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PAGE 14 TWT FEBRUARY 13 - FEBRUARY 19 1998 show that gets your adrenaline rushing in (Kirk McDonald) and current lover of '@[f@®®m J1)@flWE!h'll the realization that more great songs are to JoAnne (Kenna Ramsey). She brings follow. much-needed levity and laughter to a Rosie Perez look-alike Julia Santana storyline that often becomes overwrought ,f!JilfE!ll(b1[IffJ@ W[[f1JJ!ooo portrays Mimi Marquez, a feisty drug in its own glum take on reality. Her song addict who manages to transcend several "Over the Moon" is the kind of completely ~ III stereotypes and become one of the few hilarious and energetic number that such a characters you really care about. "Light My vibrant actress deserves. It successfully I Candle," her duet with Roger (Christian mocks the absurdity of some performance Mena), is a hauntingly beautiful number art without becoming a parody of itself in that rivals "Seasons of Love" as one of the the process. noteworthy songs in Rent. It lacks the In fact, my other favorite song doesn't catchy melody of "Seasons," but perhaps include Maureen, but most definitely re- that's to its advantage. volves around her. Performed by Mark and My favorite performance of the night, JoAnne, "Tango: Maureen" makes clever however, belonged to Leigh Hetherington use of the awkwardness of meeting the as Maureen, the ex-lover of narrator Mark new flame of a former love, further compli-

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Shiite lerror· premiere ballet choreographer but also one of Banderasl bent on having ists and drugged gazpacho! the best in the world today."Rounding out the through the auction of a throne specially a stable family life, Antonio Banderas co-stars. designed by nationally-known decorator Kelly (Spain.1990) ~ (Spain. 1966) evening will Houston Ballet Associate Chore- ographer Christopher Bruce's smash hit G. Amen and John Smith, who has worked in Rooster, set to eight classic tracks by The collaboration with Ben Stevenson for the Rolling Stones. Bruce, the director of Britain's Houston Ballet. The contemporary throne is oldest professional dance troupe, the Ram- the actual prop and an integral part of the pro- bert Dance Company, has been affiliated with duction. Both performances are at 7 p.m. Houston Ballet since 1989. Performances are Tickets ($15) are available through Ticket- at the Brown Theater in the Wortham Theater master at (800)766-6048, OrchestraX at Center at 7:30 p.m. Feb.26 and 28 and March (713)225-0RCX and Cafe Artiste at (713) 6 and 7, and at 2 p.m. March 1 and 8. Tickets 528-3704. ($10-$84) are available at Houston Ticket Lone Star Performing Arts Association, in Center (in Jones Hall and Wortham Center) partnership with Galveston College, presents Pedro Almodovar. Out- Sam Shepard's Fool for Love Feb.26-March rageously stylish black and at all Ticketmaster outlets, or by calling (713)227-ARTS or (800)828-ARTS. 1 and March 5-8 at the Strand Theatre, 2317 ~o~~l(~~Y~"~~~:~es). OrchestraX presents Puccini's tragic love Ship's Mechanic Row in Galveston. Edgy ex- ~rc~~M~~~i~a~~hl~~ story La Boheme this Saturday and Sunday, citement and raw theatricality abound in this murdered lover who brings down the walls between Feb.14 and 15, at 7 p.m. at Cafe Artiste, 1602 searing tale of love, hate and the mythology Ihem. (Spain. 1991) W. Main, which will be transformed into Cafe of the American Southwest. Thursday-Satur- Momus for the shows. Members of the Uni- day shows are at 8 p.m., with Sunday mati- versity of Houston's Moores School of Music nees at 2 p.m. For tickets and more info, call and Rice University's Shepherd School of (409)737-3440 or, outside the Galveston Music are featured in these performances, area, (800)54-SHOWS.

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PAGE 54 TWT FEBRUARY 13 • FEBRUARY 19 1998 TWT FEBRUARY 13 - FEBRUARY 19 1998 PAGE 55 RIPCORD POOL HOUSTON - The Ripcord nightclub is sponsoring pool tournaments on Thursday nights. Games will be played using the rules of the Independent Billiard League of Hous- ton. Tournaments are open to the general public until the Spring IBL season begins. Registration begins at 8 p.m, with play beginning shortly thereafter. The entry fee is $5. IBL is a Thursday night fun league open to all. The Inner Loop Alternatives report that Sticky Wickets remains in first, followed by 'GO TEXAN' SKATE Pin-A-Traitors in second and Inner Loop This in third. For the women, Terry Shannon HOUSTON - The theme for Lambda bowled high scratch game of 196 and series Rollerskating Club's Feb. 18 skate night is of 560. Ida Lemos had high handicapped "Go Texan." Popular country and western game and Dana Howard handicapped series. music will be mixed in with the regular music. For the men, Brian Elley took high scratch Lambda skates on Wednesdays at the Zenith game of 279 and series of 651. Bowling is at Roller Rink, 8075 Cook Rd., from 8-10 p.m. Palace Lanes at 7 p.m. on Sundays. Call Admission is $5 plus $1.50 for skate rental. (713)522-9612 for more info. Participants may bring their own, and in-lines The Wednesday Night Mixers report that are welcome. Gutter Bumpers is in first place, followed by Along with door prizes, Lambda will give Uranus or Mine moving into second and 5 away tickets to the Houston Livestock Show Quick Picks in third. For the men, Tom O'Dell & Rodeo. People of all ages and skating abil- had high scratch game of 249 and series of ities are welcome. For more info, call (281) 656. Roy Rainwater bowled high handi- 933-5818. capped game and Michael Crabtree series. For the women, Terry Shannon bowled high HOUSTON BENEFIT scratch game of 225, series of 626 and hand- icapped game and series. Bowling is at SOFTBALL TOURNEY Palace Lanes at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays HOUSTON - The third annual Genye and Thursdays. For more info, call (713) Allen Memorial Softball Tournament is sched- 522-9612. uled for Saturday, March 7, at Memorial In the Monday Night Women's League, Fields 4 and 5. A one-day women's and cooed Bitches in Beautiful Shirts is in first in the lat- tournament, it raised more than $2,100 ben- est rankings, followed by Three Beauties and ..DexJ: dOOC _ efiting the PWA Coalition, which will also the Beast in second, Four GIWs in third and receive funds from this year's tournament. Lesborados in fourth. Bowling is at 6:30 p.m. Genye Allen was a longtime member of at Dynamic Lanes, 6121 Tarneff. For more c.an be fOUnd_ Metropolitan Community Church of the Res- urrection. She died in 1995, and the tourna- info, call Pat at (281)437-6218. eVen_ cl.osen. ment is organized by Mary Beth Carnathan and other friends in Allen's memory. Entry fee OAK LAWN SOCCER is $100 per team. For more info, or to DALLAS - After an experimental winter We have hundreds of guys daily. become a sponsor, contribute or participate, indoor season, the three teams of the Oak And now, so can you. Talk live and call (713)864-0871. Lawn Soccer Club are preparing for a great confidentially one-on-one, browse spring. Joining the club's already established men's and cooedteams is their first women's or exchange messages. HOUSTON BOWLING HOUSTON - The Montrose Monday team. Kickoff date is this Sunday, Feb. 15. Free to Call. 60-Minute Free Trial. Night Men's League reports [2/6/98] that Wednesday night practices have outgrown the gyms at North Dallas High School, so the Spacely Sprockets is in first place, with Love club has reserved the lighted field at Griggs Is Hard on the Knees in second and Belle of the Ball in third. Ron Grose bowled high Park, located on the west side of 75 North Central Expressway between Hall St. and scratch game of 236 and Jody Dunivant Woodall Rogers Freeway. Practices are from series of 626. Daryl Williams had high handi- (214) 200-9136 capped game and Dave Felton handicapped 6-8:30 p.m. For more info, call the OLSC hotline at series. For more info, call (713)522-9612. (214)941-3566, or go to the group's Web site BOWling is at Palace Lanes, 4191 Bellaire Questions?Call 1-888-227-3796.Outside local area code, toll charges may apply.Callers are not at http://web2.airmail.neUastrojeUolsc.htm. prescreenedand Gay Live Dallas assumes no liabilityfor who you may meet. 18 or older, please. Blvd., at 9 p.m. Mondays. A portion of our proceedsgoes towards local AIDS awareness& education. "'" PAGE 59 PAGE 58 TWT FEBRUARY 13 - FEBRUARY 19 199B TWT FEBRUARY 13 - FEBRUARY 19 1998 AUSTIN GAY CAUCUS Ooteghem pledged to take the organiza- federal funds to local AIDS organizations. tion back to the top ranks of Log Cabin He also holds a board of directors position ISSUES CANDIDATE chapters around the country. with the Houston Area Teen Coalition of Log Cabin works to change the attitudes Homosexuals [HAT.C.H.], and is chair of ENDORSEMENTS FOR and perceptions about gays and lesbians the newly formed H.A.T.C.H Scholarship MARCH PRIMARIES in the Republican Party. Committee. Van Ooteghem is spearhead- 10 Van Ooteghem served as the organiza- ing the group's efforts to raise more than a Mattox Wins ALGPC's Support tion's president from 1995 to 1997. During million dollars for that scholarship endow- In Run for Attorney General, his first term, LCR-H grew rapidly and be- ment fund. came the second-largest local chapter in In addition to Van Ooteghem, Log Cabin Baird for Texas Court the nation. elected Marion E. Coleman to the position of Criminal Appeals. Van Ooteghem has been an outspoken of Vice President. Coleman has been on A dual endorsement was issued in the advocate for gay and lesbian rights since the forefront of gay and lesbian issues for AUSTIN - In the runup to the March 10 race for Judge of Travis County Commis- the mid-70s. He was instrumental in or- more than three decades. She has served party primaries, the Austin Lesbian/Gay sioner's Court, with both Sam Biscoe and ganizing the famous march downtown in on the board of nearly every gay group in Valarie Bristol winning the group's support. Political Caucus last week voted on en- protest against Anita Bryant's anti-gay Houston, and in most cases was a found- A vote of 60 percent of those members dorsements for the March 10 Democratic activities. ing member. Like Van Ooteghem, Cole- casting ballots in a particular race was primary elections. No Republicans were "Fortunately, the gay community is man has been a strong supporter of gay endorsed, though several appeared before required for an endorsement of a candi- about to rise back out of that post-defeat and lesbian issues. In addition to her activ- date. In races in which the 60 percent fig- the Caucus's candidate forum and en- syndrome we have been in for a dozen ities with Log Cabin Republicans-Houston, ure was not attained, no endorsement was dorsement meeting, held Feb. 4. years, since the 1985 referendum defeat," she sits on the boards of Body Positive issued. Winning ALGPC's support were Jim Van Ooteghem said after his election. Houston, the Greater Houston Gay and Allan Baker, Co-Chair of ALGPC, an- Mattox for Texas Attorney General; Charles "Annise Parker's recent election to Hous- Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, Songfest Baird for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals; nounced that the group had set a goal ton City Council has given us the kick in and the Diana Foundation. through its "Precinct Project" of having a David Van Os for Texas Supreme Court; the pants that we all needed .... Other officers elected at the Jan. 25 resolution in support of ending discrimina- Glen Maxey for the state House of Repre- "I intend to lead this club back into sec- meeting were Ed Inderwish as Treasurer tion in employment on the basis of sexual sentatives, District 51; Suzanne Covington ond place within the Log Cabin Republican and Gibson Bush as Secretary. orientation introduced at every precinct for 201 st District Court; Lora Livingston for network by year's end." For more information, call Log Cabin at caucus in Travis County on the evening of 261 st District Court; Guy Herman for Van Ooteghem said Log Cabin Houston (713)529-9100. the March 10 party primaries. The resolu- Travis County Probate Court; Janet Stock- had developed a lot of experience and tion in question calls on the Texas Legis- ard for County Court at Law #5; Jade would be putting it to work in areas like the AGENCIES WIN GRANTS lature and the U.S. Congress "to be wise Meeker for County Court at Law #6; Amalia group's Precinct Initiative, which will work and vigilant to insure that this State and FROM HOLLYFIELD Hodriquez-Mendoza for District Clerk; to elect gay and gay-friendly precinct Nation remain competitive in the global Gisella Triana for Justice of the Peace, judges in the Harris County Republican IN HOUSTON economy and faithful to the inalienable Precinct 5; and Darwin McKee, Karen Son- Party primary this spring. leitner, Ann Graham and Margaret Gomez rights of its citizens by passage of the Local Foundation Supports 15 for Travis County Commissioner precincts Texas Employment Non-Discrimination Act Organizations That Workfor one, two, three and four, respectively. and the Federal Employment Non- Discrimination Act." Equal Rights for Gays, For more information, contact the Austin Assist Those with AIDS. Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus at (512) HOUSTON - Fifteen local and state- 474-0750. wide organizations have started 1998 off with a financial boost thanks to the Hous-' HOUSTON GAY ton-based Hollyfield Foundation, which handed out its annual grants at a reception REPUBLICAN GROUP last Friday. The 15 charities were chosen for their outstanding contributions to equal ELECTS NEW OFFICERS rights for gay and lesbian people and to Van Ooteghem Returns to the fight against AIDS. Recipients, who shared in a grand total Presidency of Log Cabin and of $48,000, included the AIDS Housing Coleman Is Elected Vice President. Coalition Houston, which will use its grant to support its TLC House Emergency Shel- HOUSTON - Longtime community ter program; An Uncommon Legacy Foun- activist Gary Van Ooteghem was elected dation, Inc., to support the 1998 silent president of Log Cabin Republicans- Van Ooteghem's current involvement in auction and fund-raising brunch; Assist- Houston at the group's Jan. 25 meeting, the gay and lesbian community includes a Hers, to support general operating expens- which also saw the election of a new Vice Charles Baird was endorsed by ALGPC for the Court of seat on the Ryan White Planning Council, es; the Center for AIDS, to support the Criminal Appeals. President, Treasurer and Secretary. Van which disburses more than $12 million in organization's 1998 Community Forum

PAGE 60 TWT FEBRUARY 13 - FEBRUARY 19 1998 TWT FEBRUARY 13 - FEBRUARY 19 1998 PAGE 61 Series; DiverseWorks Artspace, to support gram; the Montrose Clinic collaborative five gay and lesbian art programs; the HIV with the Montrose Counseling Center, to Wellness Center of Austin, to support the support the Lesbian Health Project; Out HOWARD L. GLASS agency's Personal Training Program; and Youth Austin, to assist with the Austin ATTORNEY AT LAW the Houston Area Teen Coalition of Community Gay & Lesbian Library; the Homosexuals, to assist with the Executive Southwest Alternate Media Project, to sup- "DEFT AND WILDLY Director's salary.r--..:....----.....,..., port the 1998 Houston Gay & Lesbian Film COLORFUL!" Festival; Steven's House, to assist with ·Janet Maslin. THENEW YORK TIMES renovation expenses; the Texas Human Free Rights Foundation, to support the THRF Initial "Not to be missed!" Hotline; and the Texas Lesbian Confer- •David Ansen. NEWSWEEK ence, Inc., in support of the 11th Annual Consultation Texas Lesbian Conference, to be held later "An invitation that's all this year. but impossible to resist! The Hollyfield Foundation was founded • Personal Injury in fulfillment of a wish by the late Houston • Auto Accidents & DWI Certain to be a big businessman and philanthropist Jay • Medical Malpractice crowd pleaser!' Hollyfield, with the mission of providing • Business & Contracts • Jar Carr. BOSTON GLOBE Sarah Gish [I], Houston City Manager for Landmark The· funding to those organizations that ad- • Wills & Probate atres, and Travis Mader [c], a member of the Artist Advisory Board of Diverse Works, accepted grant for the Houston Gay vance the causes of gay people and of • Consumer Disputes & Lesbian Film Festival from Mark Wood, a member of the those with HIV. Nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organi- ..--....J board of directors of Hollyfield Foundation. zations with projects that meet such goals Ma Vie En Rose.i~i Also receiving grants were the Houston may submit grant requests during the an- For All Your Legal Needs Black Tie Dinner, Inc., whose award will go nual funding cycle. For more information, (713) 910-5757 .•. Houston ~:"' m;,!;/8 ':ff~~".~. !: to support of local charitable organizations; contact Alan P. Cranfill, Executive Director, Milam House, a project of AIDS Housing by mail at P.O. Box 66722, Houston, TX Member, Houston Bar Association Inwood EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT 77266; by phone at (713)523-6900; or by Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas Houston, Inc., to support the Lewis Eating NOl Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (21.4) 352,-6040 STARTS FRIDAY FEB 13 Well HIV/AIDS Nutrition Education Pro- fax at (713)520-6300. ~ " " ••",. ,••1",11 ••III,,' ,,, ••• ",1 '~''''Ih'.u" ,'" •• •

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leading to a conclusion as inevitable as it is tragic. This sort of story is Almodovar's stock es, boys and girl's, it's me. Betcha in trade. As he unwinds the tale, Byzan- Y didn't expect to see me back at the tine in its intricacies and plot twists, the movies so soon, but here I am, and I'm game becomes not so much what will hap- happy to report that it's safe once again. pen next, but why it will happen. He has The occasion is the premiere of Pedro a way of involving the audience that is Almodovar's latest, Live Flesh, which mesmerizing. opens at the Landmark Greenway Theatre The look and sound of Almodovar's in Houston and elsewhere today (Feb. 13). films can render the images almost tactile. Spanish writer and director Almodovar, Drawing on the heritage of a country that creator of such critically acclaimed films as has given us Goya and Velazquez, he sat- Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! and Women on urates the screen with color, never garish, the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, has but deep and rich. The soundtrack is the ')$ _ i lie.; done it again in this sensual thriller. Victor has had a lot of history to over- come. Born of a prostitute in a Madrid bus on the way to the hospital on New Year's Eve in 1970, Victor's only lasting heritage is a lifetime bus pass bestowed upon him and his mother by the transit authority. Still, that's more than some people start out with, and Victor is determined to make the best of it, but a funny thing happens. Actually, several funny things, and they're ~ mostly not that funny. He hooks up with Elena, the messed-up, drugged-out daugh- ~ i!! ter of a retired Italian diplomat, and has his ~ first sexual experience with her in a night- ~ club. After a not too successful (at least from Elena's viewpoint) quickie, Victor ~ makes a date to see her later, expecting David [Javier Bardem, I] confronts the young Victor[Liberto TGRA presents the An~al cl;) more of the same. When he shows up at Rabal] about the crime he believes robbed him of his ability her apartment the following week, she to walk. Queen ej tile c:leset oal/ doesn't remember at first, then, when she same. In Spanish, with clearly legible sub- March 22, Doors Open at 6pm does, she reneges. Victor, quite naturally, ~~_ JI'''~ takes this personally, and forces the issue. titles, the actors speak with that dark, sexy ~. ~V.~ The events that follow involve David, Castilian lisp, so that even if you don't "'1I"I1P'~ Sancho and Sancho's wife, Clara. David understand Spanish, the meaning is there. and Sancho are cops, partners called to And how is it there! The background mu- the scene of the disturbance. I can't give sic, a kind of Catalan Country, underscores lX.eme ej @eeCl Jimes r lX.eme ej @eeCl CPee.&ler the action, strengthening the motivation. you any more details, but what happens next connects these five people in a seem- The cast is international and first-rate. ingly endless variety of fascinating ways, Javier Bardem (David) is the top Spanish

3912 Cedar Springs· Dallas (214)522-9611 • www.anet-dfw.com/-roundup PAGE 65 1WT FEBRUARY 13 - FEBRUARY 19 1998 male actor of his generation, having won virtually every award Spain has to offer, including the "Goya," the Spanish equiva- lent of the Oscar. Francesca Neri (Elena) has done the same in her native Italy. li- berto Rabal (Victor) is the third generation of his family to act, and played his first role C1L\b" when he was ten years old. Angela Molina \'ijoL\St~~'$oVl~l~~lL~H~o (Clara) has worked all over Europe, most pvese~ts evesv notably in France, Spain, Italy and Ger- ~~~~~$~~y many, while Jose Sancho (Sancho) has done extensive work in Spanish television. D.J.k"'lMik",~i ~VOlM Anyway, those are their credits, and they are impressive. Almodovar works with kl$$ '185' Fl-'\ only the best. Another hallmark of his is that he works with a number of extraordi- SPi\\\\i\\B HOlAse "'\\~ L",tl\\o narily beautiful men and women (Antonio D",\\ce l-'\lASlc Banderas comes to mind), and Live Flesh is no exception. Square inch for square L",~y $tA."'lMlAwm tA.ost '" inch, you'll see some of the most gorgeous skin on film, and plenty of it. Director of stA.ow~ov YOlA",lso photography Affonso Beato captures these creatures with a camera that cares- \F\?~~~y$ ses, lingers, almost touches, creating some of the most breathtaking love p",vty wittA. OlAvVesi~e\\t D.J.s scenes seen recently. And I'd like to emphasize the word "seen." And what DOlA'ble k "'\\~ ke\\\\y J"'lM shows, shows. There's no grainy soft- $2..00 OOlMesFic \..o"~,,ec\:.s focus, no sporadic cutting to mar the scenes. When Victor gives us the full $2..00 Wen, ~",V'~",V'lt"'s, monty, it's not shot through a dirty Coke bottle. Everything flows, folds and then 'IeqlAl\", ske+s, k"'lMis folds back. It's clear that the director and ~\1.\1. \1.g~G his Cinematographer consider the act of ~a~\E making love beautiful, and they make no 'ItA.is $lA\\~"'y $lApev $tA.ow apology for it. Perhaps it's part of the Spanish temperament, but whatever the wittA. BlAest st",vs ~VOlM reason, I'm all for it. So if you're already an Almodovar fan, ~"''' A"to"lo (and as you can probably tell, I am), this is a must-see. If you're not, this should make ,...: you one. And if you've never seen one of r;:. ,••.• his films, it's a taste worth acquiring. Check out the video store for more titles. You won't regret it. ~ v s X [To mark the opening of Live Flesh in ,....Iv ~1! s:> Gt Houston, Landmark Theatres presents a ~ 3 v s: ~ v s: ~ midnight film festival of some of Pedro ~~ -.s ~ -S{ ~~ ~ ~ \II \II ~ Almod6var's previous works over the next ,....I -. z. four weekends. For more information on the festival, which is being held at the l\\ev8Y is of,e\\ evevy \\iBtA.t Landmark River Oaks Theatre, see page ~)Dollywood," hosted by the family's newest addition, deejay Double K Imperial Court, on Sunday.... Krikor, is spinning progressive European Attention all divas: The Miss Rich's house on Mondays and original 80s trash USofA Pageant is this Sunday, Feb. 15, with disco on Thursdays. Get on over to Inergy special guests Whitney Paige,Yolanda, and spice up your night with some Latin Simply Divine and last year's winner Lana flavor. ...

PAGE 69 lWT FEBRUARY 13 - FEBRUARY 19 1998 anniversary with dancers, food, prizes and Looking for love? Look no further than Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday. It may lots of surprises planned for you to enjoy The Club Houston's Sweetheart Ball this be Friday the 13th, but it could be your as you join them for this fun-filled celebra- Saturday, Feb. 14. Beginning at 10 p.m., lucky day. EMS is giving away gift tion. Congratulations to Mike and the gang they'll fulfill your desires with a Valentine certificates for two dinners for two at from everyone at TWT. raffle, free gifts to the first 100 people, a midnight.... AUSTINteaCIOUS - L'amour, I'amour, catered buffet, beverages, hot men and lots Supreme diva oh how we adore I'amour! The best of hot, hot fun .... Victoria West example we could find for love were these Tomorrow evening at 11 p.m., Victoria [right, I] snared a two boys [right] at Nicole will crown her successor at the bear cub while the Forum. They've annual Valentine's Day Miss EJ'sSweetheart out hunti ng at the been together for Pageant.The club's weekly schedule Pegasusthis past 12 years - that's features male strip contests on Monday and week - and it's like 40 in hetero Friday, talent nights on Tuesday and not too late for years! Forum is Thursday and a super show on Saturday.... you to share a valentine at SA'scruisiest always a real good club. Join the Pegasusstaff daily at 2 p.m. for happy hour, and stick around for some place to search for your own "hunka-hunka burnin' love." ... of the hottest male dancers on earth while You might want to search for love over sipping on super-low-priced cocktails - it's always a party at Pegasus.... --= i at the Country Edge. Either Tomorrow from 2 p.m. until 2 a.m., the Steve or Issac 2015 will be celebrating their fifteenth [left, l-r] would anniversary. The festivities will include free do nicely. You At the grand opening ofToyz Disco, we food and lots of drink specials all night can meet a focused in on this group of friendly staffers long. Join the party and wish the friendly [above] at Houston's newest hotspot. The folks at the 2015 many more years as a man, dance, list of weekly events at Toyz includes San Antonio landmark .... play pool, have a cocktail then enjoy a little romance. The Jenny's Romper Room Talent Night on Stop by the Saint search for a valentine continues .... Wednesdays with Jenny Kraiggg, special and meet their newest The 1920's Club is most likely the most guests and cash prizes, a male strip contest door employee, Joe ambient place to take Mr. Right (Now) on on Thursdays, male and female dancers on [left], and enjoy an the big nights. A little jazz, soft lights and a Fridays and Saturdays and a Super Sunday array of valenti ne beverage of choice - just the tools one Show with Jenny Kraiggg, Ricci Andrews events this weekend. and special guests.... Tonight, Shady lady needs to bring out the lover in any man or The phrase "bare as you dare" is sure to parades her lovely woman. You can even share a snack from the club's kitchen; owner/manager Farhad take on a new meaning at the Midtowne [ ..,,~ I go-go boys across the Spa's 1998 Mardi Gras Male Dancer of the stage. Saturday, enjoy more male dancers (not Howard - our mistake!) is quite the cook and has given us a first-class place to Year Contest next Friday, Feb. 20. If you've plus after hours with deejay Jr. Hernandez got what it takes, sign up now because the while on Sunday, don't miss the Texas take a date.... winner receives $500 in cash and prizes. Continental Plus Pageantfeaturing Kelexis 'Bout Time is always a place for a man on the hunt. In between cruising, you can The contest begins at 10 p.m., so get there Davenport, Dena Cass, Kourtney Van play pool, darts or volleyball. All this early and enjoy every minute of the Wales and many more.... del ightfu I decadence. Acapulcos Beach Club opens this activity is good for the competitive spirit, SAN ANTONIO TEA - The Eagle Thursday, Feb. 19, at 8021 Pinebrook, with and everybody likes a winner - especially when you're the prize!. .. Mountain Saloon often welcomes TGRA a buffet and libations to celebrate the royalty to its stage,and we photographed event. Check out their ad in this issue for P?S'.~ JA Destiny Harper more details. Get on over this Thursday and Mario ll-rl and help them get things going for the enjoying the party that's as easy as A-B-C. See you club on a night there.... off. You know Watch for a new club coming to down- all about the town San Antonio in the near future. For a club's great fast-growing and fast-paced city like S.A., weekend and it's only fitting that the club should be Rainbow Cattle Company is the place for Cupid to shine his buckle. Last week Monday night called Metropolis. Watch the pages of TWT drink prices, now check out their amazing for more details as they're available .... the Babtist Women [above] were quite the all-day well and longneck specials every Tonight, Sparks celebrates their eighth smash at at "A Night with Dolly"; they

lWT FEBRUARY 13 - FEBRUARY 19 1998 PAGE 71 PAGE 70 wowed the crowd with cartwheels and Round Up invites everyone out to the feature the very best of the dancers com- already won numerous awards internation- comedy. We love 'em. They have their own eleventh Rent A Cowboy Dance this peting for over $500 in cash and prizes. ally since its recent release. Make sure you charity event this Sunday, so let's all help Saturday, Feb. 14, starting at 8 p.m. This Mark your calendar for Feb. 22, because if get to the theatre and see this marvel of the them toward their $4 million for charity. annual Valentine's Day fund-raiser is you miss it, you'll have to wait a whole cinema. The critics are raving about it and Now that's a valentine worth giving!. .. always a lot of fun and raises a lot of year to see this many men all at the same you will, too .... Over at the money for charity. Make your plans to time. See you there .... Leather Knights presents A Red Hanky Midtowne attend this event for the AIDS Resource You can paint the town red this Party for Valentine's Day at the Dallas Eagle Spa, mermaids Center's Hot Meals Program. There'll be Valentine's Day or just step into the Brick from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. Lots offun, a raf- Sammie and lots of boot-scootin' and join the annual festivities of the infa- fle and no cover charge make tomorrow David [left] good fun and photos mous Red Party. Deejay Ric Herrington will night, Saturday, Feb. 14, the date for you certainly had a will be available so be on hand to heat up your night. No and your sweetheart to make it a point to • " good time at you and your sweet- cover before midnight makes this a must- get to the Red Hanky Party at the Dallas the Atlantis party. Upcoming events at the heart can capture the not-miss event. Tonight, Friday the 13th, Eagle.... Spa include tomorrow night's Luv Ball and moment. Our CRUISE Heda Quote continues her weekly quest in Bamboleo's has lots of pageants sched- the Party Gras '98 citywide dance contest CAMERA captured cute search of the Sexiest Man Alive. Get in on uled at the club this year, and they've had benefiting AIDS Services of Austin next customers Kristen the action, if you think you're man enough. more than their share of contests already. Saturday, Feb 21 .... Wilson and Dean And don't miss Heda's hedonistic February Get ready for Raven Productions' triple The Edge is always a place to search for Deely [right] having finale on the 27th during "Beads, Bears crowning pageant on Friday, Feb. 20. a valentine of either sex. The wonderful a good time recently. and Buns." Saturday, Feb. 28 is the return Raven presents the Miss Metroplex at- community bar is for everyone. Cupid Get ready for TGRA's of Mardi Gras Madness on Maple. With all Large, Miss Texas Sweetheart at-Large and knows everybody likes a little romance, annual Queen of the Closet Ball coming the parties Gaylon and the gang have got Miss Texas Hispanic at-Large pageants, and you can find it in many forms here- up on March 22 at 6 p.m .... planned for you to enjoy this year and so which will feature evening gown and talent men, women, gay, lesbian, straight, fence- Congregation Beth EI Binah holds many to choose from, the only place you categories of competition. Registration is at jumper, all roads merge in one place, a Shabbat services the second and fourth need to be is The Brick. Check out their ad 9 p.m. and the stars on the stage will be place on the Edge.... Fridays of the month at the Gay and for more details .... Cissy Jade, Jessica Lord, Michelle Marco Charlie's takes the Lesbian Community Center, 2701 Reagan Ma Vie En Rose is showing at and Billy Davis. Miss Bamboleo's at-Large cake for romance, at Brown. The services are at 8:15 p.m., Landmark's Inwood Theatre. This film has is set for Feb. 27 .... and they even have a and everyone is invited to attend .... pink drink to woo your valentine with. If this handsome man [right] were to show up at our door with a box of chocolates, we'd certainly give him the key to our heart! Either bring your valentine by for a good time, or search for a new one. Even Cupid appreciates a little Crews Inn invites you to bring your variety. L'amour, l'amour, we adore sweetheart to their Valentine's Party on I'amour! Saturday. Speaking of sweet, Miss Viv's DALLAS TEA - Today is the first of 60th birthday party was a big D Bash befit- three Friday the 13ths we'll be having this ting the occasion. Good friend and cus- year. This one is Friday, Feb. 13, and in one tomer Jay Harkey, Miss Vivian Vance her- more month we get a second dose of the self and Crews Inn owner Myrna Monier dreaded number on March 13. The last one [above, I-r] were certainly having a good is Friday, Nov. 13. So get ready to be time. Happy birthday, Vivvy. Make your beguiled, bewitched and bewildered this plans to be there tonight and every Friday year because after all, three's a charm. Get for Trash Disco with deejay Chris Austen. out of the house this weekend and cele- Dallas' hottest male dancers heat things up brate Saint Valentine's Day on Saturday every night, and there's never a cover and with that special someone in your life, or always lots of free parking. Check out their find out where Cupid's arrow will strike ad for more details .... this weekend if you haven't yet found your Midtowne Spa's annual Mardi Gras special sweetheart. This Valentine's week- Dancer of the Year contest is coming up at the club on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 9 p.m. . -- I Just $2.49 per minute for certain optional features. 18+. Movo Media, Inc. does not end is definitely for lovers - past, present www.volcema e.com pre-screen caliers and takes no responsibility for personal meetings. 800-825-1598 and, with any luck, future too .... Make sure you don't miss this event. It'll

PAGE 73 TWT FEBRUARY 13 - FEBRUARY 19 1998 FEBRUARY 13 - FEBRUARY 19 1998 PAGE 72 TWr With over 50 different brews on tap to karaoke treats. Paul returns to Big D via the Retro music takes you back to the heyday with new employees and, as always, lots of choose from at the Throckmorton Mining Big Apple to make your weekend merri- of disco, while on Fridays Techno music new parties to enjoy every night. Their new Company, you should leave plenty of room er.... with the hottest videos kick off your week- deejay, Russ Haley, has the latest dance on your calendar open to sample these end. Saturday keeps the party going with music that'll make you want to jump onto elixirs at your own pace. They've got so dance music and videos. Get on over and the dance floor and boogie the night away. many that you could try a different one check it out ton ight. ... The Red and White Ball is tomorrow night, each week for nearly a year and you'd Jugs welcomes Glitz and Glitter to the Saturday, Feb. 14. The Sunday show cast never hit the same one twice. There are stage for a very special Valentine's Show always brings a smile to everyone's face, even more choices from the thousands of tomorrow night. They open daily at noon and their special guests are definitely the handsome patrons sure to be in the Mine and have tons of free parking. Make sure best in the business. Make your way to this Valentine's weekend. Make it a point you get in on their draft beer special all Magnolia this Valentine weekend and let to be at the Mine when Cupid's arrow hits day and all night every Friday. Pool tourna- Cupid's arrows fly. We're all aquiver. ... its mark and you find the man of your Village Station welcomed all of the ments are at 8 p.m. every Monday and 651 Club kicks off their month-long dreams .... employees from their sister clubs on the Thursday. Make sure you see the all-girl anniversary celebration this week. Check JR's welcomes back comic extraordinaire block for their recent Turnabout Show, a shows on Saturdays .... with your favorite bartenders for all of the Paul J. Williams this Sunday to cap off your huge success that benefited C.E.B.A. Some The Trestle has three decadent nights of details. They've got a lineup of events you Valentine's weekend with the sweetest of of the ravishing - and ravaged - drag- parties planned, starting tonight with their won't want to miss. The club opened its sters were beyond belief as they dazzled Friday the 13th bash to kick things off. doors in 1969 and has been a cornerstone the crowd. The JR's staff production num- Tomorrow is a night for Sweethearts for in the community ever since. You can ber featured Taco Bella and the Burrito their Saturday night with after hours. The always count on a good time every time Supremes [above] performing for the Sundays soiree is always a lot of fun, too. you spend some ti me at the 651 . enthusiastic packed house .... This weekend promises to be one of the Congratulations on your 29 years serving best of the year, especially if you're looking the community, from your friends at TWT .... to fall in love or simply in lust with a hot This Saturday, Feb. 14, the Imperial customer or two .... Court de Fort Worth/Arlington hosts the Alternatives of New Fine Arts on seventh annual Red & White Ball at 9 p.m. Mockingbird Lane has a lot of things for at the Corral Club. All persons who attend you to enjoy, and their expansion is com- the event in Valentine's costume will be ing along nicely. Check with assistant man- eligible for selection as King and Queen of Hearts, by Emperor XIX Kathy Scott. The official Miss Gay Arlington Pageant has Sue Ellen's brings you the best in enter- been scheduled for Saturday, March 14, at tainment and drink specials galore. Make the Lancaster Beach Club. Special guests sure you get by and visit longtime bar- include Miss Gay Texas Kofi. Contact tenders Melissa Timmerman and Brenda Charles Aaron for details at (817)924-6978. Minark [above, l-r]. This Valentine's week- TEXAS TElETYPE - Miss Lillie's end the air will be full of love and lust, and NiteSpot in Odessa has been bringing you the crowds as always will be ready to the best of everyth ing for so long that it's party. Make sure you get into Sue Ellen's ager L.G. [above] for updates the next time hard to believe how many years the fun today and see if Cupid's arrow strikes your you stop in to for videos, magazines and has been rolling around the NiteSpot. new sweetheart. ... lube for your Valentine's weekend with Make sure you get on over tonight to see Oak Lawn Records and CDs has got the your sweetheart.. .. the Miss Sweetheart Pageant. St. Valentine's right gift to give your sweetheart. .. dance M.A. Productions presents the Miss Twin Day brings the Red and White Ball with all music. If you and your new-found sweet- Cities Pageant on Thursday, Feb. 26 at the sweethearts packing the house. Miss heart love the beat of those European Buddies lion Maple Ave. For applications Lillie's will give you a chance to win $100 mixes, check out Oak Lawn Records' wide and information, contact promoter Manny in a cash drawing, too. How sweet it is.... array of CDs from Europe. They've got at (214)327-3066. Guests for the pageant P.B.D.'s in McAllen is celebrating compilations and singles, too .... will include Kofi, Laken Edwards, Celeste another anniversary this weekend and you Moby Dick offers you a preview of the Martinez, Nikki Lamour, Lauren Le won't want to miss the celebration they 1998 art collection by Flavio this Thursday, Masters, Sheri Powers, Gabrielle Diamond have in store for you to help them Feb. 19. Mondays feature their Post Office and Maya Douglas. Contestants wi II be celebrate. There'll be live mariachi, with and Bartenders in Briefs. Tuesdays bring competing for over $1,200 in cash and three singers adding to the action, and the Broadway Showtunes with that irrepress- prizes and their chance to compete in the male dancers from Monterey will be ible emcee Wayne Smith. Wednesdays you Miss Gay Texas Pageant. strutting their stuff as well. Make sure can enjoy Gay Family Feud with competi- TARRANT TEA - Magnolia Station you're there to get in on all the fun. tors from area organizations. On Thursdays brings you a whole new atmosphere, along Congratulations from TWT. ~

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PAGE 77 PAGE 76 1WT FEBRUARY 13 - FEBRUARY 19 1998 1WT FEBRUARY 13 - FEBRUARY 19 1998 Dallas. Kenneth Wayne Sims TOM DAVIS July 1, 1955 - Jan. 2, 1998 HELP CENTER "Derf" Frederich Sickels Ikllunteers neededimmediately! The family and friends of Ken Sims invite "Derf" Frederick Sickels, 57, Ifyou can help in anyway,pleasecall Jeny Lynn at everyone to join them in a celebration of his (214~,before11 p.m passed away Dec. 30, 1997. life on Saturday, Feb. 21, beginning at 11 a.m, Dallas. He was an angel all the time he Kenneth was born in Lufkin, Texas. He MISS GAY was with us. He worked as a grew up and attended school in Tyler, and bartender at several Dallas lived in Dickinson, CINCO DE MAYO bars. He was a great chef, and Athens, Irving, San USOFA could sew and make beautiful Antonio and Dallas. As a May 1 at Bamboleo's clothes. His Mother "Granny" young man, he served in For more information, call (214)520-1124. lived with him during her later the V.S. Navy and trav- eled extensively. One of Dallas. years. He dressed her beautifully. She liked to go out and be with his friends. He was liked Ken's favorite hobbies FREE DALLAS CHAT by all who knew him, and he had many was photography. With his beloved camera, he live t-en-t. (214) 210-6969. friends. It was a privilege to know him. So for captured many beauti- Dallas. now, Dear One, take care and we will look ful seascapes, land- forward to seeing you again. scapes, fields of wild JEWELRY WANTED! flowers, sunrises and "Fast Cash" sunsets, which he shared with his friends. Jewelry, watches, diamonds and He loved to be center stage, whether play- computers bought. Peter Steve Drennan (214)352-4454 ing in the local community theatre, joining in Oct. 7, 1953 - Dec. 20,1997 a singalong at his favorite piano bar or telling Houston. Midtowne Spa presents It seems he was forever smil- you a story about his travels to Canada, ing. I cannot recall a time he Mexico or San Francisco. And, if he really MARDI GRAS was in a foul mood. Steve liked you, he would entertain you for hours MALE DANCER OF THE YEAR CONTEST seemed to always be up, on end with his harmonica! Friday, Feb. 20 at 10 pm.> Houston whether the occasion was to Whether you met Ken while he was serving Saturday, Feb 21 at 10 pm • Austin you in one of the many convenience stores he serve a customer his favorite Sunday, Feb. 22 at 9 pm • Dallas managed in Irving or San Antonio, or he was Houston. cocktail at the Crews Inn, take fitting you for a tuxedo in his formal wear A Houston exclusive in a concert or play with a shop in Dallas, he was sure to win your heart Portfolio Studios Inc. Presents I , f I group of friends, or just to be with his bright smile and inquisitive nature. THE PORTFOLIO MEN there if someone needed a good hand-hold- You could be sure that he would ask you Tuesday, Feb 17 at ing. I lost touch with Steve after he became 1,001 questions, so he would remember you Pacific Street quite ill, but I can only blame myself for miss- the next time you met. Show time 11 p.m. ing that time with him. His loss to me is still In keeping with Ken's last wishes, his ashes Pacific Street (713)523-0213 very hard to bear and I know it touched oth- will be sealed in a place where God dwells. We ers, as Steve was loved by so many. Past or have chosen a niche in the garden at the present friends, I believe anyone who knew Episcopal Church of St. Thomas the Apostle. National. Steve would agree his passing is a loss to us All those who were friends of Kenneth's are The Blue Dolphin Men's Resort all, and leaves a big hole in our community of invited to join in celebrating the love and joy Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida he shared with everyone. friends. I would like it if everyone who reads Fort Lauderdale's premier gay men's resort. Web- In lieu of flowers, please make donations to site: www.gaywired.com/unity/bluedolp.htm. (800) this would take note of the friends around at the St. Thomas Outreach Program, the Food 893-BLUE or (954)565-8437. the moment and raise your glass in a tribute Pantry or the AIDS Research Center. National. to Steve. As Steve quoted from a Paula Following the commitment of Ken's ashes, Poundstone video quite often, "I never even participants will share their favorite pho- touched you." Well, those of you who knew tographs, stories about Ken and laughter, ACAPULCO him and were there also know why he which was, after all, Kenneth's only defense "Las Palmas" Premier Resort, 16 air-conditioned thought that to be a funny line. However, as he fought a long and courageous battle rooms and suites, pool, bar, restaurant, jacuzzi, Steve, I don't think you ever realized just how against AIDS. security. Brochure: call 011-52-74 (87-08-43). Web: The celebration of Ken's life is Saturday, www.acapulco-Iaspalmas.com. many of us you did touch, and we all thank you for that. Feb. 21, at II a.m. at Episcopal Church of St. New Orleans. Mardi Gras New Orleans: Luxury Rest well, old friend; we'll never forget you. Thomas the Apostle, 6525 Inwood Rd. in B&B in uptown New Orleans. Special rates for Dallas. For more information, call (214)522- groups. Reid House B&B, (504)269-0692. 7839 or (214)520-1942.

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.373·5725 The Forum. . 406 Congress. . .476·2900 (Unless othelWise indicated, the area code for Dallas MCC 01Amarillo.. .. 372·4557 1920's Club. .. 916 Congress 479·7979 On Su listings is 214; the area code for Houston listings is 713.) Rainbow Canle Co 305 W. 51h SI. 472·5286 Panhandle AIDS Support Organizalion...... 372·1050 Texas AIDS Projecl. .. 711 S. Virginia .. 371·9110 AUSTIN FITNESS CENTER (AC: 512) TEXAS ORGANIZATIONS Midlowne Spa 5815 Airport Blvd 302·9696 Aura Social Group 01Mineral Wells .. 1404 SE 13 SI.176067 Texas Gay Rodeo Associalion ...... 355·2666 29, 1998, \we 8J.ll0,st ANGLETON ORGANIZATION (AC: 409) AUSTIN ORGANIZATIONSlHELPLINES (AC: 512) .. (940)325·0325 AAAuSlin (liveand lei live) . .. . Byzanline Calholic Church 01America ..... (210)520·6213 Gull Coast Cenler (HIV case manage.) .. 2512 N. VeiaSOD ... 849·2311/(713)48g.0545 .. 2700 W. Anderson La 1412176757 .. 453-1441 Siale TGRA Inlo . .. .. P.O. 18017:l1Auslin ARLINGTON CHURCHES (AC: 817) Advenluring Ouldocrs. . . . P.O. 2332178768 the best friend, bro- ...... 76718·0173. .. (512)635,5314 : ..... 445·2670 Lutherans Concerned·Fort Worth/Arlington. THRF AIDS legal Resource Projed . . ... P.O. 1626 AIDS Deal UY.. . 459·DEAF ... Auslinl76767·1626 .... (600)8286417 · .. 2600 W. Boyce. . 924·3966 Tnnity MCC. .809 Truman .... (Melro)265-5454 AIDS legal Resource Pr~ecl. .. 815 Brazos '1000176701 TEXAS GROUPS BASED IN AUSTIN (AC: 512) .479·6473 ther, son \and con- Amly Inl'l Mbrs lor UG Concems ... 837·159611ax 836·9715 ARLINGTON CLUB (AC: 817) Arlinglon 651 1851 W. Division. . .. 275·9651 AIDS Services 01Auslin . . . P.O. 4674178765 B.OAT. . P.O. 1357178767 472·3333 .. 458·2437 ARLINGTON ORGAN.!HELPLINES (AC: 817) Ecumenical Calholic Deane~ 01Texas .. P.O. 10213178766 Amly Inl'l Mbrs 10

PAGE 86 PAGE 87 TWT FEBRUARY 13 • FEBRUARY 19 1998 TWT FEBRUARY 13 - FEBRUARY 19 1998 HOUSTON ADULT THEATER (AC: 7111281) Ripcord. .. 715 Fairview 521-2792 Greater Houston Pockel Billiards League (PJ) ... 863-8482 Steven's House. . 522-5757 ODESSA CLUBS (AC: 915) Prime Timers , . P.O. 13613178213-0613 French Quarter ..... 3201 Louisiana...... 527·0782 Santa Fe Bar & Patio .. 804 Pacific.. . .. 521-25t9 Grey Party. . P.O. 130773177219 Stone Soup (AfH) . . 623-6796 Fictxions 409 N. Hancock.. . 580-5449 Rainbow Garden Club. , . P.O. 15292178212 HOUSTON AnORNEYS (AC: 7131281) 61t Club. .. 611 Hyde Park 526-7070 Gull Coast Transgender Community P.O. 66643177266 Team Houston P.O. 66405177266-6405 877-1191 Miss Ullie's 840f Andrews Hwy. . .. 366-6799 ...... 733-9086 Archer, Danna K.. .. . 524·1273 Toy, . . 5322 Glenmont. .. . 668-4892 ...... 780-4282 Texas Gay Rodeo Association ... PO. 13058Bm219-0585 PORT ARANSAS ACCOMMODATIONS (AC: 512) River City Pool League 734.3630 Glass, Howard l. 9111-5757 HOUSTON COUNSELING (AC: 7111281) Hate Chmes Hotline P.O. 66469177266-6469 .... 777-1444 Sea Horse Inn.. . 1423111h SI. 749-5221 RSI Court 01 ~eAlarno Empire P.O. 120123178212 Green, Bill (24 hrs.) 266-1004 Carroll, TOllY, LMSW·ACP . . 522-3045 ...... 529-9615 Texas Invitational Bowling Tournament. RIO GRANDE VALLEY ORGANIZATtON ························ 346-8462 Ri1chie & Glass (24 hrs.) . .. 521-9216 Edd, Ni~as, Dr., Psy.D 493-9984 Heallh Depl. AIDS Hotline . . 794-9020 ...... (Andrea) 447-8133 ... (Tom) 522-9612 UT/Pan Amer. Gay and Les. Studenl Organ. (956)38f -2260 Ryan While Dental Clin' 818 E. Grays0n/78208 Simon & Knesek . . . . 524-6000 Montrose Counseling Center 701 Richmond Heartsoog (women's chorus) P.O. 980243177098-0243 Texas Riders·Houstoo P.O. 66545177266-6545 SAN ANGELO ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 9f5) ...... 224-8950 Walker,Jim 552-1117 ...... 529-0037 Herpes H.E.l.P. Holline. . 917-4910 TLC House (HIV·positive shelter) 902-2231 Lambda AA 1121 S. Bryant. . 949-0662 San Antonio AIDS foundation ..... 818 E. Graysonl78208 HOUSTON BUSINESSESISERVICES (AC: 7131281) Oslrin, Olivia, M.Ed., l.P.C 493-9984 HIV Counseling. .. 70f Richmond. . 529-0037 TV·TG·TS Helpline. . 7811-4282 San Angelo AIDS foundalion P.O. 62474176906 ...... 225-4715 Basic Brothers 1232 Wes~eimer 522-t626 HOUSTON DOCTORSIDENTtSTS (AC: 7111281) Houston Area Bears. P.O. 68443177226 867-9123 United States Mission (res. shelter program) .. 810 Branard ...... 656-3634 San Antonio Equal Rights Political Caucus . Clodine Country Store 6511 FM 1464 at Westheimer Fletcher, RicharGichiropraclor 862·3897 Houston Area Teen Coalition of Homosexuals 942·7002 ...... 942-0355 SAN ANTONIO BUSINESSES (AC: 210) ...... P.O. 12571178212 826-2723 ...... (281)277-9534 On~ Med",1 Group 961-7100 Houston Black Tie Dinner. . . . 523-9611 Visiting Nurse Associadoc . .. 520-8115 Encore V~eo...... 8546 Broadway 821-5345 San Anton~ Gay & Lesbian Youth Panel 732-4300 Crossroads Ma~et.. 1t1t Weslheimer 942-0t47 Smi~, Bruce W., D.D.S...... 529-4364 Houston Gay & Lesbian Parenls 284·4939 Wednesday Night Mixers Boll1ing (Tom) 522-9612 Encore V~eo Too 12t6 E. Euclid 472-3004 San Antonio Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Vets of America. Dramatika 33t W. 19th SI.. .868-S050 HOUSTON FITNESS CENTERS (AC: 7f1l28f) Houston Gay & Lesbian P~itical Caucus. P.O. 66684m266 Women's Info. and Relerral. . 528-2121 Zebra', (giMs) 12t6E. Euclid. .472-2800 · P.O. 33397178265-3397 554-9918 Exposure Phnts by TIo. . . 736-8069 The Club 2205 fannin. . 659-4998 .. 521-fOOO Women lor Sobriety (Pat). . . 520-1501 SAN ANTONIO CHURCHES & RELlG, ORGAN. San Antonio Gay and Lesbian Switchboard 733-7300 Gingiss Formal Wear. Galleria Mall III 626-33t8 Midtowne Spa 3100 Fannin 522-2379 Houston Gayllesbian Pride Week '97, , ' Women's Center 528-6798 (AC:2fO) San Anlonio Lambda Students Alliance .. P.O. 12715178212 Jack Roach Ford 6445 SW. Frwy (281 )588-5000 HOUSTON HEALTH CLUBS (AC: 7111281) ...... P.O. 66071177266-607f ..... 529-6979 HUNTSVILLE ORGANIZATION (AC: 409) Dignity/San Antonio. P.O. 125441782f2 558-3287 ...... 736-4329 Leather by Boots 807 Fairview...... 526-2668 fitness Exchange 4D40 Milam 1100 524-9932 Houston Lesbian and Gay Community Center .. Planned Parenl. (HIV counseling) 240S-C Ave. I First Unilahan Church. 7fSO IH 10 W 344-4695 San Anlon~ Men's Chorus 102 Wi"'es SI. Unked Viatical Benefits 811 Westheimer, #280 Houstoo Gym 233 Bird~1 8811-9t91 . P.O. 2304m252 . .867-7904 ...... 295-6396 Inlant Jesus 01 Prague Chapel .. 3442 W. Wrxxlawnl78228 ...... 226-2324 ...... 528-6777 HOUSTON ORGANIZATIONSIHELPLINES Houston Metrop~itan Billiards League 299-8969 IRVING AnORNEY (AC: 214) ...... 432-2510 San Anlonio Tavem Gui~ . . . P.O. t2712178212 Lobo Bookshop .. 3939 Montrose, Suite S. . .. 522-5t56 (AC: 7111281) Houston Outdocr Group. . KAMP·OUT Kowalski, John. . . (Metrol214)445-4149 MCCSA...... 611 E. Myrtle.. ..472-3597 South Texas Outreach Program for AIDs/uT Health Scl. Cnl. Mama's Boy Photographics . . 629-5550 Alrican·American Lesbian/Gay Alliance. P.O. f30818177219 Houston Pride Band .. 309 Stratlord 14 524-0218 LAREDO ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 956) Monastery of SI. Jude, Eastern Ortho. Church in Amer, , . ... 301 S. frio #278 270-462f Muscles In Action (C.J. Harrington) 965-99t7 AIDS Alliance of the Bay Area .. Houston Professional Men's Association, .. ' .. 866·4046 AIDS Gateway Community He~th Center .... 200 W. Lyon .... 123 Yale #fI78201...... 733-9284 Texas Gay Rodeo Association P.O. 12651 Rice Pharmacy 527-8339 ...... 17511 EI Camino Reallf07 ... 488-4492 Houston Tennis Club .... , .. , , , . , , .. , , , .. , , 864·8468 ... 718-5780 River City Uvng Church. . . 202 Heiland ...... 349-8478 Stat Schpt Pharmacy 410t Greenbhar m5 AIDS Foundation Houston 3202 Weslayan Housloo Wednesday Night Mixers Bowling 522-9612 City Heal~ Depl. HIV Project. . . m-2437 ...... 822-1121 United States Mission 01Tx. (res. sheller program) ...... 521-1700 ...... 623-6796 Houstoo Women's SoMball League ..... P.O. 7066Bm270 LONGVIEW CHURCH (AC: 903) SI. Sergios & SI. Baochos Orthodox Mission ...... 626 E. OuincyI78215 299-1318 .3407 Mootrose IA5 522-7373 AIDSIHIV Info. Line (referrals) . . 902-2231 ...... Irish.. .. 688-9468 Church With A Vision 420 E. Cotton SI. ... P.O. 17232178217 697-3264 Wellness Connectioo . . . . . 1424 Fredricksberg Rd. Tuxedo Gallery. .. 1214 W. 43 688-3199 AIDS Holline (9a-9p) . . 524-AIDS Houston Wrestling Club.. 1109 Hyde Park #116177006 . )53-f50f SAN ANTONIO CLUBS (AC: 210) .. 732-3111 . S. Cherry Park 345-8959 AIDS Intert"lh Council 01 Houston 682-5995 ...... 453-7406 LONGVIEW CLUBS (AC: 9031 Acapulcos Beach Club. . . 8021 Pinebrook Young Men's Health Project (YMHP] .. Universe Pageantry System. . . (713)339-1013 AIDS Legal Holline. . . 528-7702 Imperial Court ollhe Single Star .. P.O. 980444177096-0444 Decisions. . . 2103 E. Marshal 757-4884 ...... 341-2818 ...... 104 Baboock RdR8201...... 736-2244 ...... (4{)9)258-3873 AIDS Maslery . .. 524-AIDS ...... 587-5428 L'esty~s 446 N. Eastman. . . .. 756-8082 The Annex...... 330 San Pedro. .. 223-6957 SAN MARCOS ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 512) USA Pageantry . . 523-5293 American Civil Uberties Union. . 942·8140 Independent Billiard League. LONGVIEW ORGANtZATIONS (AC: 903) Booham Exchange 411 Bonham 271-3811 Lambda/Gay, Lesbian Bi Student Assoc. (SWTU). 396-4317 HOUSTON CHURCHES & RELlG, ORGAN, Asians & fhends P.O. 74034Bm274 772-3757 ...... P.O. 66696m266-6696 524-9261 Special He~~ ResoorceslServ. & Tesl. 1-800-526-0669 Eagle Mount~n .. 1902 McCullough Ave 733-t516 GLSA of GLSA.. . .. 754-0948 (AC: 7111281) The Assistance fund.. 1116 Jackson Blvd. Inner Loop Sunday Bowling 522-9612 Amehcan Red Cross/AIDS support group 753-209f The Pegasus f402 N. Main 299-4222 Rural AIDS Service Program 142 Jackson Ln. Behng Memohal Unrted Methodisl Church .... t440 Harold .. 77006/1210 529-4788 Integhty (Episcopalians and friends) 528-6771 Lambda AA 906 Padon.. . . 236-3974 Phsms 330 E. Grayson at Broadway 225-7409 · P.O. 748178667-0748. . . .. 754-6628 ... 526-10t7 Astro Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf, Inc .. Jewish Family Ser\lices. "".",4131 S, Braeswood LUBBOCK CHURCH (AC: 806) The Saint. .1430 N. Main 225-7330 SHERMAN ORGANIZATION (AC: 903) City of Refuge Evangelistic Ministry . .... 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Clay (office) 521-1243 GaylLesbian Student Assoc P.O. 43fO, SOS office 18 ...... 826-2311 TEMPLE CLUB (AC: 254) Covenant Baptist Church . .. 6610 Alder SI. Bering Community Servce Foundation...... (lobby) 528-9772 . 745-9207 SAN ANTONIO FITNESS CENTERS (AC: 210) Bill's Hard Tymes 414 S. First SI. 778-9604 .... 668-8830 ...... P.O. 540517177254 529-6071 Lambda Rollerskating Club.. .7414 Puerto Vallartal77083 Lambda AA 828-3316 Executive 1f21 Basse Rd 732-4433 TEXARKANA ORGANIZATION (AC: 501) Dawn of Faith Christian Church ... 8405-K Almeda·Genoa Behng Dental Clinic 1440 Harold 524-7833 LesblGay StudentslUH Clear Lake .. 2700 Bay Areal77058 LUG.A.. . P.O. 4310179464 766-7f84 SAN ANTONIO ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 210) Texarf

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