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CONTENTS: 12/1/11
FEATURES 14
HOLIDAY PARTY ATTIRE
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HAT REVIVAL
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LOVE IS ART
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NOT JUST FOR MOMS
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After passionate lovemaking most couples hop in the shower or wash the sheets, but for 12 anonymous Atlanta-based couples an art exhibit is in order. The Love Is Art Project, sponsored by Lexus, equipped each of these couples with a “Love is Art” art kit and instructed them to create a masterpiece in the midst of their lovemaking. Their intimate black-and-white paintings will be on display at the Mason Murer Fine Art Gallery for a one-night charitable art exhibit on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 7 to 11 p.m. “I designed the Love Is Art Project to promote equality, as well as to provide a platform for self-expression,” said exhibit curator Jeremy Brown, who created the “Love Is Art” kit. With the motto “love is a unique, unifying force in all of us,” the Love Is Art Project will benefit the Human Rights Campaign. According to Love Is Art, all of the couples were chosen with zero barriers to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, heritage or religion. During the exhibit, there will be a brief demographic snapshot of each couple next to each painting with the same title—“Love.” The project’s goal is to show once labels are removed love is love. Brown said the project “showcases love as a constant variable among us all, regardless of sexual orientation or other labels placed by society. I hope [the project] invokes thought, pride and a common sense of joy for all in attendance.” The project most recently traveled to New York City during Fashion Week. “The highlight of the night for me was getting to discuss the project with Deepak Chopra, and he loved it,” Brown said. “In fact, he mentioned it the next day on his Deepak Homebase show with guest Mark Rufalo.” Brown said he is currently working on a 10city U.S. tour and a Canada show for 2012. A 10-city international tour is being planned for 2013. Admission to the open bar event is a $10 donation to benefit HRC. More than 500 people are expected to attend the exhibit at the gallery, located at 199 Armour Drive in Atlanta. For details, visit www.loveisartatlanta.com 18 : DECEMBER 1, 2011
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Not Just For Moms Parenting can shake up your life, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. In her new monologue play “Feet First in the Water With a Baby in My Teeth” presented by Synchronicity Theatre, playwright Megan Gogerty explores the efforts of a woman juggling new motherhood with being a wife, feminist and career woman. But don’t let all those “female” words throw you off.
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“It’s not really about the kid. It’s not really about the mother. It’s about a person who has to deal with a major identity shift,” Gogerty said. “I think it’s a story that resonates with a lot of people. It’s a human story. It’s about a regular person who has to recreate herself.”
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“The Moran Sound” lands in Atlanta Saturday, December 3, at Jungle --- Grammy nominated DJ Tony Moran chooses our Southern city to celebrate his birthday bash. The evening will include Tony spinning his hard-hitting tribal house anthems infused by the latest cutting-edge sounds in electronica, surprise performances, and I even hear a big cake is the works. Fenuxe caught up with Tony to discuss his upcoming visit: Fenuxe: Welcome to Atlanta! Tony, where are you from originally and where do you live now? Tony: I am a New Yorker, born and bred. From the streets of Brooklyn to the underground clubs of the Paradise Garage of Danceteria, to making music and buying my own place in the city. But, New York has expanded and so has the funk, so I moved to New Jersey and Dallas for the peace on occasion, without my heart always pounding as a New Yorker. Fenuxe: How did you get in to the music industry? Tony: It was destiny. I went to a private accelerated electrical engineering school as a young teenager while I was living in the ghetto. I was a nerd and had a real traumatizing time of trying to fit in. I analyzed my despair as a senior and saw that DJ’s were always regarded as being cool, regardless of the muscles, the looks from the girls or the attitude. I went into my senior year of high school already at the top ten of the student body. I had calculus nailed with one notebook while also mixing together 75 cassettes of all of the hottest jams. I worked at a dry cleaners pressing clothes for 15 hours a day so that I could go to vinyl mania and Downtown Records in New York. I wanted to experience the wonder of why soulful and electronic music was having such an effect on my fellow teenagers. Unfortunately, I could not afford the clothes to match where the movement was going, but the music and my style built a bridge to be recognized. Fenuxe: Why are you choosing Atlanta to celebrate your birthday? Tony: Because since day one, from my first Hotlanta, I felt people were touched by my devotion to please and inspire. I am part of a family there. Welcomed into homes, having dinner with my friends and making their testosterone levels go into overload as they burn those dinner calories off. I integrate and participate. I am blessed for that. 22 : DECEMBER 1, 2011
Fenuxe: What can we expect at Jungle for your birthday? Tony: If you love to dance I guarantee pure energy, sensation and satisfaction. You can see me after-hours with my friends because popular or not, I love to dance. Fenuxe: Where can we get some of your tracks? Tony: Beatport, iTunes, Amazon. My new album is called MIX MAGIC MUSIC, and I will have a booth set up at Jungle to sell and autograph CD’s and posters. Just get there early. Fenuxe: Anything else you would like to share with your Southern fans? Tony: Continue to know that the impression you make is so significant. It’s not limited to Southern hospitality. It is unlimited to the gift of being great, sincere and hospitable people.
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Maintaining my weight during the holiday season is always a losing battle. No matter how hard I try I can’t help stuffing treats in my mouth. My partner of three years has little willpower when it comes to food as well, but he never gains a pound. He only works out twice a week for 20 minutes and has never worn a pant size over 32. Meanwhile I’m digging through my fat clothes in preparation for the inevitable extra 10 pounds I’ll gain thanks to all the holiday parties. I love my partner dearly but I can’t help but feel jealous and, frankly, a little resentful. I don’t like feeling this way because it’s not his fault I received the fatty gene, but I just can’t help myself. What can I do to squash these feelings? Sincerely,
Jiggly and Jealous
Dear JJ,
I so relate. I ate 3/8 of a Krispy Kreme donut this morning and gained so much weight old pictures of me got fatter. Significant other, meanwhile, filled a mixing bowl with Oreos, poured cream over them and called it cereal and then complained that he needed to buy new belts because he was tired of punching holes in the ones he has to make them smaller. I know resentment ruins relationships, so I don’t let it get to me; I have a plan. I am committed enough to my man to do what I have to do: sabotage. Everyone’s metabolism has a limit. I don’t care how naturally slim he is, you can pork him up. I suggest insisting on preparing meals from now on. One tablespoon of melted lard per half cup of leafy green vegetables should do the trick (and don’t turn your nose up at this – if you’re a native Southerner, you ought to know that greens cooked with fat are uhMA-zing). As we all know, fat doesn’t necessarily make you fat, so you need to be sure to also cover the carbohydrate base. I have two words for you: corn syrup. Pour it in every beverage he drinks, drizzle it over his pork chops. Hell, drip it in his mouth at night while he sleeps. And be sure to derail those workouts and encourage as much ass-sitting as possible. Buy him boxed sets of really involved DVD collections, get him addicted to a video game, break his knee caps. Listen, this is your relationship we’re talking about; you have to be willing to make sacrifices. After all that hard work, you can sit back and enjoy that you no longer have to be alone in your neurotic weight worries, and you can replace your resentment with mild disgust in his love handles. You’re welcome!
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A. Hit a crafts store to make personalized gifts for all your loved ones. B. Purchase everyone’s perfect gift online and spend the week attending holiday parties. C. Steal office supplies from work and wrap them in your neighbors’ newspapers.
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The Cockpit
1510 Piedmont Ave.
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My Sister’s Room LeBuzz 1271 Glenwood Ave.
Mixx
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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 Chaparral – Got Leche Latin Fridays – 11PM – 4AM Blake’s – Kitty LeClaw’s Meow Mix – 11PM
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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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TONY MORAN’S BIRTHDAY BASH
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WHAT A SWELL PARTY IT IS PRESENTED BY THE ATLANTA GAY MEN’S CHORUS SAINT MARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, ATLANTA 8PM
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HEy Girl HEy Holler y’all. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and got to spend it with the ones you love. This time of year is so special to me for so many reasons. My dear friend Richy Pugh has started a Toy Drive for the children of Jerusalem House, and I want to ask for your help in making sure all of these children are remembered at this time of year. This means so much to me because as a child, I spent four-and-a-half years in an orphanage in Clinton, South Carolina. Though I’m certain the housemothers did what they could with the limited resources they had, Christmas was mostly non-existent. The one bright spot I remember came when I was 6 years old. All of us children were taken to a large hall in town. There were so many other children from town already there and everyone was excited. And sitting at the end of the huge hall in a big throne-like chair was none other than Santa Claus. There were so many presents and so many kids’ names being called out. At 6 years old, you can imagine my excitement. But tempered with that excitement was the reality that presents were only for special kids and Santa certainly would forget me again.
As he read off the names of children for what seemed like an eternity, I remember thinking, “Don’t get excited. Don’t get excited!” And then it happened! Santa Claus called my name! I was in shock. Tears filled my eyes. I was so happy. Not because of the present but because I wasn’t forgotten. To this day, I can’t remember what the present was…but I will never forget the feeling of being remembered. I share all of this with you for this reason: Please don’t let a child be forgotten! If you have the resources to help us make another child’s holiday special, please drop off a toy or $25 gift card at Outwrite Bookstore. You can follow our progress on Facebook by searching for Jerusalem House TOY Drive. There are 80 children between the ages of 0 and 17 and a breakdown is provided on the Facebook page. Gifts can be dropped off until December 17. Richy’s only request is that you not purchase toys that promote violence. Thank you all for helping us to make a difference in the lives of our children. I hope you all have the happiest of holidays and get to spend it with the ones who make you feel special. Love and lashes,
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HOROSCOPES : December 1 - December 14 ARIES
November 23 to December 21 March 21 to April 19 You are feeling sentimental right now. Go ahead and indulge in the good old days. Buy that Abercrombie hoodie and wear it well.
CAPRICORN December 22 to January 19
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TAURUS April 20 to May 20
Love is a funny thing. Love is Granted red and green are the a mysterious thing. Love is a colors of the season, but honey, dangerous thing. It’s all worth not in that sweater. Gray can be fighting for. Get in the ring. Or festive. Right?? rather...get the ring.
AQUARIUS January 20 to February 18
GEMINI
Either something new is starting May 21 to June 20
LEO July 23 to August 22 Your mixed emotions may be getting the best of you right now but don’t fret...go shopping. Accessories are meant to mix and match.
VIRGO August 23 to September 22 Peace and joy are the words that best describe your mood. Share the holiday spirit with someone who could really use the blessings.
LIBRA September 23 to October 22
or something old is recharging. You will need to start your Music is playing a big part of your Grab the passion and snuggle holiday grocery shopping today. days. Crank up those carols and down under that cashmere throw. Nothing says love like enough roll down your windows. crescent rolls for everyone.
PISCES February 19 to March 20
CANCER
Try not to be so transparent with June 21 to July 22
your secrets. Unless of course You are experiencing a boost your secrets are draped with of confidence these days. It is not a flash in the pan but your sheer fabric. true inner light. Shine like the Christmas bulbs at Macy’s.
SCORPIO October 23 to November 22 This is not the time to use your sick days. Bundle up and top it off with two of your new designer scarves.
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