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Quinton Chandler, a Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic winner, guides you to favorites to sip, savor, mix, and you can upgrade your own home bar game with a guide to high-end barware.

we guide you to a sunproof grooming regimen and some cool style gadgets for your time poolside or at the beach.

We have a gorgeous Mediterraneaninspired photo shoot from ES Collection, which will have you feeling blue in a whole new way. And to have you looking and feel the best in the sun,

Instagram celeb Abramov Lex bares almost all, and our comedic muse and chanteuse, Deven Green, offers her experience to solve your problems as a perfect ending to this issue.

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The singer, songwriter, dancer, Broadway actor, and multi-talent, Todrick Hall, is visiting Atlanta’s Fox Theatre on May 6 with his Forbidden Tour. The show will feature a brand new storyline with all-new songs, extravagant costumes, and over the top production and choreography. Tickets at foxtheatre.org.

Sunday Service with Vicki Powell, Brian Rojas & Chelsea Starr The second installment of the popular Sunday Service on Sunday May 13 will feature DJs Vicki Powell, Brian Rojas, and Chelsea Starr that will spin a beat to make your mama proud and dance the night away on the eve of Mother’s Day.

Deep South presents Jasmine Infiniti DJ Jasmine Infiniti – also known as The Queen of Hell – will play at the Music Room on May 19 for another edition of Deep South. The New York Native blends dark and industrial sounds with break beats to create a unique and highly danceable soundscape. Opening sets by Robert Ansley (Deep South/Cardio) and Beyun (Afro Acid).

Hamilton at the Fox The Broadway mega sensation is coming to the Fox Theatre on May 22-June 10. The story of America’s Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton, features an award-winning score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway.

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The Championship Tour with Kendrick Lamar The first rap artist to ever win a Pulitzer, Kendrick Lamar, is coming to the Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood on May 25 with his Championship Tour along with the whole TDE crew including SZA, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Lance Skiiiwalker, Sir, and Jay Rock.

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ABRAMOV LEX IS “UNCOVERED”

By Paul Hutni Photo by Dima Bocharov

Russian Artist and Producer Alexander Abramov, Widely Known on Instagram as Abramov Lex, Releases First Two Volumes of a Five-Part Series of Revealing Art Photography Books.

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Abramov Lex bares all in “Uncovered,” his coming of age story about a man who isn’t afraid to speak his truth, follow through with his vision and be exposed, both body and soul.

The five-part series of art books tells the story of Alexander Abramov. The Russian artist and producer portrays different characters in unique worlds full of action and emotion.

Through images and notes from his personal diary, Alexander explains to the world who he really is. “I started keeping journals 18 years ago. My diary is about awareness of my homosexuality, about my experiences and explorations of the world: first feelings, first love, first sexual encounter. It is also about human imperfection and struggle, drugs and fears, scars and past troubles. On the whole, it tells of becoming the man I have wanted to be: a man who is able to inspire others to makes changes for the better.”

In “Uncovered,” Alexander depicts five characters: a Wrangler, a Mercenary, a Woodsman, a Journeyman, and a Seafarer. He posed for more than 5000 pictures at multiple locations with celebrated Russian photographer Dima Bocharov. “I knew it would be a long process, but as a person who has never been a professional model and also never published a book before, I had no idea it would be this challenging.”

“Uncovered” Vol.1 Wrangler and Vol. 2 Mercenary are available for pre-order on his website, www.abramovlex.com.

As a gay man who was born in the Republic of Kazakhstan and lived his young adult life in Russia, Alexander Abramov knows from experience the horrible situation with gay rights in these countries. For this reason, he is donating 10% of proceeds to the Russian LGBT Network, to help protect the gay youth of his native countries. The Russian LGBT Network is an interregional, non-governmental human rights organization that promotes equal rights and respect for human dignity, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Alexander developed the idea for “Uncovered” three years ago when he first moved to New York City from Moscow. He had three motivations: the first was his love and passion for photography. The second was his desire to share stories from his life that he thought a lot of people, especially the LGBTQ community, might identify with and would find interesting and inspiring. Lastly, he wanted to create; something he has loved to do his entire life. “I’m a man who is not afraid to open his soul,” he says. “After all, I always remember, life only gets better when we are able to be honest, and when we are willing to give something to others, especially our spirits.”

Revealing his body for the book wasn’t as easy. “I grew up a very sick child,” he reflects. “I had problems with my lungs, and at the age of 13, I underwent a serious operation on my

intestines, which left me hospitalized for four months and put an end to my normal existence as a man. I was tall, 6’2, but very skinny, probably around 130 pounds.”

It wasn’t until Alexander was 20 that he started to think about going to the gym. It took over ten years to get to his current weight of 230 pounds. He is finally at a point where he feels confident with his body. Still, posing for nude photos was something he had never done before. Alexander was careful and selective about using his nudity in a tasteful way.

“Because I have known Dima for many years and he and I have done many photo projects together, it was not hard for me to take my clothes off. What was hard was to be naturally sexy, appear relaxed and to not pose too much. Of course, it is very difficult to surprise people in the age of universal exhibitionism, but these nude images that we captured definitely deserve some attention.”

Taking clippers to his head for the second book, “Mercenary,” also required courage but he did it for the sake of the story.

“I hope these beautiful images will resonate and inspire people to be the best versions of themselves, inside and out, as well as inspire them to travel to gorgeous places and live outside of their comfort zones.”

Alexander Abramov began his career in the media business as an assistant in a PR agency specializing in corporative events in his hometown of Karaganda, which is in Central Kazakhstan. After he moved to Moscow, he got a job at a magazine as a producer of photo projects. While there, he dabbled in fashion, creating a few collections that appeared on the runways of the Russian Fashion Week. Russia, however, experienced a financial crisis and Abramov was forced to leave fashion for a more lucrative career back in PR, again as a photo producer. It eventually led to an opportunity in TV where Alexander Abramov became an executive producer of a makeover reality show on one of the biggest entertainment TV channels in Russia. He remained in TV for five years until he decided to move to the USA. “It’s been a long, winding road to where I am now but all of my past experiences in magazines, fashion and TV have contributed enormously to the making of this series.

They are all part of the fabric of the man that I’m excited to reveal in ‘Uncovered’”.

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(tru-VAH-dah) MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TRUVADA FOR PrEP Before starting TRUVADA for PrEP: • You must be HIV-1 negative. You must get tested to make sure that you do not already have HIV-1. Do not take TRUVADA for PrEP to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 unless you are confirmed to be HIV-1 negative.

• Many HIV-1 tests can miss HIV-1 infection in a person who has recently become infected. Symptoms of new HIV-1 infection include flu-like symptoms, tiredness, fever, joint or muscle aches, headache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, night sweats, and/or enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or groin. Tell your healthcare provider if you have had a flu-like illness within the last month before starting TRUVADA for PrEP. While taking TRUVADA for PrEP: • You must continue to use safer sex practices. Just taking TRUVADA for PrEP may not keep you from getting HIV-1.

• You must stay HIV-negative to keep taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Get tested for HIV-1 at least every 3 months while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you think you were exposed to HIV-1 or have a flu-like illness while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. • If you do become HIV-1 positive, you need more medicine than TRUVADA alone to treat HIV-1. If you have HIV-1 and take only TRUVADA, your HIV-1 may become harder to treat over time.

• See the “How To Further Reduce Your Risk” section for more information.

TRUVADA may cause serious side effects, including: • Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection. TRUVADA is not approved to treat HBV. If you have HBV, your HBV may suddenly get worse if you stop taking TRUVADA. Do not stop taking TRUVADA without first talking to your healthcare provider, as they will need to check your health regularly for several months.

ABOUT TRUVADA FOR PrEP TRUVADA for PrEP is a prescription medicine used together with safer sex practices to help reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 through sex. This use is only for HIV-negative adults who are at high risk of getting HIV-1.

• To help determine your risk of getting HIV-1, talk openly with your healthcare provider about your sexual health.

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• Take certain medicines to treat hepatitis B infection.

HOW TO TAKE TRUVADA FOR PrEP • Take 1 tablet once a day, every day, not just when you think you have been exposed to HIV-1.

• Do not miss any doses. Missing doses may increase your risk of getting HIV-1 infection.

• Use TRUVADA for PrEP together with condoms and safer sex practices.

• Get tested for HIV-1 at least every 3 months. You must stay HIV-negative to keep taking TRUVADA for PrEP.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF TRUVADA FOR PrEP TRUVADA can cause serious side effects, including: • Those in the “Most Important Information About TRUVADA for PrEP” section.

• New or worse kidney problems, including kidney failure.

• Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis), which is a serious but rare medical emergency that can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: weakness or being more tired than usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath or fast breathing, stomach pain with nausea and vomiting, cold or blue hands and feet, feel dizzy or lightheaded, or a fast or abnormal heartbeat.

• Severe liver problems, which in rare cases can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get these symptoms: skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow, dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored stools, loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea, or stomach-area pain.

• Bone problems.

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• Have any other medical conditions.

• Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

• Are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed. If you become HIV-positive, HIV can pass to the baby in breast milk.

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• Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist about medicines that should not be taken with TRUVADA for PrEP.

HOW TO FURTHER REDUCE YOUR RISK • Know your HIV status and the HIV status of your partners.

• Get tested for other sexually transmitted infections. Other infections make it easier for HIV to infect you.

• Get information and support to help reduce risky sexual behavior, such as having fewer sex partners.

• Do not share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.

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COCKTA I L S

SIGNATURE, SEXY SUMMER COCKTAILS Sipping Recommendations

By Quinton Chandler Select your best panties, lather up and jump into the sun! It feels like winter has lasted longer than RuPaul’s Drag Race, and I’m ready to party! Summer 2018 is cranking up, and there are cocktails to serve!

My name is Quinton Chandler, and I am here to help you with your basic cocktails. Here are my votes for summertime greatness.

There are so many spirits to try and sometimes walking into a liquor store can be like trying to figure out the difference in 45 different types of noodles at the grocery store. Many of the times we go straight for what we hear is the well or call at our favorite local bar. After working in bars for quite a few years, these are the three that I find to be something that I really enjoyed while bartending that many may not know about. These three are simple to use and are good enough to sip on!

Enjoy!

Mount Gay XO

A blend of rums from 8 to 15 years old. Easy to sip with a few ice cubes to bring out its dry banana sweetness and light spice.

Tanqueray No. Ten Gin

Gin is by far one of my favorites. Released in 2000, No. Ten added four elements to the mix of regular Tanqueray with fresh white grapefruit, fresh lime, fresh orange and chamomile flowers for a total of eight elements. Perfect for making martinis. Dirty with three olives, please!

Stolichnaya Elit Vodka

Definitely a top-notch vodka in my opinion. To appreciate the full flavors of Elit, serve it chilled, on ice or in a traditional martini. A little wobbly is ok.

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Cocktails Impressions Playing summer hits and getting fancy with your cocktail selection for pool parties or any summer event is one of the key elements. Having a great presentation makes sure your guests love what they’re drinking. Calm down Becky, these drinks are delicious, not hard to make and will definitely make an impression when presented. I have included my Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic 2017 winning cocktail for Atlanta, The Violet Beauregard. Have fun with these drinks. They are going to be amazing!

Cucumber Mule

The Violet Beauregard

3 cucumber half moons 1/2 oz. freshly-squeezed lime juice 2 oz. cucumber vodka 4 oz. ginger beer 5 dashes celery bitters

2 oz. Stoli Blueberi 1 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 oz. simple syrup 2 oz. Kevita pomegranate juice 1/2 oz. blue curacao

Take cucumbers and lime juice and muddle into a cocktail shaker.

Add ice, vodka, ginger beer and bitters. Stir, do not shake. Strain into a mule mug.

Georgia Pink Peach 2 oz. Stoli Peachnik 1 oz. fresh lemon juice 1 oz. simple syrup 2 oz. cranberry juice Sprite Mix ingredients except for Sprite into a shaker. Give a good shake and strain over ice in a highball glass and top with sprite. Serve with a lime and enjoy!

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, add ice and shake vigorously. Strain over fresh ice in a glass. Top with frozen blueberries and a citrus twist.

Mix It Up in New Ways Mixers are usually soda, tonic, coke, and cranberry.

Try something new! Treat it like the first tattoo when you just pointed at something on the wall and got it.

When you go into the liquor store look out for these three mixers that people usually look over but should always try. Even in your usual cocktail.

Orangina

A subtle blend of different citrus fruits (orange, lemon, grapefruit, mandarin) makes the recipe of this popular, lightly carbonated drink. Shake well and serve!

Whynatte

Green Tea Spritzer 2 oz. Makers Mark 1 oz. peach schnapps 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice Sprite Mix ingredients except for Sprite into a shaker. Shimmy shake and strain over ice in a 8 oz. rocks glass. Splash of sprite on top. Garnish with lime.

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This is a canned premium coffee drink that you can buy in a four pack and take on the go. This latte in a can is more than just a morning energy boost; while the drink itself does not contain any alcohol, it has been specially formulated to mix well with a slew of alcohols, which makes it the perfect pick-me-up mixer.

Regatta Ginger Beer

This is the ginger beer I have used many times in quite a few cocktails made over the years. Regatta is a unique and zesty ‘ginger kick’ to any mixed drink, where ginger ale, club soda, or tonic might be used.

Strong top notes of ginger with secondary notes of citrus, apple, and banana.

Always remember! You’re never fully dressed without a smile!

HOME

UPGRADE YOUR HOME BAR

By Mikkel Hyldebrandt

ICE & BITTERS

Shaken and stirred greatness for your crafty cocktail game at home. Get ready to wow your guests with these items for individual cocktails with a personal touch.

Add a precise dash and swanky style with a dedicated bitter bottle with a splasher, and impress those who like to sip their alcohol with the sphere ice ‘cubes.’

Silicone Ice Sphere Molds, 2pcs, $13 Urban Bar Bitters Bottle, $20

MUDDLER & STRAINER For Martinis or drinks with fruit where you don’t want ice or fruit in the glass, you need a strainer. And to get the flavors of the fruit or mint, smash them good with a muddler!

Houdini Deluxe Strainer, $8 AHeirloom Muddler, $29

SHAKER

Elyx Copper Cocktail Shaker

The standard shaker has a jigger cap for measuring, but if you want to show your advancement at the bar, go for a shaker tin.

Elyx Copper Cocktail Shaker, $69 Oxo Steel Cocktail Shaker, $30

MIXING GLASS & BAR SPOON Some drinks are better stirred and not shaken – like a Negroni or gimlet. An elegant mixing glass with a classic teardrop bar spoon will have you looking like a pro.

Spill-Stop Mixing Glass, $54 CB2 Brushed Gold Bar Spoon, $9

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GROOM I NG

SUN-PROOF REGIMEN

By Mikkel Hyldebrandt Sunscreen is only the beginning when it comes to looking good under the sun.

Your skin and hair will love you (and look even better) with these tips.

TEXTURED TRESSES While pool or beachside, you don’t have access to a full hairstyling moment. So embrace the beachy look, but make sure your hair doesn’t suffer from the heat and water.

Herbivore Sea Salt Hair Mist, $20 Clarins Sunscreen Care Oil Spray SPF 30 for Skin & Hair, $36

PROTECT WHERE IT COUNTS Your eye area is consists if delicate skin that is extra sensitive to the sun’s harmful rays - so take good care of it, or you’ll potentially damage your ‘window to the soul.’

Lab Series Daily Moisture Defense Eye Balm, $37 Verso Reviving Eye Mask, $55

KEEP THE GLOW When the golden glow fades you can prolong your tan with a self-tanning product - luckily they have moved on from sticky, streaky messes too!

St. Tropez Gradual In Shower Tan, $25 Tan Physics True Color, $30

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KEEP IT ALIVE Nicely tanned skin looks attractive so keep the sun touch alive with a bronzer in the days after.

Tom Ford for Men Bronzing Gel, $49

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STYLE

READY TO SOAK UP THE SUN

By Mikkel Hyldebrandt With the right items packed for a day at the beach, you will secure yourself some prime-time chill time.

Catch a few rays and some waves with this guide for a perfectly packed beach bag.

Photo: ES Collection

THE RIGHT FRAME You want proper eyewear that protects your eyes and looks stylish on-shore.

SKIN SHIELD

Armani Exchange Sunglasses, $75

Keep your skin safe from burning with a high SPF sun screen that is also waterproof.

Jack Black Sun Guard Sunscreen SPF 45, $21

IT ALL FITS Even a sizable beach towel will fit in this tote, that is made from sturdy material without losing its stylishness.

Madewell Canvas Tote, $58

MAKING A SPLASH

THE MIST

Your beach towel (along with your swimwear is where you can really show off your style.

Freshen up after hours in the sun with this pleasant skin mist that will moisturize lightly and freshen up a lot.

Kiehl’s Cactus Flower & Tibetan Ginseng Hydrating Mist, $17

Missoni Beach Towel, $252

STAY HYDRATED Don’t forget to drink water in the sun - an insulated water bottle will even keep it cool for hours on end.

Swell Insulated Water Bottle, $35

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A DV ICE

WELL HELLO.

IT’S DEVEN GREEN

DEVEN GREEN is an award-winning musical comedy performer. You know her from the “Welcome To My Home” and “Welcome To My White House” parodies, as the satirical Betty Bowers and performing as a comedic chanteuse in lounges across America. DevenGreen.com DEAR DEVEN: My friends have a weekly TV viewing party but there is one magnetic personality who just uses the time to “hold court.” I’m so bugged by him. Why? “Monopoly” DEAR DEVEN: I was slowly working on reducing my decades-long, outstanding debt.

My new husband feels like I should continue to pay for it myself.

Can’t he help?

“Uno”

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You can’t have a king without jesters.

Others are choosing to listen to him.

Perhaps you like the spotlight and are jealous he is lording over your disciples.

You sound like you are shocked that he isn’t fixing your problem. Your past is your past and sometimes people will offer an assist but, baby, you need to know how to handle your business all on your own.

DEAR DEVEN: My former friend just said he wouldn’t accept my apology until I told him exactly what I had done wrong. Isn’t saying “I was wrong” enough?

“Sorry”

Not today and not for him it isn’t. You had better come up with more words and actions to fix this mess. Then, you should both agree never to bring it up again.

DEAR DEVEN: My parents like my sister more than they like me. She gets their attention and praise while I have to beg them to be noticed. How do I change my fam?

“Connect Four”

It’s meeting/therapy time because this is not about your parents. It is about your competitive relationship with your sister.

Work through this so the four of you can really get along as a strong family unit.

This needs a resolution or it will affect all your relationships.

DEAR DEVEN: A guy I kissed earlier in the night ended up making out with a girl later on! What is that about?

“Taboo”

NO WAY! Honey, some people just like kissing and some people just like judging others. Guess which one you are.

DEAR DEVEN: When we go out for drinks and socialize I have one friend who makes up facts and then gets upset when we look up the real answers on our phones. Why is he committing this easily verifiable unforced error?

“Balderdash”

He needs attention and wants to be perceived as being smarter than others.

He has gotten away with passing off erroneous information before you called his bluff. The scam is up and he feels attacked. It is ponderous when people choose to be willfully ignorant.

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