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» 24 T U b m a r y 2 1 , 1®97 ▼ ju s t out out about town Sign up for an existing or new N e ig h b o rh o o d M e n T a lk s group. (Doug 223-5907. ext 145 7 (4/18) BOUT THE LISTINCS G atherings O u t A b o u t T o w n is a free community service of Ju s t o u t Listings for events, announcements and groups that are specifically relevant to gay men. lesbians and bisexuals of every color in Oregon and Southwest Washington are provided free of charge Vancouver listings can be found under main category headings; for cities outside the Portland/ Vancouver area see the regional sections following "Youth " The 14th annual W om e n in M e d icin e C o n fe re n ce , a gathering of lesbian physicians from the U S and Canada, takes place M a rc h ID - 2 3 at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, Kona. Hawaii Sponsored by the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association, the conference focuses on health care activism for lesbians. ($475 physician members. $100 student members Registration 415-255-4547.) (3/7) Ju s t o u t prints 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 of the month only immediate care and youth organizations are listed; the deadline for that issue is the Thursday before the tturd Fnday of the month These deadlines apply to calendar items as well M o o n S is te ra D ru m C a m p beats on A p ril 4 -6 in Sausalito. Calif All women at all skill levels are welcome. A limited number of spaces are available, so register early. Fee includes classes, performances, circles, six meals and accommodations. ($215 before M arch 22. $240 a fte r March 22 Registration: M other River Spirit. PO Box 20918, Oakland. CA 94620 510-54 7-8386 ) (3/21) Listings are subject to editing, and inclusion is subject to space limitations, relevance and re ce ip t by deadline Submissions cannot be accepted over the phone Please type your announcement Project Quest hosts L iv in g F u lly, a P a c ific N o rth w e s t H IV / A I D S H e a ling C o n fe re n c e at Breitenbush Hot Springs A p ril 17- 2 0 Workshops include yoga, nutrition, acupuncture, holotropic breath ing. multiple loss and grieving, ecstatic dancing, meditation, massage. HIV and women and more ($225 before March 1, $250 a fte r M arch I Registration: Project Quest, 1201 S W M orrison St.. Portland. OR 97205. Graham Harriman 241-6448.) (4/4) S e n d su bm issions to JtM t o u t calendar. PO Box 14400. Portland. OR 97293. or fax to 236-1257 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 E m b ra c in g M id life , a M e n o p a u s e C o n fe re n c e takes place M a rc h 7 -8 at Portland State University. Keynote speaker is D r . J o y c e ly n E ld e rs ($60 one day, $100 both days. D inner and keynote speech: 6 30 pm M arch 7. $50, $20 fo r conference atten d ees 203-9710.) (2/21 ) ENTERTAINMENT G allert V olunteers l ewis & Clark College opens its new G a lle ry of C o n te m p o ra ry A rt with S a tu ra ted Im ages: the 'S O a a n d the '70a. an exhibit of rarely seen works of the pop and photorealist movements. Included in this show are “ Flash— November 22, 1963," 11 prints by Andy Warhol on the Kennedy assassination, and lithographs by Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg, James Rosenquist and Tom Wesselman Feb. 27- March 28. (Opening reception: 5-8 pm Feb. 27. Regular hours 11 am- 4 pm Tuesday-Saturday Lewis & Clark College, 0615S W Palatine Hill Road tenter at Gate I and follow the road to the parking area by Fir Acres Theatre! Call to RSVP for reception: 768-7900 ) Danielle Malan (left), Vicente G u zm á n -O ro zc o and Alim a Zepeda-O lsen appear in M iracle Theater G ro u p 's production of C ora zó n Gitano, a ne w bilingual m usical play, on stage through M arch 2 A c a n th u s G a lle ry presents "GoFigure." a group show of figurative paintings and sculpture. Also showing are recent paintings by B ill K ra m e r Through March 1 ( 7 / am-6 pm Tuesday-Saturday Suite 210. 120 N W Ninth Ave 224 5475 ) M u ltn o m a h A rt C e n te r G a lle ry shows "Still Life Paintings and a Portrait. ‘ works in oil on canvas by O a v id S h ra tte r Through March 26 (9 am-9 pm M onday-Friday 7688 SF C apitol Highway 823-2787.) G ra y s to n e G a lle ry features "A Whimsy Show— the Art of Not Being Too Serious." fun and funny works by 14 artists, including Ann Altman. Janet Buskirk, Carta Dinucci, Roger Evers, Peggy Flynn, Karin Ann Graves. George Heath, Peter Helzer. Clayton Hoffman. Suzanne Kirkpatrick. Geraldine Peterson. Richard Rowland and Ellen and Lori Wellborn. Through March 2. (10 am-6 pm Tuesday Sunday 3279 SE Hawthorne Bfvd 238-0651 7 T h e Real M o th e r G o o s e presents "M y Back Yard,* new work in pastel by A la n D itte b ra n d t Through March. (10 am 5 30 pm Monday-Thursday. 10 am-6 pm Friday and Saturday. 901 SW Yamhill S t 223 9510 ) P h o to g ra p h ic Im age G a lle ry presents two exhibitions for Valentine's month "Love in the '90s" is a collection of love letters by K e ri P ic k e tt s grandparents and Pickett's moving photographs A selection o f early work by D e b o ra h D e w itt will also be featured Through March 2 (10 am -5.30 pm M onday-Saturday 240 S W First Ave 224-3543 ) M ira c le T h e a tre G ro u p begins its 1997 spring season with C o ra z d n G ita n o a new bilingual musical play written by Vicente Guzm/in-Orozco This play highlights the marginalization of Spanish gypsies through the stories of a young dancer and a sage gypsy who live in the slums of a Spanish town. Feb 28-March 2. (8 pm Friday and Saturday. 2 pm Sunday 525 SE Stark St. $8. 236-7253.) G a lle ri 8 shows its seventh annual E ro tic a group show, featuring erotic photography by local and national artists. Through February (Noon-5 pm Wednesday Saturday Suite 8. 314 SW N inth Ave 224 7876) P o rtla n d C e n te r S ta g e performs Jane Wagner's comedy T he S e a rc h fo r S ig n s o f In te llig e n t L ife in th e U n iv e rs e Through March 8. (7pm Tuesday and Wednesday. 8 pm Thursday-Saturday. 2 and 7 pm Sunday Interm ediate Theatre. Portland Center fo r the Perform ing Arts. 1111 SW Broadway $ 1 1-$35. 274-6588 ) A r t of the P e o p le shows an intimate collection of graphic works by three artists of contemporary Guadalajara. Mexico Featured are B e n ito Z a m o ra , J a v ie r A re v a lo a n d D a n ie l T ib u r c io Program curator is D a rio F lo re s O r o z c o of Guadalajara Through February (10 30 am-5 30pm M onday Saturday, noon-5 pm Sunday 818 S W F irst Ave 2 2 1 0 5 6 9 ) P o rtla n d 's B r o a d w a y T h e a te r S e a s o n presents the interna tionally acclaimed percussion group S T O M P Feb 25-March 2. (7:30 pm Tuesday-Friday, 2 and 7:30 pm Saturday and Sunday. Portland C ivic Auditorium . 222 S W Clay St. $10-$40 ¡box office 796-9293. TicketM aster 224-44001 7 E -S ta te exhibits small works on recycled computer disks by E ric D a y to n Through February. (4-7 pm Tuesday-Thursday S uite 116. 328 N W Broadway 221 - 7083 ) Fro e lic k A d e lh a rt G a lle ry presents "Dirt and Bone," sculpture, drawings, paintings and mixed media by R ick B a rs to w Through March 29 ( / / am-6 pm Tuesday-Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday 8 17SW Second Ave 222 1142) P o rtla n d Institute fo r C o n te m p o ra ry A rt. in collaboration with the Art Gym at Marylhurst College, presents T re v e rs in g T e r rito r y a three-part exhibition ' investigating regional developments in contem porary art " Guest curators are Beth Sellars. Lois Allan and Judith Mastai Through May 15 (Noon-4 pm Tuesday Sunday A rt Gym, M arylhurst College, Highway 43 south o f Lake Oswego $3. free fo r PICA m embers and Friends o f the Gym. 242-1419.) The C h ild re n 's M u se u m A n n e x presents L iv in g L e g e n d s ; A m e ric a n India ns T o d a y Through summer 1997 (1-3 30 pm Tuesday. W ednesday and Friday. 10 am 2 pm Thursday, noon-4 pm Saturday. 1-4 pm Sunday 3037 SW Second Ave Free w ith museum admission o f $ 3 50 823-2227 7 T heater O re g o n S ta g e C o m p a n y presents Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize winning piay D riv in g M is s D a is y Through March 15. (8 pm Friday and Saturday Interstate Firehouse C ultural Center. 5 340 N Interstate Ave $15 adults, $12 50 students and seniors. $ 1 0 IFCC. PATA. and OPB members Reservations 287-5929 ) P o rtla n d A c to rs C o n s e rv a to ry opens the 1997 season with the critically acclaimed play A ll M y S o n s, by Arthur Miller Through March 2. (7 pm Wednesday. 8 pm Thursday-Saturday. 2 pm Sunday Firehouse Theatre. 1436 S W M ontgom ery S t $15. $13 students and seniors Reservations 27 4 -1 7 1 7 ) D o J u m p ! M o v e m e n t T h e a te r returns with its popular show Look for special guests and exciting works from this company of acrobats, aeriaiists. actors, dancers and musicians Directed and «- choreographed by Robin Lane. Through March 30. (7:30 pm Friday and Saturday. 2 pm Sunday Echo Theater. 1515 SE 37th Ave $13 in advance IFastixx 224-84991. $15 at the door. $10 children and seniors 231-1232.) ANNOUNCEMENTS B ulletin B oard W alk to fight m ultiple sclerosis! The 1997 MS Walk and (Toll takes place A p ril 1 2 -1 3 Money raised benefits individuals with MS who live in Oregon or Clark County Collect pledges from family, friends, neigh bors and co-workers Help defeat this debilitating disease (Call fo r times and locations: 223 9 5 I I . I 800-FIGHT M S ) (4/4) A social g ro u p fo r Latino h o m ose xua ls a nd bisexuals is forming. Meetings will be held twice a month. (Jaim e 223-967 0 7 (7 14) Fre e c h iro p ra c tic ca re is now available, by appointment and walk-in. at the W est Burnside Chiropractic Clinic. Treatment is provided by interns from W estern States Chiropractic College under the supervision o f licensed chiropractic physicians. Donations are welcome (8 30 am-5 pm M onday and Tuesday. 10:30 am -5 pm W ednesday-Friday 134 W B urnside S t 223 2 2 /3 7 (8 /1 5 ) Is C h ris tia n s p iritu a lity re levant fo r g a y m e n ? Join other men exploring this and related questions (224-5984 7 (2 /2 1 ) P lay the b a g p ip e s? Y e a rn to pla y the b a g p ip e s ? Brien Boru bagpipe player wants to form an ensemble of players Beginners and experienced players welcome Weekly practices (Ed289-21 597(8/8) D o n a tio n s fo r C a b b a g e La ne L a n d T ru s t ne e de d! To make the final payment to secure Cabbage Lane. 80 acres of forested wilderness near W olf Creek in Southern Oregon, the Land Trust needs 100 women to donate at least $13 each The end is In sight! Donations are tax deductible if made out to Oregon Women's Land Trust and earmarked for Cabbage Lane (Cabbage Lane Land Trust. PO Box 2145. Roseburg OR 974707(4/4) The V a n c o u v e r M e n 's C h o ru s >s holding voice placement inter views for the spring cycle T e n o rs and basses especially needed. All qualified voices in all men's ranges are welcome to audition. (B ill Ghormley 360-699-1435, Paul Zepem ick 360-695-24 79.) (3/21) A s u p p o rt g ro u p fo r g a y dads is now forming. If you are an out gay man with children or a previously married gay man and want a place to find support and discuss parenting issues, this may be the group for you. A program of Cascade AIDS Project's Speak to Your Brothers network. (Alan 223-5907. ext. 107.) (7/4) A re yo u H IV ne ga tive ? Want to get together with other HIV negative guys? Worried about staying negative? Find it hard to talk about being HIV negative with your HIV-positive friends? A s u p p o rt g ro u p fo r H IV -n e g a tiv e g a y a nd bisexual m e n is now forming. A program of Speak to Your Brothers at Cascade AIDS Project. (Alan 223-5907. ext 107. JC7/4) A g ro u p fo r y o u n g g a y a n d bisexual m e n is forming If you are a gay or bisexual man in your 20s. this could be the group for you. Sponsored by Speak to Your Brothers, a program of the Cascade AIDS Project (Alan 223-5907. ext 107.) (7/4) Q u e s tio n s a bout H IV = A ID S ? An informal group meets to discuss the many unresolved questions surrounding the HIV=AIDS hypoth esis Share personal experiences and learn more about the work of Dr. Kary Mullis. Dr Root-Bemstein, Dr. Peter Duesberg, Dr. Joseph Sonnabend. Celia Farber and others (3 pm Sunday C all fo r location: Garland 282-3438. Raymond 233-9444. B ill 227-2339 ) (4/18) O re g o n N u d ists A d v e n tu re C lu b fo r M e n is a social nudist club open to all men regardless of race. age. beliefs, etc. No dues, no fees and no board of directors An outlet for men who like to socialize with friends, naturally (B ill 350-0789, BearManJonQmsn com ) (4/18) G e t a life! Attend a small group seminar with others who have just learned they may have a future Conducted by an experienced AIDS counselor, the seminars will focus on how to plan for the future you didn't think you had Held at a cozy beach hideaway Singles and couples welcome. (Eric 5 4 1-994-5934 7 (4/18) W o m a n 's In te rc o m m u n ity A ID S R e s o u rc e offers services for H IV -p o s itiv e w o m e n a nd th e ir fam ilies Services include support groups for HIV-positive women, groups for children affected by HIV, family support services and child care, information and referral, advocacy, and emergency services including a food bank, clothes closet and hygiene supplies V o lu n te e rs are w e lc o m e . i9am -5pm Monday-Friday Suite 103. 6600 SE Division S t 775-6327 ) (6/6) W o m e n 's S / M d isc u s sio n g ro u p seeks new members Meet ings are held the first Sunday of every month from 6 to 8 pm. (287-8/027(5/16) Interested in talking a bou t re m o te v ie w in g , c ro p circle s, D e n n is L e e 's inve ntions, the Finnish a n ti-g ra v ity de vice s, U F O s , A rt B e ll's talk s h o w and the co m in g E a rth ch a ng e s? A newly formed group for gay men and lesbians meets every other Thursday to discuss these and other topics about the present and the future. (7 30 pm Call fo r location: John 239-6820 7 (3/21) The C la c k a m a s C o u n ty P u b lic H ealth C lin ic now offers w a lk - in h o u rs fo r H IV testing a nd co u n se lin g No appointment necessary All testing is confidential. Anonymous testing is available (5- 7 pm Monday. 8 3 0 -11 am Wednesday 1425 S Kaen Road. Oregon C ity 655 8471 7 (3 /2 1 ) Sp e a k to Y o u r B ro th e rs holds monthly discussion groups in Portland area neighborhoods for gay and bisexual men. Build support networks and relationships with gay and bisexual men living nearby International W o m e n 's D a y needs v o lu n te e rs . Help celebrate the accomplishments and ongoing efforts of women through art. music, dance, food, poetry and presentations. This year's event takes place March 9 at Montgomery Park. Door monitors, traffic directors and people to set up and take down displays are needed. (Kathleen Taylor 287-7322.) Interested in working with gay and bisexual men7 S p e a k T o Y o u r B ro th e rs , a program of the Cascade AIDS Project, needs volunteers for its H IV p re ve n tio n p ro g ra m s New volunteer orientation sessions will be held in February (6 pm Feb 26 Conference Room. Suite 300. 6 2 0 SW Fifth Ave Registration R oger223-5907, ext. 130.) ( 2 / 21 ) C o m m u n ity A d v o ca te s , an organization working to end violence against women and children, needs volunteers to assist with ch ild a bu se a n d dom e stic vio le n ce p re ve n tio n presentations for children ages 3 to 12. Volunteers receive in-depth training. (C all fo r an application: 244- 7226 ) (6/6) V o lu n te e rs of A m e ric a invites everyone who believes in the power of kindness to join its R a n d o m A c ts of K in d n e s s C o m m itte e (235-8655.) (6/6) The Y W C A W o m e n 's R e s o u rc e C e n te r seeks volunteers to facilitate a weekly support group for children ages 3 to 5 who are living with or escaping from domestic violence. Training provided. M e n are e n c o u ra g e d to a p p ly . (Dawn 294- 7452.) (5/2) H IV C e n te r, a program of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, provides wide-ranging services to people with HIV and AJDS, including a daily hot lunch and support groups. Volunteers are needed to help in the kitchen, serve lunch, participate in and lead activities, provide transpor tation. deliver meals, work in the office and provide respite care. (Call fo r an application: Sarah 223-3444 ) (5/16) Animal lovers: Volunteers are needed to work with P e o p le fo r A n im a l Rights, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization providing education, legislation and direct action to protect animals (230-0892 7 ( 2 / 21 ) W orkshops It's M y P le a su re presents workshops and social events fo r the lesbian community, designed to educate and inspire Ju lie tte W ye ra p e rfo rm s live. (1 -3pm Feb. 22. Free ) (Unless otherw ise noted, you must preregister Events are held at It's M y Pleasure. 4258 SE Hawthorne Blvd 236-0505 7 N a h co tta S a n c tu a ry presents A n E nn e a gra m Retreat for G a y M en. a journey of self-discovery Discover how and why you are uniquely you March 14-16 ($150 single. $235 couple 292-7620 ) (3/7) T h e P e rsona l Is P ro fe ss io n a l: E x p lo rin g the T h e ra p is t S e lf an active workshop for women therapists and counselors, takes place March 8 from 10 am to 5 pm in Newport. Use discussion, writing, art and personal theater techniques to "discover and reflect upon ways personal history, habits, values and beliefs shape the therapist self and professional w ork.' S ix h o u rs of N A S W a nd N B C C co n tin u in g e du ca tion units o ffe re d. Facilitated by Bethroot Gwynn. MA. and Jane Mara. MSW. LCSW Umited to 16 participants. ($100-$125 Registration: Wise Moon Counseling. 4 766 Sandy Drive. Seal Rock. OR 97376 541-563-4285 7 (2/21) S & HIV A S A P T reatm ent S e rv ic e s provides individual and group counsel ing for people who are HIV positive and who are also having problems with alcohol or drugs Title I funds are available to help pay for treatment. Call the intake coordinator Monday through Friday to ask for a Title I appointment. (2130 S W Fifth Ave 224-0075.) (12/96) C a s c a d e A I D S P ro je c t provides nonmedical services to people whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS in Oregon Services include counseling, support groups, advocacy, assistance, outreach and edu cation. activities and information B enefits A d v o c a c y C lin ic is held every Monday to assist people who are HIV positive with government entitlement programs and housing forms. (10:30 am- noon CAP o ffic e s ) Confidential and anonymous d ro p -in H IV te st ing is provided every Tuesday evening for gay and bisexual men. (6-8 pm CAP offices $20 lab fee HIV testing hot line ext 172.) H IV U n iv e rs ity offers classes, information and a wellness program, which includes a newsletter, the Plus Club House Party social group and prosocial events Check the calendar listings for a schedule of classes (HIV U Infoline 223-6339. ext 111 7 The P lu s C lu b H o u se P a rty provides a relaxing setting for people with HIV and AIDS to meet
