Sawmill reports record numbers
Maybe it was the record high temperatures this past winter”or maybe the anticipation for RuPaul's only stateside concert in 2012. But whatever the reason, Sawmill Campground in Dade City reported record breaking membership numbers in the first quarter o the year.
According to President George Cressman, nearly 2,000 paid members joined Sawmill between Jan. 1 and March 31. “Our community is definitely growing and at a rate that far exceeded our expectations for winter months” he said. Sawmill general manager Stan Gorsky said the boom in membership is an all-time first quarter record or the campground co-op, which celebrated its first year in early April.
Sawmill brought in super drag queen RuPaul the last weekend of March to celebrate its first year as a co-op. The diva's appearance sold out the campground, which was filled to capacity.
Mr. Code takes the spotlight
Okay, so Steve Hedrick already took the stage to win Mr. Code on March 24″but now the handsome St. Petersburg resident is parading his title around Flamingo Resort to raise money for his upcoming showing at IML in Chicago.
Hedrick will work as an ambassador during Dining Out For Life on April 26 and meet and greet diners at the Flamingo Resort. On May 13, an official send-off party for Hedrick will feature the Tampa Leather Club, Tampa Bay Bears, the Bondage Club and the Sisters o Perpetual Indulgence during the Flamingo's weekly T-Dance. Jello shots, 50/50 raffle tickets and baskets”the straw kind filled with goodies”will be up for bid.
Drag Queen Bingo arrives in Lakeland
It was only a matter of time before Arica Love arrived in Lakeland. The hostess of charity events in and around Tampa Bay announced that she, along with Chyna Nicole and Miss Conundrum, will host Drag Queen Bingo every Wednesday at Club Karma in Lakeland. The new alternative night club is open until 2 a.m. every day but Tuesdays and bingo begins at 7 p.m. every single Wednesday. Different charities will benefit from patrons' generosity and the energy of the local entertainers.
The new club is within the Regal Grand Hotel and opens every day but Tuesday at 3 p.m.
Get your “Lip-Schtick” on!
David “Scarbie” Mitchell will bring his popular impersonation skills to the Tampa Metropolitan Community Church on May 5 to raise money for Francis House. Mitchel's Lip-Schtick features his best impersonations”from Carol Burnett's Mama's Family character “Eunice” to Lily Tomlin's infamous telephone operator.
Mitchell was featured in Logo's PTown Diaries and has performed in Provincetown theaters for several years. He is also a staple throughout Sarasota and Venice.
Now in its sixth year, Lip-Schtick continues to gain popularity and is suited for all audiences. Tickets are available at the door and VIP tickets include a Wine & Cheese meet-and-greet after the show.
For advance tickets, call 813-239-1951.
