Featuring articles on the advancement of gay rights in 2011, Janet Biggs, year in review, and much more!
On The Cover: As we reflect on the year that was 2011, many images come to mind, but not as vividly as the gay and lesbian soldiers, who can finally serve openly in our armed forces. Illustration by Jake Stevens
pg.8 | Orlando News
The City of Orlando’s Domestic Partnership Registry is officially approved; Victims of crime limp to The Parliament House seeking help; Orlando’s top headlines of 2011.
pg.10 | Tampa News
The annual Santa Speedo Run benefitting ASAP’s Brighter Seasons for Children’s charity shattered records in its second year, with more than 130 runners raising $30,000-plus on Dec. 17; After recent violence in an Ybor City Hip Hop club, the Tampa Police Department and area businesses team together to ensure the safety of their patrons; Tampa Bay’s top headlines of 2011.
pg.27 | Year in Review
As 2011 comes to a close we take a look back at the year that was and offer a roundup of headlines from pop culture to politics. From Adele’s breakthrough album to Hillary Clinton’s call for LGBT acceptance worldwide, we give an A-Z rundown of what we remember from this year.
pg.32 | Scene+Heard
Video artist Janet Biggs shows no regard for gender in her presentation of photos and video now on display at the Tampa Museum of Art. We speak with the museum’s executive director to learn a little bit about the international artist’s appeal.Mad Cow Theatre in Orlando had plans to relocate in 2012, but it wasn’t sure how it was going to pull it of financiallyâ┚¬â€Âthat was until a local philanthropist unveiled her plans to donate $400,000 to be directed toward the theater’s new home.
