VOLUME 24, NUMBER 44 JANUARY I-JANUARY 7, 1999

9 TREND-O-BILIA The Latest and Gayest in Music, Books and More by Chris Salza 13 BACKSTAGE Charles Durning and Julie Harris Star in The Gin Game at Dallas' Majestic Theatre 20 FRESH BEATS A 1998 Dance Music Retrospective by Jimmy Smith 23 CURRENT EVENTS 29 LETTERSTO THE EDITOR 31 RANTING AND RAVING Please, Not Another One .., by Jeffrey L. Linthicum 33 TEXAS NEWS The Top Stories of 1998 43 ALL ABOUT HEALTH & FITNESS The Facts About Fat by Michael Kasten 47 IN MEMORIAM A Tribute to Those We Have Lost 55 ON OUR COVER Brian Chappell Photos by Jerry Stevens 61 STARSCOPE Be Careful What You Wish For as Venus Conjuncts with Neptune by C. Lichtenstein 67 TEXAS TEA Our 1998 Trivia Quiz 77 CLASSIFIEDS 93 THE GUIDE

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TWT JANUARY 1 - JANUARY 7 1999 PAGE 9 feelings of isolation and loneliness associated with being black, gay and the need to lead dual lives in modern southern society. This one is not for the faint hearted. The journal format can be daunting, but the effects of its racial revelations are lasting. ~or those of you trendy travelling buffs T constantly working the party train, making advance reservations could ensure a heck of a good time at Aspen's Gay & Lesbian Ski Week, January 23-30; (800)444- 0680. Jeffrey Sanker is already sending out invites to his tenth circuit party extravagan- za, White Party X in Palm Springs, slated for Easter weekend, April 2-5. For more info on accommodations and tickets, call (888)777-8866. And let's not forget what's being touted as the women's event of the nation, The 9th annual Dinah Shore Weekend to be held in Palm Springs, March 25-28. For tickets and free brochure, call (888)44-DINAH. nn the trendy queer forefront, some U must-haves crossed my desk that I felt the need to share. Demeter offers 80 single note pick-me-up cologne sprays ($12 each). The unique fragrances offer a scent spec- trum of enticing notes like Fig Leaf, Dirt, Tomato and a spicy Gin &Tonic. Call (800)482-0422 to check them out. For the manlier types, Vicky Tiel's Ulysse could offer an "Escape" from the daily routine. Fashion- wise Dockers Khakis are still on top of things. Abercrombie & Fitch boxer briefs can be a welcome alternative these days. The latest trend in custom shirts is being provid- ed by an English company called PINK that designs for guys and gals in color com- bos. They aren't cheap; but, then again, they're made of Egyptian cotton and surely worth getting their mail order catalog at (212)838-1928. The Seiko Kinetic watch is a personal favorite (no batteries) and the Vizio by Movado can definitely catch the eye of wristwatchers out there. The special occa- sion industry was recently challenged by the entry of two creative divas that came up with a unique alternative directed to gays and their special party needs with the intro- duction of Family Celebrations. Their cata- log offers an array of "family" oriented gifts, invitations, stationary, ceramics, home decor, clothing, sportswear and even those hard- to-find items to complete gay ceremonies and receptions. Even if you're not planning to get hitched any time soon, be a good friend-pass the tip along and get their cata- log by calling (888)335-5998 or e-mailthem at [email protected]. ~

lWT JANUARY 1 - JANUARY 71999 ustin's State Theater Company A (formerly Live Oak Theatre) presents the Texas premiere of the off-Broadway sensation, Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde, by Moises Kaufman. ~.!1:~if~2t~~.Winner of the 1998 Lucille Lortel and Outer Critics Circle Awards, the play explores the sensationalized trials and ultimate downfall of literary great, Oscar Wilde. The court- room scenes are inspired by Wilde's texts and actual legal transcripts and brilliantly portray the clash of Victorian England with Colburn's The Gin Game at Big D's the writer's biting wit and blatant homosex- Majestic Theater, 1925 Elm Street, down- uality. Gross Indecency runs January 8-31 town. The winner of the 1978 Pulitzer Prize at the Austin Community College, Rio for Drama and nominated for four Tony Grande campus, 1212 Rio Grande, Wed- Awards, this staging of The Gin Game nesdays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and kicks off Dallas Summer Musical's 1999 Sundays at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $18-$20; MasterCard Contemporary Series, open- $30 opening night includes catered recep- ing January 12 and running through January tion with the actors. For information and 17. Tickets ($20-$45) are available at all tickets, call (512)472-5143 or (512)454-TIXS. TicketMaster locations including Foley's, Fiesta and Kroger stores or can be charged San Antonio Mining Company by phone by calling (214)373-8000 or "The Friendliest Cruise Bar In Town" Metro (972)647-5700 . Open Daily 3pm-%am •••• 800 E. San Antonio · El Paso · 9%5-533-95%6

Matthew Patterson and Jo8eth Henderson are lea- tured in The X& Y Trilogy's Triskelion. You work hard. TheX&YTriiogy (three cybernetic operas by Ethos) will be staged in their entirety by Charles Durning and Julie Harris star in The Gin Austin's Vortex Repertory Company. Game at Dallas' Majestic Theater. You love your free time. Playing for a lirnited engagement only, January 7-10 at the Paramount Theatre, The Dallas Theatre Center begins the We know that. 713 Congress Ave., you can see one new year with its production of the ground- opera per night Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 breaking American classic, A Raisin in the p.m., or all three in a marathon perfor- Sun which, 40 years ago, was the first play That's why we are committed to making your move as quick and mance on Sunday, January 10 starting at by an African-American woman to be pro- easy as possible. Let our professional team of enthusiastic movers 2:00 p.m. The Black Blood, Panoptikon duced on Broadway. This stirring dramatic and Triskelion feature a cast of 18 multi- tale, which deals with a family's dreams pack, move and unpack your belongings ... all it takes is one call. talented performers directed by Bonnie and struggles to get ahead, opens January Then you can get back to whatever it was you were doing. Cullum with futuristic lighting and stage 14 at the Kalita Humphreys Theatre, 3636 , (even if it was just sitting by the pool) design by Jason Amato and Ann Marie Turtle Creek Boulevard, and runs through Gordon. This sinister sci-fi fairy tale is epic February 7. Ticket prices range from $16- theatre at its best. Tickets range from $10- $49 and can be reserved by calling DTC at $75 and advance purchase is recommend- (214)522-8499. ed. For more information, call the Para- Pegasus Theatre of Dallas continues AMERICANMOVERS mount box office at (512)469-SHOW or it's fourteenth season as it mounts its' pro- Starticket outlets at (512)478-LAVA. Warn- duction of Deadline!, a murder-mystery experienced trusted ing: this play contains adult subject matter comedy by Kurt Kleinmann. This effort is and some nudity. part of Pegasus' "All-Dallas Season" in A dream cast headed by stage and which all the plays are written by local screen veterans Julie Harris and Charles authors and three of which are world pre- 713·522·171 mieres. Reservations for this production, Durning star in The National Actors N 0 VI S I ate wid e (8 0 0') 5 2 2 • 2 6 7 0 T X DOT 5 2 8 2 0 J 5 C Theatre's production of Dallas-native D.L. which runs through March 6 and is funded

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f one thing is to be said about the Dance Tamper9r record. It was one of the biggest IMusic of 1998, it's that it was a years for records in the world this year. some truly great songs-real songs with real Boy~ are our favorite subject and Vie words that actually had something to say. Moore's "Breathe" is about the best. I For the past few years, it seems as though couldn't tell you anything about him. I the track was dominating the scene. Now don't even know what he looks like. there's nothing wrong with a bangin' track: Shame' on ZYX for not getting I'll be the first one to rush out to the floor at behind such a great record. the sound of a good 01' Danny Tenaglia or Stardust\is another male vocal- Victor Calderone slammer. The way that ist that 'pulled together all the technology has simplified things, any kid elements ahd got it all going with a few gigs of bard drive space, and a on. But the clear winner for couple of external toys, can make a musi- Best Male Record has to be cal track in their bedroom. There are more ~High""'"by the "Lighthouse than enough mediocre records out there, Family. Now that it's on making their way to the turntable's, to prove Island Records-" maybe you that. just about anyone apn produce an alb6m. M0St of these records aret done by theiwannabes, while the truly talented pro- ducers and, remixers have'figure;& out that there's only one way to go from the under- ground to the mainstream. A;d that is to hook up ~ith a great singer who can get out in front of people and'tet loose. It's quite obvious that our Producer/ Mixer of the yea~ would have to be Hex Hector. While aliI these other guys were arguing that it's'the production that makes can finally find a copy! the artist, Hex had~already figured out that _ My Record of the Year also goes to my it takes both a great track AND a great FRESH BEATS Artist of the Year. There's no vocalist. The bottom line is that Joe Blow doubt that the clear winner is Deborah out there listening 1.0 tpe radio doesn't care Cox. Her, smash single from last year, who the producer of a record is anyway. %: Most people don't even ask for an artist by name when they go into,a record store and ask about a record. They-go in singing the words! There is something to be said, however, for a track with a musical hook "that's so indigenous that everyone knows it after one listen. This year, that track was Razor & Guido's "Do It Again." Most people just refer to it as that "song that goes wah- ankh." You know the one I'm talkin' about. We had some truly glorious records this year. I can't tell you what it does to me when I hear Hannah Jones' "What The "Things Just Ain't The Same," is-still on the Child Needs." Diana King, Cher, Gloria, sales charts after 68 weeks. Hetnew sin- Mariah, Jennifer Paige and Lisa Stansfield gle, "Nobody's Supposed To Be Here," gave us more than we could have asked looks like it's going to have the same suc- for. served up her best album cess. (Both were turned out by Hex Hector, ever ...and it came with suchJa messaqe: thank you.) (Go back and listen again.) I The return of huge artists like Cher, Covers were cool, but Star\s On $4 was Madonna, Gloria and Lisa Stansfield to the about the best example of marketing a hit dance market has really helped to get record that I've ever seen. I'think those things back to where they needed to be, three girls need to do a whole album back to an emphasis on the songs and together! Not really a true cover-but as their lyrics. And that's Dance Music THIS close as you can get would be the YEAR IN TEXAS. ~

PAGE 21 PAGE 20 TWTJANUARY 1 - JANUARY 7 1999 TWT JANUARY 1 - JANUARY 71999 Team Tampa Bay presents the first annu- al North American Gay Bridge Tourna- ment in St. Petersburg, Florida. This event was inspired by the bridge event held at the Gay Games V in Amsterdam. It is Team Tampa Bay's first attempt at organizing a national event. The tournament is slated for March 5-7,1999 and will be hosted by the suncoast Resort Hotel, the world's largest would like to attend or for further organiza- gay resort. located at 3000 34th St. South tional information. (US Highway 19) only minutes away from The Dallas Metroplex Chapter of the Fort Desoto Beach, rated one of the top ten NAMES Project will present the Mr. and in the world. The tournament is Miss P.H.A.T. Tuesday Pageant at the ACBl (American Contract Bridge league) Round-Up on Sunday, January 17, 1999. sanctioned, membership is not required and The winners will preside over the Mardi is open to all . For more information, contact Gras-style costume ball coming up in Jerry Keeran at (813)258-6274, or via e-mail February, also at the Round-Up, 3912 at [email protected]. Cedar Springs. For details dial (214)520- SEWS. January 3 Prime Timers of Dallas-Fort Worth holds weekly events for regular members and guests to participate in throughout the Trinity MCC kicks off the first of a three- year. To sign up, or for additional informa- week series called " and tion about the group's 1999 events, call The Bible" at 7:00 p.m, on Wednesday, 'JI)tt4~ (972)504-8866 or (214)350-9718. January 13. Director of Spiritual Develop- To schedule an appointment for Nelson- ment Rev. Beverly Bennett will follow up on Tebedo's Community Chiropractic Clinic, consecutive Wednesdays, January 20 and held the second and fourth Tuesday of 27. Trinity MCC is located at 609 Truman each month, contact Dr. Jennifer Ryan at Street. Call Metro (817)265-5454 for addi- (214) 528-2336. The Clinic also offers tional church information. CMV Retinitis screening the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. The ifIIlIII* ",.,J clinic is located at 4012 Cedar Springs. t A--UI Oak Lawn Community Services spon- sors a Wellness Group from 10:00 a.m.- Two hundred orchestra seat tickets have 2:00 p.m. and a Sex Compulsivity Group 'V,~:. been donated to Austin's Metropolitan • from 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. each Monday at ~ lI Community Church for the January 3 :,t;. OlCS, 4300 MacArthur. For information, ti!f!,. " .: performance of "A Tuna Christmas" by the Greater Tuna Corporation. Proceeds will call (214)520-8101. "'"~::",':J.'".'.~~ EI Cicio (The Cycle) is the AIDS )';",,\\'4.'" benefit the church's building fund. Priced at Resource Center's three-month series of ';':;, ,~~:' $35, the tickets may be ordered by calling workshops that teaches Latinos about HIV (512)708-8002 and are good for this and other sexually transmitted diseases, Sunday's 2:00 p.rn. matinee performance risk taking, gay and ethnic identity and only at the Paramount Theatre. more. The next "cycle" meeting takes place at the center, 2701 Reagan Street at and Special Guests! Brown, on Saturday, January 16 from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. and lunch is provided. To Friends Associating and Relating register for this, or for any of the center's [FAR] hosts its first meeting of the new other programs, call (214)521-5124. year as members take in a performance of All women, regardless of residency sta- MANWATCH STEAK NIGHT MANWATCH $1 WELL& tus, race or sexual orientation, are encour- DANCERS 25~ DRAFT 6-8 PM VIP DANCERS BEER & MORE VIP "The Miser" at Theatre Three, 2800 Routh 6 PM-CLOSE OPEN-CLOSE WHEEL SPECIALS SPECIALS 6 PM-CLOSE OPEN UNTIL SPECIALS Street, Suite 168 in the Quadrangle, this aged to take advantage of the free mam- SUPER 2-11 PM, $1 WELL & CLOSE, Sunday, January 3. Showtime is 7:00 p.rn, mograms, breast self-exam training and SUNDAY WET $1 WELL& BEER MANWATCH $1 WELL & health education services provided in con- SHOW UNDERWEAR MALE AMATEUR BEER 10 PM-11 PM DANCERS BEER R.S.V.p. to Ken at (214)328-6749 if you 11:30 PM CONTEST STRIP CONTEST, NACHA 6-9 PM, FREE 25~ DRAFT 12:30 AM 25¢ DRAFT 10 PM-11 PM TYPE'S SHOW BUFFET PAGE 23 OPEN-CLOSE OPEN-CLOSE 12 AM 5 PM-UNTIL TWr JANUARY -j - JANUARY 7 1999 juction with the Dallas County Chapter of in the development of the resource center b the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer either making general donations or dOnatin~ Foundation by The Resource Center of specific items from lists posted at the Bill Sanders, D.V.M. Dallas on Saturday, January 23, from 9:00 Crossroads Market bookstore and Cafe a.m.-3:30 p.m. at 4012 Cedar Springs. For 1111 Westheimer, and Lobo Bookstore' 2525 Wycliff, Suite 103 information and eligibility requirements, 3939 Montrose Blvd. For more information Dallas, Texas 75219 contact Starr Eady at (214)528-9254, ext. on the Center call (713)524-3818 or write to (214) 520-8835 115. P.O.Box 2304, Houston,TX 77252. Chase Bank of Texas PRIDE Team meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. PRIDE (People Recognizing Individual Differences Equally) is the Dando Esperanza (That Which Gives bank's networking group for gay, lesbian Jan Swanson D.O. Hope,) a support group for Hispanics with bisexual, transgendered and suPportiv~ Internal Medicine I HIV Disease HIV/AIDS, meets Fridays from 12:00 noon- employees. Their mission is to support the 1:30 p.m. at the AIDS Outreach Center, inclusion of all Chase bankers, regardless Serving the Mid-Cities, Arlington & Fort Worth 1125 West Peter Smith. For additional of sexual orientation and gender ldentifica. "I spend time with my patients. I believe that HIV disease information, call (817) 335-1994. tion. For more information concerning their is a chronic disease and that early medical intervention community projects, call (713)655-5423 or can maintain health. I have a special interest in treating write to P.O. Box 2558, MS LL-1301F-20, and diagnosing complex opportunistic infections." G'A~L"~ Houston, TX 77252-2558. Body Positive Houston, Inc. offers ser- Veterinary Hospital and • ONGOING PARTICIPATION IN CLINICAL TRIALS The AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas vices to persons affected by HIV/AIDS • MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED INCLUDING (ACCT) provides free client services for through their new Wellness Center which Grooming Salon HARRIS METHODIST H.M.O. needy individuals including case manage- provides resistance training, nutritional -Gift Certificates Available 900 W. Randoll Mill, Suite 111 ment, hospital visitation, emergency finan- assessment and counseling, massage and Arlington. other forms of relaxation therapy, chiro- for Grooming and cial assistance, transportation and lTIetro (817)268-4100 HIV/AIDS education programs. ACCT, a practic services, education and peer coun- Veterinary Services non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization estab- seling. All services are provided on a slid- lished in 1985, is located at 1419 23rd St. ing scale. Hours of operation (3400 and can be reached at (409)763-5482. Montrose, Suite 610) are Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. For more information, call (713)524-2374. ilO-N Assist Hers Care Team Program helps CONSULTATIONS deal with chronic or disabling ill- Houston hosts the North American nesses. Volunteers are needed to make FOR Gay Volleyball Association's (NAGVA) client visits once or twice a week. XVII annual championships. Players from Meetings are held every second Saturday GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT across the country and Canada are at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call Specializing ill the concerns of the lesbian and gay community since 1981 expected to participate. The NAGVA (713)521-4625 or write to the program at: board, in conjunction with our local gay vol- P.O.Box 541095, Houston, TX 77254-1095. leyball group, Lone Star Volleyball Are you ready for greater success with: Association (LSVA), is organizing the event scheduled for May 20-30,1999. The o Career 0 Intimacy association currently seeks energetic vol- o Communication 0 Life unteers, steering committee members and The San Antonio Gay and Lesbian general event volunteers. A non-profit Community Center, 3126 North Saint o Focusing 0 Love organization (undetermined) will benefit Mary's St., has expanded it's no-charge psy- o Fulfillment 0 Relationships from the event. Contact LSVA's voice mail chological counseling and support group o Happiness 0 Satisfaction at (281)878-4629 for information. program. During the remainder of Decem- The Houston Lesbian and Gay Com- ber and into 1999, they will offer counseling o Inner Peace 0 Sex munity Center is requesting material contri- Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Fridays, 4:00 butions for the creation of a resource center p.m-6:00 p.m., and Saturdays, 2:00 p.rn.: for GLBT youth and young adults to be 5:00 p.m. A new support group targeted to housed at the Center located at 803 "high functioning" mentally ill gays and les- Hawthorne. The center will consist of a bians will take place every Saturday from resource video library, books, periodicals, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. For further information, articles, brochures and other donated liter- call John Martinez or Joanna Teal at ture. The community is being asked to assist (210)732-4300.

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DALLAS TAVERN already out in the community raising money. GUILD THANKS We want to thank each and every one of PUBLIC FOR you for your generosity in making our reign such a huge success. Because of your SUCCESS OF support and your undying commitment to HOLIDA Y GIFT our fun raising efforts, Reign XXIII gave PROJECT'S8 away over $30,000 to various charities. Special thanks goes to the Dallas Eagle, Dear TWT, Buddies II, Bamboleo's and Kolors, but Please allow me to take this opportunity especially to all of you. Now, people living and to use my own forum by changing hats with HIV/AIDS will have a more comfort- and speaking as Executive Director of the able life and hopefully live a little better. Dallas Tavem Guild. Our beneficiaries included The Juvenile I speak for all DTG club owners and Diabetes foundation, OlCS, the Nelson- members in thanking the public for their Tebedo Dental Clinic, the Nelson-Tebedo tremendous outpouring of generosity for Breast Cancer Center, AIDS Food Pantry this year's Holiday Gift Project. Because of and AIDS Services of Dallas, which alone their hard work and dedication, we were received over $20,000. able to fund, assemble and distribute over Thanks again for all of your generosity. 600 gift baskets and deliver them to people We can only hope you'll be as generous living with HIV/AIDS in Dallas-area hospi- and supportive to our successors, John tals, nursing homes and other care facili- Terrell and Rusti Williams. ties. The response from the public was overwhelming and I know that the project's H.M.R.S.I.M. Emperor XXIII Maverick originator, my predecessor Alan Ross, H.M.R.S.I.M. Empress XXIII would be proud of all of you and humbled Donna Dumae by the fact that the project continues in his Dallas name. Special thanks to all the club employees who volunteered their valuable time in the THANK YOU FROM true spirit of giving to make this project THE ANNEX possible, especially to Paul lewis, Kathy Jack and to Gary Monier, without whose dedication none of it would have been pos- Dear TWT, sible. I look forward to working with you all On behalf of the staff and management again on next year's project. of The Annex, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Chain of Com- Alan Gellman mand, Firedancers and all of the cus- Dallas tomers who helped to raised hundreds of dollars, along with huge boxes of food and MONARCHS XXIII toys, for local charities this past weekend. It was a great show and everyone enjoyed THANK DALLAS the festivities. Thanks again for all of your support. We look forward to serving you Dear TWT, into the new year. Reign XXIII of the United Court of the lone Star Empire is complete. You have John Downum selected our successors and they are San Antonio ~

PAGE 29 TWT JANUARY 1 - JANUARY 7 1999 TWT JANUARY 1 - JANUARY 7 1999 As a young and impressionable high p.m. the event had taken an ugly turn. school freshman, I had no choice but to be Hundreds of drunk teens littered the house fascinated with Prince and his New Power and lawn, irate neighbors were calling Generation. Here was a guy who dressed every fifteen minutes to complain about the like the Paula Abdul of the Elizabethan Era noise and the partiers were chanting like and traveled with an entourage of friends angry villagers for more stuffed pastry boasting names like Vanity and Apollonia. puffs. He wore lace, ruffles and high-heeled The madness subsided for one brief boots and sang songs about masturbation moment at midnight. We counted down the and crying doves. What's not to love? So, seconds to 1987 in unison and watched when the "royal" pop star encouraged with rapt awe as Dick Clark did his thing everyone to "party like it's 1999," I eagerly with that big ball in Times Square. At 17- embraced the concept and carried on each years-old, I had organized and executed a weekend with a host of like-minded teens gathering responsible for more than 200 who would sneak home in the wee hours hundred hang-overs, the destruction of reaking of Bartles and Jaymes wine cool- nearly $2,500 worth of property, a broken ers. toe, 11 arrests, 3 ruined relationships and New Year's Eve 1986, my tightly-knit many young adults' first taste of Alka- group of cronies and I celebrated with Seltzer. I think I peaked too soon. gusto in the home of my best friend, whose Things have certainly changed since parents were out of town. It started fairly then. Prince has dropped the familiar innocently. We had procured a mere 3 name in lew of being represented by a kegs of beer, 4 cases of the aforemen- symbol. Vanity is now a born-again tioned wine coolers, 16 bottles of assorted Christian. Our tightly-knit clique of friends, cheap wine, a startling array of Boone's who promised each other we would be Farm products, 3 bottles of Bourbon together forever, has scattered to the four DeLuxe and one bottle of Everclear-a corners of the world and my stuffed pastry tasteless, odorless grain alcohol that will recipe was lost during my move from Ohio stunt growth and cause temporary blind- to Texas. I am no longer able to party with ness. We were not only going to party like the "big dogs" and will spend today relax- it was 1999, we were going to party like ing and reflecting instead of nursing a Dean Martin, Kitty Dukakis and the monster hangover as per usual. It's not a Kennedys were coming. new year to me so much as it is simply a Being the token homosexual, I had new day. I've partied like its 1999 long orchestrated the evening within an inch of enough to know what to expect of the next it's life. I can safely say that our party was 12 months and I think we're all in for quite the only high school "kegger" in the history a ride, so buckle up. of the world to feature cocktail napkins, Many thanks to my readers and the fresh fruit spears for mixed drinks and readers of TWT for all of your support and baked proscuitto, shrimp and cream good wishes. Best of luck throughout the cheese pastry puffs. News of the impend- new year and do your best to look forward ing soiree spread quickly and by 11:00 to every day as if it were a new year. \WI PAGE 31 As we enter the last year of the century, TWf Magazine looks back on the major events of 1998 that affected gay people in Texas... AT&T EXTENDED DOMESTIC PARTNER BENEFITS Benefits to Become Available to AT&T Employee's Same-Gender Partners TEXAS - Employees of AT&T throughout John Lawrence, 55, were released on $200 bail "Where the gay and lesbian Texas were exhilerated to hear that AT&T and were arraigned on November 20 before community comes to talk." announced a tentative bargaining agreement Justice of the Peace Mike Parrot, whose court with the Communications Workers of America is located at 14350 Wallisville. The 119-year-old Individuals • Couples • Group • Family (CWA) and the International Brotherhood of Private, Confidential, Comfortable, Electrical Workers (IBEW). For the first time, law, modified by the 1995 Legislature, makes Home·Like Environment health care, dental, vision and group legal ben- homosexual sexual acts a class C misde- efits will be extended to designated same-gen- meanor. Both men are faced with a fine not to exceed $500 each. One of the men's attorneys, der partners. Mitchell Katine, commented that he could not Flexible Hours "This is historic," said LEAGUE at AT&T Co- Sliding Fee Scale President Linda Escalante. "LEAGUE congrat- believe such an arrest could take place in this day and age and indicated that he would be fil- ulates AT&T, CWA and IBEW on treating their Insurance Accepted ing a case challenging the arrests on constitu- employees with equity and fairness in the bar- tional grounds. gaining process." While challenges to the Texas , BYAPPOINTMENT Founded in 1987, The Lesbian, Bisexual, which singles out same-sex acts for prosecu- Call (214)948-5557 Gay and Transgendered United Employees tion, have been unseccessful in the past it is 223 S. Montclair Ave., in Oak Cliff • Dallas (LEAGUE) at AT&T is its oldest employee orga- agreed that this most recent case may repre- Mastercard, Visa, Amex & Discover accepted nization and serves as a model for many other sent a significant legal challenge to the law's employee groups around the country. LEAGUE constitutionality. Andres Pereira, President of has worked with AT&T and the union over the the THRF, also agreed that "it is hard to believe years in educating their constituencies about that two years from the millennium we are still issue affecting our communities. This agree- considered criminals in Texas for engaging in ment is another very important first in treating private consensual conduct. This case clearly all employees with equity and fairness. demonstrates that 21.06 is still being enforced TWO HOUSTON MEN and dispels the argument used by opponents of ARRESTED. DURING its repeal that the statute has no real effect. The THRF will be fighting on behalf of these individ- CONSENSUAL SEX uals and will be working with Katine and The State's Sodomy Law [Lambda legal Defense] to have 21.06 ruled Expected to be Challenged unconstitutional." 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"Obviously, that's Fights AIDS, and a board member of the National Association deputies responded to a false report of an what we're hoping," said Clarence Bagby, of People With AIDS. armed intruder at a northeast Harris County President of the Houston Gay and Lesbian Political Caucus. "We certainly hope to move For our free 60-page guide to Every apartment complex. Once on the scene, officers Question were met by a man in the parking lot who con- forward, and we'd love to see it move all the way selling your life insurance, call our You Need firmed the existence of the alleged armed up the ladder and be declared unconstiutional. To Ask caring and knowledgeable staff at Before intruder and directed them to a second floor We need to get this off the books." District Selling Your unit. Upon unrestricted entry, deputies encoun- Attorney J. B. Holmes, Jr. placed into question TM 800-932-0050. 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1WT JANUARY 1 - JANUARY 71999 PAGE 33 PAGE 32 inal court system. "If they want a good case to "The Turtle Creek Chorale, like no other sound throw this law out on, they may have their on Earth." Upcoming concert information was opportunity," Holmes added. "We plan to go for- displayed at the end of the video clip. The ward." PSA's aired in Dallas on WFAAIChannel 8 Texas is one of six remaining states that (ABC). DDB/Needham and WFAA-TV/Channel makes consensual sex, both oral and anal, 8 were major season promoters. The PSA's If you are living with HIV, Cancer, or between homosexuals a crime, even if the sex resulted in increased concert ticket sales as takes place behind closed doors. Incredibly well as awareness of the Turtle Creek Chorale. another life threatening illness... enough, thirteen other states have sodomy laws "We are thrilled to have our Public Service on the books banning such activities between Announcements win this significant award," couples including heterosexuals. Many state said Dr. Timothy Seelig, Artistic Director of the constitutions provide greater protection of priva- Turtle Creek Chorale. "This award is testament cy than the U. S. Constitution. Neil McCabe, a to the tireless efforts and dedication of Chorale "You can become the South Texas College of Law professor, agrees member and officer, Phillip Weir. We are truly with activists on the privacy issues of this case honored to have his professional experience and concurs that the Texas law is unconstitu- assist our marketing efforts." beneficiary of your own life tional. "In these essentially private activities, people are protected as part of a constitutional MURDERER FOUND insurance policy - TODAY!" right to privacy." NOT GUILTY Although the defendants are unable to com- Austin Gay Man Was Victim ment pending future litigation, their discomfort AUSTIN - In July of 1996, Pablo Zuniga was somewhat vindicated when the individual was brutally stabbed to death on the north who initiated the false report, later identified as shore of Town Lake in Austin and Charles Rodger David Nance, plead no contest to filing Edward Lowery was charged with the crime. It a false report and served a fifteen day jail sen- has taken for the case to come to trial and on tence. As to why the phony call was made to the Friday, September 25 a jury found this mur- The Medical Escrow Society authorities, David Jones, an attomey for Gamer derer not guilty. "It is so clear that Charles low- and Lawrence, said by way of explanation that We are the nation's oldest and largest advocate for you, ery killed my brother and he used an anti-gay a possible personality conflict between the self-defense claim to get away with it," said the insured. Since 1989, we have helped thousands of caller and the defendants may have been at the Manuel Zuniga. "Lowery said that Pablo made root of the incident. people receive up to 85% of the face value of their life an unwanted pass at him and then tried to rob insurance policy in cash. Our service is quick, free and TURTLE CREEK him." In court, the defense stated that Zuniga CHORALE WINS had ordered Lowery to 'drop his pants give him totally confidential. All types of policies qualify, and his wallet' - "my brother was deaf and mute. there is never any obligation. Client information kits and TELLYAWARD He could not speak. There's no way this could The Dallas Based, Award Winning Chorus have happened ...Lowery has gotten away with applications can be requested 24 hrs. a day by calling: Received Public Service Announcement Award murder. I am shocked and broken hearted. I DALLAS - The award winning Turtle Creek believe we lost this case the minute the The Medical Escrow Society . Chorale was proud to announce the addition of defense said that Pablo was gay and that he'd a "Telly" to its collection of awards. All three of 'allegedly' made an unwanted pass toward the Chorale's Public Service Announncements Lowery. It was obvious that the jury sided with 1-800-422-1314 (PSA) have received the prestigious Telly said that Pablo was gay and that he'd 'alleged- Award. The ''Telly'' is a national award founded ly' made an unwanted pass toward Lowery. It OUR INTERNET ADDRESS: WWW.MED-ESCROW.COM in 1980 to showcase and bring recognition to was obvious that the jury sided with Lowery outstanding non-network and cable TV comer- from that very moment," explained Diana cials. Over 20 highly qualified production pro- Acuna, Manuel Zuniga's girlfriend. "I never fessionals from all regions of the United States knew that anti-gay sentiment would carry such judged the entries. All of the judges were them- weight in Austin ...Pablo deserved better." "Viatical Settlements provide the freedom to see selves previous "Telly" recipients. "This verdict illustrates that not only are gays The three PSA's, created by Philip Weir of victims of violence in Texas, but we are often that wishes and desires are fulfilled and allows a DDB NeedhamfTeleworks, presented lush, treated unfairly by the judicial system," said beautiful images of the Grand Canyon, clouds, Dianne Hardy-Garcia, Executive Director of participation in matters that are important with shooting stars and other natural settings with LGRL of Texas. "Texas has had too many a sense of independence and dignity. " the Chorale singing in the background. A cases in which murderers of gays have gotten voice-over quoted lines such as "Now imagine light sentences. It is hard for me to believe that this feeling without an airplane." "If nature had this is still happening in 1998." .r.1Ir. a soundtrack, we'd be it," and "You know that In 1988, Judge Jack Hampton of Dallas choir of angels you hear when you are one neglected to give a life sentence to the mur- ".r'T;' with nature? We're it." All statements end with derers of two gay men, Tommy Lee Trimble

PAGE 34 1WT JANUARY 1 - JANUARY 71999 1WT JANUARY 1 - JANUARY 7 1999 PAGE 35 and John Griffin. Hampton stated in The Dallas is advocacy and grassroots organizing." tingents, with Houston and San Antonio being their facility and overall production costs of the Times Herald, " These guys that got killed NGLTF is also currently funding the equally well represented. Team Dallas was show. Tony Vallone underwrote the entire post- wouldn't have gotten killed if they hadn't been Equality Begins at Home Campaign. "The made up of fifty-five athletes, and Team Austin concert dinner party at his popular restaurant, cruising for teenage boys to pick up. I don't most important aspect in our fight for equality sent the largest group of representatives total- Tony's, as he had for the past three years. care much for , cruising the streets pick- is at the state and local levels, not ing sixty-nine. Texas athletes ranged in areas Continental Airlines donated all flight arrange- ing up teenage boys." The murderer in that Washington," said Bagby. "Our grassroots of expertise that included marathon, volley- ments for the stars and musicians and the lux- case, Richard Lee Bednarski, had his first campaign has to be organized so we send ball, bowling, track and field, bridge, tennis, ury Hotel donated rooms for the headliners. parole hearing in 1996. the right people to lobby at the state and nat- physique, softball, soccer, cycling and tiona I levels." Houston businesses showed the true spirit of triathlon. Team Austin was also proud to have Bagby explained that one theme of the giving as they bent over backwards to make HOUSTONIAN APPOINTED sent a forty member rowing team - Row Team Task Force is "Invest in Equality at All Levels." sure the much needed funds were raised for TO NATIONAL BOARD Austin [RTA]. This was the first time the sport such a worthy cause. He tries to tell people that "If you only plan on Clarence Bagby Began Term on Board of was officially recognized by Gay Games orga- The American Foundation for AIDS contributing $30 this year, the give $10 to a Directors, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force nizers. RTA had already garnered sixteen Reasearch [AmFAR] is the nation's leading local political group, $10 to a state and $10 to medals in coast-to-coast races in a period of non-profit organization dedicated to the sup- HOUSTON - On May 16, the National Gay a national." ~ eleven months. "These guys trained extremely port of HIV/AIDS research. Funded by private and Lesbian Task Force Board of Directors This effort was seen by the Houston Gay ~ hard," explained Head Coach Matt Diefenbach. philanthropic contributions, AmFAR has convened for its second quarter meeting in and Lesbian Political Caucus as Bagby

"I've enjoyed every minute of working with invested over $144 million in support for its :11 Washington, D.C., introducing three newly explained the preview of Nicky Silver's critical- them," said Diefenbach; a ten-year veteran of programs, primarily through grants to more appointed Board members. Among the three, ly acclaimed off-Broadway comedy Fit to Be both collegiate and Olympic coaching. than 1,700 research teams since its founding Clarence Bagby of Houston is now the only Tied. With a reception to meet Texas guberna- Texas teams have been represented at the in 1985. Some of the groups in Houston who Texan currently serving on the Board. torial candidate Gary Maur, and NGLTF's past four Gay Games, with San Antonio having have benefited from AmFAR funding have A longtime Houston activist, Bagby helped Executive Director, Kerry Lobel, the evening brought home the first medal, a silver medal in included Rice University, the Montrose Clinic, found the Houston Lesbian and Gay was a combined benefit for the Caucus' track, for the state of Texas. Although Dallas Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Southern Community Center. He has also been active in Political Action Committee, the Lesbian Gay was not represented at the first Gay games in University, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital and the Houston Gay and Lesbian Political Caucus Rights Lobby of Texas and the National Gay San Francisco, the team has since received Houston Institute for the Protection of Youth. for nearly ten years and currently serves as Lesbian Task Force. The event was held at President. In addition, he served as co-chair of the most medals in the state. Throughout the Stages. last three games, Dallas has proudly accepted the Human Rights Campaign Houston Federal "My first meeting was a very humbling expe- "RUN FOR HOPE" seventy-four medals: forty gold, twenty-two sil- Club. Bagby has been involved in a number of rience. The wealth of activity, grassroots orga- REMEMBERED JAMES BYRD ver and twelve bronze. Houston civic groups, including the Houston nizing and leadership on the Board made me Victim Enterprise Community Governance Board and feel life I have a long way to go," explained Honored December 10-13 the Greater Houston Preservation Alliance. He BARRY MANILOW RAISES Clarence Bagby whose appointment is a very TEXAS - Hate crime victim James Byrd's is currently self-ernployed as a fund raising and distinguished accomplishment, not only for $300,000 FOR AmFAR public relations consultant. Bagby's efforts as tragic death this summer was a terrible and himself but for the entire state of Texas. Houston Event Brings Four Year poignant reminder to gay Texans and to all a new Task Force Board member will include Total Close To $2 Million people across the nation of the need for appro- increasing Task Force visibility in Texas and TEXAS TEAMS TRAVEL HOUSTON - Saturday, July 25, at the priate and immediate hate crimes legislation, fostering partnerships with local gay, lesbian, Arena Theater, Barry Manilow captivated a both nationally and in the Lone Star state. The bisexual and transgendered groups in the TO GAY GAMES V Texans Travel ToAmsterdam To Compete in the full house at the fourth annual American brutal murder of Matthew Shepard in Wyoming state. Gay Community's Answer to the Olympics Foundation for AIDS Reasearch [AmFAR] only served to refresh our collective memory of The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Concert Gala, Houston and AmFAR-Together the shocking Broussard case in Houston, the has worked to eliminate , violence TEXAS - On August 1, members of the in Medical Research IV. The event, which hate killing of Nicholas West in Tyler and the and injustice against gay, lesbian, bisexual and Texas gay and lesbian community proudly rep- raised $300,000 for AmFAR, brings the total countless other crimes, both reported and transgendered people at the local, state and resented the state in Amsterdam, Holland as for these sellout galas to almost $2 million. unreported, committed against minorities on a national levels since its inception in 1973. As the opening ceremonies commenced the fifth Opening up the evening, acclaimed singer daily basis. part of a broader social justice movement for Gay Games. Fifteen thousand athletes from Lois Walden warmed up the Arena Theater freedom, justice and equality for all, NGLTF's Sixty-four countries around the world crowded Mr. Byrd's memory has been honored by the creating a fabulous beginning for a grand naming of a park in Jasper, located one block goal is to create a world that respects and cel- themselves into Holland's new Arena Stadium. evening. Former anchorman and President of away from his family's home. Additionally, he ebrates the diversity of human expression and The mile-long "Parade of of Athletes" and Stonefilms of Texas, Ron Stone, kept the was remembered December 10-13 with the identity where all people may fully participate entertainers such as Bjorn Again and The pace as emcee for the evening. Also on hand "Run For Hope - A Tribute to James Byrd," a in society. Weather Girls made it an awe-inspiring night. for the fundraising gala was special guest, four-day long relay-style run from Byrd's "One of my major goals, basically my main Along with the athletes, singers, dancers actress Sigourney Weaver. hometown of Jasper to the steps of the Texas focus, as a Board member is to enhance the (including Pieces Dance Troupe from Dallas), The success of the evening is due to all Capitol in Austin. Runners carried a torch of visibility of the Task Force in Texas," explained actors, musicians, artists and photographers Houstonians who gave from the heart for the hope in a demonstration of their committment Bagby. "Right now, NGLTF suffers from 'lack of joined the athletes for the eight-day event credit syndrome.' This is a real challenge, competing in 29 sports events and 14 cultural event, but the success can also be attributed to the ending of hate crimes. because how do you get credit for helping events, bringing true meaning to the games to the kind donations of many others. Mr. "The Run for Hope higlighted our united other groups? We have started and even facil- theme: "Friendship Through Culture and Manilow, Lois Walden and Sigourney Weaver, efforts to end hate crimes - I hope this effort will itate projects, but you do not see our name Sports." all provided their appearances at no charge. serve as a fitting tribute to James Byrd," said attached to it. The Task Force's main objective Dallas and Austin made up the largest con- Arena Theater owners Barry and Donna Dianne Hardy-Garcia, Executive Director of Morgan donated, for the fourth year, the use of LGRL. The Lesbian Gay Rights Lobby of

PAGE 36 TWTJANUARY 1 - JANUARY 7 1999 TWT JANUARY 1 - JANUARY 7 1999 PAGE 37 Texas, one of the sponsors of the event that lead is anyone's guess. One can only hope was also presented by St. Andrews Pres- that the history of hate that has claimed Paul byterian Church, Texas NAACP, Texas NOW, Broussard of Houston, James Byrd of Jasper, AFL-CIO, the Jewish Federation, Texas and countless unnamed others will end with Freedom Network!Texas Faith Network, Texas its latest martyr, Matthew Shepard. Civil Rights Project, American Jewish Con- On Capitol Hill, for the moment at least, gress, Texas IMPACT, Texas Faiths United, St. the halls of Congress were less concerned Edwards University Campus Ministry, the Civil with echoes of presidential impeachment and Rights Project, the Anti-Defamation League seemed to have been shocked into their prop- and Austin Latino/a Lesbian Gay Organization er senses by uglier demons hidden within the (ALLGO). fabric of national life. Our recently overex- "Bringing the torch from Jasper to Austin posed President spoke of the need to exam- showed people all over the country that we are ine the significance of the events in Laramie, committed to ending Texas' legacy of hate Wyoming and how acting on them through crimes. Hate crimes have terrorized and intim- legislation would morally uplift us as a nation. idated whole groups of people for far too long. He encouraged us to do more and reminded The Run for Hope served as a call to action for us that all Americans deserve protection from our community," explained Gary Bledsoe of hate. "There is nothing more important to the Texas NAACP, the National Asso-ciation for future of this country than our standing togeth- the Advancement of Colored People. er against intolerance, prejudice, and violent "Participation in the Run for Hope was sym- bigotry, " he stated that tragic weekend. He bolic of our vision for the future of Texas - a added that it was not too late for Congress to future that is free of the violence that seeks to take action, referring to the Hate Crimes divide us on a basis of race, ethnicity, sexual Prevention Act. orientation, disability, gender and religion," Across Texas, the shockwaves were being stated Hanna Riddering of Texas NOW, the felt on several fronts. Openly gay City Council- National Organization of Women. member Annise Parker issued a statement urg- ing Houstonians and lawmakers to lobby in The biggest news story of 1998 was also favor of strengthening the state's vague hate one of the saddest we've reported on during crimes law. The ever-pending congressional the past decade. The brutal slaying of enactment that would add sexual orientation, Matthew Shepard in Wyoming made all of us gender and disability as protected classes even more aware of the ignorance, hatred which had been at the epicenter of all initiatives and bigotry that still exists in America today. including the 1997 legislation that was defeated Only time will tell if anything positive results by two votes in the Texas House. In response to from this atrocity. lWT reported on the case, the incident, Houston Mayor Lee Brown called a and on how this shocking event effected gay press conference on Tuesday to bolster his people in Texas. In mid-October, TWT pre- efforts on behalf of the gay and lesbian commu- sented the following Viewpoint by Associate nity. Brown's own initiative called for accurate Editor Chris Salza, which summed up the feel- hate crime statistics and provided for a coordi- ings of anger, rage and compassion we were nator and community hotline. all experiencing. Gay conservative favorite Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Garry Mauro put it RITCHIE & GLASS MATTHEW SHEPARD MURDER best when he said, "As Texas and the nation ATTORNEYS AT LAW Strangely and unfortunately, in the wake of becomes increasingly diverse, we must cele- Matthew Shepard's passing, the country has brate that diversity and look for ways to ensure suddenly rediscovered the importance of hate that the talents of all Texans are utilized to the CRIMINAL DEFENSE crime legislation. The particular brutality of fullest. We must ensure that all Texans are pro- this case has galvanized the gay and non-gay vided equal oppotunity for good jobs and safe SEX CASES· DWI· DRUG CASES streets and neighborhoods." communities alike in ways that only tragedy ASSAULT • ALL CRIMINAL CASES can. The events of this past weekend have set Across the state, several candlelight vigils into motion a chain of socio-political effects took place in Shepard's name. 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PAGE 43 PAGE 42 TWT JANUARY 1 - JANUARY 71999 in a steam room is water weight, not fat. So the case. Trust me here, as you start to eat let's say you lose two pounds of water in more frequently, you won't want to eat one sitting in the steam room. As soon as large meals, you just won't be that raven- you drink two pints of water, that weight is ously hungry. now back on the body. Sometimes we wind • Don't eat dinner late and don't eat with fat up drinking a high calorie drink after gain- friends. Dinner should be consumed as ing the water weight back and then some. early as possible. Like 6:00pm. It would be Here's a little bit of information about ideal to consume nothing after that, if you those love handles. According to the are serious about losing fat. A high protein, Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, the low fat, low carbohydrate snack at 9:00 average American male picks up 10 may be ok. Remember, carbohydrates are pounds between his 25th and 35th birth- absorbed and are ready to be used as else at this day. That excess weight usually ends up energy. At night, when we are at rest, those around the mid-section. Men tend to gain carbs will be stored as fat since they are fat from the inside out. Visceral fat and not being used. And about those fat treatment then superficial fat. If you are pushing a friends. They are those that eat cheese- 40" waist, then you probably have a lot cake for dessert. If you're the only one more body fat than you can see hovering who's sitting at the table without a slice in over your belt. You are at high risk for coro- front of you, sooner or later you'll give in to center~? nary artery disease, heart disease, dia- the crowd and become part of those fat- betes, high blood pressure, insulin resis- ties! Find folks that eat healthy like yourself Depression, anxiety, drugs, alcohol and tance and other nasty health risks. The or be content eating alone. It's really no big old-fashion test, "If you can pinch an inch, deal. It is, however, your health on the line. HIV-related stress are the first problem .... your love handles are too thick", is a good Be strict with your diet during the week, measurement. So lose it! Stick to the right eating habits for 6 days The next problem is finding a treatment Even small weight losses of 5 to 10 per- out of the seven. On the seventh day (I like cent of body fat can reduce health risks, Sundays), pig out. Sometimes I'll have center where you can safely be yourself . according to the CDC. Tobacco and alco- something radical like barbecued ribs, hol use are associated with increases in French fries or a hamburger. Let yourself and talk about the things you need to. abdominal fat, so quitting smoking and cut- be rewarded one meal once a week; be a ting back on alcohol consumption may also pig. It's really ok. Fortunately, Pride Institute, the nation's help to reduce abdominal fat. • And of course, be serious about aerobic Resistance exercises (weight training) can exercise. Running, brisk walking, stair leader in providing behavioral health and boost muscle mass and increase metabol- climbing, biking and swimming are excel- ic rate. Your body will burn a higher per- lent ways to burn fat and increase cardio addiction treatment for the gay, lesbian, centage of fat during activity and also at strength. It takes about 18 minutes of con- bisexual and communities, rest. Recent studies show that metabolic tinuous exercise before you start to burn rates were high 8 hours after vigorous fat. So if you're just starting out, slowly has a number of programs nationally. resistance training. work up to 10, then 20 then 45 minutes of Here are those tips I promised to help your favorite aerobic exercise. Perform you lose fat. ... bike riding and walking at least 3 times a FT. LAUDERDALE CHICAGO NEW YORK • Don't starve yourself, eat! If you reduce week. That's a great start on your way to MINNEAPOLIS your caloric intake to an amount eight loose fat. times less your body weight, your body In addition to my workouts, I do cardio at may use muscle instead of fat for energy. least 5 days a week. To be perfectly hon- Eat 6 times a day. Small meals frequently est, I still look in the mirror and am not TPRIDE throughout the day, high in protein and low 100% happy with the way I have reduced in fat, will speed up your metabolic rate my love handles. It might be beneficial for and help you lose fat. You'll remain me and you to look at other males in your INSTITUTE "fueled" throughout the day. Eat 3 smart family. Your grandfather, father and broth- meals a day, with a a balance of carbohy- ers. That might give us an indication of drates and protein and then meal replacing what we can and can't control about our 800-S4-PRIDE shakes, maybe cottage cheese and fruit appearance. If we exercise regularly and Medicare & most insurance plans cover our programs. for the snacks in-between. eat well and still have half an inch we want www.pride-institute.com • Portion your food, forget about calories. to get rid of around the mid section, maybe Smaller portions like the size of your fist we are striving for perfection instead of are a good way to start. When you get up reality. Maybe we need to remind our- from a meal, you shouldn't have to loosen selves that we are human, just like every- your belt buckle. You've over eaten if that's one else. \W1

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Jacuzzi Suites= Continental Breakfast Pool> Hot 'Iubs > Color TVs • Phones Janua~1•Janua~1 -----~'>---- Diane Keaton Walking distance to the bars, close to January 5, 1946 1.~~~ The Galleria, the Medical Center and museums. OUSTONGYM Venus, the planet of love, crashes into delusional Neptune this week. Dreams of glory and enlight- www.lovettinn.com 713.880.9191 enment seem rather schlocky in the clear, harsh light of day. Do wish upon a star, friends, but be ----0,,;'> careful of what you wish; Melodious can tum malodorous the moming after. · d II Near Memorial Park 501 Lovett Blvd.• Houston- 77006 2 3 3 BI r sa and Downtown CAPRICORN (December 23 - January 20) best that gay Rams can expect with this transit (713) 522-5224 (in Houston)· (713) 528-6708 Fax M·F 6-10 • Sat 10-6 • Sun 12-5 1-800-779-5224 Gay Caps anxiously finger their wallets this is a jolly time or two with more than enough week when greedy Venus conjuncts delusion- grog to grog the memory. Eat, drink and be al Neptune. The urge is to spend, spend, merry in moderation. Com padres are apt to spend but save, save, save instead. Even risky leave you slumped in your messy, groggy pile investments are a no, no, no now. Goats as they head off to the next sordid adventure. should act like bears not bulls and wait until TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) You impressed this transit clears before they pass the cash. your boss, but not in the way you think, queer There is plenty of time to carefully examine the Bull. Blame darling Venus' conjunction with bottom line next week. foggy Neptune for your corporate faux pas. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Venus Thankfully this transit is transitory. The set back conjuncts Neptune in your own sign this week, is only temporary. Pick yourself up off the bot- sending Aqueerians into fits of panic. So much tom rung, dust yourself off and try kissing up is happening and so many wonderful opportu- the ladder again next week. Bosses have lousy nities appear on your plate, you don't know memories these days anyway. which one to bite at first Give yourself time to GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Adventure is in choose. By next week the fog will clear and the air! (Do I smell something buming?) Expect you can better discem treasure from trash. the unexpected in any travel plans this week After that, heck it's your choice, honey! when delightful Venus crashes into spotty PISCES(February 20 - March 20) Pink Fish feel Neptune. Pink Twins may want to reconfirm especially magnanimous when lovely Venus reservations and only travel with carry-ons. conjuncts spiritual Neptune. Tap the urge to Even then, an item or two can go astray. become more involved in good gay communi- However, if you travel with a friend, you will ty charities, but be sure that your efforts are put never be without a toothbrush ... towards the greatest beneficial effect CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Want to see how Problems with this transit are dissipation, lack quickly a hunk transforms into a troll? Wait until of follow through and lack of impact By next lusty Venus collides with delusional Neptune. week though, you're a Fish to be reckoned Choose well lit bars this particular week, with. proud Crab, so you can clearly see who cruis- ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Don't count on es by. Even then, scratch below the surface friends to be there when you need 'em as shal- before you buy that first drink. You want to low Venus conjuncts dreamy Neptune. The welcome 1999 in with a bang, but do it with a

lWT JANUARY 1 - JANUARV 7 1998 PAGE 61 torpedo and not a nickel firecracker. LEO (July 24 - August 23) Gay Lions are keeping score with partners when romantic 4,500 Dallas Men Call Venus conjuncts foggy Neptune. Some of you may wonder if you are getting as much as you METROCRUISE Daily are giving. (You may not think so now, but let the dander settle for a week before you let the fur fly.) Other Leos take a trip to the moon on gossamer wings, but delusional Neptune makes it just one of those things. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) The 1-900'·GGG·4DfWOnly 7ge per minute 19ge 1st Minute· Adults Only 18+ temptation is to overindulge in food and drink when delightful Venus conjuncts spacy LIVElon-1: Hot Dallas Men Ready lor Action Neptune. Avoid the urge; More than a mouth- ful is wasted anyway. Gay Virgins are usually Always 30 guys online fairly moderate but now the pull of the extreme will lead you close to the edge, even Free Line: at work. You ache to take unnecessary risks but streaking through the office should not be one 1·214·74&·&9&9 of them. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Funcan get totally out of control when lovely Venus HOT TEXAS MEN thumps clueless Neptune. Proud Libras must Guys On-Line 24 Hours temper their intake of alcohol, drugs or any THE HARD LINE other addictive additives this week when Neptune breaks the brakes. However, for those 1·473·441-1900 romantic souls who wear their hearts on their LD. Rates Apply· Adults Only 18+ sleeves, this transit will provide an apprecia- tive receiver. Ah, but will they call you after- wards? SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Queer Scorps are anxious to mend bridges with family as the Venus I Neptune conjunc- Hard, tion gives you the impression that there can be a meeting of the minds. Sorry to say, you pumped should wait at least one more week until this transit passes before you pass out olive and readu branches and release the doves. Your dreams lor action ... and desires out weigh your sense of timing. Debut next week. Ouer 6.500 SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 22) callers daily Folks hang on your every word when delicious Liue. HOT phone action Venus conjuncts spiritual Neptune. Proud Archers sound almost otherworldly and learned now. Make good use of this transit cousin and don't waste your planetary gift on mere gab. Strike a stake in the heart of the far right immediately! Alas, this eloquence soon passes and by next week, you'll be back to old Sag hoof-in-mouth cacao

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Seven nights a week, JR's in Houston brings you super sexy male dancers like Tony Singleton [above, r]. Pictured [I] is the man that is in charge of all these handsome hunks. Who is he? The CRUISE CAMERA captured the outcomes A. Charles Armstrong of the Miss and Mr. BRB contests [above (5)RTrnesIS B. Randall lobe and below]. Who were the winners? C. c.i Harrington A. Shawna St. John and Byron Norton \Ce)XCJHRri6e B. Selena St. John and Javier Luna Which San Antonio nightspot made C. Tommy Sue and Animal "headlines" this summer when its' Monday Let us shall' you how OUI'program 11'illll'Ork for you! night male dance review proved to be a little too hot to handle? 4040 Milam • Houston • 77006 A. The 2015 Place B. Pegasus (713)524-9932 C. Sparks Monday· Friday 5 AM . 10 PM • Saturday & Sunday 8 AM . 8 PM D. The Executive Spa

PAGE 67 Miss Texas Continental 1997 Melissa Popular Dallas bar- This lovely lady is the hostess ofToyz' infa- Crawford crowned 1998 winner Amber tender [an Milstaed mous Thursday night Papi Chulo Contest. [left] recently em- What is her name? barked on a new career as adult video star Chris Steele. Name his first film. A. Cousin Chris B. Uncle Jack C. Papa John

Frank Thompson [above, I] and bartender Brett Fowler were more than happy to A. Jenny Kraiggg pose with this friendly Colt supermodel B. Lady Shamu [c]. Who is he? C. Monique Johnson A. Carl Hardwick B. Jim French Crews Inn owner Gary Monier [above, r] C. Ken Ryker and customer Jay Harkey [I] were on hand Nighthawks in D. Wanda for the birthday celebration of which Big Houston is well D celebrity [c]? known as the home In a surprise move, The Eagle Mountain A. William Frawley of super sexy studs, Saloon was sold last year to the man B. Desi Arnaz and their Mr. con- behind Sparks and Metropolis. Recently, C. Vivian Vance test winner [right] is the club changed its' format and its' name. no exception. Who What is the club's new name? During a costume trib- is he? A. Mike's Danceteria A. Dirk Martin ute to the Southern B. Math belle, Rich's crowned B. Jim Roberts C. Myth C. Bob Bouton their new Miss title- D. Miss holder [above]. Who is she? A. Diamond B. Pearl C. Safire

Club owner Ron Burgess [above, I] and Galveston pageant promoter Jesse Garza [r] just couldn't get enough of the popular porno star who made a special appear- ance at the Kon Tiki. Who is this man? A. Jeff Stryker Don Gill, Jeff Adler, Regina Dane and B. Dallas Taylor Larry Arbo [above, I-r] put together an The Silver Dollar Saloon awarded Contrary to popular belief, big girls DO C. Chase Hunter event at Nighthawks that raised over "Employee of the Month" to these two cry. Which large and lovely entertainer $10,000 for Steven's House. What is the hard-working bartenders [above] more eryed with joy when she won the Miss Which groovy new Houston club is named name of this sensationally successful than any other staffers. Name them. Continental Plus crown? after a famous artist? A. Lonnie and Joe event? A. Candy Cakes A. Rembrandt A. Soiree in Suede B. Bruiser and Spike B. Kara Dion B. Matisse B. Noctune in Naugahyde C. Mark and Gus C. Kelexis Davenport C. Warhol C. Night in Black Leather D. Lulu and Lola D. Kaviar D. Picasso

PAGE 68 This outrageous Dallas duo [below] was This smiling face of found taking over the stage at JR's. Who this man [left] is one of the things are they? that keeps the masses coming back for more of Dallas hotspot, Village Station. Who is he? A. Terry Schmidt B. Paul Lewis C. Rick Espaillat

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PAGE 70 Drag diva Whitney Paige [below, I) found Lots of good-looking patrons like Kevin Another Dallas illusionist [below, c) Mamma [below, r) and her dancing dudes herself on the lap of which wild and crazy captured the Texas Entertainer Of the Year _ :tIIIiIIIiA:l: - crown last year. Name her. celebrity?

Gonzalez and Tino Lerma [above, I-r) are A. Cassie Nova always around to see and be seen at which B. Celeste Martinez Cedar Spings nightspot? C. Victoria West A. Great Expectations D. Laken Edwards B. Sense and Sensibility C. Moby Dick can always be found at which Austin nightclub? A. Dennis Rodman A. Rick's Rockin' Roadhouse B. RuPaul B. Hick's Hillbilly Hangout C. Eddie Murphy C. Dick's Deja Disco

The new Mr. and Miss EJ's, Steven Baker and Christina Ross [above, I and c), are pictured with last year's Miss titleholders. The Saint's Super Sunday Show cast Who is this fascinating illusionist? features three of Texas' most prominent The Dallas Eagle was the site of this year's A. Roxanne Turner entertainers [above). Which of them has Mr. Gulf Coast Drummer Contest [above). B. Roxanne Lee Love graced the stage for the longest Who was the winner? C. Roxanne Collins consecutive number of years? A. Ken Claude D. All of the above A. Erica Andrews B. Mark Frazier The fun-loving folks [above and below) B. Shady Lady C. Matt Miller were found carrying on at which of C. Pauletta Leigh Houston's two most popular events? D. Peaches Delite The Bonham A. Wigs on Fire and Garden Party Exchange's Monday B. Outrage and Grey Party This showgirl's night Talent Search is C. Splashguard and White Party annual birthday hosted by which bash at Zippers "sharp-tongued" raised over emcee [above). $7,000 for the A. Shoddy N. Dallas AIDS Nape' Assistance Fund. B. Whitnee These shirtless circuit party boys [above) Who is she? Shantung Were spotted at which decadent Austin A. April C. Shante' danceteria? Showerz .1 Whitney A. The Forum B. Misty Dayz ." II D. Whitey B. The Palladium C. Stormy ""... C. The Coliseum Knightz .. Shantley

PAGE 73 PAGE 72 Which entertainer was not in costume the &HCIJ.e Video night this picture was taken? has something much more interesting to watch.

A. C. J. Brooks B. Layla Larue C. Vanessa Casti D. Craig Anne Henderson

&HCIJ.•e Video 1031 N.E. Loop 410 (210) 821-5345 & ZEBRA'z 1216 Euclid @ Locust if (210) 472-2800 www.zebroz.corr These two girls [above] are part of the dynamic show host staff at Charlie's in Austin. Who are they? A. Jame Perry and Nacha Type B. Lauren Taylor and Heather Thomas C. Kelly Kline and Alix Courtnie

Kelexis Davenport, Christian and Lindsey Adams [above, I-r] are the reigning Miss At Large, Mr. and Miss titleholders for which £~ Texas-based pageantry system? A. Universe It may be Winter, but it's hot times at Alternatives! Come B. Galaxy join the Link and watch these Men work up a sweat! C. Cosmos We invite you to enjoy the largest Adult Gay Video store in Texas, and to come experience exactly 810 Pacific Avenue is the location of why there is no aLternative like Alternatives! Houston's newest super mega danceclub Coming in 1999. What is the club's new name? A. Palm Springs B. Aspen C.

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""' ... ,"", ... ,""', ... ,"',. ,442,5944 Integri~ (Episc,),. ..,' P,O, 4327 , ,.990-0t82 E,C, WOOCFoundation, , . , , , , , .... , , . ,445-6t641478-2494(TIY) , P,O, 608178767-0608 Intertaith AIDS Care Teams (InterACn, , , , , , , , , 472-4934 .",45t-9807 From All Walks ollile . , , . 452-WAlK UNT FOR THEMAN The Kingdom Seekers (charismatic) . FrontRunners.. 473-8334 t81t AS, Congress",.", 443-5940 OF YOUR DREAMS! lC/ACT-Lutherans Concerned (David Austin) , Gamblers (bowling) "' .. " .. , .. ,', .. , , 7t9-4737 Gay FathersotAustin."".",.""" . 45t-5835 ,832-4159 Gay, lesbian and Straight Education Network, , 1·473· Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church .. .,13276 Research Blvd. 1109 ",.219-9008 . P,O, 3803178764 """'. 373-t27t Heart 01Texas Bears, , , , , , , , , , , . , , , P.O, 684391178768 MCCA , .. 425 Woocward , , 708-8002 7·8186 MlShpachat Am Echad (JeWISh). , , , , P,O, 9591 """""""""""""""""'" .344-2114 Helping Hands lor lile, Inc ... "", ... """,478-1210 , .. ,451-7018 HIV Dental ProjecVSansing Clinic, , , , .. 479·6633 Open Circle at Universi~ Baplist . . . , , , , . , , 478-8559 HIV Study Group, " .. ,450-1866 St. Andrew's Presbylenan Ch. .,,14311 Wells Port/78728 HIV Wellness Clr, , , . , , , c/o St. George's Epis, Church " ... , .. ,', .. " .. ,"' .. 251-0698 St.luke's United Methodist Church, , , , , . , , 1306 W, Lynn . , , , 4301 IH-35178722 , .. , , , , . 467-0088 Hospce Austin, , , .. , , , , , , , 4107 Spicewooc Springs Rd, .476-8164 . , , , , Suite 100178759, , , , , (800)445-3261 Texas Regional AIDS Intertaith Net. (TRAIN) , . , , 451-0991 Inlorme SIDA (inlormaci6n sobre AIDS en espanol) , Trinity Uniled Methodist Church,. .."",,600 East 50th .. " ... , , , .. , .... , .. " ... , .. , ,472-2001 , 459-5835 KO,OP Rad~ P,O, 2116178768, 472-1369 AUSTIN CLUBS (AC: 512) Lesbian/ Commission 01Austin. 'Bo,Hme 9601 N, 1-35 , , 832-5339 ""',.,""",. P,O, 402{)64178704 """,479-9431 Charlie's. . .. 1301 lavaca ",.,.,.,474-6461 log Cabin Republicans 01Auslin "" .. , P,O, 5484178763 ABfLENE CHURCHES (AC: 915) Dick's Deja Disco ... 113 San Jacinto.. .. 457-8010 .. 467-9797 Covenanl 01 Hope Community Church . The Edge .. 213 W. 4th", .. " .. " 480-8686 Men 01All Colors Together"" .. "",. P.O. 7161178713 ...... 142 Grape SI. ,677-7654 The Forum, 408 Congress , 476-2900 ... , ... , .. ",928-2590 1920's Club. .918 Congress, 479-7979 Exodus-MCC , . P.O, 2473179604 , 672-7922 Nat.lealher Assoc. , P,O. 49801178765, , , , , .. , 703-8927 boy ABILENE ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 915) Rainbow Cartle Co.... 305 W. 5th SI. , , , , , , , 472-5288 The Out Youlh (gay, les, and bi. teens) ,.1117 Red River178701 Big Counlry AIDS Resources" ,.1109 Walnut/P,O, 1976 Splash, .406 Brazos, . , , . 477-6969 ,., 708-1 234/Helpline 477-HElP AUSTIN COUNSELING (AC: 512) next door__ , , 79604, , 672-3077llax 672-3182 Parents, Families & friends of les. & Gays. T.C.H.D. STD/AIDS Clinic, , , . , , , , . , , . 317 Pecan St Stephen Terrell, M.S "" P,O, 9151178766" ., 302-FlAG .3004 South First St178704"", 441-6226 676-7825 People's Communi~ ClinIC, . , , , . , .. , , , .. , , , . 478-8924 AUSTIN FITNESS CENTER (AC: 512) can be found AMARILLO ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 806) Pride Health Fest Club , , . , 4805 A Teri Rd. MCColAmarillo.. "''''' .. " .. " .. , .372,4557 Midtowne Spa ,5815 Airport Blvd, , , . , 302-9696 " .. ", .. ,,707-9070 AUSTIN ORGANIZATIONSIHELPLINES (AC: 512) Panhandle AIDS Support Organization, , , .. , , . , 372-1050 Prime TImers", P,O. 14892178761-4892, .",,282-2861 AA Austin (Live and Let Live) . Texas Gay Rodeo Association ' , , .. , , , , , , , , . , 355-2666 Pr~ectTransitions, Inc .. , , , , , , , , , , , , , , p,O, 4826178765 even cLoser. , , , 2700 W, Ancersooln 1412178757, , 453-1441 ANGLETON ORGANIZATION (AC: 409) .. " .. , .... , .. ", .. ,,454-8646 Advenluring Ouldoors. , P,O.2332178768 Gulf Coast Center (HIV case manage,) ",2512 N, Velasco Da~d Powell HIV Assessment & Treat. Clinic, .. , 479-6121 ,,445-2870 . , , , , , , , , 849-2311/(713)469-0545 Roond-Up at the Ranch, , ,' 11900 FM 812 AIDSDealT.T.Y. , " , 459-DEAF ARLINGTON CHURCHES (AC: 817) , " , Del Vallel78617 ,.243-2608 We have hundreds of guys daily. Lutherans Concerned-Fort Worth/Arlington, AIDS legal Resource Pr~ect, .. 815 Brazos 11000178701 SapphFire, , , , , .. 323-2476 """""""" ,2800W, Boyce"""", 924-3966 ,479-8473 Sex and love Addicts Anonymoos ' .. , , , , 440-1494 And now, so can you. Talk live and Triri~ MCC , , , .. , , , ,609 Truman." , (Melro)265-5454 AIOS Services of Austin . . P,O, 4674178765 Southem Counlry." P,O, 13151178711"".",243-1578 ...... 458-2437 confidentially one-on-one, browse ARLINGTON CLUB (AC: 81n Team Austin.. .. 453-8878 Am~ Infl Mbrs fOf UG Concerns", 837-159611ax 830-9715 Arlinglon 651, .," 1851 W. Division, , , , .. , . 275-9651 Texas Gay Rodeo Assodatioo , "',.,'" P,O.1511178767 Austin lesbian/Gay Poillical Caucus, . , , , P,O. 822 or exchange messages. ARLINGTON ORGAN,IHELPLINES (AC: 81n .833-0747 AIDS Outreach Cenler ' . , .. 401 W, Sanford, Suite 1100 ,474-0750 United Court 01Auslin, Inc , , , , , . P.O, 150235178715-0235 Austin latino/a Les. & Gay Organ .. ,472-2001 """"'''' .. " ... ,', .. ," .. , .. , .. ,275-3311 Waterloo Counseling Cenler ' , . 2525 Wallingwooc Free to Call. 60-Minute Free Trial. Tarrant County Gay Pride Week Assoc .. , , , , , . , P,O, 3459 ASA Information Line. .458-AIDS """"" .. Bldg, 15, Suile 1500178746 ".329-9922 ASHA (Alive & SUNiving With HIVIAIDS) . ''''''''''""", ", .. ," ,Fort Worth, TX76113 BASTROP ORGANIZATION (AC: 512) ,.,' P.O. 3891178764 " .. 444-5715 UTGay/les Assoc." P,O. 19348-77 . 794-5140 Rural AIDS Serv, Pro.. 1002 Chestnul .. " ... ,,303-1403 Auslin Babffst Women, , , , .. , 442,6415 ATHENS ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 903) BEAUMONT CHURCHES & RELIG. ORGAN. Austin Gay Nudisls.. P,O.684101178768-4101 Parents, Families & friends of Les. & Gays ..... 675-8326 (AC409) NAMES Proiect.. P.O,14178767 .. "". 385-3094 AUSTIN ADULT THEATER (AC: 512) Church 01 Kindred Spint, , '" , , , , , , , 1575 Spindlelop Austin Radical Faeries. . 837.0970 Cinema Wesl. . , , , ,2130 S, Congress, , , , , , , , 442-5719 MCCR Home Groups." .,2106 Hazel St." .. ,835-4765 Austin Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce 472-8299 AUSTIN BUSINESSES (AC: 512) Minislers 01 Charily Oralory."" 2247 N, 10lh SI., ApI. 316 Auslin VD Clinic, , , .. , , 15 Waller. . , , 469-2070 (214) 200-91 36 ilalz's Deli & Bar" . 618 W. 6th, .. ", .. , .. 472-2037 .924-9660 Bisexual Network." P,O. 8439178713 ".",370-9573 lobo", ..... ," 3204-AGuadalupe,.""" 454-5406 Spindle lop Unitarian Church, . , , . , , , 1575 Spindletop Rd, Blue C~lar Gays", ... ""."" .. ".,.". 441-9174 Mi~owne Spa"." 5815Airport Blvd"., ,.302-9696 .7770510130, """,,835-4765 Bound by Desire (women's S&M support group), ,339-9213 ~~Iines .. , , 1114 W, 5th 1100 , 472-9476 BEAUMONT CLUB (AC: 409) Questions? Call 1-888-227-3796. Outside local area code, toll charges may apply, Capital Ci~ Men's Chorus, . , , , , . P.O, 50082 MC101 coot Ihe Marc. "',., 618W,6Ih.""""., 479-9849 Crockert Streel Sla, , , , 497 Crockett: , . , , , , , , , 833-3989 Callers are not prescreened and Gay Live Dallas assumes no liability for who you may meet. Zachary Soort Thealre. 1510 Toomey, .... , .. , , 476-0541 ,477-7464 BEAUMONT ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 409) Ca~tal City R~ers Molorcyding Club, , AUSTIN CHURCHES & RELlG, ORGAN. (AC: 512) ,326-2595 lambda Group AA .... 6300 College.. ,835-1508 18 or older, please. A portion of our proceeds goes towards local AIDS awareness & education, CARE Free HIV Test... 1833 E, 2nd AIIirmalioo (Methodist)., .... 451-2329 .473-CARE Triangle AIDS Network, , , . , , .. , , ,2544 Broadwayl77702

PAGE 92 T\A/T IAI\IIIADV 1 - .IANIIADY 7 1999 'iWiJANUARY 1 - JANUARY 7 1999 PAGE 93 ...... 832-8338 . 521-5342, ext. 233 Club Franl'lis Gai de Dallas. . . 660-0100 NAMES Project P.O. 190869175219 520-SEWS BROWNSVILLE ORGANIZATION lAC: 956) MCC in Oak Cliff 3639 W. Kiest Blvd 94t-5769 Codependents AnonymousiLambda. . .520-8108 San Antonio Mining Company ""' .. 800 E. San Antonio Second Saturday (gay male socials). . 795-1376 Valley AIDS Council.. . 668-1155 SI. Ma~, the Holy Theotokos Orthodox Catholic Church. Couple~Metro Dallas P.O. 803158175380 Narcotics Anonymous (24 hrs.) 699-9306 . ... 533-9516 Nelson·Tebedo Community Clhlc.. .. 4012 Cedar Springs Second Tuesday (tesbian socials) 795-1376 ...... AIDS Inlormation Une .1-800-333-7432 .. 52t-5342, ext. 465 ...... 521-5342, ext. 464 EL PASO ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 915) Sex Addicts Anonymous. . . 461-8801 ...... 528-2338 BRYANICOLLEGE STATION RELIGIOUS ORGAN. SI. Thomas the Apcslle Episccpal Church .. Crossdressers (TVs) Hetptine.. .264-7103 AIDS Into Eng.-543-3574 '" Span.-543-3575 Sexuatity Education Center, .. , , , , . , , , .. , 338.4551 NOI. Leather Assoc P.O. 7597175209 lAC: 409) ...... 6525 Inwood Rd 352-0410 DIFW Big Man's Club 264-2449 GLBT Community Center 910 N. Mesa Spiritual AIDS Ministry 535-5002 ...... 521-5342. e~. 820 Rainbow Christians. . . 846-8187 Seventh-Day Adventist Kinship P.O. 36454 DIFW MAN. (Meuo Area Nudists) P.O. 612813175261 ...... 562-4297 Survivors of Incest .. " .. , " .. " .. " .. , 335.4330 North Texas Assoc. of Physicians for Human Rights. BRYANICOLLEGE STATION CLUB lAC: 409) ...... 4t 6-1358 ...... 933-4334 HIV & STD testing 222 S. Campbell 543-3560 Tarrant County LesbiarVGay Alliance .. 1219 6th Ave.176104 The Club...... 308 N. B~an Ave. . . . 823-6767 Universal Creator's Community Church. . . " , 690-0883 D/FW Young Naturisls Club P.O. 802815175360 ...... 12222 Coit Rd 233-3100 Lambda Line (helplinelswitchboardl24 hrs.) 562-GAYS Northern UghtsAlternatives. "." .. 871·1611 . 877-5544/1ax 877-1626 BRYANICOLLEGE STATION ORGAN. lAC: 409) White Rock Community Church , Daire Center (adult day care for PWAs) 522-4365 LAMBDA Services P.O. 31321179931-0321 Tarrant County Tavern Guild. . . 877-4419 Oak lawn Band.. , .. ,"" Sammons Center for the Arts AIDS Services of Brazos Valley ..... 1702-B S. Texas Ave. . . 9353 Gartand Rd 320-0043 Dal. Co. Deal AIDS Task Force. . P.O. 835546 MCC Et Paso 9828 Montana 591-4155 T.C.M.E.R.F. Drug Treatment Ctr. . 900 Southland Ave ...... 3630 Harry Hines Blvd 972-497-1458 .. Suite 202IBryan 260-AIDS White Rock Friends HIV Suppcrt . . 320-{)I06 . RichardsorV75063 . Hate Crimes Assistance Hotline (600)616-HATE TCU Triangte Student Gr 921-71601336-5454/ OakLawn Bowling AssOOation (972)285-8842 Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Aggies . . .. 847'()321 DALLAS CLUBS (AC: 2141972) ... 516-54421516-5443(TDD) Anti-Violence Project 562-4297 ...... 338-1978 HIV clinic 534-2273 Oak Lawn Ccmmunity Services.. . .. P.O. 191069175219 Lambda AA . . MHMR Coffeehouse Bamlx>ec's 50271emmon Ave 520-1124 Dallas Area Gay Naturists. ..265-1519 Southwest AIDS Comm 1505 Mescalero Teen Pr~ect Hotline.. . 332-8362 ...... 4300 MacArthur 1200 520-6108 . IS. B~an and Sims) 846-3390 Brick 4117 Maple Ave 521-2024 Dallas Bears .... P.O. 191223175219-8223 . .. 772-3366 Texas AIDS Network (Thomas B.) 335-1994 Oak Lawn Ski Club 521-5342, ext. 469 Parents, Families & Friends of Les. & Gays 694-2617 Buddies II 4025 Maple Ave 526-0887 .. 521-5342, e~. 880 ERATH COUNTY ORGANIZATION (AC:817) Texas Gay Rodeo Assoc. . . P.O. 786176101 Oak Lawn Soccer Club.. . P.O. 190995175219·0995 Planned Parent. IHIV testing/STD screening) . Crews tnn 3215 N. Fitzhugh. .. 526-9510 Dallas Gay & Lesbian Alliance P.O. 190712 AIDS Resources of Rural Texas, .. 336-7877 ...... 941-3566 . 4001 E. 29th 1103lB~an. . .. 260-1061 Dallas Eagle 2515 Inwood Rd. 1107 357-4375 ...... 528-4233 ...... P.O. I 720Nieatheriord 76086 .. 596-3022 Texas Gay Veterans 877-5544 Oak Lawn Tennis Assoc. . .. P.O. 224605175222-4605 Speakers Bureau.. .. 847-0321 Hidden Docr 5025 Bowser. . . 526-0620 Dallas Gay & Lesbian Ice Hockey Ctub. . 640-2084 FORT WORTH CHURCHES & RELIG. ORGAN. TVITS Suppcrt Group (214)264-7103 ...... (972)3W-{)787 CARROLLTON CHURCHES & RELIG. ORGAN. Hideaway 4144 Buena Vista 559-2966 Daltas Gay Deutschklub 324-8085 (AC:817) Women's Sin~es 249-1622 OASIS Recovery ProgramlOLCS 4300 MacArthur lAC: 972) JR's 3923 Cedar Springs. .. .. 559-0650 DIVA (V

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