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LS IN KristineW to 'FlyAgain' Sandals says no to gay couple, Houstonian Barrie Mitchell nus _ UE with new release. Rosiegets her day in court, likes to work his fingers , Interview, p10 Anti-gay Episcopalians meet in Texas. '~j" through jet black hair. Gaydar, p4 Our Guy, p8 500 Lovett, Suite 200 • Houston, TX77006 Phone: 713-529-8490 • Fax: 713-529-9531 A Window Media TollFree Out-of-State: 877-966-3342 Publication
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NATIONAL ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE Rivendell Media 212-242-6863 Web: www.eclipse-mag.com E-mail: [email protected] Conservative 'For more than four decades, I Episcopalians meet the great privilege of standing at in Tex., plan protest of this remarkable man, and I will
A schism in the Episcopal Church USA to do so during this very challenging gained more attention last week as a group of conservative Episcopalians met in Texas to - Siegfried Fischbacher, in a public statement on his professio discuss how to repudiate ~---~ and personal partner, Roy Horn, who was mauled by a tiger during recent gay-friendly deci- sions made by national a Las Vegas performance of the illusionist duo (USA Today, Oct. 6) church leaders. The meet- ing of the American ops are allowing blessing ceremonies for because of who you are." The heterosexual Anglican Council, led by same-sex couples. As a result of the votes, couples-only policy at the 11 Sandals Resorts Rev. David Anderson, the American Anglican Council called for a is longstanding, but neither the Daniels nor included about 2,700 Rev.David complete separation of its theological views their travel agent were Episcopal clergy and lay Anderson from the views held by those who would aware of the policy in when leaders. They were expect- allow a gay bishop or same-sex unions, they booked the trip. The ed to issue a declaration calling on partici- Anderson said. resort took no steps to pants to withhold money from the national inform them of the gay church and dioceses that support the gay- ban, they said. Sandals offi- friendly measures that came during the Lesbian couple cials did not respond to church's General Convention in Minneapolis turned away by Shannon (left) questions about the in August. The declaration also calls on the ond Stephanie Daniels' complaint by press archbishop of Canterbury and the 37 other Sandals resort Daniels time. But Kevin Froemming, leading bishops in the Anglican president of Unique Communion to create an undefined "new A lesbian couple's recent honeymoon trip to Vacations, the worldwide marketing agency alignment for Anglicanism in North the Sandals Beach Resort in Ocho Rios, for Sandals Resorts and the five Beaches America," according to the Associated Jamaica, went awry when they were tumed Resorts, issued a statement saying Sandals' Press. In August, Episcopalians approved the away at the front desk for being gay. "That's niche market for straight adult couples "is confirmation of Rev. Gene Robinson as bish- something that you'll never forget," said not meant as a judgment about gay men op-elect of New Hampshire, making him the Stephanie Daniels, who booked the trip with and lesbians, just as we're sure that ... gay church's first-ever openly gay bishop. The her partner, Shannon Daniels. "It's a very hor- and lesbian travel products are not meant as church also voted to recognize that its bish- rible feeling to think that you're chastised statements about heterosexuality."
4 I 10-17-03 I eclipse Rosie pledges $100K Dems to target gay to gay task force Bush supporters in '04
Lesbian comedian, activist, producer and Saying the 2004 presidential election is former talk show host Rosie O'Donnell cut likely to be as close as the 2000 race, a check for $100,000 to the National Gay members of the Democratic National & Lesbian Task while being honored at the Committee's Gay & Lesbian American Task Force's 14th annual Leadership Caucus this month vowed to help their Awards ceremony last month. "What does party win over some of the estimated 1.1 it take to raise a million dollars? Ten mil- million gay men and lesbians who voted lionaires, who will never know the money for President Bush. "We really need to is missing from their bank account, to reach out to the GLBT fol ks who cast stand up and give $100,000," O'Donnell their vote for George W. Bush," said Eric said from the stage. "Tonight, in honor of Stern, the DNe's national GLBT outreach Clapernia, David and director. Stern, speaking at an Oct. 2 Antonio, I'm going to give meeting in Washington of the 14-mem- the first $100,000 and ask ber Gay & Lesbian American Caucus, said if there are nine other peo- the DNC plans to work closely with gay ple who can, please do it," Democratic clubs and activists across the she said, referencing her cou ntry to cut into the gay vote that fellow award winners trans _"-- _ backed Bush in the 2000 presidential activist Calpernia Adams, Rosie contest. A joint exit poll conducted by "Frasier" co-creator David O'Donnell the Voter News Service, ABC News and Lee and Los Angeles City CNN showed gay voters made up 4 per- Council member Antonio Villaraigosa. cent of the electorate in the 2000 presi- O'Donnell is set to appear in New York dential race. According to Stern and Traci court Oct. 28 with Gruner + Jahr, the com- Siegel, the DNe's political director, the I pany that published her magazine DNC plans to identify a record number of viewpoint "Rosie," according to the Associated gay voters in the 2004 election. The two IOCllllife Press. O'Donnell left the magazine last said that similar to other constituency cntert lnmeut year over, a lack of editorial control. Now, groups, the DNC would enter the names cI.lssified O'Donnell and G+J are suing each other of gay Democrats into its get-out-the- IIbOUl1/1I > for breach of contract. vote database. 3dllertising
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What inspires you? "The desireto do better than the day before. "
What is in your CD player right now? "Euphoria."
What is your biggest turn on? "Looking at jet black hair and touching it."
What turns you on about a guy? "Facial features, good body and black hair." Club diva is back on the scene after cancer scare
By Arjan Timmermans music scene in the late '90s with songs like "One More Try," "Land of the After a harrowing battle with cancer, Living," "Some Loving" and "Stronger." club diva Kristine W is back with the That list topped the Billboard dance Oct. 21 release of her new album "Fly charts and became instant anthems in Again." The record is dedicated to clubs around the world. three people she met in the hospital who did not survive their fight against The singer was first diagnosed with the disease. cancer in 2001 when she was on the road, touring clubs and singing songs "I have been to hell and back during my from her "Stronger" album. battle with cancer," Kristine says. "There were times I did not think I would make it, "I felt I was getting weaker and but it was the love for music and my two weaker, and I just knew some- kids that pulled me through and put me thing was not right," she back on my feet. " remembers. "After a number of tests in the hospital and a Kristine W emerged on the international bone marrow biopsy, I was even-
10 I 10-17-03 I eclipse tually diagnosed with acute myeloid "Thank god for my gay fans," Kristine says. leukemia." "They've supported me all along."
The pop singer was treated with chemother- Kristine understands why she relates so well apy and received a stem cell transplant in to gay fans, she says. "Gays are survivors, and September 2001. It was mostly music that I am a survivor as well," she explains. "I have lifted her spirits during this tormenting time. been pulled down so many times, but I keep getting back up. This crazy disease is just "Music reminded me of what I was fighting another example of that. I am doing it, and I for. It gave me something to look forward am out there for them." too," she says. "I also listened to my own albums. Songs like 'Stronger' and 'Land of the The singer emphasizes that she does not Living' took on a whole new meaning. It was talk about her battle with cancer to solicit really strange how that all came around." pity. "I don't want people to feel sorry for me," she says. "Somebody told me this Now happily in remission, Kristine is thrilled could help me sell more records. That was to be back in the spotlight with brand-new really appalling to me." music. The 12 tracks on "Fly Again" are an inspiring set that features her impressive Besides the album's title track, "Song Lives And Kristine has one piece of advice for four-octave vocal range supported by uplift- On" is one of the record's most poignant anybody that is struggling to survive. "Just ing, pulsating dance beats from the hands songs. Its autobiographical lyrics describe focus on the day-by-day things," she says. of producers The Scumfrog, Mac Quale and Kristine's desire to be a singer just like her "Take one step at a time. It will take you far Erin Tabib. mother and grandmother. - farther than you can imagine."
"I hope I can help some people with my "This is definitely my favorite song on the music. Maybe I got [cancer] for a rea- record," she says. son," she says. "I wish I would have had somebody that would have talked about The singer built a large gay following that the disease in terms I could understand. I dances to her songs and performances in felt so overwhelmed and freaked out clubs around the country. The pop sound of about all the medical terminology that "Fly Again" might appeal to a more main- was given to me." stream crowd.
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Image. Desire. Attention. Welcome to the urban world keeps a strict regimen. of the metrosexual. Gurr regularly bronzes his face to make himself look healthier, has By Christopher Seely his hair relaxed "to make it stick straight," works out, tweezes Gay men have been good-looking unwanted hair, and whitens his trendsetters for decades. Stylish teeth. He also proudly owns clothes,se~ bodies, perfect hair- "every color of button down," 50 it's no wonder straight men and different shades of denim, loves women seek out gay professional accessories,and has a compulsive help for the personal aesthetic. weekly shoe-shopping habit. Melrosexual soccer superstar David Beckham says in interviews that he has no qualms being On television,the FabFiveis making "I do it for me," Gurr says. "I like considered a gay sex icon, even though he is : over seemingly helpless men on getting compliments. Who does- straight. Beckham is pictured here in a homoerot- "Queer Eyefor the Straight Guy," n't like getting compliments?" ic photo shoot that appeared in Arena Homme but in reallife in the big city,straight Plus, a European fashion magazine. (Photo by men arestarting to help themselves, Vanity is a primary characteristic Steve Klein, courtesy of Homme Arena) following the gay lead, says Mark of what has been reported in the Simpson,the gay man who cameup mainstream media as a "new In a word, the metrosexual. Spicegirl who has become an icon with the word to describe image- breed" of modern man - a among gay men, Simpson says. consciousmen: the metrosexual. straight man with a stereotypical- The prime example of the metro- Iy gay sensibility getting in touch sexual is David Beckham; a British "Beckham is the biggest metrosex- One such specimen, Adam Gurr, with his feminine side. soccer star married to a former ual in Britainbecausehe lovesbeing
14 I 10-17-03 I e<:liDse "I like the term. Itfits. Guys in the city Model Adam Gurr is well On "Queer Eye" unkempt surrounding Bravo's smash versed in the lingo of male straight men are metrosexu- summer hit "Queer Eye," are very in tune with fashion ond how beauty, a straight man with a alized in an hour, leaming they look: stereotypically gay sensibility, from gay experts in fashion, Nearly half of the 510 men He accepts the label of a new Seth Kloss, 24, breed of modern man - met- personal grooming, interior surveyed said that there is Gay metrosexual rosexual. (Photo by R.O, decorating, culture, and food nothing wrong with a man Youngblood; location provid- and wine, But these popular getting a facial or manicure, ed by Space) gay imagesaren't representa- and 89 percent of the men tive of all gays,experts say, believe that grooming is "It is a very vague term. They want to looked at and because so essential for men in today's categorize people who take care of many men and women love "I couldarguethat heterosexu- businessworld, according to themselves as a metrasexual. I think it to look at him," Simpsonsays, al metrosexualsarelessmascu- the study entitled "The is bad to categorize anybody." linethan all homosexualssince Future of Men: U.S.A." Andrew Jones, 23, Asidefrom beingthe "bastard they have adopted all the Straight non-metrasexual child" of a gay man, metrosex- effeminatecharacteristicsasso- The rise of the metrosexual ualitydevelopedfrom a proto- ciatedwith homosexuality,but man could result in a gay type originated by gay men in they disdainthe literallyall-too- movement toward machis- the 1970s,Simpsonsaysin his masculineroughand nastyside mo, according to Michael "My girlfriend is into that. She makes essay"Meet the metrosexual" of that world - male-on-male Alvear,a gay Eclipsecolumnist me dress like this. I'm a construction worker." from his recent book "Sex sex - preferring instead the and author of "Men Are Pigs Chris Benifield, 25, Terror:EroticMisadventuresin intimaciesof the gentler sex," But We Lovethe Bacon," Straight clueless metrosexual PopCulture," Simpsonsays, "It'll be like straights mov- Three decades later urban A study released in June ing into neighborhoods men of all sexualities with a 2003 by Euro RSCG gentrified by gays," Alvear dispensable income have Worldwide, an internation- says. "We'll welcome "I'm not quite there. I think metrosexu- adopted the look pioneered al marketing company, bol- them and move out to 01 encourages appearance and clothes. by gay men to become stered the evidence of met- work our magic some- I don't manscape myself. Itry to look metrosexuals, and now on rosexual men and turned where else. Meaning, we'll nice. I trim the nose hair, but I dress television gay men even Simpson's concept into a probably get butcher, play pretty conservative, mostly Ralph rnetrosexualize straight buzzword amidst a flurry of more sports and shoot lauren and khakis. II men, Simpson says, heightened media coverage more guns," Scott Berta, 26, Straight wannabe metrosexuol 0)'\ ';!o~ H G f " years ~ ouston ayBars.com WATCM WEDNESDA~S
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eclipse I 10-17-03 I 19 To the baby boomer enviro fag who told me to quit wasting water To the guys who go to leather bars: It's while shaving at the gym the other day: I'm sure that letting the water called 'deodorant.' The last time my hair run while shaving is miniscule to all of the bad things you've done in nearly wilted. What will the straight the locker room in your day. people think? We're supposed to be fussy. Clinton got fellatio. lied and almost got impeached. Bush home with you: We're here to do bombed the hell out of another Thank you "Bitch Session" Now a job and that's it. We're not all country, lied and will probably get I can save the cover charge and read crack hos and prostitutes, as we re-elected. That's proof that we for free what most of the queens at drive home to our quarter-million really are the dumbest country in the bars are saying. dollar homes in our really nice the free world. cars. We could care less about To the gentleman who criticized you, so stop asking. To all the bars that insist on Bill Clinton for "Don't Ask, Don't charging full price - or close to Tell": That was my only hope while To all the thug bois out there it - for club soda: Thanks for I was stranded in Japan with a who are on the DL: It's OK to be on encouraging alcoholism, which is bunch of in-breeders. If it weren't the down low, but don't chicken already epidemic among gays, and for that law, I would've been in the out when approached because of for giving a damn only about your Navy after 9/11. For some, it's a life- your advances. There are guys like bottom line. saver! me who like fellaz who are rough around the edges. What on earth would possess To the guy complaining about the screaming queen maitre d' at a bisexuals: It's hard enough for bisex- To those guys who are too certain downtown restaurant to uals to be accepted by either side, unattractive to get laid in a bar, too make a blatant pass at my boyfriend so more power to them for over- cheap to go to a bath, and too tech- in front of not just me, but my coming that. nically incompetent to get it online, boyfriend's parents? Oh yeah, it's and feel they have to go to the woods: because he's hot - but sorry, he's To all the dumb fags who think Pickup your used condoms and wrap- mine. . we as dancers really want to go pers. It's a park, not a trash can.
20 I 10-17-03 I eclipse People talk about homophobia all performer. She was brash and surly. I another closeted loop of self hate so the time, but what about femme- watch her movies and realize there that I can "fit in" or be accepted? ophobia? It's OK to discriminate could never be another. Divine, I Does my life have to be fabulous? against femmes? hope you're reading this: You were a true diva. That should mean a lot No drama means go quietly when To the person tired of "Queer Eye" since it's coming from a guy who the sex gets a little stale. and" Boy Meets Boy": Hope your tired doesn't care much for the whole of "Will & Grace" and "Queer as Folk" drag thing. Here we go again: No pic, no chat. too, cause those aren't realistic either. The pics guys send you online are 5- To the white gay people who don't 10 years old anyway. Rule of thumb: To the comment about blacks understand Black Gay Pride: Take a Get offline and meet people. being our own worst enemies: We look at "Queer Eye" and the Blair wouldn't need a separate Pride festi- Boone, the black gay guy who was Bitch Boy responds: This caller's val if we felt comfortable and accept- kicked off the show and maybe you'll advice would be so much more per- ed in the gay community. When get it. suasive if we hadn't heard the distinc- everyone starts looking beyond color tive chime of AOL Instant Messages and economic class to the person, we Why must I look like an oven- in the background on his "Bitch won't need separate festivals. ready chicken to jump back into Session" voicemail.
My body is mine. I do as I want. Just because we are dating doesn't mean you own me, my body or my decisions.
Please, men, the word is spelled "d-i-s-c -r-e-e- t." It is not spelled "d-i- s-c-r-e-t-e." Get a dictionary - they're available in paperback even - and learn how to spell and stop using the incorrect form of that word. "Discrete" means "separate."
I truly miss Divine, the transvestite
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Hey, what's with the gratuitous a.3.5 == insult, ya piece of chewed-up b.4.5 .::a club trash? That's my job, not c. 100 (as long as mirrors are yours. The quiz you heard was involved) ••• meant to answer the eternal gay ••• question: "Am I a pig?" So knock There is only one kind of man: z yourself out - assess your Inner a. The kind who cheats Swine with my pan-fried quiz. b. The kind who gets caught cheating The answers are online at c. The kind who gets caught cheat- www.xfactor.com/story.html. ing and yells, "Who are you going to believe-me or your lying eyes?!" 26 I 10-17-03 I eclipse If you're HIV-positive, should you dis- b. 20 percent close your HIV status? c. Just me. a. Yes. I don't have the right to decide What causes hemorrhoids? for my partner what's acceptable risk. a. Straining in the bathroom b. No. If they don't ask I assume they b. Anal sex don't care. c. Lack of anal sex c. How hot is he? Monogamy is another word for: Men can get yeast infections by what a. Trust kind of trauma? b. Faithfulness a. The kind where the ugly one in the c. Monotony three way keeps getting in the way b. Minor injuries to the foreskin The three magic words you're dying to c. Excessivemasturbation ask in bed: a. "Do you love me?" Does pre-cum have enough sperm to b. "Do you find me attractive?" impregnate a woman? c. "Mastercard or Visa?" a. Yes. b. No. a. Having Brad Pitt hold the ruler You shouldn't use Vaseline on latex c. Who cares? b. Rounding to the nearest half-foot. condoms because: c. Measuring from the side of the a. It's not as slick as water-based lubes "Retarded" ejaculations mean: penis facing your stomach. b. The oil will rip the latex a. It takes you forever to "burp the c. It's like broadcast that you're at baby." Your penis stops growing when: least 50 years old. b. You make stupid faces just when a. You see the "Playboy" centerfold. you're about to orgasm. b. Your partner takes his mouth off it According to condom manufactur- c. 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The appear- Rob Boeger ance of names or PRODUCTION MANAGER pictorial representation John Nail does not necessarily indicate the sexual ori- GRAPHIC DESIGNER entation of the person Joey Carolino or persons. PHOTOGRAPHER Eclipse isfor adults Dalton Dehart only and ispublished weekly and distributed CONTRIBUTORS free throughout the Jim Buck, Raquel Chevallier, Michael Derry, Deep South. Greg Fox, Glenn Hanson, Woody Miller, Allen Neuwirth, Christopher Seely, Arjan Timmermans, Romeo San Vicento NATIONAL ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE Rivendell Media 212-242-6863 Web: www.eclipse-mag.com E-mail: [email protected] Gay seller complains 'I've gotten really high in my life, after eBay ousts I've never gotten so high that I had Schwarzenegger items sex with a guy.' What seemed to one gay seller as a clear- cut case of anti-gay actions by eBay could - Rocker Ozzy Osborne ("Howard Stern Show," Sept. 10) turn out to be a sign of the auction site's political favor for California Gov.-elect Arnold infuriated at least one gay Internet activist. who were older were more likely to Schwarzenegger, accord- disclose the news, as were those who ing to a prominent gay "For me, it raises the question of whether Internet activist. The con- a California company involved itself in a had progressed further along in their illness. The results of the study by the troversy erupted Oct. 3 partisan political race," John Aravosis said. Tulane University School of Public when eBay removed gay Health & Tropical Medicine and the San Francisco artist Jack Arnold Study: Most don't tell Centers for Disease Control & Fritscher's bidding site - a S 4 I lO-24-03 I eclipse under his supervision and forcible sodomy with another emerged as the lead test case in an effort by gay legal groups to overturn the military's sodomy statute. The United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, the nation's highest military court, heard oral arguments in the case on Oct. 7. The court is expected to hand down a decision late this year or early next year. In a friend of the court brief, three gay litigation groups argued that the US Supreme Court's decision in June overturning state sodomy Kevyn Aucoin laws applies to the military's sodomy statute. The gay litigation groups submitted their in the hands of his adoptive parents and his amicus brief in the case of U.S. vs. Technical three siblings. Now the New York Post reports Sgt. Eric P.Marcum, who was convicted in a that the company is swimming in debt. The 2000 court martial on two counts of engag- company, now being run by Kevyn's 73-year- ing in consensual sodomy. In their search for old father out of his Lafayette, La., home, a test case, gay rights groups decided to owes $100,000 in taxes, $80,000 in back-pay become involved in the Marcum case, even to the company's CEO Eric Sakas and though he may not be viewed as a model $600,000 to Japanese investor Shu Uemura. service member. Gay activists also hope that Part of the difficulty is that the family is unable an overturn of the sodomy policy would help to get the $3 million life insurance policy the overturn the military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' makeup artist left behind. The insurance com- policy that bans open gays in the military. pany is contesting the claim because it was purchased so close to his death. "I want Estate of gay makeup Kevyn's name to be clear," his father told the Independent, the newspaper in Lafayette. "I artist in turmoil don't care if I get a solitary dime." The family already sold off Kevyn's 82-acre mansion in Kevyn Aucoin must be rolling over in his Middletown, N.Y., to the tune of $1.1 million. grave. The.late gay make-up pioneer, who But they hope to hold on to his apartment in died in May of complications from brain can- Chelsea, a predominantly gay neighborhood cer, left his company Kevyn Aucoin Cosmetics in Manhattan. eclipse I 10-24-03 I 5 Micheal Moreno Age "Old enough." Occupation: club employee, South Beach How long have you been working in Houston's nightlife scene? "Four months. I wanted to work in a fun atmosphere. " What is it that keeps you coming back for more? "I like the great work environment and meeting new and interestinq people." What is your take on the local gay scene? "Houston has a very diverse and talented mix of people - and one of the greatest dance clubs in the country, South Beach!" If you ruled the gay world, what would you change? "I wouldn't change a thing." What is in your nightlife crystal ball? "I think Houston will see many more great DJ's visiting South Beach." Please submit calendar entries no later than 5p on Monday to make the following week's issue. Fax your calendar schedule Meteor. Happy hour, 4-8p. Shot spe- Jackson, 11p. South Beach. 800 Pacific Btock to eclipse magazine, 713-529-9531, or cials all night. 713-521-0123. Party with free cover, 10:30-11 p. e-mail [email protected]. or call EJ's. Amateur Strip Night. 713-529-8490. The first listing in the Michael's Outpost. Pool tournament Viviana's. Montrose Clinic HIV/STD week for each bar includes a phone num- with cash prizes, 8p. 713-520-8446. JR's. 800 Pacific Block Party at Santa free testing. ber for fut1her information. Call for drink specials and scheduled Ols. 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Open at 3p. Frozen grape Montrose Clinic HIV/STD testing, 10p- Cousins. Drag show featuring Raven, cover and ID. 713-523-0213. popsicles. 2a. 713-528-2028. Sheena, Kara Dion and Diane 12 I 10-24-03 I eclipse Michael's Outpost. Pool tournament with O. Bourbon Street Tea Party. Courtyard South Beach. Cafe Con Leche, 18 cash prizes, 3p. and upstairs bar open at 3p. and up, $5 cover. O. Tea dance. Courtyard and upstairs bar THURSDAY 00. 30 open at lp. TUESDAY 00. 28 Brazos River Bottom (BRB). Live country South Beach. Salsa, Bachata and Brazos River Bottom (BRB). Free dance singing and karaoke with Jody. Montrose ChaCha lessons and demonstra- lessons with Rainbow Ranglers, no part- Clinic HIV/STD free testing, 8p-12a. tions by Salsa Eddy, 7p. ner needed, 8:30p. Cousins. Show featuring Raven, Victoria Briar Patch. Foxxi Boxxi Contest, 11p, Nicole, Kara Dion and Dana, 11p. MONDAY , 00. 27 with $25 cash prize. Kim Yvette with Montrose Clinic HIV/STD free testing, 8p- special guest Jerry Atwood, 9:30p. It's one big happy family at Cousins. 12a. Brazos River Bottom (BRB). Open pool 713-528-9204. tournament with cash prizes, 8:30. 713- Club Houston. Youth Night, 4p-midnight. EJ's. Roxxanne Collins show with 528-9192. Half price for 18-24 y.o. Montrose Clinic special guests, 11 p. HIV/STD free testing, 8p-12a. 713-659- Guava Lamp. Karaoke contest with Bricks. Montrose Clinic HIV/STD free test- 4998. cash prize. Guava Lamp. Performance by Shaun ing, 4-8p. 713-528-8102. and Kim, 10:30p. Guava Lamp. "Queer As Folk," 10p. JR's.713-521-2519. Guava Lamp. Service Industry Night JR's. Star Search Gold Karaoke, 9p. (S.I.N.), with half off for service Meteor. Drag Bingo hosted by Southern Keys West. Song stylings of Steve industry workers who show a Comfort and Lillian Deveroux, with free Wheaton, 9:30p. Meteor. Happy hour, 4-8p. 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"Hedonisrnz.' with DJ JD Arnold, sional massages. 9p. Briar Patch. Geoffrey Cuellar, 7p. Marcy Ripcord. Montrose Clinic HIV/STD free Michael's Outpost. Dart tournament with Rae, "Sweet Mama Cotton," 9:30p. testing, 9p-12a. 713-521-2792. South Beach. 713-529-S0BE. cash prizes, 7p. EJ's. Amateur Strip Night. Montrose Rich's. FUBAR, all Rock & Roll format Toyz Disco. Montrose Clinic HIV ISTD free Midtowne Spa.Half-off room price, 12p-12a. Clinic HIV/STD free testing, 10p-1a. with DJ Shawn Byrne. testing, 1Op-l a. eclipse I 10-24-03 I 13 Plenty of beats OJ Jason Ojeda says By Arion Timmermans gay audiences 'get it' that appeals to you? It should come as no surprise that Jason Ojeda: It has to be the" power" status. Ojeda is emerging as "one to watch" Think about it, it's almost like being a among the next crop of young DJsvying for pilot. A DJ is in total control of that room, coveted status as a national circuit party DJ. and it's my job to take you on the journey of a lifetime. Known for his hard house beats and smooth soulful grooves, Ojeda grew up in eclipse: Do you have a current residency? a household where DJing literally was the Ojeda: I have residencies at Mirage in family business. He was spinning records Westbury, Discotheque and Cheetah in for his uncle's mobile DJ company on New York City and Tavern in Southampton. Long Island, N.Y., at nine years old. eclipse: Are you playing any big parties eclipse: You worked with Motomo 315 After top gigs at New York City venues in the upcoming months? and were very successful with him. How including Sound Factory, Limelight, Life, Ojeda: My manager DJ David Knapp is did you compliment each other? Roxy and Roseland as well as opening for looking into possibly booking me at Blu in Ojeda: We had good chemistry. We both Junior Vasquez's Saturday night "Earth" Atlanta and Rich's in Houston. brought two different elements to the party at Exit, Ojeda set his sights on the table, not to mention we were best of gay circuit scene. eclipse: You are rumored to hit dance friends for years and just understood floors during you own DJ set. Is this true? each other. Eclipse caught up with him on the eve of Tell me more. his finding his way exactly where he Ojeda: I love to be on the dance floor. At eclipse: How do you like spinning for a wants to be, including possible stops in all times if possible. I will spend time on gay crowd? Atlanta and Houston. the dancefloor to get a feel for the vibe Ojeda: I haven't played at lot of gay parties eclipse: What was it about being a DJ and the sound system. yet. But for the few that I've done, I must 14 I 10-24-03 I eclipse say I love them. I truly feel Jason Ojeda's "lifeless." Are there any artists or the love from my gay audi- acts out there right now that you ence. They totally get it. Top 10 feel represent the music that you 1. "1000 Beautiful think is soulful, durable and eclipse: What are the pre- Things" - Annie Lennox danceable? ferred ingredients for your (peters mix) Ojeda: You know one person sets) 2. "Just A Little More that comes to mind is Barbara Ojeda: Lots of vocals and Love" - David Guette Tucker. She just keeps on going. plenty of beats. Quite (wally lopez mix) She has been around for about frankly, that's all you need. 3. "Tonight" - Peter 20 years and still looks great, Bailey sings her ass off and won't give eclipse: What separates 4. "Right Here" - up on her passion of house you from other DJs? Johathan Peters music. Ojeda: Maybe I am not 5. "Milkshake" - Kelis afraid to try things out. It Gason ojeda's Tribal mix) eclipse: What DJ influences you might not work, but then it 6. "Release Me" - Mike the most? might also create the peak of Cruz Ojeda: Louie Vega opened my the night. Everyone is scared 7. "Just About Had mind to a whole new world. to try something nuts. Enough" - Chris Cox Latin, Garage, Soul. He did it all. It 8. "Happy" - Jade Starling was a journey every time he eclipse: How has DJing (Anthony Acid mix) stepped behind the turntables at changed over the years? 9. "Palm Spring" - Palm the Sound Factory Bar. Ojeda: The music industry Spring has changed so much in 10. "Strong eclipse: What other projects are last few years. It's driven Resemblance" - Melvin you working on right now? to the young generation. Reese Ojeda: I just worked on a track Look at Beyonce for exam- with my close friend Dezrok. ple. She's 18 years old and has such a suc- Maybe one day, we will finish it. I am also cessful career already. Younger DJs are also working with Tony Colluccio who at one breaking into the circuit scene. It has become point was partners with Jonathan Peters. We more competitive'. are working on development of an artist by eclipse: You have said that music has become the name of Melissa Melendez. eclipse I 10-24-03 I 15 Halloween brings a weekend of n addition to being the after-party Littl", Fiv", Points spot for Halloweenweekend in the Hallow",,,,n F"stival 3 devilish partying to the Deep South Crescent City, Oz plays host to Oct. 25, Atlanta beautiful men and costumed trick- www.L5Phalioween.com By Van Gower Atlanta, Houston and New Orleans. ery for three daysof sexyfun that's not so spooky.Hot men dancing on Atlanta's own version of Haight- Hallow",,,,n XX Halloweenis here again, and with the bars, live entertainment, the Ashburyseesitsfair shareof eclectic that, you must often take the bad Oct. 23 - 26, New Orleans annual Turn-a-Bout drag show and unusualdenizenseveryday,but (cheesyamateurhauntedhouses)with www.halloweenneworleans.com (with Oz staffers doing drag), and the intown neighborhood really the good (rerunsof "A Nightmare plenty of alcoholic divinities to fuel takeson awhole new characterdur- BeforeChristmas"and "It'sTheGreat The Big Easycomes alive for this the fun! ing a day-long rosterof holiday fun Pumpkin,CharlieBrown") annual four-day slate of gala that includesan artists' market, live events, parties and clubbing in Hallow",,,,n Uncut music, costume contests, plenty of But there's another popular venues citywide, all benefiting Oct. 24 - 27, New Orleans food an drinks,and the 5 p.m. high- aspect to the fall holiday: par- Lazarus House, a home for peo- wvvw.countryclubneworleans.com light of the festival- the "Horrific ties. Toss beautiful people, ple with HIV and AIDS. With a and HilariousHalloweenParade." great music, wild costumes, theme of "Bienvenu au Moulin Getting naked isnevera problem at and a generous helping of killer Rouge," there's sure to be plen- the clothing-optional gay Country Industrial Und",rground drinks into your cauldron, mix tyof bawdy, sparkling, sexy fun, Club in New Orleans. The facility Vampir" Ball XIII well until bubbly, and you've all for a good cause. hostsfour daysof sinful,skin-fulfun Oct. 25 (Houston) got a frighteningly perfect including cocktails, OJ Christopher Oct. 31 (Chicago) recipe for freaky fun. Hallow",,,,n XX: Qu",,,,n Finland spinning poolside, and to www.vampireball.com of th", Damn",d cap off the naughty nudeness,an Here'sa sampling of some of the Oct. 24 - 26, New Orleans Oct. 27 "Sinema" poolside porn If you're a Houston resident, you hot Halloween happenings across www.ozneworleans.corn blackout after-party. already know about this Texas 16 I 10-24-03 I eclipse Halloween tradition at Numbers If you're up for some serious Burkhart's plays host to the cast of Limey will be on hand to spin for Nightclub. This year's theme is scares, look no further than the the Atlanta Ballet, as they appear the beautiful boys as Rich's gets "Bloodlust," and it's a nightmare combined horrors of Nightmare following the premiere of their into the Halloween groove. It's a of dark, industrial, goth pleasure. Haunted House and Tom Savini's "1001 Arabian Nights" perform- wild way to kick off a weekend Live entertainment, a costume Crypt of Terror. You can run like ance. There's also a "Haunted of parties. contest, prizes and giveaways, and hell through one or both of them Mansion" theme if you've got that the "Bozo Porno Circus," billed as - if you're lucky you might even perfect Halloween get-up ready. HaliowE'E'n MasqUE'radE' the "horniest show on Earth." spot Elvira herself beckoning you Party through the Haunted House. NakE'd: HaliowE'E'n 2003 Oct. 31 - Nov. 2, Unadilla, Ga. CarnivalE' Oct. 31, Atlanta wwvv.lumberjackscampground.com Oct. 25 and Oct. 31, Houston HaliowE'E'n Bash & www.midtownproductions.net wwvv.SouthBeachtheNightclub.com Absolut Hunk lumberjacks Camping Resort, a Oct. 29, Atlanta This Sinfully sexy party lives up to gay spot located two hours south DJ Monty Q. (Oct. 25) and DJ www.tgifleming.com its "Night of Decadence" subtitle of Atlanta, is known for nude Michael Tank (Oct. 31) spin the by welcoming Falcon Video star recreation, and now it pulls out all tunes to set the mood for this Event promoters Fleming Patterson Matthew Rush showing off his the stops with a Halloween Dash popular party that's spread out and Brady Henderson are in the assets. If that weren't enough, including, but not Itmited to, a over two weekend nights to know about the hottest nightlife there is also DJ Razor spinning, contest with over $1,000 in cash ensure you don't miss a beat. events happening around Atlanta, circuit and dance diva Kevin and prizes and an all-night Strut your stuff on the outdoor and they know how to put on a Aviance performing, a costume Halloween masquerade dance stage costume contest for cash great event themselves. This time, contest with a $1,000 cash prize, party. Oh, and don't forget all the and trophies, with drag person- they're raising funds for the Atlanta and enough hot guys to maKe men yoU can handle ... in the mid- ality KOFI emceeing. The oddi- AIDS Walk 2003 with an auction you forget the cold October night dle of the forest. ties continue as the party spills where you can win a dinner date outside. over into JR's Bar & Grill, South with a hunky guy, and in the true Beach and Montrose Mining spirit of Halloween, you can come SpundaE' HaliowE'E'n ABOUT THE .COVER Company. in costume if the spirits move you. at Rich's Houston resident Micheal Moreno Oct. 31, Houston works in the gay nightlife scene in NightmarE' HauntE'd HaliowE'E'n Cast Party www.richs-houston.com the Bayou City as an employee at HousE' at Burkhart'S South Beach nightclub. He was Oct. 26 - 31, Atlanta Oct. 31, Atlanta DJ's Paul Oakenfold, Liquid .photographed for. Eclipse by David wwvv.nightmarehauntedhouse.com www.burkharts.com Todd, Sean Carnahan, and DJ Lewis. eclipse I 10-24-03 I 17 Provocative videos for those who understand the difference between sex and sensuality. PRmNUD ATOUR N~W LOCATION #390 at4040 MI~AM l1hi~ floor aboveFlTNtsS EXCHANGEl friaar~&Ja!uraar~at8~M UOLlOWff~COS1~MfCO~TfST J I • I " Black shoes = black belt. Brown shoes = brown belt. Please, it's not Dudes! You want marriage? Cool. Keep really that hard. in mind, with marriage comes divorce, Why do all the rightwing talk stations have ads for Viagra and and I'm going for community property. "male enhancement"? I guess it must be like Baroness Thatcher said, "Don't go wobbly on us, son." testosterone levelswere still normal, I work in a very gay-friendly health Just because someone told you wouldn't need to take 'roids to main- club, and the women are always ask- once that you were attractive, you tain my weight. Some of us are jocks ing the gay men which members are shouldn't necessarily still believe it. who lifted for yearsand keep the mus- gay or not. To hear them tell it, every Twenty years ago it may have been cle on so we won't waste away from man who walks in the door is gay. true. Now, you're just an over- disease or wither away from the weight bureaucrat. How attractive "bareback, neg UB2" bunk. We are so diverse. Why is music is that? in gay bars and clubs always either To the guy who thinks everyone disco-trance-techno or country? Why do some people think they who wears their keys on the left are Even the stereotype "show tune" have to announce their sexual pref- tops: When my keysaren't in my pock- piano bars are gone. How about erence with every sentence? And et, they hang on my right becauseI am some rock, jazz, salsa or some other they wonder why they think they right-handed, but I'm also a top. style music? are singled out. To the bitch who specified the To the pig at the bar smoking a Did Bravo advertise to get the meanings of the left and right side cigar: Don't stand in front of the fags they have for "Queer Eye"? accessories: Why not just stand on patio fan, blowing your burning- Fab Five my white ass! The super the street corner if you need to dung smell allover the place. Cigars queens need to be destroyed. advertise like that. are so 1996 and will never make you look butch or attractive. How To the queens pissed at poz guys Why do gay men in the workplace about a few trips to the gym for looking so good: too bad. If my feel the need to out other men? I instead? 20 I 10-24-03 I eclipse To the lonely over 40 guy who anonymous sex on the computer is dance floor was made for dancing thinks people don't understand his still staying monogamous; that's not not groping. need for companionship and love: Try monogamy. Relationship rules are learning a bit from the many happy, negotiable, so negotiate. I sometimes feel like I'm the only fulfilled over-40 guys who are there if guy who gets pissed off if a random you take the blinders off. Perhaps Why does being gay mean you guy gropes me. The next time it hap- your issue is the age group you are have fashion sense?My boyfriend dress- pens, I'm beating the crap out of you. looking to for validation. es like a straight construction worker. I can't believe how stupid many of us are about STDs. Why risk killing yourself or someone else by not wrapping it up? No glove, no love! Take off your blue sunglasses in the gym; you look stupid. To the guy who - screw it, to all of the "guys" who write or call into "Bitch Session": AAAAAIIIIIIDS. Hello? People are still friggin' dying of AIDS! Why don't you investyour bitchy energy on helping people instead of being such I work around several gay-identi- Its seems like the majority is OK self-centered, oblivious, whiny jerks. fied men and that's not a problem. with equality for gays as long as its I'm actually bisexual. I hate when just a concept. Once we achieve Sure men over 40 are still romantic they assume I'm gay because I'm anything substantial, it's time to and sexualcreatures.Unfortunately most comfortable within my own skin. I knock the uppity fi!gs to their of them aren't attracted to other men hate when they refer to me as "Ms. place. over 40, are looking to cheat on their Thing" or "girlfriend." 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Am I You're learning what a French underwear model and Bobby, the doomed to having great sex that philosopher once said: "One pearl bottomless wonder. I swear I've leaves me empty in the morning? is better than a necklace of pota- never fucked anyone so hard for so toes." Jo'ng, and still he wants more. I'd trade all the hot fuckable guys for one average dateable one. How The thing is, you're looking for oys- Woody, these guys are like cocaine. I do I do it? ters in a potato farm. My guess is keep going back because I know it's -Hot, horny and lonely that you better get yourself closer 26 I 10·24-03 I eclipse ------j to the ocean. More on that later. Like I once did, you are ignoring your pain, and you will pay a heavy price First,I love the comparison between drugs for it. Pain is a signal that something is and sex. It's just a matter of time before wrong. Pay attention to it. you're faced with every user'sdilemma - is the momentary pleasure enough to You need a sex sabbatical. 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