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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 3, 1995)
20 ▼ February 3, 1005 ▼ just out out about town P ho to gra phs from tho book W om an En Large : Im ages o f Fa t N u d e s are on display at T h a P h o to g ra p h ic Im aga G a lla ry th ro u gh Fab. 25. M oat tha pho to gra pher, Laurie Edison, at a g alle ry talk Frid a y, Fab. 3, at 7 pm (sea g alle ry listings). Edison w ill also appear w ith tha b o o k's author, D e b b ie N o tkin, at In O th e r W o rd s on S a tu rd a y, Fab. 4 c a le n d a r). OW TO CONTACT US O ut Ab o u t To w n is a free community service of Ju s t o u t Listings of events, announcements and groups that are specifically relevant to gay men. lesbians and bisexuals of every color in Oregon are provided free of charge. Ju st o u t prtnts a full groups listing In the second issue of the month, the deadline for that issue is the Thursday before the first Friday of the month In the first issue that comes out each month Ju s t o u t will list only immediate care organizations The deadline for that issue is the Thursday before the third Fnday of the month These deadlines apply to the calendar also Announcem ents are subject to editing, and inclusion is subject to space limitations, relevance and receipt by deadline Submissions cannot be accepted over the phone Please type your announcement Send subm issions to Ju s t o u t calendar. PO Box 14400. Portland. OR 97214-0400; or fax to 236-1257 Items in O u t Ab o u t To w n run for six months If you wish to continue to run your group's information, please submit an updated announce ment before the expiration date noted at the end of your listing ENTERTAINMENT through March 12. At the show's opening (2 -5 pm. Sunday. Feb 12) Hoffman Gallery Curator and Director Kate Bonansinga will give a talk (Talk 2 pm. gallery hours 11 am -7 pm Tuesday- Thursday. I0a m -5 pm Friday-Sunday. Oregon School o f A rts and Crafts. 8245 S W Barnes B d . 297 5544 ) Th e BeMry announces the opening o f 'U nderbelly.' a series of oil paintings by M oe S c h w a rtz that offers a peek under Portlandia's skirts Through Feb 26 The Belfry is a collection o f'o b je ts d 'W h a t? ' by proprietor Jane Clugston and other local artists. (I I 30 am-6 pm Wednesday. Thursday and Sunday; I I 30 am-7 pm Friday-Saturday. 3153 SE Belmont S t . 234 0 3 5 9 ) retrospective on the life and works of the most popular dramatist o f the Victorian age. M olly Bloom is a 'through-the-keyhole' look at Joyce's lusty heroine W ith her sleeping husband Leopold beside her in their darkened bed. the passionate Molly muses on life. sex. love and adultery Runs Feb 9-19. (8 pm Thursday-Saturday; 2 pm Saturday and Sunday. Winningstad Theater. Portland Center for the Performing Arts. 1111 S W Broadway. $19-$26 50 ltickets PCPA Box Office. Ticketmaster 224-4400) ) S ylvia 's C lass A c t D in n e r Th e a tre presents the Portland premiere of the musical revue F o r e v e r P la id The lighthearted story of a male harmony group whose career and lives were cut short when their '54 M ercury was hit by a bus filled with Catholic schoolgirls Plays through March 18 (Thursday-Saturday 6 15 pm dinner. 8 pm show. Sunday: 11 30 am brunch. 1 pm show; and 5 .15 pm dinner. 7 pm show. 5115 NE Sandy B lv d . $24 95 dinner; $1 9 95 brunch, reservations 2256828) U f a D u r in g W a rtim e is presented by D readnought Theatre C o m pa n y at the Clinton Street Theatre The play is a dark, upbeat, bitter, surreal dramatic comedy about life. love, death, gun nuts, home security systems salesmen, barfly losers, and theologian John Calvin Through Feb 11. (8 pm Friday-Saturday. 2522 SE Clinton S t . $ 6 door. 650-7001 ) D e ir d r e o f th e S o rro w s plays at Paula P roductions Stage 4 Theatre W ritten by Irish playwright John Millington Synge, the play is based on an ancient Celtic myth— the story of Deirdre. a wild and free spirit Raised to be the wife of a king, she runs away to Scotland with another man Through Feb 25 (8 pm Thursdays-Saturdays. 527 SE Pine S t . $ 8 general $6 students and senxxs. reservations 238-9692 ) Groan H e a rt Partners presents L e ig h C la r k 'a H a t b o x : U n d e r th e B ig T o p i A C ir c u s C a b a r e t W ritten and directed by Leigh Clark, Hatbox stars Clark. Tash Wesp. Alima. Kathy Watts. Jennifer Subrin. Steve Bailey, and Remus Ridly. the performing rat The show is a series o f vignettes and routines which express the inspiration o f this diverse group o f artists Through Feb 27 (7 3 0 pm Mondays. Theater on the Park. 904 S W Mam S t . $10. 226 6544 ) Stark R aving Th e atre brings you S t i l l L ife , by Myra Donnelley In this bittersweet drama, a model, a waitress and an executive are driven together by their own unique desires One must be captured on canvas before any will be free Diane Englert directs Through Feb 4 (8 pm Friday Saturday. 4319 SE Hawthorne B K d . tickets 232- 7072 ) Stark Raving Theatre's Raving A lta r H o u r* presents D ross S u ita f o r H ir e featuring the women who brought you last year's smash hit Cynthia Butts conducts a series o f five grief release sessions, called 'O n e to A n o th e r.'(7-9 pm Thursdays, through March 16. $30, call The Potter's House Ministries 775-5024.) G a t h e r in g s Project Q uest will sponsor 'L iv in g Fullyi A P acific N o rth w est H IV and A ID S Healing C on fe re n ce . ' for those whose lives have been touched by HIV and AIDS A healing retreat; a time for learning, play, tears, inspiration and joy. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Jon Kaiser. M D , author o f Immune Power The conference will be held at Breitenbush Hot Springs. (Thursday-Sunday. April 20-23. registra tion $269. 241-1635 ) (4 /2 1) Th e Pho tographic Im age G a lle ry will feature photographs by Diane Roaenblum , N in a G la se r, and Laurie Edison in an heater Th e Lesbian A ve n g e rs —a direct-action group focused on issues of survival and visibility of lesbians, bi-women and trans-dykes— announces a change in its meeting location. All women welcome! (8 pm, first and third Tuesdays. Rexall Rose Cafe. 2403 NE Alberta. 452-5408 ) ( 7/7) Hills Conference Center and Resort Featured guests include Anthony Hawkins, director of the V.A. Center for Minority Affairs, and Joan Furey, director of the V.A. Center for W omen Veterans. W orkshops, sensitivity training, and a 'V .A . Town Meeting for V eterans' are planned. (Friday-Monday. Feb 17-20, $260 per person [double occu pancy) includes accommodations, food and workshops, details: AFV, 34 6 Broadway. S u ite d 11.NewYork. N Y 10013; o r call: 212-349-3455; fax: 212 23 36 05 8; e-mail: S W A R O O P 4 1 4 0 a o lco m )(3 /3 ) artists In the exhibition and discuss their individual works as well as their contribution to contemporary U S craft and design (2 pm Sunday. Feb 12. 1219 S W Park Ave .fre e with museum admission. 226-2811.) Th a C anada Pacific R epertory Th e a tre and T h a C o n se rva tory present glimpses of two of Ireland's greatest writers, with O s c a r Wilds In E a rn e s t and James Joyce's M o lly B lo o m Earnest is a local audience Send in your broadsides, 'zine work, newsletter pieces, articles, demo fliers, transitory agitprop (wheatpasting posters, stick ers, spray paint documentation), et c , along with some Info: why you did it. what you did with it. responses New material welcome. Deadline: May 1. 1995. (Send material— multiple copies if possible— or inquiries to: D Gould. 4646 N W nchester Ave . Suite 2, Chicago. IL 60640; e- mail to E Rand: erandObates.edu.)(4 /2 M Th e A m erican Federation of V eterans will hold Its Biennial Conference and Educational S u m m it at the New York Holiday M atthew K angas curator o f the * Breaking Barriers Recent Ameri can C ra ft" exhibition at the Portland Art Museum, w ill give a gallery talk in the PAM Milks Galleries Kangas will provide background on the T Q ueers R U s is putting together an anthology of all radical, queer, anti-assim ilationist material that deserves more than a Oregon Cascades. Faeries will gather for five days, sharing stories, rituals, fantasies, wisdom, healing and love amid the spectacular surroundings. Facilities include hot springs, hot tubs and sauna. (Thursday-Monday. Feb 16-20. to register, write: B B W 95. 114 NE 22nd Ave.. Portland. OR 97232-3104; e-mail FlavndVillOaolcom; o r call: 735-4758 ) ( 2/3 ) Th e Hoffm an G allery presents "A rts and Crafts Interiors" Monotypes by Rhoda P aachar of Portland and mixed media work by Texas artist Robin S co tt P o p s are featured at the Acanthus G allary Peacher works in a variety of sizes; her pieces are both framed and unframed Pope's pieces are diptych-like. using multiple layers of screen mesh combined with wood, foam, sand, acrylic and found objects Through Feb 25 (Noon-6 pm Friday-Saturday o r by appointment. Suite 210, 120 N W Ninth A ve . 224-5475.) Singers and instrum entalists are invited to sing and/or accom pany a vocal ensemble sponsored by Shalom Ministries Music will include a variety o f styles, religious and social comment, in support of civil rights for all (760-4215.)(2/17 ) N orthw est Radical Faeries celebrates its A nnual W inter Gathering at Breitenbush Hot Springs, southeast of Portland in the G allery exhibition titled 'Real Women * From 7-8 pm Fnday. Feb. 3, the gallery will host an artists talk with all three photographers. Rosenblum's series. 'T h e Naked Truth About W om en.' presents women as they see themselves Edison's photographs, from her book Women En Large Images o f Fat Nudes, aim to redefine what it means to be fat. An erotic undercurrent ripples throughout Nina Glaser's musings on women Through Feb 25. (Gallery hours 10 am-5:30 pm Monday- Sat urday; 240 S W First A v e . 224 3543 ) Lesbian w annabe w riters! join a group formed to explore and develop interest and skill in various types of writing— poetry, prose, nonfiction An interest in writing is all that is required (M arty297-3480 ) (3/17) Th a G a y and Lesbian Parents C oalition International C o n ference. held June 30-July 3 at the University of Callfomia-Los The Lady Dick ( 10:30pm Friday-Saturday. through Feb 4 .9pm Friday- Saturday. Feb 10-11, 4319 SE Hawthorne B lv d . $5. reservations 232-7072.) Co-editors Karen X. Tulchlnsky and James Johnstone are accepting Portland C antor Stag* presents William Shakespeare's M e a an album of snapshots that reflect the spectrum of lesbian and gay life experiences Deadline March 31. 1995. (For full guidelines, send SASE lmust have correct Canadian postage o r International Reply Coupons] to: Queer Glances. Queer Moments. 01002-1340 Burnaby St.. Vancouver, B C.. Canada. V6E 1R1.)(4/7 ) s u r e f o r M e a s u re . one of the playwright's most compelling 'p ro b lem ' plays Measure for Measure examines issues relevant to today's politically charged climate Through Feb 4. (8 pm Friday-Saturday. Intermediate Theater. Portland Center for the Performing Arts. $9-$33. 274 6 5 8 8 ) T y g re a H e a rt S h a ke sp e are C o . continues its staging of Shakespeare’s history plays with an adaptation of K in g H e n ry th e F if t h Following young Prince Henry as he rises to his destiny, the play is filled with pageantry, crowd scenes, fierce battles, and passionate narrative. Through Feb 5. (8 pm Friday-Saturday; 2 pm Sunday, Winningstad Theatre. Portland Center for the Performing Arts. 1111 S W Broadway. $ 7 50625. 222-9220 ) Portland R ep e rto ry Th e a tre announces its production of the award-winning play M o n o g ra m s , the story of reclusive Portland poet and seamstress Hazel Hall Hall was published in all of the lm|x>rtant poetry magazines of her day She died in 1924. having published three books Through Feb 4 (8pm Friday-Saturday. Portland Rep Mainstage, 25 S W Salmon St.. $25-$27 ltickets Ticketmaster 224-4400. box office 224 44911) ANNOUNCEMENTS B u l l e t in B o a r d Are you interested in forming a Native A m e rican Tw o -S p irit (g a y , leebian and bisaxuaD group? Do you feel Isolated in both the native community and the gay and lesbian community? If you are interested In ending the silence around Two-Spirit issues and HIV and AIDS, please call (Doug 287 6992 ) (8/4) O n e W ith H eart a n n ou n ce « A e ro b ic B oxing for M en and W om en — physical fitness with purpose Non-contact Taught by Lara Seeburg (6 3 0 7 3 0 pm. Mondays and Wednesdays) (4231 SE Hawthorne B iv d . $225. 231-1999 ) (3/15) Phoenix Rising is now offering a Procees G ro u p for G ay M en interested In working on issues such as relationships, intimacy, family issues, life goals or creating balance; facilitated by Graham Harriman. M A . (5 3 0 7 pm. begins Wednesday. Feb 15. call Phoenix Rising to register 223 8299 ) (3/3) T h e B o rd e r R id e r M o torcycle C lu b North America's only international gay motorcycle club, will celebrate its 25th year of bro th erh oo d in Vancouver, B C , on Feb 18 (D etails: Roy 503-256-0197 ) (2 /1 7) O rg a n izin g for 1 9 0 5 '« Lesbian and G a y P ride parade and rally has begun Individuals and groups interested in working on the event are encouraged to get involved (Call for information 295-9788 ) (4/21) S o b e r Leather G ro u p form ing! are you interested in becoming a part of the growing number of leather women and men who are learning to live sober in happiness and with dignity7 Could you use the additional freedom which a leather meeting could provide for you? Please caH (Dena 289 3 1 0 4 )1 8 /4 ) subm ission« fo r an international anthology of short, short stories (750-1,000 words) by lesbians and gay men. The book will be A uditions w ill be held for the annual Leath er. S/M , Fetish Erotica Shows Due to the success o f the past erotica shows, Madam has decided to produce another evening of fantasy pieces This is a cry to every exhibitionist, actor, singer, dancer, etc., who would like to audition. (Show Sunday. March 19. Darcelle XV, 208 N W Third A v e . for guidelines and to audition: Pauline 2 8 83 10 4.) (4/7) Lesbians of diverse backgrounds are being sought to contribute to an anthology of nonfiction assays about personal experi ences w ith health and health-related issues This anthology is intended to provide a healing catharsis for women In pain and to be a source of comfort and strength for women struggling to survive in the health care system Deadline is April 30, 1995 (Mail typed, double spaced manuscripts and/or queries to: J. White. M D., and Marissa Martinez. PO Box 10003. Portland. OR 97210. please Include SASE ) (4/21) Join the "S to p the 2 .38 M inim um W a ge !" Cam paign to prevent the Oregon Restaurant Association from legalizing lower wages for all tipped workers. (284-3856.) (8/4 ) The editors of L— bimna O f f the Ragl A Menopausal Anthol ogy are seeking personal narratives and short fiction about your menopausal experience as a lesbian, including helpful, useful and funny material Deadline: March 1. 1995. (Sendsubmissions to Anthology. PO 804. Grants Pass. OR 97526 ) (3/3) Je w is h and new In to w n ? The Jewish Federation offers the booklet Shalom Portland A Newcomer s Guide to Portland. Oregon s Jewish Past and Present (Free. 245-6219.) (2/3) B oundless Spirits, a performance-oriented choral group of New Thought persuasion, seeks experienced, like-minded singers and pianist Tuesday evening rehearsals at Unity of Beaverton, indepen dent rehearsal, and several evening or weekend performances each month A performance tour to Russia is being planned for 1995. (Information: Bob Lamberson 231-5135.) (2/3) C onte m p ora ry lesbian love poems w anted for an anthology edited by Lesfca Newman to be published by Ballantine Books Deadline Feb 14. 1995 Women of color especially encouraged to send poetry (Send up to five poems with an SASE to: PO Box 815, Northampton. M A 01061 7(2/17) Irvington residents are invited to join the Irvington G ay and Lesbian Association (281-6781 ) (4/21) Am erican Express Financial A d viso rs now has "dual cli ent financial planning" specifically designed for nonmarrted couples (e g . gay men. lesbians, siblings) (For a free guide, call David W oosley 503-255-4900. ext 225 ) (7/7) The Multnomah County Health Department is currently conducting paid, confidential interview s of African Am erican gay and bisexual men The surveys are informal and address frequency of condom use. level of communication with sexual partners, and meth ods o f obtaining information Participants will receive a $15 gift certificate to Fred Meyer (Jonathan 2 4 83 03 0.) (2/17) Angeles, will comprise three sub-conferences; the Parent's Confer ence, focusing on issues of relevance to those who are currently parenting or wish to become parents, and the Young Adult's Confer ence and the Children’s Conference, which will examine topics o f importance to the children o f lesbian o r gay parents. Each will feature workshops, guest speakers, special events and entertainment. ( Write: GLPCI 95. 7985 Santa Monica Blvd . Box 109-346. W est Hollywood. CA 90046; call: 231-654-0307; fax. 310-652-7584.)(T 17) Cascade AIDS Project presents D r. Ron Stall in a Forum fo r H IV H ealth C a re P rovider* and Educators. Stall has worked closely with CAP'S annual Portland Project, which studies the sexual lives, risk- taking behaviors, and responses to the AIDS epidemic o f Portland's gay and bisexual men Wheelchair accessible (9 30-11:30 am. 620 S W Fifth Ave . Fifth Floor. 223-5907. 223-0238 TDD.) The National Black Lesbian and G a y C onfe re nce and Institute is held at the Los Angeles Airport Hilton and Towers. (Thursday-Monday, Feb. 16-20, for information call The Black Gay and Lesbian Leadership Forum 212-964-7820 ) V olunteers O u r House of Portland, a care facility for people living and dying with AIDS, is recruiting volunteers Fulfilling volunteer activities are now available: maintenance/fix-it, licensed Certified Nursing Assis tants. gardeners, recycling manager If you have a particular skill to share, o r time and a willingness to work with people living and dying with AIDS, please call. (Judith Rizzto. 234-0175.) (8/4) South w est W ashington Health D istrict is recruiting volunteers to participate In its Companion Care program assisting HIV-positive clients. Volunteers provide at least four hours per week o f emotional and/or practical support. Individuals or groups welcome. (Contact Becky BUyeu. Volunteer Coordinator 360-6959215. ext 3151.) (4/19) Th e Salvation A rm y 's W est W om en's and C h ild re n 's S h e l ter is offering a training program for volunteers, who provide essential services to the nearly 60 women and children who call the shelter home The eight training sessions cover such topics as domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, rape, sexual abuse. Incest and mental health Volunteers are especially needed in the Children's Program during the summer daylight hours. Sessions begin Saturday. Feb 4 (10 am-1 pm, four Saturdays, and 6 9 pm. four Mondays. WWCS. 2010 N W Kearney St.. 224-7718 ) ( 8/4 ) Bridges Vocal Ensemble. Portland's Lesbian and Gay choral ensemble, is looking fo r a ne w adm inistrative co o rd in a to r (a volunteer position with a monthly stipend) Te n o rs are also being sought Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings. (242-1675 )(777) Volunteers are needed to help organize and produce Portland's 20th International W om en's D e y celebration, to be held Sunday, March 12. at Montgomery Park (231-1604 ) (3/3) T*1* D om estic V iolence Resource C e n te r is a Washington County agency providing support, shelter, and related services to women and children escaping domestic violence. Volunteers are being recruited to work in existing programs or to work in a new program specifically within the lesbian community (Contact Jane 9 4 6 7579 o r Linda 640 1171 ) (6/16)