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The Brent Star Report The Asian Persuasian herself,
Miss Isabella Diamante! As I sit under the giant gazebo centered in the fountain of youth chatting away with the local twinks, a beautiful sweet Asian maiden came over to offer us some herbal hot tea. She really didn’t have much to say except “more tea sir” and a few gestures. I was aroused by her beauty and wanted to know more, but child it started raining. The twinks jumped into the fountain and disappeared, but the hot Asian chick signaled me to follow her. She led me into a nearby Geisha house (hmmm, I knew she looked familiar I thought). We went into the back and…anyway, yall know I’m lying. Child, this is my first report for 2011 and I’m happy to start off with interviewing THE most popular Asian drag star in Atlanta, she is Miss. Isabella. Diamante! Let’s talk!
Isabella: All the legendary entertainers from the Star of the Century, Charlie Brown’s Cabaret, Monica Layne, Jewel Holiday, Daphne Douglas, and too many more to mention here that inspired me and who have been very helpful and supportive.
Isabella: Herbal! You so silly Brent!
Isabella: I spend time with a wonderful guy whom I’ve been in a relationship with for almost 2 years now. I met him at one of the local bars where I was performing. He’s very supportive, caring, loving, respectful, intelligent, HANDSOME, and he’s a good cook! I thank him every day for bringing a smile on my face and hope into my life. Thank you Michael.
Brent: Happy New Year Isabella! What’s the T…?
Brent: How long have you been doing drag in Atlanta and how did you start?
Isabella: I’ve been doing this for almost 7 years while living here for 12. I started in an amateur contest at Blakes on a Saturday night by the suggestion of many of my friends. And to my surprise, I won! Later, being inspired, I thought to myself I could bring my ethnicity and diversity to the drag scene in ATL. Brent: Your name sure doesn’t sound “ethnicity” to me…
Isabella: I chose Isabella to honor one of my best friends who passed away after I moved here. Diamante was chosen because Martina Diamante was the first person to offer her kindness and help. She became my Drag Mother. Brent: Oh ok. Do you play the violin? (crickets) So, I’m surprised you have time to talk to me cause you’re ALWAYS doing some pageant and WINNING! How many titles do you have?
Isabella: Oh just a couple…Miss Chaparral 2003/04; Miss Asian Express 2004/05; Miss Asian Atlanta 2005/06; Miss Lebuzz 2005/06; Miss Georgia Essence 2005/06; Miss Gay Cobb County, Georgia 2006/07; Miss Myrtle Beach Sweetheart, South Carolina 2006/07; Miss Atlanta Devine Continental 2006/07; Miss Cosmopolitan FFI North Carolina 2006/07; 1st Alternate, Miss Gay North Carolina 06/07 (Voted as Miss Congeniality and Best Interview Award.); Miss Southern States 2007/08; Miss Gay Florida Infinity 2008/09; Miss Greenville, South Carolina 2008/09; and 1st Alternate to Miss Georgia All American Goddess 2009. (pause) What about you Mr. Star? Brent: huh? Oh. I recently won Miss Krispy Kremes. (silence) So who are your influences? 14 davidatlanta
Brent: I love to see you onstage Isabella, where are you performing now these days?
Isabella: You can catch me at Burkharts, Blakes, Lebuzz and I also get invited to perform at bachelor parties, birthday parties, Atlanta cultural events and many more venues. I like to work anywhere I get an invitation. Whenever I travel to perform, everywhere I go I feel like I’m home. Brent: You’ve always been busy, so what do you do when you’re not working?
Brent: Damn! All that?! Does he have a brother? I need to invest into some Asian mojo…So what advice would you give newcomers? Isabella: If I could offer advice to all the new performers who are just starting out, it would be this: be truthful to yourself and do what is the best for you to entertain our community, do not try to be someone you are not because if you do in the end you are no one; bee respectful; and Humble Pie is always good to carry with you wherever you go!
Brent: You better say that Ms Diamante! As we wrap this up, tell us your New Year’s resolution? Isabella: To help my parents payoff their house and win the mega millions! Lol! Brent: And provide all the herbal tea in the world! Isabella: Shut up Brent!
For Isabella’s work schedule, check her out on Myspace (Isabella Diamante) and her website is www. isabelladiamante.com. And now it’s time to go back to that fountain of youth! I think I left my scarf there. UNTIL next week, don’t read the girls, instead, read The Brent Star Report! Where to catch Brent Star: Mondays at Einsteins (starting Jan 24th with RuPaul’s contestants Nicole Paige Brooks of season 2 and Mariah Paris Balenciaga of season 3), Saturdays at Tijuana Garage Thursdays and Sundays once a month at Burkharts and everywhere else that pays!
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Dear Momma Mona,
Here’s a question for you about judges. I recently had to go to court to challenge my sister for sneaking around and getting dad to change his will so she could be the executor. Dad has Alzheimer’s, I’m the oldest and only son and she is the baby of five children. I thought this would be an open and shut case since dad lives in a memory unit at a Conyers assisted living, so I handled it myself. Well, my sister totally lied about everything and acted so innocent to the judge. When I questioned her honesty, this judge all but jumped over his desk to yell at me and threatened to send me to jail because if my sister says something while on the stand, then it is the truth in that court. He accused me of trying to turn his court into a Jerry Springer event. Needless to say, I did not fare well that day. Aside from my case, I’m still in shock at this judge’s behavior. Is this the way judges normally behave? Can they get away with this? Shocked
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OMG! It really is a small world! I know the judge you are referring to if this was in XXXXXX County. I had the pleasure of sitting in his court for about five hours as he handled various cases about a year or so ago. I was there to emotionally support a friend in a child support issue, so I did not have the additional pleasure of having to stand before him. Hence, I was a bit removed, but also shocked at how he would rant and rave about not having a Jerry Springer court room and how he would send people straight to jail. I think he did this scenario about four different times. In my mind, I kept hearing a background chant of “Jer-ry! Jer-ry! Jer-ry!” every time he would get going. LOL! What I found interesting was how he also talked about his childhood and how humiliated he was to have had to wear “husky” jeans to school and how his mother would tear off the husky label and sew on another label so the kids would not make fun of him. While a sweet story about his mom, this guy clearly has unresolved childhood issues that are affecting him to this day. Judges are simply people and have their own life issues. Obviously. Idealistically, one would hope they made it to this level within the judicial system because others thought they would be just and fair. The State Bar of Georgia has a clear Code of Judicial Conduct on this topic at http://www.gabar.org/ handbook/georgia_code_of_judicial_conduct/. Hence, there are standards in writing, at least, that dictate some code of conduct for judges, which might fall into line with your question of normality. I tend to think about personalities, pathology, group dynamics and environmental structure. There are certain personalities that gravitate to certain jobs, but there are also people who seek positions of power and control in an effort to mend and nurture their own broken egos. My experience indicates that most people are broken somewhere within, so judges as a category would not be immune. In fact, the very structure of the position of judge sets the judge up to have an attitude. Maybe our readers can offer some additional insight or simply share their experiences with judges in the courtroom. This could be interesting! My Best, Momma Mona
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Over the past eleven years G salon | spa | store has always been committed to actively helping and being part of our community. Though charity events such as breast cancer awareness week to raise money for local families over the holiday season G Salon gives back. Their latest event FashionAID is a benefit for a cause that this team has all rallied to, AID Atlanta. AID Atlanta is a fantastic organization dedicated to assisting people affected by HIV and AIDS. From helping those diagnosed, to testing and providing safe sex counseling, AID Atlanta deserves support. FashionAID will be this Sunday, January 16th from 8pm to 12am, at Lambert Place. Join G salon | spa | store for a wonderful evening of festivities including a drag show hosted by Nicole Paige Brooks, of “Ru Paul’s Drag Race” Season 2 and Bubba D’licious, along with a sneak peek into fashion designer Gene Gimono’s spring line and a silent auction. Tickets are on available at G salon, Outwrite Books and ShearLove salon. General admissio, $25, features food and an open bar. $50 for special VIP tickets which allows access to a private open bar and reserved front row seating for the fashion and drag shows. Music provided by WarmArt and Diagnostik. All artist, stylist, models and event staff have volunteered all of their time. 100% of the proceeds from FashionAID will be going directly to AID Atlanta.
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Osteoporosis
It doesn’t just affect women… By David Morris, MD, and Laura Reidich, RN Through television advertising, you probably know osteoporosis is a disease that causes the skeleton to weaken and bones to break. In fact, you probably know someone who is affected by osteoporosis. But did you know osteoporosis does not just affect women? Before we tell you about bone loss in men – and things you can do to prevent, slow or reverse such – let’s recap osteoporosis facts. Osteoporosis is characterized by severely low bone mineral density and a critical loss of bone mass and strength. Osteopenia is more prevalent and is characterized by a less severe reduction in bone mineral density. Fractures from osteoporosis usually occur in the hip, spine or wrist. Hip fractures are particularly serious. So, back to what guys need to know: Osteoporosis in men is under-diagnosed, undertreated and inadequately researched. It currently affects 13 percent of men over age 50 in the U.S. According to Medline, the premier database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, “rates of osteoporosis in men are expected to increase nearly 50 percent in the next 15 years, and hip fractures are projected to double or triple by 2040.” Perhaps because of greater age at time of injury, men who sustain hip fractures are more likely than women to die from complications. One-fifth of hip fractures occur in men. About 20 percent of people with a hip fracture die within one year of injury.
And, although “primary osteoporosis” is related to advanced age, “secondary osteoporosis” may have multiple contributing factors, including: • Use of Glucocorticoid Medications – these are steroid medications used to treat diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. Bone loss is a common side effect of chronic use of these medications. • Hypogonadism – an abnormally low level of testosterone may cause osteoporosis. Testosterone replacement may be helpful in slowing bone loss. • Alcohol Abuse – may decrease bone density. Low bone mass is common among men being treated for alcohol abuse and addiction. • Smoking – among men who smoke there is a higher rate of bone loss, and hip and vertebral fractures are more common. • Absorptive Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract – Calcium, Vitamin D and other nutrients are essential to good bone health. When chronic diarrhea or other GI diseases prevent adequate absorption of these nutrients, bone loss occurs. • Inadequate Physical Exercise – Without regular weight-bearing activity, bone density can decline rapidly. • Low Body Weight and/or Weight Loss are associated with increased risk for osteoporosis. Body Mass Index (BMI) less than 20-25kg/m2 and/or a weight loss of greater than 10 percent of usual or ideal body weight are strong risk factors.
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La Nota Rosa
QUIERES QUE LO HAGAMOS!!!
by Luis Chiruco
Se llamaba Edgar, de 24 años, no me considero feo mido 1.70 y peso 60 kilos. Actualmente hago ejercicio por lo que no estoy muy delgado. Esta historia paso con mi novio cuando tenia 18. Su nombre era Ivan, el tenía 19 años media 1.80, tenia una cara muy sexy y tenía un cuerpo muy rico. Llevábamos 4 meses de pareja y no habíamos tenido sexo, a mi me daba miedo que fuera a ser algo doloroso. Faltaban dos días para su cumpleaños y no sabia que regalarle, por lo que un dia antes, le compré una playera que me encanto y sabia que a él le iba a gustar. El día de su cumpleaños fui desde temprano a su casa ya que su familia estaba de vacaciones en Mazatlán. Llegué a su casa y apenas iba a tocar la puerta cuando salió él. Lo abracé y grite: “FELICIDADES” le di la bolsa de regalo, y le dije: -Espero te guste, la busqué por casi un dia entero. -Esta muy bonita y me gusta el color verde. Sonrió y me dijo -Gracias. Entramos a su casa y platicando de a donde íbamos a ir a comer, decidimos pedir una pizza y comprar cervezas y comer en su casa. Viendo una tonta película el rompió el silencio y me dijo: -Hoy te vez muy lindo.- A lo que yo respondí: -Quería verme bien para ti en este dia especial. El sonrió y me dijo: -Eres un tonto por eso te quiero- se acerco a mi y empezamos a besarnos lentamente hasta que ese beso fue subiendo lentamente de tono, me senté arriba de él y sentí como su ..... se iba poniendo cada vez más dura. En ese momento me dijo: -Mira lo que has hecho- apuntando a su paquete me pregunto -Quieres que lo hagamos? Y yo dije que lo podíamos intentar 44 davidatlanta
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Vagitarian by katie stover
I have been having the same reoccurring dream for quite a while now. It always begins and ends in the same place. It is always the same. I usually revisit this dream several times a month. I am laying at the bottom of the ocean, looking up at the light that is reflecting off the surface. I am happy, but I can’t move. I am slightly submerged in the rocks, sand, coral, shells, treasure, and decay of the ocean floor. It is incredibly quiet. Peaceful. Still. The light that is reflecting off the surface begins to fade, and I watch as abstract shadows cascade and
based on my past, present, and future, and my personal life and experiences, but I was unable to come up with a concrete solution without research. Dreams have always fascinated me. A dream has the power to unify your body, mind, and spirit. It provides you with insight into your own self, and is a catalyst for personal exploration. I believe that by understanding your dreams, you are able to gain a better understanding and discovery of your true self. I decided to do some research so that I could gain a better understanding
dance across the ocean floor that has now begun to slowly burry me alive. I am terrified. Darkness is taking over. Only tiny sparks of light remain at the surface like fireflies, and I am sinking deeper and deeper into the ocean floor, as if it is devouring me whole. I am screaming, but can not be heard. As I open my mouth to scream louder, the rocks, sand, coral, shells, treasure, and decay that once cradled me begin to pour into my mouth, down my throat, and suffocate me. Suddenly, I wake up, gasping for air, soaked in sweat, with this feeling of grit and sand in my mouth. It is always the same. Right at the moment when I am about to suffocate to death, I wake up. This dream has been haunting my thoughts for a while now. I have tried to come up with my own conclusions
of my true self through my dream. Apparently, if I am having a reoccurring dream about suffocating, it signifies that I am feeling smothered or oppressed by some situation or relationship, that something or someone is holding me back, and that I must be experiencing a lot of stress and tension. After gathering this information, I began to revaluate my life. My research has definitely helped me realize the things that I need to change in my life. Since I have gained this understanding, I have began to change the things in my life that are smothering and oppressing me, holding me back, and causing me stress and tension. Through this process of personal cleansing, I have noticed that my reoccurring dream has began to subside. Listen to your body. Dreams really do happen for a reason. Sigmund
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Freud’s theory of dreams suggested that dreams are a representation of unconscious desires, thoughts, and motivations. According to Freud’s psychoanalytic view of personality, people are driven by aggressive and sexual instincts that are repressed from conscious awareness. While these thoughts are not consciously expressed, Freud suggested that they find their way into our awareness via dreams. There are several other theories about dreams. One theory suggests that dreams are the result of our brain trying to interpret external stimuli during sleep. For example, the sound of a television or song may be incorporated into the content of a dream. Another proposes that dreams
function as a form of psychotherapy. In this theory, the dreamer is able to make connections between different thoughts and emotions in a safe environment. Dreams can be mysterious, and understanding them is very difficult. The content of our dreams can shift suddenly, feature bizarre elements, or terrify us with imagery. The fact that dreams can be so rich and compelling is what causes many to believe that there must be some meaning to our dreams. Don’t be afraid to explore them. I encourage you all to keep a dream journal. If you would like to share a dream with our readers, please email me a description to stover@davidatlanta.com.
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Horoscopes
ARIES You need to enmesh yourself in a group of some kind this week, even if you see yourself as a lone wolf. Your personal energy needs others in order to fully activate, so try it out and see what happens.
SAGITTARIUS Impress your coworkers -- or friends, or family or date -- with your big ideas this week. Don’t be shy about speaking up, as your mental energy guarantees that you’ve got some good stuff to share.
TAURUS A good friend or close coworker seems to be trying to get under your skin, but they’re really just trying to stand out from the crowd. Once you see that it’s not about you, it should be much more tolerable!
CAPRICORN The next few days are better for making plans than for executing them. You may find that you’ve got more time than you think you need -- but use all of it if you want to improve your odds of total success!
GEMINI Big changes are brewing, and you might want to get a sense of what’s coming before you make any serious plans. Make a few calls, check a few sites and ask those in the know what they think.
AQUARIUS Your mounting sense of excitement is totally legit -- if anything, you may be too modest about your expectations! Use your positive energy blast to improve your life in some major way.
CANCER Your brain is somewhat more powerful than your heart right now -- and it has better answers, too! Make sure you’re paying attention to what it’s telling you, and try to let it guide your responses.
PISCES Connect with others this week -- your social needs are strong. It’s a good time for you to work as part of a group or to just hang out with friends, as you are at your best when surrounded by your people.
LEO Your familiarity with power is deep and intense, but for now you may have to find a new, subtler way to make use of it. Try to get people to see that your way is the best without bowling them over. VIRGO Try to let your peers or family members do whatever they want -- or think what they want -- for now. You need to be the voice of reason later on, when things start to go wrong, but not a moment before. LIBRA It’s the perfect time to try something totally new -- so go for it as soon as possible! You may have to tell someone something they don’t want to hear, but it should actually go quite well for you both. SCORPIO You are having some family problems, but they’re nothing you can’t resolve soon. In fact, they may be heralding something big and positive -- and you are the one to recognize how great change can be!
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BLAKE’S -1/2 Price Appetizers 11am-8pmBlake’s Wild Card Show-11pm BURKHART’S -Family Feud 11:30pm EAGLE -Rock Music-Free Pool with Tony FRIENDS ON PONCE -Let’s Make A Deal HERETIC -Time Warp 70s 80s 90s Music with Paul-Dance Floor Open 10pm OSCAR’S -Show Tunes & Glee 8pm SWINGING RICHARDS -$5 Cover After Midnight
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BLAKE’S -Drag On The Edge Show 11pm BURKHART’S -Karaoke 10:30pm EAGLE -Comedy TV-Free Pool with Tony FELIX’S -Free Pool JUNGLE -Stars of the Century Show 11pm HERETIC -S.I.N. Night with Brian - Dance Floor Open 10pm LAS MARGARITAS -Dragamundo (formerly Dragamaki) with Bubba D. Licious and guests
3 LEGGED COWBOY -Sugar Baby’s Trailer Park Revue-10pm BLAKE’S -Kitty LeClaw’s Meow Mix Show 11pm BURKHART’S -Best Drag Shows In Atlanta 11:30pm EAGLE -Club Nights-DJ Dance Party HERETIC -Special Guest DJs-Dance Party 10pm JUNGLE -Dragnique Talent Search Competition. Doors Open 9:30pm. Dance Party Follows MODEL T -Poker Night 9pm BLAKE’S -Jealouse’s Daring Divas Show 11pm BURKHART’S -Best Drag Shows In Atlanta 11:30pm EAGLE -Club Nights-DJ Dance Party FELIX’S -Karaoke with Brett & Tyler 10pm HERETIC -Special Guest DJs-Dance Party 10pm JUNGLE -Special Guest DJs Dance Party TRIPPS -Cookout 2pm BLAKE’S -Sunday Brunch 12-3-DJ’s Bill Berdeaux & Daryl Cox Spin All Night BURKHART’S -Sunday Spectacular Show 9pm MODEL T -Sunday Dinner 3pm TRIPPS -Complimentary Buffet 3pm-Karaoke 7pm
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THE FILLING STATION @ The Parliament Resort 1258 Gordon Highway-706-828-7400 www.gayaugusta.com/thefillingstation MACON KAOS 2780 Riverside Drive – 478-621-0662 www.kaosmacon.com Synergy 425 Cherry Street – 478-755-9383 SAVANNAH BLAINE’S 13 East Perry Street-912-233-6765 www.blainesbar.com CHUCK’S BAR 305 West River Street-912-232-1005 CLUB ONE 1 Jefferson Street-912-232-0200 www.clubone-online.com UNADILLA The Lumberyard @ Lumberjacks Resort 50 Highway 230-1-877-888-1688 www.lumberjackscampground.com
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Cover Story
Dragnique
By Tony Smithy
Eve Michaels, now here’s a performer with all kinds of flair, if that’s the right word? Guess it is, fffflair! Eve Michaels AKA Sebastian is the new kid in town with a whole new outlook on drag. It’s glamour meets raw edge rock and roll grit. You know drag is as old as time. It got it’s name in Shakespeare’s theater from his footnotes, DRessed As Girls. These performers were considered the finest trained actors of their time, with a performing style that pushed all of the boundaries. And that’s what Eve Michaels is doing at the Jungle. With Dragnique she has brought together a group of very eclectic and talented baby queens “as they are called”, from an online screening that has gone on for eight weeks. The contestants have come from as far North as Baltimore, and each does her own type of drag “from illusion to camp”. Each week the contestants are given a challenge “reality show style”, and gain points on their completion the challenge. The first is a hoot! The contestants are given $10 and taken to the Dollar Tree Store, and what they buy they must create a costume out of, fabulous right? “Very Project Runway”, and each week the task gets more and more difficult. The each week a new guest judge is brought in, but you the audience decides who stays and who must go, Eve says this is a great way for the girls to grow as artists, as well as create a new talent pool for the Atlanta nightlife scene. Best of all, each contestant represents a charity of her choice, it’s more than just fun, “it’s about giving back as well”. So come on out each week and be a part of this fabulous and unique event! You can help create a new Atlanta Drag Star and have a great time in the process. 60 davidatlanta
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Atlanta A-Z
by David C. Muller
EPISODE THIRTY-ONE:
“G is for Gregory” Once upon a time Luke went to a palm reader in Gwinnett County. The palm reader told him, “You must move to Atlanta, Luke, for you will find love there.”
Last week, Luke ran into Chris at Burkharts. After a brief reaquaintance, they left the bar and rushed back to Luke’s apartment where Luke got on the phone with his best friend: “Check this out, Greg; my friend Chris, that hot guy I picked up back in July? I picked him up again. We’re back at my place and he wants to have a threesome with me and you.” Gregory grabbed his car keys, “I’m on my way.” Chris, in the meanwhile, stripped out of his street clothes and wandered nakedly through the penthouse, “Luke, you have a fantastic apartment. You can see the Fox Theatre from here and the Margaret Mitchell house.” “And the Federal Reserve building, don’t forget that big, giant, glorious marble-hued building.” Luke had an erection; the sexually explicit sight of another man’s naked flesh always got him hard real fast and Chris looked good; he was hot. Chris had prominent tattoos and an uncut penis and he asked, “So, Luke, do you have any hot naked photos of your friend?” Luke replied with eagerness: “Do I?” He logged on to both Manhunt on Adam4Adam to show off Gregory’s profiles: ‘UGALOCAL.’ Luke said, “I can look him up on Dudes Nude, if you want. I’m pretty sure he’s on there, too.” Chris sat on Luke’s lap and licked his lips as he looked over the photos: Gregory was 22 and, by default, that would make him the youngest participant in this highly anticipated upcoming threesome. Gregory put ‘Ask Me’ for 62 davidatlanta
position, he labeled his height as 6’3” and his body as ‘Swimmer’s. “Damn dude,” Chris whistled, “your friend has got a super big dick.” “Don’t I know it?” Luke took off his socks, “I practically rode it all the way down to Mississippi and back again this past summer.” “Hot damn, dude!” Chris rose to attention, “I can’t wait any longer, let’s you and I go back into the bedroom and get started and when Gregory arrives we’ll just add him into our coital mix like creamy cake batter.” “Yes,” Luke unbuckled his pants, “let’s retire to the chamber of dreams and enjoy ‘polite conversation.’” Gregory finally arrived ten minutes later. He found both Luke and Chris in flagrante: Chris was arched up over the mattress squirming with delight and, behind him perched like a rocket, Luke wore a sailors hat and a red scarf: “Who’s your benefactor now, Jose Cuervo?” Gregory was fully nude in an eighth of a second, “What the hell are you doing to him, Luke?” Chris glanced over his shoulder, he gasped at the exposed genitalia of Gregory. Greg had light brown hair and green eyes; Greg looked like a naked frat boy built up with muscles, thick hair, a Bachelor’s degree and a red backward baseball cap. “Get in.” Chris panted like a dog, “I’m ready for you.” Luke and Gregory “talked” with Chris for the next five hours. They exposed various
body parts and discussed sexual preferences at length. They used a long gargle of elaborate adjectives and shouted out detailed commands. They used toys as well as jellies and they swapped positions and practices and moved into the kitchen. Chris was adamant they continue their sexual exploits with chocolate and other sugar treats but Gregory claimed he was on a special “Geology diet.” “I am a student at UGA, after all.” Gregory winked, “I can’t just screw around with hydrocarbons and cholesterol all night long. There must always be an active-passive balance when it comes to this sort of activity.” “What about you, Luke?” Chris turned to our hapless hero, “Should we, can we and will we ever do this again? Please, let us continue until the bright early morn’.” “Do you see what I mean?” Luke looked at Greg, “This Chris guy and I, we went out once for drinks back in the summer and then later we came back here and we f*cked around and then I never heard from him again.” “Wait a second, dude.” Chris said to Luke, “You never called me, either.” “And then,” said Luke, “if that wasn’t bad enough, I find out later that you, Greg, have been having sex with Chris for, like, a while. This Midtown is so incestuous like that.” “So?” Gregory shrugged, “is that a problem for you?” “Well…” Luke looked at Gregory in all his nude glory and then Luke looked at Chris in all of his glorious nudity. “No, nnh-nnh.” Luke shook his head, “In this particularly magical and fictional example, I think your both hot and I think we should get it on one last time before we all sail out of here on promises of many repeat performances.” Chris tossed himself onto the sofa and pointed his ankles up towards the heavens, “But Luke, what about next week?” “Yeah, Luke.” Gregory smiled, “There’s always next week.” Luke got into position; he took a deep breath and said, “Holes.” He pushed himself in and said, “Holes. Next week we’re going to talk about Holes.” “Ich mag Löcher.” Gregory also spoke German, he said, “Ich mag Löcher sehr.” “That’s right.” Luke twinkled with rapturous energy, “you can bet his sweet ass on it!” Tune in next week for EPISODE THIRTY-TWO: “H is for Holes” “ATLANTA A to Z” would LOVE to hear from you! QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS: We welcome your feedback! Send us an email at: AtlantaAtoZ@DavidAtlanta.com AND AtlantaAtoZ@Gmail.com
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Art Gallery
Seeing
RED The first thing you should know about the RED Gallery, is that my words, my feeble attempts to describe this place, will be woefully inadequate. How does one accurately describe, in written words, the perfect clarion call of a small bird across the hushed dawn? Or recreate on the blank page the sinewy matador-movements of the man who has paused to take in the sight of his lover, kneeling beside the bed? Or the tactile pleasure of picking up an apple, smooth and firm in your cupped hand, begging to be bitten into, crisp and tart and heavy with juice? These things I describe were not merely paintings, oil on stretched canvas, to be hung on the wall. These were moments, intersections of time, space, and emotion, captured in two dimensions, to be forever lived and re-lived, at the whim of the observer. But one should expect no less of RED, for it is not merely a gallery. RED is an entity. It has a life of its own, a pulse, a heart. It surges with passion and joy. It is art for every man, regardless of his level of experience, desire, or sophistication. That being said, the art is fresh, exciting, inspiring, breathtaking! RED, in its current incarnation, was breathed into life by co-owners Shawni Mozaffari and Chris Jones. Walking through the door of the gallery, one can immediately see that their partnership is a remarkably harmonious, resonant one. Shawni is the persona of RED. Standing at 5’3” and not more than 100 pounds, she is larger than life, a real firecracker. She hails from Persia, coming from, in her own words, a “tribal culture”. So it is no surprise that the art you will find here is almost uniformly passionate, unrestrained and fresh. Whether for the wholesaler market, or investment art for the discerning private collector, the inventory reflects an exquisite understanding of quality and talent. Her approach to art selection is a simple, and refreshing one. “We take a special delight in the customer who comes in and is emotionally attached to 68 davidatlanta
the art”, says Shawni. (As she said that, I was eyeing a landscape and mentally rearranging everything else in my living room.) To that end, she and Chris travel worldwide, seeking out talented new contemporary artists, finding works that evoke that visceral reaction in the beholder. Their recent travels have taken them as far afield as London, Paris, Amsterdaam, Russia, and China. If Shawni is the spirit of RED, Chris is the heart of it all. He is the perfect counterpoint to his fiery cohort. He is tall, broad-shouldered, with a calm, sweet demeanour and bright blue eyes that sparkle with enthusiasm, “Every single day, I can’t wait to get to work”. He told me more about RED, explaining that, in addition to the 8000+ square feet of gallery and to-the-trade space, they also have a 4000-square foot show to-the-trade showroom, located at the International Home Furnishings Center in High Point, North Carolina. In addition, they also have a presence in the Dallas Market Center World Trade Center, where they carry high-end home furnishings. But the truly exciting news is their upcoming opening, in February 2011, of RED Gallery Shanghai, in the International Design Center Shanghai. RED Gallery will be the only gallery featuring original, contemporary American and European art in the center. Their elation was palpable, and I could not help but share their thrill at the prospect - I found myself wishing I could be there to see the opening! Alas, it will be quite some time before most of us make it to Shanghai, but I strongly recommend a visit to the RED Gallery, here in Atlanta. They are located in the fashionable Miami Circle Design District in Buckhead. The address is 727 Miami Circle NE, Atlanta. 404.841.2411 is the phone. And you can visit their site at www.redgalleryinc.com I warn you, be ready to have your breath taken away, and to fall in love!
Dining with Lydia Lunch LaTavola,
The Best Kept Secret in theVirginia Highlands.
La Tavola is a classic,
cozy Italian trattoria located in Atlanta’s famous Virginia Highland neighborhood featuring exposed brick, dark wood floors, rustic colors and an open exhibition kitchen. The restaurant features an extensive wine list, classic dishes made from the finest traditional ingredients and approachable, friendly service.
What more can one say about a restaurant that has received so much praise in the past year (2010 that is)? How can I describe any further the delectable Mozzarella Burratta with Tomato conserve that’s flown in straight from Puglia? What about the Pumpkin Risotto, the Braised Beef Ravioli, the Ricotta Gnocchi, all from handmade pastas! La Tavola has been an establishment in the Virginia-Highlands since 1999 and has never lost it’s edge….Always exciting, forever challenging our taste buds and all to the most recent credit of one Chef Craig Richards. Chef Craig brought his talent and experience when he was executive Chef for the Lidia Bastianich Empire to La Tavola 5 years ago and knows how to blow our palates with big flavors and special menus several times a year that follows the Italian boot from Sicily to Trento. Chef Craig and his able bodied staff on the line keep the food and quality always consistent and flavorful. My third trip there discovered just how well this bustling Trattoria maintains an excellence at an affordable price, you will also be impressed with how well informed the Servers and Bartenders are with the wine list. Do what you can to grab a seat at the bar where you get a great view of all the action, you’re gonna love it! 992 Virginia Avenue Atlanta, GA 30306 (404) 873-5430 www.latavolatrattoria.com
Perfect for family gatherings, romantic dinners or just a quick, yet satisfying, bite at the bar, here you will always feel welcomed and at home around our table. davidatlanta 69
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Bitch Session I am currently OTP TPT (outside the perimeter trailer park trash) but will soon be ITP HRT (inside the perimeter high rise trash).
Exercise once in a while and put down the Big Mac. Maybe you wouldn’t look so silly in a tight t-shirt.
When did drag become underwear modeling? Anybody can go buy a bra and panties from Kmart and call it drag.
I had sex with my best friend while my boyfriend was passed out drunk. Maybe it’s time he lays off booze and gets out of the bars.
I’m tired of you saying good morning to your Twitter and Facebook followers before me everyday. How rude! I would be a huge slut if I only had the time. Damn job. Don’t tell me you are into safe sex and then as soon as we get into bed you say it’s ok without one. If it’s not wrapped, it’s not entering.
You know, you sound smarter with your mouth shut. You’re gay. Stop trying to make Christianity fit you. Fags can be spiritual without being religious. Others don’t provide you with a belief system and a reason to live. Accept yourself and stop with the “I’m having an identity melt down” bullshit. I feel like such a fool for doing all I’ve done for you. You never intended to love anyone but your ex. I hate when I go to a drag show and see the same old tired queens on the front row vying for attention. Is there no customer service anymore? Everyone in the service industry acts like they are entitled. Baby, you have to pay your dues. Oh, and it wouldn’t hurt just to be nice.
Why do guys post pics bent over, bare-assed, cheeks spread, only to say “I’m a top”? The reason I don’t give back your clothes is because I have taken them to Good Will. They are too ugly for you to wear. You know how I told you it was good for me? Well, I just wanted you to pay for drinks. When life gives you lemons, squeeze them in your enemy’s eyes and run. And if you can, pelt some oranges, cantaloupes and watermelons too. Who said fruits can’t be dangerous? Before I put my foot in my mouth or up your ass, I’ll put it on the floor and remind myself that shoes are too expensive.
I chose Vodka over you because, unlike you, Vodka doesn’t bitch at me or tell me how to swallow it. We may not have worked out, but I can walk away with my head high knowing I’m prettier.
Please, please stop giving me updates about your Farmville plants. I don’t care.
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