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CONTENTS// 8.25.11
FEATURES 14
THE DAY AFTER DECADANCE
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FASHION
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EVENTS
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NIGHTLIFE
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URBAN CULTURE
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X-PLORE
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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RICHARD GETS REAL
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KAT GRAHAM
THINGS YOU DON’T WANT TO HEAR ONE LONG DAY GUIDE TO BLACK GAY PRIDE BLACK GAY PRIDE PARTIES AN ISSUE OF REDUNDANCY DO DECADANCE
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PEREZ-FERIA COMES FROM THE HEART ACTRESS, SINGER, GAY ACTIVIST
ESSENTIALS 38 CALENDAR 42 ASK MARY 44 QUIZ 49 ULTRA
Your guide to Gay Atlanta Nightlife, featuring Out Photos, your weekly lineup, horoscopes, the hottest parties and events plus our exclusive interview with DWNTWN!
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The Day After
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of the most, well, for lack of a better word, decadent festivals of the year. We don't mean decadent the way your mama taught you. No mint chocolate rich desserts here. We are talking hunks, sleeveless, hot, sweaty hunks, parading around the French Quarter of New Orleans in all their gay hot gloriousness. Delicious! However, if the name of the busiest street in the French Quarter is any indication, the day after is not so hot. Here are seven phrases you never want to hear the day after decadence. "Thanks for a great night, sexy. How do you like your eggs cooked? The wife's downstairs making breakfast right now." "Man! It's a miracle they were able to clean that stain off Bourbon Street! Apparently etouffee doesn't sit well with you!" "Thanks for your considerable contribution and donation to The Alliance for the Growth of Palm Trees of Audubon Zoo. Your complimentary baby zebra will be delivered in two weeks." "You know, now that I think of it, we didn't have any formal introductions last night. My name's Paula, you've got sexy lips." "Your available balance is zero dollars and zero cents." "Hello, am I speaking to the owner of this number? We're calling to inform you your sperm has been accepted. Thank you." "I didn't know you had it in you! Dancing on top of the bar really takes courage! The whole no-underwear bit was awesome!"
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EVERYONE WHO HAS ever traveled out of town for pride or any other type of festival has been struck with the conundrum of how to dress for an entire day away from your hotel room. There is always the option of going back to your room for a minor respite from fun, but then, of course, you run the chance of missing something or someone. Fenuxe has five tips to help you survive a day of festival fun, dinner with friends and a night of dancing with strangers without the need to whip a costume change.
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NIGHTTIME NECKLACE
Blinging necklaces may be no-no for the day time, but very important for the evening. We suggest wearing your dog tag or pendent longer. It will be hidden during the day, but can be uncovered at night when you’re ready to party. Fenuxe likes this pendant by Teno available at Best of Atlanta winner Worthmore Jewelers.
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Fenuxe suggests, for your day long party adventure, you grab a sporty shortsleeved collared shirt. Our favorite? The Ben Sherman Check Shirt. Start the day with a couple of buttons un-done at top and bottom to help you look hot while keeping cool. Then at dinner button it up to a, ahem, respectable level. At the club you can let it all hang out if you so desire.
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Shorts may be fine for an afternoon of festival hopping, but they have no place at a dinner with friends or on a dance floor (unless you are a go-go boy and the shorts are short shorts). Most jeans are too heavy to wear on a hot day. That’s why Fenuxe chooses the five pocket low-rise linen cotton jean from Lacoste. They are light and airy for the heat of the day, but stylish enough for a night of fun. The five pocket design means you can leave the manny-pack at the hotel.
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Be certain when traveling you carry only what you need and leave the rest in your hotel safe. For a day out on the town all you need is your id, credit/atm card, a little cash, and your hotel key card. All of these can be easily fit into a small card case or a money clip. We love the Card Holder by Prada; sexy, sleek and practical.
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Guide to Black Gay Pride Official Events 15 years ago a group of African American lesbian and gay friends decided to hold a picnic over Labor Day weekend. Their goal was to celebrate their unique experiences as members of Atlanta’s LGBT community. The celebration grew into Atlanta Black Gay Pride. People from all over the country come to our city to connect with their culture, make new friends and experience the beauty of being a gay or lesbian person of color. In the Life Atlanta sponsors and organizes all the official events for Black Gay Pride and this year Black Pride their line-up is an even more impressive mix of Marketplace Fridayculture and fun. Here is a sampling of what the Monday 10AMweekend has to offer. For a full list of events 10PM Hotel Melia check out inthelifeatl.com.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 Candlelight Vigil First MCC Church 7PM
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 VIP Reception/Gala Crystal Ball Hotel Melia 6:30PM
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Black Pride Literary Kick-Off Party 7:30PM Charis Books Featuring Authors: Fiona Zedde, Ifalade TaʼShia Asanti And Tyberia Blaqk
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Youth Track Hotel Melia Events For The 18-28 YearOld Crowd.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Welcome ReceptionHotel Melia 7pm-10pm
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Thursday, September 1 The Official Black Pride Kick-Off Party Xs Ultra Lounge 10pm Dj Small Wonder Man Up Roof Top Party Centennial Inn Downtown 10PM
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Atlanta Black Gay Pride isn’t just about the official events, it is also a way for the African-American community to celebrate everything that is great about being a person of color in the LGBT community. And there is no better way to celebrate than to party weekend away. Below you will find a bunch of fun parties aimed at celebrating Atlanta’s Black Gay Pride.
Friday, September 2 Pretty in Pink Party For the Cause 595 North Live Performance by Amel Larrieux DJ Missy B & MC Ms Theresa 9PM The Annual Black Pride Fire & Desire Mini Ball Melia Hotel 10pm The Friday Night Pride Party Club 714 10pm Dj Day
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Pasta, olives, fine wines, Limoncello, chocolatiers, Ferragamo, Gucci, Mercedes Benz, luxury, sexy Italians; these are some of the words that I love when describing the perfect vacation. Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful chauffeured Mercedes Benz picking you up in Florence and whisking you off to a luxurious country estate. Your private suite includes a gourmet kitchen and comfy living room. While in the Tuscan sun, private VIP tours to award winning wineries and exquisite culinary feasts with some of Italy’s finest chefs are meticulously organized just for you. The days are designed to satisfy your every desire. From shopping at famous designer outlets where you can pick up an Emilio Pucci half off to private guided tours exploring the Ponte Vecchio and Firenze’s famed charm. If it’s exercise you crave, how about hiking to medieval hamlets through ancient Italian olive groves or swimming in a hidden lake in the pristine Tuscan woods. Perhaps yoga in Sienna’s peaceful countryside… whatever your wish, it will be. Myriam Angulo, owner of the prestigious boutique land tour operator “Divine Tours” will create the perfect package just for you or 20 of your friends. She has offices in the
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Fenuxe recently published an interview with Kids in the Hall cast member Scott Thompson on our website. Well, the piece went viral so we decided to put a portion of the interview in the magazine for those of you who missed it. Check out fenuxe.com for the complete interview and other fun content. Fenuxe: I hear you also do blog. What is your blog about? Scott: I do a fruit blog online which is basically documenting my love for fruit. And that is www.fruitblog.blogspot.com and during the tour I will be putting out a different video about fruit every week. Fenuxe: What is your favorite fruit? Scott: Mango. Fenuxe: Where does the peach rate? Scott: Well, the peach is interesting. It is like, I think the Northern Hemisphere’s poor cousin of the mango. I love a peach, but the fuzziness is problematic. Fenuxe: You don’t like the fuzziness? Scott: No not really, but then I don’t like the nectarine near as much. The texture of the peach I have a hard time with. Mango is a perfect fruit.
gooseberry, it’s kind of silly. Or the blackberry! I’m not crazy about the blackberry. You know I love a raspberry I don’t think a blackberry can even come close. Fenuxe: What would your favorite vegetable be then? Scott: (thinking) Some of them are fruits, what about a tomato? What do you do about that? Fenuxe: Do you love a tomato? Scott: Yeah a tomato is a fruit and a vegetable. I would say eggplant I love a lot, but I would have to say the carrot. The good old fashioned carrot.
Fenuxe: What is your least favorite fruit? Scott: Oh jeez, least favorite fruit. (thinks for a minute) I like an apple, but, I hate to say maybe the apple. I know it is a little … antiAmerican almost. The apple’s credit rating just got down-graded. Fenuxe: Maybe we’ll leave that out of the article so you don’t get pelted by them at the show. Scott: Yeah, people will come and throw apples at me…I don’t need that. You know what, maybe the gooseberry, I’d say the
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By Dino Thompson-Sarmiento “I don’t love you in spite of your flaws; I love you because of your flaws”, the words that changed an A-lister playboy and publishing mogul forever. This is an intimate chat with Vegas Inc Editor in Chief and Executive Producer of award winning and LGBT film festival favorite “East Side Story”. Famous friends, fashionable parties, and the most beautiful men on his arm but where was the love? Richard Perez-Feria (RPF) broke records and scored countless accolades with his triumphs in the publishing world. For years he reigned as the Latin prince within Time Inc Publishing as he elevated the status of People en Espanol Magazine to levels of recognition and readership never before seen. His accomplishments in the world of words are astonishing. His mark was left from coast to coast as he contributed to notable publications such as San Francisco Chronicle, Esquire, 7X7, Celebrity Style, Music Choice Magazine, Teen Celebrity, City Family/La Familia de la Ciudad, American Druggist, Issues In Patient Care, Medical Tribune, Gym, Burn!, TennisMatch, Miami Monthly, International Business Chronicle, SHAPE’s Fit Hollywood, JUMP, Fit Pregnancy Style, Strong and even as founding Editor-in-Chief of POZ, the first national consumer magazine for the HIV-impacted individual. His life adorned by success, fame and fortune. A sure recipe for happiness most would agree. In this revealing interview RPF shares his private struggles of intimacy and his search for love as a gay man. Richard where are you from originally? I was born to Cuban parents in Boston; I lived in Miami, New Orleans, NYC, San Francisco, and Los Angeles and currently call Las Vegas home. You have had quite a ride in your career, and it is well known that you run in celebrity studded circles including having the Conga Queen Gloria Estefan as a close friend…can you share a bit about your famous connections and impressive body of work?
Yes, it is true that Gloria and her husband Emilio are dear friends going back many, many years. My career has led me to meet many folks in the entertainment industry and good friendships have developed. My extensive resume is a direct result of working nonstop for 20 years and putting in 100 hour weeks on a regular basis. What was your most treasured accomplishment with award winning People Espanol? Definitely the 50 most beautiful people issue; for the first time ever 9 Latina divas were photographed together for the cover. Eva Longoria, Daisy Fuentes, Gloria Estefan were among the 9 dressed in skin baring white couture and draped in $5 million worth of Tiffany diamonds. History was made that day. Did you have any challenges because you were gay in this tough industry? I was taught that “No one is better than you are but you aren’t better than others” as a child – This philosophy instilled in me a sense of self worth and equality among people. I don’t recall anything systematically organized against me in regards to my sexuality. I think I am a democrat and Latino before I am gay. I expect to be judged by my character, credentials and what I bring to the table rather than be judged by who I’m sleeping with.
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Did you have a difficult time sharing with your Latino family that you were gay? Actually there is a funny story attached to this. I had never shared the details of my personal life with my mother. Once I left home for college I continued living in other cities so my intimate life never came in to discussion. Being a bachelor at the age of 40 was not seen as odd since my grandfather married in his 40’s and my straight brother had a long lived bachelor life as well. However, when GLAAD honored me with the “Visibilidad Award” for being an outstanding Latino, out and proud gay man I knew it was time to tell mother. I was sitting with Gloria & Emilio Estefan discussing the plan of action and they of course were encouraging me to tell mom. Gloria suggested she come with me. I immediately said sure that will not be traumatizing at all, I show up with an international super star at her door and say, “Hi Mom , this is Gloria Estefan and by the way I’m gay!” needless to say we opted for plan B. My mother was surprised but supportive. I am very lucky.
In regards to sex; Sex is not sex unless it is safe, the other option is Russian Roulette. Being honorable is not a part time job. It only takes one time to change the course of your life or that of another human. Pertaining to career choose something you are passionate about and lead with love and kindness not from anger or reaction. And most important in life, learn to breathe. The valuable message in Richards’s candid interview is to learn to love thyself so you may experience the gift of receiving love. Forgive and release whatever ails you and allow love to come in to your life. I believe your worst enemy is yourself but your best friend is also you. Stop blaming others for your unhappiness and take control, and remember love you for your flaws not despite your flaws … Watch for Richard’s memoirs, “It’s Exhausting being fabulous …and other things I told my mother”
Tell me about your love life Currently I’m the happiest I have ever been. I have been with my partner for four years and we are engaged. However, it was not an easy road to get here. I had never really had a mature relationship where both partners were fully “baked “so to speak. I demonstrated my affection through jealousy and all the characteristics that come with the green monster. Also I wasn’t comfortable in my own skin hence believing that someone truly loved me for me was a challenge. I had to learn to believe and accept that I was worth loving, worth fighting for. Before my current relationship the world was very noisy, there seemed to be a lot going on around me. When he walked in to my life it became quiet and still and comfortable. I will never forget when he said “I don’t love you in spite of your flaws; I love you because of your flaws”. At that moment I was changed forever. I want to add that as blessed as I feel it is a partnership based on a 50/50 give and take. One must learn to embrace the other fully and completely. What advice would you like to give our readers facing issues of coming out, acceptance, careers, relationships and sex? I would advise folks that the minute they get out of high school fight to stand out, celebrate who they are and highlight their uniqueness. Be the TRUE YOU. Your differences will make you shine. Hang on tight and live by the mantra and famous campaign that it does get better. FENUXE.COM
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Kat Graham By Michael Vorndran
MOST PEOPLE KNOW diva-in-waiting Kat Graham from her two seasons as the witchy Bonnie Bennet on “The Vampire Diaries” or from her collaborations with superstars like Will.I.Am. But most people don’t know that she is an extremely supportive and active ally to the LGBT community. Kat took a few minutes to sit down with Fenuxe to talk about her love for drag queens and her life as an Atlantan. Fenuxe: Thanks for taking the time to sit down with us. Tell us a little bit about yourself. Kat: I was born in Switzerland to a Liberian father and a Russian Jewish mom. They got divorced when I was around five. I moved from there to Los Angeles with my mom and got started immediately in the whole film and TV world of going to auditions. Fenuxe: How did you get into the music side of things? Kat: I became a back-up dancer and then when I was about 15 they let me go into an engineering school to be able to engineer. I was simultaneously learning how to engineer my own music and working as an actress. I eventually got the attention of producer Will.I.Am and he asked me to get on a couple of his songs and took me on a world tour as an actual artist and not a back-up dancer Fenuxe: How would you describe your music? 36 FENUXE.COM
Kat: One of the biggest communities and the biggest scenes that really accepted me before I was on “the Vampire Diaries” and the only people who would let me get on the stage and perform was the gay community. My music is very gay, pop, dance. We have other songs that are kind of more like black girl music, you know, a little bit more attitude and stuff like that. The foundation of my music is really from the music that I listen to and the music that embraced me and the people that embraced me. Fenuxe: Did anything inspire the music on this album? Kat: I watched a movie called “Paris is Burning” and looked at all the balls and different clubs and studied things like old school drag queens and RuPaul. I wanted to make an album that was like that. I wanted to make a “Paris is Burning” album about self acceptance and empowerment. I wanted to make an album that shows you can come from nothing and still feel fabulous and still be amazing and you are all you need.
Fenuxe: Does your love for the gays go beyond just making music? Kat: Yeah, yeah big time. I think I first started doing gay activism with the NOH8 campaign. Adam Bouska let this young black girl kind of hop into the picture and from there it grew into the Trevor Project and other things. People are like, “You are not gay, so, what does it mean to you?” And I am like well, love is love. I come from a place where my parents were told they couldn’t be together because I had a black dad who was with a white woman. At the time, you know, it just wasn’t that cool. Fenuxe: Being active is a very personal thing for you then? Kat: All my friends, my manager, my team are gay. I was raised by people who were gay and it never really crossed my mind, until I got older, that the people who were taking care of me didn’t even have the same rights that I did. I made it a part of my mission early on. The second I get on, the second that somebody gives me an inch I am going to run a mile for the gay community and I am never gonna to stop until we win. It has just been a huge passion
of mine. Even coming to Atlanta, I remember the first season of “The Vampire Diaries.” I don’t think our cast or crew knew me that well and suddenly they see me riding down a float with two drag queens. They are like, “What? Who is this girl?” Fenuxe: Speaking that, when you found out you were going to film “The Vampire Diaries” in Atlanta where you nervous about moving to a southern city? Kat: Yeah, I really got nervous. I found out I was moving to Atlanta. I was moving to the south and I am thinking rappers, I am thinking, you know, mac and cheese and southern food and old men on their balconies with their shot guns. (laughs) I was like oh my gosh I am not going to fit in. And then I got here and discovered midtown and discovered Jungle and Blake’s and I was like I found where I belong. I found where my friends are. Atlanta has been a great place for me to find a home. Fenuxe: You have been able to make some good friends here in Atlanta? Kat: My first friends I met out here were all drag queens. The whole Brook’s family. They let me be a part of the House of Brooks. It is a big deal. It is a lot more than just sequins and dance music. This world is about empowerment, faith and self acceptance. It has completely influenced my life. Fenuxe: That means your overall impression of Atlanta is a positive one? Kat: I found peace. (At first) I was very nervous as to what kind of place I would be living in and if they would be accepting of who I was and who my friends were and my lifestyle and where I like to hang out. I found that in Atlanta and I found it above and beyond what I thought it was going to be. There is such a beautiful amazing community out here. I am just in love.
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CALENDAR // 08/25 - 09/07 Kid Rock with Sheryl Crow: Aaron’s 7PM “Three Sistahs” (Closing Night): Horizon Theater 8:30PM “Colombiana” In Theaters: Citywide “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” In Theaters: Citywide “Our Idiot Brother” In Theaters: Citywide Monday, August 29 Jeffery Fashion Cares: 12th & Midtown 7PM Run with Atlanta Front Runners: 905 Juniper 7:30PM Movies at Dusk “Sweet Home Alabama”: Joe’s DUSK Jeffery Fashion Cares After party: Opera 9PM Tuesday, August 30 Big Gay Supper Club: Radial Café 7PM Darian Aron Reading: Outwrite 7:30PM Water Polo with Atlanta Rainbow Trout: GA Tech 7:30PM Tyler Perry’s “Aunt Bam’s Place”: Cobb Energy 8PM “The Room”: Plaza Theater 9:30PM Wednesday, August 31
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Dear Mary, My boyfriend asked me to go to Southern Decadence with him this year, but I can’t because of a work commitment. He is still planning on going and didn’t even ask if I wanted him to stay home with me. Is it reasonable to ask him not to go or does that make me a controlling bitch? Signed,
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Nope. Or, yep. I mean…no, you can’t tell him not to go. I’m firm on this. A lot of people see Decadence and Pride and other organized gay events as nothing more than party opportunities, but I get on my big, gay-rights soapbox and start chanting that it’s a lot more important than that. Then someone throws a shoe at me, cause you can’t stand on a soapbox in the middle of Decadence. Apparently no one needs to hear a straight girl praise them for refusing to hide who they are and yeah, okay, it is a bit of a celebratory atmosphere. Okay, it’s a giant party, but at this point, these events are still defining moments in the progress of the LGBT rights movement and so, no, you can’t tell him not to go. More importantly, YOU need to go! Will you literally lose your job if you don’t go? For reals? Cause if not, then you have to be there, cause yeah, this is a party that is at least in part about celebrating sexuality. And maybe you don’t want him celebrating his sexuality too much without you. And even if he is the most awesome, straight-up dedicated dude in the world (who would never over-celebrate with a new friend), do you want to force him to go to bed alone because you weren’t there? If it were anything else in the world, I would say you were being completely reasonable. As your boyfriend, it is his job to forgo everything else in the world to be by your side and lavish you with praise, affection and sweet kisses (I’m not kidding, I really think this, maybe that’s why I’m single). Then wait quietly and patiently in the corner until you need him again. But for this, you have to make an exception. Please don’t, err, I mean, Please Go,
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A. Hit snooze and start thinking up excuses. B. Jump out of bed, call work and let them know you are running late. C. Jump out of bed and head straight to work realizing when you arrive that you are only wearing your Superman Underoos and one sock. But at least you weren’t late.
2. Your boss asks you to stay late on a Friday and your reply is…
A. No way boss man I got places to be and people to do, how you doin’? B. Okay, but only if I get overtime and/or comp pay, perhaps a $10 Starbucks gift card as an added incentive. C. No problem I have a change of clothes in my desk if I need to stay the night. And don’t worry about dinner I think there is a bagel left from Monday’s client meeting.
3. When you touch your date for the first time they would remark your hands are… A. As soft (or softer) as a perfectly ripe peach picked from a tree. B. A little rough, but still nice enough to hold. C. As scratchy as the bed of a lesbian’s 1995 Ford Ranger XLT.
4. Your CFO gives you a company credit card to be used for business purposes, the first thing you do is… A. Run to the closest package store to stock up your home bar and then report the card stolen. B. Invite a few co-workers to lunch and write it off as a business expense. Well, we did talk about work, didn’t we? C. Bring it home and freeze it in a block of ice so it can only be used when absolutely necessary.
A. How much are you willing to pay me? B. Let’s talk about how we can frame this to make me look good while protecting you. C. Nothing. Then head straight to the human resources department and report them.
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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.
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Hobnob
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1551 Piedmont Ave.
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Boy Next Door 4262 Buford Dr.
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
669 Ponce de Leon Ave.
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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 Indulge – Whiskey Park, W Hotel Midtown - 9PM Gilbert’s – Etcetera – 10PM Felix’s – Karaoke – 10PM
FRIDAY Woofs - Cocktail Night - 5PM Mixx – WTF Fridays – 10PM The Heretic – DJ Lydia Prim – 10PM Jungle - PERV - 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
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FRIDAY AUGUST 26
AGLCC COMMUNITY AWARDS W ATLANTA MIDTOWN 8PM
Celebrate the LGBT business community with the gang at the chamber.
SATURDAY AUGUST 27
SPRING AWAKENING (GALA OPENING NIGHT) ACTOR’S EXPRESS 8PM
Enjoy some gay theatre with the Fenuxe Best of Atlanta winning theater troop. MONDAY AUGUST 29
JEFFREY FASHION CARES & AFTER PARTY FASHION SHOW: 12TH & MIDTOWN 7PM AFTER PARTY: OPERA 9PM
We all care about fashion, but on this night fashion cares about you.
TUESDAY AUGUST 30
BIG GAY SUPPER CLUB RADIAL CAFE 7PM
Have some eats with a bunch of gay people at a Fenuxe Best of Atlanta winner. TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1
THE OFFICIAL BLACK PRIDE KICK-OFF PARTY XS ULTRA LOUNGE 10PM
Kick off Black Gay Pride in style with this late night dance fest.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3
ERASURE AND FRANKMUSIK CENTER STAGE 9PM
Come listen to the gay pop icons play a set of classic music.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3
DJ PETER RAUHOFER JUNGLE 10PM
Get your labor day weekend started right with a dancefest at Jungle.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3
DJ ALEXANDER HERETIC 10PM
Dance, dance, dance to the beat of the music with one of LA’s finest mix masters.
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DWNTWN SPEAKS FOR ITSELF By Malcolm Montgomery Fenuxe: Give us a little background on who you are, where you are from. DWNTWN: We are both from Los Angeles, born and raised, and have been making music together for a little over a year now. Just started playing shows around town, and our best show as of yet was just the other day at Akbar, this really rad gay bar in Silverlake. The crowd was great, everyone was welcoming, and down to have a good time, none of that hipster crossed arms bullshit. Fenuxe: What made you interested in music and getting into the industry? DWNTWN: We both had very musical families that introduced us to all types of music. Robert’s family listened to a lot of traditional Greek and Mexican music, because that’s where his parents are from. I listened to a lot of classic rock because I’m white.
Fenuxe: When does your Mixtape come out? DWNTWN: Super soon! Within a month or so check our facebook and/or twitter for updates.
We kind of got into the industry by accident, to be honest. We were making music in our bedroom for a while, not knowing what our next step would be, and our friend, unbeknownst to us, emailed our songs to DJ Skeet Skeet. A week later we were drinking coffee with the guy!
Fenuxe: For readers who may not know you just yet, describe your musical style:
Fenuxe: Who are your musical influences and why?
Fenuxe: Who is your dream person to work with/collaborate with?
DWNTWN: Evanescence. Cuz they freakin’ rule! Nah, but really, if there were an album that I had to listen to on repeat for the rest of my days it’d definitely be Dude Ranch by Blink 182. Jamie’s would be a tie between Wildflowers by Tom Petty and The Drug In Me Is You by Falling In Reverse.
DWNTWN: Third Eye Blind Circa 1996.
Fenuxe: We love DJ Skeet Skeet! How was it working with him? DWNTWN: He’s great right?! Couldn’t think of a better person to be working with. He’s super supportive and knows every one. Just walking down the street with him is an event. A biker will ride by and yell “Skeet!” while another person runs across the street and gives him a hug. True story. The man’s a legend.
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DWNTWN: We like to call it “Pindetro” Pop/Indie/Electro. (patent pending) Don’t jock our shit bitches. We see you… we see you.
Fenuxe: What’s next for DWNTWN? DWNTWN: What isn’t next for DWNTWN?! Jk, don’t you hate when people say that? Us too. We just finished filming a music video for our next single “Hungry Hearts” directed by Jeremy Johnstone, a super cool dude. We are focusing primarily on our live shows right now because we have a bunch lined up for the next couple of months. Who knows, maybe we’ll have one in the ATL someday soon. http://www.facebook.com/dwntwnmusic http://www.twitter.com/dwntwnmusic
HEy Girl HEy Well its time for an update on my health. My intention in this process has been to be open and honest all along so I’m sharing my struggles with you along this journey. As of this writing, I’ve lost a total of 7 pounds. While I would love for it to be a bigger number, I must admit, I haven’t given it my all. I could tell you I’ve committed to the gym but I’ve only gone intermittently. I have made some better choices with food but more often than not, I’ve overeaten at night and when I’m with friends. It’s not pretty but it’s the truth! Stress has been a factor. As my friends would tell you, I put a lot of pressure on myself with regards to my fundraising. While it is a passion, it also increases my stress levels a great deal and I tend to cope with food. Since I am up late most nights, somewhere between 2 and 4am is when I am most at risk of “indulging.” It’s my quiet time to read, listen to music or watch TV. It’s also the time I find myself giving in to those urges to snack. There’s something so comforting about going to bed with a full stomach. The other issue is going to dinner or parties with friends. If I see someone else order dessert, it’s as if I’ve received permission to eat
dessert myself. In addition, if I go to a dinner party and there is food around, I tend to go back for seconds or graze until I’m full. Anyone who has struggled with his or her weight knows how difficult it is to navigate through the world when the source of your issue is always around you. I’m not certain if food is an addiction for me or not but I know it is at least an issue. The interesting thing is most addictions require us to totally refrain from use of said addiction but we can’t do that with food. We can’t just stop eating food. So, then it becomes about choices. I don’t intend to stay stuck in this place! I can control what food I bring into my home! And I can also make better choices when I’m with my friends! My intention is to either eat before I go out to meet friends or bring my own healthy dinner to their house! Finally, I commit to going to the gym at least 3 days a week! That’s where I’m at folks. I’d love to hear your feedback. edith99@gmail.com
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Till next time, Love and lashes!
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Ultra: VIRGO August 23 to September 22 Sheer drudgery won’t get the job done. Well, it will but it won’t make it fun. Take some donuts to work. Oh fine...carrot sticks then.
HOROSCOPES // August 25 - September 7 CAPRICORN December 22 to January 19 Chocolate and fine wines have been described as decadent. Where will you be celebrating with a little decadence this year?
TAURUS April 20 to May 20 Your predictability needs a rehab. Shake up the routine. Surprise your friends. Surprise yourself!
GEMINI LIBRA September 23 to October 22 You can gain a great deal of satisfaction these days by using your creativity... and your friends in high places!
AQUARIUS January 20 to February 18 Sometimes betrayal is a blessing in disguise. You were looking for an excuse, so don’t wallow in the sorrow.
May 21 to June 20 It’s okay to be on the defensive once in a while. It will keep you from following the herd.
CANCER SCORPIO October 23 to November 22 If you’re feeling the family is not taking you seriously, try going home more often. They will love having you on their turf and will be more open to you.
PISCES February 19 to March 20 Learn to amaze your friends with your magic. And I’m not talking about card tricks here.
ARIES
March 21 to April 19 Your wants have changed in SAGITTARIUS November 23 to December 21 the last few years. That’s a good thing but make sure you When was the last time you do the same with your needs. went to a bar alone? How are you going to meet Mr. Right 1 8/12/2011 9:30:04 AM when TupperwareFTKFenuxeHalfPageCMYK.pdf you’re with Mr. Wrong?
June 21 to July 22 It’s alright to ask loved ones to be specific about their feelings. You can read body language just fine but ‘minds’...not so much.
LEO July 23 to August 22 Allow time during the course of a date to share some silence. Just stare into their eyes to avoid the awkward.
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FENUXE BEST OF ATLANTA RECEPTION July 28 By Design Showroom Midtown Fenuxe hosted a reception to honor all the businesses who where voted by our readers as Best of Atlanta . The crowd of over 250 enjoyed complimentary cocktails compliments of Rokk Vodka and nibbles from Best of Atlanta winner Radial Cafe.
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ATLANTA COTILLION’S BURLESQUE August 14 Opera The Atlanta Cotillion put on a Burlesque show to help raise funds for their annual main event to be held on Sept. 17. The crowd was whipped into a frenzy by some hot performances and an even hotter silent auction.
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GET BRONZED POOL PARTY August 6 Buckhead The Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus went poolside to raise funds with music, a little drag and plenty of abs and cocktails. For more photos go to ProjectQAtlanta.com, your online source for LGBT news, events, juicy dish and buzz.
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