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Save the Date: November 30th at Blake's

This Friday: Thank GLAAD It's Friday II

TGIF “Thank Glaad it’s Friday | Atlanta
October 26th & November 30th

7-9 pm Series Pass: $35*
*Series pass gets you into BOTH EVENTS!

Thank GLAAD It’s Friday is a two hour happy hour to help expose young professionals in the Atlanta area to GLAAD and their work. Its two hours of free drinks on two different nights, nightly raffles, and local celebrities.

All proceeds go to GLAAD, the 3rd largest LGBT organization that fights for fair and inclusive representation in the media. All purchases are tax deductible.

To purchase Tickets, click on the link below: http://www.glaad.org/events/detail.php?event_id=129

This Friday Night: ALCOP

Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are…
…to Atlanta’s Largest Coming Out Party!

Friday, October 5th, 2007
10:00 pm - close
WETbar, 960 Spring Street, Atlanta, Georgia

Support all of those who have Come Out, those who are Coming Out...and support those who have yet to take the first step.

Join your Hosts, Phoenix and Chase Daniels, at *trc’s second annual event celebrating HRC’s National Coming Out Day.  Local DJs Brian Beck, Six10 and Kim Crawford keep the energy going and the dance floor crowded until closing.

As if that were not enough, visit the G Salon/Dermalogica Mini-Spa in the Patio Garden, Salon Rouge Hair & Makeup area on the SKYbar Rooftop Patio, Special Peroni Bar with $4 Peroni’s right off the dance floor (while supplies last ), custom leather accessories for sale by Joxasa in the Lower Lounge area (don’t see what you want, ask him about having an item made per your specifications) and much more.

And to cap it off, SafeRide America will have three designated driver teams at WETbar starting at 1am to sign people up for rides home…FREE (gratuity welcome). *trc has picked up the SafeRide America tab to ensure everyone has fun without the risk! (Additional teams on standby as needed for a nominal fee).

Advance Tickets available online at MySpace.com/ComeOutAtlanta through Thursday, October 4th:

Regular: $10

VIP: $18 (Maui Tan is providing Gift Certificates good for tanning or Mystic Tan at any one of their locations for first 20 people who purchase VIP Advance Tickets - $25 value)

Night of the Event:

Regular: $10 before midnight, $15 after midnight.
VIP: Free to Fountain Club members only, Members Guests are $10 each (up to 3, must arrive with Member to qualify), Non-Members $20

Atlanta's Largest Coming Out Party!

Tonight: Thank GLAAD It's Friday | Atlanta

Thanks to everyone who's bought tickets to the Thank GLAAD It's Friday | Atlanta event tonight (Friday) at Blake's on the Park!

Several of you have asked questions about it, so I thought I'd put together a list of the most frequently asked questions:

Q: Are the drinks really free?
A: Yes, all Absolut drinks are free from 7-9.

Q: Will there be a long line?
A: Probably, which is why you should get your tickets online prior to the event.

Q: Can I buy my ticket at the door?
A: Yes.

Q: Blake's never has a cover - why should I pay $35?
A: Besides the fact that you're helping an important nonprofit, you also get 2 hours of free Absolut drinks on 3 different nights, plus a 1-year GLAAD Membership that's normally $40.

Q: So I can come to all 3 events for the $35?
A: Yes - this Friday, October 26 & November 30, plus you get 2 hours of Absolut cocktails at each event!

Q: Does ATLANTAboy.com get any of the $35?
A: No. All of the proceeds go to GLAAD.

Q: Is my purchase tax deductible?
A: Yes, as a charitable donation.

Q: What is GLAAD?
A: GLAAD is the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, the 3rd largest LGBT organization that fights for fair and inclusive representation in the media (see http://www.glaad.org).

Q: Didn't Perez just write something about GLAAD?
A: Yes, about gay characters disappearing from TV. GLAAD just completed its annual study on it here.

Q: What else do I get with my ticket?
A: The chance to win tickets to the GLAAD Media Awards in your choice of LA, NY, Miami or San Francisco!

P.S. All of your favorite gay-friendly celebs are already involved with GLAAD including Kathy Griffin, Rosie O'Donnell, Ellen DeGeneres and many more. Join them by getting your ticket to tonight's event which includes a 1-year Membership to GLAAD!

This Friday Night @ Blake's on the Park

TGIF “Thank Glaad it’s Friday | Atlanta
September 28th, October 26th, November 30th

7-9 pm Series Pass: $35*
*Series pass gets you into ALL 3 EVENTS!

Thank GLAAD it’s Friday is a two hour happy hour to help expose young professionals in the Atlanta area to GLAAD and their work. Its two hours of free drinks, nightly raffles, and local celebrities. All proceeds go to GLAAD, the 3rd largest LGBT organization that fights for fair and inclusive representation in the media. All purchases are tax deductible.

To purchase Tickets, click on the link below: http://www.glaad.org/events/detail.php?event_id=129

You're Invited: Thank GLAAD It's Friday!

Get 6 hours of free drinks at Blake's + your GLAAD Membership here!

Just $35 gets you access to 3 monthly Thank GLAAD It's Friday | Atlanta events at Blake's on the Park with 6 hours of free cocktails, a 1-year GLAAD Membership, giveaways, local celebrities, and more -- click here before September 28 to get your tickets now!

Lisa Lisa Jams Out At WETbar Friday

This Friday, WETbar presents Lisa Lisa in the next installment of their "I Love the 80's Night..."

Last month WETbar brought you New Kids on the Block's Jordan Knight. This month its Lisa Lisa, the International Pop Diva with hits like "All Cried Out," "Lost in Emotion," "Head to Toe" and many more.

Lisa Lisa (born Lisa Velez) and her band Cult Jam were one of the original American Latin freestyle groups of the 1980s. The group released their debut album, "Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force" in 1985.

After several hit albums throughout the 80s, Lisa Lisa resurfaced in 2001 on the Nickelodeon series "Taina," where she played the lead character's mother. She is gearing up to release a new solo album next year.

Out's 50 Greatest Gay Bars In The World

Out's new "After Dark" issue (October) features "The 50 Greatest Gay Bars in the World," including two gay bars in Atlanta...

They chose Mary's and Hoedowns, calling Hoedowns "a 'Brokeback' fantasy come true. Only they should have said "was," since the bar closed last month. (We know -- details, details...) so here's what else they said:

Mary's
Theme nights range from outrageous to downright unsavory: Hanky Code Party, No Pants Dance, and MondoHomo, to name a few. Attention-whore hipsters compete with rowdy lesbians and off-duty DJs for space on the miniature dance floor. On karaoke night the pocket-size emcee channels Motown divas.

Hoedowns (now closed)
There's something about watching two Marlboro men two-stepping to "Cotton-Eye Joe" that does the soul good. Noting is ironic about this scene. Throw on your old Wranglers and cowboy boots, order a domestic beer, and leave your pretensions at the door.

Matthew Rush @ WETbar Thursday

Falcon star turned director Matthew Rush makes a live appearance at WETbar this Thursday for College Boys Gone Wild...

The last time Rush was in town, he was starring in the play "My Boyfriend the Stripper" at the 14th Street Playhouse. This time, however, he's dancing on stage in his underwear (or maybe less!). Falcon star Cort Donovan joins him.

WARNING: Rush is no dancer, but we're guessing he'll at least be better than Britney :) And as a bonus, he'll even give away tickets for the Kingdom Party at GayDays Disneyland in California!

Next Thursday, Randy Blue model Alex Eden appears.