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Feb 20, 1976, Vol. 05 No. 03

Feb 20, 1976, Vol. 05 No. 03

:.l NEXT ISSUE FRIDAY 5 DEADLIISE A very quick recovery 'or two \eryffine wider location of selecting one's play­ friends of mine, both Voodoo and the mates, larger pee-pee rooms ( toilets Grand Duchess of SF. Both tremendous to you all), very good soft lighting, and MONDAY ■ workerscff the gay community. Get well a good place to meat "him" of your soon so 1 can scream sTt you...... choice, go by all means to the Booty The g ath erein ; of friends 'or Ron Ross. for a good time of alL .... That Ron Ross, Ron Ross for (?7???7??7) George Wilbem of the RAMROD DARHHH— ------LINGS. (Thank you Mr (w ait till I see you soon Mr Quantas VOLUME FIVE Issue 02 February 6, 1976 KALENDAR PUBLICATIONS, INC., Box 627, S .F ., CA 94101 Joker) At SIR was a sma shing hit (via of the Koalas) is a hoot of a man 626-0656 Broadway style) with hors d’oeuvres by (Thank you Mark)...... I like tothank urity Agency. It was while he was both John and Roger who always do a the HOUSE OF HARMONY, its com ­ sexuals, male and 'emale, couldn't with NSA that he "came out" as a grand Job, thank you Empress Willis for plete energetic staff for the wonder­ be hired or licensed in any area o ' helping "LA" serve G believe me it was ful award (B>in wad... toilet paper state employment. Dr Maimor con­ homosexual, and he went to his to the whke people) I'm using it now. U P TO DATE commanding ofOcer to tell him so "gathering o' very special ’'riends",.,. tinued, supporting gay rights legis­ To spend an afternoon with David Hodgson, Both Vera and myself find the two lation and the repeal o ' discrimina­ to avoid any possibility o' black­ Watch out for Jack Esr.hhom (approx mail. He was thereupon given a La Tomasita Avila, Michael DeLaney, ply tissue just tooooooo DARHHHH-- national age 37) who has been soliciting 'unds tory legislation against sexual acts (not Carriage Trade) (But him) can be ouit UNG DARH-IJNG, A terrific first general discharge under honorable The CBS "American Parade" series will in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Atlanta by consenting adults in private conditions. hectic since Mr Hodgson carries a recor­ anniversary beginning from 6am til have a special worth ^iewing on Tues­ for the "Leonard Matlovlch Founda­ ding machine on his winxown shade in fron 2am witìi buffet that never once quit day March^ at npm EST. Rip Tom The King County Superior Court in He was hired by the Wash Highway tion, " A1 Sevier speaking 'or L Patrol in H74 and fired a month of the car G records w hat one says, Suzy coming from so many helping hands, my body temperature high,... I will their valued assistance and support to the is playing Walt Whitman in " of the State of Washington has issued a Matlosich disclaims any connection later when he voluntee.'ed the infor­ Parker will get it next even though she did Tony, Randy, Geòrgie, Darryl, Din­ and so w ill m any others miss Mr Marie Imperial Court. Well, you funny DAR­ M yself. The script centers on Whit­ between Elchhom and Matlosich. precedent-setting decision ordering pay $10, ■'OO.OT or a certain funny crazy gy E>ong ( 7777777) (Don't squeeze Calhoun at the GOLDEN RIVET, a man LINGS, these weren't awards, but merits reinstatement o' a gay employee of mation that he was gay to a depart­ man's homosexuality with Brad Davis ment investigator. automobile..... I have a good case o' the the Charmin)...... The victory party of all seasons... Our Duchess of SF for the work done by many persons, rec­ playing Whitman s lover. Any com­ the State Highway Patrel, stating that The President o the American Psy­ In his opinion issued Feb 3, Judge "R im m as"------my loins ache...... wher at FEBE'S (Oh Russel) was a big smash Charlie has been released from the ognized Or not, but worthy people who not ments can be sent to: American Par­ homosexuality cannot be used as a chiatric Association came out recently Edward E Henry said that Wyman had are those supposedly "M. E.N,"777777777 for Michael Rio, Mr Gay SF 76, along hospital of the living dead and returned only worked hard for a person (LA FLAME ade, c/o GBS-TV, 51 W. 52nd St, , bar to employment Douglas Wyman to support Governor Shapp of Penn­ been a victim o' his own honesty; de­ DARHHH— ---LINGS.,.( Don't squeeze with a benefit for the one and only to her own homecomings, get well soon our Empress) but who will continue to New York, lOOlt with copies to Tom is a communications technician who sylvania's veto o' antigay legislation. clined to accept the state's argument the Charmin) To see Steve Miller and Voo-Doo, a big hand to Tenderloin Tes- for some serious drinking..., The love worit even harder during her reign because Swafford Viee-president, Broadcast was trained in his specialty by the affair to remember during the Roman President Judd Maimor MD stated that public knowledge that the Patrol Michael Daley at the 'abulous and in­ sle, Harry Lordan and to Bill Tolan, Don, we want to, we value this person immense­ Standards at the same address. that there was no reason why homo­ Army Security Agency and sen ed triguing White Elephant (Elephant Walk John and a host of various personalities, Spring of Mrs Stoned via Chatty Chatty ly, her dedication, the time-consuming for a time with the National Sec- hired homose uals brings it discredit; to the white people) is an evening o' that's how it's called, working together. Vihio G Her Lover, the Stud by the name of her energies, a very high-minded per­ and raled that the state failed to show hysterical madcapping madiess so im- Have you heard about "hand jobs7" (Don't of Chris, WELL, DARHHHH— LINGS! son, which has the love of so many. The any connection between se-ual pref­ mensly beautiful in style, between two get your funny funnies aroused DARHHH- Stud Chris is now wearing every dress many people and myself can only say in erence and job performance. Wyman stunning typists, the future singer o the UNG S) It's custom clothing by both she can get her hands on (one so far).., a small manner, "ITiank You" for the was awarded $9i5 a month in back year, the comedy, what else, it's such Jaime and Tony and they can be reached After all, what can I tell you? Daisy honor you bestowed upon us...... pay. Henry was the second judge a pleasure to hear and be near these two at 922-5564 for your jobs to be made. of theN-TOUCH looked absolutely hea- Remember the parasite which causes your in the case; the first, a Judge Smith, men of our time. A wonder'ul thank you Don't forget Mama Peck for "Queen Moth- ven DARHHH------LINGS at the investitun condition may also rest in clothes which disqualified himsel' because he was to the White Elephant and also to Billy G er of IV,.. loved- the ■ snow, of the Imperial Cardinal Court de San Fra have been worn within the week before prejudiced against homosexuals. Bob JH ill of the Silver Sage softball team. a big thank you to both Empress Shirley cisco with the Portland singing star you were treated. Therefore, it is nec­ Just by curiosity we 3 went down to the for the surprise gift on our anniversary "Gussie" courted and accounted for by essary for your cotton clothes to be laun­ "Booty" to inspect the place, met one o photo evening and always to Empress our own Bob Sanders, the man who can dered, clean clothing after each appli­ the owners, Dennis along with the bar­ Melvina 7777777 of Colma (where the make a person leam how to be "old cation of Kwell cream or some funny tender o' the year, "Dick", G I really dead are. Oh Boris) for the m agnificent fashion"...... Her Imperial Majesty DARHLING lotion. In other words to all home front like the changes made, cleaner walls. bracelet, it does look so well on my Empress XI de San Francisco FLAME the funny crazies, keep C, L, E, A, N. w rist,, . The LAUREL THEATRE keeps requested the attendance of many to receive high honor and recognition for KISH cont on 20 San hrancisco’s new police chie , Charles R Gain assured reporters re­ M f iRsr Annual cently that 1) there would be no dis­ crimination against hiring gays in the SAN fRANCISCO MIRAClt SFPD; 2) although he 'e lt the city needed a vice squad, "discreet pri- vat e beha ior will not be of concern" animals love maneaters to the police department and 3) San Francisco needs its police force to deal with serious crime and not with late night loiterers on Polk and Cas­ tro Streets.

At a recent social gathering where gay leaders met Police Chief Gain, the latter stated that it would not be unreasonable if at least 2)9i o ' the police force were gay. After all, according to a recent sur ey by the State Attorney General, there are perhaps as many as 140, OOO gay adults in San Francisco, Mr Gain continued by saying that if this idea met with opposition from individuals on the force, consciousness raising might be AibRiNlGHTOfCaWlONS AT necessary 'or the SFPD. The Gay Health Project at the city VD T he Barracks, 1147 Folsom; Sun., Feb. 15, 9pm clinic has become the center of con­ troversy here in San Francisco. The No Name Bar, 1347 Folsom: Mon., Feb. 16, 9pm program was originally funded by a 527 Club, 527 Bryant: Tues., Feb'.' 17, 9pm federal grant of $26000. The five T he Stud, 1535 Folsom; Wed., Feb. 18, 9pm paittim e employees; David Flores, Boot Camp, 1010 Bryant; Thur., Feb. 19, 9pm Mark Freeman, Tom Fry, Frank Myers, and Mark Wiseman are being laid of). H ungry Hole, 1190 Folsom: Friday, Feb. 20. 9pm They claim, however, that the project T he Ram rod, 1225 Folsom: Sat. Feb. 21, 3-7pm has enough funds to run until March and Golden Rivet, 154 Ninth St.: Sun., Feb. 22, 7pm possible renewal. The concerned staff South of the Slot, 977 Folsom; Mon., Feb. 23, 9pm members have laid their case before the HumanRlghts Commission. Dr Folsom Prison, 1898 Folsom: Tuesday. Feb. 24. 9pm Braff, head of the project, denied there T he Ambush, 1351 Harrison; Wed., Feb. 25, 4-lOpm ¡had been any discrimination, T he Round Up, 298 Sixth St: Thur., Feb. 26, 9pm T he Tubs, 1015 Folsom: Friday., Feb. 27, 9pm San Francisco Gays accuse the Chipnicle of yellow journalism. Activists pick- eteid the paper January 21 in response to articles about the gay murders which have been occuring here. Pickets claimed the articles were more titilla­ the L IO N P U B ting than factual, drawing a lurid picture of gay life in SF,

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Lee Raymond G inger GRAND DUCHES^n Tony Gonrales Fat Fairy IMPERIAL CROWN LA KISH PRINCESS TO M elvina PHOTOS BY PUBEN EMPRESS FLAME But, should you happen to come across Pas d'action. Also Victoria Gyori'i for I Desmond, a bundle or energy, as the QUEDi IDA BON TON, check her out. .her work with John MoFall in tiie adagio. I other servant Columbia add up and down Good, happy music. Next to the so­ Most of the music came from "Raymonda"| 1 support to this production. phistication of the through elec­ tronic amplification by the THIRD THE ETERNAL IDOL (1969) with music For those who have never seen RCX^KY ‘WORLD, QUEEl IDA'S sound shows that by Chopin (piano so lo by Roy Bogas) and HORROR SHOW, you'll love it for its you can't beat the real thing. Takes choreographed by Michael Smuin is a premise is for fun times and the SOs you to Mardl Gras without leaving SF, tribute to the works of Rodin, The scul- rock is palpable. But give me the pture of "The Kiss" comes to life as Van glossier LA production or the meatier Vest and Lynda Meyer danced harmoni­ normalcy. (Richard Burton takes over bisexuality, Tim Curry had males and 1 film version with Tim Curry, The Mont­ ously in what I would describe as sensual, the lead on Broadway this week to give females in the audience turned on just gomery Playhouse version, sets included, SOUVENIRS FROM THE S. F. BALLET silky and oeautifuL you an indication of what the role is the way Frank turns on Janet and Brad. is strictly amateurish, 1 felt like I was lik e .) "Give yourself over to absolute pleasure. " I sitting in a high school gym. The San Francisco Ballet's second pro­ The Stage piece IX)N JUAN by Christ­ he tells us. Even though the sexuality gram of the season consisted of four ensen with music by Rod.rigo (solo guitar STEPPING OUT Janice Garcia adds support as Jill, the of the SOs was rigid and America's VARIED PROGRAM FOR SF SYMPHONY pieces and offered a variety of moods by George Sakellariou) depicted the young girl Alan goes out with; Raye teenagers (myself included) were hoarded and dance for the viewers. The pro­ passion and chauvenism of Don Juan in Bilk is Harry, the stable owner; and into a straight jacket of pure Male or I Guest conductor Guido Ajmone-Marsan gram was highlighted by the premiere regard to the women who cross his path. with Barbara Dirickson as Dysart's nurse. Female, the code has changed to "if concluded his program with the San of Todd Bolender's SOUVENIRS with All are there to be had. it seems to Surrounding the amphitheatre playing it feels good, do it, " Or in Frank's Frahcisco Symphony with three vary­ music by Samuel Barber, Taking place Don Juan, In this four scene ballet, Van area are bleachers filled with onlookers words, "Don't dream it, be it, " How ing pieces of music, too varied to jell in 1914 at the fashionable representative Vest played Don Juan, a bit stiffly for (Student rush tickets), arid the five else can anyone find self and the hap­ into a full evening. Opening with resort of the era. The Royal Palms Hotel, my taste. But Madeleine Bouchard as ken dickmainn horses headed by Michael Keys-Hall piness within? ’Dona Ana, the first victim of Juan's Sam uel Barbers "Second Essay for Or­ numerous patrons of the hotel enter por­ MY KINGDOM FOR AN EOUUS at home brings about Alan’s basic each wearing a metal horse made. chestra" (SF premiere), Ajmone-Mar­ traying the styles and attitudes of the era, .passion and Tina Santos, another victim, problem. As Dora, Megan Cole proves In this stage version, any theme is des­ san seemed to use the piece to establid the Wallflowers, waiting for Mr Right as "were excellent in their portrayals of abused] With the opening of Peter Shaffer's her ability for drama. It's the best EQUUS is an engrossing evening with troyed by playing the whole thing for the unity of the orchestra for the later they sit patiently in the lobby; the men­ women who lost pure love because of award-winning play, EQUUS, the A m er­ thing I've seen her do even though Dora few flaws in book or performance, It is camp, David James produced it and programs rather than a concert piece acing Vamp who breaks men's hearts and Don Juan's appetite. While most of it ican Conservatory Theatre has a hit on is a stereotyped character. a layman's ability to explain sexual be­ took upon himself the lead of Frank. for good listening. Written as an ex­ wallets: the man about town leering at is story, the final scene was theatrically its hands that it has been waiting for all havior in an S&M relationship whether Too bad his talent doesn't match bis tension of one movement, the Barber the new guests; the flirtatious couple. d -amatic and held most of tlie dance season long. I could say "brilliant the­ In my opinion, one of the best inter­ it be between man & horse or man and ego. I was asked when it was over, piece never got off the ground though still doesn't read one note of music, Eventually all head toward the "plage" depicting Don Juan's downfall. Another atre" and "run, don't walk, to the box preter of Shakespeare is Fredi Olster, man. Should be very popular with the how did I enjoy Frank being played as its musical balance was interesting they are fabulous. and romp in the ocean and sun, excellent selection- office, " and a host of other cliches that For many there is only one Kate, As South of Market crowd. a transvestite or a drag queen? I def- rather than enjoyable to the ear. are usually applied in smash reviews. the magistrate Hesther, Ms Olster shows like "Nashville Nightengale", SOUVENIRS is a series of six vignettes, With EQUUS they all apply, her ability to portray another kind of The warm-up was put to good use, how­ "Bojangles of Harlem". "A Lady the most noteworthy being the Wall­ woman with assurance as she Ifstens to ever, in the second piece of the evening Must Live" (the women libbers in the flower (Madeleine Bouchard) fantasizing Shaffer has constructed a play that is Dysart explain his problems at home Haydn's "Symphony #19, " Here, what audience loved it), the two hits from acceptances from all beaus especially based on fact. The terrible deed in with his wife and swindles her rela­ usually sounds like repetitious movements his first act, "A Little House In Soho", one (Tomm Ruad). An excellent por­ question was mentioned at a party he tionship with him with understanding. in the hands of an unqualified conductor, and from an obscure drov called Carib trayal and duet by both, Tina Santos was at, bat no details were given, A small but important role, and played was fluid and fllled with frivolity under Sorxz. a lullaby, "Sleep. Baby, Don't as the Vamp and Attila Ficzere as the with dramatic authority. Outstanding. EQUUS is written solely by Shaffer and , Ajmone-Marsan. Each movement was Cry, " Man captured the essence of the 2)s he has created the roles and what might worldly person in their cat-and-mouse Daniel Zippl's Introduction to ACT was I clearly deflned, yet blended into one have happened The main action takes well-understood piece of music. It The Pola Negri hit "Paradise", a song seduction scene, Ms Santos ' character­ place in Rokeby Psychiatric Hospital in as Bamaby in "The Matchmaker", As written for Short, "What's Your Name ization of the typical 23s Vamp poured the disturbed youth, he adds to his brought pictures into one's mind. Haydn, Southern England where psychiatrist not one of my favorites, was finally (And Will You Marry Me?)", updated forth with high comedy. Ficzere was Martin Dysart is approached by a local d.*amatic repetoire the interpretation of the second act with'"What I Did For well established as the greasy man of the this youth who is confused by religious appreciated through Ajmone-Marsan's magistrate, Hesther Salomon, and as-ked interpretation, Love" from Chorus Line, and encoring era. to take on a young boy who might be symbolism and her worshipping and with the best version of "losing My sent to prison unless Dysart can find out applying this confusion to the flanks Mind" from Follies, outside of Doro­ SOUVB'IIRS is more dated (1955) than and fle^ of a stallion by riding him The final symphony was Saint-Saen's why this your 17 yr old, Alan Strang, "Symphony #3 " (Organ), This piece thy Collins', Bobby played to a sold it is nostalgic, but as a fun piece of blinded 5 horses with a hoof pick while nude in the early morining hours ful­ out and enthralled audience. ballet and entertainment is a delight. filling sexual fantasies. established itself from the openbig working at a local stable. Why Alan adagio as a powerful, full orches­ Conductor Denis deCoteau conducted committed this act of violence is the trated piece. You are thrown into If not familiar with his work and you but the Barber music seemed to my ear, basis for this intriguing play as Dysart While on the outside, Alan may appear like cafe piano music with voice, and never to get off the ground as music rep­ to be a normal lad, he is beseiged by I the folds of total music immediately, delves into the locked mind of Alan I Ajmone-Marsan used his precise, deft mood music perfect for late hours and resentative of the attitude of the time. searching for a key. d'earns of terror that show his problem dining, try his new record "Bobby Too heavy. to be much more deep than realized by I workmanship to convey this. Even in I the slower movements he maintained Short Celebrates Rodgers & Hart" on What could be written highly intellec­ the concerned adults, Alan is plagued Atlantic. I don't care that much for The rest of the program included VARI- by guilt, not for this terrible act, but I the dramatics without becoming too tual and medical terms, Shaffer has ] maudlin in interpretation which is often R&H, but his albumTs superb and A-nON DE BALLET (1960) by Balanchine by what led up to it, spared us by writing in layman's terms (done within a symphony witii contrasting Bobby's best out of his collection of and Lew Christenseh, The ensemble of a mental problem and disecting it composer albums such as Gershwin, worked exceptionally well as a unit to Zippi does well in showing the com­ I movements. Either too powerful or too for us so that we are not lost in an I romantic, Ajmone-Marsan was very Porter, and Coward, A good trip if the music of Glasounov with kudos to plexity of the youth, but misses getting Diana Weber and Keith Martin in the abundance of intellectual rhetoric. I definite in the sound and feeling he you're looking for something new to Because of this, you are involved in beneath the exterior of the character in f.-i turn on to. Delishous! exposing this complexity. A very diffi­ I wanted and succeeded in bringing this EQUUS throughout the two acts. It is 1 full piece of music to our ears. rather like a good mystery asking its cult role demanding a much more viewer the how and why. accomplished actor, but Zippi is not GCX3D TIMES AT THE NEW SAVOY bad at it, just incomplete, INevertheless all three pieces together 1 didn't quite make it the full orches- When William Ball directs a play he Peter Donat has the role of Dysart and Itra l evening platmed. But there is Finally made it to the New Savoy, usually fills it with what I call cheap it, too, is a demanding one. Besides Ino doubt in Ajmone-Marsan's ability 1438 Grant Ave, with the opening of theatrics and gimmicks as found in interpreting Alan's strange behavior, las an excellent conductor and the the THIRD WORLD REGGAE B.4ND. " Tiny A lice, " Not so with EQUUS, Dysart, thru the analysis begins to face ■vitality that he brings to the chosen The intimacy of the Dorothy Lamour Ball has tightened the reins. The play reality with his life and relationship [music. Most enjoyable. Room is no longer and the wall has j is well written enough that he wouldn't with his wife, in his attempt to bring been removed to open it up to the dare use his usual gimmicks to employ Alan back to "normal". Donat has a [The Symphony season continues on larger room next door creating an L- our attention. In fact, tiie problem is marvelous monologue as he explains shaped playing area with a comer 3/4 te has underplayed it all, thus lessening [Fab 25, 25, 27 widi the exciting vio- "normal" to Hesther. He is in control I linist Kyung-Wha Chung in concert with round sUge, The Savoy is no longer the impact of the act endings. a "gay" bar per se as in the old days throughout the evening, but occasion­ Prokofleff's " Concerto #2. " ally hurries himself tluu this avalanche of North Beach. But it does feature The overall casting for EQUUS is ex cel­ lOn die same program is Milhaud's good rock n roll music and acts simi­ of dialogue. The levels of his charac­ I "Kentuckiana" and Brahms "Symphony lent even with flaws. Within the story lar to those of die Boarding House, ter should be more defined. Whereas I #2" conducted by guest conductor Edo u b we meet Alan's parents, Frank (a bland Alan does not have an outlet for his |d e W aart. performance by Charles Hallahan) and problem, Dysart uses his work to get THE THIRD WORLD REGGAE BAND Dora (Megan Cole). Frank is an athe­ is from Jamaica and use the basic him thru his, and questions his own Bob Delaney as Rocky in On March 3, 4, 5, 6 de Waart conducts ist married to a highly religious ex- I familiar mdiments of the reggae sound "" I Haydn's "Symphony 0 3", Dvorak 5ndre n a e z v o u s acbool teacher, Dosa. This conflict to achieve their goal which turns out l"Synq>hony #7" and plairist Joseph K tl- ■ I . ■ s I I 1 I K '' I K I I I \ N I Iv \ \ I 1 M > I't U J ‘ . I ’ ^ i 1 ' to be . They ere introduc­ Initely prefer Curry's transvestite to lichstein guests in Batbok's "Piano Con- THE HORROR OF ROCKY HORROR SHOW Tames’ drag queen. ing themselves to American audiences Icerto #2". for the next few weeks via Bay area Finally SF gets a stage version of THE James has literally thrown away a good| I The cortchision of de Waart's program chibs. where aphrodites children meet ROCKY HORROR SHOW which plryed role. At die end of RHS he has one ■will be on March 10-12 wldi Schubert In LA for 9 months and is now a motion ballad to explain his actions to us in Not to change the subject, but the r'Oveitnrc in C Major", Debussy's "La music set opened with another group picture currently at the Metro IL Un­ "I'm Going Home, " It's at this point, I Mer" and Bruckner's "Synqrhony #6", fortunately, the wait was too long. SF the only serioru point in the show when called QUEEN IDA BCN TON AND ZYDECO BAND. Two guitarists, a drould have seen a production last sum­ Frank should have the sympathy of the I For what diould be a full, glorious eve- \ «.• drummer, a washboard player, and mer while ihe show was fairly new. audience, and James blows it by play­ ning of song and sound, get your tickets I Queen Ida on a small accordian played After having seen it in LA with the in­ ing for camp. He makes Frank look now f o r the one night appearance of I music out of the Louisiana Bayou areas credible Tim Curry as die transvestite like a silly drag queen when it is only I Sarah Vaughn with Michael Tllson scientist Dr Frank N Furter and then James who looks silly. What a waste and really swung out. It was happy I Thomas in "A Gerdiwin Celebration, " music mostly sung in Creole, but was again in the film version which I love of energy. I He is one of my favorites and vdiat (contrary to mass opinion), it's hard for actually revamped sound and good ole lean be said about the Divine Sarah. rock n roll, ending with a down-home me to give this Montgomery Playhouse However, "there is a light" in Needs I Should be a fabulous eve. (622 B^dway) version an unbiased view. Greene's performance of Janet Weiss. version of "Jambalaya." As their lead She is the best thing in the diow for said, "Release yourself with Queen Ida. " The story it a satire on 50s teenage sci- acting and singing. From a virgin to COCKTAILS WITH BOBEfY SHORT I did. fi films. Two teenagers, Janet and Brad, a hard woman, her transition is ther and play have a flat tire on a coimtiy road, run especially in the bawdy song, "Touch I T he piano and vo c a l artistry of Bobby After all that up and happy music, the to the nearest house thru the rain, meet Me, I Want to be Dirty. " Fine lady. I Short enveloped his 5pm audience on THIRD WORLD came on and started off its inmates and are treated to an unveil­ I Sunday, Feb 8 at the Geary Theatre with message music, "Remember Slavery* ing of a new monster, Rocky, by the Bob Dulaney is appealing as Rocky, ourl I with his blcenntenlal salute to the and "Freedom", What a downer. They transvestite Frank. ^ the end of this muscle bound blond creation, Kim Mitl [popular composers of America. From did get into jamming and when they fin­ one act rock musical, both have been ford in the LA cast missed the boat with| the music of Gershwin, Berlin, Kem, ally took off, the lead would break the seduced and Frank has been eliminated Rocky, and it's nice to see Dulany get I Porter, Ellington, Coleman and Rod­ mood try introducing the musician that by a brother/sister team (Riff-Raff and into it and turn us on. gers C Hart, Bobby tripped along at V ’ ' t . Magenta) who want to give up Frank's got them into the set. From that point the Baldwin, accompanied by Beverly On, THIRD WORLD would have to find brand of madness and return to their Boslyn Roseman and Buddy Gee play th^ Peer on bass and Gene Gammage on home, the planet Transylvania, that groove again, only to get ther e, bro/sis servants to Frank; Robert Rey­ I drums, with songs familiar end obscure, and introduce another person. I really nolds is Brad; Richard Gee is the N ana-| [The idol of cafe society in New York ROCKY HORROR S HOW 1$ pure escape didn't get off on whet I would call tor; Emil Borelll is Eddie (Frank's crea­ and cities that are fortunate to get him "disorganized soul". Too much time A frenzied stable boy (Daniel 2ippi) but there is an underlying current in it tion of the 50s) and doubles as Dr Ever like SF, if it's only one day a year, exhalts the horse Nugget ( Michael- that to me is the sexual voice of the 70s searching for "that sound" and trying to Scott, government agent; and Paula I selects songs mainly from shows of the keep the audience up with hype. Keys Hall) during a sr".d midnite 120s and 30s. They are chosen for lyric ride in ACT s production of EQUUS THIRD WORLD REGGAE BAND w ill be I composition, sometimes just for rhythms, at the Longbianch in Beikeley Feb 23-23 I but most of the time for entertaining the and in Marin at the Riverside in Fairfax, I ear, Neyertheless, Bobby's concerts are March 3&4, I music lessons, and from someone who |has been pla'N^e since he was <4 and and metaphysics these days, and of course we can return to the game and be players the adherents of each despise the followers in the game. To be a player means to be | of the other and their doctrines. an individual with consciousness of his or It seems every possible bariation of The ler True Self and the Nature of Reality System is being played o>at. But no one 'or the Reality of Nature). Such a being seems to dare a^ if The System itself is is called a God or a Goddess. He/She has valid. I see my fellow men and women Knowledge, Beauty, Power, Love, and becoming robot-like, uncreative slaves Truth, and is an archtype for the New Age to the service of the Group Mind. The rather than merely a stereotype. To be a Group Mind is not to be confused with The god or a goddess, the first requirement is to Universal Mind, which is the player of the be a strong, wise, self-aware indivlduaL subscribe BODY TALK by Steve -Ed.vards I can speak from my Vision, as you can game, the dreamer of this dream. The Such a one can find his/her own path; or from yours, frat each of us woald be fool­ Group Mind is the blind leading the blind if none exists, can 'orge one anew. APPROACHING GROWTH ish and oppressive were we to try to force to the precipice! I'm always encountering people who have Enlightenment then is not the "end of others to share our views. In a gay contex Here are the stages as I see them: First we very set and rigid notions of what consti­ the road"; it is the beginning. No sys­ I have seen lately how a certain publisher had to "wake up" and realize O’lr essential, tem or group can take you there, and Did you ever get fucked by a horse? 2i im s $ io tutes "The Way". It doesn't matter whe­ ot a national gay newspaper is attempting unity. Call it God, The One Mind, The NNow that I have your attention! ther we are taUông about physical exer­ the only baggage you need is love, to inflict the rest o'' us with his narrow, Buddha Nature, Brahman, or whatever. trust, and Self-respect. Would you like to live in the country? cise or spiritual evolvement. Now, my elitist notion of activism. I hope ^ Good That is what we are, all of us. We are On< Just 50 miles from San Fran cisco. attitudes and beliefs are the result of a stein wakes up to the harm he's doing the And that awareness is essential to ending Love and blessed Have your own horse, cow, or whatever, stubborn and indomitable eclecticism gay movement by his divisive actions. wars and obtaining fulfilment in life. The I have a large 3 BR, 2 B, fireplace, NAME which involves me in many different trips, Steve Edwards This sort of attitude seems dangerously on previous condition was ignorant ego-absorp csupet, view , e t c ., D uplex foidICSO mo. but always with the attitude that these are the rise. There are spiritual leaders flour- tlon. Now there is a new demand... We or, 1 BR, 1 B, a t $160 per m o. on a all various facets of a beautiful, many- ishlng who would have us believe theirs to are entering a New Age, and we have beautiful, private, all gay working ranch ADDRESS. hued jewel, which can only be realized be the only way to ’enlightenment"; and choices. We can give up our individuality with bams, corrals, etc. as an entirety and not as a fragment. doe-sn't this seem to be a bit like what we and just be "props" on the stage of Ufe, or N ude Russian R iver Besu:h 3 m iles away. CITY STATE One thing we have to consider is the great were so recently congradulating ourselves Ideal commuter living or a second -ZIP variation in human types. This variety is for having outgrown? Likewise, the vari­ "get away from it all" ranch home. beautiful and is squelched by the imposi­ ous new schools of psychology have fallen’ CaU 415-648-4464, 5 to 8 PM only! tion of dogmatic conformity. As individ­ into the trap of bitchy in-fighting. Is Send to KAIB4DAR, Post Office Box 627, ualized expressions of the One Life, we Jgestalt "better" than transactional analysis': each have a Path to follow tiiat Is oars an San Fraaclaco, CaUfomla, 94101. KAU ^ Is EST more freeing than Scientology? T r y U s! EMDAR it m ailed bl-wcckly In plain on.-s alone, tailored, as it were, to the There is an overlap between psychology particular qualities of the person. See How Good brawn envalopet. WORDS I t F e e ls ON M U SIC by Alan Farley really started off with a bang; a new full- WORDS ON MUSIC length production of Prokofiev's "Romeo by Alan Farley and Juliet", choreographed by Michael Smuin. It's truly a magnificent accom­ Pianist Christoph Eschenbach and plishment. The orchestra, conducted by guitarist Andres Segovia were responsible Denis deCoteau, is excellent- this is the for some of the most beautiful musical newly formed Performing Arts Orchestra, moments locally during the last two a permanent group created specifically weeks. Eschenbach played the Schumann for the Ballet company. The dancing is concerto with the San Francisco Symphony] fluid, and the costumes, staging, and and also gave a solo recital at the Opera choreography all add up to a thoro^zghly House; Segovia gave a recital at the delightful evening. The Romeo of Tomm Masonic Auditorium. Under the baton of Ruud and tlie Juliet of Diana Weber were guest conductor Guido Ajmone-Marsan, only slightly outshone by the Mercutio of Eschenbach gave a beautifully textured Attila Fizcere, who added comic touches $ 8. 0.0. ___ 8 ~ 10 PM performance - he constructed a fabric of effortlessly to a major accomplishment sound and color that was at once fragile in the role. To make Mercutfo's long and radiant, and the Maestro provided death scene believable, and not a satire sympathetic accompaniment. In his solo on a grade-B Western death scene takes recital, Eschenbach gave readings that talent, and Mr. Fizcere has it in abundance. ranged from the delightful delicacy of the Mozart "Ah, vous dirai-je, ¡Maman" COMING EVENTS variations to the s\veep and power of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Schumann Fantasy in C Major. The War Memorial Opera House, Van Ness at composer's markhigs for the Schumann are Grove, San Francisco. Edo de Waart, "To be played throughout in a fantastic Principal Guest Conductor, conducts and passionate manner; In the style of a through March 12. Friday and Saturday, legend, " and that is exactly how it was Feb 20, 21 at 8:30: Ives-Symphony No. 3, played. The program also included Copland-Old American Songs, Rachman- "Plano Distance" by Toro Takemitsu inoff-The Bells, with Roberta Alexander, and two works by Chopin. Christoph Soprano. James Atherton, Tenor, John Eschenbach is surely a giant in the making Shlrley-Quirk, Baritone and the San Fran­ and the concert finally came to a close cisco Symphony Chorus. Wednesday- after four Chopin encores. We are Saturday, Feb 25-23: Milhaud-Kentuc- fortunate that Mr. Eschenbach will be kiana, Prokofiev-Violin Conerto No. 2 retumin g here this yea| again for the with Kyung-Wha Chung, soloist, Brahms- Mozart festival (not announced yet) and Symphony No. 2. The Thursday concert will be a guest conductor in the is a 2pm matinee, and the Saturday con­ Symphony's regular season next year - cert is at 8pm in Flint Center, Cupertino- now he would be an inspired choice to the others at the Opera Ho>ise at 8:30pm. succeed Seiji Ozawa (on the basis of his Wednesday-Saturday, March 3-6: Haydn- conducting at last Fall's Mozart Festival). Symphony No. 93, Bartok-Piano Con­ One can't say much about young Guido certo N o. 2, with Joseph K a lichste in. Ajmone-Marsan; he did lead a fine soloist, Dvorak-Symphony No. 7 in D performance of the Shostakovltch Fifth minor (Old No. 2). The Thursday con­ a b o u t Symphony during his first week of cert is at 8pm in ZeUerbach Hall in concerts here, but the Weber "Freischutz' Berkeley, die others at 8:30pm in the overture on that same program was a Opera House. real bore. In his second week he led an Pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy will g.ive a VD all-orchestral program, which opened well recital in the O pera Ho'ose on Tuesday, with the local premiere of Samuel Barber's March 2 at 8:30pm: Beethoven-Sonata Second Essay for Orchestra (written in in D Minor, Op. 31, No. 2 ("Tempest") 1942); but in the Haydn Symphony No. 99 and Sonata in A Major, Opus 101, Cho- that followed, we got a luckluster, pin-Polonaise-Fantasie in A Flat Major, stralghtforwai^ performance, and in the Opus 61 and Sonata in B Idinor, Opus S8. Saint-Saëns Symphony No. 3 (Organ) that closed the program, a big let-down. Whili I San Francisco Ballet, War Memorial there may have been some technical I Opera House, V an Ness at Grove, San problems to be overcome in the balance IFrancisco. 'Tuesday, 'Thursday and between the orchestra and the organ ] Saturday, Feb 24, 26, 28 at 8:30 and (something apparently went awry In the ISunda')^ Feb 29 at 2:30-W orld Prem iere performance that was fine in rehearsal, lof Valery Panov's "Heart of the Moun- according to Aimone-Marsan). tiie end Itain" with both the Panovs appearing, result was a badly flawed rendition. I "Harp Concerto" and "Symphony in C. " Maestro Ajmone-Marsan is an accom­ RON RAZ, MR. CALIFORNIA GROOVY_CUV 1975 Photo«by john David Hough plished young man, but it is really pre­ Berkeley Promenade Orchestra, Zeller- "Í mature to speak of him as a possible bach Auditorium, University of Califor­ I successor to Sei jo Ozawa. nia, Berkeley. Saturday, Feb 23 at 8pm: THE I In his sold-out recital at the Masonic on Thomas Rarick conducts the orchestra In t Friday the 13th of February, Andres Se­ Mozart's Overture to "Die Marriage of O govia proved once again that he is the Figaro, " the Ravel Plano Concetto In master of the acoustic guitar. He played G _ with______soloist Gita Karasik, and Mussorg- AIPCILLC G et VD... works of Bach, Sor, Albeniz and others, one sky-Ravel-Plctures at an ^hibitlon. X of the many l^ h points being the Gavottes before from Bach's Suite No. 6 for Unaccompanied (Alan Farley produces : "Performing Arts HEALTH CLUB it gets you. Cello. While age has taken its toll on the Journal" heard on KALW, 91,7 FM, on agility of his fingers, Segovia's perfor­ 'Tuesdays at 3pm and Sundays at noon.) 8 $1 0 'F a r r e U 474-0776 mances were as magical as ever. 'The 1 O- PO' »'»H'O» O' enthusiastic audience was treated to 3 three encores and responded with numer­ THIS COUiON GOOD FOR CWE FREE LESSON IN BEGINNING BODY BUILDING 'TUES. & 'THURS. 8:30PM. ous standing ovations for the master. ( ) ABSOLU'TELY NO CHARGE OR OBUGA'DON. I 4 1 5 5 5 8 -3 8 0 4 'The San Francisco Ballet's season has I J Ì

ELECTION FOR GAY HEALTH BOARD

An election for a Gay Health Board will be held on March 7, This board is being \ y established to represent the health needs of the gay community to the San Fran­ cisco Public Health Department and P.-ilucc of Fontaiocijlcau. other go\ emment agencies. One of the first tasks ofthe board will be to form­ ulate a proposal for a Gay Health Pro­ ject. The Gay Health Board shall be make up by the election of 13 people who have among them wide acquain­ tance with different parts of San Fran­ cisco's gay population. In order to assure this, the following pnocedares hav e been established. Members will S u p p o rt be selected from the top three vote » 'tbur Community getters in the first four categories and ■if the one top vote getter in the fifth category o' persons who declare them­ selves and have a 'ull and deep under­ standing for the problem s of: 1) Third World Gay Females S22r 2) Thiid Wgrld Gay Males 3) White Gay Females 4) White Gay Males 5) Transsexuals

Carol Ruth Si Iver has agreed to serve as Dection Officer and will be at the Pre ss Conference on Friday, Feb 20 a t 11am.

Nominations will be closed March 2. Nomination forms can be obtained by calling 826-8863. The election will be held at the Main Branch of the Library in the Lurie Room on Sanday, March 7 from 1pm to S:30pm and at neighborhood locations.

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C. d o w n t o w n ipashirYi ruusKi is tvjrk street BAR 1ST PMZS S100 CASH ym 2 9 4 -0 6 0 0 n ENT STKET Open Dally till 8pm 1*03 POLK 775-6905 GOLD 3H-3IM CRAIG RUSSELL STARS AT THE CITY in New York, and television guest qvots FEBRUA R Y 18 - 2%h, including the Merv Griffin Show. LEADING FEMALE IMPRESSIONIST IN FUN-FILLED SHOW Russell is the female impressionist who SATURDAY 21 SUNDAY 22 coached John Davidson in his "drag" . The popular Craig Russell and Com­ role in ABC-TV's "The Streets of pany return to San Francisco at THE San Francisco" last season. CITY, *|36 Montgomery off Broad­ way, on Wedr.esday February 18th o SIR awards dinner, cocktails 7pm through the 2%th. "And Company" , FEBRIMRY, dinner 8pm, SIR center. is Craig's extensive repetoire of fe­ o Mardi Gras - Ramrod 3-7pm o Mardi Gras - GOLDEN RIVET 7pm male star impressions including FIRST ANNUAL MARDI GRAS COSTUME o Free Dance - Rosie and the Rivetus o 104 Beer 4pm to lOpm FEBE'S Carol Charming, Marlene Dietrich, BALL SET-- Band - Student Union, City College o Atlantic house auction 3 pm Connie Francis, Jayne Mansfield. BICENTENNIAL THEME, CASH PRIZES Nine pm to lam. Costumes OK o Raw Country - NOB HILL Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand, Lena AT THE CITY March 1st. DrCeddes MacGregor - Simple o Hollywood Liberty, Dust unto Dust Home, Peggy Lee, Mae West, Doris Living, high thinking Workshop. LAUREL Day, Sophie Tucker, Bette Davis, You don t hav e to go to New Orleans 11am to 7pm, 2334 Stuart St, Bkly o Skinny Flickin Party-Cineinaltachine Judy Garland, Tallulah Bankhead, to find ¡he Mardi Gras. Not this year, o !04 Beer 4pm to lOpm FEBE S o Movie.;- TUBS Ethel Merman, Shirley Temple, THE CITY --San Francisco's newest c Raw Count ry - NOB HILL o jockey Shorts Dance Contest ENDUP Della Reese, , Ella and largest gay entertainment comple^■-- o Hollywood Liberty. Dust unto Dust Fitrgerald, and Lucille Ball. proudly announces its first annual LAUREL MARDI GRAS COSTUME BALL. Monday o Skinny Flickin Party - Mattachine March!, Mardi Gras Eve! The Ball Russell has earned raves from critics- ENJOY PART OF YOUR GAY WEEKEND AT o Movies - TUBS in other cities where he has per'brmed; begins at pm and mns til 2am. THE FOLLOWING BRUNCH HOUSES: Badlands(*), "to me there was nobody quite as Baj, Bradley's Comer, Brighton Express, great as Craig Russell doing Carol This year's MARDI GRAS BAU theme Club Dori, Elephant Walk, Faimy's, 527 Charming and we have to remember is "The American 200", saluting the Fickle Fox, Hamburger Mary's, Jackson's, La Cu­ he does the voice of Carol even better nation's bicentennial, "This is our caracha, Le Domino, Hombre(*), Momma Fortu- than Carol Charming!" -Earl Wilson, country s 20Oth year and THE CITY’S na's. Neon Chicken, Pier 54, *P. S.(*), NEW YORK POST. first," says Tom Sanford, co-owner . j(*), Rainbow Cattle Company, "The Mint, . . pullin in all the showfolks in of THE Crry, "And damn it, we're Peg's Place, Yacht Club, Eagle Creek (*). town for his rany and often biting going to start it off with the biggest f*l Saturday Brunch also served. celebration we possibly can!" carbons f stars. Craig's act is prob­ ably one of the saltiest, freshest, most irreverent seen on the Las Vegas strip First Prize for the best costume is $250. in a long time. " -HOLLYWOOD RE- Second Prize is $100, MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 25 THURSDAY Third Prize is $ 5 0 . 26 PORTER. 23 24 "If I hasn't seen him in the same Tickets are $3 and sold in advance room with Carol Charming herself. I'd only at THE CITY. There is a suspect foul play. He's that good! "- limited number available, "W!iy wait O Mardi Gras - FOLSOM PRISONpm O SIR open membership meeting 8pm Rex Reed. DAILY NEWS. for Halloween?" asks Sanford, iiAnd Ma idi Gras - SOUTH OF SLOT 9 pm O Free Body Building Class APOLLOS Mardi Gras - AMBUSH 4-lO pm O Mardi Gras - ROUND-UP Nine pm why go to New O rleans when New O jockey Shorts - BOOT CAMP 11pm 8:30pm O '04 Beer 4 - lOpm FEBE'S O Free Body Building Class APOLLO'S Craig Russell comes to THE CITY Orleans is coming here?" THE CITY J04 Beer 4pm to lOpm FEBE'S O 104 Beer 4pm to lOpm FEBE'S Country fried chicken $l GRAPE 8pm 8: 30pm is located on Montgomery at Broadway after a series of personal appearances Raw Country - NOB HILL Raw Country - NOB HILL O Buddy night. 2 for 69. 7 to 2am O '04 Beer 4 to lOpm FEBES at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, in San Francisco, For further infor­ Hollywood Liberty, Dust unto Dust Hollywood Liberty, Dust unto Dust SADDLE TRAMP SALOON O Hollywood Liberty, Dust unto Dust the Persian Room at The Plaza Hotel m ation, call (415) 3| 1-7*120, L-AUREL 8 LAUREL O Hollywood Liberty, Dust unto Dust LAUREL CRAIG RUSSELL skinny Flickin Party-Cinemattachine O Skinny Flickin Party-Cinemattachine LAUREL O But We Hardly Know Each Other- Special rates for lockers - TUBS O Special rates for lockers - TUBS O skinny Flickin Part; -C inem attachine Cinema tta chine O '04 Beer - RENDEVOUS O Special rates for lockers - TUBS O Special rates for lockers TUBS O jockey Shorts contest RENDEVOUS

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•O Workshop on criminal and street people O 104 Beer 4 to lOpm FEBES O Jockey Shorts - BOOT CAMP 11pm O Rap session at SIR 8pm 12-3pm at SIR «ponsored by Survival Hs O Mardi Gras - I to 7pm Florida and 'O 104 Beer 4 to lOpm FEBES O Mardi G "as TUBS Nine pm O 104 Beer 4 to lOpm FEBES Mariposa, Grand and Come O 'Hollywood Liberty, Dust unto Dust O 104 Beer 4 to lOpm FEBES 'O Hollywood Liberty, Dust unto Dust as You Really Arc Carnival LAUREL O Hollywod Liberty, Dust unto Dust LAUREL O Hollywnod Liberty, Dust unto Dust O 'B 'J t We Hardly Know Each Other GRAND DUCHESS CHARUE'S Household LAUREL O But We Hardly Know Each Other- LAUREL Cinemattachine O But W e Hardly Know Each O ther- Cinemattachine O But We Hardly Know Each Other- O Movies - TUBS HONORED ADVISORS Cinemattachine O Movies- TUBS Cinemattachine O 104 Beer- RENDEVOUS Emperor m Bob C ram er O M ovies - TUBS !Latry Eppinette O Movies - at the TUBS Wally Rutherford 'U Kish

r o y a l g u a r d s ,Billy Jack ’Don Featherlin M att Brown A Bicentennial Tribute to the Men of the Navy ! Rick Gammage • •• • • • • • • • • Rick Jackson : : : : : • ••• ••• fftWIU 999 Bill Wheeler 9 •• : ::: ::: III t:t • « • • • • • • • • 909 999 999 THE bARCNisoS # • • • 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 . . . ___ . . . . • • • • 9 9 9 999 9 9 9 999 Herman Nieve 9 999 999 999 999 999 999999999 9999999 m: H: • • • • • • • 99è99 99999 THE MARQUESS DE SADE Andy Barron 9 9 9 ••••• •••••• •••••• 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 • • 99t 9 9 9 • 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 • • • • • THE MARQUE DE SADE 9 9 9 B 9 9 9 9 • • • 9 9 9 • • • • • Joe Campanella • f • • • • • • • TUESDAYWEDNESDAY THURSDAY • •• • •• FRIDAY • •• • • # MISTRESS OF THE WARDROBE • •• • •• Elly Leon • • • • 999 O Free Body Building Class APOLLOS . ::p: ||xh. Free Body Building Class APOLLOS !04 Beer 4 to lOpm FEBES O Rap Session at SIR 8pm KNIGHTS-ERRANT o 9 8 :30pm 8: 30pm O oCountry fried chicken $1 -GRAPE 8pm !04 Beer 4 to lOpm FEBES , G il Stone Plus 2nd Feature O 104 Beer 4 to lOpm FEBES 9 !!•••• • fX XXX Last day for nominations for Gay O Buddy Night 2 for 6^ - 7 to 2am P M en’s Room, Gypsy s Ball - LAUREL I Tod Edgell 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 é 9 9 999 o O Men s Room, Gypsy's Ball - LAUREL Health Board Elections SADDLE TRAMP SALOON P Bay Area Rapid Beat - Cinemattachine Dick Bumpus M en's Room - Gypsy's Ball LAUREL O Bay A rea Rapid ^at-Cinemattachine Leonard Juarez 104 Beer 4 to lOpm FEBES O Movies - TUBS Hollywoood Liberty Dust unto Dust 8 But W e Hardly Know Each O ther O Ivdovies - TUBS D ieter Dust unto Dust 8 Cinemattachine O Jockey Shorts Dance Contest LAUREL Jim l ’Movies - TUBS RENDEVOUS Jim All Sound All Color All Male o But W e Hardly Know Each O ther O Don Cinematta chill e K en o Movies - TUBS o i04 Beer- RENDEVOUS THE COURT MUSICIAN Rick T eal

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fOR A PERfECi PARTY... THE PRIDE FOUNDATION The premiere of "Nick and Jon", a BOB’S CATERING sensitive new motion picture depict­ ing gay relationships, will be shown as part of a benefit for The Pride HtBUFFETS >tc COCKTAIL PARTIES Foundation at the Palace of Fine Arts ♦PICNICS * BIRTHDAY PARTIES on Sunday e' ening February 2 th at ♦BANQUETS * BARBEQUES 8pm, .^FORMAL and INFORMAL DINNERS ------GOURMENT FOODS------Written and otoduced by Dr Mark Freedman, the film was directed by Edd Dundas at Cinematherapy, Inc. studios in San Francisco. Ehindas, who has made more than 35 films, NAME IT R WE CAN DO IT considers this to be one of his best, I THE WAY YOR WANT IT DONE "Nick and Jon", follows the devel­ M opment of a relationship between two men who meet by chance at a casual dinner party. Their friend­ 9 a 4 - 8 6 »S ship leading to sexual intimacy is beautifully portrayed. The quality of the color and sound work is ex­ I 11111TlTfIllirxriTTT T i t I t i l i i r n 5 ^ ceptional! Tickets will be a\ ailable throughout the community and at the door, the H ead trips each others individuality. $3 donation will be tax deductable. by Rick Hannond It is not an easy pattern of behavior to All the proceeds will be used to fund acquire, like anything in self improvement, the many on-going serv ices o f The Everyday we asked to share things, it requires time, hard work, and Pride Foundation. THese include from a pack of cigarettes to our lives, introspection, but even the slightest the National Coalition to defend Gays and everyday we do, whether we want favorable results are very gratifying. in the Military and the current suits to or not. I know — ask Flame! in state and federal courts fighting Whether or not we fully understand the Rick for gay rights. concept of sharing, determines to a large degree the attitudes we will have towards ourselves and other people. Jealoousy can be attributed to not under­ standing sharing. Many of the hostilities that we hold can come from not wanting to share. TO share or not to share is our right, but it does us no good unless we understand that it is in fact our right. We don't always understand thlr, mainly because The Society for Individual Rights we don't always realize that we are sharing, and therefore do not always CLOTHING ANO JEWELRY PROM THE PAST Tbis space isn’t big recognize our rights. presents its Fourth Annual Since what we are today is an KAI FIDCSCOPf but it caugbt your accumulation of the ideals we acquired during childhood, it would probably be best if we discussed the concept of sharing as it is taught to a child. Sami-pracieut Stones I h. tin Sit. Presentation of Officers liirqueitat Opals . Minorai Spocinian» -Voodt The understanding of sharing comes in I - 6|)i two parts. Before a child can understand 2297 - A M A R KET iST. sharing with someone, he must first and ON I6TH ST. AT MARKET EYE! USO MARKrr sTftcrr imderstand ownership. He must know the r«26-563S SAN FRANCISCO 94114 &AN FflANCiSCO 94YQ2 concept of "Mine". You cannot give something to someone tmless it is yours Awards Banquet to give. So, we give little Johnny a ball and tell CASTRO O ' • * i Castro Rock him it is his, and he derives great in- r ■ pleasure from it, until his cousin Bobby bib-5876 comes to visit. Bobby decides he wants JEfF 1 Steam Bsths to play with the ball and a fight ensues, Saturdayy February 21, 1976 because Johnny does not yet understand that % Op«n 24 Hours the ball is his and not community property. 7:15 pm OYjH 621-9963 Now if Johnny's mother comes along and S C a s tro makes him share the ball with Bobby, she 0 4 582 CASTRO STREET has interrupted the learning process, at the Lll) Between 18th & 19th St. because all Johnny sees is that the ball is “^ÍPECIAL A P A R & RCStAUQAn : San Francisco. California not really his because he does not have absolute control over its use. He there­ S.LR. Community Center fore cannot comprehend sharing. If it is not his, he cannot share. After Johnny has learned the concept of 83 Sixth Street DffildîQ "Mine", he can then feel free to let those people he likes share with him the tilings BARS San Francisco (02) he likes, he can feel free to give, he has 3. HOMBRE 2348 MARKET 626-1163 retained his autonomy. So when Bobby 2. NOTHING SPECIAL 469 CASTRO 626-5876 (02) visits again, Johnny will say "Do you want to play with MY ball, " and both will 10. THE nONT 1942 MARKET 861-93/3 (Ul) have a good tim e. 55. e l e p h a n t \VAU< SOO CASTRO 863-4202 (21) lohnny has learned that he will derive Donation: $6.50 No Host Cocktails 863-7226 ,JO10) pi easure and make friends by letting 56, vjRAPE 2097 MARKET them use what is his, as lor^ as he retains 25. CAS i'RO STATION 456 Castro 621-9272 09 the right to give or not to give. Reservations: 781-1570 Dinner, Entertainment As adults we are no different than Johnny, BATHS except we do not look at things as 18, CASTRO BATHS 582 CASTRO 621-9963 ‘(05) definitevely as children. Through the A F T E R HRS. years we have allowed our minds to be clouded by abstracts. 4, THE SHED 2275 MARKET 861-4444 (L16) Just like children, we too like to be EATING autonomous, but we do not always 36, CASTRO CAFE 484 CASTRO 621-9963 09) exercise our autonomy. This lack of 6. BADLANDS 4121 18th St. 626-9320 (L20) exercise makes us angryi and unfortunately we usually displace our anger onto the other parl^, and not onto ourselves for TRAVEL not understanding our rights. 25. PASSPORT TO LEISURE i586 A CASTRO 621-8300 (L2U) Marriage is a system of mutually sharing. Each person declares that he is his own h a i r individual, responsible for his own actions and free to do as he so desires, but 25, THE GOLDEN FLEECE because he is in love, he will allow the HAIRSTYLING 586 CASTRO 8639214 (U 2) other person to place demands on him, 52, CUP JOINT 4111 18th 626-4101 (L20) only in so far as those demands are SHOPS mutually agreed upon. If there is no 864-1390 mutual agreement, then sharing does not 72. CASTRO CAMERA 575 CASTRO 69, GEMS C JEWELS 2297A MARKET 626-5638 (02) exist, the individual has lost his 626-4873 autonomy and the marriage is already •73. MEMORY SHOP WEST 2324 tvlARKET (02) lost. 46. ACCENT ON PETS 4148 18tJi St. 861-2151 (i.21) The agreements may be very stringent or SO. TOMMY'S PLANTS 566 CASTRO 863-1883 L21 very liberal, but they must be a mutual agreement where both parties exercise GYM their autonomy to its fullest. 1. JEFF'S GYM 504 CASTRO 864-9454 0 3 I've learned this not only from books and LAUNDRY A DRV CLEANING teaching, but from my own life with nry lover. We hove never been as happy as 53. TONI CLEANERS 270 NOE 861-6993 (U 2 i when we realized we had to recognize Page 17 KALENDAR Februars' 20, 1 76

NV ~ OI9CO** H im AVAI DISCO HITS by Johnny IMsco VOICES OF THEIR MAJESTIES We would to take this opportunity to clarify the position of the Imperial Cardinal Court de San Francisco, The offices of Emperor and Empress are two sep­ « I I l M Last month my dearest friend and fel­ low DJ (M ind^aft) Jon Randazro was arate and^stm ct offices with^^o separate and distinct cabinets, not forgetting separate and very distinct ownership.s. The Empress's projected court and the lucky enough to go to the "Disco K i.N c s ( ' o n r Diamond Fox Court were comjined to achieve unity and harmony in the comm-mity and to bring a great many shared individuals who had assisted their respec­ Forum 76" in New YoA and has tive m aje^es in their campaigns under one joint court name and title thus making formal court functions simpler and less time consuming Their ^majesties agreed to report for me the following,. t ■ I () M c .. I.; 1. ( (: created rteir respective others, tlwt of the Order of the Imperial Flame and the Order of the Diamond Fox, It is a special non-title thank you button to people Q&AMOFBOVE who contributed to their individual campaigns, and are limited in active participation dicing the year of their majesties reigns The court titles were eiven' ■ ■ ' r< i\\i I 1 NI I ! I I Voui* DISCO H DISCO FORUM 76 energies, and love during their majesties reigns to actively promote San Francisco gay community both withm the city and outside the city. Neither the Empress nor the Emperor have, nor do they desire "to take over each other's elected office We are pooling d o m e s t ic g f o r e ig n m a g a z in e s RECORDS While spinning.records at the MIND- 1 ;i " i\ i ,111 t . \ our force», resources, and energies to make a greater Commonwealth Empire of San Francisco, to promote fun ami accomplishrnents. SHAFT on Saturday night I was told I was leaving for New York on Sun­ Listed below are the cabinets and advisors to their majesties as well as the list of p.-rsons belonging to the Imperial Cardinal Court of San Francisco, IBS* FOCK BTNKKT FHONK '• \ \ I I : \ \ ( I ^ I ( I •AN FHANCISCO »AIO» • • B - B * a a day. Needless to say 1 had a very high ■'TTiv Saturday nigh^ and ^snt most of FLAME SPIN ET , mMIKE ik e SERIL WILLIS EMPRESS 5 TENDERLOIN TESSIE Sunday am packing my suitcase as ARTICE STYLES PREIDA EMPRESS 9 JOHN JANONIS though I was leaving for Europe and R IC K HAMMOND b i l l TAYLOR FANNY PRIN C ESS ROYAL VINCE PASQUA , would be gone for at least a month. break to smoke a joint with. Of course VJALLY RUTHERFORD MARTIN WHITE When in reality I would be gone only this person would have to be ^rom SF CZARINA MICHELLE FRANCISCA LARRY EPPINETTE a week. Most of us would know him from that DON PAYNE CZARINA LORELEI JASON MANSFIELD Disco Forum 76 was to begin on Wkd BOB WIGGIN hot disco on Polk St known as BUZZBYs BOB SULEWSKI CZARINA VOO DOO BRIAN .MARSHALL 9am in the terrace room of the Roose­ Mr Don Berry! PAUL DYKSTRA velt Hotel, Well, here I am on Mon­ BOB BELLVILLE BARONESS VON DIECKOFF AL H E IL Each day of the forum we had several D ICK BUMPUS day standing in New York in the snow different timed sessions starting at JIM BIBREY ROSE 1 ROBIN MUELLER two days before the convention was to VERN BECKER l>y «IOHNNV ** D ISCO ” M a nr with an open loor. This enabled JEFFREY BRESLAR BOB CONROY !4AMA PECK begin, I thought for a minute ittd de­ the people attending each session to MARC SILVERMAN cided the only thing to do would be to have a chance to voice their ideas PAUL CHIASSON DICK GERSBACII SHATZIE GARY HAUBOLD 1. MIGHTY HIGItMighty Clouds of Joy check into the Y and play for two days and comments with such people as ER N IE DEVEAUX JO E ROLAND RiaiARD NEWELL before getting down to business. After JO E L COLEMAN 2. EXTRA, EXTRA- Ralph Carter Record companies like Atlantic, MICHAEL DELANEY(SCORPION) ROSE BUCIOJEY 3. MORE MORE MORE - Andra True checking into the Sloane House Y on Salsoul, Midland, and Pii\ ate Stock, BILL HARRISON CHARLES CLARK 34th St I hit the streets not having any During each session and after, g>ecial JACK 4. BOHANNAS BEAT - Bohanna K IS H HAYITORTH IMPERIAL CARDINAL COURT DE SAN FRANCISCO 5. STREET TALK - BCG idea where I was walking or where I exhibits were set up 'with people to . d ia m o n d f o x c a b i n e t BOBBY BURGESS ( VANCOUVER) 6. HE’S A FRIEND - Eddie Kendrick would end up. I returned to the very speak and explain their exhibit such KEN R IC E fashionable Sloane House many hours LARRY KENNEDY 7. LADY BUMP - Penny McLean as Cerwin Vega from LA with a whole WALLY RUTHERFORD 8. LATIN HUSTLE - Eddie Drennon later only to shower, change clothers room set up with many speakers and WENDELL HUFFMAN ( SEATTLE) LARRY EPPINETTE 9. UNFORGETTABLE - Ester Philips and start out for the Barefoot Boy, amps that were all in operation and IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD BILL TOLAN DAVID HODGSON ( ) 10. BROTHERS AND SISTERS - MFSB which is one of New YoA's many left a great impression on the Roose­ J IM SMITH SHEILA . I learned later in the evening CRAIG MORGAN ( SAN DIEGO) 11. TELL THE WORLD - Harold M elvin velt Hotel. BILL HARRISON WALT MC CAFFERY TERRY TAYLOR 12. LOVE MACHINE - M irlcals that while I was cleaning up and blow Also many lite trips were being BILLY BURGESS (DENVER) BOB TYNAN DAVID VIEBBER 13. AFRICAN SYMPHONY - Henry Mancini drying my , in the puolic restroom shown with neon, grots, digital, and TONY GCWZALES TR ( ALASIiA) 14. MOVIN' - Brass Construction of the Sloane House, I failed to hang strobe creating good atmog>here and DALE SORENSON ROGER HALL JIM JONES hoy ( ALASKA) 15. SPANISH HUSTLE - F at Back Band on to the key to my room. When I special effects. CORNELL GARRON PETE DIDO BILLY DE FRANK returned, I had security unlock my &ch night the Grand ballroom of the HERMAN N IEV E MOMIE STARR TONY DE VRIES TOMf-lY G E IL ( PORTLAND) room-only to find that someone picked Hotel was turned into a very large B IL L ROLLS JO E L COLEMAN HORST EICHNER up my key for me and had gone to my DISCO cont on H room and picked up my luggage. Well JOHN DARKER HARRY LORDON WAYNE FRIDAY This survey is based on top I was not pleased and a little depressed. ROGER RODUERIZUS RANDY JOHNSON DUNCAN MCCLURE I still had money and the clothes I was JO E URBAN RICK JACKSON audience response in the BLACK BEAUTY JOHN FUSCO ALLEN POST San Francisco G reater Bay wearing, soi t took just a short time ED WADE BOB SHORE A rea. for me to decide the hell with the lug­ JIM OSTLUND GUY HANCOCK RON ROSS ( 43) MILLIE BADGER BILL FOREST gage, and I would have a good excuse WASikOWTONL ^ GREG SCOTT MARGE JOHNSON BILL SIPPLE for new clothes. SANDY B IG B IE MIKE TURNE For more information write: MIKí : FISC H E R E)ONNA STEWART BILL TAYLOR Johnny Disco By the time Wednesday rolled around CALAMITY JANE JIM BLESNER I was back in good spirits and was read"/ NOEL VALENTINE ORMOND CARROLL JUNE COWAN 1800 Market St. 1 BILL GUIDDINGS DON BANKS Box 109 to be blasted with discomania for days. ANGEL B IL L LOWENTHAL REXANNE I started talking with a very nice man, BERT STERLING ED EtWOND San Francisco, Cal. 941Œ CL?>RENCE NORA DENO THOMAS VICTORIA STARR who when learned what I had just gone TONY CUNEO HECTOR NAVARRO .through offered to help me out with FLAME COUNCIL OF ADVISORS MIKE TRESINI PETER DECKER GUS SWENSON GARDNER POND sssssssssssssssm sss^ssxssssss^^ I clothes and was real nice taking a P.«lit*,.. MARCUS TAMT-IY LYNN TONY DISCETTE JAMES HOLLY FAT FAIRY BOB CRAMER VIC POTTER JOHN .J A'"’NO IS KEN KLANCIIY LEAH DIXON OLIVERIA MIKE ANSTADT 1 a r h i i n DIAMOND FOX COUNCIL OF ADVISORS KEN LENTZOW H.L. PERRY DON COFFINGER MARCUS BOB APPLEBEE DAVID MANDUCA FRAU SCHIENDER CONSORT FREDDIE RUSS HIGGENBOTTOM TONY D I SACRAMESbTO BILL .'ESSENGER B IL L IE WOODS WELCOME ABOARD LOLA, OLY.MPIA 111 BOB CRAMER RICHARD DICKERSON KENNY ROBINSON LOU RACINE ssncK DAN STRONG DON G E IS T DOUG REED REHEARSAL HALL BRUCE JE F F E R IE S D DON COFFINGER GEORGE SANDERS DON SCHliERTFGER FLAME IM PE R IA L GUARDS CARL LOBUSCH JO S E 1 JAMES SNELL BILL SCHUSTER (PORTLAND) D BELLA Z BILL MC WILLIAMS CAUFORNL : MIKE KEELER CHATTY CATHY GUSSIE HARTNEY(PORTLAND) SflNBWflY MhMdLaAin SHIRLEY EMPRESS 3 TONY PERRY RANDY CLOUGH LARRY LARSON MANUEL COSTAS 841 LARKIN PRINCE CONSORT FREDDIE JIM WARD RAY SIEMERS PAT GARDNER BOB DONOVAN REBA E.MPRESS 4 DIANAH DIPPE MICH7U2L HANKINS DON RANDY HUMPHREY FEATHERLIN LORETTA LOVE MOTHER P H IL TRACY PALAIKIE new bell, PINE SUZIE RIKKI JOHN ADENELFI v t o o RICHARD NOVAK DON BAKER with love IRENE STAN BERINOL HEALTH CLUB LEE RAYMOND DON BRUMMOND 8510'FARRtU 474-0776 MICHAEL DELANEY SHERMAN CLARK JIM DERIilN 1203 PfllK STAN COLEMAN DAVID WESTPHAL DENNIS GEORGE TOM AVILA Ihe leffQce/ JIM GOULD RON BROWN ROBERT HUBBLEY HAROLD BERGERSON L. 'V Liyina for Cdy Lovers ROBERT GOLOVICH A F T E R H R S m ß ' JERRY BERGERSON ' 330 Bush Stre-V’t 44. THE SACK 1044 POST ( l21) CÎ ROY SOCAL Sao Francisco, Ca'horriia RICH STANFIELD JIM BLEVINS BARS. BUD THEIMAN MATT BROl’fN 5. GALLAGHER'S GOLD ROOM 939 GEARY 441-9211 (015) MARK CALHOUN NOW RKJSÍTING 3. POLK GULCH SALOON POLK C POST 885-2891 (OK)) LEE TIBADOE 1. NEW BF.IJ. SALOON 1203 POLK 775-6905 (012) TED T R IP P 4 . N'TOUCH 1S48 POLK 441-8413 (OW) With reference to the proclamation of esties are requesting tiiese title holders 13. TOTIES 743 lARKlN 673-6820 (OB) Ì ) ^ 14. THE GANGWAY 841 lARKlN 885-4441 (OB) the Commonwealth of the Greater Em­ holding the title of Emperor or Empress ^ A L L A G H E ^ 20. THE WILD GOOSE 1488 PINE 775-8880 (OB) pire of Emperor Norton I of San Fran­ because of strong Russian and Spanish g SS, THE ACCIDENT 990 POST 673-5583 cisco, of which the Emperor and Em­ heritage in Northern Califomia to take press at the investiture of the Imperial an equivalent title to Emperor and (m GOLD ROOM SATINO Cardinal Court of San Francisco on Empress i. e. Ciar, Czarina or Rex and 15. THE GRUBSTAKE 1525 PINE 673-8268 (OB) Sunday February 8, 1976 proclaimed Regina. To those Emperor and Empress 16. *P .S . U21 POLK 441-7798 (OB) themselves trustees of the Northern title holders outside the voting districts, Portion of Emperor Norton Kingdom but within the Commonwealth as dia­ 939 geary OVM (as shown in diagram below) and as grammed, we are requesting same 32, APOLLO'S TEMPLE 851 O'FARRELL 474-0776 (CC) previously declared by the first empress title as their majesties feel the titles of San Francisco Jose Norton L Hiis of Emperor end Empress should be re­ especially, is concerned with those served for the reigning heads of state IMISC. . 19. THE TERRACES 1330 BUSH 441-475S (L26) e iiq ie r o T and empress titles contained of San Francisco, said being Emperor T within the ten voting districts of the and Empress end said being tiuftees BOOKS Tavern Guild of San Francisco, those of the Greater Commonwealth Empire 12. THE MAGAZINE 839 LARKIN 441-7737 (OB) being Alameda, Contra Costa, Sonoma, of Emperor Norton L Marin, Napa, San Mateo. San Francisco, fM USIC-RECORD s Sacramento, Santa Clara, andYolo This proclamation was Issued Febmary 35, GRAMAPHONE 1558 POLK 885-3322 (OB) since thev are eligible to vote for the 8, 1976 to protect the territorial boun­ 34. RECORD REVIVAL 1347 POLK 441-6141 Empress of San Francisco. Their maj- daries of Emperor and Empress of San JUIS l^rancisco! SHOPS 48. LEATHER FOREVER 1702 WASHINGTON 885-5773 (OB) Wally Rutherford, Minister of State to their Imperial M ajesties.

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DISCO cont from 16 disco witn a hot sound system and a tremendous dance Hoor much like the DiDUP here in SF. Music was played and sreaks were taken at which time certain well known aitists and groups appeared » do live per'oimances such as the Tramps, Salsoul Orchestra, the Reflections, Crown Heights Affair, Brass Construction, Hidden Strength, and the disco queen herself Gloria Gayor. It certainly was an unforgettable week to experience and most benelcial to all of us involved in di sco today. Hopefully this will be an annual affair and more people from SFwill be able to attend Disco Forum 77. Jon Randarao WBO J U S T BODE

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2 for 69 special fr om 7pm to closing. Page 21 KAUENDAR Febiuaiy 20. 1 76 voieES OF THEIR MAJESTIES For those of you who missed the inves­ titure of the Imperial Cardinal Court of Their majesties joumied to Seattle San Franicsoc, you missed an exciting over this past weekend to the Seattle hot evening. With the Fabulous Mich­ c i n e m a V t a c h i n e coronation. It was a weekend of fun- elle as MC the Great American Music filled parties, drinking and general Hall was continually filled with laugh­ merry-making. In all. twenty-five ter and merry-making. Their majes­ NEXT ISSUE people travelled to Seattle to witness ties arrived at 6: 39 to a packed audience Lady Grey Top become Olympia V and of 40'9 people lavishly dressed for this FEBRUARY 19-25 Jim Christensen Rainier II, Congradu- event of state. As their majesties re­ SPECIAL WEEK.SKINNY f r z a lations to both, their majesties look ceived honored guests and friends FLICKIN’ / ) y WAB. 5 111 forward to a fun year with their new there was dancing. A lavish buffet PARTY if if. if. If. If If.-tr i r * majesties, A very special thank you dlimer was prepared 3y Black Beauty to the Queen City Business Guild, Dom and staff--and beautifully served at Every day, all week long, nothing repeated Ray Fuller, Casey Donovan, Phillip and 6:45, At 8:33 San Francisco's own Bob MeiropotthKn\ nique St Laurent Olympia IV and to from 12 Noon to 12 Midnight. Our staff has Michael-Sorry we can’t list all the films, DEADLINE Sanders and Portland singing star Gussie Lance Ridnier I for their gracious hos selected a dozen of our most popular all- but you can be sure you’ll see nothing but pitality and love they showed tlieir (Empress Flame Mother) entertained us majesties and our group thru their reign with a medley of nostalgic songs, they time features including EROTIC HANDS, the very best ever presented at but e-ipecially this past weekend. Again added alot of color to what could have GOLD COAST MARINE. BIJOU, LUNCH CINEMATTACHINE! MONDAY MAR. 1s t been too lorrg an evening. The inves­ Seattle, thanks for a beautiful corona* MEAT, and stars such as Bill Harrison, tion. titure was MCd by Dowager Empress Grandmere Jose I. her comments daring SAN JOSE Remember the upcoming Great Amer­ the investiture will be most remem­ ing. Congrad-alations to all the winners. ican Flea Market Sat-Sun March ^-21 bered, It was truly a regal investiture The MC of the ball was "Starworth" (and Parking lot behind the 527 Club. Far­ the gilt and glamor of the Great Amer­ she is). A fabulous person and enCertainet ican Music Hall lent a touch that could 2940600 ther info call the 527 Club 397-2452 Then we headed for after hours at the Bill Lo.venthal or Emperor MichaeL only have been equalled by Viet ld (SJ), Mr Sweetheart '76 wa! a proven worker for San Francisco's Diamond John (SJ), first runnerup to Do: | 6 4 1 CLUB gay community. TUES Mr Cupid (SJ). 641 Stockton St. San Jose. Ca. - (406) 998-9219 This function was held at the Paragon. The Paragon is also open on the weeken . San Jose's Original KISH cent from 2 I Movies-Freds Health Club Betty is the new manager and still going FLAME XI m ade a m ost beautiful proc­ her to H. E, R. -See G speak to ypu soor I Bandana Night-641 Club strong. So drop by sometime. Leather & Levi Club. lamation making Tenderloin Tessie Wi 11 Mr Marcus stop getting nry Mr " Miss Gay Camp San Francisco Forever" Tomasita Avila drunk so her can make After the ball we headed for the Savoy a most beautiful gesture for a very warm the softball sessions? and the Countryman for after hours. hearted loving person who deeply deserves Thanks to both managements for their 1vJ£5. NtTE S dmoana NiTC it..... I went out alone after a wonderful Filled with respectability, hoq>itality. The Countryman breakfast state dinner with Michelle of Pomona, Imperial Princess La Kish ' ^ ) WED was fantastic. -flWRS.MlTC - .25f DRAFTS Lola of Seattle & escort. Fat Fairy, Em­ M flc m d press XI Flame and Randy, much drag at PS Sat Feb 14, Macs and El Patio gave a ) Movies-Freds Health Club L A. airport, straight gayly towards I'm very distraught that one emperor had ) Sign up for upcoming pool tour­ Valentine Party. Lots of people. Sorry BUZZBYS for a quiet dance when all of a such a very good time with anodier Den­ nam ent at the Countryman. I had to leave early. sudden there arrives anodier quiet person ver emperor DARHHH------— — LINGS. . in the name of Tammy Lynn, no Hayworth I'm very distraught that a certain Vei« I was off to Judge the Sweetheart Ball in aromas so we had to borrow some from the from some Charles play had five men in Modesto: Miss Sweetheart of Modesto M f l C M other custome rs, m uch heated lu st..- ... her room enjoying her wares to tfie hilt. Galln, first runnerup Jim. Mr Sweetheart I heard that one of the ex-empresses of I'm very distraught that a certain Em­ Perry, first ninnenip Bill R. The ball LA bought her first giked bras at the Sal­ press I had so many bums in her tits Irom was held at the Mustang Club. Then ove COCKTAIL vation Army in Fremo and that she used pretending to know how to smoke some I Movies-Freds Health Club to Chris’ Empress I house for a party last­ to make her dollars by wearing a certain funny cigarettes G Michelle just laughed. I 2S4 draft 8-12 at 641 Chib ing till dawn. Then on Sunday Danny LOUNGE Texaco jaket to fool the men in her life, I'm very distraught that a certain Em­ Empress II and Danny Enmeror I had Ihelt vonder who that could be , Michael DAR. press I went to the tubs to make much Events listings are free-call them into annual Ivlardi Gras at the Mustang. The LING,.... I also hear that a certain ex­ passionatelove to Marne, how embarrasst g Kopl Systems at 294-0600. costumes were outrageous. Shirley was empress of much honey in the dew is now Woman to Woman talk. And to make a hostess) and Mary and Sonny were his into the religion so thick that all her wigs things even funny. Mama Jose captured bartenders. Thanks all of you for my dresses and glamours have been sold or 3 men in her funny room... We ate in a visit (mother) and I will be back. Con- given to the heads of state, wonder who' hysterical crisis when the respectability ¥ gradulatioras to a community that woiks ' / diat could be. Michael DARHHHUNG. I have worked so hard to obtain, G then O After Hours-Couatryman-2am on so closely. Also there will be another POR M tte r E n d M f l C t M RESERVATIONS Cute, real cute Michael aisotfaer ex of Vera Charles ruins the name of Fair Oaks O Piano Bar-Crystal Saloon 9-2am bar in Modesto soon. The Brave BulL tome sort was seen with lips wet, loins very distraught. O Movies-Freds HeaMi Club BESTA-URAIMT parted, lurking in the dark of the Matta- Sunday night found me in Fresno for the chine Society for Adults, wreeking of PPS Cinderella BaU at the Hilton HoteL Hi. Manlihood with his funny cap, someone I personally would like to thank the Choc - Thank you Prince Rick for a great even' 3015 Diiliwood ai WincliesiMWiM S.J. M K f l i is always watching you DARHHHHLING. Choo Station (CHURCH ST STATION to I wonder how some grandmothers no. th e w hite people) Big Jim Oslund, his One in Seattle can run around widi Just staff and friends in helping me to help a towel around dieir funny middles via someone in neecL O After Hours-Co'jntryman-2am on Cole Street with a smart cute real cute Piano Bar-Crystal Saloon 9-2am 17 yr old running after her.. .. A belated Movies-Freds Health Club Happy Birthday to Monty of the 527, a 8 terriftc patty, huge cake and the return of Tony DiSette from Seattle who flew into the arms of his Richard, this is love for the first time, forever...... Also a belated Birthday to the Baron who lives with our Emperor II' Russ of the fabulous FEBE'S.,, Did you know the scandal on Polk St between Mr Ronald Ross and our |; Empress Maxine? They are in love G I'll have to press that white virtuous gown of mine to run and skip at their wedding. Without Charmin, Our own Mama Peck had a wonderful dickoff Februaryr< 27th: party at the insane 527 (without the pro­ Show-10 G 12pm at El Patio m ind shaft 8 Grand Openlng-8pm at Camelot fessor) for her Queen Mother of California 2140MK1: 626- 2543 rV, she'll make and be the best Mother for us little Californians. Just loved Ml Mwamw T9February 28th: seeing Lisa Cardinale and Emp-ess Michelle ■■■«pâlô- ~ Show-10 G 12pm at El Patio both take several hours in the powder room 8Grand Opening-8pm at Camelot getting their faces together. ,, Hours...... Well my darling Charmin people of love, Jt^^lm^_to_^chmge_Uie^^emonalit^_^om r/iLEi>iD An, C L A S S A C S WS Dirty Jockstraps needed Receptive Male digs aU trips HUNG BIG C THICK Paul - 771-21S4 aft. 6 and wkns. Glen's 27, 5'U", 165. Hunky, good- (03) APXRTMBNTS FOR SALE Luxury I BR 2 baths-condo­ looking dude C he digs all trips! Utilities incL. Sutter-Polk. Single mise, I m assage people (213) 650-5704______(L-25) minium "Love Nest", Twin Peaks, services HAVE YOU SEEN RUSTY? (pi) enq>loyed. $95-100, 474-1721 offering panoramic \iew. Bob Shore, a t 474-0776 CC sensual massage. Let LARA-LYNN for Empress 1J77. My name is Rodney E. Purnell. I am agent. 626-6657. me tXeat you with tender loving cure. TVo men witli two trucks, keasonable if you are tired of paying premium (0 -3 ) Thirsty male has 6 pack for guys presently in prison, but expect to be Bill and John invite you to stay in the Aim to Please! Let your hair down who dig water sports. out soon. I don't have any family or SHARE FLAT with 2 men 27 & 47, one and reliable. 861-2216 585-5545 prices for lip off sound, send $2.00 and enjoy. Call Ken 928-9900 heart of the Action. Clean, safe, ______( L-26)___ to: Bear Speaker Systems, P. O. Box Call Tom 552-1562 (02) Mends on the out-side. I am 21 yrs. gay managed, Nice rooms, some often away, $I(X}/mo. $SO deposit. 9 -7 m/sat. for appt. Low rates old and weight 170 lbs., 6' taU, and Pvt him, bedim. Must be neat, not 11228, San F ra n ,. C al. 94109 - w/bath md refrig. From $17, 50/wkly, Refunfed on first order and will show ______(02) ■ 1 am gay and black. Would like to Call 776-0835 The Kenney Hotel ' smoke, like dogs, be established in SF. K^utem en Conqsuter Services offers Lets wrestle in leather or in the nude. meet someone, who wants to be a friend, Old, clean comf, flat with most con­ the small businessman the speed and you affordable disco-type systems, MASSAÓE, RUBDOWN.VFA, ENtIviAS A social group for those inclined to 42, 6' , 170 lbs. Maury. Gr. seit, 410 Eddy St.______(Ol) -:powerfull enough to sh^e your BANK AMERICA RD or if you know of any information that ven, color TV, stereo. Good deal, accuracy of the computer with its new rtioney making ventures. No cost no pain. 441-3699______(D*2S) Swiss-American HoteL Nice, clean tricks pants off!!! (03) Call 647-4113______(OS) or obligation. A lax rap atmo^here. could he^ a g*y person in prison, not se: ad. Near Castro/14th/Chaich, package accounting for the small busi­ please forward it to me, Rodney rooms. In the Heart of North Beach. 621-287^ (0-3) ness. Full service financial accounting, We meet Sundays at 8 p. m. - 1^2 From $17. 50/wkly. 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T ravel Bay Area, INCOME TAX RETURNS Market Street.______(CC) 776-9972 Ans. all. _____ (L-25) ESTATE FOLSOM: 2 bdrm sm dng rm Ige hdwd mi.I. 441-1054 HOT! (05)______has one opening fa* a high caliber floor kitchen sm yard p 't secure near Lloyd Taylor 788-1140 Another name Certified Public Accountant ( 0 - 6) -(OiL to rememoen "M" SAY'S p)ot master wants hot slaves. Mutual w/s dig wet levis. Call motivated individual for our sales all $225. 431-2708, (0-3) ------MASSJlfl'E------CaU 474-6159 after 6 p. m. staff. Please send your resume in Melvina on knees Jim at 776-4899 aft. 6 p. m, SAN FRANw shelv es for plants, gourmet kitch. TWO EXPERIENCE MEN All the makings of a profitable retreat. eev. Views. P. U & CO, lighted countertops. Tons of cabinets. REASONABLE RATES Terms. CaU collect (415) 621-8450 ‘______(04) 621-8457 ______(06) Double view gas O'.ens, disposal, huge 585-5545 or 861-2216 J 9 I L fr fr refrigerator, awaid winning decks. 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