David Magazine | Atlanta Issue 608

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

ISSUE 608

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DAVID ATLANTA MAGAZINE 1874 Piedmont Avenue 390-C Atlanta, GA 30324 Mon-Fri 9:30am-6:00pm Phone: 404.418.8901 Fax: 404.418.8901 ext. 7 www.davidatlanta.com mail@davidatlanta.com publisher Matt Neumann

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photography Brian Sawyer Matt Neumann Adam Rowe Jesus De La Cruz

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Cover Story

KRISTINE W REDEFINES JAZZ

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ristine W’s highly anticipated debut studio jazz album, Straight Up with a Twist, releases to all major digital outlets and retail stores worldwide on September 14, 2010. In the 30-track, double-cd set, the dance music icon transforms several of her #1 club hits into smooth jazz ballads. Reworked hits include “Wonder of it All”, “Save My Soul” and “Stronger”. The jazz version of “Feel What You Want”, Kristine’s first career release and first Billboard Dance #1, will be the debut single from the album.

“Straight Up with a Twist took four years to complete,” explained Kristine W from her home in Las Vegas. Much of the delay was due to the high cost of producing a doublecd album; Kristine W financed it herself. “I insisted on bringing in the best musicians to the project. Scheduling studio time with these busy artists was complicated.”

“This was my first foray in recording a Jazz album,” she continues. “I figured if I was going to do it, I was going to do it right. The end result is proof positive the wait was well worth it.”

David Paich from the seventies rock band Toto is featured on the single “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”. Other contributing talent include Myron Dove, Ricky Z , Ed Roth, Eric Tewalt, Jason Hahn, Dave Hart, and Lance Lee. “These are musicians that have toured with Carlos Santana, Marc Anthony, Paulino Rubio, Diana Ross, Jeffery Osbourne, and Paul McCartney,” said Kristine W. “It was an honor to work with such a high caliber of music professionals.”

Though Straight Up with a Twist is Kristine W’s first professional jazz album, jazz has long been in her blood. Kristine’s mother raised a family of five on her own by singing jazz and standards in local juke joints. At nine years old, Kristine began singing alongside her mother.

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By the time she entered Junior High, Kristine was a budding jazz musician, competing in and winning jazz contests throughout the Northwest.

She was also a budding beauty competing in pageants. She won Miss Washington and placed first in the talent competition at the Miss America pageant, singing “Summertime”. She then moved to Las Vegas where she headlined her own show at the Las Vegas Hilton. She performed more live shows than any other performer in the hotel’s history—including Elvis. June 28, 1998 was officially sanctioned Kristine W day in the state of Nevada. In 1996, Kristine launched her dance music career with her first Billboard #1, “Feel What You Want.”

Fourteen years later, “The Power of Music” became Kristine W’s 15th #1. Kristine W now ties Mariah Carey for third-most toppers on Billboard’s Dance/Club Play Songs chart. Only Madonna (with 40) and Janet Jackson (with 19) have yielded more #1s. Kristine W also holds the world’s record for Most Consecutive #1 Billboard Club Hits. Madonna and Janet Jackson have had seven #1 songs in a row; Kristine W has scored nine.

“The song on Straight Up with a Twist that has the most meaning to me is ‘Dream On’,” adds Kristine W. “It’s a song I wrote in college and never finished until this project. It’s funny to think of the girl I was then, writing the song, dreaming about her career, never imagining the fabulous road she would be traveling. It has been an incredible dream realized, sharing dance music with the world. I will continue to do so.

“My new jazz projects will be exciting because this style of music will allow me to be heard during the chilled moments in life. My audience has been so supportive of my music; I want to be in the mix for them anyway I can. I am blessed to be living my dream.”

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Datebook Wednesday Sept. 8 Feelin’ Lucky?

6:30 p.m. at Jungle, 2115 Faulkner Road. Hey sports fans! Come play a game that you’re sure to win. Join PALS Atlanta at the Jungle for a sports themed Bingo Game. Just $20 gets you 7 games, with 6 chances to win each time!). If you plan to attend you must register in advance. To register on-line visit PalsAtlanta.org.

White After Labor Day?

7 p.m. at Mason Murer Fine Art, 199 Armour Drive NE. Yes we know it’s after Labor Day but still looking to wear that fierce all-white suit? Then make your way to the White Party.

This party is sure to be a blast with music, dancing, cocktails, and exquisite cuisine prepared by the best chefs from some of Atl’s finest restaurants. The event boasts a silent auction with a wide assortment of prizes like travel and entertainment packages, fine dining experience, and many one-of-a kind items. All proceeds from this event will benefit Open Hand. For more information visit: www. projectopenhand.org.

Friday Sept. 10

“I See Straight People!”

Thursday Sept. 9 Indulge In Style

9 p.m. at The W Midtown Atlanta Hotel, 125 10th Street Northeast. It’s back by popular demand! Chris Coleman’s Thursday party returns to the stylish and classy Living Room inside The W Midtown. The outdoor patio will be open, and drink specials will be available.

There’s also going to be Bliss Spa give-a-ways, W Hotel room give-a-ways, and you might even get to see a celebrity or two. www.chriscolemanenterprises.com.

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7 p.m. at First Existentialist Congregation, 470 Candler Park Rd. “I See Straight People” is an annual draw of straight-ally writers and performers to support October’s Queer Literary Festival. This Atlanta Queer Lit Festival benefit will be night of poetry, music and spoken word, hosted by Rupert Fike. For a $10 donation you’ll get a chance to hear selections from Alice Lovelace, Stephen Wing, James May, and more.

For more information visit: www.atlqueerlitfest.com.

Datebook Here Kitty Kitty

11 p.m. at Blake’s On the Park, 227 10th Street. It’s Karaoke with the one and only Kitty LeClaw. She’s a pussycat, but careful, she does sometimes scratch. For more information visit: www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com.

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Debbie Reynolds Live!

8 p.m. at Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech, 349 Ferst Drive NW. The loveable diva, Debbie Reynolds, will be performing Live at GA Tech. A night of comedy, song, and dance await you in this former Will & Grace co-star’s performance. She’s been from “Singin’ in the Rain” to Eddie Fisher’s jilted wife to Vegas to Carrie Fisher’s Mom. Tickets are between $55 and $125. For more information visit www. ferstcenter.org or call 404-894-9600.

Legendary Dance Party at Traxx

11:30 p.m. at Traxx Atlanta, 1287 Columbia Drive. Dance all night long at this party that goes until 5:30 in the morning! With plenty of room to do so, this hip-hop club will keep you on your feet with 4 DJ’s, 3 MC’s, and 2 Dance Floors. Parking is free all night and pitchers are just $15. For more information visit: www. traxxatlanta.com.

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Monday Sept. 13

Monday Madness!

5 p.m. at LeBuzz, 585 Franklin Road in Marietta. Everybody hates Mondays, but the folks at LeBuzz can help you melt away the stress of the day at Margarita Mondays.

They’ve got shooter boys to make your Monday better, and they even have free chips & salsa. This is a “21 & up” kind of party, with no cover charge. For more information visit: www.thenewlebuzz.com.

Tuesday Sept. 14

Reception for State Rep. Mike Jacobs

Sunday Sept. 12

Musical + Comedy + Beauty Contest

2 p.m. at 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. NE. Pageant, the Musical Comedy Beauty Contest called “screamingly funny!” by the New York Times, has it all in this hilarious Off-Broadway tour. Directed by two-time Tony nominee Bill Russell, this musical showcases six of the most beautifully radiant lads, uh, “ladies” to ever grace an Atlanta stage! For tickets and information visit: www.pageantatlanta.com or www.14thstplayhouse.org.

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6 p.m. at Cowtippers, 1600 Piedmont Ave. NE. This thank you reception for Georgia State Rep. Mike Jacobs is to honor him for all of his work in the Georgia Legislature on behalf of LGBT rights. Most recently, Jacobs passed anti-bullying legislation, same gender hospital visitation rights, and publically vowed to oppose the high profile gay adoption ban proposal. He also charged the Republican candidates to “stop gay bashing,” during the recent primary election for governor. For more information visit: www.georgiaequality.org.

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M o mma M o n a ’s Re p o n se

Question

Ask Momma Mona Dear Momma Mona, I work the night shift as a hotel manager and miss out on the night life.

Even on my days/nights off, it is important to maintain the same sleep-awake schedule. Needless to say, it is difficult for me to meet people. Any suggestions? ~Working Nights Mike Hi Working Nights Mike, Don’t you just hate it when work gets in the way of real life?!? Working the night shift does preclude you from much social life, especially the bar and partying social scene. But no worries! You can still socialize at the coffee houses all over the city. Locate two or three near you and check them all out. See which one “fits” with your comfort level and also which one attracts a population of people you would like to meet and get to know. The more frequently you go, the more familiar you will be with the employees and other patrons. Before you know it, this will be… a place where everyone knows your name! (intro song from the TV show Cheers) Don’t like coffee, order a yogurt or fruit cup. The important thing is to get yourself out there.

Other ideas for getting out and meeting people during the day time hours are: bookstores (most have a coffee shop too), gyms, and some business networking groups meet for early morning breakfast meetings. If your days/evenings off happen to be on the weekend, check out organizations that spark an interest and see if there is one that meets at a time that does not interfere with your usual sleeping schedule. I’m glad you said that you try not to upset your sleeping schedule even on days off because circadian rhythms are a bitch when they get crossed up.

Momma Mona wishes you GREAT SUCCESS! September at last! And, a little relief from the heat. While at Ansley Mall after a really harsh yoga class at L.A. Fitness by cute yoga instructor Wayne, Momma Mona mingled a little with the Starbuck’s patrons inquiring about what they think about Atlanta’s gay community. Here’s some of the thoughtful responses: “Atlanta’s social venues are clearly split between lesbians and gays. That’s not the way it is in smaller cities. Age is another dividing line. If you are over 30 or so, you better be one of the pretty, well-kept people to float.”

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“There’s a lot of good bars and coffee houses to meet and socialize. I usually come here for my Saturday morning buzz and to read the newspaper. Yes, I’m following the elections and all the mudslinging (chuckle).”

“I came to Atlanta because of the large gay population. I feel like I have more options to get out and meet people and that’s what you have to do. It’s so easy to stay at home, especially when you have a demanding job.”

“Atlanta puts on a really good Gay Pride Parade and it seems to be widely supported by the churches and straight community.

Yeah, I almost get teary-eyed because it feels good.” *Note: The Atlanta Gay Pride Parade and Festival this year will be October 9th & 10th at Piedmont Park.

“I know of an older gay couple in my neighborhood who have to be around 80.

They would be a great source to interview about gay history here. I’m concerned that this younger generation will not know of the sacrifices and hardships gays of the older generation had to maneuver around.”

“I prefer the morning time coffee houses to the later night bars these days. Yes, I guess you could call it a hang-out because you see many of the same people at around the same time on Saturdays and Sundays.

I spend almost two hours here reading the paper, talking with friends or anyone who’s interested in Atlanta politics. This next election is going to be pivotal for gays in Atlanta and anything I can do to encourage people to get involved and/or just vote, I will.”

“So you are Momma Mona from the magazine? I’ve just started noticing your column. Not bad. Sure, I’ll write you with some thoughts. Thanks.”

The Starbucks at Ansley Mall is always lively with people. Great crowd of people and interesting, too. Thanks everyone for spending a little time with Momma Mona!

Where’s the next venue to meet & greet?

Email your questions to MommaMona@ DavidAtlanta.com

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Surprise Surprise

by Mikey Rox

Sixteen years ago, actor/playwright Travis Michael Holder embarked on a cathartic journey that has finally come full circle.

His original, semi-autobiographical play, “Surprise Surprise,” – about a closeted gay actor with a much younger, disabled lover and an estranged teenaged son – is now a full-length feature releasing on DVD Aug. 31.

In a recent interview, Holder – along with the film’s director, Jerry Turner – discuss the filmmaking process, what parts of the plot were plucked from real life, and why this gay-themed film got snubbed for not being gay enough.

MIKEY ROX: First of all, what haven’t you done, Travis? I just woke up and I’m already exhausted from reading your bio.

TRAVIS MICHAEL HOLDER: I have never transcribed War and Peace in longhand with a quill pen, which was a major task I wanted to accomplish in my life before I croak. Unfortunately, I never got farther than the first sentence of chapter one: “Well, Prince, so Genoa and Lucca are now just family estates of the Buonapartes...” I guess it was the spelling of Bonaparte that always threw me off. I’m such a creature of habit, you know? I also never slept with Brad Pitt. At least I don’t think so.

I did wake up in New Orleans a couple of times – where I spend time teaching and performing each spring – having no idea what happened the night before. But never has Brad’s moped been parked outside below my balcony. Maybe he sneaked out to get home before Angie realized he was gone.

JERRY TURNER: [Laughs] Good question.

MR: Your new movie, “Surprise Surprise,” is based on an original play that you wrote and starred in, in 1994. You’re quoted as saying that it’s “based on more autobiographical shit than I’d care to admit.”

Please, make my job a little easier and spill the beans now.

TMH: A lot of it is fiction; a lot of it is about my life.

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horrific accident when [David] was 4 years old.

Ironically, his grandmother died just after the play was first written and his mother passed away the week it premiered. David and his wife Linda were at opening night and, needless to say, it was a tremendously emotional journey for him. As I say, there are a lot of fictionalized twists in “Surprise Surprise,” like the fact that, unfortunately, I never was the star of my own successful TV series and the real David was younger than he is portrayed to be in the film, which I felt no one would have bought considering how precocious he was then. But, yes, the movie is based on our real-life relationship.

David is now long married and, surprisingly, almost as old as I am.

MR: The original cast featured Dawn Wells (of “Gilligan’s Island” fame) in the role of your best friend, which Deborah Shelton takes on in the film.

Did you reach out to Dawn to reprise her role for the movie?

TMH: Yes. Dawn, who has been one of my best friends for many years, was all set to do the film, but like Chris Carmack, who’d played my lover in a play – with us as Tennessee Williams and Frank Merlo – was unable to do it because of scheduling problems at the last minute. For Chris, it was after “The O.C.” and he was called to New York to do “Entertaining Mr. Sloane” on Broadway opposite Alec Baldwin, so we wished him Godspeed and, luckily, the brilliant and beautiful John Brotherton was also with Chris’ manager, so we snagged him just before “One Life to Live” did.

For Dawn, we postponed the shoot twice to accommodate her breakneck schedule and then, as she planned to return from a personal appearance in Europe to begin working with us, she began to voice some problems with Junie’s language. She’d said all those nasty words and had done all those nasty things onstage, but believe me, droves of “Gilligan’s Island” fan-clubbers left in shock at intermission. Dawn was afraid Mary Ann would never be asked to bake another coconut pie if she said “fuck” on camera 3,458 times in 90 minutes – and Jerry and I were unwilling to tame the character to ease her fears. Dawn would have been great, as she was onstage, but we couldn’t be prouder of Deborah Shelton in the role, which, for me, was her best work since “Body Double.”

JT: “Body Double,” huh? I guess for me it would have to be “Dallas.” I couldn’t wait to tell my Mom that we cast the woman who shot J.R. I was disappointed that Dawn wanted to rearrange things to protect herself, and I guess I understand her point of view. In preproduction we never thought of anyone other than Dawn, but after what Deborah did for us on such short notice, in terms of performance, I couldn’t think of anyone else in the role. Her monologue scene gets me every time – “Katherine fuckin’ Hepburn!”

MR: You and director Jerry Turner worked together on the adaptation, but only he’s credited with the screenplay. How much input did you have during the process?

TMH: First of all, I guess you must have seen the art for the DVD box before it was corrected, because Jerry and I are credited with writing the screenplay together. Jerry and I have been fast and close friends since the original production of the play here in L.A. in 1994. I don’t know how often he likes to admit it, but it was one of his first appearances as an actor after moving here from San Francisco.

He was Jason, the young Hollywood hotshot in the towel who plays Den’s son on his TV series, played

by Jesse Boyd in the movie. Jerry told me then he would one day make his debut as a filmmaker and director on a film version of my play and, no matter how many margaritas we’ve consumed together over the years as we commiserated about our lives, I have to admit until a few years ago when he said, “Well, are you ready to do this thing?”, I never thought it would happen. I think it was Judith Crist who once said that show business was the only business in the world where you can die of encouragement. Jerry and I would sit around his living room after his former wife made us dinner and his son James was in bed, working through the play script trying to turn it into a screenplay.

It was a glorious time and such fun. One of the major tasks was to update all the topical showbusy references from 1994. A running joke about Suzanne Somers begins the movie and continues throughout, for instance. Junie at one point says, “What is she, dead or something?” Well, in the play originally, the jokes were about Juliet Prowse. And since she indeed was dead by the time we started the screenplay, we needed a new foil for the humor.

Liza became Madonna, Shannon Doherty became Lindsay Lohan. You get the picture.

MR: Are you happy with the outcome? Is the film true to the vision you had of it on screen?

TMH: How can I say this… I am thrilled with the outcome, and, yes, it’s fiercely true to my original

vision. The one thing Jerry, who by the way is straight as an arrow, insisted all along was that we make a film about three people trying to get to know one another and redefine what a family is in this age of social inequality and Tea Party rednecks and Prop 8 haters. My disappointment with the outcome, however, is in how that perception has been received. Jerry had suits interested in taking on the film if we went back to the house and had Jason drop his towel. They complained that no one kissed and no one got naked. Film festivals turned down screening it because it was a gay story, which it isn’t. It’s a family story. Gay is a plot point. Truly, the real David could not have been less homophobic, but making the character homophobic furthered what I was trying to say about life today and relationships.

So now that the film is being promoted as a “gay” film, gay festivals have turned it down because it isn’t gay enough. If Den had been a hot young man or Jason’s towel had dropped, they would have been interested. And I find that very sad. We as a community fight every day to be taken seriously as just people like everyone else, people deserving of respect. The fact that the film isn’t titillating enough to qualify to show at gay film festivals breaks my heart. No, no one kisses – but the love between these people should be something to make us all proud of who we are. My high school biology teacher-cousin in Rockford, Ill., said of the film that he was surprised not only to see that gay people could have – or strive for – a “normal” home life, but that Hollywood people could too, that it wasn’t all clubbing and divorces and Mel Gibson acting like an asshole.

JT: I love this guy, and I couldn’t be happier that you feel the film stayed true to your vision. I really struggled with the whole “if you wanna sell it, show me some skin” thing. I think a couple of directors were fired from the play version for the same reason. They wanted the power of the penis. I can’t be naïve as a producer and say I don’t understand the logic. It’s business, but it also seemed gratuitous. Remember Halle in “Swordfish”? It may interest folks, but it didn’t seem right. I’m not big on stereotypes and, quite frankly, that note for nudity seemed insulting. This movie is simply about family – gay, straight or crooked. It was never meant to be a video cut on Mr. Skin’s website. It does hurt that the community I was rallying for doesn’t see our film worthy of their festivals, but I do think society at large will see it and respect what we were trying to say.

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La Nota Rosa

CON TODOS MENOS CONMIGO...II

by Luis Chiruco

Al “Bueno” lo dejé de ver un buen tiempo...

En realidad, bastante tiempo...

Y un día... en medio de una rumba un man, muy bueno, se acercó a saludar al grupo de amigos con los que yo estaba, yo santo inocente ni atención le presté...

Ya no se saluda o que... ¿?

No se acuerda de mí...

No. Soy yo el “Bueno” ¡¡¡¡¡¡Hola!!!!!!

El “Bueno” estaba de regreso, igual o más bueno que antes. Su vida había dado unas cuantas vueltas... digo unas cuantas debieron ser muchas porque el man era otro totalmente, bueno, se conservaban sus características principales, como los productos Hellwet-Packat, pero como que le cambiaron la configuración...

La chispa que antes lo caracterizaba, era una vaga sombra, ahora mas convertida en chistes flojos. Su conversación fluida y entretenida, se volvía sosa y superficial. Su sencillez como persona, cambiada por una altivez fatua...

Como decir que cambio de personaje, si antes el papel era de inocente oveja, ahora le dieron el papel de lobo feroz. Con libretos y todo incluido, en serio, hasta las frases recurrentes y los clichés comunes, y se había apañado muy bien con la utilería y los otros personajes...

Si antes era la pobre víctima inocente, ahora era nada más ni nada menos que el verdugo, cruel y despiadado, que abusaba de todos... El “Bueno” no dejaba títere con cabeza, se convirtió en el pequeño dictador de mi pequeña ciudad... y yo... espectador de su obra de teatro...

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viejos intenté crearme un personaje: su buen amigo, ser amigos como antes, así íbamos...

Me pasaba de lunes a jueves, y desaparecía de viernes a domingo... El “Bueno” se aparecía de repente en mi camino, muy lobo feroz en el bosque, y luego se iba con otra oveja... y luego llegaba hasta mi casa a dormir en mi cama y contarme sus aventuras de cazador hambriento, y luego a dormir...

Cada quien en su personaje, el “Bueno” sabía que pasaba y a que estabamos jugando... y yo también, mal que bien me prestaba, con la esperanza vana de que me soltara alguito... Pero, nada de nada... que hacer pues...

La fama que antes tenía de fácil, ahora la tenía de “fácil”, es un decir, las posibilidades de enrollarte con el “Bueno” subían en proporción a la cantidad de alcohol que tuviera encima, y no sólo mantenía record en miembros conocidos, también en peleas provocadas y matrimonios desechos...

Tanto drama me estaba cansando, y no sólo de vanas esperanzas vive el hombre, o sea este pechito, y un día a volar pajarito... pero está vez sin decir esta boca es mía, y como Frida Kahlo pies para que los quiero...

Como dice la canción “hasta la flor más hermosa algún día se marchita”, y el “Bueno” fue remplazado en su personaje por otro actor más joven, que a su vez fue remplazado por otro y así sucesivamente...

Al “Bueno” lo vi hace poco manejando un lustroso taxi, se notaba en su cara que había estado bueno alguna vez... me miró como reconociéndome y agachó la cabeza... yo seguí en mi personaje de pasajero y sólo atiné a decirle: al centro por favor...

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Community Spotlight

BoyNextDoor

Celebrating 30 Years of Fashion

BoyNextDoor Menswear marks a major milestone this September as the popular Midtown retailer celebrates thirty years of style, selection, and service for the styleconscious, fashion-forward men of Atlanta.

In September 1980 John Sullivan opend the doors of his small tee shirt and jean shop on Piedmont Avenue in Midtown Atlanta, catering mainly to the newly emerging gay male population in Atlanta.

Like many shops similar to his around the nation, BoyNextDoor specialized in goodfitting, sexy clothes and swim wear for the body-conscious gay man of the 1980’s Levi’s 501s, Speedo swim suits and bikini briefs are still sold at BoyNextDoor today as they were when the doors were first opened over thirty years ago. But Lucky Jeans, Ben Sherman, French Connection, English Laundry and many other national and international brands as well as some smaller independent gay-owned and operated labels

have been added to the fashion mix.

Thoughout its thirty-year history BoynextDoor has proudly and generously given back to the community where it calls home, by donating countless gift cards, merchandise, and money to practically every gay sports team, pageant, pride fest, fund-raiser, and party imaginable. In doing so, this has been its way of giving back to the special community that has supported it over the past thirty years.

Many menswear stores have come and gone in our city over the years and Midtown has changed in many ways during this time, as has Atlanta itself. But one thing that remains is BoyNextDoor will continue to provide the styles, the selection, the service and the fun place in which to find all of these, and it will remain a “favorite” that Atlantans and people from around the country have come to know and love.

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Horoscopes ARIES

You’re trying to whatever regain yourit center right now, and this that week could You need to do takes to slow down — even that means slamming the on tosome feel a littleif traumatic.

It’s not, though -youbrakes just have take project that means a lot to you.

Things should pick up a few steps back in order to figure out where you need to head very soon, but progress this week is false. off next!

TAURUS

Open up and in another it should be Speak out!

-- take otherwise, you perspective might never—get a chance. quite valuable to are you!

It’s aallgood for you step got up People’s emotions flying over time the place, but to you’ve your efforts to show a friend onetothat you are to let them know how you feel tooorifloved you want get anything totally on their side. going.

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People surecan’t are moody feelneed weirdto until see that you figurelately! it all That out.might You do tryyou a few that they’re not just grumpy -- they’re frustrated.

If youhow can help experiments before you’re likely to know to them get what theyyour need,brain! their moods should lift considerably. proceed, so use

CANCER

Your are than almosta always impressive, but now, Otherintuitive peoplepowers are more little confused lately, and you makethat surethey thatkeep you’re not accidentally reading that need couldtomean misunderstanding you — even when youThat’s try tooff explain Youelse may to people’s minds! limits, yourself! but anything is want a go for let it go until next week. now.

LEO

Don’t nothing run offifhalf-cocked now — brings you need to You’re not persistent,right and this week that trait absorb fully before can really make out in allthe its situation glory. Someone may beyou exasperated with you,any but headway. and over double-check.

Once you are sureCheck to win them in the long run.

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VIRGO

Fall on your friends -- they need toespecially feel needed,if you Yourback energy is just right for now— youknow! have You may beyou ablewant to gettohelp with your professional or romantic big plans push forward!

Little things should conspire to help you out, so you can expect to meet life in a way that you’d never have anticipated. Just ask! all

LIBRA

Libra Your state is ifathings little get difficult to handle Try notemotional to worry too much weird this week -- right that’s now. if you canYour get own things together long to all parSee for the course. energy is a little outenough of balance, bow out of any big meetings or appointments.

It’s a good but that just means that change is more likely to come to you. self-care time, that’s for sure!

Things are a little strained right now, but not so much

what’s going on, your actions should stick.

goals.

SCORPIO

You to energy pay attention to your dreams -- more than you Yourneed social has definitely been working for you usually anyway!

Your energy makes — it’s do, a great time to great buryspiritual the hatchet, make you newa conduit something much and the messages come at contactstoor even take the deeper, first step toward a new romannight. tic entanglement. Why not?

SAGITTARIUS

You’re lately not all themcredit answerable.

This isfull notofaquestions good time to--bust outofthe cards That’s or to forget about long-term.

If you canisboost yourimportant savings perfectly okay, the as your quest for knowledge a lot more this month, you are sure to appreciate your foresight than what you end up learning. Keep pestering the right people! in

CAPRICORN

You need to focus your powers on one special person this week You may itfeel if your goodtoenergy been driving you -though mayashave nothing do withhas romance!

You do need to woo this someone week’s big moment.

It could be an award justsee a to in some way, so work your magic soonorand hint of praise from exactly the right person, but now you what happens.

AQUARIUS

You to move from onefor taskstruggles to the next—this week not without Thisneed is not a good week at least for dwelling longyour on any one ofand them -- especially those you that you! Try too to get friends colleagues to back provoke emotional responses in hunker you. Keep moving up, but you may just need to down and like waityou’re for a at an assembly line.day to fight back. more auspicious

PISCES

Music hasof a special resonance for than you this week. If A stroke good luck is more it seems toyou’re be — not a musician yourself, youmean may want branch out to from usual though that doesn’t you to have to get theyour bottom of it! You canand justsee enjoy thecan good and give go-to stations if you dig energy up something totally new thanks to those who watch out for you. and hot.

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The Brent Star Report

Can’t we all just get along?

If you live in Atlanta, you already know that Labor Day Weekend is when Black Gay Pride is celebrated, and you should also know that the “other” pride is coming soon on the weekend of Oct. 8th-10th. Yea, some folks say “white” pride, but either way, no one will stop you from attending either celebration...in fact, during Black Pride, one of the most popular events is called The White Party or the White Affair (I love irony). But let me tell you, Brent Star doesn’t give a damn if it’s “Asian” pride, my black ass will be at all of them! However, everyone ain’t Brent Star (whew!). But seriously (and sadly), when you get down to the nitty gritty, some people aren’t as ‘open minded’ as they appear.

It’s sad because how can we as a community lift our voices as “one” and ask for equality and acceptance when we have problems with our OWN kind (and in this case, the sad irony is, ‘some of us’ don’t like ‘some of us’ simply because ‘some of us’ are...different)! So, let me get this straight (no pun), you want ppl to accept you despite that you’re different from them but you have problems with some gays because that particular ‘gay’ guy is a different color, or too fat, or too fem, or he wears makeup (gross!

How DARE he put glitter on his face like that making our community look so GAY), he’s on the downlow, he’s too this, or to that. Girl sit down! I haven’t even started giving examples... there are some black guys who don’t like to talk to other black guys just because they date white guys...and of course...some white guys get beef from their white friends just because they date black guys.

So far though, I have mostly been talking in black and white but this is across the board.

Like I haven’t even touched some of the tension between “gays” and “lesbians”. I’ve always wondered why is it called the “gay and lesbian” community instead of just “the gay community”?

Women can’t be ‘gay’? Or is it that the lesbians feel that when ppl say “gays” they’re mostly talking about men. Child, I’m sure there was one ole’ butch lesbian that said “hell to the nall, put “us” in the community too, not just you gay men”. Oh, and trust me there’s segregation within the ‘lesbian’ community too…now that I think about it, I guess I was a lesbian back in the day when I had a girlfriend---I think this was in the 1500s…THAT’S another column though).

But there’s hope. I am starting to see more interracial relationships, more straight acting gay guys date drag performers, more color in bars like Blakes and Burkharts. Child, i remember back in the day, both of those clubs had like less than 10% blacks. That’s not the case now. I’m also seeing more ‘stereotypes crossing over. What I mean is it’s getting more common these days to see black guys act “white” or white guys “act” black. Oh yea, and most of the young white gay kids buy the hip music and hell more white gay kids are on the Adam for Adam website. I’m also running into more skinny guys who are into big guys and of course for centuries older guys who like younger guys are on the rise. We still got work though. I wonder sometimes...is karma making us own up to every time we reject someone or treat someone unfairly just because that And facebook doesn’t make it any better. person is...”different”. I mean, next time you’re During black gay pride, one of my ‘non’ black negative to someone or mistreat someone JUST BECAUSE they’re either being themselves or friends joked that the restaurant, Joe’s, will not what you think they should be, remember probably run out of buffalo chicken wings and pay back is a mother fucker. I mean REALLY, strawberry lemonade. This comes from the old it’s a ‘jungle’ out there!.. stereotype that all black ppl like chicken and watermelon in which I never understood how That’s my time folks, until next week, stop that’s supposed to be a negative stereotype. reading the girls, instead, Why? First of all, it ain’t like that’s ALL we like to eat. Secondly, chicken, cow, fish...they all read The Brent Star Report! shit atleast once before they get cooked. I’m

just saying. Who cares right? Then someone put “now the ‘Jungle’ can live up to it’s name”... Where to catch Brent Star: Tuesdays at SHOUT, referring to the motherland. What’s sad is some Saturdays at Tijuana Garage, Sept. 16th at of the main ones cracking these racist jokes Lebuzz, Thursdays and Sundays once a month love to have sex with black men...oh yea, they at Burkharts and everywhere else that pays! love that black jo stick but “shhhhhh, don’t tell my white friends…”.

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Drag Time

Latest and Greatest Drag News

By Makaila Andrews

Hey y’all! This is Makaila Andrews bringing you another fantastic installment of Drag Time.

Okay, so it seems like everyone has a bit of mixed feelings about drag being a featured article in David Atlanta. I have chosen to take it upon myself to point out a few key elements to justify drag being article material this week. Number one, drag artistry has played an important role in the development of the gay community, not only here in Atlanta, but worldwide. Secondly drag artists are our celebrities, if you will, and through their various characters they have been able to unify people with entertainment. Finally, most people enjoy the charismatic persona’s that drag artists usually display. With all this being said, for those who don’t enjoy it I say, in true drag queen style, “Piss off! Put on a pair of stiletto pumps and I assure you, you will gain a new respect for our craft.”

October is less than a month away, and with that comes one of the greatest holiday events of the year. I’m talking about Halloween. Now for most, Halloween is an awesome time for people to put on their best scary face and terrorize the planet. For the gay community it is also a time for thousands of new drag persona’s to be born. However, most are born and die all in the same night. For a select few the rare once a year forlough of Halloween costumes turns into a new burning desire.

These individuals begin their journey into the world of drag artistry. I have decided to make the month of October drags’ unofficial birthday month. In honor of this new-found celebration I would like you, the readers, to send in some of your best Halloween drag stories, experiences, or events. You can send your information to: HYPERLINK “mailto:makailaandrews@hotmail. com”makailaandrews@hotmail.com

Weekly Highlights

Wednesday: Sept. 8, 2010 The Main Event/Club 91/11pm Thursday: Sept. 9, 2010 Cafe Con Leche/Heretic/11pm Friday: Sept. 10, 2010 Mary Edith Pitts Show/Burkharts/11pm Saturday: Sept. 11, 2010 Miss Barfly-Natural Disaster/Jungle/7pm Sunday: Sept. 12, 2010 The Armorettes/Blake’s/6pm Monday: Sept. 13, 2010 Stars of the Century/Jungle/10pm Tuesday: Sept. 14, 2010 Talent Search and Karaoke/LeBuzz/11pm

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As you know, there are some great shows throughout the city. A couple of shows I would like to spotlight are: The Fantasy Girls on Wednesday nights at The Jungle and Drag On The Edge With Alexandria Martin on Monday nights featured at Blake’s. Fantasy Girls is a spectacle of true female illusion that offers the best in straight male fantasy and some of the most amazing entertainers in the city. Drag on the Edge is just as it says, with the wildly awe inspiring comical illusions of Alexandria Martin and cast, you all will be put on the edge of insanity and walk away with a feeling of “udder” satisfaction. If you have been busy running the “rat race” during those long daytime hours and need a break from it all be sure to check out these two superb shows.

“Let’s get ready to rumble!” This is your drag pageant news. Coming up on September 11th at The Jungle is Atlanta’s favorite camp drag pageant “Miss Barfly”. This years theme is Natural Disasters, for some of you the theme could cause a little disruption. Wait just a minute, before you get your panties in a wad, keep in mind that this particular pageant is done all in good fun and helps to raise money toward the fight against AIDS. I personally have been to previous years and have thoroughly enjoyed myself. Don’t get it twisted, just because this is a camp pageant it does not mean that these girls don’t come packing with a powerful punch. Camp drag, for those who are a part of it, take their craft just a serious as those who do glamor drag. I assure you that you will be truly entertained and will walk away with a feeling of self gratitude for your contributions to a truly admirable cause.

Question of the week

Email Response to makailaandrews@hotmail.com If you were a drag artist, what kind of persona would your character encompass?

(All responders remain anonymous) Question: (Aug. 18, 2010)What kind of drag artist entertains you?

Response: I am entertained by a drag artist who is not afraid to be funny! -I want to see an entertainer who is well polished, and that you can know they have spent a lot of time on creating a solid performance! I think the best drag artist is the one who offers a complete illusion, but at the end of the night, they wash off the makeup, and take off the costumes and reveal that they truly are just giving their audience an illusion!

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Luke drove back out to Gwinnett County, he returned to the palm reader and asked her, “Well, I’ve certainly been in Atlanta long enough and I haven’t found love anywhere.”

The palm reader consulted her crystal balls, she asked him, “Are you sure about that? I see that you have been on many, many dates. I see that you have been with many men. You have found love there.”

“What kind of ‘love’ are we talking about here?” Luke said, “It’s been thirteen weeks already, I watch All My Children and Days of Our Lives, I know thirteen weeks is a story-arc.

Now that I’m back in Atlanta and done with my first thirteen weeks, does this mean I have found love? I don’t understand you.”

“Luke,” the palm reader eyed him suspiciously, “you’ve been drinking in Atlanta too, I see.”

“That’s none of your business.” Luke asked, “Do you perhaps have some cold beer?”

The palm reader banged a cane on the table, “Let’s review, Luke, how much love you’ve found in Atlanta since you came back to Midtown from whence you came.” She brought out a deck of Tarot cards and shuffled them gently in her hands. She leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes. She groaned and growled, she chanted, she sneezed and she 72 davidatlanta

snarled and then, in a flash, she laid out a spread of Tarot cards.

The Tarot cards were laid out in a crisscrossing pattern that only the palm reader could understand; Luke glanced over the cards: the Six of Wands, the Hierophant, the Ace of Swords, the Tower, the Knight of Pentacles; Death. Luke had no earthly idea what any of them meant.

The palm reader said, “You met a petty thief in the park.” She pointed and glared at him through one eye, “You met a drag queen, a gym bunny and a European! You traveled to Louisiana. You fooled around with an Asian in the suburbs and had sex in the toilet of a major international airport just like a senator! You sucked dick in a library, Luke,” the palm reader scoffed; “a public library!”

“Mississippi,” Luke corrected her, “I went to Mississippi.”

She waved the stick in the air above the table, “You spent five days cleaning up tar balls. How noble!” The palm reader clapped her hands sarcastically, “The universe will reward you for such hedonistic selflessness…”

“Yes, but how will the universe reward me? You told me to go to Atlanta, for I would find love there.”

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“His name,” the palm reader pointed at him, “what was the name of the one that went with you Louisiana?”

“Mississippi,” Luke corrected her, “his name is Gregory. He’s a Geology student from UGA.” “He will be your best friend for life but he is not for you, Luke.” The palm reader shook her head, “You will not find love there with him, not that kind of love at least. You must move on from Gregory.”

“But I like him and he has a big dick.”

“That is not enough and you know it. Move on, Luke, go to Atlanta, keep looking, for you will find love there.”

“You’ve said that to me before.”

“What do you want from me?” The palm reader skimmed over her Tarot cards, she eyed her crystal balls. She asked Luke, “Do you want me to tell you your future, your fortune?”

“Uh… like… yeah,” Luke said, “What would be the point of coming to a palm reader?”

The palm reader tapped a card, “The Nine of Wands, this symbolizes you, Luke. You are the ‘L’ in this pattern. Here, you are crossed with the Knight of Cups; this card makes an ‘M’ here.”

“Where?”

The palm reader banged her cane on the table, “Pay attention, Luke. You have a good friend in Gregory but you have on its way to you an enemy. I sense the letter ‘N’ as in ‘No, you don’t want him to be here in Atlanta’, I sense that here in this card,” she pointed.

Luke saw the card: The Seven of Wands; he gasped, “What does it mean?”

“It can mean many things. It all depends on this last card here,” The palm reader flipped over one last Tarot card: ‘The Lovers.’

“Oh,” Luke smiled, “that seems optimistic!”

“No, no, no,” the palm reader shook her head and muttered curses under her breath. “It means opposition, it means offense, it means occult, it means opportunity, and not a good one. It means ornery, offensive, oppressive. I’m thinking of other words that start with ‘O’, like o-ring, orgy, organ, obedience, oblong, oval, ornate and orb. I don’t know why, but I am overcome with an obnoxious feeling. A very bad man is coming to Atlanta, Luke, a very, very evil man…”

“Oh no!” Luke asked, “What is his name?”

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Patti LuPone

Community Events

One of the theatre’s most beloved leading ladies Patti Lupone comes to Atlanta on Monday, September 13, 2010, At 1:00 P.M., At Presser Hall Of Agnes Scott College, 141 E. College Ave., Decatur, reading from and signing copies of her just-released book PATTI LuPONE: A MEMOIR (RandomHouse). This event, presented in conjunction with Georgia Center for the Book, is free and open to the public.

One of the theatre’s most beloved leading ladies lays it all bare, sharing the intimate story of her life both onstage and off – through the dizzying highs and darkest lows – with the humor and outspokenness that have become her trademarks.

With nearly 100 photographs, including an eight-page, four-color insert, and illuminating details about the life of a working actor, from inspired costars and demanding directors to her distinct perspective on how she developed and honed her Tony Award–winning performances, PATTI LuPONE: A MEMOIR is as inspirational as it is entertaining. And though the title might say “a memoir,” this is ultimately a love letter to the theatre by a unique American artist.

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From the heady days of her early twenties – crisscrossing the country as a founding member of the classical repertory theatre ensemble, The Acting Company – to her early success on Broadway, her four-year stint as Libby Thacher on the television series Life Goes On, her loving marriage to Matt Johnston, and much, much more, Patti chronicles her professional and personal life with inimitable candor and wit.

With its insightful retrospective of her careerdefining turns, both on Broadway and abroad, in Evita, Les Misérables, Anything Goes, Sunset Boulevard, Sweeney Todd, and Gypsy, PATTI LuPONE: A MEMOIR reveals the artist’s deeply felt passion for music and the theatre and is, in the end, the compelling and quintessential tale of an exceptional life well lived.

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Friends on Ponce - Happy Time With Daniel and Terry Heretic - Armorettes Cabaret 3rd Saturday Of The Month 8-10PM Jungle - Party A Lo Maximo with DJ Karlitos & DJ Turz LeBuzz - Dance Party & Show Mary’s - Open 5pm - Boys Room Party - Themed Party - Love DJ Mixx - High Energy Music Videos 9pm-1am Model T - Poker Night Swinging Richards - Open 6:30pm - $10 - Hot Naked Men and Big Cocktails Tripps Bar - Laser Show Dance Party with DJ Steve Lynch Woofs - Great Food, Drink & Good Times

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3 Legged Cowboy - Intermediate 2 Step @ 8-9 Amsterdam - Get L.I.T. All Day Specials Bellissima - Texas Hold ‘Em Poker 7pm BJ Roosters - Male Bar Top Dancers - 8pm-1am Blake’s - Rated R @ 11pm - Half Price Apps: ALL DAY Burkharts - Karaoke Idol 10:30pm - Close Club 91 - The Main Event Cabaret & Talent Show Followed By DJ Rick The Eagle - Modern Family Night $3 PBR 18 Friends on Ponce - H.U.M.P. DAY With Jeremy, Ken & Daniel Heretic - Boys Night Out Dress Code party 10pm - 3am Las Margaritas - Karaoke 8pm LeBuzz - Hump Night & New Entertainer Showcase Mary’s - DJ Yes Sir Spins Rock 9pm Mixx - Texas Hold’em Poker 7:30 - 10pm Model T - Free Hot Dogs! $3 Draft Beer – Karaoke Night Oscar’s - Totally Wicked 80s Night Tripps - Taco Night - Free Tacos 5PM Swinging Richards - $5 Cover! Free VIP Lounge Entry Woofs - Woofs House Trivia starts at 8:00pm

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Las Margaritas - Crazy Bitch Bingo 7:30pm LeBuzz - Talent Search & Karaoke Mary’s - CJ Hosting Mary-Oke @ 10pm Mixx - Texas Hold’em Poker 7:30 - 10pm Model T - Always a Party! Wyatt, Gary & Elvis serve up their Best!

Oscar’s - Show Tunes Tuesdays 8PM Swinging Richards - No Cover Tuesdays!

Woofs - Free WII from 4:00 till close - Industry Night!!

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Amsterdam - Video Request Night - Industry Night 9pm BJ Roosters - Male Bar Top Dancers - 8pm-1am Blake’s - Drag on The Edge 11pm with Alexandria Martin Burkharts - Karaoke Idol 10:30pm - Close Club 91 - DJ Scrilla with MC Pretty Pandora’s Box (@91 Below) The Eagle - Bare Chest Night $3PBR Felix’s - Free Pool! Industry Night Friends on Ponce - Afternoons with Jasen 2pm Frogs - $1 Tacos 6-9pm Heretic - Brian May is pouring up stiff drinks - 10pm to 3 am LeBuzz - Man Dance Cabaret - GOGO Dancers - Drink Specials 8pm Mary’s - Open 5pm - DJ Va Jay Jay Spins Mixx - Live Pianist 9pm - 1am Model T - Service Industry Night! Discounted Drinks!

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1. Amsterdam 502 Amsterdam Ave. 404-892-2227 myspace.com/amsterdamatlanta

20. Mary’s 1287 Glenwood Ave. 404-624-4411 www.marysatlanta.com

2. Bellissima 560-B Amsterdam Ave. 404-917-0220 myspace.com/bellissima_lounge

21. Mixx 1492 Piedmont Rd. 404-228-4372

3. Blake’s on the Park 227 10th St. 404-892-5786 myspace.com/blakesonthepark 4. BJ Roosters 2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd. 404-634-5895 www.bjroostersatl.com 5. Bulldogs 893 Peachtree St. 404-872-3025 6. Burkhart’s 1492-F Piedmont Rd. 404-872-4403 www.burkharts.com 7. Chaparral 2715 Buford Hwy. 678-886-3205 8. Club Europe 4001 Presidential Pkwy.

770-452-1240 www.thelionsdenatlanta.com 9. Club Opera 1150-B Crescent Ave. 404-872-1150 www.operaatlanta.com 10. Eagle 306 Ponce De Leon Ave. 404-873-2453 www.atlantaeagle.com 11. Felix’s 1510-G Piedmont Rd. 404-249-7899 12. Friends On Ponce 736 Ponce De Leon Ave. 404-817-3820 www.friendsonponce-atl.com 13. Gilbert’s 219 10th St. 404-872-8012 www.gilbertscafe.com 14. Heretic 2069 Cheshire Bridge Rd. 404-325-3061 www.hereticatlanta.com 15.HOBNOB 1551 Piedmont Ave. 404-968-2288 16. Joe’s on Juniper 1049 Juniper St. 404-875-6634 www.joesatlanta.com 17. Jungle 2115 Faulkner Rd. 404-844-8800 jungleclubatlanta.com 18. LeBuzz 585 Franklin Rd. (Marietta) 770-424-1337 www.thenewlebuzz.com 19. Las Margaritas 1842 Cheshire Bridge Rd. 404-873-4464 www.lasmargaritasatl.com

22. Model-T 699 Ponce De Leon Ave. 404-872-2209 www.modeltatlanta.com 23. My Sisters Room 1271 Glenwood Ave. SE 678-705-4585 24. New Order 1544 Piedmont Rd. 404-874-8247 25. Opus 1 1086 Alco St. 404-634-6478

PRIVATE SOCIAL CLUBS 40. Eros 2219 Faulkner Rd. 404-287-4482 41. Manifest 2103 Faulkner Rd. 404-549-2815

Atlanta Tourist Spots

A. Atlanta Botanical Gardens B. Atlanta History Center C. Atlantic Station D. Centennial Olympic Park E. CNN - Atlanta F. Fox Theater G. Georgia Aquarium H. Georgia State Capitol I. High Museum of Art J. Margaret Mitchell House K. The Atlanta Opera and The Atlanta Ballet L. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra M. Virginia-Highlands N. World of Coca-Cola O. Zoo Atlanta

26. Oscar’s 1510 Piedmont Ave. NE www.oscarsatlanta.com 27. Swinging Richards 1400 Northside Dr. 404-352-0532 www.swingingrichards.com 28. 3 Legged Cowboy 931 Monroe Dr. 404-876-0001 www.3leggedcowboy.net 29. Tripps 1931 Piedmont Cir. 404-724-0067 30. Woofs 2425 Piedmont Rd. 404-869-9422 www.woofsatlanta.com 31. 91 91 Broad Street SW 404.581.0577 www.91below.com

GYMS/SPAS/BATHS 32. FLEX 76 - 4th St. NW 404-815-0456

33. Gravity Fitness 2201 Faulkner Rd. NW 404-486-0506 34. Workout Anytime 2140 Peachtree Rd. 404-351-3264

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35. Atlanta Leather Company 2070 Cheshire Bridge Rd. 404-320-8989 36. Brushstrokes/Capulets 1510 Piedmont Ave. 404-876-6567 37. Boy Next Door 1447 Piedmont Rd. 404.873.2264 www.boynextdoor.biz 38. Outwrite Bookstore & Cafe 991 Piedmont Ave. 404-607-0082

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Seriously, don’t you have enough lame-brained friends running boring-ass circles around your social life? Wouldn’t you rather spice things up with a spit-fire for a change – someone who can suck the life force out of the biggest cock on the block?

I would, and I’ve met my match in the form of a gay boy named Gabe. A few days ago, Gabe asked to be my Facebook friend, and I accepted the request, only because he shot me a message first, raving about my column. And who doesn’t like a little sunshine shot up their ass? God knows, it’s been awhile since anything else has shot up there! So now, we’re fast friends, spending oodles of time together. Gabe says he’d like to spend more, but he’s too busy with life’s mundane tasks – you know, like taking out the trash and making sure his boyfriend isn’t nailing the Eurotrash neighbor.

“Apparently, I’m not entertaining enough,” Gabe declares, after buzzing me into his pricy, stoneblock condo, where I have to ask permission from the doorman to ride the elevator. On the way up, I meet a pug and his elderly, gay master.

The pug’s jeweled collar is worth more than my car, I think, but Gabe lives that kind of lifestyle.

Everything is amazing. Everything is beautiful.

BUT if anything is more beautiful than Gabe, we have issues. BIG issues. Whoppers! “I usually date down,” he says, combing his gold locks with his fingers. “But now, I’m living with a guy hotter than me. And last night, I find out he’s playing games with some guy in the unit across the hall.”

“Games? What kind of games?” I ask, as he mixes me a cappuccino martini.

“Stupid Facebook games. Scrabble over an I-Phone. He calls it words with friends. Why does my boyfriend need to play games with our neighbor? Seriously, that neighbor guy just arrived from France last month. He doesn’t even know how to properly shower, but he sure knows how to Facebook!”

“Maybe it’s just a game.”

“Oh, please. And maybe my ass is just for exits.

C’mon, Anthony. Would you have a problem with your boyfriend playing cyber Scrabble with some random queer?”

“Depends on what words they’re using.”

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Later, he calls me with his plan. Basically, he wants in on the game, and tonight, he plans to help his boyfriend come up with new, fascinating words. “If you can’t beat them, join them,” he informs me. Yet later that night, the plan isn’t working. “Can you believe it? They’ve been playing for weeks. Weeks! That’s what my boyfriend said. And that Frenchman isn’t even cute! I mean, hello, look at me! I’m a god! Would you cheat on me?”

I can’t help but laugh. “Gabe, there’s more to life than being beautiful.”

“Bullshit,” he remarks.

“I’m being serious. You’re beautiful. Fine! I get it! But what else do you have to bring to the game table? You know, maybe if you had a game going with your boyfriend, he might not have time to play with others.”

“You’re right. I hate this,” he says, breaking down. “It used to be easy. Being sexy was enough. Now, my boyfriend actually expects me to do things with him.”

True, but doesn’t spending time with someone you like, such as a boyfriend, help you know if ‘like’ can turn to love? Isn’t that how it works?

Isn’t there more to love than ‘face value’? Now, I can’t speak for others, but initially, I’m never attracted to the men I inevitably adore. Hence, why I fight off the keepers, and I’m alone, I suppose. But when a guy catches me with more than looks – with either his wit or his charm – I’m often hooked for the long haul, and I find just having a conversation with him is enough to get me off. The problem is: like Gabe, people say I’m too ‘put together’ – that’s why I barely get approached. But the truth is I’m looking to connect with a guy who may not have the perfect puzzle parts – just an average guy who’d much rather compete for my attention than compete over word games with ‘friends’ on the Internet.

“I have an idea. Maybe you and your man can join a sport together,” I suggest to Gabe. “What do you guys like to do for fun?”

“Fuck,” he states. And that’s exactly what they do – rather loud – later that night, when Gabe ‘accidentally’ leaves the front door ajar for the Frenchman to hear.

“Ugh,” I moan “That wasn’t what I meant when I suggested spending more time together.”

“Yeah, but I screamed really loud. Like I was giving birth,” he declares. “That way the Frenchman thinks we’re in love. Wouldn’t you think that if you heard me screaming?

“Maybe,” I admit, reflecting a bit. “But I’d probably think you were more secure in your

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Bitch Session So...Tonight I got hit on by a girl who dated a F2M for 4 years and a drunken guy who’s convinced that I’m bi. Gotta love Bars.

To all the guys who try to hook up in the shower at a certain local gym: Get a clue.

Those that can, do. Those who can’t, go to gay gyms.

Sex to further a career?! If I were 22 again and told to sleep with powerful men while I can, I’d sue your ass into the ground while I still have a lawyer. Some young men have standards. The problem with gay men is that they don’t listen to- wait, what was that quote again?

The homophobe called me a faggot, so I called him a pussy man because “you are what you eat.” He said, “That must make you a dick.” I said, “Yeah, a dick can always screw you, pussy.”

To the rich bitch who came to our hotel room and then did not want to have a threesome: Stop calling my boyfriend. Either put out or back off and give us our privacy.

My social life was so much better when I had low-self esteem. Trying to please everyone, letting people use me and disregard my feelings did wonders! Associating only with people who are good for me basically means I spend a lot more time home alone feeling better about myself. Yippee!

Why are the activists, “do-gooder” liberal bitches so judgmental and self-righteous?

Why do guys pretend to be so nice and sweet on the first date, pretending that they like you and stuff, and then all of a sudden they change so drastically and start acting like a 12-year old?

I like breeders! If it weren’t for them, where would I get so many hot young guys to meet in the stalls?

Why chose to be either butch or Nellie when you can have the best of both worlds?

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I want gay marriage so that I can have a bridal registry and get some gift certificates at work for a change. I’m tired of being the one always on the giving end.

It blows when the only way you can have an orgasm is by fantasizing about your ex.

Go get your own damned closure. I don’t owe you anything.

Everyone at the bar was plain ugly. I would have had more fun staying at home watching “Planet of the Apes.”

Yes, I am well aware that you think I’m horribly ugly, but the reason the cute guy went home with me and not you is because I actually shower and brush my teeth.

Why does club history repeat itself over and over again?!

Man, I fell for your super nice guy routine hook, line and sinker! You are nothing more than a self-absorbed queen trying to hold on to your quickly fading youth. And if you think you’re “letting me down easy,” don’t do me any favors.

Not all gay men who appear feminine and pretty are so because they’ve groomed themselves that way. Some of us were actually born that way.

Why do some audiences treat drag kings like crap? They have bigger balls to get on that stage than the balls that were taped between the legs of the other contestants.

Why do you queens keep complaining about the bars? Many cities have very few choices, and some of those are tired and tragic. So quitcher bitchin!!

How many times do I have to tell you to get your hands off my dude. I will cut you.