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At the beginning of every year, without question, many of us make new goals for the year. When it comes to the ones pertaining to our well being, let’s face it – we’re more

likely than not to forget them by the second week of the year.

That’s part of why we waited until the second week of 2013 to bring you this week’s main feature – Building a Better You. We’ve chosen four areas commonly chosen for improvement and offer tips on how to sensibly achieve goals in each of them.

We’re not the only ones building better versions of ourselves. After months of renovations, Jungle is celebrating the completion of its refurbished space with a massive new scheduled lineup and other notable changes.

How about your resolutions? We’d love to hear how they’re working out this year – especially if things aren’t working out (hint: you can always bitch about it).

As for my resolution, I’ll go ahead and tell: I want to bring you some exciting new issues of David Atlanta as I take over as Editor in Chief. I can’t wait for you to see what we have in store over the next few months.

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OPINION

Another year’s gone by and with it comes a bundle of New Year’s resolutions that each and every one of us is eager to start. What will it be this year?

A better, toner body? Paying off that credit card debt you’ve had for years? Or, maybe you simply want to be a “better” person? Or, even all of the above? Before you go and nonchalantly list the set of resolutions you want to accomplish this year, let’s take a look at what you re-solved to accomplish last year… Give it a minute… Don’t remember? Yeah, I thought so.

Consider what Oscar Wilde said:

Good resolutions are simply checks that men draw on a bank where they have no account.

Unfortunately, often times, making New Year’s reso-lutions is akin to making empty promises to oneself; someone who doesn’t have the resources or a strong mindset in completing the tasks to fulfill said resolu-tions. In listing a set of New Year’s resolutions, first mistake we tend to make is being unrealistic, like resolving to dunk a basketball when you are five feet and three inches tall. The second mistake is being too vague, such as resolving to “want to be organized the whole year.” Finally, the third mistake stems from wrong timing, such as resolving to start your exercise regimen “next week” instead of now.

When making New Year’s resolutions, one must ponder on the moment and time, and that is simply the “now.” Do not wait for next Monday to start your resolution of wanting to have a fitter body. Start going to the gym today! You paid for the membership already. Sure, you can resolve to become a “better”

person, but be specific. Create a subcategory of the set of actions that will make you a better person. Those could be:

a) I will put a smile on my face in adversity. b) I will call my parents and my sister at least three times a week. c) I will recognize my coworkers for a job well done.

And finally, to combat the mistake of making un-realistic resolutions, take a look at what’s at your disposal, or what your resources are. You may not be able to dunk a basketball because of your limited height, but you can resolve to increase your three-point, lay-up, or free throw percentages through enough practices. And for those queens who don’t know what basketball is for analogy’s sake, well, thousand apologies because my wits are at the end for you.

Instead of being unrealistic, be creative! Instead of being vague, be specific! Instead of timing it wrong, do it now!

In the end, I leave you with my own New Year’s resolutions…

1. Scoring at least 157 at my February LSAT test.2. Paying off my car loan debt. 3. Visiting my parents once a month and tell them

how much I love them.

Until then, happy New Year everyone.

I RESOLVE TO RESOLVE BETTERBy Sam Peng


OPINION

Another year’s gone by and with it comes a bundle of New Year’s resolutions that each and every one of us is eager to start. What will it be this year?

A better, toner body? Paying off that credit card debt you’ve had for years? Or, maybe you simply want to be a “better” person? Or, even all of the above? Before you go and nonchalantly list the set of resolutions you want to accomplish this year, let’s take a look at what you re-solved to accomplish last year… Give it a minute… Don’t remember? Yeah, I thought so.

Consider what Oscar Wilde said:

Good resolutions are simply checks that men draw on a bank where they have no account.

Unfortunately, often times, making New Year’s reso-lutions is akin to making empty promises to oneself; someone who doesn’t have the resources or a strong mindset in completing the tasks to fulfill said resolu-tions. In listing a set of New Year’s resolutions, first mistake we tend to make is being unrealistic, like resolving to dunk a basketball when you are five feet and three inches tall. The second mistake is being too vague, such as resolving to “want to be organized the whole year.” Finally, the third mistake stems from wrong timing, such as resolving to start your exercise regimen “next week” instead of now.

When making New Year’s resolutions, one must ponder on the moment and time, and that is simply the “now.” Do not wait for next Monday to start your resolution of wanting to have a fitter body. Start going to the gym today! You paid for the membership already. Sure, you can resolve to become a “better”

person, but be specific. Create a subcategory of the set of actions that will make you a better person. Those could be:

a) I will put a smile on my face in adversity. b) I will call my parents and my sister at least three times a week. c) I will recognize my coworkers for a job well done.

And finally, to combat the mistake of making un-realistic resolutions, take a look at what’s at your disposal, or what your resources are. You may not be able to dunk a basketball because of your limited height, but you can resolve to increase your three-point, lay-up, or free throw percentages through enough practices. And for those queens who don’t know what basketball is for analogy’s sake, well, thousand apologies because my wits are at the end for you.

Instead of being unrealistic, be creative! Instead of being vague, be specific! Instead of timing it wrong, do it now!

In the end, I leave you with my own New Year’s resolutions…

1. Scoring at least 157 at my February LSAT test.2. Paying off my car loan debt. 3. Visiting my parents once a month and tell them

how much I love them.

Until then, happy New Year everyone.

I RESOLVE TO RESOLVE BETTERBy Sam Peng

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It’s a tradition that seems as old as Earth itself: the annual late-December assessments of how we have all lived our lives for much of the preceding twelve

months. Each of us takes stock of what we did, what we didn’t do but feel we should have done, what worked, what didn’t. Depending on your individual criteria, such exercises can either be productive and useful, or they can be about as moot and rational as trying to piss onto the bull’s-eye center of a target in hurricane-force winds.

For gay folks, especially those who strive for nothing but the best in their lives, the concentrated year-end bacchanalias of Thanksgiving and Christmas—with all their obligatory food-laden cornucopias of office parties, très-gay soirées at friends’ homes, and family gather-ings—can present a monumental dilemma. How do we indulge in all of the tasty temptations of the holiday sea-son without it all going straight to our waistlines? Frankly, that can be a highly challenging dilemma for those of us with little to no willpower when it comes to delicious dishes and nummy noshes.

But fear not; there is hope. There are golden nuggets of wisdom you can apply to your life if you’ve already overdone the grub and are already living to regret it, or if you’re simply looking to head off the pounds at the pass.

Pace Yourself:As many people will tell you and you will probably agree with, it’s all well and good to be inspired when the calen-dar rolls over to January 1 and to want to make radical, rapid changes to your lifestyle. However, it’s important to not bite off more than you can chew, pardon the pun. After all, if you’ve spent much of the preceding year eating unwisely, chances are you’re not going to be in a properly-prepared mindset to make a quick turnaround. Try making a list of nutritional and dietary goals—small or large—that you would like to incorporate into your lifestyle. Make sure to break that list down into eas-ily manageable portions. Start with one or two smaller things per day for the first week of the new year, gradu-ally increasing the number and frequency of your goals once you’ve successfully mastered each one.

Go Green:You can make one of your small manageable goals be the slow incorporation of more greens into your diet. Yes, we realize that nibbling broccoli florets or munching on spinach à la Popeye isn’t exactly an appealing idea, but working leafy green veggies into your diet can be more exciting than that. Among the numerous nutritional and health perks of green vegetables (or most vegetables, for that matter) is the fact that they’re terrifically high in fiber, which in itself is a particularly beneficial component to shaving off the pounds.

Lighten Up:If your willpower during the holidays was less than you would desire and you helplessly gorged yourself on all the cookies, cakes and pies, casseroles, stuffing, ham, and other holiday meals that never seemed to abate, you may feel sluggish from all the heavy dishes and added pounds. The gluttonous appeal of large portions can be almost impossible to resist, even for some of us gay boys. As the gay fashion maven and Barneys New York ambassador-at-large Simon Doonan expounds in his delightfully droll new book Gay Men Don’t Get Fat (Blue Rider Press, 2012), much of the food we eat can either be considered “straight food” or “gay food.” Straight food, he posits, tends to be heavy, meaty, fatty, and fried, while gay food is lighter, fresher, and more aesthetic. That theory, in a nutshell, can be your gateway to a more fit and fabulous new you in the new year: go lighter on the rich, processed stuff and heavier on fresh foods.

One excellent source of information is Choose My Plate, a website maintained by the United States Department of Agriculture. Packed with reliable, expert advice about all aspects of good nutrition, it includes a complete Dieting section with lots of info to help you stay better informed, particularly under the Weight Management sub-section.

While it is hoped these few tips will inspire you to take a revitalized look at your eating habits, it is vitally important that you consult with your doctor or a certified nutritionist for more professional advice on modifying your diet and dropping the pounds. Here’s to a lighter, brighter new you in 2013!

ChangingYour

Eating HabitsBy Van Gower


I officially became one of the “cool kids” when I was 13. I stole a pack of my mom’s cigarettes and hung out in the woods just puffing away. I was caught

and grounded, and I refrained from smoking again until I was 17. Now at 32, smoking has become a habit that’s anything but cool.

For those of us who still smoke, quitting probably tops our resolution list every year. Five years ago I used to smoke all the time; now I very rarely have a cigarette unless I’m drinking. It’s that mental association that keeps me in the smoker category. No matter what kind of smoker you are, here are some tips that will hopefully help you kick the habit and find new ways to light up 2013.

Motivation/Commitment:In order for you to be successful, you truly

have to want to quit. Figure out why you want to quit and write it down. Place your reason(s) somewhere you’ll see it every day as a reminder. Also make sure you tell someone important in your life that you’re quitting—this helps build a much-needed support system. If at all possible, quit with someone close to you. You can provide support and motivation to each other during those moments of weakness.

Have a Plan:Figure out your triggers. In the begin-ning, stress and anxiety were big trig-gers for my cravings to smoke. I’ve since replaced smoking with exercise during those moments. Now my cravings are almost solely triggered by alcohol. You may have to refrain from drinking for a while, or at least socialize in smoke-free environ-ments. Mixx and Ten Atlanta are just two bars that can help you meet your social quota but avoid smoking temptations.

Build Healthy Habits:Exercise can help take the edge off

cravings, but it’s not the only method of coping. Find a hobby or an activity you’ve wanted to try for a while and substitute that for smoking. Work place cravings? Spend the 10-20 minutes a day you would on your smoke break learning how to say “hello” in French and Italian. Morning cravings? Sign up for Word of the Day emails from Dictionary.com and learn a new word daily.

Snack (Healthy):For many smokers the hand-to-mouth simulation is a hard obstacle to conquer. Carry candies, nuts or even small bite-sized pieces of fruit to help you in those moments. I initially carried Life Savers with me but switched to a bag of almonds when I would eat an entire bag in a day.

Reward Yourself:You are saving quite a bit of money by kicking the habit. Find a way to reward yourself when you hit mile-stones. Celebrating the strides you make will help you maintain your long-term goal of staying smoke-free. On the flip side, don’t beat yourself up too much if you slip. Examine the situation and make a plan to avoid or cope with those situations differently in the future.

Get Help:Quitting smoking is a daunting task and a monumental decision, so don’t be afraid to ask for help. For those trying to beat it alone and addicted to their gadgets, you can download the National Cancer Institute’s Quit Pal for free on your iPhone. For others, nicotine-replacement treatments might be the way to go. Talk to your doctor about what treatments may work for you. Some people say hypnotism helped, while others say acupuncture. The bottom line: if you are struggling (and truly want to quit), get help.

Doctors say that nicotine leaves your body after three days and while those three days can be the hardest, they’re only the beginning in the long road to quitting smoking. If you’re serious about quitting, just know I believe you in this year—as much as I believe in my-self to finally kick the habit for good in 2013. So if you see me out with a cigarette in hand, don’t hesitate to smack me upside my head because I also want to find new ways to light up 2013.

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The start of every new day signals an opportunity for us to wake up fresh and meet our objectives head-on. At the start of a new year, though, we’re

presented with a new challenge for long-term goals. Fitness often finds its way onto many of our lists year after year. Somehow, we always find some physical area that we’re unsatisfied with like our abs or pecs, and with all of the busy tasks of daily life piling on our To-Do List, fitness once again finds its way to our next New Year’s resolution list once again. Perhaps a reason we’re getting it wrong is that we’re just approaching it from the physi-cal standpoint. Shouldn’t our mindset serve as the origin of every choice and action that we ultimately make? Maybe we were missing one essential component in getting fitness right. I’ve asked for the help of community experts in providing us a mind, body, and soul approach in making sure we get it right this year!

Mind:“In gay culture, we are often bombarded with images of muscled, sculpted bodies—in advertising, movies, and bars,” says William Brown, MS, NCC, APC with Equality Counseling Center. “These images have set impossible standards for most of us, which can start to undercut our own self-esteem. For someone starting a fitness routine for the first time, as well the regular gym rat—the temptation to compare ourselves to those images or other guys at the gym can be overwhelming. In fact the fear of that comparison often keeps people from even getting into a gym. It is important to try to measure progress individually over time. The goal should be toward overall health and well-being—mind, body, and spirit.”

Brown continues, “Some of the danger in approaching fit-ness programs lies in motivation. Personal fitness is part of an overall healthy lifestyle. While goals and planning can be an important part of the process, it is helpful to think about these changes as developing new habits and permanent lifestyle improvements. Sometimes we start to believe, ‘If I just had the perfect body, everything else would fall in line. I’d find the perfect boyfriend, have the perfect relationship, the perfect life.’ Perfectionism is an impossible goal in every aspect of life, and if that is the motivation, we have set ourselves up for failure from the beginning.

“Motivations that seek to garner external validation can lead to damage to self-esteem or even obsessive behavior that inhibits true personal growth. In my work I often recommend that my clients add exercise and nutritional changes as part of recovery and maintaining mental health. Exercise impacts serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins which all play a part in mental wellness. Many antidepressant and anti-anxiety medications work on these same brain chemicals”.

Body:“Flexibility is an essential must when beginning fitness,” says Royal Holmes, a personal trainer. “The problem people usually run into when starting fitness is incorrect form, which leads to ineffective training. When they aren’t seeing the desired results, they get discouraged. If you can’t touch your toes without bending your knees, you’re going to run into difficul-ties in obtaining the proper form with other fitness regiments.

“If you want to get into a basic fitness without having to invest in equipment or a gym membership at first, you can start off with simple exercises utilizing natural body weights: basic simple calisthenics like push-ups, squats, lunges, and lots of jumping jacks. Stretching and a lot of calisthenics will help boost the effectiveness of any exercise routine you are attempting.

“Google everything. Most people quit because they’re not see-ing results and you have to educate them. The Internet is very informative these days. There are diagrams, demonstrative videos, and resources for plenty of opportune research into the fitness style best suited for you. Anytime you start something, don’t be afraid to ask questions.

“The purpose of a trainer is to make you effective with your training, to educate you. I have a client right now, and she just signed up for a year’s membership because she felt a surge of difference in working with a trainer that worked with her in developing her targeted areas. You don’t want to overwork your muscles. She felt that fulfilled sense of soreness; she felt more energetic. Fitness is for the benefit of health: it’s a com-mitment in turning healthy habits into a healthy lifestyle.”

Soul:It’s you. Are you that surprised? With every obstacle you’ve already faced in your life, you’ve overcome them victoriously. Inherently, you’ve decided that each situation will not result as the determining factor of your downfall. You’re above that. Only your own belief in your own capabilities is what limits what you can do and what you can’t. Fitness is just another step for you to conquer. You are the expert of your own life.

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Getting FitPhysically and

MentallyBy Sam Gabel


Recently, a study of more than 1,000 LGBT indi-viduals conducted by Prudential found that LGBT people are generally more financially healthy than

their straight counterparts. They’re more likely to be employed, often have more money in savings and are usually better at managing debt. This is all great news, especially considering that married gay couples can’t file joint tax returns, the Defense of Marriage Act is still a big road block to marriage in the first place and other factors keep people of all stripes from succeeding financially like unemployment, underemployment and student loan debt.

The Prudential survey also found that people in states that allow same-sex marriage feel more financially con-fident than the people surveyed who live in states that don’t allow it. Since Georgia is about as far as you can get from allowing same-sex marriage, that means the

fight for financial fitness here is an uphill battle. That’s not to say you can’t win it, though.

If your savings account is looking scrawny, your debt is through the roof and you don’t know a

401(k) from the A-OK Cafe, don’t worry. We’ll help you get financially fit. Here are some tips that can get you looking svelte—well, in terms of money, anyway. Becoming physically svelte is something for another day.

Strengthen Your Savings:Make it so that a part of your paychecks

automatically go into your savings ac-count if you are able to do so. In that case, it just happens without you

thinking about it and helps you build a nest egg or a cushion to

help with any sudden-onset big spending (car or home repairs, for example). If you can’t do that with your paychecks, try

to put aside whatever you can whenever you can. Every little bit helps. Also

look carefully at your statements: are you

charged fees for things like simply

maintaining an account? That can hurt, too, and could be a good reason to switch banks

or look into a credit union.

Watch Your Spending:Sure, you can do simple things like making coffee or lunch at home to save a little money. Those savings will add up over time, too. But to mind your spending even more, use apps like Mint (mint.com, also available for iPhone, iPad and Android devices) to visualize exactly where your money is going. Seeing it all spelled out or noting the immediate effects can be an eye-opener. It can also inspire healthier spending habits. That doesn’t necessarily mean never spending any money on yourself. It’s not a cardinal sin to ever spend money treating yourself, of course, but doing it in moderation is good.

Work for the Future:Another thing to try to start as soon as possible is a 401(k) account for your retirement. Yes, retirement. It may seem so far away that it is barely worth thinking about, but on the contrary: the sooner you start putting money into a 401(k), the more you’ll have once you eventually do hang up your hat. If your employer offers a 401(k), look into their plan. Sometimes they’ll even help you by matching whatever you contribute. But you can go it alone with a 401(k) too. Talk to the people at your bank or credit union because they can help point you in the right direction.

Beat Your Debt:Whenever you can, pay off more than just the minimum pay-ment on any outstanding debts. The more you pay, the shorter the road is to wiping out that particular debt. Then, once you’re done paying one thing off, do the same for every other one thing that needs paying. If you’re really deep in the debt pool, CredAbility (credability.org, three locations in the Atlanta area) is a nonprofit credit-counseling agency that can help you break the surface and kick debt in the face once and for all.

These four tips can help you on your way to financial fitness. Getting your money right can be a hard battle, especially if you have a lot of debts to settle or other money-related issues weighing heavily on you, but it will be well worth it in the end—and it’s very doable.

Being (or Becoming)

Financially Fit

By Emma Harger26 // davidatlanta.com

Recently, a study of more than 1,000 LGBT indi-viduals conducted by Prudential found that LGBT people are generally more financially healthy than

their straight counterparts. They’re more likely to be employed, often have more money in savings and are usually better at managing debt. This is all great news, especially considering that married gay couples can’t file joint tax returns, the Defense of Marriage Act is still a big road block to marriage in the first place and other factors keep people of all stripes from succeeding financially like unemployment, underemployment and student loan debt.

The Prudential survey also found that people in states that allow same-sex marriage feel more financially con-fident than the people surveyed who live in states that don’t allow it. Since Georgia is about as far as you can get from allowing same-sex marriage, that means the

fight for financial fitness here is an uphill battle. That’s not to say you can’t win it, though.

If your savings account is looking scrawny, your debt is through the roof and you don’t know a

401(k) from the A-OK Cafe, don’t worry. We’ll help you get financially fit. Here are some tips that can get you looking svelte—well, in terms of money, anyway. Becoming physically svelte is something for another day.

Strengthen Your Savings:Make it so that a part of your paychecks

automatically go into your savings ac-count if you are able to do so. In that case, it just happens without you

thinking about it and helps you build a nest egg or a cushion to

help with any sudden-onset big spending (car or home repairs, for example). If you can’t do that with your paychecks, try

to put aside whatever you can whenever you can. Every little bit helps. Also

look carefully at your statements: are you

charged fees for things like simply

maintaining an account? That can hurt, too, and could be a good reason to switch banks

or look into a credit union.

Watch Your Spending:Sure, you can do simple things like making coffee or lunch at home to save a little money. Those savings will add up over time, too. But to mind your spending even more, use apps like Mint (mint.com, also available for iPhone, iPad and Android devices) to visualize exactly where your money is going. Seeing it all spelled out or noting the immediate effects can be an eye-opener. It can also inspire healthier spending habits. That doesn’t necessarily mean never spending any money on yourself. It’s not a cardinal sin to ever spend money treating yourself, of course, but doing it in moderation is good.

Work for the Future:Another thing to try to start as soon as possible is a 401(k) account for your retirement. Yes, retirement. It may seem so far away that it is barely worth thinking about, but on the contrary: the sooner you start putting money into a 401(k), the more you’ll have once you eventually do hang up your hat. If your employer offers a 401(k), look into their plan. Sometimes they’ll even help you by matching whatever you contribute. But you can go it alone with a 401(k) too. Talk to the people at your bank or credit union because they can help point you in the right direction.

Beat Your Debt:Whenever you can, pay off more than just the minimum pay-ment on any outstanding debts. The more you pay, the shorter the road is to wiping out that particular debt. Then, once you’re done paying one thing off, do the same for every other one thing that needs paying. If you’re really deep in the debt pool, CredAbility (credability.org, three locations in the Atlanta area) is a nonprofit credit-counseling agency that can help you break the surface and kick debt in the face once and for all.

These four tips can help you on your way to financial fitness. Getting your money right can be a hard battle, especially if you have a lot of debts to settle or other money-related issues weighing heavily on you, but it will be well worth it in the end—and it’s very doable.

Being (or Becoming)

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W ell, there’s one American Idol winner who’s not supportive of the gays. Fantasia Barrino took to Instagram to lash out

at people who judge her while gay marriage and marijuana become legal in the country. Her publicist says that the controversial post is being taken out of context, citing her performance at various LGBT events. So basically, Fantasia hates the gays unless they’re paying her. Got it.

In other Idol winner-related news, Season 8 winner Kris Allen had some good and bad news on New Year’s Day. The bad first: he and his wife were involved in a head-on collision that totaled their car and left Kris with a broken arm. The good news: the couple are expecting their first child together. The adorable lit tle Idol winner makes a stop at Eddie’s Attic in Decatur on Jan. 20 as part of his (now ap-propriately named) Out Alive Tour.

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are expecting a baby, because the Kardashians will do just about anything to stay in the public eye.

A paparazzo following Justin Bieber on New Year’s Eve was struck and killed by an oncoming car. This is why it’s a good idea to avoid those fanatical Beliebers.

Just days before Oscar nomination voting closes, Jennifer Lawrence ’s cover story for Vanity Fair came out with a line where the Oscar frontrunner said that acting is “stupid” in comparison to other jobs. As much as we love JLaw’s candor, she may want to bite her tongue just a bit until she gets that statue in February.

On- and off-again couple Rihanna and Chris Brown have been spotted together multiple times over the past few weeks, including at a Lakers game for

Christmas. In related news, my guess for biggest continued coverage for a tabloid story in 2013 will be Rihanna’s descent into a Britney Blackout-era tailspin.

We may have loved Les Misérables, but not everyone agrees. That includes Adam Lambert , who took to Twitter to talk about how the “score suffered mas-sively with great actors PRETENDING to be singers.” As it turns out, one of the actors agrees. Russell Crowe, who’s taken the bulk of criticism for his role, tweeted to a fan “I don’t disagree with Adam.” We all agree about one thing – Crowe’s performance would almost definitely work better if it had been recorded in a studio. Or with someone else in the role.

It’s no secret that the only thing that separates Kathy Griffin and the gay men who love her is the lack of a dick. Still, she got close to an area many gay men want on New Year’s Eve when she at-tempted to give her CNN co-host Anderson Cooper a kiss…on the crotch. Cue a line of jealous gay boys all over the country.


Sleek. Stylish. Sexy.Those are some of the words that come to mind when looking at the newly renovated space at one of gay Atlanta’s biggest clubs. Club goers have seen the changes at Jungle over the past several months as the club has continued to bring in some of the hottest DJs and entertaining programming in the city.

Starting with a relocated entrance, the entire layout of Jungle feels drastically different than it did a year ago. The entire club is covered in black, with elements of gray and silver popping out in various areas. New bars popu-late the space. Smokers are now relegated to one side of

the club, away from the stage and dance floor. Multiple VIP spaces allow for groups to have their own space in the club. The former entrance and exit now serves as a new space, the Jungle Room, which will host many of the club’s new programming events.

Jungle is also going back to being an 18-and-up club. As they welcome back 18-20 year olds, though, they’re warning about attempts at underage drinking. “We abso-lutely, positively will not tolerate underage drinking,” says Richard Cherskov. “We have a very strict policy with IDs. You must have an ID to get in the door. If you’re 18-20, your hands will be marked, and we’re going to be very, very closely monitoring how people buy drinks and who they’re passing drinks to, that kind of thing.”

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Sleek. Stylish. Sexy.Those are some of the words that come to mind when looking at the newly renovated space at one of gay Atlanta’s biggest clubs. Club goers have seen the changes at Jungle over the past several months as the club has continued to bring in some of the hottest DJs and entertaining programming in the city.

Starting with a relocated entrance, the entire layout of Jungle feels drastically different than it did a year ago. The entire club is covered in black, with elements of gray and silver popping out in various areas. New bars popu-late the space. Smokers are now relegated to one side of

the club, away from the stage and dance floor. Multiple VIP spaces allow for groups to have their own space in the club. The former entrance and exit now serves as a new space, the Jungle Room, which will host many of the club’s new programming events.

Jungle is also going back to being an 18-and-up club. As they welcome back 18-20 year olds, though, they’re warning about attempts at underage drinking. “We abso-lutely, positively will not tolerate underage drinking,” says Richard Cherskov. “We have a very strict policy with IDs. You must have an ID to get in the door. If you’re 18-20, your hands will be marked, and we’re going to be very, very closely monitoring how people buy drinks and who they’re passing drinks to, that kind of thing.”

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As for the decision to relegate smokers to a single wall of the bar, Cherskov admits that it’s the middle ground between two competing ideas. “It was a compromise between saying ‘No smoking at all’ and making people go outside to smoke. We don’t have a patio here. I think it’s awkward to send people out to the front to smoke. We have an exhaust fan in the area [of the wall], and it made sense that, if we were going to have a smoking area, that it’s where it would be. Smokers can still have a drink at the bar, but it keeps the heavy smoke away from the rest of the club.”

Among the most drastic changes, though, is a full-service restaurant that will open later this month. Jungle starts opening at earlier hours throughout the week for dinner specials and a brunch buffet on Sundays to help cure those hangovers from weekend partying.

“We’re holding so many different types of events now, and we just think food is one of the next logical conclu-sions,” says Jungle owner Richard Cherskov. “As we’re doing these earlier events, people are going to be coming in around dinnertime. They can order an appetizer. We’ll have some nice entrees. They can have a bite to eat, they can have a drink, and participate in a sing-along with Ruby Redd.

“We’re looking to do more dinner theatre and cabaret-type shows, so we definitely needed the facilities to do that. And having a kitchen lets us open and sell liquor on Sundays, which keeps us open seven days [a week] and gives people a reason to come outside of dancing and drinks.”

Cherskov says that the menu will consist of standard bar staples, but with recipes that he hopes will make Jungle’s food stand out amidst the competition. “For instance, chicken tenders – every bar that serves food is going to have chicken tenders. We’re serving chicken tenders that we’re going to bread and fry ourselves, as opposed to buying ones that are already breaded. Little touches like that.”

Along with the food comes an expanded lineup of entertainment. From drag legends like Bubba D. Licious and Lily White to the raucous Ruby Redd and Edie Cheezburger, plus some choice non-drag programming like Barry Brandon’s Sing for Your Life competition, every day of the week features at least one weekly programmed event.

When asked about the shift to programmed entertain-ment, Cherskov says, “I think it’s giving people a little bit of structure to entertainment, as opposed to just opening the doors and hoping people show up and drink. We’re giving people a reason to come out, and giving different

demographics a reason to come out.”

He elaborates, “I mean, is everybody going to come to Ruby Redd and find that they like a loud, randy atmo-sphere with Ruby Redd yelling over the microphone? No. But will they like Sing for Your Life, a singing competi-tion that’s totally different? Or do they want to see a drag show with established local talent maybe trying something new? The point to having different nights of entertainment programmed is so we can appeal to more people. It’s easy to open the doors, put in a DJ and turn the lights off. The next step from that is to think about what you’re programming and have people hopefully enjoy something that’s more unique.”

Jungle’s audience can also expect a new theme party each month. This monthly series kicks off on January 26 with the Warhol Experience, which will include art instal-lations throughout the club. Separately, Jungle also plans to bring in superstar DJs at least once a month, starting on January 12 with Alex Acosta.

“We’ve got a full calendar, and we’re going to pull it off every month,” says Cherskov.

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Weekly Lineup

Mondays

Starting Monday nights and running through the week, Jungle opens its doors at 5 p.m. for food specials and cocktails. At 10:30 p.m., Atlanta’s long-running Stars of the Century continues its legendary run at Jungle, with Niesha Dupree leading the group.

Tuesdays

On January 15, Ruby Redd kicks off a new show called Camp. The show brings together elements of summer camp memories with Ruby Redd’s sig-nature drag style. The show starts at 8 p.m. every week.

Wednesdays

Wednesday nights offer the most vari-ety over the course of the month. The second and third Wednesdays of each month feature PALS Bingo and the Big Gay Game Show, both recent mainstays for Jungle. Both shows start at 7:30 p.m.

On the fourth Wednesday of each month, comedian Ian Aber is launching the sure-to-entertain ABear Comedy Show. The inaugural ABear Comedy Show at Jungle begins January 23 at 7:30 p.m.

Finally, fans of Atlanta’s drag competi-tion shows will have something to look forward to when Atlanta All-Stars be-gins on January 16. With Phoenix han-dling hosting duties and Shawna Brooks taking the role of head judge, plus a cast of experienced drag queens slated as weekly performers, Atlanta All-Stars promises to bring some new competi-tion to the Atlanta drag scene.

Thursdays

Following a successful night of audi-tions in December, the Sing for Your Life competition launches in earnest on January 10, starting at 8 p.m.. As the show runs through March 28, 12 con-testants will be whittled down week by week. The show comes from Barry Brandon, who also serves as one of three judges for the competition.

Fridays

Audiences are already turning out to Friday’s opening show. The Other Show, from the mind of Edie Cheezburger, finds the Dragnique winner leading a group that includes up-and-coming drag performers like Evah Destruction, Jaye Lish and Miami Royale in a weekly set of innovative drag performances. Each week’s show starts at 10 p.m.

The night continues with a refreshed dance music night called Jungle Pop, which launches January 18. Featuring a substantial amount of Top 40 dance music, the night is aimed for younger crowds as Jungle returns to its 18-and-up days.

Saturdays

Continuing with the weekly lineup’s heavy drag theme, Saturday nights open with the new show Foreplay with Lily White. The show, which opens at 9 p.m. on January 19, promises to be quintessential Lily White. The show plays before Jungle’s Saturday night dance party, which will focus more on house music than Friday’s Top 40-themed night.

Sundays

Capping off the weekend are two new events on Sundays. Starting at 11 a.m., Jungle will host a $15 brunch buffet and show hosted by Knomie Moore. Later on, Bubba D. Licious opens for Jungle’s new Tea Dance night, starting at 8 p.m.


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There are three sides to every story. The side of each of the parties involved and then of course, the truth. As Emeli Sandé embarks on her first solo US tour in

support of her debut album Our Version of Events, audi-ences will finally get to explore the raw honesty of her songwriting blended with the live experience of her rich, soulful voice—both of which sound closer to the truth than we’ve heard from any artist this past year.

“From the beginning of my career, I’ve never put any expectations on it,” Sandé shared. Making a risky move by leaving the University of Glasgow in her fourth year of studying medicine, the risk paid off. At the end of 2011, the Brit Awards gave Sandé their Critic’s Choice Award, an honor that recognizes promising new talent, before having even released her debut album. Not bad for not having expectations.

Our Version of Events was released to critical acclaim overseas in early 2012, eventually scoring Sandé a nerve-wracking spot as a performer at both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Sandé wowed the world during the Closing Ceremony with her track “Read All About It (Part III),” but it was her performance of the classic hymn “Abide with Me” that was the singer-songwriter’s highlight. “Knowing the history of the song and how important the lyrics are and what a massive feel it was to sing that, it made me really nervous to know how many people were watching,” Sandé admitted. “But that kind of audience I’ll never sing in front of again…I don’t think.”

Sandé tested the US crossover waters as the supporting act for Coldplay’s 2012 tour. While she played to sold-out crowds in arenas across the country, Sandé is ready for the smaller spotlight when she kicks off her US tour in Atlanta at Variety Playhouse Saturday, January 12th. “My shows are really quite intimate and what we’re doing here is small so I can really get back to that intimacy where I can speak about what inspired each of the songs,” Sandé revealed.

The inspiration behind “Breaking the Law,” one of the highlights on Sandé’s album, is just one of the stories you can expect to hear. “With ‘Breaking the Law,’ I was thinking about my [younger] sister,” Sandé shared. “Growing up, I was a really quiet kid and played by the rules and I was a good student and all these things, but when it came to my sister there was nothing in the world

I wouldn’t do for her. Whether that was breaking rules I made for myself or being aggressive to protect her—all these different things, I thought there was no rule that couldn’t be broken for her.”

Ultimately Sandé hopes that her inspirations for this album go well beyond her story. “These may be our version of events,” Sandé began “but this is a story that is perhaps not being told in pop music at the moment. I really wanted to speak for people that feel like they don’t have a voice in pop culture at the moment or don’t hear their opinions on the radio. I really hope my version of events can be other peoples’.”

One of those voices may be the LGBT community that Sandé has always embraced. “Right at the beginning in the UK it was the gay community that knew about me first, they were first on the scene. For me that was awe-some,” Sandé beamed. “As soon as I released ‘Heaven’ I was involved in a lot of fashion shows over the summer. The support from the gay community was really encour-aging and got the ball rolling.”

The ball continues to roll as the Atlanta LGBT community plans to embrace Sandé this weekend when she takes the stage at Variety Playhouse.

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TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): You’re feeling a little unsure of yourself lately – but it’s a good thing! You’re letting go of some aspects of your personality that have been holding you back, so expect some serious progress soon.

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Your communication style is making life a lot more interesting for you and your people. In fact, your vibrant energy is the hit of any party or other social gathering, so make sure that you hit a few.

CANCER (June 21- July 22): You’ve got to make sure that you’re working through all your tasks this week – otherwise, things are sure to get a little crazy! Your energy is perfect for clearing your desk or making life easier in other ways.

LEO (July 23 – August 22): You’re better able to express your ambitions lately. It’s a really good time for you to step up and tell the boss – or whomever – what you really want. Show that you really mean it, too!

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LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Someone at work or in your circle of friends needs you to hear them out – and you can get just as much from them. It’s a good time for you to sit down and share. What comes next could be huge!

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CANCER (June 21- July 22): You’ve got to make sure that you’re working through all your tasks this week – otherwise, things are sure to get a little crazy! Your energy is perfect for clearing your desk or making life easier in other ways.

LEO (July 23 – August 22): You’re better able to express your ambitions lately. It’s a really good time for you to step up and tell the boss – or whomever – what you really want. Show that you really mean it, too!

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): You’ve got to be a stone-cold bitch right now. That doesn’t mean forcing toddlers to cry for fun, but it might mean saying no to an extremely determined child. Your logic is impec-cable, so go for it.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Someone at work or in your circle of friends needs you to hear them out – and you can get just as much from them. It’s a good time for you to sit down and share. What comes next could be huge!

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): One tiny detail is all it could take to ruin your week – or to make it ten times brighter! Keep your eyes open and make sure that you watch for anything that seems odd or somewhat out of place.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): You are the one in charge right now, whether that is for-mally acknowledged or not. You’ve got to give it your all if you want things to get better, though that may entail some after-work time.

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): You’re feeling somewhat flighty today, but it’s not such a bad thing. In fact, you may want to see if your work can handle you taking off for a bit, as things might start to get a little crazy inside soon!

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Your love life is still super-charged right now – so if it doesn’t seem that way to you, get out there and make something happen! You need to make sure that you’re better equipped for romance.

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Can you stay put all week, or at least minimize your commute? That’s optimal for you now, as movement is somewhat inauspicious. The good news is that you can be quite productive in one place!

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I’m actually not funny. I’m just really mean and people think I’m joking.

Most gay rags make me feel like if I’m not a muscle bear, a twink or a jock, I’m not worthy of being gay in this town. Thank you, David Atlanta, for not being one of those.

We all know when someone tells us that they “just want to be friends,” they really mean “I’ve met someone else.”

You only spread rumors around about someone because you know they can do better than you and make it a lot farther without you. Grow up!

It’s time to be/do better, not bitter!

Such expensive taste, so little money.

I wear sunglasses because peasants shouldn’t be allowed to see my eyes and experience my entire beauty.

iWish all you iQueens would put your iPhones down and make iContact!

People who try praying the gay away sometimes end up preying the gay away.

If you want the tip of your tongue to ever get inside of me, please leave more than $3 on your $20 tab. No, I won’t be calling you.

Your secrets are safe with me because I probably wasn’t listening to begin with.


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