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DJ ARONPumps Up the Beats—and the Muscles

JujubeeConquers the World

Inside the Atlanta Film Festival’s

Pink Peach Competition

The ‘OUTlaw’DRAKE JENSEN

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It was the burn heard around the world.

In an interview with Vanity Fair, Taylor Swift made the comment, “There’s a special place in hell for women who don’t help other wom-en,” in reference to Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s dig at Swift’s love life during the Golden Globes ceremony. Suddenly, the culture that had been bowing at Swift’s feet since Kanye West stole her spotlight at the VMAs seemed ready to turn on her. After all, Fey and Poehler are two of the most prominent pro-woman celebrities on the planet right now, and arguing that either of these trailblazers are not helping other women is laughable (not that Swift would be able to get the joke, apparently).

In my head, I immediately thought of a line from Mean Girls, which was written by Fey in one of her first spotlight-grabbing career moves; when Cady (Lindsey Lohan) mentions her crush, the Plastics tell her that she can’t date the ex-boyfriend of a group member, because it goes against “the rules of feminism.”

Look, I consider myself a card-carrying feminist. Equal rights, pe-riod. But Taylor’s comment seems like an ill-advised stab at feminism through an anti-feminist notion. Saying that all women must support other women without question, lest they face the fires of hell (or Taylor Swift’s ire) speaks to a hive mentality that negates ideas like freedom of choice or expression, two concepts fundamental to the whole idea of feminism in the first place.

Now I’m not saying that Taylor Swift should be hit by a bus or anything, but…c’mon. This should serve as an object lesson in how not to take a benign joke. Hopefully it’s a lesson Swift will learn. If not, maybe the rest of us can at least learn from this mishap.

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EJ Aviance is ‘Art’So…Atlanta’s very popular androgynous drag

performer, EJ Aviance, recently had a makeover…and now she’s that! Oh, “no tea, no shade” (as the

girls used to say), not “makeover” as in plastic surgery or anything, I’m talking about her appropriately titled CD, I Am Art. The tracks are done…it’s ovah…and now she’s asking, “Can you handle it?” Well, I damn sho’ can.

Child, one night, while driving on the way back to Midtown coming from some trick house way out in Alpharetta, I figured I had plenty of time to listen to all 12 tracks. Honey boo boo, this CD had me feeling it from start to end. For me, it was like a throwback to the good ole days when most of the gay clubs would proudly play mostly house music. I don’t know if any of you remember you could go to Backstreets or Loretta’s or the old TRAXX (or how about the Eagle) and dance all night to some house—it was the one common denominator of those clubs.

But anyway, back to miss EJ’s music. I started gagging when I heard track eight, called “Are You Experienced,” where EJ tells us about this girl wanting to take you somewhere in the back of the club to give you a bump. This CD has that true “Aviance essence” where you get a mix of everything: she gives you a very avant-garde way of pretty much describing her version of the “attitude” and the “ambiance” of the club scene with a complete understanding of who she is, why she is and when she is…the nerve!

All of this with plenty of fresh house beats by producer DJ Jorge “Coqui” Villalobos to carry you through this rhyth-mic journey. Actually, this CD was supposed to be ready a year ago, but after selling 10 copies, her drag mother, Mother Juan Aviance, stepped in and felt the CD needed

to be more “aviance.” Let’s just say what was done, was redone. The results are in and all bets are off!

Wait…there’s more. I have more good news! First, the multiple talented EJ Aviance is such an artist that for a limited time, she is allowing you to download the CD for free! Just go to this website right quick: http://sound-cloud.com/house-of-aviance. And the second bit of good news is that you can catch her live on March 21 at 10:30 p.m. as she performs a few tracks off this CD at my new variety show at the famous Laughing Skull in the Vortex.

Now you know the “tea” about her new album, I Am Art! And trust me, she’s that!

Brent Star’s Performance Schedule:Mondays—Cowtippers (Bingo) 8pmTuesdays—Joe’s on Juniper (Adult Trivia) 8pmThursdays---The Laughing Skull (“No Live Animals Variety Show”) 10:30pmWednesday March 13th---Jungle

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EJ Aviance is ‘Art’So…Atlanta’s very popular androgynous drag

performer, EJ Aviance, recently had a makeover…and now she’s that! Oh, “no tea, no shade” (as the

girls used to say), not “makeover” as in plastic surgery or anything, I’m talking about her appropriately titled CD, I Am Art. The tracks are done…it’s ovah…and now she’s asking, “Can you handle it?” Well, I damn sho’ can.

Child, one night, while driving on the way back to Midtown coming from some trick house way out in Alpharetta, I figured I had plenty of time to listen to all 12 tracks. Honey boo boo, this CD had me feeling it from start to end. For me, it was like a throwback to the good ole days when most of the gay clubs would proudly play mostly house music. I don’t know if any of you remember you could go to Backstreets or Loretta’s or the old TRAXX (or how about the Eagle) and dance all night to some house—it was the one common denominator of those clubs.

But anyway, back to miss EJ’s music. I started gagging when I heard track eight, called “Are You Experienced,” where EJ tells us about this girl wanting to take you somewhere in the back of the club to give you a bump. This CD has that true “Aviance essence” where you get a mix of everything: she gives you a very avant-garde way of pretty much describing her version of the “attitude” and the “ambiance” of the club scene with a complete understanding of who she is, why she is and when she is…the nerve!

All of this with plenty of fresh house beats by producer DJ Jorge “Coqui” Villalobos to carry you through this rhyth-mic journey. Actually, this CD was supposed to be ready a year ago, but after selling 10 copies, her drag mother, Mother Juan Aviance, stepped in and felt the CD needed

to be more “aviance.” Let’s just say what was done, was redone. The results are in and all bets are off!

Wait…there’s more. I have more good news! First, the multiple talented EJ Aviance is such an artist that for a limited time, she is allowing you to download the CD for free! Just go to this website right quick: http://sound-cloud.com/house-of-aviance. And the second bit of good news is that you can catch her live on March 21 at 10:30 p.m. as she performs a few tracks off this CD at my new variety show at the famous Laughing Skull in the Vortex.

Now you know the “tea” about her new album, I Am Art! And trust me, she’s that!

Brent Star’s Performance Schedule:Mondays—Cowtippers (Bingo) 8pmTuesdays—Joe’s on Juniper (Adult Trivia) 8pmThursdays---The Laughing Skull (“No Live Animals Variety Show”) 10:30pmWednesday March 13th---Jungle

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DJ Aron Pumps Up Beats and the Muscles

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Rock Hard

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We at David Atlanta are never above indulging in some shameless lusting and worshipping of sex gods. We freely admit it. Some of us are even relatively good dancers. So imagine our ecstasy when we discovered DJ Aron Abizker. A native of Tel Aviv, Israel,

the ridiculously hot, muscular beat maestro is one of the most in-demand circuit party DJ’s around the world. And around the world he goes, presiding over dance floors and Pride festivals from the U.S. to Latin America to Europe. Along the way, this rock-hard stud sets the boys’ tongues wagging and their breathing heavy.

On Sunday, March 17, GA Boy Productions brings DJ Aron for his first-ever Atlanta gig. “Green Tea” is a St. Patrick’s Day party that will also feature a special performance by EJ Aviance and go-go boys.

Are you openly gay?

Yeah!

Based on your own experiences or the experiences of others, what is life like both socially and politically for gays in Israel? Is it open and accepting?

Yeah, it’s very open and accepting. Tel Aviv Pride is becoming the biggest gay festival in the world. I always go back to play for Pride and I’m amazed how the Israeli people are so open about it and we get full support.

When did you first get started as a DJ? Was it in Israel, or did you explore it in your travels?

Yeah, it was in Israel, playing for friends in some small house parties. I started to give demos to people and I started to get bookings very fast.

Are there any other renowned world DJ’s who you drew inspira-tion from when you were getting started?

I would say Junior Vasquez and Victor Calderone.

What city do you call home-base now?

Nowadays, New York.

What are some of the most challenging aspects of being a circuit DJ? Also, is it difficult to gauge the beat preferences and musical tastes of different audiences or cultures around the world?

To be a circuit DJ is pretty fun. You get to travel a lot and meet new people and new friends. The biggest challenge is always to stay as one of the top circuit DJ’s and to play at the best circuit events.

I’m lucky because I have spun all over the world and I know what music to play. For example, when I play in Europe I don’t play a lot of tribal. They don’t really get into it. When in Brazil, Mexico, South America, and the USA, it’s more tribal and vocals like diva remixes. I do prefer to play the tribal sound though.

What do you prefer most: producing and remixing in the studio, or getting out among the party crowds and pumping up the energy at a venue?

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I do like both. When I produce, I can get very creative with my ideas and my sound. And it’s an amazing feeling to play your tracks and see the crowed pumping up and an even better feeling is to know that other DJ’s are playing my remixes.

You produce and host a podcast, right? For guys who may not have heard it yet, what’s the podcast like?

I use Soundcloud. There, you can find a lot of my live sets from different parties and some originals and remixes of mine.

What’s the story behind the “Blessed” tattoo on your chest?

A lot of people are asking me that. You will have to know me better to understand that. I feel blessed in many ways. It’s hard to put in words. The only thing I don’t like is that people are copying my tattoo and I get upset because it’s mine, my idea. I have never seen a “Blessed” tattoo before. Now I have seen many with the same writing and the two birds. Oh well, I’ll take it as a compliment!

You’ll be in Atlanta on March 17 to preside over the St. Patrick’s Day “Green Tea” dance at Jungle. Can you tease us a little about what all the guys can expect to hear?

My sound is very sexy with good tribal beats and vocals.

This will be your first appearance in Atlanta. Why haven’t you spun here before? What qualities about the city enticed you to make your Atlanta debut at the “Green Tea” party this year?

I just moved to New York six months ago and I’m building my connection with big promoters and parties. Since I arrived to New York City, I’ve spun at White Party, Alegria, Masterbeat in L.A, Chicago, Boston, and soon I’ll be playing in a new big club in New York with top DJ’s. I do travel a lot to Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and of course to Europe, so I’m pretty busy. Clint Falin did help me to get in contact with the Green Tea promoter Keith Allen Young, and he booked me so I’m very excited and I’m sure it will be a great party.

DJ Aron plays at the “Green Tea” St. Patrick’s Day Party, presented by GA Boy Productions and featuring EJ Aviance, on Sunday, March 17, beginning at 7 p.m. at Jungle. For more information, visit gaboypro-ductions.com or jungleatl.com.

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JujubeeConquers the World

By Emma Harger

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Jujubee first came into the public eye as a contestant on the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2010. Even though Tyra Sanchez won that season, Jujubee finished third and her charisma, unique-ness, nerve and talent made her a fan favorite. She was brought into

the fold as one of the drag professors on the RuPaul’s Drag U makeover-show spinoff and she appeared on RuPaul’s All Stars Drag Race last year.

She now spends a lot of time on the road, traveling all over the country and doing shows—a few of her recent destinations include Cleveland, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle and Houston—which is exactly the way she likes it.

“I can’t stay still. I always have to do something. I get really bored—I watch court TV all day when I’m home,” she said.

Among her upcoming trips is a two-night stand right here in Atlanta at Burkhart’s on March 21 and 22. Phoenix and Mariah, who both competed in the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race and call Atlanta home, will be there too, along with what Jujubee estimated will be a “million drag queens.”

It will be her second time visiting Atlanta. She came here previously to do an Atlanta Pride event at the Georgia Aquarium, a venue that dazzled her.

“It was the most beautiful thing that I’ve ever seen. The fact that there is a room surrounded by an aquarium really boggles my mind,” she said.

Though she did stand-up comedy in one of the challenges on All Stars, she said that she has no plans to make that a regular part of her act because of the pressure.

“Stand-up comedy, for me, I think is one of the hardest things for a per-former to do because it’s one of those things where if you bomb a joke, you bomb a joke…I don’t know how much nerve I have,” she explained. However, she has heard that fellow season two contestant Pandora Boxx does a half hour of stand-up comedy in her act.

“It is hilarious. If you get a chance, check her out,” she recommended.

The experience of being on the RuPaul’s Drag Race shows, all three of them, was rewarding for Jujubee. She spoke highly of RuPaul herself and of the camaraderie with the other queens.

“RuPaul is legendary. She is just—she’s just amazing and crazy and such a great person,” she said. “I’d have to say my favorite part [of the show] was to really get to know a lot of the drag queens that were there. I didn’t expect to make really close friends because it was a competition, but yeah. Raven and I have been close friends and Jessica Wild and I see each other all the time now because she now lives in Boston—it’s a close-knit family. It’s re-ally cool. It’s growing, definitely growing.”

Though Jujubee loves to travel, there’s no place like home and Boston is just that for her. She loves a lot of things about the city, including its sports teams (she likes the Boston Bruins, especially the frequently-shirtless Tyler Seguin) and the fact that it’s walkable.

“The city is just—it feels like home to me. There’s never the same feeling that I have traveling anywhere else. I get to see great places and meet great

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people, but Boston is home and it’s a wonderful place,” she said.

Interestingly, there are a lot of non-natives in Boston too, just like in Atlanta, and that brings the same mix of cultures and great food.

While at home, Jujubee also enjoys the company of her cats Priss and Mister.

“My drag mom was like, ‘hey, I know you want a cat. My friend’s cat just had a whole bunch of babies and he’s gonna have to put them in the animal shelter…,’” she explained. “So I went and grabbed him and I just named him Mister. He’s pretty lazy.” Mister also has his own Facebook page.

In April, the well-traveled Jujubee will make the long trip all the way to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.

“I’m very excited to go to Cambodia because I never thought that I would actually go that close to where my parents came from, right next to Laos,” she said. She’s fluent in Laotian and Thai and proud of her heritage. “It’s so exciting and totally surreal—I know it’s happening, but it’s not going to feel real until I’m actually on my way there. It’s a long trip, but it’s going to be worth every moment.”

After the visit to Cambodia, Jujubee and her partner Chris will also hit up Paris for a few days as a gift to one another for their seventh anniversary.

Much later this year, at the end of November, Jujubee will be among legions of drag queens aboard the Drag Stars at Sea—Goddesses cruise from Al and Chuck Travel.

“[The cruise is] right after Thanksgiving, so you get a little time to kind of get away from the family to hang out with your other family,” she said. Every single contes-tant from the fifth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race will be on the cruise, too, along with Raja from season three, Sharon Needles from season four, Alexis Mateo, Phi Phi O’Hara, Mimi Imfirst and more.

Jujubee was previously part of Al and Chuck’s Drag Stars at Sea Caribbean Adventure in December 2012 and had a great time interacting with fans onboard.

So Jujubee is kind of a busy gal, but she also wants to do something else.“I want to make music. I want to sing. I want to sing a couple of songs. Wait for that,” she said.

Jujubee appears at Burkhart’s on March 21 and 22. Stay tuned for more from Jujubee by checking out jujubeeonline.com, liking her on Facebook (jujubeef-ans) and following her on Twitter at @jujuboston.

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Fans of LGBT cinema looking for a fix before Out on Film returns this fall have an outlet at the Atlanta Film Festival, which returns to Atlanta March 15–24.

The six films that make up the Pink Peach Feature Competition take on love, relationships, politics, religion, and some good old S&M.

That last theme features prominently in the highest-pro-file film in competition: Interior. Leather Bar., the latest gay-themed project from James Franco. The film takes its inspiration from a rumor surrounding the 1980 film

Cruising, which starred Al Pacino as an undercover police officer investigating the murders of gay men. According to the film’s director, William Friedkin, roughly 40 minutes of S&M footage was cut in order for the film to avoid an X rating.

Franco, along with co-director Travis Mathews, use Interior. Leather Bar. as an attempt to recreate this lost footage. In doing so, the film—and the characters involved—largely explore the process of making such a film, delving into areas including the representation of LGBT issues since Crusing’s original release.

Atlanta Film FestivalGoes ‘Pink’Pink Peach Competition Brings LGBT Cinema to AtlantaBy Elijah Sarkesian

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Playing alongside Interior. Leather Bar. is the film Pit Stop. The film examines the lives of gay men in small-town America through the stories of two men. Gabe is getting over an affair with a married man, while Ernesto is avoiding life at home with his live-in ex-boyfriend. Both Gabe and Ernesto long for romance, even in their small town.

Relationships also come into play in Mosquita y Mari, a tender coming-of-age story between two young girls, Yolanda and Mari. An incident at school draws the two girls into a friendship that eventually leads into what the filmmakers term “unknown territory.” I’ll leave the composition of the territory to your imaginations.

Different relationship ideas are explored in Concussion, a fictional film based on a real-life incident that hap-pened to writer/director Stacie Passon. In the film, following an incident involving a baseball hit to the head, Abby finds herself bored with her suburban life with her wife and kids. Instead, she wants to start a new life—and a new career—in Manhattan.

The Pink Peach Feature Competition also includes a pair of documentaries. The first, God Loves Uganda, is a provocative examination of the influence of evangelical leaders in Uganda, particularly in regards to homosexu-ality. Think of Uganda’s infamous “Kill the Gays” bill from last year.

The second documentary in competition is Breaking Through, a look at out LGBT elected officials through their own stories. Each politician featured had a unique set of barriers to overcome, but all of them shared similar concerns when coming out and running for

office. They use Breaking Through to describe how they overcame their obstacles in order to live life openly.

The Atlanta Film Festival runs March 15-24, and features the Atlanta debuts of 125 films. For more information on the Atlanta Film Festival and the Pink Peach Feature Competition, including film reviews and full schedules, visit atlantafilmfestival.com or davidatlanta.com.

Pink Peach Feature Competition

Breaking ThroughMarch 20 • 9:30 p.m. (101 min.)Plaza Theatre, Main Screen

ConcussionMarch 18 • 7 p.m. (96 min.)7 Stages Theatre

God Loves UgandaMarch 17 • 6:30 p.m. (90 min.)Plaza Theatre, Main Screen

Interior. Leather Bar.March 21 • 9:15 p.m. (82 min.)Plaza Theatre, Upstairs Theatre

Mosquita y MariMarch 22 • 7 p.m. (85 min.)Plaza Theatre, Upstairs Theatre

Pit StopMarch 21 • 7 p.m. (80 min.)Plaza Theatre, Upstairs Theatre

photo: Keith Wilson

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Brushstrokes1510 Piedmont Ave. NE

Bubbles Salon1579 Monroe Dr. NE

Bulldogs893 Peachtree St. NE

Burkhart's1492 Piedmont Ave. NE

Capulets1510 Piedmont Ave. NE

Club Eros2219 Faulkner Rd. NE

Cowtippers1600 Piedmont Ave. NE

Daiquiri Factory889 W. Peachtree Str. NW

Einstein's1077 Juniper St. NE

F.R.O.G.S931 Monroe Cir. NE

Felix's1510 Piedmont Ave. NE

Flex Spa76 4th St. NW

Friends736 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE

Gatsby's931 Monroe Dr. NE

Gilbert's219 10th St. NE

Heretic2069 Cheshire Bridge Rd.

Hobnob1551 Piedmont Ave. NE

Joe's on Juniper1049 Juniper Str. NE

Jungle2115 Faulkner Rd. NE

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Oscar's1510 Piedmont Ave. NE

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The Den2135 Liddell Dr. NE

The Fifth Ivory794 Juniper Str. NE

The Hideaway1544 Piedmont Ave. NE

The Model T699 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE

Tripps1931 Piedmont Cir. NE

Urban Body Fitness500 Amsterdam Ave. NE

Woof's2425 Piedmont Rd. NE

XS Ultra Lounge708 Spring Str. NW

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Le Buzz585 Franklin Rd. SEMarietta, GA

Mary's1287 Glenwood Ave. SE

My Sister's Room1271 Glenwood Ave. SE

Rush Lounge2715 Buford Hwy. NE

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Bliss2284 Cheshire Bridge Rd.

Boy Next Door1447 Piedmont Ave. NE

Brushstrokes1510 Piedmont Ave. NE

Bubbles Salon1579 Monroe Dr. NE

Bulldogs893 Peachtree St. NE

Burkhart's1492 Piedmont Ave. NE

Capulets1510 Piedmont Ave. NE

Club Eros2219 Faulkner Rd. NE

Cowtippers1600 Piedmont Ave. NE

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F.R.O.G.S931 Monroe Cir. NE

Felix's1510 Piedmont Ave. NE

Flex Spa76 4th St. NW

Friends736 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE

Gatsby's931 Monroe Dr. NE

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Hobnob1551 Piedmont Ave. NE

Joe's on Juniper1049 Juniper Str. NE

Jungle2115 Faulkner Rd. NE

Las Margaritas1842 Cheshire Bridge Rd.

Manifest 4 U2103 Faulkner Rd. NE

Mixx1492 Piedmont Ave. NE

Oscar's1510 Piedmont Ave. NE

Opus 11086 Alco St. NE

Roxx1824 Cheshire Bridge Rd.

Sam's Hair Salon2000 Cheshire Bridge Rd.

Southern Nights2205 Cheshire Bridge Rd.

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The Den2135 Liddell Dr. NE

The Fifth Ivory794 Juniper Str. NE

The Hideaway1544 Piedmont Ave. NE

The Model T699 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE

Tripps1931 Piedmont Cir. NE

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Woof's2425 Piedmont Rd. NE

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Mary's1287 Glenwood Ave. SE

My Sister's Room1271 Glenwood Ave. SE

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MONDAYBLAKE’S Game Night - Brain Freeze Trivia & Family Feud back to back 11:30pmBURKHART’S Blue Monday Karaoke w/ Angelica D’Paige 11:30pmCOCKPIT Big Red Cup All Day, specialsEAGLE Music Videos with ScottyFELIX’S Free PoolFRIENDS DJ opens at 2pmGILBERT’S Half Priced Entrees 5-11PMHERETIC Play w/ Eddie 4pm-11pmHIDEAWAY $2.50 Domestic BeerHOBNOB Date Night 19.95 3 course dinner for two 5-11PMJUNGLE Stars of the Century Show 11pmMODEL T Monday Night Madness 9pmOSCAR’S Midtown Martini Club 4pm. Service Industry Night 9pmSWINGING RICHARDS Hip-Hop Night, Sponsored by Hennessy 6:30pmTRIPP’S Monday Night Madness 9pmWOOF’S Texas Hold ‘Em Poker 8pm

TUESDAYBLAKE’S POP! Karaoke with Princess Charles & Suzanne Gleeson 11pmBURKHART’S Trivia Tuesday Karaoke w/ Angelica D’Paige 11:30pmCOCKPIT 80s Party 9pm, specials 5-8pmEAGLE Tuesdays w/ TonyFELIX’S Smirnoff Martini Night FRIENDS Let’s Make a Deal 6pmGILBERT’S Industry Night (complementary pizza after 10pm)HERETIC 2-Step Tuesday, dance till 11pmHIDEAWAY TEAM Trivia w/ Will 9pmHOBNOB Trivia 8:30JUNGLE Camp with Ruby Redd 8pmMIXX Piano with David Reeb at 8pmMODEL T Texas Hold’em Poker 9:30pmOSCAR’S Show Tune Tuesday 8pmSWINGING RICHARDS 1/2 Price coverTRIPP’S Ladies Night 9pmWOOF’S Industry Day Free Wii 5pm

WEDNESDAYBLAKE’S 5-9pm Doug’s party pop hits, The “Lust and Bust Show”11 pmBURKHART’S Humpday Karaoke w/ Darlene Majewski 11:30pmCOCKPIT Balls Deep Karaoke 10pmEAGLE Underwear Night with TonyFRIENDS Team Trivia 8pmGILBERT’S Karaoke 10pm-2amHERETIC 25¢ Keystone Light ,No Cover!HIDEAWAY Trivia w/ Will 9pmJUNGLE All-Stars Competition with Phoenix 10pm

MODEL T Karaoke 10pmOSCAR’S ReBooT Retro 8pmSWINGING RICHARDS 2-4-1 VIP Room TRIPP’S Free Taco Bar 5pmXCESS ULTRA LOUNGE Raquell Lord’s Talent Show @ 10:30pm, Sophia Mcintosh & Fab 5 +1 @11:30pm, 18+WOOF’S Food Special, Trivia 8pm

THURSDAYBLAKE’S Texas Hold’Em Poker 7pm, Shawnna Factor Show 11pm - $5.00 burg-ers all dayBURKHART’S Twisted Thursday w/ Phoenix 11:30pmCOCKPIT Dirty Boy Bingo w/ Ruby ReddEAGLE Balls Deep Karaoke w/ MikeyFELIX’S Karaoke w/ Brett & Tyler 10pmFRIENDS Girls Who Like Girls Meet GirlsGILBERT’S Wine tasting 6-10pmHERETIC 3 Legged Cowboy Night 9pmHIDEAWAY Service Industry NightHOBNOB Live Music 8-11PMJUNGLE Sing For Your Life with Barry Brandon 8pmMIXX Mens Night with Aaron & Matt at 6 pmMODEL T Party-Time 9pmOSCAR’S Thirsty Thursdays with Eric 8pmSWINGING RICHARDS 2-4-1 VIP & EntryTRIPP’S Spotlight Karaoke 9pmXCESS ULTRA LOUNGE Turnt Up ThursdayWOOF’S Food Special, Country Music 7pm

FRIDAY10TH & PIEDMONT Live DJ 10 PMBLAKE’S 5-9pm TGIF, Charlie’s Angels w/ Charlie Brown 11pmBURKHART’S Fab Five w/ Angelica D’Paige 11:30pmCOCKPIT DJ Diablo Rojo, guest VJ/DJ’sEAGLE DJ Dance PartyFRIENDS Happy Times with Kelly & KenHERETIC no cover B4 11pmHIDEAWAY After Work Martini MadnessJUNGLE The Other Show with Edie Cheez-burger 9:30pm; Jungle POP 11pmMIXX Grown & Sexy Dance 10pmMODEL T Saturday Night Live 9pmOSCAR’S 80’s Retro Vidz 8pmSWINGING RICHARDS T-Shirt Review, $10TRIPP’S Afternoon Delights 4pmWOOF’S Atlanta’s Best Social Night 6pm

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Datebook theRundownNot ANother DrAg CompetitioN!March 13 • 9 p.M. • heretic (2069 cheshire Bridge road)The Lohan Experience presents this drag non-competition, which will feature new and fresh drag talent performing in front of special mentors, including Aqualencia Litré, Celeste Holmes, Aurora Savage and David Antoinette. The show starts at 11 p.m. For more informa-tion, visit hereticatlanta.com.

the returN of Big primpiN’: QueeN of the JAmsMarch 14 • 9 p.M. • Mary’s (1287 glenwood ave. se)Whose return? That’d be DJ Last Season Skechers, returning for one night with fan-favorite old-school hip-hop and R&B jams. For more information, visit marysatlanta.com.

Drop the soAp! WAsh AWAy the stigmA!March 16 • 6 p.M. • Jungle (2115 Faulkner road ne)Team Friendly Atlanta presents an evening with a purpose: reducing the stigma surrounding HIV. Sister Ursula Polari hosts, and the evening features a live auction to wash down local celebrities, including Chandler Bearden and Charlie Harding. For more information, visit jungleatl.com.

the Armorette folliesMarch 16 • 8 p.M. • heretic (2069 cheshire Bridge road)The Armorettes are raising funds for the Emory Vaccine Center through the AIDS Vaccine 200 Bike Ride. Knomie Moore and Ally Yankadic are hosting, with performances from Vivian Valium, Nurse Holly, Ginger Bred Man, Camilla Tucker-Balls and Trashetta Galore. For more information, visit hereticatlanta.com or armorettes.com.

CirQue De CABAretMarch 16 • 10:30 p.M. • Jungle (2115 Faulkner road ne)Bedlam presents a dance party mixed with performance art. The cover’s $10 before midnight and $15 after. For more information, visit jungleatl.com.

Big gAy gAme shoWMarch 20 • 7:30 p.M. • Jungle (2115 Faulkner road ne)The monthly game show benefit for Lost-n-Found Youth returns with game hosts Chandler Bearden, Wild Cherry Sucret, Todd Fuller, Ian Aber and Bubba D! For more information, visit jungleatl.com or lost-n-found.org.

St. Patty’S FeStivitieSSt. Patrick’s Day—a.k.a. the day where everyone celebrates the Irish and/or drinking—falls on a Sunday this year. Aren’t you glad that it’s legal to buy alcohol on Sundays now? If you’re looking for activities for St. Patrick’s Day, or if you just want an excuse to drink more this weekend, here are some of the major events going on around Atlanta’s gay bar scene Saturday and Sunday.

Amsterdam is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Sunday, with green martinis and green beer being served with brunch.

Atlanta Eagle presents Mash Attack! Saint Patrick’s Day Edition with DJ Pat Scott on Saturday night, which also serves as the Atlanta Bucks Bar Night. Patrons wearing green get drink specials.

Blake’s is bringing in special guest DJ Chris Griswold on Sunday to help celebrate the holiday.

Burkhart’s throws a St. Patrick’s Madness Party on Sunday, with a tra-ditional corned beef dinner on the menu and party favors given away.

Friends on Ponce is hosting a Traditional Irish Dinner on Sunday, beginning at 4 p.m.

Heretic presents DJ Escape on Saturday night. Cover for the event is free before 11 p.m. and $10 after that time.

The Hideaway is throwing a St. Patty’s Day Party on Sunday, complete with green beer and beads.

Jungle is hosting GA Boy Productions’ special Green Tea Dance, with special guest DJ Aron. The show begins at 7 p.m. and also includes a special performance by EJ Aviance.

The Model T presents a Traditional Irish Dinner, complete with corn beef and cabbage, beginning at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.

My Sister’s Room is throwing Get Lucky: Glow Party Edition on Saturday, with glow bracelets given at the door—red for those who are taken, and green for the single people. Flip Cup and Lesbian Speed Dating are being held on the patio deck, with prizes and giveaways given out all night.

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Out Country Artist Drake Jensen Releases

‘OUTlaw’By Joseph Brownell

Singer Speaks About Bullying, New Album and Working with Willam from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’

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While many artists these days spend half their records trying to convince you just how country they are, it is refreshing when an artist comes

along who knows exactly who he is. Drake Jensen, who releases his second studio album OUTlaw March 12, is that artist.

Growing up in Canada, Jensen was immersed in country music. “I was raised on Merle Haggard, George Strait, John Conlee, Ronnie Milsap and Charlie Pride,” Jensen said. “A lot of my singing style was adapted from my early days of listening to that kind of music.”

As a child, Jensen experienced extensive bullying. “My experience with bullying was pretty grave,” Jensen admit-ted. “No one intervened and I basically left school in grade 8—it was that bad.”

“The one thing I’ve wanted to do with my music is incor-porate that and help people. I want people to know that beyond what happens to you that it doesn’t have to affect the rest of your life. I have a song called ‘Scars’ on the new album that is probably one of the most riveting things I’ve ever done. It sums up my childhood. When you listen to it, you’ll hear this incredible emotion embedded in the vocal.”

While Jensen admits to getting over childhood bullying and jokes about the 5 years of therapy to prove it, he is quick to point out that bullying is not exclusive to children. “The music business is the most brutal business in the world and I’ve put myself out there at 43 years old in this business. I want to expose the fact that bullying is existent everywhere and people try to bully me and tell me ‘I can’t sing’ or that ‘I’m ugly’ or ‘my songs are terrible’.”

Jensen laments that most of the criticism he receives comes from the LGBT community. “I want people to know that our community is not all rainbows and ice cream scoops. I will be the one that stands up and fights against this. I’ve grown strong from this experience. I ran away once but I’m not going to run away again.”

That strength is evident in several of the songs on Jensen’s forthcoming record. The first single from that album, “When It Hurts Like That,” is reminiscent of 90s country radio. There is an authenticity in the lyrics and the vocal delivery that leaves the listener feeling like they too are sitting there with Jenson on a Friday night getting that drunken phone call. The exploding,soaring chorus is sure to leave listeners matching Jensen’s gusto note for note.

“Checotah, Oklahoma” may be Jensen’s favorite track on the album. “I think it’s probably one of the first ever gay country songs. It came over a good bottle wine one night.” The tracks opens with the verse “Every cowboy’s got a story and a secret he’s learned to hide/Maybe he’s tough in chaps and leather with a different kind of pride,” before

unfolding into an emotional chorus about maintaining iden-tity in a town where no one knows who you truly are. Due in part to Jensen’s lyrics and in part to his uncanny ability to interpret lyrics, the track will definitely be a highlight on the album for LGBT fans.

While both of those tracks showcase a serious side, Jensen knows how to get loose and have a good time. Jensen has a special affection for drag queens. “I love a good drag show. It’s an integral part to our community.” Jensen references teaming up with Willam from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” to cover Tammy Wynette’s “Stand By Your Man”. Yes, that Tammy Wynette.

“From the get-go I thought people are either going to take this the right way or the wrong way,” Jensen said. “We all know that’s an iconic song but I reasoned with myself that Tammy Wynette was a hairdresser and chances are she knew an awful lot of gay men and had a good sense of humor.”

“This was a great LGBT interpretation of the song. It was camp but it has a very serious undertone…we need to stand by each other. It’s the one thing we need to learn how to do in the LGBT community. No matter who we are, we have to put our differences aside and stand together.” Jensen’s fears were assuaged when the son of the Wynette family lawyer contacted him and told him that they loved the version and Tammy would too is she were alive.

As Jensen gears up for record release, he hopes to come back to Nashville during Pride and perform. “I loved my time in Nashville and the people there. I’ll be back.” And we’ll be front row to see the OUTlaw perform.

You can follow Drake Jensen on Twitter @drakejensen or like his Facebook page facebook.com/drakejensen-music, or stay up-to-date with the latest info at his website drakejensen.ca.

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ARIES (March 20 – April 19): You need to do whatever it takes to slow down this week—even if that means slamming the brakes on some project that means a lot to you. Things should pick up very soon, but progress this week is false.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Open up and take in another perspective—it should be quite valuable to you! It’s a good time for you to step up your efforts to show a friend or loved one that you are totally on their side.

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Things are a little strained right now, but not so much that you can’t figure it all out. You do need to try a few experiments before you’re likely to know how to proceed, so use your brain!

CANCER (June 21- July 22): Other people are more than a little confused lately, and that could mean that they keep misunderstanding you—even when you try to explain yourself! You may want to let it go until next week.

LEO (July 23 – August 22): Don’t run off half-cocked right now—you need to absorb the situation fully before you can really make any headway. Check and double-check. Once you know what’s going on, your actions should stick.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Your energy is just right for now—especially if you have big plans you want to push forward! Little things should conspire to help you out, so you can expect to meet all goals.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Your emotional state is a little difficult to handle right now. See if you can get things together long enough to bow out of any big meetings or appointments. It’s a good self-care time, that’s for sure!

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Your social energy has definitely been working for you—it’s a great time to bury the hatchet, make new contacts or even take the first step toward a new romantic entanglement. Why not?

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): This is not a good time to bust out the credit cards or to for-get about the long-term. If you can boost your savings this month, you are sure to appreciate your foresight in the far-off future.

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): You may feel as if your good energy has been driving you to this week’s big moment. It could be an award or just a hint of praise from exactly the right person, but now you know where to start building.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): This is not a good week for struggles—at least not for you! Try to get your friends and colleagues to back you up, but you may just need to hunker down and wait for a more auspicious day to fight back.

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): A stroke of good luck is more than it seems to be—though that doesn’t mean you have to get to the bottom of it! You can just enjoy the good energy and give thanks to those who watch out for you.

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For the one that “bitched” about Bitch, Please! – it must not be too tired…since you took the time to write a bitch yourself. Self-absorbed, much?

I go to Burkhart’s when I want to feel pretty, but then I just end up making sex eyes with a mirror across the room…

I love going to the “Barry Brandon, Look-At-Me, Look-At-Me Show” every week. Oops, I mean “Sing for Your Life.”

Posting a nice quote on your Facebook profile will not make up for how big a douche you are. Whoreo? How

about Chips A-Ho.

You don’t have to stab me in the back to sleep with my boyfriend. Just shut your mouth and fuck him already. Everybody else does.

I almost had a Lohan Experience once. A few doses of penicillin and I was good as new.

This is a bar, not Burger King. No, you cannot “trade your drink in” because you don’t like what you ordered!

Is it just me, or is Kitty LeClaw a dead ringer for Lady Gaga?

Drink prices go up and you take it out on your bartender by not tipping? You’re a cheap asshole! Watch your pour go down too.

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