Interview with Atlanta Cupcake Factory owner

Back in August, when Rusty and I were staying at The Highland Inn while our AC was on the fritz (the first time around, that is), we discovered that the Atlanta Cupcake Factory had just opened up next door. Given our predicament, we figured we deserved to treat ourselves. We also talked to the owner, who said she was “experimenting” with a retail location, and was planning to keep the store open only one or two days a week.

Atlanta Cupcake Factory

Atlanta Cupcake Factory

Six months later, business is booming, and there’s a lengthy interview up with owner Jamie Fahey at Cupcakes Take the Cake. My only problem with the Atlanta Cupcake Factory, and a lot of cupcakes in general, is that the cupcakes are almost too beautiful to eat. (Almost.)

Porn and cupcakes

What could be better on Valentine’s Day?

Rusty and I are going to this tonight. You should too, if you’re in the ATL and don’t already have plans.

Art and Kink Collide in ‘Dirty South’ Valentine’s Day Erotic Movies

Whether you’re an art-lover, or an erotic adventurer, you won’t want to miss Valentine’s Day with the PinkEye program “Dirty South”, featuring a program of Southern-made queerotica. We’re especially excited to host Atlanta filmmaker/photographer Teri Rice’s 15-year anniversary showing of her ground-breaking film ‘The Kindling Point,’ shot here in Atlanta!

This showing will be the never-before seen director’s cut of the movie that earned Ms. Rice international acclaim. ‘The Kindling Point’ (1993) frames intimate rituals of lesbian sexuality in the context of artful dominance and submission.

It was shown as part of the Whitney Museum of American Art Bienniel, and chosen as one of the top 10 films of the year by the Village Voice. This program also features other shorts by Rice, as well as the world premier of her sweetly romantic ‘No Signals’.

Also showing will be “Squishy Does P*rno” (1994), another ground-breaking erotic piece created by a New Orleans art collective headed by now-famous director Wash Westmoreland. “Squishy” shows that sexy can also be smart, sassy, subcultural AND pansexual. Director Todd Haynes (”Velvet Goldmine”, “Far From Heaven”) called it “a lush explosion of radical sex and cinema.”

PinkEye is also thrilled to host the sizzing hot burlesque duo Good N’ Plenty performing their stunning sexy diva stunts. Add red velvet cupcakes and champagne, and you have the recipe for an unforgettable Valentines’ evening to treat your sweetie!

And all for only $7 (sliding scale) at Atlanta’s cutting edge Eyedrum Gallery. This program is so hot we’re limiting it to 18-and-overs, please.

When: Wednesday February 14th, 8:30pm

Where: Eyedrum Gallery, 290 Martin Luther King Jr Dr S, 30312, near Memorial & Hill St. behind Daddy D’z BBQ

Cost: $7 (sliding scale $5-10)

MySpace: www.myspace.com/pinkeyefilm

Web: groups.yahoo.com/group/PinkEye or www.eyedrum.org

An interview with the PinkEye crew is forthcoming on Mostly ITP. Stay tuned!