January 1989
M ichael Kearns, who appeared last season in
the controversial drama Dream Man, returns to
night in Telling Stories, a concert of characters
w ho are confronting life in the perilous '80s —
matters of life and death, love and sex, joy and
pain. D on't miss this talented actor. Kearns w ill be
here for only three performances as he begins a
50-city tour. (8 pm, Friday & Saturday, 7 pm,
Sunday, Echo Theatre, 1515 SE 37th, $7, [ tickets:
A Woman's Place Bookstore, Artichoke Music,
Music M illenium ], $8 at the door, Howie,
236-2536.)
Gosh, is this a slow night for entertainment or
what? Well, if you still haven't found what you're
looking for, try going back two decades for an
evening w ith Peter, Paul & Mary. It's a B.Y.O.D.
affair — Bring Your O wn Dragon. (8 pm, Arlene
Schnitzer Concert Hall, $ 19, $20, $25. ( tickets:
Everybody's, Music Millenium, Budget Tapes,
Rockport & Performing Arts Center J, 221-0244.)
facing lesbian families. LCP requests input: pre
sent a workshop, call a caucus, volunteer on a
committee, organize a children's activity, parti
cipate. (Feb. 17-19, Portland State University,
233-9079.)
The International Gay/Lesbian X-C SkiFest w ill
be held at Tahoe in February. This four-day event
w ill include a moonlight ski tour and a trip to
Reno. Free lessons w ill be available for beginners.
(Feb. 9-12, Lake Tahoe, $145. register: 1475 Polk
Street, # 33, San Francisco, ( A 9 4 1 0 9 ,4 75|
267-3027.)
A N N O U N C E M E NTS
The N ational Transvestite/Transsexual H otline
is a 24-hour free information service for female
impersonators, transsexuals and transvestites.
There are over 22,000 members nationwide.
([2061 329-TVTS.)
Dianne Davidson & Tret Fure perform in
Corvallis tonight. Davidson's music has been
called rock, blues, folk and "somewhere in
between." The San Francisco Bay Guardian
places Diane "in a class with Tracy Chapman &
Robert Cray." Tret Fure is more than a friend of
Chris Williamson's. She's an extremely gifted
singer-songwriter with two albums to her credit:
Edges o f the Heart and Terminal Hold.
(8 pm, Oregon State University, LaSells Stewart
Center, 875 SW 26th, [ tickets: Mother Kali’s
Bookstore, Eugene; Crass Roots, Corvallis;
French’s jewelry, Albany].)
A w ard-w inning Canadian author lane Rule
speaks in Portland tonight. Jane Rule is most noted
for her book, Desert o f the Heart, which became
the 1987 movie Desert Hearts. (7:30 pm, Linfield
College Auditorium, Good Samaritan Complex,
2255 N W Northrup, $ 10 \tickets: A Woman’s
Place Bookstore, Catbird Seat Books], 643-9345.)
Women on college or university faculties are
invited to a buffet brunch this morning. Plans are
underway for a lecture/discussion series on areas
o f interest to group members. ( 11 am, O ld Wives'
Tales Banquet Room, 1300 E Burnside, Maureen,
282-1529.)
COMI NG
UP
The Lesbian Com m unity Project w ill sponsor a
conference on lesbian families, which w ill
examine the many kinds o f families of which les
bians choose to be a part, as well as the issues
Women W ith Women and Children sponsors a
support network for lesbian mothers with infants
and toddlers. (Patricia, 293-2822.)
A transsexual support group is open to male-to-
female, female-to-male, androgynous persons,
crossdressers, transvestites and supporters.
(284-9531.)
Ariel Waterwoman offers an Intensive Herbal
Class fo r Beginners. The 10-week class begins the
first week of February. (55- 10 sliding scale,
629-5701 to interview.)
Test-Positive Aware is a three meeting series of
facts and more for newly-tested HIV positive
people. It is co-sponsored by Cascade AIDS
Project and Multnomah County Health Division.
(New groups start each month, jay Roberts,
223-5907.)
The Lesbian Talent and A rt Revue invites all
women to help celebrate Spring. Whether you're a
baton twirler, painter, dancer, sign interpreter,
costume designer, singer, set designer,
photographer, mime, juggler, potter, writer,
com m unity contact or fairy goddess; you are
wanted. (PO Box 1754, Corvallis, OR 97339,
Susan, 752-3079.)
Lesbians W ishing Welcome is recru itng now for
help with the March 1989 fashion show. Be all you
can be. Join the lesbians. (281-5386.)
29 * SUNDAY
The Portland Lesbian C hoir rehearses weekly
and welcomes instrumentalists, arrangers and
production people. New singing members w ill be
accepted in March 1989. (Marla, 245-1429 or
657-1125.)
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.)
Inner C ity H ot Springs has a standing reserva
tion for women twice a week. (9- 7 7 pm, Tuesday,
11 am-noon, Saturday, 2927 NE Everett,
238-4010.)
Kate Clinton is in town Friday, Jan. 20 at PSU.
Gay M en's ACOA M eeting is for men who were
raised in alcoholic or other dysfunctional homes.
(7:30-9 pm, Tuesdays, Live And Let Live Club,
243 SE Ankeny, 231-3760.)
Women w ith Women w ith Children is a social
networking group for lesbians who have or want
to have children in their lives, whether as mothers,
mothers' partners, "Big Sisters" or adoptive
mothers. ( Monthly activities flyer: 2717 NE
Hancock St.. Portland. OR 97212. Holly.
282-1529.)
28 » SATURDAY
D ocum enting D iscrim nation is a one-day
workshop presented by Carol Steinel. A guest
speaker from the ACLU w ill discuss your rights as
a gay or lesbian person in Oregon. Topics include
Coming O ut W ithout Falling Apart, Recognizing
Discrimination in the Neighborhood, Community
or at Work, and others. You'll leave this workshop
w ith new skills and new options for making the
risks taken in coming out more useful to ourselves
and our community. (9 am-4 pm, Northwest
Service Center, Community Room, 1819 NW
Everett, $ 10, pre-register, 235-1356.)
Portland Frontrunners is a running group open
to all runners regardless of sex or running ability.
(Weeklv runs are as follows: Tuesday. 6:30pm.
Chin-up Bars. Duniway Park by YMCA, Barbur
Blvd.; Thursday. 6 pm. Mt. Labor, 232-6004;
Saturday. 9 am. Chin-up Bars. Duniway Park.)
The Lesbian Boarding House offers low cost,
temporary housing for lesbians. LBH has a wish
list that includes: mattresses, bedframes, washer,
dryer, bedspreads, and a television. LBH thanks
those who donated goods, services and money to
LBH in 1988. (281-5386.)
A new round of classes starts at Echo Theatre
this month. They include: trapeze and acrobatics
for kids 3-12, modern dance, contact improvisa
tion jams, adult trapeze, and more. ( 1515 SE 37th,
register, 231-1232.)
G R O U P S
The Portland chapter of ACT UP, (AIDS
C oalition to Unleash Power), meets weekly to
discuss the lack of attention, education, and
research on AIDS and plan actions to focus on this
agenda. (7-8:30 pm, Wednesdays, Multnomah
County Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.,
224-8809 or 232-1038.)
Portlbandia's Pride is a monthly social group of
gay and lesbian employees of the City of Portland
and Multnomah County. (245-2634.)
The Gay Bridge Club is a weekly rap and social
group for young adults 21 and over. ( 7:30 pm,
Wednesdays. First Congregational Church, South
west Madison Street and Park Avenue, use
Madison Street entrance, 244-3225.)
A support group for women w ith adolescents
meets monthly for a potluck and discussions on
parenting. (5 pm, third Sundays, Stevie or Marge,
282-2956.)
Cascade G uild — Health Care Chapter is a
networking group for medical, social, and mental-
health workers that meets monthly. (Hazel,
636-0509. or Chris. 297-4314.)
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.)
Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a non
technical field trip-oriented group interested in
both life and physical sciences. (Lynn, 777-2339.)
Men who like to sing are urged to audition for
the Portland Gay Men's Chorus (Auditions, con
tact David York, 235-4241; rehearsals: Mondays,
6:30-9:15 pm. 453 Cramer Hall, Portland State
University.)
A support group fo r abused lesbians meets
regularly at Rradley-Angle House. It is faciliated
by lesbians and is confidential; childcare is pro
vided, donations are accepted. (232-7805.)
FOREST G roup Events
Sunday, )an. 1: Annual cross country ski of Mt.
Hood. (Gayle, 233-2084.)
Friday, Jan. 6: Potluck (6:30) and meeting
(7:30), (233-2652.)
Sunday, Jan. 15: 30 to 40 mile bicycle ride.
(Sherry, 248-9389.)
Saturday, Jan. 21: West Hills evening walk.
(7 pm, Susan, 235-3765.)
Sunday, Jan. 22: Easy ski trip. (Kathy,
864-2569.)
Saturday, Jan. 28: Intermediate to advanced ski
trip. (235-3765.)
W in d fire is a social/support group for people
under 21 who are gay. lesbian, bisexual or unsure.
(Thursdays. 7-9 pm. Multnomah County Central
Library. 801 SW 10th Ave.; Saturdays. 2:30-4:10
pm. O ld Wives' Tales, 1100 E. Burnside St.:
newcomers ' meeting, fourth Tuesday. 223-8299.)
Lesbian Gardening Club meets monthly to
share plants and advice, tour public gardens and
visit nurseries. (Susan, 287-9697. or Connie.
775-3919.)
Blue C ollar Guys, a group for gav males
employed in blue-collar |obs, gets together
monthly for potlucks and networking. (PO Box
40740. Portland. OR 97240.)
Gay and Lesbian W riters meets twice monthly
for support and critique of poetry, fiction and non
fiction. All are welcome, published or unpub
lished. (David or lennifer, 210-9229.)
Phoenix Rising is a lesbian and gay service
center providing professional counseling (on a
sliding-scale fee), information and referrals,
social-growth activities, an education program
and speakers' bureau, and a big brother/big sister
program for gay youth. (Suite 404, 111 SW 5th
4ve„ Portland. OR 97204. 223-8299.)
'
L/GHTS (Lesbian/Gay HumanisTS) is a special-
interest group that articulates lesbian and gay con
cerns to organized humanism and presents
humanism in a consistent manner to the lesbian
and gay community. The Portland-Vancouver
chapter meets regularly. (Jim Scheller, 654-9203.)
The Adventure Group meets in front of Lloyd
Center Cinemas every Sunday morning for hiking,
cross-country skiing or bicycling, depending on
the weather. Activities are free and are open to
lesbians and gay men. (Recorded message, 8 am,
Frida ' through Sunday, 248-9474.)
All skill levels are welcome for a game of
wom en's volleyball. (7-9:30 pm. Thursdays.
Sunnyside School, 3421 SE Salmon St.. $ I .)
SisterSong is a group that shares songs and
chants, old and new. (Pat, 774-3622.)
The O ther Side is a lesbian and gay social
organization that meets on the second Friday of
every month. (7 pm, Far West Federal Bank
Community Room, 388-2395.) An HIV-Positive
Support Group meets every Wednesday and
sponsors a dance every Saturday night.
(9 pm-2 am, 388-2395.)
Parents and Friends o f Lesbian ; and Gays
(PFLAG) provides love and support for all family
members and friends. (7 - 10 pm, fourth Wednes
day. 233-5415.)
Portland Power and Trust is an informal sup
port group for lesbians interested in safe,
consensual S and M. (PO Box 3781, Portland, OR
97208.)
Genesis is a weeklv support group for men who
advocate healing the conditions caused by AIDS
through positive imagery, affirmations, uncondi
tional love and camaraderie. (7 pm. Tuesdays.
287-8858.)
Am ple O pportunity, a health organization for
fat women, offers a "Fat Women Swim" this falL
An hour is provided for open swimming, laps,
water play and instruction. This is a safe place for
fat women to come together and enjoy themselves
away from the judgments of others; a woman
lifeguard is on duty. (7:45-8:45 pm. Metropolitan
Learning Center P(X)I, 2013 NW G tksn St.. $2 per
session, fat women only. Nancy. 645-0497 .)
Community radio station KBOO 90.7 FM
broadcasts Bread and Roses, a weekly feminist/
lesbian public-affairs program; Womansoul. a
program o f women's music; and Detour, an inter
national gay and lesbian public-affairs show.
(Bread and Roses, 9-10 pm. Tuesdays;
Womansoul. 10 p m -1 am Fridays; Detour,
10-10:30 pm. Sundays, 231-8032.)
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January 1989