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LOCAL AND STATS Barry Lyrm to talk Gay vote $i^ count in national ele^tkms on Reiigtous Right By Suun Jordan MafoHty LesderjcMft ftnmo to allow Barryiynn^ executive directorof The Section thrs month will see SONDA (i^e Sexual Orientadon Americans United for Separation many lesbian and gay New Yoricers Non-Dtscrimination Act) onto the of Church and State, will give a getting behind the candidates who floor for a vote, althou^ thou free lecture here on Nov. 5 at support gay righcs. sands of lesbian and gay New York 7:30 p.m. at Downtown United The Empire State Pride Agenda ers had asked him to do so. Presbyterian Church, 121 N. has endorsed Rep. Charies Schumer Tim Sweeney, deputy executive FicduighSt. in his race agafnst Sen. Af D'Amato. director of ESPA, says that the or Lynn wiil speak on "The Reli Thfs marks the first time that ESPA ganisation appreciates D'Amato's gious Right— Radically Wrong/* has made a Senate endorsement. support in Congress for AIDS fund- A member of the Washington, Matt Foreman. ESPA's executive ing. gays In the mlRtary and the & D.C. bar, and an ordained minis director, said, "We simply cannot Employment Non-Dtscrimination ter, Lynn has appeared often on At the candMgl«t vigil (br gay-bashing victim Matthew Shepard, held ignore Sen. D'Amato*i unicfue role Act. However, Sweeney said, "De national TV and radio to discuss at Corpus Christi Church on Oct 19. over the last 18 years as the archi spite Sen. D'Amato's support of First Amendment issues, and has tect and de ^cto leader ofthe New this legislation. Rep. Schumer sim published essays and op-ed pieces Yoric State RepubUcan Party as well ply has a much better record on gay in (JS/\ Todoy. The Wa// Street as flag-bearer of tho state Conser issues for a much k^nger time." JQUrt^ai, and many other publica vative Party. BothTSarties have re Sweeney saki thao: m cbmp^ng tions. peatedly blocked efforts to enact thc Congre$si6nM vodng records Lynn's talk is sponsored by the statewide anti-discnmination legis of Schumerand D'Amato, Schumer Rochester Chapter of Americans lation and hate crimes legislation had cc^nsistently hi^er ratings from United for Separation of Church that would provide equal rights and groups like the Human Rights Cam and State. For information call equal protection for lesbian and gay paign. In the 103rd Congress, 225-7271 or 334-2989. New Yorkers, Indeed, the Republi- SchumeKs rating was IOO percent, Key West party in can*controlled State Senate has as compared to 40 percent fbr refused even to allow a vote on D'Amato; In the 104th Congress Sodus Point to anti^dlscrinwnatlon legislation to Schumer rated 89 percent whtie take place, Ahhough Sen. 0*Amato D'Amato rated 75 percent. The support ARI has criticized fellow Republican Christian Coetition, meanwhite, The Bay Street Hotel, Sodus senators ^ W^Nngcon fbr their Point's premiere gcHjrmet res rating anti-gay, pn>-IUi|gious RH^ intokrwice, in the^SenatoKs home taurant owned and operated by vodng in the current Con^-ess^ stttte imi own party, bbtsmt db- rated Schunter seven percent master chcft Anne and Douglas crfmlftetkNi iestin the order ofthe against 82 percent for D'Amato. Mcljeod, will once a^un lend rts day. We smm a Uf
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Others W« «flK pdTKlMsan scdieedKor^ diicre* wHh ga/ kadera In Scptamber under the say that Splfzer*f strong card is the mere hict Hon ind en a «p«c» avsMielMBlLWa w« auspices of the fKC; groups represented that he Is running agihinst the ^ctremely vicwpointsth at !0^M'% ^ ^ ^ noc print penend Mids en indMdiiiiii. inekidttd the Empire State Fride Agenda. homophobic Dennb Vacco, who conducted Jan^ Hakkn ofthe LMtibda Democrats a gay-bashing campa^ ^pln$t open lesbian of the Bronx and Laum HorHson of Karen Burstein in 1994, and who ended antl- Manhattan's Gay and Lesbian Independent dbcrimlnation protection for gays working Democrats (GLID), have criticized in the Attomey Generates office. Vacco has > LOCAL AND STATE NEWS D'Amaco'a stand on women's right to also conrte under fire for Nring right wing choose,anfioi^other issues. Wayne MahHce, loyalists rather than qualified attomeys. Coots Bi:ewing Coa^M% is^ psiM^ president of the leabian and Gay Demo On the national scene, a report released 25 years ago this month,.. company with wtdiovi^eejaf^ cratic Club of Queens, told the %ny news on Sept. 16 by the National Gay and Lesbian f- Coors Co* denies From the Empty Closet, November 1973 Lying about l€3¥e holders. Should CkKJks^^ oip^iiiy i^^^ that he feels D'Amato's recent support of Task Force indicates that gay, lesbian and November saw the election of Midge responsibility held accountable ftwr the ccnOEtijb^^Mis ^u^tjr gay issues is "merely lip service" Schun>er bisexual voters made up 8.9 percent of the However, not all the elected candidates Costanza to City Council. She had been To the Editor: belief of thousand of indtviduai sllfeai^fitbM^ has been a longtin>e supporter ofgay rights, vote in mid-sized cities In the 1996 elections. were supportive ofgay rights. Andrew Celli, strongly supported by many in the ^y com Thc •'Opinion'* piece ^epscmber ^ issue) but voted for the antj*gay Defense o^ Mar The NGLTF says that the gay vote is **size- elected to County Court, had a record of munity, who felt that, as the Etnpty Chset put "narrow-mindedness on sexual matters/' by Michele Spring-Moore asks how gay- If that is the standard we choose to set, i riage Act in 1996 (as did D'Amato). He is able and growing," and that in this month's it, "gays will finally have a person in office who Sheriff Lombard, also elected in Nq^mber firicndly is Coors Brewing Company. Aside certainly don't want to be the ooe tespoanble currentty a co^sponsor of the federal Hate off*year election, voter turnout is expected he Reiigious Right is telling lies. Lies about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender will listen and will act responsibly on matters 1973, said he intended to expand the regis from the fact that the article contained many fbr eiifbrcii^ it. Hunk of all die prodtuis you Crimes Prevention Act, now before Con to be small, which could make the LGBT vote Americans. Lies about human sexuality. Lies about love. The rhetoric of interest to gay p€x>ple." tration of private citizens and move the innuendoes, rumors and blatandy false claims, use every day. How many companies make gress. Many gay activists had supported especially significant. finom the pulpit that gays must never be accepted reinforces and sanctifies the gay- Costanza was endorsed by Gays for Politi "Rochester homofiie" to county control, T I thinkit's an intetesting question, but not the Mark Green, who lost the primary race to those products? How miny shareholders do The 35-p3ge report, **Out and Voting," bashing mentality that took Matthew Shepard's life. It allows violent young males who need to cal Action, as were three other Council because, as Lombard was quoted as saying. one we shm^ be debating. The tealqucstion those companies represent? How many, aad Schumer, because Green has a two-decade states that the LGBT voting block receives prove their "manhood" to feel they ate on a mission from God. Other even more twisted tnaies candkiates who were elected. GPA -endorsed "The sex deviate is highly mobile in the to asit is how gay-fiiendly are any of the wiuch, organizations do those sharehoklers record of very strong support for the gay much less publicity than other blocks, but at can pursue this holy tnission by joining an ultra-right terrorist group like the KKK or Aryan Bemard Ehmann won a County Legislature community.-NA^en Identified and brought to companies whose products we purchase? support? Are wc teaHy gping to buy * company's community and has endorsed same sex five percent it is as important as other defin Brotherhood^ with their agendas of fascism, hate and murder. race in the 23rd district, and two GPA- thc attention of the registry files, early ap What standards are we, as membets of thc products only if we agree with every donadon marriage. able segments of the electorate (for ex The Big Double Lie is a) "homosexuality is evil and abnormal," and b) "faith in God" (and a endorsed judges also won (Cassetti and prehensions can be effected, and possibly gay, lesbian- bisexual and transgendered com and opinion of each individual stockholder? Locally, the race to watch, according to ample. Latinos 4.5 percent; Jews 3.4 percent. hefty check to your favorite right witig gtoup) "can miraculously change your sexual natute and Provenzano). Candidates opposed by GPA prevent the tragedies perpetrated by vio munity, going to set for all companies, not Doesn't seem very realistic, does it? ESPA upstate field manager Allan Richards, Asian Americans I.i percenc)The report, make you the happy heterosexual fundatnen- which is ptetty ironic when you consider that who lost their races included D.A. Relin lence-prone sex offenders." The Empty Qoset just Coors Brewing Company? Because, let's It's time fot the GLBT community to create is Rep. Susan John's can^paign against Demo- written by Rutgers professor Robert W. talist God intended you to be, before you were the Nazis imprisoned and murdered thou (whose questionnaire v^^s rated highly but commented, "While that doesn't sound like feee it, it*s not exactiy fair to have one set of a set of standards to which evety com pany is crat-turned-RepublicanCharles Eber. Bailey, shows that the GLB vote is growing recruited by agents of Satan." sands ofgays in their campaign to destroy the standatds for Coots and another set fbr ev who was "questioned on the basis of his feig- us, we fear Lombard meons us. If he does, the held accountable. There is a tnintmu^xi level of Richards said, *1t*s imporcant that Susan be and that self-identification anrrong gay voters The Family Research Council and the Cen- Getman gay movement, and would have loved eryone else. hunting performance as assistant DA"). Ex- sheriffs department will begin actively to acceptable behavior that wc must demand of elected to the Assembly because she's been is up from L3in 1992 to five percent in 1996. ter for Reclaiming America are among the all the activities of the Rabid Right. History is mayor Stephen May had been rejected by compile files on the people suspected of Is it enough to include sexual orientation every company who "wants our business. But, a strong voice, not only for the gay and Bailey said that because mid-sized cities most shameless pushers of the Big Lie. Their apparendy not Robertson's strong point, any GPA "on the basis ofhis lack of concern," and being homosexual, a practice of question in a company's non-discrimination policy? lesbian community, but also for the greater (between 50,000 and 500,000) are often new ad campaigti, '*Truth in Love," has to be more than geology and meteorology, as he whatever standard we set, if Coors fails to lost the election, as did a School Board able constitutionality, but long followed by Coors has done so since 1978 Rochester community. She's been a strong "swing" congressional districts, the com one of this century's most flagrant violations proved with his predictions of earthquakes and measure up, I can't imag^ie any other ma|or candidate criticized by GPA "for his open the.Rochester police." It is enough to offer same-sex domestic voice on good public policy for thc state. paratively high gay vote in those areas, com of truth-in-advertising. Carole Shields, presi hurricanes sent by You Know Who to punish cotporation will make the grade. hostility." partner benefits? Coors has done so since The Republican Assembly Campaign Com- bined with the gay community's tendency to dent of Peopie for the American Way, com Orlando, Fla, for Disney's Gay Days, Maty Cheney 1995. mittee (RAC) is putting a lot of money into vote for Democrats over Republicans, could people. The group formed a circle in the ments, "If this campaign is about truth or love, Fortunately, gays are fighting back against Cotpotate Relations Manager - Gey end taking the entire avenue. It is enough to sponsor events in thc Eber*s campaign to try and win a Demo mean that gays may piay an important role in darkened church where the only light was then George Orwell must be its honorary the lies. The National Gay and Lesbian Task Lesbian Conoi&uiuty March organizer Sarah Pursley of the GLBT community, to contribute co our or cratic seat and weaken the Speaker's posi this election. "Swing" districts are those in the candles on the altar and fiashtights held by chairman. No matter how the Religious Right Force (with Political Research Associates and Coon Brewing Company Anti-Violence Project said. "By arresting ganizations, and, to buy advertisements in which neither Democrats nor Republicans parishioners who came to the microphone tries to dress it up, bigotry is still bigotry." Farmers in Faith) released a new report on 31110th S. tion. Susan's always been in a ntarginat almost all the march organizers and both our publications? Coors is proud to sponsor district — it's got a city/suburban makeup, have strongholds, so that either party stands to offer prayers. Or\e man said, "There has the poltce negotiators and leaving 7,000 T>ie Center for Reclaitning America (for Oct. IS which exaiTiines the political nature Golden* Colo. 80401 GLBT events across thc county, such as the and only a five percent difference between a good chance of winning. been far too much silence about the discrimi fired-up marchers, they were not protect' white heterosexuai fundamentalists, appar 3L{\^ role €i{ xhe "ex-gay" ministry movement. Michek Spring^Moore responds: It*s worth not Rochester Gay Pride picnic this Summer; to -/gny nevys; National Gay and Lesbian Task nation against giy and lesbian people... We ing the city, they were invia'ng chaos. They endy) calls itself an outreach program of the Cakklated Compassion: How the Ex-Gtrf Movement ing that although Mary Cheney accuses me of Democratic and Republican voters." support otganizations such as GLAAD, thc Force must not be silent.. We should be outraged, didn't even try to negotiate with us." Rev. James D. Kennedy's Coral Ridge Minis Serves the Right's Attack on Democracy ^hov/zth'jX^ writing an opinion piece filled with "innuen- In the race for govemor, Peter Vallone, LA Gay and Lesbian Center, the San Diego and should speak loudly that this kind of VS/hen the march turned down 43 rd St. to tries in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla, TTiis sinister hate far from offering "hope and healing" (Healing dos, rumors and blatantly false claims," she Democratic challenger to Pataki, is viewed Center and others, and, to support such Shepard continued from p. I violence will not be tolerated." avoid a wall of police vans, they were cut off group recendy sent out a fundraising appeal for what? Loving rhc "wrong" people?) the ex- doesn't bother to refute any, but instead re by gay activists as better than Pataki on gay publications as Outt Genre, The Adstoeate, Ciri- and trapped, and police then attacked the warning potential donors that "the homo gay ministry, or intlustr\% or cult or whatever it peats the Coors Brewing Company's usual set issues, but they acknowledge that Valione hate crimes of any kind. friends, LN and many local GLBT publica marchers, with one threatening to kill march sexual movement has already invaded our should be called, "actually serves as camou of lies and then trots out Coors' non-discrimi has only just begun to support gay rights. In The Empire State Pride Agenda statistics March for Shepard in tions. ers and one screaming "Get back, faggots!" schools," and "children are being targeted for flage for a retooled and reinvigorated assault nation policy and domestic parmer benefits 1986 he was among the minority opposing on anti-gay violence indicate that nationally, Or, are wc going to set thc standard so N.Y.C. turns violent Mounted police galloped thetr horses into 'gay sex."' If that won't scare them into writing by the religious right on the legal protections again. the NT.Cicy Council's non-discrimination 196 known incidents occurred on campuses high that we hold companies responsible for the group of people, injuring several. At those hefty checks, nothing will. CRA*s direc- against discrimination for gay, lesbian, bisexual But I'm glad to address Ms. Cheney's ques- law, Recendy, however, Valione has "come and in schools in the past year. This repre as police attack gays the actions, contriburions and beliefs of a least two women injured by the horses torjanet Foiger announced on NBC's NtgbtHne and transgender persons." a long way on our issues." according to sents eight percent of atl attacks on gay and few individual shareholders? Because that ts, aons. Is it enough to include sexual orientation A "political funeral" heki in New York City were hospitalized. onjuly 15 that she would "very much support" On Oct. 8 thc Human Rights Campaign Sterling Zinsmayer ofthe Stonewall Demo lesbian people. the standard suggested by Ms. Spting-Moore. on Oct. 19 to remember Matthew Shepard After re-groupitig. the march ended peace criminal penalties for homosexual contact. launched what they call the Ray of Light Project Letl:er» Gontimi«d on p. 10 crats, a moderate gay group. Activistgroups In New York State, there were 12 re exploded into violence as police arrested all fully at Madison Park, where speeches eulo How about some criminal penalties for lying, to monitor the abuses of ex-gay tninistries. The who backed James Larocca* the only pri ported incidents of anti'gay assaults on stu the organizers, marshals and polke negotia gizing Shepard were given. March organiz- slandering and spreading hate? Project will compile information ftom ex-Ex- *hope' or *heaUng' or 'understanding,* but rather heterosexual spouse (and to everyone else), or mary candidate for govemor who endorsed dents last year, representing two percent of about intolerance, decepdon and motal bank spend their lives alone and celibate, if they same sex marriage, ara now moving toward tors, and then attacked marchers, according ers had not requested a permit due to the Don Wildmon of Focus on the Family warns Gays as well as from leaders in thc mental homophobic attacks on N.Y. gays. In 1997, ruptcy. This new campaign represents what want. But they cannot choose not to have chose Vsdione, and many have endorsed him, with to the Anti-Vtolence Project. long waiting period, but believed that police his supporters that the only way for hotno- heal th field, who know that "reparative therap/* according to ESPA, there was a 29.6 percent has become a relendess, well-financed and feelings, nor can they magically tum into some Around 7.000 people attended the march, would observe their agreement to march sexuals to reproduce is "to RECRUIT!" (Capi is just other term for psychological terrorism. the exception of the Queens Democratic increase in the number of gay victims aged reprehensible assault on the lesbian, gay, bi thing thcy ate not. Attempts to force them to gathering at the Plara Hotel at 59th Sc and down a section of Fifth Ave. Over IOO tal letters and exclamation point his). This In August 1997 the American Psycholc^cal Club (Vallone's home district). Vy/ayne 18 to 21 sexual and transgender community." do so have resulted in failure, despair and Fifth Ave. The march was intended to be a people were arrested, including transgender would come as quite a surprise to the millions Association overwhelmingly passed a resolu Mahike said, "Vallone refuses to acknowt* A Rochester man operating a coffeehouse Tortured, sclf-hatiiig gay people — those suicide. We can otily tell our sisters and broth peaceful show of grief and gay solidarity. author/activist Leslie Feinberg, who was of lesbian and gay biological parents out there, tion suting that there is no scientific evidence edge that there's a gay community in in Casper, Wyo., who knew Shepard, told who have been brainwashed to belteve that However, police arrested the march organiz able to call supporters from inside the jail, but never mind. And why should we need to that such "therapy" works; psychology, of ers napped in the "Ex-Files" that thc truth is Queens," the Etrtpty Goset on Oct. IS that gays there their natural feelings of love snd desire ate ers, including marshals and polke negotia and reported that spirits remained strong. "recruit" straights when heterosexual (and even course, is another subject in which Pat and his out d)ere — outside the walls of the hate- The Democratic candidate with the least are griefstrkken and deeply angry. unnatural, immoral and contrary to religious tors, as soon as the march down Fifth Ave some gay)parents are, as always, producing buddies get an "F." ridden, reactionary poUtical movement tbat gay support, according to %ny news, is Elliot The memorial for Matthew Shepard at -Anti-Violence Project; National Peoples' faith — may choose not to act on those feel csUs itself a loving tninistfy. began. The narch proceeded with no lead Campaign more than enough queers to keep gay circuit Joan M. Garry, executive director ofthe Gay Spitzer, candidate for Attomey General. Corpus Christi on Oct. 19 drew around 100 ings. They can spend tibeit lives lying to a Don't believe the lies. ers, until they overflowed onto 57th St.. Locai news continued on p. 11 parties and lesbian poducks filled to capacity? and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation But then Mr. Wildmon and his kind don't (GLAAD), said on Oct. 7, ".„The unmitigated worry about the truth. This is a holy war, and gall of the people behind this campaign is our confidendal GAGV Membership inciudes an Empty Cioset in war, as wc all know, truth is the first casualty. appalling. 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Thanhs wl^ the woman at the altar is so ]aiipc»taot-<^ because attend gay issues you see diat's a place whete thetc^s no dis- I think a lot of peo|^ Onciucl- ctinunation and thete^s openness and equality fbr everyone. Ing the ittocM»e) tliousto wo fonim at Corpus Christi terview; £C: Any commenta on die Biahop*a ban worahtppod Pathor Jim. But it Corpus Christi lesbian parishionets speak out ^ RADKO ^ MIA" POLONAISE to andffier great Image Out! /"'^^ OLDWORLD' WHITEHURST Matthew^ Shepard's OVER 3000 TO CHOOSE m^OM I RmmDANDNEWI But now death was caused by hate i, ORIGINAL SAISTTAS BY RICHARD Where do I find quality Statement of Kim L Mills, Education Di ity," these ads prodaim that lesbisns wad gays A^a^lQUE MUSIC BOX MELODIES rector, Human Rights Campaign^ at apcese are defective, that being gay is a bad thing that KRINKLE KLAUSE what?! ii' conference in Ft. Collins, Colo, on Oct. 10 we can and should chsu^. Gay and Lesbian Films Hie savage beatitig and buming of Matthew Because these messengers are wohres irt TEDDY BEARS Shepaid did not occur in a vacutim. Critnes '^Christian" dothing, some ofthe peopie hear ANTIQUES - CURIOS ~ GIASS now and year-round? such as these arise out of minds twisted and ing these messages doubdess believe they are misinformed about lesbian and gay people. being given a "biblical" dispensation to de BASKETS - SCENTS Crimes such as these are not isolated — spise gay and lesbians. And the distance be PURESKINS REPRODUCTIONS unfortunately. At the Human Rights Cam tween that kind of hatred and overt violence is MANY RETIRED PIEaS paign we leam weekly, if not daily, of terrible far too short. Ask the thousands of people acts comtnitted against our fellow citizens who are the targets every year of anti-gay hate NEW THIS YEAR merely because they are gay—or even because crimes. I would tell you to ask Matthew CHARMIIVGTAILS they are perceived to be gay or lesbian. 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Sun. 12noon-6pnni They are \oo\dt\g for wedge issues that will punishment because this was, in my view^ a help them elect more staunch religious politi hate crime, they also face no federal penalty— cal conservatives at ail levels of government. If unlike people who commit hate crimes based this were truly a religious campaign, why did on race, religion, national origin or disability. these men and women go to Capitol Hill last Hare crimes based on sexual orientation are spring and meet with the Republican leaders of the third-highest category of all hate crimes the House and Senate? Why did they threaten reported to the FBI, holding steady around 11 our national leaders with a loss of support if percent a year. they refused to follow the ultra-conservative There is a bill in Congress now called the religious political agenda? Hate Crimes Prevention Act. It would give the And they were successful. Shordy after their federal government the power to investigate meeting on Capitol Hill, Senate Majority Leader crimes such as the one committed against Therapy groups availaUt fbn Trent Lott went on television to say gay people Matthew Shepard. Until and unless that passes, are sinners and that we are sick He likened us they cannot intervene. We need this law. to alcoholics, sex addicts and kleptomaniacs. Finally, let me close by noting that tomor Just this week, in Washington, D.C, these row is National Coming Out Day—the day same religious political activistgroups unveiled when the Human Rights Campaign urges all a television advertising campaign purporting lesbian and gay people to be open about our Lesbian/Bisexual Women to offer people "a way out of homosexuality" selves and here is the terrifying story of a Facilitated by Tansy Deut$^li, Psy.D. through prayer. This comes on the heels of a young man who tried to live an openly gay life, national newspaper print advertising campaign only to suffer the most horrific of conse 723-7750 ext. 37iS€ with the same message. They have already quences. Matthew Shepard tried to live that spent half a million dollars. We should ail fear example, and now he has become ^n example ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• to learn how much more they are willing ro of how dangerous it stiil is to be a lesbian orgay spend because — as you in Colorado well person in America at the tum of this century. know — thdr pockets are deep. I hope and pray thst this example will not drive The resulisi of campaigns like this are terrify gay people back into thc shadows—where thc Gay/Bisexual Men ing. The ultimare victims of their message are religious rightwould prefer we live. Rather, he people like Marrhew Shepard, people who shoidd become a clarion call to every fair- Facilitated by Jim Meyer, Ph.D. happen ro step into the paths of individuals minded person in this nation to stop this 723-7750 ext. 3154 who are swayed by the messages of such ads climate of hate, to stamp out anti-gay bigotry and by the climate of intolerance that they are wherever thcy sec it. fostering. Wearing the doak of "Christian char Cdl» Apt& Bidtr. (7l6)€S4-7709 Both will be ofFered at Park Ridge Mental Health Center -) MOMENT'S 15^1 Long Pond Road. rmwniMf raiMis MO maai ti UHHM WM wfs NOTICE ^Rocii—f r, NY in IW InMf nFNiniQHI last Sunday or ths nKMilh al ttia Frfsada MssMwg Houss, V- ''m 4t Road (naar ths comar or Cssl Avamis) For Miomiatfon eaN: 71«.234«1MI ^S^iitxHeatthSjscein 'i^JkMBftJ ^^• TS^^ 'tj't.—a-'—• cS %^^ 1. *^ To speak of churches m if tha» veee one f^^ Lattars condnuad from p. 2 why corporations are slashing wages and |ob& Unitarian church, in this case aUows the tnore consetva- Local rwwi contiraNMl from p. 3 PHde Agenda to underwrite the expenses of in this countiy and moving their operations to Presbyterian Church. She is the author of ina cooapany's non-disctimination policy, of tive VMWpOUW-SDSpCMKiVFiWWIIv*^ EBaH actions, and the Prkje Agenda has First gay Christian sweatshops in what they label the "develofMng Universaliats Lswe Between Wotnerv Early Chrlsikm Re- fer domestic partner benefits, sponsor events RGStE awards grant reserved space in the Capital/legislative com world" (development for whom.^), where they Happily, there are churches througout seminar at Lake Ave* ^ionse* to femak Homoerotidsm. irt the GLBT conimunity, contribute to our same sex unioiw plex for possible EBaH actlvties there in hire children and young pec^?le, mostly women, Rochester that \miprtfy defy the laws set by otganizations and buy ads in our publications? to AijDS Rochester March. and force them to work 12- to 18-hout shifb To tbe Editon their denominations in the bope of bzingitig draws over 70 pecipie The answer is yes — if all we're interested in as Roch«snr GMnHd Eleccrk; has granted AIDS for a dollar a day, then «ell the goods back to The editovidiiti ^ OctJobetisacHtof j:&r.^iR^ about future change fot gays «3d lesbians. A N.Y. Steerir^ Committee is currently RATFA conference individuals and as a community is a slick PR RodiMlir jBSpbOjjO^tD fond renovations and By Carol D. Washburn us in the United States at 500 percent profit. Chter «aid, *^e aie tokl by tiie chutdi that Hiere is also the Unitaiian Universalist de- being Offsnlzed, with the goal of makif^ ft as cAnpa^n fiom a cotporation that's been owned fornisMngi^'ft^iKi Cti«nt Acthflty Room. Over 70 gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, to focus on HIV*s We need to ask why coiporations, inchiding straight people aie zequired to remain celibate nmnination that bpei^y perfonns ceremcMiies diverse as possMe. The Committee vrM be a fiom the beginning by extreme dght-wing The ipece llf^ecRy needed and will be and heterosexual people attended a Chris Coors, are allowed to dump millions of tons of otits^ of tnattiage, so ^ys afe not being asked of commitment fot same sex rektionslups. soimding board, will be accessible to ntedla, impact on African homophobes and racists and is still fiinneling ucHized for a myriad of actMties that are tian Faith and Gay Spirituality semkiar the toxic chemicals into our air, water and soil, for anything special when toid they must not act Our churches actively work SEnrard buikfii^ a WiH promote the planned «wi«s» and will our money to thc vety forces that oppose our oiilcai to che physicil »id mental well-being evening of Oct. 18 at Lake Avenue Bapdst espedaliy in areas where the poor and people on sexuai feelings. This ignores the tiny detail sodety whete gays, lesbians, bisexuai and bring as many people as possible \mo the Americans^ Latinos human tights and liberadon. of HIV poskhNi people and their %n{ltes. Church. of color live, and ate never held accounuble that straight peopte can marry, while when gays ttansgendeted petsons receive fuH tights. process. Some issues the group wili focus on In asking whether we in the gay, lesbian, Such ecevidetrwffi Indude edticMional semi- Folfowing the Invocation by Rev. Peter J. B. The Rochester Area Task Force on AIDS for the cancers and other iUnesses and deaths ask for dvil maniage dghts we tfe told th^ iiMiit ctyctrches, with or wtdmut the Uessing include ageism, youth, dh^etslty, marriage, ^ bisexual and transgetider community are go nars on topics st«ch as Hfo savlr^ medication Carman, a moment of silence to remember (RATFA) wili hoki Its fifdi Rays of Hope that result, nor for the degradation of the would be an 'abomination*^ of dM*£r rfttiotninations, have accepted that all people of cofor, sexual liberation, people of ing to set our standanJs so high that we hold regimens, work rauUness, support groups, Matthew Shepard, and a hymn, a brief word conference on Nov. 13 at the Four Points entire planet. just as humanity offers a spectrum of diver peo|$ledeserve a place in a wekotning commu lafth. and health care. companies responsible fbr the actions, contii- parentingi nutrition and food safety. The new was given by sponsoring institutions' repre» Sheraton Hotel located at 120 E Main St. sity with regards to skin cc4oi,cuitiiffCy or sexual nity whete they can go to be a£fitmed for who Some of the goals of the EBaH actions wlH butions and beliefs of a few individual stock I agree with Ms. Cheney that there is a room wii! afeo be utilized for group meals and sentatives: Dr. Darrell Lance from the Diver from 9 a.m. co 4:30 p.m. orientation, so there is tremcndobs diversity they are^ and to be given inspiration for the be to put a human face on thegaycommunity holders, Ms. Cheney ignores what I said in my minimum level of acceptable behavior thatwe sockHzation whh others who are able to sity Committee of Lake Avenue Baptist The conference will consist of workshops among churches and denominations concetn- isstttes of their lives. Wc*re ready for more and combat n^stive stereotypes; co buikl onginal article, that the majority of stock re must demand of eveiy company. I disagree Church, Leigh Ehresman from the More and speakers focusing on the impact of HIV/ ing beliefs, espedaliy on the issue of gay and support each other In facing the stigma hav progressive alliances and coalitions; to heip ' •,- churches td ioin us! mains in the hands of Coors family members, with her that it's impossible to avoid buying a ing HIV bears. Ught Committee of Downtov^ United Pres AIDS in the African American and Latino lesbian rights.There certainly are manychutches youth facing harassment and internalized ho who use their profits to fund right-wing ex company's products if we dislike the opinions Rev. Elixsbetfa O^^Shaug^esay Bsnka, byterian Church, and Rev. Peter J. B. Carman communities in the Rochester reg^otu Every who do not support the rights of gays and The room is beir^dedlcated to the memory mophobia; to strengthen local organizations; and donations ofeach of its stockholders. We minister of The Fust Uoivetaatist Church for the The Women and Gender Program, one is welcome, and encouraged to atcend. tremist organizations. of Mario Sitvestrone who spent hfs profes to educate legislators about their gay have many aitematives to consuming corpo lesbians, including the right for same sex mar- of downtown Rocxhetter. Colgate Rochester Divinity SchooL More to the point, we as bisexuals, lesbians, sional career vyfth RG&E and retired as contituents' needs; to make gay families vis Communities of color have been rate-made junk, from buying food directiy riages, but not all churches ate of tiiis opinion. trans people and gay men are whole human Senior Vice President in 1988. Marto was the ible; to encourage LGBT people to register The guest speaker. Dr. David L Bartiett, disproportionally affected by HIV/AIDS. from farmers at the Rochester Public Market currently serves at Yale Divinity School as beings, and many of us are interested in dis father ofAIDS Rochester's Executive Direc to vote. Nearly 70 percent of the women infected once or twice a week, eating at the local les- Lantz Professor of preaching and communi with AIDS in this region are Black or His mantling the entire structure of oppression tor Paula Sihrestrone. who reflected, "tt is The Oct. 3 meeting produced many sug bian-feminist'owned cafe and drinking your cation and associate dean of academic affeirs. panic. Fifty-six percent of all new AfiDS cases that divides human beings and destroys the heartwarming that Rochester Gas and Elec gestions for potential actions, such as a call- local microbrew, to purchasing clothing and Upon openinghisaddress/'Readingthe Bible: reported in the nine-county Finger Lakes earth, rather than in grabbing our minuscule tric has chosen to have an impact on two of in day to legislators, as well as letter writing fumiture at garage sales, direcdy from local From Pain to Promise/* he started with, "It region during 1997 affected people of cofor, share of the corporate pic. Yes, I'm a queer the most meaningfol aspects of my iife - my and personal visits; PSA messages; billboards; artisans or through catalogs of goods made by yras the best of times, it was the worst of yet, these communities represent only 12 activist, but for the last 22 years I've been an father and AIDS Rochester's clients.*' slogan contests; teach-ins; newspaper ads members of artists' collectives in other coun times..." He encouraged everyone to read percent of the population. With infection activist in many other areas, and before I even placed in a cross-section of media oudets; started coming out ofthe closet I realized it's tries. che Bible wfthin its context looking at the rates continuing to rise, particularly among W ant a date? Equality Begins at house parties to educate; buttons/T-shirts; itnpossible to do any serious work for change And those of us with disjx>sable income can main theme which is love, and considering women and adolescents, the need for HIV/ letters to the editors of local papers/TV without asking pointed questions about power take some ofthe money we spend on rainbow that these are real people at specific times in AIDS education and prevention is tnore im Home broadens base stations; organized radio call-in; web sites; in this system and who benefits from wielding baubles made in China and donate it to the history. portant than ever. With more peopfe being Equality Begins at Home (EBaH) fs a series of local proclamations; social and economic It. Gay Alliance, which like most nonprofit otga Dr. Bardett referred to **painfol scrip affected, the community needs to focus on actions around New York State and across justice theme day; mail info to health care nizations struggles financially and goes beg tures" (Leviticus 18:22 and Leviticus 20:13) the resources that can not only prevent the We a/ineed to hold corporations and every die country, planned for next March with the providers; national day of silence; public dis ging to corporations like Coors for funding. concerning a man lying with a man as with a spread of HtV, but support those affiacted/ one connected with them — stockholders, hope that it will bringvisibijity to LBGT issues plays of affection (PDAs); senior/youth state Isn't it time we supported our own people? woman, an abomination and punishable by infected by AIDS to be empowered to live CEOs, and consumers — accountable for all and communities on the state level* where wide tour of photos, and much more. And isn't it time we stopped givitig our money death, and Romans chapter one, referring to with hope. of their actions. We need to ask why corpora the religious H^t is active with its anti-gay If you have ideas, or would like co get to Coors, a cotporation with a long histoty of che same; however, reminding us thac Paul The conference will open with remarks by rions are firing their employees after years of ballot inftjatives and other assaults on gay invohred in any way, contact Alana R. Samucb, racist, sexist, homophobic, anti-labor and other was a firsc century person dealing with first Mayor William Johnson and Councilwoman loyal service and hiring them back as part-time Americans. (212)627-0305; fex (212)627-4136; e-mail and temporary workers so the cotnpanies can idtra-right behavior? cencury issues and first cencury rules not Gladys Santiago. Ednita M, Wright, Ph.D.. of The first planning meeting for EBaH New Send2Alana@aotxom. Or you can write her pay lower wages and eiitninate benefits, while We as lesbian, giy, bi and trans folk need to really pertaining to homosexuality. Syracuse Universtty will deliver the keynote York took place on Oct. 3 in Albany. The care of the Empire State Pride Agenda. 47 the heads of these corporations are tnaking stop feeding the maw that bites us, and all of From diere. Dr. Bartiett referred to "pow- address. Dr. Wright's research has focused National Gay and Lesbian Task Force has Hudson Ave.. New Yoric NY 10014. millions everv'vear in salary and stock options. us, whatever our sexual and affectional orien-, committed a $5000 grant to the Empire State erfol. promising scriptures" in Mark 7:24-30, on the coping strategies of African American Vi'e should ask why millions of p>eopie in rhe tations, have to a.sk ourselves ^v'^hac is most Acts 10:1-33. and the book of Gaiatians. He ivomen living w^ich AIDS, and spiritualty in U.S*, whatever their sexual orientations and important; convenience, or concern for the points ouc that God*s grace and love are fer social work practice. The day long confer family situations, now have to work more than survival of the planet and our thriving as greater than ever before known and that we ence wifl include workshops, lunch, perspec one job just to keep themselves and their loved humans? An easy beer, an easy buck — or our are noc co condemn those thac are clean in tives from a group of panelists fiving with ones fed and clothed. integrity? Let's take a look at thc larger picture. Key West Bennet Party God's eyes. We are to feithfotly love God and HfV/AIDS. and closing reflections by Ms. Speaking of clothings we aiso need to ask •f others. Salted wfch personal expenences, Betcy Tyson, who worked with HIV positive Dr Bartletc's calk was upllfdng and encourag inmates whife in prison. ing. He closed by receiving questions and The public is invited to attend. A limited The Bay Sfreef commencs from the audience. number of scholarships are available for $«iias Point, HBW i^tk The next seminar in this series will be held people Ihfing with HIV/AIDS. To register or Friday, November 20 Friday, April 16. Dr. Bemadetxe Brooten of to obtain more information, please call Kathie RANDY &. RAETZ, PPS Pierce at (716)461-3520. 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I DINING FOR DOLLARS: Tom Crane and Kathy D'Eufemia on Oct. 3 at John Paris g Dining for Dollars XIII pre-gala party at his historic home on East Avenue^ .'.i.,:^ IHA^tBOUT CLOSIN6 MMmr: Above airfhri^ fi^ht ^ili ^ biMiieOyec^r 41 Lesbim The post-party ^la was held at Village Gate Square, where thc original Dining for Dottars event was held in 1986. sponsored by Helping People with AIDS Inc. r;-..-iiA' *v 4 i i t f^A<&€ »tS t r> - i Calendar PAGE B3 ' .1 L > ft wHb the rest ^ the gw commvMl^r'lM, Wt HalhMb Ways toBeing Gay Check it out Empqf 'c^~ "^t- r^-^y/^A Miss Gay 'V.^fcvyji?^ Rochester Men*s Chorus pageant is Nov. 8 releases first CD The 28th annual Miss Gay Rochester After thtcc years of inteiashR^; j^r, Pageant will be presented by MLTV thc RochesterO^ &fe0'$ (%pi%is is Productions on Nov. 8 at the Harro releasing tfacif first sdbum, Vbk^Jritfrt East Ballroom. 155 Chestnut St. tht Htart. Doors wiil open at 6 p.m., and Conducted by veteran Music Di showtime is 7:30. Thc pageant will star rector Nick WilHams, \^mt9s pre Miss Gay Rochester 1998, Ladyjane; sents an overview of the chorus's Aggy Dune (hostess for the evening); history from thc tiny five-man group Bernadettc celebrating her 20th anni thcy began as in 1982, to thc 60-piua versary, and Heather Sky and Ambro membership thcy enjoy today. sia Sakd. "It takes everyone to make this Tickets are $15 in advance and S20 happen," says Williams, ^Therc is at thc door, and arc avaiiabie at Club never one voice more important than Marcella, Tara and Muthers. For ticket another." That statement serves as and table information, call Liza at 263- die theme for the album as well as 7727. the chorus. WUIe Vokts indudes sot^ from ^'Straight from Peel Svnott end the ^Mnon* Broad way duo of Ro^jgers and the Hearf liESLbS- HammetMciti, tKe cliorus also chose aired Hov. 5 fn to include tnavic &oni ksser-kpown composers Mimi Farina, Sally Canandaigua Bngcsett» and Ysaye Ban^wclL "'Each Strait Frttttt At Heart, an Academy song fdls pan of the story ofbeing a Award nominated video, will be the gay nian« without stexeotyping that feature of an evening of dialogue for cxpedcoce for anyone/* explains parents, families and fnends oflesbi IRSt CO.. Williams* ans and gay men at the Unitatian Uni The chonia worked eiuensiveiy versalist Church of Canandaigua. with W3Qa. Rochester's Public Sponsored bythe Interweave Com BioadqtttingSeaiioo, to ptoduce the mittee of tfut church, the event is ^bunk Sta fccots&g; sessions we«e scheduled for Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at the heki et ^Cfanfcb o€ St. Pesei end church. Members of the -Rochester St. Paet on Wm Ma^ St. chapter of Parents, Families and i \. ^ .'.V I *^^e wonSd Ketieatse the music, Friends of Lesbians and Gays pcffooe In concert, then call every (PFLAG) will be part of a panel dis one back: to tecoid at the chutch.** cussion following the 20-minute recounted the Muak Ditectoc; Be- , video. The event is free and open to tween sessioos ^O^Gams was ajkled the public. by WXXI fecbtdtngand sound engi PFLAG promotes the hedth and neer David Shibetaki to balance the well-being ofgay, lesbian and bisexud persons, their families and fnends Vorci-^ ^-Rf >vi jux meHer-tapm osed n^An^ final ver- through support, education and ad statt. vocacy. The organization provides an *1lus xecotdiQ^ ii^tescitts tfaje opportunity for didc^ue about sexud h^^seat kvc! of chond pcffotmance, onentation, and wotks to create a and moved each of us to a higher sodety that is hedthy and respectful piateau of musical excellence," te- The festival wifi. indude films, leadings, Crystal Ball set fbr of human dignity. Thc PFLAG poffts|ofan Owen, a IS-year sing;if^ perfbtmiaice, videos, art openii^, and n>oie, Helpline is 716/234-1056. snember of the choms. at various sites In EulXklo. (Sec oJendar, page transgender people The Unitarian Universalist Church Vmtufiem ^ Hmi is avaSdrie BIS, fbr ftiB lisd«« «^ eventi). of Canandaigua is located on 3024 Decetnber of t998en both cassette AmoQg the ntost wdl-known ^utes takifkg of the Southern Tier Cooley Road, ofTRt. 5 dc 20, just west cape and conqMict disk. Copies ate patt thb yen axe audior David Sedatb (Nov. Ihe fitst annual Ciystal Ball will take place on of Canandaigua. Call thc church at available A ^ ff " \^ > ""K^iz-i^: Erin Wia«r continuod from p* Bl jtmtttmaxkidattttmhir^qmsHttes. DUawyttftbtttt Great work if you can get iti I do think it ttUrrKtyoMittpar^mkf^ sometimes over-professionalizes things and Yes. A iesbian youth asked if being out and creates "career activists/* and this takes its bdng a good person was advocacy, enot:^ ot toll on the actud pasdon and emotion of was she tequired by virtue of her sexud onen activism. But thete's reaUy no other way to go tadon to do mote. That question seemed to about doing it Activism \^ such demanding puU at a few people. One person on the pand work that you can't espect someotie to sup went as far as implying that youths didn't have port him or hetsdf on volunteerii^. "Career enough eiq^edence to do significant work. I Activism" is a necessary evil. certainly disagteed with that. Gn the whole, What anjttm-fkht^ dbostt ttfbat hi^tptntd in people were torn between whedier it's more Lartttieie, Wjtctttittgear&erdtisttfeek? uafiid to the cause to be aggresstvdy out and Ift heanhxeakif^. The news of (Matthew vocal, or quiet and subde. Shepard's) death stnick me with a red force. What strikes me more, however, is the way %ttttds Uke the oUAssimilafionisttt verses A^^s- communities have organized and come to mkAftmsm debate ttt tm. When dttytttt s«eyotirse^ gether over this issue. I'm cautious of the ih{usic^(gtm&*B^*Btttporitittt Fm mote ofa chameleon. I Hke to adjust my manyring of anyone for any reason, but the behavior to die individud situation. I don't fact remdns: people are organising and speak feel any one philosophy will carry me through ing out about the issue. all situations. Eleanor Rooseveft (left) with Lorena Hicfcokffnactting wdMsher s before Dojtoti haw any career^ials^ People hope created web-pages fbr Matt Shepard leaving for the Caribbean in March 1934. Vm not sute yet. At 20,1 can safely sa^J'm andbtidalotofcandk'UgbtviQls, What tttore doyou burnt out from aU the acdvism IVe done. I think should be done in response to the tra^efy? Empty without you 170 East Ave, 325-6490* Music Line 325-5880 didn't go away to college when I graduated I think we should be focusing more on the high school. Instead^ I worked at a 7-11. Now crime itself and not on the individual as much. I w^ould like to think people realize "Hick, my dearest, I cannot go to bed to-night under scd until 1978, 16 years after Fve moved back home to my parents' house - without a word to you. I feel a littie as though a Roosevelt's death and 10 years after Milestones proudly presents - which is weird — and am living off savings that gay bashing happens everywhere. Mact Shepard's stoty is just an example. partof me was leaving to-night, you have grown Hickok's. As soon as the letters became until I can decide what I want to do. I am» so tnuch to be a part of my Ufe that it is empcy available, scholars began denying that Matt mas 21. Doyou consider him ayouth? however, interested in possibly getting an edu without you even though Tin busy every minute. there was a physical relationship between Many consider anyone under 24 to be a A Woman's Voice... Jonatha Brooke &the cation in sociology for obvious reasons. These are strange days & ver\' odd to me, but TU the two women. Others, like biographer youth. What are they? remember the joys & tr\- to plan pleasant things Blanche Weisen Cook, said otherwise. Youth is such a subjective temty however. Tm intrigued by the human dynamic, par & count the days between our times to-^gether." Now readers can judge for themselves. Story Yes, it is. Tm 20 and yet I feel burnt out. ticularly in group situations. Pm interested in The letters of Eleanor Roosevelt and Asso Empty Without You, ed. Roger / often hear oldergtrys and lesbians say they've November 14 @ Spm how people organize and why. ciated Press reporter Lorena J-lickok have now^ Streitmatter, NY: llie Free Press (divi fought for the rights and privileges that theyoun^r There seems to be an ever-txpanditig ttetwork ofgay been published by The Free Press, revealing sion of Simon & Schuster), 1998,307 pp., j^nerations now enjoy. Their complaint is that many ^Tickets Mew on Sale* andlesbian organii^iions noWf where peopie can acttt- the passionate fticndship between the rwo hardcover, $25. ally apply to become paid staff/or domg things they once oJ the youth today don*i take any responsibility and women. The over 3,500 letters were placed volunteered for. Whafs your opinion on thai? continue the effort. Happy Hour at Milestones is the best place to be... I haven't heard much of this. But then you have I see intergenerationd couples. It's not some •Great Entertainment*Free Buffet*Great Drinks@Great Prices 1394 Mt.Hape Ave. 1880 Esst Ave. to remember I come from a community that has thing that strikes me as odd. I think the 473-3820 244-mo almost no concern for youth at dl. So until recentiy resistance f>eople have towards them stems Friday, Nov. 6: The Mambo Kings an adult where I come from wouldn't even come from a kind of ageism and fear that exists in •PB i#« m.. M w _ 1 close to a youth let alone make the accusation that many adults. An instilled fear of queers be Friday, Nov. 13: Idina Menzel we*te not doing enough. ing predators or recruiters. \ would like to Hlf'_: f • ' a S^MWBM'. I. • 1 g ^HB1 What do you think gay and ksbian youths shouid he thfnk people respected youths enough to ll^fe 4r^^4MBg| Friday, Nov. 20: Meg & The Clams P., doing for activism? Many sayyout h should fust have fun. see them as thinkir\g individuals capable of Others say they shouidbe more pro-active in their ottm cause. making their own choices. I believe youth I don't know if there's a universal answer to this have the mentality and strength of character question. It would depend upon the f>erson and to stand up for themselves . Contrary to Milestones... where it's the music that matters mvm^ what he or she is capable of. Also, it would depend what so many adults think, youths who are on what a certain environment needs... with older persons are not forced into those esdniee Pm wondering about the dynamic you hat^ with your relationships. People automatically assutne non-queer peers. Do you matte a conscious attempt to thai youths are disempowered in educate tijem on various issues or doyou keepyour ideas to intcrgenerational relationships, that the I yourself? youth is compromised. Rarely—if at all — REDHOT Well, I sec myself as a hell-raising queer, so no, is this the case. kV:,,:;.. «ri«\B. I don't keep things to myself But I try to have a lot Wbat do you think ofRochester? r 1 /-*/•••' of faith in peopie. If they're close to me, I try to I like it. Visibility seems to be very good mdntain a bdancc between tmsting them and here, though this may bc because I've oniy "^ chaUenging them. gone to places where there's something ex GERBIL Hottf doyou challenff ihem? pliddy queergoing on. Actually, Rochester's A Qsa««Bv* CtstewtrvB Zititt Mostiy through humor. I'll make a bondage a lot like Sdt Lake, only a bit more hip. A true Our beds are worth HPUMK *PMIH ftnMf *lnlii SMIBB ioke, for instance, to test their boundaries, to see tnid-sized city. \Xlien people think of New lsiyj>wwwiiitea(ftij»i|lipi*i^^ ^m\m. where they stand on certain issues. York State thcy think of New York City. getting into. 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PO BOX 20SlOROCtffiCTER, NY 14602-OSlO .jy -l-Jif^.J. '%4l>UV —.—•.•.^•p w in Totonto eady in October. Twenty- teftdiennen—tlieTlfl^D SATUR In recognidon of our sponsors Frontwalkers running and walkii^ Geotge Eastman House parking lot. BER—The Rams and ITie Bach twa Mesiibc^ coiiVcfged otk the DAY of every moadi at the Bach-' Rochester Gay along Park Avenue in red attire — We usuaUy have dinner at a local Toolbox. We pattied with the South and members wc are hosdng an open cforJrDnm. QiaHav, 21. tliieR«iis elar Banim ^ifMmate.yoac oonon- including many fabulous red dresses! em O&tado Bears, as well as fnends house in our new location Dec. 10 Men's Chorus restaurant after Wednesday runs and mBthmk mtt^^hUd iUbBoegym *'tki^ (5:30 - 7:30 p,m.).Yes, GRGLBF is To mark National Coming Out Day cofiee after our Samrday runs. fer TM**''.BMt)e^^ fteMgia m- be«r, from Bear Buddies and Montteal moving to our new location at Gate Be Homo for the Holidays with die (Oct. 11), our first "Red. Hot and For 1999, a schedule of events is Bovxapped lASUttia^Wf^tt^ ffit« Bears. Well go backagaia fot Memo way Poster and Framing Company Rochester Gay Men's Chorus! Out" event was a great success and caking shape, not only of the things FREE ddnk couttesy of die Karos even^^ check out our btiOBliia^Maid rial Dfty» so save that weekend. (actoss &om Village Gate Square on Another holiday season is soon well received by those in the commu we would like to do in Rochoter, but and The Bachdor Ponim. M Be* mth^BoM^amBomm^w^io0^- FORAGING at the FORUM has South Goodman). upon us, and as you make yout plans nity who honked hortis, waved, and widi other nattonal clubs as well. cemliMer, jciA die Rama«t 9ie fiach- 1^ Rocilvster Rams, V09m,%W. begun j^aia for ^s season. In Octo The Nov. 10 social hour will be at for fhends and family, remember to joined us in laughter and fun as we Pnde Races, the Intemational Fo dor Fomm for Ixtogjdbns Nijn^ Itodiestef, KY44603.172^9itfjRpt ber, teddy bears were collected for passed by. the childten of Visiting Nurse Ser the Memorial Art Gallery at the usual include thc latgest musical "family" cum in Philadelphia, and other local to neat dungs ^K vt%. on. the *t^ at dme (5:30 * 7:30 p.m.) for one last There were many different styles peopie and fnends who worsliip vices. On Saturday»Nov. 14 (thc sec since Maria and the kids came over events are all on the slate. Sometime The Rackatter Rvte is Bodies^" rja[MiMeom.Of||/«Bins rime- We would like to thank our of dress, inciuding a sassy red tennis openly with each otiier. We celebrate Ladies Night ond Samrday} well be back at die the Alps. Thc RGMC celebrates this winter look for a more comf^ete ter-based gay mcn^e motorc|dc/ sponsors and invice everyone to come outfit, a wonderful off-the-shoulder liturgies in the Episcopal aiKl Catho Forum, collecting canned goods for Holiday Memories Dec. 11 and 12, listing of upcoming evencs and races leadier chib. Foimded in i97% die check out our new location and our cocktail dress with fringe, and a lic traditions, and welcome all to Out CHN. Anyone donadng wiU be en as we visit the ghosts of our winters that Frontmrmers/Fron twalkers will Rams aie one of New Yodt State's At the Nov. 17 meriang organization. We will have hors Sophia Loren look-alike who greeted come, regardless of your religious A new group cafled '^Ladies' Night tered into the drawing fof door pd^es. past and tell the personal stories of be taking part in. moat respected Leadier/Levi oq^ d'oeuvres and holiday music, so do our chorus members. us at the finish line. Accessories also affiliation (or lack of one). Worship Out*' is forming. John Aceto from SaottghbemasM Bring in some goodies from yout oizations. Oui attajor activities in not miss the open house at our new ran the gamut, from puka shell neck with us Sundays at 5 p.m. in St. Luke- Some si^lgestions:di0Ji^ out, die larder, and help dios* in need. Each memory has been inter Latino Mission dude hostixig a xDonddy bamig^ at HoftpitsTs Aids VacdfM ftcwiech location in December. For more in laces to Bulgari pearl earrings. Many St. Simon the Cyretie church, 17 S* atre, cross country siding, game twined with music as diverse as Latino Mission celebrated its first our iiome bat. The Bachelor Fomm, Progiam as our gocst speaiEcr. Monday nights ^t the movies con formation please call our message of us were surprised at how hard it Fitzhugh St. across from the Mon* nig)it5,movies,daytxsp8,plaiietanumt Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" to Tori anniversary with a terrific time for and conductii^our amiual sommer The meedng g^ undcmy at 7 tinue. Call the Beariine to find out center at 234-8706. was to run (and parade abouti) in roe County Office buiklif^. After potlucks, sporting events, Amos' ^Winter." The Rochettes will the more than 300 pec^e who danced Rams Run, all in the spiritof Broth pLm., so plea»e mdce a note to Mtend where and when the movie group wiU such ftilly and glamorous attire. A services each week, we socialize at a SonneobutgOaxdens, etc^ etc^ etc be putting their own unique spin on the night away at Freakazoid on Sept. erhood. While bar lu^itsaU^w us to widi any <{uesticMis you raj^ have meet each week. 234-3381 is thc num brunch followed at two members* coffee hour or poduck dinner, where Needed are your ideas to plan fun Lambda Car the "Waltz ofthe Flowers." At intcr- 17. gadier with members of our ccmi- on this important research pcotect. ber to inquire about the BEARS or home. We hope to make this an you are welcome to join us! nroesl Call 227-0672 for mote info. tnission plan on purchasing the per Many thanks to The Gay Aiiiance munity and oelebcate^ the fbusts Ron As ahrays, co>flee and reficeshtnents find out details of events. Club annual event, so be sure to look for it fect stockJng-stuffer for your music of the Genesee Valley, Rochester For general queries about Dig- is a private weekend-long event will be avaihdirfc. For more infbrma- next year around National Coming Wbmen's t>oolc collection (and our first album) Custom Leathers, The Pride Con nity/Intcgrity, call the D/I Info-line which each year attracts one hun tjort contact Dale at 589-9107 or die Business Forum By the time November rolls around, Out Day. ^'Voices from thc Heart." nection, The Outreach Project, Dignity-integrity at 262-2170. group dred or more leadkermen from Fellowship via E-mail The Greater Rochester Gay and Les most classic cars have been "put to Spend an evening laughing, crying Next month will mark the two Salenas Mexican Restaurant, and This month IDignity-lntegrity will Have you always enjoyed reacfin^ aiound the VS. and Canada to a [email protected]. bian Business Forum would like to bed'* forwinter. But that doesn*t mean Getting out and singing with us as we recall the year anniversary of the Rochester RichKaza (theownerofpreakazoid) make a Book of Remembrance avail Have a favorite work of fiction you beautiful private campground on thank our members for their support auto enthusiasts can't start thinking Empire Bears best of years gone by,., and our hopes chapter of Frontrunners/ for their donations of money, prizes, able to the community at each ofour We're two support/sodal gtoups. would like to share? Interested in Seneca Lake. Thiotigbout die year in 1997. about next season. for the years to come. Concert tick Frontwalkers. Some of us srill re and food in honor ofthe first year of services. You arc welcome to enter One for men. One for women. We hearing what others would recom tiie Rams genciou^y dotiate time GRRRrtt! The Bears are progrsssii^ Through our membership we were For the Lambda Car Club Finger ets u-ill be available from RGMC member our first meet, in the snow Latino Mission. the name ofa friend or loved one. We meet every Tuesday for a free format mend? and money to numerous iocai chari diroi^ a busy fidi, foragii^ for ev able to provide various programs Lakes Chapter, now is the tittle to members, TicketMaster, and Ticket on a cold December morning, run- Our friend O] Hector provided a will remember and celebrate the lives discussion. Then join the women's book dis table oiganizations. ery morsd of goodness before a long, throughout the year from Financial hold elections and select the club*s Express. Season tickets, now ar ninguith BuffaJo Frontmnners who spicy mix of great dance tunes. The Getting Out plans two dinner cussion group and discover ail die ooid winter sets in- We've already had Planning to Work Place Issues. For officers for 1999. Accordingly, the of these people during the month of Staitif^ in December, thc Rams ranged for premium and general seat traveled here to support our inaugu "serving giris" were as delicious as events for this month. Wc will have other bookworms in Rochester. Call two pottuck Slippers, with mOte food the third year the Business Forum co- club will convene its fall planning November. and fhe Bachdor Forum wMi tie ing, are sdll available. For infotma ral meet. Since then, our member the food. A special thanks goes to a dinner on Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. For 442-8132 formore information. than we could eat- You can )om us at sponsored with the GAGV the Ptide This month only, D-I will hold enforcing a dtess code ONLY on meeting at the GAGV Community tion, please contact our Chorusline ship has grown and many have con Gcny Ulled, whose gifts of leader location, caii Kevin at 325-6745. thc next one, Saturday nigjbt, Nov. 21 Parade and Cultural Festival. And, of our potluclc dinner on the fourth Rams Bamight. Appropriate dress Center, 179 Adantic Ave. on Nov. at (716)423-0650 or us at (716)423- tributed to the organization's suc ship and vision made the evening On Nov. 20, the second dinner Rochester Rams at thc GAGV Community Center, course, for this year's Cultural Festi- Sunday, Nov. 22. Our theme is for Rams bamight is boots, jeans, T* 13, from 8 to 10 p.m. In addition ro 0267. cess. Friendships have been forged, possible. The food and friendship will take place, also at 7 p.m. Please The Rochester Rams would like to 179 Adantic Ave- val we cannot fotget our sponsors: Thanlcsgiving Dinner! Certainly our shirts, fetish wear and of course, providing a selection of harvest re and many good times have been were fantastic! Incidentally, every call the number above for informa personally thank everyone for sup We meet at 6:30^ and eat aiound 7 Calvert Gtoup Funds/Ame rican lives are not perfect and the w^orld dressing in die theme of that particu freshments, a photo contest will be shared. Thursday night is Gay Night at tion. porting our bamight and The Bach p.m. The dub piovides the bever Express Financial Advisors, Muther's Frontrunners/ we live in is not perfect* However, lar bamig^ Sneaiccrs, dress shoes, held to pick the best shots of 1998 We are very welcoming of new If you're dealingwith comingout, elor Forum. We would also like to Freakazoid. we do itave many things to be thank drag, dress slacics, sweaters and co ages and supplies. Any man who's 40 Union, Person to Person (Chris car-related events. So bring your thank those who participated in our Frontwalkers members, regardless of fitness level The people who attend Latino new to Rochestcr, or simply trying to logne ate not appropnate aod will interested in attendif^ can brix^ a tina Carol), Pride Connection, Roch nominations and photo entries, and ful for. Picase join us for dinner and run this year and look forward to Ifyou were up on Saturday mornings Please join us for fun runs and walks Mission are no strangers to gpod fon enlarge your circle of friends, our prevent you from joining us. We'd dish to pass. Friends, fun, &olk will ester Custom Leather, Southwedge win more than once. Formore infor bring a dish to share. D-I will pro seeing you again next for'*Basic Train Oct. 10, you might have seen the at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and 8:30 and good friends. The group is for group could bc the answer. Guys call like to emphasi^e tiiatihts dress code ensue. Collision and Tim Tomkins. mation, call Rob at 225-0769. vide turkey and place settie^. ing *99!" Rochester Frontrunners/ a.m. on Saturdays; we start at the gay, lesbian, bisexual and Kevin at 32S-6'^4S. Ladies call Marge is onW in effect ONE N IGHTof the The Empire Bears hdd a wedtend D-I is a living fiiith conununity of Come and join us and other area gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender at 787-9254. Geri Stanton Westminster Presbyterian First Universaiist Church r 150 Clinton Ave. Rochester Church 4th Annual Barbara Debes, MS. Jim Stetter Book Fair A MORE LIGHT congregation December 6th Noon to 2 p.m. • iesbian wftth 13 yean off where people of all sexual orientations N«w Books at Discounted pric«* experieace hi private pffscdoe EXPERIENCE YOU TRUS worship and miruster together W« are • Welcoming Congregation • Individual, Couple and mM, MS.Ed- Group Therapy National Certified Counselor • ^tedalizii^inCoQomisof: Certified Clinicai Mental Still located in Rochester's 19th Ward Heaitii Gounsd(H* rnKsstamMstTsmisirv^ IndHidiiaL P - - • ; • C.-' or sexual orientation. Third Fresbyterian rhurch Liturgy every Sunday at 5:00 p.m. 4 MaiatSteaatat Eait Avenue Social Hdur ar«MMd 6:90 p.m. Williaai A. Kelly, CSW ^^ 271.6513 AASECT Certified S«x ThaiVtat/S«|pcr«ter 'I \tgether we vnU create an Potluck DkBner every tiiird Sunday ofthe month. Carok J. Cmmp, RN, CSW, CAC JL etwironmetU ihat-promotes Church of ^ Litke aad ^ Simon Cyrrae AASECT Certified Sex ThcnitiM 17 Soslli Vltiiuish Street healing, provides suppttrt fttr exphmng (Comer of Broad Si and & Fitzhush St.) ^ RefartioiMhips/Faiiiay iMMs Phone 262^2170 ^ Aleelwl A Drug Reittbtd CoBcemf ytmr personal joumey and empowers <# Sexual FoBcUoaiag & Sexoal CoMpakhrity you to tticke sdf-respectktgthoices. This Eucharistic commumty exists- • mV^TD Rdated Issues m to worship God A M0i«Uilit Churdi • to proclaim the good news qf Jesus Christ 496 WUte Spruce Boulevard Rochcflcr, New York 14423 ,MS.Ed. Whar^ Gay, lasbiM and bisexual p«rtl|«rt welcomed as partrmrs in mlntstty • to witness to the reaUty of Christian gay, iesbian, bisexual, and transgender peqple (71^ 327-2121 Ka Sumiiy 10:30 AM Worship -] I't Indivkiual K'Jpnday IstandSfd 7:30 PM Gay/L«b«an«isajiual Support Group Join us in celebrating 23 years kjraMMtkcallfecare ChiW c»r» - Wheelchair accessible - Leaped for the haaringmpaired in our community! -tTt'Ufctv^ w.iS«=-l*EC«8h..^^«Fj ^VM' tri' THE ^ il i» T ^ €%t% $% t BIS also be reached via mail at: The gay and leshian people througfiout tnuugendered Hispanics, although Rochester BF Society, P.O. Box 362, American history who attempted, UnBroken Hospital visiting everyone is welcome to join us. (We Cumberiand Station, Rochester, widi varying debtees of success, to Hospital Volunteers — Weiieedg;teat faste discrinunation.') Our goals in Threads N.Y., 14605. give voice to their authentic selves or This Thai^g^ving, give dianks ^th men and women wiSifig to visit tesi- clude lefttning about di^erent Issues to change die society in ^tiiich they 1 ^W. agratefiil heart fbr all ofyour creative dents of Montoe Conrnium^ Hos- of common interest, making ftiends GLSEN lived. Many thanks to Etic Libey and talents, and come a»ate a holiday in a supportive atmosphere, and so- GI5EN Rochestcris a chapter of the the teat ofthe Im^ Out volunteers cenfietpsece fbr yoiff fieftst table to We make a big d&^fexence in their dnliwng with one another in a spirit Gay, Lesbian atKi Sttai^t Education who made this program possible. dazzle all yodr fri^ids. ItvesI We meet dte gteatest people of cotmxK>n caring totd sharing. Network. Our goal is to assure that On Nov. 16 from 7-9 p.m., Come join us at our two Novem thete and have m lot of fun. This b a Thc gtoup meets on the second each tnember of every school com GLSEN Rochester ^H^ present a ber Monday meetis^^ held Novv2 gteat way to give bAck, and also to and fburth Thursdays ofeach month munity is valued and respected, re panel discusston entided '*ln or Out: and Nov. 16» fix>m 7 to 9 p.m. at the bting credibilhy to our gay commu at tfte GAGV Community Center, gatdless of sexual orientation. We What's It All About?** Local mem GAGV, 179 Adantic Ave. Bdng a niiy. 179 Adantic Ave., from 7 to 9pjn. If wdcome as members any individual, bers ofour school communities who new or current ptoject and )oin in the Join us on Hiuisday aftetnooas, you want further information, write regatdless of sexual orientation or are in vatious stages of conung out at funl For further infbtmationf con or anytime diat accommodates your to Latino Mission, P.O. BOX 20510, occupation, who is committed to see school will shaxe ^cir stri^gles, strat 1S4 Wellington tact Kett7» facilitator, at 865-6761, schedule. For more itifetmation, call FRANK RUSSO 21 Parkview Rochester, N.Y. 14602-0510, or just ing this philosophy tealized in K-12 egies and successes, and will field or e-mail Kerry at Donna Marie at (716)442-6399. * Gteat dQr doubk * Bring offers Associate - Broker * Magnificent Dutdi Qdonial on DoiMe tot show up at our next meeting. We wiil Schools. questions from the audience. The "[email protected]". See you * Character * Updated kitchens * 2 Bdrm uxsits Refer with Confidence * 4 finished floorsno t inchiding attic * 4/5 bdm^ be glad to see you and say The tt^c and brutal killit^ of event will take place at the GAGV there! '^Open fhmt porch and second OOOT balcony "Bienvenido amigo" to you. Matthew Shepard illustrates a hard Community Center, 179 Atiantic PLAGAL 389-1033 * 2 111 baths * 2 staircases * Sdarium '*' Shows gteat * One look and will be sold * Billiard room * OflSce/Lttnaiy truth about the education system here Ave. PLAGAL (Pro-Ufc Alliance forGays Butch-Fennme Women's Hiidng * Lots of charm ^ Call for more d^aiis * * Finished low<^ level with huge batbiocmi in America. Our schools did nothing If you would like more infotma Women's Hiking is going strong af and Lesbians) local chapter Vice- to prepare the murderers of Mat * & log room >* Security * Ifigh Ceilings* The Rochester Butch/Femme Soci tion about GLSEN, write to GLSEN ter two and a half years. Mothers with President is Dorma Marie Kearney, * Plos much nuHe * Call for Details * ety is alive, well and growingl Our thew to respect, understand and value Rochester, P.O. Box 10798,Rochc3- their childrcn arc always welcome. RO, Box 10035, Rochester, N.Y., #1 Offtoa hn Rochaaiari 4QQfO¥aB>raat,PiBa>md,HY 14834 October meeting went splendidly, the LGBT peopie who live among ter. N.Y. 14610-0798, call Jeff Ix>ng Our hikes are definiteiy exdtii^ and 14610. Call (716) 442 6399 formore them. .At our Sept. 21 meeting, a and we thank all of you for attending at 271-4937, or e-mail at a iot of fun. Always new women infomiation about meeting times. The * Buying or Selling a Portion of Every Transaction goes to either Aids Rochester or the G^ Alliance and sharing some very unique items showing of the film "Its Elemen longjj@homiaiLcom. Check out the pining us. We travel to various re* national address is: PLAGAL Na and experiences with us! Our No tary" gave attendees the opportunity GLSEN website at www.glsen.otg. gional parks. This is a great way to tional, P.O. Box 33292, Washington, vember poduck gathering will be a to see school communities where Join us with your dollars and your meet exceptional ladies. For more D.C. 20033. Telephone: (202)223- Butch & Femme Trivial Pursuit elementary and middle school stu efforts as we work to make our local information, call Donna or Chris at 6697. Night! Bring a dish to pass, your dents are indeed learning about school communities a safer place for (716)442-6399. butch/femme self, and your knowl LGBT people, and by doing so pro all. edge of butch Sc femme lore and life! viditig a ray of hope that education Due to a surge in ourgroup's mem can dilute bigotry and hatted. bership, we are in the process of On Oct. 18, the Image Out Roch The Etnpty Closet is available at: the G«nesee Co^p, Vlll^e* finding a new^ location for our ester Lesbian and Gay Film Festival Green. Silkwood Books, Muthers, Open Arms MCC, Avenue *s. monthly meetings. For the precise and GLSEN Rochester co-presented Pub, Big Apple Cale, Tivoli, Lakeshore Records, The Cre date and location of our November the film "Out of thc Past" as the first ators' HatMJs, Top Notch, Record Archhfe, Bames 9k Noble, poduck event, please contact Kerry of four film programs addressed to Borders, New Voyage Bookstore, Rochester Custom at 865-6761. A mailing with the LGBT youth. The film tells the story 85% ofmy business is referral-based! Leather, the Bachek>r Forum, AIDS Rochester, Java, information will be sent out once a of Kelli Peterson and her stmggle to SAVE YOUR WINDOWS Anthony's 522, Club Marcella, Tara, Worklwkle News, the location is acquired. Thanks for your create a Gay/Straight Alliance in the Rochester Spa and Body Club, Eastman School of Music patience, and we look forward to face of a homophobic school board \ Is the dassic took of your home seeing you all again, and mectii^ yet and state legislature. Interspersed Bookstore, Common Ground, the PHde Connection, the ^N\ important to you? more newcomers! The Society can with her story are the tales of several MOCHA Project, Community Health Network, Slice of Life That's 100% Cafe, Cheesy Eddie's and many other places around town! Do you want to increase the efficiency of your windows? Satisfaction! % Let us show you what the Bi-Glass System can do uncord Archive for your home. be so' It's ttie smart Altemattve »•] Mark Siwiec nice to' to Repfacsmant! i ^^^^ ^sed music ^^ 244-6500,ext. 158 e-mail: [email protected] Window Renewal Inc. 716-225-7510 www.tji-glass.com Lowenguth Realty, Ltd. 2799 Monroe Avenue FcKged gUiss tvindow & door repuKreitvmt done on premises. Office: 244-6500 Fax: 244-4031 «« '-'^^'>^»:J> "V FREE ///r////i'?/-fW,99eieivdav Edith H. Bernstein, C.S.W. Personal Safety Workshop WMrws.1 rf^l^^A m. 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If you can do a lar and co-curricular activities; un two'hour shift monthly, please call dergraduate and/or other graduate 1 Rochester's effective privr^t * easy wa meeinevj p^^opie Susan at 244-9036. degrees eamed, specifying academic IteU^E^ona Itlg^t testiicts free institution, msqor field of study, ex Attractive GF, early Bi-curiaimtMiHn, F, JDBIWM 40*11, S'8'M65 Bl-aorfaMHriM^ ooriy mwfM4u$*r';tn MWMcar^4ri,5'U", nM*30XiSO«fMAerBi- 190 Itan mi, good look doms, c^jfKTses ^7 lights, attacks tra-curricular and co-curricular ac 30 • Cai 413^3333 PlielngBnadiiidr«oeMi0yourvoic8boxl8a«iy1OO% •Call t71-«77 ($2.49 per minute) Can't ci« «rt*9ffm Tlw aulomaM and kilaiyfrool You never spoak to anyorw. arxJ you nevor reveal your idoritity. not even to usf Yotif ad will be placed in mult^ newspapers aiound the area at no charge. •There ia WO CHARGE for you to Hateateywirwiaeiagee. you tmttt cafl 436-333^ •You create three sepearate recordings to help entice people to respond to you. to retrieve your messages free. 1) A roconjing for a 20 word ad that gets published in Empty Closet, The One. Swap Sheet, r^ •To find out about how to purchase spedafly prkied packagee. ptaM cal 4^^ Out and Ffeetinw. credH cards as i#eB as WBStemUnk)n Quick CoiMarriekwIronkschec^ 1' -^^^ 2) A Scan tKix graettng that allows you k) tefl about yourself and can be heard by callers the veiy on your k)ng distance, you can stifl use our system. Charges apply to 540 ml 900 nuri^ sameday. •In addition to the ads pubfehed In the paper, OMh advMaer i^oords a ScM box yoel^ 3) A Voice Box greeting which aflows you to ask the caller for informatk)n you want to know about you to scan the latest mads before the atf aduiiygelBputMted. Scan booc gives you ajump on the them. One FRO* caM does it afll ccmpetitkyi and beats newspaper delayst •AN messages are screened before being placed on the systom. Any questkyw or comments, ploaee •Comnfients or questtons cafl 464^MD. Mooday4^«day. cafl 464-0000. Monday-Friday d:30 am - 6:00pm. We encouraged you to use cur aulom^ed help system. V "^4L';.-:tV. •You must have a corded touch-lone phone and the* and # buttonsmust befuncfional. !l mEEkr-J Origin, 20 Cairn St Rocliester, New York 464*0000 • '?«*'^.:* •» rW^ rf. •:••';:"•'•A:''- "T^ •m.». r f*«|R^.^ i^.«^i^i«> classified ads, letters to editor^ ad 28s-875«. . • :; space reservation, non-cam«ra-ready Toto ads. 244-9030. unwopped ONGOING COAP little movie ni^it. 7 pm. fieediinL Nov. 19: Movfngour Agenda fnto Frank, 720-9876. SUNDAY Thn**ditfl^5i30-^ pOi, cash bar. tha 2l$t Century. A town m««cing G1.SEN libciMtioii. "In or Out: Mote G«lli»y (^ M^tmisl Art Gal- 7:15 pn^lfcndiys, Ckw>erLiOts, iecK.506ihl|iv««Mi^ Ave. 234-8706. sponsored by ESPA. GAGV, Log What's It AU About?** 7-9 pm, forgayandlesfaau 275OM0afoe A^ Kl-2a7S. Cabin Rvpubttcans, Rainbow Demo GAGV Community Centet, 179 At ftiends, 12:15 pfiB»liMd;; COAP Dowmown Unhaed Pimfayteiian {lin^ diiiit:itn«sd^ 5:30-7 pm, crats. lanric Ave, 271-4937. Come Out and M^. S^pinetS' Meet* EkAmMtOioccse Hcmse, 935 East Ohstt^ 121 N. Htzbt^ &. 271- meeting last MoodaySj, 7 pm^ ;~ TUESDAY 17 infe seoond Wednesdiq^ 7 pm, 4in t€OB» GAGV Commuatty Ccniei; 179 At J-^ Adandc Ave. 244-8640. CMeMts RaizibGW Feilowsh^. AMMtt snd Ftiends lantic Ave, Tom ML, 454-3609, • David Buder. HaUwaUs, Tri-Main CayAlcohoifae>AiMin|iiiiOM« Seoood and fourth Thutadsjrs, • Talk byjohn Aceto, Strong Memo of iMiiians nnd Gfl^s (PFLAG) Ametican osytjata Gnncntnnd Center, Main St., Buffalo. Theatre: 7ntn,UniiatiaaChiadv2a0 WkMcxt GAGVCommitfiity Cenn, 179 At •OH iHl inWlv! I I. MONIH Ol NoM \iBi:R rial Hospital AIDS Vaccine Research 2:%-5 poa, Feiends hfeetti^ Third Mondays, 7t30 pen. Vdmet Beta. Qub MarceUa Buffalo. 8 pm. ^HkMite, 41 WcstBunsier. Last Sua- Rd landc Ave.,7 pm. OA jetty, 442- program, 7 pm. For location caU Dale House, 57 Ambrose St 442-5486. 2220. SUNDAY I Center, Main St., Buffalo. Co-spon different nights. 7:30 pm. For loca Also Nov. 15, Nov. 20, Nov. 22. «%;^4^156 Unbroken Tbffcnds S«q>poft Gtoli|> for PMcnta at 589-9107. Who Hanre Xjost CadUcm Haflwalla Ways in Being Gay sored by SHADES. tion of Nov. 8 meeting, caU 546- Lambda Car Club. 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