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Point being – everyone’s got somethin’ to say, so you might as well enjoy yourself. If you and your crew decide to do it up this holiday, go all out. Sparkle the hell out of your fairy wings. Happy Halloween!
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CONTENTS: 10/20/11
FEATURES 14
FASHION
16
EVENTS
18
NIGHTLIFE
22
URBAN CULTURE
24
X-PLORE
26
EATS
30
LEARN SOMETHIN’
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INSIDE LOOK
40
MARCH MADNESS
46
DISTRACTION
FASHION K-911 MASTER MANIPULATOR DON’T COME AS YOU ARE BOO-T-LUSCIOUS
HOTELS FOR HOUNDS TREAT OR TRICK TRULY UNREAL GAY HALLOWEEN “FACTS” WITH RUSTY SHELBY HALLOWEEN TIPS FROM CHRIS MARCH BY IAN MAXION
ESSENTIALS 34 CALENDAR 52 ASK MARY 54 QUIZ 59 ULTRA
Your guide to Gay Atlanta Nightlife, featuring Out Photos, your weekly lineup, horoscopes, the hottest parties and events plus our interview with diva Wish!
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Fashion K-911 Halloween is not only a chance for us adult boys and girls to get dressed up as our favorite alter egos, it is also a chance for us to torment gussy our pups up in spooky (or not so spooky) gay apparel. Fenuxe has a few treaty tricks to help you decide the best duds for your spuds. Beanie Baby, Baby!
Canine owners on a budget can make their besty purty with a piece of construction paper and a few crayons. This one is great for the pocket pooches we love so much. Our inspiration on this one is a throwback to 90’s where the toy world was ruled by bean-filled lovelies. Our suggestion here is to cut an oversized heart out of red construction paper. Draw the two letter “brand” name onto the paper. Finally, humanely attach the tag to your puppy. Viola! You now have the cheapest, easiest pet costume of all time. Please note, this also works with felines and other furry creatures.
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If your puppy pal happens to be of the wiener variety our recommendation is to keep it in the link family. Dress your hot dog up as a hot dog, complete with mustard, ketchup and relish (or if you dare onions!) Try going a little avant garde and dress your hot dog as a bratwurst, all available at almost any pet retailer.
Go Gaga!
While we are discussing meat…why not go gaga with your doggie and create your own meat dress. This costume serves two purposes. First, your pooch gets to show off his/her love for modern pop culture. Second, you have a handy snack to keep him/her nourished through the night. We really don’t have a clue as to how you make these sorts of things, perhaps consult your local butcher?
Superbass Beauty!
If you take offense to carnivorous costumes, but still want the dog to be divine, your pups can dress like the Minaj (hint: this works best with poodles of the standard variety). Try a simple up do and some strategically placed (pet friendly) hair dye. Once the ‘do is did, feel free to adorn the poods with as many crazy accessories as you feel appropriate. Remember less is certainly not more when it comes to this dressed up get up.
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Finally, if you are the gay who likes to be the best, you can have haute couture made for your canine cuddlies. Try to reach out to Tom Ford, Chris March (check out our interview with him in this issue on page 40) or Christian Soriano, but you may have better luck getting something in time from one of the designers on etsy. com. Our fav is Missteawinkie.
No matter how you dress your furry friend, make sure you do it safely for both you and your bud. We canʼt wait to see all the fun duds on Halloween night. Be sure to drop pics of your pups to info@fenuxe.com. 14 : OCTOBER 20, 2011
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Master Manipulator Learning the history behind a medical device doesnʼt really sound like the most entertaining of plots for a stage play. Really, who wants to sit for a couple of hours and listen to people talk about how the stethoscope was invented or why tongue depressors are made out of wood. But, what if the play actually focused on the history of a device which turned out to be one of the most popular sex toys in the world? Got your attention now? And since we do, let’s talk about this amazing new play called In the Next Room or the Vibrator Play opening on October 28th at the Synchronicity Theatre. The play is set in the 1880s when women wore corsets, electricity was just invented and the world as a whole was changing at a fever pitch. It was also a time when women across the world were suffering from high rates of hysteria. Many doctors were treating these women with a strenuous, manual massage of their nether regions. At the end of the massage the woman would “release” their hysteria and head back into the world with a lighter step. This type of treatment was very beneficial, but it was also very, very time consuming and very uncomfortable for all involved. Then one day, with the help of electricity, a young doctor by the name of Givings invented a machine called the manipulator. This machine, when used properly, was able to relieve the hysteria in just a matter of minutes sans hours of inappropriate massaging. If you want to know how it all plays out you gotta go see the show. This Pulitzer Prize and Tony nominated play stars Brian Kurlander as the good Dr. Givings and Kate Donandio as the doctor’s curious wife. The cast also includes performances by Leo Irving, Tiffany Morgan, Doyle Reynolds, Darly Fazio, and Xiomara Yanaique. The fantastmic cast is directed by Synchronicity’s Producing Artistic Director Rachel May. May explains why it is important to perform this play right now, “As a theatre artist - there are moments in time when you just have to dig into a play. Right now is one of those moments. In the Next Room or the Vibrator Play is a balm for what ails us in these difficult times. It is funny, sassy and brings us out of ourselves as we dive into the foreign (and yet so familiar) world of the late 1800s. And it is smart. There is a lot of worry and 16 : OCTOBER 20, 2011
frustration and ennui out there right now, and focusing on how we connect and find intimacy and how we break through the social constraints that binds us is a way to move us out of these struggles. If vibrators were developed as a cure for hysteria…well then, call our city hysterical and let’s get cured!” If you are going to check out some theater in Atlanta, Synchronicity is the place to do it. Don’t take our word for it; The American Theatre Wing just bestowed the group with one of ten $10,000 grants. The winners of the grants were singled out for their uniqueness, courage, creativity and inspiring programs.
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don't come as you are Excuse us, ladies and gentlemen, may we please draw your attention away from your post-pride-recovery and to one of the seasonʼs signature events. The gala in question is Jerusalem Houseʼs Carnevale costume ball. We know, we know pride has just passed, no more partying! Tough luck sister, because now it is time to prepare for the second gayest event of the year. As most of you know Jerusalem House has been tossing this fancy fall fest for a number of years now. With each passing year the event gets better, stronger, but not any faster. And, of course, this year’s event promises to knock you out of your togas. Why togas you ask? Because the theme for this year’s Carnevale is “Myths and Legends.” If you want to attend you’ll definitely want to wear something relating to the theme. Ancient unicorns? Fiery dragons? No, no. How about hunky men in leather shrouds! One of the best parts of the evening is the costume contest for both cash and prizes. Time to get your giddy-up in gear and start consulting with local costume gurus. Remember this is a gay event, if you want to win you gotta come dressed to impress. A simple toga will not do (well maybe if you have a body like Hugh Jackman). This year’s celebrity judges include our own Mary Edith Pitts, Baton Bob and WSBTV’s Jovita Moore and Amy Viteri. This year every ticket comes with cocktails compliments of Grey Goose Vodka, a free buffet and music from DJ Mike Pope. General admission will run you $50 while VIP tickets go for $150 and gain you entrance into the VIP Ballroom. And don’t forget to grab a few raffle tickets for your chance to win some wonderful prizes. Jerusalem House is very excited to have the event this year in one of the newly redecorated ballrooms at the Marriot Atlanta Marquis. Carnevale: Myths and Legends takes place October 22 starting at 8pm and will run until about midnight. Get your tickets now as they are expected to sell out before the day of this year’s event. All kidding aside; the best reason to attend is to support the great work that Jerusalem House does for the Atlanta community. They provide over 60% of the permanent support-
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Boo-T-Luscious Oh my, Halloween is just around the corner. The anticipation is building. Our minds shift to thoughts of hot guys strutting their stuff in skimpy little costumes. Visions of Vikings. Images of imps. Fantasies of football players. Yes, football players! ʻCept not the big hulking 350 pound kind you find at the dome on Sundays, but the hot sexy ones who walk around wearing short shorts, no shirt and shoulder pads. Wait for it…aaaah…now you are starting to understand the hotness. Now that we have your attention…okay you can stop the dreaming now…seriously… back to us now we have some important intel to deliver. And it involves a fun night of football boys all costumed up for a good cause. Correct, gents and lady gents, Boo-TBall: Resurrection is almost here. For those of you new to town: Boo-T-Ball: Resurrection is a costume event thrown by The National Flag Football League of Atlanta to benefit Open Hand. The theme of this year’s event is CarnEvil which means it is time to turn to the dark side. Don’t worry, if you have trouble channeling the deep dark, the boys at NFFLA have lined up special guests Circus Envy and Lily White to help you find your inner evil. If they can’t take you to your scary place you probably are too good to be true. Tickets for the event start at $50 if purchased in advance ($60 cash at the door if any are still available). Each ticket comes with a free Boo-T-Ball: Resurrection signature cocktail and tunes from mix-masters DJ Justin Ryan, straight from NYC, and local boy DJ Chris Griswold. For those of you who think you can scare up a great costume; there will be a costume contest worth 250 bucks for the winner and 100 bucks for the first loser. If you feel like living up to our dreams check out some of the fun costumes available by party presenters JockBoyLocker.com. There are a few in their costume section that surely will get a rise out of a judge or two. Don’t forget Boo-T-Ball: Resurrection benefits Open Hand. This local charity dedicates themselves to helping people prevent or better manage chronic disease through comprehensive nutrition care which combines home-delivered meals and nutrition education as a means to reinforce the connection between informed food choices and improved quality of life. 22 : OCTOBER 20, 2011
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Pet owners know how hard it is to take a vacay without our precious pets. We end up having a friend watch over our lovies and deny them their own pet vacay. Of course, you can bring them with you on the vacation, but typically that means you must stay in one of those not-so-nice, nothing special chain hotels. Well not this time! Fenuxe found some prime hotels that will accommodate your canine and feline friends. Check out our five favorites based on each destination getaway.
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If your travel plans include sipping martinis on Santa Monica Blvd or shopping on Melrose then the only place to stay is LeMontrose. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood a block from boy’s town, this is the perfect hotel to pamper both you and your pet. Both cats and dogs are welcome and will only cost a one-time $100 non-refundable fee. Book your room today at www.lemontrose.com.
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Planning on taking a trip to the capital of sin? Don’t hesitate to bring your furry-mate. Most of the large casinos don’t offer pet friendly accommodations, but Caesar’s just rolled out the red carpet for our furry buds. They call the new program PetStay which gets our little friends a mat, food, water dishes, waste bags and even tasty treats. Some limitations apply check out www.ceaserspalace.com for the full scoop.
New York City
Theatre lovers rejoice!!! There is a smattering of pet-friendly hotels in Manhattan, but none friendlier than the Muse. This hotel is located in the heart all the fun stuff to do and is just steps from 30 Rock, Bryant Park, MODA and Radio City. They even employ Ginger, a toy Pomeranian, as their director of pet relations. Pets stay free at this swanky hotel. Check them out at www.themusehotel.com.
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When you take a trip to South Beach don’t worry about not bringing Fluffy or Fido because there are loads of animal loving hotels. Paris’ kin offer up the Bentley Hotel South Beach located close to all the stuff you need to have a gay old time. Places like MOVA and Twist are short walks while Score and Laundry Bar are just cheap taxi trips. Max weight for the animals is 20lbs and will run you a $150 non-refundable deposit. www.bentleyhotel.com
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Not every trip to San Francisco is for Folsom Street. Some trips are for pleasure of a very different kind that involves great shopping, theater, fabulous food and of course cute boys. A great place to stay in that area is Hotel Diva (seriously, that is the name). They offer great rooms for both humans and non-humans. All sizes are welcome with a $50 fee. Book an “Every Doggie is A Diva Package” and your pooch gets a bunch of special treats. Check them out at www.hoteldiva.com
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Treat or Trick? Halloween conjures up visions of Necco wafers, Brachʼs candy corn and Smarties. As we get a little older our taste buds get a little pickier. We have scoured the globe (or maybe just asked a few friends) for some interesting Halloween treats you wonʼt find on shelves of Target.
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Ingredients: 12 ounces of Chocolate Chips 2 cups Uncooked Chow Mein Noodles ½ cup Cocktail Peanuts
Ingredients: 12 ounces of Butterscotch Chips 2 cups Uncooked Chow Mein Noodles ½ cup Cocktail Peanuts
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Ingredients 1 ½ cup pumpkin seeds 1 ½ tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper 2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted Cooking spray
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Boys + Booze + Bites = Blakes On The Park Blakeʼs has been serving up cocktails and beautiful men for as long as I can remember, but did you know they are also the perfect stop for a late breakfast and/or business lunch in Midtown? Local celeb bartender “Rusty” is your lunch guy on most afternoons. He always knows what you want and has it waiting on the bar before you have a chance to sit down. I have had many candid chats with him regarding his dating life and gay Atlanta. Today he shares a bit of himself and opens up about what it is like to be a single guy in the Atlanta dating scene. Dino: Where are you from Rusty? Rusty: I was born in New Port News, VA. I was a military brat but I call Atlanta home. Dino: Is your family here? Rusty: No, unfortunately I don’t have strong ties to my parents. They pretty much disowned my brother and I when they found out we were gay. My family has been my circle of friends. Dino: Do you still feel folks should come out? What is your advice to the younger generation contemplating leaving the closet? Rusty: Yes! You must live your life. Be who you are. It DOES get better. If your family doesn’t support you, build your own family with friends. Build a solid foundation of friends to lean on. It has worked for my brother and me. Dino: What is your view on the Atlanta dating scene? Rusty: It is repetitive, everyone dates everyone. I personally prefer to date guys from outside the city. Dino: What is the most challenging factor dating in Atlanta? Rusty: Definitely the open relationships. I want to send a message from the single men in Atlanta to all the players – “We are not interested in dating guys with partners; after all what is in it for us?” I also encourage the single men out there to find other outlets for finding dates such as networking through friends and social activities. Dino: Any other advice for our Fenuxe readers?
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Fenuxe: What have you been up to since “Project Runway”? Chris: I have been very busy. I have done costumes for Beyonce’s last tour. I designed stuff for Prince. I made Golden Globes and Oscar dresses for Meryl Streep last year. I continue to do all sorts of crazy costumes and outrageous prop designs. I do a lot of custom fashion things for people and all of a sudden I have landed on this show. Fenuxe: How did the “Mad Fashion” come about? Did you pitch it to them or were you approached?
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Chris: I got a call out of the blue from a producer who just had this idea. He said he couldn’t get it out of his head and he wanted to pitch it to me. Then
I talked to someone about it in an interview. Bravo called me and said, “Show it to us and don’t show it to anyone else.” We showed it to them and things just took off immediately and suddenly we were filming the show. Fenuxe: What is the show about? Chris: Mad Fashion is about me and my workshop. I work with five people in my workshop. In each episode we have a client that we make an outfit for from head to toe. They usually need it for some sort of big event. The finale of each episode is the unveiling of the finished outfit at their event. They are usually some pretty out there stuff. Fenuxe: Can you give us a few ideas of what they are like? Chris: We made an outfit out of two hundred bras for one woman. (laughs) Fenuxe: Was there a time when your designs were more subtle or have they always been outrageous? Chris: I have always been asked to design the outrageous stuff, but I design subtle stuff as well like for Meryl Streep. I can design beautiful classic subtle clothes, but the outrageous stuff is more appealing to me. I think it is more special to design the outrageous. It is more fun for me. Fenuxe: Of all your celebrity clients, which surprised you the most? Chris: I think working with Meryl Streep is about as good as it gets. She’s an incredibly, wonderful, sweet person. It was kind of shocking to meet Meryl Streep and have her say she is excited to meet you. I was like, “You’re excited to meet me…you are Meryl Streep! Oh my god!” She is so nice. To stand there with her and literally stitching her dress on to her, really, I asked her every question I could think of. It was a great experience for me. She is so appreciative and so wonderful. She looked so amazing in it. Everyone was so happy. It was a really, really great experience.
a hardware store, at a fabric store, at a flea market. I will find some weird item and suddenly I will picture it as something else. It is what inspires me. Fenuxe: You live the real-life version of “Project Runway”… every day is like a challenge. Chris: (laughs) Especially on “Mad Fashion”…everyday is challenge. (laughs) Fenuxe: What is your favorite Halloween costume? Chris: My wonder woman costume that is on the cover of my book called “I Heart Chris March”. It has been my signature piece. It’s just so outrageous and exaggerated that it stops people in their tracks. It has always been my favorite. Fenuxe: What are your tips for people who are going out to a festival and want to be larger than life? Chris: Be creative as possible, but make sure it is comfortable. If you can’t wear it all night it is no fun. I always tell people, it doesn’t have to be the most elaborate outfit is just needs to be clever. Fenuxe: What is your guilty pleasure? Chris: Stevie Nicks. I try to go see her in concert as many times as possible. I try to collect things about her. I have been trying to meet her for a year. She is kind of a guilty pleasure for me. Fenuxe: If you could design a piece of clothing for anyone one who would it be? Chris: It would do Marie Antoinette. Big hair, big outfit, big boobs. You can’t ask for anything better than that. If I had to pick a living person I would pick Cher because she is so outrageous. Bravo Tuesday Nights at 10PM
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I think the best road here is the bitchy road: How freakin’ passé is dressing in drag? Haven’t we all circled round from dressing in drag to dressing as a man dressed as a woman and then back to a man and then maybe woman again? Next time they bring up dressing as a woman, roll your eyes and yawn. If anyone wants to get huffy about tradition, explain that tradition is just another word for a boring lack of creativity. Finally, point out that you like boys who like boys, so dressing up like a girl is a surefire way to attract boys who like girls (or at least boys who like boys who dress/identify as girls), and if you aren’t that boy then why would you want to advertise the wrong way, follow? Never forget half the fun of Halloween is the still-partially-in-costume “trick or treating” at the end of the night. You know what I mean. Getting some candy. Wiiiiink. So, what do you want to be, then? Are there non-Lady Gaga costumes available somewhere? I, personally, am going to be a bee. There’s no joke there, I just like bees. bzzz. Happy Halloween!
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BOO-T-BALL: RESURRECTION
CARNEVALE
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THE THEME THIS YEAR IS CARNEVIL, BUT YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE SCARY TO ATTEND. EVEN NORMAL PEOPLE ARE WELCOME!
JERUSALEM HOUSE IS UPPING THE ANTE THIS YEAR. FREE BOOZE FOR ALL ATTENDEES. LET THE FUN BEGIN.
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GAY ATLANTA MAP
Opus One
1086 Alco St.
MAPKEY
Sports
Live Entertainment
Leather
Food
Non-Smoking
Pool Tables
Retailer
Jungle
2115 Faulkner Rd.
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Woofs
2425 Piedmont Ave.
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1600 Piedmont Ave.
Las Margaritas
1842 Cheshire Bridge Rd.
Mary’s
1287 Glenwood Ave.
Brushstrokes
1510 Piedmont Ave.
Felix’s
The Cockpit
1510 Piedmont Ave.
465 Boulevard
Swinging Richards 1400 Northside Dr.
1492 Piedmont Ave.
Oscar’s
My Sister’s Room LeBuzz 1271 Glenwood Ave.
Mixx
PIEDMONT AVE.
2715 Buford Higway
2069 Cheshire Bridge Rd.
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Cowtippers The Hideaway
1544 Piedmont Rd.
Chaparral
The Heretic
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Poster Hut
2175 Cheshire Bridge Rd.
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BJ Roosters
2345 Chesire Bridge Rd.
Club/Dancing
Hobnob
MO
1551 Piedmont Ave.
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Boy Next Door
1447 Piedmont Ave NE
Bellissima
560 Amsterdam Ave.
1510 Piedmont Ave.
Burkharts
585 Franklin Road
1510 Piedmont Ave. AMSTERDAM AVE.
14TH ST.
Amsterdam
302 Amsterdam Ave. 12TH ST.
Einstein’s
F.R.O.G.S.
1077 Juniper St.
931 Monroe Dr. 10TH ST.
1049 Juniper St.
TWELVE Boutique
Outwrite Bookstore 1510 Piedmont Ave.
PIEDMONT AVE.
JUNIPER ST.
PEACHTREE ST.
WEST PEACHTREE ST.
I-75 I-85
SPRING ST.
1000 Piedmont Ave. Ste. D
Bulldogs
Blake’s
227 10th St.
MONROE DR.
Joe’s On Juniper
Friends On Ponce
893 Peachtee St.
736 Ponce de Leon Ave.
PONCE DE LEON AVE.
Atlanta Eagle
308 Ponce de Leon Ave. NORTH AVE.
Model-T
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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 Burkhart’s – Karaoke – 11:30PM
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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 Mixx – WTF Fridays – 10PM The Heretic – DJ Lydia Prim – 10PM Blake’s – Kitty LeClaw’s Meow Mix – 11PM
SATURDAY
Mary’s – Hot Mess – 9PM Blake’s – Jealouse’s Daring Divas – 11PM LeBuzz – Saturday Night Fever – 11PM Jungle - Special Guest DJ’s Dance Party - 11PM Burkhart’s – P.O.P. – 11:30PM
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Blake’s – Jazz Brunch– 12PM The Hideaway – Bloody Mary Bar – 12:30PM Midtown Tavern – Hair of the Dog Brunch – 12:30PM Gilbert’s – Karaoke – 6:30PM Burkhart’s – The Armorettes – 7PM 62 : OCTOBER 20, 2011
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THURSDAY OCTOBER 20
ENRIQUE ENGLESIAS GWINNETT CENTER 8PM
Is there anything better for a cold fall night than a smoking hot Latino doing his thing?
SATURDAY OCTOBER 22
JERUSALEM HOUSE’S CARNEVALE MARRIOT ATLANTA MARQUIS 8PM
Get your togas and chariots ready for the non-profit’s signature event. SATURDAY OCTOBER 22
DJ DAN DE LEON HERETIC 10PM
He’s played the White Party in Palm Springs, Cherry in D.C and now he makes a stop in the ATL.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 23
MARSHA AMBROSIUS AND MIQUEL CENTER STAGE 8PM
Spend the evening listening to the fine tunes of this fabulous former Floetry songstress. FRIDAY OCTOBER 28
BOO-T-BALL: RESURRECTION OPERA 10PM
Dress like a slutty football player or a slutty scary clown we don’t care, just make sure you are there.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 28
“IN THE NEXT ROOM OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY” OPENING NIGHT HORIZON THEATER 8PM
SATURDAY OCTOBER 29
CULTURE SHOCK: MODERN MASQUERADE HIGH MUSEUM 8PM
Dress like your favorite rock star, artist or movie diva and unleash your alter ego. DJ Kathleen Hanna.
Learn the history of one of America’s, heck, the world’s favorite portable appliances.
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 2
AID ATLANTA PRESENTS AN EVENING OF GRAPHIC INTERVENTION MUSEUM OF DESIGN ATLANTA 6:30PM
Join event chairs Rep. John Lewis, Mayor Kasim Reed, Commissioner Joan Garner and Councilman Alex Wan as they lead an evening of art remembrance for a great cause.
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HEy Girl HEy Boo girl, it’s Halloween. What does a gay ghost say at Halloween? oooOOOHHH Ms. Thing! Y’all it’s time for the highest holy day of the gay calendar. I remember my very first time doing drag many years ago. My best friend Barry had said we should go out in drag for Halloween—I had never thought I’d have the courage to do so. After a little prodding (yes Mary, I wanted to do it) we went shopping for a dress, shoes and wig. This was way before I ever thought of doing Mary Edith; and my idea (Lawd this story is fraught with tragedy) was to do glamour drag: read “Bitch, what the hell was you thinkin?” Barry took me to Lane Bryant where he convinced me to pick out this beautiful casket lining, er um, black dress that was awful. We got a Marilyn Monroe blonde wig and then headed to Gwinnet Place Mall to go shoe shopping. Needless to say, the sales lady was horrified a 6’4 man would be asking what the largest sized shoes they had and even more horrified when I pushed my feet into them. I wear a man’s 12 and a woman’s 13 but the largest woman’s size they had was a 12. To say there was overhang was an understatement. It looked
like a can of Vienna sausage had spilled out of my shoes. Out of desperation, I bought those little foot caskets and off we went to get ready. Since I had been playing in my mom’s makeup since I could remember, the makeup went on easy. However, I had no clue about hair. Check out this hilarious picture! This is actually from the first time I went out in drag. For all you first timers, rest assured, you couldn’t do much worse! I especially love the tres chic ‘FEM’ pose. Anyway, as we headed out, we went to the Armory and with every step I took, my feet exploded with pain. I walked like a man whose balls were being dragged behind him and willfully showed that pain on my face. To top it off, I had the nerve to run up to my friend Shane and do a little twirl and said to him in my most feminine voice “ooooo, wanna [bleep] a sissy?” Shane paused a moment with his head shaking and said, “Oh no, not you too.” The best part of doing drag was being able to hide behind the “mask.” I was always so shy but when I put drag on, watch out! I hope everyone has a safe and Happy Halloween! Love and lashes,
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Ultra Scorpio October 23 to November 22 Find the sugary sweetness that is hiding deep within your soul and share the love. No, I’m not talking a Three (Musketeers) some.
SAGITTARIUS
HOROSCOPES : October 20 - November 2 PISCES
CANCER
February 19 to March 20 This is the time of year when it’s okay to hide behind your mask. But please, make it temporary, like a stick on tattoo.
June 21 to July 22 There’s no “I” in team and there’s no point in going it on your own. Call your compadres.
LEO
ARIES
July 23 to August 22 March 21 to April 19 November 23 to December 21 A little self control is a good A surprise is in store for Regain, realign, repurpose your thing for you these days. Make you. Expect it to arrive in the perspective. Time to get back it your motto. form of a text, twitter, post or in the game. telephone.
CAPRICORN December 22 to January 19 Go ahead and indulge in some fun. Just remember to have some treats ready for that trick.
AQUARIUS
VIRGO
TAURUS April 20 to May 20 This is one of those times when tackling those difficult issues comes easy to you. Head for the touchdown.
GEMINI
May 21 to June 20 January 20 to February 18 Yes it is love, but you may want It’s amazing how much to make sure you allow time for power you are wielding right now. Put on your superman that puppy to mature. costume and use it for good.
August 23 to September 22 It’s scary how popular you are these days. Pace yourself. You don’t want to burn your candle from both ends and be left in the dark.
LIBRA September 23 to October 22 Purple is the new orange of Halloween colors. Lead the trend and indulge from eyelids to pinky toes.
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Doncha’ wish you were hot like Wish? Doncha? Well, most of can’t be so no need dreaming. Wish, the singer, not the hope, hails from Baltimore, MD and is gaining notoriety of late. The most notable notation? Signing a deal with Jive Records. The deal brought her to the ATL where she is working on laying down tracks for her first studio album. Wish sat down with Fenuxe to discuss the who, why and what of her life. Fenuxe: We hear you are in Atlanta? Wish: Yes! I’m in Atlanta, Having a blast. I have been recording around the clock trying to get some work done. Hopefully I can slip away for a few minutes and sightsee and see what’s going on around the city Fenuxe: Tell us about your studio time. Wish: I am recording potential records for my album; I’m kinda in the middle of the process right now. I started a couple of records a few months ago and I’m developing those ideas into something else and we are just going to keep on recording until we find exactly what we are looking for. Fenuxe: Who have you been collaborating with while you are in the city? Wish: I’m working with The Corna Boyz right now. Fenuxe: You grew-up in Baltimore and now live in New York. Tell us a little bit about your childhood and how you got into music. Wish: I started off singing in church at about seven years old. Once I got to middle school I joined a girl group and that was the beginning of my interest in music, so to speak. About three years ago I decided to go solo, and here I am now. Fenuxe: So, does the church foundation influence your music today?
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Wish: Well, the church will always be my foundation. I will always carry the R&B and the soul into my pop music, I think that they work hand and hand and complement each other and I think that’s what gives me my sound. Fenuxe: You do have a unique sound all of your own, what direction musically are you going to be headed for the upcoming album? Is it in the direction of your extremely popular “Wishtape”? Wish: Well, the “Wishtape” was put together as a whole bunch of versatile songs, because people had heard my single “Sugar Daddy” which is a 60s Motown inspired song, and I wanted to give people listening a very versatile mixture so they wouldn’t be able to put me in a box and think that all of the records would be like “Sugar Daddy”. The “Wishtape” is a big soup of different types of songs, pop, R&B, gospel influenced. The stuff I am working on now kinda rides between the R&B and pop sound, on the very thin line in between. Fenuxe: Who do you get compared to and what sets you apart from all the other “urban females” out there right now? Wish: Oh, I get compared to everybody, not going to drop names, but I think what sets me apart from them is the rawness and the wraspiness in my voice and it’s something you have to hear to understand Fenuxe: “The Wishtape” is a free mixtape that you can download from your site, what is it like working so hard on music just to give it away for free? Wish: Well, I do shows and performances that deal with the financial part of it, but I don’t mind giving music away for free, it’s my gift to the fans and people for waiting and anticipating my album. It’s also a good way to get new supporters and opinions from the listeners without them having to pay for the music.
creating until then. Doing a lot of shows, festivals, into the winter and into the spring. Fenuxe: What are you listening to right now? Wish: Right now…Frank Ocean, Meek Mill who I love, but those are the two I’m listening to right now. Fenuxe: Who is inspiring you? Wish: Oh wow, I get inspired by a lot of things, not just music, fashion, hair, gospel music is inspiring to me as far as the passion and the conviction that they sing with. I love Beyonce, Britney Spears, Queen, I love 70s music. Fenuxe: Who would be your dream collaboration, someone from any era? Wish: You know what, I like Will.I.Am, he is a dream collabo for me, as well as CeeLo and probably someone from the past like Michael Jackson Fenuxe: Who is your celebrity crush right now? Wish: You know, I think Ryan Seacrest is hot. He came out of nowhere and skyrocketed and I think that’s very sexy! Fenuxe: What about a TV Show? Wish: 90210, I am addicted to that show. Fenuxe: Quote to live by? Wish: Be true to yourself and don’t let anybody influence you into doing anything that you don’t believe in.
Download the free Wishtape www.WishIsHere.com
Fenuxe: Who can turn down free music, right? Do you have a lot of gay fans? Wish: A lot of my fans are LGBT, A LOT of them. Fenuxe: What’s next for Wish? Wish: We are constantly working around the clock on the album, no release date yet; right now we are focusing on spreading the word on the Wishtape, promoting the last single “Warrior” from the Wishtape, and just FENUXE.COM : 69
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TLA OUT ON FILM PARTY October 1 Burkhart’s Film lovers gathered at Burkhart’s to enjoy a party thrown by TLA Releasing in honor of Atlanta’s Out on Film.
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OFFICIAL PRIDE KICK-OFF PARTY October 7 Georgia Aquarium Atlanta Pride 2011 got off to a great start. Thousands of people gathered to dance to the beats of DJs Corey Craig and Jay McCraken.
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CELEBRATE PRIDE IN STYLE October 8 Renaissance Hotel Passport Magazine teamed up with Joining Hearts for a special pride event featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Shangela.
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ARI GOLD PERFORMS AT ATLANTA PRIDE October 9 Piedmont Park Pop singer Ari Gold delighted a crowd of thousands when he rocked the stage for Pride. For more photos go to ProjectQAtlanta.com, your online source for LGBT news, events, dish and buzz.
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ATLANTA COTILLION X September 17 Foundry at Puritan Mill The 10th Annual Cotillion raised a record of $171, 026, with the winner JD Kellum, raising over $42 thousand. The Atlanta Cotillion has raised over $1.1 Million over the past 10 years benefiting AID Atlanta.
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