Kerry is a native of South Carolina, where he earned a BA in art with a concentration in Interior Design in 1999 from Anderson University. He started his career traveling the country working for Furniture Brands International.
Kerry moved to Atlanta in 2004 where he began KMH Interiors, specializing in residential design. He was selected to be one of thirteen designers on Bravo TV’s “Top Design” in 2008. Since his debut on the show; Kerry’s work has been published in magazines such as “Atlanta Home Magazine”, “Elle Décor” and multiple national publications.
Today Kerry gives back to his design community through ASID where he donates his time and expertise in helping interior design students prepare for their future careers in Interior Design.
What’s your favorite thing about Atlanta?
It has always been the skyline. When I was a kid my family used to drive through Atlanta on our way to Florida for vacation, and I would dream of living in Atlanta. I still get that same feeling every morning when I drive to work.
What’s the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery?
I would buy a new car for my mother. She has been one of my biggest fans throughout my life and this would be just one small thing I could do to repay her. Then I would do the right thing and buy myself a Range Rover, like any normal gay would do.
What would be your ideal date?
My ideal date would be with an educated, professional, and fun guy would has a great personality. I would love to take him to Serpas restaurant because it has a great atmosphere and creative menu to compliment my perfect date night. After dinner I would make reservations at a local improv theatre. I think it’s important to laugh, have fun and just get to know each other. Sometimes I really like being a little crazy and just going with the flow of wherever the date takes us. So if anyone is interested CALL ME!!
Who is your celebrity crush?
It has always been Ricky Martin! He is not only a beautiful man, but I think he is an amazing father. I admire him for coming out as a celebrity and standing up for what he believes in!
What would your drag name be?
My drag name would be Berrylicious Delight! Because I’m very delicious and a delight to be around!
Very little soothes the mind and body better than a complex libation. Give your taste buds an education in flavor with this spirited concoction containing KETEL ONE ORANJE FLAVORED VODKA.
Ingredients:
1.25 fl oz KETEL ONE ORANJE Flavored Vodka
0.25 fl oz cognac
0.25 fl oz orange liqueur
0.25 fl oz Lemon Juice
1 splash Ginger Ale
Directions:
Mingle ingredients in rocks glass. Top with ginger ale. Dress it up with an orange wheel.
Word on the street is that the Senate Judiciary Committee is working on setting a mark-up vote for the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act. Which by the way has already been deemed unconstitutional by a California court. If the vote clears the committee it will then be taken to the Senate floor for a vote on the repeal.
Of course this is going to set up a battle between congressional the Senate and the House. While the Senate works on repealing DOMA and passing the Respect for Marriage Act, the House is working on defending DOMA as constitutional. House Speaker Boehner and other Republicans (who claim to be wanting to reduce the deficit) increased the budget to fight for DOMA to $1.5 million. Aren’t there more important things to worry about…like job creation?
Call your Senator and Representative today and let them know you support the full repeal of DOMA.
People who went to college in the late 80s/early 90s know all about moody, synthpop music from the likes of Bahaus, Joy Division, New Order, Nitzer Ebb and, of course, Depeche Mode. The world of rock changed when Nirvana and Pearl Jam hit the scene. Grunge became the rage forcing the synth bands into oblivion.
Luckily, for those of us who were raised on this type of music, a local band called Frisky Monkey has hit the scene to pull synthpop back into the warmth. Their debut album arrives just in time to finally save the music world from tweens singing about making love to their baby, baby, babies.
The first beats from Frisky Monkey’s song “Four Letter Word” set the tone. The beats instantly take you back to the dark, hole-in-the-wall gay bars where the boys wore eye-liner, girls wore fishnets
and they all gazed at their creepers. As the album continues with songs like “ReciProstitute”, “In the Air” and “Crashing Down” you realize this band is the real deal. The sullen lyrics combined with the brooding beats take you into the deep, dark.
The original songs are truly fantastic for the genre, but the true gem on the album is their cover of Pat Benetar’s “Love is a Battlefield.” Frisky Monkey takes this song to a completely new level.
Check them out for yourself…they are holding a CD release party on October 14 at Red Light Café on Amsterdam Ave. Frisky Monkey will take the stage at 8PM. Learn more before you go here.
When most LGBT people hear the word “equality” they instantly think of marriage, but there is a lot more to equality than just marriage. Did you know it is still legal in the state of Georgia to fire someone because of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity? Well, it’s true and also very sad that in 2011 a person needs to hide who they love out of fear.
For this reason two Georgia Equality staff members will be hitting the streets on their bikes to raise awareness for all things EQUALITY. The duo, Em Elliot and Melinda Sheldon, will embark on “The Equality Ride 300” this Satruday, October 15. The ride is a bicycle trip from the Georgia state line in Columbus to the Atlantic Ocean. When all is said and done the pair will have traveled over 300 miles, all in the name of helping the LGBT community obtain equal rights.
“The Equality Ride 300” will begin with a kick-off party in Columbus and will pass through Macon, Swainsboro, Statesboro, Savannah, Tybee Island and half a dozen smaller communities in between, such as Talbotton and Wrightsville, GA. There will be scheduled events and town gatherings in an effort to educate more Georgians about Georgia Equality’s work, workplace fairness and House Bill 630. The ride campaign will take approximately a week, ending on Saturday, October 22nd.
More information about the Equality Ride 300, including scheduled events, can be found at www.georgiaequality.org.
If you are a fan of “the Real Housewives of New Jersey” than you have probably seen the Manzo boys’ hot roommate. If you are like us, you wanted to know more. We had Malcolm Montgomery track him down to get all the dirt on him, the wives and his new bravo.tv web show.
Fenuxe: How was Beyonce last night!?
Greg: OMG, it was out of control! My friend Gina waited in line all day from 10 in the morning till 8 at night when they let us in, it was crazy, we were right in the front of the stage. Everybody hated me because I’m 6’5 but she sang right to me the whole time and that’s all that matters. I know all of the words, I lip-sync better than the drag queens so she was really into me.
Fenuxe: That’s awesome; I can’t believe your friend waited there for 10 hours!
Greg: It’s the least she could do! She doesn’t have a real job, it’s the least she could do! But she’s a good friend!
Fenuxe: So what do you do Greg?
Greg: I actually work for an affiliate marketing network, and I’ve had this same job since I graduated college and I work remotely from home, (that’s how I’m able to get on the phone with you right now) It’s an awesome schedule.
Fenuxe: Where did you go to school?
Greg: I went to Fordham University with Albie (Manzo) actually, and that’s how we met.
Fenuxe: Are you from Jersey?
Greg: I’m from central Jersey actually, so I didn’t know any of the Manzo’s growing up, I met Al at Fordham and we became friends there and that’s how I met his family and kinda got mixed up in all of this (RHONJ) we weren’t roommates in college, but senior year we all hung out at this one apartment complex, we called it the brothel because they only let girls be tenants there because they are cleaner. We would all go hang out there; it was kinda like Melrose Place. They always had parties outside every weekend and I actually introduced Al to his girlfriend that he had in college. We all went to the same parties and it was a small school so everyone kinda knew everybody. We just kept in touch after graduation, because you know people fall out and lose touch but I’m not like that.
Fenuxe: That’s interesting to hear, watching the show I was under the impression that you were friends with Lauren (Manzo) first?
Greg: No I actually wasn’t. I was friends with Lauren. She actually said on the show, “Greg was my friend too” (not first) Lauren and I are great friends and she’s like a sister to me. I met Al first. She’s the best and a lot of fun
Fenuxe: How’s Lauren’s make-up business doing? We watched her starting up on the show?
Greg: It’s going well, you know, everybody is trying to get their businesses off the ground, the boy’s have a water line that they are promoting that is doing really well, their bottled water is called blk. It’s black water; turns black because it’s infused with fulvic acid. It’s a miracle for hangovers, and improves your overall health. I’m obsessed with it; you can get it at Whole Foods and Earth Fare. (blkbeverages.com) Lauren is doing her makeup thing. Everybody has a very positive outlook. Lauren actually does her mom’s (Caroline’s) makeup. If you look on the show credits, she’s credited as the makeup artist.
Fenuxe: Well good for her, that’s a good place to get started. This show seems to get lot of its success from its family oriented nature, how did it happen that all of the cast mates are either related or friends of the family?
Greg: I wasn’t around during the first season, but I think that’s just how they cast it. I think they went into a hair shop or something and asked if there were any groups of women that would be good for TV. I really don’t know the whole story, but Andy Cohen has said in interviews before that each franchise has its own niche that it fits into, Beverly Hills is decadence and opulence and crazy money, and New Jersey is all about family, the OC is based on some 80s TV show, Knots Landing. I don’t know, is that a TV show? He said they are all unique in their own way. I think New Jersey just kind of naturally became about family.
Fenuxe: I think that’s why this series, as opposed to the others, has become so successful because it is relatable. People have strong opinions about the characters and situations because you almost feel a part of the family
Greg: Everyone always comes up to me when I am out and tells me how much Caroline (Manzo) reminds them of their mother. People really do relate to the series, as if they think it’s their family and they see their family in a lot of the situations that are going on which is why it makes it so real.
Fenuxe: Do you get recognized when you go out?
Greg: I’m starting to, actually, though I have a boyfriend now so I don’t really go out to the gay bars like I used to. When I moved to Hoboken from the City, I kinda settled down and started to focus on my job, my boyfriend, and things here. It’s cool to get recognized, it’s unique, I don’t know why anyone would want to take a picture with me, but they do. They love the “gay best friend”
Fenuxe: Obviously you have fans! You have a fan page on Facebook just for you!
Greg: I know isn’t that crazy? I thought that was so funny, I love them they’re cute. But I didn’t start it! That would be so douchey of me to start my own fan page. It’s kinda funny, it’s a guy who runs the page and he kinda speaks on my behalf, they are sweet and they write nice things about me. Until someone gets on there and writes something like, “he’s fat” then I don’t care!
Fenuxe: Hearing you have a boyfriend makes me want to clear up some of the rumors that we hear about you, why does everyone seem to think you are secretly dating Albie Manzo?
Greg: Um, I don’t know, I’m sure people would love to believe that because we are both two good looking guys, but he’s been a friend to me for years. He has a girlfriend now, not Billy Joel’s daughter Alexa Ray Joel, the girl he was crushing on the show. But he’s not my type to begin with, so even if there was a chance of that it wouldn’t happen on my end! But, no, he’s straight and a good friend. Reading all of the blogs and comments and things like that, it kinda sucks that there are all of these ignorant people out there that say, “I’ve never heard of a gay and straight guy moving in together just to be roommates”. That’s so stupid, shame on them.
Fenuxe: I’m sure if works out great though; you probably keep them in line!
Greg: I do! I clean, Chris cooks, Al kinda delegates. We are like a little family, its great.
Fenuxe: We love the series that you guys have on Bravo.com, called “Boys to Manzo.”
Greg: We are hoping it could possibly be picked up as its own show someday. I don’t know what anyone has planned for that but people seem to like it and its gotten a very positive response, so we are happy with that and hope we can do more, who knows.
Fenuxe: Well back to your claim to fame, the Housewives of New Jersey. There’s a whole feud going on with Theresa Giudice and pretty much everyone on the show at this point, but specifically with her sister Melissa Gorga what’s your opinion on this?
Greg: That’s a whole family issue. I don’t think there is really a right and a wrong or a good guy and bad guy. Each side has their own points that they bring up during their arguments, the boys and I try and stay out of everything out here in Hoboken. But I love them both; I think they are both really nice girls. I love Melissa, she’s a lot of fun, she’s a hoot, I love Theresa as well, I was actually at the fashion show with her in season two when Danielle got here hair pulled, I’m sitting right next to her if you look back and watch. They are both very nice, I can see why they would argue, they are both very similar, but they are both great and will get over it eventually.
Fenuxe: It’s just kind of sad to watch this family feud get played out on television.
Greg: I guess it’s upsetting to watch yourself fight with your family on TV, but I think it’s done nothing but make them want to make the situation better, to be honest.
Fenuxe: I think even Theresa was quoted recently saying that she pretty much regrets doing the show because of all of the family drama.
Greg: I’m sure they are both upset about how things have played out, but I know they are working on it. I didn’t film with them much this season. I’m kind of watching it happen as you are. I hear things and see things but I don’t get to see it play out until the show actually airs.
Fenuxe: Have you heard Melissa’s new single, “On Display?” Do you like it?
Greg: Of course, I have! It’s on my cardio playlist! I do like it! I actually have heard it since last winter when she was recording it on the show and she had it on my computer and she made me delete it. So, I love it when I first heard it and I’m very happy for her. It’s doing so well on iTunes! It’s like number 14 on the dance charts; it’s doing really, really well. She’s doing her thing
Fenuxe: What do you feel about how Ashley Holmes is being displayed on the show? It seems like they are making her out to be a huge bitch?
Greg: I know Ashley enough to know that her issues with her mom (Jacqueline) are mother daughter issues, that the boys and I try and stay out of because it’s none of our business, but I know she is a very talented artist with a lot of potential. I know she is trying to get her act together. I know that everybody goes through their early twenties and they don’t know what they want to do. It just sucks to have those growing pains and I’m sure she will be fine. It has to be hard, but I know she loves her family very much and her family loves her.
Fenuxe: I’m sure she has her fair share of haters, that I’m sure you have no idea about! We love your snarky comments and attitude on the show!
Greg: Thank you, I appreciate it!
Fenuxe: Love Deloris, Deloris van Cartier via Sister Act, your dog. She’s a great character for the show.
Greg: Thanks, she’s a bitch, though she’s 700 years old, so it’s acceptable.
Fenuxe: Tell us about Theresa Giudice, she seems to be living a luxurious lifestyle to be going through all of these supposed financial issues?
Greg: You know, I really don’t know. I don’t count her money; I don’t know what she’s doing. I know that she’s working hard and selling her books and has 900 book signings a week and she’s hustling making money, good for her. Both of her books are on the New York Times best seller list, she’s a bestselling author now, not many people can say that, I wish I could!
Fenuxe: Ok, understandable, now tell us what you think of the infamous Kim G?
Greg: Ugh, I don’t even know her, to be honest with you. She was at the holiday party and that fashion show. I’m friends with her son, Johnny, Chris’ best friend; love him he’s a great guy. I don’t know what her deal is or what planet she lives on or what she’s trying to do. She’s whatever; I don’t think she’s going to be around anymore. The only times I have ever seen her in public, she’s trying to cause trouble. Some people just think that negative attention is a good idea. I just don’t understand how she thinks starting drama with these established women with fan bases is a good idea. But to each his own.
Fenuxe: What do you think about the whole Jersey Shore “Situation”, getting paid to stop wearing Abercrombie and Fitch?
Greg: I know, isn’t that hilarious! Though I think it’s all a publicity stunt, because I know Abercrombie has a shirt that says GTL on it. I think they were just trying to get attention.
The housewives are taking the weekend off in honor of labor day so while you are waiting their return…check out a webisode of “Boys to Manzo.”
As you all know Wicked is about to fly into the ATL for a month at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. What you probably don’t know is that on September 26th at 7:30PM some of the cast members will be hosting a cabaret event called “Our Wicked, Wicked Ways” as a benefit for Joining Hearts and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
The night is being produced by Kevin Ireland from the BestArts and Kevin Beebee, associate company manager for Wicked. The cabaret will feature members of Wicked cast including: Justin Brill (Boq), Mark Jacoby (the Wizard), Stefanie Brown (Nessarose) and Mariand Torres (Elphaba Standby) as well as other members of the ensemble and touring staff. The stars will put their best feet forward with a sampling of song, dance and comedy.
It is truly a must see event for people who live and love all things theater. The benefit is being held in the cozy confines of the 14th Street Playhouse which means all ticket holders will get an up-close and personal view of the show no matter where they sit. People wanting an even more personal look can upgrade their $35 general admission ticket to a $75 VIP ticket.
The VIP upgrade allows you access to a VIP pre-show reception with some of the cast members inlducing: Amanda Jane Cooper (Glinda), Dee Roscioli (Elphaba) and Colin Hanlon (Fiyero). You will also get a professional photo with the cast, your name listed on the BestArts website, free food, two drink tickets and of course premium seating.
All guests will also be able to bid on fabulous silent auction items throughout the night. All proceeds for the auction, as well as ticket sales, will go to Joining Hearts and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through the Joining Hearts website. But hurry because there are only 389 seats available and when they are gone they are gone.
For my pizza eating friends in the Vinings area – St Angelo’s Pizza is a must try. Located right on Atlanta road by West Village and 285. This fun, hopping place is a magnet in the area – folks flock here because of the great food and service. They offer excellent specials everyday of the week including 50% off wine bottle Sundays. They have live music on the weekends in their covered patio. If it’s too hot to go out they will deliver to the lucky folks in the neighborhood. They have a fantastic international beer selection, tasty wings and Italian style ice cream to satisfy all summer hunger pangs.
Next time you are out in the burbs slide in to the award winning St Angelo’s and enjoy an excellent pizza, calzone, NY style cheesecake or gelato. This is definitely where pizza and people come together!
Price $$ Gay ** Organic **
St Angelo’s
4686 South Atlanta Road,
Suite B
Smyrna GA 30080 www.stangelos.com
When people think of Atlanta their mind instantly goes to rappers, crazy housewives and tasty southern fried food. Not many people equate the Atl with spicy Latina singers. All that may change when the city gets a load of EvaFe.
EvaFe was born in Chicago, but spent much of her childhood bouncing around places like Southern Texas, Mexico and even Minnesota before settling in Atlanta seven years ago to focus on her music career. She just dropped the video for her first single, “Oxygen”. If this video is any indication she is headed for a bright future.
The pop superstar-in-waiting dropped by the Fenuxe office for a quick meet and greet. Check out what she has to say below.
Fenuxe: How did you get started in music?
EvaFe: I started singing in church and got more involved in school. I did a lot of different musicals. I traveled for a whole year with a rock band during high school. I home schooled myself on the road. I got the whole experience of being on the road and, you know, your family and friends are far away, but I was like 16 and didn’t care. I was having the time of my life.
Fenuxe: When did you move to Atlanta?
EvaFe: When I first came down to Atlanta when I was like 17, 18 and without representation no one was really taking me seriously, it was kind of more like I can get you here baby, I can do this for you blah, blah, blah and then it was like, “So, what you doing later on tonight?” It was so discouraging that I stopped with music for 2 or 3 years. I stopped writing, I stopped practicing, I stopped everything.
Fenuxe: What got you back into your music?
EvaFe: I got into this salsa group to just fool around. And that is where I met my manager (Damon Redding at Fuego Music Group). I was performing at Havana, the old Havana, like in old Buckhead. He was like, “Are you serious about music, can you do it in English?” (laughs) And I am like well, duh.
Fenuxe: So what happened then?
EvaFe: We have been working on the album for about a year and a half. And here we are with a smashing hit single (“Oxygen”) and I have about five different remixes of it. It kind of engages in all every different scene of the world. The focus right now is this house music and I have so been engulfed in it and I love it.
Fenuxe: You just shot your first video? How did that go?
EvaFe: I was very surprised to see it, but it looks like very legit like big money was behind like a big record label was behind it, but it was just me and my little small label. I have a great team. I would not be anywhere without my team. They are like a family.
Fenuxe: Are you working on a full length album?
EvaFe: We have a whole album. We’re just keeping it like best kept secret. We are trying to create more of a buzz. We’re going to do single by single.
Fenuxe: Do you write your own stuff?
EvaFe: I do.
Fenuxe: Music and lyrics or just lyrics?
EvaFe: Just lyrics. I do a lot of co-writing. I learned that it is okay to learn from other writers. They have been in it longer than I have. They have different experiences in so many different genres. I have been very open to co-writing. At first it was like, no this is my music. I wanted people to think that I was a real artist. I want to have my say in it. I have been writing songs since I was 14.
Fenuxe: How has the music been received in Atlanta?
EvaFe: The response has in Atlanta has been really, really great. We held a DJ social and they loved it. They have been playing it where ever they are at from Opera to Tongue and Groove, which is great. Atlanta has been great!
Fenuxe: What music inspires you?
EvaFe: As a kid growing up in Texas it is was Selena. She was a TexMex girl. Then it was Gloria Estefan. Later on Mariah Carey was like my idol, old Mariah Carey like when she did Music Box and stuff like that. Those are the songs that I practiced by myself in front of the mirror.
Fenuxe: Do you sing ballads too?
EvaFe: I love ballads. If they could make a million dollars I would sing ballads all day long.
Fenuxe: Who do you listen to now?
EvaFe: Of course Lady Gaga because she has made a change and made a difference. Also Shakira because she too has made a change made a difference not only in pop music, but also in Latin Pop music. I started listening to her when she had long black hair and was rocking out on the guitar. I love that she has evolved pop music in general and put a real international feel to it.
Enjoy EvaFe’s first music video below and then take a trip to EvaFe.com and check out more about the rising star.
Kerry is a native of South Carolina, where he earned a BA in art with a concentration in Interior Design in 1999 from Anderson University. He started his career traveling the country working for Furniture Brands International. 
