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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 7, 2001)
Z.2QÛ1 Uoiicfay 0 ffl 5 & à e struction workers, oil rig mechanics, judges, criminal defense attorneys and even Christian bookstore clerks. Each job is represented by a short chapter detailing the histories and experiences of one or two men who work in that field. Some of the men are still deeply closet ed, using pseudonyms and hid ing their boyfriend or forgoing any relationship, while others have used the coming-out process as a way to humanize themselves and their communi ty in the eyes of co-workers. Woog does a fine job at giv ing each section a personal voice representative of the worker he’s profiling, and the 28 different jobs covered are certainly diverse. During the read, you’ll find out interesting facts about the fields— and a bit of gay trivia. (The gay man who invented mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is profiled in o«e segment.) The bite-sized chapters make perfect short reading for bathrooms or bedsides, but you’ll likely find yourself saying, “Just one more chapter.” —AM G ay M en , S traight J obs by Dan Woog. Atyson, 2001; $14.95 softcover. Ithough the cover makes this look like a stroke book, Gay Men, Straight Jobs is actually a fascinating collec tion of true-life biographical studies. Author Dan Woog has interviewed dozens of men who work at jobs not typically thought of as having homo-friendly environments: firefighters, con B efore N ight F alls New Line dapted from the memoirs of Reinaldo Arenas, Before Night Falls shows his life from the squalor of his childhood to his time in the Cuban rebels, winding to his later years as a poet and writer in Havana. Along the way, he discovers he serves two lovers: men and his typewriter. stooping to sentimentality. On video or DVD, however, it seems a little quieter and more tightly focused on Bardem— the smaller screen does him justice, even if the scenery suffers a bit. The DVD also fea tures an informative commentary track by the director, the star and others plus behind-the-scenes featurettes and an interview with the late Arenas. Highly recommended! — AM A lberta A rts great way to shop for gifts and support gay-owned businesses is to stroll along Northeast Alberta Street between 14th Place and 30th Avenue, where you’ll find 21 gal leries full of art, many of them featuring special holiday group shows. Among those is the Alberta Arts Pavilion/Our Dream Gallery at 2315 N.E. Alberta St. Continued on Page QQ9 Imprisoned by the government for his homosexuality, Arenas fights for his dignity even as he finds a way to smuggle his revolu tionary writing out of jail and to a foreign pub lisher. Spanish actor Javier Bardem (a Golden Globe and Oscar nominee) portrays him so realistically, we almost feel as if we’re watching a documentary. Director Julian Schnabel (Basquiat) deliv ers a film full of stunning vistas amid crum bling filth, steeped with casual nudity, casual smoking and not-so-casual violence. In the aters, the film was raw, harrowing and real and tore at your emotions without once Great Selection ofTibetan Gifts Beyond Borden fairly Traded Handcrafh and Organk (offer * prayer wheels • Dalai Lama books * dothes i jewelry * silk pillow cases * handmade carpets Below C o st F ra m in g mention this ad and receive 10% off all items (excluding books) Tibetan woman-owned business 77B0-B W Capitol Hwy. In Multnomah Village O utstanding Service Outstanding Quality 50 j. 144 . 17 p ROAD TO TIBET 2735 NE Broadway • Mon-Sat 10-6 (503) 281-0257 Outstanding Price 0PEH TUESDAY SUNDAY For a convenient appointm ent caff kyond tordm, tlx crjfr mirtrtirç imion «Í It* firadrtr tarty Intmtanul. Inc, ¡1 a member 4 rtr fair fradc ftdffrtwn (5 0 3 ) 2 3 2 - 9 1 1 5 712 SE Hawthorne Bfvd Portland, OR 97214 dip your own & L — , L . L 1902 n.e. broadway, portland • 503-281 -2438 Gifts to Warm the Kitchen and Home • Loudly and regionally crafted items from recycled materials • Tree-free ¿1 recycled stationery • G adgets, cookware ¿1 utensils • C ards, candles dt calendars • Plus much more! 2106 SE Division 503-231-5175 r 10% Discount to KBO O M embers www.mirador-pdx.com 1__ ____ _____________ -________ _ J H oliday H ours: MON-FRI 10-7 • SAT 10-6 • SUN 11-5 A STAR LIGHTS ON BROADWAY * m 20% 0« o«f inn • DfffMim m . it # s hi # Stroll Broadway, enjoy the lights and specialty stores for unique holiday gifts, refreshments and good spirits. B r o a d w a y F lo ra l HOME and GARDEN 1638 NE Broadway 503.288.5537 Open 7 days a week Clogs ’n' More Qualify European Footwear Two Locations to Serve You 717 SW Alder Street Portland, OR 97205 503-279 9358 3439 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, OR 9721S 503 232-7007 Hundreds of Clogs to Choose From www.clogsnmore.com
