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9 MOVIES Blast from the Past Puts A Different Twist on the "Fish Out of Water" Plotline Reviewed by Steven Lindsey 16 FRESHBEATS New Tunes from No Mercy and A Compliation of Dance Favorites from Almighty Records by Jimmy Smith 21 THEATRE Shear Madness at The Great Caruso Dinner Theatre in Houston Reviewed by Chris Salza 23 ALL ABOUT HEALTH & FITNESSMaintaining the Motivation by Michael Kasten 32 TEXAS NEWS 37 CURRENT EVENTS 43 BACKSTAGE The Joint Will Be Jumpin' When Austin's Zachary Scott Theater Center Presents the High-Spirited Ain't Misbehavin' 52 ON OUR COVER George Anthony Garcia Photos by Albert Tovar/Photo Shoots! 55 STARSCOPE February Begins with the Sun in Aquarius Encouraging Us to Seek Truth and Justice by C. Lichtenstein 59 RANTING AND RAVING Meeting In The Ladies Room, Part 3 by Jeffrey L Linthicum 60 TEXAS TEA 68 CLASSIFIEDS 85 THE GUIDE
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mula for laughs-a-plenty. Or maybe not. BOMB IN A SHELTER See Adam see the sky for the first time. See Adam see an African American ...the nough already! I think the moviegoing rain ...the ocean ... bikinied women in Cop- E public can do without another "fish out pertone commercials. Please, oh please, of water" story for quite a while. While this stop the onslaught of the unexpected, non- genre is very popular and can be explored stereotypical plot devices. I sure hope he with effective and funny results (Splash, doesn't shed his geeky clothes and atti- Back to the Future, Crocodile Dundee), tude and become a GO-worthy stud. Nah, many attempts fall flat. Unfortunately for that wouldn't happen. Brendan Fraser, Blast from the Past is a Bitter sarcasm aside, however, there are prime example of one that should've a few good points to the movie. Spacek is stayed buried in the bomb shelter where fantastic as Helen, the ultimate sitcom much of the movie takes place. mom trapped in her own living hell. Like Granted, the gimmick of this particular Meryl Streep, Spacek is a gifted comic variation on the stranger-in-a-strange-Iand actress who has unfortunately not been the cd release party movie does sound promising. It's 1962 and given the right role in which to let her tal- the Cold War is reaching a climactic peak. ents shine. Some of the best moments The ever-prepared and -paranoid Calvin occur as Helen slips into secretive alco- Webber (Christopher Walken) and his holism and a martini glass becomes part of coming to pacific street january 30th pregnant wife, Helen (Sissy Spacek) run to her daily ensemble. their bomb shelter when an attack seems Fraser is affably cute, as always, having imminent. While underground, a plane played "odd man out" in a slew of other conveniently crashes into their house, movies including Encino Man, School Ties, shaking the earth around them and ulti- and George of the Jungle. Fraser could mately leading them to believe that the A- simply sit in a chair on-screen for two bomb has indeed dropped. hours and I'd be happy, but that bias aside, They lock themselves in and shortly his performance is almost as phoned-in as thereafter, Helen gives birth to Adam, who any of Leslie Nielsen's in any film from his spends the first 35 years of his life in the vast parody repertoire. A few goofball Webbers' personal slice of 60's subter- moments are indeed funny, but none even ranean suburbia. After his 35th birthday, come close to the surprisingly charming Adam (Fraser) is given the task of explor- George or his brilliant performance in ing the surface in the hopes of getting Gods and Monsters. Let's just cross our more supplies for his family and a woman fingers that his turn as Dudley Do-Right is for himself. Armed with nothing but his even slightly better-or at the very least, intelligence, a jacket made from his par- slightly less clothed! ents' bedspread, and a box of baseball Like Spacek, it's fun to see Walken in a cards (I wonder if all these original Babe comedic role. His character is extremely Ruth cards are worth anything? Hmmmm ....), one-dimensional (as are the rest), but he Adam heads above ground where he manages to tweak it a little and find a few quickly meets Eve (Alicia Silverstone), a subtleties to bring a little more pleasure to cynical young woman with whom he imme- his obsessive Calvin. diately falls in love. Throw in her gay broth- As Eve, Silverstone has moments of inspiration and others of just plain bad act- pacific street er, Troy (Dave Foley) and there's the for-
710 pacific houston, texas 713-523-0213 iWT JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY4 1999 PAGE 9 ing. Sarcasm is a gift which Ms. Silver- vide the best moments, but they abruptly stone has not yet mastered, causing lines stop once the movie shifts to Fraser's out- with potential zing to fizzle once they of-shelter escapades. escape her ever-pouting lips. Somebody, It's unlikely that this movie will make any please hit her over the head with her Kate significant dent in the box office, but in this Spade bag and get her to some acting slow pre-Oscar movie season where classes. Foley's sassy, shopaholic gay guy Texas trash like Varsity Blues can top the is...forget it, those adjectives should say it box office two weeks in a row, perhaps all. Blast from the Past might have a chance. Overall, most of the funny gags occur in Diehard Fraser fans will probably forgive the bomb shelter, which is a perfectly accu- this movie of jts many faults, but everyone rate kitschy reproduction of the Webbers' else will simply want to duck and cover. actual home. Recreating the experiences Blast from the Past opens soon at the- of normal "above ground" activities pro- aters everywhere. ~ Your favorites from JR.'s,Sue Ellen's, TMC & Village Station. nyone who loves good 01' high energy A music is surely familiar with the UK's Almighty Records. This label has brought more joy to gay dance floors over the past seven years than I can imagine. So, the boys over at Almighty have finally put together a collection of the most sought- after mixes from their extensive catalog of trinkets all on one CD. This little gem sports twelve full-length original 12" hits with the extended mixes that those who collect have ~ql.U;lS!~£..the most includ!ng Abbaca~bfa's "DancihQ. Quee~(pVVL Remix)'" Essex Girls"'''§tay Over:" Fabulous sp.~ctrene~"come~.;;: About Me," OestiP-ation's "~~~ You Love For Me/ LinqaTaylor's "Move Ove· Darling," Ob~essiQn's "Neverendi~g St~ry" and mo~e. If xou missed thes,e the first time arolll,nd, or-..if you're like;nys~ItJand your vinyr\copieS'>a,r.ejust.~orn out/you won't want to be witlio'tlt~ttils one inwour collec- tion.
This swirling and melodic tune comes with two bonus tracks attached for good mea- sure: ..:More, More, More" (not a cover of AndreaTr"ue), a thumping Latin houser and "I~m Not Alone," which goes more in the direct!-0n o~ their smash "Where Do You Go." \,hree pongs on one disc make this a great"bargClin. _How a~6ut that Oa Hool? Ever since "Meet H~r At The Love Parade," I've been a totglyfan. Even though his album, Here omes Da Hool, has been out f~r..over~a-...... year, you might do well to snatch up a ~ copy. His new progressive offering entitled n "Tony's Got The Biggest .1." (I'm notPkid" ding!) is burning up roims alVover. Da Hool once again gives Uq prodl{ction that is mesmerizingly wicked to sa~ the least. Throbbing bass, and hyp'~otic s~nths make this record a staple for tH~ after-hours set. Da Hool's latest single, "Mama Sweet" is already picking up steam ~s an 12=iriC import on Germany's Kosm6'R.~cords. Be on the lookout for a domestic relE:lase~du out next month on Logic. This set will come with remixes from OJ Geott (NYC), Richard "Humpty" Vission (LA), and a mix from Chicago that has yet to be decid- ed. Woo-hooo!!! And that's Dance Music THIS WEEK IN TEXAS. ~
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would have thought that a Victorian-style Iparlor would hardly seem the place to witness the insanity of a classic whodunit. I was wrong. And once seated, one could not help but notice that The Great Caruso Dinner Theater had gone to some consid- erable expense to stage its first non-musi- cal production, Shear Madness. shampooed by nellified hairstylist Tony Originally titled Scherenschnitt by Ger- Whitcomb (Jobe) who unabashedly dis- man playwright Paul Portner in 1963, the plays his attraction to the unsuspecting play was revamped when acquired by customer with physical comedy reminis- Cranberry West Productions in 1979, to cent of an I Love Lucyepisode. Explaining which we can now attribute the produc- the plot would truly be pointless since the tion's present comedic success. The for- beauty of Shear Madness lies in its spon- mula of Madness has delighted audiences taneity. The plot outcomes are as varied nationwide. The play is set in a present day as a game of Clue and besides, to attempt unisex hairstyling salon and cleverly man- to dissect the play would certainly take the ages to incorporate dialogue spiced with humor out of the experience. Following the local color, current events and audience intermission though is perhaps the best participation. The play has set several time worth mentioning. After the audience national records and has received many is introduced to the surprised cast of char- national awards, In addition to being acters by HPD detective Nick Rosetti named the longest running non-musical in (Gardner), lights go up and what follows is American theater history. Honors include what I can only categorize as a snitching the Raven Award, given by the Mystery session where audience members careful- Writers of America for best play and "Best ly recollect details and try to retrace the Play" awards from The Philadephia News steps of the characters in an attempt to fin- and The Chicago Tribune as well as "Best ger the murderer. In this case, the victim is Comedy of The Year" seven times over by an unidentified female pianist living in an the Boston Globe Readers' Pol/. upstairs apartment. Perhaps her absence The Houston company features the tal- on stage is due to the fact that she was ents of local actors Randall Jobe, Don said to be sporting a pair of styling shears Gardner; industry actor, David Born; Karen imbedded in her neck. Romano, Santry Rush, Donna Hannah Outstanding performances were difficult and was directed by Barry Dean. For press to pinpoint due to the production's infor- opening night, the set was decked out in mality, but Randall Jobe's (Whitcomb) and authentic salon style, two barber's sta- Donna Hannah's (Mrs. Schubert) were the tions, ringing phones, blow dryers, mirrors, most animated and memorable of the a seating area and, at center stage front, a evening. Jobe's ultra-effeminate portrayal shampoo station with running water, all we and Hannah's upper crust River Oaks sen- were told courtesy of Visible Changes. sibility, along with her pseudo-Brit accent, Dinner was served promptly at seven. The carried the play, adding the necessary grilled salmon and the tropical mango sor- humor to the production's overall perfor- bet served during the twelve minute inter- mances. mission were exquisite works of art that The Great Caruso Dinner Theater is were amazingly affordable. located at 10001 Westheimer in the newly- Showtime was at 8:00 p.m. sharp. The remodeled Carrilon Plaza. Shear Mad- audience was prepped with salon atmos- ness plays through the month of February. pherics that included background local Tickets are $28.95 for the dinner and show radio, occasional phoned-in appointments on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; and salon employees going about their $34.95 on Fridays and Saturdays. Curtain daily chores. The dining room lights times are 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday-Saturday, dimmed and the action began when a tall 7:00 p.m. on Sunday. For reservations and red-headed male sat down to have his hair group rates, call (713)780-4900. ~
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e're almost into the month of February home and at the gym. Of course plans W and many of us are bewildered, dis- change, your boss keeps you late at work, appointed and mad because we haven't you get sick etc. However, it's important to kept to our "New Year's" resolutions. remember that it's better to skip a sched- Remember the promise you made around uled exercise session than to have no Christmastime? "I'm gonna lose ten schedule at all. If you think you can save pounds," "I'm gonna quit smoking," or how your workouts for those times when you bout this one, "I'm gonna join a gym and have "free time", forget it. You'll rarely get get healthy." Whatever personal promise into a gym and that's not good. Intermittent you made to yourself at the New Year, it's exercising can be dangerous because the time to get to it! If one of your personal res- muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones olutions was to get to a gym and begin a receive too much stress, too soon. Here's a typical plan that may work for fitness program, then listen up. Here's you. A schedule for your workout sessions some helpful ideas that will get you to may include a variety of workout times. adhere to your declaration to get fit. You may find it's better to work out in the Time seems to be the number one rea- mornings on some days, and lunch-time or son people do not continue an exercise after work on other days. The key is to find program. Actually, it's the thinking that we a blend that works for you, and then stick are unable to budget our time because we with it. A calendar or day planner with the are just too busy. What happens is we times entered on the days you will be either don't start, or we start an exercise working out, might be helpful. Then your program and quit soon after because we workouts are planned in advance and as find we have no time. This is why it's you move through the week, you can important to come up with a regular exer- check off the days you actually worked out. cise schedule. A plan is just that, a plan. To illustrate this idea let me tell you about Plan your week so that you know where a client of mine. This guy works at his job and when you are going to be at work, at
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nizations and increase AIDS awareness. uals," Waod added. The Houston chapter GAY ACTIVIST It's first production, Jeffrey by Paul is currently one of two in the state under Rudnick, played to sold-out houses during the auspices of the National Stonewall JOHN DAVID THOMAS it's run last year and raised over $3,000 for Democratic Federation. Their primary MOURNED Fort Worth's AIDS Outreach Center. This goals for 1999 will be to address and mon- year's production of Love! Valour! Com- itor gay and lesbian issues pending before Thomas Played Key Role in passion! has enjoyed glowing reviews, the 76th Texas Legislature, organize gra- Founding Many Gay Related both in TWT as well as the mainstream ssroots efforts to hopefully impact the city's Organizations press. upcoming municipal elections and plan for the organizations national convention in DALLAS - Widely admired gay activist Atlanta later this spring. Jahn David Thomas, 51, died peacefully STONEWALL Stonewall Democrats of Houston meets amang family and friends an January 20. A lOVE!VAlfXJR!~! at Grace Lutheran Church 2515 Waugh on memorial service hanaring Mr. Thomas DEMOCRATS the fourth Monday of every month at 7:00 was held an Saturday, January 23 at SPAWNS CONlROVERSY p.m. For information about the group, call Dallas' Cathedral af Hope, afficiated by ELECT OFFICERS Protesters Picket Fort Worth Production (713)739-7785 or (281)632-9974. Reverend Carol West. "Jahn was a tire- Mark Wood Is Voted To Presidency FORT WORTH - A religiaus arganizatian less activist who. played an important rale HOUSTON - Stonewall Democrats of fram East Texas taunted patrons af The JAMES BYRD in shaping the gay and lesbian movement Houston elected its first set of officers at its Fart Warth Theatre last Friday, January 22, and advancing equality. He will be greatly annual meeting. Attending the meeting as they arrived to. attend that evening's HATE CRIMES ACT missed, but his accamplishments and hard were Houston City Councilmember Annise perfarmance af the company's highly suc- wark will live an," said Human Rights Parker, the city's first openly gay elected UNVEILED cessful production af Terrence !y1cNally's Campaign Executive Directar Elizabeth afficial, and Harris County Democratic Comprehensive Bill Will Attempt Love! Valour! Compassion! Althaugh there Birch. Mr. Thomas served an the HRC Party Chair Sue Schechter. The graup ini- were no. physical altercations, protesters To Address The Rights of Victims Baard fram 1982 to. 1985 and played a tially organized in late summer of 1998 and wielded posters bearing anti-gay slogans majar part in HRC's expansion in the worked through a set of key organizers to AUSTIN - On Monday, January 25 the and shouted obsenities at the patrons as Dallas area. His contributions included reach out to Harris County gay voters for James Byrd Hate Crimes Act was intro- they entered the parking lot of Orchestra helping faund the HRC Dallas Black Tie the Democratic Party and its candidates. duced by Senator R. Ellis and Represen- Hall on Trail Lake Drive. Theatre and build- Dinner Cammittee. Thomas also. helped "Stonewall Democrats was instrumental tative Sefronia Thompson. The act was ing management successfully kept the two faund numeraus arganizatians, including in assisting in the gubernatorial race for filed in memory of Texan James Byrd, the opposing groups apart and the production his service as a faunding board member of candidate Garry Mauro here locally as well victim of a brutal hate crime committed last went on as scheduled, undaunted by the the Washingtan, D.C.-based Gay and as across the state. Members of the graup year in Jasper. The Act will take a compre- controversy. The event was covered by at Lesbian Victary Fund, a national PAC were able to work together to deliver hensive approach to fighting hate crimes least two of the major television networks which helps elect apenly gay and lesbian Garry's message to the community. I think and will consist of four main legislative in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Spokesper- candidates. Thomas was the first apenly our hard work demonstrates our ability to components: Civil remedies far the victims gay Republican to.address the Republican sons for the religiaus group stated that make a difference in important races that of hate crimes; Increased penalties for National Cammittee. He was a farmer they would return to picket future perfor- affect us," said Mark Wood, newly elected assailants; Funding for police officer train- Executive Directar of the Foundation far mances of the gay-themed play. Stonewall President. ing in the identification, reporting, and han- Human Un-derstanding and the Dallas The theatre's managing director, Dennis Other elected officers included C. dling of hate crimes; Assigning an officer in Gay & Lesbian Cammunity Center. His Canright, assured TWT that the January Patrick McllvainNice President; Raul E. the Attorney General's office to prosecute devated wark with the center led to. its 30 performance of the play would go on as Huiz/Treasurer; Francisco Sanchez, Jr. hate related crimes. Details cancerning the being renamed in 1998 the Jahn Thomas scheduled, as will added encore perfor- was appointed chair of the communica- Act were released on Tuesday, January 26 Gay and Lesbian Cammunity Center. mances set for February 12 and 13. He tions committee and will also serve on the at a press conference on the Texas senate Thomas' affiliatian and political clout with stated that he hopes no counter protests executive committee. Debarah Bell was floor. A number of legislators and civil Dallas arganizatians include the Dallas are launched and requested that theatre appointed to the position of Parliamenta- rights organizations were on hand to dis- Legal Haspice, the Turtle Creek Charale, patrons not engage the group in any way. rian and Scott Harbors will head the cuss the Act. "1am extremely pleased With the Dallas Caunty HIV Services Planning "They are looking for that one person who group's legislative committee. the Act. I believe that a comprehensive and Consortium far Ryan White and Texas will take the first swing and that is what we Wood, a key fund-raiser, a long-time approach to ending hate crimes is the ~est Department of Health Funding, The Wamen's want to prevent," Canright said. "We want Demacratic activist and apenly gay candi- way to honor James Byrd and other victims Charus af Dallas, The Dallas Gay and our patrons to keep in mind that this pro- date himself, is expected to bring a unique of hate related violence," stated Dianne Lesbian Alliance, Razzle Dazzle Dallas duction benefits several AIDS charities and perspective to Stonewall's first full year as Hardy-Garcia, Executive Director of LGRL and the TCCAIDS Fund. that we are here to support [them], to come an active community organization. "The of Texas. Memarial contributions may be made to. together as a community, enjoy an evening SUccess of our organization will depend In addition to the introduction of the Act, the John Thamas Gay and Lesbian Corn- of great entertainment and help others less largely on our ability to support gay friend- this Saturday, January 30 at 1:00 p.m. a munity Center ar the Jahn Thomas Endaw- fortunate than ourselves while doing it. If ly and openly gay candidates alike. I rally is scheduled by supporters on the ment Fund, in care af the AIDS Resaurce we stoop to their level, it defeats all that we believe my experience with a diverse south steps of the Capital to. h.onor Mr. Center, 2701 Reagan St. Dallas, Texas are doing and have dane," he concluded. range of charitable organizations will be Byrd and other hate crime victims. The 75219; or to. the Jahn Thomas Bell Tawer Fort Worth Theatre's Labor of Love h~lpful in tying-in the efforts of Stonewall Byrd family will attend along with a num~ and building praject af the Cathedral af series was founded by Canright in 1998 to With other like-minded groups and individ- of State Legislators. Hape, 5910 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas. raise funds for Fort Worth area AIDS orga- PAGE 33 iWT JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 4 1999 PAGE 32 1WT JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY ii999 A·"U- Southwest Infectious The Metropolitan Community Church of Disease Associates Austin hosts its first annual Sweetheart Dance next Friday, February 5 at Treasure Island Bingo, 2400 East Oltort. Tickets ($15 in Nicholaos C. Bellos, M.D. advance,$20 at the door)can be purchased by calling the church office at (512)708-8002 and Board Certified in Infectious are also available at Bookwoman, 918 West Disease + Internal Medicine 12th St., and Tapelenders, 1114 West 5th St. Specializing in Infectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine + HIV Illnesses (214)954-0174 or through the mail at the above address. Positive+Personals invites all HIV+ Drug Studies + Anonymous The Rainbow Rollerskating club individuals and couples to its bi-weekly HIV Testing/Counseling meets every Wednesday at the Forum social this Tuesday, February 2, at The RolierWorld, 1900 Great SouthWest Park- Brick Bar, 4117 Maple Avenue. For addi- way in Grand Prairie from 8:30 p.m.-10:30 tional information about the program, 214.828.4702 p.m. Cost is $6, personal skates and in- which begins at 8:00 p.m., contact lines are welcome. For more information, Auntjuan Wiley at (214)521-5124, ext. 151. Phone Answered 24 Hours + House Calls Available call Dylan Valdez at (214)836-7362. Insurance Filed + Most Insurance Accepted Dallas Fort Worth Big Mens Club Visa, MasterCard, Amex (DFWBMC) hosts its video night tonight, Friday, January 29 at a private residence. For information about this event, or for 3801 Gaston Avenue, Suite 300 other DFWBMC programs, feel free to call Health Education Learning Project (214)219-2908. [HELP] leads a Skills Building Group for Dallas, Texas 75246 The Dallas Chapter of the NAMES Pro- People Living with AIDS/HIV on Tuesday's ject, sponsor of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. The group meets hosts a dedication ceremony of newly cre- at HELP's office in the Office Share Build- ated panels next Saturday, February 6 ing at 901 Lake St. Topics include: Dis- beginning at 12:00 noon at the Cathedral of cussing your issues; learning about new Hope, 5910 Cedar Springs Road. For more treatments and how to navigate the sys- information about the quilt, or how to dedi- tem; Self-esteem, communication and inti- cate a new panel, call Steven Smith at macy skills. For more information, call (214)520-SEWS prior to Wednesday, (817)332-7722. February 3. The Nelson-Tebedo Health Resource Center has been selected as one of only 40 sites in North America for a trial study of The Royal Sovereign and Imperial At NVR, we're committed to helping you get the most money the new investigational AIDS vaccine Court of the Single Star of Houston pre- called AIDSVAX. Even though enrollment for your_policy in the shortest time - with the least stress and sents Coronation XV tomorrow evening, won't begin until early next month, a wait- January 30, at the Marriott West Loop, paperwork on your part - at no cost to you. ing list has already started to accumulate. 1750 West Loop South. Beginning at 6:00 Our founding President, David S. Landay, has been on the To become involved, or for further informa- p.m., Regent Emperor XIV Buddy Thompson front lines of the fight against HIV / AIDS. A Harvard Law tion on the program, contact the center at and Empress XIV Jennifer Ellsworth will School graduate, he is a founder of Broadway Cares/Equity (214)528-2336 and ask for Dona Parks, host an evening of time travel with "Jour- R.N., Research Manager, or Sue Gibson, ney to the Next Millenium: Stepping into Fights AIDS, and a board member of the National Association R.N., Research Nurse. the Ultimate Magic Kingdom." of People With AIDS. The Dallas Museum of Art and the Houston Gay and Lesbian Parents For our free 60-page guide to Every Friends of the Dallas Public Library pre- [HGLP]wili have their newsletter mailout at Question sents the first of its four-program series of Charlie's Diner, 1102 Westheimer 7:00 selling your life insurance, call our You Need To Ask readings and performances by distin- p.m.-8:00 p.m. Parents interested in join- caring and knowledgeable staff at Before guished writers on Monday, February 22. ing the group are welcome to attend. For Selling Your That evening'S program, which begins at TM 800-932-0050. Life Insurance more information, call (713)284-4939. Policy 7:30 p.m., spotlights the works of Russell Go gambling with the bears. Bears on NATIONAL VIATOR REPRESENTATIVES, INC. NIIIl Jrd Edition Banks, will be held at the museum, 1717 the Bayou will be having a casino trip to A Viatical Settlement Consultant and Brokerage » 56 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019- North Harwood Street. Purchase tickets by Grand casino Coushatta on March 7. This Visit our website at ww.nvrnvr.com- Se habla espanol. phone at (214)922-1219, by fax at is the rescheduled trip from December. Mi.iilieJbIWP4MNtt M#&i#Nh({'::( cwiiEi4ULl t. @@-M#e&'W:;W---&_diii::;IA1Ft:MlilllMIa. PAGE 37 TWT JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 4 1999 PAGE 36 TWT JANUARY '29 - FEBRUARY 4 1999 Tickets are $10 each. Tickets must be pur- counseling. The study involves a double_ chased by March 1st, and will include con- blind administration. Chances of receiving tinental breakfast, transportation, a lunch active vaccine versus placebo are 2 to 1 buffet and all the fun you can handle. HIV testing is strictly confidential. HIV test: Buses will leave from the parking lot ing, study, medication and visits are free Just like you, we're lout of 10. across from Nighthawks at 9:00 a.m. and For more information, contact the research will return at 7:00 p.m. Bears on the Bayou group at: (409)772-1641 in Galveston' donates all proceeds to HAT.C.H. For (281)333-2288 in Houston or surf thei; more information check their website at website at [email protected]. www.bearsonthebayou.com. The Houston Four Seasons Club Will Research volunteers are needed for an celebrate it's 15th anniversary this year. AIDS/HIV vaccine clinical trail. The test The club provides four major events a t t t t involves a synthetic vaccine to prevent and year for its 125 members. Parties are held immunize against HIV (subjects will not be during the Winter, Spring, Summer and infected). Volunteers must be 18-60 years Fall seasons. At this year's January meet- of age; gay or bisexual males at risk for ing new officers were elected. Perrie acquiring HIV; negative for HIV by HIV Dolph was elected chairman; Gene screening test; willing to accept safe sex t t t Bignus, vice chairman; Kirk Mathis, secre- tary and Larry Osterhoudt, treasurer. Houstonians Interested in possible mem- bership in a club with few obligations and a fun social calendar, contact Perrie DOlph (713)729-9662. t t
The Gay and Lesbian Community Center, in conjunction with San Antonio 'f Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit, will offer a "personal safety" presen- It may not matter as much if we were in some other business, but when you're tation by Officer Barbara Moczygemba this Monday, February 1, beginning at gay, living with HIV and thinking of selling your life insurance, it's good to 7:00 p.m. The presentation, which will include literature and strategies to lower risk factors as well as pepper spray and know you can talk to people who really understand what it's like to be in your its proper use, will be held at the center, 3126 North St. Mary's Street. For addi- shoes. linked Viatica I Benefits is the only gay owned and operated viatica I tional information, call (210)732-4300 or (210)207-7413. broker with local offices in Dallas, Houston and Oklahoma City. We will give The Gay Dart League of San Antonio sponsors its benefit "70's Disco you the personal attention you deserve and get you the most money in the Night" tomorrow, Saturday, January 30 at The Annex, 330 San Pedro. For addi- tional information about this event, as shortest time. After all, when we're lout of 10, shouldn't we work together? well as general membership information and fundraising events, call Bob Fogg at (210)846-5460. Call us today at 1-800-275-3090! Out of The Closet: Cinema! wraps up '/ .the month of January with a screening of -;-1.• Twelfth Night, the 1997 British film starring Helena Bonham Carter, tonight, Friday, January 29 beginning at 7:30 p.m. The LWB showing, made possible through the gen- erosity of Encore Video/Zebra'z and Bjorns Laser Disc and DVD Store, will be LINKED VIATICAL BENEFITS held at the San Antonio Gay and Lesbian Community Center, 3126 North St. Mary's 3500 OAK LAWN SUITE400 DALLAS 214-523-9678 Street. Although there is no charge, dona- 3701 KIRBY SUITE1036 HOUSTON 713-528-6777 tions would be appreciated. WI1 1400 N. SHARTEl SUITE100 OKLAHOMACITY 405-524-2221 PAGE 38 JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY4 1999 ort Worth Theater's production of Love! Valour! Compassion! has been hFeld over with a special performance added for tomorrow, Saturday, January 30. ThiS version of Terrence McNally's Tony Award-winning piece has received rave reviews, both from TWT and the general ress. Curtain IS at 8:15 p.m. at Orchestra ~all, 4401 Trail Lake Drive. Tickets ($10) are available by phone; call (817)921- 5300. Fort Worth's Circle Theater, in cooper- ation with Texas Wesleyan University, pre- office at (214)871-3300. sents Side by Side by Sondheim through The Sammons Center For The Arts, February 14 at 230 West Fourth Street in 3630 Harry Hines in Dallas, presents the sundance Square, downtown. This musi- first of four performances of their Spring cal extravaganza, which is a showcase of series Sammons Jazz, on Wednesday, songs by "Broadway's musical master" February 3 beginning at 8:30 p.m. The Stephen Sondheim, begins at 7:30 p.m. on concert, entitled Jazz Legend, will feature Thursdays and Fridays, 8:30 p.m. on legendary saxophonist Marchel Ivery and Saturdays and 4:00 p.m. matinee perfor- his Quintet, followed by a second jam set mances on Sundays. Tickets, which range starring talented vocalist Simone Jackson. in price from $10-$25, are available by call- For tickets ($20, members $16) call ing (817)877-3040. (214)520-7789. Dallas' USA Film Festival (USAFF) cel- Plano Repertory Theater opens its ebrates Black History month with Trea- 1999 Mainstage Season with the classic -GregMcNerney sures of the Tyler Collection, a rare look at Rodgers and Hart musical Pal Joey tonight, President, the film archive which is the centerpiece of Friday, January 29, which runs through Funds For life SMU's G. William Jones Film and Video February 21. Rodgers' soaring melodies Collection. USAFF will present a different and Hart's witty lyrics combine and result in 35mm film from the collection each a score of memorable tunes including Tuesday in February, followed by a brief "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" and discussion from members of the school's "I Could Write a Book". Set in depression- Cinema Department about the films. The era Chicago, the production paints a color- screenings will take place at Loews ful portrait of a bygone era. Pal Joey runs Theaters Cityplace, 2600 North Haskell Fridays and Saturdays at 8:15 p.m. and Avenue, east of North Central Expressway. Sundays at 2:15 p.m. at the ArtsCentre First up, on February 2, is the 1943 vehicle Theatre, 1028 15th Place in historic down- Where's My Man Tonight? Tickets ($7, $6 town Plano. Tickets ($12-$15) are available USAFF members) go on sale in the lobby by calling the box office at (972)422-7460. one hour prior to showtime. Dallas' Kitchen Dog Theatre (KDT) pre- Theatre Three, Dallas' theater-in-the- sents the opening of what over 800 con- round in the Quadrangle, continues Tri- temporary critics and playwrights consider umph of Love, the fifth production of the the "greatest play of the 20th century", theatre's 1998-99 "Season of Sex and Samuel Beckett's Waiting For Godot, which The leader in viatical settlements, Funds For Life is committed to helping people Money", through February 21, at 2800 has challenged and inspired audiences for sell their life insurance policy for the highest cash value. This year alone, we'll have Routh Street. This Southwestern premiere nearly fifty years. KDT artistic director Dan of Triumph of Love, which made its New Day tells why this production is especially arranged for the sale of as much as !100 million dollars* in policies. York debut last year starring former Texan meaningful to his company in stating, ''The Call today ... and have Funds For Life tomorrow. 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PAGE 42 TWT JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 4 1999 TWT JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 4 1999 PAGE 43 golden age of 1930's Harlem. Zach's pro- February 6 and runs through Sunday, March 7. For tic~ets, reservations and addi- duction starring Jacqui Cross, Janis Stinson, Felicia Dinwiddie, Timothy Curry tional information on this monumental and Marcus Maurice marks the twentieth Dallas theatrical event, call (214)953-1055. After a successful initial run, Radio Daze anniversary of the show that made Nell Carter a star. Performances are Thurs- returns to Houston's Stages Repertory days, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway, every Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. through and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. from February 4- March 7. Radio Daze specializes in the March 14 on the Kleberg Stage, 1421 West Riverside Dr. Tickets ($24-$30) are recreation of old radio programs as they When was the last time you were originally scripted and aired. The available at the theater box office, 1510 hour long show features skits such as "The Toomey Rd. or by phone at (512)476- Bickersons" and other old favorites pep- 0541. got a smile and a cup of coffee pered with comercials and live music of the For the first concert of his limited North 40'S performed by Jay Hickman and American tour, legendary tenor Lucianno Jonathan Benjamin of The Blue Monks. Pavarotti will perform at The Frank Erwin when getting serviced? .. The show is broadcast to the studio audi- Center on the University of Texas' Austin ence on the fictional radio station WGNJ. campus Sunday, February 7. To mark this For information or tickets, call Nathalie capital city debut, Mr. Pavarotti will be Cunningham at (713)880-4520. accompanied by the Austin Lyric Opera The joint will be jumpin' when Austin's Orchestra. Tickets range from $20-$225 Zachary Scott Theater Center presents and are on sale now at all UTTM Ticket Ain't Misbehavin'. This high-spirited cele- Centers or can be purchased by phone at bration of the music of Thomas "Fats" (512)477-6060. The concert begins prom- Waller, featuring songs like Honeysuckle ptly at 7:00 p.m. and guests are advised Rose, Taint Nobody's Business if I Do and that there will be no late seating. The Erwin Fat and Greasy, will transport you to the - Center is located at 1701 Red River.
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PAGE 48 TWT JANUARY '29. FEBRUARY 4 1999 ~ ••••••••••••••••••••••• Those of you who have followed close- was busted. In a vain attempt to save the ly my fixation with the ladies' restroom at a situation, I sat on the commode, pulled my restaurant where I recently supped, will pants legs above my knees, fashioned remember that my curiosity surrounding some lace out of the toilet paper and the bathroom in question had gotten way draped it over my shoes like panties. out of hand. Feigning food poisoning and Confident that my last ditch effort would threatening to produce Linda Blair-like pass inspection, I calmed down a little. I vomiting, I was rushed to the restroom listened as the bathroom attendant issued area where I ducked into the ladies' lounge the key to stall number 17 to the newest and immediately encountered a blind arrival, which meant she would have to washroom attendant and a completely pass my stall en route. I drew my feet in empty bath which, judging by the number close to the commode and held my breath of ladies absent from the dining area, as she slowly passed. I heard her stall should have bristled with nose-powdering, door open and close and then the sound of lipstick application and catty banter. a toilet flushing so violently, I was sure it The old sightless woman, who served must have killed the poor woman. The as attendant, had no way of knowing my flush lasted forever and was so loud that gender and immediately offered me the one of the small soaps in my stall fell from key to stall number 14. I took it and walked it's mound on the sink and skidded under briskly to the corresponding door. The old the door and out of sight. It was halfway woman's gaze remained stationary as she through the flush that I heard the unmis- continued to stare at the spot I had previ- takable sound of "I'm Losing You" being ously occupied. played over a nightclub sound system Opening the stall door revealed the real before it quickly faded and the flushing reason that upscale restaurants charge subsided. Then it hit me. I knew why they $9.00 for iced tea. The splendor of each came to the ladies' room in droves. It was oversized cubicle took my breath away. In brilliant. each stall, a glittering white toilet and bidet Satisfied that I had discovered the truth, squatted beside a small chrome and I flushed, exited my stall and darted for the porcelain hand sink. Steam-pressed, door. As I reached for the handle, the old Egyptian cotton hand towels hung over Art- woman called out to me. Deco towel bars and small, exoticly-spiced "Sonny ... you'll keep it to yourself if you soaps filled (to overflow) a crystal bowl know what's good for you." The raspiness while scenting the space with wisps of in her voice had turned foul and I turned as Jasmine, Hyacinth and Lavendar. I bent to she removed her sunglasses to polish inspect the paper roll and discovered that them. the leading edge had been neatly trimmed I stammered and twitched like some with pinking shears. psycho Imelda Marcos passing a DSW Suddenly, the restroom door opened. I store for the first time. As if on cue, the toi- froze in horror. While I could fool the blind let in stall 17 flushed violently again, the valet by simply not speaking, a sighted faint music still barely audible. Then the woman was sure to notice a pair of size door opened and three obviously tipsy twelve tasseled loafers facing the toilet in ladies stumbled out of stall number 17. the wrong direction. I panicked briefly. I TO BE CONTINUED.... ~
TWT JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 4 1999 PAGE 59 SAN ANTONIO TEA - The Bonham held at the Jersey Lilly Room at the Pearl educated, deserving-or caring individual in Ballroom hosted the Miss San Antonio Brewing Company on Saturday, February River City. Continental Plus Pageant last weekend and 13. Dust off your tuxedo and spend an AUSTINTeaCIOUS - The Forum will be evening pretending to be James ~ond in all the rage this weekend! Ben Parsley pre- Monte Carlo while helping a very worthy sents another of his fabulous circuit parties organization raise some money. For more at Austin's circuit party headquarters. On information, contact (210)738-8171 .... Saturday, OJ Don Bishop from Palm Springs On Sunday, February 14, The Saint will will be the man of the night with his present the Miss Texas Continental Pageant incredible musical and this year's contest promises to be quite style and party atti- a battle. Special guests will include reign- tude. You can be sure ing titleholder Amber Nixx, last year's win- this will be a night to game this Sunday. Stop in and watch the ner Melissa Crawford, Miss Illinois remember .... or not to Super Bowl with bartenders KC and Rick. Continental 1998 Erica Andrews, co- remember depending With the two of them around, you can bet emcees Pauletta Leigh and Shady Lady and on your party abili- there will be an on-going commentary on Miss Continental Michelle DuPree. Over our CRUISE CAMERA caught promoters Jamal, ties. Thursdays are the game besides whatever John Madden $2,500 in cash and prizes will be up for Somaly and Chris [above, l-r] gearing up still the night to win has to say.We feel certain these guys will for the evening of glitz and glamour. When grabs and contestants will be judged in your "Ticket To Fame". be far more festive than what is said on TV. swimsuit, evening gown, in interview and all was said and done, the winner's circle You never know who Sunday will also be the last day to take included first runner-up Vanessa Casti and talent competition. This Monday, Jenny will be there to enter advantage of their January drink special. winner Donet McKim. Both are now quali- McCall will be enjoying a vacation in of just be window Don't forget that happy hour is always bet- Houston, so Miss Gay Texas USofA Layla fied to compete at the Miss Texas dressing. You can be ter with a friend. Carl (aka Carlotta) is your LaRue will host Monday Night Madness Contirrmtal Plus Pageant in March at Toyz sure this goddess happy hour pal Monday through Friday. He in Houston. Best of luck to both .... [right] is more than can definitely show you a good time .... Valentine's Day is just around the cor- just window dress- 'Bout Time is always on the verge of ner and the folks at Encore Video have ing ... she already has her ticket! ... going over the edge. Every Monday night, hundreds of wonderful gift items and cards Charlie's is always the place to play for MC Christopher makes karaoke the best to satisfy the cupid in each of you. Forget all the guys who know how to party! time of the week. If chocolates and flowers, give your sweety Between beer bust, liquor bust, steak night there is a song on something they will cherish for years to and the dancers, everyone manages to find CD, he knows it and come, like beautiful oversized coffee table something or someone that suits their you can sing along books, stunning jewelry, home accessories tastes.You can be sure the two smiling with him. or even a video membership. No matter faces [below] will do all they can to assure Occasionally, they what your mother told you, it's not the have fun benefit thought that counts. Spend some dough on shows at the bar - your valentine and show them how much with crazed games and cheap, cheap we always love to drinks. On Thursdays, when fun folks like they really mean to you .... see the girls like the Jenny, Mark and Claudia [above, l-rl visit, The Annex, The lovely lady [left] Erica Andrews hosts Tandi's Tea with Firedancers and The working hard for Melissa Crawford, Denise Mykels and Gay Dart League of good causes like Melissa Crawford. Visit South Texas's pre- San Antonio proudly breast cancer miere showbar for the finest in illusion and present their Studio research and pedi- 54 Night on Saturday, dance music .... atric AIDS. For all of Congratulations to you looking for a January 30 at 10:00 George Perez [left] p.m. The evening will fun place to go for who received the happy hour, Monty and Paula are always feature exciting Therman Wallace your good time. They always take good on hand to show you a good time and games, raffles, hot Memorial Outreach music and tons of care of you and the needs of the throng. serve up your favorite beverage. There Award for 1998 handsome men like The always-festive Nacha Type is their Friday buffet lets you end the workweek Employee of the Year Thursday night hostess with the mostess. with a snack and some good company .... Annex regular from his community Richard [right.] Party- She and her cast of lovelies give you a Rainbow Cattle Company is all set for service peers. George great mid-week dose of drag and camp. this Sunday's Super Bowl bash! The wide goers will also enjoy works tirelessly repre- super special drink prices and the hospital- And as we all know, there is only 1 work screen will be on and the buffet will be ity that only the club staff can extend. senting the San day after Thursday so we can all make it spread. Get over and root for your favorite Antonio Metro Health Stop in and have the night of your life .... one more day until liquor bust. The best team. There is nothing quite like a cowboy division and advising, The Royal, Sovereign and Imperial Court bargain in town for a bar full of fun people watching football to get your blood pump- teaching and testing of the Alamo Empire reminds everyone to looking for either fun people to "get to ing. Make sure to say "good bye and good for HIV. You're not come and enjoy themselves at the Ribbons know better." ... luck" to handsome Mark. Saturday is his likely to find a more of Hope Casino Night fundraiser being Splash is getting geared up for the big last night.. ..we will miss his smiling face.
TWTJANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 4 1999 iViiTJANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 4 1999 PAGE 60 PAGE 61 Herrington and much more. Tickets will be We can buy that. Valerie as Whitney? Tuesday is still dance lesson night. Even [where we caught $15 at the door; however, you can still Maybe even that we can see. But Donna the most accomplished of us can learn a up with good-look- save by purchasing them in advance Day as Maya Douglas or Cassie as Donna? new step or line dance here and there. ing customer Caesar tonight for $10 at both The Brick and Can you imagine? Guaranteed to be a Don't be intimidated if you don't know Soto, left] are plan- Moby's .... laugh a minute, the fun starts, appropriate- how to dance ... you need to learn and then ning a Cher look- Round-Up owners Gary Miller and Alan ly enough, at midnight-also known as you too can "polish buckles" with your alike contest coming Pierce have barely caught their breath, witching hour. Scary!.... own cowboy .... up soon. While having jetted off to Vegas for the conven- Start your week off right at Throckmor- DALLAS TEA - Caven Enterprises takes a details are still too tion and a little R & R, but they did have ton Mining Company where Monday pool unique approach to celebrating this week- sketchy to confirm, time to tell us that the club's dance lessons tournaments begin at 9:00 p.m. with end when they observe the anniversaries of you can be sure that every Tuesday and Wanda. You're sure to find their super- all four of their clubs, TMC, Village tickets to Cher's summer concert at Thursday are better Station, JR.sand Sue Ellen's, open since than ever. You 1977, 1978, 1980 and 1989 respectively, Reunion Arena are don't even need to with one giant blowout planned for this among the prizes which will be bring a partner- Saturday, January 30, beginning at 10:30 they'll find one for p.m. Be on hand for free gifts at all their I I offered .... you [like hand- clubs: it's their way of thanking you for all Dallas favorite Paul J. Williams will be some customer your years of loyalty. But the weekend cel- on hand to host a special edition of JR.'s John Fox, left, who ebration doesn't stop there; recording karaoke night on Sunday, February 7. You'll we caught on a superstar Jocelyn Enriquez appears at understand why Williams has become such recent visit] when Village Station tonight, singing her hits a success nationally when he returns home A Juanita Bernel Little Bit of Ecstacy,Do You Miss Me and for a fun-filled evening of song beginning gives her expert more, beginning at midnight. Coming at 10 p.m .... instruction in two- soon: Village Station's first annual Mardi- Where are you planning to watch the , ,," <11 step, waltz and friendly staff, including Scott Stevens and Gras costume ball on Friday, February Super Bowl? Why not be at Moby Dick this swing styles from 8:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. both Brett Fowler [above, l-r] on hand taking 12.... Sunday, January 31 for their kick-off party nights. Only in Texas!The renowned erotic care of your every whim. Return on Dallas' Caring beginning at 5:30 p.m. which will feature art ofTod is on display at club through Tuesday for Country Cruisin' which fea- Friends Center was drink specials all night long? Or drop into February 20. Don't miss this opportunity to tures 100% C&W music by DJ 'Tater Tot' the beneficiary of a the club tonight: you're always guaranteed take in his fantastic work, or to add to your and TMC's infamous "Cowboy Butts Drive recent benefit show an eyeful between their handsome staff collection. And finally, football and the Me Nuts" contest, with emcee JayJasper, at Bamboleo's. Club Round-Up just naturally seem to go togeth- beginning at 10:00 p.m .... owner Alfredo er. Make your plans now to cheer on the Zarate [right] tells biggest game of the year in style at the bar TEXAS TEA to watch with all of your friends this Superbowl the pages of TWT for Sunday.... details on the Over on Fun Fitzhugh, Stormy Knightz upcoming Miss Gay invites everyone out to Crews Inn for her Fiesta USofA special Valentine's Night show on Sunday, Pageantcoming up I sTRU(TUR February 14. She'll be on hand, along next month .... with special guests Raghenna, Sheri Powers Speaking of Caring Friends, organization and many more. While you're there, step administrator Jerry Lynn [pictured below, r, across the street to Zippers, where Glenda is back on duty after a brief illness. And make it a point to visit the bar and say "hello" to daytime bartender Gary Simmons. Wednesday afternoons are prime time at Zippers-always a great happy hour crowd and loads of action .... There are two turnabout shows well and gorgeous dancers like former TWT Finally, here's a snapshot from the set of coverboy Brian Chappell [above], who worth mentioning, both coming up soon at Studio 2000's newest video, Night Riders, appeared at the bar recently. Tonight will Village Station. On Tuesday, February 9, filmed recently in LA and scheduled for be your chance to get up close and person- the club hosts a special show benefiting release in May. Dallas superstar Ian "Chris al with International Mr. Leather 1998 Tony CEBA and Project Esperanza. EdnaJean Steele" Milstead [above, r] stars along with Mills, who'll be appearing at Moby's sister will be on hand, as will Cassie Nova and hunky Drew Peters [I] in a follow-up to club, The Brick, this Saturday.... the irrepressible Wanda. Then, on Friday, Ian's hugely successful Uncle jack. February 12, the Rose Room casts "turns" at his 60th birthday celebration with friend Speaking of which, the Black Party is Construction is moving along on Ian's new on each other and you won't believe the Beth Pace, I] tells us that he, in coopera- scheduled for tomorrow night and will fea- Fraternity House venture, currently in the results. Maya Douglas as Celeste Martinez? tion with Pearla Carillo at Zandunga Bar ture the hard-driving music of DJ Ric works in the old Kolors location on
TWr JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY4 1999 PAGE 63 PAGE 62 TWT JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY4 1999 the center of the club's weekly lineup that thanks to Kimberly. Every Friday, Saturday includes Monday Clubbers Night, Tuesday and Sunday, the Kon Tiki presents sensa- Executive Night, Wednesday Hump Night, tional shows starring Texas' top talents and Sexx Thursday, TGIFriday, Leather and super sexy studs from Muscles in Action. Fantasy Saturday and Sunday Overload .... Come on down and have some fun on the Along with all of the other wild and Island. crazy goings-on at The Outpost, they're COWTOWN TEA - join Mama and her now offering male strip contests. Every boys at Magnolia Station this Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00 p.m., beau- january 30 for the club's Blacklight Party. tiful boys will bare their buffed bodies for You'll absolutely glow with excitement.... your viewing pleasure.... New at The Crossroads Lounge is Tejano Thursdays featuring your favorite music with a Latin beat. This week, Selena look- alike Chevy is their special guest.. .. It's almost time for the 651 Club to cele- brate it's unprecidented 30th anniversary. That's a phenomenal three decades in one location, and it keeps getting better and better. Congratulations from all your friends atTWT. ... ,RY30 And speaking of monumental events, with the 103rd annual Southwest V31 Exposition Stock Show and Rodeo in full swing, you can bet that all of Fort Worth's OARYJO The Krewe of Olympus' twenty-ninth clubs will be even busier than usual. Mardi Gras ball held at the Edwin There's nothing quite like it-a unique expe- Hornberger Conference Center culminated rience that draws huge crowds from with the announcement of this year's royal- around the world. •••• ty, King Olympus Denise Martin and Queen Olympus Weldon Hickey [above, 1- rl. This evening of glitz, glamour, pomp, pageantry, feathers and beads, along with a year's worth of fundraising, brought in over (olt (overman $15,000 for local charities. Congratulations on another successful event. Mark Wolff in Dallas • Feb.4·6 Houston • Fei -'"
S'IO", 200 ,Canadian bodybuilding ,.amp. America's moslI.";iills~d physique model. OYer 70 magazines cove1~elJs.Worlcout, Advocate, flayg;rlJ TEA BY THE SEA - At the Kon Tiki in Galveston, loyal club patron Page Torso,AII·Man and mose.crotaly flawlessI Ph"e now, Delahunt [front, cl was found celebrating (604 )649·768~. See. Roc~ard, Mark;s ..• ew solo his birthday with [clockwise from I] good video with fo~rf"'1!.~~e~ a 1998 PrJbe Awa friend Kimberly, Muscles in Action dancers winner, $40. 12 page o.Yf(ffto. catalog, ·S5. Check~ Kevin White and Tony Singleton, club .0., Visa/MC to M.. ollft".., P. O. Box 34069 Owner Ron Burgessand C] Harrington. Before the night was over, Pagewas wear- ept·f238, Seattle, VIA 98124:www.markwolff.co Ing his champagne, rather than drinking it, nd www.rentboy.co!!l/matkwolff
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Randy, I miss you, call me. Love eternal, Keith. Houston. I am a GIWIM who loves Jesus with all my heart. I'm looking to meet new friends with a born- again outlook. (713)529-5459, ask for David. c:::» IES • •.••..•••••..~ ~ Roger Flores/Brittney Wells Heriberto (Eddie) Ochoa September 16, 1966 April 16, 1965 December 20, 1998 January 1, 1999 Roger left us on December 20 after a Eddie had a zest for life that was over- long and courageous struggle with whelming. He has left an impression on AIDS. Roger was a well known and well many people throughout Texas while liked female impersonator through out traveling with his partner of eight years, the state of Texas. He is survived by his Dyan Michaels. As a bartender at Club mother, Rebecca B. Aguilar and father, Picasso, Eddie's quick wit and shining Reyes Flores, Jr. Also by his two sis- presence made every night a party. He ters, Raylin and Sandra and brother is survived by his parents, Genero and Ray plus an endless list of friends. Maria Ochoa, eight brothers and and "You touched our hearts and made sisters and numerous aunts, uncles, us lough, we'll never lose touch cousins and friends. with the past" Eddie,you brought so much to my life, I Love, Lauren Taylor and Vanessa Raye feel as though I've lost my other self. I love you and miss you. - Michael F. Richard Barber Richard Barber, age, 45, passed away peacefully and very suddenly on Sunday morn- ing, January 10, 1999 at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Rick was loved by his family and friends. Memories of Rick will live on in our hearts forever. Love ya, your little (prettier) uglier step-sister, Dale Young. PAGE 76 TWT JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 4 1999 A WEEKLY CITY-BY-CITY LISTING OF TWT"S DUNGEON SUPPORTERS AND ADVERTISERS ACROSS TEXAS (Unless othelWise indicated, the area code for Oal/as AIDS Interlailh Alliance 444·0767 E.C. Wood Found P.O. 608178767 451·9807 listings is 214; the area code for Houston listings is 713.) 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(e~. 8801· .521·5342 .. 941·3566 (AC:817) Parents, Families & Friends of Las. & Gays AIDS Services of Brazos Valley. . . 1702·B S. Texas Ave. Brick 4117 Maple Ave 521·2024 Dallas Gay & lesbian Alliance. . .. P.O. 190712 Oak lawn Tennis Assoc...... P.O. 224605175222·4605 Agape MCC 4615 S.E.loop 820 .. . 535-5002 (PFLAG) ...... 744-3200 ...... Surte 202iBryan . . . 260-AIDS Buddies II. . . . 4025 Maple Ave. . . 526-0887 ...... 528·4233 ...... (972)390-0787 Celebration Community Church ... 908 Pemsy1vania Ave. Gay, lesbian and Bisexual Aggies . . .. 847·0321 Silk Stocking Ball . Crews lnn. .3215 N. Fitzhugh. . .. 526·9510 Dallas Gay & lesbian Ice Hockey Club . . . 640-2084 OASIS Recovery Program/OlCS 4300 MacArthur ...... 335-3222 lJImbda AA . . . MHMR Coffeehouse · Da.d Bump, P.O. 5296/77554 737·5484 Dallas Eagle 2515 Inwood Rd. 1107 357-4375 Dallas Gay Deu1sch~ub. . . 324·8085 . 972·327·2323 Fellowshp of love .. 711 Gambrell SI. 921·5883 ...... (S. 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