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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (April 21, 2006)
APRIL 21, 2006 lustput 25 tsabout Pink Martini wraps up its first-ever FundFest at Crystal Ballroom. Proceeds benefit Oregon Public Broadcasting, Reach Community Development, Children’s Cancer Association and ALS Association of Oregon 8 SW Washington. (8 pm. 1332 W Burnside St. $25 at the door, $20 in advance from box office or Ticketmaster.) DJ Copy spins during Hot Misery at Gotham Bldg Tavern. (10 pm-1 am. 2240 N Interstate Ave.) Portland's craziest variety show is back! Wild Card makes your dreams come true during Fantasy Island hosted by drag stars Max Voltage and Splendora with gender-bending band 3asic, games, sexy prizes and an all-out dance party with DJ Puppet! Raffle proceeds benefit Cascade AIDS Project. (11 pm. 1305 SE Eighth Ave. $5.) SAT • APRIL 22 More than 200 national and regional authors (including queer scribes Ariel Gore, Gore Vidal, Tom Spanbauer, Walt Curtis and Marc Acito) read on 10 stages during the Wordstock Book Fair through April 23 at the Oregon Convention Center. (10 am- 5 pm. 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. For a complete schedule visit www. wordstockfestival, com.) The Northwest chapters of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays present a special screening of Inlaws ft Outlaws, an honest and compelling portrait of the state of modern marriage, in the Cascade Ballroom at the Lloyd Center Doubletree Hotel. Filmmaker Drew Emery will introduce the film and questions afterward. answer (8:30-10:30 pm. 1000 NE Multnomah St. $5-$10 donation.) Ron van Dongen's large-format photos are on display through April 26 at Froelick Gallery. FRI • APRIL 21 The Pacific Northwest's top artists sell their wares during the 16th annual Buckman Art Show & Sell through April 22 at Buckman Elementary. Proceeds benefit the arts magnet school. (5-9 pm Friday [$5], 10 am-6pm Saturday [$1-$3 until 4 pm]. 320 SE 16th Ave.) 8 appears next to events J especially recommended by the Just Out arts staff. Celebrated sex educator Bev “Ducky'’ Doolittle reads from her first book, Sex with the Lights On, at In Other Words. (7 pm. 8 NE Killingsworth St.) Acoustic dyke duo Terra performs with Adrianne at Mississippi Studios. (7:30 pm. 3939 N Mississippi Ave. $8 from 503-288-3985.) Your Place or Mine? Productions hosts Eat My Martini, a suave cocktail party where lesbians can mingle in an DISTRICT 2 MULTNOMAH COUNTY COMMISSIONER And many more... DJ Bunny Ears spins during Hot Misery at Gotham Bldg Tavern. (10 pm-1 am. 2240 N Interstate Ave.) SUN • APRIL 23 Cruise Control PDX, a social network for lesbians 36 and older, sponsors Women's Mystery Night at Vitis Enoteca, which will provide a buffet to quench your sleuthing appetites! Come be part of the detective crew that solves the murder of fortuneteller Madame Magda, who was found drowned in the waters by Bertha Brothert's yacht. (3:30 pm registration, 4 pm whodunit. 535 NW 16th Ave $30 from www.cruisecontrolpdx.com.) Joq's presents the Anniversary Weekend Sausage Fest featuring a barbecue celebration with its softball team along with tantalizing dancers! (4 pm barbecue, 6 pm dancers. 2512 NE Broadway.) Portland trio Pan Dulce performs a delightful mix of Brazilian and Mexican songs, flamenco and French cafe music, Argentine tangos and original pieces at Mississippi Pizza Pub. Repeats April 30. (4-6 pm. 3552 N Mississippi Ave.) FatGirl Speaks and F.A.T. PDX present Cupcake, a monthly dance party for fat folks and allies of all genders and sexu alities at Holocene. Shake your bodacious booties to the bountiful beats and win fantastic raffle prizes in a room full of chublove! (4-10 pm. 1001 SE Morrison St. $5.) Gay writer Matthew Stadler hosts the Back Room, an occasional series of intellectual presentations featuring dinner, drinks and live music at Ripe. Tonight's guest is Gore Vidal, with live music from Steven Malkmus. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit teaching project Community of Writers and Wordstock. (7 pm. 2240 N Interstate Ave. $250 from 503-546-1013.) It is important to me that you are comfortable with the financing from the minute you fill out an application to the day you move into your new home. “Gary has a long history of supporting the right * ww.hansen4county.com The Lights Out and Excuse Me Sir perform at Mississippi Pizza Pub. (9 pm. 3552 N Mississippi Ave.) It is my goal to fit every borrower with the mortgage that best suits their interests and goals. It is of the utmost importance that you understand all of the potential options you have, and make the right decision. City Commissioner Sam Adams Let's continue this work - vote Gary Hansen for District 2 County Commissioner - and be sure to return your ballot by May 16." - Gary Hansen Hey, what's your vice? Holocene presents Double Down, the fab queer party where the player always wins, every fourth Saturday. (8 pm. 1001 SE Morrison St. $5.) Custom Financing that fits your Needs! County Commissioner Maria Rojo de Steffey HANSEN Team Oregon presents Monte Carlo Night at Hollywood Bowl to help offset costs for athletes traveling to this summer's Gay Games in Chicago and Outgames in Montreal. Admission covers three games of bowling, shoe rental and unlimited gambling with a chance to win fabulous prizes and cash! (6:30-10 pm 4030 NE Halsey St. $15. www.teamoregon2006.org.) M ortgage L ending & I nvestments Bask Rights Oregon Equality PAC - Candidate Greer GARY A GO go A A i )! MORGAN FINANCIAL, INC Gary Hansen’s Supporters Include: "I am proud of my strong record on LGBT issues. In my previous service on the county commission, I helped lead the effort tljat resulted in Multnomah County becoming Oregon's second government to provide domestic partner benefits. Deaf & Hearing Out Reach's monthly queer social returns to 3 Friends Coffeehouse. Come hang out with old friends and make new ones. All sign levels welcome! (6-9 pm. 201 SE 12thAve www.dhororg.) --------------—........... "r~....... For complete, up-to-date listings | log onto wvifw.justout.com. Submissions should be sent to Just Out Calendar, P.O Box 14400, Portland, OR 97293-0400; or faxed to 503-236-1257; or submitted at www.justout com. Deadline is 15 days before issue date Just Out is published on the first and third Friday of each month All addresses are in Portland unless otherwise specified. GARY HANSEN YOUR CANDIDATE FOR Come hear more than 50 students play high-energy music of Zimbabwe, South Africa and Botswana during the African Marimba Recital featuring a raffle and free snacks and beverages at Evangel Baptist Church. Wear your dancing shoes and bring a drum for the all-band jam finale! Donations help bring a Zimbabwean teacher to the 2006 Zimbabwean Music Festival in Veneta. (12:30-4:30 pm. 2830 NE Flanders St.) elegant and fun atmosphere in West Portland. Shuttle service available from Holocene. Dress to impress! (6-9 pm. $25 at the door, $20 in advance from 503-481-9870 or www. yourplaceormineproductions. com.) Pauline Hines Branch Manager pauline@morfi.com 1920 NW Lovejoy • Portland, Oregon 97209 503-542-7894 Office 503-515-8761 Mobile 503-542-7895 Fax
