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PUBLISHER Window Media LLC All content of Eclipse GENERAL MANAGER magazine copyrighted o other time of year is quite as liberating as Mike Kitchens ©2003 by Window Media, LL(, and is Pride Month - especially the last weekend in ADVERTISING SALES protected by federal June when Lower Westheimer is officially gay Brett Cullum> Tom Jones (Classifieds) copyright law and may N not be reproduced instead of just by default. The streets will literally crawl EDITORIAL DIRECTOR without the written Chris Crain with thousands of gay boys and our Sappho sisters. consentof the publisher. EDITOR The sexual orientation Penny Weaver of advertisers, Of course, we here at eclipse advocate always being your- photographers, writers WEBMASTER and cartoonistspub- self, being out and being proud. But there's something Aram Vartian lished herein is special about this weekend that really lets our hair down. neither inferred nor ART DIRECTOR That's why this issue is dedicated to all things Pride. Rob Boeger implied. The appear- ance of names or PRODUCTION MANAGER pictorial representation John Nail does not necessarily The 25th anniversary celebration is extra special, with a indicate the sexual ori- calendar chock full of daytime and nighttime revelry. GRAPHIC DESIGNERS entation ofthe person Bonnie Naugle. Joey Carolino or persons. Check out our lowdown on special events (Page 20) that PHOTOGRAPHERS Eclipse isfor adults will keep you bopping well into the night. The ever ready Dalton Dehart only and ispublished nightlife calendar breaks it down even further (Page 18), weekly and distributed CONTRIBUTORS and the handy bar map (Page 22) gets you there. Jim Buck, Raquel Chevallier, Michael Derry, free throughout the Greg Fox, Glenn Hanson, Woody Miller, Deep South. Allen Neuwirth, Christopher Seely, Arjan Timmermans, Romeo San Vicente Of course, "Bitch Session" still lets you vent (Page 24), and Woody gets all hot and bothersome (Page 30). NATIONAL ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE And don't forget "Our Guy" Michael (Page 12). Rivendell Marketing Company, Inc. 212'242-6863 Web: www.eclipse-mag.com Enjoy this issue, Happy Pride and as always, let us know E-mail: [email protected] how we're doing at [email protected].
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Meteor. 2306 Genesee @ Fairview. Houston, TX· 713.521.0123. www.meteorhouston.com HEW 625w6 VlRACEPT" 625mg coming soon nelf'na~,~,,;;.esylate Gays anticipate TX paid a $200 fine. The case was Events planned for the day of the Sodomy law ruling appealed to the Texas Court of Supreme Court decision on the Texas Criminal Appeals, which refused to case include rallies in West Hollywood, consider the matter. u.S. Supreme Gay activists have prepared for Atlanta, Chicago, Washington, D.C, Court justices agreed last fall to hear months for the u.s. Supreme Court and Charleston, S.c. the case, and oral arguments were decision on the challenge to the In Texas, activists plan a 5:45 p.m. given before the court in March. Texas sodomy statute. The court is rally in Dallas on the day of the deci- expected to issue its ruling in the A number of events have been sion. Houston leaders plan a 5 p.m. case of Lawrence v. Texas sometime planned with the anticipated Supreme rally on the steps of City Hall, 901 in June. Lambda Legal Defense & Court decision in mind. Gay groups Bagby St.. in reaction to the decision Education Fund, which is helping plan celebrations or protest rallies for when it is made public. lead opposition to the Texas the afternoon and evening of the deci- "homosexual conduct" law and sion, depending on the court's ruling. 'Father of the Houston assists gays across the country in Lambda Legal is working with commu- legal battles, charges that the Texas nity activists to coordinate these gay rights movement' sodomy statute violates lesbian and events and disseminate up-to-the- presses on in his own gay Texans' constitutional rights to minute information on the case and privacy and equal protection. the decision, according to a Lambda unique style Lambda asked the high court to press release. Ray Hill was a gay activist in review that statute and declare it Lambda Legal asked the US. Houston at a time before" gay unconstitutional. Supreme Court to strike down the Texas The Texas law bans intimate rela- activist" could have been a term said sodomy law for two reasons: first, that it tions, including oral and anal sex, out loud. He remembers the day between consenti ng ad uIts of the is an unconstitutional invasion of priva- when a gay man got assaulted and a same sex. It does not apply to hetero- cy; and second, that by singling out gay sheet was spread out on a pool table sexual couples. In 1998, sheriff's people, it violates the Constitution's in a bar so that those present could deputies, responding to a false report guarantee of equal protection under the treat the victim themselves. They had of an armed intruder, entered John law. A victory on either or both claims to, Hill relates, because to call in Lawrence's Houston apartment and will affect all 13 remaining sodomy laws emergency medical technicians would found Lawrence and Tyron Garner in the nation and will be a powerful tool mean that the victim would have to having sex. Both were arrested and for securing equality for lesbians and tell where, how and why he was jailed overnight Both pleaded no con- gay men in all 50 states, according to beaten up. If he did that, the best test to the Class C misdemeanor and Lambda Legal. case scenario would be that he would
8 I 06-27-03 I eclipse 1 was personally involved in reacting to that infamous Houston gay beating. In the early morning hours of July 4, 1991, Hill received a phone call that a young gay man, Broussard, was the victim of a gay bashing, was lying in a parking lot and the emergency team refused to pick him up. Hill got on the phone and demanded that Broussard be picked up. When Hill arrived, Broussard's blood was still wet on the ground and many in the GBLT commu- nity just stood around in stunned silence, Hill recalls. Knowing that the stigma and mystery surrounding HIV and AIDS made even gays frightened of their own spilled blood, Hill walked up, put both of his hands in Broussard's blood, wiped them on his shirt, and then proceeded to talk to those on the scene, he relates. He still says that gays are individuals and need to be seen in all their messy, multi-faceted diverseness. Hill's desire is Ray Hill continues the activism that has made him part of the foundation of gay Houston. that those who have had such a pivotal Photo by Kimberly Thompson impact in the GLBT movement, though perhaps having untidy lives like his own, lose his job for being gay. school quarterback, an evangelist, not be written out of GLBT history. He Hill dipped his hands into the blood served time in prison and conquered doesn't always go with the flow. of a gay-bashing victim in the days when alcoholism. He doesn't fear struggling upstream to HIV/AIDS was new and fear of the dis- Think 1991, the Paul Broussard bring about change. He wants to make ease was overwhelming. He was a high case and the "Woodlands 10." Hill people think, and he certainly succeeds.
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18 I 06-27-03 I eclipse upstairs bar open at 1p. TUESDAY,JULY] cash prize, South Beach, Official North America JR's,Papiunderwearstrip contest, 11p. Hosted Babylon Dance Tour,with special appear- 611, Montrose Clinic HIV/STDfree testing, by Kofiand KourtneyVanWales,Cashprizes, ance by "Queer As Folk" actor Robert 4-8p, Gant, 10p, DJTracyYoung from Miami, KeysWest. Beverly Siscoe sings old-time Advance tickets $15, or $20 at the Brazos River Bottom (BRB), Free dance favorites, 9:30p, door.Ticketson sale at JR's,South Beach lessons with Rainbow Ranglers, no part- and M2M Fashions, ner needed, 8:30p, Mary's, Montrose Clinic HIV/STD free testi ng, 4-8p, Club Houston,Youth Night, 4p-midnight. Half MONDA'( JUNE 30 pricefor 18-24 y,o,Montrose Clinic HIVlSTD MeatRack, "Anything Goes Night." free testing, 8p-12a, 713-659-4998, Check Web site for schedule, BrazosRiver Bottom (BRB),Open pool tour- naments with cash prizes,713-528-9192, Guava lamp, "Queer As Folk," 10p, Meteor. Professional Women's Happy Guava lamp, Performance by Shaun Hour, Gp, Total Request Night, sp. and Kim, 10:30p, Bricks, Montrose Clinic HIV/STD free test- KeysWest. Free pool. Piano singalong ing, 4-8p, 713-528-8102, with Steve Wheaton, 9:30p, Midtowne Spa,Half-pricerooms, 12p-12a, JR's, Star Search Gold Karaoke, sp. Montrose Clinic HIV/STDfree testing, 10p-1a, Guava lamp, Service Industry Night MeatRack, 1/2 price all night. KeysWest. Piano singalong with Clay (S,I.N,), with half off for service 0, The ° Show, Courtyard and "tovey" Howell, 9:30p, industry workers who show a recent Meteor, Drag Bingo hosted by upstairs bar open at 3p. 18 and up paystub to qualify, 713-524-3359, Southern Comfort and lillian Devereux, welcome with $5 cover and ID. MeatRack, Party Night: Anything Goes with free prizes; benefits local charities, Fetish Party, Pre-registration is requested JR's, "Queer As Folk," Sp, Professional Ripcord, Montrose Clinic HIV/STD free at wwwrneatrack.orq. dancer contest, 11p. Midtowne Spa, Latin Night and half-off testing, 9p-12a, 713-521-2792, locker price, 12p-12a, Meteor, Malebox Night for singles KeysWest. Montrose Clinic HIV/STD free South Beach, Cafe Con Leche, 18 and hosted by lana Blake, 9p, testing, 8p-12a, 0, Rewind '80s retro, Happy hour, 3-10p, up, $5 cover. Courtyard and upstairs bar open at 3p, Michael's Outpost. Montrose Clinic Meteor, Mucho Macho Mondays, Expert HIV/STD free testing, 4-8p, manicure and a professional massage, THURSDAY. JULY 3 WEDNESDA'( JULY 2 Midtowne Spa,Half-off lockerprice,12p-12a, Michael's Outpost. Dart tournament with Brazos River Bottom (BRB), Free dance cash prizes, 7p. Club Houston,Half-pricelockers,4p-midnight. lessons with the Rainbow Ranglers, no 0, "0 Boy!" calendar boy contest. partner needed, 8:30p, Montrose Clinic Courtyard and upstairs bar open at Midtowne Spa,Half-off room price, 12p-12a, EJ's, Amateur Strip Night. Montrose HIV/STD free testing, 8p-12a, Jp, 18 and up welcome with $5 cover Clinic HIV/STD free testing, 10p-1a, and ID, No cover for those over 21, 0, Bourbon Street Tea Party, Courtyard EJ's. Roxxanne Collins show with and upstairs bar open at 3p, Guava lamp, Karaoke contest with special guests, 11 p. Rich's,"Hedorismz." with DJJDArnold, 9p,
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By PENNY WEAVER This year, PCOH hosted "25 Days of Pride." Major events include the annual Pride 2003 climaxes this weekend with Nighttime Pride Parade on Saturday, June Houston's raucous nighttime parade. 28 and parade Trophy Awards on Sunday, Baile 2003 June 29. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Pride Committee of Houston leads Radisson Astrodome, 8686 Kirby Drive this month's celebration of 25 years of Remaining Pride activities this year are $30 in advance, $35 at the door Pride festivals with activities ranging from listed here. A black-tie event and Hispanic celebra- health fairs to parties, dances and more. tion, including dance with musica latina. Friday, June 27 The fund-raiser benefits gay organiza- June is synonymous with Pride for gays Pride Cabaret: Before the Parade tions and includes a silent auction from 9 across America. The New York City Passes By... Again! p.m. to midnight, and reception hors Stonewall Riots that began June 27, 8 p.m. d'oeuvres at 9:30 p.m. 1969, are considered the beginning of Alley Theatre, 615 Texas Ave Steel Pride the modern gay rights movement and $50 9 p.m.-2 a.m. are commemorated each summer. A VIP Reception follows the night's per- Meteor, 2306 Genesee Houston's own annual Pride celebration formance by some of the most popular Donations accepted at the door began with organized activities in 1978. local talents. Grey PartyInc. presentsa night of pride, music
20 I 06-27-03 I eclipse and entertainment to announce Steel Weekend, Headlining the Budweiser StageisAmber, singing 3:30 a.m.-9 a.m. the group's new October GLBTfund-raiser. her top dance hits, including "Sexual (Li Da Di)." The Gatsby, 2540 University Blvd. Cost: $20 Out of the Bars and into America's Original Nighttime Pride Parade Spoiled Boyz presents the official Houston Pride the Streets with Q Patrol 845 p.m. Afterhours Party,featuring DJ Dawna Montel. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Parade runs on lower Westheimer from Houston GLBT Community Center, 3400 Woodhead to Whitney Pride Parade Awards Ceremony Montrose, Suite 207 25th anniversary parade includes a synchro- 4 p.m. Join Q Patrol on a special patrol through nized light show and pyrotechnics display at o Houston, 710 Pacific Montrose. For information, call 713-528-SAFE. the grandstand, located at Yoakum Street Parade emcee Ernie Manouse and "Queer As across from Mary's ... Naturally. Bleacher Folk" cast member Robert Gant present tro- Official Pre-Parade Party seating with a prime view is available for a phies honoring the best of Houston's Pride 9 p.m.-3 a.m. $25 donation to the Pride Committee. Parade entries. Rich's, 2401 San Jacinto "Silver" is the theme, with special guest per- Official Post-Parade Pride Party 'Queer As Folk: The Babylon Tour' former Lady Bunny. Shows at 12:30 a.m. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. South Beach, 810 Pacific and 1:30 a.m. on the main stage. Rich's, 2401 San Jacinto Tour recreates the vibrant nightclub fea- "25" is the theme, with recording artist tured in the television series at South Saturday, June 28 Amber. Showtime is 1 a.m. on the main stage. Beach, with music provided by DJ Tracy Pre-Parade Concert Young and a special appearance by 6-8:15 p.m. Sunday, June 29 "Queer As Folk" cast member Robert Westheimer at Yoakum SteriingPRIDE03 Gant. '" -'" 0 0-,:, 6 w" - c(I) , -C. 1. 611 Hyde Park dO"" 20. Midtowne Spa d ~ '"(1)1 611 Hyde Park· 713-526-7070 3100 Fannin· 713-522-2379 2. Briar Patch d ~ 21. Montrose Mining Co dtQllii- 2313 Crocker· 713-665-9678 805 Pacific· 713-529-7488 3. Bricks II d tQl0\&1 22. Michael's Outpost d 9...A_ 0 \&I 617 Fairview· 713-528-8102 1419 Richmond· 713-520-8446 4. BRB d 9 ~ tQl\&I 23. Club 0 d ~ iiE =- 2400 Brazos. 713-528-9192 710 Pacific· 713-523-0213 5. Chances/New Barn/GSpot d90 24. Ranch Hill Salloon d 9 ...A\&I ~ 1100 Westheimer· 713-523-7217 2111 Airport Rd • 936-441-6426 6. Club Inergy d 0 ...A ~ 25. Rich's d9 ~iiE @;...A 5750 Chimney Rock. 713-666-7310 2401 San Jacinto· 713-759-9606 7. The Club Houston d ~ 26. Ripcord dtQliiE 2205 Fannin. 713-659-4998 715 Fairview· 713-521-2792 8. . Club Rainbow 9 ~ iiE •..• 27. South Beach d 9 ~1iiI- 1417-B Westheimer· 713-522-5166 810 Pacific· 713-529-S0BE 9. Club Xscape d 9 ~1iiJ 28. Toyz 9...A ~ Iii - 2612 S. Richey· 713-944-7663 5322 Glenmont· 713-668-4892 10. Cousins d ...A - 29. Viviana's d9 ~...A ~ 817 Fairview· 713-528-9204 5219 Washington· 713-862-0203 11. Decades d9 ~ 0 30. Club Vision d 9 ~ 1205 Richmond. 713-521-2224 2117 Chenevert· 713-571-6003 12. EJ's d...A_~O 2517 Ralph. 713-527-9071 13. Guava lamp d 9~Iii 2159 Portsmouth. 713-524-3359 14. JR's d91ii ~ 808 Pacific. 713-521-2519 15. Keys West 817 Dallas· 713-571-7870 16. Mary's d9tQl~...A0 1022 Westheimer • 713-527-9669 17. Meatrack d 2915 San Jacinto. 713-528-2028 18. Mela's 9 \&I 302 Tuam • 713-523-0747 19. Meteor d 91ii1 2306 Genesee. 713-521-0123 r! men /.I dancing 9 women t; live entertainment • black ~video -A drag shows •••• dancers = leather/Ievi o neighborhood \AI Western
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All those gays who shave their bod- To the guy complaining about dance ies should hear this from a doctor: Body music: If you'd take your CD player off of hair is the mark of a man with a fully "repeat," you wouldn't be hearing the functioning biochemistry. So tell your same 01' thing. smooth-chested friends they're a bunch hair day. Then I discovered I could Bitch Boy responds: The first three of nancies. have the hottest guys in any club or times this poor queen tried to slur his bar if I offered him a 3-way with me way through this message at 3:43 a.m., Don't you just hate gay men who and Tina. Now, even though I'm still a it wasn't any more coherent. are into jazz, wine tasting, antiques and troll, I'm a troll who gets laid - for foreign films. Honey, your class and style less than it used to cost to hire a top- What is the deal with all of the do not make up for your ugly face and shelf escort and I'll get more than just heterosexuals coming to gay bars? soft bodies. an hour. They even walk hand in hand with their partners. Now there is truly no I'm sick and tired of people always As someone with both a lover and a place where I can escape their het- bitching about how they "don't want f***-buddy, experience tells me that ero values and bullshit. It's amazing to be a stereotype." Live how you want love doesn't necessarily equal (regular) how many gays aren't affected by to, and admit that Madonna really is sex, and (hot) sex certainly doesn't the hetero influx. Those same fags the greatest! equal love. wouldn't be allowed into any main- stream straight bar if they were I'm your typical troll: short, over- What's up with the trolls in the holding hands with someone of the weight, plain and every day's a bad steamroom at the gym? Have some same sex.
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Dispelling the 'opposites Dear Skinny: attract' myth when it No, it's your first half million. The other half goes to me for approv- comes to physical types ing and promoting your idea.
Hey Woody! There's some evidence to the con- Whatever happened to opposites trary, but I think the "opposites attract? I happen to be a not-bad- attract" theory applies mostly to ft.- looking, smart and funny 25-year- personalities, not bodies. old who's a bit on the slim side and I:. attracted to larger men: muscle by Woody Miller o bears, bears in general. Big guys o get my motor revving. A better theory might be that peo- a= And yet, they all seem to only have ple are physically attracted to the eyes for each other. Am I all that kind of bodies they want to have. I:. rare about liking men who are dif- That pretty much explains why the ••• ferent than I am, or am I just not only people dining on the rumps of ••• meeting other men who do? Is ground-pawing steers are other z there a "gay opposites attract" nostril-flaring queers. If you value personals Web site I don't know muscle on you, you're going to about, or is that my first million? value it in your partners. - Skinny for not so skinny J That's why gym rats are attracted Photo courtesy bodpuppy.com. 30 I 06·27·03 I eclipse to gym rats and bears are generally Hey Woody! attracted to other bears. Can you douche more than once before sex if you just don't feel that It's pretty rare to see physical oppo- "spring freshness" after the first sites connect. Most guys are attracted time? to guys they want to look like. And if so, how long should you wait They're attracted to people who have before engaging in anal sex? the qualities they can't have but want - Quivering with anticipation to possess. Dear Quivering: Even within interracial attraction, Douche away, baby. As many times as you rarely see the physical "oppo- you want. It's women that have to sites attract" theory in action. When worry about douching, not men. was the last time you saw a short Women who douche at least once a skinny white guy with a tall beefy month are more than 40 percent more black guy? likely to get vaginal infections.
Your options are pretty standard: Hey,wait a minute. How did the word spelling out what you want in per- "vaginal" get in a gay men's sex sonal ads and chat rooms, paying for advice column? I gotta get a new it - or worse, sweating for it: Hit spellchecker. Photo courtesy badpuppy.com. the gym and become what you want to attract. Anyway, just be careful not to cause enema or water bottle has a soft tip, trauma with whatever apparatus you and use lots of lube. Need Wood? Ask woody how to use. Some tips can cause small abra- spice up your sex life. E-mail him sions and bleeding - a big, blinking You can have sex immediately after at [email protected]. welcome sign to HIV.So make sure the douching without danger.
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activists and attorneys had argued that the pleaded guilty to capital murder, aggravated Texas statute was not only a violation of assault and felony possession of a weapon right to privacy but also a violation of equal in exchange for life in prison, and state protection guaranteed in the U.S. District Judge Joan Huffman levied consecu- Constitution. Katine said gay Houstonians tive life sentences for the crimes. When John Lawrence and Tyrone Garner, the two Huffman asked Burdine if he understood men arrested in 1998 in Lawrence's bed- the deal, witnesses said Burdine replied, "It room, are amazed at the nationwide reac- means we're going to do a lot of time." lambda legal's Lee Taft, Tyron Garner, John tion to the decision. "They are thrilled," he Lawrence and Mitchell Kaline (Photo by Penny said. "They understand the significance of Former gay magazine Weaver! this decision on the country." publisher goes from Attorneys, clients 'Sleeping lawyer' 'Hero' to porn star in Texas sodomy case ends for gay Remember Hero magazine? It was that case 'thrilled' Houston defendant conservative gay men's publication that The historic June 26 U.s. Supreme Court had a strict policy against adult content. decision to strike down Texas' so-called A gay Texan and former death row inmate Hero was geared toward men in commit- "homosexual conduct" law sent ripples of who won a new trial because his lawyer ted relationships and had a general "we're joy throughout the country last week, but allegedly slept through parts of his first trial gay, but we're so normal" flavor. In late nowhere was the excitement more palpa- pleaded guilty June 19 to capital murder and 2001, the magazine closed its doors for ble than in Houston, where the case origi- will spend life in prison. Calvin Burdine, 50, good after three years. But Genre maga- nated. Gay Houston attorney Mitchell was convicted in 1984 of capital murder and zine now reports that Sam Francis, one of Katine, who has worked on Lawrence and given the death penalty for the 1983 stab- Hero's co-founders, became "Sam Tyson" Garner v. Texas for five years - and on the bing death of his lover and roommate, W.I - a gay porn star in movies such as move to eliminate the Texas sodomy law in "Dub" Wise. A federal judge reversed the "Goldenrod" and "The Hole." "[Hero] political arenas - rejoiced at the news. conviction and granted a new trial because really served a market of men who felt "This is a much further reaching decision evidence showed his trial attorney, Joe alienated from the heavily sexual vibe of than I could have imagined," Katine said. Cannon, slept for up to 10 minutes at a time other gay men's magazines," Tyson said in The Supreme Court struck down the state's during testimony. Cannon, who has since an interview with Unzipped.net, a porn ban on gay sex, ruling that the law was an died, denied ever falling asleep during the magazine. Tyson said there was always a unconstitutional violation of privacy. Gay trial. In the latest phase of the case, Burdine part of him that wanted to do gay porn.
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How do you rate the Houston gay Where can you be found in the scene? Houston nightlife scene? "It's pretty good. The people are pretty Mac Adam is a newcomer to both cool. It's a pretty relaxed atmosphere. Houston and to EJ's,where he has been a Everybody's friendly. " bartender for two weeks. He moved to the Bayou City a year ago. What's in your nitelife crystal ball? "I don't really have much of a life right now," says the hard-working Mac Adam. Interview Penny Weaver by The stint at EJ'sis his first time tending bar. He previously worked in marketing. For And don't miss that accent when you talk now, he's enjoying serving up drinks. "You to him behind the back bar at EJ's- he's get some weird and wonderful people," from South Africa. Mac Adam tends the Mac Adam admits. bar from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and on Friday, as well as from Where can you find the hottest men? 8 p.m. to close on Saturday night. Aside from at EJ's,of course (hey-the guy has to stay employed), Mac Adam votes What brought you to Houston? for South Beach as one of the hottest Job opportunities, says Mac Adam. He spots in Houston to find men. points out the fast growth of Houston.
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Holiday weekend events abound from Rich's to South Beach and beyond
by Penny Weaver ment also schedules Kamp Rich's, includ- ing Virginia Slymm's show at midnight in Fireworks both outside and inside are on the Leopard Lounge. The Kamp features a tap in Houston clubs for the Indepen- main stage show at 1 a.m. Cover is free for dence Day holiday weekend. those age 21 and up from 9 to 11 p.m.
At Rich's Houston, the festivities begin on On Saturday, Rich's hosts the Shock & July 4 with Frequency Fridays, Awe Military Ball, featuring DJ JD Arnold serving up guest entertainers and a 1 a.m. military show on the main and more. DJ Chris Sill stage. The club's Leopard Lounge hosts offers his unique high- Jessica Blair for a 12:30 a.m. show. Cover ener- is free from 9 to 11 p.m. Doors open at 9. gy style at the South Beach hosts The Freedom Party on turntable. Friday, with DJ Michael Tank at the helm Doors open for tunes from 9 p.m. through after hours. at 9 p.m. The night's cover is $5, and entry is limit- ed to those age 18 and up after 2:30 a.m.
Saturday night at South Beach, gay Houstonians can enjoy plenty of eye
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OJ Michael Tank spins for the event, which features a $5 cover and $2.25 drink specials all night. The show begins at midnight.
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I have a question for the guy who to be quiet about it? says "monogamy is abnormal": When a guy tells me he wants to spend the wanted a woman, we'd ask them out. you could get lucky. Yeah, ever been rest of his life with me, and all I ask for Gay men like other men. Stop acting struck by lightening? is monogamy, and he looks at me like like a woman; maybe you'd get your- I'm from another fucking planet.. self a man. To the 41-year-old guy who Can monogamy be anymore "abnor- dumped me for the 25-year-old and mal" than hypocrisy? Have you noticed that Gay Pride told me, "I hope you understand": parades consist mostly of people you What I understand is that when you I'm the short little muscle guy at are ashamed of? said you loved me, you lied; when you the gym, and the reason I don't talk to said that you could seriously see your- you is you're not. Why does every gay bar in this self with me, you lied. town have to show "Queer As Folk" If your gym isn't friendly enough on Sunday night? Does everyone want I'm gay, I'm partially deaf and I'm to socialize, then you're going to the to see that tired show? I don't think slightly handicapped. Since I know wrong gym. so. I'm tired of being glared out for only this life, it isn't an issue. talking over that "fantastic dialogue." Woody has become tired and rude. Please! To all the bitches who read "Bitch Enough Republican bashing! If Session": Call 1-800-96-JERRY Woody cannot make room for "I can never actually meet the and tell him your story 'cause you everyone under the gay umbrella, Adonis I fell in lust with online," you don't impress me. All you fags do say. I respond with a sisterly hug, then he has no business being in is bitch. No wonder there's no "My dear girl, sweet dreams are "gay community." Eclipse. made of anything that will get you through the sleep. Now go back to Put your used gym clothes in your To the feminine boys upset because bed." Some are actually sincere, and masculine men aren't interested: If we locker when you go take a shower.
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I'm tired of failing the perky butt test. I'm tired of seeing young male eye Situation: I walk into the bar, people look. candy. I'm 50, and I'd like to see some PASS.I walk by, people look down. FAILI good-looking men who are 40-plus. I'm sorry I wasn't born with the perfect, perky butt. At least it's not huge and fat •• • To Mr. Drama Queen: How are we and looking like cottage cheese. supposed to develop a personal relation- ship if you keep broadcasting our busi- I don't understand why we have see you in the office or on the street, ness to everyone you know? The world Black Pride events separate from regular you avoid me. may be a stage, but our relationship Pride events. It just seems like we're needs to be kept off Broadway. diminishing the effectiveness of our com- Please don't tell me, "I'm just going munity as a whole. I think we can do to the bathroom," when you're really not To the androgynous dykes: You have everything in one place. coming back. so much low self-esteem that you have to put down dom femmes rather than To all the ex-strippers with great jobs Why do we bitch about not having support lesbians of all types. All doms are now: I gave you hundreds when you special rights, but the only thing different not thugs, and all thugs are not doms. were working your way through between us and straight people is that But all androgynous dykes are snobs. P.S. school, and you told me what a good we like men? Why don't we all stop You're also jealous because doms take all friend I was for helping. Now when I bitching and just live our lives! your femmes.
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"Got like an electric eel just zapped 1M any candles?" me, screaming at him while he's just wretching and wretch- Z It's 2:00 a.m. I don't want him ing. I calmed down, got him to blowing bubbles; I want him my toilet, cleaned up and wait- blowing me. But I figure what ed for him to finish. Turns out the hell. So we get undressed. he was so drunk I had to drive J him home. 24 I 07·04·03 I eclipse some vessels in the esophagus and First, can I catch anything from swal- have fresh blood coming up. lowing his vomit? I managed to spit out most of it, but not all of it. Still, the viruses would be mixed with stomach acids and die pretty quickly. Second, this guy keeps calling me beg- All in all, I'd worry more about your ging for a second chance. He's been breath than your health. sending me flowers and cards and stuff. Do you think I should? Don't But you should absolutely give this you think vomiting on somebody's guy another go. People make mis- pretty much a deal breaker? takes. 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