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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (May 21, 2010)
-Thou Shalt Be Entertained Portland Idol deifies the city's best singers Right behind adultery and coveting a neighbors wife, idolatry is one o f the most enjoyable o f the Ten Commandments to break. After all, who doesn’t want to bow down before something lovely and powerful every so often? This summer, a new event series promises Portland a whole pantheon o f sirens to worship and golden stars to be dazzled by. Get reverent— check out Portland Idol at the Red Cap Garage, every Thursday through July 29. The contest, modeled after the wildly successful Fox television series, has been at tractin g attention since it— and the grand prizes up for grabs ($1,000, an all-expense paid trip for two to L.A ., professional photo shoot and voice lesson?)— was announced. Nearly one hundred potential con testants auditioned to be one o f the dozen honey-voiced competitors o f Portland Idol. “We feel that we have 12 amazing singers who are going to be able to represent themselves very strongly throughout the event,” pre senter Justin Buckles explains o f the candidates. One o f the select twelve, Jimmy Parchment, is equally en thused: “They’ve really gathered an impressive group o f singers,” he notes. T hat said, it’s the judges who need to be impressed. DOWNTOWN PORTLAND Following in the footsteps o f the form i dably cast jury o f Portland D rag Race, Portland Idol has some o f the Rose C ity’s biggest and brightest serving in its ju dg ing panel. Celebrity judges include Animotion’s Bill Wadhams, 105.l ’s M itch E l liott, actor Rob Sample, chef/ restauranteuse Lisa Schroeder and celeb-u-blogger Byron Beck. Even if you’re not particularly into singing, finding out which judge will play the acid-tongued Simon Cowell role— or fill 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. D CASEY’S 610 NW Couch St. • 503-224-9062 'All-inclusive' nightclub and lounge in Old Town. 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 cocktails and serves a full food menu. □ DARCELLE XV SHOWPLACE 208 NW Third Ave. • 503-222-5338 World-famous female impersonators Dar- celle XV 8 Company have been entertain ing audiences 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. □ □ 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- RestiuwasU & Lotutge P la n n in g som ething special for friends, fam ily or business? Let us help you make it a success! We are available for large or intimate parties, dinners, events and catering. Happy Hour Specials, 2-4-1 Entrees Tuesdays, Pinochle Sundays 120 NW Third Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97209 503-224-3285 www.hobospdx com Validated Parking @ Smart Park NW Davis & Front the unsteady shoes o f Paula Abdul— is sure to provide at least as much entertainment as stealing, bearing false witness against your neighbor, or dishonoring the ‘rents. M oses would not be pleased, but you’ll be! Bow down before the golden(-throated) calf every Thursday through July 29 at Red Cap Garage (1035 SW Stark). The show begins at 9 p.m.— arrive early to bypass the lines and secure your drinks before the bar gets slammed. You’ll want to look sharp, as local media o f several formats will likely have a heavy presence at the events, especially as the competition heats up. Sorry, kids— this Idol is for the 21-and-over crowd. B-Que and is the official den of the Ore gon Bears. EGYPTIAN CLUB 3701 SE Division St. • 503-236-8689 The 7.000-square-foot Egyptian Club, located in a former milk plant, features three different rooms. —N ick M attos NORTHBANK 106 W Sixth St.. Vancouver • 360-695-3862 Southwest Washington's first and only gay bar. Now smoke-free! ESCAPE 333 SW Park Ave. • 503-227-0830 Portland's only all-ages gay nightclub. SCANDALS 1125 SW Stark St. • 503-227-5887 Scandals, one of Portland's most estab lished gay men's bars, has been a fixture on the ever-changing Stark Street for go ing on 30 years. It provides a cruisy street- side setting with great drinks and a 'more than friendly' bar staff. 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.' 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. EMBERS AVENUE 110 NW Broadway* 503-222-3082 □ GAIL'S DIRTY DUCK 439 NW Third Ave. • 503-224-8446 Featuring pool, pinball. MegaTouch and darts. HOBOS 120 NW Third Ave. • 503-224-3285 Hobo's has been an integral part of Portland s dining and lounge experi ence for more than 25 years. Located in the heart of Old Town, it provides a friendly atmosphere of casual ele gance and serves outstanding cu i sine 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 neighbor hood bar! STARIOTS 17 2913 SE Stark St. • 503-230-7980 "Everyday people" video bar with great martinis, two large patios. Oregon Lottery games. WiFi and private parties. If!« STEAM I L I 2885 NE Sandy Blvd. • 503-736-9999 Portland's hottest all-male experience. SALEM! SOUTHSIDE SPEAKEASY 3529 Fairview Industrial Drive SE. Salem • 503-362-1139 the place in Salem and the central Willamette Valley for the gay. lesbian, bisexual and transgender community to hang out.
