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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (March 1, 1988)
1 8 # FRIDAY Sunny McHale-SkyeDancer provides optimistic, thought-provoking music about the joys and challenges of being human. (8:30pm, Boon's Treasury, 888 Liberty NE, Salem.) Galaxy Entertainment presents Cris W illiam son and Tret Fure with Carrie Barton and Brian Freeman. This is one of two Oregon appearances for these superb musicians. (8 pm, North Medford High Auditorium, $ 10 [Hands On Books, Medford; Bloomsbury Books, Ashland; Spin Records, Grants Pass].) 19 • SATURDAY The l esbian Community Project presents N ightclub, an evening of romance and dance. Dance music w ill be provided by Sister Tomato and special guests. This event opens a fund-raising drive for the LCP Community Center. Compli mentary hors d'oeuvres, a no-host bar and door prizes w ill spice up the evening. Get your tickets early; space is limited. (9 pm, Melody Lane Ballroom, 6/5 SE Alder St. $ 10 general public, $8 LCP members, 233-9079.) Lynn Grabhorn, Ph.D., presents Turningpoint!. a spiritual weekend workshop for lesbians. Turningpoint! is for those who feel an urge to go bevond where thev are. (7 pm, March 25 through 4 pm, April 27. Ramada Inn, 10 N Weidler St.. $ 135, 12061 459-9421.) 26 • SATURDAY Starhawk presents a workshop based on her latest work, Truth or Dare: Encounters with Power, Authority and Mysterv. (639-4268.) Lesbians W ishing Welcome presents its fourth- annual Welcoming Party tonight. All lesbians are welcome to attend an evening of live entertain ment, games, prizes, contests, non-alcoholic cocktails. Bring food for the food contest and win a prize. (7:30 pm, Echo Theatre, 1515 SE 37th Ave., Diana, 249-8111.) A riel W aterwomon shares her experiences with animal health and communication skills in a two- day workshop using simple herbal remedies and communications techniques. (PO Box 1394, Sandy, Ore. 97055, $75-115, 668-6946.) 27 • SUNDAY Echo Theatre presents Dance E-Z, a non smoking, alcohol-free dance party featuring the best in pop, golden oldies, soul and reggae. All ages are welcome in this first of a series of such dances. (8 p m -1 am, Echo Theatre, 1515 SE 37th Ave. $2.50 at the door, 231-1232.) A Woman's Place Bookstore, Portland's feminist bookstore, hosts an autograph party with spiritual author Starhawk. Her latest book, Truth or Dare, is a spiritual and empowerment guide book. (8 pm, A Woman's Place Bookstore, 1431 NE Broadway, free, 284-1110.) Portland Opera presents Andrea Chenier, Umberto Giordano's lush musical drama of the French Revolution. Italian tenor Angelo Marenzi makes his American debut in the title role. (8 pm, Civic Auditorium, $ 15-60, 241-1802.) 29 • TUESDAY The Sluts From Hell and other erotic dancers entertain tonight in a Fetish & Fantasy Night. Proceeds benefit the International Ms. Leather Travel Fund. (8 pm, Primary Domain, 1033 NW 16th Ave., 55.) Lesbian artists w ill get together over pizza to discuss how artists can help in the upcoming Lesbians Wishing Welcome Event at Echo Theatre, March 26. (4-6 pm, Escape From New York Pizza, 916 SW Alder St.) 20 • SUNDAY The spiritual warrior and healer in you are called to mourn, rage and empower the warrior woman Jennifer Lisa Smith, who was raped and murdered on Aug. 7,1987. People are asked to come together peacefully and powerfully on spring equinox to melt this frozen wound. (j'aime or Winkie, 234-2224.) Galaxy Entertainment presents Cris W illiam son and Tret Fure with Carrie Barton. (8 pm. Huit Center, Eugene. $ 12.50 ¡Huit Center Outlets and Mother Kali's Bookstore |.) ANPO, a Native American spiritual movement, presents an End o f W inter Festival today. In addi tion to food, crafts and a raffle, there w ill be tradi tional Indian singing and dancing, Covote stories bv Ed Edmo and Dave Barrett, and a dramatic per formance bv the Bahai Teen Group. (1-4 pm, Northwest Service Center, 1819 NW Everett St. $2-10, Vanetta. 234-7710 ) 25 • FRIDAY Starhawk, feminist pagan, activist and author of The Spiral Dance, speaks tonight about her new book, Truth or Dare: Encounters with Power, Authority and Mystery. (7:30 pm, Room 75, Lincoln Hall, Portland State University, donations accepted. 639-4268.) N ight o f H ollyw ood Stars is a benefit for Sober Fair '88. Return to disco dancing. (8-10:30 pm, Melody Lane Ballroom, 615 SE Alder St., $8 single, $ 12 couple.) Be still my beating heart! Sting appears at Memorial Coliseum tonight. Don't miss Tracy Wormworth on bass. (8 pm, $ 17.50 [Cl joe's, Coliseum Box Office].) 31 • THURSDAY The Chase, an all-women band, performs tonight at the Primary Domain. (8 pm, 1033 NW 16th Ave., $2.) 1 • FRIDAY A ll Fools Dance. Come in costume, formal or drag, and celebrate chaos as spring erupts. Door prizes and special dances. ( Primary Domain, 1033 NW 16th Ave.) COMING UP A Lesbian W itchcraft Weekend Intensive will be held April 1 -3 in Portland. Led by Pandora O 'M allory and Carol McAnnally of the Reclaim ing Coven, the workshop w ill cover issues pertinent to lesbian witches using a 12-step program. ($50-75, Margaret or Sierra, 235-4105.) The second Bioregional Congress o f Pacific Cascadia w ill be held April 7-10 at Breitenbush Retreat Center in Detroit, Ore., to focus on creating a body of policy in regard to bio regionalism. The bioregional perspective suggests reconstructing our lives and institutions along more sustainable, equitable and locally empower ing lines. (Register by March 15, $80-$ 100, 2807 SE Stark 5t., Portland, Ore 97214.) "Forward in U nity — Charting the Course a grassroots leadership conference for lesbians and gay men, w ill be held May 13-15. Among the speakers w ill be Karen Thompson, John Bush of Black and White Men Together, and Renee McCoy of the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays. (5 100, PO Box 300171, Minneapolis, Minn. 55403.) The third-annual Women's Herbalist Conference w ill be held June 24-26 at Trillium Farm in south ern Oregon. Teachers include Tori Hudson, N.D., Ariel Waterwomon and Ellen Greenlaw. (550-65 before March 15, $65-85 before june 1, PO Box 1510, jacksonville, Ore 97530, 342-6369.) The cast of Switch, a musical playing at the Embers through March 23. Left to right, Tim Bowman, Kevin Koesel, Terry Swenson. PUBLIC INTEREST Westside O rganization o f Women is a social group for west-side women who identify as gay and lesbian. A seasonal newsletter announces the group's events. (55 subscription, 4770 SW 165th Ave., Beaverton, Ore. 97007. 643-9345.) Cascade G u ild — Health Care Chapter is a networking group for medical, social, and mental- health workers that meets monthly. (Hazel, 636-0509. or Chris, 297-4314.) The Bisexual Community Forum is a rap and social group open to men and women. (8 pm, second and fourth Mondays, O ld Wives' Tales banquet room, 1300 E Burnside.) A support group fo r abused lesbians meets regularly at Bradley-Angle House It is facilitated by lesbians and is confidential; childcare is pro vided, donations are accepted. (232-7805.) A support group fo r single parents meets weekly for discussions on parenting, referrals, resources, discipline techniques and finding adequate day care. (Sue Kaastad, 238-8819, or Debi McFeron, 249-2825.) The Gay Bridge Club is a weekly rap and social group for young adults 21 and over. (7:30 p m , Wednesdays, First Congregational Church, South west Madison Street and Park Avenue, use Madison Street entrance, 244-3225.) Gay and Lesbian Support of Southern Oregon offers support and information to lesbians and gays. (PO Box 43, Klamath Falls, Ore 97601.) The Portland Professional O rganization of Women provides gay women with the oppor tunity to meet others in social and spec ial events throughout the vear. (PO Box 22821 Milwaukie. Ore 97222.) W indfire a gay, lesbian and bisexual yout'> group, is one of the most exciting things in Port land for those 20 years old or younger. Because growing up gay in a heterosexual environment can be difficult, Windfire provides peer support in a non-judgmental atmosphere. Windfire also sponsors picnics, parties, potlucks, sper ial events and weekend camping trips. (7-9 pm. Thursdays, Outside In, 1236 SW Salmon St.; 2:10-4:30 pm. Saturdays, O ld Wives' Tales, 1300 E Burnside Ann Shepherd, 244-3225.) Portland Leathermen is an informal social group that gathers regularly to wear and enjoy black leather. ( 10 pm, Fridays, Dirty Duck Tavern. 439 NW 3rd Ave.) Gay and Lesbian Alliance and MCC o f Rose- burg have opened a community center that will house newsletters, flyers, announcements and AIDS information in addition to serving as a meet ing place. GALA publishes a monthly newsletter (Cay O l Times, PO Box 813, Roseburg, Ore. 97470.) Portland Power and Trust is an informal monthly support group for lesbians interested in safe, consensual S and M. (PO Box 3781, Portland. Ore. 97208.) Portlandia's Pride is a monthly social group of gay and lesbian employees of the City of Portland and Multnomah County. (245-2634.) A transsexual support group is open to male to-female, female-to-male, androgynous persons, crossdressers, transvestites and supporters. (284-9531.) Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a non technical field trip-oriented group interested in both life and physical sciences. (Lynn, 777-2339.) A Lesbian W itchcraft Weekend Intensive w ill be held April 1-3 in Portland. Led by Pandora O 'M allory and Carol McAnnally of the Reclaim ing Coven, the workshop w ill cover issues pertinent to lesbian witches using a 12-step program. ($50-75, Margaret or Sierra, 235-4105.) The second Bioregional Congress o f Pacific Cascadia w ill be held April 7-10 at Breitenbush Retreat Center in Detroit, Ore., to focus on creating a body of policy in regard to bio- regionalism. The bioregional perspective suggests reconstructing our lives and institutions along more sustainable, equitable and locally empower ing lines. (Register by March 15, $80 $ 100, 2807 SE Stark St., Portland, Ore. 97214.) A' Forward in U nity — Charting the Course,-' a grassroots leadership conference for lesbians and gay men, w ill be held May 13-15. Among the speakers w ill be Karen Thompson, John Bush of Black and W hite Men Together, and Renee McCoy of the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays. (5 100. PO Box 10017 J. Minneapolis, Minn. 5S403.) The third-annuai Women's Herbalist Conference w ill be held June 24-26 at Trillium Farm in south ern Oregon. Teachers include Tori Hudson, N.D., Ariel Waterwomon and Ellen Greenlaw. ($50-65 before March 15, $65-8S before lune 1, PO Box 1510, lacksonville. Ore 97530, 342-6369.) Weaving Feminist Comm unity is an outgrowth of the After Sonia/Where Next meeting which happened January 17 in Salem. All women are welcome. The building is wheelchair accessible. (10 am-5 pm, Saturday, April 16, Koinoma Center, 1414 Kincaid, Eugene, preregister by March 15, call 233-9079 ¡Portland], 162-6316 ¡Salem], 928-5134 [Corvallis], 668-61S0 |£ugene|.) Just Out • 17 • March I988