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PAGE 13 The Cathedral of Hope MCC needs 800 People to loan us $1,000. We
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lthough one mortgage broker said we were financially the "strongest" church with whom he had ever L"" worked, banks still refuse to loan us money. Could it be because we are ~ - the largest gay and lesbian church in the world? One bank cited the number of members we have who are HIV infected as the reason. We're proud to be a church for ALL people especially for people with AIDS. Our congregation has raised over $1.2 million, but we need your help ><: to finish the project. ,." We're not asking for donations (although we'll be glad to accept them). But we are asking for loans, .~ - and we're willing and able to pay 11.5% interest. ~ Consider investing in OUR community's future.
For additional information, call or write:
Cathedral of Hope Metropolitan Community Church of Dallas P.O. Box 35466 • 5353 Maple Avenue> Dallas. TX 75235 (214) 526-6221
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21.06 CASE GOES To ApPELLATE COURT IN JANUARY THRF Seeking Individuals, Groups To File Friend of Court Briefs. AUSTIN - The challenge to section 21.06 of the Texas Penal Code reaches the or organizations who believe they can appellate level in January, when attorney prepare persuasive and compelling legal Patrick Wisem~n will present oral argu- briefs on the matter are asked to contact ments against the state's anti-sodomy Oglesby at (512)479-8473. statute. Section 21.06 was declared unconstitu- 21.06 prohibits sexual relations between tional by District Judge Paul Davis on consenting adults of the same sex, effec- December 10, 1990. That ruling was ap- tively criminalizing homosexual conduct. pealed by Texas Attorney General Dan The maximum potential punishment is a Morales earlier this year. fine of $500 as well as conviction of a crime THRF Director of Development Suzy involving moral turpitude. Wagers stressed the importance of win- The case against 21.06, Morales et al. ning the case against 21.06 at the appellate vs. the State of Texas, is sponsored by level. "Obtaining a trial court decision in the Texas Human Rights Foundation our favor was a significant victory. How- [THRF], which located the plaintiffs and ever, we are seeking further legal resolu- has covered court costs and attorney fees. tion of this issue. An appellate court rul- It was originally filed on April 12, 1989. The ing would be binding through the entire five co-plaintiffs are Tom Doyal, Charlotte state." Taft, John Thomas, Pat Cramer and Linda Morales, who is lead plaintiff. MCC DALLAS SEEKS $800,000 FOR BUILDING FUND At 11.5%, Church Bonds Will Pay Twice as Much asInterest Currently A ttomey Patrick Wise· Being Offered at Banks. man will present argu· ments against 21.06 DALLAS - The Metropolitan Commu- before Court of Ap· peals in January. nity Church of Dallas began over 21 years TWT NEWS photo ago when 12 people formed a group called "The Circle of Friends." It has evolved into what is today the largest church in the United States ministering primarily to gay and lesbian people.
The hearing in January will be the first opportunity THRF has had to present legal arguments for the abolition of 21.06 in a Texas Court of Appeals. THRF Staff Litigator Pamela Oglesby explained that THRF is now preparing for the presentation of its case before the Court of Appeals, and is looking for in- dividuals and groups who are willing to In 1990, MCC Dallas' former facility on prepare and file "friend of the court" briefs Reagan was sold to the Dallas Gay Alli- supporting the argument that 21.06 should ance, and now houses the Gay and Les- be declared unconstitutional. Individuals bian Community Center. The church is cur-
TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 PAGE 21 rently in the process of building the wording on a plaque that was to be part of Cathedral of Hope near the corner of Cedar the memorial. The plaque was first con- Springs and Inwood. ceived to include the words "gay," "les- To date, the church has raised $1.2 bian" and "AIDS." million, enough to purchase the land and Through numerous appearances before complete the design. A building permit the DPRB, Ross eventually came to a com- has been issued by the city of Dallas and promise that eliminated "gay" and "les- construction is set to begin. bian" from the wording on the plaque, but The church is in need of an additional allowed for the use of the word, "AIDS." $800,000 to complete the new facility, and Final approval for the compromise plaque rather than seek the money through dona- came in June of this year. tions, they have opted to ask the commu- During this period, the original tree died. nity for a "loan" by issuing 800 church Fortunately, it was guaranteed. Ross then bonds in denominations of $1,000 each. contacted Lambert's Nursery about a re- The bonds will pay 11.5% interest, placement tree and ordered it. which is twice the amount banks current- ly offer. The interest will be paid to the bondholder semiannually (every six months) and their entire investment will be returned to the purchaser when the bond matures. The new church, the centerpiece of which will be a 57-foot-high cathedral, will be dedicated to the memory of all people who have died of AIDS. Bond purchasers are invited to designate the name of some- one special to them to be engraved on a permanent bronze plaque. The church bonds are both a compas- sionate and wise investment, not only because they will honor the memory of loved ones and help build the Cathedral of Hope, but because they are a savvy busi- ness investment in the gay community. For more information, contact John Loch- ner at (214) 526-6221.
SECOND 'LIVING TRIBUTE' TREE PLANTED IN LEE PARK Dallas Tavern Guild Executive Director Alan Ross stands in front of the recently planted "Living Tribute" tree in Lee Replaces Tree Which Mysteriously Park. TWTNEWSphoto. Disappeared From Nursery. The replacement tree arrived and was DALLAS - In 1988, Alan Ross ap- kept at the nursery, awaiting planting in peared before the Dallas Parks and Rec- the fall. At the end of October, Ross con- reation Board [DPRB] and requested per- tacted the nursery to make final arrange- mission to furnish and plant a tree and ments for the planting, and was informed make other improvements in Lee Park to that the tree was not there. When he asked honor Dallas' AIDS community. The tribute why, they told him that "some women was to be funded by contributions made from the Dallas Tavern Guild had told them through the Dallas Tavern Guild. The they 'did not approve of the tree' and that original tree, a 20-foot deodar cedar, was it could be sold to someone else." Ob- planted in January of 1990 at a site just viously, no such visit by representatives of east of Arlington Hall in Lee Park. the Tavern Guild had ever taken place, and Several months later, Ross appeared Ross was never informed. He found out before DPRB seeking approval for the about it only when he went to the nursery.
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When he appeared in front of the DPRB, retreat weekend each summer. they were "sympathetic and expressed The Lone Star Symphonic Band is re- SEASON'S GREETINGS shock over the situation," Ross told TWT cruiting musicians, regardless of degree NEWS. He said he believes that the inci- of expertise, to join them every Monday dent was initiated by the Dallas Southern night (resuming January 21) in rehearsal Memorial Association, but has no proof. at MCCR. "The Dallas Southern Memorial Associa- Among activities the band has planned tion wields a great deal of influence over for the coming months are marching in the the Dallas Parks and Recreation Board, Mardi Gras parade in Galveston with the primarily because Lee Park honors Con- Krewe of Regina on March 1, a concert to federate General Robert E. Lee," Ross benefit MCCR in March, the annual Pride said. Week Concert and an old-time concert for "It seems to me like more than just a the Heights Festival next summer. coincidence that the day after I appeared The Lone Star Symphonic Band is a II: member band of Lesbian and Gay Bands I before the Dallas Parks and Recreation Board, representatives of the D.S.M.A. of America and will join the organization contacted the Parks Department, claiming in Washington D.C. forthe 1993 March on that members of the gay community had Washington, and in New York City in 1994 'poisoned two trees in the park' near the for Gay Games IV. statute of Robert E. Lee," Ross said. For more information on joining the After being advised by Lambert's that band as a musician or as a "Band-aide" another species of tree might flourish bet- (volunteer supporter), call (713)522-0181. ter in the Dallas climate, Ross opted for a 15-foot Elderica pine, the same type of tree being planted at Dallas City Hall. The new AUSTIN'S OCTOPUS tree was planted on Friday, December 6. Dedication of the plaque, originally CLUB RAISES $44,886 scheduled to coincide with Dallas' ob- servance of World AIDS Day on December FOR PAUL KIRBY FUND 1, has been rescheduled for March 15. "Fun "-Raisers Help Area PWAs From the Staff of Your "By then, 2,400 daffodils will bebloom- With Emergency Financial Needs. ing. They were planted to represent the 2,400 people who have lost the battle with AUSTIN - High above the lights of Favorite Neighborhood Bar! AIDS in Dallas," Ross concluded. Austin, on top of the Westgate Building, 1991 Octopus Club hosts and hostesses gathered recently for a champagne toast LONE STAR BAND to celebrate the conclusion of the charity group's hugely successful third season. To ELECT OFFICERS The Octopus Club is made up of con- cerned people who want to help others Self-Nominations Being Accepted and have fun doing it. Members throw a For Board Positions. series of "fun"-raising parties each year, HOUSTON - The Lone Star symohonlc and the money donated by guests goes Band will be electing officers for its 1992 exclusively to AIDS Services of Austin's Board of Directors at its annual meeting Paul Kirby Fund, which helps meet the on Monday, January 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the emergency financial needs of people with Metropolitan Community Church of the AIDS. Resurrection, 1919 Decatur. The type of party thrown is up to those The board oversees the progress of the organizing it, and thus members have a band and promotes community involve- chance to use their creativity and initiative ment and goodwill. The band is actively to raise the money in their own style. Fund- recruiting nonmusicians (including raisers have ranged from elegant dinners, women) and individuals who have not art events and keg parties to auctions, previously been associated with the band, sport events and dances. The smallest and self-nominations are now being ac- party raised $56 and the largest brought cepted. No prior board experience is in $6,265. necessary, but previous community in- In its first year, The Octopus Club raised volvement is desirable. The board meets about $10,000 for PWAs, last year the Start a new tradition, once monthly, and holds a out-of-town group brought in $28,000 and this year has choose a designated driver. TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 PAGE 24 been even more successful, with $44,886 Cowgirls Wear Lavender anthology. raised. All Texas lesbians are encouraged to Founder Lew Aldridge told TWT NEWS, contribute original art or photography, "We have only two rules that we ask poetry, essays or short stories to this members to follow. First, all funds raised historic endeavor. Contributors will retain must go to the Paul Kirby Fund, and the the copyright on their work. money may not be used to cover expenses Real Texas Cowgirls is scheduled for associated with throwing the parties. Sec- public distribution in the fall of 1992. Pro- ond, everyone should have a good time ceeds from the sale of the book will benefit doing it!" the Southeast Texas Women's Center, the Aldridge added that the club will begin umbrella organization that encompasses planning next year's activities toward the Lambda Women's Social and Support end of January. Mary Black has been Group, saxeT Lavender Press and The chosen next year's Head Octopus. To join Texas Lavender Connection. in on the fun and help those in need, call Interested women are invited to submit Black orTricia Murphy at (512)892-1999. two works each for consideration. Pho- tographic entries should be sent in cam- era ready on 8" x 11" paper. Enclose $2 per HARRIS COUNTY AIDS piece and a self-addressed, stamped envelope for information on ordering the CASES TO SKYROCKET anthology. Include your name and city as Hospital District Report Says it should appear in publication. Spending on Disease May Jump to Deadline for entries is February 24,1992. Send to saxeT Lavendar Press, 2125 8th $104 Million in 1995. Street, Port Neches, TX 77651. HOUSTON - A report issued recently by the Harris County Hospital District estimates that the district will see a TEXAS GAY threefold increase in AI DS patients by the REpUBLICANS GEARING year 1995. The numberof patients testing HIV-positive is expected to increase even UP FOR PRIMARIES more. Membership Drive Part Of Effort to According to the report, the number of patients with AIDS will rise from 1,731 to Counter Anti-Gay Forces in Party. 5,124, and the number of those who are AUSTIN - The Log Cabin Club of HIV-positive will increase from 3,118 to Texas, a political organization dedicated 16,017. to advancing gay and lesbian causes The report also estimated that the hos- within the framework of the Republican pital district may have to increase its Party, has launched a statewide member- spending on AIDS to as much as $104 ship drive as part of efforts to counter anti- million by 1995. It is estimated that the gay elements within the party. district will spend $19 million on HIV and The Log Cabin club of Austin was part AIDS this year. of a coalition of Republican groups that Approximately 40% of the district's pa- helped to remove the anti-gay language tients are black, 14.2% are Hispanic and from the Travis County Republican Party .2% are Asian-American, meaning that platform in 1990. Several members have over half of all patients are members of been elected precinct chairs, and Log minority groups. Cabin members have been officers of the Austin LesbianlGay Political Caucus. DEADLINE NEARS FOR The first Log Cabin club was formed in California in the late 1970s to express WOMEN'S ANTHOLOGY Republican opposition to the Briggs Ini- tiative, a statewide ballot petition seeking Original Art, Writing Sought by to ban openly gay people from teaching in Compilers of 'Real Texas Cowgirls. ' public schools. TEXAS - Write on! Also, d raw and pho- For more information about meetings tograph and be creative. That's the senti- and membership, contact the Log Cabin ment of the artistic lesbians who are Republicans of Texas at P.O. Box 50484, preparing the first annual Real Texas Austin, TX 78763, or call (512)467-9797.
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~ TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 PAGE 29 In this column, readers exchange ideas with other readers and our editor in a public forum. Writers must sign all letters and furnish their full name and address for verification, TWT will withheld name upon request. Please keep letters brief. TWT does not print letters CLUB BODY sent to other gay and lesbian publications, Address all letters to COMMENT, THIS WEEK IN TEXAS, 3900 LEMMON AVENUE, DALLAS, TX 75219 or , II •• CENTERSD 811 WESTHEIMER,SUITE106, HOUSTON, TX 77006. 2205Fannin • Houston• (713)659-4998 I guess that my message is this, Many 2616 Swiss· Dallas· (214)821-1990 Don't Throw Away Respect lives have been lost trying to earn the Dear TWT: pitiful amount of respect we have in this The other day, I had the misfortune of world, Hell, if nothing more, we have From the Staff and Management witnessing a terrible thing within our some of that respect in 2V2 blocks out of at Club Dallas and Club Houston- community: hate, Here's the story, the tens of thousands in Dallas, And even I was out with a friend for a night of that is questionable, Please don't make it We would like to take this dancing and bar-hopping, On the way to worse, opportunity to wish each of our one of the bars, we came across what On a more personal note, what made looked to be a mob, centered around a me really angry was what I saw the next members the very happiest clean-cut young man with a Bible, No big morning on the way to the store, There he of the Holiday Season and deal, nothing new, was, the obnoxious leader of the mob, As we waited for the light to change for waiting for the bus, wearing the same to thank you for making us a chance to cross the street, it occurred clothes and raccoon coat from the night to me that the mob was being very vocal before, He doesn't even live in our the premier gay men's health club with the young man, community, in Texas Some of them called him "faggot" and To him I ask: Do you feel that you made "queer" and one of them, I remember, a contibution to better the lives of gay said, "You're just here because you wanna men and women? I don't think so, get fucked up the ass," To the rest of you, a message, MALE The leader of the mob was a loud- As gay Americans, we must not lower ourselves to the level of those who would STRIP mouthed young man, and I'm using the term "man" loosely, He flung his hair harm us, physically or verbally, Be firm, 10:30 around and snapped his f.ingers like a use the right forum for your views and cheap drag queen doing insult comedy, above all, don't take away what little His only pause was one to accept the respect we have in this world, approval of his audience, The one line of CHRISTMAS EVE Paul Aponte his dialogue that I still remember was, Dallas, TX TOAST THE HOLIDAY "You ignorant fucking bitch! Wake up and WITH ALL HOT LIGUOR smell the coffee," Personally, I was shocked and for a DRINKS PRICED AT $2.25 brief moment, I was ashamed to be gay, I Sad Day for U.S. was ashamed because I had made a vow The following letter, a copy of which was to stand up in defense of anyone who was furnished to TWTCOMMENT, was sent to Clyde being victimized by such ignorance, but I Reynolds of H & H Music Co, concerning the never thought that the first time I came recent Fifth Circuit Court decision that allows across the scene, the ignorance would be companies to alter the insurance coverage the product of a group of vicious, foul- they provide their employees,-Editor mouthed gay men, Isn't this type of behavior exactly what Dear Mr. Reynolds: gay men and women have been fighting I was quite saddened to read the article against for centuries? How could this in today's Houston Chronicle [Nov. 27, happen? The man didn't have a gun or 1991] regarding your victory in your bat, nor was he using profanity, He didn't company's recent lawsuit concerning the ~ take a menacing stance and he didn't dropping of medical insurance coverage change his point of view, If anything, I for AIDS by your company, It's also a sad suspect that his views of homosexuals day for a nation that claims to uphold BOTH CLUBS OPEN now include the words "vicious" and individual human freedoms while chastis- "degenerate," Check the true meanings in ing other nations for these very same CHRISTMAS DAY! the dictionary, violations,
TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 PAGE 31 PAGE 30 I lost my lifemate to AIDS in January of admit that if he had not made such a big 1991. For 11 months solid, I watched, first- deal about it, everything would have been hand, as AIDS took away his independence fine. It's not as if he was playing in a and health. Fortunately for us, my lifemate's concert hall, and I don't think anyone employer was open-minded enough to should have expected it to sound like one. realize AIDS is just a disease like any Any professional person would have other. Thus, his insurance coverage apologized for the sound problem and continued through until his death. done the best possible to please their I never met your former employee who dedicated fans, instead of yelling profanity recently died from AIDS. However, I do and walking off-stage after only two LOCAL NAMES feel compassion for him and what he numbers. suffered through. He didn't even have I don't understand the crowd that was & NUMBERS the benefit of quality health care, and there either. Everyone turned into a bunch was forced to depend on our public health of animals, throwing bottles and glasses FOR DIRECT CONTACT! care system (or lack thereof) instead. on stage and at the owner and Medical insurance is something your management when they tried to apologize • HOT DATES company offers as a "benefit" to your and explain. Any person with a brain • PHONE TALK employees. could see that this was not the fault of I am quite amused by all the shuffling the Village Station. What were they and fancy footwork our legal system supposed to do? Buy a new sound system allows, to the point that the guilty go free just because Boy George was coming to and the innocent are eondemned. We as a town? I don't think so. people claim to be a God-fearing nation The Village Station has for many years for the most part. However, we seem to tried to please their patrons with big-name forget that one day, each of us as performers and events, and they have individuals will face that final day of been a success. The blame for this big judgment before God. Fancy footwork, mess should be put on a performer who
; legal maneuvers and circumstantial has no respect for the people who helped ( I __ evidence won't be available. make him what he is: a famous, flaming,. I r-, The real truths will be known and the rude, mean queen who, by chance, knows : FI. Worth • \.~Qallas I ~214)\.. guilty parties will be punished. And there how to sing. ____ '--'-_ (817) ",-(903) is no appeal. I \ Penny Simpson \ 15) Sweetwater --'--- ,,,, •••~ George C. Thomas, Jr. Fort Worth, TX , / ' ••_/ (409) Houston, TX ".,.------; TX I ,,--\ ! HOIl$ton{f13J; A ~ ..•"""• \ ,.".,,"W""'" ~ Progressing or Regressing? San Antonio \ Bad Boy George \ Dear TWT: . , Dear TWT: Why is it that it takes a celebrity (Rock I have been a big fan of Boy George for Hudson) to die, or a national sports figure FOR TEXAS AREA CODES •.. many years, through his good and not so (Magic Johnson) to be diagnosed to pique PRESS: good times. I am sorry to say my views of ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ the awareness of the populace to the this talented man (?) have changed after (806) devastating effects of HIV and AIDS? OKLAHOMA (405) (214~(903) attending his concert at the Village [I) Q m Even with all the hyped media, they soon Station on Saturday, November 30. forget this can and does affect everyone; (409) (817) I have never been so disgusted in a OKLAHOMA (918) [!] [!) from the way we live our daily lives to the rn concert in my life. He started one hour late. ~ ~ astronomical and mounting expense of ~ One of the first things that came out of (512) (915) maintaining a life of dignity. ARKANSAS (501) MISSISSIPPI (601) his foul mouth, besides how the speakers rn m rn rn Where was all the hype and concern "sounded like shit," was how the United when my fellow brothers and sisters were ALABAMA (205) (713) States had been one disappointment after LOUISIANA (318) (504) [I) being stricken with this deadly disease, IT) rn another. My suggestion for him is that he as the government stood idle? When go someplace that he is more ignorance and hate crimes continue to comfortable. escalate, I cannot help but wonder, are we As for the main topic, the sound progressing or regressing in our education system, it's true the sound was not the of HIV and AIDS? best in the world, but I've talked to many People (while standing in line for my Michael D. Rawlinson refund) that terrible night, and most all Galveston, TX ~
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I'm lonely and sad 'Y I drink too much 'Y My life isout d control 'Y My lover and I alwaysfight 'Y I don't like myself 'Y I just can't stop using 'Y I think about hurting myself 'Y My GLAAD Tidings relationships are a mess 'Y I have AIm and I just can't cope. by Henry Yeager We are a group of Gay and Lesbian professionals who can help you Member of Gay and Lesbian Alliance find solutions to your problems in an environment free from shame and thriving with encouragement. Against Defamation, Inc.
Reporter Tom Jarriel talked with Cheryl We offer in-patlent and out-patient programs for depression, he official unemployment records read, Sommerville, a fired cook, and Sandy, who chemical dependency, eating disorders, survivors of incest or abuse and T "This employee is being terminated was introduced as her companion and sex- due to a violation of company policy. This ual partner of ten years. The couple were specialized 8 day intensive programs dealing with HIV and AIDS. employee is gay." And now a respected shown not only on the picket line, but also network news program has reported the at home doing family things: washing the injustice. dishes, playing with their puppies. Earlier this year, the corporate head- The report stressed the point that when If you or someone you know needs help, please call today, quarters of Cracker Barrel, a chain of over Cheryl was asked by her boss, "Are you a 1,800,274,0124. We are the people who want to help. a hundred restaurants throughout the lesbian?" she was, in effect, being asked South, issued a directive instructing its to choose between her job and her lover, managers to fire any employee on the spot and that by affirming that she is a lesbian "whose sexual preferences fail to demo she made the moral choice. Sommerville onstrate normal heterosexual values." described the Queer Nation pickets as And the managers did just that. Loyal, nonviolent, "like Gandhi and Martin Luther highly competent workers were asked if King." they were gay and immediately fired if the Sam Hare, one of the gay men who was answer was yes based even on the appear- fired, gave Jarriel a good answer to his ance of being gay. Local gay communities question about sexual orientation: "Why and chapters of the dlrect-actlon group would I choose to be in such a minority .t,::::!~jt:~lTHETAL JnDIApnfV"'RAM Queer Nation called for a boycott and where people are going to discriminate ~W:J~t.. U\lVlD n ~\.J\J picket lines at Cracker Barrel restaurants. against me? ... Do you have a choice about On November 29, ABC's 20120 did a being heterosexual?" .··Ji.:j~!~rATSTAFfORD MFAoows HOSPITAL story on the situation, called "Whom Do The segment itself was an education for You Sleep With?" The segment gave the non-gay people, including, apparently, the ~~. 11919 W.Airport Blvd. Stafford, Texas facts as outlined above. By basing their reporter himself. Jarriel's commentary in- report on the stories of three gay people cluded the following: "Surprisingly, firing Who were fired, 20120 gave those affected people solely because they're homosex- 713-240- 2626 Medicare Approved avoice, and raised awareness of the extent ual is not illegal. Only four states have laws to which lesbians and gay men face dls- banning the practice. Sexual preference is crimination on the job. not covered by federal civil rights laws."
TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 PAGE 39 TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 PAGE 38 1991 It is surprising, but with more reports like 20120's "Whom Do You Sleep With?," * GENITAL HERPES "The problem is- our legislators may be moved to enact the SHINGLES protection we need. If you'd like to thank * most people wait too long. ", the producers of 20120 for this important (Less Than 72 Hours) coverage of a major problem we face as a community, write to: Victor Neufeld, Ex- If you have any of these ecutive Producer, 20/20, 47 West 66 Street, New York, NY 10023. Oryou can call (212) conditions, you may be 456-2020. eligible for FREE treatment At the conclusion of this report, Barbara and COMPENSATION for Walters indicated that, in light of Cracker your participation on Barrel's policies, she could find another completion of this study. restaurant to patronize. Walters' support- ive comments can be commended at the same address. For more information, call Danna K. Archer "AIDS after all was a disease of inner- The University of Texas city junkies and gay fashion designers, Board Certified weirdos who live on the fringed edge of Medical Branch Consumer Bankruptcy Law society, and people leading more bizarre Center for Clinical Studies lifestyles than the nice, upstanding group - Relief from Creditor Harassment I call my friends." Clear Lake -Estate planning These bigoted words are from a column by Valerie Tamis in the Ridgewood (New 713-333-2288 Jersey) News. She was musing over the 236-0003 fact that, now that Magic Johnson has 1-800-742-2828 tested HIV-positive, AIDS is aconcern for 440 Louisiana .. Houston people in the suburbs, too; and not just for the "rag-tag, sorry-looking crowd" that she saw at the ACT UP demo at President Bush's summer home. "Sadly," she add- ed, "everyone now does know someone with AIDS." Tamis' column, aptly titled "Wander- ing," is yet another example of the media's widespread differentiation between "nice, upstanding" people and "weirdos on the fringe" when it comes to AIDS/HIV, though Cf}CALL W most examples are not this simplistic. If you would like to give Tamis a little educa- tion about the cruelty of her value judg- IntraCare's ments, write to: Valerie Tamis, Ridgewood News, 75 North Maple Avenue, Ridge- wood, NJ 07450. Partners in You can phone the Ridgewood News at (201)612-5200. The news outlets in the suburban areas Recovery might feel they can get away with this kind of garbage because they think no one is -Careline watchlnq them. Let them know that we in- tend to hold them up to journalistic stan- dards as well. (713)790-0949
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TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 PAGE 41 household cleaning supplies, kitchen and the Stouffer Presidente Hotel on Decem- paper products to support The PWA ber31 at 8 p.m. $15 presale and $18atthe House. Call Mark Stern at (214)528-5861. door. Be there! (713)270-GLHU.
DENTON Support groups are now available for in- dividuals and families affected by Kaleidoscope Mission in Action is a multi- HIV/AIDS in the Montgomery County, STATEWIDE DALLAS cultural leadership empowerment con- Pasadena and Fort Bend County areas. ference sponsored by the South Central Free. Montgomery County, (713)367-8003 See the August '91 issue of Parents Deadline for the logo search for Razzle District of the Universal Fellowship of Dazzle Dallas has been extended to Mon- or (409)756-6640; Pasadena, (713)472-2344; magazine at your library. In its Attitudes MCC. Some of their topics will be Native Ft. Bend County, (713)261-1175or 342-7465. Toward Homosexuality article by Dr. David day, January 6. The theme for this year's American Spirituality, Motivating Others, Elkind, it says, "Homosexuality is a normal Razzle Dazzle is "Back to OZ," and designs People of Color Leadership Survival. Regis- and common form of sexual expression," will be used on T-shirts, invitations, adver- tration is $10 and includes meals. January tisements and other materials pertaining There are homemaker services, personal and that although it is found in all cultures 24-26. Write: South Central District, P.O. care attendants, respite care and child and professions, same-sex attraction can to the event. For more information, call Ed- Box 262822, Houston, Texas 77207-2822. die Stone at (214)381-3031. care available for people with HIV/AIDS be an anxlety-provoklnq experience for funded through the Ryan White Emer- teens. Encourage Parents to continue gency Care Act. Call (713)867-7776. covering lesbian and gay family issues by The Lesbian Visionaries are meeting with other new lesbians to discuss coming out, writing Ann Pleshette Murphey, Editor-in- FORT WORTH HUNTSVILLE Chief, Parents Magazine, 685 Third sharing personal experiences and Avenue, New York, New York 10017. developing a network of friends who are dealing with similar issues. All ages over Merry Christmas and good luck to the Sam 18, all ethnocentric and economic groups Tomorrow, December 21, and Sunday, Houston State University Gay, Lesbian Calling all Texas lesbian writers, artists December 22, at 7 p.m. the Agape MCC and Bisexual Alliance! Prospective and photographers! Send original work to are represented in this group, Sprouts. Free. (214)528-2426. Choir will perform a Christmas cantata at members can write: P.O. Box 2172, Hunts- be considered for publication in the first 4615 S.E. Loop 820, just past the Anglin ville, Texas 77341. ., annual Real Texas Cowgirls Wear Road exit, on the westbound service road. Lavender anthology. Write to: saxeT The Nelson-Tebedo Community Clinic is asking Santa for volunteers; specifically Tuesday, December 24, you are invited to Lavender Press, 2125 8th Street, Port their Christmas Eve service at 11 p.m. Neches, Texas 77651. receptionists, nurses and dental hygien- ists. Call (214)528-2336 to sign on. AUSTIN STRIVE FOR The Oak Lawn Band is a member of the HOUSTON The Health Department will be at The Lesbian and Gay Bands of America. The POSITIVE CHANGE 35 local members perform all kinds of Crossing, Sunday, December 22 from Tomorrow (December 21), celebrate the 6-9 p.m. with free, anonymous and confi- music, from marches to show tunes. Some of them are professional musicians and gaiety of the season with "After Hours," DR. NICHOLAS EDD, Psy.D. dential HIV testing. Get one of your new midnight to 4 a.m. on KPFT, 90.1 FM. The year's resolutions off your list before the some haven't played in years, but they all ~ Psychologist staff always brings you the news, com- new year! And thank the bars that spon- get together Monday night at MCC, 5353 Maple, and play. No auditions. Call Cathy mentary and lesbian and gay music from I\ • individualand group therapy ( sor these services. Brown at (214)721-0700. around the world, but tomorrow night they • relationship counseling will have "gay" carols and next week • biofeedback and stress management Informe SIDA is offering free, anonymous, (December 28) they will rush in the New confidential HIV testing and counseling on The Metroplex Republicans seek to • couples • depression • hypnosis educate Republicans about our communi- Year just a few days early. Not to be • alcohol/drug dependency Tuesday evenings from 6-9 p.m. 1643 East missed! "After Hours"-listen every ... Second, at Chalmers. (512)472-2001. ty, provide a forum for candidates and a • gay Issues method for lesbians and gays to become week! BEAUMONT involved in politics and the Republican 11767 Katy Frwy party. Meetings are each third Monday of Creative Life Outreach meets Mondays Suite 370 • Houston The New Foundation Christian Fellowship the month at the Oak Lawn Library Audi- torium, 6:30 p.m. Call (214)981-8114. at 8 p.m. at The Montrose Palace, (713] 493-9984 Center is a newly organized ministry 1505 Nevada at Commonwealth to devoted to bringing lesbians and gays and Physician assistants are doing Pap smears share an alternative weekly spiritual 2128 Welch • 493-9984 their children together for spiritual growth. celebration of life and love. Free. Free Every Sunday at 7 p.m. 1575 Spindletop Wednesday evenings at the Nelson-Teb- hugs. (713)526-LOVE. • 24 hourphoneservice• insurancewelcome Road. (409)724-1192. edo Community Clinic. Call (214)528-2336 for an appointment. • eveningsandweekendsavailable Get your tickets now for Fiesta Ana Nuevo, The National Organization for Women 1992, sponsored by the folks that bring us meets at the Unitarian Church once a The Adopt-an-Apartment program of Con- Baile, the Gay and Lesbian Hispanics •••.••. -:J gregation Beth EI Binah needs furniture, _I ~ month. Call Jennifer at (409)983-5680. Unidos. This New Year's dance will be at
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It's based on A Christmas Carol, and Scrooge and all those Dickens char- acters are dancin' and swing in' to the Harlem beat every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. through December 29. Tickets are $12-15. (713)520-0055. Future Mix: An Apocalyptic Comedy. rom the wonderful people who brought Fyou In Chains, Vortex Repertory Com- pany is presenting Barry Pineo's con- troversial new play Future Mix, an apoc- alyptic comedy of science fiction. Thurs- days through Saturdays at 8 p.m., except December 26, and the final show on De- cember 29 will be a3 p.m. matinee. $8 Fri- day and Saturday, $7 Thursday and Sun- day, and students $6 always. Vortex Per- formance Cafe, Woodward and East Ben White Boulevard in Austin, (512)448-2299. At the Capital City Playhouse, Dracula is a musical nightmare! A sweet one, though. This classic vampire tale is retold Jell Shavel and Peter Conover in Jerker. with affectionate twists and comical turns. Tonight (December 20) and tomorrow night Tonight (December 20) is opening night and December 31-January 25. 214 West 4th at the Vortex for Jerker, or The Helping Street. (512)472-1855. Hand, A Pornographic Elegy with Redeem- If you believe in The Santa Conspiracy, ing Social Value and a Hymn to the Queer you're not paranoid, you're right! There is Men of San Francisco in Twenty Tele- one and it's at Houston's Curtains Theater, phone Calls, Many of Them Dirty. Also 3722 Washington Avenue. This is the the- many of them nude and raunchy, funny TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 PAGE 47 CLEARANCE 12 ft 6 In NOW IN STOCK! NEW LINE OF HROCKSHOTS" ADULT GREETING CARDS • Video Rental Specials • Complete Selection of Magazines including Advocate,ln Touch, Mandate and Many More • Novelties, etc. Stadium 4629 W. 34th Gas Light News 3519 Bellaire Big City News & Video A Tuna Christmas in Galveston. and romantic. No one under age 17 admit- where in A Tuna Christmas Vera Carp is 10105 Gulf Freeway ted. Friday and Saturday nights at 8 ($8) set to win the Tuna Christmas Yard Dis- and 11 ($7) through January 11. (512) play contest for the 15th year in a row with Houston's************#1 Choice in bookstores 448-2299. her "Christmas Hall of Fame" featuring a Not to be outdone, the Dallas Theater manger, complete with Christ child, smelly ************ Center is presenting A Christmas Carol sheep, Santa Claus, Bing Crosby, Natalie We accept personal checks plus through December 29. Different ticket Wood and more. Tonight (December 20) prices for different schedules. Call (214) through Sunday at 8 p.m. with a 3 p.m. 522-TIXX. matinee Saturday and Sunday. $25. (409) It must be a trend: Dallas' Pocket Sand- 765-1894or (713)840-1891or 1-(800)821-1894. wich Theatre, 5400 East Mockingbird Lane, Back by popular demand, Rap-O-Rama, #119 is singing and dancing to Ebenezer an evening of rap and hip-hop dancing, Scrooge, based on you-know-what! Tonight features RCR and some of San Antonio's (December 20) and tomorrow at 8 p.m. Sun- funky-fresh talent. Sunday (December 22) day at 7 p.m. $10. (214)821-1860. at 8 p.m. Jump-Start Performance Com- The Deep Ellum Opera Theatre is shar- pany, 1035 South Alamo. $7, $5 students DO YOU NEED FINANCIAL SECURITY ing The Gifts of the Magi tonight (De- and seniors. (512)227-JUMP. cember 20) and tomorrow at 8 p.m. and If love is what you want, Here's Love at TO LIVE EACH DAY TO THE FULLEST? Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Teatro Dallas Cas a Manana. It will make a believer out LifeCare is the timely solution to providing cash in Theatre, 2400 Commerce Street. $15. (214) of the stodgiest Scrooge (that name 521-8156. again I). And a lawyer is the hero! Tonight exchange for life insurance benefits. If you are just over it, Moonstruck The- (December 20) at 8:30 p.m. and tomorrow atre Company has just your ticket: Who's at 2 p.m. $5.75 for all ages. 3101 West Lan- For more information, call a LifeCare Representative at 1-800-487-7112 Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee. caster, Fort Worth. (817)332-9319. This prize-winning drama about an evening The Christmas Movie Star is a play ® LifeCare of fun and games at the home of a middle- about a former silent movie queen and the AN AffiLIATE Of UNIVERSITY PHARMACY aged is bitter and sad and playing at the true meaning of Christmas. Tonight HEALTH CENTER Hickory Street Annex Theatre (formerly (December 20) and tomorrow at 8:15 p.m., 3935 fiRST AVENUE The Deep Ellum Theatre Garage) tonight Circle Theatre, 1227 West Magnolia Ave- /7 ·SAN DIEGO, CA 92103·3015 U (December 20) and tomorrow at 8 p.m. ($8) nue #520, Fort Worth. $14, half that for kids and Sunday at 7 p.m. ($5). (214)526-2700. (under 12). ~JA* ... It's grand at The Grand in Galveston, Feliz Navidad. ~ TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 PAGE 49 PAGE 48 TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 ~- .r~v YOU'VE TRIED THE REST .•• COME BACK TO THE BEST! (AND THE HOTIES1) i 11111111111111 II years ago this week in Texas I I remember they carried every color of Izod available and even had matching socks to I coordinate with every shirt. Many of you may not remember that combining a pair of pink socks with a pink Izod, white shorts and white tennis shoes was the look for the image-conscious Guppie. Well, the Sports Locker had the most gorgeous models, and you know how I am about a pretty face. Our Christmas issue had my favorite. I just thought I'd share .... On the subject of sharing, Carl Cochran, the man voted most likely to spar with Betsy Parish for the world heavyweight punster championship, reviewed holiday shows that didn't make the networks' lineups. Included in his list were the Rula Silver pumps, silver pumps ... Lenska Christmas Show, Oh Little Town It's Christmas time in the show bars. of Tulsa and The Orson Welles Christmas See them skip, hear them click ... Pig-Out, which featured a 21-bun salute to Soon you will be truly gay! Elizabeth Taylor. That was Bun salute. ) An issue without Carl is like a day with- h, I just love Christmas time-it out. .. oh, never mind! O brings out the musical whimsy in me. "Mother" Ruth Ravas, the woman who • Thousands of Voice Ads One of the other reasons I just love Christ- paved the way for Dr. Ruth West heimer, • Dozens of Categories mas (I wonder if Scrooge was visited by just couldn't keep her name out of print 11 • Hot Dates and Friends the ghost of Christmas segues?) is be- • Phone Numbers OR Voicemail cause, traditionally, clubs and businesses • WHY SETTLE FOR LESS? throughout Texas offer their employees as TALKING PERSONALS a sort of greeting card wish for the hap- piest of holidays. And trust me, Virginia, 1980 was no different as the clubs of Dal- las offered Yuletide pix of their oh-so- gorgeous staff. From the gang at the Vil- 1·900·407·3900 lage Station and the crew at JR's to the $2/min. MEN of Throckmorton Mine and the Kids at the Sundance, Dallas' best-looking men Meet Americans OR Canadians! spread holiday cheer to the mall-weary VISA OR MC-HAVE YOUR CREDIT CARD READY! masses. Speaking of mall-weary, years ago, 1-BOO-669-DATE when Houston was still a city, there was $2/min. +50¢ service charge per call-Touch-Tone phone required a delightful little shop on lower West- heimer, which used to be the cultural heart of the local gay community. This shop was Gay owned and operated. Customer service: (305) 565-4455, Ext: 2955 Texas' only location for a California-based men's boutique called the Sports Locker. The MEN of Throckmorton Mining Company. PAGE 50 TWT DECEMBeR 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 PAGE 51 ONE ON ONE years ago this week, as evidenced by the AIlULTSONLY 1-900 appearance of her name no less than 2,675 times in that issue of the magazine. Not only did she offer us her usual fare of pre- 226-MEET safe-sex era advice on sexually-transmitted diseases, but she took a holiday job as a model for edible underwear so she could buy gifties for her legions of fans, an act which landed her squarely in the columns of that venerable bastion of all things gossipy, HOTTEA, where she shared space with everyone from Naomi Sims and Ernestine, Richie Agazzi and David Drake, Robert Jones and John Linder and Jim Hol/oman, Paul Lewis and Josie Odierno, not to mention the boiling news that former Mr. Texas Ted Fees could be found in the all-together in the Christmas issue of Blueboy, the flesh-fold of choice for discriminating Texasexuals. And on that note, I bid you a very Merry Christmas. May it be filled with love and laughter, prosperity and joy and, most im- portantly, good health. For a truly memo- rable holiday, make it a point to wish one person you don't know a Merry Christmas. It'll make a world of difference. 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CD". .o0 .3 Xii". travel guides, calendars, leather, 1il I condoms, lubricants and the largest Q) :0 tit' video selection in Oak Lawn! ctI '(ij ~ HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY SEASON HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ALL OF US ~ CI) UJ o « ~ Drop by and check out our Expanded store, z LOBO Larger selection of CD's and sale on all used records. UJ 4008-C CEDAR SPRINGS ~ DALLAS, TEXAS 7Sl19 a: co (lI4) Sll-iln @ Monday-Saturday 11-10 pm Sunday 1-9 pm 3810 Congress #121 (214) 521-0350 Dallas TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 PAGE 55 PAGE 54 TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 Texan Sissy Spacek Born in Quitman, Christmas Day 1949 ~ W_;;&~%, Week of December 20-26, 1991 The Christmas STARSCOPEbrings about three planetary events among the luminaries (Sun and Moon). The first is a partial eclipse of the Moon, visible in Texas. A partial eclipse occurs when the Earth's shadow is cast on the Moon. Only the lowest 10"10 of the Moon will be eclipsed. The partial eclipse begins with the dark shadow, or umb.ra, on th~ Moon at 4:04 a.m., Sat- urday, with the most coverage at 4:43 a.m., and t~e ecll~s~ ending at 5:06 .a.m.. The second event is that the Full Moon occurs In Gemini at 4:24 a.m., which will affect mostly the signs of Gemini, Virgo, Aquariu~ an.d Sagitta~ius. .. . The third event is that the Sun is moving Into Capricorn, thus beginning the Winter Solstice. So winter officially begins at 2:55 a.m. on Sunday the 22nd. SAGITTARIUS: (Nov 22 - Dec 21) Indecision Tuesday. is a big problem this weekend. Let others TAURUS:(Apr20-May20)Takea chance on help you to decide. Inwardly you feel torn revealing something that you have kept hid- between two relationships. This is under- den about yourself. Some problem from standabl~ as stress.is being ~ut o~ you and the past reappears. This time you handle it the stress ISworsening a relationship. An ex- well. More self-confidence surfaces after cellent time to consider expanding your facing an old flame. Best days: Tuesday, education. Best days: Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday. CAPRICORN:(Dec 22 - Jen 19) Romance is!m- GEMINI:(May 21 -Jun 21) Your environment pulsive. Stay as far away from the routine plays a major part in meeting enticing pros- as possible. A short trip brings pleasure. pects this weekend. You meet new friends Don't try to manipulate as others can see as well. So don't stay home. Friends also right through it. Weekend brings many have good advice now. The burnout you pleasant surprises. Best days: Wednesday, are feeling is due to the neglect of your Thursday. body. Best day: Friday. AQUARIUS: (Jan 20 - Feb 18) "Lucky in lov.e CANCER:(June 22 - July 22) A secret liaison and lucky in cards" applies to you this looks promising. Every time there is a par- weekend. Be in the right place at the right tial eclipse, Cancer is the most affected. time, to help things along. If you're already Since the partial eclipse occurs In your with a lover, it gets even. better. For the twelfth house, this will be a quieter week- money picture, success If you do your end than you anticipated. Best days: Satur- homework. Best days: Friday, Thursday. day, Sunday, Thursday. . PISCES:(Feb 18 - Mar 20) Be honest with a LEO: (July 23 - Aug 22) If single, joining a friend you have known for awhile. Worries social club can help your love life. You may at work should be addressed at a later time. find a short-lived but satisfying affair. Love An interesting new person helps you, and has been elusive due to idealism. You feel domestic situations improve. Use this time off-balance socially this weekend. Best to make health changes. Best days: Friday, days: Monday, Tuesday. Saturday. ., VIRGO: (Aug 23 - Sep 22) Running helter- ARIES: (Mar 21 - Apr 19) With the partial skelter does not allow time to develop or lunar eclipse and Full Moon occurring in help relationships. If in a relationship, your solar third house, you will have to remember to take time with your partner, reevaluate friendships and relationships as domestic altercations take place over over the holiday period. Unexpected prog- very little. Keep anger in check. Best days: ress and success in personal interacti~ns. Wednesday, Thursday. Use your intuition to get over some disll- . lusionment. Best days: Friday, Monday, LIBRA: (Sep 23 - Oct 23) This Full Moon may TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 PAGE 57 -.~~ leave you feeling low about your love life. You also have more of an urge to be free at . .' ( *- Christmas this time. A short vacation may help you out SADIE'S j.'f ShoUi of the holiday doldrums. Judgment is not up (915) J66-9559 to par. An aggressive person pursues you; STEVED • 6202 W. County Rd. be equally aggressive. Best days: Friday, .:'* Sunday, Dee. 22 Tuesday. MARTINEZ, M.D. Odessa * B.Y.O.B. I with hostess SCORPIO:(Oct 24 - Nov 21) Authority and power come with this FullMoon. Some peo- 0..,,;~ ASHLEY RHONE ple may think you are abusing it. Your ideas are good, but don't be afraid to askfor help. NOW OPEN Look for money to come from relatives INTERNAl] MEDICINE with new owners and/or partners. Your sex life improvesthis INFECTIOUS DISEASES Come Party week. Best days: Sunday, Tuesday. and management By Appointment Only New Year's Eve STARSCOPE GIFT GUIDE 7 PM-2 AM DAILY Free Forthe Perplexed or LateHoliday Shopper season's party favors ARIES:These people sneak peeks, so hide your gifts well. It doesn't haveto be expen- GreetingS; & sive, but give them something new, like a and Happy traditional hand-held game. TAURUS:Taureans like the way things feel. 3400 Montrose Suite 200 Holidays champagne toast Quality is an important factor here. Give somethingthat helpsthem feel comfortable. Houston, Tx 77006 Come join us and party GEMINI: Books, games, anything to keep them interested for more than five minutes. 713·521·9444 'NEW YEAR'S EVE! Gift certificates work well also. CANCER:Anything that goes into their homes will be appreciated. A Cancer may even like an old item that may not mean much to you anymore. LEO:Find out who they like musically, and buy them a CDor cassette,even aWalkman, or something that will makethem look and An Attorney feel better. Who Understands VIRGO:Self-help books, Psychology Today, health food or vitamins. Virgos love games Your Needs like Nintendo. LIBRA:Clothes impress these people. Just don't make them too flashy. For a lover, jewelry isa good bet: With Libra it really is the thought that counts. SCORPIO:Scorpios will drop tiny hints about what they want, but you have to listen closely because they don't repeat very often. When shopping, watch what they look at with conscious effort. SAGITTARIUS:Anything that appeals to their sport. A bright sweater or shirt, some- 3500 Oak Lawn thing outdoorsy. Some type of alcohol other than beer or wine. at Lemmon CAPRICORN:Something that goes on their ~ desk or anything that helps them organize Suite 400 Jl and gets them more efficient. Dallas, Texas 75219 AQUARIUS:Help them start a hobby. They are intrigued by puzzles and calendars. If getting a calendar, keep hardcore in mind. (214) 520-9780 PISCES:Theyenjoy illusions. Takethem out for a special time. Whatever it is, put :,'Answered 24 Hours thought and passion into it. 1\loII1 PAGE 58 TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 i99l TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 PAGE 59 unsafe sex. Have fun but don't lose your judgment. Be careful." As for his holiday plans, Chris plans to visit his parents in Aspen, Colorado and hit the slopes. "I'm going to Aspen for Gay Ski Week, which should be a blast. 1hope everyone in Texas has a wonderful, peaceful Christ- mas and New Year's." ",.A;""'-'A"".· e., .":''''WW*-V:.;V(ftv*'v::t-. ' f .•~fI.·_.._- •.r''~."'i:).1t'.A On Our Cover CHRISTOPHER DYKES of Austin Photos by Rex Martin Just a year ago, Chris Dykes had never been to a gay club and had virtually no gay friends or contacts. "I was very naive about the gay scene in Texas," Chris says. "I thought coming out meant rejection and isolation, but ulti- mately 1decided that nothing could be worse than the isolation of living in the closet, so 1came out." Chris says that coming out was the right thing to do. "I have received nothing but love and support from my fam- ilyand friends. No more fear or secrets. My life is very different now, but different in an incredibly positive way." A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, Chris first moved to Texas in 1985 to attend graduate school at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches. He earned a master's degree in clinical psychology there in 1987 and presently works as a rehabilitation therapist at an Austin hospital. Chris has also taught psychology at Stephen F. Austin and at Louisiana State University in Shreveport. "I would like to return to teaching in the future," says Chris, "particularly if 1 am able to pursue a doctorate degree in psychology. Right now I am enjoying living and working in Austin." Although he enjoys dancing and socializing in the clubs, Chris is a non-drinker and encourages moderation in others, par- ticularly during the holidays. 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CHRIS ~t. _ 1)0;""""", " _~1" "'V ~ Fa,. q~o~ ·t o ~-140"" •• ~~~<1 ~~-1JJ :s-~~ ~~~ ~ 0~4r~~4' I ..J./ .(~~ct:~~~4 ill) ~~~~ (' t.>('"", --- "~l" &.!~~---/ :> "'-- sC along with Mark Allen Smith as Nakoma Shaye and special guest Richard Jones direct from Los Angeles AT THIS TIME OF THE YEAR WE PAUSE TO SAY "THANK YOU" TO OUR FRIENDS FOR YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT. WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY LOOK FORWARD TO 1992-WlTH YOUI WARMEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON I - Tommy, Robert &.. the John L's Family The Kon Tiki Club HOT MEN and Garza Productions present HOT MUSIC A Holiday Season Show of Stars Saturday, December 21 Direct from the Rivierain LasVegas LaWanda Kourtney Jackson Van Wales Also Starring * Chanel White and * Jerry McCall 315 Tremont I (409) 763-6264 TIKI ..'., . GALVESTON ISLAND VULCANO HOLY TRINITY COMMUNITY CHURCH By International Council of Community Churches ALAN BONICAITI A HOME FOR EVERY HEART Reviewed by Jazz Paz another artist. Then, in one two-week trip, Vulcano by Alan Bonicalti; Amethyst Press, he, an assistant and his model explored No. 102, 70-A Grenwich Avenue, New York, and recorded EI Hierro and the landscape Liturgical NY 10011-8307;$32.50; softbound cover. they found to be "between lunar and Evangelical alpine," the Scottish-looking pastures, ven if you have almost finished your Swiss-looking forests and African-looking Ecumenical Eholiday gift shopping, there is sorne-' hills. thing else you want for the man-lover in Five centuries ago, this island was the your life (or in your heart!). It is Vulcano. most Western point of the known world. There is an island aggressively thrusting When Columbus sailed past it, it was still ---'Mt~~ itself above the cobalt waves of the At- called Valverde, or Green Valley. On his lantic Ocean. Giant slabs of lava cantile- return trip, he found it devastated by a Worship Service, Sunday 11 :00 am vered against the sky. Primeval vegetation volcanic eruption, and he renamed it EI crawling over the arid landscape, a palm Hierro, or The Iron. Father Fred Wright shrouded in the mist. This is Vulcano. In Bonicatti's vision, the island has This is powerfully sensuous male im- regained some of its verdure, but its soul 4402 Roseland, Dallas agery. This is black and white photography remains volcanic. His photographs reveal (214 )827 -5088 that explores the archetypal theme of the sense of supernatural struggle be- man's struggle with nature, his solitude, . tween shifting light and shadow, the naked his expression of sexuality and search for male against the unyielding earth, man and spirituality. nature, sex and image, spirituality. QIQrtstmas tue QIanbleligqt §eruice Photographer Alan Bonicalti resisted The conclusion of the artist is that the Canary Islands until his resolve was man's greatest strength is his fragility. ilecember 24tQ. Bpm broken by the tempting photograph of This is the paradox of Vulcano. '0111 TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 PAGE 71 TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 PAGE 70 CATHY DENNIS I".tlq BANANARAMA ~ , VANESSAWlWAMS E9 pop LIFE •••• THE COMFORT ZONE MOVE TO THIS INCLUDES THE INTERNATIONAL HITS INCLUDES "JUST ANa..THER DREAM", "LONG TRAIN RUNNING:' "TRIPPING ON YOUR LOVE" FEATURING THE COMFORT ZONE, "C'MON AND GfT MY LOVE", AND "ONLY YOUR LOVE:' RUNNING BACK TO YOU AND SAVE THE BfST FOR LAST. "MlNIGHT LONG (TOUCHME)", AND' 'TOO MANY WALLS" DIANA P.M.DAWN THE FORCE BEHIND THE POWER OF THE HEART. OF SOUL Fealunng: WHEN YOU TELL ME THAT YOU Love ME' FORCE BEHIND THE POWER· WAITING IN THE WINGS' AND OF THE CROSS: CHANGE OF HEART· YOU'RE GONNA Love IT THE UTOPIAN EXPERIENCE 311---- The Artists' Albums and 12" Singles available at Autobahn/Oaklawn Records Coming In January ~Q CeCe Peniston • 1M ••• ISLAND Featuring uFinally" Bring A Nonperishable Item: Food, Clothing, [ NecessitiesTo Be Donated To The PWA House and And Get A Christmas Present Cruise By The CREWS INN Monday, December 23 and Join the PGD Listening Party With Happy Hour Priced Drinks 9-11 pm ,A CCfhcUlk qJou gote cA ~ gucce~~{pQ1991! 3215 N. FITZHUGH • DALLAS • (214] 526-9510 3333 N. FITZHUGH • DALLAS • (214] 526-9519 '"''I . , , ' ,...... , . from the tum thet brought you HOUSTON HOTTea - Here's what's ''The Boys In Cellblock Q" going on THIS WEEK IN THE SPACE CITY from au. • W Houston HOT TEA .... A hearty round of applause goes out to the the Four SeasonsClub, whose recent Military Ball raised $5,359 for the Colt 45's. end SUNDOWNER Frtend. of Dorothy Production, pt ••• nt Beaumont's Friendliest THESUNDOWNER wishes Jacquelyn Sterling [r] at the club's annual ~~Yi_ each of its customers Christmas Show last Sunday. This Sunday, by Doric WIIson~td and friends a VERY December 22, Gentry presents December A lighthearted look et the rise 01 the 1991 Playgirl centerfold Logan Steele, who MERRY CHRISTMAS from: Lesbian and Gay movament will be performing from 7-11 p.rn. As a starting with the events 01 Fred • Roy • Stan June 27, 1969 at the holiday gift to their customers, the club Stonewall Inn, Greenwich Village, NY Karen • Todd • Bob hosts a very special Wet Jockeys Contest on Make your New Year's Rob Schmerler [above, c] presented a Christmas night. ... January 3-24, 1992 Reservations NOW!!! whopping check to Colt 45 representatives JR's is famous for presenting the sexiest Friday & Saturday, 11 pm Gale Clayton [I] and Cal Moran [r]. Sunday, January 12 & 19 at 7 pm ITWIU BEAFFORDABLE dancers around, and Steel and Christopher FUNwith "FREE" Congratulations to all the committees and performers who made this annual event January 12th performance benems Champagne & Door Prizes!! AIDS Servlcss 01 Auatln such a wonderful success.... NO COVER Sunday - Thursday Coming up at the BRB on Sunday, W Beaumont's only Daytime December 29 is their Employees Turnabout 214 4TH*472-2966 Nlghtime Club • 4 prn - 2 am Show, which benefits the Montrose Clinic. Then on Christmas Eve,the club presents a 497 Crocl!ett • Beaumont, Tex • (409) 833-3989 .Across from Oilcan Harry's Pajama Party that is sure to heat up the holidays.... Last Friday night, the "other" Weather Girl, Izora Armstead ~i~'~~,~~...-~N~'~trJI' "~v Ii' :~"1•~••••.~".~::) :~;C~.\~'. "'" The New ... [r], introduced her Memories ~ §~ ,'f: new single, "Let's Get l PAGE 74 TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 PAGE 75 recently been transferred next door to JR's. clients. Pictured below [I-r] are Basic Drop in and see both of them for your fill of Brothers manager Bill Pearse,Steve Mayes and Bering Care Center director Lindy holiday spirits.... Across the street at the Montrose Mine, Huffman. The center will be serving dinner Robert McGehee, Charlie Driscoll and Cliff on Christmas Day at noon for PWAs and Ashford [below, I-r] invite you out for Full their friends .... Moon Margarita Madness tomorrow night, During the holidays, go by and sit on the hunkiest lap in Texas while you tell Pacific Saturday, December 21. Catch Muscles in Street's Santa just Action at the club every Tuesday and exactly what you Friday.... want for Christmas. The BriarPatch is gearing up for their Naughty or nice-this annual Christmas Sing-a-Iong Carol Night Santa's guaranteed to this Sunday beginning at 7:30 p.m. along deliver. Speaking of with a sumptious buffet. Come see the BP nice, get a load of Nutcracker models .... sexy Caged Heat Ripcord's ninth anniversary bash was dancer Kendall [right], packed wall-to-wall with partiers and well- just one of the hot wishers on hand to congratulate owner Gary men on hand at the Batchelor [below, I] and his loyal and club to heat up even friendly crew, including handsome deejay the coldest winter night. From now through Christmas, bring a toy valued at $5 or more and receive free admission to the club. It's called Toys for Tots With AIDS and it's sponsored by the National Leather Association .... MCCR's annual Christmas Pageant, presented last weekend at the church [below], was a melodic and beautiful celebration of the holiday season. Check the Mark Hebert [above, r]. Congratulations on church's ad in this issue for a schedule of nine years of service to the community .... their holiday services.... Over at the 611 Hyde Park Pub, manager Jimmie King told HOT TEA that deejay Roger Hawthorne [left] is burning up the turn- tables every Friday and Saturday night. What's new for '92?Watch for the club's new videos. Bering Care Center "Shared the Warmth" in conjunction with Basic Brothers and Union Jack's twentieth anniversary distributed some much needed and much celebration continues by offering 20-50% off appreciated sweaters to some of the center's on select items storewide. Union Jack has a TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 PAGE 76 ~ ~ ~ ad, '1~,,4t huge selection of leather coats, jackets, belts Show, which showcases the talents of and more for your last-minute holiday former Miss Gay Texas/USA Amanda Hall shopping convenience .... [below], ••i._. ••• If your shopping list includes someone who's a little more difficult to shop for, you might find the ideal gift for them at Richmond News and Video, where Mike Richmond [below] is on hand to help you with your selection .... EugeneJones is the newest shipmate to join the Crew. Eugene is on duty every Wednesday and Thursday when he bartends. Stop in at the Crew for happy hour every day from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m .... Finally, Mama lo's Christmas Party at the Outpost was filled with holiday revelers. She's pictured below [I] with club staffers The winner of the first annual Miss Circle J contest is talented Cinnamon Sweet [shown above, c, being crowned by Queen of Autumn Destiny Harper]. Also pictured is first runner-up Loni Thomas. Congratulations David Masor, Darlene Marino, Neil Day and to the winners from San Antonio HOT Phil Hunter. TEA ... John and Joe have a Christmas party Happy holidays from Houston HOT TEA, tomorrow, Saturday, and the show begins at and have a safe, happy and prosperous 10:30 p.m. Everyone is invited, so we'll see New Year's. you there.... SAN ANTONIO TEA - Here's what's going on THIS WEEK IN SAN ANTONIO from Alamo City HOT TEA .... Ab's Westernaire will have an employee Christmas party on December 24 at 8 p.m. Drop in Christmas day when Lady Pooter dishes up free turkey and ham along with all the trimmings at 6 p.m .... Tonight, Wild Club presents illusionist Jimmy Jamesand vocalist Bubba McNeely in a special concert at 11 p.m. Renowned for his superior impersonations of celebrities, Jimmy returns to his hometown of San Viola Wills' [above] recent concert at the Antonio after a long absence. Check it Paper Moon rocked the house as she sang out. .. National E.O.Y. Tasha Kohl is booked through a string of her dance hits. Now for Sunday, December 29 when she'll recording for Exit Records, Viola's latest appear in the Wild and Wicked Sunday single will be "It's My Pleasure"-watch TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 PAGE 79 for it. Viola's Texas tour will continue December 29 is the incomparable Coco .... throughout the month of January, so make Merry Christmas to all from San Antonio plans to see her at your local club. Tour HOT TEA. information can be obtained by contacting AUSTINteaCIOUS - Here's what's going Paul Shelby at (310)828-6229.... on THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN from Chris' Capital Country Club will be throwing a birthday City HOT TEA .... bash and sock hop for Lady Saratonight at The 12 days of Christmas are alive and 8 p.m. Come and dance to your favorite well at Charlie's until December 24. Yes, oldies but goodies from 8 p.m. until 2 a.m., Charlie's is giving away two turkeys a day with $1.50 longnecks all night long. Happy (one during happy hour and one at midnight) birthday Lady Sara, from San Antonio HOT until Christmas Day, when they'll have one TEA ... The Country Club Christmas Show is cooked and ready to eat. Chef Tom and Sunday, December 22 at 7 p.m .... Daddy Wayne are preparing for the annual Memories is gearing up for New Year's feast starting at 1 p.m. with an complete Eve in a big way by offering $2 any-drink-in- dinner for their customers. Travis Phenix the-house along with and Carl Jernigan [below, I-r], otherwise champagne, a free known as the Snatch Sisters,will be your buffet and lots of party favors ... The CRUISE CAMERA was at Memories when beautiful Tiffany Clark made a guest appearance in the Sunday early-bird strip show at 7 p.m .... The EIJardin is issuing raffle tickets with each drink you buy until Christmas night. That evening there will be a drawing for a bartenders for the feast. Make plans to join surprise gift. Hop down to the EIJardin and them. Also plan to join them on New Year's get your raffle ticket-you may be a Eve when they'll be having champagne and winner .... a balloon drop at midnight. ... Roger and Lew's special Christmas party Buckles has started show nights every is Sunday, December 22, at the 106 Off- Thursday along with their 25¢ drinks. You Broadway. It begins at 10:30 p.m. with a can also join them on Sundays for their free buffet for everyone. On Christmas Day, potluck dinners. Bring a covered dish and the 106 serves dinner at 2 p.rn., so swing by Buckles will supply the main course. The and have a bite.... club will also be having a balloon drop and The Paper Moon Super Sunday Christmas champagne on New Year's Eve.... Show welcomes Miss Gay South 1992 Chain Drive will host Dennis Watts of Nakoma Shaye at Cowtown Leathermen in Fort Worth tonight 11p.m .... Tuesday, and tomorrow night, December 20 and 21. December 24, He'll will be on hand to fulfill your piercing Pauletta's December fantasies and desires. Come out early and Talent Night Finals beat the crowds on New Year's Eve when start at 11:30 p.rn., the Drive has champagne and party favors with Newcomer of for their customers. Mark Farrier and Ricky the Year Paige Jones [below] will be on hand to serve up Adams ... Thursday, the PMT Show is joined by Miss Gay River City/USA Kimberly Gordon at 11:30 p.m .... The roving CRUISE CAMERA traveled backstage at the Paper Moon and captured Dallasite Celeste [above] DALLAS r,~ HOUSTON Williams as she prepared to go on stage. Celeste tore the house down, with her 3920 Cedar SPrinUs ~ 1521 Westheimer remarkable illusions of Taylor Dayne and (214)528-9600 (713) Patsy... Com ing to the Paper Moon TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 with owners Darlene and Josiefor all nonperishable food item, clothing or needed the holiday spirit like only the Chain Drive the details. item for the PWA house and get a present. ... knows how .... John L's has planned the happiest of AIDS Services of Austin is holding its holidays for all of their loyal customers and second raffle, only this time you can choose friends to enjoy. Tony Rose, Wiseguys and a trip to either San Francisco or New York. LessMiserable got the month off to a great There are only a couple more weeks to start. Tonight and Saturday night, it's Just purchase your tickets for the raffle, so please Friends filling the air with merry melodies. hurry .... Christmas Eve, catch the comedy of The Crossing will be celebrating Christmas have a drink and catch up on the latest Amazing Grace. On Christmas night, in their own special way when they open social events of the season. In the photo Roxanne and Buddy are your caroling duo. their doors at 9 a.m. above are ll-rl jodv Shaefer, Austin Smith, DALLAS TEA - Here's what's happening New Year's Eve boasts a bounty of talent on Christmas Day to Barry Smith, Mathew Hayes,Russell Boyer, THIS WEEK IN DALLAS from Big D HOT TEA .... with Linda Petty and the Main Event along party the whole day JamesBurkett, Rick Bruce and Jim Davis. Round-Up deejay John Irizarry [above, I] with Nakoma Shaye and Richard Jones. Join away. Doorman Join them on the eve of the new year when and new deejay Larry McKelvain keep the the jolly holidays at John L's.... Robert Smith invites the champagne will be flowing and the mood merry with your favorite music during everyone out New party favors will be in abundance. this holiday season. Round-Up is closed Year's Evefor the TARRANT TEA - Here's what's Christmas Day. Tom and his staff will return Crossing's annual happening THIS WEEK IN FORT WORTH from rested in time to get ready for their New bash. Party favors, hats and champagne are Year's Eve celebration and a special gift for on the agenda for the evening .... Cowtown HOT TEA .... The 651 Club gives their loyal customers a you. No cover charge at the door this New San Fran Cisco's bartender Scooter gift this Christmas with their all-new dance Year's Eveat the Round-Up! What a way to Thomas was caught by the CRUISE CAMERA floor just in time for the holiday hoedowns. start the new year. That's just their way of doing his saying thanks and Happy New Year. ... impersonation of Gerald, Billy and the entire staff wish you a The Miss Wave pageant is scheduled for Rudolph the Red happy holiday, and they'll show they mean this Monday, December 23, at 11p.m. Nose Reindeer. He it by offering no cover on New Year's Eve. Check with the club for more details on this Terri Norman [above, I] posed at JR'sfor promises an encore What a party that's going to be! ... preliminary to Miss Gay Dallas. Catch the National Caricaturist Network artist Buddy performance for those Across the Street has added the latest men making merry this Tuesday during the Rose [r] during a recent portrait opportunity. of you who ask him video and sound equipment, so the lights Christmas Eve Strip-Off at 11p.m. with Get in on all the magic the season has to to do it! Drop by on and sounds of Christmas will be cheerier than ever. Stop in and see and hear for emcee Valerie Lohr. This Wednesday, Club offer at JR's Bar and Grill. They offer their the 25th when Cisco's will be having a W shines bright Christmas night. Don't miss burger and sandwich menu daily until 4 p.m. Christmas dinner starting at 6 p.m. Join the yourself .... Partners manager Barbara Koslow is back Brief Encounters next Friday, December 27 Warm up during the holidays at JR's.... crew on New Year's Evefor a traditional with no cover before 10 p.m. for 18 and Lobo After Dark bookstore and video New Year's celebration with party favors and the parties are going strong. Drop by this holiday season and enjoy all the club over. Wave's New Year's Eve party promises center has lots of stocking stuffers and the and the trimmings .... has to offer. They've added more security to be a big splash.... latest adult video releasesto make your cold Marilyn's will be having a Christmas buffet Village Station bartenders Jay Dossett winter nights more festive. Stop in and see starting at 1 p.m. They're planning a New and lighting to keep the humbug away. Make your plans to attend the end-of-year [below, I] and Bruce Barber help make owner Kevin Gray and the staff, who'll help Year's EveChampagne celebration and your holidays happy at the mega dance you heat up your holiday .... invite the community of Austin to check out festivities ... Oasis is open Christmas Day and they'll be Hidden Door has got everything going in some of the new artwork that has arrived at high gear for the best holiday ever. They've the bar keeping the memory of Marilyn serving dinner at 7 p.m. Make your plans to attend their first New Year's Eve blowout .... got the club ready to party hardy this Monroe alive.... Ashburn's makes your holidays brighter season. Stop in and see the men at the 'Bout Time would like to apologize for the Door-you'll be glad you did! Check their inconvenience of the bar being closed this with their friendly staff, talented entertainers and satisfied customers. Stop in and see ad for details about New Year's Eve.... past week. There were some difficulties with Cindy Holub [below, I] and Donnie the renewal of their liquor license but they what surprises you'll find on the east side this holiday season. Ho! Ho! Ho! ... Brown offer holiday arrangements for any will be straightened out within the next six budget at their conveniently located Cedar weeks. You can find your favorite bartenders Britches' owner Michael Wallace invites from 'Bout Time working at either Charlie's everyone out this Sunday to the Christmas show with emcee Ashley Rhone. Join club. The staff has decked the halls for or at Buckles Saloon.... Michael and the gang for their biggest-ever the happiest holidays ever. Stop in and get Oilcan Harry's has added the Texas into the holiday spirit. Happy birthday Gentlemen to their Sunday evening lineup. New Year's Eve celebration. Check with wishes from HOT TEA go out to Keith They hit the stage at 10:30 p.m. dancing for the club for information about the Miss Mid-Cities pageant coming next month .... Kuykendall this week .... your enjoyment. The CRUISE CAMERA caught D.J.'s holds their traditional holiday Crews Inn hostsPolygram Records' listening the Wednesday evening social club taking party this Monday, December 23. Bring a time out of their busy Christmas shopping to festivities with shows, food and fun. Check TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 PAGE 83 PAGE 82 Springs Flower Market. Stop in and see the and the friendly folks at jugs for this festive wonderful offerings they have in their holiday presentation .... beautifully decorated store.... Rapsdoorman Doug Redford keeps the Step up the block and visit Maurice and flow of party people going into the dance Richard at Union jack. They'll be glad to club for the holidays. help you finish your last-minute Christmas Raps has everything shopping. The entire store and hair salon to put the holiday are decked out with fabulous displays. One together in one great stop at Union jack and you'll have your Christmas package. shopping list in the bag.... Check with the Hideaway Club gives the right combination friendly staff for their of entertainment to chase those humbugs happiest New Year away during the holidays. Stop in and see with lots of surprises.... the decorations everywhere you turn and let Meet your favorite bears at TMC for their Vodka Bill, Vera, Bill, jerry and the gang merry madness festivities. They've got the help you get into the merriment during the man-size New Year's Eveyou've been season.... waiting for. If you don't find a bear under Happy birthday wishes from HOT TEA go your tree, try looking in the Mine .... out to Betty Smith at The first annual Christmas Bowl benefit the Cove. Betty makes for the Food Pantry and HOT '92 is this your holidays merrier Sunday, December 22, from 8 p.m. to and, whether you've 2 a.m. They've got the entire Heart Bowl been naughty or nice, reserved for this party and scores of you're sure to capture celebrity entertainers with free bowling and the holiday spirit at wonderful door prizes. With a $5 donation the Cove.... you can enjoy the evening with hundreds of La Cage offers a large variety of your partiers. Bring a canned food item and leave favorite adult video tapes now on sale until it at the door. For more information, contact the end of the year starting at $19.92. If one Lonny Cape at (214)357-4350.... of your New Year's resolutions is to spend Bamboleo's doorman Luis Goyea stays money wisely, begin right now with a super busy this time of the year with capacity value and start 1992 off right. Get in on the crowds packing the sale and at this low price get a gift for house at Raye yourself. La Cage is open from 9:30 a.m. Martin's huge facility. until 6:30 a.m. for 21 hours of holiday Bamboleo's has a shopping every day.... Feliz Ano Nuevo Sue Ellen's doorperson Kate Burrows celebration planned welcomes the holiday that you won't want crowds to the club for to miss. Check with a festive time with Luis, Gary, Benjamin and Raye for all the music videos, New Year's Eve details. Bamboleo's is open dancing, shows and a Wednesday through Sunday from 9 p.m. friendly staff to keep until 2 a.m. with after hours every Friday the fun rolling and Saturday. The club is available for your along .... holiday parties, too .... Detour will open New Year's Evefor an Buddies' seventh annual Christmas show is under-construction party. The club is located tomorrow night, Saturday, December 21, at 4117Maple Avenue, next door to the and their all-star cast will feature the stand- Wave. Make your plans to attend the up comedy of Modeen. Make your plans to festivities at Dallas' newest leather/levi attend Buddies' year-end blowout celebration men's cruise bar.... this New Year's Eve.... jugs' Christmas Show is next Wednesday Flowers.By Tony keeps your spirits high with emcee Connie Mclain and all your and their flower prices low. Holiday floral favorite entertainers. They'll be "opening at gift ideas and their expert staff designing 5 p.m. and the show starts at 9:30 p.m. your special arrangements make Christmas Christmas night. join [oe, Candy, Connie merrier than ever. Tony's has bargains TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 PAGE 85 Vegas Super Show starring, direct from An Waco Mining Company presents the galore to deck the halls.... Evening at La Cage at the Riviera Hotel, Brandi Alexander Christmas Show on Ripcord unleashes their own special Roxie Starr, plus Miss Gay USA 1988 Saturday, December 21. ... holiday celebration for New Year's Eve. Tommie Rossand emcee Bubba McNeely. Raven hosts the official Miss Gay They've got more men making merry than Watch for the club's new second floor Longview 1992 contest January 31 at Santa's workshop. Check it out. ... showroom, premiering in late January. Choices. The competition is open to The Trestle is holding their traditional TEXAS TELETYPE - Here are some end-of-year celebration where you can residents of Gregg County only and will happenings across the state of Texas.... break all of last year's resolutions, if you feature special guests Mari Michales as well Waco Mining Company hosted Miss missed any. Stop in for their old year's as Amazing Grace. The following night, the Mona's Madness Benefit last month and resolution revolution. Kody and the guys club hosts Mr. Gay Longview All-American, raised $854 for McCares Waco AIDS behind the bar are ready to help you make with special guest John Gordon. It's open to 11:30 PM TONIGHT Foundation. Pictured below [top row, I-r] all male strippers from across the state.... some new ones for 1992. are Felicia, Raven, Tica Marie and show FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 TEA BY THE SEA - Here's what's going In Amarillo, Maggie's, in conjunction with Stepping Stone Productions, presented their on THIS WEEK IN GALVESTON from Island City MISS GAY TEXAS/USA second annual Christmas Benefit Show. HOT TEA .... JENNIFER ST. JOHN Garza Productions' owner JesseGarza Proceeds went to insure that needy children will enjoy a Christmas they might otherwise plus KOFI and SHANNA ROBERTS kicked off the holidays by presenting a super show at Kon Tiki. He's pictured below [I] not have. A family of five was picked as recipients along with three children from the with the reigning Miss Gay USA Sable Chanel, incomparable male dancer/heartthrob Salvation Army Christmas Tree at South Plains Mall. Over $500 was raised by some Hunter and the recently crowned Miss Tri- of Amarillo's favorite entertainers, and club States/USATandi Andrews. Be at the club owner Ricky Eaveskicked in a generous donation. Special thanks to all the organizer Amy, while in the bottom row [I-r] entertainers including those pictured below: are Kendra, Samantha and Miss Cheree. Stepping Stone founder Mike Timms, aka Thanks to all those who gave so generously Misty Blue; K.C. as Michael Jackson; Miss and to the entertainers not pictured: Bruce, Potter County Evelyn DuBois; Miss Gay Mark, Jeff, Courtney, Dean, Lonzo, Steve, Amarillo Desiree; and Amarillo's Newcomer Sheena and Serena.... 1989-90 Callissa Kennedy. Happy holidays. ton ight as they present a special Christmas show with a surprise guest, and then be on hand tomorrow night when Kon Tiki presents, direct from LasVegas, LaWanda Jackson and Kourtney Van Wales along with local favorites Chanel White and Jenny McCall. fhis Saturday night, you might be the winm~r of a $100 Christmas shopping -COMING- spree if ou have your Preferred Customer FRIDAY & SATURDAY card. By he way, be on hand Sunday night DECEMBER to wish Misty Valdez a happy birthday. 27-28 There'll be a free buffet and show in her TOMMIE ROSS CO. honor .... & Galveston's newest club, Evolution, also has a stellar lineup of stars planned for your 2214 Mechanic holiday enjoyment. Tonight, Miss Gay Galveston Island Historical District Texas/USA Jennifer St. John will be on hand along with Kofi and Shanna Roberts. Then (409) 763·4212 tomorrow night, Evolution presents its Las PAGE 86 TWT DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26 1991 Austin. Austin. Houston. 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