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erhaps you like to stay home on
New Year’s Eve. A cozy night in
front of the fire with your devot
ed partner, maybe close friends.
Roast some marshmallows, pop some
com , rent a few movies.
What, are you crazy?! It’s the biggest
party night of the year, and Portlanders
live in a hip and happenin’ city of bright
lights, tumultuous crowds and endless
possibilities. Hire a baby sitter, put the cat out,
turn off the television, and rock around the clock,
babies!
N o doubt your favorite queer bar will over
flow with fun and frolic Dec. 31. But if you’re
undecided and about to rent Claire of the Moon,
check out these end-of-year opportunities.
Put your glad rags on
and join me Iran'
There’s something for everyone
this New Year’s Eve
by
Bash at the Madison Ballroom. You’ll get wall-to-
wall women, hors d’oeuvres, party favors and a
chance at a door prize. You must be 21 or older to
get into this nonsmoking shindig, and the goddess
says she’ll be going strong until 4 a.m. Dang, you
could go to two parties. (8:30 pm. 1125 SE Madison
St. $14 at the door, $10 in advance from It’s My Plea
sure, In Other Words or 503-993-9920.)
f it’s live lesbian music you seek, look no fur
ther than Lynn Frances Anderson’s New
Year’s Eve Dance Party. She belts out rock ‘n’
roll standards at Amegards Ballroom, a nonsmok
ing venue. At this 21-and-over swank affair, you
will find hors d’oeuvres, party favors, a raffle and
a no-host bar. While receiving your live tarot
reading and drinking your complimentary mid
night toast, you can reflect on how a portion of
your admission price is going to Basic Rights Ore
gon. If none of this is working, I’ll let you in on a
little secret: Anderson is hot. (9 pm. 1510 SE
Ninth Ave. $30 at the door, $25 in advance from It’s
My Pleasure, In Other Words, Touchstone Coffee
House, Fastixx or uvAv.lynnfrancesanderson.com.)
ho is the goddess of love? Venus, that’s who,
and she throws a mean party. The ladies of
Venus Women’s Dance Club provocatively
suggest you attend their classy, sassy New Year’s Eve
| Egyptian Club offers another option for
he
night owls. You’ll have chowed down their buf
fet, won the prizes, embarrassed yourself at
karaoke, tooted your horn and gulped your mid-
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lso bringing you closer to God is the music of
Pink Martini, the coolest international
sounds around. Ring in the new year with
Portland’s favorite queer pianist, Thomas Laud
erdale, along with special guests Black Angel, at
the Aladdin Theater. The venue has a no-host
bar, but all ages are welcome. (9 pm. 3017 SE Mil-
waukie Ave. $30 from box office or Ticketmaster.)
L isa B radshaw
f you think the Lesbian Community Project is
all about political activism and education, well,
you’re generally right. But the group teamed up
with musical dyke cohorts from the Portland Les
bian Choir, snagged DJ Lauren and promise “a
magical night of dance and romance” for all ages.
It’s all happening at Shenanigan’s on the
Willamette, where you will be treated to dancing,
food, party favors, a complimentary midnight
toast, a no-host bar, a photo booth and prize draw
ings! What the heck else could you want? You say
you hate smoky bars? It’s a nonsmoking event.
There. (8 pm . 4575 N Channel Ave. $25 through
Dec. 23, $30 thereafter from group members, It's My
Pleasure, In Other Words, Music Millennium or A
Gentle Spirit. 503-2947435 or 503-241-8994.)
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and gay community through gospel music. Hear
tunes such as “The Body o f Christ Has A ID S”
and “Love Is the Only Law” during her concert
at Metropolitan Community Church of Port
land. (7 :3 0 pm. 2400 N E Broadway. Donations.
503-281-8868. www.mccportland.com.)
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The Beauty of All Wheel Drive.
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107 SE Grand • 4 Blocks South of the Convention Center • 503-232-2000
litz, Glamour and Comedy” await the
guests of Darcelle X V , which will unveil
Moulin Rouge-e sque musical numbers
choreographed by Roxy Leroy and Monica
Boulevard. You can splurge for dinner or just
make the show— either way, you get party
favors, champagne, a complimentary breakfast
buffet at midnight and, of course, the chance to
spend your evening with Portland’s most
beloved queen. (6 pm dinner, 8 pm show.
208 N W Third Ave. $60 with dinner, $35 show
only. 503-222-5338. DarcelleXV@aol.com.)
Becky Bilyeu (from left), Natalie Roberts and
Amy McIntosh are all smiles at Lynn Frances
Anderson’s New Year’s Eve Dance Party
night champagne by 2:30 a.m., right? Since they
can no longer legally sell you alcohol (of which
you’ve no doubt drunk too much, anyway), they’ll
clear the way for coffee and pastries and keep you
boogying until 4 a.m. You can smoke there, but
you can’t be younger than 21. (7 pm. 3701 SE Divi
sion St. $10. 503-236-8689.)
rush gives Darcelle a run for her money this
year with a Drag Queen Ball Drop at mid
night. Think Times Square but with Twiggy
descending. This delightful new wine bar will
offer complimentary refreshments and Baby New
Year spankings (read: cute, hunky guy in diaper).
(7 pm. 1412 SE Momson St. 503-235-8150.) J H
hen gospel singer Marsha Stevens came
out as a born-again lesbian 20 years ago,
members of her church told her to take
the “Jesus Is Lord” sign off her door. She
received ripped-out hymnal pages of her songs
enclosed with hate mail. Stevens responded by
making it her life goal to evangelize the lesbian
L isa B radshaw is the Culture Editor of Just
Out. Send fan mail to lisa@justout.com.
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