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11 TWT NEWS State Board of Health Hearing January 13 in Austin. 19 COMMENT Letters to the Editor 22 NEWSTALK Houston GPCs Presidential Candidates bv Chuck Patrick Page 46 26 KALEIDOSCOPE Color This Party: Black and Blue bV David V, Meunier 31 BOOKS Fete by Daniel McVay Reviewed bV David Fields 35 VINYL FLASH The Latest in Dance Music bV Mardi Coleman 38 THEATRE Texas Theatre By Billie Duncan 42 MOVIES Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heort Reviewed bV 0, Flores Rlvarez Head Office Reviewed bV Donalevan Maines 46 SHOWBIZ Rick Nelson bV Jock Vorst 56 ART James Bettison, On Waugh bV Mitchell M, Bartlow 62 HOT TEA lime's Texas Tour, Thelma Houston, Bonnie Pointer. 71 SPORTS Bowling Resumes After the Holidays, FrontRunners Marathon ... bv BobbV Miller 74 STARSCOPE Make Your Moves Now bV Milton van Stern 76 COVER/PHOTO ESSAY Jim & Jeff Erickson Photographs bV Scott Tovlor 80 CLASSIFIED Want Ads and Notices 91 CALENDAR Special One-Time Only & Non-Profit Community Events 93 THE GUIDE Texas Business/Club Directory

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HOUSTON OFFICE (713) 527-9111 MONDAY NIGHTS, 9PM Hours: 9 crn-S prn. weekdays COUNTRY & WESTERN FREE BEER BUST 2205 Montrose DANCE LESSONS THURSDAYS 9PM Houston, Texas 77006 Cheers. She told the bar owners she 75' SCHNAPPS & SUNDAYS 12PM DALLAS OFFICE (214) 521-0622 ALL THE TIME BARS REPORT was unhappy with their response. "You Hours: 11 am-5 prn .. M-T-W-F-Sat. are crying about your sales being down 3900 Lemmon Ave .. Suite 220 DRINKING DOWN 651 SOUTH JENNINGS·· 332·0745 but are not really doing anything to Dallas, Texas 75219 Houston Bar Owners Blame PUBLISHER/EDITORChuck Patrick bring in more business," she accused. FEATURESEDITOR/ART DIRECTOR Blase DiStefano DWILaws; Not Economy. "It is now socially unacceptable to be ASSISTANTSTO THEART DIRECTOR drunk," she said, "It's not funny Carlos Palma, Fred Hinton Exclusive TWT NEWS Comment. anymore." TEXAS ENTERTAINMENTEDITOR Jim Cagle HOUSTON - 1985has gone into the NATIONAL SHOWBIZ EDITOR Jack Varsl Sammye Massey of the Houston NEWS EDITOR Chuck Patrick LYNN history books as the year when Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse ART EDITOR Mitch Bartlow CHRISTOPHER business in Texas nightclubs was off, agreed, saying, "Being drunk is not be- THEATREEDITOR Billie Duncan In the gay community, many club SPORTSEDITOR Bobby Miller Show ing tolerated any more, and there is a POETRYEDITOR 0. Flores Alvarez owners blamed Houston's sagging trend among young people recognizing CONTRIBUTING EDITORS SAT. JAN. 11 economy, higher unemployment and their problem drinking early on." She 0, Flores Alvarez, Mardi Coleman, the AIDS scare for lackluster liquor Harry Deutsch, David Fields, STARRING added that her agency is now seeing a Weldon Grahame. Christopher Hart, sales, change in public attitudes toward drink- Hollie Hollister. Brian Keever. Donalevan Maines, James Marvin. Milton von Stern But gay bars were not the only ones ing as there is an increase in the ADVERTISING ART DIRECTOR Mitch Bartlow to suffer, Non-gay bars were hurt, too, number of people calling the council GRAPHIC ARTISTS According to Cheers, a local tavern seeking help about drinking. Fred Hinton. Carlos Palma, guild association of 120 straight bar Instead of just "pushing drinks," Lucian Rlnando, Jay Verdon. Mitch Pengra, owners, fear on the part of customers TYPOGRAPHERS she suggested that clubs start pro- Tobi Chapman. B. Steele being arrested on a DWI (Driving While moting things that are still socially ac- STAFFPHOTOGRAPHERS Intoxicated) charge is what is keeping ceptable such as food and entertain- Scott Taylor, Jim Hamilton, Oscar Mendiola, many away from nightclubs and/or Michael McKinney, Renae Ingram, Scot Roberts, WENDY ROCHELLE ment, an idea which many gay clubs in- Hollie Hollister. Blase DiStefano drinking less when they are in the clubs. itiated some time ago. STATEWIDEDISTRIBUTIONSteve Miles A DWI can cost over $1,000 under new RECEPTIONISTS Gay clubs have long been the trend- Dallas-Steve Miles state laws enacted in 1985, one club setters of the industry, being more in- Houston-Bobby Miller owner reminded. novative and promotion-minded than SALES Business at many Houston night- their straight counterparts. Many gay EXECUTIVESALESMANAGER clubs is down 50%, said Michael Grif- Jim Veteto clubs across Texas now also provide fin, owner of popularGrif 's Inn in Mon- taxi cab rides homes for the over-' Advertising rates are available on request by tele- trose. He calls it the "New Prohibition," intoxicated, TWTNEWShas observed. phoning the salesperson in your nearest city .. and blames groups like Mothers DEADLINE FOR ALL ADS: 651~ Against Drunk Driving more than Friday. one week prior to publication. Houston's sluggish economy for the UNITED WAY GIFT AUSTIN loss in customers. Scott Taylor. . (512) 926-0253 KS/AIDS Foundation Gets DAlLAS $2 BEER BUST Some customers are now afraid to Alan Gellman. . (214) 521-0622 venture out for fear of being stopped $50,000; not $170,000. FORTWORTH TUES., WED., THURS., and SUN., 9PM TILL? Steve Miles. . . (214) 521-0622 by the police, Griffin told Houston Post Exclusive TWT NEWS Coverage. HOUSTON/GALVESTON 75¢ SCHNAPPS reporter Janet Elliott. Efforts by the HOUSTON - The KS/AIDS Founda- Scot Roberts . . (713) 527 -9111 DWI task force in police cruisers and SAN ANTONIO/CORPUSCHRISTI ALL THE TIME tion advised TWTNEWS/Houston last Tim Ramm. . . (512) 822-9213 groups like MADD have not only week that published reports that the 1851 W DIVISION· 275·9138 Cleared local streets of many drunks CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT foundation had received $170,000 from Dallas Bureau-Steve Miles but have also kept many potential par- Houston Bureau-Scat Roberts _"~I'!*~ the United Way fund were incorrect. tyers from venturing out in their cars. , i!' -. Although it was correct that United TWT MAGAZINE proud members of '0' ~,- Marinelle Timmons, state director of Texas Weekly Publishing Co, It )/ Way gave $170,000 to AIDS, only ~.y ~\ MADD, spoke at a recent meeting of PAGE 11 TUJT JANUARY 10 - JANUAAY 16 1986 I TUJT JANUARY 10 - JANUARY 16 1986 PAGE 10 and Dr. Brady Allen, practicing internal 50000 was given directly to the foun- ation. "The remainder went to other medicine and diagnosis of AIDS in los-related projects," executive Dallas. director, Nate Sebastian, clarified. In addition to updating the communi- "The $50,000 that was given to our ty on AIDS, the panel of doctors will be 10rganizationwas specifically earmark- available for questions on recent treat- edfor persons with AIDS who live at the ments and trends on health care and McAdOry House," he told TWT NEWS/ AIDS. This session is one of a series of Houston. "And the $50,000was not in the form DGA monthly meetings that have of cash but rather a grant," former foun- focused on AIDS. It will be held at 7:30 dation president, Michael Wilson, p.m. at the Metropolitan Community Church at Reagan and Brown. clarified. "We received no funding for direct grants to our other clients, nor did we NEW COUNSELORS receive funding for our education pro- gram," Sebastian added. Dallas Gayline Begins Annual "Since we did not receive $170,000, Training on January 25. but instead received only $50,000 that DALLAS - This city's Gayline will is earmarked for specific programs, we offer its annual training for new will still be dependent on private dona- counselors this month. It will begin tions to fund cash assistance to clients with an hour-long orientation session and to fund our education programs. on Saturday, January 25 at 2 p.m., "We are grateful for the United Way spokesperson Chris Salerno advised grant, but it must be understood that TWT NEws/Dallas. although the grant will help us meet Beginning in February, classes will some needs, it will not be sufficient for take place from 10a.m. until3 p.m. each funding all of our programs," Sebastian Saturday all month long. Contact (214) stated. 380-1815 for added information about To successfully continue its pro- grams through 1986the foundation will training. Gayline is a peer counseling and in- require a financial commitment from formation service for the Dallas gay and private donors. "We appreciate our lesbian community. Applications are community's support and hope they now available at area stores, DGA, and will help us continue the task of ~ERVWE[]NESDAV 8. meeting the challenge," he concluded. MCCD. HEALTH ADVOCATES WELCOMING DGA MEETING Panel of Experts Meets LARGEST SH "Not Just Another AIDS Saturday with HGHA Group. Forum" ThisMonday Night. Exlusive TWT NEWS Report. DALLAS - "Not Just Another AIDS HOUSTON - A panel of experts will orum" is the theme of the monthly eeting of the Dallas Gay Alliance this be the featured presentation when the Houston Gay Health Advocates hold onday night, January 13. The forum their monthly meeting this Saturday, ill provide a means to talk directly to January 11.The meeting will be held at edical doctors who are involved with the Montrose Counseling Center, 900 ocal AIDS-related issues. Lovett, Suite 201, starting at 7:30 p.m., Two of the panelists are Dr. Charles HGHA president, Steve Burton, advis- aley, chief epidemiologist for the alias County Health Department and ed TWT NEWS/Houston. The panel will feature represen- r. James Luby, chief of infectious tatives from the KS/AIDS Foundation iseases at UT Health Science Center, PAGE 13 TWT JANUARY 10 - JANUARY 16 1986 pectedthat the state board of health will begin at 7:30 p.m., TWTNEWS/Houston and the medical profession who will actually decide in a formal vote what to was advised. present the latest facts as have best HEARING FOR dO about the quarantine rule until its Likely there will not be a first ballot been able to be obtained: the need for QUARANTINE RULE January 31 meeting, Steven Kirkland of winner since a candidate must get a state regulations, efforts in other parts plurality of at least 50.1% of the vote of the country, etc. "Hopefully this will Public Hearing in Austin the LGRA board said. . . This Monday, January 13. "We hope that the entire matter will to win. With three candidates in the run- stimulate some creative discussion," ning, a runoff is very likely, pollsters stated Burton. , . . . bedeferred back to the State Board of AUSTIN - A pu~lIc heanng will Health's AIDS Task Force which has predict. Solutions will be sought from the held at 9:30 a.m. this Monday, Janua veral notable physicians such as If a second ballot is needed, it will problems arising from the present 13 at th~ Sta~eDepartment of Health i ~ansell, who are against quarantine," occur right after the first ballot. There refusal of nursing homes and extended- will be no two-week wait and added care facilities to accept persons with t~e Capitol City on th~ prop~sed qua~a Kirkland told TWTNEWS/Austin. tine rule f?r AI~S ~atlents. At that tl Lovell added that there is a strong campaigning. When the meeting is over AIDS. The increased cost of care and next Wednesday, a winner will have the decreased quality of care are of ma- people will be invited to speak for an commendation to put the matter back against the propo~ed rule," LGRA' the hands of the task force to solicit been selected. jor concern, Burton explained. r~ How do the three candidates stand "Many of us have struggled much of Glen Maxey expl~lned to TWT.NEW input and recommendations, "some- A strategy session of statewide g thing the board should have done in the on the issues? See TWT NEWSTALK our adult lives to become comfortable beginning on page 22. It will help you with ourselves, and it is tragic that lea~ers, hosted by LGRA and c beginning," she commented. decide whom to vote for. some us may feel forced to retreat into chaired by Pat Cramer and Maxey, w LGRA advised TWTNEwsthatreaders the closet if we have to choose this type held in Austin last Saturday, January should continue to write their opposi- of care," he stated. in preparation for Monday's hearin tlon to quarantining by addressing Dr. NEW GALLOP There is a great need for a place It was announced that a represe Charles Alexander Bureau of Epidemi- POLL ON GAYS where a person with AIDS could go for tative of each city's AIDS group wo~1 ology, Texas Bo~rd of Health, 1100 extended care and feel comfortable make presentations at the heann West 49th, Austin, Texas 78756. 59% of American Opinion about one's sexuality, the president along with Dr. Peter Mansell 0 All opinions are tallied and go into Remains Same About Gays. stated. Houston's M.D. Anderson Hospital an the official public record. Dr. Ronald Stegman who is preside PRINCETON, N.J. - According to a of the North Texas Association new end-of-the-yearGaliop Poll, 59% of OAK LAWN CENTER Physicians for Human Rights. THREE·WAY Americans say the AIDS epidemic has NOW EXPANDING The main fear is that the propose made no difference in the way they feel HGPC ELECTION about gays, while 37% report their opi- Counseling Center Acquires rule is so broad that it leaves gapin holes for abuse among sheriff Sue Lovel/,Annise Parker and nions have changed for the worse. Adjacent Property to Enlarge. deputies and other arresting officers Ray Hill Square-off Jan. 15. Only 2% now say they are more sym- DALLAS - The Oak Lawn Counsel- "They may find that after they've issue E I A I • pathetic towards gays while another 2% ing Center is getting bigger. It has just a warrant that the arrested individua xclus ve TWT NEWS na YSIS. remain undecided, the new poll showed. recently acquired leased property ad- isn't even an AIDS patient," Maxe HOUSTON - Most elections forthe But, it would appear that public opi- jacent to the center at 5811 Nash. "The stated. presidency of this city's Gay Political nion on gays is conditioned by age, acquisition is in response to expanding Houston GPC president, Sue Lovell Caucus are political events involving education and income. Persons 65 and needs with the gay and lesbian com- in attendance at the strategy session only the most devout of caucus older, those whose formal education munity," director Bill Appleman said that three areas of importanc members. Such is notthe case this year ended before graduation from high explained. were discussed: education, medic in what is turning out to be anything but school, and those in the lower income The new facilities will provide addi- testimony and legal testimony. a lackluster campaign. brackets say their attitude has worsen- tional desperately needed space for Among those in opposition to quara Th.e candidat.es have been hosting ed because of the AIDS scare. counseling and volunteer activities, he tine have been the chairman and vic parties, sending get-out-the-vote When it comes to employment, most told TWTNEwslDallas. chair of the state board. "That gives m ~ail~rs, an~ in some cases-yes, even Americans feel the right to work should Any-help offered can be used, as well a glimmer of hope" LGRA co-chair P kissing babies. The momentum of the be withheld from gays seeking employ- as contributions toward repairs, he Cramer stated. H~wever on the othe campaign has been building steadily ment in certain occupations such as said. Office supplies and furniture are side of the controversy is the state com ever si.nce one of HGPC's found~rs, elementary school teachers and the also needed at the new location. missioner of health, Dr. Robert Bern Ray HIli, and board member Annlse clergy. Volunteers interested in helping with stein who has been one of the mos Parker, announced they would chal- For a complete report on the latest the property should call (214)351-1502 vocal' and influential backers of the pr lenge the re-electi~n of Su.e Lovell. Gallop Poll with graphic breakdowns on for further information. posed quarantine rule. It al.1reaches a climax this Wednes- how America feels about legalizing The Oak Lawn Counseling Center is Although the public debate over thi day night, January 1~, when caucus homosexuality (reference: Texas 21.06 a non-profit organization providing controversial matter will officially en members ":,eet at Holiday Inn.Ce~tral Supreme Court Trial), see next week's counseling and support. at next Monday's hearing, it is not e to cast their votes. The meeting IS to TWTSPECIALREPORT. ,\II?

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members of this club received another McAdory House Family unauthorized newsletter from Rich Corder wherein he misinterpreted and disres- DearTWT: The McAdory House family would like pected the well wishes of the majority of to thank our community for all the the club at our Chistmas party and THE NEW wonderful Christmas gifts that we meeting. The old bylaws were never received during this holiday season. changed in the four years of Mr. Corder's The ceiling fans will make our sum- leadership. The old bylaws protected the ~I8COLL ~T mers cooler. The garbage disposal and 1985 and 1986 officers. The new bylaws the microwave will make our kitchen were issued at the November 16 meeting better equipped. New sheets cover our and copies were distributed to everyone =-C ·1\.f .E- beds, and new towels hang in the bath- there. More copies were distributed by room. With the washer and dryer, the new mail postmarked December 5. The club bathroom downstairs, and carpet for the had not determined what premise the • stairs, we expect a brighter new year. business would fall under-revision of the The tree, the cake, the cookies, the old bylaws or rescend the old bylaws and carolers, the food, and the wonderful adopt new bylaws. No one guaranteed Mr. ?;~~,J~71;i"'envelopes" that filled our stockings-they Corder that these would or would not be contained pocket money for each of voted on. There was no purpose for this us-made this a truly special cnrtstmae. because no one needed his permission The most special gift was the time that because we are a club, and the majority you spent with us. Your visit to our home vote of the membership at a meeting warmed the holiday season. constituted actions of the club. The club Finally, a special thanks to the voted to rescend the old bylaws and community's bars, businesses, and approve each article in the bylaws, churches, and to the house's A-team (we constitution and rules one a time. The love you). You've proven again that ours bylaws, consitutition and rules were is a supporting and loving community accepted by a majority vote. The majority that we can be proud of. made that decision; the majority will rule. Chuck, Frank, Howard, Jeff, Joe, John, It will invariably be accepted by the Keith, Michael & Roland majority and denied by those WhO were Houston, Texas unable to accept change, growth, loss of power, and personalities. From the Newly Created There is much history in our club. We began as a club in 1980 under the author- Dear TWT: Rich Corder is not a spokesman for this ity of the Montrose Sports Association. Through personality conflicts with its new L U N C H club [TWT COMMENT, Houston Tennis Club, HAPPY HOUR 5 PM·7PM Vol. 11, No_41]. This privilege never has director and Rich Corder and lack of 11am-3pm Sunday Brunch action on both clubs, the club withdrew 110m-2:30pm Man-Fri WEEKLY AT OUR been extended to him. Any business he would deem necessary only fulfills the from MSA. The motion to break away was Closed Saturday Lunch ENLARGED BAR hope of one or of very few in a desperate speer-headed by President Rich Corder at that time. Members approved the dis- DINNER WELL DRINKS attempt to overthrow the majority rule of this club. This is tyranny and such actions association and we became the Montrose 6pm-11 pm Mon-Fri BLOODY MARYS are not accepted by this leadership which Tennis Club. The registered owner of the 6pm-12am Fri-5at '~~~lli~f~lr~~j;' MSA Tennis Club in an attempt to stop SCREWDRIVERS was voted in by majority rule. To Houston 6pm-10pm 5unday and all the tennis association throughout MSA from ever using it, also transferred $1.25 1834 Westheimer the country, we express a statement that this name to Rich Corder. We then only majority rule will prevail in the became the Montrose Tennis Club, and ongoings of this club. Such business Rich Corder owns that name too. Later we should be addressed to this club. changed our name to reflect the t*~.::i{~~{~r:'~~:;~jj Beginning Saturday, December 28, professionalism of our membership and

PAGE 19 TWT JANUARY 10 - JANUARY 16 1986 trusted Rich Corder to file the registration of the name. He Is also the legal owner of that name, but not its people! According dig-ni-ty (dig'nete) MERIDIEN LEASING INC. to the newsletter he sent, he denounced everything and placed himself as general manager without respect, care, or '86 BMW '86 MERCEDES BENZ '86 HONDA An organization that's bringing sensitivity to any of its membership. He new definition to gay and lesbian 325 309/100 190E 349/100 Accord 159/100 went along to dictate to them what he Catholics and their friends. 528e 395/mo 300E 498/mo Prelude 179/mo wanted from everyone that would belong 735i 569/mo 560SL 725/mo to his club. This act of tyranny led us to Dignity. Discover the whole meen- react to the problem that we did not have ing. Contact a local chapter. '86 CADILLAC '86 PORSCHE '86 JAGUAR but that he created. City Phone DeVille 329/mo 944 398/100 XJ6 569/mo our membership, upon receipt of the Baton Rouge, LA (504) 343·5172 944 Turbo 498/mo newsletter, called our president, Donny Dallas. TX (214) 942·9321 '86 MAZDA '86 BUICK Kelley, and were angered at Rich Corder Fort Worth, TX (817) 283·8588 RX-7 209/mo '86 TOYOTA Skylark 1791100 for the newsletter. Forty-three people Houma. LA (504) 851·6920 626 178/100 Camry 172/mo Electra 279/mo called In disagreement of Mr. Corder's Houston.TX (713)528·0111 Celica 185/mo unauthorized newsletter and some Lafayette. LA (318) 837·4448 members have not received their Lubbock. TX (806) 763·9155 newsletter. New Orleans, LA (504) 945·1586 Therefore the 1985 and 1986 officers CAll lE E BORBA met on Sunday evening to plan our course Oklahoma City. OK (405) 943·8249 of action. It was determined that the club San Antonio. TX (512) 349·3632 would again change Its name and protect Tulsa. OK (918) 252·4355 (713) 975-1986 the name from ever being abused by any Sponsored by Region VII of Dignity, rnc. self·servlng Individual if anymore exist, "Dignity Goes To Europe" Juty 7· t 7 - Catt t77.11 528·0777 lor details, NO DOWN PAYMENT. LOWER MONTHLY PAYMENT. CASH FOR YOUR TRADE change the bank status, file registered names of all of Its tournaments, renegotiate with other clubs to continue competitions, notify the media, change the name In the bylaws, constitution and rules of play for ratifications, reassessing duties of the challenge ladder director, DAVID HINKLE M.D. protect our court availability, Inform and JAMES N. BRICKEY request the same sponsorhlps from the Galleon, appoint an individual to release OPTOMETRIST PETER KINGAN M.A. results to the media, and schedule a • examinations for glasses • celebration meeting for the club on January 18, at 8 p.m. at President Donny • Specializing In fitting. GARY TREESE M.S.W Kelley's home, 6000 Reims, #3708, at • (713)789-2110. CONTACT LENSES • • For general Information, all tennis Mon. - Fri. 10 - 6 p.m. buslnesss is as usual. We play at Homer PSYCHIATRY & PSYCHOTHERAPY Ford Tennis Center on Sundays beginning Sat. 10 - 3:30 p.m. VOCATIONAL COUNSELING at 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dues are $12 per year, $4 per session, and you are eligible - Appointments to compete on the challenge ladder which Recommended • • • will be coordinated by co-dlrectors, Jim Psychiatry and Family Therapy Center Kitch (861'()694) and David Garza THE PARK (926-7171). 3400 Montrose Blvd. Suite 501 1986 dues are due on or by January 18 AT HOUSTON CENTER Houston, Texas 77006 to vote on business that would be worth 1200 McKinney. SUite 311 Your $12, or until January 31 to remain • • Current on the challenge ladder. (Next to Eye + Tech) • Remember, mark your calendars for January 18, our theme is "Return to Oz." 651·9899 522-9816 1985 and 1986 Officers , 1 Hou-Tex Tennis Club (HTC) ~B~ HOuston, Texas '\\IIi'

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MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT OF HOUSTON'S GPC Our guests for this edition of TWT NEWSTALK are the three candidates who are campaigning for your vote in the January 15 election for president of Houston's Gay Political Caucus. They are: incumbent, Sue Lovell, and two challengers, Annise Parker and Ray Hill. In the spirit of fairness, TWT NEWS asked each of the three candidates privately the same ques- Annise Parker • Ray Hill • Sue Lovell tions so that they might respond individually, apart from each other, their own answers. We asked that they keep their answers very brief. Most importantly there should have GPC could not refuse to back or- drop back in time to a year ago this TWT - To begin, let's ask the ob- been an effort from the people that dinances that would benefit the month when the gay rights job protec- vious question-why do each of you pushed for the ordinance to find out if community. tion referendum was coming up for a want to be president of Houston's GPC? the community was unified in their Gay leaders were told by City Hall to January 19,1985 vote. Is there any way Let's begin with the incumbent, Sue support. present a low profile in the campaign. the gay community could have avoided Lovell. HILL - As accurately reported in a That advice probably interfered with our that disappointing 4-to-1defeat? Is there LOVELL - I want to continue to use recent TWT issue, the ordinance/referen- efforts to mobilize the gay community. anything you would have done to have my skills and knowledge to implement dum was not initiated by GPC. Had we Gay rights legiSlation is difficult to averted what turned out to be a misguid· committees and programs that will meet maintained our original position, the achieve at best. The loss should not ed adventure? the needs of our community. Whole mess would have been avoided. keep us from the battle. LOVELL - The caucus was correct HILL - It is time for openly lesbian Our second mistake was placing our TWT - Last year, the caucus-for on its original stance that the timing was and gay candidates to seek public of- hope in a "low profile" campaign. We the first time ever-decided not make not right for the ordinances to be pro' fice. The caucus in its present condition lost more than the referendum. We lost any endorsements for mayor and coun- posed. To be successful more docu- would be of little help. credibility and confidence. cilpersons in the November 5 municipal mentation was needed. A campaign PARKER - I believe I am the most PARKER - GPC did not endorse the election. Do you think this was a wise should have already been organized in capable of making GPC stronger and ordinances originally because we felt move? And in the next city election, how anticipation of a referendum and fund, more representative. I offer what the the political climate wasn't right. Per- will you suggest that the caucus handle raising should have already been caucus needs: effective leadership and sons intent on promoting a personal endorsements? financial management. started. Polls should have been taken to agenda forced the issue. Once the or- LOVELL - We were correct in sup- TWT - To gain some insight into find out how the voters felt and there dinances were introduced by Mr. Hall, porting the current process. I feel that each candidate's political mind, let's should have been more public input.

TWT JANUARY 10 - JANUARY 16 1986 PAGE 23 PAGE 22 TWT JANUARY 10 - JANUARY 16 1986 PARKER - Quickly payoff our em- and human dignity. I've helped many of now that process needs to change. The barrassing debt and raise operating you from where you were to where you caucus' responsibility is to the com- funds. Otherwise our effectiveness will are now. If given this opportunity, I'll do munity, not to candidates and elected continue to be limited. the same for another generation of officials. TWT - This campaign for president proud gay men and lesbians. p,~RKER - We had no choice in pro- hasbeen one of the most heated in the tecting the integrity of our endorse- caucus history with candidates formal- 4 ment-we shouldn't endorse when it lycampaignin J, holding get-out-the-vote isn't wanted. We have party primaries parties and making formal solicitations soon. Their outcome will largely deter- forvotes. Since it has become a very per- mine our role in the next city races. sonal campaign, please use this occas- HILL - We had no choice; no one slon to say what you think each of your screened and unless we grow by 30-50% opponent's shortcomings are. in 1986,next year will seem alot like last Annise, why should Sue and Ray not year. be elected president of the caucus? TWT - While on the subject of Ray Hill PARKER- Idon't consider this to be Houston city politics, what was your a heated campaign. I am running on reaction to Mayor Kathryn Whitmire's many gay organizations and businesses what I can do, rather than on what they statement last month that the Houston as possible, both to determine their cannot. We all have different strengths Gay Political Caucus was no longer ef- Annise Parker needs and problems with GPCand to ex- andweaknesses. The caucus will decide fective in helping candidates win press GPC's goals. We must show that onthe combination of skills which best PARKER - Neither rhetoric nor elections? we are representative and responsive. and most efficiently serves the com- LOVELL - The numbers prove that platitudes will restore the community's the mayor's statement was incorrect. We must make the effort of asking peo- munity's interest, rather than promoting respect. This is a year for hard work and pie to join. a personal political agenda. rebuilding. I will build the coalitions, put LOVELL - I want to strengthen our TWT - Ray, please discuss Annise forth the effort and make the com- committee system and to find out what and Sue's campaign. promises necessary to achieve this. the needs of the community are and HILL - I disagree with both my op- then address those needs. We have to ponents in the notion that we can adapt LOVELL - I haveserved as president convey to the community that the ororqanlze out of our present lull. I main- for the past year and a half through the caucus is theirs and that the only way tain we can only grow out. We must re- most difficult times the caucus has en- for it to be successful is through their kindle the spirits of pride in ourselves dured. Because of my experience participation-no matter how small or andsupport of one another. At the helm through these difficult times, my large the contribution. I want to stress of the caucus we need our best, most knowledge of the AIDS issue and be- the accomplishments of the caucus confident, strongest cheerleader. cause of our improved media status. overthe past 10years and to let the com- TWT - And lastly, Sue, why should My highest priority is to be reelected munity know the caucus is still an you be reelected over Annise and Ray? president and to continue to serve the organization where you can continue to LOVELL - I have the highest regard caucus and the community in this have hopes, dreams and goals. for.both ?f my opponents. I sincerely capacity. I have demonstrated that I'm a capable leader, a good communicator Sue Lovell HILL - Those who think they bellevethls community will elect a presl- deserve freedom and representation will ~ent who they feel has the most quail- and am responsive and open to the HILL - Idisagree with the mayor.We work and fight for it. If we can help peo- fled experience, knowledge and skills- needs and opinions of all our community. served her and our other unofficial can- pie feel proud and deserving and seek not ~ho has the least amount of short- didates very well in 1985.We'll become the support of our non-gay friends we'll comings. I want to thank TWT for providing me more formidable in 1986. grow and prosper. 'TWT - And, finally in rebuttal to with the opportunity to answer some pertinent questions. It is, as usual, your PARKER - GPC did its usual elec- TWT - While on the subject of im- Whathas gone forward in this interview, good job of keeping the community well proving GPC, what do you consider to Why should voters choose you? Why tion effort. The gay vote turned out for informed. those who have supported us in the be your highest priority if elected should they vote for you? past. She is wrong. president? HILL - For 15 of the last 20 years, I TWT NEWSTALK would like to thank all three TWT - Please describe briefly how LOVELL - To appoint a fund raising haye been expected to fill every irn- candidates for Houston GPC president for you, as president of the caucus, would sharing their thoughts with our readers. Now chair. We've got to be able to raise aglnable gap in our efforts. I've worn that you have heard from the candidates, it's increase membership and community money to maintain and implement sue- morehats than Hedda Hopper. I've claw- time to make your choice. interest in GPC. cessful programs. edat many of your closet doors until you The election will be held this Wednesday, PARKER - Agressive outreach-the HILL - Growth. Politics is a numbers fbandoned them. I've never cowered January 15 at 7:30p.m. at Holiday Inn Cen- president and board must speak to as game. We need more numbers. romany battle in the cause for freedom tral. Be there to vote! \IJ/,

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~~~ COLOR THIS PARTY: .\lllJlt7J~~~BLIJE\\\~~~\\.Jljl'D\\\~~4BLAt7J~~~ "Oh my God!" screamed Stuart's Pulling on a black tank top and blue roommate Elliott, as he raced across the jeans, I strolled to the door. I didn't want room. "We've been invited to the Black to be late. I had promised the others to and Blue party!" meet them at eight o'clock sharp. "The what ... ?" But before I could Following my directions, I pulled up get the words out of my mouth, Stuart in front of a large run-down warehouse had picked up an ashtray and threw it in a seedy part of town. It was hard find- III~1\ c Ii across the room. It was a bullseye. It ing a parking space with all the ambu- bounced off Elliot's forehead and shat- lances pulling in and out. Once inside tered on the floor. Elliot staggered back I discovered the whole warehouse had a few steps and landed on the sofa. I been decorated to resemble a huge wasappalled. I knew that all roommates hospital ward. Bartenders, dressed as hadtheir little quarrels, but violence of doctors, and waiters, as nurses, hustl- this caliber????? I dashed towards the ed through the throngs. Drinks were be- 1\ I) sofa, but before I could reach it. ... ing served on little medicine carts. N "Isn't it wonderful?" inquired a voice. "Thanks," Elliot slurred the words, as blood trickled down his face. Picking up I stared at a man almost entirely wrap- a vase, he proceeded to smash it over ped in bandages. Stuart's head. "David! It's Beau," the mummy said. "Have you both gone mad ... ??" was "Beau? What happened to you?" alii managed to get out before I was hit "He tried to run in front of a car," said in the face with a small lamp. When I another voice. I turned to see Denny, his II I~IJ I~ came to, Stuart was kneeling over me. roommate. "You'll thank me later," he said. "They "I wasn't really going to throw myself give out prizes for the best bruises." in front of a car," Beau insisted. The book, Color Me Beautiful, was on has only moved in three days ago. wel "You mean the Black and Blue party "Lucky for you, Houston has such big the best seller list for a phenomenal don't have Valentine parties, we have ... is really a Black and Blue party????" potholes and you tripped," Denny said period of almost two years. It's a beau- Red parties. We also have Gray parties, I gasped. as he adjusted his ace bandages. ty and makeup guide which emphasizes White parties, Black parties, White and "That's right," Stuart said, dodging "I had no idea people took this thing how to pick the colors best suited for Silver parties, and the list goes on and, from a clock that sped by. with such seriousness," I wondered you. The premise being that certain on. I actually went to a dinner party I crawled into the kitchen over broken aloud. complexions look fabulous with the where each guest was requested to! glass. Shrapnel flew overhead. Now I "Will you look at that!" Beau said, right color combination, and the wrong dress in the shade of his favorite Greenl knew how they feel in Beruit. I saw the squinting with his one good eye. "Some colors make us look like sick puppies. vegetable! Where is it all going to party invitation on the floor and pulled people will do anything to win a prize." I'm beginning to suspect that gay men end??? it towards me. We all looked over as the stunning have been the force behind this book's I suppose that it should.have corns A low moan escaped my clenched Biff Fritts hobbled in on crutches, both success. Have you ever seen a group as no surprise when on a sunny satur lips. It was going to be a long week. The legs in casts. more fascinated by color? From our day afternoon, a strangely colored party wasn't till next Saturday. Well, "I bet they're fake," Denny said handkerchiefs (color-coded, naturally) to envelope arrived in the mail. I was at m might as well get into the spirit of vindictively. our color-coordinated flannels, we just boyfriend Stuart's home. things, Ithought. Picking up the toaster, "Look, I've got to find Stuart and can't abide something to which we can- "What's this?" I inquired. "It 100kSI I headed back into the war zone. Elliot. Have you seen them?" What I not put a hue. Name one gay man you scorched. Maybe there was a fi reon the Finally, Saturday arrived. My bruises really needed was a drink. This party know who lives in an apartment with all mail truck?" I held the Black and Blue had turned lovely shades of yellow and was a little too wierd for me. white walls, and I'll show you a man who envelope up to the sunlight. green. Some were still a deep purple. "Doesn't Stuart have on a neck-

PAGE 26 TWT JANUAAI' 10 - JANUAAI' 16 19861 TWT JANUAAI' 10 - JANUAAI' 16 1986 PAGE 27 brace?" Denny asked as a team of para- 440-0777 medics rushed by with a stretcher. THIS SUNDAY-JAN 12 AUSTIN, TX 78745 "Yes," I said, cruising a hunky 5500 S. CONGRESS number passing by in a wheelchair. ,• ______s "They're over by the stage. Those 2PM-8PM . tables on the left," replied Denny, en- viously eyeing my large purple bruise. "GOLDEN CHARTER Imadea hasty exit towards the tables. JaMEMBER "Darling, over here," Elliot waved an Hi unraveling ace bandage. Stuart could KICK OFF PARTY FOR THE only look straight ahead due to his neckbrace. ARIZONA GAY RODEO "This is a little too much," I said, pull- ing up a chair. "Oh, you haven't seen anything yet," Stuart enthused. "The judges are all from the cast with General Hospital." Dancing had begun and I watched from the sidelines with interest. I really didn't think they should have let Biff Fritts dance with crutches, but at least it gavethe stretcher-bearers something

WED THURS FRI SUN to do, as he knocked people over in a C&W NITE ANYTHING BUT COUNTRY ROULETTE FOOTBALL AT 2PM frenzy of disco dancing. It took awhile 25· DRAFT 25· DRAFT NITE $1 LITE MUGS beforeI noticed the water gently lapping at my feet. "Stuart, there's water in here!" "Oh, don't worry about that. It's part of the special effects," Stuart replied r """" breezily. "Each year they do a take-off on a disaster movie. Last year it was ~ EVERY Earthquake." THURSDAY "Earthquake! !! I'm not sure I want to t know what it is this year," I looked STEVE D. MARTINEZ, M.D. $2 COVER around nervously. "Darling, it's The Last Wave," Elliot i I with said, as the table, chairs, and us were ¢ drinks swept away. INTERNAL MEDICINE 1O plus Later on in the hospital, when I had INFECTIOUS DISEASES more time to reflect on the turn of SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED events, I came to some conclusions. Brittney Coe DISEASES This party, party, party business has got and to end! We've gone too far. I thought AIDS/KS DIAGNOSIS Male Dancers about something my father told me as a child. "There's no such thing as a OPEN MON.-FRI. 9-5PM White lie. Lies don't come in colors." I MON., WED., FRI. EVENINGS believe we can apply this principal to parties. The next time you receive an in- AND SATURDAY MORNINGS ()'I'III~It vitation in the mail to a White, Pink or BY APPOINTMENT ~range party, repeat out loud three 2801 ElLA BLVD., SUITE G times, "There's no such thing as a White HOUSTON, TX. 77008 (713) 868-4535 party. Parties don't come in colors." '-V1~- tEiKANI )1 "~'I" ,~ ElCJ?AESS 1 ~ecome color blind, and promptly throw 200 N. VACEK. .1FORT WORTH'/. (817) 3351901~ \.. ~ I d I It in the trash! '-IJJ? • PAGE 29 PAGE 28 T'UiTJANUARY 10 - JANUARY 16 1986 ~ _____----VINYL FLASH

release. Too hot! The pressing is very If you haven't already picked up the good-the clarity and gain impressed '\. - / new 12" remix of Diana Ross' "Chain me immediately. A first-rate production , \ - \ Reaction," on RCA Records, U.S.A.(128 job is also immediately apparent. The bpm), you soon will. This project pro- mix, at 7:10 minutes, is outstanding- mises to be as successful as the recent enough special effects to keep the NaradaMichael Walden mega-hit "High energy 'consistently smooth and ex- Above the Clouds." This cut, also citing. It sounds like a cross between featured on Ross' Eaten Alive LP, has Scott Marlow's "Living in Chinatown" RENT NOW!!! a'60's nostalgic shuffle rhythm, and an and the classic" Rain" by the Goombay and receive one month FREE on selected energy very similar to the Belle and the Band. But the vocals have a rock ar- Devotions classic, "Love Games." rangement style that really creates a uni- 2 BEDROOM-2 BATH UNITS The production is nothing short of in- que sound that almost guarantees suc- credible.ln fact, this cut is co-produced cess. This cut is going to be a huge hit. by Barry Gibb, who also provides some The B-side, "Running Around in wonderful back-up vocals. Circles" (also 134bpm), has a smoother, And wait till you see the video! The more "after hours" sound and a hyp- classic footage of Ross & the Supremes notically driving base rhythm. The from the early '60's literally stopped the vocals here are much more traditional dance floor at Houston's "Encore New in style for the artists, 'but I must say, Year" party! Looks like Ross has done they do make a very good team. it again. This single is destined to hit I have mixed emotions about Viola number one on the national dance Wills' newest single, "Both Sides Now" charts. on Wide Angle Records, U.S.A. (134 The new Pamala Stanley & Paul bpm). The instrumental score is Parker duet, "Stranger in a Strange beautiful and the background vocals in Land,"on TSR Records, U.S.A.(134bpm) the break are tastefully mixed, but the is my current number one domestic overall effect of this cut leaves me unim-

Tun JANUAAY 10 - JANUAAY 16 1986 PAGE 35 pressed. Both the vocal arrangement and the actual selection of music are dated.It's old style "la-ta" disco. This cut will probably cause some initial stir but I don't think it will last. I HATE The latest release by newcomer Princess (no relation to you-know-who),. HAMBURGERS! titled "After the Love Has Gone" on Next PlateauRecords, U.S.A.(100bpm) could ... but you can easily be a bigger "chart buster" than herearlier "Say I'm Your Number One" find me SUNDAYS (a mega-hit on R&B charts interna- tionally). at STEAK NIGHT, This single release is a stunningly beautiful ballad featuring a powerful pro- 7-10pm at Houston's grammed rhythm that creates an R&B sleazeldance energy similar to several GALLEON. S.O.S.Band hits. The single is backed with a "British Version" that features a much more 1fiJf "rock" arrangement style and flavor. Personally,I prefer the A-side mix. If this releaseis aclear indication of Princess' careerdirection she may soon emerge as one of the influential artists of '86. "IIJ

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entered Billboard's Top 10. Movie star- dom seemed imminent, but the re- 1961 mainderof his film career consisted only "Travelin' Man" of Rio Bravo (1959), The Wackiest Ship "Hello Mary Lou" inthe Army (1960),and Love and Kisses 1962 (1965). "Young World" Rick Nelson never really escaped the "Teenage Idol" "Ricky" image and, like many other "It's Up to You" veterans of rock's formative years, he 1964 eventually faded to relative obscurity. In "For You" the late sixties, turning to folk-rock and 1972 country, he embarked on a series of comeback attempts, resulting in a cou- "Garden Party" plemore hits-a 1969 cover of Dylan's IN MEMORIAM - I'm not sure the "She Belongs to Me" and 1972's "Gar- name Una Merkel is familiar to a lot of den Party." The latter recording was a people, but I'm certain her face is protest against his inescapable status familiar to people who have seen more asan oldie-but-goodie artifact. than a few movies. Una Merkel's career His legacy, of course, is his music. Or- began in the early 1920s when, due to dinarily it's pretty depressing to see her resemblance to Lillian Gish, she fre- greatest hits packages of recently quently found work as a stand-in for that deceased rock stars turn up in TV com- legendary silent screen star. She even- mercials, but Rick Nelson's music truly tually graduated to acting in both stage Harriet. The brothers replaced actors deservesa new audience even this late. and screen roles and after a few film who had previously portrayed the Nel· The Nelson family-Ozzie, Harriet, Hisrecords, particularly those from 1957 leads she became established as one of son offspri ng, and by 1952the Nelsons' David & Ricky-became the baby boom to1964,are some of the best of their era Hollywood's busiest character ac- adventures had moved from radio to generation's quintessential middle- and some of them still jump with as tresses. Her countless film credits in- television. That same year the family class American family. In television, that much spirit as anything on the current clude 42nd Street (1933), Destry Rides starred together in a film called Here is. Throughout the fifties and sixties scene. Again (1939), The Road to Zanzibar Come the Nelsons. (Rock Hudson was there was plenty of stiff competition for (1941), With Song in My Heart (1952), featured as a villain in that forgotten DISCOGRAPHY (Hits in Top 10) a that distinction, but the Nelsons easily TheParent Trap(1961)and Elvis' Spinout opus!) The following year Ricky 1957 beat the socks off such also-rans as the (1966). In 1961 she received an Oscar departed the family briefly for a small Andersons (Father Knows Best), the "A Teenager's Romance" nomination for her supporting perfor- role in a film called The Story of Three Cleavers (Leave It to Beaver) and the "Be-Bop Baby" mance in the screen version of Ten- Loves, which starred Ethel Barrymore, "Stood Up" Stones (The Donna Reed Show). After nessee William's Summer and Smoke. Kirk Douglas and Leslie Caron. all, the Nelsons were a real family, and 1958 Una Merkel died January 2 at age 82.... The legend goes that teenage Ricky in addition to their long-running series "Believe What You Say" Sam Spiegel, the Oscar-winning pro- was jealous of his girlfriend's infatuation they also had a teen idol in the family-a "Poor Little Fool" ducer of On the Waterfront (1954), The with Elvis, so in 1957 he cut a cover ver· rock 'n' roller who dared to give Elvis a "Lonesome Town" Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) and sion of Fats Domino's "I'm Walkin'," run for the big spotlight. "I Got a Feeling" Lawrence of Arabia (1962), died which he performed on the TV program. Ricky Nelson first entered show busi- 1959 December 31 at age 84. (At deadline I The rest, as they say, is rock 'n' roll ness at age eight, in 1949,when he and "Never Be Anyone Else But You" learned of the death of Christopher history. During the next seven years, older brother David were allowed to join "It's Late" Isherwood, who died January 4 at age Ricky (later Rick) Nelson would rack up the cast of their parents' successful "Just a Little Too Much" 81. See next week's column for further an incredible string of hits-17 of whic" radio series TheAdventures of Ozzieand "Sweeter Than You" comments.) ,"',

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BACKSTAGE - While the editor of \UV TWT'S BACKSTAGE column, Jim Cagle, is on vacation, HOT TEA will jump into the mid- dle of the Texas entertainment scene! In OTTEA Dallas, illusionist Charles Pierce shattered CAMERA of TWT'S Jim Hamilton had a the Venetian Room of the posh Fair- wonderful time at the recent grand open- mount Hotel last Wednesday. TWT'S ing of the French Connection. Owner Donalevan Maines was there and will file lulee French (I) is shown with pianist an exclusive report from Big D next Brooks who keeps things cozy and cruizy week .... At Patrick's, our 01' friend by the warm fireplace on these cold Howard Okon continues to line up solid Texas winter nights. acts. Singer Alexandra Haas closes this weekend. Last chance to see this fine entertainer. And the very funny Sheila Ceasar opens January 15 at Patrick's .... The star of the show at Baby's last Wednesday was Grammy Award winner, AUSTINteaCIOUS - This week's two Stephanie Mills. Hot new show for the through Sundays.... And a Texas tour of cover boys (l-r) Jim and Jeff are so iden- new year at beautiful Baby's .... At the national recording hot-hit stars, Lime (see tical, they even both work in local gay Hideaway, Carol Brandon and Gary Poe photo above will sweep through the Lonestar State next weekend. Lime will clubs. Jeff can be found at Backstreet and play Friday and Saturday nights during Jim at Hall's. Hot guys, indeed .... The January, Terre Shannon is on hand make its Texas premiere in Houston at Heaven on Friday, January 17. The next TGRA Kickoff-to-Arizona-Rodeo party is Wednesdays, and the very popular this Sunday at Austin's Alternative, Kimber Cox with Byron Holder play hap- night-Saturday-they'li be at the OP in Dallas. Lime concludes their Texas tour reported Ed Elliot. Don't miss it. ... py hours on Mondays, Thursdays and Speaking of clubs, all of the city's bar Saturdays .... Meanwhile, in the Alamo the following evening, Sunday, in Fort Worth at Vickery Station. owners, managers, bartenders, barbacks City, San Antonio crowds are still talking and employees will be at the Crossing WORTHY TEA - The "Vacek Vixen" about the performance at The Club given HOUSTON HOteaLlNE - Drag shows next Wednesday, January 15 for the first Brittany Coe does deserve some applause at JR's?Yes, beginning this Sunday night annual BEAN awards. That stands for Bar for the effort put forth in 1985 for the with none other than Miss Gay Every- Employees Awards Night, producer J. betterment of the community. Along with thing, Naomi Sims, the wit of Tiger Lil, Smith announced .... HOT TEA welcomes Barbie Doll and Betty Io Nelson of the the tits of Kandi Delight and the current all the students back to school now that Other Place, the South Jennings gang Miss Gay Texas/America, Dione Martell. the holidays are over. CRUISE CAMERA headed by Buddy Jones have given ... Next door at Heaven, Randy lobe of photo by TWT'S Scott Taylor. so much .... Over at the Risky Business is emceeing the new Talent Search series on Monday nights. SAN ANteaONIO - Texas Produc- Yes, Monday nights .... The BRB is get- tions' Male Stripper of the Year contest is I: ting set to unleash their 8th anniversary next Friday, January 17 at the Copa. $600 i i blowout on January 26.... The Ranch in cash, plaques and prizes go to the win- presents the live country band of Randy ners.... Construction is coming along Corner and Fat Back this Friday and brisky at Snuffy's Saloon. "Badlands has Saturday nights .... The Galleon will host gone into hibernation and will reappear the new year's first all-city bartender's in Austin in March," management ex- I' by Bonnie Pointer (see photo above). drag show for the KS/AIDS Foundation on plained .... HOT TEA received a postcard Bonnie is shown in this photo by TWT'S February 2. One star from each bar will from Hot Chocolate, datemarked Hong Oscar Mendiola with Club owner, Jim be invited .... THRF attorney, Lawrence Kong. Press coverage of the show in Smith (I).... In Houston, reliable rumor Tribe of Harvard University, will be in Japan was "ultra hot," she reported .... has it that the Chafing Dish may add town for a 21.06 fundraiser on January The statewide wind-up benefit for the ail- cabaret entertainment soon .... At 19.... The world premiere showing of ing Robert Jones will be at his home Rascals, everyone's favorite, the delightful Vickery Station Dallas' Rick Espiallat (I) the vivid video of the last year's 32nd an' bar, the Copa, on Friday, January Samantha Samuels-one of the very helped oversee the new year's sound nual Diana Awards will play on all the 24. Contact Mark for details .... The best-opens next Tuesday, January 14 for with Vickery Station's head deejay big screens at Heaven's Sunday Soiree Club reports that Thelma Houston's New one week only. Make plans now. Mean- Michael Burden (r). " . And, Partners this Sunday .... And, on the 17th day of Year's Eve performance washed out. while, Rita Marie Kelly's final two nights club and Earl's Girls invite you to join in Christmas, Mary's tree was still burning Laryngitis was the reason, her promoter are this Friday and Saturday .... At the the fun at their Park Place Club for the brightly. Will HOT TEA be able to say 24th ~aid.To date, she's the only "no show" Driscoll Street Cafe, Sylvia Reyes per- drink special of the day .... Photo by day next week? We hope so! In the Club's history .... And the CRUISE TWT'S Steve Miles. forms nightly till midnight, Tuesdays

------PAGE 62 ------TWT JANUARY 10--- -JANUARY--~ 16 ]9e! rwr- JANUARY 10 - JANUARY 16 1986 PAGE 63 CHEERS & JEERS - Cheers in Dallas; DONATION OF THE YEAR - Date- Jeers in Houston! Cheers to the two line Dallas: In an unprecendented expres- anonymous Dallas businesspersons who sion of generosity, Frank Caven made the donated more than $16,200 to the Foun- following year-end donations to worthy dation for Human Understanding. "It's Texas causes, as announced by general the largest single donation from in- manager Denis Weir of Caven Enter- dividuals to an AIDS-related organization prises, Inc. They included $1,000 to the in Texas," director William Waybourn Turtle Creek Chorale, $1,000 to the Tar- said. "It's our mean: to challenge others rant County Gay Alliance, $2,500 to the to give and to inspire others," the Aids Resource Center of the Dallas Gay businessmen stated .... Jeers to the Alliance, $2,500 to the Aids Project of the Houstonian who painted "Prevent AIDS; Oak Lawn Counseling Center, $5,000 to kill the queers! No Fags!" on the fence of the Texas Human Rights Foundaton (Don the under-construction Hard Rock Cafe Baker's 21.06 fund) and over $15,000 to on Kirby near Westheimer. Obviously the Holy Trinity Catholic Church of some of the Straight Slaters of Louie Dallas. In the true spirit of the holiday Welch's campaign still haven't seen the season, Mr. Caven certainly deserves the light. Fence photo below by TWT'S Scot recognition of our community as a Roberts.....,.- I enerous man .

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PAGE 65 .... Over on Cedar Springs, Denis has been busy signing the biggest names in female impersonation to appear at his OP in Dallas, Heaven in Houston and the Vickery Station in Fort Worth. And who will keep track of his "cast of thousands"? Show director Sahdji-that's

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TEA Of THE WEEK - Gene Howle, after seven years of ownership, sold the Copa in Houston on New Year's Eve to new investors. Is Gene retiring? "Of course not," he told HOT TEA. Meanwhile, the Copa rolls on with the same manager, Gary Smith and assistant manager, Terry Story with Sunday night who! Sahdji is pictured above on New super shows and the new Thursday night Year's Eve with OP doorpersons Carol (I) "Muscles In Action" male dancers. In the and Monte (r). Over at 4001, this hot cou- CRUISE CAMERA photo above are (front, I-r) ple (see photo below) rang out the old dancers Dallas and Curt (back, l-r), Eric year under Ruby's ruby red awning! ... who is Tarzan and C}. Harrington who is promoter manager of the muscles. RUMOR Of THE WEEK - Dateline Houston: Rumor has it that Jim Dondson of the Venture-N will have a new partner and the bar will have a new look because Steve Shimer of 611 gets David Szynal's "piece of the rock." At press time, this was still just a rumor, HOT TEA cautioned. GIVEAWAY TEA - Watch for the "Great Cadillac Giveaway" coming to the Crossroads bars in February. What is it you ask? It's a raffle with weekly winners and the grand prize is a fully restored vin- tage Cadillac convertible. The car is the TEA, Ruby. Don't miss it! ALICE DOES DALLAS - Things are really happening over on Maple Avenue, .... Over on Lemmon, HOT TEA was and the gossip mills are just turning. As just as surprised as Kathy Jack to learn Tex and Joe's new TR II nears completion that the Unicorn was suddenly closed on on Lemmon Avenue, their old club, the January 2 .... legendary Tex's Ranch, has closed and Over on fun Fitz- rumor has it that a group of investors hugh, the always- from Oklahoma City will soon reopen it packed Crews Inn asa Country and Western dance hall and was wall to wall saloon.... Meanwhile, next door, Vince with men over the Lewis and Terry Chapman, formerly of holidays and Farrah Daddies, are wheeling and dealing with (see left) was busily some partners and plan to lease the old serving cocktails. Sundance. HOT TEA was told their new Most pleasant, club will be called the Arena .... sister. ...

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HOUSTON 2900 Richmond PAGE 69 PHONE 1524-1132 FLAG CORP WH HOUSTON - A gay Flag Corp is now forming; reported co-founder David Walker to --SPORTS rwr SPORTS. When the group is organized, it by Bobby Miller will be the only gay corp of its kind in the United States. Sponsorship has already been secured from Texas International Flag Co. and a Gay DALLAS PINS Pride Week debut is hopeful. "Now all we DALLAS - The Oak Lawn Bowling need are a few interested people to get the Association resumed play after a holiday group off the ground," said co-founder Ted break and the following standings were Burkhead. No previous experience is need- reported by Jim Beck to TWTSPORTS: Division ed to join in the fun. A: 1-A-Pack-O-Lips-Now (50V2-17112), If interested call Walker at (713)952-2776 or 2-Round Up Hustlers (42-26) and 3- Top- Burkhead at 527-9691. men (40-28). Division B: 1-Revchon Valet Parking (45-23), 2-Freida Mays Frames (40-28) and 3- T & A Team (39V2-28V2). Divi- WOMEN'S SOFTBALL sion C: 1-Four Men & Pig (44-24), 2-Pin HOUSTON - The 1986 annual meeting of Knockers (43-25) and 3-Crayons (41-27). the Houston Women's Softball League will A high game (245) was bowled by Brice be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, January 19. All Mateo and series (616) was taken by Butch league members are encouraged to attend Lee. the meeting located at the Dignity Center at Both Dallas leagues are looking for teams 3217 Fannin (at Elgin). and individuals to complete the second half The spring season will begin in late March of the season. The Thursday Night Lambda and games will be played on Sundays, either league has two team spots open and needs in Montrose or the Heights. The league will individuals to fill its rosters. If interested in hopefully send representatives to the 1986 joining the fun call Jim Beck (214)528-2963 Gay World Series in New Haven, Connecticut for OLBA or Wayne Royal (214)522-4678 for over Labor Day Weekend. Lambda. Newcomers are welcome to attend the meeting. For information call Carolyn at HOUSTON BOWLING (713)868-6256. HOUSTON - After a long holiday break, Monday Night bowling's Steve Stepleton FT. WORTH ACTION reported the following standings to TWT FT. WORTH - The Longhorn Bowling SPORTS: Division A: 1-Boys Are Us (49-11), league will begin the second halfof its season 2-Little Rascals (35-25) and 3-E.J.'s Beer Busters (34-26). Division B: 1-Briar Patch on January 20, reported Joan Hunter to TWT (46-14), 2-Alabamas and 3- SPORTS. A meeting for all previous members (37V2-27V2) and new bowlers is scheduled for 8:15 before Balls-O-Fire (35-25). Division C: 1-Cracker bowling begins on the 20th. Jacks (38V2-21V2), 2-Dynasty (36-24) and Anyone interested in participating in the 3-Heaven's Twisted Sisters (34-26). Division rest of the season is encouraged to contact D: t=-Fre-To-Lay (37-23), 2-4-way tie-Ms. Hunter at (817)624-2151 Dee and the Do Daws, Fluffy Studs, First Ladies, Grimms Faries (36-24). Meanwhile, Thursday night bowling HOU-TEX TENNIS members stood in awe while Jim (real-butch) HOUSTON - The Hou-Tex Tennis Club Buck rolled eight strikes in a row. That was Played its first rounds of 1986 last Sunday high game (267) forthe evening and also con- under sunny skies, reported Jim Kitch to TWT tributed to Bucks' series of (630) forthe night. SPORTS. Several matches were played Thursday team standings are as follows: resulting in the following top positions: 1-Alley Cats (28112-11V2),2-Junk Yard Dogs 1-Jim Kitch, 2-Randall Dickerson, 3-Don- (24-16) and 3- Thursday Night Trix (23V2- ny Kelley and 4-J.C. Barcera. 16112). A party/meeting will be held at 6000 Reins, A special night of candlelight bowling will #3708 on Saturday, January 18, at 8 p.m. be held this Saturday night at Stadium Lanes Everyone is invited to voice an opinion and beginning at 9 p.m. Foronly $10 you may en- show support for the club. Call David at joy a fun-filled evening in the dark with a (713)926-7171. --- bunch of balls. ,\II? lUJT JANUAAY 10 - JANUAAY 16 1986 PAGE 71 NEW::.FOR••••~~THE•••NEW~ YEAR JVP"SVNDAYSNDWS I1------oI•••••ruJzz;J· WITH THE FABULOUS FOUR ., • .,..,.••• u I~lJw this week starring 1 •• ~ ••• .,~-. Donna Day & Brandi West plus special guests I ••""',,,'''.,...••, &1•• 1"""1I'" •• .,. ,.

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Photographed in the Texas HillCountry near Austin are 28-year-old twins dim and den (he's the one with the moustache) Erickson. Being bom on duly 31, 1959 makes them both Leos. Our cover boys were bom and raised in Wisconsin. They became Texans this past sum- mer when they decided to move to Austin. These 8'2" farm boys love the great outdoors. That's why they choose to live in the Hill Country. The lakes around Austin remind them of back home, they said. dim and den enjoy hiking and backpacking.

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TWT JANUAAY 10 - JANUARY 16 1986 TWT JANUAAY 10 - JANUARY 16 1986 PAGE 81 PAGE 80 World. Single GM seeking sincere GM 21-32 In- LEGAL NOTICE terested in art, theatre, dance and DRAG for long MISSING term relationship. Must be romantic and haverelative intelligence to discuss above interests. Only those James D. (Jim) Chappell with sincere intent need respond. Contact N.S. (713)524-2595. Fort Worth. Brittany Coe, the Vacek Vixen, ispne In a million. Happy New Year! S.M. Tyler/Dallas. Wanted: Marriage to a lesbian. No com- mitments. Call after 5PM. (214)581-0507. Dallas. Open BB&300 band/1200band. 24 hours. No fees. Soon to go password up/download. (214)630-6203to sign on. Dallas. Mr. Dallas 1985-86,John Thomas and 3rd place winner, Joey Mysha, please contact TWT of- fice as soon as possible IMPORTANT.(214)521-0622. Dallas. Richard Dupre, 38, died of cancer Christmas morn- VALENTINE PHOTO PACKAGE ing at Saint Anthony's Center, Houston. He was Specials Now Available buried beside his uncle, Andre LeJeune, Saturday, MIMOSO STUDIO December 28 in Iota, Louisiana. (214)521·6284 He Is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Dupre;a brother and sister-in-law,Mr. and Mrs. Raven Dupre; and three nieces - all of Eunice, Louisiana. Kirk Barefield, 33,died of pneumonia on New Year's After serving in the Navyduring the Viet Nam con- Fort Worth. Magnum PI-type wants butch black Day,January 1,1986. He was bom August 26, 1952. flict, Richard had a varied career In which he utilized friend. (817)478-5309. Barefield received his Bachelors of Music and many talents. He was the first bartender employed Houston. GWM, 54, 5'10," 155, blu/gry-bld. trim Fine Arts degree from the University of Texas at by The Barn in Houston. wants to meet GWM 28-36, excellent physical and Austin. He then moved to Houston where he taught His many friends remember him as a friendly, mental condition, educated, gainfully employed, non- Junior High School English. He also operated Green warm-hearted, gregarious person with a zest for life. smoker/doper & safesex definite assets. 1-i'lVe abili- Thumb Landscape Service briefly. ty to be sociable as well as enjoy a lovelY home Anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts of Jim He Is survived by his parents and a brother of I lifestr,le and friends. Interested in serious relation- Chappell of Houston, Texas, is asked to call Baytown plus his companion of 6 yrs., Patrick Carr. ship/ riendship. Please reply to: P.O, Box 66973, Suite (713)527-9111.Chappell was last seen New Year's Kirk's creative and loving spirit touched many 1114, Houston 77006. Day. Foul play is suspected in his mysterious disap- students and friends in Austin, Houston and his pearance. A substantial reward Is offered for any hometown. He will always be remembered for be- Houston. reliable information leading to Chappell's, Sister Melina ing a warm and caring individual who captured the whereabouts or to the arrest and conviction of affection and respect of those who knew him. ESP - Reader - Advisor anyone guilty of having done harm to Chappell. One phone call will assure you I can help in love, marriage, business, suffering, sickness; and AIDS. OBITUARIES Reunite loved ones. (713)460-4716. Houston. Need couple to paint & clean apts in retum for free rent. Call Gail (713)622-9299.In the Heights area. Texas. TO ERICH L. - PLEASE Honey, what Is wrong and are you okay? Mom and Dad.

Gregoire Richard passed away November 15, 1985 at M.D. Anderson from AIDS complications. He is remembered with love and laughter by all his friends In Houston and New Orleans. Pete St. George, former owner of Houston's George Watson, 34, died of pneumonia in Houston Brasserie Restaurant in the early 80's, died in his on January 2,1986. He was born May 24,1951 and home at the hands of an unknown assailant on is survived by his parents, Ray and Phyllis Watson December 27. He was found by his employer brutal- of Rockford, Illinois plus brothers Gregory and Glenn ly stabbed to death in his Bellaire home in the 900 Watson and sisters Lorraine Gallagher, Lorinda block of Jolen around 8PM after not reporting to Mathwich and Larissa Watson - all of Rockford. work. He was employed as the manager of a Bellaire Watson grew up in Indiana and later moved to San janitorial service. His roommate was not home at the Francisco where he was first diagnosed with AIDS. time - out of town for the holidays. South Padre Island Discoverthe altemative ... South Afterwards, he moved to Houston. He survived his Although the victim was robbed, police are not PadreIsland is the Other Place Under the Sun. Make On Wed. Dec. 18,7:00AM1985,Mike K. Reed passed illness for four years, longer than most, using away at M.D. Anderson Hospital. certain that robbery was the motive behind the new friends at tea time or at our free continental positive thinking and holistic techniques. His KS le- murder. Robbery may have been "an after thought;' breakfast. Cruise our beaches or the market in near- -Attended Opl. High, Opl. La., graduated La.Tech. sions had even gone into remission. But, last said detectives. by Old Mexico. Write for brochure. Lyle's Deck, 120 School Drafting 1979, was presently attending December he developed pneumonia which took his St. George was laid to rest on New Year's Eve in E. Atol, Box 2326, South Padre Island, TX 78597,or University of Houston, Computer Science. life quickly. Lake Charles, La He is remembered by his friends call (512)943-3632. His struggle remains an inspiration to others that as being one who was always dynamically interested -He was survived by his father, brother, and tWO one can live longer than doctors predict. May George Texas. EL RANCHO VISTA-COUNTRY GUEST Aunts, and many friends. In the betterment of the gay community, an out- Watson rest in peace. spoken man who always told the truth about how HOUSE FOR LOVERS,FRIENDS,AND THE SINGLE -Mem. Service will be at MCCR Church Jan. 11, Donations may be sent to Aid for AIDS, Box 66414, MAN. ADVANCE RESERVATIONSREQUIRED.P.O. to make things better. May Pete rest in peace! 3:00PM, 1986 by Rev. Dee Lamb. Houston, TX 77266. BOX 245, GLEN ROSE, TX (817)897-4982.

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FOR APPLICATIONS, CAll (713) 523-5293 Open to all female impersonators in U.S.A. TWT JANUARY 10 - JANUARY 16 1986 PAGE 88 \\91) JANUARY 12 ENJOY , _CALENDAR SUNDAY SHOW STARRING FRIDAY - JANUARY 10 (DA) Cliff Dwellers: 8-10p "'fl.'l~\ (FW) Agape MCC: Prayer ser, 7:3Op BABETTE, ERICA lYTLE, SATURDAY - JANUARY 11 (DA) Girth & Mirth: Mtg., 7:3Op ANDREA MIKELS AND ",'lOa (HO) AIDS Support Group: Mtg. 11a-12:15p (HO) CCF: Services, 6:3Op (HO) Comm. Gospel Church: Drama Club Mtg" 7p LITTLE STEPHANIE PLAYING 5-8PM (HO) North Ho. Professionals: Mtg" 7:3Op SUNDAY - JANUARY 12 TUESDAY '. DAILY IN OUR (AB) EMCC: Services, 11a & 7p NEW ORGAN BAR (AM) MCC: Services, 11a & 7p STAR SEARCH (AR) Mid-Cities MCC: Services, 11a & 7p 7 Days a Week (AU) MCC: Services, 2p (AU) Oasis: serv, 6p TROPHY & CASH PRIZE (CG) MCC: Services, 5p (DA) Dallas Black Coalition: Mtg., 4p SATURDAY (DA) FUC: Mtg" 7:3Op (DA) Grace Fellowship: Serv., 10:3Oa BEAUMONT NIGHT (DA) KNON: Lambda Weekly, noon (DA) MCCD: Services, 10:3Oa & 12:3Op, 7:15pm ~ 832-4206 (DA) UCC: Services, 11a 7c)4 -,---- FOLLIES (FW) Agape MCC: Services, 11a & 7p lO:30PM (GA) MCCG: Services, 11a (HO) CCF: Services, 10:45a FRIDAY. NIGHTS STARRING (HO) Bering Mem. Ch.: Servo 10:50a TRACY, ROBBIE ROBERTS, (HO) Church of the Rock: serv, 10:3Oa THE COPA DANCERS (HO) Comm. Gospel Church: Servo 11a, 6:3Op DIANA WRIGHT & (HO) Gay Asians: MtQ., 3p . ALL MALE TROUPE' (HO) Heaven: 32nd Diana Awards Video DYAN MICHAELS (HO) Living Water Church: Serv., 6p PLUS JANUARY 11 GUEST (HO) MCCR: Services, 10:45a & 7:15p (LU) MCC: Servo 11a, 7p .~': (San Angelo) G.A.S.: Mtg. LADY - (Temple/Killeen) HMCC: Serv., 7:3Op

PAGE 90 ~ comdmurity ~ WHY SU~rER --- IHE GUIDE me Ica w~·'· TEXAS ORGANIZATIONS AUSTIN DOCTORS (Area Code:512) WITH rOOT ~ROBlEMS1 B.O.AT. 720 Brazos SI. 11602178701 (Austin) (512)472·3333 Richardson, Phillip C., MD.#7 Medical Arts Sq .. 472-0223 Lesbian/Gay Rights Advocates .. P.O. 822 .. Austin/78767 Smith, Thomas H., MD .. #7 Medical Arts Sq .. .472-0223 clinic " Lesbian/Gay Dem. of Texas (Dallas).P.O. 64493.(214)821-4838 AUSTIN ORGANIZATIONS/HELPLINES (Area Code:512) Discreet & Personal Care DR. MICHAEL SAGINAW L.G.RA (Gay Lobby) (Austin) Box 822, 78767 Adventuring Outdoors Club .467-8203 il) NGAYA (Nal'l Gay Alliance for Young Adults)P.O. 190426 Affirmation (Mormon). P.O. 4102178765.458-66081634-9766 by appointment only , PODIATRIST -FOOT SPECIALIST ...... (Dallas) 75219-0426 AI-Anon-Lambda 2809 Northland 453-0016 Rural Coalition. Waller-Zanghi. Box 611. (Blum, Tx.) 76627 Alcoholics Anon.-Lambda .. 1511 W. N. Loop . .453-0016 .General Medicine Texarkana Co-Op ... 3407 Garland Ave. (Texarkana) 75502 American Gay Atheists P.O. 6644/78713 5934 ROYAL LANE (501)772-1660 Austin AIDS Project P.O. 4874/78765 452-9550 .Discreet. confidential Texas Gay Rodeo Assoc ..... P.O. 66973#1194, (Houston) Austin Alliance ..... 7115 Burnet Rd. #120 .458-8050 SUITE 250 ...... (713)526-5001 Austin Pride Week Task Force P.O. 2619/78768 individualized Texas Lesbian/Gay Student Organ. Coalition . Austennis 8926 N. Lamar #1003178753 DALLAS TEXAS 75230 P.O. 275, UT Union Bldg., Austin/78712 (512)441-3678 Austin Gay Nudists P.O. 49636/78765 'Diagnoses and treatment Texas Republican Alternative Comm . Austin Lambda 7115 Burnett Rd. #120 ... .458-8050 of sexually transmitted (214) 369-5619 P.O. 1077, Austin/78767 (512)453-5028 Austin Les/Gay Pride Week Task Force P.O. 13303178711 ABILENE CHURCHES (Area Code: 915) Austin VD Screening & Clinic 15 Waller 469-2070 diseases Exodus MCC ..... 1925 Collins/P.O. 2473 ..... 673-4134 Classic Chassis Car Club 451-2329 NEW LOCATION ABILENE CLUBS (Area Code: 915) Dignity/Austin (Catholics) P.O. 2666/78768 'SANUS & HUMANA Walnut SI. Pub 4th & Walnut 677-2522 Family & Friends of Les. & Gays 328-3830 3505 TURTLE CREEK BLVD. AMARILLO CHURCHES (Area Code: 806) Gayline P.O. 8559/78712 .477-6699 Physicians Available MCC 2123 S. Polk SI. 383-0084 Gay Fathers P.O. 5455/78763 456-6544 SUITE 510 AMARILLO ORGANIZATIONS (Area Code: 806) Gay/Les. Law Students Assoc. UT1727 E. 26thl787051450-1003 AA (24-hours)...... 373-6025 Office Hours Gay & Lesbian Jews of Austin 447-1778 by Appointment DALLAS TEXAS 75219 Crisis Intervention 376-4251 Gay and Lesbian Students Association P.O. 275, Positive Image P.O. Box 2342/79105-2342 ...... UT Union Bldg .472-9193 3906 Lemmon Ave. • Suite 210 (214) 745-1020 ARLINGTON BUSINESSES (Area Code: 817) Hotline-MH/MR (24 hrs.) .472-HELP Dallas, Texas Gaspipe III 1407 N. Collins (metro) 461-7711 Integrity/Episcopalians P.O. 180272178718 451-1802 ARLINGTON CHURCHES (Area Code: 817) Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus .. P.O. 622!78767 . .474-2717 (214) 528-3030 MONDAY-SATURDAY Mid-Cities MCC .401 Lillard (metro) 265-5454 Lesbian/Gay Rights Advocates P.O. 622178767 (Telephone answered 24 hours a oov) ARLINGTON CLUBS (Area Code: 817) Lesbian/Gay Speakers Group 7115 Burnett Rd. #120 ... HOURS BY APPOINTMENT 6511Arlington 1851 W. Division 275-9138 ...... 458-8050 Little Bear's 701 E. Randol Mill Rd (metro)261-9428 Lesbian/Gay Unitarians 454-2441 ARLINGTON ORGANIZATIONSIHELPLINES(Area Code: 817) Republican All. Comm. P.O. Box 1077178767-1077 453-5028 Gay/Les. Assoc. of UTAP.O. 120231/76012(metro)265-4639 River City FrontRunners...... 345-7284 Lambda AA .401 Lillard 661-8260 QUEST Nick Nickel 453-0728 Tarrant County Gay Alliance P.O. 11044/FI. Worth, 76109 STD. Clinic 15 Waller 469-2070 ...... 336-8242 Texas Gay Rodeo Assoc 442-1628 UTA Comm. Servo Cntr. (psychiatric help) 273-2165 Womenspace 2330 Guadalupe 472-3053 AUSTIN ADULT BOOKSTORES (Area Code: 512) BAYTOWN ORGANIZATIONS (Area Code 713) Hywy. 71 News (near Bastrop) 247-4043 Baytown Lambda Group .427-1378 Mr. Video-UT 1910 Guadalupe 473-0407 BEAUMONT BUSINESS (Area Code: 409) Ms. Video 718 Red River 476-0243 James D. Courts (Hypnotherapist)2626 Calder #101833-6933 Quest for Oasis Bookstore 9601 N. 1-35 835-7208 BEAUMONT CHURCHES (Area Code: 409) River City Newsstand .. 8004 Research Blvd 459-8274 Golden Triangle Church of Christian Faith766-38451866-7189 Mr. Right River City University 613 W. 29th .477-0457 BEAUMONT CLUBS (Area Code: 409) AUSTIN BUSINESSES/SERVICES (Area Code 512) Copa 304 Orleans 832-4206 Sunday Jan. 12, 5pm-9pm Designer Hair Club (Hair Restoration & Replacement) Michael's .4415 Calder 892-2216 ...... 9010 N. 1-35 #105 834-1231 Scandals 653 Park 833-7313 (coming soon) High Style Clothiers 525 E. 6 480-8305 BEAUMONT RESTAURANTS (Area Code: 409) J.M. Auto Service 603 E. 45 .450-1075 Michael's 4415 Calder 892-2216 Lucy in Disguise Costumes 1506 So. Congress 444-2002 BEAUMONT ORGANIZATIONS (Area Code: 409) Meyer ElectriC, 500 So. Congress #142 .476-1755 Lambda Group AA 721-4234 The Great Winter Wander-Land Taylor, Scott (photography)(TWT Magazine) 926-0253 BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION CLUBS (Area Code: 409) AUSTIN CHURCHES (Area Code: 512) Under Construction Wellborn Rd 693-4045 Dignity/Catholic P.0.2666/78768 The Crossing 222 N. Main 779-7039 Treasure Hunt Thursday Jan. 16 First Unitarian Church .452-6168 BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION ORGANIZATIONSIHELPLINES Integrity/Episcopalians P.O. 180272178718 .. .451-1802 (Area Code: 409) 7pm-llpm MCCA .. 408 W. 23, P.O. 18961/78760 .. 929-3660/440-8219 AA Lambda Group (College Sta.) 666-7189 Oasis Ministry .... 1700 E. 12th SI. .... 441-9191/634-8357 Gay Student Network .. P.O. 13870/C.S.l77841 .. 696-9466 AUSTIN CLUBS (Area Code: 512) Gay Student Services P.O. 8109/77644 .... 775-1797 Austin's Alternative 5500 So. Congress .440-0777 Caritas MCC 401 E. 31st(Bryan) 775-7219 Back Street 611 E. 7th .477-3391 Lesbian Support Group 764-8310 HOME or THE Boathouse 407 Colorado 474-9667 CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH (Area Code: 512) SUNDANCE PROUD Crossing 611 Red River 476-3611 MCC 1705 10th SI. 854-4069 CATTLE COMPANY MEMBERS Of: Dirty Sally's 2828 Rio Grande 478-8782 CORPUS CHRISTI CLUBS (Area Code: 512) Hall's 404 Colorado 473-2501 Hidden Door 1003 Morgan Ave 662-0183 Oz 705 Red River .478-6806 Leopard Club 1214 Leopard SI.. 684-0007 Rico's 505 East 3...... 480-0225 Other Door 1911 So. Staples 662-0042 THE THE Rupert's 601 Red River Coming Soon CORPUS CHRISTI ORGANIZATIONSIHELPLINES MONTROSE TEXAS Snuffy's Saloon 113 San Jacinto 479-8965 (Area Code: 512) CLOGGERS ·ft: RENEGADE Uncle Charlie's 1301 Lavaca 474-6481 A Seth Studio P.O. 30664/78404 ~ West End Pub 1112 W. 6 477-3424 Corpus Christi Sports Committee 882-5209/663-7087 OPEN 7AM MONDAY-SATURDAY AUSTIN COUNSELING (Area Code: 512) Gay Alcoholics Anon 3125 Horne Rd 991-4506 Menefee, Mike, Ph.D.2525 Wallingwood Dr. #401476-5419 Helpline 662-8255 710 PACIFIC. HOUSTON. TEXAS 77006 (713)528-9427 Waterloo Co. Center ... 6901 N. Lamar #109 ... 452-5966 Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (Vel)937-2311

PAGE 92 TWT JANUARY 10 - JANUARY 16 1986 TWT JRNUARY 10 - JANUARY 16 1986 PAGE 93 DALLAS ADULT THEATRE (Area Code: 214) J.J.'s 1909 N. Henderson 824-1691 Oak Lawn Tennis Assoc 6036 Birchbrook #128175206 Kon·Tiki ...... 2011 Market 763.9031 La Cage . . .1812 W. Mockingbird. . .. 630·7071 Jugs 2812 N. Henderson 823·0746 ...... 526·5717 Mary'S II . .. 2502 Q'I2 St. 763-9435 DALLAS ATIORNEYS (Area Code 214) JR's 3923 Cedar Springs 528·1004 Parents Anonymous 264-1108 Robert's LaFitte 25th & Q St. :::::: 765-9092 Birdwell, Jerry R...... 357·3311 No Name Bar 2513 N. Fitzhugh 826·3200 Police Harassment Reporting 528-4233 SPS Club 2214 Mechanic .763-9334 Day, Kim K...... 522·2281 North Forty Saloon 6316 Denton Dr. 350-6327 Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns 823-2317 Tramps 627 Winnie 763-1247 Nelson, M. William .. .4514 Cole Ave., #652 828·8052 Old Plantation 3911 Cedar Springs. . 949·2398 Pride III 3920 Cedar Springs 528-4233 GALVESTON ORGANIZATIONS (Area Code: 409) Patrick's 2629 Oak Lawn .. 522·5481 Hazzls-Dazzle Dallas, Inc 3527 Oaklawn #300175219 Stewart & Solomon 3500 Oak Lawn #400 .521·3804 K.SJA.I.D.S. Foundation of Galveston 765-7626 Hound-Up Saloon 3912-14 Cedar Springs .. 522·9611 SMU-Gay/Lesbian Student Org P.O. 1636/75275 Tyner & Holt 601 Pacific #300 748·5353 Metropolitan Community Church. 1824 Broadway. 765-7626 Sassy's Two 3319 Raleigh 521·0202 STD Clinic 1936 Amelia Ct. 920-7950 Williamson, Thomas E4810 Cedar Springs #5205521·4675 Lambda AA 763.1401 Tex's Ranch 4117 Maple 526·9302 DALLAS BATHS (Area Code: 214) Stonewall Group (Narcotics Anon.) 699-9306 HOUSTON ACCOMODATIONS (Area Code: 713) Throckmorton Mine Co 3014 Throckmorton .. 521·4205 Club Body Center 2616 Swiss 821-1990 Suicide & Crisis Center 828-1000 Houston Guest House 104 Avondale 523.2218 Unicorn 4125 Lemmon.... .521·4666 Midtowne Spa 2509 Pacific 821·8989 Texas Gay Rodeo Assoc. (Dallas) . HOUSTON ADULTNIDEO BOOKSTORES (Area Code: 713) DALLAS BUSINESSES/SERVICES (Area Code: 214) DALLAS COUNSELING (Area Code: 214) .c/o DGA .3920 Cedar Springsl75219 .522-9455 Ballpark 1830 W. Alabama . A Discreet Limousine Service ..... (24 hr.) 828·3455 Corley, Andre C.S.W...... 357-2371 THRF P.O. 191312175219 Big City News & Video 10105 Gulf Frwy 947-8999 Abacus Printing 3810 Congress #123 528·1332 Dalre, Harold, L.P.C. . 521·1278 (Texas Human Rights Foundation) Federal Video Store. . .. 1640 Federal Rd .453.7234 Abler Movers 1·800·222·1537x2746; (metro) 263·7007 Julian, Debra, M.S...... 644·8757 Texas Sidekicks (cloggers) . . . . . 330.Q1oo Gessner News 1917 Gessner . .461.5509 Addhair 3719 N. Hall 522·3810 Morris, Vicki L., R.N., M.S.W... .631·5217 Turtle Creek Chorale ..... P.O. 190806175219 521·1053 Mangum Rd. News 38237 Mangum Rd 956-2991 All City Insurance 4311 Lemmon 559·0806 Park Cities Counseling 5327 N. Central at Airline #318 Violence Against Gays NGTF Hotline 1-600-221.7044 Stadium Bookstore 4629 W. 34th 683.1886 ...... 341 W. Jefferson 943·3888 . . 526·3374 Womyn Together P.O. 190712175219 528-4233 Studz News 1132 W. Alabama . .. 3510 W. Walnut (Garland) .. 494-6000 Oak Lawn Counseling Ctr 5811 Nash 351·1502 DALLAS RESTAURANTS (Area Code: 214) HOUSTON ADULT THEATRES (Area Code: 713) Allistar Insurance 5108 Lemmon Ave 272-9247 Whole Woman Center ... P.O. 140504175214 324·8751 Crackers 2621 McKinney 827-1660 French Quarter 3201 Louisiana 527.Q782 B & W Liquor 4015 Lemmon Ave. . 526·5820 DALLAS DOCTORS/DENTISTS (Area Code: 214) Doggie in the Window .. 3905 Cedar Springs (Village Mall) HOUSTON ATIORNEYS (Area Code: 713) Community Bookstore .. 3930 Cedar Springs .. 521-8919 Community Meaical Clinic .3906 Lemmon #210.528-3030 Hunky's 4000 Cedar Springs 522·1212 Green, Bill (24 hours) 266-1004 Crossroads Market .... 3930 Cedar Springs 521-8919 Fraternali, Paul DDS 4310 Westside #G 522·2000 Lone Star Donuts 2630 N. Fitzhugh 824-1790 O'Kane Patricia 3212 Smith#102 526.7911 Cuddles 3905 Cedar Springs 528·1600 Page, John, D.D.S 3404 Greenville 826·1415 Pappy's. . 3851 Cedar Springs. . 521·9474 HOUSTON BATHS (Area Code: 713) Doty Fred (C&W Entertainment) 528·9783 Saginaw, Michael, D.P.M. (foot sp.)3505 Turtle Creek #510 Wok Restaurant 4006 Cedar Springs 528-0000 Club Body Center 2205 Fannin 659-4998 Evans-Harris Realtors (Daryl Denny) ...... 526-6216 · .745-1020 and 5034 Royal Lane #250 .. 369·5619 DALLAS THEATRES (Area Code: 214) Midtowne Spa 3100 Fannin 522.2379 Gaspipe #1 4435 Maple 526·5982 DALLAS FITNESS CENTER (Area Code: 214) Granada 3524 Greenville Ave 823-9610 Pigasus 1314 Rosalie at Caroline 524-PIGS Gaspipe #2 9191 Forest Lane #5. . 699·3955 Fitness Exchange .... 2615 Oak Lawn #101 .... 526·1220 Inwood Theatre 5458 Lovers Lane 352-6040 HOUSTON BUSINESSES/SERVICES Hair Revue 2525 Wycliff...... 522-6481 DALLAS ORGANIZATIONS/HELPLINES (Area Code: 214) EL PASO CLUBS (Area Code: 915) (Area Code: 713) J&M Cleaning Service...... 783-6749 AIDS Hotline...... 351-4335 Old Plantation 219 S. Ochoa 533-6055 Addhair 710-A Hawthorne 522-3810 Kastles Kept Kleaning 823·4598 AIDS Resource Center .. 3920 Cedar Springs .. 521·5124 San Antonio Mining Co 800 E. San Antonio .. 546·9903 Advance Travel 10700 NW Fwy 682.2002 Lamar Mgmt. (apts.)...... 526.Q722 Alcoholics Annonymous (Dallas Lambda AA) 487·7667 EL PASO ORGANIZATIONS (Area Code: 915) Audio Video Plus 1225 Waugh Dr. 526-9065 Linda's Surplus 4323 Maple 526-6601 ...... (Live & Let Live) 871·9447 Alpha Plasma Center 720 Texas Ave 532·5322 Basic Brothers Clothing 1220 Westheimer 522.1626 Lobo Bookshop 4008 "C" Cedar Springs 522·1132 Alcohol Treatment Center 3949 Maple 559·4350 Dignity/EI Paso P.O. Box 26523 Bolton Studios, Inc. . 6601 Kirby 668-1788 Memorabilias 3908 Cedar Springs 522-6601 Beth EI Banih 827·91611942·1599 Gala EI Paso P.O. 5659/79955 544-7475 Chateaux Dijon Apt.s 5331 Beverly Hills 626-3860 Memorabilias Boutique 3109 Regan 521·8217 Branding Iron Club P.O. 190471/75219 ..... 286·9478 Gay Switchboard P.O. 5659 584·3822 Classique Wine & Spirits 3939R Montrose 526-6290 MIMOSO Photography Studio . (Araya, Robert) .521-6284 BWMT (BlacklWhite Men Together)...... 521-3146/ FORT WORTH BUSINESSES (Area Code: 817) Downbeat Records 2111 Richmond. . .523.8348 Nast Accounting/Tax Tom Nast 941·4384 · 559-4339/352·3206 A.A. Crocker Insurance Co .... P.O. Box 470065/76147. Doug's Electronics (TV Repair, etc.)4212 Woodhead526·2356 Newton, Sandra G. (C.PA) 3900 Lemmon Ave., #220 526-5292 CHRYSALIS (Home Care & Hospice)3300 W. Mockingbird 1·800·M ED-2853 or (817)735.9088 Eurotan . . . . 3701 Montrose Oak Cliff Travel 120 Wynnewood Village 946-6496 #132 ...... 956·7977 A Discreet Limousine Service (24 hrs.) .... 698-5555 Express Photo Lab 9535 Westheimer ..... 789·0222 Oak Lawn Records 3810 Congress #121 521.Q350 Concerned Amer.fPreserv/Human Rights 233·3100 Abler Movers (metro) 263.7007 Greenway Place Apts 3333 Cummins Lane .. 623·2034 Off the Street 3921 Cedar Springs 521·9051 Dallas Alternative Businessmen's Assoc.522·8477/522-OOQ8 All City Insurance 4119·B E. Lancaster . Hair Plus by Don 2017 Westheimer 526·HAIR Rod Comedy Entertainment Agency 943·1330 Dallas Emergency . 744-4444 ...... 534·5111/Metro 817-540-0960 He & She Productions .... 2205 Montrose 523.5293 Sera Florist 2840 Fitzhugh 826·3503 Dallas Gay Alliance P.O. 190712175219 528-4233 Crossroads Books & Gifts .. 665 S. Jennings .. 335-8360 Hollie Hollister Photography. . . . 222-6717 Shades of Grey (gifts, etc.) 1925 Greenville Ave. 828·4759 Dallas Gay Archives 3930 Cedar Springs Custom Computer Systems 921-6654 liPuston Trucking Co. (Movers) : 529·2298 Sun Chip (Painting/Paper Hanging-lnterior/Exteriorj733-0286 Dallas Gay Black Coalition P.O. 190712 .... 528-4233 Custom MAID...... 923-9550 I.W. Marks Jewelry .... 3841 Bellaire Blvd 668·5000 This Side Up Moving Co 243·4077 Dallas Gay & Lesbian Engineers & Scientists. . . Yours Truly ..... 3408·A ..... Camp Bowie 334-0122 Kirkland Insurance...... 550.0617 TWT Magazine 3900 Lemmon Ave. #220/75219 ...... P.O. 17298 Ft. Worth/76102 881·1291 FORT WORTH CHURCHES (Area Code: 817) Kwik-Kopy 3317 Montrose. . 522·1896 ...... 521·0622 Dallas Girth & Mirth P.O. 28857/75228·0857 Agape MCC 4615 S.E. Loop 820 535.5002 Mad Elegance 3939 Montrose 521.0704 Union Jack 3918 Cedar Springs 528·9604 Dallas On Tap P.O. 190973/75219 960·1927 Evangelicals Concerned (D/FW Chapter) . Mad Video 3939 Montrose 521-0706 Village Mall 3905 Cedar Springs Dallas Outdoors P.O. 35474/75235 ..... Box 532332 Grand Prairie/75053 642.3185 Meridien Leasing Inc. (Auto Leasing) 975·1985 Missouri Street Collectibles .. 1000 Missouri .. 526.3663 DALLAS CHURCHES (Area Code: 214) Dallas Tavern Guild 3900 Lemmon #220 526·5292 FORT WORTH CLUBS (Area Code: 817) Abundant Life Church of Truth. P.O. 683/75221 .826·7671 Deaf Action Center 521·0407 D.J.'s 1308 St. Louis 927.7321 Montrose Venture Wholesale .. 2205 Montrose .. 527-0666 Affirmation (Methodist)...... 948·1546 Drug Treatment Center 2701 Inwood 956·7181 Partners 1612 Park Pi.. 927.9546 Movemasters 1925 Westheimer 630·6555 Affirmation (Mormon) 871·2824 Friends & Relatives of Gays 845 E. Arapaho #107, The Lumber Company .... 700 S. Jennings 332-0192 One Pine Apts 4300 Sherwood Ln 680·3922 Bethany Presbyterian Church ...... 528·4084 Richardson, TX 644·8757 Other Place 200 N. Vacek 335.1901 Ooohhhhcasions (unique telegrams) 520·5524 Christian Outreach Servo (Evangelegical Support Group) Foundation for Human Understanding3920 Cedar Springs The 651 Club 651 S. Jennings 332.0745 RMS Automotive 1759 Westheimer 529.5855 P.O. 671371/75367 783-6932 · 528-4233 Vickery Station 224 E. Vickery 654.1108 Record Rack...... 3109 S. Shepherd 524·3602 Church of Christ (support group) . 691·1179 Gay Academic Union of N. TX. P.O. 2402175221 221·7410 FORT WORTH ORGANIZATIONS/HELPLINES Renae Ingram Photography (TWT) 933-5438 Complete Joy P.O. 671371175367 783-6932 Gay Community Center .. 3920 Cedar Springs .. 528·4233 (Area Code: 817) Ron's Hairlines (hair replacement) Dignity/Dallas P.O. 190133/75219-0133 942·9321 Gay Hispanic Coalition of Dallas . Branding Iron Club .. P.O. 190471/Dallas 75219 .. 923.2598 ...... 10700 Richmond #267 974-6699 Rosewood Estates .6130 SW Fwy @ Westpark .780·7010 Emergence (Christian Scientist) P.O. 2878175221 522·3086 · P.O. 190902175219 324·5220 Cowtown Symphonic Band .... Karl Lewis 572.(JOQ1 Ruhlman Design 2205 Montrose 527·9698 Evangelicals Concerned (D/FW Chapter) . Gay/Lesbian Young Adults.3920 Cedar Springs.528-4233 Crisis/Suicide Intervention (24 hours help) 336·3355 A1 Key & Lock (24·hour) 1612 Westheimer 522·1615 ... Box 532332 Grand Prairie/75053 642·3185 Gayline (Comm. Res. Cntr.) .P.O. 190835/75219 .368-6283 Dallas Gay Lesbian Engineers & Scientists . First Unitarian Church of Dallas 4015 Normandy Gay Mensa 522·3867 ...... P.O. 172981Ft. Worth 834-6693 Specs Unlimited 4709 Richmond.. . .961·9705 Grace Fellowship in Christ Jesus P.O. 29729175229243-2924 Gay Parents 271·2193 Dignity/Ft. Worth .... 4503 Bridge St.l76103 283-8588 The Pier Apts. . 5909 Ranchester 776·0665 Holy Trinity Community Church 4402 Roseland 827·5088 Gay Unitarians 528-3990 Ft. Worth Counseling Cntr.fAIDS Project & Referrals TNT Shirts 2400 Taft...... 522·0986 MCC·Dalias 2701 Reagan 526-6221 Greater Dallas Info & Referral Service 747·3711 ...... 659 So. Jennings 335-1994/335.1995 TexEscort (models/escorts/masseurs) 524.9511 Oak Lawn Christian Center 3920 Cedar Springs528-4233 Greater Dallas Music Foundation 960·1927 Ft. Worth Gay Pride Assoc. P.O. 3235176113 294-2447/877-4419 Tom's Pretty Fish(tropical fish & supplies)224B Westheimer Oak Lawn Church of Religious Science349-8370/744·5554 Integrity (D/FW) 521-6018 Gay Hotline...... 926-3521 ...... 520-6443 DALLAS CLUBS (Area Code: 214) Interdemonimatlonal-Study Group (GLCF of Sherman/Denio Imperial Court-Golden Lion...... 870.1364 Total Eclipse 1408 Westheimer 521·2124 Travel Consultants. . 529.8464 Baby's 3501 McKinney 521-4748 son) ... 2424 Hwy. 75N Lot 27, Sherman, Tx. 75090 Lambda AA 332-3533 TWT Graphics (Art, Design, Typesetting) 527.9111 Boxxoffice 3414 Kings Rd 521·3474 L.A.M.B.D.A. )(Bowling) 331-64481522·4678 Longhorn Bowling Assoc Joan 731.9474 Union Jack 1212 Westheimer 528·9600 Buddies Club Deville ..... 3415 Mahanna 526·8720 LeSbian/Gay Democrats of Texas .. P.O. 64493 .. 821·4838 Longhorn Imperial Councii. 625-8739 Wilde & Stein Books ..... 1103 California 529·7014 Crews Inn 3215 N. Fitzhugh 526·9510 Lutherans Concerned...... 521·5615 Lutherans Concerned P.O. 881, Bedford 76109 595·1176 HOUSTON CHURCHES (Area Code: 713) Daddies 3913 Cedar Springs 528·4098 Metroplex Republican P.O. 191033175219 521·8191 Pleasure Chest (gay computer BBS) 926-6034 Affirmation-Mormon .... 1713 Westheimer #6040/77089 Dentyne's Patio 3911 Cedar Springs 526.Q690 Narcotics Anon 24 Hrs 699·9306 Tarrant Co. Gay AliianceP.O. 11044/76109336·TCGAl336-8242 ...... 568-1413 Eighth Day 2509 N. Fitzhugh 827·3765 N.O.W. Lesbian Rights 3108 Routh St. 742-6918 T.G.R.A (FW Rodeo) 429-1465 Aytz Chayim 688.8997 4001 .4001 Cedar Springs .. .' 522-4001 Oak Lawn Block Assoc P.O. 190408175219 V.D. Clinic 1800 University 870-7223 Bering Memorial UMC 1440 Harold 526·1017 Hideaway .4144 Buena Vista 559·2966 Oak Lawn Bowling Association Jim 528-2963 WAD.S 7405 Gaston Ave 737-8084 Chapel of the Woodlands. 7500 Pinemont#503 .460·1712 Oak Lawn Country Cloggers ...... 526-6486 Hidden Door 5025 Bowser 526·9211 GALVESTON CLUBS (Area Code: 409) Church of Christ 777.9286 Oak Lawn SymphoniC Band. . . 960-1927 High Country 3121 Inwood 351·2278 Garbo's 413 21st St. 763-5922 Church of the Resurrection (SE Houston) 489-0167

PAGE 94 TWT JANUARY 10 - JANUARY 16 1986 TWT JANUARY 10 - JANUARY 16 1986 PAGE 95 Unitarian Gay Men's Group __ 528-1571 Church of the Rock 580-8456 Baby Jane Mixed League (Bowling) ... Lewis 920·1389 ODESSA CLUB (Area Code: 915) Women's Encounter Group. P.O. 920952 #262/77292-0952 Community Gospel Church .. 3207 Montrose .521-0511 Bayou B'lu Singers 2029 Singleton 868·3084 Nite Spot 8401 Andrews Hwy 366-6799 Women's Lobby Alliance 4 Chelsea 521-0439 Dignity (Gay Catholics) P.O. 66821/77266 523-7644 CHE P.O. 3045177253 680·3346 SAN ANGELO CHURCH (Area Code: 915) HOUSTON RESTAURANTS (Area Code: 713) First Unitarian Church 5210 Fannin St. 526-1571 Choices Unlimited (Lesbian Social Group) 529·3211· New Life MCC 1645 Sunset Dr. #4 949-6041 Charlie's Restaurant 1102 Westheimer 522·3332 Living Water ChurchMain & Blodgett (Holiday Inn)271-6472 CLEIS (Lesbian Mothers) c/o Dignity 473·3708 SAN ANGELO CLUB (Area Code: 915) MCCR 1919 Decatur 861-9149 Colt 45's .. 528·9192 Chapultepec 813 Richmond _522·2365 Phase III 10 North Taylor 942.9188 New Freedom Christian Church 829 Yale/77008 863-8377 Comm. for Public Health Awareness. .. P.O. 3045/77253 Driscoll St. Cafe 1834 Westheimer 522·7020 SAN ANGELO ORGANIZATION (Area Code: 915) Presbytery of New Covenant (Pres. Ctr.) ..... 41 Oakdale Conroe Area Lambda .. 304 Harris Blvd (409)760·1509 House of Pies 3112 Kirby 528-3816 Gay Angelo Students (GAS) . P.O. 60963176906 .942.8115 ...... 526-2585 Crisis Hotline. . 228·1505 Rascals 2702 Kirby 524-6272 SAN ANTONIO BATHS (Area Code: 512) St. Stephens Epis. Ch.. . . . 1805 W. Alabama Dial-A.Gay·Atheist . 527·9255 HOUSTON THEATRES (Area Code: 713) Club San Antonio 1802 N. Main 735.2467 HOUSTON CLUBS (Area Code: 713) Diana Foundation...... 2700 Mason/77006 Alley Theatre 615 Texas 228-8421 SAN ANTONIO BUSINESSES (Area Code: 512) Bacchus 523 Lovett...... 523-3396 Dignity (Gay Catholics) P.O. 66821/77266 528·0111 Curtain Call on Line (Theatre Reviews) 526·1446 Boone Tex Productions .... 7319 Broadway 821.5367 Barn...... 710 Pacific...... 528-9427 Dignity Center 3217 Fannin 528·0111 The Group (Theatre Workshop) .. 3217 Fannin .. 522·2204 Bexar Florist. 602 Montana 271.3643 Bayou Landing... .534 Westheimer . .526-7519 Events Unlimited (Finale Group) 522·5560 Greenway III Hwy. 59 © Buffalo Spdwy 626-0402 Fifth Avenue Hair Salon 2126 S.W. Military Hwy.525.9933 Bears 6121 Hillcroft 777-BEAR Family Connection (youth shelter) 523-6825 Laff Stop 1952 W. Gray 524.2333 High Society 1902 San Pedro Brazos River Bottom ..2400 Brazos 528·9192 Friends of Lesbians & Gays (FLAG) 464-6663 River Oaks W. Gray & Shepherd 524.2175 Kevin Wagner Unique Cards/Gifts 1900 San Pedr0733.3555 Briar Patch 2294 Holcombe 665·9678 FrontRunners ... (runners, joggers) 520·8019/529·1288 KEY WEST, FLORIDA ACCOMODATION (305) Leather Works Etc 6726 San Pedro 822.3744 Gay Archives of Texas 1103 California .... 529·7014 Sea Isle .... 915 Windsor Lane/33040 .... 1·800.327-4837 Malcolm Carroll Antiques .... 312 N. Presa 271-3222 8~~ct~~nCooP.-.·.-.·'-173;NJe~~~l~e~~er:: :~~3:~~1gGay Fathers of Houston P.O. Box 66973 #162 77006 KEY WEST, FLORIDA BUSINESS (305) On Main 2514 Main 737.2323 Copa. . . . _.2631 Richmond. . 528·2259 · ...... 667·94991721·3327 Key West Business Guild (information) P.O. 4640·S/33041 Oscar Mendiola Photography (TW1) 821.5367 Cousins.. . 817 Fairview...... 528-9204 Gay & Lesbian Hispanics Unidos P.O. 600921/77260·0921 LONGVIEW CHURCHES (Area Code: 214) Rick Vela (Realtor) ... 5735 Babcock 735-4823/696.7200 Dirty Sally's 220 Avondale 529·7525 ...... 862·1476 Faith Community Church .. 1116 S. Mobberly .. 757·7338 SAN ANTONIO CHURCHES (Area Code: 512) Driscoll St. Cafe 1834 Westheimer 522·7020 Gay/Lesbian Student Assoc Box 314 . LONGVIEW CLUB (Area Code: 214) Community of St. Francis 332 Wilcox 923.2266 ElJ's 1213 Richmond. . 527·9071 .... . 4800 Calhoun 52g.3211 Rainbow Connection ... 2110 S. Eastman Rd .... 757·5593 Dignity (Catholic Gays) P.O. 12484/78212 34g.3632 Exile. . 1011 Bell 659·0453 Gay People in Christian ScienceP.O. 613, Bellaire, Tx. 77401 LUBBOCK CLUB (Area Code: 606) Integrity P.O. 15006 734.0759 Galleon. . 2303 Richmond 522·7616 ...... 665·2642 Lubbock Mining Co ..... 1806 Clovis Hwy ..... 744·5250 MCCSA 6025 Rlttiman Plaza 824.2561 Heaven. . Pacific @ Grant. _ 521·9123 Gay Political Caucus (P.O. 66664, Houston 77266) LUBBOCK ORGANIZATIONS (Area Code:606) River City Living Church311 Melrose P1.822.11211734-0377 ...... 521·1000 Dignity/Lubbock P.O. 10752179417 763·9155 ~g~J~isS .AI.~b~~a)2212'CO·n~~~s~u~rn::::::: Trinity Council 311 Melrose/78212 :~~~:mg Gay Rights A.C.L.U. . P.O. 66844177006 IntegrltylW. Tex. (Eplscopalians)Box 10752/79417839.2809 JR's _ 808 Pacific.. .. 521·2519 SAN ANTONIO CLUBS (Area Code: 512) Gay Switchboard P.O. 66591177266-6591 .... 529·3211 Lubbock Gay Alliance .... P.O. 64746179464 796.2403 Ab's Westernalre 622 Roosevelt 532-0015 Just Marion & Lynn's 903 Richmond. . .528-9110 Greater Montrose Business GuildP.O. Box 86973, Suite 1029 MCC 5501 34th/P.O. 64574; 79464 . Badlands (enter thnu Snuffy's) .820 San Pedro .224.7739 Kindred Spirits 4902 Richmond .623·6135 77006 _ 529·8464 Student Services for Les/GaysTexas Tech. US.O.S. Office Bonham Exchange 411 Bonham 271.3811 Mary's _ 1022 Westheimer 528·8851 Gulf Coast Transvestite Chapter P.O. 90335/77090 Box 8179409-4310 742.2192 Brothers (Enter thru Strokes) 722 San Pedro Metro, The. . 911 W. Drew .. _ ...... 520·0454 c/o J. Thorne Bx. 42888 #175/77042 McALLEN CLUBS (Area Code: 512) Club, The 1720 N. Main 225.7570 Montrose Mining Co 805 Pacific. . .. 529·7488 Herpes H.E.L.P. Hotline. .. . .996·9414 Bumpers 1617 N. 11'1, St. 687.9922 Copa 1430 No. Main 225.7330 Numbers 300 Westheimer 526-6551 Houston Area Gay & Lesbian Engineers & Scientists Other Face 200 N. 29th 686.9635 Crew 309 W. Market 223.0333 Odds & Ends...... 3012 Milam 528-6988 P.O. 66631177006 .. . .439·1879 P.B.D.'s Disco Ware Rd. © Daffodil 682·8019 Downtown SA 240 Broadway 223-6285 ~~~lt~S, The. ..': 91~61§ 'i.\'i,~,\"~~d. : : : : : : : : ~~~~~~ Houston Data Professionals . 523·6922 MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA (Accomodations) EI Jardin 106 Navarro 223.7177 Houston Gay Health Advocates .. Box 66123 .. 790·9448 Sea Gull Hotel .... 100 21st St.l33139 .... 1·800·327·4523 Rascals 2702 Kirby. . .. 524-6272 French Connection 330 San Pedro 225.2353 Houston Gay Pride Week Committee .. P.O. 66684/77266 MIDLAND BUSINESS (Area Code: 915) Rich's. .. . 2401 San Jacinto. . . . 650-0769 Gemini Club 504 Pleasanton Rd 923.9918 Houston Gay Student Assoc 521·2237 Addhair (Hair Replacement) .. 1811 W. Wall St.. .682·8249 Male Box (Enter thru Strokes) 722 San Pedro Ripcord... . 521·2792 Houston Health Dept. ... 1115 N. McGregor 222-4201 MIDLAND/ODESSA CHURCH (Area Code: 915) Noo Zoo 10127 Coachlight 341.4778 Studio 13 1318 Westheimer 521·9030/521·9041 Houston Interfaith Alliance 668-8997 Free to Be (AA) 3201 W. Wall (Midland) .... 697-6385 Silver Dollar Saloon 1418 N. Main 227.2623 The 611 . .. . Hyde Park at Stanford 528·9079 Houston North Professionals P.O. 3640 Humblel77347 621-i'126 MCC 3201 W. Wall, Midland, P.O. 1152179702 Snuffy's Saloon 820 San Pedro 224.7739 Venture-N 2923 S. Main. . . . 522·0000 Houston Outdoor Group...... 680·3144/521·3641 ...... 687·2027 Strokes 722 San Pedro 229.9069 HOUSTON COUNSELING (Area Code: 713) Houston Tennis Club Rich 524·2151 NACOGDOCHES ORGANIZATION (Area Code: 409) 2015 Place 2015 San Pedro 733.3365 Fabre Clinic...... 526·2320 IngerSOll Speakers Bureau (Gay Atheist) .. P.O. 391/77401 GLAS (Gay/Lesbian Association of Students) . SAN ANTONIO COUNSELING (Area Code: 512) Gonzales, A.; MSW, CSW .. . 527·9302 Integrity (Episcopalian) .P.O. 66008177266-6008.524·1489 Stephen F. Austin Unlv., Box 5813 75962560·9606 Johnson, Tobi, Ph.D .... 1616 San Pedro #10 ... 732·4000 Hewes, Ted, MSW. (psychotherapy) 865-0496 Interact P.O. 16041177022 529·7014 NEW ORLEANS ACCOMODATION (504) Menefee. MiChael, Ph.D .. 7979 Broadway #103 .821·5905 Hinkle, David, MD; Kingan, Peter, MH; Treese, Gary, MSW Lambda Alanon 521·9772 New Orleans Guest House .1118 Ursulines St .. 566·1177 SAN ANTONIO ORGANIZATIONS (Area Code: 512) (Psy. & Family Therapy Center)3400 Montrose #501 Lambda Center For Alcoholics .. 1214 Joanne .. 521·9772 NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Alamo Human Rights Comm 656.1487 ...... 522·9816 Lawyers for Human Rights...... 520·5610 AIDS Action Counsel729 8th St. SE, #2ooWash. D.C.l20003 Alcohol Counseling 227 Guilbeau 226·9241 Montrose Counseling Ctr .... 900 Lovett #203 529·0037 Lone Star Nudist Group Box 740572/77274 · (202)547·3101/547·3102 Alcohol Counseling & Detox MHMR 421 6th St. 225·4227 Professional Counseling Services 523·7239 Lutherans Concerned for Gay People .521·0863/686·4931 AIDS Information recording 1·800.342.AIDS Alpha Plasma Center 302 S. Flores 224.1749 Wm. Scott & Assoc. . 900 Lovett 529·1913 Montrose Area NOW P.O. 96714/77213 Nat'l Gay Health Ed. Foundation P.O. 784, NYC 10036 Church Theatre. . 1150 S. Alamo 224·4085 HOUSTON MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS: Montrose Art Alliance 4307 Mt. Vernon #20/77006 ...... (212)563-6313 Crisis Hotline (10a·10p) 733.1111 HOUSTON CHIROPRACTOR (Area Code: 713) Montrose Co. Cloggers 456·8861 Gay & Lesbian Press Association . Crisis Hotline (24 hrs) 227.4357 Martin, Dr. Jerry .. 3233 Weslayan #191 .. 963-0080, ext. 1 Montrose Computer Conn. P.O. Box 86895/77266526·3737 P.O. 'A' Old Chelsea Stat., NY., N.Y J10011(212)989-8622 Detoxification Center 622 Dolorosa 225·5481 HOUSTON DENTISTS (Area Code: 713) Montrose Mailbox (Computer Connection) ..... 527·8586 Gay Rights National Lobby P.O. 1892, WaShington, DC 20013 Drug Abuse MHMR 3721A S. Presa St. 533.9156 Butler, Ron DDS 427 Westheimer. . .. 524·0538 Montrose Singers .(a gay men's chorus)(Mike) .526·3810 · (202)546·1801 Fiesta Run P.O. 169672/78280.3272 Smith, Bruce W., DDS 1006 Missouri ..... 529-4364 Montrose Sports Assoc (Director) Nick. .777·1823 Herpes Clinic' 1·800.423.0200 Forward Faun., Inc. (community education) 224.7663 HOUSTON DOCTORS (Area Code: 713) ...... Billiards _.Jack 528·4409 Hispanic United Gays Liberado 5619 14th Ave. #1·C Gay Fathers of SA .... P.O. 290126/78280 340.0224 Baylor College of Med. (Crab Study) 590·CRAB · _. Bridge Jim...... 862·7397 ...... Brooklyn, N.Y. 11219 Gay & Lesbian Support Group 820·3805/737.2137 Martinez, Steve M.D 2801 Ella Blvd. #6 868·4535 · .. Monday Mens Bowling ... Tommy .. 699·8160 Human Rights Campaign Fund . Helpline (Drug Abuse Central) ...... 225.4066 Montrose Clinic 803 Hawthorne info·528-5531 . Mixed Bowling Mike Weikert .. 973·1358 · P.O. 1396, WaShington, DC 20013 .(202)546·2025 Integrity P.O. 15006/78212 734-0759 ...... business 528·5535 .. Pool League Debbie 973·1358 Lambda Legal Defense. . 132 W. 43rd NYC 10039 Lambda AA 1312 Wyoming 225.5611 Strauss, Gerald Z., MD .4242 S.W. Frwy, #300 .877·8805 ... Racquetball Roger .665·8094 · (212)944·9488 Lutherans Concerned P.O. 290008178520696.0307/734.0759 HOUSTON OPTOMETRISTS (Area Code: 713) ..... Soccer Robert 621·5571 Media Fund for Human Rights . Mustang Club, Inc P.O. 12551/78212 Brickey, Dr. James The Park, Downtown 651·9899 ...... Volleyball Nick 777-1823 P.O. 'A' Old Chelsea Stat. NY., NY/10011(212)989-8622 Parents of Gays 736.7847 Johnson, Dr. Thomas 4709 Richmond 961·9705 Montrose Softball League 524·3144 National Assoc. of Black and White Men Together ..... River City FrontRunnersP.O. 5844/78212822.2019/737.1224 HOUSTON FITNESS CENTER (Area Code: 713) Montrose Symphonic Band P.O. 68613177286-6613527·9454 ... 584 Castro St., #140, San Francisco, CAl94114 River City Stampers...... 732.5649 Fitness Exchange 2900 Richmond 524·9932 Operation Documentation 521·1000 ·················· ~~~~m Runaways (Youth Service Project) 299.7660 HOUSTON ORGANIZATIONS/HELPLINES (Area Code: 713) Parents and Friends of Lesbians & Gays National Assoc. of Business Councils . San Antonio AIDS Foundation P.O. 120113/78212699.0047 A Capella Chorus (Church of Christ Gays) 777·9286 · ...... Houston ... _...... 464-6663 P.O. 15145, San Francisco, CA 94115(415)885-6363 SOUTH PADRE ISLAND ACCOM. (Area Code: 512) ACLU 1236 W. Gray 524·5925 Paz y Liberacion P.O. 600063/77260. . .862·1476 National Assoc. Gay & Lesbian Democratic Clubs . Lyle's Deck (gue,sthouse) ... 120 E. Atol St .... 943·3632 Affirmation-Morman 1713 Westheimer #6040/77098 Pentecostal Family of Montrose 521·0511 1742 Mass Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003(202)547-3104 TEMPLE CLUBS (Area Code 817) ...... 526-3762 Presidents Club (GPC past pres.)P.O. 66844/77286523-6024 National Gay Alliance for Young Adults (NGAYA)P.O. 190426, Changes 210 S. Main.... . 778-9546 AID for AIDS P.O. 66414177286 526-6077 Project FOOD (KS/AIDS Foundation) 524·2427 ...... Dallas, TX 75219-0426 Studio M 414 So. 1st 778·9989 AIDS Foundation .. 3317 Montrose, Box 1155 .. 524-AIDS Revista Paz y Liberacion P.O. 6000631177260 National Gay Rights Advocates . TEXAS GUEST HOUSEIACCOMODATIONS (Area Code 817) AIDS Hotline c/o Switchboard 529·3211 Rice Gay/Les. Support Group(c/o Gay Switchboard)529-3111 540 Castro, San Francisco, CA 94114(415)883·3624 EI Rancho Vista/ELV Travel .... P.O. Box 245, Glen Rose American Gay Atheists ... P.O. 66711/77266 527·9255 Shanti (AIDS Peer Counseling) P.O. 3045·77253 National Gay Task Force 80 5th Ave., NYC 10011 ...... 897·4982 Astro Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf TIY 520-0732 Texas Gay Rodeo Association P.O. 66973 #1194526·5001 ...... (212)741·5800 WACO CLUBS (Area Code: 817) Autry House 6265 So. Main Texas Human Rights Foun.900 Lovett #206/77006520·6060 NGTF's Crisisline . (800)221·7044(outside New York State) Tallulah's North 5th © Jefferson 753·9189

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