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Limited Liability Surely you’ve had this experience. You meet a guy and the chemistry seems compatible. So you give it a chance, but quickly discover your compatibility won’t work at all. However, he did introduce you to his best friend and the chemistry between you two is right on the money. Time passes and inevitably you and your initial love connection never move beyond the second date. But what about that hot friend he introduced you too? You couldn’t have been imaging things. There was definitely something there, right? In Georgia the statute of limitations for a felony crime that is not punishable by death or life in prison is four years. This is lessened to only two years if the offense happens to be a misdemeanor. But how long does a person have to wait before they are free and clear to sleep with the hot best friend of someone they’ve already slept with? “Never,” said Chase without even looking up from her lunch. I expected as much from a woman who still refers to her first grade sweetheart as an ex-boyfriend. “It’s like double dipping. If that’s what you want to do then get your own frikkin sauce and leave mine alone.” “Are we talking about your chicken strips or my problem right now?” I said, attempting to veer the conversation off our meal and back to the question at hand. “Both!” she said, reaching for a handful of my french fries. “Okay, but in my defense,” I said, pausing to get my argument together since her opinion on the matter wasn’t showing signs of any flexibility whatsoever. “It’s been five years since I actually had any physical contact with the guy.” “Look, all I’m saying, is if the best friend is that damn hot then you should have screwed him first to begin with. Nobody told you to pick the wrong one. You’ve made your bed, now deal with it.” I started to correct her new spin on the old saying, but either way you put it the girl had a point. Coming between friends is never a good way to start any relationship. 14 davidatlanta
Still, getting a second opinion never hurt anybody. And I luckily knew just the person to ask. “Wait, let me get this straight,” said George later that week over the telephone. “You’re worried about offending someone you haven’t seen naked in five years? I don’t even have shoes five years old.” He took the words right out of my mouth. This is a free country and being free to screw whoever you want is what gay rights is truly all about. Then again, this was George’s opinion after all; not the most stand up citizen to testify on my behalf if this thing should ever go before a court of law. But whose unbiased opinion could I really trust? “Well,” began my therapist during a session the following week. I figured since psychoanalysts seem to always save the day on Law & Order reruns, it couldn’t hurt to ask. “Five years is actually the recommended amount of time that a therapist is required to take apart from a client before initiating a friendship or even a romance.” That was all I needed to hear. I’d been running into this man for years now and every time we see each other the chemistry is just as intense as the moment we first met. The next time I saw him I was definitely going to make a move. It wasn’t long before we ran into each other one Saturday afternoon in Piedmont Park. We sat and talked for at least an hour about nothing in particular. It was great. Then just as I was about to ask for his number he mentioned that his friend (the guy I’d slept with five years ago) was about to meet him for drinks and asked if I would like to join. In that moment I knew we’d never be more than just acquaintances. Whether it’s clinically right or socially wrong, having to include a failed two night stand is never a good idea for a first date and definitely not the kind of chemistry I had in mind for a future romance.
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SUMMER HEAT
It’s that perfect time of year when we don our flip flops and sunglasses, spread on the tanning lotion, soak up some rays and hit the main attractions for Summertime. This Season boast a plethora of popular vacation spots and an array of activities close to home. The Southeast region’s summer hotspots and festivities are already underway and abundant. So its time to break out your favorite designer sunglasses this summer and take your pick of the fun and exciting places to visit.
Away: PRIZM FESTIVAL Toronto, ON - Canada Wed. June 30, 2010 - Sun. July 04, 2010, A series of events featuring a wide array of entertainment including, direct from Sao Paulo, Brazil, “Amanda”. Sensational performance by Brazil’s reigning music diva AMANDA preforming her biggest dance floor hits including: “LISTEN” = one of the years biggest tracks “CAN YOU HEAR ME” currently rising to #1 on billboard pop chart. ATLANTIS CRUISES Sail into Amsterdam Pride this summer with Atlantis’ most extravagant Baltic cruise yet. In 10 magnificent days you can sail from gay-friendly Copenhagen to St. Petersburg, Stockholm, Helsinki, and more before an overnight stay for Amsterdam Gay Pride. www.atlantisevents.com SOUTH BEACH Since the late 1980’s, South Miami Beach (SoBe for short) has been a popular gay jet set destination. The mention of South Beach conjures up images of endless, sunny days at the beach, nonstop nights of partying at some of the hottest bars and clubs in the world, and a continuous flow of sexy men from all corners of the globe.
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PORTOFINO Situated along eight miles of untouched white sand beaches within the Gulf Islands National Seashore, Portofino Island offers the perfect balance of indulgence and natural beauty. Portofino’s protected shoreline offers endless opportunities for recreation and rejuvenation on, in, or around the waters of the Gulf of Mexico or the Santa Rosa Sound. www.portofinoisland.com KEY WEST Key west has been well known by some as a great gay-friendly vacation spot. Until you go to Key West you really have no idea how nice it is. Key West is such a laid back place and everyone is just friendly as can be. Key West is a place where you can forget everyday stress and just enjoy yourself. Everywhere in Key West is gayfriendly. WINDAMAR BEACH RESORT The Windamar Beach Resort is the friskiest gay resort at Fort Lauderdale beach. Located just one block away from the beach in the heart of the gay hotel district we offer completely clothing optional surroundings for our guests. Our heated pool, hot tub and video room are open 24 hours a day. Day passes are available for the guests wanting to enjoy our property without staying overnight. Give us a call with reservations for your next vacation by the ocean.
At home: W HOTEL MIDTOWN TO HOST FIRST EVER GRINDR PARTY Make sure your iPhones and Blackberries are charged, boys. The W Hotel in Midtown will be hosting Georgia’s firstever Grindr Party June 10 at 9:00 p.m. Sponsored by Grindr, this multi-layered event will bring people together for something a little different. Dance, grab a cocktail, hang out with friends or make new ones. Also, grind away while listening to the beats of nationally-known DJ Lydia Prim, who will be spinning fresh tracks all night. As Prim’s fans know, she typically stays away from mainstream obvious choices in her playlists while choosing memorable beats that are sure to be crowd pleasers.
THE ANNUAL VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS SUMMERFEST June 6, 2009, Come enjoy a day full of music, food, art and fun in one of Atlanta’s most vibrant neighborhoods. With a 5K, a kids area, a tour of homes and hundreds of art vendors, this is the perfect way for everyone to welcome summer.
2010 SCREEN ON THE GREEN Screen on the Green is an annual summertime event in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park hosted by local Atlanta television station Peachtree TV consisting of free movies shown on a large screen outdoors.
BEACH PARTY June 18 • 5 p.m. to midnight Decatur brings in 60 tons of sand and turns the square into a beach for this annual event. Dance in the streets to the beach music from the live band. Adults $6.50 in advance, www.ticketalternative. com/Events/11302.aspx , and $10 at the gate; children 12 and under, free (limit two children per paying adult). No coolers, glass or pets allowed. Sponsored by Decatur Business Association. Proceeds from this annual fundraiser benefit downtown improvement projects.
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DUNWOODY’S NATURE CENTER BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL June 27, 2009. Butterflies are everywhere at the Dunwoody Nature Center’s Butterfly festival. Hang out with over 500 butterflies at this annual event featuring discovery stations, games, crafts, food, gifts, and the Butterfly Farm tent filled with lively butterflies and beautiful flowers. Food and music will make this a full-on festival!
Thursday, June 24 - Jurassic Park, voted the Viewer’s Choice MID SUMMER MUSIC FEST Atlanta, Georgia - June 19, 2010 A free concert & arts festival with a Green Zone name acts and music on two stages. In it’s 4th year Estimated attendees-10000 678-344-6032 IN THE WOODS The gay campsites are secluded, yet close enough to where all of the action is - be it by the pool or clubhouse area or to the proximity of the training camp area....in the woods with an abundance of trees; each rustic site is located adjacent, or near, our training camp area..Even on a cloudy day, you always get a “ a view” and, oh yeah, sometimes the terrain is nice to look at too. 19 davidatlanta
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la nota rosa
by Luis Chiruco
el closet y salir de él
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aparecer o, por lo menos, ha vuelto a afectarme casi como antes sobretodo porque ahora viene de mi padre. Sería injusto decir que su reacción fue la peor. Podría decir incluso que, dentro de lo que cabe, fue la mejor: luego de un silencio resignado hubo como una contención de lágrimas, una mirada vacía. Sin embargo, es claro que en ese silencio esta contenida todo la condena, en la resignación que no sólo pude percibir sino que después él mismo la ha puesto en palabras, está ese repudio que me hace sentir que estoy mal, que soy algo malo o que, por lo menos, hay algo malo en mi. En ese preguntarse por qué, en ese culpabilizarse, en buscar el error que cometió conmigo, en esa solapada solicitud de «discreción», en esa exaltación de lo bello que es ser padre (esto es, reproducirse con una hembra) está esa conminación al closet. En definitiva, aceptar la homosexualidad sea de uno mismo o de un otro cercano es inevitablemente un proceso de confrontación con el entorno social y, por tanto, es siempre un proceso conflictivo; yo pase por él, mis padres ahora tendrán que hacerlo también. Pero, independientemente de que ese proceso se complete en ellos o no, siempre tendré la seguridad de que no estoy engañando a nadie con lo que soy y tendré la oportunidad de defender lo que creo sin miedo a que mi mamá pueda pensar o darse cuenta de algo. Por eso, al final, puede que la «confesión» tenga algo de cárcel como dice Foucault pero debemos admitir que también tiene mucho de liberación...got leche?
LA NOTA ROSA IS NOT PRODUCED OR EDITED BY DAVID MAGAZINE.
El closet es un mecanismo curioso de auto-defensa pero también de legitimación del orden del que efectivamente hay que defenderse. Salir del closet es, entonces, exponerte, es apartar un poco el muro protector y dejar que lo malo te alcance, te toque, te destruya a ratos, te de fuerzas a veces. Según teóricos como Foucault, el salir del closet es un proceso donde la confesión es tanto liberación como cárcel, porque si salir del closet es afirmar la propia homosexualidad, es también encasillarse en esa categoría que externamente la sociedad le impone a uno. Pero la teoría no siempre tiene total asidero en la realidad en tanto en ella hay demasiadas variables involucradas, más de las que una hipótesis�a priori�suele tomar en cuenta. Por ello, muchas veces, las más de las veces, se trata de improvisar, de ir sacando armas, de írselas inventando a medida que la batalla se va dando. Hace como dos semanas mi papá me preguntó si soy gay. En mi mente aquel momento algún día llegaría pero, hasta cierto punto, uno nunca llega a preparase del todo para cosas así. No obstante, siempre tuve claro que de decírselo a mis padres lo haría sólo cuando ellos estuvieran listos para saberlo, esto es: cuando me lo preguntaran. Así que, ante la pregunta mi respuesta fue un si, medio camuflajeado pero suficientemente contundente. La afirmación significo revivir ese terrible momento de la vida en que uno empieza a descubrir que no es heterosexual a expensas de la ideología dominante y a expensas de ese discurso que insiste en hacerte sentir enfermo y sucio. Toda esa sensación de inadecuación ha revivido en la medida en que el discurso ha vuelto a
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Thursday, June 3 Friday, June 4
Thursday:
Strut Your Stuff
Thursday nights are dedicated to fashion and those who can bring it. Princess Charles and his cast of Fashionistas want to jump-start your weekend a little early. Wear your best and get ready to see the best. Angelica D’Paige, Shavonna B. Brooks, and Destiny Brooks will be there making Burkhart’s the place you want to be tonight. Make sure you’re there early because the show starts promptly at 11:30 pm. Burkhart’s 1492 Piedmont Ave., 404.872.4403, burkharts.com
The Body Beautiful
Tonight marks the opening of the photography exhibit, ‘Body+Space’, by Eva Mueller. Focusing on the human form in movement, Martha Graham Company dancer, Oliver Tobin, is shot in body exploration in these wonderful black and
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white nudes. If you love the male human form and appreciate photography this is an exhibit you don’t want to miss and will be shown through July 16. Wine will be served tonight for the opening. Free. 7 pm. pb&j gallery 35 Howard St., 404.606.1856, www.pbj-gallery.com
Friday:
Boys of Summer
Ah, don’t you just love this time of year? The barbecue’s, the pool parties, and Mary’s 6th annual swimsuit contest? Yes, it’s that time of year again. Grab your tanning lotion and your best swimsuit and brace yourself while waiting for the judges decision. The winner gets a cash prize, but the runner’s up won’t walk away empty handed—there’s something for everyone at Mary’s. Register on their Facebook page. If you don’t want to enter the contest you should still go to watch! 9 pm. Mary’s 1287 Glenwood Ave., 404.624.4411, www. marysatlanta.com
Saturday, June 5
Saturday:
Designs of the Decades
If you love interior design and decorating, you’ll want to be at the opening of this new exhibit tonight at the High. Taking a look at modern design, ‘European Design Since 1985’ examines how the last century is shaping this century. Enjoy cocktails and ambient beats by a local DJ while checking out this night of ‘Culture Shock at the High’. 7 pm. $25 or $10 for members. High Museum 1280 Peachtree St., www.high.org
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A Daring Night
After the Diana Ross concert, you’ll probably want to keep the night of drag going with another show. Jealouse’s Daring Divas is a night of legendary divas too! Lena Lust, Shawnna Brooks, Lateasha Shante Shuntel won’t disappoint as they show you why they are the reigning queens in Midtown. 11 pm. Blake’s on the Park 227 10th St., 404.892.5786, www. blakesontheparkatlanta.com
Call her Miss Ross Diana Ross brings her latest tour, ‘More
Today Than Yesterday’, to Atlanta tonight. No matter what your age, everyone knows and loves this diva. If anything, you should at least go for the outfits—she loves the glitter and glamour. 8 pm. Chastain Park Amphitheatre 4469 Stella Dr., 404.845.0378, classicchastain.com
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W Hotel Midtown To Host First Ever Grindr Party By JESSE A. HANCOCK Move over, speed dating events. Step aside, Manhunt parties. There’s a new “social networking” party coming to town. Make sure your iPhones and Blackberries are charged, boys. The W Hotel in Midtown will be hosting Georgia’s first-ever Grindr Party June 10 at 9:00 p.m. Sponsored by Grindr, this multi-layered event will bring people together for something a little different. Dance, grab a cocktail, hang out with friends or make new ones. Also, grind away while listening to the beats of nationally-known DJ Lydia Prim, who will be spinning fresh tracks all night. As Prim’s fans know, she typically stays away from mainstream obvious choices in her playlists while choosing memorable beats that are sure to be crowd pleasers. You also won’t want to miss an art display at the Grindr party by local artist Brannon Purvis, who has been living and working in Los Angeles but recently returned to Atlanta. Purvis is a self-taught artist who started drawing as a young child. Inspired by his favorite music, his primary medium is oil painting on canvas, but he also works with clay sculpting, airbrush designs, and graphite pencil drawings. His work is displayed around town in various spots. Visit www. brannonpurvis.com to see samples of his work. This Grindr party is part of Indulge, Atlanta’s gay weekly event inside the W Hotel Midtown, Thursdays from 9 p.m. until 3 a.m. Indulge was formerly known
as Hydrate. Presented by Living Room, Indulge schedules guest DJs, special events, and parties all summer. In case you’ve been living on a deserted island for a while, Grindr is the largest, fastest growing all male location-based network in the world. Blackberry and iPhone (and iPod Touch) users can easily download a free application, create a profile that features one photo (and is easy to change as often as you’d like) and instantly start connecting with other Grind users nearby. By just selecting profile thumbnails, Grindr users can instantly assess potential dates and see how far away they are using GPS technology. Users can then send and receive messages, trade photos and even block other Grindr guys. Grindr launched March 25, 2009 and is growing at about 2,000 new members daily. Like Manhunt, it has hosted parties all over the world in places like London, Australia, and Japan. Although the app is free, there is also a pay version for $2.99 per month. It features push notification of new messages, no advertising banners and the ability to see 100 more guys in the area than the user would see using the free version. As reported in the April 21, 2010 issue of David, there are about 15,000 Grindr users in Georgia, and 95% are Atlanta boys. Grindr users sign on an average of six to eight times a day for a total of one hour per day.
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Sunday, June 6 through Wednesday June 9
Sunday:
Mimosas and Margaritas
What a great way to add a little flavor to your Sunday—and to recover from last night. Grab your sunglasses and come out and sit on the patio of Las Margaritas, enjoy a mimosa or Bloody Mary and wake up to the beats of DJ Karlitos. After that first drink, you’ll want to order from the $10.95 all-you-can-eat brunch menu. 11 am-4 pm. Las Margaritas 1842 Cheshire Bridge Rd., 404.873.4464, www. lasmargaritasatl.com
Tuesday:
Buy One Get one
That’s a phrase we all love to hear. Tuesday night’s at Nonna Mia, when you buy one entrée, you’ll get a second one free. Anyone who loves Italian food knows that’s a lot of pasta—or pizza! It’s a great way to otherwise spend a sleepy Tuesday night. While you’re there, sign up for the monthly Wii tournament that happens there every last Tuesday of the month. 7 pm. Nonna Mia 980 Piedmont Ave., 404.532.2815, www. chriscolemanenterprises.com
Wednesday:
Howdy, B.U.D.
Dress in your best—or campiest—cowboy garb and get ready for a cowpokin’ good time. Join Alexandria Martin and Bubba D. Licious as they celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the film ‘Urban Cowboy’-the theme of this month’s P.A.L.S. BINGO. The night will be filled with special guests and a chance to win $500. Visit the website for more info. Doors at 6 pm game starts at 7:45. $20. Jungle 2115 Faulkner Rd., 404.844.8800, www.palsatlanta.org
Rock On!
Their City, Their Story
Just as the 5 day festival ended, Mondo Homo gears up again for an art show. For the show, ‘City Stories’, all artists were asked to produce art that represents their city—the one they were raised in, live now, or want to be in. The Mondohomo art show is one with a fresh perspective, so what ever your tastes are you’re sure to be inspired by this one. Show runs through June 26. Check website for more info. 1 pm-6 pm. Eyedrum Gallery 290 MLK Jr. Dr., 404.522.0655, www.mondohomo.com 30 davidatlanta
Spike your Mohawk and put on your leather and studs for Punk Rock night at the Eagle. Tonight is for tattooed boys and men with bad attitudes—and those who love them. You’ll hear alternative rock all night and drink $2.50 PBR tall boys. Don’t be scared, be tough! 9 pm. Atlanta Eagle 306 Ponce de Leon Ave., 404.873.2453, www.atlantaeagle.com
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Filthy Gorgeous
Semi Precious Weapons singer Justin Tranter talks about life with Lady Gaga, being ‘gender fluid’ and the band’s sexy new album By Chris Azzopardi Semi Precious Weapons miss when sex – the dirty come-ons, reckless rebellion and, of course, groin grabbing – was as important to rock as the music itself. So they’re bringing it back. As those who’ve beheld Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball spectacular know, they’re taking this mission seriously – in pantyhose or whatever other girly garb singer Justin Tranter’s feeling, the New York foursome make every glam-rock song, like the brazen, buzzed-about “Magnetic Baby,” a climax. As the modern priestess of pop rolls out another leg of the tour this summer, Semi Precious Weapons – who’s dropping their proper debut You Love You on June 22 – will wield their sex shenanigans across the world. Before heading out again, we caught up with Tranter to talk about being on tour with Gaga, how he sees himself sexually and his own precious weapon (or lack thereof). Why is sex an important part of rock ‘n’ roll? Because the whole reason rock ‘n’ roll became something different than pop music – and why rock ‘n’ roll became something different than every other genre out there – was that it was dangerous and rebellious and extremely sexual. Sex needs to exist in rock ‘n’ roll always, or it shouldn’t be called rock ‘n’ roll. Hence the crotch grabbing? Sometimes I’ll watch a video of myself and I don’t really even realize how much I grab my crotch. It’s a very natural thing for me even though maybe I’m fixing my pantyhose. Maybe I’m checking the dance belt. Maybe I’m just trying to grab my crotch. I don’t even know myself! It’s not because you’re obsessed with your junk then? Oh god, no. I like to pretend I don’t have genitalia. I like to think of myself as a “merperson” – genderless 34 davidatlanta
Your sexuality confuses me. Well, it should (laughs). How do you describe yourself sexually? I don’t really describe myself at all when it comes to gender and sexuality. There was a period of time where I technically would’ve identified as gay, but then I started sleeping with lots of women so that confused everybody. And I feel like if I were to call myself bisexual, that’s just so ’90s/Reality Bites, so I don’t really define myself at all. I’ll say like, “gender fluid” – that’s what I am. I’ve actually been on a kick lately where I really like to sleep with people who look just like me. So I don’t really know what you’d call that either (laughs). So why don’t you make a name for it? Once there’s a name for it, I have to give it up. Why do you hate that Semi Precious Weapons is often labeled a “queer band”? It’s not that I hate when the band is labeled as a queer band. It’s just that it’s not true. I’m obviously some sort of something that’s not typically heterosexual, but the rest of the band is 100-percent straight and there are four of us in the band, so to label us as a queer band would just be wrong. Besides, a verse and a chorus can’t decide whom it wants to fuck; it’s just a verse and a chorus. So labeling music as “queer” or “black” or “Asian,” it’s not that I’m against it, I just think that it’s incorrect. You’ve licked tits on stage? Oh yes. I’ve done lots of motor boating on stage. I’ve made out with lots of women on stage. Women have made out with each other on my stage. Lots of exciting things. Not on the Lady Gaga tour, though, right? When we play club shows they’re much, much crazier. Not that Gaga shows aren’t
crazy, but as far as the audience interaction with me, it’s much crazier at smaller venues because security wise it’s actually a possibility. Are you ever surprised at the fans that come out to your shows? Our audience is so mixed, and that’s how we love it. There are lots of cutesy gender-confused teens that come to see us play, which is amazing and an inspiration and they’re cooler than I am. But then there are lots of dudes that come with their girlfriends, and there are lots of clubby hot girls that try to bang the other
guys in the band, or I guess try to bang me. Most times they just want to pet me. How has opening for Gaga changed your life? We’ve got to travel the world with the biggest pop star in the whole world, which luckily is a friend of ours. It’s such an amazing, surreal experience for her to love our band so much even though we’re a filthy rock band and she’s a cutting-edge pop star. It’s a pretty ballsy move to have a rock band open for her, but she’s obviously a ballsy girl.
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What have you learned from her? Her advice deals with the beginning stages of our career, because we’ve been a band for three-and-a-half years, driving ourselves around in the van and playing every small, gross bar in America. We’ve done that for a long time. We were all teenagers, dealing with this first stage, as far as the world’s concerned, of our real career on a major label and going to radio stations and doing interviews and meeting celebrities and all that stuff. Her advice on how to deal with that – and our first trip around the world as an actual band that people pay attention to – has been amazing. Does she ever let you borrow her clothes, like the Kermit the Frog get-up? (Laughs) We do not share clothes. I’m 6-foot-4 and she’s 5-foot-2, so I don’t think it would be work out. That would probably fit on one of my thighs. Maybe one day I’ll wear it as a leg warmer. When did you start dressing in feminine clothes? I started dressing in genderless clothes on and off since I was 15. I thought I looked fantastic, but now when I look at pictures, I looked absolutely hideous. I had glasses and clear braces and blue eye shadow (laughs). But I’ve been wearing heels every single day since 2004, just after I had been in New York for two years, when I felt comfortable enough to look like that every day no matter what shit people said to me. 42 davidatlanta
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I just realized that’s just how I see myself, as pretty, so that’s what I’m going to look like every single day. It’s a lot more fun to feel pretty, all day every day. I’d prefer to get a bottle to the back of the head and feel awesome as the blood drips down my neck. Sounds like, from what I’ve read, you’re a lot happier with this album than your actual debut, We Love You. It’s true (laughs). With our new album, we bought back the record we made with (record label) Razor & Tie so that we could really make our first album, You Love You. As far as most are concerned, this will be our first record. We made it at Ocean Way, which is one of the nicest recording studios in the world. With the earlier record, we had played maybe 50 shows and then made it. With this record we played probably 350 shows, so we just really know what we want to sound like. The energy, excitement and filth of our live show have really transferred to this album, so we’re beyond excited about it. Why did you keep the album title similar? We wanted to pay tribute to the first record, to the fans who loved it and what it meant to us. But since we made that record, I’ve realized that letting kids know that we love them is not nearly as important as letting them know that they should love themselves. Obviously, they should love me and worship me, but they should love and worship themselves just a teeny bit more.
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MoSaic Restaurant We are constantly searching for new restaurants that entertain our penchant. While in search of one such restaurant, I came across MoSaic. Located in Buckhead, this restaurant offers casual American dining that has a touch of elegance as well as global flavors. MoSaic is extremely cozy and the décor fits the hustle and bustle of Atlanta. One of the unique features at MoSaic is their large patio which happens to be pet friendly. This is a plus for our pet lovers. Another factor that got my attention is their brunch. MoSaic is the only place that serves “White Bloody Mary”, which is made of White Bloody Mary fresh squeezed juice from white grapes, cucumber, green tomato and celery mixed with horse radish, lime juice and vodka. The brunch menu includes delicious items such as smoked salmon benedict, shrimp and grits along with Belgian waffles topped with amaretto whipped cream. MoSaic offers lunch and dinner with limited dishes on the menu. Since taste and fresh ingredients are extremely important, each item is made fresh to 46 davidatlanta
order and holds flavors that will you go back for more. Items such as Smoked Salmon-Goat Cheese Bruschetta made with tomatoes, roasted garlic, olive oil, balsamic and basil sprouts and Tandoori Tilapia with coconut scented rice, yellow curry, scallions, vine ripe tomatoes and lemon mint satsiki are fresh, flavorful and filling. The dinner menu holds similar items from the lunch menu but does offer varieties such as Paella made with grilled chicken, andouille sausage and shrimp served with saffron rice with onions, celery, red pepper, carrots and corn. No meal is complete without wine and dessert. MoSaic has you covered here too, as it offers a full bar and wines from Australia, Germany, Brazil, France, Argentina and of course California. So get to the Buckhead side of the town and indulge in this unique menu at MoSaic. Their motto is “The Only Piece Missing Is.....YOU!” MoSaic Restaurant Casual American Dining 3097 Maple Drive Atlanta, GA 30305 404-846-5722 info@mosaicatl.com www.mosaicatl.com
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horoscopes ARIES TAURUS
Open up and take in another perspective — it should be quite valuable to you! It’s a good time for you to step up your efforts to show a friend or loved one that you are totally on their side.
GEMINI
Things are a little strained right now, but not so much that you can’t figure it all out. You do need to try a few experiments before you’re likely to know how to proceed, so use your brain!
CANCER
Other people are more than a little confused lately, and that could mean that they keep misunderstanding you — even when you try to explain yourself! You may want to let it go until next week.
LEO
Don’t run off half-cocked right now — you need to absorb the situation fully before you can really make any headway. Check and double-check. Once you know what’s going on, your actions should stick.
VIRGO
Your energy is just right for now— especially if you have big plans you want to push forward! Little things should conspire to help you out, so you can expect to meet all goals.
LIBRA
Your emotional state is a little difficult to handle right now. See if you can get things together long enough to bow out of any big meetings or appointments. It’s a good self-care time, that’s for sure!
SCORPIO
Your social energy has definitely been working for you — it’s a great time to bury the hatchet, make new contacts or even take the first step toward a new romantic entanglement. Why not?
SAGITTARIUS
This is not a good time to bust out the credit cards or to forget about the long-term. If you can boost your savings this month, you are sure to appreciate your foresight in the far-off future.
CAPRICORN
You may feel as if your good energy has been driving you to this week’s big moment. It could be an award or just a hint of praise from exactly the right person, but now you know where to start building.
AQUARIUS PISCES
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by Lucy
You need to do whatever it takes to slow down this week — even if that means slamming the brakes on some project that means a lot to you. Things should pick up very soon, but progress this week is false.
This is not a good week for struggles — at least not for you! Try to get your friends and colleagues to back you up, but you may just need to hunker down and wait for a more auspicious day to fight back. A stroke of good luck is more than it seems to be — though that doesn’t mean you have to get to the bottom of it! You can just enjoy the good energy and give thanks to those who watch out for you.
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By Chris Azzopardi
Andy Bell, Non-Stop
The new-wave band Andy Bell was born from, Erasure, had a knack for bundling heavy issues in breezy, head-hogging synth-pop. On Bell’s second solo outing, his approach is both celebratory and world-weary, but lost in a monochromatic mix that distills its colors over time. It’s a disco-glam frenzy of drum machines and electro madness, but several of the 10 songs instantly snap: “Running Out” is a robotic, laser-laden listen and “Will You Be There,” a heart-to-heart woop. One of a couple ballads, “Subject/Object,” never ignites, rhythmically flatlining unlike its much better mate, the hypnotic soul of “Slow Release.” There, his voice ripens to its 46-year-old age, and, in fact, rarely ever reaches for that famous falsetto throughout the set’s entire 37 minutes. Bell and producer Pascal Gabriel – who has Kylie Minogue and Little Boots cred – certainly play to their club-hungry queers. “Non-Stop” is a druggie’s dream come true, pure blitz that’s as euphoric as they come. After that, he goes even gayer: “DHDQ” is an über-campy tribute to drag queens who try to outdo Debbie Harry and, with Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell, “Honey If You Love Him” summons something as nauseatingly dizzying as drinking while dancing ... nonstop. (Available June 8) Grade: B-
Chely Wright, Lifted Off the Ground
Country got a queer recently – at least publicly – and now everyone’s questioning the timing of Chely Wright’s “I’m a lesbian” announcement and the release of this, her seventh album. However you feel, as someone born and bred in a 62 davidatlanta
conservative platform, it was a bold move. Stepping toward it is what’s gleaned this collection of heart-on-sleeve songs that drift from her country upbringing and into folkie territory, but barely comes off as audacious as her big reveal. Not a bad thing, necessarily: Wright’s musings on doubt, relationships and freedom don’t shout her lesbianism from the rooftop (pronouns are nil), instead shooting for a mysterious haze that allows for open interpretation. One of the album’s few insta-melodic moments, “Heavenly Days” feels like more than it should because of her outing with lines like, “Dare to be different, dare to be true.” “Wish Me Away,” a lovelorn weepie that sounds like a lullaby, is also sublime. But otherwise, Lifted Off the Ground is mostly standard singer-songwriter turf: the sagging production isn’t often piquing and her lyrics aren’t exactly as cutting as probably intended, both of which fault the clumsy “Object of Your Rejection.” But, as Wright said, this feels like her first album; she’s just been lifted. Wait till you see her fly. Grade: C+
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Hanson, Shout it Out
Boy band, whaaat? Even if this trio of “MMMBop” brothers carries that limiting label on their eighth album (!?), they’re breaking out the blues for some big-people pop that’s about as sunny as cruising the SoCal coast. It doesn’t get much more fun than “Thinking ’Bout Somethin’,” a getting-over-you groove that’s infused with a summertime sweetness, or the piano pop of “Make it Out Alive.” Clouds roll in on “Me, Myself and I,” a mature breakup song with a big (broken) heart, beautiful harmonies and the proof that Hanson is so much more than naysayers thought. (Available June 8)
Court Yard Hounds, Court Yard Hounds
Even if Natalie Maines sat this one out as the Dixie Chicks sisters – Emily Robison and Martie Maguire – returned to music with this side project, the spitfire’s voice on “Ain’t No Son,” about a father rejecting his gay kid, is there in spirit. Otherwise, this is like a Sheryl Crow sound-alike, rich in affection and melody, especially on “The Coast,” a breezy road-trippy tune, and the life-isn’t-what-it-seems “Fairytale.” Some is coffeehouse forgettable, but that last song, “Fear of Wasted Time,” really hits you hard.
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Atlanta Rainbow Trout: Swimming & Water Polo GA Tech Aquatic Ctr. 750 Ferst Dr. 7:30 pm Development of future team members for ART Water Polo team atlantarainbowtrout.com
Saturday, June 5
Women’s Outdoor Network Join our weekend Fit Club for women who want to reach their personal fitness goals. Locations and times vary each week. For info, contact Alison: Alison.hall@ suntrust.com www.wonatlanta.com Front Runners Atlanta Saturday Run. John Howell Park 869 Virginia Ave. 8:00 am frontrunnersatlanta.org Weight Watchers with ALHI Atlanta Lesbian Health Initiative 1530 Dekalb Ave
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Sunday, June 6
Women’s Outdoor Network Join our weekend Fit Club for women who want to reach their personal fitness goals. Locations and times vary each week. For info, contact Alison: Alison.hall@ suntrust.com www.wonatlanta.com Atlanta Rainbow Trout: Swimming, Water Polo, Diving GA Tech Aquatic Ctr. 750 Ferst Dr. Atlanta 11:00 am2:00 pm Train and practice in all three divisions with others in all skill levels. Swimming: 11-12:30 Water Polo: 11-12:30
Diving: 12:30-2:00 (Diving Membership & Insurance required) For more info: atlantarainbowtrout.com Game Day Woofs 2425 Piedmont Rd. 12:00 pm Come watch the games at Atlanta’s only gay sports bar. www.woofsatlanta.com
Monday, June 7
Decatur Women’s Sports League: Badminton Decatur Rec. Center 231 Sycamore St. Decatur 7:00 pm $7 For all info call League Leader Stephanie Wilson
Tuesday, June 8
Hotlanta Volleyball Association: Intermediate Open Play Agnes Scott College 141 E. College Ave. Decatur $5 members $10 nonmembers. Come show what you got before League Play continues. www.hotlantavolleyball.org Atlanta Rainbow Trout: Swimming & Water Polo GA Tech Aquatic Ctr. 750 Ferst Dr. 7:30 pm Development of future team members for ART Water Polo team
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SEX FOR SALE So the debate started when talking about an entertainer a lot of us know who decided to do porn. They were being negative about it but I thought to myself don’t we all do porn? I mean think about it, the only difference is a camera. And I’m sure most of the “off camera” porn we do is far more scandalous than what’s caught “on” camera. To further transvestigate this, I decided to go to Swinging Richards. No they don’t make porn there but I did see potential porn stars in the crowd…or whom I would want to be my co star(s) in one. When you first walk in the busy room you see the rotating menu on the catwalk doing their thing and well…swinging it at you. I see a mix of ppl in here like Princess Charles (oops, sorry sis) and a few more people who I won’t mention, a fish tank and 3 people who placed their order from the menu in one of the corners. I can’t tell who’s having more fun, the dancer or the spectators. That’s call public affection. But if you want a little privacy, they offer that too in their exquisite VIP area. But whenever I go back there I feel like an undercover Republican while his wife’s asleep. But then again, I should say a Democrat because a Republican would actually be fucking somebody. You know, I think I’ll put this place on my list of things to do in Atlanta next time my folks come to visit. Hmm, let’s see what our options are so far, Stone Mountain, Coca Cola place, the Aquarium (very fishy!) and of course, Swinging Richards. Now of course if you already got a husband then I think you need to create your own VIP room! You better do something creative so you won’t loose him to this land of sex addict zombies. However, being single isn’t the end of the world because you get to go places you wouldn’t (or shouldn’t) while married. You have plenty of options because it doesn’t just stop there, over in the Chesire bridge area you have more spots for single people to go. It’s time to CELEBRATE your singlehood child. There’s Bj Roosters. Those boys do their ‘thang’ all on the damn counter while you trying to gulp down your jack and coke. Bartender, I’ll have another one please, make it 72 davidatlanta
a triple! Okaaaay! Plus I’m off tomorrow. They also have their private ah...VIP ….ah…areas that you can enjoy as well. Plus they have pool tables child. Since you can’t have sex with the ‘boys’ you can still knock a few balls in the hole. Trust. I mean, come on, if you take away the Ipod, the DVR, the Netflex, the internet, and…yikes…the booze and party favors, the most natural entertainment built in men rather we like it or not is SEX!!! Well, of course, I think laughter is number one but who don’t want to get their rocks off. Now one place that comes to mind for you to go ‘shopping’ is Peek a Boo. That place is the like the Toys R Us for gay men…or a Radio Shack. If you married, you can sneak in and grab what you need cause child you need to keep that spunk in that relationship. Well…on that note you also have a taste of this stuff in Outwrite for good wholesome lube and educational sex videos, Brushstrokes offer some goodies too not to mention their sister store that’s a few stores down that offers even MORE videos. If you like this but want to take the kinky part up a notch, check out Poster Hut and the gift shop at the Eagle. Now these are just places to get your juices going child, if you want to REALLY play ball (so to speak) then there are two spots behind The Jungle called Euros, a new place called Manifest 4 U, and of course who hasn’t heard of FLEX. Now these are places where you can truly Cruise. Connect and Commune. That’s my time folks. I just wanted to give you a heads up (no pun intended). Until next time, stop trying to read somebody, instead read The Brent Star Report. Sex fact: Whatever happened to Southern comfort? Did you know that the sale of sex toys and vibrators is banned in Alabama and Mississippi? (sooooooooo, does this mean that Alabama is a Conservative state? Crickettes.) Where to catch Brent Star: Mondays at Blakes, Tuesdays at SHOUT, Saturdays at Tijuana Garage, Thursdays and Saturdays once a month at Burkharts and everywhere else that pays!
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