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o here's the story so far, boys and s girls: A beautiful but lonely young girl, p~o/ held in bondage to her ugly stepmother and even uglier stepsisters, wishes to go to the ball, where she dazzles everyone and the handsome prince falls in love with e~~ her and they live happily ever after. Moral: Good triumphs over evil. Neat. Now the whole wonderful story is ugly old crone, who transforms herself into brought to the Wortham stage by the the beautiful Fairy Godmother (Tiekka Houston Ballet, as choreographed by Ben Schofield) - there's a lesson here about Stevenson, and it's everything you could judging by appearances, perhaps apropos, wish for. Lavish costumes, grand settings, but far be it from me to belabor it - and fairies and godmothers and princes treats Cinderella to one of those magic and ... oh, c'rnon, guys. It's our story, for spectacles that is a ballet convention, cryin' out loud. And the ballet does it proud. entertaining the principal character with a The story opens with Cinderella (Bar- little ballet within a ballet. This one is a bara Bears) being tormented by her step- dance of the seasons, with fairies repre- sisters, danced on opening night by senting Spring (Dawn Scannell), Summer Timothy O'Keefe and Dorio Perez. Just (Susan Cummins), Autumn (Lauren Ander- think of all four Marx brothers turned loose son) and Winter (Sally Rojas) dressed on a stage in ballet , with Perez as appropriately as the seasons Change. Harpo, and you'll get the picture. This pair Anderson does a fiery turn as the Autumn steals every scene they are in, and the Fairy, brilliant as always. She will dance the part of Cinderella for this Saturday's performance. This is the first time she will dance the part, and the prospect is exciting. Her impromptu entertainment over, the Fairy Godmother sends Cinderella off to the ball in a splendid coach and four. (Yes, a real coach.) The staging throughout is marvelous, with effects seldom achieved on the stage. Nothing has been left out. At the palace, the ball commences with a splendidly costumed court being enter- Timothy O'Keefe and Dorio Perez are the ugly, evil step- sisters in Cinderells. tained by the Jester, danced with a sexy bravado by Domonic Walsh. As the music audience loves it. As they busy themselves swells and the dancers waltz, the Prince with their dressmakers, a dancing master (Carlos Acosta) appears. Dressed in shim- is called for (a vel}' prissy Phillip Broom- mering white, Acosta is every inch the head in knee britches and a Glenn Close Prince, and you can begin to appreciate wig) who makes a sidesplitting attempt to the lengths a girl could go to. The step- teach the stepsisters to dance. Enter an sisters pounce, vying with one another to

PAGE 14 TWT SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2 1997 dance with the Prince, when Cinderella ella's entrance is the one we try for all our makes her entrance. Let's face it, Cinder- lives, and for the fortunate few who attain it, well ... we hate them! But somehow we love Cindy, and cheer as she takes center su ~~s stage. And Barbara Bears does take cen- rJ!J PU:;;~:;.J'J!J fJ!J;Jlla:;; Cud;. ter stage. A tiny figure in white on the immense ballroom set, she stops every- J'J!J DJll1 (UfJ;. J'J!J 0l111111idr;, jll;] thing as she enters, and the moment when the Prince sees her for the first time is a magic one. Well, you know what happens next. But it's not what happens, it's how wonderfully it's presented that counts. And the Houston Ballet spares no effort in bringing us a splendidly enjoyable presentation of this classy classic, so dust off that pumpkin, j.jjjHl J~U;Jj'11QJ~0j round up those mice, get out those glad rags and make an entrance of your own. Sl.001CI COLD Cinderella is being presented through this Sunday, Sept. 28, at Brown Theater in the ILLIRLI'I DR." Wortham Theater Center, with perform- ances this evening and Saturday, Sept. 26 50 .rlOZIIi RI'AI and 27, at 7:30 p.rn. and 2 p.m. matinees Cinderella {Barbara Bears] takes a coach to the ball, where ?aturday: and Sunday For tickets or more LOlle.lCKI the Prince falls in love with her. informatIOn, call (713)227-ARTS. ~ o (,!) !,).j'IUj'! J ~) $2.50.ILL DRIIiKI 1$3.00 -AlinH11I8 e~gale IIITHIHOUII· l':Excludes J.~l11ttiple Liquor Save up to 15% on Selected Drinks uud CIUlmp.JlgJPBS Summer Merchandise and 50% on Selected Underwear PLUS ••• All The Hottest Fashions Are NOW ON,SALE!!! l_iDeds 1232 WESTHEIMER • HOUSTON 11)3 ihe 90)3 ~Y!Jy 713.522.1626 - to hooJr up t " website: www.basicbrothers.com email: [email protected] MON· SATlOAM· 9PM SUN 12·6 GHGlCC B R O:-T~H~LE R S Visit our booth at Empower '97

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elcome back to GAYMEDIA, where we'll W start with some exciting news we're sure you'll be glad to hear. Filming has begun in Montreal on a c sequel to Armistead Maupin'S Tales of z the City, the first installment of which was - Olympia Dukakis will reprise her role as ! Anna Madrigal (can you imagine anyone ~ C ~ else playing her now?). Also back will be Laura Linney as Mary Ann Singleton, ~ Thomas Gibson as Beauchamp Day and "Z =& Barbara Garrick as DeDe Halcyon Day. William Campbell is also part of the cast •.. :- as well (as Dr. Jon Fielding). Sad to say ~ ::E that the original actors who portrayed 0 Michael ("Mouse"), Mona and the straight character Brian will not be in this second 0:: which, after over 133 weeks, is still on -II I&. installment, which should air on cable in the summer of 1998. As you recall, PBS bestseller lists and due out in paperback ILl backed out of their commitment to film this this fall. The book, which reads like a mys- >- > second part of Maupin's six-part epic after tery novel, deals with the events surround- D. 0 pressure from the far right. Never mind that ing a murder that occurred in Savannah, Georgia in 1981. The characterizations, D. oJ ~ ILl I&. the original filmed adaptation garnered a Peabody Award. Jerry Offsay, president based on those real people in that small ::t C ::t I&. for programming for Showtime, said the Southern town, are rich in detail as is the I- "

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PAGE 22 TWT SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2 1997 iWTsEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2 1997 PAGE 23 really come into its own of late. The Bear Book brings together both scholarly and lay treat- ments on the subject, dealing with the history of the rise of this part of gay life and discussions about bears in Europe and the rest of the world. For those who want even more on the subject, Bear Magazine would be a great place to turn .... Another magazine that's already fun to read should become even better when the five-year-old Advocate Classifieds evolves into Unzipped, a much more adult publica- tion which will include more dish on porn stars, interviews and video reviews. Of course, those famous classifieds, which showcase everything from 900 numbers to just about every type of male escort, will still be a major part of the magazine .... One of the books we've come to rely on when we travel is Damron's Road Atlas, and we're glad to report that the sixth edi- tion has just arrived in bookstores. With over 150 easy-to-read full-color maps of VE TEXASf LARGEST cities in North America and Europe, it's an indispensable guide if you're a stranger in a strange land. Besides those maps, this AY ADULT', ....,-,,}VIDEQI'w.' A volume includes over 6,000 listings of gay FOR SALE: OR RaNT: and lesbian bars, bookstores, gift shops, restaurants and lodgings as well as gay JOY ANY OR' ACL OF help organizations .... .J:4;,~, . ~ Also on video is the uneven HBO film In THEATRE.:FQ·R' JU the Gloaming, which stars Glenn Close and tells the story of a woman whose son NE ADMISSION PR (Robert Sean Leonard) has AIDS and has come home to live out his last days. The ®fl &kJ[jJ [}{kB~ movie also features Whoopi G.oldberg and Bridget Fonda, with Christopher @f.iiJ@~1k (!!) - Reeve dolnq director's duties. Another ~ notable production out on video is Lest We Forget, a new documentary about the dis- WHEN IN HOUSTO play of the entire AIDS Memorial Quilt in Washington, D.C. in October 1996. This r'- one uses interviews with friends, lovers "lternatiVes- and tarnilies of those lost to the disease to tell the story of the names on the Quilt. Lest We Forget was produced by the OF ADULT VIDEO MEG APLEXXX national NAMES Project and may be hard to find in local video stores. To order, call 8100 N. FREEWAY HOUSTON (281)820-8999 the NAMES Project at (800)USA-NAME.

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rrorh>r. ""_r r. r r_r r_r r • M_ ••• PAGE 25 t'sraining menL ..again. This time with I a new twist, the legendary Martha lutely gorgeous, their latest single, a turbo- Wash hit gets the once-over with a daz- charged version of the international smash zling remake of the song sung by Martha "Tic, Tic, Tac," has been exploding quite along with RuPaul. The video was just nicely, With their fab looks, clever choreog- filmed last Saturday and promises to be raphy and strong commercial appeal, Joey, Mick and Josh are destined to be superb, as the H-Gun Labs Production Company worked the shoot. H-Gun has one of the biggest crossover teen idol groups in the Latin and Anglo market, as made giant waves in the multimedia world their bilingual angle creates greater acces- with their video productions for Nine Inch sibility. "Tic, Tic, Tac" was put together by Nails, Smashing Pumpkins, De La Soul, well-known Adam, who's Josh Wink and Soundgarden, to name a producer/remixer had several remixes including "Children of ~ few. "It's Raining Men" will be the first sin- gle released from Martha's January '98 LP the Night" and "Mas Suave" by Dogma & release on Logic/BMG, Martha Wash: the The Afro-Cuban Rhythms as well as Shawna Roberts! "Noche de Fiesta" by EI General.... Collection. The 12-inch and CO single will StaceyTaylo~ feature remixes from the likes of Danny Now for a little flava ... You simply must Nicole Stevens Tenaglia and Chi-town's Teri Bristol.... Island Records has announced the Misty Duvall release of Amazing Grace, a compilation album featuring a unique group of artists from around the world including Ange- lique Kidjo, Bob Marley, Melissa· Etl"!er- idge and P.M. Dawn. These artists have donated their songs to this project so that lliAlexT's the profits from its sales will be distributed J House I arty continues to the T.J. Martell Foundation, the Multiple with Hot Dance Grooves Myeloma Fund at the Memorial Sioan- Kettering Cancer Center and other cancer and D.J..Kenny Jam research centers. While tracks on the al- Splnnln~ bum are diverse, they all share an atmos- Spicy Latinffeats pheric and spiritual quality - these songs are of hope and strength. This project is bookended by two distinct versions of the traditional title cut as performed by inde- pendent folk sensation Ani DiFranco and Daniel Lanois. Amazing Grace hits the grab a copy of the Usher CD My Way. You shelves this coming Tuesday .... need only know that this is a Babyface With all that out of the way, let's get to project and you'll know what to expect. My our favorite subject.. .boys. Grab a copy of Way exudes pure pop/R&B brilliance, and Miami's Rio Boyz. Besides being abso- the lead track for the LP, "You Make Me Wanna ... " is already all over the radio. The album is filled with funky grooves, flawless hooks and infectious melodies that will thrill even the occasional R&B listener. From his grinding bumpers ("Just Like Me," "My Way" and "Come Back") to his romantic ballads ("Nice and Slow," "I Will" and "Bedtime"), Usher truly gives you your coin's worth. One of the highlights of the album is "Slow Jam," which features the total bomb duet with Monica - especially flawless! This is the sort of record you just can't miss out on, so run out and grab it today! It's a perfect fall sort of thing. And will you look at him?! He's so fine! (000 lang, doo lang, doo laaaang!) And that's dance music THIS WEE~IN TEXAS. -

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star in "You Want Gravy on That?," a comedy with music and a gay twist. Tickets are $10, and it's rated "R." On Friday, Oct. 3, at 8 p.m., the theatre hosts the comedy and music of Dona Gonzales with Trio Brio, Sergey Vashenko, Vladimir Kalyazin and Patrick Rodriguez y Reguena. Tickets are $10. Sat- urday, Oct. 4, is "A Night of Chicks and Monks," with Rubber Chicken and Monks Night Out. Tickets are $10. Four Out of Five Doctors presents "Jack Kervorkian/Un- The men of the Turtle C e songs that will warm your plugged" on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3 and 4, at 11:15 p.m. Tickets are $10, and this one heart and lift your soul. 5 Chorus of Dallas, will join Tee is also rated "R." On Sunday, Oct. 5, legend- ;$ ary Western Swing artists The Light Crust in the Dallas premiere if "When We No Longer Touch," Doughboys present "A Lazy Cowboy Sun- from an mning documentary. day" with Gayla Dawn in a 2 p.m. matinee. Tickets are $12, with a special meal deal package, ticket, food, soft drink and tax, avail- ICkJ.lS $10 - $30 able for $17. For tickets, call (214)821-1860. The USA Film Festival screens the newly- OCT.ER & 15,8 P.M. k Alovable,street-smart,cat-chasing dog !s discovered pre-release print of The Big Sleep MORTON H. MbEd~N SYMPHONY CENTER lne-thlrdof an improbable love triangle In (1945) as part of the festival's First Monday ••••• Gurney's Sylvia, now on stage at t~e Classics series on Monday, Oct. 6, at 7:30 ~ Playhouse, 12802 Queensbury In p.m. at the AMC Glen Lakes Theatres, 9450 HauatOn.Performancesare Fridays and Sat- N. Central Expressway at Walnut Hill Lane. IIdays at8 p.m.,with Sunday matinees Sept. You'll see director Howard Hawks' original -- and Oct. 5 at 2. Fortickets ($12), call (713) uncut version starring Humphrey Bogart as 7-4497. detective Philip Marlowe, Lauren Bacall as TheatreThree, located in the Quadrangle Vivian, and Dorothy Malone. Tickets are $7 2800RouthSt. in Dallas, presents the local are available at the theatre one hour prior to re of the hit London drama Racing the show. For more info, call (214)821-NEWS as the second show of its 1997-98 or visit www.usafilmfestival.com on the World plion Series. The show plays a 4'h- Wide Web. ,runbeginningSaturday, Oct. 4. David Jump-Start Performance Co. in San Anto- • Workplayed in London and toured nio presents a revival of High- Yello Rose, a ut Englandto rave reviews, and was play-with-music by Sterling Houston. When lIIIhuSiasticallyreceived at New York's it opened in December 1992, this all-female Centerlastyear.Tickets ($5-$25) are parody of persons and events familiar from by calling (214)871-3300. Texas history class was a hit. Houston takes SandWichTheatre, 5400 E. Mock- aim at the myths of heroism, glory and noble SEASON SPONSORS Lane #119 in Mockingbird Central ideals that pass for history in the official InDallas,presents a week of comedy accounts of Texas' war of independence. The ~! Specialsduring the week of Oct. current run opens this evening (Sept. 26) and A\. ijJ~t~a:UaiJIol:~ "lliq Jthr~ ~ mu ~I~gperformances by well-known plays Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 1 Sicians and comics. Wednesday, AmertcanAlrlln •• O ~ ..A p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. at the Jump-Start MAJESTIC MOTOR CARS, KROGER. THE 500 INC. DDB NEEDHAM, ~tF~ P:~., it's the music of Hairball Theater, Suilding 'B" at the Slue Star Arts MIra onnl WithComedyand music by Complex, S. Alamo and Probandt. Tickets are CURTIS SPECIALIZED MOVING AND STORAGE AS '.m 'l'ckets are $8. Thursday, Oct. 2, SUPPORTED IN PART BY THE CITY OF DALLAS OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAI $8 and $10, and $25 for dinner and the show " leve Crabtree and Lee Harris this evening. Call (210)227-JUMP. ....,

PAGE 31 he Alley Theatre in Houston reexamines TArthur Miller's modern classic Death of A Salesman with a new production running Oct. 3-Nov. 1 on the Large Stage. Ralph Waite stars as Willy Loman, the salesman who, as he approaches the twilight of his career, re- ~4W~~~~ visits his life in a series of flashbacks. Groups of ten or more get up to 50% off the cost of their tickets; there are other discounts for stu- dent and senior citizen groups. For more info, call (713)228-9341 (and for discounts, ext. 350 or 346). St~Hin "Y<;>uWant Gravy on That?," a comedy With music and a gay twist. Tickets are $10, and it's rated "R." On Friday, Oct. 3, at 8 p.m., of 300voices. the theatre hosts the comedy and music of Dona Gonzales with Trio Brio, Sergey Vashenko, Vladimir Kalyazin and Patrick thousaWt hearts. Rodriguez y Reguena. Tickets are $10. Sat- urday, Oct. 4, is "A Night of Chicks and Monks," with Rubber Chicken and Monks incredilfl~evening. Night Out. Tickets are $10. Four Out of Five Doctors presents "Jack Kervorkian/Un- plugged" on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3 and ve songs that will warm your 4, at 11:15 p.m. Tickets are $10, and this one Chorus of Dallas, will join TCC is also rated "R." On Sunday, Oct. 5, legend- , ary Western Swing artists The Light Crust if "When We No Longer Touch," Doughboys present "A Lazy Cowboy Sun- day" with Gayla Dawn in a 2 p.m. matinee. inning documentary. Tickets are $12, with a special meal deal package, ticket, food, soft drink and tax, avail- Walter McGroary (owner) and Doris Davis (as his dog, able for $17. For tickets, call (214)821-1860. Sylvia) star in Sylvia at Country Playhouse in Houston. The USA Film Festival screens the newly- A lovable, street-smart, cat-chasing dog is discovered pre-release print of The Big Sleep one-third of an improbable love triangle in (1945) as part of the festival's First Monday A.R. Gurney's Sylvia, now on stage at the Classics series on Monday, Oct. 6, at 7:30 Country Playhouse, 12802 Queensbury in p.m. at the AMC Glen Lakes Theatres, 9450 Houston. Performances are Fridays and Sat- N. Central Expressway at Walnut Hill Lane. urdays at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees Sept. You'll see director Howard Hawks' original 28 and Oct. 5 at 2. For tickets ($12), call (713) uncut version starring Humphrey Bogart as detective Philip Marlowe, Lauren Bacall as 467-4497. Theatre Three, located in the Quadrangle Vivian, and Dorothy Malone. Tickets are $7 at 2800 Routh St. in Dallas, presents the local are available at the theatre one hour prior to premiere of the hit London drama Racing the show. For more info, call (214)821-NEWS Demon as the second show of its 1997-98 or visit www.usafilmfestival.com on the World Subscription Series. The show plays a 4Y,- Wide Web. week run beginning Saturday, Oct. 4. David Jump-Start Performance Co. in San Anto- Hare's work played in London and toured nio presents a revival of High- Yello Rose, a throughout England to rave reviews, and was play-with-music by Sterling Houston. When also enthusiastically received at New York's it opened in December 1992, this all-female Lincoln Center last year. Tickets ($5-$25) are parody of persons and events familiar from Texas history class was a hit. Houston takes available by calling (214)871-3300. Pocket Sandwich Theatre, 5400 E. Mock- aim at the myths of heroism, glory and noble SEASON SPONSORS ingbird Lane #119 in Mockingbird Central ideals that pass for history in the official Plaza in Dallas, presents a week of comedy accounts of Texas' war of independence. The and musical specials during the week of Oct. current run opens this evening (Sept. 26) and A\. ijJ~t~alIa,s1lHorniq JtbJ,s r~ 1-5, featuring performances by well-known plays Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. at the Jump-Start

AmerlcanAlrlln •• O •••• .....11III local musicians and comics. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 8 p.m., it's the music of Hairball Theater, Building "B" at the Blue Star Arts MAJESTIC MOTOR CARS, KROGER, THE 500 INC., ODB NEEDHAM, Complex, S. Alamo and Probandt. Tickets are and Tom Fiorini with comedy and music by CURTIS SPECIALIZED MOVING AND STORAGE $8 and $10, and $25 for dinner and the show Jill Peters. Tickets are $8. Thursday, Oct. 2, SUPPORTED IN PART BY THE CITY OF DALLAS OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS this evening. Call (210)227-JUMP. at 8 p.m., Steve Crabtree and Lee Harris .all

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Greater Houston Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce The AustinfTravis County Health Dept. offers free and anonymous HIV testing this presents Sunday, Sept. 28, from 6-9 p.m. at the Forum, 408 Congress. KOOP Radio works to offer programming not broadcast by mainstream radio outlets, in- cluding programs of interest to the gay and lesbian community and people with HIV. Now in the midst of their biannual membership drive, the station needs at least 1,000 new Bacon, this Saturday, Sept. 27, through Oct. members in order to maintain and expand 11. Artenativo's hours of operation are by ap- programming. Membership is $15/student or pointment and on Saturdays 2-5 p.m. Open- low-income, $30/regular, $50/families, $100/ ing reception is this Saturday from 5-9 p.m. radio head or $10/a month sustainer. A con- Also accenting this video exhibit are recent tribution of $200 will get your business's name mentioned throughout the pledge drive. murals by Rosemary Meza and Steve Cruz. Call (512)472-1369. Artenativo is located at 1431'h Bennett Ave. in Old East Dallas. This event is free and open to the public. For more info, call (214) DALLAS 826-8869.

The MAC, 3120 McKinney Ave. #100, pre- Oak Lawn Community Services holds AIDS sents "Yasumsa Morimura: Actor/Actress," LifeWalk '97 next Sunday, Oct. 5 at Lee Park an exhibition of 19 color and black-and-white on Turtle Creek Blvd. For info and to sign up photographs from a series created by the to walk, call (214) 443-WALK. artist in 1996. One of Japan's most influential contemporary artists, Morimura is known for his inventive and highly detailed self-portraits. HOUSTON In this provocative body of work, the artist impersonates famous female actresses, in Rick Schroder, a founder of the gay and les- iconic roles from classical films, including bian employees' group at Shell Oil, is the Vivien Leigh, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Tay- scheduled speaker for the meeting of Hous- lor, Marilyn Monroe and many others. the ex- ton AWARE (current and retired gay/lesbian hibition runs through Oct. 12 and is free to the employees of Southwestern Bell) this Sun- public. day, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m. at The Hobbit Hole, 1715 S. Shepherd. AWARE also holds its first The AIDS Resource Center, a program of social in recognition of National Coming Out the Foundation for Human Understanding, Day (Oct. 11) next Saturday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. ,I has established the Diana, Princess of Wales at Toopees Coffee Bar, 1830 W. Alabama. Memorial Fund. Acknowledgments of memo- This event is open to all supporters as well as rial donations made to this fund will be sent to current and potential members. For more her sons and the Royal Family. Donations info, call (713)235-7929. may be mailed to the AIDS Resource Center; P.O. Box 190869; Dallas, TX 75219-0869. The Tom Moore Community Music Foun- For more info, call (214)521-5124. dation is seeking grant applications from qualified community-based music organiza- The Texas AIDS Ride is coming next year tions for grants to be awarded this year. and AIDS Interfaith Network is going to be a Limited financial grants are provided to orga- Business Expo • Seminars • Entertainment part of it. The largest AIDS bike ride in the nizations for specific programs or perform- Judy Tenuta • Dayna Steele· Nancy Ford· Vicki Shaw • The Gay Comedy Jam country is being held next fall. The ride will ances with 501(c)3 nonprofit designation. Free admission with your donation to AIDS Foundation,Houston Stone Soup Pantry. start in Austin, go through Fort Worth/Dallas Applications (which are due no later than Oct. Come early, limited seating available! and end in Houston. AIN will receive part of 31, 1997) may be obtained by contacting the the proceeds. Bikers who would like to partic- foundation in care of David Elliott at P.O. Box 2042; Houston, TX 77252-2042, or by calling National Coming Out Day, October 11, 1997 ipate in the seven-day ride are invited to call (817)870-4800, ext. 33. (713)521-0969 or faxing to (713)521-0972. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm George R. Brown Convention Center Dallas' new alternative art space, Artenativo, The Houston chapter of the American Guild presents "DAVIDEO DIARY: A Social Calen- of Organists opens their 1997-98 year with dar of Gay Culture," an installation of video a Festival Service this Sunday, Sept. 28, at Empower '97 Hotline: 713.462.1354 and video prints by videographer David 7:10 p.m. at Westminster United Methodist

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il Church, 5801 San Felipe. In addition to local .1 artists, a massed choir including singers from many local churches and synagogues will perform. An offering will be collected to bene- fit AIDS Foundation Houston. kn ledge The Bering Support Network offers weekly groups for those who have or are in some way affected by HIV. A six-week closed grief group is held Mondays at 7 p.m. for those who have lost a loved one to HIV/AIDS (call o to reserve a space). The "Lunch Bunch Protease Inhibitors Gang," on Tuesdays at 11 a.m., offers fellow- ship for people with HIV/AIDS who are now Timing retired through sharing of common experi- ences. For more info on these and other sup- New Tax Laws port groups, call (713)526-1017. Pricing Every The Houston League of Women Voters' SGLl/VGLI Question new website, www.mayorsrace.com. makes it Confidentiality You Need easy to register to vote by providing a request To Ask form and information about mayoral candi- Before dates, with links to City Council candidates. Get the facts Selling Your before selling your Life Insurance insurance policy. The Houston Professional Men's Associa- Policy Call for our tion holds its monthly dinner meeting next Free Updated 1997 Guide 2nd Editioo Friday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. at Baba Vega's at 800-932-0050. Saloon and Cafe, 2607 Grant. The after-din- Or visit ner speaker will be Gary Gibbs, who will talk http://www.nvrnvr.com about Houston Grand Opera's upcoming sea- son. Cost to attend is $20. RSVP to Mike Green at (713)626-2550.

Memory Mambo by Achy Obejas is the book up for discussion at the next gathering of the Gay and Lesbian Readers Group, on Mon- day, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 3003 W. Holcombe.

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Dog Day Afternoon (1975), in which a bank You have erwugh things to wo~ about - money shouldn't be robber who needs the loot for his boyfriend's one of them. Let us convert your lije insurance into immediate cash. sex-change operation holes up in a besieged bank and becomes a media sensation, is on /THE the marquee this evening at the Gay & Les- ARDANGROUP, Ltd. bian Community Center, 923 E. Mistletoe, • We provide quick, confidential service at 7:30 p.m. As Is (1986), adapted from the William Hoffman play about former lovers • You receive the personalized attention you deserve who are reunited when one of them, a tal- • We shop your policy for the highest settlement, or ented writer, discovers he has AIDS, will be fund direccly - whichever is best for you shown next Friday, Oct. 3. There is no • All.. POLICIES CONSIDERED charge, though donations are appreciated. The center is handicapped-accessible. For more info, call (210)732-4300. •••

PAGE 39 PAGE 38 TWT SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2 1997 TWT SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 21997 Bill Sanders, D.V.M. In this column, readers exchange ideas with other readers and our editor in a public forum. Writers must sign all let- ters and furnish their full name and address for verification. 2525 WycliH, Suite 103 TWT will withhold name upon request. Please keep letters Dallas, Texas 75219 brief. TWT does not print letters sent to other gay and les- (214)520-8835 bian publications. Address all letters to LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, THIS WEEK IN TEXAS, 3300 REAGAN ST., DALLAS, TX 75219 or 811 WESTHEIMER ST., SUITE 111, HOUSTON, TX 77006.

video and video prints by David Bacon, and also featuring color serigraphs and murals by Sin Fronteras A Beautiful Rosemary Meza and Steve Cruz. Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15-0ct. Experience 15, so remember the gay and lesbian Latino contributions to our community during this \1111 Dear TWT: period .... Sunday, Sept. 14, was the last day for Sin And to those regular listeners out there, Fronteras radio, Dallas' first gay Latino radio remember, "jque /es mando un besito alia "1 Veterinary Hospital & Grooming Salon program. don de te guste mes!" This has been Jesus So I wish to take this opportunity to say Chairez with Sin Fronteras radio closing out. gracias to all those in the Dallas/Fort Worth And until the next time, suerte, baby. Help Ensure Your Pet's Safe metroplex who made Sin Fronteras a complete success. A big thank-you to THIS Jesus Chairez Return With HOME AGAIN WEEK IN TEXAS for listing me often in their Producer and Host "Current Events" section, and thank you to A Critical Link Between Lost & Found Sin Fronteras the Dallas Voice for trading ads with me in Dallas, TX their weekly newspaper. Thanks to all the listeners who gave money during pledge time, and thanks to everyone who attended a Sin Fronteras KNON benefit too. Without all 'Under the Big Top' An your help, Sin Fronteras could not have continued for so long. Thank you all for the Overwhelming Success wonderful experiences I had with the radio show and the often wonderful opportunities Dear TWT: to represent Dallas' gay Latino community. Miss Camp America Foundation, Inc. With your support, I was able to turn Sin hosted the 29th Annual Miss Camp America Fronteras, a bleep on the Dallas radio dial, Pageant, "Under the Big Top," Saturday, into a voice that was well known and Sept. 13, marking the end of the foundation's ITit is time to sell your life insurance respected not only at home but across the 1997 fund-raising campaign. Thanks to overwhelming support from the CaD FUNDS FOR LIFE. U.S.A. and Mexico. Sin Fronteras opened doors and provided me access to people and Houston community once again, this year's events I normally would not have had; it was pageant was an overwhelming success. As a FUNDS FOR LIFE works for yo'!. result of fund-raising efforts throughout the buyer. Our competitive bidding process ensmes grand! It was a beautiful experience until the very year up to and including the pageant, the you receive the most for this VALl'JABLE ASSEST, end, but it was time to move on after foundation was able to raise $80,000, which \ voluntarily doing the radio show for four was distributed among its beneficiaries as FUNDS FOR LIFE .... dedicated to serV~ years. I like to travel often and found having follows: $32,000, Bering Dental Clinic; you.... 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.... always h~~,. to be in the studio every Sunday restraining. $17,600, The Assistance Fund; $14,400, always caring. ABSOLUTE CONFIDENTIALI~' What next? Expect the Sin Fronteras People with AIDS Coalition/Houston; $8,000, ASSURED. ! name to help raise money and awareness for Montrose Clinic/Frost Eye Clinic; and $8,000, gay and lesbian Latino issues since I am Colt 45's Trouble Fund. Call Today ... Enjoy taking the name with me. Also be watching This brings the total amount of funds for the opening of Dallas' first gay Latino- awarded since 1992 to nearly $290,000. The Funds For Life Tomorrow! owned alternative art space called foundation extends its heartfelt thanks and gratitude to its supporters, Shell Oil Member NAPWA "ArteNativo," which I will open this Saturday, Sept. 27, with "DaVideo Diary: A Social Company and SKYY Vodka, for helping Calendar of Gay Culture," an installation of ensure the success of this year's fund-

1WT SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2 1997 PAGE 43 raising campaign, for it would not have been in wholeheartedly. The total so far has STRIVE FOR possible without you! reached $3,040. The turnout of entertainers POSITIVE CHANGE Look for more fun and exciting fund- and of people who care was overwhelming. raising events throughout 1998, and plan to There are so many people I wish to thank attend the 30th Annual Miss Camp America for helping me make this show a success. DR. NICHOLAS EDD, Psy.D. Pageant next September! It truly promises to First, to Jan Barton, I love you for being you. Psycfi'oldgist be a gala affair. I know we both strive for the day when we Individuals interested in learning more won't have to do benefits or fund-raisers for about the Miss Camp America Foundation, • individual an~ group therapy AIDS or any other type of disease, but until Inc., and its various forms of fund-raising that day comes, we'll both do all we can. To \' relations~p cpunseling j Gary Monier, Vance Gillian, David Moore • biOfeedback and stress management opportunities and becoming a member are encouraged to call (713)940-STAR. and fellow co-workers at Crews Inn and • "cou!'"?I,es' depress~"on'h ypnosls1 ' , Zippers, I truly appreciate all you did, from • Jlcohol/drJg dEjpendency Ed Eaton passing out invitations to making the food to • ga{issues Vice President/Community Affairs - let's be honest - putting up with me. Miss Camp America Foundation, Inc. Love you. Mean it. 11~6V KJaty Frwy Houston, TX To Sheri Powers and Patti Le Plae Safe, Suite 370 • {Houston along with Mark Manning, a job well done on (713] 493-9984 emceeing. (By the way, Sheri, the Grand MCA Pageant A Stellar Marnier cake was absolutely fabulous.) To all 2128 Welch• 493·9984 the entertainers, thank you so much for your time and energy. Special thanks go out to Chili's, Uptown Bloom, Denny's, Lowell • 24 hour phone service • insurance welcome Performance Hampton, Bill, Re-Mark and Michael • evenings and weekends available DearTWT: Congratulations to the cast and crew of Wilhelm. Miss Camp America for their stellar But none of this could be possible if it :.=. .IEJ performance at the 29th annual pageant! weren't for the community, with hearts as big The production was unparalleled! MCA truly as Texas, who are willing to help out when produced their finest with this show. there is a need. Equal to their outstanding performance is Stormy Knightz the amazing total of their fund-raising efforts. Dallas, TX The $80,000-plus their efforts netted is testimony to their unwavering devotion to this Southwest Infectious Disease Associates community, both on stage and off stage. Bering Community Service Foundation is Wigs, Boas and Sequins Nicholaos C. Bello5, M.D. proud to be a beneficiary of their efforts, and oord Certified in Infectious Disease + I.o.t&rool Medictne grateful for the $32,000 contribution to the Dear TWT: Bering Dental Clinic Renovation Campaign. On behalf of the Board of Directors and in HIV ll ln e s s e s , Infectious Diseases .•• fropical Medicine We are privileged to recognize this gift by our clients, I want to publicly thank the Miss Drug Studies and Counseling naming a new Patient Suite in the new clinic Camp America Foundation for their generous in MCA's honor. contribution to The Assistance Fund. This Susan M. Diamond, M.D. year, as usual, the members of the Miss Board Certified in Internal Medicine John M. Gonzalez Camp America Foundation, Inc. donned their President Specializing in HIV Illnesses + Primary Care Physician wigs, feather boas, sequins and false William Kersten eyelashes as they donated over $80,000 to Executive Director -~ ..•• local HIV service providers. Their very Stacie Cokinos generous gift of $17,600 will help The 214.890.7943 Director of Development Assistance Fund to guarantee continuity of Bering Community Service Foundation medical care to our clients. Phone Answefed:~f4 Hours + House Ci'lis Available Houston, TX Insurance Filed + Most Insurance Accepted + \lisa, Mastercard, Amex Scott Sawyer President/Board of Directors The Assistance Fund Hearts As BigAs Texas Houston, TX Dear TWT: On Sunday, Sept. 7, I was thrilled to be holding my Second Annual Birthday Bash 8226 Douglas Avenue, Suite 311 + Dc l lc,s . Texas 75225 Benefiting the Jan Barton AIDS Assistance Fund, which is an organization I truly believe PAGE 44 TWT SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2 1997 TWT SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2 1997 "'" PAGE 45 GET THE BEST... FOR LESS!

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AIDS LIFEWALK some $670,000 this year. AIDS HOSPICE IN "AIDS LifeWalk has made a dramatic To RAISE FUNDS FOR impact in the lives of people affected by CORPUS CHRISTI HIV/AIDS because of legions of volun- DALLAS-AREA teers, team captains and walkers who con- LOSES MOST FEDERAL SERVICE AGENCIES tribute their time and resources to help AND STATE FUNDING, those living with AIDS," said Kathy Hewitt, OLCS' Annual Walkathon 1997 Co-chair. "We're proud AIDS Life- MAY HAVE TO CLOSE Set for Sunday, Oct. 5. Walk has grown into such a successful and fun event for individuals, friends and fami- New Treatments Justified DALLAS - Thanks to corporate sup- lies. We especially want to thank all the Slashing Grants to The Passage, port, the commitment of team captains and groups of friends, churches, organizations, Local Service Consortium Says. participation of thousands of area walkers, schools and area businesses for their con- outpatient medical care, case manage- Oak Lawn Community Services' annual tinued support. To show our appreciation, CORPUS CHRISTI - A drastic reduc- ment, home health care, medications, AIDS LifeWalk 5K walkathon has become we have a great lineup of celebrities, enter- tion in its funding may mean that a local counseling, day or respite care and trans- Texas' largest annual AIDS fund-raising tainment, plus food and drinks after the residential facility for people in the last portation assistance. event. In the seven years since it was walk to make this event fun for everyone, stages of AIDS will be forced to close its established, the walk has raised some yet meaningful." doors before too long. The decision came HOUSTON POLICE $2.2 million to support the programs of Dallas First Lady Matrice Ellis-Kirk and at a meeting held Sept. 11 by the Bay Area OLCS and other AIDS service agencies in WFAA- TV anchor John McCaa are serving Consortium on HIV/AIDS on how to parcel CHIEF, COUNCILMAN Dallas. as AIDS LifeWalk's honorary co-chairs for out $570,000 in state and federal funds. 1997. Hewitt and Steve Habgood are the The Passage, which last year received To ADDRESS MEETING event's co-chairs. Hewitt, a vice president around $180,000 in grants, will get less of Uptown Realtors, is a board member of than one-sixth as much - or $27,700 - OF HOUSTON CAUCUS the Greater Dallas Association of Realtors this year. Officials at the hospice, which Bradford, Boney and Members of and serves on the D/FW Black Tie Dinner has served over 100 people since 1991, Political Group to Discuss Issues Committee. Habgood, principal of Source- said the grants have made up around two- One Marketing, is chairman of the Dallas thirds of the facility's annual operating bud- Of Interest to Gay Community. chapter of the American Cancer Society get, and that such a drastic cut will make it ••••• '.."._~ ••.. XL", and also serves on the Black Tie Dinner very difficult for the facility to carry on. l;'ff.'"t. Committee. "We cannot run our business on In addition to OLCS, other agency ben- $27,700," Holly Hendricks, Executive Di- eficiaries for this year's LifeWalk are AIDS rector of The Passage, said in an interview Arms, AIDS Services of North Texas, published in the Corpus Christi Caller- Bryan's House, Dallas Legal Hospice, Times Sept. 12. IMMUNocise, Project Esperanza and Officials with the Bay Area Consortium White Rock Friends HIV/AIDS Ministry. on HIV/AIDS have tried to justify their deci- Sponsors of AIDS LifeWalk '97 include sion to slash The Passage's funding and \ Miller Beer of Dallas, American Airlines, put the money to other uses - like pur- American Express, Armani Exchange, chasing more medications - by pointing Bank of America, Caven Enterprises, the to the development of new HIV treatments I Dallas Morning News, Dallas World Aquar- that are enabling many people to live ium, Daryl's by Design, Kroger, Lockheed longer with the disease. They have also Martin, Munsch Hardt, 94.5 FM "The insisted that the need for hospice services Edge," SABRE Travel Information Net- will be taken up by hospitals and other work, Texas Instruments and agencies in the Corpus Christi area. Police Chief Cfarence Bradford will speak at the Oct. 1 For more information about AIDS But Passage officials and others have meeting of the Houston Gay & Lesbian Political Caucus. LifeWalk, call (214}443-WALK. countered that such a move will prove Established in 1981, Oak Lawn Commu- shortsighted in the long run because there HOUSTON - Police Chief Clarence This year's event will be held on Sun- nity Services is a nonprofit organization is as yet no cure for AIDS and there will Bradford and District D City Councilman day, Oct. 5, at Lee Park (Lemmon Ave. and providing a wide range of physical and continue to be a great need for such Jew Don Boney will address the Houston Turtle Creek). Team/walker check-in runs mental health services for thousands of facilities. Gay & Lesbian Political Caucus at the from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., with opening cere- people in North Texas infected with or The consortium is composed of commu- group's next meeting, on Wednesday, Oct. monies at noon. The walk itself begins at 1 affected by AIDS, including transportation; nity volunteers and representatives from 1, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the p.m. and returns to Lee Park for an after- a gay and lesbian info line; prescription agencies providing AIDS-related services. Lovett Inn, 501 Lovett Blvd. noon of fun, entertainment and food. Last pick-up; the Daire Center, an adult activity The majority of the funding - about HGLPC, the oldest gay civil rights orga- year's walk raised more than $600,000 program; the Buddy Project support group $463,000 - divided up at the Sept. 11 nization in the South, works to advance its and attracted 7,000 walkers and 800 vol- for people with HIV; and the Candy Mar- meeting went to the Coastal Bend AIDS cause by lobbying officials at several- unteer teams. Organizers hope to bring in cum Institute for Women's Studies. Foundation, for services like ambulatoryl levels. Its sister organization, the HGLPC

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lived PAC, endorses for political office. and wiped out in the 1980s," the novel's Lambda Literary Award. White has in to pay, the mammograms cost $60 and "Chief Bradford and Council member narrator observes of the course of gay his- Paris since 1983. Pap tests are $50. White appears in Dallas on Monday, Boney want to hear from our membership tory over the past several decades. To make appointments, or for more and the community at large about issues of The Farewell Symphony completes the Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. at Crossroads Market & information about the fair, contact Connie concern to the gay and lesbian commu- trilogy that White began with A Boy's Own Bookstore, 3930 Cedar Springs Rd. He will Winkle at (214)821-9596, ext. 2324; Starr appear in Houston on Tuesday, Sept. 30, nity," Caucus President Lane Lewis said in Story in 1983 and followed up with in The Eaddy, FHU Women's Program Manager, a statement the group issued Tuesday. Beautiful Room Is Empty in 1988. White at 7 p.m. at Crossroads Market Bookstore at (214)521-5342, ext. 115; or Emilia "We appreciate their commitment to being has characterized the three books as & Cafe, 1111 Westheimer Rd. He appears Menthe, OLCS Director of Lesbian Pro- accessible in this way." "autobiographical fiction," eschewing the in Austin on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 grams, at (214)520-8108. "The Chief came to speak to us a few concept of the memoir. The title of the lat- p.m. in Jessen Auditorium at the University months ago and, of course, Councilmem- est book is taken from the composer Franz of Texas. DALLAS~ETROPLEX The Farewell Symphony ($25) is pub- ber Boney has attended several Caucus Joseph Haydn's Farewell Symphony, in NA~ES PROJECT meetings and functions over the past few which the musicians leave the stage one lished Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. years," Caucus Board Chair Clarence by one. HOLDS QUILT PANEL Bagby said. "We're happy to facilitate this White has been criticized by other writ- LESBIAN HEALTH type of open dialogue between members ers like Larry Kramer for the fact that many DEDICATION SATURDAY of the community and these officials; we of the male characters in The Farewell INITIATIVE SPONSORING Ceremony at Cathedral of Hope consider this part of our organization's Symphony are preoccupied with sex. message." (Indeed, the narrator of the book claims to WOMEN'S HEALTH Will Include Speakers, Lewis serves as the HGLPC representa- have slept with over 3,000 men.) "My novel FAIR IN DALLAS Performance by Positive Voices. tive on the Houston Police Citizens Review is primarily a realistic DALLAS - The Dallas Metroplex chap- Board, a position previously held by Annise account of what gay Oct. 11 Event to Feature ter of the NAMES Project, sponsors of the Parker, a former Caucus president and male life was like in a Mammograms, Pap Tests AIDS Memorial Quilt, holds a Panel Dedi- board chair who is running at-large Posi- big city after gay lib- cation Ceremony this Saturday, Sept. 27, tion 1 on Houston City Council. eration and before And Other Screening. at Cathedral of Hope MCC, 5910 Cedar Complimentary wine, coffee and soft AIDS," White coun- DALLAS - The first Lesbian Health Springs Rd. New local panels will be in- drinks will be served beginning at 7 p.m., tered in a recent Matters Fair will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, ducted into the Quilt during the ceremony, with the meeting itself starting at 7:30. The interview. "Anyone from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Oak Lawn which begins at 1 p.m. There will also be general public is invited. For more informa- who was honest Public Library, corner of Wycliff and Cedar speakers and a musical performance by tion about HGLPC, call (713)521-1000. would admit that Springs (in front of Kroger). The event will Positive Voices. The public is invited to promiscuity was ram- feature low or no-cost services including attend. pant at that period - mammograms, Pap tests, iron testing, dia- Anyone who wishes to have a panel as is well demon- NOTED AUTHOR betes screening, cholesterol testing, blood included in the dedication should take it to strated by Larry pressure checks, massage therapy, breast the church no later than 12 noon Saturday. EDMUND WHITE STOPS Kramer's 1978 novel self-exam training, safer sex education Also on Saturday, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. IN TEXAS ON TOUR Faggots." And far and supplies, and HIV testing. Health and and on Sunday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m.-4 from being simply the sum of their sex dri- mental health care information will also be p.m., 64 panels from the Quilt will be on ves, White's characters pursue a range of FOR LATEST NOVEL available. display at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, rarefied aesthetic interests as well. Refreshments will be provided and free 411 N. Town East Blvd. in Mesquite. This Will Sign Copies of 'The Farewell In addition to A Boy's Own Story and T-shirts and caps designed by Jymwear display is open to the public. For directions Symphony' in Austin, Dallas The Beautiful Room Is Empty, White's Dallas will be distributed to the first 100 to the church, call (972)226-0510. works include Forgetting Elena, Nocturnes and Houston Next Week. participants who receive any screening Today is the culmination in Irving of for the King of Naples, States of Desire: service. AIDS Awareness Week, which has in- TEXAS - The author Edmund White, Travels in Gay America and Caracole. He The health fair is being sponsored by cluded a display of NAMES Project pho- who has won widespread acclaim for his also co-wrote The Joy of Gay Sex in 1977 the Lesbian Health Initiative, a group of tographs, merchandise and other items at contributions to literature both in and out- with Dr. Charles Silverstein. White, who is women representing various community City Hall. side of gay circles, makes stops in Texas 57, has taught literature and creative writ- organizations including Oak Lawn Com- Founded in 1987, the NAMES Project next week while on a promotional tour for ing at Yale, Johns Hopkins, New York Services, Foundation and its network of 45 national his latest novel. White will sign copies of munity Planned Parenthood, University and Columbia, was a full profes- NAMES Project chapters and 36 affiliates The Farewell Symphony in Dallas, Hous- Mobile Massage, Cathedral of Hope Met- sor of English at Brown University and sponsor and display the AIDS Memorial ton and Austin. ropolitan Community Church, the Founda- served as executive director of the New Quilt, composed of panels paying tribute to The Farewell Symphony takes the tion for Human Understanding and the York Institute for the Humanities. In 1983 YWCA Women's Resource Center. people lost to the disease. A number of reader from the early, fragile optimism of he received a Guggenheim Fellowship and Those who wish to receive diabetes and special events being held this year mark the Stonewall riots through the heady blos- the Award for Literature from the National cholesterol screenings should fast 12 the tenth year of the Quilt. soming of gay life in the 1970s and early Academy of Arts and Letters. In 1993 he hours prior to screening. Appointments are For more information, call the Dallas 1980s and then into the disaster of AIDS. was made a Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts necessary for the mammograms and Pap Metroplex chapter of the NAMES Project "Never had a group been placed on such a et Lettres. For his last book, Genet: A at (214)520-7397, or visit the NAMES Proj- rapid cycle - oppressed in the 1950s, tests, which are free for women who meet Biography (1994), he was awarded the financial guidelines. For women with ability ect Web site at www.aidsquilt.org. ~ freed in the 1960s, exalted in the. 1970s National Book Critics Circle Award and the

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HOUSTON TEA - Here he is, Miss Camp America! Yes,Ted Roundtree [rightJ is the new reigning queen. It'll be so nice to see Jessica Flame back in action. From sideshow freaks to concession stand treats, MCAF's is 100% beefcake and a capacity crowd "Under The Big was on hand last Sunday to get a taste of Top" circus his international appeal. New on Sundays, extravaganza was along with all of the club's incredible well, more fun than a longneck, draft, frozen rita and "anything barrel of monkeys. I b _ \ 11 in the house" drink specials, Heaven now Or maybe just Faye Raye in a monkey suit? offers free admission all night long. That's During the ceremonies, checks totaling right, no cover all night every Sunday. $80,000 were distributed to the Bering Does it get any better than this? Find out Dental Clinic, The Assistance Fund, PWA for yourself at Heaven.... Coalition, the Frost Eye Clinic and the Colt JR'sis certainly a great place to start 45's AIDS Trouble Fund. Special thanks go your weekend. The club's post-office party out to the more than 1400 people who includes All-American happy hour with top attended the show and to sponsors Shell shelf liquor specials, complimentary hors Oil and Skyy Spirits for making this year's d'oeuvres beginning event a phenomenal success. For a look at at 6 p.m. and seven the showstopping highlights, turn to page gorgeous hard- 59.... bodied male dancers 4th October This Sunday at 11:30 p.m., Shawna like popular Muscles Saturday Roberts returns as the emcee of Inergy's in Action favorite Super Show. Her special guests will be and former TWT 5:00 - 9:00 pm Nicole Stevens, Misty Duvall and Stacey coverman Lex Harral Taylor. Mondays and Wednesdays at Inergy [right]. On top of all 2405 Mason are wild and crazy with Jenny Kraiggg and that, the fi rst fou r her no-holds-barred entertainment hijinks. Fridays in October Houston Raffle Grand Prize Every Friday and Saturday, deejays Alex T. feature concert ticket corner of Hyde park'~ :~' mean, you '4- Roundtrip Airfare and Kenny Jam pump out the best in hot giveaways to see Patti LaBelle at The Arena grooves and spicy Latin beats for your Theatre. Some of the happiest hours in and Mason, same N' need my crow~n for two anywhere in locatlon as Follyball I dancing pleasure.... town can be found at JR's.... r(i} for the G. umbo~ .•...•.•t' Continental USA. Next Saturday, Oct. 4, the Krewe of Fest . Travelaccomodations Olympus presents their 1997 Fais Do Do $10.00 requested •. ~i!;r~ , courtesy of UniGlobe Cajun festival from 5-9 p.m. at 2405 donation .J - First Choice Travel Mason (the same location as annual Follyball Fest).There'll be food, music and Good Ole' Cajun Proceeds Benefit: a grand prize drawing for roundtrip airfare Food and Music, Steven's House, for two anywhere in the continental U.S.... Next Tuesday, Sept. 30, Pride Night at & Pet Patrol, Q Fun Games, The Voodoo Lounge will host a special Cash Bar Patrol, and PWA send-off show for Miss Gay Texas USofA Holiday Fund Video Classifieds at Heaven are the At-Large Chevelle Brooks, Miss Southwest OJ1I)@<:> perfect way to let someone know how you USofA At-Large Vanessa Casti and Miss really feel. And club manager Jerry Gulf Coast USofA At-Large Donet McKim Resseque [above, IJ was not shy about on their way to Miss Gay UsofA At-Large expressing his feelings for cover model in Hickory, North Carolina. On Oct. 28, f&t~ ~~ ~~~" C&)~, fClt~it~&i Mark Wolff lrl. This super sexy muscleman the club presents a showing of elegant The Krewe of Olympus-Texas, lnc., is a 601{c){3) non-profit corporation. lWT SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2 1997 signing appearance. If you enjoyed meeting Kampiest Pageant Ever going on at 10 p.m. formal ensembles from Fashions by Anil. promises to bring you the hottest action in them in person, we're sure that you'll love with prizes for Kamp King and Queen and And while you're there, be sure to try one town. To cement this guarantee, the their flicks that are available in the store's tons of trophies, too .... of their specialty drinks like Witches Brew, Megaplexxx welcomed adult video stars movie rental section .... Fort Worth's legendary 651 CIub wi II Love Potion or jungle juice .... jake Andrews and Tyson Cane [below, l-r] host the Miss Budweiser Pageantthis ,••r_ .Ul Next Thursday, Oct. 2,Rich's presents a Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 9 p.m. The top three special appearance by singer, finalists will walk away with all the prizes founder and drag diva Lady Bunny. This and cash. Make your plans to be on hand one-of-a-kind entertainer will perform a to see who'll win the Queen of Beers selection of hit singles including "Shame, crown. This event is sponsored by We Are Shame, Shame" and her new disco smash, Doing Something For Charity and "Pussy Cat." Drag afficionados are sure to Budweiser. Get out and have some fun and remember this super show standard. Every support a good cause this Wednesday. weekend, Rich's deejays Chris Sill and j.D. --" Arnold help you dance your cares away Over at the Midtowne Spa, we focused with high energy tunes all night long .... in on Flex, David Richardson, j.T. Stone, Alternatives of Adult Video Megaplexxx for an extra special exxxclusive autograph Ova Ewe, jeffrey and Gimme Pilsen-Licher [above, l-r]. They were just some of the fantastic performers who were on hand to help celebrate the faci Iity's twenty-first anniversary. Tonight, grab your chaps and spurs and head over to the Midtowne for "Round-Up!," a benefit for the Texas Gay SAN ANTONIO TEA - Encore Video Rodeo Association hosted by j.T. Stone and offers a huge selection of videos and Barbara Velour. Beginning at 9 p.m., staffers joseph and Rose [above, l-rJ will there'll also be drawings for prizes from help you find the titles you want among Basic Brothers and We Deliver Videos .... the thousands available. Current membership holders should stop by and take advantage of Encore's rent-three-get- one-free special and check out the growing cult movie section .... Our CRUISE CAMERA caught Saint patrons Mike, Brandon and Stephen [below, l-r]

Because everyone we know loves a beautiful body, Gentry continues to serve up delightful Boy Toy dancers like'Michael enjoying a Saturday night out at SA's hottest dance club. join the Saint staff each and jorge [above, l-rl seven nights a week. If they're not enough to make your heart Wednesday for a midweek dance party race and your temperature rise, check out featuring super studly go-go boys, rock- the club's sizzling male strip contests every bottom drink specials plus Shady Lady and Denise Mykels. This Sunday, Chevelle Wednesday and Sunday. TEXAS TElETYPE - Central Texas Gay Brooks and Cruella Divine join the Super Pride Week celebrations begin this week, Show cast, while on Monday, be sure not and you'll definitely want to check out the to miss Jenny McCall's drag races with schedule of events advertisement in this Talissa Michaels, Layla LaRue and Tersa issue and see David's ad for all the pride Matthews plus special guests each week .... The 2015 Place hosted its monthly activities they've got for you to enjoy. Tonight, Sept. 26, at David's they've got the Imperial Court Show last weekend. Among

PAGE 69 TWT SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2 1997 TWT SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2 1997 1031 NE Loop 410 • San Antonio the divas in the show, we found Jackie evening. The Eagle Mountain Saloon has Cncore ~--11 __ n (210) 821-5345 O'Dare, Shirley Harwood, Gene Brake, announced their fall lineup of drink prices W IKillm?) UIll:@, Gregg Eastand Alix Courtnie [below, l-r]. and it's certainly worthwhile checking The Lovett Inn 7,il them out. Look for the club's ad in this ~ issue for all of the details. A benefit show was held last Sunday to help out Krissie's Kids and close to $400 was raised. The owners and staff want to thank everyone in the community who gave of their time and money and made this possible with their generous support. The calendar of events Stop by the 2015 for great drink prices and parties for the next four to six weeks every night and great frozen margaritas has something to please everyone. Check Visit our booth at Empower '97 • Oct. n every day.... with your favorite management staffer for j all the details. Stop by and say hello to their new door person, Allen, who'll be Jacuzzi Suites • Continental Breakfast Pool. Hot Tub' Color TV • Phones there to greet you every Friday, Saturday Walking Distance to Bars & &c.lI.nt Restaurents and Sunday. Don't forget the football Central Location & Close to the Galleria & Medical Center games every Sunday and Monday. They've 45-minute Driv. to Galv.ston & Space Center Houston got it all going on right there at EMS. Get I on over and get in on the action tonight! ... CALL TOLL FREE The Annex continues to pack the house 800/779-5224 I inside and out on the patio, too. With 501 Lovett Blvd. Houston, TX 77QP6 friendly staffers like Ab, Ken, Phillip and 713/522-5224 (In Houston)' 713/528-6708 FAX RA" 1216 Euclid @ Locust Annex staffers Phil and Ab [above, I-r] the Dart League serving up your favorite I ZEB••••. % (210) 472-2800 www.zebraz.com took a breather and posed for us last Friday cocktails, how can you miss out on the GHGLCC fun? They've got some scrumptious I munchies every Sunday starting at 6 p.m. to help you keep up your strength while il you catch the football game. They do it on Mondays, too, and give you their infamous ~~ Monday drink special, plus they feature a 00 dart tournament on top of everything else. ...., "-AI ----~ c;", I: The staff welcomes new door person Steve ... -.-,...... - a good man to get to know. He'll be II there to greet you and show you all the free lighted parking that's available. There's I :ale'-I...> always something for everyone at the I Annex, especially if you're looking for a .e:;;. good time. I AUSTINteaCIOUS - Rainbow Cattle Co. is all the rage these days. Cute 77Cc5 I cowboys and great country music add up to a fun night. Monday night football is off THE BACK DOOR BUYIN I to a rousing success.The club's barstool I queerterbacks ... oops ... quarterbacks are I.IAU,u lllt/allu III 'IIA' fttlUy llli,alluJ. ,I already running the whole NFL. If you $5.00 Buy In - $1.00 Dom & Well don't know how to dance, come out for II dance lessons on Tuesdays.They can show Welcoming the Leather you how to twirl the night away. And don't forget the yummy buffets Margie puts on & Levi Communi~ I weekly .... The Forum is always a festive place to HIGH ENERGYMUS~ I party. The weekly costume theme by the bartenders is always a shirtless wonder. We AU NIGHT wmj Don Engle I hear a rumor that soon they'll be having 213 West 4th Austin, Tx. • 512-480·8686 PAGE 71 PAGE 70 TWT SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2 1997 TWT SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2 1997 harness night ... hmmm. These three studs selection of goodies. Ask one of the go-go keep you satisfied. Last week, the United now be the "drink-slingin' woman"; we'll [below] are ready to put theirs on. Say boys to stir your cocktail; he just might!. .. Court of Austin held another benefit for the see If that meets with the approval of her 'Bout Time is now open at 7 a.m. every Pediatric AIDS League, raising another happy hour crowd! We're also looking Monday through Saturday. You'll definitely $800 for the children. EmpressAlix forward to Sunday M3 (men, music and want to be there tonight, Friday, Sept. 26, Courtney tells us it's an honor to help such madness) leather nights with deejay Don to wish doorman extraordinaire Marshall a a worthy cause. We feel the same way, and Engle... a new twist for a crossroads bar.... happy birthday. Corey, Pam and the gang on behalf of the children, thank you!. .. Sisters Edge was the host last Thursday will be on hand to help make it a most Once again, Charlie's has outdone for Excell magazine, their cameras and memorable one indeed. Make your way themselves. Not only were there 13 music critic Michael Cochran. They were north to the hottest little spot in town. incredible studs in the Calendar Boy search there to hear the talents of Handful, a You'll be glad you did. 'Bout Time is still on Monday, but the three men selected dynamic band that filled the bar with great proving they can playas hard as the rest, were beyond compare. Look for them in rock and R&B tunes. All this over the new hello to an old friend, Kendall, at happy and they never stop. From 7 a.m.-2 a.m. the upcoming 1998 Charlie's Calendar. sound system by new deejay Jake the hour. After all these decades, he can truly there's a crowd. A morning eye-opener, an [arne Perry [right, Snake - once again bringing live music to serve up a cocktail. Also on Friday, Bob afternoon quickie, a happy-hour beverage r] got the honor a gay bar in Austin. We thank the Austin puts out. ..a buffet, that is - a scrumptious or a late-night cocktail. ..Corey's staff will of crowning the American Statesman for supporting this fabulous Nacha alternative venue. Next Thursday, come Type [c] as Miss hear The Jubilettes.... Charlie's The Blue Flamingo continues to excite Emeritus, which us. Studly dancer Ricco I came as quite a [left] moves and surprise not only grooves for you along I to Nacha but with a host of other also to Michelle entertainment. The I Marco [I], as Sunday Variety Show they used one of continues to bring in her crowns. Way to be a team player, girl! the crowds; from drag I The Friday liquor bust is now also Student to live singers, they can keep you happy. Night - bring your college ID and get in Come down and say hi to cuties Steve and I for just $2. Jerryburgers are now being Phillip behind the bar - yum!. .. served on Sunday afternoons from 4-8. The guys at Chain Drive are shaking I Come on out and sample some beef. This things up. They've acquired the well- Sunday, Sept. 28, Lauren Taylor welcomes lighted parking lot next to I-HOP for those Monique Johnson and Kelly Kline to the late nights when you want to pop by and show. Then on Oct. 5, former Miss Gay see who's up. Manager Michael R. is America Lauren Colby will be guest working on the permits, but rumor has it I emcee. The Oct. 12 special guest is Celeste that no permits are needed for parking Martinez from Dallas. Whitney Paigewill there now. The Full Moon contest still I be guest emcee on Oct. 19.... makes men howl; last week's winner was Lil' Debi [left] is hunky Chris, and we were also treated to a I just one of the special showing of Bruce W.'s moon. l friendly faces you'll Who'll drop their drawers and challenge II find over at The these guys on Oct. 16? We all hope to be / J Edge. He spins the "man in the moon"!. .. I "r.~. . _/~~'# some mean tunes I) and keeps the party it".' rolling all night fOUNTAINS ./ )ryEQO~ long. The fabulous Rob continues to LIVE GAY QffTS "i 110~E! keep the world CRUISING A~T I \ • singing with Cruise through 100 I telephone lines for a 7701 Broadway Wednesday Karaoke Night. Last week he live one-an-one chat. San Antonio, Texas tried to get a choir started, but we were all DALLAS TEA - A crowd estimated by police at more than 15,000 was on hand I 1-26B- (210) 930-ALTA too busy smokin' and drinkin' to watch the 404-6433 conductor. We were told that Paula hates last Sunday for the 1997 Alan RossTexas Open Monday-Saturday 10-6, Thursdays 'tU 8 I ·.TT·~nmm~l••• ]lln:u:t.••~rIJ to be known as the barmaid, so she can Freedom Parade [above], making this year's

PAGE 73 PAGE 72 lWT SEPTEMBER26 - OCTOBER 2 1997 lWT SEPTEMBER26 - OCTOBER 2 1997 food, fun, beer and music along with event the largest in its 14-year history. At Turtle Creek Chorale AIDS Fund in a rare Cheer Dallas and athletes from around the Central TtI!as Gay & the Celebration in Lee Park following the personal appearance. Moby will be show- country. They've scheduled their annual parade, a huge crowd was on hand for ing some of the best video clips from past Halloween Street Party on Saturday, Oct. political speeches by state Rep. Terri TCC concert appearances and the guys Lesbian rride '97 25. All of this coming up in October at the Hodge, Dallas City Councilpersons Valetta will also be performing a couple of tunes. "Equality Through Visibility" Lill and John Loza, Grand Marshals Joe All donations during their appearance will Crossroads.... Village Station Tentative CalJndar of Events Elliott and Robert Moore, special go to the TCC AIDS Fund. Make it a Moby presentations to Don Ritz of the Dallas night tonight.... bartender Jay Dorssett [right] is Voice and archivist Phil Johnson, Bamboleo's welcomes Raven entertainment by Whitney Paige, Maya Productions next Friday, Oct. 3, for the just one of the 7:30 PM, Com(nimity Talent Show Douglas and Cheer Dallas and for the Miss Texas State At-Large Pageantstarring reasons the mega-dance club CTMCCFTH~.1601 Clay, Waco presentation of trophies for the seven most Cinnamon Sweet and Skyy Lamasters. For keeps customers 10:00 PM, Co unity Candlelight outstanding entries. For lots of photos by more information, call Alberto James at coming back Memori 1 Service TWT photographer Jerry Stevens, turn to (254)752-3121. Thursdays are always a again and again. Waco Freed1 omFountain pages 64 and 65.... great night to get to the club with no cover j Stop in this I I Tonight, Friday, Sept. 26, Norma Kristie, and 2-for-l drinks from 9 p.m.-midnight. ctober 3 Inc. presents the 25th annual Miss Gay Sunday show nights are packed with party weekend and help wish bar- Texas Pageant at the prestigious Arts people and their LasVegas Style Show stars back Jay Blaylock a happy birthday. Jay will District Theatre, 2401 Flora. This star-stud- Vanessa, Lucia, Candy and guests. Check it be turning another year older on the 29th. ded evening is a not-to-be-missed event, out this weekend .... Best wishes from HOTTEA. Who needs a with former titleholders scheduled to Round Up's giant Texasflag in the reason to celebrate? The Rose Room show appear including Celeste Martinez, Lady parade last Sunday collected over $4,000 cast have got a party going on every Shawn, Riki Rousseaux, Nakoma Shaye for the AIDS Resource Center Food Pantry. Wednesday through Sunday night, when and Sweet Savageand also starring Miss In the past ten years they've donated over you can catch the top talent in the nation Gay Texas 1997 Laken Edwards and Miss $50,000 from change tossed into the flag. in their exclusive Dallas engagements. Gay America 1997 Lauren Taylor. Get there When they say they're the home of good Make the Station your destination early! The doors open at 6 p.m. and the times and the home of good people, they tonight.. .. :Sth\M=NoonJfte.tiaith."Ser¥ice, pageant begins promptly at 8 p.m. aren't just bragging, it's a fact. Tom, Gary CTMCfFTH Admission is only $10 at the door and and the staff always show you the best of there'll be a cash bar. The winner will go times. Stop in and 1:00 PM p~ade/MarCh on to compete in the Miss Gay America check with bar- Starting at City H.ll and Ending at Pageant in Charlotte, North Carolina from tender Keith Hunt Bledsoe- iller Park Nov. 19-23. The preliminary nights are [left] about the Following Parad Until 7:00 PM Wednesday through Friday and the MGA club's upcoming In-Review show is on Saturday, Nov. 22, at events in October. Festival at Bled~oe.-Miller Park the Scorpio. The finals will be held on LastWednesday 8:00-1000PM Sunday, Nov. 23, at Ovens Auditorium. The night's CMA broad- JR'sBar and Grill is bigger and better Country Dance avid's, Waco host hotel for the event will be the Holiday cast had everyone than ever before. Customers Bill, Laurie, Inn, 3801 E. Independence in Charlotte. glued to the big 1O:OO-11:~OPM Rich, Stephanie and Kirk [above, l-r] were Room rates are $55 per night plus tax, if screen for all of the Pride how snapped by the CRUISE CAMERA having a you mention MGA. For reservations, call glitz and glamour. great time. Stop in anytime from 11 a.m. Sponsored B . The Court (704) 537-1010 .... For a little more til12 a.m. Monday through Saturday and David's Waco Moby Dick bar- localized glamour, check out the club on starting at noon on Sundays.Valerie Lohr tender Marcus Sunday, Oct. 5, when Patti Le Plae Safe Pride Dance Party, l1ntil David's Closes keeps the fun coming at you with her Watkins [right] can presents the Miss Gay South Pageant,a Followi4 Show Talent Search night every Tuesday.Tuesday help you keep cool preliminary to the Miss Gay America Sunda October 5 Pageant in Charlotte, North Carolina in drink specials are the same low prices all when the excite- day and all night. Give JR'sa try tonight.... 1O:45AM-' 2:15PM ment at the club November. The Texas Gay Rodeo Association presents their annual rodeo in The Club never closes. They're open Church Service Ho oring Community gets to be too much seven days a week and 24 hours every day. too handle. Wayne Houston coming up in November also.... Organi ations Caven Enterprises will be producing They've got a lot to offer all of their regular Smith hosts a spe- members and the State Fair visitors from CTMCCFTH, Clay, Waco cial Showtunes trib- their annual Texas/OU Street Party at the If.1 across the country who'll be in town for Noon-3PM, Family icnic Lawns LTD ute to the Turtle 3900 block of Cedar Springs Rd. on Friday, Oct. 10. Thousands of visitors will con- the next month. Get into The Club and find and Women's Gathefing Winding Dow Creek Chorale this out what they've got going on for you to Tuesday,Sept. 30. The employees of Moby verge on the Crossroads to welcome the N. Blue Cut Ro.ild, McGregor, T~ enjoy.... 415 Dick will welcome the gentlemen from the Longhorns and the Sooners with lots of

PAGE 75 TWT SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2 1997 TWT SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2 1997 Midtowne Spa stars Jake Andrews, Tyson Cane and Travis manager Mike Wade riding high above the crowds. After Castagne [right] the parade, they all converged on the store and the staff cele- for photos and autographs. Manager Mark brated thei r 21st Lock really knows how to give his cus- anniversary last tomers what they want. Stop in and see weekend. If you super sales clerk Linda Little about what they've got for you missed all the great \ events, don't panic; to enjoy today.... they've got a lot to The leather shop 11111 THIRSty THURSDAYS offer you th is at The Brick has a month, too. The wide variety of items ® JF>JE01I U:u.:dI. JbYl [J [J [J)JiS8illC@-JEIV:II" State Fair ofTexas starts today and that for the manly man in means lots of out-of-town visitors will be your life. Let Tip stopping by and checking out the facilities. Branson [right] show ANYTU •NG- IN' ,,'U ~: :n:OUSE !!! You should, too .... you what he's got for Kolors hosted the you tonight. They 2: F'OH." preliminary nights open at 9 p.m. every of competition for Friday, Saturday and the 25th annual Sunday. The shop Miss Gay Texas has a little some- FRIDAY,ocr. 3rd Pageantthis week. thing for every- I \'/ Raven Productions Monday nights, body.... ' ,- catch Kourtney Crews Inn owner Gary Monier has been srYLE fo~nProudly Presents ~~n Wells [left] as she under the weather lately. HOTTEA wishes The Official emcees their him a speedy recov- Monday night ery. The customers SHOW Miss Texas State shows. They've got are always ready to N~;.C_';~_male dancers during party seven nights a EVERY SUNDAY At-Large Pageant happy hour daily. Stop in this weekend and week. Our CRUISE check it out. Good luck to all the contes- CAMERA caught cute CATEGORIES tants at Miss Gay Texas.... customer Robby Burns [left] out at EVENING WEAR' TALENT Leather By Boots had everything ready for the throngs of folks in town for the Miss the club recently. REGISTRATION·9PM Texas Pageantthis week. All the out-of- Stop in and see • jut"""'iH,! towners have been stocking up on the what you can find NO COVER to tickle your fancy -'-'-'-'-'-'- great items available from Brock and the crew. You can always find something sen- tonight. Fridays are SPECIALS sational at Leather By Boots. Check it almost as decadent out.. .. as their traditional ALL NIGHT! The Dallas Eagle welcomes the Dallas I ( I Tuesday nights...... Bears this Sunday, Sept. 28, as they spon- Spankee's Saturday afternoon Big Band T- Dances from 4-8 p.m. are all the rage with S11lRRJhq sor the Bear Hunt contest at 8 p.m. Hunt down your favorite bear or be prepared to the really-retro dance hits from the 1940s, VANESSA DUVAL get hunted down. It really gives the guys '50s and 60's. They really get "In The CinnamonSweet on the prowl a great way to find just the Mood" and with all of the visitors in town LUCIA Miss Texas At Large '94 right guys in their sights. The Dallas Eagle for the State Fair, you can bet they'll keep & is always right on target with bringing the the boogie woogie going all month long. for Pageant Info Miss Texas ~!~!'~'97 men of Dallas what they want. Make your CANDY contact way over to the club on Saturday nights for S'lW' Le~11f£!RS the hottest after hours till 4 a.m. Monday &GUESfS Alberto James at night features football for your viewing (254) 752-3121 pleasure. 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