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'q Iip': ,t 11 I i .i 11 ■ 'ii ! ! ;)! ; 'i 1 ;ih; ‘j; !• ' I !! i ii!:h ;; J •! ' li^n r ^ ! i ■ !! : il • ii:!. ;l ■ K Ji ! ■ i ' .1 PAGE SIX *** ATLANTA -- THE GAY CAPITOL OF THE SOUTH *** While one's conception of the "Gay Capitol of the South" may differ, Atlanta certainly qualifies as a strong nominee. On a recent trip to Hotlanta, it uuas discovered that for the bar aficionado, one may go out nearly anytime of the day or night, any day of the lueek, and have a great time. Part of the charm of the Atlanha bar' scene lies in its variation. The oldest gay bar, Firs. P's (551 Ponce de Leon) is a leather/uestern bar u/here "Nary Hartman, Nary Harhman" is shOLun on turn TV sets every night. Nrs. P's is a mellouj, cheerful place, packed on weekends and pleasantly patronized on weekdays. For the disco dancers among you, the COUNTY SEAT at 1830 B Cheshire Bridge Road is your place. It is large, imaginatively decorated and a fun place to go on ujeekends if you enjoy a cast of thousands. During the ireek it is less crowded and more manageable. A recent addition to Hotlanta is Stephen's Saloon (1833 Peachtree Road, NW). It is a bar bar: friendly, ujell planned and laid out, and ujith a popular Sunday brunch and drink specials. It is THE gay bar on Sundays- The atmosphere is relaxed and sociable. Your reporter predicts groiuing popularity for Stephen's Saloon. As for the after luork scene, the ARNORY at 836 Juniper Street reigns still. Tuesday and Thursday afternoons after luork are the reputed best times to go, but uje found it alujays luell attended. A nice place to find a friend for dinner. And for that dinner, may ujb suggest Gene and Gabe's (near the corner of Piedmont and Nonroe). It is expensive, but good. Reserva tions are a must! A cheaper dinner can be had at the Home Plate, conveniently located next to Nrs. P's. And, the Pleasant Peasant on Peachtree remains a popular gay restaurant. Another doujntoiun bar, the ONYX (341 West Peachtree) remains a favorite of your reporter. It is convenient if you are staying doiuntoiun. Also, near doujntouin is the AFTER DARK BOOKSTORE, inhere you may find your favorite gay publications on sale. There is currently enough competition in Atlanta among the bars to scare ainay cover charges and drinks remain reasonably priced. For up to date information, uie suggest you get (at most any bar) a free copy of the CRUISE CALENDAR. This pamphlet, published meekly, lists bar specials and events as mell as addresses and phone numbers of the bars and restaurants. It mould be useful to check this out upon your arrival since the bar death rate has been so high but fortunately so is the bar birth rate. All of these bars mere predominately male. Homever, it is our understanding that the TOWER (735 Forrest Road) is a popular night spot mith gay momen. I have not exhausted the realm of gay bars and restaurants in Atlanta, but I have hit the high spots. Ask around, consult the CRUISE GUIDE. You'll find Atlantans friendly and more than milling I to tip you to the "in" spots. Enjoy it, y'all
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