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Volume 5, Number 6 Memphis, Tennessee June, 1984 ACLU PLEDGES SUPPORT- FOR GAYS by John Stilwell liberties. Other sources of income a lot of support from the·ACLU ACLU will have a speaker at the In Aoril '84. Ric Sullivan was include an annual junk sale, indi- in terms of research into laws Gay Pride Rally on June 30, and elected as the President of the vidual contributions and most and discrimination and lobbying Sullivan will encourage board Board of Directors of the West important, memberships. support," Sullivan said. In the members and members at large to Tennessee Chapter of the ACL U Last year, due to cash flow upconingyear he is stressing that attend the rally as a showof sup which is one of many chapters problems, there was serious con- we "continue to maintain and re- port for the local Gay rights which make up the state affiliate. sideration given to closing the lo- establish close ties with other or- movement. According to Sullivan, "Our cal ACLU office here in Mem- ganizations in the community , Sullivan said, "I would like to primaryre sponsibilityis of course phis, which provides the chapter . that have very similar goals to thank the Memphis Gay Commu to work for civil li�erties in the with financial, clerical, and inves- - ours, including the MGC and nity and especially Gaze and the : West Tennessee area. Another tigative support. However, Sulli- N.O.W. The ACLU of West Tenn- MGC for all the support they've very importantresponsibility is to van assured Gaze that due to fund essee has long had a very close given the ACLU over the past meet the chapter's commitment to raising and contributions from relationship with the MGC and I years. I would like to see us con the state budget." The main members, the financial situation would like to see that that con- tinue to have a very warm work source of funding is the annual had stabilized and he looked for- tinues and even expands, I would ing relationship with the MGC!" Bill of Rights Dinner, an event ward to continue working closely like to see us try to have some For more information or to be which honors and celebrates the with Associate Director, Bill sort of cooperative education- come a member or to discuss existence of the Bill of Rights. Johnson. maybe through some sort of legal possible violations of civil rights, Each yearan individual ishonored "The ACLU has gotten a lot of forum or workshopsor something contactthe ACLU at 81 Madison, at the dinner for substantial con support from the Memphis Gay like that." Suite 1606, Memphis, 38103 or tributions to cause the· of civil Coalitionand theMGC has gotten In keeping withthis policy, the call 621-9876. Gay Candidates Announce GAY PRIDE WEEK Campaigns BWMT W eenie Roa8t Saturday, June 23 5:00p.m. by Allen Cook the constitution of the state of Tennessee an amendment to in Overton Park Picnic Area Two openly Gay candidates sure that persons' civil rights are seeking elective positions in all -Bring Your Buns and Weenies- are protected." In addition, he the state of Tennessee. says he work for securing Citizen activist Milo Guthrie will legislation alloWing a · state lot GAY PRIDE PICNIC of Woodbury, Tennessee has en tery, a change in Section 14 of Sunday, June 24 2:00 p.m. - til tered the 6th congressional race the state constitution (which pro as an independent candidate and 3050 Chisca Ave. hibits interracial marriage), sup J.B.H. Elmore is running for the port raising the drinking age to (Off Semmes between Park and Southern) state representative District 10 21, and support a "moment of Pot Luck Picnic-Bring your favorite dish race. silence" in the schools. Guthrie, who campaigned for BBQ Pit available for cooking - Elmore is employed at the the state legislature in 1982, is a West Side Market in Morristown, Fun, Fellawship Song! printer and also works as an � Tennessee. environmental educator and is a self-taught botanist. His cam GAY SWITCHBOARD BENEFIT paign emblem is a goat, which Wednesday, June 27- 10:30· p.m. has been a synbol of rural poli George's tical activism since the Populist movement of the 1890's. Proceeds Go to Support the Switchboard Guthrie indicated that he was "disappointed in the lack of GAY PRIDE RALLY substantive debate" among the Saturday, June 30 7:00p.m. various other candidates who offer a "uniform appearance �d Court Square - Downtown similar views." Guthrie will cam Get revved up with Gay Pride paign against nuclear weapons before the River Ride! and against U.S. interven�ion in Central America, and for civil liberties and reproductive rights. ANNUAL RIVER RIDE The sixth congressional seat is Saturday, June 30- Boards 8:30 being vacated by Albert Gore, Jr. who is running for a Senate seat. The last two River Rides were advance sell-outs- J.B.H. Elmore is seeking a So buy your tickets early- Don't take a chance! state representative seat. He says, "I shall work to change or add to MILO GUTHRIE Editorials appearing in Gaze represent only the opinions of the Gazin authors unless otherwise indicated.
BAR OWNERS GET A BUM RAP
- "•. taurants in Memphis and Nash through this paper and see how reprehensible. that advertising rev many Gay professionals advertise. In my opinion, the only person ville. Eliminate . . enue and the remainder of the ad Theseare the folks who are truly m a pos1tlon to criticize is that four ripping off the Gay community. person who was active when the by John Stilwell revenue might pay for a paper to eight pages long. They have specialized skills which struggle for civil rights began more we need but they won't make them than 15 years and has remained When referring to Abe Plough's Some will argue that such adver ago selves known to us. They won't let active to the present day. And that ecent homophobic statements, I tising doesn't contribute to the Gay � community because the advertisers us keep our money in the Gay com person doe� not exist in our com said, "being Jewish, he ought to be munity. Instead, by their closet munity. more sensitive about discrimina are getting some benefit from the money they spend. Hopefully, peo mindedness, they force us to go out So, let's get off the backs of the tion." When referring to Eddie ple arepatronizin g the bars because side for professional services to Gay bar and restaurant owners. At Murphy's antics, I said, "being of the ads. And why shouldn't they people who may not be as under this point in time, they are doing Black, he ought to be more sensi expect something for the money standing or as sympathetic to our more for us than the entire Gay tive about discrimination." they spend? Aren't they, like all needs. That,friends, is not only in community is doing for itself. It was quickly pointed out to of us, trying to make a living? considerate, but irresponsible and_ me that just being Black or Jewish The complaintmost often leveled doesn't endow one with a special at the bar oV'tllers is that they are sensitivity to discrimination unless bec ming wealthy off the Gay com that individual has personally ex _ � MGC WANTS YOU! perienced it and has had to fight muruty but not giving anything bac -to that community. ("They're for his/her rights. � not functionwith only a few people nppmg_ us off!"). But think about The Memphis Gay Coalition has With thisinsight, I feel compelled working at it.,. that - They provide a safe place been holding monthly meetings for to come to the defense of a much The MGC is in a financially for us to meet, entertainment of about the last five years. However, maligned group in our community many people are unaware that such stable condition, but moremembers the Gay restaurant/bar owners. For various sorts, and food and liquid are needed for it to realize its po refreshment (both alcoholic and meetings areopen to the entire Gay some bizarre reason, folks seem to tential. While the Coalition has non-alcoholic) and for that the pa community. think that because a person ownsa about 30-40 dues-paying members, trons pay them. Isn't that how a "The purpose of the Coalition " Gay establishment he/she has- a according to .Allen Cook, curredt about half a dozen or so assume the responsibility to be more political business is run? Besides, the last responsibility for most of the func time I hit a straight bar most of facilitator, "is to provide a basic �d to funnel- more money back framework in which the individual tions. mto the Gay community than any the mixed drinks were running at "Something else that people $2.50 and draft beer was $1 a canwork." For example, in the past one else. the Coalition has provided a speak don't realize is that you don't have Bullshit! glass. Who's ripping off whom? to be a member to participate." said Sure maybe they could do more ers bureau, operated a radio pro In the_ first place, you are able to Cook. "Very often people come to gram, undertaken voter registration read this paper because of the or funnel more money back into the meetings to see what it's like the Gay community but why single drives and provided various other advertising of Gay bars and res- - services for the Gay and we've gotten a lot of good ideas them out? There Gay doctors, community. are from that. When the group seeks a lawyers, dentists, etc. who depend of these endeavors were per "All consensus on an issue, we don't go heavily on a Gay clientele - dis formed by interested individuals down the list looking to see who is creetly, of course. They also are who obtained Coalition sanction if they wanted it," said Cook. "Right and is not a member." making a living off the Gay com "Every month we have a business munity but rarely put anything now, there are a few people doing Gaze back into that community. Look all of the work.•. A coalition can continued on page 20.
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We cannot agree' more with Allen Box.303 George that saying and/or doing nothing when witnessing acts of discrimina down alleyways looking for a place tion is a vote of approval. For most to go; a place to dance; or even a BWMT Fights people, it is easier to say and do (rag) as you say, to voice your nothing, but fortunately there are opinion in. Discrimination some people that are saying and Letters to the editor should be as In my day, I went to court to doing something. The members and friends of short as possible and must be signed. make it legal for you to dance to This is in response to the editor Na mes will be withheld by req uest day. Nobody" backed me. Nobody ial in [the April issue of] Gaze Black and White Men Together but anonymous letters will not be helped pay the fees. I did the same detailing Allen Cook's observation recognizing and appreciating the printed. "Box 3038" is a letters-to with "drag shows". With. all the of discrimination in practice at one insightfulness and enlightened view the-editor column and is a public point of the editors of Gaze news harassment I. went through just to of the local bars. As stated in forum fo r readers to express their make shows and dancing legal in Allen's editorial, it is nothing new paper, look forward to a continu opinions. Gaze ta kes no responsi- this city, I should have a medal. and many people are aware of it, ing effort on the part [of the news bility fo r the views expressed.· Mail paper] to fighting discrimination letters to Gaze, Box Memphis, If I had one half the money in yet it continues. 3038, We in the Gay/Lesbian commun everywhere it happens. TN 38173-0038. my pocket that I have spent on, loaned to, given to, and been ity can ill afford to divide our Joe Calhoun George Responds screwed out of by some Gay people selves as we are clearly set apart Co-chair, BWMT/Memphis, Inc. I would have my ass on theFrench from the greater community. Dis to Attack Riviera. crimination is a very destructive MCC Thanks From the looks of your letter to force and there are never any win This is really not a letter to you , the editor, I would think you have ners. Victories for the Gay /Lesbian Danny Ray out to the unknown assailant who just moved here to our city from community will only be acquired attacked me verbally?? as themost the backVIOods somewhere! through the combined energies of We of the Metropolitan Commu disliked person in the whole city, You may also keep in mind I the entire Gay /Lesbian community. nity Church wish to extend our who does nothing to help Gay thanks for your kindness and help. have a payroll of approximately 40 As long as we are forced to spend people. Gay people who otherwise woUld . time and energy on problems within We alsowish to thank your staff for I wonder if this obvious illiterate be on the streets looking for work, the community, we will never be their consideration. (I say illiterate, it's obvious he did as you most likely are. able to spend time and energy There ·is really no way we can not know how to sign his name to If you really want to hate me, as dealing with the problems that express to the full our gratitude. his writings) - I wonder if this per you say, let me know who you are affect all of us. We will continue to pray for your continuing heaith and success. son even knows me. I doubt it. and I will really gi� you a reason. Other Gay /Lesbian communities However, here are a few things you With all due respect to your have had to turn to the legal Sincerely should know "Honey!"- Without opinion, I still have hundreds of system to legislate an end of cer Members of M.C.C. George, you would still be running Gay friends and customers who tain acts of discrimination by Gay David S. Seay Attorney At Law WAREHOUSE 28 2529 Franklin Road Nashville, Tennessee 37204 (615) 385-9689 D .W. I. - Property Agreements - Personal SI!ECIALIZING IN Injury - Civil Rights - Divorce General POSITIVE ENERGY Practice of Law COME TO NASHVILLE 2046 Portland AND LET US Memphis, TN 38127 WARE-YOU-OUT!! Phone (901) 358-3051 Listing of specific area.� does not indicate any certification therein. Support Gay Pride Week wherever you live! 4-Gaze...-Jupe, 1984 - Gay Switchboard Essential Service The Memphis Gay Switchboard not) but people trying to use the are from males, mostly seeking bar teer John. "Most of thepeople out is an all-voluntary operation organ Switchboard as a dating service had information, a substantial number there who are having severe- prob ized under the auspices of the better look somewhere else." are from women who are either . Jems don't realize that the people Memphis Gay Coalition. It func Apparently some callers are a Lesbian or feel they may be. really close to them probably al little confused as to the Switch tions asan information, referral and Said one voh.mteer, "We try to ready know that they are Gay and counseling service to both the Gay board's role. With the proliferatiom make the caller feel that there are it doesn't bother them." and non-Gay communities. Efforts of "dirty talk" hotlines, the Switch':" other people who have been Switchboard volunteers are pro board recently changed its designa are made to staff the Switchboard through the same thing they are vided with periodic updates on Gay tion to "helpline." nightly from 7:30 to 11:30. As going through. It's important that meeing places ( bar, restaurants, "We get a lot of what we term Shakespeare once noted: "There'sthe our volunteers be comfortable with etc.), Gay-owned or Gay-sympathe 'J-0 calls', people who want to have rub." their Gayness and that they be able tic businesses, legal, medical and phone sex. That's not what we're The Switchboard is urgently in to communicate that to the caller. counseling providers as well as a list here for and generally we won't need of sympathetic, community If someone who is coming out can of support groups in the area. Infor continuea conversation if it contin minded individuals to help operate talk to someone already out, maybe mation on becoming a Sw�tchboard ues along those lines," McLeod said. the Switchboard. A short training they can realize that it's not so bad volunteer can be obtainedby calling Although about 7 5% of the c�ls and orientation session is necessary, after all," said Switchboard Volun- the Switchboard at 726-GAYY. according to Cecil McLeod, Switch board Coordinator. "The Switch- • lympic Committee board is actually operated on a call 0 Sues Gay Games .Again transfer basis," said McLeod in a try fair play and we show the recent interview. "Whoever is work San Francisco-TheUnited States expressed "disgust over this baseless will utter falsity and viciousness of their ing the Switchboard is really at Olympic Committee · has filed a action by the USOC." Games orga home, doing whatever they want to motion in US District Court, San nizers claim the papers filed by attacks. If not for their obvious between calls. Volunteers normally Francisco, seeking over $96,000 in USOC contain "knowingly false and homophobic attitude toward Gly work one or two nights a month." attorney's fees from organizers of misleading statements about Games, Dr Waddell and the 1300 McLeod says that some people the Ga�"Olympic" Games of 1982. SFA&A, Dr Waddell, and the Gay women and men who participated burn out on the prank calls, but The USOC has accused the sponsor Games. in the Gay Games, the USOC more the pranks are part of it. One long ing organization of Gay Games, San "Gay Games organizers have been . than likely would not have fought time volunteer notes that in some Francisco Arts & .Athletics, Inc., as scrupulous in their compliance with this particular battle at all." cases those "pranks" are really well as one of its main organizers federal court injunctions against use Gay Games representatives refer calls for help, from so�Di!one who and volunteers, Dr Thomas Waddell, of the Olympic name and symbols," red to the recent announcement of can't yet deal with being Gay. He of deliberately and willfully infring Dunlap said. "Now the USOC has the "California Police Olympics," recalls two cases in which someone ing USOC's trademark on the word accused my clients of deceitful complete with a torch and five who started out as a prank, turned "Olympic". Attorneys for the Gay contempt. I challenge the USOC to interlocking rings symbol, as further into a serious call. Games and Dr. Waddell filed oppo come fairly forward, state clearly evidence that the USOC continues "The temptation is great," says sition to this motion on May 10, their allegations and their proof." their discriminating attacks on Gay Continued Dunlap, "Let the USCC another volunteer, "to try to meet 1984. Gay Games '82,•held primari continued on page 21 the caUer, but that's one thing to ly in San Francisco sports venues, guard against. You don't know the attracted over 1300 participants other person, he doesn't know you representing 12 countries, 27 states and it's best kept that way!'� A and 179 cities. nother volunteer agrees, "Not every Undiscouraged by USCC's mo caller is a psycho (in fact, most are tion, Games attorney Mary Dunlap Box3038 A Story of Pride Enclosed is a story I wrote. If you mine? I'm Gay and I am very proud VINTAGE think it's good enough to be printed to be Gay. I couid riever -be in Gaze please do. It might get peo "straight". And I might add this: I ANTIQUE ple to thinking. know a lot of Baptists that go to church every Sunday and W ednes CLOTHIERS Bobby day night. These people are Gay and you don't even know it. Yes, Being Gay is not a disease, it's not that's right, the guy or girl sitting a sickness, nor is it. sinful. Being Gay next jo you in church might well be 17 1s a lifestyle.-A lifestyle one chooses Gay. ¥ou might be best friends with not born into. Being Gay is beauti him or her and not even know he or West End Avenue ful. I've been out of the closet for a she is Gay. (entrance in alley) long time and still do not under The point is, we (as being Gay) stand certain people. These certain are here and I may not be able to people feel Gays have no place in change the society by myself. But society. Well we do. if we keep on letting ignorant peo 329-1751 Some people told me the Baptists ple run our lives and we stay scared are running this city. If this be true to come out of thecloset, then no then the "certain people" are you. thing will change. Costumes Yes, Baptists this article is for you. We as Gays must stand up for our Antique Clothing But sit down and think about your rights and not be pushed down. If self. You call yourselves Christians you are Gay, be proud· because you and yet you degrade Gays. Why? Do are a member of a society that will stay. No matter who tries to change you not (most of you) smoke and ' drink an d abuse your body? Then the Gay Society we will not be why can't you tend to your busi slain if we all stand together. ness and not involve yourselves in June, 1984�az�5 ------�------�------�------� Roehr to place such a discussion credible evidence exists to link the: on the agenda. Chavez was appoint baths to the incidence of· AIDS. ed by President Reagan.She noted This action is a political, discrimin that any action would be up to the atory and unlawful act directed at comnittee. Gay people." he said. Although Roehr noted that Cha For those reasons, CBC con vez herself is not a proponent of demns and opposes it and will Gay rights, her willingness to place vigorously support an effort to such a discussion on the agenda reverse it,'' Patton concluded. shows a willingness on the part of the Reagan administration to re Florida Bill Would spond to such· issues when asked. tion not only to believe these Cremate He also said he wouldn't be sur PWA's precepts but to represent them Broadway Asked to prised if the commission took a uncompromisingly to the world. It According to a bill introduced negative stand on the issue. How Boycott just doesn't make sense for anyone by Flordia legislator Jefferson Monitor ever, simply having the issue discus who is unalterably committed to the Reaves, people with AIDS are just sed would allow Gay activists to Broadway theatre organizations Gay lifestyle ( and who believes as dangerous dead as alive. The find out which of the commission's are being urged to boycott that the healing of homosexuality The latest example of a growing Christian Science Monitor members are friends. by the is neither possible nor desirable) number of bills targeting Gays National Gay Task Force (NGTF). to seek or expect employment in throughout the country would re NGTF executive director Vir our church organization. . . " NOW Lobbying for quire that all people who die from ginia Apuzzo has sent a letter to Apuzzo's letter to New York communicable dise< ses, especially New York Theatrical Jersey · companies theatre companies noted that Gay Rights Bill AIDS, be cremated or buried in · :Furth asking them to boycott the Boston has withdrawn his membership a sealed metal container. based national daily. She noted that in the Christian Science church. The National Organization for Reaves said, "This is a good bill the Monitor has fired several em Apuzzo also noted that the Ameri Women (NOW) is ready to lobby for because it's designed to keep our ployees in the past couple of years of a New Jersey Gay rights can Friends Service Committee has passage water system clean. Water is one of because of their homosexuality in discontinued its advertising in the bill. the prime concerns of this state. cluding two who have filed suit · NOW's involvement is the first I'd hate to find out five or ten years Monitor because of the ·paper's l against the newspaper. test of its new project called "Les from now that the water supply has stance on homosexuality. · The triggering action of the boy bian and Gay Rights '84." The been contaminated." cott appears to be a response to an program, announced at the NOW Reaves said his research indicated Geor.ge an- inquiry from Furth, Feds to Discuss Lesbian Rights Conference last Jan that there was a "great possibility" award-winning playwright and long- uary, will provide support for a that the bodily fluids of deceased G ay R"I g htS time member of the church.Accor- lobbyist in New Jersey's capital, people with AIDS could seep from ding to the Gay Communit Ne ws, The issue of Gay and Lesbian y produce a brochure on Gay and an unsealed wooden coffin, Monitor told Furth:".. .For civil rights will be discussed the by the Lesbian rights, as well as conduct a eventually working itself into the a church member to work in the U.S. Civil Rights Commission. · mass mailing campaign to its mem state's water system. headquarters of the organization The Washington Blade reports bers. An AIDS researcher at the Uni that was founded to 'reinstate prim- that Linda Chavez, the commis If NOW is successful in New versity of Miami's Tropical Medi itive Christianity,' as the church, sion's staff director has been asked Jersey, it plans to target two to six cine Program thinks the whole idea manual states,is to accept an obliga- _ by Gay Republican activist Bob other states for a similar effort is pretty silly. "We treat AIDS next year. However, those efforts deaths like we do people with may not be restricted to just Les hepatitis-B; we don't put them in a bian and Gay rights bills. Plans are metal box.There's no logical reason to push for abolition of sodomy for this. It sounds to me like an laws and to advocate non-gender exaggerated, misguided cop.cern for specific domestic violence and sex the disease." ual assault laws and domestic part When first introduced , the bill Cards, Boo,ks and Gifts ner legislation. specified that only AIDS patients would be required to have sealed 1266 Madison 722-8963 Demos Appoint Gay to caskets. It was later amended to in GET YOUR COPY OF 1HE ADVOC41E HERE! Permanent Post clude victims of other communica on WE I'EJITURE THE LJIRGEST ble diseases, but an emphasis AIDS was left intact, according to SELECTION According to the Washington 01' I'ICTION liND NON The Weekly News (Miami). Blade, David Mixner, co-chair of the I'ICTION GJIY/LESBIJIN BOOKS IN - The bill is currently in a Florida predominantly Gay Committee of le�slature Health and Rehabilita MEMPHIS Los An�eles, has been appointed by tion subcommittee awaiting its Charles Manatt, Democratic Na- first hearing. - Now In Stock tional Committee Chairman, to the post of permanent at-large member Most AmericansBelieve Framed and Matted Prints of the party's Credentials Commit- Being Gay Not a Crime including tee. 183 member committee has Marilyn Monroe The A U.S. Justice Department sur 25 at-large members. vey reveals that most Americans earlier appointed Nation Barbra Streisand Manatt believethat consensual homosexual al Gay Task Force Executive Di relations is not a severecrime. the Pandas rector Virginia Apuzzo to a per In study, 60,000 adults were asked to Unicorns manent position on the DNC Plat rank 200 possible crimes on a nu form Committee. merical scale. Gay sex was given an average rating of 1.3, or a bit more Bath Closinp =Political serious than smoking marijuana. Despite the fmding, · sodomy laws Says Attorney remain on the books in about half the· states of the Union, including We e.. fWflw_,, 11oo• r.,..,.., ift,GAZE According to Craig Patton, gen Tennessee, Arkansas and MississiP"' a.e• ,., .. flnll eral legal counsel of the Club Bath pL Chain, the decision by SanFrancis co Health Director Mervyn Silver New Orleans man to close down the baths in San Employment Ordinance Come In, BrowseAround Lay Away Plan Francisco, "was entirely political rather than a health decision." Loses Steam "Less than a month [before the New Orleans Gay leaders thought LOCATED NEXT DOOR TO J-�'AG'S announcement], Dr. Silverman they had a victory in their grasp in stated in a meeting ..• that no time for the opening of the World's 6�aze-June,1984 ...,.,_ _ Fair in New Orleans, but support appearing on a TV show called for a Gay rights ordinance all but "Gay in Milwaukee?' The Wiscon_sin disappeared at the last minute when Civil Liberties Union helped Taylor TB!I two councilmen changed their prove that he was fired because he minds. The ordinance would have is Gay, illegal in Wisconsin since the 1 banned discrimination in employ passage of a Gay rights bill there. 2535 Franklin Ad., Nashville. TN 37204 (615) 297-4571 ment, housing and public facilities The court awarded Taylor $1000, GH�� based on sexual preferences. One after which he dropped his request of the councilmen said he 'felt that for reinstatement. Taylor said, "It's the law would have promoted dis not a financial victory for me, but a crimination against heterosexuals, victory for the entire community. while theother, who introduced the Now there's precedence. It can bill in the first place, said that his give the Gay community hope that constituents had voiced overwhel a legislature can pass laws and ming opposition to the measure. some are actually going to help." New Orleans Mayor Ernest Moria! Drag Not Legal has indicated that he will sign the ordinance if approved. One council . Everywhere member has already said he would Tracks, a Denver Gay bar, is suing reintroduce the bill next year. the city to seek a halt on the ban ning of drag shows there. SMU Faculty Votes The city claims that the bar is For Gays violating city ordinances which pro hibit a cabaret featuring "adult en ) ·SPECIALS The faculty Senate of Southern tertainment." The entertainment in MONDAY Methodist University (Dallas, TX) question was appearance by a lo FAVORITE MOVIES/50C DRAFTS has overwhelmingly passed a resol 'li1 cal drag queen. TUESDAY ution approve the recognition of to The lawsuit charges that the sec SAY "AAAAHHHH!" the Gay ·and Lesbian Student Sup tion of the code violates First �EDNESDAY port Organization (GLSSO). CHILl DOG/DRAFT FOR Sl.OO Amendment rights of freedom of The Student Senate had earlier 5C DRAFTS ALL NIGHT LONG expression and is unconstitutionally voted against any such recognition THURSDAY vague. The bar's lawyers contend and SMU President Donald Shield HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY LONG law, the bar couldn't contenc\s that recognition of that under the LOADS OF FUN! GLSSO would be "inconsistent show such acclaimed movies as FRIDAY- SATURDAY- SUNDAY with the goals, purposes, philoso Yentl or To otsie because they CRUISE WITH CRAZY PRICES! phy and religious heritage of Sou feature actors impersonating mem of the opposite sex. them Methodist University." bers 2535 Franklin Road I The Faculty Senate vote was 21-3. Nashville, TN 37204 Gay Star Dies Call (615) 297-4571 Health Official Shuns San Francisco - Entertainer Don ald McLean, who gained national Gay Event· attention as the female imperson- The Associated Press reports that ator rescuer of Archie Bunker on. lr;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;sj Reagan's . top health official was television's "All in the Family," pressured to stay away from attend has died of a heart attack at age ing , an award presented to a Les 44. · bian group. McLean's work as a theatrical Views From Ten Percen Dr. Edward N. Brandt, Jr. was director, producer and critic for to have presented a humanitarian many of the city's Gay newspapers Cable Channel 7 award to "Blood Sisters," a San made him an important part of the Diego based group. The award was local entertainment scene. He was to honor their contributions in widely known under his drag name collecting blood for AIDS victims. of Lori Shannon. where his witty The presentation was sponsored by performances at Finocchio's were the Fund for Human Dignity, an long a mainstay in tourist-oriented affiliate of the National Gay- Task show business. Force. It was at Finocchio's that a According to AP, Gary L. Cur television producer spotted him and ran, director of government rela cast him asBeverly LaSalle, a female tions for the American Life Lobby, impersonator who saves the life of sent a telegram to President Reagan Archie Bunker by giving him mouth calling on the President to dismiss to-mouth resucitation. Brandt if he made an appearance. Of his drag roles, McLean said, A spokesman for Brandt's agen "I get no thrill from putting on a . cy said the telegram had nothing to dress, but I must Sa.y"tllat it's pro- · do with the physician's decision vided me with a living." not to appear. The late performer, who was tall and large, both in and out of heels TV Appearance Leads and. wigs, considered himself "a to Firing - Lawsuit stand-up comic in a dress." McLean was cremated with a memorial service at the Columbar A Gay man who appeared on a ium in San Francisco. Sit Back In! Milwaukee TV program has success fully won a lawsuit brought under Wisconsin's Gay civil rights legisla *** June 6 4:00p.m. tion. June 11 4:30p.m. Jim Taylor was the firstperson to And He Never Got To Do Diana June 27 7:30p.m. successfully pursue a discrimina Ross Dept: ln 1354, transvestite tion charge, according to Boston's Rolandinus Ronchaia was burned at This month's program features psychologist Dr. Susan Stalgaitus Gay Community News. Taylor, an the stake for posing as a female assistant chef at the Lake Geneva prostitute. speaking on "Feeling Good About Yourself." (WI) country club, was fired for "poor performance" one day after *** ' 1 ... _, The Democrats on Gay Rights I·ssues by Dan Simonoski, Ph.D. but remained undecided on in closer co9rdination of public and A coalition of six national Ga� cluding the military and security community-based agencies, better rights groups recently surveyed the agencies in its provisionso use of existing Lesbian/Gay health attitudes of leading presidential con clinics, and more public education. tenders about issues of concern to Elimination of Anti-Gay ' . While Mondale says "The AIDS cri our community. This column sum : Provisions of Immigration sis was a national health tragedy," marizes the responses of Sen. Hart, Laws he concludes, "I have, at this point, Reverend Jackson, and former no specific proposals." Vice-President Mondale to the most Hart is firmly committed to doing important questions, with as many so. Jackson criticizes immigration · AIDS Funding verbatim quotes included as space law quite broadly, and concludes Hart supports H.R. 3918, which permits. "Removal of Lesbian/Gay exclusion provides $41.6 million. Neither provisions is but one part of what Support for Gay Rights Bill must be a complete overhaul of U.S. Jackson nor Mondale cites a specific Dan Siminoski. Ph: D . funding level, but both support "ad immigration policy." Mondale son and Mondale mention outreach equate" funding. Hart would support a bill "along would also end any discrimination to and support from Lesbian and the lines of the Tsongas Bill." He based on sexual orientation. Gay organizationso Each promises Equal Benefits for "Non recently agreed to co-sponsor to mention support for Gay rights it in the Senate� The House bill, Support for ERA Traditional" Households in speeches and campaign literature. according to Jackson, "is more com· Jackson is particularly detailed in Hart: "I will support efforts prehensive than the Semite's and . Hart cites his consistent support all stating his outreach to Gay. people, to make our government more just." therefore preferableo" Monda!� says, of ERA in �e Senate including his using the metaphor of his "Rainbow of present ver Jackson and Mondale indicate they "I favor a legislative remedy to co-sponsorship the Coalition" to underline a . commit are still studying the issue. discrimination (based on sexual sion. Jackson contends that ERA is ment to all minorities. both an econonic and civil rights is orientation)" but does not endorse Though many of these state sue; he feels that minority and low Opposition to Gay any specific approach. ments were made early in the cam er class women have not been ade Restrictions in Federal paign, I am not aware of any soften Instructions To Federal quately involved in organizing a Programs and Benefits ing of positions along the way. round the ERA. Mondale voices Agencies to Redress Gay Therefore, what we now have before strong support, vowing, "I will put Hart has "strongly opposed the Bias us is a portrait of how the Demo of theoooPresident on the McDonald Amendment... (and) the prestige cratic aspirants stand on the ques Hart said only "yes," while Mon line. I will lobby state legislatures; would oppose any other discrimina tions of greatest concern to us Gay daleand Jackson were more detailed if necessary make televised broad tory legislation. Jackson and Mon people. Some generalizations are ap in support for the idea. casts urging support ..•and advocate dale seem to agree, but less categori propriate. Executive Order Banning ratification on presidential travels." callyo First, we can be very happy at Gay Discrimination in the strength of support for our con of Choice on Committment to Gay Hiring Hiring Freedom cerns that . has been evidenced. and Appointments While Hart says Gays should not Abortion Words must be supported by deeds, be restricted from the Military "be Hart "would consider all quali and promises are easier to make Each of the candidates supports cause of sexual orientation per se," fied applicants for key positions," than sacrifices, but the breadth freedom of choice, opposes limit and depth he would leave it to the courts to including federal posts and the judi of 'commitment voiced ing rights to abortion in federal pro in these resolve any conflicts. He seems to ciary. Jackson pledges, "Based on statements is unprecedent grams, and ·opposes any delegation believe that Gays have special proQ qualifications, I would actively seek ed. One of these three men will al of authority on the question to the lems with blackmail and as security representation of the Lesbian and most certainly be the Democratic notes he "helped lead threats. He would ban discrimi states. Hart Gay community." Mondale says, candidate for President,. and will against nation in federal contracts. Jackson the filibuster in the Senate "All applicants will be reviewed presumably run on the strongest is detailed and specific: "As Chief the Hatch Amendmento" without regard to sexual orienta Gay Rights platform ever adopted Executive, I will issue an executive AIDS/Health Issues tion." by a major party. His nomination order banning discrimination in all will have come about because of areas of the federal government," Each candidate supports ade Gays in Campaign Gay people playing significant roles including the military, security quate research and health care fund in the process. We will, at long last, In general, the candidates agree agencies, and contracting, Mondale ing. Hart supports a bill to create a all have a nominee who, on the issue of would Issue an order covering fed permanent fund to deal with public in this area. Each claims full com support for Gay and Lesbian rights, eral employment and contracting health emergencies.Jackson calls for mitment to including Gays in all as will have earned our respect, tmst, pects of their campaign. Both Jack- and support � Sl� $125 reg $165 Custom•made belts•Chaps jackets •Vests •Harnesses• Wristbands •Slings •Caps• Leather Jock Straps•C.Strings • T·Shirts•Westem Shirts• Boot· Straps • Leather Suspenders•Etc. Madison 1474 Open Fri.-s.t. 9 P.M.•Z A.M. Oocated in the rear of jackie's) . Next Issue of GAZE We ·now handle a complete line July 15 . of Leather and Cire Ad and copy Deadline - July 5 8�aze-June, 1984 ,· 1 l � Ti• ps on How to Tell Your Parents You're Gay With the onset of Gay Pride Week and all the associated events, you may decide that the time is right to tell your parents that your are Gay. Here are some helpful suggestions reprinted from Lambda , the Carolina Gay Association News letter. Remember, regardless of whether you decide to tell your parents or not, our parents and friends want to love us but they need our help. A lot depends on how you feel about being Gay. If you're and your life - and that they probably don't have an accu comfortable with being Gay, that helps. rate picture or any understanding of what honosexuality is. Choose a time to tell them when things are going well for Research and acquaint yourself with books and special you and your parents; when a certain amount of calm resource materials on the subject of homosexuality. Make prevails. these available to your parents. You may want to tell only your mother or your father If they cannot deal with the subject rationally, don't (depending on your particular relationship with either). force the issu� - but if your parents are willing to meet your friends, make sure they have the chance to do so. Lead into the telling, if you can, with an expression of your love and concern for your parents. Remember that the decision to come out is yours. You decide when, where, how, and to whomyou wish to come out. Never let yourselfbe pressured Be will into coming out before prepared for the likelih ood that the news upset you are ready. and hurt your parents, and that one or both of them may lash out at you. Try not to respond defensively or angrily, No matter what one's life situation may be, for nearly but "allow" them this initial reaction. everyone there are at least a few individuals to whom one might come out with positive effects. Such decisions require consideration and do involve risks. Usually there are · Tell them: "You loved me before you knew this. I'm the careful same person I was then, and I hope you still love me." very real benefits in terms of improved conmunication, deepened mutual understanding, more honest personal relationships, relief from painful fears of eventual rejection, Keep the lines of communication open, and remember and a very real contribution to educational dialogue with that your parents are having to change their concept of yqu non-Gay persons about our lives. A PLACE . FOR GOOD FOOD: SHOWS, AND FUN Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 pm to Midnight The Jung le Lounge MUGS 50¢ Set-ups Available HAPPY HOUR Every Day Ten Import Beers 5:00 to 7:00 pm and ALL American Wednesday, Friday and Sunday Beers Availabl.e are Show Nights Nashville HOT SA ND WICHES NOW FEAT U RING 300 4th Ave. PA TIO LOUNGE Bridget LaBelle · south Open Monday - Friday Cookie 3:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. � � 256-94 Saturday & Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. June. 1984-Gaze-9 T�ll Free Gay Info ·especially in the Bible 'Belt -states Line Connects where they are most sorely need:-: ed." Persons wanting more informa A new national toll free Gay tion on the project can contact the information service in New York Network by writing : AIDS Inter has been receiving calls at nearly faith Network, 890 Hayes St., San double the rate anticipated accor Francisco, CA 94117. ding to Ken Williams, company vice president. The new service, GAY800, is Banned The Memphis Gay Coalition is Dynasty Falsettos to March designed as an alternative to Gay investigating the possibility of pur guidebooks which, because of ex in Jordan at Circuit chasing a block of tickets for open tensive leadtime necessary, tend to ing night. be outdated Circuit Playhouse has announced when they are printed. Dynasty, the hour-long television "Our information a change is scripts for this year's can be updated program featuring a Gay character, ' season's closing sho'\'14 A Soldier s instantly by computer and will Steven Carrington, has been banned Play by Charles Fuller will no Ladies Plus Organized always be current," he said. "In in the country of Jordan. Moham addition, our research shows that med Kamal, director of program longer be scheduled for production ma�J.y people can't or don't want ming for Jordanian television, said June 21 through July 22 because Memphis has a new Gay organi to buy Gay guidebooks or publica the show was taken off the air the rights to the show are unobtain zation. Ladies Plus is a service group of men and women dedicated to tions, or many times don't have because many people felt that · by able at this time. March of the them while traveling." portraying a Gay character in sev Falsettos has been scheduled to tai(E! keeping Gay people involved and The organization was Callers can reach the GAY800 eral episodes, the weekly program its place during those scheduled informed. formed on March 18, 1984. A "Get switchboard 24 hours a day, seven "promoted homosexuality." production dates. To Know You" Beer Bust was the days a week. Specially trained March Of Th e Fa lsettos, music first function sponsored by the operators give the caller informa and lyrics by William l"inn, directly group. The proceeds from the event tion on Gay bars, baths, guest Gay Plots to Brighten confronts the emotional issues in held at the Eighth Day went to the houses, doctors, lawyers, realtors or volved when a husband leaves his TV Season Metropolitan CommunitY Church of any other type of business re wife and son to be with his male · Memphis to help increase member quested for which information is lover. The wife promptly seeks Next season's programs will fea ship and attendance at Sunday wor available. There is no charge for the solace in the arms of her husband's ture- at least three new comedies or ship services. information and the service is paid psychiatrist. The characters and series which have Gay characters Both Gay men and women are in for by the listed businesses. songs, which follow each other sans according to TV Glide. vited to join Ladies Plus. Dues The number to call for informa dialogue are startling unstereotypi are NBC is planning a sitcom enti $2 per month during the first year tion is (800) 223-7030 cal and totally engrossing. tled· All Toge ther Now which will and $1 per month Show dates are Friday, Saturday, thereafter. If you feature a Gay man (Tom Byrd) who are interested, contact and Sunday evenings at 8:00 P.M. the Eighth comes out to his all-American fam Day at 725-9877 before AIDS Interfaith at Circuit Playhouse, June 21 3 pm seven ily and ABC's Love Boat will cruise days a week. through July 22. Network the Carribbean with a plot involving one of Doc's former fraternity The preachings of the Rev. Jerry brothers who comes out and intro Falwell notwithstanding, AIDS is duces h!m to his lover and cruise 231 1 Franklin Road I Nashville, Tennessee 37204 not God's punishment "for the companion. On cable, Showtime perversion of homosexuality." will broadcast a six-part series this In response to such statements, a Bro thers. Happy Hours 3 7 summer called In the 11\.,. group of 13 religious Gay /Lesbian series, two men attempt to cope 90¢ bottle - organizations in the San Francisco with their younger brother's an area formed the AIDS Interfaith nouncement that he is Gay. r 50¢ draft a Network a year ago. In a statement Chris Uszler of the Alliance for made last March, leaders of the Gay artists is pleased "because am organization said the need for a they're getting away from treating IJI12-1 mi istry to AIDS patients is espec- Gays and Lesbians as an issue or a � _ Draft is for 75¢ 2 , ially acute because of the homo problem. There are more of what we can call 'happens-to-he-Gay' Friday, JUNE phobia that the disease has engen 8 dered. characters. HAIRY CHEST The Network has issued a bro CONTEST chure entitled "Is AIDS God's a Wrath?" that challenges the religi $25.00 First Prize ous right's assertions. " ...God Front Runner does not punish through disease," to be Shot saturday, JUNE 16 the brochure states flatly, adding that God's love is unconditional By now you've heard all of those U DADDY CONTEST 1 and total, far surpassing our under rumors about Front Runner being 11\.,.$5 0.00. First Prize . standing." filmed with Paul Newman in the , (. lead role. Not so. But, according to ii a copyrighted interview by column- r The brochure cites the Old Tes is{ Steve Warren in which h-e inter story of Job, who was a very views Patricia Nell Warren, the rights Friday, JUNE tament -= 29 religious man and followed Moses' are currently held by theatrical pro " PRETTY LEGS laws to the letter but was, never ducer Jerry B. Wheeler. The article CONTEST theless, striken with plagues and states that Wheeler plans to shoot it diseases. "To believe that AIDS is this summer for a Christmas release, .11:$2 5.00 first prize God's wrath on homosexuals is to Novelist Warren says that she charge God with a wrong," the figures some 11 people have held brochure states. the rights under four different _oper Connie Staff, co-convenor of the ations. She says she's learned to Network, told the BayArea Repor judge the sincerity of thepeople by u ter, that members of the Network the degree of personal contact have already engaged in debates they've had with her. "Jerry has with conservative religious leaders been more in contact with me than on this issue and express hopes the others." she said, adding that "Where Men, Levi· 's, & Leather Meet" that the Network "will serve as a "We see eye-to-eye on how (the Open Daily 3-3 model for similar organizations to novel) should be translated to the spring up across the country - screen." 1�aze-June, 1984 First, resist the temptation to Outlook prove it through contention. This The Use of Power is admittedly hard, but it is the first and most important step. Now, what the hell do you do with it? If you don't use it, will you lose it? Be It is very easy for those with way, and we have baptized it with sides, just having it and letting it Rev. Larry Urhig by J. power to bow to the urge to use it. the waters of a kind of temporal lay there makes us uncomfortable. religion.. BUt it · is in the ultimate The greatest use of power is Power comes from many sources; to test .their power by contending conclusion of this line of thinking simply knowing that you have it. some power comes from our �duca with others. The temptation is to that the problem lies. It means that It can allow you to stand in the tional attainments, some fr<. .n fam gauge the strength of one's power ily position, job responsibilities, per by contending with another over an we have defined and ensured life as midst of the w_orld's conflicts� know� to sonal appearance, the style of our issue, get into some modest bat the process of doing battle; we have ing that nothing can harm or threat en communications, or the level of tle just to get the feel of the game, invested all value in poV�er, and in you. In that position, you will be informed, visible, and our communications skills. A great so to speak. the. creation of power to subdue all available to We joust with one another to the needs of the real people deal of poVIer is related to the of Creation! around strengthen our skill at fighting. Yot< amount of wealth one possesses. you - then, you can double your power, Undoubtedly, a certain measure of see, we have all been raised to fight; Where can we go from. that point? and its effectiveness by giv fighting is the name of the game, the power possessed by our Presi We could go in the opposite direc ing it to those who have none. dent comes from his ability to com· because winning is victory. We fight tion and say that not having poVIer They wi,ll become empowered that we can have our way. Virtue, and your power will increase, which municate in a convincing style. is a virtue; we could reject all tradi PoVIer is, to many people, a neg in . our culture, consists iri having tional definitions of power and seek will require more giving away. As ative term that evokes images of fear one's way, and in ensuring that to divest ourselves of wealth, pre you give, ·others gain, and you will and the possibility of its misuse . having our way will continue for as tend to have no influence, ignore never be in the position of having There is a certain dynamic in our possible - ideally. until the end of the resources at our disposal. This to contend, except in contending a against the society which convinces people that our lives is an option that has been explored; only thing that requires they do not have any real power on The game goes like this: I have one of anti-leadership, anti-power, constant contention from all of us; the one hand, while admonishing power, and I choose to contend anti-production. It stresses ideas and that, my friend, is evil. them to gain poV�er in order to be with you because you have power, such as "big is bad," "little is good," Evil arises from the fact that hu. of worth on the other. too. If I win -- and I certainly in leadership is treacherous," and . so man beings are poVIerless, that their As Gay men and women become tend to win, or I would not have on. In my opinion, it doesn't work, power -- their identity,' their self more poVIerful in our society - as entered the battle - then I must be either. worth has been robbed from them. to they occupy more positions of de- . better than you, and therefore more So what does work? Let me sug As you and I give power the cision making and control more of "right." You are not necessarily gest an alternative. Power in itself powerless, we give hope and dignity our resources -- they become more "wrong" - I would never want to is not bad. All of us have a certain to humanity. We ourselves become and more uncomfortable with the make that judgement - but my amount of poVIer that comes from more human. The battle isover ana exercise of power. This discomfort winning proves that I am clearly simply being human. Other kinds of the victorv is won. comes from two basic tenets of our more right. power flow to us through a number And who wins? The winner is culture's teaching: that power is to The problem with this logic, if of the factors that I mentioned you and me and our entire human be used, and that one who has power we think about it, and if it is logic, previously. But what should we do family. should wield it over those who do is that more often than not we really with it? How can · we handle it _not have power. regard it as true. It is the American wisely? Methodists Reject Gay Liberalization Attempts Much of the liberalism in the Methodist Church concern ing homosexuality went down the tu bes last month as the 1000 delegates to the United Methodist General Conference in Baltimore voted against virtually all measures which would have made the policies of the church more progressive Members . of the conference, representing more than 9 million members refused to change the anti-Gay wording I • of the Methodist Book of Discipline, the church's governing documents. In addition, they refused to endorse a Gay civil rights statement and failed to lift prohibitions regard I• ing church funding of Gay organizations within the church. • Finally, they adopted langUage which specifically bars I ordination of self-proclaimed homosexuals whether or not they are celibate. Apparently the question of whether to include homosexuals in the church 's clergy was an important one for the delegates. A measure which would have kept openly No Gay people out of the ministry was narrowly defeated at one E • point after which the delegates approved a proposal to re I quire that Methodist ministers conform to "fidelity in I CREDJ marriage and celibacy in singleness." However, the church's % Judicial Council was asked to rule if that language would c bar homosexuals. When informed that it would not, the delegates reopened debate on the issue and later passed a c H resolution wh ich prevents Gays from being ordained. On th e issue of homosexuals as Methodists, the delegates R E voted to retai current language which states in part: c "Homosexual persons no less than heterosexual persons are £ _,� individuals of sacred worth... all persons are entitled to J) K have their human and civil rights ensured, though we do St, not condone the practice of homosexuality and consider 901 s this practice incompatible with Christian teachings." I Main According to the Washington Blade, Affirmation, the Methodist Gay organization was represented at the con T essee ference 30 Blade i)Je �Tenn by about members. The quotes an Na.shv Affirmation member as saying, "We are not asking the 31Z0b church to approve or disapprove of us. We are trying to hold the church accountable to its own faithlessness." bJ5, 22b -- Slt85 1984--Gaze-11 June.' .• . l;. . , Poetry GAZE welcomes submissions of poetry for publication. Submission blication in the newspaper. Co ntr butions can constitutes righ ts to pu _ � be re turned only if a self-addressed, stamped envelope 1s mcluded. Address Te nnessee submissions to Poetry Editor, Gaze, P. 0. Box 3038, Memphis, appearing in this column is copyrigh ted by the 38173-0038. All poetry authors and may not be reprinted without their permission. by Tom_ Jackson Red Dancers by H.C.A. Nothing seems to matter anymore And something seemed to matter when - I see red dancers on the walls I see the· dancers faces blend and disembodied floor 'til they become one for all I I see the dancers in the nie:ht and yet their insides get so mauled It is not I you have betrayed. You show parading through deflowered light they lead a sex and drug tom life Yo urself too small fo r magnanimity, the scene excruciating I see the eyes that drip red pain Too shallow for a trust. Thegrief, I knofli the general exclamating beg relationship to end the strife Is mine. But you have put on enmity yet they come here all the same And wear the garment well. It is your oun And once they all were young and bold Discredit that you advertise. While I searched for lives and dreams of gold Must bear the weight· of accusations known, but sadly, at the tunnel's end I see red dancers two by two Yo u have betrayed yourself to passers-by. all they found were scraps of tin I wish they could see that I do the search is gone forever more the waste of breath and vengeful dues Th us in bitterness I tell my score the new breed stuns them at the door red dancers drift into the night And count a meager tally in my mind. they're vainly wishing through the din and fade away before the sight It is too little. I can not ignore to dance their first dance once again the serenic dawn of bleeding white The truth. Within my steadfast heart I find, My love can never suffe r mortal blous; It heals, so cleanly, scarring never shows. II Below the ground the ceaseless water drips; by H.C.A. L'ENVOI Un heard it fa lls in long monotony. Unseen and timeless, slow the glacier slips He carried love upon his wrist - Till one day icebergs thunder to the sea. A hooded bird of prey to send Implacable the seasons go their way, Against an unsuspectlng heart. So gradual I can not mark the change; With slanted eyes he watched it rend - I only know in watching day to day The tender fa bric apart I saw them pass, mysterious and strange. And smiled at tortured lips he kissed. These things areslow, but there are slower things, So slow are memories to leave the mind. The sigh t and smells and sounds of other sp rings In present ones can not be left behind. A thousand little things come back today To let me know you are not put away. by Joel Tate III Theshin ing new moon thrusts and cuts the sky You are my Pegasus, And thick night bleeds upon the silent lake; my winged champion. I start and tremble to a loon's fa in t cry And when I mount, A Bit David And pray it will be still fo r my heart's sake; your soft skin, your tactile sensitivity of Soft fall the leaves to watersstill and cold, holds me fast in the saddle, And naked twigs accuse the sharpened moon. your gentle breath nestles my yearning. by Tom Jackson My {utile fingers could not seize and hold Ah, satisfaction. A single hour of days that passed too soon. Someday you'll hold me _ Oh, let's take life by the reins as we ride, and won't let go I might as well attempt to hold that hour, Recognizing good times - Someday you'll hold me When our brigh t season, softly glowing, ends, those marvelous meetings and then I'll know As weave the fa bric of an autumn flo wer, of reality and illusion. you don't feel lost Or live forgetting you and I were friends. Ah, perfection. Nothing's wrong with me Perhaps there is a Summer fo r me yet; because it's the words you're saying My Fall is this; that I can not fo rget. Only you can take me over clouds on high, not what I'm trying to decipher Transcending earth, from the mist in your eyes Suspending time. Someday I'll hand you this page / while the tears are wet on your brow This aurora bursting wildly out dver and you'll touch me the horizon, and by the way, I'll never let go is ours forever. Ah, eternity. ------12-Gaze-June, 1984 -- - - ------ ------i BWMT I memphis An Interracial Gay People's Organization Calendar of Events - Everyone Welcome . Saturday, June 2: Sunset Symphony Get Together. 4:00 pm Meet in Front of The Benchmark Hotel Thursday, June 7: Action Committee meeting, 8:00 pm Sunday, June 10: Our Famous BWMT Brunch at the Benchmark Hotel. Noon Tuesday. June 12: CR/Support Group, 8:00 pm Saturday, June 16: Steering Committee Meeting, 5:30 pm RIVER�RIDE Saturday. June 23:_BWMT Weenie Roast. Overton Park Picnic Area - Bring your weenies. buns and soda. 5:00 pm Monday. June 25: General Meeting, Libvrary, 8:00 pm \Vrrl-1 JOYC'E CllBB -& l-I(Jf FL:\ Thursday, June 28: CR/Support Group, Marmalade's Restamant (3rd and Calhoun) Eat at 6:30/Meeting at 7:30 pm Memphis· We are Gay indivi9uals creating an interracial, cultural, social, political and educational organization dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where racial and Queen. . cultural barriers can be overcome, as well as working to Ill combat racism both within and outside the Gay commu.nity. (:FOOT OF MONROE AT RIVERSIDE) For further information call 276-4160 (Irwin) or 274-0532 (Joe) or 726-4299 (Gay Switchboard) or write: Black and White Men Together of Memphis. Inc. . P.O. Box 41 773. Memphis. TN 38 1 74. Saturday, June 30 Board 8:30pm • · Cruise · 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight $1200 pe.r person BYOB . - DANAI M. BUSCH beer and set-ups· _available · .. Attorney at Law CLIPAND MAIL . General Practice Please send me __ tickets for the River-Ride at $1 2.00 each. Enclosed is my check or money order in the amount of_ - ______(Make all checks payable to Me�phis Gay Coalition) Because of last year's sell-out, no reseroations will be taken without Confidential, legal advice concerning OWl, - advance payment. Un sold tickets will be sold on a fi rst-come, firs t Personal Injury, Criminal, Divorce and General served basis at the time of boarding. Sessions. First consulation free. MA IL TO : River Ride c/o MGC, P. 0. Box 3038, Memphis, TN 381 73-0038. ___ Name ______220 N. Mclean Address ------ ______Zip __ _ 722-2192 City _ June. 1984_,;aze-13 - . Music WA TCH OUT Holly's Latest � , .li: her skill - the women saw them by Charlie McMullen photo by Irene Young selves in her and the people saw her Holly Near's newest record Watch will." a lover or a friend, but also people Three cheers to Holly Near for being around Out from Redwood Records, is an A new but natural theme for cul the world who have not the a pioneer and continuing to be album that will last - like a good tural worker/singer/activist Near, is ability to speak for themselves be noble enough to stand up and sing friend. In a time when I wonder if explored in the song Child. This cause of repressive governments, etc. so eloquently of the struggles of many folks actually sit and listen to song about child abuse is touching Wa tch Out is a very well-rounded everyone. recordings or just use the record expression of Near's cultural work. and in a way haunting but also players and radios for a background comes close to explaining one rea of sounds for social engagements, : son. for a growing phenomenon: Wa tch Out is a welcomed relief for "the . violence is clearly robbing . Bill Folk Back in S.F. people in need of stimulation of the children of their senses and denying mind, heart and spirit, not just the them a heart, In a world like this, ears.. that's where abuse can start." Singer/Songwriter, Bill Folk Stylistically, Wa tch Out is a de recently moved to San Francisco. parture for Near. It has a folk Also on the album is another Folk had lived in Phoenix for the feeling, if not bluegrass on some Near forte - the intellectual love pastseven years and wasknown for cuts. Backed by Trapezoid, a folk song Backing Off and PullingAw ay. his active involvement in the Gay and Lesbian commun group, Holly's singing, if not her While my personal favorite on this ity there. He is perhaps, best known for best, feels good in this folk situa album (though I am constantly his song "We Are Here" which he wrote tion. Her music has been very ele enchanted by Near's political songs) fo r Arizona's First Lesbian gant -even slick - in the past. It's is Backing Off and Pulling Away, it and Gay Rights a shame that you can't turn on the is the type of song that could be March in 1981. Folk has won national song radio and hear some of Holly's Near's ticket to a mainstream audi writing honors and his recording of "We work. ence, (and I emphasize if) the Are Here" if continues to sel Watch Out evokes anti-war feel voidness of mass appeal ever devel l throughout the U.S. BILL FOLK and Canada. ing reminiscent of the '60's. Four ops heart enough to include many felt sad about of the songs are either anti-war/ talented artists, like Near, who "I leaving Phoenix", destruction (Watch Out and Th e states Folk, "but it wastime to reach Francisco is wonderful, a real sense actually have "something to say," out for new creative energy." Meek are Getting Ready) or descrip Folk of coming home. I look forward to but are also capable of expressing a lived in the tive of the effect of war (Oh Co me East Bay for many years being involved," Folk says with variation of the universal love song prior to his move Smile With Us) or teaching to wear to Arizona; he was enthusiasm. Folk' s music, and even improve on it. Can you known in the late '60's away the oppressive war machines and early '70's described as "sensitive, richly imagine a Holly Nearsong climbing for his performances for (War of the Flea). Another song, many human an d filled with care and to the top of the popular music human rights causes, including com Step It Out, Nancy, is bluegrass and the passion", reflects personal, charts? (Let's hear it for the girl!), Peace Movement, the ACLU and social while not written by Near (except and political aspects of the United Farmworkers. gay experien one verse), is a theme very close to bringing with it money, but more ce. Bright Near: the strong woman. A importantly, fame enough to spread Moon Records, producing Folk's fu ture plans, "the next step Folk's couple of songs are about friends - her message of heart and mind to music, has also moved and in my musical career", include the Bill can be contacted Couple of Friends and West Vir larger audiences. through them: recording of several album projects, 584 Castro, Suite 317, San giniaFriend, and another song, She, · Heart is what this album and more public appearances and Francisco, CA 94 is, I think, about Holly herself: "the 114, (4 15) 928- much of Holly's work is about. continued activism for Gay and 4158 (For a copy of "We killersaw her power, the tyrant saw Are Here" Heart enoughto notonly care about Lesbian civil rights. "Being in San send $2.50). CLUB · IE MEMPHIS SOUTH HEALTH CLUB FOR MEN ONLY BUDDY NIGHT EVERY TUESDAY Yo ur Buddy gets a free lo ker when you buy a room or a locker 628 MADISON AVE. MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE ... (901) 525-2582 MEMPHIS ATHLETIC CLUB- A member of the. Club Bath Chain 14-Gaze-June, 1984 --- Progressively Near by Houston Butler The Other Side D.J. Holly Near is considered the leader of the progressive music movement not only in this country but also inter Paul Parker's new release "Desire" on Technique Records con nationally with her ties to the New Song Movement, which firms my belief that dance music can be sensuous and erotic as grew out of intolerance to repressive Latin American givern well as uptempo and exciting. Parker's huge success with Gay au ments. (Holly tours this fall with a Chilean folk ensemble diences can best be described by his immense animal magnetism. in a tour called, "Singing for Peace in the Americas.") Pro This man is HOT, yet he is able to project his aggresively positive gressive or alternative music in this country has long included presence to vinyl as easily as live performances. anti-war, anti-nuclear and feminist (perhaps blues and folk) The backbone of "Desire" is Paul's sensuous style and smooth, perspectives but now includes Gay, Lesbian and Third sexy vocals, which bring a nice balance to the energy-dance groove. World music. The fact that the scope of progressive music has Without a traditional overbearing bass beat, the subtleties of the broadened so much in the last ten years, and its mere additional percussion and synthesized steel guitars can be more existence outside the mainstream is surely a dichotomy for fully heard and appreciated. Add sorre firm studio effects and Paul workers like Near who defy musical stereotypes (thankfully ) delivers his understandably numerous fans his most persuasive'per but would welcome the exposure mainstream notice would formance to date. Side A runs 8:33 with a "high-energy" remix on · give to ideas which may seem political. the flipside. FOR MEN ONLY! Near's critics are quick to point out that she_ could be commercial or mainstream were it not for her politics. This argument, however, is weightless to even suggest that it is wrong to mix beautiful, lyrical music to things co nsidered political. The handwriting is on the wall; Intelligent and realistic views of issues that face all people are incorporated 1. COMING OUT OF HIDING - Pamala Stanley more and more into modern music, whether or not the 2. BREAKDANCE - Irene Cara issues are ac tually political. Hopefully, the healing power 3. NO MORE WORDS - Berlin of music and the growing need for music that entertains 4. COLOR MY LOVE - Fun Fun and has a message is not always practical. (Hear that, gospel 5. WHEN YOU WALK IN THE ROOM - Ramming Speed music lovers! ) Therefore th e void between that which is considered 6. RIGHT BY THE MOON - K. Barre mainstream and what is alternative/progressive is now, with 7. DESIRE - Paul Parker the ,help of pioneers like Near, being explored and perhaps 8. SWEET TEMPTATION - Gem some of the reasons for that void are uncovered as silly or 9. HIGH ENERGY - Evelyn Thomas �' even non-existent. After all, thirty years ago, the advent of 10. LEGS - Z Z Top rock music was considered a threat because it supposedly 11. TOUCH AND GO LOVER - Carol Jiani was the work of the devil and inspired sexual promiscuity, 12. GO GO YELLOW SCREEN - Digital Emotion. alcoholism and drug addiction. Perhaps it was considered 13. COUNTDOWN - Koffi & The Lovetones safer not to let a musical form uncover feelings or situations 14. I LOVE MEN - Cinema that were facts of life. Is it safer now for the mainstream to 15. TIE ME DOWN - Romance ignore nuclear proliferation, civil rights, governmental \.. .. .J persecution and war atrocities; or is it humane, realistic or even smart to know what's going on in the world? Perhaps the same things have been going on for a long time, but the and hearts that have survived wars, slavery, ' human struggle We ve Got What and nuclear mistakes are now ready for a new awareness that enables more and more people to seek out answers to situations that affect them. Maybe, while investigating the You'r Looking For void, it is discovered that it is not an issue that politics and e music can mix. Maybe it is now a movement that politics LOCAL AND NATIONAL NEWS and music can mix but the mixture does not make more politics or political music but rather, makes a vehicle for people to hone stly express their hopes, dreams and fears in a way that conceivably could transcend the realities of politics. -c harlie McMullen Gay Campout Promises Fun Carl Halfpap likes camping. And he likes to do it with Gay men. During the weekend of June 8- 10, he and over 200 men from across the country and around the world will be gathering high in the Blue Ridge mountains for what is being billed as "the largest Gay cam pout ever. " SUBSCRIBE NOW! The group will be .camping at the 5000 foot level amidst spectacular $8. 00 a year mountain scenery. All transporta Mail to GAZE, Box JOJ8, Memphis, TN J81 7J-OOJ8 tion, meals and camping equip ment. Halfpap says that both singles Please mal�e checks payable to GAZE. and couple are taking advantage of the trip. Prices range from $135 per Name ______�------• person depending on city of origin. Interested men may still be able to Address ----�------f reserve a place. You can call (305) 444-3028 to see. City, State, Zip ------;------x CARL HALFPA? Please do not forget your zip code! June, 1984--Gaze-15 hope." "Eleanor twirled her cigar writing is rewarding for its poetic ette . neatly in her fingers, round eroticism even though the story is a and round in the fingertips of one little on the thin side. A group of hand. Making something out of feminists gather in a mountain cabin Books pain, she thought, Bea's rejection to raise their consciousness, two of twenty-five whom have theirs raised years old and st somewhat apparently a great shock, blossomrn higher than they had anticipated. and ing into this little manual dexterity." Rights of Wo men Through a story about a woman who lost her lover to the pressure Quick Notes of the alleged security of marriage and of two contemporary women trying to make their relationship by Armistead by Carole Taylor Ta les of the City work9 Ms Wilson's theme seems to Maupin (Ballantine, $2. 75). Excel be that there are no new problems, lently written, this one will make only repeated attempts at The Rights of Women by Susan solutions. -you laugh out loud, a feat some Deller Ross and Ann Barcher (Ban · what difficult to pull off in print. tum, $3.95) is, as it says on the It's the first of a series and should 6 cover, an American Civil Liberties make any reader anxiops for the Union handbook on women's rights next installment. mark �f any Curious Wine by Katherine under today's laws. The only prob The V. good story is that you're sad to see Forrest (Naiad Press, $7.50). Curi lem I had with the book is that it's it end; fortunately, this one doesn't. ous title for a small but recogniz written in a question and answer able story of women who discover It's full of all sorts of characters, KATHERINE FORREST format and there is no index. Al their attraction for each other. The though it seems to . be comprehen Gay, straight, and undecided, and sive, someone with a question would as the jacket says, it "tells what have to skim the entire book to find happened to reality when it moved the answer . to San F'rancisco. But for someone (most women Slate - Gay Mystery \'\Orking outside the home and most 0. women who buy things) confronted (Villard Books,$12.95), the have created a masterful mystery by An Slate with a threat to her rights, the in Dancer From the Dance third adventurefor Daniel Valentine for crime solvers Valentine and drew Holleran (Bantum,$3.95). One formation iS helpful. Everything and his straight sidekick Clarisse Lovelace, who have been described of the best novels I've read in years, from equal pay laws to mass media Lovelace - veterans of Boston's by as "hard itsplot is expertly woven, characters Publisher's Weekly to lists of rape crisis centers. Un Gay subculture - gets under way wisecracking, outlandishly finely drawn, situations painfully drinking, less you are an insomniac, however, when Clarisse's rich uncle Noah gives amusing••• in the great tradition of familiar to mo�t Gay men if only or currently considering a law suit her some property in a still seedy, Nick and Nora." from observation, and so well writ� against your resident male chauvi but up and coming South End neigh Michael Me Dollell of Medford is ten that anyone can recognize the nist pig, reading straight through �e borhood. Here bartender Valentine a professional writer, while Dennis culture the author describes. That book before midnightwill probably can run his own Gay bar and both Scheutz works for the Massachu culture is definitely only a small be to reading an employee will be able to live rent free while setts Department of Public Works. akin fragment of the total community, benefits booklet. But if you need Clarisse begins her first year of law This unlikely pair met ten years but a true fragment none the less. · the information in either, you'll be schooL While readying the bar for ago and their interest in writing led glad to know someone took the opening the ambitious twosome en them to try their hands at detective · time to publish it. I recommend it 0 counter an array of highly engaging, novels. 'The authors collaborate at nce library ; one most unusual Bostonians. Among night over the phone or a drink at for your refere Cactus by Anna Wilson (Oitly them Mr. Fred of Mr. Fred's Tease the Boston Ramrod or Napoleon never knows when disaster might Women Press, $5.95). Ms. Wilson's n' Tint: his affectionate manicurist, Club. Interestingly, the authors strike. first novel is �mtstanding, with no Miss America; the ba r's gossipy themselves never really know who 00 thing extraneous, a style that wraps manager, Ashes; the hand the murderer will be until they the story in ribbons that make a assistant Th ese b oo k h s b ave pro abl y be en some and dis�enuous Line Hamil write the last few chapters. They relevant story an unexpected pre- reviewed here before, but in case ton; the shameful bouncer, Apolo feel that the only way to maintain sent. Some ribbons: "Perhaps having you didn't catch them when they getic Joe; and the Gay girls up any mystery th roughout the book . - · Bea I should not have read all that I is to keep it a mystery fromthem fIrSt came ou t ( t so o spea k) . stairs - a professional swim have h ou ld h ave r ad detective ' Julia, they're available in paperback at . . ' � � . ming pool rep�woman, ana 'her selves. Once they've solved the mys . stones mstead. Memones mstead of th e B oo k C ott age m ve rt on companion, Susie, a member of the tery, they then go back over what 0 informa t'Ion. Nei 'th er 1S· orth uch, Square or may be ordered through � � Prostitutes Union of Massachusetts they've written and revise the plot she thought. Both bemg diStrac- E ncore Jards an d G'f1 ts . · (PUMA). But their plans for the or characters so the whole thing will C t'1ons, o y th at expenence and n1 new bar, Slate, have been shadowed jell. It can take them a..'lywhere memories have more lies and more 0 0 0 by the nasty digs of Gay gossip from 5 weeks to 8 months to finish columnist Sweeney-Drysdale II a book. who then turns up dead in Clarisse's The earlier adventures of Dan bed. How? Why? And who?- Valentine and Clarisse Lovelace are Once again the dynamic team of chronicled in the books Ve rmillion and Dennis Schuetz and Micahei Mc Cobalt. Dowell - a.k.a. Nathan Aldyne - ME:MPH-15 CE:NTE:R FOR .RE:PRODUCTI\1€ H-E:ALTH- OfferinllA Full Range OfGy necolo/lktd Care 1462 Poplar at McNeil Memphis, Tennessee 38104 (901) 274-3550 Michael McDowell (right and Dennis Schuetz (left), the two halves of the "Nathan Aldyne" writing team, and authors of Slate. Photos by Gordon Fiedor (1) and John Preston (r) . 16-Gaze-June, 1984 . virus trigger an immune reaction when mixed with blood of human carriers of the virus, according to the Washington Post. The next step Health in the research process will be to prqduce a vaccine from artificial Gay Lymph Node Syndrome protein parts and then test the vaccine on animals and later on 15-20% of their lymph nodes pa Usually, the lymph node enlarge people. tients move into the AIDS category. ment persists, and some of the latest Timetable for the new vaccine: This occured in an average of 21 information suggests that the time May be available in 1987. months after the onset of lymph to worry is if they suddenly disap adenopathy. San Francisco, on the pear. This has been seen to happen New Hepatitis other hand, noted that the transi just before the onset of full-blown Strain More Deadly by Harvey Thompson, M.D. tion took place a few months AIDS. Perhaps the same atrophy earlier in the five cases there which and involution of the nodes seen on A newly discovered strain of hep Researchers and physicians des developed into AIDS. biopsy is signalled by the disappear atitis is posing a greater danger to cribe the AIDS epidemic as an ice Other observations were common ance of the enlarged nodes. the same people at risk for AIDS - berg; its tip is the total of 4,000 to both studies. Two-thirds of the Most lymphadenopathy patients hemophiliacs, drug users and homo AIDScases, but the 90%of its bulk , patients complained of tiredness, have done welt Most biopsies have sexuals. hidden below the surface of this low�ade fever, or weight loss; been benign. But because of their The chief of epidemiology at the epidemic, may be a far greater the rest felt completely well, and associated anxieties, these people Centers for Disease Control in At number of people with enlarged were surprised that lymphadeno need safe sex guidelines, the latest lanta, Dr. Stephen Hadler, said that lymph nodes, or "lymphadeno pathy was found in a routine exam. information, and most important, the strain, termed "delta hepatitis " pathy." the solace they can find from one is ten times deadlier than other The condition of enlarged lymph Many of our patients have been another in support groups. forms of the ailment. He said that nodes has been labelled "Gay unaware of the lymph node en it claims 25% of its victims. Lymph Node Syndrome," "lymph largement. Usually; about ten dif Cheaper Hep-B Hadler said that U.S. Public adenopathy syndrome." and · "pre ferent lymph node groups are in Vaccine Health Service fears the disease may AIDS." "Gay Ly mph Node Syn volved: the head and neck, most be circulating among the same drome" is probably poor termin commonly, followed by the groin, Scientists in Pasadena, California people at risk for AIDS as well as O-l ogy because like AIDS itself, it is then the axilla, or armpit. The nodes say they may have discovered a way other people who are at risk for ' not peculiar to Gays alone but are tender, but persistent. One-third to develop a hepatitis-B vaccine for hepatitis, including medical per shows up in other high-risk groups of patients have palpable and en only a few dollars per patient in- sonnel who routinely handle blood within the AIDS epidemic. larged spleen, really a kind of giant stead of the current cost of over samples and retarded children in lymph node, anyway. One-fifth of $100. About 5000 people die each institutions which are known to be "Pre-AIDS" is also a bad term. It the patients also have enlargedlivers. year after contr,acting the disease; hepatitis hotbeds. implies that in a matter of time the T-cell ratios were usually reversed Gay men are considered at high risk. The only good news is that the person with lymphadenopathy ad but not to the severe extent of Researchers at the California delta strain can be prevented by the vances to AIDS. This may not be, AIDS patients. Institute and at the New York san1e vaccines which protect against and probably is not the case. La Every swollen lymph node de Blood Center report that protein hepatitis-B. belling something "Pre-AIDS " caus serves an explanation. Often, the parts that help coat the hepatitis-B es much more anxiety than the only symptom of Hodgkin's Dis simpler and more accurate term ease and other cancers of lympht - "lymphadenopathy." nodes is enlargement. It is a mis- I In our practice it seems that take to label all palpable lymph there are at least ten patients with nodes as part of this- syndrome, MCC's Moved! enlarged lymph nodes for every and a rule of thumb in good med I AIDS person. The same ten-fold in- · icine is to biopsy any unexplained crease has been described by other node. Hi Memphis! physicians as well. However, nobody Most biopsied lymph nodes are We at the Metropolitan Community Church of Memphis are still alive and spreading the word of our Lord Jesus really lmows the frequency of lym called "reactive." That means the biopsy is benign, showing no cancer Christ. We've had some exciting things happening this past phadenopathy syndiome · because ft or infection; instead, the lymph month. We have moved from our former location at 2224 is not a reportable disease as AIDS ocytes are proliferating in reaction Central and are now worshipping in the old social hall at is. to something unknown. One possi the Unitarian Church on the River. Services are now held At a recent cancer symposium on bility would be cytomegalovius, or every Sunday at 3:15 pm. AIDS in San Francisco, Dr. John CMV, known to cause a mono-like Agape potluck and Bible study is held every Wednesday Abrams presented his study of 200 illness. Perhaps repeated exposure night at 7:00 pm; it is held at a member's house each week. men with Lymphadenopathy whom to this virus, ubiquitous in the Gay In the coming months we will be studying the Book of he has followed up on since the fall community , leaves lymph nodes in Revelations. Everyone is invited to attend -so bring your of 1981. Qualifications for entering an enlarged reactive state. potluck dish and your Bible and join us in studying this into this study are lymph nodes More likely, the nodes are react exciting book of the New Testament. Further information larger than 1 centimeter which have ing to a yet unidentified virus, per concerning Wednesqay or Sunday meeting can be obtained been present for at least six months, haps the same agent which causes by calling our worship coordinator at 274-8355. and involve at least two other loca AIDS. These people may actually During the upcoming Gay Pride Week, MCC will be selling 1 tions aside from the groin. Also, have successfully fought off this in tickets for beer and soft drinks at the annual Gay Pride there cannot be any mononucleosis, fection before it wreaked havoc on ·Picnic, June �4. We will also be selling raffle tickets for a syphilis, TB, or other known ex their defenses, without Acquiring VC R in conjunction with the Memphis Gay Coalition. Please planation for this lymph node en the Immune Deficiency Syndrome. come out and support your church and the Gay community. largement. But some biopsies have shown to extend a warm thank you to Mr. Danny Ray These men have an epidemiology We wish atrophy with distortion of the nor allowing is to hold worship services at DR's during the similar to AIDS cases, and often the for mal histology, a bad prognostic of April. His generosity and kindness allowed us the same immunologic and virologic month sign. With lyrrph nodes depleted, time needed to find a more permanent meeting place. By finding. However, they have a n just like th eir immune systems, extending the· use of his place of business, Mr. Ray has much better prognosis. these patients later come doWL with expressed genuine concern and interest, not only for MCC, Only five of the 200 San Fran full-blown AIDS. but for the entire Gay community of Memphis. We pray for cisco men ( 2-3%) have developed ' continuing health and success for Mr. Ray and for the one of the opportunistic infections This unknown causes stress in success of DR's. May the peace and love of our or Kaposi's Sarcoma that meets the patients with lymphadenopathy. continuing Jesus Christ be with you all. AIDS criteria established by the They worry that the condition will Lord Center for Disease Control. The progress into AIDS. They are con Mary Gill others have remained stable. cerned that they may be carriers MCC However, there were some unex or worse, contagious" They wonder plained differences between this re if new nodes will form, or if the old port and some New York findings. on�.;s will disappear, and they must For example, New York has seen decide whether to biopsy or not. June, 1984-Gaze-17 Miss Continental Tennessee Crowned stroke of midnight crowned the contestant who represent Ten by Jeff Thompson will nessee in the Miss Continental USA "A glamorous,formal event" had pageant in Chicago in September. been promised -- and it was de The program served another pur livered in a dazzling way on Monday pose--"to prove that female imper night, May 21, when Nashville's sonation is a legitimate form of theatre," Ginger LaMar declared. Gay community, as well as delega· With a splash of color, a thunder tions from Chattanooga and Chi of music, and a sunburst of energy, cago, arrived at the Polk 'Theatre seven stunningly attired contestants of the Tennessee Performing Arts from Nashville and Chattanooga Center downtown to witness the competed in evening gown, swim first annual Miss Continental Ten Reigning Miss Continental USA Chena Black welcomed by Tennessee suit, interview, and talent categor is nessee pageant for female imper- contestants (left to right) Terry Livingston, Alexis Collins, Stephanie ies. Seven judges from the worlds of , sonators. Cabaret performer Ginger Wells, Taisha Kahn, Shilanda Nicole, Diana Hutton and Bridget LaBelle. costuming, hair design, modeling, · LaMar, entertainer Michael Stark, makeup design, and business ranked and florist John Carnes hosted the gleeful applause from the small appearance in a white tasseled dress, the contestants' efforts from 1 to 25 elegant ceremony which at the but enthusiastic audience of two and then impressed the audience (except in talent, which was scored hundred. Before the evening was with an evening gown of twinkling from 1 to 50)--and pageant coordi over, the spectators would see their silver net, accented with large blue nator Ginger LaMar proudly an favorite female impersonators mod stars and a plunging neckline. For nounced that the judging was "so el a half-dozen different frocks the swimsuit competition, Terry close" that the highest and lowest as well as some eye-opening( one modeled a suit of basic white with scoring performers were separated piece) ladies' swim wear-and give a two V-shaped, black stripes. A flop by a mere eight points! spontaneous answer to the ques hat and a long, black-and-white The stage of the Polk Theatre was PY tion, "What advice would you give robe completed the ensemble. Dur bathed in soft, colored light and . to a performer entering this pageant ing the talent portion of the pag accented by John Carnes' floral for the first time?" eant, Terry Livingston proved once arrangements and Steve Smith's Contestant 1, Shilanda Nichole, again that nobody does it like columns of balloons suspended from initially appeared in a white dress him, with spectacularroutines timed the flyspace. The seven contestants, covered with large white feathers. to Welsh singer Shirley Bassey's each clad in a white evening gown For the evening gown competition, recordings of "Nobody Does It Like and holding a bouquet of helium he changed into a dress of gold and Me"(from Seesaw) and the dynamic balloons, were slowly raised from When black. satin, and matching black "I (Who Have Nothing)." the orchestra pit onto the stage a gloves. For the swimsuit compe Ginger LaMar posed the "advice" la the orchestra at Radio City tition, Shilanda emerged in a black question to him, Terry remarked Music Hall. Then the ·balloon -"Keep GINGER LAMAR, Pageant coor . maillot with thin criss-cross straps that attitude is everything-- dinator opens the show in a spectac bouquets were released an d they in the back and a bold rainbow on trying and eventually you'll see ular way. sailed skyward. stripe . on orie side. For his talent your dream come true!" Each performer was met with Shilanda Nicole sat at a grand piano and masterfully performed the de FOR FLOWERS '&>_ ACCESSORIES manding Dino Kartsonakis arrange· ment of that great Andre Crouch song, "My Tribute (To God Be the Glory)." In response to the question, "What advice would you give to a performer entering this pageant for the first time?" Shilanda replied, NASHVILLE FLORiST "Come prepared and be the most congenial." . IN GREEN HILLS When Contestant 2, Ta isha Kahn 3914 HILLSBORO CIRCLE of Chattanooga, was introduced, he 615-385-0851 was clad in a full-length white dirndl. The evening gown competi tion found Taisha recalling the r------�-----r 1920's look, with a chic, basic • white, patterned top and sparkling black skirt.· The Chattanooga per FILL THE SKY former went Japanese for the swim wear category, wearing a shocking A selection of recent poems by pink suit complemented by a kimono-like patterned beach robe TERRY LIVINGSTON, second run Memphian Charlie McMullen and Oriental umbrella.For the talent ner-up to Miss Continental Tennes contest, Taisha Kahn rendered an see . • l energetic performance timed to re J Available at I cordings of "And I'm Telling You Contestant 4, the crowd-pleasing I Encore Cards Gift s and Books I'm Not Going" (from Dream Girls) Hutton, first sported a white .1 Diana 1266 Madison and "Over the R!rinbow." When frock with balloon sleeves, and then you or asked the "what advice would entered the evening gown competi give" question, Taisha smilingly stip- tion clad in a white dress laden with Write to: Blue Eyes Music ulated that one must "have your- sparkling gems. For the swimwear the best you Box 41251, Memphis, TN 38174- 1251 self together" and "be category, Diana unleashed the tig can be." 1 ($3.00 per copy plus 50cr postage and handling.) ress in him and donned a suit cov- Contestant 3, the m i icent ------� f ered with ------black-and-white tiger Terry Livingston, made h1s first · stripes, and_ with cut-outs made of a 18-Gaze-June. 1984 -: , I�.::� :' l . .- ; f.., �) � o. • �... � If; �.; • I ' tr. I net material not unlike those- new look creation with matching scarf. womeh's ('Unsuits."T he talent com The swimwear spot found him in a petition found Diana Hutton deliv leopard skin suit and brown hose. ering a superb, vocal and physical For his talent, Bridget LaBelle did impersonation of wide-eyed, grim an imaginative routine synchr� acing Bette Davis, conplete with nized to Shirley MacLaine's grad catty narration to the song, "My ually accelerating story-song, "She's Way!" When asked for his extem a Star." Later,Bridget's spontane poraneous responseto the Question, ous words of advice were to "have Hutton advised, "Prepare yourself fun " and to "do your best." both physically and mentally.•. Be Interspersed with the seven Miss yourself .•• Go for it and be happy!" Continental Tennessee .contestants' When the audience got its first appearances, the Polk Theatre pag look at Contestant 5, Alexis Collins, eant featured lively guest-star per he was clad in a white satin, off-the formances by some of Tennessee shoulder pannier punctuated by a and Georgia's finest female imper large white bow. In the evening sonators. Ginger LaMar, thecreati ve, gown contest, Alexis paraded before indefatigable coordinator of the the judges in .a striking purple program, opened the show with a taffeta creation. For the swimwear well-done, lip-sync performance of category, he changed into a black Lena Horne's live recordings of maillot and wide yellow ties en "From This Moment On" and "I Got circling his waist and hair. During a N arne." Ginger was clad in a basic the talentpart of the evening, Alexis black, full-length evening dress, with Collins sang live with an . instru large gold accents. The Cabaret's mental track of the song from Rita Ross vibrantly delivered two "Ice Castles," "Through the Eyes (recorded) Diana Ross medleys. He of Love. "Later, Ginger LaMar posed first appe�d in a sheer white jump the Question ·to Alexis and he suit unc�r a huge, black bpa/cape. responded, "Take criticism in order Big, beautiful Bertha Butt wore a to improve yourself ••• Have faith in drape-like, black-and-gold pullover your talent." top and black culottes, and offered lip-sync performances of "Midnight Train To Georgia" and "And l'in a reignmg Telling You I'm Not Going." Continental USA Chena croVIlls DianaHutton as Miss Continental One of the highlights of the Tennessee for 1984-1985. Photos by David Lindley, Nashville Banner. evening was the appearance of QUESTION & ANSWER - slender, alluring Chena Black, the FIRST RUNNER-UP Terry Livings ton Stephanie Wells reigning Miss Continental USA. Clad HONORABLE MENTION - in a black satin slip anQ, perform MISS CONTINENTAL Alexis Collins and Bridge t LaBelle TENNESSEE ing nice bits of business with a bright SECOND RUNNER-UP - 1984-1985 red scarf, Chena treated the audience Terry Livingston Diana Hutton to a sensational routine built around - Shirley MacLaine's recordings of "Irma La Douce" and "I'm a Person Too". Later, Chena Black donned a sparkling gold gown with a plunging neckline and dotted with large blue stars, and rendered a show-stopping The Platinum act featuring Eartha Kitt's hit, "Where Is My Man?" Music, lighting, set decoration, gorgeous fashions, wit, and imag Unicorn inative talent combined to provide a tremendous evening of entertain- Ltd. ment for Nashville. The only drav,r backs were the show's twenty-four STEPHANIE WELLS, first runner minute delay in starting, its three up to Miss Contiental Tennessee. hour-and-twenty-minute length, the two-dollar price of the twelve-page Gay Escort Services Contestant 6, Stephanie Wells, program,and a technical flub which made his entrance in a stunning, stalled the proceedings for several white, antebellum crinoline adorned minutes. But the infinite plusses of with red silk roses. Stephanie's turn the unforgettable pageant far out in the evening gown competition weighed- its scant few shortcomings. was equally striking, as he was clad The event will be remembered by Serving the Greater Nashville Area in an old-Spanish-style, full dress many Gay Nashvillians as one of the made up of a turquoise top above a most entertaining, emotional·nights flowing black skirt. For the swim in years. suit contest, Stephanie Wells The various winners of the first sported a blue suit with cerulean annual Miss Continental Tennessee Quick - Discreet -. Legitimate ruffles, and a floppy hat. Later, ceremonies were announced a fe w he made like Irene Cara and lip minutes before midnight. Each con synced and danced to th,e singer's testant was met with enthusiastic, recordings of "Out Here On My congratulatory applause and im Own" (from "Fame") . and this passioned cheers from the audience. Call ( 615) 262-40 18 year's Grammy and Oscar-winning tune, "Flashdance." Finally, he answered Ginger LaMar's Question MISS CONGENIALITY - by urging· future contestants to "know yourself well as the Tais ha Kahn as PERSONAL INTERVIEW (conduc character that you play." ted by the judges before the show MasterCard - Vjsa - American Express Contestant 7, statuesque Bridget began)- Diana Hutton .LaBelle,initially came out in a EVENING GOWN - white dress with golden tassels. Stephanie Wells For the evening go'Yn competition .SWIMSUIT ·_,. Diana Hu tton he wore a filmy, pink, layered- TALENT - Shilanda Nicole . . . June, 1984�aze--19 / �ashville Gay Pride Week - Nashville Style by Jeff Thompson The month of June will bring Church; and Second Sunday, the Nashvillians both the thirty-fourth Gay organization of the Catholic anniversary of Juanita's 224 and Church. this year's Gay Pride Week. Pride The annual Pride Rally and Pic Week is scheduled for Wednesday nic will take place in Edwin Warner June 27 through Sunday, July 1, Park in West Nashville on Sunday 1984. It will be marked by contin afternoon (July 1). Softball games ued voter registration at selected and other sporting activities are Gay nightspots, a worship service, scheduled, as well as an address by Gay'P'tUle ' a rally, and a picnic. guest speaker Abby Rubenfeld, a Gay Pride Week 1984 will be Nashvillian who has · become the inaugurated on Wednesday evening managing attorney for Lambda 'Piam� ' at 7:00 with a Seder Service at the Legal Defense in New York. 'BWcgYOWtF P�'D Metropolitan Community Church Under the leadership of Tommy (131 Fifteenth Avenue, North). The Powell, Steve Smith, and others, Swulag.9Wte 24 service will be sponsored jointly by Nashville's Gay Pride 'Week 1984 the MCC; Affirmation, the Gay promises to be an informative, en caucus within the United Methodist tertaining, meaningful event. 2:00 �- MGC Wants You p U AooilohlebevtCDOIWuJ continued from page 2 in helping with a voter registration 'Beett tuUL�e6 olbt meeting and a program meeting drive is urged to attend the next twtlitobee and while program meetings seem MGC meeting (June 4 at the library to be well attended, no one seems at Peabody & McLean, Meeting very interested in getting involved Room B, 7:30 pml 3050 Cki6w except in the most peripheral way," Current activities of the Coalition Cook continued. include the publication of Gaze, One suggestion which came out production of the cable TV program of the last Coalition meeting (May Vie ws from 1 0%, operation of the 7) was to resume voter registration Memphis Gay Switchboard, Gay drives which were suspended last Pride events, and administration of year because there were not enough a special AIDS research and educa people to do it. Anyone interested tion fund. The Human Rights Caqlpaign Fund is a national, bi-partisan Political Ac tion Committee. Its solepurpose �s t �------ 1 I I I rm enclosingmy contribution of: I I o $19.84 (If you pn-fer. you may roundoff to 820.001 Th�e ate an estimated gay . I 20,000,QQQ ______I o S30.00 o 850.00 o 8100.00 a 8 other angJgsbian Americans. We ha� thepotential Makecht'C'ks payable'to: 806-84 to bea majorfo rce the elections. NAME ------ thousands of otinhers 1984 who are contributing ADD� --�------�------to the Hr.iiiian-Rights Campaign CnY. STATE ------�------ $Fund.19.84 Yo· in!J!19 do 84llar s will go to support ZIP PHQNE(Sl ------ CI'J'fnJRr CWBIIDIBDSIIIP Congressional c�ndidates whofa vrir basic e This 0 Cht-f'k. hfon- If \'OU ar endosl� a rontrlbutlon(s) totalings 100OT mo�. In our IIIICF quallfit>Syou (or mt'llibf-rshlp Ceabaya.ti. . . human rightsjor ·gay nien andlesbians. Mail to: HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN FUND P.O. Box 1396. Washington, DC 20013 '------�------�------' Gay Games continued from page 5 .I Games organizers while allowing the concluded. police and others to use "Olympic" Dr. Tom Waddell, a founder of without lawsuits or injunctions. Gay Games I and currently Execu USOC's motion alleges it spent tive Directorin preparation for Gay over $96,000 in litigating to stop Games II, '86, states "more than Gay Games people from using the ever, our goals of eliminating racism, word "Olympic." With this litiga ageism, sexism and nationalism tion still pending, Games sponsors through the mediums of . athletic have filed an appeal of US District and cultural events must be pur Judge John P. Vukasin's order of sued. Clearly, the USOC has drop February 17, 1984, refusing to al ped its mandate to bring people low a trial in the case. "Certainly together in a spirit of cooperation $96,000 could have been much and friendly competition. 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