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just out
by Marty Davis
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VOL. 23 NO. 2
Nip and tuck
NEWSMAGAZINE
NOVEMBER 18, 2005
Improvements bring great value to our community and our advertisers
ovember marks the anniversary' month of Just Out, and this year we
improve aniLenhance, something tired to remove. We have directories to build and
celebrate 22 years of publishing accomplishment. I ll tell you how and
archives to add, we have www.justoutpersonals.com to launch, and there are thou
where this year finds Just Out, but before tooting our own horn, I’d
sands of photos yet to take. Are we new, are we improved, are we bringing great
like to acknowledge a few achievements and honors bestowed upon
value to our community and our advertisers? Yes! Are we finished? No! Keep check
others this month.
ing back; there’ll be something new waiting for you.
,
Over at her favorite venue, Holocene, organizer Shoshanah Oppenheim cele
Did you notice our new logo, our redesign, our new look? With this issue we re
brated the second anniversary of Tart, her monthly “swank soiree where the queer
shaking things up a bit—moving this, moving that. It’s a sign of the strength and
FEATURE
girls play.” This event has become very popular with a wide cross section of
stability that we celebrate and bring to you with this anniversary issue. The/us/ Out
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Portland’s lesbian community, drawing in hundreds of women monthly. The suc
staff abounds with skill and expertise, and we start our 23rd year of publishing by
cess of this event has set the stage for an energetic new flurry of events and activi
being the strongest we’ve ever been. Coincidentally, the area’s largest alternative
ties hosted by women, for women. It’s clear that the women’s community is ready
paper, Willamette Week, also acknowledges its publication date anniversary in
to attend a wide assortment of events, and it’s gratifying to see the faces of new
November, and this year, as in the past, publisher Richard Meeker gives an
organizers such as Cruise Control PI)X, Girls on Gay, Barb Beck and Gabriela
overview oj the status of his paper, not unlike I’m doing here. One familiar theme:
Kandziora stepping up to showcase their events and venues.
a new technological monster chomping away at the profits of alternative media.
Pictures from the anniversary fete at Tart can be found on our photo gallery at
www.justout.com.
Walking into the past, discovering the present
NEWS
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Just Out scholarship winners; World AIDS Day events;
Basic Rigtits Oregon responds to defeat; gay judge
steps down; Gay Skate Night RIP; free weekly rapid
Our new nemesis? Craigslist. No doubt this Web site powerhouse is a valuable tool;
HIV testing and STD screening nights; Washington
I myself admit to using it to post help-wanted ads. But the money I’m saving with
On a note of literary achievement, former Just Out columnist Mitre Acito was a recip
these free postings doesn't begin to compensate for the dollars leeched away by its
Supreme Court gives lesbian parental rights; Poison
Waters joins CAP; Pride Foundation gives local
ient of a 2005 Oregon Book Award. His first novel, How 1 Paid for College: A Novel of
free classified ad programs. This has been a big financial hit to all papers, includ-
organizations money; TIRC online survey
Sex, Thejl, Friendship and Musical Theater, was selected from five finalist nominees
'mgjust Out. But I’m up to the challenge, and with our new Web site I’m confident
for the Ken Kesey Award for the Novel. Acito is working on his second novel.
that we’ll find a way to shore up our standing in the marketplace. What does this
Campaign to End AIDS Caravan report; PlanetOut to
Portland’s beloved grande dame, Darcelle XV, celebrated her 75th birthday
mean to you? Continued improvement, greater value and the knowledge that your
Nov. 16 at a celebration attended by hundreds of friends, relatives and well-wishers.
community paper is striving to be the best that it can be. Looks for changes soon.
A notable highlight of the festivities included a respectful and detailed historical arti
I’ll be stepping into the online personals market with the launch of www.justout-
acquire Advocate, Out publisher; Senate panel
iipproves marriage amendment; gay candidates
elected across U.S.; Texas approves marriage
cle in the Nov. 13 issue of The Los Angeles Times Magazine celebrating the life and
personals.com Dec. 1. The first event to celebrate the site will be for women seek
times of Portland’s long-reigning drag queen. Darcelle is a treasure of our com
ing women Dec. 7 at Zaytoon. We ll have computer demonstrations of the new
munity, and it is rewarding to see appreciation bestowed from both near and afar.
online profile format, music, door prizes, food and special guests. Co-hosting this
Please turn to Page 45 of this issue for more highlights of the birthday bash.
event are Cruise Control PDX, Zaytoon and singer/songwriter Ashleigh Flynn.
Hampshire panel votes against civil unions; meth
Complete details can be found in the Dec. 2 issue of Just Out and, you guessed it,
abuse on the rise in D.C.
urning back to Just Out, it is indeed our 22nd anniversary—and we come
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at www.justout.com. An event for men seeking men will be announced soon.
bearing gifts for you. Two are of great significance. Turn please to Page 9 for
details on the first recipients of the Just Out Scholarship Fund, which is slated for
inally, in the Oct. 21 issue of Just Out, under the heading "Media Watch," we
19- 21 NATIONAL
amendment; Maine gay rights law foes shift ftxrns to
marriage; Montana town hires gay liaison officer;
California Appeals Court urged to uphold lower court’s
niling allowing same-sex couples to marry; New
20- 21 WORLD
Polish prime minister to abolish office that advocates
for gays; Saudi police raid drag pageant
of outstanding candidates for these awards—serving the community of tomorrow
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of the Christian Coalition of Oregon, was under investigation for charges that he
ARTS AND CULTURE
as well as that of today. Our second gift is the debut of our long-awaited new Web
had, years earlier, molested three family members. Well, The Oregonian reported
40-41 FILM
site, www.justout.com. This project has been months in the making, and it was my
Nov. 16 that the investigation has ended because the events allegedly occurred too
goal to announce, with this issue, that it is finished and ready to go. But as 1 learn
long ago to be considered for prosecution. Likely we’ll never know if there was
more and more about this new venture, I can honestly tell you now that it will nev
credibility attached to the accusations, and as every good citizen knows, all
Americans are “innocent until proven guilty.” Rats. ©
annual distribution. Just Out looks forward to reaching across the state in search
er be done. There is always going to be something new to add, something old to
reported that The Oregonian had indicated that Lou Beres, longtime chairman
'the Dying Gaul contrived but watchable; Kiss Kiss,
Hang Bang thoroughly enjoyable
42 BOOKS
Military literature highlights queers defending stars
and stripes
reflections
45 CULTURE
Darcelle turns 75
47 THEATER
20 Years Ago in Just Out...
Vol. 3 No. 1, November 1985
• With this issue Just Out marks our second anniversary. In the
scheme of things two years is a very short time, but we think it
is pretty exciting and amazing that a gay/lesbian newspaper has
been able to survive that long and prosper without the support of
the most visible businesses in the community.
• Cascade AIDS Network, the newest member of Portland's
service organizations family, is joining with AIDS service
organizations nationwide in organizing a "Frost Watch" to
encourage viewing "An Early Frost" Nov. 11 on NBC.
• Raymond M. Berger sees himself as part of a positive,
important expansion at Phoenix Rising. Best known for his work
with older gay men, the 35-year-old joined the staff five months
ago. Berger has published more than 30 articles about social work
practice, aging and gay and lesbian issues. He is listed in the
1985-86 volume of International Authors and Writers Who's Who.
• Oregon Public Broadcasting is airing The Times of Harvey Milk and
Silent Pioneers ... Silent Pioneers is a documentary about elderly gay
and lesbians and the pioneering achievement they have made to our
New tlieater company has simplicity at its core
Hall. Our chorus will appear with
the city's leading choral groups.
Each group will sing an individual
set, then they will appear
together for a finale featuring all
350 singers.
• Singer/songwriter Holly Near
is making a rare solo appearance
in Portland. This concert will be
an exciting new show combining
old favorites with new materials.
Near will be accompanied on the
piano by John Bucchino.
Elevation: Christian rock with a queer twist
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Other Indoor Sports
• An eyewitness account and
slide show on the changing role
of women in Nicaragua will be
featured at a meeting of Radical Women. Guest speaker Chayatha Phelps
will discuss the impact of the revolution on women in the family and the
labor force and as leaders in building a new society.
community.
• A landmark event for Portland's gay community will take place Nov. 30
when the Portland Gay Men's Chorus is included as an equal partner in the
Choral Consortium's Gala Holiday Concert at Arlene Schnitzner Concert
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37 MS. BEHAVIOR
Moment of Truth
38 OUT GOING
Endless love
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Something Old, Something New and Something Roux
• National Gay Rights Advocates has filed a lawsuit challenging the
validity of Nevada's sodomy statute. The suit charges the state with
violating the constitutional rights of gay men and women. In Nevada,
sodomy is a felony, punishable by up to six years in prison.
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