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Interview: Molly Ringwald dazzles with new CD and short stories
The name Molly Ringwald will probably mean something different to you depending on how old you are. If you were a movie-going adolescent or adult in the early 1980s, Ringwald began making a strong impression on audiences in Paul Mazursky’s “Tempest,” followed by the double whammy of the late John Hughes’ “Sixteen Candles” and “The Breakfast Club,” not to mention “Pretty In Pink.” Other folks, who might have tuned in to “Different Strokes” and “The Facts of Life,” just prior to that, will remember her as Molly Parker on both shows. Ringwald’s reign as the… >>
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A&E in brief: Show tunes, soap operas, songwriters and circuit parties
‘Glee’ star sings show tunes Fresh from collecting the Ally for Equality Award at Atlanta’s HRC Dinner on May 4, “Glee” star Matthew Morrison is set to release an album of show tunes June 4. Titled “Where it All Began,” the album features classics such as “Singin’ In the Rain,” “Luck Be a Lady” and “Send in the Clowns.” You can also hear the album on television as Morrison’s PBS special, “Matthew Morrison: Where It All Began – Live From the Bushnell,” debuts June 1. For gay folks who miss their soaps Fans missing the campy drama of daytime television… >>
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Food Porn #24: A place at the table
Lee lifted the pitcher of margaritas over his head with both hands and shouted, “Feliz Cinco de Mayo!” He was slightly drunk. The server at Mezcalito’s Cocina, a new Mexican restaurant in Grant Park, didn’t blink as she swept the pitcher out of his wobbling hands and returned it to the table. Robert, only a little less inebriated, was singing “Besame Mucho,” which mariachi bands often perform tableside, repeating the lyrics until diners tip them enough to go away. Lee pushed two $5 bills in Robert’s shirt, drag-queen-style, to silence him. The two were dining alone. As… >>
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Gay directors shine in spring shows
Although LGBT-themed productions are something of a rarity the next few months in the ATL, the upcoming theater season nonetheless has some snap to it. One of the plays with a gay character in it is Horizon Theatre’s “The Book Club Play” (May 17 – June 23) by playwright Karen Zacarias, in which the leader of a book club discovers that she and the members of the group — including a gay man — are being featured in a documentary, and the camera is always running. Directed by Jeff Adler, the comedy has a great cast including Wendy Melkonian. Several… >>
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Get ‘Wicked’ with the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus — and the new women’s chorus, too
The Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus presents “No Rest for the Wicked” this weekend, but tickets are sold out for all but the Saturday matinee performance of the show that features songs from the hit musical and the debut of the AGMC Women’s Chorus Project. “No Rest for Wicked” focuses on the music of composer Stephen Schwartz. The third most successful Broadway musical ever, “Wicked” is based on Gregory Maguire’s novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” and tells the story behind the “Wizard of Oz” character. >>
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‘Brer Rabbit’ returns with gay director at helm
When openly gay actor Spencer G. Stephens was approached about directing “Brer Rabbit & Friends” at the Center for Puppetry Arts, he wasn’t sure how to react. Yet it didn’t take him long to say an enthusiastic “yes” to the project. As part of the acting ensemble of the last two versions of the show at the company, in 2005 and in 2008, Stephens feels his experience was one reason he was asked to helm the current take, even though he had never directed before. “I know the structure, how the show should be done,” he says. >>
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Food Porn #22: Dim sum andbig discussions
The time had come. Robert was feeling afflicted with what he described to his therapist as “the mental disorder of falling in love.” He and Lee had been seeing one another for several months now, but Lee was still mysterious. They’d never had sex, even though the romantic vibe had turned into a drumbeat, at least for Robert. It was time to have the discussion about where they were headed. He dreaded it and picked Canton House on Buford Highway for the discussion. He made an excuse to meet in separate cars, in case things went badly. While waiting… >>
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Wedding ring trends include black diamonds, return to precious metals
In the 25 years I have been involved in the jewelry business, I have seen the world of “commitment” bands grow from rainbow colored rings to high tech industrial looks to great classics both with and without stones. But my favorite evolution in the “commitment” category is seeing couples proud to walk into a jewelry store and pick out the rings that show their love for each other. Two decades ago, while running a mall jewelry store, I would notice an individual shopping for bands and note their preferences on a business card. I then realized a different person (the partner… >>
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The gear daddy needs for ATL Leather Pride
Atlanta Leather Pride heats up the Atlanta Eagle’s 26th anniversary in April, featuring BDSM and fetish demos, an afternoon barbecue and a leather brunch. The highlight of the weekend is the Mr. and Ms. Atlanta Eagle 2013 contest, set for April 13. As Mr. Atlanta Eagle 2012 Jeff Donaldson prepares to step down, we asked him about the meaning and cost of some of his favorite leather items. Also stepping down is Ms. Atlanta Eagle 2012 Jackie Hubschman. >>
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Out on Film announces 2013 festival dates, ‘Divine’ first flick
Organizers of the Out on Film festival today announced the 2013 event would take place Oct. 3-10. Also announced was the festival’s first secured film, the documentary biopic “I Am Divine.” From the film’s official description: I AM DIVINE is the story of Divine, aka Harris Glenn Milstead, from his humble beginnings as an overweight, teased Baltimore youth to internationally recognized drag superstar through his collaboration with filmmaker John Waters. Spitting in the face of the status quos of body image, gender identity, sexuality, and preconceived notions of beauty, Divine was the ultimate outsider turned underground royalty. With a completely… >>
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