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emerging as an important new voice on the
progressive folk music scene. She released
her first album in 1989 (see C alendar).
Don't forget to buy your tickets early for the
P o rtlan d G ay M e n 's C horus c o n c e rt
"H om e fo r th e H olidays" on Dec. 2. The
Chorus' holiday concert is always one of their
most popular and is sure to sell out. The
music ranges from classical to contemporary
to popular, and from the sacred to the irrev
erent. New director Jon Rollins will be con
ducting (see Calendar). Two performances at
4 and 7:30 pm.
In H e r Im age, A G a lle ry off W om en's
A r t presents a new exhibit: Images o f the
G oddess. G oddesses are surrounded by
m ystery and the unknown and provide an
exciting and affirm ing concept fo r many
women seeking a feminine archetype w ith
which to identify. Opening reception is Nov. 1
and runs through Dec. 31 (see Calendar).
V o te on N o v . 6! (See Editorial). This is
your chance to let the political clout of the gay
and lesbian community be felt. The political
figures who support us in the legislature need
our support. Your vote makes a difference!
Team Portland, which organized lesbian and
gay athletes fo r this sum m er's recent Gay
Games in Vancouver, has grown into the
P rid e off P o rtla n d A th le tic A sso cia*
tio n and meets on a m onthly basis (see
Groups). W hatever your sport is, they wel
come your input in promoting gay athletics in
Portland.
N ig h tS c en e is Portland’s response to the
fact that national networks and local television
have steered clear o f presenting regularly
scheduled gay programming (see Groups).
The public is invited to attend free of charge
the live videotaping on the second Sunday of
each month. The next taping will be on Sun
day, Nov. 11 at 4:30 pm. For additional infor
mation, call 224-2489. (See Groups.)
While w e're on the subject of healthy activi
ties, check out the F o re s t G ro u p under
Groups. They offer a wide variety of events
every month fo r hiking, biking, fishing, and
other outdoor activities. Sorry guys, women
only!
Events are planned around the display of the
N am es P ro je c t Q u ilt on Nov. 30, Dec. 1,
2 at the Convention Center. The Metropolitan
Community Church will be holding their annual
Vigil throughout fo r the weekend. The church
will be open 24 hours a day. All are invited to
attend to remember those whom HIV/AIDS
have touched at any time. Opening ceremony
is Nov. 30. On Dec. 1 there will be a concert
with local musicians, and on Sunday, Dec. 2,
a worship service at 10:30 am with special
musical guests. Closing ceremony held at 7
pm. Dec. 1 is also World AIDS Day. The Port
land appearance of the Quilt will be the larg
est such event in the world on that day. Inter
ested in making a panel for the Quilt? Talk to
the Portland Names Chapter (243-1224) (see
Calendar).
Jeanette Russell Brown stars as Billie Holiday in Lady D ay a t Em araon'm B ar A Grill
playing at Storefront Theater Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 17 (see An
nouncements). She performs a series of Holiday's songs in a way that chronicles the life
and decline of one of America's truly great jazz talents. Brown's superb voice comes close
to matching that of the singer she portrays.
want to learn. M oney, building m aterials,
paint, games, etc. are also needed. NARA
has agreed to place a plaque at the center
that clearly states that the center was built by
lesbians!
The P o rtla n d A re a L esb ian an d G ay
1 2 S tep M eetin g program is available to
anyone in the community (see Groups). Meet
ings are usually held at the Live and Let Live
Club and offer support, counseling, and fel
lowship for people in recovery.
Planning begins for Portland's 1901 lesbian
and gay p rid e c e leb ra tio n . Committees
are now forming to plan the parade, rally, pro
gram, entertainment, security, publicity, and
speakers' bureau (see Announcements). You
have a talent the celebration committee can
use! Call 232-8233.
The L es b ian C o m m u n ity P ro je c t is
seeking volunteers to help with its Dykes for
Tykes program (see Announcements). Lesbi
ans will actually create a new space for infants
and toddlers at the Native American Rehabili
tation Association. All levels of carpentry ex
pertise are welcom e, including those who
Echo Theatre presents the Seattle-based U n
id e n tifie d M o vin g O b je c ts Ensem ble
for two nights only (Nov. 9. 10— see Calen
dar). UMOE combines the media o f move
ment, sculpture, masks, music and text.
Founded in 1987, the group has appeared
throughout the US and Europe.
If you want to perform yourself, then check
out the S u nd ay a t S even listing under An
nouncements. Performers in this “open mike’
event have ranged from professional modem
dancers to amateur poets to bizarre perform
ance artists. This is a rare opportunity for per
forming artists to show their work and try ex
periments.
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A new lesbian musical premiers in Ashland.
The A m a z o n A ll-S ta r e chronicles the
sexual adventures of a rowdy women’s soft-
ball team. The musical opens Nov. 2 at Posi
tively Fourth Street in Ashland and plays Nov.
4. 9-11, and 16-18. W ritten by award-winning
playwright Carolyn Gage w ith a score by
Susan Carney, a musician with the Oregon
Shakespeare Festival, this promises to be a
delightful performance. Thrill to the far left-
field fantasies of the 1990 M iss Butch Uni
verse pageant, voyage into the future with the
crew of the Starship Intercourse, and enjoy
the catering provided by 4 & 20 Blackbirds
Bakery (see Calendar).
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Two big headliners perform this month: Holly
Near and Cris Williamson will be appearing.
C ris W illiam son is celebrating the 15th an
niversary of the Changer and the Changed
album on Friday, Nov. 13 at the Majestic The
atre in Corvallis. This is your chance to hear
this giant of women's music (see Calendar
and Music).
H o lly N e a r appears at the Northwest Serv
ice Center on Nov. 17. Partial proceeds will
go to benefit the Native American Rehabilita
tion Association Children's Center. Holly has
established herself not only for the quality of
her singing but for the timeliness of her mes
sage (see Calendar).
T a re a a T ru ll and Je n n ifer Berezan ap
pear on Nov. 30 at the Northwest Service
Center. Trull is one of the founding members
of Olivia Records. She has released four solo
albums and her last album also featured Cris
Williamson. Berezan is well-known in her na
tive Canada. A singer and song-writer, she is
Don't miss Echo T h e a tre 's S eventh A n
niversary Gala, a multi-media extravaganza
on Nov. 7 featuring a cast of tens, including
Do Jump Movement Theatre, singer/actress
Robin Chilstrom, dancer Keith Goodman, the
Children's Trapeze Troupe, the Pop Tarts,
juggler extraordinaire David Lichtenstein and
the African rhythms of Boka Marimba (see
Calendar). The performers have donated their
talent to benefit Echo. Last year's gala sold
out and played to a wildly enthusiastic audi
ence. The Oregonian said: ‘ All that was miss
ing were lions and tigers . . . predictably won
derful!’
Another benefit for Echo Theatre takes place
on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 (see Calendar).
A cting Out, Portland's own lesbian improvi-
sational theater troupe, invites the inner child
within you to hang out for an evening o f un
abashed comedy. Acting Out consists o f four
zany women who find it hard to be serious
about anything. Audience members throw out
suggestions and Acting Out plays out your fa
vorite fantasies.