David Atlanta Vol. 17 Issue 6

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It’s a Smash:

LOVE ON THE ROCKS Joining Hearts Wants to be Your Valentine

Single? Taken?

We Have a Guide for You!

A Great Big World: Moving from Atlanta Pride to a Worldwide Stage

Piano Romance POPS!

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“It was a strange love without English or history, existing instead in a realm of story and dream...”

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8 A Note from the Editor 10 3 Shots 12 Love on the Rocks 14 Valentine’s Gift Timeline 16 Dating Apps 18 Whistling Psyche 22 A Great Big World 28 Album Review:

Jennifer Nettles: That Girl 30 Film Review:

That Awkward Moment 34 Seen@: Ten Atlanta 38 Seen@: An Affair of the Art 44 Seen@: BJ Roosters 46 the Scene 48 Bartab 49 Datebook 50 Crossword 56 Fairyscopes 57 Classifieds 58 Favorite Bitch 60 Bitch Session

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A Note from the

Editor

Weathering the Storm

So, Atlanta – about that winter storm last week…

Sometimes it seems like our society is becoming more toxic and combative.

Chalk it up to changing social mores or the influence of the Internet era.

That’s what makes the last few days feel both strange and heartwarming.

Seeing people put aside their differNormally when I’m writing these letters out, I’m doing ences and unite in the face of a disasso about a week before you all see them. In other words, ter? I don’t know about you, but that the storm is more or less wrapping up as I write this. The gives me hope. snow’s melting, the roads are clearing up, and we’re starting to see temperatures above freezing.

The last couple of days have been…well, chaotic. I was born and raised in Georgia, so I’m familiar with how the state tends to shut down when a snowflake falls. But this particular storm was something else entirely. I was glad to make it home before sunset, but as I’m sure many of you did, I kept an eye on Facebook and saw how many of my friends and acquaintances were out well into the night, stuck in traffic or abandoning their cars and walking for miles to get home.

As tempting as it is to be angry about the people who helped produce this chaos (Gov. Deal and Mayor Reed, I’m looking at you two), I can’t help but think about the people and businesses that selflessly helped others during this debacle. I read story after story of people bringing food and water to those stuck in traffic, or of people giving others rides. The stories just go on and on.

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his week, we catch up with Chris Tyler, one of the cute bartenders over at Jungle.

Don’t let the Atlanta native’s youthful look fool you – Chris is an experienced bartender, and he’s spent his fair share of time in the Atlanta club scene.

experienced” Jungle attendee may stick with a Ketel One, splash of soda or Jack Daniels and Ginger Ale (a favorite of mine). Many of my guests are also regulars, which makes it easier because I already know what they drink. Often I have their drink ready before they What’s your favorite way to even order it. break the ice with someone?

Why should people come Luckily for us bartenders, liquor is see you at Jungle Atlanta? a quick and easy way to break the ice with not only our guests but also Not only does Jungle have ourselves. It’s called liquid courage, great music, fantastic drag, right? and the best crowd in the city, but we are also a family. Most Can you guess what people are work days I show up early just drinking before they even order because I am excited to see it? everyone. When the staff of an establishment loves what they Eighty percent of the time I can usu- do, guests feel it. Additionally, ally guess correctly (with the excep- because I was raised in the tion of a garnish or splash of some- South, you won’t get a drink thing). Certain groups of people order from me without a smile, a certain type of drinks. For example, “thank you,” and a “you’re younger patrons typically order more welcome.” Manners make the well-known drinks, like Sex on the world go round!

Beach or a Long Island. A “more

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Cocktails and Fundraising, With Love Love on the Rocks Returns for Seventh Year

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By Elijah Sarkesian

hether you’re looking for a fun social event for your weekend, a way to donate to worthwhile charitable organizations, or a Valentine’s-themed way to spend time the weekend before Valentine’s Day, there’s one event you’ll want to attend this weekend: Joining Hearts’ seventh annual Love on the Rocks cocktail party, being held this Sunday, Feb. 9, from 6–9 p.m. This annual Valentine’s-themed tradition is one of the biggest social events of the season for Atlanta, and this year’s event promises to be bigger than ever.

Being held this year in the furniture showroom of Cantoni, on Monroe Dr. near 10th St., Love on the Rocks offers an opportunity for supporters of Joining Hearts to mingle over complimentary drinks from Ketel One and hors d’oeuvres by Bridge Catering. The evening also includes music from DJ For guests who are feeling particularly generous, VIP admisScott Anthony. sion is also available. Included with VIP admission are an exGuests can also participate in a silent auction that includes clusive bar with expanded beverage choices, plus a private vacation packages, home décor items, artwork, wine bas- seating area with restricted access. kets, salon services and date night packages. Proceeds from the auction benefit AID Atlanta and Jerusalem House, the two And while the event may end at 9 p.m., the night itself doesn’t organizations supported by Joining Hearts in all of their fun- end there. Ten Atlanta is hosting a special party after Love on the Rocks ends from 9 p.m. until midnight. During the event, draising efforts.

10% of all sales will be donated to Joining Hearts. Guests will also receive a special “Heartthrob” shot when they show their wristband from Love on the Rocks.

General admission to Love on the Rocks starts at $25 per person, with VIP admission going for $50. The event is open to anyone 21 and over. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit joininghearts.org.

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A Valentine’s Gift Guide Timeline

Keep it simple – make it a date night. Go to a movie over at Plaza Theatre; their film selections include a nice mix of indie and mainstream films, so you’re bound to find something you both like.

At the one month mark, things should still be fun and light.

Get something for both of you at Brushstrokes Pleasures, such as Swiss Navy lube.

Congratulations – you’ve made it a year! Try spicing up things a little in the bedroom with some sexy jockstraps by Geovanny from Boy Next Door. It’s a gift that keeps on giving.

Want to avoid the sevenyear itch? If you and/ or your partner aren’t exercising regularly, try a gym membership at Gravity Fitness – looking and feeling better for each other never hurt a relationship!

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ooking for that perfect Valentine’s gift? This year, we’re giving you all sorts of ideas – based on how long you’ve been with that certain special someone. Whether it’s been a week or over a decade, there’s something for everyone with our Valentine’s Gift Guide!

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Get to know each other a little better, and have fun while you’re at it! Go out and have a few drinks at your favorite bar.

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Things should be getting a little more serious around the sixmonth mark, so why not treat your significant other to a nice dinner at a local restaurant like the recently opened Cafe Mezo?

After a few years in a relationship, a gift that’s cute and fun can make a big difference. Check out some of the cute gifts available at Brushstrokes, like the Love Haikubes set.

If you’ve made it for a decade or more, chances are you’ve settled down by this point.

How about a tasteful book of gay erotic art for your home? We recommend Capolavoro di Uomo: Masterpiece of Man, available at capolovoroart.com.

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There’s an App for That

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or gay men looking for love – or, more likely, something a lot quicker – mobile apps have made meeting men easier, or at least quicker. With so many apps available, though, there’s a challenge in finding one (or a handful) that’s right for you. So if you think you’re limited to Grindr, think again. Here are some of the apps that you’ll find other men on these days.

Distinc.tt Aimed at what the app calls the “urban” gay, Distinc. tt is an app that works better in larger cities – you know, like Atlanta. What makes Distinc. tt…well, distinct, is that you can earn points, which pushes you to different levels of membership.

Hornet Hornet is, for the most part, a pretty standard mobile app. One area where it stands out: it asks about HIV status.

While it’s easy to lie, it does put the information out there at least.

Recon If you’re into anything kinky, Recon is the app for you.

From leather and rubber to bondage and fisting, the various categories users can choose from are certainly wide enough.

Choose wisely, though – users can only select one category for their profiles.

Grindr Grindr’s the app everyone knows about.

Since it was the first mobile social app to take off, it still has the widest range of users.

If you don’t really have a “type,” that’s great. If you’re into something really specific, though, you may want to look elsewhere.

Jack’d As one of the more popular apps out there, Jack’d is essentially an advanced version of Grindr. You’re likely to find all sorts of men on the app, like Grindr, but with functionality similar to what you’ll find on other apps like Scruff and Mister.

Scruff Outside of Grindr, Scruff is one of the biggest apps out there. While aimed at the bear community, Scruff encourages interaction with all sorts of men, including military and trans men. The app’s popularity has also brought in a lot of newer users who like their men scruffy.

Growlr With Growlr, there’s a good bit of overlap with Scruff for the kinds of men you’ll find on the app. If the name didn’t make it clear, we mean bears. It tends to be a little more relaxed – check out some of the premade growls, which require a healthy sense of humor.

Mister Looking for something a little more serious? You may want to check out Mister. The guys behind Mister have a particular aim for their app: they want a “grown-up version of Grindr.” The app is essentially a cross between Grindr and OkCupid.

Squirt While mainly a webbased social networking site, Squirt is branching out with a mobile version of their site that resembles an app. Unlike some of the other apps and sites out there, Squirt is pretty explicit about being for sex.

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:theatre Gender Identity Issues Form the Core of ‘Whistling Psyche’

By Nicholas Grant

“After he was dead,

as a girl and that the choice to live his life as a man was so that he could pursue a career as a surgeon. These events I was told that (he) was a woman…I should say that (she) mean that Barry was the first British woman to become a was the most hardened creature I ever met.” – Florence qualified medical doctor.

Nightingale on the death of Dr. James Miranda Stuart Barry.

“Well, we know of Pope Joan, and surely there have been That quote sets the stage for the memorable encounter be- women who, by design or necessity, must go in disguise of tween the two that is the core of the gripping play Whistling one sort or another to get by in the world. So yes, yesterday, Psyche by Sebastian Barry, running Feb. 15–23 at the today and tomorrow there will be humans somewhere who Woodruff Arts Center Black Box Theatre. This production can only be authentically themselves by donning a disguise marks the American premiere of the piece. whether they be male or female,” says McManus.

Two 19th-century innovators, Florence Nightingale and Dr. James Miranda Barry, wait in a Victorian railway station for a chance to tell their very personal stories, stories that will change the course of medicine forever. Starring Atlanta theatrical royalty Joanna Daniel and Kathleen McManus, the story is one of reflection, re-evaluation and finally, redemption.

When it comes to why gender identity issues remain a concern that some people have a hard time accepting, the woman deduce that it is morality and organized religions that play a combined role in the ongoing prejudices. At its core, though, the story is about two great people who helped to shape history.

“I found this play by accident doing research for an unrelated audition,” says McManus. “I was actually chasing down a lead on the actress Kathryn Hunter, who originated the role of Sebastian Barry›s JMB, and the man just spoke to me.”

Daniel adds, “Who could not resist an artistic journey into Florence Nightingale›s life – especially when juxtaposed with the story of Dr. James Barry. The language of the piece is beautiful and poetic, coming from the pen of one of Ireland›s most celebrated playwright/poet/authors, Sebastian Barry.”

Daniel sums it up like this: “We take so much for granted in this 21st century, it’s important to be reminded about the struggles, the dedication and bravery of these two people in their quest to ensure decent, clean and sanitary conditions in our hospitals and on our battlefields. If it was not for them, we would still be doomed to the nightmarish experience that existed for anyone confined in a hospital or wounded in battle before the early to mid-1800s. And the fact that it was two women who were the instigators of these reforms I think speaks for itself!”

The story of Whistling Psyche is one set at a specific point in history, but its themes are timeless.

McManus adds “Gender issues aside, it’s important that we honor those who come before us and, by blazing the trail, “There are always going to be struggles and attempts at make life more tolerable.” improving our quality of life here on earth, this is just one example,” says Daniel. “As for the gender issue, it continues Whistling Psyche by Sebastian Barry will run for two to be a controversial topic of course, but not to quite such a weeks beginning Feb. 13 at the Woodruff Arts Center Black Box Theatre (Third Floor, Woodruff Arts Center, degree as in the period of this play.”

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A Great Big World Says Something

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By Joseph Brownell

AGBW: We were in disbelief. We were like “Us?! Christina?! Is she sure?!” It just wasn’t news we could have ever expected in a million lifetimes. We were floored, and felt humbled and a little scared!

he title of their debut record, Is There Anybody Out There?, is probably a rhetorical question since Ian Axel and Chad Vaccarino, better known as the duo A Great Big World, have been sitting in the top ten of the iTunes charts with their nearly double platinum, hit single “Say Something” featuring Christina Aguilera for months.

DA: Did you expect “Say Something” to affect people the way that it has?

The duo met nearly eight years ago at NYU. “I stalked Chad down in a practice room one night and made him listen to the songs I was writing,” Axel joked. “I was really looking for a collaborator of sorts, and Chad was ‘too busy’ for new friends and so I had to be persistent. It wasn’t my intention to sing though. Once Chad heard the songs I was writing, he helped me finish them and pushed me to sing them!”

AGBW: It’s always been a really powerful song for us. It came at a really difficult time and helped heal our broken hearts.

We wrote it years ago, but decided to record it for our recent album because we knew it hadn’t reached the people we wanted it to. But what the song is doing is on a whole different level than anything we expected. It’s almost as if the song has a mind of its own. It’s bigger than us.

A Great Big World took a break from prepping the release of Is There Anybody Out There? (available now) to talk to David Atlanta about their crazy whirlwind since they got the call from Christina Aguilera, a secret musical project and why equality is important to A Great Big World.

DA: The video is heartbreaking. When you filmed, were the vignettes for the video filmed separately from your performances?

AGBW: Sometimes they were, and sometimes they weren’t.

Everything was done on the same day, in the same place. And David Atlanta: In October you were playing for there’s one scene towards the end of the video where the thousands at Atlanta Pride and in November you three of us are at the piano and you can see the vignettes in were performing for millions on The Voice – has it the background. just been a whirlwind ride for you guys?

DA: Some people might not know you had a song A Great Big World: It’s been so intense. It feels like we got on Glee much like fun. and “I Really Want It” from shot up in a rocket and we are holding on tight. All of our the new album reminds me of the band’s playfulwildest dreams are coming true but we haven’t had a mo- ness but also of their reflection on life – are you ment to process it all! hearing that comparison a lot?

DA: When you guys got the call from Christina AGBW: We are hearing that comparison a lot, and we love it.

Aguilera, what went through your head?

They have a really similar story to us, and we really like their writing and dream of reaching as many people as they have.

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DA: Now that you’re releasing Is There Anybody DA: How about the song “Everyone is Gay” – you Out There?, how excited are you to get this group guys created that track for a friend, correct? of songs out into the world?

AGBW: Our friends Kristin and Danielle run the website evAGBW: So excited. A lot of these songs we wrote years ago. eryoneisgay.com. They give all sorts of advice to kids who So it will be a huge weight off our shoulders. We are so proud are struggling with or have questions related to sexuality. of the songs. We poured our hearts into them.

They were putting together a compilation album filled with the “gayest songs ever” and asked us to write one of them.

DA: The album seems to really speak to this lost We are so into what they stand for, so it was a big “Yes!” generation who is figuring things out and making their mark on the world- does that accurately sum DA: Why is equality important to A Great Big up where you guys are this moment? Making your World? mark on the world?

AGBW: We’re all in this thing together. We believe that evAGBW: Wow. Thank you. It’s hard to respond to that! We eryone is a reflection of everyone else. That literally and coldefinitely feel great purpose in what we are doing. “Say lectively, we are one. And what ties us all together - the Something” for example is a song we wrote years ago when common thread - is love. And we feel a great responsibility we never felt more alone. And to think that it’s reaching this as artists to spread that love and positivity in our music. many people now is so hard to process. But we believe the songs come from a place that we are all connected to. Call DA: After the song’s release didn’t some people it “universal consciousness” or “God” or whatever you want. mistakenly think you guys were dating?

We just feel so lucky to be a part of it.

AGBW: People have always thought we were dating.

DA: “Already Home” and “There is an Answer” are (Laughs) already favorites of mine – do you guys have any favorites from the album?

DA: So, what’s next for A Great Big World?

AGBW: Aw thank you! It’s hard to pick a favorite, but a few AGBW: Hopefully a lot of touring and many more records. that come to mind are “Rockstar,” “Everyone is Gay,” and We’re also writing a musical, but shhhh – you’re not sup“Shorty Don’t Wait.” posed to know!

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Jennifer Nettles: That Girl On her solo debut, Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles treads a thin line between folkpop, country and adult contemporary that works better with multiple listens.

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The album kicks off with “Falling,” the best song about loss of innocence since Deana Carter slayed country radio with “Strawberry Wine.” With publicity performances of the track during album release week, this is guaranteed (rightfully so) to become a smash hit for Nettles.

ven before topping the country charts as one-half of the duo Sugarland and winning the 2008 ACM and CMA Song of the Year Award, as well as that year’s country Grammy, for the ballad “Stay,” Jennifer Nettles was that girl.

Other album highlights? Nettles pens “This One’s For You” with Sara Bareilles. Its laid back, piano-driven tune sounds like a session extension of the latter’s “Manhattan.” Nettles’ also hits a high note with ballad “Me Without You,” although at times the song could benefit from a more restrained vocal.

Cutting her teeth on the local Georgia music scene, Nettles’ voice and personality has always been bigger than the country music box that inevitably came with performing in the genre. Die-hard fans remember New Year’s Eve shows at Atlanta’s Eddie’s Attic, Soul Miner’s Daughter shows in Statesboro and Jennifer Nettles Band rewinding at The Roxy in Atlanta, as well as Nettles’ lyrical grittiness and captivating stage presence.

Nettles knows her way around a ballad, but it’s the upbeat tracks where Nettles’ displays her tongue-in-cheek wit. On “Jealousy” Nettles sings ““I didn’t really mean to cause such an ugly scene / Showing up at your house, half-drunk and crazy / Bitch, I called you out,” and never has the little green monster been so much fun. Nettles also examines our current celebrity obsession on the Richard Marx assisted “Know You Wanna Know” and our nation’s fast-paced technological dependence on “Moneyball.” All three tracks shine, but after repeated listens.

While Sugarland seemed to soften some of Nettles’ edges, you only have to look back at 2010’s Incredible Machine to see that Nettles and company were being inspired and moved by music other than country. Enter That Girl, the first major-label solo album for Jennifer Nettles.

For the album’s flamenco-flavored lead single (and title track), Nettles teamed up with Atlanta-area native Butch Walker (Taylor Swift, P!nk). The result is a somewhat odd single choice but entirely catchy homage/response to Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” whereas Nettles’ sings she doesn’t want to be the other woman, or “that girl.”

So who is Jennifer Nettles and where do the tracks on her album put her in context of today’s musical landscape? Much like the Dixie Chicks, who were searching for their musical identity in 2006, Nettles turned to Rick Rubin to help flush all that out.

The result finds Nettles treading a thin line between folk-pop, country and adult-contemporary—which to some die-hard fans, has proven to be a bit of a letdown.

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The album’s one disappointment is the snoozer “Thank You.” Co-written with Little Big Town’s Philip Sweet, the track could’ve been included as a bonus track instead of “His Hands.”

“His Hands” is a heartbreaking tale of domestic violence that begs for a video treatment and release to country radio.

It’s quite easily one of Nettles’ most convincing performances since “Stay,” and the best song on the album – the deluxe iTunes version, that is.

Some might claim that marriage and motherhood have softened Nettles, and, sure, gone are the “red starfish and blue lizard tails,” but what’s left is a mature woman who still has one of music’s most engaging voices.

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That Awkward Moment In spite of three leads who are normally worth watching, That Awkward Moment is painful to watch.

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ith Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s the perfect time of year for all sorts of movies with romantic elements. One of 2014’s attempts at creating something a little different is That Awkward Moment, an R-rated comedy about three best friends who have to decide what they want in their respective relationships.

Unfortunately, That Awkward Moment is full of too much awkwardness, and not enough to redeem these relationships.

By Elijah Sarkesian

Daniel is a clown. He’s constantly making jokes, which can be charming. But when he’s constantly putting down his female friend who turns into a hookup, you have to wonder: in what reality would a smart, engaging woman put up with this behavior for more than five minutes. Teller’s definitely created a specific on-screen persona through previous films like The Spectacular Now and 21 & Over, and it carries over here; Teller usually has a bit more charisma, though.

Compared to the others, Mikey is relatively harmless. The big problem with Mikey is his approach to trying to fix his relationship with his wife: it’s by having more sex, without talking about the bigger underlying issues of the relationship, then getting upset when things don’t work out.

Mikey’s the “nice guy,” and he carries the problems of that persona throughout the film. Even though he has less to work with than the other two, Jordan has a natural charm that, for the most part, covers up some of the more glaring flaws with Mikey.

Jason (Zac Efron), Daniel (Miles Teller) and Mikey (Michael B. Jordan) are three best friends who enjoy hitting the town and finding different women to sleep with. Mikey’s pursuits are more vicarious living through the other two, since he’s already married. When his wife leaves him for another man because they haven’t had sex in six months, the three commit to one thing: no serious relationships. Almost instantly, all three are Beyond the individual characters, there’s a bigger problem drawn into relationships of different sorts that find them lying with the film: rampant misogyny. The women are barely to each other. fleshed out here, and the men treat them all like trash. Yet somehow, things largely work out for the men in spite of For a 94-minute movie, I could pretty easily list 94 problems themselves. While there may be plenty of relationships that with this film. Since that would take up more space and time develop where one person treats the other poorly, seeing than I’m willing to commit, though, let’s narrow it down to the that reflected in what attempts to be a positive light is just biggest sweeping issues with the film. First and foremost, the disgusting. guys in this film are all assholes, to varying degrees.

If you’re still dying to see this film, chances are you’ve Jason is the worst. We’re talking about a guy who’s willing to seen how much of Zac Efron you’ll see in the film (and yes, give the “it’s not you, it’s me” talk in the middle of sex. Talk it’s a lot). That’s about all you’ll get out of this film – surabout awkward moments. Worse is his reaction to a one-night face, nothing more. stand. After waking up and convincing himself she’s a hooker, That Awkward Moment is now playing in he eventually calls her a hooker to her face – and still pursues theaters. The film is rated R for sexual her, with some success. It doesn’t help that, while Efron may content and language throughout. be easy on the eyes, he’s definitely the lightweight when it comes to acting from this ensemble.

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Thursday, Feb. 6–Saturday, Feb. 8 • SCAD Atlanta (1600 Peachtree St NE) SCAD hosts their second annual aTVFest, a series of screenings, workshops, panels and more centered around the television artform. Included in this year’s schedule are a couple of LGBT-related titles: a screening of Looking with cast members Frankie Alvarez, Murray Bartlett, Raul Castillo and O.T. Fagbenie; plus a discussion about Orange is the New Black with cast members Uzo Aduba, Danielle Brooks, Matt McGorry and Samira Wiley. For more information, visit atvfest.com.

HIV 101 Saturday, Feb. 8 • Noon–4 p.m. • MISTER Center (60 11th St NE) This workshop from MISTER Center includes a discussion on HIV, including myths associated with the virus, plus how it’s transmitted and possible treatment options. For more information, visit mistercenter.org.

GLSEN Fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 8 • 7–10 p.m. • C.E. Mendez Foundation (200 Ottley Drive NE) GLSEN hosts a cocktail party to raise funds for anti-bullying programs. Guests include actor Cheyenne Jackson and news reporter Erica Byfield. For more information, visit glsen.org.

This Week in Theatres The Monuments Men: George Clooney stars and directs in a film about a platoon in World War II assigned by FDR to rescue artistic masterpieces from the Nazis in Germany and return them to their rightful owners. The all-star cast also includes Matt Damon, Cate Blanchett, Bill Murray and John Goodman.

The Lego Movie: The ubiquitous toy finally hits the big screen in an original story about Emmet, a lowly Lego figure who joins a group intent on battling an evil force. It may sound like pure marketing for a toy line, but this comes from the filmmakers who gave us Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and 21 Jump Street, so we’re optimistic about this actually being fun.

Vampire Academy: In the latest attempt to take a young adult book franchise and turn it into a film franchise, we have Vampire Academy, the story of a Dhampir (half human, half vampire, mortal) who’s training to protect the Moroi from bloodthirsty immortal vampires known as the Strigoi. Will it launch a new franchise? We’ll see…

‘Finding Her Here: In and Out of Love’ Saturday, Feb. 8 • 8 p.m. • Druid Hills Presbyterian Church (1026 Ponce De Leon Ave NE) The Atlanta Women’s Chorus presents their inaugural concert with a program about the many experiences of love in a woman’s life. For more information, visit agmchorus.org/ awc/.

‘The Polyamorists Next Door’ Tuesday, Feb. 11 • 7:30–9 p.m. • Charis Books (1189 Euclid Ave NE) Dr. Elisabeth Sheff discusses her 15 years of research that led to her book The Polyamorists Next Door: Inside MultiplePartner Relationships and Families. For more information, visit charisbooksandmore.com.

Mastering the Art of Bragging Wednesday, Feb. 12 • 6–8 p.m. • Philip Rush Center (1530 Dekalb Avenue NE, Suite A) Regain the skill of bragging with the Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, as leadership coach Darcy Eikenberg teaches techniques on selling yourself to the world. For more information, visit atlantagaychamber.org. davidatlanta.com // 49

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fairyscopes ARIES (March 20 – April 19):

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22):

You may be forced to choose between work and fun today – and the stars suggest choosing fun. Remember that keeping a good work-life balance is important. There’s a difference between ambition and obsession!

A high-flying day will provide a bird’s-eye view of your life – count your many blessings while they’re all in sight. A reminder of a defunct affair may send you plummeting this evening – don’t wallow in maudlin sentiment.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20):

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21):

Today you should receive a sign that you are on the right spiritual path – and this sign will also point you to the next step. Watch for personal symbolism and mysterious occurrences. Read between the lines.

Apply the macro to the micro today: Grand philosophical ideas and important economic theories can help you answer personal questions of all kinds. Tonight, take the lead in making plans with your friends.

GEMINI (May 21- June 20):

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20):

Try to ride today’s wave of high energy through the evening – you will likely get a lot done later in the day. A somewhat meek person in your life may be unusually dominant tonight – and you’re going to love this side of him!

Don’t ignore a startling flash of inspiration today – harness it! Tonight, eat at home if you can. You should prepare at least part of the meal, and use local ingredients if at all possible. You’ll find out why soon enough.

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A forgotten or unexpected task may disrupt your afternoon or early evening – you may be asked to work late, for instance. Tonight, don’t force yourself to go out if you really feel like staying in.

You may battle frustration at work today. Be assured that great things are happening outside your view -- hang in there. This evening, you can do anything you set your mind to. It should be a fun night!

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This evening may see you coming to a friend’s – or perhaps a new acquaintance’s – aid. Your good deed will be rewarded tenfold, as long as you don’t boast about it or embarrass its object. Your kindness will be noticed.

An invigorating, pleasant day may fade into a somewhat frustrating evening – outside forces are going to effect change in your life. Don’t fight this – it’ll turn out to be beneficial. Get a good night’s sleep tonight.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22):

PISCES (February 19 – March 19):

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When a boss, a parent or some other authority figure says something that is clearly untrue today, it may be advantageous to simply keep your mouth shut. This evening, a bit of unexpected glamour will color social plans.

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