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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-
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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
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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