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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (May 11, 1984)
! bolism and modem cynicism. The Last Supper epitomizes the duplicity that exists among men and nations who pursue war as a vehicle to reach peace. Death is the prevailing element of The Last Supper, surrounding the fragility of life — whose sustenance we share, both physically and spiritually, with all human beings. If the nuclear arms race is to continue without the interjection of moral con science, the theme. The Last Supper, could be literally translated to mean the last supper. Phallacys: Facts and Artifacts of the Phallacian Culture, a visual installation by Portland artists David Strough, who was featured in the February 11 issue of Just Out, will be on exhibit at Northwest Artists Workshop through June 6. This mock ar cheological installation consists of two parts: The frist is a series of sculptural forms vaguely resembling a 1980s California ren dition of phalliforms on classical pedes tals decked out in bright, toy-like post modern colors — these are the 'ARTifacts' from the Phallacian culture. The second part of the installation is a tape and slide presentation about the history of the Phal- lacians, famous Phallaciologists, and ex planations of the myths and facts sur rounding the artifacts of this culture. Says the artist, "Artifacts from the great Phalla cian culture are called phallacys. Phalla cys seem to last forever." FRIDAY THURSDAY Entertainm ent abounds. See 11 FRIDAY for details on theatre, dance, art exhibits and more all happening this weekend. Ellen Bass, feminist writer and counselor from Santa Cruz, CA, will read and discuss the book which she co edited, / Never Told Anyone: Writings by Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. The reading will be at Old Wives Tales, 13th and E. Burnside at 7:30 p.m. Barb G alloway and Kate Sullivan put on a show you won't soon forget at Judy's, 15thandNEBroadwayat8:30p.m. WomanSoul on KBOO 90.7 FM from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Music by women. All your favo rites from Grace Jones to Meg Christian. SATURDAY PSU Students for Lesbian and Gay Rights (SLGR) with the co-sponsorship of the PSU Film Committee and the Womens' Union present the Second Annual Lesbian and Gay Film Series at 7:30 p.m. in PSU's Lincoln Hall, Room 75. Admission is $2.00 for the general public and free to PSU students and senior citi zens. Free childcare, and wheelchair accessible. Tonight see: The Best Way. Directed by Claude M iller (France) 1975. Color. 85 minutes. Nominated for six Cesars (the French Academy Awards), The Best Wav Kaci Cooney in Feminine Wiles. challenges society's repressive concept of masculinity. Kate Sullivan and Com pany perform at Key Largo in NW Portland at 9:30 p.m. Cover is $2.00. SUNDAY W om en’s M usicians’ Potluck Brunch, 10:30 a.m. Group meeting to discuss setting up women's cultural events hotline, and other topics. If you are interested in or are active in producing and performing, you are welcome to attend. Call 288-8515 for more information about the brunch, and 234-7080 for information about the group. Just Out rents a rink for their 4th monthly skating party. Linda Shirley flips the discs (Come on! She's not that bad!) Join Just Out at the rink today, 5-7 p.m., at the Port land Skating Center, Union and SE Main. $2.00 includes skates and benefits Just Out. The Dyketones gear up for their East Coast tour with a gig at The Otherside of Midnight at 8 p.m. Only three more local performances before they head out East. Cover is $5.00. Wheelchair accessible and interpreted for the hearing impaired. 23 WEDNESDAY Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (Parents FLAG) meets today at 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First Con gregational Church, SW Madison near Park. Parents FLAG gives parents time to talk with other parents to exchange experi ences and come to grips with feelings. Call 256-5654 for more information. Gay Males Together, (GMT) meets at PSU's Lincoln Hall. Rm. 75, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss issues pertinent to gay men. Newcomers welcome. Rita Hayworth struts her stuff in Miss Sadie Thompson, showing at the NW Film Study Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, the 26th. Unity and More in 84: Put Power in Diversity. Lesbian and Gay Pride Week is in its final planning stages. The Steering Committee meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at MCC, 24th and NE Broadway, in the basement. Half Loose, half of Loose Wimmin, perform rock 'n roll at Harry's Mustache in Oregon City. FRIDAY Portland Women s Theatre Com pany presents a play by Sarah Dreher titled Hollandia 45 at 8 p.m. at 3922 N W illiam s. Performances Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are $5.00 and are available at A Woman's Place Bookstore, Catbird Seat and at the door. Lisa Koch entertains at Judy's, 15th and NE Broadway at 8:30 p.m. I Never Told Anyone: A Workshop for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. Providing a safe supportive space to explore feelings, mourn violation, affirm anger, share strengths and celebrate survival. Ellen Bass, a feminist writer and counselor from Santa Cruz leads this weekend workshop today and tomorrow, 10-6 p.m. Sliding fee scale. For information of where and how much, call 284-7570. SUNDAY The fabulous Dyketones and Dyketones-for-a-night winners perform at Darcelle XV. Long absent from Darcelle's stage, this is the Dyketones' last perform ance before their big Bon Voyage Party — and then it's off on their East Coast tour. The time is 8:30 p.m. and the cover is $5.00. Darcelle's is wheelchair accessible, and their performance is interpreted for the hearing impaired. Just Out. Mav 11-Mav 25 1