Big Brothers/Big Sisters Now Open to Gay Men/Women Senate

Sacramento — The State Senate Health and Human Ser­ vices Committee approved, with no opposition, a bill by Senator Milton Marks (R-San Fran- cisco/Marin) that guarantees confidentiality to individuals par­ ticipating in AIDS related resear­ ch. The bill, SB-292, will soon be heard by the full Senate. According to Marks, SB-292 is designed to address two related problems. “ One of the most visible side- effects of AIDS is public hysteria,” Marks said after the committee hearing. “ It is clear that we must guarantee the privacy of individuals par­ for an additional S4.9 million in ticipating in research for their the Senate version of the 1985-86 own emotional and financial State Budget for AIDS related well-being . . . this is a question research. of an individual’s civil rights.” “This money, almost $8 However, Marks’ bill also million,” Marks explained, “ is reflects the concerns of resear­ necessary to find a cure for this chers. dreaded disease, to determine “ The University of California what other factors cause the is very supportive of this effort — development of AIDS, and to researchers must guarantee con­ control the spread of the disease. fidentiality in order to guarantee “ California’s AIDS resear­ maximum participation in the chers are national leaders in this research effort,” the Senator ex­ field, and the state must continue plained. He added that U.C. and to fund some of the most exten­ AIDS researchers want the sive and exhaustive efforts in strongest bill possible. AIDS research.” “ The concerns of researchers Technical changes to the ap­ and the gay community are the propriation will be made soon. same on this issue,” Marks said. However, Marks is confident that SB-292 would provide con­ the Legislature will approve this fidentiality guarantees for recor­ AIDS funding. One o f San Jose's favorite targets gives the Gay/Lesbian community ds compiled by AIDS resear­ “ I will ensure its approval in a whack at dunking him at the 1981 Roily — IF/// Watergarden Pres. chers. The bill would require the Legislature, and I will fight to Sal A ccardi risk a dunking this year? Stay tuned. Photo by Kern A nkeny researchers to resist a subpoena, win the suppiort of the Governor and provide penalties for the for this funding,” Marks said. □ an interdepartmental body which release of confidential infor- Senate Committee takes first step will fund grants for local toward California AIDS Program programs which provide compre­ Big Brothers/Big Sisters hensive and coordinated AIDS Sacramento — An urgency preventive education and direct The measure now moves to the service programs.” Now Open to Gay Men/Women measure (SB-1251) by Senate Senate Appropriations Commit­ President pro Tempore David The bill would also require; tee. — the Department to develop a San Francisco — The Big Bro­ complaint, the issue was quickly Roberti was approved by the “ AIDS — is an issue generat­ thers/Big Sisters organization of brought before the Board of Senate Committee on Health and comprehensive plan to address ing countless stories by the media issues related to AIDS, including Sacramento, CA has adopted a Directors.” Human Services, and is the subject of countless non-discrimination policy which Graff noted that the Board The bill would establish the information and education, an­ whispered discussions,” com­ tibody testing, surveillance, men­ will allow gay men and women to unanimously passed a non­ California AIDS Program (CAP) mented Roberti (D- apply as volunteers. discrimination policy at that to give added attention, focus, tal health, treatment and care, Hollywood/Burbank). “ The and patient support needs The change in policy was a point rather than face a lawsuit. direction and funding for AIDS- disease initially affected only a direct result of a lawsuit Jean O’Leary, NGRA related programs. resulting from the AIDS few people, but has now spread epidemic. threatened by National Gay Executive Director, said, “This is The committee voted 5-0 in to over 2,000 people in Califor­ Rights Advocates, the San Fran­ a complete victory. We forced an favor of the legislation which — continued programs of nia. Recent estimates by AIDS health professional education cisco-based public interest law organization to end an irrational would require interdepartmental researchers project that Califor­ firm. discriminatory policy just by management to begin planning and training. nia could have I7,(X)0 cases — continued emphasis on NGRA was representing threatening to sue them. for a strategy to combat AIDS in within the next two years. Sharon Bee, a lesbian who was “ As a result, we have vin­ the future. prevention through outreach “ I have introduced this campaigns to increased risk turned away when she tried to dicated the civil rights of lesbians The bill would appropriate legislation to address the lack of populations. volunteer in March 1984. and gay men in our community $715,000 for the Department of coordination and planning bet­ Leonard Graff, NGRA Legal and opened a door that will allow Health Services for operating ex­ ween departments and within the — greater emphasis on infor­ Director, said, “ We were not them to participate in an impor­ penses data processing, sur­ branches of the Department of mation and education to the about to allow them to continue a tant aspect of family life.” veillance, and state laboratory Health Services relating to the general public to correct misin­ blanket policy of excluding ail Although Ms. Bee has left work. complex issues associated with formation about AIDS. gay people from the Sacramento to attend graduate The measure would also ap­ AIDS,” Roberti added. The measure is also designed to organization. That is patently school, the policy change is now propriate $6,350,000 which Roberti, who is also the author promote broad-based support for illegal. in effect. Gay people will be would be distributed to grantees of SB-910 (1983 session) which AIDS programs by encouraging “ We threatened to sue them judged, as others, by individual for information and education established the California AIDS community level networking and coordination of efforts among under the state Civil Rights Act. contracts, as well as for direct Advisory Committee, said, “ The When we sent them a draft of the Continued on Back Page services to people with AIDS. goal of this measure is to create Continued on Back Page Gayline: How Does It Work? Gayline, a telephone introduc­ Brothers Dan and Marc tion service for meeting other gay Glassoff created the Gayline as men, can be used in three ways: an inexpensive and discreet way To listen to men’s recorded per­ for men with similar interests to sonal ads; to reply to men you meet each other. want to meet; and to record your People who place ads are en­ own personal ad. couraged to be as frank and Ads, which are 30 seconds in specific about the type of person length, are heard for one week they are looking for and what and are changed every Wed­ they like to do. Since “ safer sex’’ nesday night. A charge per call is is on most people’s minds, the automatically and discreetly Gayline offers men the ex­ charged to the caller’s phone. citement of making new contacts When the caller hears a man as well as the opportunity to be he’d like to meet, he dials a more deliberate about selecting special number to record a con­ who they meet, according to fidential reply up to 90 seconds Glassoff. long. Each caller can reply at no During the first week of charge to as many men as he’d operation, over 4,000 callers like. At the end of the week the listened to the initial 20 ads which replies are sent on a cassette to run continuously 24 hours a day, each Gayline advertiser. Glassoff said. After he has listened to the The phone number to call to replies in the privacy of his home, listen to ads is (408) 976-7744. □ he can then call the men he’s in­ terested in meeting or talking to. Booths Available at Each ad is given a code number to protect the privacy of the ad­ S.F. Gay Parade vertiser. Awaiting marchers and spec­ Headquartered in Santa Clara, tators at the end of the S.F. the Gayline is set up to serve the Lesbian/Gay Freedom Parade San Francisco, E ut Bay and route on Sunday, June 30, is a Marin areas as well as the Penin­ great celebration at Civic Center, sula and South Bay. including well-known lesbian and gay artists, entertainers, musicians, community leaders and activists. A highlight at the celebration apor site is the vast number of booths Aoor Di and concessions featuring a wide your p

May 8, 1985 / OUR PAPER / Page 5 Gay Fathers World Conference SPORTS « SPORTS Fifteen experts and profession­ •Well-known in California for Maria ’5 Lovers premieres als have been invited to partici­ his own workshops on leaving the 5th Annual Gay 3rd Annual Houston pate in workshops at the 6th closet. Dr. Dee Bridgewater at Camera 3 Annual World Conference of speaks to the issues in “ Coming Tennis Tournament Women’s Classic Slow 1985 Armory Gay Fathers, sponsored by the Out — The Continuing Camera 3 Cinemas presents the exclusive San Jose premiere Pitch, Double Ettmination Gay Fathers Coalition Interna­ Process.” engagement of Maria’s Lovers opening Friday, May 10. The 5th annual U.S. Gay Op>en Softball Classic National Tennis Tournament will tional, in Los Angeles Fri-Sun, Playing the title role of Maria is one of the screen’s most Date: July 27 & 28 Atlanta, GA — Registration May 31-June 2. •Former Los Angeles County take place during the Memorial Place: Memorial Fields 4 & 5 at Board of Adoptions social wor­ sought-after actresses, Nastassja Kinski. Day weekend. May 25-27 at San forms for the Annual 4th of July Saturday’s 12 workshop ses­ Maria is a young woman living in Brownsville, Pennsylvania af­ Memorial Park sions represent a diverse agenda ker, Judy Troy, reveals that there Francisco’s Golden Gate Park Softball Event are now available, is significant progress being made n a i n ter World War II, just out of adolescence, who is bewildered by Entry Fee: $100 by July 1 according to Greg Troia, Tour­ of counseling and self-help topics S ì her blossoming sensuality and the three men who love her. and San Francisco State Univer­ Hosted By: Houston Women s in the field of single parent sity tennis facilities. nament Director of Armory related to the issues of gay Maria is loved by Ivan (John Savage), her husband, the sen­ Softball League parenting. adoptions, and that being a gay This is a gay event hosted and Classic 2. single parent is a very real sitive hero home from war, Clarence Butts (Keith Carradine), a Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and “ Registration forms were Conference attendees will have wandering troubadour, wooing his women and then heading for sponsored by the San Francisco 4th Places; Individuals for 1st possibility in “ Adoption Op­ Gay Tennis Federation and is mailed out just last week and we the opportunity to take part in a other conquests and A1 Griselli (Vincent Spano), a young im­ Place Team (18); Individuals for selection of panels dealing with tions.” ILL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET opien to gay and lesbian par­ already have comntitments from One of her most popular petuous Army officer who wants to marry her. All-Tournament Team (10); six teams, none of which are legal, family counseling and prac­ Adding spice to the story are Ivan’s father (Robert Mitchum) ticipants. M.V.P. and Golden Glove; Beer workshops at last year’s New Past tournaments have attrac­ local,” stated Mr. Troia. tical child-rearing subjects. and Mrs. Wynic (Anita Morris), a lusty widow full or humor and Trophy The conference is headquar­ York City conference, was a ted top-notch players from all “ There are still seven weeks panel of children with a gay understanding. To Enter: Mail check to Bren­ left before registration closes and tered at the Marriott Hotel at Los Roast Beef Maria’s Lovers is a passionate and absorbing love story, a ten­ over the country, producing some da Flewellen, 7110 Housman, parent. This year, seven children, outstanding tennis. because we have the excellent Angeles International Airport. der and emotional journey through a by-gone world of romance. □ Houston. Texas 77055. Infor­ Among the professionals who aged 13-21, will tell the story This year’s tournament con­ facilities of Southside Park with from their own perspective dur­ & mation to accompany the check all 4 diamonds available, I am will host workshops are: sists of match play in Op>en must include the team name, the ing the panel discussion entitled, “After Show” Party at Desperados Singles, championship and con­ sure that we will be able to handle •Dr. Brian Miller, whose pub­ “Our Children Speak Out.” Ham team manager’s name, address, all the entrants. However, it lished studies have created some solation brackets, and 40-and- and phone number, and the Registration for the 6th An­ over Singles, championship and would be a good idea for any in­ controversy with groups dedi­ nual World Conference of the To Benefit Arts Council competition level of the team. cated to gay men who remain in consolation brackets. Make checks payable to Houston terested teams to make plans Gay Fathers Coalition Interna­ Jon Snell, owner of chased in advance from members The draw is limited on a first- soon,” continued Mr. Troia. heterosexual relationships. tional can be accomplished by of the Arts Council before June Women’s Softball League. •Attorney Rebecca Tapia, Desperados disco, announced a come first-serve basis to 64 in the For Further Information: “The low, low plane fares have contacting the Conference special “after show’’ party in ad­ 30. Op)en Singles and 32 in the 40- really made it possible for teams whose clients have made news in Committee at 7985 Santa Monica “ It will be a very exciting Brenda Flewellen (713) 688-3291 from everywhere to come to this headline grabbing custody bat­ dition to the previously planned and-Over Singles. or Myrt Bading (713) 723-1455 Blvd., Suite 109-346, Los Angeles May 14th evening for the San Jose Gay and All finals will be played on year’s Tournament. San Fran tles, will moderate “ Parent vs CA 90046. “ Black & White Benefit” for the Team entry limited to the first Parent: Nobody Wins.” Arts Council of Gay & Lesbian Lesbian community,” according Monday, May 27 at Golden Gate cisco is only $129 away and New A 24-hour telephone in Los 6-10 p.m. to David A. DeLong, coor­ Park. Housing for out-of-town 24 teams. Level of competition — York, Houston, and Chicago are •Psychologist Dr. Valerie San Jose. open. Team rosters limited to 18 Kirkgaard, exploring how par­ Angeles, (213) 871-1575, offers Desperados is sponsoring a dinator of the event for the Arts players and their guests will be even cheaper. callers an opportunity to leave a $7.°° per person Council. “ We’re offering a provided by San Francisco GTF players. Blue Dot balls will be “ If there are any teams who ents can begin “ Healing Rela­ recorded message requesting a performance of San Jose Reper­ furnished. ASA rules and um­ tionships with Kids.” tory Company’s production of dynamite play and a terrific party members. still need a registration form registration package by return for only $15 — that’s a savings of Entry fee for this event which pires will be used. •Dr. Rick Vesper of Chicago, mail. Execution o f Justice on Thur­ Uniform jerseys must be num­ they should contact the tour with a first-hand account of sday, July 11. $20 on a pair of tickets!” also includes a party on Sunday nament office and we will send it The conference is open to gay Tickets for A Black and White night is $35. The deadline for en­ bered on the back with a number being a gay step-parent in the The docudrama by Emily no smaller than “4.” Age limit out the same day.” parents, their lovers, and profes­ Benefit will cost $25 each if pur­ Tournament officials may be workshop, “ Daddy and Uncle sionals in the counseling profes­ Mann, which details the trial of tries is May 11. for players is 18 years and over. Daddy.” assassin Dan White, is being co­ chased at the Montgomery For more information, contact contacted at: Armory Classic 2 sion. □ Theatre on the evening of the John Teamer, tournament co­ Play at your own risk. No male •Dealing with the often unset­ produced by San Jose Rep, 336 - 5th Street N.E., Suite 3 tling adolescent period of child­ Eureka Theatre Company, and pierformance. The price of the chair, at (415) 863-0925. players. Atlanta, GA 30308, (404) 873 Profits to benefit S.J. Gay Raiiy Committee benefit theatre ticket includes the Sp>ectators and friends are Hotel: Marriott Hotel at raising, Riverside County juve­ 737 Stockton Avenue, San Jose (408) 293-1293 Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Galleria $34 per room, 4 women 4332. □ nile counselor. Dr. Mike Timlin, The special 8:(X) p.m. perfor­ private “ Black & White” party at welcoihe. □ Desperados following the play. per room. CD offers advice in “ Parenting the mance at the Montgomery Adolescent, Trial & Triumphs.” Theatre will be the first time the “ We’ll be decorating around a chilling play will be staged in San black-and-white theme, ob­ Gay Asian Potluck Western Night Jose. No San Francisco per­ viously, and we’ve got a few Going Once, formances of the drama are other surprises planned,” Snell Asian Lesbian & Gay Associa­ explained. tion (ALGA) and Congregation By Ted Sahl Going Twice Apuzzo, Krim and Rorem To scheduled. Ahavat Shalom are sponsoring a The Arts Council of Gay & “ There’ll be a very upbeat at­ Toyon’s country western night mosphere that night after the potluck on Saturday, May 18, brought out all the cowgirls and By Ted Sahl Be Honored at Fund Dinner Lesbian San Jose, founded in 6:30 p.m. at 469 Noe Street (at August of 1984, plans to use the play . . . with video and dancing cowboys and a drag queen. 450 dollars was raised at the 18th St.) in San Fr^cisco. Gay and lesbian community honored with the Fund for Listen to HOT guys to music from the ’70s,” DeLong A bbot, tombstone, and six- funds raised by the Desperados Non-members are invited to Silver Fox. benefit performance and party to explained. “ Fun and pride are gun hung from the rafters as ten- leader Virginia Apuzzo, medical Human Dignity Humanitarian the operative words for the bring a potluck dish (“your Nobody does it better than the researcher Dr. Mathilde Krim, Award, “in recognition of expand their program of arts of­ gallon (almost) hats lined the bar Silver Fox when it comes to fun evening.” favorite and most delicious ethnic and composer and author Ned extraordinary service to the gay ferings throughout the year. dish”) amd a $2 donation. All at the O.K. (Toyon) corral. draising. Their recent Spring Showcase “ We’re urging everyone to Lots of hee-haws could be Rorem will be honored at the community and to American who want to funds will go to AIDS Foun­ Monies collected were given to was reportedly an enormous suc­ dress up that night, to come out heard as country old-time music Eighth Annual Fund for Human society.” dressed entirely in black and dation. the Billy DeFrank Communi^ Dignity Awards Dinner at the Previous honorées have been cess. For further information, call rocked the night away. Center. Gay Men’s Health Crisis and the The Arts Council has become white. One of our goals is to You should have been there. □ Plaza in New York City on show the general public that Gay Alan at (415) 885-2576 or Danny Monday, May 13. The Metropol­ San Diego “ Blood Sister” pro­ an important symbol of pride for at (415) 864-3282. □ ject, in which lesbians organized meet you the Gay and Lesbian community men and Lesbians in San Jose not itan Area Volunteers of the only help to create art in our MAV) will receive a Certificate of to donate blood to replenish of San Jose in a very short period supplies diminished by the AIDS of time,” Snell observed. “ This community, but that we also help Appreciation at the dinner. to support established arts The Fund for Human Dignity epidemic. Dr. Krim is an Associ­ is the major reason we ate Member of Memorial Sloan- (Despjerados) have chosen to organizations.’’ Awards are presented to persons now! Tickets for the sp>ecial event are at thQ INTERLapE who, by their work and/or the Kettering Cancer Center, and has assist them in their fundraising long been active in philanthropic efforts.” limited. Almost one-fifth of the example of their lives, have made The Arts Council, through the total were sold at the Spring Friday, May 10,9-2 a major contribution to public affairs. Showcase. underst^ding and acceptance of^ Ned Rorem will receive the Record confidential replies to guys generosity of Dcspierados, has FühtTfdr Human Dignity Award purchased all of the tickets for Tickets are available by mail Carolyn at the Piano lesbians and gay men, and to the you want to meet. It's FREEI from: Arts Council of Gay & enhancement of the human dig­ of Merit for his “ oentribution to San Jose Rep’s scheduled per­ the education of the American (415) 546-9126 • (408) 988-1112 formance of Execution o f Justice Lesbian San Jose, Attn: Benefit nity and self-respect of all people. Dance the Nite Away with D.J. Danny public about the lives of lesbians on July 11. Tickets, P.O. Box 710691, San Virginia Apuzzo recently Supporters, who wish to attend Jose, CA 95171, or by calling completed a term of 3 'A years as and gay men.” Record your own personal ad and (408) 737-0214. □ Executive Director of the Fund Former recipients include ac- the theatre event and party, will at tha INTERLUDE tor/playwright Harvey Fierstein save $20 on a pair of tickets pur- for Human Dignity and 2'A years receive a cassette with replies as Executive Director of the and the late playwright Jane from guys interested in you. Saturday, May 11,9-2 National Gay Task Force. Chambers. Rorem, winner of the Apuzzo will be presented the 1976 Pulitzer Prize for Music, is Gay Pride Fund Raiser Howard J. Brown Award, which the author of several diaries Covering aii is given “ for the beauty of which candidly discuss his life as Proceeds to: Lesbian & Gay Freedom Day Rally courage which sustains lesbians a gay artist. San Francisco Bay and gay men in their struggle for The NGTF Fund for Human and Guest Country D.J. Dignity is a non-profit, tax- dignity, to those through whose Peninsuia areas Drink Special to Anyone Wearing a Cowboy Hat example freedom is a step closer exempt educational affiliate of to humankind.” the National Gay Task Force. Past recipients have included The Fund’s stated purpose is to It’S U.S. Army Sgt. Perry Watkins, educate the public about the lives at tha INTERLUDE New York City Police Sgt. of lesbian and gay Americans, Coming! Charles Cochrane, former Legal and to educate gay and lesbian To listen to recorded ads call: Sunday, May 12,11-3 Services Corporation President Americans about their own status Dan Bradley, and U.S. Repre­ in society. □ Country Brunch with Mom sentative Gerry Studds. Apuzzo ID’S recently was appointed Deputy Fresh Fruit Crepes $4.95 Executive Director of the New 4 0 8 9 7 6 -7 7 4 4 York State Consumer Protection fVant to place an ad in PICNIC Western Ho Down — Live D.J. 4-9 Board by Governor Mario Cu­ omo. OUR PAPER? August 25th Weekend Special Dr. Mathilde Krim is Chairper­ Call Right Now! son of the AIDS Medical b u / / £ / i a Fresh Frozen Dacquiris $2.00 Foundation, which is devoted to Becky O’Bryan seeking funding to conduct and support research on the cause(s), 408 / 289-9231 *55« per call discrfrtly billed to your phone Normal toll charges apply Th« INTERLUDE means of treatment, and preven­ 4942 SUvtns Cr««k Blvd.. San ]os« • Z44-2B29 tion of AIDS. She is being

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It but seriousness. preventing me from writing, but wrote itself. I turned around one But I persist in believing that I I’m willing to take that chance. day and there it was, coming out have not overestimated the read­ But I doubt that I’ll ever have] of my word processor! I tried, ing public — although I did read more than a modest following. Maybe after my death, if then.| but 1 couldn’t stop it! recently that 60 million Ameri­ cans can’t read above the ninth- A cult would be nice. Q. Was it really that effortless? Q. What’s your day-to-day life Curzon. I guess what I’m say­ grade level. ing is that this novel is very close Q. Just who is your reader, do like? you think? Curzon. 1 don’t write everyl to my heart, although the events day. 1 write consistently whenj depicted are not all that autobio­ Curzon. 1 want to be read by every intelligent reader, but 1 find I’m working on a project. graphical. Right now I’m writing a book! Sometimes one has to make up that if I write the kind of book 1 genuinely believe in, I lose lots of about Shakespeare returning af-| episodes because they are even ter almost 400 years. more believable than the facts. readers. I don’t want to write a lot I live a very tepid life, for the For instance, I made my hero, most part. 1 teach three times a Ben, learn about masturbation at graphic sex scenes, and so I lose a good many gay male readers. week at a junior college, I go to the age of 18, because I don’t movies, I read, 1 see my lover] think most readers would believe Because 1 have honest gays as major characters, 1 lose most of several times a week. that it really happened to anyone, I have a feud with this writer,; as it did to me personally, at the the straight audience. My big “ mistake” has been to friendship with that one, 1 sleep a| age of 21! I was also never lot. Sometimes 1 worry that I’ll married. assume that the sexual taboo is less virulent than it is. Most spend the last 10 years of my life] Q, You ‘ve written both serious in bed — as did my father. and comic novels and short non-gays won’t touch anything gay, even today. Q. Any new developments in{ stories. Would you say this book your life? is more one than the other? On the other hand, there is a feeling among some gay activists Curzon. Yes, I’ve learned to do] Curzon. It’s not a laugh-a- hypnosis. I am starting a second minute, that’s for sure. I think that anything about gay charac­ ters must be “ uplifting” and career helping people to quit] people often wish to escape smoking, to control weight, over­ through the books they read. “ positive.” This demand robs any serious writer of the major come phobias, and such. Billing themselves as a rock around and in the clock. for the evening. I can understand that. But 1 It’s quite a change for me,I sock band of the SO’s this unique The kids couldn’t stand it and Who won, you ask — Cathy think some books help us cope emotions of life and forces him to trivialize both gays and literature. Photo by Wolfgang since fiction requires conflict andj group of six women literally jumped on stage and danced in a Tapp, a talented musician her­ with life because they dramatize Author Daniel Curzon drama, whereas hypnosis re­ frenzy. self, after a brief visit backstage our aches and awkwardnesses, Q. Do you think your work has knock your socks off” as they had any influence on the contem­ satisfy — maybe even change the is funny. quires relaxation and positive] bang out them good old tunes. Cha Cha slipped into the with Mona Lot, a person from our yearnings. Q. Do you have any regrets thinking. the SO’s joined in with the band - porary literary scene? Your first world by killing a taboo or two. Playing three sets of music that sexiest black dress with a red wig Most of the books 1 read or the Q. Why have you been writing about your writing? I’ve managed to write a] it was incredible. movies I see on TV and in movie book appeared in early 1971, included costume changes so slick that set all off on a trip. 1 comedies o f late? Curzon. I confess vast yearn­ screenplay, with a colleague, that The rest of the Evening, Cha I loved the finale when theaters don’t deal with the didn ‘t it? you were hypnotized by their Curzon. I’ve had letters and Curzon. Because people want ings, from time to time, for combines both excitement and professional presentation. Cha could be heard — I think it screaming, applauding almost I realities that I’ve lived through. immense fame and tons of hypnosis. 1 intend to keep on brought the walls down the band 1 believe that there are some occasional telephone calls from to laugh, are desperate to laugh. Who are they? Mona Lot, was a mating call — only to come 1 also want to cover the whole money. writing — probably comedies — back on stage as a nun in full returned doing “ don’t step on I readers out there craving a taste people telling me that my books guitarist; Donna Delgado, singer; have moved them, influenced range of human emotions, both 1 haven’t had either. A modest and at the same time hypnotize Kitty Litter, guitarist; Cha Cha, habit doing a routine on the my blue suede shoes” and the last of the truth, told in a meaningful fame, very little money. my clients. It’s sort of exciting. number knocked me out. and interesting manner, making them. tragic and amusing. 1 don’t want guitarist; Patty O'Furniture, liturgy, with a pitch instrument. to be categorized as one kind of I have to fight off feelings of It’s nice to know there is an She sang, Dyketones answered With Mickey Mouse hats — sense of the disorder of real life. 1 like that, because I’ve always guitarist; and Stark Terror, hoped that an artistic rendering writer. jealousy whenever I read about untapped world out there, isn’t drum. Each person sang as great you know how, and the audience ya-a-a-a-a they ended doing M-i- Q. Do you think there is a large of the truth will satisfy, deeply Believe it or not, sometimes life writers who are better known. it? n l as they played. broke up. The nun broke down c-k-e-y Mouse. Because we love {audience fo r such books? Rock Around The clock, "1 and the music began, and the nun you. Need Your Love,” “Come On, began to boogie. Incredible. If you weren’t there, do WfiAWM « M S fWSENTS A (M ) lERW lIfR HL PflOUCTtN -A tUJi WlSffl «M Baby, Let’s Do The Twist,” Highlite of the evening, the something nice for yourself. «JSriEflS fWiSOOt • lOM ttflW IB • G W BAltt • MAHU HllffR • fERNAlfl) « ( A « AHJt 8W IR ‘You Give Me Fever.” audience bought tickets SOe each Don’t miss them when they E»EQJMfRnCflJŒE\m W -[W M DBr[M]GlER-WHnENA>l)DHIÏÏEOB(IÜFMSm FORTUNES On and on they rocked on ‘ to win a chance to be a Dyketone return to Daybreak on May 12- ; m i 1 A RAftAMWn « ¡ M 19. You better be there . . . □ Start« Friday By Tycho O a k s O a k rM « « C ap ital ■■■awvwT Ho-Hum Annie at C.L.O. chestra is too loud (an ongoing Sm JOH Sa« Joat M aliÉi Via» DESPERADOS CkMM 444'IIM 2TVéM4 Dfin hi X»U51 DtkaÉi 9M IOS ARIES (March 21 - April 20) All of LIBRA (September 23 ■ October 22) problem in this show). A lot of energy goes into making Theatre Review by Rick Rudy life’s problems don’t have intellectual design department without the Roger Perry has a fine time solutions, as you’re finding out. The where you live a better place to he, but walkways, but it just doesn’t with that very charismatic presents fact is that some of your new watch out for false bargains. Look for Jo Anne Worley is wonderful, permanence in all kinds of home but she just isn’t on stage often have that vital spark. Democrat FDR. He is warm and M aas« Call T lfotr«« to r Slioiwfii responsibilities require information charming, and he manages this you don’t even have yet. so ease your furnishings, and that means not only enough to keep San Jose Civic Kerry Sable is a cute and chairs and beds, but what you put in likeable Annie. She sings on pitch despite his being wheeled around rush to get things done. Examine Light Opera’s production of An­ Arms Are For The Hugging those situations more carefully. them. nie from being rather pedestrian. and with good tone and projec­ at high speed; more like a bicycle race than a President confined to May 18 is Armed Forces Day. . each, a Friends contribution is SCORPIO (October 23 - November Annie, of course, is the musical tion. She delivers her lines, in A BLACK & WHITE BENEFIT TAURUS (April 21 ■ May 20) You general, as though she under­ a wheel chair. . What better date for an Arms $25, and the rest of the world gets 21 ) A silly lesson has to Ere learned ; version of the old comic strip may E>c chasing moonbeams. Those the one you love knows al>out those character Little Orphan Annie, stands them, though her comic Among the less successful por­ Are For Hugging benefit co­ to join the fun for $15 at the for the new ideas — really close to fantasies trayals are Ren Reynolds as sponsored by Shanti and the door. Seating is limited so con­ pimples on your butt. What I’m saying and it tells of Annie’s life in the timing needs more practice. — won’t get much support at home, is that despite the success and New York orphanage, and her David Wasson is a strong and Rooster Hannigan, the villainous Association of Lesbian and Gay tact Michael Baum at the ALGP and attractive as they may seem, even Psychologists?? office (415) 552-7388, to make recognition you get outside, at home rescue by the billionaire Oliver personable Oliver Warbucks with brother, who appears more like a you can’t figure out any practical you’re still the same person you Warbucks. ___ a fine voice and good conuol. He song-and-dance man than a con it’s sure to be a laugh, reservations now. Proceeds from application for them. Keep them to always were. Real love Is frank, and ~Ts especially good in his artist. Also Melissa AmrKisling, headlined by comedians Suzy the benefit will be shared 60-40^ Arts Council of Gay and Lrabian San Jose yourself tot s while until you-know— doesn’t have to Include worship It is a story of hope and good what use they are fortune during the Great emotional “ Something Was as Grace Farrell, seems far from Berger, Marga Gomez, Doug by ALGP and Shanti. the efficient secretary a successful Holsclaw and Danny Williams at Take your fun seriously and SAGITTARIUS (November 22 Depression, and manages to toss Missing.” Emily Mann *s GEMINI (May 21 ■ June 21) You’ll December 21) “I’ll think about it’’ in Franklin Roosevelt and the bir­ Jo Anne Worley, the Big Name tycoon would employ. Sutter’s Mill, 77 Battery St., SF. join us at Sutter’s Mill on The orphan' girls, seven of The benefit begins at 7:30 Saturday, May 18. Remember, find your liest course to be refining should be your most useful phrase. th of the “ New Deal” as a bonus. Star of the show, plays the or­ your thoughts and realizing that a Avoid making any irrevocable deci­ phanage mistress Miss Hannigan. them, are adequate. Unin­ p.m., with showtime set for 9 arms are for hugging — and s/he EXECUTIOl polished old antique is more valuable Its success on Broadway was due p.m. Sponsor tickets are $50 sions, especially about work matters; to its tuneful score, a cute and She is polished and finely tuned telligible (as always) whether as who laughs, lasts! □ than a flashy new Item, no matter how surprises are in the wind, and you talented moppet as Annie, and an for this role, never overdoing solos or together, they hold their OF JUSTICE “original,” Enjoy some good compani­ won’t 1» ready to act sensibly until you inventive set with two moving stage business, but making the own in the first act, but fall apart onship, and watch out for mistakes at know what they are. With patience, all walkways set into the stage floor. character come vividly alive. Her in act two. work. comes out well. This production has the first rendition of “ Little Girls” is an But the real disappointment CAPRICORN December 22 - Jan comes from the uninspired San Jose Repertory Company CANCER (June 22 - July 22) The two, and manages well in the set absolute delight, although the or- beginning of the month finds you uary 19) Those financial problems choreography of Direc- M ontgom ery Theatre you’ve been having might be solved tor/Choreographer Ted Sprague ready to chuck the whole mess for an Sunday ★ Sunday * Sunday * Sunday * Sunday July 11,1985 irresponsible fling. Temptation re- by considering some new line of work who makes the production num­ HOLLY ARLO RONNIE PETE nrains strong, waxing and waning only The full moon coming up may add 8:00 p.m . light to your thinking. Part-time (/> bers look like high school mar­ a bit In the next few days. A Eietter c ching band stuff. Everyone is course might be to take stock of how exploration of a field that interests you 3 is an excellent way to start Q. always in a line doing some many of your frustrations come from (O W inside you and act on them. lifter Brunch «< repetitive steps right and left and AQUARIUS (January 20 ■ February right and left and . . . 13) Don’t let emotional concerns sway >« Only $5.97 LEO (July 23 - August 22) If you want (0 It’s too bad that all the hard­ your basic feelings about yourself, •o working choristers are trapped in thru 5/31 an understanding ear, you’d tietter even when they lead to some start talking to yourself. No one else c 3 such dull business as “ We’d Like AB arguments with friends Trust your 3 O. quite hears what you want to say. The (O ID'S H To Thank You, N.Y.C.,” and “ I own security, even in your relation­ «< kind of adjustments that you have to ships with loved one. As long as you Don’t Need Anything But You.” make might Isest be done at home, remain ^Sntle. you can be certain that * Sprague’s direction is predictable TS where you’re surrounded by hints, you’re making good decisions. < kids and a dog, or if you’re a Jo ♦ Anne Worley fan, get on down to ^before June 30, 1985 P.O. Box 710691, San Jose, CA 95171 routines arc going to be upset. Plans, present duties That’s not a good idea; >> schedules and appointments get CO f t t i Oi the CPA by May 12. Otherwise, your performance is Eieing watched, ■o Live Disco break out the Broadway cast RECOR^ÿkciORY changed, and people you depend on and your progress will be determined § Open 1 p.m. I Typesetting & Layout donated by Black Oak Press and Our Paper forget them. The good news is that by what you do now. 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May 8,1985 / OUR PAPER / Page 11 Sue Fink, Big Promise PROFESSIONALS performed and recorded with Holly Near, Meg Christian, Mar­ Lady Slipper Records Seven Cheers for Seven Brides Off The Record gie Adam, Cris Williamson and With quite a classical back­ Reviews Ferron. ground and always indulging in S e r v in g th e S o u t h B ay By Caryn Shoemaker music througout her younger Theatre Review By Rick Rudy This album allows you to hear DR. JAMES L. ANDREWS Adam’s bride Mllly is excellently just how versatile Diane can be. years, one wouldn’t be surprised BOARD C ertified in F amily P ractice Seuen Brides for Seuen played by Dee Dee Healy. She Diane Linsay, Open Up She exhibits a wide array of to find that Sue Fink would later Law Offices form and conduct the L.A. Brothers opened on April 19 at truly runs the farm and earns the Cityscape Records musical tastes. Q oosetow n C omplete Family C are the Saratoga Theatre in a rousing love and respect of the other six The first cut, “ Cream of the Women’s Community Chorus Discuss All Legal Problems ■ AIDS C o u n s e lin g /T esting Crop,” a well-arranged blues and co-write with Meg Christian new production by the Saratoga brothers. She has real charm and Diane Linsay, songwriter, pi­ ■ G ynecological S ervices personality and a fine lyric voice. tune with heart-grabbing vocals, “ Leaping Lesbians” then onto Confidentially Drama Group. anist, electric bassist, vocal • R outine M edical C are The show, written in 1982, is The six younger brothers are all guitar and synthesizer, catches writing, producing, and vocal performer and producer has Em phasis on: ■ Q uick S trep T est N o w A vailable based on the 1954 hit movie very good, each with his own style released her first album Open Up your attention and leads you teaching. musical of the same name, which and character. The youngest right into the second and title cut, An interesting path to the • Personal Injury & accident on Cityscapte Records. making of her own album. Big in turn was developed from brother, Gideon, is nicely played She is joined by seasoned “ Open Up,” a cutesy pop song A vailable M onday - F riday done with a Holly Near style. Promise. • Insurance claims & benefits Steven Vincent Benet’s 1928 and sung by Jim McLaughlin, musicians and vocalists including Including T ues., W e d ., & T hurs. E v e s . short story “The Sobbin’ who alone has some solo music, Now it’s time for the classical Not being familiar with her AAA. Linda Tillery, Vicki Randle, •Criminal, including bathroom & S aturday by A ppo in tm en t Women.” It is the story of the and handles it very well. cut, “ Duacle,” an instrumental music, 1 was surprised to hear a Bonnie Johnson, and Sue Fink. more modern, commercialized bookstore arrests [PC647(a) & 314.1] Serving the seven Pontipee brothers who The six brides are equally adept Diane is no newcomer. She has that was played well, but seemed S u it e «oo have a farm in the wilds of singers and performers, and the to deter my attention from record than what is usually found Gay & Lesbian Community 275 H o s p it a l P a r k w a y Oregon, and all want to get six dancing suitors match the rest listening to the rest of side one. It in “ Women’s Music.” Sue Fink Robert Kopelson since 1976 S a n J ose married. in polish. lacked the energy of the first two is not afraid to be different and (408) 226-8873 IN ea r S a n ta T e r e s a H o s p it a l I possesses a professional and San Jose Eldest brother Adam (they are The choreography by Debbie songs. A p p i ^ ia t e d w ith G o o d S a m a r ita n a n d S a n t a T e r e s a H o s p it a l s named in alphabetical order: Wilson captures the Old West with Diane demands your attention entertaining style. (408) 293-4000 PAULA. WYSOCKI Adam, Benjamin. Caleb, etc.) great flair and style. The “Goin’ back on the second side with The title cut “ Big Promise” Broker-Owner goes to town and right off Courtin’ ” and “Social Dance” “Crazy About You” and has a strong musical hook and carries you on a cloud of 277 W.Hedding«215 proposes to the cook at the town numbers arc real show stoppers. “ Gimme A Break,” then leaves San lose, CA 95110 restaurant. He marries her and The musical direction by Alan you mystified with the last cut, electronic ecstacy. “ Caught Bet­ SOUTH BAY PHYSICIAN takes her back to the farm where Haydis is brisk and tight on the “ African Coffee.” ween Two Worlds” is an upbeat (408) 293-3426 she discovers she is expected to orchestral level, but lacks control For the most part her collec­ catchy tune with the guitar solo Bruce W. Nickerson WILLIAM C. COOPER, M.D. cook and clean and launder for all in the chorus and harmony tion of Blues, Jazz, Pop and resembling Van Halen’s guitar segments, such as “Brother’s Classical are played and sung solo in “ Beal It.” I the brothers Attorney at Law g e n e r a l in ter n al MEDICINE After a while the remaining Lament” and the unintelligible with pure perfection. The lyrics The opening cut, “ Boys Are Things” is an amusing lyrical brothers get to longing for compa­ “Sobbin’ Women. ” are filled with love, humor, hurt 20366 Town Center Lane /Cupertino, CA 95014 nionship, too. but failing to secure The direction by C. Michael and slight political overtones. piece, ’they build up all their Specializing in PC647(a) wives in the usual way, they Traw is clever and fast paced. The If Diane can always possess the muscles, but they don’t bother a n d kidnap six girls. A rigged ava­ rapid and accurate scene changes, freshness and high energy of her with their brains.’ On the more daxoHe. Jl. ^l/l^£Uin£X (408) 257-5755 and constant stage movement strongest cuts on “ Open Up,” 1 mellow side “ Love Won’t Let All Gay-Related Issues lanche traps the girls at the farm ATTORNEY AT LAW SHARING YOUR CONCERN ABOUT GAY HEALTH over the winter, during which time keeps the show from ever slowing will be eagerly awaiting the Go” grabs your attention with they all fall in love. It all ends down. The kidnapping scene and release of her next album. the arrangement, strong bass Domestic Partnerships Wills happily ever after. the big chase scene near the end Caryn Shoemaker photo by Ted sahi - played by Diane Linsay and ever General Law The show has music by Gene arc beautifully timed and execu­ Review; hold full-time jobs in addition to perfect vocals. Child Custody Job Discrimination Power of Attorney Serving the Peninsula and South Bay de Paul and lyrics by Johnny ted. playing with Against All Odds; All and all, the album leaves Agreements Mercer, and the score is pleasant, The costumes by Bobbie Har­ Against All Odds the band is “just for fun,” me impressed from the outside William H. Lipll.M.D. though not memorable. The main per arc colorful and plentiful (a according to Shoemaker. They cover graphics to the music 654 Bair Island Rd. Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine By Robin Einzig hope to continue to perform for (408)971-8510 draw is the production. Most of trademark of C. Michael Traw inside. Suite 303 738 N. Rrsi Street a n d the songs are choreographed, and shows), and the marvelous sets the women’s community in San It’s nice to hear someone San Jose, CA 95112 Dennis J. MeShane, m .d . The San Jose-based women’s Jose, which, from the size and Redwood aty, CA 94063 big splashy production numbers and painted drops by Stephen C. band. Against All Odds, played stepping out of the women’s Diplomate. American Boards of Internal M edicine carry scene after scene. Wathen fill the eye at every enthusiasm of the crowd at the music border and releasing (418)365-6441 (408) 971-0669 a n d Rheumatology to an overflow crowd at The Savoy, appears to be reciprocal. Scott Herman is brother Adam moment. Savoy on Sunday, April 21. Band something new and different that 1 52 Arch Street, Suite 4 Redwood City, CA. Caryn Shoemaker, however, is worth listening to. D Pontipee. He has an average Saratoga Drama Group has a members tied their trademark Office Hours Telephone baritone, which can’t quite reach real hit on its hands this time, a has broader range goals in sight, scarves, black with white dice, in relation to her musical career. By Appoinmenf 415/369-1985 the low notes, and his lines are most entertaining evening of around their necks, arms or legs, is, if that had not already been awkward and delivered without dancing and singing, motion and as the bar filled with enthusiastic She is currently working on established by her expertise on starting a new women’s music F A R M h sS Speclalliing In Ooy and Lesbian Health much real feeling. But he is color. fans. lead guitar in Against All Odds’ properly handsome and swagger­ Seuen Brides continues through label, entitled “ Brainstorm,” first set. This six-woman band has been which will focus on the talent of GEORGE DEABILL, M.S., PhD IN SU RA N Cf ing and staunchly male chauvinis­ May. 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Caryn Shoemaker; on lead gui­ my life!” It seemed that the band’s HRuth Thomas tar, Kathi Marrotta; on key- As I’m sure most of the sound had changed a bit from audience at the Savoy would their earlier set, with the later Clinical Sexologist Insurance Agent boards/synthesizer, Rhonda Liv­ concur, Caryn has made an ingston; on bass. Windy Holt; on tunes taking on more of a pop, if Marriage and Family Therapist BARNESHIN0S0fTMATE.BAUSCH AND LOMB LENSES Complete excellent beginning to achieving not a downright 50’s sound. 1625 The Alameda drums, Jackie Murray; and on Lie #MF2}40 DR. DALLAS CARR, OPTOMETRIST • Though*F^lowupw/Doctor ^ her goals. percussion, Pauline Casper. 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The mother superior last week to recognize Student Charleton, both Lambda the “ Singing Nun” whose song vent in 1966 to make personal Services for Lesbians/Gays as an cooperating attorneys, are “ Dominique” became an inter­ appearances around the world. used to censor my songs and take out any verses I wrote when I was official student organization. currently pursuing punitive national hit in 1%3, was found At the time, she said, “ I wan­ Lambda Legal Defense and the dead along with her roommate at ted to be closer to people, and I feeling sad. The image of the damages against the individual smiling nun was good publicity Texas Human Rights Foun­ Regents of the University who, their apartment in Wavre, found no matter how hard 1 tried dation, as co-counsel on the case, although advised of the law, Belgium, April 1, according to a that my nun’s habit was a barrier, for the convent. Many young had filed a federal court lawsuit refused to adhere to it. Religious News Service article a shell that made communication girls joined the order because of seeking to enjoin Texas Tech At Texas Tech University, the appearing in the May issue of difficult.” me.” University from denying the gay students have already Pictorial, a San Jose-based mon­ In 1967, she recorded a song After leaving the convent, she students official recognition. celebrated. And they have thly religious newspapier. called “ Glory Be to God for the had recorded two albums under This acquiescence comes as a already held their first official Miss Deckers, 52, and Annie Golden Pill,” Pictorial reported. the name “ Luc Dominique.” result of a Supreme Court campus meeting, on April 29th. Fescher, 41, described as an ex- In an interview in McCall’s They got a poor reception, “ since decision to refuse to hear an ap­ “ it’s a matter of dignity and piert in body and facial movemen­ magazine, she said she had writ­ nobody knew who it was,” she peal by Texas A&M University — self-respect,” said Robert Reed ts, had been killed by “ a massive ten it as “a hymn of praise to said. the decision resulted in a success Obenour, president of Student dose of barbiturates swallowed God for inspiring mankind to in­ Miss Deckers said she had suf­ for gay students at that school. Services for Lesbians/Gays at with alcohol,” a representative of vent the birth control pill.” fered a nervous breakdown “ Those who would perpetuate Texas Tech. “ We’ve been waiting the state attorney’s office repor­ In the same interview, she said followed by two years of discriminatory practices have a long time for the simple right to tedly said. He added that “ finan­ she had to take tranquilizers psychotherapy. “ I had a terrible been left with no alternative here meet and work together as a cial trouble seems to have been before recording sessions and to identity crisis,” she said in the in Texas,” said Houston legitimate campus organization.” □ one of the reasons for their act.” help her sleep at night. “ 1 never UPl interview. “ I didn’t know if cooperating attorney Karen Ler- As Sister Luc-Gabriel, a took a pill before in my life,” she I was Jeanine, or Sister ner. Dominican missionary of the said. Dominique, or Sister Smile, or Convent of Fishermont in In 1978, Miss Deckers was Luc Dominique, or the Singing Brussels, Miss Deckers recorded reported to be broke and facing Nun, or what.” ‘Living Will’ Extension Proposed an album of 12 songs, in 1963, trouble with Belgian tax officials, In 1983, she founded a home under the name “Soeur the Religious News Service article for autistic children. It closed a State Senator Dan McCorquo- however, requires individuals to stated. She said she had instruc­ few months ago for lack of funds dale (D-San Jose/Modesto) an­ Sourire,” which means “ Sister renew their wills every five years. Smile.” One song, “ Domi­ ted an attorney to make and subsidies. Miss Deckers had nounced recently that he is Since then, twenty-four other donations to charity with her been described as depressed and authoring legislation which nique,” a joyful tribute to states and the District of Colum­ the founder of the order, became earnings, but there were no faced with financial problems. would make so-called “ living bia have passed “ living will” records of the contributions, and When her body was found in wills” in California valid for life an instant hit, selling 750,000 bills, all but three having no copies in the United States alone. Belgian tax officials demanded the apartment, she had apparen­ unless revoked by the signer. renewal requirement. Miss Deckers became an inter­ $126,(XX)in back taxes. tly been dead for three days. “ Living wills are voluntary McCorquodale added, “ Since national celebrity as “ The “ Life is a struggle and I Police had been advised to check requests asking doctors to ter­ a person can revoke their living struggle,” she said at the time. minate life-sustaining procedures Singing Nun,” even appearing on on the two women by a friend will at any time, there doesn’t The following year, in an in­ who had reportedly received an after determining that an in­ the Ed Sullivan Show in a taped seem to be any reason for “ alarming” letter from Miss dividual would have no hope of California to require a ‘renewal’ recovery from an injury or Deckers, the representative of the every five years. Apparently, few West Coast Women’s Festival state attorney’s office said. illness,” said McCorquodale. people seem to be aware of the “ Most such wills are signed by The two women left letters in­ current time limit. This bill could Moving Back To Yosemite sisting that they had not given up healthy individuals who, if they prevent the unfortunate con­ their Roman Catholic faith, the were to become comatose or sequences arising from such an The 6th Annual West Coast doing their recent major concert mentally incompetent during a news report concluded. They said oversight.” Women’s Music & Comedy together; the Los Angeles they wanted to be buried accor­ terminal illness, have expressed a The Senator also mentioned Festival is moving back to desire to die with dignity and not Women’s Community Chorus, ding to the church rites. □ that even if his bill, SB-820, were Yosemite and will be located at a Roshi Reagon, Ferron, Alix become a burden on their to become law on January 1, 200-acre private camp with a families.” Dobkin, Hot Flashes, 1986, those who had signed living lake, pools, cabins, etc. three Casselberry-Dupree, Dianne In 1976, California passed the wills prior to that date would still hours from the San Francisco Natural Death Act, the first Lindsay and Sue Fink, Danitra be subject to the five-year Bay Area, 6'/2 hours from Los Vance, Judy Small, Robin Tyler, legislation in the nation to limitation. □ Angeles. Support authorize living wills. That law. and more. 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