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FENUXE 1.26.2012 Welcome to the first issue of Fenuxe in 2012! What better way to kick off a new year than harp our readers to death about building a better and healthier lifestyle? That’s right, this issue is packed full of useful tips and tricks for you to become a better you!
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Now let’s get real. Towards late January you should be experiencing the inevitable realization that your sought-after and determined new year’s resolution is on the verge of being abandoned and forgotten, possibly forever. Changing was harder than you thought. I know.
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It’s not so much the “going to the gym three days a week,” “losing 30 pounds in six months” or “saving extra money for a rainy day” act in itself, it’s the whole uprooting your entire familiar routine to make the change. If your favorite place to light up a cig is on your commute home, it will be painful to quit smoking altogether if you still plan on driving. Changing one major behavior requires adapting tons of new actions. That being said, maybe you shouldn’t give up your resolution altogether once you slip up. Take the small steps to get to where you want to be. And that’s what this issue is all about, little things to help you in your day-to-day which will eventually allow you to achieve your real goals, like slappin’ on that sexy suit come summer.
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Style Savvy, Cost Conscious Not all of us can afford this seasonʼs Gucci. Some of us canʼt even walk through Dillardʼs without cringing at price tags. However, with the proper knowledge, we can all manage to update our looks. Local male image consultant and style expert Aaron Marino offered his advice on affordable options for revamping our style and wardrobe.
Update your look for under $100 Get a haircut. Hairstyles need to be updated. Some guys in 1985 got a cut and thought, “This is perfect.” And they’ve kept it for 25 years. For $15 you can get a new, stylish haircut. Buy a new belt. So many men will wear a belt until it is long past its prime and effectiveness. Belts wear out. About every two years I recommend tossing out the belt you’ve been consistently wearing and getting a new one. Buy a health club membership. Your body is your clothes hanger. Invest in a shoe shine sponge or polish. Take care of the shoes you have. Replace the laces and shine them up. Tailor your favorite shirt. It will cost you about $15. Even if you’re buying a fitted shirt off the rack it’s better than a standard-cut shirt but you’re still going to have extra room and bagging if you have a nice body underneath. If you have a big belly you can still get a shirt tailored because there are areas they can modify in order to get you into a shirt with a great fit.
Have an extra $100? Treat yourself to a great pair of jeans. A lot of men wear jeans too long or haven’t tried on a bunch of different pairs. You can find a pair of nice fitting, great looking jeans for under $50. Jeans are one of the most versatile pair of pants you can own. Also, Levis has done a great job of rebranding itself. There aren’t just the 501 jeans anymore. There are a lot of different cuts and a variety of styles. Invest in a black sports coat. One of my goto places when I’m trying to save money is JC Penny, which offers sports coats and blazers that are literally $50.
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Stumped on where to shop? Try these: K&G: You can find great items at reasonable prices. Iʼm sure you can find purple alligator shoes there, but you can also find a lot of stuff that is fashion-forward and style appropriate for the average guy. Macyʼs: They have a bunch of different price points. Thereʼs always a sale going on. You can find some great items at some really good prices. T.J. Maxx and Marshalls: Donʼt be afraid to go into discount stores. If you see a great thrift store, go in and take a look. You can find jackets and sports coats for $4 or $5. Never buy shoes at a thrift store though. Thatʼs the one thing I donʼt think you should skimp on.
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Big Gay Event Coming to Atlanta Organizers of the first Pride Expo promise the mega affair will be the "premier lifestyle and entertainment event" in Atlanta this year. Scheduled for April 21-22 at the Atlanta Convention Center at Americas Mart, the LGBT-focused expo will provide 48 hours of non-stop activities focusing on the arts, food and well-being. “We wanted to draw awareness and show LGBT people in a positive light,” said Pride Expo Vice President Ray McCreary. “We are a vital part of the community and shouldn’t be overlooked.” The event’s creators hope to address the needs and interests of the LGBT community of the South while offering cultural and educational activities that inform, inspire and entertain. The expo will offer exhibits, informational break-out sessions, social networking events, shopping, dining and entertainment. With the expo only a few months away, McCreary said organizers are busy lining up live entertainment and speakers. He confirmed one after party will be held at My Sister’s Room on Saturday, April 21, with a drag show, VIP room, food, beverages and a DJ. For more information about The Pride Expo, please visit www.theprideexpo.com
“Things are coming along great,” he said. “Every day we’re getting more hits on the web site and people are calling in asking about tickets.” Tickets should go on sale around February 1. Attendees will have three admission options and participation levels. General admission tickets will include attendance to the Pride Expo and all activities held within the exhibit hall. After-hours passes will allow guests the same daily events plus some of the most exclusive entertainment and after-hours parties in the city. The full-access VIP passes will provide an all-inclusive experience, including attendance at all Pride Expo events and all off-site activities. The exclusive VIP events include private entertainment venues, backstage access, food and wine tastings, private parties with celebrity entertainment, photo opportunities, signings and much more. The Pride Expo will also partner with local non-profits, charities and organizations and will donate a portion of the proceeds generated from ticket sales to those groups. Currently, the event will benefit For the Kid in All of Us, but McCreary said opportunities to work with other charities are still available.
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Let's face it, it's way too easy to pack in over one thousand calories on any given night out. One drink, two drink, and before you know it those ямБve cosmos have given you a spare tire. We know, it's a cruel world. Can there be another way? We dug deeper into the delights of self-indulgence and found one can have a fabulous night out, without adding any calories. Follow our lead.
start at zero THIRTY-MINUTE DRIVE AFTER WORK TO GRAVITY FITNESS: -80
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STOP BY LAS MARGARITAS ON THE WAY HOME FOR A QUICK POST-WORKOUT TACO (TO-GO): +270
WORK-OUT ON ELLIPTICAL TRAINER FOR 30 MINUTES: -438
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HEAD TO BLAKE'S AND WATCH A DRAG SHOW FOR ONE HOUR: -92
MEET UP WITH FRIENDS AT AMSTERDAM FOR DINNER (SOUTHWEST CHICKEN WRAP) AND A COCKTAIL (SMIRNOFF COSMO): +426 AND +150 = +576
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HAVE ANOTHER COSMO: +150
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GET LEFT AT BLAKE'S AND CAN'T FIND A CAB, SO YOU WALK TO BURKHART'S (1.2 MILES): -129
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SHOWERING AND DRESSING FOR YOUR EVENING OUT: -70
total: -318 BEFORE HEADING INTO BURKHART'S YOU STOP BY BRUSHSTOKES/CAPULETS FOR A COUPLE OF SPECIAL ITEMS TO BE USED LATER IN THE EVENING (20 MINUTES OF SHOPPING): -60
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CAB IT TO JUNGLE AND GET ON THE DANCE FLOOR! (ONE HOUR OF DANCING): -458
HEAD TO BURKHART'S, BUTCH IT UP AND GRAB A BUD LIGHT: +110
total: -221
total: +237
CALL IT A NIGHT AND GRAB THAT SPECIAL FRIEND FOR SOME ALONE TIME BACK AT THE HOUSE (ONE HOUR): -172
RIGHT BEFORE YOU BRUSH YOUR TEETH AND HEAD OFF TO BED YOU EAT ONE OREO, YOUR GUILTY PLEASURE: +55
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Note: All calories counted and burned are merely estimates based on a person weighing 170 calories using general resources. We recommend using a smart phone application to customize your own calorie activities based on your height, weight, gender and exercise history. 22 : JANUARY 26, 2012
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When it comes to wellness, a gay man simply cannot ignore the topic of HIV. Numerous studies confirm gay men still make up a significant percentage of HIV/ AIDS cases. AID Atlanta and Positive Impact's MISTER Community Center offer free testing and an abundance of services, including programs for those living with HIV. Fenuxe asked Danny Sprouse, Prevention Director of Positive Impact, a few questions about the virus. From your experience at MISTER, do you think Atlanta's gay community is being responsible when it comes to HIV prevention? The real challenge isn’t so much lack of responsibility as it is lack of knowledge that the Atlanta gay community has in regards to HIV and safer sex practices. Many men think they are being safe when, in fact, they are at a high risk of contracting HIV. This is especially true with men that are in “monogamous” relationships. In a recent CDC study, a scary finding suggests that men in monogamous partnerships are more likely to contract HIV than single gay men. Men in relationships tend to discontinue consistent condom usage because they assume exclusivity with one another. One or both partners might stray but be afraid to admit it. Meanwhile, they have unknowingly introduced HIV or another STD into the relationship. What are your thoughts on staying healthy for those already infected? Safer sex doesn't stop once you are infected. With a weakened immune system, other STDs such as syphilis or hepatitis-B can be much harder to treat. We also encourage those infected to stay on top of their health. It is especially important for them to continue regular check-ups to monitor how the virus is affecting them. In December 2011, the CDC reported that only 51 percent of those aware of their HIV positive status receive ongoing medical care and treatment, and perhaps more profound, a study published in Health Psychology estimates that about 80 percent of young gay men who are HIV-positive don’t know their status because they’ve not been tested since their exposure. How often should sexually active people get tested? It is recommended by the CDC that all gay and bisexual men get tested at least annually, and more often for sexually active men. MISTER recommends if you are sexually active with less than five sex partners a year you should test every six months, and if you have more than five different sex partners in a year you should be testing every three months.
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AID Atlanta, located at 1605 Peachtree Street Northeast, offers free rapid testing Monday through Thursday from noon to 7 p.m. A variety of interesting programs are available through AID Atlanta, including One Night Stand, a monthly meeting at 7 p.m. where guys into “no strings attached” discuss various topics; Coffee Talk, sessions held in coffee hotspots and are focused on introducing men to AID Atlanta's Gay Outreach; and Tongues United, an online chat group for participants who wish to maintain their confidentiality. For more information regarding AID Atlanta's HIV Testing Program, please call 800-551-2728 or (404) 870-7775 or visit www.aidatlanta.org.
Located at 60 Eleventh Street Northeast, MISTER provides free rapid testing Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. MISTER now has a free reminder service that discreetly contacts clients via text message or email when it is time to return for their next HIV test. MISTER also offers free sex coaching where clients meet one-on-one with a sex coach to discover ways to continue having as much hot sex as they want while still protecting their health. For more information about Positive Impact and MISTER, visit www.positiveimpact-atl.org or call 404.589.9040.
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WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK Between resolutions of saving money and a shaky economy, it should come as no surprise that everyone is pinching pennies these days. But you donʼt have to nix your plans for a much-needed vacation this year in order to maintain your savings account. Fenuxe asked Atlanta-based travel agent George Estelle, president of Trips With George, to offer a few budget-friendly travel tips. Are there any specific destinations that are easy on the pocket book? The best value is Mexico—Cancun, Puerto Vallarta or Cabo San Lucas. This is because the Mexican dollar trades very well against the US dollar, and there are a lot of flight options to Mexico. Also, cruises are a great value because they allow you to see multiple locations without having to pack and unpack, and the cost of the cruise includes your meals. If travelers wanted to spend under $1,000 for a trip, where could they go? For $1,000 two people could spend a weekend in Charleston, Savannah, Asheville or Jacksonville. They can also fly to Chicago, Washington DC, South Beach, Miami, Ft Lauderdale or New Orleans and this would include air and hotel for two. You can also take a cruise for three to five nights in Key West or Mexico. Are there things someone can do to save money on booking a flight, a car, a hotel, etc.? Always weigh your luggage before you get to the airport. If you check in online and prepay for your bags you can save a few bucks. Also it is less expensive to check a second bag rather than to check one bag over 50 pounds. I spoke to one person who only wanted to take one bag; it weighed 70 pounds, which is 20 pounds over the maximum weight. The airline charged him a $175 overweight fee. Had he checked two bags it would have cost $50.
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Are there any travel fees that can be avoided if you plan ahead or know what to watch for? Yes, online travel agencies charge huge fees to make changes or cancel your reservation; this is because they only get paid if you travel. Airlines charge huge change fees. Sometimes it is less expensive to just purchase a new ticket. Beware of hotels that offer a prepurchase discount; this means they will offer you 5 to 10 percent off if you pay in full the day you make your reservation. However, they also note you cannot change or cancel your reservation, and they mean it.
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While sitting at the bar of Fifth Ivory I had a prophecy. I predict the new eatery will turn out to be Midtown's own version of “Cheers”—only gayer and with a piano. And Iʼm a pro at predictions. Once I dreamed a light bulb burned out in my foyer, and it totally did the next day. Obviously I have the “gift.” Seriously, though, Fifth Ivory possesses the potential to become a gay landmark in Atlanta. The Victorian home turned restaurant offers plenty of ambiance while the cute wait staff provides attentive, friendly service. Pianists embellish the experience Wednesday through Sunday with show tunes, classics and current hits. It actually feels like you’re visiting friends who know how to throw a party. I have visited several times since its grand opening in November when the restaurant was known as Mirffee’s Den, and I have yet to be disappointed. My first experience was certainly impressive. My pal and I were seated in a cozy room off the main floor with a fireplace and a portrait of Vivian Leigh. We shared the Philly cheese steak egg rolls and fried green tomatoes topped with fresh roasted corn salsa and goat cheese. Both were delicious, but I could have easily injured one of my buddies for the perfectly cooked tomatoes, which were some of the best I’ve eaten in quite a while.
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My own meal that night began with the baby spinach salad with hot bacon vinaigrette, followed by the Southern style pot roast. I relished every bite of my delicious dinner and never regretted the calorie intake. On a recent visit, however, I planned to be more health conscious—as part of my New Year resolution, of course. I checked out some of his menu’s healthier options, which included the grilled rosemary chicken and broccoli with basil pesto sauce, the chicken marsala, the pork osso or the grilled salmon with organ beurre blanc. I opted for the grilled rosemary chicken. But first I began with a baby spinach and strawberry salad topped with a wildflower honey blackberry vinaigrette. It was fresh, light and tasty, and I could have licked the plate. The chicken entree popped with flavor and just the right amount of pesto. If calories aren’t a concern, try a few of these specialties favored by customers—the country fried steak topped with a cream demi glace; 30 : JANUARY 26, 2012
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A Dance for Life
A gentle calm radiates from the handsome man with tattooed arms and kind eyes. He evokes both the sense of a boy full of life and a man possessed of wisdom. Perhaps that's why his age proves so difficult to determine. Bubba Carr certainly looks young in his favorite T-shirt and jeans ensemble, which fits well on his athletic frame. In fact, last year the veteran dancer portrayed a high school student in the locally filmed “Footloose.” With a flash of his genial smile he said, “I’m 48.” Maybe all the dancing kept him young or maybe it’s simply amazing genes. Possibly it was all his close contact with Cher. He first met the ageless gay icon while auditioning for her music video “I Found Someone.” “I danced my ass off, and that night I got a call from the choreographer’s assistant who said, ‘Cher wants you at her house tomorrow.” The next day he was dirty dancing with the diva in her wicker-covered kitchen. After that rehearsal he filmed the video and spent nearly 20 years on tour with her. “I grew up on stage with Cher,” he said. “That was a good long run. She took me around the world.” Before Cher, he danced on the final season of the TV series “Fame,” which was one of his goals when he moved to LA in 1984. Shortly after relocating to the West Coast, Bubba landed a touring gig with another of his idols—Mitzi Gaynor. Eventually Bubba toured with Porno for Pyros and Jane’s Addiction, where the rock ’n’ roll lifestyle finally snagged him. “I was a raging drunk on tour,” he said. “I was partying way too much. There were alcohol and drugs and debauchery everywhere. That’s just the way you went about your business. It really was an alternate universe. You’re kind of like in this bubble that moves from city to city.” Many gigs and years later, Bubba—now eight years sober—continues building his impressive resume. He will be seen dancing on the film “Rock of Ages,” starring Tom Cruise, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Alec Baldwin and Mary J. Blige. It is tentatively set for release in June 2012. Recently he choreographed three numbers in the show “27” at Atlanta’s Fabrefaction Theater. 42 : JANUARY 26, 2012
The show was based on the music of Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Amy Winehouse, who all died at age 27. He is currently in talks to choreograph a Broadway show in China this year. Yet with all his success, Bubba has found himself in a unique position. “I just started my first normal job, which is weird,” he said. “I’m working as a receptionist at a hair salon. I’ve never had a job outside of dance.” About a year ago he quit as artistic director of Dance 101 off Briarcliff Road. The job required more than he was willing to offer, although he continues to teach a class there. “It was a tough choice,” he said. “It was a great salary but I’d have to give up me and my creativity and freelancing. I want to get back to why I danced in the first place. I never danced to make money. Dance made me a lot of money but I never wanted to do it to make money. However, I found myself dancing to make money. It kind of chipped away at the passion aspect of it.” That passion arose at the age of 10 after his sister started taking acrobatics. Her backbends and cartwheels piqued his interest, and Bubba soon enrolled in a dance class in a strip mall in Daleville, Alabama. “I was the only boy in the studio so I got my classes for free.” He soaked up various forms of dance, all while studying karate. Like many gay boys growing up in the Deep South, Bubba attracted slurs like “sissy” and “fag,” but he always brushed them off. “I was taking karate so I knew if you got too close I could kick your ass and then run away,” he said. When it came to his family, Bubba did not want for acceptance and support.
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“My parents were incredible,” he said. “They loved me. They’d go to dance recitals and then go to karate tournaments. They never expected me to do whatever everyone else did. Maybe that’s what made it OK for me to be different and not do what the other boys were doing.”
While Atlanta offers some gigs, it doesn’t quite provide the same dance opportunities as LA. If Bubba remains here, he must choose a career path away from dance. One thing is clear: he wants to dance for the love it. Dancing to pay bills doesn’t appeal to him, which poses an internal conflict.
His family brought Bubba to Atlanta. He originally moved here from LA in 2004 to have easier access to them. He ping ponged back and forth over the years between gigs and tours and finally settled here around 2007 when he accepted the Dance 101 job.
“I’m in idle position right now,” he said. “For right now I’m here. I do want to figure out what I’m going to do for the rest of my life. I don’t necessarily want it to be dance. Although, I’ll always dance. I have a vision of me croaking on stage. If I did a leap and croaked in midair and dropped, I wouldn’t mind that.”
Maybe “settled” isn’t the right word. Bubba remains torn between the city near his Alabama relatives and the city full of connections. Long-time friends within LA’s dance community continue to ask Bubba why he stays in Atlanta when his family would only be a flight away if he moved. “I still ponder that every day,” he admitted. “I want to make sure that if I move it’s for the right reasons. I like the low-key aspect of living in Atlanta. But if I’m going to be here I need to transition into another career.”
Until then, the handsome man with tattoos and kind eyes answers phones at a Buckhead salon. He spends too much time at the Ansley Starbucks, eats a lot of sushi and enjoys going to the movies. But mostly he thinks about dance.
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Hobbies: Writing music, hiking, surfing, snowboarding, wakeboarding, tennis, road trips Job Title: Student, Model for Click Models, Musician Celebrity Crush: Brit Marling, Ryan Reynolds Quote: "I've waited all my life. If not now, when will I? Stand up and face the bright light. Don't hide your eyes. It's time." --Incubus Pet Peeve: Bad drivers, bad grammar, ignorant people and mayonnaise Pets: No time for a pup, but I do eventually want an Airedale Terrier and I would name him Rufus.
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by lots of laughing at a comedy club Hobbies: Trivia nights, Trashy TV, Playing card/board/video games Job title: IT Systems Administrator Celebrity crush: Charlie Day Favorite quote: “Expectation is premeditated resentment.” Pet peeve: Selfishness Pets: Uncle to a chiweenie
Position (sports): Wing/Outside-Centre Atlanta neighborhood: East Atlanta Hometown: Born in Detroit, raised in Los Angeles County Age: 30 Relationship status: Single Favorite gay Atlanta establishment: Don't really have a favorite. It all comes down to the event and the people that are with me Ideal night out: A great dinner out with someone special, followed by drinks with
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Position (sports): Midfield, Left Atlanta neighborhood: Midtown Hometown: Panama City, Panama Age: 33 Relationship status: Single Guilty pleasure: “Lord of the Rings� marathons Ideal night out: Nice dinner, great conversation, and then good dancing with friends (or slow dance with cute guy) Hobbies: Soccer, dance, outdoors, movies, gaming, karaoke Job title: Engineer Celebrity crush: Robert Gant Favorite quote: "Until mankind can be peaceful enough not to have violence on the news...there's no point in taking it out off shows that need it for entertainment value." Pet peeve: Tardiness Pets: None, but prefer dogs over cats
Position (sports): Short Stop Atlanta neighborhood: East Point Hometown: Anniston, Alabama Age: 34 Relationship status: Dating someone Guilty pleasure: Trashy reality TV. “Bad Girls Club� Favorite gay Atlanta establishment: Gilberts or any place that serves drinks Ideal night out: Hanging out with friends, dinner and a few drinks Hobbies: Painting, listening to music, working in the yard Job title: Artist (www.handsonworks.com) Celebrity crush: Jason Statham Favorite quote: Smile. We are all gonna die anyway. Pet peeve: People who eat with their mouths open or loud eaters. I had a roommate one time that was both. Pets: Taking care of the neighborhood stray cats and my fish in my tiny outdoor pond.
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Dear Mary, My boyfriend and I have been together for three years now. We moved in together a year ago, and we recently adopted a cute puppy from the animal shelter. I'm totally fine with our stable life together, but now my partner wants to merge our bank accounts. I'm not comfortable with this. I like having my own money. Plus I make a few purchases here and there I'd rather not explain. Let's just say I subscribe to some adult entertainment he wouldn't like. How do I squash this potential merger without exposing my little secret and maintaining my own assets? Help!
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GAY ATLANTA MAP
Bliss Atlanta
2284 Cheshire Bridge Rd.
BJ Roosters
MAPKEY
Club/Dancing
Sports
Live Entertainment
Leather
Food
Non-Smoking
Pool Tables
Retailer
1086 Alco St.
Jungle Club
The Heretic
2115 Faulkner Rd.
2069 Cheshire Bridge Rd.
BR ID G
2425 Piedmont Ave.
2715 Buford Higway
Mary’s
1287 Glenwood Ave.
IR E
466 Edgewood Ave.
Brushstrokes
The Cockpit
Felix’s
465 Boulevard
1400 Northside Dr.
Oscar’s
1510 Piedmont Ave.
Burkhart’s Pub
1931 Piedmont Cir. MO
Hobnob
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1551 Piedmont Ave.
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Boy Next Door
1447 Piedmont Ave NE
1510 Piedmont Ave.
My Sister’s Room LeBuzz 1271 Glenwood Ave.
Roxx Tavern & Diner
Tripp’s Bar
1510 Piedmont Ave. 1510 Piedmont Ave.
Swinging Richards
1842 Cheshire Bridge Rd.
1824 Cheshire Bridge Rd.
PIEDMONT AVE.
Chaparral
Cowtippers
1600 Piedmont Ave.
Sister Louisa’s
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1544 Piedmont Rd.
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The Hideaway E
Las Margaritas
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Woofs
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2345 Chesire Bridge Rd.
Opus One
585 Franklin Road
AMSTERDAM AVE.
14TH ST.
Amsterdam Cafe 302 Amsterdam Ave. 12TH ST.
Einstein’s
F.R.O.G.S.
1077 Juniper St.
931 Monroe Dr. 10TH ST.
TWELVE Boutique
1049 Juniper St.
893 Peachtee St.
PIEDMONT AVE.
JUNIPER ST.
PEACHTREE ST.
SPRING ST.
WEST PEACHTREE ST.
Bulldogs
931 Monroe Dr.
991 Piedmont Ave.
1000 Piedmont Ave. Ste. D
I-75 I-85
MetroFresh
Outwrite Bookstore Blake’s
227 10th St.
Gilbert’s Cafe
MONROE DR.
Joe’s On Juniper
219 10th St.
The Fifth Ivory 794 Juniper St.
5TH ST.
Friends On Ponce
736 Ponce de Leon Ave.
PONCE DE LEON AVE.
Atlanta Eagle
306 Ponce de Leon Ave. NORTH AVE.
Model-T
669 Ponce de Leon Ave.
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For location information and a full list of venues, check out the Gay Atlanta Map
MONDAY Woofs – Texas Hold’em Poker – 7:30PM Mixx – Pianist David Reeb – 8PM Las Margaritas – Dragamundo – 8:30PM Jungle – Stars of the Century – 11PM Blake’s – Drag on the Edge – 11PM
TUESDAY
Swinging Richards – No Cover Tuesdays – 6:30PM Oscar’s – Show Tune Tuesdays - 8PM Mary’s – Mary-oke – 9PM Amsterdam – Evolve – 9PM Chaparral – Hip Hop Talent Show – 11PM – 4AM Burkhart’s – Karaoke – 11:30PM
WEDNESDAY FROGS – Trivia – 7:30PM Joe’s on Juniper – Crazy Bitch Bingo – 8PM Model T – Karaoke Singalong – 9:30PM Mary’s – The Honey Pot – 9PM Blake’s – Feathers & Flesh – 11PM
THURSDAY Las Margaritas – Crazy Bitch Bingo – 7:30PM Joe’s on Juniper – Trivia – 8PM Heretic – Three Legged Cowboy - 8PM Gilbert’s – Etcetera – 10PM Felix’s – Karaoke – 10PM
FRIDAY Woofs - Cocktail Night - 5PM Jungle - The Wild Mustang - 7PM LeBuzz – Stripped – 11PM Chaparral – Got Leche Latin Fridays – 11PM – 4AM Blake’s – Kitty LeClaw’s Meow Mix – 11PM
The latest and hottest events going on every week in gay Atlanta.
SATURDAY
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Mary’s – Hot Mess – 9PM Blake’s – Jealouse’s Daring Divas – 11PM Chaparral – Tribal House – Nicole Paige Brooks – 11PM Jungle - Special Guest DJ’s Dance Party – 11PM Burkhart’s – P.O.P. – 11:30PM
SUNDAY
Blake’s – Jazz Brunch– 12PM The Hideaway – Bloody Mary Bar – 12:30PM Gilbert’s – Karaoke – 6:30PM Burkhart’s – The Armorettes – 7PM Chaparral – Hip Hop with DJ truz – 11PM – 4AM
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 26
PING PONG PITTY PARTY SISTER LOUISA’S CHURCH, ATLANTA, 7:30PM
This night of ping pong will feature sangria and silent auction items to benefit the Atlanta Responsibility Coalition. There’s no cover, but the sign-up fee for the Ping Pong Tournament is $25. To register, call 404-522-8275. FRIDAY, JANUARY 27
ATL TO LAX: FIRST CLASS JUNGLE, ATLANTA, 10PM
Djay McCracken, DJ Vicki Powell and DJ Mike Pope heat up the dance floor with partial proceeds benefiting MISTER and GO Atlanta. $5 cover. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3
ROUND ‘EM UP FRIDAYS MY SISTER’S ROOM, ATLANTA, 8PM
Country night returns in the East Atlanta village every other Friday with DJ Jack Daddi and Missy Miller playing country and line-dancing hits. Door open at 5, and there’s never a cover.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27
RED MEAT PARTY MARY’S, ATLANTA, 7PM
It’s “Ginger Appreciation Night” with DJ Whiska spinning from 7 to 10PM for Ginger Happy Hour and DJ Diablo Rojo heating up the dance floor with red hot jams from 10PM until close. SATURDAY, JANUARY 28
SHAKESPEARE FOLLIES TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY
ARTS EXCHANGE, ATLANTA, 8PM
This greatest hits show will feature the most popular and hilarious scenes from the Follies archives. Burlesque troupe Minette Magnifique will be the special guests. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For details, visit www.oddmanouttheater.com.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5
NFFLA SUPER BOWL PARTY BLAKE'S, ATLANTA, 5PM
The men of the National Flag Football League of Atlanta will be registering new players as they host their annual event in the upstairs bar area with free appetizers, a raffle giveaway and a Super Bowl Squares Pool contest.
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DJ PAULO JUNGLE CLUB, ATLANTA 10PM
Carioca Productions brings DJ Paulo to spin the night away. $10 cover before 11PM and $20 after.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5
SUPER BOWL SUPER PARTY AMSTERDAM, ATLANTA, 6:30PM
Cheer for your favorite team as you watch the game live on five huge screens or 16 flat-screen TVs. The pre-game begins at 2PM. Arrive early for best seating. No reservations.
Holler y’all! It's a new day, a new dawn, and I’m feeling good. Yes, ma’am! Now I’m not really one for making resolutions but with a new year comes a new opportunity to get fit and get this weight off. What’s my plan? I’m replacing most of my meals with frozen low-calorie meals for simplicity and working out at the gym at least three days a week. (I'm actually taking a fitness class, whooo hoooo) I’m so glad everyone has been so supportive. One of my friends shared two great tips with me I’ve been using with great success. First is to drink two full glasses of water before every meal. Second is to drink a protein shake within an hour of working out. Since the beginning of January, I’ve lost 10 pounds. I must admit, it is so inspiring to see what Jennifer Hudson has accomplished. I realize she is a celebrity with access to anything she needs, but when it comes down to it, she has to do the work and make the decision to eat healthy and work out. I can’t wait to debut my new body. I’ll keep you all posted on my progress. I’m also really excited to announce on Saturday, March 3, actress Ann Walker, who played Lavonda Dupree from the movie and LOGO TV series “Sordid Lives,” will be emceeing "One Sordid Night," a benefit for Jerusalem House at the Jungle Night Club from 6 to 10 p.m. Purchase your tickets at www.onesordidnight.eventbrite. com. Several of Atlanta's most talented entertainers will be performing, including Gunza Blazin, Erica Lee, Monica Mitchels, Regina Cartier, moi and others. I hope you’ll come out to support Jerusalem House. 64 : JANUARY 26, 2012
Finally, I received some emails regarding my column on forgiveness, and I want to elaborate just a bit. One reader asked, “Do you let people who you forgive back in your life?” My answer is it's up to you. Just keep in mind while you forgive the person, you don’t forget. That is to say don’t put yourself in the same situation with that person to get hurt again. Remember, “Forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could be any different.” Forgiveness lets us move forward without carrying the baggage of the past. Thank you for the emails. Love and lashes,
Mary Edith Pitts
Please send your questions or feedback to maryedith99@gmail.com.
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HOROSCOPES :
January 26 - February 8
GEMINI
January 20 to February 18
LIBRA
May 21 to June 20
September 23 to October 22
Life is a breeze when you’re not Forget your resolutions to As one to always keep one’s fighting against the bad weather yourself and focus on keeping finger on the pulse of one’s your promises to others. pocketbook, be ready to up of bad decisions. the ante when it comes to investments.
PISCES
CANCER
February 19 to March 20
June 21 to July 22
You’re keeping on track with your new healthy mind and body... now keep your bank account healthy to the left of the decimal.
Your new routine of healthy eating is paying off. All that citrus October 23 to November 22 in your drinks is keeping away You know that move you’ve been thinking of making? Well, real the cold germs. estate prices are still excellent so start looking.
ARIES
SCORPIO
LEO
March 21 to April 19
July 23 to August 22
SAGITTARIUS
When deciding to join a gym Ignore negative pushback to November 23 to December 21 forget the cost and think “British”. your new ideas. Follow your Avoid anything that keeps you Know that it’s not just the Pounds dreams-- just keep them current. from growing as a human being. but the pounds that you’ll lose. Unless of course, it’s high caloric.
TAURUS
VIRGO
CAPRICORN
April 20 to May 20
August 23 to September 22
Don’t hide inside the winter doldrums. Put on an extra layer and spend lots of time outdoors in the sun.
Even though you may feel familyoverloaded since the holidays, keep up the contact. It’s good for your heart.
December 22 to January 19 Exercise your options to career advancement. At least think about them when you’re on the treadmill.
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