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FENUXE 7.26.2012 Would you like a side of homophobic hate with
those waffle fries? Last December I urged our readers to stop supporting Atlanta chicken staple, Chick-fil-A. The poultry giant has been quietly fighting against our community for years, but they’re not being quiet about it anymore! Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy (aka “Daddy got me my job”) just proclaimed on a radio show that he knows how we should live our lives and then doubled down when he confirmed his contempt for our community in a Christian newspaper. I’m not giving one penny of my hard earned money to his hateful chicken company. I hope you, your friends, and your family will join me in this effort. This situation highlights the reason why Fenuxe has the Best of Atlanta issue. We want you to see the businessmen and community leaders that are truly promoting our rights and the timeless American values of fairness and equality. It is important that we recognize these businesses and individuals for standing up and fighting for what is right. This is exactly why in concert with our Best of Atlanta issue, we celebrate the annual Fire Party. We’re going big again this year with fire breathers, contortionists, aerial acrobats, sexy fireman models, and so much more! Trust me – you don’t want to miss it! If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, you need to: http://thefireparty.eventbrite.com See ya there!
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8.4.12 Best of Atlanta Winners Honored in Style Nearly 148 years after General Sherman set Atlanta ablaze, another fiery event will leave its own mark on the Southern metropolis. On August 4, Fenuxe Magazine will host its annual Fire Party, one of the hottest and sexiest events of the summer, to celebrate your choices for the city’s best businesses and organizations. Fenuxe doesn’t deny its flair for extravagance, and the Fire Party won’t disappoint those with high expectations. Divulging too many details would spoil all the blazing fun, but, a taste of what’s to come will hopefully appease your burning curiosity:
The Entertainment Some of the most scorching hot talent can be found right in Atlanta, and these top-notch entertainers will undoubtedly ensure the Fire Party will be remembered for a long time. Among several of the party’s fire performers are Timothy Mack of Imperial OPA Circus, Cody Herndon of Eccentric Productions, and the über sexy Chandler Bearden, who is one half of an independent fire act. After finishing a tour with Cirque du Soleil in 2008, Timothy moved to Atlanta and founded a circus. He’s a regular performer at Jungle’s Nectar Party and wows crowds with various acts, including fire swords and fire eating. Cody, another Nectar regular, is primarily known for his fire-breathing work and his stilt walking. Chandler has flexed his flame skills at the Beltane Festival, a Midsummer Nights event, in the streets of Atlanta for Independence Day, and most recently at Tongue and Groove as the iconic dancing devil of Fireball Whisky. You certainly can’t have a fire party without fire, and you definitely can’t throw a shindig with music. Thanks to DJ Mike B, guests can expect some serious ass-shaking music all night long. During his long career, Mike B has opened for the Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Outkast and Ludacris. He’s also the main mix show DJ for Atlanta’s Q100. Most importantly, though, he quite literally sets his records on fire while performing. A few other performers for the evening will include Nicole Paige Brooks, Princess Charles, and Mary Edith Pitts. Ms. Pitts will also be raising money for Jerusalem House and AID Atlanta, with a portion of drink sales going to both organizations.
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Voter Guide If you thought deciding the winners of the Best of Atlanta was tough, just wait until July 31. Georgians will vote in the primary elections, and the variety of candidates is astounding. We’ve narrowed down the political nominees to the candidates we believe will best serve the LGBT community if elected to office.
State House District 56 Ken Britt For more than 30 years, as an openly gay man, Britt has dedicated himself to issues which impact the LGBT community including equality, HIV/AIDS, children’s issues, and electing qualified LGBT and fair-minded candidates to public office. In addition to many LGBT organizations, he has also been involved in numerous mainstream community and civic groups. Britt served on two successful local campaigns of openly LGBT candidates as chairman of Alex Wan’s election as the first openly gay man to serve on the Atlanta City Council and as treasurer and political advisor for Joan Garner’s election as the first LGBT person to serve on the Fulton County Commission. opponent: Mable Thomas (KenBritt.com) DeKalb County CEO Jerome Edmondson In his first bid for political office, Jerome Edmondson brings 18 years of experience as a CEO to the race. If elected, he plans to assign an LGBT liaison for the DeKalb Police Department and will ensure the entire police force goes through sensitivity training. Edmondson also wants to create a diversity business development office within his cabinet whose focus will include outreach and support to the LGBT business community. opponents: Gregory Adams and Burrell Ellis ElectEdmondson.com State House District 58 Simone Bell Simone Bell has served as the State Representative for Georgia House District 58 for three sessions in the House. She is the first African American out lesbian to serve in a State House in the United States and 32 : JULY 26, 2012
serves on the following committees: Children and Youth, State Planning and Community Affairs and Human Relations and Aging. Opponent: Ralph Long SimoneBell.com State House District 60 Keisha Waites In her short time as member of the Georgia General Assembly in State House of Representatives, Waites has worked on important issues that affect every community throughout Georgia. Within 30 days of being elected to the House of Representatives, she began actively lobbying her colleagues concerning House Bill 630 that would protect state employees from being fired due to their sexual orientation. opponents: Gary Davis, William Fisher, Antonio Lewis, Latrenka Riley KeishaWaites.com Fulton County State Cour Jane Morrison Jane Morrison first served on the bench from 2000 to 2002 as Judge Pro Hac Vice in Atlanta Municipal Court. She routinely conducted bond hearings and evaluated defendants for participation in pre-trial diversion programs. From 2003 to 2005 Jane served as a part-time Magistrate in the State Court of Fulton County. opponent: Melynee Leftridge Jane4Judge.com State House District 85 Karla Drenner During her tenure in the Georgia House of Representatives, Karla Drenner has championed many issues, including renewable energy, environmental protection, education, small business, job creation and occupational and personal safety. opponent: Unopposed KarlaDrenner.org
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Arts & Entertainment Local Art Gallery
Bill Lowe
“My gallery’s great passion has been to expose people in our wonderful city to art that reflects their highest aspirations; provides them with spiritual, emotional and intellectual stimulation; and contributes to cementing Atlanta’s status as a true cultural center. Atlanta’s gay community has been at the forefront of moving this conversation forward. It has provided much of the fuel for my gallery’s evolution.” –Bill Lowe
Best Museum
High Museum
Oscar Wilde said, “No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist.” So go see art by people who saw things as they really weren’t. High.org
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Best Chorus Line or Choir
Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus
“We are honored by this award, considering the tremendous contributions of all the nominees. The AGMC is proud to continue programming concerts that are not only of the highest musical quality, but are also socially relevant. Having just returned from presenting the closing performance of the festival of GALA Choruses, International, we are thrilled to be recognized by the Atlanta community in this way. Thanks to all who voted for us. We are your chorus, Atlanta!” -Kevin Robison, AGMC Artistic Director AGMChorus.org 34 : JULY 26, 2012
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Arts & Entertainment Best Live Performing Arts
Best Local Cinema
“I love variety, ambiance at my entertainment venue and easy access to the locale of choice. The Fox Theatre delivers consistent quality in programming suitable for a night out with my husband or children. We are always able to enjoy easy parking, a great meal and friendly service when we attend a show at the Fox.” —Melody Baker,
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Best Comedy Club
Dad’s Garage
These people will make you gay. “Gay” as in “happy.” Not “gay” as in “man-on-man action.” Although, the latter has happened on stage there on more than one occasion. DadsGarage.com
Automotive Best Oil Change
Havoline Xpress Lube
We could make an inappropriate comment about a sweaty mechanic and lube, but we’re classy. HavolineXpressLube.net
Best Car Repair Shop
Best Car Dealership
We can’t go to our gay events if our little gay cars don’t work. Thank the rainbow for mechanics! AtlantaCarCareOnline.com
Buying a BMW from Nalley is just like wearing a kilt. You instantly look sexy, and guys wonder if you’re wearing underwear. Well, the two are mostly alike. NalleyBMW.com
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(Close Second) Dwight Harrison Volkswagen DwightHarrison.com
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Bar Scene Best Gay Bar, Best Patio & Best Overall Value
Burkhart’s
The people have spoken, and Burkhart’s Pub is Atlanta’s gay mecca. Crowds come for the drag shows, reasonably priced food and cocktails, special events, and man hunting. Simply put, Burkhart’s has it all! Burkharts.com
Best Drag Show & Best Weekly Event
Armorettes (Burkhart’s) Best Themed Event Armorettes Easter Drag Races
“For over 33 years, we’ve just tried to put on a good show to raise money in the fight against HIV and AIDS. But the real credit should go to the people that come out and support the show and the charities we work with. One dollar can make a difference!” —Ally Yankadic, Armorette Facebook.com/Groups/TheArmorettes
Best Trivia & Best Sports Bar
Woofs
Sports-loving beefy, hairy fellas with brains— now, that’s a complete package. Teehee. WoofsAtlanta.com
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Bar Scene Best Karaoke
Mary’s
No other venue works those vocal cords harder than this East Atlanta Village bar. MarysAtlanta.com
Best Bar Inside a Hotel
Eleven (Loews)
The most incredible hotel bar in Atlanta is somewhere in between ten and twelve. Get it? Get it? LoewsHotels.com
Best Drink Special
Amsterdam
“Despite rumors of me being a total lightweight, I assure you I can handle my alcohol. I can easily drink one … maybe two … fishbowls at Amsterdam before I start making out with a barstool.” — Shannon Jenkins, Fenuxe Writer
AmsterdamAtlanta.com
Stiffest Cocktails
Swinging Richards
Strong drinks mixed with naked hunks—sounds like a good time is about to slap you in the face. SwingingRichards.com
Best Place to Dance
Jungle
Keep on dancing till the world ends. Listen to Britney. She knows what she’s talking about. JungleClubAtlanta.com
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Bar Scene Best Place to Meet Women
My Sister’s Room
“We are very excited to win this award and we are very honored to be the longest running lesbian bar in the southeast! Thank you Atlanta for supporting MSR for 16 years!” --Jen and Jami, Owners
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Best Place to Meet Men & Best Bartenders
Blake’s
Is there a coincidence that Atlanta’s finest bachelors and popular bartenders can be found in the same place? It’s time to investigate for ourselves BlakesOnTheParkAtlanta.com
Beauty Best Facial
Spa Sydell
Pamper your face. Otherwise guys will never check out your Grindr profile. SpaSydell.com
Best Botex/Fillers
Dr. Douglas Gurley
Many local guys know where to find the fountain of youth. Luckily those fellas can’t keep a secret. TDouglasGurleyMD.com
Best Place to Get a Haircut
Helmet
“We’re honored that Atlantans look to us when collaborating on their personal style. You are what you do, and we want to make sure you look good doing it!” --Randy Addison, Helmet Founder
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Best Dermatologist
Chip Hill
Dermatology Consultants
“Few people enjoy having dental work done, but we try to make the experience as pleasant as possible. The key is my team that works together like family. I have amazing people that help me include our patients in the decisions about their treatment rather than simply telling them what to do. By knowing each patient as a friend, we take the time to earn their trust and with that our family grows.” —Chip Hill
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“For more than 75 years, Dermatology Consultants, P.C. has been advancing the practice of dermatology in the metro Atlanta area. Our full-service practice encompasses the full array of medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology services. Led by eight boardcertified dermatologists, our experienced team is dedicated to serving Atlanta area patients and their families.” —Dr. Anna Pare DermatologyConsultants.org
Best Place to Get Your Nails Done
Roosters Men’s Grooming Center
A refined gentleman takes care of his appearance, and that includes shaping his nails. Otherwise he’s just a caveman. RoostersMGC.com
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Trial Lawyers Aggressively Representing Families in Our LGBT Community
RANDY E. FRY EXPERIENCED TRIAL LAWYER-PERSONAL INJURY
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Beauty Best Overall Gym
Best Tanning Salon
Gravity
“I am a fitness fanatic, and I love this gym. It is in a great convenient location and has plenty of great amenities. I love group fitness and they offer some great fitness classes. The staff is friendly and I feel like they have something for everyone there.” –Nicholas Jacobs, Fenuxe Sales Associate - GravityATL.com
Best Spa for Men
Ryan’s California Therapies
Between your ex-boyfriend and the city’s horrific traffic, it’s no wonder you’re so stressed. Relax before you end up in a padded room. RyansCaliforniaTherapies.com
Best Plastic Surgeon
Morgan Cosmetic Surgery “It is a privilege for me as a physician to serve the LGBT community in Atlanta. I take pride in having a practice where all patients are treated with respect, dignity, and kindness.” –Dr. Elizabeth Morgan DrElizabethMorgan.com
Best Bathhouse
Flex
Bath towel hanging dangerously low on the hips? Check. Cruising the hot guy in the sauna? Check. Local guys voted Flex as the best place to fill out their sexy checklists. FlexSpas.com
Hollywood Tans Midtown
There’s nothing wrong with being pale. But when you take your shirt off and blind a pilot flying a jet overhead, it may be time for some help. HollywoodTansAtlanta.com
Best Place for Massage
Massage Envy
Your boyfriend likes to pretend he’s a masseur but those knots in your back prove otherwise. Send him on a wild goose chase and go to the people who know what they’re doing. MassageEnvy.com
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Community Best Outdoor Event
Atlanta Pride
“I think Atlanta Pride resonates with people because many have a personal connection to the event. Most LGBTQ folks remember their first Pride and, whether it was in Atlanta or somewhere else, it had an impact on them. For some LGBTQ people, attending Pride is one of the few times of the year where they can truly be themselves without any worry about how they are perceived. Our festival provides them an oasis, if you will, to express who they are and live an authentic life, at least for the weekend.” –Buck Cooke, Atlanta Pride Managing Director AtlantaPride.org
Best Drag Pageant/Series
AID Atlanta Cotillion “I think the Atlanta Cotillion deserves this because it’s not really about the dresses in our event. It’s about raising awareness and much-needed funds for AID Atlanta. Don’t get me wrong. It’s fun to dress up but it’s awesome to help a great non-profit organization.” –Ronnie Mallette - Chair of the Atlanta Cotillion AtlantaCotillion.com 44 : JULY 26, 2012
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Community Best Local Non-Profit LGBT Organization
AID Atlanta
“AID Atlanta has been at the center of Atlanta’s LGBT response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and we continue to lead the way in caring for people living with HIV/AIDS and stopping this epidemic through HIV testing and prevention efforts.” -Jon Santos, AID Atlanta Development Director
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Best Benefit
Toy Party
As one of the most anticipated events of the year, For the Kid’s annual toy fundraiser draws thousands of guests. ForTheKid.org
Best Gay Sports Team
Atlanta Bucks
“The Bucks are very proud to win Best Sports Team again this year. We work hard to be first-class athletes and competitors, and we do our best to make the Atlanta community proud. It’s great to get recognized for our efforts.” –Max Alvarado, Former Bucks President
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Best House of Worship/Spiritual Center
Saint Mark United Methodist Church
Maybe it’s the spectacular stained-glass windows people like so much about this Midtown landmark. Perhaps it’s the welcoming atmosphere and genuine goodness of its members. Who knows?! StMarkUMC.org
Best Law Firm
Kitchens New Cleghorn “Our law firm fights for LGBT people and their families in courtrooms across the State of Georgia because we take issues of fairness and equality personally.” --Jeff Cleghorn, Esq. KNCLawFirm.com
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Community Best Lawyer
Randy E. Fry
With a tag line like “Trial lawyers aggressively representing families in our LGBT community” it’s no wonder Randy Fry won this accolade. Aggressive guys are hot. TheFryLawFirm.com
Best Counselor
Best Realtor
“I feel so lucky to be able to get up each day and do something that gives me such deep personal fulfillment. Helping people has always been part of my make-up, ever since I was a little kid. I believe that therapy is something everyone should try. It’s such a wonderful opportunity to get to know yourself better and to grow as a person. I’m fortunate, in that I can be present and help my clients go forward with their exciting journey of self-exploration.” –Brett Rozen BrettRozenTherapy.com
“I love serving Atlanta’s LGBT real estate needs. I was born in East Point, went to school in Atlanta, left a thriving Real Estate Brokerage in Cobb County around 1995 during the ‘Olympics-out-of-Cobb’ movement, and that risky move gave me a unique perspective, appreciation, and pride for us all equally. The community supported me then, and I continue to serve and support it now. I have seen and participated in the progress, and have enjoyed the friendships that I have made along the way of doing business. Life is good.” –ChrisLHough.com
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Best Insurance Group
Kellerman & Associates
Cocktails may soothe your nerves but they won’t give you peace of mind. That’s what insurance is for. Nationwide.com
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Fashion/Retail Best Local Boutique & Best Place to Get Sexy Underwear
Boy Next Door
Besides the whole man-on-man lovin,’ the only thing that separates us gay men from our straight counterparts is our passion for sexy skivvies. BoyNextDoor.biz
Best Gifts & Novelties Store
Brushstrokes/ Capulets
Whether you need a copy of “The Big Penis Book” or lube, everyone knows this is the place to go. They also have a ton of other stuff that has nothing to do with male genitalia. If you’re into that. BrushstrokesAtlanta.com
Best Florist
Twelve
How dark and dank the world would be without flowers. (Kind of like a world without Ben Cohen). TwelveAtlanta.net
Best Bookstore
Charis
Would you rather have a virtual lover or a flesh-and-blood person? Sometimes you might feel the same way about a book. For the best place to find books with actual binding and paper, Atlantans have chosen Charis. CharisBooksAndMore.com
Best Jewelry Store
Worthmore Jewelers
Sorry, Jessie J. Sometimes it is all about the ba-bling, ba-bling. WorthmoreJewelers.com
(Close Second) Midtown Jewelers | MidtownJewelers.net
Best Liquor Store
Tower
When you’ve had a hard week nothing soothes your nerves better than meandering through Tower’s rows of alcohol and running your fingers over all the bottles as anticipate a weekend of drinking. Or maybe that’s just us. TowerWineSpirits.com FENUXE.COM : 49
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Fashion/Retail Best Place to Shop Till You Drop
Atlantic Station
Best Shopping Mall
Lenox Square
If malls were drag queens, Lenox Square would be RuPaul. You better work it! LenoxSquare.com
Forget your aching feet and blurry vision. If your shopping trip doesn’t end with you collapsing, you can’t really call yourself a power purchaser. AtlanticStation.com
Best Quality Furniture
Room & Board
If it weren’t for this highend furniture gallery, all the loft owners in Atlanta would be sitting on milk crates. That would just be cruel. RoomAndBoard.com
Best Thrift/ Secondhand Store
Best Eye Wear Provider
Sack’s Thrift Ansley Eye and Antiques Care Exploring 45,000 square feet of showroom space full of bargains and antiques would make any thrifty shopper’s head spin. Facebook.com/ Sacksthrift.Antiques
Since 2008 Ansley Eye Care has been providing Atlanta men with stylish eyewear so they can properly check out other guys. AnsleyEyeCare.com
Best Trendsetting/ Modern Furniture
Intaglia Home Collection Just like women need Vogue to tell them what to wear, Atlantans look to Intaglia for guidance in furnishing a modern home. IntagliaHome.com
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Food Best Gay-Owned Restaurant & Best Mexican Food
Best Brunch
Oh, Castleberry Hill. You’d still be a great neighborhood without No Mas, but you’d definitely lose some of your awesome factor. NoMasCantina.com
Who doesn’t love a good brunch? But if you desire a euphoric brunch that will curl your toes and send your eyes rolling to the back of your head…well… now you know where to go. Radial.us
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Best Bloody Mary
Einstein’s
It doesn’t take a genius to find Atlanta’s best cure for a hangover. But just in case, here’s a hint: it’s located at the intersection of 12th and Juniper. MetroCafes.com
Radial Café
Best Coffee House
Octane West Midtown
We suspect this place grounds its coffee beans with “artsy” and “hip” because all the cool people sip here. OctaneCoffee.com
Best Burger
Vortex
A bad-ass burger requires more thought than just slapping some hunk of meat between two buns. Luckily for Atlanta, the Vortex chefs know how to handle their beef. TheVortexBarAndGrill.com
Best Bakery
Highland Bakery
Best Yummy Desserts
Café Intermezzo
Fight those urges to strip naked and grind your body against the dessert display. Apparently it’s illegal. We wished someone had warned us, but, you know, live and learn. CafeIntermezzo.com
Best Ethnic Food
Café Agora
We love a tasty kebab, especially when chunks of juicy meat are involved. Goodness, Mediterranean cuisine is hot. CafeAgora.com
No human could ever make jalapeno focaccia bread or cupcakes this delicious. There’s some supernatural hocus pocus going down in the Old Fourth Ward. HighlandBakery.com
Best Italian Food
Alfredo’s
The only thing that could make this Cheshire Bridge eatery better is receiving a complimentary Italian stud with every authentic meal. They do that in Rome, right? AlfredosAtlanta.com
Best Gay-Friendly Restaurant
Roxx
The day this Cheshire Bridge staple isn’t full of homosexuals will be the day Fred Phelps self-combusts in an explosion of rainbow sprinkles. RoxxFanClub.com
Best Margarita
FROGS Cantina After a pitcher of their tequila-based cocktails you may feel the need to express your uncontrollable attraction to one of the cute waiters and maybe potentially stalk him after his shift. We’re just guessing. FrogsMidtown.com
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Ru San’s
The every friendly staff at Ru San’s knows how to rock some rolls. RuSans.com
Best Place for Groups
Loca Luna
In the mood for a party? Large or small they can take it all... groups, that is. Loca Luna has it all, fun drinks, great music, and plates to share. www.loca-luna.com
Best New Restaurant
STK
For the past few months Atlanta’s diners have three letters on the tips of their tongues, and they’re not talking about PB&J. STKHouse.com
Best Pizza Joint
Varasano’s Pizzeria
“I got into pizza when I first moved to Atlanta. I just craved all of the foods that I had in New York—the cannoli, the bagels, the hot dogs. But the one I couldn’t live without was the pizza. I was determined to try and make it at home. I didn’t realize it would take six years to make one decent slice.” -Jeff Varasano Varasanos.com
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Top Spice “Top Spice’s spring salad rolls with peanut sauce are dreamy. The coconut soup and pad thai are tasty, and I would sell my mother into a ring of Russian prostitutes if need be to get the curry panang chicken. Portions are good sized while not making a huge dent in your wallet (or man purse).” -Jim Balarillo, Fenuxe Sales Associate TopSpiceAtlanta.com
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Best Hospital
Piedmont Hospital
Unless you’re scouting for a handsome doctor husband, you most likely don’t want to visit a hospital. But when life throws you a curve ball, it’s helpful to know locals prefer Piedmont. Hopefully your physician is cute and single. PiedmontHospital.org
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Pride Medical
We only get one life to live (Shirley MacClaine may think otherwise), so we may not trust our health to just anyone. PrideMedical.com
Best HIV/AIDS Care & Treatment Facility
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Compassion and professionalism mean a lot when infectious disease health care is concerned, and Atlantans know exactly where to find those qualities. AbsoluteCareHealth.com
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The gays have explored the city for undiscovered treasures and they have deemed Kudzu Antiques as the holy grail of vintage finds. KudzuAntiques.com
Best Neighborhood to Live
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Loews
Generic hotels are a dime a dozen in Atlanta. But when it comes to luxury accommodations, Loews sets the standard. LoewsHotels.com
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Park District
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Best Tire-Popping Pot Holes. Best Congested Roadways. Best Public Transit to Limited Areas. No doubt Atlanta more than deserves these “accolades.” For a major American city, this sprawling metropolis certainly lacks efficient transportation. However, there are efforts being made to improve Atlanta’s transit woes. Citizens will have the opportunity to vote on July 31 for the Regional Transportation Referendum, which could fund $8.5 billion in transportation improvements through a ten-year one percent sales tax. To find out more about the T-SPLOST referendum we spoke with Dan Williams, a staff member of Central Atlanta Progress. Offering its support of the sales tax, Dan’s organization is heavily involved in the economic development, quality of life, urban planning and marketing of the Downtown Atlanta community.
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What is the main transit problem the city faces? Dan: If I was to use one word it would be “connectivity.” We just simply lack the ability to get to what Mayor Kasim Reed calls “the last mile.” If you live in Old Fourth Ward you don’t have the ability to hop on transit or a bike path and easily get to a place in Midtown or Downtown. We are so far behind other cities in terms of connectivity around the core of the city. Will we see more bike paths? Dan: Between 45 and 60 percent of the street projects in this referendum will be what we call “complete streets” and will include bike lanes. If you want to bike between Decatur and Atlanta and want to use DeKalb Avenue you’ll have a bike lane on that street. It’s going to be a much safer road because we’ll take out the reversible lane, put in a turn lane, and add bike lanes. What about streetcars? Dan: With this referendum we’re able to build in streetcars that will go east and west across Midtown. That will either happen on North or Tenth. If you live
near Piedmont Park you’ll be able to hop on a streetcar and ride down to Edgewood and go to Sound Table and Church, then ride the streetcar to Downtown. Why not a tax on gas? Dan: There is just no political will for that. It’s just not going to happen. It’s not a solution that’s viable. If you did have a gas tax increase you’d have to hand over that money to GDOT and the people responsible with the state would determine what’s important rather than regional community leaders. That money might go to other places around the state for things we don’t really need. If you want to build the Beltline and transit then T-SPLOST is it. What if voters don’t approve T-SPLOST? Dan: If we don’t pass the referendum you will see many more toll roads around metro Atlanta. You can be sure of that because the department of transportation and state and local governments have to find a new way to pay for roads and transportation. Toll roads are going to be the way they’re going to do it. The referendum is one way to guard against more toll booths.
For details about the referendum, visit AtlantaRegionalRoundTable.com. For details about Central Atlanta Progress, visit AtlantaDowntown.com.
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Shannon Jenkins, Associate Writer, Lifestyle & Culture I’m totally crushing on Cathy Rigby. The petite actress and former Olympic gymnast strolled into the Fenuxe office recently to promote her upcoming production of “Peter Pan” at the Fox Theatre, and I just fell in love. If she has a “best gay” he better watch out. Honestly, I could just gush for hours about how genuine and lovely she is in person. Getting to know Cathy was truly a pleasure. Shannon: How did you get your start in acting? Cathy: I started after my second Olympics in 1972. I was offered different parts in TV and commercials. I took voice lessons and acting classes for seven years in California. I was as obsessive about my training as I was gymnastics and I loved it. I started from the bottom up. Eventually after seven years my voice teacher said it was time to audition. So I did for Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz.” I got the part, and my first song was “Over the Rainbow” in front of 2,000 people. It was a pretty heavy and exciting time. Shannon: What was it like to be Peter Pan for the first time? Cathy: What I found most difficult was letting go and being playful and mischievous and not being predictable, not being careful. Everything else I did in life I was very careful. It was the first time I had to find my inner child. Ever since that time the role has grown. If anything I’ve learned to quit worrying and quit trying to be perfect and be more spontaneous and just enjoy the role. Shannon: What do you like most about playing Peter Pan? Cathy: The thing I think is the most fun is the flying. You’re soaring from one side of the stage to the other. It’s choreographed but there’s lots of room to improvise. I have two people who fly me—one takes me up and down and the other from side to side. They are the best partners you could possibly have. They breathe with you; they think with you. 70 : JULY 26, 2012
They feel the movement. We’re all in sync. Shannon: I’d be afraid the wire would snap and I’d crash to my death. Cathy: That wire holds 1,200 pounds. I feel pretty good about it. Shannon: Well, you have at it. What’s the biggest challenge of “Peter Pan”? Cathy: Eight shows a week is a lot. It’s physically demanding. You want to be social and go out with the cast, but you can’t go to the local pub and hang out. The next day you have a show and you have to use your voice. Shannon: How does live theater compare to gymnastics and the Olympics? Cathy: For ten intense years of my life and two Olympics I ate, slept, drank, and breathed every moment of it. You tend to burn out quicker. The pressure is so enormous. You have one chance every four years and you hope you hit. The beam is this wide and if you wobble the difference between first and sixth place can be a tenth of a point. All these people are counting on you. You’re counting on yourself. You’ve spent all this time and you hope it all comes together. It’s a lot more stress. Shannon: Which play is on your to-do list? Cathy: I have done so many great shows. I would like to do something new. I don’t know what that is yet. I’ve played a dog, a granny, Peter Pan, the Cat in the Hat, Annie Oakley. I don’t know. I would love something brand new. After doing “Steel Magnolias” recently I want to do a lot of funny, happy stuff. I love
drama but not for weeks on end. Shannon: You’re in a new movie, right? Cathy: I just did an American Girl film that came out in July called “McKenna Shoots For the Stars.” I played a gymnastics coach. I’m very curious to see how that goes over. Shannon: What’s your guilty pleasure? Cathy: Taking a bath in a big Jacuzzi. Or just lying in bed doing nothing. Shannon: Do you have any favorite TV shows? Cathy: My husband has the power over the remote because I don’t care enough about it. I have watched more movies on Hitler, World War II, the Civil War, outer space and black holes. I truly have learned so much more than I ever did in school. I tend to watch more of the forensic stuff. But I do like the History Channel and “Downton Abbey.”
Shannon: What must you have in your green room? Cathy: Fairy dust. I must have fairy dust. Clean tights. And usually hot tea. And sometimes donuts. Shannon: You’re not aging. What’s going on there? Cathy: Oh yes I am! I did have a little boy say, “You’re really good in ‘Peter Pan.’ But as I get up close I see you have wrinkles.” Thank god for theater!
Shannon: What else do you like? Cathy: I love animals. If I could, I’d have a zoo. Shannon: Is there anything you haven’t done that you’d really like to do? Cathy: I want to be on “Dancing with the Stars.” I really, really want to do that. It would be interesting to be put into a competitive situation like that again.
Cathy Rigby in “Peter Pan” Where: Fox Theatre When: August 7-12 Details: FoxTheatre.org
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7.27.12 LEO PARTY
AMSTERDAM, 9PM
Birthday boy Dan Givens hosts a Leo bash with beats by DJ Mike Pope and DJ Vicki Powell and performances by Shawnna Brooks and Phoenix. No cover.
7.27.12
SUMMER CAMP MARY'S, 9PM
DJ Johnny Castle serves as scout master for an evening of campy music videos and naughty summer camp games.
7.28.12
SUPERHERO BLACK OUT GLOW PARTY JUNGLE, 10PM
DJ Alex Acosta makes his Southeast USA debut for a night of crazy dancing and a special performance by Phoenix. Cover is $5 before 11PM and $10 after.
8.4.12
THE FIRE PARTY
FORMER FOX SPORTS GRILL, ATLANTIC STATION, 7PM
Fenuxe Magazine celebrates the Best of Atlanta winners with a spectacular party featuring ďŹ re-breathers, sword swallowers, drag queens, go go dancers and much more. See page 26 for more information.
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Amsterdam – Industry Night – 9PM Blakeʼs – Brain Freeze Trivia – 11PM Followed by Drag on the Edge Show Burkhartʼs – Blue Monday Karaoke – 11:30PM Cockpit – Happy Bear Cocktail Hour – 6-9PM Friends On Ponce – Bad Boy Brian opens – 2PM Jungle – Stars of the Century –11PM LeBuzz – Drag Star – 10PM Maryʼs – Industry Night – 5PM Model T – Wheel of ? with Elvis – 9PM Oscarʼs – Midtown Martini Club – 4PM | Service Industry Night – 9PM Sister Louisaʼs Church – Ping Pong Tournament – 8PM The Hideaway – Domestic Beer Special Trippʼs – Monday Night Madness – 9PM Woofs – Texas Holdʼem Poker – 7:30PM
WEDNESDAY
Blakeʼs – Lust and Bust Show – 11PM Burkhartʼs – Humpday Karaoke – 11:30PM Friends On Ponce – Team Trivia – 8PM Gilberts – Trivioke – 10PM Heretic – HUMP Dress Code Night – 10PM Joeʼs on Juniper – Crazy Bitch Bingo – 8PM Las Margaritas – Trivia – 7:30PM LeBuzz – Theme Nights – 9PM Maryʼs – The Honey Pot – 9PM
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Amsterdam – Evolve Showtunes – 9PM Blakeʼs – I Gotta Sing! Karaoke by Jerry – 11PM Burkhartʼs – Trivia Tuesday Karaoke – 11:30PM Cowtippers – Trivia – 8PM Friends On Ponce – Letʼs Make A Deal with Ken – 6PM Heretic – 3 Legged Cowboy Dance Lessons – 8PM LeBuzz – Krazy Karaoke – 10PM Maryʼs – Mary-oke – 9PM MIXX – Piano Night with David Reeb – 8PM Model T – Texas Holdʼem Poker with Nut Flush – 9:30PM My Sisterʼs Room – Trivia – 8PM Oscarʼs – Show Tune Tuesday – 8 PM The Hideaway – Service Industry Night | Trivia with Will – 9PM Trippʼs – Ladies Night – 9PM Woofs – Industry Discount Day – 10AM to 10PM
MIXX – Texas Holdʼem Poker with Nut Flush – 7PM Model T – Karaoke with Pat & Tina – 10PM My Sisterʼs Room – Karaoke – 8PM Oscarʼs – ReBooT Retro – 8PM Sister Louisaʼs Church – Church Organ Karaoke – 10PM The Hideaway – Miss Laurenʼs Poker – 7PM Trippʼs – Free Taco Bar – 5PM Woofs – Trivia – 8PM
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Blakeʼs – Texas Holdʼem Poker – 7PM Blakeʼs – The Shawnna Factor Show – 11PM Burkhartʼs – Twisted Thursdays – 11:30PM Cowtippers – Movie Night – 8PM Friends On Ponce – Where Girls would like Girls meet Girls with Regina Simms – 8PM Gilberts – Wine Tasting – 6:30 – 9:30PM Heretic – 3 Legged Cowboy Line Dance Lessons – 8PM Joeʼs on Juniper – Trivia – 8PM Las Margaritas – Crazy Bitch Bingo – 7:30PM LeBuzz – Ladies Night – 11PM Maryʼs – Balls Out Thursdays Theme Night – 9PM MIXX – The Toolbox – 6PM | The Unexpected Cabaret – 11PM Model T – Wheel of ? with Michael – 9PM My Sisterʼs Room – Xplosion – 10PM Oscarʼs – Petey Party - 2PM – 8PM Tripps – Karaoke – 9PM Woofs – Country Music – 7PM
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Blakeʼs – Charlieʼs Angels Show with Charlie Brown – 11PM Burkhartʼs – The Fab Five – 11:30PM Friends On Ponce – Happy Time with Ken & Bad Boy Brian – 6PM Heretic – DJ Lydia Prim – 10PM LeBuzz – Divas Cabaret – 11PM Maryʼs – Boys Room – 5PM MIXX – End of the Week Party with Ron – 4PM | Grown & Sexy Dance – 10PM Model T – Free Friday Bagels – 10AM Oscarʼs – 80ʼs Retro Vidz – 8PM Trippʼs – Afternoon Delights – 4PM Woofs – TGIF Cocktail Night – 5PM
SATURDAY Blakeʼs – Open at 1PM. Non stop music & Video. Daring Divaʼs Show – 11PM Burkhartʼs – Extravaganza – 11:30PM Friends On Ponce – Afternoons with Bob! – 2PM LeBuzz – Divas Cabaret – 11PM Maryʼs – Hot Mess Dance Party – 9PM MIXX – Afternoon Grill-out – 4PM | Guest DJʼs Dance – 10PM Model T – Saturday Night Live with Michael – 9PM Oscarʼs – Total Request Videos – 8PM Trippʼs – Cook out – 3PM
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JUNGLE, 9PM
GREYSTONE PAVILLION, PIEDMONT PARK, 4-7PM
For the Kid collects backpacks and school supplies for underprivileged children. FRIDAY, JULY 27
AGLCC FOURTH FRIDAY NETWORKING ADVANTAGE GRAPHICS & SIGNS, 5:30PM
Join members of the Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce as the network and celebrate the anniversary of Advantage Graphics.
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TUESDAY, JULY 31
LAUGH YOUR BALLS OFF COCKPIT, 8PM
Gay comedians Ian Aber, Julie Osborne, Michelle Ramsy and Sanders Hulsey hit the stage for a little LGBT humor.
The Midtown nightclub kicks off a new amazing event filled with every type of entertainer, including aerialists, comedians, drag queens, and more. A portion of the proceeds benefits MISTER.
COMMUNITYPICKS THURSDAY, JULY 26
“BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS”
ONSTAGE ATLANTA, 8PM
This musical comedy based on the true story of the Lone Star State’s Chicken Ranch runs through August 4. THURSDAY, AUGUST 2
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3
NATIONAL PUPPET SLAM CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS, 8PM
The nation’s best puppeteers showcase a collection of short-form pieces for adult audiences. TUESDAY, AUGUST 7
“PETER PAN”
“THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)”
FOX THEATRE, 8PM
Three actors take audiences on a high-speed romp through all 37 of the Bard’s plays in two hours.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8
SHAKESPEARE TAVERN, 7:30PM
Cathy Rigby stars in an allnew production of this family classic, which runs through August 12. See our interview with Cathy on page 64. KELLY CLARKSON & THE FRAY
VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE, 7PM
The pop diva and rock band bring their popular music to the ATL.
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Holler Poodles, I just want to take a moment and thank all of you who have helped me raise over $34,000 since December 2010. I absolutely could not have done it without your support and the support of Jerusalem House, Fenuxe Magazine, Richy Pugh and countless others. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I’m so excited to announce that my annual birthday fundraiser will be August 4 as a part of Fenuxe Magazine’s Fire Party. All I can say is watch out! This will be the party event of the season. I know you’ve heard it before but you don’t want to miss out on this one. Absolutely something for everyone. Tyler has shared some of the details with me and all I can say is “WOW!” Hold on to your seats! I hope you will join me August 4 at Atlantic Station for my annual birthday fundraiser. A portion of the drink sales will be split between Jerusalem House and AID Atlanta. In other news, I had the pleasure **wink wink** of performing at the new Oz Campground over the July 4th holiday weekend, complete with a fireworks spectacular. They pulled out all the stops and made sure we all had a great time. I had performed there under previous management but the new owners have made major improvements to the campground and care about everyone’s experience. I love that they emphasize this is “your” campground. They want you to be happy. I also love that they embrace diversity because everyone is well represented. You must come check it out! Thought of the week: “The fear of being nothing, achieving nothing and becoming
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nothing should be way bigger than the fear of making mistakes. A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.” (George Bernard Shaw). Mistakes help us discover who we are. With every mistake that we make we discover more and more about ourselves, about who we are, about our limits, about our capabilities, about what we can and cannot do. They help us be more compassionate and more tolerant with ourselves and others. “There is a power inside every human against which no earthly force is of the slightest consequence.” (Neville Goddard) Love and lashes,
Mary Edith Pitts Don’t forget to join me every Monday for Brain Freeze at Blake’s on the Park at 11PM. Please send your questions and feedback to me at maryedith99@gmail.com.
Jerusalem House & fenuxe Magazine congratulate Mary edith Pitts on raising $34,000 since dec. 2010
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July 23 to August 22 You better tell the truth, girl! If you don’t everything is going to blow up in your face.
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september 23 to october 22 Don’t stand in the way of yourself, have a drink and you can make it all happen!
scorpio october 23 to november 22 Time to deal with your past, sorry honey, but it is time to move forward.
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november 23 to december 21 New love, New money, New bottle of vodka.... That’s it!
Capricorn december 22 to January 19 Find a new way to do things at work, don’t do it their way, you’re smarter anyway!
AQUARIUS January 20 to february 18 You want a boyfriend, but you want independence. Maybe you need to see what he wants!
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february 19 to March 20 You’re spread too thin, ditch anything else in your way, focus on you, and at least buy a new outfit!
ARIES March 21 to April 19 Color outside the lines, or at least spill some red wine on the bar.
Taurus April 20 to May 20 Apply for the job of your dreams, it is your chance for the spotlight.
GemIni May 21 to June 20 Make more connections with people, this is your moment to excel through the people around you.
CANCER June 21 to July 22 Tell everyone how you feel, if you want him, tell him.
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OUTPHOTOS HRC SUPPORTS KEN BRITT 7-12-12 • 5 Seasons
Supporters of gay activist and House District 56 Ken Britt gathered in anticipation of the July 31 primary election.
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OUTPHOTOS HOTLANTA SOFTBALL 7.8.12 • Metro Softball Complex
Hot, sweaty ball players wrapped up the spring season with a day of friendly games.
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OUTPHOTOS ALL AMERICAN BEAR PARTY 6.23.12 • FROGS
Debutante Virginia Bouvier-St. Cloud (AKA Scott Tucker) threw a beer bust to raise funds for the AID Atlanta Cotillion.
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