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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 TWT(ThisWeek in Texas) is published by Texas Weekly Times Newspaper Co., at 3300 Reagan Street In Dallas, Texas 75219 and 500 Lovett Suite 102 in Houston, Texas 77006. 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THIS WEEK IN TEXAS MAGAZINE Texas' Leading Gay & Lesbian Publication Since 1975 • Weekly Circulation: 20,000 DALLASOFFICE EDITOR HOUSTONOFFICE 3300 Reagan Street ALAN GELLMAN 500 Lovett Blvd" Suite 102 Dallas, Texas 75219 COMPTROLLER Houston, Texas 77006 Dallas Fax (214)520-8948 STEVEMILES Houston Fax (713)527-8948 (214)521-0622 (713)527-9111 ART DIRECTOR E-mail: [email protected] RICHARD BANG E-mail: [email protected] ASSOCIATEEDITOR Chris Salza ARTDEPARTMENTDavid Parnell, Jeffrey L, Linthicum CONTRIBUTINGWRITERSS, Jae Arkeen, Mark Deaton, Chris Gray, Phil Johnson, Michael Kasten, Gary Laird, B,J, Laray, Jeffrey L, Linthicum, C. Lichtenstein, Steven Lindsey, Donelevan Maines, Jimmy Smith STAFFPHOTOGRAPHERSFrancis Alvarez, Roy James, A. J, Marroquinez, Robert Miller, Shawn Northcutt, Jerry Stevens, Tlo. Albert Tovar NATIONAL SALESDIRECTOR. Steve Miles. 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Nearly two years fol- ing is a list of trendabilia cool enough to lowing her husband's murder, Faith Evans ~f keep you fixed well into the next millenni- has reemerged to resume her chart breaking "'" um ...no kidding! career with Keep The Faith/Bad Boy/Arista. t\ttdlUt,.!.lf.l!! l'1.~ On the music front, several compilations And now that old Blue Eyes is out of the pic- have hit the stores that should be in the col- ture, Barry Manilow got the gumption to lection of any self respecting trendsetter. tackle the previously untouchable "his way" These are but a few from the editor's cor- with Manilow Sings Sinatra. Some of the ner: classics are given new treatments with presents "Va"\"TeJQSA:<c{;ts{.,g CeJt?1"tJa{"teJtzs Manilow's signature flare but overall this album definitely belongs in the background 1. In Publick/4 Play of a romantic foreplay session. the official 2. Dance Music Authority(DMA) ••••• he written word in' 98 reassured me Fuse EnergylDMA .1 that audio books are still a long ways Mr. Gay Houston U.S.A. 3. Moonshine Over America '98: away from usurping the need to read. The The Album/Moonshine gay/alternative press put out some beauties 4. Pleasure Force: that I think should be seriously considered Contest Love, Sex,& Rhythm/Starbound for the new year's reading list. 5. Out & About With Billy 1. It's A Queer World -Mark Simpson Finetune/NuGruv (Haworth Press, $14.95). One of England's A Direct Preliminary to ,nne of the coolest AIDS benefit CD's out hottest exports is geared to those atuned to Uis White Party's volume three featuring the UK's fresh contemporary gay perspec- remixes by artists such as Joi Cardwell, tive. Simpson, in his quest to cover all things Mr. Gay Texas U.S.A. Hannah Jones and Kristine W's new vocal British, entreats us with his slant on pubs, remix by Junior Vasquez. Two boxed-set col- football, strip clubs, theaters, American lections worth their weight in trend are media, Hollywood and yes, even the Tex- Meet Me At Club Verboten (4 CD Box Set) by Mex border! DCC and the 32-album compilation simply 2. They Call Me Mad Dog: A Story For titled Judy, Miss Garland's life in song for Bitter, Lonely People -Erika Lopez (Simon the more sophisticated trendophile. Other & Schuster, $20). One word, Hilarious! noteworthy releases to make it on the scene Lopez' Tomato Rodriguez could throw the that are worth your time come to us from coolest cat off balance with her crazy misad- gay icons who've been on sabbatical for the ventures. Anyone who had the chance to last couple of years. George Michael tore catch her recently on The Late Show with himself away from public restroom scandals Tom Snyder would know exactly what I long enough to rise to the occasion un- speak of. scathed with his 28-song double album titled 3. May I Kiss You 011 the Lips, Miss Ladies and Gentleman, The Best of George Sandra?-Sandra Bernhard (Rob Weisbach ~ 0 Michael/Epic. Books, $20). Ms. Bernhard enters the liter- Good old stand- ary scene, toddler in one hand and cigar on by Bette Midler the other with what The New York Times has graced us with a labeled "a living, breath- killer compila- ing bonfire." Now she's tion of past hits, done it all and she's most of which going to let the rest of are better known us have it! by her 70's bath- 4. Anger is What I house fans, with Do Best: The Journal a few new ones of a Black Gay Man in HOUSTON - I mixed in, appro- America -Dr, Roger T. priately called Bathhouse Betty on the Warner Ward (Self-Published Brothers label. Dead or Alive resurrected Effort, $20). Housto- itself beautifully with Nukleopatra/Cleo- nian author Roger Ward I The Journal of a 2401 San Jacinto 713-759-9606 patra, in order to remind Ms. Manson reveals the often-cited Black Gay Man onAmerica 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 rave 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.