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• Fresh Produce • Groceries
• Breads • Pastries
• Natural Foods • Beer
• Wine and MORE
in a friendly neighborhood store
Picnic • Party Supplies
FULL SERVICE DELI
(Take-out Only)
1248 Virginia Ave. N.E. Open Daily 10-9
Off BriarcliffRd. SUNDAYS 10-6
Call Ahead for Faster Service
Only: 3 hours from Nashville
2 hours from Atlanta
3 hours from Birmingham
2’/? hours from Knoxville
47; hours from Asheville
Festival Includes: music, comedy, theater,
dance, crafts, sports, raffles, concessions,
workshops, camping, food (vegetarian or meat),
swimming, square dancing, films, videos, political
tent, speakers Women-only space. Women of Col
or tent, Environmental Awareness Tent, over-40’s
space, on-site General Store, Hipsway Cafe, Dis
abled Resources All concerts interpreted for the
hearing impaired, showers and portable toilets pro
vided IMPROVED SHOWER SYSTEM! No dogs
permitted, except seemg-eye or hearing-impaired
(must be registered). Gates open 12 noon Thurs
day; festival ends Monday at 3 p.m
TICKETS: 5-DAY: Thurs-Mon; 4-DAY: Fn-Mon;
3-DAY: Sat-Mon
CABIN: only 125 spaces available, so reserve early
Rooms 12-20 women with bunks.
RV’s: Plenty of space but no hookups RV ticket
includes admission for one; others can purchase
camping tickets.
CHILDREN: 3-8 yrs. old $35; 9-16 yr. old women
$50. All children must be pre-registered for
childcare by August 1st 1991. No overnight
childcare; "potty-trained" only; boys 8 and under
welcome.
PAYMENT: Money Order, certified check or cash;
persqnal checks accepted until July 30. For over
night express mail, use U.S. Postal Service For
tickets along with brochure and map to
festival send self addressed, legal size,
stamped envelope to RHYTHM FEST, PO. BOX
807, DURHAM, NC 27702-0807.
INFO: (919) 683-1871; Fax (919) 682-5601
FOR CRAFTS INFO: (919) 687-4203
WORKSHOPS: Send description of workshop if
you wish it listed
OPEN MIC: Sign up at the Fest; some day stage
slots available for theater and dance. Send tapes
early.
RuPaul, the ruler of New York’s all-night
scene, returns to his old stomping grounds on
Sat. April 27 with an appearance at Velvet.
Photo by SIN-DEE
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Benefits
A Cooperative of Workers Production Company Presentation
Come join us for a fun and exciting
Labor Day Weekend
Aug. 29 - Sept. 2 1991
Atop Lookout Mountain in Georgia
overlooking Tennessee and Alabama!
700 acres of beautiful private land with
lakes, hiking trails, cabins, lots of flat land
for camping, moonlit hayrides, canoe
ing. and much, much morel
Direct Action
Events
OLD WIVES’ TALES. Thru May 4. An exhibit
that disproves 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.
“ROUGE, JAUNE AND BLEU.” Thru May 11.
Industrial collages, oils, acrylics and photos make
this an eclectic show indeed. BumNoff Gallery,
Piedmont at Monroe. 875-3475.
900 YEARS OF AFRICAN ART &
THOUGHT. Thru June 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 Mu
seum. 892-3600.
VITAL SIGNS. May 5 - June 8. Mixed media
from artists around the country who have been
inspired or nurtured by Atlanta. Assorted works
from photography to sculpture from over 85 art
ists review the accomplishments of the Atlanta art
scene over the last 20 years. New Nexus Gallery.
535 Means St. near Ga. Tech. 688-1970.
PHYSICIANS FOR A NATIONAL HEALTH
PROGRAM, CHAPTER MEETING. Sat. May
4,10am. Discussions and information about health
insurance options. Morehouse School of Med.,
Rm. 203, 720 Westview Dr., SW.
LEGAL AWARDS BANQUET. Sal. May 4,
7pm. The group. Legislate Equality for Gays and
Lesbians, holds a dinner to award excellent work
and accomplishments. Rep. John Lewis is the
main honoree. Dress is semi-formal, cash bar. At
the Lanier Plaza Hotel. Call 2867476 for info.
RODEO WEEKEND. Sat. May 4. Get along all
you little doggies to the Water works for fun, food,
country dancing, games and raffles. Brought to
you by the Southeast Gay Rodeo Association who
plan to produce the Southeast’s first Gay Rodeo in
1993. Atlanta Waterworks. 874-6556.
Film & Video
NATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN FILM
TOUR. Thru 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.” The Lefont Plaza The
atre. 1049 Ponce de Leon Ave. 873-1939.
IMAGE FILM FESTIVAL WINNERS. May
8-12. 15th annual showing of the best from 510
works from throughout U.S. and Canada. S4-S10.
75 Bennett St., NW Suite M-l. 352-4225. A com
plete listing will appear in our May 9 issue.
Music
RuPAUL. Sat. April 27. The Queen of Manhattan
returns to his old stompin’ grounds with his own
special brand of funk. Velvet. 89 Park Place near
the Ga. Pacific Bldg. 681-9936.
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BACHELOR AUCTION TO BENEFIT
NAPWA. Sun. Apr. 28, 10pm. 10 of Atlanta’s
most eligible bachelors are up for the highest
bidder. Armory, 836 Juniper, 881- 9280.
M. BUTTERFLY BENEFIT. Fri.May3.Open
ing night for this widely acclaimed Broadway
play will be a benefit for three AIDS outreach
organizations, followed by a post theatre party in
the Egyptian Ballroom. A Viennese Coffee House
atmosphere with fine food and chanteuse Denise
DiRenzo will entertain folks in the second benefit
of the evening. At the Fox Theatre. Call 256-5209
or 261-8329 for info.
LAKE CLAIRE TOUR OF FUNKY HOMES
AND GARDENS. Sun. May 5,12-6pm. Unique
lifestyles are presented for view from an Ameri
can Indian Sweat Lodge to roaming livestock in
Little Five Points/Decatur area. Proceeds support
Men’s Night Shelter at Clifton Presbyterian
Church. $7,377-0463.
QUEER NATION AT CRACKER BARREL.
Sat. May 5 at 11:30 am. Q.N. continues its series
of legal sit-ins at Cracker Barrel Restaurants in
metro Atlanta. Meet at Lindbergh MARTA at
10:45 of at McDonough location at 11:45. Call
286-2355 for info. Norcross Cracker Barrel. 6175
McDonough Dr. 636-3913.
NATIONALLESBIAN CONFERENCE. April
24-28,1991.3000 lesbians from all overrighthere
in Atlanta. Lots of fun and educational activities
available for a low day-pass price. See related
events in this calendar or call 373-0000 for more
information.
AIDS 101 WEEKEND. April 27-28. Up-to-date
information aboutmany facets of AIDS. General
admiss: $30, Student/Senior: $15, scholarships
available. Ga. Mental Health Inst., 1256 Briarcliff
Rd., for info call Education Dept. 872-0600.
INMAN PARK TOUR OF HOMES. April 27
28.Tum-of-the-century houses, food, dancing in
the streets, crafts & flea markets combine in
Atlanta’s biggest block party. 242-4895.
L.A.M.P. SPRING PLANTING. Sun, April28.1
pm. Time for the annual planting of the flowering
beds in the John Howell Park in Virginia High
lands. Bring a snack, something to drink and your
gardening tools. John Howell Memorial Park in
Va-Hi. 8924561 for info.
NLC Related Events
DAY TRIPS WITH WOODSWOMEN. Tues.
April 23. Trip to Stone Mountain with picnic,
hiking and boating. Mon. April 29. Trip to Red
Top Mountain, easy hiking with bird watching in
the lovely Cumberland Mts. See Woodswomen
Booth at NLC for more details. 373-0000.
MARKET PLACE OPENING AND ART
SALE. Wed. April 24, 24pm. 150 women artists
display their pretties and practical in the Radisson
Hotel Hall of Nations. Most of the work will
continue to be on display throughout the confer
ence. Women only. Day pass required. Call 373
0000 for more information.
HOME GIRLS PARTY.Thurs. April 25.9 pm.
A party for lesbians of color & their friends. 2069
The Page. 2069 Cheshire Bridege Rd. 728-9045.
ROBIN TYLER IN CONCERT. Thurs. April
25, 8:30pm. Funny feminist, organizer of the
Southern Women’s Music Festival, and traveling
lesbian commentator shares a unique outlook on
the world picture. The Otherside. 1924 Piedmont
Ave. $10. 875-5238.
JURIED ART SHOW - OPENING RECEP
TION. Thurs. April 25, 3-6pm. Meet the artists
and see a powerful exhibit featuring lesbians from
across the country. Stained glass, textiles, wood,
paintings, and more. Women only. Art show will
continue to be displayed until April 28, 2pm.
Many works for sale. Hall of Nations, Radisson
Hotel, Courtland & International Blvd. 373-0000.
DARE TO BE BARE. Fri. April 26. 6 pm. A
welcome to Atlanta cocktail party with FREE
admission and buffet. Deana’s One Mo Time.
1890 Cheshire Bridege Rd. 874-0980.
DANCE ‘TIL DAWN. Fri. April 26.9pm. Non
stop music with Kentucky-based dance/rock band,
Yer Girlfiend and D.J. At the door, $5-6. NLC
attendees, $3-4. Radisson Hotel Ballroom,
Courtland &Intemational Blvd. 373-0000.
COME CELEBRATE WOMEN IN SONG.
Sat. April 27. 7pm and 9pm. Sweet harmonies
blend in an evening of special songs from the
Atlanta Feminist Women’s Chorus. Local fave’s
Joyce and Jacque will join the chorus. Southside
High, 801 Glenwood Ave. AFWC at 294-8983.
Tickets at Atlantis Connection, Back Alley Video,
Charis, Boy Next Door & Gallus Restaurant.
CONFERENCE WEEKEND EXTRAVA
GANZA. Sat. April 27, 7:30 pm. A festival of
entertainment with all the conforts of home: Teresa
Trull, Lea Delaria, Washington Sisters with
Melanie Monsur, Sue Fink, Alix Dobkin, Karen
Williams, the Two-Spirited Thunder People (Na
tive American dance troupe) and Atlanta’s own
Tammy Why-Not. Atlanta Civic Center, 395 Pied
mont Ave., NE, $13 at the door. 373-0000.
Spirituality
FEMINIST SPIRITUALITY - ASKING THE
QUESTIONS. Thurs. May 2. 7:30 pm. Connie
Tuttle, M. Div. leads a discussion for women who
struggle to stay in their religious traditions and
those who have chosen the difficult path of leav
ing. Charis Books. 419 Moreland Ave. 524-0304.