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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (June 1, 1989)
JU N E 1989 The newly formed Right to Privacy Foundation presents a dinner forum with Gretehen Kafoury who will speak on the theme of "20 Yars after Stonewall." Topics for future forums include the formation of a national gay and lesbian student union association, gay and lesbian youth, Gay Games, gays and the law, and lesbian business entrepreneurs. (5-8 pm , M allory Hotel, 729 SW 15th, $15 includes dinner, Right to Privacy, PO Box 8325, Portland, O R 92707.) 23 «FRIDAY The Women's Herbalist Conference brings women together to teach and learn how to heal themselves and their communities with herbs. (June 23-25, $75-$ 100 sliding scale, registration, Colette Gardiner, PO Box 1510, Jacksonville, OR 97530, or information, Erika Silver, 284-3837.) Cinema 21 and Just O ut present Reel Proud: a Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. Opening the festival is Vito Russo presenting his lecture and films on the depiction of lesbian and gay characters in movies. See Cinema, page 23 for more information.) (Tonight through M onday, Cinema 21, Northwest 21st Avenue and Hoyt Street, call 223-4515 for program and show tim es.) 24 «SATURDAY The Arcadia Bodybuilding Society presents the National Gay and Lesbian Bodybuilding Championships at the Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco. Following the show a dance featuring video replays of the evening's competitions allows audience to mingle with the competitors. Competition categories include men and women, bantamweight through heavyweight, master and elite classes for bodybuilders 40-50, 50-60 and up, and same-sex pairs. Proceeds go to the Gay Games Scholarship Fund. ($15-$35. Itickets and entry forms, Arcadia Bodybuilding Society, 1455A M arket Street, Suite 221, San Francisco, CA 94103J.) A conference on Economic Equity for Women: If not Now, When? includes Senator Joyce Cohen, Reverend Mary Boggs and entertainment by family Circus Theatre and the Visual Arts Center Theatre. Co-sponsored by Economic Equity for W omen, Inc., Mt. Hood Community College, Department of Education, and Adult and Family Services, (7:45 am-5 pm , Mt. H ood Community College, $35, registration form and information, EEWI, PO Box 48, Salem, O R 97308.) Finish up Lesbian and Gay Pride Week with a bang at the Come Out with Unity and Pride Rock and Roll Dance with Rhythm and Blues music by Kate Sullivan and Company, and special appearances by the Portland Lesbian Choir and Portland Gay Men's Chorus. The Lesbian Community Project presents its Spirit of Portlandia Awards (see Announcements), and Phoenix Rising presents its commuity service awards at the dance. Free nacho bar and childcare provided. No-host drink bar. Proceeds go to Lesbian and Gay Pride Inc., Lesbian Community Project and Phoenix Rising. All ages welcome. (8 pm-1 am, Neighbors o f W oodcraft Hall, 1410 SW M orrison, $10-$15 J ickets: Lesbian Com m unity Project, A Woman's Place Bookstore, Phoenix Rising, In H er Image Gallery, Cup and Saucer Cafe, Catbird Seat Bookstore and Laughing H orse BooksJ, $12- $17at the door, children under 13 admitted free, information, Jawea, 233-9079.) The Portland Host Committee of the National Lesbian Planning Conference is sponsoring a benefit Pancake Breakfast. (10 am-2 pm . Metropolitan Community Church, 1644 NE 24th Ave.) The Gay and Lesbian ABC/WIBC Sanctioned Bowling League meets weekly. New members always welcome. (7pm , W ednesdays, Rich, 231-0571.) 25 «SUNDAY Seattle's Gay Freedom Day Parade. Newly Coming Out Lesbians peer support group meets weekly. (7:30pm , Sundays, M etropolitan Com m unity Church, 1644 NE 24th, 234-3439.) Come to a |ewish Women's Feminist and Lesbian Potluck and Discussion. The topic this time is "Exploring our feelings about the Middle East." Childcare is available by preregistration only. (Potluck, 5-7pm, discussion, 7-9pm , 2717 NE Hancock St., directions, 282-1529, childcare preregistration or information, Harriet, 227-5030, information, Gilah, 281-2980.) 29 «THURSDAY Give blood at the Women Only Blood Drive held in memory of Sashie Hyatt. Give an hour of your time. It can mean a lifetime to someone else. Women 17 and older only, please. (3-7pm , Downtown YWCA. 1111 SW 10th, sign up, Lynda, 284-1234, ext. 312.) COMI NG UP 1 «SA TU R D A Y The Portland Gay Men's Chorus and the New York City Gay Men's Chorus present a joint concert of classical and popular music: Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Sondheim and Duke Ellington. The choruses will sing both separately and together for a total of 180 voices, and with a brass ensemble. This is the last performance of the 9th season of the PGMC and the first Portland appearanceof the NYCGMC. Interpretation for the hearing impaired by Kevin Gallagher. (8 pm, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Southwest Broadway and Main Street, $8 $ I 5 t " kefs: Portland Center for the Performing Arts lx>x office, 248-44961.) A N N O U N C E ME N T S Do lump Movement Theater is holding auditions for experienced ensemble performers trained in gymnastics, dance, physical theater, contact improvisation and aerial work. This is a salaried position. (Send resume to 1515 SE 37th, Portland, OR 97214, or call Robin Lane, 231-1232.) Photographic Image G a llery's Nude Show features Paul Dahlquist during June. An exhibition of nudes by Paul Dahlquist, Marsha Burns, Michael Gessinger and Cherie Hiser is on display all month. (June 1-30, Photographic Image Gallery, 208 SW 1st A ve., 224-3543.) The Liz Long Gallery presents the Lesbian Art Movement Show and an Opening Brunch Reception. Lesbian artists from Montana, Hawaii, Washington and Oregon share their pride and their artwork through the Communities of Women Art Show. (Reception, 11 am-3 pm , Sunday, June 18, show hours, 5-8 pm , Wednesdays, 1-5 pm, Saturdays through June 30.) Karen Harding's Cup and Saucer Cafe features Geoffrey Fox and his whimsical display of hand colored photographs in a show titled Dreams of a Melancholy Voyager. There is an artist's reception on opening night. (Reception, 7-9 pm , June 1, show is open through June, Cup and Saucer Cafe, 3566 SE Hawthorne, 236-6001.) G R O U P S Lesbian Commmunity Project is accepting nominations for groups or individuals for the "Spirit of Portlandia" award, given for outstanding service to the community. The Awards will be presented at the Unity and Pride Dance, June 24. (Nominations, LCP, PO Box 5931, Portland, O R 97228 by June 19.) GMT is a social discussion group open to Portland State University students, faculty and the general community. (7:30-9:30pm, Wednesdays, Portland State University, call 228-6935 for the location o f the meeting room.) June 7: A Presentation of the work of Gay Male Nude F'hotographer Paul Dahlquist. June 14: Sex and Junk Food. Bring junk food and talk about sex to your heart's content. June 21: Mental Health vs. Mental illness., coordinated by Lloyd Williams, therapist. June 28: Let's ACT-UP! An evening with members ot ACT-UP. Meet your friends for dessert and tea on the front porch of the Liz Long Gallery and support the Lesbian Boarding House at the same time. Little tables in a quiet setting await. (1-4:30pm , Saturdays, Liz Long Gallery, 1833 NE 2nd, 281-5386.) The Gay Hiking Group meets twice a month for excursions to nearby Trails, the Columbia Gorge and the Coast Range. All hikes are free. (8:30 am, seco n d and fourth Saturday, Quality Pie Restaurant, 1111 N W 23rd ave., information, 228-4731, 6-10pm .) Ann Hinds will offer a five week Survivors' Art Workshop for women. Participants will be encouraged to produce art to be shown in the Communities of Women Art Show Series: Women as Survivors Art Show in mid- September. Limited to 10 participants, no experience in art required. Wheelchair access to the space, but not to the restrooms. (7-9pm , Tuesdays, five weeks beginning July 11, Urban Art Retreat, 1833 NE 2nd, donation requested, 274-9591 or 281-5386.) The Portland Chapter ot AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT-UP) meets weekly to discuss the lack of attention, education, and research on AIDS and plan actions to focus on this agenda. (7-8:30pm , W ednesdays, M etropolitan Community Church basement, 1644 NE 24th, mailing address, PO Box 6352, Portland, O R 97228, 288-7853.) The Human Rights Campaign Fund has a computerized bulletin board called HRCF NET, which features a variety of information on federal legislation, voting records, and other news of interest to the national gay and lesbian and AIDS communities. (HRCF NET, (202) 639-8735, modems at minimum o f 300 BAUD, system operator, Sheryl Harris, (202) 628-4160 (voice), or HRCF 1012 14th Street NW, Suite 607, Washington, DC 20005, free, except for phone line charges. ) FOREST Group Events All Forest outings are cooperative ventures. Participants are responsible for providing their own equipment and choosing outings appropriate for their skill and fitness level. Women only. June 2: Potluck and planning meeting >*: 10 pm . 284-0230.) June 3: Burnt Hill Hike, 3-1/2 mies one way, steep, beautiful. (281-6051.) June 4: 35 mile bike ride. (288-2893.) June 10: Gorge Hike. 3900 foot gain in 4 miles. (233-2652.) June 11: Silver Falls Hike. 5 miles. (235-3765.) June 16: Hike from Sellwood Bridge to Burnside Bridge. (235-3765.) |une 18: Deschutes River Raft Trip. Shared expenses. (Call for reservations by June 5, 282-6391.) June 24: Hagg Lake Bicycle ride and picnic. (864-2569.) |une 25: 14 mile beautiful downhill hike. (238-2769.) July 1-4: Klamath River Raft Trip. (Reserve space by lune 24, 288-2893.) The Rose City Gender Center is open to male-to-female, female-to-male, androgynous persons, cross-dressers, transvestites and supporters. (359-5439 or 284-9531.) Newly C oming Out Lesbians |xt*r sup|>ort group meets wtx‘kl v ~ 10pm, Sundays, 214-1419.) Secular Organizations for Sobriety responds to the needs of alcoholic s and drug-dependent people as separate issues from religion. S O S credits the person for achieving their own sobriety. Ini'lds self-esteem, and reduces guilt and shame. (7: 10 pm, Mondays, Room 225, Smith Memorial C enter, Portland State University, Don, 284-852 1 Kinship is a support and fellowship group for lesbian and gay Seventh Day Adventists. (Meets monthly, PO Box 11104, Hillsboro, OR 97216, 244-0286.) SDA Quaker Friends for Gay and Lesbian Concerns holds a silent worship meeting. All are welcome. (11:45 am, first Sunday o f each month, 4312 SE Stark /upstairsI, 253-2685.) Blue Earth Legends (formerly Healing Crystals). (8215 SW 13th A ve., 234-2224.) June 1, 8: Peyote Bead Stitching Class with Anita Parish. Beginners only. (12-2pm , $2.5 -t- $5 for bea ds.) June 2, 16: Carson Springs soak and sweat and Shamanic Drumming at the Ape Caves with J'aime Schelz. For people who have drummed with J'aime at least three times. (All day, $25.) June 3, 9: Shamanic Drumming Journey with J'aime Schelz. (7:30pm , $20.) June 17, Rattle and Roll — a percussion jam. (8pm , $5.) June 25: Tibetan Bell and Bowl Meditation. (12-1 pm , donation.) Gay Men and Women Information Line is available anytime for information and referrals. (188-2395.) The Gay and Lesbian Club of Portland Community College meets weekly. ■ \ < m i i i - I pm, Tuesdays in the CC-Pine Room, IX C Syl- vania, and 6:30 pm. second and fourth Thurs days. Old Wives' Tales, I i()() E Burns, tie i Central Oregon AIDS Support Team (C.O.A.S.T.), offers assistance of all kinds for people with AIDS. (188-6616.) After Eight is a group for education, advocacy and direct action to ensure that all people are protected from discrimination baser! on sexual orientation. (4-5:45 pm, third Sunday, 23rd and Monroe Streets, Corvallis. ) The Other Side is a Gay and Lesbian Service Organization. It hosts a party every Saturday night at the O ther Side Club. The Club is available for any gay or lesbian related event. Business meetings the second Friday of each month. (PO Box 5672. Bend, O R 97708.) Interested in playing some friendly bridge? Then the Lesbian Bridge Club is for you. (Marty, 645-8543.) HIV Support Group is for People with AIDS or ARC and meets every other week. (Barb or Phyllis, 188-6616.) I H M , Hit Y 17 ▼ June I4XW