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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2008
"Days Without Sunshine: Anita Bryant's Anti-Gay Crusade"
A Winter Party Festival Sanctioned Event
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
[map]
Entry: Free

Fort Lauderdale-based The Stonewall Library & Archives brings its well-received exhibit, "Days Without Sunshine: Anita Bryant's Anti-Gay Crusade", to the county targeted by this enemy of the LGBT community. In 1977, the Dade County ordinance that prohibited discrimination in housing, employment, loans and public accommodation based on race or religion was amended to include "affectional or sexual preference". That extension of civil rights to the LGBT community engendered a backlash among social conservatives. Anita Bryant; former beauty queen, singer and citrus industry spokesperson became one of the chief opponents of this measure. This exhibit can be viewed simultaneously with the "Gay American Heroes" memorial.

 
 
Halo Presents Winter Party Runway Happy Hour
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Halo, 1625 Michigan Avenue, Miami Beach [map]
Entry: Free

New South Beach favorite Halo Lounge offers a special 2-for-1 Winter Party cocktail to get guests in the mood for Winter Party Runway, the spectacular outdoor fashion show. The musical backdrop for this social gathering is provided by local favorite, DJ Oren Nizri. This spot is quickly becoming one of the favorite hangouts for locals and visitors alike.

 
 
aussieBum Presents Winter Party Runway
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Lincoln Road at Euclid Circle, Miami Beach [map]
Entry: Free

DJ Sayho provides the music as some of South Florida's hottest models take command of the runway in our outdoor fashion extravaganza showcasing the latest from presenting sponsor aussieBum and local favorite Red Carter Swimwear. Daniel Schuman of VH1's hit show America's Most Smartest Model hosts. This event is open to all and will definitely make a splash with the crowd. Don't miss this chance to stop by on your way to dinner on Lincoln Road and enjoy the hottest new fashion trends, swimsuits and "eye-candy" on and off the runway. Get there early because this event is standing room only!

 
 
Winter Party Festival Cocktail Party
A Winter Party Festival Sanctioned Event
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Van Dyke Cafe, 846 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach [map]
Entry: Free

The incomparable Edison Farrow presents this evening's cocktail party, featuring a performance by local jazz legend Nicole Henry upstairs at Lincoln Road's popular Van Dyke Cafe.

 
Women's Cocktail Hour
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Townhouse, 150 20th Street, Miami Beach [map]
Entry: Included on Women's Pass, $15 online, $20 door

The women of Winter Party are invited to mix and mingle at this South Beach cocktail reception. This is a great opportunity to meet up with old friends and make new ones in this laid-back mixer geared to our female patrons. And while the event is aimed at the ladies, everyone is welcome to attend.

 
 
Special Preview Reception for Gay American Heroes:
A National Memorial to Celebrate Their Lives

A Winter Party Festival Sanctioned Event
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM (program starts at 8:45 PM)
Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
[map]
Entry: $25 donation

Meet the family members of Ryan Keith Skipper and Sean Kennedy, both brutally murdered in 2007. Celebrate their lives, learn about hate crimes against LGBT persons and about the project to construct a national traveling memorial to honor LGBT persons who have been murdered because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, and visit the model of the memorial. Program during the reception will feature a multimedia presentation on the project by founder Scott Hall. Donations go toward completing the memorial's construction. Suggested donation at door: $25 (includes Adopt-A-Hero).

 
 
The Uniform Party
10:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Space, 34 NE 11th Street, Miami [map]
Entry: Titanium, Platinum, Gold Passes, $55 online, $75 door

Manhunt.net presents one of the most anticipated dance parties of Winter Party Festival, featuring the phenomenal sounds of world-renowned DJs Brett Henrichsen and Manny Lehman on the main floor and up-and-coming DJs Harmonix and Greg Drescher on the second-level patio. Kick off the weekend by showing off your uniform of choice. The great music and incredible atmosphere at Space will provide you with hours of fun and entertainment.