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HEADER CURTAIN CALL Live theatre and dance companies Defunkt Theater popular with local LGBT audiences. An ensemble theatre company dedicated to creating innova- Triangle Productions tive productions that challenge In its 23rd year, they are one of the conventional ideals at a reasonable city's oldest live theater companies price. defunktheatre.com and an LGBT favorite. tripro.org OregonBallet Theatre Miracle (Milagro) Theatre A blend of the classics and con- Productions in English, Spanish, temporary perfomances. obt.org and sometimes bi-lingual. Some LGBT subject matter. milagro.org White Bird Dance Fostering the growth of dance in Artists Repertory Theatre Portland. whitebird.org Bringing Portland the newest Portland Center for the and most exhilarating plays being Performing Arts written today and simultaneously Twenty-one resident companies showcase the talents of local call the PCPA home. From lectures theatre artists. artistsrep.org to opera, symphony to the ballet. Portland Center Stage It's all here. pcpa.com The largest producing theater in Portland. pcs.org PEOPLE WATCH There is an endless list of things to do in Portland and throughout the state. But if you aren't that ambitious, consider the numerous LGBT people-watching spots in The Rose City and the quick day trips you can savor, tourist or local. Check out PORTLAND SATUR- DAY MARKET (SW Naito Pkwy). Even if you aren't into crafts and vendor food, the Portland vibe down by the river is a memorable one. Soak up some sun or jump in the mud puddles. portlandsaturdaymarket.com The PORTLAND FARMER'S MARKET at PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY (Saturday morn- ings, March thru December, on the South Park Blocks on campus) is hard to beat for relaxing, nibbling, and slow strolling. portlandfarmersmarket.org Just steps away from the university is the PORTLAND ART MUSEUM (1219 SW Park). Fea- turing the best of fine art shows, multi-media presentations, and film, this museum is one of Port- 42 land's gems. Not surprisingly, our community is a big supporter and keeps at least one eye on the goings-on there. pam.org After shopping and eating your way through downtown, grab a coffee at PIONEER COURT- HOUSE SQUARE (Broadway between Morrison and Yamhill), Portland's "living room". Some days are better than others, but this block tends to have special events and a wide array of people to watch. thesquarepdx.org Oh! What could be more Portland than a feminist community center? IN OTHER WORDS (14 NE Kill- ingsworth St). A bookstore is the centerpiece of this local treasure. inotherwords.org If you have a little more time... Jump in the car and head out of Portland on I-84 (due East) to the COLUMBIA GORGE. Stop by the clothing-optional beach about 20 minutes out (see Beaches on pg. 41) or any of the beautiful water- falls. Lots of people. crgva.org THE OREGON ZOO AND WASHINGTON PARK (4001 SW Canyon Rd) are full of LGBT types enjoying nature, caged animals, and snowcones. Once a cruisy area, we don't recommend it any longer. It's still fun though. oregonzoo.org Or head West to the OREGON COAST. In about 70 minutes — one of the most beautiful coast- lines in the world. Lincoln City, Cannon Beach, Seaside, and As- toria are all gay-friendly and have accommodations that welcome our community. (See purpleroofs.com) visittheoregoncoast.com A short drive from downtown is the PITTOCK MANSION (3229 NW Pittock Dr) Besides seeing an amazing 22-room mansion over looking the city, you're bound to see tourists that also have discern- ing taste in architecture and who are people watching as well. pittockmansion.org On the way back to Portland, visit the WINERIES OF YAMHILL & WASHINGTON COUNTY. Now, this detour may just make a visitor want to move here. Or if you are a local, at the very least you'll fall back in love with Gay Oregon all over again. willamettewines.com GO PAGES Presented by Q Center Please send your corrections, suggestions and comments about the GO PAGES to: editor@justout.com JustOut.com The Portland Gay Men's Chorus aspires to expand, redefine, and perfect the choral art through eclectic performances that honor and uplift the gay com- munity and affirm the worth of all people. pdxgmc.org The Portland Lesbian Choir is a non-audition community chorus welcoming all women who love to sing and laugh. plchoir.org Rose City Gay Freedom Band Three larger groups (a symphon- ic wind ensemble, a 16-piece swing band and a marching band) and several smaller ensembles. rcgfb.org October 2012
