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ISSUE 1071 www.houstonvoice.com ALL THE NEWS FOR YOUR LIFE. AND YOUR STYLE. MAY 4, 2001 INSIDE Senate committee passes hate crimes bill Ellis says he's one vote away from bringing legislation before full Senate for debate
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A Senate committee passed a hate mmes bill Wednesday designed to strengthen penalties for cnmes mott\'at cJ by race, religion, sexual preference, age and gender. The Senate Criminal Justice Sean Carter resigns post Committee approved the bill on a 5-1 as president of the vote after hearing testimony on it and a Houston Gay and Lesbian proposal that would wipe out any men Political Caucus, citing tion of specific groups that would be pro health concerns as his tected under the legislation. No vote was reason for leaving. taken on the proposal by Sen. Todd Page 2 Staples, R-Palestine. Senators Kenneth Armbrister, D Victoria, Mike Moncrief, D Fort Worth; Steve Ogdl·n, R-Bryan; Royce West, D Sen. Rodney Ellis, 0-Houston, is shown at the side of the Senate floor during the session on April D.1 1l.1s; ,ind John Whitmire, 0-Houston 18, in Austin. Ellis is Senate sponsor of the James Byrd Hate Crimes Act, which was passed by a :i:> Continued on Page 12 Senate committee on Wednesday. Galveston going gay Real estate is booming on Galveston; Historic Home Island set to launch Tour offers glimpse at marketing campaign to isle's past. Page 2, 11 attract gay tourism by D.L. GROOVER
Galveston wants you• Before you can say Seawall Boulevard, a hefty campaign is soon to debut courtesv of the Galveston Island Con\'enhon ·& \'bitors Bureau, and vou are the target.---- . Gay B&Bs on isle Page 15 • Six gay bars in Galveston Page 15 • Real Estate booming on island With six to choose from, Page 2 Galveston's gay bar scene In the trade it'~ known as the "alter offers something for nallvt• market segment," \\ e call 11 gay everyone. Rainbow flags abound in Galveston and the city's tourism bureau wants mainlanders to know their Page 15 men and le.bians. The pnnted brochure business is welcome on the island. The Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau is about to is imminent. Galve~ton wanb your launch a marketing campaign to attract gay men and lesbians lo the Gulfside city which boasts six gay bars and two gay hotels. :i:> Continued on Page 13 2 NEWS MAY 4, 2001 • HO USTON VO ICE
INSIDE NEWS Sean Carter resigns presidency of HCLPC Heolrh news ••.. •••••..• •. •••• ••. •.4 Deborah Rogers mainly to the changes, positive changes, in Notional news ..•...... •. . . •...... 3 the community over the years. appointed interim "We have seen the expansion of political Police news •••• •••...... 6 president until July organizations in Houston with the Stonewall Democrats, Log Cabin Republicans, Southern news •••••• ...... 5 elections Progressive Voters in Action. Of course, this spreads the resources around, particularly Quote/ unquote •••• .•.• ••• ...... • .10 by MARIA MINICl.iCCI the volunteer base to several places." Bunnies distribute monies .••...... 7 Carter was quick to clarify any mispercep EDITOR'S NOTE: In an exclusive intervu-w tion about working against Progressive with the Houston Voice, Scan Carter spoke about Voters m Action (PVA) or the Caucus becom his decision to resign as tire current president of ing obsolete. VOICES &ECHOES tire Gay and l.e;bian Political Caucus "We see our work as very compatible and have always been eager to work with them. 1 Minicucci: Day in the life of a gay islander ...8 Sean Carter announced his decision to think they are doing a great job-they are wdl resign as president of the Houston Gay and organized, have paid staff and we are on the Murphy: Home again, this lime on •he isle ...9 Lesbian Political Caucus at a Caucus meetmb same page as far as our goals and our mission." Sean Carter submitted his resignation as presi· 'Dykes to Watch Out For' ...... 9 on Wednesday, May 2, a ting health conccm Carter also negates the suspicion that the as his reason for leaving. dent of the Houston Gay and Lesbian Political Caucus may be obsolete. "l have had a wonderful time working Caucus at the group's Moy 2 meeting, citing "Absolutely not! This upcoming city elec \\ith thb orgaruzation. As many of you knO\\ health concerns as his reason for leaving. tion is 1ust one example of our viability. Our OUT ON THE BAYOU I am HIV-positive. I have always been a more of those passionate people." endorsement process has a respected reputa strong voice to others living with HIV, and Carter was elected president of the Caucus tion throughout the city of Houston. We have Staying gay in Galveston ....•.. . ••••. 15 now 1t is time to take mv own advice. in 2lXXl. At that time, he viewed the organiza been and continue to be consistently fair and "The amount of pres'sure and anxiety that tion as continuing to be quite viable and began clean with regard to screening candidates. Goy bars abound on isle ...... •. .1 5 this posttion requires takes a lot out of a very his term with a set of goals and a \ision. "This upcoming election, we will be on Home Front: Container gardens •.. •• ••• 16 healthy individual, but it has taken even ''When I became president, the Caucus had board to continue that process." more out of someone with a deficient some obvious priorities: increase membership, Carter also mentioned plans for the Eating Out at Fish Tales ...... 20 immune system." fund-raising. solidify voter registration." Caucus board to organize a joint fund-raiser Carter said he is proud to have been affiliat Eighteen months later, Carter acknowl with PVA in the near future pertaining to the On Stage: Armed and dangerous ...... 21 ed with the 25-year-old political organization. edges the success of making the Caucus November election. "When 1 became involved in the Caucus financially solvent and the successful voter Carter readily admits that the decision to Bayou Calendar • • • • . • . • ••••. •••. 19 in 1998, I was awed by the group of passion· registration process. He adds that the mem step down as president was a struggle. During ate people involved and I quickly became one bership did not increase and attributes that Community Calendar •. •. .. . .•.. . .22-23 ~ Continued on Page 11 Occasions ...... 26 My Stars! ...... 2 7 Galveston real estate offers buyer's market From historic Victorians ClASSIFIEDS . . . • . . . . • • • • . • 14·25 to beach front condos, isle has affordable options for a home Issue 1071 away from home
by ELLA TYLER
Perhaps your day or weekend on Galveston leaves you wanting more More sun, sand .ind water. Or perhaps you want less. Less traffic, hassle and stress. Or per haps the home tour kindled a desire to Al materia 111 Houston VOice s protected by restore a Victonan cottage federa copyright l.lW and may not be repro All of a sudden, the idea of havmg a duced Wllhol.t tile wnnen consent cA Houston VOIC(O The sexual orientatlOO ol adllerllSers. weekend home on Galveston may seem phOtographers. wr~ers and cartoontSts pub worth mvesllgating. ~ed herein IS neither "'!erred or omphed. T'le After drivmg around with the Sunday appearance of names or poctoroal representa· liOn does llOI necessar ¥ llldica•e the sexual Galveston County Daily News real estate ~:on Voice accepts unsofieited editorial idea seems absolutely compelling. material but cannot take responsib ty for ts For example, the Deem Realty ad Galveston is home to many Victorian-style houses, many of which have historic designation for reti.rn T'1e editor •eserves the rlgN to accep~ showed a updated Victorian duplex for reject or edit any submiSs1on. surviving the storm of 1900. All nghts revert IO auth<>rs upon $100,000 and a little cottage in the "Silk pubficalion. Guide ones for freelance Stocking" area that was being auctioned muted to downtown Houston for five sec if they would like living here full time. eo:-tributors are available upon request with a minimum bid of $30,000-and a years. They come down Friday nights and go to Houston Voice closing date for bids of May 1. Sorry "The drive wasn't any worse for me work from here on Monday and eventually 500 Lovett Blvd., Suite 200 David Bowers of the House Company than for people who were coming in from this house becomes their primary resi Houston, TX 77006 also is member of the Galveston City Sugarland and Katy." dence." Council. He also 1s a lawyer and sells rt>al 713-529-8490 Bowers said a lot of people who buy Bowers said many people are attracted estate. He bought his first house m weekend houses in Galveston are like he to Galveston because of its stock of vintage Galveston more than 15 years ago and com- was. "They're buying the house really to ~ Continued on Page 11 HOUSTON VOICE • MAY 4, 2001 NEWS 3 around the nation San Fran becomes first city in country to cover sex-change operations SAN FRANCISCO (AP)-San Francisco has gone one step beyond offenng domestic-partner benefits by becoming the only city in the nation to Imagine offer insurance coverage to transgender employees seeking sex-change operations. The measure passed the city Board of Supervisors 9-2 Monday WORKSHOPS and will go to Mayor Willie Brown for a signature before the benefits would begin July 1. "It is land Now Available! mark legislation," said Supervisor Mark Leno, who has worked two years to have the benefits added. A Workshop for love ~ A Workshop for Supervisors Tony Hall and Leland Yee were the Single Gay Men Gay Couples only two to vote against the benefits Monday. "To $120 per person set one group apart and factionalize our society $155 per couple In th~ worlahop '""' Mllllt: u.~, .,,, Japrrwior creates more animosity, more hatred, more big • Beu>g attracted to more 111propriate otry," Hall said. The city currently has 14 identified partners Lon Rel.00.sllips Most cO Typhoid found in gay man, part of overall jump in STDS, feds say ATLAl\TA (AP)-Health offic1.ils believe that rimming may have contributed to the natmn's first sexually transmitted outbreak of typhoid fever A Cincinnati gay man passed typ~oid to seven other men who had sex with him last summer, federal researchers said last week. Typhoid is most often transmitted by swallowing food and water contaminated with hum.in feces . The disease likely orcul.:ited by oral-anal contact among the men, said Megan Reller, an ep1dem1ologist with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Judith Wasserheit, the COC's STD prevention chief, said the discovery was disturbing but not necessarily surprising. "We are seeing substantial Tncreases in sexually transmitted dis eases among men who have sex with men in multiple locations across this country," she said Typhoid is marked by high fever, weakness, headache and, in some cases, flat, red spots on the skin. About 400 cases are reported annually in the US.; nearly 80 percent of the cases can be traced to overseas travel. Typhoid is treatable with antibiotics, but is occa sionally fatal for victims who do not seek treatment. Children of gay parents more likely to depart from gender roles LOS ANGELES-Two Southern California soc1olog1sts are taking issue with 20 years of research on lesbian and gay parenting, suggesting that the sexual orientation of parents docs have some effect on children, the Les Angeles Times reported. Study authors Judith Stacey and Timothy). Biblarz argue that the emotional health of children raised by lesbian parents is not significantly different from that of children raised by heterosexual parents, but that the former are more likely to depart from traditional gender roles. The researchers argue that teen boys are more sexually restrained than peers in heterosexual households, while teen girls show the opposite trend. The children are also more open to same-sex relationships, the study found. Stacey and Biblarz suggest the differences have been glossed over because gay parenting is such a volatile issue. Their study found no significant differences between the groups in anxiety, depression or self-esteem in their children. Stacey also said there were some advantages to lesbian parenting, as both partners tended to be highly involved in the children's lives, and more in synch in using parenting techniques. The study primarily focuses on children raised by lesbians, since there are far fewer children raised by gay men. Lesbians less likely to seek routine gynecological care, survey shows WASHINGTON-Surveys indicate that lesbians may be less likely to undergo routine gynecological exams because they believe they are not at risk of contracting sexually trans mitted diseases, the Orange County Register reported. A survey by the U.S. Department of Health &: Human Services found that more than one third of lesbians do not receive rou /J 6/u1 ... tine gynecological care. Fear of anti-gay bias from their health care provider also seems to play a role in their avoidance of scheduling gynecological exams, the studies found. But 6/w 1Mf6 you're i1t.7 lesbians may face higher cancer risks, since they don't take hormonal birth control pills, which have been known to reduce the risk of contracting certain types of cancer. /J it tM 1Mf6 you Nd1tt.7 Effort to reduce tobacco use among gays, minorities gets $21 million WASHINGTON-The Amencan Legacy Foundation announced last week that it will donate $21 million over the next three years to organizations that are working to reduce tobacco us.? MUSCLE MECHANICS'" among gays and other minorities. "Accumulating evidence shows that smoking rate; arc high P'SltaONAL TRAINING STUDIO er among adult and adolescent le;bians and gay people than straight people. What's worse pre 71 3.523 .5330 vention and cessation research and interventions for LGBT arc virtually non-existent," said Greg aY AP'P'OINTMllNT . CALL NOW. Greenwood, an investigator for the Queer Tobacco Intervention Project. The foundation wa:; 617 Rich"'o"d Aver\1. When you have issues to deal with, police beat being gay shouldn't PA man claims anti-hetero bias prompted grocery store assault be one of them. NEW HOPE, Pa. (AP)-A PennsylvdJlia man who accused a gay rights advocate of dlS criminating against him because he is straight has been charged in a supermarket scuffle If you're struggling with addrction o they had March 31, police said. David Vine, 59, was charged with simple assault, disorder depression, you need a treatment ly conduct, harassment and stalktng for allegedly shoving, shaking and striking store center where you can employee Elaine Mc.\;eely, who also organizes New Hope's Gay & Lesbian Task Force. be yourself .... McNeely said Vine asked whether she was involved with the task force and told her he Where you can talk frankly and thought she was discriminating against him, a straight man. When McNeely tried to leave safely to people who understand the store's deli, Vine allegedly "took hold of both of the victim's arms and shook her back you. and forth while yelling at her," police said. Vine 1s accused of hitting McNeely twice with his cane and pushing her into a soft-drink display. Vine's attorney Christopher Serpico, We're Pride Institute. the nations said he and his client "look forward to having our day in court." leader in providing treatment for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and South African man sentenced to life for killing gay youth activist transgendered communities. We CAPE TOWN-A 24-year-old South African man h.ts bcen sentenced to hfe in pnson for have programs offering residential, the premeditated murder of a gay youth, SAPA reported. Mome Langeveld was convicted outpatient and halfway house of the murder of Johan le Roux Theunissen, who had just recently reconciled with his services. You have the power. father, Darue Theunissen, by debating gay nghts on a South African television show. The Call us today. father said the debate had changed his views about homosexuality, and he had moved to be near his son, who was living with a partner at a gay commune. Theunissen told the court that he hoped his son's murderer would be "sent to Botswana, and I want to be the hang· man." Lange\'eld was sentenced to an add1t1onal two years for stealing equipment from the commune. "The deceased showed you friendship and hospit.1lity, and your response was to kill him and steal from him," Justice Selwyn Selikowitz said in sentencing Langeveld . TPRIDE D.C.'s top cop denounces anti-gay, racist messages sent by officers INS'll'l'U'l'E WASHlNGTO'.'J-Distnct of Columbia Police Chief Charles Ramsey denounced anti-gay, racist and sexist messages that his police officers sent each other, the Waslrington Blade reported. Ramsey dis 800-54-PRIDE cussed the messages at a hearing of the D.C. Council's Judiciary Committee. Police officials said they discov Medicare and most insurance plans cover our programs ered the offensive language in March during a routine www.pride-lnstltute.com review of e-mail transmissions that officers send each other from computer terminals in police squad cars. Of the 971,000 messages transmitted over the past two years, a keyword search identified potenttally improper Sa111e Sex Couples language used in 27,000 of the messagt.>S, or less than 3 •nd their entire household percent of the messag~ sent. Offioals said the officer.; appeared to have \iolated police procedures by using Now aualifJing for great health benefits for police-owned terminals to send unprofessional and unproper messages, even though the officers never District of Cobtmia Po&ce Oief ONE LOW MONTHLY FEE! intended the messages to be released publicly. "There is Oaies Rmmey oiticized the 27,000 . no place in the [police department] for racist, sexist, messages felow officers sent to eodi homophobic, and malicious speech or actions of any other last ye« that ilduded ~' Save up to 80% on: racist or sexist biguage. • Dental • Prescription • Vision • Chiropradic care sort," R.tmsey said. San Fran district attorney won't fight venae change in dog mauling case o Pre-existing conditions okay o SAN FRANCISCO (AP)-Although 1t hasn't yet been requested, District Attorney Terence @ No waiting O Hallinan said last week that he won't oppose any attempt to move the trial of Marjorie Knoller and ' Robert Noel in the dog mauling death of lesbian lacrosse coach Diane Whipple. "We don't intL'nd to fight a change of venue. We want a speedy trial," H.tllinan said. The two lawyers charged in the www.HPhorizons.com • 281.610.4417 • career app0rtunities available death of their neighbor had their arraignment postponed for a third time while they continued to seek legal counsel, a tactic that riled prosecutors. Knollcr and Noel appeared before Judge Herbert Donaldson, who continued their arraignment until May 9. Knoller faces a second-degree murder charge in the Jan. 26 death of Whipple, who was fatally mauled by two Presa Caruuio-mastiffs under the couple's care. ~oiler and Noel both face charges of involuntary m.tnslaughter and CA LENDAR keeping a mischievous dog that killed a human. During the court appearance last Wl'('k, Knoller and Noel never turned to face Whipple's partner, Sharon Smith, who was seated in the front row. Friday • May 4 Saturday • May 12 Smith and Whipple's mother h.tve filed wrongful death suits against the couple. .THKOLBE. E Morning Preyer IOam Breakfast Club 9:30om PROJECT CA judge doesn't free gay awaiting hearing on parole case Monday • May 7 Monday • May 14 VAN NUYS, Calif. (AP)-A judge denied on Apnl 27 a request by gay convicted mur Euchorisl 7:30pm derer Robert Rosenkrantz to be released from prison while awaiting a hearing next month Eucharist 7:30pm to decide if he was wrongly denied parole by California Gov. Gray Davis. Superior Court e-m:ul: [email protected] Judge Paul Gutman denied Rosenkrantz's request to be released on bail or on his own Friday • May 18 or VISlt our website at Friday • May 11 • recognizance pending the decision. Rosenkrant7. is serving a sentence of 17 years to life for www.kolbeproject.org Morning Preyer 1Oom Morning Prayer 1Oam lhe murder of high school classmate Steven R!!dm.1n, who outed Rosenkrantz to his father Lawyers for Rosenkrantz have filed a lawsuit claiming Davis has a "blanket policy that all Saturday • May 19 prisoners conVJcted of murder should never be paroled." Davis has said he has no arbitrary Movie Night 7pM policy against granting parole to murdert'rs. Doy of Prayer PH (713)S61-1800 • 1030 Heights Bl\'11. "Howard's Ena• For more news visit Three religious groups filed friend-of-the-court 9om • Jpm briefs on behalf of Rosenkrantz last month. HOUSlon, TX 77008 www.houstonvoice.com -From staff and wiri• reports HOUSTON VOICE• MAY 4, 2001 LOCAL NEWS 7 A MOTHER' S LOVE DESERVES EXTRAORDINARY Local Nevvs QUALITY. This Mother's Day, show how much you Bunny money distributed care with the gift of an elegant Rolex t1me p1ece. No matter which style of Rolex you Bunnies on the Bayou The Houston Gay and Lesbian Film choose, you'll be giving a grft of quality, Festival plans to use the $5,000 they contributes $31,000 to received to support their unique, six beauty and durability. Think of how your area organizations venue festival beginning at the end of mother loves you Then tell her how much May. you love her, with a Rolex lady-Dateiust. by D.L. MURPHY PFLAG is planning the fifth m their series of "Healing the Hurt" conferences. While the annual Bunnies on the The $5,000 BOTB, Inc. donated also will 'W' Bayou celebration always offers a good be used to help fund the various PFLAG ROLEX excuse to don a frilly bonnet and have public aw,1reness campaigns. fun, the Easter event also is a big fund People With Aids Coalition has been raiser for area gay-related organizations. receiving grants from Bunnies on the Bunnies on the Bayou, Inc announced Bayou for several years. This year's grant donations to six area groups totaling of $7,000 will be used to continue to pro more than $31,000 at a ceremony held vide furniture and household items to April 22. PWA's clients. The Art League Houston provides a creative outlet for those suffering with Bunnies on the Bayou, Inc. hosts the HIV I AIDS. The $4,000 they received will annual Easter party held at the Wortham allow them to expand their current pro Center. This past year was BOTB's 22nd grams so that an evening class can now party, and set an all-time record for funds be included. raised. 1wmark1 AssistHers received $5,000 to help More than 2,000 people helped raise fund their ongoing programs to educate more than $57,000. This was a huge 3841 Bellaire Blvd. 713-668-5000 the health care community toward being increase over the previous record, Open Mon.-Sat. 10-S Thurs. 10-9 more lesbian-friendly, to continue volun $41,000, set two years ago. Convenient Storefront Parking teer education, and to continue to pro Another source of fund raising at the Always Free Glftwrapplng vide vital services to women suffering party is the Easter Bonnet contest. This from acute and chronic health problems. year's winner, the Krewe of Olympus, Bering/Omega Community Services donated their $1,000 grand prize and the received $2,500 for their adult day care $693 raised in votes to SNAP (Spay center. The center provides care for those Neuter Assistance Program). who should not or cannot be left alone Bunnies' nine board members, 30 during the day. The money will be used hosts, numerous volunteers and gener to install an awning and ceiling fan on ous in-kind contributors help insure that THE LOVETT INN the patio. This will enable those who have become light sensitive as a result of every penny collected at the party goes Distinctive Lodging and Catering Accommodations their drug regimens to spend time out back to the community. side during the day. Bunnies' members are beginning to Call us for your next out-of-to1vn guest! The Houston Buyers' Club will use move to year-round community service. the $2,500 they received to fund an This was the second year members pro educ.ition program concerning treat vided stuffed bunnies to hospitalized ment information and the use of nutri children. The members went bed to bed, tional supplements to help alleviated personally giving the toys to the chil the side effects of current HIV I AIDS dren. The Bunnies board hopes to do mrdin1t i on~ more of this type of work in the fu tu re. Historic Accommodations • Corporate Meeting Rooms Banq 11et Facilities • Jacuzzi S11ites • Pool/Hot T11b Near Downtown, M11se11ms and Medical Center We do catered events for up to 200 people! 501 Lovett Blvd. Ho11sto11, TX 77006 Representatives from the six organizations receiving donations from Bunnies on the Bayou, Inc. (713) 522-5224 • (800) 779-5224 gather for a photo. The Art league of Houston, AssistHers, PFLAG, the Houston Buyers Oub, Fax (713) 528-6708 • lovettinn.com Bering-Omega, the Houston Gay and lesbian Film Festival and PWA shared in the $31,000 raised YOU'LL LOVE IT! al this year's Easter event. 8 VOICES & ECHOES MAY 4, 2001 • HOUSTON VOICE VIEWPOINT At home in Galveston: A day in the life of a gay islander STAFF by MARIA MINICUCCI Editor Wendy K. Mahon Sure, Galveston is a ed1torOhoustonvoice .com great place to visit, but would you want Production to hve there? As a gay, lesbian, bisexual Senior Gr11phic Designitr·Natasha Marqu~z or transgendered person, would you Gn1phic Desigller-Oeborah Duplant choose a much smaller town lifestyle Contributors •over the hustling, bustling temperament Rich Aronschieldt. Kay Y. Dayus, of the fourth largest city in the country? Trayce Diskin. Earl Dittman. D.L. Groover, Robert 8. Henderson, Kathreen Lee, This is a glimpse into the life of one Mana E. M1n.cuccl, D.l Murphy. lesbian, who, indeed, made a deliberate Gip Plaster. Ella Tyler choice to live in Galveston. Photographers Cindy Lucia is a 37-year-old woman Dalton DeHart. Kimberly Thompson who moved to Galveston 11 years ago from Beaumont. Advertising Sales Tom Robbins "I needed to make a major change in uobbinsOhoustonvoice.com my life and leaving Beaumont was among those changes." Wanda Faulkner wfaulkner houstonvoice.com \Nhy did she move to Galveston7 "l considered all of my options and also took Administration & Sales Support mto account the things that were impor Carolyn A. Roberu aobertsOhoustonvoJCe.com tant to me and the kind of person I am and Galve;ton iust fits in with those priorities." an island with a population of around "I am not saying that it never happens, Niltion1il Advertising Representative Lucia describe5 the ease with which R1vendell Marketing Company, Inc. 60,000, there are six gay bars, so if club· but since I have lived here, I do not recall you can maneuver around the island. 112-242·6863 bing is your thing, there is quite a choice. anyone being victimized by a criminal act "You can be iust about anywhere on the For Lucia, who does not particularly fre bec.-iuse they were gay or lesbian." island within minutes." This no-hassle quent bars, she still claims that having a sat Is Galveston paradise? Probably, not mobility is just one of many advantages. isfying social life was not difficult for her. quite. One of the things that Lucia docs "l couldn't believe how warm and wel A "I have had a steady group of lesbian cite as a bit of a disadvantage is the hm· coming everyone was. It was pretty obvi and gay friends. We usually plan a differ· ited cultural avenues. ous that I was moving in with my female ent outing every month-dinners, gam· "We have the Opera House, the Strand lover and no one batted an eye. They came bling, boating. things like that. And, for Theater and other very fine cultural ven· by, introduced themselves, offored help, Publisher- Window Media LLC the past several years, there is a monthly brought over food, tools, whatever In fact, ues, but they are limited by the 'tourist sea President- Wilham Waybourn poker night that is also a time to socialize." son.' This means that access to theater or they are still doing that. My neighbor just Editoria1I Director· Chns Crain Lucia also explains that gays and les concerts is based on a very quick and short gave me some watermelons and can Fln.,nci"I Director- Kelly Smink bians tend to be much more integrated into seasonal calendar rather that year round. taloupes that they picked up." Sales Director- Peter Jackson all of the acti\'.ities that the island has to "That," Lucia says, "is one of the rea· Lucia works in the medical field so Art Director- Rob Boeger offer such as Dickens on the Strand, Mardi sons she would make a trip to Houston." employment opportunities would be Marl VIEWPOINT Home again, home again . • • this time on the island by D.L. MURPHY People try to talk me out of moving. "But, think of the culture in Houston." My partner and I, in a fit Galveston has the 1896 Opera House, of nesting frenzy, bought a summer theater productions, and mo\ies house in Galveston a year enough to fill my urge for "culture." ago. This house was bought as hope for Besides, for the six times a year I go to the the future, since it was not at all inhabit museum I can drive to Houston. able in the present. "But e\·erything is so close here." YC!i, We were excited to purchase a home and I can walk to e\'erything I want m together, and lo\'ingly planned and Gal\'eston. It on!\· seems close here began the house's rehabilitation. We because ewrything' else 1s so spread out. envisioned our house as a weekend "But, you'll miss gay life" 0Jope, this retreat, as a refuge from the day-to-day little island ha..~ abundant gay culture And stress of the citv. more of us are mO\ing there C\"Cr) da) And, ,1s these things always go, we " We'll miss you." And, my friends, l 11 started talking about living on the island miss vou too. I am too old to blitheh full time I was reluctant to talk about it at think' ''I'll make new friends on th~ all, since moving to Galveston would island " I know I'll make new friends, but mean lea\'ing Montrose. I remember they will not be replacements for m} when I left ~liami, all those years ago, companions of 20 years. broken hearted that I had lost my home I know and trust the>e women, 1 long before I ever left it. Lucky woman know and trust myself. And, as alwa)S, that I am, I immediately found a new we'll find a way to make our !ins togeth home in Texas. One look at the Montrose, er work, regardless of whate\ er chmcc.' and I knew this was it. I thought I would I left Miami in total disgust-the par pies. My street in the Montrose has my we make. be here forever. adise I had grown up in had been invad gay neighbor, straight white people, and "But you'll be bored". Wanna bet? I'll I laving happily settled in Nirvana, ed by people who did not understand or us. I can't tell you how upset I was the ha\'e peace and quit>!, so idle time ,,,11 be why am I now leaving? And going, of all appreciate what made my home so spe day I realized this. r<'5tful rather than boring. I'll ha\'e the pace places, to Galveston? cial. They destroyed the character of a Our neighborhood in Galveston is one and rh\'thms of a small town, full of all the Galveston is a small place; the popula truly beautiful place; eager to remake it of the historic districts. People have a scanda'Js only the locals know. I'll once tion is about 60,000. Okay, for years we into the homes they were leaving, just serious interest in restoring and preserv again ha\'e a $CO-"f of neighborhood, of have joked that living in the Montrose is without the snow. ing the grandeur of these homes. They pl.Ke. I'll ha\·e to learn a new libral); new like living in a small town, you see the Sound familiar? No? Then think about were beautiful before, they will be beau grocery stores, new people, new ways. same 300 people over and over and over. the changing demographics of the tiful again. I cry regularly as I drive Crazy I may become, bored I will So why move? Easy, Galveston is a town, Montrose over the past three years. through the Montrose and see what has not be. with its richness and diversity all present in Yuppies are eager to make the ~fontrose been destroyed so that city tract housing And again I'll ltve some place that one very small geographic space; just like just like the suburban neighborhoods can be constructed feels like home In some wavs like the the Montrose used to be; before it began to they arc leaving, 1ust without the daily Galveston 1s "live and let live." My Miami I grew up in, in some way:.. hke bl'Come an inner loop WASP suburbi;i. commute. new neighbors there came over immedi the Montrose I came of age m. And I'll Galveston reminds me of the Miami I My neighborhood m Galveston has a ately, eager to meet us. They continue to learn the thmgs that make the island spe grew up in. Okay, I left South Florida 22 joyful sexual diversity. My street has come over when we are there, just to see cial. And I'll love it, 1ust like I loved years ago and have not returned, not married couples, married couples with how we are doing. My new neighbors in ~hamt , just like I loved Montrose. even once, since. Seems like a contradic kids, single straights, single gays, at least the Montrose see me and mo\·e closer to And, the \'ery most important thmg, tion that I long to return? No, not really. one gay couple, at least two lesbian cou- their children, eyeing me warily. I'll feel like I'm home again. 11W's ~r r;.. 'WX1M::. "'8<11Jfl LOCK l\T yOU ! )OJ R"t /\oJ £Wlft>N"\(,,...TA[...... 'l'tR /\~'!> )tlJ >rC 'J'oJS'f' Not-So flo.l~ on ~P-rAlt""'~ 111 0.UiGt F Desperation , . I ~I 10 NEWS MAY 4, 2001 • HOUSTON VOICE 11 ~llil@'ls®/unquote 11 compiled by REX WCX::KNER "I know that's the yuppiest thing imaginable." -Gay writer Andrew Sullivan to the Washington Post on the fact that his beagle went to doggie day care that day. April 19 "If you want to be a writer, learn Latin." -Lesbian author R.ta Mae Brown (right) ("Rubyfru1t Jungle") to the Houston Voice, April 6 "We have a president who was selected rather than elected. He stole the presidency through family ties, arrogance and intimidation, employ ing Republican operatives to exercise the tactics of voter fraud by disen franchising thousands of blacks, elderly Jews and other minorities." -Barbra Streisand at BarbraStreisand .com "The last time I was in Chicago with Champions on Ice, I walked into [the popular gay bar] Sidetrack and I was mobbed. People were asking me all kinds of things, mostly about skating, and you know, I love it, because I rarely get a chance to meet new friends." -Skating champ Rudy Galindo to the Windy City Times, April 18 "To be forced back into the heterosexual cage of coupledom [via gay marriage] is not a step forward but a step back into state-imposed definitions of relationship. With all that we have learned, we should be helping our heterosexual brothers and sisters out of their state·defined prisons, not volunteering to join them there." -Lesbian author Jane Rule, who wrote the book that was made into the classic lesbian film "Desert Hearts," to Toronto's Xtra!, April 5 "I love my minivan. I'm thinking now of really souping it up and getting some, like, really hot rims for it. Make it some bitchin' Soccer Mom ride." Maranatha Fellowship MCC -RuPaul (left) to the Phoenix gay newspaper 1311 Holman Heatstroke News, April 19 (across from HCC-Downtown Campus) "By now we've seen women kissing each meets In the home of Central Congregational Church other on everything from 'Ally McBeal' to 'Buffy, 6:30pm Sunday Evenings the Vampire Slayer.' For 'Friends,' the idea seems not only old-hat, it smacks of desperation." -New York Post columnist Adam Buchman, April 26, on the kiss shared by Jennifer Anniston and Wynona Rider on 'Friends' May6.. "Compassionate Prayer'' Rev. Janet Parker "We live in a Toronto bubble, working 14 to 15 hours a day. We were just trying to figure out where the grocery store is and how to get there. Last week was our first trip to the states as a group and we felt the impact [of being celebrities now]. How did it feel? Amazing. People come up to me and say, 'I came out to my mother because of your show."' -Actress Thea Gill (Lindsay on Showtime's "Queer As Folk") in a March 22 appearance at American University in Washington, D C. Please Join Us For fa·ening Services And Experience "People already knew me from 'Talk Soup.' It's a The Love That Maranatha Fellowship MCC Has To Offer! little different now knowing that when someone ...... comes up and says, 'I've seen your show,' they've seen my bare butt-they've seen me naked. That's Church Service begins at 6:30pm and I/~ the peculiar part of it. But they're respectful." nursery 1s available for small children. -Actor Hal Sparks (right) (Michael on Showtime's Mid-week "Home Group" services on ~~\\ "Queer As Folk") in a March 22 appearance at American Tuesdays and Wednesdays Maranatha ~'Y' t! University in Washington, D.C. For more Info.•. Fellowship "I timed it. It's like a 5 1/2-second mouth-to 713-528-6756 or ema// "-tropolltan mouth kiss. We haven't seen anything like this Community Church [email protected] ·A-....-_..., ...... ,Ood.. before on network TV.... This is a huge leap and a huge kiss. We might now start seeing physical affection and romance between other gay characters." Our Church Can Become Your Home! Give Us A Try! -GLAAD's Scott Seomin on the kiss between two male teens May 1 on TV's We Would Love To Have You Visit Anytime! Dawson's Creek, to USA Today, April 30 HOUSTON VOICE • MAY 4, 2001 NEWS 11 Island has rentals for weekend getaways .- Continued from Page 2 ren j houses. "We have more than 5,000 prL'-1900 Bowers suggested that condos appeal to structures on the island. There are more many. "Places like the San Lms, the Breakers shotgun cott,1ges than gmnd mansions, but and the Galvestonian ha\·e a great beach set they all have character and every house has ting and lots of amenities. These properhes a story." he said "These houses are like the ha\e apprL'C1ated v.ell, some sell for up to California redwoods. Once they are gone, S~S0.000." they can't be replaced." There are many less expt.'IlSI\ e condos \.\'hen asked if the prices remind him of available, Bowers said, and many ha\'e rmtal to handle renting the unit pnces m the Montrose and Heights in the pools l,1te '70s, Bowers said, 'Tm not sure they are Bowers said that many second homes can be financed with conventional mort· the same, but the prires here are \'ery good. gages with 10 percent down. "We just sold a two-bedroom house with "One of the mer tlungs about buying a a g Election for new Caucus Galveston home tour starts this weekend Two-weekend event ends of the tour. Tour hours are 10 a.m to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m president to be held in July gives glimpse at eight on Sundays. Homes can be viewed m any ordeJ. ::- Continued from Page 2 privately owned, his much needed energy to this year's agen Each ticket provides one admbs1on to the Caucus meeting, Carter shared that "three da." toric homes each of the homes on tour Tickeb may be weeks ago, I was m Denver, Colo. and had Sue Lovell, among several esteemed purchased at each home on the tour. Two soml' time to step away from thl' daily, past presidents of the Caucus was at the by ELLA TYLER Champagne Tours are offered on the ,1lmost hourly, responsibilities of the meeting on May 2 when Carter resigned ewmng of May 4 and May 11. The'e Caucus. This was not an easy dcet:;10n to Lovell applauded Carter's efforts and deet Galveston was once known as the tours mdude tour!> to pm·ate homes that m,1ke." sion leJVl' and added, from expenence, "Queen of the Gulf," and the tour of its are not on the general tour. 1ickeb are 60 At the same time, Carter also ,1cknowl "Being the president of the Gay and historic homes to be held this and next each for one e\'erung or $100 for both edges the ups and downs of not only .in all Lesbian Political Caucus is the toughest 1ob weekend will show how it earned that evenings, and include a ticket to the volunteer organization, but one that m the GLBTcommumty" title. The tour, sponsored by the weekend H1:;tonc Home.-; Tour revolves ~olrly around political issues that Carter's resignation speech not only GJlveston Historical Foundation, fea more often than not are a hotbed for con moved people and encouraged their ongoil:lg tures eight privately owned homes that flict, stnfe and as Carter .does not fall to support for the Caucus, but it also exempli are not usually open to the public include, passion fied Carter's approach to life as he quoted "This is an especially comprehensive Carter said he feels that he is leaving the Ralph Waldo Emerson. tour," said Margan•! Doran, chair of the Caucus in good shape and in good hands. "Whatever you do, you need courage .... Tour Selection Committee. "The houses Dcbor.1h Rogers was voted to become Peace has its victories, but it takes brave men span almost six decades of Galveston the interim president until elections are and women to win them." architectural history and illustrate several held in Jul}'. Jessica Redman, the current Carter plans to continue living· with the different styles of architecture. In addi vice-president declined the position. courage of his convictions. tion, they give visitors an opportunity to Rogers has been serving as secretary. ''My volunteer work is where my heart is, explore several histonc neighborhoods, each of which has jts own particular Carter offered praise for Rogers abilities so ~. will definitely not d1.SJppear Prom the and commitment to the Caucus. GLBT community. I am working with Jack ambiance." Galveston Historic Homes Tour tick "Deborah has been a longtime support· Valinski, (executive director of the Pride The Edwin D. Chadick Home at 3328 Ave. O, ets are $20 each. Each of the homes will be er of the Caucus and was on the boanl Ellis won't support removing specific groups from bill ;;;;... Continued from Page 1 crimes statutes that list specific groups cutors have complained that it is too 5upported the legislation. Sen. Todd keep having to update their lists. vague to enforce. Staples, R-Palestine, voted "no." For example, she said some hate "This is the bill that the The fire fueling the hate crimes debate "We are one step away from passing crimes statutes on the books specify president of the United increased on Thursday as state senators this incredibly important act," Dianne crimes motivated by classes such as mar stood on the Senate floor, pushing for Hardy-Garcia, Lesbian Gay Rights Lobby ital status or union status or political States, I think, .... when debate on the bill. of Texas executive director, said. HThis is affiliations. The series of speeches was promoted closer than we have ever been to sending "States have added to enumeration he was governor killed by news that swastikas had been painted the clear message that Texas will not tol almost to the point of silliness," Shapiro at a Dallas church. erate hate crimes. Now is the time for said. the bill," "Think about the psychological Gov. Perry to show leadership on this Her amendment, which still is being impact (the vandalism) will have on the issue and see this bill through as it is drafted, would target the motive of the -Sen. Rodney Ellis kids written." offender rather than single out certain attending that church," said West. "It's time members to do something Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, is the groups. month. Ellis said he had the support he about this issue." Senate sponsor of HB 587 authored by Ellis called that argument "hogwash." needed before Perry intervened. The push for the debate on the bill Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, Staples said he agrees that the state Perry's office said the governor was could be the only time the bill is heard on which was approved by the Texas House needs to send a message that race, big just trying to bring all groups together on last week in a 87-60 vote. the Senate floor this session. Senate rules otry and hatred, but "if we're going to the bill. Ellis said he would not support any have a law, it should apply to all Texans." "It is unfortunate that Sen. Ellis is not require that two-thirds of the 31-member language that would take out the specific Staples' proposal would have added a willing to compromise on a bill as impor Senate must agree to bring it to the floor. groups listed m the bill. provision that would have made a crime tant and emotionally charged as the hate Republicans hold a 16-15 Senate majority. "l am against that language," Ellis a hate cnme if it was committed with the crimes legislation," said Perry The session ends May 28. said. "I did not take a knee-jerk political intent to oppress, harass or inhibit a large As the lawmakers made a rare series reaction m opposing that language, but I group of people. spokeswoman Kathy Walt. "Instead, he is resorting to n;ime call of speeches on the floor, they were joined have been down that road before. It has Ellis said Wednesday he is one vote by more than a dozen House members been well-traveled " ing and political rhetoric, which does shy of being able to bring the bill up for who came to show their support for the The James Byrd Jr. Hate Cnme Act, debate by the full Senate-the last step nothing but further divide people on this legislation. Among them was Helen n.imed for the black man dragged to before the bill can move to the governor's issue," Walt said. Giddings, D-Dallas, who attends St. death behind a pickup truck in 1998, desk to be signed into law. Perry has argued that the proposed Luke's Community United Methodist strengthens penalties for crimes motivat He said if the bill is changed when hate crimes law would create "new class ed by race, religton, color, disability, sex debated on the Senate floor, he will take es of citizens" and that all Texans are Church. ual preference, national origin or ances: it to conference committee and restore adequately protected under the current Ellis, who has been leading the push try. The sexual orientation part of the bill, any stricken provisions. law. for the legislation, told lawmakers he did wMch enhances protections for gays and Ellis again blamed Gov. Rick Perry for Ellis also lashed out at President Bush. not believe any of the members were ksbians, has been the sticking point for thwarting his chance to bring the Senate "This is the bill that the president of the homophobic, despite comments he made conservatives. version up on the floor earlier this ses United States, I think, ~ when he was gov Wednesday. "This fear of ultra·right Shapiro said she is not concerned that sion. ernor killed the bill," Ellis said. "I can't wing homophobics is unwarranted," gays and lesbians are protected, but she Perry had voiced his concern that two prove it. It was clearly my impression." Ellis said Wednesday. 1s worried about singling out any group Republican senators would not be pre The state has hate crimes legislation "I am not homophobic," Shapiro said. bec.iuse other states that h.ive hate sent for the planned vote on the bill last passed m 1993 but lawmakers say prose- "I am not in a right-wing conspiracy." Isle has rich, interesting history by ELLA TYLER major port city and immigration center In 1854, 82,000 bales of cotton were Galveston, even by Texas standards, shipped from Galveston. In both the 1870 has an interesting history. According to and 1880 census, Galveston was the the Texas Almanac, in 1528 ·Spamsh largest city in Texas. explorer Cabeza de Vaca had a shipwreck By the 1900' census, it was the forth and washed up on an island he called Isla largest. The hurricane that struck de Malhado (Misfortune). Many think 1t Galveston on Sept. 8, 1900, covered the was Galveston. island with a storm surge of more than 15 He and his crew encountered feet Six-thousand people were killed in Karankawa Indians, who, de Vaca the city and thousands more on the rest of reports, brought them food. The Indians the island and the mainlana, making it were dnvel\ away by pirates and treasure the United States' worst natural disaster. hunters, and m 1817 the pirate Jean Property damage was estimated at $30 L.ifitte moved to Galveston and estab million and 3,600 homes were destroyed. lished a fort. Following the Storm, the cit~ reinvent Lafitte left in 1820. Pirates, and later ed itself. The Seawall, still a visible mon settlers, were attracted to Galveston ument, was built What is invisible, and because 1t is the best natural port on the little known today, 1s that the entire city Gulf of Mexico between New Orleans and was raised. Between 1903 and 1910, 500 Verzcruz. Mexico built a customs house city blocks were raised from a few inches there m 1825, which was used by Texas to more than 16 feet. revoluttonanes. Some 2,300 structures were raised and The town was founded m 11>3l> by more then 16 million cubic yards of sand Though not a historic landmark, the Flagship Hotel, standing on a pier in the Gulf of Mexico and Michael ~1enard . Gah·eston bfCame a were pumped from the harbor. alongside the Seawall, is a Galveston icon. " HOUSTON VOICE • MAY 4, 2001 NEWS 13 Variety of events planned on isle this summer ,,.... Continued from Page 1 Institute of Architects. Nobody kicks money, but they're going to ask politely. sand in their faces. Mark Bellinger, director of the Teams consisting of architects, engi Galveston Island Convention & Visitors neers, contractors, water and sand Bureau, couldn't be more upbeat about haulers, shovelers, trowlers, compactors, the work his bureau's accomplished, sprayers, and all purpose slaves are nec especially sales manager Justin Turner, in essary to complete the imaginative getting out the word and targeting our designs that are true works of art, if tran community. siton·. "In fact," Bellinger said about Turner, E~·eryone \'ies for the Golden Bucket "he has gotten a lot of the attractions, award m one of the nation's largest com· hotels, anybody on the island who's petitions for this sort of thing. Bring interested in catermg .to the gay commu plenty of sunblock (and the requisite beer nity. We've gotten a great response to or two) June 2 & 3 to East Beach (at that. He's actually put his brand new bland's far end)for one of Galveston's brochure together right now as we speak, most unusual parties. and he's getting some good returns down here. CARIBBEA"i CARNIVAL. Hey, "I think Galveston Island comple Mardi Gras s such a big hit down on the ments that market We have a lot to offer bland, let's have another. It's the 9th that community. People are really open annual Caribbean Mardi Gras Festival, mg their eyes." June S-10 at Harbor House Park, Pier 20, Naturally, families are Galveston's on the Strand. To commemorate the lt\34 prime resource, but no busmessman is freeing of the slaves on Trinidad, this going to turn their back to the numerous, weekend celebrates the culture, food, cash-filled pockets of the gay scene music, and dance of island living. start "I know the market \'cry well," ing with the party of parties: "Jour Vert," Bellinger added. "I think it's going to The Galv!ston lsla~d Convention & Visitors Bureau has designed a brouchure and is about to start pronounced "joo-var," a steel drum band work out verr good. I personally don't a markeltng campaign to attract gay men and lesbians to the island. competition/parade with some masquer have any hesitations whatsoever." aders in traditional blue paint (the blue are more than enough annual events and competition and the art show; while the Summer's almost here; watch for that devils) or slathered in mud (the mud fcs!i\·als to m<1ke any pirate among you patio s?le on May 26-27 at Bishop's brochun• any day now mas) or topical humorous costumes. :;mile. Palace 1s a chance to buy your own J thmk George W. may make an showy plant. Free scenic bus tours are Isle lias gay 11istory appearance this year. I'd say let the good also available during this weekend, just Buccaneer Jean Lafitte lived here on times roll, but that's been appropriated May in case you haven't seen enough olean Campeachy Island (a.k.a., Galvez Town, by some other event. later still, Galveston) in the years follow· HISTORIC HOMES TOUR The first der the prev10us weeks. ing the War of 1812 with his probable two weekends in May (5, 6, 12, & 13) are 409-770-9077 set aside for interior beauty as the July lover Pierre-circumspect historians WATER~fELON FEST A:\D ICE Galveston I listorical Foundation spon MEMORIAL DAY WEEKE:\'D. This stress that Pierre was his h.11f-brother, CREA~f CRA:-.:K OFF. !.:sher in our although there's not a shred of evidence sors this favorite island event for the 27th is the island's summer beginning, and consecutive yNr What makes this tour na.tion's birthday (that's July 4th, you for tlus fam1Ji,1l whitewash. beach parties with loud music are m W1ccans) with two of my favorite food especially notable is the fact th;it these In their I.wish home, the pirate boys order. East Beach, to the far nght of the groups and a fireworks display at Moody stately houses are pnvately owned and dmed on yams and oysters, dressed 111 island at Seawall & Boddeker, will rock Gardens, a three pyramid sClence theme not usually opened to the public's gapes the fmest togs from Pans couturiers via to the DJ hosts from 97.1 FM; while park with its own aquarium, rainforest, and env10us ahhs. Stewart !leach, the alcohol-free family New Orie.ins, ate their gourmet meals on a~d white sand beach. Science goes Among the island's crown iewels of sterling silver sen·1ce tnmmed with gold, beach, Seawall & Broadway, will compete Disney; but the whole place is rather architecture and interior design art> the and threw el;iborate p;irttes for their with a concert hosted by 106.9 F~1. cool, so you end up learning something 1873 Elizabeth Ruhl Cottage, a raised famous ;ind mf,1mous ,1cquaintances and While the dolphins wash up dead m spite of the Dancing Waters Fountam. Greek revival gem; a peek into recent, triends. from noise pollution, downtown's his Did I mention, to top it off, there's ice state of the art rehab work with the 1879 That he was still slave trading and toric Strand district 1ams with a c/w con cream! I lenry 1lomberg Home, the queen of cert and a "Beer and Taco" 1K run, wh;it scuttling ships wasn't looked upon These are but some of the official hol bargework, or what's known as carpen f,wor;ibly by the United States go\'l'rn ever that means. There's also a classic car iday e\'ents. To truly experience the ter gothic, in the 1887 Jacob Sonnentheil ment. which had p;irdoned him and his rally at Pier 21. On Sunday, May 27, island and all its glories you must: see llome, the 1909 Edwin D. Chadwick roughneck gang bdorl' the Battle of New Houston's Buzz 94.5 begins its summer the nestmg least terns on the barricaded Home with its melange of Queen Anne, Orle,1ns, so they asked him to lea\·e the concert senes back on East Beach, after 37th Street 1etty; ride a horse on the beach Craftsman, and Colonial influences-yes, isl.ind. Burning his fortress city, he and the dead deaf dolphins ha\·e been swept from Gulf Stream Stables; go birding for all in the same house; and" the clean Pierre sailed aw.1\' from Galnston in up. those nearctic-neotropical m1granb at Spanish mission style seen to exquisite 1821 never to be sr.en again. If you hke men in uniform, here's East Beach's Big Reef :\'ature Park; learn advantage 111 the 1922 Adnan F. Le\·y your chance to see real live ones. To com Ever since thrn, there's always been all about oil drilling on the Ocean Star':. Home. $15 will grant you access to the memorate the significance of the something to do on Galveston, coupled offshore drilling rig and museum; gam rich and powerful National holiday, there's an open house with n laissez-faire attitude toward being ble away your rent money on a casino 409-765-7834. on board the USS Cavalla and USS gay. cruise from Pier 21; see anything at the OLEANDER FESTIVAL. Exterior Stewart, docked at Seawolf Park on near Openly gay D.wid Bowers ran unsuc awesome Galveston Grand Opera House; bl•auty gets the once-over as Galveston's by Pelican Island, accompanied by a 'r\'W cessfully for Gal\'l'ston mayor !<1st vear, go dolphin watching, wear down your offici;il flower is extolled, praised, and II naval display. but his opl'n g.1yness didn't scuttle his heels on a ghost tour of the Strand dis downright worshiped. Brought onto the ch;inn•s .is much ,1s did political pre trict, reli\'e air combat at the Lone Star 1sl~nd from J;imaica in 1841, this shrubby d1ct.ibility ;ind O\'er-familiarity. Voter June Flight Museum; experience the romance poisonous e\'ergreen took on a Ii fe of its AIA SANDCASTLE ennui helped, too. of train tra\'cl at the Railroad Museum, own in the salty gulf breezes. It's ne\·er COMPETITION If you remember sand G.1y on G.1lveston is no big thmg; it sweat through a day of deep sea fishing. left castles as drizzles of wet sand, maybe a ju:;t is. It's this island's refreshing out Best of all: sack out on the warm Although the entire month is devoted moat, and an off-kilter turret or two, if look that ~eparate:; it somewhat from the Gah·eston beaches and watch the eye to the hardy bloomer, with its own offi· you were lucky, just wail until you see oh-so-consl•n•,111\'e mainland. Islands .ire candy. This costs nothing, and the memo· ci,11 procl,1mahon, May 18-20 at ~1oody the fantasy spectacles created by the like th.1t, just ask l afitte. ries, fleetmg and insubstantial, seem G.irdens is the site of the floral design Houston chapter of the American From spring through summer, there awfully important at the time. 14 MAY 4, 2001 • HOUSTON VOICE "Most deli owners go home at 8 p.m. Mere mortals!'' HOUSTON VOICE • MAY 4, 2001 With gix to C!hooge from, Galvegton hag a bar for by D.l~ GROOVER within spitting distance from the warm waters of the Gulf of Me.xiro, the dun brick extcnor of Hollywood still res It SL'l?ms Lke an event out of .moent history, but it was onates \\'Ith '40s film nou flair The first floor office win all fagfeg only three years ago when protesters (i.e., one ubiquitous dows that face the heat of the sun have a protective cover Baptist minister, a KKK member in hood and sheet ing that gives the building the look of wearing sunglasse;. latt'r n:.'movrd because it was so damned hot ,md a few There's not much exterior decorative planting to From low-key neighborhood unemployed skinheads) picketed the site of the former cool the midday, and the building's plain style is atmm:pheres to high-enargy Silver S.mds motel, 3028 Seawall &iulevard, where Bob downright unobtrust\'e, so much so you might drive Wilkins and Sherman Houck, partners from Bay City, right by thinking the building's unoccupied. dance clubs. tha isle offern renovated the decrepit comer pile and transformed it Once you are admitted through the green Scawall ~omething for every gay into Galveston's first gay guest house. facing door, and read the warning that you are being The rainbow flag rising ovN the construction area monitored on vidl'O, you entu the two-story atriurn tourist and native was both J symbol of pride and visible heat-seeking style guest house. The rooms, arrayed in a U, face the missile for the handful of right-wing placard bearers. center courtyard's large swimming pool and hottub. by D.L MURPHY As usual, especially on this free-wheeling island, the This type of plan, beloved by the Romans, gives a feeble protests came to naught, and HOLLYWOOD blank wall toward the street, painted inside with a People often don't realize that the httle town of HOTEL celebrates its second anniversary this June cinema.scope rainbow flag, yet opens up to the sun as Gah'eston has six gay/ lesbian bars, most Within Wilkins and Houck have succeeded in keeping its soon as you step into the interior walking distance of one another. The bars usually 21 rooms full, its swimming pool clothing optional, On the second floor, facing front, is a spacious wooden have a rruxed crowd, both men and women. And, and its gay and gay-friendly patrons corning back for balcony/deck with a sweeping seascape panorama, because you are in a tourist resort, a fair number of more, season after season. where complimentary happy hour commences. This floor straight people from time to time, especially for the Across the street from spiffy Boulevard Saloon and ~ Continued on Page 17 drag show:.. Drink prices are pretty much the same across the island, as the club m;mers try to match one another's spl'Cials. ~ Continued on Page 18 Most of Galveston's six gay bars feature a mix of men and women, but depending on the night of the week, some places, like Garza's Kon Tiki (above), attract a male-domin11ted crowd. 16 NEWS MAY 4, 2001 • HOUSTON VOICE All Phases of Tree Care: Homefront Residential and Commercial Well contained BARTLETT In a small space, T R EE EXPER TS container gardens offer UirlngforAmmaz's 1rNt Stna IJ/07 versatility, simplicity and decorative options by ELLA TYLER y Fertilize 0 rees? This historic Galveston cottage, sitting on Our lawns are a foreign environment for a townhouse-sized lot, is a perfect place to landscape plantings. Without the constantly Still under renovation, this historic Galveston experiment with container gardening. The cottage on a townhouse-sized lot is ideal for replenished rich layer of humus from the forest house is still being restored, so container gar container gardening. floors. thq arc left to compete with our lawn for dening allows the owners to enjoy their out the scarce nutrients available. door spaces now. Plants can be moved away at lea>! 15-gallon sized, but some citrus pro from construction areas as needed. duce flowers and fruit year round. The veg Bartlett has formulated its own fertilizer for trees Even when the work is complete and per etables and citrus will require frequent and shrubs, BOOST ~ Injected directly into the root manent plantings can be made, the majority watering and, because the watering leaches zone, provides both immediate and long-lasting of the plants will_remain in pots because thl" nutrients from the soil, fertilizing. nutrients, improves plant vigor and resistance to garden is so small, An amazmg \'aricty of If the owners want to get fancy, a drip plants grow so fast here that you have to irrigation system could be set up. insects and disease while ti.>stering growth. Don't watch out that pets and small children don't The front of the house gets full sun, so a trust your tree care to anyone but an expert - get covered up while your back 1s turned cQmplctely different set of plants will be Bartlett Tree Experts! Pots 'l'estnct a plant's growth ana keep the grown out here. Here, the owners want hlS· plant (and i o1fsprirfg) where it was put. torical accuracy and a tropical look. (713) 862-4777 Containers also add their own decora "Why have a house in Galveston that www.bartlett.com tive colors and textures to the garden, and looks like it is in Houston?" they ask. The ma small space, contribute needed height. owners thought that Oleanders, which arc Guided by The Bartlett Tree Re~carc h Laboratories and In addition, the soil can be mixed to accom the Island's signature flower, would be too Ex perimental Grounds, Charlotte, !liC. modate a specific plant's requirements, a big for this yard but there are ~ome dwarf particular consideration in Galveston, vMiehes available. where the soil tends to have an excess of Oleanders were brought to Galveston in phosphorus. Many plants will thrive in 5- 1841 .lnd May is Oleander Month. There arr gallon pots for many years. several Oleander events this month includ The backyard is small and very shaded. ing an Oleander Society plant sale May 26 The ex1Stmg brick must be re-laid to correct and 27 at the Bishops Palace a drainage problem, so it will be re-set in a Final plans for the front yard await more decorative design. The area IS too Historical Commission appro\·al for the small to put a fountain in the middle, but a removal of several plants, including some small one can be hung on the wall. sort of fan palm tree. The palm takes up too funana tree. will be planted outside the much room in the yard. Possibilities include fence in the sunny no-man's land between bougmmillea, hibiscus, and perh.1ps some thts house and the commercial property in the old garden roses from the Chma family. back. Bananas grow fast and tall and will stay 'Ihe front yard shows outlinl'S of flower green through most Galveston winters, hid beds, a futile .ittempt to order thb .small space. mg this ugly view. One side fence is covered When final plant selections are made, they with confederate jasmine, which producl'S will be checked against the lists showing date masses of fragrant, white flowers in the late of-introduction from the book, 'The New spnng and is evergreen The rL'mainder of the fraditional Garden" for h1stoncal accuracy. pl.ints for the back patio will be in pots and Also, we will look at the pictures of old hangmg baskets. Few annuals flower in such gardens at the Rosenberg Libr,1ry. My prefer· deep shade, but impatience and wax begonias l'l1Ce 1s for pots that are at least 10-mches (or arc reliable performers. Cane and angel wing 5 gallons) because they don't require con begonias, which are perennials, like the shade. stant watrring. I often use a soil polymer that Gingers wi:J bloom in deep shade and are tall helps hold water in the bOil as well. and skinny, but will make a jungle unless con Even still, in hot, dry weather, the plants tained. Fems come m a \'aricty of shades of may need to be watered every day, and green and many different textures. hanging baskets might need to be watered Caladiums, coleus, and polka dot plant offer twice. I raise plants about two inche> above colorful foliage. Mints like shaded, damp con the ground to permit air circulation. ditions, if brushed against, smrll wonderful. I like the looks of clay pots bl'ltcr than plas There is a very sunny deck upstairs in tic pots but they are heavy, breakable and dry the back. The owners want to grow herbs out more quickly. Big pots that arc good look \Ve also feature dramatic residential & commercial and vegetables up here. Most herbs will be ing, whether clay or plastic, are not cheap. fountains and accessories possible but vegetables might be limited to l have taken ordinary black nursery pots peppers, small tomatoes, and salad greens. (available used at Teas on &'Ilaire and new at Business Highway 290 Ean in Hempstead Squash and melons could be grown with Southwest Fertilizer) and sprayed them with Open ever ca 1ut Wed. ~ . '' I· m 9 10 6 O rn.-mcnl01l om Paradise and Hollywood offer gay home away from home on isle ;; Continued from Page 15 we've had wonderful times." you arrive at the back door, where hke Galveston all year, that we stay busy." The also contains the Lucille Ballroom, decorated Another sweet smeller is PARADISE, Dorothy, the world explodes mto Technicolor. Paradise is alreadv sold out for :\ew Yr.ar's. with all things Lucy and dominated by a black 2317 Avenue P (Galvez Boulevard). but Pathways, pools, lanais, potted plants, Although thei; clientele is mixed, this 1s baby grand piano that has been neatly convert again you wouldn't know it from the street. songbirds and koi, besiege the senses as the an "adult facility not designed for children," ed with a bar top. It is here where complimen It's another unassuming two-story brick immense complex reveals it.~elf like an intri as their brochure states. Nestled m the tary full breakfast is served, and where Marcy building that could house a dentist office. cate, convoluted bloom of a double hibiscus. shadr comer of one of the numerous patios Rae's Original comedy and songs entertain most Only standing on the street at the correct It's quite a rush, and Galveston's second is a one-armed bandit. weekend evenings. angle do you spy the rainbow flag waving newest gay guest house is aptly named ''We ha\'l' a wonderful mix," Placker The rates run from $79, single, to $399, in the protected back yard. This eye-filling backyard houses five suites said, "and e\'erybody gets along. The two for a weekend package in king-size suite. "What you sec out front, is not necessarily and two guest rooms. Each suite, three \\ith couples who were staying up there, one "Normally, it's 80/20," said co-owner what you'll sec out back," winked Oscar full kitchens, is like a spacious apartment and couple was lesbian, and one male. \\'hen Wilkins, explaining the hotel's percentage of Placker, Paradise's general factotum. Walking can sleep four; while the upstairs singles sleep they were entertaining m their room last gay men to lesbian visitors. "But we've had through the first floor offices and home of two. The two smaller rooms share a bath, and night, you should ha\'e heard the iokes. weekends where it's been the reverse. And owners Eldridge Langlinais and Tun Jenrungs, are the closest to the Commuruty Room where "One thing about Galveston, we don't coffee, ice and sodas are always available, as say we don't have a lesbian bar, or a men's are extra towels and supplies. bar, we have gay bars. They're all very Rates, which change seasonally, comfort mixed. 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On an earli· • Kolaches • Croissants Pick-up a 16 oz. er visit, I tried a lunch special that included • Muffins • Biscuits Christy's grilled shrimp that were very good, but Coffee Mug that is the extent of the testing. There are Christy,s for $1.99 plenty of Selections, which look good. w /Coffee My companions and I have yet to try a (Ref•I 55< Donuts \Jnl;mdedJ dL'SSert. There is an ice cream bar that serves 32 flavors of Blue Bell and makes waffle cones on the spot, filling the pl.1ce with a delicious aroma. They also have a tantalizmg-lookmg bread pudding and a fluffy key lime pie. HOUSTON VOICE • MAY 4, 2001 NEWS 21 On Stage THEATER REVIEW Three-armed and dangerous Atomic Cafe goes out the most famous man in the world because of the sudden appearance of a third ann that BED BOYS & BEYOND on a limb w ith Albee's grew out of his back. Today, he's a nobody, ' A Musical Revue abo~t be og Gay Today critica lly unaccl aimed, having lost all notoriety and fortune when the arm 1ust as suddenly withered away. - APRIL 6 - MAY 26 under-appreciat ed play He's a gin·n~dy replacement lecturer at Friday & Saturday only a nameless plywood-paneled community by D.L. GROOVER hall, a last minute and much cheaper stand Music by Alfredo Alvarez in for the announced speaker. He's a mess When Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning and he knows it. Book & Lyrics by JeffDobbins playwright Edward Albee's THE MAN Two committee members, Woman (Lisa Directe d b y Joe 'Watts WHO HAD THREE ARMS premiered in Marie Singerman) and Man (Ken Watkins), Music Direction by Mic hael Harren 1983, it received some of the worst reviews sit on opposite sides of the stage through Starring: in theater history. out, becoming characters from Himself's Typical of the lambasting was Frank Rich's life story. His motivational speech, which is Jeff Dawson, Basil Anderson, NY Times excoriation: " ... a temper the play, gradually dissolves into a dark David Barron, Ronnie Boyd, & Laurence Edwards tantrum ... pf unearned self-pity and abject ran wail from the heart as he bemoans his fate cor. .. Albee makes no attempt even to pretend and our complicity with lacerating force. that Himself is anything other than a maudlin Himself's descent into hell is vintage stand-in foi himself, with the disappearing Albee: amazingly funny and bitchy, intelli arm l'l'presenting an atrophied talent...a viru gent and adult, with a brazen felicity for lent and gratuitous !Jtlsogyny that has little l'C'l putting words together, and a mastery of evance ... the craftsmanship is rudimenta- theatrical craft. Albee adores the theater, 1)'•.. mostly an act of self-immolation ..." and no other contemporary writer knows It's no wonder that Albee ran away into how to structure a play with such dramatic the sheltering embrace of regional theater and instincts, knows when to stick in the knife, academe. It would be a decade before he knows when to relax. showed himself on the Great White Way with There's a flow to an Albee play that is ''Thn.>e Tall Women" (1994), winning himself musical, no less so in this one. To say, as did another Pulitzer and showing his detractors the carpers, that Albee lost his touch is that he had lost nothing in the interim. totally untrue. He's at the top of his form Seeing this legendary play after 18 here; great swathes of comic riffs on the years, it's hard to fathom why all the fuss, rubber-chicken circuit, the dizzy heights of other than the gross disappointment critics celebrity, the abyss of self-immolation and felt at Albl·e for not being more of a success. deceit, the wounded cries near the end, the They seemed to take it personally that the rightness of the secondary characters. arch of Albee's career had taken a notice It's a deliciously fake world Albee con able nosl' dive. It had bl'en 20 years since jures up for us-showy, theatrical. over "Virginia Woolf," after all, and Albee still the-top, wonderfully sure of itself-a world hadn't topped that, or equaled it. fit for the stage. To be fair, who could? Shepard, they The three actors incomparably embody cried, or Stoppard The most original word the many characters Albee paints with such smith in the contemporary theater had a sure,, quick insight. In the tour de force role s.mdbag dropped on his head. of Himself, Simpson gives a standmg ova Certainly, "The Man Who Had Three tion of a performance. Just the right age so Arms" wasn't ahl'ad of its time; Albee's we get uneasy parallels between Silicon central thesis that celebrity isn't worth the Valley overnight multi-millionaires or over fame wasn't exactly a new idea even in ly manufactured movie stars, Simpson,, 1983. ~1.lybe the critics didn't like being with director Wayne Wilden's sure touch, yelled at so voraciously, vicariously, and hits all the emotions full target: depression, with such relish. Himself takes us all to task elation, pride, lust, envy, pity. during his screed. Singerman and Watkins match Simpson The play is bold and brash, naked in its every step, whether a~ solicitous matron, simple premise: Himself (Drake Simpson) was smarmy agent, loving-yet-pushed-to-the edge wife or clueless parents. They add thetr own l'l.'SOnance to the distinctive Albee sound. Time hasn't mellowed this play. If any thing it's sharpened its meaning. Why blame Albee for what he says here about obsession and fame, blind ambition, naked aggression, emotionless fate. He's only the messenger. 6 monfhg: ~4550 1 yoar: ~91 'The Man Who Had Three Arms' Ken Watkins, Drake Simpson and Lisa Marie Through May 12 Singerman star in the Atomic Cafe production Atomic Cafe, 1320 Nance of Edward Albee's 'The Man Who Had Three 713·222-ATOM Arms.' 22 OUT ON TH E BAYOU MAY 4, 2001 • HOUSTON VOICE Home Sweet Home community In Business Since 1989 First Unitarian Universalist Church. Services at 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. saturday, may 5 Brunch available 10:30 a.m. Panel Discussion: Bisexuality. 1:30 Alter Hours. KPFT 90.1FM.12 a.m. to 3 a.m. 713'526-5738 p.m. 713'526-5200. church@lir if your hair isn't BECOMING to you, you should BE COMING to me. 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