Another end of an era happened this past weekend in GaYBOR/ Ybor City, G.BAR closed. The space will reopen as Southern Nights Tampa on June 18th. The G.BAR family was a very close family that we were lucky to be a part of. Before the doors opened our camera was invited in for one last time. Co-owners Stephen Moss and Steve Donahue at the last weekly helm of 450 weeks celebrated all the memories with great wit and sincerity that were accomplished by the bartenders, greeters and staff and of course, you the weekly invited guests. Below are those bar cast members last group photos. The doors opened to 1000’s of friends and fans later and the lines never quit or seem to shorten all night long.
Many people in attendance came from all over the country to relive their memories of G. Bar! Everyone were reminiscing on all the 1st that happened there for them. Their 1st Gay Bar experience. First Love(s). First legal drink. The memorable crazy decorated theme parties. The talented national acts including Lady Gaga and dozens of other international top pop artists performing. The new friends and lasting relationships. The first times went on and on to a packed standing ovation of fond period era of recollections.
Some of the staff will be staying with the new club. Others will be at The Honey Pot every weekend. THANK YOU to Stephen, Steve & Ernie for a GREAT PARTY!!!
Join your friends and make new friends. Over 100’s of GLBT Tampa Bayers are now going. All going to the Tampa Bay Ray’s PRIDE NIGHT at the Tropicana Stadium, June 12th .
Hats off to the Tampa Bay Ray’s MLB team, players and management for thinking and promoting GLBT diversity in our local Tampa Bay community.
Get your tickets today. Remember to ask for the Promo Code: 5PRIDE.
BTW: The next TAMPA PRIDE General Membership Meeting will be July 21st, at the Hampton Inn, 6pm. www.Tampapride.org. Want to get involved?
TAMPA PRIDE 2016 needs your expertise! Contact c.west@TampaPride.org on ways to get involved for TAMPA PRIDE 2016 coming March 26th.
Want to ride the TAMPA PRIDE Float in St. Pete Pride Parade? Contact Mark Eary at Paradeinfo@Tampapride.org.
We will see you at the many St Pete Pride Parade & Events, June 27th.
Don Vicente De Ybor Historic Inn Closes
The grand famed madame in historic Ybor City is the renowned Don Vicente De Ybor Historic Inn. It is the oldest building in Ybor City. The records go back to its history as a print shop, construction site for Ybor Square, and then historic Gonzalez Medical Clinic and Hospital.
The change to making it a bright spot with 16 charming adorned boutique rooms. The tall ceiling airy ness, big windows and balconies and the most comfortable beds were worth the stay alone. Often being telecast on Halloween week for its past of being a very haunted building with many ghosts sightings and experiences throughout the hotel from Basement to each of the 2 stories of rooms.
The challenges of a major makeover by Jack Shiver had him looking for wood paneling for his magical wood dream palace. Another Ybor renovation and love of the quaint historic diverse city.
A full book (many) of renovations and history had been on display in the major event room near the open bar. What an experience. The next generation held the realm with Darian and Tessa bringing together community projects, business operations and memorable parties in the large staircase paneled rooms.
The many friends, neighbors, business owners, past overniters, wedding planners, florists and caters all shared stories of the grand dame. What will happen next? Many ideas had been thrown about but we really never heard a finite project.
Oh well, that is part of the ever changing landscape of historic Ybor City.
Balance Tampa Bay Masquerade Ball benefiting ASAP/ Empath Health.
Date: Saturday, August 8
Time: 8:30 PM – 2 AM
Location: District 3 in downtown Tampa
802-812 East Whiting St
Tampa, Florida 33602You are invited to our next great event; The Balance Tampa Bay Masquerade Ball benefiting ASAP/ Empath Health.
We’re bringing in professional entertainers and a world-class DJ to the spectacular District 3 in downtown
Tampa. Attire is as creative as you want to be, but please wear a mask.
Get your tickets early to this Saturday, August 8th event. Tickets are $40 in
advance/$50 at the door. All proceeds benefit ASAP/Empath Health.
Celebrate LGBT Pride Month with Metro Wellness and Community Centers
Suncoast AIDS Theatre Project Presents: Live From Never Never Land!
“PRELUDE TO PRIDE: PETER PANNED”
Starring Matthew McGee, Joey Panek, Alyssa Goudy, Joe Parra, Jerid Fox, Meliss Kenworthy, and Jonelle Meyer Written by T. Scott Wooten and Michael Raabe, Staged by Garry Allan Breul Musical Director Emi Stefanov
Benefitting Metro Charities HIV/AIDS programs.
Monday, June 15, 7:30pm & Monday, June 22, 7:30pm
American Stage Theatre, 163 3rd Street North, downtown St. Petersburg
Suncoast AIDS Theatre Project is celebrating its 13-Year Anniversary with their
Annual “Prelude to Pride” salute with an original production of that time honored classic,
“PETER PANNED”.
T. Scott Wooten has created a hilarious and naughty sendup of the fabled classic. On
Monday, June 15th and Monday June 22, SATP will present “PETER PANNED” the
story of a boy who won’t grow up and a sea weary Pirate Captain named Hook that
tries but can’t hold him down! And the ever threatening crocodile. Along with Wendy
Darling who wonders what happen to the Lost Boys? And Smee the Pirate who
wonders what happened to the pirate crew and the mischievous Tinker Bell who has a
crush on anyone that can fly through Never, Never Land.
. .PRELUDE TO PRIDE: PETER PANNED stars Matthew McGee,as Captain Hook, Joey
Panek as Peter Pan, Alyssa Goudy as Tinker Bell, Joe Parra as Smee, Jonelle Meyer as
Wendy, Meliss Kenworthy as Mrs Darling and Jerid Fox as Nana/ Crocodile. Emi Stefanov
will accompany the cast at the keyboard. All performers are donating their time and talents
for this production.These two performances will benefit PWA (People with AIDS) programs at
Metropolitan Charities of Pinellas .
Suncoast AIDS Theatre Project is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization whose mission is to
raise awareness, provide assistance, and perpetuate a life of dignity for those affected
and infected by HIV and AIDS.
TICKET AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:
PRELUDE TO PRIDE: PETER PANNED will perform: Monday, June 15th and Monday, June 22,
2015 at American Stage Theatre, 163 3rd St. N. St. Petersburg. Doors open at 7:00pm, curtain
time is 7:30pm. Admission is Pay-What-You-Will at the door. Advance purchase tickets are
available for $15. Cash bar will be available. For further information contact American
Stage at 727-823-PLAY or www.americanstage.org.
To learn more about The Suncoast AIDS Theatre Project contact Garry Allan Breul, Artistic
Suncoast AIDS Theatre Project Phone: 941-758-6399 Contact: Garry Allan Breul garallan@msn.comOr Contact: Chad Jacobs, Marketing Director American Stage Theatre
(727) 823-1600 x 215 cjacobs@americanstage.org
Tallywackers Opens in Dallas
The Hooter version with men instead has opened in Dallas Texas. How soon until they come to GaYBOR?
