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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (July 21, 1995)
22 ▼ July 2 1 . I M S ▼ Ju st out out about town T h e Seattle C h a p te r of T a c k y T o u ris t C lu b s of A m e ric a hosts the Q u e a n C ity C ru is e "W h irle d T o u r ." This five-hour tour of Seattle's harbor and inland passages features a buffet, no-host bar, dancing to music by DJ Carlo Cochran, entertainment, and a Tacky Tourist Costume Contest. Must be 21; ID required. A benefit for Q- Street Patrol. Washington Citizens for Fairness, and the Seattle Munici pal Elections Committee for Sexual Minorities. (Noon-5 pm. Aug 5. departs from Pier 55. Seattle. $ 3 8 1tickets call 206-632-2527 or write TTCA. 1202 Pike S t E. Suite 905. Seattle. WA 98122). information Bruce 206-233-8842.) ( 7/21) E p icu re a n P ro d u c tio n s presents a sci-fi fantasy adventure/love story/tragedy in verse. V a w a rd of Pallas T h re e at Stark Raving Theatre Show opens July 27 and closes Aug 20. (8 pm Thursday- Saturday. 2 pm Sunday. Aug 20. 4319 SE Hawthorne B lv d . $5 $ 15 sliding scale Thursday and Sunday, $ 10 Friday- Saturday, reservations 232 7072) OW TO CONTACT US O u t A b o u t T o w n >s a free community service o' 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 P la yb a c k T h a a tra presents Ta/as fro m the T w ilig h t Zone. three episodes from Rod Sorting's television classic performed on stage At Artists Repertory Theatre through Aug. 12. (10 30 pm Friday- Saturday. YWCA, l i l t SW tOth A v e . $5. reservations: 239-8087.) Ju s t o u t pnnts 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 Frtday of the month These deadlines apply to the calendar also S ta rk R aving T h a a tra presents "The New Rave Festival": perfor mances of the first acts only o f six new plays. July 22-24 see High Diver by Susan Giding-Green and The Golden Years by Michael Gould (8 pm. 4319 SE Hawthorne Blvd. $5. 232-7072) A n n o u n c e m e n ts are subject to editing, and inclusion is subject to space limitations, relevance and receip t by deadline Submissions cannot be accepted over the phone Please type your announcement P o rtla n d W o m a n 's T h a a tra C o m p a n y presents 80legulded Llveei A Lesbian S o a p O p e ra —it's not just about Casa Delores anymore! (7 pm. first Sundays. 1728 NE 40th Ave . $6 door. 28 7-7707) S e n d su b m issio n s to Ju o t o u t calendar. PO Box 14400. Portland. OR 97214 0400. or fax to 236-1257 L a ve n d e r W aves Le sbia ns in R e co v e ry R etreat will be held Oct. 5-8 at the YWCA Camp Westwlnd. north of Uncoln City. This year's theme Is "Presence In the Present." Featured will be 12-step meetings, recovery meetings, workshops, speakers and a dance and talent show ($140 for 3 days: $150 for 4 days, cost includes food and lodging, $ 15 discount if registered before Sept. 1. Lavender Waves. POBox44. Seal Rock. OR 97376. 503-563-3643.)(9/15) T h e V a n c o u v e r, B .C ., Le a th e r A llia n ce announces Le a th e r P rid e W eekend 1999. to be held Aug. 4-7 In Vancouver. B.C. The event Includes parties, a slave auction and a barbecue and leads up to the Vancouver Gay Pride Parade at noon on Monday. Aug 7 (For Information, call604-688-WEST, ext 2035. o r write VLA. PO Box2253. Vancouver. B.C.. V6B 3W2: for hotel reservations: Dufferin Hotel 604-683-4251.H7/21) ANNOUNCEMENTS Items in O u t A b o u t T o w n iun 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 B ulletin B oard F a m ily C a m p O U T . tha Y W C A 's ca m p in g w e e ke nd fo r leebi- ans and g a y m an w ith childre n, will be held Thursday. Aug. 24. to Sunday. Aug. 27, at Camp Westwlnd on the Oregon Coast Activities such as hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, craft making and campfire slng-alongs abound. Thanks to a grant from the Equity Foundation of Portland. 19 partial a chola rship a a re ava ila ble for low-income and disadvantaged families. (To register: 294-7474: to apply for a scholarship: 294-7476.) (8/4) Interested in building a stable bisexual community In Portland? If so. the P o rtla n d B isexu al C o m m u n ity is looking for you. (231-5755. e- mail pdxbicomOaol com) (1/19) ENTERTAINMENT T h a R agiona l A rts and C u ltu rs C o u n c il ia soaking a p p lic a tions from a rtists fo r 2 p a re s n t fo r p u b lic a rts p ro je c ts for the Portland City Hall and East Precinct Community Policing Facility The City Hall pro|ect is open to artists from Oregon. Washington and Idaho; applications are due by 5 30 pm Aug 4 The East Precinct project is open to Oregon and Washington artists; the deadline Is 5:30 pm July 31. (For a prospectus or information 823-5111) (8/4) G allery E p h e m e ra a sporadic quarterly of theoretical, personal and experi mental expression, ssoka s u b m issio n s fro m P o rtla n d q u a s rs Keep in mind ephemera's aim to provide a funky, cutting-edge non- assimilationist forum All media are welcome; but poetry is submitted at one s own risk Mac and IBM disks or typed hard copy accepted. Deadline is Sept 1. (PO Box 4894, Portland. OR 9 7 2 0 8 X 9 /1) "Northwest Designs by Northwest Artists." a special gallery show at T h e Real M o th e r G o o se will feature lighting, sculpture and jewelry by J e r r y H ill and raku fired ceramics by D a v e and B o n i D eal Show opens Aug 3 and closes Sept 30 (Opening reception 5 3 0 8 30 pm, Aug 3.901 S W Yamhill S t . 223 9510 ) "One Ultimate Authortty." a show of S ie rra Lo nepine B ria n o s recent mixed media paintings, at the W aterstone G a lle ry combines imagery from antiquity with contemporary ideas in expressing the deity as female Show opens Aug 3 and closes Aug 31 (Opening reception 6 9 pm. Aug 3. gallery hours noon-6 pm Tuesday-Saturday. 733 N W Everett St.. 2 2 6 6 1 9 6 ) The P o rtla n d Ls sb ia n C h o ir is looking for new members for the '95- '96 season (Must call by Aug 27. Ann 2 4 1 8994 J (8/18) Radical sex photographer M a rk I. C h a a ta r is seeking p h o to g ra p h y and o th a r a rt m adia on eex, saxuality a nd a ro tic ls m fo r S e x A rt 4. an annual studio show Sept 15-Oct 15. 1995 Chester is particularly interested in showing w o rk b y lesb ian s, g a y m an and o th e r sexual m in oritie si eth nic m in oritia ai and m a rg in a lize d and dise n fra n ch ise d co m m u n itie s To submit a proposal, send 6- 10 images with a similar technique, style or subject matter in slides, work prints. Xeroxes or other documentation Deadline is Sept 1, 1995, but show may close earlier (Send proposal to Mark I Chester. PO Box 422501. San Francisco. C A 9 4 I4 2 . 4 IS 2 9 2 -3 2 2 3 X 8/18) Catch Ja n a E. Je n n y s nationwide multimedia advertising campaign " Lost ."a t B a y 78 Jenny explores the social ennui that results from our technological and impersonal world Through July 31 (915 N W I Ith Ave Bay 78. Marty 2600472 ) D r«w i | | \ Tnangle productions' presents Paul Rudrvck s J e ffre y the safe-sex comedy of the '90s showing at Artists Repertory Theatre Through Aug 12 ( 8 pm Thursday-Saturday downtown YWCA, t i l l SW 10th Ave $15 Itickets Fastixx 224 8499 Jetty Bean card shop Music Millennium, triangle productions' box office 246 8967)) P o rtla n d A c to rs C o n s e rv a to ry presents T h e G ra d u a tio n S h o w ca e e i A n E ve n in g of M o nologu e s featunng the Profes sional Actors Training Program class of 1995 An evening of comedy. I drama and more July 21-23 (8 pm Fnday Saturday. 7 pm Sunday Firehouse Theatre 1436 SW Montgomery St $ W reservations with ; reception following performance. 274-1717 ) C A L YX 4 Journal o f Art and Literature by Women, ie c e le b ra tin g it* 20th a n n iv e rsa ry with a special issue featuring new generations of writers and artists A ll w o m e n u n d e r 30-ieh ere in vite d to su bm it w o rk s of art. poetry, fiction, essays, book reviews or genre- transcending pieces This special issue will be edited by young women Work must postmarked before Aug 31 (Send an SASE for complete guidelines or an SASE and two copies o f each work labeled veth name address and a short bio including birth date to CALYX Journal. Dept 20. P O B o x B Corvallis OR 97339 7(8/14) T h e H a rv a rd E d u ca tio n a l R e v ie w s seeking papers that explore the day to-dav experiences of lesbian, g a y. bisexual and transgen dared students, teachers, adm inistrators and c o u n selo rs n schools and other educational settings Papers that explore ssues when» race, class and gender intersect with sexual orientation are especially welcome Deadline Sept 1. 1 995 (For guidelines write to Harvard Educational Review attention Vitke Eiaen/kene Han. Special Issue Editors. Gutman Library Suite 349 6 Appton Way Cambridge MA 02138. o r call 617-495 3432 7(8/18) C a s c a d e B e a rs sp o n so rs " P ro w l Lits '9 9 ." Less filling, more fun, and at a lower cost, this year's redesigned Prowl is meant to be more user-friendly A weekend package will cost under $50. (Friday-Sunday. Aug 11-13, for information o r a registration packet, call Darryl at 323-6071: for accommodations call the Red Uon Inn at the Coliseum at I 235-8311, mention that you are with the Cascade Bears Prowl '9 5 ) (8/4) V olunteers M e a t D o m p im the Women of Color Land Project, ia seeking art d on a tio ns b y w o m e n of c o lo r fo r fu n d -ra isin g a nd n e tw o rk ing p u rp o se s Donated art will appear on T-shirts, note cards, etc., with the artist's name and contact Information. Also, a brief bio of artists will appear In the newsletter and in the Maat Dompim Land Gallery (Write Amoja Three Rivers or Blanche Jackson, c /o Maat Dompim. Women o f Color Land Project. Auto Road. Auto. W V 2 4 9 17 o r call: 703-992-0248) (7/21) C a sca d e A I D S P ro je c t needs s u p p o rt g ro u p fscilita to rs for people affected by HIV. Groups meet for two hours each week. Training and ongoing support provided. (223-5907. ext. 112.7(8/18) A rtq u a k s '9 9 seeks volunteers for all aspects of the event. If you want to help with this annual festival o f the arts, held Labor Day Weekend, call now. (Ingrid Skoog 249-2000. ext. 4 3 4 9 X 9 /1 ) The Y W C A of P o rtla n d F itne ss a nd S w im C a n te r offers B e g in n in g s " an ongoing class for women who think their larger bodies stop them from enjoying full movement. Classes are open to the public and are geared for women whose physical abilities are restricted by weight. age or Inactivity (5 30pm Monday and Wednesday. 294- 7420. ) (11/17) S o b e r Le ather G ro u p fo rm in g 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 dignity? Could you use the additional freedom that a leather meeting could provide for you? Please call (Dena 289-3104 ) (8/4) D a v id A v a lin a a sociologist at Indiana University Is re s e a rch in g h o w single, sexually active g a y m an cru ise He is seeking data on cruising methods and techniques, ways to avoid assault, methods for avoiding HIV infection, use of cruising signals, fsvonte cruising spots, and any other thoughts on cruising (Send anonymous written informa tion. including only age and city o f residence, to David Avehne Depart ment o f Sociology Bailantme Hall. Bloomington. IN 47405 K 1 2 /1 ) The N ational T a s k F o rc a on A I D S P ra va n tio n will host a two-day in ta ra ctiva su m m it in S a n F ra n c is c o fo r g a y m an of co lo rto discuss their special needs concerning HIV and AIDS education, preven tion, research and services Strategies for further coalition building. inter-/intra-agency coop«ration, and public policy issues will be dis cussed A national agenda for gay men of color will be formulated at the summit (Aug 31-Sept 3. San Francisco Hilton and Towers, 333 O'Farrell St., for registration materials write. 973 Market St.. Suite 550. San Francisco. CA 94102. or call: 415-356-8131 o r 415-356-8100.) (8/18) G ospel LCP s Le sbia n H e a lth P ro je c t also sponsors a s u p p o rt g ro u p fo r Le sbia ns w ith C h ro n ic F a tig u e S y n d ro m e Meetings are held every other Monday from 7-8 30 pm. (Free, please preregister 223-0071 ) ( 7/21) S u p p o rt g ro u p fo rm in g fo r partn e r* , friends and ca ra g iva ra of lesbians and gay men with life-threatening illnesses Groups meet weekly, for 1 1/2 hours Times to be arranged ($5 suggested donation per group, contact facilitator Jonnie Hyde. PhD. 289-3787 o r 2 0 6 69 5 3 4 1 6 ) (9/1) T heater The T h e Le sb ia n H e a lth P ro je c t of the Lesbian Community Project sponsors a Le sbia ns w ith B re a st C a n c e r S u p p o rt G ro u p The group meets every other Monday from 6-7 30 pm. Women living with other cancers are welcome (Free, please preregister: Michelle Gordon 236-8770.7(7/21) Why are women oppressed? Are you interested In understanding the root of women's second-class status7 J o in a w a a k ly stu d y g ro u p to d iscu ss E vs ly n R o a d 's W o m a n ’s Evolution (7 -9 pm Mon days, 7038 N Fairport P I. group free, donation for snacks. 228-3090) (9/1) Black and white scenic photography by N ic k C a ru lli is featured at the Experim ental Caf* G a lle ry through July 30 (6 30 8 30pm Fnday. noon-5 pm Saturday Sunday other hours by appointment 4504 NE Sandy B M . 287 7596 ) d a liv a rs 22 and 2 3 , as p a rt off tha P o rtla n d A r t M usaum 's Biennial P arform ance Fastival Are you interested in forming a N a tive A m e ric a n T w o -S p ir it (g a y , lesbian and b isex u al) 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-Spint issues and HIV and AIDS, please call (Jennifer 230 2681X 8/4) V ic to ria Ly n n S h a w s stoneware vessels, stone healers and foun tains and E d in a S a g e rt s figurative autobiographical watercolor senes "FramedPast" areondisplaya' G ra ysto n e G a lle ry Through July 30 (10 am 6 pm Tuesday-Sunday. 3279 SE Hawthorne B lvd . 238 0 6 5 1 ) P is a rra A c c o rd in g to S a in t Ganmt at 8 pm on J u ly The Chicago Smelts, a (mostly) lesbian and gay swim team, is hosting the M rs . T 's T ria th lo n , an e ve n t-p a ck e d w e e k e n d fo r les- bian and g ay s w im m e rs, c y clists, ru n n s rs and full triathletes Mrs T's— the largest triathlon In the world— is an Ironman qualifying race The Smelts will host social events and open their homes to out-of- town lesbian and gay athletes (Aug 25-27. Chicago, information Steve and Roslynn 312-409-4974 or e-mail donagrandiOaol com ) ( 8/18) " Double Metamorphosis IV, ” a suite of five serlgraphs by Israeli artist Y a c o v A g a m shows at the M itt lem án J e w is h C o m m u n ity C e n te r G a lle ry Through July 31 (6 am- 10pm Monday- Thursday. 6 am 5 pm Friday I -6pm Saturday. Bam 7pm Sunday. 6651 SW Capitol Highway. 244 0111 ) George and Ira Gershwin s class< Porgy a n d Bees comes to the P o rtla n d O p e ra through July 29 (Cat! for show times. Cnac Audtto- num. $20 $55 Itickets TickatMsster 224-4400 Portland Opera 241 1802 Portland Canter for the Performing Arts Southwest Broad way and Mam S tre e tI) The G a y and Le sbia n M e d ica l A ss o cia tio n holds its 13th annual sym p o siu m in Los Angeles from Aug. 17 to 19. The three-day conference will focus on the pressing health needs of lesbians, gay men and bisexuals, with presentations on gay and lesbian health care; HIV treatments; emerging sociopolitical challenges; and the professional and personal challenges faced by gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender physicians and medical students. (Beverly Hilton Hotel. Los Angeles. $90 student members: $395 physician members, for information o r to register: GLMA 415-255-4547, hotel reservations: Beverly Hilton 1-800-922-5432.) (8/4) The P o rtla n d H o u s in g C s n t s r h osts s H o m s B u y in g F a ir Learn about housing opportunities, houses for sale and how to qualify for a loan Loan officers, real estate agents and nonprofit housing develop ers will be on hand for questions and comments. ( I -4 pm. July 29. Child Service Center. 531 SE 14th Ave . 2 8 2-7744X 7/21) A c a n th u s G a lle ry shows masks and woodcuts by Inuit artist J o e S e n u n g e tu h paintings and welded steel sculpture by M a rio C a o ile and the group show B o ta n ice " a special exhibition featuhng the work of children from the YW CA's Transitional School and the French American School All proceeds from the sale of ’ Botánica" works will be donated to the Transitional School, which serves children of homeless families All shows through July 29 ( I t am-6 pm Tuesday-Saturday and by appointment. 120 N W Ninth Ave . Suite 210. 224-5475 ) C y g n e t P ro d u c tio n s presents 7 Btoerjobe Mac Wellman s satiric look at radical right poktics end its attack on the National Endowment for the Arts Note the script contains no nudity or simulated sexual acts Through Aug 5 (8 pm Thursday Saturday Dowd Momson Books 1420 SE 37th Ave . $10. reservations 2 3 0 8 8 2 7 ) The 20th a n n ive rsa ry of tha M ic h ig a n W o m y n 's M u sic F sstiva l will be celebrated with a six-day, all-women camping event, featuring over 300 workshops. 140 artisan booths, and 40 performers (Aug. 8-13. write to WWTMC. PO Box 22. Walhalla. M l 49458. o r call 6 16-757-4 766.) (8/4) M is g u id e d Livaa and S e m i-B lo n d e P ro d u c tio n s , both spin off production companies of the P o rtla n d W o m a n 's T h e a trs C o m p a n y .ire expanding Men and women who are ready for their fast- paced, in-your-face projects are Invited to audition— improv experience, a plus (Twila 777 9086 o r Cindy 226-8 7397(1/19) M a ry h ill M u se u m of A r t presents designs for a hypothetical Artists Colony and Retreat Center, created by students at the U n iv e rs ity of O re g o n P o rtla n d S u m m e r A rc h ite c tu re S tu d io Between Earth and Sky" features drawings, sketches and models for designs to be sited In the Klickitat hills near the museum Through Nov 15 (9 am- 5 pm daily, east entrance to the Columbia River Gorge on Washington State Route 14. Goldendale. Wash . $5 general. $4 50 seniors: $1 50 children 6-16. age 5 and under free. 509 773-3733 ) The Portland International Performance Festival presents O v e r There a site specific performance/installation by K ris ty E d m u n d s and guest p e rfo rm e rs , in July 22 The performance will be held on the east bank of the Willamette Ftrver between the Morrison and Burnside bridges Viewing will be from the bndges and from Tom McCall Water front Perk (9pm . free. 725 4662 or I 800 54 7 8887 ext 4862 »The performance may also be seen from the vantage of a dinner cruise on the M /V Crystal Dolphin, cruise proceeds will benefit the festival and the installation (7 pm departure, $ 100. 725 4 8 4 9 ) The John Hay Ubrary of Brown University Is sponsoring Flash and tha W o rd i A G a th e rin g in C e le b ra tio n of J o h n P ro a to n 's Life a nd W o rk " Speakers at this three-day gathering will include Pat Califia, Steven Saylor, Dorothy Allison. Andrew Holleran. Joan Nestle, Michael Lasell and Katherine Forrest. Free and open to all. (Oct. 6-8. Providence. Rhode Island, for information write to Flesh and the Word, c /o John Hay Ubrary. Box A. Brown University, Providence. Rl 02912; o r fax Jenifer Lee at 401-863-1271.7(10/6) The Y W C A W o m a n 's R e so u rce C e n te r S h a tte r is looking for role models to work In its children's program. Opportunities Include mentoring moms, providing child care during shelter meetings, or arranging for family recreational activities Volunteers must be 18 years or older (Dawn 294-7452X 9/1) The Y W C A C a m p O U T fo r leabian and g a y fam iliaeneeds taan volunteere to assist with the morning children's program and to baby sit during the evening adult program. The campout will be held Aug 24- 27 at Camp Westwlnd on the Oregon Coast Volunteers receive free room and board Must be comfortable with camping, have experience caring for younger children, and be able to maintain confidentiality as required by parents attending the camp Volunteers under 18 must have parental permission to participate Daughters and sons of lesbians and gay men and lesbian, gay and bisexual youth are espiecially encouraged to apply (Send name, address, phone, a statement o f Interest and experience, and at least one local reference fo Love Makes A Family. PO Box 11694 Portland. OR 97217.7(8/18) G atherings T h e N a tio na l G a y a nd Le sb ia n T a s k F o rc e P o licy Institute holds its annual conference C re a tin g C h a n g e Nov 10-12 in Detroit. Workshops, roundtables and skill-building sessions for gay. lesbian, bisexual and transgender movement activists Speakers include W is consin Flap Tammy Baldwin. Harry Britt. Elias Farajaje-Jones and Urvashi V «d Early registration ia advised (Westin Hotel. Renaissance Center. Detroit. Mich . fees $55-$240. registration information Sue j Hyde. Conference Director. NGLTF Policy Institute. 1151 Mass Ave , Cambridge. M A 02138. 617-492-6393 ) ( 1 1/3) j T h e P a cific M a n 's C o n fe re n c e takes place at Kalant Honua Eco- 1 Resort. July 31-Aug 6 Celebrate the tradition of "Aikane" (men who j lovemen) Workshops include Oriental Healing Techniques. The Effemi nacy Taboo. Uvtng with HIV, and Intimacy and Anger ($490-$990 \ depending on accommodations Iincludes meals, etc ), to register write RR 2 Box 4500 Xehena Beach. HI 96778 or call I 800-800-6886 or I 808 965 7828 7(8/ 4) O U T M U S I C s fifth annual F e stiva l of G a y and Le sbian M u sic will be held m venous venues around New York City throughout October 1 The event includes performances, workshops and industry panels (For information 212 330-9197X9/15) The G re a te r P o rtla n d Le a the r Ass o cia tio n 's P ortland Leather Prtde W ee k e nd takes place Aug 11 through 13 Applications for the competition to select this year s National Leather Association Portland Chapter titlehoiders m utt be received by Saturday. Aug 5 (NLA Portland. PO Box 5161. Portland. OR 97208. 727-3148 7(8/4) A la n 's Houea, a licensed adult foster c a re facility in M e d fo rd fo r peop le w ith A ID S needs volunteers to assist with round-the- clock care Currently looking for volunteers who can work one four-hour shift per week, durtng the evening or on the weekend Alan's House is a program of OnTrack Inc (SusanneAshfandorBRTempleman 779-2006) ( 12 / 1 ) R ig h t T o P riv a c y P olitical A c tio n C o m m itte e is now accepting applications for positions on its 19-member board of directors People 1 with bookkeeping and fund-raising skills are espiecially welcome Board members serve for two years, and attend monthly meetings held in j Portland and around Oregon (For information or to receive an applica tion packet write Barry Pack. Executive Director. 9 2 1 SW M om son St j Sure 546, Portland. OR 97205 or call 228 5825 ) j C la cka m a s W o m a n 's S a rvice e seeks volunteers interested in working with women and children survivors of domestic violence The next vo lu n toa r tra ining bagine A u g . M (cod for appkeobon Carol
