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A Must See - John Waters'", Peeker! , : ••••• 'liiIII•• ' nd now, ladies and gentleman, the they are named in a review of his work) A Academy Award for Best Motion includes his thrift shop owner Mom (Mary Picture Title - John Waters' Peeker. Kay Place) and grandmother/pit beef Imagine the possibilities! I must admit I've queen Memama (Jean Schertler). His had loads of fun with John Waters' Peeker. older sister, Tina (Martha Plimpton) helps When I called to find out which rep was get Pecker interesting subject matter publicizing the film, I was able to ask, "Are through her job hiring go-go boys at the you handling John Waters' Peeker? gay "Fudge Palace". Little Chrissy (Lauren ... because I'd really like to see John Hulsey), his 6-year-old sugar-addicted Waters' Peeker." For your own sophomoric sister, even gets her 15 minutes of glory. glee, call the theater and ask, "How long is However, fame is fickle and soon takes John Waters' Peeker?" Better yet, call its toll on Pecker's blue collar world as the MovieFone to hear Mr. MovieFone proudly spout out, "Pecker!" and the list of theaters where it's showing. I haven't had this much fun since looking up dirty words in the dic- tionary when I was in fourth grade, and well, that's kind of the point of the whole movie - an 87-minute guilty pleasure for the kick-me-sign-placing kid in each of us. The story follows a young Baltimore photographer named Pecker (Edward Furlong) whose "gallery showing" at the sandwich shop where he works suddenly catapults him into the spotlight when a Shelly [Christina Ricci, I] and Peeker [Edward shrewd New York art dealer, Rorey Furlong} star in John Waters' Peeker. Wheeler (Lily Taylor) falls in love with his pictures. Soon, he is the. talk of the innocently taken photographs give ideas Gotham art community, and the subjects of about his art to the wrong people (police, all his photographs - his wacky family and child protection agents ...you get the pic- friends - become overnight celebrities, ture). The lives of Pecker's friends and along with Pecker himself. family begin to crumble until they band Peeker's girlfriend Shelley (Christina together and give the art world a taste of its Ricci, continuing her efforts to give herself own notoriety-inducing medicine. a Disneyectomy) runs a laundromat and is As with most of John Waters' movies, one of his favorite photographic subjects. the acting is often horrible (especially in Her enforcement of the "laundromat rules" Furlong's case), and the plot is threadbare. provides great Kodak moments and hilari- But despite all of that, it's a thoroughly ously epitomizes the lower class roots of trashy delight. John Waters' films are the the characters. rare instances where all the rules applied His best friend Matt (Brendan Sexton III) to other movies don't apply. There's a cer- is immortalized during his shoplifting tain thrill to watching well known actors exploits, which (to his delight) makes him (albeit "B List" actors) working with a direc- dangerously sexy to New York women. tor who could make even a huge budget Peck's "culturally challenged" family (as film look like it was made with the care and

PAGE 14 TWl SEPTEMBER25 - OCTOBER 1 1998 devotion of a film class project. The raw outs except for Plimpton, who brings the appeal of everyday people being thrust most exuberance to her role with great into semi-stardom keeps John Waters results. Not only is she having a great time, films in a class all their own. In fact, mak- but she's still a good actress. I love Martha ing celebrities out of ordinary citizens Plimpton, and I'm not afraid to admit it! poignantly parallels the plot of Peeker. Taylor is uncharacteristically glammed Another truism that keeps cult audi- up for her role, and it fits her beautifully. ences satisfied time and time again is the She also maintains acting dignity with a elaborately wacky personalities Waters subtle portrayal. gives his characters. Replacing the lovably Of course, Waters utilizes fan faves bad Edith Massey (Cuddles in POlyester') Mink Stole and Patricia Hearst as only he as Waters' signature quirky old lady, can. Besides, anybody who can keep Patty Schertler is responsible for what I find the in the limelight definitely has some funniest moments in the movie. I won't Hollywood clout. spoil anything (like other reviews have John Waters' Peeker comes out today already done), but let's just say, "Full of (oops, there I go again!), so head to a the- Grace" will likely come into its own as a ater near you and take comfort knowing gay pop culture phrase for the next few that in a few short months you, too, will be months. Her religious eccentricity is sweet, able take John Waters' Peeker home for amusing and sacrilegious all at once. What the night to enjoy at your leisure (unless a juicy combination! Monica Lewinsky gets a hold of it first). As for controversy, a John Waters film wouldn't be the same without it. You may have already heard about a certain photo- Peeker opens today (September 25) in graph that gets into Pecker's exhibit, but if Dallas at Landmark's Inwood Theater, you haven't, it's shockingly funny (although 5458 W. Lovers Lane (Inwood and Lovers) completely impossible given the circum- and in Houston at Landmark Greenway stances of how it was taken). You'll under- Theater, 5 E. Greenway Theater. For more stand when you see it, I promise. information, call Dallas at (214)352-6040 There aren't too many other real stand- or Houston (713)626-0402. 'OUt {!f5)mrTrieSlS \eXOHrR'lf16e A neighborhood gym ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP ONLY $2481 NO MONTH!- Y DUES. AWESOME NEW EQUIPMENT IMMACULA TELY CLEAN IMPECCABLE SERVICE

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endy Wasserstein is something of a old friend Morrow, ( Andrew Dawson), that W 21 phenomenon in contemporary she once ignored a jury summons. At that American drama. Just ask anyone know- point, the media descends in a feeding ledgeable in today's theater scene to name frenzy, her marriage topples and her rela- a preeminently successful female Amer- tionships with the people she cares for ican playwright, and her name will immedi- begin to come apart. Her husband, Walter ately pop up. Audiences have flocked in (Joel Stark), something of an also-ran to droves to see Wasserstein's efforts in K4Ii\L1 \: • Uncommon Women and Others, The Heidi Chronicles and The Sisters Rosenweig. Houston's Main Street Theaters artistic director, Rebecca Greene Udden, who has long had a penchant for producing plays by women playwrights, has made Wasserstein a sort of crusade, and who can blame her? The writer's credentials are impeccable, and include both a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award. And she can fill a theate. Having said all that, I must tell you that while I concede that Wasserstein is a good writer, I don't necessarily consider her a great one. I am not one of her legion of fans who anxiously await her next play with the fervor usually associated with the dis- covery of a new set of Dead Sea scrolls. Dr. Judith Kaufman (Rachel Hephill,/) and Lyssa Dent Her latest effort, An American Daughter, Hughes (Erica Garrison) dish in Daughter. opened the season at Main Street Theater amidst considerable hype. The play is set his wife goes astray with a former student in Washington and is loosely based on and hot-shot writer, Quincy Quince (Kim incidents that took place early in President Sevier). Lyssa's best friend Judith (Rachel Clinton's first term, when his nominee for M. Hemphill), is in the midst of a biological attorney general, Zoe Baird, was discov- crisis. Gay best friend Morrow (Andrew ered to have hired an illegal alien as a Dawson) is looking to get laid or land a nanny. Her nomination was withdrawn, fol- movie deal - typical gay issues, both. lowed by two other women who suffered There's just too much going on here. the same fate. At bottom, the play is a parable of con- An American Daughter's central charac- temporary Washington politics, heavy on ter is Lyssa Dent Hughes ( Erica K. satire, and that's its strong suit. It's also the Garrison), the liberal daughter of a conser- play's weakness. With so many counter- vative senator and a descendant of plots, the focus is scattered, and it can be Ulysses S. Grant. Lyssa has been nomi- difficult at times to follow the thread. In fact, nated for surgeon general and all goes it seems that the playwright herself had well until it is accidentally revealed by an trouble. At one point she has Lyssa's

TWT SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 1 1998 PAGE 23 father, Senator Alan Hughes (Carl be to try, maybe we're just trying a little too Masterson) an arch-conservative from hard. ~fUett4e Indiana, make a point for the federal fund- Main Street's production is up to their ing of the arts. Several attempts at pithy- usual standards, and Director Patti Bean inside-the-beltway one-liners misfire. A does a first-rate job. Erica K. Garrison, as couple of them seem to be aimed at least Lyssa, is competent and assured, and Joel Greatnewstyles~for fall. 20 degrees over the audience's heads. Stark, as Walter, plays second fiddle quite Now, I'm willing to admit that timing may be well, although he seems much too young part of the problem. The play opened in for a man supposed to be in his fifties. Kim OUT~INe:S April of 1997, and there was no way of Sevier's Quincy Quince, despite the bur- knowing what lay just down the road. The den of having to overcome that name, Exciting new problem is, I'm not sure that Washington gives a performance that has bite and con- politics can be lampooned right now. There sistency. Bill Hargrove, as unctuous TV styles arriving is not much a writer can dream up that isn't hunk Timber Tucker - what's with these happening every night on CNN. names? - doesn't quite fit the bill, although everyday! Still, I found the play's lack of focus a he does come through in the second act. bother. Fewer characters might have Andrew Dawson plays well as Morrow, New fall shipments are beginning to helped. The Senator's wife, "Chubby" (Sue going beyond token gay to human. arrive with some of the most exciting Mortenson), apparently so named Much has been made by Wasserstein's fashions for the coming season. All because she isn't, doesn't seem to have fans of her "departure" from comedy to drama. In my opinion, she departed a little new styles are in store for you as you much of a reason for being there other than for comic relief, and although I found too much from the former without quite begin to select your fall wardrobe. Ms. Mortenson's performance charming, I making it to the latter. Still, for devotees, found her character less so. Then there's An American Daughter doesn't disappoint. We've added some hot new lines like Ms. Wasserstein's determination, obvious BC BG fme cocktail attire, in all her work, to include a cross section of An American Daughter plays at Houston's Main Street Theater through October 11. California Muscle workout and genders, races and sexual preferences. Her friend Judith is black and Jewish. Her For tickets and information call (713) 524- circuit wear, Caterpillar boots and friend Morrow is gay. Admirable as it may 6706. ~ rugged shoes plus some hot new colored jeans from Lucky. There's Gold at the Don't forget to look for new additions in your favorite lines like: End of the Rainbow! oWhittal and Shon club & athletic wear Here's the secret to getting one of those °L.A. Sporting Club athletic wear coveted Gold Card Rental Memberships ... -Diesel Jeans Until the end of September, Alternatives is o2(X)istUnderwear sponsoring a food drive for the AIDS -Positano Clubwear Resource Food Pantry. Bring in canned goods oJocko club and casual wear such as meats, fruits, and juices, or call The AIDSResource Food Pantry at (214) 521-3390 Out Linesis your fall fashion store for great newlooks! for their current, specific needs. Drop your items off with us, and receive a FREEGold Card Rental Membership! GOLD CARD SPECIAL OUTttlNES Tuesday - Thursday DALLAS AUSTIN All Day 4008 Cedar Springs I \ 1114 West 5th St. #100 Rent 1 and get the 2nd at Hal' Price! Dallas, TX 75219 / f'\ J\ Austin, TX 78703 (214) 528-1955 a ~ (512) 472-9476 Proudly serving Texas with two locations. " \

our quest to satisfy not only the ears (but enrich our sot\ls along the way), it's soon€ls., The title track features a brilliant 'always great to discover some off-the- duet wffh•••Ojivan•. Gasparyan on the ~eaten-path artist or ? label that is known Armenian w!nd instrument duduk, fpr really putting out }hings that fall way to which rema?kably sounds like th~ left of the normfAlthough just embark'- Sainkho's voice, The result is a ing"on its third ~ear internationally and its breathtaking i~troduction to first Year-tn'fhe U.S., Amiata Media this masterpi~ce album. unveils an expanded catalogue full lpf Although Tuvan~singing has impressive material which maintains its become popuJar among very own clearly-defined identity. It's ~ the music c~munity in young cross-cultural label and stands inde- the Wes~m world, pendent, creative and imaginative. It pre- Sainkho"is the only sents music for those with a soul of inquiry I w~R40 extract tradi- and intelligent ears, as well as sound -'tional elements and form tracks for those who (leaving behind all her own exotic fusion. prejudices) are inquisitive and daring While she resided in enough to venture into untracked lands Moscow, she-studied dif- and journeys to the furthermost limits of ferent vocal tecb!lique~ of the mind. The artistic direCtion of the com- lamaistic and shamanistic pany is in the hands of Matteo Silva, traditions in Siberia as"""Yf31i founding president, musician, composer as local Tuvan a~ and producer ofil).uch of the the catalogue, Mongolian throat overtone which for reaS'qns of clarity and practicali- singing styles. She began her. ty, is dividetl jrfto six series: Secret World, professional career as a folk singe Inner Arts, mew Music and the newly developed Antiqua and Classica. Another part of their production is included in their Multi-media Arts Catalogue, an interactive is the Tuvan state folk music-oriented multi-media catalogue ensemble. In '88- she began to wo'"t~with which features, among other titles, the creative imprdvising musicians i~ the World Musei Atlas project, in eight volumes. Soviet Union, striving to blend tradi~ional Probably one of the most interesting ethnic element~~with avant-garde sounds. items in Amiata's ever-expanding chest of Sainkho ha~ had two sigpilicant trinkets is the work of Sainkho Namtchy- European solo releases prior)p Naked tak, Although she is one of the greatest Spirit. Out of Tuva bliJnds.traditional Tuvan r.uvan ambassadors, not everyone in Tuva sounds with a strong pop element, and accepts her. Overtone singing, a tradition- Seven Songs For Tuva was released two al Tuvan singing practice which Sainkho years ago and dedicated to her people, studied and now incorporates into her own despite the resentment she has felt. Some style of singing, is a male technique which people in the U.S, are very familiar with women are generally prohibited from her,yut"Naked"Seirit is the album that will learning. gain her much-deserved exposure here in Naked Spirit is Sainkho's celebration of tn'e states, It's not e\sy for Sainkho in the her ancestry and a journey into her roots. est since Wester~ thought sections She considers this album a triumphant everything into categories, She fits into work that reveals her innermost spirituality a.ny categories a~f,bne time ... she is a and vocal flexibility. Known for her ability to oman, she is the .,voice of a very exotic sing over .a seven-octave range, Sainkho cUI~e, she perfzcms with jazz musicians has startled audiences around the world. and sh.e~.thing like anything anyone She has performed with national orches- has heard before. Visit the Amiata Web tras, jazz ensembles, and several top free site at www.amiatamedia.it. And that's jazz improvisers such as Ned Rothenberg music THIS WEEK IN TEXAS and Leon Parker. The album captures her exotic ability to create organic sounds that imitate percus- sion and natural elements, form songs with two voices and develop overtone melodies blended with ambient and trans-global

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MONDAYS: qPM inally, a movie that answers the Zellweger, who made it big opposite AFTERGLOW F question: What would happen if Tom Cruise in Jerry Maguire (which, for the NO COVER WITH GLOW PASS Martha Stewart were dying of cancer? OK, record, put me to sleep faster than an all- so that's a little morbid, but that's the basic day NFL marathon), is able to hold her own premise behind the Meryl Streep weeper against the intimidating talents of Streep. TU£SDAYS: qPM One True Thing. And with a Bette Midler EXECUTIVENIGHT soundtrack, the Craft Goddess similarities and Streep dressing up like Dorothy from No COVER WITH the Wizard of Oz, it has "Gay Hit" written all PERSONAL BUSINESS CARD over it. So, move over Beaches! Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning W£DN£SDAYS: qPM novel by Anna Quindlen, the narrative is told from the perspective of Ellen Gulden PRIME MEET (Renee Zellweger) and the upheaval of her No COVER WITH life when she must return home from her BE-My-GUEST CARD demanding New York writing job to care for her dying mother, Kate (Streep). Ellen soon realizes how much work it takes to THURSDAYS: qPM run a household and how little gratitude it rewards. Adding a dash of jalapeno juice to $EXX her domestic wounds is her cheating, No COVER WITH workaholic father (William Hurt). His criti- (3 CURRENT GYM CARD cism of Ellen's writing makes it even hard- er for her to maintain her magazine job, to f FRIDAYS: 7PM which she is basically telecommuting from ~" her parents' home. The result is a crash ::f No COV£R 7 - 9 course in Reality 101 and a little extracur- ,>, ricular "Getting to Know Your Parents" ..0 ~ (also a foreign studies equivalent) . o As always, Streep brilliantly conveys ~ every nuance of her complicated charac- Shelly [Christina Ricci, IJ and Peeker [Edward @ No COVER IN EROTIC 1.UTHER ter. Gifted with impeccable comic timing FurlongJ star in John Waters' Peeker. that is rarely seen in her roles, she is allowed this time to let some of that shine Her voice is still up in the Melanie Griffith SUNDAYS: 7PM through. With every household item (or stratosphere and grates on my last nerve, but I was able to forgive it when, during a No COV£R 7 - 9 catastrophe) being a potential craft project, she has plenty of opportunities to send up pivotal moment, her performance genuine- HOUSTON'S LOWEST REGULAR DR.INK every homemaking guru from Stewart to ly moved me. However, the most compas- PL£ASE DESIGNATE A Heloise, while also illustrating how neces- sion I felt was when she was reluctantly PRICES! DRIVER! sary such hobbies are for a burdened inducted into her mother's Stepford Wives $1.15 WELL/ $1.75 BEER housewife's sanity. Streep's transformation club of merry decorating do-gooders. from the ideal wife and mother to a sickly, Hurt provides a necessary diversion in SCHNAPPS FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE OUR HOME $1.15 withering cancer patient is subtle and the plotline to add more levels to the inten- PAGE: perfect. sity of Ellen's growing up process. His per- WWW.PACIFICSTR££T.COM 710 Pacific Street Houston, Tx. 713/523-0213 TWT SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 1 1998 PAGE 37 formance is almost eery because he plays From the very beginning of the movie, you self·absorbed so well. know Kate is going to die and you have Overall, the movie is well acted and well nearly two hours to come to terms with it. made thanks to even direction by Carl Consequently, the ending isn't where the Franklin. On the surface, it appears to be bulk of emotions are evoked from the audi- your average, run-of-the-mill tear jerkers. It ence. Soaked with sentimentality on so may be calculated at times, but it is exe· many levels, it's the Christmas carol scene cuted so well, it's easy to tolerate. about an hour in that will leave you reach- Fortunately, One True Thing does manage ing for your sleeve or some dry popcorn to to distinguish itself from similar Lifetime wipe away the waterworks. Or, as Streep's movies of the week about death and Kate would do, be prepared and take female bonding by a surprising twist in the along a tasteful lace handkerchief instead. film's final scene. It is wonderfully apropos, befitting both the tone of the script and the One True Thing is currently being essence of Kate's inner strength. screened at theaters at across Texas. TIllS SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 27•AFTER THE PARADE ... One comforting thing about the film is Check your local listings for times and locations. ~ ZORRO JFIR?,@]M[.:z. IB3~ that it perfectly mirrors terminal illness. SHOWTIME 10:30 PM WITH

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sed to be, if 60 Minutes was on TV, I : i·' , PAIGE-NORm U knew that Dad was done watching foot- .!PRODUCTIO S ball (oh, those brutes!), and I could finagle a way to get him to let me watch my favorite our authors bother to talk about. pW5en15 fairy, Tinkerbelle, as she lit up Walt's The next segment, "Generations," specifi- Wonderful World. A few years later and a lit- cally addresses three documentaries about tle older and Geraldo on 20120 started to get our inability to cross generation gaps. These The Official Miss Gay South me all worked up. What was I thinking? Now fascinating works show the frustration older newsmagazines appear every night of the • week on every major and minor network. As USofA at Large Pageant recently as five years ago, when the PBS series In The Life (a gay and lesbian news- FE AT U R I N G magazine) premiered, it seemed that it would have lots of relevance. Well nowadays, homosexuality is covered "ad nauseum" from ~~ .. Dateline to Baba Wawa to even the graying .~~."" 41 white guys of Dad's Sunday nights. And we're getting pretty good and fair treatment. So I've been watching little In The Life to see just why they were important enough to continue supporting, or even bother watching. , Sometimes, they aren't. I've seen better on public access with three queens and amazing crepe paper sculptures, but sometimes they get it right. This month is one of the best in awhile. Of course, it's about movies and activism...two things we know very well. Every year for the past three, In The Life has looked at the current state of queer cine- Whitney Paige Miss Gay USofA at Large • Raghenna Pageant Emcee ma. With the amazing growth recently in inde- pendent films, our voices (our better voices) Katherine LInton hosts In the Life. are being heard. The episode's initial story, Sunday, September 27 • 11pm • Registration 5-6pm "Film Festival Frenzy," concerns the explo- gays and lesbians have with the younger, sive growth in the number and quality of gay more body conscious homosexuals who rule film festivals and gay product to exhibit. That the dance floors today. It examines the place certain South Park episode suggests that sex has in our interactions with our peers, the independent films only deal with "a bunch of terms such as chickens and hawks and the gay cowboys sitting around eating pudding." inability to see beyond these labels. This seg- (Our apologies to Texas's own American ment is a great resource for anyone looking Cowboy,Gene Mikulenka, who I'm sure loves for experiences beyond their small worlds. his Jello Pudding Pops.) Today, festivals, Next comes the most fascinating, worth- Such as the 20-year-old event in San Fran, while and informative piece In The Life has have too much material to choose from. They produced in memory. In their "A Day In The even exhibit work that isn't necessarily about Life" segment, they follow for once, not a per- 600 W. Magnolia • Fort Worth • 817.332.0415 gays or lesbians but instead speaks to our son but the life of a film. It's Elementary is the place in the larger society. Coming out or work of a lesbian mother who questioned how Saturday- .Arterhour~wtth dooJay- Mlk:e Kopacz dying too young are no longer the only topics our children are taught about homosexuality TWr SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 1 1998 PAGE 41 from their first days in school. By selecting force, it addresses the beginning months of a several progressive programs around the relationship and what happens when you love country, she shows the roots of tolerance someone more than they love you back. This beginning in how children learn to interact is a terrific short from Gordon Thomas, a guy with each other. By asking them what they with a future in directing. think, rather than telling them what they are I've often been critical of In The Life for its We care about your health supposed to think, these children see the bland version of reporting issues that seem to world as a place of enormous opportunity. I have fired them up enough to have bothered am drawn to see the entire documentary. in the first place. Anchor Katherine Linton In The Life follows what has happened to oozes earnestness to the point where you and your financial health the film since it's completion. Originally wide- wonder if she uses that same calm voice in ly accepted as groundbreaking work on an the bedroom at home. Her girlfriend would fall ignored topic, the Christian Right has seized asleep before they ever got going. Other cor- ityou are HIV+ and considering selling your life on it as if it were a brainwashing tool to indoc- respondents do better, notably Tonya trinate innocents. Coverage of various Barfield, but more in the street interaction of 'U insurance policy, consider this... Nightlines and such programs is frustrating real gays and lesbians commenting on the as these activists struggle to make their point issues they are highlighting might just punch As one of the oldest and most knowledgeable understood. up my interest. The other problem is In The Another brief segment covers the burgeon- Life's floating schedule. To remedy that, and viatica I settlement brokers, we have the experience to ing international crop of gay movies, although to find out about future episodes and air it fails to make them look like anything dates, check them out on the web at get you the highest cash settlement possible beyond obscure video store top-shelf fare. www.inthelifetv.org. It can't be any more through a proven competitive bidding process. We The final segment is curious. In an effort to annoying than that host. Take away the vali- M. Bryan Freeman further video and gay film, In The Life has urn, please. work for you, not the buyer. We are your advocate. again sponsored a short film contest. While founder & Chief Client Advocate the winner is a rather standard poetic musing of two lesbians preparing the evening dinner, In the Life will air In Dallas tomorrow Return your completed the first runner up, Good Night I Love You, (September 26) at 11 p.m. on Channel 2, *: One quick, simple application. kicked serious butt. A wild animation tour de KDTN. 'OW application and receive *: No cost or obligation at any time. a free videotape: ;It Up to 85% of face value. Exercises for * Confidentiality, now and always. I IOAl[ ~ People with HIV May qualify up to 1,000 T-cells. '*" by People With HIV. RECORDS & COMPACT DISCS *: May be tax-free - ask us. WE HAVE BEEN SERVING THE *: Free brochure: 14 Questions You Must Ask Before Selling Your Life Insurance Policy. 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The United Court of Austin will be holding their Investiture for the new reign tomorrow (September 26) at the Rainbow Cattle Company, 305 West 5th St., at 3 p.m. For more info, call (512)462-9679.

The Austin HIV Bar Testing Schedule for At NVR, we're committed to helping you get the most money this weekend will include Oil Can Harry'S and Midtowne Spa this Sunday (September for your policy in the shortest time - with the least stress and 27). For more info, call Louis at (512)708- paperwork on your part - at no cost to you. 3500. social meetings and is open to anyone who Our founding President, David S. Landay, has been on the speaks fluent German. Call (214)324-8085 This Sunday (September 27). the Austin front lines of the fight against HIV / AIDS. A Harvard Law for more info and location of the party. Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus will meet to School graduate, he is a founder of Broadway Cares/Equity hearfrom the candidates seeking the support Men of All Colors Together [MACT] will be Fights AIDS, and a board member of the National Association of the Austin-area gay and lesbian communi- hosting their 16th anniversary weekend ty. All candidates seeking ALGPC endorse- of People With AIDS. beginning tonight (September 25) with a wel- ment will have responded to a questionnaire come barbeque and pool party at 8 p.m. The Every For our free 60-page guide to Question submitted to them by the Caucus. and their party will be held at 14908 Knollview. selling your life insurance, call our You Need answers will be available at the forum. After Tomorrow (September 26), the group will hold To Ask having heard from the candidates and the anniversary banquet at the Gay and caring and knowledgeable staff at Before Selling Your reviewed their written responses, Caucus Lesbian Community Center, 2701 Reagan, TM 800-932-0050. Life Insurance members will select for endorsement those at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker for the event Policy individual candidates who best represent the will be Mandy Carter. This Sunday ~ NATIONAL VIATOR REPRESENTATIVES, INC. 3rd Edition interests of our community. The highlight of (September 27), the group will host a pre- this forum will be the appearance of two A Viatica I Settlement Consultant and Brokerage - 56 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019- parade party at 1 p.m. For more info on the Se nabla openly gay candidates seeking the Caucus weekend's events, call call Roshann at endorsement for the Texas House of (214)340-6664. Representatives, District 51 seat. Fred Ebner, formerALGPC member and Republican chal- Friends Associating and Relating will be lenger, will face incumbent State Represen- hosting "Lunch and the Gay Pride Parade." tative Glen Maxey, a Democrat and longtime The group will meet this Sunday (September ALGPC member. ALGPC candidate's forum 27) at Luby's Cafeteria, 3802 Cedar Providing financial support for people and endorsement meeting will begin at 7:30 Springs. RSVP to Kathy at (214)321-7568. p.rn., this Wednesday (September 30) at the Friends Associating and Relating is a support Leave the AFL/CIO Auditorium, 1006 Lavaca. For facing a life-threatening illness. group with educational and social activities more info, call (512)474-0750. giving gay men and lesbians a place to meet, other than the bars. Membership is free and Details to Us. Wecanturn yourlife serviceCall. yourlocal 'DALLAS open to all those who are interested. For more info about the group, call (214)328- ,'- insurancepolicyinto representativefor a 6749. -::I~~.t , ... , cashandprovideyou free consultation The DFW Big Men's Club will be making at trip to Hippie Hollow this Sunday The United Court of the Lone Star Empire with whatyoudeserve- andstarttheapplication (September 27). The group will meet at Bob's will be hosting "Let's Show Our Gay Pride," a confidentialityp,ersonal processtoday. at 7 a.rn. Also, the group will be holding their show this Sunday (September 27) at Kolors, weekly bar night at the Dallas Eagle, 2515 attention,andfast Leave the details to us. 2525 Wycliff. Showtime is at 9 p.m. For more Inwood Rd. #107, will be this Thursday info, call (214)712-1810. (October 1). For more info, call the hotline at The Choice is Simple - (972)264-2449. The Sin Fronteras radio show on KNON Experience, Advocacy and Education. 89.3 FM (Sundays from 10 p.m. to midnight) 11 Prime Timers of Dallas/Fort Worth will be will transmit a special program "Salir de be hosting Prime Beefer tomorrow (Sep- Closet" (Coming Out) this Sunday tember 26) at 7 p.m. in Farmers Branch. For (September 27). This evening's program will more info, call the voice mail at (972)504- be filled with sound bits from Dallas' gay g L~AJ~~~~J~~:~~~'~?~'J~·YP. 8866. 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lWTSEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 1 1998 PAGE 49 TWT SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 1 1998 PAGE 48 in Espafiol, AlterLatino and international Spanish dance, with the only openly gay STRIVE FOR Latino deejay. For more info, call Jesus POSITIVE CHANGE Chairez at (214)826-8869. When it comes to fort worth DR. NICHOLAS EDD, Psy.D. Psychologist . selling your life Health Education Learning Project [HELP] leads a Skills Building Group for people living • individualand group therapy insurance policy, with HIV/AIDS on Tuesdays from 6 - 7:30 ~ relationship c~unseling p.m. The group meets at the HELP office in • biofeedback and stress management the Office Share Building, 901 Lake St. • Couples• depr~ssion • hypnosis we're not iust a Topics include: discussing your issues, learn- • alcohol/drug dependenc;y ing about new treatments and how to navi- • gay Issues. " voice on a 1-800 gate the system, self esteem, communication and intimacy skills. This is a great opportuni- number, or a ty to meet new friends, and grow in commu- "1"1767Katv Frwv nication and intimacy skills. For more info, name on an call (817)332-7722. Suite 370 Houston ..Texas envelope. 0 The Imperial Court de Fort Worth/Arling- ton will be hosting a Court show at 651 20"1-493-9904 Arlington, 1851 West Division, tomorrow (September 26) at 11 p.m. and will have a • 24 hourphoneservice• insurancewelcome cookout at the Corral Club, 621 Hemphill, • eveningsandweekendsavailable from 4 - 7 p.m. VISiI --~~l --:J houston - .~ The Houston Area Bears will hold their 4th • anniversary party tomorrow (September 26) Local OHices and will hold their monthly Grin-N-Bear It "The Problem is - Most People • Contest at Nighthawks, this Sunday Gay StaHed (September 27) at 9 p.m. For more info, call Wait Too Long" the hotline at (713)867-9123. • -Danna K. Archer Free Service The Gay and Lesbian Movie Club meets • the first and third Saturday for an afternoon Fast Pricing matinee show in the 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. range • and then goes out to eat. On the second and Face-ta-Face fourth Saturday of the month, the club views a rented movie with a potluck dinner. For • more info, call the hotline at (281)835-5312. Confidential

Houston Gay and Lesbian Parents will meet this Wednesday (September 30) for the newsletter mailout. The group will meet at Call Jerry today at Toopees Coffees, 1830 W. Alabama at 7 p.m. 1-800-275-3090 For more info, call (713)284-4939. Danna K. Archer

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TWT SEPTEMBER25 - OCTOBER 1 19'111TWT SEPTEMBER25 - OCTOBER 1 1998 PAGE 51 In this column, readers exchanqa ideas with other readers and our editor in a public forum. Writers must sign all let- ters and furnish their full name and address for verification. TWT will withhold name upon request. Please keep letters brief, TWT does not print letters sent to other gay and les- bian publications. Address all letters to LEnERS TO THE EDITOR, THIS WEEK IN TEXAS, 3300 REAGAN ST" DALLAS, TX 75219 or 500 LOVEn, SUITE 102, HOUS- TON, TX 77006.

Roberts, Tuna Melt, Keith Nappier, Tommy Atr. Drummer Sue, Shelby St. John, Devon Devasquez, Mark Slattery, Grandmother Norton, Mrs. Thanks ••• Dorinda Norton and deejay Mark Anthony. Dear TWT, It is establishments like the Brazos River With the International Mr. Drummer contest Bottom that make it possible for us to be able just around the corner, my thoughts are to provide for our community. Once again, focused on doing my best to bring this title to thank you to the staff and management of the the Gulf Coast Region. This journey has been BRB. the best time of my life. Meeting countless And most importantly, we would like to new people and working with a very diverse thank everyone who attended this event, it crowd to raise funds for AIDS and incurable takes people like you to keep us going. We disease related organizations throughout the are very proud to call you "our family." Gulf Coast and across the country. This has not been a task that I have taken Jesse Aleman and Xavier Luna on by myself. Behind me has been a cast of Houston, TX very supportive people, without whom the job of Gulf Coast Drummer and Prime Choice Texas would be too much to handle. I would Texas AIDS thank everyone who has helped me. My goal is to bring back a new leather sash for all of Riders' Thanks you! Dear TWT: When I stand on the stage at the Russian Center on September 26, I will proudly hold On behalf of myself (Roy Green, Rider my head up for the members of all the orga- #254) and Glen Fillmore (Rider #271), we nizations with which I am involved and repre- would like to thank Jay Allen and the entire sent. You know that acceptance is the plat- staff of Pacific Street for all of their hard work form I stand for and whether you are gay, les- and support of the "Are You a Friend of &'~T'" .ONI:•. TiI' Wf''f :&\S bian, straight, leather or lace, you are a major s. )rsL··.~·,r1~II" \..~".;,' . V" ."Ci~., ' Dorothy, Glen or Roy?" benefit event part of my family, and I thank you from my Saturday, September 12. A Huge thanks go heart. (Guadalupe County Fair Grounds) out to all of those who attended the event for their attendance and contributions, as well as Steven L. Bayes all of those otherwise supporting the Texas November 5.8, 1998 Mr. Gulf Coast Drummer '98 AIDS Ride. At the the event, nearly $1300 was raised to go to the 44 AIDS service orga- nizations across Texas who are benefiting Thanks tor from the millions of dollars generated by The Ride. Being a Family As a reminder to all, the Texas AIDS Ride begins in Austin on the morning of Monday, Dear TWT, October 5, proceeding to Houston (spending We would like to take this opportunity to the night of October 7) and continuing on to Q. ",op. ••. l'O,·,.tG>' '·',O•.. m!"-iSPt.", JR ~.'Jfn ~-we •o. P!f: thank all of our friends, whom we consider our the 575-mile finish in Dallas on Sunday, family, for your kindness and gratuity. On October 11. We'd love to see you along the Tuesday, September 1 Mr. and Miss Brazos Ride! Roy, Glen and the 1300+ Riders and Proudly River Bottom, Byron Norton and Shawna St. Support Crew of the Texas AIDS Ride thank Sponsored~ By Sanctioned BY Presented B John, hosted a fund-raiser on our behalf. This you! fund-raiser raised $923 to help us with our ~...:...-) , Th:~_~~~~ ~ medical needs. We are grateful to everyone Roy Green, Rider #254 OfficiaCarl 1-800-366-8311 who made this possible: Della Soul, Randy, Glen Fillmore, Rider #271 Rental forTGRA Mon-Fri 9 am - 5pm CST Davida Rochelle, Tiffany Edwards, Jams ~ CodeT238379 Askfor DuWayneGreene Houston, TX

TWr SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 1 1998 ~ PAGE 55 n Houston this weekend, Houston's ISouthwest Jazz Ballet presents their 18th annual show, entitled Let's Thank Frank: The Second Time Around, at the Miller Outdoor Theatre. The free gala performance of dance, music and theatre will feature acts BACKSTAGE from across the country saluting the memory of the late Frank Sinatra. The second half of the program will spotlight American patriotic music in dance and songs. Along with the Southwest Jazz Ballet dancers, guests will include singer Jimmy Damon who will offer a performing and viewing works-in progress retrospective of some of Sinatra's greatest with artist feedback. The workshop series will hits; the singing sensation Cindi Lou be held weekly beginning this Monday Padgett straight from her starring role in (September 28) from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Several Outlaw Women Review performing Las Dancers Core Studio, 2328 Bissonnet. Vegas renditions of Sinatra's standards and Fieldwork exists for artists of all mediums - the Gulf Coast Concert Band who will pro- dancers, singers, actors, musicians, perfor- vide the musical accompaniment to more mance artists, poets, writers and video/film- than 100 performers. The Southwest Jazz makers - who want to break through the iso- Ballet was formed in 1979 by Artistic Director lation of working alone and explore their work Rita Brosh and has devoted its talents to within a supportive group. The session will be performing on a regular basis for members of facilitated by Sarah Irwin, a Choreograph- the armed forces. The group is the most dec- er/director of what some have called orated dance team in American history with "Physical Theater." All disciplines are incorpo- more than 500 awards and citations to its rated into her work to develop image, move- '.W .• J. 4$,)diiIfl ment and sound. The cost is $35 per ten- week session. For further information or to make reservations, call (713)520-5530.... Closing this weekend in Houston is Rumors, at Theatre Southwest, 8944A Clarkcrest off Fondren and Westheimer. This paradoxical mystery by Neil Simon centers around a couple's tenth anniversary party, of whom the husband has shot himself causing slight injury and his wife has disappeared. Each arriving couple tries to cover up the inci- dent, hiding it from the next. Final perfor- mances will be held tonight and tomorrow (September 25 and 26) at 8 p.m. For more information or to make reservations, call (713)661-9505.... The Dallas Summer Musicals continues its 1998 season with Showboat. The epic musical production opens tonight (September 25) and runs through October 15. Tony Award-winning and Emmy-nominated actor "UNDER THE BIG TOP" Tom Bosley will head the cast of more than A DANCE PARTY OF TEXAN 50. Performances will be held Tuesdays PROPORTION9 THE PREMIER OF A NEW EROTIC Southwest Jazz Ballet presents Let's Thank Frank: through Saturdays at 8 p.m., with matinee SPECIAL SURPRISE PERFORMANCES BOOK ON LEATHER.MEN & FETISH The Second TIme Around in Houston. performances on Saturdays and Sundays at OJ: MARK TARBOX SPECIAL LIVE APPEARANCE BY 2 p.m. Also scheduled are 8 p.m. perfor- (WHITE PARTYIPAlM SPRINGS) ERIN HAMILTON name. The "America in Concert" series is per- PERFORMING DREAM WEAVER mances for this Sunday (September 27) and 9pmto4am 9HOW 10 PM formed annually at the Miller Outdoor Theatre Sunday, October 4. There will also be $36 ADVANCE I $40 DOOR OJ: MICHAEL FLOYD (L.A.) in Herman Park. Performances will be held Thursday matinees at 2 p.m. on October 8 QPON90RED lit THE BRICK DOORS OPEN 6 PM tonight and tomorrow (September 25 and 26). and 15. Single tickets range from $30 - $70, ADMISSION $12 AT THE DOOR Performances are free and will begin at 8 and ticketholders may enter the State Fair of p.rn .... Texas free of charge on the day of the show. Several Dancers Core of Houston, in con- Tickets are now on sale at The Box Office, junction with The Field, a New York-based 6013 Berkshire Ln. in Preston Center and at artist service organization, presents the fall all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge tickets by 1998 Fieldwork workshop. The workshop phone, call (214)691-7200.... consists of ten weekly sessions of facilitated InAustin, Live Oak Theatre presents Larry

TiNT SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 1 1998 PAGE 57 L, King's successful off-Broadway play, The Night Hank Williams Died, Centered around Bill Sanders, D.V.M. the colorful citizens of fictional Stanley, Texas jCII~I~~\A\ (set right smack dab in the middle of the only 2525 WycliH, Suite 103 oil-less county in the Permian Basin oil pool), Dallas, Texas 75219 The Night Hank Williams Died makes for a l\VI~Jllr powerful evening full of laughter and (214)520-8835 heartache", the stuff that great country songs are made or Running through this weekend, 2130 SOUTH CONGRESS performances will be held tonight and tomor- row (September 25 and 26) at 8 p.rn. and AUSTIN (512) 442-5719 Sunday (September 27) at 5 p.rn, Ticket prices range from $14 - $31, There is a $2 OPEN 7 DAYS discount for students and seniors 65 and over. Group rates are also available, 9:00 AM - 7:00 AM Reservations can be made by calling (512)469-SHOW (7469)"" Austin's Vortex Repertory Company and TWO THEATERS SMG Management present Stormie M. Graham in "Hello.:" (Transition) A One ALL MALE THEATERS Woman Show, With music described as jazzy-bluesey-rock-n-roll with a classical Veterinary Hospital & Grooming Salon SUNDAY THROUGH Latin twist, Stormie combines her electrical guitar stylings with FRIDAY! dialogue and narra- Help Ensure Your Pet's Safe tion for a truly origi- nal evening of enter- Return With HOME AGAIN AUSTIN'S BESTSELECTION tainment, music and A Critical link Between Lost & Found VIDEO RENTALS & SALES revelation, Stormie's performances will be held for four nights only at the Planet Theatre, 2307 Manor Rd (1/2 mile east of 1-35, between Chesnut I ~!, and Maple), Stormie M, Graham per- Opening tonight forms tonight in Austin. (September 25), Stormie will continue tomor- row (September 26) and October 2 and 3, All showtimes are 10 p.rn. Tickets are $12 for general admission, Seating is limited, and advance ticket purchase is recommended. ervIng, t/l'IlI C'IIIRlunity For tickets call (512)454-TIXS, For more One Hour Processing , information, call (512)454-LAVA"" In Galveston, The Paragon Brass Private Custom Photos Developed Ensemble presents A Centennial Turtle Creek Village 3888 Oak Lawn Ave., Suite 119 Celebration of Gershwin Sone, at the Grand Opera 1894 House. This Sunday Dallas, Texas214-526-7080 (September 27) at 3 p.rn, the Ensemble will celebrate Gershwin's 1Oathbirthday featuring r----24ixro-s-uREs---T---36-EXPOS-URES----l some of his most famous works. What makes i $6.99 i $8.99 i this performance unique is that members of the Ensemble will relate to the audience r-[SINGLE------COLOR------+------PRINTS[SINGLE COLOR----PRINTS[------, (through conversation) tales about Gershwin's life. Members of the Ensemble i i COLOR i are Jeff Grass and Tom Tillotson - trum- i PHOTO ALBUMS i PASSPORT PHOTOS i pets, Kevin Mcintyre - French horn, Steve [ 2596 OFF [ $6.99 [ Wills - trombone and Bryan Smith - tuba, I.. ...l.. J The 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice. For ticket information. call The ~[[K)~ Box Office at (409)765-1894. ~

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MANFINDER@ AUSTIN OUTDOORS AUSTIN - Adventuring Outdoors is planning a weekend on the Texas Gulf coast, centering around Port Aransas. swim, sightsee, birdwatch, hang out and celebrate members Fred, Rob and Steve's collective birthday! Fred can be reached at (512)989-8394 for more info. Also, the group is planning a trip to Orlando, Florida, an adventure headed up by Gary. The activities sponsored by Adventuring outdoors are cooperative in nature. Their There is abundant wildlife in the area with press release states that individuals partic- excellent fishing and crabbing. ipate at their own risk, with the under- The group has made reservations for standing that trip leaders are not to be two RV sites and two tent sites holding considered experts. The group and it's approximately 12 campers. For more info individual volunteers will take no responsi- about the trip, call DJ at (713)649-4721. bility and disclaim any and all liability for For more info on the group, call the hotline at (713)KAMPOUT. personal injury or property damage asso- ciated with its activities. The group's activ- ities depend on the involvement of its members. It is important that individuals DALLAS SOCCER IN sponsor at least one activity per year in PENNSYLVANIA order to maintain the viability of the group. For more info about Adventuring Outdoors DALLAS - The men's team, Sideburns, or any questions concerning what is and the women's, Prizm, of the Oak Lawn involved in sponsoring an outing or event, Soccer Club are planning to travel to contact the events coordinator at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to participate (512)445-2870. in the Pumpkin Patch Open, October 9 - 11. For more info on the Soccer Club, call (214)941-3566. HOUSTON OUTDOOR GROUP OAK LAWN TENNIS HOUSTON - The Houston Outdoor DALLAS - The Oak Lawn Tennis Group invites everyone to join them at Association meets every Wednesday from their next general meeting and newsletter 6 - 9 p.m. at Samuell Grand Tennis Center. mailout this Tuesday, September 29, from The group also meets most Sundays from 7:30 - 9 p.m. For directions, call (713)522- 9 a.m. to noon. For more info on general 7809. membership, call (972)390-0787. We have hundreds of guys daily. This weekend, September 25 - 27, the group will take a trip to Sea Rim State And now, so can you. Talk live and Park, one of the largest parks in the state RAINBOW FISHING confidentially one-on-one, browse at over 15,000 acres. It is located on the or exchange messages. Southeast Gulf Coast of Texas, south of CLUB Beaumont and Port Arthur, an estimated GALVESTON - The club is raffling a free two hour drive from Houston. trip on the New Buccaneer for 1999. Tickets The park is divided into two units: the are $1 and can be purchased at Decades beach unit has grassy areas to tent camp, every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 7 RV hookups, a large two-level headquar- p.m. The raffle will be held at the club's fish fry ters with spacious showers, and just a few on Sunday, October 11 atthe 611 Hyde Park (214) 200-9157 feet away (behind the dunes) are three Pub in Houston. The fish fry starts at 4 p.m. miles of sandy beaches. and everyone is welcome to attend. The raf- The second unit'is the marshlands with fle and fish fry will benefit AVES. For more MC100 Questions? Call 1-888-227-3796.Outside local area code, toll charges may apply. opportunities for swimming, surfing, sun- info or to obtain the club newsletter, call Callers are not prescreenedand Gay Live Dallas assumes no liability for who you may meet. ning, airboat rides or boardwalk trails. (713)523-6381. 18 or older, please. A portion of our proceeds goes towards local AIDS awareness & education.

lWTsEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 1 1998 ~ PAGE 75 PAGE 74 TWT SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 1 1998 DALLAS PRIDE Williams tomorrow, September 26, in cele- Since 1994, Williams has performed CELEBRATION bration of the fourth anniversary of the nationwide as an openly-gay stand-up Houston Area Bears. comic. He has relocated to New York City THIS WEEKEND Houston Area Bears, the largest social where he is currently performing in various group in Houston's gay and lesbian com- cabaret-style venues as well as main line Texas Freedom Parade munity, will be hosting an evening of cock- comedy clubs. Centerpiece of Activities tail parties, cake and finger foods to com- Following tomorrow evening's festivities, memorate four years of friendship and ser- Williams will be appearing on After DALLAS - The fifteenth annual Alan vice. Prize baskets will be raffled through- Hours:Queer Radio on KPFT 90.1 FM. Ross Texas Freedom Parade kicks off at out the evening and Williams will perform Williams will return to Nighthawks the fol- 3:00 p.m. this Sunday, September 27 and parade coordinators Kathy Jack and Paul at 9:30 p.m. lowing evening (Sunday, September 27) at rolls down Cedar Springs, culminating Lewis, as well as the participation of the Williams has gained a strong following 9 p.m. to be the guest emcee for the with a huge rally on the steps and great community, has made our parade one of with his hilarious views on growing up in monthly "Grin 'n Bear It" contest. lawn of Arlington Hall at Lee Park. the largest pride celebrations in the United the South. Having been raised in a The parade, presented each year by the States and the second largest annual Southern Baptist home in South Texas, Dallas Tavern Guild, will feature over 100 parade in the city of Dallas," Gellman told Williams' childhood is the springboard for LOG CABIN AUSTIN entries, making it the largest in the event's TWT. ANNOUNCES FIRST decade-and-a-half history. A crowd of over Following the parade at approximately 10,000 is expected to be on hand as the 5:00 p.m., the annual Celebration in Lee ANNUAL FREEDOM most diverse group of floats and entries Park will feature speeches by the Grand ever makes its way along the route. Marshals and other politicians, entertain- BANQUET Parade Grand Marshals, elected by ment by an all-girl live band, the ensemble community members attending last of Turtle Creek Chorale, Cheer Dallas, Openly Gay Dallas Councilman Saturday's organizational meeting, are Miss Gay USofA Lauren Taylor and Miss to Keynote Event State Representative Harryette Ehrhardt Gay USofA at-Large Whitney Paige plus and Dallas Independent School District appearances by representatives of the ath- AUSTIN - The Log Cabin Republicans Board Trustee Jose Plata. They'll lead off letic organizations that represented Dallas of Austin, a gay and lesbian Hepublican the parade that will in-clude a wide spec- and all of Texas so well at the recent Gay organization, recently announced plans for trum of participants from Dallas, Fort Games in Amsterdam. This year's cele- their first annual banquet dinner set for Worth, Arlington, Houston, Longview, Gun bration will also feature the drawing for an Saturday, October 10th. Barrel City, Denton, Grand Prairie, all expense paid trip for four to Las Vegas The event, entitled the LCR/Austin Commerce, Austin and Texarkana, among being raffled off by the Dallas Tavern Guild. Freedom Banquet, will be a fund-raiser for others. Trophies will be awarded in seven Raffle tickets at $1 each are still available the organization. "Our chapter in Austin categories including "Best Interpretation of at all DTG member clubs this weekend. has tripled in size this year," explained Theme," which, this year, is "Unity Through Other weekend activities include Gay LCR/Austin President Ronald Bounds. Diversity." and Lesbian Community Day at Six Flags "Thanks to the support of all of our mem- In 1990, the Texas Freedom Parade Over Texas in Arlington, sponsored by The bers and supporters, we are pleased to was named to honor the late Alan Ross, Dallas Voice, and Boot Camp '98, former- Comedian Paul J. Williams will appear at Nighthawks hold our first annual banquet." Bounds then Executive Director of the Dallas ly Camp Bluffview, under the giant tent in Houston this weekend. explained that Log Cabin chapters in Tavern Guild I _-k pavilion on the corner of Throckmorton and Houston, New Orleans and Dallas hold and AIDS Dickason, both on Saturday, September much of his humor. Backstage Magazine similar banquets. activist who 26. has called Williams "... very funny ... gen- The event will recognize the chapter's succumbed uine, intelligent, sensible and appealing." successes in increasing and in moving the to the dis- Based on recent audiences of his one GOP away from the fringe radical right. ease in 1995. HOUSTON AREA man-show in New York, Williams' look at The chapter will also recognize main- "We wanted BEARS CELEBRATE life through the eyes of an openly gay, stream GOP candidates who seek support to honor Alan recovering Baptist Texan is proving his from gay and lesbian voters. while he was FOURTH appeal to audiences from all walks of life. The keynote speaker for the event will still living by Raised in San Antonio, Williams be Dallas City Councilmember John Loza, naming the ANNIVERSARY received his degree in marketing from an openly gay Republican. Loza won a parade in his Baylor University. Working in Dallas after stunning upset against his Democratic honor," cur- Comedian Paul J. Williams to College, he found that the business world opponent in a majority-Democrat district in rent DTG Headline Anniversary Party Wasnot going to be the permanent place to 1997. "John Loza's victory in such a tough Executive hang his hat. In 1988, Williams and two district, as well as his words of inspiration Director Alan ..:...A;;;:/a;;,;,n..:...R~os:..:s.:.-. _ HOUSTON - The Houston Area fellow talents formed a cabaret-style com- at the Rally for Liberty in Fort Worth, have Gellman stated. "His inspiration, and the Bears, Nighthawks and Bears on the edy group which combined their vocal and motivated us all," said Bounds. "We are organizational dedication and hard work of Bayou will present comedian Paul J. comedic talents into one act. Less deeply honored that he has chosen to give Miserable was the result, and it played to the keynote address at our banquet." rave reviews all over the U.S. for six years. The banquet will be held on Saturday, 1WT SEPTEMBER25 - OCTOBER 1 1998 PAGE 76 1WT OrM", 'Or" or ~~T~Or"' '""0 PAGE 77 October 10 at 7 p.m. in the Doubletree Hotel, located at North 1-35 and Highway 290 in Austin. Tickets for the event are $50. Donors can contribute at the Host level for $125 and at the Sponsor level for $250. Hosts and Sponsors receive two tickets to the event. LCR/Austin welcomes all who are sup- portive of the fight for equal rights for gays and lesbians within the Republican Party to join in this celebration. For more infor- mation, call Steve Labinski at (512)477- 3933 The Log Cabin Republicans of Austin is a local chapter of a nationwide federation of the Log Cabin Republicans, with over 10,000 members and 50 chapters around the country including Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio. 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PAGE 78 ::.~ ~ Jeffrey L. Unthicum ',_. ~ ~ C3Ahhh, C(;;he~oo()~ite--- I am beyond thrilled to report that boast a gazillion dollar production the eighties are about to make a come- facility in Santa Ana, California com- back in a very big way. For some of plete with (I am not making this up) a you, that means you can finally stop Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh Gift fighting the urge to flip up the collars Shop and a virtual reality theater that IlIon your polo shirts and listen to your takes it's viewers on a Disney-style Bananarama CD collection in the pres- action coaster along the Via Dolorosa. ence of others. But it's even better than Weeeee! that. At long last, we can all shed the Surprisingly, for all the gilded global guilt that's been heaped upon us angels, fountains, priceless art collec- in recent years, start cutting down trees, tions, hand-carved staircases and strip mine some rain forests and com- imported marble, the Crouches make it mit felonious acts of insider trading all look tastefully done by comparison. against the New York Stock Exchange. Ian has clearly enlisted the help of "But at what cost," you ask? Well, Tammy Faye's out-of-work make-up unfortunately, therein lies the catch. artist and sports a mountain of precari- While we have each done our part (for ously arranged (again, I am not making years) to recycle, eat garden burgers, this up) purple hair, stiletto heels and say "no" to drugs, use CFC-free hair clothes from the Frederick's of products and dodge the fur salon at Hollywood-Laura Ingall's Collection. Neimans, apparently, the big man Paul's wardrobe, in all fairness, may upstairs has (for quite some time) had very well be entirely second hand. plans to wipe clean the earth and use it Perhaps in an attempt to show some as a giant golf course. Or at least that's restraint, the couple decided to save a what the folks at the newly revived couple of bucks and buy up all the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) "really shiny" three-piece suits from the would have us believe. movie Scarface. In short, these two Yes folks, while Jim and Tammy Faye have managed to bring together all the ruled the eighties as the overly-painted components of truly spell-binding and constantly crying couple who televangelism. served God (and later served time in jan and Paul both believe that these prison) a new couple has burst onto are the last days of the world as we the religious front with designs on know it. Cataclysmic events are on the living the good life ...nineties style. rise, the rapidly approaching world- You have, undoubtedly, happened wide computer problems with the year r JlN upon Ian and Paul Crouch and their 2000 glitch, terrorism, Clinton and on EAGLE Praise The Lord program while channel and on. And yet, faced with the end of "'" bE surfing in the wee hours. The program the world and unspeakable annihilation Inwood Rd. name is not the only thing to survive from a higher power, these folks have l .~ .!I! c% ~ the demise of Jim and Tammy. The oh- the good sense to throw caution to the -Co ~ ~ i so-Christian "more is more" attitude wind and really live it up. Well...amen remains, as well. The TEN studios now to that. ~ Wyclill Ave.

L lWT SEPTEMBER25 - OCTOBER 1 1998 PAGE 81 DALLAS TEA - This Sunday (September 27) at 3 p.rn., the Dallas Tavern Guild pre- sents the fifteenth annual Alan RossTexas Freedom Parade. "Unity Through Diversity" i\..,...... a~lJi. is the theme as the nearly 100 parade ~PI..... Douylas entries roll down Cedar Springs Road to Turtle Creek Boulevard viewed by thou- (~!;nI'fSfnts sands of cheering spectators. Keeping the parade going smoothly, Parade Coordinators Kathy Jack and Paul Lewis have enlisted the help of an army who'll be wearing bright orange "STAFF" t-shirts to Union Jack, Moby Dick, The Brick, help with the crowd control and keep the Crossroads Market, charge by phone at streets clear. No one should ever enter the 1(888)777-8866 or visit their website at street once the parade begins. Please keep www.jeffreysanker.com for more informa- n6fi clear of all floats for your own safety.The tion. Admission at the door will be $40. B,nmt p,rfonnanc, forth, r Celebration In Lee Park will begin immedi- Then, on Sunday, October 11 beginning at ately after. Paradeentries this year promise 6 p.rn., the Village Station welcomes all the to be elaborate and spectacular as in the party boys to the "Link" Tea Dance which past fourteen years. Trophy winners will be brings the preview of a new erotic book of announced, and magnificent trophies will leather, men and fetish photography by be presented from the historic steps of Kevin Scott Hees and a special live perfor- Arlington Hall. Make your plans now to mance by recording artist Erin Hamilton lUAS AIDSRI attend the parade and celebration, and singing her latest hit "Dream Weaver." everyone is urged to invite all of your fami- Deejay Michael Floyd from Los Angeles z8\ ly and friends, too. Pick up your $1 DTG will stir up the Tea Dance. Admission is THISmOnDAIJ SfPltmllR raffle tickets from your favorite bartender at $12 at the door. Check out their ad for all member clubs. This Sunday's drawing more details .... 10:30 Pm \" for a fabulous trip for four to LasVegas will Caven Enterprises presents their annual -... Hloummf be held at Lee Park following the parade. Texas-OU Street Party Friday, October 9 in Starriny Come and see who will win. It could be the 3000 block ofThrockmorton. The thou- you, if you get your tickets before the sands of fans will be treated to outdoor drawing this Sunday..... alJa Douylas music, fun, beer and much more. A special This Tuesday (September 29) through pep rally will be headed by the interna- ",(eleste martinez Saturday, October 3, Jerry Bird and USA tionally renowned Cheer Dallas spirit Pageantry present the official Miss Gay squad. Make your plans to kick off your fdna Jean Robinson USofA At-Large Pageant in Dallas. The Stars Columbus Day holiday weekend in a big of USA show will kick off the festivities this way.... ~... \Sasha Tuesday night, not in the Rose Room as JR.'sBar & Grill is the ~il DevllJn Storm previously mentioned, but this very special place to be this Sunday presentation will in fact be a Main Floor (September 27) for a Ca'rdbo,ardBox Theatre event at the Village Station. Make sure you great view of the parade get your final night reserved seating tickets from inside and outside ..phis manlJ more in advance. Table seating is limited to the the club. They've got first 500, then general admission theater monitors to give you $~ suyyested donation at the door seating will be available. Tickets are avail- every proud moment of able at TWT DALLAS office, 3300 Reagan the action. Doorman All ~ro(eedsbenefit Street at North Hall. The finals will be at 8 Patrick Clark [right] can I :::::::J The Texas AIDSRide p.rn., Saturday, October 3, in the Dallas fill you in on all of the Grand Hotel's magnificent Grand upcoming information Ballroom, 1914 Commerce Street.... about Texas-OU week- A spectacular 3-ring circus of parties is end. The party at JR'snever ends. They coming to Dallas, Texas.The Circuit is open daily at 11 a.rn., so they're ready coming to town Columbus Day weekend! when you are.... Jeffery Sanker Enterprises presents "Under Village Station invites everyone to come The Big Top" at the Dallas Music Complex, to the pre-Parade underwear party tomor- 800 Cadiz Street at 1-30/Lamar,Saturday row night (September 26). Suggested attire night, October 10 from 9 p.m. until 4 a.m. is underwear in your favorite pride colors. Pick up your $35 advance tickets now at Clothes check will be available to those

TWrSEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 1 1998 ""'" PAGE 83 seven days a week .... who dare to go bare. Check out their awe- Boot Camp '98 party and dance will Round Up head honchos Gary Miller 11t-r;1 some website at www.caven.com for a real happen tomorrow night (September 26) and Alan Pierce [below, I-r] hosted the rT¢I'& ,vt0rJ ~ from 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. under the giant tent treat.... """'" ~ ~ Surprise special guest pavilion across from Throckmorton Mining :Jfff~u ~ performer at the Rose Company, just off Cedar Springs. Campy ~ Room recently was Tino attire is encouraged. Your $20 donation at -/ Lerma [left]. He dazzled the door benefits Immunocise and the John the crowd and they kept Thomas Bell Tower. Check out more infor- screaming for more. mation online at www.immunocise.com or Great job! You can catch give them a call at (214) 522-0650 .... the shows every Thursday Ray Cooper and David Hilzendager, through Sunday upstairs owners of Oak Lawn Records for 18 years, in the Rose Room. The have been giving you the the music you Miss Gay USofA At-Large love to dance to for nearly two decades. pageant will be on the The pros at OLR give you 100% dance Dallas Does Denim Party last weekend to Main Floor this coming music and 100% service seven days a the delight of the partying throngs. Round Tuesday,Thursday and Friday nights. Rose week. They open at noon daily .... Up is ready to welcome all of the visitors Room cast member Whitney Paigewill be Next door, The Zone opens daily at 2 this weekend for the Fair and parade. Make passing her crown on to her successor next p.m. Monday through Friday and noon on sure you crack open all of your piggy Saturday. Stop in and see her before she the weekends. Stop in and see their male banks and bring all of that spare change to gives up her title .... dancers at 4 p.m. for the happiest happy the parade to toss it into the giant Texas Smiling TMC cus- hours you'll find anywhere. Their daily flag. They're planning to break all previous tomer Scott Becker drink specials will make you feel special, records for collecting funds for the Hot [right] is just one of too. Check it out for yourself this week. Meals Program. In the past twelve years the hot men you'll They are conveniently located right next they've collected nearly $60,000 from the find in the Mine. Find door to Oak Lawn Records. Welcome to change tossed into the flag.... out for yourself what the neighborhood from TWT .... The Hideaway, Dallas' original piano a fun time you can Outlines Activewear received their fall bar, offers live entertainment daily from 6 have at TMC tonight. shipment of the hottest fashions in town. p.m. - 2 a.m. The front bar opens at 8 a.m. ~ Get ready for Boot Make sure you check out their ad in this daily and noon Sundays. They've got the Camp '98 tomorrow issue. Their is too much to mention here, latest RX air filtration system for even more night. You gotta check but you can see it all for yourself this comfort when the joint gets jumping. Don't it out. Manager Frank weekend because they're conveniently miss their Sunday cook outs, weather per- Thompson can help , located right on the parade route at 4008 mitting, from 4:30-8:30 p.m. where you fill you in on Texas- I -# Cedar Springs. Check out their Austin loca bring your own meat or buy theirs, and OU weekend Street . ' tion on your next visit, too .... they'll provide all of the trimmings. See Party plans.... The Trestle is having their 12th anniver you there after the parade.... Sue Ellen's has got a Friday night party sary celebration finale this month. The are The new Caring Friends center opens this that is not-to-be-missed. The hottest music always glad to welcome all of the State Fair Tuesday (September 29), and everyone is and the prettiest party people abound. visitors since they are the closest bar to invited to see the beautiful new facility, Our CRUISE CAMERA Fair Park. Make sure you get by and see serving men, women and children with mGG:(3i: captured cute cus- George, Domingo and the rest of the AIDS and women with breast cancer tomer Kinsly at Sue friendly staff this weekend. The State Fair including the Dan Flohr Emporium, the i·.:drndii! Ellen's on Saturday opens tonight and runs for the next six Alan Ross Dining Room, the Nick Neal night having a great weeks, so you'll have lots of chances to see Educational Library and the Eileen :;~~I~!l: time. You can, too. some new faces with eight million visitors Mendelsohn Assistance Fund. If you or iOOl?O This weekend coming to town. The Trestle is your State your organization would like to tour the promises to be one Fair party headquarters.... center, give them a call at (214) 219-7300 of the best ever with Midtowne Spa is in middle of all of the or fax (214) 219-3877. Caring Friends is the fifteenth annual action, and they're in the middle of their located at 5029 Lemmon Avenue in the Alan RossTexas 22nd anniversary celebration just in time same strip shopping center as Danals Freedom Parade for all of the Paradeand State Fair visitors. Market and right next door to Bamboleo's. ,, ~ I rolling right past the Make your way over to the Spa and see This is something new to Texas, and every- vL -....;'+-J. front door and the what they've got in store for you to enjoy one is invited to come and see what they good times rolling all night long. When this week. Their Monday night dancer con- offer. Caring Friends is seeking donations you see manager Kathy Jack, let her know test has the hottest dancers who can be of time from volunteers. Furniture is need- what a great job she is doing not only at seen in their famous Mardi Gras Room. ed to complete several of the areas at the the club but as coordinator for the Manager Mike and the guys have got Caring Friends center. Donations to this all- parade.... something for all of the visitors to enjoy

TWT SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 1 1998 PAGE 85 PAGE 84 1WT SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 1 1998 volunteer non-profit 501 (c)(3) group are tax Saturdays on Maple Gay Pride Week Association is hosting a deductible .... Avenue haven't been fund-raising cookout and show for the There's never a cover at the Crews Inn, the same since Z Bar Tarrant County Gay Pride Week not even on their notoriously naughty opened, and with Association (TCGPWA). This will include a Tuesday nights. The spirits are high every showgirls like Lucia steak cookout from 7 till 9 p.m. followed night for the very best and Nikki [right, I-r] by a show with some of Fort Worth's finest nightclubbing around. is it any wonder the (male and female drag) entertainers. The You and a few hundred place is packed on event will take place at the Corral Club at of your hottest hunkiest the weekends. Get on 621 Hemphill Street in Fort Worth, and the friends sounds like fun. over and squeeze cost is only $5.00 per plate. This gathering Stop in for their yourself through the crowd tonight.... is also designed to introduce the current Monday spotlight Buddies II gives everyone and their TCGPWA titleholders as well as the new shows at 10:30 p.m. buddy a perfect place to party inside and TCGPWA Officers for 1998-99. That's where our CRUISE out. They've got some hot sounds to dance CAMERA captured show to, and don't worry if you don't bring a hostess Laken Edwards dance partner, you will [left] entertaining the surely find one there. IY""'" I troops . Sexy Dayra [left] may Tanqueray's TexasAIDS Ride will be just be around to take held October 5-11, 1998. Over 1,800 rid- you for a spin around ers will bicycle 757 miles in seven days to the dance floor. Check raise funds for 40 AIDS service organiza- out their ad for details tions throughout the Lone Star State. about this Monday's HOUSTON TEA - Last Sunday, Toyz Needed to handle this volume of state- TexasAIDS Ride benefit welcomed the Miss Gay Universe At Large wide activity are 700 volunteers and 200 II Df I show.... finals. The large and lovely winner's circle crew members which are made up of par- Moby Dick dancers included [above, l-r] first runner-up/Miss ticipants from all areas of the state con- are sure to make you Gay Globe At Large Jill Jordan, third verging at strategic locations in your area. sweat. Here's a snap- runner-up/Miss Gay American Universe At The goal for this year's event is shot of super friendly Large Maryssa Raye, winner Kelexis $6,000,000. Be a part of an event that's as Hawk [right] who Davenport and second runner-up/Miss Gay great as Texas itself. Make a difference in recently joined the North American Universe At Large Michael the struggle against AIDS! Call (880) 780- dancers at Moby. Smothers. We'll have more photos next RIDE today.... Make sure you get to week. The pomp and pageantry excitement Hidden Door beer busts the club early this at Toyz doesn't stop there, the Miss Gay are an everyday event for Sunday so you won't Texas Pageantfinals take place tonight. For the men of Dallas. That's miss a minute of the a spectacular show, get on over to the club where our CRUISE CAMERA Paradebeginning at 3 as Miss Gay America Maya Montana joins caught hunky customer p.m. right outside the reigning titleholder Kofi and a multitude of Mike [right] on a recent front door.... former Miss Gay Texas titleholders .... Sunday. Make your way TARRANT TEA - Gay & Lesbian over to the club and see Community Day at Six Flags Over Texas is what Tony, Harvey and set for tomorrow (September 26). This rest of the friendly staff event is organized again by The Dallas can tempt you with Voice, and their sponsors are too numer- today.... ous to list. All organizations are urged to At Bamboleo's, you'll find everyone par- wear your matching t-shirts or team colors tying the weekend away at Dallas' spiciest to this all-day event. Make your way to nightspot. Check with manager Alfredo Arlington for some big fun next week- about all of the upcoming events in end.... As night falls on fall nights, the festive October with a huge end of the month Magnolia Station hosts Paige-North party crowd meets at JR'sfor sensational Halloween party that you have to see to Productions' presentation of the Miss Gay Saturday nights. Orimar, Jeff and Robert believe. No one does dance parties like South UsofA At-Large pageant this Sunday, [above, I-r] want you to join them for the Bamboleo's .... September 27. The night will feature the club's tasty array of premium frozen drinks, Check out Zandunga Bar after the fantastic talents of the current Miss Gay draft beers and hard-bodied male dancers parade this Sunday for your chance to USofA At-Large Whitney Paige, Miss Gay all night long. And if you're in the mood to meet Zorro. Stick around for their 10:30 USofA Lauren Taylor and emcee Raghenna. get something for nothing, JR'scontinues to p.m. show filled with lots of surprises and This is the last preliminary to the Miss Gay present its Silver & Gold Happy Hour drawing for free State Fair tickets. Check USofA At-Large pageant in Dallas .... Giveaways. In addition to giving away a out Z Bar's Zima special this Sunday, too. Tonight (September 25), Tarrant County 1998 pure Silver Eagle coin every Monday-

TWT SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 1'1998 i'WT SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 1 1998 PAGE 87 dynamic duo that is sure to double your deejay Robert Espinoza, The Return ofTea Homecoming Queen and her court.. .. Thursday in September, one grand prize party pleasure .... on Sundays and amateur male strip on As part of the Miss Gay Universe At winner will receive a 1998 Gold Eagle Physique model and coin weighing in at one troy ounce of pure Wednesdays with Miss Gay USofA Lauren Large weekend, EJ'swelcomed "Stars of the video star Mark Wolff gold next Friday, October Taylor. Special events at Picasso include Universe On Parade." The show featured a 2 .... [right] made a special The weeknight party action at the tonight'S Pecker Party to celebrate the lovely combination of Universe titleholders appearance at Pacific Montrose Mining Company is just as release of john Waters' newest flick and a and club cast members that included Street last Sunday. This festive as it is on the weekend. Mondays, Deborah Cox CD release party next Friday, handsome hunk was Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays all October 2 .... very popular with the feature a wide variety of longneck and well club's capacity crowd. drink specials. And to really rock your All week long, P.S. world, deejay john Sims cranks out your serves up cheap drinks, favorite tunes. The men of the Mine also incredible dance music throw in some super studly male dancers and super sexy dancers to satisfy your to make sure that hot men, great music senses. To find out more about the club and good times are guaranteed to be and its no cover specials, you can surf their waiting for you at the Montrose Mine .... home page at www.pacificstreet.com .... [clockwise from c] Lindsy Adams, Carissa i 'i' ii.EM Tomorrow night, you can enjoy the Backstage at Inergy's Texas Show, we Mathews, Paivi Lee Love, China Blue, Midtowne Spa's version of fun in the dark found club owner Zoraida Akbar {above, Roxanne and Lana Blake. EJ's now has at their Flashlight Fog Party. Sundays at the second from r] getting cozy with Mr. Gay male strip three nights a week with Paivi Spa feature an amateur male strip contest Texas USA c.j. Brooks [I] and the Miss Gay Lee Love on Mondays and Fridays and at 10 p.m. Weekly specials include half Texas USofA top three Kara Dion, Layla Black Velvett on Wednesdays. Talent Night price rooms on Mondays and Wednesdays LaRue and Kourtney Van Wales. Every with Roxanne Lee Love takes place every and half price lockers and rooms on Tuesday. At the grand opening of Picasso in Wednesday at Inergy, Dyan Michaels hosts Tuesdays and Thursdays .... Shepherd Plaza, we focused in on staffers a sizzling male strip contest with cash SAN ANTONIO TEA - Tomorrow On Tuesday, October 6, Rich's is hosting Eddie, Michael, Val, james and Walter prizes and no cover all night. Two hot (September 26), you Tarzan-me jane. You an all-star salute to diva illusionist Hot [above, I-r]. Their weekly party line-up is clubs and two different dance music come swing from vine at Bonham Chocolate. This true Texas legend is highlighted by Saturday night dancing with venues make Inergy and Amnesia a Exchange and have much fun in loincloth! celebrating 25 years in showbiz and more The infamous annual jungle Party at the than 25 of her fabulous friends including club boasts incredible decorations, jahna Steele, jimmy james, Tiffany costumed staffers, native go-go boys, super Arieagus, Dina jacobs, Tasha Kohl and low drink prices and tons of party goers in Donna Day will be on hand to entertain native attire. Don't miss this see and be and congratulate Chocolate on her many seen event. We lil'W found Moe and Alaya [right] monkeying around just a tad bit early at this week's Wednesday night hot chest contest. f>/~ join emcee junior years of success. Sammy, Kevin and Robert Hernandez for this [above, I-r] are sure to be there for this mid-week evening entertainment extravaganza. Reserved of cheap drinks, seating is available, but it's going fast.. .. wall to wall college boys and the hottest Next Saturday, October 3 from 7-11 hot chest contest around. Come out for the p.rn., the Krewe of Olympus presents its "My Way" party every Tuesday with Niecy. annual Fais Do Do Cajun Festival. Event Low priced cocktails and suds abound and proceeds will benefit Thomas Street Clinic, you won't pay a cover to enjoy SA's Steven's House, AIDS Services of Dallas premiere Tuesday event with the party diva and the Gay & Lesbian Switchboard. This of the Bonham Exchange. Be sure and festive affair will take place at 2500 Mason check out the hot male dancers every at the corner of Mason and Hyde Park. On Friday and stick around for after hours unti I Sunday, October 4, this location will be 4 a.m .... 1 well the site of the original backyard party The Annex just continues to get better known as Follyball Fest. This afternoon of all the time. The Gay Dart League of San "1. beer fun in the sun will spotlight the Follyettes, Antonio held yet another event this past ~ 3 call cheerleaders and the crowning of the Thursday and what a turnout! All donations

TWT SEPTEMBER25 - OCTOBER 1 1998 PAGE 89 PAGE 88 TWT SEPTEMBER25· OCTOBER 1 1998 raised go to San Antonio's Wellness Bear for 1998. If you are hirsute or just in the guys to soap up and soak down in. Of Connection. Stop by the club any night of search of a hairy honey, contact the Bexar course the dancers are from "Momma's the week and see County Bears at (210)697-2175. The Silver Boys." They are quickly becoming the pre- bartender Nick [left] Dollar reminds everyone to stop by this eminent group of dancers in the state. The for the most potent sunday for their fabulous Trash Disco Tea festive Kristen Lucci has started a new con- cocktail you're likely to Dance featuring the gone but not forgotten cept show on Sundays. She is now hosting get your hands on this disco tunes that make us all weak. Be sure "Drag Soup." It is a Talk Soup-type show summer. Don't forget and join them for this festive afternoon with a bit of a twist. She has invited the the Firedancers "Fall party that goes on until the wee hours.... most twisted people she can think of to Fest'98" this Saturday The Saint is making plans for yet another come in and chat, starting off this Sunday (September 26). If special evening of glitz and glamour. Join with the "Mouth of the South" Heather you've never attended a Firedancers event, the staff and management for Diva Las Thomas. Showtime is 11 p.m .... you've really been missing out. Dirty Darts, Vegas on Friday, October 23 starring The Forum had their first Pump Party this raffles, very hot men, good friends and big showgirls Shady Lady,Tersa Matthews and past Friday and was it a blast! The tunes surprises are just a sampling of the good Corinna Foxx. One lucky party-goer will were jamming, and the men were every- times in store for you so plan to stop in.... win a trip for two to LasVegas and at least where. The festive Paris one or two Elvises (or is that Elvi) are ChaneI [right] was on scheduled to make hand to enjoy the party. an appearance. Our Of course, wherever crafty CRUISE CAMERA she is there is a party. caught birthday girl The bar will be having Erica Andrews another one tonight fea- backstage with an turing the "pump" tunes The Bexar County Bears got their dander admirer [right] who of deejay Filthy Rich. up at a recent Silver Dollar Saloon was, apparently, They also sponsor a membership drive. Our CRUISE CAMERA willing to give her complimentary buffet captured a few of the bear members the shirt off his back every Friday night from [above] including Norm, Mr. Bexar County for a Iittle hug. Catch 9 - 11 p.m. Make sure Erica as special emcee for the upcoming to stop in and say "hi" to handsome new Miss Gay Fiesta Pageantstarring reigning bartender Joe. He is blond, gorgeous, and Thursday, October 1:CommuniN Talent Show, 7:30 Miss Gay FiestaTersa Matthews. For more looks fine in a pair of jeans. Let's all give information about this pageant or other him a big welcome! em Central TexasMCC From the Heart and Saint events, call the club's party hotline at Dick's Deja Disco welcomes another CommuniN Candlelight Memorial Service,lO p,m, (210)225-7330. old friend to the family. Brice is the newest AUSTINTeaCIOUS - This is the week bartender on the block. Many of you know Waco Freedom Fountain, of Miss Gay Texas. AUSTIN TEA would like to him from other places, but this is where he Central Texas Pride 98 , take this opportunity to wish our own calls home now. Last Saturday, ever-popu- __ • ~ =_l friday, October2: PFLAGAnnual Awards Banquet Austin girls, Scarlet Leigh, Nacha Type and lar adult film star Karl Thomas was the Ashley Collins, the best of luck at the "big" guest shower star. Everyone enjoyed (254)714·2400 • P. Box 9081 o. 7 pn The Waco Hilton and Mr., Miss,Ms, Pride statewide competition. All of your fans seeing a man who can take care of his Waco. TX 76714 '98,11 p,m" David's, here in the Capital City know each of you own business. Every Sunday, the bar fea- will be wonderful this weekend .... tures free fajitas on the patio starting at 6 Saturday, October 3: Interfaith Service, 10:30a,m, . Noon, Central TexasFrom the Heart and Parade/March, Also this weekend, 'Bout Time has all p.m. Join "boy" for something to eat and kinds of fun waiting for you. The bar is Travis for something to quench your thirst. 2 pm starting at CiN Hall and Ending at Bledsoe-Millar Park and Festival at Bledsoe-Millar Park, continuing sponsoring the annual T.G.R.A. carnival All this, outside in the fresh air with men, this Saturday afternoon. There will be vari- meat and beer.... until 7 p,m, and Country Dance, 8 om -10pn, Court Show 10p.m. - 11:30em Pride Dance Party until ous booths and activities for some harmless Charlie's is, as always, the place to be Closing, All at David's fun. All of the proceeds will be donated to for a good time. They have got what you one of the fine charities this organization want any day of the week. From goddesses Sunday, October 4: Church Service, 10:45em -12:15pm honoring communiN organizations and featur- supports. Also that night, the bar will be to good food, they have it there for you. holding a benefit show to continue raising Tuesday is the original steak night in ing Rev, Delores Berry, Central MCC From the Heart and Family Picnic, 3 pm -5 pn UUFGrounds, 4209 money for charity. Manager Cory promises Austin. The guys cook up a fine piece of this will be the only show for September so beef (or chicken) as well as a baked potato North 27th, make sure to stop in and have some fun up and salad all for $5. What a deal! The din- on the north side.... ner bell rings at 6 p.m., so come on down. 507 Jefferson At 5th The Edge will be having shower dancers Football Mondays have started, and the big starting this weekend. Once again, screen TV is on the big game. Where ",,":i."~§ Waco • (254)753-9189 Momma has worked her magic and anoth- would a football party be without beer and er club is installing a big clear shower for pizza? Pizza is free, and the beer is cheap.

PAGE 90 TWT SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 1 1'998 TWT SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 1 1998 PAGE 91 Wednesday. they have their weekly pool and women who all know how to twirl. tournament with cash prizes for the 1st, These handsome men [below] are three Dallas. FSBO, Wooded Oak Lawn lot. 300K Neighborhood/50K lot. Zoned single or duplex. Walk who definitely know how to show a guy a 2nd and 3rd place winners. Following the on this lot, and you will fall in love love like I did. tournament, there is everyone's favorite, Distress sale due to job loss. Call (214)443-0955. South Park on the wide screen. The party is Houston. always hot at Charlie's, and once again, we ....~-~ """",,", Professionally Serving Our Community Ron Duster ReMax Metro (713)528-1800 (713)529-5026 Texas. Northwest Florida, high energy nightclub, complete turn-key operation, 4800 sq. ft. plus patio. 10 min from beaches. Sunbelt Brokers (850)864- 2727. FOR RENT ROOMMATES good time. On the dance floor that is. Austin. Live where your lifestyle is appreciated. Houston. 2 roommates - $600/month or Last weekend, Jim Tennison held a T.G.RA Carlton Properties. 2 apartment communities in $400/month. All bills paid. 3/3 bath. 2428 Knight benefit. What a time we all had. The Austin. (512)444-1229. (214)766-6466 or (214)766-6366. show Paris Chanel (out of drag) [above, c] Babtist Women were as usual, the ones to Dallas. Houston. Beautiful, spacious, 2 - 2 restored historic proving that wherever she is, a party will make us laugh and tug at our heartstrings. "Now Showing" home to share. Central air/heat, washer/dryer. Great neighborhood, convenient central location. develop. If you have a blond on each side, It just makes us all feel good to give a little MELROSE PLACE $425 plus y,. David (713)868-8959 that is a party! ... back. Thanks Jim, ladies and T.G.RA We . RICH RANGNOW, DIRECTOR Splash Video Bar announces the begin- appreciate all of your efforts for our friends • Starting at $450 plus electric HELP WANTED • Plush new carpet ning of their Talent Contest on October 6. that need us. • Controlled access gates Austin. Austin's premier circuit bar is looking for Hostess Murrah encourages all you singers, PAGEANT TEA - TEXAS TEA is proud to • Eff., one and two bedrooms dancers. If your a dancer, or think you could be con- tact Chris Guerrero at (512)476-2900 or (512)418- dancers, magicians and what have you to • Sparkling water volleyball pool congratulate lovely Vanessa Casti on her 9496. Please have picture available and a number come out and vie for the $75 cash prize. • Cute tropical landscapes courtyards crown-capturing success at the recent Miss • Seconds to Cedar Springs, tollway and 1-35 to be contacted at. Stop in this weekend after Pecan Street Gay Texas USofA at Large Pageant. The top 2816 Lucas (214)526-3473 Dallas. Houseboy/secretarial: driving, errands, light Festival and say "hi" to happy hour bar- three also included first runner-up Knell Dallas. Large one bedroom, one bath River Oaks filing and secretarial duties. Personal assistant to tenders Car! and Jonathon. After dealing condo. Beautiful creekside view with balcony in showroom manager. Spanish a plus. (214)744- Karter and second runner-up Simply 5488. with all of those people, you will need a heart of Oak Lawn. Gated with sevure covered park- Divine. All three are now on their way to ing. $525 + bills. (214)522-9100 ext. 212. cocktail. On the way the national competition being held in in later that night, Dallas. Dallas next week. We wish them the best THE ESTABLISHMENT APTS_ say "hello" to Jim of luck. The CRUISE CAMERA was on hand "Quiet Courtyard Living" San Antonio~s #1 gay bar has the doorman. Many during the crowning ceremonies-to catch • Unique floor plans of you may recog- • Individual heat/air conditioning immediate openings for nize him from one • 2 swimming pools of the many strip • On-site management/maintenance management staff and contests around • Oak Lawn town. This time he (214)528-3531 deejay positions. will have clothes on. Dallas. Send resume' and references, On the other hand, this handsome man HONDO PARK including recent phoro, to: [right] can throw 2544 Hondo Avenue away all of his shirts - v _ •. (214)522-8436 and stay shirtless forever. Thursday is still a 1-1 studios, lofts, flats, bills paid, controlled access, Raphael Velasco-Owner bundle of fun with showtune night.. .. skyline views, pool, spa, quiet lifestyle complex and caring management. The Rainbow Cattle Co. has added some- this special family photo. USA Pageantry Saint thing new to their already fabulous Fort Worth. Completely renovated 3 br. 1 bath promoter Craig Henderson [above, r] is house in Carter Park. Quiet neighborhood, minutes Aye. Thursday steak and chicken night. The have pictured with his newest titleholder trio - from the bars and shopping. (713)880-0670. 1430 N. Main added a southern favorite, ribs! Yum, every- Mr. Gay Texas USA c.i Brooks, Miss Gay Houston. Law office with library, break area, recep- body loves ribs! Even though they're messy, tion area and non-smoking environment. $350. Call Texas USofA Layla LaRue and Miss Gay San Antonio, 1X 78212 they're well worth the clean up. Tuesdays Debbie at (713)521-0826 Texas USofA at Large Vanessa Casti. are dance lessons with beginner lessons at Houston. Westbury Square Townhomes. 1/1 condo, or e-mail abol'e info to: pool view, new carpet, ceramic tile, gated. $525 plus 8 p.m. and advanced at 9 p.m. Of course, deposit. Bills paid. (713)726-8696. everyone knows that rhythm on the floor [email protected] Houston. Montrose. Granny flat apartment (stand means rhythm in the sack ... so practice, alone). Bachelor's pad. $800/month. Available No phone please. practice, practice. Friday and Saturday, the November 1. (713)524-4343 Gary. calls~ club has the best country tunes in town for FOR SALE . The Saint is an Equal boot scootin' and buckle polishin'. Cecil keeps the dance floor packed with men Dallas. Tiny Teacup Chihuahua puppies. Males, Opportunity Employer. ~male $175. Call (214)902-8717.

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P.O. 13151178711 . .243·1578 Pennsylvania for internment. ARLINGTON ORGAN,IHELPLINES (AC: 817) ... 458·2437 Team Auslin.. .453·8878 AIDS Oulreach Cenler 401 W. Sanlord, Suile 1100 Amly Inl'l Mbrs lor UG Concerns ... 837·159611ax 836·9715 Texas Gay Aodeo Associalion.. P.O. 1511178767 Alan, you will be missed...... 275·3311 Auslin Lesbian/Gay Polliical Caucus . P.O. 822 .365·1721 Tarranl Counly Gay Pnde Week Assoc. . P.O. 3459 ...... 474·0750 Uniled Court 01 Auslin, Inc P.O. 150235178715·0235 Don and David .. Fort Worth, TX 76113 Auslin Lalinola Les. & Gay Organ.. . 472·2001 Waterloo Counseling Center 2525 Wallingwood UT Gay/les. Assoc P.O. 19348·77 794·5140 ASA Inlonnalion Line.. . 458·AIDS .. Bldg. 15, Suile 1500178746 .... 329·9922 ATHENS ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 903) ASHA (Alive & Surviving Wilh HIVIAIDS) . BASTROP ORGANIZATION (AC: 512) Parenls, Famil~s & Fnends 01 Les. & Gays ..... 675·8326 ...... P.O. 3891178764 444·5715 Aural AIDS Serv. 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lWT SEPTEMBER25 - OCTOBER 1 1998 PAGE 101 PAGE 100 1WT SEPTEMBER25 - OCTOBER 1 1'998 Kindred Spirits (Bible Study) 2106 Hazel SI. Tapelenders 3926 Cedar Springs 528·6344 .520·8108 ...... 835·4765 Un"n Jack 3920 Cedar Springs 528·9600 AIDS Resource Center/FHU . 2701 Reagan SI. Lambda Car Club .. P.O. 710271/75371 . ..521·7309 Team Dallas Aquatics. . . , 333·1465 ...... 323·9031 Ministers 01Charity Orato~ ..... 2247 N. tOth SI., ApI. 3t6 Zebra Printing & Graphics 4054 McKinney, 1103 . P.O. 190869/75219{)869 521·5124 Lambda Codependents Anonymous. . . . 520·8108 Texas Fathers for Eqaal Rights P.O. 50052 GAlA/Gay and lesbian Assoc. of TCJC ...... 924·9660 .599·9264 AIDS Services of DaliasIPWACD P.O. 4338 Lambda Meeting/Sex & love Addicts Anoo 241·5442 ... One Main PI. Stat 741·4800 . TCJC Student Acl. Bldg 828 Harwood Spindlel"!' Unitarian Church 1575 Spindlel"!' Rd. DALLAS CHURCHES & RELIG. ORGAN...... 94H523 Lambda Overeaters Anonymous 488·3301 The Texas Mo10rcyde Club P.O. 9198175209 .. HursV/6054 788·6644 .. 7770510136 833';;883 (AC: 2141972) AIDS Updale (ARC newsleller) 521·5342, ext 220 Lambda Weekly (rad~ program) . . . P.O. 35031/75235 ...... 528·5692 Gayllesbian Youth 336.4551 BEAUMONT CLUB (AC: 409) Anirmalion (Methodisl) 5284913 Alooh.ics Ancnymousllambda Group 2727 Oak lawn ...... 823·8930 IR.U.S.I [adolescent children of gays and lewans) ... Health Depl. STD Info 871.7357 Crockett Sireet Sta 497 Crockett 833·3989 Belhany Presb~enan Church 4523 Cedar Springs Rd...... 522·6259 lambda AA 2727 Oak lawn 522·6259 ...... 528·9191 Heatth Education leaming Project 332.7722 BEAUMONT ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 409) Cathedral 01 Hope MCC 5910 Cedar Springs Alliance of Design Professionals P.O. 565112 leadership Lambda Inc.. Tunle Creek Chorale. . 526·3214 HIV Ancnymous Group 292·9484 lambda GroupAA 6300 College 835·1508 ...... 351·1901 .526-2085 ...... P.O. 190226175219 712·6430 United Court of the lone Star Empire 712·1810 Imperial Court de Fort Worth/Arlington 654·9114 leadership lambda Toastmaster (972)365-0773 Triangle AIDS Ne/Work. . . 2544 BIOadway177702 Congregalion Belh EI Binah...... P.O. 191186175219 ARC Client Services .. .521·5444 Women's Health Projecl 4012 Cedar Springs Imperial Privy Council P.O. 365176101 ..... 832·8338 ...... (972)497·1591 ARC lax line. .522·4604 · ...... www.~gfool.com/-llTM_guest .. 526·5240 ...... 521·5131 Institule lor Teen AIDS Prevention P.O. 136116176136 TAN AIDS Counseling and Testing 2524 Broadway Bethany Presbyteran Church. . . .. 528·4084 Asian Gay Males: Dragon Flies. P.O. 190869/75219 A league of Our C/Wn(bowling) 363·9418 Women's Spirituality Group 5008 Homer St...... 237·0230 ..... 832·8648 Cathedral of lighl ... 2040 N. Denlon ... Carr.ltonl75006 . 521·5342, e~. 852 leather Knights .... P.O. 190111/75219 521·5342, ext. 871 ...... 826·9213 lambda AA 1700 8th Ave176110 921·2871 BROWNSVILLE ORGANIZATION (AC: 956) ...... (972)245·6520 Assoc. for Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Educators ... 824·5924 legacy Counseling Center 520·6308 DENISON CLUB (AC: 903) lambdaAlanon. ..737·7681 Valley AIDS Council...... 668·t155 Dignily/Dallas (CatholiC gaySliesbians) PO. 190133175219 Big D longhorns Square Dance Club. P.O. 190869/75219 legacy Founders Collage. .941·7373 Good TIme lounge .. 2520 Hwy 91 N 463·9944 Leadership luncheon Forum 877·5544 .. AIDS Information Line. 1·800·333·7432 ..... 521·5342, ext 832 521·5342, ext 272 lesbian Book Club.. .331·5513 DENTON CLUB (AC: 817) lone Star Bov.1ing league 338·0706 BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION RELIGIOUS ORGAN. Disciples 01Chrisl gay/lesbian support (GLAD). Bryan's House. .559·3946 lesbian/Gay Political Coalition of Dallas P.O. 227273/75222 Bedo's. . .. 1215 E. University 566·9910 lone Star Charity Rodeo Assoc 336·7927 (AC: 409) ... P.O. 190181/75219 946·2184 BuddyProjcct ... 520·8108 ...... 504·6724 DENTON ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 817) longhorn Bowling Assoc. (Tony) 283·8295 Rainbow Christians. . 846·8187 First Unitarian Church of Dallas 4015 Normandy CallOut teen in/aline. 520·7433 lesbian Moms and Gay Dads 526·5088 AIDS SelVices of Denton. .. 381·1501 NAMES Project. 33·NAMES BRYAN/COLLEGE STA TfON CLUB (AC: 409) .. 528·3990 Cheer Dallas . 1317 McAdams/75224 .... 922·9229 Lesbian ResourceCenler.. . .. 821-3999 Courage/uNT Student Group. . 565·6110 Over the Hill, Inc. (HIVIAIDS lesting center) . The Club. . 308 N. B~an Ave 823·6767 Friends Fult Gospel. . 5427 Phillip Ave. . 821·4332 Classic Chassis Car Club. . ... P.O. 7703175209 lesbian Visionaries P.O. 190712 521·5342, e~. 844 Harvest Metropolitan Community Church . · 2001 S. Frwy/76104 922·9955 BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION ORGAN, (AC: 409) Ho~ Trinity Community Church...... 4402 Roseland Client Services lax line. ..521·3859 lil' Walk 443·WAlK ...... 1·35 at Exil460 321·2332 Parents, Families & Friends of les. & Gays 498-5607 AIDS Servces of Brazos Valley. 1702·B S. Texas Ave. .827·5088 Club Fraillais Gai de Dallas. . . 660·0100 Men of All Co~rs Together.. . P.O. 190611/75219 Parents, Families & Friends of les. & Gays 387·1491 RespecHCJC NE Campos 281·7860 .... Suite 202IB~an 260·AIDS Honesty (Saplists) .. P.O. 190869175219 Codependents Anonymousllambda 520·8108 ...... 5214765 EL PASO CLUBS (AC: 915) Ribbons of Hope 763·8168 Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Aggies 847·0321 . 521·5342, ext. 233 CoupleS/Melro Dallas P.O. 803156175380 log ca~nlMetroplex Repoblicans P.O. 191033175219·8033 Old Plantafien 301 S. Ochoa 533-0055 Ryan Avenue AA 3144 Ryan Ave. lambda AA.. .. MHMR Coffeehouse MCC in Oak Cliff 3839 W. Kiesl Blvd 941·5769 ...... 521·5342, exl. 464 ...... 946·7514 San Antonio Mining Company 800 E. San Antonio Samaritan House 2200 Ephriham 826-9398 ...... (S. Bryan and Sims) . . 846-3390 SI. Ma~, the Holy Theotokos Orthodox Ca~olic Church .. Cross

PAGE 102 lWT SEPTEMBER25 - OCTOBER 1 19'18 TWT SEPTEMBER25 - OCTOBER 1 1998 PAGE 103 TLC House (HIV·positive shelter) . .902·2231 PORT ARANSAS ACCOMMODATIONS (AC: 512) Rainbow Garden Club P.O. 15292178212 TV-TG·TS Helpline .. .. 780-4282 Sea Horse Inn 1423 11th SI.. 749·522t The Club. . . 2205 Fannin 659·4998 · . P.O. Box 66722·77266 523·6900 .. 733·9086 Gingiss Formal Wear. Galleria Mall 111. . .. 626-3318 United States Mission (res. sheller program) . 8tO Branard RIO GRANDE VALLEY ORGANIZATION River City Pool League 734.3630 Midtowne Spa.. ...3100 Fannin 522·2379 Houston Area Bears. P.O. 88443177226. . . .867·9123 Jack Roach Ford .... 6445 S.w. Frwy .... (281)588·5000 .. 942·0355 UT/Pan Amer. Gay and Les. Student Organ. (956)381·2260 RSI Court ot the Alamo Empire P.O. 120123178212 Kinetic Sports Clinic. . . .. 349·9750 HOUSTON HEALTH CLUBS (AC: 7131281) Houston Area Teen Coalition of Homosexuals .942-7002 Visiting Nurse Association ..... 520·8115 SAN ANGELO ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 915) .348·8462 Fitness Exchange 4040 Milam 1100 .524·9932 Houston Black Tie Dinner. . . .. 523-9611 Leather by Boots.. .. 807 Fairview. . . 526·2668 Wednesday Night Mixers Bowling (Tom) 522·9612 LambdaAA It21 S. Bryant. . 949·0662 Ryan White Dental Clinic. 818 E. Graysonl78208 Houston Gym 233 Birdsall. . 880·919t Houston Gay & Lesbian Parents 284-4939 linked Viatical Benefits. . . .. 811 Westheimer, #280 Women's Info. and Referral. . 528-2121 San Angelo AIDS Foundation 334 W. Concho 76903 ...... •.. 224·8950 ...... 528·6777 HOUSTON ORGANIZATIONS/HELPLINES Houston Gay & Lesbian Political Caucus. P.O. 66664177266 Women tor Sobrie~ (Pat). . . .. 521).1501 . (888)766-78161658-3634 San Antooio AIDS Foundation ..... 818 E. Graysonl78208 (AC: 7131281) Lobo Bookshop .. 3939 Moolrose, Suile S ..... 522·5156 .. 521·1000 Women's Center . . 528·6798 SAN ANTONIO BUSINESSES (AC: 210) ...... 225·47t5 Mama's Boy PholographK:s . . 629·5550 Alrican·American LesbiaNGay Atliance. P.O. t308181772t9 Houston GaylLesbian Pride Week '97 .. HOUSTON RESTAURANTS(AC: 7131281) Encore Voeo 8546 Broadway 821·5345 San Antonio Equal Rights Political Caucus ...... P.O. 66071177288·6071. . . 529·6979 Muscles In Action (C.J. Harrington).. .965·9917 AIDS Alliance 01the Bay Area The Great Caruso .. 10001 Westheimer. . 780·4900 Encore Video Too.. 1216 E. Euclid. .. 472·3004 PO. 12571178212. . 828·2723 Record Rack .... 3109 S. Shepherd. . . 524·3602 ...... 17511 EI Camino Real 1107 .... 488·4492 Houston Lesbian and Gay Community Center HUNTSVILLE ORGANIZATION (AC: 409) Zebra'z (gilts) 1216 E. Euclid. .472·2800 San Antonio Gay & Lesbian Youth Panel 732-4300 Bka Pharmacy . 527·8339 AIDS Foundation Houston...... 3202 Weslayan · . 803 Hawthorne177oo6 524·3818 Planned Parent. (HIV counseling) 2405·C Ave. I SAN ANTONIO CHURCHES & RELlG, ORGAN, San Antonio Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Vets of America Sial Scripl Pharmacy 4101 Greenbriar 1235 ...... 623·6796 Houston Metropolitan Billiards League. . 299-8969 ...... 295·6396 (AC: 210) ...... P.O. 33397178265·3397 554·99t8 ...... 521-1700 AIDSlHtV tnlo. Line (referrals) . . .. 902·2231 Houston Outdoor Group. . KAMP'()UT IRVING ATTORNEY (AC: 214) Digni~/San Anton~. P.O. t25441782t2. . . 558·3287 San Antonio Gay and lesbian Switchboard 733·7300 .3407 Moouose IA5 . . .. 522·7373 AIDS Hotline (9a·9p) . . 524·AIDS Houston Pride Band .. 309 Stratlord 14 5241)2t8 Kowatski, John...... (Metrol2I4)445·4149 First Unitarian Church. 7150 IH to W 344·4695 San Antooio lambda Students Alliance .. P.O. t27151782t2 Houston Professional Men's Association. . . . . 977-1957 Universe Pageanlry System...... (281 )339·1 013 AIDS Interiaith Councit of Houston. . 682·5995 LAREDO ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 956) Infant Jesus of Prague Chapel .. 3442 W. Woodlawnl78228 ...... 736·4329 USA Pageanlry . . .. 523·5293 AIDS Legal Hotline.. .. 528·7702 Houston Tennis Club . . 864·8468 AIDS Gateway Commu",~ Health Center. ..200 W. Lyon ...... 432·2510 San Antonio Men's Chorus...... 102 Wickes SI. HOUSTON CHURCHES & RELIG. ORGAN, AIDS Mastery. . 524·AIDS Houston Wednesday Night Mixers Bowling. .522·9612 .718·5780 MCCSA.. ..611 E. Myrtle.. 472·3597 ...... 226·2324 (AC: 7131281) American Civil liberties Union .942-8146 Houston Women's Soltball League ..... P.O. 70668177270 CI~ Health Dept. HIV Project 722·2437 Monastery of SI. Jude, Eastern Ortho. Catholic Church . San Antonio Tavem Guild P.O. 12712178212 Bering Memorial United Methodist Church. 1440 Harold Asians & Friends P.O. 667100177288·7100 .. Trish. .. .. 668·9468 LONGVIEW CHURCH (AC: 903) .. P.O. Box t5302178212 733-9284 South Texas Outreach Program lor AIDSIUT Health Scl. Cnt...... 526·1017 ... 626·6300 Houston Wrestling Ctub ..... tt09 Hyde Park 1118177006 Church With A Vision. . 420 E. Cotton St. River City Livng Church. . . . 202 Holland ...... 301 S. Frio 1278. .. 270·4621 City of Refuge Evangelistic Ministry .. The Assistance Fund. . . . 1116 Jackson Blvd. . 453·7406 ...... 753·t501 ...... 822·1121 Texas Gay Rodeo Association. . P.O. t2651 c/o 9600 Braes Bayou Dr. 172 . 773·2872 ..... 7700011210 ... 529·4788 Imperial Court of the Single Star .. P.O. 980444177098·0444 LONGVIEW CLUBS (AC: 903) SI. Sergios & SI. Bacchos Orthodox Mission. .. 349·8478 Communily Gospel. . 4305 Lillian . . . 880·9235 Astro Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf, Inc.. .587·5428 Decisions. . .. 2103 E. Marshal 757·4884 ...... P.O. 172321782t7 697·3264 United States Mission of Tx. (res. sheller program) .. Community of the Reconciling Servant. P.O. 66136177266·6136 Independent Billiard League. lifestyles 446 N. Eastman 758·8082 SAN ANTONIO CLUBS (AC: 210) .626 E. OuincyI78215 299·13t8 .... (Presb~eriaNRetormed) ..... 462·7154 AVES, Inc..... 4126 S.w. Frwy, Suite 17t7 626·2837 · P.O. 66698177266·6696 524·926t LONGVIEW ORGANtZATIONS (AC: 903) The Annex 330 San Pedro. . . 223-6957 Wellness Connectioo . 1424 Fredricksberg Rd. Covenant Baptist Church. . 8810 Alder St. AWARE (SW Bell gay employees group) 235·7929 Inner loop Sunday Bowling. . 522·9612 Speciat Health Resources/Serv. & Test. ... 1·600·526·0669 Bonham Exchange 4tl Bonham 271·3811 ..... 732·3111 ...... 888-8830 Bayou Ci~ Boys Club...... P.O. 131284177219 Integri~ (Episcopatians and Friends) 528·6771 American Red Cross/AIDS support group. . .753·2091 Eag~ Mountain •. 1902 McCut~ugh Ave. . . 733·1516 Young Men's Health Project (yMHPj .. Dawn 01 Fa~h Christian Church .... 8405·KAlmeda·Genoa Bering Care Center ... 1440 Harold...... 520·7070 Jewish Family Services.. .4131 S. Braeswood Lambda AA. . .906 Padon 236·3974 Gracies Nightctub It5 Kruger 377·1022 .. 104 Babcock Rd17820t 736·2244 ...... 991-£788 Bering Community Service Foundation...... 667·9336 LUBBOCK CHURCH (AC: 806) Hollywood's Cat Patch 1011 Avenue B. 224·5516 SAN MARCOS ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 512) Digni~lHouston . 1307 Yale, Suite H ..... P.O. 540517177254 529·6071 Just for Us (teens with gay~es. parentsj . 284·4939 MCC Lubbock. . .. 4501 University.. .. 792·5562 Metropolis 309 W. Market 527·1707 Lambda/Gay, Lesbian Bi Student Assoc. (SWTU). 396·4317 ...... 880·2872 Bering Dental Clinic. 1440 Harold .. 524·7933 Krewe of Olympus/Texas.. . P.O. 920794177292 LUBBOCK CLUB (AC: 806) The Pegasus. .. .. 1402 N. Main.. ...299·4222 GLSA of GLSA...... 754·0948 Faith & Hope Fellowship Church 2106 Waugh Dr. BiNet Houston. . 467·4380 KPFT Radio .. 419 Lovelt.. .526·4000 Captain HOllywood .. Main and Ave. X . .740·6442 The Saint t430 N. Main.. .. 225·7330 Rurat AIDS Service Program. . 142 Jackson Ln...... 520·7847 Body Posit.elHou.34oo Montrose Su~e 610 524·2374 Lambda Center AA ... 1201 W. Clay ... (ollice) 521·1243 LUBBOCK ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 806) Si'er Dollar 14t8 N. Main.. .. 227·2623 ...... P.O. 748178667·0748 754·6628 First Unitarian Churcll 5200 Fannin...... 526·5200 Buyers Club. .. 520·5288 .... (lobby) 528·9772 GayILesbian Student Assoc.. . . P.O. 4310, SOS oll"e 18 Sparks 601 t Webbtes 599·3225 SHERMAN ORGANIZATION (AC: 903) GraceLutheranChurch.. . 2515 Waugh Brotherhood ot Pain. . P.O. 88524177288·6524 Lambda Rollerskating Club .... 7414 Puerto Vatlartal77083 ...... 745·9207 2015.. .. . 2015 San Pedro...... 733·3365 A.R.C.O.T.. . P.O. 367/75091 813·1272 .526·7708 ...... 942·8402 Lesb.fGay StudentslUH Clear Lake .. 2700 Bay Areaf77058 Lambda AA . .. 828·3316 SAN ANTONIO DOCTOR (AC: 210) S, PADRE ISLAND ACCOMMODATIONS (AC: 210) Hou. Mission Church. 1505 Nevada. 529·8225 Bunnies on the Bayou, Inc. . . . P.O. 66832177266 Lesbians in Business. 529-0077 LUG.A.. P.0.4310179464 766·7184 Douglass, Albert H., M.D.. . 5018 San Pedro Upper Deck Hotel/Crews Quarters Bar. . .. 120 E. Atol St. Integri~ (Episcopalians and Iriends) . Black & White Men Together/Men of All Colors Together .. lesbians Over Age 50. P.O. 980601 661·1482 PFLAG P.O. 94493179413·4493 799·5466 ...... 826·2311 .76t·5953 .... P.O. 88008177266·6008. . . . 528·6771 ... (281)558·0529 Log Cabin Houston P.O. 131104177219·1104 South Plains AtDS Resource Center 4819 Ave. 0 SAN ANTONIO FITNESS CENTERS (AC: 210) TEMPLE CLUB (AC: 254) Jewish Fami~ Services. . ... 4131 S. Braeswood Center for AIDS 1407 Hawthome 527·8219 ...... 529·9100 ...... P.O. 6949179493 765'()444 Execut.e tl21 Basse Rd 732-4433 The Triangle 414 S. First St.. . 778·9604 .887·9336 Chain Gang B

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