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fifi 32 WWW JUSTOUT.COM AUGUST 7 20tW NIGHTLIFE event. Though it showcases queer “We hope to push the envelope regarding out for folks to see queer musicians musicians, the evening welcomes what a gay dance night means for people in towns without a lot of options. Even when performing country music, singer- anyone who wants to enjoy country PD X. Live music? Two-step? These aren’t the stigma doesn’t keep the cool kids away, there strummer Herring is just right. Alter in a friendly alternative atmosphere. usual connotations for gay events. But they has not necessarily been a large space for nately upbeat and bluesy, she brings And though the Egyptian is typically can be!” queers in the genre. But somehow, the barn a bespectacled chic to her unique a lesbian bar, Ropers encourages gay And if none of this convinces you to step dance has two-stepped its way into the city, yet authentic Texas country twang. men and trans folk to saddle up to out of your thumping house beat comfort and into the hearts of dance-loving homos. Emitting gritty growls without being the southeast watering hole. zone, remember, boots, vests, Stetsons, spurs, Line dancing has been unfortunately as As the centerpiece to an evening sociated with hillbilly hangouts and small Underground happenings have included grating, Herring dons a nonchalantly The set list includes everything square dancing, barn dancing, lessons and fashionable straw hat and melds from Loretta Lynn to Miranda Lam other country-music-based celebration. But pretty high notes and skillful plucking with a bert, George Jones to Brad Paisley, a far cry Emily Herring’s monthly Light in the Ropers strong American roots base. from the soundtracks of more “traditional” Herring is also emphatic about making gay dance parties. But Herring believes they sure that Light in the Ropers is an inclusive can become an intrinsic part of queer parties: event, hosted by the E Room, is Portland’s first ever live band queer country dance night. and of course cowboys themselves have al ways been the height of western hotness. -A lley Hector Thurs., Aug. 20, 9 p.m. at the Egyptian Room, 3 7 0 1 S E Division, $5, www.emilyherring.net. PORTI A M ) 8 3 5 N Loi NEW LISTING! DOWNTOWN PORTLAND □ BOXXES/FISH GROTTO/ RED CAP GARAGE 1035 SW Stark St. • 503-226-4171 Boxxes/Red Cap Garage is the only two-in- one gay club in the city. EGYPTIAN CLUB 3701 SE Division St. • 503-236-8689 The 7.000-square-foot Egyptian Club, locat ed in a former milk plant, features three d if ferent rooms. CASEY'S 610 NW Couch St. • 503-224-9062 "All-inclusive" nightclub and lounge in Old Town. EMBERS AVENUE 110 NW Broadway • 503-222-3082 O SOUTHEAST PORTLAND NORTH PORTLAND THE EAGLE PORTLAND 835 N Lombard St. • 503-283-9734 Portland's rugged bar for masculine men. This laid-back hangout is home to numerous leather events. "Bear Naked Billiards" and Portland's Sunday Bear-B-Que and is the of ficial den of the Oregon Bears. INVASION CAFE 412 SW 4th Ave. (between Stark and Wash ington Streets) • 503-226-7777 Atomic lounge in downtown Portland, serving coffee and pastries in the a m. and continental tapas in the afternoon. Also featuring innovative cocktails. C.C. SLAUGHTERS 219 NW Davis St. • 503-248-9135 C.C. Slaughters is a great hangout. Come feel like "Norm" or shake your booty all night long to the best sound, lights and laser shows in Portland. CRUSH 1400 SE Morrison St. • 503-235-8150 Crush features specialty martinis and cock tails and serves a full food menu. □ DARCELLE XV SHOWPLACE 208 NW Third Ave. • 503-222-5338 World-famous female impersonators Darcelle XV 8 Company have been entertaining audi ences from all walks of life for more than 37 years with Las Vegas-style cabaret revues of glitz, glamour and comedy. THE EAGLE PDX 27 NW Sixth Ave. • 503-241-0105 Portland's original masculine men's bar. Open Thurs-Sat 8pm. D 8 ESCAPE 333 SW Park Ave. • 503-227-0830 Portland's only all-ages gay nightclub. FOX 8 HOUNDS 217 NW Second Ave. • 503-243-5530 - According to BarFly. this "cheery, kicked- back pub draws a convivial, mostly mature crowd to its somewhat countrified environs." 0 m DIRTY DUCK TAVERN Ifcfl 439 NW 3rd Ave. * 503-224-8446 Portland's oldest single-location gay bar of fers cold beverages, free popcorn, and many events, ranging from Broadway nights (Mondays), free pool (Tuesdays), country music (Thursdays), free doughnuts 8 parties (Friday), parties 6 charity events (Saturdays), and live music (Sundays). Open 3-12 Sun- Thurs. 3-2:30 Fri-Sat. dirtyducktavern.net HOBO'S 120 NW Third Ave. • 503-224-3285 Hobo s has been an integral part of Port land's dining and lounge experience for more than 25 years. Located in the heart of Old Town, it provides a friendly atm o sphere of casual elegance and serves outstanding cuisine from its dinner menu and lounge menus. JOQ'S 2512 NE Broadway • 503-287-4210 Enjoy a good time and make a new friend at this entertaining neighborhood bar! NORTHBANK 106 W Sixth St.. Vancouver • 360-695-3862 Southwest Washington's first and only gay bar. Now smoke-free! SCANDALS 1125 SW Stark St. • 503-227-5887 Scandals, one of Portland's most established gay men's bars, has been a fixture on the ever- changing Stark Street for going on 30 years. It provides a cruisy streetside setting with great drinks and a "more than friendly" bar staff. SILVERADO 318 SW Third Ave. • 503-224-4493 Claims to be Portland's only gay-owned and -operated gay nightclub. Portland's favorite gay bar and Portland's "original" premier gay nightclub. STARKTS 2913 SE Stark St. • 503-230-7980 "Everyday people" video bar with great martinis, two large patios. O regon Lottery gam es. WiFi a nd private parties. STEAM 2885 NE Sandy Blvd. • 503-736-9999 Portland's hottest all-male experience. 18 SALEM SOUTHSIDE SPEAKEASY 3529 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE. • 503-362-1139 Southside Speakeasy is THE place in Salem and the central W illam ette Valley for the gay. lesbian, bisexual and tran s gen der com m unity to meet 8 hang out. Get a FREE TEST fo r HIV. s y p h ilis , o r h e p a titis C! * Fri. August 14 c S*€^ h ^ ± c L ol L l Thurs. September 3 A A. CC cT/aug/iic.'ii n ' PHOTO MYSPACE COM W rangling the Queer C om m unit/w ith a Twang and a Twirl
