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Famed play explores faith, sexuality through young man’s equine attraction
After a long history with Actor’s Express, it’s only fitting that openly gay David Crowe is back with the company, this time directing the classic “Equus.” Opening March 21, “Equus” – written in 1973 by Peter Shaffer — is the dark tale of Alan Strang (Kyle Brumley), a young man who has blinded a half dozen horses. Psychiatrist Richard Dysart (Chris Kayser) is left to figure out why and treat Strang. Considered a masterpiece, “Equus” is still staged regularly around the world but got a big modern-day boost when Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe, performed the lead role of… >>
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Starting from ‘outside,’ Michael Morgan thrives in symphony
Michael Morgan does little to settle the eternal debate of whether prodigies are made or born. He largely attributes his success as an orchestra conductor to the nurturing he got from public school teachers, his parents and iconic conductor Leonard Bernstein. Yet, from his earliest years, there were parts of Morgan’s nature that make it seem as if he were innately suited to be a maestro. “[Conducting] is a part of the personality of whomever is doing it,” says Morgan, who is guest conducting the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s “Russian Stalwarts” concert March 28-30. >>
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Atlanta Jewish Film Festival offers extensive gay track
The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, the city’s largest film festival as well as the second most attended festival of its kind in the world, kicks off Jan. 30 with an impressive LGBT track. Tickets are on sale now, and some screenings are already sold out. The 13th annual festival runs through Feb.20. In all, more than 70 films will be shown over a three week period. Opening night this year will be held at the Cobb Energy Centre with the crowd-pleasing “Hava Nagila (The Movie).” Subsequent screenings take place all over the city, including the Regal Cinemas Atlantic Station Stadium… >>
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Viral Video Of The Day – Whatchoo Know Bout Dem Atlanta Falcons??
The Atlanta Falcons won a huge victory of the Seattle Seahawks Sunday night (January 13, 2013). In a win that can only be described as “heart stopping,” the Falcons pulled off a comeback that will long be remembered in Atlanta. I’ve been here way before the winning streak. I believed. Are you a #Falcons believer YET?!? #SEAvsATL #riseup #StraightFromTheA — Michelle Brown (@ATLien) January 13, 2013 I talk much sh*t on twitter during most home games and was almost ready to throw in the towel when Seattle came back from a 20 to nothing deficit in the 4th quarter. It was the last 33 seconds… >>
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Topher Payne spins Southern whodunit inspired by true story
Playwright Topher Payne is known for his prolific writing and his quick wit, but in “Swell Party,” opening next week at Georgia Ensemble Theater, he has penned a personal first – a mystery. The openly gay writer (and GA Voice columnist) had a successful world premiere at the Roswell-based theater a few years ago with his gay-themed comedy “Tokens of Affection,” and now he is back there with another new work. When a tobacco heir returns to his Southern home with a new wife, it surprises everyone, but that news becomes secondary when the groom turns… >>
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Get ready to ‘Sing for Your Life’
Think of it as “Atlanta Idol” or our city’s local version of “The Voice” — but set in a gay bar and with the kind of attitude and attention to detail that only the creators of the queer “Bedlam” party series can bring. “Sing for Your Life” started soliciting contestants online last month to huge response. A live audition narrowed the field, and on Jan. 10, the top 12 begin live weekly competitions at popular gay nightclub Jungle. “To be honest with you, a show of this sort has been in my brain for years,” says creator Barry Brandon. “I started… >>
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Former Outwrite owner speaks out on new gig with AJC Decatur Book Fest
Philip Rafshoon, the former owner of the now shuttered Outwrite Bookstore & Coffeehouse, has been named the new program director for the AJC Decatur Book Festival. “I’m studying right now and trying to figure out what exactly has been done at the festival in the previous years and talking to people about what they want to see changed and what will work,” Rafshoon told GA Voice today. “I’m celebrating right now that I have this great position but the work begins right away.” Rafshoon will officially take up the position Jan. 1 and will replace outgoing program director Terra… >>
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Food Porn #14: Memories and the secret to eternal youth
Robert got out of bed and walked to the bathroom. About a year ago, when he turned 49, he started doing his usual morning grooming virtually without looking in the mirror. It made shaving difficult at first and he considered growing a beard. But it became easy –a unique skill worthy of performance in a geriatric gay freak show, as he told friends. But Robert knew that the evidence of aging was not just his own mirror reflection. It was also reflected in the faces of others. A few days after Thanksgiving, he went to the Backstreet reunion party at Jungle… >>
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Based on true story, ‘Any Day Now’ explores gay adoption
This year ends on an especially high note for LGBT film with “Any Day Now” (Music Box Films), starring out actor Alan Cumming as Rudy, a gay West Hollywood man who must deal with a prejudicial and antiquated court system as he attempts to adopt a boy with Down syndrome in 1979. Cumming gives the performance of his career and even has the opportunity to sing a couple of numbers in the movie. “Any Day Now” is written and directed by straight filmmaker Travis Fine, an Atlanta native, based on an original screenplay by George Arthur Bloom. >>
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Books: Last minute ideas for your gay bibliophile
“Alexander McQueen: The Life and Legacy” Judith Watt (Harper Design, 2012) An incredible telling of visionary designer Alexander McQueen’s personal and professional life, from his modest childhood to top runway shows. “Are You My Mother?” By Alison Bechdel (Harcourt, 2012) Lesbian cartoonist Alison Bechdel explores her complicated relationship with her mother in this intellectual, introspective graphic novel. >>
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