Southern voice. (Atlanta, Georgia) 1988-20??, February 02, 1989, Image 8

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Newspaper Page TextThis Week's Highlights • Becoming Visible-Ftbmary 2-Februaiy 5. Sabrina Sojourner's new play examines AIDS and homophobia while celebrating black lesbian and gay history. A benefit for SAME and AALGA (The African-American Lesbian/Gay Alliance). Nexus Theater, 608 Ralph McGill Blvd. Thurs-Sat, 8 PM; Sun, 5 PM. Tickets $7.50 Thursday and Sunday; $10 Friday and Saturday. Call 688-2500. • Baroque Painting: Selections from the High Museum's Collection-February 8-March 31. Baroque painting-with its heavy emphasis on religio/mythological history-became popular in the 1600s and exerted a lasting influence on European art for 300 years. Nineteen paintings are on exhibit. High Museum at Georgia-Pacific Center, 133 Peachtree St. For more, call 577-6940. • Dos Lesbos-February 9-February 26. A musical comedy by, for and about perverts. This comedy team has been called the lesbian "Honeymooners." Kelley Edwards and Lea DeLaria are the award-winning duo, steamrolling across the stage in their latest tour. A presentation of SAME (Southeastern Arts, Media and Education Project, Inc.), Nexus, 608 Ralph McGill Blvd. $7.50 on Thurs. and Sun.,$10 on Fri. and Sat. Thurs-Sat, 8 PM; Sun- 5 PM. Tickets available at Charis Books or by calling 584-2104. • The Good Woman ofSetzuan - through February 19. Bertolt Brecht's story examines the dilemma of remaining good in a society which demands just the opposite. The playwright's ability to marry entertainment and instruction makes Good Woman almost prophetic in its relevance to our own city .Presented by The Actor's Express. Dorsey Studio, 3593 Clairmont Rd.Thursday-Saturday at 8:00PM and Sunday at 2:00PM. Admission is $10 plus a canned food item for the Atlanta Community Food Bank. For more info and reservations call 634-3602. •ill Lea DeLaria and Kelley Edwards are Dos Lesbos. FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDA 2 * Becoming Visible - Thru February 5th. This play celebrates black lesbian and gay history. Nexus Theater, 608 Ralph McGill Blvd. Thurs-Sat, 8 PM; Sun, 5 PM. Call 688-2500. • "Georgia Collects" - through March 26th. Major exhibit from private and corporate collections in Georgia. Includes works of folk art spanning 7 centuries. High Museum of Ait Open until 9PM on Wednesdays. 892-HIGH. (Photo at right) 1987: This day was declared Jane Wagner and Lily Tomlin Day in Los Angeles! • Homeless in America. Last day. Photographic project of 64 black and white stills depicting our national crisis. High Museum at Georgia- Pacific, 133 Peachtree St Call 577-6940 for schedule info. • The Good Woman ofSetzuan - Thru February 19th. Admission is $10 plus one food item for the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Thurs-Sat at 8PM and Sun. at 2PM.The Actor's Express, Dorsey Studio Theatre. 634-3602. • Dos Lesbos: A Musical Comedy By, For and About Perverts. Thru February 26th. Lea DeLaria and Kelley Edwards are the duo. Nexus, 608 Ralph McGill Blvd. Thurs-Sat, 8 PM; Sun, 5 PM. Call 584-2104 for more. • Tales of the Goddess. An evening of stories by Jay Goldspinner, that witchy woman from Massachusetts. Poweful stories of enchantment Interpreted for hearing impaired. Charis Books & More, 419 Moreland Ave. 7:30 PM. Free. 524-0304. 1949: Burton Clarke, a noted black gay artist, cartoonist and illustrator, was born. • Elise Witt & Small Family Orchestra. Thru February 11th. Atlanta's favorite folk band. Picasso's, 515B North McDonough Sl 9-12 PM. $7, door, $6, in advance. Call 377-7375 or 373-8255. • The Red Clay Ramblers. Blue Grass and old timers music! Versatile and entertaining string band, world renowned. Used frequently by Sam Shepard in his plays. Unitarian Church, 1911 Cliff Valley Way. 8 PM. Ticket info: 874-2232. • El Hajj MaUk Thru February 26th. A jazz opera on the life and times of Malcolm X. Academy Theater. Opening night with reception, $17.50. Call 876-6346 for more. Part of "The Trilogy." • Do Lord Remember Me - Last day! Popular production based on actual slave narratives set to music. Jomandi Productions. 1444 Mayson St. $15. 8 PM. Call 876-6346. • The Thomas Edison Black Maria Festival. Viewings of videos that are "provocative, creative and independent" High Museum, Rich Auditorium. 8 PM. $3 general admission. • Angela Mod Your Music?! Points Pub. 2f • "Spectacle left) One of I exhibits aroul Art, 1280 Pe 1927: The CJ about a lesbi\ onBroadwa • Joe Turner's Come and Gone - through Feb. 25. A powerful and poetic chronicle of the Black experience in America. Alliance Theatre. Wed.-Sat. at 8PM, Tues. and Sun at 7:30PM. $12-$26. For info and reservations call 892-2414. 1 '**% • Papa Susso. /j African praise: African Heritagj HMA, 1280 Pe 7:30 PM. Cah 881-0452 fd (Photo at right) • Raffle Drawing at Dos 1 tonight! See ad on page 13 details. It’s the first day of Nation Condom Week. PLAY SAFi Atlanta's Progressive Newspaper for the Lesbian and Gay Community SUBSCRIBE TODAY! The Gav Desk Calendar -1989 John Preston Historical notes in the Southern Voice Calendar are taken from The Gay Desk Calendar-1989, available from Alyson Publications. trappy Mardi GpaSgg Directions Gay Info Service 6300

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Southern voice. (Atlanta, Georgia) 1988-20??, February 02, 1989, Image 8