Talk of the Town - Week at a Glance July 29 2000

Music
If you haven’t run out of blue eye shadow yet, after all of last week’s reunion tours, and you’re still hungry like the wolf for the ’80s, you can catch boy toys Duran Duran bring their Pop Trash tour to town, along with androgynous upstarts Tsar, Aug. 1. 8 p.m. $26.50-$41.50. Chastain Amphitheater, 4469 Stella Drive. For more information call 404-249-6400.

Nomenclature’s electronica house band Aerial, voted “Best Use of Ethereal Goth-Style Saxophone Since That Muscle Dude at the Beach Party in The Lost Boys,” performs at the Echo Lounge July 28 to celebrate their first CD release. Also on the bill are Lotusstarr. $8. The Echo Lounge, 551 Flat Shoals Ave. For more information call 404-681-3600.

You thought they had celebrated their last night on Earth, but like Poltergeist, “they’re baaaaaaaack.” Funk bands Superchick and Goodpussy return to a larger venue, the Variety Playhouse, July 29 with their 14-piece “Orgasma-Orchestra” (including members of Gurufish, Mandorico, King-Sized and the Doria Roberts Band), as well as lights, camera and a documentary of their other-worldly actions. DJ Romeo Cologne and Justin Hale also bring da noize and da funk. 9 p.m. $10. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. For more information call 404-524-7354.

His pet projects produced Pet Sounds and some pretty heavy psychosis, but Brian Wilson is back at doing what he does best: performing some of the most amazing melodies and harnessing harmony like no one else. Thirty years later and there’s still none greater. But just in case you were worried Pet Sounds wouldn’t translate, he’s bringing an orchestra and quite a considerable songbook! July 30__ 8 p.m. $26.50-$36.50. Chastain Amphitheater, 4469 Stella Drive. For more information call 404-249-6400.

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Image Film & Video Center hosts a special preview of ’’But I’m a Cheerleader! July 26__. This wicked comedy about the absurdity of “curing” homosexuality stars Natasha Lyonne as Megan, a cheerleader who is shipped off to a homo-rehab camp when her family suspects her of being a lesbian. All proceeds benefit Out on Film, Atlanta’s Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. 7:30 p.m. $6-$7. Lefont Plaza, 1049 Ponce de Leon Ave. Call 404-352-4225 for information.

Nightlife
It’s been three years since Nomenclature Museum opened its doors, offering the eccentric atmosphere to match the overindulgence of sophisticated stimulation that Atlanta nightlife has only begun to explore. Now come celebrate Nomenclature’s third anniversary July 27 with DJs Alex King, CIC, Ulises, Daniel Gresham, Dr. Fumanchu, J-Luv, Kevin-O, Kolia, Marty B and Michael Scott, as well as complimentary cocktails and cook-out on the patio from 9-11 p.m. Nomenclature Museum, 44 12th St. For more information call 404-874-6344.

Flavourset Production’s latest all-inclusive celebration, Higher Society, is what you make it: a dance with euphoria, a shake down with fashion and entertainment industry elites ... or both. The premiere party on July 28 will include live performance art, modern fashions, complimentary massage, light bites from local eats and, of course, house music by DJs Brett Long, Jason Baer, Chris Baker and other special guests who will keep you in a perpetual state of bliss. The party continues every fourth Friday with art shows and filming of The bluemilk show, the art magazine’s new Internet variety show. 9 p.m. $10-$15. Crescent Room, 1136 Crescent Ave. Call 404-875-5252 for information.

Some camp for love of a band. Some just love camp. Get to Love Camp III for some DJs, dancing, art, body painting, merchant displays and performances by Sins of Lust, Nothing Inside, Pinkeye, D.C. Moon, the Spo-its and D’Hiver Mort. July 29. 2 p.m.-3 a.m. $10. The Somber Reptile, 842 Marietta St. For more information visit http://geocities.com/joechrist. geo/lovecamp.html or call 404-881-9701.

When I think mirage, I think Las Vegas, as in lots of entertainment to rave about. Well, when Atlanta thinks Mirage, it thinks entertaining rave. It’s sort of the same thing, just trade your pinstripes for phat pants. It’s no mirage that a hell of a lot of drum ‘n’ bass talent will be in town, including Level One, tech-steppy Trace, jump-up Danny the Wildchild, Virgil Lyan, Atlanta’s Egorock and Suont and the 2-step garage of Bobble, among others. Heaven will feature the hard, trancey sounds of Jerry Bonham, Heather Heart, Chris Fortier, Baby Anne and Clay Ivey. July 28. Doors open at 10 p.m. $22-$25. The Masquerade, 695 North Ave. For more information call 770-518-7466.

Fashion//Promotions.com/|Promotions.com]. Be the first to snag the latest trends by placing your orders directly with designers including CLEAH Designs, Cari Fashions, Cha’Kiva and Jazzco International. A portion of all profits will benefit the African American Outreach Program at AID Atlanta. 7 p.m. $15-$18. Studio Central, 300 Central Ave. Call 770-694-6795 for information.

Festival
The 7th biennial National Black Arts Festival kicks off a 10-day cultural celebration July 28__ with a procession of artists parading down Auburn Avenue to the new event headquarters at Studioplex for the opening ceremony. More than 20 venues throughout the city will host an array of events in the disciplines of dance, music, film, theater, spoken word, literature and visual arts. Highlights include: the Pan African Film Festival July 30-Aug. 3 at Rich Auditorium in the Woodruff Arts Center; Fa Nyere Fa African Dance and Drumming Conference July 27-30 at Clark Atlanta University; Sweet Honey in the Rock Aug. 3 at Morehouse College’s King Chapel; The Mosaic Silhouette, five one-act plays emphasizing the diverse voices of urban youth at Clark Atlanta University Aug. 1-2; and Transgression & Transformation, an exhibit featuring works by Arturo Lindsay on display at Kubatana Gallery July 28-Sept. 2. For details see the Arts, Flicks and Vibes sections for a complete rundown of festival events. Call the festival hotline at 404-730-0177 or visit CL’s complete coverage of theNational Black Arts Festival for more information.


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