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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 17, 2001)
aupust 17. ?nnt DIVERSIONS extract information on his subversive activities. In the late-night darkness of their cell, Molina spins a fantastic yam of celluloid romance and intrigue. Each night, Molina embroiders the details to draw out and manipulate Valentin’s emotions, never once betraying his true motives to his audience. Gradually, circumstances force them both to undergo an unexpected transfor mation and to be drawn ever closer to each other, finally forming a remarkably touching bond of friendship, fraternal love and self-sacri fice. Don’t miss this chance to see Spider on the big screen— again or for the first time. mood Aug. 31 and Sept. 2 P r ic k u p y o u r e a r s C horal music lovers will get their fill this Labor Day weekend with not one but two concerts. Opening the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses conference on Aug. 31, the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus will play host to the Portland Lesbian Choir and Bridges Vocal Ensemble in a showcase concert at the Newmark Theatre inside the Portland Center for the Performing Arts. Spe cial guests include singer Diane Syrcle, actor Brian Haliski and flutist Mary McCarty. The Rose City Swing Band leads dancing afterward. And closing the conference Sept. 2, choral singers from around the world come together to create three women’s, men’s and mixed choruses. Plus, three of Oregon’s finest choruses will perform: Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed G A L A Chorus, Jubilate! The Women’s Choir of Corvallis and Soromundi: The Lesbian Chorus of Eugene. Tick ets are $20 to $30; call 503-226-2588 or visit www.pdxgmc.org for more information. C a tc h th is Kiss T he Kiss of the Spider Woman is being re- released Aug. 24 at the Hollywood Theatre for a one-week run. The film stars William Hurt, Raul Julia and Sonia Braga. Hurt won the Best Actor Academy Award in 1985 for his part, and the film was nominated for Best Director, Best Film and Best Screenplay. Hurt portrayed Molina, a flagrant homosexual window trimmer convicted on a morals charge, who shares a dreary prison cell with Valentin, a clandestinely held revolutionary who had been tortured endlessly by prison authorities in a non specific Latin Ameri can metropolis in a vain attempt to carl greve Home Decor Crystal China Corporate Gifts Gay/Lesbian Bridal Registries Travis Pollanz 503 * 223*7121 731 SW Morrison Street, Portland, OR 2nd Floor/Fine Giftware Department www.carlgreve.com Serving Our Community Since 1923 H ittin g th e h ig h —a n il lo w —n o te s T he Portland Lesbian Choir begins its 15th season with rehearsals Sept. 9. They are seeking singers, a production coordinator and a piano accompanist. Rehearsals are on Sunday evenings. P LC is a nonauditioned choir open to all women. Singing members usually are accepted each year in September, then the director places new people in a musical section in a low-stress listening process. There are four sections: soprano I and II and alto I and II. (T he choir calls them soprano, alto, tenor and bass.) Members and volunteers who prefer to play a supportive, behind-the-scenes role are accepted at any time. T he gals always need lots of help in producing the concerts, fund raising, volunteer coordination and other activities. If you’re interested in joining, call 503-241-8994 or write membership@plchoir.org. S in g in g fo r y o u r life F ellas, you have the same opportunity; howev er, you’ll have to show your pipes first. How about adding your voice to the 22nd season of the Portland G ay M en’s Chorus? T his 85- plus-member performing arts organization is committed to “promoting harmony among all people and a positive attitude toward the gay community.” You are invited to join them in their mission as a singing or a support member. In addition to producing first-rate con certs all year, these guys also manage to enjoy a lot of superior bonding moments. Check them out at www.pdxgmc.org. To schedule a simple audition or for more information call 503-226-2588 or e-mail pgmc@teIeport.com. I t 's a gem A rt lovers will descend on N orth west Portland for the fifth annu al Art in the Pearl from Sept. 1 to 3. If you haven’t been in the dis trict lately, you’ll be surprised at all the transformation going on there. A m ong the 125 artists showing their wares are lesbian potters A n nie Meyer, N atalie Warrens and Victoria Shaw. Live musicians, including the ever-popular Lynn Frances Anderson; artist demonstrations; and all manner o f yummy food round out the festivities. T h e fun happens from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday. A d o g g e d ly fu n n y fe llo w D an Butler, the gay actor who so convincingly plays babehound Bulldog on television’s Frasi er, presents his one-man show The Only Thing Worse You Could Have Told Me Aug. 20 at the Angus Bowmer Theatre in Ashland. His show takes audiences on a humorous and poignant jour ney into the lives of a variety of characters who explore what it means to he gay. The performance is part of the annual daylong Daedalus Project, which raises money for HIV/A1DS organizations. The show begins at 2 p.m., and tickets are $10 from 54M 82-4331 or www.osfashland.org. Untitled, colorful ceramic art by Natalie Warrens will enliven Art in the Pearl 1 S.W. Third Ave. Just $8 get you in the door, hut you must he 21 or older. Need more? Call 503-226-6630. M a k e a w is h T wo queer faves do hack-to-hack stints at the Aladdin Theater: Rufus Wainwright hits town Sept. 1, and Me’Shell NdegeOcello takes the mike Sept. 2. You’ll find the venue at 3017 S.E. Milwaukie Ave. j [ 7 } Compiled by O riana G reen Don’t try this at home! H e a d f o r th e h ills F or 28 years women have headed to southern Oregon for the Womansource Gathering. Join them Sept. 7 to 9 at Cam p Low Echo in Lake of the Woods for workshops, entertain ment and great food. Saturday night Alice Di Micele serenades. Expect a fire circle with danc ing, water sports and laid-back lounging around the lake. Attendance fees are sliding scale, plus work exchange options and scholarships are available. Learn more from 54T773-2928. 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