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Dear Peach,
Here we go again with the COVID numbers spiking.
I am getting really tired of the common place going in and out of quarantine, things shutting down, back to masks and then taking them off... how can I make sure that I am taking care of my mental health because I honestly feel like I am going crazy.
Well, you said it: here we go again. Unfortuantely, I think this is going to be the norm for a while now with the various different strains of the virus constantly mutating and changing every few years.
Here is how we took care of ourselves during the pandemic: we did things that we still enjoyed and made sure that we were doing everything that we could to keep ourselves safe as can be. There are going to be people who think that it is just a common cold, and there are others who think it as more severe. However you look at it, we are still in the midst of a pandemic so we need to be weary about how we go about things. How can you change yp your routine to include some self care at home that migh tbe good for YOU? Dont let this virus ruin your healthy routines. Keep up and make sure to get those endorphins flowing.
5 Ways to Be a Better Queer in the New Year
by Mikey Rox
Replace the traditional New Year’s resolutions that you probably won’t keep (I know how hard it is to stick to an every-day gym routine when it’s arctic degrees outside) with something more meaningful – like committing to ways to be a better queer. Here’s a shortlist to get you started.
1. Give more of your time to local LGBT orgs
Most communities have an LGBT support center, but you might not know it if you’re not seeking LGBT support. Still, it’s there, and it may need your support. In 2022, make it a point to pop in to offer your assistance. Maybe you can volunteer your time for an upcoming event; attend an activity (I had a fun evening at drag bingo hosted by my local center recently), mentor LGBTQ+ youth who desperately need responsible, caring adults in the lives; or offer financial support to keep the center’s valuable programs on track. For many of these organizations, just opening the doors on a daily basis is a struggle, and they will appreciate every hour and dollar donated by community members like you.
doesn’t offer a film festival, maybe it’s time you and your group of go-getters put the wheels in motion to establish one. Otherwise, travel to the LGBTQ+ film festival near you –or plan a vacay around this affair – so we can all continue to push LGBT movies into mainstream consciousness.
3. Serve as a mentor for LGBT youth
2. Support an LGBT Film Festival
I’ve attended several LGBTQ+ film festivals over the years, and these programs are the only place you’re going to find a conscientious slate of curated films that represent the entire queer community in one mega-celebration of diversity filmmaking. If your home city
It may seem like the world is a more accepting place than ever for LGBT youth (and on the whole it is), but there are still kids out there who struggle not only with their sexual orientation and identity but also with friends, family, teachers, and authority figures that refuse to accept them as they are – and that’s where you come in. If you’re a successful queer person, contact your local school district to find out how you can speak at Gay-Straight Alliance meetings to let these youth who may be having a hard time know that it does, in fact, get better. Moreover, programs like Live Out Loud’s Homecoming Project helps connect high school alumni to their alma maters, making it easier for you to reach out and inspire. You’ll make more a difference than
you realize, I promise.
4. Spend more money at LGBT-owned businesses
I’m not recommending you stop spending your money at heteroowned business – though I’m sure there’s a faction of us out there who would recommend that – but rather take some time to research your local retailers and restaurants to see who’s family. Many times you can glean this information by word of mouth or just a little digging on social media. When we support each other personally and professionally, our communities are stronger.
5. Stand up for yourself and your sexual orientation
Don’t let people put you down, and don’t let anyone make you hide in the closet – period.
Actress Marsha Warfield relayed an anecdote once about how she’s been out privately forever, but her mother didn’t want her to come out publicly because she’d be embarrassed by it. Whitney Houston dealt with the same issue, as do countless other ordinary people. Fuck that, OK. This is your life, you get one shot at it, and if anyone is embarrassed by who you are, you should feel confident enough in yourself to tell that sad, angry person that you will only be better without them. You don’t need that shit. Because it’s 2022, honey. Fucking LIVE!
Mikey Rox is an awardwinning journalist and LGBT lifestyle expert whose work has been published in more than 100 outlets across the world. Connect with Mikey on Instagram @mikeyroxtravels
December 29th - January 4th
Friday December 31st
Atlanta Wine Fest NYE @ City Winery
Atlanta Wine Festivals New Years Eve at City Winery
Friday, December 31, 2021, 9pm-1am, VIP 8pm
All inclusive party with buffet, liquor, beer, and great wine options
Live music and DJ
$129 day of event
VIP Tickets: Include 8pm entry, exclusive area and bars
$149 Advance, $159 after Dec. 23, $169 day of event
First 50 just $135
Featuring DJs Moz, Celebrytie, and Lechter. Champagne toast at Midnight.
Only $10 cover!
New Year's Eve Bash Presented by Xfinity @ Battery Atlanta
NOCTURNIA - Gothic/Industrial New Year's Eve @ The Highlander Nocturnia returns to The Highlander on Friday December 31st for a Gothic/Industrial New Year's Eve party!
The Battery Atlanta invites residents from all over to ring in 2022 at the annual New Year’s Eve Bash on Friday, Dec. 31. Mark Owens will be on hand to emcee this year's double celebration, beginning with Early Innings geared toward families (or anyone that likes to get to bed early), followed by Late Innings for all ages.
The Early Inning celebrations will begin at 6 p.m. and includes music from The Lucky Bandnamed ‘THE face of kindie music’ by the Washington Post. Following their set, join us for a countdown to an inflatable balloon drop at 8pm.
Guests looking to ring in the New Year on a later note can enjoy Late Innings beginning at 9 p.m. with live music from fan favorite The 12 South Band out of Nashville, Tennessee. The evening will close with a midnight countdown featuring an unforgettable firework and confetti display over Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta.
NYE with the Hellfire Harlots @ MSR
Join us Friday Dec 31st at MSR for our 25th annual NYE event!! Dress to impress 2 levels/Outdoor patio. Complementary champagne toast at midnight.
Breakfast buffet after midnight
Open bar option from 8-10PM
Includes if you purchase House Wines by Barefoot. Domestic beers Bud light, Yuengling, Mich ultra. Titos Vodka. All wells. Fireball and Jager
Showtime 10:30PM featuring the Hellfire Harlots
New Years Eve @ Lingering Shade
Join us in celebration of New Year's in style at Lingering Shade Social Club. On New Year's Eve, we will be hosting a celebration to ring in 2022. We will have live music by Jeni Mickelson from 9 pm1am that evening. Please reserve your table or seat at the bar in advance of the event. Each table reservation includes a bottle of bubbles (2 person and 4 person options available) and bar reservations include one glass of bubbles per seat reservation. Reservations will secure your spot from 8 pm - 1am. For no-show paid parties, your spot will be held until 11 pm before it will be offered to a walk-in party.
NYE @ The Hideaway
Ring in the New Year here with Friends. Join DJ Mister Richard for his Big Ball, which includes a Complimentary Champagne Toast at Midnight. There will be Prizes and Surprises. Can't make it until Midnight? No problem, we have a Happy Hour 5-8 Party Planned with $4 Flutes of Champagne or get the bottle for just $20. It's going to be one big weekend of Celebration.
New Years Eve DJ IELLAMO (Milan Italy) @ Heretic Ring in the New Year with Heretic Atlanta! Tickets available at hereticatlanta.com/ticketlinks.html
NonsenseATL's NYE Masquerade Ball @ The Loft
Are you ready to have an unforgettable New Year’s Eve? Ring in 2022 at The Loft with your favorite music, a dance floor full of friends, your most glam (or camp) masquerade ball look, and a whole lot of confetti and fun.
NonsenseATL (the people who bring you Heyday ’80s night, Hot Mess dance pop party, Atlanta Disco Society, the Gaga Ball, and more) is proud to bring its special brand of shenanigans to Midtown for this year’s NYE celebration.
NEW YEAR, WHO DIS? A NYE 2021 Party! @ Masquerade
New year, who dis? Come launch a whole new year with knockout queer + trans DJs, performers, and experiences. Join Southern Fried Queer Pride and MOPRH as we bid adieu to 2021, and bring in 2022 at NEW YEAR, WHO DIS? - a NYE party experience happening at The Masquerade (The Hell Stage).
NYE: Purple Disco Machine @ District Atlanta
To book a VIP bottle service section please email mitul@collectivpresents.com
- You may also text or call Mitul at 404-936-0340 (21+)
Where: District Atlanta
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Disclosure NYE @ Georgia Freight Depot
Tickets on sale Friday, November 12th at 10 AM
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Where: Georgia Freight Depot
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Saturday December 1st
New Years Eve w/ DJs Paulo & Cindel @ FUTURE
DJ's Paulo and Cindel bring in 2022 at Future. Doors open right after the Peach Drop!
New Year's Day Morning Party @ Heretic
The tradition continues! Marco Da Silva will kick off 2022!
DILF Atlanta "DP" 2022 KICK-OFF by Joe Whitaker Presents @ Heretic
Joe Whitaker & The DILF Party Present...DILF ATLANTA
"DP" 2022 KICK-OFF!
MEN'S JOCK/UNDERWEAR PARTY!
FEATURING MUSIC BY: THE PERRY TWINS of Los Angeles
HeyDay 80 Party @ Basement
Vaccine proof required for entry / 21+ / 10pm
Kimber and Devon Rex are the DJs.
Start 2022 off right with Atlanta's happiest party. Hey(NewYears)Day!
Underground Circuit w/ Sam Gee @ Future
Sam is back at Future! No Cover!
ABOUT THE COVER MODELS HOLIDAY PREVIEWS!
THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE, and things have stepped up for the 13th Annual FALL/HOLIDAYS Agency Campaign presented by Meak Productions (World’s 1st LGBTQ Exclusive Talent Agency). Known as the Year’s End campaign for the company, Fall/Holidays focuses on the best in Holiday Fashions and any new additions to the Agency roster.
This year, the Agency features new Fall & Winter Fashions from Atlanta’s own D&K Suit City and other outlets, as well as a new Talent Addition, Iana Skye and the returns of Bryant Defon (Mr. Spring Quarter) and Xtasi Vuitton (NEW 2022 Hall of Famer). Campaign Launches This Week ONLY on Facebook & IG @meakproductions.
Photos Produced & Sponsored by Miko Evans for Meak Productions,
FALL/HOLIDAYS SNEAK PREVIEW MODELS:
1. TOMAS COSME’ (Mr. Fall Quarter 2020-22)
2. BRYANT DEFON (Mr. Spring Quarter 2022)
3. ANGELA HUTCHINS (1st Lady of HBGA)
4. IANA SKYE (New Feature Talent)
5. MIKO “MEAK” EVANS (The CEO) Visit the website at: meakproductions.lgbt
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4 Fr iend s 736 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
6 My Sister’s Room 66 12th S t NE
7 Ten At lan t a 990 Piedmont Ave NE
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Guac y Margys 502 Amsterdam Ave NE
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ATLANTA EAGLE CLOSED atlantaeagle.com
306 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
BLAKE’S ON THE PARK blakesontheparkatlanta.com 227 10th St NE
BULLDOGS 893 Peachtree St NE
FRIENDS NEIGHBORHOOD BAR friendsonponce-atl. com
736 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
MY SISTER’S ROOM mysistersroom.com 66 12th St NE
TEN ATLANTA tenatlanta.com 990 Piedmont Ave NE THE T modeltatlanta.com 465 Boulevard SE CHESHIRE
hereticatlanta.com 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road
BJ ROOSTERS bjroosters.com 2043 Cheshire Bridge Road NE
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oscarsatlanta.com 1510 Piedmont Ave NE
woofsatlanta.com 494 Plasters Ave NE
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10TH & PIEDMONT 10thandpiedmont. com 991 Piedmont Ave NE
EINSTEIN’S einsteinsatlanta. com 1077 Juniper St NE
FROGS CANTINA frogsmidtown.com 931 Monroe Dr
G’S gsmidtown.com 219 10th St NE
HENRY’S henrysatl.com 132 10th St NE
JOE’S ON JUNIPER joesonjuniper.com 1049 Juniper St NE
LA HACIENDA lahaciendamidtown. com 900 Monroe Dr NE
RETAIL
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BARKING LEATHER AFTER DARK barkingleather.com 1510 Piedmont Ave NE
CHESHIRE
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BOY NEXT DOOR MENSWEAR boynextdoormenswear.com 1447 Piedmont Ave NE
GCB & PLEASURES brushstrokesatlanta. com 1510-D Piedmont Ave. NE
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LAS MARGARITAS lasmargaritasmidtown.com 1842 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE
ROXX 1824 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE
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LIPS ATLANTA atldragshow.com 3011 Buford Hwy NE
FITNESS
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URBAN BODY FITNESS urbanbody tness.com 500 Amsterdam Ave N
CHESHIRE GRAVITEE FITNESS graviteeatl.com 2201 Faulkner Rd NE
FLEX SPA exspas.com 76 4th St NW CHESHIRE
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SWEET 15
The Sexiest Men Alive in 2021
by Scott King
2021 was an unusual year. Here are 15 unusual – and unusually beautiful – men who made the last 365 days worth living.
Lil Nas X
In 2021, subversion went gay to the top – of the charts. But this time around, it wasn’t nihilistic or navel-gazing like it was in the ’90s. This time,
Everybody loves Steve Kornacki. And those khakis. Very spankable. Sorry ladies, Steve Kornacki is gay.
Barack Obama
Happy birthday, Mr. President. I would say you get better with age, but then I look back at those pictures of you when you were first
it was plucky, queer and gleefully sex-positive. Lil Nas X is my hero, and one hot piece of ass. Or two, depending on whether or not his pants have “accidentally” split open on national television.
Riz Ahmed
Too bad they don’t give out Oscars for best supporting on-screen push-ups. If they did, this introverted beefcake would win every year. His rapping is thoughtful, but not so hot. Nonetheless, Riz Ahmed is a talented and promising actor and eye candy on the red carpet and social media. Bravo!
Matteo Lane
Who knew hot people could be funny – and feel the real deep pain necessary to fuel a successful stand-up comedy career? Matteo smiles in his selfies, but admits it’s all a farce in his act. That’s the kind of versatility I like!
Steve Kornacki
running for President. I couldn’t see your beauty clearly at the time because I loved Hillary so much, but damn, you were a babe. Still are. Thank you for your service.
Pete Buttigieg
I dare you to publicly support a politically moderate Democratic candidate for national office. All your self-righteous über-liberal and progressive friends will lecture you in public, and private. Afterwards, you will have new empathy for conservatives who have to deal with trite knee-jerk lefty arrogance 24/7. It is cathartic and oh-so hilarious. Also, Secretary Pete is hot!
Billy Porter
Being unbelievably fabulous is hot. Changing the game is hot. Watermark Emmy acceptance speeches are hot. I also hear he’s into bears. That’s hot.
Georgia Senators Raphael Warnock & Jon Ossoff
Making Georgia blue is hot. Flipping the U.S. Senate blue is even hotter. Let us not forget, amidst the drama of daily headlines that Senators Ossoff and Warnock defeated two of the biggest bozos in Congress who were allin on Trump and Trumpism and the Tea Party insurrectionist folderol. Georgia not only flipped blue for Biden, it also flipped blue for these two hotties who are emo bros to the end. God bless the USA.
Anthony Bowens
Being out in sports entertainment is hot. Being super duper DUPER hot is hot. Being in a really cool bro-ish heel tag team that’s totally badass and not at all douchey is even hotter. And those guns. Anthony Bowens is long out of the closet and will talk to you about it in interviews, but it doesn’t affect his pro-wrestling
character he is playing. But the character of Michael C. Hall is also a fascinating polymath. Check him out. Also, do yourself a favor and download his reading of “Pet Sematary” on Audible. You won’t be able to sleep, and you won’t want it to end. Kind of like a new lover.
Stephan Jenkins
Being underrated is hot. Heck, being hated, dissed, dismissed and ridiculed is even hotter. If you survive to have the last laugh. I’ll admit, I had kind of forgotten Third Eye Blind even existed until I saw a rave review from Pitchfork for their latest record in my news feed. But I haven’t forgotten about Mr. Jenkins’s hotness. The new album brought back all his vulnerable matinee idol pathos. And now I am once again obsessed. You win again, Internet.
character or kayfabe. And that’s really who he is. He isn’t hiding, but he also isn’t flaunting. His orientation, at least. He’s just there. Making his presence and his jacked upper body known throughout the land. That’s progress.
John Mulaney
Gurl. rehab looks good on you. I’ll admit, and I’m guessing Mr. Mulaney agrees with me, that it is very odd that this prosaic stand-up comic is now ubiquitous tabloid clickbait. That’s what happens when you go to rehab and then come back and get another celebrity pregnant and then quickly marry her. It also happens when you’re very talented I hope. And sexy. If you haven’t already, please binge-watch all of his stand-up specials. Your empathy and vocabulary will thank you.
Michael C. Hall
Versatility is hot. Consistent, quality craft is also hot. Whether it’s Hedwig, David Fischer or Dexter Morgan, Michael C. Hall becomes the
Freddie Freeman
World series championships are hot. Cute smiles are hot. Fan favorites are hot. I know nothing about baseball.
Pete Davidson
He’s not really my type, but y’all insisted. Also, he looks damn fine in a dress!
Your Scruff/Grindr Feed
Do not take 21st-century life for granted. Back in my day, we had to drive around looking for love. Or whatever. It was inconvenient. It was dangerous. It was usually a bummer. If you would have told me then that, 20 years later, I would be able to check out all the available hotties in the area (or world) from the comfort of my living room or riding home on the train, I would have said yeah, that makes sense. Is it ready yet?
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As we approach the end of the year, there are things that you should focus on in the coming days to prepare: Understand your worth in and out of the workplace. Do not become a workhorse that sacrifices their love for their job because you want to get ahead. And secondly, know that this year will bring struggles for you but it will be worth it in the coming months.
As we wrap up the year 2021, you are looking forward to the opportunitites that have started to present themselves and unfold before your eyes. How can you docus in and make sure that you are utilizing your talents to make sure that these chances manifest positively? Make a plan to track your progress in the decision making and go for your goals.
In the past year, you have been a loyal friend to almost everyone around you but there is someone in your life that you neglected a bit and they desperately need you this week. Move into the new year thinking about taking care of yourself, and this individual will see it as a model for which they can live their life to the fullest
Preparedness is going to help you the most this week. Moving into the new year, you are worried that you are not going to be able to keep up with the changes coming your way. However, you have what it takes already in your arsenal to take on a task and handle it with ease. Do not allow outside forces to act negatively upon you!
It is about to be a new year and that means, more opportunities for you to show your strength. While this might be in your job and the tasks that you are asked to do, you have also been thinking about manifesting a new workout routine and you are going to surprise yourself in just how well you can do! your going do!
You were given a special task recently by a spouse or boss, and you handled it. It might have been well in your eyes but there were some loose ends that need tying up. Use this experience as you move into 2022 and see how you can make sure that something like this doesnt happen again. How can you put your best foot forward?
It has been an incredibly trying year for you, Cancer. You have been constantly beat down by people thinking that you are too cocky and you have been internalizing it so much. Move into 2022 with a new attitude. You are not cocky, but confident. You can take a look at the people in your life, and if they are helping you: awesome. If not, move on.
The proud Leo. You have the strength of a lion, and the tenderness of a kitten. How can you balance these two moving into the new year? You have one week to start preparing yourself for th eonslaught of stress that is about to come your way in January, but you have the tools needed to make this a great and successful year! new January,
you can think about right now is PLANNING. Stop. Breathe. You are causing yourself an insane amount of stress when the new year is supposed to be a time for rebirth. If you can take a step back and look at that you have accomplished in the past year, then you are going to do nothing but succeed. You do at almost everything you do, why should a new year be any different? causing all
In the new year, there is going to be a major life change coming your way. It is time for you to use those Libra balancing skills and put them to good use. How can you take the pros and cons of these situations and make sure that you are making the most logical decision? You have to be able to look after yourself in the long run, so add that into the equation. be Scorpio, you are ready to party this weekend. You might have plans already but see how you can bring in some new friends that you can take the new year with you. You are incredibly social when you want to be, you are also incredibly isolating. See who around you needs bit of energy, and take them along for the ride... even if just into th but your e party.
It is a time for job renewal, Sag. You are incredibly ready for something new to happen but you dont know what and you dont know when. Trust that the universe is there for you and holding you up. While we have all lost a lot of fate in the world around us in the past year, there are a lot of us who are also trusting that it can only go up from here. If you can take that mindset, your entire demeanor will improve. a for the NYE past it that mindset, your entire demeanor will improve.
