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Jewish Film Festival includes LGBT flicks
by Jim Farmer   
February 03, 2012 00:00

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival

A number of LGBT movies, including two screwball farces and an acclaimed documentary about a bisexual author, highlight the annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, which kicks off next week.

Established in 2000, the festival has grown to become not just the largest film festival in the city but the second biggest Jewish film festival in the country. The offerings for the 12th annual event, set for Feb. 8-29, are typically broad and plentiful.

More than 70 films will be shown over the three week period and screenings take place all over the city, including the Fox Theatre, Regal Cinemas Atlantic Station Stadium 16, Lefont Sandy Springs, Georgia Theatre Company Merchants Walk and new venues at United Artists Tara Cinemas 4 and United Artists North Point Market 8.

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‘Smash’ focuses on competitive, very gay New York theater world
by Jim Farmer   
February 03, 2012 00:00

NBC's new show 'Smash'

Featuring a number of openly gay producers and execs, including David Marshall Grant, the new musical TV series “Smash” aims to be just that when it premieres next week. The series debuts at 10 p.m. Feb. 6 on NBC.

Set in the world of Broadway theater, “Smash” stars Debra Messing as Julia, half of a songwriting team who is in now in the process of adopting a child. When her colleague Tom (Christian Borle) talks to her about staging a new musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe, the idea of writing a hit show leads Julia back to the work grind she thought she had put behind her.

As auditions for the Marilyn musical unfold, the top two candidates for the lead role become newcomer Karen Cartwright (Katherine McPhee), fresh from the Midwest, and Ivy Bell (Megan Hilty), who looks the part and seems a shoo-in for the role. As the season progresses, the producers try to decide which of the two gets the role.

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Best Bets 02.03 - 02.16
by Staff   
February 03, 2012 00:00

Friday, Feb. 3

Every Friday is Bear Happy Hour from 7-10 p.m. at the Atlanta Eagle, 306 Ponce De Leon Ave., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.atlantaeagle.com.

The exhibit “Terra//natural organic beauty” features Brett Osborn and Alexi Torres. Opens tonight and runs through March 24 at Kai Lin Art, 3096 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30305, www.kailinart.com.

The First Friday Dance features a foxtrot review lesson from 7:30-8:30 p.m., followed by open ballroom dancing at The Rush Center, 1530 Dekalb Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307.

Lesbian fans will turn out in droves as fiercely independent Ani DiFranco brings her kick ass sound back to Atlanta. 8:30 p.m. at the Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307, www.variety-playhouse.com.

Starting tonight, every other Friday is Round ‘Em Up Friday with DJ Jack Daddi and Missy Miller spinning country favorites. Line dancing starts at 8 p.m. at My Sister’s Room, 1271 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, www.mysistersroom.com.

Expect amazing sound and visual effects as the electronic dance music act Oreon premiers at 10 p.m. at Jungle, 2115 Faulkner Rd., Atlanta, GA 30324,
www.jungleclubatlanta.com.

Get down in the Boys Room every Friday night at Mary’s, 1287 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, www.marysatlanta.com.

Kitty Le Claw’s Meow Mix gets catty at her new earlier time of 10:30 p.m. at Blake’s on the Park, 227 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com.

DJ Nat spins at the Atlanta Eagle, 306 Ponce De Leon Ave., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.atlantaeagle.com.

Saturday, Feb. 4

The gay Atlanta Bucks Rugby club toasts the start of the spring season. 2-6 p.m. at Joe’s on Juniper, 1049 Juniper St., Atlanta, GA 30309,
www.facebook.com/atlantabucks.

Savannah’s First City Network hosts its First Saturday Social from 7-10 p.m. at Club One, 1 Jefferson St., Savannah, GA 31401, www.firstcitynetwork.net.

DJ Vicki Powell is among the many performers for “pARTy: part 5,” a masquerade ball to benefit Atlanta Arts Exchange and “Burn to Peace.” 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. at The Arts Exchange, 750 Kalb St., Atlanta, GA 30312, www.facebook.com/pages/The-Arts-Exchange.

DJ M and Twee host the Secret Party with Traxx Girls at Club Rain, 448 Ralph David Abernathy, Atlanta, GA 30312, www.traxxgirls.com
Saturdays mean Man 2 Man at XS Ultra Lounge, 708 Spring St., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.xsultralounge.com

Saturdays are Jealouse’s Daring Divas, now at 10:30 p.m. at Blake’s on the Park, 227 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com.

It will technically be Sunday morning when Power Infiniti takes the turntables at Xion, the membership-only club where the evening starts at 3 a.m. 2241 Faulkner Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.xionatlanta.com

SUPER BOWL
SUNDAY


FEB. 5

Friends hosts its 8th annual Chili Cook Off. Bar opens at 12:30 p.m., register chili by 3:30 p.m., judging at 4 p.m., followed by the big game. Friends, 736 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306, www.friendsponce-atl.com

Catch the Super Bowl Super Party, with pre-game at 2 p.m. and game at 6:30 at Amsterdam Atlanta, 502-A Amsterdam Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306, www.amsterdamatlanta.com

Enjoy live music before the kick off, then watch the Super Bowl at renovated sports bar at My Sister’s Room, 1271 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, www.mysistersroom.com

The gay National Flag Football League of Atlanta hosts a Super Bowl party along with spring league sign-ups. 5-10 p.m. at Blake’s on the Park, 227 10th St., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.nffla.com

Lesbian social group Fourth Tuesday hosts its first annual Super Bowl Party, with the game on the big screen, fire pit outside, and even activities for “football widows” as well. BYOB and snacks. Tailgating at 5:30 p.m., doors open at 6:20 and kickoff at 6:25 at the Rush Center, 1530 Dekalb Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307, www.facebook.com/FourthTuesdayAtlanta

Watch the Super Bowl at gay sports bar Woofs, 2425 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.woofsatlanta.com

Sunday, Feb. 5

Kid’s Corner features pizza and story time with Kelli’s Childcare Collective of Atlanta. 2-3:30 p.m. at Charis Books, 1189 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30307, www.charisbooksandmore.com

The Real RoleModels Campaign hosts a photo shoot. Choose a word to describe your passion and a quote you love. $22 includes photo and t-shirt; proceeds donated to charity. 3 p.m. at My Sister’s Room, 1271 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Traxx Girls presents Showtime Sundays hosted by Ms. Sophia, 12 a.m. showtime at Scores Sports Bar, 2425 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur, GA 30035,
www.traxxgirls.com

Monday, Feb. 6

PFLAG Atlanta holds its First Monday support meeting. 7:30 – 9 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, 1911 Cliff Valley Way NE, Atlanta, GA 30329, www.pflagatl.org

Mondays are now the new Happy Bear Cocktail Hour, with a free chili bar from 7-9 p.m. at Cockpit, 465 Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30312

Watch “RuPaul’s Drag Race” at 9 p.m. followed by the Manic Monday show at 11 p.m. at Blake’s on the Park, 227 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309,
www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com

Every Monday, catch “Smash,” NBC’s new musical drama, at 10 p.m. on the video screens at Amsterdam, 502-A Amsterdam Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306,
www.amsterdamatlanta.com

Tuesday, Feb. 7

The ACLU and Georgia Equality host “By the People Lobbying Day” to focus on LGBT issues. 9 a.m. training; 10 a.m. lobbying at the Georgia State Capitol Complex, Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 605, 18 Capitol Square Southwest, Atlanta, GA 30334, www.georgiaequality.org

The Decatur Women’s League continues with basketball every Tuesday through Feb. 21 with games at Decatur First United Methodist Church, 300 East Ponce De Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030, www.decaturwomen.com

Trivia is new on Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. at My Sister’s Room, 1271 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, www.mysistersroom.com

Wednesday, Feb. 8

“Leather and Lace” is the theme for this month’s PALS Bingo, hosted by Bubba D. Licious. The popular event raises money for PALS, which helps people with HIV and other health conditions keep their pets. Doors open 6:30 p.m.; program starts at 7:30 p.m. at Jungle, 2115 Faulkner Rd., Atlanta, GA 30324, www.palsatlanta.org

Dress to depress for the sixth annual St. Valentine Massacre Goth Night, 9 p.m. – 3 a.m. at Mary’s, 1287 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, www.marysatlanta.com

Thursday, Feb. 9

Traxx presents Turnt Up Thursdays, billed as Atlanta’s sexiest college party, at 11:30 p.m. at XS Ultra Lounge, 708 Spring St., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.xsultralounge.com

Thursdays are the Unexpected Cabaret at 11 p.m. at Mixx, 1492 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, www.mixxatlanta.com

Friday, Feb. 10

“Read Dating,” speed dating for book lovers, is for all ages, orientations and genders; if you don’t find love, you still might meet a great friend, book club member or writing partner. 7-10 p.m. Charis Books and More, 1189 Euclid Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307, www.chariscircle.org, $20 with RSVP encouraged to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ,

The second annual Intergalactic Love Affair features the theme Digital Doomsday and celebrates all “Faeries, Mutants, Sisters, Zombies, Gladiators, Aliens, Sissies, and Monsters.” Proceeds benefit the Feminist Women’s Health Center’s Trans Health Initiative. Lights, costumes and DJ Diablo Rojo and DJ Vicki Powell. 9 p.m. – 3 a.m. at Jungle, 2115 Faulkner Rd., Atlanta, GA 30324, www.jungleclubatlanta.com

Barry Brandon, Re’Rene’, Brie and Jean Kelley perform at 9 p.m. at The Drunken Unicorn, 736 Ponce De Leon Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306

DJ Bootie Pebbles and DJ 5 Hour Boner spin for Red Light Special, billed as a “crazy sexy cool silky pajama jammie jam” for Valentine’s Day. 9 p.m. at Mary’s, 1287 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, www.marysatlanta.com

Enjoy Femmistry Fridays with Traxx Girls at Encore, 2520 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.traxxgirls.com

Friday, Feb. 10 - Sunday, Feb. 12

Savannah Winter Weekend features nightlife, a gay history walking tour, a gay prom, and morning brunch, all to benefit First City Network, Savannah Pride and Georgia Equality. www.firstcitynetwork.net

Saturday, Feb. 11

Saint Lost and Found, which helps homeless LGBT youth, hosts a volunteer training for those who can help 2-4 hours per week. Background checks required; please RSVP as training limited to 16. 2-6 p.m. at Positive Impact, 60 Eleventh St., Atlanta, GA 30309

South Georgia Pride hosts a Rainbow Mixer Valentine Dance. 7-11 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church, 1951 E Park Ave., Valdosta, GA 31602,
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DJ Bunnie Bishop spins for the First E Valentine’s Dance. 7:30 p.m. at First Existentialist Congregation of Atlanta, 470 Candler Park Drive, Atlanta 30307, www.firstexistentialist.org

DJ Roland Belmares spins at the Heretic, 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.hereticatlanta.com

Sunday, Feb. 12

The fifth annual Love on the Rocks event features cocktails and appetizers to benefit Joining Hearts, which helps provide housing for people impacted by HIV. 5-9 p.m. at Bed Down, 1853 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, GA  30324, www.joininghearts.org

The Brown Sugar Vibe presents “Love on the Top,” hosted by Lakara of She Speaks, with music by DJ E, free chocolate dessert bar, and special appearance by the cast of the web series “Between Women.” 7-10 p.m. at Kat’s Café, 970 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Monday, Feb. 13

Writing with Intent is a facilitated discussion group for authors of fiction and creative nonfiction. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Charis Books, 1189 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30307, www.charisbooksandmore.com

Tuesday, Feb. 14

Enjoy a Business Builder Luncheon with the Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, 11:50 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Brio Tuscan Grille, 2964 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30306, www.atlantagaychamber.org

DUDE is the Tuesday night ‘80s party at Cockpit, 465 Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30312, www.thecockpit-atlanta.blogspot.com

Wednesday, Feb. 15

The Decatur Women’s League’s Winter Bowling takes the lanes every Wednesday from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Suburban Lanes, 2619 N. Decatur Road, Decatur, GA 30033, www.decaturwomen.com

Thursday, Feb. 16

PALS Atlanta and Barking Hound Village Pet Rescue present the Puppy Love Party, with drinks, appetizers and a raffle to benefit the adoption center Barking Hound plans to open in the spring. 6-9 p.m. at Sophie’s Uptown, 54 Pharr Road, Atlanta, GA 30305, www.bhvrescue.org

MEGA Family Project hosts a Waiting for the Stork support group for LGBT prospective parents. 7-8:30 p.m. at the Rush Center, 1530 Dekalb Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307, www.megafamilyproject.org

Enjoy an open “no mic” night as Cliterati wows you with spoken word poets, this month featuring Kottavei Williams. 7:30 - 9 p.m. at Charis Books, 1189 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30307, www.charisbooksandmore.com

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Sex & Dating: The sex ed you never got
by Steven Igarashi & Glenda Corwin, Ph.D.   
February 03, 2012 00:00

LGBT Sex Ed Tips

Great sex goes way beyond who puts what where, so we asked two local experts who get to spend their careers thinking about sex to offer their top 10 lessons for LGBT intimacy.

Steven Igarashi is gay outreach program coordinator for AID Atlanta, where he leads programs that offer a broad discussion of men’s sexuality. For more information, check out GO Atlanta at www.aidatlanta.org

Dr. Glenda Corwin is a licensed clinical psychologist and the author of “Sexual Intimacy for Women: A Guide for Same-Sex Couples.” Learn more at www.drglendacorwin.com

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Sex & Dating: Your big gay V-day
by Staff   
February 03, 2012 00:00

Shopping local makes Valentine's Day even sweeter.

Valentine's Day gifts from Chairs Books and More

Charis Books & More
Write your own love story with “Love Listography.” Get in the mood with “Best Lesbian Romance,” “Missionary No More” and “Black Fire” erotica books.

Tell her you love her with “Hearts for Madelene” note cards, which began as weekly gifts from lesbian Page Hodel to her partner, Madalene Rodriguez. Rodriguez succumed to ovarian cancer in 2006, but Hodel continued to make the hearts in honor of her partner, and a portion of the proceeds to go the Women’s Cancer Resource Center in Oakland, Ca. $9.55-$16.95.

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