'82 Plans out and About No Tomorrow for Annie & Announced Victor/Victoria Forever! by VICKI MARKLE Monday June 14 "So You Want to Have a Child?— by HANFORD SEARL JR

THEFIFTHFREEDOM

A PUBLICATION FOR THE BUFFALO GAY COMMUNITY MAY 1982 FREE

"The Freedom to love whomever and however we want" GayFest Pride '82 Plans Out and about No Tomorrow For Annie & Announced Victor/Victoria Forever! By VICKI MARKLE Monday June 14 "So You Want To Have A Child?— By HANFORD SEARL JR. Buffalo's Gay and Lesbian communi- Gay Parenting," GLCC, 7-9 p.m. M&W. Rating: Having participated in more than 300 ties have started plans for the second Wednesday June 16 Just in case you've forgotten over the ffilms, including such classics as "Singin' consecutive co-operative Gay Pride Srngles Workshop, GLCC, 7-9 p.m. last few issues, our rating system consists In The Rain," "The Fly" and "The Nutty celebration for this year. There will be a M&W. of a scale from one-to-five bells, since Professor," Freeman shines in this lova- more extensive program of social Thursday June 17 this IS the Fifth Freedom. ble, villainous part which Carole Burnett events, workshops and gay community Western New York Association of half 'no doubt will have a field day with in the interaction than last year. Professionals Working in Human Sexu- The lowest ranking is one bell, ' which is worse than poor, while*five upcoming movie version. All Buffalo's gay organizations have ality workshop on Relatives and Friends i reformed the successful Pride designates ringing, true perfection. So, Even Warbucks here, as executed by very Gay of Gays, Support Groups and Therapy: 'Rhodes Reason, (love the name?) is Fest Coalition to co-ordinate this month They let's Clang Away! Can Work. Panel discussion and Review: (dreadfully played, inhuman, far too long celebration of the anniversary of open forum. Niagara-Porter Library, 7-9 Annie (changeable from the haughty, tough the Stonewall riots that took place 13 p.m., M&W. Bring friends and family Shea's Buffalo Theatre/Wednesday'millionaire to the charmed father years ago in New York City. Gay Pride and help start a support group for them. April 7 ■image. Week in Buffalo has been expanded to Friday June 18 Tickets: $10.50-$17.50 (WGR-TV 2,' David Mitchell's stage sets, built by include the entire month of June. Sexuality workshop, GLCC, 7-9 p.m. The is Annie Theatre Techniques Inc., was the real following a partial list of events M&W. Shea's Buffalo Theatre/Wednesday highlight of the entire effort, creating that are planned. Some topics have a Saturday June 19 April 7 <- cityscape illusion amide remarkable, basic title, but await exact area of con- Relating —Relationships: How To Tickets: $10.50-17.50 (WGR-TV 2, WBEN Iportable changes, segues and centration. These will all be finalized in Keep Them...When To Give Them Up, Radio and Harvey Corky) 'transitions. the June Fifth Freedom. GLCC, 7-9 p.m., M&W. & Sunday Rating: Two Bells Other than that, "Annie" proved to Addresses for events are listed, if June 20 some Gay Pride Fest Picnic and Fundraiser, Oke gang, the bigest and *most Ibe a two and a half hour drag, height- known. Exact locations for events about this ened by Shea's continuing sound system have not been finalized as of yet. The Chestnut Ridge Park, Orchard Park, obvious disappointment i New York, Shelter #37 Million Dollar, 12 staged production of "Annie" is the lit- inadequacies which hopefully will be Gay and Lesbian Community Center 97 Noon until Dark, M&W. tie if any use of Sandy, Annie's devoted remedied soon by a promised new unit. (GLCC) is at Rhode Island. The Nia- Porter is at 280 Porter at Monday 21 street dog throughout this two act Review: gara Library June ' Niagara. The Unitarian Church is at Elm- Miss Buffalo Cruise, Mattachine/GPF musical. "Victor/Victoria" ' Cinema/Friday April 2nd wood at West Ferry. All other addresses Coalition, 8-11 p.m., $6/$5 for Matta- I mean, give the canine cutie a damn University chine members, that little Tickets: $1.75 $3.50 (MGM- and United -for the remaining events are listed in the M&W. break! Meanwhile, neo-Nazi Tuesday 22 type Annie here yawningly portrayed by Artists) - calendar. June Five Bells Friday June 4 Lesbian S&M: The Issues, GLCC, 7-9 some brat by the name of Bridget Walsh, Rating: Only. almost each and Director Blake Edwards, aka Julie Coffee House, Unitarian Church, p.m. Women hogged every scene. be And, that was a miracle since about all Andrews husband, has finally reached time to announced, sponsored by Wednesday June 23 most comedic zenith thus GLCCC. M&W. Disabled Lesbians and Gay Men In the warmth this little, turgid cardboard his creative 5 with hilariously funny "Victor/Vic- Saturday June Disability, location to be announced, 7- kid could muster was a false orphanlike far Gay Community: Men and Women moi's she toria." -9 p.m., M&W. Presentations: A National sympathy trip. If I'd had way, Working Together? GLCC, 2 p.m. M&W. Disabled Lesbian Network survey sent back to with In the same, great comedic tradition —A would have been Haiti Presentation and open forum. and Males. the People! of Billy Wilder's classic "Some Like It a program on Gay Disabled sorry Boat Sunday June 6 Thursday June 24 Perhaps it's thata so-called legendary hot," Edwards has fashioned a totally Parade with and Buffalo's Sesquicentennial Substance Abuse, GLCC, 7-9 p.m. comic strip cartoon character doesn't entertaining musical dealing Float entry, female with a Gay Community M&W. Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, etc. fair well in translation from the print about impersonation on one down Delaware Aye., 2 p.m. Parade "live" theatre, and hand while slyly and subtly smashing Friday June 25 media to alleged entry with people on it and, hopefully, Wilcox Mansion Party, 641 Delaware musical besides. almost more stereotyping misconcep- gays joining in the march behind. 7-11 p.m., M&W. Mattachi- two decent numbers in the tions than predecessor "Making Love." at North, The only Mattachine's 12th Anniversary ne/GPF co-sponsored event. Food, entire 13 scenes is the memorable dirge After all, comedy has been just this Church, 6:30 p.m. side of and serious message Dinner, Unitarian entertainment, fun. by Annie's fellow cohorts "It's A Hard tragedy Open to the entire community. relating throughout the centuries since FREE! Saturday June 26 Knock Life" and the overplayed ballad Stop by after the parade. Pot Luck which, if you haven't Greece (where you know how they Betsy Lippet concert, Unitarian "Tommorrow," Supper. Bring a dish and enjoy friends 8 p.m., Buffalo Women's heard indicates you've been on separate the men from the boys!) Church, M&W. ever and good company. Production Company presentation. too long. And, has accomplished this Mars for Edwards Monday June 7 Sunday 27 and no by June Actually, Charles Strouse's music small feat festooning "The Music Racism Seminar by Just Us. Black Gay Arcade/Attica Train Ride, 12 Noon-2 Charnin's lyrics faired better on Man" Robert Preston as the screen's Martin group, GLCC, 7-9 p.m. M&W. p.m., $5/$4 Mattachine members, the witty, sarcastic "We'd Like To Thank most human, lovable, real middle-aged Tuesday June 8 reserved for only. of date. Of M&W. Private car us You" number where a band 1933 gay man to course Julie takes Coming Out— "Are you coming out? There to be wail New doesn't loose are more events planned Depression victims beneath top billing (no, she hertop You're invited to this workshop!" and they will be announced in the June York City's cozy 59th Street Bridge in a this time as in "5.0.8.") as the down- GLCC, 7-9 p.m. The Fifth Freedom. and-out desperate issue of shanty camp, about then Pres. Hoover's opera diva to eat and Wednesday June 9 Mattachine Discounts economic policies. survive. Planetarium at Buff State, Jupiter Mattachine is offering discounts to You could acutally shift this to today's Effect: Planets of Doom, 1300 Elmwood their members for If you and budget- Mix the hungry Andrews with the some events. lovely economic scene Aye., 8 p.m. $3/$2 for Mattachine are a paid member, you can save at least cutting, trickle-down theories of Ron- just-jilted Preston and you have theripe members. M&W. ingredients for endless slap-stick $1 on some of the events. For more nie Reagan but we won't will we? Thursday June 10 how call the Gay - to Broadway information on to join That's about as close a humor, turn around disguises and mass Dignity/Buffalo Workshop, GLCC, 7- Hotline contusion Andrews 881-5335 or John at 886-2590. cast feeling that you got with this sexual-identity as -9 p.m. M&W. is also on selling seeks to make killing a male Polish Mattachine planning troupe, unless you've never been to the a as Friday June 11 T-shirts and White aristocrat a-la-female impersonator trip. Gay Buffalo LaCoste (Prep- Great Way. Gay Rights for Older Women pie) shirts. The logo consists of the word Except stage actress Kat- And, being the divinely decadent for veteran (GROW) Dance, Unitarian Church, 9 Buffalo which the "a" is a Freeman, as the tipsy (and for 1930's in truely gay Puree, add gangster- in Lambda. hleen p.m. Open to all Men and Women. Members will also be able to save $1 off to those |ish Garner, in perhaps his best good reason thanks mostrousi James M&W. the cost of these items. The T-shirt will kids!) Miss Hannigan. She's pure class in ever film role dead-panning all over the Sunday June 13 place with terrific dipsy doll Leslie Ann be $5/$4 for members and the LaCoste this hard-to-fail-with role as the orpha- Dignity/MCC Memorial Service, Uni- will be $10/$9 for members. star Warren and Alex Karras to nages's semi-terrorizing, three bodyguard tarian Church, 3 p.m. Stonewall Memor- M&W general.. designation means open to Continued on page 3 ial Service. both men and women. 2 sdfsfsafsf AN EDITORIAL Drug Busts And The Bars... The recent drug busts in "straight" bars along the Elmwood strip and the possible State Liquor Authorityaction, has to be of interest INSIDE: Vol. 12 No. 5 MAY 1982 to the Gay Community. During the investigation of this case there were films and tapes Gay Pride Fest 1982 Arrives 1 . made of drug buys in these places of business. Many were made Diane Duffs Little Club 8. and even employees of the with full knowledge of the customers Gay Arrest Continue In Buffalo 7. bars. Nothing was done to stop this activity. ,, It would be unfortunate if Buffalo's Gay bars were to suffer a PARTNERS: A "Gay? Love Story? 4 . similar fate. While the SLA has been known to drag its feet with respect to bars that harbor prostitutes and drug pushers, it is a certainty that if they received a complaint about a gay bar, they would take immediate action. With the recent news that the Police are arresting more people Out And About 1. on the streets for loitering and even prostitution, it would be Kink 3 . have been Captain foolish to think they are not in the bars, too. While there How Does Your Garden Grow 7. as of yet, that possibility is always no reports of Police in the bars The Aural Column 10. there. It is up to the Gay community and the bar owners to patrol SELections by Sam 6. ourselves so such an incidence never occurs. Doing America With Bob Damron 4 . If you see such dealings in your favorite bar, let an employee Gay Directory 11. know. Otherwise it may not be your favorite bar for much longer. Want Ads 77. If anyone is arrested by the police, call Mattachine at 881-5335 or John at 886-2590. Legal help is available free of charge. THE FIFTH FREEDOM is published monthly by the Mattachine Society ofthe Niagara Frontier Inc., P.O. Box 155, Ellicott Station, Buffalo, New York 14205. Published by and for the gay community with a circulation of 2,500 monthly, it In This Issue... is distributed free of charge through any establishment or organization per- mitting such distribution. Subscriptions available at a yearly rate of$5 annually In this issue we give you a sneak peek at Gay Pride Fest '82. The to cover postage and handling. All mailing sent in a plain, sealed envelope. calendar is almost complete, so you can start to make your plans The presence of the name, picture or other representation of a business now to attend. organization or person(s), in this newspaper is not an indication of the sexual Main St., is Buffalo's bar and preference of such person(s), organization or business. Diane Duff's Little Club, 750 newest THE FIFTH FREEDOM welcomes the submission of news items, articles, they have food, too. Just a few lines to let you know about them. letters, drawings, photographs, poetry and short fiction from the gay com- PARTNERS is here! See what WE thought of it. And then decide munity. Announcements and releases from gay organizations are placed free yourself. of charge. Materials submitted should be typewritten and doubled-spaced. Arrests are here, too. Thought we were over that syndrome, We cannot return any materials submitted unless accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope, and all materials subject to editorial didn't you. how to the Big "A". are revision. Read avoid Deadline for the submission of all materials and advertising copy is the 20th All our regular columns are here, too. We hope you enjoy! of each month. THE FIFTH FREEDOM reserves the right to reject any materials Happy Spring! or copy judged to be in poor taste. Staff members of the FIFTH FREEDOM are unsalaried volunteers and additional volunteers are welcome. Advertising rates are available upon request. Address all correspondence to: THE FIFTH FREEDOM, P.O. Box 155, Ellicott Letters to the Editor Station, Buffalo, New York 14205. Telephone: (716) 881-5335. DISGUSTED REPLIES... opinions & preferences rather than Permission is required for the reprinting of any materials appearing in THE Dear Fifth Freedom: allow him to make his own choice. I FIFTH FREEDOM. All articles Copyright 1982 by FIFTH FREEDOM and Matta- Enclosed is a copy of my original let- believe he needs assistance from a chine Society of the Niagara Frontier Inc. ter. As you requested in this months trained counsellor, not just a friend. JOHN A. FAULRING JR., EDITOR issue, I am signing it this time, and pro- In an effort to help, I referred him to viding my telephone number for the Gay Hotline. He called, and found pounding member verification. the counsellor to be kind, friendly, and I was unable to edit it down to the sincerely willing to help. The Hotline 300 words. I'm sure you will referred him to three organizations. required TO DISGUSTED... that taking out even one line 1. Dignity/Buffalo (for Catholics and "outsiders" this way? I think it's impor- WE REPLY agree helping Thank you for answering our note in would detract too much from the letters Christians). tant to have groups of "gays issue. We need to have certain have, on occasion, seen letters 2. Tom Hammond (Gay Professionals) gays," but how about people helping the last impact. I met to protect our credi- this long your paper before, so I, (Incidently, the Hotline did not know people? This friend of mine came to this requirements in done, now to answer your strongly urge that you print this one. what organization that Mr. Hammond is group for help, and was turned away. bility. This Maybe the others who see it will make affiliated with.) Personally, I don't want an organiza- letter(s). rights Yes, your letter is long, but it will be effort to help people like my friend 3. Unitarian Church on Elmwood tion like this fighting for my not an ; - in full. If good points are made who are struggling with this decision. (meetings Ist & 3rd Sundays) with those tactics! printed is with a long letter. If After all, it's one that we've all had to In three weeksof trying,myfriend has Where is someone supposed to go if there no problem they're gay or to ramble and repeat, then we make at one time. . been unable to reach the first two they are not sure whether one tends won't help try to shorten it. I'm sorry to say that things have not organizations by phone No one is ever not? Straight people him But gay peo- As far as "others" trying to help your changed for my friend, and I don't in the offices atany time of- day. Then, he because he might be gay. he might be his dilemma. We, who fall into expect them to until someone organizes went to a meeting of the third group. ple won't help him because friend in someone to help the category cannot meet the a counselling or discussion group to This group seemed to be more of a lob- straight!! Shouldn't try "others" until he mud- those that just aren't sure? Why do you needs of everyone that comes to us for help people like him (or bying group than a counselling group, considering we his own.) have to commit yourself one way or help. We do quite well dles through to a decision on so my friend listened to their discussion, volunteers that if aren't aware another before anyone listens to you? are all unpaid, dedicated This can't happen people met a few people and, at the end, spoke help some way. Limita- of the problem, which is why I'm writing with the moderator. And why did the Hotline refer my friend feel we can in that doesn't with tions are one of our biggest concerns to you again. respectfully request once He explained his problem tothe mod- to an organization deal I problem? This experience and we try to overcome this by training again that you print my original letter in erator and asked for either help or a this type of length. has shown my friend a new side of gay sessions and keeping up on new devel- spite of its extensive referral to someone who can help. He medical, legal, social, case, I thank you for your con- people -1 fear that he may begin to think opments on the In any was told to pick up some pamphlets expression fronts. We do as cern and your reply. I really didn't about the and that he could that the straights might just be right and sexual group, good job as can be expected. expect an answer. become a member for a $10.00 dona- about us. a We the help of the Sincerely He also told that this is a group In my opinion, these organizations "others" need tion. was to do a better job. Lenore D. Pawlowski of "gays helping gays" and "We know that are supposed to be helping people community "others" are only helping themselves, ifanyone. The per cent of the gay population that what vve are and what we're doing."This I help those like your but still... gave my friend the impression that since my friend, and my other gay friends is even trying to is There are just to few DISGUSTED!!! he is not sure he's gay, he doesn't want no part of any group like that. I friend minimal. to belong. Isn't that the kind of thing that suggest you all take a good look at your- of us go around. how much a question for you. How many Dear Fifth Freedom: straights have been doing to us for so selves and decide exactly Just I have a friend who thinks he might long?! "help" you really are providing. groups of a help type are you involved be gay He's not sure; he's confused; I know this organization is dedicated in? - It is unfortunate that your friend has and he wants help. I was asked how I to the gay rights movement, but how Just call mc, not found his answer, but we feel it is knew that I was gay, but I feel I am not can they expect straight people to treat —Disgusted!!! qualified to counsel him on the prob- unfair to put that onus on us. One visit us equally when these groups treat Lenore Pawlowski lem. I am afraid I may steer him to my Continued on page 5 The Fifth Freedom, May 1982 3 Captain Kink Out And About..con't. ... Continued from page 1 Festival East: May 12, Huey Lewis & Hanky Codes Are Nothing rageously confusing. The News, 9 p.m. at Uncle Sams, $6.50 Meanwhile, Henry Mancini's music advance and $7 at the door; lyrics add panache May 20, To Sneeze At and Leslie Bricusse's The Whispers and Deneice Williams, 7 to the flick's production numbers glor- p.m., Kleinhans Music Hall, $10.50- in Dolby Sound. iously recorded -$12.50; June 12, Eric Clapton, 8 p.m., the By CAPTAIN KINK Some of moi's favorite scenes struating women), go beyond the Aud. $9.50-$10.50. (in conjunction with include: the private gay bar brawl scene, Concerts West) The May issue of Stallion, the newest ridiculous. James Garner admitting twice he magazine catering to our proclivities, The idea of codes and signals is a good doesn't care who or what Andrews is To be able to - contains the most comprehensive one. communicate non- he's got the hots for her/him, the Tralfamadore Cafe: May 1-2, * Dave hanky code to date. It contains 58 verbally and give a basic indication of second gay bar scene on the dance floor Brubeck, 9 and 11:30 p.m., $8.50 "colors" with two meanings per, one's desires is a great deal of help and featuring Garner/Andrews, Alex Karras' advance, $9 door; May 9, *WBFO depending upon choice of pocket. For can save one from wasting one's time. moment of truth and Ms. Warren's Benefit with RPM and Bobby Militello, those who cannot count, that results in General areas such as top or bottom are show-stopping strip. Taxi and the Elvin Shepherd Trio,9p.m., but 116 meanings to memorize. necessary, once the code is so com- If you don't come out of the theatre $3; May 6, Jaco Pastorius & Word of Since very few men can keep the dif- plex that it can no longer be intantly feeling better, having laughed yourself Mouth, 8:30 and 11 p.m., $6.soadvance/ ferences between red and blue straight, recognized and understood, it ceases to silly, then my dears, there's something $7.50 door; May 7-9, McCoy Tyner, dif- ths poses an almost insurmountable be viable. It is doubtful that this code dreadfully wrong with you. Even middle ferent t.mes, $7 advance/$8 door; May catch but problem. Of course, the answer is to will on, if you want a copy and American seems to have taken "Victor- 11, The Roaches, 8:30 and 11 p.m., $6 the carry a copy of the code around in your May issue is gone, send a buck to /Victoria" to their collective bossoms. advance/$7 door; May 16, Barry Kiener pocket and whip it out (the code) when The Pleasure Chest, 20 West 20th Street, Moi says hooray for Blake Edwards, Trio, 9 p.m., $2; May 18, Billy Cobham, an unfamiliar symbol walks by. New York, NY 10011 and they will send MGM/United Artists and us in general. no time yet, $6; May 19, *Taj Mahal, This would be fine except that the you one for your wallet. It's about time! times tba; May 21-22, Gallery. bars have only recently discovered elec- Speaking of codes, all you preppies Upcoming concerts, art showings and tricity and have yet torealize its possibil- should be interested in this. It seems related events: "indicates don't miss. ities for illumination. When one has to that the venerable Izod crocodile has Harvey & Corky: May 1, Journey, 8 Buffalo Philharmonic: May 1, squint to see if a hanky is even in the competition. Informed sources say that p.m. the Aud. sold out; May 3, Asia, the Courier-Express Symphony Discovery pocket, and then try to determine if it is Polo is now the in shirt, although other Aud., 8 p.m. sold out; May 6-7, * Series, 8:30 p.m., May 12, conductor blue or black or red ororange, codes for sources say thatthe Lacoste fits better. In "They're Playing Our Song," 8 p.m., Semyon Bychkov and pianist Emanuel mauve (navels), Fuschia (spanking), or trim? You pay your money and take Shea's Buffalo, $12.50-$17.50; May 8, Ax, 2:30 p.m., $4.50-$10.50; May 7, magenta (armpits), or maroon (men- your choice. Frank Sinatra, 8 p.m., The Aud. $10- Rudel and BPO at Fredonia with soloist -$100; May 11, Sammy Hagar and Frankie and the CollegeChoir, program and pri- Christopher St. & The Knockouts, 8 p.m., Shea's Buffalo, ces tba, 8 p.m.; May 8-9, Rudel conducts Parade $8.50 and $9.50; May 12-15, *"Napo- sopranoist Esther Hinds, mezzo- ,, June 27 leon," 8 p.m. Shea's Buffalo with a 25- sopranoist Norma Hirsh and trenor Jon "A Heritage of Pride —that's the and button/logo design. -piece orchestra, $9-17; June 1-2, West with the Buffalo Cantorum, 8:30 theme of this year's Christopher St. Lib- *An ad in the "Arts and Leisure" sec- Sweeney Todd," 8 p.m., Shea's Buffalo, p.m. and 2:30 p.m., $4.50-$10.50; May eration Day March and Rally to be held tion of the Sunday N.Y. Times for June $12.50-$17.50; June 11, Charlie Daniels, 12, conductor Mitch Miller, 8 p.m., on Sunday, June 27. The Christopher St. 20, 1982. The ad will include a calendar 8 p.m., the Aud., $9-10. Perry High School, program and prices Liberation Day Committee has lined up of events for Lesbian and Gay Pride Albright-Knox Art Gallery: May 7- tba; May 13, Miller at Hamburg/Hilbert an exciting and comprehensive roster of Week as well as information about the June 27, "Buffalo Architecture," an College, 8 p.m., program and prices tba; activities and events that promise to march order. Parts of the page are avail- exhibition of more than 200 original May 14, Miller at Kleinhans, 8:30 p.m., make our 13th annual celebration of able for advertising by members and plans, photographs, models and arti- $6.50-$8.50; May 15, Miller at James- Lesbian and Gay pride the biggest and businesses of the Gay and Lesbian facts; continuing display of outstanding town/Southwestern High, 8 p.m., prices best ever. community. modern art and sculpture. Call for and program tba; May 16he's at Lewis- The March and Rally cap a series of The 1982 CSLDC button. The win- hours, admission free, donations ton/Porter High, 7:30 p.m. END OF parties, dances, forums and other events ning desing was chosen in competition welcome. SEASON. during Lesbian & Gay Pride Week, June earlier thisyear; buttons are now availa- 20-27, sponsored by dozens of Gay and ble and on sale on Christopher St. Look Lesbian organizations in the New York for the pink backgroun, white triangle, City metropolitan area. A complete list- and letters in black and white which say ing of events will appear in the Pride "Lesbian & Gay" at the top and "A Herit- Guide, to be distributed in June. age of Pride" at the bottom. The plans of the CSLDC include: For more information on this year's *The first Stonewall Gay and Lesbian March and Rally, contact CSLDC at 147 THE NEW Marching Band Competition. Bands W. 42nd St., Room 603, N.Y., N.Y. 10036 from around the country have been or call 212-947-0949. invited. Judges for the competition, to- be held Friday, June 25 in the New York City's West Village on Christopher St. Maenad: Women's between Hudson and Washington, will include representatives from every city Literary Mmorgan Journal sending a band. All competitors will march and perform in the March on —Violation— Sunday, with the winning band taking Editor Paula Estey (4.00) a place of honor. BY ROSIE L. MOHER *Floats reflecting this year's theme, MAENAD is truly a unique experience "A Heritage of Pride." Trophies will be in reading. Arefreshing blend of poetry, awarded for "Anesthetic Value," "Most stories, quotes, pictures, ads, reviews, Imaginative" and "Most Socially letters and classified advertising, by les- Relevant." bians, feminists and women who feel. Central Park's Great Lawn This is definitely a rare literary journal. loj at BATHS *A Rally that entertains and celebrates. Profes- Issued four times a year, MEANAD sional singers, musicians and combos strikes out at many aspects that have will perform, as well as the N.Y. City Gay interfered in our lives, as women and as Men's Chorus. Keynote speakers will lesbians. This particular issue covers vio- 24 HRS. such and there is HOPEN include Virginia Apuzzo and Charles lation as rape, incest Cochrane. even one bizarre story of a pilot who The March itself. Preparation has demanded that his wives dance on the been earlier and more thorough. wings of his airplane while he does some Feeder streets will be used to better fancy flying. He marries ten thousands of right after the death of DAYS A WEEK organize the march order. More mar- women, one H7 iN & OUT PRIVILEGES shals will insure safety and an orderly another. ~mM progression up sth. Nothing is held back in this book and jHEZ •ROOMS *Struttin' Up sth, a newspaper the writing is some of the finest that I've Lp LOCKERS devoted to news and information about ever read. This is truly women at their • the March and Rally. Three monthly- best but MAENAD is not just another SAUNA BATH —will be women's literary magazine. MAENAD is • issues—for April, May and June ■ published and distributed to Lesbian the ultimate in women's literary HIM • REFRESHMENTS and Gay organizations, bars and busi- magazines. NTASY RoOMS nesses in the New Yo-k metropolitan NOTE: Anyone wanting any informa- 655 Main Street to tion regarding MAENAD (subscriptions, ; area and to major groups from Boston D.C., as far west as Buffalo and Pittsburg. ad rates etc.), write to mc, ROSIE L. Buffalo, New York ] poppers *A two-month rental of a billboard in MOHER, in care of THE FIFTH FREE- the West Village's Sheridan Square to DOM. To the best of my knowledge 716-852-2153 lubricants promote the March and Rally. The bil- MAENAD can be purchased in the Buf- • lboard will incorporate this year's theme falo area, at Emma Bookstore. 4 tffce tm Mm vm

For gay bar-hopping start at the Blue excellent food at Kauai Surf's Golden Lagoon, at 923 Pacific. This fun spot is Cape Restaurant shares equal billing Monterey Bay & the only liquor bar in town, and is open with the hunky waiters. Other good afternoons. Cha Cha's is a men's disco at dining can be found at Whaler's Cove Hawaii Are Calling 1535 Commercial, just south of Soquel near Koloa and the Coconut Palace in Avenue and Highway 1, while The Wailua. Dragon Moon gets a mixed, unisex Hilo (population 30,000), on the "Big DOING crowd. For Sunday brunch try the Island" of Hawaii is the largest city on Thunder Trading Co., and for coffee any of the neighbor isles...but is still an AMERICA after hours visit the Golden West. The unpretentious canefield town at heart! WITH latter three are all on Soquel Avenue. I Oddly, the best bar night is Monday, stay at the downtown Holiday Inn, and when the peppy crew ofthe SS Oceanic for dining I like La Chaumiere, Crow's Independence is in town, and everyone BOB Nest, The Courtyard and Shadowbrook. meets at the Harbor Lite, 11 Silva, just off DAMRON Monterey Bay is not primarily gay like Kalanianaole. Otherwise you will have Russian River, Key West, Fire Island or to settle for the drags and dregs at City P-Town...but it is none the less a wond- or the first capital Tavern very mixed company at Apple Historic Monterey was erful place tovacation. If possible, take a Annie's. like the Hilo Hotel, of California, and was once the livliest I Hawaiian long a friend or lover, but if not, chances which has a gorgious view of Hilo Bay. and most important settlement in the are you'll be able to score someplace For dining try Rosey's Boathouse, Kap- Golden State. Red-roofed, white stucco along the way. Whatever you do, take una Room at the Sheraton buildings serve as reminders of it's Waiakea, or along a car and camera. Both are abso- Fuji Japanese Restaurant. lava colorful Colonial past...and visitors may Serra, founder of the California Mis- From to lutely essential. luxury characterizes Hawaii's south-east view the old Royal Presi- sions, chose to be buried. Custom House, coast...and Hilo offers exotic hotels dio Chapel, U.S. Consulate and Califor- Carmel-by-the-Sea is justover the hill along Banyan Drive or it's dilapidated nia's Theatre. Annual events from Monterey and P.G., or you can First Hawaii downtown, which looks include the Monterey Jazz Festival, Lag- take the world famous '17 which more Asiatic Mile/ than most Asian Cities. una Seca Auto Races, and Bing Crosby skirts Del Monte Golf Course, Pebble Our fiftieth state, Hawaii, was once Golf Tourney. Beach and the fine white sands at Asi- known as the Sandwich Isles ..but Para- On the westside of the "Big Island" is Though the harbor is quiet, Fisher- lomar State Beach. All three Communi- dise Islands would be more appropous! the lovely Kona coast, and somewhere man's Wharf remains, but the honky- ties offer good accommodations, but I I have previously written about glamor- in between you may want to visit tonk bars along once notorious love the elegant Hyatt Del Monte. The ous Waikiki Beach and Honolulu on the Kohala, Mauna Kea, City of Refuge, almost claustrophobic island of Alvarado Street have given way to rede- Peninsula has more excellent straight Punaluu Black Sand Beach or Volcano velopment, 'progress' and the almighty restaurants than most large cities. Many, Oahu...and unfortunately this is the House...a fun place to stop for brunch tourst dollar. Fort Ord is still here, but such as Bertoluccis's, Le Cog dOr, L'Es- only part of Hawaii that many tourists while viewing eerie Hawaii Volcanos where are the soldier-boys? The only cargot, Maison Bergerac, Raffaello and ever see. Of the major neighboring National Park. Kailua is the heart of the island. Lanai and Molokai can be lovely, gay bar is After Dark at 214 Lighthouse. Sans Souci have limited space, and res- scenic Kona coast, and I like the Kona It's cruisy patio and 'Backlot' bar yields ervations are essential. The Clock but certainly not lively, particularly if Hilton, where a parrot once tried to bite not true nightly to the disco beat. At press time, Garden, Neil DeVaughn's, Old Bath you're gay. But this is surely of off mylovers finger. For you dining try the Monterey Peninsula Steam & Sauna House and Sardine Factory are larger Maui, Kauai or Hawaii. Reuben's or the Pottery Steak House. at 600 Franklin was open on weekends. and just as expensive. You can reach Honolulu by direct air Gay contacts are 'iffy,' but look around in The silent canneries between Monte- Something something service from almost anyplace the Dorian's Restaurant, Old Kona Airport old, new aptly world, from Los Angeles rey and Pacific Grove have become describes Monterey Bay...acclaimed the or you can jet Park, Union Jack or World Square to Hilo on luxury DC-10's. For celebrated 'Cannery Row,' housing world over for it's spectacular beauty, inter- Liquors. Sunbathing, surfing, snorkel- island hopping, Hawaiian Air, Aloha, tennis fashionable art galleries, boutiques and and mild, bracing climate, Santa Cruz, at ing, sailing, swimming, golf and Mid-Pacific and Royal Hawaiian offer great here restaurants. 'P.G. once boasted a YWCA the northern tip of the crescent shaped are or almost anywhere in the frequent low-fare daily flights. If you neighbor islands. summer camp...but now the only bay is only eighty miles from San Fran- 'camping' consists of a few women win- cisco, while the have a week to spare, the American Most visitors love the Hawaiian Monterey Peninsula, Hawaii SS Oceanic ing and dining at T'lllie Gort's or Cafe which comprises the lower flank, is less Lines' independence islands, with t\\e possible exception of of the Balthazar. The Victorian homes and than an hours drive further south. The is one cruisiest cruise ships of all Captin Cook, who managed to get him- a to tree-lined streets are much the same as bay first in time...and great way 'sea' the self murdered here. He 'discovered' the was explored 1602, and islands. when I lived here in my late teens, but named for the count of islands in 1778, but a disagreement with Monte-Rey, islanders another resident, famed author John then Viceroy of Mexico. Today, nearly a Maui, the "Valley Island" offers a pro- the led to his early expiration Steinbeck, has long-since died. I once quarter of a million inhabitants live in a vencial alternative to overcrowded date! Cook wasn't the last Haole (for- asked him why he lived here instead of dozen vastly different communitiesthat Oahu. Gay life is centered on the west eigner) to meet an untimely death here, Carrnel, and he replied "because there dot it's pine and cypress covered coast near the charming old whaling but I like to think that most people get are too many queers in Carmel." End of shoreline. town of Lahaina. Hamburger Mary's at what they deserve. Don't fret about it, conversation! Santa Cruz is a popular resort offering 608 Front St. is Maui's first gay bar, but for Hawaii is safe, warm and wonderful! Indeed Carmel was very gay, but now an exciting variety of activities, espe- Kimo's and the Blue Max attract some But if you plan to visit Oahu, don't just its hard to find even a stray or two in cially appealing to the young-at-heart. 'hot' AC - DC numbers if you have time stop there. See some of the neighbor once popular Sade's. What began as a The beautiful campus of the University to play games. Makena is a nude beach islands and discover tre adventures in quaint Bohemian Art Colony has of California at Santa Cruz is located about forty miles north, where quality, paradise! become a picturesque touristattraction. here, and you may want to visit cruisy not quantity, really counts. For more information, pick upa copy Steinbeck immortalized Carmel Valley San Lorenzo Park or the Municipal Kaanapali Beach is just a couple of of the 808 DAMRON ADDRESS BOOK in his novel "The Pastures of Heaven"... Wharf and Boardwalk. Other nearby miles north of Lahaina...a beautiful and '83—America's foremost travel guide— and as a kid, I sure had some heaven points of interest include the Mystery very expensive resort that is beginning available at most better bars, baths and times in those pastures. Carmel Village is Spot, Natural Bridges Beach, West Cliff to look like a new-wave Waikiki. I like book stores throughout America. Or also within easy driving distance of Big Drive, Big Basin Redwoods and the the magnificently situated Sheraton- send $11.00 for your copy (which Sur, Point Lobos, San Simeon, and Car- Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow- Maui, and for straight dining suggest includes packing and shipping) to 808 mel Mission where Father Junipero Gauge Railroad. Alex's Hole in the Wall, Chez Paul, La DAMRON ENTERPRISES, INC., P.O. Box Bretagne, Swan Court at the new Hyatt 14-077, San Francisco, CA 94114. Regency, or the Bay Club in Kapalua. Camera buffs won't want to miss Halea- O'Neal And Hurt: HEADQUARTERS kala National Park, Hana, lao Needle, For Kiehi-Wailea beaches or whale- Partners in Crime Your Hair and Head watching off Maui's west coast. "PARTNERS," the long awaited Ryan Kauai, the "Garden isle," has thatrare O'Neal/John Hurt gay saga is out. It 152 Allen St. sort of beauty that ought not to exist shouldn't have bothered! outside of ones imagination. A 'must' A movie that reinforces every nega- 882-2403 way to see it is by helicopter, which tive stereotype of what a homosexual- encompasses sugarcane fields, tranquil /gay should be, it leaves MUCH to be HEADQUARTERS your liquid lagoons, rugged coastline, and other- desired. Even if you take out the token incense grocery store is having a win- wise inaccessable beaches. You also gay theme, it is still terrible. dive dizzily into the spectacular gorges Paramount Pictures has said that it ter Blah Sale! of Mount Waialealc.the wettest spot wants to "downplay" the gay aspect of Regular Sale on earth with up to 600 inches of rain the story. THANK GOD! We don't need annually. A true 'fantasy island,' Kauai this type of publicity. RUSH $5 $3 (kow-eye) was once the home of the While none of the GAY movies of the CUM $5 $3 elfin-like Menehune, and was the only past few months are 100% wonderful, COBRA $5 $3 major island not conquered by King the other three have more plusses on Kamehameha the Great. their sides. If you want to see all-round BOLT $5 $3 There are no gay bars in this lush little better movies to to see "Making Love," BRONCO $6 $4 paradise (population 31,000) but you "Personal Best," "Victor/Victoria," and, GOOD STUFF $6 $4 can score almost anywhere, from the to some peoples views, "Deathtrap." beach at Poipu to the golflinks at Coco If you really want to see "Partners," go get 1 FREE! Palms. I love the Kauai Surf Hotel, and on a matinee visit. You'll still hate your- Buy any 4 and have met some hot studs (frequently self, but not quite as much. —MIX AND MATCH!— Australian or Canadian) just outside my In this movie John Hurt...and Ryan door on marvelous Kalapaki Beach. The didn't do any better. , The Fifth Freedom, May 1982 5 Letters...con t.,. Fantasy Tours: California Dreamin' from page 2 Continued FANTASY TOURS is a unique concept than justFisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, The offering personalized services for gay or try to a group or individual is hardly Cannery, Ghirardelli Square, crooked learn more about homosexuality, and people visiting the Bay Area. Lombard Street, and Chinatown. fair. Do you agree? Why couldn't you much, much more. have accompanied your friend to the Instead, we want our clients to enjoy Of course, we donot do counseling at and appreciate Francisco meeting to make him feel a little more FANTASY TOURS offers: the REAL San a general meeting. This can be set upon as only San Franciscans know comfortable. You then possibly could a private ...personalized tours for the gay/les- basis. ing an espresso at one of the many cafes have helped him voice his concerns a 3. The problem he encountered at the bian visitor. little more clearly and maybe in the pro- ...relocation services for those moving in North Beach (not the tacky strip joints meeting is a mystery. We do not have on Broadway); hiking up to Coit Tower cess would have found a clue to help any "pamphlets" the to San Francisco/Bay area including: 1) about group, sohe on Telegraph Hill to review not only the him through your relationship. A learn- would not have been told that. information concerning employment, marvelous vistas, but the WPA murals in ing experience for both of you. After all If he asked what it took to join the 2) housing information (condos/apart- that is what a friend is for. ments), 3) banking institutions, etc. the Tower; roaming the trails through group he would have been told. If he Sutro Forest amid giant ferns; roller- As far as your not expecting an did not, he would not have been pres- ...comfortable accomodations in pri- answer: We do answer all serious replies vate gay homes for the discriminating skating in Golden Gate Park (no autos sured into joining. allowed on Sunday) and exploring the or publish them as is without a response, We are indeed "gays helping gays" visitor—available through an exclusive as long as there is nothing libelous in San Francisco agency. delights of Stow Lake and Strawberry and we do "know what we are and what Hill; discovering the tiny, hidden, and nature. When letters are sent in we're doing," but we do not pass judge- ...complete, update listings of gay unsigned, we feel that there is not a bars, restaurants, baths, private clubs, attractive alleys that abound through- ment on those who aren't in the same Russian and Nob Hills." strong committment on the part of the boat. and organizations in the Bay Area out FANTASY TOURS is not just for gay sender. A signed letter means the indi- The Gay Hotline receives many calls ...confidential resume preparation. vidual feels that there really is a cause ...financial and secretarial services people. Anyone interested in the city of from "non-gays" i.e. bisexuals, straight San Francisco could benefit from the and a stand needs to be taken. transvestites, heterosexuals with ques- (Investment consultant available As we make a committment by print- through FANTASY TOURS.) services offered. The rates are modest tions they can't get answers to else- by and range from ing these letters and by answers such as where; FANTASY TOURS provides daily itin- any standard $20.00 and we treat all these people for a weekend visit to $75.00 for a this, we expect the "others" to do the with the same degree of concern. I sup- eraries with detailed area maps custom- same. ized to personal tastes and interests. In months' stay. pose we should say we are Gays helping FANTASY TOURS provides its clients First letter... everyone that calls us. contrast to the ordinary run-of-the-mill We get many calls from people who publications available at any travel with needed information not available We NEVER turned your friend away! from any other source. Howsley states, are not sure of their sexuality, as well as He may have walked away, but we were agency and/or corner bookstore, FAN- many who are sure, but may have other TASY TOURS determines in advance of "We strongly recommend that firsttime not the cause. His own feelings and the visitors prepare for their trip by reading concerns. We handle them as best we pressure of trying to find the answers he your trip your personal likes, interests, can, but on a limited phone contact and preferences for bars/sex/racial as much as, possible about the history of is looking for were probably thereason. the 'City. When time is of the essence, resolution is very difficult. If you do not like the "tactics" we use types, etc. This is accomplished by pro- Those who work Mattachine's Gay viding clients with a profile/question- FANTASY TOURS can provide a concise to fight for your rights, why nottry fight- tour package based on the special inter- Hotline are trained in that they have ing for them on your own? First of all we naire form. gone through a 10 week peer training Richard Demarest, President of FAN- ests of our clients. Tour San Francisco did not use any "tactics" on your friend. landmarks during the day and revel in course that has been in existance for 12 We merely supplied asked TASY TOURS, stresses that this unique information does hedonistic delight at some ofthehottest years and is constantly updated. Addi- for. Your friend is not at the gay rights service not just provide a listing of tional training comes from being and gay bars. "On the contrary," he states, bars and private clubs in the 'City' at stage anyway. He is looking for personal night. The festive and raunchy days of living gay and we all bring our own indi- answers. We would not throw the gay "the emphasis is to enable our clients to viduality to our counseling. explore and marvel at the beauty of San the Barbary Coast are still very much rights at him when that is not what he alive in San Francisco today." Granted yourfriend may need profes- needs. However, he didn't give us a Francisco. Our city is one of the most sional counseling, but who that cosmopolitan and sophisticated FANTASY TOURS is to say chance to really find out what his needs cities in he needs the that offer? the world. Visitors to the need to 856 Wisconsin St. type we We get are. You didn'tfind out his needs in one 'city' referrals from other and know that there is more toSan Francisco San Francisco, CA 94107 many agencies meeting. How can we be expected to? (415) 821-6888 we do the same when the need arises. Gays, straights, bi-sexuals and wha- We would like to talk to him more and tever else they wish to call themselves then see if we can find the right mode of do call US because we are the only counseling for him. One small conver- group that will even gegin to listen to sation is not enough. And counselor or them. We have helped some, infact not, he still needs a FRIEND! many in the 12years of the groups exist- The counselors all try to be as "kind, ence, and have not helped others. But at friendly and sincerely willing to help" as least we have tried. possible. We are glad that we came acros! If your friend saw a "new side of gay in that manner. people" he should give us more os a The referrals given were a standard list *chance so he can see all of our "sides." that we give depending on the ques- The same should apply to your condem- tions asked. There a few minor prob- nation of us. Get involved, get informa- lems with what you say though. tion and possibly get a different view of 1. The listings for Dignity/Buffalo who we are and how we try to help. includes their Hotline number. This You and your gay friends avoiding line, as with the Gay Hotline, is staffed groups like us make it that much harder by volunteers. If your friend could not for us to do our jobs. We are really over get an answer, there is a need for more burdened with the numbers of people Mon-Sat 10am-4am people to staff the line. This cannot be that call us. If some of your numbers placed as a fault on Dignity. would help out we could reach more Sun noon til 4am Tom Hammond is the spokesman for people such as your friend. Gay professionals (GP) and everyone on the Hotline, as well as much of the com- SAGE Holds Talk munity, knows this. There must have been a problem in communicating that On May 11 fact. The number that is given is a place that is staffed all day long, but not in the SAGE, theStudent Association for Gay evenings. If your friend called during Expression, will present "An Open Dis- working hours and asked for Tom he cussion On Alternate Lifestyles" on Tue- would have been connected. sday May 11, at 12:15 p.m. in the We are not saying that we did not Assembly Hall in the Student Union at make these facts clear, or that your Buffalo State College, 1300 Elmwood friend is in error. Many times when peo- Aye. The meeting is open to the public ple call us for the first time, they are very and is FREE! nervous and complete communication is difficult. 2. The "third group" is The Matta- chine Society of the Niagara Frontier, Our Cover: Inc., that staffs the Hotline in Buffalo. Buffalo Shirt Logo Yes, we are a lobbying group, but are much more than that. If that was the tone of the meeting your friend was at, Our Cover this month is the logo on he only saw the tip of the iceberg as far Mattachines T-shirts and LaCoste type as what we are. We lobby, run the Gay (Preppie) shirts. Hotline, publish The Fifth Freedom, run The shirts will be available by the sensitivity groups, train telephone second week of may around the area. counselors, provide social events for the For more information see the ad else- community, have public spokesman to where in the paper. combat anti-gay remarks, provide Buffalo Gays are ready for Gay Pride speakers to non-gay groups that wish to Fest '82! 6 The Fifth Freedom, May 1982 SEliections by Sam Faultlines: Lesbian Things began with one extremely conventional husband, the one character in Humor At Its Best the book lacking a true romantic and He's Not A Rex Nor A Pauline and number of larger than life lesbian inventive nature. But he fades more A the background and is finally novels with their own outrageous more to But He Keeps On Going reduced to "sculking around like comedy style have "come out" in the Satan's meter reader" on visiting days past five years, but perhaps the one with the six children. Others joining the which contains the most outright belly By family include a six foot three gay Black SAM happened to be of the same sex. There laughs is one of the most recent, faul- that sometime in the last 20 male dancer turned child care worker; I imagine are vestiges of my early socialization that tlines, by Sheila Ortiz Taylor. The one years have made a comment like, Arden's aunt, a former numbers queen I taught mc that swearing and the use of caution with this book is to be careful "Nothing shock mc anymore. There and home escape artist; and a can "dirty words" were not appropriate. I where read Otherwise you nursing on you it. may are so many crazy things that go comment of paralan- find yourself former olderly specializing in magic heard nary a or bit getting some strange looks tricks. around this planet that my senses have when character in the movie the bus try to explain what's guage a on as you so These and others attracted by become numbed." During the same uttered phrase like "jesus or funny about a Child's many much a Christ/ revision in Julia the magic and exuberande of this free two decades I have heard how "Holy Shit," or "You're a prick." At this quiche "She said to recipt— sprinkle woman finally all come together in a more open and accepting younger peo- point only wonder why the seeming beans the unbaked shell to it I into keep celebration of love and friendshipatthe ple are of others, their opinions, and the discrepancy audience response. flat during baking. Lacking beans I tried ways to live their a end of this marvelous book—and the they choose lives. On More recently saw the film Personal Little Friskies and the kitchen smelled day-to-day basis work with younger I lesbian reader will find herself, too, I Best which includes a Lesbian theme. for three days." Definitely not the thing and not yet convinced joing in. persons, I am While there were considerably fewer to be read in a library! any more "open" than people quiet EMMA they are persons attending an evening showing The faultline itself plays a in the of my own part age.group. there was the same response/no boo, of course. A lesbian living on top of What disburbs me—no, angers me — response phenomenon to similar on- the San Andreas Fault faces doubly is what a group was with recently found a I screen types of dialogue, and action as unstable situation in her place in society offensive and what they let slide off as Skating Party in the other movie. and on the earth. From her mother, the water might from a duck's back. The Can it be that hatred and violence are character, Arden, learns a stoic calm in Error a matinee of the movie ver- setting was such a common part of our lives that we the face of change, but also a fear of that sion of Deathtrap, and hence the don't react when they are portrayed on a which she does not understand. She audience perhaps included higher the silver screen? Are killing and other It advertised that Matta- gave the conventional world and hetro- has been percentage of adolescents and young of the more sordid parts of life more a is a skating party persons one encouter at sexuality spirited try, but learned bet- chine co-sponsoring than would socially redeeming than persons ter accept on May 14 with the That is not with the to understand and the world GLCCC. another showing. Couple this engaged in sexually satisfying them- accept the case. I homosexual to as she learned to understand and fact that knew the twist selves and others? Are the ways people her own sexuality. Anyone who could Mattachine is concerned for the the story and the fact of my own sexual depersonalize each other and sexual two rabbits of the people attending such orientation, and you will realize that take the fact of her original safety an I acts indicative of our values? expanding to three hundred, could well event in the E. Utica area, as well as the have a strong bias leading to my On another, yet related, note real- take the rest of the world in stride. cars being unattended. to what took place the I response in ize this is the second month running As the rabbit population grew, so did We wish the GLCCC the best with theater. that SELections has been a movie the rest of Arden's extended family. their endeavor. The'sight of two grown men kissing column of-sorts. The fact is have glo- too I was apparently just much for some ried in the relative wealth of gay-related two wri- eyes to see. The language the films which have been shown recently in movie in to each ters the used talking in our area. However, think it is only a other, such as "lover," "babe," and I GAY BUFFALO matter of time when movie moguls will "love" (n.) also caused audible reactions recognize the appeal such films have for BUYS AT members of the audience. Perhaps from both gays and nongays, and atthat point the moans, groans, "Yuen's," etcetera a different sort of story expected Chris- we will find por- R&R ENTERPRISES were from those who trayed on the screen. What be cos- will pro- BOX 201 topher Reeve to still be wearing the duced be movies which are movie and will tume of his earlier "sexploitative," money-makers, pic- BUFFALO, NY. 14201 maintaining the hero image of Super- tures lacking sensitivity and relying on man. Now to be fair about it, I will have stereotypes and false representations to to acknowledge that the negative reac- make what will amount to an anti-gay Gay & Lesbian Jewelry tions may not have been restricted to When that time arrives, • the younger persons in the statement. I theater; hope gay people will have the good Gay & Lesbian Imprinted Shirts there may have been others who • sense and courage to avoid showings in responsed similarly. contrast to recent offerings we have Pins The story line of Deathtrap does • been treated to. Feminist Items include several scenes involving • murder, but none of them seemed to If only the movie makers could stop Much, Much More! evoke the gasps of shock or disgust that while we're ahead. And I'm going to • accompanied loving gestures and words stop trying to be a movie critic (HA!) of endearment between two pople who while I'm still ahead. CATALOG AVAILABLE SOON!

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People May 16 have been arrested under the Loitering Year After Year Statute, prostitution laws and other On Sunday May 16, Mattachine will regarding the form- laws. sponsor a meeting advise great of of and Friends of We care in the cruising By BILL HARDY ing a Parents Gays local are talking chapter. the streets and parks. If you Hello, and a munificently marmoreal should be planted behind something with someone and they want you to get The meeting will be held at the Uni- May to everyone. Ye Gods! But it did which will grow up and conceal them. very specific about what you want do, tarian Church, Elmwood at West Ferry, seem like spring would never get here. As the summer progresses the plants walk away. The vice cops need detailsto I at will be preceded by was really worried last month when sud- tend to become rather shabby looking, 7:30 p.m. It a Pot arrest If they happen to Luck you. mention denly I ever so on several and eventually the leaves die away com- Supper at 6:30. Everyone is walk if became warm welcome. money, once again, away. Even occasions. Not being able to figure it pletely. Their bloom time is generally in you do not ask for, or accept money, Please bring and/or encourage your out, went to the doctor. He told mc late May to early June. they can twist around what you say. I family and friends to attend. that it was simply the outdoor air A very pretty flower for late July to These incidents have not taken place temperature rising about 60°. Yes, the early August is Liatris. Tall VA to 3 foot in the bars so far. We have our places, warm days were unusual but I was quite spikes of pink or white flowers are let's stick to them! releived. I thought I was having hot borne above the leaves and are excel- flashes! lent for cutting. It's the perfect choice You probably were outside cleaning for one who has a sexually oriented up the yard, catching those rare rays on garden, as it's commen name is gay those warm days, and maybe thought feather. "Gee. I think I'll put in a few perennials Hibiscus are an unbelievalbe spectac- this year." Great idea! But first lets get ular addition to your perennial garden. our definitions straight. Perennials are They dierighttotheground each winter the plants that come back year after year and seem to take forever to come up in withoutreplanting. The annuals,such as the spring, but they reach heightsof 4to petunias, zinnias and marigolds are the 6 feet and produce gigantic 6 to 10 inch ones that have to be planted every year. flowers in shades of red, pink and white Okay. So much for that. in late August. Of course, hibiscus must Perennials are great because of the be used as a background plant, a focal mHI I I vastly different flower forms, and great plant or even as a temporary hedge. variety from which to choose. The only Plumbago, also called leadwort, is a drawback is that most varieties have low growing border plant which blooms only one particular time of bloom. But, in early to mid September. It has bright armed with a good book, careful plan- blue flowers and the leaves turn red in ning and a large selection, you can have the fall, creating an unusual contrast in continuous bloom from April until the garden. It can also be used as a October. The tried and true varieties ground cover. Another late bloomer is such as phlox, shasta daisies and sweet polygonum, or fleece flower. This has williams are usually your first choice panicles of whitish-pink flowers in Sep- when planning out what to buy, but be tember and varies in height according to adventurous; try one you've never variety. The only problem one might heard of, but sounds interesting. You encounter with this one is it spreads may be surprised. underground quite quickly, sending up Usually the first perennials to bloom shoots everywhere. Give it plenty of are promise. They range ine very color room or be ready to do a bit of "hack-a- of the rainbow and multiply quickly to back." form large colorful clumps. So there you have a few perennials, Good as a border plant, they like par- some familier, some not. Out at tial shade in the summer. Menne's, we have nearly 300 varieties, Oriental poppies form large clumps but they sell amazingly fast these days, and produce huge colorful flowers so get out shopping early. TheFancy Flea which become the focal point in the So, till next month, think green, and Shoppe have a merry May. A Continental Gift yard. 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MAy 1982 8 the Fifth Freedom; Diane Duff s Little Club Cris Williamson's Reflections of The Men With The Food, Friends and Fun Lumiere A Rock Lobster Pink Triangle Diane Duff's Little Club is now open to serve the gay community at 750 Main journey from the Planet X on the Reflections of a Rock Lobster by Aaron The Men With The Pink Triangle St. lightship Terraplane to a world of Aster Fricke By Heinz Heger With tables for 75 people they have a Planets, Master Star-Telling Wizards, Growing up gay can be difficult any- For decades, historians have ignored varied menu that consists of sand- White Dwarfs, Merry Dancers, Red where, but if you happen to be from the the persecution of homosexuals by the wiches, like hamburgers and cheese- Giants and Apex Predators of the Black small town of Cumberland, Rhode Nazi government. Now, thirty-five years burgers and roast beef; chicken wings Hole. Meet Glory and a cast of Island it can be especially hard. after the war, Heinz Herger, a survivor with homemade bleu cheese for dress- enchanted celestial bodies who teach Reflections of a Rock Lobster is the of the special abuses and tortures that ing; and great french fries. X-Ray Ted about enlightenment in Cris story of Aaron Fricke who last year, homosexuals faced in the concentration The location has been there over 60 Williamson's science-fantasy fable, fought for and won the right to take his camps, tells his story. years and is conveniently located across Lumiere. male date to the high school senior In 1939, Heinz Herger was in love with and up the street from City Lights. This powerfully moving musical story prom. another male student. For this hideous There are video games, a pool table, a is Williamson's fifth album and a new Aaron's story is one of courage and crime he was arrested by the Gestapo joke box and a DJ on Wed., Fri., and Sat., departure from her usual solid musical shows what can happen when people and spent the next six years of his life in playing a variety of music. format. Remarks Cris, "I wanted to decide that they have had enought. The concentration camps. The bartenders, Shotsy, Carbone and make something special for all the book offers two seldom seen views of All prisoners were forced to wear tri- that of Jerry Bates, are waiting to fix up your "Earthchildren' who dream of bright- gay life; a teenager and also what angles of various colors signifying their like favorite libation or to prepare a more ness and wake to find stars forever after it is growing up gay in a small town. crimes. His was pink. Larger than the rest exotic delight. With no bar brands, all of in their eyes." While small towns are not necessarily of thetriangles and the most despised of the drinks are made with brand name Filled with the soaring melodies and more homophobic than larger cities, all. Pink was the color of special abuses liquor. All the mixers and pop are uplifting lyrics for which she is known, their small populations do allow for a and tortures. It was the color of queers, bottled, so there is no problem with get- Lumiere also establishes Cris as an more concentrated anti-gay attitude. It faggots, butt lovers. The scum of the ting the wrong taste in a drink from a inspiring storyteller of our time. A strik- is hard to hide your feelings when eve- earth. hose that doesn't mix properly. ing full color illustrated booklet, includ- ryone in town knows everyone elses In a time when we tend to think Stop in and say Hi! To Diane and the ing the story, song lyrics and complete business. mostly of the Nazi persecution of the rest of the crew. They're open at 3 p.m. glossary, gives an added dimension to The book follows Aaron from early Jews under Hitler, we must not allow 'til June Ist and then will open at 1 p.m. Lumiere, an album that will delight the childhood to his senior prom. It shows ourselves to forget thatothers also spent daily. child in us all for years to come. how children are exposed and conditi- their time in the Nazi hell; the political oned to homophobia from a very early prisoners who would not condone the age. It is well written, easy to read and Nazi policies, Jehovah Witnesses who best of all, it has a happy ending. would not bow to the Nazi god and It is a positive book with a positive homosexuals are but a few. message. The book is well written and easy to Reviewed by: R.E.B. read. Starting with Heinz Herger's Available from: ALYSON PUBLICA- arrest, it follows him from one camp to r TIONS, BOX 2783, BOSTON, MASS. his final release when the '-> Allen Restaurant another until b pi | 02208. Allies defeated Germany. ii\ 16 ALLEN STREET fj t\ The Men With The Pink Triangle is a The Age Taboo: brutally frank book that describes some \, r 'ffl*S; iPllin fi MON. 11 AM-2 PM of the tortures and abuses reserved for " TUES. THURS. 11 AM -8 PM V V\J IIr i :l F/' ; V - How Old or Young? the Pink Triangles. The more sensitive who read this story will cry. All must feel FRI. 11 AM -10 PM THE (Gay Male Sexual- \ /■' T^"liß\fl" i a AGE TABOO / SAT. 6 PM-10 PM a sense of outrage. \ * ' ity, Power and Consent), Daniel Tsang- Reviewed by: R.E.B. Ed. offers readers the opportunity to Available from: 881—0586 controversial and ALYSON PUBLICA- explore the some- TIONS, BOX 2783, BOSTON, MASS. times explosive debate that surrounds the issue of man/boy sexuality. 02208. The book is a collection of essays written by 18 different authors on such var- SAUNA BATH-T.V. 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Anita Bryant's successful cru- revoluntionary study, HOMOSEXUALITY IN PERSPECTIVE, sade to "Save our Children" as well as provides i|liliii|r^SiTiiiiii|jii the fundamentalist's attitude that that an opportunity to under- our stand the homosexual lifestyle. MISS trtl I 5 children must be safeguarded from con- 4!IU\PON'T /! HOMOSEXUALITY IN PERSPECTIVE, • version to homosexuality by men who a controversial bestseller in its Little prey on young and (innocent?) boys are Brown edition, will be published two good examples. for the first time in paperback by Bantam Books The Age Taboo is a difficult and bor- on June 1, 1982. After 20 years of ing book that seems to spend too much research, Masters and Johnson reveal time defending the adult male's right to their findings on the similarities and dif- have sex with boys and not enough on ferences between homosexual and ASSORTED FREE the emotional impact on children who heterosexual behavior. 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Twenty-four gay power the country By JOE SCHUDER II would say "I taped it On The Fly at leyball teams from across "Hello out there in Radio Land." With describe a method of safe Catholic Sex, Greenfield." Or "I taped the jets On The will compete in the event, now in its words began, year ago, The fourth those I one here it means to have one musical selec- Fly at the Buffalo Airport." Do not con- year. Column. Before we into the Mammoth a splendid new Aural get tion start immediately after the pre- fuse this term with Flying Start. Gardens, meat this month's subject, I would sports/entertainment complex, of viously recorded one has ended. The Pickup. Not to be confused with located in this Hill will tour- like to restate my purpose writing fact that the selections sound as if one's pickup bars, Pickup is word for in historic Capitol serve as another headquarters. a turn-of- column. end had been pressed into the other's phono cartridge. It also refers to the nament Once complete people, enjoy the-century ballroom, Mammoth's Many gays, as beginning may help to explain this area one microphone can cover evenly: structure now houses first-rate the world of audio and aural experien- term's origin. Pickup Pattern. Some microphones domed a offer this segment of arena, bi-level lounge and restau- ces. 1 my views on Deadpot. This term as applied in have wide ones for use in recording sports lives by advice, personal pref- art gallery and concert stage. Tour- our giving audio has nothing whatsoever to do ensemble groups. Other Pickup Patt- rant, erences and general information on rhw with the manner in which Bill Hardy may erns are narrow for close-up solo work nament Coordinator, Pat Matney, stated erences and general information on the to start to eliminate ambient that the excellent facilities and conve- use it in his column. It means a or helping noise this world of audio. The desire to slice musical selection sound effect before interference in a noisy location. See On nient location "promises to make or of the most successful through hype and to offer common turning up the volume control. If, in The Fly. tournament one my ever." Ceremonies begin at sense opinions is still main thrust in producing a tape, you had only three Snow. The meteorological pheno- Opening to answer any Saturday, 29, and play will this column as is my desire minutes of tape available at the end of a menon which causes Writer's Block in 8:00 a.m. May questions you may have on any aspect of through Sunday. The Mam- cassette side, and nothing exactly that columnists by stranding them in continue this business. feel free to address all moth Restaurant and Lounge will be So length to fill it, you might use a four Toronto. Beyond this there is the Snow of "Foul!" or whatever during the entire tournament questions, cries minute piece that you like. You would Job given too often to unsuspecting open to of The Fifth Freedom. special "Volleyball Brunch," mc in care start the record and one minute thereaf- audio shop customers by a disturbingly serving a readers of this column are con- lunch and spirits. Many ter let go of the pause control on the large number of incompetent fused when terms of the audio lexicon recorder, simultaneously bringing up salespeople. The event is being co-sponsored by thought and High are tossed about. This month I I the recording level control from its Swish. A term describing the "swoos- the Denver Athletic Union would explain some of the terms virtu- Deadpot position so your tape ends heeshwoosheeshwoosh" sound you Country Volleyball Association. They're ally every audiophile or sound producer when the music does. hear when a noisy-surfaced record with expecting over three-hundred partici- If fancy weekend well a large worth his smugness uses. you F.F. Come on now! It means Fast For- an off center hole is played. A record pants for the as as yourself an authority, score five points played a number of spectators. Community sup- ward, of course. that only Swishes when on par- outstand- for each term you define correctly. Flying Start. While some romances ticular turntable indicates that the port and resources have been declarative phrase, it is Special events and happenings have Back Up. A may begin on aircraft and some love- phono stylus is way out of perpendicular ing. rarely used to a back been by the community to coax sagging organ iking sessions begin with both relative to the record surface. You will planned gay to life. Nor does it mean "Raise your correspond with the tournament. rtners enthusiastically leaping onto also hear Swish in some types of bad I need a better in buns a little, honey. ; bed from half way across the room, tapehead alignment. Visitors wishing to see the best gay it to rewind find excellent angle." Rather means a tape r term here has Take It Again. This implies a certain power volleyball will a more serious mean- dis- to an undetermined spot, just so you can ;. Flying Start is an option found on degree of Olympic stamina in audio too. accommodations within walking hear a part of a selection for a little more tance to Mammoth Gardens, Cheesman Tie tapedecks which enables you to It means, when you are in a rehearsal or Take It Back. many of Denver's finest critical listening. See gin recording while the tape is in a recording session, that your just- Park and gay Bump It Up. Another directive state- Denver, the City of the eady in motion. It is an esoteric fea- completed take did not work out to bars. Queen ment. To rapidly and substantially e, but a boon to any serious recordist. somebody's satisfaction, usually the Plains, is situated at the base of the increase an audio level, generally to :uzz. This is sort of similar to Gratch, director's. So you Take It Again to majestic Rocky Mountains. This excit- overcome an ambient noise. "Bump Jt fun t contains a more uniformly noisy improve timing, playback level, to reading, beautiful city provides variety, Up from seven to ten and see if it pins jnd. "Get that Fuzz out by reducing just a tone control or whatever. Then and the best time available for a perfect ; treble a little bit." Tired out audio you Takeitagain. Then you Takeitagain. Summer vacation. To obtain informa- terns may, to the knowledgeable, Then you Takeitagain. tion, call your local volleyball team or md sort of Fuzzed Out. Although Take It Back. Take back your mink. write: Denver Volleyball Tournament, ccitain types of fuzz may be found on Take back your pearls. What made you P.O. Box 9371, Denver, Co. 80209. ■THE old bath walls or in a navel or two, they think that I was one of those girls?" should not be construed as being akin to Unless you have been in the cast for ithis type of noise. "Guys and Dolls," this term means Find Mr. 56 Widmer Street Gimme Two More Numbers. much the same as Take It Again. The Right Although this phrase was heard by this difference is that you go back success- Free Of Charge Toronto, Canada writer at last Thanksgiving's Slave Auc- difference is that you go back to a spe- tion at the Bunkhouse, it had little to do cific point to re-run a cue which has , with audio. Technically, it means to already been successfully taped. It can boost a volume or tone control of any be used interchangeably with Take It A new and hassle free guide for con- type by a specified amount. For example Again as in "Take It Again from..." Or in necting with hot and interesting men is Three or Four more Numbers. The conjunction with Take It Again: "Take It soon to be published. In book form, the Numbers referred to are most typically Back to page and Take It Again." Got all guide will contain photos and short arti- , the numerical settings found on cali- that? cles of and about hundreds of men in all brated audio control equipment. For Well that is our guide for this month. areas of the country. The book will have example, a volume control may be cali- There were sixteen terms. How did you a two-fold purpose: as a local guide to brated from one to ten. score? 0-25 Needs lots of splicing. 26-50 find men as well as a resource for con- Rather astute. the good traveling to new Gratch. This is not a misspelling of 51-75 Keep up necting with men when crotch and the two terms have nothing work, bliss is within your grasp. 76-100 cities. to find to do with each other normally. Gratch Golden-eared punster. Well, this article The search is now underway is a catchall term for noise. It is generally is in the can. See you next month for Gay men with any and all interests to be in the intermittent noise, such as a once-per- Pride Fest. included in the book. YOU can be revolution noise on a record often book and it costs you nothing! You can pro- - of who duced by a smudge. Or the Gratch you Selling Gay be contacted by hundreds men Mattachine seeing hear as you rotate a volume As want to meet you after your pic- control. Each in "Get that Gratch out ofthe control by Buffalo Shirts ture and reading about you. per- using spray cleaner." Or "Clean the son in the book can have his privacy Gratch off that record with a Dis- Mattachine will be selling Gay Buffalo protected. If you wish,justyour nameor cwasher." See Fuzz. T-shirts starting in mid-May. The nickname and area will be printed. shirts and reads about Headroom. This does not a will have the word Buffalo in which the Anyoe who sees you denote in book, and location where you can hear Jet Boy. letter "a" is stylized into a Lambda. It is a can contact you care of the And it has nothing to dowith how much very subtle way of saying, "I'm Gay and all inquiries can then be forwarded to you contact the who you can arch theroof of your mouth. It is Proud." you. Then men to the amount of extra loudness you can See the ad in this paper for more seem interesting you. achieve without distortion details on sizes, colors and ordering Remember it costs you nothing to be as in tape The complete recording. Or how much you turn procedures. in the book. receive can with obligation, send up your amplifier without clipping its information no output. your name and address to: In The Can. If you guesses a form Thorn Curry Enterprises a P.O. Box 8185 sexual expression, your mind is not on FIFTHFREEDOM audio. It means finished. to Universal City, CA 91608-0185 Not be WART ADS publication date retaped for a better effect. The job is Don't delay, an early for the first issue is planned. MAXIMIZE completed and you can move on to the WORK! next task. "The sound tape for this show THE CHOICES OF MEN YOU CAN MEET IN YOUR LIFETIME. The Fifth Freedom, May 1982 11 The Fifth Freedom's 7*l*l cL" Were GAY DIRECTORY OF BUFFALO prquß

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