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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (March 21, 2008)
äoliustiout MARCH 21, 2008 MARCH 21, 2008 ¡u;tK?Uti3i 7*| 1 White Bird Dance presents a thrilling collaboration between seven U.S. women and seven Senegalese men April 2 at the Sebnitz. Mississippi Pizza Pub welcomes Pennsylvania dyke Nicole Reynolds on Gravy Train performs March 27 at Rotture. March 23. Barracuda throws another Hot Flash Dance Party for seasoned lesbians 36 and older fea turing music from the '70s to today, a great dance bar and wall-to-wall sexy, gorgeous women! (5-9 pm. 9 NW Second Ave. $8.) They're not gay, but they sure are cute: Punk-pop quartet All Time Low performs March 28 at Hawthorne Theatre. narrative/poetry therapy with techniques for memoir writing, at Friendly House. (12:30-3:30 pm. 1737 NW 26th Ave. RSVP to Rachel at 503-224-2640 or eracoordinator@ yahoo.com.) Quest Center's Healing and Empowerment Pro gram hosts an orientation session for its new support group for lesbians with cancer and their partners. (1-3 pm. 2901 E Burnside St. RSVP to 503-238-5203.) Asher Loverdi and Caught in Candy's Mickey Pollizatto present Saturday Morning Car toons at The Waypost. This month's theme is “Superheroes.' (2 pm. 3120 N Williams Ave.) Kaki King, a Golden Globe-nominated instru mental ingenue from Atlanta, performs with Matt Sheehy at Doug Fir Lounge, preceded by a free gig at Music Millennium. (3:30 pm, 3158 E Burnside St. 9 pm, 830 E Burnside St., $14 from TicketsWest.) PDX Lesbian Network organizes a spring din ner featuring five glorious courses all paired with wine. (6-9 pm. $50 from pdxlesbiannet@ yahoo.com.) Hey, what's your vice? Holocene presents Double Down, the fab queer party where the player always wins, every fourth Saturday. (8 pm. 1001SE Morrison St. $5.) Lesbian legend k.d. lang performs through March 23 at Aladdin Theater. (8 pm. 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave. $49.50 from box office or Ticketmaster.) Win cash, prizes and chicks during the Egyp tian Club's Easter Egg Hunt! (9 pm. 3701 SE Division St.) Mr. Oregon State Leather 2007 Ben Brown Jr. hosts a Fourth Saturday Party for the men's community featuring boot blacking by Shell at Eagle Portland. Come in your favorite leather/ Levi/bear attire. Free raffle tickets to anyone who brings in canned goods for Esther's Pan try. Proceeds benefit Central City Concern and Blackout Leather Productions. (10pm-1am. 835 N Lombard St.) SUN • MARCH 23 Weather permitting, The Adventure Group takes a hike on Lyle Cherry Orchard in Wash ington toward wildflowers and spectacular views of the Columbia River. Meet outside Starbucks at Hollywood Fred Meyer. (9 am. 3030 NE Weidler St. Chris 503-329-3916.) Q-LAND/Manifest presents a moderate Men's Eco-Hike near White Salmon, Wash., to see some amazing wildflowers on the east side of the Columbia Gorge. (9 am-4 pm. RSVP to 503-223-8822 or www.qland.org/calendar.) bingo in town every fourth Tuesday at Q Cen ter. (7-9 pm. 69 SE Taylor St. $5 for eight games.) Dexter's Famous Spoken Mic gives writers "rock star status" by bringing beginners and more established readers together for inspi rational rants and performances every last Tuesday at In Other Words. (7:30 pm. 8NE Killingsworth St.) WED • MARCH 26 Q-LAND/Manifest presents a free introduc tory men's therapeutic yoga class to address back and neck pain, stress, excess weight. Bob Mould Refuses to Toe District Line Touchstone Coffee House hosts an introduc tory session for 5 Secrets to a Healthier Relationship, a five-seminar series to help develop useful skills when experiencing struggles, miscommunication or frustration. (5-7 pm. 445 NE 70th Ave. Register at www. stepbeyondcoach. com.) Bob Mould t h.it'.gcd ilk’ w.i\ 1 < U.'e Ik' b o UW U'.U'M . w illi li;s l.iiest ettoit. Dis riu r I lilt A Night of Indie Music, Film and Poetry Currin’s acclaimed debut collection, “Currin’s language is not so much The Sleep of Four Cities, announced the surreal as it is devoted to the strange Portland-bom queer poet Jen Currin arrival of a fully formed, arresting new ness of what really happens to bodies celebrates the launch of her new book, talent, and the poems in Hagiography and selves in the world,” raves Aaron Hagiography, during a night of indie see her trademark wordplay and entirely McCollough, author of Little Ease and music, film and poetry 7 p.m. March 30 contemporary take on the surrealist im Double Venus. “This book is a conver at Worksound, 820 S.E. Alder St. The age moving into new territory. These poems push life’s barely hidden strange sion narrative...it is a story of how we believe language can change and how ness into the light and present thought as a bright, emotionally complex event. In Hagiography, mind and sense and the world they move through are interwo we believe change can speak.’ book is described as “a fascinating new spin on the surrealist image, transform ing the bizarre aspects of everyday life into almost urban fairy tales.” The evening also features poetry readings by Currin’s partner, Christine Leclerc, and William Stobb (Nervous ven to create a mysterious, familiar, vex ing and continuously fascinating human Systems); short movies by Jackie and drama. Currin lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, where she teaches creative writing at Vancouver Film School and Langara College. Her poems have ap C.C. Slaughters throws a CD release party for Get the Party Started by Shirley Bassey. (9 pm. 219 NW Davis St.) MON • MARCH 24 Q-LAND/Manifest presents a free introductory men's core strength yoga class to develop your spinal and abdominal muscles, flexibility and energy. Repeats March 31. (6:30-7:45 pm. RSVP to 503-223-8822 or www.qland.org/ calendar.) Learn presence, compassion and nonver bal communication by exchanging breema healing touch sequences with other fully clothed men. Free introductory class present ed by Q-LAND/Manifest. (7:30-9 pm. RSVP to 503-223-8822 or www.qland.org/calendar.) Uli I'm not sure I etc: lil,.! Ili'.'.'li' Mo. id k > ill (okil l.b \\ lik ".■■ 'k ti'i.'in. ”. Ill: Hiooli.m I'\l' K \ :* ’ • \ i-:, i- tt> h.ttig oir ts'tu.vn . I s il L ' H< 111:11 I II.- .t'ki-.l l! 1 k lll'cd ' V St It'll I.I ils Ilk ', iw t VU Iti'k I1,'t old. kll.it li koiiLln . 1 is \\ 11 It t v'lllil 1 ' tl •Í.V .<’UI L \ i .. . ; ..•i -i tu.’ll'.. ‘ \ » '! k . ‘1 It |b-.olo; Ilntkei 1'tl :ml gk'd k itíi ,'u" ikim ■ ’ ' I ’<■ lilt'll' I II.Ill . l' It .Il's Hid k .1 ■ ■•.’It'S. .Ulti ii ■. '. 'k t : ■ ‘ » i ’. 'it .1 I'll Uliud ¡ ■1. k\ ii Ik lilt- l.ti I ill d. i ■ \ \\ J- T' • Itili 1:' 1 It in- k ill; .i limit'iv; lull 1 ! k 111I. 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At 10 ÍJ’k’í gs .in d 42 minutes, it manages to be that hok hte govs ), because we need Bob Mould around for a lol longer it he’s going to coi)lmue producing such one ol Mould's most approachable and '.iU'tsme Wi»rk", chiefly he- The Men's Wellness Center presents The Face of HIV/AIDS: Then and Now, a historical look at how the epidemic has and hasn’t changed from the 1980s to today. Presented by Doug Beers, an HIV specialist from Legacy Emanuel Hospital. (6:30-8 pm. 928 SW Stark St.) In Other Words presents the radical feminist dialogue series That Time of the Month. This month's forum is titled "Borders, Citizenship 8 Language: The Attack on Immigrants and the Crisis for Humanity." (7 pm. 8 NE Killingsworth St.) Dads Group, a support/social group for men coming out later in life, meets every fourth Thursday at Q Center. (7-8:30 pm. 69 SE Tay lor St.) 'D’./bi >H Q-LAND/Manifest presents a free introduc tory men's yin yoga class to help you relax and strengthen deep inside your body through holding poses and sustained collaboration of the breath, body and mind. Repeats April 3. (7:45-9:15 pm. RSVP to 503-223-8822 or www. qland. org/calendar.) In Other Words showcases Portland female musicians during the monthly Luna Music History Image, a new photography and map gallery, exhibits eclectic images Series. (7 pm. 8 NE Killingsworth St.) dedicated to Women's History Month through March 31. The Imperial Sovereign Court of the Emerald Empire presents Damsels, Divas and Dames, a fun evening of music, dance and imper sonation at Eugene's Hult Center. This year's theme is "Journey Through the Decades." Pro ceeds benefit HIV Alliance. (7:30 pm. 1 Eugene Center. $25 from www.hultcenter.org.) Out Dancing's monthly Dance Social is every last Friday at Ankeny Street Studio. Lesson and refreshments included. (8:15 pm. South east Ninth Avenue and Ankeny Street. $8.) Bob Mould, beloved founder of Hiisker Du and Sugar, returns to Doug Fir Lounge with a full band! (9 pm. 830 E Burnside St. $15 from Tick etsWest.) C.C. Slaughters presents the Oregon Bears' monthly Double X Dance featuring music by DJ Peter Calandra of Studio 54 fame. (9 pm- 1 am. 219 NW Davis St. $2.) SAT • MARCH 29 beloved founder of Hiisker Du and Sugar, returns to Doug Fir March 28. Radical Women celebrate International Women's Day at the Bread and Roses Center. (6:30 pm Middle Eastern buffet ($8 donation], 7:30 pm celebration. 819 N Killingsworth St.) SUN • MARCH 30 The Tudor Choir presents Music from Tudor England and Music for the Sistine Chapel at St. well. The most gorgeous instrument of fourth release, American Dream, is a multifaceted gem, juxtaposing achingly all, however, is Flynn’s voice—ardent, production values on American Dream Gay photographer Horace Long's first Portland one-man show is on display through May 2 at Olympic Mills Commerce Building. Check him out April 2 on AM Northwest! lovely and soulful. The title track rises from a wallflow er’s lament of self-doubt to a global ques tioning of the United States’ collective shame when it comes to the situation in New Orleans and then on to poverty and pollution in our world. With its banjo twang, marchlike cadence and haunt ing trumpet, the sound evokes the De are flawless. The arrangements serve to enhance and enliven Flynn’s lyrical pression era of the 1930s. The opening prowess with warmth and intimacy. song, “Dressed and Ready,” recalls the All the songs on American Dream were written by Flynn. No heroes or waiting, wanting, longing and regret of a failed conflictual relationship. “Knock heroines here, just honest vignettes about heartache or down-on-their-luck on Wood” is infectious fun, with a clever folks enduring hard times but remaining percussive wizard Don Henson on type writer and string support from Tomfelt. hopeful. Flynn assembled a group of consum The weekly altema-queer night Queer Bait wel comes tranny pop diva CJ and the Dolls at Crush. Hosted by Splendora and Fannie Mae Darling. (9 pm. 1400 SE Morrison St. $5.) Portland Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence pres ent their third annual Rotten Easter Egg Hunt at Embers Avenue. Inside the eggs hidden around the club, participants might find treats Singer/songwriter Ashleigh Flynn’s Portland Center Stage's GreenHouse School Mother's Velvet Lounge presents Cabaret Karaoke. This month's theme is "Circus March," so come see the bearded lady, smell the cotton candy and sing a song under the big top! (8 pm-1 am. 212 SW Stark St.) Rotture presents Sluts + Squares featuring queer burlesque perform ers Rose City Sirens and Sahara Dunes; go-go dancers Nova and Lullaby; and a dance party with DJs Boy and Corban spinning hip-hop, electro, house and '80s music. (9 pm. 315 SE Third Ave. $5.) Refreshingly Rootsy moving seamlessly between rock, pop and bluegrass. Co-produced with Jim Brunburg at Mississippi Studios, the The hilarious standup comedy special Jason Stuart Making It to the Middle premieres on Here, (www.heretv.com.) TUE • MARCH 25 Mary's Cathedral. (8 pm. 1716 NW Davis St. $15-$30 from www cappellaromana.org.) tender balladry with hillstomp revelry. Embracing her Kentucky roots, she deft ly explores the Americana genre while Rotture presents Gravy Train, The New Bloods, Fleshtone and DJ Beyonda. (8 pm. 315 SE Third Ave. $10 at the door, $8 in ad vance from Brown Paper Tickets.) Unitarian Pride hosts a free movie night every fourth Friday at First Uni tarian Church. This month's film is The Wedding Banquet, a romantic dramedy g about a gay New Yorker who has never shared “ his sexuality with his traditional Taiwanese P family and hopes to disguise his long-term of Theater presents Topics in Playwriting: The Dramatist's Toolbox instructed by queer playwright Matthew B. Zrebski every Satur day through May 31. Designed as an intro for the beginner or a brush-up for the seasoned writer, this course focuses on tools that will spark ideas on both what to write and how to write. (9-11 am. 128 NW 11th Ave. $200 from 503-445-3793 or education@pcs.org.) Weather permitting, The Adventure Group takes an intermediate cross-country ski trip around Trillium Lake. Meet outside Starbucks at Hollywood Fred Meyer. (9 am. 3030 NE Weidler St. Evan 503-701-7922.) FRI • MARCH 28 The Cliks open for The Cult at Roseland Theater. (8 pm. 8 NW Sixth Ave. $30 from TicketsWest.) Game on! Whether it's your first time or you're a pro, join the Imperial Sov ereign Rose Court for the gayest Hawthorne Theatre presents All Time Low, The Rocket Summer, The Matches, Sonny and Forever the Sickest Kids. (7 pm. 1507 SE 39th Ave. $15 from TicketsWest.) lit' lll.il I \ Il it! Illi peared in journals such as The Fiddle- head, Carousel, Verse, The Massachusetts Q Center presents women’s open group coaching with Amy Gilmore Cairns focusing on building greater personal knowledge and development. Gain life skills and perspectives applicable to both existing and future chal lenges. (7-9 pm. 69 SE Taylor St. $5 members, $10 nonmembers.) : ' I'.K k :. ’ i lit- old k a\ x\ .11 tUh k Out musicians Nicole Reynolds and Katie Sawicki perform at Mississippi Pizza Pub. (9 pm. 3552 N Mississippi Ave.) relationship by marrying a young artist who's only in it for the green card. (7 pm. 1011 SW 12th Ave.) Q-LAND/Manifest presents a free introductory men's kundalini yoga class to open and bal ance your chakra energy and increase focus, centeredness and spiritual connection. Repeats April 3. (6-7:30 pm. RSVP to 503-223-8822 or www. qland. org/calendar.) 1 ' V tVvl 1 .1 litigi I..IU 1 ’{ Ins \ Oilllllllb His . V'. I. It-S I ’1 'i'll i ' Keshet hosts a potluck for queer Jews as well as their spouses, partners, significant others and good friends and family, whether Jewish or queer or not. Bring a dish and a beverage. (5 pm. David 503-226-7079, ext. 14.) depression, insomnia and other chronic com plaints. Repeats April 2. (6:30-8:30 pm. RSVP to 503-223-8822 or www.qland.org/calendar.) THU • MARCH 27 k . ■ « F.A.G. PDX (Femme Affinity Group Portland) throws a tea party for queer femmes and their allies at In Other Words. Don't forget to wear your Sunday best! (2 pm. 8 NE Killingsworth St.) Relieve stress, feel calmer and improve creativ ity during Men's Meditation Group presented by Q-LAND/Manifest. (7:30-9:30 pm. RSVP to 503-223-8822 or www.qland.org/calendar.) hook and chorus featuring Sneak in’ Out Flynn’s latest release is as pleasing mate Portland musicians to back her as a cool breeze on a hot summer day, on this endeavor. Most notably, Chris refreshingly rootsy with absolutely no Funk of Decemberists fame weaves in pretense. The spritely beauty is a charm and out of almost every tune ever so sweetly on Dobro and pedal steel guitar. ing and engaging live performer. With a full band of tight musicians behind her, Dave Gerow of Sneak in’ Out tears it she is a rock star who hasn’t quite hit up on mandolin, and Analisa Tomfelt her stride on the national music scene. plays her heart out on fiddle. Brunburg Hopefully, national recognition and a steps out from behind the soundboard label deal are waiting just around the and lends a hand on upright base, comer for her. Wurlitzer and background vocals as Dale Schiff f
