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Volume 9, Number 3 Memphis, Tennessee February, 1988
r:�::w��"Partners" -�:� AlphaIt was a darkHouse and ramy rught. Opens ATEAC submttte�· First a proposalHousing in Especiallyfor PWA's which it would pay for upkeep, Denmark is about to become the The Aid To End AIDS Committee · insurance, utilities, etc., and house first country in the world to grant buddy sent to piCk up the firstPWA PWA's if the county could provide Gays the legal status of married to be housed in ATEAC housing the house. 'We're still pursuing couples. A bill introduced in Par- could not find the rundown hotel that idea," said Stewart, "but the liarnent in January provides that where he was staying. The curtains were the living oo need is immediate. We had two Gay couples registering as "part- not up in r m, and bed people who needed housing now, ners" will automatically gain the the wasn't made up yet. These were not auspicious beginnings; not next month or next year." same rights to inheritance and trx Donations of household items deductions, the same access to On Jan. 21, the first patient to came in quickly with a couch, social services, and the some obli- take up residence in Alpha House, theATEAC house forPWA's, microwave oven, beds, clothes, gations to pay alimony as a hus- was silverware, and other household band and wife. moved in. His reaction: "I love it." Alpha House came goods filling up the heretofore The measure was supported by a· about once approval of the empty space. · majority of the members in the quickly ATEA ard of According to Stewart,ATEAC 179-seat Folketing. It will proba- � bo directors was . given. "!his is something we've has an ongoing committment of . . . bly become law beginning July 1 _ people with AIDS in the Mid- been trymg to get started for some over $400 per month in rent and work, wtthlittle or no money.Once In an attempt to silence criticism South. time," said Tommy Stewart,presi- utilities for the house. Residents . their checks get started, they can l the_ i.Qclud�d a biJI'ssponsQ�.S pro� t " by John Stilwell return the questionnaire. The Annual River 'Ride - gional news, informative, Lady support unity. And the final ques Of the respondents, 100% 46% of those responding were on A's column, well-written, local tion in this series was "Do you cur In September of '87, we were caucasian. Men comprised the boat las.l year. 14% said they newsy articles, and local happen- · rently belong to a Gay organiza printed a questionnaire covering a 62% and women 38%. The ages didn't know anything about it. ings. Under dislikes, we had: ar tion" and 54% said yes. whole myriad of topics from the ranged from 26 to 51 with the aver- Only 14% of those who had not rives late (after events have hap As I sa id in the beginmng, Memphis Gay Coalition to Gaze age age being 38. 85% were resi- attended said they would attend pened),depress ing, all AIDS, not a you can draw your own conclu newspaper to the Gay Community dents of Memphis and 15% non- next year, and the maybes also got newspaper at all, not enough Les sions from the facts presented here in general. Some of the responses residents. 54% were single. Of the 14%. Several people commented bian input (do you hear that, "However," he said, jumping on to were interesting, some a little sur 46% who were in relationships, the on the heat and suggested it should women?), not activist enough, just his soap box, "I think a few edito prising, and some just have to be relationship was between 14 beheld later iri.the year. Wha�those reports the news,Lady A's column, rialcomments are in order." Every commented on. For the most part, months and 5 and a half years in people have forgotten; or never and non-local news. one needs to read Gaze every I'll let you draw your own conclu duration with the average at 3.46 knew,is that theRiverRideisaGay So what did our respondents month. You need the news and sions from the facts and figures. I years. 23% had been married to a Pride event. It is held in)ume be want to see more of? More Gay information. Organizauons do use might mention that this is probably person of the opposite sex and 15% cause that is Gay Pi:i.de month. It is movie and book reviews, cam it to advertise their events. Every the most successful question11aire had children. Although 77% of the held the last week in June in· mem paigning for involvement, car one of you should be subscribing to we've tried to date. respondents said they get Gaze ev- ory of the Stonewall riots where toons, reviews, travel, advertising ensure that you get a copy. What We received thirteen re ery month, only 69% are subscrib- Gays finally stOod up for their from all busipesses not JUSt bars, ever your likes or .dislikes sponses. So before you get on your ers; and 69% indicated that Gaze rights as ,human· beings and said, more Lesbian input (that's for you regarding Gaze, no one can afford high horse the next time about the was thei� primary source of infor- "no more!" It is a declaration of our �gain, women), more Tennessee to be ignorant. Just getting it isn't Coalition or Gaze or the Memphis mation about the Gay Community. pride inourselves and a demonstra news,calls to acti ance in this publication is not an indica · of those responding said Gaze tionnaire, format, local and re organize a state-wide network, and naire. tion of sexual orientation or identity. We (thank God, we're making some welcome materials submitted by read ers, but reservethe right to edit or reject progress) and 30% didn't know. such materials. Subscriptions are avail "What should the Coalition offer able at $8a year to cover mailing co·sts. you?" elicited 2 don'tknows, are Gaze is published 11 times a year by quest for more socialactivities, and Gaze encourages its readers to lowed suit, We love each other Department of Corrections, 1303 the Memphis Gay Coalition. a request for naked women. write to express their opinions very much, and we have no one · Concordia Court, Springfield, Illi When asked about social Letters should be typed or legibly else but each other. We bothknow n01s Co-Editors aJ}d political activities, 80% handwritten. While names may be we have made mistakes, which by Please help us! It is a sin and Allen Cook - John Stilwell wanted to see more socialactivities withheld upon request, no our incarceration we both are pay- cruel tokeep two people who love from the Coalition; and 40% anonymous letters will be printed. ing for. But not being permitted to each other, who have no one else in StaffWriters wanted to seemore politicalactivi Send correspondence to Gaze, correspond with each other is tor- the world but each other, who want Carole Taylor - Bob Dumais ties. When asked in a later question Box 3038, Memphis, TN 38173- ture! The B.O.P. permits husband to work with each otherto make the Vincent Astor - Becky Caperton · about activities they were inter 0038. and wife and boyfriend and girl- future bright and sure for each John House ested in,85% checkedsocialactivi friend to correspond with each . other, etc., from maintaining corre t:les.So let's check thesocial activi other when both parties are incar- spondence,etc. Typesetting And Layout Gay Inmates ties the Memphis Gay Coalition cerated. This is a cleardiscrimina- · My name and address is: Mark Allen Cook - Bob Dumais provides. Seek Help tion against Gays!! Further, when A. Devenney, 01210-025, P.O. Cecil Mcleod - John Stilwell · Spring Fling - 18% of the aske�. the warden here says "I .Box 34550, FCI, Memphis, 1N, I am writing to request help. respondents attended last year. won't permi� two queers who are 38184-0550.His name and address Circulation Me and my boyfriend Tim are both 27% said they dido' t know aboutit locked up to corresp�md with each is Tim R. Burlingham, N-33221, Cecil Mcleod - John Stilwell incarcerated in different prison (of that 27%, 33% subscribe to other:� P.O. Box 112, Joliet, Illinois, Bob Dumais systems. I am in the U.S. Bureau of Gaze).Of thosewho did not attend, _Therefore, I am requesting 60434-0112. Pleasereference both ·Prisons and he is in the Illinois only 45% said they would attend that you write the following people our names and numbers in coree Advertising Manager Department of Corrections. We next year; and 27% were.maybes. and protest this discrimination and spondence with the above listed Bob Dumais have no one but each other, and The Annual Christmas Din double standard. Please write to: officials. And thank you for your after �ing permitted to maintain ner - Of those responding, 23% (1) Director, U.S. Bureau of Pris- help. Copyright © 1988 by MGC. Reprint correspondence, etc., for over a attended last year. 40% didn't ons, U.S. Department of Justice, (Editor's Note: Included with permissionon non-syndicatedmaterial the year and a half, we are suddenly not . Washington, DC, 20534; (2) War- the above letter was a copy of an granted to Gay publications only pro knowanything about it (50% of being permitted to correspond or . vided proper credit is given. Micro 40% areGaze subscribers). 20% of den, Federal Correctional Insti- incident report from FCI Memphis otherwise maintain contact. The filmed by SouthernGay Archives, Boca those who did not attend said they tute, 1101 John A. Denie Rd, and a Returned Correspondence warden here has refused to permit Raton, FL. Gaze is the registered trade would attend next year, and 20% Memphis,TN, 38134-7690; (3) mark of theMemphis Gay Coalition. All his letters in, and Illinois has fol- were uncertain. Michael P. Lane, Director, Illinois continued on page 12 -�·rights resery�d .. , , . • • • . . . . ·First Gay Location Op ens ATEAC 'Slates On South Front Street AuctionFundraiser CoordinatorPeter Barrosse. Celt;b to solicit for auction items or cor Ray's Rockhouse, the first of exactly the focal point of the room rity auctioneers include WHBQ porate sponsorship. several new bars that Memphis has but the performers use the dance The second Annual A1EAC TV's Marge Thrasher, 56-WHBQ According to projections;about - to look forward to in the downtown floor to great advantage. Regular Auction will takeplace March18at Radio's Mark Davis, and actor ·$6,000will be raised by auctioning area, opened in January. It is very entertainers are Melissa Mason,· the Hilton Inn in Memphis. Mark Chambers. off such items as furniture,trips, spacious with that pleasant quality Billie Jo Casino, Roxie Bleu, and Held for the first time last year, The process of gathering items appliances, electronic items, jew of newness about everything in it. Tiffany. There is parking close by the event has lien expanded. In for the auction has begun,but more elry,and services.Those attending Basically one large room,the game and on the street,which is being cluded in the $3 cover charge will help is needed,according to Bar will be eligible for valuable door area is separated from the dance spruced up with new sidewalks and be hors d'oeuvres,entertainment rosse. "This year we're trying to be prizes. . floor and stage by an oblong open trees,it appears. How kind it is of by Joyce Cobb and the Hot Shots, very organized in the planning of Anyone wishing to volunteerto bar. This doeslower the volume of the City to help the gentrification and the opportunity to bid on items . this event We have targeted a help in auction preparation, or music somewhat in the game area, efforts of our community members in the auction progiam. number of companies for dona other A 1EACservices, should call if a break from the full power of the by improving public access this The Hilton I�n ballroom will be tions,but for goodresults, we need Barrosse at 726-4311 for informa speakers is desired. There is table way. There is also a rest room decorated for the event which will to do a lot of follow-up." Volun tion on how to become involved. in seating on the floor and a raised marked for physically challenged be hosted by ATEAC Voiimteer teers are given about 15 businesses section. The stage and dressing patrons. Exteriors are well lit, and room are across the dance floor Grand Opening Festivities were from the tables. The stage is not announced for January 28. Tsarus' Man of the Yea Banquet Feb. 10 Tsarus,the oldest levi-leather 1984; Aphrodite, 1985; and club in Memphis, realizes that in Tommy Stewart, 1986. This year the community there arethose indi theTsaros, Man of theY earAward viduals who have dedicated a por will be presented to a worthy re tion of their lives to the enriching of cipient at a banquet in their honor at the communityatlarge. TheTsarus W.K.R.B., Wednesday, Feb. 10, Man of theY ear Award honors the 1988. Tickets t.P the banquet may individual, individuals, or group be purchased from Tsarus mem that, in the eyes of the club, ltas bers,at WKRB, or the Pipline. contributed to the betterment of the The proceedsfrom the $10.00 Gay community. Previous recipi donations will begiven to the char ents of the Man of the Year Award ity of the recipient's choice in the are Allen Cook and John S-tilwell, recipient's naine. AphroditePlans BenefitFeb� 21 An Aphr<;xlite benefit with a promptly at 7:00 pm. Entrance to Mardi Gras theme will be held WKRB will be from the rear. Sunday, Feb. 21 at WKRB (1528 "Aphrodite has beeninstrumen� Madison). Proceeds from the event tal in funding many of the patient will benefit the }>atientRelief Fund relief programs ATEAC admin� :of the Aid to End AIDS Commit sters," said Tommy Stewart,presi tee. A $3 cover charge will be in dent of A1EAC. "I feel sure that ·effect. without their assistance over the -· ·;' Free admission will be granted years,we would not have been in a - � ·, to women presenting the pink position ·to provide emergency ·· blood donation slip from Lifeblood services or open Alpha House, the 1\II�:rd..i «3-:r�!S indicating they have donated a pint emergency sheiter for indigent ··.··: ett·:.e f:i. of blood to the Aphrodite/A TEAC PWA's." Alpha House was opened n t blood account. · · January 21. It is the fi�st housingof Doors will open for the event at its type in the Mid-South. 21 · 6:00 pm with the show beginning sunaay�· ¥�b;� . . .WKRB's ; •' 1�RB • 1 � .·February Slate .... ! ' � -... January 31-- Super Bowl Party • Hot Dogs and Fun! All afternoon ·:l Doors Open �t.,G:.OO PM •tduring the game. ' ;.\ · February 14--Amateirr Show at FebruaryMeetings · Show starts at·· 7:00 . '7PM '.. ;. February 1 & 15 · February 21--Next Aphrodite $.3 Cov.er ,Charge and All show Main Library February 28--Live band 'Girl Peabody & Mclean . �ips Go .to Benefit the friend' performs from 6- 10 Aid to End AIDS Committee's Regular Monday night pool . 7:30PM un tournament every week, winners Call454-1411 ·Patient Relief F d play winners fromPipeline weeki y for Info tournaments. Executive Director, "While the munity." the national Gay political action Conference report allows AIDS Levi attributed the Conference committee. service providers to breathe an report modification to extensive See box below for a breakdown immediate sigh of relief by clarify Gay/Lesbian constituent lobbying, of federal AIDS funding in Fiscal Year ing Congressional intent, this is a as well as to the coordinated efforts 1988, as compared to Fiscal Helms Amendment Modified; Year modest victor/ at best The fact of the NationalGay &Lesbian Task 1987. '88 AIDS Budget Set that the Helms Amendment passed force-! $� nation's oldest Gay civil The National Gay & Lesbian . . . by such a large margin is a measure rights advocacy Qrganization; the Task Force advances Gay/Lesbian ment on a motion by Congressman . Tw9 �igtti�qlnt developments of Congressional homophobia and AIDS J\ctionCounc _il, the lobbying civil rights throughlobbying, grass Dannemeyer on October 20. mark,ed tl!e .cl�ing of the 1987 indicates thehuge educational t3sk . armof AJDS service.proViders; and roots organizing,and public educa- The House-Senate Conference Congressional session: the Helms the Human Rights Campaign F�d. tion. ahead of us." 1 Committee added explanatory Affi�n��t b&$g the use of Levi noted that it remains to � =-._: language to the Amendment and federal turids for, gay-positive and Nettonel tnstttute.s of Hf(lelth $447.996 $252.500 seen if the modifying language , gay-oriented educational maierials deleted the word "indirectly" will be interpreted by the Centers Centers for Dtseese Control 304.942 136 .249 while leaving the balance of the was modified, and the fiscal1988 . For Disease Control (CDC) to al & 36.956 11.9 AIDS-related appropriations were original wording intact TheCon Heelth Resources Services low grants to Gay-identified serv . Admtntstretton nearly doubled from the1987 lev ference report states that ·the ice providers. NGLTF also ex & 112, .257 46.553 Amendment shall not beconstrued Alcohol. Drug Abuse Mentel. els. Both developments werecon pectsthat Helms-like amendments Heelth Admtntstr.etton tainedin theomnibus spending bill "to prohibit descriptions of meth will be introducedin state legisla DHtce of the Ass't Secreter11 2.672 odsto reducethe risk ofmv trans approved by Congress. tures in the upcoming· January of Heelth The fiscal 1988 budget signed mission," ''to limit the eligibility legislative session. A bill to re OHtce of Mtnortt11 Heelth 1.436 into law by the President contains for federal funds of a grantee or strict state educational funds has Food end Drug Admtnt stretton 25.77 14.4 potential grantee because of its the largest federal allocation yet already been introducedin Massa given to the fight against AIDS. nonfederally funded activities," Fectttttes Reseerch end chusetts. ''The AIDS service Tretntng 19.150 nor "to limit counseling or refer More than $950 million dollars was community grew. out of the Gay/ rals to agencies that are not feder appropriated by Congress. Jeffrey Lesbian community. It would be ally funded." The original lan Levi, Executive Director of the tragic ifpolitical timidity resulted guage of the Amendment regard Amounts shown ere In billions of dollars National Gay & Lesb�an Task in the denial of funds to the very ing abstinence and monogamy is Force (NGTLF)said, ''This level of providers who need help most left unmodified. funding will give the nation's sci simply because they target their Said Jeffrey Levi, NGLTF entists the resources needed to step programs to serve the Gay com- up the fight againstAIDS. Weneed '0'� TSARUS �'0' to make sure this money is spent expeditiously and as Congress di rected." NGLTF has already be Man of the Year gun work on the fiscal1989 budget proposals. The Helms Amendment prohib Awards Ban. quet ited the use of federal AIDS educa ' tion funds· for any material which "promotes or encourages, directly or indirectly homosexual sexual Wednesday, February_ 10, 1988 activity." The Amendment also W.K.R.B. required that all AIDS education materials encourage monogamy 8:00 p.m. and abstinence from sex outside marriage. TheAmendment passed the Senate by a vote of 94-2 on SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1988 Yo u are invited to. attend the October 14, 1987; the House of Representatives instructed its con AMERICAN LEGION HALL Tsar us ferees to accept the Helms Amend- Man of the Year Awards Banquet. AFFORDABLE Tickets are Available at The Pipeline, WKRB, or any_· VCR Repair & Care Co. � Tsarus member for 0 .: · a $ 10 donation.* 767-1 944 f_ Menu Fast Stuck Tape Removal While You Wait Safad1tomaine WE SPECIALIZE IN VCR'S !J{g,w'Eng!ani Corn Chowder - . ALL MAKES·- VHS & �ETA tJ3eeftJ3ourguignon ' ' Affordable Pric�s - Happy Service SpinacfiSouf!Ce Quality Workmanship - 90 Day Warranty %mey 1Ji£[Carrots . 4446 SUMMER CrepesJl.nglese {BETWEE� PERKINS �·WARING) Coffee *proceeds to go to cfiarity Presidential Robert Healy's only comment on White House the matter is that it has been turned Continuedjromp . 1 Candidate Co over to the chief of policefor inves- Sponsors tigation. explicit AIDS education as "good policy." Bauer wrot� that most Rights Bill Americans find homosexuality Democratic presidential hope Royko Apolo_gy "deepiyoffensive.:· ful Sen. Paul Simon (D-Ill.) has _ Artarticle in the Chicago Windy "Our ideas about whose family r�vealedtha .t �e has signed on as a City Times reports that Chicago is legitimate tend to be based less CQ;sponsor of the federal Civil Tribune columnist Mike Royko on clear perceptions of the many 1987 � }��ts Amendment Act of apologized for a column he had ways in which families are now � ich would prohibit discrimina � . wr.itten. smearing-Gay people and. ·constituted and more on what our to make an assumption to the con otype to the detriment of not only tiDn-- �sed on .sexual orientation ,people with AIDS. Royko told the' families were like.when ..we were trarY," she said. the homosexual seeking to parent . (lcitio�w'ide: · The· Windy City auctJence of aChicago call-inshow, growing "Up," ·.said Achtenberg. The LRP ·and NG1LF com but, more importantly,to the child Timis quoted Eric Rosenthal of that the column was "in poortaste" ; "L'l�bians and .G.ay men )lave not ments cite recent social science in need of that parent's love and tl:)eHuman Rights Campaign Fund �d "may have been one of the i · beep_:,viewe�.b¥ society,at large as research to debunk some of the home." ; as saying that Simon's co-sponsor worst columns I'.ve·evet written."; pooJY,e· wi:tiJ,f@lilies or as people most commonly held myths about According to Lesbian 'Rights vital ship of this .bill is as he is a He'd just "had a very bad day," said l interes� int:reatingfamilies or as Lesbian and Gay paienting. The Project attorney Robert A<;hten · · · "' · memberof the Judiciary Commit Roy){o.. : �ph�,wl!o �alu..e familyllfe.". , coriunents conclude, t'Theie Is· no berg, couru·have-;recently ruled in tee and chairs the subcommittee qn In the column, Royko hap �t- .. Gay. rights lea9ers immediately competent social sci�nce data de favor of a numberof Gay parents·in the Constitution. "Sen. Simon's ten that people giving mouth-to- : expr.es� dissatisf�ction with the veloptd in the last 20 years which custody cases."There is no compe support is critically important be mouth resuscitatiOI'Jmay .��t to be i tas� force'.s ·t:eeom�endation. Ur indicates anything otfler than that tent social science data developed cause of his being a presidential careful about getting AIDS.. ' He � ·v�hi·V�_dof theNati.opal.Gay and homosexuals are as i qualified as in the last 20years which indicates eandidate," Rosenthal stated. · warned that rescuers ma:{want to; . LesbianTask ·Foree said;"We feel heterosexualsto parentchildren. It anything other than that homo "He's been a longtime_ supporterof "check to see if he [�_person Lesbian Sues Police in HAPPY HOUR Massachusetts ' . · ACambridge,Mass.,Lesbian is · seeking over a million dollars in .compensatory and punitive dam.- . . 2·7 . ages as well as court costsfor abuSe . -she allegedly suffered atthe hands. of the Cambridge Police 'Depi.; according to Gay_ Community .. • . · B News. . .; , BEER USTS . ' .. car({y-.thaplic claims she sur ... e"'. . ,:.-; '.. ', i tAken to a detoxification center for . . Jh� , r own safety.· · · · · · I She alleges that police.instead: It khe���site withno detoxifica-. >;?uon faciliues, then handcuffedher SUNDAY AT 10 SHOWs- · � -� · �d took her to the Cambridge '.· . ' .. i' !:Police Station. They madejo.!cesat > �; :, ,her expense, Wade said, because : � she is openlyLesbian. Chaplic was - restrainedin a cell against her will, � ' - . • J: •". • • � • ' ..:.. '- • :k.. ' • -. �; ""' I • .;., her arms in contact with hot pipes. " ... .. �" l' ;.. '!'" Cambridge City Manager " ' . ..�-!1 -� 1 ��·�:.c:.�.4f.-�'1f-�����...31»- �.1&4 �Jhi.�������,l&J.·�J. M AND M PRODUCTIONs® IN COOPER A TJON WITH RAY'S ROCKHOUSE PkESENTS THE FOURTH ANNUAL THURSDAY FEBRUARY 25, 1988-10:30 p.m. f RAY'S ROCKHOUSE $4.00 COVER-BEER BUST 8-11 SPECIAL GUEST TO INCLUDE: MELISSA MASON (THE ROCKHOUSES SHOW DIRECTOR) MONTANA (MR. TENNESSEE 1985-86) SUMMER HOLIDAY (MISS RIVER CITY 1986-87) AND KELLY GREEN (MISS RIVER CITY 1987-88) Prizes Winner -. #300, trophy and entry fee to Miss Gay Tennessee 1st Runner-Up- $150 and trophy Second Runner-Up- $50 an4 trophy All prizes are based on a minimum of eight contestants For additional information, call 901-272-1638 AIDS Testing Labs To Be Evaluated. . - Atlanta- Federal officials tinely given two tests, the ELISA you're told your test is not negative have announced a plan to evaluate· screening test and tJ1eWestern Blot and not positive." neered substance to trick the AIDS to screen donated blood,tests only 700 If over laboratories across the test. the ELISA test is repeatedly Allen said the WesternBlot test, virus into producing an easy tq for antibodies - not for the virus country which performAIDS anti- positive, the Western Blot, a more if definitely negative or definitely detect enzyme as it reproduces in itself. Since the time betweenexpo body testing proceduresfollowing specificand expensive test, is given positive, is almost always accurate. sure and the formation of antibod the body. Then the testcan be used 6 reports than many tests produce to validate the results of the first "Very few people have been to measure how much virus is left ies may vary from weeks to over inaccurate or indeterminate re- test. told they are positive when they alive after exposure to a drug.Ac a year, a test for evidence of the suits. "Where the testing sequence were not. Very few people have cording to the developers the test is virus itself, was deemed crucial. · According to Dr. James Allen, -sometimes fall down is the Wester been told they were negative when sensitiveenough to detect as few as ''This is an entirelynew technol 10 directorfor medical science in the Blot," Allen said. "Sometimes it is they were not. We would •like to virus infected cells per 1 mil ogy to detect the virus," said Dr. AIDS program at the National_ not fully negative or fully positive. narrow the proportion of tests that lion. Pavlakis: "It is very fast and sensi Centers for Disease Control, "This . That we see as a potential problem are in the indeterminate range," The ELISA test, currentlyused tive." be is is an issue that needs to ad- area. It anxiety�provoking when Allen concluded. dressed. We feel that overall, the laboratory testing is not as bad as :: some people have been saying it is. :;: We're talking about a minute frac 1% tion of of people who may have been misclassified." The CDC said a nationwide "performance evaluation pro gram" for detecting the antibodyto HIV has already been started. The Public Health Service is also convening a meeting on the issue of testing accuracy. The CDC said that not all labs have been subjectedto the scrutiny Faster AIDS Test Near required ·by the Food and Drug results:yetf'Msaid�_ ;;w��re.f.rn Second Annual (501 >- 562-7531 ATEA C . Little Rock"s Late Night Private_Ciub Open 7 Days a Week Auction Your Place To Party 561 8 Asher Avenue Memphis Hilton Inn Little Rock, AR 72204 March 18, 1988 For Members & Guests Only Celebrity Auctioneers <1\\'.\� ·Memphis Ga\f Marge Thrasher Switchboard Mark Davis 726-GAYY · Mark Ch��bers · Information · Rererrals Special Entertainment Cou�lp;n9 Nlghttr f:31.41:3Ci Joyce Cobb & The Hot Shots Staffed pm They are experiencing life with a wise, more open attitude. The op portunities to express themselves Beckv's Space are varied, but sometimes hidden. One thing that makes them differ ent from other aging persons is Gays an.d Aging their choice: they choose to not let .their age stop them from living a by Becky Clendenin Caperton, MS energizing. The question is: How full, happy life. Once that choice is do we protect ourselves from fall made, the rest is easy. It's as ifthe Dear Becky, Several of my friends i ing into thetrap of thinking that our less you fight it, the more life flows were discussing aging and the choices are diminishing as we age? fll ... to you! · homosexual.It is a rea/fear that as First, although it sounds corny, What about the age old belief we grow older, we will become· you are only- as old as you feel! ; -· rf) that aging Gays are miserable, ' lonelier- you know, no children, There is no law that Says you· must -., I missing out on what the rest of us no stable relationships, etc. I hap slow down as you get nearer to have? I say "BULL!!" Life is wha\ pen to disagree with them, but was 1 middle age. ·However, there a:re you make it. Relationships are dif� · unable to offer them good, sound many people who won't let you ficult to maintain in the best of advice about preventing this type · forget that you are getting older and circumstances. More important of isolation. Can you help? have this funny way of making you prejudices,. don't let tha� stop .YC?U organizations, opportunities, and than that, if you are looking to a Older But Not Lon�ly feel that you muststartactingmore, fromseeking that relationship else peoplewho value our aging society relationship· to fulfill you totally, shall we say, "mature." where. I;>on't.let negative people and make making sure tbat you you will be unhappy. Relationships Dear Reader, I agree with you. An Whateveryou do,don't let them stifle and i59late you. remain an integral parto� everyday take on different forms, and no one aging homosexual is not a tragic talk you into it! If you enjoy a . In closing, I h<,we,several,words life. Ask other friends, or. consult relationship can ·meet all of youi individuaL I get really tired of .variety of activities, don't give of advice·: your nearest public library for in needS. Ifyou do not have a lover, people express sympathy for them up. It's important that we 1. Takecharge of your life.Only (ormation. you need not believe that you will homosexual men and women who keep our minds and hearts . you know what will make you 5. Whatever happens, remem grow old as alonely , -bitter person. do not happen to have the "tradi "young." Often, those who want happy. Don't let .someone else ber that you are only as old as.you Surround yourSelf with friends, tional" family situation - kids, you to "act your age" are uncom decide that for you. . feel and don't let someone else's family, and things that make you marriage, Florida vacations, and fortable with the notion that older 2. Don't be afraid to check out prejudices and opinions rule you: feel loved and worthwhile. Having more. However:, many of us, adults should not give in to the your options. This is a responsible we are all worthwhile individuals, . a lover merely toshield yourselves straightor Gay, often seeourselves passageof time. Aging individuals way to live your life, this making and we shouldn't let a silly thing against growing old alone_ is an as having limited options fora ful are "suppo�" to sit b�ck, out of your decisionsyour own and mak like our age stop us from having unhealthy and frequently unsuc filling life as we age. Society con the limelight, and let the young rule ing thebest of them. fun, exciting lives. It's your cessful approach. tributesto those feelingsby dimin the world. That doesn't mean you 3·. If what you want out of life is choice! What about the old old belief ishing the importance of older have to believe that nonsense.It is absent at present, take steps to get [Becky Caperton is a profes that if you areGay, you'llregretnot adults. But-Americans are living a matterof adjusting yourown atti what you want. Again, don't let sional counselor in practice with having children? If you are one of far longer than the ever before,and tudes ·about aging. Many clients others tell you that you can't have the Hutt Psychological Group. Got many who do have kids, you'll research shows tha� the retirement and older friends of mine have or do something. Believe in your a question? Write to Becky, c/o know that this is also not always age is high� �_people find regularly said that they are happier self and believe that you are worth Gaze, P.O. ·Box 3038, Memphis, true. Many Gay men and women work and an active to be now than when they were young. whatever effort it takes. TN 38173-0038.] have children and have adjusted to 4. Be creative! There are many society's views about them doing memphis so. They have managed to ''have it all" and seem to be very happy. But Female Patients what about those who did want BLACK&WHITE children, andfor some reason,were Attracte'dto MEN TOGETHER. not able to achieve that dream? FemalePsychiatrists There are many ways toexperience AnInterracial Gay Organizationfor All People the bondof a parent-child relation The American Psychiatric As ship. Y-ou can foster those kinds sociation reports that women psy with a niece, nephew, or friend's chiatriststend to have more female Black and WMe Men Together of Mempnis, Inc. is a Gay interracial child, or as a "big brother or sister" patients than male patients andtend all organizations committed to fostering :supportive environments for charity. Be creative and con to see of their patients more wherein racial and cultural barriers can be-overcomeand the goal of sider your options if this is impor frequently- than· do 'their male . counterparts. human equaiHy realized. To these ends, we engage in educational, tant to you. Just because some The APA reports that nearly poiHical, cuttural, and social activHies � means. of deali�g wHh people won't want you close to 20% of all psychiatrists are racism, sexism, homophobia, and other iriequHies in our communHy their children due to their own and in our lives. · M€MPH-IS BWfv1Tmonthly holcE cfro.JssOO CE:NJ£Rf6R groups, po11ucks,outings and o1her 'RE:.PRODUCTI\IE: H-E:ALTH- functions. Callfor details. · · Non-two/itFeminist Health Clinic 0/fm"ngA Fult Ra111le of l;ynecologicai_ Ctlre For 9etails: Call Bill (272-37.05), Jeff/Mark (278- 7092), Joe (27 4-6280):· Irwin (726-1461) or write l.c82 Popl&rat McNeil. BWMT/Memphis, P.O. Box 41772, Memphis, TN lle•phle;·T Ssl�· .-s> • • I (901). 27,� Agape To Launc-h New Ministry By Rev. John Mark House, circumstance, the role of a church We will begin a formal AIDS are dealing with AIDS in any way really do want to help. Pastor, Agape New Life Church, ministering to Gay people must be min�stry soon, and w welcome and would like to know how God For more information call: Rev . . � I . Memphis I enhanced. AIDS can briJlgup such any mqurry and suggesuon. If you fitsin toall of this pleasecall. We John M. House, 327-4145. a- soCial stigma among family Sometimes it's hard to believe members that they sometimes ,, can ... � :- how b�d we htiptans can � turn into �nearing, unsupportive . . 't·. t : ; ; .,: ...myself especially. For.,well over strangers. The church should be !l!nve. a year now Agape �ew Life there to help deal with thathurt. ,. _ .. Church has been a p� of _the Many of the mainstream churches .;. ... Memphis community. We have � . . are preaching that AIDS is God's . - .- prided ourselves on how commit- rib punishment to Gay people. Obvi fT(l(A't. ted we are to "ministering to and ously,in many thistypeofthinking all reachingout to" of th� Gays and canlead to serious doubts at a time Le�bians in Memphis. But yet, we . when some people needto be sure �. have been so blind to one of the of God the most. The church most pressingconcerns facing our should be there to refute thatfal :Tuu. people. lacy and give the AIDS person an has all AIDS struckalmost of us alternative churchhome. �- in some way or another. Many of Thereare so many ways that the ' us have lost close friends, and local Gay church can and should ...These are all emotions that make us human. These are the same almost without exception we all minister to theentire Gay and Les emotions that made Jesus Christ as human while here on Earth. At have known someone who has bian community concerningAIDS Agape New Lif�Church, we are not afraidofbeing human,but rather, succumbed to this dreadeddisease. issues. But unfortunately, for the take Affecting not only those who have most part our· localGay churchhas pride in that and hope that by being human, we can be better the HIV virus, AIDS can many been silent Christians. times devastatefamily and friends. NO MORE! As pastor ofAgape As a church, we have a responsibil New Life Church I pledge we shall Agape New Life Church ity and a commitment to help those be more aware of the needs around 3836 Forrest Ave., Memphis, 38122 who are dealing with this cruel us. We are going to minister to the reality. ENTIREGay ·community. I'm not (901) 327-4145 The traditional role of the sure e:X:actly what to do yet, but I'm church when dealing with illness going to jump in and do my- best,as REVIVAL STARTS THE LAST WEEK IN MARCH has been one of supplying support, I'm sure our other church members IT'S GONNA BE GREAT! comfort, and friendship. But in this will do. Memphis' ONLY 24 Hour Gay Bar BYOB- Dance Eat, Cruise � ValentineParty and Danre Saturday, February 13 .1268 Madison Avenue • 901-725-1909 10¢Draught 7 PM to 3 Afv1 ..: Free FrieswiUi Food any Order 7 PM- 3Afv1 NO COVER 9 to 3 Darre with OJRon - Every Sunday 3:30AM lHEN HaD... a.J rrslHE Memphis' OnlyAfter Hours .. Show - Trixie & Stars of the Future Valent·i. ne Mo� ��li { n. g . _ �.. ., . • . . . e·rea k'fast c 1·u b s\ti:o.,w�... , And Strippers, Too ..��.; ·� .....: . J�"t : '" 3:30 AM Until BYOB -NOCOVER� BYOO BYOB Complete Breakfast $1.99 :-:r:··: Nal�l:'�lllli:i§lll§:: , �����!���) I �c>�iIDIIt�x�. :\Jl�lmlm\1� Beer Bust Spaghetti Dinner Monday Friday $-1.00 ·'. A.Ltc 7 pm Until 9:30PM 10:30 PM 8- MIDNIGHT $1.50 Beer Bust 8· - 12 Each Night people some of the time, and you the well-remembered squalor of always been a weakness of ours, can pleasenearly all of the peoplea south Front St. and south Main St. and it certainly added to the enjoy fraction of the time, and it's very This is rapidly changing. We able light show. The rooms are easy to please nobody. However, drove near the ex-Delta Casket Co. spacious and a portion of thearea is and around the several blocks near not disco-loud so conversation is by Lady Astor Warm Fuzzy of the Month you cannot avoid offending easier. One open and how many to Dept. SOMEBODY, so why worry?" Ray's. If one considers each new go? Where are our psychic Who said thatJanuary was a dull This month's warm fuzzy goes development separately, they may sources? month? We, personally, have had to Dennis Kijowski of the Pipeline Tasteful Wine and Cheese seem pretty spread out. This is not personal knowledge of no less than for having balls enough to brave Dept. the case. Most of the new develop Rumor Mill Dept. three Club Nights, one new night our magnificence to discuss this We also were present at the ments in this area are within a block Who got the baby, who will spot opening,one new socialgroup column. No, dear, he was neither founding party of what will hope or two of one another(for instance, becoming founded, and drunknor was ita beerbust. Nyah! fully be a brand new organization the Spaghetti Warehouse is two make the dough, and how will she be dressed? We shallsee on Mardi snow ,snow ,snow. As is usual, for Memphis. We saw several blocks from Ray's, Theatre Works faces that we hadn't seen in for on Main is one block from the site Gras Tuesday at thePipeline (Feb. these things all happen practically It Only Happens When I .•• 16, goobrain). on top of one another. We really Dept. ever, and a number of new people of the new George's, and Captain must buy new, more comfortable, Those of us who have been act as well. The Wine and Cheese Bilbo's is threeor four blocks from Oh yes, forget not the Tsarus shoes. ing foolish in public for a long time party was enjoyed by about 60 l;x>th). Hence, the patrons of the are certainly the ones to hand it to participants, some staying a short new Gay bars are not going, as Man of the Year Banquet which will be held in February. The food Alternative Evenings Out others of like pursuit. During an while, some longer. Perhaps this might be supposed, deep into a promises to be scrumptious; arid, of Dept. auction at the Wings club night, the informal gathering can be the start deserted warehouse district with course, the recipient is always a What is a club night? What is a item was chocolate cake. $15 was of something very nice indeed. miles of darkened buildings lead carefully guarded secret. "Some jelliclecat? What is the meaning of bid with the stipulation that it ing up to and away from the bar. day, somewhere, sometime, when life? We shall explore the primary would ultimately be used to deco Where, Oh Where Has My Our Gay impressarios are among 2 question; the others may be readily rate the face of Tommy Stewart, Little Bar Gone Dept., Part the leaders in the rejuvenation of you least expect it, someone will "' Yes, we did tum to you and say...... " answered by just about anybody at who was present. Decorum pre get all whoopsed up this once seedy area of Downtown, ' a given beer bust A CLUB vents us fromrelating exactly what and attend the newest saloon of and theyare to becongratulated for Gay, Ray's Rockhquse, very soon NIGHT, for the uninitiated, is a was said, but the cake was sold; this. Which Cupid has the longest given night of a particular month and, sure enough, the foul deed after it opened. One thing we made Tiffany, a neighbor of ours as it shaft on his arrows (!!!!!!!!!!)? during which the use of a bar is a point of doing, which we realize. happens, took us on a !overly tour Look him/her/it up on Valentine's tookplace. It was remarked that the (try given over to a group. The mem pastrywas a bit dry; and an auction is thequestion on everybody'slips of the new bar. Hidden delights in day reading an ad, do we have bers proceed to organize games, eer, who shall remain mercifully who hasn't been, is casing (not clude a dressing room which might to do everything?) activities, entertainments, or other nameless, declined a similar bid of cruising, casing, Myrtle) the avail actually be large enough for the Quote of the month: "It doesn't diversions for the benefit of the $20 for a similar engagement in able parking in the area. Though it cast of a large benefit show patrons of that establishment Fre volving that selfsame auctioneer. is not immediately adjacent, it is (though, Heaven knows, deter matter what they're saying, dahling, so long as they're TALK quently, these eventshave a theme, If there were a Goode Sportte ample. Street parking is abundant; mined souls can do a benefit in a and always, they are different from Awardde, we would have to be there are some parking spaces in phone booth if necessary) and a ING." -Tallulah Bankhead the usual happenings which take stow it on La Stewart for the month the next block, and the Spaghetti large kitchen which can be made place at said establishment. of January. Warehouse is only two blocks available for special functions Ta, Ta, For instance, the club night away. Having worked downtown sometime in the future. The use of Lady A. which took place in January aU Thought for the Month Dept. for many moons, we searched for a follow spot on the mirror ball has Wag's had a carnivalor Mardi Gras "You· can please some of the theme. It was hosted by theWings club. A cake walk, a pastry auction, a costume contest, and some old ·-· ·· bag dressed up as Maria Ous ·.:·:,v:� · � penskaya read palms and beads. . .i�i�t ··� . f . There was a unique "Go Fish" .•�¢'��?; ! 0 �.;W£ � '·, .inc�1� game that must be seen to be be ·i·:Ofi·�:G�: iU I'"'�' ·,•· lieved. The proverbial good time ··s · li,�� . {t\'1"'' i : ' : , was had by all, and one outcome of '"-.,_.,. ;" <�:fT • • �· �). J ;· . the pastry auction was juicy ,, enough to have a spot later in di syere column. The clubs involved usually fi . nance these events themselves; any USE money taken in goes toward the C:K next event. Tsarus held a Bear Night at the Pipeline in January, whose theme was bears, stuffed and otherwise (but always cuddly, ne c'est pas?). Bear hugs, bear facts(!), bear arm wrestling, and even a genuine birthday for a genuine bear were a OPE:N: few of the events held. The Bootsh .. ine concession was very popular (unfortunately we were wearing WE'D N E S D, A Y-S .s.u.- N'D A·v.·s some of our LEAST comfortable shoes). Our newest women-who-dare � 7 ?- •• organizationheld its first club.nighi 8 PM •• , .3, AM·· atthePipeline at the end ofJanuary. We will be in print before it takes· place, but we are certain in advance Sh,ows- at -1.1 :30.: "PM that it will fall under the not-to-be missed category. Women of Leather will host. Talent Night on tHUrSday Final note: club nights l¥e not for club members; they are for -.= public consumption, so don't be Beer ··Bust 8 12·' Every Night shy. ------February, 1988-Gaze-11 A few people pointed out that began selling boxes of heart shaped -MGC To we should be suspicious of any Condom-Mints this week for $6 a "routine'' testing beca.use in some box and quickly sold out. Feature Info on circumstances, routine testing is "It's something that will Income Tax L.egalRoundtab le: the same as mandatory testing. The make people laugh, but then again Employment and Sodomy Laws consensus seemed to be that man it has a serious message - love The Memphis Gay Coalition datory testing should always be safely," said Planned Parenthood will feature a semmar on tips for opposed and perhaps voluntary spokeswoman Margaret Odom. Gays in filing their income taxes New York - The issues at the cuss the meaning of "family" for testing should beencouraged in the Inside the silver box, which Feb. 1 at 7:30PM in meeting Room National Lesbtan and Gay Civil Gay people. Gay commumt more than it has carries the message "a tasteful way A of the Main Library. Everyone i Rights Roundtable ranged from Apparently the most lively dis been to make your point," are 12 foil invited. bereavement leave policies to fed- I cussion occurred during the after packets with a familiar shape. But, A local CPA will discuss the era! AIDS legislation. The meeting noon sesston of the second day the packets contain chocolate, not new tax laws, the effect they might was held Dec. 11-12 in New York when a woman from the AID latex. have on personal income tax, and city to discuss litigation and legis- actton Foundation made a presen Candy Condom In case anyone gets con answer questions from the group. lation affecting Gay rights. tauon about lobbymg efforts and "A Tasteful fused, the candy condoms earl-y A spokesman from MGC sug The roundtable meets twice a pendmg federal AIDS legislauon. these additional warnings: gests that you prepare specific year and was hosted this time by the The bill contains provisions which I Way To Make "For internal use only. questions in advance of the discus LambdaLegalDefense andEduca- would take precedence over state I Your Point" Application of Condom-Mints to sion. Questions will beanswered as tton Fund. legislation on some issues. I Candy condoms- "a tasteful body parts will result in a sticky time permits. The Roundtable began with a There was also a productive wa to make your poll)t" - re mess." The Memphis Gay Coalition discusswn of various famiJy-re- discussion about mandatory HIV placed chocolate kisses in some meets on the first Monday of each lated issues including child cus- testing. The group was in agree- North Carolma stockings this past month at the Main Library at Pea tody, co-parenting, and extension ment about the importance of Chnstmas. body & McLean. of benefits to domestic partners of working against mandatory test- Planned Parenthood of Raleigh Gay men and women. For example, ing, and especially testing of pris- a pending New York case was dis- oners and prostitutes which seem to cussed in which a Gay woman was be the highest on the agenda of denied bereavement leave follow- those wanting to implement man mg the death of the parent of her datory testing. lover under a policy that allows One woman who has worked such a leave after the death of an in- I extensively on prisoner's rights law if the employee. is married reported that prison systems which This discussion moved into believe they have a high mfectivity strategies and definitions for Gay rate do not want to test all pnsoners families. The group decided to be 1 because that might trigger ob!Jga sure to set aside a longer' period of tions about medical care that they _ ume at a future Roundtable to dts- I do not want to handl '. 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Un Lirnitof30 words (including address or board (458-AIDS) evenings 7:30- to Memphis. 5'10", . 145#, brown month . phone number) and a $2.00 charge for 11 PM. hair, blue eyes. Looking for mean der the description of the Incident, The one subscription (free!) use of our P.O. Box. Please specify if ingful relationship/friendship with . Cole A. Jeter, Asst SIS, the report you want to use our P.O. Box. Com services more- than a few Gay men Young, good-looking submissive sincere and ·caringindividual. Box mercial ads at the rate of $.20 per word, ing employee wrote: "On 11-16-87 here at the Federal prison in Mem male seeking very dominating holder, Box 7696, Jackson, TN · $3.00 minimum. Phone numbers and at approximately 11:00 AM, I be phis. zip codes are free.· $2.00 additional women for training.Reply toMark, 38308-7696. came aware that inmate Devenney Mr, charge for use of our- P.O. Box. Dead 2817 Pickering #3, Memphis, 1N Stilwell, the recent issue of line for ads is the 15th of each month. 38115. GWM; 5'9", 170#, BL/BL, caring, was attempting to communicate Gaze contained an editorial by you; to Gaze , Send Box 3038, Memphis, warm, sincere, stable, good humor. with another inmate (Tim R Burl� and it was great. TN 38173-0038. Need a resume? Don't settle for Seeks GWM, 21-35, mature for ingham 604 34-01 12) which (sic) is Please consider sending a copy just typed - typeset it. Laser friendship/relationship. Photo/ House for rent or sale - 2-3 BR/1 presently being incarcerated at the of printed resumes from $15. Low phone # to: Boxholder, Box 38185, _ it to the Commercial Appeal bath frame home with large fenced Illinois State facility. This commu rates for resume revisions. Memphis, TN 38138. because it certainly merits back yard and patiQ in MSU area. Printe_r's Ink. 454-1411, ask for nication has not been approved by attention; at least as much atten CH&A, gas fireplace, ceilingfans. Allen. Are you a Gay/Bi body builder or the appropriate staffat either facil $425 plus utilities· or $42,500. tion as the articleabout the petition into wrestling; if so I'm GWM, Owner willfinance equityif neces ity." The returned correspondence to isolate mv positive inmates at Let's make "88" great. Seeking a 5'7", 150#, BL/BL; who would sary. Lease/purchase an option. notice says "Your letter is being special guy to share a New Year like to admire and caress your Memphis F.C.I. Assumable note. Call 454-1411. returned because correspondence and life with. I'm a yoling, 27, muscular body or see who is the If it matters at all, and I'm sure it GWM, 5'10", 145#, brownish best guy.on the mat. Photo a plus. between confined inmates is not doesn't, please be advised that the GWM 5'7, 130#, tired of bars, blondfl:laz, gd/lkg?, sim/shy but Reply to Tom, Box -9652, Knox authorized without the approval of wants to meet someone of the same guy who authored the letter that loving, caring, honest, strght actg, ville,1N 37940. background. Seeking friendship the wardens of both institutions." accompanied the petition has had etc. Enjoy life, .good times, safe and possible relationship. Ages 18- Devenney may also be having sex, etc. If you are 22-31and feel his beadsread by moi. I confronted 39. Send replies to R.L.S. 57 N. Professional GWF, early trouble with his mail since the the same way phone 35,3-6587, 6- him about his bigotry a while be Somerville #612, Memphis, ·1N, thirties,"middle of the road" type- 10 PM. Serious only please. May envelope the letter came in had _the fore the petitionsituation occurred. 38104. Definitely will answer re seeking Big Sister or maternal leave message or no if not at home. image for possiblecommitted rela following notice typed on the out Again it was a good editorial. plies. · GWM,27,6'1",165#,Brownharr, tionship. Interests in nature, ani side: "Attention: Special MaiV Robert Hickman SHY CHUBBY,WM, 35, mascu blue eyes, hrurychest Lookingfor mals, church activities,music, in Media. Federal Law Prohibits the line, intelligent, straight-acting, Memphis F.C.I. GWM 20-30, no drugs, fats, ferns,. tellectual/intimate talks and acting opening of this correspondence by regular guy outside - little boy nol}-smoker. Reply with picture if out fantasies among many areas of lookingfor big brother inside. Seek anyone other than the addressee.") possible to Dept. 12-KR, Box interest. Defmite butch, dyke, or masculine buddy, under 35, with 3038, Memphis,1N 38173-0038. druggies need not reply. Respond assertive, dominant personality. to "Adopt a Lover" PO Box 3038, C.E., Box 751512, Memphis, 1N TN WANTED: Items for Aid to End Memphis, 38173-0038. 38175-1512. MEMPHIS National Organization for AIDS WKRB in Memphis: 1528 Getwell Book Mart: 1275 Women (NOW): Box 40982, Gay Switchboard: 726- Madison - 278-9321. Getwell- 454-7765. ORGANIZATIONS Memphis 38104. GAYY. MISCELLANEOUS Getwell Adult Book Store: Aid to End AIDS Com Parents & Friends of Les LINC: 725-8895 1617 Getwell � 745-9054. mittee (ATEAC): Box bians And Gays (P-FLAG) Narcotics Anonymous: Airport Adult Theatre: Men of Leather: 1266 Madi 40389, Memphis 38174-0389. P.O. Box 172031, Memphis, 276-LIVE 2214 BrooksRd E. - 345-0657. son - 722-8963. 762-8401. 38187-2031 - 761-1444 Rape Crisis: 528-2161. The Book Mart: 852 S. Coo-. Paris Adult Entertainment Agape New Life Church: Parents Together: 274- Suicide & Cr.isis Inter per - 278-9546. Center: 2432 Summer - 323- Worship Sundays at 11:00AM 6262. vention: 274-7477. Che·rokee Adult Book 2665. and Wednesdays at 7:30PM. Phoenix (Gay AA); U\mbda Store: 2947 Lamar - 744- Star Search Video: 1264 (901) 327-4145 Center 241 N. Cleveland 7494.- Madison - 272-STAR. Tobacco Corner News American Civil Liberties (above United Paint Store), COUNSELING Fantasy World: 1814 Win room: 669 Mendenhall Rd.,S. Union (ACLU)! 85- tTnion 725-7324, 272-9549. If no an SERVICES chester - 346-2086. Ave. Memphis 38103. - (901) swer, call 454-1414 52}-9875. Tsarus: Box 41082, Memphis . Becky Caperton, MS: Black & White Men To 38174-1082. Counseling - 767-3971. gether: Box 41773, Memphis Wings: Box 41784, Memphis Carole Taylor, MS: Coun AID TO END 38174 - 272-3705,278-7092,or 3817 4-1784 .(Levi-leather seling - 458-7098 726-1461. club) · Northeast Mental .Health AIDS COMMITTEE Frontrunners of Mem Women of Leather: 181 N. Center: 382-3880. phis: Box 40311, Memphis Willet, Memphis 38104, 726- 38174-0311. 5263 Gay Athletic Association: RESTAURANTS & Bowling, volleyball, camping, MEDIA J!A.R.S. . General Meeting and more. :aox 22914, Mem 1N 18 phis, 38122. Call for more AIDS Update: newspaper Another Bar: 1349 Autumn - Thursday, Feb. information: 744-0575. Gay Alternative: radio pro 278-9353 Gay Women's Social gram, Mon. 6:00-7:00 PM, The Apartment Club: 343 7:30PM Group: 324-6949 WEVL, FM 90 - Box 41773, Madison - 525-9491. Memphis Center for Re Memphis 38174. Backstreet: 94 N. Avalon productive Health: 1462 Gaze: newspaper - Box 3038, (Downstairs) - 725-1530. PoplarAve, Memphis 38104 - Memphis 38173-0038 - (901) Barbara's: 1474 Madison - Red Cross Building 274-3550. 454-1411. 278-4313 Memphis Gay Coalition: The. Personals:. Gay Com- . J-Wags: 1268 Madison - 725- 1400 Box 3038, Memphis 38173- puter Bulletin Board - 300 or 1909. Central 0038 - 726-GAYY. 1200 baud - 901-274-6713. Ray's Rockhouse: 338 S: 107 M-PAC: Box 40311, Mem Front - 525-1680. Room phis 38174-0311, 278-2970. Temporary Quarters: 92 N. Mystic Krewe of Aphro _ _HELPLINE S Avalon - 725-4796. -dite: Box 41822, Memphis, The Pipeline: 1382Poplar - . 38174-1822. AIDS Switchboard: 458- 726-5263 We'll Help- Won't You?