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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 19, 1994)
just out ▼ august 19, 1904 T 19 ! NO august W indfire lays out its annual sum m er p icn ic at Laurelhurst Park. All current and past members are invited! (11 am-3 pm, call Phoenix Rising 223-8299.) FRIDAY The P lu s C lu b S o c ia l Hour provides a relaxing space for gay and bisexual men with HIV or AIDS to meet. (5-8 pm. Esspress It coffee house, 1026 SW Stark. CAP 223-5907.) SUNDAY re ,4 Raging Horm ones, an improv comedy group, performs its final run this month. As part of the farewell shows, Raging Hormones reprises its funni est characters and best-loved bits. Every show is different! (9 pm Fridays and Saturdays, through Au gust 27, Portland Women's Theatre Company, 1728 NE 40th Ave., $5, 287-7707.) 1 The K nights of Malta meet 'n' greet guests and contenders arriving in town for Sunday’s Oregon State Leatherman/Leatherwoman Contest. (9 pm, Dirty Duck Tavern, 439 NW Third Ave., 727-3148.) 120 SATURDAY Join the Eugene G ay, Lesb ian and O th ers O utdoor G roup for a day hike to S an d M oun tain Lookout, near Santiam Pass. Easy, one-mile hike offers a spectacular view of the Cascades. Bring a lunch, water, and appropriate clothing and shoes. (9 am. to carpool to trail head meet at the Beanery, Fifth and Olive Streets. Kim 484-2147.) Come together with individuals and local human rights organizations for the Portland observance of U nity D ay, an international day of reco g n i tion calling fo r the abolition of the death penalty. The event offers speakers, music, read ings and three minutes of silence to focus attention on those currently on death row worldwide. (Noon-3 pm, Terry Shrunk Plaza, SW Third Ave. and Madison Street ) Eu g en e 's G ay, Le sb ia n and O thers Outdoor G ro u p will have a potluck at Oriin's house. (5pm, 2646 Gay Street. Eugene, 344-5907.) Join Rep. Gail Shibley and her guest Kathy Oliver, executive director of Outside/ln. on T/ie H eart o f Portland, as they discuss the increasingly impor tant problem of homeless youth. (7pm, [repeats 7:30 pm Wednesday. August 24] Paragon and TCI Cable Channel 30.) Leather Pride Week festivities culminate in the 1994 O rego n S tate Leatherm an/Leatherw om an C o n te st (7 pm doors: 8 pm contest. Darcelle XV, 208 N W Third, $7. 222-5338.) B allo t M easu re 9 , a video docum entary. shows at Clinton Street Theater. The video features the work of local videographer Linda Kliewer and is produced by Heather MacDonald. It documents the lesbians, gay men and allies that diligently worked to defeat the measure. Afterward, a panel of activists including Donna Red Wing. Kathleen Saadat and Scott Siebert will lead a discussion. (7 pm, 2522 SE Clinton. $5-$10 sliding scale. 287-3256.) MONDAY s R o ssto w n Ram blers a gay and lesbian lare dance club, invites the community and its Bring a dish to pass and your own service to a potluck w elcom ing le sb ian s to Portland Icebreakers are planned to help make new friends. (6:30 pm, It's My Pleasure. 4526 SE Hawthorne. $5, please make reservations: 236-0505.) it ‘ Sund ay at S ev e n : A D a n ce/P e rfo rm an ce A rts Fo ru m .” provides movement- and perfor mance-based artists with an informal opportunity to show and practice developing work and receive audi ence feedback (7pm, Dreams Well Studio, 2857 SE Stark, $1-$5, Carolyn 239-5794.) w B a llo t M e a s u re 9, the vid eo, w ill be sh ow n A ug. 21 at the C linto n S tre e t T h eater. friends foran evening of roller skating fun. This is a private party. Donations of canned food for local AIDS service organizations are encouraged. ( 7:30- 9:30 pm, Oaks Park Roller Skating Rink, $5.) GreenHeart Partners and Bill Rampelt co-produce the first professionally staged reading of Rampelt's play D o You B elieve in Love? The play is the story of an AIDS survivor. “ It’s about love. sex. death and friendship.” says Rampelt. (8 pm, Theatre on the Park, 904 SW Main, $5 with reservations. $6 at the door, reservations: 226-6544.) Q u e e r Night benefits the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the Portland-based “ Fight the Right" Project. Spinning by DJ Rupert Kinnard. (9 pm. La Luna, 215 SE Ninth Ave., $3. 241-LUNA.) T h e N ew Y o rk Le sb ia n A ven g ers' "C ivil R ights O rganizing P ro ject" will be holding a roundtable discussion at Widdershins Books. Under discussion will be the group’s work fighting initiatives in Oregon and Idaho. The Lesbian Avengers of Port land invite all interested activists to meet to discuss strategies and share resources for the upcoming election. (5 pm, 1996 SE Ladd Ave., 232-2129.) m9i ‘ The Ins and O u ts of O ral S e x ' is the topic at the monthly forum of the Speak to Your Brothers Project at Cascade AIDS Project. Presented by Doug Zeh and Howard Dana, the forum provides the latest information on the risks of oral sex and HIV transmis sion. Participants will have the opportunity to identify their own boundaries around oral sex. (7pm, 620 SW Fifth Ave., Suite 300, 223-5907.) “N aithar O na and Half tha Other." stones in performance with performance artist and writer Travers Scott, poet Flora Durham, and guitarist Jon Bunce. Through Aug. 27. (8pm, The Idiot Room at the Rexall Rose. 2403 NE Alberta, $6 seniors and stu dents: $8 general, a light supper is available before the show for $8. 282-9781.) FRIDAY ‘ Sp aakin g Heart to Heart: A C o m m u n ica tion W orkshop for Le sb ia n C o u p le s “ is pre sented by Sarah Wheeler and Ricia Schaff. This workshop helps create an opportunity to learn some of the skills necessary for intimacy. (7:30-9:30 pm; through noon Sunday, August 28. location available upon reservation, $200 per couple. 245-2761.) Coun try W estern dancing for w om an (7:30 pm lessons, 8:30- 10:00pm dance. 2800SE Harrison, $3 at the door, 233-2047.) L a s t Frid ay V id e o s at Widdershins: The Women, a 1939 film with an all-female cast. The foremother of Desert Hearts. (8 pm, 1996 SE Ladd Ave., free, 232-2129.) It’s My Pleasure presents the workshop "Childrani A doption, A rtificia l Insam ination, G u a rd ian sh ip and Mora* with attorney Cindy Cumfer. (7 pm, 4526 SE Hawthorne Blvd., free, must prereg ister: 236-0505.) Q u e e r N ight's first birthday will be celebrated with a big party throughout the whole La Luna com plex! Featuring DJs Aquaman, Mestizo, and Kitty Diggens and performances by the all-dyke band Team Dreschand Satan's Pilgrims. A benefit for SOC PAC. (9 pm doors, 215 SE Ninth Ave., $6 or more donation at the door. 241-LUNA.) S is ta rS p irit presents a Fam in ist C h ristia n Com m union Wheelchair accessible. Now. open to all. (7:30 pm. Queen o f Heaven Gnostic Chapel. 2229 SE Market St.. 294-0645.) Fran ci M cM ahon reads from her new novel. S ta y ing tha Diatanca. a literate, lovable, lesbian West ern. (7:30 pm, Laughing Horse Books. 3652 SE Division St., free, wheelchair accessible, 236-2893.) THURSDAY “Is H om osexuality a Sin ?" Leam biblical self- defense for those who say it is. All “ gay-friendlies welcome to the Rev. Alice Knott’s empowenng work shop (7 pm, It’s My Pleasure. 4526 SE Hawthorne Blvd., $3-$5. must preregister: 236-0505.) The Portland W om en's Theatre Com pany presents a staged reading of two one-act plays: Play... Wn‘#e/wntten and directed by March Brooker, and D o o r to D o o r written and directed by Krista Koontz. The readings will be followed by discussion with the playwnghts. (8 pm, 1728 NE 40th Ave., admission by donation, 287-7707.) J o e M orales R each for the S k y '94 B ic y c le Tour to benefit people with AIDS. The courses—at 35, 65 and 100 miles—begin at Rex Hill Vineyards. The tour is sponsored by Pazzo Ristorante Partici pants receive a T-shirt and post-tour meal. (7:30-9 30 am registration. $30entryfee, 228 1515or284 5446) 127 SATURDAY Go c a r cam ping and day hiking to Smith Rock State Park near Redmond with the Eugene Gay. Lesbian and Others Outdoor Group. (Return Sunday. Aug. 28. contact J P. 726-3908.) Join other people with HIV or AIDS and their friends and families at Washington Park for a P erfectly Positive P icn ic in the P ark Bnng stuff for the grill, and a salad or dessert. Sponsored by Cascade AIDS Project. Project Quest, and the Immune En hancement Project. (1-5 pm. near the Sacajawea statue, contact Graham Hamman 223-5907.) Join the Lesbian Avengers at a benefit to ra ise money for a self-defense w orkshop for queer women. Hosted by Jivarco Sound. Club J, and DJ Mel. (8 pm-midnight. East Avenue Tavern, 727 E Burnside, $3. 236-6900.) MONDAY Queer Night with DJ Aquaman (9 pm, La Luna. 215 SE Ninth Ave.. $3. 241 -LUNA ) Septem ber THURSDAY The “S p eakin g of S e x W o rksh o p “ is hosted by the Speak to Your Brothers Project of CAP. A hot new safer-sex workshop. (6-9.30 pm, CAP offices. 620 SW Fifth Ave., Suite 300, 223-5907.) FRIDAY The P lu s C lu b S o c ia l H our provides a relaxing space for gay and bisexual men with HIV or AIDS to meet. Every first Friday. (5-8 pm, Hobo's. 120 N W Third Ave., CAP 223-5907.) Learn about lesb ian histo ry from historians Brooks and Katherine, owners of Widdershins Books. Leam about the feminist and lesbian foremothers and events that shaped our “ today." All women wel come. (7pm. It's My Pleasure, 4526 SE Hawthorne. $3-$5, please preregister: 236-0505.) Powersurge presents the 19 94 S /M Le ath e r D yke C o n fe re n ce in Seattle. Wash Workshops, shows, a masquerade ball, and more are slated. (Friday-Monday. Sept. 2-5. Ramada Inn. 2200 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 98121, $ 120 day o f conference, hotel: 1-800-228-2828; Powersurge: 206-233 8429.) SATURDAY C lim b the South S is te r (10,358 ft.) with the Eugene Gay. Lesbian and Others Outdoor Group Climb into the Moraine Lake area and camp for the evening, then climb the South Sister on Sunday. For expenenced hikers, with good hiking boots. Some group meals will be potluck. (Saturday-Monday. Sept. 3-5, contact Carl 726 8901 or Kim 484-2147.) (S e e the Thaatmr an d G allary liatinga in O u t A b o u t Tow n.)