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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 2, 1994)
just out ▼ d e co m b e r 2. 1994 T 23 december FRIDAY P ositive P ra sa nca hosts a gay, lesbian and bisexual spihtual discussion and potluck at the Loyola Retreat Center. Varying forms of spihtual expres sion welcome. Topic: What do the holidays mean to you? (5 pm potluck. 3220 SE 43rd Ave., 860-2798) G a llo w a y an d Lu cka tt perform jazz, blues and country at Hunter's Edge coffee house. No cover, no smoking; all ages welcome. (7-10 pm. 2469 SE Burnside St.) T h e Fallen A n g e l C h o ir is back with an all-new show. W ak e U p a n d S m a ll th a A n g a la . a full- length concert jam-packed with songs and sketches guaranteed to goose you for the holidays! (8 pm Dec. 2. 3. 8, 9. 10. 15, 16 and 17-, 2 pm Dec. 11; Scottish Rites Temple. 709 SW 15th Ave., $13.50 [fo r tickets: send SASE o r$ 1 fo r postage to PO Box 13437. Portland. OR 972131. 295-1142.) Join M ichael A lle n H a rriso n and friends for an "E nchan ted C h ris tm a s " concert at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Hear excerpts from the hit SnowMan: A W inter Ballet, as well as traditional Christmas music with a contemporary, sometimes jazzy feel. (8 pm, $14.50-$17.50 advance [tickets: Ticket M aster 224-44001; $20.50-$24.50 door. 293-7500.) TUESDAY Seattle writer C h a rlo tte W atso n S h e rm a n and Portlander T o m S p a n b a u a r read from new works in a benefit for the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center. (7:30 pm. 5340 N Interstate Ave., $10 [tickets: credit card orders: 227-2583; o r at IFC C or Shades o f C olor A rt Gallery. 316 NE Thompson St.l, 227-2583.) F irs t T u e s d a y W o m a n 's C o ffe e h o u se fea tures Karen Harding, Deanne Noelle and Heather Schoeck. Carol Steinel hosts. ASL interpreted. (7:30 pm, Bijou Cafe. 132 S W Third Ave., $3. 233-2047.) A m n a sty Intarnational holds a W rita -a -Th o n at Portland State University's Campus Ministry. (Noon-8 pm, 633 SW M ontgom ery St. 297-3583.) The Cascade Bears announces its Santa P aw s P ro ja cti T a d d y b a a rs at Tim b a rlin a . Fun. mu sic, entertainment and surprises. (8.30 pm doors; 9:30 pm show. The D irty Duck, 439 N W Third Ave., $3 with teddy bear; $5 without. Beadine: 323-6071.) Dance to the rhythms of V illa g a S p irit M arim ba B a n d and D a n cin g T ra a s M a rim b a B a n d All ages; smoke- and alcohol-free. (8 pm. Body Moves Dance Studio. 918 SW Yamhill S t., $6 door; 12 and under free.) G a llo w a y and Lu cka tt perform at the White Moon Cow Cafe in Pacific City, Ore., a women- owned space on the coast! (8-10 pm.) S a c o n d S a tu rd a y W o m a n 's C offaahousa hosts the New and Improved Old-Fashioned Barbie Invitational. Local artists and craftspeople explore Entertainment includes Soul Syndicate band leader Phillis Whitmore directing a sing-along of feminist and labor movement songs. Wheelchair accessible; child care available with two days notice. (6:30 pm international buffet supper; 7 pm meeting; Commu nity Room, Northwest Service Center. 1819 N W Everett St., $5 donation fo r supper, 228-3090.) FRIDAY T h a N ational La a th a r A s s o c ia tio n 's D a - c a m b a r C lu b N ig h t is a benefit for the Bradley- Angle House. Please bring an item of canned food or a wrapped gift for a child. (8 pm. The Bng. 1035SW Stark St., free if you arrive before 9 p m .) G a llo w a y and L u c k a tt perform blues, jazz and country at the Deschutes Brewery in Bend. Ore. (8- 10 pm. also Saturday. Dec. 17. no cover.) T h a C ity N ig h tc lu b presents its “ Fag Hag Con test. " Each contestant explains why she loves being a “fag hag." Winner receives free admission to the City for a year. (13 N W 13th Ave., 224-CITY.) SATURDAY M ic h a e l M e n g e r 's R e a lly B IG D a n c e C o m p a n y 's “ The Holiday Show" is about Xmas— a larger-than-fruitcake spoof of a zany telethon trek. Besides Santa and Mrs. Claus, the company brings you Reincows, kidnapping and murder! How's that for a holiday treat? (8 pm Fndayand Saturday. Dec. 2-17; 2 pm Saturday. Dec: 10 and 17; Portland Women's Theater Company, 1728 NE 40th Ave., $6-$8 door, o r call 287-7707.) Eu g ene's W o m y n 's H o lid a y M a rk e t, A u c tion and G o d d e ss C e le b ra tio n is a womyn- only holiday event. ( 11 am -6pm market; noon-4 pm silent auction; 2 pm drumming by JOYA, 7-9 pm Goddess Celebration. $3 $ 10 sliding scale for cel ebration [no one turned away fo r lack o f funds). 1545 W 22nd. Eugene. Beth 503-687-5763.) T h e Fo re st G ro u p holds its potluck and planning meeting. (6:30 pm potluck, 7:30 pm meeting, 4209 NE 73rd Ave.. 287-8014.) Romp in the snow with the F o re st G ro u p on a cross-country skiing trip. Advanced beginners and intermediate skiers. Route: 10-12 miles to Camp Windy and Bonney Butte. (255-3378.) I 3 D arcelle X V and C o m p a n y at the C ity N ig h t clu b! The internationally famous female imperson ator comes to the City with a special holiday perfor mance. (13 N W 13th Ave., 224-CITY.) SATURDAY "R e m e m b e rin g the Lo ve ...th e Laughter." an AIDS recital, is performed at MCC Portland. Come join in the love, the laughter, the tears, and the healing in honor of World AIDS Day. (7-8 pm, 1644 NE 24th Ave., 281-8868.) M icha e l A lle n H a rriso n p e rfo rm s at the S c h n itz on F rid a y, D e c . 2 The Rose City Gay Freedom Band presents “H o w the B a n d S to le C h ris tm a s ." a concert of popu lar classics with a touch of holiday melodies. (8pm, Augustana Lutheran Church. 2710NE 14th Ave., $5 advance; $6 door, 790-2170.) The S n ic k e rs La B a rr S h o w continues, bus ads or no! Special guest Gary Knapp, owner of The Crimson Phoenix, discusses “ Sex and Beyond." (10 pm, Channel 21; also on Channel 59: 9:30 pm Fridays; 5 pm Saturdays; 3:30 pm Mondays. 727-2491.) Howie Baggadonutz presents "Hom o for the H o lid a y s ," an extravaganza starring comic S co tt S ilve rm a n . Also appearing are singer-musician B.J. Castleman, and Thomas Lauderdale with his band Pink Martini. (8 pm, Echo Theatre. 1515 SE 37th Ave., $11 advance [tickets: Fastixx224-8499, Music Millennium, Jellybean, It's M y Pleasure!; $13 door.) The Rosetown Ramblers present C o u n try W est ern D a n c in g at the Portland Metro Police Club. There will be a full-service bar. lessons and dancing. (9:30 p m -1:30 am, 618 SE Alder S t., $5.) "S o w in g D e a d ly S e e ds: G lo b a l W eapons P ro liferatio n " is a citizen’s conference spon sored by Oregon PeaceWorks, Peace Action Edu cation Fund, and Women's International League for Peace and Freedom-Portland branch. (10:30 am- 4:30 pm, Koinonia House, 633 S W Montgomery St.. $5 $ 15. 585-2767.) 14 SUNDAY Eastside O ut is women’s night at the East Avenue Tavern. Every Sunday. DJ Mel spins the discs and presents live performances by a variety of artists. (9 pm-midnight, 727 E Burnside St., $2.) Go cross-country skiing with tha Foraat group on Mount St. Helens. (Interm ediate-level course, 335-8320.) 19 FRIDAY Laughing Horse Books presents M a b S e g re st— reading, signing and discussing her new book. M e m o ir o f a R ace T ra ito r. Proceeds benefit the Portland Rainbow Coalition and the Women's Project. Wheelchair accessible. (Z-30pm. 3652 SE Division St.. $0-$15 sliding scale. 236-2893.) e Join the G a y, Lssbia n an d O th s rs O u td o o r G ro u p fora “ Funky Kabin at the Coast Weekend” near Vachats. For two nights, the large cabin serves as a home base for hikes, touring, board games, and potluck meals. Limited to 14 people. ($15, send checks to: Odin, 2646 G^y St.. Eugene. OR 97401. 503-344-5907.) C o u n try W estern d a ncing fo r w o m a n. Learn the "Oil Can Slide." (7:30 pm lesson; 10:00 pm dance, St. David's Parish Hall, 2800SE Harrison St.. $3 door. 233-2047.) S a ra h S h o rtt performs music from her new re lease, Shorttcuts. at the Rexall Rose Cafe. (7:30 pm, 2403 NE Alberta St., free. 282-9781.) SATURDAY the medium of Barbie to convey the stories of women in history. Reception with the creators (8-10 pm). (Exhibit hours: 11 am-7 pm Saturday; and noon- 6 pm Sunday, Widdershins, 1996 SE Ladd Ave., 232-2129.) Radical W om en presents its H o lid a y B enefit Bazaar, offering practical gifts and rummage at working-class prices! Wheelchair accessible. (10 am-5pm; also 10am-4pm Sunday. Musicians Union Hall. 325 NE 20th Ave., to donate call 228-3090.) SUNDAY SUNDAY Join lasbian and g ay fam ilias w ith young c h ild ra n for a potluck brunch. (10 am-noon, 777-5307.) It's a B e a r B last w ith the C a s c a d e B e a rs ! (4- 7 pm, PDX Eagle. $5 members; $6 nonmembers. Beadine: 323-6071.) WEDNESDAY Positive P re se n ce hosts a gay, lesbian and bisexual spiritual discussion and potluck at the Loyola Retreat Center. Varying forms of spiritual expres sion welcome. Topic: How do you handle endings? (5 pm. 3220 SE 43rd Ave., 860-2798.) D yn a m ic D iffarancas w o rksh o p s, presented by the Metropolitan Human Rights Commission, teach how people are oppressed or oppress others, how to build allies and network with community members and groups, and how to embrace the benefits of a diverse society. (6:30-8:45 pm. Holly wood Senior Center. 1820 NE 40th Ave., free, call Jamae Hilliard to register: 823-5136 voice/TDD.) B a a r's N ig h t O u t: S p a a d w a y Lights B ears Tour the holiday lights at Portland International Race way with Cascade Bears. (6:30 pm meet at Dirty Duck; 7 pm carpools leave, $7 per car [up to 7 people], Beadine: 323-6071.) S is ta rS p irit's C a la b ra tio n P lann in g M aat- ing. All women welcome. (7:30pm , Suite 426, 408 SW Second Ave., 294-0645.) I15EZE Join Radical Women and friends for “ A ' International Human Rights Day Celebration of the Fight for Freedom. The Je w is h Lesbian an d B isexual P o tlu ck G ro u p meets for brunch. (11 am -1 pm, Elana 230-1460.) S is ta rS p irit's T e n th A n n u a l F e stiva l of Lights C e le b ra tio n All women and children welcome. Wheelchair accessible. (6pm , Echo The atre. 1515 SE 37th Ave., 294-0645.) MONDAY Do Jump's W in te r C a m p fo r K id s in C irc u s an d P e rfo rm a n ce S k ills begins. Learn acrobat ics, trapeze, juggling, unicycling and more— in a creative and sane atmosphere. (10 am-noon, Dec. 19-23. ages 4 and up. Echo Theatre. 1515 SE37th Ave.. $60 full course; o r $15 per day. 231-1232.) (S e e the theater and g a lle ry listings in O u t A b o u t T o w n .) ■ x