/ - • I ' FREE PAUL SEE INTERVIEW PAGE2 NEXT ISSUE q I L ® Friday fi.jS DEADLINE Monday f i VOLUME n ISSUE B9 May 2S, 1973 6 2 6 -0 6 5 6 MECCA PUBUCATTONS, P. O. BOX 627 S. F. CA. 94101 News * * * Caps Champagne corks popped through­ out the afternoon of Saturday the 19th at the home of this issue's Cover Boy WADE. Lance Loud 21, a gay whose fame There beauty eyed beauty sur­ came from a 12 part TV series, was busted on April 24 in a restroom in rounded with outrageous floral ar­ Pershing Park. rangements by Jesus Christ Satan. Loud, who continued to put the And once more there was the make on the plainclothesmen even spirit of a thousand and one nights of revelry. after he was told of his arrest, was fined $6S for pleading guilty to an * * * amended charge. CLUB RENDEZVOUS moves into the summer season with body reveal­ ing, fun-type activities. Swim suits and cut offs will be much in A Danish TV network broadcast evidence. what must have been a world first by' * * * by featuring a live wedding between MICHAEL GREER spent Monday two women. The wedding, which the 21st at San Gregoria with three was performed by a minister of the bottles of champagne, CRAIG Danish church, hadn't been announ­ RUSSELL, and other lo cal performers. ced ahead of time so over a million * * * TV viewers were caught off guard. A lively debate followed since Joe Spencer is featured on the laws forbid marriage betweenmem- Hammond Organ Sundays, Tuesdays, bers of the same sex. As a result and Fridays at Bradley's Comer. two Danish political parties say they Chicken 'n' Dumplings by Millie P. will support legislation of homosex­ on Fridays. ual marrige. * * * J. B. HOUSE celebrates its Grand Opening June 5, 6 G 7 with free champagne and buffets. Contests, drawings every night. Grand prize In Munich a menswear shop offered on the 7th will be a trip for two a complete outfit to the first five to Las V egas. men to arrive nude at opening time. * * * Thirty-six young men showed and the owner, who had to open early to Bill McWilliams of the BOOT keep the window from caving in, not CAMP and Bill Bailey of THE only gave the five their outfits; the NAKED GRAPE were guests at the other 31 received free underwear. columnist cocktail party for KAL- ENDAR on Saturday evening of the 12th. Other guests included former Cover Boys David and Paul, poetess Speaking at the Universitv of Okl­ Ruth Weis, and Lana Hyde, Jean (SEE HI-LITES) ahoma Gay Conference, Sidney Ab­ Arceri's Aunt who is visiting him MQNA MfINDRfIKE bott explained that gay openness has liberated incredible human energy. from England. PHOTO BY INGEBORG GERDES The party was hosted at the home "Hiding hour to hour, day to day, of Alan and Davidlee of Kalendar. is more draining than it's worth, " Alan entertained the guests with she emphasized, "Unless gay a variety of selections on his new people are willing to fight" for the Steinway Grand including Intermezzos * * * common needs, Ms Abbott, who is * * + the co-author of Sappho was a Right- by Brahms and selections by Chopin. The CRAIG RUSSELL SHOW is On Thursday the 17th and 24th * * * on Women, predicted a backlash to such a hit at the CABARET it has Mona Mandrake appeared.witli Ruth efforts. been held over until June 10th. Weis at the OLD SPAGHETTI * * * FACTORY in a program nicely com­ bining a new level of camp comedy in Mona and high seriousness in the Feminine characteristics, such as In four weeks tim e the Gay West's poetess Ruth Weis who read selections enlaigememt of breasts, weakening biggest Events of this year will begin. from her Desert loumal. of muscles, and loss of hair may On June 23-21 will be the gay parade, Piano music was by Christopher result when continued heavy drink­ dance and picnic. Other events Flynn. ing results in cirrhosis of the liver, proceeding them will be workshops, reports Dr. William Todd at the an art show, rap sessions, radio MONA, whoever she is, weaves Memorial Hospital in Long Beach. broadcast and a gay video show. comedy, pathos and passion into TTiis weekend the publication list­ wonderfully funny songs. Her lips, ing all events will be available her eyes, ber impassioned bass-- come across with happy abandon. throughout the West. For information The California supreme court call 333-5S33. When the voice stops Mona is sur­ rounded by hurrahs, bravos and a ruled police officers can no longer * * * hog call or two. hide in public rest rooms watching NOTHING SPECIAL celebrates By popular demand the performance for illegal activity. It was unani­ its 2nd anniversary on June 16th has beep held over and may be seen mously decided in the absence of and 17th with fabulous buffets, every Tuesday evening at 8 PM in a reasonable belief that a crime pool tournaments, champagne and June. is being committed, such spying quadraphonic sound. + ♦ * is an illegal exploratory search and * ★ * violates the right of privacy. DANCE REVIEW G FASHION The HEAR AND NOW BAND is SHOW is scheduled at S. I. R. on performing at THE WINDJAMMER the 27th and 28th of July. The on Saturdays and Sundays. * ♦ * show will feature selections from BYE BYE BIRDIE, CABARET, HAIR, After being urged by gay organi- Cash prizes are being given for G WEST SIDE STORY. z^ions and a number of prominent the swimming suit contest at the FASHIONS will be original designs phychiatrists to delete homosexual- PENDULUM on June 7 at 9 PM. ■ ^ from its list of sexual deviations, * * ♦ featuring the Gatsby look—mostly for spring and summer. the American Psychiatric Associa­ THE CITY DUMP, now open, AUDITIONS for performers and tion chairman said that the group welcomes all the young and hung models will be held at S. I. R. on hoped to draw up a statement to be levi generation and those who love May 28th, 29th and June 4th and submitted for approval at its annual m eeting. them . 5th. 7-K) PM. happen to be the on«« that cannot be afforded by a little guy with no And now from the kitchen of money . he's just got an idea PARNASSUS PRINCESS a delicious he thinks will woi^ . MEAT treat . Fortunately, a few of them get PORK IN MUSTARD SAUCE (Serves 4) TAURUS breaks . as witness the success 4 loin chops about 3/4 inches thick of individually owned shops all Salt and pepper to taste over the CITY . Do you realize After a short holiday in the east 2 Tbs. oil that San Francisco is_ you and me bay hills, I'm back at the type- 1/3 p<xind fresh mushrooms A S A L O V E R and aU the tourists and tricks and writer . (Thank you, W ally, 2 small shallots sliced treats and that we are fortunate Ernie, Morry and Larry). 3/4 ciq> sherry (dry) by Davidlee enough to enjoy them every day? where they have no MEAT boycott; 2 Tbs Dijon mustard There's more than one reason to but they do have a liking for SEA­ 1/2 c:q> whipping cream (m t "I've never met a Taurus whose get on your knees here, don't you FOOD . This column w ill con­ WHIPPED) At the bull fights crowds sit mez- agree? tain a SEAFOOD dish. Forgot Sprinkle chc^s with salt and morlzed by the drama of all that ass I didn't like, " a young man Love to y'all. his name ????? Plus a MEAT dish pepper. Cook in oil over medium male virility plunging at a toreador. once confessed to me. Jim from a reader. The first is the heat until BROWNED. (About 7 The thrust of his horn, goring. I nodded, picturing in a series STATON SEAFOOD which I call Shrimp and Min. on each side). Remove chops Screams of pleasure. of delightful flash-backs the Almonds . and add mushrooms and shallots to Taurus ass's I, too, have loved. SHRIMP G ALMONDS pan and stir occasionally until They have that tight-type ass 9 r o w i n 9 | (Serves 5 to 6) lightly brown; stir in sherry aixl Oh, Hi! 2 1/2 pounds raw shrimp that has natural dimples in the Nice weather is a great opening use them! —on Monday nights . mustard until smooth. Return 3/4 cup butter melted chop* to pan and simmer over low Tragic sexual expression, true, cheeks which become even nicer line this time of year, now that the and FANNY'S is phenominally 1/4 cup lemon juice but another example of human pre­ when they tighten up. ' glorious Sun has made it a truism successful, apparently, proving heat for about 45 m in., or until t h in g s 4 Tbs chopped chives chops are tender when FORKED. occupation with the bull as a sexual There's a lazy arrogance to rather than a cliche . and. the that competition is good for the curve of the ass, too, which everyone . the NEON CHICKEN Salt and Pepper to taste Trussfer chops bo a warm serving animal. COVERED WAGON'S pool is open, 1/2 ciqj bread crumbs (French makes you see it immediately healthier-looking tans are showing late hours are a blessing . dish; add cream to pan and stir bread is better) over high heat until sauce is reduced as writhing slowly on the softness up on everyone .