june 16.2000 ' ju s t o u t 5g
DIVERSIONS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What to do
if you have issues
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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,
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innovative and unique. Veteran wordsmiths as
well as the previously unpublished are equally
welcome, but please keep the topics limited to
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For more information, check out the publi
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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:
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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.
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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.
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Kissing in Ashland
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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.
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O riana G reen
Hold high the orb
and scepter
Rene Corbin
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They’ve got balls
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Boxxes Storm
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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
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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
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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
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