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Halloween: The Gay

Cris Williams, Olivia Records artist, af Holiday pears in concert with comic Robin Tyler at the Oakland Auditorium, Saturday. Oct. 20. By Arthur Evans ft'* back! "Fantasia," Walt Disney's mind-boggling animated feature, opens October 26 a t the Castro Theatre lo r a 3-week run. Every year on the night of October 31st a ritual is re-enacted in the Gay ghettos of San Francisco and other cities. Gay people pour into the streets, M3SQUerade Ball often dressed in the clothes of the opposite sex, and revel into the early hours of November 1st. All of us have witnessed or performed this ritual so often we take it for granted. It’s fun, but has no deep significance. Organizers ¿lower pot But perhaps there's more to it. T h e y e a r has m a n y h o lid a y s a n d m a n y o c c a s io n s t o p a rty . H a llo w e e n a lw a y s tops them all. pledge RICHARD WALKUP W hy is it a spe cial tim e fo r us? A n d — blo om of th e ir bodies to others. A n d the even m ore p u zzling — w hy does th is big most incredible thing is that they don't Gay festival fall on a day traditionally think this is shameful. But when they associated with witches? tight security proposition someone, they consider it The answer io these questions lies in dishonorable it he doesn't accept the the history of Lesbian and Gay-male cul­ o ffe r!" "Smaller feels better." according to 1718 A POLK STREET ture. a history that has been systemati­ Christian Repression Margo St. James, founder of the prosti­ SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109 cally ignored and suppressed by PHONE 771-S735 Despite repressive Roman values. tutes' organization C.O.Y.O.T.E. and straight academics. Recently, frag­ Celtic sexual and religious practices prime mover behind the annual Hook­ ments of this history have emerged into persisted, especially in the countryside ers' Ball in San Francisco. the light, and the implications for our and in the forests, and most commonly St. James, talking about this month's Gay identity are astounding. among women and rural slaves. But with Masquerade Ball, says "only five private The holiday we call Halloween once Independent the triumph of Christianity in the 4th- language instruction was the most important religious festival thousand tickets will be sold, guarantee­ Language Teachers century, there came an even greater ing a small enough crowd for everyone 1/2 to 1/3 the cosl o f ah e n tire cu ltu re — the cu ltu re o f the force for repression. Celts, an ancient people who moved into to enjoy themselves without the crowd­ Switchboard of most commercial schools The R om an em p ire becam e C hristian , Europe over a thousand years before ing and hassles of previous years.” b u t n o t because masses of people C hrist. The ball will be held October 28 at SF native, experienced flocked into the churches to be con­ The Celts came in waves, absorbed Instructors verted. Quite the contrary, the leading Civic Auditorium. the ways of the peJpie already living In officials of the Roman government and R ece nt ba lls have been acco m pa nied in the comfort & convenience Europe, and set up a uniform culture the Roman army converted to Christian­ by violence and threats of violence di­ of your own home or office that reached the whole way across ity a n d then vio le n tly im posed th e ir new rected against women and by Europe from Britain to Turkey. religion on the rest of the populace. All gate-crashers. Organizers ol the 1979 The Celts didn't make a distinction be­ other religions were banned, and any­ event, however, maintain that to insure 451-6418 tween religion and sex. For them, sex one who disagreed ran the risk of im­ safety o f p arty-goers th e secu rity staff is was one aspect of religious power, and prisonment. torture, and death. th e ir re lig io u s rites o fte n in clu d e d feast­ (continued on back page) (continued on back page) ing, dancing, and orgying, both heterosexual and homosexual. Furth­ HAVE I GOT A MAN FOR YOU! ermore, wearing the clothes of the op­ A Gay Introduction Service posite sex at these rites was thought to conter on the wearer a special magic. for the San Francisco Bay Area As a result of these values, transves­ Relationship Oriented tism and Gay sex acts had their own Ages 25-60 Private Interviews special role in Celtic religious rites. This Discreet was especially true of their great holiday F ifth Successful Year VfSA/MASTERCHARGE Accepied of death and rebirth, Sam haln, w hich LINCCIUCN! DAVID They’ll be "dancin’, dancin' " to a cover charge collected over these lour The Celts were eventually conquered disco beat, when Le Disque hosts its nites goes to Operation Concern, as THE MATCH MATER by the Romans, who tried to destroy four-day "Deejay Discothon" this Oc­ does a portion ol the bar's receipts. their religion. Roman rulers especially tober 4 thru 7 (Thursday-Sunday). in the Operation Concern has helped 775-9169 d islik e d the h ig h role o t w om en in C eltic Haight. th ousands o f lesbians and gay m en deal religion and soctety. Pick your favorite platter-spinner as with coming out. drug abuse, al­ They w ere offended to fin d th at C e ltic San Francisco's top disc jockeys vie for coholism, mental anguish, and other re­ women were warriors and teachers of your vote as the best in the city. Every lated consequences of being different in the arts of warfare. During a battle in drink you buy during the discothon can Wales against the Celts, a Roman ob­ a frequently hostile world. HEAT server was shocked by the forceful be­ be a vote for your favorite deejay. So. put on your dancin' shoes and havior of Celtic women: "On the shore W hat's a ll th is m adness fo r? A be ne fit che ck ou t Le D isque's m arathon boogie stood the opposing army with its dense for Operation Concern, the local lesbian al 1840 Haight St. For details, consult UTDOOR—, array of armed warriors, while between and gay mental health service The $1 our calendar listing for Thursday. Oc­ the ranks dashed women in black attire to be r 4. like the Furies, with hair dishevelled, IITURES waving brands. " vvvvvvv-vy-vvwwvv-wvvwvvty The Romans were also offended by the open homosexuality of Celtic men. November In reality. Roman culture was rather up­ Gay radio tig h t a b ou t G ay sex and disa pp ro ved o f at the Bacchanal G.O.A. is a new aay organization offering camping, its flagrant appearance, especially in a slighted? The Bacchanal, a feminist bar in Al­ hiking, backpacking and other outdoor activities in religious context, in the nations it con­ bany. advises us that a ll its program s fo r quered. California's most exciting areas. Our adventure weekends Fruit Punch. California's oldest gay November (music, poetry, readings, dis­ • Among Romans themselves, homo­ are for those with or without camping experience — a cussions) will be devoted to women's sexual behavior was certainly not un­ m en's rad io show , m ay lose up to 50% of great way to make friends or spend time away with some­ its airtim e unless listeners persuade the sexuality. Extensive listings in next common (which is true of all cultures), management ot KPFA to continue the one special. Bring your own gear, or rent or buy from us. but for Romans it was often associated m o n th 's C om ing Up! program's current time allocation ot 45 with shame (and hence cruelty, deca­ So let us do the planning (and the cookingl) & join us minutes to an hour. Register your com­ dence. and sadism) for a weekend you'll never forget. ments by w riting to KPFA FM. 2207 Shat- Roman writers were flabbergasted by tuck Ave.. Berkeley 94704. ATTN: War­ the casual promiscuity of Celtic men ------SOME UPCOMING ------ren Van Orden. Manager. Diodorus Siculus.a Greek historian with Fruit Punch's October schedule is ADVENTURES Roman values, had this to say about the listed on our inside pages, under Wed­ COTTSl Celtic men he observed: nesday's listings. • September 28-30 Orra Hot Springs "Although they have good-looking October 6 White Water Rafting women, they pay very little attention to them, but are really crazy about having October 7 Angel I aland sex with men. They are accustomed to October 12-14 Houseboat Trip on Delta sleep on the ground on animal skins and 9 roll around with male bed-mates on both November »-11 Palm Springe sides Heedless of their own dignity, Le Dem ine A Drinking Esroblishmenr Mexico December 21 - January 5 they abandon without a qualm the A French Restaurant A Bar for W omen 2742-17th Street For membership information, I Great Outdoor Adventures, Unlmtd. Come in and 147 Valley. SanSa "Francisco ' 94110 A rth u r Evans has been a Gay a c tiv is t fo r San Francisco mee» the Friendly I Tel. 8264857 10 years He is th e a u th o r o l "W itch cra ft ScmtilloTing Donenders and the Gay " (Fag Rag fo r reservations call 626-3095 $22.00 Membership Includes tree GOA T-Shirt Books). 10 Sanchez or Duboce. in SF 304-9534 Candidates monday tuesday Wednesday 1 2 3 The Male Nude. Caldwell Brewer's paint­ Nights Join Sha'ar Zahav. the gay Jewish Should DA Joe Freitas prosecute the MÀ ings at the Top Floor Gallery. 330 Grove synagogue, for Yom Kippur services. 21st arrestees? Hearing on the propriety . . S t. S.F. Noon-6pm, thru Sunday. 10am & 4pm. at the SF Jewish Community of thisaction, 9am. Municipal Court (Dept. Ctr.. 3200 California St. No. 1), SF City Hall. ■ Women's Campaign Fund meets at the October 3 & 17 "AVery Natural Thing" & "Word is Out." gay Cuban Women's Federation discusses U S Museum of Modern Art Rental Gallery. double bill at the Strand Theater. Cuban relations & the women's move­ Bldg. 308. Ft. Mason. SF. 6-8pm. Info at 661-2611. $1.25-$2.00. Call for times: 552-5990. ment in Cuba. 7:30pm, $2.00, at the We James Lick Junior Open dance rehearsals at Margaret Jenkins men's Building. Sponsored by Women's Candidates Night: Friends of Noe Valley, Community Performance Space, 1590 - International League for Peace & Free­ 7:30pm, James Lick Jr. High. 1220 Noe. High 15th S t. S.F. Free. 8:30pm. dom. SF. City-wide candidates. White, White & Co. — cabaret at Chez Jac­ Coalition for Police Accountability meets "Kennedy's Children" — Theatre Rhino be­ ques. 1390 California S t. S.F. 10pm. 7:30pm. S.F. Further Information at 731r nefit for San Franciscans for Affordable San Francisco 3300. Housing, $4,8:30pm, 1115 Geary. SF. Tic­ ket Info: 864-6413. How would you like to ride 1000 miles for the Lesbian Mothers' National Defense Grade Glassman & Kava at Chez Jacques. Free Fund? Women from the 2nd annual Glassman, 8pm; Kava (jazz vocal trio). , 10pm. 1390 California S t. S.F. bike-a-thon ( to SF) discuss their See listing for details. experiences & talk about how you-can Gwen Avery makes music 1o fill your spirit. take pari in next year's fund-raiser. 8pm, 8pm. $3.50. The Bacchanal. $1-$2, at The Bacchanal. - The Homosexual In Our Society, Fruit 8 Punch broadcasts excerpts from this award-winning 1958 program at 10pm on Final Day! Voter Registration . . You must KPFA. 94.1 FM. be registered by 5pm today (that is. voter Neighborhood Center, and members of registration form must be in registrar's 9 the Berkeley Women's Health Collective hands today to vote in the November elec­ Hetrosexuallty: Disease or Way of Life? This (discussing its new lesbian clinic). 8am. tion & December runoffs.) theme is tastefully handled, when "West Unitarian Unlveraaliat Gay Caucus. Special Side Story" plays with Zeffirelli's "Romeo Meeting: includes election of officers. VVV & Juliet" at the Parkside Theater, Taraval 9:45am, Chapel, First Unitarian Church. at 19th Ave. SF. $2.50. Call for times: 661­ 10 e 1940. 1187 Franklin St.. SF. Columbus Day benefit for the Earnest "The Male Nude," exhibit thru 10/14. See list­ Players, gay theater group. Drop in for The SF Hlghrise Initiative: "Differing View­ Rummage Sale Sponsored by Committee to points — Divergent Opinions," debate ing for 10/3. comedy & song with friends of the com­ Tax the Corporations. 10-6pm, at Fillmore sponsored by the League of Women Vot­ pany. . Gay Men's Radio: Fruit Punch broadcasts & Turk. SF ers, 7:30pm at the Firemen's Fund Au­ 6:30-9pm at Chez Jacques, 1390 excerpts from the 1963 program "Liveand Last Day! Bread & Rosea Music Festival — ditorium. 3333 California S t Let Live," then-controversial radio dis­ California St.. SF. $3 donation. N.O.WJSF Chapter meets 7pm at the Wo­ (See 10/5). 1pm: Graham Nash; Peter. Lesbian Chorus' weekly practice. 7:30- cussion among "open homosexuals." men's Bldg, the 2nd Tuesday of every 10pm on KPFA FM (94.1) Paul & Mary: Maria Muldaur. andThe Per­ 10:30pm. Every Monday nite at the Wo­ suasions. mpnth. I ' Wet Willie and David Blue at the Old Waldorf. October 21 men's Bldg. Further info: 824-3616. "Burled Child" — Preview performance; of Parents & Friends of Gays. 2 pm, Metropoli­ Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club regular 444 Battery SL.SF.8& 11 pm shows. $6.50 Sam Shepard's Pulitzer Prize winner at tan Community Church. SF. Meets the meeting: social & pot-luck. 6:30pm/ ($5.50 advance). American Conservatory Theatre. S4-S10, first Sunday of every month. meeting. 7:30. At SF Metropolitan Com­ 8pm, 450 Geary, SF. Thru 12/29. ; Robin Tyler District 5 Candidates at G40 Plus' regular munity Church. Second Monday of each meeting. 2pm. 1668 Bush S t. SF. Mem­ month. speaks out bers & guests. "The Gay Ufa" on KSAN: rebroadcast of 10/7 Baroque & Oom-pah-pah! Also: rag, renais­ program. 1am Tuesday morning, Oct. 9. sance & comic music, with B.A.W.Q. (Bay on Comedy Area Women's Quartet-Quintet). 8pm. $2. at The Bacchanal. 16 17 and Society Ms. Clawdy at the Sleeping Lady Cafe: her Marin County debut! 9pm, 58 Bolinas SF Gay Men's Raps — Every Tuesday. Supervisorial Candidates at Friends of Noe (See listing) Road. Fairfax. 15 7:30pm at Metropolitan Commynlty Valley Candidates Night. 7:3Qpm, James Women: Pool playing workshops (Begin­ Church, SF. All ages, non-sectarian., Lick Jr. High. 1220 Noe. SF. The divine Divine in Pink Flamingos! Plus ners & Intermediates), at The Bacchanal. "Jacob's Ladder" World Premiere! Comic Pick up the psychology & skill ol the game Desperate Living, at the Strand Theatre play by the Bay Area's Barbara Graham, at in supportive atmosphere. Must be 21. Call for details: 552-5990. the Berkeley Stage Co., S5.1111 Addison 7pm, $5 nltely. Call Jody at 655-6850 to - St. Hereafter: S5-S6. Thurs-Sun, thru Nov. October 14 reserve a place. 18. Lesbian Chorus' practice. See 10/8 listing. Gay Airwaves: Arthur Evans, author of 14 Witchcraft and The Gay Counterculture, interviewed by Fruit Punch. KPFA's gay National March March on Washington for Lesbian & Gay boys radio collective. 10pm, 94.1FM. Rights. Radio coverage on KPFA FM on Washington (94.1). 11am-6pm, including 2-hour live broadcast from the nation's capital. Cartoon Fest at UC Theatre in Berkeley : The for Lesbian & best of Warner Bros., plus Walt Disney's 23 Pinocchio, Bongo. Peter & the Wolf. $2.50. at2036 University Ave. Call for showtimes: Harvey Milk Gay Democratic Club meets the Gay Rights 843-6267. 22 4 th Tuesday of each month. Socializing*! 24 7pm, meeting at 7:30. At the Women's Concerned Republicans for Individual Bldg. Candidates Nile sponsored by Haight- Rights "Open House." 4-7 pm. 3316-16th "Saturday Night at the Baths" (NY's Conti­ Ashbury Improvement Association & the S t. SF. nental baths) with the x-rated "Score" Haight-Ashbury Neighborhood Council. October 12 (boy meets boy). Strand Theatre. Further 7:30pm. at Park Branch Library (Page St, info: 552-5990. between Cole & Shrader). "The Gay Life” — KSAN rebroadcast, i am Wild & wonderful Susan Efroa reads from Third World tonight (Tuesday morning). her book. Walking Vanilla and New Wild Writings. $1.50, 8pm. at The Bacchanal, MARCH COVERAGE: 30 feminist bar, Albany. Lesbian & Gay 21 White. White & Co. at Chez Jacques. 1390 KPFA 94.1 FM Kate Hepburn, Tennessee Williams, Monty . California St.. SF. 10pm. October 14 — 11om-6pm! "The Gay Life" onKSAN95FM,8am.Tunein Music for the Gay of Hearing: Fruit Punch Conference and be surprised. Repeated Monday nite Cliff & Uz Taylor at the Strand Theatre - . broadcasts gay music from over the years. (i.e., Tuesday morning), 1am. "Suddenly Last Summer" with "Baby 29 Doll." Call for more info: 552-5990. 10pm. KPFA 94.1 FM. POLITICOS & PIZZA! City wide & supe candi­ Gay Latlno/Latina Alliance. Meet the last dates afternoon. noon-3:30pm, "A ll You Punk Nite! New Wave at The Stud, every Tuesday of every month, 7:30pm, at 362 Knead" pizzeria. 1466 Haight S t monday nite. 1535 Folsom St., SF. Capp Street. SF. Berkeley Women's Health Collective: orien­ tation for new members (2-day event, con­ tinued 10/28). 1-6 pm. childcare available. 2908 Ellsworth. Info, referrals. & training in medical skills. Abortion Rights Action Week: O ct 21-27. Coalition for the Medical Rights of Women urges supporters to run with its contingent in the October 27 Mile-a-thon (see listing). 863-9110 for details. "A Cabaret Afternoon" at G40 Plus (gays -31 40-years-and-older). 2pm, 1668 Bush. SF. ALL DAY HALLOWEEN ! Members & guests only. Further info at . 552-1997. Witchcraft, costumes & H. P. Lovecraft on Comic Robin Tyler discusses the politics of ;KPFA FM (94.1), 6am til midnite. Tune in & social satire & the history ol women in “Rocky Horror” at the Strand discover all sorts of ghoulish goodies in comedy. 8pm. Dwinelle Auditorium. UC celebration of Samhain — Or. as we know Berkeley. S3 donation. it. Hallowe'en! Castlebury a Dupre, in a benefit for Pacific Vincent Price is trebly mean at UC Theatre's Center lor Human Growth. For men & Hallowe'en show: The Abominable Dr. women, at The Bacchanal. 8 & 9:30pm. Phibes," The Fly." plus "The Pit & the Info at 548-8283. Pendulum." 2036 University Ave . B’ly. Call for times: 843-6267. "Rocky Horror Picture Show" — All day at the Strand Theatre. Co-feature: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls." Starts 11am; cos­ tume party at 9pm showing of "Rocky. The Bacchanal's Annual Hallowe'en Party. 8pm-1 am. Prizes for best costumes. 28 Women only. - "Witches & Warlocks" — Halloween fes­ Unitarian Universalis! Gay Caucus meets tivities at The Revol bar. 8pm til ?. 3924 every Sunday. 9:45am at the Chapel. First Telegraph. Oakland. Costume judging at Unitarian Church. 1187 Franklin S t. SF. midnite ($100 grand prize). New Lesbian Clinic: Orientation at the Ber­ "Who Knows What Evil Lurks in the Hearts ol keley Women's Health Collective. See list­ Men?” Theme for Trocadero Transfer s ing of 1021. • "black party" (everyone dresses in black). 9pm-?. 520 - 4th St.. SF S15,cardholders Ye Oide Hookers' Ball! Margo St. James Masquerade extravaganza at SF Civic Au­ Party! At Oil Can Harry's. Costumes, prizes, ditorium. 7pm-2am. Advance tickets only. etc. 709 Larkin In SF/9pm Additional info: S25 thru BASS outlets. 928-9660. Cover. . ’ 7 9 COMING 112 thursday friday Saturday 4 Deejay Dlscolhon "a t Le Disque. *- SF Women's Health Center program White Water Rafting — Gay & lesbian outing 1840 Haighl Si. S.F,, (Today thru Satur­ "Menopause & Other Health Concerns ot with Great Outdoor Adventures. Open to day. 7pm-1 :30am; Sunday. Ipm -lam .) Women In the Middle Years." Four days non-members, advance arrangements S1.00 cover. Benelit lor Operation (Fridays, 10-Noon, thru Oct. 26). S16 cov­ necessary. Call 826-8857. Concern. ers all 4 sessions. 3789 - 24th St. S.F KPFA's Great Women Series: Every Satur­ Theatre Rhinoceros presents the Robert Pat­ Alan Parker's "M idnight Express" alongside day this month, 9am. Today: Virginia rick play Kennedy's C hildren." Thurs- "Fortune and Men's Eyes” at the Strand Woolf In Her Own Right. 94.1FM. , Sat, thru Oct. 13 8:30pm at the Goodman S1.25-S2.00. Call for times: 552-5990 Gay Youth Community Coalition of the Bay Building. 1115 Geary. S.F. Reservations; N.O.W. National Conference: Oct 5-7 in Los Area. Organizing meeting, noon, at 330 Angeles, at the Bona Venture Hotel. 626-1921 S3.50-S4.50. Grove St.. S.F. Gay people under 25 only. Further info from the local chapter. Comedians — Preview performance ot Greenpeace Skate-a-thon at Golden Gate Trevor Griffiths' London/B'way hit. at the National Organization for Women. 398-6312. ______Park Polo Field. Starting times: 9am-4pm Eureka Theatre. 2299 Market St.. S,F Call 474 6767 for details. Thurs-Sun thru Nov. 3. Call for times & Open House! at Pacific Center for Human Bread & Roses Music Festival — Today at prices. 863-7133. Growth, with Linda Tillery and emcee Pat ip m : Joan Baez, the Chambers Bros . Marrian Walters. Penelope Court, and Bond. 4-8pm. 2712 Telegraph Avenue in Leah Kunkel, Pete Seeger & more. (See W illiam P aterson have a la rk in the up­ . Berkeley. Fundraising auction, door 10/5) coming A.C.T. production ol Noel prizes. No cover. Bread & Roses Festival of Music Oct 5.6 & 7. M.J.Lallo Trio. Light jazz a! Hotel Utah. 4th & Coward's "Hay Fever." Previews at UC Berkeley Greek Theatre. Today Bryant Sts. 9:30 & 11 pm, S2, in S.F. O cto be r 25. Norton Buffalo, Chick Corea, Kris Kristof- House Party sponsored by Gay People for tHSF Feminist Democrats meet 6pm at 350 ferson, et al. (Tickets S8.50-S11, thru the Nicaraguan Revolution. Salsa & other McAllister S t. Room 1200. Meets the sec­ BASS) music/cash bar. S2 donation. 9pm at 3759 ond Thursday of every month. "Many Happy Returns." dance theater solo - 17th St.. S.F. Address Final Weekend: Theatre Rhinoceros pro­ by Keriac Benefit for Options for Women Benefit Dance for "Sabrosita," women s duction of "Kennedy's Children." (See Over 40. 8pm. $4-$5. at the Women's salsa band. S3.9pm. at 225 Valencia. SF Directory Building. 10/4 listing) Closes Oct. 13. Music by Sabrosita Further info 431­ The Bacchanal — A Feminist Bar 1262. "Mae West & A Number of Men." Jodi Kavrell 1369 Solano Avenue. Albany as The West, in this nite of stand-up com­ Metropolitan Community Church edy to benefit San Franciscans for Affoid- 150 Eureka Street. SF able Housing. With comedian Tony De- Paul. 8pm. S3.50. at Delancey Street (8th Pacific Center for Human Growth Ave. at Fulton). 2712 Telegraph Avenue. Berkeley "Intrusions," a play aDout women s roles in Strand Theatre our society 8pm at the Women's Bldg 1127 Market Street. SF S3-S5. sliding scale. Women's Building of the Bay Area SF Repertory Co.'s production of Desire 3543 18th Street. SF Under the Elms — an O Neil tragedy focusing on greed & lust in a New England household Opens tonight, plays Thurs- 18 Sunday, thru Nov. 11.8pm, S4 & S 5 .19th St. a l Collingwood. Reservations: 863­ October 20 Third World Gay Caucus. This social/activist 4859 group meets the 3rd Thursday o l each Helen Dannenberg & Dancers at The Deadline! month. 8pm, at 362 Capp St. (upstairs). Performance Space. 8:30pm. 1350 Waller at Masonic. SF. S3.50 SF Further info at 648-2162. November deadline for free listings Jazz at Artemis Club, with M J. Lallo Trio. and for advertising is October 20. Events 9pm. S2.50. Valencia & 23rd. SF. Women listings should be mailed to: only. "Chrysanthemum Ragtime Band" at Hotel C om ing Up! Utah, 4th & Bryant Sts Call tor times & 150 Central Avenue prices: 431-8308. ' San Francisco, CA 94117 Only one week left submit listings Advertising rates available on request. fo r Coming Up! November. Phone 431-7243 loradvertlsing informa­ Third World Lesbian & Gay Conference. Oct. Deadline for free listings and tio n only. 12-15, Washington. D.C. Further info at advertising is October.20 648-2162 or (on the East Coast) 301/596- 5985. ' Women & Children! Final registration day for special Hallowe'en Country Retreat for mothers, co-mothers & kids (all ages), 20 spons. by the women of In Process. (Oct. Earnest Players benefit garage sate. 10am 26-28, with guided meditation, clowning, "till everything's sold, "2237 A Market St. body work. & trapeze.) Sliding fee. Phone Meet the players. Candldates Night at the SF Jewish Commun­ 428-0822. Pre-Hallowe'en Women's Dance Concert ity Center. 8pm, free 3200 California SI. Houseboating on the Delta. Oct. 12-14. with with Linda Tillery & Band. 8pm, at the With candidates for mayor. DA. and Dis­ Great Outdoor Adventures. Mixed event, Women's Bldg, S5.50-S7.50. Childcare. trict 5 supervisor reservations required 826-8857. For More info: 821-0920 ACT Preview: Noel Coward s Hay Fever, Teresa Trull performs at Daybreak, women's Olivia Presents! Cris Williamson & Robin comedy ol bad manners playing thru Dec bar m Mountain View. 1711 West El Tyler in concert al the Oakland Au­ 31. 8pm. S4-S10. 450 Geary. SF. Cammo Real. Call for details: 961-9953 ditorium, 10 Tenth St (near BART). 8 30pm Tickets S6 (BASS or women's Opening nite! "T-Shirts" 8 "My Cup Rannelh "Intrusions" — See 10/11 listing Over, presented by Theatre Rhinoceros, bookstores) • Thurs-Sal through Nov 17, at the Good­ Deadline for advertising & listings man Bldg (1115 Geary. SF). Thurs: S3 50. fo r Coming Up! November. ' Fri & Sat $4 50. 8:30pm. Reservations: ' 626-1921 (afternoons). , Statua hacreticorum 19 Gays under 21. Social & rap group meets Fridays, 7;30-9pm. at 330 Grove St.. SF Top Floor Gallery exhibit! Paintings & Under 21 only. sculpture by SF s Oav Fairall. Wed-Sun, African dance, plus discussion o! recent de­ Community velopments in Zimbabwe, sponsored by noon-6pm, thru 11/23. the South African Anti-Mercenary Coali­ 1979 Beaux Arts Ball, sponsored by the Costumes 8 lavish camp at Center tion $2.50,7:30pm. at the Women s Bldg, SF Clinic Auditorium. 8pm-midmte. Doors (Benefit for ZANU) open 7pm. S5-S25 (Tickets thru BASS or Sha'ar Zahav gay Jewish synagogue, meets Free - 8pm member bars). 7:45pm every Friday nite at the SF Jewish "Women on the Move Mile-a-Thon." Candidates for mayor, Community C tr„ 3200 California St. Thousands ol people walking, running or district attorney, and Phone 626-3131 for more info. skating 13 miles thru Golden Gate Park, Jerene Jackson Big Band returns! 9pm-1am for their favorite Bay fyea nonprofit District 5 supervisor. at Ashkenaz. 1317 San Pablo A ve. Ber­ groups. Call 863-9110 for sponsor sheets keley. A dance especially for women. $4. & other info Sponsored by Women's Castro St. Construction Co. presents "Celebration III — Erections.' at Trocad- ero Transfer. 520 - 4th St.. SF. Primarily of interest to men. S15.9pm tit dawn Ticket info at 552-6540

26 Gays Under 21. See 10.19. "Fantasia!" Starts Today 3-week run of Dis­ ney s acid trip af the Castro Theatre. Cas­ tro near 18th. SF Sha'ar Zahav — gay Jewish synagogue See 10/19 listing "Die Fledermaus" — Viennese Schlag thru 114, by The Lamplighters Fos & Sats. 8;30pm; Suns. 2 30 $7 75 general/$4 50 students (under 21) & sis 68 Julian Ave.. SF

“ Buffo got into harder drugs!" So says Sparger ICharlie Hullord) in Theatre Rhinoceros' production o l "Kennedy's Children."playing Thursday Saturday thru October 13 at the . Goodman Bldg.. 1115 Geary. SF. 8:30 pm

♦ i Halloween (continued) inquisition. have yet to discover the true depth and In contrast to the old underground In particular, they pointed their finger m eaning o f o u r Gay identity. W e are d if­ Masked Ball... Celtic religion, the new religion ot Christ at the ritual transvestism and Gay sex ferent from the straight world, not only Contributors and St. Paul made a sharp distinction acts o f the rites and c a lle d fo r th e e xter­ because of our sexual preferences, but (continued from tronl page) mination of a large segment of the because of our history. By denying us between religion and sex. In effect, & Staff triple that required by the hall, and is spirituality came to mean the denial of European population. The words for our history, the straight establishment C o m in g U p l is published by Bill comprised of professionals rather than sex. which was now associated with hom osexual and he retic in tim e becam e has crippled our Gay identity. Hartman and Roland Schembari as a volunteers. original sin. In addition, the new religion synonymous, in most of the languages Among Gay men in particular, the not-for-profit community service. List­ Planners also have restricted tickets was anti-woman and anti-Gay. Women of medieval and renaissance Europe. quest for Gay identity has been swal­ Any woman or man who had a reputa­ lowed up by the trivialized lifestyle of ings are free. Mailing address: 150 Cent­ to advance sales (n o ticke ts at th e door) were denied entry into the priesthood, ral Avenue, SF 94117. a n d th e w o rsh ip o f the c h ie f d e ity o f the tion for non-conventional sex could eas­ clon e-cap italism and a ll its appendages and are requiring that costume or formal Contributors & Staff: Priscilla Alexan­ Celts — the great mother goddess — ily find herself or himself accused of of conformity (plaid shirts, blue jeans, attire be worn by participants. der, Betsy Callaway, Gwen DeJong, was ruthlessly suppressed. Pogroms being a witch. Almost everyone who was disco, butch posturing). This trivializa- St. James says "the emphasis this Allan Estes, Arthur Evans. Bill Hartman. were instituted against Gay men. accused was found guilty and con­ tion has been abetted by privileged ele­ year will be on women's music, since Boo Boo LaRue, M. J. Lallo, Albert Rome eventually fell, but Christianity demned. ments in the Gay male ghetto (the own­ Ochoa, Roland Schembari. this issue (prostitution) primarily affects continued to be supported by the rulers Eventually the inauisitors succeeded ers of bars, baths, and Gay media). But w o m e n ." in turning religion into witchcraft, and the possibility for spiritual power and Advertising only: 282-4480 or 431­ of the new militaristic societies that suc­ Tickets are S25. Dial T-E-L-E-T-l-X for their spiritual successors, the Intellec­ authenticity of life still lies within us, for 7243. Rate cards available on request. ceeded the Roman empire. additional ticket information. From 400 AD to 1800 AD — a p e rio d of tuals, turned witchcraft into a harmless it is a pa rt o f o u r histo ry and id e n tity and 1400 years — a v ast a n d pro tra cte d cul­ fairy tale. runs most anciently deep. Perhaps People, groups, businesses, clubs, or ture war raged across Europe between As modern Lesbians and Gay men, we someday it w ill be revived. co lle ctives w ho w an t to list events in the J(1ST for FC1N the new patriarchal religion of Christian­ calendar should mail notices to us. We Costumes for Every Season ity and the old retreating ways inherited must receive listings by the 20th of the month preceding the month of publica­ by peasants and common people from Costumes, Wigs tion. N o e xce p tio n s: w e c a n n o t take list­ Celtic culture. At stake were the issues /fFfé .J îl Masks, Hats, Make-up. ings by phone. of sex. lesbians, male homosexuality, Belly Dance, Capes the sta tus of wom en, and the m eaning of We welcome, but can n o t be respon­ spirituality. Eventually, victory came to sible for, graphics submitted to C om ing the patriarchal culture because of its U p! Enclose SASE for return of photo 515 Frederick SL San Francisco control over the institutional powers of materials or illustrations. Ask lo t Audrey government, army, and university. Throughout this long period of con­ flict, the holidays and rites of the old religion persisted in the countryside among peasants. But the rites now had new names an d g radually lost th e ir o rig ­ inal force and significance. And so the old Celtic rite of Im b o lc became the Christian festival of Candlemas, Bel- ta in e becam e May Day, Lugnasadh be­ _ ILJL_ came Lammas, and Sam hain becam e Halloween. In the m id dle ages an d later, C h ristian good times graphics 1977 Market at Dolores • San Francisco CA 94103 • 864-9181 leaders continued to denounce the lin­ gering practitioners of these rites as TYPESETTING • DESIGN • CAMERAWORK heretics and witches, and hunted them down with the organized fires of the holy (MAE WEST & 3 MEN) f M. J. Lallo Trio ...AN IGH T OF STAND-UP COMEDY October 6, Saturday W ITH JODI KAVRELL as -MAE W EST' 9:30 & 11pm and Hotel Utah TONY DePAUL and FRIENDS 4th & Bryant, SF — $2 October 13, Saturday Artemis Club 23rd & Valencia, SF 9pm — $2.50 ON THURSDAY, OCT. 11th, 8:OOpm October 27, Saturday Dekmcey Street, 8 th Avenue & Fulton Benefit for Kay Pachtner $3.50 admission $20. pass to the bar

m. j. lallo — vocals A benefit for YES ON R San Franciscans for Affordable Housing susan colson — bass IS Vsl.ncls SfFMt • Isa SraKlKS NUI • N4N1I susan Salisbury — sax

-Elvery year, powerful interests attempt to chip away our freedom to say what we think, worship as we wish, and live Two of the COWARDl our lives the way we choose. Most Important They regulate us “ for our own Events in good.” They legislate morality. They dic­ a sixty-minute revue of the Gay History. songs and words of tate their opinions. They want every Noel Coward American to live one way. TUESDAY OCT. 2. *. Be There! MONDAY. OCT. IS Their way. ALL AT 1:00 P.M. Chez Jacques Now they’re trying to take away our 1390 California right to make one of life’s toughest deci­ (at Hyde) 775-7574 sions. They want to forbid abortion rd World categorically. Forever. For all of us. They can’t stop abortion, of course. 3 Lesbian/Gay No law can do that. But they can Information: Conference guarantee that every abortion is illegal 626 -98 80 October 12-15, 1979 and unsafe. The National Abortion Rights Action League is fighting to preserve our freedom to choose for ourselves. For one simple reason: Once we lose our right to choose, what will the rest o f our rights be worth? October 20 Deadline! It’s your life, It’s your decision.

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