The Movie & the play, ” Corpus Christi” is coming Fri, Oct 19th to MCC Tampa. A benefit for MCC & the Metro Wellness and Community Center. Corpus Christi is a passion play by St. Pete born gay playwright Terrence McNally dramatizing the story of Jesus and the Apostles. Written in 1997 and first staged in New York in 1998, it depicts Jesus and the Apostles as gay men living in modern-day Texas. It utilizes modern devices like television with anachronisms like Roman occupation. Judas betrays Jesus because of sexual jealousy. Jesus administers gay marriage between two apostles.
I am writing to you to announce a two-day event coming to Tampa Bay called “Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption”, on October 19 & 20, 2012. Please see attached press release for compete details.
Corpus Christi, written by Terrence McNally, is a retelling of the passion story with a Jesus like character portrayed as a gay man growing up in the 1950’s, in Corpus Christi, Texas. It does not set out to blaspheme or put down the bible. It casts Jesus as a man who is at odds with himself, but overcomes those odds and in learning to love himself he is able to love all men, including his enemies.
In a feature documentary, anti-gay religious groups meet “the gay Jesus play.” The film follows the troupe, playwright, and audiences across the U.S. and around the world, on a 5-year journey of Terrence McNally’s passion play, where voices of protest and support collide on one of the central issues facing the LGBT community – religion based bias. Challenging issues of civil rights, marriage equality and separation of church and state, this production has become a remarkable vehicle of positive change for a community struggling to find its voice. Meanwhile, the company of actors finds itself on a journey that would forever change their lives.
Location: Metropolitan Community Church of Tampa
October 19, 7:30 pm – Preview screening of Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption, follow by a Community Forum
October 20, 8:00 pm – Live theatrical presentation of the play, Corpus Christi
Proceeds will benefit the I Am Love Campaign, Metro Wellness and Community Centers and MCC Tampa.
Kathie Michael, Fundraising and Events Specialist
Metro Wellness and Community Centers
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Halloween GaYBOR Style
The Annual All Hallows Ball invites are out and this year 6,000 potential crazy over-the top revelers in costumes will be partying in downtown then heading to GaYBOR/ Ybor City for the outrageous & newly changed Guavaween ” Musical “ event. Florida’s largest Private Gay Party “The All Hallows Ball” is at the Tampa Convention Center coinciding with the Annual Ybor “Gauava” Halloween Night Fest October 27th.. Ybor’s Trolley car passenger exists that night will be ….very whimsical & colorful.
This year there isn’t a gate cover charge nor will there be a fenced in area or the traditional Mama Guava Parade! There will be clubs with a multiple wristband entry for $30.00.
The GaYBOR clubs, restaurants and bars will all be having great “Guava” events. Costume contests, bands, special VJ/DJ’s playing in clubs, and the Ybor streets will be totally bizarre. Definitely a great time to party in GaYBOR/ Ybor City.
If you answered yes to this question…. There is a good chance your photo is on www.MCFilm.co Simply go to the web site and click on photos then your favored location.
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People R Talking
We noticed an ad sent to us about a change with a hotel chain in New Port Richey. It was changing to becoming a new destiny “gay resort.” We didn’t know how to take the pictures that they had sent to us and the”ad”??? The Quality Inn in New Port Ritchy. In the ad they criticized the old Suncoast Resort Hotel & the Flamingo Hotel in St. Pete!?!?!?? Strategists, economists, political thinkers and researchers are still putting figures together in regards to the RNC economic impact for Tampa Bay last month. It looks like we had very high accolades in friendliness and in hotel stays for August which is usually dismal! But where did they eat at? Speaking of great places to eat, the Laughing Cat Restaurant has started its fall buffet. More variety of fish dishes, salads and other new menu items for the weekday spread. Open 11-2 PM Monday – Friday.
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NEW at The MC FILM Store
A lot of new GaYBOR shirts have arrived. GaYBOR University, GaYBOR Cocks and Homophobic Gay Chicken T-shirts. Also introducing Mr Leather Clothing line of leather goods. Chaps, shorts, jocks, kilts and shirts. Stop in and check the new wears out! 30% OFF a large selection of shirts.
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Gay, ND Football & Kissing?
I went to a college in North Dakota and I really was taken back by the this weeks college football story. First it involves 3 things that I enjoy! Being gay,college football and a good kiss! Well, here goes last weeks event.
Jamie Kuntz, a gay 18 year old freshman on a football scholarship at ND State College of Sciences in Wahpeton, ND, the border town between ND & Minnesota, was kicked off the college football team.
He was at the football game but on injured status in Pueblo, Co playing Snow College taping the game for the team. At the end of the game his older boyfriend, who was in the press box with Jamie gave him a kiss. A team member told the coach and what he saw and Kuntz was dismissed from the team. Not for being gay but lying the head coach.
Kuntz told the coach that he had been kissed by his grandfather which really was his 63 year old lover
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You Can Not make This Stuff Up!!
Elton John Glasses
This week two Laughing Cat Restaurants managers came into MC Film and said that they were going to the Elton John Concert. They were excited to see the flashy sparkling glasses in the store and both purchased a pair for that nights concert. Just after midnight the pair were back at MC Film with an over the top story.
Walking into the newly remodeled million dollar USF Sun Dome they were approached by Elton John’s(Not knowing) promoter in a white suit. The guy said he liked their glasses and would they like to be upgraded for their tickets. To their surprise they were upgraded to front row seats!!!. After one song Elton pointed at the guys glasses & gave them a thumbs up. One of the guys took his glasses off and gave them to Elton John. Then to everybody surprise, Elton pulled out a marker and signed the glasses, then returned them!!!! They were congratulated and envied about there luck all night!
They boisterously said, ” How lucky can 2 straight concert going guys get?” Thanks for the story Roy!!!
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NY NY Pizza
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King Corona
Watch for the 1st LGBT Cigar Festival coming Soon!!!
