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OREGON S LGBTO NEWSMAGAZINE AUGUST 19. 2011 VOL. '28. NO. 18 Have you heard this one? et’s see, what’s going on in the world to- day? The economy is tanking, again. The midsection o f the country is being baked alive while months o f Republican Party presidential candidate hijinks lie ahead o f us. On a local note, the streets o f Portland are filled with out-of-town Sisters o f Perpetual Indulgence, Fred Armisen came to dinner and Darcelle got arrested. Pretty much nor- mal summer stuff going on in these parts. The Darcelle incident, as with most things in today’s Age o f Immediacy, blew through town like a one-day storm— a storm that was noisy and alarming while it was happening but left little damage in the aftermath. A dis claimer here might be appropriate: I do consider Darcelle to be a friend and have personal concerns, always, about her health and well being, and that o f Roxy. Both are treasures o f our community and rightfully deserve to be treated as such, That said, people, good grief, some o f you got a little carried away in your enthusi- astic defense o f our beloved icons. Only a very few people saw and know what actu- ally happened the night that the Oregon Liquor Control Commission sent agents through the doors o f Darcelle’s Old Town club. About 99.9 percent, if not more, o f the city got its information— or, more likely, misinformation— from social media sites, Facebook, I’m talking about you. As folks woke up on Friday morning, Au- gust 12 and read about the event o f the night before, it quickly became apparent that emo- tions could/would immediately get out o f hand. Within hours, “F R E E D A R C E L L E ” T-shirts were being planned, with proceeds L K going to Basic Rights Oregon— hey, this arrest was entirely about marriage equality, after all. I f the gays could just get married, none o f this would have happened. People were making plans to swarm the courthouse hearing, and I may have read o f attempts to steal a helicopter and bust Darcelle out o f lockdown. Armed gays were about to take to the streets to protest this assault and at- tack on the gay community. Yeah, okay, they were armed with smart phones and low-fat lattes, but armed they were. One Facebook post stated, in all seri ousness, “This incident is a violation o f the en tire gay community.” Uh... really? Folks, this was not a “gay-bashing” incident. It was a law-enforce ment matter that may or may not have been handled in the best manner by all parties concerned. This was not an attack on a gay business. This was not a gay person being targeted. This was not a hate crime. We are a nation, a state, a city o f laws. The O L C C has rules, regulations that must be enforced, whether you’re gay or not. We, as a gay community, can’t march in the streets one week and demand laws to protect us and then march again the next, whining about laws that protect everyone while complaining, “It’s not fair, he’s gay.” I f you don’t like specific laws, work to change them. I f you think the O L C C is a heavy-handed bully, let your elected of- ficials know and demand change. Have your facts right, know what you’re talking about, be an educated citizen and voter, T h a t’s how democracy works, that’s how we effect change. While on the subject o f Darcelle, let me use her as a role model for all the other event promoters and producers in town. You know what you can always count on Darcelle for? Her shows, her events, her productions all start on time. She has respect for her audi ence. I f you want to show your admiration and support for Darcelle in Portland, emu late her behavior. It’s gotten to the point o f ridiculousness with the starting— or non starting— times o f events in Portland. If your show is scheduled to start at 9, then start at 9. I f you say 10, start maybe, oh... at 10. Leaving an audience hanging for 30,45, 60 minutes and more is neither professional nor cool. Yes, the bars want to sell drinks. You know what, though? They’re not going to be selling anything to disgruntled people who have already left in annoyance. This now concludes my rant o f the day. fter Portland Pride weekend, I promised readers an interview with the president o f Pride Northwest. That interview can be found in this issue, on p. 30. You aren’t go ing to learn much from it. W ith no reflec tion on my writer, it’s a study in vagueness. But as it stands, the community appears to have been satisfied with Pride Northwest events this year and seems content to leave it to the current board to continue as they will, when they will. I f and when Portland is ready for a change, I trust that Portland will make it happen. Until then... nd now, a moment o f self-indulgence. As you’ve surely heard, members o f the Sisters o f Perpetual Indulgence came to Portland this week to attend Conclave 2011. At the opening ceremony on Monday, Au gust 1 5 ,1 was surprised and delighted to be awarded a Declaration o f Sainthood by the Portland Sisters. I shall now be known as Saint Photo Op, Patron Saint o f the “G o t cha M oment.” The Sisters award sainthood to “people whose life and accomplishments are exemplary and in keeping with The O r der’s philosophy and statements o f purpose. These people have had an impact on our community by their deeds and actions. They are the Saints o f the order.” For this award I am humbled and thank ful— but I make no promises as to the dispo sition o f photos o f compromising nature.*I*E A I AUGUST 19. 201 1 INSIDE: » NEWS & COMMUNITY 5 TRANSITIONS 5 NORTHWEST NEWS IN BRIEF 12 SPOTLIGHT ON LGBTQ BUSINESSES 13 RADICAL RABBI Spiritual leader from D.C. to head Portland’s P’nai Or synagogue 30 PRIDE IN STRIDE A Q&A with Pride Northwest president Debra Porta A P a rt-tim e O ffic e /A d m in / . Sales A ssistant -W just out So the OLCC Walks Into a Bar BY M A R T Y DA VIS 3 » LIFE & CULTURE 14 HOWLIN’ GOOD HOTELS Dog-friendly hotels for a Portland staycation 16 SOUTHWEST SOJOURN Exploring Albuquerque, Santa Fc and Taos 20 WHAT’S WINE IS YOURS Sherwood winegrowers practice “alchemy” 21 OUT & ABOUT 26 A FLIGHT TO REMEMBER Portland Gay Men’s Chorus joins effort to commemorate 10th anniversary of 9/11 32 DEL ON WHEELS And “off Paxil,” writer-comic Shores brings sordid fun to Red Cap » COLUMNISTS 18 THE SASSY GARDENER 25 LADY ABOUT TOWN 28 PETLANDIA 33 PANDA SAY WHAT?! 35 REMEMBER TO BREATHE o ffic e w ork c o m b in e d w ith p a rt- tim e a d sales (co m m issio n ) a n d /o r p a rt-tim e te le m a rk e tin g w ork to assist th e sales staff. • 20 hours per week/specific days required based on Just Out deadlines • Invoicing/light bookkeeping (QuickBooks) • Custom er service/phones • A myriad o f standard office tasks • Specific Just Out tasks involving ad prep/management/ customer service • Job requirements: good phone skills, strong work ethic, desire to succeed, Mac experience helpful Full or p a rt-tim e a d v e rtis in g .s a le s person n e e d e d to jo in e xistin g s ta ff The jo b d e s c rib e d a b o v e ■ c a n b e c o m e fu ll-tim e fo r a c a n d id a te in te re s te d in p a rt-tim e For further information on these opportunities, co n ta ct Marty Davis at morty@justout.com Please provide d etailed information on the skills, experience and abilities you d bring to Just Out 3 Experience preferred but we will train someone with a customer service background and the right level o f tenacity. After a paid training period, this becomes a commission sales job. This position requires a vehicle.
