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.)