SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 ISSUE 609
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Datebook Wednesday Sept. 15 Blast from the past!
8 p.m. at Oscar’s, 1510 Piedmont Ave NE. It’s a blast from the past with 80’s Night at Oscar’s. Pop your collars and get footloose with Videos and Fun at this Ansley Square comeback bar. For more information visit: www.oscarsatlanta.com.
Thursday, Sept. 16 Game Players?
10 p.m. at Obsessions, 4525 Glenwood Road. Are you a game player? If so make your way to Obsessions for a round of X-box, PS2 or PS3, Pool, card games, and more! With $5 drink specials, hot DJ’s and no cover all night if you’re over 21 (under 21 $7 after midnight) you can really get your game on ‘till 4 in the morning! For more information visit: www. traxxatlanta.com.
Fashionistas
11:30 p.m. at Burkharts, 1492-F Piedmont Ave. If you’re in the mood for a good show, then make your way to Burkharts. Princess Charles hosts the show with its complete cast of Fashionistas. You won’t wanna miss it! For more information visit: www.burkharts.com.
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Friday Sept. 17 Free Bagel Day
12:30 p.m. at The Model T, 699 Ponce De Leon Ave NE. Free Bagels! Get your free bagels here!!!! Stop by The Model T between 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. and enjoy Free Bagel Day. For more information visit: www.modeltatlanta.com.
Dali and Jazz
5 p.m. at the High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. Enjoy a guest Jazz musician and visit all of the exhibits that are currently on display, including “Dali: The Late Work.” Patrons will enjoy an evening of live music, food, drinks and art. Members of the High get in for free, all others are $18. For more information visit: www.high.org.
Get Fierce!
11 p.m. at LeBuzz, 585 Franklin Road. It’s Friday, time to get Fierce with hostess Destiny Brooks at LeBuzz. This high energy dance party goes on till 2 a.m. for more information visit: www.thenewlebuzz.com
Bedlam: 80’s Night
Come help celbrate Barry Brandon’s birth at My Sisters Room! 80’s dress recommended.
Datebook Saturday Sept. 18 Atlanta Field Day
9 a.m. at Westminster Prebyterian Church, 1438 Sheridan Road NE. Atlanta Field Day benefits CHRIS Kids. Help keep a child in a home by playing Three Legged Races, Sack Races and Simon Says. Join a team, help a cuase. Plus there’s an afterparty at Woofs Sports Bar. If you want to participate group stretch begins at 9 a.m. and the first whistle is at 9:30 a.m. for more information visit: www. atlantafieldday.org
Women Healing Women
10:30 a.m. at Charis Books & More 1189 Euclid Ave. NE. The Akoma Book Club (of Women Healing Women) is open to any woman seeking camaraderie with like-minded women for fun, self-empowerment and growth. Even if you haven’t read the book, but are willing to talk about the principles in the book, you can join us for a lively discussion. For more information visit: www.charisbooksandmore.com
Americas Best Gay Bar
9 p.m. at Mary’s, 1287 Glenwood Ave. Visit what the Logo channel calls “The Best Gay Bar in America.” Dive right into this gay dive bar for a Hot Mess! dance party. For more information visit www.marysatlanta.com
Sunday, Sept. 19 Gay Friendly Churches
Visit one of the many gay or gay friendly churches that Atlanta has to offer. Some of these include: All Saints Episcopal Church, Virginia Highland Church, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, Truth Center MCC, and First MCC of Atlanta. Check out websites for times, information and location.
Grown and Sexy
7pm at Djangos, 495 Peachtree St. End your weekend strong at Djangos. Put on your fly gear and get ready for Grown & Sexy Sunday with Wassup N ATL. Can’t make it this Sunday? Don’t worry this event is the group’s longest running weekly event, and they don’t plan on stopping now. For more information visit: www.wassupnatl.com
Monday Sept. 20 Piano Party
8 p.m. at Mixx, 1492 Piedmont Ave NE. Come see accomplished pianist David Reeb as he entertains you with his musical stylings of over 1000 songs. David will accompany groups, duets, and soloist to sing. Request from the crowd can be made. For more information visit: www.mixxatlanta.com.
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Fashion
As I sit here at my desk, sweating to death from the Georgia heat, and drooling over New York Fashion Week, it occurs to me: I’m a little moist – in part from the drool and the sweat, but mainly from the runway shows. Atlanta, I am so ready for fall. I cannot wait to bust out my some cold-weather accessories and actually start to layer, but alas, we live in the subtropics: I guess I’ll just have to wait. That doesn’t mean I have to still dress like it’s summer though. Here are some helpful hints to get you over this rough transition and into the fall without breaking a sweat.
LET’S HAVE SOX
Not quite ready to retire your cropped slacks from summer? Don’t worry; we have a solution. Save your ankles from catching a chill with a jaunty pair of socks. Whether they are peaking out from the rim of your boots or, dare I say it, slouchy with shorts and some oxfords, socks are back… and not just an undergarment anymore. Avoid garish prints, stripes and patterns (Paul Smith), and opt for something more subdued, a pair of solid cashmere, or a subtle argyle. It goes without saying that anything you would wear to the gym is out of the question. And though I never thought I’d be condoning this (EVER), for those of you who are feeling extra plucky this season, try a pair of footies with you gladiator sandals – it’s actually quite chic, believe it or not. WARNING: I’ve just recommended socks and sandals; the Apocalypse is nigh.
MAKE IT EXTRA DIRTY
Are you in a dark place with your wardrobe? Avoid a recipe for disaster, just add some olive to the mix and you’ll be good to go. Military greens have been sweeping the runways for years, but this season they’re an absolute essential in every man’s arsenal. With the prominence of strong silhouettes and lavish detail work, the last couple seasons have seen a fairly restrained colour pallet, with heavy emphasis on black, gray and nude tones. These are still be the foundation for your wardrobe, but it’s high time we added a hue or two to liven things up a bit (Rick Owens). Try a subtle aubergine to add some dimension, or a dusty cerulean for some flavour. After all, olive drab isn’t as dull as it seems, especially when paired it with sharp navy blue. And if you’re worried that olive’s not your colour, substitute 32 davidatlanta
it for forest green instead, it works just as well with blue and khaki, though you should probably avoid it with black. Just because it’s autumn does not mean you have to dress like a pumpkin, so go green, and shut up already.
LIKE TO BE CHOKED?
Well that’s a personal choice, as for me; I prefer a little breathing room between my button-downs and my windpipe. How to avoid it: Always buy your dress shirts a half a size up to compensate for shrinkage (in the neck). Any reputable custom shirt company will take your measurements and build the shirt a little bigger in the neck knowing that after a couple of washes (even at the dry cleaners) it will tighten up. If you’re buying off the rack, do the same thing. Besides, I’m getting a little sick of seeing all you grown men painted into your blouses. So stop complaining and just give your self some breathing room.
BUTTON UP & TIE DOWN
Now that you’ve got that perfect fitting shirt, having a little trouble finding the perfect tie to go with it? Don’t worry about it. This is the perfect season to just button up and leave it. That’s right, ALL the way up. Whether you keep your shirttails tucked in or out, by keeping that top button fastened tight you’ll look puttogether without all the fussy formality of a suit. Since it’s a modern look, make sure it’s a crisp shirt; it doesn’t have to be a solid colour, just nothing with too many details or distractions. Remember, it’s about you, not the shirt. You want to look minimal, not pretentious. So keep it up, and give your cleavage the day off for a change, it deserves a little RNR after the great deep-v pandemic of ’09.
Clothes By Andrew Medlin
Zach is wearing a vintage YSL suede hat, Etro shirt, Timo Weiland bow tie, custom pants by Geoffry, Firenze, gloves by Lanvin, and shoes by Maison Martin Margiela.
Clay is wearing a custom scarf, Marni cardigan, vintage cashmere braces, Dior slacks, and boots by Schmoove.
CROTCHES & OTHER THINGS I LIKE
Finally got rid of that last pair of high-waisted, pleated pants your mom got you a couple holiday’s ago? Remember how she said they made you look ‘smart,’ or ‘sharp,’ or ‘just so handsome?’ I’ve got some bad news for you fellas, she was right. It just does to show, you should always listen to your mother. A highwaisted trouser gives you a long leg and a trimmer waist. Remember your waist? It’s that slender part of your body above your hips near your belly button. It’s also the reason that your low-rise jeans say 32”, but actually measure as a 33.5” around the band: it’s because your natural waist (where clothiers have previously intended you to wear your pants) is located a few inches north, where you are trimmer. So try a pair of slim, pleated slacks with a higher rise, you’ll be amazed how long your legs look; and just because they are tall, doesn’t mean they have to be full cut. Any decent tailor worth his thimble can recut a pair of slacks. A pleat in the front actually gives you more leeway to tailor the butt to fit how you want it – which in my case, is a tight as humanely possible. Also, pleats = functional pockets; a treasure for the man who doesn’t want to carry everything around in his coat pocket all day. If you’re like me and enjoy a cropped pant, try to find a pair
with a banded bottom (Thom Brown, Etro, or Paul Smith), it’s a fun, unexpected detail and will draw attention to your shoes. Now, it’s com-pleatly normal to be a little scared; pleats have been a 4-letter word for a while now. Just remember, try to keep the look slim and sloppy. And if I haven’t lost you yet, you could really flex your sartorial guns by sporting a harem pants or drop-short short. They are the perfect way to look chic and feel comfortable on those days when you’re feeling a little paunchy and out of sorts.
ROUGH LEATHER
Boots: get some. Get them with laces. I’m tired of seeing you shiny Chelsea boys with your shiny Chelsea boots. Don’t be afraid to get your boots dirty, they look better with a little grit… and for that matter, so do you. All you need is one great pair of rugged lace-up boots you can wear with jeans. Don’t worry too much about how to tie them or if your pants should be tucked in or out. Just pull them on and go. The whole look is meant to look a little slapdash, so embrace it. Oh! And for all you boys with those dangerously pointed pairs (Karl Lagerfeld), or any late hipsters still clompin’ around in your cowboy boots, just give it a rest for a season and leave the boot wearin’ to the rest of us. 33 davidatlanta
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La Nota Rosa
EL GRITO by Luis Chiruco
“Mexicanas y mexicanos, este 2010 estamos celebrando el Bicentenario de nuestra Independencia”. Que alguien les diga a quienes escriben los discursos del Presidente que en 2010 NO se celebran 200 años de la Independencia de México. El Bicentenario, para tal efecto, será hasta 2021 El primer ideal o proyecto de nación quedó establecido en 1813, cuando José María Morelos y Pavón presentó sus “Sentimientos de la Nación” durante el Congreso de Anáhuac, que fue el primer cuerpo legislativo de la historia de una tierra que entonces ni se conocía como “mexicana”. Dicho congreso aprobó, en Apatzingán, la primera Constitución el 22 de octubre de 1814, la cual no fue oficialmente reconocida por otros países y, por tanto, no había México independiente ni México como país. La Independencia fue el resultado de la guerra iniciada, según la historia oficial, el 16 de septiembre de 1810; fue el resultado de la rehabilitación de la Constitución de Cádiz, en 1820; fue el resultado de la proclama del Plan de Iguala, en 1821, y finalmente se consumó el 28 de septiembre de 1821. A partir de esa fecha, México fue reconocido como nación. En 1810 ningún mexicano o mexicana luchó por la Independencia. En aquel tiempo los mexicanos no existían como tal. El inicio de esa guerra fue entre criollos y peninsulares (aquéllos nacidos en España). Los mestizos (“mexicanos”) sirvieron como “carne de cañón” o para hacer bola y barullo entre los pelotones. No había mexicanos, pero sí había purépechas, nahuas, mixtecos, mayas, tlahuicas, caxcanes, yoremes, irritilas, naholas, tamasecos, coapolihuanes, janambres, tobosos, huachichiles, etc., etc., ninguno de los cuales se hubiera auto denominado “mexicano”, excepto los mexicas, si acaso… ¿Sabías que el Grito de Dolores debe celebrarse el 16 de septiembre y no el 15? La “confusión” tiene un origen práctico 44 davidatlanta
y de megalomanía. Resulta que Porfirio Díaz nació el 15 de septiembre de 1830 y se le ocurrió cambiar la fecha del inicio de Independencia a su fecha de cumpleaños. La Revolución Mexicana fue un proceso sumamente violento que tuvo un enorme costo para nuestro país. Retrasó el desarrollo económico de México en al menos 20 años y en algunas actividades, como la agricultura, durante un tiempo mucho mayor. El sacrificio habría valido la pena si el país hubiera mejorado significativamente. Pero lejos de mejorar la Revolución provocó en varios aspectos un retroceso económico, institucional y jurídico. La Constitución de 1917, al ordenar una mayor intervención del Estado que la de 1857, hizo más difícil la inversión y la actividad económica. Además, después de tantas enmiendas, se ha convertido en un documento complicado y hasta contradictorio: un catálogo de utopías; y una constitución debe ser sencilla y clara para asegurarnos de que nuestras aspiraciones más básicas siempre se cumplan. La constitución debe incluir todo aquello que nadie nos puede arrebatar como ciudadanos. La pobreza extrema se ha concentrado en el campo en buena medida como consecuencia de un sistema ejidal de tenencia de la tierra que ha despojado a los campesinos de sus derechos de propiedad. El sistema político que surgió de la Revolución Mexicana, por otra parte, fue tan autoritario como el que mantuvo Porfirio Díaz entre 1880 y 1910 Debemos juzgar objetivamente a la Revolución de 1910. Tal vez habría sido mejor trabajar para fortalecer las bases del régimen liberal generado por la Constitución de 1857, pero “el hubiera no existe”, y la Historia tiene sus razones, pero hoy nuestra tarea es corregir los errores del pasado para construir un mejor futuro...got leche?
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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.” 56 davidatlanta
“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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Horoscopes ARIES
You your health in some new way -- this and it’s not You need needtotoimprove do whatever it takes to slow down week —hard even if that means brakes some as as you’d think! See ifslamming you can startthe a new exerciseonregimen, project that a lotortothink you.healthy Things should pick up tinker with yourmeans food intake thoughts.
TAURUS
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GEMINI
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CANCER
It’s a great time for a date or a job interview -- or any other situation Other people are more than a little confused lately, and in which youmean need to relate to keep others.misunderstanding You’re ordinarily noyou slouch that could that they — in that when department, but to thisexplain week brings a special focus. even you try yourself! You may want to
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let it go until next week.
LEO
Your big plans need some work -- and now is the best time to Don’tthe run half-cocked right now you with needyour to tweak fineoff details. You may want to set up a— meeting absorb the situation fully before you can really make any people to ensure that they’ve all got input into what should be an headway. Check and double-check. Once you know important revision. what’s going on, your actions should stick.
VIRGO
Yourneed energy is just right for especially if you have You to start something new,now— no matter how much resistance big may plans want to push forward! should you beyou seeing. Someone close is sure toLittle lend athings hand, and your conspire to help you out, so you can expect to meet all great energy almost guarantees success. Go for it! goals.
LIBRA
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CAPRICORN
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AQUARIUS PISCES
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very soon, but progress this week is false.
You may feel as if your good energy has been driving you
This is not a good week for struggles — at least not for you! Try to get your friends and colleagues to back you
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The Brent Star Report
Can’t we all just get along? PART II
For the past few days, the weather has been absolutely gorgeous! I’ve been tempted to do what Erykah Badu did in her WINDOW SEAT video and just ‘walk’ down the street butt ass naked…except…my version is just a little different. I’d be wearing just a few accessories such as a long thin linen chiffon train loosely wrapped across my neck that lingers in the wind behind me as I ‘walk’, a pair of thigh high chocolate brown patent leather stilettos, my Armani Exchange sun glasses, oh and a pair of pearl white long gloves while sipping on a white chocolate martini. Well, THAT video ain’t out yet! Yes, I AM enjoying the weather outside, but I’m in a meeting with the cast of MONEY, SUCCESS, FAME, GLAMOR (it’s restaurant SHOUT’s fun variety show they have every Tuesday). We touched on a few important things that you folks will just have to come to the show and see for yourself, like the surprise famous actress who’s rumored to stop by (now you know I’m going to write about it if she shows up), but what we couldn’t help but to talk about is the tension of… and here we go again, thus the reason why I’m writing a PART 2….Black Pride Vs White Pride. It felt like we were on The View discussing a very hot topic. Ok so entertainer Phoenix from The Jungle who does a lot of hip hop flavored numbers expressed how un welcomed she felt at one of the Black Pride Events at Lowes Hotel. “They just kept looking at me like why did my white ass walk in here?…and yall know how I love the black brothers and not to mention the ones I’ve dated. Trust girl”, she told us. Dancing sensation Alana Kelly told her to pay it dust (ignore it) and not worry about those few looks. That’s when I told Phoenix I can relate because I get that same feeling when I walked into the predominately white Three Legged Cowboy’ bar (but I didn’t care, I just went in there looking for that 3rd leg). Phoenix went on to say something about how bad it would be if the ‘other’ pride was called ‘White Pride’. Host of the Tues show, Princess Charles, agreed with me and said he’ll attend them all but then remarked how he noticed how ‘black’ Blakes was on Sunday with a mile long line to get in during Labor Day! Then the Princess and Alana got into the whole ‘cultural’ aspect of why we need a separate pride. Alana 60 davidatlanta
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For the past few days, the weather has been absolutely gorgeous! I’ve been tempted to do what Erykah Badu did in her WINDOW SEAT video and just ‘walk’ down the street butt ass naked… except…my version is just a little different. I’d be wearing just a few accessories such as a long thin linen chiffon train loosely wrapped across my neck that lingers in the wind behind me as I ‘walk’, a pair of thigh high chocolate brown patent leather stilettos, my Armani Exchange sun glasses, oh and a pair of pearl white long gloves while sipping on a white chocolate martini. Well, THAT video ain’t out yet! Yes, I AM enjoying the weather outside, but I’m in a meeting with the cast of MONEY, SUCCESS, FAME, GLAMOR (it’s restaurant SHOUT’s fun variety show they have every Tuesday). We touched on a few important things that you folks will just have to come to the show and see for yourself, like the surprise famous actress who’s rumored to stop by (now you know I’m going to write about it if she shows up), but what we couldn’t help but to talk about is the tension of…and here we go again, thus the reason why I’m writing a PART 2….Black Pride Vs White Pride. It felt like we were on The View discussing a very hot topic. Ok so entertainer Phoenix from The Jungle who does a lot of hip hop flavored numbers expressed how un welcomed she felt at one of the Black Pride Events at Lowes Hotel. “They just kept looking at me like why did my white ass walk in here?…and yall know how I love the black brothers and not to mention the ones I’ve dated. Trust girl”, she told us. Dancing sensation Alana Kelly told her to pay it dust (ignore it) and not worry about those few looks. That’s when I told Phoenix I can relate because I get that same feeling when I walked into the predominately white Three Legged Cowboy’ bar (but I didn’t care, I just went in there looking for that 3rd leg). Phoenix went on to say something about how bad it would be if the ‘other’ pride was called ‘White Pride’. Host of the Tues show, Princess Charles, agreed with me and said he’ll attend them all but then remarked how he noticed how ‘black’
Blakes was on Sunday with a mile long line to get in during Labor Day! Then the Princess and Alana got into the whole ‘cultural’ aspect of why we need a separate pride. Alana then started talking about her theory is the music makes a lot of difference. She goes to some bars just because of the music so she can dance the house down. That’s true for some, but let me tell you, your ‘color’ does NOT dictate what music you listen to. I mean even though I’m not a hard core hip hop fan, I still go to Bulldogs where they play it a lot because child I focus more on all that Willy Wonka chocolate eye candy. But back to the conversation, I mentioned that I thought that Black Pride was originated because WE felt left out of the rainbow during the ‘main’ pride, so we started doing our own. And going back to the ‘culture’ aspect, I feel that non blacks should be just as welcomed so they can also enjoy how WE party and how WE celebrate pride with our pride for our color, our music, and the way WE express ourselves like through our lingo, fashion, or dancing which is different especially with all that VOGUING, plus there’s the ‘ball’ scene where there’s competition between ‘houses’ that’s done all over the country originating from New York and Chicago not Madonna. Business and talent entrepreneur Marcus Jackson of Caliber’ Enterprises was there and said he believes the Marcus Jackson suggests that the leaders/ organizers of both prides need to come together and plan a way for all of us to enjoy and appreciate both prides. I mean, hell it’s good to have two for the city’s money flow, but my hope is for it to be done without the tension. But the best pride to celebrate is “You Pride”… child, be proud to be YOU! Let me remind you, our creator ‘designed’ our lives to be ‘temporary’ so don’t get caught up in these labels, stereotypes, and other temporary ‘drama’. Yes, I’d love to see the entire LGBT community unite as one. After all, don’t we call ourselves “Family”? Until next week, DON’T read the girls, instead read The Brent Star Report!
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do whatever he deemed necessary to bilk the hell out of those British-accented bastards that had ruined his precious Gulf. He was not a poor man; quite the contrary; Mr. Pencil was rich and he had amassed a phalanx of lawyers and plaintiffs, priests, saints, judges and harlots; he had plenty of people in his employment willing and ready to do his evil bidding throughout the South but, in and amidst all of this, Mr. Pencil realized he would also need a brand new personal assistant to help him with the monumental task of extorting billions of dollars in hard currency from a multinational corporation. On Friday, Mr. Pencil set out on a pilgrimage to find a new personal assistant. He went to Amsterdam Atlanta dreaming of dollar signs and the demise of BP but… instead… Mr. Pencil laid his wicked eyes on our beloved hero, Luke! Luke was, at the time, dancing topless with a sweaty homosexual writhing around on the dance floor; the top part of his ass crack was visible above the waist of his low-cut jeans. Mr. Pencil walked straight up to Luke on the dance floor and cut right in, “You!” He said, “I want you!” Luke ignored Mr. Pencil, a man whom he did not yet know. Mr. Pencil was not accustomed to being ignored, he snapped his fingers in Luke’s face and, in an echo of Glenn Close in ‘Fatal Attraction,’ Mr. Pencil said, “I will not be ignored, Dan!” “Dude,” Luke might have taken something
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and the South and you’re going to help me.” Luke handed the card back to Mr. Pencil, “I ain’t helpin’ you with shit.” Luke pushed away from the bar to head back to the dance floor… …but Mr. Pencil grabbed Luke’s wrist and said, “I will not be ignored, Dan!” Luke threw up his much stronger arm, “Let go of me. Who the hell do you think you are?” “Why I’m Mr. Pencil,” he smiled with a sinister sneer, “down from Pittsburgh and up from Pensacola. I’m here to take over now,” he tossed a salute of mockery in Luke’s direction, “Hello!” Luke felt his head start to spin, “You’re, like, crazy nuts, aren’t you?” Mr. Pencil said, “And you’re, like, starting to feel crazy dizzy?” Luke took a breath and placed his hands on his hips, “I feel jus… fi…ne…” Luke did not know what happened next; the next thing he saw was the swirling colors of purple and pink. If there was such a thing as a ‘hot tub time machine’ Luke imagined this is what it felt like: his head spun in a swirl as he fell to the ground; his vision watery and blurred, his speech numbed and Mr. Pencil; wickedly, sinisterly and with evil intent; looking down upon him with eager, expectant, devilish eyes… Luke’s last two thoughts for this episode were: “What’s he going to do to me?” and “To be continued…” NEXT EPISODE: “Q is for Questions & Answers” 67 davidatlanta
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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
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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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Bitch Session Furries? Guys in gas masks and latex? I love this place.
You are just a bitter old bitch who must be rude to others simply because your life sucks so whistle me a tune. How did you ever make the gay men’s chorus? You sound like you are singing thru an elephant’s vagina.
Don’t mess with people who mess with your food. You might eat something that didn’t come with your order, Bitch! Wow your just my friend when you need me but when I need you, you are no were to be found nice! After that restaurant downtown was vandalized by “queers” it looked gay – for about five minutes. To hell with heterosexuals. I’m tired of paying taxes for THEIR “special rights.” To the sales guy who works at a certain Atlanta department store: Thanks for the extra help in the fitting room. Very hot. I’m a satisfied customer and will be back for more. Not since JFK has a speech by a sitting U.S. president touched me more personally. It’s been nearly two years people! Stop being such Nellie bitches.
Dude, I walked away from your doorstep because you had a huge booger hanging out of your nose.
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To the guy who licked a stranger’s armpit on the dance floor this weekend (you know who you are): You’re nasty. How did that big mouthful of Old Spice taste? Re: “The bitches who read this are nothing but a bunch of eighth grade girls on their periods.” And that includes you since you are reading this, Bitch! Don’t push me aside without even saying “excuse me” and then say God made you bigger than me so you can move me aside. He made you the same size as me – your eating made you fatter than me, not “bigger.” Good sex leaves marks.
Listen up you tired old circuit hags: No one thinks you look sexy when you are sweaty, swirled out of your mind and stomping up and down with one hand in the air! And tribal tats are so tired! If you’re going to offer to color my hair inexpensively, don’t drunkenly and aggressively hit on my girlfriend in the next breath. NOT a way to drum up business. GURL! I hate those fucking sloppy trannys. If your going to wear revealing outfits please shave your chest