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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (June 16, 2000)
june 16.2000 ' ju s t o u t 5g DIVERSIONS ...........▼ ................... New guy in town ay singer-songwriter Mark Weigle makes his first appearance in Portland at 7 p.m. July 2 at Dave and Tracy’s Writers Round- Up, a monthly showcase of nationally touring songwriters. Weigle s first CD, The Truth Is, was nomi nated for a GLA M A award, and his second CD, All That Matters, has received rave reviews. Billboard, a music industry trade publi cation, had this to say: “Although Weigle does n’t suppress his inclination to express and explore the life experiences of an out-queer man in his lyrics, he is presenting himself as more than merely a one-trick pony: cranking out the tales of alienation and coming out that many of his contemporaries can’t seem to move beyond.” Find out why he has a growing, ardent group of fans when he takes the stage at McMenamins W hite Eagle, 836 N. Russell St. Also appearing will be Dave Carter and Tracy Grammer. There is a $5 cover charge; for more information, call (503) 282-6810. G at Peacock in the Park, the 14th annual drag extravaganza in the Washington Park Amphitheater that bene fits the Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund. Light refreshments will be available at the park. Free shut tles from downtown Portland to the park will run continuous loops starting at 9 a.m. from Embers Avenue, 110 N.W. Broadway, and from Red Cap Garage, 1035 S.W. Stark St. The picnic starts at noon,and the show gets going at 2:30 p.m. The show is free, but donations are encouraged. Scholarship grants totaling $13,500 will be presented to 10 students at this year’s event. Champagne, Rose Empress XXV, makes like a peacock Crown Prince XXIII Jimi Xcalibur and Imperial Crown Princess XXIII Sugar Snapp St. James. The festive occasion was observed by atten dees from the courts of Seattle, Tacoma, Everett and Vancouver, Wash., as well as representatives from Portland and Eugene. Little feet ur House, a film about gay parenting, will air in the Portland area at 10 p.m. June 26 on both KOPB and KTVR. Just Out’s reviewer found the film to be rather stereotypical in its choice of participants and somewhat basic in its approach, but cer tainly worthwhile viewing for anyone interest ed in parenthood. O Gals with guitars n June 23, Barb Galloway will accompany an incredible group of women singer-song- writers in an evening of entertainment at Borders Books, 2605 S.W Cedar Hills Blvd. Featured performers include Maureen Kelly, Connie Cohen and Rene Corbin, who’ll deliv er her special brand of Celtic music. The tunes flow from 7 to 9 p.m. O What to do if you have issues I ssues Magazine is a new publication for les bians of color, by lesbians of color. The folks behind the new mag are looking for writers, artists and photographers who are talented, innovative and unique. Veteran wordsmiths as well as the previously unpublished are equally welcome, but please keep the topics limited to events or issues that concern lesbians of color. For more information, check out the publi cation’s Internet site, www.issuesmag.com. For submission guidelines, send an inquiry to issuesmag@aol.com or 484 Lake Park Ave., Oakland, CA 94610; or call (510) 593-4453. Strutting their stuff ostess Maria and Mistress of Ceremonies Poison Waters invite you to pack a picnic and arrive early on June 25 for a good seat Out at the ballgame Batter up! Weather permitting, come out and support the Rose City Softball Associa tion, playing from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 25 at Westmoreland Park, Southeast 22nd Avenue and Bybee Boulevard. There is no game July 2, but players cover the bases July 9 at Montavil- la Park, Northeast 82nd Avenue and Glisan Street. RCSA standings as of June 11: ■ ■ ■ t high noon on June 17, the Rose City Softball Association takes on the Portland Police Bureau in Grudge Match 2000 at Farragut Park. As a special added attraction, the RC SA team will be spurred on by the West Holly wood Cheerleaders, those bombastic babes with really big pompoms. Afterward, celebrate with a barbecue and beer bust at JO Q ’s, 215 N.E. Broadway. D ie park is located at North Kerby Avenue and Farragut Street. The game is free, but donations will be accepted for the the police Sunshine Division. A Puttin’ on the ritz he Imperial Sovereign Rose Court invites you to the 2000 Mr., Miss and Ms. Gay Oregon Pageant, “Murder, Mystery & Intrigue: the Un-usual Suspects,” on June 24 at Embers Avenue, 110 N.W. Broadway in Port land. The doors open at 5 p.m. and the pageant starts at 6 p.m. A $10 donation is requested; for more information, call (503) 222-3082. T Kissing in Ashland T he Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ash land, Ore., presents the lesbian-themed play Stop Kiss at the Black Swan from July 4 to Oct. 29. Stop Kiss, by Diana Son, premiered in 1998 at the prestigious Public Theater in New York and received a 1999 GLAAD Media Award. The story is set within the context of gay bashing, and the two central characters get beaten simply because they were kissing. About the impetus for Stop Kiss, the playwright says, “I’m consistently inter ested in the conflict between how other people identify you and the more complex way in which you know yourself.” Tickets are available from the festival box office at (541) 482-4331. ■ Compiled by O riana G reen Hold high the orb and scepter Rene Corbin H They’ve got balls ■ ■ Boxxes Storm Embers Red Wings ■ ■ ■ 14-0 11-3 he Imperial Sovereign Court of the Willamette Empire recently held its annual coronation in Salem and crowned new roy alty: Regent Star Emperor XXIII Della, Star Empress XXIII Lydia Octavia Snapp, Imperial T Full Sail Titans JOQ’s Genuine Draft Egyptian Club Riders Quest Yellow Pages Webpride, Vancouver Gay Men’s Chorus 10-3 8-5 5-9 3-11 2-11 1-12 W omsn * s DIVISION ■■■■ Mad Digs Tan Body Players Just Out Mud Skippers Hobo’s The Royals 9-0 6-2 6-2 4-4 4-4 2-6 Haggis’s Hustlers PlayHers Club 1-7 0-7 Embers Red Wings Webpride, Vancouver 7 0 Hobo’s PlayHers Club 20 10 Boxxes Storm Egyptian Club Riders 24 3 Mad Dogs Haggis’s Hustlers 17 2 Boxxes Storm Gay Men’s Chorus 28 3 Tan Body The Royals 20 6 Full Sail Titans Egyptian Club Riders 18 16 Players Just Out Mud Skippers 12 6 JOQ’s Genuine Daft Quest Yellow Ptapg 25 1
