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APRIL I. 2011
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Still Scandalous
Portland institution adds spice to local gay nightlife on its 32nd anniversary
The word “institution” is defined as "some
thing or someone firmly associated with a
place or thing," a significant organization in a
society or culture. Scandals— also lovingly re
ferred to as Portland’s gay Cheers— certainly
meets the criteria. It’s been around for a great
while, was groundbreaking, and caused quite
a scandal when it moved to its second location
(now Kenny &c Zuke’s), becoming the first
gay bar in Portland with sidewalls consisting
o f large, see-through windows. Keep in mind
this was back when most queer watering holes
were covered up and dimly lit speakeasies.
Three decades and another move later,
Scandals remains a trailblazer. In an age when
most gay bars rely on DJs to provide canned
dance tunes, Scandals is introducing a series
o f live music acts every Thursday throughout
the summer in honor o f its 32nd anni
versary— christened,
fittingly
enough, Thursday N ig h t Live.
“The idea came about be
cause o f our monthly First
Thursday art and live music
shows,” explains Andrew Mill
er, events co-coordinator at
Scandals. “Those shows were very
popular and we realized we found a
niche. Most bars just focus on DJs—
which we have— but we mix it up with live
music.” Miller is confident Thursday Night
Live will be a hit among patrons. “It’s differ
ent,” he says. “No other gay bar is currently
doing a weekly live music show.”
Kicking off on April 7 is The
Old Flames, a rock/funk band
featuring Bill Leeds, Sean
“The Shag” Nowland, Fred
Stephenson and Jeff Duffy.
The Old Flames is also the
backing band for the local Ste
vie Nicks Tribute Show, so it’s
not unusual to hear them play
songs from Ms. Nicks’ repertoire.
Better still, there’s no cover charge, and
b y b e n n ie t a n
Scandals is extending happy hour prices until
midnight for the inaugural evening. Each
Thursday thereafter will feature a different
live band or musician specializing in jazz,
blues, classic rock, bluegrass or funk. The re
mainder o f April’s lineup includes Pindar,
White and Royer, Twisted Whistle and Tracy
Underwood &. Friends.
Chalk this latest entertainment offering up
to yet another Scandal-ous institution. J K
32nd Anniversary Celebration/Thursday Night
Live, April 7 (and Thursdays weekly), live music
starts at 8 p.m.; Scandals, 1125 SLV Stark St.; no
cover; 503-227-5887 or scandalspdx.com.
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1035 SW Stark St.
• 503-226-4171
The only two-in-one gay club in the city.
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610 NW Couch St.
• 503-224-9062
219 NW Davis St. • 503-248-9135
shake your booty all night long to the best
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CRUSH
1400 SE Morrison St.
• 503-235-8150
Crush features specialty martinis and cock
tails and serves a full food menu.
KJ 208 NW Third Ave. • 503-222-5338
World-famous female impersonators Darcelle
XV & Company have been entertaining audi
ences for more than 37 years with cabaret re
vues of glitz, glamour and comedy.
• 503-283-9734
The bar for manly men, this laid-back hangout
is home to numerous leather events, and is
the official den of the Oregon Bears.
EM BER S AVENUE
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• 503-243-5530
110 NW Broadway 503-222-3082
• 503-227-5887
cruisy streetside setting with great drinks and
a “more than friendly" bar staff.
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318 SW Third Ave. • 503-224-4493
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19 NW Fifth Ave.
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2913 SE Stark St. • 503-230-7980
“Everyday people" video bar with great marti
Open until 4:00 a m. on the weekends, Ham
grab a bite, and grab a date.
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H O B O ’S
2885 NE Sandy Blvd.
• 503-736-9999
Portland’s hottest all-male experience.
120 NW Third Ave. • 503-224-3285
Hobo's has been an integral part of Portland's
dining and lounge experience for more than
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TH E EAG LE P O R T LA N D
1125 SW Stark St.
scene for over 30 years, Scandals provides a
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835 N Lombard St.
217 NW Second Ave.
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A fixture on the ever-changing Stark Street
This longstanding Cheers-esque restaurant
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NO RTH PO R TLAN D
• 503-227-0830
FO X & H O U N D S
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S O U TH E AS T PO R TLAN D
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333 SW Park Ave.
Portland's only all-ages gay nightclub.
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provides a friendly atmosphere of casual ele
SALEM! S O U T H S ID E S P E A K E A S Y
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3529 Fairview Industhal, Salem 503-362-1139
The place in Salem and the central Willamette
Valley for the LGBTQ community to hang out.
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285 NE Liberty. Salem 503-480-9039
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Everything a club needs: DJs, drag and drinks.
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2512 NE Broadway • 503-287-4210
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