Cavalier takes Miss ASAP title
The Flaming Resort was packed on April 7 as four contestants vied for the title of Miss ASAP 2013.
The 10th Annual pageant started with a parade of former title holders, which included RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Alexis Mateo and Coco Montrese. Now, Anjila Cavalier can add her name to the roster of impersonators who have worn the Miss ASAP sash. Judges selected her to represent the organization over the next year. Other contestants included Nicky Monet, Tayanna Love and Jelitza Fierce and the pageant was emceed by the hilarious Melanie Minyon and the adorable Zachary Hines. Cavalier was swarmed with well-wishers following her crowning, but she made sure she thanked everyone through her Facebook page: “Thank you Florida. Your love and support have truly aspired me to new dimensions, not only as an entertainer but also as an individual. To all the supporters and newly found supporters of Anjla Thank you soooo much for giving me a sense of purpose and direction in your community! I will make sure as your newly crowned Miss ASAP to be everything you need me to be and more.”
Art egg-stravaganza
More than 20 people participated in the annual Easter Egg decorating contest held at Bradley’s on 7th in Ybor City over the Easter holiday weekend. Eggs were painted to represent spring scenes, bunnies and whimsical art. But there were even a number of bizarre creatures etched into the fragile eggshells – including a depiction of Mark Bias of MC Film Festival rendered by local artist Peter B. As with past years, the top three eggs were rewarded with prizes. This year’s winning artists are Chou Chou Guilder, Enrique Hernandez and Alexis Mae Perry.
A Toast to Towers
Tampa Bay entertainer Meagan Towers celebrated her birthday in style on April 5 when The Broken Tusk held a birthday extravaganza in her honor. The bar was packed with well-wishers and fellow performers Kori Stevens and Jaeda Fuentes were on hand to keep the entertainment coming all night long. Of course, the celebration would not have been complete without a birthday cake, which was presented to Towers late into the evening. When asked about the celebration later in the weekend, Towers had this to say: “It was wonderful seeing so many people there. I couldn’t have asked for a better party and for more support.”
Bowling in Boxers returns
It’s hard to believe, but the Annual Bowling in Boxers fundraising event in Sarasota is back for its 14th year! The April 14 gathering at AMF Gulf Gate Lanes in Sarasota benefits ALSO Out Youth and Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota. As in past years, expect a huge assortment of prizes to be raffled off in a number of ways and the always entertaining Boxers contest. The competition goes from hilarious to hot and also helps raise a ton of money for very worthy LGBT causes. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at ALSOYouth.org.
