CHRISTOPHER CANE
| 11.19.2008
GRAVY TRAIN
Hop onboard for what has become a gay Atlanta holiday tradition. DJs across the city offer up a dish of dance casserole for Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, Nov. 26.
The 5th annual ‘Petrus’ Party by C2 Productions brings back smash DJ Manny Lehman for the night's signature bash. 10 p.m. at Opera, 1150B Peachtree St. www.C2productions.biz.
And don't miss DJ Rick Walsh serving it up for the always-packed house at Heretic, 10 p.m. at 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road, 404-325-3061, www.hereticatlanta.com.
Finally, what would a party night be without an afterhours set featuring DJ Martin Fry at the Bodyshop? 2 a.m. at 2675 Johnson Road NE. 404-636-1233, www.bodyshopatlanta.com.
Check your favorite place to see what they're up to on this night infamous for gay men partying.
PROVOCA-TOUR
With as much or more vigor than her alleged pro baseball loverboy, Madonna backs her ‘Hard Candy’ album on the Atlanta leg of her aptly named ‘Sticky & Sweet’ Tour. Monday, Nov. 24, 8 p.m. at Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive. 404-878-3000, www.philipsarena.com.
REMEMBERING LOSS
Stay humble and support others at the annual gathering at the Georgia capitol to remember the lives of transgendered people who died from hate crimes at the 2008 Transgender Day of Remembrance. Thursday Nov. 20, 8 p.m. at the Georgia State Capitol, 206 Washington St. 678-591-3481, www.atlantagender.org/remembrance.html.
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DRINK IT UP
‘Milk’ explores the private aspects of public figure Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in the United States. With an all-star cast including Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, James Franco and Josh Brolin, this is sure to be a movie that gay fans can’t quit. Opens early in Atlanta on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Check theater listings for showtimes.
11.20 FINER DINERS: The brains behind One Midtown Kitchen, Two Urban Licks and Trois, meet with the Atlanta Executive Network. 7 p.m. at Trois, 1180 Peachtree St. 404-815-3337, www.trois3.com, www.aen.org.
11.20 GAY LABORERS: The inaugural meeting of Out & Equal provides employee support for equality in the workplace. 7 p.m. at Twelve Hotel, 361 17th St. RSVP to chuck@giftglobally.com, www.outandequal.org.
Photo courtesy Pitbull Studios/Tiger Tyson Productions'
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11.21 & 11.23 DA BOMB: The drama in the final hours leading up to the first atomic bomb test is now a modern opera, Doctor Atomic. Friday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. 404-733-4900, www.atlantasymphony.org.
11.22 PROWLING CHESHIRE BRIDGE: Blatino porn star Tiger Tyson tops off the release of his new flick, 'Take ‘em Down 3' with an appearance and signing at Southern Nights video store. 7-11 p.m. at Southern Nights, 2205 Cheshire Bridge Road, 404-728-0701.
11.22- 11.23 GAY ‘RITE OF PASSAGE’: Amy Ray plays solo on Saturday and signs copies of her new album on Sunday. Saturday at 8:30 p.m. at Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. 404-524-7354. Sunday at 1 p.m. at Borders Buckhead, 3637 Peachtree Road. 404-237-0707, www.borders.com.
11.25 COMIC RELIEF: Alyssa Barnett hosts comedy night at Eddie’s Attic. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m. at 515 B North McDonough St. 404-377-4976, www.eddiesattic.com.
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