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12 GAvMEDIA Falwell Protests Ellen, Galindo Breaks the Ice .... by Bruce Williams 16 THEATRE Stages in Houston Presents Local Premiere of Dog Opera Reviewed by Gary Laird 30 FRESH BEATS "Folkabilly Queen" Nanci Griffith by Jimmy Smith 37 CURRENT EVENTS 45 LETTERSTO THE EDITOR 49 BACKSTAGE 27th Annual USA Film Festival Runs April 17-24 in Dallas 51 MOVIES Bette Midler Stars in That Old Feeling Reviewed by Mark Deaton 57 STARSCOPE Mercury Goes Retrograde, Sowing Confusion and Frustration 67 SPORTS Bowling Scores from Across the State 68 TEXAS NEWS Ninth Annual Houston AIDS Conference April 18 and 19 72 ON OUR COVER Tony Guillory of Houston photos by Exposure Prints/Tio 74 TEXAS TEA Babe Meyers' Miss Gay Fiesta This Sunday at The Saint in San Antonio 84 CLASSIFIEDS 92 OBITUARIES 93 GUIDE

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he Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against tion with the broadcast, while at the other T Defamation topped the gay media end of the acceptance scale, Dr. Jerry headlines for March with its eighth annual Falwell and other radical right leaders have GLAAD Media Awards, presented in three pushed for boycotts against advertisers fund-raising galas held across the country: who support the show, as well as protests March 18 in Los Angeles, March 27 in aimed at ABC and its parent company Walt Washington, D.C., and March 31 in New Disney.... York. The group's major special honors Falwell's anti-Ellen fulminations include were the Stephen F. Kolzak Award, pre- his statement that "the majority of Amer- sented to Emmy-winning writer Bruce icans do not want their children and grand- Vilanch for his generosity of spirit and children being told that 'gay is okay' from commitment to gay and AIDS benefits; and (persons) with an anti-family agenda." It's the Vanguard Award, which went to that same kind of fear and bias that has Spanish-language talk show host and jour- been the rallying point of the fight against nalist Cristina Saralegui for her leader- same-sex marriage, which is still slowly ship in bringing issues of homophobia and proceeding towards reality in Hawaii. That AIDS to the Hispanic community. GLAAD issue is a hot one for equal-rights advo- award winners also included the likes of cates, and has become a focus lately both Tracey Ullman, Chicago Hope, Two Moth- , ers for Zachary, It's Elementary, Spin City, Bound and other theatrical, television, liter- ary and movie productions and concerned individuals .... The Los Angeles soiree was opened by comedianfTV star Ellen DeGeneres, who received a standing ovation. DeGeneres stands to make the biggest gay media head- lines for April; she's in print and in videos. Same-Sex Marriage: to be interviewed by Pro and Con: A Reader, just out in trade Diane Sawyer on paperback from Vintage Books, is a collec- ABC's Prime Time tion of informative and arresting pieces on Live on April 24 the topic compiled by well-known author about her life and career, and then on April and speaker Andrew Sullivan. The book 30 prime-time character Ellen Morgan uses material from all across time and comes out and declares herself a lesbian from all shades of the political spectrum, - the first lead character in a network TV from Genesis, Ann Landers and Plato to series ever to do so. This long-anticipated Camille Paglia, Barney Frank and William event is spawning a wide spectrum of reac- Bennett. Sullivan's effort aims to provide a tions; the Human Rights Campaign is mak- lively, intelligent and balanced national dis- ing available "Ellen House Party Kits" for cussion on a difficult and controversial people to throw viewing parties in conjunc- subject. ... That same subject is the focus of the ultimately uplifting story should prove Partners Task Force for Gay & Lesbian inspirational to teens, gays, lesbians and Couples' 72-minute video The Right to anyone else facing challenges in their Marry. Two years in the making, it admit- lives .... tedly doesn't present a balanced report on Gender stereotyping and closed-mind- the issue. "There is only one just side when edness can be just as dangerous for the it comes to civil rights," explains Partners queer communities as among straights. Co-Director Steve Bryant. "Only legal The spring 1997 issue of Anything That marriage can correct the full range of dis- Moves ("The Bisexual Magazine With crimination that same-sex couples face:' Heart") looks at the growing contribution The video includes an interview with made by bisexuals and transgenders to the Dallas' Rev. Mel White, known for his book National Gay and Lesbian Task Force dur- Stranger at the Gate and his hunger strike ing the last few years. Let us also remem- protesting Pat Robertson's hate rhetoric. A ber to send hurrahs to Broadway for its special 28-minute version of The Right to part in challenging gender stereotyping: Marry is available at no cost to air on pub- Whoopi Goldberg is the new lead in A lic-access cable TV stations; for more infor- Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the mation, call Partners Task Force at (206) Forum at the St. James Theater, taking 935-1206 .... over the role of Pseudolus in the musical A book of an entirely different sort is The previously made famous by such male X-Rated Gay Video Guide, edited by Sabin leads as Zero Mostel and Nathan Lane. and featuring more than 1,500 XXX-rated And for the ultimate in humorous gender gay video reviews. This 450-page guide- role reversal, VictorNictoria is still going book comes to us from Companion Press, strong - with Raquel Welch ready to step and includes everything from a video buy- into the title role come June 3.... ers' guide to a porn star videography to an And then there's Jim Howley, who last awards index. To quote award-winning and Sunday began a 54-day, 3,000-mile solo prolific director Chi Chi LaRue, "It's fabu- transcontinental triathlon that's scheduled lous! Buy the book!" ... to end May 27 at New York's City Hall. Howley has had full-blown AIDS for eight years, but he's fought the disease with drugs and exercise and hopes to inspire others to continue to do the same. USA Today reported Howley's trek was to start in Santa Monica, California, and would include long expanses of running and cycling plus swims along the Colorado and Mississippi rivers and the Lake Michigan shoreline. Howley is also using the adven- ture to raise money for the American Foun- dation for AIDS Research, Breast Cancer Research, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the American Lung Association and the Leukemia Society of America. Now that's a beautiful blending of cross-border support! ... Then there's Icebreaker: The Autobiog- We'll close with a blending of a different raphy of Rudy Galindo, the story of the sort, between the worlds of competitive openly gay 1996 U.S. Men's Figure Skating sports and AIDS. The April edition of Champion. The Pocket Books hardcover, Ebony features an interview with Cookie written with the help of Eric Marcus (who Johnson, the wife of former NBA star Ear- also co-authored Greg Louganis' autobiog- vin "Magic" Johnson, in which she claims raphy), recounts Galindo's challenging and God has healed her husband of his HIV. often tragic life experiences, from ostra- The same article quotes Johnson's agent cism by fellow skaters and the death from and doctors as saying that although his AIDS of many of those close to him to the viral activity is infinitesimal, it doesn't mean 26-year-old Mexican-American's stunning he's rid himself of the virus, but that med- and stirring victory before a hometown ications and physical activity are helping crowd in the San Jose Arena. Galindo's him win his fight against the disease. ...,

PAGE 14 lWT APRIL 11 - APRIL 17 1997 ALAN GELLMAN PRESENTS THE FJNAL Life's No Day ,'" \~'. , PRELIMINARY TO MISS GAY USofA 1997 (Q)..~..~... at the Beach As i,~I.. ~. ~ .!'W!, Hapless Friends Look for Love in DOG OPERA S~~~ REVIEWED BY GARY LAIRD at Houston's love in the nineties is no day at the Stages 10PM • THURSDAY • MAY 8 L beach. The theme is all too depress- ingly familiar, from the get-go as Peter OVER Sl~500IN CASH & PRIZES (Jeffrey Gimble) and his overweight-het- watching grouch, is presented early on in a BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH USA PAGEANTRY, erosexual-desperate-for-a-date-librarian scene that supposedly explains Maddy in friend Maddy (Holli Golden) go for a beach one Freudian swoop, but the scene goes THE TOP THREE WILL BE SPONSORED TO MISS GAYUSofA cruise in the opening scene. From their on and on, playing on increasingly unfunny chairs, body flaws strategically draped, Old-person jokes, until she falls in the bath- they assess the talent, with the usual room and can't get up. This mishap really result. If Peter likes him, he's straight; if spoils Maddy's day. She has to stop what- Maddy likes him, he's gay. It seems our ever she's doing - whining, as near as I pals are walking poster children for neu- can recall - to care for the old fool. roses; not a well-adjusted bone in their bodies. They have job issues, parent issues, sex issues, food issues. These kids are just not happy. And they wonder why they can't get dates. Dog Opera, by Constance Congdon, STARRING currently running at Stages in Houston, is an attempt to air this dilemma in a series of Miss Gay USofA 1997 scenes intended to explain why the guys are so messed up. The pathos. The hu- NATASHA mCHARDS manity. The Greeks pale in comparison. Vignettes involving Maddy's mother, Pe- Miss Gay USofA 1996 ter's father, Maddy's and Peter's past MAYADOUGLAS lovers, a street kid and an Arapaho - yes, an Arapaho (don't ask) - address a vari- Miss Gay '1e:vasUSofA 1996 ERICA ANDREWS ety of incidents in the lives of our hapless Miss 1e:EasContinental 1997 MELISSA CRAWFORD heroes that have made them what they are today - pathetic. Emcee DONNA DAYand Now don't get me wrong. There's some Peter {Jeffrey Glmble. IJ and Maddy {HolII GoldenJ check good stuff here. The opening scene with out the beachside talent in Dog Opera. Miss Gay South USofA 1996 FAUON SCOTT Peter and Maddy at the beach - we've all been there. Suck in the gut, cover the Peter's father, Charlie (William Hardy), is thighs, hope for a miracle. Touching and no prize either. A widowed police officer, FOR APPliCATIONS OR INFORMATION, funny, and the actors make you believe it. his angle is to be tolerant of his son's pro- CONTACf ALAN GELlMAN AT 214-521-0678 Their relationship is real. The same with clivities, while making it clear that mem- their phone conversations and answering bers of his generation can't really be toler- machine dialogue. I liked Maddy and Peter. ant because of the war. Which war is not I wanted to slap them, but I liked them. It's clear, but it's irrelevant. At least he makes when the play took one of its many abrupt an effort by taking Peter on a Greek vaca- turns that they lost me. tion - to Mykonos. Who knew? Maddy's mother, Bernice (Connie Coo- Meanwhile, Peter and Maddy keep on per), a walker-bound, scotch-guzzling, TV- keepin' on, in more and more desperate 'ge Itglrloln

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PAGE 28 "FolkabiUy Queen" the Moons, Grammy winner Griffith cele- brates a decade of musical roads traveled with the Blue Moon Orchestra, on songs NANel that take her back to her folk and rock-and- roll roots. She's joined on the album by GRIFFITH past and present members of Blue Moon; Celebrates a Decade of her friends from west Texas, the Crickets (of Buddy Holly fame); and Darius Rucker Musical Voyages on Her of Hootie & the Blowfish. Blue Roses fea- tfs(I WE ARE PROUD TO ~ Latest Album, "Blue tures ten Griffith originals and four well- ~ PRE!!iENT OUR FIR!!iT ,..., Roses From the Moons" chosen covers and represents a continua- tion of the honest, personal writing style Veeping our New Year's resolution to she adopted on Flyer back in 1994. From "bring you "more than just dance the optimistic first single "Everything's music" so that you're getting well-rounded Coming Up Roses" to the full-on heart- information, we're delighted to tell you breaker "Is This All There Is," from the BY PRELIMINARY PAGEANT about a new album from someone Rolling twangy rocker "Morning Train" to the lilting, JIMMY FRIDAY, APRIL 18th Stone has dubbed the "Queen of Folka- somber "Saint Teresa of Avila" to the jaunty SMITH "Maybe Tomorrow," Griffith paints a portrait [ROWN, SASH &. [ASH PRIZE TO billy:' Nanci Griffith. Originally from Austin, Griffith began her career at 14, when her and tells a truth familiar to all of us. Pro- THE WINNER "West Texas liberal" parents chaperoned ducer Don Gehmen, whose resume in- THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY her on the Austin club circuit. In the late eludes recent multi platinum smashes by l!i READY FOR IT, '70s and early '80s, Griffith brought her Tracy Chapman and Hootie & the Blowfish, ARE YOU? self-described "folkabilly" music to Nash- as well as hits by R.E.M. and John Mellen- ville as one of the new generation of folk! camp, has framed these songs with unpar- !!iPE[IAL 6UE!!iT!!i country/pop artists, which also included alleled passion and vitality. ••• = Griffith's body of work includes some of country music's most enduring hits, includ- [OURTNEY EVANS ing Willie Nelson and Emmylou Harris'ver- [LUB OWNER sion of "Gulf Coast Highway," Kathy Mat- tea's "Love at the Five and Dime" and Suzy Bogguss' "Outbound Plane," as well as a dozen solo albums, all of them critically acclaimed. Career highlights include five ALDNDRA Grammy nominations, the first for The Last MISS COLORS of the True Believers in 1986, and her first win, for Other Voices, Other Rooms in '93 (for Best Contemporary Folk Perform- ance). She has also received Grammys for her performances on albums by the Irish STACEY HOLLIDAY artists The Chieftains. Griffith, in fact, has MISS USaf' A enjoyed superstar status in the UK and Ire- AT LARIiE land since her take on Julie Gold's "From a Distance" became a #1 hit over there, five years before Bette Midler's version. FOR PAGEANT INFO. PLEA§E "During the Christmas holidays of 1986, CONTACT THE CLUB AT [i!to)44U-B663 I organized a band of musicians to work Thur-§un, or Robert: oomin~z, this road of touring and pass effortlessly ."r!j"iQ;I.J.lil.il,'GIGI, through minefields of studio sessions," (i!10)440-1964 Lyle Lovett, Dwight Yoakam and Steve Griffith writes in the liner notes for Blue PAGEANT PRESENTED BY X-STATIC Earle. During nearly 20 years of writing Roses. "They chose their name, The Blue PRODUCTIONS. THE AWARD and performing, she has gathered fervent Moon Orchestra, from my third album, WINNING PRODUCTION COMPANY FOR admirers among legendary artists (Bob Once In a Very Blue Moon. Through these "THE BEST [ITY PRELIMINARY Dylan specifically asked that she perform ten something years, the sound has be- PA6EANT OF THE YEAR" AT MISS at his anniversary concert) as well as the come its own with the talents of the band. 6AY TEXAS USaf A millions of fans she's reached through re- The road and the years have flown by... my [OME LET YOUR TRUE lentless touring, playing everywhere from hair has become blue to match the moon, COLORS SHINE... ~ Texas honky-tonks to Carnegie Hall. the roses keep coming, and my writing has On her new album, Blue Roses From gone home to its roots." ...,

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IJF YOU ARlE ill AND MONlEY AIDS Services of Austin holds an HIV- negative support group for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men JIiIA§ BlECOMlE A CONClERN from 7:30-9:30 p.m. p.m. Thursday, April 17, at 285 E. 53Y> St., Bldg. E-101. For more info, call (512)406-6106. We understand the financial difficulties that occur when The Austin Stonewall Chamber of Com- living with a lifo threatening illness. merce's regular monthly meeting is from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at Thai Pas- come. The meeting will be at the Gay and (VBF) secures purchasers for sion restaurant, 601 Congress Ave. The Lesbian Community Center, 2701 Reagan. topic will be "Spring RemOdeling"; cost is For more info, call (214)528-4233. your life insurance policy, provid- $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. For ing you with the funds you need more info, call (512)927-9726. Friends Associating and Relating hosts today. We simplify the entire pro- a trip to see the play Off sides on Thursday, The Lesbian/Bisexual/Gay Students As- April 17, at 8:15 p.m. at the Pegasus The- cess, creating the least amount sociation at the University of Texas at atre, 3916 Main St. Call (214)821-6005 as of stress on you. Austin is putting on a picnic for all student soon as possible and mention F.A.R. when Our clients peace of mind and associations in Texas on Monday, April 14, reserving your $5 ticket. Please also at Zilker Park. Cost is $3; food and drink R.S.V.P. to Ken at (214)328-6749. well being is our NUMBER ONE will be provided. LBGSA meets at 8 p.m. CONCERN. each Thursday in Room 296 of the George The Womyn Caring For Womyn Health We are committed to securing I. Sanchez Bldg. on the UT campus. For Day is this Saturday, April 12 from 8:30 more info, call (512)475-6664. a.m.-4:30 p.m at Cathedral of Hope Met- the absolute highest possible pur- ropolltan Community Church. Numerous chase price for your policy, while The tenth annual "Walk for Safe Families," health services and tests will be available, maintaining the utmost in confi- which benefits the Center for Battered including free mammograms and Pap tests Women, will be held rain or shine this Sun- for women with financial need. To make an dentiality. day, April 13, starting at Wooldridge Park, appointment for one of those two tests, or 10th and Guadalupe streets. Activities be- for more info about the entire event, call gin at noon, with the 1.8-mile walk starting (214)821-9595, ext. 2324. We are family concerned about the at 2:30 p.m. To get involved, or for more well being and security of all otlzer Please call for info, call (512)385-5181. The Jewish HIVIAIDS Support Group families. more information. meets Wednesday, April 16, at the Jewish The steering committee of the Bisexual Family Services offices, 13140 Coit Rd., Network of Austin meets at 8 p.m. Suite 400. For more info, call Sheri at 1-800-871-9440 Wednesday, April 16, at a member's home. (972)437 -9950. BiNet members and anyone else inter- y llAlI'KAl IB[N[Fllll'§ 24 HOURS ested in the group are welcome. For more Dragonflies, a support group for gay info, call (512)370-9573. Asian men, presents "Stories from Home: JFOIlJNDAlI'1O1N. I«. FT. LAUDERDALE • CLEVELAND A Discussion of Asian Politics, History and The Austin Latino/a Lesbian and Gay Or- Culture" this Saturday, April 12, at 6 p.m. at Gay Owned and Opera led PHOENIX. CAMDEN ganization is sponsoring a Tertulia (Early the GLCC, 2701 Reagan. All are welcome. Dance) this Sunday, April 13, at EI Sol y La For more info, call (214)521-5342, ext. 852. Luna Restaurant, 1224 S. Congress Ave. For more info, call (512)444-7770. The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Young Learn more about our free Physicians Hotline, Adults youth group meets from 7:30-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, at the GLCC, Available to all Viatical Benefit Foundation DALLAS 2701 Reagan. For more info, call (214) 521-5342, ext. 260. clients, Along with our 1A: Hr. Crisis Intervention "Nature vs. Nurture: A Discussion of Hot Line, Staffed by certified HIV counselors. the Genetic Components of Sexual Ori- entation" is the topic at the monthly meet- FORT WORTH ing of the Dallas Gay and Lesbian Alliance On Monday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. Admis- The Health Education Learning Project sion is free and non-members are wel- facilitates sessions on gay relationships on

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AIDS Foundation Houston offers a free creative writers workshop on Thursday, April 17, at 5:30 p.m. at AFH, 3202 Wes- layan Annex. Poet and writer Ron Mohring will be featured at this workshop, which allows those infected with or affected by HIV to share experiences and feelings through writing. To attend, or for more info, call Steve Stellenwerf at (713)623-6796. Individual The Bering Memorial United Methodist Church hosts its Spring Festival this Sat- Benefits urday, April 12, from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1440 Harold St. There will be a pancake break- fast ($5), rummage sale, health fair, enter- tainment, silent auction and raffle (for a trip 1(800)800-3264 to Sydney, Australia and a Caribbean http://www.ibenefit.com cruise). For more info, call (713)526-1017.

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PAGE 46 TWT APRIL 11 • APRIL 17 1997 iWT APRIL 11 • APRIL 17 1997 PAGE 47 Academy Award winner Faye Dunaway THE TURTLE CREEK CHORALE PRESENTS ~ stars in the MasterCard Broadway * * contemporary Series Master Class, di- rected by Leonard Foglia. Master Class The Official {;:[ runs April 15-20 at Dallas' Majestic The- atre for eight performances. Tickets ($25- $49, excluding service charges) can be MISS BIG THIC·1ZETTE 1997 purchased at TicketMaster outlets or be ~, , Pageant charged by phone at (214)373-8000 for shows Tuesday-Sunday at 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday and Sunday . 2:*} •• The Majestic is located at 1925 Elm St. The weeklong 27th Annual USA Film 1< the Edwin Hornberger Conference Center Festival in Dallas runs April 17-24 and fea- Ballroom, 2151 Holcombe Blvd. Seats are tures dozens of movies and lots of celeb- $125. For more info, call Tammy at (713) rities. Among the films is a sneak peak of 528-6798, ext. 228. Tommy Lee Jones' new VOlcano; a drag- A young black con man claiming to be queen-starring spoof of horror movies enti- the son of Sidney Poitier insinuates himself tled Scream, Teen, Scream!; and Liza into the lives of a wealthy New York couple Minnelli's Cabaret. Celebrities expected to in John Guare's Six Degrees of Separa- attend include Liza herself and Jones, Mia tion, opening April 17 at Main Street The- Farrow, Buck Henry, Molly Ringwald, ater, 2540 Times Blvd. in Houston. Based Shelley Duvall and many more. Tickets for on a true story, it's a comic examination of ~ most movies and events are $6.50 with the the threads of chance which link one per- exception of "An Evening with Liza Min- son to another. Shows are Thursdays at nelli" (Tuesday, April 22 at 7 p.rn.) and a 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 (no tribute to Jones, both of which are $20. show April 18) and Sundays at 4 p.m. For Sunday, April 27 .• Advance tickets are available exctuslvsly tickets ($10-$15), call (713)524-6706. through TicketMaster at (214)373-8000. Ken LUdwig's comedy Lend Me a * 5 pm, Round Up Saloon ~b~~~ For a complete schedule or more info, call Tenor, directed by Lynn Beaver, is being the USA Film Festival at (214)821-6300. staged today through April 26 at the Sam Starring: ~~IJ·I1P,~ I •• I Bass Community Theatre, 600 N. Lee St. in Round Rock. Performances are at 8 p.m. {:r 1< {:r Edna Jean Robinson and Pitiful Bitch, .• Wednesdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sun- days; tickets are $6 to $7.50. For reserva- Amanda Rogers, BuHy Forte, Cherry Jackson tions and more info, call (512)244-0440. Nelda Pickens, Di Di Rodrigues, MayBeth Blackhead Pro Arts Collective presents Ntozake * Shange's choreopoem For Colored Girls .y. and a host of honeys .• who have considered suicide when the •• rainbow is enuff today through Sunday {:r 1< 1< vying for the coveted 1997 Crown 2:} (April 11-13) at the Public Domain, 807 •• Congress Ave. in Austin. Boyd Vance di- 1< {:r 1< ~ Featuring: Superstar Dionne Warwick performs in concert with the rects the classic piece at 8 p.m. today and The world premiere Video from South Beach ~ •. Houston Symphony at Jones Hall on Saturday, April 19. Sunday, and 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday. For reservations or more info, call (512) Recording Artist Ric Nelson •. Grammy award-winning singer Dionne 499-TIXS or (512)474-4494. i * Warwick appears in concert with the Capital City Comedy Club and the 2:} featuring Edna Jean Robinson and Pitiful Bitch 11 Houston Symphony on Saturday, April 19, United Court of Austin join forces at 8:30 at 8 p.m. in Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana. A p.m. Wednesday, April 16, for a fund-raiser ".y. •." Benefiting:-- portion of proceeds from this event benefit for the HIV Wellness Center and other The College Fund/UNCF. Tickets ($21- 1< UCA charities. Tickets are going for a $10 11 The TCCAIDS FUND * * tr1<* $56) are available at the Houston Ticket donation. The evening includes comedian Center and TicketMaster outlets or by call- Joey Saab's stand-up plus a tribute to Round Up Saloon 3912 Cedar Springs, Dallas 214.522.9611 ing (713)227-ARTS or (800)828-ARTS. "Grease I and II" by the UCA and a special Houstonians can enjoy an evening of performance by the Austin Babtist THE TCCAIDS FUND, INC. R O. BOX 35801 DALLAS,TEXAS 75235 laughter and songs of political satire when Women. For reservations or more info, call Mark Russell appears at the April 24 (512)467-2333, (512)467-8691 or (512) annual fund-raiser for the Houston Area 219-9537. Capital City Comedy Club IS lo- Women's Center, which begins at 6 p.m. at cated at 8120 Research Blvd. in Austin.

TWT APRIL 11 • APRIL 17 1997 PAGE 48 TWr ADDU" _ l!..DDII 1'7 lorn ~ DAC.C ..10 THAT OLD FEELING Follows That Old Formula That Just Doesn't Work For Diva Bette

s gay icons go, Our Lady of the Con- REVIEWED BY MARK DEATON Your NttDS must~e meLII'II'I""IIIIIINOW, A tinental Baths, Bette Midler, is about the closest thing to royalty that we've got But Bette has a problem. She's a person- That Old Feeling is the story of movie ality and a performer, but not since The star diva Lilly Leonard (Midler, naturally), Rose have these things added up to movie who meets up with her much-hated ex- Your DRtAMS must~e fulfilleollllllllllllllllllllNOW, star. Her new comedy, That Old Feeling, husband Dan DeMauro, a writer (insert and the just-released-on-video The First stereotypical Italian TV actor here), at the Wives Club are the bad and the good of wedding of their daughter (drop in bland the diva we love. That Old Feeling follows ingenue here). Both have new spouses in the same formula she has used to guide tow (yet more TV types), while the daugh- ter is clearly marrying the wrong guy the mediocre comedies she's done (think . HW-Challenged (pompous straight type you've never heard Jinxed!), while First Wives follows a blue- of) instead of the paparazzo who's chasing print of success (Outrageous Fortune and Ruthless People). When Bette's good she's her mom (cute, scruffy guy who could use a Shave). Midler and ex have big blowups, good, but sometimes she just doesn't then ... big surprise! They realize they still seem to have a clue about what she's doing. want each other; and they want each other Call for FREE Brocnure ana Viaeo in the Porsche out back. And that's pretty much it During the second hour, Midler and Dennis Farina (as DeMauro) just hide out and moon over each other, while the ~~~~~~.JJJJ rest of the cast runs around making "How could they?!" noises. What stops Feeling dead in its tracks is that Midler falls back in love. We don't want that Bette is the Queen of the Snappy Comeback. Say something stupid and no one can knock you down faster. First Wives The battle of the sexes comes full circle when happily di- knew enough to stall Midler's falling in love vorced Lilly Leonard {Bette Midler] and her ex {Dennis again with her ex until after the end of the Farina] are reunited at their daughter's wedding in That Old Feeling. movie. In her new release, nothing's left after the fur flies at the wedding. When you get three extended dance numbers (one a Bette does her best work when you sur- tIi% conga line) plus Bette warbling "Some- round her with good talent and let her fly. where Along the Way," you know the film- Her Wives costars, Goldie Hawn and makers have used padding to eat up ;0 Diane Keaton, along with a zinger-filled screen time. ·····'·*·1·.'···1 ..•. script by Paul Rudnick and Robert Harling The First Wives Club fares much better, (of Jeffrey and Steel Magnolias, respec- even though it also takes a major right turn Viatical Settlements, Inc. tively), provide a setup in which the three I,11 about halfway through its plot The wives ;; main characters bounce and giggle, leav- spend the first part of the movie outraged ing you at times laughing too hard to catch at having been dumped, only to figure out your breath. By contrast, That Old Feeling that vengeance is the b~st. way to lead an is directed by the sitcom-heavy hand of all-girl comedy to a rollicking conclusion. : Founding Member t\l~ Member NAPWA Carl Reiner (of The Dick Van Dyke Show), First Wives is the Nme to FIve of the Who fawns on Bette, giving no one else a nineties - forget screwing the boss, go for Chance to get a punchline in edgewise. the ones closer to you; the payoff's so

PAGE 51 much better. Wives also has great gay in- jokes, lots of campy supporting players (Ivana Trump, Bronson Pinchot and Sarah Jessica Parker) and terrific physical com- edy beyond anything you'll find in a Jim Workout to fight HIV/AIDS Carrey movie. The scene in which Midler, Hawn and Keaton try to escape detection and related cancers... by using a window-washers' platform out- side a Manhattan skyscraper is alone worth the rental price. The Manhattan of That Old Feeling looks exactly like what it is: a Hollywood backlot peopled by cute ethnic stereotypes.

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PAGE 54 PAGE 55 HOUSTON BOWLING HOUSTON - The Montrose Monday EXPLOSIVE Night Men's League is headed into the final weekof play with Spank My Feet, Five Easy EROTIC pieces and Four Tops leading the playoffs. Heading up the Rolloffs are Coming Attrac- tions, Lola & Her Showgirls and Utility Boys. FANTASIESI RalphSikes bowled high scratch game (265) andseries (684). Roy Rainwater bowled high 1-900- handicap game and Tim Romaine series. Bowling is at Palace Lanes at 9 p.m. on The summer league starts April 28. For more Monday.The summer league starts April 28. info, call Pat at (713)437·6218. I-GET- CallTom at (713)522·9612. Final standings for the AUSTIN GAMBLERS Inner Loop Sunday HIM Evening League have AUSTIN - Richard Davis' 246 was high Don't Eat the Daisy in scratch game in the Gamblers Bowling first, with We Go There League at Dart Bowl on April 1. Davis also Too in second, Sleeping scored the league's high handicap game With the Enema in third (314) and high handicap series (734) for the and T.T.w.w. in fourth. night. High scratch series went to Mike Individual awards went Strand with 642. Davis was 126 pins over to Rodney Seiler for average, best for the day. Ease It In, still sol- high average (208) for idly atop the team standings ahead of Heavy the men and to Peri Cain (195) for the Equipment and Missing Impossible, scored women. High scratch game for the men went the high scratch team game (782) and series to Tom O'Dell (300) and to Linda Dees (277) (2,252). for the women. High handicap game for the men went to Brian Bergeron and for the L.A.M.B.D.A. women to Judy Hatfield. High scratch series BOWLING went to Steve Lewis for the men and Nancy Malandrino for the women. Team awards DALLAS - Red Hankies, 22's and Dy- went to Don't Eat the Daisy for high scratch namic Duos hold the top three spots in game, Palace Pussies for high scratch L.A.M.B.D.A. Bowling as of 4/3/97. Bruce series, Goldilocks & the Three Bares for Garcia bowled high scratch game (268) and handicap game and Sleeping With the series (721) and handicap game and series Enema for handicap series. Bowling is at for the men, while Kat Ellis bowled high Palace Lanes at 7 p.m. on Sundays. For more scratch game (225) and handicap game and info, call Tom at (713) 522·9612. Summer series for the women, with Diana King taking league begins April 20. high scratch series (569). With one more week of play left, the Bowling is on Thursdays at 8:45 p.m. at Wednesday Night Mixers report Gutter Burn- Don Carter's West. For more info about L.A.M.B.D.A. Bowling, call Keith McCall at per in first, Gutter Trash in second and The Velcro Kids in third. For the men, Tom O'Dell (817)267·9055 (metro). bowled high scratch game (270) and series (714), while Luis Aleman bowled high handi- RAINBOW BOWLING cap game and Ed Harris handicap series. For DALLAS - Balls.Com, Butch Babes and the women, Pat DeCarlo bowled high scratch Grannie and the Jets lead the pack in Hain- game (189) and Terry Shannon series (548), bowlers standings as of 4/1/97. For the men, while Kristin Hess had both high handicap this week's high scratch game was bowled by game and series. Summer bowling will be at Jack Swartz (276), who also took high Palace Lanes at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. scratch series (696). For the women, Judy Summer league play starts April 23. For more Baker bowled high scratch game (197) and info, call Tom at (713)522·9612. Cindy Harris high scratch series (479). Balls R Out is in first place in the Monday The Rainbowlers bowl on Tuesday nights NightWomen's League, followed by Marks-A. at 8:30 at Bronco Bowl, 2600 Ft. Worth Ave. Lot, TAZ Club and Sappho Strikers. Bowling in Dallas. For more info, call Paul at (214) is at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at AMF Southway. 528.5813. '*1

PAGE 67 people with so much hate;' Enriquez said Foundation, the AIDS Resource Center DALLAS'CATHEDRAL in a press release. "I raised my daughters and the Gay & Lesbian Community Center. to believe in the strength of diversity and The vote was taken at its recent Board OF HOPE EXPANDING the dignity of all humans. I am honored to meeting in March. have received the ALGPC endorsement." "Over the last year, we have been dis- ITS MINISTRY Enriquez campaign manager Manuel cussing the strategic direction of the Foun- Plan Callsfor Branch of Medina said the candidate's office had dation and have contemplated a restruc- Church in Oak Cliff Area. received one call saying, "Gay lovers, how turing to better serve the diverse needs of can you consider that homo endorse- our community," said Board President Steven B. Hawkins. "We have tried to be - DALLAS - The Cathedral of Hope ment?" Another caller blasted the cam- paign for "associating with faggots;' Me- and do - all things for all people under the Metropolitan Community Church has an- present operating structure, without the nounced its intention of beginning a new dina said. accompanying financial support necessary event and still serves as its director and co- ministry in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas The word "faggots" also made headlines to do so." organizer, conceived of it as a way of under the leadership of Rev. Jon Haack. An after Council Place 6 incumbent Eric Initial plans include looking at the re- bringing Houstonians up to date on the lat- organizational meeting will be held at 7 Mitchell reportedly used the slur in early structuring of the AIDS Resource Center est developments as soon as possible. p.m. on Thursday, April 24 at the Unitarian March to an aide of fellow Council member and the Gay and Lesbian Community Cen- "I think that strategy worked, because Universalist Church, 3839 W. Kiest Blvd. Daryl Slusher. Mitchell told the aide, Robin ter as separate operating entities. Hawkins we have been able to bring to the city, According to Haack, the idea of an MCC Cravey, in private after a perceived slight anticipates the restructuring will take the ahead of time, everything that is new;' Rios branch in Oak Cliff began when it was dis- during a Council session, that he (Mitchell) remainder of the year to complete. As part said. Scientists on the front lines of covered that hundreds of people living in was "sick of you and your faggot friends. of the evaluation process, the Foundation research join others in bringing invaluable the area had registered their attendance at I've been nice." The incident led to a call by will arrange town hall meetings, meet with information to patients, health care work- one of the worship services of Cathedral of Austin's daily newspaper, The Austin community leaders, including the lesbian ers and clinicians. Hope, but had not become active in its cur- American-Statesman, for an apology from leadership, and seek input from staff, The two-day '97 conference, which is rent ministries. Haack wants the new min- Mitchell. clients and volunteers on how best to expected to draw nearly 1,000 from across istry to reach out specifically to those peo- Eric Samson, an openly gay candidate implement the Foundation's strategic plans the nation, will be held at George R. Brown ple and to anyone else seeking a church who is running against Mitchell for Place 6 and to serve the overall needs of the com- Convention Center April 18-19, from 8 closer to home and distinct in its worship (a third candidate, Willie Lewis, received the ALGPC endorsement for the spot), munity. With no set timeline for the a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m.-noon style. changes to be completed, Hawkins wants on Saturday. Open to the public as well as Weekly worship services are planned to said he has not been harassed during his to make sure feedback is received from all health care professionals, it is being under- begin in mid-May on Sunday evenings at campaign. "It is unfortunate that Ms. Enri- interested parties. written largely by Twelve Oaks Hospital. the Unitarian Church. For more information quez was harassed;' Samson said Mon- According to Charles Domingues, The keynote speaker is Mark Wainberg, ,1II' day. "As a candidate for public office, she II on the April 24 meeting, or on the new 1 L.M.S.W., Executive Director of the Foun- M.D., of Jewish General Hospital in Mont- services, call (214)941-5769. will be a lightning rod for that kind of igno- rance. I hope she will use her position to dation, "We're excited about the opportuni- real, Quebec, Canada, who is President of AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL engage these ignorant people in a dia- ties that can evolve from this strategic the International-USA AIDS Society. Dr. logue of tolerance." change. We should be able to build two Wainberg will speak on "Overcoming Drug HOPEFUL RECEIVES Enriquez planned a press conference successful entities that offer even better Resistance in the Treatment of HIV for later this week, just after this issue of programs and services to our community." Disease." HATE CALLS OVER THIS WEEK IN TEXAS went to press. "I invite all For more information on how to become Other speakers include AIDS treatment mayoral and City Council candidates to involved in the changes, call the Founda- and research specialists from Houston and GAY ENDORSEMENT join me in the fight against hate in Austin;' tion at (214)528-0144. elsewhere across the state and country; as Enriquez Plans Press Conference, she said. at previous conferences, a representative HOUSTON CONFERENCE of Project Inform, the San Francisco-based Urging Other Candidates DALLAS' FOUNDATION organization that works to disseminate To Condemn Prejudice. ON AIDS TO Focus ON information about the disease, will also speak. Lectures and discussions will in- AUSTIN - The Austin mayoral and City FOR HUMAN DRUG RESISTANCE, clude time for questions from the audience. Council elections are less than a month UNDERSTANDING A highlight this year will be the honoring away, and already prejudices against the WOMEN AND DISEASE of Luc Montagnier, M.D., a Pans-based gay community seem to be having a heavy VOTES Dr. Luc Montagnier of France researcher whose work in the early 1980s influence on the way the campaigns are RESTRUCTURING PLAN To Be Honored for Work led to the discovery of HIV, with the confer- shaping up. ence's Lifetime Achievement Award. The On Monday, City Council Place 5 candi- Leading to Discovery of HIV. Town Meetings, Other Input Community Organization Awar~ is goinj:l date Bobbie Enriquez reaffirmed her plea- Will Be Sought. HOUSTON - "Every single aspect of to NAMES Project Houston, which coordi- sure that she had been endorsed by the this conference is an example of the com- nates local contributions to the AIDS Austin Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus at the DALLAS - The Board of Directors of mitment of our community;' said Dr. Adan Memorial Quilt. group's March 31 candidates' forum - the Foundation for Human Understanding Rios of the Houston Conference on AIDS Both awards will be presented at the even though that endorsement brought has voted unanimously in favor of moving in America, scheduled for next Friday and Ninth Annual Humanitarian Award Dinner, anonymous hate calls to her campaign. forward with its strategic plans to evaluate Saturday. Rios, who founded the annual to be held Friday evening at 7 p.m. in the "It is unfortunate that in Austin we have the present operating structure of the iWT APRIL 11 - APRIL 17 1997 PAGE 69 PAGE 68 Four Seasons Ballroom of the Four Sea- mended donation at the door, led to the other concerned citizens. The brunch is sons Hotel. A dance will follow the awards raising of nearly $4,500 - not as much as this Sunday, April 13, at the Moose Cafe. Dinner organizers are accepting propos- ceremony, with music provided by Quiet the previous year, but still fantastic. And als for local benefiCiaries of this year's ban- The special guest will be Mosbacher En- Storm. Tickets for the dinner are $40 per the 100-plus patrons enjoyed themselves quet. Deadline for submissions is next ergy President and announced candidate person and must be purchased in ad- with food, drinks and the music of deejays Tuesday, April 15. Call (713)523-9611. Rob Mosbacher, Jr., a Republican. Mayoral vance. To make reservations, call (713) John Branch and Warren Christie. and City Council races in Houston are offi- 965-0566. "I was very happy; it was a fun party," cially nonpartisan. SAN ANTONIO CAUCUS In addition to drug resistance, another said primary host Chuck Watson of the art The guest moderator of the event will be major theme of this year's conference will auction event he helped found. "It keeps MAKES ENDORSEMENTS former HGLPC President Terri Richardson. be pregnancy, women and children, an growing every year. I used to run a gallery, ''The HGLPC is very excited about Mr. IN COUNCIL RACES issue which will be highlighted by the pres- so I knew a bunch of artists - that's how Mosbacher meeting with our community," ence of Rebecca Denison, an HIV-positive this began. We had the cooperation of the Candidates Receive Backing said LuJack Tyler, who is Special Events woman from San Jose, California who, Acme Art Gallery. I got involved with the Coordinator for the caucus. In Seven Contests. after doing a great deal of research on the Octopus Club, and loved how all the Launched in June 1996, the Power matter, decided to become pregnant and money it raised went to people with AIDS SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Brunch series has hosted Dr. Lee P Brown, gave birth to twins, both of them HIV- who need it, and at the same time every- Equal Rights Political Caucus endorsed state Rep. Sylvester Turner, former City negative. body had fun at Octopus events. nine candidates in the upcoming race for Controller George Greanias and state Sen. the ten seats on the San Antonio City A display of panels from the NAMES "It seems like we attract works from a John Whitmire. Project AIDS Memorial Quilt is also sched- bunch of artists who are not so well known; Council at the group's candidate forum Power Brunch 5 runs from 12:30-3 p.m. Tuesday night. uled in conjunction with the conference. I think that's part of the event's fun .... lt's The Moose Cafe is located at 1340 W. Gray Display hours are 6-8 p.m. on April 17 also gotten to be more and more erotic There are 47 candidates running for the at Waugh. Seating is limited; to reserve (unfolding at 6 p.m.), 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on April every year, which is fun; you never know ten positions in the election; only in District seats, call HGLPC at (713)521-1000, ext. 18 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on April 19. what kind of creations the participants are 10, which was one of three districts for 2. Advance tickets are $25, and tickets at In lieu of a registration fee, conference going to come up with!" which the SAERPC made no endorse- the door (if still available) will be $35. organizers are asking that participants On March 30, the Easter Brunch was ment, is an incumbent running, thanks to make donations to NAMES Project Hous- held at Zilker Clubhouse and attracted HOUSTON BLACK TIE local term limit rules. ton, to be mailed to International Meeting about 150 people - nearly half again as Thirteen candidates spoke to the gath- Managers, Inc.; 4550 Post Oak Place, many as the previous year. The event DINNER TO CHOOSE ering of about 50 people, which included Suite 342; Houston, TX 77027; call (713) included a ham and turkey buffet, Easter about 20 voting SAERPC members and 965-0566. bonnet contest and Easter basket auction. '97 BENEFICIARIES which was held at Metropolitan Community The conference hotel for out-of-town One basket went for $450 alone; the entire Annual Gala Fund-Raiser Church. Seven other candidates returned guests is the Four Seasons Hotel Houston, afternoon raised $4,003 for the Kirby Fund. their questionnaires but were unable to 1300 Lamar St. Call (713)650-1300. Last year the Octopus Club hosted 29 Set for Nov. 8 at Hyatt Regency. attend the meeting. One of the absentees, Debra Guerrero in District 3, still received For conference registration information, events and raised over $56,000. Club HOUSTON - The Houston Black Tie the SAERPC endorsement. Guerrero was cali (713)222-1358. "members" take turns hosting events of Dinner, Inc. is accepting proposals through one of two women backed by the group. their own design, which have just two next Tuesday from organizations that wish Candidates endorsed by the caucus OCTOPUS CLUB requirements: All money raised must go to to be chosen as beneficiaries of the were Joel V. Williams and Mario Salas for the Paul Kirby Fund, and participants must group's annual festive dress-up dinner, to EVENTS RAISE OVER District 2 (dual endorsement); Debra Guer- have fun while they're helping the cause. be held later this year. The dinners are the rero, District 3; Victor Lamphier and Trini- The next major Octopus Club event is the annual centerpiece of the Houston Black $8,000 FOR AUSTIN dad T. Mata (dual), District 4; Jose Galle- group's annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration Tie Dinner committee, which sponsors the gos Jr., District 5; Raul F. Quiroga Jr., AIDS FUND on May 3, with site and details to be an- fund-raising galas to support numerous District 7; Frederikka Buhl, District 8; and nounced. To get involved, call (512) local and statewide groups and one nation- Easter Brunch, Acme Art Auction Steve Burch, District 9. No endorsements 479-0817 or (512)406-6173. al organization that work to advance the were made for Districts 1, 6 or 10. Draw Hundreds for Good Cause. rights of gay and lesbian people and those "I think the majority (of caucus voters) AUSTIN - The Octopus Club knows with HIV. ROB MOSBACHER, JR. was swayed by the candidates who actu- how to throw a party - or two! In less than This year's dinner will be held on Nov. 8 ally attended, SAERPC Co-Chair Dan a week, the Austin group hosted its second To MEET WITH at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Castor told TWT NEWS. "All 13 who attended annual Easter Brunch and its sixth annual Houston. Last year's event was a huge HOUSTON ACTIVISTS support our demand that sexual orientation Acme Art Auction, raising nearly $8,500 for success, bringing in $110,000 that was and gender identity be added to the non- shared between the national Gay and the Paul Kirby Fund at AIDS Services of 'Power Brunch 5' with Candidate discrimination charter of the city. Guerrero Austin to provide emergency financial Lesbian Victory Fund and 12 local and Is This Sunday At Moose Cafe. state beneficiaries. did pretty good on the survey, and begged assistance to people living with AIDS. our forgiveness for not being able to attend The Acme Art Auction last Saturday at HOUSTON - The Houston Gay & A kickoff party held at JR's Bar & Grill in tonight." early March drew a large crowd and saw the Acme Art Warehouse featured over 70 Lesbian Political Caucus and the Human The SAERPC endorsed incumbent pieces of art, ranging from paintings to Rights Campaign have scheduled power 50 individuals sign up as table captains. Mayor Bill Thornton for reelection at its drawings to sculptures to collages and on Brunch 5, another in a series of events For more information about the dinner, Mayoral Candidate Forum on March 25. across the spectrum. The silent auction of designed to bring potential mayoral candi- Orhow to become involved in planning, call For more information on the SAERPC, Call the donated pieces, plus a $5 recom- dates together with local activists and (713)523-9611. (210)828-2723. .."

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GUILLORY OF HOUSTON. I KEEPING IN SHAPE IS NOT ONLY TONY'S FAVORITE VOCATION; IT'S HIS OCCU- PATION. HE IS CURRENTLY AN AEROBICS COORDINATOR , AT A LOCAL YMCA. THIS SINGLE SAGITTARIUS ALSO ENJOYS SWIMMIMG AND WEIGHTLIFTING. IfI. PHOTOS: Z'XP()SU'1ZZ P'R'71t7S 4 7i6 HOUSTON TEA - Last week at JR's, This Sunday, a bevy of friends and fans before 1° p.m. and reduced price well Jerome Banasik, Jr. [below, r] got lucky are sure to be at Gentry for "Salute A drinks until 11 p.m .... Rising Star," a fund-raiser to help the lovely This Sunday at 10:30 p.m., Inergy and and talented Kourtney Van Wales on her Basic Brothers present the Mr. Gay Pride way to Miss Gay USofA. This all-star All-American contest. In addition to many extravaganza will feature a host of talented and good-looking contestants, Houston's hottest entertainers. Rain or special guests at this regional preliminary shine, Gentry continues to sizzle with to Mr. Gay All-American include Jonathan sensational male strip contests every George, John Martin Beebe, Thomas Wednesday and Sunday and super sexy Rodriguez, Oscar Paredes,Christopher Boy Toy dancers seven nights a week .... Graham and Regina Dane.... This Sunday, BRB Speaking of sexy !en Jerry Atwood, Sharon Montgomery, manager Sam Cathey guys and contests, [right] invites last Sunday at the Tommie Lee Jackson and Terry Pierce. twice in one night. Not only did he win a Tickets are $150 with proceeds benefiting 1997 Gold Eagle coin, he got to have his everyone to join him Ripcord, Ken Claude for an exciting [right] captured the the Pet Patrol. For additional information, picture taken with solid gold hunk Chris call (713)639-2000 .... Aber [I]. Aside from making out like evening of dinner title of Mr. Prime and a show. The fun Choice '97. A hard- Next Saturday, April 19, EJ'swill host a Jerome did, one of the best ways to end benefit tribute to former Miss Gay Houston your weekend is at JR's,where they serve begins at 6 p.m. with working individual the club's popular who certainly raised Burgandy Woods. All entertainers who up that infamous well vodka juice drink would like to perform are invited to attend. special, hot male dancers and SRO Steak Night on the patio. At 8 p.m., Tuna a lot of money for While you're karaoke for your enjoyment. Next Sunday, Melt and the "Lean On Me" cast with Ms. various local enjoying this salute April 20, be sure to check out the Basic TGRA candidate Nevada present "Dream charities, Ken becomes part of a long list of to a legendary lady, Brothers summer fashion show at 8 p.m .... The Impossible Dream" benefiting the Colt marvelous men over 40 .... say hello to bar The weekly party schedule lineup at 45's Stone Soup Fund and Omega House. Next Saturday,April 19, the Club staffers Lucy and Heaven has something for everyone. Edge See you there .... Houston and the Texas Renegades, along Richard [left, I-rl. Wednesdays, Boy Bar Thursdays, Fierce The Haley Bop comet may be gone, but with the National Leather Association, These two goodtime Fridays, International Underground a stellar lineup of entertainment still shines present a Spring Iniquity party by the pool. at the Midtowne Spa. Tomorrow night, As part of NLA's annual anniversary gals can't wait to Saturdays and Super Show Sundays all serve your favorite refreshing beverage. Midtowne transforms into The Garage for celebration, this event will be highlighted feature great drink specials, gorgeous go- SAN ANTONIO TEA - Mick's go gods, high-energy dance music and an evening of levi and leather. On April by complimentary beverages and a catered 19, they're bringing you a special show buffet from 1-4 p.m .... Hideaway in the Yard shopping center is with adult video star Dallas Taylor and Mr. your alternative hangout if loud music and When they say cover charges are not your cup of tea. Your Midtowne '96 Kyle Smith. Journey back to "no shirt, no cover, Oz on May 9 with guests China Doll, no kidding" at Gimme Pilsen-Licher, J.T.Stone and a Pacific Street's gaggle of go-go boys. There's always Sunday Male something going on at the place where the Overload, they night never ends.... mean it. Just ask At the Friday jovial lody [left]: he friendly staffers like Dennis Morris, Alan night debut of Klub certainly enjoys the See, assistant manager Michael White and Kamp at Rich's, we multitude of nearly Chris Williamson [above, I-r] waiting to focused in on cast naked men who hosts, Matthew and Lee [above, l-r], have welcome you to the ultimate video dance regulars Chevelle pack themselves into the club every put together a lineup of drink specials for Brooks and Lana weekend for a healthy dose of high energy club experience. Coming April 20, the happy hour that allow you to wet your club will present an unprecedented Blake [left, I-r]. party action. Every Saturday, Leather & Along with this whistle without breaking the bank. evening of illusion. The all-star cast will Flesh Fantasy Night offers no cover for Nobody beats their prices for early include, from the famed Baton Show Bar dynamic duo, those in erotic leather. As always, Caged tonight's festivities feature hostess Simply afternoon cocktails with a touch of class. in Chicago, Monica Munro as Barbra Heat dancers heat things up, while cheap They're open daily from 3 p.m.-2 a.m. and Streisand and Cher and Cezanne as Janet Divine, Yolanda, Sophia Mcintosh and drinks keep it cool ... Trash Disco with deejay Chris Sill. Mark this weekend they celebrate the grand Jackson; from South Beach, Florida, the The Diana Foundation will hold its 43rd opening of their all-new patio. For more your calendars now for next Friday's fourth incomparable Electra as Bette Midler and awards ceremony on Saturday, April 26 at info, surf onto Mick's web page at annual Torn T-Shirt Party.Saturday night at Lucille Ball, Houston favorite Kourtney Van La Colombe D'Or's Grande Salon de la www.flash.net/-beartx/micks/ or give them Rich's is The Hot Spot with magnificent Wales as Dolly Parton and Madonna and Comtesse. Beginning at 7 p.m., the a call at (210)828-4222 .... male dancers and deejay J.D. Arnold LasVegas legend Hot Chocolate as Tina evening will consist of a seated dinner, an It was no April Fool: The Annex is open turning up the heat. There's also no cover Turner and Patti LaBelle. Don't miss it.. .. open bar and musical entertainment by and doing things in a really big way! Eagle

1WT APRIL 11 - APRIL 17 19Q7 PAGE 74 World Wide Web. These sites are intended one. Daily happy hour drink specials and Mountain Saloon's sister club threw open to improve the community's access to BroadwaY546 @Cheever·SanAntonio male dancers on weekends insure that enc;;;e ~...Il n (210) 821-5345 information about gay, lesbian, bisexual its doors April 1 in the old Nite Owl loca- you'll be back again and again.... . W MJ®@ UUL.©;, tion at 330 San Pedro and welcomed the The Bexar County Bears host their Fiesta and transgender-owned businesses, organi- zations and services. The Gay and Lesbian party next Friday, April 18 at 9 p.m. at ReBar. Featured events include Mr. Fiesta Chamber of Commerce'sinternet address is http://www.stick.netlusers/ Bear and Mr. Fiesta Cub contests, charity flogo/glccsa, while the Gay and Lesbian raffles, a silent auction and champagne Community Center's home page internet toast. For information or membership, call address is http://home.earthlink.netl- (210)377-7308 .... trottski. AUSTINteaClOUS - The folks at 'Bout !t Time really know how to throw a community with a huge party. Manager party! Miss Xanna Tony and co-owner Norman [above, I-r] Don't and her bass were all smiles as celebrants explored the liI'l.I player Robert of The club, and it's surprising how many nooks ~~f 1I Wanted [left, I-r] and crannies an explorer can discover ~ enjoyed themselves there! There's a cozy dance floor, front and after performing during the club's daylong Our CRUISE CAMERA found local party back bars, lots of wander space and plenty Carnival Party last Saturday.The Babtist divas Claudia and Jennifer [above, I-r] liv- of great people, from bears to Firedancers Women, Mr. TGRA 1998 candidate Wayne ing it up at The Saint's Friday Night Dance to TGRA members and lots of other extra- Marion, Agusta Blush and the usual show- Party,which features the Alamo City's ordinary folks. TWT Austin rep Bruce stopping stars and many others took part in hottest male dancers along with hostess Williams journeyed to the Alamo City and the event, which raised $1,021.25 for Shady Lady. This Sunday, The Saint hosts declared The Annex a huge success. He Project Transitions and the Pediatric AIDS Babe Meyers' Miss Fiesta Pageantwith spe- reports that John Crawford did a superb League. Way to go, all! Pam says entries cial guests Katherine York, Erica Andrew, job getting the place ready. Check it out. ... are still being taken for the Miss Universal Pauletta Leigh, Kristen Kline and emcee Tickets and sponsor packages are still Thang comedy pageant at the end of the Shady Lady. Texas legend Larry "Hot available for this year's Webb Party,sched- month; don't delay, get that $10 entry fee Chocolate" Edwards returns to The Saint uled for Friday, April 18, at the Tobin Estate in today. And you should've seen the stage one night only, Thursday, April 24, as on the grounds of Oakwell Farms.All pro- multitalented boss lady playing deejay part of her eight-city Texas tour. See you ceeds benefit the San Antonio AIDS during Carnival Party; what a spinner! The there.... volleyball courts are refurbished and ready Foundation .... Switch night at Eagle Mountain Saloon Coronation ceremonies for the Royal for action; come get ready for 'Bout Time's was filled with surprises, not the least of Sovereign Imperial Court of the Alamo summer leagues.... which featured club owner John doing his Empire is scheduled for this Saturday, April thing for the first time ever and raising lots 12 at the Seven Oaks Resort beginning at 8 of money for local charities, as did the p.m., followed on Sunday by a victory entire club staff and other entertainers who brunch, also at Seven Oaks at 11:30 a.m. really brought the house down. Both EMS For reduced-price advance tickets, or more and The Annex are selling T-shirts, not only information, call (210)223-2177 weekdays for the clubs, but for TGRA and the San 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and ask for J.P.... Antonio Gay Dart League at $10 a piece. River City's premier spa, A.c.i., will be Mr. TGRA '98 Mario's busy with his efforts open 24 hours a day from April 18-27 in to capture the title and has two big events celebration of Fiesta. Stop by and enjoy Charlie's always has something for coming up: his pre-Fiesta party is sched- their facilities, including spa, hot tub and everyone, and Orca's Sunday feast leaves uled for this Sunday, April 13, followed by pool, or stay over in one of their spacious his Uncle Sam party on Wednesday, April folks smiling [above] thanks to the chef's secret ingredients. Miss Gay America rooms .... 16. Miss Gay Fiesta candidate Charanga is 2015 bartender Lauren Taylor was flawless last Sunday also busy at work and will be hosting a Michael and regular night in her Showtime, with special guests barbecue dinner on Saturday, April 19 party boy Jason [left, Erica Andrews, Jordynn Scott and luscious starting at 4 p.m. These two individuals, I-r] are always on dancers Tex and Landon. Vanessa Gordon along with Destiny Harper, are truly an hand to make your will step in to guest emcee this Sunday's time at one of San inspiration for all to admire .... The Gay and Lesbian Community Center Showtime, with guests Scarlett Leigh, Stacy Antonio's friendliest Holiday and more magnificent male has completed two internet sites on the r ',I clubs a memorable TWr APRIL 11 - APRIL 17 1997 PAGE 77 Meltdown Madness from 4-9 p.m. weekly, night it was. EdnaJean Robinson & Pitiful dancers. Nacha Type is off to New York, Her managing duties won't interfere with featuring $1.50 burgers, dogs and Bitch [below] joined the Easter Bunny in but she'll return for her Thursday show her performance schedule. You can still sausages.And Margie's still doing her April 17 with guests Morgan Mills and catch her at the fabulous Monday night grilled steak and chicken magic for $5 Terra Rayne. Be warned: It's Turnabout time Dallas Strip-Off. Tonight, you won't want from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays. Happy again come Wednsday, April 23; don't miss to miss a whole room full of great perform- birthday, Dierdra!. .. this! And don't miss Tuesday's $5 Steak ers as they compete for the crown in the Night (with chicken) and late-night second annual Miss Gay Highland Park amateur strip contest, or Friday's Best Deal USofA Pageant, with emcee Bubba in Town .... McNeely and special guests Erica The Cuff surprised us the other day: Andrews, Nikki Foster,Trella Thomas and They've got a pool table! We can't wait for Danyelle Winters. It's going to be spectac- hosting the great event. If you missed it, ular. Don't forget Tuesday nights with Lady our turn on the felt. Up on the roof, the don't worry. It'll be back in another 350 frozen cocktail machine is working extra Shawn and Sweet Savage. Keep checking days or so. Fortunately for you, though, for more details on Wacky Wednesdays, hard now that the weather's warming up. there is an event coming that you have And The Forum, the largest part of our coming soon.... plenty of time to make plans for and that's favorite three-in-one resort, is going hot Volleyball and Drag. The Round-Up Deejay Michael [above] flexed his Italian singing sensation Corona. She'll be hot hot with Pro/Am Men's Strip-Offs on hosts the 1997 Miss D.I.V.A. Pageantthis muscles when he turned 27 recently, and performing live on Friday, April 25, at Mondays and wacky Drag-in-a-Bag on Sunday at 6 p.m. and you won't want to he's making magnificent nostalgia every midnight. If you need something a little Wednesdays. Coming the weekend of April miss a second. See Thursday at Chain Drive, when patrons sooner, then go to Village this weekend for 18-20 is the first annual Muscle Beach, what several hours of enjoy '80s music. The TGRA chefs are three nights of nonstop dance fever on the featuring an Underwater Party, rooftop volleyball practice planning fajitas for this Sunday's cookout huge dance floor. Or head up to the Rose barbecue, Muscle Beach contest, clothes can add to a gal's on the patio, so last Sunday the Capital Room and check out what those gals are check and Kitty Meow with her studly performance! It's City Riders Motorcycling Club altered its up to. Get your application now for the South Beach dancers; work that tan fast, gonna be incredible, menu to tasty chicken breast sandwiches Miss Gay South USofA Pageantcoming up to say the least. gang!. .. with all the fixings. Chain Drive T-shirts are on Thursday, May 8. The top three winners The Edge has a monster hit in Karaoke Before Sunday, you'll now on sale; get 'em while they last. And in this last preliminary pageant will be with Michael T. on Tuesday nights; we want to drop by and get ready for the Chain's 11th anniversary eligible to compete at the Miss Gay USofA never knew so see Robert [right], Pageantfinals. USA Pageantry brings the many folks could weekend April 18-20, featuring a Boxer one of the Round- contest to Dallas again this year, with the sing so well! Among Party on Friday and steak feast on Up's favorite bar- week of pageantry hitting the main floor at the talented regulars Sunday.... tenders. He'll whip The Blue Flamingo is coming off a wild Village Station starting Sunday, May 18 and are Michael W. and up something to get running through Thursday, May 22. The Dan [above, I-rl, weekend, and Laura is planning lots more your toes tappin' and get you out on that final night is scheduled for Friday, May 23 although the latter is big things for her valued, varied and vast dance floor. Coming April 27, the Round- ~I, clientele. Musically, upcoming shows in the Ballroom of the Dallas Grand Hotel. leaving for New Up and Turtle Creek Chorale present the Make your plans attend this unparalleled II.England come the include Classified tonight; Power Squid wild 'n' tacky Miss Big Thickette 1997 Saturday; The Thumbs on Monday the spectacle of pomp and pageantry as end of the month. Last Sunday saw another Pageant. It's always a fabulous night of 14th; Swiss Miss and Dead End Cruisers on Natasha Richards prepares to crown her great Edge of Cabaret Show by Boyd Vance campy fun. Mark your calendars now! ... Wednesday the 16th; and Cereal Boy successor.... and friends; they'll return April 20. Don't In the mood for a Killers and Girl Robots on Thursday the Everybody's been talking about it and miss Tony's Boys shaking their weekend fling? Then now it's finally happened. Kourtney Wells moneymakers from 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 17th .... Sue Ellen's is the FOOT-LONG NOTES: [arne Perry is the is taking over at Kolors! Kourtney is the Thursday nights. Little Debbie's Shut Up place for you. host for a Male Dancer Contest at 9 p.m. and Dance Party is coming April 26, with Victoria [left] knows Mondays at Midtowne Spa.... That place free tapes, CDs, posters and more. And get that they've got a never closes, folks, so there's always ready for The Hair Ball!. .. week's worth of something happening .... A.C.I.-Austin, one Colton is still working his magic as entertainment and of the best-kept secrets in town, is a virtual Texas' top teacher of fabulous footwork excitement paradise of facilities and equipment to (country dancin', y'all!) at 9 p.m. Mondays crammed into just help you get into shape. And they're still at Rainbow Cattle Company. Now's a good three days. Start the offering some half-price lockers if you time to brush up with him or learn a new weekend off right hurry. Enjoy, boys! thing or two, 'cause the TGRA 1997 Open on Fridays with a cold drink, a great live DALLAS TEA - As you read last week, State Dance Competition is coming to RCC show at 7 and beautiful dancers on stage Village Station was the place to be on at 10:30. Boogie down on Saturday nights at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 19 - and that Easterwith their spectacular $18,000- new general manager [above, r] and owner with the hottest dance music and no cover means magnificent boot-scooters from all raising Easter Basket Auction. Well, now Paul Gonzales [I] couldn't be happier. Fans from 9:30-10. Sundays, of course, are over Texaswill be shufflin' into town. we've got the pictures to prove what a fun of Kourtney need not despair, however. reserved for worshipping the sun on one of Rainbow treats its family right with Sunday

PAGE 79 PAGE 78 Sue'stwo patios while enjoying their after- week at Moby Dick. First of all, make it a noon cookouts .... point to go upstairs and check out the new famous. But if you can't wait until Friday balcony bar. While you're there (Friday or night, come out for the Brick's great Foam still great videos and drink specials on = Sunday), become a member of the Balcony Parties.They've got 'em for you every Friday and Saturday and Wanda's still Beer Club. They've got some of the coldest Thursday for the rest of the summer for shakin' things up on Sunday nights. Just draft around up there. With your weekend L.- make sure to get there early and get a good spot, because the place fills up covered, you'll need to make plans for (1;\ Monday night's Bartenders in Briefs and quickly! If you have the chance this week, Tuesday night's Showtunes. Both nights are try to stop by and sample Some of the great m_ food items served up for lunch. There's so much fun, it's really hard to think about 1 going to work the next day, but it can be nothing like a little break from work at JR's. It's just a shame when you have to go back done! See you soon at Moby's .... ftl ~- "·~,f . to work, but there's always later that For a hot Friday night, the Brick's got night... you covered every single week. Tonight, hit -. / .••".', .• 0~, Throckmorton Mining Company had a If you weren't at Moby Dick on April 1, the showers and join all the jocks for the great bear weekend with those Texas Bear then you missed Howard Okon's ultimate Bats, Balls & Boxers Party benefiting the =e: Round-up guys, too. They filled the place April Fool's joke. It had everyone going. PegasusSoftball Association. There'll be every night ready to soak up everything Wayne Smith [above] drew five names out plenty of hot studs parading around in your pleasure. TWT would like to take a TMC has to offer. Get in Soon and start of the barrel for a chance at the $100,000 their athletic gear, so step up to the plate moment to congratulate James Hansen practicing your pool game. There are some prize. Of course, nobody knew at the time as soon as you can. Next Friday, fulfill your [above, I], who was recently named Mr. great tournaments coming up and you'll that it would be $100,000 worth of wildest fantasies during a night of com- Brick '97 along with first alternate Kip want a good chance at the cash prizes. Or, SHREDDED money! For the record, plete mystery. Everyone will be wearing lit- Teurs [r]. Congrats!. .. if pool's not your thing, but you could still though, the winner did get enough spend- tle more than a mask, so you'll be kept use a little dinero, how 'bout entering the able cash to make it worth his while! guessing all night long. Then, on Friday the Bear Buns Contest this Sunday night? It Cheers again, Howard! Of course, you will 25, XXX video star Tony Brocco hits the could be pretty easy money ... if you've got be a fool if you miss out on the action this Brick to show you what makes him what it takes! Even if you don't, stop in Sunday and see the other contestants for

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D~ ValleI78617 243-2608 .... 904-3324 Rainbowlers (Tues. at 8:30) . . 528-5813 .. 8226 Douglas 1311...... 890-7943 Gay and Les~an Communi~ Center 2701 Reagan SI. AIDS Information Une . . . 336-0066 Sex and LCM! Addids Anonymous.. ...440-1494 E';ng & Assoc. ~nsurance) . . . 886-8445 I Rainbow Skydiving Club. . . 357.9880 Nelson·Tebedo Community Clinic.. ..4012 Cedar Spiings .528-9254 ...... (outside Tarrant Ce.) .. 1-800-838-0066 Sotrthern Country P.O. 13151178711 243-1578 Gay & Lesbian Yellow Pages, Inc...... 754-G004 Respect All Youth (!/1Ib youth) 521-5342, axl. 288 .. P.O. 190869175219-0869 . ..528-2336 Gay and lesbian Parents Coalition International. , .. AIDS Inlertaith Networf< . Team Austin.. . .. P.O. 161701178716 Lambda Pages .... 3100 Carlisle.. ..880-7577 Rice Gay & Lesbian Alumni AssocJOFW Chapler .. Swanson, Jan, D.O.. . 1244 S. Ridge C1.1103, Hurst . P.O. 1540321, Imngl75015-4031 .. 259-9862 · 603 W. MagnOlia Ave., Suite 207 .927.2437 ...... 447-04081450-0230 Leather by Boots. 2525 Wyclffl, Suite 124 528-3685 ..... 834 S. Montclair AveI75208-5858 ...... (817)268-4100 Gay & Lesbian Swi1chboard 528-0022 AIDS Outreach Center 1125 W. Peter Smith The Tnbe. .. .. P.O. 1951178767-1951 434-3280 Life Beneladors. . . 254-1603 ...... (Micha~) 942·9537 Watson, Terry R., D.O. . . .. 3618 Fairmount GaylLesbian Info. Une (OLCS) P.O. 19t069 · 335-1994 Texas Gay Rodeo Associalion. .. P.O. 1511178767 Mardi Gras Male Dancers . . 839-3993 Sin Fronleras (rad~ program) P.O. 190922175219 ..... 520-7200 ...... 520-8781 Alliance News (TCLGA). . . 877-5544 ...... 833-0747 ...... 691-6300 ...... 826-8869 DALLAS FITNESS CENTERS (AC: 214) GaylLesbian Young Adulis 2701 Reagan SI. Assoc. 01GaylLesJBi. Educalors . . 329-3415 Un~ed Ceurt 01Austin, Inc P.O. 150235178715-C235 Sim~e Elegance Florist. . 4028 Cedar Spnngs Stonewall (Narc. Anon.) ..... 5415 Maple, Suite 120175235 The Club . ...2616S';ss...... 821-1990 ...... 521-5342, ext. 260 Brktge lhe Gap, Inc (HIVIAIDS lesting, educ.) Watertoc Coonseling Center. . . . 2525 Wallingwood ...... 559-6171 Stonewall ONe Club. . . P.O. 227031175222 Midtowne Spa 2509 Pacif< . . . . 82 t -8989 Gay Married Men's Support Group.. .. 558-1696 ...... 2825 E. Rosedalel76105 531-0223 ...... Bktg.15, Strite 1500178746 ... 329-9922 Stat Scnpt Pharmaces...... 1-800-829-3044 Stonewall Professional and Business Association .. DALLAS ORGANIZATIONSIHELPLINES (AC: 214) Gaymslers Bndge Club P.O. 190856175219.0856 Cc-Dependenls Anonymous 517.5847 BASTROP ORGANIZATION (AC: 512) .3818 Cedar Spnngs 1106 ..... 522-4006 ...... P.O. 191343175219 526-6216 ACT.UPlDallas.. . .. 521-5342, exl. 224 ...... 526-8376 Couples w/gay or bisexual partner 338-4551 RuroJ AIDS Serv. Pro.. 1002 Cheslnut 303-1403 ... 8226 Douglas l33t. . .. 373-3494 Suicice & Cnsis Center. .. 828.1000 Addicare AfcohNorth Texas Assoc. of Physicians lor Human Righls . Tarranl Ceunty LesbiarVGay Alliance .. 1219 6th Ave176104 .. 993-1207 Crews Inn 3215 N. Fitzhugh. .526-9510 D/FW MAN. (Metro Area Nudists) P.O. 6128t3l75261 ...... 772-3366 ...... 933-4334 ...... 12222 Colt Rd. .. 233-3100 ...... 877-5~877-1626 CORPUS CHRISTI CLUB (AC: 512) Dallas Ea~e 2515 Inwood Rd. 1107 357-4375 ERATH COUNTY ORGANIZATION (AC:817) Northern Ughts Alternatives 871-161 t Tarranl Coon~Tavern Gold 877-4419 Zodiac...... 4125 Gollihar.. .. 853-5080 Dallas One. .. 2615 Oak Lawn 528-0454 O/FW Young Natunsts Club. . P.O. 802815175380 AIDS Resources of Rural Texas . Oak Lawn Band Sammons Center for the Arts T.C.M.E.R.F. Drug Trealmenl C1r 900 Southland Ave. CORPUS CHRISTI ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 512) Hidden Ooor . . . 5025 Bowser. . . . 526-0620 Daire Center (adult day care lor PWAs) 522-4365 ...... P.O. 172ON1eathertord 76086 .... 596-3022 ·· 3630 Harry Hines Blvd 972-497-1458 TCU Tnangle Student Gr 921-71601336-54541 Cea~a1 Bend AIDS Foundation . . 527 Gordon Hideaway.. .. 4144 Buena Vista 559-2966 Dal. Ce. Deaf AIDS Task Force. . . P.O. 635546 FORT WORTH BUSINESSES (AC: 817) Oak Lawn Bo.;ing AssOOalion 871-0809 ...... 336-1978 HIV clinic 534-2273 ...... 814-2001 Ice Factory 4117 Ma~e Ave.. .. 52t-2024 . Ricllardsonl75083 . Casa Manana Theatre 3101 Lanca~er .... 516-544215t6-5443{TOD) Oak Lawn Community Services P.O. 1910691752t9 Teen Pr~ed HoUine. . . 332-8382 Gays Getting Together. .. P.O. 331394178463-1394 JR's. . . 3923 Cedar Spnngs 380-3808 ······················ 332-CASA ...... 4300 MacArthur 1200 520-8108 Texas AIDS Network (Thomas B.) . .335-1994 ... 882-6550 Jugs. . 3810Cengress. .521-3474 Dallas Bears . cio FHU, P.O. 190869 D.J.'s Restauranl 1308 SI. Louis 927.7321 Oak Lawn Soccer Club 834 S. Montclair AveJ75208 Texas Gay Rodeo Assoc.. . P.O. 786176101 Loving Spoonlul .... P.O. 3534178404. . .883-7763 KoIors . .. 2525 Wycliff 520-2525 .75219-0869. Hayes Discounl Pharmacy 426 S. Hendersoni76104 .... (hctline)521-5342, ext. 880 ...... 942-9537 ...... 731-2t43 The Passage (AIDS care residence). . . P.O. 1454178403 The Metro. .2204 Elm. .. . 742-2101 ······························ 336-7281 Texas Gay Velerans an-5544 Dallas Gay & Lesbian Alliance. . P.O. 190712 Oak Lawn Tennis Assoc P.O. 224605175222-4605 ... 887-7042 Moby Dick . . 4011 Cedar Spnngs 520-MOBY FORT WORTH CHURCHES & RELlG, ORGAN, TVITS Support Group (214)264-7103 ...... 528-4233 ...... (972)390-0787 RSIC Texas Riviera Empire. . ... P.O. 3682178463 Round-Up Saloon .. 3912 Cedar Spnngs. . 522-9611 (AC:817) Women's Singles 249-1622 DIVA (vOleyball)...... P.O. 190869175219-0869 OASIS Recovery Program/OLCS 4300 MacArlhur .937-0557 Starck. . . . 703 McKinney 922-9677 Agape MCC 4615 S.E. Loop 820 535-5002 GALVESTON BUSINESS (AC: 409) ..... 521-5342, ext. 804 DALLAS ADULT THEATER (AC: 214) Sue Ellen's. . 3903 Cedar Springs. .380-3808 ·············· 520-8108 Celebration Community Church 1959 Sandy Ln. Life Benefadors 744-3200 D.I.C.D.T. (Dal.lnvit. Columbus DayTm. Bo.;ing Org.) .... O.U.T. (Over & Under Thirty) '" clo Gay & Les. Comm. Clr. Alternatives 1720 W. Mockngbird.. . .. 630-7071 TMC.. . 3014 Throckmorton. . .. 380-3808 ······················ 695-1792 GALVESTON CLUBS (AC: 409) ...... 240-6351 ...... P.O. 190869175218-0869 DALLAS AnORNEYS (AC: 214) Trestle . .. 412 S. Haskell . . 826-9988 Fellowship of LCM! .. 711 Gambrell St. 921.5883 Ken·TIki 315 231d (Tremonl) 763-6264 Dallas Legal Hos~ce 370 W. 7th. . . 941-2600 Parents, Families & Friends of les. & Gays 348.1704 Kowalski, John ..... 3210 Oak Lawn.... .526-9699 IIlIage Station 3911 Cedar Spnngs . . .. 380-3808 Honesty (Baptists) . . .. 924.4159 LongfellOYIs 2405 Postoffice 763-8800 DaUas NAMES Pr~ed 823-3899 Parenls Support Group (PWA) 262.8479/248.2721 Stewart, Chartes L...... 3500 Oak Lawn 1400 Zippers. . . . 3333 N. Fitzhugh 526-95t9 Lutherans Concerned'Fo!1 WortWArtington . GAL VESTON ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 409) 1 Pegasus SoftbaU Assoc P.O. 191075 .521-3804 The Zone...... 4020 Maple Ave.. .. 520-1366 Dallas Silver Sabres.. . 3230 Adbr~ain Dr17521 ...... 2600 W. Boyce 924-3986 AIDS Ccalilion 01Ccastal Texas, Inc 1419 Tremonl ...... 467-3474 ...... 358-6002 DALLAS BUSINESSES/SERVICES (AC: 214) DALLAS COUNSELING (AC: 2t4) Special Invitation Ministries. . . 1520 Hemphill ...... 763-AIDS Pentamidine Mi~ Treatments 528-23361521.5124 Aardvark, Etc.. . velennary services/grooming Bedrick, Dianna M. Ph.D., l.P.C.. ..223 S. Montclair Ave. Dallas Tavern Guild. .. 3300 Reagan St1752t9 FORT WORTH CLUBS (AC: 817) Galveston Tennis Network (Jerry). . . .. 765-5071 ...... 521-0638 People Uke Us /PLUSt). . 521.5444 ...... 2525 WytIffl, Su~e 103 . .. . 520-8835 ...... 75208 .. . 948-5557 Cerral Club 621 Hemphill 335-0196 Guff Ccast Gerlter (HIV case management) . Phil Johnson AIDS Research Ubrary 521.5124 Legacy Counseling Center . Deal Action Center. . . . 521-0407 D.J.'s 1308 St.louis 927-7321 . 1721 Tremont (23rd) 762-5935 Apothecary Shop 11 . . 3434 Swiss Avel75024 Phil Johnson Gay & Lesbian Ubrary. . . 528-9254 .. 823-4520 .. 4054 McKinney, Strite 212175204 .. 520-0308 DIFFA .. .. 748-8580 Magnol~ Stalion 6OOW. Magnolia. .. 332-0415 Lambda AA . .. 684'214G'(713)489-1573 Eastlield Lambda Studenl Alliance. . . 324-7185 PWA Ccal~ion 01Dallas. P.O. 4338 . . 941.0523 Apothecary Shop 12 . . . Aston Gerlter'UT Med. C1r. Oak Lawn Community Services. . ... 4300 MacArthur The 651 Club 651 S. Jennings 332-0745 Silk Stockng Ball . FederalClub ..... P.O. 191153175219. 699-5889 Poice Harassmenl Reporing 528.4233 ...... 5303 Harry Hinesl75235 . . 688-2422 .. 520-8108 Square Room 2308 W. 7th SI.. 336-1410 · ..... David Bump, P.O. 5295/77554 .. 737-3122 Federal GLOBE 01Texas, Inc...... P.O. 50961175250 Pos~NetPersonais 521-5342, ext. 250 Chateau Reur FIori~. ..651-7314 DALLAS DOCTORS (AC: 214) FORT WORTH DOCTORS (AC: 817) HARLINGEN CLUB (AC: 210) ...... 284-2600 Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns 823-2317 Cemmunity Partners. .1415 N. MacArthur Blvd. Belles, Nicholaos C., M.D.... 8226 Douglas Ave., Su~e 311 Swanson, Jan, D.O 1244 S. Ridge Ct.1103, Hurst Colors 703 Ed Garey Dr 440-8663 Firedancers (leatherAevi club) ... P.O. 190869175219-0869 Prime Timers P.O. 19110tl75219 504.8866 .lmngl75061 (972)254-1603 . (24 hours). . . . 890-7943 .266-4100 HOOD COUNTY ORGANIZATION (AC: 8t7)

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AIDS ResourceS of Rural Texas . Brazos River Bottom .. 2400 Brazos...... 528·9192 Gay FatherslFalhers Firsl 01 Houslon (John) ... P.O. 981053 QPalr~ •. · P.O. I 72ON1eathertord 76080 596-3022 Briar Patch .. 2294 W. Holcombe at Greenbriar . 665-9678 .861·6181 . 528·SAFE (7233) R~nbow Rshing Club...... P.O. I 72o,weatherlord 76086 .... 596-3022 HOUSTON ACCOMMODATIONS (AC: 713) Chances. . •.. 1100 WeSihaimer .•.•.•. 523-7217 Gay & Lesbian Healll1 Prolessionals. . . . 523-4700 . P.O. 6645Om266 Ace Social Group •.•.•....•..•.•. 325-03251328-1799 Lesbian InloIS.A P.O. 12327 828-L1SA The Lovett Inn. . . 501 Lovett 522·5224 E/J's.. ..2517 Ralph SI. 527·9071 Gay & lesbian Switchboard P.O. 66469m266·6469 •...... •..•. 523-6381 Friends 01Jesus (Quakers) 1404 SE l3Ih SIfl6067 log Cabin Repu~icans 923 E. Mislleloel78212 Genlry.. .. 2303 Richmond •.•.•.•. 520·1861 •...... 529·3211 " Rainbow Ranglers Dance Club .. 3115 Houslon Ave!77009 · ...... (800)779·5224 · ..•. ·· ..•.•.•.•.•.•. · •....•.•..•... 325·0325 •. ·· •. ·· .. ··· .. · .. ·· •. · •.•...... •.. 828·8899 Gay, Lesbian and SIr~ghl Teachars Network 529-4571 ...... 880-0070 The Monlr"'" Inn. . 408 Avondale...... 520-0206 Heaven.. . .•..•.. Pac rtie at Grant...... •.. 521·9123 fr NACOGDOCHES ORGANIZATION (AC:409) MHMR .•. •. •.•.... 402 Auslin •..•.•.•.. 225-4227 Rice U. Gay and lesbian Alumni Assoc. (Rice GALA) .. Melropolilan He~lh Distrid 224.2437 HOUSTON ADULT BOOKSTORES (AC: 713) The Hill . .12726 N. Frwy .•...... 873-8810 Gaysllesbians 01 Rice. . . 527·81 0I Healll1 Horizons 01 Easl Texas P.O. 631346 Incognilo. .2524 McKinney. . .237·9431 Gay Men's Chorus •...•..•..•. P.O. 541004m254·1004 ...... (Neal Tannahill) 526·6718 NAMES Projed ..... 818 E. Grayson...... 225-4715 ANer Dark News.. •. 1431 W.181h ...... 569·8240. . .lesting/569·2021 Soiree Aubergine. . 524.9304 Parents, Families & Friends of lesb. & Gays .. Big C~ News & Video.. . •. . 10105 Gull Frwy Inergy •.•.•..•.. 5750ChimneyRock •.•.•. 888·7310 Gay Men's Nelwort< . •. •.•.•.•...... 529·3211 ODESSA CLUBS (AC: 915) Soulheast Texas legal Clinic (HIV~erm. ill. legal clinic) Gas Ughl News...... 3519 Bellaire JR's . 808Pacilic 521·2519 Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Alliance at U of H . Fictdons 409 N. Hanoock.. . 580.5449 . 121 W. Woodlawnl78212 ..... 822.4135 HOUSTON ADULT THEATER (AC: 713) lazy J . .. .•. 312 Tuam. .. •.•..•. 528·9343 ...... P.O. 314m204·3650 743-5180 ~ . 3400 Monlrose, Suile 203177006 .. 523-7852 Miss lillie's Nilespol 8401 Andr ••• Hwy. Prime Timers P.O. 13613178213-0613 French Quarter .. .. 3201 LOIlisiana. . 52).()782 The M~lbox 4215 WashinglOn Ave 864-29n Greater Houston Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce . SOtJihern Counlry Houslon P.O. I flY2!77252 Rainbow Garden Club P.O. 15292178212 ····························· 366·6799 HOUSTON APARTMENT COMMUNITY (AC: 713) Mary's. . 1022 Weslheimer 527·9669 •...... 1109 Hyde Parkl77006 ..•... 523·7576 ..•..•...•.. 648·9340 PORT ARANSAS ACCOMMODATIONS (AC: 512) •.•.•... · •.•. ·· ...•...•.... 733-9086 I SI. Michael's AIDS Supporl Group 1801 Sage River City Pool league 734.3630 Westbury Square Townhomes 11540 Chimney Rock Monlrose Mining Co 805 Pacilic.. ...529·7488 Greater Houslon PociPADRE ISLAND ACCOMMODATIONS (AC: 210) HOUSTON CHURCHES & RELlG, ORGAN. (AC:713) Americen Civilliberies Union. . 942·8146 KPFT Radio 419lovett 526·4000 ············ 753·1501 SAN ANTONIO CLUBS (AC: 210) LONGVIEW CLUBS (AC: 903) Upper Deck HolellCrews Quarlers Bar P.O. 2309178597 Bering Memorial Uniled Melhooist Church .... 1440 Har~d Asians & Friends .. P.O. 740346m274 m·3757 lambda Cenler AA •.. 1201 W. Clay (ollice) 521-1243 The Annex 330 San Pedro 223-6957 Decisions 2103 E. Marshal. •...•... 757.4884 ....•...... •. 526·1017 The Assislance Fund . 1116 Jackson Blvd. . .•...•...... •...... •... (lobby) 528·9m Bonham Exchange .•. 411 Bonham .•....•... 271.3811 ····················· 761·5953 lileslyles 446 N. Easlman 758.8082 TEXARKANA ORGANIZATION (AC: SOl) Community Gospel 4305 lillian 881).9235 .•.•.•..•.•.•.•... 7700611210 ..•.•..•.. 529·4788 lambda Rolierskaling Club .... 7414 Puerto V~lartai77083 Chances 115 General Krueger 348.7202 LONGVIEW ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 903) Texarkana AIDS Pr~ed n3-1994 Commu~ 01the Reooociling Servanl . Aslro R~nbow Alliance ollhe Deal, Inc.. larry GarreH Found., Inc. (loa·6p). Eagle Mounlain .. 1902 McCullough Ave 733-1516 Special HeaMh Resources/Serv. & Tesl. 1.800.526-0669 TEXAS CITY ORGANIZATION (AC: 409) ...... (Presb~erianlRelormed). ..462·7154 .•...... •....•...•.•..•.. P.O. 66136177266-6136 ..... 11525 Burdine 1421m035 .... 729·70n Miel<'s Hideaway .. 5307 McCullough Ave. . 828.4222 American Red Cross/AIDS support group 753-2091 Gull coast Cenler (HIV case manage.) .... 6510 Memori~ Covenanl Baplisl Church . . 6610 Alder SI. AVES, Inc..... 4126 S.w. Frwy, Suile 1717 .... 626·2837 lesblGay SludenlslUH Clear lake .. 2700 Bay Aream058 Nexus 8021 Pinebrook Or 341.2818 lambda AA 906 Padon 753-4167 ...... 935-0506 •.•.•..•.•..•..•. 888·8830 Bayou C~ Boys Club. •.. P.O. 131284177219 lesbians in Business 529-00n The Pegasus 1402 N. Main 299-4222 LUBBOCK CHURCH (AC: 806) TYLER CHURCH (AC: 903) Dawn 01 Faith Chrislian Church ... 8405-K Almeda·Genoa Bering Care Center ... 1440 Harold .•...... 520·7070 lesbians Over Age 50 . P.O. 980601 . . .661-1482 The Saini ...... •.. 1430 N. Main .•...... 225.7330 MCC lubbock •..•... 5501 34lh SI...... •.•.. 792.5562 SI. Gabriel Community Church 13904 Cr. 1193175703 ...... 991-6766 Bering Commun~ Ser;;ce Foundation .. log Cabin Hooslon P.O. 131104m219·11 04 Sanduary •.•.•.•.•. 1818 N. Main •.•.•.•.•. 737.2344 LUBBOCK ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 806) ··················· 581·6923 DignitylHouslon . . 1307 Yale, Su~e H .. P.O. 540517m254 529·6071 ...... 529-9100 Silver OoIlar 1418 N. M~n 227.2623 ..... 660·2872 ilCentral Texas Empire ...... 744 E. 9th SlmOO9 8024154 Montrose Clinic. .. . 215 Westheimer. . . 520-2000 SAN ANTONIO ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 210) LUFKIN ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 409) ... P.0.20761176702 754·2060 ..•..•.•.. 667·9338 Chain Gang Bicycling Club. . . 768·8793 Montrose Counseling Center 701 Richmond AIDS Inlormalion. .225-4715 Easl Texas AIDS Projecl. 569.8240 Gay & lesbian Alliance of Central Texas .. Kingdom Communily Church 4404 Blossom Classic Chassis Car Club. . P.O. 981 102177098 •.....•.•..•. 529·0037 AIDS Resource Clr 800 lexinglon '" 222.2437 •..•. 662·7533 ColI 45's, InclAIDS Trouble Fund P.O. 66804177266 Monlr"'" Ice Picks .. P.O. 6645Om266 . . 426-3652 Planned Parenl. (HIV counseling) 1404 Frank . P.O. 9081176714 752·n27 Alamo Business Council (prolJsoci~) P.O. 15481178212 Parents, Families & Friends of lesb. & Gays 75()..7211 Krnbe House. . . .. 1509 Fair;;ew ...... 526·60n Monlr"", Monday Nighl Men's Bowing 641·5424 •.•. ·· •. ·· •.•. · ....•..•.... 634·8446 Alamo C~ Men's Chorale P.O. 120243178212 WEATHERFORDIPARKER ORGAN, (AC: 817) ...... P.O. 66669177266·8889 ..... 522-8182 Crisis Holline . .. .•.•.•.•.. 228·1505 Monlrose SoMbailleague . . .. P.O. 541954m254·1954 McALLEN CLUBS (AC: 210) CO. ······················· 495-7464 AIDS Resources of Rural Texas .. lutherans ConcernedlHouslon. . . 869·4218 Diana Foundation .. P.O. 6652Jm266 639-2000 ...... 867·3913 P.B.D.'s lounge Ware Rd. at Daffodil 662.8019 Bexar Co. Bears. P.O. 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