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"The Freedom to love whomever and however we want" Books ForSummerRedding This month we present a wide variety Sons of Harvard of books for your enjoyment. Many can By Toby Marotta be found in local stores, or you can (William order them from the address provided Morrow and Company, 105 with each one. Madison Aye., New York, N.Y. 10016. Hardcover: Get a copy, head for the beach or the $13.50. Publication date park, stretch out in the sun and ENJOY! May 7, 1982. In the spring of 1977, Toby Marotta Perfect Freedom By received a form asking for his contribu- Gordon Merrick tion to the tenth anniversary report of PERFECT FREEDOM by Gordon Merrick the Harvard College Class of 1967. As an (Avon 80127 - $3.95 - Fiction) undergraduate he had been a familiar Bestselling author Gordon Merrick figure on campus, an ardent booster of the sets a novel of a young map's coming- University, and a very politically of-age, and his discovery of love with a involved student. He had been caught male dancer, among the beautiful peo- up in the political and countercultural ple of Europe in the 19305. Author of spirit of the '60's — a time when great the famed Peter and Charley trilogy, concern was focused on personal Merrick has over 1,250,000 Avon books growth and awareness and the impact in print. "Merrick is, without qualifica- that the changing moral and social tions of the best authors being pub- values of the youth of ourcountry could lished today..." West Coast Review of have on the political system. Marotta Books. became close friends with the son of The son of a notorious and wealthy St. Larry O'Brien (oneof the chief figures in Tropez couple, handsome Robbie the Kennedy administration and the Cosling is nearing the end of his teenage Democratic Party) and saw his destiny as years. He is a budding artist, but unsure one of involvement in the political pro- what path his life will take. Then, in the cess. What prevented him from pursu- ing these goals was the fact that Mr. Gay spring of 1938, on an idyllic tour of the Marotta U.S.A., Devin (right), and Sam were among the people riding on was also gay. the Gay Pride Float in Buffalo's Sesquicentennial parade. Greek Islands, Robbie is seduced by a deckhand on his father's yacht. Sons of Harvard is an excellent com- Many brief and exciting affairs follow, panion to Marotta's previous work, The Gay Pride Float Entered In but it is not until he arrives back in St. Politics of Homosexuality. It presents a Tropez that he finds love. With Toni personal, human side to the historical Sesquicentennial Parade Guilloux, a dancer in a local club, Rob- and sociological processes of gay libera- bie begins tion so excellently and objectively des- Buffalo's on the ride. The a friendship which soon blos- Gay Community made a big float was full by thetime soms into something much deeper. His cribed in the first book. step towards recognition as a part of the our turn came. parents disapprove of the lifestyle he Say Jesus And city proper when they had a float the By the luck of the draw in in wewere the has found, and their volatile as Sesquicentennial Parade last contingent of marriage Come To Mc June 6. the parade. The die well as the tragedies of war, interrupt all spent long hours attend- hards that still by Ann Shockley Dave Martin were lining the parade the peace and pleasure he has disco- at Hall and finally route were (Avon 79657 — $2.95 — Fiction) ing meetings City won very receptive to the float. vered. But ultimately, Robbie's discov- the battle entry allowed. As the float rounded SAY JESUS AND COME TO ME is a to get a gay the corner into ery of love gives him the courage he problems had to and Niagara Square, helium novel of a dynamic woman evangelist, Many overcome a balloons were needs to begin a life of his own, and to lot of hard work went into just getting spontaneously cut loose to sail upwards her leadership in the fight for racial and over attempt reconciliation with those near- sexual equality, and her love for a popu- entered. Then the really hard work City Hall. est to him. started. While the float disqualified lar female singer. was from Elizabeth Taylor: Her Life, Martin approached the Gay Pride Fest winning any awards, due to many rea- "Ann Shockley has demonstrated the '82 Coalition for backing. With that the sons, it was still a great day for Buffalo's Her Loves, Her Future fine sensibilities of one who really cares float was to be a reality. The theme was gays. By Ruth Waterbury and Gene Arceri about the condition of women's lives, of to be "We The People" and the design ISBN 0-553-22613-4 Biography black women's lives, and of the lives of was to be a rainbow. Martin should be congratulated for $3.50 304 pp all people." Bread and Roses. The day arrived and was wet and his efforts that gained the gay commun- Crossing: her first role at the Second drizzly, say nothing about the wind. ity some good exposure, while person- From starring age N.A. Diaman —Regardless, a tough group assembled ally he didn't have an easy time getting of thirteen in "National Velvet," the float and was ready to roll. While through two and SECOND CROSSING, a new novel by things going just as well. N.A. waiting for the big time, many joined in Thanks, David! seven marriages, Elizabeth Taylor has Diaman, will be published by Per- become one of the greatest and most ona Press 1 October 1982. Copies of the Our Cover: Many want to go but need rides. If controversial film stars in the world. Her book will be available in July both in ask a friend to or you can help, go, call marriages, two major romantic scandals bookstores as well as by mail directly Mr. Right? the Gay Hotline 881-5335 or John 886- that rocked the world, unprecedented from the publisher for $9.95. These numbers Our cover this month is an original -2590. are for rides or if million dollar salaries and numerous SECOND CROSSING is the story of artwork by a local artist. Ron drew this you can drive. illnesses—including near brushes with Jason Mellis, an aspiring young writer Hope to you there! cover for us to make you think of warm, see death—have made her the mostrelent- who, arriving in San Francisco in the fall hopefully hot, days at the beach reading lessly publicized personality in the his- of 1958, is drawn toward a North Beach a book and waiting for Mr. Right. Mattachine Picnic tory of show business. literary circle at the end of the beat era. Ron will do a personal work for you if Bantam's candid biography, which Already beginning to question the con- one isn't quite right for you. All you July 25 In Akron includes a 16-page photo insert, goes ventional values of society, he experien- have to do is write to him care of the Mattachine will hold another picnic beyond the headlines of her personal ces a period of intense change and paper for more details. on July 25 at Akron Falls Park Shelter #14 and professional life and reveals Eliza- surprising self-discovery as he comes to And we won't tell who, where or any starting at Noon. beth Taylor, the woman, as seen terms with his emerging sexuality. other pertinent details about this Mr. The picnic is free and everyone is through the eyes of friends and co- The book touches on many issues Right, just head for the beach and see if invited. workers. It shows her in her many which are relevant today. The survial of maybe you get lucky and someone that To get to Akron Falls Park you get on roles—as wife, mother, friend and the creative person during difficult eco- looks vaguely familiar kicks sand in your Route 5 Eastbound and keep going past actress. nomic times. face. Main and Transit about 12 miles till you Ruth Waterbury, founder of S/7ver N.A. Diaman is the author of ED DEAN come to a large white pole with a yellow Screen, has contributed articles to mag- IS QUEER and THE FOURTH WALL, also Rochester Picnic blinking light. You make a left hand turn azines such as McCalls, Cosmopolitan published by Persona Press. He lives in there and head towards Akron. Go and Reader's Digest She was for many San Francisco where he is working on a July 18 about 2 miles and follow the "GP" (Gay years Editor of Photography magazine. fourth book. Rochester's Gay Alliance will be hold- Picnic) signs. Gene Arceri, who has written about For more information write: Persona ing July The Park has a lake, waterfalls and celebrities for all the major magazines, Press, Box 14022, San Francisco, a picnic on 18. (There is a map trails that Our shel- Califor- elsewhere in the that nature are just great. hosts his own radio program in San nia 94114. paper). It is hoped ter island. any ideas! a large group of Buffalonianswill is on an Give you Francisco. attend. Hope to see you there! Continued on page 5 AN EDITORIAL Washington Scandal Cause For Concern The recent news from Washington, D.C. cannot be good for gays in general. INSIDE: JULY 1982 Vol. 12No. 7 Whether or not the stories of male prostitutes, drugs and sex is true is not really the important thing. What is the important factor is Books For Summer Reading 1 that, once again, many negatives are being thrown into one lump Rainbows, Frisbees and Songs 6 the gay element is being blamed. and Letters To The Editor 2 In the past the safety of children, prostitution and drug oriented behavior have always seemed to be classed as a part of homosexual behavior. It seems things have gone full circle. Whether the story told by the one page is true, which wouldn't be hard to believe, or if it is a story,the damage has been done. Gay rights has taken it on the chin once again. 0R..., have you thought that maybe our "friends" like Jerry Falwell, him, had this story planted, or even encou- remember Grow raged the page to bring it out in the open. A set up. It's been done How Does Your Garden before. Out And About * What a convenient way to bring the anti-gay sentiment back SELections by Sam • without doing a thing. The Aural Column What do WE do? just what we have always done and more. W< continue to put Gay Directory 7 forth a positive image of what it is to be Gay. Speak up when the Want Ads - chance arrives for say something positive about gay people. And write your Congressman. Tell him that if, indeed, this is a true happening, that you are tired THE FIFTH FREEDOM is published monthly by the Mattachine Society ofthe of double standards and it is time for all to have the same privileges Niagara Frontier Inc., P.O. Box 155,Ellicott Station, Buffalo, New York 14205. under the law. Published by and for the gay community with a circulation of 2,500 monthly, it Why they have is distributed free of charge through any establishment or organization per- Homosexuality is not just for the law makers. do ata yearly rateof $5 annually ,, are still mitting such distribution. Subscriptions available the "right to follow their feelings, when gays in general to cover postage and handling. All mailing sent in a plain, sealed envelope. arrested and harrassed and denied their rights... simply because The presence of the name, picture or other representation of a business they are gay? organization or person(s), in this newspaper is not an indication of the sexual Regardless of reason for this coming to light, it is up to us to make preference of such person(s), organization or business. THE FIFTH FREEDOM welcomes the submission of news items, articles, a thing end. it turn into positive in the drawings, photographs, poetry and short fiction from the gay com- a bad idea, letters, Letters to the Editor in local papers wouldn't be munity. Announcementsand releases from gay organizations are placed free either. Any way you can, at least try to combat this negative press. of charge. Materials submitted should be typewritten and doubled-spaced. YOU Can make a difference! We cannot return any materials submitted unless accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope, and all materials are subject to editorial revision. Deadline for the submission of all materials and advertising copy is the 20th Letters to the Editor FREEDOM reserves reject any materials Freedom of each month. THE FIFTH the right to GLCC Letter Mattachine/Fifth or copy judged to be in poor taste. Replies to Letter To The Editors: Staff members of the FIFTH FREEDOM are unsalaried volunteers and addi- Indeed it was a lot of confusion that A blurb in the May Fifth Freedom cla- tional volunteers are welcome. Advertising rates are available upon request. resulted in having to place the blurb rified that Mattachine was not co- Address all correspondence to: THE FIFTH FREEDOM, P.O. Box 155, Ellicott skating party. And, indeed, it sponsoring the May 14 Skating Party about the Station, New 14205. Telephone: (716) both sides. Buffalo, York 881-5335. with the Gay and Lesbian Community occurred on Permission is required for the reprinting of any materials in THE their publicity skat- appearing Center Coalition. This correction was The GLCC put out FIFTH FREEDOM. Copyright by FIFTH and Matta- that indeed Mattachine was co- All articles 1982 FREEDOM appropriate in light of some confusion ing chine Society of the Niagara Frontier Inc. the event, when an official on the issue. However, the statement sponsoring JOHN A. FAULRING JR., EDITOR went on to say—"Mattachine is con- contact and definite answer was never to them regarding the situation. cerned for the safety of the people given founding member attending such an event in the E. Utica The grapevine had told us that we would area, as well as the cars being be approached about the matter, but it unattended." never occurred. great factor one way or the other. meeting, at least both sides were able to While we are sure no malice was After we heard that we would be We understand that there was protec- set down and talk...with the direct gui- intended, this inaccurate and inflamma- asked for oursupport, we aksed many of tion provided by the skating facility, but dance of Mattachine. tory statement has undercut the success the people that have supported our we not apprised of that fact. That 2. Last year we used our tax free incor- would were of the skating party. While advance skating parties in the past if they information was lacking as was the con- poration status to obtain a grant for Buf- tickets had sold well, many ticket attend a party held at the location pro- tact to co-sponsor the event. Once falo's Women's Oral History Project for holders did not attend the event, and posed. There was an overwhelming again a lack of communication. the express purpose of researching the tickets had sold well, many ticket concern voiced about the safety of the As far as "racist implications" in The story of Black Lesbians in Buffalo. This holders did not attend the event, and people attending and their cars being Fifth Freedom: We were not passing grant was obtained by them and has been ticket sales at the door were low. People parked in the neighborhood. The con- judgement on the neighborhood where put into their project as a part of Buffa- were afraid for the safety of their per- sensus was that they would not attend the party was to be held. As stated lo's gay history (herstory). The Project is had sons and vehicles. for these reasons. If Mattachine before, we have spoken out about the an excellent and worthwhile thing and the Actually, security at the skating rink, been officially asked to co-sponsor Allentown area many times and no one Mattachine was glad to help in a way to decline located at E. Ferry and not E. Utica, was event, we would have had has mentioned any racist implications in that no other gay organization was able that it excellent, with two security guards due to the distinct possibility those warnings. It is curious that this to do. employed by the rink, patrolling the would not be well attended. much milder statement regarding safety 3. The Fifth Freedom has run free ads door area and the parking area. "No malice was intended" in the should bring this type of response. for a national gay organization called We are disturbed by the raciit impli- wording of the article, just a clarification We made no mention of color, class Black and White Men Together cations of the Fifth Freedom comments of what was a confused situation. If or any other specific attack on the loca- (BWMT,) as well as other racially about the skating rink's location. Is the "people were afraid for the safety of tion. The response that we received oriented news stories or press releases. East Side of Buffalo, with its large black their persons and vehicles" it cannot all from those questioned about their The policy in the past and the same in population, the "wrong side of the be blamed upon the wording of the arti- attendance was not accompanied by a the future. tracks" and therefore off-limits for gay cle. It is a general concern to many reason for a concern for safety, and All of theabove have been done with- events? It is hypocritical to rule out the where ever they are. none was asked for. It was the individu- out fanfare to the gay community. Mat- East Side as unsafe. The Predominantly Mattachine has repeatedly spoken als personal business and to label their tachine looked upon them as a white Allen Street area, which has out about the safety factor in the Allen- decision as "racist," without more infor- necessary job to be done and did it. We always been the home of various gay town area where all the gay establish- mation is quite irresponsible. fight against oppression wherever and businesses, gay centers and gay resi- ments are located. We will continue to As far as Mattachine being "racist" in whenever it occurs, either within or out- dents, has recently been the site of vio- do so to remind people to take precau- the past 2 years we have: side the gay community. for their own good. We have never lent crimes. Does safe mean white? tions 1. Refused an ad from a gay bar that It's been Rood to hear that those who Those who attended the skating party advocated boycotting or completely was an advertiser with us, due to their attended the party enjoyed themselves, enjoyed it. We regret that its success was avoiding these areas and neither did we strict door policy that was definitely but the fact that "racist fears and misun- diminished by racist fears and intend to have this type of activity at the anti-Black and minority. We then set up derstanding" kept some away cannot be misunderstanding. skating party. If it was done, it was the a meeting with the owner and manager laid upon the Mattachine Society orThe The Gay and Lesbian decision of the individuals involved. of the bar and had in attendance the Fifth Freedom. Perhaps the GLCC pub- Community Center There was a printing error as to the Black man that had come to us with a licity should have tried to allay those While (GLCC) street location, and we admit that. complaint as to their policy. While no fears. Editor there, it was probably nota the error was earth shaking result came from the Continued on page 3 The Fifth Freedom, July 1982

3 Letters.-con't... Continued from page 2 Dear Editor: ilarly, we will not end homophobic per- is supposed to be. Perhaps it is time the Homophobia, racism, sexism and There is nothing wrong with correct- secution by falling back automatically women and men of the gay community many other "isms" are undoubtedly ing a misunderstanding as you started to on yet another form of persecution: set down and talked it over and gave present the gay community, but why do in the May issue by declaring that the in racism. The situation is like that faced by each other credit for overcoming the should Mattachine be the one for Mattachine Society was not co- called gays and lesbians who are forced to negatives as much as they have. not challenging their existance more? sponsoring a Roller Skating Party with in the closet, or that faced by Event have been Editor the Gay and Lesbian Community Center remain coverage may sparse, women who are forced to stay home but the paper has made an extended on May 14. rather than travel anywhere at night. effort to get from the There is a great deal wrong with then some input FIFTH The danger of coming out is real. The women's has been FREEDOM stating that the neighborhood where community. EMMA a danger is best confronted—and the fairly regular source of this type of infor- WANTADS event scheduled unsafe: the was was confrontation should be with thesource mation like book reviews and such. "Mattachine is concerned for the safety of the danger. Otherwise, we will do While at the same time the revenue WORK! of the people attendingsuch an event in nothing but contribute to further needed for putting out the paper has the E. area, well the being Utica as as cars not been unattended." victimization. that great from the women's On April 30-May 1, a community coa- community. While we are happy to print Gay Picnics For First of all, the rink was on E. Ferry. lition-sponsored conference, this information free of charge, it must be Secondly, it hypocritical to use July was STRENGTH AND SOLIDARITY: VOICES realized that Mattachine incurs expense and August unspecified to warn people reasons held in Buf- for this needs ad revenue to con- Picnics are the order for summer from where violent OF WOMEN WRITING, was and away one area crime this event, Gloria Anzaldua, tinue this policy. FUN! Mattachine will be holding two hasn't been making headlines and then falo. For Hattie Gosset, Ana Marie Hidalgo, The Fifth Freedom and Mattachine this summer. allow advertising and in the some text Audre Lorde, Jocelyn Mull, Mirtha have repeatedly confronted many of the SUNDAY JULY 25: Akron Falls Park, rest of the to attract those paper same Adrienne Rich and Bar- things you mention and will continueto Akron, N.Y. Just follow Route 5 East until people to an area where violent crime is Quintanales, bara Smith read their poetry and con- do so. In fact we are the only group in you see the signs to Akron. Watch for escalating. Finally, Mattachine has a pol- ducted writing workshops. The Buffalo to do this on a regular basis and the "GP" (Gay Picnic) signs. icy of publicizing events put on by other was "about changing a sys- where it is in black and white for all to SUNDAY AUGUST 22: Chestnut Gay groups, and the only mention of conference tem that has sexism by harnessing the see. In that respect we are a vanguard Ridge Park, Shelter #37 Million Dollar. this event in that issue was the very neg- of Black, and White and would like to others follow suit. Everyone is welcome to attend! ative, inaccurate (Security was excellent, anger Hispanic see women primarily heterosexual. We by the way.) and racist (Why would E. regret that Fifth Freedom did not con- Utica or E. Ferry be unsafe? The East Side tribute fully to making this courageous is Black, you know). visible to the community. We Will this kind of thing occur again event regret the lack of coverage because when a Gay group does outreach to did not hear about the event in another Gay group, especially if that some to attend, and we missed them. We group is Black or Third World? Wha- time also regret the lack of coverage because, tever happened to the "Publication For in rendering less visible a critical event [[j Ai,en Restaurant The Buffalo Gay Community?" ; { in this community's life, the self- /' ■!i \ Ronald S. Wojciechowski 16 ALLEN STREET fulfilling prophecy referred to above r /^^^l^ll i' •"I ! n Mattachine Answers... continued...to the detriment of us all. Most of your letter is answered in the •'''■ MON am -2 pm Confronting racism is painful for \ ill k Si i-r 'W P /"; 11 response to the GLCC letter. Those , ,;: TUES. THURS. 11 AM -8 PM whites, because we are called upon to \ ft/ /! c M ii! •ir ■ 11 «i / - things that are not are answered here. accountable for our this be actions. Yet, " FRI 11 AM -10 PM Mattachine has a policy of advertising plan little enough when we consider \ ' ■ ?^^"bßvI 1 i/ is r* SAT 6PM -10 PM events Free- \ ■||E*I\ > other gay group in The Fifth what racism has meant for people of ' dom when we receive notice or a press color. Fifth Freedom has demonostrated 881-0586 release giving the details. We did not courage time and again in confronting receive such a mailing from GLCC homophobia. It must do no less in con- regarding the skating party, so the few, fronting racism —through editorial and somewhat erroneous details that we comment, coverage of anti-racist had heard through the grapevine were events, and features directed to over- what was printed. coming racism within our community. It has been repeated ad infinitum that Sincerely, The Fifth Freedom can only be"A Publi- Emma the Buffalo Women's Bookstore Gay Community" cation For The Buffalo The Editor community if that takes the initiative Replies... Roman Sauna out to according to our and reaches us The Fifth Freedom has made it a policy deadlines and specifications. If they to TRY and cover as much as possible of choose not to, either by choice or 109 North St. the events that occur in Buffalo, but our untimely ommission, there is not much cannot be at all events. We do about limited staff we can it. have always accepted reviews or com- 454-1074 "Black or Third World" gays are as ments on such happenings by those welcome to use the paper as Whites or attending, even if they are not a regular whatever otherracial term you choose to N.Y. contributor to the paper. Rochester, use. The same goes for the men's and We never received such a review of women's groups. the event mentioned in your letter. In Minority have not been groups addition we never received the infor- known to get involved in any great mation regarding the event before our Open number in of Buffalo's gay organiza- any deadline of the 20th of the month. The tions. The thing that is important is that 24 Hrs. Editor did stop by EMMA and personally Mattachine to them. If they \ 7 Days is open gave his regrets that the information had a Week choose not to attend meetings or join not reached him in time for publication. the that is their choice and we group, The deadline is very important and must respect that choice. Editor be met. If at all possible the announce- ment will be placed, if time and space To the Editor, allows. it is received after the deadline A If letter from the Mattachine Society, there can be no guarantee of criticizing the Eastside location of the publication. Gay Lesbian Community Center's roller We cannot remember ifthis applies to skate party last May 14, appeared Fifth in this particular event, but it does apply to Freedom's May issue. The neighbor- most of the events sponsored by the hood in which the skate party was held largely women's community here: WOMEN is populated by people of color. ONLY! This makes it even harder for us Too often, a colored neighborhood is Sauna to cover these events. We only have two automatically labeled "off limits" by women that regularly contribute to the Showers whites whose fears stem from their own paper. they cannot attend the event, it racism. is in If Lockers If crime common a colored our neighborhood, who cannot be covered by one of men. we are white might Because of this... no coverage. Rooms stop to consider why this is the case: the While we relize that there are certain In-Out likely to Privelages answer is be related to racism. subjects that might be better presented to a TV Lounge We come, then, vicious self- to or the other, Mat- fulfilling prophecy, a group of one sex the cause/effect of tachine and other gay groups in Buffalo Movies which be ended only when will we stop have made an effort to make all our avoiding the obvious. events open to men and women at all there are pla- While it is the case that times. A true effort at overcoming ces in which gays and lesbians are sub- another prejudice —sexism. ject to persecution —and that Gay males have been the victims of violent persecution may produce what it is to be "a Man," as much as crimes, we will not end persecution by women have born the brunt of the neg- avoiding its source: homophobia. Sim- ative sterotype of what a "real Woman" The Fifth Freedom, July 1982 4 SELections by Sam However, it is not until the years of pub- signal of interest? Again being autobio- erty that mosfboys and girls act on their graphical, I am sure there were adult No Reasons, No Excuses sexuality. males who were grateful for the atten- It is only recently as an adult thatI can tion I paid to them, and that I was eager Just Comments look back at an incident in my own for the brief sexual encounter we were growing up that I identify as having a both to have. component. As was being A recent issue of Newsweek in carry- By SAMUEL E. LOLIGER not to do homosexual I "Tell someone read a nursery rhyme and looking at the ing a report of the Washington incident There must have been sometime dur- and run out and something, she'll right illustration, recal thinking how nice it noted that the F.8.1, was not interested our nation's youthful innocence that folklorists tell us. I ing try it" is what some would be to lie down there in the hay in the sexual preferences of members of elected officials were held in high story of the forbidden "It's the old next to Little Blue. It wasn't a Congress or the pages but in possible "If you really want to control mow Boy regard, and their personal lives were fruit." thought could label atthetime, but I'm violation of laws protecting minors and considered beyond reproach. Indeed, something, make it legal. The negative I now what trying to other laws which prohibit abuse of Fed- reactions of shock, disappointment, dis- attraction is no longer there, and you certain my body was before I entered the first eral office. The F.8.1, has itself not gone etc. to media reports Presiden- won't have nearly the problem did tell mc even gust, of you unscathed from criticism inrecent years tial and Congressional "inappropriate before." From persons who should grade. it or acknowledge it or not in in terms of the ethics of some of its behavior" (usually sexual) suggests the know better, I have heard them say Like not, articles about teenage sexuality, there investigations and the techniques of ideal still exists. We seem to conve- publically that if homosexual acts were homosexual teens and they engage some of its agents and directors. My fer- niently forget those persons whom we legalized there would be less homosex- are homosexual acts sometimes with vent hope is thatthe Newsweek report is elect human the rest of the uality. From all that know about in are just as as we their and sometimes with adults. accurate and that homosexuality is not population, and that perhaps the idea of homosexuality not being choice peers a one gave the issue in the current case. representative government is a reality makes, the above statements are easily And how do we know who the first more pervasive than we would like to dismissed. .. The Aural Column admit. However, legalizing homosexual acts Recent dispatches from our nation's would make a difference, I think. It capital report yet another scandal would not perpetuate the desperate Undimmed By reaching right into the Senate and and dangerous situations that drive House of Representatives. The emo- some persons to have sex in public pla- Human Tears tionally charged topics of sex and drugs ces, or with utter strangers, or with are being cited as common denomina- youth that are beholden to them in tors of elected persons and their youth- other ways. Legalizing homosexuality ful pages. Both the drug scene and (or at least decriminilizing it) could By Joe Schuder II anthem. in noer- homosexuality are parts oflife that many enhance the opportunity a homoexual "O beautiful for heroes proved "And where is that band who so strife. Americans do not know about directly person's being able to make a date for ating vauntingly swore from personal experience, and thus sexual activity as easily as non-gays can. I Who more than self their country loved, That the havoc of war and the battle's might seem quite far removed from cannot imagine such - And mercy more than life." confusion daily life. Suddenly the topics are front making would be any more disruptiveto Katherine Lee Bates A home and a country should leave us page news and negative reactions are workplace, social gathering, etc. than Having just come off of Gay Pride Fest no more? rife. the non-gay scheduling that already '82, and being simultaneously behind Their blood has washed out their foul I confess to know very little about the takes place in office, shop, laboratory, schedule on submission deadline for footsteps' pollution. drug scene. What follow are my com- classroom, church or other places the Aural Column and hard upon the Norefuge could save the hireling and ments about the sexual part of the where people gather Independence Day holiday, I decided slave charges which apparently will be Another aspect deserves comment as thirteen days ago that I would abdicate From the terror offlight, or the gloom leveled against several influential well. The thought that teenagers might responsibility and write my article of the grave." members of Congress. I cannot begin to be sexual is a thought many persons "When I'm not relaxing." F.S.K. 1814 offer definitive reasons for the behav- manage to sublimate let alone how they Tonight, July third, I heard what I like "O beautiful for pilgrim feet whose iors reported, nor do I intend to offer completely ignore the fact that younger to call a Real-Live-Live-Broadcast from stern impassioned stress excuses for those persons involved. children are also sexual beings. Students Chicago: A Fourth of July Concert con- A thoroughfare for freedom beat We have all heard that it is the forbid- of human development tell us that our ducted by Mr. Singalong himself, Mitch across the wilderness. ding of a particular act that makes it sexuality is pretty well determined by Miller. There they all were, 500,000 Chi- O beautiful for patriot's dream that attractive. the time we are four or five years old. cagoans, RIGHT NOW — by satellite. sees beyond the years Here we all were, Americans by the mil- thine alabaster cities gleam undim- lions across this land listening and par- med by human tears." ticipating by radio. K.LB. 1893 ticipating by radio. The concert began with The Star Spangled Banner, our Anthem. It was written by Books. ..con't... Continued from page 1 ancis Scott Key in 1814 and adopted as «ationalat anthem in 1931 by an Act of Con- Rocking The Cradle: gress. The concert progressed, a tech- Lesbian Mothers nological masterpiece as well as a paeani to our heritage as a nation. ' By GILLIAN E. HANSCOMBE Then during the singalong section, and JACKIE FORSTER Mr. Miller programmed America The> Lesbian mothers are very much in the Beautiful. The man announcing the; news these days, but often get they get concert stated that America The Beauti- only superficial treatment triggered by ful was written by Katherine Lee Bates,,child custody cases. Here is the first "A clergywomen and an authoress." book to thoroughly look at topics such He did not mention that she was a as the social and personal aspects of les- bian motherhood; the implications of We should, as a Gay People, embrace AID (artificial insemination by donor); the spirit of America The Beautiful and and how children feel about growing up adopt it as our National Anthem. Francis -with lesbian mothers. Scott Key's piece is pugilistic and Both authors have long been active in bloody. It is full of agressive ideas and the lesbian movement, but their book chest-expanded empty nationalism. assumes no special knowledge or expe- By contrast, the Bates composition rience on the part of the reader. Rock- speaks to those things which I believe ing the Cradle discusses questions America stands for in its collective spirit. ranging from the most basic to the most I would like to thank the above group of people who rode and It is productive, unifying and peaceable. specific, from "What is a lesbian" to I had an old Polish Great Aunt who "How can women administer AID on helped make the gay pride float at the Sesqui. parade a suc- could barely speak English. But at family their own?"; all in a style that is clear, yet cess. A lot of hard work went into the float and although it was parties when we would cluster around thought-provoking. the and along to The Gillian disqualified, it still made it's point. People said that took too sing my cousin authors: E. Hanscombe is I Cathy's accompaniment, my Great Aunt the author of The Art of Life: Dorothy much into my own hands...but someone had to do it. would, in her broken English, invariably Richardson and the Development of Thanks to the following people; those who did the decorat- say "Sing Beautiful America." When we Feminist Consciousness (1981: Peter did, tears would to her eyes. Owen Ltd.) and of the ing and made carnations, Northside florist for theflowers, Rick come And forthcoming in her gravelly, offkey voice she sang novel Between Friends (1982: Alyson). and Michael for showing mc gay pride, Jay Winney for helping along in perfect English: "America! She is a journalist with the London Gay with the design and Tom DiMaria for more help than you could America! God shed his grace on thee, News. and crown thy good with brotherhood Jackie Forster founded Sappho, the imagine. from sea to shining sea." (And may I add leading British lesbian magazine, in 1972 Thanks to everyone, "Sisterhood.") and served as its editor until it ceased Dave Martin This is our heritage as Gay Men and publication at the end of 1981. In the Lesbian Women. Let us listen to it and 1950s Forster did television news report- Tom...Dreamgirls...rm telling you I'm not going heed its message. Let us carry it forward ing in the U.S., appearingon Ed Sullivan, to earn and enjoy our freedom. And Jack Parr, and numerous other national each other. and local shows. Herewith some excerpts from each DFGDFGDFGDFGD 5 Out and About tra Pops with conductor Varujan Kojian Books., .con't... and bassist Jerome Hines; *July 9, Victor 1 Borge; July 14, The Amazing Kreskin; Continued from page Pointer Sisters & "E.T." July 17, Opera: "South Pacific" 2:15 DRAWINGS SO HOT, YOUR CRAYONS p.m.,; July 20, Ron Nessen, former presi- WILL MELT! Sizzle, "Thing" Burns Out dential secretary; *July 21, Helen Tho- An erotic coloring book "not for gay mas, UPI bureau chief in Washington, men only," complete with 20 spectacu- d.C.,; July 24, Opera: "The Barber lar layouts, By HANFORD SEARL directed by wonderboy "S.S." himself. of HOT MEN is cunningly con- system The entire cast of mostly unknowns, Seville," 2:15 p.m. and at 8:30 p.m. trived to provide hours of frantic Rating based on 1-5 Freedom *Marvin Hamlisch with to as in "Poltergeist," is perfect, headed by the CSO Pops coloring for those rainy afternoons in Bells, from poor excellent. and conductor Walter Review: lovable Henry Thomas as Elliott, the 7 Hendl; July 29, Provincetown, Russian River, Key West, who befriends the con- flutist/conductor James Galway with the Fire Island, or your own home, when The Pointer Sisters year old E.T., CSO and vincingly higher intelligence created by conductor Kojiuan; *Aug. 2, your primary other is otherwise Fair/June 18 Rev. Ralph Abernathy, engaged. special effects master Carlo Rambaldi, Civil Rights Tickets $9 leader; 5, the modern King Kong. *Aug. Cleveland Amory, Women will also be drawn to this Harvey, Corky & Tice Productions who crafted former columnist Only one person I know didn't like it, and animal rights book. HOT MEN is so alluring it will Rating: Four Bells leader; *Aug. 6, Sonia Johnson, It's been about five years since I last that being Keith cutie-pie waiter at the Author, even stir up excitement on those lazy Frankly "E.T.'s" ERA spokeswoman and former LDS days at the Hamptons, Catalina, or the reviewed the energized Pointer Sisters Hilton's Justine Room. member. as Bil- the best summer flick and no doubt will Juice Newton and Tom Pax- Cape. in Santa Monica while penning ton, 8:30 p.m. All concerts of Radio/TV. take its rightful place as a film classic. 8:30 p.m. Lec- About the Author: lboard's West Coast Editor turers at sisters "The Thing" 10:45a.m. TicketssB and $10for John Harris is a graphic artist living in That's when these three dynamic concerts. nostalgia reper- Como Mall 20 New York City. heaved ho the narrow Theatres/June St. toire for brighter, hipper pop/rock Tickets: $3.25 Martins Press, 175 Fifth Aye., N.Y., sounds. They haven't looked back since. Universal Pictures/, N.Y. 10010 HOT An This pleasant Friday night beneath director. MEN: Erotic Coloring Book By John Harris Melody Fair's domed tiers, the Planet Ratine: One-half Bell Albright-Knox Oke, Art Gallery: July 9- Record artists unleashed theirsolid, pol- this reality-shock-gore jaunra of 29, too Aug. The Paintings of Joe Zucker ished hour plus act jammed-packfull of horror movies has gone sickingly far with July gross-out a 25 lecture by Zucker; *Julyll, Gay Men's Music 13-vibrant selections. with this crucifixion of the general chillingly scary 1951 classic. highlight tour of the gallery and Spiced with effective, sparse choreo, Folk Music concert, noon-7:30 p.m. on Festival Sept. 3-5 the Pointers professionally delivered I mean this self-indulgent, overtly- film "Alien" the Delaware Street steps; July 18, lec- THE FIRST NORTH AMERICAN GAY both oldies and newies from their latest violent mess-of-a makes ture by like a foreign artist Clyfford Still; *July 20, MEN'S MUSIC FESTIVAL, three days of LP "So Excited." seem a picnic romp on Adult planet. Carpenter may have scored with Introduction To Drawing Class, music, workshops and community The best material is their latest, not a members $25, non-members $35. events, will be held in Minneapolis, most chart-starving groups thriller "Halloween" and semi- contention Gallery hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Minnesota over Labor Day Weekend, can easily claim. Scheduled single successful "The Fog," but he's com- noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Mondays. September 3-5. The event will be spon- release "American Music," sure to pletely missed-the-mark here allowing Garden the effects/makeup Restaurant open 11 a.m.-2:30 sored by VOICES & VISIONS PRODUC- break the Top 40 airwaves, is catchy, computer/special p.m. Tues.-Sat., whiz kids derail once marvelous sci-fi noon-3 p.m. Sundays TIONS, a collective of gay men based in commercial. a with reservations mystery. required. Free admis- Minneapolis. Doobiesh pop ballad "Heartbeat" sion to gallery but donations Burt Lancaster's kid Bill, who attemp- welcome. VOICES & and funky "If You Want To Get Back Memberships range from $15 for stu- VISIONS PRODUCTIONS ted a screenplay, only gets accolades for P.O. 3549 Your Lady," also from the latest album dents with 1.D./Senior Citizens to $500. BOX supposedly sticking more closely to the venture, are super sounds. They Annual memberships are $25. MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55403 enhanced the golden hits, such as original story "Who Goes There?" by upbeat "Can, Can," wordy blitzkreig John W. Campbell Jr. Other than that, "Salt Peanuts," 1981 Grammy nominee he ought to go back to being a celebri- "Slowhand" and former pop tune "He's ty's son. So Shy." And Kurt Russell's lead role is weak, Superbly backed by their cohesive, six ineffectual. To bad after some praise for man band, the three scored soulful, his last effort "Escape From New York." powerful vocals throughout as Anita, For the moral of this version of "The June and Ruth's infectious stage presen- Thing" is never trust a fleeing Huskie in ces filled the two-thirds full house. the Antarctic or gore-for-gores' sake. Hunky drummer Doug Florence, a That's NOT Entertainment! New York City lad, was rhythmatic, lead- Upcoming events, concerts & gallery ing the tight ensemble guided by enthu- showings: (* indicates don't miss) ■ 111 lml Ml JI siastic musical director Ramsey Embiek. Tralfamadore Cafe: July 1, Despe- Attractive bass player Don Boyette also rado, $3; July 2, Atlas Linen; July3,Cabo was impressive as was keyboardist Rich Srio, $3.50; July7, Crossroads; $3.50; July Eames' piano spots. 8, Big Sky Mudflats, $3; July 9-10, David Lead guitarists Joe Mumford and Friedman & Futures Past, $4; *July 13, Barry Coats provided a strong founda- Jeff Lorver Fusion, $6.50, 8 & 11 p.m.,; tion for riffs throughout, piercing the ￿July 14-15,Stanley Turentine, $7,8 &11 melody lines as on the Pointer's first p.m.; July 16-17,Mongo Santa Maria,s6, gold single "Fire" and their rousing 8 & 11 p.m.; *July 20, Sir Douglas finale, "Sweet Sensation/Happiness." Quartet, $5; July 21, Bristol M.T. Blue- Fiftiesh styled "Should I Do It?" was grass, $3; July 22, JAH Malla, $4; *July fun with the trio imparting dance forms 23-24, Amad Jamal, $6.50, 8 & 11 p.m.: of the era from the Swim to the Jerk. July 27, Dr. John, $6,8 &11 p.m.; July 29, Earned encore "So Excited," the new LP Tom Rush, $6, 8 & 11 p.m. *July 30-31, title track, was similar to Chic-produced Lonnie Liston Smith, $6.50, 8 & 11 p.m. sounds and amply evidenced the girl's All shows at 9 p.m. unless otherwise 500000000000000000000000060000 penchant and talent for original songs indicated. Diane Duffs written by them. Festival East: *July 2, Superfest XIV, 5 § Even the staid season ticket holders, (Foreigner, Loverboy, Ted Nugent and > ot dotting the circular seating, were Iron Maiden) noon-6:30 p.m., Rich Sta- LITTLE CLUB % g infected by The Pointer Sisters' veteran dium, $15 advance or $17.50 at the door, .^° act and nicely rowdy music. Perhaps *July 30, Ricky Lee Jones, 8 p.m., Shea's 750 Main St. g middle American WASPS aren't so bad Buffalo, $12.50 and $10; *Aug.4, Crosby, after all and there's hope for them too! Stills & Nash,B p.m.,The A,ud. $12.50 and d Buffalo, NY o Mini-reviews: $10.50. Open everyday at 3 p.m. O Lake *July ~ "E.T. — The Extra Terrestrial" Darien Fun Country: (FE) - Cocktail Hour 4-7 7 Days A Week Eastern Hills Mall Theatres/Cinemas 1- 2, Juice Newton, 8 p.m., $13; July 14, 2-3. June 4 Ronnie Milsap, 8 p.m., $14; July 28, The D 2 for 1 O Universal Pictures and , Righteous Bros., $13; *Aug. 10, Santana, -\ 2 for 1 Wednesday Night q director 8 p.m., $15. All concerts at the outdoor } 9 p.m. 4 a.m. q amphitheatre. Tickets include use of - Tickets: $2 matinees } Kitchen 6 'til a.m. Rating: Five Bells! rides from 4 p.m. on. open p.m. 2 O By now you must have heard, either Melody Fair (Harvey, Corky & Tice) D Homemade Italian Sausage O via Time Magazine's recent cover story, July 10, "Love In The Evening - Soap 2 Delicious Chicken Wings O moi's last month Out & About tip or all Stars," $10; *July 12, Natalie Cole, } o the rest of the world media, that Spiel- $10.50; July 13-14, Sergio Franchi & Pat 3 Come in and say Hi to— O berg's "E.T." is simply the next film clas- Cooper, $11.50; *July 20, George Ben- } Melanie-Patty-Sara-Carbone O sic along the lines of "The Wizard of son, $12; July 21, B.J. Thomas, $9.50; July } Cheril-Bonnie-Jimmy Bates O Oz." 22 and 24, Tom Jones, $15; *July 25, Neil } Specialty 27, Chicago,slo; July Drinks O It's no small feat, this endearing, Sedaka, $9.50; July 3 human epic story about our first contact 30-31, Lou Rawls; Aug. 8, Jerry Vale, EVERYONE WELCOME O with space visitors neatly screenplayed $9.50. by Melissa Matheson, scored superbly Chautauqua: *July 2, Roberta Flack; I 750 Main St. 855-8586 8 by veteran composer John Williams and July 8, Chautauqua Symphony Orches- )00000000000000000000000000000 Freedom, July 6 The Fifth 1982 between' $20.00 and $40.00 dollars How Does Your Garden Grow depending on size which ranges from 2 Rainbows, Frisbees to 3 feet. And Songs Chiming So, no matter where you live or what In Tune your budget is, a uniquely ethereal By GPF COALITION experience awaits you in the warm "The Twenty-Four Days of June,"; With Summer winds of the summer nights. But stay at "Fest-Fancy-And Fellowship;" even home for a change and enjoy your wind "Splendor In The Test." All would be By BILL HARDY good names to describe Gay Pride Fest Brass chimes chimes instead! Hello, and a jumpingly July also give pleasing tones Until August, have a pleasant month 82. The Gay community in Buffalo was Junonian and come a wide to you all. It seems Mother Nature in variety or motifs to energized through it all. suit just about and think green. decided to play her "May-June switch everyones interests. The There were workshops, social activi- the month trick" on us once again. As smaller versions of these too, fall in the ties, a memorial service and memorabi- oneof number of people $2.00 price range. Other metals have a Gay News By Phone lia. The most notable event was our any thegoodly sound who cruised down the Niagara on Miss all their own and preference is up A new information and news service presence in the Sesquicentennial par- to the listener. Buffalo would did not Worth mentioning also made its premiere in San Francisco age. The logo was therainbow. The larg- testify, it surely the seem like the first day of summer. I fully are Capiz shell chimes which have a recently. est attendance was at the picnic. expected to hit an iceburg any minute, unique sound that is quite pleasing. SAN FRANCISCO BEAT as it is called, Nobody attended everything. The I the least, skate back to the Navel ones like the least are the bam- broadcasts a concise newscast of infor- Attendance was generally low but the or at boo chimes. park after the boat became frozen in the These sound to mc, more mation and news of interest to the gay ratio ofLesbians and Gay men was close clunky ethereal, locks. Cold or not, a good time was had than and lesbian communities ail over the to 1:1—better than last year or at any by all. I purchased a wonderful set of chimes country via NGN, the National Gay mixed event since last year. The theme, at But enough talk of the cold. How an Art and Craft show at Boulevard Network. not spelled out by the way, was com- about something wonderously built, Mall last March. The maker of this Fashioned after the popular "dial it" munity unity, and it was in evidence. exquisitly hung, always up, and totally delight was from Fort Wayne, Indiana. services in New York, (Dial A Joke, Dial The workers and organizers burned aquiver with noise when blown? Sound She has her own secret formula using A Poem), listeners call a local number out while putting on this year's fest, but sensual and bet. And most stoneware clay and porcelain clay, and and hear the latest news. Each "phone- everybody else who attended seemed exciting? You the of the time for under $5.00? Right again. chimes, which she graphically dem- cast" is about 3-4 minutes in length. pleased, in spite of a few calamities: the wind chime is the perfect garden onostrated at the mall, are almost The New York phone company beer ran out at the picnic, publicity con- Yes, a unbreakable. accessory! Even if you live in an apart- As long as they are not recorded a record 299 Million calls by fused a few people, the mugs-frisbees- ment there is place for wind chime. hung so they would hit a wall or a tree New York residents to "dial it" services buttons-hats, came in at the middle of a a trunk, Wherever there is breeze they are not supposed to break. in 1980. the month. a moving And the from one place to another, there will be haven't! Unlike so many of the According to executive producers But the bottom line is that Buffalo's some energy to make a chime operate. commercially made clay chimes that Bernard Lawson and Tom Post, the news Gay Community was able to pull Even an electric fan will do the job, but break if you sneeze near them, for heav- operation is already adding bureaus in together a massive celebration of Gay it's so much nicer leaving the music to ens sake. Mine are in the shape of maple Sacramento, Seattle, New York and Los Pride, and demonstrated that being gay the whims of the wind. leaves, but Bonnie had a myriad of dif- Angeles, with' further plans for in Buffalo is, after all, a pretty good deal. To mc, the most pleasing sounding ferent shapes and sizes. expansion. The events would not have been pos- chimes are the glass variety. Unfortu- Last of all, we have the big chimes. The Producer Post, who is also the news sible without the co-operation, dona- nately, these are also the most breaka- first ones are made from 4 lengths of anchor on the broadcast, points out the tions, time and energy and support, ble. Those variously shaped pieces of various sized electrica1 conduit. The broadcast is the only one of its kinds in from numerous Gay-owned businesses glass give off a melodious sound that can tones of these are very They the country. and Gay groups. The Gay Pride Fest '82 only be described as sparkling. The are also very loud. Not the chime for "San Francisco Beat is almost instan- was put on by a coalition made up of: bedroom price of the most commenly found size your window. Equally as beau- taneous. You hear the story right away," Bflo. Gay Coalition for a float, Bflo. of these chimes is usually between $1.00 tful are the wind bells made of 3 piecs of Post said. "In that sense, San Frncisco Women's Liberation Union, Bflo. and $2.00. They are best hung away from metal soldered togethered, each piece Beat/NGN acts as a prod for listeners to Women's Production Company, Dignity direct breezes because of the afore- having a separate, very mellow tone. purchase gay press for more detailed Bflo., Emma—Bflo. Women's Book- mentioned drawback. The price of these 2 chimes range coverage," he added. store, Gay and Lesbian Community The San Francisco Beat/National Gay Center Coalition, Gay Professionals, Network "phonecasts" may be heard by Gay Rights For Older Women, Matta- dialing (415) 552-1312. The firm's offices chine Society of the Niagara Frontier, may be reached by dialing (415) 621- Metropolitan Community Church, and -5694. involved individuals. We would like to thank the Gay community for attending and making it a success. The Gay Pride Fest Coalition has The incurred a deficit of a few hundred dol- Fancy Flea lars. The deficit should be eliminated by A ContinentalGift Shoppe selling off the remainder of the store (716) 892-1111 HTHEBARRACKS over the summer to individuals who 56 Widmer have not yet purchased a button, fris- Street bee, hat, or mug. Contact the Gay and 113 Broadway Market Toronto, Canada Lesbian Community Center to locate Buffalo, NY these articles. 14212 Financial reports will be mailed out to members of the coalition Aug. 1.To get a head start on next years Gay Pride Fest, OPEN DAILY 9 to 4 a meeting will be called on September FRIDAY TILL 6 28. ■ CLOSED WEDNESDAY M*A*S*H—— Star In Gay Rights Film We're Moving From Thruway Mall Back To Our WASHINGTON, D.C-Actor Mike Broadway Market Location. Farrell, B.J. Hunnicutt on the popular television series M*A*S*H, has made a twenty minute video presentation for We Are In The the Human Rights Campaign Fund, the Process Of Looking For new Larger Space To Accomodate Us. pro-Gay civil rights/privacy rights political action committee. According to Steve Endean, the Cam- paign Fund Treasurer and Chief Execu- We tive Are Now Accepting: Officer, who is also executive D,reCt r of the Gay Rights Telephone Orders uu ° L National 892-1111-24 Hours a Day Lobby, the video presentation that Far- Master Charge & Visa rell made will be used by the Campaign Fund. s City Committees at cocktail par- No Charge For Layaways ties and meetings, and in major donor sohcitat.ons. The Campaign Fund is rais- ing monies for pro-Gay civilrights Con- gressional candidates, supplementing already good intentions with solid polit- ical muscle. We Handle Special Orders On Hummel. Mike Farrell's impressive video pres- entation, coupled with a direct mail appeal by playwright Tennessee Willi- ams, and an extraordinary Advisory Committee, which includes a numberof Need We Say More! mayors and bishops, marks a significant departure from previous efforts, both in terms of professionalism and outreach to mainstream America. 7 The Fifth Freedom, July 1982 GAYDIRECTORY OF BUFFALO pßof®

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