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Part 2 by Phil Johnson 20 MOVIES Amistad Tells Compelling Tale of A Slave Rebellion Reviewed by Mark Deaton 29 BACKSTAGE The Women's Chorus of Dallas Kicks Off Its Ninth Season with "Visions of Sugarplums" 37 CURRENT EVENTS 41 STARSCOPE Mercury Retrogrades, Giving Us Free Rein for the Next Two Weeks 51 TEXAS SPORTS 52 TEXAS NEWS SHOW 56 ON OUR COVER Jason Virachack of Dallas photos by Jerry Stevens 58 FRESH BEATS DJ Krush, The Porn Kings and Jennifer Bolton by Jimmy Smith 60 TEXAS TEA 70 CLASSIFIEDS " 77 GUIDE 1WT (This Week In Texas) Is published by Texas Weekly Times Newspaper Co., at 3300 Reagan Street in Dallas, Texas 75219 and 811 Westhelmer In Houston, Texas 77r:JJ6.Opinions expressed by columnists are not necessarily those of TWTor of its staff. Publication of the nome or photograph of any person or organization in articles or advertising in TWr Is not to be construed as any indication of the sex- ual orlentatlon of sold person or organization. Subscription rates: $79 per year, $40 per half year. Back issues available at $2 each. Payment must accompany all orders. Copyright © 1997 by Texas Weekly Times Newspaper Co. All rights reserved. Partial or complete reproduction of any advertisement, news, article or feature, copy or photograph from TWTis specifically prohibited by federal statute. THIS WEEK IN TEXAS MAGAZINE Texas' Leading Gay & Lesbian Publication Since 1975 • Weekly Circulation: 20,000 DALLAS OFFICE PUBLISHER HOUSTON OFFICE 3300 Reagan Street ALAN GELLMAN 811 Westheimer. Suite 111 Dallas. Texas 75219 EDITOR Houston. Texas 77006 Dallas Fax (214) 520-8948 RICHARDHEBERT Houston Fax (713) 527-8948 MOlY (214) 521-0622 COMPTROLLER (713) 527-9111 ~-mail: [email protected]..!! STEVEMILES E-mail: [email protected] ARTDEPARTMENTRichard Bang. Rick Smith. David Parnell CONTRIBUTINGWRITERSDonnie Angelle. Don Baker. Elizabeth Birch. Robert Bois. Mark Deaton. Chris Gray. Phil Johnson. Gary Laird. C. Lichtenstein, Steven Lindsey. 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So why is it legal for Rush Limbaugh "injured" by the to slander the gay community by saying the same thing, without any documenta- tion, on national TV? "false and defamatory" One would think that what's sauce for the goose .... But apparently not. Because publication of in 1952, Neiman-Marcus and 54 individu- als filed libel suits demanding judgments "U.S.A. Confulential." amounting to $7,400,000, plus legal costs, the publishers offered an apology: "We re- against Jack Lait and Lee Mortimer, gret very much statements made in a few authors of U.S.A. Confidential, Crown Pub- paraqraphs of U.S.A. Confidential about lishers and seven other defendants. the Neiman-Marcus store and some of its Neiman-Marcus Co. alleged that it - employees and the furor caused by those _. and many of its employees, including mod- statements. To the highly regarded Nei- els, salesmen and saleswomen - were man-Marcus store and its employees, our "injured" by the "false and defamatory" pub- apologies." The half-page apology ap- lication of the book, which was on the best- peared in newspapers in Dallas, Houston, seller list. Fort Worth, San Antonio, New York and Los According to the plaintiffs, "The book is Angeles. Individual letters of apology (but alleged to have reflected on the moral no money) were sent to more than 1,500 character of the specialty store and its Neiman-Marcus employees. (It is hoped employees." (That's legal babble meaning that one of those individual letters will that the men were queers and the women someday be donated to the Dallas Gay were whores.) and Lesbian Archives.) In addition, further The court held that "the individual plain- copies were withheld from publication. tiffs failed to state a claim upon which relief But the authors were defiant. "We reject could be granted but [that] the corporate and repudiate such an apology and such a plaintiff did state such a claim." (More legal deal which was offered to us. We propose babble: Neiman's could sue for damages to establish the truth of all our assertions. but alleged queers and whores could not.) We will defend with vigor all the suits pend- After several years of legal wrangling, ing against us." TWT DECEMBER 12· DECEMBER 18 1997 PAGE 16 IN THE END, VICTORY! HOME if( In 1955, a full retraction, public apology DAY PARTY PLANNER :iF .• rn"" .·,lFf ~ '~' "" I and an undisclosed sum of money were ..~< ,~' IMPROVEMENTS := accepted by Neiman-Marcus Co. as an :/oJUi!JyJ1ltfIY:J JYJghlJ.!J lYegJf> • FLOORING carp~~%O~~-VinYI 1 out-of-court settlement by the firm against the authors of U.S.A. Confidential. Mr. Mar- cus proclaimed, "We have achieved a com- • ROOM ADDITIONS = plete victory in this case and are glad to • PAINTING -Interior-Exterior have had the opportunity to discharge a =:;) private and public duty in defense of de- -Storm-Replacement 0 cency and justice." • WINDOWS The retraction and apology offered by • HARDI PLANK ~ Lee Mortimer and the estate of Jack Lait all: (he had died the year before) read in part, • ROOFS~ ••.• "In retrospect and on more careful exami- .. ~ nation, these statements, we are con- vinced, are untrue and were made without VfJ!.tlU'E;(1P;rA., ( C proof or credible evidence." o7 .rt: .l"?\! x.. .., Well, there you have it. A chapter in ;'[3[ill®®[3[10[KJ@ GI= Texas' fairy history was closed. Yes, all that @®[;J[;)®mt:llJ'@:® ~ happened more than 40 years ago, but even today there are NM employees who still chuckle when someone says, ''Re- member the time when a bestseller alleged that there were fairies in Neiman-Marcus?" ~ CONGREGATION BETH EL BINAH ~ELEBRATE ~HABBAT WITHUSMRY SECOND AND FOURTH FRIDAYNIIGHT 8:15 PM AT THE GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNIlY CENTER 270 II 1R.IEAGAN A liIBR.01E\AVJ>J -6IDAILILAS (2114~5211-5342- =Xli4 3 EVERYONE WELCOME PAGE 18 TWT DECEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 18 1997 ;J.jJlj] lJ~TJ~ [Q) Needs No Tltanlc Tntenbons In Telhng a Shlp1S StOTYWOTthy of YouTTlme' y! That Steven Spielberg, he's in O such a rut. He makes this kind of film, he makes that kind of film. Then John Wil- determined who owns them. But that turn liams writes the music for him. Granted, it's out to be more complicated than expected the kind of rut that has everyone involved These events had enormous implica in Spielberg's movies hugging gold stat- tions, affecting the presidential election uettes by the end of the evening on Oscar and ultimately helping to launch the Civl night, so I've really got nothing to complain War. As he did in Schindler's List, Spiel about. You see, first comes the summer berg has chosen a small group of real peo blockbuster, then he immediately follows it pie and, through their story, told the stor with an Oscar-worthy message movie dur- of a much larger scar on a nation's psych ing the holidays. A couple of years ago, it I have never been one to dwell on the way was the children-for-breakfast thriller Ju- slavery affected this country. Now I appre rassic Park and then Schindler's List; now ciate some of the horror it caused. we get children for lunch in The Lost World The story is told as the running court and the brand new Amistad. Who's to room struggle to decide the slaves' fate argue with the man? He seems to know The Spanish, the Americans who "sal what he's doing. vaged" the ship and a host of others an Spielberg has gotten together with a allied against one real estate attorne couple of friends and formed a movie stu- Roger Baldwin, played by Matthew Me dio, in case you hadn't heard. Along with Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen (the richest Jewish gay guy in the world - your mother would be so happy!), he's set up Dreamworks. Their lofty goal is to make good movies, not just successful ones. In all seriousness, Amistad is their first noteworthy release, and it hints at promis- ing things to come. It is that most unusual of films, an intimate epic. It's so honest, so straightforward that everything else is sec- ondary to the story. The skill and the excel- {Center left to right] Abolitionist Theodore Joadson {playe, by Morgan Freeman]. Ensign Covey {Chiwetel Ejiofor] an. lence that went into making this film lie in lawyer Roger Baldwin {Matthew McConaughey] cnempio. the fact that you never notice all the hard the Africans' cause in Amistad. work. There may be a few maritime scenes, but no ocean liner sinks to the bot- Conaughey. He must prove that the slave tom of the Atlantic here. are of African, not Cuban, origin, to wi Amistad is the story of a slave insurrec- their freedom. tion that actually took place on the Spanish The slaves find a leader in Cinqu ship La Amistad off the coast of the United (SEEN-kay), the first of their number t States in the 1830s. Before they can be free himself on board The Amistad. Cinqu sold off, the slaves free themselves and kill works with the lawyers to tell the slaves their enslavers. They're found adrift near stories while their lives literally hang in th New England after having made an balance. attempt to sail back to Africa. Captured I'm not one to use space merely to re once again, this time by the U.S. govern- count story lines. However, I think it's a tes ment, they're thrown into jail until it can be tament to the eloquence of the director th PAGE 20 overshadowed by the brilliance of his he has presented so compelling a tale that Pete Postlethwaite, Nigel Hawthorne, was the power of the story that did it. The father. From his masterful Massachusetts I find it necessary to tell you what hap- David Paymer and even Morgan Freeman enormous tragedy is presented so simply, accent to his subtle hand gestures, Hop- pens. Come to think of it, Schindler's List blend convincingly into the settings de- the existence of slavery such a part of daily kins disappears into the skin of someone was just a series of events, a story as well, signed by Bo Welch. Welch is, in my opin- life that you cannot help but realize that a else. Only makes the period clothes truly but its impact went far beyond the rescue ion, God. Anyone who can do Batman and great injustice was being overlooked every of 1,000 Jews. It's not the production Men in Black and then turn around and do fit. day. Spielberg even takes to discuss Be warned that La Amistad begins vio- design or the performances, but the story 19th-century New England can come dec- Christianity. I would never have imagined lently. The insurrection aboard the ship is that drives these films. orate my house anytime! Even little Anna he could show such delicacy on this issue. brutal, and not without much blood. The Now let's dive in and examine those per- Paquin (of The Piano) seems to fit in as the This movie is not another plea for Os- black of skin and night is punctuated by the formances. As he did with Ralph Fiennes, adolescent Spanish Queen Isabella. cars for everyone involved. It really does silver of lightning and sea foam. Only the Spielberg has discovered another gem. As always, special attention must be aspire to meet the simple Dreamworks crimson of bleeding death will remind you Djimon Hounsou, who plays Cinque, has given to Anthony Hopkins. If he's nomi- goal of creating excellence in film. Now that this is a color film. The direction is had little formal training but brings a nat- nated for Best Actor, I will spit bullets! He that Steven Spielberg has thrown off his masterful, and the scene is incredibly pain- ural nobility to the role. As Cinque's lawyer, deserves an Oscar, it's true, but in the sup- bonds to other studios, maybe we won't ful to watch. Matthew McConaughey is very good at porting category. Hopkins plays John have to sit through Jurassic Park Part 3 I cried. And when I cried it was at weird times, but still a slacker, a distraction from Quincy Adams, son of the great John Ad- next time in order to get something like places. I'm not going to get specific, but it the unswerving period detail. Actors like ams. John Quincy Adams is a man forever Amistad. "WV Far left: ID Associates physician, Steven G. Davis, MD Personal, One-on-One Care and Attention- Something You Can Expect From illAssociates Providing you with the best ID Associatesalso offers a clini- possible medical facilities cal research unit for drug stud- and health care knowledge. ies and an ambulatory center IDAssociatesphysicians bring with a 24-hour pharmacy and a weflUhof clinical diversity nursing availability. and expertise to your care. From left to right: SO, for your medical care WI f'f f 11 f rnulti Robert W. Henderson MD cis ld h aff d we a rer a u range a mu u- Marilyn E. Levi; MD nee, cons! er test an ser- disciplinary services- from adult :::;Z~::;'~,~vices of IDAssociatesat st. Paul primary care medicine to infect- John F. T011Ulyko,MD Medical Center. Steven G. Davis, MD ious disease and HIV medicine. Durward Watson, PA.C Patrick A. Morrow, MD LIVE GAY IDID ASSOCIATES CRUISING ..~~ At SI I'alll M!'l/twl Center Cruise through 100 OjJice locations: telephone lines for a St. Paul Medical Center 0 5939 Harry Hines Blvd., Suite 800 0 Dallas. Texas 75235 0 214-879-2387 live one-on-one chat. Irving Medical Center 02001 N. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 650 o Irving, Texas 75061 0 972-253-1288 1-2&8- Medical City 012200 Park Central, Suite 220 0 Dallas, Texas 75251 0972-661·5550 404-6433 Presbyterian Medical Center 0 8210 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 700 0 Dallas, Texas 75231 0214·691-8306 DECEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 18 1997 PAGE 23 PAGE 22 he Women's Chorus of Dallas kicks off ET • Me SHAWNA ROBERTS its ninth season, "Spectacles," with "VisionsT of Sugarplums" on Friday and Sat- urday,Dec. 19 and 20, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec.21, at 3 p.m. at Caruth Auditorium. From disgruntled "elf-ettes" to angelic choruses, there'll be plenty to entertain everyone. Tick- ets ($10-$25) are available by calling (214) 219-1818.You can also warm up the season with December, the group's newest recording of holiday favorites. Call (214)219-1818, or shop for TWCD merchandise and recordings at Sammons Center for the Arts on Dec. 13 plays. The only thing is, they're nothing like and 20 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the conference Shakespeare wrote them! The story really roomon the third floor. gets going when Constance interferes to pre- The Dallas Opera marks the holidays with vent tragedy. Performances are Thursdays The Magic Flute (Die ZauberfI6te), Mozart's ($10, at 7:30 p.m.), Fridays ($15, at 8 p.m.) most successful opera, beginning this eve- and Saturdays ($15, at 8 p.m.) through Feb. ning (Dec. 12) and running for four more per- 7. The New Year's Eve opener, a fund-raiser formances at 7:30 p.m. at the Music Hall at featuring complimentary bubbly, catered food Fair Park through Dec. 27. A co-production and door prizes, begins at 8 p.m. and runs till with the Minnesota Opera, The Magic Flute 1 a.m. Tickets are $40 each and $75 for cou- was Mozart's most successful opera and his ples. Call (713)869-8927. for cash prizes first for a popular rather than a court audi- Houston's premiere risque comedy troupe, 10PM TILL 2AM ence.This exotic fairy tale about love and vir- Just for Play, closes out the year with a tue was composed as a Singspiel, an opera review of their best comedy over the last year 534 WESTHEIMER·HOUSTO with spoken dialogue between the songs, on Saturday, Dec. 27, at 9 p.m. at Main Street 713.529.8813 which are always sung in German. Additional Theater, 4617 Montrose. The Best Foreplay performances are this Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2 of 1997 is a collection of original sketch com- p.m.;Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m.; Sat- edy and song parodies. Thrill to lighthearted urday, Dec. 20, at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, bits like "Star Trek: Deep Six Nine:' "Private Dec. 27, at 7:30 p.m. Single tickets range Dick:' "Kinky Copies" and "Lesbian on a Jet from $29-$150. For tickets or more info, call Plane." A minimum donation of $10 or more the Dallas Opera at (214)443-1000. per ticket is requested, willi all proceeds go- ~~~~j~~~ ing to the Alzheimer's Association of the Greater Houston Area. Call (713)776-0248. ~~U~ ., There may still be tickets for A Tuna Christ- mas, which returns to Houston Dec. 16-21 at the all-new Theater at Bayou Place. Joe Sears and Jaston Williams bring to life 22 NEW 1998 ~1·' odd, colorful inhabitants of Tuna, "the third- smallest burg in Texas:' during the holidays. :ALENDERS ~l. Tickets ($25-$35) are available at Ticket- I•••••••••• A Master outlets or by calling (713)629-3700. ~reat Shows are Tuesday-Friday at 8 p.m., Satur- I gifts for "'1 . day at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 and 7. New Heights Theatre in Houston presents Good Night, Those fabulous ladies of Beehive and their Desdemona starring [top, '·rJ Bill Hargrove, Hal Core [bot· " i tom/ Lisa Marie Singerman and Jennifer Doctorovich. favorite fellas return for Rockin' Christmas Party, a glorious yuletime salute to the '50s, Houston's New Heights Theatre, 339 W. '60s and '70s, at the Paramount Theatre, 713 19th, celebrates the New Year with the local Congress. The jingle belle beat goes on as premiere of Good Night, Desdemona (Good the girls with the biggest hair in town hold the Morning, Juliet), by the award-winning Cana- biggest Christmas party in town. Perform- tho.e ....." dian playwright Ann-Marie MacDonald. It fol- ances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. ••• lows the misadventures of Constance Led- and Sundays at 3 p.m. through Sunday, Dec. ~-·-"L-.,upcomlng belly, lowly college instructor and perennial 21 (no shows Christmas Eve or Christmas graduate student as she pursues the source Day). And to ring in the New Year, Rockin' office parti material for Shakespeare's Othello and Christmas Party turns into Rockin' New Years Romeo and Juliet. A bit of magic sends Con- Party Friday-Sunday, Dec. 26-28 and on stance hurtling through time, space and Wednesday, Dec. 31. Tickets ($15-$35) are garbage cans to a sort of twilight zone where available at all STAR ticket outlets or by call- ~~~i\;; ..~~~•...'aI she meets the characters of her favorite ••• ing (512)469-7469. PAGE28 TWT DECEMBER12-DECEMBER1819971iiN~~TD~~~~~~~~Q7------fP~A~ECEMBE12R_DECEMBER181997 G~E:2\29 Life May Be A Box of Chocolates. Don't Expect Any Disappointments From Us! * what you see is what you get If you are coping with financial pressures, you know best what you need: the highest amount for your Life Ins~~~s:~;:. Plain and Simple:Q~~name says it all. We care e about. thefcindividthu. a..I. 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OJ ~ '" '" RITCHIE & GLASS ATTORNEYS AT LAW CRIMINAL DEFENSE SEX CASES· DWI· DRUG CASES ASSAULT • ALL CRIMINAL CASES Herb Ritchie MOTION TO REVOKE PROBATION Greg Glass BOARD CERTIFIED, CRIMINAL LAW, TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION 1744 Norfolk Phones Answered (713)521-9216 Houston 24 Hours (800)716-9216 PAGE 33 NATIONAL he Gay & Lesbian National Hotline, an all- Tolunteer, nonprofit organization that pro- kn led g'e Videsinformation, referrals and peer-counsel- Vngto the gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans- ~enderedcommunities, can be reached Mon- days-Fridays from 5-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (central time). The hot- o line number is (888)THE-GLNH (843-4564). Protease Inhibitors Timing AU ST IN going to the AIDS Food Pantry. Sexy Santas (including some local celebrity Santas) will be New Tax Laws The Forum presents "A Season of Joy," a decked out and accompanied by their Leather concert benefiting the Capital City Men's Knight elves in some of Dallas' finest clubs. Pricing Chorus,on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. In addi- Photos will cost $5 a shot and include a fes- SGLl/VGLI Every tionto the chorus, Judy Arnold (of Dreamgirls tive holiday folder. Dates include this evening, Question andBeehive fame) will perform. A$5 donation Dec. 12, from 10 p.m.-1 a.m (location to be Confidentiality You Need willbe requested at the door. Santa and Mrs. announced).; this Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 To Ask Clauswill be on hand for photographs. p.m.-1 a.m.at Buddies II with a favorite Santa Before Lady; Dec. 16 at the Dallas Eagle (Leather Get the facts Selling Your before selling your A NewYear's Eve benefit for AIDS Services Knights' monthly club night) from 9-11 p.m.; insurance policy. Life Insurance Policy of Austin and ALLGO/lnforme SIDA will be Dec. 19 back at Buddies from 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Call for our heldon Dec. 31 at the Four Seasons Hotel. and at the Eagle on Dec. 20, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Free Updated 1997 Guide 2nd£.dilion at 800-932-0050. Therewill be music, an open bar and a silent and Dec. 21 from 4 p.m.-? For more info on Or visit auction.Tickets are $75 per person. For tick- this event or the Leather Knights, call http://www.nvrnvr.com etsor more info, call (512)406-6175. (214)521-5342, ext. 868, or send e-mail to [email protected]. Project Transitions, Inc.'s holiday wish list includesa picnic table, plants, paper towels, "Furry First AID," a seminar sponsored by -888-297-2038' personal hygiene items, movie tickets, office Hill's Pet Foods, will be held in January at the • supplies and volunteer landscaping. Project Gay & Lesbian Community Center. Topics Transitionsis located at 7101-B Woodrow. For include when to call a vet, when and how to moreinfo, call (512)454-8646. treat at home, diet and nutrition, caring for injuries, home remedies, pet-to-human ill- A cabaret show featuring local drag divas is nesses, and end-of-life issues. Early registra- heldevery Monday 8 p.m.-midnight at Top of tion is recommended. Call (214)528-9254, the Marc (Katz's Deli), 618 W. 6th St. AIDS ext. 115. Services of Austin receives 100% of the covercharge. To date, over $18,000 has been Friends Associating & Relating holds a din- raisedthrough the shows. ing out party (at Luby's Cafeteria) and If it is time to sell your life insurance Christmas light tour on Tuesday, Dec. 23, be- CaD FUNDS FOR LIFE. ginning at 7 p.m. For more info, call Ken at CORPUS CHRISTI (214)328-6749. FUNDS FOR LIFE works for y !lJJiYYOi Pet Pals, a project of the Foundation for buyer. Our competitive bidding process en' he Triangle AIDS Network's AIDS Understanding (AIDS Resource Center), ounseling & Testing service, 2524 Broad- you receive the most for this VALUABLE AS provides discounted veterinary services, ay,offers free anonymous HIV testing Tues- spaying, neutering, grooming and kenneling FUNDS FOR LIFE •... dedicated to se ays-Thursdays (walk-ins) 9 a.m.-5 p.m., to clients, as well as updates on zoonotic nd by appointment on Mondays and Fridays; you .... 24 hrs.a day, 7 days a week .... always here. (pet-to-owner) infections. For more info, call rrangements can also be made for other always caring. ABSOLUTE CONFIDENTIALITV, (214)521-5214. imes. For further info, call A.C.T at (409)832- ASSURED. 648. Call Today •.. Enjoy HOUSTON Funds For Life Tomorrow! DALLAS Omega House seeks donations of items to help it carry out its mission as a residence for Member NAPWA he Leather Knights holding their "Photos people in the terminal stages of HIV disease. tth Santa" through Dec. 21, with proceeds The list includes Radio Shack gift certificates, DECEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 18 1997 PAGE 37 bendable straws, copy paper (letter and legal sizes), toilet paper, laundry detergent, indoor and outdoor floodlight bulbs, fresh fruits and vegetables (small quantities), a plain paper fax machine, juice/soda, 35mm film (200 ASA) and bedding plants. For more info, call (713}523-7110. Angelika Film Center & Cafe and AIDS Foundation Houston present a gala event the evening of Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998 to mark the grand opening of the film center and cafe, 510 Texas Ave. (Bayou Place), and the pre- miere of the new film Oscar & Lucinda. A reception at 7 p.m. will be followed by the screening of the film at 9. This event benefits AFH. Seating is limited; call (713}629-9255. Attire is "urban chic." The Center for AIDS Hope and Remem- brance Project presents a treatment mixer, an update on the latest HIV research and treatments, on Tuesday, Dec. 16, from 7-9 p.m. at 1407 Hawthorne. Asians & Friends Houston holds its annual Christmas Potluck Party this Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at a member's home. For more info about the party or the group, call Albert at (713}728-5181. Milam House will send holiday greetings to a loved one notifying that person of the donor's gift (amount undisclosed) to the HIV/AIDS residential facility, if gift is received by Dec. 20. For more details, call (713}649-6035. The AIDS Housing Coalition seeks volun- teers for a variety of positions for its TLC house emergency shelter at 117 Tuam. Needed are a computer specialist (IBM PC, Quantex, Word PT2, Quicken, etc.; 4-6 hours a week), with ability to get the agency a web page on AOL.com; an administrative assis- tant (20 hours a week; staff relief, organize and operate front office, admissions, light phone and typing); a case management men- tor (for retired case managers and and others who already have experience in the field); grant research assistant (8-16 hours a, month); and "drag mother" liaison (female; impersonator to plan, execute and perform in1 fund-raising benefits for the TLC house geno, eral fund; promotional assistance is available.. For an appointment, call (713}521-1613. "Empowerment for Living," an interfaith su port group for people with HIV, holds a pot luck meal on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Metro politan Community Church of the Resurrec tion, 1919 Decatur. For more info, call (713 861-9149. 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O~'QS;~~7VI ' PJ .::I a l> rJ ~ ~~ ~ DIIC_MBK. 18, 1964 tD rt I'D !:!. 0 !. 2 ~ ~G)G)Sl~~ ~ ~ r: ! ~~~ g ~ m::3~"U (0 III 1/1 -c ~-I~ Q~~;; aC) Mercury not only retrogrades this week but also backs into the previous sign on the 14th. -,.... -·0 ::mO"'~~9:~ ~ Qo::-l~ 3..!l! ~ 0 ,::, ., c ~" It ~"'< (D' Thismeans we can insult people and embarrass ourselves in several places at once for the :;- - " 3 -s c: ::r " ~ ~a:»:;l next two weeks. Oh, happy days! ~ ~ Cti ~ ~ 2.l>~::J~g@ s ~~~g= ~ ::> ~ ~. E,.... ~ 3: 0 ~~ ~ :;' ~ ~"£. 5 :!. :;; '"rr 3 ~ R- 2 .: a ~.g 5 ~ ~. SAGITIARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 22) A fool be inspirational leaders, but now have a ('t) -c ~ ~ 6'~..,(t) .~5. ..~ o.:~~~~~ and his/her money are soon parted, and way of turning a march into a riot. Such 5. 0 !D ~ 0= 0 ::l ~ g O-<::S-~g:@~ ~:os ~ ~ ~ that goes double for mouthy gay Sagsdur- politics can bring the corporation to its ~ -s t'D Q. 3 a 1/1 a.. N VI _. 0»!:!'3" ing retro Mercury. Let financial matters wait knees as Mercury backs into Sag on the (jl '" ~~ ~ J> g. ;;n ~ Q g ~~~g-~ ~ " 0. ~ o Z ~. E; ciJ' a ~ ~ _. CT" '" until at least after the 14th, if you can. By 14th. Don't throw your career offtrack be- ~~~5 oO'g~5' then, Mercury backs into your own sign cause things are not exactly the way they ~ = a P' .~. ~.~ '"!J -t 1/1 m O'Q and you clumsily trip your way into center should be. Let Santa spread good cheer stage. First impressions are lasting impres- first. sions, poor thing. Can you avoid wearing ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Professional is- plastic wrap until after Christmas? sues heat up to a roaring boil, but it's the CAPRICOR•.• (Dec. 23 - Jan. 20) You may not foolish gay Ramwho bleats while Mercury is be at your social best with retro Mercury. retrograde. Your point is not well taken Gay Caps may be impolitic on the first and it could be turned around to prod you meeting, so try to stick with who you know in the rump. This is not a good career until Mercury backs into Sag on the 14th. move. Then, as if you didn't have enough, After that, intuition takes off like a rocket Mercury backs into Sagittarius and fouls up booster that could crash and burn. Keep any legal proceedings. Take a recess until everything and everyone in perspective, after the holiday. cousin; there's no need to bite just be- TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Proud Bulls cause someone barks. should double-check travel plans this week AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Your best when Mercury retrogrades. Tickets go charitable gay efforts may not have the in- astray and baggage travels to the far tended effect with retro Mercury, but take reaches of the earth when you're stuck in heart, Aqueerius; what seems like a small Cleveland. The real test occurs after the gesture now will eventually blossom into 14th when Mercury backs into Sag and de- something affirmative and strengthening. constructs love affairs. Actions speak After the 14th, Mercury backs into Sagand louder and prouder than words, so don't can cause some miscommunication among say a peep. Show 'em how you feel. friends. Don't panic; by Christmas you'll all GEMI •.•I (May 22 - June 21) Laugh and the be bosom buddies again. world laughs with you; weep and you sleep PISCES (Feb. 20 - March 20) It's possible to alone. Retro Mercury can throw cold water push the group dynamic into a wayward on a hot patoot if you allow thoughts to action during retro Mercury. Pink Fish can become public displays. My advice is to for- PAGE 41 TWr DECEMBER.12 - DECEMBER 18 1997 give and forget because after the 14th, Mercury's antics go beyond the flesh and ICII~I~~\A\ could impact the totality of your partner- ship. Thankfully, all is well after Christmas so wrap and box it until then. CA~CER(June 22 - July 23) The yin/yang of l\~I~Jllr relationships may become too much to dis- entangle during Mercury's retrograde. Pink 2130 SOUTH CONGRESS Crabsstir up the embers with a few badly chosen words or blow the whole darn AUSTIN (512) 442-5719 partnership to smithereens if they're too mouthy. It's a relief to deal with miscommu- OPEN 7 DAYS nications on the job when Mercury retros 9:00 AM - 7:00 AM into Sag on the 14th. Luckily, Santa stuffs your stocking with a reprieve. LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23) Proud Leos eat TWO THEATERS crow on the job if they insist on roaring their misguided opinions to all and sundry this week. Retro Mercury advises you to ALL MALE THEATERS quell the bellow and take things as they SUNDAY THROUGH come at work. This, too, shall pass, after the 14th, Mercury slides back into Sag and FRIDAYl dampens any fun endeavors. Yeah, the party was last week! Oh well, at least all is back to normal in time for New Year's. AUSTIN'S BESTSELECTION VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23) Your gay muse VIDEO RENTALS & SALES hastaken time off this week, so don't try to beat a creative thought out of that stub- born mind of yours. Anything artistic or fun will have to wait until Mercury retros back into Sagon the 14th. At that time, you'll be more concerned with family issues. I'm all for coming clean to relatives, but it's now best to wait until after Christmas. Words come out more effectively then. LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Don't deal with home issues during the Mercury retro- grade. Proud Libras cannot win with rela- tives and cannot plan a home improvement project without wasting time and going astray. Communications become more problematic after the 14th when Mercury retros into Sag. Take a breath and watch What you say! Even diplomatic Libras can catch Sagfoot-in-mouth disease. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Expect static on the chat line with retro Mercury. Gay Scorps are not at the top of their expres- sive form and should avoid any public speaking before the 14th. After that, Mercury backs into Sag and causes some confusion and miscommunication in fiscal matters. The secret is to buy low and sell high, but Mercury may do the opposite. Become well-endowed after Xmas. For entertainm~n~~~~~;~~E~~rot/R~~~i~r /R;:;~V~the Sun thsign ~nd ascendant. For a free ascendant calculation, send birthdate, time, ~ace, name of this publication and SASE to: LICHTENSTEIN; PO Box 1726; A Id Chelsea Station, NY, 10011. Also check out my new Website at CCessNewAge,conVStargayzer. lWTDECEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 18 1997 ~ PAGE 43 MAL elU /2J::::-ALCCN" EXCLUSIVE JelfPalmer From FVP-108 IIHeatwave" To order my video call: 1-800-227- 3717 ?~ "tv-t~~ utl b~ b --ft'1-' ~\:yL l..-..r~~ \.,.~ ~~ ~ ()~~., HOUSTON INDEP. BILLIARDS MEET HOUSTON - The Independent Billiard ~eagueof Houston holds the last meeting of its fall season next Thursday, Dec. 18, at 8 p.m. at Charlie's Coffee Shop, located at 1102Westheimer. An election will be held for the currently vacantposition of vice-president. In addition, • rnembers will vote on the location of the call (713)522-9612. 1.lI..L:.L.l:.I~1 awards banquet and on the recipient of the Sticky Wickets is in first place in the Inner sportsmanship Award. Loop Alternatives, followed by Primal Urge There will be a tournament after the meet- and Inner Loop This. For the men, David ing at 9:30 p.m. which will be played at the Furlong bowled high scratch game of 246 Ripcord, 715 Fairview. The tournament is and Bob Roberts serie of 655. Brian Honey- open to all IBL members and guests. The cutt had high handicapped game and Mace entrancefee is $5. Adams series. For the women, LuEllen Davis bowled high scratch game of 189, Linda Dees had high scratch series of 550, Sharon OAK LAWN SOCCER Goodwin had high handicapped game and Ida Lemos handicapped series. For more GAMES info, call Tom at (713)522-9612. DALLAS - The Oak Lawn Soccer Club First place in the Wednesday Night Mixers continues its wintor indoor season with a is held by Gutter Bumpers, followed by game this evening Trouble?? Us?? and 5 Quick Picks. For the (Dec. 12) against LASO men, Lyn Vannoy bowled high scratch game at 8:15 p.m. at Inwood 234 and series of 629. Patrick Debenport Soccer Center (14800 had handicapped game and series. For the Inwood Rd. in Addison). women, Myrna Collins bowled high scratch Practices are still game of 203 and series of 503, wihie Rhonda held Wednesday Eve- Egerton had high handicapped game and nings from 6-8 p.m. and Marla Aizenshtat series. For more info, call Saturday mornings (713)522-9612. from 10 a.m.-noon. The The Monday Night Women's League re- practice location is ports that first place is held by Bitches in North Dallas High Beautiful Shirts, followed by Three Beauties School. Wednesday and the Beast, Maybe, Maybe Not and practice is in one of the 4 G.I.w. For more info, call (281)437-6218 . ...•_II.J/.••. auditoriums, and Saturday practice is on the soccer field. More info (schedules, news, photos, etc.) on the Oak Lawn Soccer Club is available on the Web at http://web2.air- mail.netlastrojetl olsc.htm. HOUSTONMETRO HOUSTON BOWLING BILLIARDS HOUSTON - In the latest standings re- HOUSTON - Dec. 16 is the last date for Ported to TWT SPORTS, Love Is Hard on the player status change in the Houston Metro- Knees and Spacely Sprockets are in a tie for politan Billiard League, Inc., and the group's first place, followed by Holes in Our Jocks in third monthly meeting will be held Dec. 21 at third. Mace Adams bowled high scratch 2 p.m. at the Outpost. Half of the season's game of 259 and high handicapped game, dues ($28 per person or $140 per team) must while Ron Grose bowled scratch series of be paid at that time, and the group will vote 706 and handicapped series. For more info, on party bids. \WI PAGE 50 TWTDECEMBER12 - DECEMBER18 ]991llWT DECEMBER12 _ DECEMBER18 1997 PAGE 51 bacher's defeat, saying that while the Re- munity with nonprofit organizations and for ANNISE PARKER publican candidate was not personally his years of civic volunteerism. BECOMES HOUSTON'S anti-gay, he should have made a stronger Earlier this year, McGehee received the effort to attract "a broad cross-section of prestigious Crystal Award for Outstanding FIRST OPENLY GAY voters who are fiscally conservative but Variety Programming from Dallas Commu- ELECTED OFFICIAL socially moderate." Carpenter also con- nity TeleVision for his television show demned the Mosbacher campaign'S use of highlighting Dallas' Cathedral of Hope She Gets Easy Win for an anti-gay letter sent to conservative MCC. He received the George Kennedy City Council at-Large Pos. 1; voters. Award in 1995 from DCTV for his years as Brown Survives Close Race The national Gay and Lesbian Victory a producer and volunteer. As a television Fund had recommended Parker's candi- producer for DCTV, McGehee continues to To Capture Mayor's Office. dacy to its members for financial support, Houston. and the organization's leaders were ecsta- HOUSTON - A long wait by the city's Other winning runoff candidates who tic over her win. gay and lesbian community came to an had gay support were Chris Bell for City "Houston's fairminded voters were look- end last Saturday with the election of com- Council at-Large Pos. 4 (both HGLPC PAC ing for the best-qualified candidate for the munity leader and activist Annise Parker to and Log Cabin), Carroll Robinson for at- job and Annise Parker clearly fits the bill," Houston City Council. She becomes the Large Pos. 5 (HGLPC PAC) and Carol said Brian Bond, the Victory Fund's Exec- first openly gay or lesbian person elected Smith (Log Cabin Republicans) for a seat utive Director. "Her overwhelming victory in Houston and joins the very short list of on the Houston Community College Board in our nation's fourth-largest city is a win- such officials in Texas. of Trustees. But the focus for most gay vot- win situation for all Houstonians and for Running for at-Large Pos. 1, Parker ea- ers Saturday evening was on Parker's gay men and lesbians everywhere." sily won the runoff against her opponent, race, and observers credited her win to a "Fairminded voters know that good gov- Don Fitch, drawing around 58% to his very well run campaign. 42%. The two candidates had qualified for ernment doesn't come in a certain color or last Saturday's race by placing second and gender or sexual orientation," the Fund's first, respectively, in the Nov. 4 general Political Director, Kathleen DeBold, added. election. "Good government comes from good lead- "It's a historic event, but in terms of the ership, which is exactly what Annise brings campaign, we did all the traditional things to her city." introduce new gay and lesbian programs that a campaign needs to do, and we exe- Parker said Saturday there are several to the Dallas community. Dallas PBS affili- cuted them perfectly," Parker said Satur- issues she'll focus on at City Hall. "I want ate KERNKDTN recognized McGehee as day evening after addressing a crowd of to work on the things I've been talking Volunteer of the Year in 1995 and 1996. cheering supporters at Riva's Italian Res- about for a long time," Parker said of her McGehee has also volunteered to assist taurant in the Montrose area. "I think, goals. "I want to be an effective represen- ACLU Regional Director Diana Philip and because I've built so many ties over the tative, I want to deal with regional issues, I the ACLU northern region in the area of last 20 years in different parts of Houston, want to deal with environmental issues. public relations. that helped a lot running citywide." But also, just by my presence I'm going to Upcoming ACLU projects include cele- Parker will be sworn in Jan. 2 along with make a difference in terms of gay, lesbian brations of the anniversary of the Bill of other winners. and transgendered issues." Rights on Dec. 15 and the anniversary of Another nail-biter came in the race for Roe v. Wade on Jan. 22, 1998. mayor, which was contested by Lee Brown DALLAS CHAPTER OF and Rob Mosbacher. Although Houston city elections are officially nonpartisan, this Winning City Council candidate Annise Parker was con· ACLU ApPOINTS GAY HOUSTON AGENCIES gratulated at her victory party Saturday by supporters Lane year the contest for mayor took on a de- Lewis fl], president of HGLPC, and Brooks Ballard. ACTIVIST TO BOARD HOLD HEALTH FAIR cidedly partisan cast in the last few weeks; Brown was backed largely by Democrats "Annise Parker ran this election exactly Randall Austin McGehee ON MONDAY FOR and Mosbacher by Republicans. Opinion right," said Dale Carpenter, co-chair of the Will Also Assist Group PEOPLE WITH HIV polls had shown the race close, and in fact Log Cabin Screening Committee, in a With Public Relations. early returns Saturday evening gave Mos- statement his organization released Sun- 'Jingle, Rock & Enrollment' I bacher a slight lead. But when all the bal- day. "She ran as a fiscal conservative and DALLAS - The Dallas chapter of the Will Provide Assistance to I lots had been counted, Brown won with a touted her record of service and her ideals American Civil Liberties Union has an- Those Signing Up for bit over 52% to Mosbacher's 47%. Brown's to all the people of Houston .... That she nounced the appointment of gay activist Medicaid Managed Care election is another first for Houston, as he won at all as an openly gay person is fan- and television producer Randall Austin will be the city's first mayor from an ethnic tastic; that she won an at-large race is McGehee to the rights group's Board of HOUSTON - HIV-positive Medicaid minority group. nothing short of phenomenal. She has bro- . Trustees. consumers who need more information Brown and Parker both had the support ken down a lot of stereotypes already and Board member Bill Pyles, Assistant about their health-care options are being of the Houston Lesbian & Gay Political will open the door to more of us in the ACLU Director of Development for Texas, urged to attend the "Jingle, Rock and En- Caucus PAC, and Parker was also en- future," Carpenter said. nominated McGehee to the ACLU position rollment" health fair this Monday, Dec. 15. dorsed by Log Cabin Republicans of Carpenter also drew a lesson from Mos- for his outstanding work in the Dallas com- The event will include participation by all of PAGE 53 PAGE 52 TWT DECEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 18 1997 lWT DECEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 18 1997 the Medicaid health care maintenance efforts at "Absolutely Fabulous & Off the organizations for the STAR and STAR+ Wall," a benefit for AIDS Foundation Hous- PLUS programs, offered by the Texas De- ton on Jan. 31, 1998. Jones founded Hous- partment of Health and Human Services. ton Endowment, Inc., which has long been Additionally, Medicaid consumers can par- a significant contributor to the fight against ticipate in on-site enrollment opportunities HIV in the Houston area. with Maximus, the contracted enrollment Highlights of the event, to be held at agent for the State of Texas. JAGS in the decorative center, will include "We are in a time when early interven- fine foods, dancing, a silent auction and tion by knowledgeable and experienced live entertainment by Austin's Memphis providers can mean the difference be- Train' and Twin Connection. Co-chairs are tween life and death for persons with HIV," Ed Smith, Vice President of Public Rela- said Harry Livesay, organizer of the fair, tions for Foley's, and Cherri Carbonara, last week. "It is vital that HIV-positive Med- Director of Marketing for COR ESTAFF icaid consumers make informed choices Services. abou their health care." Livesay is Director "Jesse Jones was a trailblazer in his of the Bering Advocacy Project. day," Sara Seiber, Executive Director of "This event will give Medicaid con- AFH, said last week. "During the 1940s, at sumers in our community an opportunity to the height of segregation, Mr. Jones took a ask questions about providers and ser- bold step and created minority scholar- vices in a comfortable setting," Sandra ships. His living legacy continues to follow Wicoff, the Public Policy Coordinator of as evidenced by Houston Endowment's AIDS Foundation Houston, said. "The longstanding support of HIV/AIDS causes, event will hopefully encourage persons even in the early days when the disease with HIV to enroll in Medicaid managed was greatly midunderstood." care early, and avoid having their health While the evening will benefit all of care providers selected for them." AFH's programs and services, the focus Monday's health fair runs from 10 a.m.- will be on "Project: A Friendly Haven," an 5 p.m. in the Fellowshop Hall at Bering apartment complex for low-income HIV- Memorial United Methodist Church, 1440 positive women and their children sched- Harold. uled to open Jan. 1. Haven was made pos- The open enrollment period for the sible in part by a lead grant from Houston STAR Program and STAR+PLUS Pro- Endowment to purchase the land. grams runs through Feb. 1, 1998. After To show their support for Haven and the that date, a health care provider will be fight against HIV/AIDS, children from 14 selected for any Medicaid consumers who schools around the Houston area are have not enrolled. painting tiles that will be put together to The Enrollment Health Fair is being make a "Living Wall' on site at Haven. This organized by the Bering Advocacy Project, project, a continuation of last year's "Living the Center for AIDS, AIDS Foundation Wall" panels, provides students a chance Houston, the WAM Foundation, the PWA to learn about HIV/AIDS and to display Coalition-Houston, AVES, the Montrose compassion through creative expression. Counseling Center and the Montrose Members of the Absolutely Fabulous Clinic. Host Committee - including Mayor Bob Lanier and wife Elise Lanier, Carolyn Farb JANUARY 31 GALA and Jackson Hicks - will get things started during a kickoff party Thursday, To BENEFIT AIDS Jan. 8, at the opening of the Angelika The- ater at Bayou Place. The Angelika, an art FOUNDATION HOUSTON film center, has chosen AFH as the bene- ficiary for the opening of its second loca- 'Absolutely Fabulous & tion. The evening includes hors d'oeuvres, Off the Wall'Will Honor Legacy of cocktails and a screening of the new movie Philanthropist Jesse H. Jones. Oscar and Lucinda. For tickets and more information, con- HOUSTON - Houston legend Jesse H. tact Teri Prats or Gregory Perrin at (713) Jones will be honored for his philanthropic 623-6796. _ PAGE 54 TWT DECEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 18 1997 here are simply so many great records T floating around at the moment that We hardly know where to begin this week. But VISIT HOUSTON let's start with the latest from one of this AND STAYAT THE year's brightest underground camps, Brainbug. Their latest, "Benedictus," a ~®llil~cr®~@ 0llilllil hard and lovely romp along the same lines as "Nightmare," works all the chemicals Walk to 13 Gay Bars with its irresistibly and epically dark pro- Queen Bed • TV • VCR duction that's tailor-made for mavens of the Gay Movies • Phone underground. The track is available do- mestically from the girls at Strictly Rhythm, Priced Right • Gay Owned but we discovered it on Volumex/UK, sport- FRIENDLY ing an ovah remix by Club 69 of "Nightmare" on the flip side .... The "Basic & Butch" Gay A few weeks ago, we told you all about Male Bed & Breakfast the DJ Dado record "Coming Back," which is just sending dance floors into a state. Guest House Dado was a pioneer when it came to the genre of dance music known as "Dream In the Gay Bar District Music." However, Dado's songs of late ganglion! ... ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED have taken a welcome turn down the path of divahood and provided more of a party If you're into tha flava, yo, hop on a copy 408 AVONDALE anthem-ish vibe. In the past few weeks, of the debut album from K-Ball. When you we've received several e-mails asking for hear this Warner Bros. debut collection, (800)357-1228 more things like this. A must-have for fans you'll understand why it's called On My of this type of music is certainly the new Way. The Los Angeles native is just that, Robert Miles feat. Kathy Sledge. Miles on her way to becoming an artist whose hits the circuit party nail on the head with music you will enjoy and whose per- his new collaboration, "Freedom." At 124 formances you won't want to miss. Strong BPM, this baby rides nicely on any turn- vocals, a commitment to hard work and a table, and the lush remix provided by stage show that earned her an opening Frankie Knuckles is all the drama ... as spot on the Immature tour this fall is why usual .... this young lady is 'Doin' It for Herself." If you're in need of a nice dose of some- K-Ball's first single, "Do It on the Upside," thing that's dripping with piano and oozing features Dat Nigga Daz from Dog Pound uplifting female vocals, pick up a copy of on the remix ... wuuurk, mama! "Right Before My Eyes" by Jennifer Bol- Since we're chillin' wit some jamz here, ton. Ouch! This lovely hi-house romp is scope the new album from DJ Krush. A found on Jailhouse Records out of the UK. big player on the hip-hop scene since the If you're into the love to Infinity- or Danc- early '80s, Krush has been well received ing Divaz-type productions, this one's right on the international club scene. Milight, his up your alley.... third album, finds the performer in a more Two "tracky" records come our way this contemplative and positive mood. Moving week from the folks over at Submarine. away from gansta rap, he aims to send a How about someone finally releasing a positive message to the world as well as a Kadoc record in the U.S.?! Check out this positive contribution to the world of hip- smashing follow-up to the flawless "Night hop. It's also the first time that Krush has Train" track from awhile back. This record collaborated with a female artist on the sports big, dark, ominous production and international level. Eri Ohno, a famous it's being said there'll a second set of re- Japanese jazz singer, contributed to the mixes by DJ Supreme, Capricorn 2 and album while Deborah Anderson (a new Sash to follow! Rumor has it that they'll artist with MoWax) has provided the bril- also be releasing "Night Train" next year, liant "Skin Against Skin." Mi/ight is a collec- complete with all new US remixes .... tion offering diverse and interesting inter- Also grab a copy of The Porn Kings' lat- pretations of Krush's sound. Umm ... gotta est, "Amour." This follow-up to "Up to No luvit! Good" is yet another great bouncin', And that's dance music THIS WEEK IN swingin' party record for your gay TEXAS. .., PAGE 58 TWT DECEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 18 1997 PAGE 59 DALLAS TEA - "The Joyous Sounds of with their infamous eye-opener specials for holidays upon us, you can bet that Tom, Christmas" is the title of the fifth annual all you early birds. You'd be surprised how Gary and the whole gang are gearing up concert by the Turtle Creek Chorale many hot men you'll find at the Door on for some terrific times. Get in on the great benefiting the work of the AIDS Outreach weekends. Sometimes the after-hours par- music and their fabulous dance floor, Ministry Church of the Transfiguration and ties just spillover into the next morning. the AIDS Interfaith Network. The concert is Everyone knows the party is always hotter this Sunday, Dee. 14, at 7 p.m. at the at the Hidden Door, and it always starts at church, located at 14115 Hillcrest at 7 in the morning and noon on Sundays.... Spring Valley. To reserve your tickets, call Sue Ellen's opens at 3 p.m. offering ARTTIX at (214)871-ARTS. Tickets are only cheap prices on well drinks and domestic $15 each, and a reception will follow the longnecks with happy hour prices until1 0 concert. See you all there to kick off the p.m. on Tuesdays.On their front patio, also outrageous emcee Wayne Smith keeps the holidays .... on Tuesdays, check out the club's 10 p.m. action going starting at 10 p.m .... JR'shas something for you to enjoy concert with live music. You never know which always has the best dancers around, Dallas Eagle'sgot the hottest after hours every day and they invite you to slip into who you'll find at i like the couples shown above. Find out all every Saturday night, and you know the something comfortable starting at 11 a.m. the popular corner the details about the club's upcoming weekends in December will be hotter than with lunch, which is served until 4 p.m. club. Dwayne and events from your favorite friendly staffer ever. Get on over and see Mark, Matt and and happy hour prices until 10 p.m. Check Kathy [right, I-r] tonight.... the guys who make the Eagle one of the out this week's reduced prices on well know exactly where Bamboleo's Thirsty Thursdays are still the hottest men's clubs in the state. Dallas drinks, domestic longnecks and Smirnoff the fun is. Find out best party night with no cover, drink spe- Eagle welcomes the Leather Knights this vodka. The hostesswith the mostest at JR's for yourself this cials all night and the hottest dance music Sunday for their Klub Knight and Holiday is none other than Wanda, and she'll be weekend .... to be found anywhere. The customers are Party starting at 9 p.m. Leather Knights' presenting her very own version of the hol- Check out the shows upstairs in the hot, too. Justtake a Lord Davis invites everyone to their cele- iday favorite with a difference. "It's A Rose Room. You never know who you'll look at Gabriel [left] bration of the group's fifth anniversary, WANDA-ful Life" is scheduled for Sunday, run into. Customers Racquel and Sierra and then get on over complete with a ceremony and Investiture. Dee. 21 at 10 p.m. with a seasonal cast of Nicole [below, I-r] wouldn't think of miss- Fe _ and see what other The event is scheduled for Jan. 10 and 11, scores of Wanda's friends to entertain hunks are waiting for with tickets available for $25, which everyone, and proceeds benefit the Sam you this weekend. includes Saturday's hors d'oeuvres at the Houston Elementary School. ... Miss Gay Dallas Dallas Eagle, the State Dinner at the County Pageant is Harvey Hotel from 7-10:30 p.m., the scheduled for Friday, Awards and Investiture Ceremony at the Jan. 16. Contact Eagle from 10:30 p.m.-4 a.m. and then Alfredo for applica- Sunday's brunch and champagne toast. The tions and details .... advance registration deadline is Jan. 3, and ing out on one of the shows. Rose Room Moby Dick's weekly fall lineup has it's strongly recommended due to limited regular cast members are the top entertain- something special for your viewing plea- seating. R.S.v.P.to (214)331-5239 or by ers in the business. You'll have a wonderful sure every day and night each week. That's mail to Leather Knights; P.O. Box 190111; TMC opens at 1 p.m. with happy hour time with all their regular cast stars and where our CRUISE CAM- Dallas, TX 75219 .... until 10 p.m., and their double elimination special guests upstairs at Village Station. ERA snapped Ricardo ,Alternatives of New Fine Arts makes pool tournament with emcee Wanda You'll be seeing stars when you get into the Ruiz [right] getting in your holiday shopping easier for the holi- beginning at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays always Rose Room ton ight. ... on the fun. They offer days by opening early and staying open draws the best of the brawny billiardiers Brock has lots of items for gift giving at "Gay Family Feud" late night, too. They're ready to help you like Doug and Richard [above, I-r]. They the Leather By Boots location at 2525 every Wednesday at 10 with your list of stocking stuffers for all of offer cheap prices on well drinks, domestic Wycliff. Stop in and make your choice p.m. Your Feud host is the special men in your life. Make your longnecks and call liquor until 10 p.m., from jackets, lace side pants, workout Steve Andrews and the way to Alternatives this week and check too .... gloves and more. Don't forget that Leather contestants are from out all the videos they've got for sale and Hidden Door celebrated their anniver- By Boots is a late-night drop-off poi nt for local organizations, and rental. All your favorite calendars are now sary last night and you can bet the celebra- the food pantry. If you get to the pantry too the bonus round will in stock, too, and of course their wide vari- tion will be going all weekend, with all the late to drop off your donation, just swing star members of the ety of magazines is beyond belief. Check it well-wishers stopping in to wish Tony and by Leather By Boots and Brock will make audience. That means you can play the out at your man-to-man headquarters.... the guys all the best in the future. Their sure they get it the next day. You can finish bonus round. If your organization would Crews Inn has all the Christmas spirit friendly attitude and hospitality make them that Christmas shopping list while you're like to sign up "Gay Family" to compete in that you can handle and they're ready to a must-see party destination for the men of there, too .... the Feud, give Laurie a call at (214) spread a little of that feeling around this Dallas. The Thursday lineup just got better Round-Up Saloon's always a lot of fun 520-2497. Gong Show Thursdays are a season. Make your way over this weekend with beer bust from 7 p.m.-11 p.m. They from the minute the doors open. Get there scream, with talent of all kinds signing up and check out all the decorations. They open daily at 7 a.m. and noon on Sundays early and get in on all the action. With the by 9:30 p.m. to compete at 10 p.m. while really make everyone feel welcome and PAGE 60 TWT DECEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 18 1997 TWT DECEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 18 1997 PAGE 61 the place always has a lot going on for you TWT sent you for a special discount. See to enjoy. Make sure you get over for the their ad in this issue for more information. Bill Sanders, D.V.M. club's infamous Crews Inn Tuesdays- HOUSTON TEA - This Sunday at 8 The Loven Inn they're a Dallas phenomenon that really p.m., Rich's celebrates the season with a packs the place to the rafters during the Holiday Turnabout Show benefiting the 2525 WycliH, Suite 103 holidays. Don't try to figure out why charities of Christmas In July, The Garden Dallas, Texas 75219 they're packed with hot men in flannel Party and Outrage. Join the members of (214)520·8835 shirts, boots, sweat and tight jeans. Need these organizations and the Rich's staff for we say more?.. - an evening of fun and frolic and enjoy a Zippers offers their traditional toast of well drinks until 10 p.m. dancing dudes seven Loyal club patrons Albert and Brent nights a week. Our [below, I-r] are sure to be there for this CRUISE CAMERA cap- Jacuzzi Suites· Continental Breakfast tured hot and hunky Morgan [right] strut- Pool· Hot Tub· Color TV • Phones ting around in his Walking Distance to Bars & Excellent Restaurants Stetson. Heat up your Central location & Close to the Galleria & Medical Center night...fall into 45 Minute Drive to Galveston & Space Center Houston Fitzhugh... for a great time.... I_! T. CALL TOLL FREE Veterinary Hospital & Grooming Salon The Brick welcomes Cheer Dallas and 800/779-5224 the men that make Colossus the annual fabulous event. If you're looking for 50110vell Blvd.. Houston, TX77006 event you don't want to miss. New Year's something to get your weekend off to a great start, Fuel Fridays with deejay Chris Help Ensure Your Pet's Safe Eve has never been like this, with the IIII 713/522-5224 (In Houston) . 713/528-6708 FAX Cirque d'Hommes as the theme; do you Sill, Atomic Music's deejay Fusion and the Return With HOME AGAIN FOUNDING really need to know anything else about it? always glamorous M. Pussycat will make sure you're revved up and ready to go. On A Critical Link Between Lost & Found GH GLCC CHARTERMEMBER Make your plans to be there for the New I' Year's Eve party to beat them all. Advance the other end of the weekend, Trash Disco I tickets for Colossus: Cirque d'Hommes are Sundays will keep your boogie-woogie on sale now and you can find out more dancin' shoes movin' and groovin' with II from your favorite bartender.... retro music, reduced-price well, beer and i call and no cover all night long.... The Club Houston is geared up and ready for their annual Christmas party. Tomorrow evening at 10 p.m., the excitement begins with a complimentary buffet and beverages. And since a holiday ~Iill celebration isn't any fun without presents, 'j/apP!f the list of door prizes includes a color TV, a boom box, a clock radio and much, Midtowne Spa's Sunday Strip Off always much more.... brings out the hottest of men. Our CRUISE The musical lineup at Heaven always CAMERA caught Niko, Hunter and Evan has something for everyone. EI Nino [above, I-r] heating up the night at Wednesdays feature DJ Kamikaze spinning ,!l!!fif::!S50 alon Midtowne. You should, too. Reservations an incredible mix of Latin and progressive are bei ng taken for Dee. 31, when house. Fierce Fridays Midtowne blows in the New Year. Check and deejay Steve }s88 OAK LAWN SUITE 119'-1110 processi Underwood [right] (2141,26-7080 • DAllAS out their website at www. midtowne- spa.com/spa for more information .... bring you hot new The guys at Turtle Creek Photo can help dance music all night you with all your photographic developing long. Underground and reprints, enlargements and processing. Saturdays and deejay They've got frames, albums and all the Shawn Byrne will take things to keep, store and present your best you on a musical photos. Stop in at their Turtle Creek Village journey around the Shopping Center location and tell them world. Every Saturday PAGE 63 TWT DECEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 18 1997 night, Heaven is also the final destination Gentry and warm up to the club's sizzling If you're still looking for a great gift, get of the 800 Pacific Block Party. Beginning at strip contests on Sunday and Wednesday on over to Basic Brothers. Helpful store the Santa Fe Bar and Patio at 9 p.rn., each and Boy Toy dancers every night. ... r Ji~""'.!i:.A. club offers you 30 minutes of reduced- This Sunday, the BRB welcomes the ,n price well drinks and longnecks.... third annual Miracle On Brazos Street Christamas show, "Angels Among Us," a benefit for the infants in the care of the Loving Arms Foundation. Presented by Armand & Company, the show begins at 8 p.m. The star-studded cast of entertainers includes Armand Posas,Tuna Melt, Clint York, Nevada, Johnny Montgomery, Jody Travis, Devon DeVasquez, lame Roberts and many, many more.... staffers Clarence, Ken, Oscar, Rod and Super stocking stuffers can always be Rusty [above, l-r] can show you their On your holiday party planner, you'd found at the Midtowne Spa. Guest dancers sensational selection of perfect presents. You're going to better mark Saturday, Dee. 20 as the day to Rob and C}. will be on stage tonight at 10 And if you don't want to get out in the be at JR'sannual customer-appreciation p.m. On Saturday, Dee. 20, The Garage holiday traffic, you can shop online at Christmas party. Friendly bartenders David returns with another exciting evening of www.basicbrothers.com .... and Steven [above, l-r] will be there just levi and leather. Reservations are now Speaking of shopping, Houston has a waiting to serve you a holiday toast of being taken for Midtowne's New Year's Eve new spot for holiday club wear and we're fantastically reduced-price well drinks and blowout. A catered buffet, a champagne happy to welcome Jove to the pages of longnecks from 8-10 p.m. to thank you for toast at midnight, party favors, door prizes TWT. This groovy new apparel emporium is ni your continuing patronage. JR'sSRO and lots of dancers will make this grand at 1424 Westheimer in the old Sheer Sundays are a great way to wrap up your celebration complete .... Insanity location on The Curve.... weekend. With that infamous well vodka One thing you can always count on at Tomorrow afternoon, Fitness Exchange is juice drink special, karaoke from 6-11 Pacific Street is hot men, hot music and having a holiday open house from 1-6 p.m. and male strip at 11 p.m., a good cheap drinks and the club's sixth annual p.m. Everyone's invited to come and enjoy time is sure to be had by all. ... Community Staff Party is sure to be no a complimentary buffet and free workout This Sunday, Mary's and The Westheimer exception. There'll be presents, pictures sessions.This might be a good time to start stockina year." Street Festival invite you to join them for with Santa and lots of other fun stuff to on your New Year's resolutions .... ~Is Christmas In Montrose. The festivities will make your holidays bright. The P.S.party include caroling at 5 p.m., the community action is also highlighted by Leather and ~~,i~~t .111' 0 tree-lighting ceremony at 7 p.m., Mary's Flesh Fantasy Night on Saturday with no customer-appreciation party at 7:30 p.m. cover for those in erotic leather, Sunday and photos with Santa on Mary's patio .... Male Overload where i , no shirt means no cover and Tuesday Executive Night featuring no cover with your business card. Seven nights a week, shameless At last Sunday's open house at the dancers Iike Christian Montrose Counseling Center, co-founders Foxx [rightJ take to and original board members Ron Pearson, the Cages of James Kuhn, John O'Donnell and Marion HOUSTON HAS A Last Sunday, Gentry staffers Kip, Eric, Val Decadence to tease Coleman [above, l-r] were on hand to and Chad [above, l-r] donned their gayest and please all night witness the installation of a special plaque NEW SPOT FOR apparel for "Let Us Dazzle You," the club's long.... that has been created to honor them and HOLIDAY CLUB WEAR annual turnabout show benefiting the Over at Vera's Closet, the QT's staff is all others who were instrumental in the Bering Care Center. This Sunday, Xavier abuzz about the club's all-new Saturday Center's founding. Awards were also Luna and Shelby St. John crown their night shows. From 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Shawna presented for outstanding service to the JOVE successors at the 1998 Mr. and Miss Roberts hosts the Hot Male Strip-Off with Center by staff, interns, volunteers and Gentry Pageant.Additional information and delightful cash prizes for the winners. The others. Congratulations to an agency that 1424 WESTHEIMER applications are available at the bar. If the weekends are wild at Westheimer's most plays an invaluable role in the Houston ON THE CURVE weather's making you chilly, get on over to unique nightspot.. .. community. PAGE 65 PAGE 64 TWT DECEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 18 1997 lWT DECEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 18 1997 SAN ANTONIO TEA - On Thursday, We found adorable 1031 NE Loop 410 • San Antonio Dee. 18, the Eagle Mountain Saloon Sparks bartender Qdl n (210) 821-5345 presents "Holiday Switch Night" with all of Robert [right] doling ~ W ll&J@@ ulll@;, the club's fun-loving staffers donning their out cocktails with a 1UAS gayest apparel. On Dee. 24, the club is dash of holiday cheer having an employee Christmas party, along during a recent Friday JOCKS with a birthday celebration for club owner night on the town. John Downum. Everyone is invited to join Don't forget to check FRAT the EMS family for a heaping helping of out Sparks' wicked BOYS holiday spirit at the club with something little brother bar, The for everyone .... Crew, downtown on the Riverwalk. Daily happy hour and unbelievable nightly drink specials coupled with all the festive Riverwalk beauty make it a must on your holiday "to do" list.. .. The gang over at the Bonham Exchange is gearing up for an absolutely huge New Year's Eve blowout featuring a champagne toast, a complimentary buffet at midnight Our CRUISE CAMERA caught local party and party favors galore. The Bonham's people Jaime and Lauren [above, I-r] weekly party action is highlighted by sampling some seasonal excitement at The Shante Whitney's star search on Monday Annex. Tonight, the Chain of Command and the Hot Hot Chest Contest for men hosts a benefit show for Krissie's Kids, so and women every Wednesday. 9EBftA)' 1216 Euclid @ Locust .• ~z. (210) 472-2800 come on over and support a worthwhile AUSTlNteaCIOUS - God rest ye www.zebraz.com cause. Every Monday at midnight, the "Mary" gentlemen, let nothing you dismay. Annex and the Eagle Mountain Saloon We're going to the gay bar, they're open have drawings for great prizes. Tickets are Christmas Day.... Just a little Yuletide jingle available Monday-Thursday from your for our readers. The malls are packed with favorite bartenders.... wide-eyed, crazy people, each one with a Saint doorman charge card whose numbers have melted Brian [left] welcomes away from overuse. Whew! Now that's the FREE DALLAS CHAT everyone to the club's way to shop!. .. super holiday show over 4,500 callersper day on Dec. 21, featuring the ultra Hot Chocolate and the live vocal talents of former Miss Continental Plus Denise Russell plus 1-214.748·8989 Sunday regulars J! - I Pauletta Leigh, Shady Lady and Erica Andrews, with emcee Rainbow Cattle Company has fun fun live l-on-l Cruella Divine. This Sunday, The Saint's fun in store for you this weekend. The special guests are Miss Texas Continental Babtist Women are holding their tenth always 25+ guys online Melissa Crawford and Houston goddess annual Christmas show. The faces have Kourtney Van Wales .... changed over the years, but not the group's Stop by Zebra'z showroom on Euclid heart. Kudos and kisses, "ladies"! Everyone Free Call In Dallas' Adults Onlv 18+ and catch up on all your holiday shopping is all afire for the new shuffleboard game. HOT TEXAS MEN while their entire inventory is deeply As usual, the testosterone level rises GuysijnIine 24 HOllIS discounted. Choose from home whenever there's any kind competition, THE MANHOLE accessories, clothing, books, videos, and in the guys, too! Richard and his 1·520·718·_ magazines, calendars, jewelry and much, buddy [above, I-r] also love the the dance OoW NOrmal U,S,l..D.· Adults Only 18. much more .... lessons on "Taco Tuesdays"; go on over, PAGE 67 PAGE 66 TWT DECEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 18 1997 TWT DECEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 18 1997 have a bite, brush up on your skills and desires. Wet Underwear Mondays, Amateur welcomes The Ultra Hot Chocolate to the then boot-scoot and toot all around the Strip Tuesdays,Video Wednesdays, Nacha club this Wednesday, Dee. 18, in a special 1998 dance floor. Yee-hah!... Type Thursdays, $5 buy-in on Fridays,VIP show during her annual whirlwind tour of Saturdays and Lauren Taylor Sundays Texas.Make sure you check out their guest EDITION ... whew! That's a full seven days of fun .... deejay on Dee. 27 - jimmy Smith returns 500 live Up north, stop in and say "hi" to the from New York City to guest deejay that X1X·AcIIln Plllsi good people at 'Bout Time. They open at 7 night, and he's bringing the latest releases I p.m. so all you early birds and "still with him to make your holidays merrier. awakers" can enjoy a refreshing adult This will be jimmy's first time back since ONtf10.95 beverage. Not one 1991 and he wants to see all his old who sees dawn too friends, so make your plans to be there.... New full sizzling often, Paula [right] Lancaster Beach club has lots of attrac- wi II be happy to tions for you to enjoy at the EastLancaster color editionwith serve you a cocktail location. The TGRA Country Night benefit more than 1,200 closer to noon. is tomorrow; the Gay Pride Week benefit is The Edge is where you'll find a great mix Weekly pool and this Wednesday, Dee. 18 and they've got a XXX Hardcore of people partying. Between cocktails, we dart tournaments lot more planned. ".""-.--7'" Rev i e w s , had time to snap a photo with local are quite the deal TEXASTELETYPE- Hard Times in Ratings, Special Interest Themes, II notable jill and TWT staffer james [above, 1- for all you lovers of Temple gives Central Texas party people a rl. Manager Nick tells us that Lounge competitive, non- new place to party. Check with owner Bill Porn Star Profiles and Lizard Thursdays are stiII the talk of "guy contact sports.... for all the holiday events they've got Vldeographies. Plus Performer town." Karaoke Tuesdays,with the fabulous The Forum is always hopping! scheduled. The festivities are ready and Rob, are the best way we know of chase Wednesdays have everybody remembering waiting for you to take part in Temple. Index, Awards section, Sneak away those hol iday shopping blues, and their '80s favorites, while Talent Night on Check it out. ... previews and Iwhere and how to dancing till your feet hurt on Saturdays Thursdays brings out those secret Captain Hollywood presents jacqulyn with deejay Don Engle is almost like going showgirls. No longer satisfied with wearing DeVaroe on Tuesday, Dee. 16. Everyone is buy' Mall Order, on the Web Sites, to aerobics .... their heels while cleaning the house, here invited out to meet their friendly staffers and Retail Sources, Most exciting The grand opening of The Country Edge they are appearing in jamie Perry's talent Pat, Herman, Thomas, Albert, Cody, Liz, last weekend was a huge success. Austin's justin, Tracy, Debbie, Regine, janet, T.e., edition ever guaranteed to really cowboys seemed to enjoy the change of Gloria, Liz and Sam. Check out the show pleasellT'S TO LOVE. pace. The familiar location previously this Tuesday and see why jacqulyn won housed Sister Edge, but most people will USofA this year.... remember it as Snuffy's. Once a country just Friends offers their customers the ~GV199;DiRECTORY • • • • ~ bar, always a country bar. It's time to two- best dance music, friendl iest bartenders step again. The Country Edge plays all your and the biggest dance bar in West Texas. ICCPr 3670-8 I old favorites as well as the hottest new Stop in and see what they've got planned tunes to twirl by.... for the holidays. The party starts at 7 p.m. I &1{)fv'BA(1t~ LC6.Ai\Yl1ES, CA 'X:0070021 tonight and Saturday and at 8 p.m. on IPlease send me _copies of your 1998 I Sundays as well asTuesdays through IADAM GAY VIDEO DIRECTORY at $10.95 each. I show! You go, future divas! Super couple Thursdays. The party's waiting for you, so Frank and Dale had just finished a body why not get in on the fun. ErOOsed is $ OM 0 mooeyorder shot [above], so their smiles are bigger AMSTERDAM TEA - Fifteen thousand IpaymentInfuI, ~us $3.00 shipping costs (USA roy, &II than usual. We here they're too ... wink athletes are expected to participate in the I$5.00 foreign). CA residents add8.25% sales tax wink. Two more good reasons to stop by.... "Friendship" Games next summer in I($.00) ead1. Please allow ~ fordelivery. I The Midtowne Spa wishes everyone a Amsterdam, the Netherlands. According to "Beary Merry Christmas" as they host the Amsterdam officials, almost half (7,454) IName: I Heart of Texas Bears Christmas party have already registered and 33% are tomorrow evening. They are aslo taking women. In an effort to reach an ideal goal IAddress: I Charlie's has what you want: great reservations for "The jingle Ball," their of 50% men-50% women, spaces are prices, fun entertainment and friendly annual New Year's Eve celebration. reserved for women until the end of the I~~ : year. Therefore, all athletes who haven't people like bartenders Brad and Arny Workout passesare available to help burn : State: Zip: [above, l-rl. Smiling faces abound, not just off those nasty holiday calories. And registered or secured hotel space are urged I on the staff but on the partying patrons as renovations are under way to help make to do so immediately. For more detailed ISignature: I well. Whether you want to dance all night, the Midtowne Spa your ultimate fitness information, contact Team Austin at (512) Icertifythat Iam 18 ym 01age or over. ~ sq, aIxlve' ogle the hot dancers or worship the drag center. 450-0230, Team Dallas at (214) 535-0883 J divas, Charlie's can accommodate your TARRANT TEA - Magnolia Station and Team Houston at (713)877-1191. ~ 1. ••• ------ PAGE 69 PAGE 68 TWT DECEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 18 1997 TWT DECEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 18 1997 Dallas. OAK LAWN $435 + (214)559-4119 Austin. 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GWM seeks TH TEXAS ORGANIZATIONS Chain Drive "".,,' 504 Willow. .,,""" 480-9017 GWM/GHM, 18-28, smooth, cleanshaven, boyish- MCC 01Amarillo, , " , , " , , " , , .. 372-4557 MONDKy','nEe~MBER' 15 Aura Social Group 01Mineral Wells" 1404 SE 13 SI.176067 Panhandle AIDS Supporl Organization. ,372·1050 Charlie's 1301 Lavaca. . 474·6481 looking for friendship/relationship. (512)419-4171, (940)325-0325 Texas AIDS Proiecl" , 711 S, Virginia, , , " , , " 371-9110 The Edge""",,, ,,213W.4Ih, .,," 480-8686 anytime. Byzanline Calholic Church 01America"", (210)520.8213 Texas Gay Rodeo Association. .355-2666 The Forum, , . , , 408 Congress , . 476-2900 Austin. Seeking 18 24, slender, athletic, straight- Stale TGRA Info . po. 1801731Auslin ANGLETON ORGANIZATION lAC: 409) Rainbow CaHle Co.. .305 W, 51hSI. " " 472·5288 acting young guy, Personal duties, great compensa- 1,H,E JS\~UE 78718·0173 ,(512)835,5314 Gull Coasl Cenler IHIV case manaqe.] .. 2512 N, Velasco Sisler's Edge" " . 113 San Jacinlo, , , . 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David us 3d his dynamic AI Miswit's End (lesbian BBS) , .512-442·1565 451-7100 CARE Free HIV fest " 1633 E. 2nd" , , , " , , 473-CARE Bare Facts 120+ linesl28,8k), Ilocal)8171284-2551 Top ollhe Marc. ,,618W.6Ih. """,,479·9849 .fax 476-0217 Houston. energy to benefit the Bare Facts 14IinesI28.8k). . IMelro)8171429-2667 Cenlex Rainbow Society 01Deal. "" , PO, 2555178768 Houston PWAlHIV commu- Zachary Scott Thealre , 1510Toomey" ,,476-0541 Now shooting HOT Christmas portraits! The Bear's Den" ".""."",713·550·9243 AUSTIN CHURCHES & RELIG. ORGAN. lAC: 512) Classic Chassis Car Club"""" .. " PO. 12553178711 nity. A memorial celebration will be held at the DABBS - HIVIAIDS Inlo Service, " .. ,214-351-0007 Affirmalion IMelhodisl), """,."""".",451·2329 Cornerstone (lesbianigaylbL community cenler} Chapel of SI. Basil, 3802 Yoakam (at w. Firs!Time 142lines), , .. 214-231-5250 All Saints Ecumenical Catholic Church. . do SI. 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He served in the war ABILENE CHURCHES lAC: 915) Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church .. HIV Denial ProiecVSansing Clinic .. , .479·6633 The Blue Dolphin Men's Resort in Vietnam. Covenant of Hope Community Church 13276 Research Blvd, 1109 , , , . 219-9008 HIV Siudy Group. ' .. , 450-1866 142 GrapeSI. ".677-7654 MCCA , , 425 Woodward, . 708-8002 HIV Wellness Clr .. , ". , , . clo SI. George's Epis, Church He will be missed by his .. 4301 IH·35178722. , .467·0088 Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida . PO. 2473179604" " .. ,' 672-7922 MlShpachal Am Echad IJewish) . ' , , , , P,O,9591 Hospice Austin. . .4107 Spicewood Springs Rd. many friends. We will miss ABILENE CLUB lAC: 915) .. 451-7018 Fort Lauderdale's premier gay men's resort. Web- .. ". , , , .. ",. Suite 100178759. , , .. (800)445-3261 his laughter and corny jokes. Jusl Friends, ",.,,201 S.141h ,,672·9318 Open Circle at Universily Baplisl . ' , , . , , 478-8559 site: www.gaywired.com/unity/bluedolp.htm. (800) ABILENE ORGANIZATIONS lAC: 915) SI. Andrew's Presbyterian Ch. , , . , 14311 Wells PorV/8728 Informe SIDA (informacion sobre AIDS en espanol) Love, .472-2001 Big Counlry AIDS Resources. . 1109 WalnutIP,O, 1976 ".",251-0698 893-BLUE or (954)565-8437. Hichard, Vincent, Georgia, 472·1369 ,.,79604.,672-30max672-3182 SI. luke's Uniled Melhodisl Church, 1306 W. lynn KO,OP RadiO "". P,O,2116178768"" Stephen and many others AIDS Holline , ' IM·F, 4-10p). 667-AIDS .476-8164 LesbianiGay Pride Commission of Austin , PO, 402064178704. " , , . 479·9431 IC,H,D, STDIAIDS Clinic".",.""",. 317 Pecan SI. Texas Regional AIDS Inlertailh Net. (TRAIN) , .. 451-0991 log Cabin Republicans 01Auslin. , .. P,O,5484178763 ,676-7825 Trinily Uniled Melhodisl Church, , . , , , 600 Easl 50lh PAGE 76 lWT DECEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 18 1997 PAGE 77 DIFFA . .. 148-8580 Phil Johnson Gay & Lesbian Library 528-9254 Differenl Strokes Goll Assoc 4130 Proton Dr., 113-0 .461-9191 DALLAS ACCOMMODATIONS (AC: 214) DALLAS COUNSELING (AC: 214/912) PWA Coalition of Dallas. PO. 4338 941-0523 ...... Addis0rV75244 Men 01All C.OIS Together...... P.O.11611181t3 Dallas Grand Hotel .. 1914 Commerce 141-7000 Bedrick, Dianna M. Ph.D., l.P.C 223 S. Montclair Ave. Police Harassment Reporting 528·4233 Easllield Lambda Student Alliance.. . 324-1185 ...... 928-2590 DALLAS ADULT THEATER (AC: 214) ...... 75208 948-5551 Posilive+Personals.. . .. 521-5342, ext, 250 Nal. Leather Assoc .. PO. 49801118165 103-8921 Allernatives 1720 W. Mockingbird 630-1011 Oak Lawn Community Services 4300 MacArthur Federal Club PO. 191153115219.. .. 699-5889 Presbyterians lor LesbiaiVGay Coocerns 823-2311 Out Youth (gay, les, and bi. teens) ... tit 1 Red R"r118101 DALLAS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES (AC: 214) .... 52Q-8108 Federal GLOBE 01Texas, Inc PO. 50961115250 Prime Timers ..... PO. 191101115219 (972)504-8866 ...... 264-2800 ...... 108-12341Helpline 411-HELP King's Quarter. King's Ad. at Cedar Springs .... 521-8881 DALLAS DOCTORS (AC: 2141972) Queer Nat~nID~las . . PO. 64091115206 Firedancers (Ieathern~ club) PO. 190869115219-0869 Parents, Families & Friends of Les. & Gays .. DALLAS ATTORNEYS (AC: 2141972) Bellos, Nicholaos C., M.D.... 8226 Dougtas Ave., Suite 311 . 504-8120 Food Pantry.. . 521-3390 ...... P.O.915tI18166 302-FLAG Kowalski, John ..... 3210 Oak Lawn.. ..526-9699 ...... (24 hours).. . 890-1943 R~nbow F~ers Pi~ts Assoc P.O. 190990115219 People's Community Clinic. . . . 418-8924 Siewarl, Chanes l. . . 3500 Oak Lawn 1400 Diamond, Susan M., M.D .. FOUndation for Human Understanding 528-0144 ...... 521-5342, ext. 840 Friends Associating & Relating. Pride HeaHh Fest Club. . 4805 A Teri Rd ...... 521·3604 ...... 8226 Ooogtas 1311 890-7943 Rainbow Garden Club. . . .. P.O. 226811115222-6811 328-6749 ...... 101-9010 DALLAS BUSINESSES/SERVICES (AC: 2141972) Nelson-Tebedo Community Clinic ..... 4012 Cedar Springs .. (972)640-1386 Gay and Lesbian Community Center. .... 2701 Reagan SI. Prime Tmers.. P.O. t489211816t-4892 282-286t Aardvark, Etc veterinary services/grooming . PO. 190869115219-0869 ..... 528-2336 Rainbowlers (Tues. at 8:30) 528-5813 ...... 528-9254 Project Transitions, Inc...... P.O. 4826178765 ...... 2525 Wycliff, Suite 103 520-8835 Swanson, Jan, D.O.. ..1244 S. Ridge C1.1103, Hurst Rainbow Skydi~ng Club 357-9880 Gay & Lesbian Parents Coalition International-D/FW ...... 454-8646 Ascot Tuxedos .. 3400 Oak Lawnl15219 520-8891 . (817)268-4100 Respect All Youth (!/Vb youth) . . .. 521-5342, ext. 288 ...... P.O. 670069115361. 521-5342, ext. 808 David Powell HIV Assessment & Treat. Clinic .... 479·6121 Crossroads Market. , 3930 Cedar Springs DALLAS FITNESS CENTERS (AC: 214/912) Rice Gay & Lesbian Alumni Assoc.lDFW Chapter ... Alliance News (TCLGA) . Round·Up at the Ranch. . t 1900 FM 812 .521-8919 The Club. .2616 Swiss 821-1990 Gay & Lesbian Switchboard 528-0022 . 834 S. Montclair Ave.115208-5856 . GaylLesbian Inlo. Line (OLCS). . .. P.O. 191069 DeIVallel18611...... 243-2608 Eagle Honda (Jack Averitt) . .5311 Lemmon Ave. Midlowne Spa .. 2509 Pacilic 821-8989 ...... 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P.O. 214223 Spindletop Unitarian Church t515 Spindletop Rd. . 599-9264 AIDS Mastery. . . 521-5342, ext 325 Team Dallas Aquatics. . . (972)519-6340 ...... 526-KYRO (5916) ...... 7770510136 833-6883 DALLAS CHURCHES & RELlG, ORGAN, AIDS Prevention Project (Iree and anon.) 905-2190 Texas Fathers lor Equal Rights P.O. 50052 Lambda Amateur Radio Club. . . P.O. 35343115235 BEAUMONT CLUB (AC: 409) (AC: 214/912) AIDS Programs/OLCS. .2011 Cedar Springs ...... One Main PI. Stat 141-4800 ... 522-1458 Crockett Street Sta. .. 497 Crockett 833-3989 Affirmation (Methodist). . ... 528-4913 ...... 520-8108 The Texas Motorcycle Club. . PO. 9188115209 Lambda Bowling (men and women) .. (Metrol811)267-9055 BEAUMONT ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 409) Bethany Presb~erian Church 4523 Cedar Springs Rd. AIDS Resource Center/FHU . . ... 2701 Reagan St ...... 528-5692 Lambda Car Club .. P.O. 110271115371. 521-1309 Lambda Group AA 6300 College 835-1508 Cathedral 01 Hope MCC.. . 5910 Cedar Springs ...... P.O. 190869115219-0869 521-5124 lR.U.S.l (adolescent children 01 gays and lesbians) . Lambda Codependents Anonymous 520-8108 Triangle AIDS Network. . 2544 Broadwayl17702 ...... 351-1901 AIDS Services 01 DallaS/PWACD . . P.O. 4338 ...... 528-9191 Lambda Meetin!jlSex & Love Addicts Anon. . 241-5442 832-8338 Congregation Beth EI Binah PO. 191188115219 .. 941-0523 Turfle Creek Chorale. . 526-3214 BROWNSVtLLE ORGANIZATION (AC: 956) ...... 491-1591 AIDS Update (ARC neWSletter). . . 521-5342, exl. 220 Lambda Overeaters Anonymous 488-3301 Umoja Hermanas (lesbians 01 color) .. 943-81501946-1108 AIDS Inlormation Line. . t-8oo-333-1432 Bethany Presb~erian Church 528-4084 Alcoh.ics Aoonymousllambda Group .... 2727 Oak Lawn Lambda Week~ (radio program) PO. 35031115235 Unned Court 01the Lone Star Empire 712-1810 ...... 823-8930 BRYANICOLLEGE STATION RELIGIOUS ORGAN. Cathedral 01 Llghl ... 2040 N. Denton .. Carr~ltonl15006 .522-6259 Women's Health Project 4012 Cedar Springs Lambda AA 2121 Oak Lawn.. . 522-6259 (AC:409) . (972)245-6520 Alliance for Progress. .3102 Oak Lawn, Suite 100 .. 521-5131 leadership lambda Inc./Toastmasters . Rainbow Chrislians 846-8181 Dallas Center lor A Course in Miracles 943-6298 . 520-2205l1-800-52Q-4AFP Women's S~rituality Group 5008 Hkirner SI. BRYANICOLLEGE STATION CLUB (AC: 409) DignitylDalias (Cathol. gaySl1esbians) . PO. 190133115219 Alliance 01 Design Professionals...... P.O. 565112 ...... PO. 190228115219 712-6-430 ...... 826-9213 A League 01 Our Own (bowling) 383-9418 The Club 308 N. Bryan Ave 823-6761 ...... 521-5342, exl.832 ...... 526-2085 DENISON CLUB (AC: 903) BRYANICOLLEGE STATION ORGAN. (AC:409) Disciples ~ Christ gayAesbian support (GLAD) .. ARC Clienl Services. .. 521-5444 Leather Knights P.O. 190111175219. 521-5342, ext. 871 Good TIme Lounge .. 2520 Hwy 91 N 483-9944 Lesbian Book Club 331-5513 AIDS Services 01 Brazos Valley ..... 1702-B S. Texas Ave...... PO. 19018tI15219.. .946-2184 ARC lax line 522-4604 DENTON CLUB (AC: 817) ...... Suite 202/Bryan. .. 260·AIDS First Unitarian Church 01 Dallas 4015 Normandy Asians & Friends. . PO. 9142115209. . 480-5906 LesbiaiVGay POit.al Coalition 01 Dallas. P.O. 227273115222 Bedo's.. 1215 E. University 566-9910 Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Aggies . . 841-032t .528-3990 Asian Gay Males: Dragon Flies P.O. 190869115219 ..... 504-6724 DENTON ORGANIZATIONS (AC: 811) Lesbian Momsand Gay Dads 526-5088 Lambda AA. . . MHMR CoHeehouse Friends Full Gospel.. 5427 Phillip Ave 821-4332 .. 521-5342, exl.852 AIDS Services 01 Denton 381-1501 Lesbian Resource Center. . . .. 821-3999 ...... (S. Bryan and Sims) 846-3390 Gay People in Christian Science . . PO. 2818 Assoc. lor Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Educators ... 824-5924 Courage/IJNT Student Group 565-6110 Lesbian Visionaries ... 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