David Magazine | Atlanta Issue 610

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

ISSUE 610

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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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Cover Story

Haute.lanta Fashion Week 10 minutes with Garance

By Andrew Medlin

This Saturday night changed my life.

As many of you know, it was Haute.tlanta Fashion Week. For reasons unknown, I was one of the privileged few who got the opportunity to stalking around the trendy events interviewing designers, covering runway shows, all while trying to look skinny next to an endless parade of glamazon models. Saturday night was the big event; the Eco-couture fashion show, which highlighted ‘green’ fashion from the up-and coming talents of the star-makingmachine that is SCAD. It was a spectacular show - or so I heard.

I didn’t attend. Why? Scott Schumann, that’s why. As many of you underground fashionistas were well aware, Scott Schumann, THE one and only Sartorialist, was in town this past weekend for the opening of his show at the Hagedorn Foundation Gallery, showcasing a collection of his work as a street-fashion photographer over the past decade. For those of you who have been in a black hole for the past five years, The Sartorialist is a blog (www. thesartorialist.blogspot.com) dedicated to the promulgation and deconstructing of the zenith of quotidian fashion. Schumann started the blog after taking a hiatus from 18 davidatlanta

the fashion world; weary of pedaling glossy in authenticity, he started taking pictures of real people on the street in an effort to capture style in a real world context. Little did he know, he had started a revolution. The blog boasts an astounding following, easily making it (and Scott) the most influential piece of online media in the fashion world (sorry Ms. Wintor).

With it’s emphasis on classic, wearable, and yet distinctive style, The Sartorialist achieved instant cult status from a generation of fashion-snobs who like to pretend they’re not so pretentious (this journalist included). Every day for the past three years I, and countless others like me, have been checking in to see who and wear The Sartorialist is snapping, and what looks we can re-appropriate from our own wardrobes. Still today, if I’m ever having trouble getting dressed in the morning, I find myself asking, “WWSD?” Schumann may not have invented the fashion blog, but he certainly did perfect it.

His site is resource for the stylish man. On it he tells you where to go and what to do for all of your sartorial needs, in countries all over the world. As a result of his efforts,

1000’s of copycat blogs began to emerge from around the globe. One of these blogs, in particular, managed to stand out. In 2008, a link appeared on The Sartorialist directing readers to check out the work of one of his contemporaries, Garance Dore (www. garancedore.fr.en) - and I have to admit, I’ve been following it ever since.

Providing the yin to his yang, Garance picks up where Scott leaves off, giving her readers a decidedly more delicate view of things. Her unabashed love of beauty and femininity reads loud and clear in her blog, chocked full of sketches, photos, and handwritten notes on all things stylish. What’s most charming, though, is the Parisian’s selfdeprecating wit and radiant joie de vivre; a stark contrast to the staunchly American, no-frills mood set by The Sartorialist. Not to be a gossip-hound, but the two make quite the pair, and often travel together.

And so, Saturday night rolls around and I find myself tearing out of work to get to the gallery opening on time. I didn’t need any help finding it. The crowd was visible from over a block away. Hundreds of Atlanta’s finest were gathered in their subtle finest to pay homage to one of the greatest names in 21st century fashion, all with the secret hope that he would snap our picture and forever immortalize us in the annals of fashion history; giving us more street clout than I’d know what to do with. Everyone was there. Not the usual skein of D-List A-towners with their Botox, assistants, and air of douchebaggery - everyone else. Even before I met up with my crew and wrestled my way through the door I had seen more genuinely well-dressed people in one place than I ever have. These were my people. I was home.

had to have everything m a d e custom.

But where’s Garance?

I quickly resolved to abandon my quest to meet the little genius in exchange for a little fresh air and, certainly, a cold beverage.

After catching up with my boys from Sid Mashburn, who had the luxury of entertaining S&G all afternoon at their boutique, we ventured to an upstairs gallery, following a rumor that there was air conditioning and a bar.

Though

Once I got in, I realized two things: 1. I never wanted to leave; 2. It was hotter than a Afghani whore house in there. We did a quick lap around the downstairs, scanning for S&G, looking more at the people than the photographs (they’re online, after all).

The already claustrophobic crowd got exponentially denser towards the back of the gallery and we knew we must be close. But where were they? Garance was nowhere in sight, but I swear I could see a line of people with books waiting to be signed. Using my late-90’s mosh pit martial arts technology I finagled my way through the throng towards the eye of the storm. Then I spotted him!

Maybe he’s sitting down, I thought. Dressed impeccably in a cornflower blue blazer, there he was, a dashing as I’d imagined and roughly as tall as a 6th grade girl. No wonder he dresses so well, I thought, I would too if I

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exponentially cooler and much less crowded, our hopes were shattered when we saw that the bar was unattended. Thankfully, my friends are sticky-fingered miscreants, and we were knee deep in cheap wine in no time. Being slightly fatigued from a week of non-stop running, I decided to steal away from my pals to find a seat and enjoy the art and my liberated wine in peace.

I settled myself on table at an appropriate distance from a lovely young woman in an olive skirt and bright-red lipstick, perched demurely in a leather chair admiring the art. A photographer passed by, contemplated taking our picture, then got distracted by better people and floated away. The shyly glamorous woman and I shared an amused smile and, because I have no sense of decorum and am prone to compliment strangers on a whim, I told her, sincerely, that I loved her shoes, and joked that I almost wore the same pair.

Unbelievable. Traveling like this is good for me. It is like Scott said earlier today we spoke to the SCAD students - you have to get away from the fashion world to keep your perspective. Being in Atlanta, or where ever we go, we get to see a different look at things, keep it fresh. Distance is good. I have to stay distant to keep my sanity, to enjoy it all. Fashion is like being in love, if you are too close, it can lose it’s... magic.”

It all pretty much went black after that.

She got swept up by the crowd shortly thereafter, and graciously excused herself.

The rest of the evening was a blur for me.

The fashionable people of the event were still swarming Scott as I made for the door, I thought about trying to talk to him for a minute, but decided against it - nothing was going to top 10 minutes with Garance, after all. As I left I looked around at all the people and all the outfits, and thought to myself, why can’t Atlanta always look this good?

Her laugh was crisp, like a bell. I heard words come out of her mouth, but when I realized she was speaking in a French accent, I got a little woozy and almost fell off the table. I’m ashamed to say, I can’t recall what she said. “You’re Garance,” I stammered. “Yes,” she said, “you know me?” I resisted the urge to say “Duh!” I truly couldn’t believe my luck. There I was, at one of the most fashionable events Atlanta has ever seen, am I’m having a tête-à-tête with one of the most influential fashion journalists on the planet. I’m sure I was blushing for a good ten minutes.

Then I realized: we weren’t in Atlanta. I mean, yes, we were technically in Atlanta, but it wasn’t really Atlanta. It wasn’t what Atlanta is really about. Atlanta is not about good taste, or restraint, or subdued elegance.

Not the Atlanta that I know. The Atlanta I know is about so much more than all that bougie business: Atlanta is about booty, and big hair, and weaves, and turbans, and bling, and embellishment, and about taking all those tacky, trendy, crazy things that other cities don’t know what to do with, slapin’ them together with a rhinestone Bedazzler and wearing them all at once.

I attempted to regain my composure and take advantage of the opportunity to pick her fashion-brain. The conversation was inspirational, to say the least. She was humble, friendly, and seemed to be truly interested in what I had to say. She probably did a better job of interviewing me, than I did of her, to be honest. We joked about the photographer who looked her over, and about how no one outside of New York or Paris ever recognizes her unless she is next to Scott. I asked her what it was like being one the most influential female fashion journalist of our day, and if it was hard having to be away from it all so often.

I’m paraphrasing, but just imagine it in a French accent:

So, no, Atlanta; you will never be the best-dressed belle of the ball. You’re more likely to be the girl that gets disqualified for smuggling in a 40 on her garter belt. But at least you’re being you - at least you’re being authentic. So, don’t worry so much about being ‘fashionable,’ whatever that means; let’s get just crunk and have a good time. What do you say Atlanta? Eff Fashion: Let’s keep our distance. I like you a little bit messy anyway.

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M omma M o n a ’s Re p o n s e Question

Hi Momma Mona, The middle school teacher write in got my attention and I just want to add that there is a 24-hour toll free suicide prevention hotline especially for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youths: The Trevor Hotline, 1-866-4-U-Trevor. Also, check out www. suicide.org/gay-and-lesbian-suicide.html .

When I was in high school and one of my friends committed suicide because of some badgering some of the other kids did to him (both of us actually), my English class teacher gave us an assignment to research and write about gay/lesbian suicide and this site was listed as one of the sources.

I remember it because it is very thorough and I have passed it on to many people over the years. This site also helped me to better grieve the loss of a friend and to become stronger myself.

Thanks, TJe Dear TJ, First, I am so sorry for your loss and unnecessary experience in high school.

This makes my blood pressure race up because of the insensitivity and ignorance that still permeates our society regarding sexuality.

Accolades to your English teacher for such a healing and teaching opportunity.

Yes, this website is VERY thorough.

Again, LGBT youth are up to four times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers and those who are rejected by their family are up to nine times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers.

Momma Mona encourages everyone to simply take a look at this website so that you are aware of all the support that is available.

My Best, Momma Mona Dear Momma Mona, I enjoyed meeting you at StarBucks at Ansley and just want you to know that I am now tuned into your column/page (You complimented me on my red facial hair and my turquoise plaid shirt). I’m somewhere over 30 (chuckle, chuckle) and I’m wondering if you have heard from others who made it through Vietnam without being outed? I went in straight from high school and did two tours of duty. To be honest, I did not think about my hidden sexuality partly because I was scared sh—less much of the time. There were a few of us there together, but no one outed on purpose for obvious reasons. Real tough time.

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Dear Red, Yes, I DO remember you! Actually, yours is a new topic for me. I have not heard from a gay Vietnam Vet. But, the topic is now out there and let’s see who bites. I did a little research and there are several sites if you Google Gay Vietnam Veterans. Also, did you read Pride & Patriotism: The fight for the right to serve in Creative Loafing back in July of 2008? Writer Scott Freeman interviewed Stephen Benjamin who is a bit (chuckle, chuckle) younger and served during “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” He was interviewed at the Ansley StarBucks no less!

I am most interested in hearing more about these type of experiences because when things are not talked about, they somehow lose their reality and are lost to history.

My Best, Momma Mona

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The Brent Star Report

STRAIGHT BOYS My luck has really changed. Now it seems that I get hit on mostly by str8 boys. Oh, they’ve always flirted with me, but now they get more touchytouchy feelyfeely and I love it…well… to a certain point. I mean, you know how THAT goes, you can’t allow your feelings to get involved. In fact, I envision myself keeping my feelings locked in a secret vault guarded by two African jungle lions these days. So, this past Wednesday I had a stand up gig at the Laughing Skull Lounge which is across the ‘skreet’ from ms Bulldogs). It’s a straight lounge, but It felt no different than the predominately str8 crowd at the Saturday drag show that I do at Tijuana Garage, so I felt right at home. In other words, less than a minute on stage I started flirting with the str8 boys. I was nervous when I first got on the stage about both; the eyeliner I was wearing (and the 3rd row of red necks sitting with their arms folded looking at me like “what the fuck?).

But there’s something magical about having ‘complete confidence’, it transcends any type of prejudice (child please, after that 3rd glass of Jack and coke, I was like they can kiss my ass).

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of my jokes, I pretended to drop something that just happens to fall between his legs and of course I got off the stage, sat in the empty chair next to him (his girl/wife was on the other side) and reached my hand slowly between his legs towards the floor to grab whatever it was I was reaching for while the crowd was going nuts and thank God he was laughing but then he started caressing my back (which was odd and fun at the same time) , I begin to turn red too because I didn’t know rather or not his girl, who wasn’t laughing AT ALL, had a pistol in her purse or not. It didn’t matter because on this night I won the crowd over. Whew!

After the show, one of the rednecks (cute btw) came up to me and wanted to add me on his facebook (by the way, YOU should add me too, it’s www.facebook.com/Mr.BrentStar). I’ll make sure I keep you informed when I return back there. But child, this was nothing compared to Thursday night.

Where to catch Brent Star: Tuesdays at SHOUT, Saturdays at Tijuana Garage, Sept. 16th at Lebuzz, Thursdays and Sundays once a month at Burkharts and everywhere else that pays!

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Horoscopes ARIES

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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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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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Last week, on Friday, Luke went to Amsterdam Atlanta and met a man called ‘Mr. Pencil.’

Evidently, Mr. Pencil slipped a ‘roofie’ into Luke’s drink and drugged our hapless hero, for when Luke awakened the following Saturday, he found himself naked with his arms wrapped in Scotch tape and his hands glued to his bare thighs. In a bizarre and sudden twist in a story-arc set to last through until October, Luke found himself taped to a toilet seat, held prisoner by the evil Mr. Pencil!

Luke blinked his eyes when he realized this; he had a headache and he asked, “Where the hell am I?” “Well hello gorgeous!” Mr. Pencil closed his Sudoku book and removed his bifocals, “Maybe a certain someone will be a bit more amicable this morning after such rude and devious behavior last night at that bar.”

“What have you done to me, Pencil?” Luke glared at his captor, “What the hell is all of this? What the f—k did you do to me after you knocked me out?”

Mr. Pencil winked his left, bloodshot eye; he zurgled with lusty mirth, “All I truly did was kidnap you and bring you here, my dear.”

“Why?” “Why?” Mr. Pencil snarled in laughter, “Why? Isn’t it obvious, Luke? I like you.”

“You like me?” Luke ruffled his brow, “You subject all the guys you like to treatment such as this?”

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“Yes, that’s right.” Mr. Pencil nodded, “I drug them and kidnap them and strip them naked and tie them up, yes. That’s how I like ‘em.”

“You’re a psychopath, Pencil.”

“And I’m in control now so...” Mr. Pencil cleared his throat and returned his bifocals to the bridge of his nose, “Here we go.”

“What are you going to do to me, Pencil?”

“Why, Luke,” Mr. Pencil took out a yellow legal pad, “I’m going to interview you.”

“Interview me?”

“Yes, Luke. I’m going to give you a job interview.”

“A job interview?” Luke was terribly confused, “What the f—k is going on here?”

“Let’s begin, Luke; first question: are you now or have you ever starred in a pornographic film?” Mr. Pencil looked over the horned rims of his glasses, “Do you enjoy being naked?”

Luke was unsuccessful in his struggle to break free from the Scotch tape, “You’re a pervert, Mr. Pencil.”

Mr. Pencil: “Luke, why won’t you help me take over the world?”

Luke: “You’re totally crazy. You’re f—king nuts!”

Mr. Pencil: “I told you I’d give you Rhode Island as payment for your work as my personal assistant.”

Luke: “I don’t want Rhode Island as payment. I don’t want to be your personal

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You’re crazy and you’re evil.”

Mr. Pencil: “I’m also rich! I am wickedly, violently rich. I’m rolling in money. Look at me, for Christ’s sake; I’m covered in feathers!”

Luke: “My palm reader in Gwinnett County warned me about you. She told me you’re a very bad person, Pencil, and when I get out of here, I’m going to call the police and make sure you go to prison for the rest of your natural life.”

“Oh please.” Mr. Pencil scoffed, “I have a lot more money than you do. I’ll just bribe a judge or a cop or some sort of law enforcement official and I’ll just make all of your accusations magically disappear. Don’t think I can’t do it, Luke. I have billions stashed in Switzerland.”

“You’re an ass, Pencil.” Luke felt the glue and the Scotch tape lose their adhesive qualities due to the rapid increase of panic and body sweat. He felt his bare feet wriggle free from the tape tied ‘round his ankles.

“I’ll ask the questions, Luke. You’ll provide the answers. My next question is: May I see you naked?”

Luke moved around on the toilet seat and felt the Scotch tape loosen all around him, “You stripped me naked, you old f—king pervert.

You’ve already seen me naked!”

Due to issues of magazine space management, Luke broke free and leapt up in a rush from the toilet seat and punched Mr. Pencil smack

across his old, elderly jaw, knocking the perverted bastard from Pensacola out cold.

Luke rushed from the bathroom and, of course, found a bag containing his wallet, his cell phone and his clothes.

Luke called his best friend, “Gregory! Where are you? I’ve been kidnapped! Can you come pick me up?”

“Uh… sure,” Gregory asked, “Where are you?”

Luke found a front door and, on the phone to Gregory, he said, “I think I’m somewhere high above Midtown…” Luke saw a bank of elevators and a stairwell as he rushed from the residence of Mr. Pencil…

An hour later; in the exact same high-rise penthouse overlooking Piedmont Park, Atlantic Station and the skyscrapers of Downtown and Buckhead; Mr. Pencil woke up with a sore jaw.

He placed a mysterious phone call to a fivezero-four number deep in the swampy bayous of Louisiana.

“Hello, Vesuvius?” Mr. Pencil introduced himself over the phone and said, “Do you remember me? I need your help with a small little problem I’m having up here in Atlanta…”

Pick up next weeks issue for: EPISODE SIXTEEN: “R is for Rejection”

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Drag Time

Latest and Greatest Drag News

By Makaila Andrews

Welcome to a new edition of Drag Time with Makaila Andrews! How the hell are you? Anyway, there is so much going on in the world of Drag.

Not only is pageant season in full swing, but drag celebrities are out in full force. I recently got the opportunity to see Amanda Lepore’s music video, “Cotton Candy!” I must say, this song is totally her, but at the same time, it is so stinkin’ cute!

For me I have never really been a great fan of her’s, but I actually like this song. An interesting tidbit for you, did you know she had a complete gender reassignment surgery at age 17? I know, crazy, right?! Do what you do Miss Lepore, and yes your hair does look fierce.

So, as I said before pageant season is in full swing, babies, there are so many pageants coming up, I can’t even think straight. Miss Continental just recently crowned Armani as their 2010 winner.

There are many local pageants coming up including the triple crowning presented by the Antoinette Marketing Group, lots of Gay USofA prelims, and in October, National pageant, Miss Gay USofA at Large! All I really want to say is, good luck to all the individuals that will be competing throughout this pageant season.

Competition is going to be tough but, the ones who win, will walk away with some lasting feelings of success.

This week I would like to tell you about my recent visit to Cafe 91 on Wednesday Night for the Main Event Cabaret! This show is hosted by the lovely Raquel Lord, and includes some amazing entertainers. My drag baby Adeena, Matt, Louis, and myself went to the show a couple of weeks ago. Adeena had talk me into doing the talent competition, so I took my trusty soul drivin’ gospel act. In true Makaila style, during the number, I threw my wig, kick my shoes off, and tore the floor boards up! The audience was awesome, and the girls and guys in the contest and show were equally as fantastic. The competition was judged and also based through audience appeal, for the record, I did not win, however I truly had a marvelous time. These kids came to win, from perfect hair, jewelry, and costumes, to full sets and on point lip-sync! The cast itself, had what they called suicide drag, in which each member came on stage and had to preform to 5 randomly selected songs. I was truly entertained! I meet some incredible people and look forward to many return visits! If you want to see something fresh, I encourage to go out and catch the Wednesday Night Main Event at Cafe 91. By the way, show starts at 11ish pm and they have some scrumptious hot wings!

That’s it, this has been your weekly edition of Drag Time with Makaila Andrews, I look forward to next weeks happening! Remember, stay reading, and as always, I say farewell for now!

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This week I am proud to feature the amazing Tahjee Iman. Tahjee was born in Chicago, IL, just a mere 33 years ago. She started her drag career at the age of 16, just right after graduating high school. In the start of her career, she also began college, and after about 2 years she began her transformation into the Lady Tahjee.

Throughout her life she has had many great inspirations, including her parents, siblings, and grandparents, but on the entertainment side of things, she is truly inspired by everyone who believes in themselves and their talents. She quotes, “I Love Drag!”

Miss Iman says her greatest achievements come everyday, to be a part of life and to have a new opportunity to strive for excellence daily. She truly has a burning desire and dedication to her craft. Nine years ago, Tahjee lost her left leg, and thought she would never return to the stage again. Being the strong person she is, she fought and struggled, never allowing herself to fail, eventually making it back to the place she loves to be, the stage!

Some of her future endeavors include, finishing her degree, purchasing her first home, and her main focus this year is her journey to Miss Gay USofA at Large, in which she will be proudly representing Miss Gay Indiana UsofA at large.

You can see her and all the others compete for the title on October 6-8 in Tampa, FL. She says, “when you find a system that respects and loves the contestants and supporters, you can only call it priceless!” She says, “she is always working on Tahjee!”

You can currently find her working with the AUC Network as a radio personality in a weekly discussion to help educate the LGBT community on culture, social life, nightlife, etc. She appears in the cast of Chaparral every Sunday, the cabaret of Club 91 every Wednesday, and as a featured artist at Burkhart’s and Stars of the Century. She does not like to say she has fans, instead she says she is truly humbled by the love she has received in her career and sends a complete thank you to all that believe in her and her talents. She will never stop striving for excellence, because excellence has no competition!

For more information about Miss Tahjee Iman, just look her up on facebook!

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Bitch Session Let me get this straight. You survived two tours in Iraq, are butch enough to be a Marine, trained to kill with one hand in four seconds and are scared of being in my “hood?”

Aren’t flavored condoms a choking hazard?

Yes, they are the same guys, and they have all done each other several times. It’s called recycling. Go green!!

I live in the ‘burb’ and I’m happy. If my uburban lifestyle is such a bore to you, stop calling me and coming over to my house.

You asked me if you could buy me a drink, and I said yes. That does not make me obligated to speak a word more to you. Buy me the damn drink and get lost!

Bitching is a good medicine. Trust it and never doubt it! A teaspoon can go a long way.

Your face has more wrinkles than a scrotum.

You expect me to believe you’re still in your 20’s? Give me a break!

You like throwing the bait out there and then pulling it back when someone shows interest.

You are such a game-playing loser.

Just because you asked for my opinion does not mean I am in any way obligated to lie to spare your feelings.

Oh my God. Bitch Session is like a sounding board for everything everyone is thinking but nobody says.

When you hold a Bible or a rosary in my face and say “I’ll burn in hell,” I do not think that’s non-violent. It just means you don’t practice what you preach.

You have spent you entire life excluding people, and now you have been excluded. If you were not such a jerk, I would feel sorry for you.

Who said that settling down is a sign of maturity instead of fatigue?

This is the most racially divided, superficial gay city I have ever encountered.

I don’t want gay or straight bars in my neighborhood. Vomit on sidewalks is equally disgusting no matter who hurls it.

“Intelligent comments about sports?” You don’t need intelligence to watch sports. You just need to ogle the men in tights.

“What do Christians and trannies have in common? They both are born again.”

I know you’re a player, and so does everybody else. Stop the insanity by denying it. Everybody can’t be wrong.

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Watch me express my individuality by dressing, talking and acting exactly like all of my trendy twink friends.

You are sleeping with my friends and my neighbors and now working out at my gym.

The least you could do is say hi when we run into each other.

You called me a loser. You smoke those damn cigarettes, feel the need to hang out at gay bars, smoke pot, drink like crazy, and are obsessed with your appearance. If that is the definition of a classic “winner,” then I prefer my loser status.

Guys who say they work hard and play hard probably don’t do either.

It’s amazing how queens can be so shallow and believe everything they hear. I suggest you acquire the ability to think for yourself.