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HEADER OREGON TOWNS Oregon's LGBT community is, of course, largest in the Portland Metro area. But our community members quite literally live in every corner of this big state. Several smaller cities and town have annual Pride celebrations and other opportunities for commu- nity members to meet. ASHLAND Home of The Oregon Shake- speare Festival, this is one of the gay-friendliest spots in the state. Out-of-town actors in residence, coupled with new comers, make this tiny town a wonderful stop. Pride is in early October. Sopride.org ASTORIA This picturesque and kicked-back town at the mouth of the Colum- bia River has a regular Q-Night at a local bistro. astoriacoffeehouse.com BEND The Aspen of Oregon. This is the hub of the Central Oregon LGBT community. The community is an interesting mix of cowboys and ranch hands, more well-to-do LGBTers on the pristine golf courses that surround Bend, athletes, and outdoorsy types. Pride is in June. humandignitycoalition.org CORVALLIS The more conservative Corvallis, home to Oregon State Unversity, is coming along with a growing com- munity and LGBT resources. They celebrate Pride in late June. PrideCorvallis.com EUGENE Famous for hippies, the University of Oregon, and athletes, Eugene is a liberal hub, friendly to LGBT folks. Pride celebrations are in early August. EugenePride.org HOOD RIVER Known for windsurfing, scenic beauty, and trust funders, Hood River has a small LGBT communi- ty. Downtown has shopping, small restaurants and coffee shops. The vibe says it's okay to be gay here. KLAMATH FALLS This conservative rural town is get- ting organized to make life for the LGBT folks safer and more welcome. klambda.org LINCOLN CITY "California and Seattle aren’t the only places where you can com- fortably enjoy the Pacific Ocean," the tourist website says. This beach town is focused on the LGBT mar- ket. Pride is in September. oregoncoast.org/lgbt PENDLETON Though this is the old West and cowboy country, Pendleton has an active group of citizens support- ing human rights activism and an active PFLAG chapter. PFLAG-pendleton.org SALEM The Capitol City, one hour south of The Rose City, has quite a large gay population. Their pride celebration in early August is a highlight of the year. CapitolPride.org DRAG Some say Portland has among the best drag queens in the biz. The epicenter of that scene has to be Darcelle XV, the old- est drag caberet in the country. The Em- bers also has regular shows. And the city is packed with pag- eants of all sorts. darcellexv.com embersportland.com SCANDALS 1125 SW Stark St scandalspdx.com PDx DRINKS Comfortable yet filled with energy. During SOUTHWEST the warmer months get a sidewalk table. Check out these Portland spots. Most are LGBT establishments, where you can feel comfortable and at home. SILVERADO 318 SW Third Ave silveradopdx.com Lounge, nightclub, VIP area, and outdoor terrace. Add strippers. BOxxES 1025 SW Stark St boxxes.com NORTHWEST This landmark bar is going to change BIG TIME, we hear. Expect greater things at this site in the months to come. In the meantime enjoy this lounge, regular special events and a convivial atmosphere. CASEY'S 610 NW Couch St caseyspdx.net Casey's is an all inclusive lounge that wel- comes anyone. It's a place for people from ESCAPE 333 SW Park Ave At the corner of SW Stark/Park An all ages LGBTQ nightclub. FEZ BALLROOM 316 SW 11th Ave fezballroom.com diverse demographics. CC SLAUGHTERS 219 NW Davis St 503-248-9135 ccslaughterspdx.com Gay nightclub and martini lounge. Special events. 2,000 watt sound system and killer One of the premier showcase venues for live lighting and laser show. music and djs in the city. GO Pages featured photography by: Dave Jackson Photography MolallaCowboy.zenfolio.com Please submit your photos for consideration at editor@JustOut.com
