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Issue 693 Apr 25 - May 1 | 2012

David | Atlanta Issue 693 | April 25 - May 1 | 2012

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Contents

8 WTF!?! Kiki Carr | Art Director | Assistant Editor Scene@ Blake’s 10 kiki@davidatlanta.com 12 Scene@ Mixx Chip O’ Kelley | Operations 14 WTF!?! Tidbits chip@davidatlanta.com 16 Scene@ Joining Hearts Steve Tyrrell | Account Management 18 Scene@ Heretic steve@davidatlanta.com Scene@ Atlanta Eagle 22 Sales Executives Monster Smash: Interview with Richard Marshall 24 Bob Swanson | bob@davidatlanta.com Elijah Sarkesian | elijah@davidatlanta.com 28 Scene@ PALS Bingo @ Jungle Tyler Ford | tyler@davidatlanta.com 30 Scene@ Woofs Writers Community Spotlight: Bikram Yoga Marietta 34 Rian Ashlei Chris Azzopardi 38 Interview with Author K. Murry Johnson Joe Beasley Corian Ellisor Protect Your Monster 39 Richard Marshall Stasha Oakley 40 Scene@ Leather Pride Troy Ordami 42 Scene@ Stars of the Century @ Jungle Elijah Sarkesian Brent Star Report 43 Columnists Luis Chiruco 44 Scene@ Viva Bellini @ Cucina Asellina Dustin Shelby Brent Star Top 10 Tracks 47 Tristan Timothy Lucas Witherspoon 50 BarTab Calendar 52 Scene@ Oscar’s Randall Carpenter | Photographer Julio Saldana | Photography Intern 54 Classifieds Jamie Scarbrough | IT 58 Adult Classifieds Rivendell Media | National Ad Rep 908.232.203 60 FairyScopes 62 Bitch Session Add us on Facebook! DavidAtlanta The content of this Publication is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice. The opinions expressed by any writer, advertiser, or other person appearing in the Magazine are not necessarily those of the Publication, its management or staff. The information and materials appearing in the Magazine are not guaranteed or warranted as to accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness, or suitability of the information and materials found or offered for a particular purpose. It shall be your responsibility to ensure that any products, services, or information available through this Publication meets your specific requirements. The Publication is not responsible for claims made by advertisers, content of information, changes, events, and schedules. The Magazine contains information and material which is owned by or licensed to the Publication, including but not limited to articles, advertisement, design, layout, graphics, and logos. No part or portion of this Publication may be reproduced in any way without the prior written consent of the Publisher. Unauthorized use of this Publication may give rise to claims for damages and or criminal offenses. Your use of the information or materials in the Publication is strictly at your own risk.

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8 Hidden Gems from Mainstream Artists by Lucas Witherspoon

1. Toni Braxton – “Stay” Even though Toni’s most recent album, Pulse, received rave reviews, it only performed moderately well commercially (though it did mark her fifth U.S. top-ten album). Now, I’m not a big Toni Braxton fan, but I do like the album, but I absolutely love this iTunes deluxe edition bonus track. I don’t know if it’s that I can personally relate to song or that the song is just badass, but either way, it’s worth the listen, Toni fan or not.

2. Little Boots – “Catch 22” I’ve known of and been obsessed with Little Boots for a long time, but this Hands Japanese bonus track really sealed the deal. As the song’s title suggests, it’s about being in a sort of paradoxical relationship that part of you wants to leave, while another part of you knows love is going to keep you in the relationship. It sounds a bit heavy, but I promise the song is of a lighter fare.

3. Kylie Minogue – “Burning Up” Kylie’s album, Fever, is generally associated with “Can’t Get You Out of My Head”, Kylie’s most successful single to date, and, while a good song, it overshadows tracks worthy of more recognition, like “Burning Up”. The album was meant to be an dance-pop fusion, but “Burning Up”, the album’s closing track, is more of a

disco-dance fusion. Lyrically, not her best song, but musically, it’s brilliant.

4. Tove Styrke – “Call My Name” Okay, Tove Styrke isn’t really a well-known artist, but I couldn’t resist including this song. Tove came in third place on Swedish Idol in 2009 and released her self-titled debut album in 2010, which is still one of my all-time favorite albums, but this song is supposedly from her second studio album (though I haven’t heard much else about a second album since this single was released). The lyrical content is a bit nonsensical, but it’s nonetheless a really fun, upbeat pop song.

5. Ke$ha – “Shots on the Hood of My Car” You know how doomsday preppers build underground bunkers and load up on guns in expectation of a zombie apocalypse? Well, Ke$ha has the same plan most of us do if the world ever comes to an end: gathering up all of your friends and getting shitfaced. That’s basically what the song’s about, and though that sounds pretty lame, the song is actually a fun, airy ditty. I can only assume this song didn’t make it to Ke$ha second studio album— when it was recorded—because it didn’t fit with the theme of album, but unreleased tracks are sometimes an artist’s best work.

6. Kandi – “I Want You” Let me start by saying that Kandi Koated by Kandi Burruss is one of the most underrated albums of all time. With that being said, “I Want You” is definitely one of the standout tracks on the album. Why it was never released as a single I’ll never know, because the other singles from the album were basically flops, and “I Want You” is arguably the most commercially friendly track on the album.

7. Monrose – “Catwalk V-O-G-U-E” I’m actually shocked more queens don’t know about this song. Yes, Monrose was the result of a cheesy television talent show, but it doesn’t discount the fact that they had some amazing tracks, “Catwalk V-O-G-U-E” being one of them. It’s guaranteed to make you feel like throwing on an LBD and stilettos, and strutting a runway, which was presumably the song’s intent. Mission: accomplished.

8. Hilary Duff – “Dreamer” Bear with me on this one. I still thought of Hilary Duff as Lizzie McGuire until she released her last album, Dignity. Her musical inspiration for the album was, per her own proclamation, The Faint and Depeche Mode, which is where “Dreamer” comes into play, as it samples Depeche Mode’s “Just Can’t Get Enough”. The difference is that the song isn’t a generic sample where an artist just rips and updates a Depeche Mode beat, and then sings over it. The subject matter also makes it an interesting song: she wrote the song in response to a stalker, which makes for a few humorous lines. (P.S. Download “Gypsy Woman” as well—it’s a darker song written about her dad’s infidelity, but it’s still amazing).

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WTF!?!? Tidbits

A holographic Tupac performed at Coachella. I hope Tupac’s grave doesn’t include the phrase “R.I.P.” because he hasn’t been allowed to rest in peace since 1997. According to a new report by Matthew Winslow, an Eastern

Kentucky University psychologist, most people opposed to gay marriage don’t feel personally threatened by marriage equality, but rather attribute it to a “’thirdperson perception,’ a term for those who believe others will be more influenced by outside sources than themselves.” Was a study really necessary in this instance? Basically, they just unknowingly undermined practically their entire argument against marriage equality.

57-year-old Kelsey Grammer had his wife’s name tattooed on his hip,

showing he has the judgment of a drunk sorority girl on Spring Break.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie got engaged (reportedly

for the sake of their kids), which makes them only slightly more interesting because now pretty jewelry is involved.

The new fad among NRA members who are subsequently doomsday preppers is shooting zombies. Okay, is it just me, or should anyone who actually believes a zombie apocalypse is possible be banned from ever owning a firearm? Ryan O’Neal has prostate cancer, which has to be less painful than his show with his daughter, Tatum O’Neal, on OWN. by Lucas Witherspoon

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Monster Smash T

By Elijah Sarkesian

hese days, a certain one-eyed monster is getting more and more attention.

For the record, that would be Harry the Monster, the central character in the comic Protect Your Monster. After a few years of appearing in David Magazine and impacting the Atlanta community, Protect Your Monsteris entering into some new arenas. Most notably, the recent publication of Covered: A Protect Your Monster Comic Collection is giving Protect Your Monster the chance to reach a broader audience. Shepherding the project is Protect Your Monster creator Richard Marshall. Marshall, who also works as a bartender at Jungle, was inspired to use Harry the Monster as a way to promote safe sex. With a combination of puns and creative images, Protect Your Monster has found a number of ways of relaying a promotion of safe sex. Protect Your Monster’s impact has also gone beyond the pages of David. Proceeds from the project, including book sales and other assorted products, benefit a number of Atlanta organizations that deal with HIV/AIDS, including AID Atlanta, Positive Impact, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, and the Armorettes. I sat down with Marshall to discuss the origins of the series, the impact of the project on the community, and more.

What led you to start Protect Your Monster? It started in February of 2009 and they mainly started as icebreakers. Hopefully people get the message [from the drawings of the monster]. That’s how I led off into it. So I had that and I created the Woo-Woo, the female persona, and mainly just because working with Joey Johnson [a.k.a. Knomie Moore] of the Armorettes, who’s barbacking over at Jungle. When I started doodling these, he was the one who suggested I make a project out of it. I created it to have people jump into the conversation about safe sex. A lot of people are hesitant to bring up protection, status, testing because they feel it kills the 24 | davidatlanta

mood. And, you know, a certain percentage of people are a little shy about sex anyway. So, just as a way to springboard into that, pretty much if you see a one-eyed monster with a raincoat on…

How often are you creating comics at this point? I’ll have a new comic come out every week in David. If inspiration hits me, I’ll produce… seven in one week, because it keeps on coming to me. The puns will flow. When I first started off, David wanted to do the four-panels just to keep the reader’s attention a little bit more. But I’ve always tried to simplify the message. HIV/AIDS seems to be a very heavy topic. I grew up on Calvin & Hobbes and The Far Side, so I felt a little bit of humor put in with a heavy topic would be a good approach to [talking about] it. Boxes and packages are a frequent theme. After a year of doing the four-panel comics, I was able to bring a little bit of humor into social situations. After that first year, I wanted to go back to my original approach, which was hitting people with a simple message, grabbing their attention and putting it out there. It’s definitely been a lot of fun. One of the things that’s really interesting is before I started working with David Magazine, and continuing through the whole relationship, I’ve been able to partner up with a number of people in the community. Steven Igarashi from AID Atlanta has been invaluable. He’s invited me to… as you can see on the website, I had a costume. It has since been retired, because I was tired of losing 30 pounds of water weight.

I noticed that on the website. I thought that the costume was cool, but it had to be very hot. Yes. The costume was pretty much shag carpet. It was cool, though. I was a mascot during college. I was Pounce the Panther at Georgia State, but that was enough for me, and I wouldn’t subject

anybody else to being inside that costume. Febreze is your best friend when you’re inside that costume.

effort they put out there.

But I was able to get the costume and participate with AID Atlanta and a couple of different Atlanta Prides. I eventually walked in the AIDS Walk twice. Darie, one of my friends, actually donned the Woo-Woo costume. That one’s even hotter, so bless her for that.

Amazon has the digital book, and people can order the physical book from there as well. It’s for people outside the Atlanta region, but also it helps to have the physical book in Atlanta, and Brushstrokes has been so fantastic with community involvement anyway, with their orders, it actually allows me to do a bigger donation per book. E s s e n t i a l l y, Brushstrokes is $4 – a dollar going to each organization – per book.

So what led you to come out with the book? Well, the whole thing with me. When I first started Protect Your Monster, I wanted it to be an opportunity to come up with approaching a heavy topic as well as fundraising. And of course, Joey Johnson with the Armorettes and all of the other organizations I’ve been able to come in contact with over the years, I’ve seen all of the work that they do and it’s really impressive. I always wanted to make sure that if I got anything, I give it back. With the comics, I try to put it out there as much as possible. I did some t-shirts for a while, and anything that was gained from that went back to…pretty much half of it went to a non-profit organization. But I’d much rather focus on getting done with the comics. Hitting the two-year mark, I just figured it was time to compile it, and people who were interested in the book, they wanted to have the collection available to be able to enjoy it and share it with their friends. It would be a way to emphasize the message I’m trying to get out there. Also a majority of anything that comes as a profit from the book goes directly to organizations. I see all of the important things they do, and if anything, I’m just trying to bring a little more attention to something they live and breathe on a daily basis, so definitely all the credit goes to them for the

Where is the book available?

How did you choose which comics ended up in the book? There are about 120 of them that made the digital cut. There was a lot of self- editing. Some of them weren’t that funny. Sometimes I just had a deadline to meet. I had a few that just needed to go away. But the ones that I was able to get the biggest response out of made it. I have the Facebook page. I’ve had a lot of friends jump on that, and a lot of people that I don’t know, which is kind of fun for me. I’ve been able to get a pretty steady stream of feedback.

So what are some of your future plans or ideas for Protect Your Monster? Pipe dream: essentially, my main goal has always been to focus on the topic, so exposing my monster is the main thing that I’m looking for, if that would be…you know. I would hate to give myself one direction and have other options open up. I think doing something with the CDC would be fantastic. Anything that gives me a large impact. A cartoon would be a lot of fun. If you have any connections at Cartoon Network, we’ll talk. davidatlanta | 25

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Community Spotlight

Bikram Yoga Marietta

by Joseph Brownell

he sweat poured from my body as my legs and arms found themselves in unfamiliar positions. Looking around I noticed people removing their shirts, figuring it was okay to do so I peeled my shirt from my sweat soaked torso and let it hit the floor. Blood was pulsing through my veins as I inhaled and exhaled the energy that surrounded me. No, this wasn’t my experience on the dance floor at Jungle last weekend. I was taking my first Bikram Yoga class at LGBT-owned Bikram Yoga Marietta. 2012 has been tough for LGBT-owned businesses. The community has lamented the loss of Outwrite and Poster Hut. Since we tend to have more disposable income, it’s important that we are conscious of our community and where we choose to spend our money. In an effort to find more LGBT- owned businesses in Atlanta, I was introduced to Naedra Fox, owner of Bikram Yoga Marietta. Naedra answered a few questions for us and extended an exclusive offer to David Magazine readers.

How has yoga benefited your life? How long have you been doing yoga? Naedra: I’ve been practicing Bikram Yoga for 10 years. From my earliest days practicing this yoga, I’ve been impressed not only with how the series makes my body feel cleansed and toned after every class, but also how it clears and calms the mind. Before I started teaching yoga, I worked in a busy office, and I used to come to yoga with my mind tied up in knots. But somehow through those 90 minutes of postures and sweat, not only did my body get stretched, but the mental knots stretched out, too. I would walk into class one person and walk out another. 34 | davidatlanta

This yoga has taught me patience and perseverance. It’s humbled me and at the same time made me stronger. I’ve gained in flexibility, strength, endurance and balance.

Tell us a little bit about why you went into the yoga business? I practiced yoga for several years before deciding to go to Teacher Training. I know what it is to struggle and come through on the other side, and it was yoga that helped give me strength and direction. I became an instructor because I wanted to share this lifechanging practice with others. I started teaching at Bikram Yoga Marietta in 2004. I’ve been teaching there since that time. When the studio became available for sale in 2011, I decided to purchase it, because I wanted to take part in the continuation of the BYM family after being a member of it for so long.

What do you say to people who are afraid to try yoga because they don’t think they can do it? The #1 reason I’ve heard people give as to why they think they can’t do yoga is that they think they have to be flexible. The good news is that yoga is not about turning yourself into a human pretzel, rather it is about bringing the body back into proper alignment, increasing postural integrity, clearing the mind, stimulating the organs and systems, improving lung capacity, detoxing, and so much more. In other words, it’s not about pretty poses – it’s about creating a healthier body and mind and increasing your quality of life. This means that if you are inflexible, out of shape, suffering with injuries, have back problems or misalignment, are mentally bogged down, stressed, overweight, depressed, etc. those are all good reasons to start Bikram yoga. It’s also helpful to know that Bikram Yoga was

designed with beginners in mind, and beginners are welcome to all classes. Every posture starts with a set-up of precise instructions. Then more steps are added on. Everyone starts with the first step and only goes as far as they can that particular day while maintaining proper alignment and breathing to the best of their ability. So beginners and experienced practitioners can take the same class together.

Tell us about Bikram Yoga Marietta? How long have you owned it? Bikram Yoga Marietta opened in 2003. Its original owners, a gracious lesbian couple, always sought to create a friendly, warm and even family-like environment. I purchased the studio in 2011 and am continuing to promote these same values. Regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, fitness level, religion, beliefs, age, or ability, everyone is welcome at Bikram Yoga Marietta. There is even babysitting available to help parents get to class! New students will find caring and knowledgeable instructors and a non-judgmental space to learn and grow in.

Is there a difference between Bikram Yoga and other hot yoga classes? Hot yoga means yoga practiced in a heated room. Any style of yoga could be practiced in the heat and called a “hot yoga” class. There are different sequences offered at Hot Yoga studios, and the rise in Hot Yoga has been growing over the past decade. Bikram was the first to have his series practiced in a heated room, thus Bikram Yoga is referred to as the original hot yoga. It is practiced in a room heated of 105 degrees and 40% humidity, which makes the body more malleable and less prone to injury. It also causes perspiration for detoxification and increases calories burned. Every time you go to a Bikram class, it is the same yoga prescription of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises that has stood the test of time since the 1970’s. Classes are taught according to Bikram’s specific guidelines, and all instructors at Bikram studios have completed an intensive teacher training and been personally certified by Bikram himself. To read more visit www.davidatlanta.com about Bikram Yoga Marietta, 80 Powers Ferry Road SE. David Readers are offered an introductory choice of 10 consecutive classes for $30, 10-class card for $50 (valid for 30 days) or a 10-class couples’ card for $70. Mention David Atlanta when attending. More info at www.bikramyogamarietta. com or 770-578-6555. david atlanta | 35

First Black gay male vampire novel debuts at Mixx & Brushstrokes

by Joseph Brownell

uthor K. Murry Johnson is set to unleash his vampire coming-of-age story in Atlanta with an author event sponsored by Brushstrokes and Mixx Thursday April 26th. In advance of his appearance, we caught up with him to decipher the the story’s title, find out about his inspiration and what’s next for the novelist.

the rich history of New Orleans and slavery providing so much material.

I’m a big fan of all of the shows. I’ve read all of the Twilight books and the first books of the Dead Until Dark series (the Charlene Harris book upon which True Blood is based) as well as the Vampire Diaries. My initial intention was for Image of Emeralds and Chocolate to be focused as a black gay coming of age love story. There was no vampire element. It wasn’t until after What’s the meaning behind I penned nearly 50 pages and the title Image of Emeralds decided to go see Stephanie and Chocolate? Meyers’ Twilight that the seed Image of Emeralds and was planted in my mind to Chocolate is a double change one of the characentendre of sorts that is ters into a very handsome uncovered as one reads the Author K. Murry Johnson vampire. I was set to be the book! But I will, for the sake of first author to feature a black discussion, give a tiny bit away. The object of gay vampire lead. Eric’s affection has emerald green eyes and dark chocolate skin. To get the second meaning, you What was the inspiration for the main character Eric Petersen? will have to read the book to find out (laugh). Eric is a compilation of Between True Blood, personas, based in part Twilight and Atlantaon an ex-boyfriend, my filmed The Vampire imagination, and myself. Diaries, some would He also represents the say the vamp genre way many people feel— is saturated- what awkward, not sure of inspired you to write themselves, butterflies about vampires? Are in the stomach— when you a fan of the aforethey fall in love for the mentioned TV shows, first time. He deals with books, movies? love and coming to I agree that the vampire grips with his sexuality genre is widely covered; simultaneously. however, the current Are you working on offerings don’t explore anything new? black gay vampires. People are already There are very few black asking me about the vampires and no black sequel. It is definitely gay vampires. I am in the works and I plan actually quite surprised on releasing the book that there aren’t more Halloween 2013. black vampire leads, with 38 | davidatlanta

Protect Your Monster

by Richard Marshall

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“Stars of the Century” is Flawless!

he show is every Monday night at the Jungle, and there I was sucking on the ice through the straw because I was too distracted with the entertainer on stage to go get my drink refreshed. I was too caught up right quick at the fact that aside from the flawless female impersonators, this was the only show in town that have males portraying male singers. It’s not ‘drag king’ drag, but simply ‘male drag’. I say ‘drag’ because those men in this show are DONE. Their hair and face, DONE. Their outfits and bling, DONE. Their presentation, DONE. They give me GQ meets Vibe magazine with just a few pages of VOGUE, again, DONE! (Their secret: STYLE and CONFIDENCE). By the way, just to name a few: Archie Bonet, R’Darius Black, the dancing talents of Christopher Iman, Al Milan Dupree and don’t forget Joe Jackson (no, not Michael’s father… although… well nevermind, JK Joe). Oh, and another thing I like about these guys, they keep R&B alive in the clubs! After refilling my cocktail, I also marveled at the comedic mic skill of emcee Miss Sophia. She never fails to entertain the crowd in between being entertained. Tonight she put a ‘stud’ in the spotlight so that Floyd (not the stud’s real name) could demonstrate his raw dancing talent skills. (NOTE: “Stud” is pretty much a lesbian who gives MAN. She walks like a MAN, acts and dresses like a MAN, and when you see her…

MAN!). And of course, Miss Sophia can get 20 laughs out of the crowd just by singing one birthday song… her way. Speaking of, “Stud” from RuPaul drag races being all “boy” tonight, walking past me, is none other than Mariah Paris Balenciaga. Work Miss Mariah! I see you giving us “man” tonight, un huh! Ms. Sophia has just introduced the next entertainer, Miss Nichelle Paris (who’s always in some damn pageant! Gotta love her!) Um, Miss Nichelle decided she was going to own this crowd tonight because she came out wearing this yellow swim suit-ish number showcasing legs and booty cheeks for days, representing a burst of hot energy to some fast song, child. I mean, she was killing it tonight for points! I couldn’t help but have these words constantly rotating in my head: YES! WORK! TWIRL! I only have time to talk about one more entertainer… so that means I’ll have to do a Part 2 at some point. It’s the ultimate entertainment diva of the show AND the show director, Miss Niesha Dupree. Her super-sized hair was once again flawless, just like her stage presence. And as usual she knows how to work a crowd! Ms. Dupree and the rest of the cast are always on point… perhaps, there’s a reason this show is called THE STARS OF THE CENTURY. Stay tune for more… UNTIL next week, DON’T read the girls, instead read The Brent Star Report!

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Top 10 Tracks 1. We Are Young – fun. Featuring Janelle Monae 2. Dance Again – Jennifer Lopez

3. Big Hoops (Bigger The Better) – Nelly Furtado 4. Tomorrow – Niki & The Dove

5. Warrior – Mark Foster, A-Trak, and Kimbra 6. Only the Horses – Scissor Sisters

7. Beez In The Trap – Nicki Minaj 8. Bad Girls — M.I.A

9. #1 In Heaven — MNDR

10. Disparate Youth — Santigold By Dustin Shelby. Check out more music at Dustin’s blog at www.echodust.com

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calendar HERETIC Two step

MONDAY Beluga martini bar Martini Girls

Cabaret with hostesses Mr. Charlie Brown, Jealouse & more, 11pm $5

BLAKES ON THE PARK Manic Monday (retro night 70’s, 80’s, & 90’s) 10pm

Tuesday free 2 step lessons 8pm open dance till 11pm

HIDEAWAY Service Industry Night -

Employee Prices. Trivia w/ Will 9pm

MODEL T’S Texas Hold’em Poker 9:30pm SWINGING RICHARDS

No Cover Before Midnight, $5 After

COCKPIT Big Red Cup Mondays All Day & 1/2

WEDNESDAY

Price Appetizers 5-8pm

EAGLE Comedy TV- Free Pool FELIX’S Free Pool FRIENDS ON PONCE

Bad Boy Brian opens at 2pm

HERETIC Come play with Eddie 4pm-11pm HIDEAWAY $2.50 Domestic Beer JUNGLE Stars of the Century Show 11pm MODEL T’S Wheel of ? with Elvis 9pm

TUESDAY BLAKES ON THE PARK I Gotta Sing!

Hosted by Jerry Cyccone (Karaoke) 11pm

Club Rush HipHop til 4am, $5 COCKPIT DUDE: 80s Party, 9pm & 1/2 Price Appetizers 5-8pm

EAGLE Tuesdays with Tony FELIX’S Smirnoff Martini Night FRIENDS ON PONCE

Let’s Make a Deal 6pm

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BLAKES ON THE PARK

5-9pm Doug’s Mid-Week Weekend party pop hits, Feathers & Flesh Revue 11pm

COCKPIT

Balls Deep Karaoke, 10pm with Mikey and Wesley & 1/2 Price Appetizers 5-8pm

EAGLE 80’s Music with Travis FRIENDS ON PONCE Team Trivia 8pm HERETIC H.U.M.P. Dress Code Party w/DJ Lydia Prim. 25¢ Keystone Light Draft all night long. No Cover!

HIDEAWAY

Craps & Blackjack with Miss Lauren

MODEL T’S Virtually Famous Karaoke with Pat & Tina 10pm

SWINGING RICHARDS 2-4-1 VIP Room XCESS ULTRA LOUNGE/TRAXX

Raquell Lord’s The Main Event Talent Show @ 10:30pm, Sign Up by 9:45pm. Also Sophia Mcintosh & The Fabulous 5 +1 @11:30pm, 18+

got an upcoming event? email details to

calendar@davidatlanta.com MODEL T’S Morning Bagels / Texas Hold’em

THURSDAY

Poker 9:30pm

SWINGING RICHARDS

BLAKES ON THE PARK

$5 burgers all day, Texas Hold’Em Poker 7pm, Shawnna Factor Show 11pm

T-Shirt Review, $10 Cover

Club Rush Dance Party COCKPIT Rotating VJ’s & DJ’s (resident DJ

COCKPIT

Dirty Boy Bingo, 9pm w/ Ruby Redd

Diablo Rojo)

EAGLE Karaoke with Mikey

BLAKES ON THE PARK Pitcher Perfect

afternoon Absolut cocktails by the pitcher, Jealouse’s Daring Divas 10:30pm

FELIX’S Karaoke w/ Brett & Tyler 10pm FRIENDS ON PONCE Where Girls Who

EAGLE DJ Dance Party

Like Girls Meet Girls all night

FELIX’S Karaoke w/ Brett & Tyler 10pm

HERETIC 3 Legged Cowboy Night 9pm.

FRIENDS ON PONCE

Free Dance Lessons 8-9pm. No Cover!

Open @ noon with Bob Brewer

HIDEAWAY Levi & Leather Night

HERETIC Varies: Club Night or 3 Legged

JUNGLE Cherry Pop Thursday!

Cowboy Night - 10pm

LAS MARGARITAS

JUNGLE Club Night, Various Guest DJ’s.

Crazy Bitch Bingo 7:30pm

MODEL T’S Sexy & Know it Party 9pm

MODEL T’S Wheel of ? with Michael 9pm SWINGING RICHARDS

SWINGING RICHARDS

XCESS ULTRA LOUNGE/TRAXX

T-Shirt Review, $10 Cover

2-4-1 VIP Room & 2-4-1 Door Entry

Man 2 Man, Free 4 Men 25+ B4 12am

Turnt Up Thursday, No Cover, Hip Hop, Rnb & Reggae

SUNDAY

FRIDAY

Armorettes Drag Show at Burkhart’s

BLAKES ON THE PARK 5-9pm TGIF with Doug & Max, 1/2 price appetizers, Kitty LeClaw’s Meow Mix 10:30pm

BLAKES ON THE PARK Sunday Funday DJ Bill Berdeaux 3pm, DJ Daryl Cox 7pm

Club Rush Hip Hop w DJ Truz, no cover

Club Rush Got Leche? til 4am, $10 COCKPIT Rotating VJ’s & DJ’s, (resident DJ, Diablo Rojo)

COCKPIT PBR Beer Bust -- Open & Pouring FELIX’S

Bloody Mary & Mimosa Wallet Pleasers

EAGLE DJ Dance Party

FRIENDS ON PONCE Bad Boy Brian’s

FELIX’S Bartenders Serve It Up!

Smirnoff B Mary Bar 12:30pm

FRIENDS ON PONCE

HIDEAWAY

HERETIC Dj Lydia Prim no cover before

LAS MARGARITAS

HIDEAWAY After Work Martini Madness

MODEL T’S Sunday Dinner with Ron 3:30pm

Happy Times with Bad Boy Brian & Ken

11pm

Make Your Own Bloody Mary Bar 12:30pm All You Can Eat Brunch 11am-3pm

JUNGLE Club Night, Various DJ’s

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TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Your financial luck is getting a brief uptick that will require a bit of effort, but a little initiative can go a long way. Ask for that raise, put out some résumés. When to buy lottery tickets? Check with your astrologer!

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Expectations exploding into arguments can trigger a sharp reassessment of who your friends really are – who you can count on in a pinch or for a pinch. “Friends with benefits” are likeliest to get problematic. CANCER (June 21- July 22): As the future is looking a little rosier than usual find ways to invest your time and energy in things that matter. Financial investments are less reliable, but with a shrewd, critical eye you may find something worth the risk. LEO (July 23 – August 22): For your own sake and those you love set some rules and limits. Some people will be shocked, but they’ll manage. Hold your ground. There may be a cost, but demanding some basic respect will increase your confidence and your authority. VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Playing tough is OK if everyone is on the same wavelength. It’s all good fun until someone gets hurt. If it’s consensual that could be when the real fun begins. Challenging your own creative efforts can open a good catharsis. LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): A little flirting can lead to some eye-opening adventures. A hot fling can offer new insights; it probably won’t last, but enjoy and learn what you can. Your age is an asset, not an obstacle. SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): If you see as an argument as an opportunity to learn rather than an exercise in intellectual bulldozing, what you learn can open job opportunities and help you start or deepen an important relationship. Ask hard questions and accept hard answers.

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