared vision for a better Miami where residents dictate Miami’s future, not City Hall’s special interests or commissioners who are bought and paid for.” In an eight-candidate field, Pardo got 1,872 votes (26%) to finish second behind Sabina Covo, the incumbent commissioner who garnered 2,782 votes (39%). If elected, Pardo would become the first gay man ever elected to the Miami commission. He has the endorsement of the Left: photo via Michael Góngora for Mayor, Facebook. Right: photo via Damian Pardo for City Commission D2, Facebook. LGBTQ Victory Fund and Miami Herald. Across Biscayne Bay — in a four-man field — Steven Meiner, Commissioner in Group 4, led the way with 4,094 votes (30%) to Gongora’s 3,854 votes (28%). The winner replaces outgoing Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber, who is term-limited. The runoff election for both races is set for Nov. 21. NEWS MIAMI John McDonald

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12 • 11.9.2023 Why choose between substance and style when you can have both? The two collide once again at the annual Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style. The event features 12 very stylish men from South Florida stylin’ and profilin’, each for a personal cause. One of this year’s contestants is Alfredo Olvera, a state committeeman for Broward County Democrats and former president of the Dolphin Dems. He will be representing the Pride Center. “The Pride Center does so much for the LGBTQ+ community in Broward County, and this year we are celebrating 30 years of service,” he said. “We provide a welcoming, safe space, an inclusive home to everyone in the LGBTQ+ community and our allies. Our dedication creates a positive impact in the lives of the people we serve. So for me, it is such an honor to have been selected to represent The Pride Center at this event.” Presented by Signature Grand and CAN Community Health, the event raises lots of money for community events. Last year they set the record of $310,000 for 12 organizations. Olvera, who is the Director of the Board at Pride Center as well as a realtor, is always perfectly dressed for every occasion. Whether it’s shorts and a cool shirt for a day of voter registration or a formal gala, his style is always on point. “When it comes to catching my eye in the world of fashion, it’s all about a combination of quality and uniqueness. Clothes and accessories need to tell a story, evoke emotion, and make a statement. I look for pieces that are not just trendy, but also timeless, but most importantly, they need to fit my personality and allow me to express my style.” All 12 men will have a stylist, and Olvera says he won’t know what he’s wearing until a day or two before the event. “All the participants have a unique opportunity to fundraise for the organization they represent. I am standing out by reaching out to all my friends and supporters of The Pride Center to ask them to participate by either buying a ticket to attend the event or a ticket to vote. Ultimately, the organization, and their Man of Style that fundraises the most will be the winner.” The event is Nov. 30, at 6 p.m. at the Galleria Mall in Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are $150 and include valet parking and are available through the participating charities and online at https://rb.gy/w7y2a1. Online voting is $25 per vote. The Man of Style and his respected charity that sells the most tickets and secures the most online votes will be recognized during the event with an additional $1,000 contribution. MAN OF STYLE “THE PRIDE CENTER DOES SO MUCH FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY IN BROWARD COUNTY, AND THIS YEAR WE ARE CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF SERVICE.” - ALFREDO OLVERA DIRECTOR OF THE BOARD AT PRIDE CENTER Photo via Alfredo Olvera, Facebook. NEWS LOCAL John Hayden ALFREDO OLVERA TO REPRESENT THE PRIDE CENTER AT ANNUAL EVENT NOV. 30 and and

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14 • 11.9.2023 SUPPORT OUR JOURNALISM donations to OutSFL can be made here: outsfl.com/donate BELOVED OWNER OF PUB ON THE DRIVE DIES Michael Connell, the owner of Pub On the Drive, has passed away. Friends say he died overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. He suffered a stroke about a month ago, but the news of his death still came as a surprise. Connell appeared to be making a full recovery, and was making plans. The Pub announced the news on social media, saying, “We are at a loss for words and heartbroken. Our beloved Micheal Connell passed away in his sleep unexpectedly last night. He suffered a stroke last month & was still fragile. His close friends and family join us with tears of sadness & heartbreak but with such gratitude for having been able to share in his life. The amazing life of a great man whose legacy of love, compassion, humility, kindness & justice will leave those who knew him touched. Rest Easy Michael.” The news was still spreading through the CONNELL RAN A VERY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS IN THE HEART OF WILTON MANORS. BUT HE BELIEVED THE PUB WAS A COMMUNITY ENTITY, NOT JUST HIS. Photo via Pub on The Drive, Facebook. community on Wednesday afternoon. At The Pub, most of the staff had gone home. The remaining crew carried their burden and carried on, but the sadness was palpable. Plans for memorial services have not been announced. COMMUNITY SERVANT Connell ran a very successful business in the heart of Wilton Manors. But he believed the Pub was a community entity, not just his. He supported drag entertainers through thick and thin, support that was even more important this last year as drag queens were under attack by Florida lawmakers. He was always striving to exceed community expectations. The Pub’s kitchen and menu has expanded over the years and, last month, the patio, known as Pride Hub, opened. Connell believed these do more than improve the restaurant, they improve the community. The Hazelhurst, GA native and was married to James Walker. The two liked to spend summer in Chicago and warm winters in South Florida. Walker posted a video of Wednesday’s sunrise, saying, “This morning the glorious miraculous sunrise is without Mike’s physical presence. The sunrise this morning is symbolic of the beautiful horizon he too sees on the other shore.” Friends consoled each other on social media. His longtime friend, Lawrence Michael Giuffrida, said, “I had the privilege to know Mike for many decades. He was a wonderful man. My heart goes out to his husband Jim Walker and to his work family at The Pub. May he rest in peace.” IN MEMORIAM John Hayden

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16 • 11.9.2023 SUPPORT OUR JOURNALISM donations to OutSFL can be made here: outsfl.com/donate OUR PAGES YOUR VOICE Send us your letters [email protected] CAN’T WAIT FOR PRINT? FOLLOW US ONLINE. OUTSFL.COM PRIORITIZING INTIMACY DURING THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY SEASON AS CO-OWNERS OF A BOUTIQUE, MY PARTNER AND I FIND THE HOLIDAY SEASON OVERWHELMINGLY BUSY. WE’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR BUSINESS, BUT THE INCREASED WORKLOAD TAKES A TOLL ON THE TIME WE HAVE FOR EACH OTHER, OFTEN LEAVING US FEELING MORE LIKE BUSINESS PARTNERS THAN LIFE PARTNERS. HOW CAN WE BALANCE THE SEASONAL RUSH WITH MAINTAINING THE INTIMACY AND CONNECTION IN OUR RELATIONSHIP? The holiday season on its own can be filled with non-stop activities and taking care of other people but then adding in a demanding job or owning a business together, it can definitely feel overwhelming. The scenario you’re facing is a common plight for entrepreneurial couples, especially during the holiday season when business demands can overshadow personal connections. I see this in my practice among entrepreneurs but also among couples that work 9-5 jobs and are juggling a lot of personal demands. It’s crucial to remember that the health of your relationship can significantly impact the health of your business. Here are some strategies to help you get through this holiday season while feeling engaged and connected to your partner. The first step is to acknowledge that your relationship is the cornerstone of your business/life. Without a strong partnership, the business or family could suffer. It can be helpful to schedule regular check-ins with each other, not about work, but about how you’re feeling and what you need from each other emotionally. These moments of vulnerability can strengthen your bond. Second, establish clear work-life boundaries. Decide on a time when the workday ends, and personal time begins. This might mean turning off business phones or stepping away from the work area if you work from home. Boundaries help in compartmentalizing your roles as business partners and life partners. Next, take the time to celebrate your business achievements together. Whether it’s hitting a sales target or receiving positive customer feedback, acknowledging these Photo via Unsplash. Kelly Ghweinem, LCSW CST VIEWPOINTS OPINION Kelly Ghweinem, LCSW CST is a queer-affirming therapist & business owner who champions the LGBTQ+ community through activism & advocacy utilizing a queer, feminist, anti-racist lens. A University at Buffalo graduate, Kelly came to Fort Lauderdale in 2022. Visit velvetcollective.org. Contact Kelly at [email protected]. moments can remind you of the success you’re building together, beyond just the financial aspect. If you don’t own a business together, use this same principle to celebrate each other’s achievements at work or in life. Maybe you or your partner hit an important achievement in their hobby or they finally solved a problem they have been working on for a while. Take the time to acknowledge it and celebrate it, even if it feels insignificant. Find small ways to integrate shared, non-work-related activities into your daily routine. It could be as simple as a morning walk, preparing a meal together, or setting aside time in the evening to unwind and talk about your day. This intentional time is incredibly important for maintaining connection. It’s important to remember that the holiday season won’t last forever, and to plan for downtime afterward. Book a weekend getaway or a staycation where the focus is on resting and enjoying each other’s company without the interruption of work or other obligations. It’s also important to support each other’s need for individual space and self-care. Encourage your partner to engage in activities that rejuvenate them, and ensure you do the same. This individual growth contributes to a healthier, more balanced relationship. The holiday season is indeed a test of balance and resilience for couples. By implementing some of these strategies, you can ensure that your relationship not only survives the holiday rush but also comes out stronger. Remember, the life your building is a testament to your partnership. QUEERLY BELOVED

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18 • 11.9.2023 WITNESS INTIMIDATION IS NOT FREE SPEECH During Donald Trump’s first impeachment over his attempt to extort Ukraine funding until President Zelensky “found” dirt on Joe Biden, Trump threatened the source of information about the incident. Trump said in a speech that whoever had leaked the information about his discussion with Zelensky was like a spy, and that “in the old days” spies were “dealt with differently.” Threatening someone who dared to spill was attempted intimidation, plain to see, a pattern Trump continued throughout his term, and after he lost the presidency. Last week, he publicly signaled to a pending key witness in the election interference case, former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, leading Judge Chutkan to re-impose her gag order. Until it was stayed again by the Court of appeals, Trump was barred anew from targeting court staff and witnesses, which he claims violates his First Amendment rights. Trump, who prefers to fight his legal battles in the more easily manipulated court of public opinion, called Chutkan’s gag order “another partisan knife stuck in the heart of our Democracy by Crooked Joe Biden, who was granted the right to muzzle his political opponent…” Appellate argument on the gag order is set for Nov. 20. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS OF FREE SPEECH IN JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Courts have long been expected to protect their proceedings from outside interference in order to ensure a fair trial. In 1946, before social media, SCOTUS warned against “trial by newspaper” eroding jurors’ impartiality with an “undertow of extraneous influence.” Although Trump is using his criminal indictments to politically fundraise, with the ultimate legal strategy of pardoning himself (or making the rule of law irrelevant) if he is re-elected, legal trials are not like elections to be won through the use of public media and extraneous statements. Litigants are often prohibited from making public statements about a pending case because their statements can influence potential jurors. Statements that present a threat, incite violence, or solicit criminal acts are outside the protection of the First Amendment, whether they are connected to a legal proceeding or not. Although Trump has not been charged with inciting the J6 violence at the capital, his “fight like hell, or Photo via Adobe. you’re not going to have a country anymore” speech on the ellipse walked right up to the line of incitement, a line he continually taunts to encourage political violence. Finally, public speech meant to intimidate witnesses or influence their testimony is not protected by the First Amendment either. Under federal law at 18 U.S. Code § 1512, whoever uses the threat of physical force with intent to influence a witness’ testimony in an official proceeding can be imprisoned up to 20 years. Although threats are conveyed through “speech,” the First Amendment yields here because attempted witness intimidation is attempted obstruction of justice. TRUMP’S MARK MEADOWS POST CROSSED THE LINE After learning that Meadows was granted immunity in the election interference case, Trump posted: I don’t think Mark Meadows would lie about the Rigged and Stollen (sic) 2020 Presidential Election merely for getting IMMUNITY [but]… after being hounded like a dog for three years, told you’ll be going to jail for the rest of your life, your money and your family will be forever gone … If you say BAD THINGS about that terrible “MONSTER,” DONALD J. TRUMP, we won’t put you in prison, you can keep your family and your wealth, and, perhaps, if you can make up some really horrible “STUFF” [about] him, we may very well erect a statue of you... Some people would make that deal, but they are weaklings and cowards, and so bad for the future of our Failing Nation. I don’t think that Mark Meadows is one of them, but who really knows? Trump, who previously referred to Meadows as a “great chief of staff” now fears him, and is hedging his bets. His post simultaneously discredits Meadow’s expected testimony, suggests Meadows will lie, invites Meadows to remain in Trump’s good graces, and disparages witnesses who testify against him as “weaklings, cowards” and enemies of the nation. Judge Chutkan saw Trump’s post as a clear VIEWPOINTS OPINION Sabrina Haake THE HAAKE TAKE Read more from Sabrina Haake is a 25-year litigator specializing in 1st this author here and 14th Amendment defense. Her columns also appear in Chicago Tribune, Salon, State Affairs, and Howey Politics. She and her wife split their time between South Florida and Chicago. Follow her on Substack. attempt to influence Meadows while proving the necessity of her gag order in the first place. TRUMP’S PAST STATEMENTS HAVE LED TO THREATS AND HARASSMENT Prior to the Meadows post, Judge Chutkan heard undisputed testimony that Trump’s public statements had led to threats and harassment against people, which Trump’s counsel called “totally irrelevant.” There’s nothing more relevant to a witness than his life, and there’s nothing more important to the administration of justice than witnesses unafraid to speak. Although political speech is the most carefully protected speech under centuries of constitutional interpretation, ultimately, the First Amendment yields because justice under the rule of law is far more important than politics. 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20 • 11.9.2023 LOVE VS. PRIVILEGE Normally, when corresponding with someone new, I’ll sign off, “With best wishes.” The second e-mail is signed “With warm regards.” The third exchange moves to “With warmest regards,” and finally, I write, “Love, Brian.” This shakes some people up because the word “love” represents so many feelings, from “I like you a lot,” to “We’re at a very intimate level.” My friend Hayley Evans, with whom I do a bimonthly podcast, said she now uses the word “privilege” rather than “love.” It’s a privilege to have you read this post. I don’t love you for doing so, but I’m very grateful for your time and attention. Ray has heard me tell him “I love you” every day for over 47 years, but the meaning might not always be the same. What I have tried to communicate more recently is how much I admire and appreciate all that he is and has done. “You’re an amazingly talented man.” “Ray can do anything, from electrical to plumbing.” “Thank you for handling the finances. I always know I can forward anything to you, and you’ll handle it.” What I really want Ray to know is what a great privilege it has been, and is, to have him as my mate for most of my life. What an extraordinary gift that is. Ray gets just one spin of the wheel, and he’s put all of his chips on me. Yes, that’s deep, abiding love, but it’s also an amazing privilege. My dear friend, Sister Jeannine Gramick, co-founder of New Ways Ministry, a group focused on Catholics who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, just recently had a private audience with Pope Francis. She was in Rome for a Synod where the church is getting input from a variety of sources on such issues as the ordination of women, a married priesthood, and blessing gay unions. I wrote to Jeannine that it was a privilege for her to meet the pope, and to feel his support, but it was also a privilege for the pope to spend time with Sr. Jeannine. Jeannine and I started our ministry to straight and gay people about 50 years ago. She did so within the church, and I did so outside the guardrails of Rome. She’s a straight nun who used to teach college math. After meeting gay Catholic people and hearing their stories, she changed her life focus, and, as a result, was forced out of her religious order. But the Sisters of Loretto welcomed her. Pope Benedict XVI banned her from speaking in any Catholic facility, and she received hate mail and threats. Yet, she persevered. She’s a hero of our movement, and the pope was privileged to meet her. Jeannine might have told Pope Francis “I love you,” but they each might have interpreted the word differently. To say, though, “It’s a great privilege meeting you,” is quite clear in its meaning. My life is a privilege. CULTURE OPINION Brian McNaught THE WISE SNOWY OWL Photo via Unsplash. Read more from Brian McNaught has been an author and educator this author here on LGBTQ issues since 1974. Former Congressman Barney Frank said of Brian, “No one has done a better job of chronicling what it’s like to grow up gay.” www.brian-mcnaught.com.

11.9.2023 • 21 Plan Your Adventure at VisitLauderdale.com/lgbt Welcome Discover a beach playground unlike any other in Florida’s LGBT+ capital, from cosmopolitan wining and dining at rooftop bars to the revelry of Wilton Manors. As one of the world’s most progressive and inclusive destinations, Greater Fort Lauderdale’s welcoming vibe is legendary. And we can’t wait to welcome you. friends and lovers

22 • 11.9.2023 Rick Karlin is OUTSFL’s food editor, but the views and opinions he expresses in his columns are solely his own and do not represent the official viewpoint of OUTSFL. Have a culinary tip to share? Email Rick at [email protected]. CULTURE FOOD THE GOLDEN GIRLS KITCHEN COMES HOME TO MIAMI Photo via bucketlisters.com. GOLDEN GIRLS POP-UP KITCHEN 350 NW 24TH ST., MIAMI BUCKETLISTERS.COM Picture it, Miami 2023! The Golden Girls Kitchen, a dining experience based on the popular television series, has opened as a pop-up restaurant in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood. The Golden Girls Kitchen whisks guests the moment they walk through the doors into the world of this endearing fan favorite. The experience jet sets fans back to the 1980s, transporting them into the world of their favorite golden girls. The restaurant, inspired by the iconic show, comes to Miami after experiencing massive success as a popup experience in Beverly Hills, New York City, San Francisco, and Chicago. The Golden Girls Kitchen is a fast-casual restaurant with an emphasis on (you guessed it) desserts. Every ticket purchase includes a reserved seat, a guaranteed window of time to dine, a choice of entree, and, of course, cheesecake, all served by a lovable Shady Pines waiter. The menu invites guests to nosh on the likes of Sophia’s Lasagna Al Forno, plus other menu items such as The Lanai: a Cuban sandwich, Blanche’s Georgiastyle cookie, and the bacon lettuce potato sandwich, with many vegetarian and vegan options. Perhaps most importantly, there will be cheesecake in a variety of flavors. If you want to upgrade your dessert, try the Spierheoven Krispies, which includes strawberry cheesecake and chocolate ice cream. A drag brunch featuring top local performers will also be featured. Additionally, the pop-up will come complete with a variety of iconic photo moments for fans to play in the world of Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia. Cozy up to the kitchen table, grab some sun on the lanai, or step into Blanche’s boudoir (Why not? Everyone else has!). Take a spin through Shady Pines on your way to the gift shop, no layover in St. Olaf required, featuring a range of brand-new Golden Girls merchandise. The concept is the brainchild of Bucket Listers, the fast-growing brand behind the popular Miami Bucket List known for nostalgic pop-up phenomena such as Saved by the Max, Good Burger, The Malibu Barbie Café, and The Family Guy Rick Karlin HOT DISH HENRY’S SANDWICH STATION permanently closed its doors. It was an immediate hit soon after opening in Flagler Village in 2017. Then in 2021, without fanfare or explanation, the entire Flagler Village neighborhood was sold. In Sept. 2022, Henry’s relocated to the city’s Sistrunk Marketplace food hall across the street and sales dropped dramatically. Last month the restaurant closed without notice, and its website, Facebook, and Instagram pages were abruptly taken down. The restaurant’s owner Marc Falsetto said that poor sales didn’t justify keeping the operation open, although he said he may reopen at another location. POMPANO BEACH GREEN MARKET will re-open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 11. The market will take place the second Saturday of the following month, starting Dec. 9 through the end of the year. In 2024, it will expand to the second and fourth Saturday of each month through April 27 at Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W Atlantic Blvd. MORIKAMI GARDENS AND MUSEUM will offer tea ceremony classes on Sundays, Dec. 3, and Dec.17. Beginners' classes will be held from 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., intermediate level from 1-3 p.m. The cost is $55 for Morikami members and $60 for others. Advance registration is required at morikami.org. Experience. Tickets for the restaurant are $34 for a standard meal, plus a 20% gratuity added to the check, Tables may be booked for groups of 2-8. Larger parties should contact the organizers for accommodation. There are also late-night adult-only events with cocktails. Tickets are available at BucketListers.com. SIDE DISH

11.9.2023 • 23 CONGREGATION ETZ CHAIM 2038 N. Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors (Pride Center Building B) 954-564-9232 | etzchaimflorida.org [email protected] Friday Night Shabbat Service 8p.m. HOLY ANGELS CATHOLIC COMMUNITY 1436 NE 26th St, Wilton Manors 954-633-2987 - HolyAngelsFL.net Sunday Mass at 11AM ST. NICHOLAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1111 E. Sample Road, Pompano Beach 954-942-5887 | StNicholasFL.org Sunday Service 9:30AM STS FRANCIS AND CLARE CHURCH 2300 NW 9th Ave. (Powerline Rd.) WIlton Manors 954-731-8173 | stsfrancisandclare.org Sunday: 10:30 AM. Watch LIVE @ facebook.com/stsfrancisandclare SPIRITUALITY LISTINGS PLEASE CHECK EACH LOCATION'S SOCIAL MEDIA FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION REGARDING DATES, IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE FOR SERVICES, OR OPTIONS FOR VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE. SPIRITSONG CHURCH 2038 N Dixie HWY, Wilton Manors (in the Pride Center Auditorium) 954.533.9205 | cohss.org Sundays 10A | Wednesdays 7P UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF BOCA RATON 2601 St Andrews Blvd. in Boca Raton (just off Glades Rd., next to University Woodlands Park) (561) 482-2001 | www.uufbr.org Sunday service at 10:30 AM Eastern. Zoom Meeting ID: 914 8201 7108 Passcode: 952914 “Love without judgement” A home for your spirit. Holy Angels National Catholic Church 1436 NE 26th Street Wilton Manors. 33305 Facebook.com/HolyAngelsFL www.HolyAngelsFL.org 954-633-2987 Mass Schedule: Sabado 6:00 PM misa en español • Sunday Mass at 11 AM in English • All are welcome! Join us for masked, socially distanced in person worship. 11 AM Sundays. Services also LIVE-streamed on Facebook Donate Your Car and posted on website for safe at home viewing. Imagine the Di erence You Can Make • Every donated vehicle will be properly recycled, reducing waste and harmful emissions. • Vehicle donations are fully tax-deductible and the proceeds help provide services to help the blind and visually impaired. Help Prevent Blindness Get A Vision Screening Annually FREE TOWING & TAX DEDUCTIBLE When you donate your car, you’ll receive: Donate Your Car • Every donated vehicle will be properly recycled, reducing waste and harmful emissions. FREE • Vehicle donations are fully tax-deductible and Call 1-855-758-0975 ✔ a $200 restaurant voucher ✔ a 2-night, 3-day hotel stay at one of 50 locations WONDERING WHERE YOU FIT IN? Holy Grill Mobile Feeding Ministry BINGO! Sundays 2pm Thursdays 1pm z 924 N. Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 owned & operated by J.A. Astaphan MD Seventeen Years Serving the CommUNITY • BOTOX® / DYSPORT® • SCULPTRA® • RADIESSE® /RESTYLANE® / JUVEDERM® / VOLUMA® / KYBELLA • PLASMA PEN SKIN TIGHTENING • PRP HAIR RESTORATION Follow us on INSTAGRAM @SILKLASERAESTHETICS DYSPORT FOR MEN BE SMOOTH AND LINE FREE IN 2023 $75 off 100 units or more injected. B12 ENERGY SHOT $20 954.462.7455 www.thesilklasercentre.com

24 • 11.9.2023 MEN WHO DANCE, MEN WHO SING, MEN WHO DRESS AS WOMEN AND… MEN WHO DANCE returns to the Amaturo stage at The Broward Center on Nov. 25 and 26 with a line-up of dancers from around the globe. The dance event delves into the exploration of gender roles against the backdrop of social, cultural, geographic, political, and religious stereotypes, labels, and psyche. An explosion of artistic expression meant to celebrate, challenge, deconstruct, and redefine concepts and notions of “masculinity.” Against the backdrop of unforgettable displays of bravura and thoughtprovoking choreography, local, national, and international dance companies and individual artists will present an exhilarating repertoire of myriad themes and genres. In addition to guest artists from around the globe, previous and returning South Florida artists include Miami City Ballet, Dance NOW! Miami, Cuban Classical Ballet, Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami, Tango Out, RTW Dance, Arts Ballet Theatre, Florida Grand Opera, New Canon Chamber Collective, and South Florida’s newest contemporary company, Syncopate Collective. Renowned choreographer/dancer/filmmaker Pontus Lidberg returns with the American premiere of “On the Nature of Rabbits.” Tickets for Men Who Dance are $25 to $45, student and senior tickets are $25 and are on sale now at the Broward Center for Performing Arts, and online at browardcenter.org/events/detail/ men-who-dance-2023. Join the SOUTH FLORIDA GAY MEN’S CHORUS for its traditional South Florida concert this holiday season and hear classics such as “Hark The Herald Angels Sing,” “Silver Bells,” and “We Wish You A Merry Christmas.” The entertainment will also feature the world premiere of “Don’t Say Gay,” a jaunty yet robust show-stopping number crafted exclusively for GMCSF by gifted composer David Volpe. The song was commissioned by the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida, with support from the Svane Family Foundation. The concert will feature two performances, Dec, 13, at Hard Rock Live and Dec. 16 at Sunshine Cathedral Center. The art scene comes to life as PRIDE Rick Karlin "Men Who Dance". Photo by Alvar Fañez. TO-DO LIST [email protected] Compiled by Rick Karlin [email protected] MIAMI SPICE & FRESH FISH The Golden Girls Kitchen pop-up opens today and runs to the end of the year in Wynwood. While you’re in Miami, catch Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, and Ricky Martin at the Kaseya Center. On the home front, The Pub features Velvet Lenore’s “Boylesque” show and a $15 fried fish special. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 DRAG & HOUSE MUSIC Pride Corner Art & Frame proudly presents “The Art of Drag,” celebrating the rich history, beauty, and rights of drag queen entertainers. Then head over to No Manors where DJ Cam plays house music from 7 p.m.-2 a.m. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 VANITY THY NAME IS MELORA Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival screens “Golden Vanity” at Cinema Paradiso in Hollywood. In a stellar performance, Melora Hardin (who will be at the screening) plays a 1960s movie queen who comes unhinged at an awards show. It’s a biting, bitchy, showcase for the popular actress. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 MORE THEATAH, DAHLINGS, AND FOOD TOO Plays of Wilton hosts Adam Sank’s “Bad Dates” at The Foundry. We’ve all had them, Adam Sank makes them hilarious. “The Knightly Quest” is a bizarre Tennessee Williams novella adapted for the stage about a vampire and his cast of Ken dolls. I did say bizarre, didn’t I? One night only at Bona Italian Restaurant. Dinner starts at 5 p.m., the performance at 7 p.m. For those more interested in eating, Taste of the Island takes place at Richardson Park. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13 STRONG WOMEN Broward Center’s Broadway in Fort Lauderdale opens “Funny Girl”, running through Nov. 26. Meanwhile, the Bishop SF Makalani-MaHee Transgender Equality Awards at The Manor, celebrates South Florida community advocates, organizations, and healthcare providers nominated by the community for their dedicated work to advance transgender equality. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 THEATAH, DAHLING! Entr’Acte Theatrix opens “Little Shop of Horrors,” playing through Nov. 19, at the Skaff Center in West Palm Beach and Kravis’ On Broadway series opens “Chicago” for a four-day run. Meanwhile, at Hunters, “AirOtic Soirée” wards off the chill with a hot holiday-themed show. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9 DEAL ME IN! Tap That Ash hosts a Texas Hold ‘em game tonight. Cigars, whiskey, and poker! Can it get more butch? WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 ENTERTAINMENT CULTURE CORNER Culture Corner highlights some of the arts and culture events that will soon be taking place in South Florida. For current events, see our To Do List to the left. CORNER ART & FRAME PRESENTS “THE ART OF DRAG” opening on Nov. 11. The event celebrates and supports the rich history, beauty, and rights of drag queen entertainers through diverse artistic expressions. Curated by Tedd Davis & Scot Jeffries with artworks by over 30 talented artists, it showcases various media, each a vibrant tribute to the indomitable spirit of drag culture. Ten percent of the proceeds from art sales will be dedicated to supporting the Imperial Sun Court of All Florida, an organization deeply involved in important initiatives supporting the LGBTQ+ community. THE KNIGHTLY QUEST was a smash hit at Provincetown’s Tennessee Williams Theater Festival. It comes to Wilton Manors for one night only on Nov. 13, at Bona Italian Restaurant. The one-man play is about a gay vampire who escapes from an American police state in a getaway spaceship. This very unusual story by Tennessee Williams was adapted for the stage, with Barbie and Ken dolls, by Fred Abrahamse and Marcel Meyer. Cash bar and food available for purchase. Dinner starts at 5 p.m., the performance begins at 7 p.m. On Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28, PLAYS ON WILTON TELETHON will feature six hours of non-stop entertainment, with new acts debuting every 15 minutes, from 2-8 p.m. at The Foundry in Wilton Manors. The event is free, and no tickets are required. Patrons can stop in at any time or view it streamed live on YouTube and Facebook. There will be a phone bank to give donations over the phone. Donations can also be made online and at the telethon.

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26 • 11.9.2023 THE PLAY’S THE THING FOR PLAYWRIGHT DAN CLANCY T heatergoers in South Florida, New York, and across the globe, for that matter, know how fortunate we are to have playwright Dan Clancy in our midst. His play, “The Timekeepers,” took home multiple Carbonell Awards in 2013. Clancy’s play “Middletown,” with its revolving cast of stage and screen stars, has been delighting audiences for years. “108 Waverly,” with book and lyrics by Clancy and music by Lynn Portas, runs through Dec. 10 at Plays of Wilton at The Foundry. Directed by Bruce Linser, “108 Waverly” is a musical about two male couples, Brian (Jonrich Cook) and Matthew (Dylan Knight Weaver) in 1928, and Robby (Tim Canali) and Lee (Jong Sang Rheu) in 1998, navigating gay life in the same West Village apartment, 70 years apart. Dan was kind enough to make time for an interview in November 2023. Photo courtesy of George Wentzler. ENTERTAINMENT THEATER Gregg Shapiro AN ALPINE SYMPHONY NOV 17 – 18 at Adrienne Arsht Center DENÈVE with members of the New World Symphony Tickets at arshtcenter.org BF23-AD-An Alpine Symphony-OUT South Florida-10x5.3.indd 1 10/27/23 12:01 PM GREGG SHAPIRO: What is the significance of the address 108 Waverly? DAN CLANCY: When I started writing the piece, I knew I wanted the setting to be in Greenwich Village where I lived for 30 years. I chose “Waverly” for two reasons: Julius’, which is one of the oldest, if not the oldest gay bar in New York, is on Waverly Place; the second reason is that “Waverly” is very easy to rhyme with. GS: When was the first production? DC: The first production was in Queens Theatre in the Park in 2001. GS: How many productions have there been? DC: “108 Waverly” has had five productions: Queens Theatre in the Park, Palm Springs, Chicago, the New York City Gay Fest, and Tel Aviv. GS: The year 1928 was 95 years ago and 1998 was 25 years ago. What was your intention for setting “108 Waverly” during those years? DC: I selected 1928 because there are several books written about gay life in the 1920s, and I used them as references. I also wanted it to take place before the Crash of 1929. I chose 1998 because I began writing the piece then, and also because the “cocktail” that finally had an effect on fighting HIV was approved in 1997 - and this figures into the story of the 1998 couple. GS: Did you always envision “108 Waverly” as a musical? DC: Lynn Portas and I were looking for a new project. When I mentioned the idea of this play, she was excited about composing music from two different time periods. GS: What makes Lynn Portas a good collaborator? DC: Lynn is a brilliant composer. We met when teaching at the same school more than thirty years ago. I have no musical talent - non-singer. I write the lyrics and she sets them to music, and so makes them memorable.

11.9.2023 • 27 4DEC 5DEC POPS HOLIDAY Holidays with The Symphony Symphony of the Americas Pablo Mielgo Artistic Director & Principal Conductor sota.org Get Tickets See you at the Symphony! Broward Center for the Performing Arts

28 • 11.9.2023 A ward-winning cartoonist and graphic novelist Roz Chast has a knack for putting a smile on people’s faces in record time. Her cartoons in The New Yorker, which have been delighting readers of the magazine for 45 years, are as distinctive as they are memorable. Her numerous books, including 2014’s National Book Critics Circle Award and Kirkus Prizewinning “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?” should be on everyone’s bookshelves, if they aren’t already. Chast’s new book, the wonderful “I Must Be Dreaming” (Bloomsbury, 2023), is as dreamy as the title suggests. Dedicated “to the Dream District of our brains,” Chast shares her own dreams – recurring, lucid, cartoon-idea, and body horror, among others – giving us plenty to ponder, and often, laugh about. Roz generously made time for an interview about the book. GREGG SHAPIRO: In the introduction to your new book, “I Must Be Dreaming,” you write “According to many people, dreams as a conversational topic should be avoided, along with aches and pains. Only shrinks are interested, and maybe not even them.” ROZ CHAST: I’ve never felt that way. I think dreams are interesting. Telling people your dreams, as it is with any kind of thing that people talk about endlessly as if somebody’s monologuing, then it’s very boring. But dreams, as a topic, I think are very interesting and I always have felt that way. GS: How much did the pandemic affect your dreams, if at all? RC: I think there are certain aspects of the pandemic, especially the pre-vaccination part, that are a little bit blurry. Maybe it’s because it creeps me out so much to think about it. I had pandemic dreams, for sure, where I would be walking into a store and I would be the only person not wearing a mask or I would be wearing a mask, but nobody else would be wearing one. Stuff like that. Things that had never really come up in my life before. GS: How much, if any, of “I Must Be Dreaming,” was written during the pandemic? RC: I started making cartoons about the dreams before the pandemic. Then I just continued to do it. I kept a dream journal, and I picked out my favorite ones. Some of it was during the pandemic and some of it…I mean, the end of the pandemic…when did it actually end? Did it end when we got vaccinated? Did it end in 2022? I got COVID in 2022, but it was you know very mild. It was the omicron variant, I think. But there are still people who are getting it. There was an uptick recently. We know when it started, but when did it really end? It hasn’t really ended. DREAM COME TRUE Author Roz Chast at the 2007 Texas Book Festival in Austin, Texas, United States. Credit: Larry D. Moore, Wikimedia Commons. ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS Gregg Shapiro AN INTERVIEW WITH ROZ CHAST READ THE REST OF THE INTERVIEW ON OUTSFL.COM. SUPPORT OUR JOURNALISM donations to OutSFL can be made here: outsfl.com/donate

11.9.2023 • 29 Cruising Through ‘The Change’ BRAND NEW SEQUEL! GFOUR PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS Nov 1-5: Davie, FL Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center Tickets: MiniaciPAC.com Nov 7-12: Aventura, FL Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Tickets: AventuraCenter.org BY PHONE Ticketmaster (954) 462-0222 IN-PERSON Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office GROUPS 10+ Group Sales (954) 660-6307 I nterested in mythology and religion? Then check out “Gods and Mortals” by J. D. Netto. WHAT WAS YOUR INSPIRATION BEHIND YOUR MOST RECENT BOOK? I’ve always been enamored by mythology and religion. The idea that Lucifer had a secret romance with the Creator and a lost gay son sparked an entire universe in my head; a world riddled with gods and magic. I wanted the outcast and misfit to be the hero meant to destroy all the gods so a new reign can be established. WHAT DOES “READING RAINBOW” MEAN TO YOU? Take pride in who you are, who and what you love, and the stories that make you you. It’s about stories sparking important conversations—narratives bound to change the course of the future. WHY DO YOU FEEL REPRESENTATION OF A VARIETY OF PEOPLE IS SO IMPORTANT WHEN IT COMES TO WRITING BOOKS? Seeing is believing. ‘GODS AND MORTALS’ ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS Aurora Dominguez THE READING RAINBOW TELL US A LITTLE MORE ABOUT THE BOOK AND WHY YOU DECIDED TO WRITE IT. When growing, we are inspired by narratives pegged as unchangeable. As we grow up, we realize that there are two certain things in life: everything changes, and everything dies. With that in mind, I set out to write a series that mirrored such truth. WHAT CAN FANS EXPECT FROM YOUR BOOK? Lots of turns, smut, twists, and beautiful moments that might just inspire readers to share a few tears. WHAT’S UP NEXT FOR YOU IN THE BOOKISH WORLD? Henderbell 2! I am also writing a gay Christmas rom-com, which I am absolutely in love with. J. D. Netto. Photo via jdnetto.com. Photo via jdnetto.com.

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