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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (April 1, 1990)
OUT ABOUT TOWN is provided as a free community service by Just Out. Listings of events, announcements and groups which are specifically relevant to the gay and lesbian communities of Oregon are provided free of charge. Send your announcement with all pertinent informa tion and we will try to include It in the calendar. Send your submissions to: Just Out Calendar Editor PO Box 15117 Portland. OR 97215 Announcements are subject to editing, and inclusion is subject to space limitations and relevance. Deadline for submissions is the 15th of each month. Submissions cannot be accepted over the phone. Please type your announcement. 1 • SUNDAY Voting for the Imperial Rose Court Board of Directors. (Noon-8 pm. Embers. 110 NW Broadway.) Woody Simmons performs piano and vocals. (7:30 pm. Café Mocha. 4108 NE Sandy Blvd.. $6. 231-9351.) The Imperial Rose Court presents the Dorkie Dora Awards featuring Dora Jar and Danielle. (8:30 pm. Darcelle XV. 208 NW 3rd Ave.) The M ystery o f Irm a Vep. written by gay playwright Charles Ludlam and produced by Storefront Theatre continues. The M ystery o f Irm a Vep is a madcap romp from London to ancient Egypt and back again. Two actors play all seven parts In a frenzy of costume changes. See also April 18th (Through A p ril 22. 7:30 pm. Dolores W lnnhg- stad Theatre. Portland Center for the Perform ing A rts. 224-4001.) 2 • MONDAY Greg Smoots teaches 10-week classes In Yoga for Gay Men and Yoga for Gay Men with HIV-Disease Another 10-week session begins April 3 In Northwest Portland. (Yoga for Gay Men. 5:30-7 pm : Yoga fo r Gay Men with HIV-Dlsease. 7:15-8:30 pm. $45 (sliding scale for HIV-Dlsease class), to register, ca ll Greg Sm oots. 283-5984.) The Lesblan/Gay Leadership Network holds its quarterly meeting for leaders of the gay and lesbian communities and others nterested. (7p m , The Frie nd s' Meeting House. 4312 SE Stark St.. 230-9427.) Portland Imperial Rose Court’s monthly meeting with Mr. Bill and Velvet Monet. (7:30 pm. Darcelle XV. 208 NW 3rd Ave.) 3 • TUESDAY Northwest Scenic Cruisers’s monthly meeting. (7 pm . Pie tro 's Pizza. Jantzen Beach. 692-1102 or (206) 254-1995.) just oui Y 18 Y April 1990 First Tuesday Coffeehouse presents Teresa Monney with Carol Steinel as M.C. (7:30 pm. Café Mocha. 4108 SE Sandy. $2. 231-9351.) 4 • WEDNESDAY AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) hosts a presentation by Dan Ford, Outreach Coordinator of the Cascade AIDS Project. The presentation is in conjunction with the regular business meeting. (7-8:30pm. Metropolitan Community Church base ment. Northeast 24th Avenue and Broad way. 232-1038.) 5 • THURSDAY A Woman's Race Bookstore hosts a feminist book discussion group. This meet ing's book is Truth o r Dare by Starhawk. Refreshments are served. (7-9 pm. A Woman 's Place Bookstore. 1431 NE Broad way. free.) 6 • FRIDAY________ Northwest Scenic Cruisers, Portland's gay and lesbian classic car club hosts a swap meet for visiting siste r' clubs from around the country. Volunteers are welcome to assist during the swap meet. The club is for people with an Interest in classic cars. (Friday through Sunday, for Inform ation call Charlie KaHenberger. (206) 254-1995.) Auditions for the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus's tenth anniversary gay pride con cert with the Portland Lesbian Choir. Call for appointment and location. Repeated April 22. (5-7 pm . 232-0426.) Portland Lesbian Choir presents Its Spring Concert. “Women with W ings." The concert features small group and solo performances with instrumental accompaniment. Wheel chair accessible. Interpreted for the hearing impaired by Juliette Galluccl. Umlted income or work exchange tickets available; call for information.(8 pm. First United M ethodist Church. Southw est 18th Avenue and Jefferson Street. $&$ 12 In advance slid ing scale (tickets: A W om an's Place Bookstore). $ 10-$ 14 a t the door. 231-9105.) Sonia Johnson presents a lecture on her book W ildfire: Igniting the She/volution Interpreted for the hearing Impaired; wheelchair accessible. See also April 7. (8 pm. First Congregational Church. 1126 SW Park. $8-$ 12 slid ing scale (tickets: A Wom an's Place Bookstore and Artichoke Music), ca ll 282-3621 If you cannot afford the tickets.) 1 • SATURDAY Portland Imperial Rose Court presents a Gay and Lesbian Business Fair. (10 am-5:30 pm. 333 NE Hancock.) Sonia Johnson presents a women-only workshop on Breaking up with Patriarchy Instead of Each Other Wheelchair accessible. (10 am-2 pm. Northwest Service Center. 1819 NW Everett. $25-$50 slid ing scale (tickets: A Wom an's Place Bookstore.)) Oregon Guild Activists of S/M ’s general meeting.- (7:30-9:30 pm . Em bers. 110 NW Broadway.) The Black United Front holds its 10th Annual March Against Racist Violence and Rally. Topics include racist attacks, the attraction of racists to Portland and the controversy over Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. (Noon. 3044 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.) The Lesbian Community R o je c t presents A Forest Fantasy, an evening of elegance and fantasy, live music, dancing, refresh ments and exquisite food. Wear whatever makes you feel ‘all dressed up.' (W estern Forestry Center. W ashington Park, for reser vations ca ll Sum ltra. 288-8885 o r Lesbian Community Project. 223-0071.) Rose City Soberfalre hosts the Easter Bonnet Skating Party. Prizes will be awarded for the most outstanding Easter bonnets. (7:30-10:30 pm. Mt. Scott Community Center. 5330 SE 72nd Ave. $3 includes skate rental.) Womenwriting: Journal Writing for Women presents a free, introductory workshop. Facilitated by Wendy Judith Cutler. (7 pm. A W om an's Place Bookstore. 1431 NE Broad way. 777-6248.) Acting Out. the improvisational theatre troupe of the Portland Women's Theatre Company performs an evening of comedy. Their subtle brand of ’ deeply superficial humor keeps audiences wondering.’’ (8 pm. Café Mocha. 4108 NE Sandy Blvd.. $5.) Oregon State University's Gay and Lesbian Alliance hosts a Pink Party Dance, a wild night of music, dancing, fun and socializing. Gay men and Lesbians from colleges around the state are especially encouraged to come. Wear pink, purple, white or, of course, lavender. (8:30 pm- mldnight, 101 NW 23rd St.. C orvallis. $3. 757- 1980.) 8 • SUNDAY Lewis and Clark College presents a four- day Gender Studies Symposium. The topic of this year's symposium is ’Gender and the Politics of Change." Poet Joy Harjo. ex president of the National Women's Political Caucus. Irene Natividad, and Michael Cross of the Detroit Urban league will speak. (Sunday through Wednesday. Lewis and C lark College, free, 293-2777.) 1 1 • WEDNESDAY A new theater, prose and poetry coffee house with Carol Steinel as M.C, presents Renae Kaufman reading from her book. Juliette Galluci. Jean Fairbanks, erotic poetry by Donna Russell Red Wing and Appalachian prose and poetry by Lee Howard. Roduced by Donna Luckett. (7:30 pm. Café Mocha. 4108 N E Sandy Blvd .. $2.) 12 • THURSDAY Front Room Theatre in Seattle presents the opening performance of The G rand Fitting. a lesbian musical written and directed by Cappy Kotz and Phrln Prickett. Wheelchair accessible; interpreted for the hearing impaired. (Thursdays through Saturdays. 8 pm : Sundays. 2 pm. through A p ril 29. $ 10. $6 for Sunday m atineés. fo r reservations, ca ll (206) 932-8598.) 13 • FRIDAY Girlfriend Productions presents a Dance with Ranch Romance. Free two-step and line dance lessons are offered before the dance. (Lessons. 7:30 pm : dance. 8:30 pm. Pine St. Theatre. 911 SE Pine. $ 10 (tickets: A W om an's Place Bookstore. Artichoke Music and G l Joes). 281-4635.) The RISE Program is a ten-week program which teaches self-help techniques to people affected by HIV. The course is designed to help participants focus their attention, overcome habits of stress and increase self-esteem. (Sundays for ten weeks. $ 10 m aterials donation requested. Jay Roberts. 223-5907.) Oregon Guild Activists of S/M present a workshop and demonstration covering first aid. hot and cold S/M and the dynamics of submission. (8-11 pm. $5, ca ll fo r m eeting place. 228-6935.) Come to a social and networking brunch for lesbian college and university faculty, staff and scholars. The discussion will focus on the recent Newsweek cover story. (11 am-1 pm. Lunch Bunch Table. Dakota Café. 239 SW Broadway.) The Zodiac Parties continue with half- price cover-for Arles. Party favors and birthday cake available while they last. Special guest D.J. (8 pm -2 am. Café Mocha. 4108 NE Sandy Blvd.. $2 cover ($ 1 for A ries). 288-9950.) Nlghtscene, Gay TV invites audience members for Its monthly taping. (4:30 pm. C ity Nightclub. 13 NW 13th Ave.. free.) Rose Court’s Annual Spring Ball. The theme this year Is ’A Musical Review Adventure - The Singular Sensation." A variety of local organizations, including neighboring courts will perform songs from hit musicals. The new Board of Directors will be announced tonight. (7 pm. Embers. 110 NW Broadway.) 10 • TUESDAY Downtown Dykes meet for lunch. All lesbians welcome. (11:30 am-1 pm. ’Lunch Bunc h' Table. Dakota Café. 239 SW Broadway.) } 4 • SATURDAY Dianne Schuur and the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus present a joint concert, conducted by David York. Interpreted for the hearing impaired. (8 pm . Arlene Schnltzer Concert Han. $ 12-$ 19. 248-4496.) Oregon Guild Activists of S/M. in conjunc tion with Lesbian and Gay R id e Inc. presents a fundraising Slave Auction. Items on the block include artwork, services, dinners, door-prizes, limousine rides. S/M equipment and a slave or two. (10 pm- m ldnight. Em bers. 110 NW Broadway. $5.) 1 5 • SUNDAY Easter. Ride Foundation of Seattle and the Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund sponsor a debate titled “Marriage or Domestic Partnership: Priorities and Strate gies for Lesbians and Gay Men." An open discussion follows. Wheelchair accessible; Interpreted for the hearing impaired. (6 pm. Broadway Performance Hall. 1625 Broad way. Seattle, free, for reservations call (206) 323-3318.) Metropolitan Community Church presents the world premier of the cantata A Season o f Hope by Portland Composer Terry Snowden. This work is dedicated to people and friends of people who have HIV- disease. The work will be performed during the Easter Sunday service. (10 am. M etro politan Comm unity Church. Northeast 24th Avenue and Broadway. 281-8868.)