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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (April 20, 2001)
48 jK * t M rt aprii 20.2001 to the final two, then he’ll be needing your online votes at www.zl00portland.com, where you also can follow his descent into madness or boredom via the ever-present webcams. Better yet, pay him a visit and bring snacks. According to Bias, “T he only way 1 eat is by what people bring me.” And although at 36 he’s the oldest mallrat, he still managed to win the first race. O n Day O ne he told Just Out publisher Marty Davis that he’s really popular and that no one cares he’s gay. A nd because 1 know you’re dying to ask: His luxury item is a cot. G ood choice! Do-si-do and do see dance Y LCP wants you oin the Lesbian Com m unity Project for its Annual M eeting and Potluck on May 6 at M etropolitan Com m unity Church o f Port land, 2400 N .E. Broadway. G ather at 3 p.m., meet at 3:30, and eat at 5. T h e future of LC P hangs in the balance, so if you want to see this organization continue, show up! A ll women are invited to renew their voting membership. A strong show o f support is needed for LC P to renew its lease on the present office site, and nom inations are needed for the board o f direc tors. C all 503-233-3913 for an application. J ’all come out to a Squeer Dance sponsored by Portland State University Queers and Allies, Love Makes a Family, the Lesbian Communi ty Project, YouthNet, K1DZ and Rainbow Youth. This is a dance for youth and the young at heart of all ages. Don your cowgirl/boy apparel for gen der-bending circle and square dancing in Room 212 at P SU ’s Shattuck Hall. The fun is free and happens from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 24- To learn more call 503-228-3892. Hold me, thrill me D ancers/choreographers extraordi naire Eric Skinner and Daniel Kirk perform new works with Bodyvox through April 22 at 1300 N.W. Northrop St. This will be a rare opportunity to see them here; the two, who are also partners in real life, haven’t per formed in Portland since last June, as they have been dancing throughout the country. The pro gram also will feature the premiere of a new work by Skinner, T(h)rilo- gy. Tickets are $12 at the door. G et the details from 503-229-0627. Chowder down f you find yourself on the coast fe April 25, eat at any M o’s restau- % rant— cannonball, anyone?— and ^ designate Coastal A ID S Network as your charity of choice. For the full course, call 541-994-5597. You’ll find locations in Florence, Newport and O tter Rock, but the closest to Portland is Tolovana Park, just south of Cannon Beach Why not leave work early and dash down for dinner and a sunset? I And then there were seven, including Tim B ias Pulau Tiga it isn't A total o f 13 strangers began camping out at Clackam as Town Center on April 16 in a quest for a shiny new Honda Civic as part of KKRZ-FM’s Mall Survivor contest. Am ong them is Tim Bias, Rose City Softball Association assistant commissioner, who for the duration of the 11 -day event is known as G ay Tim. He has to live on the faux island 24/7 until he wins or is voted off by his fellow castaways. If he makes it The price is right T he Portland Gay Men’s Chorus hits the road and presents its recent “Spring Fever" concert April 21 in Eugene as part of University of Oregon’s Gay Pride Week. This is an upbeat show celebrating the glory of the season, and most of the arrangements have been done especially for the choir. Highlights include “Stormy Weather” and “Singin in the Rain.” The fellas sing 2 p.m. at Beall Hall. Oh yeah, it’s free. T h e P G M C prepares for “ Storm y W eather” in Eugene f » They've got rhythm T he Portland Lesbian Choir presents “Dance the Rhythm!” 8 p.m. April 21 at the North west Neighborhood Cul tural Center, 1819 N.W. Everett St. This evening of song features special guest Chica Marimba, a hot new all-women band Stay for the dance with 1 he Portland Lesbian Choir sings with gusto DJ Lauren. Tickets are $14 at the door and $12 in advance from It’s My Pleasure or choir members. For the full score, call he “ Invasion o f the V illage P eople” 503-241-8994 or visit www.plchoir.org. arrives 9 p.m . A p ril 28 at the Eagle PD X, 1300 W. Burnside S t., and C lu b X E S , 415 S.W . 13th A ve. T h is third an nual event ben efiting the Leath er A rch iv es an d M use or a cool C-note you can hobnob with for um is a ch an ce to return to the ’70s in a mer Oregon G uv Barbara Roberts during homo-rifific way. Enjoy disco m usic and “For Love &. Money,” the second annual auc videos all n igh t, an d longhairs ready for a tion and cabaret benefiting ch an ge even can get a high ’n ’ tight haircut Our House o f Portland on April 22 at the World Forestry from Patrick Bear o f S eattle. Sh ow up dressed as a village person and get in for Center, 4033 S.W. Canyon Road. You also can bid on a trip to Tus half-price at C lu b X E S . cany or Hawaii or an evening for eight at Darcelle XV with brunch at her house the next morning, among other won- ders. T he frosting on the cake will be the ^ cabaret featuring Margie Boule, Cherie lways Price and pianist Michael Barnes. Last year’s gig raised $100,000, so this is a w an ted really big deal. Show up at 4:30 p.m. to d ate a jo c k ? S h y ? N e r for cocktails, then dine at 6. Call v ou s? M ish a so lv es 503-736-9276 to make reservations. it all from 9 p.m . until 1 a.m . A p ril 24 w hen sh e plays h ost to ndigo Girl Am y Ray and the R o se C ity S o ftb a ll A sso c ia tio n team Butch ies form a m em bers at M ish a ’s M ak e -A -D ate . Jo in the new constellation h igh jin k s at B o x x e s, 1035 S.W . S ta rk S t. in the dyke music uni T h e beer is ch e ap , an d you m igh t h it a verse April 24 at the h om e run! j n Crystal Ballroom. Port land’s own Sarah Dougher is the opening shooting Compiled by O riana G reen star. T h e show gets going p.m. at 1332 W. Bum- side St. Tix are $10 from Am y 503-225-0047 or www.danceonair.com. T he next night the whole gang heads to Eugene to play the C o m munity Center for the Performing A rts at uture file: A lthough no 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door and $10 in release date has been set advance from 541-687-2746. yet, it’s never to soon to fantasize about the new movie The Hours, featuring the dynam ic A llison Janney anguard Youth Services (fonnerly Phoenix o f The West Wing. T h e Rising) holds an open house April 27 at its statuesque Emmy winner new digs, 2100 S.E. Belm ont St. Its pro already has filmed love grams include the Sexual Minority Youth scenes with none other Recreation Center, Roots & Branches and then Meryl Streep. A s Ja n Bridge 13. A ll supporters are welcome to drop ney told T V Guide: “ I had by and take a tour from the kids between noon pinch m yself...all I could and 3 p.m., then stay think was: ‘I’m in bed with until 7 for the carni Meryl Streep! O h my val, featuring Dunk G o d !’ ” N icole Kidm an and the Drag Queen, Julianne M oore also star in the flick about a trio o f games o f chance and skill, and junk food women whose lives have been affected by the writing galore! Toss a ring o f Virginia Woolf, a S ap p h to 503-872-9664 ic icon herself. Fresh from for more his success with Billy Elliot, information. out director Stephen Daldry provides the queer perspective. They’re baaack Good fun for a good cause T F Field of dreams A Sparkle plenty Hollywood happenings F Take a chance V
