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PAGE 10 TWT APRIL 8 - 14, 1983 TWT APRIL 8 - 14, 1983 In the mayoral race, Ron Mullen took Place 2. Fielding, who is vice-chair of ANNOUNCING 47V2 % and Lowell Lebermann tallied the Oak Lawn Counseling Center, nar- 40.8%. Thus, both will face off in an rowly out-polled incumbent Medrano April 30 runoff, since neither won a ma- 38% to 36%, forcing a hard fight to the 5O¢DRAFT jority (50.1%). Nosziger, a former flower runoff. salesperson, foiled the two leading con- "I faced a runoff three years ago," tenders by taking an 11V2 % chunk of Medrano said, "and I'm not worried." An BEER the vote total. elated Fielding stated that he wasn't In the City Council races, ALGPC had surprised about his new found support, WITH OUR 2 FOR 1 WELL DRINKS impressive victories to celebrate. For citing that many citizens were unhap- Place 2, ALGPC's Roger Duncan won py with how Medrano had been running i • AT HAPPY HOUR 51.2%; for Place 3, ALGPC's Sally Ship- his Oak Lawn/North Dallas district. man beat DeLeon 58.6% to 36.1%; for Since voter turnout is usually lighter WITH BARTENDER Place 5, ALGPC's John Trevino land- in a runoff, Medrano may do better than slided to victory with 82.2%; and in Fielding, since minorities generally vote NICK RAKA Place 6, ALGPC's Charles Urdy squeak- heavier in a runoff than middle class ed by Terry Davis 50.5% to 49.6%, Scott whites. Medrano's support would come Taylor of TWT NEWS reported. from hispanics and gays-two viable ALGPC's only two defeats came in minorities, TWT NEWS analyzed. Yet Place 1, where gay-endorsed Larry Fielding could pull off a second sur- Deuser lost to Mark Rose 46.6% to prise with a runoff victory. 50.3%, and in' Place 4, where gay- Fielding ran best in North Dallas; endorsed Leda Roselle failed to make Medrano did best in hispanic neighbor- the runoff. hoods. Both split the Oak Lawn gay In the hotly contested Place 4 runoff vote, DGPC assessed. Both candidates race, Mark Spaeth (23.9%) and George continue actively to seek the gay bloc Humphrey (30.8%) made the April 30 vote. runoff. Most likely, Spaeth will capture In other City Council races, DGPC- much of the the gay vote, TWT NEWS encorsed candidates included Hart's opined. 57% win for Place 1; Holcomb's win over Aymond 39% to 26% for a Place 5 runoff; Elsie Heggins' 87% landslide DALLAS GAY VOTE win for Place 6; and Blair's 81% plural- NOT ONE LOSS ity for Place 8. DALLAS - In the April 2 city elec- For the two at-large council seats, tion, no losses were chalked by this ci- DGPC's Strauss won easily with 70% ty's gay bloc vote. Every candidate en- of the vote for Place 10, and DGPC's 1,000 IN PRIZE MONEY dorsed by the Dallas Gay Political Cau- Marvin Robinson squeezed into a run- cus (DGPC) either won or is in the April off against Marvin Rucker. DALLAS/HOUSTON DANCE CHALLENGE 16 runoff. Even though DGPC did not endorse HGPC HOLDS THURSDAY, FIVE HOUSTON COUNTRY & WESTERN any candidate in the mayoral race, INTERFACE APRIL 14th COUPLES WILL BE SELECTED president of DGPC, Mike Stewart, was FOR THE DANCE OFF. also pleased with Strake Taylor's vic- HOUSTON - On March 30, Larry $25 ENTRY FEE PER COUPLE. tory over Wise. Taylor had told Stewart Bagneris and Marion Coleman, presi- AT MISS CHARLOTTE'S that he wanted to work with the gay dent and vice-president, respectively, of community, it was revealed to TWT this city's Gay Political Caucus (GPC), FIRST ROUND OF THE SUNDAY, NEWS. The DGPC assessment is that held the first Interface meeting, a relax- APRIL 24th DANCE OFF AT ROUND-UP "we're better off with Taylor," Richard ed discussion of the gay movement, DALLAS Rogers of TWT NEWS learned. and of GPC's contribution to it, with The surprise on election night was cooperation and responsibility. More 3912-14 CEDAR SPRINGS • DALLAS. 522-9611 the close race between Paul Fielding specifically, the meeting, and others and Ricardo Medrano for City Council, like it in the future, to be held on the PAGE 12 TWT APRIL 8 - 14. 1983 TWT APRIL 8 - 14. 1983 PAGE 13 fifth Wednesday of that particular Interested persons and BWMT Ramada Inn on Colfax, Denver's main month, has as its purpose to clarify and groups in the Southwest are urged to avenue. A Texas welcome party has chart a course and to help focus and contact BWMT-Houston as soon as been scheduled at BJ's Carousel. For define the GPC role in the gay com- possible, so that arrangements can be additional contest and travel informa- munity in the future. finalized. Write to: BWMT-Network, tion, contact (713) 528-9427. After a few ground rules were ex- 3317 Montrose #1142, Houston, Texas plained and prefacing remarks made, 77006. Bagneris described GPC's role in the DALLAS ANNUAL gay community since its inception, to TEXANS TO GAY SPRING CONCERT help formulate an awareness of what DALLAS - The Oak Lawn Sym- GPC's goals were and how they have DENVER RODEO phonic Band has set this Saturday, April Changed. HOUSTON - Eleven Texas bars 9 at 8:00pm as the date for its third an- The meeting will also serve as a have decided to attend the first annual nual Spring Concert. The concert is to forum for input from the membership Rocky Mountain Regional Rodeo in be held at MCCD, 2701 Reagan. about its direction and structure. With Denver the weekend of June 3-5, it was The band will present its most ambi- this in mind, the president explained announced to TWT NEWS on March 30 at tious concert ever, presenting works by proposed changes in the structure of a special organizational meeting held at Vincent Persichetti, Henry Fillmore, J.S. GPC to reduce the number of commit- the Barn, a local club spearheading the Bach and other prominent composers. tees from 28 to four umbrella commit- mile-high venture. "It's going to be an exciting program," tees with various sub-committees, Participants to date include Back band president Judith Atwood told TWT David Fields of TWT NEWS reported. Street Basics of Austin, Snuffy's Saloon NEWS. "Our director, Steve Boykin, has The need for an effective and capa- and Faces of San Antonio, plus the selected music with the broadest possi- ble GPC in Houston and in the gay Barn, Brazos River Bottom, Briar Patch, ble appeal, from classical to fun to movement at large is apparent as the Drum, Kindred Spirits, Mary's, Ripcord marches." world recognizes its efforts, TWT NEWS and Velvet Hammer of Houston. "Funds raised by ticket and advertis- adds. Bagneris closed the meeting with Each club will hold their own contest ing sales go to music purchases, uni- this statement: "I hope we have come before May 15to select their entrant for forms and travel expenses," com- closer to understanding the human fac- grand marshal. Points which help mented Michael Pugh, the group's trea- tor in our movement. I believe through decide each club's winner will be par- surer. "With plans already to attend the understanding we will come to trust ... tially determined by the amount of first annual Lesbian and Gay National one another so we can complete the money raised. Each club will be allow- Band Conference in Los Angeles in task before us." ed to choose their favorite gay charity. 1984, the band is asking all community There will be no statewide contest as members to support their band in this BWMT HOSTS in previous preliminaries for the Reno and other activities. It's imperative that TEXAS CONVENTION Gay Rodeo, where categories of Mr., Dallas be represented at this con- Miss and Ms. were selected. ference," Pugh noted. HOUSTON - The members of Barn management stressed that they Houston's chapter of Black and White .still encouraged individual participation HOUSTON PROGRESS Men Together (BWMT) are organizing in the Reno event, but were not organ- the first regional conference in the izing a statewide fundraising effort for ON AIDS AND KS Southwest for BWMT. The international Muscular Dystrophy on as massive a HOUSTON - The subject was AIDS association now has over 25 active scale as in previous years. "This year, and Kaposi's Sarcoma (KS). The place chapters throughout the world, Brian we're going to Denver, and all the was Bering Memorial Church. The time Thomas, press secretary, informed TWT monies will go towards gay charities," was 12:30pm, March 30. The speakers NEWS. it was stated. were Dr. Didier F. Piot and Michael BWMT-Houston hopes to unite chap- For those wishing to travel to Denver, McAdory, founder and president, re- ters in the Southwestern section of the Travel Advisers, Inc. of Denver has been spectively, of the Kaposi's Sarcoma U.S. by presenting the conference in deSignated as the clubs' official agent. Committee (KSC). the early summer, in hopes of getting Roundtrip airfare is $130 from Dallas, "This is not just a gay disease," to know one another. The regional con- $110 from San Antonio and $156 from McAdory stressed. "It's a national ference will build to the third annual Houston, providing booking is made health crisis. The term 'gay cancer' is convention in August, to be held in Col- this month. outdated." umbus, Ohio. LOdging has been arranged at the Because it is no longer just affecting
TWT APRIL 8 - 14. 1983 TWT APRIL 8 - 14, 1983 PAGE 15 gays, we can expect more money to be allocated for research. Initially, $2 COLOR HANGING million was raised at the insistence of SPM SATURDAY the National Gay Task Force, GPC pres- APRIL S AT ident Larry Bagneris pointed out. "An SOuTH additional $5 million is now being sought," McAdory added. With more money comes hope of finding a cure. J EI~I" r 1\1 (j S· BACKSTREET There is other hope too, as gays mount a logical plan of action. The (:~~OSS~~OAI)S Montrose Counseling Center's AIDS BASICS FORT WORTH HAS IT 611 E.7th • AUSTIN • 477-3391 group "has been growing by leaps and bounds." Many victims have lost their jobs, lovers, friends or have been ask- ed to move out of the family home. SUNDAY One of the goals of KSC is to form COME ALONG INN support groups and buddy systems FREE BEER BUST WITH through volunteers who can help these 2541:DRAFT BEER patients and their friends. WEDNESDAYS & SUNDAYSi Progress has been made on a politi- $MEAT cal level also, as GPC and KSC have met to map out a local health plan. Houston mayor Kathy Whitmire is S. JENNINGS (iv PENNSYLVANIA AND BUN$ FT. WORTH ON THE PATIO aware of the situation. Governor Mark 332-0720 White is also aware of AIDS. "He is 6PM TILL? awaiting the resultsot the local health plan before acting on a statewide game 651 CLUB plan," Baqnerls explained. Local doctors are also making pro- SUNDAY - STEAK·OUT WEDNESDAY gress with AIDS. Drs. James Fenimau 5 PM and Piot both told TWT NEWS that they ON OUR NEW are each seeing two to three new AIDS COVERED PATIO WELL patients a week. Early testing is being WITH encouraged. FREE BEER Those who believe they have AI DS 50C DRINKS can call the Houston Gay Switchboard for a referral list of people or institu- 651 S. JENNINGS tions that can help. "It can also refer FT. WORTH 332-0745 doctors who are familiar with AIDS," ALL NIGHT LONG McAdory added. Although the CDC has reported 1,240 LUMBER COMPANY cases to date, and Texas has reported THURSDAY nearly 50 cases, new breakthroughs are MALE REVUE EVERY being made to cope with the disease. WEDNESDAY & FRIDAyj But research is dependent on money. A series of local fund raisers has been BUST Scheduled, including a Tower Theatre HAPPY HOUR show with the Stewart Dancers April 16. 3 FOR 1 LIQUOR Anyone wishing to have an AIDS bene- DAILY $4 fit has been asked by KSC to fill out an ALL THE WELL DRINKS YOU CAN DRINK appropriate application naming their function as an official fund raiser ap- 700 S. JENNINGS 332-0192 ALL NIGHT LONG proved by KSC. ,\11.1
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(quite far from our area) called to take our Dallas Robbery statement-over the phone, since it was Dear TWT: too far to drive to the crime scene. Being Something happened to me which is so surprised, at best, that he could not even devastating that I just have to write it bother to survey the crime scene in down to get it off my mind so that I might person, take our statement in person, nor be able to sleep better at nighC have any idea of our roughly $100,000 loss, At 2:15pm on Thursday, March 24, 1983, the first two sentences out of his mouth the dearest, most important person in my were: (1) Do you have insurance; and (2) life was returning to our home in Dallas Would you be willing to take a lie detector from running errands. He pulled into our test? How very simple for this public garage, turned off two very sophisticated servant to make his job easier by simply alarm systems and then saw, out of making the victim the criminal. How simple nowhere, an armed, ski-masked robber when he could not get off his big fat ass who pushed him into our house, to even make the tiniest effort at an demanded his billfold and watch, put him investigation to immediately assume, after into a hall closet measuring 1% feet by knowing none of the facts, that we 3'12 feet and nailed it shut. For the next fabricated the entire crime. Again, this all forty-five minutes, my wonderful person happened the same day in Oallas- had to listen to common criminals running Thursday, March 24, 1983. wild, ravaging our home: crashing, banging On Saturday night, March 26, 1983, and destroying what we had spent years around 8:00pm, after two very sleepless building together-thinking any second nights at the crime scene, hearing and they would discover our big secret and jumping at every little creak and groan of return to the hollow plywood closet door the house, the same police investigator prison and fill it with bullets screaming: called and said, "Well, are you ready to FAGGOT, FAGGOT, FAGGOT. This, thank come downtown and take this lie detector God, did not happen. My wonderful person test?" My lover said, "What do you mean was spared. After 45 minutes, everything - Thursday, you just asked if I would be grew quiet at our once beautiful home. My willing to take a lie detector test-tonight lover broke open the door, signaled our you are telling me I have to take one?" private security firm, looked for one phone "Yes, that's right," the investigator said, out of eleven that had not been cut (it was "and if you don't, I will close this case and hidden behind a chair), called the police just say it never happened!" My lover said, and me and surveyed 45 minutes worth of "How can you possibly accuse me of devastation thinking the worst was over. fabricating this entire crime without even Within five minutes two patrol cars and seeing the crime scene, questioning any of Oursecurity firm appeared, all very nice the neighbors, knowing how it happened, and concerned about my lover's well or what type of loss we are even talking being. Within the next twenty minutes a about?" The very next sentence out of this police evidence officer and I separately "investigator's" mouth was, "Are you a arrived on the scene. I hugged and kissed homosexual?" BINGO-at last-it all my wonderful lover, in private of course, clicked-it all made sense. If there is even and looked only on the brighter side by the slightest hint that one is a saying material things can always be homosexual, then they are immediately replaced but lives cannot. We are so lucky. untrustworthy, incapable of telling the We still have each other. truth, lower than the most despicable At 11:OOpmthat night, a totally different animal, rapist, murderer or convicted felon Dallas Police investigator from downtown in our society. The slightest hint of
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homosexuality and we don't even get the happened and that this little inSignificant courtesy of telling our side of the story. gay person probably had a "trick" Over SUNDAYS WEDNESDAYS After thirty years of life-paying taxes; who robbed him (making it less of a crime, contributing to charitable endeavors; being of course). What does a straight person do FREE BUFFET 40~ DRAFT the best, warmest, caring people we can; if they were to bring someone home for an 5PM TILL ALL DAY-ALL NIGHT being very successful in business and evening and then get robbed or worse? Did personal relationships; and over achieving they then bring this on themselves? Is this in every other area that society measures crime any less because the trusted success-all of a sudden, none of that someone turned out to be a robber? This THURSDAYS counts anymore. What we do in the did not happen to us. We were forcibly BPM FREE SPAGHETTI NIGHT privacy of our bedroom makes us much robbed at gun point by a complete and less than human in this sick public total stranger. servant's mind. How, in 1983, in a large Bottom line-Money is power and power metropolitan area, with all the "gains" our is money. Money to hire expensive gay activist brothers have supposedly attorneys to fight bigoted, ignorant, achieved, can we still face such ignorant, morons, who because of their position can 4-7PM HAPPY HOUR WEEKDAYS bigoted, moronic prejudice? inflict such pain on good, honest, caring, After this shock, my lover called our loving, educated, intelligent, successful corporate attorney, who in turn called this and happy people. "investigator" telling him that this was not Name withheld by request where you get your final an ordinary apartment cat burglary, but an Dallas, Texas LAST CALL DRINK free armed hold-up and personal robbery at a private residence with a substantial loss. "Maria" Unrealistic [tjjj~ The "investigator" then told our attorney Dear TWT: (fortunately a good straight friend that we I have recently read your article "Maria 1419 RICHMOND know well) did he know that he was In Wonderland" [TWT, Vol. 8, No. 52]. Give dealing with homosexuals? Our attorney's me a break! This child knows nothing HOUSTON 528-8903 answer, of course, was, "The sexual about the bar scene, gays, or anything else preference of these people doesn't enter related to the subject of homosexuality. into this at all." The "investigator" was Her answers were sugar-coated and then immediately "too busy to talk any ridiculous. If you were going to do an longer" and hung up. Our attorney called article on straight women in gay bars, why ~ , us back, promised to call the ask someone who has only been going to ..BAR~ ,. ~ "investigator's" superior on Monday, and them a little over one year? ... ~.... •..• 2nC have the case transferred to anyone else. It is my opinion that if you want a ~ ~,. V DRINKS This all happened Saturday evening, March realistic point of view, you should interview ~ sr COVER THE GOLDEN WEDNESDAY ~ 26,1983. someone a little more mature and who has Sunday, March 27, 1983-after a third seen more of the real gay situation .... ~ TILL 10PM TRIANGLE ~ sleepless night, I had to spill my guts with I am not recommending myself for the ~ FRIDAYS & ,. ~ this letter. It usually makes me feel better job, but I do qualify and would be glad to ~ SATURDAYS HAPPY ~ to write it all down-but surprisingly do it. enough when I tried to read this letter to Has this woman-child ever been down to ~ .,. HOUR ~ my lover, the strain finally got to me and the police station to bailout her gay ~ 8-10PM ~ after the first two paragraphs, I broke friends, spent any time at the VO clinic ~ 2FORI ~ down and cried so hard that I could not with them, or even helped them through even finish reading it to him. Remember, lover-breakups or had any of them commit ~ ~ FRIDAYS BAR DRINKS ~ we are both very masculine, adult men in suicide? I doubt it. ~ WET JOCK MON ~ our mid-thirties with resources to get Do me and all of your straight ~ SHORTS TUES ~ expensive attorneys to protect us. How female-"fag hag" readers a favor and print ~ CONTEST THURS ~ awful that we must pay our attorney to get something realistic about us. ~ $50 CASH PRIZE FRI ~ a paid public servant (paid by our tax Jeanee C. Chase money) to do his job. Sort of seems like Houston, Texas '\\11-' ~ ..• ~ double payment for the same service ~ ~ ~ ~ rendered. What does your average gay HAVE YOU EVER person, living in a small apartment in ~ Dallas, do in the same situation after CONSIDERED ~..: ~.""" • (713) 832-4206 ~ losing all of his personal worldly ~ ..•• 304 ORLEANS AT LIBERTY. ~ possessions-simply give in to this bigot SUICIDE? SEE THE FOLLOWING PAGE ~ 't 4IIl.. BEAUMONT,.~ police bully and let them say it never
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Lesbians, Gay Men and Suicide, by Eric E. The book in general is devoted to Rofes; 162 pp.; appendixes, notes, index; problems in researching and identify- Grey Fox Press, c/o Subco, P.O. Box 10233, ing gayness in persons very closeted Eugene, Oregon 97440; softcover,$7.95. or persons who cover up the fact of their own suicide to make it appear an Reviewed by David Fields accident. But Rofes is able to cite cer- tain studies that made rudimentary No subject is more difficult for some, forays into the subject, most notably even many, to think about than suicide, the Bell and Weinberg study, to give especially in the gay community. Our some idea of its prevalence. fear and ignorance, and society's op- The first chapter is devoted to clari- pressions and taboos, all combine to fying the distinction between society'S maintain this state. To prevent suicide, statement that homosexuals are in- to reduce the number of casualties, re- herently suicidal and the reality that quires understanding, accurate infor- society's attitudes oppress and cause mation and long-range planning and many to self-destruct. Throughout the societal change. These are some of the book, Rofes uses memoirs, journals messages Eric E. Rofes shares in "I and anecdotes from friends close to Thought People Like That Killed Them- the person to illustrate the dynamics of selves"-Lesbians, Gay Men and Sui- fear, self-loathing, lack of positive role -====AN~ES ~cide. models and ultimate self-destruction in J 2117 NW 39 OKLA CITY I It is difficult to make studies of gays many of those who try to commit sui- and suicide because of the inherent cide.
PAGE 24 TWT APRIL 8 • 14. 1983 TWT APRIL 8 • 14. 1983 PAGE 25 c------'----~------~-, analyzing the various factors in suicide, fight against this, gay youths have few exploring as well each specific group effective spokespersons or defenses to in the gay world that experiences such maintain their free access to informa- personal bankruptcy. Groups such as tion. lesbians and gay youth, those who are Even more tragic than the real substance abusers and gay activists persecution and attacks many ex- HAPPY are mentioned. This last group requires perience are the imagined hatreds and some explanation, for most people con- internal fears that have no correlation sider "coming out" the ultimate free- to the person's own situation that lead dom and panacea for a past life of them to self-destruction. This is misery and self-denial. Oppression possibly the most easy, and yet at the HOUR from society often makes a profound same time most difficult thing to pre- mark on our self-image, which may re- vent. Easy because with the proper in- RESTAURANT-CABARET quire more delicate awareness and formation people can have new aware- I 7AM·8PM restructuring of our thoughts about ness and a new self-image. Difficult be- ourselves. cause of the problem of identifying the FOR A FABULOUS EVENINGI The theme of self-oppression person who needs help and getting the WEEKDAYS threads itself throughout each topic. information to him/her in time. The ignorance in which self-oppression Eric Rofes' book, Lesbians, Gay Men COCKTAILS IN THE GARDEN grows changes to the fear that finally and Suicide, is a good introduction and GAZEBO PIANO BAR WITH kills. Society's condemnation and in- instruction manual on identifying the HAPPY HOUR MON·FRI 4:30·7PM AND COMPLIMENTARY SATURDAYS tolerance just as surely kill as the way factors in gay suicides; it suggests fur- in which the person chooses to kill ther studies be done, but suggests also HOT HOR D'OEUVRES FREE BREAKFAST oneself. The importance and criticality that research be initiated in the areas GOURMET DINNER AND SHOW 9AM·NOON of positive role models become evident of black suicides and suicides stem- TUESDAY-SATURDAY in spreading a new awareness. ming from the loss of a lover. Rofes has DINNER @ 8:00PM As Rofes states, many things have written for various gay and progressive CABARET REVUE @ 9:30PM TALENT NIGHT changed in the last three years. There papers, and has been the editor for The 10PM, WED are more role models; there is more free Kids Book of Divorce, once reviewed exchange and dissemination of infor- here. He has included excellent notes mation; but the Religious Right and the on the material, an index and appen- RESERVATIONS: 824·1263 HAPPY HOUR OPENING-8PM MON·FRI book-burners are renewing their efforts dices on Sappho's "suicide" and ten 2424 SWISS AVE. to "sanitize" libraries and isolate peo- common misconceptions of suicide AT CENTRAL EXPY. DALLAS, TEXAS UNIi_ •• t1n. ple from vital information on them- and more. His book is vital to the men- selves. And though adults are free to tal health of the gay community. '\117 534 WESTHEIMER !_HOUSTON ·526·7519
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TWT APAIL 8 • 14, 1983 TWT APAIL 8 • 14, 1983 PAGE 27 PAGE 26 \1DQ _ MOVIES the Pythons, we have a series of tossed around from writer to writer (six sketches or vignettes loosely tied to- in all) with little sureness of touch, gether by The Premise: in this case, the Moreover, there is a perceptible dis- false standards of our institutions. parity between the surrealistlabsurdist The picture is full of ideas, some fun- script, filled with enormous conceits, ny, some almost funny, and some not and the cold, gleaming realism of sets funny at all. There are some nice bits: and photography. Watching the picture Michael Palin as a priest singing "Oh is like seeing Beckett or Cocteau Lord Please Don't Burn Us"; John through the eyes of someone like Ross 'Cleese as a sex instructor to a group Hunter. of schoolboys who are confused by his Finally, the cruelty that so often ap- gynecological tract; and a superb pears in Python's humor damages the restaurant sequence, again with Palin central portion of the movie which does and Cleese, where obscene and surreal not deal with a stage of life, as the other elements are juggled so expertly that sections have, but rather with "live you gasp even as you turn your head, organ transplants." A graphic realiza- But the film has no sustaining feeling tion of a man cut open alive so that his or emotional effect: It has, in other liver might be removed has no place words, no discernible style, whatsoever in a supposedly "high-spir- In Monty Python and the Holy Grail, ited," "witty" comedy about sex, we had a central character-a king religion and family. The scene's deliber- played by Graham Chapman, whose ad- ate, relentless accuracy and pacing ventures provide the framing action for throws a viewer right out of the theater, most of the picture. Even though the and the film turns into something ugly, ending seemed like a cheat, the film The Pythons remain a talented group held together. In The Meaning of Life, of individuals who demonstrate too however, there is only a central idea- often a need of rigorous self-criticism. the "meaning" of existence-which is
SCOTCH, OIL 'N' WATER loCAL HERO Reviewed by Harry Deutsch Far and away, Local Hero has been my local favorite so far this year at a thea- ter near me. But you should be warn- ed: I do have a flair for slightly weird movies. Hero is an intelligent, witty, superbly acted, beautifully photograph- Reviewed by George Klein ed piece of art, which is also-consider Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is yourself warned again-clearly an inch the kind of movie which producers, or two on the weird side. movie-goers and some critics often The intentionally slow-paced story describe as witty, brilliant and insight- starts out in Boomtown, Texas where The featured cast members of Local Hero are (standing) ful. Yet it's also dull, mean-spirited, and Burt Lancaster reigns as magnate over Burt Lancaster, Fulton MacKay; (kneeling t-r} Peter Capaldi, Peter Riegert, Chris Rozyki; (reclining) Denis Lawson and at times self-indulgent. As usual with Knox Oil, a powerful petro-empire Jennifer Black.
TWT APRIL 8 - 14, 1983 TWT APRIL 8 - 14, 1983 PAGE 29 which intends to drill for massive North Sea reserves of the precious black qold. Mac Macintyre is dispatched to a quaint Scottish village which, com- pared to his vibrant Houstonian home turf, seems farther out than the at- mosphere of E.T.-Country. What Mac and Oldsen, another awkwardly likeable Knox official, encounter in the tiny coastal community is puzzling, to say the least. Responsible for script and direction is none other than Bill Forsyth, who gave us the refreshingly warm and amusing low-budget gem, Gregory's Girl. The many puzzle pieces of Hero are merely illustrating what this pro- '0 Burt Lancaster emphatically makes his point to Peter foundly different world out there on the Riegert in this scene from LocalHero. mountainous Scottish coastland is like. The two oil people make for a hilarious seem to suspect that she is a mermaid. contrast as they roam the deserted Or are the webs between her toes part beaches in their three-piece biz-suits. of her pantyhose? In between, they let the versatile village When Mr. Lancaster, the big boss, ar- spokesperson in on their plan to pay rives, he notices the change Mac has cash for the whole village and replace gone through, and he himself may be it with a not-so-picturesque refinery. subject to an even more dramatic Denis Lawson, who plays the burg- change. Lancaster's bigwheeling pro- hermaster, doubles as the local lawyer, fession is no more fulfilling to him; he triples as innkeeper and cook, quad- is single and sometimes worries if he ruples as bartender and, whenever he is considered a "fluff." As an amateur HOUSTON finds the time, passionately falls for astronomer, his lifetime dream has been to detect a comet or unknown star EVERY MONDAY AT THE EVERY THURSDAY AT THE Stella, his lover. The townspeople RIVER OAKS THEATRE GRANADA THEATRE feature some wonderfully rugged faces, which would bear his name. And the April 11 through April 25 April 21 through May 5 and they, in view of their impending Gaelic coast, incidentally, is known for APRIL 11 APRIL 21 wealth, are overheard discussing, over nightsky phenomena such as the TRACK TWO TRACK TWO Northern Lights. Mr. Lancaster, who is (Premiere) 5:45, 9:30 (Premiere) 9: 15 some well-aged Scotch, the virtues of PORTRAIT OF JASON PORTRAIT OF JASON a Maserati over other luxury vehicles. one year shy of 70, is impeccable in his 7:30 7;15 Among the other delightfully odd char- supporting role. Peter Riegert as Mac, Plus short "Altered Habits" and Peter Capaldi as Oldsen, are con- APRIL 28 acters are: the lone motor biker who all APRIL18 WITCHES & FAGGOTS, DYKES but owns and discreetly terrorizes the vincing as is the whole, diverse cast. WITCHES & FAGGOTS, DYKES & POOFTERS Even if you're a city kid like me, you & POOFTERS 8:45 narrow town roads; the funseeking lass (Premiere) 6:00, 9:00 GREETING FROM whose hairdo is colorful proof that might be tempted to change pace com- GREETINGS FROM WASHINGTON D.C. pletely and consider moving to this WASHINGTON D.C. 9:45 punk has found its way to the isolated 5:30,8:30 GAY USA fishing port; and Ben the beachcomber peculiarly provincial part of Scotland. GAY USA 7: 15 I seriously doubt, though, that this 7:00,10:00 (Fulton MacKay) who lives content and MAY 5 happily on what the steady waves wash quaint home for a few dozen folks has APRIL 25 A WOMAN LIKE EVE ashore. His actual last name is Knox. a gay bar. Hmm ... I'll probably just set- A WOMAN LIKE EVE (Premiere) 7:30, 10:00 tle for seeing Local Hero one mo' time. (Premiere) 5:30,7:45,10:00 THE LOVE THAT DARES Could he be the oil tycoon who quit his THE LOVE THAT DARES NOT SPEAK ITS NAME Texas dynasty a long time ago? So should you: as long as you are ready NOT SPEAK ITS NAME (Premiere) 7:15,9:30 for an immensely funny fairy tale of the 5:00,7:15,9:30 Most mysterious of all is Marina (Jen- ny Seagrove), the divess who comes to eighties. shore every so often and especially Interview with Peter Riegert on page RI\J€R 041<) THE: GRAN~D~ 43. '-\,\II" GREY & SHEPHERD' 524·2175 J5I2.4 GR€ENIIlLE IN€. • 623-Q01() tickles Oldsen's fancy. The villagers
PAGE31 TWT APRIL8 . 14.1983 ~ ~ SHOWBIZ 'H Ii f" by Jack Varsi same fate as Jimmy Hoffa, if Elizabeth I have to tell you that I almost had a economic news: Tom Selleck's big Taylor, Truman Capote, Queen Eliza- seizure when I noticed that two of the screen breakthrough may not be cop- beth, Gloria Vanderbilt and Liberace greatest (and rarest) film soundtracks ping the best notices from critics, but ever decide to go in together on a hit- of all time- To Kill a Mockingbird (1963) exultant fans caused High Road to man). In 1970 I bought The Next to Last and Walk on the Wild Side (1962)-had China to replace Tootsie as box office Joan Rivers Album, which I still con- been reissued in their original covers champ among current films. Tootsie sider to be one of the greatest female by Citadel Records. Both scores are by had reigned supreme since Christmas. comedy albums, ranked up there with the somewhat underrated Elmer Bern- . .. Who needs Wall Street Journal Phyllis Diller Laughs, Are You Ready stein, who also composed the music when you can read SHOWBIZ free in TWT For Phyllis Diller and all the Lily Tomlin for The Man With the Golden Arm, The every week? albums. The Next to Last Joan Rivers Ten Commandments, The Magnificent CINEMATICS INTERNATIONAL- Album may have sounded like a pro- Seven, The Carpetbaggers and Summer French film director Jacques Demy phetic title in 1970, even though Rivers and Smoke. (The Umbrellas of Cherbourg) is work- was already a successful nightclub star LET'S GET FISCAL - Much as I ing on an epic Civil War film called at the time, but What Becomes a Semi- would like to, I wouldn't exactly cite Louisiana, based on three best-selling Legend Most, which has been re- Bette Midler's ongoing wheelchair, uh, (in Europe) novels by Maurice Denu- leased on the rock-oriented I mean, popularity as an accurate ba- ziere. With location shooting in St. Geffen Records, surpasses rometer for indicating the recovery of Francisville, Louisiana, as well as in it easily-maybe we won't the nation's economy. Still, it does Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Paris have to wait so long for the seem encouraging that Miss M's recent (France), the film stars Margot Kidder next Rivers album. Some of standing-room-only stint at NYC's (who is probably grateful to be out of the material is familiar, but Radio City Music Hall grossed an in- the clutches of Superman for awhile) it's given new thrust by a credible $1,327,000during its seven-day and Ian Charleson, who portrayed the liberal sprinkling of profanity run, which must have been some kind Scot runner in Chariots of Fire. The that you'll never hear on of record. Top tickets went for $35. On time of the story is set from 1835 to The Tonight Show. the other hand, queers would stampede 1865, and there will be two versions of out of unemployment lines to see the the film-a feature-length version and SEPARATE TURNTABLES - Leave divine one at any price.... And in other a six-hour version for television .... it to me, your SHOWBIZ iconoclast, to Federico Fellini's latest production, CAN SHE TALK - Did you know bring to you each week the bizarre, the And the Ship Sails, which has been that Elizabeth Taylor wears stretch caf- unknown, the esoteric, and, if all else described as "a tragi-comic opera," is tans? Do you know who fantasizes fails, the very latest from Australia. finally in the can and undergoing post- about having Tom Selleck for a proctol- Thus, it is with great sobriety that I production work. Reportedly, the pro- ogist? Have you heard whose baby report to you that the most gorgeous duction involved the most massive sets Liberace is carrying? Do you know who collection of music I've heard lately is of Fellini's career-it took nine Italian the last man to mount Princess Anne contained in DRG Records' deluxe new sound stages to represent the "Gloria was? Can you name the common package entitled Music From Great N," a pre-WWI luxury liner. Incidental- household appliance that was probably Australian Films, which features selec- ly, Fellini himself appears in the film as used for giving Gloria Vanderbilt an tions from Gallipoli, Picnic At Hanging captain of the ship. For his next project, enema? Do you know why Edgar Ro- Rock, Caddie, Newsfront, My Brilliant the acclaimed Italian director hopes to senberg has tiara marks on his stom- Career and Breaker Morant, among turn his unique talents to the U.S., ful- ach? If you can answer all of these several others. With full, sweeping ar- filling a long-cherished desire to create questions, then you have either been rangements, the Australian Broadcast- a film here. He has been quoted as say- reading National Enquirer or listening ing Commission Philharmonic Orches- ing: "It would be a great challenge but to What Becomes a Semi-Legend Most, tra provides us with a survey of virtual- it would have to be a film drawn from the outrageous new comedy album by ly the entire Australian film renais- my myths and approximate impres- Joan Rivers (who seems destined to the sance .... With equal sobriety ("hic"), sions of America and its people.",-",.f
PAGE 37 PAGE 36 TWT APRIL 8 - 14, 1983 \\OW ~ If\ITERVIEW aJ every three or four days. ZADDRA Do you have to endure criticism be· cause your husband is helping you with your career? Oh God, yes! What I think is that the public tends to generalize when they see an older man and a younger girl together. He produced my first film, Butterfly. So they figured I got married, and my husband decided to make me a star. But they don't realize I began working in show business 20 years ago. I started on Broadway when I was six in a show called Midgie Purvis with Tallulah Bankhead. Burgess Meredith directed the show. I never stopped working after that until I met my hus- band; then I gave up my career. He's the one who urged me back into show by Rob Clark business. It's not uncommon in Photography by Greg Havican Hollywood for a husband and wife to work together. Look at Ann-Margret, Although having been in show business for 20 of her 26 years, PiaZadora just recently earned Marsha Mason and even Sophia Loren. a certain degree of notoriety in 1981 with the release of the film, Butterfly. We spoke with A woman has to be marketed correctly. Pia while she was in Houston performing a show at Numbers. At 5' 2", she is a small bundle I didn't do just any movie; I did a movie of energy. She is definitely in control. She says who goes where and which limousine takes that was designed specifically for my them there. Quite honestly, I expected to encounter a snotty little rich bitch. Was I ever wrong. image. Although Pia projects extreme confidence, there is nothing arrogant about her. What she is, ~------~i is a pretty little rich girl out to have a good time. All I can say is, "More power to her!" [At this point, Pia's manager inform- This interview began on top of one of her two limousines and ended up inside, with her ed her it was time for her demurely curled up with the pillow she always travels with. "sound-check. "l Why don't you ride back to the hotel movie Pia made in 1981 dealt with an TWT - I hear you've had quite a hec- with me and we'll finish the interview in tic schedule lately. incestuous relationship between a my limo? Pia - Yeah, but it's fun! Yesterday I father and his daughter. Pia played the [Thirty minutes later in the back of daughter.] was in New Orleans; before that I was her limo] What were we talking about? in Washington and then I was in ... [a When Butterfly first came out, it sort My husband. [A man sticks his head man approaches us] of got lost in the shuffle and not that through the window, "Pia, could you Hi, my name is Don. If you need any- many people saw it. It did well in Eu- sign this?"] Could I please do it when I thing, let me know. rope then, and now it's a big success get back? I'm in the middle of an inter- That was Don. By the way, if I need on cablevision. I haven't received any view. [Back to business] I'm constantly repercussions from it. anything, I'm to let him know. having to prove myself. People ask, Is this the first time you've taken You were born in New York; do you "Why does she work? She doesn't have your show on the road? still live there? to work; she's got everything. Why It's not a show, it's a promotional ap- We [Pia and her husband] still live doesn't she just sit at home and be a pearance for my new album. I don't there. We also have a place in LA. rich little girl?" I can't do that. I love consider it a show. We're bi-coastal. I like New York for the working and it's my life. I can't waste Did you receive any criticism from excitement and LA for the opposite, It's time; I'm already 26. your· movie, Butterfly? [Butterfly, the sort of laid back. I go back and forth PAGE 39 TWT APAIL 8 • 14. 1983 PAGE 38 TWT APAIL 8 • 14. 1983 Tell us about your new movie, The Lonely Lady. It's a very commercial movie. It's about a young girl's struggle in Holly- wood to succeed and be taken serious- ly as a writer. In a way it parallels my own life. She gets used and thrown around a lot by men because she's at- tractive. Well, in the end, she wins an Academy Award and tells them what to do with it. How did you get started singing? I traveled and sang with Frank Sin- atra a few years ago and that got my in- terest up. My mother sang with Frank before I was even born. It's fun. That's what this is all about, right? I like rock 'n' roll and Judy Garland, among others. There's so much freedom in singing and throwing your hair around and dancing. What is your relationship with gay people? Being in the theatre, I've grown up with gay people-they're my friends and I trust them in relationships more than I do women. It's difficult for me to have relationships with women. There's a certain degree of jealously involved between two women. Gay men are so much more wonderfully sensitive than your average man. When they tell me I look gorgeous, there's no ulterior motive. I trust them very much. '-W.f
PAGE 41 TWT APRIL 8 - 14. 1983 ~ • , PROFILE
ACTOR PETER RIEGERT by Dean Malone We recently spoke with Peter Riegert, who is currently starring with Burt Lancaster in the Warner Bros. comedy, Local Hero. Peter is 35 years old, and began acting at age 24 in New York at improvisational theatres. He has performed in such productions as Minnie's Boys, Dance With Me, Sexual Perversity in Chicago, and Censored Scenes from King Kong. He's obviously come a long way. The following are excerpts from our converstation. HIS BACKGROUND - I was born in Every day was full of excitement. Some New York; Ilive in Manhattan now, but of those people were real crazy. I had I started in the Bronx. I never studied to work ten to fifteen hours a day, but acting in a school, but growing up in it was still fun. New York taught me a lot about peo- SEEING HIMSELF ON THE BIG ple and the way they act. When I act, SCREEN - The first time, to see my- I just think of a character I've met while self blown up 20 feet, was very intimi- I was growing up and act like them. I dating. Now it's not so bad. Most ac- didn't start acting until I was 24. That's tors have anxieties over a crooked when I started the audition ritual. nose, a blemish, a crooked tooth or FILMING LOCAL HERO - it was a whatever. I've seen how I photograph, pretty exotic job, actually. I was in and there's nothing I can do about it. Scotland for three months and got to This is it. You're your own worst critic. know the people real well. We didn't When I think I've done a bad acting job, use many local people. They were everyone else seems to feel it's one of mostly imported actors. I was working my best. Or vice versa. with very talented actors: Denis Law- WORKING WITH BURT LANCASTER son, Fulton MacKay and, of course, - He wasn't condescending at all. We Burt Lancaster. This is my first time in hit it off right away. He didn't try any Houston; I came down to learn about of this, "Now son, let me show you how the oil business since that's what Local to do this scene". I was thrilled to work Hero is about. with him. FILMING ANIMAL HOUSE - It was HIS FAMILY - They're more surpris- a real trip. It was my first feature part ed than proud. As long as I'm not star- in a film, so right off, I knew it would ving, they're happy. be fun. It was just like being in camp. \\111"
TUJT APAIL 8 - 14. 1983 PAGE 43 \WU __ ENTERTAINMENT TEXAS by Aob Clark
THEATRE - Due to the overwhelm- It's murder and mystery at Houston's ing response to their February perform- Theatre Suburbia, as Agatha Christie's ance at the Kaplan Theatre (over 200 thriller, The Hollow, premieres on April people unable to get seats), the Delia 15 for five weekends. The Hollow is one Stewart Dance Company will present of the few stories Ms. Christie herself their Jazz Fantasy concert at Houston's adapted to the stage. Call (713)682-3525 Tower Theatre, Saturday, April 16 at for ticket information. 8:00pm. This concert is a partial bene- A chiller at Houston's Ensemble The- fit for AIDS. Not only is the show fan- atre, On Midnight, Friday 13th, billed as tastic, it's also for a most important a "cheap murder mystery," is current- cause. Contact any Ticketmaster loca- ly playing through April 3. Now that tion for information. Angus Black is dead ... he wants a few of his friends to join him. (Get the pic- ture?) Call (713) 520-0055 for informa- tion. For you out there in Addison, the Ad- dison Community Theatre opens the production, I Never Sang For My Father, April 14through May 7. The play is a perceptive drama that traces the alienation between a father and son. Written by playwright Robert Anderson, the production is a very special blend of humor and honesty. For reserva- Delia Stewart Dance Co. tions, call (713) 934-3913. Our girl, Lily Tomlin, continues her Make your reservations now for the show Appearing Nitely through April 10 Broadway production of Sugar Babies, at Loew's Anatole Hotel in Dallas. Jane starring none other than Ann Miller and Wagner, Lily's closest friend and pro- Mickey Rooney. The show runs from fessional collaborator for years, refers April 27 through May 15 at Houston's to Lily's show as a "docu-comedy." Li- Music Hall. Call Tele-Tron at (713) ly has added some new material to her 526-1709 for tickets. show (as if the original material weren't Main Street Theatre's production of enough?). Tickets are available through Arthur Kopit's drama, Wings, opens all Ticketmaster outlets. April 8 to run Thursdays through Satur- Houston's Alley Theatre opens A_A. days at 8:30pm and Sunday at 3:30pm, Gurney's comedy, The Dining Room, through April 30. Wings is directed by beginning April 14. The production ex- Neil Havens, who directed this sea- plores the old saying, "If only walls son's Fifth of July at the Alley Theatre. could speak," taking the audience on Gemini, by Albert Innaurato, plays a journey through time. As generation April 22 to May 22 on the main stage touows generation within the walls of at Houston's Chocolate Bayou Theatre a dining room, or rather, a series of din- Co, The outrageous comedy about the ing rooms, an old house mirrors its goings-on in the backyard of a Philadel- changing tenants. The Dining Room phia Italian-American family had a four- plays through May 15. year run in New York preceding this
rUJT APAIL 8 - 14. 1983 PAGE 45 Houston premiere. For tickets and AUDITIONS - Joe Watts, local radio show times, call (713) 759-0502. personality and actor, this week an- MUSIC - The Houston debut of nounced an opening for a black male L'Orchestre de Paris, conducted by actor to audition for the role of Bernard SPLASH DAY Daniel Barenheim, will take place on in the upcoming production of The Monday, April 25 at 8:00pm in Jones Boys in the Band at the Baytown Little Hall. When Society for the Performing Theatre. The character must be in his Arts announced its 1982-83season, the late 20s or early 30s. Contact Joe at world-famous orchestra's performance (713) 522-2204 for audition time. was set for April 26 in the Music Hall. WHAT IS THIS? - It's Leo Lerma 1983 Before season tickets were mailed, the shown during his recent performance date was changed to May 3 so that the of God Bless You, Oahlings! in Austin orchestra could perform in Jones Hall. and San Antonio. If you missed Leo's shows this time around, you'll have another chance, as another Texas tour is in the works.
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Michael Tilson Thomas The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs at the Music Hall, Fair Park in Dallas on Tuesday, April 12. On Friday, April 15,Society for the Performing Arts presents the Houston debut of the or- chestra led by Michael Tilson Thomas. Leo Lerma This Jones Hall performance begins at FILMS - The fifth annual Houston 8:00pm. Mr. Thomas, who made his International Film Festival will kick off local debut conducting the Houston on Tuesday, April 19, with a gala cham- Symphony Orchestra in 1977, with pagne premiere at a new theatre, the another appearance in 1979, was ap- River Oaks. After opening night, the GALVESTON~SSTEWARTBEACH POinted assistant conductor of the festival will continue at its usual venue, (NEXT TO THE HUT CLUB) . B~ston Symphony at the age of 24. the Greenway 3 in Greenway Plaza.The Since then, he has conducted major or- opening night will be complete with FREE BEER, HOT DOGS chestras around the world and is now kleig spotlight, marching bands, Rolls principal guest conductor with the Los Royces and the Goodyear blimp hover- AND DJ MUSIC Angeles Philharmonic. ing overhead. The gala will spotlight a
TWT APRIL 8 - 14. 1983 PAGE 47 major feature film premiere, kicking off festival week and 40 foreign and U.S. feature film premieres. The Houston In- ternational Film Festival features com- petition in feature films, shorts, docu- e(J41¢~ mentaries, TV productions, TV commer- cials, experimental films and indepen- ~thS&~ dent video. Festival dates for f~t/eM-' 1983-April 19-24. 9~'Z)eM-
showing at the Inwood Theatre in 'Ecreocrn nte"'nBtOraI , e-re 1 AtoII,.,...,¥"""9Ilc_-.om ••••-•..,_"'"' Dallas on Friday, April 8. The movie, starring Cher, Sandy Dennis and Karen Black, is quickly becoming a cult movie. The recent tour of Community Pro- Sandy Dennis • Cher •Karen Black in a {ilm by Robert Altman ductions' Weststreet Repertory Com- pany's three gay plays was a great hit in each city it played. The cast, along ~ DALLAS ~ with Don Baker (top), is shown here in a photo taken after a recent perform- ance in Austin.
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DO YOUR BEST-CAROL HAHN Director Fassbinder WATCHA GONNA DO-STEPHANIE WELLS (I KNOW) I'M LOSING YOU-UPTOWN Querelle, the last gay-oriented movie made by German director Rainer Wer- ner Fassbinder, will be featured at the BACK IN STOCK! Houston International Film Festival on CITY OF NIGHT-RATIONAL YOUTH 12" April 21. Querelle will begin at the z Greenway 3 on April 29. Friends and cast of the West Street Repertory Company.
PAGE•48 TWT APRIL 8 - 14. 1983 TWT APRIL 8 _ 14. 1983 \\111 PAGE 49 ~ ~ FEATURE . Jxs _ ..' .."..,.'"''"'~'~'."''0.~''"'"'~''''"'''''''
Waco is the home of the richest, most count, Wacoans, eager to get the latest powerful Baptist university in the na- details, continued reading the lead tion, if not the world. paragraph: "Another convention can be In Waco, Texas,April 11, 1983, police, Of the Texan mores, perhaps the one chalked up for Waco on the Chamber article. (All sources demanded anonym- which stands out most prominently is: media, public opinion greet gay bravura of Commerce records for the year. ity.) men are men and women are women. with macabre 'massacre' Because of police interference, the Ridicule and persecution of gays are Texas requires its men to be "mucho" gathering might not be considered to A pall hangs over the gay commun- not new events-they continue to be a macho! have come to a successful conclusion. ity in Waco. Anyone displaying em- matter of fact. Hiding in a closet is a Against this backdrop, this report It was the homosexual interstate affair pathy, today, for the gay lifestyle in- way of life for many, but not the spec- will detail the media accounts of the being held at ... (the address was tuitively detects an eerie sensation. tre as evidenced in Waco, in the "heart time, which led to an extended witch given, which was just off LaSalle Street Quite by accident, the reason surfac- of Texas." hunt that drove the gays out of Waco about ten blocks south of a prominent ed: 30 years ago, 66 brave souls crowd- Let's traverse back in time 30 years or into the deep, dark underground that university campus), Saturday night." -before some TWT readers were even ed into a tiny two-room (with bath) cot- still exists 30 years later. The name of the hapless occupant, tage to witness a gay marriage and to born, before there was even one televi- POLICE RAID 'CONVENTION' as listed on police records, "of the lit- attend an "interstate convention," sion station in Waco, and after the These bold headlines attracted Wa- tle two-room and bath home in which which created such a backlash of pub- Austin station, KTBC-TV, had only been coans' attention in the weekly, local all the excitement occurred (was nam- lic resentment that the gays in Waco operating a few months-with a weak newspaper, Thursday, April 16, 1953. ed). Police arrested 67 participants (yet returned to the closet and have remain- signal! The Waco daily had previously reported the police identified 66 persons) in the ed barricaded ever since. Nationally, gay readers have seen the incident, Monday, April 13, of a party. Bonds of $25 each were forfeited Only one person who actually attend- great changes in the programming of police raid on a homosexual convention in city court Monday for most all who ed this April 11,1953, marriage-conven- subjects which touch the gay lifestyles. held in Waco. This news was on almost had posted cash bonds," the news ar- tion could be located. Some middle age Movies this past decade have boldly everyone's lips since the first an- ticle went on to say. "Charges of gays-too young to attend but old opened the door to the heretofore "for- nouncement was made, according to vagrancy were filed against all except enough to have some memory-refer- bidden love." Yet today, religious lead- sources. one transferred to.the county jail on a red to the media accounts of the time, ers-especially the Moral Majority- Three days after the first news ac- narcotics charge." (Those posting which will be quoted in the text of this vehemently protest any gay rights. And,
TWT APRIL 6 - 14. 1963 PAGE 51 PAGE 50 TWT APRIL 6 - 14. 1963 bonds, befriending the charged, were "In the past years, a number of men identified, in all instances, in the 1953 holding prominent jobs have left town THE DALLAS GAY POLITICAL CAUCUS AND news accounts.) rather suddenly on one-way trips when Two detectives, two vice squadmen, similar homosexual participation be- one state ranger and an assistant dis- came known to the public. Complaints trict attorney initially surrounded the were not filed in these instances." tiny cottage "to make the haul, but it The article continued on, but a read- IIeAIDD MIDlAND was too big for them to handle so they er's eyes in 1953, could not help to be radioed for help," this news story con- drawn to the photograph of a person tinued. The night lieutenant " ... dressed "in drag." brought along all the help he could muster from the (Waco police) depart- elAIG HD~eDM8 ment." (Eleven more joined in the raid, which brought the total count to 171aw enforcement persons.) "Considerable women's apparel was confiscated in the raid. There were at MAlVIN ID8INSDN least three of the men regaled in the feminine attire. One was lodged in jail dressed in feminine garb. He managed to get some men's clothing on before being released from jail but still wore need your help in the 1983 the women's slippers. The ladies attire City Council runoff election consisted of skirts, underclothing, falsies, bras, etc. This was to have been on Saturday, April 16. a real wedding or attachment to each other, it was learned, to be performed by a licensed preacher. There were no To keep our voice in city government, girls at the party. Invitations had been sent out all over the country for the VOTE FOR THE DGPC-ENDORSED CANDIDATES! gathering which was to have been held at a previous date. It was delayed due to one of the leaders being in jail at the time. The cutlines for the photograph read: "The men came from all walks of life. "The 'bride' pictured above, from Most of them have prominent jobs. At Dallas, was one of the main partici- least a few of the participants are look- pants in the convention broken up by COUNCILMAN MEDRANO, UNLIKE HIS OPPONENT, ing for employment, however, now (em- Waco police Saturday evening." HAS DEMONSTRATED HIS COMMITMENT TO WORK FOR phasis added). Some of them are col- GAY RIGHTS AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO WHEN WE lege trained with degrees ... AMONG THOSE INVITED In a sidebar story, "Those accepted RE-ELECT HIM. ALL THREE CANDIDATES HAVE PUBLICLY "The police secured the license numbers of the cars at the convention the invitation to attend the party as PROMISED TO CHAMPION THE ADVANCEMENT OF OUR hall (referring to the tiny cottage) and listed on the police records were as RIGHTS. WHEN WE ELECT THEM. THEY OWE US! the blotter listed the states in which follows: (And all 66 persons were al- they were registered. (An officer) took phabetically named, in separate para- statements from some of those in the graphS for each with his address) ... " crOWd. They told of having satisfied There were 10 who had given Waco their peculiar passion on each other. addresses, 45 gave other Texas ad- OUR LIFESTYLES DEPEND ON YOUR VOTE! . "As far as officers know, this was the dresses and there were 11 listed as out- first time the convention had been held of-state or service personnel. in Waco. And the chances are this will SEARCH WARRANT REVEALS b~ the last gathering of its kind for the MARIJUANA Political advertisement paid for by DALLAS GAY POLITICAL CAUCUS, the Political Action Committee of the Dallas Gay Alliance, Thomas J, Hatfield, Treas, P,O, Box 190712, Dallas, Texas 75219, phone 528·4233, city ... In another sidebar story, all on the
PAGE 52 TWT APRIL8 • 14, 1983 -TUJT APRil A _ 111 1n,n PAGE 53 in Waco. "However, the Waco daily did not give the address of this 'homosexual convention,' which created much spec- ulation. "FALSE RUMORS KILLED; CON- GRATULATIONS TO WACO'S POLICE FORCE"-this last of six articles fair- 'tB--£'~£)('t ly well sums up how gay bravura was dealt with in 1953, by the police, media and public opinion, and how rumor and r\0\1S10"N innuendo can devastate a minority: "False rumors do people and institu- tions injustice. The current rumor is G~'(n.lUr. spreading on the streets of Waco that this homosexual convention broken up ~r.r.¥. \~) by police Saturday night took place in one of our institutions. "This isn't true but could easily be Gr."Nr.~t drawn from previous rumors and the fact that the daily newspaper failed to front page, the one person of the 66 give the exact location where the par- w.r.'U"NG found with marijuana was named and ty took place. his address was given. "The raid was made on a home at ... , S\J~Dh~ "Officers reported that quite a bit of just off LaSalle Street. It was here all h-rRIL 27 the weed· must have gone down the the arrests took place, the number be- 1983 sewer while they were waiting on a ing more than 60.... (Since the arrests 2:30-rM- search warrant. The toilet in the small were made near a large university, there bathroom was busy being flushed, it was a great deal of conjecture that the h't was stated," this short story related. marriage-convention had taken place "Although all of the occupants were on the campus.) This is to dispel any \\\~l)llf.1S under arrest the search warrant had to such false rumors. Sp\!,!~",,, I be procured in order to make the com- "Now while we are on this subject, t plaint legal." let us congratulate the Waco Police ~ OTHER FRONT PAGE STORIES Department for its very efficient work \ Three other stories appeared on front in busting up this outrageous affair. It page of the 1953 issue of the Waco is to be regretted that Waco should weekly. "FONDLING" was actually an have been chosen as being a habitat for unrelated sex story, which occurred at criminals of various types. the time of the marriage-convention. "Captain ... of the detective force The defendent was named: he was says it is the best piece of detective charged with tondllnq. "A young teen- work that his men have handled. We age boy is alledged to have been the agree with the captain of detectives victim," the news account stated. and congratulate Chief ... on having "OBSERVATIONS," another story such a grand force of officers who are which was written by the publisher, always alert and on their toes for made a two-paragraph comment, refer- criminal violators. May it always be thus ring to the marriage-convention. One of in Waco." these paragraphs reported, "This week And so it has, since 1953. May the a different type of mental disorder is ghostly shroud of timidity hanging over being reported. The daily paper carried the gay community in Waco be ripped the story Monday morning of a police away on the 30th anniversary report of raid on a homosexual convention held how "it was back when. __" ,\IJ/,
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~I _HOTTER - by Chuck
SPLASH DAYS - As tradition dictates it always the first Sunday in May! Austin's annual Splash Day on May 1 will be at Hippy Hollow and co- sponsored by Dirty Sally's and the Boathouse. Galveston's annual Splash ->.••;.;•.-r.~_••.__ ..•.•.•.···I"··:."'•~&I:"":;:"':·{IT~"~l'· ::::::::':':':"""""""""""""""" Day on May 1 at Stewart Beach will be tri-sponsored by JR's, Miss Charlotte's and the Montrose Mine. Additionally, the annual Mr. Splash Day contest will ::i:::l::~11 .". . be held at the Copa on April 28 so get ALAMO MEN - Former TWT cover those tans ready! man, Bobby Raye (I), won the annual OKC TEA - Ace OJ Doug Williams Mr. Gay San Antonio Metroplex pageant and his Dallas fan club trekked to ;:~::~:.:~:::@:: held at Faces on March 28, First runner- Oklahoma City the last weekend in up was (r) Gilbert Bettencourt and March to rock the walls of Angels and second runner-up was (c) Robert Miflin. burn up the 1-35 rest areas, In the CRUISE CAMERA photo (below), Mr, CONROE TEA - Believe it or not, Raye is shown competing in his fantasy there is organized gay life in Conroe as ::'~:i:'::llll category with some of SA's hottest. The meetings were held on March 17 and contest was an official preliminary to April 17 with 25 gays attending, A bar-b- TWT'S Mr. Texas. Photos by TWT'S Jim que has been sked for April 17, Contact Hamilton. Ray or David at (713) 367-9011, El PASO TEA - The CRUISE CAMERA has zoomed in on the Whispers heirarchy (l-r) Tom Kelly, the owner; Ben Fuller, manager; jak, show director; and Eddy DeMarco, (lower) Miss Whispers. I
SPRING TEA - Handsome director Steve Boykin's Oak Lawn Symphonic Band will present a Spring concert on Saturday, April 9 at the MCCD. Tickets are at the Crossroads Market and from TWT APRIL 8 - 14, 1983 any OLSB musician. SCANDAL OF WEEK - Or, is it the hex of TWT'S Entertainers of the Years. Category-car dilemmas! This year's EOY, Hot Chocolate, had her car stolen. Last year's EOY, Naomi Sims, wrecked her wheels. Even the first EOY, Ernestine, was a victim of auto brouhaha. Donna Day appears to be the only EOY who has not been hexed by garlic and cars ... But, then Miss Day OUR doesn't usually drive-she's chauffeured. The curse of EOY stardom! NEW VAST TRIP OF WEEK - Look for TWT'S Veteto and Rogers Road Show to take to the Texas highways beginning April X-RATED 12 sweeping through Abilene, Odessa, Lubbock and Amarillo. It will be costly! VIDEO CRUISE CAMERA - The CRUISE TEXAS TELETYPE - In Dallas, the CAMERA of TWT'S Scott Taylor set sail in Park on Lemmon is now open as The SELECTION Austin recently for 000 Dah Daz Day Crib ... In Amarillo, Miss Lonestar as the Boathouse and Dirty Sally's USA, Kristin Rene, guest stars this IS liTHE pulled off a switch night. HOT TEA found Sunday night at Papillon ... Lady (above, l-r) Kenny and OJ of the Monier of Fitzhugh and Pearl Street TALK OF Boathouse working at Sally's. Meanwhile fame will emcee a bartenders' drag downtown at the Boathouse, HOT TEA show next Wednesday at the Eighth Day THE encountered (bottom, I-r) Murray Dyer as a Dallas Gay Pride Association benefit and Sally's manager Jim Smith with ... The tenth annual Mr. Gay Houston Boathouse owner Jerry Smith plus Bill Pageant will be held this Friday night, TOWN" Reller and (kneeling) Sally's doorman, April 8 at The Copa ... Applications for Bruce Schewitz. Yes, it was a very Mr. Gay Dallas, which will be held at festive night between the ship and the The Saint on April 21, are now available apple. at Union Jack on Cedar Springs where EAILY@HOUR~ you can size up your swim suit ... 150 guests of Kevin and Rheims attended a preview party of Austin's new Pizzaz which is set to open in about three 8228 GULF FREEWAY 1 AT BROADWAY EXIT weeks ... The Hill Country Leathermen will hang their colors this Saturday night at Austin's "for men only bar," Back 4121 1·45 NORTH Street Basics ... The Montrose Country 2 AT CROSSTIMBERS EXIT Cloggers invade The Crossing this Saturday ... And, in Houston, Jim, 3519 BELLAIRE BLVD. David and Mark have finished 3 NEAR BUFFALO SPEEDWAY construction on the new upstairs outdoor out-back deck-a hot cruise spot. SPEAK UP - Two important speakers: TALK OF THE This Sunday, April 10 in Dallas, Rev. SIX ON SEVEN - The Mustang Club Don Eastman of the MCCD will speak celebrates its sixth anniversary beginning on "AIDS: A Christian Response," a on the seventh, this weekend in San speech contesti ng the assertation that Antonio. There'll be cocktail parties, AIDS is God's revenge. This Monday, TOWN bar-b-ques, beer busts, dancing, bands April 11 in Houston, Rev. F. W. and awards scattered allover town from Norman Pittenger, who always has wise BOOKSTORES Talk of the Town to Snuffy's Saloon, words worth quoting, will address the Our Place, EI Jardin, Crew, 2015 Place gay community at St. Stephen's and San Pedro Mine. Happy SIXTH from Episcopal Church. A reception will HOT TEA. ' follow the speech. DALLAS VS HOUSTON - Five couples will be chosen in both Dallas and Houston at the Round-Up and Miss Charlotte's next Thursday to battle in 'EERBU the finals for the culmination of the statewide two-city championship 25¢ DRAFT danceoff. EASTER TEA - In Houston, the SUNDAY annual high heel bonnet race started at TUESDAY ALL The Drum where several bunnies were actually cooked. Then, the fried contestants set forth to trek through a THE SOURCE - It's tenth anniversary dozen Montrose bars. Along the way at month in Dallas at the popular The Barn, the bonnet contest was Sundance Kid where some of the hot judged and the devastating Tom Avery kids gathered in front of the CRUISE won. Later at Mary's, HOT TEA ruled that CAMERA for a super shot (l-r) Dan Young, only Dale and Adrian jocked it up and assistant manager; Ra Don, manager; ran all the way on foot in heels-not Michael Draper, bar back; and Alex cheating by hitching a ride with a Alexander, bartender ... Happy #10 to NCING OUR girlfriend like many others. MANAGER Sundance from HOT TEA. Photo by TWT'S jesse Chairez ... On May Day, NAME DROPPER - Christopher Starr HOWELL Houston's Tropicana Swim Club will has won the man of the month contest hold their drawing for a Mexican at the San Pedro Mine in San Antonio holiday vacation ... On May 14, Sound ... Monique has won the Midnite Sun of Music Records of San Antonio will Talent Finals with Angel and Tondalayo hold their drawing for $175 of albums at as runner-ups ... Koco T. Chantel was the new Cahoots ... And, in TWT'S the correct winner of Sunset Boulevard's lucky license number cash giveaway, March Amateur contest ... Lee Howell this week's jackpot has built to $75 so is the new manager of the Round-Up in see page 75. Austin ... HOT TEA sends get well wishes to Smitty, owner of BRB, and TATTLE TALE - For the record, Rita attorney Robert Schwab, prez of THRF, "Poppa Bear" Wanstrom, the sole who are both in Houston hospitals ... owner of Houston's Double R Saloon, is And, at the recent AI DS benefit at now mixing up mixed drinks ... For Sassi's in Dallas and Mickey's in Fort the record, the sponsors responsible for Worth, Howie Daire (r), director of the funding and orchestrating last Sunday's Oak Lawn Counseling Center, was third annual White Party with the presented a generous donation of Ritchie Family at Numbers were David $1,5QQ...QyHank and David ... CRUISE Howard, Don jamison, Ricky Martin, CAMERA photo by TWT'S Craig Motley, jay Rhodes, Dr. Tom, Don Michael Galatis. "-\II? Davoy, Rufus Chaney and Tom 4.;::,." Green-inside sources report the private affair was exceptional ... And, speaking of private affairs, the 30th annual Diana OPEN 8PM Awards (a Texas spoof on next THRU SAT Monday's Academy Awards) is this Saturday night at Houston's Tower 7PM SUND Theatre. FIESTA '83 - Fiesta in San Antonio begins April 15 and culminates on April 24. By April 23, almost everyone in Texas will be in the Alamo City for this Texas size mardi gras. Check next AUSTIN week's TWT for a handy travel map of Gay SA.
PAGE 60 TWT APRIL 8 - 14, 1983 TWT APRIL 8 - 14. 1983 \\DJI _---SPORTS by Cheryl Chamberlain
Ellis, Sam Immordino, Mark Hall and Gary ME N'S SOFTBAll Wires. HOUSTON - Ferrell Bivins informed TWT Immordino informed TWT SPORTS that AVS SPORTS that Saturday, April 16, will be the Sports and Lambda were hosts for the date for the official opening of the Montrose invitational. sports Association's Men's Softball summer In addition, Monday, April 11will begin the season. Opening ceremonies will begin at first week of the MSA Monday Night sum- ~ 5:00pm. mer season. There will be an organizational Five league games are scheduled for play, meeting at Stadium Lanes in the meeting At 5:00pm, Miss Charlotte's vs Dirty Sally's; room, located by alleys 1 and 72. 6:00pm, Montrose Mining Co. vs Brazos River Bottom; 7:00pm, Galleon vs The Voice; KANSAS CITY TOURNEY ,t 8:00pm, Jim's Gym vs Briar Patch; and DALLAS - Eleven members of the Oak 9:00pm, The Barn vs Catch One. Lawn Bowling Association (OLBA) attended A pre-opening kick-off party will be held a tournament Friday and Saturday, April 1 for the Men's Softball League on Friday, and 2, in Kansas City, Kansas. April 15 at Steven's of Hollywood, 2143 Third place team: The Oak Lawn Bowl; Westheimer from 9:00pm to 1:OOam. Singles: 10th-Larry Wright; 17th-Ray Nastasi, 21st-Jack Lewis; Doubles: 3rd- WOMEN'S SOFTBAll Kathy Lust & Bill Yates; 4th-Evie Akers & HOUSTON - After initially cancelling the Lewis, 7th-Wright & Steve Thorpe, 10th- pre-season tournament due to wet fields John Disiderio & Nastasi. Saturday morning, March 26, Women's Soft- All events: 12th-Wright; 14th-Paul Platz; ball League was able to secure two fields in 15th-Lewis; 22nd-Yates; 23rd-Thorpe; and Memorial Park, Martha Ritchie advised TWT 24th-Lust. SPORTS. Tournament play began Sunday, March 27. Eleven teams participated in the BRONCO BOWL tournament, with six teams being eliminated. DALLAS - From Bronco Bowl, here are The remaining five teams will play in the the updated standings in the Oak Lawn finals April 9, Two teams, Kindred Spirits and Bowling Association (OLBA) winter league, The Voice, remain undefeated. Twins, River as reported by Jim Beck to TWT SPORTS. Rats, Special Blend and Sports Coverage Division A: 1) Zebra II; 2) Natalie Dead- Unlimited each have one loss. woods; 3) Up Your Alley. The final play-off for three top places will Division B: 1) Pin Me Down; 2) Pine Valley be at Fonde Field (cross streets Munger- Misfits; 3) Bronco Boys. Hansford, South 1-45& Telephone), Saturday, Division D: 1) Le Menage ARe; 2) Fast April 9. Starting time will be 10:00am. Lanes; 3) Polewashers. "Regular season play will begin Sunday, April 10, 11:OOamat Fonde Field," Ritchie MIXED BOWLING explained, HOUSTON - Final league standings for the Montrose Sports Association's Thursday MSA BOWLING-ATLANTA night Mixed League were tabulated March ;;~:;:·@jE'R·;@)~'Lf:·?QRi\l\1[)f@jPE1~JINI@;::!~N,:E;: HOUSTON - Twenty bowlers from the 31, Butch Irish informed TWT SPORTS that a ·:I;5::::;;:·:f.;·h~7:,>~l·,,;;',::', ,'''''' ./:'}:':",:: ... ," ...:<. '.".' ,;,':' .-':.' ~·:':.;,?:·.:;:::;:t:~~i:·;..:~~:~:,.t~:):7.:;i~{~M;~~ontrose Sports Association's Monday three-week rolloff has begun, to continue Night League attended the Dixie Invitational through April 21. :::{;·:~;~;NG:~Nif6PENING S~ECIALS~'ALL POP.PERS\~S;2~·5.0~'~::·::;/~\;? tournament in Atlanta, Georgia over Easter Division A standings: 1) Rockettes #1; 2) :~.(::
PAGE 62 PAGE 63 TUIT APRIL 8 - 14, 1983 TWT APRIL 8 - 14. 1983 \1!!tI COVER STORY PHOTO ESSAY Article by GSS Members Aaron S. Williams and Hart Prochazka Photographs by Scott Taylor
GAY STUDENTS OF TEXAS A&M
GSS Member Eric Graham April 6 marked the seventh anniver- benefit not only the gay students at sary of College Station's Gay Student GAY STUDENT SERVICES A&M but the campus at-large, as well. Services (GSS)organization, sponsored OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY A roommate referral service has helped and run by Texas A&M University stu- gay students in need of a roommate to dents. preceding years. contact each other. Though not officially recognized as While a formal constitution was GSS also provides speakers for uni- a campus organization by the university adopted by GSS last January, a benefit versity classes and organizations. GSS administration, GSS offers assistance supporting the organization was. plan- feels this to be part of a long-term in counseling to A&M gays, assistance ned for February. $1,000 was raised strategy for growth and public educa- which would not otherwise be provid- through the graciousness of time and tion about their organization. ed by the school. services offered by members of Hous- This Sunday, April 10,GSS will again The 1982-83school year has brought ton's gay entertainment community. host a picnic, this time celebrating the changes as well as progress to the Thanks again to Donna Day, Hot Choc- anniversary of their seven-year struggle organization. A university-sponsored olate, Mr. Tiffany Jones, Naomi Sims for official recognition. Special guests political awareness day was GSS' com- and Mr. Colt Thomas-rwr's Mr. Texas. for the picnic will be members of Texas' ing out appearance as a viable and visi- Monies from .the February benefit, Gay and Lesbian Student Organization ble organization among its recognized membership fees and private donations Coalition (GLSOC),who will conduct an peers such as the ACLU. support the GSS-operated Gayline-a organizational meeting. A GSS-hosted picnic proved sucess- phone referral service for the A&M For further information about the pic- ful, as increased interest among incom- community. nic, gay life at Texas A&M or GSS, ing students was evident, compared to Other programs operated by GSS please call (409) 846-8022. DALLAS GAY PRIDE ASSOCIATION PRESENTS A BARTENDERS DRAG SHOW
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PAGE 68 TWT APRIL 8 • 14. 1983 TWT APRIL 8 • 14. 1983 PAGE 69 ~ STARSCOPE
The skies are filled with Aries stars. This week, STARSCOPE highlights Marlon Brando (April 3), Spencer Tracy (April 5), Doris Day (April 3) and Bette Davis (April 5). 'L0VESG0'PEJor~pril 'LAS"f'WEEK: Last week's S"rA'RSG0'PEas, you most likely concluded, was our annual~pril 'Fools' joke written by TWT jokester Weldon Grahame. The sanity and seriousness of S"rA'RSG0'PEreturns this week with the reappearance of our regular author of S"rA'RSG0'PE,~ilton von Stern. c5l\.PRIL'S'PLANE"IS: On~priI5,~ars, which rules your sex drive, entered the earth-sign of Gfaurus at 8:07am. On~pril13, 'Venus, which rules your romantic drive, enters the air-sign of gemini at 5:30am. The path of these two nearby planets through your horoscope determines the fate of yourcJ\pril 'LeVESGffl>E. c5l\.'RjES:('Mar 21-~pr 19Jc:.Marsis now twelfth house of inner self. Conse- in your second house, which can spur quently, you may spend time on self you into spending money in the name gratification. Meanwhile, 'Venus- of love and on the sex hunt in clubs. ruler of love-is positioning itself in On cJ\pril 13, 'Venus-ruler of your ~pril 'LeVESG0'PEto enter your love-will spill over into your third flrst house. After~pril13, you will be house, which means you may make a more interested in looking good and short trip in the pursuit of romance. impressing others. Love letters, phone calls from an ad- mirer, and love from afar are all pro- GANGER: (Jun 22 - Jul 22) Sex can find you at a party or social occasion mised by your~pril 'LeVESG0'PE. during your ~pril CLeVESGI9'PE "fAURUS: (Apr 20 -~ay 20) Don't be because ~ars-ruler of sex-is now surprised if you find yourself spending lodged in your eleventh house of money on yourself, your exercise pro- friendships. Gatherings could easily gram, on wholesome foods, haircuts, yield a sensual admirer. Meanwhile, new clothes, makeup and health mat- 'Venus-ruler of romance-is tugging ters, because~ars-ruler of your sex at you to stay to yourself. A quiet drive and energy-is now passing romance, a secret affair or a hidden through your first house of personality fantasy will occupy your thoughts and appearance. Meanwhile, 'Venus is after~priI13. 111PM SUNDAY, APRIL 10 taking your love life in the direction of 'LE0: (Jul 23 - cJ\ug 22) You could i STARRING material gain. Your~pril 'LeVESG0'PE SWEET SAVAGE ALICE PHALLUS finds Gfaureans spending money on blame it on spring fever; but actually, Gupid's arrow. you should blame your inability to I CHERIE LAMOURE ANDABBY gEMINI: ('May 21 - Jun 21) Your sex concentrate on work on ~ars-the drive seems to be suddenly self-center- ruler of sex-because this fiery planet ed. This is because ~ars-ruler of is presently passing through your sex-is now passing through your tenth house of career. In fact, ~ars
PAGE 71 TWT APRIL 6 - 14. 1963 may cause you to sexually fantasize a strong desire for a romantic partner- SG0'PE after the 13th. when about a co-worker. Meanwhile. 'Venus ship. Such strong vibrations will be 'Venus-ruler of romance-enters -the ruler of romance-will enter hard to avoid. so don't be surprised if your sixth house. Not until your health THURSDAY, FRIDAY & 'L0VESG0'PE SATURDAY your eleventh house on c5\pril 13. yourc5\pril yields a persis- and career are in tandem with self- 9:30PM-1:30AM ushering in a cycle when your c5\pril tent admirer. The hook in this new af- security. will you be able to give of AB AND THE 'L0VESG0'PE can guide you into roman- fair vibrates from your eighth house. yourself completely. REBEL OUTLAWS tic situations through a friend or social which rules other people's money. c:5\QUA~US: (Jan 20 - 'Feb 18')Your SUNDAY APRIL 10-8:30PM event. This hook has a 'Venus wedge. since c5\pril FOR THE CRUISING SEASON NOBODY UNCOVERS DALLAS LIRE 9 [L ITIf\[ill) ~ ~ ~** * * * * * * * * * * * SWEATS • FATIGUES • JACKETS CAMOUFLAGE • T-SHIRTS LINDA'S SURPLUS 4323 MAPLE AT WYCLIFF, DALLAS 526-6601 PAGE 72 TWT APRIL 8 - 14, 1983 TWT APRIL 8 • 14, 1983 PAGE 73 r'·j.",_,.L ..•, • TUESDAYS: POOI:.- TO,URNEY8PM , HQURS:llAM-2AM, M-S ~ 1- J ~. -lPM"2AM, SUN , f •.. 8APPY-I::IOUR: 4-8PM, M-S 1- .;.. ~ t: ->~ __ +-.. '---t -'---L- -=-...... ~•.. THIS WEEK'S THIS WEEK'S • SUNDAY APRIL 10 LUCKY LICENSE BUILDING DUCHESS 8PM 'til PLATE NUMBER JACKPOT (ALL WOMEN BAND) 573tKIRBX'''' ) .JNp~r§Ef?r~rrf1p(~9~~~I~~S t ~;i HOU.-.>--.S, TON .t y 7 I-I. WATCH I F..iZ!R-·~PMlf:J,G,: 14 521~1444-' " r- ; $PECIAlf-EVJEt (NAME I .ADDRESS PHONE ~ ------t .~CITY STATE ZIP My Texas license I I • Plate Number 1...., • :PLEASE REGISTER MY VEHICLE'S PLATE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR TWT'S WEEKLY DRAWINGS: CLIP COUPON AND SEND TO: "" TWT BUMPER STICKER ANTON : 2205 MONTROSE, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77006 s 1802 N. MAIN - NEWEST- (512)_~4" '. • •.• e""'e ,.~.•_'_.• ~. • .•••,.'4f .• "".",.,.~.u.,.;.,l.";..x.", ."'."".'-'-.-'-'-.,;,."',."',~."".--e • • ."". • • ._. • • • • • • • '. • • • .,A·,...... • .~e-"'.-' 2306~ 1tuu~ad7- '7f~-52!-6235 ?It-.- 7lM4- 9pm.-6am. 7u-Sat 9~9am. s_ 7pm.-6am. PAGE 75 PAGE 74 TWT APRIL 8 • 14. 1983 TWT APRIL 8 • 14. 1983 NEW! _____ CLASSIFIED~ TWT Classified rates: Per word-.50~; Centering-. 75~; All caps-$1.00; Screened ads-$5.00; Bold type-double price; and special placements by request. 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Out-ot-state ads must be paid by money order or cashier's check; not a personal check. No exceptions. Thank you. FOR RENT/LEASE Houston. Montrose area. Two bedroom, large bath, new appliances, carpet and mini-blinds. Security Houston. Marshall Square Apartments, 219 Mar- gate, burglar bars. Looking for quiet, stable tenant. shall. Unique adult community in the heart of Mon- No pets, please. Call Richard, (713)522-8029. ENCLOSEJ) IS $9.00 FOK ONE WHITE ON BLACK TWT T-SHIRT trose. Studios from $275, one bedrooms from $325, Houston. St. Thomas. Quiet, secluded one bedroom pius bills and deposit, now available. (713)528-5218. apartment in small, well-managed complex. Ideal Houston. Texas Bunkhouse weekly rates. (713) location! $325 month. Charlie, days, (713)626-5604; NAME 522-2203. John, evenings, 974-2389. Houston. For Lease: Stylish, traditional 2 bedroom Houston. 1-1 Condo Small complex. Montrose. townhomes with easy access to Galleria, Down- Clean. $390. (713)999-4754. AJ)DRESS town and Medical Center. All new, construction in PHONE Houston. Avondale. 2-1 duplex, modern kitchen, quiet 4-unit complex. One and a half bath, all elec- tric kitchen, two-car garage, small patio, fireplace in G/F/P. Pr/yard, w/deck. Extras: WID incl., pet ok, CITY private, secure. $525/mo + bills and deposit. STATE ZIP downstairs living/dining room. Great place for cou- ple or roommates. Call Jim Cagle or Jim Chappell Please call before 11:00am, after 5:00pm. (713) 528·2302. SPECIFY: WOMEN'S SMALL MEDIUM at (713) 527-0686,9am-4pm; 880-5392 or 888-2088, MEN'S 4pm-9pm. $650-750per month. Deposit required. Houston. Heights. 2BR garage apartment with easy LARGE access to 1-45and downtown area. Utilities not in- Houston. Rice Museum area. Efficiency garage cluded except water. Parking area available. Please apartment, AlC, includes utilities. References re- inquire at (713)888-6181after 5pm weekdays. ~ -.-MAiL-To' 'TWT''T~sHIRT-""""" . quired. $275. (713)520-5026. Houston. 2-2 condo on Memorial between Gessner Houston. Heights: 2810 Beauchamp, superb 2 bed- and West Belt. Near Town and Country and 2205 MONTROSE BLVD., HOUSTON, TEXAS 77006 room, 1 V, bath apartment. Pool, sauna, central airl ALL TEXAS CHECKS MUST INCLUDE TEXAS DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER heat, $400. (713)523-8286,880-4800. Memorial City. Formal dining room, private balcony, nicely decorated. $525 per month. (713) ALL OUT-OF-STATE ORDERS MUST BE PAID BY MONEY ORDER OR CASHIERS Dallas. Cedar Chalet leases starting at $340. 1&2 464-1885. CHECKS: NOT PERSONAL CHECK. NO EXCEPTIONS. bedroom, utilities paid. Pool & laundry. We accept Houston. West University-Weslyan area. House, 3 small pets, adult complex. (214) 526-4401; 4400 bedrooms, one bath, central air and heat and hard- Cedar Springs, super location. wood, washer-dryer hookups. $575 month. (713) Dallas. Crestmont leases starting at $325, utilities 884-0225. paid, we have cable connections in all apartments, Houston. Heights. One bedroom apartment, lots of laundry, pool and we accept small pets. Very conve- personality in small unique beautifully landscaped OIUAWERLKJALLNASDFLAKASDLFK nient location. (214)521-2851. courtyard building, mirrored wall, track lighting, Houston. Nice 1BR in quiet 4-plex off street park- ceiling fan, carpet, AlC, private fenced patio, close WHENEXNITHEBVSJRIGHTCLUWORD ing, Waugh-Gray area. $280. (713)522-2260. to bus. $300 month. (713)864-0225. Houston. Medical Center: Kirby at Watts. Large Houston. Cozy efficiency garage apartment. Nice 2B/R, 1 bath, appliances. No pets. $500 per month yard. $225 pius deposit. (713) 862-7399. Leave JTPERTHEDIXTRIGHTCBV JWA YTMSO + gas and lights. (713)523-9495after 5pm. message. Houston. 1BR duplex, 908 Rhide Place (Taft & Allen Houston. Montrose. 630 Hawthorne. Clean one bed- ISQIFDNEEDEDMPAIRIGHTYWEXNOW Parkway).$350/mo. all bills paid. $100 deposit. 1 pet room apartment, small complex, pool, laundry, car- okay, fenced yard. (713)526-1755or 527-7020. port, adults, no pets, available now. $285 + securi- OIUEMNSDKMASDFOPIUAWELKJRLK Houston. Montrose. The Oasis. 1BDRM, very plea- ty deposit and electric. (713)862-2716. sant. Small building, courtyard parking, gas paid. Houston. Montrose. Beautiful upper one bedroom Offering complete typographical design and service $320. (713)888-1129. plus sunroom. Modern kitchen. $475. 1655 Harold. utilizing the most modern digital photomechanical equipment Houston. Magificent large efficiency-St. Thomas (713)528-1856. area. Quiet complex. Hardwood floors, ceiling fan, Houston. Montrose: MiChigan at Windsor. Immacu- at the most economical price available. French doors. $295 month. Charlie, days (713) late 2 bedroom apartment, small complex, central 626-5604;John, evenings, 974-2389. heat, ceiling fans, air. $440. (713)523-8286. Houston. Montrose: Drew at Mason, 1 bedroom Houston. Montrose. Spacious garage apartment, apartments, central air, quiet, comfortable, safe, good condition, dishwasher, ice-maker, covered superb condition. $300. (713)523-8288. parking. $425. (713)528-1856. PAGE 76 TWT APRIL 8 - 14. 1983 TWT APRIL 8 - 14. 1983 PAGE 77 Houston. INCOME TAX RETURNS ~ Houston. Air conditioning/refrigeration, electrical. AND (713) 526-4617. COMPUTERIZED BOOKKEEPING SERVICES fiQUston. Professional massaginist specializing in' Individuals, partnerships & corporations. (713) theraputic massage and portable bio- Tone machi ne 665-4343. BONHAM' BALLROOM for tightening muscles In your home or my office. Austin. JEREMIAH'S HAIRCUTIING \J.P.,(713) 528-3010. $12.00 gets the best hairjob in Austin. Jeremiah's 'Daftas. CLIMATE CONTROL Rio Grande-(512) 477-7202. Summer air conditioning maintenance & service. Dallas. Experienced mechanic will perform special rates through April. Call Climate Control, maintenance and repairs on your car or truck even- BY THE ALAMO: (214) 526-1048. Answering service, (214) 522-1713. ings and weekends. Reasonable rates, references, ifi DaJias. S.L. Lee, (214) 526-3315. PAMPER MOVING COMPANY Houston. Electrician-all kinds of wiring. Free We spoil you. 411 BONHAM, SAN ANTONIO· TEXAS' TOP SHOWS· 512271-3811 estimates. Reasonable. References. Call Bill, (713) (214) 352-7116. 526-2945. HOuSton. BOOKKEEPING for small businesses or Dallas. Perm-$25, Steve's Hairstyling, (214) [individuals. General ledger, receivables, payables,' 11PM SHOW payrolls, quarterly reports, etc. Call Michael, (713) 631-9509. THURSDAY 461-0888. Dallas. Cut-$10, Steve's Hairstyling, (214) 0aii8s. INCOME TAX 631-9509. APRIL 14 All personal & business tax forms prepared in your Houston. RE-DO'S $3 ADMISSION home days, nights & weekends. Ten years experi- by Gary ence. Accounting services available. Tom Nast, Tax Specializing in interior repair and remodeling, all $2 WITH COLLEGE ID Accountant, (214) 941-4384. phases of carpentry. (713) 868-3016 Albuquerque, NM. AMAZING GAY PSYCHIC Leave message reveals ESP about your life by mail-forecasts on love, job, future or !? Satisfaction guarantee! Houston. MEN AT WORK PLUS 75¢ Details FREE. Write Timothy Latus, 160 Washing- Domestic services for WELL DRINKS ton #92A, Albuquerque, NM 87108. those who value their time ANGELIQUE SPECIAL (713) 526-1110 Dallas. mOR GUEST AND BEER 10% off all Northstar Houston. HOUSTON'S FINEST and Attos Computer Hardware MODELS-ESCORTS-COMPANIONS Texas Business Services (713) 527-8240 THE NEW THURSDAY TRADITION 3409 Oak Lawn, Suite 115 DISCREET -CORDIAL- HANDSOME Dallas, Texas 75219 For all occasions (214) 526-0695 Serving Houston and Computer Hardward & Software Sales surrounding areas Dallas. Hard & stiff? Stress & tension release Houston. INCOME TAX & ACCOUNTING massage at Body Works. For the hot man who Individual and commerical wants a hot hand. 10-10, 7 days. (214) 351-0200. $20. MICHAEL CARNEY, CPA Dallas. CARPETFRESH SYSTEMS. Carpet main- (713) 527-1700 tenance, upholstery & fabric cleaning for your business, castle, RoilS or Lear jet! (214) 559-0738. Houston/Dallas. ESCORTS, GUIDES, MODELS, or MASSEURS. Dallas. No results? Burnt out on health clubs that "We do care enough to send the very best." take your money and show no results? B.J., a Body Works weight training works out with each in- TexEscort, (713) 751-9000. Maj. cr. cards honored. dividual separately to assure proper diet and rest Houston. Painting & remodeling, for info call (713) for fast results. 9-9, 7 days, by appointment only. 520-1440. (214) 351-0200. nouston. Lawn care-(713) 526-2902. Dallas. RECEIVE FREE MOVIES on your TV, 24 hours, nudie top run R- X-rated, no monthly charge. Houston. Moving, hauling. Movemasters, (713) $99. (214) 528-0309. 521-3155. Dallas. Photography Dallas. Cullen Construction Co., house leveling, by Michael structural remodeling. Phone (214) 827-7088; (214) 528-5947 beeper, 640-0185 unit 505. Houston. TAX RETURNS Houston. Year round maintenance-fertilizing Individual & business seeding-insect control Accounting & bookkeeping WORTHY LAWN CARE Conveniently located in Montrose David Worthy 421 Emerson#7 JOHN CURCIO, CPA (713) 529-0027 Houston, Texas 77006 (713) 523-4270 Houston. Small construction; painting; roof- Houston. ing-done by expert craftsman, reasonable. David, GRAPHIC VISIONS PHOTO SERVICE THE FINES'T GAY NIGHT LIFE (713) 699-2247 evenings. Portfolio prep and design for professional models Houston. BILL'S newspaper & magazine photo layouts IN LUBBOC~ Plumbing Service multimedia slide presentation all commercial & residential custom developing and printing plumbing repairs, complete sewer service through our in-house lab, )()()()()()()()()()()()()()()( free estimates (713) 522-4092 ext. 72. Call Bill or Burd, (713) 520-1590 PAGE 83 PAGE 82 TWT APAIL 8 - 14. 1983 TWT APRIL 8 - 14. 1983 Houston. C.H. CONTRACTING. Remodeling and PERSONALS improvements. Full carpentry from framing to trim. Houston. Aggies! Forming Montrose chapter of Room additions, bathrooms, kitchens, custom Texas A&M association of former students. Meet cabinets, saunas, decks, greenhouses, French May 2. Call (713) 523-3373 evenings or 520-8737. doors, skylights, roofing, sheetrock, painting-no job too small. Excellent workmanship-experi· Houston. This Socrate/Plato type couple looking for enced-references. Your complete contracting ser- an addition to the family. 18-22 yrs., GIW/M. Post- tion offers room, board, travel, adventure. Call for vice. Call (713) 529-3869. interview, 5-7pm. (713) 861·2501. San Antonio. Muscle fox for hire. Houston, Austin Reward for the whereabouts of Jay Lynn often. By appointment. (512) 733-5795. Houston. Elliston, born 1·11-60,5'7",125 pounds, blond hair, Houston/Beaumont. blue eyes, mole on left side of neck. Please J&J PAINTING telephone (713) 641·6957. Interior & exterior )t)()t)()()()()()()()()()()()( Free estimates Dallas/Fort Worth. Wrestle. Muscles. Photography. Jack and John (409) 28&5241. Fun. An idea. Grapplers Anonymous, Box 41, Euless, TX 76039. 401 TAYLOR 374·1342 H(iiiStOn. REMODEL NOW. Prices to fit a working San Antonio. Attractive, straight·looking W/M cou- man's budget. (713) 529-3869. pie, 40 & 41, seriously seeking GIW/M to join our Houston. family. If you are conservative, stable & not into bar ~UNDAY· APRIL10. 1Q,30PM OLD HOUSTON LANDSCAPING scene or drugs, send letter & photo to D. Clayton, MICHflEl O')HEfI & THE REGULflRCflq Offering 25% off items planted 303 Cedar #, 78210. maintenance available WITH ~PECIAL GUE)T (713) 466-5865 Dallas. AIDS patient, 30, attractive, protesslonal, seeks warm, vibrant, cuddle partners. Some restric- KRI)TINRENE-MI)) LONE qflR US.f1. Dallas/Ft. Worth. MOVING?? tions but manual desterlty a plus. P.O. Box 190649, Newall gay company Dallas, 75219. (214) 742·5818 Dallas. Attractive white male looking to meet same, THE FINES'TIN GAY NIGHT LIFE Houston. D & V PLUMBING CO. Residential & corn- possible relationship. Write: GAW., 1900 Rock mercial repairs and remodeling. Sewer and drain Island #222, Irving, TX 75060. Photo & phone ap- service. Gas, water and sewer lines repaired or preciated. )t)()t)t)t)()()()()()()()()()( replaced. Water heaters repaired or installed. Licensed & insured. All work guaranteed. (713) E Texas. D'ON'T FORGET 699-8239. THE EVENT III Commerce Gay Alliance proudly announces their Houston. Relax and enjoy the BodyWorks 3rd semi-annual event, Saturday, April 16. Lots of massage. Evenings and weekends. Call Bill, (713) music, dancing and socializing. Casual attire. To 526-2470. Gift certificates available. RSVP and for details, call (214) 468-3232 and ask for Houston. Professional Swedish massage. For ap- anny. pointment call Oscar, (713) 781·3251. Non·sexual. NE Texas. Dallas. RENT·A·ROD. Dependable used rent cars What do you have when catering to the Oak Lawn area. A's low as $12/day or every hot lesbian and gay $67/week. 250 miles. Free delivery in Oak Lawn. Let in East Texas comes together us reserve one for you! (214) 742·3160. for an evening outdoors? THE EVENT III Houston. Tension release! Powerful massage in- cluding facial & steam cabinet. "Thorn," (713) Happening April 16 523·6577. Call Danny at (214) 468·3232 for details. Houston. INCOME TAX Houston. Nostalgia Shop for sale. Cheap rent. (713) TAX and ACCOUNTING services for individuals, 526-9112. small business, partnerships and corporations. San Antonio. Are you wealthy, successful, and ac- John, (713) 270-8286. MONDAY AND TUESDAY-CLOSED complish more expected in life about helping a Dallas. INCOME TAX & young man to start his own business? Write: P.O. WEDNESDAY-MALE DANCERSWITH GROVEA AND THE ACCOUNTING SERVICES Box 15115, San Antonio, Texas, 78212. BAD BOYS. $2.00 COVEA. DRINKS 50¢ Experienced tax accounts offer full line tax service, individual, corporate, partnership, sole proprietor- Houston. Buy & sell used gay magazines, THUASDAY- TALENT SEARCH. NO COVER ship, real estate, and investment taxation, tax plan- videotapes, VCR. (713) 526-9112. Me COOKIE LA COOK $ CASH PAIZES $ ning. Personalized service at competitive rates. Houston. Looking for Dungeons and Dragons (214) 343-0502. players. Call David at (713) 521-0236. FRIDAY AND SATUADAY- DISCO TILL DAWN Dallas. Bix Movers large trucks, reasonable rates. Houston/Dallas. Your fantasy can be real. Tex- SUNDAY- 2PM-8PM HAPPY HOUA WITH Most 1 bedroom apts. moved for under $80. No ex- tra charge for weekend moves. 24·hour phone. (214) Escort-(713) 751·9000. FREE MEXICAN FOOD BUFFET-NO COVER 742-8088. Houston. GIW/M, 24, wishes to meet masculine Mexican men, 18-30 yrs., statewide. (713) 524-1806. "SHOW OF SHOWS" 8PM-2AM $1.50 COVER TILL 10:30PM Houston. Moving, hauling. (713) 526-2902. Houston. LANDSCAPES BY DAVID Houston. For our beautiful friend, J.e. Barrera, who COMING: APAIL 17 MISS CATCH-ONE PAGEANT Wood decks & fences, outdoor lighting, landscap- Is presently dealing with temporary paralysis, we MICHAEL EDWARDS PRODUCER, FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 747-1637 ing, grass sodding, sprinkler systems, waterfalls. are asking for donations of $5 or more. Please send For information call (713) 780-3603. Also indoor contributions to J.e. Barrera Fund, 3317 Montrose, plant leasing. Suite 112, Houston, Texas 77006. With love and EXPERIENCED BARTENDER WANTED, FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE BAR gratitude, friends of Houston. Income taxes & accounting by protes- J.e. slonal, Eves after 7pm, (713) 524-7629. California. 1,000 Men! 4565 MAATIN LUTHER KING BLVD @ OLD SPANISH TRAIL Nationwide ads Houston. TV & stereo repair. Call Doug, (713) (415) 626-1100 any1ime. HOUSTON 641-2521 526-2358 after 6pm. PAGE 85 PAGE 84 TWT APRIL 8 • 14. 1983 TWT APRIL 8 • 14. 1983 COMING THENEXTTWO WEEKENDS TRAVEL Dallas. Living Gay in a Gay World San Francisco. NEW LOW RATE! Condominium living Gay in a Straight World APRIL 16 & 17 AND 23 & 24 from $27 per night for two. Suite San Francisco, 116 2 series of workshops exploring several problem Hancock Street, San Francisco, CA 94114, (415) areas of gay lifestyles and how to cope with them 552-7526. (i.e., "coming out," relationships, crises-such as suicide, or AIDS, etc.). 6 week evening session Glen Rose. EL RANCHO VISTA-Bed & breakfast begins Tuesday 4/12183. Two-day Saturday session I'APRIL IN MONTROSE" and a whole lot more. Fun in the country for lovers will begin 4/16. For information contact Nancy Bas- & friends and the single man. We are not your usual inger, M.S.S.w., C.S.W., (214) 742-8137. Group, in- overnight stopover. P.O. Box 245, Glen Rose, TX dividual, relationship and marital counseling also PREMIERESALEOF GAY PRIDEWEEK'83 T-SHIRTSAND BUTTONS 76043, (817) 897-4982. offered. Dallas. New Dallas Guest House. Completely fur- Dallas. Twilight of the gods is coming. IN THE PARKING lOT ADJACENT TO MARY'S-NOON Till? nished apartments by the day. Conveniently located in Oak Lawn, (214) 526-8134. Texas. Artists, musicians, etc. interested in par- ticipating in this year's Houston Gay Pride Week SUPPORTGPW '83 Florida. KEY WEST -SEA ISLE-Rooms and event, Men and Women Together/An Evening of the -- suites with all amenities. Solar pool, jacuzzi, Arts, please attend our first meeting on April 14, weights, nude sundeck, breakfast, weekend 7:30pm, 4010 Stanford. Call Roz at (713) 521-2461 for cocktail parties, parking. 915T Windsor Lane, Key further information. A Montrose Arts Alliance- West, Florida. Call toll free for brochure, rates, and sponsored event. reservations-(800)-327-4837. PUBLIC SERVICE lI~IT Houston. Serving Houston's gay needs! Airline tickets, hotel reservations, complete travel ar- Ft. Worth. DignitylFt. Worth (Gay Catholics & rangements. No service charge. Traveltech, 5719 Friends) meets every first and third Sunday at Kirby, Houston, TX. (713) 522-8227. 7:30pm at the Catholic Renewal Center, 4503 Bridge St., Ft. Worth. Call (817) 283-8588 for infor- TlillOllc.11 I NOTICES mation. Dallas. Open house sponsored by the Peoples Dallas. AIDS counselinglsupport groups being Sovereign Court of Dallas, Sunday, April 10, from 2 formed: to 6, 5904 Gunius. Come meet with the Soveriegn Dealing with feelings for persons working on Court of Dallas. Free bar. Call (214) 521-0541 for negative feelings associated with AIDS or with DI"E.,SITY '"' more Information or 826-3533 after 6pm. lifestyle changes. Dallas. Applications being accepted for Sovereign AIDS patient's !l'0up for individuals who have Emperor & Empress. Must be Dallasite for one year. AIDS and are looking for psychological support. 110USTON CJAY PRIDE WEEI~ 1983 Call (214) 521-0541 by April 15. Oak Lawn Counseling Center, (214) 528-2081. HOUSTON 1983 GAY PRIDE PARADE theme: "UNITY THROUGH DIVERSITY" -a salueto Texas- 1983 HOUSTON GAY PRIDE PARADE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FOR ENTRY If your organization or business wishes to participate In the 1983 Houston Gay Pride Week Parade, the following entry blank must be completed and mailed to: Larry 8agneris, Jr., Parade Chairman, 2001 Branard, No.8, Houston, Texas 77098; telephone (713) 521·9295. Name of Organization or Buslness _ Street Addressi ~--- City' _ ZIP _ Telephone' _ Name of person we may contact _ UNIT: Float Truck Car Marching Units Others, _ ENTRANCE FEE: $150 BUSINESS $75 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE IN THE HANDS OF THE HOUSTON PARADE COMMITTEE NO LATER THAN MAY 31,1983 Applications will be accepted in order of receipt. Individuals responsible for each parade entry MUST attend the following scheduled organizational meetings: (1) Sunday, May 1, 2:30pm at Kindred Spirits; selection of Grand Marshals on agenda. (2) Sunday, June 5, 2:30pm at Kindred Spirits; Guideline for Parade participants. (3) Thursday, June 23, 7:30pm at Numbers; Placement of units In parade. THIS MEETING IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST. RETURN WITH REMITTANCE HGPW RECOMMENDS PARADES ETCETERA, INC. for professional float building and design. Contact HENK HENNI (713) 644'()969 PAGE 87 PAGE 86 TWT APRIL8 - 14. 1983 TWT APRIL8 - 14. 1983 \\911 ~CALENDAR FRIDAY - APRIL 8 (DA) MCCD: Prayer Service, 7:15p (HO) Copa: Mr. Houston contest !l\Tr! (HO) FUC: lambda Alanon mtg, evening (HO) MCCR: Aytz Chayim service, 8p GALVESTON (409) 763-9031 SATURDAY - APRIL 9 214 23RD STREET TREMONT (AB) EMCC: Pot luck, 7:3Op (DA) MCCD: Prayer service, 7:15p; Oak lawn Symphonic Band concert, 8p GALVESTON'S (HO) Catholic St. Cntr: Dignity mtg, 7p (HO) Chapel of the Woodlands: Services, 7:3Op HOTTEST SUNDAY - APRIL 10 (AB) EMCC: Services, 11a SHOW (AU) MCCA: Services, 2p (DA) Cole Pari< Cts: Oak Lawn Tennis, noon FRIDAY. APRIL 8 (DA) FUC: Meeting, 2p (DA) MCCD: Services, 11a & 7:15p SWEET SAVAGE (DA) Sovereign Court: Open house 2-8p, 52H)541 (DA) UCC: Services, 11a; 7:3Op CANDI HOLIDAY (FW) Agape MCC: Services, 11a (GA) MCCG: Services, 11a CBANTE CARTIER (HO) Bering UMC: Services, 10:50a (HO) Ch. of Christ: Services, 12:3Op and (HO) Ch. of Good Shepherd: Services, 1p MARIE (HO) CCF: Services, 10:45a, 7:15p (HO) Comm. Gospel Ctr.: Meeting, 2:3Op (HO) Kindred Spirits: GPW 83 meeting, 2:3Op (HO) MacGregor Pari<: Mont Tennis Club, 10:3Oa (HO) MCCR: Services, 10:45a & 7:15p (HO) Mont. Ch. of Christ Services, 12:3Op (HO) New Freedom Ch.: Services, 10a (SA) Dignity: Mass, 5p (SA) MCCSA: Services, 11a, 7p MONDAY - APRIL 11 (AU) Lambda: Men's Rap Group, 8p (DA) Bronco Bowl: OlBA Bowling (DA) DGA: Meeting, 7:3Op (HO) Bering Ch.: Montrose singers tryouts, 7p (HO) CCF: Bible study, 7:15p (HO) MCCR: Alanon mtg, 8p (HO) Mont. Coun. Ctr.: AIDS support group, 6:3Op (HO) Ranch: VD screening, 8p-12a (HO) St. Stephen's Epis. Ch.: Rev, Norman Pettinger, 7:3Op (HO) Stadium Lanes: MSA Bowling TUESDAY - APRIL 12 (DA) MCC: Oak Lawn Band rehearsal, 7p (HO) Autry House: Rev, Norman Pettinger, 7:3Op (HO) Bering Ch~ Mont svm. Band rehearsal, 7:3Op (HO) Comm. Gospel Ctr.: Meeting, 7:3Op (HO) Data Prof.: Meeting, 7:3Op (HO) MSA Volleyball: @ Gregory-Lincoln sen. 7:3Op WEDNESDAY - APRIL 13 (AB) EMCC: Bible Study, 8p (AU) MCC: Services, 7:3Op (DA) MCC: Services, 7:15p (FW) Agape MCC: Services, 7:3Op (FW) Tender Trap: Blood pressure test, 8:3Op (GA) MCC: Gay singles rap, 7:3Op (HO) CCF: Services, 7:15p (HO) Copa: VD screening, 9p-1a (HO) MCCR: Services, 7:3Op; Alanon mtg, 8p (HO) New Freedom Ch.: PrayerlShare time, 4:3Op THURSDAY - APRIL 14 (AU) Lambda: Women's Rap Group, 7:3Op (DA) MCCD: Orchestra rehearsal, 7:15p (HO) en of Good Shepherd: Bible study, 7:3Op (HO) KPFT (FM 90): Wilde 'n' Stein ShOW, 7:3Op (HO) Stadium Lanes: MSA bowling '\\111 PAGE 88 PAGE 89 TWT APAIL 8 - 14, 1983 TWT APAIL 8 - 14, 1983 - ~ _---THE GUIDE BEAUMONT CHURCHES (Area Code: 409) ABILENE CHURCH (Area Code: 915) Golden Triangle Church of Christian Faith. . . Exodus MCC .... 1074'12S. 2nd/P.O. Box 2473 .... 862-6266 ..... 6950 College Unit G 755.Q861 ABILENE CLUB (Area Code: 915) Trinity ..... Rle. BlP.O. Box 510177630 835-68781883-8655 Walnut SI. Pub. . . . . 4th & Walnut...... 677-2522 BEAUMONT CLUBS (Area Code: 409) ABILENE ORGANIZATION (Area Code: 915) Copa 304 Orleans...... 8324206 Janashop ...... 1074'12S.2nd ...... 673-5462 BEAUMONT COUNSELING (Area Code: 409) AMARILLO CLUB (Area Code: 915) Institute of Mental Devel. .... 2182 Eastex Fwy ..... 899-2390 Maggie's Disco 1005 N. Fillmore 372·5081 COLLEGE STATION ORGANIZATIONSIHELPLlNES Papillion...... 401 Taylor...... 374-1342 (Area Code: 409) Take Five 323 West 10th 372·9240 Alternative P.O. Box 8109177844 84&B022 AMARILLO ORGANIZATIONS (Area Code: 915) Gay Student Services...... 848-8022 AA (24-hours) ...... 373-6025 CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH (Area Code: 512) Crisis Intervention ...... 37&4251 Unitarian Church 3125 Home Rd. Gay Community Services P.O.Box 2324179105 . CORPUS CHRISTI CLUBS (Area Code: 512) ARLINGTON CLUB (Area Code: 817) Hidden Door 1003 Morgan Ave 882'()183 Tarrant County Mining Co 735 N. Collins 265Q448 Jolly Jack II 413 Peoples 881-9049 ARLINGTON BUSINESS (Area Code: 817) Spanish Galleon 517 N. Chaparral 882-0510 Roommates of America. . . . . 261-6395 Zodiac . 617 S. Staples 883-7753 ARLINGTON ORGANIZATIONSIHELPLlNES (Area Code: 817) CORPUS CHRISTI ORGANIZATIONSIHELPLlNES Tarrant County Gay Alliance. . 92&3521 (Area Code: 512) UTA Comm. Serv. Cntr. (psychiatric help) . . .273-2165 Alpha Plasma Center 3105 Ayers SI. 883-2640 Gay Alcoholics Anon 3125 Home Rd.... 882'()7091937·1381 AUSTIN ADULT BOOKSTORES (Area Code: 512) DALLAS ATTORNEYS (Area Code: 214) Fortress ...... 505 E.6th .. . 472-1452 Day, Kim K 1309 Main #1112 742·2281 Mr. Peepers. . 213 E. 6th 47W243 Stallion Bookstore 706 E. 6th . .. 477'()148 Koss, Gregory 4503 Lemmon 5594760 Kowalski, John 3131 Turtle Creek #222 526-9699 Stud's 1-35& Braker Ln...... 834-2911 Texas No.1 News Stand 1910 Guadalupe. . .472.()Q10 Sullivan, Bob 327-5463 Wild Bill's 613 W. 29th. . 477-0457 Wolff, Rhett D 701 Commerce #401 745-1617 DALLAS BATH (Area Code: 215) AUSTIN BATH (Area Code: 512) Club Dallas 2616 Swiss 821·1990 Club Austin 3IJ8W. 16th 47fH986 DALLAS BUSINESSES/SERVICES (Area Code: 214) AUSTIN BUSINESSESISERVICES (Area Code: 512) A Better Car Rental 3704 Maple 526-8496 Capitol ofTexas Travel Agency .. 1501 W. 5th #102 .. 478-2487 American Electronics (allergists) 52&4112/521-3623 ...... In Texas ...... HlOO·252-3231 Araya, Robert (photography) 521-6284 Connections Box 101-812W. N. Loop. . .. 474-1860 Body Works 351'()2QO Eagle Leather 705 Red River .. . . B&W Liquors 4044 Cedar Springs 526-5820 Mr. Video 213 E. 6th 478-0243 ...... 2402 N. Fitzhugh 821-0411 Taylor, Scott (photography) 926-0253 Carpet Fresh Systems 3409 Oak Lawn #216 381·5829 Twin Liquors 519 E. 7th ...... •.... 472-6595 Colonial Terrace Apts 3009 Knight 522-3922 Video Barn .708 E. 6th 477.Q459 Eagle Leathers. . 3912 Cedar Springs 52&4820 Wax Attack Records...... 609 E. 7th 473-8313 ...... 4025 Maple Ave 528-4620 AUSTIN CHURCHES (Area Code: 512) ...... 4117 Maple Ave...... 52&4820 MCCA ... . P.O. Box 18961178760 443-3332 ESP Travel . 3409 Oak Lawn #212 521-8786 AUSTIN CLUBS (Area Code: 512) Gaspipe 4012 Maple...... 526-5982 Back Street Basics ...... 611 E. 7th 477-3391 Gene Cloud (contracting) 522·1307 Boat House. . 407 Colorado 474-9867 Hair Revue 2525 Wycliff 522-6481 Chances. . 900 Red River 472-8273 High Voltage 4008 Cedar Springs 522·5600 Dirty Sally's Apartment ..... 2828 Rio Grande 478-8782 Holderby Travel Prestonwood Tower #316 . Pizazz 404 Colorado...... 474-7003 ... 5151 Belt Line 9804792 Private Cellar 709 E. 6th 477.()387 Jartran Truck Rental 3704 Maple ...... 526-8496 Jim Richardson & Assoc. (real estate) .... 3113 Hood SI. .... The Crossing. . . . .611 Red River. . . . 476-3611 .521-3000 Round Up Saloon 705 Red River . . . . . 47~ Kingswood Apartments 2727 Kings Rd. . 526-2690 AUSTIN ORGANIZATIONSIHELPLlNES (Area Code: 512) Linda's Surplus Store 4323 Maple 526-8601 AI.Anon-Lambda . . . .5518 Burnet Rd 451-3071 Lobo Bookshop 4008 "C" Cedar Springs. . .522·1132 Alcoholics Anon.-Lambda ... 5518 Burnet Rd 451-3071 Luxury Motors of Dallas...... 383-2402 Austin Lambda 302 W. 15th 476&>53 Memorabilias 3908 Cedar Springs 522-6601 Austin VD Screening & Clinic 15 Waller. 480-8555 Memorabilias Boutique, Etc ..... 3109 Reagan 521-8217 Brighter Day Counseling Ctr...... 451-2255 Metro Mail Service 3521·A McKinney 528-9710 Dignity/Austin P.O. Box 7471. . .441·2241 Oak Lawn Hair Co 4008 Cedar Springs 5214541 Gayline P.O.Box 6559178712...... 477-6699 Oak Lawn Records 3810 Congress #121 521.()35Q Gay Nurses Alliance 2206 NewfieldJ78703 . Off the Street. 3921 Cedar Springs. . .. 521·9051 Gay Student Assocation Box 275, UT Union Bldg ...... ZIP 78712 441-3678 Pretty Patios . 352·1535 Roommates of America...... 458-7227 Hotline-MH/MR(24hrs) 472-HELP Season Air (AlC, elec., plumb.) .... Metro-261-0335 Unit 5095 Law Students for Human Rights UT Law School ...... 727 E.26thl78705 . Steven Foster Aeorbics ...... ' '. 526-6292 Tapelenders 3910 Cedar Springs 526-6344 Lesbian/Gay Alcohol & Drug Abuse Collective .... 302 W. 15th ...... 476&>53 Thicket (condos)...... 528-7330 TL Construction. . . .2505 Throckmorton. .521-9723 Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus Box 822178767 .. 474-2717 Tonsorium . . . . 2900 Henderson...... 823-1410 Lesbian/Gay Speakers Group 302 W. 15th 476&>53 TWT Magazine 3409 Oak Lawn #117 . .521-0622 Rebecca Johnson Clinic 15 Waller 480-8555 Union Jack 3918 Cedar Springs .528-9604 Republican Alternative Committee for Texas...... Box 225178767 ..472-2020 Video Environment-Galleria .. 13350 Dallas Pky. .386-8714 VVV Records 3905 Cedar Springs 522-3470 American Gay Atheists P.O.Box 8644178712 . PAGE 91 PAGE 90 TWT APRIL 8 - 14, 1983 TWT APRIL 6 - 14, 1963 FORT WORTH CHURCH (Area Code: 817) Pegasus (Prof. & Bus_Org) .. _. _...... •...... 348-8581 Winery, The 2404 Cedar Springs 749{)250 AIDS Hotline 526-2181 Agape MCC 2336 Hemphill @ Page 926-7000 Police Harassment Reporting 522·5991 FORT WORTH CLUBS (Area Code: 817) Wycliff Terrace Apts Wycliff & Toll Rd 522-0520 Alcoholics Anonymous (Dallas Lambda) 698-0200 ...... or 528-4233 DALLAS CHURCHES (Area Code: 214) Alcohol Treatment Center 3949 Maple 559-4350 Come Along Inn ... S. Jennings @ Pennsylvania ... 332-0720 Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns 522·7813 Bethany Presbyterian Church ...... 52lJ.4084 Black & White Men Together P.O. Box 36133175235 Corral...... 621 Hemphill...... 335-0196 Psychiatric Emergencies- Parkland Hospital 638-1800 Church of Universal Truth P.O. Box 683175221 826-7671 Cliff Dwellers Social Club 321 N. lang 94W069 DJ's 1308 St. Louis...... 927·7321 Community Gospel Center 321 W. lang 942-3277 Community Productions 3331 Knight·D 521-2037 R.J. Productions 824-3533 Downtowner 3208 W. 7th 332.0335 SMU-Gay/Lesbian Stu. Org P.O. 1638175275 . First Unitarian Church of Dallas 4015 Normandy Community Resource Center/Gayline 748-6790 651 Club 651 S. Jennings 332-0745 STD Clinic 1936 Amelia Ct. 92(}7950 MCG-Dallas 2701 Reagan. . .. 52fXl221 Concerned Amer. /Preserv/Human Rights. . 2:n.3100 TenderTrap 1815 E. Lancaster ·· .33&0031 United Community Church .... 4402 Roseland .... 827-5088 Dallas Alternate 748-6790 Suicide Prevention 828-1000 Tequila Sunrise 1612 Park Place 927-9861 DALLAS CLUBS (Area Code: 214) Dallas Emergency ...... 744-4444 THRF .... 3128 Lemmon Ave E #304 ZIP 75204 522-5991 The Lumber Company 700 S. Jennings 332-0192 Chaps 2515 N. Fitzhugh . .. 824-9158 Dallas Gay Alliance .... P.O. Box 190712175219 528-4233 (Texas Human Rights Foundation) The Other Place 1036 N. Henderson 335-1001 Crews Inn 3220 N. Fitzhugh...... 526-9320 Dallas Gay Pride Association 522·1713 ext. 120 Turtle Creek Chorale .... P.O. Box 19Q806175219.. - .368-5500 FORT WORTH ORGANIZATIONSIHELPLINES Eighth Day 2509 N. Fitzhugh 8230276 Dallas Motorcycle Club P.O. 190525175219 .828-4528 Violence Against Gays NGTF Hotline 1-800-221-7044 (Area Code: 817) Hidden Door 5025 Bowser .....•.... 526-9211 Deaf Action Center 52HJ407 DALLAS RESTAURANTS (Area Code: 214) Center for the Community .... 2412 Lipscomb 926-3521 High Country . . . .3121 Inwood 351·2278 Dignity/Outreach of Dallas P.O. 50868175250 33().1063 Grand Crystal Palace 2424 Swiss Ave 824-1263 Crisis/Suicide Intervention (24 hour help) 336-3355 J.R.'s. . 3923 Cedar Springs 526-1004 Jugs 2812 N. Henderson. . 82W746 Drug Treatment Clinic 401 Exposition 82fXlO3O Dignity/Fort Worth. P.O. Box 130391Arlingtonl76013 . ~ No Name Bar...... 2513 N. Fitzhugh 823{)790 Emergence (Christian Scientists) ..... Box 2878175221 Lurtino's ..13601 Preston Rd. G-22 . Ft. Worth Sports Assoc .... (volleyball, tennis, racquetball, .... _ Carillon Tower E 661-9766 Park 5404 Lemmon. . 521-6553 Episcopallntegrity/D-FW . P.O. Box 190331 .522-1196/69H!403 softball) ...... _. . . . 246-3573 Round·Up Saloon 3912-14 Cedar Spgs . . .. 522·9611 Evangelicals Concerned .... 2901 Knight#111 .... 522-2061 Peppino's Too 3326 N. Fitzhugh . _ 521-4560 Lambda AA ·.· _ 332-3533 Saint,The 2809N.Pearl 871·1070 Gay Academic Union of N. TX . Box 2402 ZIP 75221 .526-2365 Now That's Italian (pizza) ... 3651 Cedar Springs 522-2340 Lutherans Concerned 595-1176 Sassi's...... 4516 McKinney 526-9328 Gay Atheist League of America. .. PO 190215/75219 ..... Tony's Corner 3531 Oak Lawn...... 521-5350 Tarrant Co. Gay Alliance. P.O. Box 11044 ZIP 76109 .571-6977 Snake Pit coming soon 742·2245 Gay Bowling League 528-2963 DALLAS THEATRE (Area Code: 214) V.D. Clinic 1800 University 870-7223 Sundance Kids 4025 Maple 526-9173 Gayline ...... 748-6790 Inwood Theatre 5458 Lovers Lane . - . GALVESTON CHURCH (Area Code: 409) Tex's Ranch 4117 Maple 526-9302 Gay Mensa ...... 254-2544 DENTON ORGANIZATION (Area Code: 817) Metropolitan Community Church .. 1824 Broadway .. 765-7628 GLAD (Gay/Lesbian Assoc. of Denton) .... P.O. Box 951 .... . or 529-6616 Unicorn 4125 Lemmon...... 5214666 Gay Methodist...... P.O. Box 64427175206 . 382-1661/387-8216 Uptown Dallas 2911 Routh @ Cedar Springs ... 698-0034 Gay Parents ...... 3444 Normandy .. . 528-1024 GALVESTON CLUBS/HOTELS (Area Code: 409) DALLAS COUNSELING (Area Code: 214) Gay Unitarians...... 348-8581 DICKENSON ORGANIZATIONS (Area Code: 713) Angelettes/Fly 2101 0 V, St 763-9842 Corley, Rip...... 826-0885 Greater Dallas Info & Referral Service...... 747-3711 Texas Bay Area Gays P.O. Box 861 332-3737 Blue Room 214 23rd 763-9031 Julian, Debra, M.S...... 53Q.9358 Herpes Help Hotline MNV/F-7·11p 742·9888 EL PASO CLUBS (Area Code: 915) Kon-Tiki 214 23rd ...... •.... 763-9031 Oak Lawn Counseling Ctr. ..3409 Oak Lawn #202 .. 528-2081 Integrity-Dallas/Ft. Worth 522-6305 Old Plantation 219 S. Ochoa 533-6055 Mary's II _ 2502 av, St 763-9435 Stout, David 3631 Cedar Springs #102 521-3770 Lawyer Referral. . 745-1227 San Antonio Mining Co 800 E. San Antonio 54&9903 Robert's laFitte _213 Kempner 765-6896 DALLAS DOCTORSIDENTISTS (Area Code: 214) Lutherans Concerned 526-2553 Whispers 601 N. EI Paso 544-6969 Silver Palace 2214 Mechanic 763-9334 GLEN ROSE ACCOMMODATION (Area Code: 817) Community Medical Clinic .. 3409 Oak Lawn #209 .. 528-3030 N.O.W. Lesbian Rights 3108 Routh St. 742-6918 EL PASO ORGANIZATIONS (Area Code: 915) EI Rancho Vista P.O. Box 245176043 897-4982 DeBrucque, DDS 2735 N. Washington. .522·2000 Oak Lawn Block Assoc. . . P.O. Box 190408175219.. Alpha Plasma Center 720 Texas Ave. . 532·5322 Harlan, Wendell P., DDS .. 728 Preston Forest Ctr ... 361·2786 Oak Lawn Bowling Association Greg 368-5313 HOUSTON ACCOMMODATION (Area Code: 713) Dignity/EI Paso P.O. Box 26523 . Memorial Park Motel 50 Waugh Dr. .. . 861-1311 DALLAS FITNESS CENTER (Area Code: 214) Oak Lawn Medical Clinic ..... 2601 Wellborn 522·7770 Gala EI Paso 1836 E. Cliff SM-7475 Fitness Exchange ..... 2815 Oak Lawn #101 ..... 526-1220 Oak Lawn Softball Assoc. . 522-1713 HOUSTON ADULT BOOKSTORES (Area Code: 713) DALLAS ORGANIZATIONSIHELPLINES (Area Code: 214) Oak Lawn Symphonic Band _ _ 351-6697 FORT WORTH BUSINESSES (Area Code: 817) Asylum. _ 1201 Richmond .. Affirmation/Methodist 521-6769 Oak Lawn Tennis Assoc. 6036 Birchbrook #128175206526-5717 Macareno, AI (photography) 735-1614 Ballpark 1830 W. Alabama . Affirmation/Mormon . 559-3353 Parents Anonymous ...... 284-1108 Round.Up Roommates.. ..440 E. Belknap #4 834-8972 HEIGHTS WELCOMING THE TEXAS GAY AND LESBIAN STUDENT ORGANIZATION APARTMENT LOCATORS COALITION TO THEIR MEETING IN COLLEGE STATION THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Apartment hunting? lO:30PM SHOW We can help. STARRING ROXIE COLLINS, JENNIFER L. MORRIS • Good locations from AND SYLVER Downtown. A BENEFIT SHOW FOR TGLSOC • Various areas available in the Heights. • From $260 up. CALL US TODAY 869,7364 805-C OLD WELBORN RD. 1034 HEIGHTS BLVD. TUESDAY 9PM-2AM IO¢ DRINK NITE COLLEGE STATION HOUSTON 696-1100 PAGE 93 PAGE 92 TWT APRIL 8 - 14, 1983 TWT APRIL 8 • 14. 1983 New Freedom Christian Church .... 912 W. 11th .... 591·1342 Montrose Counseling Ctr. (psychotherapy & alcoholism treat- Cinema Southeast. . 2730 S. Richey . Leatherworks 4307 Montrose ...... 529-0120 Presbytery of New Covenant (Pres. Ctr.) . 41 Oakdale. 526-2585 ment) 900 Lovett #203 529-0037 HOUSTON DOCTORSIDENTISTS 713) Mangum Road News. . 3837 Mangum 956-2991 Limousines d'Elegance 523-4352 HOUSTON CLUBS (Area Code: 713) '(A;~~c.;(;e~ Studz News 1132 W. Alabama .. Manhole (clothing) 1983W. Gray 522·1089 Barn ... 710 Pacific .... . 526-9427 Fraternall, Paul, DDS No.6 Chelsea PI 523-7432 Jac.kson, R Mark, 0.0. (optometrist) :: : : : .. 661·9686 Talk of the Town I 8228 Gulf Fwy.l-45S @ Howard/Belfort exit Men At Work (domestics) ...... 526-1110 Brazos River Bottom. . .2400 Brazos 528-9192 Montrose Ventures, Inc. . ... 2205 Montrose 527-0686 Smith, Bruce W., DDS 4410 Montrose .. 529-4364 Talk of the Town II 4121 I45N @ Crosstimbers . Briar Patch 2294 Holcombe. . . . .865-9678 Talk of the Town III 3519 Bellaire Move Masters 420W. Alabama #16 . .521-3155 Strauss, Gerald z., MD 12 Oak Tower, #1330: : : : 877-8805 Catch One 4585 Martin Luther King Blvd. . . .641·2521 HOUSTON FITNESS CENTERS (Area Code: 713) Westhollow Books 13990 Westheimer 558-5133 Muscle Beach T·Shirt Co 1340 Westheimer 5234390 Chicken Cocp. . . .535 Westheimer . .526-2240 HOUSTON ADULT THEATRES (Area Code: 713) Oh Boy Boots 912 Westheimer 524-7659 Fitness Exchange ..3307 Richmond 524·9932 Copa ...... 2631 Richmond . . . . .528-2259 Jim's Gym. . .. . 807 Westheimer 528-5467 French Quarter. . 3201 Louisiana 527-0782 Palmer Electric (comm. & res.) ..... 904 Welch 522·7169 Deep . . . . 2212 Converse...... 528-8234 Talk of the Town. . 8228 Gulf Fwy.. Park Liquor Wholesale. . .3207 Montrose 523-0427 HOUSTON ORGANIZATIONSIHELPLINES (Area Code: 713) Double R Saloon...... 5731 Kirby...... 521·1444 A Capella Chorus (Church of Christ)...... 777-9286 HOUSTON ATTORNEY (Area Code: 713) pHOTography; Eli Gukich . 523-0315 Dirty Sally's...... 220 Avondale. . 529-7525 Record Rack 3109 S. Shepherd. . 524-3602 ACLU ...... 1236W. Gray...... 524-5925 O'Kane, Patricia 3212 Smith #102 . .526-7911 Drum 1732Westheimer. . . .528-8528 Schwab, M. Robert 526-9139 RMS Automotive. . 1759Westheimer 529-5855 American Leathermen ...... • . . . . . 528-8528 E/J's 1213 Richmond...... 527·9071 Astro Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf ..•.•...... 520-9451 Telford, Phillip...... 622·5678 R&W Reed's Key Shop. 1612Westheimer .526-2657/526-1922 Exile...... 1011 Bell ...... 659-0453 Single Services (I & dlc) ..... 1615 Westheimer 524-9560 BWMT(Black & White Men Together). . . •. HOUSTON BATHS/GYM (Area Code: 713) Galleon . 2303 Richmond .522·7616 Box Office ...... 1625 Richmond . . 522·1625 Sound Warehouse. . . .3800 Farnham. . 523-2200 3317 Montrose #1142 ...... 529-3211 G.B.I. . .. 1419 Richmond .. . . 52Ba903 CHE...... P.O.3045177253.. 68(}3346 Club Houston 2205 Fannin 6594998 Spec's Unlimited 4709 Richmond. . 961·9705 Hole, The...... 109Tuam ...... 528-9128 Midtowne Spa 3100 Fannin @ Elgin 522·2379 Speedy Printing .. . 5400 Bellaire 867·7417 Colt 45's...... 528-9192 JR's . .808 Pacific .' . . . . .521·2519 Conroe Area Gay Women . 756-0354 2300 Club 2306 Genesee ...... 528-<3235 Statement Floral Studio 539 W. Alabama. . .521-0854 Just Marion & Lynn's 817 Fairview.. . .. 528-9110 HOUSTON BUSINESSES/SERVICES Super Video 5527 Weslayan 867·5722 Court of the Single Star .... P.O.Box 3554177001 757·7093 Keyboard. . . 3012 Milam...... 528-6986 Crisis Hotline...... 228-1505 (Area Code: 713) T.N.T. Shirts 402·C Hyde Park. . .528-3798 Kindred Spirits 5245 Buffalo Speedway. . . .865-9756 A·Bugman Pest Control 2264626 The Tire Place 2830 Hicks 869-5451 Dial.A.Gay.Atheist ...... 524-2222 Lazy J ...... 312 Tuam ...... 528-9343 Diana Foundation 2700 Masonl77006 524-5791 Academy 2030 Westheimer . . 526-0929 Tommy's Barber Shop 2154 Portsmouth 5268216 Lolla's Depot . . .2327 Grant 5268342 Acker-Blum Realtors 1947 W. Gray . . .52S !~aMemorialPark Motel and Club a50 WAUGH DRIVE 869-0521 HOUSTON tiE MEN ~, ~ACROSSTHE A.BUGMAN PEST CONTROL STREET FROM WO.ULD LIKE TO. SERVE YO. NEW YORK SPOTTS PARK CONSTRUCTION APRIL 9-10 SPECIAL GUESTS COMPANY VASQUEZ BROTHERS FROM MEXICO CITY NEW YORK 9PM SHOW SATURDAY APRIL 9 WITH MC SHANNA ROBERTS AND THE REGULARS MEN BOX OFFICE OPEN: MON-THURS 11AM-1AM FRI-SAT .11AM-3AM SUN 1PM-12AM 3201 LOUISIANA • HOUSTON (713) 527-0782 TRACY JANEE JOHNSON SANDY TAYLOR JESSICA STEEL OUR PHONE NUMBER SPELLS PAGE 95 TWT APRIL 8 • 14, 1983 PAGE 94 TWT APRIL 8 • 14. 1983 Drug Abuse MHMR 3721A S. Presa St 533-9156 Gay Political Caucus (mail add: Box 66664, Houston 77266) Montrose Symphonic Band 1022 Westheimer 527-9454 SAN ANGELO CLUB (Area Code: 915) Phase III 2226 Sherwood Way 942-9188 Elea~or Roosevelt Demo. Club ... P.O. Box 12197 : : : 733-8388 (meeting at) 4600 Main #217 521-1000 MontroseTennlsClub Jim 527-9178 Family Services Assoc ..... ''- 230 Pereida . . . . .226-3391 Gay Rights A.C.LU Box 66844177006 . Mustang Club,lnc Box 66074mOO6 . SAN ANTONIO BATHS (Area Code: 512) Club San Antonio 1802 N. Main 735-2467 Forward Found., Inc. (community education) 222 9575 Gay Rights National Lobby 521-0196 Neartown Assoc 3317 Montrose #131 522-1000 Friends, Etc 7115 Blanco Rd. #114-3i5t78216 - Gay Switchboard P.O. 3624 529-3.211 Operation Documentation 521-1000 Executive Health Club 723 Ave. B 225-<3807 SAN ANTONIO BUSINESSES (Area Code: 512) Gay Services Healthline Box 12706/78212 222-1810 GreenspointlFM 1960 Friends 821-9681 pazy Liberacion 215 Marshall #115177006 . Gay Switchboard 733-7300 Bexar Florist 112 Mission 271-3643 He & She Productions 850-1007/485-5712 Peer Counseling Center of Houston 772-6424 Helpline (Drug Abuse Central) ...... 225-4066 First Star News 6724 San Pedro 826-0057 Homophile Interfaith Alliance 729 Manor 52~969 Professional & Executive Council 523-2025 Integrity P.O. Box 15006/78212. . 227-1550 Hamilton-Mendiola Studio (photography) 223-9199 Houston Community Clowns 862-8314 Rice Gay/les. Support Group . P.O. Box 1892 (Univ.) .524-0724 LambdaAA 1312 Wyoming .271-3843 Kevin Wagner Unique Cards/Gifts .. 1801 N. Main .. 733-3555 Houston Data Professionals 52~922 Texas Bay Area Gays .. P.O. Box 861, (Clear Lake) .. 332-3737 Las MujeresiWomen's Center ... 802 E. Mistletoe ... 736-6478 Houston Gay Pride Info (John) 520-5214 Texas Gay Conference 106 Avondale 869-7231 Sound of Music 208 E. Houston 222-1821 Lesbian & Gay People in Medicine. 1015 W. Woodlawnl78201 ...... 2307 SW Military 92~995 Houston Health Dept...... 1115 N. McGregor 222-4201 Texas Human Rights Found 1519 Maryland 526-9139 Mission City Chorale 2503 Jackson-Keller #113 . Houston North Professionals Box 3840 Humblel77338821-7126 Unitarian Gay Caucus 5210 Fannin 520-9767 The Unicorn Cards &Gifts .... 4104 McCullough 824-6204 .342-4198/737-1947 Video World 1802 N. Main 736-9927 Human Rights League 401 Avondale 52~969 American Gay Atheists P.O. Box 66711mOO6 . Parents & Friends of Gays 511 E. 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Courtland ... lesbian/Gay People in Medicine .. 104 Westheimer .. 880-9486 Frankie's Hamburgers 926 Westheimer 529-7896 Cahoots 435 McCarty 344-9257 San Antonio Free Clinic .... 1136 W. Woodlawn .... 733-0363 lesbian/Gay Resource Serv. UofH .. P.O. 3OOfTl004 .. 749-1253 House of Pies 3112 Kirby 528-3816 Club Atlantis 321 Navarro 225-9488 ...... or 732-4661 Lone Star Four P.O. Box 66804177006 . House of Pies 6142 Westheimer 782-1200 Crew 309 W. Market 223-0333 San Antonio Plasma Services .112 Auditorium Cir.. 223-2958 Lutherans Concerned for Gay People 453-1143 Omar's 808 Lovett 528-3589 Executive Health Club 723 Ave. B ....• _.. 225-<3807 The Bridge (youth shelter) 806 Wilson Blvd 734-9532 ...... or 521-0863 Rascal's 2702 Kirby 524~1272 Faces 119EI Mio ····· .341-4302 V.D. Testing (Healthline) 222-1810 Montrose Art Alliance . 521-2461 Spanish Flower 3921 N. Main 869-1706 LJ.'s 3503 West Ave 341-9359 Montrose Business Guild P.O. 66973 #1029 52Sa400 Tim's Coffee Shop 1525 Westheimer 529-2289 SAN ANTONIO RESTAURANT (Area Code: 512) Madam Arthur's 807 N. SI. Mary's 225-9678 Circles 107 W. Locust 733-5237 Montrose Chorale 1022 Westheimer 527-9454 Tropicana Club 2114 Peckham 52&0064 Raw Power & Light Co 2315 San Pedro 734-3399 Montrose Clinic 104 Westheimer 528-5531 HOUSTON THEATRE (Area Code: 713) TEMPLE/KILLEEN CHURCH (Area Code: 512) San Pedro Mining Co. . 826 San Pedro 223-0243 MCC P.O. 1112 .•...... 471-5931 Montrose Country Cloggers ...... •...•...... 432-1676 Greenway III Hwy 59 at Bflo. Spdwy 626-3339 Snuffy's Saloon 820 San Pedro 224-7739 Montrose Guest Recovery House 759-9339 LONGVIEW CHURCH (Area Code: 214) Sunset Boulevard 1430 N. Main 225-6654 TEXAS ORGANIZATIONS Montrose Singers 791-9496/749-2632 Faith Community Church .... 11165. Mobberly .... 757-7338 2015 Place 2015 San Pedro 733-3385 lesbian/Gay Dem. of Texas (Austin) P.O. Box 822(512) 478-8653 Montrose Sports Assoc Jim Reagan, Director . LUBBOCK CLUB (Area Code: 806) Talk of the Town 3530 Broadway 826-9729 Texas Lesbian/Gay Student Organ. Coalition ...... •...•. P.O. Box 22272m227 622-3304 Papilion 1204 Broadway 763-7729 .... Box 275, UT Union Bldg ..... Monday Bowling Steve 499-0036 LUBBOCK ORGANIZATIONS (Area Code: 806) SAN ANTONIO ORGANIZATIONSIHELPLINES ...... ZIP 78712 441-3878 (Area Code: 512) Mixed Bowling Richard 644-5479 Dignity/Lubbock P.O.Box 5460 763-6111 Texas Gay Task Force (Dallas) (214)827-2957 Alcohol Counseling & Detox MHMR ... 421 6th St 225-4227 Pocket Billiards Anne 222-0200 Integrity 639-2809 Texas Gay Task Force (Denton-Newsletter & Pubs Office) Racquetball John 437-4599 Lubbock Gay Alliance P.O.Box 64746/79464 . Alpha Plasma Center 302 S. Aores 224-1749 Church Theatre 1150 S. Alamo 224-4085 P.O. A-K, 76201 ·· .. ···· .(817)387-8216 Softball Jerry 523{)413 MCC 2802 42nd StJP.O. 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