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Bar & Grill
114 E. Trinity Place , Decatur 373-4573
In Familiar Surroundings (formerly Mac's)
Basic American Favorites
Done Exceptionally Well.
BEST DESSERTS IN TOWN !
Open 11:30 am tor Lunch
5:00 pm-10:00 pm tor Dinner
Fri. and Sat.: 5:00 pm-12:00 am
Acoustic Revival!
Open Mike Thursday 8:30
Hosted by John Kurv.
Live entertainment on
Fridays & Saturdays at 8:30 pm
Didja love Patsy Cline?
Come to The Court Labor Day
Weekend 8c hear CYNDI CRAVEN
Ken Berman's 1 man show
Acrylics on canvas 8/13-10/1
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"Old World" Peasant Cooking
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Enjoy Outdoor Dining On Our Deck & Patio
Gazebo Beer Garden
Sit Back & Relax to the Pulsating Rhythm Of Our
Reggae & Calypso Music
Sunday Caribbean Champagne Brunch 11:30 - 3:30
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523-2420
Hours: Tu-Th 5pm-10pm
Fri-Sa 5pm-10:30pm
Personal checks accepted
No Credit Cards accepted
Reservations suggested for
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Art
AFRI-COBA: A TWENTY YEAR HIS
TORY. Thru Aug. 31; Mon.-Fri. 11am - 5pm.
An exhibit of 45 pieces from the collective of
black artists formed in Chicago in 1968. Bold
brilliant colors and powerfully engaging images
focus on the positive characteristics of African
heritage and the ideology of a black aesthetic.
Call 688-1970 for further info.
THE MALE SENSUAL IMAGE. Thru Aug.
Hot masculine graphic images in many medi
ums make this show more fun than an adult
bookstore. Includes photos by the late Roger
Rutherford and acrylic and pastel portraits by
paraplegic artist David Sampson. For extra sin-
tilation, ask to see the “private collection” and
tell them the Voice sent you. BumNoff Gallery,
Clear Creek Shopping Center, comer of Pied
mont & Monroe. For additional info call the
gallery at 875-3475.
KEN BERMAN, A ONE-MAN SHOW. Thru
early Oct. Acrylics on LARGE canvas accent
the fluidity and motion of paint. The Court Bar
and Grill, 114 E. Trinity, Decatur. 373-4573.
LIFT EVERY VOICE. Thru Oct. 13. Influen
tial African-American Adantans from the past
and present are featured in this unusual collec
tion of rare photographs, artifacts, paintings and
sculptures. This free exhibit is presented in
conjunction with the National Black Arts Festi
val. Atlanta History Center Downtown, 140
Peachtree St., NE.
HIDDEN HERITAGE: RECENT DISCOV
ERIES IN GEORGIA DECORATIVE ART.
Tues., Aug. 28-Nov. 4.109 utilitarian art objects
made in Georgia prior to WWI give insight into
the lifestyle of residents of yesteryear. At the
High Museum; 892-3600 for information.
Events
EL SALVADOR TODAY, ONE WOMAN’S
EXPERIENCE. Thurs., Aug. 16, 7:30pm. A
look behind the headlines as Judy Gerber dis
cusses her participation in a delegation to El
Salvador. Interpreted for the hearing impaired.
Charis Books, 419 Moreland Ave. Call 524
0304 for details.
ATLANTA FANTASY FAIR. Fri. Aug. 17-
Sun., Aug 19. Features everything from droids
to voids. Interesting exhibits and an even more
incredible show walking the isles. At the Omni
Hotel and Georgia World Congress Center. Call
985-1230 for info.
GAY GAMES AWARD BANQUET. Aug.
18, 7:30pm at MCC, 800 N. Highland. The
Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus will sing at this
combination potiuck/banquet/slide show/and
awards program. Welcome our teams home!
Call 875-0700 for more info.
LAZARIS WEEKEND. Aug. 18 -19. A new
seminar will be presented, topic to be announced.
Write them and request a lecture on your special
area of interest. For further info call or write
Concept: Synergy, 302 South County Rd, Suite
109, Palm Beach, Fla 33480, (407) 588-9599.
WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY. Fri. Aug. 24.
NOW president, Molly Yard and former first
lady of Atlanta, Jean Young are featured speak
ers in a day that includes the improv comedy
troupe “Funny ... That Way,” a catered banquet
and an evening dance. At the Hellenic Center,
2124 Cheshrie Bridge Rd. Call 523-1227 for
reservations and info.
SUMMER ROUND-UP ’90. Fri., Aug 24-Sun.
Aug. 26. A second anniversary celebration fea
tures an entire weekend celebrating southern
culture with food, music and dancing. Call 938
0609 for information and times.
ALACC YARD SALE. Sat. Aug 25. 10am-
4:30pm. Two locations: 1439 N. Highland Ave.
& the First E. Congregation at 470 Candler Park
Drive. Come and spend lots of money—all
proceeds support the 1991 National Lesbian
Conference. Call Michelle at 241-9948 to see
about donating your old treasure, time or trans
portation for this fun-filled day.
REACHING PEOPLE OF COLOR: AIDS
101. Sat. Aug 25,8:30am-4:30pm. AID Atlanta s
excellent workshop specifically adapted to the
needs of people of color. Learn what you can to
to help prevent AIDS and help those in your
community who are infected. Held at More
house School of Medicine. Registration fee is
$20/$ 10 for students and senior citizens. 720
Westview Drive. Call AID Atlanta, 872-0600
for reservations and information.
BOWL ‘N BRUNCH. Sun. Aug 26 at9am. For
those who consider a strike a religious experi
ence every 4th Sunday of the month Lesbians in
Fun Endeavors gather for bowling that is out of
no one’s league. Followed by brunch at Crazy
Film/Video
CARTOON WORLD OF BOB CLAMPETT.
Fri., Aug. 17, 8pm. Classic cartoons from the
comic imagination of the man who developed
Warner Brothers unique style of studio cartoons.
Porky Pig, Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny will
leave you laughing in the dark. Rich Audito
rium, Woodruff Arts Center. Call 892-HIGH for
more info.
Radio
On WRFG-FM, 89.3:
SOUNDINGS. Thurs., 1-2PM. Topical music
and talk with socially concerned artists, hosted
by Franklin Abbott and Lanier Clance.
STILL AIN’T SATISFIED.Thurs.,5:05-7PM.
Music and public affairs from a Heretic W Oman’s
view. A good program to listen to when you’re
wondering if there’s anyone else out there.
THE SEEKER. Sat., 5-8PM. Music and infor
mation which preserves, promotes and adv ances
the true history and culture of African-American
people.
THE GOOD EARTH. Tues., 1PM-1AM. New
Wave and Alternative Music with Eric Price.
GAY GRAFFITI. Sun., 8-9PM. Good music
and good talk by and about Atlanta’s lesbian and
gay community.
LES CHANTEUSES AFRICANES. Mon. 1
6AM. A unique radio exclusive! Featuring
musical and literary voices of black women.
Strong ethnic/lesbian flavor. Produced and
hosted by Alicia Banks.
Sports —
ATLANTA TEAM TENNIS ASSOCIA
TION. Sat., Aug.18 & 25, 1pm. Come play or
watch a game in which the word love has a major
role. Glenlake PkTennis Center. Call 892-8335.
ROUND ROBINTENNISMIXER.Sat., Aug.
25 at 3:30pm. Open to players of all levels, this
is the first event sponsored by the Women’s
Division of the Atlanta Team Tennis Associa
tion. Cost is $5 and a can of new tennis balls.
Deadline for entry is Weds. Aug 22. Call 421
0456. At Glenlake Tennis Center in Decatur.
Theatre mamm—mmm—m
FRANKIE AND ANGIE GET MARRIED.
Open-ended engagement. A unique experience
in theatrical happenings. Come and be part of a
“mock” ethnic wedding complete with full Ital
ian meal, champagne toasts, and wedding cake.
Every good family wedding needs a few gay
cousins to liven up the dancing. Rodeway Inn
Midtown, 1470 Spring St. Call 249-6400 for
more information.
CLOUD 9.Thru Aug. 19; Fri. - Sat. This blister
ing farce about sexual politics is nasty and shock
ing and wonderful fun...a cornucopia of sexual
permutations from heterosexual adultery to bi
sexual incest. Actor’s Express, 280 Elizabeth St.
Call 221-0831 for reservations.
ALL OVER THIS LAND: A MUSIC REUN
ION. Thru Aug 19. A folk music reunion featur
ing Megan McFarland, Phillip Depoy, Scott
Depoy, Ellen McQueen and Michael Waters in
a rousing collection of uplifting music that still
offers hope, peace and love. At Theatre in the
Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 422-8369
for info and reservations.
O MIRANDA. Aug.7-26. Shakespeare’s Tem
pest is transported to a Caribbean sea in this
musical which blends story and music with
magic and mere mortals. Theatrical Oufit, 1012
Peachtree St, NE. For 872-0665 for more info.
GRANNY TAUGHT US HOW. Fri. Aug 17 &
24, 8pm. A comedy review presented by Schiz!
At Clarence Fosters, 1915 Peachtree Rd. 351
0002 for reservations/info.
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