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August 15 - August 29
JEAUNDRA PEEK’S MOST-FUN SUM-
1ER PLAYHOUSE. Every Weds., 9pm; ev-
' Sat. 11:30pm on Prime Cable Channel 12.
he inimitable Deaundra’s “Playhouse”replaces
fier “Teenage Music Club” for the summer.
/acationBible School News and weekly install-
nents of the sci-fi thriller “Frog Bride.”There’s
Jiothing else quite like it in town.
fOLLYWOOD LEGENDS: GREGORY
PECK—HIS OWNMAN.Thurs. Aug 16; 8pm
bn Channel 8, GPTV. A retrospective look at a
aan whose sensitivity and strength lends new
leaning to the word androgynous.
3ANCERS THAT THREATEN WOMEN,
pri. Aug. 17, 7:30pm & Sat. Aug 18 at 5:30pm
pn Channel 8, GPTV. Breast and ovarian cancer
re the focus of this informative program that
pxplores new treatments as well as preventative
neasures.
ELVIS: ONE NIGHT WITH YOU. Sat. Aug.
19; 7:15pm, on Channel 8, GPTV. A lovely
|ntimate concert setting displays Elvis at his
est before a small audience taped Christmas
[68. Black leather at its form fitting finest.
IRACELAND: THE AFRICAN CONCERT.
|>at. Aug. 19; 8:30pm, on Channel 8, GPTV.
Paul Simon is joined by Miriam Makeba, Hugh
lasekela, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and oth
ers in the famed 1987 concert filmed in Zim
babwe. Together they perform tunes from
Simon’s award winning Graceland album.
7 omen’s Festivals m
PICCAN SUMMER INTENSIVE MID
WEST. Aug. 25-31. Starhawk and Reclaiming
Collective will focus on this year’s themes:
pentacles of Life and Elements of Magic. Merry
neet and merry part and merry meet again,
llessed be. For info, contact WSI, POB 26,
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514.
1HYTHM FEST: WOMEN’S MUSIC, ART
POLITICS. Aug. 30 - Sept. 3. A new ap
proach to women’s festivals, this group seems to
iromise content as well as entertainment and
bood times. The location sounds lovely with 700
Seres to enjoy everything from camping and
[liking to moonlit hayrides and canoeing. For
riore info call (919) 682-6374.
PEST COAST WOMEN’S MUSIC AND
COMEDY FESTIVAL. Aug. 30 - Sep. 3. If
L ou’re gonna be on the West Coast over Labor
Day and can’t make it back for Rhythm Fest,
jiere’s the answer. Brought to you by the infa-
nousMs. RobinTyler. (818)893-1593 for more
fo.
Jpcoming
Same picnic, party and celebra
tion. Aug. 24,6pm-llpm. Bring apotluckdish
(enough for 4) and SAME will provide grilled
chicken and iced tea. An evening of food,
games, people and surprises. First Existentialist
Congregation, 470 Candler Park Dr.
IONTREAUX ATLANTA INTERNA
TIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL. Aug. 29-Sep.3.
lazz, blues, zydeco, classical, folk, pop and
ppera will be heard around the city in this festival
vith an international flavor. Includes daylong
ree concerts in Piedmont Park August 31-Sep-
nber 1. At various locations around town, with
ree performances in Piedmont Park on Aug. 31 -
Sep.l.
NEXUS ANNUAL ART PARTY. Sat. Sept 8,
8pm-midnight. The eighth annual Artparty is an
evening of art, food, performances, live music,
and dancing. Funds will be used for Nexus’
programming for 1990-1991 and to help raise
money for the construction of its new building.
At the Healy Building; call 688-1970 for infor
mation.
ANDY WARHOL’S CELEBRITIES. Opens
Sep. 11. This special collection of celebrity
portraits will be seen only in Atlanta. Includes
Marilyn Monroe, Greta Garbo, Elizabeth Tay
lor, Mick Jagger and James Dean in company
with Santa Claus, Mickey Mouse and Dracula
and many, many more. At the High Museum;
892-3600 for information.
JAMBOREE. Sep. 13 - 16. Sponsored by the
International Gay and Lesbian Outdoor Organi
zation (IGLOO to those in the know) this annual
gathering will be held this year in the Pocconno
Mountains. Sailing, dancing, volleyball—-fun,
fun, fun. Open to members of Friends Atlanta
and Atlanta Venture Sports. Contact Larry Lucas,
875-0700 for info and/or to join if you are not"
already a member.
SECOND ANNUAL SOBRIETY RE
NEWAL RETREAT FOR LESBIANS, GAY
MEN AND BISEXUALS IN RECOVERY
FROM CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY. Sep
tember 14-16. An opportunity to explore personal
recovery renewal concerns will be provided in
this weekend retreat led by TomWeston. Schol
arships for two lesbian/bisexual women includ
ing air fare are available. Submit a letter of
interest and a statement of need to: Retreat
Division, Pride Institute, 14400 Martin Drive,
Eden PrairieMN 55344.
HARRY CONNICK, JR. Sat., Sept. 22. An
elegant evening under the stars. Chastain Park
Amphitheatre. Call 815-0007 for details.
INDIGO GIRLS. Fri., Sept. 28. From the Pub
to Chastain Park, the girls are really coming up
in the world. Give them a warm welcome on
their Atlanta return. Chastain Park Amphitheatre.
Call 815-0007 for details.
SPALDING GRAY: MONSTER IN A BOX.
Sunday, Sept. 30, 8pm. Writer, actor and per
former, Spalding Gray returns for a second year
performing a monologue about the dizziness
that comes from too much possibility and Gray ’ s
struggles to maintain a balance of horizontal
fame in the eyes of a world that thinks mainly in
the vertical. Hyatt Regency Ravinia; 394-3447
for reservations.
I AM YOUR SISTER: FORGING GLOBAL
CONNECTIONS ACROSS DIFFERENCES.
Oct. 5-8. Workshops and cultural events based
on celebrated poet/author Audre Lorde’s 13
books. Explore the realms of how we may use
our differences as a source of strength and power
to create ongoing strategies for change. Bos
ton. For info write P.O.Box 269, Astor Station,
Boston, MA 02123.
CREATING CHANGE-A GATHERING TO
SET THE POLITICAL AGENDA FOR THE
GAY ’90s. November 9-12. Workshop issues
will include sodomy law repeal, hate crimes
reporting, “outing,’’bisexuality and gay politics,
mainstream and direct action tactics, domestic
partnership and many more. Kate Clinton,
popular feminist humorist will add a lighter note
to this extremely important conference. Will be
held in Minneapolis; Call NGLTF at (202) 332
6483 for particulars.
|“What’s Cookin’ Doc?” is but one of almost a dozen cartoons by the talented Bob Clampett that will
I be aired at 8pm, Fri. Aug 17 at the Rich Aud. at the Woodruff Arts Center. Call 892-HIGH for info.
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up their heels!
Saturday
August 25 • 9 PM
Decade Dance Contest
categories for
Interpretive Dance...
♦ Hip Huggin 1 •
• Rear Rumping •
• Tango Tugging •
• Two Step Stomping •
• Booby Woogy Bop •
Five judges to be captured from the bar.
"Don’t leave during
intermission. You'll
miss our Hoola
Hoop Contest."
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