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TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1 1990 PAGE 21 any specific use. Zumbrun said she would UFMCCNAT'L be working with the ASA Board of Direc- tors to budget the grant in a manner which CONFERENCE meets the critical needs of the agency and which supports the Kaiser Foundation's Second Annual AIDS mission of encouraging a healthier, more Ministries Conference productive society. Held Last Weekend. HOUSTON - The United Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches [UFMCC] held its second annual AIDS Ministries Conference in Houston last weekend as clergy from all over the nation attended the three-day conference. The conference, held at the Adam's Mark Hotel, opened on Friday, January 19 and continued through Sunday, January 21. A separate clergy conference followed on Monday which continued for four days until last Thursday, January 25. Flying in from MCC headquarters in Los ts l. , Angeles was Rev. Don Eastman, formerly E " I pastor of the MCC-Dallas. New Houston GLPC president Dennis Spencer(r) with new vice-president Larry Lingle (I). ASA GETS HEFTY TWT NEWS photo by Chuck Patrick. KAISER GRANT SPENCER ELECTED AIDS Services of Austin HGLPC PRESIDENT Receives $42,857 Grant With Barbara Jordan's Help. Also Elected as Officers: Lingle, Hollier & Davidson. AUSTIN - The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation of Menlo Park, California has Caucus Invites 200 Candidates advised TWT NEWS that it recently awarded For Super Tuesday Endorsements. a sizable grant to AIDS Services of Austin. The amount disclosed was $42,857. HOUSTON - Using the vice-presidency The award was made at the request of as a stepping stone to the presidency, former Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, Dennis Spencer was elected to the top who serves as a Trustee of the Kaiser post of the Houston Gay & Lesbian Polit- Family Foundation. Ms. Jordan also serves ical Caucus [HGLPC] at its annual election as Chairperson of the recently formed ASA of officers on January 17. Community Advisory Council. In his campaign platform, Spencer said ASA Executive Director JannaZumbrun his goal was to return the caucus back to explained that the grant award was an ex- its original mission of being a political tremely welcome surprise. caucus-in the business of electing en- "Ms. Jordan expressed interest in ASA dorsed candidates to public office. [See to the Kaiser Foundation and requested Spencer's agenda campaign letter in that they consider us for funding from their COMMENT.] Special Projects Fund," said Zumbrun. Spencer, running unopposed, replaces "We were unaware of Jordan's request, one-term president Ray Hill, who decided and when we received the award, we were not to run for a second term since he's now both surprised and elated. The confidence a candidate for Justice of the Peace. expressed in ASA by Ms. Jordan and the In his departing remarks, Hill said, "1989 Kaiser Foundation feels as important as was not a great year for us." He did not the grant itself," said Zumbrun. elaborate or specify his disappointments. The Kaiser grant is available for general However, he did comment that "being support of ASA and is not earmarked for president was an awesome responsibili-

TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY1 1990 PAGE 23 Hollier and reelected as treasurer was Kevin Davidson. All ran unopposed. With the new service, members will Board members elected include Ed USA FIRST: receive a postcard reminding them when it is time to call, and the charge will appear Barnes to Position 4, Bill White to Position on the next month's phone bill. The collec- 5, Brian Keever to Position 6 and David MARIJUANA USE tion cost is minimal, less than the center Fowler to Position 8. already spends to send individual thank- Following the election, the board met in OKFORSAPWA private and elected Harry Livesay as chair- you letters. The number, (900)988-7600, gives man of the board, TWT NEWS learned. San Antonio AIDS Foundation donors a choice of giving to the As the new slate of officers and board Gets FDA to Approve Nation's food pantry, the Nelson-Tebedo Communi- members begin their new term of office, First Use of Marijuana for ty Clinic for AIDS Research or to "put it the major item of business is the upcom- where it is most needed." ing Super Tuesday Texas Primary election PWA at Audie Murphy Hospital. The new concept is believed to be the on March 13. Screening of candidates began imme- SAN ANTON 10 - Thanks to the deter- first in the nation for nonprofit organiza- diately, last Monday, January 22. Members mined efforts of Papa Bear, president of tions, according to John Thomas, exec- of the caucus will gather on February 21 the San Antonio AIDS Foundation, a local utive director. "Plans are underway to ex- PWA will finally get to use marijuana pand the 900 number to include other Reelected HGLPC secretary Michael Hollier (I) with to vote on which candidates to endorse at reelected treasurer Kevin Davidson (r). TWT NEWS photo. Candidates Night. cigarettes to alleviate toxic side effects aspects of DGA and its affiliated com- munity services," said DGA president Invitations to over 200 candidates to caused by the treatments he is taking. William Waybourn. ty." He concluded by expressing his screen have been sent out," said Cicely "It's the first compassionate use in the thanks for "everyone's cooperation and Wynne of the screening committee. nation of marijuana for a PWA," Bear told support" even though he said he knew Thus, the new officers barely have time TWT NEWS. The marijuana cigarettes come AIR FORCE "I've been called the big mouth, the to get settled into their new positions from the government, 30 to a tin, it was radical. .. the buffoon. before it's time to get busy with the impor- explained. WITCH HUNT "I have enjoyed my term as president tant business at hand of whom to endorse. The PWA patient receiving the govern- and wish to thank the community for sup- ment-approved marijuana is named Steve. INVESTIGATION porting the caucus during my term. We Doctors believe that smoking marijuana never failed to make quorum at any regu- GAY SWITCHBOARD will reduce his vomiting and nausea caused by the AZT and chemotherapy he is taking. TCGA & Gay Veterans Assn. lar meeting all year. We didn't go . Meet With Congressman Geren "We became more visible and conduct- STARTS TRAINING Steve is a patient with AIDS at the Audie ed business on time. We lost some cam- Murphy Veterans Hospital in San Antonio. Over Purge of Gay Airmen. Training Classes for Although Bear said he gained approval paigns, but won more. I am already seek- FORT WORTH - As the sad saga con- ing my next role: I want to be your friendly Volunteers Resume 1st from the FDA back on December 13, he has been embroiled in a month-long bat- tinues at Caswell Air Force Base where neighborhood Justice of the Peace. See Two Weekends in February. airmen suspected of being gay are being you on the campaign trail," said former tle with the San Antonio District Attorney's HOUSTON - This city's Gay and Les- discharged faster than anyone can keep president Hill. office, even though he filed the proper pro- bian Switchboard has advised TWT NEWS it count, the Tarrant County Gay Alliance Serving with President Spencer as an of- tocol with the FDA. will offer another series of volunteer train- [TCGA] and its Gay Veterans Association ficer of the caucus will be Larry Lingle, The marijuana has been approved only ing classes to be held February 2-4 and have taken up the banner and charged who won election as vice-president. for PWA Steve. Other PWAs may not use February 10-11. headlong into battle to fight this uncon- Reelected as secretary was Michael it, as the "compassionate use" of mari- ;# , The switchboard, now in its ninth year juana must be approved on a case-by-case stitutional discrimination. of service, provides the community with in- basis. In an all-out effort to shore up defenses, formation and referrals, telephone coun- Ken Huntington, co-founder of the gay seling, AIDS information and crisis in- veterans group, and Michael Smerick Jr., tervention, with an additional TDD service NEWDGA TCGA president, met last week with U.S. for the hearing-impaired. PHONE SERVICE Representative Geren [District 12]. "We welcome interested lesbian and Huntington said Geren was very atten- gay people to consider volunteer training," (900)988- 7600. tive to the discussion and desirous of an said Jeff Mackey, Outreach Coordinator investigation into the matter. Although it for the switchboard. Applicants must be Dallas Gay Alliance & was Geren's first encounter with discrim- 1it#6 at least 18 years of age, and must under- AIDS Resource Center Implement ination in the military, he was not hesitant go 30 hours of preparation before becom- 900 Service for Contributions. to tell reporters afterwards that he didn't ing volunteers for the Gay and Lesbian think sexual preference should be a fac- Switchboard. DALLAS - With nearly 70 percent of tor in the military. Anyone interested in becoming a vol- the AI DS Resource Center donations com- In a conversation with TWT NEWS, Hunt- unteer was asked to call (713)529-3211, ing from small contributors, the Dallas Gay ington said the short-term goal of the Alliance has implemented a 900 telephone Texas Gay Veterans was to get an Elected to the Houston GLPC board of directors are (t-r} afternoons and evenings seven days a David Fowler, Brian Keever, Bill While and Ed Barnes. week, said Jeff Mackey, Outreach Coor- number that allows $10 to be charged to honorable discharge for those who have TWT NEWS photo by Chuck Patrick. dinator for the switchboard. your own phone number, with the center been implicated or those who wish to just getting the proceeds. get out of the military. PAGE 24 TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY1 1990 TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1 1990 PAGE 25 "We also asked the Congressman to lead an investigation into the Caswell case to ascertain the exact number of airmen who are implicated," said Huntington. 3_1r-l- COC~'1'~lLS Officials at Caswell AFB say there are 1 18 airmen being investigated. "But there or may well have been 48 people being in- vestigated-or at least questioned," Hunt- ington remarked. l:l~PP~ l:lOV~ p~lC£.S Smerick said that the alliance "has been regularly receiving phone calls from en- 3pJll-SpJll listed Air Force personnel complaining of harassment, intimidation and mistreat- ment concerning allegations of homosex- ual behavior." Early on, as recently as last fall, the alliance [TCGA] joined with Texas Gay Veterans to help these patriotic individuals by formulating a plan of action. In De- Steve Burrus, president of DIFFA's Dallas chapter, gets OP'1'lOr-l ~L ll£..£..~llVS'1' ready for third annual show. cember, when complaints dramatically in- TWTNEWSphoto by Michael McKinney. zaJll creased, efforts were beefed up by both spJll- TCGA and its gay veterans association. Texas Gay Veterans said it has met with DALLAS COLLECTION area attornies to discuss how best to SHOW FEBRUARY 17 assist the people involved. "Tarrant Coun- ty Gay Alliance continues to receive an Clothing Designers Hope 1990 alarming number of calls from inside Cars- well," said Smerick. "Not satisfied with in- Fund-Raiser at Convention Center dividual investigations, Carswell has con- Tops Last lear's $50,000 Mark. tinues to pressure implicated personnel to point fingers and name names." DALLAS - "Too many people told me TCGA said it views this modern day last year, 'If I'd only know what it was go- "witch hunt" as appalling, senseless and ing to be like, I would have gone.' This year, inhumane. "Furthermore, we believe the we want everyone to know about the Dal- time, energy and concentration being las Collection," said Steve Burrus, the channeled into this investigation is a gross DIFFAlDallas president. waste of taxpayer dollars," commented Burrus made those remarks recently Smerick. when he addressed a gathering of gay and "Clearly, Carswell Air Force Base has lesbian leaders at a private party on Sun- more pressing matters-both domestical- day, January 14. The event was held to pro- ly and internationally-than intimidating mote DIFFA's fund-raising effort on Feb- fine young men who have proven them- ruary 17, the Dallas Collection. selves eager, ready and willing to serve This is the third year for the Dallas Col- their country. lection, which netted close to $50,000 last jlt.S. <.214)3S0-33SI "In the face of these atrocities, the Tar- year. The main focus of the event is a rant County Gay Alliance will not stand special auction of 100 Levi's denim jack- still. Unlike Carswell, we will not be silent," ets personally re-designed by international 390 CEO"'''" sp"",•..•Gs· O",LL Smerick promised. fashion designers. 3 And gays have been anything but silent The Levi Strauss Company donates the on the matter. Recently the alliance and jackets, which are distributed to individual the gay veterans were joined at a protest designers. Then the designers use their demonstration by their brothers in nearby creative skills to enhance the jackets, us- Dallas. ing sequins, feathers, rhinestones or any- Members of the Dallas Gay Alliance and thing they can imagine. ~~ GUTS carried picket signs saying such "All of the funds raised at this year's things as "Witch Hunts Waste Tax Dol- event will remain in Dallas," Burrus told lars" as over 40 protesters stood in the ~11l.IlOC~£'~ '"fo,!1l.1•••rE~ reporter Michael McKinney of TWT NEWS. middle of Roaring Springs Road, about 100 "The final result is to raise money for AIDS 10p¢ • Cllsb prtzes yards from the main gate to Carswell AFB. services and organizations."

TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 11990 PAGE 27 Thirteen members signed the charter, and representatives of other organ izations SAN ANTONIO signed as witnesses. The president-elect, Jim D. Jaynes, in MEN'S STUDY his address remarked, "While most clubs determine their membership on the basis University of Texas Health Science of what a person wears or how they look Center Project Sponsored by NIH & or what they do with their bodies, we are South Texas Outreach Program. more interested in the character of the in- dividual." SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio The club's statement of purpose em- Men's Study is an educational research phasized community involvement and program about AIDS and HIV infection charitable activities. A spokesman for the sponsored by the National Institutes of club stated that AMBUSH! hoped to fill Health and the South Texas Outreach Pro- what is perceived to be a gap in the types gram for AIDS. It's a project of the Univer- of clubs and organizations in the sity of Texas Health Science Center at San community. Antonio. For more information, write to AM- The purpose of the study is to provide BUSH!, P.O. Box 543102, Dallas, TX AIDS prevention information to men at risk 75354-3102. and to evaluate the effectiveness of the programs. A health counselor will meet with individuals privately to conduct the DIXIELAND PARK study. Modeling Bob Mackie jacket, which raised the most money Confidentiality is strictly maintained, last year for DIFFA. CLOSES EARLY said health care counselor Mauro Garza, TWTNEWSphoto by Michael McKinney. Harlingen City Commissioners BS. As an incentive, $20 will be given to each participant at the completion of the Bob Mackie's jacket was the hit of last Curfew Park After Residents study. year's show, selling for $7,500. It featured Complain of Gay Cruising. Those interested in participating in this sequined horse heads with manes made important education program were asked HARLINGEN - City commissioners of ostrich plumes. This year, Mackie is to contact Garza or Ral ph Aparicio at have decided to close popular Dixieland the Honorary Chairperson for the Dallas (512)270-4621. Park early-putting a midnight weekday Collection. and 1 a.m. weekend curfew on park visitors "The 1990 Dallas Collection will be following a rash of complaints from neigh- ACT UP AUSTIN something really special," Burrus prom- borhood residents. ised. "And you can feel good that your con- DEMONSTRATION In testimony before the city officials, tribution is going to benefit local AIDS Police Chief Guy Anderson said that res- services." AT HEALTH DEPT. idents complained that [gay] people gather Tickets for the 1990 Dallas Collection in the park late at night and then wander can be obtained through the DIFFA office, Group Pickets Texas Dept. through their neighborhood early in the (214)871-1053. Of Health Demanding Health morning. The event will be held Saturday, Febru- According to one Harlingen resident, Commissioner's Resignation. ary 17, at the Dallas Convention Center. James Young Blood, Jr., the curfew is Tickets are $50 per person. AUSTIN - last Friday afternoon, Jan- nothing more than harassment of gays by uary 19, members and supporters of the local officials. Austin AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power "City officials have finally figured out [ACT UP] gathered around 4 p.m. at the AMBUSH! NEW they could harass gay people by closing Texas Department of Health to hold an im- the park early and having police officers portant demonstration. DALLAS CLUB pull pranks on gay people," said Young The purpose, TWT NEWS was advised, Meeting at Ripcord, 13 Members Blood, "claiming they could arrest us for was to demand the resignations of Health loiterinq." Commissioner Dr. Robert Bernstein and Sign Club's Charter While Prez Young Blood told TWT NEWS that the city Deputy Commissioner Robert Maclean. Jaynes States Club's Purpose. has referred to gay people as "night owls" At the heart of the controversy is Sen- in an effort to avoid bad press by not us- ate Bill 959, whose anti-gay language ACT DAllAS - Anewclub,AMBUSH!,was ing the word "gay." UP blames on Bernstein and Maclean. formed earlier this month on January 6 He cited a recent headline in the Harlin- The bill, if passed, would deny state fund- with community service in mind. The gen Valley Morning Star which screamed, ing to any AIDS-related organization that group held its organizational meeting at "Complaints Prompt City to Limit Park employs homosexuals, even unpaid the Ripcord. Hours to Deter 'Night Owls.''' volunteers.

PAGE 28 TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1 1990 TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1 1990 PAGE 29 ACT UP's concern was voiced by In This Column Readers Exchange Ideas With Other spokesperson Robert Lowe, who said ACT Readers and Our Editor in a Public Forum. Address UP believes that "by overseeing the de- All Letters to: Comment, TWT, 811West heimer, Suite velopment and promulgation of a flagrant- 106, Houston, Texas 77006. All Letters Become the ly extra-statutory and unconstitutional in- Property of TWT and Must Be Signed to Be Published. terpretation of a portion of the HIV Serv- To Avoid Editing, Keep Letters Short. TWT Does Not Print Leiters Sent to Other Gay & Lesbian Pub- ices Act of 1989, and by acting on that lications-Editor. policy in the knowledge that the action went beyond and misconstrued the intent of the law, the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Health revealed them- selves unfit for the offices they hold." Colt 45's Give $1,000 participation; and 4) hold a "class" annual Bad law, on top of bad public health banquet. policy, said Lowe, compounds the threat Dear TWT: A concerted effort should be made to to the public posed by the spread of HIV. The Montrose Counseli ng Center would organize a strong precinct organization like to thank the Colt 45's for their which will work in concert with the generous gift of $1,000 to the center. We elected Precinct Judges. Each precinct SPARC WELCOMED appreciate the organization's support for should have an assigned coordinator who once again coming to the rescue of a has a cadre of volunteers to help our IN LUBBOCK community service provider. endorsed candidates' races. The funds were needed to keep the South Plains AIDS Resource This is a convention year. Each political HIV/AIDS Project solvent. A deficit was party will host their respective state Center Invites J#st Texans accrued in this program in 1989 due to conventions in June and July. The caucus To Call Hotline at (806)792-7783. problems with a city contract. should emphasize the delegate selection That contract dispute has since been LUBBOCK - The South Plains AIDS process to insure proper representation at resolved. Thanks to the Colt's once again Resou rce Center [SPARC] has invited per- each convention. for coming through! sons with AIDS in West Texas to feel free The caucus should hold classes, which to contact them about any needs or ques- Ann J. Robison, M.P.A. would be open to anyone who is interested, tions about its services. Executive Director that teach the basics on how a precinct SPARC is Lubbock's new nonprofit Montrose Center and senatorial convention is operated and organization formed to provide direct serv- Houston, TX how delegates are selected. This effort ices to PWAs and to provide education for could be conducted in conjunction with the community. other organizations in the community, and SPARC has built and stocked Marge's New Prez Names Goals close coordination with the various Pantry, 102 Avenue S. The pantry is now On January 17, 1990 Dennis Spencer was senatorial districts' leadership should be open every Thursday evening, 5-7 p.m. elected president of the Houston Gay & Les- undertaken to insure gay and lesbian However, food is available 24 hours a day bian Political Caucus [HGLPC]. What fol- representation on the various convention by calling any board member. lows is his outline of goals during his coming committees. These undertakings should SPARC also sponsors an HIV positive administration.-Editor be pursued in order to "push" and assist support group which meets weekly, every gay and lesbian candidates for party Tuesday, 6-9 p.m., under the direction of Dear TWT: positions. Mike Springer. For details, contact Springer Many in the recent past have said that The caucus' annual banquet during the at (806)767-2953. the HGLPC has lost much of its clout in month of September should be replanned Other projects at SPARC have included the political arena. Analysis of the last and well thought out. Work on this a free HIV testing day last October, a two- local elections indicated a softness in the function should begin immediately. And to day Safe Sex Workshop and Wellness vote for endorsed candidates in the "10 finish the year, we will have to work hard Clinic plus monthly food drives. core" Montrose precincts. in the general election in November for "We are looking at many houses to try Nineteen ninety should be a year in state and local officials. and make possible a group house to cut which, as Shelia Jackson Lee said, "we I believe that the Houston Gay & down on individual expenses for Lubbock must go back to the basics," or we should Lesbian Political Caucus should be just PWAs and HIV-positive clients," said redefine our operational area to the "five that: a political caucus. Our stated spokesperson David Crader. core" Montrose precincts. mission is to educate the community, and To date, SPARC has helped its PWA During this year I will emphasize the I support that concept as it relates to clients financially with direct assistance following areas during my administration issues which have a direct and indirect by giving them over $3,000 in the past three as president of the Houston Gay & Lesbian effect on the gay and lesbian community. months. Political Caucus: 1) rebuild precinct However, the caucus cannot be all To contact SPARC, write to Box 6949, organization; 2) assist our endorsed things to all people. There are established Lubbock, TX 79493. Or call the SPARC candidates in the upcoming elections; 3) community organizations and foundations hotline, (806)792-7783. '\\II? strengthen community convention which have specific purposes, and I do

PAGE 30 TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1 1990 PAGE 31 not believe that the caucus should try to attitude that is cheerful 24 hours a day? I duplicate nor get involved in the internal don't believe many can say they don't workings of those organizations. have occasional mood swings. This is not even mentioning the devastating reality Dennis Spencer Papa Bear is faced with on a daily basis. HGLPC President The pain and suffering of these HIV Houston, TX positives and PWAs is not an easy reality to face. It takes its toll. How can anyone deal with the constant suffering and the Cheers to Papa Bear bureaucratic BS that Bear deals with so regularly? Dear TWT: Let's applaud him and give support that In light of the seriousness of the AIDS is so greatly needed and forget our crisis, I find it disheartening to see a personal grudges. small group of individuals with a personal gripe attack so viciously a man who has B.A.E. truly been instrumental in obtaining help San Antonio, TX for all persons in need who are infected with the virus. He does this, in my opinion, without prejudice. Gay, straight, Picketing at Randall's black, white, green or whatever. The following two letters to the editor per- As a person who is HIV positive, and as tain to the ongoing picketing at Houston's a person who has volunteered countless Randafl's Food Market, Westheimer at Shep- hours, I know for a fact that SAAF herd.-Editor President Papa Bear does an excellent job-one that no one else seems to want, Dear TWT: or is able, to do. I wish to use TWT to extend a big When he was a bar owner, out of his "thanks" to all those individuals associated SIX GREAT own pocket he bought and distributed with ACT UP, Houston Gay and Lesbian condoms free of charge to all local bars, Political Caucus, the Houston Chapter of etc. There has never been any misuse of American Atheists and American Gay GAY VACATIONS funds. Thanks to the misguided individuals Atheists, as well as all other independent looking for ways to "get" Bear, the persons, both gay and non-gay, who gave foundation was subjected to spending their time, energy and money to participate FROM $795! funds for CPAs, only to disprove those in the protest of the grand opening of the ugly accusations-funds which could new Randall's supermarket at the corner have been better used for direct client of Westheimer and Shepherd. services. American Gay Atheists donated the use CARIBBEAN For information call: The only thing I've ever seen around of its copier in order to assist Leslie Perez Miami, St Barts, St John, St Thomas, Puerto Plata there is that there are too many people and ACT UP in reproducing its informa- • Feb. 18-25, '90 needing help and not enough who can or tional press release to distribute at local Advance Travel will help. If someone is refused service, gay bars and business establishments. • Feb. 25-Mar. 4, '90 713-682-2002 there's usually a good reason, e.g., lack of Several hundred of these informational • Mar. 4-Mar 11, '90 USA 800-292-0500 funds or inability to cut through the flyers were passed out at various locations bureaucratic red tape required by such throughout Montrose prior to Randall's YUCATAN Destinations Unlimited agencies as the Social Security grand opening to invite the community to New Orleans, Key West, Playa del Canmen,CoZllTIeI 713-529-2218 Administration. join the picket, as well as to inform them • March 10-17, '90 It would be great to see Texas gays and of the necessity to shop elsewhere. Oak Lawn Travel lesbians quit bitching and lend a hand to Unfortunately, we saw no participation MEXICAN RIVIERA 214-528-9130 help not only our community, but all who in the protest from any persons that do San Diego, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, are infected with the HIV virus. Together Cabo San Lucas not ordinarily attend regular functions of we can do it! But only through working ACT UP, HGLPC, AGA and American • March 24-31, '90 together with each other. Atheists. Only one gentleman, a former FRENCH CANADA ~RSVP On a closing note, the people complain- Randall's employee, who was making his ing about Papa Bear's behavior/treatment way into the 611 Pub on an evening when Montreal, Quebec, Portland, Provincetown, apparently forget that when one person is Philadelphia we were handing out flyers, attended and putting in well over 50 hours per week- participated in Saturday afternoon's • June 30-July 7, '90 ,_ VISA Ma,!.,.cOf"d ~ - well over-to help, they can get overtired. demonstration. ~- He is putting his own health at risk to It is discouraging to conclude that so help others. How can you expect an few individuals within our community,

TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1 1990 PAGE 33 other than the 30 or so who participated, that the Little incident was a mistake are so unconcerned about discrimination made during 1985AIDS hysteria. But, and prejudice at a time when AIDS remarkably, he is still unwilling to alter his BONVOVAGE funding is critical and the civil rights written employee policy to match Jamail's endeavors of gays and lesbians are being on Shepherd, the Kroger Company, Apple •••••••••••••••• ••••••••••• vehemently met with opposition from Tree Markets, HL&P and most "Fortune •••••••••••••••• right-wing political and religious circles, 500" companies like IBM. ••••••••••••••• WINDJAMMER that those who attend gay bars cannot AIDS and gay discrimination are reported ••••••••••••• ,." CARIBBEAN CRUIS spare one moment of time nor one dollar citywide dai/y. Just recently, Randy ••••••••••• ,.. Sail away will, Advo E to direct toward upholding their basic Ovenden, weak and near death, was told ••••••••••••• to a fabu/oos adventv~:e Tra.",1 T~s human rights. that he could not move from a one- to a •••• ,...... our Windjammer Cari~sea ~unn9 • Sun, sand. parf d n cruise. What is even more disheartening is to two-bedroom apartment, so a friend could •• ,...... are yours to en ~es~n tropic~I islands move in to help him. Management said, watch as gay men and lesbians cross the • •• ••••• week! ChOOse~ 9/0.-,oos picket line, some countering our presence " ... oh, no; we'll have to fumigate and :,a • • •••• '.. 0 departures. with offensive gestures, as they make repaint and everything." Now, Randall's. their way into Randall's to give their gay Right on our own turf. For me, it's the last dollars directly to those who have shown straw, an affront worse than Councilman • .' ••• '.... GREEK ISLANDS Frank Mann's 1979 "oddwads and queers" ••• CRUISE contempt for others of our sexual • ••• • I Or cruise the breatht . or former Mayor Louie Welch's 1985 orientation. - • • •••• _ Is/ands, where ancien~~~stnr.~d Come picket with us every weekend "shoot the queers" statements. I think • cosmopolita del· h .'C T an outside Randall's. Call the ACT UP this is going to rally the troops like we • • • • • .' ,the:,.5ape J a li?eti~~ISpad to o!fer haven't seen since. It's a social and information line at (713)433-2924for more m"~,~doo"d.loy ~. information. Isn't it time you laid your medical issue; we need the sports groups : .qU;~. . complacency to rest? and all. A very broad-based coalition of straight Don Sanders and gay groups and businesses met last National Director Wednesday at The Women's Center to Jr'~~~~URS -~~ ~_ -- (713) -f\1r~-:--_ American Gay Atheists, Inc. determine strategy. Please call (713) (800) 292-0500. 682-2002 -,:' -; ",:--2... _ • -. I Houston, TX 523-9000to report all discrimination . incidents you know about and to give .~ Thepicketing at Randall's continues every . graphics, printing and promotional items Saturday at noon, every week. The public is help for a planned rally and more picketing. invited to make a protest sign and join the Aren't you fed up with employers and I will leave the discussion of the "drag picket /ine.-Editor landlords humiliating and kicking our sick queens'" involvement at Stonewall and buddies while they're down, and gays at other bits of gay history to other writers, EWING coo ASSOCIATES, INC. No Power Any More? random? Are we going to allow low self- but. .. 2540 WALNUT HILLLANE esteem and being worn out to dictate In the past, when one needed to raise DALLAS,TEXAS 75229 Dear TWT: toleration of it in the 90s? Why are our money for a benefit or increase traffic on In 1985, Randall's Food Markets, Inc. elected officials not consistently making a given night-they have, and will continue forced Steven Little to resign because statements to the media to set a different to advertise what attracts these elements. rumor had it that he " ... had a roommate tone in our city? I'm ready to march again, Drag is the undisputed gay art form and [with] AIDS." On May 16, 1986, in a sworn but they say lesbians and gays in Houston Naomi Sims has been one of the most successful and popular leaders in this trial deposition, Randall's admitted, " ... it have no troops or power any more. LIFEINSURANCE was decided that Steven Little would Let's just see. field for more than 15 years. either voluntarily resign, or Randall's True, last week's issue contained no UP TO $350,000 would terminate him." Since the out-of- Lee Harrington photo of Sims-but a look at CLASSIC TWT DISABILITYINCOME court trial settlement, Randall's has Community Activist from six years ago reported her "knocking refused all attempts by the Gay & Lesbian GLPC president, 1980-82 'em dead in performances throughout INSURANCE UP TO Political Caucus to revise their employee Houston, TX Texas.'? $5,000 MONTHLY policy. McKenzie's letter has guaranteed him At the grand opening of Randall's The Sims Photo Fiasco his 15 minutes of popularity, but Naomi, • • newest 24-hour flagship store, in girl, this will give you at least another : Dear TWT: hour. . ... Montrose, ACT UP Houston took the lead MAJOR MEDICAL INSURANCE all weekend in picketing the food giant. I admire the courage of R. Larry I do, however, believe that the customer Picketing will continue, at least on McKenzie to sign his name to last week's is always right, so Larry, page "Lucky 13" ALSO AVAILABLE COMMENT letter that will surely generate a Saturdays. in this issue is for you. (214) 350-1323 or Because of GLPC's attempts and ACT storm of controversy unseen since last Keith Kuykendall UP dramatically marring Randall's elegant year's "regular guy" episode. He requested 1-800-442-3421 Promotions/Advertising grand opening, grocery store president a few issues "without that drag queen Caven Enterprises, Inc. Randall Onstead finally said, this week, [Naomi Sims] slapping [him] in the face. PRIVACY ASSURED Dallas, TX ••..\II?

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PAGE 38 TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1 1990 TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY1 1990 PAGE 39 Reviewed by Noel Gillespie dience, there is no reason why straights should not enjoy it. There are gays, les- bians and straights in a myriad of roles in Finale: Short Stories of Mystery & Suspense, these stories: villains, heroes, victims and fiction; edited by Michael Nava investigators. Although the stories explore issues vital Enjoy an evening of ichael Nava, the 35-year-old attorney- to the gay community like AIDS, liberation, Mauthor, who-with his two success- gay and lesbian cooperation, and discrim- dazzling entertainment ful Henry Rios novels-seems to be the ination, other basic ideas such as friend- logical successor to Joseph Hansen, has ship, greed, loyalty, compassion, social edited an anthology of gay and lesbian conscience and love are also explored. for the healing of AIDS. mystery short stories for Alyson Publica- Besides contributing one of the best tions entitled Finale: Short Stories of stories and editing the collection, Nava ~ Mystery & Suspense. also provided a short but insightful in- This collection spans much of the troduction. Sometimes such prefatory mystery spectrum from a "puzzle" story to material is merely pro forma, but given the Saturday, February 3 psychological semi-thrillers. Interesting- importance of this book as the first gay ly, at least three of the eight pieces hint at and lesbian mystery collection and Nava's Jones Hall the idea of double personality. cogent writing, all readers would be well The carefully assembled set includes advised to read this introduction before 8p.m. six stories by males and two by females. embarking on the varied joys of the stories Most of the authors live in California or themselves. ~ New York, although one lives in Florida It is well known that article number one and another in Denver. of the mystery reviewer's credo is to reveal The characters in these stories include as little as possible of the plot. Still, it is For ticket information more gays than straights, but are varied in possible for me to point out that these all respects: age, race, sex, wealth, educa- stories are not only about gay people's ex- call TICKETRON tion, success. periences, but also about people's ex- Two of the stories [Ivy Burrowes's "Ter- periences with gay people. minal Anniversary" and Gerald Lebonati's The gays described are good, bad or "Reunion") prominently include both gay indifferent-or indeed all three. They are and lesbian characters. The settings range butch, macho, drag, effeminate, in-be- 526-1709 from big cities like Chicago and Los tween, conservative, radical, moderate or Angeles to small towns and semi-rural just like the folks next door. The authors suburbs. The writing styles range from the HEART STRINGS is a project of DIFFA all seem to have cultivated the art of in- urbane to the outright rowdy. teresting and clever descriptions that are Design Industries Foundation For AIDS Although the collection is obviously Co-produced in Houston by Bering Community Service Foundation both intrinsically entertaining and ger- aimed primarily at a gay and lesbian au- mane to the plots.

TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY1 1990 PAGE 41 PAGE 40 TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1 1990 hile there are serious moments in all W the stories, there is also a good deal of humor, by no means all of it the "black" variety. On the contrary, Vincent Lardo's Montrose "All About Steve" might be described as a criminous gay comedy of manners Alternatives [could the title be a takeoff on All About 3 Eve?] and moments in Phil Andros's "Death and the Tattoo" are obviously * Video Rental Specials tongue in cheek[s]. The variety of plotting ranges from * Complete Selection of Magazines straightforward narration through an * Novelties etc. inverted-type story [Katherine V. Forrest's "Jessie"] to the complex interaction of seemingly disparate events and persons in Nava's engrossingly written "Street Stadium People." Ultimately, as Nava notes in his in- 4629 W. 34th troduction, the readability and conviction of the writing are what keeps you read- Gas Light Mews ing-and brings you back again. By these criteria, this collection should become a 3519 Bellaire standard volume on the shelf of any reader intrigued by well-written mysteries, with a gay angle, which provoke, entertain and Dig City Mews & Video instruct. It seems likely that all readers, gay or 10105 Gulf Freeway straight, will feel gratitude to Nava and Alyson Publications for assembling this attractive collection which demonstrates that the art of the puzzle mystery story con- ••••••••••• Houston's #1 Choice in bookstores tinues to flourish among gay American writers. ••••••••••• We accept personal checks plus Noel Gillespie is a freelance writer and ~ r?.':8:.SJ • reviewer who lives in Washington, D.C. He IIIIIIiiiiiIIJ has contributed several pieces on theatre lS:22J ~ and books to the Washington Blade. "III

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TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1 1990 PAGE 42 TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1 1990 PAGE 43 (915)682-2544 to arrange for your free ad- Theatre Suburbia will present the first rities. Houston favorites such as Alexan· mission. Better hurry, the workshop is Houston reading of Donalevan Maines' dra Haas and June Terry, students from the Saturday, January 27. new play, Reindeer Games, at one p.rn. Humphrey School of Music, the Bering sunday, January 28. Readings are an im- Memorial United Methodist Church Choir portant step in the evolution of a play from and ourvery own Montrose Singers. Spar- concept to production. Last fall, Arkansas kling music, dance and dazzling produc- Repertory Theatre performed an Equity tion numbers are only a part of this show. WT'S San Antonio/Corpus Christi rep, reading of Reindeer Games, and a third Heart Strings delivers an important T Joe Virjan, was in Houston last Sunday reading is planned under supervision of message in two acts which are composed for a brief change of scenery. BACKSTAGE Robert Strane, former literary manager at of narratives, followed by music and chatted with Joe about a relatively new din- the Alley Theatre. dance. nertheatre in San Antonio. Main Stage is Thanks to local organizers, BACKSTAGE located on Main Street near the Paper will follow the national touring cast as they Moon and will be opening their new pro- travel about the community. And you duction of Side by Side by Sondheim. We thought they only performed. Nay, this suggest you call information for their gang takes the spare minutes they have to number while we do the same. visit PWAs in hospices, hospitals, clinics, "If you don't listen to music all the time, wherever PWAs are. And yes, there are you shouldn't be a choreographer." That's those moments for private time, for being what Joyce Trisler said and that's how she festive. Our host committee is taking them worked. Trisler founded San Antonio's on a special tour of Galveston. They may Danscompany in 1974. After her death in even have the opportunity to meet the 1979 the company continued as a memo- mayor of the Island City. And then it's back rial to her. Trisler's spirit is instilled in the to the rehearsal hall every evening. Can you members of her company; their work is a stand it-three nights of rehearsal with the projection of lyrical beauty. Danscompany CRAIG STAFFORD local performers and then the show on There are various productions opening Saturday night. We are taking the CRUISE performs this weekend, January 26 and 27, Reindeer Games is a two-act comedy/ and currently in progress throughout CAMERAalong; thought you might like to at the Carver Theatre located at 226 N. drama about a topless dancer who be- Texas. The Road to Mecca is currently on- see them rehearsinq, performing, touring Hackberry. friends 10-year-old Pretty Boy when her car stage at Theatre Three in Dallas. Esther our community and being the DIFFA So you think you can't; in Midland you breaks down in a tiny Texas speedtrap, Benson stars as a widow who transforms Angels they are. can. The Midland Community Theatre will where she's mistaken for a celebrity-the host a special workshop to introduce the her home into an intricate and dazzling work of art. Tickets are available through biggest name, in fact, since Ollie North novice to basic performing as a singer. Dar- came through town with his Contra slide ryl Knapp will conduct the workshop. Call Rainbow Ticketmaster. Also in Dallas, the Pegasus Theatre is presenting Death: Take show. Of course, there is a beauty pageant 1I, a new comedy mystery by Kurt in Act 2. Theatre Suburbia is located at Kleinman. 1410 W. 43rd. Admission is free as part of Austin theatre-goers are currently enjoy- the theatre's Open Sundays reading series. ing successful runs of such productions Monday evening a very special group as The Immigrant, a tender and touching will arrive in Houston. They have traveled story set in central Texas, is at the live Oak thousands of miles on a variety of buses, Theatre. Don Toner directs. Call the theatre celebrated birthdays in too many hotels, toted luggage from the bus to their hotel at (512)472-5143. And over at the Universi- Heart Strings, TOMMY LAWSON ty Presbyterian Church, Mary Perrone rooms and back again. There have been so presents the musical Celebration. Phone many hours in rehearsals in too many Tickets are on sale now. Weare near our in your reservation at (512)476-5321. theatres to count, and through it all they goal through corporate sponsorshi ps. Chatted with Jerry Atwood at the Team have proven time and again that there are Don't you think it's time to let the other Houston Kick Off Party last Sunday. Jerry those who continue to care, and who are side of the Houston community know we told BACKSTAGEhe plans to attend Gay totally dedicated to their cause. support this marvelous effort? Don't you Games III as a participant. Can you stand The Heart Strings national touring cast think we owe it to these people who have it-all that flawless musical talent and he will spend next week here in Houston in given so much of themselves to help in the is also an athlete. He is a runner, hummmm. preparation for our city's show on Satur- battle against this dreaded disease? Re- Jerry told us that Euphoric Heat continues day, February 3 at Jones Hall. We like)o member, 85% of the funds raised stay in to perform at Santa Fe on Pacific, but they think of them as the DIFFA Angels; after Houston. Go by a Ticketron outlet today are switChing to Thursday nights at this all, it takes the temperament of an angel to and pick up your ticket. You'll be glad you popular nitespot. Habits are hard to break be as generous and loving as these folks did. and Euphoric Heat's fans did a "by popular are. This group consists of approximately And next week, if you should perchance demand" number on Reid Mitchell, Santa 40 people, cast and stage crew combined. come in contact with any of the members Steve Fenley and Charles Tanner in Hamlet at Houston's The national touring cast will join with of the national touring cast, give them a Main Street Theater, Fe's manager. our local cast of performers and celeb- real Houston welcome. '-\11.1

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Adam, social columnist and advice maven, allayed Wayne's fears about any harmful effects of an H-lift-the use of Preparation H as a means of temporary wrinkle reduction-and advised Henry about the proper way to display a bad painting-include it in a wall-grouping with a feather boa, a copper skillet and an Elton John poster and call it a "camp waiL" Once you were through being stimu- lated, advised and entertained, you might have whipped out your date book to plan f polltlcal activism was your goal, you Icould have stopped by the Gay Political Caucus offices on Montrose in Houston. HOME OF THE To select a new wardrobe, your choices DUELING were Union Jack in Dallas or Clothes Cir- cuit in Houston. Need a place to show off PIANOS your new outfit? How about the Carousel Lounge in Wichita Falls, or Duffy's in McAllen? Too far from home? Then you'd probably prefer Swamp Trash in Dallas, the Pet Shop in EI Paso, Rhapsody in San An- tonio or Adam's Image in Houston. If you decided to stay home in front of this Friday night to read the most recent issue of TWT, you would have read SAMPLING TEXAS, the HOT TEA of the still young weekly periodical. You would have been saddened by stories of the arson which destroyed the new Old Plantation of Dallas during its construction stages or the closing of the Lazy J in Houston for Ii- the week ahead. You'd circle Saturday to quorviolations, and you would have been make sure you didn't forget the White heartened by the news that Houston's Elephant Sale at Houston's Metropolitan Locker had enclosed their patio and Gal- Community Church where you attended veston's Kon Tiki Wahine had changed its services every Sunday. You might attend moniker back to the Fruit Jar. As you con- a GPC meeting at the Inside-Outside tinued to thumb through TWT'S pages, before boarding your flight to Dallas to your visual senses would be tempted with show support at the benefit show for the advertisements from Club Dallas and Jac Mary Jo Isher legal fund. Then, you'd rush Aroma, featuring hot poppers and even home to Houston for the Integrity rap ses- hotter men. sion at First Unitarian Church, foliowed by

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TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1 1990 PAGE 49 -1-+ ho -' /' =- :t 1/\ ~ *- J~ rJT ~~'tpM at CHEERS & JEERS - Cheers to Barbara Vackar Cooke, wife of Austin mayor Lee Cooke, for standing up to preacher Mark CHAIN;!il Weaver about his proposed city ordinance which would further regulate Austin's ~"l~ •••••DRIVE - Sexually Oriented Businesses [SOBs). In defending his wife, the mayor said, "She MR. GAY HOUSTON - One of is a very independent woman with very Saturday, January 27, 1990 Houston's most popular and agile strong ideas." ... dancers, Mark Steven Collins (c), won the Jeers in Austin to anti-porn advocate eighteenth annual Mr. Gay Houston con- Weaver, who has lashed out at free enter- test last Friday night at Rich's. Mark, prise again by trying to shove another sponsored by Miss Kitty's, is now eligible SOB ordinance down our throats. Shame! to compete at the Mr. USA national finals. LOST MONEY - No Hill Country win- He's sure to wow the judges with his ners! Amazing as it seems, we've had no The new 505 will not be far from the gymnastic gyrations, flips and somersaults. winners in our TWT lucky license number Boathouse where Tiffany Arrieagus (top, I) First runner-up at the contest was Ter- jackpot the past . 983-JMQ in tore up the stage on Wednesday. Appear- rence Wayne Johnson (r), sponsored by San Antonio and 281-TQC in Austin both ing with the Florida megastar were US Studio 13. Terrence also won Mr. Body lost out on winning their age in cash Male dancers Austin's Logan Steele (r) Beautiful. Rounding out the top three was because they didn't see their number and San Antonio's Tory Kristopher Richard Williams (I). Pageant owner Jerry published in TWT during January. They (lower). Hot show .... Bird, after emceeing the contest, stuck a TWT bumper sticker on their Speaking of the Boathouse, big Mitch presented his new city title holders, Mr. vehicle, but didn't win! has joined the force and will open up the SCANDAL OF THE WEEK - Will the club on Sundays at 4 p.m. To kick off this owner of the brand-new mousy brown or jamboree, there will be free drinks this black Fleetwood, license number OKON Super Bowl Sunday plus a buffet and, of 90, which has been seen burning up 1-35 course, all the titillating and bitchy Featuring: between Waco and Dallas, please contact served up by Mitch, who has been known your godfather? You forgot to sign to stir his own HOT TEA very frequently .... Chinese Music something. Ooops: It seems HOT TEA got its Tsingtao Beer AUSTINteaCIOUS - Here's the latest Charlie's mixed up last week. To set the gossip going on THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN from record straight, the 50¢ drinks are on Saki Capital City HOT TEA. First, this good news Wednesdays at the Lubbock club. The &. Chinese Personalities that the recent "From All Walks of Life" Austin club still has quarter drinks on pledge walk for AIDS has passed the both Wednesdays and Fridays. And now $100,000 mark. Look for a fulf TWT NEWS you know the real story .... story on this next week .... Chain Drive will ring in the New Year Visit our Pagoda and The 505 hurricane has made landfall this Saturday night. No, they're not a and gone ashore in its new downtown month late. This is the official Chinese Tai-Wan on with us. location, 304 West Fourth. Freeman Hart New Year celebration with Tsingtao Beer, and Ray McDermett have joined forces to Saki and Chinese music. So come on over and Miss Gay Houston, (l-r) Mark Collins transform the "old Hollywood club" into to the Chain Drive Pagoda and "tai-wan" 504WillowStreet - AUSTIN-/512)480-9017 and Kourtney Van Wales-the king and Austin's newest downtown club. Look for on and do some horsing around. After all, queen of Houston! Quite a pair! a springtime opening .... it is the year of the horse.

PAGE 50 TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1 1990 TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY11990 PAGE 51 TARRANT TEA - Here's the latest At EIJardin, Texas' oldest gay bar, they After watching dancers get wrapped up in gossip THIS WEEK IN FORT WORTH and have an eyeful collection of original sepia each other's thighs and loins, they may ARLINGTON from Cowtown and Mid-Cities pastel nudes displayed on the walls, be right. "It's like a definite form of safe HOTTEA: Jay Moseley and Texas FitzGerald thanks to artist James Moore. It doesn't sex," said Victor Safir-Temple of Harlem have moved from Fort Worth to San cost anything to do some downtown pic- Dance Theatre. Angelo where they have opened Books ture shopping. Hot, hot. ... Anyway you look at Lambada, it's Etc., Inc., a general interest bookstore in- Tonight on the Paper Moon stage, definitely more than a-tango. commented cluding gay/lesbian/feminist books. The U.S.A. Pageantry crowns their new Miss the New York Times. store at 2410 West Avenue "N" is across Gay Southwest U.S.A. The current Miss ALICE DOES DALLAS - Here's what's from Angelo State University .... Gay U.S.A. and Miss Texas U.S.A. will be going on THIS WEEK IN DALLAS from Big 0 The Fort Worth Livestock Show and on hand for the festivities .... Rodeo started last Friday, January 19 and runs through February 4. That's the day At last Friday's benefit for children with Dena Kaye comes to town to entertain at AIDS, held at Sadie's Place, over $400 was the 651 Club .... raised as entertainers (l-r) Nicole and Meanwhile, Across the Street salutes the Saren were among the many who got the rodeo with a special show this Saturday, crowd revved up. Thanks to all who at- January 27. Yes, it's rodeo time in Cowtown. tended and dug down deep into their SAN ANteaONIO - Here's the latest pockets to help children with AIDS .... gossip being brewed THIS WEEK IN SAN HIV Testing: The Austin-Travis County ANTONIO from Marissa's HOT TEA cup: Health Department has resumed their Anyone who is anyone was at the Nite free HIV testing for AIDS this month. Owl this past week when [ulee French Testing this past week was held at the held her grand opening. Among the buffet Crossing and Charlie's. Next up is Chain and decorations the CRUISE CAMERA caught Drive on Sunday, January 28, 6-9 p.m. lulee (c) with Doug Richardson (I), owner No names, it's purely voluntary .... of the Crew and president of the Tavern HOT TEA: Gorgeous Kim Huffstatler Valentine Dance: ALLGO's annual "Baile (above), who is the current Ms. Gay Dia de Amor '90" is coming up Saturday, And finally, a Texas favorite, Tiffany Dallas and National Lady of the Year February 10. It'll be held at Club Islas, Arrieagus (see photo) swirled through the 1990, was just one of the talented enter- 217 Congress Avenue. Austin's own Sarita state on what was billed as her Texas tainers on hand last Thursday as Sue Rodriguez y Sazon will play their own birthday tour. The CRUISE CAMERA caught Ellen's celebrated their first anniversary. special blend of cumbias and salsa.... up with her at Lollie and Pam's Noo Zoo The club was absolutely packed to the The Crossing has a sweetheart of a deal where we visited backstage. As usual, Tif- rafters with friends and fans .... for Valentine month-every Monday in fany put on an exciting concert that we Every Thursday, the Cave Dwellers February. Free drinks for an hour, starting hear carried on until the next day, ending dance on stage at-where else-the Cave! at 10 p.m.; followed by the Golden Boys up at the Crew till the middle of the Each week, Donna Day and Naomi Sims male dancers starting at 11:10 p.m. It all afternoon. alternate as emcee. The fun starts at 11 starts a week early, like next Monday .... NEW DANCE; NY TO SA - Adam A. p.m., and they have quarter well drinks 'Bout Time has added some flavor to its Dimas, the OJ at Bonham Exchange in and draft beer all night long. Be there .... Thursday Neighborhood Night by having San Antonio, made the January 22 edition The all-new Landing on Lemmon begins a covered dish theme dinner on the sec- Guild, along with Bob (r) of 2015 Place of the New York Times in a feature story its regular weekly shows this Sunday star- ond Thursday of each month. Check with fame, having a "grand" old time. These on the new dance crazy that's sweeping ring show director Deva Sanchez plus the club to see what to cook up for are our city's original party people, folks ... the nation, an import from Brazil, called regulars and guests every week. There's February 8's theme dinner. ... And while we are talking about celebra- "Lambada." It's a little like Dirty Dancing no cover before 10 p.m., and quarter well Finally, on a personal note: Bunch Brit- tions, the Bonham Exchange celebrates with a tropical beat. SA OJ Dimas said from 10-11 p.m. Watch for their official tain and Keith Edwards, owners of the the ninety-eighth birthday of the building Lambada by Kaoma, is "a floor packer" grand opening coming the weekend of now-closed Sally's Apartment, have left this weekend. The Bonham has also made at the Bonham. February 9-10-11 .... their beloved Austin to live and work in Thursdays into "Industrial Nights," which When Lambada made it's debut at the Miss Raye Martin is changing the format New Orleans, where they plan to open have turned out to be quite festive .... Palladium it drew 4,200, said the club's at the Apollo Club on Inwood and you up an antique shop in the French Quarter. Steak night is alive and well on Mondays director Steve Gold. "It was our biggest can get in on the fun and win money, We will all miss them. The relocation was over at the Pump House as is Fred's Sun- paying crowd in history," he remarked. too! This week, they're having a "name forced by Rio Grande neighbors who day buffets at the One-a-Six. Check them What does Lambada mean? People the bar" contest with a cash prize going zoned the Apt. bar out of business. out this week .... originally thought it meant "hot loins." to the person who submits the winning

TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1 1990 PAGE 52 TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1 1990 PAGE 53 name. Just see the bartender and, if your possible! On the subject of birthdays, and Miss Sweetheart Pageant on Thursday Following the presentation of athletes, a suggestion is used, you'll soon see your we'd like to wish former Miss Gay Texas and Friday, February 15 and 16 at Raps. host of entertainers volunteered their "name" up in lights .... Sweet Savage a very special one. She For more information, contact him at talents to put on a big show. On the Speaking of Raye, he was on hand at celebrates hers this Sunday, January 28. (214)350-6327. beefy side were male dancers (l-r) blond the Cove last week to help Bill Hargis So does Village Station bartender David HOUSTON HOTteaLiNE - Here's the tXl ) celebrate his sixty-fifth birthday, which lee. Then, the next day, Charlie Summers latest gossip going on THIS WEEK IN makes him 26 years older than Black Betty puts another candle on her cake. Best HOUSTON from HOT TEA: If we told you to who, of course, is still 39. Bill and Raye wishes to all of them .... come to the Briar Patch this Saturday (bottom row) are pictured here with Curtis, night to ring in the new year, you'd L U ••••••. probably think we were a month late. Not so, as the BP celebrates the Chinese New Year. If you thought December 31 was extraordinary at the Patch, wait till you see January 27 .... Super Bowl Sunday: The San Francisco 4gers vs. the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV this Sunday, and lots of the clubs are holding video parties and buffets. See club ads in this week's issue. Who has the biggest TV screen in Montrose? Miss Kitty's! Have they got a Texas-size bash planned for you ... this Super Bowl Handsome bartenders (l-r) David and Sunday .... Mel invite you over to Fun Fitzhugh to Speaking of sports, in an all-out city- and boxy Ken Clark; the new titled Mr. check out all the changes at the beautiful wide effort to get our Houston athletes to Gay Houston, Steven Collins; and the No Name Cabaret. They have live enter- the Gay Games this summer in Canada, Italian Stallion, Vincent Marino. tainment nightly and on Sundays, Sheri Team Houston staged a fund-raiser last On the glitzy side were female imper- Powers presents Cabaret Capers. This Sunday afternoon at Rich's. Following an sonators (I-r) wild and wacky lady Vie- week's special guest is blonde and overture by the lone Star Band, Team It eMU beautiful Ginger Taylor, shown pictured below on the left, along with their newest regular, vivacious Vonda Delane.

toria lust; newcomer, the luscious disco queen Regina Dane; energetic la Teace; beautiful and talented Dyan Michaels; Walker and Kevin Stringfield. Join them and holder of many titles laWanda Jackson. every Wednesday from 9-10 p.m. for their How much was raised? Over $1,000. Don't miss the Wave's first annual all-you-can-drink liquor bust, followed by Photos by TWT SPORTS director Bobby Miller, "Four-????-More," their regular cast show White Party tomorrow night, Saturday, who is the photo historian and publicity at 11 p.m. This week's special guest is January 27. White attire is encouraged co-chair for Team Houston. More on the Miss Gay Texas, Coco .... and there will be lots of surprises, so Houston co-chairs (l-r) Connie Moore and Gay Games on this week's sports page.... Belated birthday wishes go to Paul come prepared to party .... Felix Garcia read a proclamation from Euphoric Heat, which has always been lewis of Caven Enterprises who, at his Finally, former TWT cover boy Frank Mayor Kathy Whitmire naming January 21 a packed-club hit on Thursdays at the age, tries to ignore such days as much as Mirandola will present the first annual Mr. as Team Houston Day in Houston. Santa Fe Trading Company, has returned

TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1 1990 PAGE 54 TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1 1990 PAGE 55 to its weekly Thursday night schedule. Yes, they're back on Thursdays turning Lambda Rising up the Heat as only Euphoric Heat BOOK REPORT", can .... Dianas at Sakowitz: The Diana Founda- tion held a fashion presentation party at Sakowitz in the Galleria last Wednesday evening. The soiree featured entertainment by Eclipse and was a preview to this year's Diana Show, coming up at the Wortham Houston Meda/ winners from Gay Games /I at the Team Registration for all the events will be held Theatre over Memorial Day weekend .... Houston kick-ott party held at Rich's last weekend. at Ropers and Wranglers, 722 San Pedro on TWT SPORTS photo. Over at Heaven, the new budget-priced Friday, February 9 beginning at 9 p.m. quarter drinks on Sundays have become For more information on ACE '90 contact, GAY GAMES III Jack for volleyball at (512)228-0982and Sherry quite a hit. Need we say more .... ~ A Contemporary Review VANCOUVER -- The time to register for for bowling and billiards at (512)822-8627. Open House: American Gay Atheists Celebration '90: Gay Games III & Cultural will join with their allies at the Houston of Gay & Lesbian Literature Festival is now. After January 31, the registra- chapter this Sunday for an open house at ------( ) 12188ues-$18.00 () 24 lssues-$28.00 tion fee increases and after May 31, no addi- ADVENTURING OUT #4 Chelsea Place. The event is 2-4 p.m., ( ) Check/M.O. ( ) AmEx. ( ) VISA ( ) MCard tional registrations will be accepted. Card# Expires __ AUSTIN -- There were few December ac- marking the seventh anniversary of Nmne _ Registration is $36 per person for each tivities for the Adventuring Outdoors group, American Gay Atheists and eleventh an- sport/event you will participate in. After the but the one's that were planned were warm Signature _ January 31 deadline the fee increases to $54 and friendly. niversary of the Houston chapter of Ad~ss _ for each sport/event. American Gay Atheists. There will be live Activities planned for late January and ear- City State __ Zlp _ Are you planning to attend the Games? ly February include, a Monthly Potluck this entertainment, refreshments, hors Contact the team in your city to get the Mail to: BOOK REPORT DEPT # 324 Saturday, January 27. Three leadership posi- d' oeuvres, atheist books and videos, said registration documents and travel informa- tions for the coming year will be elected. 1625 Corm. Ave. NW. Wash. DC 20009 tion you need. Don Sanders, national director of PHONE ORDERS: 1-202-462-6969 Other events include bowling at the American Gay Atheists. '-\II? Contact Team Dallas--(214)521-4454, Showplace Lanes in Sunday, January 28, din- Team Houston--(713)520-TEAM, and Team ner at EI Arroyo on Tuesday, January 30, a San Antonio--(512)822-0044. dayhike at Barron Creek Greenbelt on Satur- day, February 3 and a preview of Vampire Les- ACE '90 bians of Sodom and Psycho Beach Party at Capital City Playhouse on Wednesday, SAN ANTONIO -- The Alamo City Event February 7. ffWdJJ!L!€ (ACE) '90 will be held on February 9-11, an- Call (512)445-7216for more information on nounce the ACE committee. The event will these events and a complete list of schedul- THE ALL-GAY HI TECH include bowling, volleyball and billiards. ed activities. BULLETIN BOARD • DISCREET, oNE-ON-ONE TEXAS BOWLING SCORES CONTACTS MONTROSE MONDAY NIGHT FT. WORTH LONGHORN BOWLING OAK LAWN BOWLING ASSN. • LEAVE YOUR OWN Steve Stepleton (713)699·3732 Joan Hunter (817)624.2151 Bam·Bam (Metro 817)267·8533 MESSAGE AT NO Division A: 1. 80s Ladies (12·4) Fuchsia Division: ADDITIONAL CHARGE! 1. Married w/Children (307·173) 2. Hell's Angels (10·6) 1. Team Dallas (48·20) 2. Invasion of Hooters (302V,·177V,)3. Team #3 (8-8) 2. Hard Rubber Rollers (47V,·20112) 3. Hard Hitters (293·187) 4. It Doesn't Matter (8·8) 3. Bitches from Hell (46V,·21112) 4. Boy Toys (289V,-190V,) Male Game/Series: N/A Male Game/Series: Richard Boyce Division B: Female Game/Series: N/A Female Game: Cheryl Stanley 1. Converts to Judyisms (326·154) DALLAS THURS. LAMBDA Female Series: Nancy Mathier 2. Five Easy Pieces (283V,·196V,) John (214)337·5479/436.1381 Chartreuse Division: 3. Home Boys (269·211) 1. M.E.N. (30.18) 1. Bowlers of Pinwick (46·22) 4. The Hung & Breastless (259·221) 2. The Hustlers (29.19) 2. Bowl Around Scott (45·23) High Game/Series: Rod Lee 3. Attitude? Us? (27112.20112) 3. Fuzzy Navels (43V,·24V,) HOUSTON THURSDAY MIXED 4. Zoo Crew (27·21) Male Game/Series: Terry Bomar Steve Stepleton (713)699·3732 5. Inches (27·21) Female/Series: Rena Penney 1. Soap Suds (40.20) Male Game: John Cart~r AUSTIN GAMBLERS 2. Strykers Four (38V,·21 V,) Male Senes: Gerry Williams Capital Bowl 8:30 Tues. 3. Phoenas Phollies (36V,.23V,) Female Game/Senes: Nancy Peoples Lewis (512)837·2989 4. Rosie & Rump Riders (36·24) FT. WORTH LONE STAR BOWLING 1. Charlie's Four EZ-Ten Don (817/Metro)261.2886 2. Fruits & Nuts Male Game: Joe McKellar 1. MSTS (14·2) 3. The Fab Four Male Series: Mace (Maudee) Adams 2. Four S's (12·4) Female Game: Gerri (Barracuda) 3. The Wranglers (10.6) Swanson Male Game: Bruce Berret Female Series: Gerri Swanson Male Series: Todd Pollard Female Game/Series: Lee Gonzales

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ON OUR COVER Houston's GERVAIS WRIGHT photos by Julie Hollingsworth (DA) Oak lawn Co. Cntr: AIDS Support Group 6p (OA) OlCC/DCHD: HIV Group, 6:30p (FW) COC: Care for Caregivers, Mtg., 1P (HO) Bering Church: Women's Support Group, Mtg. (HO) Ch. of Rei. Science: Healing Circle, 8p (HO) KPFT·90.1:Wild 'N' Stein, 9p (HO) MCCR: Empowerment for Living (HO) Wild 'N' Stein: KPFT Radio 90.1, 9p • FRIDAYJANUARY26 (SA) Cntr. of Positive Living: Self·Discovery SEATTLE (AU) AIDS Support Group: Mtg., 7:30p • WEDNESDAYJANUARY31 COAST TO COAST (DA) Narc. Anon.: Mtg., 8p (AR) Mid·Cities MCC: Serv., 7:30p SPOKANE (EP) Gay & les. Book Club: Mtg., 8p (AU) MCC: Serv., 7:30p (FW) Agape MCC: Prayer Serv., 7:30p (AU) Waterloo Counseling: Pos. Living & Exercise, 6:30p PORTLANO (FW) COC: AIDS Support Group, 7:30p (OA) MCCD: Serv., 7:15p (HO) Bering: Coffee House Social, 7p (DA) Oak lawn Co. Cntr: ARC Support, 6p EUGENE YOUR~ (HO) Kingdom Comm. Ch.: Movie Nite, 7p (DA) W.A.R.: Mtg., 7p • SATURDAYJANUARY27 (OA) Women Together: Mtg. (DA) Calvary Grace Cntr.: Family Fellowship, 7:30p (FW) COC: Positive Women, 5:30p (DA) Dallas Gay Youth: Mtg., lp (HO) Bering Church: Gay Men's Network, Mtg., 8p (HO) Ch. of Rei. Science: Self·Healing Classes, 8p SACRAMENTO (HO) CCF: Serv., 6:30p NATIONWIDE (HO) COR: Coffeehouse, 8p (HO) Dignity Cntr.: Les.lGay Pride Week 1990,Mtg., 7p (HO) Dignity: Mass, 7:30p (HO) MCCR: Serv., 7:15p SAN FRANCISCO CONNECTION (HO) FUC: Youth Concerned w/Gay & Les. Issues, 7:30p (HO) New Freedom Christ Church: Serv., 7:30p (HO) KPFT·90.1:, midnight (HO) Pride Awards Committee: Mtg. (HO) MCCR: Empowerment for Living (SA) Cntr. of Pos. Living: Self-Discovery Class (HO) Women for Sobriety: Mtg., lOa (SA) MCCSA: Serv., 7:30p • SUNDAYJANUARY28 • THURSDAYFEBRUARY1 (AR) Mid·Cities MCC: Serv., 10:30a& 7:15p (AU) People w/AIDS: Mtg., 7:30p 1-900-872-1114 (AU) MCC: Services 11a & 7:30p (DA) G/l Young Adults: Mtg., 7:30p (DA) Church of Metaphysics: Serv., 11a (OA) Narc. Anon.: Mtg., 8p (OA) Ch. of New Covenant: Servolla, MarrioWRich. Tx. (HO) Bering Ch.: Montrose Group Narcotics Anon., 8p Talk with up to 8Hot Guys (OA) Grace Fellowship: Serv., lla (HO) Ch. of Rei. Science: Overeaters Anon., 6:30p (OA) Holy Trinity Com. Church: Serv., lla (HO) Comm. Gospel Church: Serv., 7:30p (OA) KNON·FM: Lambda Weekly, 89.3, 2-3p (HO) Montrose Co. Cntr.: Alcoholic recovery group at once throughout the nation (OA) MCCD: Serv., 9a & lla, 7:15p (SA) Cntr. of Pas. Living: Positive Living Classes, 7:30p (OA) Narc. Anon.: Mtg., 7p for as long as you want. (OA) O.L. Christian Cntr: Serv., 10:45a (FW) Agape MCC: Serv., 10:30a& 7p (GA) MCCG: Serv., lla LOUISIANA (HO) American Gay Atheists: Open House, 2p (HO) AMIGA de Ho.: Mtg., 5p (HO) Bering Mem. Church: Serv., 10:5Oa (HO) Ch. of Rei. Science: Serv., 11a (HO) Church of Rock: Serv., 10:30a (HO) Com. Gospel Church: Serv., 11a & 6:30p (HO) FUC: Women's Group, lOa (HO) Inklings: Womynspace, Mtg., 1:30p (HO) Kingdom Comm. Church: Serv., lla ij~~~~ (HO) l&G Mormons: Mtg., 7p January Special Harttnqen (HO) MCCR: Serv., 10:45p & 7:15p (HO) Mission Church: Serv., 10:30a 3 nights for the price of 2 or (HO) New Freedom Christ. Church: Servolla (Midland/Odessa) Holy lrin. Comm. Chrch: Serv., lla 3 rooms for the price of 2 (Pearland) Dawn of Faith MCC: Servo10:15a (SA) MCCA: Serv., 10:45a (SA) ReI. Science Center: Serv., lla (SA) River City Church: Serv., lla CNA) MCC Waco: Serv., lla • MONDAY JANUARY29 (AU) ASA Support Group: Mtg., 7p (OA) Narc. Anon.: Mtg., 6p (OA) O.L.C.S.:Stonewall Narcotics Anon., 6p (FW) COC: HIV + Healing Group, 5:30p (FW) Dignity: Mtg., 7:15pm (HO) Children of Alcoholics: Mtg., 7:30p (HO) Ch. of Rei. Science: Edgar Cayce Study Group, 8p (HO) Dignity Cntr: Gay Fathers Mtg., 8p (HO) FUC: Ho. Women's Comm. Chorus Open Reh.,6:45p (HO) lone Star Band: Rehearsals, 7:30p (SA) Cntr. of Pos. Living: Self·Healing Class • TUESDAYJANUARY30 Write or call for brochure. (AU) Waterloo Counseling: Positive Living Group, 8p 120 E. Atol St. P.O. Box 2326 (DA) ARC Visitation: 7p South Padre Island, Texas 78597 (DA) F.A.R.: Mtg., 7:30p (512) 76HYLE (DA) MCCD: Oak Lawn Band Rehearsal, 7p

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Mikel Longoria (above) &mthwest Memorial Crematlon Servire Born May 30, 1956 - Died January 8, 1990 James N. Brickey died September 18,1989 of ac- "We have so little faith in the ebb and flow of life, quired immune deficiency syndrome. You spend your whole life giving-not just your 1-800·888-8042 of love, of relationships. We leap at the flow of the Ronnie Joe (Ron) Bilbo (above) tide and resist in terror its ebb. We are afraid it will time or your support or your little gifts, but devo- In Houston (718) 528-8900 tion. Sometimes you gave so much to your own October 17, 1947 - January 18, 1990 never return. We insist on pennanency, on duration, Following complications from an intestingal detriment; but in the last year or so of your life, we ~ rLu__t WIll 6: ~ ••••• ..n ~ ~ on continuity; when the only continuity possible, in bypass operation, Ron Bilbo died on January 8. He life as in love, is growth, in fluidity-in freedom." like to feel, we are proud to feel, that we helped you realize how much you deserved-and how much was well-known in Houston as a businessman, hav- Anne Morrow Lindbergh ing been an owner of Tim's Coffee Shop on Private Chapel You're free now Mikel-au revoir. you mattered. We love you-Kay, Tom, Sara, Walt, Val, Angie, Westheimer and then an advertising executive for 24 Hour Personal Service i A 1$ Pam, Louise and all of those you loved. two local gay newspapers. Ron was also a mainstay at fund-raisinq parties and shows, and his enthu- Fun Service Funeml Home siasm for life translated into caring for others who An Burial Policiee Honored needed his help. Worldwide~ Born in Pasadena, he was raised in Galena Park by his aunt, Betty McWhorter, whom he called Aun- Prices may ."ory outside Houston tie Betty, and his grandmother (now deceased). His mother (also now deceased) and her second hus- band took Ron back at one point, but sent him back to Auntie Betty when they found out he was gay. W Funeral Directors Auntie Betty loved him fiercely all his life and took [!]=- ~ care of him while he lay dying. -_.- =--- Ron Bilbo's funeral was at Houston Memorial "l'rIrlaey and dignity In times of need. " Funeral Home on Monday, January 22, at 1 p.m.,and he was buried at Forest Park. Besides his Auntie Tom Wall (above) Daniel "Dan" Warden (above) Betty, he is survived by his son, Charles Scott; his His journey is over! A beloved friend whose May 12, 1952 - January 4, 1990 aunt Doris Fuller; his cousins, Mildred Payne, Willy voyage in life was a search for answers to questions Dan resided in San Diego, California but was Brown, David Brown and Sam Fuller; and his friend, within passed away peacefully on January 7, 1990. formerly of Los Angeles and Houston. He passed Carolyn Scott. He is also survived by many close p~[)]~mJmllil~[)]~[,-~.~ He will be remembered for his youthful outlook on away at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in friends in Montrose. life, an uncompromising pursuit of perfection and Nashville, Tennessee due to AIDS complications On the day of his death, his apartment was ~ and services were held in his hometown in Tennes- robbed of all valuables, including the contents of an inexhaustible supply of good will. With all who Neptune Society of Texas, Inc. !;. :, knew him and with all whom he touched, we share see. Dan was a caring and giving person who always his safe. Anyone wishing to help defray the cost of - thought of others first. His gentle spirit touched the sorrow of his passing and cherish the fond I his funeral may send donations in care of Joe Porro, D.B.A. Memorial FUNERAL DIRECTORS [ memories of his life. Remembrances can be made many lives. His many talents, creativity and enthu- P.O.Box 66414, Houston, TX 77006.Checks should in his name to the AIDS Resource Center or AIDS siasm for life will be missed by all those who loved be made out to Betty McWhorter. If there is any • • Assistance Services of Dallas. him. He is survived by his mother, Jerri Warden of money left after paying for the funeral, Mrs. Mc- San Antonio (512) 299-1111 I We will miss you! Stewart, Tennessee, two sisters, two brothers-in-law, Whorter will donate it to the Bering Memorial Fund, Ron, Doug, John.John, a niece and numerous family and friends. His farni- a cause that was near to the heart of Ron Bilbo. Fort Worth (817) 335-1111 j Iy would appreciate donations in his name to the 1~ ~ Linda & Kaye AIDS Foundation-Houston. Ii Houston (713) 695-2222 m , Austin (512) 450-1111 ~ ~ Dallas (214) 374-1111 ~ ~ ~ i 1. ~ j m m Thomas Allin Peacock (above) March 1, 1936 - December 24, 1989 Leonard G. McAlpin of Houston, Texas died on m~ m~ Tom's battle with AIDS ended on Christmas Eve Monday, January 1, 1990. Son of Helen Braud and morning at the VA Hospital in Houston. He was the late Lawrence MCAlpin. A native of Lufkin, preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Mae Texas, formerly of New Orleans, Louisiana and a In memory of Curtis Eugene Pope, who departed Inside Texas 1(800)842-2132 "'" Robinson Allin and many friends. He is survived by resident of Houston for past 15 years. Funeral ser- this realm January 13, 1990. Born September 25, I his loving mother, Elizabeth Allin Henderson of San vices were held on January 8 in Gretna, Louisiana. 1948in Atlanta, Georgia, he spent most of his adult Fax (713)862-2272 Antonio and an uncle, Phillip Allin of Lafayette, Loui- Leonard will be deeply missed by all his friends life in Houston. Very active in community activities I In his spare time, professionally he managed several siana. Tom, a Houston native and Anny veteran, had and the people who loved him dearly. He was al· ~ All phones are answered in Houston been active for years in politics and was a sue- Montrose businesses. He will be missed by all who ways there for you if you were in a time of need. !~ Serviced by cessful exhibitor of Persian cats. Thanks to friends Goodbye my beloved, you will always be in my II knew him. A memorial service will be held at 7:30 and the Interfaith team for making his last days at mind and in my heart through eternity. p.m. on Thursday, February 1 at Houston Mission ~ local mortuary services home with his pets possible. Joseph Church, 3217 Fannin, upstairs. ~-"r~'~-"~"'&'~..:'x"J~-[.l()=~~~

PAGE 74 TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1 1990 TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY1 1990 PAGE 75 DALLAS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES (Area Code: 214) Wave, The 4025 Maple Ave. . . 559-4380 Douglas Park Apts 3109 Douglas 521-8949 Zippers. . 3333 N. Fitzhugh 526-9519 POLICY1: )Nonprofit groups & organizations-listed free. Findlt (ApI. Locators) " .3002 Wycliff 520.2300 2) Nightclubs, cafes, retail & commercial businesses- DALLAS COUNSELING (Area Code: 214) DALLAS ATTORNEYS (Area Code: 214) Legacy Counseling Cntr 5844 Richmond 520.8534 only those who choose to support TWT by advertising Birdwell, Jerr; A. 357.3311 Oak Lawn Comm. Servo 2017 Cedar Springs .520.8108 on a regular monthly basis are listed in the TWT Guide Flint, Bruce 3710 Rawlins 14th Floor. . 522-4878 DALLAS DOCTORS/DENTISTS (Area Code: 214) and become eligible to receive magazines for Kowalski, John 3210 Oak Lawn ' 526-9699 Andruczk, Robert, M.D 3514 Cedar Springs 520.1810 distribution. Manasco, Randy 714 Jackson SI. #200 939-9822 Olson, Richard, D.O 3514 Cedar Springs #200 520.1810 Nelson, M. William 3102 Oak LawnlLock Box 113 526·9881 Maclean, Graeme S., M.D., Ph.D.... 302 W. 91h 51.,Ste. E .. 943.3136 Solomon, King 2911 Turtle Creek #300 522-4522 Nelson- Tebedo Comm. Ctr. for AIDS .4012 Cedar Springs. 521.5124 AUSTIN CLUBS (Area Code: 512) Stewart, Charies L.. . 3500 Oak Lawn #400 521·3804 Watson, Terr; A., D.O 3807 Oak Lawn #204 520.7200 TEXAS ORGANIZATIONS Alegro ... ..912 Red River...... opening soon Wilk, David 3710 Rawlins 14th Floor. . .522-4878 DALLAS FITNESS CENTERS (Area Code: 214) THRF AIDS Legal Resource Project. .1·800·828-6417 Boathouse...... 407 Colorado. .474·9687 Wright, David L. ' (24·Hours) . . 269-4642 Club Body Center 2616 Swiss 821.1990 TEXAS GROUPS BASED IN AUSTIN (Area Code: 512) 'Bout Time. .9601 N. 1·35. ..832·5339 DALLAS BUSINESSES/SERVICES (Area Code: 214) Fitness Exchange 2525 InWOOd#233 956.8311 B.OAT. . .720 Brazos SI. #602178701. . .. 472·3333 Buckles Saloon " 115 San Jacinto ....•...... 478-5837 Abacus Printing 3810 Congress #123 528-1332 Midtown Spa 2509 Pacific 821.8989 Gay & Lesbian Tejanos P.O. 13501178711 .. 280-6107 Chain Drive. . 504 Willow 480·9017 Autobahn (records & tapes) 4411 Lemmon #105 522·HNRG DALLAS ORGANIZATIONSIHELPLINES (Area Code: 214) Gay Student Networl

PAGE 76 TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1 1990 TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1 1990 PAGE 77 Pegasus Softball Assoc.. .. P.O. Box t90936 John 361-7883 FORT WORTH RESTAURANT (Area Code: 817) Lutherans Concerned 623.8633/666-4931 Colt 45's AIDS Trouble Fund P.O. 66804.. . 526-801 Pentamine Mist Treatments 521·5t24 D.J.'s Restaurant...... 1308 St. Louis 927-7321 MCCR 1919 Decatur 661.9149 PWA Coalition of Dallas P.O. 4338 . . 941-0523 GALVESTON COUNSELING (Area Code: 409) Community Alliance of Hou P.O. 272066 227-651 MCC New Freedom in Christ 3322 White Oak 663-8377 Comm. for Public Health Awareness P.O. 3045 522.508 Police Harassment Reporting. . 528-4233 New Day Counseling. .(John D. Cox) . r., .. 762·1464 Pentecostal Family of Mont. 5309 Feagan. . 663-8646 Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns 823·23t7 GALVESTON CLUBS (Area Code: 409) Couples/H?uston (Couples Nat'l) P.O. 70884177270-088 Presbytery of New Covenant 41 Oakdale 526.2585 Crisis Hotline 228-15d Hazzle-Dazzle Dallas, Inc.. . P.O. 224562175222-4562 Garbo's 2214 Mechanic 763·5922 Rothko Chapel 1409 Sui Ross. . 524.9839 Stonewall (Narcotics Anonymous) P.O. 567622175356 Kon-Tiki . . .315 23rd (Tremont). . .763-6264 Delta Lambda Phi (U of H) 529-321 St. Stephen's Episcopal Church 1805 W. Alabama Diana Foundation. . .. P.O. 6652317726 Suicide & Crisis Center. .. 828-1000 Mary's II . .2502 QV, St. 763·9435 Unitarian Men's Group. . .528-1571 Sunday Afternoon Book Club. .. 941·81t4 Mary's 2·2. . .. (next to Mary's II) .763·9951 Dignity Center 3217 Fannin 528-011' Weslayan Fellowship. .664.6699 Drug Abuse Hotline. . t.800-662.HELI Texas AIDS Networ1

PAGE 78 TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1 1990 TWT JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1 1990 PAGE 79 T.G.A.A. Houston...... •. . ,P,O, 66973#1194177006 Poco Loco,,,,,,,,,.-, ,208 West Ave" "",733-5660 Brethren/Mennonite Council for tes. & Gay Concerns """""'" Transsexual Hetpline-Houston "",.,., ",5224526 Pump House""",,,,, ,2022 McCullough",,, .. ,,,,, 733-3995 , , , , , ,P,O, 65724 ",.,' wash. DC/2oo35, , ,(202)462.2595 Visiting Nurses Assoc. '''',''''''''''','''''''' ,520·8115 Ropers & Wranglers, , , . , ' ,722 San Pedro ' , , , , , , ,226-0982 Design Industry Foundation for AIDS (DIFFA) , ' , , , , , , , , , , , , -WIRE (Women's Info, & Referal) , , , , , ,528-2121 Silver Dollar Saloon " " ,1418 N, Main " ,227·2623 , ,150 West 26th SI. Suite 602, New York, NY 10001 Women for Sobriety, ,,(Pat), , " ,900 Lovett #203A , , , , ,520·1501 2015"""""""" .2015 San Pedro",,,,,,,,,,,,,, .733·3365 "",,""",," "" ,(212)727·3100 Women's Center, ,528-6798 SAN ANTONIO ORGANIZATIONS (Area Code: 512) Emergence International, 2604 P. SI. N.w, Women's Group at First Unitarian Church, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,7234237 AIDS Bulletins (computer) '" .""""""",,,,.,,,, ,824·2335 .. , . , , , , , , , ,WaShington, DC/20007, , , , ,(202)9444360 Women's Reading Group, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , " , , , , , " ,589{)()()5 AIDS Information. '" ,82H!218 Federation of Parents & Friends of Les. & Gays lnc, , , , , , , , , , , , , , Womynspace "'"'''''''' ,P,O. 980601 """""", ,660·9517 Alamo Business Council (Prof./Social) " , ".' , , , , ,P,O, 15481178212 , , , , ,P,O, 27605 , ' , , ,WaSh" DC/20038-7605' , , , ,(202)638-4200 HOUSTON RESTAURANTS(Area Code: 713) Alamo City Men's Chorale, ., """""'.,"" P,O, 120243178212 Fund for Human Dignily"""" ,668 Broadway Suite 410, BabaYega .. , .. ,.. .,' .2607 Grant St" "" '" ,522-0042 Alamo City Volleyball, ",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,664·2434 "",""," .New York, NY 10012"""""" ,(212)529-1600 Charlie's Restaurant """ .1102Westheimer """" ,522·3332 Alamo Human Rights Committee, , , ,820·3053 Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) , Chepultepec. """" ,813 Richmond, """"" ,522·2365 Alcohol Counseling & Detox MHMR 421 6th SI. """"",2254227 , , , ,60 Varick SI., Ste. 3E, New York, NY 10013, , , ,(212)966.1700 House of Pies "" " , """,3112Kirby""" ,528-3816 Classic Chassis Car Club, " , , , , , , ,P,O, 33654 , ,342·5230 Gay & Lesbian Democrats of America '" Pot Pie. . ,1525 Westheimer , , ,5284350 Crisis Hotline (24 hours) , , ,2274357 ,1742 Mass, Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20003, HOUSTON THEATRES (Area Code: 713) Detoxification Center, , , , , , , , , , ,622 Dolorosa , , , , , , , , , , ,225·5481 """""""" """"" ' ""'" ,(202)547·3104 Dreem Kats """,""'" ,339W, 19th, ,664·7217 Drug Abuse MHMR """" ,3721A S, Presa SI. ",," ,,533·9156 Gay & Lesbian Parents Coalition Internal. , , , , , , ,P,O, 50360 , , , , , , , Stages"."""", ,3201 Allen Parkway"""""" ,52·STAGE Fiesta Run """"""',""""'"'''' P,O, 169672178260·3272 " , , , , " , , , " WaSh" DC/20004 , , . , , , , , " ,(703)548-3238 The Company We Keep (Theatre) , , , , , Lee Harrington , ' , , ,523-9000 Gay & Lesbian Parent Coalition, , , , " " ,2839 N,W, Military #508 Gay Ex.Jehovah's Witnesses, "A Common Bond" , , , , , , , , , , , , The "Group" (Theatre Workshop) , ' , , , , , , , , , ' , ,522·2204 Gay Switchboard, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,Bar Info, ' , , , , ,734·2833 , " , ,P,O, 405 , " , ,Ellwood City, PAl16117 , , " ,(412)758-0704 HUNTSVILLE ORGANIZATION (Area Code: 409) Helpline (Drug Abuse Central) , . , , ,225-4066 Gay Rights National Lobby ","","'. P,O, 1892,WaSh" DC 20013 Sam Houston Gay Students Assoc. , , " ' ,SHSU Box 2959177341 Integrity"""""""" ,P,O, 15006 , " •. """ ,,6644920 ...... , .. , ,(202)546·1601 KILLEEN ORGANIZATION (Area Code: 817) Lambda AA, , , , , " , , , , " , ,111 W. Laurel. , , , , , , , " , , , , ,225-5611 Hispanic United Gays l.lberado . ,561914th Ave, #1·C AIDS Referral & Helpline, ,,526-2992 LGDT/San Antonio, , ' , , , , , , , , ,660-3723 ""',""'," """"''''''''''"" Brooklyn, NY 11219 LONGVIEW CLUB (Area Code: 214) LISA (tes, Info, SA)""""" "P,O, 12327"",,,,,,, ,828-LlSA Human Rights Campaign Fund, Choices""""",,,,, 1016 E, Marshall, """ ,753·1052 Lutherans Concerned """, P,O,290008, , , , ,696.()307/734'()759 ,," ,P,O, 1396,WaShington, DC 20013 """ ,(202)6284160 Jamz , , " , " " , ,1023 Hwy, 31 So, , ' ,758-0046 Names Project""""",,, ,P,O, 120123",,,,,,,,,,, ,824-4766 Indian AIDS Hottine """""'''''''''''' " , , , , ,1-800.283-2437 LONGVIEW ORGANIZATIONS (Area Code: 214) Parents of Gays, , , " , , , ' , " , , , , , , , , .736-6847 Lambda Legal Defense""""""""", 132W,43rd NYC 10039 American Red Cross/AIDS Suppcrt Group, ,753·2091 River City Stompers " , ' , , " " , , , , , " " , , , , ". """ .732·5649 "".,"","'" """"""""""""" ,(212)944·9466 Church With A Vision, , , , , , , , ,420 E, Cotton SI. ' , , , ,759-9940 Runaways (Youth Service Project), , , , , , , , , , , ,,299-7660 Media Fund for Human Rights, "","'" P,O, 'A' Old Chelsea Sta LUBBOCK CLUB (Area Code: 606) S,A,T,GAF"""""", "'"'''''' ,821-6218 "',"''',,' "N,Y" NY/1OO11"',,"""," ,(212)989-6622 The Beach"""" "" ,520611th & Slide, ,792-4783 San Antonio AIDS Found, , , , " , ,,3530 Broadway, , , , , " ,733·1853 Mothers of AIDS Persons, , ,P,O, 89049 , , .San Diego, CA ",92138 Charlie's" , , , , " " , , ' ,1606 Clovis Road, , ' , ,744-4033 San Antonio Gay Pride Week Committee, , , , , , , , , ,P,O, 12063178212 National AIDS Network, , , , , , , ,2033 'M' SI. N.w" Suite 800, LUBBOCK ORGANIZATIONS (Area Code: 606) S,A, Gay Switchboard, , , , , , , , , , ,P,O, 120402 , ' " , , , , , , ,733·7300 """,""" .wash. DC/2oo36 "''',''''',' ,(202)293·2437 Community Outreach Center """,,102 Ave, S, """,,762·1019 San Antonio Men's Chorus"""" 102Wickes St "'" ,226-2324 National Assoc. of Black & White Men Together, , , , , , , office """""""""" Box 8 """ , ,798-2344 San Antonio NOW"""""" ,P,O, 33213, ,,673·6600 "" ,,' ,584 Castro SI. #140,San Francisco, CA 94114"", Integrity West Texas """""""" ' , , , , , , , , ,762-0605 San Antonio Nude Dudes, , .4506 Hidden Creek, , , , , , ,660-6258 ,," "","""',""","","" ","'" ,(415)43,.,976 LambdaAA """""",', '" ,828-33161798-2903 San Antonio Volleyball, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,923-3909/664·2434 National Assoc. of Business Councils ","'" P,O, 15145 '" L.UG,A, ' , , , , ,P,O, 84746 ' . " " .. , .. , .. 791-4499 South Texas Outreach Program for AIDSIUT Health Sci. cntr. SA '" """,'" .San Francisco, CA 94115""""" ,(415~ MCC Lubbock. " . , ... " . , ,,5501 34th St" . , , , ,792·5562 """""" .. ,,301 S, Freo #278 " """""" ,270-4621 National Assoc. of People W/AIDS , " , " , " ' , " , " , " , , " , , , , , South Plains AIDS Resource Center" " , ,P,O, 6949 ' , , , , ,792·7783 Team San Antonio ,Gay Games III-Celebration '90 .Jack ,822.Q044 "','" ,20251 SI. N,W" WaSh" DC 20006, '.,'" ,(202)429-2856 West Tex, AIDS Fund" P,O, 83120, ,1220 Broadway #1005, ,747·AIDS Tejas Motorcycle Club, ,,' ,P,O, 120295, '" ,590-8851/224-7669 National Gay Alliance ForYoung Adults" , , , , ,P,O, 190426,' McALLEN CLUBS (Area Code: 512) T,G,A.A.lS,A" " " '" """ P,O, 12651, " " " " " ,,846- TGRA , , , , , , " " , " , Dallas, TX 75219 , . , , , , , , ,(214)701·3455 P,B,D.'s Lounge, "" ,Ware Rd,@Daffodil"""",,662-8019 The Bridge (youth shelter) """,606 Wilson Blvd, """,734·9532 National Gay Health Education Foundation ""'" P,O, 784 """, MIDLAND/ODESSA CHURCH (Area Code: 9t5) SAN MARCOS ORGANIZATION (Area Code: 512) """,,''''', ,N.Y" NY 10036""""""" ,(212)563-6313 Holy Trinity Community Church, ,1607 So, Main, .Midtand ,663-8566 SWT Lesbian/Gay Alliance""""" ,P,O, 823""""" ,353-3747 National Gay Rights Advocates ' , , , , , , , , , ,540 Castro ' , , , , , , , , , , MCC , "'" ,3201 W, Wall, Midland, P,O, 1152179702 SOUTH PADRE ISLAND ACCOM. (Area Code: 512) "","'" .San Francisco, CA 94114""""" ,(415)863-3624 NEW ORLEANS ACCOMMODATION (Area Code: 504) Lyle's Deck (guesthouse) """,,120 E,Atol SI. """" 76f.L YLE National Gay/Lesbian Crisisline"""""""""" 1-800.7674297 New Orleans Guest House", ",1118 Ursulines SI. ,566·1177 TEXARKANA ORGANIZATION (Area Code: 214) National Gay & Lesbian Task Force"",,, 1517 U SI. N.w, ",'" ODESSA CLUBS (Area Code: 915) Arner.RedCross Tri-State Liv,w/AIDSSuppcrt Group821Spruce79J.5602 , , , , , , , , ,Washington, DC/20009, , , , , , , , ,(202)332-6483 WILK&FLINT Capri Club """""" 6202 W, County Rd, " ,366·9559 TYLER CHURCH (Area Code: 214) National Public Health Services AIDS Hotline, , , ,1·800·342·AIDS Nite Spot, ' ,8401 Andrews Hwy , , , , , , , , , , , , ,366-6799 SI. Gabriel cornm. Church"""" ,P,O, 130745"""" ,581-6923 North American Transvestlte-Transsexual Hotline, ",Your lawyers for ODESSA ORGANIZATION (Area Code: 915) TYLER ORGANIZATIONS (Area Code: 214) , ,1206 E, Pike St. "Seattle, WA 198122 . ,(206)329·TVTS(8266) Permian Basin Chp S,W, AIDS Com, (OASIS) , ,P,O, 13371 ,,332'()738 AIDS Support Team/Dignity Found" , , , , ,P,O, 130428, , , , , ,566-5609 United Republicans, , , , , "P,O, 65822, , , , , , ,WaShington, DC/2oo35 PORTARANSAS ACCOMMODATIONS (Area Code: 512) Dragin Productions"",,,,,,,,, P,O,6693 "" """" ,58,.,956 • Personal Injury Sea Horse Inn, ,142311th SI. ' , , , , ' , , ,749-5221 UVALDE ORGANIZATION (Area Code: 512) SAN ANTONIO BUSINESSES(Area Code: 512) Uvalde Organization , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ' , ,P,O, 1124,Uvalde, TX 76602 Bexar Florist""", ,602 Montana""", ,271·384311-800·722·3927 WACO CHURCH (Area Code: 817) • Job-Related Injuries Encore Video , ' , ,8546 Broadway , , ' , , " , , , , , ,821·5345 MCC , , ,1518 Austin Ave" ' , " , , , , , , , , .752·5331 Kevin Wagner Cards & Gifts, " , , ,,1900 San Pedro, , , , ,733-3555 WACO CLUBS (Area Code: 817) MemoriaIFuneraIDirectors,,,,,, "" """,299-1111 Tallulah's"""",,,, ,507 Jefferson #5th """'"'''' 753-9189 • All Insurance Cases Papa Jim Botanica , ' , ,5630 S, Flores ",,,,,,,,,922-6665 Waco Mining Co " , , " , , ,1826 Circle Rd" , , , , , , , ,,753-9808 Southwest Memorial Cremation serv. , , , " , " , , " , , ,1-800-888-8042 WACO ORGANIZATION (Area Code: 817) SAN ANTONIO CHURCHES (Area Code: 512) AIDS Info , ,756-AIDS • Criminal Cases as low as $150 Community of SI. Francis, ' , , , " , , ,332 Wilcox, , " , , , , , ,923·2266 AIDS/HIV Suppcrt Group, , , , , , , " , , , , " " , , , , , , , " , , ,,7565521 If only we can give them Dignity (Catholic Gays) , , ,P,O, 12484 ' , , , , , , ,349-3632 Waco Lambda Student Assoc. """"""" P,O,23254/76702·3254 First Unitarian Church, ' , , , ,607 Beryl, , , , , , , , , , , ,344-4695 WICHITA FALLS ORGANIZATIONS (Area Code: 817) faith that mountains can be Integrity , ' " "P,O. 15006 "'" " " " " " ,,684-4920 North Texas Task Force on AIDS"" ,2407 Kemp #C ' "" 761·AIDS MCCSA, " , , ,1136 W, Woodlawn" , ' , , , , ,734.()Q48 PWA Life Coalition of N, Tex, & S,Ok,2006 Bluff767-7800/1·800·252·5010 moved they will accept the Religious Science Center of Positive Living5223 McCullough 822-4422 Wichita Falls Lesbian/Gay Alliance, , , ,P,O, 6063176307 FREE CONSULTATION River City Living MCC, """ ,202 Holland" "" ,822·1121 Wichita Falls MCC, " " " " "P,O. 6094 " """"" 696-2668 illusion that mountains are SAN ANTONIO CLUBS (Area Code: 512) Bonham Exchange, "" ,,411 Bonham, """'" ,271-3811 moveable, and thus on illu- Circle J Bar , " " ,622 Roosevelt , """""" 533·9928 NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 14th Floor Crew, ",309W, Market, """""" ,223'()333 AIDS Action Council, ",., """ ,2033 M, SI. N.w, '" sionmay become a reality. 3710Rawlins. 522·4878 EI Jardin '" " " ",,106 Navarro, "'" ,223-7177 ""'" Wash" DC 20036, '" ,(202)293·28861f., (202)296-1292 Executive Spa, " , , " ,703 Ave, B, , , " " , , , , , " ,225·6607 AIDS Information recording, """ """""""" 1·800·342·AIDS No specialization implied Memories "" ,8402 Callaghan """""" ,340·1241 AIDS Treatment News ... P,O. 411258" .San Francisco, CA 94141, - Benito Mussolini Nite Owl, ' , , , , , , ,,330 San Pedro, """""'" 223·0WLS ..... , .. , ..... ,', ,(415)255'()566 Noo Zoo " """" " ,,10127 Coachliqht . "".. ,341-4778 American Foundation for AIDS Research, One-O'Six Off Broadway", "" ,,106 Pershing"""" ,82O.Q906 .1515 Broadway #3601 """ N,Y" NY 10036-8901"", • Dallas,Texas Paper Moon, "" ,,1430 No, Main"" ""'" ",225-7330 ,,(212)719-0033If., (212)719-0712

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