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FENUXE 9.6.2012 As the season changes and whisks us into autumn, the cooling temperatures remind me just how wonderful it is to live in Atlanta.

FALL INTO AUTUMN Tyler Calkins

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The leaves will soon explode into wild hues of yellow, red, and orange, and the sky will streak with a soft pink light.

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Secretly (just between you and me), the real reason I love this time is because I can ﬁnally start wearing sweaters, coats, jackets, and scarves! Fashion is all about expression, not about labels, and as gay men and women many of us grew up in homes where expression was not only not encouraged, but rebuked. So, enjoy this time when you can express yourself. Don’t worry about what other people think or say - express yourself in a way that makes you happy.

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Filmmaker Melissa Regan didn’t seek out the family with an uncle who was transitioning into an aunt.

transgender friends. She hopes the ﬁlm will have a similar effect on others.

“The story found me,” she said. “[A co-worker] took me aside one day and said, ‘You’re never going to believe this. I just found out my brother is becoming a woman. I have to tell my daughters. What do I do?’ I was like, ‘Dude, I’m just a lesbian. I don’t really know about transgender stuff.’”

“When I came out as a lesbian and my parents were not so open,” she said. “In my own experience I knew my mom could really beneﬁt from watching how this family handled this. I wanted to show her it didn’t have to be that hard.”

But soon Melissa would be kneedeep in all that “transgender stuff.” It took her a few days before she realized she should document the process of her co-worker’s three daughters—ages 6, 9 and 11 at the time—coming to terms with the transition of their Uncle Bill into Aunt Barbara. “I wasn’t even coming at it from a transgender perspective,” she admitted. “I was more worried about kids and families and talking openly about gender and sexual orientation. At that time I didn’t even have any transgender friends. I hadn’t even met any transgender people, so I was just as shy and nervous as the kids were when we met Barbara for the ﬁrst time.” Since the ﬁlm debuted in 2001, Melissa’s life has changed substantially and she now has plenty of

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numerous seasons, we have watched designers reinterpret the classics that remind us of simpler times. a much more conservative aesthetic became the norm and now we all look like a Kennedy circa 1958. Unfortunately, it is being argued that this trend has left men’s fashion boring and predictable. this idea leaves me torn because I’ve always been one to embrace timeless design. I believe that clothing should be a second skin. However, I cannot ignore the fact that it has been some time since a piece has come down the runway during New york Fashion Week so inspired that I’m willing to sell my car to purchase it... until now! only this time, I want everything! the beauty of Fall ’12 is that nearly every piece can be easily incorporated into an existing wardrobe. this season’s trousers are shorter, lapels are wider, and shapes - while still ﬁtted - are easier at ySl and Etro. Bags are oversized, gloves are studded and dress boots are laced at Gucci and Burberry. details are restrained and layering is unexpected at tom Ford and Valentino. (Wear a puffy vest or leather bomber jacket over a suit to add interest). the key piece that I never would have guessed is the denim jacket that manages to somehow look great with everything this Fall. (my current favorite is at Zara.) the newest incarnation of the corduroy suit ﬁts close to the body and the patterned sport coat (paired with faded jeans), has become the new must have

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Cho Gets Maternal

Shannon Jenkins, Associate Writer, Lifestyle & Culture

WHEN SHE HAD her daughter nearly 44 years ago, margaret cho’s mother probably never expected to be the subject of a comedy tour. margaret has been imitating her mother for years in comedy routines, so it was just a matter of time before the comedian built an entire show around the woman who gave her life. margaret’s “mother” tour kicked off in late august in New Jersey and will make a stop in atlanta September 16 at the Punchline. as a huge cho fan, I relished the opportunity to speak with the “drop dead diva” star, who has been making me laugh for years with her comedy specials “I’m the one that I Want,” “Notorious c.H.o.,” “revolution,” “assassin” and “Beautiful.” Shannon: So, tell me about the “Mother” tour. Margaret: I’m excited about it! It’s a show I’ve wanted to do for a while. It’s a lot of stuff about my mother I had done in the past. I expanded on it. That’s always been the most popular thing in my act. It’s a fun thing to revisit. I’ll be talking about mothers in general. We also look for mothers within the queer community. We look as these female icons as mothers. Shannon: What attracted you to the role of Teri Lee in “Drop Dead Diva”? Margaret: I really loved the script and I thought it was a cool story. I’ve had a lot of body issues myself and I’ve felt very uncomfortable with my weight. I really appreciated the spirit of loving yourself and the concept that all women are beautiful. Shannon: What do you think of Atlanta? Margaret: I think there are a lot of great things about Atlanta. I really enjoy living there. I probably spend more time there 60 : SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

than I do anywhere else. During the rest of the year when I’m not shooting “Drop Dead Diva” I’m on the road. The food is great. The city is politically liberal. I appreciate that part of it. Shannon: Congrats on your Emmy nomination for portraying Kim Jong Il on “30 Rock.” Margaret: Thank you. I loved doing that role. I loved doing that show. I love that I got to be in drag. I’m excited to go [to the Emmys]. My parents are going to go with me. I’m thrilled. Shannon: What are your favorite aspects of the gay culture? Margaret: I love the humor. I love the arts, the literature. My experience within the community is really fulﬁlling. Shannon: What’s your most meaningful tattoo? Margaret: I have a horse on my left thigh with the name underneath it, which is “Ralph.” It’s pronounced “Rayf” [after Ralph

Fiennes]. It symbolizes my dog. I wanted to have a tribute to him. I thought if he got his way in death he would be reincarnated as a horse. He thought he was bigger than he actually was. Shannon: If you could play any role in a movie remake, what would it be? Margaret: I’d like to go back and revisit Kim Jong Il. No movies have really been made of him. I’d love to be him in a big movie. Another person who would be fun to portray in a movie would be Imelda Marcos. Shannon: What do you do in your spare time? Margaret: I play music. I do a lot of reading. A lot of my time is taken up with travel. I have friends all over the world. So a big part of my life is traveling and socializing. Shannon: What are your favorite cities to visit? Margaret: I love Paris, London, New York and Atlanta. Shannon: If you were running America, what major changes would you make? Margaret: I would legalize gay marriage. I would make sure everybody had equal rights. That’s a basic important thing but they can’t manage for some reason. Shannon: If you were a superhero, what would your power be? Margaret: I’d really like to ﬂy. I think that would make things a lot easier for me. Shannon: If you had to pick a new career, what would you choose? Margaret: I think I’d love to be a veterinarian. I love animals and taking care of them. Shannon: What makes you happy? Margaret: I love working and traveling and my friends and just having that joyful moment of being able to see the people I love. Shannon: What makes you angry? Margaret: Injustice, prejudice and inequality. Those things are very frustrating. Shannon: If you could tell off anyone in the world, who would it be and what’s your perfect one-line zinger? Margaret: I have so many people to tell off! There’s no way to even begin. Basically it would just be a “f@#k you.” There are so many worthy of that.

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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

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SEPTEMBER 16

“WHAT I LEARNED IN PARIS”

MARGARET CHO’S MOTHER TOUR

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“THE KING AND I” FOX THEATRE

Classic musical about a widow who accepts a job as a live-in governess of the King of Siam’s children. Tickets start at $42. See FoxTheatre.org for details.

The Alliance theater hosts the world premiere of bestselling novelist Pearl Cleage’s new play about passion, politics, and all the changes that has happened since 1973. Tickets from $30. Visit AllianceTheater. org for details. SEPTEMBER 13 – OCTOBER 7

“DRACULA: THE ROCK OPERA”

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See Bram Stokers’ novel reinvigorated with sex, blood, and rock & roll. Tickets from $20.37. Visit 7Stages.org for details.

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Local Director Freddie Ashley directs this classic tale of a Marxist revolutionary, a gay window dresser, and a Latin American prison. Tickets $15, visit Actors-Express. com for details.

Margaret Cho discusses motherhood, maternal ﬁgures, and strong women in queer culture in her edgy new show. Tickets are $28. See our interview with the great Miss Cho on page 60 of this edition of Fenuxe. SEPTEMBER 6

DESIGNING WOMEN LIVE ONSTAGE

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P.A.L.S. VIVA LAS VEGAS BINGO JUNGLE NIGHTCLUB 6:30PM

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libra [SEPT. 23 – OCT. 22] Partnerships, joint activities, friends, and even popularity are on the rise and contributing to your overall well being. Cherish this in spite of low-energy.

scorpio [OCT. 23 – NOV. 22] Things are going well, but beware of arguments. Put your best foot forward and don’t let your ego dictate your actions.

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Taurus [Apr. 20 – May 20] Join a gym and focus your energy to good effect. If you don’t take control you may tend towards excess and no one needs to see you spillin’ yo drink.

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CANCER [Jun. 21 – Jul. 22] Everything’s coming up roses. Status, profit, and welfare are improving while energy is high. Be sure to exercise and enjoy the outdoors. Don’t let self-promotion and successes affect your relationships and love life.

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