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Observe and Report
Wise counsel from my littlest advisers

America's BEARth Day
Atlanta Bear Fest takes over 4th of July weekend

July 2
Bears coming to town

July 3
"The Jumpoff" @ Club Rain

Gaycation (Part 1)
A room with a view

Hot Guy contest
Got hot? Prove it by submitting your picture to David for our annual 'Hot Guy' issue

July 4
4th of July Parties!

July 5
Sol Sunday pool party @ W Midtown

July 6
"Big Fat Wii Party" @ Mary's

'Blow' & Go
National dance party makes its ATL debut

July 7
LeBuzz Texas Hold’em night

Dynamic Duo
Edwins & Coleman bring cutting edge options to ATL nightlife

July 8
Brendan Velasquez @ Bazzaar

Seen @
Ansley Mall

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Heretic

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Bulldogs

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Burkhart’s Turnabout Showcase

BarTab

The Week
The week's hottest happenings

Hair-trigger
Why aren't there drugs for this?

Find your bitch!
I agree that immigration rights are more important than gay marriage. I have had all the men in America, I now want foreign booty.

| 7.11.2007        

COMPLETE NUTTER
Author Christopher Nutter brings in ‘The Way Out,’ his latest book about balancing real life with society's demands on gay men. It’s tough being this fabulous! Thursday, July 12, 8 p.m. at Outwrite Bookstore & Coffeehouse, 991 Piedmont Ave. 404-607-0082, www.outwritebooks.com

ACOSTED BEATS
When Miami’s George Acosta takes over the turntables, boys will dance. Saturday, July 14, 10 p.m. at WETbar, 960 Spring St. 404-745-9494, www.wetbaratlanta.com

NEW ART
Check out the opening of a gorgeous new exhibition from artists J.F. Baldwin, Deedra Ludwig, and newcomer Whitney Stansell. Friday, July 13 – Friday, Aug. 10, at TEW Galleries, 424 Peachtree Hills Ave., #24. 404-869-0511, tewgalleries.com

OUT FOR KIDS
Can’t wait 'til December for the annual Toy Party? Get a taste of the boys and girls at For the Kid in All of Us including founder Alex Wan, at Out About Atlanta, which leads up to the July 28 Backpack in the Park. Sunday, July 15, 4 p.m - 8 p.m. at Shout, 1197 Peachtree St. NE. www.forthekid.org

IN THE HAZE
The former home of the Palace, the massive gay dance club, reopens its doors as Haze@trademark, a dance venue for everyone who wants to shake their love. Get your groove on at the Grand Opening.  Saturday, July 14, 9 p.m. – 3 a.m. at Haze@trademark, 91 Broad St. 404-688-HAZE, www.clubtrademark.com

HOTDATES

07.14 HOUSE BEATS: Atlanta Cotillion debutante Rodney Hinote hosts a house party with DJ Jody Lirette benefiting his bid for queen of the ball. 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. at 917 Piedmont Ave. www.atlantacotillion.com

07.14 & 07.15 COUPLES GROWING: Gay couples come together to strengthen their relationships at 2 Days~2 Men~2 Grow. All weekend at Emory University. For registration information, check out 2days2men2grow.com

07.17 AUTHOR APPEARANCE:  Brian Leung serves up his book ‘Lost Men.’ 8 p.m. at Outwrite, 991 Piedmont Ave. 404-607-0082, www.outwritebooks.com

07.17 LIVE SOUNDS:  Someone you should know, Miss Edee takes up her guitar for Pickin’ & Grinnin, a live show with free lunch. 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. at Heretic, 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road. 404-325-3061, www.hereticatlanta.com