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were ever filed, and that the incident has since Halle Berry has also stated that her get-up LIKE ANDERSON " . . been expunged from his record. But he doesn't comes in handy during sexual encounters: Cooper, I didn't go to,Tkq only thmg a.b stop there: "My arrest was a consequenceof her "Storm never has sex in the movies - but Storm my high school prom. Iilhoqhl remember ts abuse of alcohol that resultedin her detention in has a latta sex at my house. I wear the costume never felt I missed ft!!om. If what I 11 the Cedars Sinai ER for psychiatric evaluation. " sometimes. Yougotta keep your life spiced up. " anything, but when I -:vas true, it is very poss. Ouch! Vicki was in the nut house - which, I suppose, is betrer than the hoosegow! ASK BILLY invited to crown the king •JPQ1#. >:'o/you are my Jason in Topeka writes: '1love the X-Men of the Sassy West wt'W~, 11 . • h Hollywood Prom, I felt like i!fI!~{i1fl'lttyYouunt. , Here's some news that is likely to excite people movies and think Ben Foster wasperfection as - George Michael is considering a mini- a void was being filled. As i1,u4Jreakrshly Angel - not to mention gorgeous. What doyou Whaml reunion! His upcoming European know about him?" added incentive, I shared 'ANDERSON when I started the evening COQRB'~ . tour, 25Live, will mark Georgie's 25 years in this honor with my usual Qfll!tl$his commencement addms at yAttWtiJji. by asking what floor the Ben was born in Boston, although his family the business and culminate with four co-host, Momma - a dtsiGnrd ro ,,,hance JSIS reputatton.as ~M, window he jumped from relocated to a farm in Iowa soon afrer. He was . OfifOttrs~ Andy has prevrously stated thi{t'ft % , • •• performances at Wembley Stadium teaser for our upcorrung gtI /'{I /;is IJig" school prom because he uilI'J;!«* was on. HIS latest project IS bitten by the acting bug as a child, did loads of December 11-15. The last time Wham! played stint hosting LAGay Well, maybe he went to It prom !he ' a solo theatre vehicle communiry theatre, and dropped out of high Wembley in 1986, they ended their shows Pride on June 11tho Not only did this turn i entitled My Messy Bedroom (being written by a with the song "Last Christmas'; and Michael school at the age of 16 to move to LA. His out to be a hugely successful event, but the close mutual friend). He has no plans to first role was in for the thinks it would be poetic to have former "FlashForward" king ended up being porn pup Brent return to gay porn, unless someone coughs up Disney Channel. Since then, he's partner Andrew Ridgeley join him at the Corrigan. I believe he edged out his a million bucks - so, yes, he's retired! And he's had numerous film and movie roles, although upcoming shows on the same tune. Don't competition with his ensemble of a tux jacket involved in a new business venture on the bother trying to get tickets - the entire tour most people remember him and no cutting edge of technology - voice over IP as Russell Corwin in sold out minutes afrer tickets went on sale. "Six Feet shirt. phone service. You can get more information Under': He's been at his website, www.RyanIdol.com - and I don't know which way to turn - on one romantically linked to Days before maybe even get the legend to make a house hand, we're gearing up for the big summer Kirsten Dunst - but who the prom, I call! Since so many of you have asked, I'll post movies; on the other hand, the Tonys are a hasn't? Prior to X-Men, Ben's hosted some photos from the event on my website. week away. Luckily, we have Hugh physical appearance was Cocktails Jackman to bridge the gap. The talented significantly less... shall we with the Just as we were finalizing this column, we got thespian has a Tony for his stint as Peter say, "impressive':You can Stars at official news that Anna Nicole Smith is Allen in and is also in the catch a glimpse of his pregnant. I say "ojJicial"because I've known The Boy From Oz Mickey's, "before" look in the 2001 for weeks that the busry blond is with child. big-screen blockbuster X-Men 3 - The Last where I was paid to publicly probe Ryan Hugh revealed that his wife has flick Get Over It!, where he The father is photographer Larry Birkhead Stand Deb Idol in depth - and probe I did. There have a bit of a crush on the character of also bares his bottom (and, really been only three gay porn superstars - - who obviously got more than a good pic Wolverine and loves it yes, you can see the pic at BillyMasters.com). Rex Chandler, JeH Stryker, and Ryan outta Anna. The Widow Smith's video when he wears the When X-Men costumes are making people hot, Idol. Nowadays, any gay boy with a webcam statement is on BillyMasters.com. costume during their it's time for me to run to wardrobe and end yet may do porn, but he sure ain't no superstar. One-time actress and cosmetics bedroom sessions: "I feel another column. A reminder readers in the Ryan and I literally have a mogul Victoria Principal has filed a bit silly in that outfit NYC area Broadway Bareswill take place June two-decade history complete for divorce from her hubby of 20 but, believe me, my wife 18th. This annual event not only raises with highs and lows. But we years, plastic surgeon Harry really, really enjoys it. " thousands of dollars for Broadway Cares / genuinely like each other and I suppose they both got Glassman. Sadly, Hugh didn't enjoy Equity Fights AIDS,but also gives those share a mutual respect. The what they wanted, so it's time to what he had to endure to more exhibitionistic performers a chance to crowd at Mickey's was move on - but not without some get into the costume. For show quite a bit of skin. For additional thrilled to see him looking so drama. The far-wealthier Vicki has the get-up to look like information, head to www. Broadway gorgeous, and he could not asked the court to not award second skin, Jackman Bares.com, While you're on the web, you can have been more of a Glassman spousal support. Allegedly, had to have all of the keep up with the honest dish at www.Billy gentleman, I honestly cannot her friends are reminding people hair removed from his Masters.com. For your specific questions, feel say a bad thing about him. In about a domestic disturbance in 2002 body. '1was waxed, every bit of hair. My free to e-rnail [email protected] the midst of my second cocktail, I noticed that led to Principal being hospitalized and torso, my legs, everything was gone... Well, not and I promise to get back to you before I get that I was drinking alone. When I brought it Glassman being arrested. Glassman has refuted completely. "What did the waxers miss? His my hot wax near Hugh's lap! So, until next up to Ryan, he said, "I have to stay on my toes this story, stating that his arrest was the result private pans. '1insisted on them leaving that time, remember, one man's filth is another around you. "Perhaps I came on too strong .0" police error, that no charges . _ •• " I area alone. " man's bible. IN2rr 6 IN2ITMAGAZINE.com 7 BY VICTORIA DEL RIO A big congratulations to the Austin Hola, maricones! There's just entra---nce, so go ahead and Babtist Women, Heart of Texas too much going on in San reserve your seats. Bears, and TGRA for raising $1,682 to Antonio to fit it all in this small If you haven't heard, next benefit Project Transitions at last space, but there's news you Saturday is Pride Fest at the Sunday's ''A CommUNITY of PRIDE" REALLY need to know ... and it's Hemisfair Park. This is Celebration at The Cockpit Club. The all cool news for this HOT June. your chance to enjoy a fun joint effort packed the club for a patio First off, I just got the tea that day of family entertainment cookout and the big show. You can next San Antonio's own Jimmie (and some that's a little more catch the Babtist Women in all their glory James - perhaps the world's adult) and lots of food and on July 16th at Rich's Houston for the most accomplished female drinks. Be sure to to visit us Miss Mint Julep affair. impersonator - has forgone at the SHOUT / IN21T The Central Texas Boys of venues such as the Majestic or Booth and tell us what you Leather are out and ready to serve for Empire Theaters to perform in think of our new magazine. your pleasure this Sunday when they host a a more intimate and personal The festival will include all benefit patio cookout at the Chain Drive, space on the 4th of July ... at sorts of activities and located at 504 Willow. The boys will be HEAT! Tickets go on sale this representatives from almost serving up 100% sirloin burgers and grilled weekend, and for just $10 you every social and service chicken breast, complete with all the As always, the get a place to sit and watch a organization in San trimmings, potato salad, ranch style beans, music is a big focus of the festival, and this show you'll never forget. Antonio, and most of all, year is no exception. Entertainers scheduled Jimmie does vocal and your choice of dessert. They fire up the we get to show the rest of to perform include 2006 Kerrville New Folk grill at 5 p.m. and don't stop until they run characterizations, and he can San Antonio our diversity out. Call the club at (512) 480-9017 for Finalist Lisa Richards, 2006 Kerrville New convince you your listening to and unity as a community. more information. Folk Finalist Lisa Rogers, and 2006 Austin the real Marilyn Monroe or If you missed the big Austin Pride Music Award Nominee Omar Lopez. Bette Davis. Keep watching this space for Parade last Saturday, you missed a great Other acts on the bill include Manager's more about this truly special event. Pride event. More than 75 floats, walking Choice, Purly Gates, Flamin' Desire, Showtime will be 10 p.m. - since many of us groups, and vehicles paraded up Congress Kit Holmes, Gadget White Band, and must work the next morning - but it's still Avenue and through the Warehouse Daniel Link. late enough that you can enjoy a few District, to the cheers of thousands of men, Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for cocktails at Chill Lounge before the show. women, and children. There was even a children under 12 years of age. For more Also cooler than cool is the new liquid marching band, courtesy of the information, visit www.PrideTexas.org. nitrogen system at The Saint. I hear it's the Metropolitan Community Church! Clinton Kelly - the fashion expert from biggest system of its type in Texas, and cost Congrats ro Dell for winning Best Float, TLC Channel's hit show ''What Not to owner John Downum a pretty penny to PFLAG for winning Best Theme Float, and Wear" - was sighted this past weekend hob- install - well, maybe a few hundred thousand the Heart of Texas Bears for being Most nobbing at Oilcan Harry's. The cheeky pennies. I've been there twice recently while Creative with their walking rainbow flag TV host, who admits that 2(x)ist the huge canisters of liquid nitrogen were troop. underwear is one of his favorite fashion being delivered, and those guys at The Saint This weekend concludes the two full weeks accessories, was spotted on relaxing on the don't skimp on the stuff. When the going of Austin Gay Pride events, culminating with club's spacious patio over several consecutive gets really hot on the dance floor, they push the annual Texas Pride Festival taking place nights. a button and WHOOSH - it's suddenly 20 on Saturday the IOth in Waterloo Park. Next door at Rain on 4th, the Sunday degrees cooler instantaneously. This family-friendly, community building tea dance keeps packing in the crowds, If you want an experience you've never event includes a phenomenal line-up of local Super diva Hedda Layne performs live seen before, try The Saint on Tuesday night - musicians, great food, and non-stop fun in the each Sunday afternoon, and the boys just college night - when all the cute youngsters are sun. The all-day festivalfeatures 100 vendors pack the place. And don't forget Michael dancing their assesoff afrer the show. Also, representing LGBT supportive businesses, Clay's weekly concert at Charlie's every coming up on the 15th and 16th, The Saint artists, restaurateurs, and community service Sunday, starting at 7 p.m. presents the Mr. and Mrs. TexasContinental organizations. Each year, more than 7,000 Until next week, have a Prideful Pageant, one of their biggest and best shows of folks from across Texas attend the event. weekend! the year. Reserved seating guarantees VIP 8 JUNE 9-15, 2006 Ii· - '~wi§M4_1~" IN2n
So don't miss it up for their fabulous anniversary celebration ;.;",. BY DON JONES - there will be next month. Neicy's birthday is actually Additions, corrections, and people there today as I write this, bur the column doesn't retractions. Even a seezunned you haven't come out until Friday; so when you go by gernalist like me sumtimes hasta seen in years! the Bonham this weekend, wish her many, take back something he said. And I popped in many more. I promise, I will always correct to the Silver The Alamo City Men's Chorale - myself if I make a mistake or Dollar recently, one of the best all-male chorales anywhere - misrepresent something or and got to have a Pride Concert coming up this June someone in my column. enjoy the vocals 24th. That's a Saturday night, and the show In this case, I have lots to of some is happening at the Bonham Exchange atone for. First off, Jorge does handsome Ballroom at 8 p.m. The concert is called not have a true 9x6 uncut. I young man "Back to Our Roots," and you can get have been corrected by someone participating in tickets at On Main/Off Main Cards who claims to know that it is a the Tuesday and Gifts. When you're there, tell Oscar true 12x? - or 12x8 - uncut. Is night Karaoke. we said "hit': .. this guy a human being, or does he come from equine stock? Drop by and One last thing: a shout our to my girl Second correction: blur is tell manager Monica at the Saint. Thanks for the offer, not the name of the dance bar Skyler I sent and I'll take you up on it. For those who inside Jeffries. The entire bar you. Tell him I don't know Monica, she's the Saint's has been renamed blur, and I promised you a free drink, and see if he falls Promotions Director - and this year, she's in want to stay on their good side - for it. charge of the Pride Parade. since the owner's either named Happy belated birthday to Neicy of the Send your tea to vickiedelrio@ "Hung" or "is hung," I'm not Bonham Exchange, where they're gearing IN21T yahoo. com ! Have a great weekend! sure which. And the video wall I that I previously raved about has been Houston gay and lesbian community, who are removed in order to open the main bar up not necessarily bar people, bur who to the dance floor, which is quite nice. nonetheless deserve a thanks from the Finally, I wrote about a handsome young community at large and a mention in this • stud I met on a recent Sunday afrernoon at space. First, I met Empress Chanel NKIA ,XtCUtIV~ E/J's, and to whom I gave my telephone Sean - who has worked hard to raise more number, bur whom I wrote had not called me. than $23,000 so far during this reign of the Health Club Well, while collecting my research for this Imperial Court of Houston. This column this weekend, I chanced to call my particular meeting took place at the ICOH car home number to listen to my voice mails, and wash at Mary's last Saturday, where I was 402 Austin Street there was indeed a message provoked by my assisted with a wad of gum that had been previous column - from the aforementioned melted down the driver's side door of my Two blocks east of handsome stud. His name is Troy, and he is truck. These funds generally go to HNIAIDS Broadway and 9th pictured in this issue. related charities, and they are sorely needed I also must state vehemently - for those under the current Washington administration. who do not believe these things - that the I coincidentally met Chanel's (210) 299-1400 Seguin Police do indeed give warning counterpart the next day at Mary's, and his tickets. And if the handsome officer who name is Emperor Mark Cohen, to the best provided me with this bit of paper would of my recollection - also worthy of our like to meet in a less public location (rather praise and thanks as a community. I believe than 15 meters off the shoulder ofIH -10) there are two ICOH shows this weekend, for a more thorough search - perhaps even beginning tonight at Mary's and tomorrow of the strip variety - my email is listed night at EI]'s. below. But I get to search him first. .. I recently encountered Steven Bunch, I was delighted to have the opportunity to president of the Colt 45's - another fine meet several hard-working members of the organization that is celebrating its MOREPAGEIb
JUNE 9-15, 2006 Wow, I had forgotten how fabulous a city this is. It has been a while since I was in Galveston - and had heard of some damage caused by Hurricane Rita last summer - but there's no sign of that now, at least as far as I can tell. One day soon, I'll tell the story of the night at the Flagship, the hotel that sits on a pier over the ocean. But for now, I prefer to talk about what amazing changes have occurred here in the gay and lesbian community. For one thing. there are now nightclubs. NICE nightclubs. Last time I visited, there was a place called Mary's II,or something D like that. But there are now several that I m Chain Drive: 504 WillowSt; C should mention and that you should visit - not Chain·Drive.!Om.com -- ~ only for their ambience and great crowds and m Cockpit Club, The: 113 SonJaonto; 457·8010, CocI
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Dear Helen 5 Advice on a cheating mate, plus a grandma who is on too much morphine in the hospital causing a fuss. Filth From Hollywood 6 Brokeback wins MTV's Best Kiss, Coors unvails super-sexy ad campaign, and a naked Matt McConnaughey shakes off his girlfiend!
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Austin 10 San Antonio 12 Dallas / Fort Worth 14 Houston 15 Galveston 16 Bar & Club Directory 17 IN2lTMagazine.com 3 IN2n IN2IT ALFRED KINGSBURY _____ BY HELEN D'SAQUE GEMINI (5121 - 6/20): You have an ally right reward. But don't be selfish in your glory; share under your nose, so find that person and talk out your knowledge with someone who can learn Dear Helen: 2. God, I must have been REALLY drunk to do that! your problems. You'll find them ready to let you from your experience. I have just caught my boyfiend cheating on me- And the biggest lie of all - get everything off your chest ... AGAIN! I was going to break up with him last time, 1. Just let me stick the head in. CAPRICORN (12/22 - 1/19): You've been but he swore on a bottle ofSkyy Vodka - and all that is - Love, Helen CANCER (6/21 - 6/22): Select your words with unconsciously inserting yourself into the lives of holy - that there would be no other guy but me again. care this week. Your silences can speak volumes others, and you'll see some good result from this Dear Helen: compared with your orations. effort this week. Just remember not ro overstep When I confonted him about this last escapade, he I am just beside mlse/f My grandmother is in the your bounds; you are an uninvited guest, after all. had the unmitigated gall to swear on a bottle again! Is hospital recuperating from surgery. She is recovering fine, LEO (7/23 - 8/22): Money matters will be on the that one of the biggest lies you ever heard from a man? but it would seem the morphine is not agreeing with her. forefront this week. Although you tend to be a bit AQUARIUS (1120- 2/18): You are caught in a - Dumped Him in Dallas, TX In fact, it seems little agrees with her. of penny-pincher, some simple generosity will repay rut, and you may miss a tremendous opportunity This afternoon, I get to the hospital, and as I get itself to you in ways you could never imagine. Dumped Him: this week. So pull your head out of the sand and Oh precious - how dare he break a vodka oath? near her room, five /£idiesfrom her church shoot out her start looking for that open door of opportunity - VIRGO (8/23 - 9/22): The person you have been My Great Aunt Vesta thought it was unadulterated door like a proverbial bat. I asked her why the ladies that happens ro be right in front of your face. thinking about this week has also been thinking sacrilege and that you should have gotten gloriously from her church left sofast, and she informed me, "Well, about you. Make the phone call, and you'll fino I just told those women what I really think of them and PISCES (2/19- 3/19): You are finally learning drunk, drinking the bottle dry, and then knock him another ally. cussed them out. I bet I don't have to worry about those that other people can't give you what you need - over the head with it. However, I wouldn't knock bitches coming up here and bothering me again!" you have to give yourself the rats on the back him over the head with the bottle. That kind of UBRA (9/23 - 10/22): This is your week to take I don't know what to do. She probably won't even when you earn memo Accolades from admirers advice is what keeps this publication's legal control of the things around you and push things remember what she told them, and J worry what they in your direction. You'll find that people who are just an added bonus. department from letting Aunt Vesta dispense advice. will think of her when she goes back. have been opposing your ideas will suddenly fall You were right to dump him. However, as big as ARIES (3120 - 4/19): This week at work, - Grandson in Austin, TX in line with you. the lie was, it doesn't even make the Top 10 Lies consciously put yourself in the path of a positive Dumped Him: That Men Tell. Those would be: SCORPIO (10123 - 11121): Luck in on your side event or influence. If you don't actively influence Grandma wouldn't happen to be loaded and this week. so keep your ears and eyes open tor your own destiny, don t expect your boss to do it 10. No, those shorts don't make your butt look big. have you in her will, would she? opportunities. Someone who you consider a mere for you. 9. J was out with the guys. First of all, you need to accept that when people acquaintance will provide an open door for 8. J only had two beers. TAURUS (4120- 5120): Look for a Virgo to help are drunk - or flying high on morphine - that they advancement. 1. J don't remember. you create a more logical path for yourself this only say what they really think about when they are 6. There is nothing going on; he/she isjust a fiend. SAGITIARIUS (11122 - 12121): You know that week. Remember that the way people view you is sober. The women at your grandmother's church 5. I normally don't do this kind of thing. you are doing the right things for the right influenced by the way you treat them - what goes won't say anything to her about it. But you reasons, and this week you will finally receive your around comes around. IN21T 4. Ob, I was going to tell you about that. probably should have her dosage lowered - before 3. I lost track of time. she turns on you! - Love, Helen IN21T
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Although there called it quits, as have To commemorate the event, are many reasons why Hairspray Ryan Reynolds and the department store Macy's didn't work in Vegas,don't believe Alanis Morissette. designed a window at its the rumors that Harvey And prodigious Downtown Crossing beating out couples Fierstein's salary for the first three pornographer Kristen location around a schedule of Gay Pride from Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Hustle & Flow, months was the culprit - he made Bjorn and his lover, activities. Included in the display were two Just Friends, and Sin City. Alright, so they significantly less than has been I Antonio Armani (NKIA buff male mannequins - both in tight T- didn't have much reported. The truth of the matter Luis Celoz and Antonio shirts and one wearing a gay pride flag competition. But is that tourists visiting Sin City Fargo), are kaput. That's around his waist. The conservative still... Heath simply didn't care enough about four more guys on the watchdog group Mass Resistance wasn't there, but the show for it to be profitable. market for me! objected to the display and asked Justin Last week, I went to the supporters to call Macy's and complain. Timberlake Brentwood Playhouse to I can't end this column Within a day, the mannequins were seemed to enjoy witness two of my favorite ladies without sending love and gone - although the schedule remained. presenting the on stage together. Renee Taylor light to the incandescent Macy's spokeswoman Elina Kazan felt award to a solo and Lainie Kazan star alongside Eartha Kitt, who has this was an acceptable compromise and Jake, who said, Renee's hubby, Joe Bologna, in bounced back from colon stated, "[The display} did offend afew of "This is a real Bermuda Avenue Triangle,and cancer and is in prime our customers, and we had to re-examine honor. Not just for what a thrill it is! Lainie is finally form on the stage of the it. " The more things change ... • me and Heath, but for all ofyou who picked playing the role Renee and Joe Cafe Carlyle. We hear this movie and this kiss over all the other ones." My older readers will recall the controversial wrote for her (she was unavailable she's still working on a Sadly, Justin didn't volunteer to do a movie based on her life, ban on Coors beer by gay patrons in the late when the show was originally dramatic re-enactment. which may star Beyonce. Purr-feet. 80s. Back produced in 1995 - Bea Arthur did the then, the premiere, and Nanette Fabray took over I must acknowledge the passing of a legend in Could it be that a certain swinger is impressing company was off-Broadway). Now, a decade later, the team gay publishing. Back in 1976, Ralph Paul some theatergoers on stage and off? So say our accused of is even more ideal for these roles. There is Gernhardt founded Cay ChicagoMagazine - sources in the Big Apple, who tell me that the being racist, something riveting about pros operating at the one of the oldest gay publications in the crooner, known for his body of work, is anti-women's peak of their game, and fans of an era quickly country. Known to many as "Big Daddy indulging in a bit too much partying in gay rights, and fading away won't want to miss this Ferguson", Ralph Paul was one of the most clubs. That's certainly no crime, but I'm told anti-gay production - particularly if it makes it to visible gay activists in Chicago and really said it the more he indulges, the less clothing he rights. What Broadway (or Atlantic City, which Joe tells me wears. And the less clothing he wears, the like it was. Almost poetically, he passed away as a difference a might be in the cards). Some of the stars of Gay Pride month was beginning. On a more he enjoys being publicly idolized - by as couple of yesteryear on hand to applaud these vets were personal note, ten years ago, Ralph Paul read many men as possible. Of course, the more he decades make. Corl Reiner, Dam DeLuise, Marion Ross, partakes, the less he remembers the next day. I my column (at the time, in a single paper) and Now the company has launched an aggressive Stephanie Powers, and Barbara Eden. bet some risque photos being circulated could said, "Can wepick up the syndication rights?" print ad campaign courting the gay market. Days later, I was again with Joe and Renee at jog his memory. This led to my becoming one of the first The ads feature scantily clad circuit boys the birthday party of the legendary Skip E. columnists syndicated to gay publications. Of around a pool or dancing together in a Lowe. While many of you may not know his When Penelope's single - and cruising Pride course, I returned the favor by "marrying" him nightclub, drinking Coors Light - obviously, name, you undoubtedly have heard of "[iminy festivals for her next boyfriend - it's time to at one of Gay Chicago's Crabby Awards - and I you don't get abs drinking regular Coors. Glick" - the character Martin Short based on end yet another column. I will have lots even wore white! Rest in peace, Big Daddy. him. Skip is someone who brings out an from LA Gay Pride to tell you next week - Who would think that the MTV Movie eclectic group of people. While I was dining including some backstage dirt. You can would not only condone a gay kiss By the time this column breaks, the Las Vegas Awards with Shirley Jones and Marty Ingels, an always check www.BillyMasters.com for any but give it an award? Yes, Jake production of Hairspray will be history. In a endless parade of Fellini-esque characters late-breaking news, or drop a note to me at Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger's lip-lock 180-degree turnaround from last month's shuffled by to pay their respects. I think the [email protected] Remember, one in Brokeback Mountain won "Best Kiss'; announcement that the show was not losing photo I snapped of timeless beauties Elke man's filth is another man's bible. IN21T IN2ITMAGAZINE.com 6 JUNE 16-22, 2006 7 cover m ~)IN2IT JEFF CLARK Jeff spent his formative years in Aransas Pass,where he "came out, learned to drive, and got out alive." He left home at an early age to find his fortune, and he hopes to soon run his own T-shirt line or clothing store. Currently, he is a senior at the University of Texas, majoring in Sociology and Gender Srudies. He also aspires to be a model, actor and singer. In the meantime, Jeff is looking for "a stable relationshiD~ with a good guy who has a job and is missing half of his golden amulet." - IN2rr Next door at Rain on 4th, Hope you all had a manager David keeps drawing great two weeks of Austin in the throngs. We had the Pride festivities. Our staff pleasure of working with him on made a big showing at the the Pride Parade pre-show this Austin Pride Parade, year, and his contributions made the annual event even more Pride Brunch, and special for the thousands of Texas Pride Festival. spectators who lined the streets. Next year, we are definitely Don't forget the Sunday tea going to remember to wear dance with diva Hedda Layne a hat - this global warming performing live each week at is doing a number on our 5:30 p.m., along with $2.50 well youthful complexions! drinks and domestic beers. This Thursday, trot This Thursday the 22nd, the over to the Woodward world premiere of the new gay Hotel-located on IH-35 film Angora Ranch screens at the at Woodward, and Regal Arbor Theater, up in experience a night of the Arboretum. Our friends karaoke under the stars. Paul Smith and Tim Jones Hostess Deborah filmed the movie last year in Payne - better know as Austin, and now they are showing "that karaoke lady" - keeps it to the world prior to its official the crowds entertained releasein October. We were pool-side, starting at 7:30 graced with a screener copy a few p.m. and going until 11 weeks ago, and we can honestly p.m. If you arrive hungry, recommend this funny and sweet stop by the hotel's little love story. The premiere restaurant and try their chicken fried steak. 25th, and my friend LaWanda Jackson starts at 7 p.m., and proceeds We sampled it a couple of weeks ago, and jets down from Dallas to bring her Tina from the ticket saleswill benefit we swear it is the best in the state! Turner and Janet Jackson impersonations to the Austin Gay and Lesbian Don't forget that the first IN21T Austin on the 29th. Also don't forget about International Film Festival. Magazine Cover Model Contest will be Michael Clay's weekly concens on the Visit www.aGLIFF.org or call held this Sunday the 18th at the Cockpit patio every Sunday at 7 p.m. And look for (512) 300-3552 for details. Club, located downtown at 113 San Jacinto. his new album to be out soon, plus a cover Finally, go to the If you have what it takes to be our next story with him in our sister publication Paramount Theatre this week cover model, it's not too late to register to SHOUT Magazine. and buy a ticket to see the resettle in Austin, so this whole situation has compete; sign-up on-line at www. Oilcan Harry's keeps revamping the hilarious stage play Bunk Bed Brothers. The IN2ITMagazine.com. Paramount's sister stage, the State Theatre, to seem like a black comedy to him. bar from top to bottom - literally. We Contestants will model their best club suffered a massive flood this week when a burst Luckily, the former Seinfeld writer has a stopped in Tuesday night to find the floor wear and sexiest underwear, and the water main covered the stage, orchestra seating, great sense of humor, and he insisted that ripped up around the main bar as they audience will help decide who will be storage and dressing rooms in three feet of the show go on for this weekend of the run. continue the renovations. The dance floor gracing our cover. Yours truly will be water. The State and Paramount have been A disaster like this is especiallyhard for and carpet have already been replaced and emcee-ing the shindig, so come downtown HUGE supporters of the GLBT community, non-profit organizations, so the least we can do upgraded, and we understand the patio is Sunday and help cheer on the aspirants. so it's time for us to return the favor. is say "thank you" while having a great time at next on the list. Also this Sunday, female illusionist The sets for Bunk Bed Brothers have the theatre. Call (866) 4GET- TIX or visit Melissa Crawford makes a guest While visiting this weekend, be sure to been salvaged, and the show has been moved AustinTheatre.org for reservations and info. appearance at the Sunday Super Show at say "hello" to our inaugural coverboy next door to the Paramount for its final Until next week, stay out of the heat and Charlie's, located at 13th and Lavaca next Jason. And a big Texas-sized welcome to weekend run this Friday, Saturday and enjoy your weekend. If you have an event to the State Capital. San Antonio's own that new manager who finally decided to Sunday. Writer and star Pat Hazell fled that our readers need to know about, email us Sweet Savage is the special guest on the transfer in from the Big Easy! New Orleans due to Hurricane Katrina to at [email protected]. 1N21T 10 IN2ITMAGAZINE.com JUNE 16-22, 2006 II BY VICTORIA DEL RIO Saludos, queridos! San Martin. In addition, two Antonio has been blessed guitars have been donated by the Talent Gods, and by Gibson Guitars - this year's Pride Idol series which are being painted has been definite proof. and each of the idol We have some excellent finalists are signing - and artist performing at this will be auctioned year's event, and each one throughout the event. is unique. The Finals are Saturday, and Imperial Court of the Alamo the bout, and refreshments - including beer Picture this: we have June 17th, from 7 p.m. Empire, at which my dear friend - and - will be available. Yours truly, Vickie Del our own version of Tracy to 10:30 p.m. at friend to many of us - Annette DeLeon, Rio, met some of the Roller Girls recently as Chapman, and she looks Hemisfair Park during will be crowned Emperor xv. This is a huge they participated in the Bling Bling Fling and sounds just like her. the Pride Fest event, attracting people from across the fundraiser for the Martinez: Street We also have Janis celebration. Deb United States, and takes place during the Women's Center at Bonham Joplin reincarnated; no lie Browning will be the weekend right before July 4th. Of course, it Exchange. These girls look tough to me. - she had the crowd at The event's emcee - thanks, I couldn't do it - I might break a nail. Saint the other night with Deb! always falls right on Jay Henry Smith's birthday; in case I forget, Girls, summer is well underway, and her a capella version of Tonight, why not tip Happy Birthday, "Mercedes Benz': Of into HEAT and check out Jay! This series of events actually starts June there's just too much going on for me to course we have the the 80's night, with a 30th, and tickets are available at the Alamo cover it all. But please email me your news talented Liz the Bartender special 80's show and 80's Empire website: www.AlamoEmpire.ocg . and tea at [email protected] - I'll from Bermuda dance music all night? This year's theme is "Las Vegas at 100: cover whatever I can! IN21T Triangle, and how about Well drinks are only Booze, Babes, and Babylon." Expect stories the next Cheryl Crow? $1.75, and tell my friend to be told about the event for years to come. Those are just the Lonnie at the front bar Also that weekend, the grand finale of women; we also have some that Vickie says "hi!" San Antonio's Pride festivities takes place at talented men performing, And always on Sundays, the Main Avenue strip, where Gay Pride too. We have our Garth there is a Super Sunday SA will rock the streets. More info on that Brooks - Edwin McCain Show at midnight! And big event in an upcoming issue oflN21T. - and Bobby G, who is don't forget to stop into Another notable event is the second half sponsored by Texas CHILL Lounge tonight of the season for the Alamo City Roller Spotlight and does a for the happy hour buffet Girls, who enter the second half of season mean Josh Groban. provided by play with the June bout, themed "Its a And lastly, we cannot Madhatter's - mmm- Derby Wedding," slated for Sunday, June forget the international mmmgood! 18th. Opening music will be by Astex and flair that we have on stage Last week, TGRA had halftime entertainment by Sintence. - do we have the next a fundraising show Proceeds from the bout will benefit San Selena, or Keith Urban? featuring many of the Antonio Rock for Choice. Tickets for the Who knows - this isn't like Alamo Empire public are $10 in advance or $12 at the any other Pride event San members, and raised door, and kids 10 and under get in free. Antonio has put on before. $600 in about an hour! Almost eight hours of live Don't forget this year the Tickets can be purchased in advance using entertainers! TGRA Rodeo is being Paypal through the league website - To give you a little more information hosted by the San Antonio Chapter; more www.AlamoCityRollerGirls.com - and are about the show, the winner of Pride Idol on that event as it approaches, since it's also available at The Mix, 2423 N. St. will receive a vacation package, with their coming up in August. Mary's, and at the Northporte choice of three destinations. This package Coming up much sooner is the Rollercade, 223 Recoleta. is being donated by Debra "Tree" Coronation of the Royal, Sovereign, Doors open at 6:30 p.m. on the day of 12 IN21TMAGAZINE.com JUNE 16·22, 2006 L i -wn ~~, r "if","!'"•." IN2Ir BY CHINA BLUE IN2Houston i6if BY DON JONES Does pageant season ever really Houston is gearing with Christian - Efl's end? Illusions will be hosting Miss up for the biggest gay and In and Out Gay Highland Park 2006 this event of the year in Texas Manager - but to no coming Wednesday, June 21st. - the Houston Gay avail. He's been up to Vicki Wright will be relinquishing Pride celebration - his neck in getting the her title to one lucky girl. This will which takes place next new club ready to open also be a chance to see the newly weekend. Actually, there vety soon. I took a drive up North crowned Miss Gay Us. of A., are Pride events occurring all over the Shepherd - twice, Alyssa Edwards - who just place all month, bur the actually - to find the happens to be the reigning Miss Gay grand climax will be next new space, but had no TexasAmerica - and the always weekend, with a street luck. Of course, if I had vivacious and hilarious Kourtney fair, a night parade, and been born in Houston, Wells will emcee. If you would like gazillions of people or lived in the Historic to be a contestant, contact Michael enjoying one of the Houston Heights where at [email protected], or country's largest gay and this new club will be, I go to the Miss Gay America website - lesbian communities. might know my way www.MGTAM.org. Bur, this week, The around better. But I Miss Gay Round 2006 will be ICOH, Space City wasn't and I don't. crowned on Sunday, June 18th, and . impersonators in the country. You can catch Empire, and Mother Here's what we know: it's on North the winner will go on to represent the club IWayne at Mickey's -and no, that's not of Montrose 2006 - the "Gaysian" Gemini Shepherd, on the other in special events - as well as competing at Cher doing the vocals, that is actually Empress Chanel Cartier - present "Mama's side ofIH-I0, and I think it's between 14th Miss Gay Texas us. of A. Also at the Round Wayne singing all your favorite Cher tunes. Up Saloon, the 2006 Voice of Pride Steppin' Our." The lively show features and 15th Streets. That part of Shepherd is For a complete listing of times and dates of one-way going north, and being half-blind Preliminary will be held on Wednesday, June former Mothers of Montrose Blanche shows, go to www.MickeysDallas.com. Debris, Alotta Debris, Ginger Vitis, and directionally impaired, I didn't fmd it. 21st. Two winners will be selected to move For a cool time with some hot girls, and Eartha Quake, tomorrow night, I'll bet I will find it when it opens, if out of on to the semi-finals on July 9th. The semi- check out Buddies II, the only gayf lesbian Saturday, June l Zth, at Mary's, naturally, desperate thirst for a cocktail! final show will be co-hosted by the Dallas bar in town with their own swimming pool. with guest co-host Ms. Michael's Outpost, Also tomorrow, Saturday, is the Tavern Guild, where 32 singers will be Come take a dip and drink at the poolside Duchess Sara (and the Sjolanders). All Brotherhood of Pain Daddy Auction at narrowed down to 12 - then go on to bar on Sundays. And on Friday, June 16th, this begins at 8 p.m. - more or less. Ripcord. Don't forget that Ripcord is open compete for $3,000 in cash. On Saturday, "The Barely Legal Girls" starring Linda Last Thursday, Theatre Suburbia until 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights, and June 24th, the club will host a TGRA presented a special showing of All DressedUp has $1 draft beer all the time. While you're McClain appear, with Rita and Brie and Royalty Show. Eric and Chris - Mr. And and Nowhere to Go, directed by Judy Reeves. there, stop in and select something special at emcee Connie McClain. Miss TGRA 2006 - will be raising funds Thursday's production was a fundraising event Black Hawk Leather's Ripcord shop. In toward Mr. & Miss IGRA 2007. If you're a sports fan - and with the benefiting the PWA campsite. my opinion, Ripcord is the best place to Over at Havana, you can catch dinner Mavericks in the playoffs, who isn't? - the The show is still running, according to spend your weekend nights, and not just and a show on Saturday nights, as Ivana best place to be is Woody's Sports Bar. the website, and sounds like a lot of fun. A because they're a new advertiser. I love this Tramp hosts an all illusion show. Come see If show tunes are more you speed, then little about the show from the press info: place, ever since my first visit during LUEY Ivana as Tina Turner, Lucia as Anna come see Charity Case on Tuesdays. There "What happens when you mix an Amish about seven years ago. Gabrielle, yours-truly China Blue as Annie are weekly giveaways and drink specials, and Family, a group of guys who want to dress like Speaking of advertisers, if you like this Lennox, and drag king Sonia as Michael Charity also hosts on Wednesdays with a Barbie, a rundown Howard Johnson's and a nonsense I type up every week, please snowstorm? Those who saypolitics makesfor suggest to your favorite club that they take Jackson. Showtime is 9 p.m. On Tuesday, special guest. strange bedfellows never saw this Houston out a small ad in IN2IT. The advertisers June 20th, Havana hosts their "Voice of There is always an event in town every premiere, but you'll agree when you do!" For make the publication possible. Pride" preliminary at 10 p.m., and on night of the week, so stick with IN21T for more information check out www. And also, please patronize the places that Thursdays, Lady PT's Comedy Show takes all your Dallas information. And drop me a TheatreSuburbia.com. do advertise. There has been no weekly the stage. line with so I can mention our event for all Well, I never miss E/ J's when I visit statewide gay bar rag for a while, and we want And speaking of illusions, Wayne our Texas readers: chinablue@ Houston, and this time was no different. I to do what we can to keep Texans informed Smith is by far one of the best-known Cher shouttexas.com. spent most of the weekend trying to catch up and entertained - and most of MORE HOUlTON PAGE 18 > 14 JUNE 16-22, 2006 15 'B:~:~§AA§}ijjiiii} Id 4",. IN2IT
Congratulations to Busty Billie a Bout TIme: 96011H·35 North; 832·5339, Dee, the winner of 8outTimeAustin.com " the Miss Pink m Charlie's Austin: B Dolphin 2006 1301 lovoco; competition at - 474·6481, where else?- Pink ChoriiesAlII1in.com Dolphin. By the way, the Pink Dolphin has a new bartender, Bob Ford, so stop by and say hello. Also, this weekend is the D Cajun Fe Deaux [!I Chain Drive: 504 WillowSt; C Deaux - an all day Choin·Drive.com.com -- ~ party. Tell manager ICe)" 7 T [!I Cotkpit Oub, The: 113 Son Jodnto; 457·8010, CotkpitAus~n.com Raymond m Fabric: 101 West 5th Street Hernandez that Tanner sent you, and wearing a Srerson and a rodeo shirt - is 1]1 OIlcan Harry's: 211 W 4th Street; 320·8823, OilconHorrys.com whatever you do, don't rake out a camera - Marvin, the owner and rodeo fan. No IiRain: 217·B W 4th Street; 494·1150, www.RoinOn4th.com that queen will be posing in front of you until plans to go country or to insrall a bucking ~ Rainbow Callie: 472-5288, 305 W 5th St; RoinbowCottieCo.com machine, bur Undercurrent is a huge club you put it away. Pink Dolphin opens at 10 rl Bill's Hideaway: 4144 Bueno VistoSt with plenty of pool rabIes. CODE210 a.m. evety day, and has a Sunday Brunch m Buddies II: 4025 MopleAve buffer from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - ir's all-you- Way back in the day, rhere was a club in E Irl20lS Place: 2015 Son Pedro; 733·3365, 2015Moce.com [!I Cosmo Rouge Bistro & Lounge: 407 N. Bishop Street can-eat and only $5. Galveston called Kon Tiki. Back when I Alternatives· 2211 Son Pedro; 737·9191 m I!l Crews Inn: 3215 N Fitzhugh Ave Robert's Lafitte was the hosr of rhis went there, it was owned by a porn star who [!I The Annex: 330 Son Pedro; 223·6957, TheAnnex·SATX.com B- 1]1 Dallas Woody's Sports & Video Bar: past weekend's run of the Dallas' had retired. Bur I hear it's still open, now A 4011 Cedor Springs Rd Battalion Motorcycle Corps - a fun known as Garza's Kon Tiki. Problem is, group who like to swim! Actually, the group I'm directionally impaired and srill haven't IiGrapevine Bar: 3902 Mople Ave is from all across Texas, bur most of the found it. I'll keep looking, and I'll let you ~ JR's Bar & Grill: 3923 Cedor Springs Rd know what I find when I do. members hail from Dallas. I happened m Round-Up Saloon: 3912 Cedor Springs Rd This past weekend, the beach was jam- upon a group of motorcycles when o Side 2: 2615 Ook lown Ave Ste 101 packed and the seawall-lined - wirh lots and G approaching rhe entrance, then found a D Station 4 & Rose Room: 3911 Cedor Springs Rd lors of fine-looking men and women in L really fun group of guys in the pool area. K m Sue Ellen's: 3903 Cedor Springs Rd swimwear. Well, a few were less rhan fine- There was one particularly interesting H I!I Throckmorton Mining Co: 3014 Throckmorton St looking; one girl should have been arrested individual who I nicknamed "tree trunk" - ~~ by the fashion police for wearing a bikini. mJ Trestle: 410 S Hoskell Ave you can take a guess as to why ... ,QJ' I'll leave it at that, in order not to be cruel. David Tennison and staff are working People, please take orhers into their lime fingers to the bone to bring you an Fort Worth x consideration when making your fashion enhanced version of the 3rd Coast Cabaret, statements. Remember: we have to look ar I!l The Boss· 1006 VFWBlvd with all new furniture and several other ..I you! Tanner is no prize, bur I don'r wear (210) 534·6600 improvements. Check our their Friday and YI Speedos, either. 1]1 Bermuda Triangle· 119 EIMiD; \ Saturday nighr shows with Marsha Mellow. Speaking of Speedos, is there a resurgence? (210) 342·2276 D On my recent visit, I found several hor men, I saw a huge display of Speedo-like garments ar IiThe Bonham Exchange· 271·3811, and everyone was having a good time. Wal-Mart lasr week. I love to see them on 411 Bonhom St; www.BonhomExchonge.com I had my weekly visit with beauriful the right bodies, bur I'm not sure Wal-Mart is ~ Essences: 1010 N Moin; 226·2300 Daryl (note rhat his name has only one 'r') the proper venue for them to be on sale. m HEAT· 1500 North Moin; (210) 227·2600 and anorher hot bartender - Chase - ar Of course, you can rrack down the o Pegasus· 1402 N Moin; (210) 299·4222, Pegosus·SA.net a Best Friends Club: 2620 E. loncoster Ave, 534·2280; D Petticoat Junction· 1818 N Moin; (210) 732·0333, Undercurrent. I was still too early to Bartalion Motorcycle Corps, and invite them BestFriendsClub.net enjoy the late-night crowds I've heard about, www.PetticootJunctionNightciub.com to your pool party. I'm sure you won't be m Changes· 2637 Eost loncoster Avenue; 413·2332 but there were a couple of parties going on. disappointed.Email me at tannecbutz@ m Silver Dollar Saloon· 1418 North Moin; (210) 227·2623 I!I The Saint· 1430 North Moin; 225·7330, TheSoint·SoTx.com [!I The Stampede· 621 Hemphill St, 335·0196 MOl! UUBS PAGE 18 > The guy you might run into - who will be yahoo.com. IN:21T JUNE 16-22, 2006 17 16 tN2tTMAGAZtNE.com :r.~.*mm IN2Houston t all, unified. We're still a persecuted minority in most of Texas, and daughter aside, Dick Cheney would treat us like lawyers on a quail hunt if he had his way. So we need to be a social and political force in this Red State. N F Don't worry, I won't be politicizing here r.:.1 Bartini: 1318 Weslheimer Rd too much, but I might have to say IE] Bralos River Bottom Club: 2400 Brazos Sf something once in a while. For example, I [!I Bricks 11:617 Fairview Sf personally support David Van Os for m Chances Bar: 1100 Westheimer Rd Attorney General of Texas. I won't go 1]1Cousin's: 817 Fairview Sf further to avoid equal time requirements, but IiDecades: 120SRichmond Ave you can email me if you have a question. m EJ's Bar: 2517 Rolph Sf What do you think of the IN2IT cover m G-Spot: 1100 Westheimer models? Wanna be one? I didn't take the o Guava Lamp: 570 Waugh time to hunt for Jorge this weekend, and D JR's: 808 PacificSf although I did hear from Troy, I was having 13 Keys West: 817 W Dallas Sf cell phone problems (check the roaming DI Mary's Lounge: 1022 Westheimer Rd policy before buying a cell phone from the m Meleor: 2306 Genesee SI new Cricket stores) and all I got was a m Michael's Oulpost: 1419 Richmond Ave phone message offering help finding cover m Midlowne Spa: 3100 Fannin Sf models. Well, IN2IT is working to hunt III Monlrose Mining Company: 807 PacificSI down some of Texas' hottest men for cover m The New Barn: 11OOBWesfheimer Rd models and will be hosting a series of Cover iii Rich's: 2401 Son Jodnfo SI R1~~ Boy Search Contests across the state this I.lJ Ripcord: 715 Fairview Sf summer. Watch this space for more D Soulh Beach: 810 Podfic Sf information. m 611: 611 Hyde Pork, 713-526,]070 Warning: I think Seguin is becoming Texas' newest speed trap, since I've been stopped there twice in the last two weeks traveling to and from Houston and San Antonio. Today it was by a State Trooper, with a dog, that sniffed my every possession and -thankfully - came up with nothing. Pay attention to your speed when you go through Seguin. I got another warning ticket, and I think I'm being profiled - fag in a truck! Call Homeland Security! So, get ready for Pride and tell me what I everyone needs to know by emailing me at [email protected]. IN21T 18 s.~.i IN21T MAGAZINE Plus 714 Congress Ave Suite lOO-D IN2IT Austin, TX 78701 (512) 482-8252 VOL 1, ISSUE 5 JUNE 23-29, 2006 G www.IN2ITMagazine.com ON THE a EDITOR AND PUBUSHER: COVER Rob Faubion y [email protected] Tom We chose this week's WRITERS & COLUMNISTS: cowboy cover model to P Billy Masters represent the Texas-size r Alfred Kingsbury • Helen D'Saque Pride celebration in I Don Jones Houston - one of the Victoria Del Rio largest in the U.S. and d China Blue held at night too. Find e Tanner Butz out more inside ... page 8 1/ GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Michael Grantham FEATURES ADVERTISING SALES: [email protected] Dear Helen 4 DISPLAY ADVERnSING REPS: Helen gives advice for a reader drinking to much Austin: Jack Daniels; a friend's clothing tag clipping Nick Manix (512) 27&5482 acquaintance becomes too much. 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IN2lTMagazine.com 3 IN21T 5 '1'11 IdT BY HELEN O'SAQUE Horosc ,--_..'!BY.:...!ALFREO KINGSBURY CANCER (6/21 - 6122): Don't do things halfway CAPRICORN (12/22 - 1119): The material world this week; put your all into your work and looks shiny and prerry, but irs not fulfilling your projects, and you'll garner the attention of rhe needs. You need ro focus on rhe parts of your life people who will take you to the next level. thar really matter, because thar romantic interesr Remember: style is just as important as content. you've been chasing is not what rhey appear to be. LEO (7/23 - 8122): You want to throw your AQUARIUS (1120- 2/18): You'll break our of hands up in frustration concerning a project at lasr week's rur rhis week, and your flair will arrracr work, bur rhar won't solve the problems. a lor of attention. Revel in die spotlight for a day Complere your part of rhe proJecr, then let rhe or two, rhen urilize your new-found srardom ro resr work irself our. advance your career. VIRGO (8123 - 9122): You are speeding toward PISCES (2/19- 3119): The higher ups will try ro disaster, You are going quickly in rhe wrong intimidare you rhis week, bur keep a cool head and direction, so srop being srubborn and turn around you'll come our on top. After you pass rheir test, look before you crash into rhe wall. ar your situation from a different perspective; you'll see you are actually getting your way for a change. LIBRA (9/23 - 10122): You may be a part of rhe ream, bur rhar does nor diminish your importance. ARIES (3/20 - 4119): It's rime ro face up to who This is your week to shine ar work, so do your you really are, insread of prerending ro be someone homework and be ready for your big break. rhar you are nor. You'll find our rliar rhe real you is really nor all rhar bad, and your values are SCORPIO (10/23 - 11121): This is a week to acrually righr on targer. stop and smell rhe roses. Things thar normally seem mundane will rake on new meaning and TAURUS (4/20- 5120): Now is the rime ro lisren purpose in your life. When ir comes to finances, to your insrincrs and use your better judgement. concentrare on whar you need instead of what Follow your heart and stick to your ideals, rhe you want. short-term reward will be well worrh rhe efforr. - Travis in Dallas, TX SAGlnARIUS (11122 - 12/21): You are stuck GEMINI (5/21 - 6120): You've been feeling Dear TravIS; in a rut; you're doing rhe same rhings in introspective, so go wirh thar and see what is repetition. For rhe sake of your own sanity, happening inside of you. Take a long walk and ler Mother ~f Robert ,E. Lee!Talk about haute change up rhe rourine and find a new your rhoughts flow freely; you'll learn something couturf. I oftenJa"-~~ize about being able to issue environment rhar firs your needs. 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If that had Actra RX is an original capsule formulated to increase sexual happened, you probably wouldn't be looking been snipping labels from have noticed that labels have been missing. male potency in less than 45 minutes. Actra Rx has been on the forward to Thanksgiving with the family. And market over 5 years with thousands of satisified customers. Work? Don't bother asking for a reference! And finally, above all- do NOT go shopping So, why not take advantage of it. You were wirh him! You do nor want to get caught up in the % looking for a Mr. Right Now and have several mess rhar he is bound to get into if he continues 100 Natural - 1000/0Safe! looking for you now. Other than that, I suggest this practice. - Love, Helen IN21T you get a special Yahoo or Hotmail account for Helen D'Saque is a North Dallas matriarch who - ill her own those times when you feel rhe need ro send out uords - "married well, but divorced better." Email your letter: (210) 849-0941 another vulgar email - Love, Helen and rrtquestsfor advice to DearHe/[email protected]. 4 • • . (continued)IN21T he saw the parade, he stopped, cheered disgrace." Before Kevin was on the marchers, and posed for photos. released from the hospital, four THE DAYS LEADING \I' , 1_ h' . h Jr h b A happy coincidence, since Fishburne is suspects were arrested. It's been Up to Gay Pride Loset t: s ctear somet. zng up rzg. to)) e at -: portraying a gay high school teacher in announced that the 16-year-old Angeles were overcast. . NOT the host bringing Lance Bass. the play Without Walls at the Mark will be tried as an adult. However, by midday m. And, trust me, I tried. I've been on Taper Forum. Saturday, the sun came out, h fi h k 1 k' b I don't know whose bright idea and Pride weekend was once unt or t, epast wee tOO zng,,; ut l!Jja It was revealed to me that one of the hot it was to schedule the Tony again saved. Your's truly had .1 luek - he must be outta town! go-go boys who was marching under the Awards opposite LA Gay Pride, a vested interest in staying l!J.y~fMASTERS CLEARS UP ANY CONFUSION THE AUDJ@NC sponsorship of a well-known libation is but I suppose the conflict was dry, since I was hosting the' MIGHT HAVE REGARDING THE HOSTS OF THE.. actually a bareback porn star. Well, maybe inevitable. What wasn't PrideFest on the Mainstage MI4JNSTAGE OF LOS ANGELES' GAY PRIDE FESTIVAL, " he was drunk when he made the flick. inevitable was that Gayle alongside Momma. Together we welcomed I'lit the end of "I'll Be Your Shelter", I go into King and Alfre Woodard would have on people like Taylor Dayne, Bow Wow the audience. " We weren't set up for this, so I I caught up with Marissa Jaret Winokur at the same dress. Oprah made sure she was in a Wow, and Berlin with Terri Nunn to the wanted to make sure Taylor would be taken the Mayor's Reception to kick off Gay Pride one-of-a-kind original, and she certainly enthusiastic crowd of over care of. I said, "Let me ask Weekend. Marissa was thrilled to be named enjoyed her first Tonys as a nominated 25,000 - not bad! security if that's OK, "but she the Celebrity Grand Marshall of LA Gay Pride producer. But 0 made it clear she's got her The previous night, interrupted me - "Im not (actress Lupe Ontiveros was named Grand sights on a bigger prize - starring in a Broadway Thelma Houston, Niki asking. Tm telling you - I AM Marshalli. But instead of gabbing about Pride show and WINNING a Tony. She's Haris, Animotion, Debby going into the audience." And weekend, Marissa and I gossiped about determined to make this happen sooner rather Holiday, CeCe Peniston, the queens LOVED it! Hairspray. As I reponed months ago, Winokur than later. When she saw pal Julia Roberts and others rocked the joint, Meanwhile, Uncle Billy was had a letter of intent to play the lead role in in Three Days of Rain, Oprah told a friend, '1 but the big event was that our backstage entertaining her Hairspray in Las Vegas. At the last minute, the could do that." And probably more successfully. hometown girls The Bangles twins, Levi and Astaria. producers reneged, and the Tonywinner called were playing their first Pride The Gay Pride Parade her anorneys. Since then, the Vegasproduction ASK BILLY In a very brief question, Doug in Kansas ever! The incredible Vicki attracted over a quarter of a has closed - leading Winokur to quip, "Thank Peterson told the crowd, million spectators and may God I didn't go in - they'dhave said I closedthe City writes: 'T loved Jason Behr on 'Roswell'. "we love the theme of LA have been the best-organized show! Who needsthat?" Of course, she still has I heard that he'snaked in some movie. What Gay Pride - Love. Equality. parade in our 36-year history. the producers to deal with. Marissa shrugged, was it? Do you have any pictures of him?" Pride. Demand equality I enjoyed every minute of it saying, "You can'tget bloodfrom a stone." Amidst all the celebrations, I felt it was Last year, Jason appeared in Shooting Livien. and live your life with Pride ttom the comforts of my know three things about this flick - it's important to say that we have a long way to go - that's what it's all about. " humble abode without available on OVO, Ally Sheedy's in it, and as gay people. Folks in big gay meccas like LA Of course, the notoriously putting on a stitch of clothing Jason's naked. For those of you who don't and NYC often feel impervious to hate crimes. shy Susanna Hoffs - courtesy of West want to track it down, you can see stills and But this weekend, we had a grim reminder did her best to avoid all Hollywood Public Access footage of Behr's bare bod on photographers backstage, Cable and hosts Honey that vigilance is a sad necessiry. On the eve Kevin BillyMasters.com. which meant only two photos Labrador and Jeffrey of LA Gay Pride, famed drag singer Aviance was walking down a street in document the occasion - the Epstein(ttomOutmagazine). I When LA Gay Pride is a NYC's East Village at 1:30AM when he official Christopher Street wasn't the only nudie that day. thing of the past, there's was attacked by four men aged 16 to 20 West snap and, of course, the Legendary porn star Jeff nothing lef; for Billy to do who screamed things like, "were gonna kill Billy Masters version. Stryker cavorted in a white except pack up, head east, you, faggot!" He was punched, kicked, and Thank heaven the always- terrycloth robe (which he opened and end yet another column. lefTto die in the street while pedestrians accommodating Abby Travis for photo ops) while transie I actually don't leave for (a newbie Bangle) stuck around to meet Amanda lePore begrudgingly covered her blindly walked on by. One stranger got another week, but you can keep track of my Councilman (and former Mayor) John nipples. Elsewhere, icon Elvira, Mistress of Aviance to Beth Israel Medical Center, comings and goings at Duran and porn star Kurt Young. the Dark, made a tare daytime appearance, where he was treated for a broken jaw and www.BiJlyMasters.com. For your more I am always happy when I get to work and famed attorney Gloria Allred'shair multiple bruises. Kevin'sjaw has been wired, pressing gossip needs, send an with Momma. We have this perfect actually moved! It was a VERY special day. jeopardizing his many appearances during Pride e-rnail [email protected] chemistry that makes it fun for us - and the In the midst of the parade, folks on the month. On the positive side, Mayor and I promise to get back to you before our Bloomberg immediately issued a statement: audience. I adore Taylor Oayne - she's street were shocked to bump into Laurence closeted celeb stops poking his Pokemon! simply the best. But I was taken off guard Fishburne. Yup - the famed actor was 'linybody that thinks they can get away with a So, until next time, remember, one man's when, minutes before the show, she told me, OUT. .. out to meet a friend for lunch! When hate crime issadly mistaken. It was a total filth is another man's bible. IN21T JUNE23·29, 2006 7 6 IN2ITMAGAZINE.com (continued) TOM Austinite Tom is not only handsome, but he's a champion Country and Western dancer. You can find him and his partner Jerry (yes, they are really Tom and Jerry) boot-scootin' on Central Texas dance floors practically every weekend. - IN21T •...._-----(continued)IN2n has to be rhe gayest place in The big news for rhis week town (next to rhe is rhe result of our first ever Whataburger on Burnet IN21T Magazine Cover Road). And you'll often find Model Contest, which was held us slung up on rhe last Sunday night at rhe Tavernia patio on Sunday Cockpit Club and hosted by mornings enjoying brunch yours truly. Three handsome and their $5 bottomless hunks competed by modeling mimosas and bellinis - not to their best club wear and mention waiter Robert's underwear for a large and undivided attention. boisterous crowd. Mark your calendars for Austin business owner rhe Austin Tavern Guild's Brandon made a great annual Fourth of July showing, as did cutie Franz, Picnic, scheduled for July who drove up from Victoria 4th at Waterloo Park with his husband for rhe from noon to and 4 p.m. contest. But in the end, it was Member nightclubs 39-year-old bodybuilder Keith Charlie's, Bout Time, who muscled out the Oilcan Harry's, Rainbow competition. Our intrepid Cattle Company, and rhe photog, JoeLane, captured rhe Cockpit Club will be voting action in rhe pictures hosting the event; plans call below. Look for Keith on the for a volleyball tournament, cover of next week's issue; hamburgers, hot dogs, renowned photographer Mark of Black WOmen in Church Hats. barbeque, a dunking booth, and much Lynch will be snapping his Director Dave Steakley has brought more. Miller Lite and Smirnoff have portfolio rhis Sunday. some of the original cast and a few welcome signed on as sponsors. And kudos to Twin The orher big news is the new faces. Most intriguing is long-time area Liquors and Ciroc for their sponsorship of staff and building renovations musical theatre icon Judy Arnold returning First Splash earlier this summer. Last over at Oilcan Harry's. Perennial Austin faux gambling, plus exceptional food from to her original role - with her daughter Asia Splash - also sponsored by rhe Austin bartender Steve Higginbotham has been Austin's top restaurants - including Lige Arnold making her professional stage Tavern Guild - will round out the summer persuaded to return to rhe bar at Station Mirabelle, Castle Hill, and more. Also debut along side her in the cast. on September 3rd. Number One, where he held court for many exciting auctions featuring Austin-themed We have yet to see this version of rhe Finally, we ran into Michael Olivier at years. And New Orleans' loss is Central and celebrity items, dancing, and incredible show, but we loved rhe production when it Charlie's the orher night, where he was Texas' gain as former OZ Nightclub entertainment. debuted last season especially rhe 40+ hats sampling his company's new energy drink manager Tommy Elias takes rhe reins of If you have never been to this event, you created by our friend Leslie Bonnell, each Deezel. Wirh the highest patented mix of Oilcans as rhe new general manager. Lots of are missing out on a terrific night of fun. one a work of art. And we hear from inside vitamins and minerals of any energy drink fun surprises are just on rhe horizon for the One of Austin's best-known community sources that Asia has certainly inherited her on rhe market, it's quickly eclipsing rhat club's weekly line-up, so stay tuned for all fixtures told me last week that VN A! is still Mom's legendary pipes. Visit www. crimson bovine concoction. Next time you the details - we'll be sure to report them to his favorite party of the year. Tickets are II ZachScott.com for tickets and info. stop into Charlie's, ask the bartender for a you first! $50 at rhe door; visit www.ASAustin.ocg The 2nd Street Business District Dezeel Bomb. And speaking of Charlie's, Two great parties are coming to town for more information. celebrated its first anniversary last weekend, one of our favorite mix-masters - Little this week, starting with rhe annual VIVA! Then next Thursday the 29th, Zachary and the area was swarming with "family." Debbie - is back behind the turntables, Las Vegas at the Austin Music Hall on Scott Theatre hosts rheir "Wilde Night" Of course, since we live downtown, we love spinning rhe tunes for Happy Hour from 6 Saturday. This is the 13th year for rhe Sin gay and lesbian social night for the evening's the area, as do the hundreds of orher GLBT p.m. to 9 p.m. every day. City shindig, which benefits AIDS performance of Crowns. Zach has brought folks that keep the restaurants and clorhing We'll have more details on rhe Fourrh of Services of Austin. The evening will back their popular production of rhe gospel stores in business. We are especially partial July Picnic next week, along wirh a few juicy include an airplane hanger-sized floor of musical based on rhe book Crowns: Portraits to rhe Which Wich sandwich shop, which tidbits rhat we can't divulge just yet. IN2rr 10 IN2ITMAGAZINE.com JUNE 23-29, 2006 11 1N2IT r " ! • 't 1" t '¢;' BY VICTORIA DEL RIO Hola, mariposas!Well, last weekend in San The Hemisfair Park location was well- Antonio was this year's original Gay Pride suited for the event, and Hemisfair Park celebration, PrideFest. According to one personnel are looking forward to a source, more than $14,000 was raised, continued relationship with the PrideFest making this the most successful PrideFest in committee in future events, according to years. My little birds tell me that the Pride Marsha. Pridefest is always accepting new Idol competition alone raised more than members, so if you wish to join, please $1,500, so congratulations to Pride Idol email [email protected]. winner Gen, and to the PrideFest organizing There's still another Pride Event coming committee and co-chairs - Marsha up next weekend, called Gay Pride SA. Warren and Deb "Tree" Martin - for This event is put on by the non-profits in their excellent planning and organizing skills. San Antonio along with the Main Avenue On an especially positive note, HEB held clubs, such as HEAT, Silver Dollar, Saint, up under the fire of protesters for their and Pegasus. The event features a sponsorship of PrideFest and continues to nighttime parade coordinated by our friend support diversity - both in their workforce Monica from the Saint, and should be lots and in the community. One must wonder if of fun. And, if you get hot, you can always the HEB sponsorship controversy ignited step into CHILL Lounge to cool off, or use support in the San Antonio GLBT their patio - especially designed for watching community for the event, as close to 5,000 the parade activities. people made an appearance. That number Watch out - HEAT will also soon announce far exceeds the tallies from recent years, in the date for an event featuring recording artist spite of right-wing wacko protesters. Jacinta, according to my little birds. And don't forget the Jimmie James concett at HEAT coming up on the 4th of July! The After all the Gay Pride SA festivities, why not take a little stroll through The Executive Health Club? That's the weekend of their E,X€cutiV€ annual anniversary celebration, and there will be men, men, men! Watch for more Health Club information in this space next week. In fact why wait? Tell Dave and Bill we sent you. One more thing ... this weekend marks the 402 Austin Street inaugural issue of our competitor magazine, a Two blocks east of resurrection of the old TWT Magazine by a new staff and ownership. They've been Broadway and 9th working their buns off to gain advertising support, and have certainly given us at IN21T (210) 299-1400 a run for our money. It's tough to say "good luck" to a competitor, but we will wish them well anyway, since we want to take the high road and not use this space to be nasty. We'll do that in person, after a few cocktails! Assuming their magazine has made it to print when this article hits the streets, we wish Bob Dineen and his associates our congratulations. Got some more tea for us? Email me at [email protected]. Have a great week! IN21T IN2ITMAGAZINE.com IN2n BY DON JONES The big weekend is here, and everyone is and earned her sixteen Top 40 singles, in town to enjoy Texas' biggest Gay Pride including ten Top 10 hits. celebration. Here's the lowdown as I see it: Casey Stratton, the 27-year-old Tonight, Friday, June 23rd: Meet the singer/songwriter enjoyed critical acclaim cast of "Dante's Cove'; a gay-therned soap with 2004's Standing at the Edge, his major opera that airs on herel TV at the Guava label debut released on Sony's Odyssey Lamp from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Gay imprint. In 2005 the Junior Vasquez and Lesbian Latin Organization of remixes of the tracks "Blood"and "House of Houston presents the Noche Jupiter" climbed the de Gala at the Edwin Billboard Dance Club Homberger Center at the Chart, with "Houseof Texas Medical Center, a Jupiter"reaching #1 and black-tie affair featuring the remaining on the chart for band Aviso. Pride Fusion is a more than 20 weeks. Casey's cool retro 80's party happening newest CD, Divide - which at Rich's; doors open at 9 he wrote, recorded, mixed p.m., with no cover until 11 and produced himself - was p.m. Ripcord is always a hot released in late 2005. spot for weekend afterhours, KJ Denhert: Her and who knows? You might smooth sound - described as meet Mr. Right! urban folk and jazz - has Saturday, June 24th: Get received widespread critical to the Pride Parade site early acclaim; the song "Violet'; and enjoy the day with friends, food and from Girl Like Me, secured KJ a 2003 fun. There will be a full day of GLBT Independent Music Award and a 2004 entertainment on two stages, headlined by Outmusic Award nomination for pop diva Taylor Dayne with other singer/songwriter of the year. Her latest national and local performers - plus a wide release, Another Year Gone By, Live was the variety of community organizations and winner of the 2006 Independent Music businesses, and more. Enjoy continuous Award in the Album of The Year/Live entertainment on the Sprint Headliner Performance category. Stage and the Bud Light Community Dylan Rice: Dylan's new CD, Stage. Relax in The Oasis - Pride's one- Wandering Eyes, received the 2005 Outmusic of-a-kind recreation area - play action video Award for Best Debut Recording and was games in the air-conditioned Energy Tent, voted as one of the Top 10 Indie CD s of shop from dozens of vendors selling 2005 by The Advocate magazine. (Thanks clothing, jewelry and all your Pride to the official festival website for the merchandise needs. Plus, you can visit more biographical information.) than 40 booths hosted by local non-profit organizations featuring giveaways, items for Houston Pride continues on Saturday sale, and volunteer opportunities - and take with the annual nighttime Pride Parade, part in activities for all ages, including "Get which kicks off at 8:45 p.m. on Westheimer Bucked!" the gay mechanical bull. between Woodhead and Whitney. The event is America's original nighttime Pride Parade 2006 Sprint Headliner Stage Artists: and - with more than 150,000 attendees - Taylor Dayne, the pop diva with three it's the largest annual GLBT event in the Grammy nominations and famous for Southwest. Serving as emcees for this year's "Heart of Stone'; "ProveYour Love'; "Tell It Parade will once again be Maria Todd, to My Heart" and '1'11Always Love You'; 104 KRBE Radio's popular morning host; which have made her a queen of the charts Ernie Manouse, host of the MOREON I'IG! 18> 14 IN2ITMAGAZINE.com IN2IT "The sea was angry that cf4y, my friends. Angry like an old man trying to send back soup. " rJ Bout Time: 96011H·35 North; 832·5339, BoutTimeAustin.com IB I think that's about the right IE] Charlie's Austin: quote from the "Seinjeld" episode 1301 Lovoco; where "George" has to pretend to be 474·6481, a marine biologist and saves a whale CllirliesAustin.com choking on "Kramer's" golf ball. It was an angry-looking sea when I visited our Galveston friends this weekend, bur beautiful nonetheless. Perhaps the weather helped drive folks indoors, but the Pink Dolphin's Fe D Deaux Deaux was a resounding [!I Chain Drive: 504 WillowSt; C success - with plenty folks dropping by Choin·Drive.com.com -- ~ to enjoy the Cajun-style festivities. [!I Cockpit Club, The: 113 Son Joonto; 457-8010, CockpitAusHn.com This week, I met Island diva I!l Fabric: 101 West 5th Street Misty Valdez, who was there to [§I Oilcan Harry's: 211 W 4th Street; 320-8823, OilconHorrys.com perform at an AIDS Benefit on iii Rain: 217-B W 4th Street; 494-1150, www.RoinOn4th.com Saturday night. I also got to meet (!) Rainbow Cattle: 472-5288, 305 W 5th St; RoinbowCottieCo.com the club's other owner, Eldridge rJ Bill's Hideaway: 4144 Bueno VistoSt AREA CODE210 Langlinais' partner Oscar - nice missed the oldest bar in Galveston, the Kon IE] Buddies II: 4025 Mople Ave man. Tiki? I trust you will correct such an E IrJ 201 S Place: 2015 Son Pedro; 733-3365, 2015P\oce.com [!I Cosmo Rouge Bistro & Lounge: 407 N. Bishop Street IE] Alternatives - 2211 Son Pedro; 737-9191 There wasn't much going on down the outrageous error in your next issue. Crews Inn: 3215 N Fitzhugh Ave [!I The Annex: 330 Son Pedro; 223-6957, lheAnnex-SAIX.com rn seawall at 3rd Coast when I stopped by, so Sincerely yours, I ~ [§I Dallas Woody's Sports & Video Bar: I turned back and made my way to Alan Bourgeois" :1 4011 Cedor Springs Rd Robert's LafiHe, where Jerome had a full Well, Alan, thanks for the iii Grapevine Bar: 3902 Mople Ave complement of partiers in hand. I chatted encouragement. And some of you may (!) JR's Bar & Grill: 3923 Cedor Springs Rd with the handsome bartender - who was in recall my last column, in which I lamented m Round-Up Saloon: 3912 Cedor Springs Rd his usual vivacious mode, keeping the that I was having a hard time locating this o Side 2: 2615 Ook lown AveSte 101 regulars happy while making all newcomers venerable Galveston institution. Well, D Station 4 & Rose Room: 3911 Cedor Springs Rd feel right at home. thanks to a little direction from Alan, I 13 Sue Ellen's: 3903 Cedor Springs Rd Undercurrent's staff - and my Galveston found Kon Tiki this week. The problem DI Throckmorton Mining Co: 3014lhroci