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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 18, 1995)
2 3 ▼ aitguet 1 « . I M S ▼ ju st o ut out abou students, teachers, administrators and counselors in schools and other educational settings. Papers that explore issues where race, class and gender intersect with sexual orientation are especially welcome Dead line: Sept 1 . 1995. (For guidelines write to Harvard Educational Review, attention Vitka Eisen/lrene Hall. Special Issue Editors. Gutman Library Suite 3 49 .6Appian Way. Cambridge. M A 02138. or call617-495-3432 ) (8/18) OW TO CONTACT US O u t A b o u t T o w n is a free community service of pant e a 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 The Y W C A o f P o rtla n d Fitne ss and S w im C a n to r offers ' B eginning* . * 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. ageorinactMty (5:30 pm Monday and Wednesday, 294-7420.) (11/17) pant e a t pnnts a full groups listing in the second Issue of the month; the deadlne for that issue Is the Thursday before the first Friday of the month In the first Issue that comes out each month, past ead »rill list only immediate care organizations The deadline for that issue Is the Thursday Irefore the third Friday of the month These deadlines apply to the calendar also G atherings A n n o u n ce m e n ts are subject to editing, and Inclusion Is subject to space limitations, relevance and re ce ip t b y dead line Submissions cannot be accepted over the phone Please type your announcement The I M S N a tio na l S k ill* B u ild in g C o n fe re n ce a collaboration between A I D S N a tio n a l Interfaith N e tw o rk , the N ationa l B e n d su b m issio n s t o p M t M l calendar. P O Box 14400. Portland. O R 97214 0400, or fax to 23& 1257 A ss o cia tio n of P e o p le W ith A I D S a nd the N a tio na l M in o rity A I D S C o u n c il, tales place Oct. Í9-22 in Los Angeles. This national Items In O u t A b o u t T o 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 management training conference is designed for individuals and organi zations working in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Must preregister. (202-546-6119.) (10/6) L iv in g in L e a th e r X will be held from Oct. 5 to 8 at the Portland Conference Center Registration fee includes workshops, meals on Friday and Saturday, vendor area entry, the Mr. and Ms N L A Interna tional contest, afterglow and auction (Registration until Oct. I: $135 N L A members. $165 nonmembers: at door: $145 N L A members. $175 nonmembers, for information and to register: 713-527 9666. box4. hotel reservations (mention U L XI: Mark Spencer Hotel 1-800-548-3934. Mallory Hotel I -800-228-8657.) (10/6) ENTERTAINMENT G allery N LA conference attendees will receive a discount on admission to th* A m e ric a n U n ifo rm A s s o c ia tio n '* International U n ifo rm R e vie w IB . held Oct. 6-8 (A ndy Mangels 228-6933. 11 a m -8pm .) Pulliam D e ffenb eu gh G a lle ry exhibits the paintings of M a rk T a k a m ich l M ille r Miller drops and splashes ink. oil paint and acrylic The John Hay Library of Brown University is sponsoring 'F le s h and th* W orth A G a th e rin g in C e le b ra tio n of Jo h n P re sto n '* Life a nd W ork. * Speakers at this three-day gathering will include Pat Calida. gel on gessoed canvases, then splatters the canvases »rith solvent His work brings to mind antique Japanese pottery glazes and refined photographic images Through Sept 2 (11 am 5 30 pm Tuesday Saturday, noon-4 pm Sunday. 522 N W 12th A ve . 228-6665 ) Steven Saylor, Dorothy Allison, Andrew Hedieran. 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 Library. Box A. Brown University. Providence. Rl 02912: or fax Jenifer Lee at 4 0 1 -8 6 3 -1 2 7 1 )0 0/6) ‘ Fit to Be Tried." an International fiber s h o w at A ca n th u s G a lle ry leatuies the work of Marika DanC-Roth. David Renfrow. Carol Perrenoud. Linda Behar, Bryan Grimes. Susan Gordon. Katey Ellen Price. Victoria Wonnacott. Karen Soma. Zee Wilks. Robin White Sleber. Phyllis Ceratto Evans. Kay Henning Danley and Mamie Murray Through Sept 2 (11 am 6 pm Tuesday Saturday or by appointment. 120 N W Ninth A ve . Suite 210. 224-5475.) T h * P o rtla n d A r t M u se u m presents th* 1 M 9 O re g o n B ie n nial. »Ailch compiles works by 101 artists to deliver a visual address on the state of the Beaver State's art Everything from fiber arts to photography, from drawings toconceptual installations are represented— by artists from Ashland to St Benedict Through O ct 1. (11 am-5 pm Tuesday Saturday. 15 pm Sunday. Grand Exhibition Hat. P A M North Wing. 1119 S W Park Ave . suggested donation $5 general. $3 50 seniors. $ 2 50 students. 226 2 8 I I . ) Comedian Mark Davis hosts this year's Lucille Hart Dinner, an annual fund-raiser for Right To Privacy PAC. Torie Osborn will keynote the event, to be held Oct. 14 at the Oregon Convention Center. For tickets, call RTP at 228-5825. ANNOUNCEMENTS U m b ra P e n u m b ra cafe and art salon displays the female nude and semi nude pot rail photography of Lixxard C h a lm e rs an extremely personal penetration of psyche, form and environment Through Aug 31 (8 am 8 pm M onday Wednesday. 8 am 10 pm Thursday Friday, noon 11 p m Saturxlay. noon-6 pm Sunday. 316 S W Ninth A v e . 223 4 4 9 7 ) N o rth w e s t D e sig n s b y N o rth w e s t Artists,* a special gallery B ulletin B oard Le sb ia n and G a y M editatio n G ro u p hosts an Introductory meet show at The Real Mother Goose, will feature lighting, sculpture and jewelry by J e r r y H ill and raku fired ceramics by D a v e and Boni Deal Through Sept 30 (901 S W Yamhit S t . 223 9 5 1 0 ) trig and social for those seeking support on their spiritual path (7:30 pm Friday. Sept 22. location and detaMs Greg 727-3575 or Lilly253-2685 ) (9/15) ‘ One Ultimate Authority.' a show ol B larra Lo n e p ln * B ria n o s recent mixed media paintings, at the W aters tone G allery, combines imagery from antiquity with contemporary ideas In expressing the deity as female Through Aug 31 (N oon 6 pm Tuesday Saturday. 733 N W Everett S t . 226 6 1 9 6 ) The 1 M 9 S u sa n G . R o m a n B rea st C a n c e r F o u n d a tio n R aco fo r the C u re takes place Sept 24 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park M aryhiH 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 rtland B u m m e r A rch itectu re S tu d io 'Between Earth and Sky* features drawings, sketches snd models for designs to be sited m the Klickitat hits near the museum Through N ov 15 (9 am 5 pm daily, east entrance to the Columbia River Gorge on Washington State Route 14. Goidendaie. Wash . $5 general. $4 50 seniors. $1 50 children 6 16 age 5 and under free. 509 773 3733 ) T heater Portland*a B ro a d w a y T h eate r B eeson presents Andrew Lloyd Webber s Jo s e p h e n d the Ammxlng Tec h nic o lo r Dram m coet starring Sam Hams Show opens Sept 2 and doses Sept 10 ($15 $55 Itickets TicketMaater 224-44001) T O G iv e Y e n B sm sth ln g Se C r y A b o u t ' a senes of playlets by the D re a d n o u g h t Th e a tre C o m p a n y, comet to the C to ton Street Theater The funny and disturbing plays change each night, as the •udbnce chooses from a list of w alabie plays for every performance Through Sept 2 (10 pm Fndey-Saturdey. 2522 SE Clnton S t . $5 at door 650 7001 ) To a d C ity P ro d u ctio n * presents Th e Feethm l o f Hate by Damei Trufto This dark comedy, sprinkled »4th Northwest foMore. myths and legends teds the story of the Inhabitants of Cougar Creek. O re It sjpforss the themes of realty, passion and awareness Through Aug 26 (8pm ThursdaySaturday. 2pm Aug 12 and 26. University o l Portland. Mage Hunt Center. 5000 N IVttsmefTe B N d . $6 general. $4 students. 2 4 9 I4 0 S ) O re g o n B aB et Th e a tre takas its rehearsal stuck) outdoors »4th O B T T a p p e r dt Watch dancers rehearse for th* upco ming 1995 96 season, and view the dsvelapmsnt of s new piece to be premiered at Artquak* This special rehearsal sane* l* free and open to th* pubic Through Sept 4 (10 am 6 pm MondayFnday South Perk Blocks between Mam and Salmon streets. 2 27419 6) T p t m i r i s n P r o d u ctions presents a s e tt fantasy sebenturo/love story/tragsdy n versa. Vam m rd o4 PoAs* Th re e at Stark Raving Thaatre Throuf^iAug 20 (8 pm Thursday Saturday 2 pm Sunday Aug 20. 4319 S E Hawthorne B N d. $5$15 string scale Thursday and Sunday $10 Friday Saturday reservations 232 7072) P s rd a n d W o m e n 's ThsnSr* C sm p sn y presents M fs g u id e d Lhreet A La e h le a B eep O p e ra -i s not just about Case Delores anymore' (7pm . Mrst Sundays 1728 NE 40th Ave $6 door 287 7707 ) Participate in a one mile family run/walk or the 5K run/walk event for women and girls only Proceeds fund breast cancer education and screening projects for the medically under-served as well as the Komen Foundation's national research grant program (Entry fee before Sept 13: $15 lincludes T-sNrtl: thereafter $18. information 242-1874.) (9/15) Don't miss this year's Lu c ille H a rt D inne r, hosted by the R ig h t T o P riv a c y P A C . featuhng comic Mark Davis as host The keynote address will be delivered by lecturer/wrlter Torie Osborn (Oct. 14. Oregon Convention Center, information and tickets R T P 228-5825 ) ( 10 / 6 ) Want to form a G a y a n d Le sblen S cu b a D iv in g G ro u p ? Looking for serious divers interested in weekend trips to Hoods port or other destinations (Write Desperate to Dtve. P O Box 30492. Portland. O R 97294 ) (2/16/96) The P o rtla n d B u re a u of F ire . Reac t»* and E m e rg e n cy B e r- vioe* offers C P R d e e s * * as part of Fire Prevention W eek O nly 50 people per class, so preregister early The cost Is one new unwrapped toy for Toy and Jo y per participant (Barn-noon or I -5 pm Saturday. Oct. 7, Fke Bureau Training Center. 4800 N E 122nd Ave . Kevin Shsnders 823 3 6 9 8 ) (10/6) The National Educational Foundation for Indvtdual Rights is compftng Information for T h e In te m e home l L e s b ia n e n d G e y L e g a l N e - so e r e s G u i de mad A tto rn e y TMree to ry a comprehensive guide to lesbian, gay and bisexual resources and s directory of lesbian-, gay- and bisexual frtendy legal professionals currently practicing m the United States and around the world Publication date is Fail 1995 (To be listed in the directory send your name. Arm name, address, phone number, fax number, a ma* address and areas of practice, along with a signature authorizing publication to Legal Directory, c/o Peter Kearns. 630 ANerado S t . Suite205. San Francisco. C A 94114. or call415-550- 7479) (9/1) SMmnt M a rch is an art installation that is part of an arts project supporting HIV prevention and compassion for peopts dealing with AIDS The artist. R a lp h C . B r e n c e c e fe . Is s e lls stin g 5 .0 0 0 p a ir s e f s h e a s from mdhxduals living with h*V and A ID S and from those who hev* d b d of A IDS The shoes wM be grouped In art Installations around the country To participate, sand s pair of shoes with biographical Information about th* owner. Inducing name (optional), dst* of birth, city or town, and dst* of death (if applicable) Financial donations are also accepted Make checks payebb to Slant March Donations are tax deductible (P O Box 354. Vernon. C T 06066 ) (9/15) Gaia's Players and Gaia's Youth Pisyers awn ounce andi d o n s tor 'Adventure* of Artsdns and Theseus' and both Haftoweenmd Midwinter concert*, ss we* as a spring tour to England Openings for *Hf>t adults snd 12 youth pieyers (age 11-16) «4th the abM y to sing In tune, b a m music, attend re h e a n d i snd wrorh hard Audtlons ongoing throughout August (229-1063 ) (8718) F irst F rid a y S u p p o rt a nd D iscu ssio n G ro u p is a resource for friends and family of people with eating disorders (First Fridays, 8 18 N W 17th A ve . Jo yce Korschgen M S LPC. free. 2 2 1 4 5 3 1 X 1 0/6) Interested in building a stable bisexual community In Portland? If so. the P o rtla n d B isexual C o m m u n ity is looking for you (231-5755. e- mait. pdxbicomOaol.com) (1/19) Ephem era, a sporadic quarterly of theoretical, personal and experi mental expression, seek* su bm issio ns from P o rtla n d qu e e rs Keep in mind ephemera's aim to provide a funky, cutting-edge nonassimilationist 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. (P O B o x 4 8 9 4 . Portland. O R 9 7 2 0 6 X 9 /1 ) M is g u id e d Live* and S e m i-B lo n d e P ro d u ctio n s, both spin-off production companies of the P o rtla n d W o m e n 's T h e a tre C o m pany. are 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 or Cindy 226 8 1 3 9 X 1 / 1 9 ) The P o rtla n d Le sbia n C h o ir is looking for new members for the 95- '96 season (M ust call by A u g 27. Ann 2 4 1 - 8 994X 8/ 18) The Chicago Smelts, a (mostly) lesbian and gay swim team, is hosting M T*n T s J e lh ln — a n ---------------------*---- -4 ----------*------- -A A -----f ——1.1— — ei iv | m i m . i ■ i n s in io n , an sw n i* p sc R B O w w r s t t q i u t isBUMin 2nd f s y «w im m s F », c y clists, ru n n s rs sn d full tristh lstss Mrs T's — the largest triathlon in the world— is an Iron man 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 Rosfynn 3124094974 or e-mail donagranrtOaol com .) (8/18) A N a tiv e A m e ric a n T w o -S p ir it (g e y , lesb ian, transsexual, e tc .) g ro u p Is forming In Portland Meetings will begin In September, cad »4th your Input for times and group direction. (Jennifer 230-2681.) (2/16) W hy are women oppressed? Are you interested in understandkig the root of women's second-class status? J o in a w e e k ly stu d y g ro u p to d iscu ss E ve lyn Reed*« Wo m e n 's E vo lu tio n (7-9 pm Mon days. 7038 N Fairport P I. group free: donation for snacks. 229-3090.) (9/1) S u p p o r t g ro u p lo r pa it n aia. M e n d s end ca re g ive rs of lesbl- ans and gay men »4th life-threatening Mnesses Groups meet weekly, for t 1/2 hour* Times to be arranged ($5 suggested donation per group, contact facilitator Jonnie Hyde. PhD. 299-3797o r206-695-3416)(9/1) Swperjecfcs is a men's J/o dub that meets every Monday near Lloyd Canter (9-10-30 pm. $5 donation, call for information end location: 241-2214)11/19) D a v id AveM ne a sociologist at Indbna University. Is rasas robing h o w single, snxunBy a ctive g a y atea cruise He Is seeking data on cruising methods and techniques, ways to avoid assault, methods for »voicing HtV infection, us* of cruising signals, favorite cruising spots, and any other thoughts on cruising (Send anonymous written informa tion. mduchig only age and d ty of residence, to David AveMne. Depart ment of Soddogy. BeMantme HaM. Bloomington. P I 47405X12/1) The N ational T a s k F o rc e on A I D S P re ve ntio n will host a two-day Inte ra c tive su m m it in S e n F ra n c is c o fo r g a y m en of c o lo r to discuss their special needs concerning HIV and A ID S education, preven tion. research and services. Strategies for further coalition building, Inter- /intra-agency cooperation, and public policy issues will be discussed A national agenda for gay men of color will be formulated at the summit. (Aug. 3 1 -Sept. 3. San Francisco Hilton and Towers. 333 O Farrell S t . for registration matehals write 973 Market St., Suite 550. San Francisco, C A 94102. or call , 4 15-356-8131 o r 4 15 -356 -8 100 X 8 / 1 8 ) V olunteers P o rtla n d W o m e n 's C ris is L in * seeks crisis interven tion c o u n selo rs to work on the Crisis Une. Must be female. 18 years or older and committed to ending domestic and sexual violence. Those who success fully complete 46 hours of training are asked to commit to 24 hours per month for six months Deadline for September training is Sept. 4 Practicum students encouraged to apply. Credit available (LeAnn Medenos 232 9545.) (9/1) 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 fe cilH a tors for people affected by HIV. Groups meet for two hours each week. Training and ongoing support provided. (223-5907, ext. 1 12.X8/18) A rtq u a k * '9 9 seeks volunteers for all aspects of the event If you want to help with this annual festival of the arts, held Labor Day Weekend, call now. (Ingrid Skoog 249-2000. ext 4349.) (9/1) The Y W C A W o m e n 's R e so u rc e C e n te r S h e lte 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 294-7452.)( 9/1) The Y W C A C a m p O U T fo r lesbia n and ga y fam ilies needs teen vo lu n te e rs to assist with the morning children s program and to baby sit during the evening adult program The camp out will be held Aug. 24- 27 at Cam p Westwind 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 especially encouraged to apply. (Send name, address, phone, a statement of interest and experience, and at least one local reference to: Love Makes A Family. PO Box 11694. Portland. O R 9721 7.7(8/18) A 1 » — AB-----------— «1 ___________ ___ 1 • --------------- f m r 1 11 «■■ I n * * ** | ■ I R R I I V ) ■ N C V f l B M B O U I l I U B I B I C B f B i B C I I l i y I f» I W B U I I U I U fo r people w ith A ID S , needs volunteers to assist with round-the- clock care Currently looking for volunteers » h o can work one four-hour shift per week, during the evening or on the weekend Alan's House it a program of OnTrack Inc (Susanne Ashland or BUTempleman 779-2006.) ( / ) 12 1 R ig h t T o P riv a c y P olitical A c t io « C om m itte e is now accepting applications for positions on Its 19-member board of dkectors People with bookkeeping and fund-raising skills are especially welcome Board members serve for two years, and attend monthly meetings held In Portland and around Oregon. (For information or to receive an application packet: write Barry Pack. Executive Director. 921 S W Morrison S t . Suite 546. Portland. O R 97205 or call 228-5825 ) (12/15) C le c ke m a s W o m a n 's B s r v l e s s seeks volunteers interested in working with women and children survivors of domestic violence Support Group Facilitators are currently needed (cat Toni Hughes 654-2907) (11/17) B ra d le y A n g le Mouse needs volunteers to do drect service work, C A L Y X A Journal of Art and Uterature by Women, b celebrating Its 2 0 th a n n ive rsa ry »4th a special issue featuring new generations of writers and artists A B w om an u n d e r 3 0 leh a re tn vb sd to su b m it w o rk s of art. poetry, fiction, assays book reviews or ganre- transcendng pieces This special issue w0 be edted by young women Work must postmarked before Aug 31. (Send an SASE for complete gudeMnes or an SJkSE and two copies of each work labeled with name, address and a short bio indudng birth date to: C A LYX Journal. Dept 20. P O Box B, ConmAs, O R 97339 ) (8/18) (8/4) T h * H a rv a rd Educational R e vie w is seeking papers that tuplore th* dsyto-dey experiences of lesbian, gey bisexual and transgendsred Pheewla R isin g F o u n dation has a new computerized Information and referral system and is recruiting volunteers to work either morning answer the 24-hour crisis line, staff the emergency shelter. facMtate bettered vwynen's support groups In the community, work with chfdren's groups, or serve on the board of drectors (282 9940 ) 0 1/17) O u r Mouse o f P o rtla n d a care facBty for people living and dying with AID S, is recruiting volunteer resident care providers and receptionists If you have a particular sMI to share or time and a wfllngness to work with people living and dying »4th A O S . pleas* cat (JudKh RtzPo 234-0175)
