The Task Force

Doubletree Surfcomber

 

INFORMATION CURRENT AS OF FEBRUARY 18, 2008
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Hollywood Nights: An event for LGBTQ youth and their allies
Underwritten in part by The Trevor Project and MTV Latin America
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Legion Memorial Park, 6447 NE 7th Avenue, Miami [map]
LGBTQ youth and their straight allies, ages 13 to 20, receive the red carpet treatment at this Hollywood-themed event featuring dancing, food, games and a community resource fair.

Take Care of Each Other - Safer Sex at Winter Party Festival
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
1775 Jefferson Avenue, Miami Beach (private home) [map]
An invitation-only cocktail reception sponsored by the Task Force and our safer-sex partner, South Beach AIDS Project, to kick off this year's campaign at Winter Party Festival.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24

LGBT Family Picnic
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
TopeeKeegee Yugnee (TY Park), Pavillion #8
3300 North Park Road (Just off I-95 at Sheridan Street)
Hollywood, FL
[map]
Winter Party Festival and South Florida Family Pride co-host this afternoon in the park for parents and kids, new friends and old, complete with food and festivities.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26

Halo Presents the Winter Party Festival Happy Hour
A Winter Party Festival Sanctioned Event
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Halo, 1625 Michigan Avenue, Miami Beach [map]
New South Beach favorite Halo Lounge debuts the signature Winter Party Festival specialty drink. Come sample this exclusive Winter Party drink that will be served 2-for-1 everyday throughout the festival until midnight. Patrons wearing the 2008 Winter Party/MTV Latin America wristband will receive the 2-for-1 offer until 3 AM each night.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27

Showtime Networks Presents Departure Lounge
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Doubletree Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Ave, Miami Beach [map]
Showtime Networks presents the official Winter Party Festival welcome party, a poolside reception with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, music and raffle prizes. This event is an opportunity to mix and mingle with members of some of Miami-Dade's leading LGBT organizations.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28

Preview of Gay American Heroes: A National Memorial to
Celebrate Their Lives

A Winter Party Festival Sanctioned Event
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
[map]
Visit the model of the national traveling memorial that is being constructed to honor LGBT persons who have been murdered because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

"Days Without Sunshine: Anita Bryant's Anti-Gay Crusade"
A Winter Party Festival Sanctioned Event
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
[map]
The Stonewall Library & Archives is bringing the very successful exhibit "Days Without Sunshine: Anita Bryant's Anti-Gay Crusade" to Winter Party Festival. View this exhibit while attending the Gay American Heroes Unveiling Reception.

Winter Prayer, Winter Praise:
The 2nd Annual Interfaith Service of Winter Party Festival

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Temple Israel, 137 NE 19th Street, Miami [map]
Join LGBT-friendly congregations and spiritual groups from around South Florida as we gather together in downtown Miami's beautiful and historic Temple Israel for a powerful interfaith service and joyous musical celebration.

Women's Art Exhibit
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Vine Wine Shop, 7657 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami [map]
Vine Wine Shop hosts "Water: A Study on the Complexity of Women and Water", an exhibit exploring how three visual artists liken women to water.

Sephora Shopping Spree
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sephora, 721 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach [map]
This special late night shopping event at South Beach's popular fragrance and cosmetics store includes complimentary wine, great bargains, raffle prizes and cosmetic and skin care specialists.

Blast Off!
10:00 PM - 5:00 AM
Score, 727 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach [map]
The first of Winter Party Festival's magical dance parties features the music of the fabulous DJ Phil B. and Miami favorite DJ Pride at this Lincoln Road hot spot. Decor provided by Visual XS Designs.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29

"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]
The Stonewall Library & Archives is bringing the very successful exhibit "Days Without Sunshine: Anita Bryant's Anti-Gay Crusade" to Winter Party Festival.

Halo Presents Winter Party Runway Happy Hour
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Halo, 1625 Michigan Avenue, Miami Beach [map]
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, with music by DJ Oren Nizri.

aussieBum Presents Winter Party Runway
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Lincoln Road at Euclid Circle, Miami Beach [map]
DJ Sayho provides the music as some of Miami's hottest models walk 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.

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]
The incomparable Edison Farrow presents this evening's cocktail party featuring a performance by local jazz legend Nicole Henry 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]
The women of Winter Party are invited to mix and mingle at this South Beach cocktail reception.

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]
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. Suggested donation at door: $25.

The Uniform Party
10:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Space, 34 NE 11th Street, Miami [map]
Show off your uniform of choice while dancing to the music of world-renowned DJs Brett Henrichsen and Manny Lehman on the main dance floor. You can also catch rising superstar DJs Greg Drescher (Chicago) and Harmonix (Seattle) on the second level dance floor. This party is presented by Manhunt.net. Decor provided by Visual XS Designs.
SATURDAY, MARCH 1

Under One Sun Pool Party
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Doubletree Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Ave, Miami Beach [map]
DJ Alyson Calagna spins at one of our most popular events, the Under One Sun Pool Party at our host hotel, co-sponsored by David Barton Gym and Undergear.com with décor provided by RKM. Surfcomber guests receive two free tickets per room.

Preview of Gay American Heroes: A National Memorial to
Celebrate Their Lives

A Winter Party Festival Sanctioned Event
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
[map]
Visit the model of the national traveling memorial that is being constructed to honor LGBT persons who have been murdered because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Beautiful Dreamer: Dinner Party for the Transgender Community
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Cafe Pisa, Wachovia Twr, 1 E Broward Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale [map]
Presented by and for the transgender members of our community and their friends. This event features a cocktail reception, dinner, a presentation by noted sexologist and author Dr. Marilyn Volker, and entertainment by Mark Angelo, Sandy Collins, Topaz and Boom Boom.

World of Wonders: A Patrons' Event
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The Wolfsonian, 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach [map]
South Beach's spectacular modern art museum, The Wolfsonian, hosts this invitation-only reception for major supporters of Winter Party Festival and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force.

Leather and Fetish Fantasy
10:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Steel, 1951 NW 9th Ave (Powerline Rd), Fort Lauderdale [map]
Leather and fetish gear are the preferred dress as the popular Ft. Lauderdale nightclub Steel welcomes DJ Randy Bettis for an evening of hot, sweaty and sexy fun.

Pandora and Ultra Events Present Industry
10:00 PM - 4:00 AM
China Grill, 404 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach [map]
South Beach's famed China Grill hosts our popular dance event for women, featuring DJ Alex H.

Under the Stars
10:00 PM - 5:00 AM
Karu & Y Club, 71 NW 14th Street, Miami [map]
South Florida promoter Hilton Wolman brings the superstar DJ team Rosabel (Ralphi Rosario and Abel) to this new club, complete with outdoor lounge. Decor provided by Visual XS Designs.
SUNDAY, MARCH 2

Women's Jazz Brunch
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Van Dyke Cafe, 846 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach [map]
Music, mimosas and more are on the menu for our 2nd Annual Women's Jazz Brunch, featuring the moving music of the fabulous Karina Iglesias!

The 15th Annual Winter Party Beach Party
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The sands of South Beach at Lummus Park
(near 12th Street and Ocean Drive)
[map]
DJ Joe Gauthreaux provides the music for the climax of the Festival, the outdoor dance event that started it all. Don't miss your chance to dance at one of the most beautiful venues of any circuit party - the sands of South Beach

Ascension Presents Winter Party Tea Dance
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The National Hotel, 1677 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach [map]
Fire Island's fabulous summer event, Ascension, presents this poolside event at the opulent National Hotel, featuring DJ David Knapp as he returns to spin at this classic post-Beach event. Outdoor BBQ will also be available.

Orbit
10:00 PM - 5:00 AM
Cameo, 1445 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach [map]
South Beach's most fabulous nightclub, formerly Crobar, fills up fast with the bold and beautiful. DJ Tony Moran provides the musical backdrop for this always-packed Sunday night soiree. A large outdoor chill out area will be available for your enjoyment. Decor provided by Visual XS Designs.
MONDAY, MARCH 3

BPM: Red Eye
4:00 AM - ?
parkwestnightclub, 30 NE 11th Street, Miami [map]
Still not ready to say goodbye to Winter Party? Head to Miami's new club, parkwestnightclub! DJ Peter Rauhofer spins at this party for those die-hard dancers who just can't get enough. Decor provided by Visual XS Designs.