Miami Beach Bruthaz is an annual retreat held on South Beach for gay men and women that promotes unity and camaraderie. For four days, attendees from across the country gather to socialize, network, empower each other and learn about issues facing the gay community. Topics to be discussed this year include:
Gays in the Military - One Man's Struggle and Lawsuit Against the Federal Government
An Update on HIV and AIDS
The Gay Marriage Agenda
The Truth About Gay Relationships
Latino Gay Men in America - A Journey of Assimilation
The 2008 Presidential Election and the Gay Vote
Rebuilding Your Credit
The event also includes networking socials such as a reception on the terrace, buffet luncheons and a male model search. Miami Beach Bruthaz welcomes the participation of all, regardless of age, creed, gender, gender identification (including gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender) , HIV Status, national origin, physical, mental or development ability, religion or sexual orientation.
Miami Beach Bruthaz Event Schedule
Date: Thursday, July 19
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m
Event: Miami Beach Bruthaz Kick Off Party
Bentley Beach Hotel - 101 Ocean Drive
10:00 p.m. - until Cream Lounge
Upstairs at Score
727 Lincoln Road
Friday, July 20
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Latino Gay Men in America
Workshop Presented by author William Castillo
Bentley Beach Hotel
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m HIV, AIDS and the African-American and Hispanic Communities
Luncheon Panel
Presented by Charles Martin - SoBe AIDS Project
Bentley Beach Hotel
2:00 p.m - 3:15 p.m. Rebuilding Your Credit
Presented by Christopher Evans
Bentley Beach Hotel
3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Shopping Spree on South Beach (Optional. Transportation provided)
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. "Walk Like A Man" - A Dramatic Play About Lesbian Life
Winner of the Lambda Literary Award for Best Lesbian Erotica
Written by Laurinda Brown
10:00 p.m. - until Miami Beach Bruthaz Party at Score Bar
With DJ Oren Nizri!
Midnight Fashion Show - Papi Underwear
brought to you by Isaco International
Saturday, July 21
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Exhibitors/Arts and Crafts Showcase
Bentley Beach Hotel
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. JL King Talks - The Inside Scoop on Gay Relationships
Presented by New York Times best-selling author JL King
Bentley Beach Hotel
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Gays in the Military, Same-Sex Marriage and the Presidential Election
Luncheon Panel
Presented by Stratton Pollitzer of Equality Florida
Presented by ex-military man and author Tommie Watkins
Bentley Beach Hotel
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Boat Cruise of Millionaire's Row
Million-Dollar Homes of Celebrities
(Optional - $26 Additional Cost. Pay onsite)
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Corjor International Fashion Show
Designs by Ean Williams
America's Next Top Male Model Competition
Bentley Beach Hotel
12:00 a.m. - until Party at Club Twist
1057 Washington Avenue
Sunday, July 22
Noon Hotel Check Out
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. "Walk Like A Man" - A Dramatic Play About Lesbian Life
Winner of the Lambda Literary Award for Best Lesbian Erotica
Written by Laurinda Brown
To register for Miami Beach Bruthaz, purchase an event pass. The full 4-Day pass is $225 and includes access to all of the events, workshops a gift bag and meals. Day passes are also available.
WIN A FREE AIRLINE TICKET!
Call Georgia International Travel American Express at 1-800-444-3078, press 6 and refer to the Miami Beach Bruthaz Group to book your travel to Miami or Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. You will be entered into a drawing to win a free roundtrip airline ticket. Special arrangements have been made to provide attendees with the most economical fares available.
Other Travel Discounts
Miami Beach Bruthaz has partnered with American Airlines and Avis to provide travel discounts. Use the following group codes when making your travel plans to Miami:
American Airlines group code: A4777AL. Make your reservations online using the group code at www.aa.com/rainbow
Avis group code: D757827.
Make your reservation online at Avis Group Discount or call Avis at 1-800-331-1600
With this code, you will receive a discount of between 5% and 25%.
Special Door Prizes and Gift Certificates From!
Macy's, Foot Locker, Circuit City, Best Buy, Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy
Miami Beach Bruthaz Gay Retreat July 19-22