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IRENA KLEPFISZ READS. Wed. Apr. 24,
8pm. Poet and social activist, author of “A Few
Words from the Mother Tongue,” presents spe
cial selections from her own works. Room 205,
White Hall Emory U. 727-6216.
ROBIN TYLER. Thurs. Apr. 25, 8:30pm. The
multi-talented Ms. Tyler does an evening of
comedy at The Otherside, 1924 Piedmont Avenue.
Tickets are $10 at the door.
Film & Video
ETHNIC NOTIONS & TONGUES UNTIED.
Thurs. Apr. 11, 6pm. A double bill from the
remarkable filmmaker Marlon Riggs whose im
ages will stay with you long after the lights come
back on. Tongues Untied, a rich montague of the
Black gay male experience, will also be shown
April 12, at 2pm; Riggs will speak after the Fri.
screening. Room 103, White Hall, Emory U.Call
77-7446 for info.
TONGUES UNTIED. Sat. Apr. 12, 8pm. This
ground breaking video juxtaposes the joys and
pleasures of being a gay, black man against the
ugliness of racism and homohobia. M ar Ion Riggs
makes a personal appearance along with his
highly personal portrait about black, male, gay
identity. High Museum, Hill Aud. 352-4225.
METROPOLIS. Fri. Apr. 19,7:30pm. Aninter-
esting look into the future where life has become
perhaps a bit too mechanical. This fine silent film
deserves to be seen on the big screen. Bldg. 77,
Piedmont Hospital complex. Call 231 -1258.
NATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN FILM
TOUR. Fri. April 19-May 2. The Atlanta Gay
Center will host the film tour to be featured at the
Plaza Theatre. A fine opportunity to view over
30 selections from the ’89-’90 NYC Festival.
Gosh, Miss Scarlett, its nearly as exciting as the
premiere of “Gone with the Wind.” See story this
issue. The Lefont Plaza Theatre,1049 Ponce de
Leon Ave. 873-1939.
Fundraisers wm—mmm
MR. UNIVERSE BENEFITS OPEN HAND.
Sun. Apr. 14, 5pm. Jim Grimsley’s award win
ning play is hosted by Charlie Brown who will no
doubt go crazy over the title character. At 7
Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave. 523-7647.
MUSiC
ATLANTA SYMPHONY WITH GIL
SHAHAM, VIOLINIST. Thurs. Apr 11-13.
8pm. Haunting strains of Tchaikovsky’s Violin
Concerto and Composer-in-Residence, Stephen
Paulus’s Concerto for Orchestra will be per
formed by the ASO for the first time. Music for
your gypsy heart. At Symphony Hall, 892-2414
for tickets.
THE ROCHES. Fri. Apr. 12-13. Harmony and
hilarity make for the best listening and laughing
around. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave.
524-7354.
CRIS WILLIAMSON. Sat., Apr. 13, 8pm. I
have fantasies of being this woman’s keyboard.
Music to fall in love by. Old favorites and new
ones that will surely become standards. Center
Stage, 1374 W P’tree, 873-2500.
HEARTSONG. Sun. Apr. 14, 7pm. Based in
S eattle Washing ton, this g ay contemporary men ’ s
quartet will present an evening of healing music
for the spirit. A joyful noise. At All Saints MCC,
575 Boulevard SE. 622-1154.
Spirituality wmmmmmmmm
AIDS HEALING SERVICE. Sun. Apr. 14,4pm.
A source of comfort and strength in this time of
need. St. Luke’s, 435 P’tree 642-3183.
mexican madness party
the Tower way!
• Tacos, Nachos •
• Cactus Juice Shooters •
• Mexican Beer*
• Margaritas •
Prize for Best
Mexican Get Up
Fiesta-tivities
begin at 8
Marlon Riggs’ acclaimed video Tongues
Untied plays atHigh Museum, Hill Aud. April
12. Riggs will be there too. 352-4225.
mmi
OLD WIVES’ TALES. Thru May 4. An exhibit
thatdisproves the old theorem that “women must
choose between art and family.” Multi-medium
works by 15 mothers from many cultures. TULA,
75 Bennett St. 351-3551. ■
THE CARTOON SHOW. Fri. Apr. 19, 7pm-
lam & Sat. Apr. 20, lpm-5pm. More than 40
cartoonists and comic book illustrators (includ
ing S. V.’s Charles Haver) show their work at 800
East Gallery, 800 East Avenue. 522-8265. And
it's free!
ROUGE, JAUNE AND BLEU. Thru May 11.
Industrial collages, oils, acrylics and photos make
this an eclectic show indeed. BurnNoff Gallery,
Piedmont at Monroe, 875-3475.
900 YEARS OF AFRICAN ART &
THOUGHT. Tues. Apr. 23-Jun. 16. More than
100 works trace the art history of the Yoruba
people of Nigeria and Benin in West Africa from
the 12th century to the present. Ancient bronzes,
carved ivory, spectacular masks, costumes and
much more to see and marvel over. At the High
Museum. 892-3600.
Direct Action mm—mmm
QUEER NATION AT CRACKER BARREL.
Sun. Apr 21. Q.N. continues its series of legal sit-
ins at Cracker Barrel Restaurants in metro At
lanta. Meet at Lindbergh MARTA at 1 lam or at
the Morrow location (1458 Southlake Plaza Dr.—
off 1-75 at Southlake Mall) at 11:45. Call 286
2355 for info.
CHARIS°books&more
419Moreland Avenue NE
Atlanta,Ga.30307 524-0304
presents
Events
CAROL BELL & LIZ CARRIER. Thurs. Apr.
11, 7:30pm. Two well tuned talents blend in
country harmonies and derivations. At Charis
Books, 419 Moreland Ave., 524-0304.
WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE. Mon.
Apr. 15, 6:30-8:45pm. Drs. James Braude and
Kimball Johnson present informatiopn on medical
care and health management for those with new
HIV+diagnoses. Academy ofMedicine, W. P’tree
& 6th Streets. 872-0600.
ALICE WALKER. Wed. Apr. 17, 7:30pm.
Reading from and signing her new book of po
etry “Her Blue Body Everything We Know:
Earthling Poems 1965-1990 Complete” will be
the old soul herself. At Charis Books, 419
Moreland Ave., 524-0304.
DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINTOP.
Thurs. Apr. 18,7:30pm. Melissa Walker, author
of this new book which chronicles “Black
Women’s Novels in the Wake of the Civil Rights
Movement, 1966-1989,” will discuss both well
known and lesser known novels, esp. Temple of
My Familiar. Alice Walker video may be viewed.
At Charis Books, 419 Moreland Ave., 524-0304.
BUILDING A JUST PEACE. Sat. Apr. 20,
10am-5pm. A day of listening and talking about
what to do and how to do it to establish a lasting
peace. Bring a sandwich or plan to get lunch at
a nearby restaurant. At First Iconium Baptist
Church, 524 Moreland, Ave. Call 377-6516.
HOW TO AVOID BOREDOM. April 22,
7:30pm. The Women of Wisdom's monthly
program focuses on coping with routine and
putting more excitement in your life. Explore
how to entertain yourself and satisfy your own
needs. Presented by Margaret Nicholes. $2.
Chrysalis Woman’s Center. 723-1112.
‘butchfemlezziedykefag’ BY LEA DELARIA.
Apr. 23, 7pm. 4th Tuesday’s monthly dinner
meeting takes off in a whole new direction with
the antics of Lea delirium. This program will be
entirely different from her Civic Center perfor
mance so enjoy her in an intimate setting. Bring
money. Sometimes she sells kisses. Castlegate
Hotel, Howell Mill & 1-75, 6624353.
reading from and signing copies of her new book,
HER BLUE BODY EVERYTHING WE KNOW:
EARTHLING POEMS 1965-1990 COMPLETE
Doors open at 7 pm, program begins at 7:30 pm
Space is limited. The reading will be video taped and shown as part
of the regular Thursday night program at 7:30 pm on April 18.
Violinist Gil Shaham performs with the At
lanta Symphony April 11-13, withTchaikovsky
the bill.
and Composer-in-Residence Paulus on
892-2414 for tickets.
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