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DIANA ROSS The Motown legend is here! She has created an extraordinary life out of one that did not exist. Beginning in the Supremes she created some of the most iconic music of her era. The beautiful evening weather we’ve been having is the perfect opportunity to enjoy her concert outdoors. Friday, May 22 • 8 p.m. • Chastain Park Amphitheatre (4469 Stella Dr. NW) • chastain. parkamphitheatre.com
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The White Wedding singer is bringing his 80’s rock to Atlanta. Billy Idol waited for nearly a decade to record a new album, Kings & Queens of the Underground. Expect to hear new material and the classic tracks which made him one of the 80’s biggest names.
Are you a huge fan of Mad Men and the music of that era? Then his is the concert for you. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is presenting a nostalgic trip back to the 50’s and 60’s featuring soloists Nikki Renée Daniels and Ryan Silverman singing everything from old standards by Mancini and Berlin, to music by Bacharach and Amy Winehouse.
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DA: Tell me a little more about your drag aesthetic. KZ: Ummm, I think there’s like a term for it…it’s like a mixture between glamour and camp. So like, ‘glamp’ or ‘glomp’ or whatever. For me drag is all about the character and the personality. I like to do a mixture of sexy and gross in my shows. The thing I like about drag is the contrast. People don’t expect me to be pretty and then funny, or really sexy and then lick their face… and smell so bad. Yeah, I stink, it’s gross. DA: What was the most difficult challenge for you? KZ: This one! (screams and laughs) The funny thing about this challenge is that when you look back, it was one of the easier challenges. Especially for me. I think that if this challenge had happened earlier, I probably would have done pretty well. It’s just bad timing. DA: What was your favorite moment or experience from the show?
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KZ: The John Waters challenge. Because he’s a huge hero [of mine] and that was the challenge I wasn’t nervous about. I was in the moment. Like, here is the kind of drag queen I am. If I had fucked up the John Waters challenge, that is like off the chain shame.
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DA: Who are your favorite queens this season?
KZ: In all honesty, I love them all, but in terms of who I look to win…I think Ginger, for sure. Then now I’m thinking, even Violet. Every day I love Violet more and more. First impressions of her: cunt! I hated her. Then getting to work with her more in the show, I became so in awe of her. She makes me sick. She’s David Atlanta: Thank you so much for taking the time to like transcendant. chat with me. How are you doing today? DA: What’s next for Katya? Katya Zamolodchikova: I’m doing great! I’ve had three large iced-coffees, and I’m halfway through a pack of Camels and just KZ: I’m gonna quit drag. Just kidding. No, I’m working on a pacing around my room. (gaffaws) one woman show and touring DA: You said on Untucked that you felt like you had a and stuff. Sweating all over panic attack the night before Runway. Can you tell me people and making them feel uncomfortable. more about that? This week the girls were challenged to work with Hello Kitty paraphernalia to create their runway looks. Katya Zamolodchikova (pronounced Kah-Tee-Yah) had an amazing run on RPDR ending this week with her slightly off runway look.
KZ: I did! Thank God it wasn’t on camera. It was a lot of ugly DA: What’s the show called? crying and hyperventilating. The competition is just so mentally and physically tough. I think I was at the last little strands of KZ: ‘Love Stories from my Vagina.’ It’s a kid’s show. my rope. (laughs) DA: Maybe you just needed to have a good cry. Watch every week as David KZ: Yeeaahh, and then go home. (laughs) Atlanta interviews each queen hours after the sashay DA: How did you feel about Santino and Michelle being away. We’ll release it online on that last judge’s panel? and then in print the following issue. It’s the best way KZ: You know, it’s never really fun to go on the main stage when to know your queens this you know your going to get ripped a new asshole. season. For the full interview check out davidatlanta.com. 22 | 5.20.15
So basically, Giorgio ran that shit back in the day. He was the Pharell of the 70s and 80s… sans that silly park ranger hat. Giorgio DID have a killer mustache though! Think 70s porn star mustache… big, thick, and amazing! Yeah buddy, it was truly epic. But anyways, now that you know a bit of backstory about Giorgio Moroder, let’s bring it back to today. The man hasn’t released an album in 30 years! 30 YEARS, people!!! That’s crazytalk! And he still has enough power to recruit a ton of big name talent to be featured on his new album. Kylie Minogue, Britney Spears, Sia, Kelis, Charlie XCX, and more are all lending their talent to Giorgio’s album Déjà Vu. The album’s lead single “74 is the New 24” was released last year followed by “Right Here, Right Now” which features Queen Kylie. The track is brilliant! Go YouTube the extremely psychedelic music video. The feeling you get from watching the video, I can assume, is what it feels like when you’re on acid… or bath salts. The third track from the album is my favorite so far. It features It’s Britney Bitch herself and is a cover/re-do of Suzanne Vega’s “Tom’s Diner.” MIND…BLOWN. Like seriously?! The track is everything! Sia is featured on the album’s title track “Déjà Vu” and it has disco written allllll over it and I LOVE IT! I just can’t anymore. Great job Mr. Moroder… great EXPLICT job! Do yourself a solid and preorder Giorgio’s new album on iTunes now and let me know what you think. You’ll thank me later. You’re welcome.
74 is the New 24: Giorgio Moroder Ladies and Gentlemen, prepare yourself for the feels… Giorgio Moroder is a back and better than ever! The 74-year old disco pioneer and electronic music legend is dropping a brand new album in June featuring a TON of artist of today. Now, some of you youngins might not know who Giorgio Moroder is and that is completely OK. Strike that. It is completely NOT OK! The man is a music genius and icon and you don’t even know it! Let me walk you down memory lane and give you a bit of history. Grab your Traper Keeper and Number 2 pencils… you’ll need to take notes. Giorgio first started making his name in the music biz back in the early 70s over in Germany and quickly became THE go to man for popular music and film scoring. Having worked with everyone from gay favorite, Donna Summer, to winning Academy Awards, Giorgio was unstoppable… like for realsies. You probably haven’t heard the songs “I Feel Love” or “On The Radio” by Donna Summer but he produced and co-wrote those. And you probably have no clue what I’m talking about when I tell you that he produced Blondie’s “Call Me”, right?! There was also this little movie in the 80s called Top Gun (which starred pre-scientology and couch jumping Tom Cruise) in which he created the score for the film and included the songs “Danger Zone” and “Take My Breath Away”… no biggie though. And I bet you are completely lost when I tell you that he also produced the song “Flashdance (What A Feeling)” from the movie Flashdance, right? 24 | 5.20.15
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STAFF Kyle Miller - Tournament Co-Director Jay “Mother” Malloy - Tournament Co-Director Jeff Langer - Treasurer Nick Boylan - Website & Technology Chair Ron Culver - Medical Chair Stuart Blencoe - Hotel Liaison Kevin “Biscuit” Hill Sponsorship & Entertainment Chair Rick Sowder Field Hospitality Chair & Field Manager Terry McGee - Field Manager Brandon Parker Restaurants Chair & Field Manager Justin Taylor - Merchandising Chair Jerry “Shelby” Rowe - Marketing Chair Dennis Stevens - Communications Chair Ian Colon-Pagan - Brackets & Volunteer Chair Joe Capone - Volunteer Coordinator Angela “Butter Bean” Smith - Brackets Chair Amber Ledesma - Player Relations Chair Thomas McKay - Protest Chair
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Big Peach Schedule of Events THIS YEAR MARKS THE 30TH YEAR FOR BIG PEACH AND A LOT OF THE EVENTS ARE USING AN 80’S THEME TO HIGHLIGHT THIS ACHIEVEMENT. SO BREAK OUT YOUR PARACHUTE PANTS AND HYPER COLOR T-SHIRTS TO PARTY LIKE IT’S 1985!
Nice @ Blake’s on the Park Sometimes it is just good to be nice. Join DJ Bill Berdeaux downstairs or DJ Mike Pope upstairs (starting at 10 p.m.). Make sure that you catch the infamous Deadly Vixen’s Show at 11 p.m. with the dance floor opening up immediately afterwards.
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Big Peach Weekend Kickoff Party It’s the annual kickoff event guaranteed to get the Memorial weekend started off right. F.R.O.G.S. is offering up a $10 beer bust for their Big Peach crew as you stuff your bags for the weekend to the beats of DJ Robert Ansley.
Round Robin Games C & D Divisions will be playing at the V Plex sport complex at Villa Rica starting at 8 a.m.
6 – 10 p.m. • F.R.O.G.S. Cantina – Midtown (931 Monroe Dr. NE) • (404) 607-9967
B Division will be playing at Blackburn Park starting at 8 a.m.
9 p.m. – 2 p.m. • Blake’s on the Park (227 10th St NE) • (404) 892-5786
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Homerun Derby Big Peach Welcome @ W Midtown Come show your hard-hitting talents to win a 26oz. Demarini Come and meet fellow softball players and get information Future Bat. First round is 10 pitches for $10. It’s a fundraiser about the weekend ahead. for the Lost-N-Found Youth of Atlanta hosted by Primetime Elite B team. 4 – 5 p.m. • W Atlanta - Midtown Hotel (188 14th St. NE) • (404) 892-6000 1:50 p.m. • Blackburn Park, Field #2 (3493 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. NE) Throwback to the 80’s Registration Party Done your best 80’s apparel and take it all the way up to the Mr. Big Peach Contest @ Jungle 27th floor to a space called Altitude. Featuring panoramic views Do you have what it takes? Strut your stuff for the win at 9 p.m. of the beautiful Atlanta skyline and music from DJ Neon The Hosted by Ruby Redd and with entertainers Gia Sunflower, Misti Glowgobear. This 1980’s themed party is sponsored by iCandee Shores, and Jai’Ne Van Michaels for a totally 80’s throwback and Gun Oil and hosted by Ruby Redd. experience. DJ Neon The Glowgobear will keep your feet moving all night! 5 -10 p.m. • Altitude @ W Atlanta – Midtown (188 14th St. NE) • (404) 892-6000 8 p.m. – 3 a.m. • Jungle (2115 Faulkner Rd. NE) • (404) 844-8800 Naughty or Nice After Parties: Don’t let your eve- SUNDAY, MAY 24 ning end. You have a decision to make. Are you naughty or nice? Shuttles from W Atlanta – Midtown to both venues provided Tournament Play continues at both V Plex and Blackburn Park. starting at 9 p.m. Big Peach Closing Party @ Heretic Naughty @ Eagle Atlanta Once again, Ruby Redd kicks it off at 8 p.m. with special perforContinuing with the 80’s theme DJ Christopher Kind will be spin- mances by some of Atlanta local and long standing entertainers. ning retrofitted beats for the evening. Make sure to wear your DJ Mike Pope is one the patio while DJ Kidd Madonny will begin player wristband and get a special treat. tearing up the dance floor at 11 p.m. 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. • Eagle Atlanta (306 Ponce De Leon Ave NE) • (404) 873-2453 30 | 5.20.15
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Let Us… Entertain You! THIS YEAR’S ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP IS READY TO INSPIRE, PROVOKE, AND KEEPING YOU DANCING EVERY NIGHT. EACH REPRESENTS THE TALENT THAT ATLANTA HAS TO OFFER. BELOW IS A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT OUR HEADLINERS. RUBY REDD If you don’t see Ruby this weekend, then your eyes must be closed. Open those peepers and take in the bawdy, brash, and bearded ladyness of Ruby Redd. Known to grab a mic at the drop of a hat, she’s Atlanta consummate emcee. You will probably see Ruby everywhere, but she will be hosting the 80’s Registration Party, Mr. Big Peach Contest at Jungle, and the Closing Party at Heretic.
DJ NEON THE GLOWGOBEAR Neon is an entertainer, a V/DJ, an event producer, AND an accomplished go go bear. Always on the glow, his blending of fun and frisky is his hallmark. DJ Neon will perform at the 80’s Registration Party as well as at Mr. Big Peach Contest at Jungle.
DJ MIKE POPE Billboard Magazine Reporting resident DJ of Heretic knows how to get the guys to get down. You can find him this weekend at the Heretic patio for the closing party.
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DJ CHRISTOPHER KIND With strong influences from Yvonne Monet & D’as Wright, DJ Christopher Kind can be found spinning at the Eagle for the Naughty Party Friday night.
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2014 Official Big Peach Dining Guide AFTER ALL THOSE GAMES, AND BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT FOR THE NIGHT, YOU’RE GOING TO WANT TO GRAB A BITE TO EAT. HERE’S A SELECTION OF POPULAR RESTAURANTS THAT ARE OFFERING DEALS FOR ALL THOSE WEARING BIG PEACH WRISTBANDS. 10TH & PIEDMONT
991 Piedmont Ave. NE (404) 602-5510 communitashospitality.com 10% off bill with Big Peach Wristband
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980 Piedmont Ave. NE (404) 343-2446 campagnoloatl.com 10% off bill with Big Peach Wristband
COWTIPPERS
1600 Piedmont Rd. NE (404) 874-3751 cowtippersatlanta.com 20% off bill with Big Peach Wristband
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1077 Juniper St NE (404) 876-7925 einsteinsatlanta.com 20% off bill with Big Peach Wristband
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931 Monroe Dr, Midtown Promenade (404) 607-9967 frogsmidtown.com
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219 10th St. NE (404) 872-8012 communitashospitality.com 10% off bill with Big Peach Wristband
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132 10th St. NE (404) 537-4477 henrysatl.com 10% off bill with Big Peach Wristband
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1551 Piedmont Ave. NE (404) 968-2288 communitashospitality.com 10% off bill with Big Peach Wristband
JOE’S ON JUNIPER
1049 Juniper St. NE (404) 875-6634 joesonjuniper.com 20% off bill with Big Peach Wristband
LURE
1106 Crescent Ave. NE (404) 817-3650 lure-atlanta.com 10% off bill with Big Peach Wristband
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180 Walker St. SW (404) 574-5678 nomascantina.com
ZOCALOS
187 10th St. NE (404) 249-7576 richardsandoval.com/zocalo 10% off bill with Big Peach Wristband
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Dear Dom, Filthy is the word to describe me. Take me out in public and bang me hard where people might catch us in the act. Whether it’s in the backseat, at a park, or behind a dumpster, just whip it out and stuff it in. How do I get rid of the evidence? Because these hook-ups are so random, I’m often not properly prepared. Brown Stripe
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Every Single Question... Every Single Answer Dear Dom, Dirty talk really gets my new boyfriend going. I prefer quiet lovemaking. With all his swearing and snorting, it’s like free tequila night at a bullfight. I worry about what the neighbors are hearing. How can I hush him without cramping his style?
I’ve got to salute the dudes willing to tunnel your poop chute, BS, because you’re full of it. We’ll examine the practice of manly douching in a future column. For now, solve your laundry problems like I do: hire a servant. With a toothbrush, a bar of coal-tar soap, and a young man with a thick foreign accent, your nasty stains will be down the drain quicker than you can say “illegal immigrant.” Dear Dom, Damn, he’s got a dog! My hot neighbor’s been flirting with me. I was ready to make a move until I saw him walking his new pit bull puppy. I got badly bitten by a dog as a kid and pitbulls really freak me out. What should I do? I’m caught between boy and beast. Friendly Until Rover Considering your experience, it’s understandable that the sight of a pit bull raises the hairs on the back of your neck, FUR. 4.5 million Americans are bitten yearly. 368,000 of those victims go to an emergency room.
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If you decide to overcome your fear, certified professional dog trainer Steph Foster offers some simple rules to meeting a new dog. “At first, don’t talk, don’t look, don’t touch. Let the dog experience you. Let the dog come up to your feet, your legs.” She explains, “Eye contact with a dog is considered a threat. So, keep your eyes and the conversation up with the owner.”
Great sex should never be silent, NIGHT. From tender cooing while cuddling, to screaming like a banshee in an S&M scene, may the neighbors be damned, those are the notes that compose the true music of the night.
When it’s time to touch the animal, use common sense. “Reach out with your palm down, fingers curled under and thumb tucked in,” says Foster. “Keep your hand loose. Don’t make a fist. A dog can sense that tension and react.”
Aside from providing a sound track, there are solid reasons for Given time and tenderness, you’ll grow to love the puppy and confabulation during fellation. Vocalizing increases respiration you neighbors will be humping like hound dogs. during sexual exertion. Dirty talk can also encourage your partner to greater heights of arousal. Most importantly, talking during sex is an opportunity to clearly communicate your desires. Dom Unless you’re dating a psychic, no one’s really going to know Advice columnist Dominic has been there and done that about that special move that makes you explode. It’s like directwith most everything. He gives a new low to all levels of ing your own X-rated movie. depravity. He’s heard every question and every answer. Give him a try, email DearDom@davidatlanta.com. However, if the cops get called because the carnality is disturbing the peace, you’ll have to put a plug in your pal. In fact, try Warning: Advice given in this column is intended for entertainplugging him at both ends. That ought to do it, ment and novelty purposes. Please proceed at your own risk.
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ARIES (Mar. 20 – Apr. 19): This week you may come across some ideas that inspire ideas of your own. Perhaps you read something gives you an idea for a short story. Maybe an interview with a famous musician reignites your desire to play the piano. Pay attention to these yearnings.
LIBRA (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22): If you’ve been thinking about writing a novel or taking up oil painting, now is the time to begin. No excuses. You have just as much talent as anyone else, so why not use it? You might find it helpful to join a writing group or sign up for a painting workshop.
TAURUS (Apr. 20 – May 20): You can expect to have a confusing encounter with a friend or colleague. He or she may come to you for advice but hesitate to reveal the specifics of the problem. You will feel as though you’ve been asked to mediate an argument, yet you only know one side of the story.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21): You clean house like someone with an attention problem. You never stick with one task. Your bathroom mirrors and counters will get cleaned, but not the floor. Make an effort to clean thoroughly, one room at a time. Even if you don’t get through the whole house.
GEMINI (May 21- Jun. 20): You’re feeling strong, energetic, and likely to be inspired to get some real work done around the house. Focus on the most mundane chores, such as reorganizing bookshelves or going through the clothes you no longer wear.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 – Dec. 20): You may need to be more selfless. You may moan about the obligations and expectations placed on you, but you do what’s expected. Much to your surprise, you actually find that you get more out of the experience than you put into it. You will be richly rewarded.
CANCER (Jun. 21- Jul. 22): Something you read could have a dramatic effect on your life. Pay particular attention to dream psychology. You may find an explanation for a recurring dream. The accuracy of the description could stop you in your tracks and make you anxious to read more.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 21 – Jan. 19): You may receive a letter or phone call that spurs you into action. You might realize how close you are to reaching a long-term goal, and harness your energy for that final push to the finish line. Now that the goal is in sight, you’re already thinking about what your next one will be.
LEO (Jul. 23 – Aug. 22): You will likely be in the mood to nest with loved ones. Encourage your partner to stay home with you. Make some popcorn and pull out the board games. You will be surprised at how much fun a quiet day at home can be. Get out the blanket and cuddle.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18): This may not be your preferred way to spend the week, but it would be an ideal time to finish up tasks that have been piling up at home. It would do you good to catch up on cleaning or get more organized around the house. Yes, this means throwing away old magazines.
VIRGO (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22): An article or TV show may set your mind spinning in the strangest directions. You could finally acknowledge your fascination with the occult, or perhaps discover an interest in dream interpretation. Let yourself indulge in your interests. Go ahead and explore your dark side!
PISCES (Feb. 19 – Mar. 19): You’re a dedicated soul to spend precious personal time doing household chores, but certain things need to get done. If you still haven’t done all the laundry or read all the magazines, then tackle these first. Completing them will motivate you to move on to the next task.
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I used to love the Bear community because they were all so friendly and accepting but now everyone has turned into gym obsessed bears with attitude. Get over yourselves!! Your attitude makes you guys SO Ugly!!
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So I heard my lying cheating manipulative ex had this life-threatening medical condition. I quickly texted him and let him know I was sending thoughts and prayers his way. But as it turns out he pulled through anyway. Guess I didn’t pray hard enough.
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