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• tebfuary 1.2002 32 The popular Nunsense ‘A Men' continues its run at Flying Rhinoceros Theater through Feb. 9 about ( Just out is published on the first and third Friday of every month. The deadline tor submissions is 15 days prior to publication. o u t & a b o u t is a free community service of Just o u t Listing for events and announcements that are specifically relevant to sexual minorities in Oregon and southwest Washington is provided free of charge. The calendar features events up to three weeks beyond the date of publication. Bulletin Board listings run for up to two months from submission date. o u t r e a c h listings of up to 25 words (not including contact information) are pro vided free of charge to organizations and groups specifically serving the sexual minorities community. All listings are subject to editing, and inclusion is subject to space limitations, relevance and receipt by deadline. Listings expire twice a year (in May and November), and submissions run from the date received until the next scheduled expiration date. Listings are automati cally deleted upon expiration. To ensure uninterrupted listing, please submit updat ed information at least a month prior to the expiration date. Send listings to: j u s t o u t (attn: Calendar) PO . Box 14400 Portland. OR 97293-0400 Fax submissions to 503-236-1257 or e-mail justout@justout.com. Submissions cannot be accepted over the phone. Please type your announcements and include full contact information. American artist Trung Quoc Tran through Feb 15. The show, titled An Immigrant s Journey, honors the role of women in Vietnam after the war ON VIEW Art on Alberta holds a last Thursday gallery walk every month from 6 to 9 pm. so mark Feb 28 on your calendar and stroll along Northeast Aberta Street between 14 th Place and 30th Avenue, where you'll fmd 21 galleries full of art Maps are available at the galenes Be sure to check out the lesbian-owned Plain Jana at 2936 NE Alberta St and the gay-owned Alberta Arts Pavilion/Our Dream Gallery at 2315 NE Alberta St ONDA Studio and Gallery 2215 NE Alberta St., also gay-owned, fea tures the work of Hampton Rodriguez through Feb. 26 The Art Gym at Marylhurst University 17600 Pacific Highway, exhibits the paintings of Vietnamese » Gay-owned Art Home Gallery. 438 SE Sixth Ave . exhibits paintings by Russian artists Sergei Laushkin and Manna Givaliova through Feb 28. with a reception 5-9 pm Feb. 1. S K Josefs berg Studio 403 NW 11th Ave., pre sents the work of renowned New York photographer Suzanne Opton through Feb 23 Portland Institute for Contemporary Art pre sents photo-based work by Melanie Manchot with a members-only preview 5 30-8 pm Feb 6 followed by a talk with the German artist The exhibition opens to the public Feb 7 and runs through March 23. ONSTAGE Artists Repertory Theatre presents M y Castle's Rockin'i The Alberta H unter Story an autobio graphical account of the legendary blues singer s life and work told through dramatic monologue and song Her lesbian identity figures heavily m the play, which runs through Feb 17 at Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (8 pm Thursday-Saturday. 2 pm Sunday 5340 hi Interstate Ave $16 from 503-241 1278) defunkt theatre presents the Pacific Northwest pre miere of Sarah Kane s P haedra'» Love an unapolo- getic take on Seneca s Greek classic Phaedra, through Feb 16 at Back Door Theatre. Contains explicit themes of violence and sex. recommended for mature audi ences only (4 pm Sunday. 8 pm Thursday-Saturday 4319 SE Hawthorne Blvd $8 $ 15 from 503 993-9062 ) Portland Cantar Staga puts a new spin on Chekhov's classic The Seagull through Feb 3 at Newmark Theatre (Call for times l i l i SW Broadway $ I6 $44 from 503-274 6588) Portland Community Collaga presents The Vagina Monologues f eb 8 and 9 in the Performing Arts Center on the Sytvama Campus. (7 pm. 12000 SW 49th Ave $7-$12 from PCC Women's Resource Center. It s My Pleasure. In Other Words or Ticketmaster) Portland State University also runs The Vagina Monologues Feb 14-16. (7 pm 1825 SW Broadway 4355 $7 $12 from Ticketmaster ) Profila Theatre continues its Harold Pinter season with the Portland premiere of Ashes to Ashes a piece about a woman obsessed with violence The per formance runs through Feb 17 at Theater1 Theatre! (8 pm Thursday Saturday. 2 pm Sunday 3430 SE Belmont St. $ I2 $20 from 503-242-0080 ) Stark Raving Theatre runs A fte r the Zip p er a danng queer thnller of cinematic proportion, through March 2. (8 pm Thursday-Saturday, 7 pm Sunday 2257 NW Raleigh St. $IO-$20 from 503-232-7072.) Stark Raving Theatre presents lesbian corroe perfomier Dorothy Hirsch in her one woman show Where's Toto? This smorgasbord of belly laughs peppered with witty impro visation plays through March 2. (10 30 pm Fnday and Saturday 2257 NW Raleigh St $12 from 503-232-7072). triangle productions! continues its run of the popu triangle productions! also presents Driving Miss Daisy the warm-hearted and affecting study of an unlikely friendship between an aging white Southern lady and a proud, soft-spoken black man Plays through Feb 9 at Theater' Theatre' (Call for times 3430 SE Belmont St $I5-$I9 from 503239-5919.) BULLETIN BOARD Team Quest an athletic and exercise program for people affected by chronic and life-challenging illness, including HIV/AIDS, is looking for softball players Its team is a member of the Rose City Softball Association which will play host to the World Senes this summer Skilled players are encouraged to call, but expenence is not neces sary as long as you give it your best Contact Bnce at 503-287-2248 (2/15) A support group for gay men older than 45 is forming to socialize and talk about common life issues Call Gregory at 503-232-8392 or wnte gm@dnai.com. (2/1) Clackamas Women's Services is looking for volunteers to work with adult and child survivors of domestic and sexual violence Opportunities include facili tating support groups, emergency shelter staffing and organizing children's play groups Call Traci at 503-654 2807. (2/15) Jackson Theatre Arts Company a division of Metropolitan Community Church of Portland, is holding auditions for its June musical into the Woods. 6-9 pm Feb. 15 as well as 9 am-noon and 1 -5 pm Feb 16 Prepare two songs, one ballad and one untem- po. no longer than one minute each For more information call director James Peppers at 503-331 0364 (2/15) The Portland International Film Festival, which happens Feb 8-23. is looking for volunteers For more information call 503-276-4256 (2/1) New volunteer training for the YWCA's Yolanda House begins in mid-February Anyone 18 or older wishing to work with women and children survivors of domestic vio- lence should call Darlene at 503-977-7930, ext 105 (2/1) Lane County Pride Day is scheduled for June 22. If you're interested in helping plan the big all-day event, e-mail alanb@efn org. (2/15) The Family Center of Volunteers of America— a program for women and children surviving domestic violence and homelessness— seeks women to vol unteer in various program areas Opportunities include working in the Children's Program, answenng the 24- hour cnsis line, speaking out against domestic violence and other forms of oppression, co-facilitating groups and making police report callbacks. Training starts Feb 12. Call Angela at 503-771-5503. (2/1) Volunteers are needed for Kinkfost 2002 March 22-24 at Ace of Hearts Help needed setting up/teanng down equipment, bathroom/garbage detail, lunch service, serv- ants/errand boys/wenches and taxi service to airport and back. E-mail rcdc@teleport com (2/15) ............................. OUtreac.h AIDS & HIV________| Metro: AIDS & HIV AIDS Prevention Team offers educational matenals. free condoms and lends out HIV books and videos for residents of Columbia County (503-397-4651.) (5/02) CAREAssist (formerly known as ADAP/CHIP) pays for health insurance premiums, prescription drugs and insurance plan co-payments and deductibles for eligible people with HIV/AJDS Programs of the Oregon Health Division and Ftyan White CARE Act Titles I and II. (8 am- 5 pm Monday-Fnday 503-731-4029 Outside Portland 800 805-2313.7(5/02) Cascade AIDS Project provides nonmedical serv ices to people whose lives are affected by HIV and A D S m Oregon and southwest Washington Spanish language assistance available Young Men's Coffee Talk meets from 7 to 9 pm every Wednesday at 3 Friends Coffeehouse. 201 SE 12th Ave. Lavender Lounge meets from 7 to 9 pm every Friday at the same loca tion. (Portland: Suite 310. 620 SW Fifth Ave 503-223-5907. Washington County 503-693-3234 Clark County: 360-735-9170.)(5/02) Clackamas County Public Health offers anony mous and confidential HIV testing and counseling to anyone Se habla espanol. No needles1 Call for sched uled and walk-in testing times (Oregon City 503-655-8471 Sandy 503-722-6660.) (5/02) For Ua Northwest (FUN) provides emotional and social support activities for children infected or affected by HIV/AIDS Call for information and volunteer oppor tunities (503-777-4903) (5/02) Friends of People with AIDS Foundation offers assistance to those with HIV Services include 72-hour food boxes, emergency travel and lodging, entertain ment. pet care, clothing, household goods and crema tions (503-283-8535) (5/02) Health, Education, AIDS Liaison (HEAD offers information about alternative views of AIDS causation and HIV testing For information and a free packet, leave your name and address (503-227-2339)(5/02) HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, laun dry facilities, clothing, computers with internet access, phones, mail drop, recreational activities, massage and haircuts Se habla espanol (9 am-3 pm Monday-Fnday 2941 NE Ainsworth S t 503-460 3822.) (5/02) Daily Bread Express provides home delivery of high quality meals to HIV-positive individuals in need Fresh meals delivered weekdays, frozen meals for weekends (Mara 503 460-3822) (5/02) Multnomah County Health Department's HIV Health Services Center specializes in the treatment of HIV It offers a full-service medical clinic, on-site pharmacist and nutntionist. medication management, mental health services, wellness program and case management Se habla espanol ASL and foreign language interpreta tion available (8 am-5 pm Monday Fnday Fourth Floor. 426 SW Stark St. 503 988-5020) (5/02) International Foundation for Alternative Dykes TkW áfcJiOufíor by-Alis«i8ecM*l 1ÔN1, LOOK WHAT r ju stfö u u piij HIS P A N TS. % rw vr<lyJec«íow aícjiouífor.n«í lar Nunsense ‘A M e n ' through Feb 9 at Flying Rhinoceros Theater This is the story of the Little Sisters of Hoboken— except this time there are men in those habits1 (8 pm 1440 NW Overton St $15 from 503-239-5919 or Fastixx) Research in AIDS (IFARA) provides education through the Treatment Information Exchange (TIE) pro gram Weekly meetings are led by professionals in a specialized area of treatment. (Tuesday nights 503- 736 0194) (5/02) Metropolitan African American Support Connection (MAASC) is a support group for Afncan Amencan men and women infected or affected by HIV They meet weekly at Project Quest. (6-8 pm Thursday 15 N Moms St Linda 503 493-0288) (5/02) Our House is a residential care facility for those living with and dying from AIDS. (2727 SE Alder St.. Portland. OR 97214 503-234-0175.) (5/02) Partnership Project provides social work and nurs ing case management to people living with HIV/AIDS Get help coordinating all aspects of health care as well as financial management, food and housing assistance, and emotional support (8 30 am 5 pm Monday-Fnday 503-230-1202) (5/02) Plus Club House Party provides an open social gath ering for people living with HIV and AIDS to mingle and network The group meets m private homes at 2 pm on the third Sunday of the month (Brian 503-249- 7030 ) (5/02) Project Quest offers health appointments, nutntional information, support groups and sports activities for people living with HIV and AIDS. (15 N Moms St 503 493-0288 pquest&teleport com ) (5/02) Research and Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS research tnals of new drugs and therapies for people m Oregon and southwest Washington (Suite 185. 1650 NW Natto Parkway 503-229 8428 or 800875-8428 regroup@reg org.) (5/02) Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home serving low-income individuals with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobility, medications or drug/alcohol mental health support. (4764 SE Logus Road. Milwaukie 503 786 4829) (5/02) Women's Intercommunity AIDS Resource (WIAR) is a multiservice program for women and children affected by HIV/AIDS Individual counseling, support groups, advo cacy and other services. Drop-m support group every Tuesday at 11 am; Nurture Night for women and their chil dren every third Wednesday of the month. Support groups for black women and working women also available Child care provided All programs and services confidential and free of charge (9 am- 5 pm Monday Friday 503-2384420 or 888-303 4420)(5/02) Washington County Health Department pro
