Dishing with Mark and Carrie…. Busy Holiday Weekend

Great Holiday Gift

TAMPA PRIDE Mexican Cruise.

NOW is the time to reserve your special spring vacation. The main part of the Carnival Pride ship is sold out. Tampa Pride reserved 100 rooms. There are still a few rooms available in the Tampa PRIDE Package.

Special events, Cocktail Parties, Private Beach excursion, and entertainment by many of your favorite Drag performers.

Leaving from Port Tampa, March 27th- April 1st. www.TampaPride.org

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CALL TODAY

1-800-722-2891 Ask for the Tampa Pride Cruise

 

Snow On 7th

This Saturday

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THIS SUNDAY!!!

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Tampa PRIDE Art Festival

This Tuesday

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Movie: Grey Gardens

While talking with friends about their favorite movies “Grey Gardens” was brought up. We had never heard about the film. There was a documentary made in 1975 about Big Eddie and Little Eddie. They were the relatives of  Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis .

What an interesting and odd Mother & Daughter they were. In 2008 there was a HBO movie made about them too. After watching the film we goggled Grey Gardens and were caught spending several hours learning more. Watch this film if you dare!

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New Website

YCDC – Ybor City Development Corp.

Register your business or organization for free today.

http://yborcityonline.com/

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Holiday Trees in Tampa; Ybor City, Downtown and Hyde Park

There is more and more Holiday events happening that you and your family can be a part of in Tampa. The open air TB Buccaneers Skating Rink experience in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park along the 2.5 mile Riverwalk. The City of Tampa have their Christmas Tree lit and placed in the downtown park. All the new high towering condo construction all over Tampa is a sight in itself. The River Taxis are a treat to ride and see Tampa from a new perspective by water.

The 35th Annual Victorian Christmas Stroll in Plant Hall at University of Tampa have 13 classic vintage historical hotel rooms in the museum decorated in early traditional Christmas offerings. Now thru Dec 23.  www.plantmuseum.com.

While in Old Hyde Park Village take in the colorful Village Christmas Tree along with dozens of unique shops, boutiques and restaurants offering holiday cheer and specialty gift buying.

All along the 7th Ave business district in historic Ybor City is the decorated garland wreathed street lamps, buildings holiday dressed and the huge 34′ Christmas Tree in Centro Ybor.

Yes, it may even snow for your surprise enjoyment. Saturdays is your chance to enjoy Small Business Day shopping throughout Ybor City at YC Saturday Market in Centennial Park.

 

 

‘Wall of Love’  Ybor City’s Counter Protest

https://www.facebook.com/events/217607601981524/

https://www.facebook.com/OutandLoudFL/

 

The Wall of Love continues this Friday night in Ybor City. Join your friends.

 

Groundbreaking Gay album’s history revealed after decades of speculation

https://youtu.be/JLsih3AIYCw

 

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From the 1962 album, Love is a Drag. The vocalist (as revealed after 50 years by J.D. Doyle) is Gene Howard, and the cover photograph is by Murray Garrett.

http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2016/12/groundbreaking-gay-albums-history-revealed-decades-speculation/

 

Obituary: Carne’s Smiling Bartender Jay

A Celebration of Life was held at Carne’s Chophouse Tuesday for Bartender Jay Howell who unexpectedly passed away last week. There were many tears and laughs by all. Jay will be very missed.

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2 Local Celebrations of Life for Natasha Richards

    Natasha Richards

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