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Midtown Tavern

LGBTQ Atlanta nightlife resurgence? Community steps up to expand options

LGBTQ Atlanta’s been on a rollercoaster the past few months. Cheshire Bridge landmark nightclub Jungle Atlanta closed last fall, followed by efforts to close nearby adult store Tokyo Valentino. Midtown resta...

Backstreet and Jungle disco ball

Backstreet, Jungle disco ball donated to Atlanta History Center

From Backstreet to Jungle, the mirrored disco ball that's seen all over the last 40 years of LGBT Atlanta nightlife now has a new home. Atlanta History Center officials picked up the treasured item from Jungle ...

Jungle Atlanta

Last Dance: Jungle to close in November

A staple of gay Atlanta nightlife is soon to be no more. Jungle is closing its doors in November. The announcement was made Thursday by owner Richard Cherskov, who says new development is to blame. “I’ve ...

Dragnificent Queens: Dynisty St. James—Remember her name

“If you want fame—well fame costs. And right here is where you start paying in sweat.” If you quote that line to any performing artist, more often than not, they’ll be able to tell you the name of the ‘80s tele...

Dragnificent Queens: Evah Destruction has come to slay!

The last name is the first indicator that this queen is here to wreck shop. It’s been a little over five years since Alexander Surian birthed his drag persona Evah Destruction and she’s not looking back. A r...