march 17.2000» DIVERSIONS T ............... — 1<3 Funny Girl L esbian comic Suzanne Westenhoefer is com­ ing to Portland on April 7 to perform her new stand-up show I’m Not Cindy Brady at the Aladdin Theater as part of Equity Founda­ tion’s 10th anniversary celebration. Westenhoefer is steadily building a national reputation as a consistently hilarious performer who prefers to point out the similarities among people, rather than the differences. On April 8, she heads to Eugene to perform at the Wild Duck. See the calendar on Page 29 for ticket g information. | hosts a (Hilary) Swank-y Oscar party' March 26 s Take a red carpet walk | W ant to indulge your Hollywood A-List fantasies while also raising money for Cascade A ID S Project? Then grab a tux or a glittery number and be seen at C A P ’s fifth annual Oscar night gala, Fashion at the Oscars, in the ballroom of the Gover­ nor Hotel in Portland. There are lots of queer angles to the nominations this year, which should make for a gay old time. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. March 26, and the tickets are $125 each. To purchase a ticket, call (503) 223-9255. Shalene Eve gets airborne with Aero Betty O S U Cam pus in Corvallis Go directly to LCP and don’t pass up the fun A re you a Scrabble queen or a Monopoly maven? The Lesbian Community Project invites women and kids to a game night and Xena-watching party March 25 at the LCP office, 1001 E. Burnside St. in Portland. Bring games, snacks and a pal. This alcohol- free and wheelchair-accessible event runs from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, call (503) 233-3913. Something about Maria A P H O T O BY M IC H A E L TJGHE rtists Repertory Theatre presents Terrence McNally’s Tony Award-winning Master Class, which explores the life and artistry of opera diva Maria Callas. Director Jon Kretzu says, besides crafting a portrait of the artist, “McNally uses the play as a vehicle to explore even more complex issues, such as the relationship of artists to their art and the enigma of talent— and the loss of it.” The play runs through April 23 at the Reiersgaard Theatre, 1516 S.W. Alder St. Tickets can be purchased by calling (503) 241-1278. Coliseum Tickets at Ticketmaster outlets or charge by phone (503)224-4400, CD World in Eugene and Corvallis, at OSU Bookstore, at U of O EMU ticket outlets or online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.inharmony.org On the flying trapeze •he daring young men and women of Aero Betty do indeed fly through the air with the greatest of ease March 30 through April 8 at Portland Community Colleges Sylvania campus. White Bird presents the Portland-based aer­ ial dance company doing new work set to live music by Walk Don’t Walk. The group has been praised for its blend of intense athleticism and graceful beauty, combining ballet, modem dance and gymnastics. For tickets, call Fastixx at (503) 224-8490. A benefit for In Harmony on behalf of our nation’s children For more information contact In Harmony at (541)753-3960 Produced by Showman w w w .show m an.com PICA SLUND + a collaboration by m ary oslund yariv rabinovitc These dykes do recruit {world premiere} earn to eat fire with the Lesbian Avengers and help plan Dyke March 2000. Lesbians, bi womyn and trans dykes are invited to join the fun, which the Avengers promise will include flirting and plotting the destruction of the patriarchy. The adventure begins at 5 p.m. March 19 on the Portland State University campus. Call (503) 452-5408 for exact location. And bring some throat lozenges! Believe it or not... A Suzanne Westenhoefer makes funny for a g«xxl cause bout 40 years before Anthony Minghella directed his version of The Talented Mr. Ripley, French director René Clément brought Patricia Highsmiths homoerotic thriller to the screen as Purple Noon. There is a rare opportunity to catch Purple Noon showing March 24 through 30 as part of the Hollywood Theatres International Master- works series. The theater is located at 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd. in Portland. ■ Compiled by O R IA N A G r e e n ormifig arts center 2 . 3 , 24, 25. 200ja tickets nibble® Clinton slreetjwdSo^jgckpot tecords ♦ tx : membersr*ti5l