Reno schedules fund-raiser at South Beach nightclub

Bradenton Herald, Bradenton.com ^ | 8 July 2002 | TIM REYNOLDS

[Darlin']

MIAMI - The "Janet Reno Dance Party" isn't just a comedy skit anymore.

Reno, the former attorney general who wants to become Florida's next governor, will be holding a dance party fund-raiser July 19 at Level, a trendy club on Miami's South Beach.

NBC's "Saturday Night Live" had an ongoing skit featuring Will Ferrell dressed in drag as Reno and leading a dance party.

Reno herself made a cameo appearance on 'SNL' before leaving Washington, breaking through a false wall and performing the twist with Ferrell, dressed as her lookalike.

"Janet is not your typical politician, nor is her campaign for governor a typical campaign," said campaign spokeswoman Nicole Harburger. "We try to do things in a different way."

Level is a popular spot for celebrities, with rap impresario Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, supermodel Heidi Klum and pop queen Britney Spears among those who have partied there in recent weeks.

Actors Damon Wayans and Marlon Wayans and singer Ziggy Marley have already confirmed they will appear at the party, and actor Denzel Washington is likely to attend, said club owner Gerry Kelly.

Other celebs invited to appear include Jodie Foster, Kim Basinger, Glenn Close, Al Pacino and Matt Damon, Kelly said.

Reno has received campaign help from other celebrities, including former talk show host Rosie O'Donnell, singer Elton John and actor Martin Sheen, who plays President Josiah Bartlet on NBC's "The West Wing."

Tickets are $25 each, with all proceeds going to Reno's campaign fund.

[Darlin']

Words fail me. FReepers have fun with this one. LOL

[dead]

A seizure is not a dance step.

[Darlin']

When she stands still people think she is dancing. LOL

[Semper Paratus]

South Beach suits her but I'm still waiting for the photo op in 'Little Havana' having her mow down a 'cubano sandwich'.

[Darlin']

The South Beach drag queens ought to be out in force.

[Paul Atreides]

Too bad she can't afford to have Bubba there, playing his sax.

[Darlin']

I'm trying to visualize a Wet T-shirt contest there. LOL

[Darlin']

I'm thinking the bar scene in Star Wars. FOFLOL

[Paul Atreides]

LOL! She could put all those aliens to shame, in terms of sheer ugliness.

[Paul Atreides]

[Darlin']

Eeeeek !

[RedWhiteBlue]

I'm thinking of the movie THE BIRDCAGE. Is there where we find out that all this time Reno is a guy in drag?

[stumpy]

Is it a "gay" bar?????????????

[small voice in the wilderness]

I'm thinking of the movie They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

..."And we're gonna dance and dance..and..dance, until we raise enough money to put Janet Reno, our next Governess, over the top!"

[Darlin']

I don't know but South Beach attracts a lot of gays.

[aShepard]

Maybe she'll be serving the Reno Martini:

Shake - don't stir!

[Darlin']

Uh-huh, it's a big surprise party. FOFL

[Darlin']

Will Reno table dance for money or will they pay her not to dance ? LOL

[caa26]

I stood right next to her at the Fort Lauderdale airport two weeks ago. After seeing it in person, most of the drag queens in South Beach would be more appealing than her.

It didn't look like she had any security with her. Couldn't even spot any undercover bodyguards, unless they were very well disguised.

[Darlin']

FOFLOL. I don't imagine she'll pose a treat to drag queens.

I'm surprsed to hear she didn't have security. I'm sure she doesn't have federal protection but I'd think she have a private detail.