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To commemorate the first anniversary of last year’s mass shooting at a gay club in Florida, Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus hosts Orlando residents who were directly impacted by the event. They will share their stories as part of a healing discussion with a focus on moving on from such tragedy.
EAV’s queer bar presents the gay swimsuit contest that puts the rest to shame. Look for bodies of all shapes and sizes and guys as into showing you their wares as they are in entertaining the crowd. What makes it better? It’s a beach party, so suit up and get down.
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OurSong: Where We Stand
For one night only, David Atlanta’s own music columnist returns to town from his new home in Australia to turn up the heat on your summer. Get down to the sounds he’s been itching to share with those fans who miss this big, burly, sexy presence in our daily lives.
The 80s come alive with you in all your purple. Hit this music video dance party with VJ Anthony to dance all night and watch music videos on multiple screens throughout the club. The playlist also includes old hits by Prince acolytes to take you all the way to Throwbackville.
Atlanta’s LGBT co-ed chorus expresses a universal desire for hope, freedom, respect, pride and love in its Stonewall Month concert. This is your show for tearing down walls, accepting and appreciating our differences, and hoping for a better future.
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TO KNOW ABOUT CHRIS 180’S WHITE PARTY HELP LGBT YOUTH BY DONNING TRADITIONAL WHITE FOR GAY ATLANTA’S TRADITIONAL SUMMER KICKOFF. BY MIKE FLEMING Memorial Day is a distant memory by now, so if you haven’t done it already or you were way ahead of the fashion curve, it’s time to wear white! The people at Chris 180 have the perfect place for it, too. Style traditions aside, everyone will be wearing white for Chris’ annual White Party mixer and silent auction on June 10 at Mason Fine Art. It’s the traditional way gay supporters have welcomed summer and shown their love to the local youth organization every June for eons. So what’s Chris 180? You may remember it in its previous life as CHRIS Kids, the decades-old, gay-inclusive organization for underprivileged youth. They’re still going strong with the mission to “reach out to LGBTQ youth in need – whether in foster care, homeless, or in a family in crisis.” The White Party supports those efforts. You may not need more than that to pull out your linens and cottons, but the event offers so many more reasons to attend. Here’s the lowdown on the party for you to peruse while you iron your outfit. Visit chris180.org and whitepartyatlanta.org. 20 | 6.7.17
WHO BENEFITS? Once identified, Chris 180 hooks those youths up with “safe housing, counseling, life skills training, and adoption services with the belief that every child can reach his or her potential if given the chance, and that every child deserves the chance.”
WHAT TO EXPECT The fancy surrounds of Mason Fine Art set the mood for milling about, seeing and being seen. Pitstops on your fruit loop tour include art, food, drinks and music.
WHEN AND WHERE Let us repeat s you can commit it to memory. Have yourself pulled together for Saturday, June 10, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Mason Fine Art & Events is located at 415 Plasters Ave. NE.
HOW MUCH? Your donations to the Chris 180 cause can come in two levels. One is basic general admission for all the fun, and one is VIP to really show the love and get some extras. $50 general admission tickets include artwork viewing, food, entertainment and limited drinks. But don’t hold yourself back. You know, for the kids. $125 VIP tickets include unlimited drinks (!), an incredible champagne bar, amazing food, white carpet photos, and of course the art and entertainment. Totally worth it if you’ve got the coins, according to the seasoned attendees of this event.
$50 general admission tickets include artwork viewing, food, entertainment and limited drinks. But don’t hold yourself back. You know, for the kids. $125 VIP tickets include unlimited drinks (!), an incredible champagne bar, amazing food, white carpet photos, and of course the art and entertainment. Totally worth it if you’ve got the coins, according to the seasoned attendees of this event.
WHY AGAIN? Ahem. Chris 180, the former CHRIS Kids, is the gay-inclusive agency that not only pulls homeless and underprivileged LGBT teens off the streets, but offers them places to live, life skills training, counseling and more to give them a leg up over their circumstances. Gay Atlanta enjoys a close bond with this group because they were helping our kids long before other agencies and options existed. Another reason? You look good in white. So good. Check out our photos on these pages from White Party past.
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Being in the military prepared me for a lot of things, but not my HIV diagnosis. I found it difficult to take medication every day. Fortunately, with the help of my doctor at the VA, taking my medicine is just another part of my morning routine, brush my teeth, wash my face, and take my meds. By sticking to my medication, doctor visits and support groups, I stay healthy and happy. As a support group leader, now I’m helping others to get into their own routine.
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ATLANTA DOES UP NATIONAL PRIDE MONTH WITH EVENTS THAT FILL THE MONTH WITH PARTIES AND PURPOSE. BY JAMES PARKER SHEFFIELD Atlanta Pride is still months away, but June can still your time to shine some Pride on Atlanta. With the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots late this month, the world is tuned in for all things gay. The riots that rocked New York City and reverberated across the country in 1969 hearken us to come together, remember our history, and celebrate – even with our local festival still far off. The summertime Pride rollout can be just as empowering and invigorating as Atlanta’s official Pride festival season. Alongside LGBT communities across the globe, our social calendar is packed commemorations all month long. From historical city tours to late night parties, Atlanta’s spin on summer Pride offers something for everyone. Prepare for Stonewall Month by checking out our picks from the month’s gay agenda.
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TOUCHING UP OUR ROOTS Whether you’re a longtime Atlanta resident or new to town, the Touching Up Your Pride Roots Trolley Tour is a sure bet to dig into the city’s rich gay history. This narrated two-hour ride starts and finishes at the Center for Civil and Human Rights and is sponsored by its LGBT Institute. It’s a great way to relive your past stomping grounds, those of generations long gone, or to just get a better take on our community’s background. Tickets are $15 for two tours, set for June 4 and 17. lgbtinstitute.org
EVENING FOR EQUALITY If you’ve been hiding under your desk, contemplating the safest exit toward a different political reality than our current state of affairs, there’s a dinner party for that. See our preview in this issue for Georgia Equality’s 13th Annual Evening for Equality. It takes over the InterContinental Hotel on June 17. georgiaequality.org
LGBT DAY AT SIX FLAGS Get your adrenalin pumping during Stride Into Pride at Six Flags Over Georgia on June 24. For under $50, you get a full day’s admission and parking. Elevate your experience with the $65 ticket that includes and Atlanta Pride lunch with unlimited beer and wine. Every ticket includes entry to an evening ice cream social and dance party in the park featuring DJ Canvas. This is an all-ages event and great for large groups. atlantapride.org.
PEACH PARTY & STONEWALL BLOCK PARTY Two big weekend-long events keep the beat June 16-18. GA Boy Productions kicks things off with Peach Party Atlanta. DJ Phil B takes over Heretic on Friday, Saturday finds DJ Paulo at Jungle, and both nights feature an after party at Xion until 7 a.m. Sunday’s festivities start with Josh Whitaker at Ten Atlanta as part of that venue’s Stonewall Block Party, which will already be going strong all weekend before that. It features outdoor bars and DJs all weekend. Peach Party moves to Jungle Sunday night for the closing event Alegria with DJ Abel playing through 7 a.m. Monday. peachpartyatlanta.com and facebook.com/tenatlanta
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June 17, with the Host & VIP Reception beginning at 6:00pm, General Tickets admissions at 7:00pm and the gala officially starting at 7:30pm.
WHY
CHEERS TO EQUALITY BY MATTHEW HOLLEY
GEORGIA EQUALITY HOSTS 13TH ANNUAL EVENING FOR EQUALITY GALA Continuing its ongoing efforts to advance fairness, safety and opportunity for all of Georgia’s LGBT communities, Georgia Equality cordially invites you to its 13th Annual Evening for Equality. Hundreds of Georgia’s most important community leaders attend the annual soiree to bear witness for the presentation of Georgia Equality’s Equality Awards at a lavish dinner reception to honor the achievements and contributions of the movement’s leaders and luminaries from the past year. We’ve gathered all of the deets for the who, what, where, when and why of one of gay Atlanta’s most highly anticipated celebrations.
WHO
Equality, Inc. guides the compass to pass pro-equality legislation and aims to elect passionate, open-minded public servants who only yearn to further GE’s advancement. Additionally, the Equality Foundation of Georgia conducts a myriad of tasks such as voter registration, educational activities, providing information to lawmakers, and working to organize and rally LGBT residents, allies and friends across the entire state.
WHAT The 13th Annual Evening for Equality is a traditional gala, hosted each year allowing all of GE’s leaders, members and friends to come together for one evening and revel in the camaraderie and compassion each individual has for equal rights for all citizens of Georgia.
Georgia Equality has strived endlessly for over a decade evolving its magnanimous mission, “to advance fairness, safety and opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities and our allies throughout the state.”
WHERE
In all actuality, GE is two organizations working as one. Georgia
WHEN
Evening for Equality will be held at InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, in one of the host hotel’s luxury ballrooms. For all attending guests who wish to stay at the InterContinental, a discount code is provided at the GE website.
The evening commences on Saturday,
For this one night, GE has opted to take a moment to say thanks and shine light on specific individuals and groups who have risen above and beyond over the past year. Each honoree is award an accolade pertaining to the work he, she and/or they contributed for creating positive change in such a polarizing political climate. The 2017 Equality Award Honorees are:
Daniel Driffin, The Allen Thornell Political Advancement Award Daniel is the first person openly living with HIV to address the Democratic National Convention in the past 20 years. He is a graduate of GE’s Youth HIV Policy Advisory program and is the co-chair of the Fulton County Task Force on HIV/AIDS. He also founded THRIVE SS, which is a nonprofit concentrated on providing networking opportunities for black gay and bisexual men living with HIV. is the co-chair of the Fulton County Task Force on HIV/AIDS.
The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, The Champion for Equality Award The GLBC organization has been at the helm on educating the legislature on HIV/AIDS issues, with an aware priority to drive home support for Comprehensive and Inclusive Civil Rights and Nondiscrimination legislation. The caucus has always been undeniably supportive of Georgia Equalities issues during General Assembly. Jen Slipakoff, The Guiding State Award As a mother of a transgender girl, Jen has been a precise and outspoken advocate for transgender rights in Georgia. She has worked alongside Georgia Equality, as well as PFLAG and the HRC Atlanta Steering Committee.
Pro-Georgia, The Phillip Rush Community Center Award Since its inception, ProGeorgia has progressed from a group of 12 organizations with a budget of $250,000 into a political driving force of 32 organizations with a budget of $1.3 million. ProGeorgia has helped transform the political landscape of Georgia through synchronized civic engagement efforts, resulting in registering more than 80,000 people to vote.
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What is TRUVADA for PrEP ?
TRUVADA for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a prescription medicine that is used together with safer sex practices to help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 through sex. This use is only for HIV-negative adults who are at high risk of getting HIV-1. To help determine your risk of getting HIV-1, talk openly with your healthcare provider about your sexual health. Ask your healthcare provider if you have questions about how to prevent getting HIV. Always practice safer sex and use condoms to lower the chance of sexual contact with body fluids. Never reuse or share needles or other items that have body fluids on them.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
IWhat is the most important information I should know about TRUVADA for PrEP? Before taking TRUVADA for PrEP: u You must be HIV-negative before you start taking TRUVADA for PrEP. You must get tested to make sure that you do not already have HIV-1. Do not take TRUVADA to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 unless you are confirmed to be HIV-negative. u Many HIV-1 tests can miss HIV-1 infection in a person who has recently become infected. If you have flu-like symptoms, you could have recently become infected with HIV-1. Tell your healthcare provider if you had a flu-like illness within the last month before starting or at any time while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Symptoms of new HIV-1 infection include tiredness, fever, joint or muscle aches, headache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, night sweats, and/or enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or groin. While taking TRUVADA for PrEP: u You must continue to use safer sex practices. Just taking TRUVADA for PrEP may not keep you from getting HIV-1. u You must stay HIV-negative to keep taking TRUVADA for PrEP: • Get tested for HIV-1 at least every 3 months. • If you think you were exposed to HIV-1, tell your healthcare provider right away. u To further help reduce your risk of getting HIV-1: • Know your HIV status and the HIV status of your partners. • Get tested for other sexually transmitted infections. Other infections make it easier for HIV to infect you.
• Get information and support to help reduce risky sexual behavior, such as having fewer sex partners. • Do not miss any doses of TRUVADA. Missing doses may increase your risk of getting HIV-1 infection. u If you do become HIV-1 positive, you need more medicine than TRUVADA alone to treat HIV-1. TRUVADA by itself is not a complete treatment for HIV-1. If you have HIV-1 and take only TRUVADA, your HIV-1 may become harder to treat over time. TRUVADA can cause serious side effects: u Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection. TRUVADA is not approved to treat HBV. If you have HBV and stop taking TRUVADA, your HBV may suddenly get worse. Do not stop taking TRUVADA without first talking to your healthcare provider, as they will need to monitor your health. IWho should not take TRUVADA for PrEP? Do not take TRUVADA for PrEP if you: u Already have HIV-1 infection or if you do not know your HIV-1 status. If you are HIV-1 positive, you need to take other medicines with TRUVADA to treat HIV-1. TRUVADA by itself is not a complete treatment for HIV-1. If you have HIV-1 and take only TRUVADA, your HIV-1 may become harder to treat over time. u Also take certain medicines to treat hepatitis B infection. IWhat are the other possible side effects of TRUVADA for PrEP? Serious side effects of TRUVADA may also include: u Kidney problems, including kidney failure. Your healthcare provider may do blood tests to check your kidneys before and during treatment with TRUVADA. If you develop kidney problems, your healthcare provider may tell you to stop taking TRUVADA. u Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis), which is a serious but rare medical emergency that can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: weakness or being more tired than usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath or fast breathing, stomach pain with nausea and vomiting, cold or blue hands and feet, feel dizzy or lightheaded, or a fast or abnormal heartbeat.
Please see Important Facts about TRUVADA for PrEP including important warnings on the following pages.
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TRUVADA for PrEP™? The once-daily prescription medicine that can help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 when used with safer sex practices. • TRUVADA for PrEP is only for adults who are at high risk of getting HIV through sex. • You must be HIV-negative before you start taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Ask your doctor about your risk of getting HIV-1 infection and if TRUVADA for PrEP may be right for you. u Severe liver problems, which in rare cases
can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow, dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored stools, loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea, or stomach-area pain. u Bone problems, including bone pain, softening, or thinning, which may lead to fractures. Your healthcare provider may do tests to check your bones. Common side effects in people taking TRUVADA for PrEP are stomach-area (abdomen) pain, headache, and decreased weight. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away. IWhat should I tell my healthcare provider before taking TRUVADA for PrEP? u All your health problems. Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you have or have had any kidney, bone, or liver problems, including hepatitis. u If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if TRUVADA can harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while taking TRUVADA for PrEP, talk to your healthcare provider to decide if you should keep taking TRUVADA.
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u If you are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to
breastfeed. Do not breastfeed. If you become HIV-positive, HIV can be passed to the baby in breast milk. u All the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. TRUVADA may interact with other medicines. Keep a list of all your medicines and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. u If you take certain other medicines with TRUVADA, your healthcare provider may need to check you more often or change your dose. These medicines include certain medicines to treat hepatitis C (HCV) infection. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
IMPORTANT FACTS
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This is only a brief summary of important information about taking TRUVADA for PrEPTM (pre-exposure prophylaxis) to help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 infection. This does not replace talking to your healthcare provider about your medicine.
MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TRUVADA FOR PrEP Before starting TRUVADA for PrEP: • You must be HIV-1 negative. You must get tested to make sure that you do not already have HIV-1. Do not take TRUVADA for PrEP to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 unless you are confirmed to be HIV-1 negative. • Many HIV-1 tests can miss HIV-1 infection in a person who has recently become infected. Symptoms of new HIV-1 infection include flu-like symptoms, tiredness, fever, joint or muscle aches, headache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, night sweats, and/or enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or groin. Tell your healthcare provider if you have had a flu-like illness within the last month before starting TRUVADA for PrEP. While taking TRUVADA for PrEP: • You must continue to use safer sex practices. Just taking TRUVADA for PrEP may not keep you from getting HIV-1.
• You must stay HIV-negative to keep taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Get tested for HIV-1 at least every 3 months while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you think you were exposed to HIV-1 or have a flu-like illness while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. • If you do become HIV-1 positive, you need more medicine than TRUVADA alone to treat HIV-1. If you have HIV-1 and take only TRUVADA, your HIV-1 may become harder to treat over time. • See the “How to Further Reduce Your Risk” section for more information. w
TRUVADA may cause serious side effects, including: • Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection. TRUVADA is not approved to treat HBV. If you have HBV, your HBV may suddenly get worse if you stop taking TRUVADA. Do not stop taking TRUVADA without first talking to your healthcare provider, as they will need to check your health regularly for several months.
ABOUT TRUVADA FOR PrEP TRUVADA for PrEP is a prescription medicine used together with safer sex practices to help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 through sex. This use is only for HIV-negative adults who are at high risk of getting HIV-1. • To help determine your risk of getting HIV-1, talk openly with your healthcare provider about your sexual health.
Do NOT take TRUVADA for PrEP if you: • Already have HIV-1 infection or if you do not know your HIV-1 status. • Take certain medicines to treat hepatitis B infection.
HOW TO TAKE TRUVADA FOR PrEP • Take 1 tablet once a day, every day, not just when you think you have been exposed to HIV-1. • Do not miss any doses. Missing doses may increase your risk of getting HIV-1 infection. • Use TRUVADA for PrEP together with condoms and safer sex practices.
• Get tested for HIV-1 at least every 3 months. You must stay HIV-negative to keep taking TRUVADA for PrEP.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF TRUVADA FOR PrEP TRUVADA can cause serious side effects, including: • Those in the “Most Important Information About TRUVADA for PrEP" section. • New or worse kidney problems, including kidney failure. • Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis), which is a serious but rare medical emergency that can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: weakness or being more tired than usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath or fast breathing, stomach pain with nausea and vomiting, cold or blue hands and feet, feel dizzy or lightheaded, or a fast or abnormal heartbeat.
• Severe liver problems, which in rare cases can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow, dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored stools, loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea, or stomach-area pain. • Bone problems. Common side effects in people taking TRUVADA for PrEP include stomach-area (abdomen) pain, headache, and decreased weight. These are not all the possible side effects of TRUVADA. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any new symptoms while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Your healthcare provider will need to do tests to monitor your health before and during treatment with TRUVADA for PrEP.
BEFORE TAKING TRUVADA FOR PrEP Tell your healthcare provider if you: • Have or have had any kidney, bone, or liver problems, including hepatitis. • Have any other medical conditions. • Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. • Are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed. If you become HIV-positive, HIV can pass to the baby in breast milk.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take: • Keep a list that includes all prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements, and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist. • Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist about medicines that should not be taken with TRUVADA for PrEP.
HOW TO FURTHER REDUCE YOUR RISK • Know your HIV status and the HIV status of your partners. • Get tested for other sexually transmitted infections. Other infections make it easier for HIV to infect you.
• Get information and support to help reduce risky sexual behavior, such as having fewer sex partners. • Do not share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
GET MORE INFORMATION • This is only a brief summary of important information about TRUVADA for PrEP. Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist to learn more, including how to prevent HIV infection.
• Go to start.truvada.com or call 1-800-GILEAD-5 • If you need help paying for your medicine, visit start.truvada.com for program information.
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PUSH IT REAL GOOD PUPS, PUSH UPS AND A PLENTY OF LOVE FOR P.A.L.S.
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lright, boys. Flex those guns and get ready to workout for your favor ite four-legged friend, because all of those fur babies at Pets Are Loving Support need you, your pecs and your wallet. On Saturday, June 17, the beloved animal organization hosts Push Ups for P.A.L.S., a fundraiser designed to aid the ongoing care and support for critically ill people’s pets, while also careening a friendly, competitive atmosphere as select fitness teams compete in rounds of intense categories. Leading up to the big day the teams and individual members are fundraising like crazy, wagging their tails for donations to take home the top prize—being a damn good man for man’s best friend. Whether you donate, participate, or just come to watch the do-gooding physical feats, it’s going to be a blast at Woofs on Saturday. Currently there are five teams in the running: Thom Austin Training; Foundation Fitness; Gravity Fitness; Thomas Thien Le; and Lion’s Den Fitness. To
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donate to any or all of the participating teams, visit each of their profiles on the fundraising site FirstGiving. Making donations through FirstGiving is easy, quick and completely protected. It is also the most efficient way to support the fundraising efforts. Once you and your friends donate, the money is sent directly to P.A.L.S. Beyond the donations on FirstGiving, you can browse each page, read testimonies, see how far each team is away from its consecutive goal and also even sign up to join a team to compete on the big day. Speaking of the big day, Push Ups for P.A.L.S. goes down at Woof’s, with competition barking off at 2 PM. All teams will be judged and awarded for the following categories: Most Team Push Ups, Most Individual Push Ups, Top Individual Fundraiser and Top Team Fundraiser. Your favorite Woof’s daddies, bartenders and pups will provide drinks and grub for your viewing pleasure. Admission is free, and all donations go directly to P.A.L.S. P.A.L.S. was founded in 1990 by, Dr.
Susan Wynn, a veterinarian, and Dr. Margaret Schulte, an educator, who met while doing volunteer work for Project Open Hand. Apart from having a common interest in working with HIV/AIDS patients, the two were great animal lovers. Upon hearing of an individual with HIV/AIDS who was living alone with his best friend, a cat and foregoing some of his medications in order to pay for vet care and pet food, the two women immediately began collecting pet food to aid this patient and others alike. P.A.L.S. was born. Since then, the nonprofit has grown to not only collect food, but funds and supplies any seriously patient and their pet may need. Over the past three decades, P.A.L.S. has serviced over 1,000 clients and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars. And there is no stopping in sight. Start hitting the gym, grab all of your furry friends – not just the ones with four legs – and come get your push up on. Visit palsatlanta.org and/or firstgiving. com/88474/push-ups-for-pals-1
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What was your favorite song from last summer? Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling”. Why will your song be this summer’s hottest jam? “Lightning” is a blast and a real banger. It’s an R&B, hip-pop song that makes ya wanna dance the first second you hear it. What inspired the track? I was given a corset to wear at a photoshoot. It made me feel really sexy and girly and it gave me an impulse to write the song. Do you have a favorite remix of the track? Adonis did an amazing remix. He’s a Grammy Winning producer who has worked with Chris Brown, Ciara, and JLo.
HOT SUMMER HITS SUMMER USHERS IN NEW SMOKIN’ BEATS TO DANCE THROUGH THOSE HOT SUMMER NIGHTS BY MAX JIMENEZ Remember when Carly Rae Jepson ruled the summer airwaves with “Call Me Maybe”? Or how about when Pharrell’s “Happy” was the universal anthem of summer joy? Every summer ushers in a new selection of explosive hits that are meant to heat up dance radio and club floors. We talked to the indie artists that top dance floor DJs are predicting will set gay dance floors on fire this summer. Here are their songs, and what they had to say about them.
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What would you be doing if you weren’t making music? A scientist. It would be so cool to create experiments and invent something new. What’s your message to gay fans this summer? Thank you for being there for me in this not-at-all easy journey! I hope you have a cheerful, happy summer with lots of sunshine! Follow Kristii on Facebook @KristiiOfficial and Instagram @kristii_music.
Kendra Erika “Under My Skin” Dauman Music What was your favorite song from last summer? Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling” because it got me moving every time it came on the radio. Why will your song be this summer’s hottest jam? “Under Your Skin” is perfect for daytime and nighttime. You can amp up your summer pool parties with it, and then later on, blast it out at the club. It’s a “big room” track that allows you to escape, which is what a lot of us are looking to do this summer. What inspired the track? Believe it or not, Frank Sinatra’s “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”. Do you have a favorite remix of the track? Every remix offer a different experience. If I’m in one mood, I’ll listen to one remix, and if I’m in another, I’ll throw on a different version of the track. What would you be doing if you weren’t
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SUMMER HITS, Continued making music? I love writing, so I’d be an author writing enlightening books, or any kind of inspirational and reflective pieces. What’s your message to gay fans this summer? Don’t worry about where the world is going. Think about where you’re going and enjoy your growth and empowerment. Let the music get under your skin and create your own oasis. Follow Kendra Erika on Facebook @ KendraErikaMusic, Twitter @Kendra_Erika and Instagram @KendraErika.
”If You Were My Baby (Remixes),” will be released on Hector’s label, AUDIO4PLAY Records.
What would you be doing if you weren’t making music? I’d be a fitness guru. Eventually, I’d like Follow DJ Pebbles on Facebook to merge my love of fitness and music @DjPebblesMusic. together and create my own fitness brand and studios called Ricky Rebel Fitness which will teach people the fundamentals of good health that I’ve learned from my musical journey. What’s your message to gay fans this summer? My message is to rebel against the darkness and shine your light. Life is short. We need to have some fun. Follow Ricky Rebel on Facebook and Twitter @RickyRebelRocks, and Instagram @RickyRebel.
Ricky Rebel “If You Were My Baby” Ricky Rebel Music What was your favorite song from last summer? Drake’s “One Dance”; His voice is sensual and low and I love the beat. Why will your song be this summer’s hottest jam? “If You Were My Baby” makes you feel so good. The beat and arrangement are a throw back to the 80’s. Producer Sam Harmonix used the exact synth Prince used to make some of his records. I feel Prince’s spirit when I hear the song. What inspired the track? Sam sent the instrumental to me and I listened to it while driving in my car. The lyrics just poured out of me. This is a song I would use to let someone know I was into them. Sometimes songs are a better way to communicate than words alone. Do you have a favorite remix of the track? Tommy Sunshine’s mix is amazing. He is the Godfather of EDM, for heavens sake. I also love the mix by DJ Hector Fonseca. A whole package of remixes,
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What’s your message to gay fans this summer? Be yourself, be proud, go wild and never let anyone judge you for being unique.
DJ Pebbles “Heart Away from You” Friendship Collective What was your favorite song from last summer? Drake’s “One Dance” because it’s so sexy! Why will your song be this summer’s hottest jam? “Heart Away From You” is about forbidden love and coming to terms with the idea that some things need to end in order to start anew. It’s a seductive track that drips with passion. What inspired the track? Where all good music comes from: a bad break up! Ha! Do you have a favorite remix of the track? I’m in love with the Culture Code remix! What would you be doing if you weren’t making music? I have been doing this so long that everything else is so foreign. Maybe a plastic surgeon?
Kimberly Davis (& Niles Davis & Tony Moran) “My Fire” Mr. Tan Man Music What was your favorite song from last summer? Drake’s “One Dance” had me happily dancing all summer long! Why will your song be this summer’s hottest jam? Mike Greenley, Audrey Martells and the incredible Tony Moran wrote “My Fire”. It is the most amazing song! Then the legendary Nile Rodgers added the most perfect rhythms to take it over the top. What inspired the track? The idea for “My Fire” is that even on the darkest of days, there is a fire inside each of us that is ready to light the path forward to the place we’re meant to be. Do you have a favorite remix of the track? I love them all! What would you be doing if you weren’t making music? Bored somewhere, driving everyone around me crazy because music is the one thing that makes me happy. It is my fire. What’s your message to gay fans this summer? Be humble and always stay fierce! Follow Kimberly Davis on Twitter @ItsMeKimDavis
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It was illegal for “known homosexuals” to buy alcohol or dance together.
The Stonewall Inn became popular with homeless youths because for $3 they were given drinks and a place where they could be all night.
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More than 100 men each week were being arrested through “entrapment” efforts.
The riots prompted a nationwide establishment of gay rights groups and newspapers.
In addition to more aggressive tactics, rioters sang and danced in “Rockette-style” kicklines in response to the police raid.
Coverage of the Stonewall Riots in the Village Voice sparked even more rioting as crowds protested the degrading reporting.
Today’s gay pride parades originated with Stonewall.
Drag Queens had to wear one piece of male clothing, usually tighty whities.
During police raids, women had to be The Stonewall Inn was owned by the New York wearing three pieces of “female clothing” to mafia, and the police were supposedly going prove they were not in drag. after them for extortion.
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BLAKE’S TGIF with Doug & Brent 3-9pm • Celestial Fridays with Celeste Holmes & Cast 11pm • Bill Berdeaux Spins Street Level BURKHART’S FEMME FATALE with Destiny Brooks and Justice Taylor at 11PM CLUB RUSH “Got Leche” Free entry until 11pm 18 & up - Open until 4am EAGLE DJ Dance Party HERETIC PUMP featuring Atlanta’s hottest deejays - Occasional special events. No cover b4 11 HIDEAWAY $5 Smirnoff drinks & Martinis DJ Marc J. Cubs @10pm in back room JUNGLE The Other Show with Edie Cheezburger 9:30pm LIPS ATLANTA Glitz & Glamour Las Vegas Style MODEL T Texas Hold’em Poker 9pm OSCAR’S Music Video Night SWINGING RICHARDS Sexy dancers pack the strage early! Drink Specials all night. Free before 8PM. $10 Cover before 12 TEN ATLANTA Music & Videos by DJ Daryl Cox 10pm TRIPPS Jeremy Presents “Skin” 4pm - 2am WOOFS Fur Fridays
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WEDNESDAY BLAKE’S Party Pop Hits with Doug 3-9pm, "Voyeur Wednesday with Kyra Mora. Go-Go Guys 11pm - 2am BURKHART’S HUMPDAY KARAOKE with Darlene at 10PM COCKPIT Karaoke - Humpday Specials FRIENDS Hump Night with Regina Simms 8pm HERETIC WarpZone Video Game Night 7pm - Pig Dance Black Out Party DJ Stan Jackson 10pm-3am NO COVER HIDEAWAY Beauty and the beat! Ruby Redd Charity Bingo @8:30 free to play. karaoke W/ Tyler @ 11:00 $ 3.00 well drinks all day long LIPS ATLANTA Bitchy Bingo MODEL T Wonderful Wednesdays 7pm OSCAR'S JukeBox Wednesdays SWINGING RICHARDS Wasted Wednesdays! Free VIP Lounge. 2-4-1 VIP Rooms all night! TRIPPS Hump Day Buffet Free Food @ 5 pm w/ Drink Purchase WOOFS Trivia and Bear Hump Hour
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and sociological purpose. It draws people together so powerfully that they do not see each other accurately. You’re blind to faults and rush headlong into a relationship that sustains a social construct that we need as individuals and as a society. Romance, on the other hand, is perpetuated by absence. You and your paramour extended the separation and therefore the fantasy. After romance comes a different kind of bonding that you have with your husband, and it’s no less powerful and compelling.
HEY,
DADDY!
GAY MEN AND THE ‘L’ WORD
The lasting bond is more rare and precious than the romantic kind. People fall in love all the time, but they don’t fall into couples that last for years. Staying together takes a special set of circumstances and feelings that allow you to continue as part of each other’s lives. My guess is that deep down you know this already, and that you and your annual fling made your decisions based on it a long time ago.
Hey, Daddy! My boyfriend is getting too close for comfort. He leaves things at my house. He wants to introduce me to his mom. I want to bolt. Why do guys do this when things are great as is?
Hey, Daddy!
Playing House Only Brings Imminent Conclusion
MI’ve been partnered for 17 years and married for 10. Well, married in Georgia for two, but you get the point.
Dear PHOBIC:
Somewhere along year seven, the thrill was gone. We love each other, but the romance left the building. About that time, I got out of my car and met the love of my life. We had a passionate month or so, but my marriage and his wife made us end it. We see each other once a year, but as I near the big 5-0, I wonder if I set what really mattered aside for what is safe.
Still I Lament Love Yearly Dear SILLY: Romance isn’t the fire; it’s the spark. Blame evolution. That passionate feeling that entirely preoccupies you early on serves a psychological
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Your guard against being hurt in the future is hurting you in the present. None of your boyfriend’s actions constitutes a lifetime obligation. Stick around long enough to discover what’s next. Progress comes from outside your comfort zone.
DADDY LOVES HIS BOYS He knows the answers you need, and you’re going to get them. Reach out to him with your burning questions via our editor, mike@davidatlanta.com. Warning: Advice given in this column is intended for entertainment and novelty purposes. Please proceed at your own risk.
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ARIES (Mar. 21 – Apr. 19):
LIBRA (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22):
Avoid any games of verbal one-upmanship. You’ll just hurt feelings and have to eat your words. If you’re really so clever, you can figure out what needs work in your relationship. Listening to your partner will help.
Your efforts to smooth out problems at home will only backfire. If you really want things to be nice, be a good listener and get a sense of how you can improve your own self and your actions.
TAURUS (Apr. 20 – May 20):
SCORPIO (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21):
Arguments over money arise too easily, especially over silly details like splitting a lunch check. Don’t fuss over pennies. There are more important things than money. Think long and hard about what really matters. You may surprise yourself.
Being responsible for a problem does not mean being at fault and solution is more important than blame. How much responsibility you should take is hard to judge. Take on what you can, but overdoing it is self-sabotage. Gauge your capacities carefully.
GEMINI (May 21- Jun. 20):
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21):
Try a new look, go shopping for clothes. If money is tight, hit the thrift shops. Your imagination and an open mind are better than any amount of money. Good as your own queer eye is, a friend’s encouragement will help.
Eagerness to explore new sexual techniques can improve your relationship or your chances for getting into one. If your baby balks, let it be “just a suggestion.” Even without pursuing new pleasures the suggestion can open up conversations that build greater intimacy.
CANCER (Jun. 21- Jul. 22):
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19):
New insights can be a little scary, but best to look deeper and find out what they’re really about. Irritation with other people, awful and annoying though they are, is more about you than them.
Your ability to shut up and listen to job critiques determines your ability to profit from them. There’s always room for improvement. You don’t have to agree with every criticism, but listen and think carefully before responding.
LEO (Jul. 23 – Aug. 22):
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18):
You need some private down time. Plans with friends may need canceling, but that’s OK. Your real friends will understand, and the rest don’t matter. New creative efforts can cure social ennui, but the real answers are deep inside you.
Efforts at having fun are likely to get you into trouble. Unless you’re considering skydiving, that doesn’t have to stop you. How much trouble can you handle? You might find arguments fun, but your opponent is probably not amused.
VIRGO (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22):
PISCES (Feb. 19 – Mar. 20):
Stay calm, measure your words carefully, and just keep putting one foot in front of the other. Read the myth of Cassandra. Let people take or leave what you have to tell them. They’ll eventually realize you were right.
“Family fun” doesn’t have to be an oxymoron, although efforts may seem easily muddled and misunderstood. Listening rather than pushing can help. Or leave them alone and try out some new recipes or restaurants with adventurous friends.
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Why you act so sweet during dating and changed completely when you knew you had me? #notimeforit
I can’t afford a two-story, both our cars, and pay your credit cards too. I love you, but I am not the one, Needy McNeedypants.
Don’t expect me to read your mind. Tell me what you want. I’m not a psychic.
When I say the sex is bad and you ask me to be specific. Well here you go: lack of enthusiasm, lack of rhythm, no creativity, and poor technique. Any questions?
Talking about your hot coworker doesn’t make me jealous; it makes me feel dispensable.
Do not text me all day at work, then I call back start whining about some little thing that could’ve waited or passed completely without me hearing about it. Don’t call me a dog just to justify that you were out there hanging out the for rent sign. I was faithful.
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When I started working the graveyard shift not to be around his hard, cold self, I knew it was over.
Always trying to prove he’s smart, tough, and independent, but pitch a fit when I don’t acknowledge it. Desperate for attention isn’t your color, babydoll.