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August 29 - September 12
ined in the microcosism of three motels in the
American Southwest. GPTV, channel 8.
ALEXEI SAYLE’S STUFF. PremieresThurs..
Sep. 6 at 11pm. 12-part series. From wildlife to
waitresses, from Euclid to Ethel Merman, Sayle
is on his personal quest- for the reality of life in
thisGeorgiaPublicTelevisionexclusive. GPTV,
channel 8.
Women’s Festivals ■
RHYTHM FEST: WOMEN’S MUSIC, ART
& POLITICS. Aug. 30 - Sept. 3. A new ap
proach to women’s festivals, this group seems to
promise content as well as entertainment and
good times.The location sounds lovely with 700
acres to enjoy everything from camping and
hiking to moonlit hayrides and canoeing. For
more info call (919) 682-6374.
Upcoming
THE COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA DI
RECTED BY FRANK FOSTER. Sep. 7,8:00
pm. The big band sound that moved the feet of a
generation provides music that knows no time
dimension. A blessed change from amplified
guitars and singers who look like they combed
their hair with a weed eater. Variety Playhouse,
1099 Euclid Ave. 249-6400.
SHORT MOUNTAIN SANCTUARY
WOMEN’S WEEKEND. Sep. 7-9. Come camp
and relax in wooded splendor. Short Mountain
really lets you get away from everything. $10
per day includes food and fun. For more infor
mation write: Short Mt. Sanctuary, Rtl 1, Box
84A, Liberty, Tenn 37095.
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.
BROADWAY BOUND. Sep. 14-October 13.
The third play by Neil Simon in his acclaimed
autobiographical trilogy which includes Brighton
Beach Memoirs and Biloxi Blues. In Simon’s
view, this is his best play and the one he would
most like to be for. At Neighborhood Playhouse,
430 W. Trinity PL, Decatur. Call 373-5311.
FEMINIST ASTROLOGICAL SYMBOLS
IN YOUR CHART WORKSHOP. Sat., Sep.
15 from 9am-12pm. Mary Bailey-Rule provides
the keys for women who are interested in un
locking the matriarchial mysteries of their star
charts. With Partners in Health; call 881-6300.
POLITICAL SKILLS WORKSHOP. Mon.
Sep. 17, 7pm. Leam more about how you can
have an impact on this fall’s elections. Spon
sored by the Human Rights Campaign Fund.
Tentatively set for the Decatur Holiday Inn. Call
373-6330 to volunteer of for info.
CONNECTIONS BETWEEN CHILDHOOD
ABUSE, ADDICTION & AIDS. Fri., Sep 21,
9am-4pm. This workshop is designed for mental
health care providers and offers continuing
education credits as well as information on how
to better serve clients in these three areas of
special needs. At Sheraton Century Center; call
Jim Sacco, 727-2929 for more info.
FALL EQUINOX CELEBRATION FOR
WOMEN. Sat., Sep. 22 at 7:30 pm. A discus
sion of the astrological and metaphysical signifi
cance of this day which holds a special place in
many ancient cultures. Followed by a guided
meditation and social hour. Reservations appre
ciated. At Chrysalis Women’s Center; call 881
6300.
HARRY CONNICK, JR. Sat., Sept. 22. An
elegant evening under the stars. Chastain Park
Amphitheatre. Call 815-0007 for details.
FALL MEDITATION CLASSES. Starting
Mon., Sep. 24 (pm) or Sat., Sep. 29 (am). Mary
Bailey-Rule brings her 20 years of teaching
experience to classes which include basic re
laxation techniques, focusing and concentration
exercises, and creative visualization. Leam
balance in a world where being self-centered is
a good beginning. With Partners in Health; call
881-6300, ext. 62.
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.
MUSIC VIDEO REGIONAL RETROSPEC
TIVE. Fri., Sep. 28 at 8pm and 10pm. $4/$6
(members & students/non-members). A look at
some of the people, places and themes that have
figured prominently in regional music and music
videos over the past decade. Includes many
familiar faces to the Atlanta music scene. IM
AGE Film and Video Center, 75 Bennett NW,
Suite M-l. Call 3524225.
YE OLDE ENGLISH FESTIVAL. Sep. 28
30. A fun fundraiser provides a time machine
return to days of yore. St. Bartholomew’s Epis
copal Church, 1790 La Vista NE. For informa
tion, call 634-3336.
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 A CROSS 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.
SECOND NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
LESBIAN AND GAY LEGAL ISSUES. Oct.
5-Oct. 8. Lesbian and gay rights in the legal
arena are the subject of this conference that
covers everything from public accommodations
to health care to sodomy legislation. Lavender
Law affects us all. At Radisson Hotel Atlanta;
call Abby Rubenfeld at (615) 269-6778 or Jeff
Peters at (904) 656-2024 for registration info.
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.
Verdi’s “Rigoletto” will be performed by The Atlanta Opera this weekend. William Fred Seoul
conducts and supertitles in English make the whole thing more easily understood by mere mortals. |
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