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TWT AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER1, 1983 PAGE 5 \\OU ____ CONTENTS Volume 9, Number23 August 26-September 1, 1983

11 TWTNEWS _ Hurricane Alicia, Eighth Day Raid, TGLTF Celebrates 10th Anniversary. 21 COMMENT _ Public Forum 27 BOOKS _ The Color Purple, by Alice Walker Reviewed by David Fields 32 MOVIES _ easy Money Reviewed by Harry Deutsch Mr. Mom Reviewed by Joseph Michael -SAN ANTONIO- 36 SHOWBIZ _ Risky Business, Lou Reed, Bette Midler, Joan Rivers by JackVarsi SUNDAY BRUNCH NOON·3PM 40 ENTERTAINMENT - TEXAS _ The Quail in the Pines in Austin, Houston Art League. by Rob Clark $1 MIMOSAS 44 INTERVIEW _ REGISTER NOW FOR THE LABOR DAY La Wanda Page by Rob Clark TRIP TO HOUSTON. (FIRST COME FIRST 48 COVER STORY SERVE).

-HOUSTON- SUNDAY SHOW WITH BEAUTY & THE BEAST 53 HOTTEA _ Name Dropper, Tattle Tale, Can We Talk? . by Chuck SPECIAL GUEST COCO 61 SPORTS _ ALGPC Tourney, MSA Summer Bowling Ends. by CherylChamberlain COMING SOON 65 STARSCOPE _ Instant Replay of Earlier Love Cycle by Milton von Stern IN HOUSTON: 73 CLASSIFIED _ Want Ads and Notices THE SECOND 81 CALENDAR _ Special One-Time Only & Non-Profit Community Events ANNUAL LABOR 83 THE GUIDE _ DAY DRAG Texas Business / Club Directory BRUNCH. 'W7 COVER _ Rider Photograph for CoverStory by Jason Matthews GET YOUR FROCKS TWT (This Week in Texas) is published weekly by Asylum Enterprises, Inc., at 220~ Montrose, Houston, Texas 77006; phone: (713) 527·9111. Opinions expressed by columnists are not necessarily those of TWT or of its staff. Publication of the name or photograph AND BAUBLES READY! of any person or organization in articles or advertising in TWT is not to be construed as any indication of the sexual orientation of said person or organization. Subscription rates: $60 per year; $40 per half-year. Rates cover cost of first-class postage. Back issues available at $2 each. Payment must accompany all orders. First-class postage paid at Houston, Texas. Copyright © 1983 by Mon- trose Ventures, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Partial or complete reproduction of any advertisement, news, article-or feature, copy or photograph from TWT is specifically prohibited by federal statute

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DALLAS fA))mrnev56 HOUSTON 2615 Oak Lawn 3307 Richmond at Maple-Suite 101 at Buffalo Speedway 526-1220 \@)XCIHrR'JfiSe 524-9932 NAUTILUS FOR MEN \\WI SouTH ~ THIS WEEK IN TEXAS _= Weekly Circulation: 20.000 J E N I" IN l~ S NEWS HOME OFFICE (713) 527-9111 2205 Montrose (f~OSSf~OAI)S Houston, Texos 77006 tomers without any cause. They ran- FIERCE RAID ON sacked our club and, of course, found DALLAS OFFICE (214) 521-0622 South Jennings 3409 Oak Lawn, Suite 206 DALLAS CLUB no drugs, and now it seems the police Crossroads Dallas, Texas 75219 DALLAS - The Eighth Day, a long- want us to search every customer before PUBLISHER/EDITORChuck Patrick of Ft. Worth/Arlington time popular baron North Fitzhugh, was they enter the Eighth Day," Hargus FEATURESEDITOR Blose DiStefano the target of a long, fierce and uncalled- added. TEXAS ENTERTAINMENTEDITOR Rob Clark Hardin immediately contacted City NATIONAL SHOWBIZ EDITOR Jock Varsi INVITES YOU for raid last Friday, August 19. NEWS/SPORTSEDITOR Chuck Patrick TO SPEND At about 9:00pm, 40 to 50 narcotics Councilmember Paul Fielding, who sur- ASSISTANT TO THEEDITORS Dennis Walker and police officers of the Dallas Police veyed the damage. A dismayed Fielding POETRYEDITOR Art Tomaszewski LABOR DAY contacted Levi Davis, assistant City CONTRIBUTING EDITORS _ Department surrounded the club, clos- Jim Boone, Susan Collins, Harry Deutsch, WEEKEND ing in on the parking lot before entering Manager, who is in charge of DPD, de- Dovld Fields. Weldon Grohame, Christopher Hart, manding an explanation of the action. Paul Herrero. Hollie Hollister, Harold Hove, FRIDAY, SEPT. 2 with shotguns in hand. They proceed- George Klein, Dean Malone. ed to search the club extensively. Fielding was astounded that nearly 50 Joseph Michael. w.J. Quigley THRU Police placed one shotgun to the officers were used to arrest only a few ADVERTISING ART DIRECTOR Mitch Bartlow MONDAY, SEPT. 5 people on minor charges, when major ASSISTANT AD ART DIRECTOR Thorn Bisping head of A.C., a bartender, and placed GRAPHIC ARTISTS WITH US! another shotgun on an off-duty barten- crimes and violence are occurring else- Fronk White, Fred Hinton, Tuck Finn der, Carter. where in Dallas. TYPOGRAPHERSvs.s. Quigley, Leslie Holmes OUR PARTY Hardin and Hargis were to meet with STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Eli Gukich, The police completely ransacked the Scott Taylor. Greg Hoviccn AI Macareno, their corporate attorney to determine ac- WEEKEND! bar, TWT NEWS learned. "They searched Jim Hamilton, J. Robert Araya, Tom Davis, tion to be taken against the police. State Carl Neil. Oscar Mendiola, Blose DiStefano. and tore up the storage area, looked be- Michael Galatis, Hollie Hollister, Greg Oliveira 651/ARLINGTON hind the bar, and pulled out David and federal lawsuits may be the avenue ACCOUNTING Doug Felix 1851 WEST DIVISION for justice, TWT NEWS learned. RECEPTIONISTTracey Springer White's dj booth, destroying the lighting 275-9183 computer." In a postscript to the story, police two SALES After being alerted by the No Name nights later, on Sunday, August 21, EXECUTIVESALESMANAGER 6511FT. WORTH Jim Veteto next door, co-owners Bill Hargus and entered both Changes and the No Name 651 S. JENNINGS • 332·0745 in the same shopping center. No arrests, Advertising rates are available on request by tele- RayHardin arrived. They were in theirof- phoning the salesperson In your nearest city, from fice when police broke down the door, however, were made in their 6:30pm 10am-5pm. weekdays. LUMBER COMPANY surveillance. DEADLINE FOR ALL ADS: searched the contents and ripped open Friday, one week prior to publication. 700 S. JENNINGS • 332·0192 the money bags, flinging bills and coins AUSTIN to the floor, Richard Rogers of TWT NEWS ALICIA POUNDS Scott Taylor. . (512) 926-0253 COME ALONG INN was told, Jay Cherin. 441-3678 CORPUSCHRISTI Afterfinding nothing in the bar except GALVESTON IHOUSTON Greg Oliveira. . (512) 993-5079 one porn book in a tool drawer, police GALVESTON/HOUSTON - In the DALLAS Alan Gellman. . (214) 521-0622 then searched all the customers. By early morning hours of August 18, Hur- FORTWORTH checking everyone's 10 against the DPD ricane Alicia came ashore on the Texas . (817) 335-0742 HOUSTON computer, those with outstanding war- coast, reaching landfall at San Luis . (713) 527-9111 rants, suspicious knives, drugs or guns Pass, just a few miles southeast of Gal- SAN ANTONIO were arrested. veston. Traveling inland, Alicia passed (512) 734-4688 734-8216 Several people were also brought in- through Houston on its way north.

CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT to the bar from the parking lot, where The eye of the hurricane passed di- State Director-Cheryl Chamberlain they too were charged. Approximately rectly over Galveston, clocking winds of Houston Bureau-Leslie Holmes Dallas Bureau-Chuck North 15 people were arrested in the raid, 102miles per hour. When Alicia passed which was of two hours duration. over Houston, the eye of the storm lin- ASYLUM ENTERPRISES. INC. "This is police harassment and police gered over Montrose, packing winds of The Corporation PRESIDENTJames D. Cagle destruction of private property," Hardin 72 miles per hour. VICE-PRESIDENT/TREASURERCharles M Patrick TWT NEWS. SECRETARYJim D. Chappell told "These officers destroy- The gay communities of both Texas ed our bar, harassed us and our cus- cities were severely altered as stunned

PAGE 10 TWT AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBEA 1. 1983 PAGE 11 residents and businesses ventured out the next day to survey the destruction. On Galveston Isle, the beach/bath house at popular Stewart Beach was de- stroyed, as the storm surge was devas- tating. Nearby, the Hut Club, sight of .l)f&. many Splash Daydisco parties, was left a shell. Of the city's six gay bars, the Fly sus- tained the most severe damage. Owner ,r Tom Rose told TWT NEWS that the histor- ic tile flying loose from the Galvez Hotel BERING MEMORIAL just half a block away flew like missles United Methodist Church IN CONCERT into his club, skidding off the roof, shat- tering windows and tearing off the sea- SPA R K S FRIDAY AUG. 26 side wall. AFTER THE CONCERT-GUEST DJ Nearby at Mary's II, just one block from the beach and the famous Flagship ERIC PUYO Hotel, only window damage and minor CONCERNED FLESHTONES MONDAY AUG. 29 roof problems were experienced. Mirac- ulously, the club sustained less damage ABOUT than the stately Flagship, which lost the walls to several upper corner rooms. AIDS? DENNIS BROWN Trammps, just a few blocks from TUESDAY AUG, 30 Stewart Beach, was fortunate to only lose their patio. "It seems the old build- Bering Church, 1440 Harold, is Tickets Available from ings held up better in the storm," TWT sponsoring a Six-Week Experience Record Rack and Ticketmaster NEWS was told. "It was the new struc- of Support and Information Dancing to New Music Every tures which collapsed first." FOR THE WORRIED WELL Wednesday and Thursday Galveston's one-block cluster of three beginning Saturday, September 10, downtown bars, the Kon-Tiki, Silver 1983, and including 2 four-hour Satur- FREE Cover Sunday 6-8PM Palace and Robert's LaFitte, suffered day afternoon sessions, and 4 two-hour only minor water damage. An 8:00pm Thursday evening sessions. Topics ad- nightly curfew, however, forced cancel- dressed include: your individual con- lation of the Kon-Tiki's fifth annual Miss cerns; medical information; high-risk Gay Galveston pageant on August 19. sexual behavior; lifestyle adaptation; It will most likely be rescheduled for and emotional, spiritual, social, and September 9, TWT NEWS learned. health issues. Damage from Alicia was more costly than that of Carla in 1961. Most of the All sessions will be led by professional island remained without electricity psychotherapists, and ministers of the through last Monday. church will be available on request. In Houston, over a quarter-million There is a fee of $20.00 for each session, and insurance is welcomed. homes and businesses were without power, including the bindery company A limited number of sponsorships for which TWT magazine has always used. two-thirds of the fee will be available for The power failure resulted in TWT having persons between ages 18 and 30. to send the magazine to Dallas to have For information and reservations, call it cut, glued and assembled. As a result, 527-9051, or the church office at forthe first time in the nine-year history 526-1017. of TWT magazine, "twit was one day late."

With all the trees felled by the eye of 1440 Harold Srreer s Houston, Texas 77006.526·1017 the storm passing over the inner city,

TUJT AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 1, 1983 TWTAUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 1, 1983 PAGE 13 PAGE 12 "Montrose looked .Iike a tossed salad," ~,,"Ii one resident descnbed. Many Montrose and downtown Houston clubs were - g,. closed because of power outages. But, by last Monday, most were reopened. TRAVEL ETC. The large billboard next to Mary's was OF blown down, the Tower Theatre lost its art deco marquee, a huge tree blocked WEST TEXAS Avondale near Sally's, Lovett Blvd.'s stately trees were uprooted, bar signs WEST TEXAS' fiRST were twisted, fences were blown down GAY TRAVEL AGENCY and homes were damaged. Yet every- where gays came together for hurricane PRESENTS parties. A CARIBBEAN Alicia also pounded Wilde & Stein Bookstore, where a major roof leak and COLLECTION Jamaica a broken front window damaged the 3 NIGHTS/4 DAYS $299 literature of the Texas Gay/Lesbian Nassau Arhcives. Some records were lost, in- 3 NIGHTS/4 DAYS $289 cluding special orders which need to be Aruba reordered by customers. "Only partial in- 4 NIGHTS/5 DAYS $399 surance compensation is expected," owner Charles Gillis told David Fields of TWT NEWS. MEXICO SPECIAL Puerto VaUarta CONTROVERSIES 3 NIGHTS/4 DAYS $239 Mexico City AT GPC MEETING 3 NIGHTS/4 DAYS $229 HOUSTON - Speaking to a sparse Ixtapa 3 NIGHTS/4 DAYS $269 turn-out of members on the eve of Hur- ricane Alicia, GPC president Larry Bag- Cancun 3 NIGHTS/4 DAYS $259 neris stressed the importance of the meeting because it was the last before the General Screening Meeting on Au- SUPER SPECIALS gust 31. Hawaii Jack Valinski was elected byaccla- 7 NIGHTS/8 DAYS $599 mation to the board of the GPC, and will London take his place as chair of the Media 7 NIGHTS/8 DAYS $799 Committee. Valinski was instrumental in the creation of advertising for this year's Gay Pride Week. These are all gay fUDctions. RayHill brought to the attention of the All prices stated above membership Greg Russell's violation of include Air, Hotel, Transfers, the rule prohibiting the bringing in of any Cocktail Parties, and written questions or materials to a many extras. screening session with a candidate, ex- cept for those questions supplied by the We Honor all Major Credit Cards Screening Committee. Hill also stated FOR FURTHER that Russell pressed his question to City INFORMATION Councilmember EleanorTinsley, imply- CALL COLLECT ing that Tinsley was wrong in a state- (915)699·4218 ment as to whether she was on a cer- tain City Council committee. Though all "" ~ TWT AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER1, 1983 TWT AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER1, 1983 PAGE 15 witnesses agreed Russell had pressed afternoon to get acquainted and share spearheaded by Bettie Naylor, the gay heron the question, there was also a dlt, ideas. Among those invited were the community has been invited to join in g;~a . ference of opinion on the interpretation boards of such statewide organizations a reception and appreciation party next of the facts, David Fields of TWT NEWS as the Lesbian/Gay Rights Advocates, Tuesday, August 30 at the Meridien 11I1: III observed. Lesbian/Gay Democrats of Texas, Texas Hotel from 5:30-7:30pm,Sue Lovell, GPC ..> After discussion and corroboration of Gay and Lesbian Student Organization board member, told TWT NEWS. . 0"z- Hill's observations, and Russell's own Coalition, Texas Human Rights Founda- The public is invited. There is a $10 0IC admission, the caucus moved to cen- tion, and the various MCC's across donation at the door, cash bar and com- sure, or publicly reprimand, Russell. Texas. Local organizations from over 20 plimentary hors d'oeuvres. TWT maga- Before the vote had been completely different Texas cities and towns were zine is happy to join GPC,CHE and other ~!~ counted in favor of censure, Russell invited. sponsors to help retire the cost of keep- took back his check for dues, which had Representatives of the various gay ing our lobbyists at the State Capitol to been collected that evening, and his switchboard telephone information and protect gay rights-to keep such homo- O:~ membership application, effectively crisis line services explored the forma- phobic anti-gay bills as HB-2138 from suspending his membership. After tion of a statewide network. ever reaching the House floor, where a M ... Russell left, Norman Guttman remind- A reception was held Saturday night vote would have been fatal to gay life. ed those present that Russell had 30 to commemorate Federal Judge Jerry days to reactivate his membership. Buchmeyer's year-old decision to strike The caucus then debated on what down section 21.06 of the Texas Penal WOMAN SUES DALLAS powers the chair and co-chair have to Code. The first anniversary of 21.06was POLICE fOR $200,000 block participation of members who vio- hosted by SAGA and Dub Daugherty. DALLAS - TWT NEWS has learned late the rules. that the Assistant City Prosecutor drop- Shortly afterwards, Neillsben stood END·Of·SUMMER ped all charges earlierthis month in the to accuse Hill of misinforming the press well-known case of "a friend helping a " concerning an executive order that COffEE KLATCH friend." _III! MayorWhitmire is alleged to have made HOUSTON - Interact has announc- A woman who had simply asked a po- Al:MZ to protect people from discrimination ed that it will help put a little life into lice officer for the report number of a 11IM 0 because of sexual orientation. Hill the end of summer blues with a special friend who had been arrested at Jugs in replied that there is no specific ex- -1ft",I"t- =e August coffee house this weekend. June had been arrested herself for in- III .• z ecutive order, but the mayor, at the time, The One-Time-Only-End-of-Summer- terfering with a police officer. .CO::::' G had moved in three separate instances Coffee House will be held this Saturday, After attorney Don Mason read his to prevent such discrimination. The City August 27, at Bering Church, 1400 brief during the hearing, the presiding of Houston follows a case study-book Harold. It will be a reunion for the former judge dropped all charges on the held by a Ms. Callaway, which includes participants of the now-defunct Com- grounds that her First Amendment prohibitions against discrimination munity Coffee House and a social and rights of freedom of speech had been based on sexual orientation, Hill further educational function. violated by DPD. elaborated. A special presentation of videotapes Attorney Mason later filed a class ac- TGLTf CELEBRATES from the Gay Archives of Texas and In- tion suit in federal court for $200,000 teract collections will be shown non- against DPDand both officers involved. 10th ANNIVERSARY stop throughout the evening. The class action ruling is expected to SAN ANTONIO - The Texas Gay! set a precedent for all other arrested Lesbian Task Force (TGLTF)celebrated TEXAS GAY LOBBY under similar situations. its tenth anniversary last Saturday, Au- gust 20 at the Metropolitan Community RAISES MONEY WET GAY DAY Church (MCC), 107South Pine. Leaders HOUSTON - This city remains the and members of TGLTF were in attend- only gay community yet to payoff its an- AT WET 'N' WILD ance. nualdebt to our gay lobbyists on Capitol DALLAS/FT. WORTH - Gay Day at A new format of outreach was intro- Hill in Austin. Dallas was first to pay, Wet 'n' Wild has been scheduled for duced at the gathering to include special followed by city-wide fundraisers in Aus- Sunday, August 28, Steve Weast, direc- interest group meetings, it was outlin- tin and San Antonio earlier this summer. tor for Social Events of the Dallas Gay ed to TWT NEWS. To retire the Houston portion of the Alliance (DGA) has told TWT NEWS. Leaders of gay organizations across state debt to our gay lobby, known as The water-oriented amusement park Texas attended a discussion Saturday the Lesbian/Gay Rights Advocates and is located in Arlington, across from Six

PAGE 16 TWT AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 1. 19831 TLiiTAUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 1. 1983 PAGE 17 Flags Over Texas and Arlington Stadi- um. Gay Day will coincide with Sunday park hours, 10:00am to 6:00pm. TWT NEWS has further learned that "if 200tickets can be sold to the metroplex R~ ;:[ ',11 10WN gay community, park management will set aside a pavilion for our exclusive ..k' ,.. 3530 BROADWAY * use," Weast stated. Tickets are $10from ~ SAN ANTONIO • 826-9729 Crossroads Market or available by mail. ,.. Enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope and mail to DGA, P.O. Box 190712, Dallas, Texas 75219. The park, which boasts as "the beach ** within reach," is ideal for sunning, * ~~~s~~'1i~",t'\'tt' swimming and enjoying the Corkscrew Flumes and Bonsai Boggan. The Cork- ",U'(t\'I\G screw is a 60-foot drop through a giant ~~~'4f.,,",,"t.~ figure-eight which leads into a mystery ~"~!f."",,"\O'l\ tunnel replete with strobe lights and sound effects above churning waters. The Bonzai Boggan is a fast-paced toboggan ride down a 45-degree angle * *~G\jS\ 2- shute with a 100-foot skip across spar- ** 1 kling blue water. S'?l~UBEER ALL HIGIIT LONG ••••• t"~~s~ II SATURDAY - NO COVER ALL NIGHT WITH STILL AT-LARGE * =-sa AFTER HOURS CONROE - The person or persons :; SUNDAY- fREE BAR·B-q AID BEER 4·9PM sought for the January 15,1983murders ~G\jS\** 2-~ WITH HOT SUPER SUNDAY SHOW of Lee Walton Leslie, 70, and Raymond STARRING KATHY VAUGHAN AS BOY GEORGE L. Mitchell, Jr., 58, are still at-large, TWT SU",\)'?I~' ~II",,~~oI'~ DAIIELl MURE AS MICHAEL ••ACKSON NEWS has learned from the Montgomery ~f."~~O~~~ o_~~t'-I\nt'-I\ I County Sheriff's office. t"~~e _Q\)~ ~'1i~\"" 11II: WITH DON SHARIOWSKI t"~~ro~~-ro~ ~'1i ,Wt'-I\ (:;r.'1i PLUS E•••• WIIITE AS SYlVESTER Anyone with information regarding i their brutal murders is asked to contact t"~~S-r.O •.\~. ~'1it'-I\\O~~ v.t AND COCO AS DIAl A ROSS AR. DONRA SUMMER Detective Sgt. C.L. Burks in Conroe at •.,,~~G\'" B- TUESDAY. NO COVER 75C BAR DRIRKS (409)539-7876. t"~~c.-r.~\'" * v.t AND BEER ALL HIGHT LONG Both victims were slain in Southwest t:: WEDNESDAY. 25C BAR DRIIKS AND BEER ALL lIGHT Montgomery County at the country THURSDAY. Sl LORGRECKS AID NO COVER homeof Leslie, located off FM 2978near Magnolia. Both were former merchant .; 'c:;~~f'f' marines. Although Leslie had resided in ~\'J\~~\~~\) o'J'?- ~hegreater Houston area, Mitchell lived In nearby Louisiana. \~~\'J\~~~~~~\O\~~~\~e'?- ljjo'J\J ~o\'J\~'?-S ~~0~ Mitchell was slain on one of his fre- \.o~~\.~~ ~~\)Il~\'?-~~ ~~~,?-s. qUentvisits to the Texas home of Leslie. S'J1l1l\~~ I'~S\\~ Both were frequent patrons of Mon- trose-area gay clubs and restaurants. \)'J,?-\~0 The victims' families are offering a ~¥ reward for information leading to the ar- rest and conviction of the individual(s) ~~ responsible for their dual deaths. '\&II

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I --In this column----COMMENT, readers exchange ideas with other readers and with our editor in a public forum. Address all letters to; Comment, TWT, Montrose Ventures Building, 2205 Montrose, Houston, i Texas 77006.All letters become the property of TWTand must be signed (if you don't wish your 1 III' name printed, please specify). And PLEASE keep your letters short. . ~ I Hospitable Response absolutely guarantee you'll walk away with /9 p.m. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 1983 Dear TWT: a much more positive attitude about us. Having read Sherman Galloway's letter, Then maybe you'll vote us the money to re: Ben Taub (Vol. 9, No. 21), I feel I must hire adequate staff and to buy functional ''';- , respond, equipment. But, as long as insured people ''--i ~--'7 I have been a registered nurse for many refuse the funds, the uninsured must wait, , I and wait, at Ben Taub. " I ~t"i'~:,}, years and have worked at Ben Taub over a year. His [Galloway] complaint is one I Stephan R. Bryant, R.N. ~~i',,:il;I:l-J) listen to daily. The problem is one of Houston, Texas »: '~t~.'.~":~ ~~""4 numbers. There simply are not enough ·'\".'~~1~;~:,:;:~ ' '" staff. We average 135 patients per shift, Unfair Pricing :.';\( '~( /'" , with only 12·13 professional staff on duty. Dear TWT: Bartender: "What'li you have?" ,\',).\'~~ "~~fr,' .'. This is a very poor patientlstaff ratio Customer: "Coke." ,"',,,; ,,.... /" compared to Twelve Oaks or St. Luke's. Bartender: "$1,00, please." ~\..- ..•.'~' Why is it so bad? Lack of funds . .". . .r ( Taxpayers and voters have consistently Customer: "$1.00?! A bourbon and coke t) ."'t-- -e " ,~~ - • ~'; _ refused increased Hospital District is only 85 cents," appropriations of the magnitude needed Bartender: "Hey, I don't make the 7\Ncii~Y~fff'l r: to provide adequate patient care. Without rules." extra funds, we must work with a "skeleton Customer: "Let's start over. I'll have a D.J. JO)J ~Jil6t) crew." We only have so many hands, and bourbon and coke, hold the bourbon." those hands do the best they can with Bartender: "No can do." /STUOIO PNE/~QBE, , what they have available to work with. Customer: "Okay. Give me a bourbon ( " This vast imbalance of numbers is part and coke with the shot on the side." L.A: /,., -:':';~ "~'I' Bartender: "That'll be $1.85. $1.00 for \ \ 'T-~" ",

'"iWTAIJt:::.IICT n.c. •••• ,..._ •••••._,.. •••••• _ .• PAGE 21 Metropolitan Community Church, Oak their positions, therefore reducing Lawn Counseling Center) and the Dallas expenses dramatically. Tavern Guild for contributing their part in At the present time, the Montrose Clinic making this happen. A special thanks is, once again, a totally all-volunteer LABOR DAY should go to Terry Gann of Fort Worth for organization. It is my sincere hope that contributing his time and skills in the organization, with reduced expenses, WEEKEND! developing the logo and posters for the will be able to continue. I also hope that event, as well. the clinic's board will continue to utilize FRIDAY, SEPT. 2 I trust that other Texas cities join in on the volunteer programs now in place, to THE BARN SOFTBALL TEAM AND this annual event next year, as this day is assure integrity of the volunteer system. truly OUR DAY. The Irish have SI. Patrick's The community should be proud of the CHEERLEADERS PRESENT Day, the Italians have Columbus, and the work done by some of its best members, black community has Juneteenth. August the volunteer staff at the clinic. I would "vARIETY" 17 is our day in Texas, and I hope we will like to publicly thank each of them, and never forget its importance to our lives. all those individuals and organizations BARNSTYLE SHOW Don Baker who have helped .... It is important that If- DANCING & BOOZE Dallas, Texas the clinic "keep a good thing going." 9PM 2 SHOWS AT As for myself, ... I have been afforded • Director Resigns the opportunity to continue utilizing my STEVEN'S OF HOLLYWOOD DANCE STUDIO Dear TWT: professional administrative and STD On August 1, I reluctantly resigned my expertise on behalf of the community. I WEST HEIMER AT GREENBRIAR position as the administrative director of am now associated with the Dryden Clinic, which is designed to diagnose and SUNDA Y I SEPT. 4 THE TEXAS CACTUS BAND the Montrose Clinic. I feel that an explanation is owed to the community, treat a full-range of STDs, as well as MONDA YI SEPT. 5 ANNUAL LABOR DAY BBQ especially in view of the fact that not only screen and diagnose the ever-increasing IPM WITH THE TEXAS CACTUS BAND I resigned, but other paid staff. problems of AIDS. I would like to say that my experience Frank J. Berrier, Jr., M.P.A. 710 PACIFIC. HOUSTON. TEXAS 77006 (713) 528-9427 and ten-month association with the Former Administrative Director Montrose Clinic, for the most part, has Montrose Clinic been very rewarding and enjoyable to me Houston, Texas as a professional person. I have had an opportunity to be of meaningful service to Lambda Dallas Helped others, as well as getting to meet and Dear TWT: 25¢ DRINKS • WEDNESDAYS know a great many wonderful people. In I wish to express my deepest feelings addition, I have personally gained new and "thank you" to those people in Dallas skills and expertise, not only in running a who directly and indirectly (Lambda) clinic, but in the area of sexually- helped me get off of drugs and climb transmitted diseases (STDs), and in back down to the world. For those developing a volunteer program. Because peaceful days in the park and near-misses 2-FOR-1 the volunteers represent the "backbone" in the baths, thank you, everyone, for of the clinic and are absolutely essential letting me find myself. to its operation, I have spent most of my Charles "Season" H. Brookreson WELL DRINKS time, over the last several months, in Austin, Texas creating their program, including training and certification of volunteers, to assure Garden Party at Rich's ~DRAFTBEER the community that the clinic is providing Dear TWT: professional and competent servies. To the hosts and hostesses of the Although there have been disagreements "Garden Party," a big thanks! The party 8-10PM and philosophical differences ... as to MON":'TUES-THUR-FRI was a huge success and an event that will what the clinic should be doing and how be talked about for some time to come. the clinic should operate, the organization All the girls were in their glory, and to (409) 832-4206 • 304 ORLEANS @ LIBERTY has made progress in the right direction. those of you who missed it, you missed a IE _=21&» ceL- Unfortunately, the financial revenues "party." prOjected in the clinic's budget at the Here's to another year, and to you at I beginning of the year, to meet operating TWT, cheers! Without your help the Lone and other expenses, just did not Star State would not know about all these materialize. Clearly, the only way that the special events. Keep up the good work. SUNDAY 4PM T-DANCE PLUS lOPM SHOW clinic could continue to provide care and Patrick Walker and his entourage services was for the paid staff to resign Houston, Texas "WI?

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PRGE 26 TWT AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 1, 19831 TLiJTAUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 1. 1983 PAGE 27 another of the men whom she sees have story is a series of confrontations be- oppressed and destroyed her. Shug tween Celie's old life and attitudes and teaches her to find God in every thing her new·found courage to stand up for around her, such as the color purple in what she wants and for whom she loves. a field. But this is not a religious book' What strikes the reader first is the in- it is a celebration of the triumph of hop~ credible richness of the characters, their and love and the strength that flows attitudes, their speech, and Walker's from these things. ability to weave this into a group of be- Celie is the centerpiece in a myriad lievable characters who are fully human of characters who surround her. Her life and alive. The book is inspirational and and family origins are a hodgepodge of entertaining. The spirit of hopefulness TRAVEL ETC. irresponsible men, broken marriages and strength flows from Celie, Shug, PRESENTS and illegitimate children. The time in Nettie and all the others. THE GAYEST TRIP TO MEXICO which the book takes place seems to be Nettie's letters to Celie from Africa TRAVEL TO MEXICO EVER] in the late forties and early fifties, before tell Celie of her education by the rnis- WEEKEND IN OCTOBER Rosa Parker made her stand at the front sionaries. Nettie discovers her own How long has it been of the bus in Mississippi. "roots," her history and heritage, which since you talked about Her relationships are shot through give her new respect for herself and where you stayed, OCT 7·10 MEXICO CITY $299 with destructive stereotypes of what others like her. Celie's husband kept the OCT 14·17 CANCUN $319 instead of just OCT 21·24 COZUMEL $329 men and women are supposed to be. letters from Celie for a long time, until how many tricks you had? OCT 28·30 PUERTO VALLARTA $339 Women are "supposed"to be hit, used, Shug came back and uncovered his SPECIAL CARRIBEAN ... MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA run out on. Celie no longer feels any- cruelty. ••Ask about our 4 DAYS·3 NITES $299 thing anymore. Whom she loves and This is Walker's second book; her first Summer Midweek Discount" what she wants are totally disregarded. was Meridian. The Color Purple is un- Only when she "sees" herself in a new Air, hotel, transfers start at $299 per doubtedly written from the heart and Double occ. $75.00 Refundable Deposit way does she begin the long road to ful- portrays the emotional reality that ex· Due Sept. 30. fillment and joy in her life. ists there. Hopefully, Ms. Walker has on- '71rsufinv The entire story is told from her point Iy heard about or only lived near such For further info of view, except when Celie's sister, Net- anemotionally barren wasteland as that §UiStJ %USV Please call collect (915) 699·4218 tie, writes her from Africa, where she is which Celie went through. French Quarter accompanying a missionary couple. Net· For those who want originality, a new 708 Rue des Ursulines tie is following Celie's children who perspective, hope and a renewed capac- New Orleans, LA 70116 Proceeds from this trip will benefit AIDS Foundation were given to the missionary couple ity to love, read The Color Purple by $5,000.00 (504) 525-8509 several years before. The action of the Alice Walker. '-\III

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bers, namely Lou Reed, Fabian Forte, Bobby Sherman, John Densmore (of the Doors), and Mary Woronov (you may remember her from Andy Warhol's Chelsea Girls). Talk about strange bed- fellows! ... Ben Kingsley will next star in an adaptation of Isaac Singer'S Enemies: A Love Story. Yentl, that long- awaited Barbra Streisand project (she's director and star) which wi" finally open this Christmas, is also from an Isaac Singer story .... Matthew Broderick, of WarGames, has Michelle Pfeiffer, of CINEMATIERS-In the movie indus- exactly a sleeper-it was made by a m Grease 2, for his leading lady in a try and among critics, the word "sleep- jor director (John Badham), was give medieval-era romantic adventure called er" gets tossed around a lot, especially good promotion, and had the toplcallt Ladyhawke .... And if you really get it when the quality or entertainment value of computer-induced nuclear disast on for astronauts, you can look forward of a particular product is questionable, going for it. The real sleeper of the ye to the fa" opening of The Right Stuff, but occasionally a movie comes along thus far has turned out to be Warn adapted from Tom Wolfe's best-seller, and genuinely surprises everybody. Bros. Risky Business, a hip and clev and featuring Dennis Quaid as Mercury MGM/UA's WarGames, a surprise early comedy which is about some enterpri astronaut Gordon Cooper. The cast also summer hit (and still doing we"), wasn't ing teen ages, and which should not features Kim Stanley and, again, Veron- confused with the myriad of Porky' ica Cartwright. ... Bobby Sherman???? Veronica Cartwright, Bridgette Anderson and Richard Masur clones. In Risky Business, a respons in Nightmares.,.- ...., ITEMIZING - Although Broadway ble 17-year-oldnamed Joel-he's a res cast albums usually are not recorded dent of middle-class suburban Chlcaq until after the shows have become cer- -is left in charge of his home while hi Tom Cruise and Rebecca De Mornay in Risky Business. tified hits, you won't have to wait long parents are on vacation. That's a bi to hear the recording of Broadway's La mistake on the parents' part! Joel, th ding Christina Raines (Nashville), former CageAux Folies, which opened August model son, soon raids the liquor cabi child actress Veronica Cartwright, and 21-the record was released simultane- net, joy-rides in his dad's Porsche and Richard Masur, who also appears in ously. As predicted, the show is a after meeting a street-smart ca"-gi Risky Business .... Has Chevy Chase smash hit, the biggest in years.... Look named Lana, finds himself caught up i finally arrived? It certainly looks that for Joan Rivers to co-host next year's a very contemporary approach to th way-he's the star of National Lam- Emmy Awards show .... Still another free enterprise system. As Joel, To poon's Vacation, currently the nation's rock 'n' roll comeback: Major Lance's Cruise has the kind of instant scree biggest hit, and he wlll be seen this fa" The Major's Back. ... Speaking of charisma that blessed Dustin Hoffl with Sigourney Weaver in The Deal of oldies: Bette Midler's new single, "A" man's performance in The Graduate. the Century .... Do you remember Marie I Need To Know," was written by Barry You may remember Cruise from En Windsor? She was immortalized forever Mann and Cynthia Weil, who recently less Love, Taps and The Outsiders, bU (or until a" the prints have faded) in helped return Sergio Mendes to the Top Risky Business is his first big step u 1950's campy semi-classic Dakota Lit 10 with "Never Gonna Let You Go." ward .... Advance publicity is alread and in scads of other B-movies. She's Barry and Cynthia entered rock's pan- characterizing Nightmares, a new an in a new B-movie called Lovely But theon when they composed "You Lost thology movie made up of four terre D.eadly, playing the aunt of a high school That Lovin' Feelin," but let's not too tales, as "this year's sleeper." Since I girl Who is bent on wiping out drug easily forgive them for Eydie Gorme's won't be released until Sept. 9, a" I c dealers. Huh? ... A new movie called "Blame It On the Bossa Nova." ... vouch for is the interesting cast, incl Get Crazy also has some odd cast mem- Screw Alicia! "W

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\\911 ...--_ENTERTAINMENT TEXAS by Aob Clark

LEATA AT RASCALS - "Galloway: close of this hit musical, Leata has co- Singer Beyond Category" was the head- starred with Bob Newhart, the Smothers line of a recent Los Angeles Times re- Brothers and Joan Rivers. viewby the distinguished critic, Leonard Her first major break came during her Feather, regarding Leata Galloway. The high school years when she auditioned reviewcontinued, "With well over three for the Broadway production of Hair. octaves at her command, is given to un- She performed in the original cast of predictible switches of range, mood and this trend-making musical for 2112 years idiom.... " . before moving on to other Broadway Within hours after Mr. Feather's no- musicals such as Soon, Don't Bother tice appeared, Leata Galloway was im- Me I Can't Cope with the Dude. mediately booked for guestings on Following a year on the road as a Johnny Carson's The Tonight Show and back-up singer for Peggy Lee, she de- TheMerv Griffin Show. Carson was so veloped a nightclub act which she has impressed, she was asked to repeat the polished and performed in New York, following week. Los Angeles, Puerto Rico and the Dom- inican Republic. You havethe opportunity to see Leata Galloway at Rascals in Houston as she begins a three-week engagement on August 30. SAINTLY BOOMS - Be sure and catch Taka Boom's act at the Saint in Dallas on Sunday, September 4 at 9:00 pm. Her hit songs are (from one extreme to another) "To Hell With Him" and "Just Keep Thinking About Your Baby." COUNTRY GAL - Watch for country songstress Dena Kaye to perform on the patio of Dallas' Hideaway on Monday, September 5. TAKE A NUMBER - The talented but kinda weird Sparks perform at Num- bers in Houston on Friday, August 26 with guest dj Eric Puyo spinning after the show. Numbers will then present Fleshtones Monday, August 29, and Dennis Brown Tuesday, August 30. ~ta Galloway Tickets for these shows are available at Most recently, Leata scored with her the Record Rack and Ticketmaster loca- rendition of "Solitude" in the hit Broad- tions. way musical, Sophisticated Ladies, FISHY GROUP SALES - Joe Sears which had a lengthy run at the Shubert and Jaston Williams, the wild duo of Theatre in Los Angeles. She repeated Greater Tuna who have so many per- this triumph .when the musical was sonalities they should be called "Sybil," shown live on a cable network. Since the tell us that if a group of 20 or more

~TUJT ~,,- .. _------PAGE 41 , • :- Wishesto attend the show at Houston's The Houston Grand Opera Studio Tower Theatre, they will get a 10% dis- may also accept one ortwo exceptional- NOT OF THIS WORlD count on their ticket price. They can sit ly talented persons in the following ,.... and cackle together, also. Call Michael areas: stage directors, designers, Jones at (713)529-2727for information. i e ' •• coaches, conductors, composers and 1 :- " librettists. Prior professional experience I .... - is required for all applicants. Eligible in- ~ ...,. dividuals should send a letter of in- terest, a resume and two letters of re- .... J.,01N US commendation from practicing profes- ttJ ..: sionals to Houston Grand Opera, atten- tion Anne Tomfohrde, by October 19, 1983.(My, my. These people don't want much, do they?) ONCE A YEAR - The combined tal- ents of John Saxon and Jo Ann Pflug bring top-rate entertainment with the production of Same Time Next Year, BLUE MOODS - Houston's own currently playing at Houston's Windmill B'lu Wave Band, starring Angel soto, Dinner Theatre through September 18. Matthew Boulet, Jim Lewis and (for real) Blue Monday, will play at the Ale House, . 2425Alabama (at Kirby), from 9:00pm to 1:00amon September 7. OPERAAUDITION - Houston Grand Opera and University of Houston an- nounceauditions for the 1984-85season ¥if~·": of the Houston Opera Studio. Prelimin- ary auditions will take place in early December in Houston, New York, Chl- cago and San Francisco. To apply, singers with a thorough musical and theatrical background should immediately submit the follow- ing to Anne Tomfohrde, Houston Grand Opera, 615 Louisiana St., Houston, Texas 77002: 1)A cassette tape of two contrasting arias, one Showing legato line, one agility, in different language; 2)a resume which includes age, educa- tional background, performing experi- ence and upcoming engagements, and an adress and phone number; 3) a full- This long-running Broadway hit is length photo. All applications must be about an adulterous love affair taking received by October 19, 1983. place only once a year-and also a re- . Srngers selected for preliminary audi- flection of 25 years of American man- tions will be notified by mail in mid- ners, morals and attitudes mirrored by November. All applicants invited to the the two characters. George picks up preliminary auditions, held in Decem- Doris in a California inn in 1951,and they ber,will be asked to prepare five diverse agree to meet there once each year. selections, at least one in Italian, Ger- They're both happily married and remain rnanand English. An accompanist will loyal to their spouses except for their be provided. yearly, brief encounter. ,\&1.1

~~G~U~S=T~2~6--~SE~P~T~EM~8E~R~1~.~19~8~3------~P~A~G~E~4~3 \\\9Q ------1.- INTERVIEW started "booing" me. The next night, I Wanda, if you don't do it, we won't have went to another club to sing, but they a job." Well, I'm very soft-hearted, so I booed me off, also. So, I decided to be got someone to keep my mother and I a dancer. did the show. In the audience that night I got this fire act going where I danc- was the producer of Sanford and Son, edwith a snake. I wanted to be different. and he went back and told them he had The fire act and the snake took me to found Aunt Esther. •• Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and TWT - Were you already doing her 11.,,11. other places. Then I came to Los An- in your act? 61.11-

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by Aob Clark geles in 1955. That's where I live now. La Wanda - Yeah, the same type of We met recently with the outrageous La Wanda Page after her triple X-rated show at Hous· I'velived there for at least 40 or 45 years. character. You know, this bitchy kind of ton's Copa, which was filled to capacity. When we say X-rated, we mean scandalous! The tamest! I was working at a club there called character. thing she said in her show was, "My legs are just like peanut butter. They're brown and smooth The Brass Rail. That's where I learned TWT - Do some people expect you and easy to spread." Backstage, after she had slipped out of "Aunt Esther" and back into La to do comedy. I worked with Redd Foxx to be bitchy to them off-stage? Wanda, she was a sweetheart to talk to. and Richard Pryor. Redd is the one who La Wanda - Some of them are in- to be, a singer. When it came time to got me on Sanford and Son. When all timidated by me. Some people come up TWT - Let's start with your begin- me to sing, I froze. They pushed me on that happened, I had been working with to me and ask, "Aren't you Aunt Es- aComedyteam for years called Ski 1- ning in show business. stage and I just stood there. The plac 15 ther?" I say, "Yeah." They say, "I don't 1 La Wanda - Well, it's a long story. was jam-packed and I couldn't move 0 let and Leroy. I worked at The Brass Rail believe it." I say, "I don't blame you, I got started in St. Louis. I was working make a sound. They started throwing lc for 15 years. One night, Leroy called me honey. I don't believe it either!" Others in a beer tavern that used to have a floor and cherries at me. The piano play andasked me to do a show with him and come up and just hug and kiss me. show that would come in on weekends. asked me if I knew a popular song cal Skillet at a club called the Parisian TWT - How have you reacted to One New Year's Eve night, they need- ed "Straighten Up and Fly Right." A.oom,but my mother was sick and I your success? ed a girl to sing, which is what I wanted started to sing that and the peopl didn't want to leave her. Leroy said, "La La Wanda - I never got the big head

TWT AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER1. 19' PAGE 4S PAGE 44 overthis fame. I'm very, very grateful for Lord's book and be saying that stuff I'm it.You know, Mama's gone now. I'm glad saying. I'm actually a very religious per- THE MONDAY NIGHT CONTROVERSY: I can take care of myself. I'm a strong son. I don't think the Lord minds what believer in karma. Whatever goes I'm saying on stage. I believe he has a around comes around. I always try to sense of humor. I credit him for my think positive. I always thought I'd be success. astar because I've always wanted to be [A waiter asks if she would like a one. When I was a kid, I used to always arink.; dance in the streets. I'd say, "When I La Wanda - No, I don't drink. I will grow up, I'm gonna be a star." And I did. take a low-calorie, double water on the It's all in the mind. What you believe is rocks, though. what it is. TWT - Have you been married? TWT - We understand you have six La Wanda - Three times. I'm engag- brothers and sisters, all together. Have ed at the moment. We haven't set the they seen your show? What is their reac- date yet. We're courting heavy. We get- tion to your success? tin' down, honey! This man I'm with now La Wanda - They've all seen it. As is a very,very nice man. He's a,good guy. far as my success goes, they've always He comes from a good family. I've got their hands out. I only help those known him all my life. I think that makes who help themselves. a difference in this relationship. [The "Bible" La Wandauses as a prop [Someone enters the room and tells in her show is laying by her.] Ms. Page it is time to sign autographs.] TWT - Is that a real Bible? La Wanda - Honey, I wouldn't sign La Wanda - Watch it, sucker! I a check looking like this. I need to dry wouldn't dare go on stage with the off. '\&I'

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ted by soft cleavages. Then he remem- He couldn't remember the last time bered the night before when this trucker he'd slept so peacefully. The warm, happened onto the young rider at an in- spacious cab was a welcome change terstate truckstop-which must be from the nights he'd spent facing the some three hundred miles behind them elements-nights he and most men like now. him needed someone to be with. The It was raining the night before, and young man needn't worry about that hard. It was about midnight when the now. trucker came into the stop and set his Here, the constant, mellow hum of Stetson on the busy counter. Dishes the diesel engine beneath the cab rever- rattled, waitresses cackled while dodg- berated through his spine with a me- ing lewd passes between orders-and chanical precision. Reclining there on smoke drifted overhead. the plush, upholstered seat with his The trucker's lean frame was fitted in overcoat as a blanket, he raised his boots, flanneled long Sleeves,jeans and sleepy head just enough to glimpse the a shearling vest. The handsome, satanic grey highway rolling beneath mammoth face was enhanced by soft, ruddy locks wheels. above. "Mornin'," bellowed the driver in a He was melancholic. His emerald- pleasant drawl. green eyes had depth and -feeling; his "Mornin', cowboy," replied his rider. entire face was ethereal. A warm, sor- "Where are we?" rowful glow emanated from his soul "Just passed New Braunfels, son." through those eyes-the depth of his "New Braunfels," he thought. Out- being embracing anyone who could see side lay the gently sloping hill country beyond them. His inner-self, the very Which he knew well. He looked at the essence of his character, showed itself. early winter sky and at the terrain His eyes warmed one like a hearth; and ~prawling beneath it. Nearby fields clad in their firelight lay the universal love In blond, wavy tufts of furry crops merg- one has for his fellow man-a heaven ed with the distant, ruddy hills separa- on earth. Decent, fair, simple; owns

1\ Short Story by Rafael • Photo by Jason Matthews nothing but his rig-his pride and joy. He could see the tears as he fell and owes nobody anything, kind of a loner, scraped his kn~e, h.isfortitude in a try- single,about thirty. Others were harden- Ing moment, his pride at personal vic- ed by road life, but not him. tory, and his shame when having failed. Wasn't the type to invite just anyone Why did his love for other men hurt so? for a ride but between his " ... gets Their decency, fairness, sense of duty, lonesome on this highway; put a lot of diligence were all redeeming traits miles behind me," and his "you know, which transcended their mortal exis- I've taken a likin' to you; feel like I've tence. known you a long time, like an 01' bud- Underneath the two men, the fiery dy," he made friends at the truckstop diesel engine's pistons thrusted. A with his soon-to-be rider. country ballad on the radio whispered In the cold, dark and wet night the on about truckers and their lonesome twin, smooth, erect, shiny-chromed journeys, about much needed compan- smokestacks blew behind them. They ionship. Sometime last night, as the rain werecruising. The only light in the warm fell, the trucker and his rider came to cabcame from the dashboard's instru- know each other. Supressed identities ment panel. It lit the trucker's face from were freed and the subsequent under- beneath,playing up his satanic features. standing which they reached bonded the two. beyondthe emerald firelight and saw his Now, in the late morning, the young ~ essence. He wanted to know the truck- rider felt secure. He and the driver said 11111111111111~illlillllll~ler.TheHyounge~could rliookder atwatchedthe manhimand; heseesawthe little as traffic glided on the interstate. little boy he once was. Just his walk; his All he heard was the diesel's work be- I 1 ---post----ure and----expression------told-everything.------neath. '-\AU TRAVEL ETC. OF WEST TEXAS PRESENTS: MEXICO, GAY STYLE-- AFTER LABOR DAY SPECIAL m FOR ALL OF YOU WHO CAN'T GO TO GRAN ANCIRA KNIGHT'S BRIDGE MEXICO LABOR DAY WEEKEND yl\ll----2o-r2"TFfROCKMORTON 20'3D""KI'fIGfff------.' i 522-3640 521·1059 SPEND 3 NIGHTS 4 DAYS IN THE FABULOUS RESORT OF IXTAPA, MEXICO SEPTEMBER 9TH-12TH HARTFORD SQUARE VOLARE LOCATED NORTH OF ACAPULCO IcrrI------lH+-T4"C'28'1'tARlFeR;€) 4iJ'Te~R-AWtlN'i , ON THE PACIFIC COAST OF MEXICO 522·3922 522·3922 THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES AIR FARE FROM DALLAS FT. WORTH, HOTEL, MAID SERVICES, CORNER STONE HOLLAND PARK WHEELEr. PLACE TRANSFERS, GRATUITIES. TOURS (UPON YOUR REQUEST). MILES & HOLLAND 3706 WHEELER :}618 WHEELER AND MANY EXTRAS FOR AN ALL TIME LOW PRICE OF 269.00 521·1091 521·5911 745·1003 WE HONOR ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS II Y AAAI\IAr..n" nv YlW u.urs MANA(;FMEhlLCOBP.. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL COLLECT (915) 699·4218 A SUNWISE CORPORATION - DALLAS

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TWT ANNOUNCEMENT - Beginning September 1, 1983, Richard Rogers will no longer handle TWTadvertising sales in Dallas, as Alan Gellman-TWT's longest- employed salesperson-will become the FREEDOM FESTIVAL - Over 300 new Sales Manager for Dallas. Rogers, in Dallasites joined in the first anniversary a lateral move, will assume the TWT celebration of the repeal of 21.06 at the NEws/editorial duties of the Dallas bureau. FirstAnnual Freedom Festival held the Gellman said he was enthused about night of Wednesday, August 17, at the returning back to his native home in the Amphitheater in Reverchon Park. In metroplex to expand the D/FW TWT attendance were City Council person, Bureaus. District 9 at large Annette Straus (I) and Meanwhile, Tim Ramm of San Antonio Bettie Naylor, who is our gay lobbyist on has been appointed to head the Alamo Capitol Hill in Austin. Also appearing (see City bureau of TWTmagazine, which below) were Don Baker (r), the plaintiff in Gellman is vacating. Jim Hamilton and the 21.06 case, and Mike Stewart (I) DCA Oscar Mendiola will continue as staff president. August 19 has become to gay photographers, Ramm announced. freedom what Juneteenth has come to Last month, Greg Oliveira was mean for blacks, it was noted! After the appointed to head the Corpus Christi festival, the celebration continued into the bureau of TWT,and the previous month, night as all Dallas Tavern Cuild bars gave Scot Roberts joined the Houston sales away free drinks! CRUISECAMERAphotos by bureau. It's all a part of the growth and TWT'S Robert Araya. expansion of Texas' only statewide, weekly gay magazine, TWT. DALLAS DIRT - At the Miss Metroplex pageant at the Crib last Sunday, A.c. Scarborough of the Eighth Day came away the winner with Mahogany as first runner-up ... The next night at the Unicorn, Cinger Taylor was crowned Miss Cay Dallas, followed by Charlie Summers and Monique, who tied for first runner- up-a toss of the coin, however, put MEETING OF WEEK - Dallas City Charlie ahead ... Meanwhile, the Full councilperson, Paul Fielding met with Moon brought out backstage vegeance, Cedar Springs business people at the Oak which nearly required security guards to Lawn Library on August 16 to discuss with quell ... HOTTEAcongratulates Tony and OPOCaptain Squire about police Jay on two years of marriage and problems. "AII of the officers who work partnership in TL Construction-seems CedarSprings, Maple and Oak Lawn are they've constructed one of those cozy, hand picked," he assured. One street, workable "work together/live together" Fitzhugh, was noticeably absent from the relationships ... Vison T-Shirts, behind protected list HOTTEAobserved. The Space Place, will open September 1 . Captain promised to work on that corridor Ladies Night was so successful at the Crib of recent problems. last Friday that it's been signed on as a PAGEANT TEA - At the Miss Cay Mid- weekly event ... And, if you've ever been America pageant in Wichita, Kansas, to one of Ray Martin's swimming pool \asha Kohl of Texas won. Trudy Tyler and parties at his Dallas home, beware of t e former Casey Starr were runners-up- peeping toms! ~rovlng once again, that the best drag in menca still emanates from Texas! PAGE 53 I * .~"~)f *" }II{ * * CORPUS ChrisTEA - The Zodiac, after FIESTA TEA - Tim Ramm, HOT TEA'S # having just moved to a new location, is new reporter for San Antonio, reports that *JOIN AUSTIN'S 1 CRUISE BAR FOR nOwclosed ... The recently cancelled Mr. over 3000 people attended Gay Fiesta at Gay Corpus Christi pageant likely will be La ViII ita Asembly Hall last Sunday. U-Z, held at The Bunkhouse soon ... Hurricane Inc. Flowers won the best booth award, *~ IH1 (Q)\YAYl;r[ IT ~ ~ Alicia forced cancellation of LaFitte's SAFE week screening was a success, and tl! River Party which has been resked to the Fab Drag show emceed by popular ~ TWO NEW SHOWS september ... And Charles Harlos is Pauletta Leigh was a big hit. Heaps of * * * askedto apply gay math to the following photos from the eye of Jim Hamilton's quotient-Alice's 75 plus Greg's 15 equals CRUISE CAMERA are set to be published next ~ go-not 50. week in TWT. MONDAY, AUGUST 29* RUMOR OF WEEK - Yes, College ALAMO ACTION - Although *' • ~ Station may soon have a second gay bar Hurricane Alicia delayed TWT for one day, asthe prospective owner told Scot the 01' gal didn't delay the opening of 10PM • GAY FAMILY FEUD Robertsof TWT'S Aggie Bureau that his Ric's Western and Leather Corral on 11PM • LET'S MAKE A GAY DEAL financing had been secured. Meanwhile, Snuffy's patio last weekend ... Speaking Astraptes goes on as others may come of patios, Executive Health Spa's new sun and go, but Astraptes stays the course as deck is ideal for sunbathing during the the Aggie anchor for gay life in the Brazos day and moonbathing on weekend nights ~ ** Valley. . Ben Montgomery and Barbara Havard WATCH FOR " HOT TEA RIDDLE - If you take the will be in tux and tails "Puttin' On The THE NEW FALL SEASON PREMIERE •• *" * "hot" from David Eave's Magnolia's and Ritz" this weekend during Talk of the OF GAY DYNASTY" add to it the" class" of Jim Ryan from Town's third anniversary which will be JR's,Uptown Dallas, and the Saint- it limelighted by Julee French in fluff/ equals a hot class act ... And, that's just glamour drag ... Bonham Exchange what's under construction, as of last owner, Hap Veltman, is in Los Angeles Monday, next to the Crew's Inn in ye 01' buying a theatre-size screen to install for Peacock location, where a new Dallas SA-Music-Video ... Rick Herron, the club is soon to be birthed. general manager of A Step Above, will also manage Steve Ray's soon-to-open

x •• Waco club called Daddy's Place ... Jeff _1)·,i:...l"",.,t , ··;I\, . Nifong of Cahoots reports to HOT TEA that Scotty Roberts has been in Chicago, i> .•'>,.i..···•..,'·,··"'.'.;·,..·,···r.¥' ,'••" ',.." ". i..'"".. .~!,i'i' ", •.... '\ where his stepfather had passed away. 'Si}., :;1.,,, '., ..•.'...,'" >;..:' y, Sunset Boulevard manager, James "Nancy l Knockoff" Hipps' birthday bash is this GAY WORLD SERIES- Prior to Thursday ... Meanwhile, Alan Gellman departure for the Gay World Series in has departed TWT'S SA Bureau to become Chicago next week, the Houston softball sales manager for the Dallas Bureau of if champs, Dirty Sally's, appeared at a bon TWT ... "Alice" promised, however, to voyage jock auction. And, the CRUISE return to SA at least once a month to i~ CAMERA of TWT'S Greg Havican was patio terrorize high school boys riding in placed for jock flesh and ballpark muscles convertibles on Loop 410 with their fly .It (seesultry, sweaty photos below). open, Tim Ramm assured HOT TEA. 11& l* Ii~I * ~ I r :·.',·"'.' I1 ** **ic I 25~ DRAFT TUESDAYS AND SUNDAYS * * TATTLE TALE - Over $2,500 was donated last Sunday by Rich's to the GPC from the T-Dance and gay pride parade TEXAS video replay ... Bobby Riggs has been appointed assistant manager of Houston's 820 San Pedro 0 RENEGADES Midnite Sun where the devastating Roxie San Antonio .c J 1318 WESTHEIMER HOUSTON 521-3475 Starr has signed on as a regular show cast 224-7739 ~r rnember ... The BRB softball players will sock it to you as they attempt bartending ¢ WELL DRINKS at next Wednesday's Steak/Sports night 75 AND BEER rnaddness ... River City Newsstand is now open 'round the clock with a 27 booth lOAM-7PM DAILY arcade at 8004 Research Blvd. in Austin ... In Dallas, the committed part-owner of SATURDAY FRIDAYS 7PM-llPM CLUB COLOR NIGHT WITH HAPPY HOUR PRICES the temporarily closed Sundance Kids has $1.50 BEER BUST 5-8PM escaped- he and his lover are reportedly SUNDAY SUNDAY $1 BEER BUST ALL YOU CAN DRINK 4PM-BPM holed up somewhere in the big city . And the Round-Ups of Dallas and Austin $1.50 BEER BUST 5-8PM MONDAY are bringing porno-king, Jack Wrangler to PLUS FREE HOT DOGS BARE CHEST NIGHT IN OUR LEATHER LOFT the two Texas clubs for Labor Day HAPPY HOUR PRICES ON WELL DRINKS & BEER weekend. Sit on my face, please! TUESDAY STEAK NIGHT 8PM TUESDAY NAME DROPPER - A group of ladies LEATHER NIGHT-LEATHERMEN DRINK FOR with butch stage names like Mitch, WEDNESDAY HAPPY HOUR PRICES ON WELL DRINKS & BEER Chester, Lynda, Claire, Robby and Terry 2 FOR 1 BEER & WELL starred in "Basically Broadway" at the THURSDAY 8PM-llPM DRINKS 2-8PM $1 BEER BUST ALL YOU CAN DRINK Copa in Beaumont at last Thursday's rnonthly Ladies Night Out ... Darnell DJ-LARY THOMPSON Mure, EJWhite, Kathy Vaughn, Coco and a muscular Don Sharnowski star this Sunday night at the all new Twins II in Houston ... Bill Shawn, formerly of the Mother Load in Los Angeles, blew into Houston after Hurricane Alicia to manage NOW OPEN IT'S 1983 the soon-to-open AI's club ... In Austin, Our address is 1983 West Gray SM."EV David Dauber, senior writer for Merry RIC'S Tyler Moore Showtime Productions, has announced that the new fall TV schedule WESTERN on the crossing channel will include sultry AND episodes of "Gay Dynasty." ... And, Ric 10% Harvey (see photo), ace Copa dj, is now LEATHER spinning wax from noon to six each Sunday on 105 FM, KYKS-FM in Lufkin. CORRAL II CRUISE CAMERA photo by TWT'S Greg TO 75% Havican. ~ ~~-----~AU----G.2" 6-SEPT .3 BAPPYBOUR j MONDAY-SATURDAY UNTIL 8PM '", NOW OPEN AT 2PM F MONDAY-FRIDAY FEATURING ·I'i SWAMPBURGERS OUBRAVA IONES AND 2 FOR 1 BEER & WELL DRINKS FROM 2-4PM Dthe IHtI~h()le .., 1983 WEST GRAY (IN THE RIVER OAKS SHOPPING CENTER) HOUSTON, TEXAS TELEPHONE: 522-1089 HOME OF THE SAN ANTONIO MUSTANGS ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

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\\UI1 ______SPORTS re You Ready for EuroTan? In individual competition, Terry Wolber SAllY'S TO SERIES thought he had won high game with a score HOUSTON - Dirty Sally's softball team of 267 until Gerald Hagan followed later and has left for the annual Gay World Series, bowled 269 to win. Third place went to Ed which will be held in Chicago this year be- Mcintire with 255, TWTSPORTSwas told by ginning next Tuesday, August 30. Dirty Sal- MSA's Sam Immordino. ly's won the Houston men's softball cham- An awards ceremony will be held at the Of- pionship earlier this summer and the right to ficers Club at 6:00pm on Tuesday, August 30, represent this city in the national competi- at which time winners will be presented with tion. the 1983 end-of-season awards. Houston will play on opening day. Pat Vachon will report from the Windy City to OlBA AWARDS TWT SPORTSas the Gay World Series DAllAS - This Sunday afternoon, Au- progresses. gust 28 at 5:00pm, the Oak lawn Bowling Association (OlBA) will hold its end-of- DEADLOCKED AGAIN summer-season pool party and awards pre- DAllAS - There is a three-way tie again sentation for the 1983 summer league sea- for first place in the lambda Bowling league. son, which ended earlier this month. The The top three teams, which are late Cumers, Dunfey Hotel has been selected as the sight High Rollers and Gutter Sluts, have season for the ceremonies. records of 15 wins and 5 losses each, Paul "This was the third year for our summer Kolasci described to TWTSPORTS. bowling league," OlBA's Jim Beck told TWT Two weeks ago, there was also a three-way SPORTS. tie, but the following week the Gutter Sluts Awards will be given to the top three teams Dulledahead. for high scratch series, high game, high hand- Women's high game was won by Sally icap series and high handioap game. Gammage and Cheryl Pierce, who tied with TWT'SRobert Araya will be at the Dunfey scores of 205 each. Men's high game and Hotel to capture the winners on film for TWT series were won by D. Davis with scores of SPORTS. 246 and 645 respectively. POOL PLAYERS MEET FIVE EASY PIECES HOUSTON - Due to Hurricane Alicia, an HOUSTON - The team known as Five organizational meeting scheduled for Wed- EasyPieces has won the 1983 MSA summer nesday, August 17 was postponed to Wed- Monday night bowling rolloffs. The cham- nesday, August 31, 7:00pm, upstairs at the pionship team had been in first place until Barn. last week, when they slipped back to second "Because of this two-week delay, this will place behind Dirty Sally's. be an important meeting for all to attend, as But, the expert sportsmanship of team the agenda will include the election of interim members Doug Campbell, Ed McKelvey, officers, organization of team rosters, and the Tommy Davis, Mike Schedlar and Jerry Retriz- setting of a tentative opening season date," zo rallied to secure the championship fortheir spokesperson Debbie Scott told TWTSPORTS. team. For information, call Scott at (713) 442-2808. Sally's, who had been in first place last week,dropped to third with High Heel Rollers CORPUS GUTTER moving up a notch to claim second place. CORPUS CHRISTI - After two weeks of Although the top two teams, Pieces and bowling in this city's Gay Gutter league, the Rollers, were tied with 8 win-a loss records, Hidden Door #1 is in first place, Chuck Sto- Pieces took first place because of total viak reported to TWTSPORTS. SCores. The Hidden Door #2 is in second place and Top six teams for 1983: Five Easy Pieces the Texas Boys are in third place. (8-4),High Heel Rollers (8-4),Dirty Sally's (7-5), High game last week was won by Lonnie TUShTicklers (6-6),Badd Girls (7-7),and Ted- Deleon, who bowled a 201 game. ,\11.1 dy Bears (2-6).

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Houston. Montrose. Large 1 bedroom apt. in tri- Houston. Montrose. 1710 Indiana. Available Sept. 1. plex. All bills paid, covered pool w/hot tub, private 2 bdrm., $450; 1 bdrm., $315. Carpet, central AlH, drive and good security. (713) 528-7368. mini-blinds, cable ready, quiet, clean, small project. Houston. Condo for rent: large one bedroom No pets. (713) 523-4202. upstaiss, hardwood floors in living room, track Dallas. One & two bedroom units in 14 locations lighting, assigned parking, $425/month, C/AlH. Call just east of Highland Park. (214) 526-9764 or (713) 370-5180. 522-0660. MIDTOWNE SPA San Antonio. San Antonio's Monte Vista, large two Dallas. Oak Lawn duplex. Spacious 1-1 with formal bedroom, energy efficient apartment featuring con- dining, electric kitchen, WID, a paradise enclosed ALL MEMBERSHIPS, LOCKERS, temporary kitchen, walk-in closets, $360. (512) yard with beautiful pool, $550 includes utilities. 2 • 735-3732. bedroom available soon. (214) 387-8789 or 522-3058. 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Landscaped groundS, unique 24 HOURS EVERY DAY I pOols, reduced rent, $475 includes bills & cable, 6 shops, restaurants, beautiful parks, all amenities plus easy access to every section of Houston. Call grnOnth lease, 1 month deposit. Call collect after ~, (214) 528-5288, Jeff. us for lowest rental rates. Soho, (713) 528-5151. HOUSTON. NEW ORLEANS • DENVER • LOS ANGELES -TUJTAUGUST 26 - SEPTEM8EA 1. 1983 PAGE 73 Houston. Woodland Heights: 2810 Beauchamp, Houston. Montrose. Very special 1 bdrm. duplex for Oal/as. Five minutes to Oak Lawn/Baylor area. TWO Houston. Montrose: Drew at Mason. Very nice one discriminating person(s). (713) 520-8197 eves. large two bedroom, 1% bath apartment, pool, WEEKS FREE RENT. Brand new condos, all gay, 8 bedroom apartment, small complex, central air, sauna, central air/heat, $425. (713) 523-8286, Houston. Fairview/Montrose. 2 bdrm. house, centiai two bedrooms, 2% baths, WBFP, WID, 8' high wood $325. (713) 523-8286, 880-4800. 880-4800. AlH, ceiling fans, living room, dining room, kitchen fence, patios, security system in every condo. Roommates welcome. Call (214) 827-9601 or Houston. Montrose efficiency with character. Hard- wood floors, appliances, $5OO/mo., $300 dep., 1 yr: Dallas. Northeast unfurnished room, complete use 528-4560. Only 4 left. wood floors, nice location, $250 + elect. (713) lease. (713) 526-1755 or 529-6421. of home, pool. Dependable, employed. 20/30. $225. Deposit. Call Fred, (214) 279-4291. 880-8022. Houston. Rice/Medical Center duplex. One Houston. Montrose, 1-1, hardwood floors, sep. din- ing room, dishwasher, $350 bills & dep. (713) Houston. Montrose: Michigan at Windsor, super bedroom, one bath with study (or second bedroom), + Houston. Montrose: 2-1, hardwood floors, sep. din- 526-0543, 520-8012. two bedroom apartment, small complex. Ceiling completely remodeled, new hardwoods, ap. ing, mirrored walls, ceiling fans, fake fireplace, $450 fans, central heat/air, $425. (713) 523-8286, 880-4800. pliances, mini-blinds, ceiling fan, track lighting Houston. Montrose, 1-1 in old four-plex, $250 & $275 + bills & dep. (713) 526-0543, 520-8012. security system, $415 + elect. and deposit. Tom' bills & deposit. (713) 526-0543, 520-8012. Houston. Montrose garage apt., spacious, hard- + Houston. Montrose eff. and 1 bedrooms. Quiet, (713) 523-0012. ' wood floors, French doors, nice, must see. $300 + Houston. Greenway Plaza/Summit. 2-2 condo. clean, fresh paint. All bills paid. Ask. about our lay- utli. (713) 880-8022. Bac/iff. Bay house-small-lawn maintenance Quiet, adult complex. $550/mo. Bills paid. (713) away plan. Call Mike, (713) 521-3431, or Cindy, part utilities, furnished. (713) 559-2286. ' 692-5242, after 7pm. 523-2477. Houston. Montrose. One bedroom apt. in 6-plex. Nice. Only $295 + util. (713) 880-8022. Houston. Montrose: Eff. apts. from $250 + elect. Houston. Woodland Heights: 2810 Beauchamp, Houston. Montrose, one bedroom, $310 + electric. Houston. Lease/sale. M~emorial townhouse, Dairy- deposit $150, poolside. Available. Call Tim, (713) nice one bedroom apartment, very near downtown, Small, quiet, friendly complex. POOl, courtyard, no Ashfordll-10. 2-2%-2, cathedral ceiling, fireplace, 528-1089. pool, sauna, central air/heat, $325. (713) 523-8286, pets. (713) 521-0972. 880-4800. garage, remodeled. $77,000-$690/mo. (713) Houston. Montrose. Two bedroom apt., central AlH, Houston. Galleria area. 521-3408. small complex, courtyard, $410 plus elect. No pets. Houston. Heights. House available, two bedroom, BANCROFT PROPERTIES Houston. Heights. Garage apt. Exceptional 3 (713) 523-9523. fenced yard, nice, $525 + util. (713) 880-8022. 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments rooms, AlH, range, refrig., DIW, carpet, fan, deck, Houston. U of H area. 1 bdrm., new track lights, ceil- Houston. Heights: 2807 Bsaucnamp, superb effi- Remodeled apartments, fenced patios, landscaped $350 pi us dep. (713) 668-3023. ing fans, carpets, etc., $310, all bills paid. (713) ciency apartment, very near downtown/Montrose, courtyards, individual air conditioning, from $240 and up. (713) 965-0589. Houston. Heights, 2-1-1, new carpet, ceiling fan, 924-5921 after six. pool, sauna, $235. (713) 523-8286, 880-4800. AlC, appliances, porch, water paid, $445/month, Houston. Heights area: Fabulous, spacious, con- Houston. Montrose. One bedroom, off beaten path, Houston. Montrose. Close-in weekly rentals, conve- $350 security deposit (payable in two installments). temporary three bedroom home. Gourmet kitchen, $295 + elect. (713) 880-8022. nient to bus and shopping. Adults only. $40 to $70. (713) 862-2692. Bill, (713) 520-5709, 861-2501. microwave, central air, washer/dryer, huge two car Houston. Southwest. 66-unit apt. property. One Houston. uston. Montrose/River Oaks. Big two bedrooms, garage. $650 monthly. (713) 523-7022. bdrm. from $260 to $280 + elect., deposit $150. ACKER-BLUM & ASSOCIATES REALTORS, INC. lO/mo., water pd. First week rent free. One effi:, Houston. Another Montrose alternative. Mediterra· Free cable TV, one month free. Birdwood Square LEASING DIVISION ncy left! $275. Bills paid. (713) 529-7916. nean Villas. AugliSt preconversion special: total Apts. (713) 664-8048. "We handle ALL areas of teaslnq your property" Houston. Montrose. Nice small complex with move-in $175. 5621 Bissonnet. (713) 666-2401, ask for John. Houston. Montrose. Upper two bedroom apt. in Listing, Advertising, Showing, Pre-Screening security gate and pleasant courtyard offers one eff., duplex, plenty of windows, $450 plus elect. No pets. and Consummation $225; one 1 bedroom, $295 + util. (713) 880-8022. Houston. Montrose condo, 2-1, cable, washer/dryer, (713) 523-9523. Call Roland Broussard, (713) 520-9898 I Houston. NW Mall. Two bedroom in small complex. kitchen appliances, swimming pool, porch and deck. Small quiet complex. $550. (713) 526-5057. Houston. Eastend near U of H. Two bdrm. apt. in Dallas. BRANDYWINE APTS. Great deal, $325 + util. (713) 880-8022. four-pi ex. Totally renovated, ceiling fans, carpet, ALL UTILITIES PAID Houston. Montrose. Small complex, pool, observa- Houston. Play your stereo loud. 2 bdrm. apartment, fireplace, appliances, AlC. Available. $375 + util., Elite, all adult complex in peaceful setting. One tion deck, one bedroom apt. Available. Very nice, St. Thomas area. Central AlC. $5OO/month. (713) deposit $200. (713) 664-8048. minute off tollway on bus line. Also within easy ac- 522-8054, 665-5207. cess to Stemmons, Harry Hines, Downtown, major quiet, $275 + util. (713) 880-8022. Dallas. Oak Lawn. 2-2 condo, washer, dryer, ice- medical centers. On-site management and Houston. Montrose area eff., 1 & 2 bedrooms star- maker, Levelors, lovely complex, big trees, lawn, Houston. West Univ. 2 bdrm., 1 bath, screened maintenance provided. Also pool and laundry ting at $225. Call now, (713) 520-6966. pool, covered parking, great roommate plan. $550. porch, attached garage, fenced yard. Only $450 + facilities. Open weekends. (214) 522-8360. uti I. (713) 880-8022. Houston. Montrose/St. Thomas area: Office gallery (214) 369-4895. store-front for lease, 400-1900 fe. 1625 Richmond. Houston. Montrose/Rice/Medical. Near SW. Houston. Townhome in Montrose. Living, dining Houston. Montrose duplex. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, ceil- (713) 522-6054, 665-5207. Beautiful, small complex. Large 2-2% studio apart- room, completely equipped kitchen with ing fan upstairs, mini-blinds, central AlH. 414 ment. French windows, skylight, patio; also, large 1 washer/dryer, 2 bedrooms, 1% baths. Adults only. Houston. Roommate special-$25 deposit, large 2 Peden, close to downtown. $425 + utilities. Call bedroom, patio, pool, laundry. Quiet, secure. Bills No pets. (713) 528-7342. bedroom, adult complex. (713) 777-0905. (713) 521-2294. paid. (713) 523-5028.

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TWT AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER1. 1983 PAGE 80 TWT AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBEA1. 1983 PAGE 81 \\911 FIRST ANNUAL -- __ THE GUIDE ABILENE CHURCH (Area Code: 915) BEAUMONT CLUBS (Area Code: 409) LABOR DAY Exodus MCC 1925 Collins/P.O. 2473 676-2482 Copa . . 304 Orleans 832-4206 ABILENE CLUB (Area Code: 915) BEAUMONT COUNSELING (Area Code: 409) WEEKEND CELEBRATION Walnut SI. Pub 4th & Walnut. . 677-2522 Institute of Mental Devel. .... 2182 Eastex Fwy ..... 899-2390 AMARILLO CHURCH (Area Code: 806) COLLEGE STATION ORGANIZATIONs/HELPLINES MCC P.O. 1276179105 :J83.OOI34 (Area Code: 409) • FRIDAY-AFTER HOURS AMARILLO CLUBS (Area Code: 806) Alternative P.O. 8109177844 846-2106 Papillion 401 Taylor. . .. 374-1342 Gay Student Services. . 846-2106 • SATURDAY-AFTER HOURS Take Five 323 West 10th 372-9240 Lambda Christian Fellowship of Brazos Valley 846-2106 AMARILLO ORGANIZATIONS (Area Code: 806) Project Rainbow 846-2106 • SUNDAY-COUNTRY T-DANCE AA (24-hours) . . .. 37:J.OO25 COLLEGE STATION CLUB (Area Code: 409) Crisis lntervention . .376-4251 Astraptes 805-C Welborn Rd 693-4050 PLUS FREE HAMBURGERS ON THE PATIO Gay Community SelVices P.O. 2324179105 . CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH (Area Code: 512) ARLINGTON CLUB (Area Code: 817) Unitarian Church . . ... 3125 Home Rd. WITH 25¢ DRAFT BEER 65l1Arlington . . 1851 W. Division 275-9138 CORPUS CHRISTI CLUBS (Area Code: 512) Tarrant County Mining Co 735 N. Collins 265-6448 Bunkhouse 5945 Williams @ Airline 993-6921 JACK WRANGLER IN PERSON-l0:30PM ARLINGTON ORGANIZATIONs/HELPLINES (Area Code: 817) Hidden Door. . .1003 Morgan Ave 882-0183 Tarrant County Gay Alliance 926-3521 Jolly Jack II 413 Peoples 881.9049 UTA Comm. Serv. Cntr. (psychiatric help) 273-2165 Lafittes 5880 Everhart 992.3448 AUSTIN ADULT BOOKSTORES (Area Code: 512) Sandbar. . 408 Taylor 884-0277 Austin 6 521 Thompson .3855328 Zodiac 208 N. Water 883-7753 Fortress 505 E. 6th 472-1452 CORPUS CHRISTI ORGANIZATIONs/HELPLINES Mr. Peepers 213 E. 6th 478{)243 (Area Code: 512) River City Newsstand 8004 Research Blvd 459-8274 Alpha Plasma Center 3105 Ayers SI. 883-2640 Stallion Bookstore 706 E. 6th 47:w069 Gay Alcoholics Anon.. 3125 Home Rd .... 882-07091937·1361 Stud's 1·35& Braker Ln.. . 834-2911 DALLAS ATTORNEYS (Area Code: 214) Texas No.1 Newsstand 1910 Guadalupe 472·0010 Day, Kim K. . .1309 Main #1112 .742·2281 Wild Bill's 613 W 29th. . 477-0457 Koss, Gregory .4503 Lemmon .559-4760 AUSTIN BATH (Area Code: 512) Kowalski, John. . 3131 Turtle Creek #222 . .526-9699 Club Austin YJ8 W. 16th 476-7986 Stewart & Solomon 3720 N. Hall #603 . .526-6034 AUSTIN BUSINESSES/SERVICES (Area Code: 512) DALLAS BATH (Area Code: 214) Eagle Leather 705 Red River . Club Dallas. . .2616 Swiss 821.1990 Hair Replacement Tech 706 W. MLK Blvd. #8 477-1492 Midtowne Spa 2509 Pacific 821-8988 Men at Work (domestic serv.) 444-8960 DALLAS BUSINESSES/SERVICES (Area Code: 214) Mr. Video. . 213 E. 6th. . 478{)243 A Better Car Rental 3704 Maple 526-8496 Taylor, Scott (photography) 928{)253 A Sharper Image (domestic) 3409 Oak Lawn #206 .. 526-1442 Video Barn 708 E. 6th . 47:w069 Araya, Robert (photography)...... 521-<,284 Wax Attack Records 609 E. 7th 47~13 Area Moving Company 742.5851 AUSTIN CHURCH (Area Code: 512) B&W Liquors 4044 Cedar Springs. .526-5820 MCCA P.O. 18961178760 443-3332 Body Works 351-0200 AUSTIN CLUBS (Area Code: 512) Brownstone @ Reagan 2728 Reagan 692·1700 Back Street Basics 611 E.7th 477-3391 Chevelle Apts 2611 Throckmorton 526-4990 Boat House 407 Colorado...... 474-9667 Crossroads Market 521-8919 Chances 900 Red River 472-8273 Discovery Apts 2911 Clydedale .361·9421 Dirty Sally's Apartment ..... 2828 Rio Grande 478-8782 Eagle Leathers 3912 Cedar Springs 528-4820 Pizazz. . .404 Colorado. . 474-7003 .4025 Maple Ave 528-4820 Private Cellar 709 E. 6th 477-0387 .4117 Maple Ave 528-4820 The Crossing 611 Red River. .476-3811 EuroTan. . 4012 Cedar Springs 522·5810 Round Up Saloon 705 Red River 478-8806 Fantasy Tales Enterprises P.O. 7323175209. ,w ~ AUSTIN ORGANIZATIONs/HELPLINES (Area Code: 512) Foster, Timothy (CPA) 3409 Oak Lawn #211 526-6009 AIDS Task Force 2206 Newfieldl78703 Gaspipe 4012 Maple 526-5982 AI·Anon-Lambda 5518 Burnet Rd 451·3071 Hair Revue 2525 Wycliff 522-8481 Alcoholics Anon.-Lambda 5518 Burnet Rd 451·3071 High Voltage. .4008 Cedar Springs 522·5800 '\ c. ~ American Gay Atheists P.O. 8644178712 Jartran Truck Rental. . 3704 Maple 526-8496 Austin Lambda 302 W 15th . .478-8653 Jim Richardson & Assoc. (real estate) 3615 N. Hall . Austin Lesbian'Gay Pride Week Task Force. P.O. 13303!78711 . at Lee Park 521·3000 Austin VD Screening & Clinic 15 Waller 489-2070 Kingswood Apartments 2727 Kings Rd. . 526-2690 Brighter Day Counseling Ctr 451·2255 Linda's Surplus Store 4323 Maple 526-6601 Dignity/Austin . P.O. 7471 441·2241 Little John's Carpet Care Co. .3409 Oak Lawn #206 . 526-9737 Gayline . P.O. 8559178712 477-6699 Lobo Bookshop 4008 "C" Cedar Springs 522·1132 ~"I1P ,~ t-ID Gay Nurses Alliance. .. . 2206 Newfieldl78703 . Memorabilias 3908 Cedar Springs 522-6601 OPEN 8PM MONDAY Gay Student Assocation P.O. 275, UT Union Bldg . Memorabilias Boutique, Etc ..... 3109 Reagan 521-8217 ...... ZIP78712. 441·3678 Men At Work (domestic service) . . 579-1153 THRU SATURDAY Hotline-MH/MR(24hrs) ...... 472·HELP Mountain Oak (carpentry) .... 4333 Bowser #43 521·9270 7PM SUNDAY aus Law Students for Human Rights. . . UT Law School Oak Lawn Records 3810 Congress #121 .521-0350 ...... 727 E. 28thl78705 Off the Street 3921 Cedar Springs 521·9051 LeSbian/Gay Political Caucus P.O. 822178767 .474-2717 Roommates of America. . 458-7227 705 RED RIVER AUSTIN 478-6806 Lesbian/Gay Speakers Group 302 W 15th ..... 478-8653 Royal Limousine 3409 Oak Lawn #206 522·3290 Progressive Education Foundation .... P.O. 4364178765 Season Air (AlC, elec., plumb.) .... Metro-261-0335 Unit 5095 Republican Alternative Comm .... P.O. 1077178767. .453-5028 S.O.S. Bonding 3409 Oak Lawn #206 526-4944 BEAUMONT CHURCHES (Area Code: 409) Spindletop Apts 5929 Melody Ln 361·9587 GOlden Triangle Church of Christian Faith . Sun States Management (leasing) 521-4373 ...... 6950 College Unit G 860-5159 Tapelenders 3910 Cedar Springs 528-6344 Trinity Rte. 81P.O. 510177630 835-68781883-6655 TL Construction 2505 Throckmorton 521·9723

TWT AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER1. 1983 PAGE 82 TWT AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER1, 1983 PAGE 83 Oak Lawn Softball Assoc. . .. 55g.o782 Ballpark 1830 W Alabama. New Freedom Christian Church .... 912 W 11th .... 591-1342 Tonsorium . . .2900 Henderson. . .. 823-1410 Oak Lawn Symphonic Band...... 351-6697 Cinema Southeast. . .. 2730 S. Richey. Presbytery of New Covenant (Pres. Ctr.) .41 Oakdale. 526-2565 TWT Magazine. . .3-409 Oak Lawn #206 . . ... 52H1622 Oak Lawn Tennis Assoc. 6036 Birchbrook #128175206 526-5717 Stadium 4629 W 34th. . .683-1666 Weslayan Fellowship (Methodist) .. 1222 Eastwood .. 864-8899 Union Jack ... 3918 Cedar Springs .. 528-9604 Parents Anonymous .264-1108 Studz News 1132 W Alabama HOUSTON CLUBS (Area Code: 713) Viewpoint (apartments). .10602 Stove Canyon. .. 36g.4896 Pegasus (Prof. & Bus. Org) . . .. 348-8581 Talk of the Town I 8228 Gulf Fwy. 1-455 @ HowardiBelfort exit Bacchus 523 Lovett 523-3396 WV Records. . .. 3906 Cedar Springs. .522·3470 Peoples Sovereign Court. . . . P.O. 35532. . . . 521.a541 Talk of the Town II. . ... 4121 I-45N @ Crosstimbers . Baja's. . 402 Lovett 527-9866 Wycliff Terrace Apts.. . . Wyctiff & Totl Rd.. . .. 522.()520 Police Harassment Reporting . . . .. 522·5991/528-4233 Talk of the Town III .3519 Bellaire Barn 710 Pacific 528-9427 DALLAS CHURCHES (Area Code: 214) Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns. . . . .522-7813 West hollow Books 13990 Westheimer 558-5133 Brazos River Bottom 2400 Brazos. .528-9192 Bethany Presbyterian Church .... 528-4084 SMU-Gay/Lesbian Stu. Org. . P.O. 1636175275 HOUSTON ADULT THEATRES (Area Code: 713) Briar Patch 2294 Holcombe 665-9678 Church of Universal Truth ... P.O. Box 683175221 .. 826-7671 STD Clinic .1936 Amelia CI. . 92Q.7950 French Quarter 3201 Louisiana. . 527-0782 Catch One 4915 Martin Luther King Blvd 641·2521 Community Gospel Center. . .321 W Zang .942-3277 Suicide Prevention. . .. 828-1000 Talk of the Town 8228 Gulf Fwy .. Charlotte's 911 W Drew 528-6840 First Unitarian Church of Dallas ... 4015 Normandy THRF. ..3128 Lemmon Ave E#304 ZIP 75204 . .522-5991 HOUSTON ATIORNEYS (Area Code: 713) Chicken Coop 535 Westheimer . . .526-2240 Holy Trinity Community Church .. 4402 Roseland .. 827·5088 O'Kane, Patricia 3212 Smith #102 526-7911 (Texas Human Rights Foundation) Copa 2631 Richmond 528-2259 MCC-Dallas . .2701 Reagan. . ... 526-6221 T.RAS.H. of America. . . PO. 36235 . . .522-8464 Telford, Phillip 660-8621 Deuble R Saloon 5731 Kirby 521.1444 DALLAS CLUBS (Area Code: 214) Turtle Creek Chorale. . P.O. 190806175219. .368-5500 HOUSTON BATHS/GYM (Area Code: 713) Dirty Sally's 220 Avondale 529-7525 Changes .2515 N. Fitzhugh .824-9158 Violence Against Gays NGTF Hotline. . 1-8OQ.221·7044 Club Houston 2205 Fannin 65g.4998 E/J's 1213 Richmond 527-9071 Crews Inn . .3220 N. Fitzhugh . . . 526-9320 DALLAS RESTAURANTS (Area Code: 214) Midtowne Spa. . 3100 Fannin @ Elgin 522-2379 Exile 1011 Bell 659-Q.453 Crib .5404 Lemmon ... 521-6553 Grand Crystal Palace. . .2424 Swiss Ave. . . .824-1263 2306 Club 2306 Genesee 528-6235 Galleon 2303 Richmond 522-7616 Eighth Day. . . .2509 N. Fitzhugh. . .827-3765 Wok Restaurant. . . .4006 Cedar Springs. .528-0000 HOUSTON BUSINESSESISERVICES JR's 808 Pacific 521-2519 4001 .. 4001 Cedar Springs. . .. 522·4001 DALLAS THEATRE (Area Code: 214) (Area Code: 713) Just Marion & Lynn's 817 Fairview 528-9110 Fraternity House ... 3215 N. Fitzhugh .. 521-1651 Granada. .3524 Greenville Ave. .823-9610 A-Bugman Pest Control PO. 30102177249 228-4626 Kindred Spirits 5245 Buffalo Speedway 665-9756 Hidden Door .5025 Bowser ... 526-9211 Inwood Theatre .5458 Lovers Lane .. Apollo Hair Systems 7329 SW Fwy 988-4084 La Musiquera 4830 N. Main 862-9187 Hideaway. . .. 4144 Buena Vista. . 55g.2966 Majestic 1925 Elm Street Basic Brothers Clothing 1220 Westheimer 522-1626 Lola's Keybcard 2327 Grant 528-8342 High Country ... 3121 Inwood .351-2278 DENTON ORGANIZATION (Area Code: 817) Boulevard Properties (Montrose/Heights) 966-7943 Mary's 1022 Westheimer 528-6851 JR's . . .. 3923 Cedar Springs. . ... 528-1004 GLAD (Gay/Lesbian Assoc. of Denton) .... P.O. Box 951 Cut Flowers, Inc ' 5105 Montrose 521-9653 Midnite Sun 534 Westheimer 526-7519 Jugs. .2812 N. Henderson. .823-0746 362-1661/367-8216 ...... 2513 Rice Blvd 522-1775 Montrose Mining Co. . 805 Pacific 529-7488 No Name Bar...... 2513 N. Fitzhugh. . .. 823-0790 DICKENSON ORGANIZATIONS (Area Code: 713) DCC Printing 3232 Fannin @ Elgin 528-3232 Numbers 300 Westheimer 526-6551 Old Plantation .... 3911 Cedar Springs .526-5590 Texas Bay Area Gays. . P.O. Box 661 .332-3737 Dewnbeat Records. . .. 2111 Richmond 523-8348 Officers Club 2700 Albany 523-4084 Round-Up Saloon. . .. 3912·14 Cedar Spgs . . .522-9611 EL PASO CLUBS (Area Code: 915) Dramatika 3224 Yoakum 528-5457 Outlaws, The 1419 Richmond , 528-6903 Saint, The .2609 N. Pearl .871-1070 Old Plantation. .219 S. Ochoa. . .533-6055 Eagle Leathers 1625 Richmond 526-1490 Pink Elephant 1218 Leeland 65g.()Q4Q Snake Pit .3136 Routh ... 871·1955 San Antonio Mining Co ..... 800 E. San Antonio. ..546-9903 .. 1022 Westheimer . . .. 522-0651 Play Land West 3012 Milam. . . _ 528-6868 Sundance Kids. . .. 4025 Maple. . .. 526-9173 Whispers . . .601 N. EI Paso . . .. 544-6969 ...... 1732Westheimer 526-1490 Ranch 6620';' S. Main _ 528-6730 Tex's Ranch. .4117 Maple. . . .526-9302 EL PASO ORGANIZATIONS (Area Code: 915) Erotic Cabaret 1222 Westheimer 528-4565 Rascals 2702 Kirby. . 524-6272 Throckmorton Mine Co ..... 3014 Throckmorton .... 521-4205 Alpha Plasma Center .720 Texas Ave. . .. 532-5322 Eurotan 3701 Montrose. . 529-5100 Rich's 2401 San Jacinto 650-0769 Unicorn. . . .4125 Lemmon. . . . .521-4666 Dignity/EI Paso . . .. P.O. Box 26523 .. Francisco's Hair 901 Richmond 523-0438 Ripcord 521-2792 DALLAS COUNSELING (Area Code: 214) Gala EI Paso P.O. 5659/79955 .544-7475 FriendSearch (intro/social) .. 3400 Montrose #310 .. 523-2925 Risky Business. . 2700 Albany 528-3611 Julian, Debra, M.S...... 53Q.9358 Gay Switchbcard . PO. 5659 . . .584-3822 Gay Area Telephone Dir .... 3317 Montrose #1010 ... 757-7093 Texas Renegades 1318 Westheimer 521-3475 Oak Lawn Counseling Ctr. .3409 Oak Lawn #202 .. 528-2081 FORT WORTH BUSINESS (Area Code: 817) Hairliners 710 Hawthorne "A" . . 52Q.7730 The Same 01' Hole 109 Tuam 528-9128 DALLAS DOCTORSIDENTISTS (Area Code: 214) Macareno, AI (photography) . .735-1614 Hair Plus by Den 2017 Westheimer 526-HAIR Twins 535 Westheimer @ Stanford 520-0244 Community Medical Clinic .. 3-409 Oak Lawn #209 .. 528-3030 FORT WORTH CHURCH (Area Code: 817) Havican, Greg (photography) . . 522-9369 Venture-N 2923 S. Main. . 522-0000 DeBrucque, DDS . . .2735 N. Washington . . . 522·2000 Agape MCC .4616 S.E. Loop 820 .. 535-5002 Hou-Tex (glass service) 1214 Leeland .65Q.8205 Wild Bill's Corral Jackson @ Grant 522-7361 Saginaw, Michael, D.P.N .... 3-409 Oak Lawn #116 ... 526-5051 FORT WORTH CLUBS (Area Code: 817) Jay Hamburger Photography 1817 State 86g.()OO9 HOUSTON COUNSELfNG (Area Code: 713) DALLAS FITNESS CENTER (Area Code: 214) Come Along Inn. . S. Jennings @ Pennsylvania ... 332·()720 Kwik-Kopy 3317 Montrose 522·1896 Hewes, Ted, M.S.W (psychotherapy) 527-9090 Fitness Exchange .... 2615 Oak Lawn #101. .. 526-1220 Corral. .621 Hemphill. . .335-0196 Leathenworks 4307 Montrose 529-0120 Hinkle, David 0., M.D ... 3400 Montrose, Suite 501 .. 522·9816 DALLAS ORGANIZATtONSIHELPLINES (Area Code: 214) DJ's . . 1308SI. Louis. ..927·7321 Limousines d'Elegance 523-4352 Institute of Mental Devel...... 3400 Montrose ..... 523-0760 Affirmation/Methodist...... 528-4913 Dewntowner . . 3208 W 7th . . ... 332-0335 Mediterranean Villas (condo) 5625 Bissonet 666-4440 Kingan, Peter L, M.A. ..3400 Montrose, Suite 501 .. 522-9816 Affirmation/Mormon .55g.3353 651 Club. .651 S. Jennings. .332-0745 Montrose Ventures, Inc 2205 Montrose 527-0686 Montrose Counseling Ctr. (psychotherapy & alcoholism treat- AIDS Hotline. .528-2181 Tender Trap. .1815 E. Lancaster. . .. 335-0031 Movemasters 1925 Westheimer 521·3155 ment) 900 Lovett #203 529-0037 Alcoholics Anonymous (Dallas Lambda) . . .. 698-0200 Tequila Sunrise. 1612 Park Place. . ... 927-8681 Oh Boy Boots 912 Westheimer 524-7859 Psychiatry & Family Therapy Ctr. . . .. 3400 Montrose #501 Alcohol Treatment Center. . .3949 Maple. . .559-4350 The Lumber Company. . .700 S. Jennings. . .332-0192 Pace Theatrical 1124 Lovett 526-7666 ...... 522-9816 Black & White Men Together. . . PO. 36133175235 The Office. .1209 Jacksbcro Hwy. . . .. 624-0187 Park Liquor Wholesale 3207 Montrose 523-0427 HOUSTON DOCTORSIDENTfSTS (Area Code: 713) Cliff Dwellers Social Club. . .. 321 N. Zang. . ... 943-0069 The Other Place. .200 N. Vacek. . .335-1901 Paul Peters (escorts) 666-2299 Fraternali, Paul, DDS No.6 Chelsea PI. 523-7432 Community Productions .3331 Knight-D .. 521-2037 FORT WORTH ORGANIZATIONSIHELPLINES pHOTography; Eli Gukich 523-0315 Jackson, R Mark, 0.0. (optometrist) 881-9666 Community Resource Center/Gayline .. 748-6790 (Area Code: 817) Plant House 812 Westheimer 529-6050 Smith, Bruce W, DDS 4410 Montrose 529-4364 Concerned Amer. /Preserv/Human Rights .233-3100 Center for the Community .2412 Lipscomb .. 926-3521 Record Rack 3109 S. Shepherd. . 524-3602 Strauss, Gerald Z., MD 12 Oak Tower, #1330 877-8805 Dallas AIDS Action Project. . . PO. 191374. . .522-6900 Crisis/Suicide Intervention (24 hour help) .336-3355 RMS Automotive 1759 Westheimer . . .529-5855 HOUSTON FITNESS CENTERS (Area Code: 713) Dallas Alternate. . .. 748-6790 Dignity/Fort Worth. P.O. Box 13039/Arlingtonl76013 .283-8588 RW Key & Lock Co 1612 Westheimer 526-2657 Fitness Exchange 3307 Richmond 524-9932 Dallas Emergency. . . .. 744-4444 FI. Worth Sports Assoc. . (volleyball, tennis, racquetball, 24-hour emergency 522-1615 Jim's Gym 607 Westheimer 528-5467 Dallas Gay Alliance. . .. P.O. 190712175219 . . .528-4233 softball) . .248-3573 Single Services (I & dlc) 1615 Westheimer 524-9560 HOUSTON ORGANIZATIONSIHELPLINES (Area Code: 713) Dallas Motorcycle Club . PO. 190525175219 .826-4528 Imperial Court-Golden Lion . . .87()'2470 Spec's Unlimited 4709 Richmond 961-9705 A Capella Chorus (Church of Christ Gays) 777-9286 Deaf Action Center .. 521-0407 Lambda M. . ...332-3533 Speedy Printing 5400 Bellaire 667-7417 ACLU 1236 W Gray 524-5925 Dignity/Outreach of Dallas. . PO. 50868f75250 .... 33(}1063 Lutherans Concerned .. P.O. 881/Bedford, TX 76021 .. 595-1176 Texas Lineman (erotic phone fantasy) 96Q.8082 AIDS Foundation 1001 Westheimer #193 524·AIDS Drug Treatment Clinic. . . .401 Exposition. . .826-8030 Tarrant Co. Gay Alliance. P.O. Box 11044 ZIP 76109 .571-6977 Tire Place .. 1307 Fairview 529-1414 American Gay Atheists PO. 66711177266 Emergence (Christian Scientists). . .. P.O. 2878175221 V.D. Clinic. .1800 University. . ... 87().7223 Too! Too! Graphics 3317 Montrose #1192 . American Leathermen . . 528-8528 Episcopallntegrity/D-FW. . PO. 190331 ... 522·1196/691-8403 GALVESTON CHURCH (Area Code: 409) TROPHIES by Single Services .. 1615 Westheimer .. 524-9560 Astro Rainbcw Alliance for the Deaf 52Q.9451 (voice) Evangelicals Concerned ... 2901 Knight #111 .522-2061 Metropolitan Community Church .. 1824 Broadway .. 765-7626 T.S.T. & Co. (movers) 778-1512 520-0552 (TTY) Gay Academic Union of N. TX PO. 2402175221 ... 821-5833 . or 529-6616 TWT Magazine 2205 Montrose. . .. 527-9111 BWMT(Black & White Me~'T;9~tj,~~: . Gay Atheist League of America P.O. 190215/75219. GALVESTON CLUBS (Area Code: 409) TWT Graphics (Art Design, Typesetting) 527-9111 3317 Montrose #1142 . . 529-3211 Gay Bowling League. . .. 528-2963 Blue Room. . .. 214 23rd ...... 763-9031 Union Jack 1212 Westheimer 528-9600 CHE PO. 3045177253 ,. ,. , 68().33-46 Gay Mensa .... 254-2544 Fly. . .2101 0';' S1. .. 763-9842 Vic Toucho (insurance) 893-1044 Choices (Lesbian Mothers). . , 529-4975 Gay Overeaters Anonymous ...... 948-3640 Kon-Tlki . . ... 214 23rd . .763-9031 Wilde & Stein Books 802 Westheimer 529-7014 Colt 45's...... 528-9192 Gay Parents .... 3444 Normandy .. 528-1024 Mary's II 2502 Q ';' St 763-9435 Yellow Cab 236-1111 Conroe Area Gay Women ...... , . , . 756-0354 Gay Unitarians. .528-3990 Robert's LaFitte. . .213 Kempner 765-8896 HOUSTON CHURCHES (Area Code: 713) Crisis Hotline. . 228-1505 Gay Volleyball Assoc...... 526-6433 Silver Palace. . .2214 Mechanic. .763-9334 AytzChayim. . .217 Fairview @ Taft 688-8996 Dial-A·Gay-Atheist . . 457-6660 Greater Dallas Info & Referral Service .. 747·3711 Diana Foundation . 2700 Masonl77006 . 524-5791 Trammps .. 627 Winnie .... 763-1247 Bering Memorial UMC 1440 Harold 526-1017 Herpes Help Hotline. . ... MIW/F-7·11p. . . .742-9888 Dignity (Catholic gays) P.O. 528-7644 GLEN ROSE ACCOMMODATION (Area Code: 817) Chapel of the Woodlands 7500 Pinemont #503 46Q.1712 68821177266 ..... Integrity-DallaS/FI. Worth .522-6305 Episcopal Integrity Houston PO. 66008. . .526-0555 EI Rancho Vista. . ... P.O. Box 245176043 .897-4982 Church of Christ 1700 Montrose 777-9286 Lawyer Referral . . 745-1227 Family & Friends of Gays (Houston) . .464-6663 HOUSTON ACCOMMODATIONS (Area Code: 713) Church of Christian Faith 217- Fairview @ Taft 529-8005 Lutherans Concerned. . P.O. 881/Bedfordl76021 .. 526-2553 Family & Friends of Gays (Spring hotline). . 353-4792 Martinique Motor Lodge. . .4223 SW Fwy. . . .. 84Q.8600 Church of Pentecostal Unity 850-7286 N.O.w. Lesbian Rights. . .3108 Routh SI. .. 742-6918 Community Gospel Center .... 1700 Montrose 523-6018 Family Connection (youth shelter) . . .. , 523-6825 Star Lite Inn .. 215 Westheimer ..... 521-2114 Oak Lawn Block Assoc.. . . PO. 190408175219 .. First Unitarian Church. . .. 5210 Fannin. . 526-1571 Fast Release Emergency Defense (FRED). . 528-6969 HOUSTON ADULTNIDEO BOOKSTORES (Area Code: 713) Oak Lawn Bowling Association. . ... Jim. .528-2963 MCCR 1919 Decatur 861-9149 Frontrunners (joggers) . . 529-1288 Oak Lawn Medical Clinic ... 2601 Wellbcrn ... 522·7770 Asylum. . . . .1201 Richmond.

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