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12 MEDICAL UPDATE Questions and Answers by Roderick N. Frazier, M.D. 16 MOVIES Hocus Pocus 3923 Cedar Springs 29 MEDIA GLAAD Tidings byCathayChe Dallas, Tx. 32 COVER FEATURE Alan Bourgeois of Houston photos by Baobab Studios 35 CURRENT EVENTS 214.380.3808 40 LETTERSTO THE EDITOR 47 BACKSTAGE Galveston Island Outdoor Musicals Presents Best Uttle Whorehouse 49 TRIVIA lare 53 STARSCOPE The Sun in Leo Creates Greater Interest and Energy for All Signs 59 SPORTS Montrose Softball League Finals 60 NEWS EXTRA David Mixner Responds to President Clinton on New Military Policy 62 TEXAS NEWS Gay Leaders Condemn New "Don't Ask Don't Tel\' Polley Chest 65 THEATRE Grand Hotel at Fort Worth's Casa Manana Reviewed by Bob Dineen 66 TEXAS TEA Mr. Texas All-American at the Wave in Dallas 75 CLASSIFIED 82 OBITUARIES Contest 85 GUIDE Texas Business/Club Directory TWTCThisWeekinTexas)ls published by Texas WeeldyTimes Newspoper Co" at 3300 ReagonStr eet In Dallas. rsxos 75219ad 811Westheimer InHoustor\ Iexos 71CXJ6. 0pi00ns expressed by cd""",t, are not necessaily those of TWT or of~' ,toft. Publication of the name or photograph with cash of any person or organization in articles or advertising in TWT isnot to be construed as any Indicatbn of the sexual orientation of said person or organization. Slbscrlption rates: $69 per year. $40 per half year. Bock issues available at 52 each. Payment must accompany all orders. • Copyright © 1993 by Texes Weekly Times Newspaper Co. All rights reserved. Partial or corrplete reproduction of ON( advertisement. news, prizes article or feature, copy or photograph trcrn TWT is specifically prohibited by federal statute. THIS WEEK IN TEXAS MAGAZINE every Texas' Leading Gay &. Lesbian Publication Since 1975. Weekly Circulation: 20,000 i PUBLISHER i HOUSTON OFFICE DALLAS OFFICE ALAN GELLMAN 811Westhelmer. Suite 106 THURSDAY 3300 Reagan Street EDITOR Houston. Texas 77006 Dallas. Texas 75219 RICHARD HEBERT Houston Fax (713)527TW- IT Dallas Fax (214)520- TWIT COMPTROLLER (713) 527·9111 night (214) 521·0622 STEVEMILES ARTDIRECTORRichard Bong • GRAPHIC ARTISTSSteve Pardue. Chris Patterson ASSISTANTEDITORBob Dineen • SPORTSEDITORBobby Miller • DISTRIBUTIONClifford Plummer with Me CONTRIBUTINGWRITERSHugh Callaway. Nancy Ford. Lydia Godfrey. PhilJohnson. Jeff Mackey. Dan Medina STAFFPHOTOGRAPHERSMike Beck. Graham. Rex Martin. Shawn Northcutt NATIONAL SALESDIRECTOR. Steve Miles. (214) 521·0622 • FAX 52C>TWIT Advertising rates are available on request from the salesperson In your nearest city. Valerie Austin - Rex Martin (512) 442·2332 • Dallas/Fort Worth - Steve Miles (214) 521·0622 Houston/Galveston - Steve Nally (713) 527·9111 • San Antonio - Paul Briner (210) 614-1348 CLASSIFIEDADVERTISING. Dallas Bob Dineen • Houston Brian Keever

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However, in selected pa- options for treatment are few. syrnpto- tients, this treatment can mean an overall matic control of diarrhea and the addition improvement in quality of life, and can of oral nutritional supplements may sut- forestall disability and allow the patient to fice to control weight loss. When these return to work. measures fail, the only remaining treat- ment is parenteral nutrition. Both my lover and I are HIV·positive.1 have Parenteral nutrition consists of a solu- had no infections or other problems. My tion containing sugar and amino acids ad- lover is being treated for MAC infection. ministered intravenously. To this solution What precautions should I take to prevent may be added fat, vitamins and trace ele· catchina this? ments. The use of parenteral nutrition is Mycobacterium Avium Complex [MAC] ln- controversial. My particular conviction is fection occurs when the mycobacterium that this is a useful treatment for wasting causing this disease invades the body, syndrome. usually through the gastrointestinal tract Once malnutrition is established, a or lungs. The infection can then spread to downward spiral occurs. Malnutrition it· other organs of the body. It can cause Miss Gay Texas WHITNEY PAIGE, LINDSY LOVE, self may worsen diarrhea and even fu rther symptoms such as fever, drenching sweats TOMMIE ROSS, DYAN MICHAELS and Mistress of Ceremonies KOFI impair absorption of nutrients. In addition, and weight loss. Unfortunately, this orqan- the healing ability of the body and the ism is common in the environment and functioning of the immune system are lrn- really cannot be avoided. It is not spread paired. Parenteral nutrition can reverse from person to person. A normally tunc- Over $1,000 in Cash and Prizes! these processes. 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Glen Maxey has taken an interest in this matter and hope- fully will be able to move us forward in Saturday, July 31 st revamping this grossly inadequate portion of our Medicaid system. If you qualify for Medicaid and live in a metropolitan area, you likely will qualify for access to your county health care system. ltf) There may be restrictions on the types of medications, but not on the number of « ,CLUB medications that can be prescribed. In ad- dition, you may qualify for the Texas De- SAN ANTONIO partment of Health that provides access to some drugs, including AlT, ddl, ddC, 820 San Pedro· 210.226.2620 Bactrim, Pentamidine and others. Very expensive drugs may at times become out of reach for some patients Sunday, August 1st despite county and state programs. There are programs set up by some pharmaceu- tical companies to provide their drugs at no cost for eligible patients. Drugs avail- able under these programs include AlT, Zovirax, Diflucan, Cytovene, Neupogen and Foscarnet. 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TWT JULY 23 - JULY 29 1993 et's just say that Hocus Pocus, which L opened last Friday, will best be en- joyed by undemanding kids of all ages as well as die-hard Bette Midlerfans. Shriek- ing madly and throwing lightning bolts, Midler gives a pull-out-the-stops perform- ance that alone makes this Disney comedy worth seeing. The movie opens in 17th-century Salem_ with the three Sanderson sisters, Winifred

(Midler), Mary (Kathy Najimy) and Sarah long chase as Winifred, Mary and Sarah (Sarah Jessica Parker) being hanged for make plans to round up the children of kidnapping a little girl and draining the modern-day Salem for another try at eter- life from her to keep themselves forever nal youth while Max, Dani and Vinessa- young. accompanied by a talking black cat, no Flash forward to Salem, 1993. It's Hallo- less-stay one step ahead, attempting ween, and young Max Dennison is having to warn the townspeople of the danger in trouble adjusting to his family's recent their midst. Good wins out over evil in the move to New England from Los Angeles. end, of course, and as with all good fairy He gets drafted into taking his little sister tales, this one ends with a moral. Dani out trick or treating, when all he really Midler as the bossy, dominant oldest wants to do is stay home and moon over sister is all over the place, camping it up beautiful classmate Vinessa. in a role that must have been great fun While out on their candy run, Dani and for the actress. But her makeu p tended to Max run into Vinessa, and the three decide get in the way, and at times this reviewer to break into the old Sanderson house half expected her to spit out her huge outside of town, now an abandoned mu- buckteeth. seum. They find Winifred's book of spells Kathy Najimy is suitably dizzy and fawn- and a magic candle, which-so the leg- ing as the rely-poly Mary, sweetly suffer- end goes-if lit by a virgin, will glow with ing Winifred's commands and insults. The a black flame and bring the three sisters running gag is that she's got the nose of back to life. Max lights the candle and, sure a bloodhound. "Winifred, I smell, I smell ... enough, the unholy trio are back to their children!" Sarah Jessica Parker is an allur- old tricks again. From then on, it's one ing, seductive vamp as Sarah, at one point

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he July 5 issue of U.S. News & World On a lighter note, the August issue of T Report features an extensive cover Vanity Fair continues the lesbian media story which summarizes straight Amer- blitz with an in-depth cover story interview ica's opinions on lesbians and gay men. with out lesbian singer k.d. lang. The article clearly states that lesbians and lang speaks at length about her lesbian- gay men are asking for more than toler- ism in the interview, at one point saying, ance-we want full civil rights. The prob- "I don't know why I'm gay ... 1find women more enticing both emotionally and sex- FRIDAY lem, according to this article, however, is that an alarming number of Americans are ually." While some of what she says will Lone Star Male Revue willing to let us live our lives, but not to no doubt be controversial both within as 6pm-2am treat us as equals. well as outside the lesbian and gay com- By elaborating on the symbolic mean- munity, everyone should get a real kick out SATURDAY ing behind President Clinton's campaign of the Herb Ritts cover shot and accom- Lone Star Male Revue promise to lift the ban on lesbians and gay panying pictorial by Ritts which features lang, dressed in men's clothes, and super- 10pm-2am men serving in the military, the U.S. News article is able to offer some perspective on model Cindy Crawford. several important issues, including the im- The cover shot, a spoof of Norman SUNDAY Rockwell motifs, shows the singer loung- Eight Ball Tourney 5pm portance of coming out and lesbian and gay parenting. However, the piece is in no ing in an old-fashioned barber's chair while Rlbeye Steaks with way comprehensive. It fails to represent Crawford shaves her. Apparently this was Baked Potato Ie Salad Bar the diversity of people and opinions within a fantasy come true for lang, who looks like the cat that swallowed the canary. 5pm-8pm the lesbian and gay community, relying on isolated quotes and limited statistics. Write to Vanity Fair and thank them for Miss Garden Weed Contest In addition, a separate article in the their creative approach to celebrating our 8pm same issue titled "Intimate Friendships" first openly lesbian country singer and the Variety Show 8:30pm takes a look at lesbian and gay relation- rich lesbian butchlfemme tradition. Write ships down through before the advent of to Graydon Carter, Editor, Vanity Fair, 350 MONDAY & TIJESDAY the established "gay rights movement." Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017. Boy Toy Dancers Strip, This piece also offers sophisticated infor- mation about society's changing ideas on "GLAAD Tidings" is written by mem- Strut and TantaUze sexuality through the centuries, and con- bers of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against 5pm-lam cludes that homophobia may in part be Defamation, Inc., a nationwide organiza- fueled by society's fear of chaos through tion that monitors media coverage of les- WEDNESDAY the breakdown of gender roles. bians and gay men. To report on such Male Strip Contest Write to U.S. News & World Report to coverage in Texas, contact GLAADIDallas at P.O. Box 190712, or call (214)526-G LA D. S1251n Cash o10:30pm thank them for their efforts, but be sure to mention what they left out. The address is: To reach the national office, write to TIlURSDAY Mortimer B. Zuckerman, Editor in Chief, GLAADINew York; 150 West 26th Street, VIdeo Classics 9pm U.S. News & World Report, 2400 N Street, Suite 503; New York, NY 10001. Or call NW, Washington, DC 20037-1196. (212)807-1700. ..., PAGE 29 lWT JULY 23 - JULY 29 1993 .~~ ~ ~ ,-1111 " ,I ; ••.••••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1

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PAGE 35 TWT JULY 23 - JULY 29 1993 PAGE 34 TWT JULY 23 - JULY 29 1993 their families and friends-is seeking the The Gay and Lesbian Switchboard Hous- assistance of the community in meeting ton, an all-volunteer organization that pro- its growing need for supplies and equip- vides business and organization referrals, CASH ment. On the AIN wish list are general of· HIV/AIDS information, phone counseling fice supplies, newspaper and magazine and crisis intervention, and a TDDITTY line subscriptions, general office equipment for the hearing-impaired, will hold a train- fOR and audiolvisual equipment to be used in ing class for people interested in becom- the group's training programs. If you have ing volunteers on August 7/8 and 14/15. equipment or supplies that you would like The sessions involve 32 hours of exercises LIfE to donate, or if you would like more infor- and activities designed to prepare vol- mation about AIN and its programs, call unteers for phone service. All applicants (214)559-4899. must be at least 18 years of age and must INSURANCE complete both weekends of training to be FORT VVORTH eligible. Those unable to attend the Au- gust training may apply for the next ses- The AIDS Outreach Center [AOC] spon- sion, to be held in November. To sign up for either class, or for more information, • PWA's Terminally III sors a number of support groups for in- & dividuals and families touched by AIDS or call GLSH at (713)529-3211,afternoons and • One Lump Sum Paid Within (713) 266-1004 HIV infection. The groups meet at the evenings every day. 30 Days ANSWERED 24 HOURS Center's offices at 1125 West Peter Smith The Montrose Activity Center, the new • Simple Application Process STATEWIDE SERVICE in Fort Worth. A partial listing of these groups includes: Positive Healing, for per- community center for the Houston gay • No Cost to You CRIMINAL DEFENSE sons diagnosed with AIDS, on Mondays and lesbian community, invites everyone • Confidentiality Is Assured PERSONAL INJURY CASES from 5:30-7 p.m.; Positive Support, for per- to "Coffee Talk," held every Friday night from 8 p.m.-midnight, for movies, games, INITIAL FREE CONSULTATION sons who are HIV-positive or HIV-positive asymptomatic, on Mondays from 5:30-7 coffee and a chance to meet new friends OWl- Prostitution· Lewd Conduct and renew old acquaintances. The Activ- Drugs-Wills. Probate-Slip and Fall p.m.; Families Helping Families, for family Auto Accident members and significant others, on Tues- ity Center is located at 3330 Graustark, Rape Victim (Occurring in Apartment Complex) days from 6:30-8 p.m.; Positive Women, for directly behind Wendy's on Westheimer. South Eastern Financial women touched by AIDS or HIV infection, MEMBER on Wednesdays from 5:30-7 p.m.; and The Sign of AIDS TV, ajoint educational effort Management, Inc. State Bar of Texas between the Montrose Clinic and Locklin Houston Bar.Association Men's Hour, offering support and fellow- 104 Main Street Harris County Criminal Lawyer Association ship to gay men in the age of AIDS, on Agency Advertising and Promotions, premieres in August on Houston Public Eastman, GA 31023 Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Thursdays from 6:30-8 p.m. For more in- • Former Elected State Disl. Attorney, 3rd Dlst, formation about any of these groups, call Access cable. The show, co-hosted by Matt Locklin, host of AIDS Talk Houston, 1-800-537-1487 • Former Elected County Attorney, Anderson Co. the AOC offices at (214)335-1994 . and Bert Bares, Director of Deaf Commu- Licensed by Supreme Court of Texas nity Programs for the Montrose Clinic, will Nt Cert. Texas Bd. Legal Spec. HOUSTON present HIV/AIDS education and informa- tion specially designed for members of the Join the Baich's Brunch Bunch for a Jazz hearing-impaired HIV-infected or affected Buffet benefiting the Bering Community community. Sign translation will be provid- Service Foundation on Sunday, August 1 ed with each show. The first broadcast is PROTEC£ & SECURE YOUR FUTURE at Baich's Bar & Grille, 2016 Main. Sharon on Tuesday, August 3 at noon. Sign of ~ • Highest Rated Companies Montgomery will entertain, and there will AIDS TV is listed in all local TV guides on be live and silent auctions. Partiers can the PAC channel. • Life, Health & Disability Insurance choose between two seatings, one at noon and one at 2 p.m. Dress is "colorful and VVICHITA FALLS NO MEDICAL TESfS REQUIBED casual." Reservations (required) are $25 and may be made by calling (713)650-8830. 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CMI an Outgrowth of OleS efforts, in seeking to fill the void and become part of the safety net for women. DearTWT: If anyone would like more information Thank you for your recent coverage of on how to volunteer, give money or the opening of the Candy Marcum Institute partlclpate in CMI programs, they may call for Women's Studies [CMI] of Oak lawn OlCS at (214)520·8108. Community Services. We really appreciate Thank you again for your excellent your support of the services we provide. coverage of the CMI opening. Your presence There are a couple of points from the has truly made a difference, and I look article I would like to clarify so that there forward to working with you in the future. is no misunderstanding about CMI and its purpose. Evilu Pridgeon First, the caption under the wonderful Director of Marketing/OlCS picture indicated that Candy was Dallas, TX surrounded by staff, when, in fact, those are volunteer steering committee Dangerous HIV Myths members. Terry Stone is present as the Dear TWT: BUT WE DON'T TREATTHEM THAT WAY. executive director, representing the OlCS "I was too drunk" or "I didn't think"; staff, and Barbara Stone is the chair of the "He never told me he was Hlv-positive board of directors (a volunteer position). before we had sex"; "I figured he was too At Charter Hospital of Grapevine, we and where you can address issues such as: Secondly, readers might infer from the young and bealthy-looklnq to be at any risk"; know that when it comes to emotional article that OlCS has done very little to • Addictions "I always heard you couldn't get it from and chemical dependency treatment for • Depression address lesbian mental health issues in oral sex"; "I thought we were monogamous, gay men and lesbians, there are a few the past when, in fact, CMI is actually an so we never used condoms." These are the • SexuallPhysicallEmotional outgrowth of all the women's programs typical responses that most HIV counselors things missing. Like freedom. Respect. Abuse Recovery that have been implemented in the past hear when someone gets tested and finds Understanding. And pride. • Self-Destructive Relationships five years. out they have been exposed to HIV. That's why we've created a special • Dealing with Shame and Guilt Since 1989, OlCS has experienced a It's frustrating to know that, 12 years program just for you. It's called Pride phenomenal increase in the percentage of into this epidemic, the gay male community If you have an emotional or chemical female clients it serves: from 25% to still has the highest rates of new HIV In Recovery - and it could mean the 48%. Most of this growth has occurred in infections. Safer sex practices have beginning of a new world of self-accep- dependency problem, please call us. the last two years as word of our services significantly lowered infection rates tance, serenity and fulfillment, And maybe, for the first time in your life has reached the lesbian community; among many (but not all) white gay males, Pride In Recovery offers a safe place you can face the world with a fresh, however, OlCS has always included between the ages of 25 and 50. But where you can talk about your lifestyle uninhibited outlook. women in its programs as well as in among other gay men-youths, minorities leadership positions. The establishment of and bisexuals-safer sex doesn't happen the CMI formalizes and gives direction consistently, whether by accident, and focus to the changing needs and ignorance, denial or just plain stupidity. wants of this community. It also reflects Many of the same excuses for having PRIDE IN RECOTERY the strong support of the executive unprotected sex in the mid·1980s are still A Treatment Program for Gay Men & Lesbians director and the board for the continuation used today. It's scary to realize that you and expansion of services to women. have to be able to relate to someone you Additionally, many other organizations know who is infected before it may be Located in the DaliasIFort Worth Metroplex have been working and are continuing to real enough to Change your behavior. This For a free confidential assessment, call work very hard to address the needs of goes for both the straight and gay the women's community: lesbian Vlslon- communities. There are a lot of sexual 1-(800)-252-7533 aries, lesbian Resource Center and the issues that determine whether you may The diagnosis of need for inpatient treatment will Women's Programs of the Nelson-Tebedo play safe this weekend (or not). These only be made by a licensed physician. Clinic, just to name a few. In some ways, issues include your attitude toward CMI has also been an outgrowth of these condoms, knowledge about HIV trans-

TWT JULY 23 - JULY 29 1993 PAGE 41 seems to go largely ignored, when in mission and safer options, your self- Activity Center is proud to announce the reality its cause for celebration should be esteem, involvement with alcohol or opening of Houston's Gay and Lesbian used as inspiration in our current struggle EVERY THURSDAY, drugs, and your perception of risk. Community Center, located at 3330 Grau- for homosexual equality. This is why I feel it is vital for everyone stark (behind Wendy's on Westheimer). Midland/Odessa and the entire West FRIDAY & SATURDAY who is sexually active to attend at least one Since its opening on April 15, 1993, it is Texas area are fortunate to have a club NTERTAINMENT! safer sex workshop. These workshops are becoming the center of lesbian and gay like The Mining Company that understands J,,;pt;E offered in most cities and give participants happenings in the Houston metropolitan the diversity that makes up the gay the chance to discuss all of these issues in area. Currently officing the Houston Gay community. We would like to express our (gK~. & cf.loIUm) a comfortable environment. They are usually and Lesbian Political Caucus, ACT UP/Gulf thanks to Ann and Keith of The Mining very entertaining as well as informative. Coast and the Board of the Montrose company for showing the beauty of the AIDS Foundation Houston [AFH] sponsors Activity Center, the Center offers meeting Juneteenth celebration. The theme of the Thursday these workshops on the third and fourth facilities for other organizations. Those evening was "I Dream in Colors" and was July 29 Tuesdays of each month [July 27 this taking advantage so far have been the Gay expressed through table decorations in month, August 17 and 24 next month] at 7 Men's Chorus of Houston, Sisters, Garden the colors of Africa, while pictures of Ashley p.m. at their office, 3202 Weslayan Annex. Party, Pride Committee of Houston and prominent African-Americans and their & This summer, AFH is heavily promoting many others. accomplishments were hung up throughout their "Safer Sex House Parties," a fun way Meeting and office space is available on a the club. Shalby to get this information out to your friends. first come, first served basis. A minimal fee We would also like to say how proud Our educators will come to your home at is required to keep the Montrose Activity we were of the very entertaining show put any time to offer these entertaining work- Center a longstanding community asset. If on by our own exceptional West Texas Friday & shops to groups of 10 or more. It costs you or your organization are interested, talent. The talents of Shante Alexis, Saturday nothing and there are lots of prizes (and please call me at (713)965-1466or 523-4550. Narsha, Tia Bonet, Briana, Shonna Day, surprises). Please call me at (713)623-6796 Anjana DeCole, Chad and Kerry all joined July 30th for more information about this program or Robert V. Harris together to create an atmosphere of love & 31st regarding similar workshops in other areas. President! Montrose Activity Center that will last a lifetime. A special thanks There is no need to be taking sexual risks Houston, TX to Wendy Rochelle from Dallas, who head- Cy today when the dangers are clear. Certainly, lined the show and gave a show-stopping Brinson HIV infection is not the end of the world, Juneteenth an Inspiration performance. but if you have the option of not getting Thanks once again to The Mining Dear TWT: (gK~. &cf.lo/HJR) infected in the first place, why not choose it? Company, Ann, Keith, Sylvester and all the Recently, the gay community of entertainers for showing that, no matter HOVSTON'S PREMiER CAbARET Bart Loeser Midland/Odessa were treated to a special what race or nationality, we are all AFH Education Coordinator night of fun. We feel that THIS WEEK IN TEXAS brothers and sisters in the gay community. Houston, TX and the rest of Texas should know what is 1117 Missouri @ Yoakum happening out here in West Texas. V. Valentine Holf Block West 713/ MAC a Success It is difficult to adequately express our C. King of Montrose Blvd. 524-1333 appreciation to The Mining Company in Midland/Odessa, TX ~ DearTWT: Odessa for holding their first annual The Board of Directors of the Montrose Juneteenth celebration. This holiday

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PAGE 45 TWT JULY 23 - JULY 291993 ishpachat Alizim, Houston's gay and IVI lesbian Jewish congregation, will be STRIVE FOR sponsoring a night at the theatre August FREE POSITIVE CHANGE 5 to benefit two local AI DS organizations, the DizingerlFI RM Co-op and Amigos Vol- Treatment unteers in Education and Services [AVES]. DR. NICHOLAS EDD, Psy.D. Come prepared to boo and hiss at the The University of Texas Medical Psychologist dastardly Windermere Hightower and cheer on Melody Lane and Lucius Good- Branch Center For Clinical Studies • individualand group therapy ) enough in Herbert E. Swayne's The Curse of an Aching Heart, an old-fashioned • relationship counseling 275-7661. meller that'll get your popcorn-tossing • biofeedback and stress management Stage West is holding auditions for all muscles going. 8 p.m. at Theater Suburbia, • couples • depression • hypnosis parts in Barefoot in the Park-Neil *SHINGLES* 1410West 43rd at Oak Forest. Tickets are • alcohol/drug dependency Simon's hilarious look at young newly- $25 (includes cast party) and $15, and (LESS THAN 72 HOURS) • gay issues weds coping with the foibles of a Green- sponsorships are available. For more infor- wich Village apartment and a new mar- 11767 Katy Frwy mation, orto purchase tickets, call Richard riage-this Sunday, July 25 and Monday, Elbein at (713)796-9844 or 747-7754. July 26 at the group's Caravan of Dreams *GENITAL* Suite 370 • Houston "It's taken me two years to grow claws, perfonmance space, 310 Houston Street in (713] 493-9984 mother. Jungle Red!" These classic lines- downtown Fort Worth. Roles are available uttered by Norma Shearer's irrepressible to Equity and non-Equity talent, and all HERPES 2128 Welch • 493-9984 character, Mary Haines-can be heard in ethnicities are encouraged to audition. All all their camp splendor when the USA Film positions will be paid. Needed are one man • 24 hourphoneservice• insurancewelcome Festival presents George Cukor's 1939 in the 30-40 age group, one man in the • eveningsandweekendsavailable Academy Award-nominated film The 25-30 age group, one woman in the 20-25 (713) 333-2288 Women as part of its First Monday age group and one woman in the 45-55 age Classics series on August 2. The film, group. For more information, call Metro I~, •.... -:J FREE TAXI IN HOUSTON ~ whose cast is comprised totally of fe- (817)STG-WEST for an appointment. ,- males, was adapted by Anita Loos from the Clare Boothe stage comedy about a woman (Shearer) who chooses divorce when she discovers that her husband has been having an affair with "shopgirl" and SELLING YOUR golddigger Joan Crawford. Co-starring LIFE INSURANCE Rosalind Russell, Joan Fontaine and Paul- POLICY FOR CASH ette Goddard, The Women is a hilarious SHOULD BE A QUICK look at the way pampered women were perceived in the 1930s-spoiled prima Galveston Island Outdoor Musicals presents Best Little AND SIMPLE donnas whose lives revolved around their Whorehouse in Texas through August 28. EXPERIENCE! men and were reduced to nothing more than a series of catfights. The screening TV newscaster Melvin P. Thorpe (based r-i ---,. If you ore getting will be at the AMC Glen Lakes Theaters, on Houston's own Marvin Zindler) tries to burnt-out with the 9450 North Central Expressway at 7:30 close down the Chicken Ranch near La Grange in The Best Little Whorehouse in process...It's time p.m. Tickets are $6 general admission, $4 for USA Film Festival members. Call the Texas, the musical hit now being to call Steven Festival's 24-hour program line at (214) presented by Galveston Island Outdoor Simon, President 821-NEWS (6397) for more information. Musicals. Blue-grass twangs, memorable of American Life Biloxi Blues-chapter two in the contin- tunes and some of the fanciest square dancing around light up the stage in this Resources! uing saga of playwright Neil Simon's alter ego Eugene Morris Jerome-makes its production of Larry King and Peter Master- son's award-winning Broadway show in- 1-800-633-0407 Theatre Arlington premiere tonight, July 23 at the theatre's performance space at 305 spired by a bit of modern-day Texas (where NO HASSLES! NO EXCUSES.!EVER! West Main Street in downtown Arlington. else?) history. Whorehouse contains ex- The 1985 Tony Award-winner focuses on plicit language and sexual situations an~ Amencan Eugene's experiences in boot camp in Bi- is recommended for mature audiences. lite~s~urces loxi, Mississippi, and has been described Galveston Island Outdoor Musicals is as "joyous and unexpectedly rewarding." located in Galveston Island State Park, 10 eorpcrauorr Wednesday through Sunday performances miles west on Seawall Blvd. For ticket AMERiCAN liFE RESOURCES CORPORATiON at 8:15 p.m. Tickets, $7-$12, can be ob- reservations and information, call (800) 930 WASHINGTON AVE .• MIAMI BEACH. FLORIDA 33133 tained at the box office and by calling (817) 54-SHOWS or (409)737-3440.

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PAGE 52 PAGE 53 BY BOBBY MILLER MSLAwARDS Houston - The Montrose Softball League held its end-of-the-14th-season awards ban- quet last weekend. Awards were presented to the following winners: Rookie of the Year went to Jeff Wilson in recreational, while Ruben Ramirez won in the competitive category. Most Improved Player was Ross Perry in recreational, while Ruben Fuentes took top honors in competitive.

Coach of the Year for the Montrose Softball League is The Montrose Softball League Rookie of the Year is Jeff Lenise Peterman. Wilson. TWT SPORTS photos by Bobby Miller. Most Valuable Player was Bob Ulrich in recreational, Bill Sansom in competitive. Teams attending the Gay World Series Coach of the Year honors went to Lenise representing MSL will be the BriarPatch Tex- Peterman and the Spirit Award was won by ans in Division A, Gentry in Division B and the Rich's Prime. Montrose Mining Company in Division C. The league has plans to playa fall season, details of which will be announced soon. For more information, call (713)867-3913.

TEAM DALLAS Dallas - Team Dallas is searching for men and women interested in participating in either a billiards or darts tournament during The BriarPatch Texans are the winners of the Montrose their Sports & Cultural Festival, to be held Oc- Softball League competitive division and will represent tober 8-11. An interest has also been ex- them in the Gay World Series. pressed in forming a Dallas billiards league, End-of-season standings for recreational with the goal of raising funds to send play- were: 1-Pacific Street and 2-(tie) JR's and ers to Gay Games IV & Cultural Festival next the Montrose Mining Company. For the com- June in New York City. petitive division: 1-BriarPatch Texans and Other sports where athletes are needed in- 2-BRB. clude basketball, cycling, soccer, in-line skating, wrestling, powerlifting and track & field. Although there will not be events for these sports at the Dallas festival, these sports are offered at the Gay Games. Team Dallas is also looking for people to fill supporting roles such as physicians, nurses, massage therapists, trainers, coaches and cheerleaders. For more information, call Pacific Street wins the Montrose Softball League recree- voice mail (214)521-5342ext. 800. tional division. PAGE 59 TWT JULY 23 - JULY 29 1993 The following remarks were made last Americans from the tyranny of decades of • For the first time, all of our national Tuesday by David Mixner, former ad- oppression, persecution and witchhunts social, religious and political organizations have united to do battle. visor to Bill Clinton and now a gay is the real business of America. And we promise you that we won't go away and we • For the first time, we have run a nation- rights activist, in response to the Presi- won't be shunted back to being viewed as wide television advertising campaign to dent's proposed revision of the military a fringe sideshow on the American polit- educate the American people. ban on gays and lesbians. ical scene. • For the first time, the media has ac- Mr. President, you were called to great- cepted us onto the front pages and into their lead stories as a civil rights oday I stand befere you in great pain. It ness and instead you sacrificed the free- movement. is the pain of a community betrayed. It dom of millions for your own political ex- T • For the first time, United States Sen- is the pain of the knowledge that once pendiency. You are not the first President ators have courageously given voice to our again, we have seen our dreams and our powerful allies as Barry Goldwater, Con. to be asked to rise to the moral high hopes for freedom sacrificed upon the gressional Medal of Honor winner Sen. ground of freedom and answer a call to a desires for freedom. • For the first time, hundreds of coura- altar of political expediency. Robert Kerry, Sen. [Edward] Kennedy and greater good. President [Harry] Truman, geous and brave active duty military per- As a community, this pain is not new to Mrs. Martin Luther King, the President of when faced with a similar choice, racially sonnel have come out of the closet and us. We have experienced it before, both the United States claims he was simply integrated the Armed Forces of the United taken us down freedom's road. from friend and foe. But this time the pain powerless in front of his own Joint Chiefs States and sawall of the Southern dele- Because you see, Mr. President, we is especially harsh. Because the betrayal of Staff. That he had no options. That he, gates walk out of his 1948 Democratic really don't have any other choice. We are has come from a friend who painted a vi- as President, did everything in his power Convention. He rose to the moral high born this way. Each of us here in this room sion for us. A vision that we would be in- to protect our brothers and sisters in the ground of civil rights and he still won. bears the scars of our oppression. Each of cluded. From a friend who said we could military. This is just not true. President [John F.] Kennedy, when faced us vividly remembers the pain of coming trust him to be our champion and our As we regroup and plan our future strug- with the aspirations of the African/Amer- out and acknowledging to the world that friend-who assured us that we had a part- gle to find our freedom, it is important to ican community in the early 1960s, saw the we are lesbian and gay. Each of us knows ner who would be dependable, coura- know exactly what happened and not to let traditional Democratic South speaking up, that our lesbian and gay youth are killing geous and trustworthy. It was the Presi- the White House spin doctors cover the but he, too, rose to the moral high ground. themselves because they have no hope dent's own words and his vision that in- truth. Because generations of us have He answered freedom's call and the Party and have no dreams. Each of us know spired us to work harder than ever for his always known that the truth indeed sets still won. someone in the United States Armed election. It was he who looked us in the eye us free. The President, by his own admis- Mr. President, you surrendered to your Forces who has been forced to resign in and said, "trust him"; that he understood sion, said that until recently he has only own subordinates without mobilizing a na- shame while only wanting to serve their our struggle and that he would be the ve- spent a couple of hours on this issue. He tion, without visiting Congress, without country. Each of us knows the fear of walk- hicle to our freedom. Quite simply, the reassured our leaders in late April, at a giving freedom a chance and without ar- ing the streets in our own neighborhoods President of the United States has failed White House meeting, that all was well ticulating to the American people the need and the fear of nightriders who bring base- to keep his promise. and, confidentially, he was sure that he to bring us all together. You went on tele- ball bats to bash us. MCC members in this This new policy is really no change from would have Gen. [Colin] Powell on ourside. vision yesterday to declare defeat, not to room have had to rebuild 18 firebombed current policy and in many ways is worse. We were constantly told by high level call us to battle! MCC churches. But out of those ashes you If our Commander-In-Chief had to live White House staffers not to rock the But you have made one mistake. This built a future for all of us. under this policy, he would never be able boat-that all would be taken care of-and community is not a disposable commod- We have no choice but to continue the to acknowledge the existence of Ms. Clin- that the President would not let us down. ity that can be recycled for the next elec- fight-and fight we will. Far from allowing ton or Chelsea, he could have no photo- We have recently learned from our friends tion. We are here to stay and your betrayal you to put us on the back burner while you graphs of them: he couldn't go out in within the White House that, while details has only made us stronger. In your weak- deal with "real issues," we will go right to public with them and he would have to lie of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy were ness and fear of the military, we have the hearts and minds of this nation from 24 hours a day about the ones he loved the being worked out between the White found new strength. We now know that, now until our freedom. You have decided most. Mr. President, you can't live a lie and House and the Pentagon, we were pur- without a doubt, it is our struggle to win not to deal with this issue by choice. But neither will we. posely misled in an effort to keep us quiet. orlose.lt will be our strength that wins our we are determined to take this issue di- This policy will create a military filled We were told that the policy had not been freedom. Unlike you, we will not be de- rectly to the people. We will fill the streets, with a network of informers. If someone is terred. We are not afraid. We are moving settled and that it was still open to major we will arouse the campuses, we will fill jealous at the promotion of a lesbian or gay change. The White House political opera- forward. the courts and we will vote in 1996. Mr. person, all they need to say is that they just tions determined that we, as acommunity, In these difficult times, we must not President, you will have to deal with this heard us say "gay," and we will immedi- had nowhere else to go and that even our lose sight of our progress and victories ately be put under investigation and dis- along this journey. The lesbian and gay issue. anger would work in favor of the President We will not pass on this pain to the next missed from the service of our country. community can be proud of the fight we by Showing the country that he could generation of lesbians and gays. We will Let no one in this nation mistake our re- stand up to the queers. We have yet to be have waged: not leave this decade without our freedom . solve; this policy is totally and completely taken seriously. • For the first time in our history, we We will not be passive lesbians and gays unacceptable. The White House officials have acted as have formed coalitions with groups like and we will not be silent lesbians and gays. Let us not be fooled by rhetoric from the if they were the victim of this issue and the NAACP, AFL-CIO, NOW, American We will be fighting lesbians and gays and White House that merely gift-wraps a hor- that they had to get it behind them so that Jewish Congress, American Bar Asso- most of all, Mr. President, we will be free rendous policy of prejudice and hatred. they could get on with the rea/ business ciation, Mexican/American Association lesbians and gays. They throw up their hands and claim that of the country. Well, let us be rea/ clear: Mr. and countless other religious and social That, Mr. President, is our promise. they had no choice. Despite having such President, the freedom of millions of groups.

TWT JULY 23 _ JULY 291993 ~ PAGE 61 PAGE 60 TWT JULY 23 - JULY 29 1993 CLINTON PROPOSAL a lack of integrity on the President's part. "" .[He] has stated on numerous occs, their sex partners. And, finally, the person ON MILITARY BAN sions that he would lift the ban becaUse challenged by HIV/AIDS must cope with it was a matter of principle". What is So the difficulty in finding a mate or compan- FALLS SHORT OF disappointing is that he has compromised ion who is emotionally and physically EARLIER PROMISES his principles." capable of dealing with the possibility of Bailey predicted that Clinton's plan extended periods of physical deterioration Compromise Seen As Leaving would be challenged in the courts on the and, ultimately, perhaps, death. Gay & Lesbian Service People grounds that it violates the First and Four. While many choose celibacy, the need teenth Amendments to the Constitution, for intimacy and unconditional love is Vulnerable to Discrimination. which deal with the right to free speech greater than ever for persons dealing with this life-threatening illness. Until recently, TEXAS - President Clinton last Mon- and with equal protection under the law. however, very few organizations or indi- day revealed his long-awaited plan dealing Houston activist Ray Hill said the most udice that society has placed on our com- viduals have even attempted to target the with gays and lesbians in the nation's important part of the gay ban controversy munity." social issues surrounding AIDS. That is, armed forces, which he called an "hon- is the way it has brought lesbian and gay "The serious side to our struggle is until the formation of Positive Personals. orable compromise" between the rights of issues to the attention of the nation as a [that] there is no shame in being HIV- Founded more than a year ago by two individuals and the need to maintain mil- whole. positive, it is a perception and not a fact. men who are themselves HIV-positive, itary effectiveness. Lesbian and gay lead- "Our problem is not what the policy of Never give in to the prejudice and the ig- Positive Personals hopes to fill the gap left ers in Texas and elsewhere around the na- the military is; our problem is invisibility. norance, for It is a weapon of the stupid by traditional personal services, which tion conceded that the plan-which at I can't recall any other issue where we've and the weak in soul. Hold your head up tend to exclude persons challenged by least in theory limits the circumstances been able to deal with our invisibility the high and walk with dignity and never let under which servicemen and women can way we have with this." HIV/AIDS. any form of prejudice slow you down-we According to Bill Murdoch and Dewayne be investigated concerning their sexual He summed up the hopes of many when are all one: gay, straight, black, white and Barnett, the organization's founders, "We orientation-may improve the status of he stressed that the fight is far from over. everything else in the middle. We are are a personals publication exclusively by gay and lesbians soldiers, but most insist "We've gained some ground here, and proud to bring this service to you. To- and for HIV positive people, and our serv- that it falls far short of Clinton's earlier we won't lose that. ... Ultimately, they [the gether, let's take it to all corners of our ice is open to any HIV-positive person promises to lift the ban completely. military] need us more than we need them. nation." regardless of where they live, their sexual According to the new policy guidelines, "We're going to win this because we're Currently, Positive Personals distrib- preference, gender, race, age, etc." which are scheduled to go into effect Oc- right." utes in three locations: The AIDS Resource Initially, the pair instituted a statewide tober 1 unless Congress or the courts in- (For more on the President's plan, see Center and the AIDS Resource Center survey to determine if there was any in- tervene, recruits will no longer be asked or page 60 for remarks by former Clinton ad- Food Pantry in Dallas and the Boyd House terest in such a service, and according to required to reveal their sexual orientation. visor and now gay rights activist David in Longview. More distribution points are Murdoch the response was "strong." As But the military retains the right to dis- Mixner.) planned. For further information about this a result, they decided to launch the serv- charge service members who engage in service, write to: Positive Personals, P.O. ice. Like other such services, Positive Per- homosexual conduct, defined as "a homo- Box 168053, Irving, TX 75016-8053. 'POSITIVE PERSONALS' sonals will provide a forum for individuals sexual act, a statement that the member to meet other people by use of brief, de- is homosexual or bisexual, or a marriage FILLS GAP IN NEEDS scriptive ads detailing the wants, needs MOTHER OF HOUSTON or attempted marriage to someone of the and desires of both the advertisers and the same gender." OF HIV-POSITIVE subscribers. The only difference is that GAY BASHING VICTIM "Bodily contact" -like kissing or hold- Organizers Hoping to Expand this service is geared specifically towards ing hands-will be grounds for dlscharqe, FILES CIVIL SUIT From Dallas Base. the HIV-positive community, and, accord- while other activities like going to gay or ing to Barnett, will not include "anything Ten Defendants, Their Parents and lesbian clubs, marching in gay rights DALLAS - In the age of AIDS, the sexually explicit," nor will it include "any parades or possessing or reading homo- Local Nightclub Named in Action. search for romance and companionship names, addresses, phone numbers, meet- sexual materials will not, in theory, provide takes on new meaning. The fear of con- ing places oranything that could disclose HOUSTON - The mother of a Houston military commanders with sufficient tracting the disease causes people to the identity of the person placing the ad." man who was killed in a gay-bashing inci- grounds for initiating investigations. erect emotional and physical barriers that What it will include is an effective way dent two years ago has filed a civil suit Rich Bailey of Austin, president of the may not have been present in earl ier days. for persons dealing with HIV or AIDS to against the ten young men involved in her Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Veterans of People who have tested negative for HIV meet others so challenged. Along with the son's death, their parents and a local Central Texas, said the new policy, though may tend to avoid intimacy as a means of basic service, both Barnett and Murdock nightclub. "a step in the right direction," does not go protecting their status. In her suit filed on June 24 in the 333rd nearly far enough. also offer some basic advice. But forthose who are HIV-positive, the "When using our service, we suggest District Court in Harris County, Nancy "The bottom line ... is whether gay, les- social and personal implications become you use precautions as we do not assume Rodriguez, mother of the late Paul Brous- bian and bisexual people can serve openly even more complex. Not only must people responsibility for undesired experiences. sard, alleges that the parents of the ten in the military, and this compromise does with HIV cope with mortality issues, they As an individual, you must stand respon- youths "failed to properly supervise and/or not address that issue." must also cope with ostracism from both sible foryourown actions; we merely pro- control" their sons. Bailey, who was discharged from the outside and inside their own community. vide a needed medium for HIV-positive Also named in the suit is Big Entertain- Navy in 1982 because of his homosexual- Then there are moral issues involving the people to meet others for friendship/ro- ment, Inc., owner of Numbers, a nightclub ity, criticized Clinton for what he saw as possible transmission of the disease to mance purposes without the fear of pre]- on lower Westheimer. Rodriguez alleges

PAGE 62 TWT JULY 23 - JULY 29 1993 PAGE 63 TWT JULY 23 - JULY 29 1993 the '20s. It is lighthearted and whimsical, that the club served alcoholic beverages bright and perky. Casa's production of the to the ten young men the night of herson's AUSTIN GEARING UP play captures much of that whimsy and murder, even though at least some of the FOR 4TH ANNUAL brightness, but on the night we saw it, the defendants were minors at the time and cast was still dealing with a malfunction- thus under Texas law could not legally be PRIDE CELEBRATION ing sound system that dulled the lustre of served liquor. an otherwise fine production. Broussard and two of his friends were Festival Set for September 4 attacked early in the morning on July 4, 1991 as they walked to their car from a At Fiesta Gardens on Town Lake. Montrose-area nightclub. Broussard died AUSTIN - The4th annual Austin Pride from his wounds several hours later, while Celebration is set to take place on Satur- one of his friends survived his injuries and ears before Arthur Hailey wrote Hotel, the third managed to escape unharmed. day, September 4 at Fiesta Gardens on and years before James Brolin lent his Town lake, and organizers hope to make Y rather dull talents to the producers of the this year's Festival even bigger and better the TV drama Hotel, there was a Holly- than previous events. OAK LAWN wood film spectacular, Grand Hotel, which The lesbian/Gay Pride Commission of starred Greta Garbo, John Barrymore and Austin, which organizes the Pride Festival, COMMUNITY SERVICES Joan Crawford. It is from this film that the hopes to see a wide range of events held touring musical production of the same To BENEFIT FROM in conjunction with the celebration during name, currently playing at Fort Worth's BACHELOR AUCTION the month of September. Among them will Casa Manana Theatre, was derived. Casa's production of Grand Hotet in- be a history exhibit-sponsored by Saving cludes many first-rate performances, par- Planners Expect August 14 Event Our Stories and the Capital City Communi- ticularly that of Keith Rice's Baron Gai- To Bring in Well Over $6,000. ty Center-presenting a glimpse into the gem. His strong, rich and resonant voice- past several decades of the Austin last heard in Casa's production of Phan- DAllAS - You can spend a weekend community. tom of the Opera-is particularly pleasing, in New York, fly to the Mississippi Gulf Performance art, music, theatre and as is the perky interpretation of Flaemm- Coast for an evening of gambling or take comedy will be showcased at the Pride chen by Connie Ogden. a private tour of the Texas Governor's Festival. Anyone wishing to perform dur- Despite winning five Tony Awards, Mansion-if you're the high bidder in the ing the Pride Festival or to organize a per- Grand Hotel is not mainstream musical fifth annual BachelorlBachelorette Auc- formance in conjunction with the Pride theatre-it is forthe serious devotee of the tion benefiting the programs of Oak lawn celebration should contact CCCC at (512) genre. Consequently, much of its music is Community Services. Coordinators expect 472-2222. not easily recognizable to the general this year's event, which is being held on Visual arts exhibits will be placed in art population. But every event must have an August 14 in the Hall of State at Fair Park, spaces, businesses and other venues REVIEWED BY attraction-a fabulous score or a power- to exceed last year's total proceeds, which around Austin in September. Art work in BOB DINEEN ful message-and Grand Hotel has Cyd were in excess of $6,000. a variety of genres by community artists Chari sse, the grandest attraction of all. No Because the event has been so suc- is needed, and photographs and videos are As in the film, the story focuses on the matter how fine the staging, and no mat- cessful in years past, the auction commit- being sought for an exhibit on the March adventures and misadventures of the staff ter how exemplary any of the perform- tee has been able to attract some notewor- on Washington. Those who wish to have and guests in residence at the most ex- ances, it will, in the end, be Miss Chari sse thy and popular Dallas-area residents to their artwork considered for inclusion in who will guarantee the success of Grand participate in this year's event. Included in clusive hotel in the Berlin of the 1920s: these exhibits, as well as individuals, or- Elizaveta Grushinskaya (Cyd Chari sse), a Hotel. Still elegant, still graceful and still the list of bachelors and bachelorettes are ganizations and businesses wishing to fading Russian ballerina on her "final" charming after decades on the stage and in Marjorie Stewart, David Richardson, Kathy organize exhibits, should contact the farewell tour; Baron Felix Gaigem (Keith film, Miss Chari sse is the trump card in the Jack, the Rev. Jerry Cook, Carrie Ann Capital City Community Center. Again, the Rice), the man she falls in love with who high stakes gamble for box office receipts. Krhovjak and Mika Tepfer, Tim Seelig and deadline for submissions is this Sunday, is, at once, suave, elegant, charming-and Grand Hotel is recommended, not so louis Kelly, Ed Kuebler, Marvin Anderson, August 1. one of society's "most worthless people: much because it is a particularly strong Paul Williams and Harriet Shaw. The Pride Commission is already solic- royalty without money"; Raffaela Ottannio theatre event, but because it provides a The event will be hosted by Paul J. iting slogans and logo designs for next (Diane Tack), her faithful companion; glimpse of the old Hollywood glamour that Williams and lory Masters, with special year's Pride Festival. Submissions may be Flaemmchen (Connie Ogden), the secre- Cyd Charisse embodies. Her grace, style entertainment being provided by Janie sent to lGPCA or brought to the Festival, tary who is willing to sacrifice her virtue and undeniable stage presence are def- Hall and John Michael Gordon. All pro- where they will be placed on exhibit. on the road to stardom; Otto Kringelein initely worth the short trip to Fort Worth. ceeds will be used to fund the various pro- Volunteers are needed to help with a (John Dewar), a dying bookkeeper whose grams of OlCS, including the AIDS serv- What: Tommy Tune's Grand Hotel- variety of tasks connected with the last wish is to "live" at the Grand Hotel; ices programs, the Counseling Depart- Festival. The next planning and volunteer The Musical and Rohna (Paul Hope), the Grand Con- ment and the Candy Marcum Institute for Where: Casa Manana, 3101 West meeting is on Wednesday, August 18 at 6 cierge who knows ails and allows nothing. Women's Studies. Lancaster in Fort Worth p.m. in the O'Henry Room of the Austin Like the film, Tommy Tune's Grand Tickets are $10, and can be obtained at History Center, 810 Guadalupe. For more When: Through August 1 the OlCS office, 3434 Fairmount, and by Hotel- The Musical captures all the glam- Reservations: $18-$23; (713)439-1825 information, call the Pride Info-line at our, glitz and frivolity of the flapper era of calling (214)520-8108. (512)479-9431. "'" TWT JULY 23 - JULY 29 1993 ~ PAGE 65 PAGE 64 TWT JULY 23 - JULY 29 1993 It seems that the crowds have been wandering next door to Village Station. We're just not surprised, given the club's dedicated efforts to provide all of its customers with the finest in entertainment

DALLAS TEA - Here's what's happening THIS WEEK IN DALLAS from Big D HOT TEA .... stallion was a contestant in tonight's Mr. If you've ever wondered how to success- Texas All-American contest being held at the fully raise over $3,600 for a very worthy club, until we realized that-duh-he wasn't cause, then please allow us to provide you a Texas resident. We do, however, imagine with two CRUISE CAMERA photos that might that both of these handsome employees will just offer some helpful hints: Both photos be at the bar for Club W's fashion show coming up next Wednesday, despite their are from a recent spate of events at The options. Just ask gorgeous clubbers Chris Hidden Door that benefited the programs of Landry and Brian Stone [above, l-r], who social commitments. Featured in the runway the AIDS Funding Association. Above, you'll seem to be entertained and entertaining in extravaganza will be the fashions of Fort Worth's Poor Little Rich Girl and, according find the Mr. Hidden Door triumvirate of [1-rJ their own right.... first runner-up George Bynum, Mr. Hidden Over on Fitzhugh, we've discovered that to environmental technician extraordinaire Jimmy Bartlett, "lots of lights and twirling." ... Door 1993 J.D. Buchert and second runner- Zippers staffer Dean Bodecker is currently up Jordan Johnson. Then, below, you'll listing his marital status as single, a condition notice Carter Lowery, Jim Coomer and a we consider to be temporary, given Mr. B's former TWT coverman Mark Frazier. If Mr. uncanny ability to attract handsome and sexy members of the same sex. We also understand that club PR rep Michael Pace has considered playing the matchmaking game for Dean, but he's been swamped lately with hands-on testing of the many studly dique-sters who've been applying at the club .... Next door at Crews Inn, testing of a different sort has been going on, namely Big Gene and Little Gene's daily ball games Coomer looks particularly happy in the with the many hot young men who've been photo, it's because he had just bought a appearing at the club lately. Not to be dinner with daddy Frazier and was just outdone, Miss Monier has recently been gleeful with the thought of all that it might spotted interviewing an incredibly muscular The recent Lock Out '93 party at the Brick entail. The weekend of events at the Door and handsome young yard man for a was, as previously itern'd, a rousing success netted $3,651 for AFA, according to position at his home that would entail thanks, in part, to the song-stylings of dance fundmeister John Schmidt. Congratulations various "bedding" activities .... diva Pamala Stanley. Ms. S. is pictured on a very successful weekend .... Wave staffer and newly-medallioned Mr. [above, rJwith one of the many hot, leather- Meanwhile, Sue Ellen's has been Gay Dallas Aaron Norris has wasted no time clad men who traveled from as far away as experiencing capacity crowds on Friday in expanding his social calendar in the Chicago for the invitation-only event. ... nights and, after checking with our sources, weeks following his entitlement. Rumor has We spoke to the powers that be at The we beieve we know the reason. It seems it that marriage proposals have been Empire recently, hoping to uncover the true that the infamous Doublelip Twins of received from as far away as Hurst-Euless- tale behind the rumored fem mimic drag-out Damewood'z fame have found a new fame Bedford. We can't help wondering if that will supposedly happen at the club next and greater fortune down the block at KJ's marriage-or at least an extended vacation Thursday. Those in the know have indicated Place, leaving many a broken heart in their in Seattle-was on fellow staffer Scott that it won't be between Sweet Savageand wake. While at Sue Ellen's, they're billed as Shalerie's mind when he followed the pool- Coco, the show's featured performers, but the Flygirls, and it's not surprising, considering water trail home of a very attractive Italian will be the coming-out of club General the lofty heights they achieve in their efforts hunk visiting Big D for an extended Manager Sherry in her first drag to titillate the assembled masses.... playcation. At first we thought this Italian performance ....

PAGE 67 TWT JULY 23 - JULY 29 1993 TWT JULY 23 - JULY 29 1993 Round-Up manager Tom Davis just gushed TEXASTELETYPE- Here's what's Black Velvett hosts a star-studded variety "House of Style" welcomes supermodel of with the final results of the recent Buck-For- happening around the state.... revue. Congratulations to Mr. TGRA the world RuPaul for an evening of funky A-Truck fund-raising event. According to Mr. During their Christmas in July celebration, candidate Tim Davenport. His "Bering the fashion and hip couture attitude. On D., over $16,000 was raised as the result of the Barony de Waco, in cooperation with Load" benefit raised $569 for the Bering Sunday, Genre magazine celebrates its the raffle for the TCC AIDS Fund, the Dallas Maxine's and Cheyenne's, raised over Dental Clinic. Gentry serves up flesh and second anniversary with an International Tavern Guild and the Cathedral of Hope. $5,000 for the Mclennan County AIDS/HIV fantasy all summer long with the Lone Star Male and Undergear fashion show featuring Who wouldn't gush over results like that? Resource and Education Service. The week- male revue on weekends and Boy Toy special guest model Thom Collins. Next The proud owner of the 1993 Ford Ranger long event included a barbecue, best chest dancers on Mondays and Tuesdays. The Sunday, August 1, the club's "Katt on a Hot pickup was Janet Levy of Garland. Special and best buns contests, a pool tournament, Tin Roof" undergear party presents thanks go out to everyone who purchased a a dance contest, an auction and a food spectacular adult video star Tom Katt.... ticket, and to Jeff Hanson at Park Cities drive as well as the Mr. and Miss Maxine's Speaking of special appearances by adult Ford, who not only provided the four- de Waco contests. The Barony members video stars, Randy White visits Club Body wheeled prize at cost, but then contributed take great pride in serving Waco, Temple Center on Sunday, August 8. The party starts over $4,100 to reduce the price even and the surrounding areas. at 9 p.m. with a show and autograph signing fu rther. Congratu lations to everyone at 10 p.m. During the evening, enjoy free involved from HOT TEA.... hors d'oeuvres and beverages, door prize Have you noticed the rather ample "love drawings and performances by the Pretty bite" on Damewood'z manager Peggy Boys of Houston .... Smith's neck? We understand that it's the result of a rather satisfying rendezvous this past weekend, heightened, we're sure, by action continues on Wednesdays when the wild and crazy antics of the club's new hostess Dyan Michaels [above, I] presents stable of hot male and female dancers. That, gorgeous male strip contestants like Randy coupled with the live bands that appear at Sparks [r] at 10:30 p.m .... the club every Wednesday, is guaranteed to Next Wednesday, July 28, the Montrose put just about anyone in the mood .... Mining Company's Bear Club for Men And, finally, we couldn't pass up the HOUSTON HOTTea - Here's what's presents its Bear of the Month contest. Join opportunity to talk about TMC manager going on THIS WEEK IN HOUSTON from Bayou hot, hairy men for this monthly Mine ritual. Frank Thompson and David "Miss Ellie" City HOT TEA.... Every Sunday, Houston's hottest men Ellis' recent sojourn to the Bayou City. Recently, we found Rich's promotion converge upon the club for Texas' largest Proving that cooperation does exist between director Dave Hemmer [above, I] showing beer bust. This weekend celebration is now MCA members Larry Harrington [above, I] the two cities, we have been advised that us exactly how many years the club is even better, with no buy-in from 4-8 p.m. and Pat Petty [r] put the finishing touches on the two were involved in some very high- celebrating. His smiling companion is Don't forget about the Mine's never-a-cover Miss Camp America Foundation's Traveling level, closed door sessionswith Montrose friendly door staffer Randy Foster [r]. after hours on Fridays and Saturdays.... Silent Auction at the BriarPatch. The group Mining Company manager Charlie Driscoll Congratulations and much continued is "dragging" from bar to bar an exotic and assistant manager Clay Harper. We can success. Next Friday, July 30, the club array of tasteful and truly unique items to presents "Too Damn Hot," one hell of an benefit The Assistance Fund, Body Positive underwear party. Get ready to sweat at this and the Colt 45's. The auction stops at sizzling summer event. This Sunday, from Missouri Street Station this weekend, while 3-7 p.m., the "Space Cadets" invite closing bids will be accepted next weekend everyone aboard the starship Rich's for the at the BRB.... 18th annual Garden Party. While you're Missouri Street Station presents the best in there, check out the club's new look, they live entertainment every Thursday, Friday got the red out. .. and Saturday night. Next Thursday, July 29, Speaking of the Garden Party, the BRB is the club presents fabulous vocal duo Ashley providing shuttle buses to and from this and Shalby, while the magnificent Cy year's extravaganza. This courteous park- Brinson visits Houston's premier cabaret on and-ride service will facilitate your Jerry Halliday's recent Benefit Tuesday Friday and Saturday, July 30 and 31.... only assume that it was to discuss Miss attendance at the club's tenth annual Denim appearance at Heaven had them rolling in After this Sunday's Garden Party, Pacific Ellie's recent birthday celebration, in which Party from 7 p.m.-midnight. Join the many the aisles. Backstage, we found the Street invites everyone to strut over and cool TMC assistantmanager Brett Fowler [above, r] hosts and capacity crowd at the leatherllevi outrageous puppeteer [above, r] and his down at their exciting underwear party. returned Miss E. almost completely to the event of the year... sidekick Lola [c] camping it up with good Clothes and gown check will be available so state in which she was born [I]. Whatever Also following the Garden Party, Gentry friend Larry Edwards [I]. Larry is better that all the "ladies" can shimmy in their the reason, it proved to be a very satisfying presents its fourth annual Miss Garden known across the country as the illusion of skivvies. On Friday, July 30, Pacific Street end to what started out to be a night on the Weed costume contest at 8 p.m. Following Tina Turner at LasVegas' "An Evening at La and Basic Brothers present a New York City town in Houston. the festive parade of out-of-this-world attire, Cage." Tomorrow night, Heaven's own Club Clothes fashion show at 10 p.m. While

PAGE 69 PAGE 68 TWT JULY 23 - JULY 29 1993 TWT JULY 23 - JULY 291993 The San Antonio AIDS Foundation will month of June. All members who refer their Hoochie, Keisha, Cyndi Woods and Porsche have a pot luck dinner at 5 p.m. to friends automatically win free prizes and Paris. The newly crowned Miss Gay Texas reacquaint families, friends, and former qualify to win up to $2,500 in cash. The Universe-at-Large Cinnamon Sweet is special clients. Contact Robert Schreiber at SAAF for outstanding facility has made many guest in the Super Thursday Variety further information .... improvements and added lots of new Show.... equipment. Dues start as low as $15 a 2015 Place brings on the Key Hole Male month. The time to get in shape for summer Revue Sunday night with hot men presented is today .... in a dance production .... The Bonham Exchange celebrates twelve years of successful operation on Saturday night. A carnival theme party has been planned with a free buffet and exotic feasting your eyes upon all the handsome models, say hello to bartender Bobby O'Brien [above]. To follow the annual Christmas in July celebration, Pacific Street announces New Year's Eve in July next The results are in from the annual Queen Saturday, July 31, complete with party favor, of the Silver Dollar contest. After butchering and lots of surprises.... every drag song conceivable, the top three The Lazy )'S Super Saturday Show not were [above, I-r]: first runner-up Mary Que only features the talented trio of Miss T.T., Paso?,winner Chlorine White and second Frankie Lane and B.J.Williams, but also During Houston's recent Gay & Lesbian runner-up Rocio Van Cullo. A grand total of boasts an array of sensational special guests. Pride celebration, the NAMES Project held $2,000 was raised for the Alamo Area Babette Davis and LaRona Kline appear an exciting fund-raising raffle. Tim Pugh Resource Center [AARC]. Cheers and tomorrow night, while Emperor and Empress [above, I] and Michael Bolin [r] were the congratulations to "the girls" for a job well IX Giovanni Lamond and Regina Dane are winners of a beautiful handcrafted quilt. done .... scheduled for July 31. Congratulations to Projects like this help the NAMES Project to Sparks continues live entertainment with Trixie LaRue, winner of the 1993 Miss Sugar continue its efforts to express the humanity dancers at midnight. Bonham beauty Beth the addition of Mary Parchman on the Plum contest. ... behind the statistics of AIDS. Evans[above] invites you to Tropical keyboard each Friday from 6:30-10:30 Boy Bar continues to be a Thursday night Thursdays when she emcees the male strip downtown hotspot. The combination of show at 11:30 p.m .... p.m .... delightful dance music upstairs and dazzling The EIJardin will host the Hardly Girls in drag downstairs in the Deva Room offers a special show at 11 p.m. July 25. Coming something for everyone. Next week's special in August to the oldest gay bar in Texas: guests are Lauren Taylor and Aaron Davis Senility Productions and the Has Beens.... along with emcee Tranae Chardon .... Wild Club is gearing up for adult video star Tom Katt, booked for Saturday, July 31. Be sure and check out 5 x 5 on Wednesdays with Shady Lady. "Cherry" brings on five male dancers with incredible

SAN ANTONIO TEA - Here's what's going on THIS WEEK IN SAN ANTONIO from Alamo City HOT TEA .... The Paper Moon was the location of the Party animals Stephon Eavesand Williard At the Venture-N, popular bartender 1994 Miss Gay River City/USA pageant. Medeiros [above] were captured at the Noo Carolyn Larson [above] invites everyone to Captured by the CRUISE CAMERA are first Zoo Co. for Tejano Nite, which happens come see the club's new video dance area. runner-up Krystal St. James,winner Amber each Sunday with a special show featuring We're sure you'll love the changes they've Nixx, MGRC '93 Lena Levell and second the stimulating Brenda K. Starr. See you made. While you're there, check out their runner-up Erica Hutton. Congratulations there. extensive lineup of drinking and dining from Alamo City HOT TEA. Pauletta's Talent PAGEANT TEA - Lastweek at Studio 13, specials.... drink specials in effect all evening. The Night Finals are set for Tuesday with Elliott Productions and the House of Dedicated FitnessExchange member Newcomer of the Year Kourtney Devereaux CRUISE CAMERA snared cute Wild bartender Robert Cartel [above] making Wednesdays Remmington presented the first annual Miss Andrew Thompson received $500 for and the first six monthly winners in review: EssenceHouston Pageant. The winner and referring the most new members during the JessicaDeMornay, Jasmine Black, Miss even more special at Wild Club ....

PAGE 71 TWT JULY 23 - JULY 29 1993 PAGE 70 TWT JULY 23 - JULY 29 1993 • this type of energy in men's competition, "11IIIII"- and this show did it. This weekend is the .•~ CAREMARK Miss Gay Austin/USA Pageant. Miss Gay invites you to attend USA Sweet Savagewill be special guest. Also, on August 1, M.G. Productions will AN UPDATE ON HIV • ~ \i! It .; present Miss Gay Austin Metro America at a report on information \~ I '_;( the club .... presented at the • IX International Conference on AIDS in Berlin, Germany Presented by Dr. David P. Wright Moderated by Eugene Sepulveda Guest Speaker: The Honorable Glen Maxey Thursday, July 29,1993 popular favorite was lovely Poison Alexander [kneeling, front]. She is pictured 6:30pm - 8:30pm with [I-r] second runner-up Silky O'Hara, 404 CLUB PRESEN' TEXAS MEDICAL Miss Gay Texas/USA at Large Kelexis ASSOCIATION BUILDING Davenport and first runner-up Chevelle HE WHITE PARr: Thompson Auditorium Brooks. Congratuations, Poison, and best of luck at Miss Gay Texas/USA.... 401 West 15th Street ITH YOUR HaS i Austin, Texas 78701 Be on hand next Tuesday, July 27 as Lori Love crowns her successor at the 1994 Miss Complimentary Parking TMA Garage Houston for Female Impersonators Pageant. COCO limited Seating , ~For Reservations call (512) 338-9600..•••~ The star-studded list of special guests includes Miss Gay Texas Whitney Paige, Lindsy Love, Tommie Ross,Dyan Michaels The Crossing is losing one of their oldest and mistress of ceremonies Kofi. For entry employees (that's time served, not age), information, call (713)861-4667. Laurent S'Chevalier [above]. He's moving to Houston to attend Rice University. Good AUSTlNteaCIOUS - Here's what's going luck. This weekend is the annual Luau. The on THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN from Capital City HOT club always goes all out for this event. It's TEA .... on Sunday afternoon, so put on your favorite mumu and join in. By the way, happy birthday to owner Roy Ikeda.... TIlE West Texas Gay & Ltsbian Entertllinllltnt emt" Announcing The Concho Valley Gay/Lesbian Alliance Wan", JII~" to benefit 1st Lieutenant Heidi DeJesus and her partner Laura Garcia In 1heIr legal batde _ the United Sta18s Armed WHITE ATTIRE Forces and _ c_lnclod belief that gays should SUGGESTED not be OUT and PROUD In the military ..• duly 31 • 10 PM DONATIONS MAY BE SENT TO: Heidi DeJesus C/o CVGLA Oilcan Harry's had their Red Hot II Party P.O. Box 750 • San Angelo, TX 78902 last Friday, which was a benefit for the HIV Wellness Center. The donations at the door added up to $1,500, a great donation to the Center. This only goes to show the support 404 COLORADO 5th Street Station had a packed house for our community can give when asked. AUSTIN TEXAS the Mr. Austin '93 contest. David Ponten Pictured above are some of the Center's U.S.A. PLANET [above] took the winner's spot, with J.D. backbone, who were there giving their all. EARTH Norton placing second. Austin has needed Great party.... PAGE 72 TWT JULY 23 - JULY 29 1993 TWT JULY 23 - JULY 291993 PAGE 73 Dallas/Houston. Tonight, Acropolis presents "Superrnodel" RuPaul. The last time she was in town, she li'IU~I~SI~IlVJ(~I~ had lines around the block to see her, so Dallas: Leasing or buying, we do both. We havetwo- this ought to be another huge event. Get bedrooms, $600 and up; one-bedrooms, $430; effi- there early .... ciency, $325. The 404 Club is where you'll find Coco Houston: We have two-bedroom studios, $500 bills doing what she does so well, and that's paid; one-bedrooms, $400; efficiency, $300; some with washer/dryer, alarms, pool, microwave. giving one energetic show. She'll be dancing and prancing this Sunday night. li'IN))I,., li'IN))1'1' Then, Out Youth will host a fashion show APARTMENT LOCATORS·REALTY DALLAS CALL HOUSTON CALL on August 29 at the club. So mark your (214)520-2300 (713)266-1460 calendar .... (800)947·7066 (800)259-8558 FOR RENT 'Bout Time is starting another giveaway. This time, it's customer appreciation night Austin. Moving to Austin? Affordable apartments, Dallas. Lovely Ught. 212V2 studio condo, 2694 condos city-wide. WindsorCo: (512)495·9988. Throckmorton~~ ~ecurity and gates, $495. Over at Charlie's, it seems a certain every Wednesday. Go ask manager Pam (214)352·1788,2ou-u713. bartender/deejay has started his own tavern about the details. Also, on the last Austin. live where all lifestyles are appreciated. Carlton Properties features spacious one or two Dallas. Oak Lawn. 1·1 studios, lofts, flats, bills paid, guild. Rumor has it these meetings are Wednesday of every month, the club has bedroom apartments, with three convenient loca- controlled access, pool, spa, quiet lifestyle complex, occurring in the late night and are held in their Soap Opera. These are based on real- tions. Call (512)444-1229. caring management, starting at $395.(214)522-8436. warm hot tubs. Hmmm! Terry Smith, you're life incidents. Lordy, lordy those Dallas. Downtown professionals: upscale t-bedroorn Dallas. Available August. Efficiency and 1 bdrm., $285-$445, all bills paid. Secured, adults preferred, so nasty! Congratulations to Ron and Ron, Northerners are too much! . condo. All amenities, including washer/dryer, micro- wave, fireplace, quiet, on-slte management, $375/ 2800 Douglas. (214)521-6590. who are celebrating 24 years together. The Auntie Mame's has Rocky Horror Picture month. (214)824-1520. Dallas. two will start their celebration at Charlie's Show every Friday night at midnight. We're THE LEASE LINE Dallas. today during happy hour. Speaking of sure some of you remember all the tunes, (214)522·2267 The only number you will ever need happy hour, Julian Tapley [above] is one of so get your rice and put on that makeup THETECALI In the heart of Oak Lawn offering 24 unique floor for residential leasing. the spirit servers at your favorite bar on and head for the weird zone of Rocky plans. High ceilings, fireplaces, controlled access Homes ... Condos ... Town Homes ... Apartments. Lavaca. Go try him out.... Horror. gates, covered parking and two swimming pools. The community's most complete leasing service. Unusual landscaping with towering trees. Ask Vir- Call Arthur at (214)522·2267(C/R) ~------ginia about our summer specials. Equal Housing Dallas. Oak Lawn. 211V2studio, 950sq. ft., $425 plus Opportunity. electric. Dr. Rutherford (214)528-0019. 4533 CEDAR SPRINGS (214)521-3674 Dallas. OAK LAWN'S MOST COMFORTABLE LIFESTYLE Dallas. River Oaks 1/1 with Creek view. Totally up- COMMUNITY WELCOMES YOU HOME! dated. Security/covered parking. (214)528-8561,leave message. 212apartment homes, spacious floorplans limited Dallas. access, extras, blinds, fans, plush grounds MOVE·IN SPECIAL Call Marcus at (214)522-0060and ask for the TWT THE CONSTANTINE special. John Anthony Araujo 3210 CARLISLE (214)651·0666 Dallas. March 22, 1963 - July 17, 1993 One and two bedroom residences in prestigious DALLAS AREA REALTORS TURTLECREEK. New interiors, attractive landscap- Expect the Best. ing, swimming pool, controlled access gates and Sales covered parking. A community where your lifestyle listing "If I ever hurt you, I never is appreciated. From $405 per month. Equal Hous- Leasing ing Opportunity. Relocation planned it that way. Rich R. Rangnow, Mgr. Property Management Dallas. Garage efficiency, 5717 Morningside. $275/ "Serving our Community" Until tomorrow, live for today' month. ABP, quiet area.Appointment: (214)821Hl161. I Give Free Advice! Bill Fife/Coldwell (214)993·9484 Dallas/Fort Worth. Choose A#1 Movers(214)521-6825. - THE CRYING GAME - Dallas. Large one bed. condo on Bowser, secured Dallas. 2-1V2 studio condo, tile floors, gray carpet, bldg .. $475 bills paid. (214)526-0491. WBFP, lots of closets, alarm, fenced patio, covered parking with electric gate, microwave and ice maker, Houston. Memorial Service at Chain Drive pool, secure complex, 2710 Douglas at Congress, APARTMENT LOCATOR $550 plus elect. (214)942-6555. Olympus Properties offers free, fast, friendly service. Tuesday, July 27, 6pm - 9pm Dallas. Convenient to downtown. Quiet, clean, com- (713)622-4805or (800)677-8690 fortable, new 1 bdrm, apts, pool, spa, club room, con- Houston. Montrose area 1/1 fourplex. C/ah, trolled access, fireplace, wid connections, caring management, $355-$410. Call for appointment (214) dishwasher, balcony, $350.Olympus Properties. (713) 622-4805. 824-0440. Dallas. Oak Lawn. 1·1studios, lofts, flats, bills paid, Houston. Montrose/Stanford Square 2-2V2-2 controlled access, pool, spa, quiet lifestyle complex, town home. Patio, fireplace, WID included. $775. caring management, starting at $395.(214)522-8436. Olympus Properties. (713)622-4805.

PAGE 75 PAGE 74 TWT JULY 23 - JULY 29 1993 TWT JULY 23 - JULY 29 1993 Houston. Montrose 2·1 duplex. Huge rooms, wid con- Houston. Montrose. Let your tenants pay the mOr. nections, garage, $675. Olympus Properties. (713) 'ouston. Dallas. 622-4805. tgage. Large 4-plex, separate meters, owner financ. EAVEN • JR'S BAR & GRILL· MONTROSE MINING COMPANY ing, 10% down. $OOs.Acker-Blum & Associates (713) ouston's premiere nightclubs are now accepting GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE! 529-6680. Houston. Woodland Heights: Near downtown/Mont- )plications for bright, energetic and honest sew!, rose. Two bedrooms, $495; one bedroom, $395; effi. Houston. Foreclosure: three bedroom hOiJSe arters with a positive attitude who believe tha Swedish & Oriental clancy, $300. Central air/heat, ceiling fans, pool, $59,500. 3% down, 7% financing. (713)528-7648 stomer service Is the first priority. We are curren~ Massage sauna, cable, laundry, covered parking. (713)523-8286, agent. looking for bartenders, door staff, floor staff, disc 1V2 Hours Only $25 880-4800. ,ckeys and management trainees. Even if you've Houston. Oak Forest area. 3-1.l.Pool, coveredPaiiO )plied before, or If you are currently employed Lee Morton (#3279) (214)823-2866 Houston. Montrose/Cherryhurst: Unique fourplex. very private. Swilley-Hudson ((13)869-0456. ' Two bedrooms, $500. Central heat, air, ceiling fans, :elsewhere, we invite you to join our winning team Dallas. Intuitive quality massage. Kevin MT#3048. cable, covered parking, laundry. (713)523.8286, HELP WANTED by applying any Monday from 1-6 p.m. at Heaven, (214)520·9483. 880-4800. '810 Pacific. A recent photo is required. No phone Calls, please! Dallas. Arlington/Fort Worth. Shy? Don't be. College guys! Houston. Montrose: (3) one bedroom apartments. Indulge yourself Excellent income. (817)667-0682. Houston. Experienced apartment, makeready, $375, $365, $350. Central air, mini-blinds, ceiling fans, William management. Transportation required. (713)523-8286. cable, gates, covered parking. (713)523-8286, 880-4800. Dallas. Now accepting applications for all barposj: Houston. Montrose: One bedroom condominium, tions at the Brick Bar. Apply at the club, 4117 Maple ROOMMATES (214)368-3273 $400. Central airiheat, ceiling fans, dishwasher, dis- Avenue. Call (214)521-3154 for more information. RMT #3588 pose':t ca'?'~.1.laundry, gate, covered parking. (713) Austin. 523·8£86, 00\1-4800. Dallas. Move in With Us! Dallas. Telemarketers Wanted Houston. Free locating. Eckman & Associates. Massage Therapy (713)523-3100 agent. Austin's gayllesbian roommate source since 1989! by Oak Lawn area, evening hours. 1 Windsor Roommates: (512)495·9988. Houston. 3/3 /2 townhome, 2 car garage, $1,200. Commission plus Bonus Eckman & Associates. (713)523-3100. agent. Call (214)871-7499, 1-9 p.m. Baytown. GWM wants serious roommate to share AL (MT#2030) (214)522-522 Houston. large 2 bedroom 4 plex. $200 plus utilities. Gene (713) 351-5836, Sat. & Sun. 837·1107. Also 4 plex for rent. Dallas. River Oaks, 1/1, $425+ Dallas. Exceptional salon station for lease. Hair FULL BODY 211, $525+ stylist with following. (214)528-9600, Union Jack, 3920 Dallas. Seeking non-smoking HISPANIC male to Free cable, c/ah Cedar Springs. share 211 with apartment manager. $45 weekly, fur- MASSAGE Eckman & Associates nished, bills paid. Possible discount for duties. (214) Call Dallas/Houston. Daniel (713)523·3100. agents 521·3500. Telemarketers $5/hr. plus comm. (214)943-4745 Houston. COOL·IT. Museum 1/1 townhouse, $550 Richmond Ave. Houston (713)520-6571 Dallas. GWM roommate to share 3 bedroom house (Mi#1942) bills paid. Lee Eckman & Associates. (713)523-3100. Lemmon Ave. Dallas (214)443.3850 in Oak Cliff next to park. $75 week. Call Ron at agent. Start today-Call after 2 p.m. (214)333·9621 or 855-0313. Dallas. STRONG HANDS Houston. For lease, shop and parking lot next to 59 Dallas/Fort Worth. Fort Worth. Roommates wanted for 3-bedroom home Diner and across street from 8.0 Restaurant. Perfect in West Fort Worth. (817)461-3948. Immediate Openings Full-body, deep tissue massage by mature, ex" for antiques, flea market, etc. Call Gary (713)529-1480, perienced masseur for total relaxation. 3835 Farnham. Houston. Roommate to share 2 br., 2 bath town- Fult-tlrne positions now available for EXPERIENCED house-Greenspoint area. Covered parking, wid, Houston. Montrose/River Oaks. Sun by the pool Reservations Sales Agents for large cable, $325/month, bills paid. Cali (713)442-0722. Call Bill (214)520-332:> Large 211 in small private complex, central air/heat" Retail Travel Agency. (Evening & Weekends Only) Houston. 2 bed. apt., $250 plus V2elect. Call after dishwasher, designer gray carpet, mini-blindsl (TX#5222) 5 p.m. (713)942-8475. available immediately, $475 plus electric. (713X Must have experience and/or education with com. Dallas. 868-0980. , puter reservations system relating to airline industry. LICENSED MASSEURS OAK LAWN MYOTHERAPY r , Please apply in person or send resume to: STATE CERTIFICATION POLICY (214)528-2390 ME#OOO88. Texas law clearly requires that only bona fide, Fort Worth. Relax one hour. Evenings/weekends. Texas. Republic Air Travel (817)924-8671. (TX#5520). 4929 W. Royal Lane sl~~~1~~~!~;~~r:s~r~yC~u~:~~~ ~ ~~s~J~ Irving, TX 75063 LIQUID AROMAS lust publish their state-certification number withi~ Houston. TIlom of Houston. Great treatment of Highest quality aromas available today. ADEN: Manager·Reservations their advertisement and that a P.h0tocopy of their sinuses, hot oils, specials, holidays, Sunday. Table Send name to: tate masseur's license be on file at lWT. heated also. (713)523-6577. TX #4254. The Image Factory Dallas. HousemanlYardman, light maintenance. Houston. House calls. I'll make you feel so good. (214)826-6161. Arlington. Incredible massage. Keith (MT#4170) P.O. Box 190813 Steve, pgr. (713)278-6464. MT #5008. Dallas, Texas 75219 Dettes. Metro (817)265-8547. Austin. Houston. Summer massage special w/appt. Jeffery Dallas/Fort Worth.Choose A#1 Movers (214)521-6825. HELP WANTED Jonathan Riley, RMT (TX 3236). (713)521·1394. rOOd looking, hard-working, responsible an Dallas. dedicated guy with sexy voice needed now. 40 hour: Advanced Bodyworker Houston. MASSAGE. Dennis (713)880-0836. (MT per week, salary plus commission. Serious ap- #1852). UPTOWN REALTORS •• Readers Choice" Relocation! Sales! Leasing! licants only. (214)521·2526. Houston. Same old routine? Try a relaxing, unforget- table massage by Chris. (713)527-0835 (MT# 3032). (214)979-0000 Dallas. Awarded "Best Masseur in Austin-1992" by the CREWS INN Austin Chronic/e. Find out for yourself. TX LlC. #3331. Houston. (512)467-7086 Summer Special: Houston. Buying, seiling, relocating, Suzanne Ander. Has IMMEDIATE Openings for Experienced Bartenders & Barbacks Take a break from summer heat with a relaxing son Propertles1 serving Houston's lesbian and ga' Dallas. Oak Lawn. Professional massage therapy community. (713)529.8484. Please Call David Moore at massage. $5 off when you mention this ad. T.J. done with strong, healing hands. Sports injurie~, (RMT#5429) (713)529-5508. (214)824-4749 stress-related disorders. Over 10 years experience. Houston. 1988 BMW 735i, excellent condition, dark Houston. blue, camel leather interior, loaded, with car phone, In or out calls. For the best, call STEVE JAMES ~t $18,500. (713)49().1 049. Houston. Missouri Street Station is now hiring for (214)528-1900. Introductory offer, $45, 11/2 hrs. M EXECUTIVE'S CHOICE all positions. Please apply in person after 4 p.m. at 8. Massage (MT#2253) Houston. Montrose. This is not a misprint. Fully up. 1117 Missouri. (713)264-0047 dated, 211, hardwoods, fireplace & above ground pool Dallas. Part-time help needed for delivery and Houston/Ga/veston. Massage therapy. Stress is an with sun deck. $6Os. Acker-Blum & Associates. (713) Houston. 52%660. stock person. Apply at The Market, a furniture and DARYL unacceptable lifestyle. Houston weekdays/Galveston gift store, 4060 Westheimer. (713)960-9084. (214)520-0932 TX#1676 weekends. Bill (713)764-6792 (MT#4365).

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Joseph K. Grantham (above) Eric J. Van Gelder, Jr. (above) January 13, 1947 - July 22, 1992 August 4, 1962 - July 17, 1993 It has been a year since you left us, Joe. Still can't Heroically and courageously, Eric went to be with believe you're really gone or that a year has passed. Carnes w. Weaver, Jr. (above) the Lord, surrounded by loving family and friends. I miss you and love you as much as ever; as do your Carnes w. Weaver,Jr. died of AIDS complications He leaves behind his mother, Peggy; father, E.J.; friends and family. We always will. July 6 at the age of 42. Known as Buddy, he was Aunt Betty and Uncle Bob Gregory; and a host of Love, born March 28, 1951,and raised in Houston. He at- other relatives and friends too numerous to men- James Cary Chelette (above) Dwayne James Cary Chelette died on Saturday, June 26, tended local schools (St. John's, T.H. Rogers) and tion. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July The Robin never looks graduated frorn Lamar High School in 1969. He at- 24 at 2 p.m. at Settegast-Kopf, 3320 Kirby. 1993 in Houston. The son of Marie and Leo Che- At last year's brittle nest, tended Southwestern University (1969-1971),where Were it my realm of will lette, Cary was born on July 20,1947 in Port Arthur, Hushes his song, and feels he pledged Phi Delta Theta. He transferred to and To find a simpler place for thee where he graduated in 1965from Thomas Jefferson Grief tear his breast. graduated with a BBA from the University of Texas Where from pain and suffering High School. He received a BA degree in English in 1973. He studied Russian language in the Soviet To finally set you free. from Lamar University in Beaumont and did grad- Only the human heart Union (Moscow and Leningrad) the surnmer of 1972. Soft blanket of the night is falling uate work at North Texas State. Holds close its dearest things, Buddy worked in and managed several restaurants There the tears from Heaven's eye From 1969 to 1975, Cary was Regional Training And bears the wounds, the scars, Director for the Western division of Aramis/Estee locally and in Breckenridge, Colorado in the mid- Frozen in the darkness shine Their going brings. '70s. He started his own successful general con- -Memorial to mortality- Lauder. In 1976, he was, with Billy Ross Ramsey, tracting and interior design business, Carnes To light the balustrade cofounder of J. Ross Real Estate, one of the most I walked a mile with Pleasure, Weaver and Associates, Inc., in Houston in 1979. To Heaven's portal-calling- prominent and successful of early businesses in the She chattered all the way, Buddy was involved with Houston Grand Opera pro- And begging time to let it be Houston community. He was most recently Admin- But left me none the wiser ductions for several years in the 1970s and 1980s. -A countenance so grim- istrative Aide to Rep. Debra Danburg. For all she had to say. He volunteered with the Lighthouse Saturday Rec- A guide to bring us where To think of Cary is to think of positive energy, dazzling style and the superbly realized concept. As reation Program. He was a member and deacon at There at last, we come to grace I walked a mile with Sorrow, River Oaks Baptist Church. He traveled widely and The sufferance found by hearts laid waste. a founding member of the Tea for Two Thousand And ne'er a word said she; lived a full and wonderful life. He has left us having Twilight's last domain, collective and later as the owner of Cockatoo, a But, oh, the things I learned from her experienced many blessings, having blessed scores Veiled by the tears of sorrow, private after hours dance club, Gary notably in- When Sorrow walked with me! of others and having no regrets. He participated in Indulge the gods, and slip away, fluenced the emerging "Houston style" of the party many experimental drug protocols, hoping to ex- Let strife die where it was borne years. Cary's energy, charm and wit greatly-if not pand our knowledge of and fight against this hor- And silence calm the breath of life, always gently-touched the lives of his loving birth rible disease. He expressed great appreciation for Go finally in peace my friend, family, his affectionate family of choice and, ulti- his doctors, Gordon Crofoot, Adan Rios and Fred And know that our time by together, mately, thousands of others he never knew. Ussery, and their caring medical staff members, as Will come again. A celebration of Cary's life will be held at the well as to the staff of the AIDS floor at Twelve Oaks Your loving friend River Cafe from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, July 24. Remem- Hospital. He was preceded in death by his sister, David brances in Cary's name may be directed to The Carla Weaver. He is survived by his parents, Carnes You know what they say-if it weren't for queers, Montrose Clinic, P.O.Box 66308,Houston, TX 77'266. and Loraine Weaver;his sister, Lisa L. Weaver, PhD.; fat girls would have no one to dance with ... Eric, my Harold Eugene (Andy) White, Jr. cousin, Barry Weaver and his wife, Shirley; cousins love, thanks for the dance. September 15, 1951 - July 19, 1993 Barry and Adam Weaver, Kerry and Kelly Weaver; I will love you always ... After a courageous battle with AIDS, Andy has and great-aunt, Addie Simpson of West Virginia. A unconditionally memorial service will be held at River Oaks Baptist joined his soulmate, Patrick Worsham. Jan He was born in Wichita, Kansas and moved to Church, 2300 Willowick in Houston. The service will Corpus Christi as manager of the Hidden Door/Cor- Royce W. McClain (above) be at 2 p.m. on July 31. A celebration of Buddy's pus. Through Andy's vislon. The Coastal Bend AIDS November 30, 1963 - May 21, 1993 life will be held immediately following the memo- Foundation was established and continues to be a Royce McClain, formerly of Austin, passed away rial service at a location to be announced at the support system for people with AIDS. His caring and at Seton Medical Center on May 21 after a brief ill- memorial service. All of Buddy's friends are invited compassion has touched many lives and he will be ness. He left behind many family members and to attend. Flowers may be sent to River Oaks Bap- missed dearly by all. friends here in Texas as well as Los Angeles, where tist Church for the memorial service. He is survived by daughter LeahWhite; son Jason he made his home for the past three years. He will always be remembered by those fortunate to know Bryan Joseph Parish White; their mother, Ann White of Arlington, Texas; parents, Glenda and Harold White, Sr. of Wichita; him as a loving and generous individual who knew Bryan Joseph Parish, a systems analyst for Pac Theodore "Ted" Rond, Jr. (above) what it meant to live each day for the wondrous Tel, died Friday, July 16 in Santa Fe, New Mexico~ Theodore "Ted" Rond, Jr., 31, of Dallas, died of brothers, CPO Chris and Wilma White of Charles- after a long illness. He was 36. ton, South Carolina, and Ronnie and Janet White of adventure that it was meant to be. His warm laugh- AIDS on June 21, 1993. ter, his Pee Wee Herman imitations, his dancing He is survived by his many friends, family and Wichita; numerous nephews and nieces; his family A native of Nachitoches, Louisiana, he resided in "The Trout" and his many other antics will be . longtime companion Ric Duren. He grew up in Fort and friends of the Hidden Door; and his friend and Dallas for the past several years. He worked as a missed greatly. Worth and lived in Houston, Dallas and Santa Fe. bartender and disc jockey in several Dallas night- care giver, John Hoffman. Memorial services will be Sunday, August 1 at 6 Royce, to each journey, there is a destination. We Memorials in his name may be made to Hand in clubs, including High Country and Buddies. will remember our travels with you and will look for- Hand, 105 E. Marcy St., #117, Santa Fe, NM 87501. p.m. at MCC Church, 14th Street and Craig in Cor- He is survived by his life partner, Jim Morrison ward to that day when we meet again. A celebration of his life will be held this evening of Dallas, and several close friends. He was preced- pus Christi. Your loving family and friends. (FridaYhJUly 23) at the home of John Rogers and In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ed in death by his mother. Memorial contributions in Royce's name can be tom T ornhill at 7 p.m. A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. on Sun- Andy White Memorial Fund, P.LA.C.C.B.lLoving "Always follow your heart. It will lead you where you Spoonful, P.O. Box 3534, Corpus Christi, TX made to AIDS Services of Austin or to the AIDS day, June 27 at Grace Fellowship, 5029 Lemmon organization of your choice. need to be." Avenue. 78403-3535. A\NEEKLY CITY-BY-CITY LISTING OF T\NT"S SUPPORTEJJS AND ADVERTISERS ACROSS TEXAS HOOKUP NOW! - It's Live! One-On-One! Rex Martin Photography . TEXAS COUNSELORS The Old Poop's Wortd...... 214-613-5900 The Other Side (chat) .. . •. 817·~DATE ... 1704 Y, S. 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State TGRA Info... . ~13)270-TGRA St.llon's Corral...... 817·267-5669 The Super Collider Project. .. .(14.4)409-833-5563 First Unitarian Church. . . 462~168 SW Inf. Dls. Assoc. (HIV Serv.) .(24 hours) .(214)800-7943 Integrity I Episc P.O. 4327 .•. 4456164147~2494(TTY) THRF AIDS Legal Resource Project. . . . •. .. . •. .•...... (2400)833-3670 - It's Local! Talk Dallas (13 lines) . 214-73~70 MCCA. .. 425 Woodward. .. .41~1170 ... 815 BrazosffSOl178701 Mishpachat Am Echad (Jewish) ... P.O. 9591 451·7018 Viatic~ Assistance Corp... . 1.000-892·1282 Talyn's Lair (adults). . . .. 214-352·2464 -It's HOT! Tatianna's Gypsy camp " ..... 214-521·9226 Region. AIDS Intertaith Networ1< (RAIN) . . .. 453-7217 TEXlS GROUPS BlSED tN AUSTtN (Area Code: 512) Texas Regional AIDS Inlertalth Nel. (TRAIN) ... 451.()991 Amty Int'l Mbrs for UG Coocems .. 837·15951fax 836-9715 Tawdry lane's Playhouse. ..817·531-1848 Treasure Chest...... (Metro)817·577-3618 AUSTIN cwas (Area Code: 512) B.OAT... 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