EIGHTH ANNUAL AUSTIN GAY & LESBIAN INTERNATIONAL F A G FILM FESTIVAL R A G SEPTEMBER 1·14,1995 DOBIE THEATRE 2 op nion Homthe #69 Austin's last Splash publisher'
FEATURES Hello once again from FAG Central, still located in our 5. Fag Hag cramped Austin offices. As I look around, I see stacks of papers, photos, illes, telephones, books, magazines and com- 6. Trade Secrets puters everywhere I look. With the incredible amount FAG RAG has expanded in the last twelve months, we've clearly out- 8. Queer Beats grown our current space - and that's exactly why we've been 8. DeejayTop 10 scouring downtown Austin for a suitable new office. ~ 9. Horrible Scopes We thought we'd found one, in a beautiful building on West Sixth street owned by Whit Hanks. Right behind Travelfest, 19. Malebag the building is newly renovated, but full of interesting archi- tectural details. The space was tucked away and private, 34. The Salty Spot am,Ply-sized,iirightfor our budget/and extt~mely oonve- niently located in respect to many of our vendors and local AUSTIN clients. Too good to be true, we thought And damned if we 11. Austin Dish weren't exactly right . 24. Austin Events After PyrapJid PrOpertieS, the b(pker handling the propertY for Whit Hanks, caught wind of the fact that we are an openly- COVER PHOTOGRAPHED 26. Weeklies gay business, their screening process for tenants suddenly BY CRAIG EDWARDS became very, how shall we say - discriminating. They 32. The Index demanded to see copies of our publication, extensively published biweekly by: 34. Culture Zone inquired about our activities,' our backgrounds, requested'" Snaxus Productions copies of our resdmes; they even had the nerve to ask that p. O. Box 1034, 38. Queen on the Scene we submit a copy of our business plan for review. Our finan- Austin, Texas 78767 cial capability was never in doubt, it seemed to be our charac- DALLAS . ter that was in question. FAGS: 512/416.0100 All this just to rent an office space? FAX: 512/416.698) What was pen, a blood .test? EMAIL: [email protected] 39. Dallas Dish [email protected] 42. Dallas Weeklies As the days passed, their moral investigation of us contin- craig Edwards ued. And as their criteria became more and more probing EDITOR & PUBLISHER 42. The Index and detailed, we started to get the feeling things didn't look Bob GugllBlmo good. We,had presen!:¥d our§.e;lves· rt1I~as, a group 0,1 GENERAL MGR SAN ANTONIO responsible and professional 'young 've people with a MlchaBl Grantham ASSOCIATE EDITOR solid track record, but in the end that was all overshadowed dohn Carroll 43. San Antonio Dish by our up-front sexuality. SAN ANTONIO BUREAU CHIEF 46. San Antonio Events A{t¥f,.heq~';l,g fot,a we¥~, Pyr~d Properies declined t91 Carlos Fusaro Ricky Jimenez 49. Weeklies rent the space to us. :nley were,vague about putting too fine elizabeth Swaten a point on it. When pressed, they finally admitted that their CONTRIBUTING WRITERS 50. The Index client, Whit Hanks, didn't feel that we would be "appropri- Jason Forrest Hollis TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT ate" in their building. You know, Whit Hanks, the huge 51. Queen on the Scene antique stqre here in AUstin. An antique store! You can usu- Chris T MESS.ENGER allyifind ~tl~ast iiaIt a dozen 'family' members shopping BACK SECTION Steven Van Uew there at any given time, spending their queer dollars on the BEST NIPPER 55. Classifieds store's gorgeous Of pricey) offerings. And how many antique stores have you shopped in that didn't have .some Subscriptions: please send check or money order f9r 519.95 for 13 Issues gay.emplox~es, !pat is:.~ it w~~n't completely gay-pwneg (6 months) or 529.95 for 26 Issues (1 year). Make checks payable to Fag an~pera~d to begin With?% ' Rag or Snaxus Productions, and send to P.O.Box 1034, AustIn Texas 78767. Be sure to clearly Include your name and mailing address. Issues are . I guess we shouldn't have been surprised, since humanity is mailed first class In plain envelopes. still a savage child race by cultural measures. But coming DIgjtaIImaging by TINiBiIroau. Printing by _uti _ III 1185 _ -.ctJons. from an antique.~!ore.~~f all things) i}the l!beral ~apitolof Allrights resarvod. No unaulllorlzod ...... ,.mctIon In wtIoIeor In part wIItIoutprior WI'ItIIn_ or· .Texas? Who would've guesseq?iNot;us, bu~;don't worry~;'We tile publisher. lblslndudes od~ and ~ and porIIono u-t. liIlIIt your _ or organization In FAGIWI••••••• maHor fax your information to tile .- or fax _ ••••••• at won't give up. We'll probably find something better, perhaps least one _In advaJIc:eor tile _ you'd lilcato _In. Dr, ••••• ~ H, __ __ lsnot.-sarllyanlrdcatlonoran_IIXIIIIIQ,norot __ even a place where we're actually wanted and given value. In the meantime, I urge you to think it over carefully if you Our advertisers decide to go antique shopping, because if you're out, loud make this maga- an<\;proud,tbey may not want your gay money at;Whit zine possible. If you like it, Hanks. They didn't want ours. Remember that.. F please support A them and tell 'em 'Til next time, work hard, play hard and always play safe. 0 you saw them in II! the FAG RAG! A ., .., Craig Edwards 0 100% GAY-OWNED & OPERATED! editor and publisher of a gay magazine! 3 ask fag hag~_ELI_ZABE_TH S_WETO__I_N
Howdy there, suckers. I'm sick of wading through your 9.I!you won the lottery, you'd: 15. You're picking out a design ,~ v. simpering letters this week. How 'bout let's do something A. rush right out to the near- for your new tattoo. !~~.' . fun, something different, something exciting this issue... est Harley dealership . A. After drinking half a six- " .r!'( Okay, you've got ten minutes, and be sure to use a B. jet off to Amsterdam for a pack, you pick one from a book No. 2 pencil to record your answers. -FH few months after a whirlwind of stock designs. shopping spree in New York B. You look for something and Paris. that might best accentuate your --~~~~%--~~~e. break a heel w-hile jump- nipple ring. ing up and down and twirling B. You sketch out a pattern around in frantic circles. that came to you in a dream, and specify the exact place- 10. An "erection wrench" is: ment of it on your butt. 1. When dining in a restaurant, 4. On Sunday afternoon, you're: A. an open-jawed tool with a you are more likely to... A. watching football and tapered handle. 16. If you came home tofind drinking beer. A. check out the hooters on B. something the doctor your pet guinea pig dead you the cocktail waitress while B. recovering from a late used on you when you devel- would: ordering another Shiner Bock. night dance-a-rama and think- oped that nasty rash. A. put the carcass in a paper B. send your meal back ing that the guy next to you e. what you use to tuck up sack and chuck it in the near- immediately if it's not cooked looked a lot better under the your wang when squeezing into est dimpsty-dumpster, gigadazzle lights. exactly the way you want it and that tiny beaded evening dress. B. put the deceased rodent pout for the rest of the evening. c. running around in a in a shoebox and give him a c. demand that your next bathrobe and bunny slippers, 11. The celebrity you most closely decent burial in the backyard Pina Colada be brought to you dabbing spastically at phantom resemble is: after observing a moment of by the cute bartender with the dust spots and scrubbing coun- A. Garth Brooks. silence in his memory. ters with frantic wrist motions. big basket. When he arrives B. Tom Cruise. c. Shriek, "Ohgood Christ, with the cocktail, send him e. Ivana Trump, Janet the pig is dead! Ahhhhhl" at the back to exchange your blue 5. When you're mad at your Jackson, Marilyn Monroe, or top of your lungs, get falling paper parasol for a pink one so lover, you are most likely to: Charo depending on how much down drunk, call all your you can get another look at his A. withdraw and become pas- foundation you've applied and friends and weep melodramati- . nice little muffin ass. sively-aggressive. what wig you're wearing. cally into the phone. B. blow the guy next-door. 2. When preparing for an after- e. self-indulgently throw a lit- 12. When you bump into a Scoring; Give yourself five noon of poolside lounging, you: tle pity party with your sissy friend, the greeting you'd most points for each a answer, A. make sure you have some friends via pathetic, hour-long likely utter might be: ten points for each b dark sunglasses so you won't phone calls. A. "What's up dude?" tw~tyfor look obvious checking out all B. "Hi, sweetie." , the trade. 6. Your most important fashion c. "Oooh! Miss Mary girl- 75-130 You're about as nel- B. spend at least an hour accessory is: friend! How are you doing, lie as Harrison Ford, i.e., gathering together your pool A. your well-worn 501's. bitch!?" not very. You describe accessories, such as your giant B. that Versace shirt you yourself as "straight-acting inflatable raft, a cooler of mixed got on sale at Neiman's for 13. Your bathroom floor is: appearing" when play: tropical beverages, and the only $350. (It was originally A. covered with hair and per$,pnal ads~"'-:" matching beach towel and $1700.) mildew. 135-190 Though you have koozy set. e. Lancome's Poudre Majuer B. the first thing you see some butch qualities, e. make an appointment at translucent facial power. when you wake up on Sunday you're pretty locked into the salon for 50 minutes of tan- morning. the lifestyle. Don't worry, ning and chest wax, put on 7. Your name is included on e. a fabulous opportunity to it's goo~ to be co~ortable your smallest thong, do a cou- mailing lists for: practice your ceramic tile with YOful;sexuaJitY. ple push-ups and contour your A. Sears, Foot Locker, and mosaic skills. 195·230 You go girl! If ir pecks with blush in hopes of Auto Zone. weren't for your nancy-boy . simulating muscle tone. B. International Male, 14. Your biggestfear in life is: style and pretension the Undergear, and Details. A. having your parents find word gay might still mean 3. If you were to incur a minor e. the Neiman-Marcus col- out you're gay. happy·c_ • concussion, it would most likely lectiori agency. B. getting old and not being 230--29s;¥ouareileally be caused: / able to afford a facelift, pushing the envelope. A. when the hood of your car 8. While shopping for your pet, e. being trapped in a badly- You're a frilly, nellie-queen inadvertently came down on you'd buy: decorated room with a nude patsy who gets pinned out you while changing the oil, A. a spiked collar and a fifty Newt Gingrich and naked in a crowd every time. B. by colliding with a large pound bag of Purina Dog Raymond Burr, while being 300 Well, aren't you just a inanimate object while drunk- Chow. for~d to listen to Brut piece q~'lYol"kt~§§y-. enly stumbling about in a dimly B. a variety of Fancy Feasts, Aftershave commercials. 'ma'am! lit nightclub. some Smoochies, and a new c. as a result of pulling an water bowl with little ' ...... •...... •...... •...... F entire cabinet of pots and pans Anastacia's name hand etched Need advice on your pathetic love life? Got a question so stuPid only a stranger A could answer it? Have unusually large genitalia? Fag Hag can help. Send your G down on your head while at the base. R absurd confessions, hair-brained philosophies and heartfelt cocktail napkin scrib- A throwing a carefully-staged e. a knit sweater and match- blings to: Ask Fag Hag, Pt). Box 1034, Austin TX 78767,fax it to(512) 41~981, G drama-tantrum. ing angora booties. or email it to ~o1.com Letters may be edited for brevity or clarity .. 5 trade secrets DOC TOR S H 0 C~----'r-:;==...... I
Believe it or not, but I do letter. Nothing empassions receive great letters from people more than when they some of you. f try to respond disagree, as this person did to everyone, and I certainly with a statement contained in would never think of publish- last week's column [reprinted ing my own fan mail. That below left]. I anticipate that would seem a bit arrogant from time to time, a tail feath- and self-fluffy.But once or er will get ruffled with some twice a year I get a good hate of my direct, unadulterated candor and I always count on one of you to take everything I write as literal rather than the tongue-in-cheek ribbing at many things not on soci- ety's menu of discussible subjects. So, at right, in the spiritoffcUrness, I reprint the letter in its entirety before I reply...
Mamas don't let them right way and a wrong way million more inhabitants _ C8lifornicate Texas! to enter this country, and I over thirty year's time. Silly rabbit! We all know am sick of the rest of the Funny-it was only until I this country's sorry history world thinking there is an moved to Texas that I found of the treatment of its own inalienable human right to out from everyone that I was people. Yet I can't think of becoming an American. "non-white," being of any nation that was not Millions of people migrated Spanish decent with a founded in some way by the from 'round these parts Spanish first, middle and last conquest of one people over too, although you didn't name. And now I'm \ anothe~ VVhatmust have seem bothered with that America's most misunder- upset you were the words observation. Soon, I fear stood bigot I apologize for 'float over,' 'Asia,' 'fence the Southern California as any confusion. You may not \ jumping' and 'Mexico'. . depicted in Blade Runner is always agree with what is I Words of primary potency not so far away in the written here, and may for you no doubt, clouding future. extrapolate themes which your understanding of the It amazes me that people could be present within your rest of what I said. The in Austin, so caught up in own prejudices, but at least point is that millions of peo- stopping further develop- by the time you're done with ple, no matter who they are ment around Barton Springs this page you have been or how they came, crowded and the sacred Edwards forced to think. into a state once-envied for Aquifer couldn't at least nod Until next time, when I its incredible beauty, now in-agreement, if not sympa- bring you 'big dicks and better known for smog, thy. I am certain attitudes how to handle them' (and crime, freeways, a • would be different had this other subjects of marginal depressed economy, fires, city become the host of 4 interest), kisses! FR landslides and whether you like it or not, a serious bor- Doctor Shock is online. You can email him at [email protected] Opinions expressed here are those of the author, and are not necessarily those of der problem. There is a the publisher, or of this magazine. gueer beats CARLOS FUSARO 1111 "OK, make way, move, medley made with bits and Cosmic Baby with "Greets but-slumpy sophomore excuse me... star coming pieces from" ..•Wanna Be Florida." I mentioned it last effort Drag-queen hopefuls through." No, I'm not refer- Startin' Somethin'," issue and bring it up again, pick up the soundtrack to ring to myself, but actually to "Billie Jean," ''Remember this time for two reasons: "Too Wong Foo, Thanks for words heard much too often the Time," and more. Our l)it is rocking trance-dance Everything, Julie Newmar." . during Last Splash. It will be favorite confused popster floors all over the place, and This nellie little collection doubly crowded in Austin has recruited the talents of 2) Tony Garcia, one of the contains flawless tracks by this time, for the queers are Frankie Knuckles for this one mastermixers behind this laBelle and Crystal waters back, and so are the hoards and all I can say is... top and other Cosmic/Sven Vath among others. of anxious college folk... so notch! In case you missed it collaborations, will be leav- get ready for a loud week- the first time, "Release Me" ing his usual South Beath AND IN CLOSING ... end. As you read this, your by Industry is available Glam Slam gig on Septem- With all the incoming worldly columnist (gasp) is again in many different fla- ber 14 to guest with yours population now settled in, somewhere in Bayouland vors, so get yours while it truly at Swank. An evening you can bet that the troops (New Orleans to be exact), lasts. Happy Clappers, whose not to be missed. What? of nightlife promoters and where everyone is like one "I Believe" is still one of You haven't got "Set U organizers of this area's big family... forgive the many this writer's faves, have Free" by Planet Soul yet? scene have many tricks up different puns. No Mardi another hot new track out Get to it then ... this is the their sleeves. Parties, pro- Gras here, just peace and called "Hold On." Same cream-of-the-underground- motions and special events quiet and etouffi. Be pre- sample-house style as the crop out there! are going to be popping up pared for the post-Splash former, only difference here everywhere; guest deejays clean-up, you party hungry is the use of church organs REMAKES. REMIXES will be flying in from all Austinites, and call me when instead of pianos ... and yes, Hot off the presses and over; and I will be listing as you're done. In the mean- it worked me big time! 8oul- soon to be available for many details as I can in time, here's some tuneage to 2-80ul are back with "Love mass consumption is "(Hey these pages. Until next tide you over... Enuff," and for you aficiona- Now) Girls Just Wanna time however, keep your dos it will be useful to know Have Fun" by one of our feet on the ground and THE PRIMO PICK that there are two versions favorite fru-fru divas from keep reaching for as much One of my favorite divas to the single available. The the eighties, Cyndi lauper. as you can get out of this, (and yours too, I'm sure) is first is typical Soul-2-Soul, Whether the world needs it life... for free! FR back this issue, and how! with funky, slow grooves or not, it is coming back "Running Around Town" is and soulful vocals. The and even with the Junior the fierce new single from house versions are deep at Vasquez mixes on the sin- Billie Ray Martin, whose times, while still maintaining gle, the song is still as "Loving Arms" are still hug- the funky flavor of the origi- delightfully cheezy as it ging dancefloors all over the nal, opting sometimes for a was back then. It gets bet- world. The main version is harder "I Am Ready"-style ter (or worse ... I don't very similar to a Robin S buildup. know) - in a few weeks a arrangement that ran into a look back at Ms. Lauper's Baptist church choir. The. TRIBAL • TRANCE • TRIP-HOP past will be available on cd. remix versions, as construct- In the past year, many It is called Twelve Deadly t Shoot Me With Your Love ed by BT, sound very much fine underground record Cyns ••• and Then Some. D.-Ream like any of the works he has labels have sprung up all Pet Shop Boys groupies go 2.Rred Up co-produced with Sasha, over the globe. Among the out and fetch Alternative, Eleva/QrMan which are characterized by ones that have survived a 3-cd set of b-sides, rarities 3.lUIvIbe long breakdowns that almost their first year, Touche (from and out-takes that span the TmMan reach silence and intense the Netherlands) has devel- boy's illustrious careers. buildups that will bring your oped a sophisticated trance Finally, anthem enthusiasts 4. P:Mad1inery hips to maximum shaking sound that few have been check into Xpansions '95 Propagmula bliss. If you enjoyed able to match. If this sounds and "Move Your Body," a 5. V"1SCiousa "Bailando Con Lobos" by like something you would tasty remix package of Sueiio Latino cabana, or "Embracing the be into, check out their first their 1989 jewel fiat. Valeria Vtx Sunshine" by BT, or are a US release (through "Elevation" ... now slam- 6. SunsIine After the Rain fan of Bille Ray,get Polygram): 51Days 'The min' at a club near you! New Atlantic "Running"! Paper Moon EP". Moby, "Bring Back My 7. Party Tune CDS THAT SHAKE Outta Control HOUSE • DANCE • NRG Happiness," just get it! Still "Suave" is the name of The latest from Michael kickin' major boodie is the latest in Flamenco fla- 8. Love Come Rescue Me Jackson, "You Are Not "Handlife/Lushlife" by'; vored house music by B- Love Station F Alone," is also available in deejay Kimball Collins, one of Tribe. If you like the stuff 9. Horny As Funk A maxi-single form with dance the east coast's finest (who that Enigma, Deep Forest and G So"PY R mixes. Definitely worth the will also be visiting Alien Gipsy Kings have put out in A 10.When G pennies, especially since it Records and Oilean's on Sept. the past couple of years, Sunscream 8 includes a mega-mix house 16). Also hot off the presses, you will enjoy this anything- CRAIG EDWARDS \ austindish. ':. , last Splash is here! The UT students are back! And Hooters has opened two blocks away from our office! What a way to wrap up the summer, even if in spirit only, since we know perfectly well that the scorching heat will contin- ue right into October, auto- mobile air conditioners be damned. And while these so-called 'dog days of sum- mer' would have us burn- ing our hands on steering wheels, sweating and look- ing mussed, and occasional- ly even fearing to venture outdoors before dusk, we've found that a huge pair of sunglasses, not ever wearing black, and drinking plenty of fluids (in all their various forms) goes a long way towards beating the heat of the day. But as such arcane matters are best left for Fag Hag (although it made a swell opening), we'd best move on to some of our more or less memo- rable recent nocturnal adventures ... Thursday night we head- ed for wurk! at Proteus and were delighted to find the place crawling with hot guys. The sexy, blond pony- tailed doorguy gave us major attitude when we o implored him not to stamp < our hands (we invariably u get ink all over our clothes) - '~re you under 21? No? Then you don't need to be worrying about a stamp." It the turntables1ritd not off • don't hear at any other bar. ON OUR (OVER: was fabulous. We chatted doing shots with some pret- • We said hi to Barrett at the with Timm Groovy, who ty girl. He was getting up door and cute barback Will thought it'd been weeks the next morning and flying: • while bartender Garold since he'd seen us, and said off to Mexico for weekend .• quickly quenched our CURTIS 22, tanned and toned are the first hi to fab DJ Chris Sill. Was gigs. But where was Miss H? '\.. thirsts with their automated things to note about our flawless it just good lighting or did We checked the bars, even • shot pouring system. Rapid coverbw CURTIS. Half Swiss and he actually have pees looked in the bathrooms, • fire, baby. We unexpectedly half German, this gorgeous blond· bulging against that tight and finally found her at • bumped into former Ragger haired, blue-eyed beauty grew up : black jersey shirt? We'd Chain Drive, doing a fill-in •.Adam Watson and hot hubby in Elgin, Texas before recently G never noticed that body on gig for the vacationing Don • David, who now live in moving to Austin. He loves to : him before! Hot! We found Engle and playing that great 'Colorado and were just have fun, and loves the outdoors, G DJ Greg C actually behind european hi-NRGthat you ' back for the weekend. As as these shOts clearlY show. 11 more dish... last call came and went, we holds the title 'oldest bar- stone temple that had the and whatnot; surely it'd be contemplated doing Swank tender in Austin', not java grunge crowd across made of flame-retardant plas- at Ohms,but as we were feel- Oilcan's Steve Hor Mame's the street at Ruta Maya won- tic or something. To settle ing a little woogy, thought Paula... He also contends dering what in the hell was this dispute we plucked out a we'd better call it a night. that he's the rudest bar- going on over there? DJ small piece of the mat and We began our weekend tender in Austin! As if... Carlos, looking perky in a held it to a flame. To our Friday night at that north- Honey, just don't get us faux leopard skin Flin- amusement it burned silly, side 'family' watering hole started, cuz we've seen stones ensemble, was skill- like it'd been dipped in gaso- 'Bout Time,where Pam was some rude ones. Want fully blending only the .line!At Tony'shighly-flamma- busy behind the bar pouring names? In any event, fiercest selection of pump- ble bar (watch those ciga- shots left and right. Danny Jerry had the night off. ing beats, resulting in a rettes, girls) we delicately cardiel was in the booth, Friday night continued packed and undulating trop- chugged vodka and chatted looking a little weary but at Oilcan Harry'S annual ical dance floor. Also every- with BenLaMasters and his cranking out the hot disco- Jungle Party, where we where we looked - pees, pretentious tanning bed era tunes nonetheless. found the place trans- pees, pees. (Mental note: devotee companion, before Manager Little Debbie formed into a lush (in both start going back to the gym turning our attention to 'bought us a round of shots, senses of the word) and next week.) We joined up barflies Willand Richard, the and one of his buds tropical landscape full of with Brett, the tall, gor- latter being the current whipped an amusing color hunky, scantily-clad studs geous blond who modelled happy hour bartron at Xerox from under the regis- in loincloths serving in last.issue's fashion fea- Charlie's. Richard and our ter of Debbie hamming it up drinks ... Every head at the ture as Bailey, still in town editor had never met, and he in drag (see QOTS). We front bar turned as we on business from Atlanta. at first thought he recog- looked for one of our new clamored in: our editors Out on the patio, the island nized Craigfrom a porn favorite bartenders Jerry, plus the loud, bold and bar's roof was covered in a movie. (Flattery will get you whose acquaintence we'd inimitable transie Romona, giant grass skirt, giving it everywhere with Miss made on a 'Bout Time run who might not always fit the appearance of a Edwards.) He also showed earlier in the week. He'd their dress code. Of partic- thatched hut. A member of us his toolbox, whinnied like kept us in stitches and ular note: the entance to . our entourage observed a horse and stamped his feet. poured like a seasoned vet- the club was covered with a that it looked like a fire haz- We were quite visibly moved. eran - which he was! Jerry specially-built, 3-D facade ard. Our editor conjectured (Mental note: do Charlie's claims that it is he who made to resemble a giant that it's made for parties Happy Hour next week.)
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Septernberl6, 1995 12 Noon - 2am A Full Day of Activities and Fun Featuring: Entertainment • Free Beer • BBQ • Dancing • Raffles • Volleyball Arts {;.crafts • Carnival Games • Swimming • Overnight Camping Karaoke • Haircuts • Vendor Booths • Tent Decorating Contest Scheduled to Appear: Sid Spencer • Tongue {;.Groove • Miss Xanna Don't Miss IGRA De Shannon • Austin Babtist Women and many more special guests and a few surprise guests as well SPONSORS: WEED· CORLEY· Suggested Donation: $S • Camping Donation: $10 per tent FISH FUNERAL For more info call (512) 243-2608 HOME LTD. F A o R A o Directions: Take 183 South past Bergstrom to FM812 (the signal after Burleson Road, also marked by a Circle K, Texaco and 14 Longhorn Speedway.) Then turn left on FM812. Go approximately 3 miles and Dry Creek Equestrian Center will be on the left. Gathering up our drag known for its crowds queens and faux finishin' (unless Damned Bobby is fashion model drinking cooking steaks or some- buddies we shuttled over to thing), but then again, a Mick's Place nee OJ's, where quiet place to go with bench press. we found Dr. Shock holding friends to chat (and get court at the backbar with schnockered) is definately blonde, sober diva Lauren, part of its charm ... As we Mike Love the fondler, and go to press, we hear that cute little Ronnie, who deejay Warren Mills will now recently said he was mov- be spinning at Marne's ing to Dallas but really every Friday and Saturday, moved to San Antonio ... starting this weekend. Girls leg press. On the patio, we coaxed who've been around awhile a few more delicious cock- will recognize Warren as tails out of Mitch, who was one of the old deejays from imminently leaving for San the Crossing; girls who've Francisco. Ten cocktails been around even longer later we wobbled en masse might remember him from around the corner to the sound crew of Sally's - permanent press. Proteus, which was a zoo, way back when. Warren has however this time we were a lot of fans and is known welcomed in the door by for his eclectic mix of Sliver Cyberslut, who yelled music - you never know at the crowd waiting to get what he'll play next... in: "Move up against the We also found out that wall so these people can get lucky Robert Leal, one of through!" We ran upstairs to Ollcans' regular customers, bug out on the fantastic slid the key he selected lightshow and lasers, said into the cashbox last week Austin's only Laundromst & RtnBss Csnter Ell422fi GuBdslupe • 458-LEAN hi to Kevin C and found a and opened it right up - bubbly Miss H propped up grabbing over $2,000 in on a stool in a dark corner. cash for his very own! Who knows what hap- What a haul! And no, he pened after that? We think didn't turn around and buy we all made it over to Ohms, a round of drinks for the where the patio was all the . house like .we might've; scene. The hip-hop pit was even better, he turned going full force, and we around and donated $500 of chatted with Alan C, saw Bo it to Christopher House, our Simpson, Brad ..I and more ... local AIDS hospice. What a Out lastest couple of vis- guy! Congratulations, its to Auntie Mame's has Robert, your luck and gen- caught the bar on the deso- erosity is an inspiration to late side, with Roger and us all. And you too can Seville alternately looking have your chance at it, con- awfully lonely in there, tinuing this Monday and practically all by them- Tuesday ... The cashbox is selves, The spot is not alreadyback up to $1,600.
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Call for a Free Estimate F A Q ( 5' I 2) • 0 • _ • • I • voicemailJpage R A Q KNOWLEDGEABLE • RELIABLE • HIGH QUALITY AT Low PRICES 15 more dish... Sunday night we caught tail. who previously worked the big benefit at Dance Hall at Maggie Mae's on 6th Street. Saloon for recently deceased Welcome aboard there. A space dedicated to sharing with you some of our love letters and hate mail, plus other bartender Kirby Goulden. It fruity. Gust kidding - he's stuff we find relevant, interesting, informative or in some way amusing. So write! was an all-star array of local 'straight' ...) Also present was Dear Editor, that there is more to aspire to than talent, in a seemingly never- Mona's mother. who looked I would like to take this oppor- just going out too the bars and ending show which racked remarkably young. Glen and tunity to present an idea to your having meaningless one-night rela- magazine; it's my hope it may be a tionships. I also feel this would be up an amazing $120.480 in Fudge from Club 404. Jon future column of your magazine. good for our generation in seeing donations that go directly to Davis a/k/ a Beth Boyet of My lover and I have been together other gay couples out there and to Christopher House. Yes. you Transformations and some for over 12 years. In this amount of learn more about the differences time we have always kept our eyes within our own ranks. read that right. How on earth others we can't clearly recall. open to any/all subjects related to In the amount of time Lyndon could they raise that much. The damn place was packed! gay Et lesbian relationships, part- and I have been together we have you might wonder? Well. it That night blurred into nerships, activities (or lack of), been in a monogamous relation- announcements, etc. There is hardly ship. We have met other couples seems the incredibly rich the next night, which was ever anything in our gay magazines that have very different or unusual and ever-generous eccentric Mona's actual birthday. so that mentions gay relationships, relationships that, in some cases, Mick Faulkner was in the we made the rounds once unions or acknowledgements of we simply don't understand. That's such. Most of the emphasis is one of the points ... There are lots of audience that evening ... again...We began at work! at placed on the singles scene, spot- different relationships out there That's a new wing at Proteus. which was festive lighting a hunky man or group and profiling various relationships Christopher House! We're and hopping. The birthday shots of people havihg morttJ;n can help us all learn mo~eabout envisioning The Faulkner girl was holding court at the that the law should allow at '8 bar. each other and give our gay.youth The point I am trying to make is something to aspire to and have an Wing' ... Wow. bar in a specially-marked an appeal to your magazine to idea of what to expect or want in a Twelve or fifteen of us chair with a sign over it, a include some type of column that relationship. congregated on the patio at huge bouquet of at least four would give us couples equal time, - Sincerely. Mark F.Austin or some time! It could be anything Mlck's Place/Od's Wednesday dozen roses slung across her that is directly related to being in a Thanks for the idea, Mark. While night to celebrate the birth- arms. On the bar lay a glow- gay/lesbian relationship. A small we know some gays who con- day of Ramona and guzzled in-the-dark dildo. er-. educa- biography of the couple: likes/dis- stantly search for relationships. likes, length of relationship, what feeling 'incomplete' if they're five to ten bottles of their tional tool from Forbidden they like to do, activities they might 'alone', others stay clear of lasting most ecomonical champagne Fruit. that came with rings be involved in, what professions romantic committments for years with a delicious purple sheet for a ring-toss game. given to they've chosen, maybe a favorite and years. The most extreme of photo of the couple, where they like these would reject your notion of cake. heavily adorned with her by superdeejay Miss H. to vacation, what they like to eat... long-term, "marriage" -type rela- black icing. the kind that Before too long. wanderlust whatever applicable for that couple. tionships as another way of trying dyes your teeth. lips and set in and we hopped in a There could be certain guide- to homogenize and "package" the lines for how long you'd need to.be homosexual lifestyle for main- tongue solid black on con- cab for Charlie's. in a relationship before you'd be stream acceptance (~••emphasis on tact. By the time the cake At Austin's self-dubbed profiled in the couple column, non-sexual content"!?). We say was half gone. we all looked '#1 Party Bar' we found a' emphasis on non-sexual content, whatever works for you is what like extras in a Tim Burton freaky crowd in effect. We and non-disclosure of specific you should go with ••• Readers. information that could be used what do you think? movie. Joining in the fun was requested free birthday against anyone (stuff like that). By the way, Mark, your, letter Eric. the cute new bartender champagne. but were told I think this would help send a wasn't written in some sort of with the little brown pony they don't do that. they do positive message to our gay youth code, was it? Just wondering. -FR r------,
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free drinks. Okay, free Touring the place and then Uzard Loungein Dallas) who our very own little circuit drinks, then! We had a cou- finally coming to rest on the bought the first ad we sold in party - RIP'D95, which was ple of cocktails with Brian patio, we fondled some cute our modestly-sca1edpre- known in previous years as and some silly little shots young guys (to the chagrin miere issue - the back cover. the "Rip Your T-Shirt with Arnybefore our atten- of their boyfriends), and We fondly remember Party." This is the seventh tion turned to Austin's 'living watched Mona pick a fight many great times had there year for the party which legend,' Nicole,who had real- with lilliputian drag diva over the years. Remember keeps getting bigger and ly tied one on that night, and Malasia over her cute blond the twice capacity crowds, bigger, this year including was being attended to by companion, which was really week after week, with lines major corporate sponsors drag handler Huckababy, quite entertaining. around the block to get in? such as Absolut Vodka, OUT A/K/ A MeganMoorehead. So what's up with Club Remember the RuPaul con- Magazine, and Naya Water, We've never seen Miss 40., anyway? Are the cert, Martha Wash,D:Ream, as well as your friends here Nicole quite so tipsy... she . rumors true that it will be the VillagePeople,deejays at the RAG.The party is this can drink most girls under closing its doors for good D'mitry (of Deee-Ute)and Saturday night at the Austin the table! What else was after Splash Weekend? Moby,the raves? Remember Music Hall, the 10,000 going on? We couldn't tell Mmmn, could be ... The way FAGRAG'sseries of pump par- square foot space which you... it was crazy there. we're getting it is that own- ties Thursday nights? The once was the biggest night- So wild in fact, that we ran ership of the club is current- first pump party with that club Austin had ever seen, outside, luckily hailed a cab, ly changing hands. The new unbelievable silhouette show Acropolis; they expect and jetted down to Oilcan owner will be shutting it in the basement, our ''Who between 2,000 and 3;000 HaMTs,after listening to down once it's his, renovat- Shat inthe Basement?"party hot dudes to turn up. The some cab driver's long-wind- ing, revamping and and resulting scandal, or the concept is simple - wear ed account of how some kids restaffing, and ultimately over-the-top "Men of Porn 3" an old white t-shirt to the dosed him with 2 tabs of X- reopening in a month or party that climaxed in a party, and by the end of the tacy by putting it in his soda, two's time with a new name TABC raid, leading to MarCo night it will be strategically and how he had to park his and a new image. We'd tell Rossi'sarrest (and the subse- ripped and written all over cab in a parking lot and just you more, but we don't want quent "FreeMarco Rossi" t- in marker ... It's a great way sit there for three hours ... to totally jump the gun. Look shirts)? Alas, poor 404, we to meet guys too; just walk Sure, whatever. around, though (even within knew ye well. right up and rip his shirt, or At Oilcans',we unexpect- these pages) - it's not that Well be dropping by to write something clever edly bumped into FAGRAG's hard to figure out... party at 404 this weekend, across his chest. We've been general manager BobG,hav- Club404 holds a dear spot perhaps for the last time, as to the last two Rip'd parties, ing sippies with Micks'Place in our hearts, even though last Splash will surely bring and we must say they've former namesake Dale we've pretty much made the in crowds as crazed as the been among the very best Jordan, and LouisAat Steve current manager despise us. 'good ole days' ...You can parties of the year. This year Higgenbotham'sstation, with Even though some RAG count on capacity crowds all all the proceeds are going to strippers all around ... Deejay staffers are barred from over town as party people Christopher House,which Dig'mwas working the entering and others so come from across the state makes all this randy fun crowd, and Daniel0 served despise certain employees and literally all over the even more justifiable. It us a bottle of complimentary that they won't set foot in the country to party with Austin even got mentioned in IJenre champagne (thanks, doll!). place (unless they're too in our weekend-long, end of Magazine (another sponsor We were practically on a drunk to care). Even though the Summer bash. this year). Don't even think rampage by that point, so we the club is currently just a We're sporting a houseful of missing it if you're a fan figured what the hell - and hollow shell of the splendid of out-of-town guests for the of these huge, circuit party- off to Club404 we went mayhem and decadent weekend; watch for a full type things. Well be there Prancing through the debauchery of its heyday, we report on the inevitable with bells on. door with the huge bouquet still love the place and will be ensuing chaos next issue. But enough of this gay of red roses, we nodded sorry to see it go. In addition to the Austin banter ... We want to wish hello to stunned doorman When we started FAGRAG Tavern Guild'sfestivities at everyone of you a fun ,and Don,but were disappointed almost three years ago, it was HippieHollowon Sunday, safe last Splash '95. See you to find more staff members The404 (owned at that time last Splash this year boasts at RIP'D'95 and at the lake than customers inside. by HelenRaybom,currently of what has blossomed into on Sunday! Be cool, fools! FR Your Dance Music Connection LEATHER CHEST COMPACT DISCS 504 Willow St. RECORDS Austin TX 78701 VIDEO, 512.478.2261
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RIP'D 95 by Miss Gay Texas Celeste Martinez and currently let us promote your events Austin Music Hall, 203 Nueces, 9pm-?, reigning Scarlett Leigh. Former Miss Gay Austin 1) Fax your Information to 416-6981, or 2) mail Internet: http://www.alienz.com/rip Metroplex America far Female Impersanators your information to Queer Events, P.O.Box 1034, RIP'D 95 will be packed full of gorgeous guys from Vanessa Raye, Senysa Myles, Loni Thomas and Lori Austin, TX 78767, or 3) call 416-0100, lOam until around the world and the event is perfectly Love will be attending and performing. 6pm, M-F, or 4) email toPhagRag@ao/.com.at planned near Last Splash. Boys, boys, boys! Bring least a week before the appropriate issue's publi- your t-shirt and get Rip'd! Presented by RIP'D Sunday Showcase cation. (We're published every other Thursday.) Austin and Mick's Place, and sponsored by 5th Street Station Dance Hall a Saloon, A free service! Absolut" Vodka, FAG RAG, Hyatt Regency, genre, 505 E 5th Street (Red River), 10:30pm Sharp! Out Magazine, I-D Personal Lubricant, Naya, Alien Former Miss Gay Austin Metroplex for Female Technology, Eterna and Paul Parkinson Realtor'. Impersonators Vanessa Raye is the special guest @) Friday, September 1 for the evening.
Funky Tekno Tribe @) Sunday, September 3 Austin Music Hall, 208 Nueces, Info: 465-8147 @) Wednesday, September 13 URBMagozine presents San Francisco's paleolithic. last Splash trance tour Funky Tekno Tribe. Texas deejays Chris Hippie Hollow, Lake Travis, 9am-9pm OctoReno Anderson, Rob Vaughan and Richard Shanks join The Austin Tavern Guild, comprised of most of Club 404, 404 Colarado, 7:30-9:30pm tour residents Barry Weaver, DJ Dan and Phil Smart the gay-friendly bars in town, presents Last Join the Octopus Club for a friendly game of in playing all of the music to shake your body down. Splash Day at Lake Travis. Armbands are avail- Black Jack tonight at Club 404. Guests receive able from these host bars: 5th Street Station one chip for every dollar donated and chips are Dance Hall a Saloon, Auntie Mame's, 'Bout redeemable for chances on prizes donated by @) Fri a Sat, September 1-2 Time, Chain Drive, Charlie's, Club 404, local merchants and individuals. Hollywood, Nexus, Oilcan Harry's and Proteus. last Splash! by Gary laird Scarlett a Jesse Capitol City Playhouse, 214 W 4th, 11pm 5th Street Station Dance Hall a Saloon, This is the story of five people coming to Austin @) Sunday, September 10 505 E 5th Street (Red River), 9pm for Last Splash. The show runs about 80 minutes A special guest joins Scarlett and Jesse for their and reservations can be made by callin 472-2966. Free a Anonymous HIVTesting weekly show. 'Bout Time, 9601 N IH-35, 6-9pm The Travis County Health Department provides @) Saturday, September 2 free and anonymous HIV screenings for anyone @) Thursday, September 14 needing to be tested. last Splash Brunch HIV-Negative Gay a Bisexual Men's Group East Side Cafe, 2113 Manor Rd, 11am Miss Gay Austin Metroplex America for AIDS Services of Austin, 7pm Heart of Texas Bears will be hosting brunch at Female Impersonators '95-'96 Pageant AIDS Services of Austin sponsors this group is the East Side Cafe to celebrate Last Splash. RSVP Hollywood, 113 San Jacinto, 10pm designed to discuss the often unrecognized. needs suggested but not required at 512/440-2037. MG Productions presents tonight's pageant hosted and concerns of negative men. Topics include
F A Q R A Q 24 dating, grief and loss and intimacy and relation- ships of all kinds. ® Friday, September 16
Concert! Round-up at the Ranch Continental Club, 7pm Dry Creek Equestrian Center, Noon-2am Touted as the '90s version of Bette Midler in the The 2nd annual Round-up at the Ranch is Continental Baths, Peobe Legere plays tonight today with barbeque, dancing, raffles, games of at with her variety of singing and comedy. The all kinds, vender booths and more. Plus, enter- Josh Alan Band will also perform tonight. tainment by Sid Spencer, Tongue a Groove, De Shannon, Austin Babtist Women and more. The Round-up benefits Christopher House and the ® Friday, September 15 HIV Wellness Center. For camping and more info, call 512/243-2608. Bear of the Quarter Contest Chain Drive, 504 Willow, 10:30pm Wild West Saloon Heart of Texas Bears celebrates its one year Franklin Plaza, 111 Congress, 8pm-Midnight anniversary tonight with the. first Bear of the The Capital City Men's Chorus hosts its second Quarter contest. annual Wild West Saloon, complete with west- ern performances by members of the CCMC, casino games, live and silent auctions, food ® Fri-Sun, Sept 15-17 and refreshments. Monies raised help with operating and traveling expenses of the chorus. Staying Negative Retreat Alma de Mujer Center for Social Change Blue Party AIDS Services of Austin sponsors this retreat Oilcan Harry's, 211 W 4th entitled "Relationships, Intimacy, Society and Snag your favorite denims and get down with You." The weekend will provide support for non- Oilcan Harry's Blue Party this evening. Deejays infected gay and bisexual men whose needs are Kimball Collins and .Carlos will spin you long often unrecognized. Price for the weekend of self into after-hours. Yes, that'r right, Oilcan's will exploration, human connection and support is be open late tonight. And amidst all of the sexy $45 and reservations can be made with ASA by men dancing around, free cd giveaways will be calling 406-6165. thrown out too ..
FAGRAG SERVES GENERATION PJ.ASH SPE(l X S RrlYl:J This s d AYld (~e.t 2,51- OFF F (WaLL Flash over s i Df)) A G R A Q 2S%OFF 25 MONDAYS York as they give you a Mick's Placel Guzzle $1 $2.25 wells and beers. ~ Star Gayzing/ 5th St ~ Family Bereavement taste of lesbians from drafts and well drinks Free pool 7-11 pm. Station Dance Hall & Groupl Austin's residential around the country. 9-11 pm. Enjoy the action ~ Humpday/ Chain Drivel Sa/oon/ Stop by the AIDS hospice, Project ~ Do The Write Thing/ as Austin's finest take their S5¢ bottled beer and $1.50 Station for $2 well drinks Transitions, Inc. provides calezino/ A gathering of clothes off, starting at 6pm, Premiums are in line for and domestic beers all day this group for people who writers and poets reading for a pile of cash. today. HH from 2-Spm. and night. have experienced a loss of their work to a coffee-sip- ~ Pool Tourney & Funk ~ Wicked Wednesday ~ Karaoke NighV Auntie a family member due to ping audience. DaV Nexus Countryl The Show/ Charlie'sl Drink $2 Mame's/ Have fun singing AIDS, from 6-7:30pm. For ~ Proof Pos~ivel Out evening starts with aa pool wells and non-premium corny songs to a roomful of more info and to reserve a Youth Austin welcomes all tournament and then OJ lo- beers from 2-1 Opm,and strangers 7-11 pm after • 111;-. place in this group, call HIV+ youth to attend this n-Roq presents funk and stick around for the show at downing a sufficient num- 454-S646. group at 7pm. Info: house beats. midnight hosted by Paris ber of $2 wells and domes- ~ The G-Spot! KO.OP 472-9264. ~ The Chamber/ Ohmsl Chanel. tics 2-10pm. 91.7FM, 5-7pml Kerth Fix ~ Caregivers Group/ DJ Mike Lawder brings ~ Hot Flesh Dancers/ ~ Middle Eastern hosts this show that features Project Transitions offers industrial music back into Hollywoodl The hottest Dancers/ Blue Flamingol women, girls, hennaphro- this group for individuals the clubs with a powerful women's dance bar hosts Check out the exotic belly dites and drag queens. who give their time to care mix of industrial and alterna- this fierce evening of dancers doing shows at ~ Dub Music! KVRX for those who have AIDS. tive music. And really cute female and male dancers 7pm, 10:30pm and 1:30am, 91.7FM, Ilpm-Iaml A Meetings are from boys don't hurt, either. with emcee Nicole at including Zerohade, rougher version of ambient 7-S:30pm and for more ~ Happy Hour/ Oilcan 11:15pm. Shahkti and friends. music, this Rewind Selector infe or to reserve a spot in Harry'sl Sip Happy Hour ~ Joe & Wild Drag ~ Pool TournamenV Pnoduction by the Dub the group 454-S646. drinks from 2-10pm. Show/ Mick's Place/ 'Bout Timel Bring your big Vender will help you chill ~ Lesbian Group/ ~ Hip Hop/ Proteusl Join Tonight, Joe hosts the stick and knock around some every Monday. Provided for UT students deejay Phil Owen for an Wild Drag Show. Exotic bals. 1st Place: $35, 2nd ~ Free Country Western by the UT Counseling and eveing of fantastic hip hop drinks are only $5 from Place,$15 with $3 entry fee. Dance Lessonsl 5th SI. Mental Health Centerl A for your bones. until 11pm, and HH $1.75 well and $2.25 Station Dance Hall and supportive group for explor- dancers and bouffet from domestics aI.1day,all night. Saloonl Southern Country ing topics like coming out, WEDNESDAYS 6 until 11pm. ~ 90¢ Well Drinks/ Chain Austin teaches free Country relationships, homophobia, ~ IFaustinal/ Austin ~ Country Hump-day/ Drivel Enjoy 90¢ well Western dance lessons with and developing a positive Cable vision, Channel 10, Nexus Countryl Close out drinks all day and night. H H Beginner at Spm and identity. From 3:30-5pm IIpml Fausto Fernos hump day with Karen from 2-Spm. Intennediate at 9pm. $2 well Info: 471-2515. returns with the help of Roder spinning your ~ Charlie's Centerfold and beer all day and night. ~ Movies with Mitchl/5th video wizard and producer favorite country tunes. Dancers/ Charlie'sl $2 Happy hour bartender Miss St Station Dance Hall & Mindy Hilt to put Queer ~ Return to Planet 9/ Happy Hour well drinks and IGRA 1994 DeShannon Saloonl 3-7pml New from images with a sense of Ohmsl DJ Roger Wilson of non-premium beer from serves you right. 5th Street and already a hit. humor on your television. Planet 9 fame renews the 2-10pm. Show at midnight ~ Steak & Chicken Night Watch fabulous movies with From eye shadow to fight· sound of the early SO's with the illustrious Nicole. and Margaret Wright! Mitch.Beer and well drinks ing apathy in America, you'll music craze. $1.50 wells Fajita Diners for $4 with Auntie Mame'sl Join the are $2 all day and night. see it all. all night. Jerry and David from gang at Mame's for $2 Karaoke with Michael T ~ 18-22 year-old ~ Day& Night Happy 6-Spm. Plus, Trash Disco weilidomestics from and Milch. Support Group/ Out Youth Hour/ Oilean Harry'sl Thursdays, with HH prices 2-1 Opm, and steak or ~ Happy Hour Austin, MCC,425 Wednesdays are always hot all night when wearing your chicken tonight. $5 gets Prices/Auntie Mame'sl Woodward, 7pm, Inlo: with amazing $1.75 well and Club T t·shirt. you the works 6-9pm. Plus Drink all day and enjoy $2 326-12341 This support domestics all day and night. ~ fuctdub.l Club 4041 flawless pianist Margaret well and domestic beer group helps a younger ~ Chill/ Proteusl Herb The Electrik Messiah spins Wright works her magic from 2pm-2am. crowd cope with the stress- blows you with his dubs a unique mix of dubhouse. 7-1, . $3 well and $3.50 ~ Tuesday Nite Talent es of being gay and dealing and the Dub Vendor and Doors open at topm with premium call til close. Showcase/ Blue with people who aren't. Rainbow Freestyle playa $2 cover and $2 for any ., 4 ~ Volleyball League Flamingol Our fave little ~ Showdown at the little for you. drink in the house. Night! 'Bout Timel Happy dive's all·new anything·goes Saloon & Pageants/5th St ~ Wet T-Shirt ContesV 2am-2pm with $2.25 beer Talent Show starts at Station Dance Hall & THURSDAYS Hollywood/ $1 00 cash and wells. At 7pm, join the 11pm, featuring drag, strip- Sa/oon/ 9pml Stop by and ~ Lesbian Group/ 3355 prize given aw.ayevery - ~ volleyball toumaments. pers, dancers, comedy, etc. enjoy $1 domestic beers all Bee Caves Rd, Suite 4031 week, kicking off at mid- ~ Monday Nights/Chain Emcee Courtney Campbell day and all night every A group for lesbians inter- night. Drink specials all Drivel $1 well, schnapps keeps the show running. weeki Plus, every 2nd and ested in enhancing relation- night. Tejano Night from and draft beer all day and ~ Prize NighV 'Bout 4th Wednesday of the ships with themselves and 10:30pm-2am. v: night. HH from 2-Spm. Timel Happy hour 2-Spm month, Mr TGRA others from 6:45-S:15pm. ~ Happy Hour with ~ Charlie's Centerfold with $2.25 wells and beers. Candidate Jesse Valdez Facilitated by Karen Lauria & Five Gorgeous Dancersl Charlie'sl And it's Prize Night, so get and Miss TGRA Candidate Umminger, and Sue Dancers/ Mick's Place/ Charlie's Centerfold boys a ticket and win a prize! Scarlett Leigh present Marriott, both LMSWs. Sip Chambord Kazi's for strutting their stuff from ~ Cheap Beer/ Chain Jesse's Outlaws and ~ Living Positive: only $3 from 9-11pm. HH 10:30pm-2am. $2 well and Drivel Enjoy 50¢ draft beer Scarlett's Harlots. Every HIV/AIDS/ 2-3:30pml from 6-11 pm. Valet park· non·premiumbeer. 25¢ draft. all day and night. HH from 3rd Wednesday there will KOOP 91.7 FM presents ing starting at 7pm. Five ~ Biss Mitch & Her Men/ 2-Spm. be a fabulous USA or this show in an effort to dancers from 9:30pm until Mick's Placel Join the ~ Steak & Chicken America System Pageant make living an important 2am! Blackjack in the always witty Mitch as he NighV Amateur Male with lots of high drama, part of being positive. evenings, too. shows you the current Strip ContesV Charlie'sl fashion and fun. Hosted by TJ Gaudette, ~ Steak Night & Funk trends in men at 11pm and Enjoy $2 wells and non-pre- ~ Chicken Fried Steaks the show focuses on the Music/ Nexus Countryl enjoy champers during the mium beer from 2-10pm, at Happy Humpday/ emotional and mental Enjoy grilled steaks and show. HH dancers and Daddy Wayne's Steak and Auntie Mame'sl Enjoy $1 aspects of living with HIV then hit the dancefloor at bouffet 6-11 pm, $2 wells Chicken dinners for $5 from domestic beer and $2 and features special guests 1Opm for funked-up jamz by and longnecks 2-11 pm. 6-Spm, 25¢ draft beer wells from 2pm-2am to and hosts. Lo-n-Roq. ~ Skyy's the limiV Oilcan starting at 6pm, and an help make the world a ~ Partners Bereavement ~ Swank! Ohmsl Deejays Harry's/ Free and outra- Amateur Strip Contest at brighter place. Be sure to Group/ 7pm- 8:30pml Carlos and $Filthy Rich$ geously delicious buffet midnight hosted by Nicole. catch Damn Bobby and Project Transitions, Inc, flawlessly fuse groovee 2-Spm with all Skyy Drink wheel specials until Rodger's $5 Chicken Fried Austin's residential AIDS house and freaky future Vodka cocktails $3.25 all llpm. HH 2-10pm. Steaks from 6-Spm. hospice, provides this funk. Oh, so fresh. day and nightl ~ Free Paoli Hollywoodl ~ Live Bands/ Blue group for people who have ~ Male Dancers/ Oilcan Free pool, with the illustri- Flamingol Drop in and experienced a loss a family Harry's/ Show up early and TUESDAYS . ous deejay Sliver and check out live bandls) every member to AIDS. For more catch the HH from 2-9pm ~ DYKE TV/ Cable Ch Kalhy as your-hosts. 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FR F A G. R A' G 38, dallas dish C & M think of it as writing about gossip or bar specials as much as writing about your- self and your fabulous queer adventures, like we do. Of course, it must be pre- sentable in terms of content - no libel, slander, or com- pletely pornographic descrip- . tions, you know...That sort of thing. If you think you're up to the challenge, let us know. Send, fax or email us a sam- ple of your writing. We know you can do it - hell, well even pay you...What a deal! Our adventures began at The BrIck, where we were amazed at how big and sprawling that place actually is - and that patio, what with . so many nooks and crannies. In the back at the Headquarters, we did shots with the bartender and told him how happy we were to be bringing FAG RAG to Dallas, or DaUix, as we sometimes call it just because we think it sounds cool Everyone was so friendly to us there, even the butch blond security guard in the parking lot threw his two cents in. From there we popped over to St:ephen's,where we instantly felt at ease in the relxed environment as we sipped cordials and sat in those comfy,high-backed leather chairs. There seemed to be a ruckus going on next door, so off we went to John L's, where their drag cabaret was in progress. We came in too late to catch the name of the queen onstage, but she Bonjour Dallas, it's your FAG RAG mobile dish patrol checking in with you again on was cracking us up throwing our recent adventures. When we're not busy running amuck in Austin, we're major shade to the deejay, always quick to jet up IH-35 in our lovely utility vehicle to visit the sights and mid-performance, apparently over the volume of her music sounds of our favorite neighbors to the north-On this trip we managed to visit - he just couldn't get it loud just about every gay bar in Dallas, and then some, and all in the space of twen- enough for her. All of a sud- ty-four hours...Sound unbelievable? It was, and by the time we made it back to den from across the bar we hear a shrill female voice: Austin, boy were our drinking arms tired... "Craig! Mishafr But first, you're probably we haven't found anyone with Someone who has the inside And who do we turn to already wondering, why are the proper qualifications... track on what goes on in see, but our old pal Helen these clowns from Austin writ- We're looking for someone these second homes we call Raybom, present big cheese ing the Dallas Dish section who goes everywhere, to all gay bars, and someone clever at the IJlard lounge and for- again? Wouldn't it be smarter the bars, can hang with any enough to put it all together mer brains and brawn of A G" to hire a writer in Dallas?.. scene, and loves to get their in a literate, coherent, and Austin's nearly-defunct Club R A Duh, readers, give us a little nose into everything ...like inevitably amusing biweekly 404, in her usual outspoken G credit, but as we go to press ourselves. package. You don't need to style - black spandex, big 39 more dish blond rock & roll hair, etc. yukking it up. We wandered put on a totally campy under$30? She introduced us to her through the place, sipping Carpenters video to finish off We sprang up bright friend whose name we vodka and looking for people the night and signal to linger- eyed and bushy tailed at believe was - Theresa? (We we knew or wanted to know. ing customers, "get the hell noon and headed over to the weren't doing too good at The cutest boys we saw were out" I'm on the, top cf the Bronx, where we dined on a recalling anyone's name by headed across the way to world a lookin', down on cre- delicious and filling lunch, the next day.)Within Crews Inn, where we heard it ation and the only explanation right on the strip. We moments she had bought us was packed, so off we went. I can find ... enjoyed smoking cigarettes allTuaca lemondrops and Inside, we found the most Moving right along, we before, during and after our was telling us how excited festive scene of the evening. made our rounds to the meal - a rare luxury for us she was to have us in Dallas. After all, it was only a places still open on a Tuesday Austin girls used to that This was just two nights Tuesday night, so most of after 2am; first stop the anti-smoking law. We before her Jimmy Sommerville Dallas was relatively quiet, Midtowne Spa, which was would've enjoyed the whole show at lizard Lounge, one but the house at Crews was winding down from its experience that much more ofthe gayest pop performers jumpin'. We bumped into Tuesday "Youth Day" (with had it not been for a loud we can think of (right up career go-go guy and former free lockers to 18-22 before character two tables away there with Erasure), which FAGRAGcoverboy Kendall L midnight). This actually going on and on about what we later learned was a jam- shaking his stuff in a familiar sounded rather alluring, but a bigshot he is in the film packed success. She's now Speedo, and quite surprised we'd already missed the male industry. The guy didn't doing Church on Sundays at to see us. Present was quite dancers at 9pm (itwas pretty even have a eel phone that the Lounge, an all-gaynight an array of hot Dallas dudes, late by this point), so we we could see, so he sur- Howfabulous! drinking, dancing and posing. opted to go around the cor- mised that he was actually From there we were off to Later, we found our last ner to Club Dallas for our more of a little shot (as far the TresUe, which was kinda few moments of alcohol at disco naps. We watched as shots go), and was just quiet but had a really cute Moby Dick, where the hot staff "Ghost"on their big-screen trying to impress the brunet bartender that made in tuxedo shirts kept our eyes television, drank V8 Juice, woman he was with. us want to linger. Checking in bulging and our glasses full. worked out, sauna-ed, tanned We stopped by oak lawn over at Zippers, we found a We clinked our tumblers of ('bout time to change those Records to pick up some fresh fun-lovingcrowd laughing, premium vodka together and bulbs, girls), and got acciden- wax to tease our Austin dee- drirUcing,andjustgeneraliy toasted Dallas, as the deejay tally lost in a dimly-lit,wind- jays with, said 'hi' to the hot ing section of the corridor. boys working at Crossroads Fortunately, by chance, we Gym, perused the periodicals bumped into some naked at Crossroads Market, and men who helpfullypointed oogled the little fabulous DOT the way out At least that's things at Nuvo. On our way what we think they were out of town we drove through doing. Finally retiring from all Dealy Plaza, wary of the SEX TALK this follywe settled into our grassy knoll by the under- modest yet cozy appoint- pass. 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Anonymous Tidbit: What local men's health club (dare we say "bathhouse") needs to install a beauty salon for all the hair- dressers that haunt their halls after work? Just think, you could get a comb-out and a...??? Very visible in the gay commu- nity and a local mall, this group is tops in their field, but that doesn't mean they are "tops" when in a towel! One evening this past week, Commander Bob from the Star fleet FAGRAG and Ensign Christopher motored in from the Capital City to play in the streets of SA. Naturally, we rendez-voused at our usual spot, Sparks, and partied with Mike Patton. Still dis- cussing the penis that slipped by the RAGeditors (shame.0, we cocktailed and then headed to the Painted Lady for lodging. Now don't think that we were calling it an early night. No, no, no! The keys procured, it was off to the Bonham Exchange. We found the place packed to the hilt with Generation X, and we were first scanned for illegal cellular phones and the like - the "we" flew to the front of the line and thanks to Angle, Roseanne and the person who complained that we never mention the door people, we were then ush- We believe that they have cloned Mr. Gay San Antonio USA; he is always in every ered in to Danny and some delicious shots whipped up nightclub we push our way into. Dancing with many fem-mimics all over the by Brian Augg,temporary country, as well as upholding his many titles must be a full-time job ... but yet bartender. Congratulations every time we turn around, there he is. Somewhere there is a lab, with tiny to the newlyweds, Vlkkland Lee. Many happy years are transsexuals extracting DNA... or something useful in the process! Matt Edwards wished for you (maybe is his name - notice him everywhere, and see what you think! Lee'll even remember your After our disastrous through the door, visiting Blake and (Princess) anniversary - mine sure bout with the auto last Court members from other Deslr.ee Houston were just a didn't!). Then we swung issue, we finally made it cities and dignitaries alike few of the names we can over to see Hlecy, then Eric, out to a Royal Sovereign were in attendance for the drop, burbe sure you drop then Patrick, then every- and Imperial Court of the first public appearance by by Gracie's Bop-n-Robln on thing becomes a blur. Alamo Empire show at the new Emperor Adam. September 2 for the . Recovering momentarily, 2015 Place. Dick and friends Joining Empress IV Shirley, Court's next benefit. we realized the Hot Chest F A were gathered around a he will conduct much of Congratulations, Adam, we Contest was about to work o the audience up with dR's R table watching the crowd, the Court's official busi- look forward to seeing A and enjoying the entertain- ness. Empress III Hott Shirley standing next to a . ravings and the bare flesh o ment as we waltzed Tamale, Emperor I Gene man, instead of Desiree! that is traditional on 43 F A G R A G 44 · more dish Wednesdays. Check out ladies restroom! year's pageant, but we Congeniality was Krysatl the dungle Party next (Remember, just don't lift endured the sweltering Kelley, and the Tiffany month for some more the tape! Duct tape, that is!) heat with almost 1,000 oth- Jones Award for the top exciting flesh and fun. Full and happy, we headed ers. Thirteen of the best in non-finalist was given to Then it was off to the off to the Painted Lady and the state enthusiastically Stacey Holliday. Congrats Alamo Station to see our whatever else happened is competed in one last round to Craig and Lauren for friends Randy and Marshall. history! of catagories to separate another highpoint on our We checked in with our The Bonham Exchange one diva from the largest drag calendar for 1995.We husband (who forgot our and BEATAIDS Coalition held number of contestants in also want to applaud Cadi anniversary) and then ran a fashion show benefit this pageant, ever. Miss Gay Cakes, A/K/ A Dr. Seuss-at- into Myra and doyce of upstairs in their expansive USA Maya Douglas (who Large, for winning one of Nexus, who were out party- ballroom last night. Well flew in from Chicago) and Pauletta's talent shows. ing with the best of them. staged and full of trendy SA's Miss Gay Texas USA Anonymous Tidbit: What Bob and Myra are old young things, this show Melissa Crawford per- queen decided to tryout ;{tiends from the Austin was one of the few I have formed special guest spots, our Via Bus System in a ~lub scene, and it was ever seen go off close to as did many former title- different way. It seems interesting to discover that schedule; so close, in fact, holders. When the dust set- instead of riding the bus, my lover already knew her, wemissed the majority of tled, Kelly Lauren (of she had a Via security but I'd only spoken to her it. You know we figured on Houston) was crowned the guard ride her! Did she on the telephone. Hmm ... the drag time delay that winner, with China Blue (of use a bus pass? Possibly, Look for a lot of new plagues most major events Dallas) as first runner-up. but at least she didn't ask things at Nexus, besides in town: Marisela and all Kelly won in Interview and for a transfer! management! DJ!VJ doel are to be patted on the Talent catagories, with Well, we are off to chatted with us for a while. back for their efforts and China receiving Best search the city for some He was the first person I for being so glamorous. Evening Gown (a gown she gossip about men. Once a knew to buy the AbFab Nebula, Layla and Caesar created), both are on their year we do a SA "Men and tapes. We walked into Best were few of the club kids ways to Miss Gay USA Womyn" dish column with Buy to look for them and around, but mostly all was (which may be in SA!). no drag talk (well, ended up with a new com- over. Not to worry, the offi- Second runner-up was almost...). Turn in your puter ... thanks, Joel. He cial Miss Gay Texas At Katherine York of Corpus best friend, lover or also mentioned that the Large pageant will be held Christi, third: Diedre Mask enemy ... We'll print it all. Underground Sound is now Labor Day weekend. Now of Austin, fourth: dame Put on your cha-cha open on Fredericksburg that's enough glitz for even Perry of Austin. Best heels, it's gonna be a long Road for all your unique you die-hard fans of Production went to Amber weekend. Until next time, music selections. We also sequins and beads. Check Nixx for her Gilligan's we'll see you out whooping know that the owner is out Cinnamon Sweet and a Island number, Miss it up! Kisses! FR kinda cute, too! Joel is host of others including working him now, oops ... I Heather Sinclair, the cur- mean working there now! rent reigning. Heather Then it was off to the Wild danced with me when I Club, where we ran into won Miss SA America and Marcos, Gabriel and Miss has advanced from the Artie (fresh from Walt pony work in the past to a Disney World, I hear ... I place in the spotlight. also hear that there had to These plus-sized sisters be a chaperone? Aren't you will be battling it out for over thirty yet?!). Robert her crown. Check it out. (Berta) was deejaying, Calling all divas ... the Dena's in New York, and Alamo Station shook up the dance floor was packed the community and has with men cruising changed the Sunday Show Christopher left and right. to a Talent Search. With a In true chicken straight huge cash prize and being boy fashion, he took it all open for professionals to in stride. (fell me about compete, this will certain- that panoramic, see- ly attract many contes- through shower stall at the tants. You never know Painted Lady next time, what Mr. Cunniff has up Bob!) Our infamous FAG his sleeve. RAGnude go-go boy was Drag, drag, drag. That's performing, but he'll never all we ever discuss, but the perform like he did that Miss Gay Texas USA F A night after the bar closed Pageant at the Saint was G R and we caught him truly impressive. The club A upstairs with a deluxe diva was packed to the rafters, G behind a curtain in the and almost as hot as last 45 san antoruo• events
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Last Splash Community Center Meeting @ Saturday, September 16 Hippie Hollow, Lake Trovis, Austin, 9am-9pm 1136 West Woodlawn, 8pm, Reception at 7pm The Austin Tavern Guild presents Last Splash Day Tonight's meeting was organized by the San Holiday Show at Lake Travis. Armbands are available in Austin Antonio Lesbian a Gay Ad Hoc Committee. EI Jardin', 106 Navarro, 11pm from Tavern Guild host bars. Tonight's diez y sets show features hispanic Steve Turre a Sanctified Shells - In Concert! music and the talents of Miss Queen William Bonham Exchange, 411 Bonham, 10pm Carvey Cultural Center, 226 N Hackberry, Bpm VII Ashley Adams and special entertainers. Diamond Productions and Bonham Exchange pre- Steve Turre of Saturday Night Live fame and his sent the official Miss Gay Texas At Large Pageant ensemble combine conch and other shells with tonight. Ree Hunter, Cinnamon Sweet, Heather traditional instruments for an evening of jazz. @ Sunday, September 17 Sinclair and Jame Perry are scheduled to appear.
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Alamo City Men's Chorale Watch entertainment and sip over 21. to watch hot men shake it, and ~ Ritasl Pegasusl Cool off rehearses today. $1 wells from 7-9pm. snag a snack for yourself at with fruity margaritas on the ~ Mental Health Clinic! ~ Talent Night! Miriam'sl FRIDAYS midnight. patio. Wellness Connection/ For our Hosted by Modesty Blaise. ~ Lamda AA Groupl 8546 ~ Cruising River City Prices/ ~ Show Night! Miriam's positive friends from 2-4pm. ~ Happy Hour/ Nexus/ HH Broadway #255/ Meeting Eagle Mt Saloon/ For only 50¢ ~ Football Night! Nexus/ ~ Drink Cheapl/ 2015 Place/ lasts until 9pm. $2 frozen mar- begins at 6:30pm. each, you can sip wells. Catch football on the screens $1.75 wells and longnecks. garitas and $3 Cham bard kazis. ~ Massagel Wellness ~ Open Mikel GBR's/ Well and drink cheap draft beer. ~ New Kids on the Block ~ Volleyball Tourneyl Nexus Connectionl Free for our posi- drinks for $1 and longnecks Volleyball tourney, too. 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No cover for over 21. ~ Dancers & Ritas/ Saloonl Music from the past at 1Opm, with cash prizes. grroves, with deejay Ri,ck. Afterhours. Pegasus/ Enjoy $1 :50 margar- and $1.75 wells and long- Midnight snacks and darts. ~ Blues, Hanky Tonk & ~ Friday Party/ Bonham itas on the patio and watch necks from 5:30 until close. ~ Dart Tourney/ Eagle Mt Folk! Sparks/ Starting at Exchangel No cover until 10pm sexy beauties dance for you. ~ Classic Sundaysl Sparks/ Saloon/ TGRA bartenders serve 10pm, Mike Clancy plays for over 21, with $1 wells, $2 ~ Dancers & Afterhours/ Classic music videos dug up you drinks with HH prices. music to put you in the calls and $3 everything else. The Saintl The action heats from everywhere. ~ Tuesday Drinksl GBR's/ mood. Go-go studs help you shake it up as dancers shake it for you. ~ Dollar Night! Wild Club/ $1 well and 50¢ drafts. ~ Hot Oil Wrestling/ Sparks into an afterhours frenzy. Afterhours, too. 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