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Plenty of tricks and treats tonight

There's plenty of tricks and treats to be had tonight.

From costume parties to erotically-charged masquerades, there's plenty of places to be seen this Halloween (and Saturday and Sunday).

Southern Voice and David Atlanta put together some pretty thorough lists. Find an event after the jump.

read more | Comments (0) | Posted Oct 31, 2008 | 5:17 PM

Marriage, politics, Vatican, crime

• Former Hoedowns owner Ben Elliott pleads guilty to federal charges.
• Judicial races in metro Atlanta could impact gay families.
• Saxby Chambliss, Jim Martin Senate (photo) race in Georgia down to the wire.
• Margin narrows on gay marriage ban in California; Obama support crucial. Meanwhile, gay-marriage backers allege web mischief. The FBI investigates attacks. Also, fight over gay marriage hints at changes in the culture wars.
• Vatican may screen for possible gay priests.
• Gay cop in Washington, D.C. target of anti-gay graffiti.
• Analysts: Blacks could tilt state vote on gay marriage ban in Florida.
• Same-sex marriage on ballot in Arizona for a second time.
• Meet the woman behind the oh-so-gay Bravo.
• London to host World Pride in 2012.
• Doctor accused of homophobia storms out of disciplinary hearing.
• Scottish Parliament will consider gay blood ban.
• Huffington Post blogger kills lover, then herself.
• Anger as Spanish queen denounces gay marriage.

read more | Comments (0) | Posted Oct 31, 2008 | 3:38 PM

Georgia Equality rallies its supporters

Georgia Equality held its fall fundraiser on Wednesday, drawing a lively crowd to Einstein's.

A few candidates also attended "Rally the Vote," including Fulton County State Court Judge Susan Edlein. Georgia Equality endorsed a handful of judicial candidates and General Assembly candidates earlier this month.

Atlanta City Council President Lisa Borders headlined the event. And Sen. Barack Obama provided a treat for his gay supporters in the crowd, as his 30-minute infomercial hit the airwaves at 8 p.m. and was broadcast on several large televisions in the bar at Einstein's as "Rally the Vote" was wrapping up.

View the Project Q Atlanta photo album from the event.

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read more | Comments (0) | Posted Oct 30, 2008 | 7:55 PM

Thursday: Four things to do today

PHONE BANK: Georgia Equality has a Cobb County judicial candidate in its crosshairs for ruling against a lesbian mother in an adoption case. From 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. tonight, the statewide gay rights group will continue its phone bank campaign in favor of his opponent in the race. Bring your cell phone. Pizza is on them.

PHONE BANK II: Gay backers of the Obama-Biden ticket are working a phone bank tonight at the Georgia for Change headquarters on Spring Street. The calling runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

FOOTBALL: The National Flag Football League of Atlanta continues its fall season tonight at Mozley Park in west Atlanta. Games begin at 7 p.m.

SLAM DUNK: WNBA star Lisa Leslie and her husband Michael Lockwood appear at Charis Books & More at 7:30 p.m. to tout their new books. Yes, the athletic power couple has two new books out.

read more | Comments (0) | Posted Oct 30, 2008 | 7:23 PM

Weddings, gay mafia, arrests, politics

• Gay-baiting enters South Carolina state Senate race.
• The gay mafia that's redefining politics.
• Soulforce Equality Riders arrested on Texas campus.
• Why one wedding isn't enough for some gay couples, including Daniel McNeil and Patrick Canavan (photo).
• Parents protest student pledge forms on gays in San Francisco.
• California law professors call gay marriage ban campaign “deceptive."
• A line in the sand for same-sex marriage foes.
• California man pleads not guilty in "Yes on Prop. 8" sign attack.
• Indian police accused of brutuality against trans community.
• British Army targets gay graduates through new recruitment guide.
• Academic says "Little Britain" panders to hatred and homophobia.
• DNC weighs in on Democrat's anti-gay mass mailing in Indiana.
• Gay men have significantly lower personal incomes than heterosexuals, study says.
• Candlelight vigil organized to counter "Yes on 8" prayer, fast in San Diego.
• Justices of the Peace ordered not to refuse gay marriages in Connecticut.
• Columbus urges Ohio to pass gay anti-discrimination bill.
• Anti-gay marriage groups look for Arizona reversal.

read more | Comments (0) | Posted Oct 30, 2008 | 1:59 PM

Gay ‘Wicked’ author entertains crowd

Gregory Maguire, the gay author of "Wicked," entertained a crowd of about 120 people on Tuesday with excerpts from his newest work and answers to a variety of questions about what it's like to be the author behind the hit musical.

His appearance at Outwriite Bookstore & Coffeehouse was just a few blocks from the Fox Theatre, where a cast was performing "Wicked." Maguire was in town to promote "A Lion Among Men," the third in the darkly political re-imagining of Oz.

During his reading, Maguire delved into the rich fantasy world he's developed, giving fans more of what they came to expect from the author of "Wicked, The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West."

Read more about Maguire and his new book in profiles form Southern Voice and a Q&A with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution,

View the Project Q Atlanta photo album from the event.

read more | Comments (0) | Posted Oct 29, 2008 | 6:18 PM

Finding a little Spain in Midtown

Despite the blast of winter that hit early this week, a crowd of gay folks filled the intimate space of Cuerno in Midtown on Tuesday for the latest stop in a new weekly social event.

Social Tuesdays, in its fifth week, tasted a little of Spain with the restaurant and nightspot Cuerno. And in a new twist, the crowd also had the option of moving to "after Social" later in the evening at Beleza, a sister spot next door.

There's more after the jump.

read more | Comments (0) | Posted Oct 29, 2008 | 5:19 PM

Wednesday: Four things to do today

VOTE: There's early voting to be had and more than 1.3 million people in Georgia have done it so far. For polling places, go here. If you're a Fulton County resident, you can catch a shuttle from Outwrite Bookstore& Coffeehouse to the polling place downtown at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. each day this week.

WATCH: LGBT Georgians for Obama will be at Amsterdam Cafe & Nightclub in Midtown to watch Sen. Barack Obama's 30-minute commercial tonight at 8 p.m.

EAT: The Atlanta Pride Festival is in the last week of its Dine with Pride campaign. Eat today at Doc Chey's in Virginia-Highland and 15 percent of your tab gets donated to Atlanta Pride.

RALLY: Join Georgia Equality for "Rally the Vote," the group's fall fundraiser at Einstein's in Midtown. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and costs $35. Atlanta City Council President Lisa Borders headlines the gathering.

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read more | Comments (0) | Posted Oct 29, 2008 | 4:18 PM

‘Musical,’ soccer, ‘Milk,’ military

• When it comes to "High School Musical 3" is the gay glass half full or half empty with Lucas Grabeel's (photo) character Ryan?
• 'Milk' premiere brings stars to San Francisco's Castro. More on the movie's premiere.
• California's Mormons split over gay marriage vote.
• Gay marriages to begin next month in Connecticut.
• West Michigan philanthropists fight gay marriage in Florida, California with big bucks.
• Proposition 8: Gay marriage issue spawns rallies, signs, nuptials in California.
• San Diego City Council votes 6-2 to oppose Proposition 8.
• Soccer association to investigate anti-gay slurs hurled at pro match in U.K.
• Lottery to fund five-year study into gays, drugs and alcohol in U.K.
• The Latino players in the Proposition 8 fight: Mayors and models.
• Military group: Ending DADT would ease burden on troops.
• Washington State University rallies to support gay students following attacks.

read more | Comments (0) | Posted Oct 29, 2008 | 2:39 PM

Early voting, politicking with gay twist

You know it's time to vote, right?

No, no. Not next week on Nov. 4. You can vote all this week in Georgia thanks to advance voting. More than 1 million people already have and polls are open all over metro Atlanta. For a full list of early voting spots, go here. (pdf)

If you are a Fulton County resident who's interested in voting, you can catch a shuttle from Outwrite Bookstore & Coffeehouse to the downtown government complex and cast your ballot. The service — which runs this week at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. — is provided by long-time Atlanta gay activist Floyd Taylor. (For details, {encode="[email protected]" title="email"} him.)

Speaking of elections, you can also join Georgia Equality on Wednesday for "Rally the Vote." Atlanta City Council President Lisa Borders headlines the event, which is a fundraiser for the statewide gay rights group. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Einstein's on Juniper Street in Midtown. Tickets are $35.

Next week, there's "The Election Night Party" from the National Stonewall Democrats at Halo in Midtown. The event promises drink specials, light refreshment and free admission as you watch the vote returns pour in.

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read more | Comments (0) | Posted Oct 28, 2008 | 5:09 PM

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