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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 19, 2004)
S omewhere in the crush of election events of early November, Just Out quietly slipped into our 22nd year of publishing. No party, no cakes, no to-do this year. Our efforts were better served elsewhere. But now, unless you’re a candidate for governor of Washington, the grime and grit of the election results have been showered off, and a renewed shine is glowing forth. Time to shore up and head hack to the front. We’re ready for year 22. While we didn’t put on a public face this anniversary, behind the scenes our office is abuzz with new energy and excitement. Just Out is hustling with an influx of creativity, vision and dynamic motivation. Part of this comes from new additions to the staff and part from a jug gling of seasoned veterans. Here’s your up-to-date introduction to your 21st anniversary Just Out staff. Larry Lewis, in his sixth year here, continues to be the voice of quiet sanity and reason at Just Out. He’s the calm, cool and capable rock that holds the sales department in place. (Plus he’s the only one who knows how to fix the e-mail system.) Under his direction and guidance, our most excellent sales staff—Kari Tate, Ashley Austin and Larry’s hubby, Cshea Walker— excel at establishing and maintaining a high level of personal rapport with our invaluable advertising clients. You’ve heard me say it before, and you’ll hear it many more times: We are nothing without our advertisers. We never forget it, and neither should you. We all need each other. The past year was a tough one for our community. Politically and economically we took some hard hits. C on ditions are likely to stay turbulent for a while. Let’s work together to capitalize on our strengths and continue to build a strong infrastructure. In the editorial department, Jim Radosta is in his fifth year at Just Out and now moves from the news desk to arts and culture. Jim is pas sionate about movies, music, theater, arts, clubs and fluffy pink jackets. Tirelessly he’s out there mixing it up and taking it all in. He’s got smarts, opinions, ideas and perspectives, and he’ll he sharing all this with you in his new column, “Jim’s Closet,” debuting in this very issue. Get ready for a very good read. As one new column appears, an old favorite will he leaving. Marc Acito has announced that, after the Jan. 7 issue, he will no longer he writing “The Gospel According to Marc.” As he explains, “It’s a bitter- sweet decision, hut I want to focus all of my attention on my career as a novelist and screenwriter.” We wish all the best to Marc and excitedly look forward to the announcement (if who will play him in the movie version of his recently published novel. Based on a recent appearance on The Tony Danza Show, I’m voting for the chubby kid from Stand by • The city o f W est Hollywood is now a reality and is the first city in the nation to be controlled by a gay-lesbian m ajority in city government. Santa Monica Boulevard. W est Hollywood’s main thoroughfare, is lined on both sides by an estim ated 100 gay-owned bars and businesses. • For Gay Pride W eek 1981, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance o f Douglas County entered a float in the San Francisco march. The float was a 12-foot utility trailer decorated w ith a few bales o f hay, three potted trees representing this area, a stick or two o f locally procured firewood and an ax. It was pulled by a little Toyota pickup covered w ith crepe paper. • KBOO-FM features a gay radio senes The Dec 4 program deals w ith the “ Legal Aspects o f Being Gay" w ith hosts Alan Coogan, Ben M errill and Cynthia Cumfer. • Fumerist (fem inist/hum orist) Kate Clinton returns to Portland for another great evening o f standup comedy Dec. 9. • KBOO-FM continues its gay radio series Dec. 25 w ith a tentatively planned program featunng E Ann Hinds and Paul S tarr discussing spintuality outside the confines of organized religion. Me, Jerry O ’Connell. The actor may have to tone it down a hit, though. This guy was making Richard Simmons look hutch. His abdomen, how ever, was amazing. A perfect Acito replica, I’m sure. Marc, congratulations on the success of the first novel and best wish es on wherever your path takes you next. And remember, if things don’t quite work out, I always need delivery drivers at Just Out. And now—drum roll, please— I’m very delighted to announce that Sarah Rougher has joined the staff of Just Out as News Editor. Described by Willamette Week as a “local singer/songwriter/academic/ activist,” this woman brings one mighty impressive Google to Just Out. Also an adjunct professor in the women’s studies department at Port land State University, Sarah spends part of her spare time working on a book about the history of queer graphic design. Hmin, at no time in my initial interviews with her did I even begin to imply that she would ever again have spare time in her life. What is she thinking? Sarah’s musical talents will he on stage Dec. 11 at Mississippi Pizza Pub, where she’ll perform at a benefit for In Other Words Women’s Books and Resources. Here at Just Out we’re also breathlessly looking forward to our annual holiday dinner; Sarah has agreed to do a part of her Andy Williams tribute act. It’s rumored that she channels Donny Osmond. Keeping pace with Sarah’s talent is new Art Director Bonnie Barrett. This self-described “Jersey girl” has been in Portland for two- plus years, and she also brings a stunningly impressive resume and work ethic to Just Out. Her past design work includes a stint at Girlfriends magazine and time spent designing artsy props on Late Show with David Letterman. Look for great things to come from the mind and vision of Bonnie Barrett. Under her guidance, we enter our 22nd year with visions of new logos and redesigns dancing in our heads. Rounding out the editorial and production team are Staff Writer Meg Daly and Production Assistant Zanne dejanvier. Meg brings to us all great heart and sensitivity and the ability to write brilliantly about absolutely anything and anyone. Zanne is the mastennind behind the witticisms tucked in between the classified ads at the hack of the paper. She brings value to even the smallest space in the paper. You owe it to yourself to lcxrk for her work. So there you have it, 21 years old and getting better by the day. My heartfelt thanks to the staff, our free-lance writers, the advertisers and all our wonderful readers. Together we are nothing short of great. And finally, speaking of nothing short of great, happy birthday, Darcelle XV. J H • Portraying a side o f Christmas many o f us forget to look at, or don’t want to see. the Fallen Angel Choir begins its ninth season of satirical Christm as caroling in the Portland area. This four-woman a cappella group emerges annually the day after Thanksgiving to poke fun at the commercialism o f Christmas and to sing about the realities of seasonal "good tidings and joy." Original founder Judith Rizzio portrays Tilly, a cantankerous bag lady who disdains the upper crust but loves children. • The Lesbian Forum meets for a talent show, holiday party and dessert potiuck Dec. 18. Talented women should call W illow to sign up. • 'W om an of Courage" for 1984, Rosa Louise Parks, broke a segregation law Dec 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Ala. She refused to give up her seat on a bus to a w hite man as ordered by the bus driver: she was arrested and jailed Parks action changed the course of history in the United States. Just O ut is published on the first and third Friday of each month. Copyright © 2004 by Just Out. No part of Just Out may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher Editorial guidelines: Letters to the editor should be limited to 500 words. Announcements regarding life transitions (births, deaths, unions, etc ) should be limited to 200 words, photos are welcome D eadline for submissions to the editorial department and for the Calendar is the Thursday 15 days before the next publication date Just Out reserves the right to edit for grammar, punctuation, style, liability concerns and length Views expressed in letters to the editor, columns and features are not necessanly those of the publisher Advertising policy: The display advertising deadline is the Monday 12 days before the next publication date Classified ads must be received at the Just Out office by 5 p m. on the Sunday five days before the next publication date, along with payment Classifieds may be placed via www justout com. by mail or in person at our office Just Out reserves the ngnt to reject or edit any advertisement Compensation for errors in, or cancellation of. advertising will be made with credit toward future advertising Advertising rates available upon request Distribution policy: Just Out is available free of charge Just Out is delivered only to authorized distnbutors No person may without prior written permission, take more than one copy Any person who takes more than one copy may be held liable for theft, including but not limited to civil damages and/or criminal prosecution Subscriptions are $ 2 2 50 for 12 issues First Class (in an envelope) is $ 40 for 12 issues Contact Just Out at P O Box 14400 Portland. OR 97293 0 400 503 236-1252 advertising 503 236-1253. fax 503 236-1257. e-mail justoutdjustout com Visit us on the web at vrww.justout.com . 24 PINK MARTINI AND THE BRAIN Inside the beautiful mind and music of Thomas Lauderdale NEWS 8-17 NORTHWEST Mopping up after the passage of Measure 36; gay doctor opens STD clinic in Southwest Portland; Eugene mayor and mayor-elect affirm protections for queer city residents; Beaverton City Council unanimously supports equal rights 19-21 NATIONAL McGreevey steps down as New Jersey gover nor; national election roundup; National Gay and Lesbian Task Force looks to the future at meeting in St. Louis; call for boycott against Florida reggae festival 22-23 WORLD Gay Uzbek journalist granted asylum in the U.S.; teen gang murders gay man in London ARTS AND CULTURE 34-35 FILM Kinsey; Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason; Hard Goodbyes: My Father; The Machinist; The SfxmgeBob SquarePants Movie 37 MUSIC Le Tigre moves up in the world 39 PEOPLE Patrick Califia explodes the gender binary 41 THEATER Tony Kushner parallels Nazi Germany and GOP America 43 SPORTS Portland Avalanche wraps up fall season 45 DIVERSIONS Gay furniture designer in the spotlight; Diva’s damn grand exit; Pageant OLUMNS 33 MS. BEHAVIOR Fiancé doesn’t want his family goin’ to the chapel 36 EPIQUEEREAN LoBu gets its foodie groove on 44 JIM ’S CLOSET In great company 46 THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARC Learning your ABCs and STDs PUBLISHER & MANAGING EDITOR Marty Davis NEWS EDITOR Sarah Dougher ARTS AND CULTURE EDITOR Jim Radosta STAFF WRITER Meg Daly ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Larry Lewis ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES Kari Tate, Ashley Austin, Cshea Walker ART DIRECTOR Bonnie Barrett PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Zanne deJanvier CONTRIBUTORS Marc Acito. Kathy Beige, Stephen Blair, Meryl Cohn, Evan James. Kevin Moore, Gary Morris, Bob Roehr, Floyd Sklaver, Cori Taratoot, Rex Wockner DISTRIBUTION Kristine Ashton, Allison Benn, Lisa Benson, Brian Boucher, Bob Terry J
