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8 . JU St IO Ut DECEMBER 16. 2005 r egon Camera Q0vmir\i Cycle f /Works Everything Photographic northwest T------- --------------------- — r----------------------------------- ' Overlooked Portland’s vibrant night life was snubbed by Nightclub & Bar maga zine, which recently published its Top 100 Nightclubs and Bars for 2006. Claiming to “put the spotlight on Profeddhmal Sereice Comfortable ftikeo Recumbent^ a Specialty! M2SW Alam Averne Cwnfc, It37333 Open Tuesday-Sunday (503) 230-7723 2025 SE Hawthorne (541)753-2353 ww worcywcaBcricw^ media watch Wonder Who One of the co-owners of Wonder Ballroom gained visibility in an article in PDX magazine’s first issue in October. This light-on-news, heavy- on-calendar publication featured on-premise operations and venues that shine," the drinking guide featured haunts from as far east as Long Branch in Raleigh, N.C., and as far west as Crocodile Cafe in Seattle. Of the list of 100, not a single nod went to an Oregon establishment. Yuppies Spot Bears in the City The oh-so-metropolitan Portland Tribune, based in Clackamas County, ran an article Dec. 2 about the ARADISE VIDEO Oregon Bears, a cuddly bunch of gay men endowed with cushion for the pushin’ and a thick coat of fur to 14712 S.E. StarkSt. Portland get through long Oregon winters. 503-255-9101 The article read like an anthropological study, Come check out all our gay DVD & VHS movies. While you’re here, check out our very friendly arcade. Chris Monlux owns Wonder Ballroom with Mark Woolley and Howie Bierbaum. initiating the Trib's sophisticated readers into the Chris Monlux, a gay Portland native whose music undercover world of the much-loved philanthropic promotions career included bringing legendary bands to the Portland punk club Satyricon organization. AS ALWAYS, OPEN 24 HOURS Writer Anne Marie and drawing Allen Ginsberg and William described Burroughs to Portland with the help of pal DiStefano Gus Van Sant. her experience at the home nea r ’ ;w23rd 503-224-0551 Free off street parking eclectichome.biz monthly Monlux, who regales readers with tales Double X Dance at from Portland’s gritty music history, made C.C. Slaughters when the page for his newest venture, buying into she said: “I don’t mind Wonder with Mark Woolley and Howie admitting, I feel a bit Bierbaum. bears’ r 2259 NW Raleigh St. Home Furnishings, Beds, Art, Furniture, and Decorative Accessories for those with eclectic and diverse tastes. out of place. But once “I want to do the quirky, .off-the-beaten- I’m being led through path acts and cool special events,” Monlux the crowd by a guy said in the article. “We just hosted a great who could easily be an Thanks Cfoiristine! extra in a biker Bear-watching in Portland proves interesting for Tribune readers. neighborhood arts event, an eclectic queer night and a rock act in one week.” movie—if he wasn't already a communications professional—I feel pretty Here and Queer in the Military safe.’’ Good thing the big, hairy, gay men didn’t scare Goldilocks away. The Oregonian editorial board took on gays in the military Dec. 12 as the Supreme Court showed sympathy to military recruiters trolling college campuses. Wade for Mayor! Portland actor Wade McCollum was pegged as a The Oregonian offered bold words against the Clinton era’s “don’t ask, don’t tell" policy. community leader by Unscene Urban Navigator. Most “The military will likely win this court battle, as it impressively, he rose to the role with rhetoric border should,” the editorial board stated. “But it will lose the ing on political maneuvering. recruiting war in the long run, if leaders in Congress When asked how to keep Portland unique, the and the armed services don’t eliminate all barriers that queer entertainer said: “I would like to see city and deter qualified people—including gay people—from state officials working with the abundant community serving their country.” of visionary artists, architects and scientists to creative ly adapt to this growing community. Resist urban Dating .Dan Savage sprawl!” McCollum, co-founder and co-artistic director of “After a lon$ day on the job site, nothing beat-- bubbles mid beer in mi/ remodeled bathroom. Thanks for taking our hands ami ¿nidim; im through the maze of refinancing.' In the name of Insight Out Theatre Collective, specifically called for charity, The more green buildings, cob structures, altema- Portland transport-equipped biodiesel at every gas station and Mercury is the creation of a regenerative economy with environ offering an mental renewal as a viable industry. evening with Dan Savage, nationally syndicated sex 503.698.5429 colum nist and edi 503.301.1941 Pager hallc@eaglehomemortgage.com tor of the Merc's par This hunk of Savage love can be yours for a price. All proceeds go to charity. ent publication, The Stranger, based in Seattle. The highest bidder is treated to sexy dinner conver sation with Savage and a trip with Savage to one of Wade McCollum's good ideas don't stop with mystical-themed musicals—he enjoys city planning as well! Portland's finest strip clubs, with stripper tips included. Proceeds benefit Join, a Portland homeless organization.
