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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 6, 2006)
OCTOBER 6. 2006 “The Arts and Crafts movement was about quality craftsmanship, originality, simplicity in design, beautiful wood and affordability,” she says. “These are the qualities 1 strive for in making my clocks.” Clocks by Vai, which can be found at www.clocksbyval.com, offers the craftsman, the classic, the simplicity and Clocks by Vai's owner the library clock—in oak or cherry. “I am transitioning from furniture to clocks because recycled wood does not always come in the lengths needed for furniture,” explains Johnson. “But for clocks 1 can Dumpster dive and find wood enough for several. If not, 1 can go to the Rebuilding Center or Goodwill and buy a stair banister railing and a tabletop and have plenty of wood for more than one clock.” Originally from the Northwest, Johnson gradu ated from Cleveland High School in 1971 before moving to Texas. She returned to Portland in 1996 JUStlOUt 9 ». Della Stella G ray G ardens FRESH STUFF for KIDS Furniture‘Vintage ( lot lung ‘Antiques New and gently used clothing, toys, furniture 4 gear Unique hand-crafted local, organic 4 European goods ALL FAMILIES WELCOME 7400 N Lombard St. Portland 97203 Vai Johnson contemplates the beauty of wood and says she will never leave again. "1 came out when I returned to Portland and divorced my husband of 24 years,” says Johnson. “My partner and 1 met through Late Awakenings, and on New Year’s Eve 2001 we danced at the [Lesbian Community Project) dance at Shenanigans and have been together ever since." Johnson’s shop is in their Gresham home, where she continues to make custom furniture. “1 have just started specializing in the clocks and getting the Web site up and working, so this is just the begin ning of this adventure.’ © 2635 NE Broadway www.bellastellaresale.com 503.284.4636 North Coast Seafood Festival October 7-8 • Indoors at Tillamook County Fairgrounds Saturday, I lam-9pm • Sunday, 1 lam-5pm • • • • Music and dance from around the world International food court featuring seafood Northwest inicrobreweries and wineries Marketplace of select Oregon Coast artists Adults $6 Saturday - $5 Sunday Seniors $4 • Kids (ages 6-12) $4 Call (503) 398-5223 or visit www.northcoastseafoodfestival.com northwest Sponsored in part by A WORLD OFFUH Tillamook Cheese Headlight-Herald OCTOBER EVENTS FRIDAY THE 13TH all costumes marked down STORE HOURS Police suspect homophobes are to blame for vandalism at Urge on North Lombard Street. AIDSWalk Breaks Record More than 11,000 walkers turned out for AIDSWalk ’06, a fund-raiser in support of Cascade AIDS Project, Sept. 24. The event raised $300,000 for CAP’s HIV/AIDS services, public education, prevention, support and outreach efforts to youth and adults most at risk for contracting HIV. This was the greatest number of walkers to turn out for AIDSWalk in its 20-year history. “We were delighted with the turnout,” said executive director Jean Ann Van Krevelen. “To see people from all walks of life demonstrating concern about H1V/A1DS and the issues that surround it was truly heartwarming.” Since its inception in 1986, AIDSWalk has raised more than $2.5 million. known as Porky’s Pub, was vandalized Sept. 27 in what police are investigating as a hate crime. Vandals broke the bar’s marquee, which read, “Gay Marriage Is Good for Oregon.” fawner Pat Lanagan said he suspects his business is the subject of harassment. Last month, complaints about his bar were made to the fire department, health department and Oregon Liquor Control Commission. “It leads me to think someone may be attempt ing to harass us,” claimed Lanagan, who said he has complied with minor changes requested by the agencies. He said the vandals have not stifled his message. “If someone was trying to kill the message, they didn’t. We’re going to have the sign fixed, and we’re going to have another message of equal importance up there." Hate Crime Investigated at Urge Urge, a bar on North Lombard Street formerly- Continued on Page 10 MON-WED: 10AM-11 PM THU-SAT: IOAM-MIDNIGHT SUN: NOON-9PM THE 17TH iRGEI.AIN TWIN? The Porcelain Twinz will be celebrating the release of their autobiography, "the Porcelain Twinz Our Life in the Sex Industry," and their erotic art film, "The Masked Charade," with a special appearance and book signing at 8 p.m. Books and DVD’s will be available for presale on October I st. I
