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6,2001 « b*Mt45 DIVERSIONS ....... ▼....................... Basically bucolic Networking floats the boat You'd be angry, too! ircle July 28 on your calendar for the oh-so chic Garden Party benefiting Basic Rights Oregon. This annual event offers an oppor tunity to mingle with fair-minded elected offi cials, concerned activists and BRO supporters in picturesque, lush gardens. Generously donating “Bella Madrona” for the day, Drs. Geof Beasley and Jim Sampson have created a breathtaking scenic wonderland spread over six acres. This summertime soiree is worth every penny, and the proceeds benefit an important cause. The fun happens from 2 until 5 p.m. in Sherwood. Tickets are $35 and $50 from 503-222-6151. op aboard the Portland Spirit on July 9 for an enjoyable evening of food, entertainment and networking with the Portland Area Business Association on its annual Willamette River Cruise. “It’s a great opportunity to find out what’s new and interesting, a way to meet potential new clients and friends,” board presi dent Mark Miller says. "It just gets better every year.” PABA’s purpose is to help its members build business and create community through networking events, including monthly lunch eons, social gatherings and volunteer opportuni ties. Boarding begins at 6:30 p.m., and tickets are $30 at the dock or $25 in advance from 503-241-2222. Learn more at www.paba.com. C Blues on the green he seventh annual Saturday in the Park Pride celebration gets going July 14 at Esther Short Park in Vancouver, Wash. The theme “Stronger, Louder, Prouder” was chosen to high light the new location, which should provide more visibility. Expect beer and food, information and retail booths, activities for kids plus live entertainment from Jixly Crocker, Third Estate and the Rose City Swing Band. Headliners Swamp Mama Johnson will put out a smooth groove of blues and R & B. Also Peacock in the Park Productions will mount an hourlong drag show. Show up between noon and 8 p.m. at Sixth Avenue and Columbia Street. Your questions will be answered at saturdayintheprk@aol.com. To begin Gay Pride Week in southwest Washington, First Congregational United Church of Christ is holding an Interfaith Pride Service at 4 p.m. July 8. Congregants will “cele brate the joy in who we are, all God’s people of all sexual orientations and genders.” A reception presented by five other area churches will follow the service. The host church is located at 1220 N.E. 68th St. in Hazel Dell. For informa tion call 360-693-1476 or e-mail vanucc@aol.com. T H Songs in the key of Q he Eugene queer 1 community held its I 10th annual Pride celebration June 30 at Wash i ngton -J efferson Park. The warm, dry weather brought out about 600 people to enjoy the various activ ities. Performers includ ed Rainbow Wranglers square dancers, the -zfila Chieko Imperial Sovereign Court of the Willamette Empire, the boisterous sounds of Soul Funktion and Soromundi, the lesbian chorus of Eugene. The showstopper was 13-year-old phenom Jordan Blumberg-Enge, who wowed the crowd with her powerful singing. She was a tough act to follow, but Leila Chieko and Amy Picard held their own. The day was topped off at Neighbors Bar and Bistro, which was jammed and jamming with a post-Pride party and barbecue. ensory Perceptions (those cool folks who toil long and hard to bring you a queer film fest every year) throw themselves a benefit July 18. They will screen the highly anticipated film Hedwig and the Angry Inch at 7 p.m. at the Clin ton Street Theater, 2522 S.E. Clinton St. Tickets are $7 at the box office the day of show. Adapted from the critically acclaimed off-Broadway rock theater hit, Hedwig tells the story of an “internation ally ignored” rock singer, Hedwig, and her search for stardom and love. Bom a boy named Hansel whose life’s dream is to find his other half, Hedwig reluctantly submits to a sex-change operation in order to marry an American G.I. and get over the Berlin Wall to freedom. The operation is botched, leaving her with the “angry inch.” For more, measure up at sensoryperceptions.org/v2/events/hedwig . S It's been a queer year lub Z, Portland’s all-ages gay club, will celebrate its first anniversary with a party promising celebrity guests and performer Danny Diess’ trib ute to the Pet Shop Boys. Admission costs $10. Doors open 10 p.m. July 7, and the show starts 12:30 a.m. at 333 S.W. Park Ave. Call 503-241-1153 for more information. Hedwig rages about her short comings award-winning documentary Paragraph 175, which reveals the previously untold story behind the Nazi persecution of homosexuals. Narrated by Rupert Everett, the film explores the personal stories of people who experi enced this firsthand. Over on A&.E July 16 catch Investigative Reports: AIDS in America, the Crisis Continues. The program studies the complacency some people are feeling toward the disease and the illusions drug companies are fostering. Also examined are the increasing infection rates in urban areas. Hollywood happenings ccording to Advocate.com lesbian icon Melissa Etheridge already has rebounded, just nine months after the breakup of her 12-year union with Julie Cypher. The lucky (?) gal is Tammy Lynn Michaels, who played the nasty Nicole Julian on the WB series Popular. Lions and tigers Etheridge told People magazine her new girl and queers, oh my! friend made her “want to jump up and go * his year’s Summer Concert Series at the Ore ‘Woo-woo.’ ” Newly 40, the rocker’s dip into gon Zoo features plenty of “family” acts. First the younger end of the dating pool isn’t all that up is the newly out singer Janis lan, perform surprising. It’s also great revenge for the singer ing with folk legend Judy Collins on July 8. Then who definitely paints herself as a woman on July 19 look for the Indigo Girls and their wronged by Cypher’s wandering ways. The for opening act, Rose Polenzani, who records for mer couple, however, maintain a cordial rela Amy Ray’s Daemon label. Finally, Thomas Laud tionship over the back fence to co-parent their erdale and Portland’s own eclectic virtuosos Pink two children. jn Martini entertain for a sure sellout Aug. 16. All shows start at 7 p.m.; be smart and MAX it for Complied by ORIANA GREEN a no-hassle evening. Get your tickets at the zoo or from Fastixx. 1 Hard looks at tough subjects The Rose City Swing Band entertains last year at Saturday in the Park able television continues to offer gay- themed programming you won’t find any where else. First up on HBO July 9 is the C Melissa’s mad about Michaels Out with the old, in with the new ortland nighttime institution Panorama is calling it quits. The club, which opened in October 1993, quickly became a cool hangout, first for queers, then for hipsters of all persuasions. Famous for its high- energy music mix and light show, Panorama has reached the end of its life span. At 9 a.m. July 15 the doors will dose forever. In the birth-and-death cycle of clubs, it won't be long before a new one opens. In fact, just five days. Restaurant Services—the company that owns Panorama, Boxxes, Brig, the Red Cap Garage and the Fish Grotto—is remodeling the space above Ozone Records to become a dance club. At 11:45 p.m. July 20 Fez Nightclub, located at 316 S.W. 11th Ave., will open its doors. On one floor you’ll find a lounge serving Moroccan food, and above that the former Fez Ballroom is being transformed into the dance space. Bar manager Michael Ackerman says they’ll feature the same kind of music spun at Panorama—“upbeat house, circuit, anthem and underground dance music.” He also expects the new club to attract a mixed clientele, “probably 70/30 percent gay/straight,” he says, peering into his crystal ball. Party on, Portland! P
