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ENTERTAINMENT
additional matinée 2 o'clock Saturday. A pril 19 Interm ediate Theatre.
Portland C enter fo r the Perform ing A rts, t i l l SW Broadway $11-
$35 274 6 5 8 8 )
K n o c k w o o d T h e a tre presents D o e L e s b o s by Terry Baum.
Through March 28 (8 pm Thursday-Saturday Bull Ring Northwest.
1900 N W 27th Ave $8 Reservations: 287 8637 )
P o rtla n d R e p e rto ry T h e a tre presents M is s E v e rs ’ B oys.
David Feldshuh's riveting play about the infamous Tuskegee experi
ment Through March 29 (7 p m Tuesday-Thursday. 8 pm Friday and
Saturday. 2 and 7 pm Sunday. $25-$30 Ibox office 224-4491.
TicketM aster 790-ARTS) )
P le a su re d P e n g u in P ro d u c tio n s presents W om e n in L im b o
an original play compiled and written by Jennifer Waldorr This play
“ chronicles the journey of seven women through the nightmartsh
visions of their own lives and the archetypal stereotypes that have been
forced upon them .' Through April 5. (8 pm Thursday-Saturday The
PAN Theater. 419 SE 13th Ave $6-$15 sliding scale /reservations .
7369736.)
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,
aerialists, actors, dancers and musicians. Directed and choreographed
by Robin Lane. Through March 30. (7:30pm Friday and Saturday. 2pm
Sunday Echo Theater. 1515 SE 37th Ave. $13 in advance IFastixx
224-8499). $15 at the door. $10 children and seniors. 231-1232.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
G allery
B ulletin B oard
L u n a ria G a lle ry shows new work by T e re s a B u rg e tt Through
March (10 am-6 pm M onday Sunday I 06 S First S t, Sitverton, Ore
87 3-7 734 )
Play w o m e n 's ice h o c k e y Friday nights at Valley Ice Arena.
Beginner through advanced drills and scrimmages are mixed (queer
and straight). Lesbian and bi women's team planned if enough players
join (M idnight-1 30 am 9250 SW Beaverton-
Hillsdale Highway. Beaverton $15. first tim e
free M ichelle 284-4984 7 (9/5)
Bria n Marfci Fine A r t presents “ Silver Images,* photographs of
classical nudes in landscape by S h e d rich W illi antes Through March
(10 am-6 pm Tuesday-Saturday. 2236 NE Broadway 249-5659 )
W a te rsto n e G a lle ry features “ Earthbound. * a show of M a ria n n a
C ra w f o rd hand built ceramic sculpture and M a r G o m a n s mixed-
media constructions made with found and natural objects Through
March 29 (Noon-6 pm Tuesday-Saturday 733 N W Everett S t
22 6-6 196 )
P h o to g ra p h ic Im age G a lle ry shows photo transfer figure studies
by S h a ro n A m e s to y iris inkjet prints of nudes by S h e lly C o rb e tt
and Oregon landscapes by K e r ry Th a lm a n n Through March 29
(10 am-5 30 pm Monday Saturday 240 SW First Ave 224-3543.)
G a lle ri 8 present D y s a p p e a r a group show of works addressing
loss and mourning by six young local artists. Features installation,
music, video and performance art. Through March (Noon-5 pm
W ednesday-Saturday S uite d. 314 SW N inth Ave 22 4-7 876 )
P u llia m D e ffe n b a u g h G a lle ry shows paintings by E rin n
K e n n e d y and new works combining photography and painting by
H o lly R o b e rta Through March 29 ( I I am-5 30 pm Tuesday-
Saturday. noon-4 pm Sunday 522 N W 12th Ave 228-6665)
G ra y s to n e G a lle ry features works by R ic h e y B e llin g e r. R o b
e rt D o u g la s . D o n n a J e p s e n -M in y a rd a n d J a n R e n te n a a r
Through April 6 (10 am -6 pm Tuesday-Sunday 3279 SE Hawthorne
Btvd 238 0651 )
A r t of th e P e o p le shows Fa ce s of Fiesta: M a s k A rt s of
M e xico, a collection of traditional dance masks encompassing the
elements o f male display, female faces, dominion of animals, devils,
death and the fantastic Through March (10 30 am 5 30 pm M onday-
Saturday, noon-5 pm Sunday 818 SW First Ave 221-0569 )
L e w is A C la r k C o lle g e opens its new G a lle ry of C o n te m p o
ra ry A r t with S a tu ra te d Im ages: the '6 0 s a nd th e '7 0 s . an
exhibit of rarely seen works of the pop and photorealist movements
Included in this show are "Flash— November 22, 1963." 11 pnnts of
the Kennedy assassination by Andy Warhol, and lithographs by Roy
Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg, James Rosenquist and Tom
Wesselman. Through March 28 (11 am 4 pm Tuesday-Saturday
Lewis ¿ C lark College. 0 6 15 SW Palatine Hill Road tenter at G ate I and
follow the road to the parking area by Fir Acres Theatre) 768- 7900 )
M u ltnom a h A rt C e n te r G allery shows “ Still Life Paintings and a
Portrait." works in oil on canvas by D a vid S h ra tte r through March 26
(9 am-9 pm Monday-Friday 7688 SE Capitol Highway 823-2787.)
T h e R eal M o th e r G o o s e presents “ My 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 S W Yamhill
S t 223-9510 )
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 (11 am -6pm Tuesday-Fnday. 10 am-5 pm Saturday 817 SW
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 A r t G y m at Marythurst College, presents T ra v e rs in g T e r r i
to ry a three-part exhibition “ investigating regional developments in
contemporary 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
for PICA members and Friends o f the Gym 242-1419)
The C h ild re n 's M u s e 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 SO 823-2227 )
T heater
M ira cle T h e a tre G ro u p the première Latino arts and culture
organization in the Northwest, opens its new play V e lv e t, V e lo u r
a n d B u rla p Written by Mexican playwright Antonio Gonzàlez
Caballero, it tells the story of the wooing of a wealthy urban socialite
widow by a rancher Through Aprtl 26 (7 pm Thursday. 8pm Fnday and
Saturday 525 SE Stark S t $9 $14 236 7253 )
P o rtla n d C e n te r S ta g e performs Richard Bhnsley Sheridan's
post-Restoration comedy T h e R iv a le The play features a number of
new songs adapted from the script by Louisa Rose and set to a new
score by composer Peter Schickele Through Aprtl 19 (7 pm Tuesday
and W ednesday 8 pm Thursday Saturday. 2 and 7 pm Sunday
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 97470.) (4/4)
Rock, Wash Retreat leaders are Artnna Weisman and Eric Kolvig Fee
for five nights lodging, including vegetarian meals, is $200, plus
personal donation to teachers (Registration: send $100 deposit to
N W D A /C loud Mountain. 373 Agren Road. C astle Rock. WA 98611.
Greg Sm oots 727-3575) (6/6)
The V a n c o u v e r M e n 's C h o ru s is holding voice placement inter
views for the sprtng cycle T e n o rs a nd basses especially needed.
All qualified voices in all men's ranges are welcome to audition. (B ill
Ghorm ley 360-699-1435. Paul Zepem ick 360-695-24 79 7 (3/21)
A g a in s t A n im a l T e s tin g , a W est Coast conference on animal
expenmentation takes place in Portland M a rc h 2 7 -2 9 Presentations
will focus on the abolition of vivisection. (Liberation Collective. PO Box
9055. Portland. OR 97207. 230-9990. libcolO aracnet com .) (3/21)
A s u p p o rt g ro u p fo r g a y da d s 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(7/3)
Shoalwater Bay’s seventh annual S o u th B e a c h S o b rie ty P o w
w o w will be held A p ril 12 at Ocosta Gym in Westport. Wash
All drummers and dancers are welcome: the public is invited No drugs
or alcohol allowed Sponsored by the Shoalwater Bay Nation.
(2580 M ontesano St. S. 1 pm -m idnight. Free. 360-267-6766.
360-267-5301. 7(4/4)
A r e y o u H IV -n e g a tiv e ? 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 n d bisexual m en is now forming.
A program of Speak to Your Brothers at Cascade AIDS Project. (Alan
223-5907. ext. 107. 7(7/3)
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. 1077(7/3)
Q u e s tio n s a b o u t 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-Bernstein, 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.) (7/3 )
O re g o n N u d is ts 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
frtend6, naturally (B ill 350-0789. EiearManJonGmsn.com ) (7/3)
G e t a life! Attend a small group seminar with others who have just
teamed they may have a future. Conducted by an experienced AIDS
counselor, the seminars will focus on how to plan for the future you
V olunteers
S e n s o ry P e rce p tio n s, the Portland Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
committee, needs volunteers for upcoming events Meetings are held
twice a month. (Debbie Caselton 460-2747. 7(8/15)
P ro je c t Lin ka ge , an organization serving the unmet needs of
seniors and people with disabilities in Northeast Portland, needs
volunteers to help with shopping, transportation, housekeeping,
yardwork. bookkeeping and visiting. It only takes four hours each
month to lend a hand (249-0471. 7(9/5)
B a s ic R ig h ts O re g o n , an organization dedicated to ending work
place discrimination based on sexual orientation through its Fair
Workplace Project, needs volunteers to help end all forms of discrtmi-
nation in Oregon. (222-6151. 7(8/8)
W rite r's a le rt: Arsenal Pulp Press wants short
fiction (1.000 words or less) for two anthologies:
one of lesbian sex-themed stories, called Hot
and Bothered, and one of gay male sex-themed
stories, titled Quickies Publication planned for
spring of 1998 Editors are Karen X Tulchinsky
and James Johnstone Submissions must be
typed, double-spaced, and include a self-ad
dressed. stamped envelope with enough post
age to return manuscripts. Submissions from
outside Canada must include International Reply
Coupons. Include a one to three sentence biog
raphy, your full name, address, phone number,
fax number and e-mail address in cover letter.
D e a d lin e is A p ril 3 0 . (Hot and Bothered o r
Quickies, PO Box 100. 1036 Odium Drive,
Vancouver. BC V5L 3L6. Canada.) (4/18)
Plant a tree and help S e e d the Fu ture , a campaign of F rie n d s of
T re e s Volunteers are needed during the month of March to help plant
trees in neighborhoods and natural areas Dress for the weather and
bring a shovel. (9 am -1 pm Saturdays Call fo r tim es and locations:
284-TREE.) (3/21)
P rid e N o rth w e s t is now recruiting volunteers for 1997's Lesbian
and Gay Pride events. (Pride N orthw est. PO Box 6611, Portland. OR
97228. H o t lin e 2 9 5-9 788 . P D X P rideN W G aol.com . h ttp .//
m em bers.aol.com /PDXPrideNW /index htm l.) (6/6)
C o m m u n ity A d v o c a te s , an organization working to end violence
against women and children, needs volunteers to assist with ch ild
a b u se a n d d o m 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. 7(6/6)
V o lu n te e rs o f A m e ric a invites everyone who believes in the power
of kindness to join its R a n dom A c t s of K in d n e s s C o m m itte e
(235-8655 7(6/6)
Bradley-Angle House sponsors a talking ci rcle
fo r N a tive A m e ric a n w o m e n regarding
domestic violence The circle is facilitated by
N ative Am erican women. (6 30 -8 3 0 pm
W ednesday Call for location: 232-7805 ) ( 8/8 )
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. 7(5/2)
The Rainbow Group, a s u p p o rt a nd social
g ro u p fo r g a y , le sbian, bisexual a n d
tra n s g e n d e re d s tu d e n ts at Clackamas
Community College meets every Tuesday and
Friday (Tuesday 4pm Starbucks. 1839M olalla
Ave . Oregon C ity Friday: Noon. Barlow 114.
Clackamas Com m unity College. 19600 M olalla
Ave . Oregon C ity Kate 657-6958. ext 2371.)
( 8 / 8 )
H IV C e n te r a program of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, provides
wide-ranging services to people with HIV and AIDS, 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 (C all
fo r an application: Sarah 223-3444 7 (5/16)
A m a z o n D ra g o n s a lesbian dragon boat
team, needs new paddlers No experience
needed Races are held durtng the Rose Festival
June 7-8 (M ary 234-3035 ) ( 5/16)
W orkshops
A ly s o n P u b lic a tio n s seeks su b m is sio n s
for three anthologies Each book is scheduled
P o rtland R eperto ry Th e a tre presents M ias E v e rs ' B o ys,
for release in Spring 1998 Categortes are:
D a v id F e ld s h u h 's pla y a b o u t the in fam o us Tu s k e g e e
lesbian and gay parodies of “ inherently gay
experim ent, on stage through M a rch 29
literature“ ; lesbian erotic nonfiction— true and
sexy stones by women who have introduced a
didn't think you had Held at a cozy beach hideaway Singles and
virgin to sex. gay male erotic nonfiction dealing with fraternities and
couples welcome (Eric 541 -994-5934 .7(7/3 )
hazing rttuals Reading the complete guidelines before submitting
stories is highly recommended D e a d lin e fo r su b m is sio n s is
M a y 3 1 . (Send a self-addressed, stam ped envelope to Anthology
Guidelines. Alyson Publications. 6922 Hollywood B fvd . Suite 1000.
Los Angeles. CA 90028 7 (5/16)
A so cia l g ro u p fo r L a tino h om ose xua ls a n d b ise xu a ls is
forming Meetings will be held twice a month (Jaim e 223-9670 7(7/4)
F re 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 Western States Chiropractic College under the supervi
sion of licensed chiropractic physicians Donations are welcome.
(8 30 am-5 pm Monday and Tuesday. 10 30 am 5 pm W ednesday
Friday 134 W Burnside S t 223-2213 ) ( 8/15)
P la y the b a g p ip e s ? Y e a rn to p la 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 (Ed289-2159 7(8/8)
D o n a tio n s to r C a b b a g e La ne L a n d T r u s t n e e d e d ! To make
the final land payment to secure Cabbage Lane. 80 acres of forested
M o o n S is te rs 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 Pee includes classes, performances,
circles, six meals and accommodations. ($215 before M arch 22. $240
after M arch 22 Registration: M other River Spirit. PO Box 20918.
Oakland. CA 94620 510-547-8386 7(3/21)
Project Quest hosts L iv in g F u lly , a P a cific N o rth w e s t H IV /
A ID S H e a ling C o n fe re n ce at Breitenbush Hot Sprtngs A p ril 17-
2 0 Workshop topics include yoga, nutrttion, acupuncture, holotropic
breathing, multiple loss and grteving, ecstatic dancing, meditation,
massage. HIV and women, and more. ($250. Registration: Project
Quest, 1201 SW M orrison St., Portland. OR 97205. Graham Harriman
241-6448) (4/4)
E d ito rs seek s u b m is s io n s of first-person
true stories about queer college student expe
riences. Confidentiality and discretion assured
by editors Kim Howard and Annie Stevens.
S u b m is s io n d e a d lin e is J u n e 3 0 . (For
guidelines send a self-addressed, stam ped
envelope to PO Box 5345. Takoma Park. MD
2 0 9 1 3 , A S I54@ um ail.um d edu. h ttp / /
w w w warn umd e d u /-S te v e n s A /b o o k h tm l)
( 6 / 20 )
W a lk to fight m u ltip le sc le ro s is ! The 1997 MS Walk and Roll
takes place A p ril 12- 13 Money raised benefits individuals with MS
who live in Oregon or Clark County Collect pledges from family,
friends, neighbors and co-workers to help defeat this debilitating
disease (C all for tim es and locations: 223-9511. 1-800-FIGHT M S.)
(4/4)
Alcoholics Anonymous Los Angeles, a group serving the sexual
mlnortty community, hosts A A L A '» 7 R o u n d u p at the Westin
Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles. C a lif. M a y 2 4 -2 6 This year's
theme, “ Spiritual Awakening," celebrates AALA's 12th anniversary.
(Heidi 213-663-0594, Joani 213-934-1277, roundupOaa-laorg. http:
//w w w aa-la. org 7(5/2)
G atherinos
The fourth regional L e sb ia n , G a y a nd B isexual Y o u th C o n fe r
e nce for youth and service providers takes place A p ril 2 9 -2 6 at the
Portland Conference Center Fee includes registration, lunches and
refreshments S c h o la rs h ip s a va ila ble to all yo u th . ($100
before A pril 11. $125 after A p ril I I . Registration: Phoenix Rising
LGBYC. 620 S W Fifth Ave . S uite 710. Portland. OR 97204
223-8299. fax 223 1861 7(4/18)
Don't miss the fifth P e a ce a n d Ju s tic e F e ir Gather at Irving Park.
Northeast Seventh Avenue and Fremont Street in Portland, on
M a y 2 6 (Noon 6 pm 236 3065 7(5/16)
Inte rnational M r. L e a th e r 1607 takes place M a y 2 2 -2 6 m
Chicago. III. Over 3.000 leather men and women from around the world
are expected to attend this year's festivities (Registration Inter
national M r Leather, Inc.. 5015 N Clark S t . Chicago. IL 60640
1-800-545-6753. fax 773-878-5184. im rIG m indx com . h ttp / /
www im rl.com 7 (5/16)
The third annual G a y a n d Le sbia n M e dita tio n R etreat meets
J u n e 2 0 -2 5 . at Cloud Mountain Buddhist Retreat Center near Castle
It's M y P le a su re presents workshops and social events for the
lesbian community, designed to educate and inspire B o b R u c k e r
reads queer poetry from his new book. (4 pm M arch 22 Free 7 (Unless
otherw ise noted, you m ust preregister Events are held at It's M y
Pleasure. 4258 SE Hawthorne Bfvd. 236-0505 .7
Two one-day seminars are offered for men wanting to explore how to
create more satisfying relationships M e n a n d Intim a cy: R e m o v
ing the O b s ta c le s meets from 10 am to 4 pm March 22; cost is $50
per person C re a tin g H a rm o n y: A W o rk s h o p fo r M ale C o u p le s
will be held Aprtl 5 from 10 am to 4 pm; prtce is $75 per couple (Mehdian
House. 2015 N E 39th Ave Joe Doherty. MSW. 281-9772 7(3/21)
Portland Community College and Kaiser Permanente offer a sam e-
sex c o u p le s c o m m u n ica tio n cla ss Leam basic tools to improve
communication and better understand yourself and your partner, and
leam skills for dealing with conflict Class meets for eight weeks
beginning Aprtl 8. (6 30-8 30 pm Tuesdays Lincoln High School,
1600 SW Salmon S t $45 pe r person Registration 614- 7308 7(4/4)
L e a m Israeli a nd inte rna tiona l folk d a n cin g at classes taught
by David Rutiezer Fun for the whole family Classes run April 9 to
June 1. (6 3 0 -7 3 0 pm Wednesdays Friendly House. 1737 N W 26th
Ave $45 fo r entire course. $5 drop-in Registration 228-4391 7(4/4)
C e le b ra tin g the B o d y E ro tic a weekend workshop for men held
May 17 and 18. teaches how to be at home with your erotic body and
awaken deep centers of pleasure through rttual. massage, and con
scious breathing ($275 Registration Tim M ulcahey 790-2141 .7(5/2)
W o m e n 's S p iritu a lity G ro u p i Leam meditation and how to focus
on your own spirttual path in a six-week workshop beginning March 25.
Conducted By Renee Augrain, Certified Spiritual Director. Licensed
Professional Counselor. (7-8 30pm Tuesdays Suite C. 2700 SE26th
Ave $20 pe r week 235-2005 7 (4/4)
T a k in g C a re of B u s in e s s a seminar dealing with the life a nd
estate p la n n in g issues facing lesbians and gay men. and people