Notebook
(TECH)
Gay PDX App
PORTLAND HAS JUST RECEIVED A GAY TRAVEL APP FOR IOS
DEVICES (IPHONE/IPAD). THE 99 CENT MOBILE GAY GUIDE
FROM DAMRON, A 40-YEAR-OLD GAY TRAVEL GUIDE, BILLS
ITSELF AS THE PERFECT COMPANION FOR THE GAY AND
LESBIAN TRAVELER. "USE IT TO FIND THE MOST EXCITING
NIGHTCLUBS, THE BEST RESTAURANTS, AND LISTS OF HO-
TELS, GUESTHOUSES AND OTHER BUSINESSES THAT CATER
TO GAY TRAVELERS."
APPSHOPPER.COM/LIFESTYLE/GAY-PORTLAND
(FILM)
(STAYCATION)
Guesthouse
The Portland International Guesthouse was recently fea-
tured in Gayapolis. Part of the international listing of gay-
friendly accommodations, Purple Roofs, the Guesthouse
offers European-style accommodations for the budget-
minded, independent traveler. The 5-unit house is located
in the heart of Portland’s charming Northwest district.
Travelers can easily walk to a variety of shops, restaurants,
cafes and bars, enjoy the serenity of the Japanese Garden
and beautiful Washington Park, or hike over 40 miles of
trails in Portland’s Forest Park, the largest urban park in
the US. purpleroofs.com/portlandintl-or.html
Photo by John Clark
The Falls
Local filmmaker Jon Garcia’s new release, The Falls, is currently mak-
ing the festival circuit, including our own Portland Lesbian and Gay
Film Festival last month, and was recently picked up for distribution
by Breaking Glass pictures. Falls follows two male Mormon mission-
aries that fall in love on their mission and have to hide their affection
from their church and family. The film, made on an incredibly tight
$7,000 budget is getting great reviews. Look for it in theaters soon.
thefallsmovie.net
(FTM)
Binder Boys
Vancouver man Beck Rosato Lewis has started an organization to help supply
pre-op trans men with binders and prize goodies through donations of both
new and gently used products. He has also formed a relationship with FTM
Underworks, a company that exclusively sells binders, who will often con-
tribute to guys in need. Like many transitioning young men, Lewis has been
documenting his journey on YouTube both for himself and to help others.
Check out the Binder Boys Facebook page for updates, contests, or to donate
to the cause. facebook.com/binderboys.
(MUSIC)
Corin Tucker Band
Seminal riot grrl Corin Tucker, of Sleater-Kinney and Heavens to Bet-
sy fame, has just released a new album with her Portland based in-
die group The Corin Tucker Band. Backed up by Seth Lorinczi, Sara
Lund and Mike Clark, the group’s sophomore release is called Kill
My Blues. A much more upbeat release than 2010’s 10,000 Years
mom-rock, their new collaborative process has also made for a
soothingly Pacific Northwest sound reminiscent of a 90s rock’n’roll
heyday. It’s most apparent on their first single, “Neskowin,” which
recounts the adventures of a couple of teenage girls in the 80s. The
video features Tucker in various roles, most notably as Poly Styrene
of the punk band X-Ray Spex, as well as one of the girls discovering
her interest in the ladies. corintuckerband.com