“When I was coming to America, I went to the American Embassy and the man asked me, ‘Are you a practicing homosexual?’ And I said I didn’t practice. I was already perfect.” ~ Quentin Crisp
There was only one Titanic… but there are TWO great Titanic one-woman shows! Commemorate the 113th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic April 11-13th, and maybe even get a little immersed.
This double-feature begins with the 60 minute show Mrs. Bliss’s Titanic Adventure by reknowned Bay area performer Bridget Bean, followed by an intermission, and then the hilarious A One Woman Titanic Parody In 59 Minutes Or Less from Orlando by Katie Thayer. Both shows have won awards at the Fringe Festival, so this promises to be a delightful celebration of one of the most famous moments in history.
Where did Ybor City’s iconic chickens come from? Once backyard birds raised by cigar workers in the late 1800s, today’s Ybor chickens roam free through parks and streets, protected by city ordinance and beloved by locals. A new feature from the Tampa Bay Times dives into the birds’ origins, their unlikely rise as cultural mascots, and the local efforts to protect them — including from abandonment and urban dangers. The History Center’s own collection includes cigar box imagery from early brands like Tampa Fad and El Gallo, showing the rooster’s long-standing role in the city’s identity. 📰 Read the full article by Gabrielle Calise, with photos by Jefferee Woo, at https://bit.ly/4l45DuU. Want to see the roosters up close? They’re often spotted near Cigar Workers Park, Hotel Haya and Jose Marti Park — but don’t feed them.
Tampa International Airport
Goodbye, old friends! Overnight, our team successfully removed the first two iconic Blue shuttle cars from Airside A. The old shuttles, which have rolled back and forth for about a million miles, were originally commissioned in the 1990s. Brand-new cars will soon be on their way to TPA!
Join us as we celebrate God’s inclusive love for everyone! The Portico Cafe doors will open at 5:30 pm. Various faith organizations will host information booths beginning at 6:00 pm and continuing until the service. The service will at 7:00 pm and is open to people of all faiths and identities. We can’t wait to share a night of prayer, reflection, and celebration of connectedness!
A message from Dr. Ru Ducko – Tampa Pride Transgender Liaison
Dear members of the LGBTQIA+ community,
In light of the current stressful circumstances and intense uncertainty, it is important for us to come together as a community. To demonstrate our unity and support, we will be participating in the Tampa Pride Diversity Parade (March 29, 2025) once again this year as a group called Tampa Pride Transgender Family, Friends and Allies.
If you are interested in joining us for the parade, please email me at Ru@tampapride.org for more information. My email is also open if you need any help or simply a listening ear. I may not be able to do more then help you find resources or feel less alone but please don’t hesitate to contact me anytime. Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ru Ducko PharmD., RPh.
Hillsborough LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus
Join us on March 28th at 1920 Ybor from 6-8 PM as we welcome keynote speaker Stuart Milk, of the Harvey Milk Foundation, to raise funds for the Hillsborough LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus Rex Fund. The Rex Fund is a scholarship initiative dedicated to helping LGBTQ+ candidates access the education they need to succeed through the Victory Institute. Help us raise funds to support the election of more Democratic LGBTQ+ candidates. Donations
Tampa Bay Pride Band And Tampa Bay Symphonic Winds
Happy Marching Band Day! What better way to celebrate than by signing up to march with the Tampa Bay Pride Band in this year’s Pride Parade! We need as many musicians and colorguard as we can get! Visit our website for more details www.tampabayprideband.com
