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October 10 - October 24
Sports
SOUTHEAST WOMEN’S RUGBY. Practice
Come scrum with us.
ATLANTA TEAM TENNIS ASSO-
CELEBRATING GAY SPIRIT VISIONS.
Fri., Nov. 24. A convocation of gay men to
explore and create their spiritual destiny on an
awakening planet. For brochure, write to
Conference, 16 S tuyvesant Rd., Biltmore Forest,
NC 28803, or call (704) 274-5671.
TOUCHTONES. Sun., Nov. 4 at 6 pm. A
bedazzeiing benefit for Childkind which offers
support for children with AIDS. Jerry Farber
with appear as a special celebrity emcee along
with local chanteuse Liz Spraggins. Also on the
uy o il( ion in his acclaimed
autobiographical trilogy whichincludes Brighton
most'like to beremembered for. At Neighborhood
Playhouse, 430 W. Trinity PL, Decatur. Call
THE ORANGE EARTH. Thru Oct. 14. This
question: What pride apartheid? Seven Stages
Seven Stages, ! 105 Euclid Ave. Call 523-7647
for information.
STEAMBATH. Thru Oct. 27. This unusual
3300 Peachtree Rd. Info at 246-0819.
POLL WATCH PARTY. Tues., Nov. 6 at 7
to help figure out what it all means. Drinks will
be handy to toast the winners, and drown the
sorrows if Helms wins again, At the Otherside,
1924 Piedmont Rd. For info call Cathy Woolard
373-6330.
AGATHERINGTO
- AGENDAFOR 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,
Recommended for adults as things quickly get
hot and s teamy in this Bruce Jay Friedman piece.
Presented by the Theatrical Outlet, 1012
Peachtree St., Midtown. 872-0665.
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Thru
November 10, 7:30pm. Atlanta Shakespeare
Company extends this well received classic
comedy from the bard. Atlanta Shakespeare
Tavem, 499 Peachtre Street. 874-9219.
EASTERN STANDARD. Thru Nov. 17. A
frothy romantic comedy set against high rise
perplexities. It is a sign of the times that bag
ladies are playing such important roles in today’s
theatre. Horizon Theater, on the comer of Euclid
and Austin Aves. in Little 5 Points. For
reservations, 584-7450.
FUNNY THAT WAY. Sat. Oct. 13. at The
Court Bar and Grill, 114 E. Trinity in Decatur.
Atlanta's comedy improv group continues its
very funny antics. Don’t miss ’em. 3734573 for
info.
ELEEMOSYNARY. Wed., Oct. 17-Nov. 18.
The title means “charitable,” which is probably
necessary when three generations of mothers
and daughters live in the same house. Theater in
the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. For
tickets, 422-8369.
TIM MILLER: SEX/LOVE/STORIES.
Thurs., Oct. 18-20, 8 pm. An epic chronicling a
young gay kid’s journey through homo-sex to
healthy outrage is the subject for this evening
length manic and pushy performance work. At
Seven Stages in Little 5 Points. For info, call
SAME at 584-2104.
YELLOW CAKE AND OTHER JUST
DESSERTS. Thurs., Oct. 25-28 at 8:30 pm. A
com ic presentation of a bakers ’ cake conspiracy
is sweet, light and delicious. At Actor’s Express,
280 Elizabeth St. For info and reservations, call
688-1970.
to this extremely important conference. Will be
held in Minneapolis; Call NGLTF at (202) 332
6483 for particulars.
Eastern Standard plays thru Nov. 17. at
Horizon Theater. Gay/straight/AIDS/’80s
| comedy drama with a quirky bag lady thrown
in. Funny, timely and smart. Don’t miss it.
RESEARCH: FREE AND CHEAP WAYS
TO GET INFORMATION FAST. Wed ., Nov
13, 7:30-10. Come on down and enjoy this
Television «
MASTERPIECE THEATER: THE
GINGER TREE. Beginning Sun., Oct. Mat 10
pm. on channel 8. The life and loves of a young
Scots woman in Manchuria and Japan explores
cultural clashes as East meets West before the
outbreak of WWII.
THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE:
RICHARD M. NIXON. Premieres Mon., Oct.
15 at 8 pm. on channel 8. A serio us attempt to put
Nixon’s life and career in the context of history
traces his career from oblivion to exhile.
FRONTLINE: WHEN COPS GO BAD. Airs
Tues., Oct. 16 at 10 pm, on Channel 8, GPTV.
Corruption on the front lines of the drug war is
investigated as dealing becomes more lucrative
than moonlighting.
TEN FROM YOUR SHOW OF SHOWS.
Fri., Oct.l9at9:30pm. on channel 8. Acollection
of classic sketches from early 50’s t.v. displays
the comic genius of Sid Ceasar, Imogene Coca,
Carl Reiner, Louis Nyc, and an unknown Mel
Brooks.
an informal setting. Networking on the side will
be an additional benefit. At the Ponce deLeon
branch of the Atlanta Public Library, 980 Ponce
deLeon.
CHALLENGING RACISM AND
BIGOTRY: THE AGENDA FOR
DEMOCRACY INTHE90’S. Nov. 16,17and
18. Human rights advocates from across the
Southeast come together to learn, plan, and
strategize together to promote constructive, non
supremacist movement. For more information,
call the Center for Democratic Renewal at 221
0025.
SACRED SEX SEMINAR. Nov 17 and 18.
gym class. A spectacular approach to safe sex
can be fun. For men only. For brochure and
information, call 659-5175.
THE 3RD ANNUAL MARQUIS D.
Fri.
African-American Lesbian Gay Alliance is one
of the most important events of the year for the
city’s black gay and lesbian community. “A
Vision of Love” is this year’s theme as keynote
Upcoming
COSTUME DANCE. Sat. Oct. 27, 8pm-
midnight at the E Congregation, 470 Candler
Park Dr. A chem-free celebration, dance and
costume contest that’s a fundraiser for the
National Lesbian Conference sponsored by
ALACC and ALFA. Tickets at Charis and the
NLC office. Call 627-5619 (voice or TTY) for
info. 57 in advance; $10 at the door.
NATIONAL LESBIAN CONFERENCE.
Apr. 24-28, 1991. 5000 lesbians from all over
right here in Atlanta. The conference needs
Write NLC, PQ Box 1999, Decatur, G A. 30031,
or call (404) 373-0000 for info.
Internationally Acclaimed Performance Artist
Tim Miller
In
SEX/LOVE/STORIES
Plus Jim Chappeleaux and Jim Grimsley
Thursday thru Saturday
October 18-20 — 8:00 pm
Seven Stages Performing Arts Center
1105 Euclid Ave., N.E., Atlanta
Tickets $10 in advance - $12 at door
Advance tickets available at:
Charis Books &. More in Little Five Points
Proceeds benefit the Against the Tide exhibit
Reservations & Info — 584-2104
Presented by Nexus, SAME, Seven Stages &
The Tula Foundation
The Homoerotic Image
in the Age of Censorship and AIDS
Part I.
Against the Tide — The Exhibition
October 19 — November 23, 1990
Part II.
Nexus Gallery
The Healey Building
57 Forsyth Street
Downtown Atlanta
Hoursrl 1:00 am — 5:00 pm
Monday — Friday
Opening Reception
Thursday, October 18, 1990
5:00 — 8:00 pm
(prior to the Tim Miller performance at Seven Scages)
Call 688-2500
for Nexus Gallery information
TULA
75 Bennett Street, N.W., Atlanta
(directions to gallery at main entrance)
Hoursrl 1:00 am — 5:00 pm
Tuesday — Saturday
(Till 8:00 pm during Gay and Lesbian Film Festival,
Nov. 9-10 & Nov. 17 & 18)
Opening Reception:
Friday, October 19,1990
5:00 — 8:00 pm
(prior to the Tim Miller performance at Seven Stages)
Call 351-3551 for TULA information
Educational Events
Saturday, October 20 at 2:00 pm: Curator/Artists Talk
Nexus Gallery at the Healey Building
Sunday, November 11 at 1:00 pm: Curator/Artists Talk
TULA
(prior to Gay/Lesbian Film Festival)
Sunday, November 17 at 1:00:
Panel Discussion of Censorship
Nexus Gallery at Healey Building
Chip Rowan, Lawyer
Christian Walker, Co-Curator of Against the Tide
Other Speakers TBA
Presented by Nexus, SAME & The Tula Foundation
▲GAINST THE TIDE