Oh Poppycock!
You think the must see concert of the year was that American Idol tour? You’re wrong. It was the one and only Florida performance by America’s Got Talent finalist Prince Poppycock. The painted diva and singer took the stage at The Honey Pot during Steam Friday the day after Thanksgiving. Fans lined up at 8 p.m. and packed the multi-level complex to its gills. Not one to disappoint, the Prince stepped out in a sparkling, puffy bright outfit with hair reaching nearly to the second floor. Several fans made weekend getaways out of the performance and the crowd was a mix of LGBTs and straights—all wanting to get a glimpse and a photo with the NBC megastar, who is now performing in Las Vegas. The over-the-top performer was gracious and did hold a meet and great with several fans after the performance. Kudos to The Honey Pot for nabbing another amazing performer for a night no one is soon to forget.
Santa Parade goes fabulous
There was Santa and Mrs. Claus, of course, several snowmen and plenty of dancing candy canes. But what really added much-needed oomph to this year’s St. Petersburg Santa Parade were the performances by Tampa Bay’s two LGBT-centric twirling/rifle corps. The Righteously Outrageous Twirling Corps and the St. Petersburg Twirling Project both marched in the downtown parade on Sunday, Dec. 5, to much applause by parade-goers. Both used upbeat music and amazing acrobatic twirls to capture the imagination and hearts of an audience as diverse as holiday traditions themselves. Who says donning gay apparel is only acceptable in one Christmas song. These two groups spread it along several blocks of St. Petersburg!
Bishop Robinson to visit Sarasota
Ever since he was ordained, the Rev. Bishop Eugene Robinson has been besieged with death threats, confrontation and requests for interviews. But the first openly gay bishop of the Episcopal Church has also been inundated with invitations to speak—and now he’s finally coming to Sarasota. Robinson will speak at St. Boniface Episcopal Church in Sarasota on Saturday, Jan. 29, to an invitation only crowd. But don’t worry, if you want to hear the historic figurehead speak, he’ll return to the parish on Sunday, Jan. 30, at 9 a.m. For full details and more information, check out BonifaceChurch.org.
