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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 21, 1994)
ju s t ou t ▼ Ja n u a ry 2 1 , 1 9 0 4 ▼ 19 ja n u a ry Art for AIDS presents personals, a contemporary play about people looking for love in the personal ads. (fl pm. Cordial Hall. 320 SE 2nd. dinner and show $14. $25 for couples: show only $8 adults, $5 students and seniors, shows Thurs.-Sun. through out January.) The Portland Folklore Society sponsors the monthly Th ird F rid ay C o ffeeh o u se Spud Mountain String Quartet. Terri Grayum and Shanghai'd on the Willamette perform folk songs and old-time dance tunes. This event is smoke-free and refreshments are available. (8 pm. Multnomah Friends Meeting House. 4312SEStark St.. $4 general: $3 members; free to children under 12. 684-8999.) A play by H olly Hughes. The Lady Dick, has been called “ hostile." "disturbing" and "repugnant." See for yourself. (.Raving A fter Hours. Fridays and Satur days at 10:30 pm through Feb. 12. Stark Raving Theater, 4319 SE Hawthorne, reservations recom mended. 232-7072.) photo by nck baratta Fear N o M usic is a concert exploring current “ cutting edge" composition. Janice Giteck's Om Shanti. written and dedicated to people living with AIDS, is featured. Works by John Adams. Karlheinz Stockhausen. Arvo Part and William O. Smith are also included. (8pm. TheOldChurch, 1422 SW 11th Ave.. $9 general. $6 students and seniors. 222- 2031.) The a cappella group Zap M am a is show cased in the film M izik e M am a a t the N o rth w e s t Film C e n te r. S e e re v ie w on page 28. in particular the 1992 anti-gay and -lesbian ballot initiatives in Oregon and Colorado. (9-9:30 am. Monday-Friday, through Jan. 28. 90.7 FM.) Japanese Canadian writer Joy K ogaw a reads from her autobiographical novels. Itsukaand Obasan. Both books focus on the impact of the internment of citizens of Japanese descent during World War II. and her own family's fight for redress. ( 7.30 pm. Powell s Books. 1005 W Burnside St.) "Listen to a W om an's V oice: Rooted in the Earth" Is the Portland Lesbian Choir's winter con cert. The performance is interpreted for the hearing impaired; wheelchairs can enter the building, but the bathrooms are not acessible. Childcare will be avail able. (8 pm. Scottish Rite Temple. 709 SW 15th Ave., $10. no one will be turned away for lack o f funds [tickets: It's M y Pleasure. Annie Bloom s Books. Choir members, and at the door], 233- 9413.) The City Nightclub is the venue for "Ménage A Trois" presented by T h e Lady C arlotta. (Doors open 10 pm. 13th Ave., $6 cover. 224-CITY.) M o th e rlo d e presents a benefit concert to help pay the medical costs of Alexandra Ellis, a four-year-old living with cancer. (3 pm. First Unitarian Church, Southwest Twelfth and Salmon St.. $15.) Mittleman Jewish Community Center presents the Young Adult's Sunday Brunch, featuring Susan Stanley speaking on "Tapping Y o u r Roots," a unique approach to learning family history. (Call Eliana Temkin for details. 244-0111.) S T MONDAY Q u ee r N ig h t benefits the Rural Organizing Project, a network of over 55 Oregon human-rights organiza tions. Come to dance, have fun and fight bigotry— all at the same time, imagine! (9pm. La Luna. 215SE Pine St.. $2. 241-LUNA.) KBOO Community Radio presents "In Jesus' Nam e: Th e P olitics of Bigotry." a five-part documentary produced by Barbara Bernstein. The series investigates the Christian Right and explores 1 MONDAY FRIDAY Queer Night benefits the R ural O rganizing Project. (See Jan. 24.) Last Friday V id eo s at Widdershins features An Angel at My Table, based on the autobiography of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, directed by Jane Campion. (7 pm. 1996 SE Ladd Ave., 232-2129.) William Langewiesche. a longtime correspondent for The Atlantic. Introduces his new book. C utting Fo r Sign. This detailed portrait of the 1.952-mile border that divides, and joins, the United States and Mexico offers perspective on NAFTA, a history of North- and Central-American relations, and reflec tions on the changes to come. (7:30 pm. Purple Room. Powell's Books. 1005 W Burnside St.) K -fH The C om m u nity C ycling C en ter celebrates its grand opening with games, food and door prizes. This family event will showcase the Center's pro grams. designed for low-income Portland residents: bicycle safety and maintenance classes, affordable used bicycle distribution and job training courses for women and men. 16 to 20 years old. (Noon-2 pm. 2407 NE Alberta St.. 288-8864.) The Men's Caucus of Stopping Violence Against Women will sponsor "Superbowl Sunday: A Teach-In about Sports. M asculinity, M ale- Bonding and V io len ce A gainst Women " This is a highly interactive alternative to watching the Big Game. ( 1 pm. Laughing Horse Books. 3652 SE Division St., free) Learn the latest In tw o-step and line dancing with instructor Cindy. Smoke-free. (Lesson at 7:30 pm. followed by dancing at 8:30 pm, Metropolitan Community Church. 1644 NE 24th Ave.. $3. 233- 2047.) . Zap Mama, the highly acclaimed five-woman a cappella singing group of Zairean and Belgian de scent. is the subject of M iz ik e M am a, a film by Violaine Viller. Showing with Mizike Mama is Djem befola. which follows Mamady Keita, one of the world's greatest African percussionists, from his home in Brussels to his native village in Guinea. West Africa. (7 pm. Berg Swann Auditorium, Port land Art Museum. 1219 SW Park Ave.. $5.50.) Reiki Masterand licensed massage technician Frank Coppieters will offer a free sem inar on the ancient healing art of Reiki. The presentation will include a general overview, examples of possible benefits, and a short demonstration of the method. (6 pm, 6303 S W Sweetbriar. call Dianne Geldon for details. 292-4415.) yjp. 1 SATURDAY See what The New York Times calls ‘ astonishing physical control and deftness," when the acclaimed H ubbard S tre e t D ance C om pany of C h i cago performs at the Civic Auditorium— for one night only! (8 pm. 222 SW Clay St.. [tickets: Fastixx. 224 8499 and the Schnitzer box office!.) Q u eer Com edy N ig h t with Scott Capurro and Carol Steinel, one night only! (8 pm at Echo Theatre. 1515 SE 37th. advance tickets $11 at all Fastixx outlets 1224-84991 and It s M y Pleasure; $13 at the door. Wheelchair accessible.) fe b ru a ry First Tuesday C offeehouse offers a variety of entertainment, including singer-songwriter J.P.. Mina Carson from Corvallis and emcee Carol Steinel. Smoke-free; interpreted for the hearing impaired. (7:30 pm. Bijou Cafe. 132 SW 3rd Ave.. $3. 233- 2047.) Com ing O u t support group for women Please pre-register. (7 pm. It's M y Pleasure. 4526 SE Hawthorne Blvd.. free. 236-0505.) "The M aya Cosm os: 3 0 0 0 Y e ars on the Sham an's Path " Dr. Scheie will examine the way the ancient Maya understood the world, comparing their world view to that of modern science and politics. (7:30 pm. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, call for ticket information. 224-8499.) Episodes on the Edge o f Tim e Is a new evening-length theater work by Judith Catterall that explores pieces of history through a kaleidoscope of surreal and satirical vignettes. Performers include Pattie Benson, Ruby Bums. PeggyGilliamand James Griener. Through Feb. 6. (8pm, FridayarxiSaturday; 2 pm. Saturday and Sunday. $10 general; $8 stu dents. seniors and members; $5 matinees only. Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center. 5340 N Inter state Ave.. 823 2000) Jam es B aldw in: The P ric e o f the T icket (7 and 9 pm. see listing Feb. 3) I 5 »7* Portland hosts the w o rld p re m ie re o f Tim M ille r's n e w solo p e rfo rm a n c e . N a k e d B reath Michael Callen collaborated with Miller on the musical score of this powerful and moving per formance on queer life in the 1990s. (8 pm. Echo Theatre. 1515 SE37th. $ 1 0 advance tickets maybe subject to a surcharge! at all Fastixx outlets 1224- 84991. Music Millennium arx!It s My Pleasure; $12.50 at the door. $8 student rush tickets available 15 minutes prior to curtain Wheelchair accessible.) Jam es B aldw in: The P ric e o f the T ick e t ( 7 pm. see Feb. 4 listing) 16 SUNDAY N a k e d B reath starring Tim Miller plays at 7 pm. (See Feb. 5 listing ) Jam es B aldw in: The P ric e o f a T ic k e t ( 5 pm and 7 pm. see Feb. 4 listing ) Lisa Hersch presents a workshop on "Energy W ork, the Goddess and Paganism "All women welcome, please preregister. (7 pm, It's M y Plea sure. 4526 SE Hawthorne Blvd.. $3-5. 236 0505.) THURSDAY The Clinton Street Theatre presents the film Jam es B aldw int The P ric e o f the Ticket, a revealing look at this black gay man. who was a most prophetic writer. Through Feb. 6. (7 pm. Thursday-Sunday; 9 pm. Friday only. special matinée. 5 pm. Sunday. 2522 SE Clinton St.. $4; matinée $2. 238 8899.) The Welcoming Committee of the First Unitarian Church invites lesbian, gay and bisexual community members and friends to a potluck dinner and party (6pm. Parish Hall. 1011 SW 12th Ave., call Bill for details. 236-2830.) The Science. Technology and Society Lecture Se rles presents Dr. Linda Scheie, speaking on the 17 MONDAY Therapist and author Nelly Kaufer presents a work shop on "S piritu al R enew al for V a le n tin e 's D a y ." Learn how to bond spiritually in relationships. (7 pm, It's M y Pleasure, 4526 SE Hawthorne B lv d , 236 0505) 1 8 TUESDAY The regular meeting of the Sexual Minority Round table with P o rtla n d P o lic e C h ie f C h a rle s M oose. Members of the community are encour aged to come and bring issues pertaining to law enforcement and the sexual minority communities. This is a safe, discrete gathering. (Noon 1:30 pm. room 1542. on the 15th floor. Justice Center 1111 SW 2nd Ave.)
