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may 17.2002 • J n l w *|47 « 90.7 PORTLAND would dare to go to bars that aren’t their old favorites.” Occasionally she receives e-mail from lesbians who aren’t interested in going to a bar because they don’t think it’s a good place to meet les bians. “And I think, actually, on Saturday it is a good place to meet lesbians if dykes go to Dyke Night." Dyke Night also takes over a coffeehouse Sunday afternoons. The moderator would like to ask that women don’t call the designated locations to ask about Dyke Night, which is not organized through venues. To join the e-mail list, just write to dykenightportland@yah(*).com. Since its inception in Feb Jamie Anderson leads Women in Harmony July 26 to 28 ruary, the Dyke Night Port land listserv has grown to 280 members. C on ister, call 803-791-7606, write elainetownsendsc sidering the recent Lesbian Ball canceled at the ©yahoo.com or visit www.jamieanderson.com. last minute due to lack of interest and Venus Women’s Dance Club won’t return our calls, this smells like success. i Harmonize with Jamie Anderson omen in Harmony is a fun and support ive retreat for women of all musical abilities July 26 to 28 at Camp Pleiades in the mountains near Asheville, N.C. Nation ally touring musicians Judy Fjell, Elaine Townsend and lesbian Jamie Anderson are event teachers. “The focus,” Anderson says, “is on creating a musical community, but not as audience members— we are the music!” With an emphasis on beginners and inter mediates, the camp includes stingwriting, gui tar, improv, singing and dance workshops as well as song circles and jam sessions. G ist is $225-$300 sliding scale if paid by June 28. Fee includes meals, all activities, cabin accommodations or tent space and full use of the beautiful grounds. For more information or to reg- Spend the night with Melissa esbian singing gcxldess Melis sa Etheridge brings her pain, suffering and gui tar to the Gorge Amphitheatre Melissa: singin’ for you 7 p.m. Sept. 1. in September The venue is located in George, Wash., about 40 miles east of Ellensburg. Tickets go on sale 9 a.m. May 18 at all Ticketmaster outlets and from 206-628-0888 or www.hob.com/gorge. They’re a steep $56.20- $77.20 (plus applicable service charges!). And, attention lesbians: You can camp there for $30 a night, j n Compiled by L is a BRADSHAW On the air he next episode o f queer news program In the Life airs M ay 21 on O P B . The show's theme, “Building Safe Havens,” focuses on the effort individuals and organiza tions are making in building support networks for gay men and lesbians, including topics of domestic abuse, invasion o f privacy and living with A ID S. “Harmful Pursuit" reports on incidents of discrimination in the armed forces. 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