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How Do We Celebrate at a Time Like This?
Katie Burkholder
It felt incredibly bizarre to wake up on Wednesday morning to the news that Donald Trump was elected president again and then immediately begin working on our holiday gift guide. How can I think about the holidays and buying gifts at a time like this? This is usually the most fun issue of the year to work on, but I have been in no state whatsoever to have fun when I know what the next four years hold.
Chances are, you’re probably in the same boat. I know the election results had a serious negative impact on the mental health of my loved ones — coupled with the time change and earlier nights, cold and dreary weather, and cold and flu season arriving, seasonal depression will likely be pretty severe for many of us who are in mourning over another Trump presidency. How do we celebrate at a time like this?
Even though many of us are feeling like there’s nothing to celebrate right now, it’s imperative we allow ourselves access to the joy, connection, and love of the holidays.
Stay Connected
Now more than ever, we must stay connected to our communities. Remember the reason for the season: this is the time to turn to your loved ones. Plan a holiday potluck or white elephant party, get the girls together at the new holiday pop-up bar, and ensure you can actually enjoy your family celebrations by maintaining strict boundaries. Skip events where you know problematic, Trumpsupporting family members will attend (if that’s your whole family, ask your bestie if you can join them and their family this year) or disinvite those crappy family members if you have the power to do so. We need people right now, but only those who are positive
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer puppet show at the Center for Puppetry Arts PHOTO VIA FACEBOOK
and loving influences in our lives.
Make sure to stay connected to your community as well. As the nights get colder, volunteer with Sol Underground to help Atlanta’s homeless population or fund a warming pack, donate to a warm coat drive, or send holiday cards to incarcerated survivors of sexual abuse through Words of Hope.
Stay Nostalgic
We all need comforting coping mechanisms right now, and there’s no greater time for the comfort of nostalgia than the holidays. Allow yourself the freedom to indulge in your favorite Christmas movies and music. Bake and decorate cookies with your partner. Write “from Santa” on your gift tags. See the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer puppet show at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Become a kid again, even if only for a couple of days.
If you need an extra dose of holiday cheer, attend the Atlanta Women’s Chorus’ Holiday in the Movies concert on December 7. The
chorus will be performing songs from all your favorite holiday movies, from 1944’s “Meet Me in St. Louis” to 2017’s “A Bad Moms Christmas.” I’m a member of the chorus, and I’ve been repeatedly moved to tears at rehearsals. It will be the perfect opportunity to indulge in some feel-good holiday warm and fuzzies while supporting Atlanta’s queer arts.
Stay Mindful
Here’s the truth about the holidays: you’ll be spending a lot of money. With the emotional fallout of the election, it will be more tempting than ever to indulge in the fleeting dopamine rush of overspending. While holiday nostalgia is a harmless coping mechanism to turn to, overconsumption is not, and turning to shopping to feel better will ultimately leave you (and your wallet) feeling empty. When reading through this issue, stay mindful of your financial situation this holiday season and only purchase gifts if you know they will be well-loved. Opt for handmade gifts if you’re crafty, or if you have a big friend group, organize a secret Santa instead of buying everyone something.
Life is going to be hard enough next year: don’t make things harder for 2025 you by spending too much money because it made 2024 you feel better for 30 seconds.
Stay Hopeful
It’s likely that none of the above tips will make you feel completely at peace and joyful this holiday season. Watching holiday movies where the bad guy loses and Goodness prevails will likely fall extremely flat right now. Music about kindness and love may sound hollow. This election was a huge loss, and it’s necessary to mourn that, but right now, we need radical hope; we cannot give up. Now is the time to start believing in magic again, because when we commit to showing up for one another and fighting as long as there is breath in our lungs, that’s exactly what we create: magic.
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Men Convicted for Killing Trans Woman Skyler Gilmore
Two men convicted of killing transgender woman Skyler Gilmore in 2021 were sentenced to life in prison by a Dekalb County judge on November 13.
Davonte Fore, 26, and Jaquan Brooks, 25, were convicted in October for shooting and killing Gilmore outside her apartment in Stone Mountain, Georgia, on June 4, 2021. Detectives used photo data and surveillance video to link Fore and Brooks to the crime, according to Fox 5. Prosecutors said the two were members of a local gang and murdered Gilmore because she was sexually involved with another gang member.
Brooks was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole, plus five years for a possession charge. Fore was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole plus 10 years for a possession charge and five years for possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. However, Fore is currently on the run.
“[Fore is] an absolute danger to the community, he’s a member of a known gang and this was a hit, this was an intentional member,” Boston said.
Gilmore’s death was previously uncounted in HRC’s tracking of trans murders in 2021 due to a lack of reporting. Not much is publicly known about Gilmore’s life. She was a cashier at a department store, but a friend of Gilmore told police that she was “involved with survival sex, a form of prostitution where someone engages in sex in exchange for basic necessities like food or shelter” — work she was engaged in with the gang member who led her to get targeted by Fore and Brooks.
“Gilmore’s murderer fled while on bond,” Tori Cooper, the Director of Community Engagement for HRC’s Transgender Justice Initiative, said in a statement. “The fact that it took events like this to make headlines speaks to the injustices consistently faced by
Black transgender women in this country. We are more than our murders: we are friends, family, and neighbors with hopes and dreams, and we are people who love and have been loved. Gilmore deserved security in life, and she deserves recognition in death.”
Anyone with information about Fore’s whereabouts is asked to contact the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit at 404-298-8132.
Trump Hammered Democrats on Transgender Issues. Now the Party is at Odds on a Response
After losing the White House and both houses of Congress, Democrats are grappling with how to handle transgender politics and policy following a campaign that featured withering and often misleading GOP attacks on the issue.
There is plenty of second-guessing after President-elect Donald Trump anchored his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris with sweeping promises on the economy and immigration. But Democrats also will not soon forget the punchline in anti-transgender Trump ads that became ubiquitous by Election Day: “Kamala is for they/them; President Trump is for you.”
“Week by week when that ad hit and stuck and we didn’t respond, I think that was the beginning of the end,” former Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell said of the 30-second spot that was part of $215 million in anti-transgender advertising by Trump and Republicans, according to tracking firm AdImpact.
The fallout leaves some progressive and moderate Democrats struggling between the party's modern identity as a champion of civil rights and its electoral fortunes across swaths of America with whom those attacks resonated.
“There are just a number of issues where we’re out of touch,” Rep. Seth Moulton, a moderate Massachusetts Democrat said in an interview, days after he set off recriminations within his party for saying he didn’t want his daughters playing in sports against biological males. Critics said Moulton echoed Trump's talking points about liberals allowing "men to compete in women’s sports.”
“I think that Republicans have a hateful position on trans issues,” Moulton told The Associated Press, but insisted that Democrats still lose voters because of the party’s “attitude.”
“Rather than talk down to you and tell you what to believe,” he argued, Democrats should “listen to hard-working Americans.”
LGBTQ advocates, meanwhile, are arguing that the 2024 election turned more on economic issues than Trump’s transgender rhetoric. They’re urging political leaders to counter misinformation that they say threatens the health and safety of transgender Americans, who make up less than one percent U.S. population.
“Trans people have been existing and co-existing,” receiving health care and participating in society for years, said Sarah Kate Ellis, CEO of GLAAD, a leading LGBTQ advocacy group. “Nothing new happened,” Ellis said, other than Republicans singling them out in a presidential campaign year. “It didn’t change one vote, but it did make the world way more dangerous for trans people.”
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Trump Election Makes LGBTQ People Fearful of Reprisals
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Responses to last week’s presidential election have ranged between rage and fear for the LGBTQ community, according to advocacy organizations. Exit polling found LGBTQ voters backed Democrats by an 86%-12% margin, making them one of the top supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris over Donald Trump.
That fact only served to intensify concerns as voters felt locked out of the promises Harris had made to continue support for LGBTQ people. Concerns also rose over what the Trump administration’s Project 2025 plans augur for queer and trans people in the coming months.
Project 2025 would dismantle antidiscrimination protections by removing terms such as “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” from federal laws, allowing for legal discrimination against LGBTQ individuals. In addition, marriage, adoption, IVF, and surrogacy would be under threat — so too would education and access to housing.
Trump has also stated that he wants Congress to pass a law establishing a gender binary system in which only one’s assigned gender at birth is accepted. Whether such a law could pass even a Republican-run House is doubtful, but it is a chilling concern for trans and non-binary people.
Trump also vowed to end gender-affirming care for minors if re-elected president and said he would push schools to “promote positive education about the nuclear family” and “the roles of mothers and fathers.”
The Trevor Project has seen a massive spike in crisis calls from LGBTQ youth following Donald Trump’s win. The suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ youth saw a
nearly 700 percent rise in communications compared to weeks prior.
Election-related concerns among young people contacting the nonprofit skyrocketed by nearly 5,200 percent compared to averages leading up to election day.
This data bolstered results of a recent national survey by The Trevor Project and Morning Consult polling that found 90 percent of LGBTQ young people said “their well-being was negatively impacted due to recent politics.”
Elon Musk’s trans daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, posted on the Meta-owned social media platform Threads the day after the election that “I’ve thought this for a while, but yesterday confirmed it for me. I don’t see my future being in the United States. Even if [Trump is] only in office for four years, even if the anti-trans regulations magically don’t happen, the people who willingly voted for this are not going anywhere anytime soon.”
In response to Wilson’s comment, Musk wrote on Twitter/X, misgendering Wilson, “The woke mind virus killed my son.”
Republicans spent nearly $215 million on anti-trans network TV ads during the 2024 election cycle. The Trump campaign and associated groups, including the National Republican Senatorial Committee focused attacks on the LGBTQ community and trans people in particular with ads depicting Democrats as supporting “they/them” while Trump and fellow Republicans were “for you.”
In a statement following the election, Trevor Project CEO Jaymes Black said, “The Trevor Project wants LGBTQ young people to know that we are here for you, no matter the outcome of any election, and we will continue to fight for every LGBTQ young person to have access to safe, affirming spaces — especially during challenging times. LGBTQ young people: your life matters, and you were born to live it.”
Make the Yuletide Gay This Holiday Season
Luke Gardner
Tis the season to be gay! As we open our hearts and our wallets this holiday season, let’s give back to our community by buying gifts that celebrate our LGBTQ identities.
Following is a list of my suggestions for LGBTQ-owned and -friendly places to find great holiday gifts:
Queer-Owned Businesses
Kiss and Ride — a gift for your partner(s)
Located in Little Five Points, this sexual wellness store is an inviting and safe space. Self-described as “queer-centered and disability inclusive,” this store specializes in instruments of adult pleasure.
Charis Books and More — a gift for the feminist in the family
One of the only feminist bookstores in the South, Charis holds a 50-year history of creating space for intersectional and queer activism and literature. Located in Decatur, the titles on this store’s shelves span a wide range of topics, including LGBTQ rights, histories, and experiences.
Phoenix and Dragon Bookstore — a gift for your spiritual family and friends
Another bookstore with a large variety of topics, this store centers spiritual teachings, tools and workshops. Celebrating spiritual diversity and LGBTQ representation, this store is nestled in Sandy Springs. Also, they have cats.
Lost-N-Found Youth Thrift Store — a gift for your friend with style
Located in Atlanta, this thrift store is operated by local charity Lost-N-Found Youth, which provides services to LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness. Thrift shopping is always a great bargain, and this store features furniture, decor, clothing, accessories, and more. More importantly, it’s for a cause directly helping the local community.
Pansy Ass Ceramics — for your partner, art-loving and sex-positive friends
Based in Toronto, this art shop consists of unique art celebrating queer sexuality and culture. Made by romantic couple and ceramic artists Kris Aaron and Andrew Walker, this art is unabashedly queer and largely adult only. It’s pricey, but deservedly so for stunning, one-of-a-kind queer art.
Barry Lee Art — for your friend who loves colorful art and positive affirmations
A local artist with an impressive portfolio, Barry Lee makes art that is beautiful and unique, rooted in kindness and queer activism. They are also the creator of the Gentle Reminders Oracle Deck, an inspirational spiritual and artistic self-care tool.
Amanda Lovelace Poetry — for the poet in your family
Well known for her feminist, queer, and witchy perspective in poetry, Lovelace’s work makes excellent gifts for anyone needing inspiration and encouragement, especially for the empowerment of young women. She has books on witchcraft, an Oracle deck, and of course, several collections of poetry.
Other Suggestions
Queer publications — for the news buff in your friend group
There are so many amazing queer magazines, newspapers, and digital news outlets. Local publications like Wussy magazine, David magazine, and, of course, Georgia Voice highlight local issues, while publications like Out magazine, The Advocate, PinkNews, Queerty, Pride.com, and so many others offer national and
global news. Several publications offer physical magazines and subscriptions, while others offer digital subscriptions and even merchandise.
LGBTQ Books — for the reader in the family
There really is a book for everyone, be it a biography of a historical queer figure or celebrity, a book on LGBTQ history, or a fictional piece centering a queer protagonist. There are simply too many to name! I enjoy biographical comics like GenderQueer, a book being subjected to bans in conservative spaces.
Drag Merch — for the drag fan in your family
Support your local queens! So many drag artists have merchandise for sale linked on their social media pages. Merch can include T-shirts, enamel pins, hats, stickers, hoodies, socks, keychains, signed Polaroids, art, and so much more. In fact, hundreds of drag artists have merch for sale online, from your Drag Race and Dragula favorites to local artists across the globe. Still, prioritize your local kings and queens!
These are my best suggestions for gifts this holiday season! Of course, the best gift is being with those you love — be they romantic partners, biological or adoptive families, or chosen families. Happy holigays!
Gift Back This Holiday Season
Gift to your loved ones while giving back to your community. You can’t go wrong with these sweet contributions!
A. ZAMI NOBLA Tote
One can never have too many totes, especially one that supports the leading advocacy organization for empowering Black lesbians over 40 years old. $15.49, ZAMI NOBLA; zaminobla.org
B. Ahimsa House Donation
Support a family in need this holiday season with a donation to Ahimsa House, a nonprofit dedicated to helping human and animal victims of domestic violence. Donations start at $25, which would cover the cost of a rideshare to safety. $25$250, Ahimsa House; ahimsahouse.org
C. Lost-n-Found Youth Donation
Make a difference for LGBTQ youth with a donation to Lost-n-Found Youth. For less than $50, you can support one youth for a day at the LNFY Drop-in Center. $20+; Lost-n-Found Youth; lnfy.org
D. Trans Youth Belong Tee
Show your support for trans youth with this lavender-adorned design. Proceeds go to the ACLU, which fights on behalf of LBGTQ people. $30; ACLU; shop.aclu.org
E. PALS Pantry
Where would we be without our pets? Purchase needed supplies on behalf of Pets Are Loving Support as they continue to provide support for pet parents living with critical illnesses such as HIV/AIDS and cancer. $25+; Pets Are Loving Support; palsatlanta.org
F. We Will Not Be Silent Skinny Tumbler
Show your pride with the We Will Not Be Silent skinny tumbler while helping empower trans women of color! Navigating Omitted Minds Overtime, aka N.O.M.O, is the only Black trans-led nonprofit for the LGBTQ community. $35; N.O.M.O.; nomoorganization.org
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Luscious Luxuries
If you’ve got money to spend this holiday season, treat your bougiest loved ones to a life of luxury with these decadent gifts.
A. Rainbow Sapphire Confetti Band
Treat your sweetheart to this stunning 14k yellow gold band complete with rainbow sapphires and tsavorites. $2,259, Worthmore Jewelers; 500 L3 Amsterdam Ave. NE; worthmorejewelers.com
B. Glossy Printed Croc T Pin Portfolio
This 100% leather portfolio makes a fabulous gift for the business person who deserves a classy boost at the office. $2,490, Tom Ford at Phipps Plaza; 3500 Peachtree Street NE; tomfordfashion.com
C. L’Or de Louis
Awarded the Indie Fragrance of the Year 2024 by the Fragrance Foundation, this opulent formula including 24-karat gold from queer-owned perfumier Arquiste evokes the moments when Louis XIV and his Court would visit Versailles’ Grand Orangery. This bright orange blossom has a warm, woody background with notes of orange blossom absolute, pomegranate, honey and firewood smoke. $245, Arquiste; arquiste.com
D. The Ultimate Zen Spa Package
Leave the planning to the Waldorf Astoria spa with this package including a massage with warm stone enhancement, the Codage Couture facial, up to four hours of spa access, and a complimentary glass of champagne. Starting at $425, Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead Spa; 3376 Peachtree Street NE; hilton.com/en/ hotels/atlwawa-waldorf-astoria-atlanta-buckhead/spa/
E. Pro LED Face Mask
Treat your loved one to on-demand, DIY luxury facials with this device from Déesse PRO that includes six treatment modes and “four clinically proven wavelengths” for addressing sun spots, wrinkles, redness, hyperpigmentation, and more. $1,700, Déesse PRO, deessepro.com
F. Barrel Gold Label Toasted Oak Barrel Bourbon
Concentrated, bright, and fruity. there are so many distinct flavors packed into this high-quality bourbon whiskey, perfect for a special occasion. Tangerine, mango, and lime zest unwind followed by pineapple, passionfruit, and toasted coconut flake. $479.99, Tower Beer, Wine, and Spirits; 2161 Piedmont Road NE; towerwinespirits.com
G. Tsar Nicoulai Golden Reserve Caviar with Custom Walnut Wood Gift Box
Gift the ultimate delicacy of rare white sturgeon caviar prized for its buttery flavor and golden hue, paired with a mother-of-pearl serving spoon, a key that opens the tin, and a custom wooden gift box. $1,749.95, Williams-Sonoma at Ponce City Market; 675 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE; williams-sonoma.com
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Festive Fashionistas
Clothes, jewels, and accessories for your stylish loved ones!
A. Trelani V-Neck Sweater
This super soft and breathable sweater from French linen line Atelier Marie Mac is the perfect gift for your chicest and comfiest confidant! $165, Souk Bohemian at Ponce City Market; 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE; soukbohemian.com
B. RSVP Bag
Looking for a gift for your fashionista friend with eclectic taste? This unique bag is unlike anything else you could find and sure to turn heads. Its funky shape and marbled design make it the perfect statement piece. $235, Glad & Young at Ponce City Market; gladandyoungstudio.com
C. Dale Mas 5 Pocket Pants
These iridescent pleather pants will make you or their recipient the star of any fetish scene or holiday party! Don’t settle for ordinary — go for the extraordinary and unleash your inner wild side with this must-have pant! $79, Boy Next Door Menswear; 1000 Piedmont Ave. NE Ste A; boynextdoormenswear.com
D. Fish Clips
These adorable fishy hair clips make a great gift or stocking stuffer for your most stylish sidekick! $15 each, Glad & Young at Ponce City Market
E. MCLC Shroom Boot
These psychedelic vegan leather booties are ideal for the cottagecore cuties in your life. $100, The Junkman’s Daughter; 464 Moreland Ave. NE; thejunkmansdaughter.com
F. F*ck Off and Heart Dagger Earrings
These tiny earrings are anything but delicate! If you have someone in your life who curses like a sailor with a badass attitude to boot, be sure to pick a pair up for them. $28.50, The Junkman’s Daughter
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G. Chalet Women’s Multi Bodysuit
What better gift for the fashion girly than a one-of-a-kind, handmade piece by local queer textile artist Eketchi Universe? This patchwork bodysuit will make a great addition to the raver in your life. $75, Eketchi Universe on Depop; depop.com/eketchiuniverse
H. Amuseables Rainbow Bag
Part plushie, part handbag, this delightful rainbow crossbody is perfect for that whimsical friend who lovingly embraces their inner child. $40, Posman Books at Ponce City Market; posmanbooks.com
I. bell hooks Crewneck
Honor one of the greatest queer writers of all time with this incredible sweatshirt, bearing a quote from one of her most popular books of all time “All About Love” on the back! $60, The Village Retail at Ponce City Market; thevillageretail.com
J. Kuwalla Mohair Overshirt
This functional and fashionable mohair piece will make the perfect addition to your loved ones’ closets this winter! $99, Boy Next Door Menswear
K. Lika Behar Prismic Dangle Necklace
Treat your sweetie to this gorgeous sterling silver necklace bearing a rainbow of genuine sapphires. $990, Worthmore Jewelers; 500 L3 Amsterdam Ave. NE; worthmorejewelers.com
L. Printed Croc Double Prong Belt
This sleek and chic genuine leather belt made in Italy makes a fabulous gift for your poshest posse. $990, Tom Ford at Phipps Plaza; 3500 Peachtree Road NE; tomfordfashion.com
M. Hate Will F*cking Lose Crew Socks
These comfy and cozy socks bear a gorgeous floral pattern and a message that is more important now than ever. $10.93, Richard’s Variety Store; 1544 Piedmont Ave. NE Ste 191; richardsvarietystore.com
Goodies for the Kiddos
Whether you’re shopping for a little one or an adult with a strong inner child, these toys and games are sure to please even the pickiest whippersnapper.
A. Rainbow Tarot Deck
Embark on the psychedelic journey of self-discovery with this dreamy and colorful rendition on the Major and Minor Arcana, bursting with emotion, energy, and queer pride! $24.95, Sugarboo&Co. at Ponce City Market; 675 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE; sugarbooandco.com
B. Dreaming Terrace Garden DIY Miniature Kit
This miniature crafting kit is perfect for the serial hobbyist in your life! All the accessories, instructions, and tools are included to build a dreamy palmsized flowery corner. $21.99, Rhen’s Nest Toy Shop at Ponce City Market; rhensnesttoyshop.com
C. Amuseables Disco Ball
What’s better than receiving a plush for the holidays? Receiving a disco ball plush of course! This adorable silver dancefloor icon will be the star of the holiday season. $110, Posman Books at Ponce City Market; posmanbooks.com
D. Monopoly Scrabble
This innovative game combines the best elements of two of the most popular board games of all time, making it a great gift for the gamer in your life. The rules are simple: play your word and move your token! $29.93, Richard’s Variety Store; 1544 Piedmont Ave. NE Ste 191; richardsvarietystore.com
E. We Are Colorful Crayon Set
Encourage your little one’s love and respect for all people with this crayon set complete with all shades of the skin tone rainbow (a diversity of hues not often found in traditional crayon sets!). $11.99, Posman Books
F. Don’t Feed the Unicorns Slime
There’s nothing a kid loves to receive more than slime. This cotton candyscented slime is complete with unicorn sprinkles, glitter, holographic stars, and two fun charms! $20.99, Rhen’s Nest Toy Shop
G. The World of Freddie Mercury Puzzle
This 1000-piece puzzle brings the world of the queer Queen icon to life in vibrant color and mind-blowing detail. Whether your loved one is a Mercury stan or master puzzler (or both!), they’ll adore this gift. $21.99, Posman Books
Katie Burkholder
Lovely Literature for Your Loved Ones
Katie Burkholder
From poetry and graphic novels to queer history and theory, we’ve got the perfect gifts for all the bookworms in your life!
A. So Long Sad Love
In this French graphic novel, Cleo not only rediscovers her identity as an artist but uncovers her capacity to find love where she has always been most at home: with other women. $24.95, Charis Books and More; 184 S. Candler Street; charisbooksandmore.com.
B. American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era
For their groundbreaking new book, journalist Nico Lang spent a year traveling the country to document the lives of transgender, nonbinary, and genderfluid teens and their families. Drawing on hundreds of hours of on-the-ground interviews with them and the people in their communities, “American Teenager” paints a vivid portrait of what it’s actually like to grow up trans today. $30, Charis Books and More
C. We Was Bois Together
This poetry collection from Kelsey L. Smoot examines identities and belonging through the lenses of Blackness, queerness, and gender non-conforming narratives. The poems act as an homage and an ode to traversing these identities from childhood through adulthood. $12, Charis Books and More
D. Of Cats and Men
This stylish, illustrated gift books profiles notable cat-loving men throughout history from Nikola Tesla to Andy Warhol, making it the purrfect present for the cat-lover in your life! $16, Charis Books and More
E. Loving Corrections
New York Times-bestselling author adrienne maree brown knows we need each other more than ever and offers a practice for holding collective power, righting wrongs, and generating true belonging. Filled with practical wisdom on how to be a trustworthy communicator while providing bold visions for a shared future, Loving Corrections can speak to everyone caught in the crossroads of our political challenges and potential. $18, Charis Books and More
F. Country Queers: A Love Letter
Part photo book, part memoir, part oral history project, this volume paints a vivid portrait of queer and trans experiences in rural areas and small towns across the U.S. $24.95, Charis Books and More
G. A Generous Spirit: Selected Works by Beth Brant
During her life, Brant’s work gave voice to an often unacknowledged TwoSpirit identity, and today, her words represent continued strength, growth, and connection in the face of deep suffering. A Generous Spirit is Brant’s portrait of survival and empathy at the intersection of Native American and lesbian experience. $22.95, Charis Books and More
Happy Paw-lidays!
Adalei Stevens
Celebrate the holidays with your furriest, most loyal companions!
A. Pet Antler Hat
Dress your furry friend up this holiday season! This snug-fit antler hat makes your barking reindeer the perfect holiday helper. $7.50, The Pet Set; 2480 Briarcliff Road; thepetset.com
B. Crochet Hippo Plush Toy
What could be cuter than your fur baby snuggling with their new toy? A crochet hippo is bound to bring joy to you or your favorite pet parent. $7.50, The Pet Set
C. Leaf Treat Puzzle
Challenge your know-it-all cat with this enrichment puzzle. The treat compartments are adjustable, so you can up the difficulty and test your kitty’s hunting skills. $18.99, Pet Supermarket; 1544 Piedmont Ave. NE Ste 403; petsupermarket.com
D. Joint Support Powder for Cats & Dogs
Celebrating the holidays with your senior pet? Gift their joints some support from Super Snouts, an LGBTQ-owned brand. $28.49, Super Snouts; supersnoutshempcompany.com
E. Velvet Bow Collar
Class your pup up for this year’s Christmas card with a velvet bow collar. For a little extra, engrave their silliest nickname for the ultimate holiday joy. $58, The Merchant; 99 Krog Street NE; thekrogdistrict.com/the-merchant
F. Dog Treat Maker
Give your pets the gift of homemade treats! If New Year’s resolutions include healthier habits, consider the same for your four-legged friends. $27.95, Williams Sonoma at Ponce City Market; 675 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE; williams-sonoma.com
G. Snuggly Cup Dog Toy
Are you Stanley Cup-obsessed? Bring the obsession into the doghouse with this soft and adorable pup-sized version! $19.95, Sugarbook&Co. at Ponce City Market; sugarbooandco.com
CULTURE
Q-Music: Vinyl Destination LGBTQ releases to listen to this holiday season
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From 1964 until Diana Ross’ departure in 1969, The Supremes (as they were known in the beginning) released as few as two albums a year (or as many as five, in 1965). In 1968, when the trio’s moniker became Diana Ross and the Supremes, they released five LPs, including “Love Child” (Motown/Elemental Music), newly reissued in limited edition 140-gram virgin vinyl edition. The significance of the album, which goes beyond the name change, can’t be underestimated, beginning with the cover image, which features members of the usually glammed-up act wearing cutoff jean shorts, a sweatshirt, a fringe jacket, and a leather jacket. It also marks a change in the membership (bye Florence, hello Cindy) and a different team of songwriters (farewell Holland, Dozier, Holland). With this new setup, a change in tone, such as the album’s semi-controversial title tune, is not all that surprising. Three songs written by Ashford & Simpson, including “Some Things You Never Get Used To,” were the roots of a long, creative relationship between Ross and the songwriting/performing couple. Additional highlights include “Does Your Mama Know About Me” (co-written by Tommy Chong!), “Honey Bee (Keep On Stinging Me),” and “How Long Has That Evening Train Been Gone.”
It must be a testament to the commitment of the members of the B-52’s that each of its remaining long-term members, Kate Pierson, Fred Schneider, and Cindy Wilson, have only released two albums apiece under their own names over the course of the band’s 45-year recording career. Pierson’s latest album, “Radio & Rainbows” (Long Meadow Music/Crush Music/SongVest Records), arrives nine and a half years after 2015’s “Guitars and Microphones” (anyone else see a pattern here?). Dedicated
to Pierson’s wife, Monica Nation, the album takes Pierson in a variety of musical directions, including dance (“Take Me Back to the Party,” co-written with Jimmy Harry, who has worked with RuPaul, Pink, Kelly Clarkson, and others, and the soaring “Wings”), the suitably spooky “Every Day Is Halloween” (co-written with and featuring Sia), the island breeze of “Pillow Queen,” the funky “Dream On” and “Living In a Monet” (featuring queer musician Gail Ann Dorsey), and the colorful title cut.
After 25 years of releasing albums (nearly a dozen!) on the indie Blue Corn Music record label, the amazing queer singer/songwriter Ruthie Foster is now on the legendary Sun Records label with her newest release, “Mileage” (Sun). Pressed on vivid baby blue vinyl, the 10-song album, consisting of nine Foster originals (co-written with the record’s producer Tyler Bryant and Rebecca Lovell) contains Foster’s blend of influences, such as gospel (“Good For My Soul” and “Six Mile Water”), searing blues-pop (“Done,” featuring sister duo Larkin Poe, “Heartshine,” and the title cut), a radiant love song (“Rainbow”), and soulful stomp
(“Slow Down”), all delivered in her powerful vocal style.
I feel as if I arrived late to the cult of experimental singer/songwriter Jerry Paper, only becoming acquainted with the nonbinary artist at the time of the release of their ninth album, 2022’s “Free Time.” Jerry Paper’s new album, “Inbetweezer” (Stone’s Throw), on pretty, pink vinyl, while maintaining the artist’s distinctive musical perspective, somehow feels more accessible than its predecessor. Even the chaotic nowave sax solo on the otherwise shimmery “Moonstruck” isn’t a deterrent to the pleasure of the song. Other standouts include “New Year’s Day,” the bubbly electro of “Scenic Route,” the bizarre retro pop of “Everything Angel,” the clubby instrumental, “Trixter Sez,” and the hip-shaking closer “Powder Pink Powder Green.”
Queer Canadian musician TR/ST (aka Robert Alfons) has a way with propulsive electronic dance music on his new album, “Performance” (Dais). If there were any justice, these songs would be in regular rotation in queer dance clubs across the
globe. You can hear the influence of ’80s new wave on TR/ST, but the music also feels both timeless and of the moment. Not an easy feat. With a new album by The Cure also out now, what better time for an ’80s revival? We can trust TR/ST with getting this rolling via songs such as “All At Once,” “Regret,” and the title track.
Just when you think you’ve heard almost every iteration of the female singer/songwriter possible, an artist like Cassandra Jenkins comes along. With her new album, “My Light, My Destroyer” (Dead Oceans), she takes her place alongside contemporaries such as Mitski, Angel Olsen, and Phoebe Bridgers, to name a few, while also carving out her unique niche. Not many artists can incorporate field recordings into an album and never once disturb the fabric of the record. Additionally, the way that Jenkins transitions from stunning folk (“Devotion”) to full-tilt rock (“Clams Casino”) makes it look deceptively simple even though it isn’t. Jenkins also elevates a western Chicago suburb into the natural light spectacle for which it’s named in “Aurora, IL,” while paying unexpected homage to a pet store in “Petco.” Amazing!
Straight rapper Logic probably took his fans by surprise with the music video for his Grammy-nominated 2017 hit single, “1800-273-8255,” which featured a storyline about the outing of a gay, Black teenager and the homophobia he faced from classmates at school. Regardless, the video did a lot of good, as the number in the title was for a suicide hotline. As we all know, sometimes our allies come from the most unexpected places. Logic has released his thirteenth album, “Ultra 85” (Bobby Boy/BMG), a double LP set on blue and white splatter vinyl. When Logic does what he does best, spitting rapid-fire rhymes and raps, the album is ultra-enjoyable. However, there are too many distracting skits that interrupt the flow.
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Kate Pierson PUBLICITY PHOTO
‘Wickiator’: 2024’s ‘Barbenheimer’?
“Wicked Part One” and “Gladiator II” come out back-to-back Thanksgiving week
Last year, it was “Barbie” and” Oppenheimer” that opened at the same time and became boxoffice smashes and — later — Oscar winners each. “Barbenheimer” became a cultural phenomenon and a boon to a film industry that needed a lift after the pandemic had largely quieted it. This year, “Wicked, Part 1” and “Gladiator II” both come out the same day, just before the week of Thanksgiving, and look to duplicate that success. Both will appeal heavily to LGBTQ audiences, especially “Wicked.”
When it was announced that “Wicked” would star Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, some eyebrows were raised, and there were some concerns as to whether the pair could take on the roles of Galinda and Elphaba and mesh well together. Those concerns are now ancient history.
For the uninitiated, this is a precursor to the iconic “The Wizard of Oz” about how these two women became who they are. “Wicked” debuted on Broadway in 2003 — based on the novel by Gregory Maguire — and has become a global favorite.
Galinda, who will go on to be Glinda the Good Witch of the North, and Elphaba, the eventual Wicked Witch of the West, meet at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. Galinda is pampered and self-absorbed, used to getting her way. Elphaba is a classic outsider, and these two find themselves thrown together as roommates. How these two go from hating each other to becoming unlikely best friends is the basis of the story.
In addition to the out Erivo, the cast includes out actors Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero Tigelaar, a Winkie prince, and Bowen Wang as Galinda’s friend Pfannee of Phan Hall. Jeff Goldblum
pops up late as the Wonderful Wizard of Oz and goddess Michelle Yeoh stars as Madame Morrible, the Headmistress of Shiz.
Directed by Jon M. Chu, who also directed the underrated film musical, “In the Heights,” and the crowd-pleasing “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Wicked, Part 1” is a long film, clocking in at over two and a half hours. Part one is about as lengthy as the entire musical it is based on, with the film ending with the iconic “Defying Gravity.” Part two is expected in 2025.
It’s beautifully cast, though, with Erivo bringing a vulnerability to Elphaba and Grande using ace comedic timing as the spoiled Galinda. The supporting actors have plenty of room to shine, too.
In all honesty, I’m not a huge fan of the stage musical. I like it more for its songs than
its overall narrative stretch. Likewise, in its expanded form, “Wicked, Part 1” can be a little uneven. It has a boffo beginning, bogs down a little in the middle section, and feels padded but rebounds quite successfully. The last 45 minutes are expertly staged and end the film on a rousing note.
The music is mostly all there with some surprises and perhaps the year’s best cameo appearances. Most impressive of the early musical numbers are Erivo’s dazzling “The Wizard and I” and her duet with Grande on “What is this Feeling?” The climactic “Defying Gravity,” too, is staged so impressively, it negates some of the other issues with the film.
The sequel to Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning “Gladiator,” which starred Russell Crowe as the unforgettable Maximus Decimus Meridius, “Gladiator II” may feel a little late
and a little too much like the original, but it works. It stars two actors known for gay roles — Paul Mescal as Lucius Verus, who watched Maximus die, and Pedro Pascal as Marcus Acacius, who is responsible for the death of Lucius’ wife. There’s a secret revealed about who Lucius really is that the film’s trailer has already given away. The character has to enter the Colosseum and fight for his life after his home is taken over by Roman rulers.
Denzel Washington has a grand time as Macrinus, a former slave who Lucius eventually fights for. He creates a memorable bad guy without overdoing it and is a solid bet for a Best Supporting Actor nomination. Connie Nielsen returns from the original film as Lucilla, Lucius’s mother, and taking the campy place somewhat of Joaquin Phoenix from the original are Joseph Quinn as Emperor Geta and Fred Hechinger as Emperor Caracalla, cruel and over-the-top co-emperors and brothers of Rome.
Parts of the film are homoerotic. According to Washington, a gay kiss was cut from the final edit, however.
Scott stages some great action sequences, including many in the Colosseum, with sharks and various other creatures. Those are the heart of the film. From a narrative point of view, some of this feels confusing and the emotional impact isn’t nearly the same. Mescal isn’t the magnetic force that Crowe was in “Gladiator,” but he brings his own take to the central hero, while Pascal is a little disappointing.
Overall, this is rousing entertainment and should do robust box-office business. In this head-to-head matchup, “Wicked, Part 1” takes the crown, but both will have many fans.
“Wicked, Part 1” and “Gladiator II” are in area theaters
Jim Farmer
“Wicked Part One” PUBLICITY PHOTO
LGBTQ NIGHTLIFE FORECAST
Katie Burkholder
Myah Ross Monroe’s House of Love
November 22, 9pm
Atlanta Eagle $5 cover.
House Connection: Front 2 Front
November 22, 10pm
District Atlanta
Support Atlanta’s top local DJs as they celebrate Atlanta’s house music culture! Two DJ setups face each as the DJs go headto-head: Brendon Lee vs. Red Hat, Bogi vs. Naduka, and Saint Germain vs. Trippy Hippiie. Tickets via Eventbrite.
XION Friday
November 23, 3am
Future Atlanta
With Karlitos. Tickets at future-atlanta.com.
Atlanta Eagle Cabaret
November 23, 9pm
Atlanta Eagle
Starring Lena Lust, Shawnna Brooks, Misti Shores, Elea Atlanta, and Niesha Dupree. $5 cover.
Utopia
November 23, 10pm
District Atlanta
Featuring DJs Rob Session and EIZA plus a special performance by Dímelo Flow. Tickets via Eventbrite.
The Substance Dance Party
November 23, 10pm
The Basement
DJs NeonHorror and Kimber are giving you a double dose of THE SUBSTANCE. Come in your best workout look and send your better self to the dance floor. Tickets at neonhorror.com.
Mariah Carey All Femme Revue Holiday Show
November 23, midnight
My Sister’s Room
Enjoy fantastic femme performances from Jasmine of the Coyote Queer, The Sirens, Pre$sha, and Eros Etoile! Tickets at mysistersroom.com.
Fruit Cake
November 24, 8pm
Mrs. P’s Bar and Kitchen
Travel back to Atlanta’s underground scene where history comes alive with the ghosts of Mrs. P’s past and performers Brigitte Bidet, Chucky Deville, and Lena Lust! Tickets via Eventbrite.
Shameless Sundays
November 24, 11:55pm
Future Atlanta
Hosted by Kyra Mora and Tristan Panucci with DJ Justin Facee. Tickets at futureatlanta.com.
Country Night
November 26, 8pm
Atlanta Eagle
Show up at 8pm for the dance lesson before line dancing the night away with DJ Dice at 9pm!
Late Nite Latin Tuesdays
November 27, 3am Future Atlanta $5 cover.
Music Trivia
November 27, 7:30pm Woofs
Ruby Redd’s Birdcage Bingo
November 27, 8pm
Atlanta Eagle No cover!
Camelphat
November 27, 10pm
District Atlanta
Tickets at collectivpresents.com.
Music Bingo
November 28, 7:30pm Woofs
Rock Haus Karaoke
November 28, 9pm
Atlanta Eagle
Hosted by Raqi.
Myah Ross Monroe’s House of Love
November 29, 9pm
Atlanta Eagle
$5 cover.
Loud Luxury and Sherm
November 29, 10pm
District Atlanta
Tickets at collectivpresents.com.
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Camelphat
NOVEMBER 27, 10PM
DISTRICT ATLANTA
Tickets at collectivpresents.com. Photo via Facebook
XION Friday
November 30, 3am
Future Atlanta
With Karlitos. Tickets at future-atlanta.com.
Single Bells Holiday Singles Mixer
November 30, 8pm
My Sister’s Room
Make some new friends or find your next girlfriend at this new monthly social event – then, at midnight, enjoy performances by The Sirens and Sirenettes and Caro with Fire! Tickets at mysistersroom.com.
Atlanta Eagle Cabaret
November 30, 9pm
Atlanta Eagle
Starring Lena Lust, Shawnna Brooks, Misti Shores, Elea Atlanta, and Niesha Dupree. $5 cover.
Shameless Sundays
December 1, 11:55pm
Future Atlanta
Hosted by Kyra Mora and Tristan Panucci with DJ Justin Facee. Tickets at future-atlanta.com.
Country Night
December 3, 8pm
Atlanta Eagle
Show up at 8pm for the dance lesson before line dancing the night away with DJ Dice at 9pm!
Late Nite Latin Tuesdays
December 4, 3am
Future Atlanta $5 cover.
Music Trivia
December 4, 7:30pm Woofs
Ruby Redd’s Birdcage Bingo
December 4, 8pm
Atlanta Eagle No cover!
Music Bingo
December 5, 7:30pm Woofs
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Rock Haus Karaoke
December 5, 9pm
Atlanta Eagle
Hosted by Raqi.
Holly Dolly Disco
December 6, 9pm
The Basement
Enjoy a mix of line dancing and Dolly, Christmas, and disco at this one-of-a-kind dance party, featuring dance lessons with DanceOutATL and performances by Parton Waters! Tickets at neonhorror.com.
Myah Ross Monroe’s House of Love
December 6, 9pm
Atlanta Eagle $5 cover.
Will Sparks
December 6, 10pm
District Atlanta Tickets at collectivpresents.com.
XION Friday
December 7, 3am
Future Atlanta With Karlitos. Tickets at future-atlanta.com.
Ron Pullman – 1st Friday
December 7, 4am
Atlanta Eagle $5 cover.
Atlanta Eagle Cabaret
December 7, 9pm
Atlanta Eagle
Starring Lena Lust, Shawnna Brooks, Misti Shores, Elea Atlanta, and Niesha Dupree. $5 cover.
InvAsian: Cyberpunk
Christmas
December 7, 10pm
District Atlanta
Step into a futuristic wonderland for a night that’s anything but traditional! Get ready for a Cyberpunk Christmas with an immersive 360° DJ set that will wrap you in electrifying beats and mesmerizing lights with DJs Beignet, Jobayashi, Mick
Finesse, K1netik, and Smoltz. T ickets via Eventbrite.
Shameless Sundays
December 8, 11:55pm
Future Atlanta
Hosted by Kyra Mora and Tristan Panucci with DJ Justin Facee. Tickets at futureatlanta.com.
Country Night
December 10, 8pm
Atlanta Eagle
Show up at 8pm for the dance lesson before line dancing the night away with DJ Dice at 9pm!
Late Nite Latin Tuesdays
December 11, 3am
Future Atlanta $5 cover.
WussyVision: The Birdcage
December 11, 7pm
Plaza Theatre
Wussy Mag’s queer camp movie series
continues with “The Birdcage,” complete with drag, a costume contest, and drink specials! A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put a false straight front so their son can introduce them to his fiancée’s conservative parents. Tickets at plazaatlanta.com.
