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6 I JUStjOUt FEBRUARY 16, 2007 northwest • JOEL HAMLEY Wonder Ballroom Is Here to Stay Broker, ABR The Real in Realtor incorporated in 1994 is its move this month to Ownership of the historic Hibernian Hall— 1401 S.E. Morrison St. Stereotypes continues to he a home stereo store which is home to Wonder Ballroom’s music venue, cafe and gallery—changed hands that also provides home the z------------------------------------------------------- \ Feh. 2. Co-owners Chris Monlux ater and office systems. and Howie Bierhaum, who are gay, According to Inman, it spe and Mark Woolley sold the build cializes in finding better gear ing to a couple from Northwest at reasonable prices. "We’re Portland. like the Trader Joe’s of home “People are flipping out because audio, selecting out the best they think we’ve sold the business,” items we can find at particu said general manager Howie Bierhaum. “All this lar prices for the performance,” she said. means is we made a killing in the real estate market. The new location will offer Stereotypes better We’re not going anywhere.” visibility, better parking and a new layout that Inman designed from scratch. “We’re going to inter face with computers for streaming audio—everything in the store is iPod ready. We’re showing custom install distributed audio and hard drive servers that can hold 3,000 CDs,” said Inman. All that, and Stereotypes still sells turntables! The staff at Stereotypes prides itself on offering friendly service, honest advice and no judgments about spending limitations. “1 love showing people the possibilities, and 1 love it when they get home and call us back saying that they love their stereo,” Inman said. “I’ve had customers say they stayed up 'til 2 a.m. listening to music and how nice bringing music back into their home is and how all their CDs sound like new.” Inman said she has supported gay organizations in the past and puts up fliers for the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus and the Portland Lesbian Choir. “We’re always welcoming and helping the gay and lesbian community with a very honest approach to music for their home and business.” Once a DJ for the Woman Soul show on Howie Bierbaum will continue to run Wonder. KBOO-FM, Inman also supports local music events and noncommercial radio stations. Bierhaum said the ballroom’s eclectic mix of events, nonsmoking policy, hassle-free eastside Homestyle Cooking Comes to Town location and mellow atmosphere have contributed Gay chef Willie Black and his sister Mari to the business’ success since it opened in June opened Odessa’s Café, named for their mother, in 2005. The home to pop and rock shows as well as September at 3445 N.E. Broadway. Since then, nonprofit, charity and fine arts events will not patrons have enjoyed Black’s “special rub.” change a lick, according to Bierhaum. “The sale has “My homemade barbecue sauce takes three days given us the time, energy and money to improve to cook, and it’s done on a charcoal, hickory and the business, and we won’t have to worry about the mesquite grill," he said. real estate,” he explained. Wonder Ballroom, located at 128 N.E. Russell St., has been host to many queer-related shows and events, including Kiki and Herb, the Total Drag contest, Basic Rights Oregon’s Strut and several appearances by the beloved Gossip, returning again April 4. Bierhaum said he hopes to get the Girls for Girls Seattle dances to the ballroom as well. He is excited about upcoming events, such as appearances by poet laureate Robert Pinksy, Storm and the Balls and the third annual new music ensemble. To reiterate, Bierhaum and friends are still run ning the show. “We have long-term leases ’til 2013!" he said. "When the roof leaks, we won’t have to climb up there anymore. Not having to deal with the maintenance of a 100-year-old building allows us to focus on the businesses, which is a real plus.” business watch Always a Happy Ending Office: 503-238-1700, ext. 630 Mobile: 971-506-9499 joelhamley@meadowsgroup.com HI MEADOWS ’ A CQCSDODCi INC . ItÄLTOftl gj □ SS4SX .....o. www.JoelHamley.com HURRY, ENDS SOON! \ \ \ Sunday, Marcii il, 2007 I FURS J Jf / SHEARUNGS AFTER-SKI WEAR RAINWEAR LEATHER CASHMERE AND ACCESSORIES Located on the corner of 9th & Morrison 811 SW Morrison St. Portland. OR 97205 503.222.4567 www.schumacherfurs.com Dariclk W Shou place 20« XW 3rd Vc. - Portland. OR 503-222-533« Stereotypes Moves to New Location Many things have changed since Stereotypes owner Teri Inman found her love of music in an all-girls rock ’n’ roll band. The biggest and most recent change for this audio store since it became Stereotypes owner Teri Inman's passion for sound led her store to a new location on Southeast Morrison Street.
