26 J*«1 Triangle Productions! presents Blood Brothen by Willey Russell (7 30 pm Thursday. 8 pm Friday and Saturday. 5 pm Sunday at Theater! Theater1. 3430 SE Belmont St. $15-$ 17. (box office. 239-59191.) about is encouraged to join the project. (Jean Mountaingrove. 2000 King Mountain Trail. Sunny Valley. OR 97497. imtngroveQhotmail.com.) (7/3) Portland Business and Professional Women's Club offers networking opportunities. Meetings are ANNOUNCEMENTS___________ | Out & About is a free community service of just out Listings for events, announcements and groups that are specifically relevant to sexual mmonties of every color in Oregon and Southwest Washington are provided free of charge Bulletin Board just out is published on the first and third Friday of every month Only immediate care and youth organizations Friends of the Multnomah County Library are listed in the first Fnday issue, and a full groups listing is pnnted m the third Friday issue The deadline for all seeks book, music and video donations for its annual used book sale to be held in October. Drop off dona tions at any library branch Through May 23. (248-5439 ) (5/15) groups, announcements and events is 15 days before each publication date. Listings 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. Lesbian Avengers holds planning meetings for the Send submissions to just out calendar. PO Box 14400. Portland. OR 97293, or fax to 236-1257. 1998 Dyke March at 4 30 pm Sundays. (221 Kramer Hall. Portland State University. SW Broadway between Mill St and Montgomery St 452-5408.) (6/5) Items m Out & About run for six months If you wish to continue to run your group s information, please submit an updated announcement before the expiration date noted at the end of your listing held on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm. (Call for location: 238 3877 ) (6/19) Hawthorne Street Fair organizers seek applications from musicians and entertainers interested in participat ing in the two-day event, Aug. 15-16. (Applications: call 774 2832 or from Showcase Music i Sound. 3401 SE Hawthorne Blvd.) (5/15) Join over 100 women and men for the 12th annual BC Witchcamp, a wiccan intensive gathenng focused on the Reclaiming Tradition. This year's gathenng will focus on the theme of ‘The Charge of the Goddess' and will be held at Loon Lake. 40 miles east of Vancouver. BC. July 19-26 (For payment information, etc., send US $2 to. BCWC. PO Box 21510. 1850 Commercial Drive. Vancouver. BC. Canada. V5N 4A0. US $4l0-$600 slid ing scale, work exchanges and assistance available for those with limited income. (604) 253-7195.) (7/3) The Oregon Paddler is organizing a raft tnp on the McKenzie River for women couples July 19-20 at Belknap Lodge and Hot Springs. (PO Box 1012. Springfield. OR 97478. $398 per couple. (541) 741-8661, 1-800-267 6848.) (6/19) Gatherings The fourth annual Gay and Lesbian Meditation Retreat will be held August 14-19 at Cloud Mountain Buddhist Retreat Center, located near Castle Rock. Wash ($275, includes lodging and meals. Register with $100 deposit: NWDA. 150 Nickerson St.. Suite 108. Seattle. WA 98109. Local information: 727-3575.1(8/1) The 10th annual Dyke Art Retreat Encampment takes place June 28- July 5 at Rootworks in Southern Oregon. A week of self-initiated art projects, rustic cabins and vegetarian meals. (Send a self- addressed, stamped envelope to DARE. 2000 King Mountain Trail, Sunny Valley. OR 97497. $160-$185.) (6/19) American Anti Prohibition League and Portland ENTERTAINMENT____________ | Gallery In conjunction with International Workers Day. Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center presents lllegitum Non Carborundum (Don't Let the Bastards Wear You Down) an exhibition of con temporary sculpture by Sam Van Aken Through May 30 (Noon-530 pm Monday Fnday, noon-4 pm Saturday 5340 N Interstate Ave 823-2000) Blackfish Gallery presents a collection of oil paint ings entitled From the Seasons by Pavel Boboia and the ceramic Iris Blue Vessels, by a y. bain Through May 30 (Noon-5 pm Tuesday-Saturday 420 Ninth Ave 224-2634 www blackfish.com.) Sheme Wolf shows References, her new paintings on canvas, at the Margo Jacobsen Gallery Through May 30 (10 am-530 pm Tuesday-Friday. 10 am-5 pm Saturday 1039 NW Gksan St. 224-7287.) Brian Mariti Fine Art exhibits an eight artist group show of paintings, sculpture, cast glass and monotypes. Through May (Artist 's reception: 6-9 pm May 15. Regular hours: 10 am-6 pm Monday Saturday 2236 NE Broadway 249-5659.) The Real Mother Goose exhibits nature-inspired watercolors by Helen Knaupp and textural ceramics by Barbara Rawls and Cynthia Spencer Through May. (10 am-530pm Monday-Thursday. 10 am-6pm Friday and Saturday. 901 SW Yamhill St. 223-9510.) NORML stage a protest and speak out against the Portland Police Bureau s Manjuana Task Force every Friday at 4 pm. (235-4524.) (10/2) The McKenzie River Gathering Foundation is accepting applications for the $3000 Lilia Jewel Award for Oregon Women Artists in the category of visual arts. Artists marginalized by race and/or sexual orientation are particularly encouraged to apply. Deadline is June 12 (Send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to MRG/Lilla Jewel Award. 3558 SE Hawthorne Blvd.. Suite 102. Portland. OR 972141(5/15) Submissions are sought for Daughters of the Muse. Theater A whole new show every night1 The Brody Theater presents, with the aid of a giant audience-created graffiti board, its improvised theater presentation of Scratch Through May 30 (8 pm Friday and Saturday 1900 NW 27th Ave. $7 243-2701.) We Who Were Listening, an anthology focusing on the genre of Womyn's Music. Writings, photographs, and other works accepted through October (Daughters of the Muse. PO Box 22101. Eugene. OR 97402. LabrysMoonQaol. com. 7(10/16) Macri Gallery is reviewing artists' portfolios for upcoming fine art shows and sales (238-1523.) (9/18) It's the first ever city-wide San Francisco Queer Arts Festival running from May 12 through July 31 It encompasses a Keith Haring art exhibit, the 22nd annual International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, the Harvey Milk Institute's Gender Conference, and the 1998 Gay Pnde Parade. (For details contact: (4151552-7200. www.queerculturalcenter.org.) (7/17) The National Women's Music Festival takes place June 25-28 at Ball State University. Muncie. Indiana Concerts, guest speakers, comedy perfor mances and workshops including appearances by Kate Clinton. Holly Near. Dorothy Allison. Anita Hill and Catie Curtis. (For a brochure contact: NWMF. PO Box 1427. Indianapolis, IN 46206 13171927-9355, wiaQmdy.net. www a 1. com/wia.) (6/ 19) Queerfest ‘98 is a statewide gathenng to be held June 5-7 at Camp Westwind for all gay. lesbian, bi, A Texas Lesbian Conference convenes May 29- 31 in San Antonio. The theme is 'Creating Balance/Creando un Balance." and scheduled speakers include Suzanne Pharr, Sharon Bridgforth, and Carmen Vasquez. ((2101805-8398.) (5/15) Volunteers Sensory Perceptions. Portland's lesbian and gay film festival, needs committed film-loving volunteers to assist with all aspects of the festival which will be held September 25-28. (242-0818.) (8/7) MPowerment Project, a social and outreach center for gay and bisexual men in Lane County, is looking for volunteers for office hours, board positions and special events. ((5411683-4303.) (11/6) trans, same gender-loving, and queer folk. ($75. some Pride Northwest Inc. seeks volunteers to work on scholarships available 727-5468. 541-431-5369. queer- festQhotmail.com, www.peak.org/-qbasic.) (5/22) the annual Pride parade, rally and festival. Committee members of all ages and backgrounds are needed. (Pnde hot line 295-9788.) (6/5) Family Center, a service for homeless and battered women and children, needs volunteers to help in all pro gram areas, including child care, women's support ser vices. community outreach, newsletter, support group facilitation, hot line and office support services. Training provided. (232-6562 ) (7/3) Froelick Adelhart Gallery exhibits recent pastel drawings by Dennis Cunningham and Gail Tremlay's Native American basket weaving Through May 30 (11 am-6 pm Tuesday-Fnday, 10 am-5 pm Saturday. 817 SW Second Ave 222 1142.) Elizabeth Leach Gallery shows photographs by Daily Bread Express needs drivers to deliver hot, nutntious meals to people who are homebound with AIDS, and kitchen volunteers are needed to prepare meals. Volunteers are asked to commit to one shift per week. A program of the HIV Center of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon. (Tina 223-2444.) (7/3) Robert Leach and sculpture by Lee Kelly. Through May 30. (1030 am-5 30 pm Tuesday-Saturday 224-0521.) Pulliam Deffenbaugh Gallery hosts new paintings by Ken Kelly Through May 30 (11 am-530 pm Tuesday-Saturday. 522 NW 12th Ave 228-6665.) Parente Anonymous of Oregon has openings in Todd Ros. Robert Motherwell and Helen Frankenthaler show their new works at the Augen Gallery Through June 1. (10:30 am-530 pm Monday-Saturday. 817 SW Second Ave 224 8182.) the following volunteer positions: facilitator, parent help line advocate and children's group specialist. Education, ongoing training and support provided. (Lynette 238-8819.) (6/5) Quartersaw Gallery introduces new sculpture by Susan Webb and Rememberance a collection of paintings by Jef Gunn. Through May. (10 am-6 pm Tuesday-Fnday. noon-5 pm Saturday 528 NW 12th Ave. 223-2264.) Workshops Artsprings dedicated to the creative power of women, offers summer workshops in painting and paper making starting in July. (Registration and price informa The Laura Russo Gallery, Inc. shows sculpture by Nancy Mee and paintings and works on paper by Stephen McClelland Through May 30 (11 am-530 pm Tuesday-Fnday. 11 am-5 pm Saturday 805 NW 21st tion: 985-9549) (6/19) One With Heart teaches a Kids Self-Defense Day Camp dunng the week of June 22-26. Physical and verbal techniques will be taught. (231-1999.) (6/5) Ave 2262754 ) SK Josefsberg Studio exhibits works by Dianne Kornberg and André Kertész Through May 30 (Noon- 5 pm Tuesday-Saturday 403 NW 11th Ave. 241-9112.) Artfire is a series of painting and drawing classes held in a studio environment for all ages and abilities. (For schedule and pnces: 235-1961, ¡ahafQteleport com.) (10/16) Portland Art Museum exhibits The Hands of Rodin: A Tribute to B. Gerald Cantor a collec tion of 60 sculptures by French sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840-1917). June 2 September6 (9 am-6 pm Monday-Sunday. 1219 SW Park. $6 free for members 2262811.) It’s My Pleasure hosts sex toy workshops, spirituali ty groups, and lesbian socials. (For schedule: 3106 NE 64th Ave. 280-8080.) (6/19) Join JUBILATE!, the Women's Chorus of Corvallis, May 30 for lullabies and more Sugar from the Bone presents Least Brave of All Warriors an mixed-media installation by Alissa Hartman Through June 6 (10 am-6 pm Tuesday- Saturday. noon-5 pm Sunday 2006 NE Broadway 493 0617 sugrboneQeuropa com.) Women of Vision 15 Pacific Northwest artists spar, nmg four generations, show their works at the Macri Gallery Through May 30 (10 am-6 pm Monday Saturday 2324 SE Division St. 238-1523 aafmartO teleport com ) Fifth Element Pottery features an exhibition entitled Survivor Woman a collection of wood fired clay torso pieces by Mary Walyer Through May 24 (Noon- 6 pm Wednesday Saturday, noon-5 pm Sunday 404 NW 10th Ave 279-9042) View the best work of Clark College's art stu dents Over 100 works will be on show Through June 3 (9 am-8 pm Tuesday Thursday. 9 am 4 pm Fnday. 1-5 pm Saturday and Sunday 1800 E McLoughlin Blvd , Vancouver. Wash (3601992 2246 ) The Northwest Print Council presents Bedtime Stories, a collection of collagraph prints by Chnstma Platz Through May (Noon-5 pm Wednesday Thursday and Sunday at Portland Art Museum s North Annex. 922 SW Mam St 525 9259 ) e«state shows Joe Poppier s Yamhill Street Paintings Through May 29 (2-4 pm Monday- Thursday by appointment Suite 1 16. 328 NW Portland Opera offers scratch-and-sniff cards to audience members for Prokofiev s comedic opera The Love for Three Oranges May 16-23. (7 30 pm Monday. Wednesday and Saturday at C mc Auditonum. 222 SW Clay St Tickets start at $25 241-1407.) Tygres Heart Shakespeare Company presents the darkly comedic Merchant of Venice ASL and audio-descnbed performances available. Wheelchair accessible Through May 24. (2 pm Sunday. 7 pm Wednesday and Thursday. 8 pm Fnday and Saturday at the Delores Winmngstad Theater. Portland Center for the Performing Arts. 111 SW Broadway $8 $25 (2229220. TcketMasterl.) tation of dance, mime and acrobatics Through May. (7 30 pm Fnday and Saturday. 1 30 pm Saturday and Sunday 17 SE Eighth Ave $15. $12 students and seniors. $8 children (box office 231 9581. ext 1, coro uomo a men's vocal chamber ensemble is solic The eighth annual Gay and Lesbian Equestrian, Biker and Hiker Games and Camp-Out is taking place May 22-25 in Bend. (For schedule and pricing information contact Goose Lake Ranch. 24166 Dodds Road. Bend. OR 97701. orecowboyQempnet com, pm. 3734 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Free. 2326003X5/15) www empnet com/playdays (541) 388-3680 7(5/15) Relationships classes, offered by Kaiser iting submissions from Northwest composers of secular, three- or four-voice a cappella works for and about men. (Tomás Mendoza 282-0194 7(8/21) Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a new B/D/S/M group for self-identifying women Workshops and play parties in an informal atmosphere (Simon 295-3614. tankgirlQteleport com.) (8/21) Pride Northwest Inc. the community connection to Fashxxl) Artists Repertory Theatre presents Indiscretion» by French playwright Jean Cocteau. The play, wntten dunng an eight day opium binge, is a wild and unpredictable farce depicting a world where adults are children committing temble cnmes Through May 17 (7 pm Wednesday and Thursday 8 pm Fnday and Saturday. 2 pm Sunday at the Reiersgaard Theatre. 1516SW Alder St $16-$24 241-1ART) Broadway 827 5319 ) M ? tit) yifi.v m A Dyke Art Camp will be held August 2-8 at Art Springs. Gaston, Ore. Drug, alcohol and pet free ($350 $380 sliding scale. $320 before June 1. the air? What happened? Initial get-together to recon nect and plan consciousness raising events and groups (Rena 788 5629 ) (8/21) Frogs, Lizards, Orbs and Slinky» a witty presen thP < Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra invites appli cations from players of all orchestral instruments. Rehearsal is two hours per week (4326 SE Woodstock Blvd, Suite 479. Portland. OR 97206. 286-5032.) (9/4) Call to feminists I Remember when feminism was in Imago Theatre returns from a national tour with 41 One With Heart invites all women and teen girls to join Fight the Fear, a senes of physical and verbal self-defense classes. Call for schedules and pnces (4231 SE Hawthorne Blvd. 231-1999) (5/15) Pnde Weekend, announces that this year's event takes place June 20 and 21 at Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park The parade marches on Sunday. June 21. Pnde Northwest also conducts the Conversations Project a senes of structured interactions among members of the queer community (Pnde hot line 295-9788) (6/19) WomanSpirit Anthology Group seeks assistance Readers of WomanSpmt. the first feminist spintuality magazine (1974-1984), are mvited to make article nomi nations. and anyone with matenal and/or skills to share -003- f ,*’H *r 4 n V Ií » AAV ¡X) ¿C1.A bus V!h vd 985-9549 7(7/17) Join more than 5000 women for the 23rd annual Michigan Womyn's Music Festival. a week-long event including 40 performances and 200 workshops to be held August 11-16 Scheduled artists include: Sweet Honey in the Rock. Indigo Giris. Alice Walker, and Marga Gomez (WWTMC. PO Box 22. Walhalla. Ml In Other Words hosts the last in an innovative senes of talks entitled Non-Sexist Parenting in a Sexist Society on Thursday May 28th. (7 pm-8 30 Couples Communication in Same Sox Permanente Regional Health Education, are currently registenng students (Wednesdays, through June 17. 6 30-8 30 pm at North Interstate Services Building. 7201 N Interstate Ave. $80-$!40 286-6816.) (6/3) 49458. (616) 757-47667(8/7) Bisexual Network of Oregon sponsors an annual gathenng and camp-out at Wenatchee National Forest. Wash , August 27-31 (622 5401.) (8/21) Northwest Sexual Minority Families Conference for gay. lesbian, bisexual, and trans par ents and their children is scheduled for August 14-16 at Evergreen State College. Olympia. Wash (Formore information contact Love Makes a Family at ImfamilyQteleport com $150 per family. $50 for Saturday only 228 3892) (8/7) ■ i’\,i. i >- tal tnoizA »AAa-.uic ASAP Treatment Services provides individual and group counseling for people who are HIV-positive and who are also having problems with alcohol or drugs Triangle Project Title I funds are available to help pay for treatment. Call the intake coordinator Monday through Friday to ask for a Triangle Project Title I appointment (2130 SW Fifth Ave 224-0075.) (10/98) Cascade AIDS Project provides non medical ser vices to people whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS xi Oregon Services include counseling, support groups, advocacy, assistance, outreach and education. ' it 4H l>tli> ’IV HUtl/U’ll -ft O ■agwism iiieeii a wneifmqmoo s-zisifo i.new*?