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It's been suggested, .only partially in jest, that volunteerismhas replaced sex as the defining' characteristic of being gay inthe '90s, Between AIDS work, legal and political organizing,hotlines and counseling, pro-choice advocacy, anti-racism andanti-sexism work and adv.ocacy for min.orities within our larger 'community, we certainly do not lack worthy opportunities towhich to donate time and money. At one time or another,many do,

But. there are few volunteers more dedicated than thosewho put their bodies on the line confronting hom.oph.obes andgay-bashers .on the mean streets .of cities like New York. In thisendeavor, the Pink Panthers have pr.oven themselves both sym-bolically and substantively effective, .

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But the w.ork of the Panthers, th.ough vital, is not glam-orous or c.omfortable, It's difficult, dangerous and .often boring.It requires giving up one night a week to the task of walkingthe streets -looking for problems, which is tedious when theyfail t.o materialize and frightening when they do, As a result,,few are volunteering, Another possible reason is the decline inhigh-profile gay-bashings, murders and vi.olent attacks on_protesters which galvanized the community last year,

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ON EQUALIZINGI think Gabriel Rotello's

redefining outing as equalizing .is one of the most briUiant andoriginal ideas I've come across· in quite some time [no. 100,May 29]. Gabriel made me real-

, .ize that "outing" in itself is apejorative word, some,thing Ihad never faced up to butwhich had been troubling me

. subliminally. I think redefining itas "equalizing." solves this· problem ,emotionally and intel-l!lctually and. will make it very"hatd for the media to continueproposing all-the stupid rea-sons they have in-'the past forprotecting the closet.

I'II begi~ using the term"equalizing" immediately, and Ihope everyone else Will too., i' Larry Kramer

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In listing what he believesare reasonatHe exceptions to"outing"/"equalifing," Mr;Rotello notes that he does notbelieve "in outing politicians orothers to force them to toe theline on lesbian and gay issues"and that threatening to outcloset-case public officialswho oppose AIDS funding is"u§iilghomosexuality as aform of blackmail."-

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many in our community takesa moral precedence over anypossible right to privacy thatyou might hav~.

There is a clear and directc()nnection between funding

AIDS funding bills is u'singhomosexuality as a form ofblaCkmail.

This mayor may not bethe case. But, from my per-spective, as long as dying con-tinues, tactics such as these,

are not only morally accept-able but perhaps morallyincumbent upon all of us.

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ACCURATE ON ASIANSI applaud yo,ur cover stOry

on Asian and Pacific Islanders[no. 99, May 22]. There is muchmisinformation about APIs..inthe mainstream press whichdoes not recognize our unique-ness except when it serv~s their .ideological purposes,. Nina.. . ,

Reyes' article is the most accu-rate porfrayal of APls. I canremember ever reading in anon-API publication,Pleasewrite more. Marginalized. groups can all benefit fromimproved understanding ofeachothers' communities,

Quid pro quo: At NYUSchool of Law, where I am amember of the Asian PacificAmerican Law Students Asso-ciation, or A~A~SA, I plan touse,your article next fall as astarting point for discussionsin our group addressing theproblem of homop~obia inAPI communities.

To the openly gay ana ..',lesbian APts quoted .in thearticle: More power to. you;your courage gives strength toall of us,

HubertLemNYU School of LawAPALSA

KEEP IT COMINGYour cover story on les-

bian and gay APls, "CommonGround: Asians and PacificIslanders Look for Unity in aQueerWorld" [no, 99 May 22],was long ovemue. And for thisreason, the article waS inundat-ed with so much··informationsuch that without careful scruti-ny (or repetitious reading!), theissueswere difficult to follow,

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"'~ugging Alie,e'' .. )A'.' & e ",'*\:

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~IIYank ~ypa.!lii;lg I WHO'S PERVERSE,", ill! .1Il\1,,; ",4£ . ~l!!#',.' ! BUT THE WORD IN'protocol on Queen .! WHICH HE LIVES

" Elizabeth 11'5recent' The New York Times'\v.f",~t~'~:w.'" ,*il1.1 recent interest in the .~reatItitP .mrougli·,~he. Ii: ' • queer-vs.-gay debate ("Militants901~n~s.,~ccordlngll '. Back 'Q~eer: S~ovin.g 'Gay'the

'.:·Co th~!,!o.t!~Globe, ~ :r~~;!~~~~tt~~n~~'I~~~~,g>,{®'Dean.~Semler:lhe~' ..'" thoughts, questions and, quite

;~b~_WI~~i~g~ifI~.·:~oSS~~:~li~~o~ OutWeekedi-1II8tqgrapher on' tor, Gabri.el Rotello: :'When

d.:trft J>lilw,' • '!~,;. .mi.' ' you're trymg to describe the~r.,'*t,tlw,!'!W,,'.s,. community, and you haveto list.. t a little too ma.ch • gays, lesbians, bisexuals, drag

,>& . . , , .' queens, transsexuals (post-op,,,ofhi~ lifte~g~out.. ¥!'. and pre~) it gets unwieldy,t~..... n·chattlng "",ith ..1 'Qu~er' says it all." (Nothing likeHili ·.i" .' " II ,J leavmg yourself wide open, Mr.

~>J!~H~1f!>~S.~CI'i111WiJf·!'I:;;1 Rotello-"Queer'~adj., deviat-'director of photog,a.; ing from the expe.cted or nor-.... .,. h· h h·,. mal; strange; peculiar.),~.y"O w,~'.St" '; "Queer Nationalist" Liz

., Ibl •. .. . .. ' . I face kind of thing ...using a word While once fascinated by .:.,~. ~!,~I!te'!~tlng·~~,~t..~" (queer) that is.so offensive is a . the weekly :'Gossip Wa~ch" dia- .Actuall" 1bave a way of showmg your anger." tribes, I have become mcreas-.. Iirothe....." 'Cit':: (Mu~ we express our anger by ingly perturbed by your ~riter's"', ~", . In ~)V~he~labeling ourselves strange, chroniC, flatulent and, ultlmate-Is a lho_ogt.pharo' I. J peculiar, deviants?). Iy, banal, personal attacks on

118d IOh '" .' Donn~ Minkowitz of the seasoned jo~rnalists like C,... ~ 'iI! .!liI" , .,ho~e,:I Village VOicestates, "I am not Carr, Gary Indiana and Guy Tre~"itbly'colnciilental~il'l ,tI, ~ for any straight writer using the bay-not to mention other writ-'haveabrothe....in.· i word. 'qu.eer'"in a mainstream ers more interesting and e~e~-.

'i2. . , •", '" '.' " i!I!. tl.' publl?atlon. So ~ow come enced than he. Your wnter s~', • 'Who's a queen.'~· I rhetonC4l1yqueer 'Michelangelo most recent attack of C. Carr'.She QIOveil"'onwith. I Signorile C4n't fin.d his 'q' key [n~. 100, May 29] is his least. ," ~w.. . ' .• ~ II when he goes "mamstream"? In enlightened to date. Rath~r thanout88ylng. WOrdil~~ "A Gay Replies to Patrick choosing to understand Carr'sHall Dean. . Buchanan" [New York Post, anti-outing arguments and

,,,. ,.... • I April 12, 1991]. Mt. Signori Ie . attack them head-on, he simply'. Sarah p~",tI calls us "gay" 17 times~ 18 rejects them and has once again

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From anti-Asian violenceto AIDS among' APls to model-minority myth to rice queens...Huh! Don't you think each topicneeds further exploring?

However, I would like tothank you for this opportunityto express our long-muffledvoices. To see our brothers andsisters in a respectable publiC4-tion is self-empowerment at itsheight. And please more arti-cles on our issues.

Alvin A. RealuyoRichmond Hills, NY .

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,counting the title. Responding toNew York magazine's "WithExtreme Prejudice" (April 8,1991), Mr. Signorile calls for"accurate and frequent reportingon gays." What's the storyMichelangelo? Broken 'q' key?"Uninformed surely he doesn'tmean queer"-copywriters?.New YorkPost and/or New Yorkmagazine too "mainstream" fora queer journalist? .. The piece concludes withlarry Kramer and I have morerespect for Mr. Kramer thanNancy Reagan has distaste forKitty Kelly---stating that "queer"has been "effectively and useful-ly defused." (Defused forwhom? Sometimes-queer Mich-elangelo Signorile? Gabriel"queer-says-it-all" Rotello? ., "Mainstream" homosexuals?Certainly not for the "diseased-queer"-shouting, baseball-bat-wielding youths of Seattle's Vol-unteer Park!)

So what should homosex-. uals be C4l1ed?'Myroommate, ayouthful ACT UPer, likes "Tim."This fortysomething "GMHCcandystriper" (let's defuse it)prefers "Richard." The possibili-ties are endless. .

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chosen to extrapolate, project,and misinterpret them withoutany attempt to comprehend''the other side's" viewpoint. .

Should one choose to stayin the closet, it is th~ir deci-sion-a decision pertaining toprivacy, justifiable fear andbasic freedom of choice. This isthe simple analysis of Carr'sposition and quite easy to fol-low. Your writer, however, hasthrown his ,argument into otherareas of discussion which cOm-pletely evade the primary issuesof privacy and choice. I wouldbe much more interested in adiscussion of these issues thanin the tired polemiCS offered inthe ':GossipWatch" column.

As William Burroughsonce said, "If people just mind-ed their own business, thiswol1dwouldn't be filled. with somany shits."· Your writer, byfocusing on personal attacks ofhis colleagues rather than stick-ing to anything substantive,becomes one of these, '

It saddens me that somuch attention is focused onpersonalities rather than issues.I expect more out of OutWeek,

Ira SilverbergManhattan

Michelangelo Signorile re-'sponds: I have, time and timeagain, addressed the privacyissues regarding outing, Theproblem is you people who ,refuse to .address the joumal-istic ones. As for "personalattacks," you've' gotten tl]ingsmixed iJp, hon, It was .Carrwho called me the "ayatollah" .and several other monikers.before I ever spoke disre-spectably of her. And even lastweek, I still maintainedrespect, calling her "talented"and "immensely intelligent. "Your letter sounds a mite pro-tective of all the writers withwhom you swirl" Mr. BookAgent/Book Publicist/Book,Editor, In fact, aren't youputting together that ViII'ageVoice book, a collection ofwritings by those "seasoned"

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I am writing.in responseto,Joe Clarks' article on the PetShop Boys [no. 97, May 8]. Mr.Clark comes forth with a num-ber of misunderstandings aboutthe Pet Shop Boys' music (i.e""Shopping" is about shopping)and their motivations (it doesn'ttake a linguist to know thatn~arly all "-ior" endings arespelled "-iour" in England;spelling Behavior differently is,unglamorous as it seems, a cul-tural difference, not a cleyerm~rketing ploy). We readers

. 'suff~r through 12 paragraphs ofthis ill-informed and irrelevant"ev,idence" before Mr. Clarkcomes to his point: that PetShop Boys have used their gay-nessas a selling tool.

Statement for statemeht,Mr. Clark's assertions seem tohave very little to do with reali-ty.First is "We gave them theirma~erial." Did we? Did we giveNe;il Tennant a bad time atCatholic school? Did we sell offEngland's nationalized indus-tries? Did every'member of gayculture pl.ayan integral part inNeil and Chris' personal rela-'tion.ships? That's what PetShop Boys write songs about;that's. thei r material. Secondcomes "We are their audience." ,

, If gays, and gays alone, are the,, Pet Shop Boys' audience, one'\ might wonder why they don'tplay gay clubs and publicizeth~ml!elves in gay magazines.And one might really wonderabout the straight men and ,women who buy their albumsand show up at their concerts;if they aren't the Boys' audi-ence, who are they? Finallycomes "We made them stars,"which any brief glance at Bill-board magazine will disprove.Much as we'd like to flatterourselves, gays alone cannotpush an artist to the kind ofsuccess the Boys have had.Look at Jimmy Somerville:

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always be perfect, it was notappropriate to fault it on thisfront The ACLU has beenat thevanguard of the leadership call-ing for the removal of Gates -becauseof his homophobic atti-tudes, statements and prac-tices, and is now active' in theeffort to place a recall of Gates

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editors, after reading myinnocuous bulletin about gayfashion trends, decided not topublicly post it. They sent mesome mail saying that my bul-letin didn't fall within theparameters of their estab-lished "guidelines."

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homophobic company heworks for are a disgrace tothe ideals of free speech andhuman rights,. Boycotting Prodi"gy isn't .enough to, effect 'change, Weneed a massive· phone-callingcampaign to force them to.halt their discriminatory poli-cies. We also need thenational media to pick up onthe campaign, and to subse-quently write stories slam-ming Prodigy for this latestabuse of people and the FirstAmendment. I challenge youto call Ek in White Plains, NY,

and tell him that he and hisobnoxious company must-correct its contemptuousabuse toward gays. Thedirect line to his desk is (914)_993-8811. Then call yourlocal newspaper and encour-age them to pick up on thecontinuing saga of Prodigy's

." abuse of people and theirrights to free speech.

John C, KaufmanLos Angeles

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NEW YORK-The Hud$on Riverpiers in the West Village, in clOse proxim-ity to many Christopher Street bars andyet cut off from the rest of the city by thetraffic on West Street and the six-laneWest Side Highway, have long been afavorite stomping ground for gay men.

But last fall, responding to years ofmurders, .robberies, drug dealing, prosti-tution and quality-of-life complaints from

squad ar, dubbed the "pier conditionsauto,· at the piers. It is supported withprivate security patrols paid for by NewYork state. The docks are owned by the

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police presence. together .with the elimi-nation of traffic. has ' reducedaime in the west Village.

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local residents. the New York City Poli~ . ha~gout :for yo~ng gay and. bisexual.t and New York state ringed teenagers; most of them BIacl.c and lati-

the area surrounding the piers with '. no; .Who f.iv~ thilocaiion as a warm:-. cement barricades. closing the piers to all. . .weather gathering place,' ' ..vdlicUlar traffic, And the Sixth Precinct.··::: ;> '1he piefS have a long hlstory," saidwhich patrols the piers. now stiltion.s a : Anhlli' Strickler. the openly gay' chair of

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Indeed, graffiti on the piers. whichstretch along West Street from Morton toJane. streets. warns. "Don't be caughtalone.· and "Beware of muggers.·

But according to cops, that maysoon be a thing of the past. "The seriousaime is down to nothing. It's all quality-of-life complaints. like noise and publicdrinking.· said one Sixth Precinct patrolofficer who has walked a beat in the .West Village for two years.

"There were some problems on thepiers. predominantly robbery. someassaults and drug dealing.· said U. JohnClarke. operatiOns coordinator for theSixth Precinct. While Qarke could notprovide statistics. he' added. "There has 1ibeen a marked decrease in aime." '~

But the cops' success has come at a ~cost to the piers as a place to socialize, "I :~think it's a ~, I met my friends out ~here," said D.unien Covington, a 23-year- ~old Queens resident, intelViewed on the ffiChristopher Street piers recently. ~

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can't come in anymore .... There·snowhere to go anymore.· .

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going up, nighttime. ,crowds often num-bered in the hundreds on the piers. Younglesbians and gay men, would gather in thelively at:mosphere to talk, drink and dance

•to loud music booming out of car stereos.But on two recent wann spring weekends,the crowds on the West Village pier weresignificantly reduced, perhaps one tenth oftheir fonner size.

And the police patrols were frequentand aggressi~e, The Sixth Precinct had ~squad·car stationed on the pier, support-ed l?y a Manhattan South Task Force,squad: car that closed the piers andrequired that the crowd remain only inthe southern end of the barricaded areadirectly across from dµistopher Street,though community' advocates insist· that

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the police agreed to leave the entire areaopen to the public, around the dock.

"1bere is a significant 'increase insecurity. You can't make out or do any~thing," said Brian, 22, a Queens resident

The strategy was developeQ in, negotiatiops w!th state and dty govern-ment and community advocates, includ-ing Matt Foreman,' executive director ofthe. New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project; Ben Green, executivedirector of the Federation to Preserve the

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Greenwich Village Waterfront; and JoyceHunter, of the Hetrick-Martin Institute forthe Protection of Lesbian and Gay Youth."But every-one of the, negotiators dis-.likes the result. "I feel it has very muchhwt'that area as a social gathering area foryoung peoplewho have nowhere else to

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In the lai:e'70s, bclore the elevatedpOrtion of. the WeSt Side Highway and,the warehouses built on the piers weretOJlldown, the secluded albeit dangeroussetting Was favored. by gay men lookiitgfor, sex ..And the. roadway along the piers

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~up until the cops dosed ,the area to cars.Now, during the day and especially

on weekehds, the piers remain popular.among sunbathers attracted by the rareaccess to New, York City riverfront theyafford, as well as bicyclists an~l. roller-skaters. Their dilapidated conditipn hIlSled the dty to erect metal fences aroundmaAr of them, which are usually torn/down as quickly as they are put up. The .Lesbian and Gar Big. Apple ~orps, alocal marching band, practices there, anciit is the"site for the annual Dance on thePier, each Gay Pride day.,,

The piers continue to deteriorate,as renovation plans, first in connectionwith -the nOW-cloomed Westway project'.and then as part of a plan. to build apark stretching from the Battery toWest 59th Street along the fiver, have. fallen through. T

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HUNIlNG1DN, New York-:-A locallesbian and gay'group is refusing to let thehighway department rain on its Gay Prideparade and has even sought legal actionfrom the AO-Uto help them march on.

The' Long island Lesbian and GayPride and Freedom Committee, or LGPFC,filed for a publicassembly/parade permitearly last month to conduct a Gay Pride

march in the Suffolk County town ofHuntington on June 9, according to aMay 9 letter. from the group's attorneyand local agent for the ACLU,MitchellGittin, to Highway SuperintendentWilliam Naughton. .

In a letter to the LGPFCdated April12, Naughtoll-Q Democrat-denied thepennit, stating that "my pOlicy has beento approve traditional parades only."

Naughton further suggested, "Sincewe have existing parades (for Columbus,St.' Patrick's and Memorial Days), anygroup wanting to Parade should contact

. . parade organizers and ask to be includedin their parade." Qaiming that parad~generate "considerable overtime costs"for both the Town Highway and SuffolkCounty Police Departments, he added,"This method provides opportunity for

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yellow-and-black caution signs embl~oned with slogans callingfor a change in the definition of AIDS, descended on the Centersfor Disease Control's New York headquarters last week, In arelated demonstration, 16 actiVists were arrested for sitting in atthe offices of CDC's public health advisors for New York City,

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all groups in our community to partici-pate and holds the line on expenses."

Upon advice from the local policedepartment, parade o.r.ganiZersreworkedtheir proposed march route, eliminatingspecific street crossings that might have-been problematic and resubmitted it to 'the police on April 15. Their revisedplan, a three-quarters-of-a-mile route,which Gittin said would'-be "of no, oronly very minimal, overtime cost" to thecops, was approved by a Suffolk CountyPolice Department inspector.

11 Nevertheless, Naughton maintained3.; his decision. In an interview with a::1'S- Newsday reporter last month, Naughton.~ said that the onslaught of 50 calls~ proteSting the idea of a gay parade was~ not a determining factor in his rejection.§ of the permit. He noted that he hadE denied qther groups' requests for per-~ mits, but when the reporter asked him to, name names, Naughton drew a blank.

.' ,Naughton did not return OutWeekscalls and used a spokesperson from hisdepartment to communicate that "he hasalready made his statement" by not issu-ing the permit. The highway departmenthaS also not responded to the LGPFC'snumerous attempts to contact him.

"It's denying who we are .and whywe exist.· We're trying to celebrate GayPride month and bring the Long Islandcommunity together fo,rthe first time--flotall·lesbians and gays live in New Yolk Cityor Fire Island," rallied David Kilmnick, oneof the parade's CO-Organizers. "Wewant tobring attention to the violence and gay-bashing that goes on in Long Island"

The towns of Northport and PortJefferson had previously denied thegroup's requests for a Gay Pride paradeIfor a number of reasons,' including theidea that the event would negativelyimpact tourism and the fact that theLGPFCwas not a local organization.

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behalf of the LPGFC, Gittin filed a com-plaint at the Federal District Court. Ahearing will be held in front of JuqgeLeonard Wexler at the Hauppauge Fed-eral Courthouse on May 28 at 11 am.

Of Naughton's decision, Gittin said,"1bey're clearly entitled to do what theywant to db, to cOnduct this march as it'sbeen planned. It's a FIrSt Amendment ClSe." ,

'The parade will be held, with orwithout a permit, at 1 pm on Sunday,June 9. For further irifo, call David Kilm-nick at (516) 632-6854. T

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NEW YORK-World-renowned HIV re,searcher Dr. Luc Montaigner, co-dis-coverer of th~ human immunodeficiency virus, and Dr. Shyh-Ching LO,who theo-rizes that a mycoplasma may be the catalyst for development of symptomatic HIVinfection, met in a public forum on May 16 to present evidence that HIV does notact alone in causing progression to AIDS. , .,' :

"I will not question the fact that [AIDS] is caused by an infectious agent'called HIV," Montaigner told. the packed auditorium. "But what I am going to dis-cuss is what are the complicated mechanisms that bring this virus to ...profoundlydepress the immune system." ; ,

The two researchers, who are pictured here, departed from the gospel of mostAIDS-r~lated science, asserting that further investigation into HIV co-factors mustbe done and that treatments based on that research should be fully explored.

, The forum was sponsored by HEAL, the Health Education AIDS Liaison, acommunity-based organization' that has long disputed trad'itional medi'cine's,

approach toJ~eating and researching AIDS .., -Nina Reyes

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me on a BARTtrain, Sa.n Francis-co's approxifl1ationof a subway, bow-legged as if some-one's just made offwith her cello. Theold guy next to hertries to read Braille on her thigh. Ayounger man crowned by his maximum-strength Wa!kman bops through the train,I follow him and Paula Abdul toward theempty seats in the caboose.

Now I'm alone as the train snakesfrom San Francisco towar;d the &st Bay. "

Across from me is a billboard. thatseems to have a presence of its own. Itdemands my aq:ention and talks to me.. '1n 1985, I found out I waS HIV-pos-itive. I thought it was over," it reads."Well, I'm still here and going strong."I get chills. Goose. bumps are a

throwback to oUl;hirsute days when wefaced enemies, hackles raised, hoping to· imply greater size and power.

I now sit, sans the body-<:arpet, onBART, hair on end, but no longer verythreatening. Just defensive. ., This "public service" piece, anabject portr~t of despair, grates on mygut." Or else I must be missing some-thing. The ad's bigger, dominant, black-and-white picture depicts a manpropped against ;ill upper-floor window,staring into the eyes of his ghostlike· reflection, or perhaps contemplatingfonni~g a Rorschach blot\ on the pave-ment below. This man, his pose and theimplied storyline are depressingly narrat-ed: yeah, it looks like he thinks that it~sover. They've convinced me. .

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. pany as my friend, but it's not easy. It's ~sort of like spitting up ori·'the person s:who Heim1ichs you. A natural response,but not very pretty.

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This poster and others in the cam-paign are also in the MUNI bus standsand in the city's newspapers, the nation'sgay press arid in similai places in othercities, too. They're everywhere. It'sstrange to have a constant publicreminder of such a private issue.

After reading the very small print,I've perhaps pinpointed a greater, source .of my discontent. In a strange enoughway, I have help-ed pay for this'poster to be here;keeping me com-pany. BurroughsWellcome, themakers of AZf, isone of severalsponsors of this·billboard. And Ihelp foot the bill.The AmericanFoundation forAIDS Researchreports that it costsBurroughs Well-come no morethan 15 cents toproduce each AZfcapsule that I pay$1.20 for. That's$7.20 per dayfrom my pocket,$216 per month~approxima tel y$2,565 a year r L'pay for $320worth of product.

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This campaign provides a perfect. inverse to the current anti-cigarette cam-paign: "They're nOt in it for our health."But Burroughs Wellcome is inde¢ in this .for our health. Morally. Politically, Andeconomically. The company reported'national AZf sales in 1990 at $175 mil-lion, with $287 million worldwide, InSanFrancisco alone, an estimated $55 millionwent toward the drug, much of this paidby private insurance, There are, obvious-ly, a lot of folks spending a lot of moneybuying drugs and time almost 69,000peOple at approximately 6 capsules perday, my calculator tells me.

Coming through the back door,every AIDS death in the US would,arguably and in purely economic terms,be one less potential consumer for Bur-roughs Wellcome, So naturally, encourag-ing life is important to their profit picture.¥d, I assume, to their social conscious-ness. I'm not sure, however, that thiscampaign helps. My natural inclination isnot to call the 1-800-mY-INFO hodineadvertised. It would feel like I were call-ing the IRS to ask if they'd like to auditme. No thanks. .

A generic drug manufacturer is cur-rently in court contesting BurroughsWellcome's AZf patent and monopolythat extends for 14 more years. Barr lab-oratories, Inc., of Pomona, NY, aims tosen. its comparable version at two thirdsto one half of the cost of the brand-nameproduct. Burroughs Wellcome's responsewill naturally demonstrate the company'strue colors, Altruistic blue and dividendgreen, though, are suspiciously close onthe spectrum,

I exit BART having arrived at m,ore~ my destination. I'm not at all uplift-ed or comforted, The ad copy talkedabout options-"medical" (spell that"medicinal"?) options-qut when itcomes to AZf, I really have no option,More than· ten years into the epidemic,after all, AZr remains the sole, FDA-approved anti-viral. I'm not buying theImage of the altruistic monopoly-thetarget of lawsuits and so many ACf UPb though, of course, I'm buy- .ing their product. And helping fund theirpublic service campaign, ~

Steve ~ a naltve of Morristown,N], is a free-lance writer and editor IWingin San Fmncisco,

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"A 300 mI vial of pentamidine casts aFrench ~ with AID) about $25, but aNew Yotker has to pay $300 or $325," saidGreen. "Why in the world is this?"

The "Making a ~iIIing" report,which was comPiled by DCA staffer andfortner OuIWrek contributor George De, Stefano, traces the process, under theprovisions of the Federal Orphan Drug

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NEW YORK-The phannaceuticalcompany that manufactures and. sellspentamidine and a number of compa-,.nies that offer "home infusion" therapiesfor people with AIDS are "making akilling on AIDS," according to a reportreleased 'by' the New York-City Depart-merit of Consumer Affairs ...- At a May 16 press 'conference

announcing publication of the 4O-pagereport, DCA cO!Il111issionerMark Green,'made accusations of price-gouging against

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NEW YORK-Nearly 26,000 gay men, lesbians, people withAIDS and their friends, families and supporters trekked up River-side Drive and downCentr.iJ Park West to raise $4,15 million for

" GMHC at the AIDS group's annual AIDS Walk on Sunday, May19, Once the bailiwick of the Left, this year's corporate sponsorsincluded Capital Cities/ABC, Chemical Bank, the Gap/Banana

Republic, lime Warner and Tower Records,"EaGhyear, as the scope of the epidemic-expands, more and

more people from diverse communities participate," commentedlim Sweeney, GMHC's top exec, ''Their actions have,sent a sim-ple message that fighting AIDS is everyone's work," .

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variety of unethical and legally dubiouspractiCes, including what it ca11s the indus-try's "Pentagon-style" price markups, bill-padding (often including charges fornursing services that have dot been pro-vided), dependence on referrals by physi-cians who hold financial interest in thesecompanies and an industry-wide refusalto disclose pricing infonnation.

Commi'5sionerGreen was joined onthe podium by John Figueroa, a NewYorker with AIDS who discovered theextent to which he W3S being exploited byNMCHomecare of Linden Hill, NY,one ofthe axnpanies aiticized in the report.

"I had good insurance and wasunaware that 1 was losing tens of thou-sands of dollars out of my lifetime maxi-mum benefit; explained Figueroa, whowas bemg charged almost $57,000 peryear by NMC for the drug and equip-ment needed to treat CMV retinitis afigure that NMC even refused to reveal. until Figueroa threatened to stop usingthe company's services. Figueroa, whowas able to administer the treatmenthimself; decided to comparison-shop athis neighborhood phannacy and foundthat he could save nearly $35,000 annu-ally by buying the medication and sup-plies himself.

lronieally, such abuses are com-mon in the home-infusion industry,which gained impetus in the mid- tolate '80s, when the spiralling' costs of ahospital stay made home care for ~pIe not critically ill an attractive alterna-tive for both private and governmentinsurers, Because of th~ high-tech homecare industry's relative newness, itspractices remain largely unregulated,and the insurance industry has yet todetermine pricing or billing standardsfor many of the goods and servicessuch companies offer. The suspiciousnature of industry practiCes can beinferred from the fact that nine of the 12,

companies contacted by the DCA dur-ing the report's preparation'refused todisclose their prices,

The .report also calls for reforms tothe Orphan Drug Act that would allowcompeting companies to make and sell adrug that had demonstrated its useful-ness for a large patient population. Suchreforms, passed by Congress in 1990,were pocket-vetoed by President Bush atthe close of the la,stlegislative session.

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sought by gay politicos in Manhattanhas been redr:awn in response to COin-plaints that its southern border slicedthrough the symbolic heart of the gay

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sion continues, with a final plan dueon June 3, at least eight gay candi-dates are contemplating running forsix different Council seats in three -seperate boroughs.

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trict 3 now runs from the HudsonRiver, along Clarkson and CarmineStreets to Sixth Avenue, up Sixth to10th Street, along 10th to FifthAvenue, up Fifth to 14th Street, along14th to Broadway, up Broadway backto Fifth. '

The longer and narrower district .ranges as far east as Park Avenue andascends well into the 60s on Manhat~tan's Upper West Side.

The previous District Three,released on May 1, had a southernline that ran down the .middleofChristopher Street, from the HudsonRiver to Sixth Avenue. While that

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commission that· had no legal obliga-tion to listen to us," commented DickDailey, the top exec atthe Empire StateProde Agenda, and a major forcebehind the lobbying effort.

The new District 3 combines thelargest concentrations of gay and les-bian voters in Manhattan by joining theWest Village, Chelsea and Clinton, neighborhoods. .

. Two hundred and fifty New York-ers, a record number, have applied tothe city's Campaign Finance Programfor public funds for possible councilseat races. And a ·record number ofgay men and lesbians' may run forcouncil seats.

In Manhattan's District 3, formerCity Council c.andidate Tom Duane,three-time state Assembly candidateRobert Rygor and Liz Abzug, thedaughter of longtime New York poljti-cal figure BellaAbzug, are all consider:-ing running, although only Duane hasmade his intentions definite,

Phil Reed, the openly gay Demo-cratic District Leader on Manhattan'sUpper West Side, is also considering arace. On Manhattan's Lower Eilst Side,longtime community activist AntonioPagan may run in Manhattan's DistrictTwo, New Alliance Party member SteveRose may run in Upper Manhattan,

In the Bronx, the president of theGay Officers Action League, Pedro L.Velazquez, is maneuvering for a possi-ble run. And Michael Flynn, a member-of the Tri-State Log Cabin Club, a clubof gay Republicans, may run in the .Sunset Park section of Brooklyn,. Meanwhile, the new district lines

,have placed Brooklyn councilmemberNoach Dear, a longtime opponent ofthe gay and lesbian community, in thesame district with incumbent SusaAlter. Dear and Alter, who are bothOrthodox Jews, were placed together .in order to create an African-Americanwinnable configuration in a neighbor-ing district.

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I LOVE·A PARADE:Having successfully infiltrat-ed the St. Patrick's Dayparade with the mayor intow, what would be the nextlogical queer step forward?Columbus Day? No, Opera-tion Welcome Home? Bingol

Our own Lesbian andGay Big Apple Corps, themarching band that wi/lleadus proudly down Fifth

. , . Avenue in just a few Weeks,has been OK'ed to toot its own horn in the JUQe10 ticker-tape bonanza honoring Gulf War veterans, including, pre-sumaQly, all those gay and lesbian vets who stayed in thecloset in order to keep their jobS, but not those who cameout and got thrown out ont their proverbial ears.

"Not everyone in the band is 100 percent behind this,"admitted band president Leslie Becker, who plays alto sax,"and there are a few people who are not marching, We arenot making any statement about the war: We're not defend-ing it or supporting it. We promote g'ay and lesbian aware-ness wherever possible, and this is going to..be a very goodplace to do that." ..

And they weren't the only ones to realize that. The band,various military SQuadrons and area politicains will be greet-ed by a contingent from ACT UP/New York, which is plan-ning a protest at the same event. .

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MOMMIE QUEEREST: How come every time a-gay man appears on television, the story line revolvesaround his complicated-yet-Ioving relationship with his, mother? Joan (Dynasty) Collins; Marlo (Consenting Adults)Thomas; Gena (Early Fros~ Rowlands; Sada (Andre's Moth-. et) Thompson; and now Julie Andrews aQd Ann-Margret inthe aptly titled Our Sons: Do I detect a pattern here?

And while we're at it, how come all the gay men on tele-

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NEW YORK-The guy whochucked a beer can at the mayor onSt. Patrick's Day will be doing time: atthe Mayor's. Office for Gay and Les-bian Concerns.-

Michael Burke, of 221 HarrisonAve. in Nutley, NJ; pled guilty to reck-less endangerment on May 21 and wassentenced to 40 hours of communityservice at the city's gay agency,according to the Manhattan DistrictAttorney's office.

Burke was busted after he lobbed abeer can toward Mayor David Dinkins,

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But since they are all rolling in dough, I would like to'propose a more true-to-life ending: Ann-Margret, havingtasted a bit of life on the set of Dynasty, decides that she'ssick of the trailer park in Fayetteville, Ark., and sues HughGrant for every last penny from her son's snazzy architec-tural firm and that revival movie theater he kept on the side,even though she hadn't bothered phoning him in'11 years.The probate judge, of course, rules in her favor.

Then art could really imitate life.

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who was parading up Fifth Avenue withthe contingent of Irish gay men and les-bians who had been banned by paradeorganizers. The act was declared a bias-related aime by police.

"The office for the gay and lesbiancommunity is open to having any indi-vidual provide community service.here," Marjorie Hill, the office's direc-tor, commente4 diplomatically.. In the past, gays convicted fortheir parts in various ACT UP demoshave also done time for Dr. Hill's.office.

Burke was sentenced by CriminalCourt Judge Wllliam 1. Mogulescu.

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Under present state regulations,.patients may not be tested without theirpermission arid the results cannot berq>orted Only a little more than a weekbef~re the Society's vote, the New York.COurt of Appeals .refused to order thestate!s health commissioner to reclassifyAIDS lIS sexually transmissible in a suit

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Iri' a· public statement, the MedicalSocietY said that it was "responding topublic concern about the spread of AlPS."Unlike the recent action of NeW jersey'sMedical Society, the New York groupdidn't urge universal testing' of health care

" Iworkers in the state but didthat doctors ~d medical students deter-mihe their HIV status "whenever apPropri-, .

ate" and stop practicing. if they are"impaired either physically or mentally byHIV iIl£ection or any other diSease."

Elizabeth Cooper, staff counsel at

the ACLU's AIDS Project in New YorkCity, called the society's proposals "horri-ble policy."

"It would absolutely deter peoplefrom seeking health care," Cooper said.."The centers for Disease Control have stat-ed time and again that universal precau-tions are the ffiCl'it effectivemeans to pre-vent in a health care setting."

David Barr, policy director at hisorgani2ation GMHC, declared that GMHCis "completely opposed to mandatorytesting. The medical society's proposalswould keep people from testing."

Barr noted that the doctors' call forpatient testing came at a time when thegovernor is considering a replacementfor Axelrod. '

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At the end of the two-day meeting,a loud cheer went up from the crowd,,people rose to their feet, and a fewev:enattempted to start a group "wave,"knowing that-roter 13 hours of seem-ingly endless discussion~e decision tostage a 1993 march had been made, andby a near-unanimous margin at that.

"There's just something abbut con-sensus," quippe<).Albany lesb~ activistMichelle frone, who facilitated much ofthe meeting. "When you wait for the end,you reach consensus by endurance.". ' And endure they' did. After seveial

collective deep breaths, occasional Qut-bursts and hours of debate over an equi-table voting process, the gathering ofnearly 100 activists from over two dozennational and local AIDS and gay and les-bian rights organizations had settled on amonth, if not a date.,

At the often lighthearted and occa-sionallY tense meeting at DC's Omni-'Shotbam Hotel, the activists answered acall from a similar Washirigton gath~8.last March to discuss the possibility ofanother national action to promote gayand lesbian civil rights, .

Voted .d0Wf! at the meeting were .competing proposals for' a nationalmarch in a city other thanWashington; acentrally coordinated series of marches,on the capitals 'of the 50 states, PuertoRico and the District of Columbia; .iuid adate in 1992, when many protestsaga,inst the "500th anniversary of CQio-nialism and imperialism," and the arrival '.of Christopher Columbus on this side of .the Atlantic, are planned. • ' 'i .,.

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,I SWm~N-Delegates to the annual conference of RFSL., the leading national ~I gay and lesbian orga~ization, voted 42 to 34 not to set ,.upan underground artificial- I: insemination facility for lesbians, Opponents argued that the clinic would be illegal II and damage the group's relationship with the authorities. Swedish law bans spenn. II donations to lesbians, Delegates also soundly defeated a motion calling for abolition II of th~ age of consent and support for pedophile organiza,tions,. . I

I ..,liSSR---Gay movement founder Roman Kalinin says that a new opinion poll· :: taken in Mosco:" found that 33.7 percent of ~pondentsbelieved that gays sho.uld be II "dE$oyed" while 31 percent merely want gays ISOlatedfrQm the general population. I

I Yli~OSLAVIA-The nation's first general gay neWspa~er, Revolver, h~S , :: been launched by Roza K1ub in Ljubljana, the country's most gay-supPortive city. ~dl~ I

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100 co-sponsors in Congress.The watershed level of support

was reached on May 14 when Demo-cratic Sen. cBarbara Mikulski or Mary-land and Democratic Rep. Tom Lantosof California signed on to the Senateand House gay and lesbian rights bills,formally known as the Civil RightsAmendments ACt:of 1991,

The measure, which would ban·anti-gay discrimination on a federallevel in en1ployment, housmg, publicaccommodations and federally assistedprograms, has been introduced toevery Congress since 1985. Althoughthe proposal has not seen formalaction since hearings were held on thebill in 1981, gay and lesbian activistsare lobbying for hearings to be held bythe end of the 102nd Congress in 199.2.

Mikulski's co-sponsorship bringsher. b~ck on the mea~ure which she. frrst backed forrpally as a member ofthe US House: Her signing on~to the, 1991 version of the bill brings the Sen-ate proposal back ~othe record numl5erof 12 official backers it last had inOcto-ber at the end of the last Congress,

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Presently, Democratic Sen. HowardMetzenbaum and Democratic Rep. MaryRose Okar-both of Ohio-are the onlyfederal legislators who co-sponsoredlast year's version of the bills who havenot yet ,come on to the new versions.Although Ohio gay and lesbian activistsreport that Metzenbaum has pledged,tocome back on the bill, he had not, as ofMay 20, formally done so.

Gay lobbyists are now looi<ingf9rWard to the co-sponsorShip of fresh-man Democratic Rep. Jim Moran"ofVrrginia and two-term Democratic Rep,Be.n Jones of Georgia, who havepledged to sign on the House bill. '.

Moran, who last fall upset anti-gayconse1Vative Republican stan Parris in afierce battle, received massive cam-paign support from the metrbpoli~!lWaslµngton gay and lesbian communitYas well <1S the maXimum legal' contribu-tion from the Human Rights CatnpaignFuncfs political action committee.,

Jones, fonnerly of the CBStelevisionseries Tbe Dukes ofHa'Z'Ulrd, won a closerace for his second tenn representing his

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Democratic Rep. Esteban Torres ofCalifornia, the deputy majority whip ofthe House, formally signed on to thelatest version of the bill on AprU 19.Totres, a liberal Democrat from SouthCalifornia's West Covina-based 34thDistrict, had co-sponsored an identicalmeasure previously but did not formal-ly back the measure in the 1989-90101st Congress. -Oiff O'NeiU

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plans to reassess the policy and insist-ing that homosexuality is not a "neutralcharacteristic" such as skin color.

"It has long been Department ofDefense policy that homosexuality isincompatible with military service,"wrote Capt. T.D. Keating, Pentagondirector of legal policy. "There arenumerous reasons for this policy,including the necessity to maintaingood order, morale and discipline; fos-ter mutual trust and confidence amongService members; recruit and retainmembers of the military services; andmaintain the public acceptability ofmilitary service."

Keating aqded that the Pentagon"do[es] not plan to reassess" its policyon gay and lesbian service personnel.

The official Pentagon responsemarks one of the rare occasions inwhich any DOD official has ever madea public attempt outside of a court-room defense of its policy-to defendits anti-gay position. Historically, mili-tary officials have declined all media.requests for comment or interviews on

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"Racial discrimination is unlawfulbecause it is based upon the color oftheir skin," he wrote. "Societal atti-tudes about homosexuals, however,derive from conduct that defines theclass, not from a neutral characteristicsuch as skin color."

The Pentagon official wrote theMay 8 letter in response to an earlierdispatch from Rep. Studcls and 39 ofhis House colleagues, who had writtenthe White House to demand' an end tothe DOD policy which has been usedto separate gay men and lesbians fromthe military. '

Studds answered the Pentagon'sletter with a blistering statement of hisown, which called Keating's response"insulting to gays and lesbians, toBlacks and to other minorities and to. all people of good will."

"The Pentagon is essentially sayingthat it has the obligation to mirror (heworst of society's prejudices," Studclssaid in a prepared statement. "'fhat isignorant, and that is wrong."

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POll ONAIDS: MORECOMPASSION,MORE TESTING '

NEW YORK-If public opinion isany detennination of future public poli-cy, then people with AIDS can expectincreased cOmpassion and tolerance butshould beware of widespread testing ofdoctors, dentists, immigrants and US citi-zens, according to a poll released by theGallup Organization.

The poll on American attitud€s.toward AIDS,based on 1,014 interviewsconducted May 2-5 nationwide, revealsdrastic changes in popular opinion sincethe last Gallup polls on AIDSin 1987.

Americans appear more compas-sionate: A full 91 percent of those polledbelieve that people with AIDS "should

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face less discrimination, In 1987, overhalf of Americans intetviewed (51 per-cent) believed that "it's people's ownfault if they get AIDS." Only one third(33 percent) of those intetviewed thismonth agreed with that statement. Andalmost 20 percent more people (62 per-cent in 1991 from 43 percent in 1987)disagree with the Gallup statement that4IDS "is a punishment for the decline inmoral standards."

AJ:DS activists also may fmd more. support for their challenge to govern-ment: 60 percent of Americans now thinkthat the government is "not doingenough" about AIDS, up from 53 percentin 1987. However, although AIDS is stillnamed as the "most U1gent health prob-lem," the percentage has dropped from68 percent in 1987 to 45 percent in 1991,with cancer as the second most-named.health problem (a,t 16 percent iri 1991, 1~percent in 1987).

But the outlook is not quite so opti-mistic on the testing front: Almost riineout of ten Americans polled (87 percent)

•think that all doctors and dentists shouldbe tested fdr HIV, and 79 percent wantall hospital patients tested as they areadmitted. (These questions were notasked in 1987).

Public opinion remains stable onmandatory testing of couples seeking amarriage license (82 percent up from 80percent), and of immigrants (81 percentdown from 90 percent), Over half of thosepolled (58 percent up from 48 percent in1~ want all American citizens tested forHIV, and 59 percent think that people withAIDS should be forced to cany an AIDSidentification card, roughly'unchanged fromthe 60 percent in 1987who believed ~.

"Rather than reflecting intolerance,this poll reflects an ignorance" about theeffects of mandatory testing, asserted .GMHC's public policy assistant directorDavid Barr. 'We need to do a better jobof educating people about why mandato-ry testing does not [protectl people" from

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Barr also charged the media aqdthe CDC with "creating hysteria" overthe three cases (out of almost 200,000)of AIDS transmission to a dentist'spatients. Patients run a higher risk ofcontracting hepatitis 'than AIDS from

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BARCELONA, Spain-Three weeksbefore the heated confrontations aboutracism during Atlanta's National LesbianConference, European lesbians tackledthe issue in-depth at this year's five-<layInternational Lesbian Information Setviceannual conference.

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Controversy emerged over the use ofthe Spanish word "negra," and the confer-ence adopted the word "Zami" instead torefer to Black women. "Zami" was intro-duced in feminists circles in the early '80sby author Andre Loroe. It means womenwho W9rk together as mends and lovers,according tq Lorde, and also means"mend" in Kciyol.

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evening sessions, It tµmed,out they wereactresses from Madrid who had arrivedto perfonn at the final party, where, tothe sounds of flamenco and' wildapplause, they threw off their habitS,

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" THI RD STREET, PARK SLOPE We Fair. ~ .and admitted that's not all they were".,: caoght up with Kevin Polvent (right) and our checking out. "We lov~ the cute 17-year-old,., own Mark Chesnut maneuvering through.th~ '.boys," comm.ented KeVin. "Since I'm not withBrooklyn 'streets with a used dresser they> 'my boyfriend, and Kevin doesn't have one,"acquired during an afternoon of tag-sale hop:' . added Mark.

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, . Around his desk in the office of.Newsline, it pUblication by and for peoplewith AIDS, Phil's photos of himself with,celebrated 'personalities that havewoi1<ed to change the world literally litterthe walls, He was always on the cuttingedge of the next wave toward revolutionand partic;ipated in remaking our per-spectivesin the cutting room. As a pro-ducer and writer, Phil created some of, .the r'nostinfluential and experiential filmsabout bei"g gay and about being a per-son with AIDS. They were films thatexposed raW nerves as did his person-,aUty sometimes. '

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Lear's Magazineby Karen Schwartz

A recent and very unsettling-article in Lear's magazine ~alls malehomosexuals "unmanly" and malehomosexuality "evil," , ', Lear's Apiil issue contains an arti-

cle by K.E, Otis-Scott (a pseudonym).titled "Coming Out in the Worst Way."The article is the author's personalaccount of how her husband's comingout affected her family life. Unfortu-nately,the article serves almost entirelyas a platform for Otis-Scott's deep-seated homophobia. Gaymen are castas villains, and the most ignorant andbigoted notions about them are pre-sented as the reasonable and healthythoughts of a divorcedwoman..

I,n the article, Otis-Scott callshomosexuality "unmanly, wrong andshameful" and refers to "men whobecamegay," She accepts and reportsher children's statements that theysensed "evil" after their one and onlyencounter with David's male lover, Sheeven blames her husband's homosexu-ality for her house being vandalized,Not once does she acknowledge thatsociety'~ bigotry and irrational intoler-ance of gay people are the-real source, of het difficulties. I

This article will provide no help topeople,facing this unfortunate situation,and it sheds little light on the subject ofa spouse'scoming out in a heterosexualmarriage. It is more illuminating as evi-dence of how divorce can make a per-son's homophobia come to tI:Iesurface,Since it appears in a magazine with arespectablereadership, its most Signifi-cant effect will be to feed the tremen-dous,irrationalhatredthat some straightpeopfehave against gay people, Weurge you to point this oilt to Lear's.Write to: Frances Lear, Editor, Lear'sMagazine,655 MadisonAve" NewYork,NY10021 ; or call (212) 888-0007,

Tell them that it's about time thatthe magazine "for the woman who.,wasn't born yesterday" run some arti-cles by andabout lesbians articlesth.ateducateratherthat inflameprejudice,

GLAAD Tidings is a program of'the Gay andLesbian Alliance Against Defamation. For moreinformation about the material in this week'scolumn, or about GLAAD,call (212) 966- 1700..

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, get Cuts" The sunwakes, me early inthe moming, hoton JIlY skin. I know'that it's the ozonelayer depleting attwice the expe' 'cted • '"y ""\1. ,.

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; out the noise of sirens, too,Wtll the bud-gef <;utsmean fewer or more ambulancesracing up my street toward St. Luke'sHospital? I think about the rats at Tomp-kins Square Park, where the homele~live, What will happen to the privategarbage trucks that come and go all nightbelow my window? They never anive ata single hour to collect the trash, but, likesome dty planner's version of Sartre's NoExit,. wh~eze and drag and drop theheavy containers ,all through my dreams.With my earplugs on, I look at themwor~ingunder the bright moonlight,giant antS with gleaming prehistoric pin-cers lifting huge aum:bs. This is the city Ilive in. life here remains surreal.

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FRIDAYLATER.' .~o gotoa demo in WasJrington. on aIn the eveniQg, the air is warm, the. Monday? Is this my real' 'life? (yes,) The .

s~ a brilliant plue that holds its color Iilen on the 1Cr ~ b,µs a,ri.Il!!Psi!y'and reveals a few stars. In the midst of so white,a few Hispanic. I wond~ if\ .any ,mudt pain and things falling apart, there areHIV-negative,.None are",straight.is also life and laughter. And fashion:"The There are four other wOfueri. AlmOSt anbaseball caps of last summer are disap- . ,the talk is about sex, not'-t'lolitlcsOr AIDS.pearing; the women weat: short Baby ','I lOOKat the gay men 'in cOuples, WonderDoll dreSses that blossom;at the hips. about'the tension between IJal:IDers,-"~eEveryone looks good, especially the they monogamous? The-y a(J;$t~(~¢:irdykes. They are more beautiful ~ ever 'de$ire so publicly. Watchilig oii~,;~Y~le,to me .. Strong, more confident, sexy, I am moyed by the way :they holi:t~chirreverent, many bold styles. Later, other, a 'head crilc.\led in a lalY:.,;sbcspilling out of nightClubs 'toward the' }between gay,men is ovett, .in1InecUafe,

:a • , .~dawn, I watch womenpress.one another· Love still looks like a ..private matter,

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the dty for the day with my best friend, emotional dist;anCe,.',notr~y:. I believe- '., .-.'>'''''-G!~.,'L.We are both·ecstatic aboµt escaping, il, that women~ill do i('t4ffeteotly, stillfeeling close to guilt, We are also prize emotion, ev~iD.more ~ sex.

'"," .....exhausted, having danced until 5 am, The Washingto!1!~Y newspaper,carrlesTogether, our bodies are 61 years old, articles abouf b.isexuality ,and an. aq for<aour history in thi~ city older' than a Ies.bian, sex d\ib, Called joJo, after thedecade. Cumulatively, sometimes com- male, j.o. Qerk-offr cI~bS.F~r·an instant, Ipetitive1y, we have weathered at least a see a circle of naked :wotnen staQdirig indoze!} major relationships, Since love.. a qarkenedbackroom::c!t's a;.~~~ilgeremains elusive, friendship has become image, almost rI}ythic,Willit.beiz~r?ethe steadying rock· Today, we arelook-' real?'We are ~ging so'. Eacli day is .ing at a country house, a communal, get- a lifetime ·in this~. ..... ,n

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amille Klass and her part-ner advertise themselvesas "Camille and Kelly:Two Cute, Sincere, Bi Girl-friendS Who Love to TalkDirty to Horny Guys. "

To maintain anonymity and tokeep her work and private life separate,she uses a false name, Faye, and analter ego. A cute, boyish waif, littlemore than five feet tall, she tells the guysthat she's a voluptuous five-foot-seven-inch redhead. The men don't kQow thatshe's a lesbian: This knowl-edge, she imagines, mightmake them uneasy.Besi.des, she doesn't wantto give away any secrets. .

"The number-one fan-tasy for men is watching .two women together. Whatgoes on between two 'women is, to me, very pri-vate. I don't want to give. that to some guy on thephone," she explains. "If ~they want to hear about it, I ,.usually tell them that my

~ favorite turn-on is watching3l two guys, and, before they~ know it, they're getting it'" .~ up the ass from my bi* boyfriend! That usually~ takes care of their curiosity."

Much younger-lookingthan age 30, Camille has ashort, punky haircut and hair dyedblack. When I meet her, she is wearing awhite leather vest, cut off at the sleeves.Found furniture and art, parts of man-nequinS, dime-store kitsch and photos ofher friends and cats fill her sunny SanFrancisco apartment. 1bree huge boxesstuffed to the brim with file cards domi-nate the cluttered table where she eatsher meals, Each card lists a man's name,.address, phone number and variousshort descriptive phrases.

There's the guy who lusts after Bar-bara Walters, several who like to dressup in women's lingerie and dozens whowant to be tied up and humiliated. Mostof the clients are regulars who have beencalling for several years, once, twice,three times a week. When repeat cus-tomers call, she quickly glances at thecard if she can't recall them by name.

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offers considerably more autonomy,than working in some stifling fluores-cent-lit downtown office. She gets 'about five calls a day, at $20 a pop, andaverages about $2,000 a month. ,. Although she could make a lot more ifshe wanted to work harder, she'd ratherpajot, swim at the local pool or volun-teer at an AIDS agency.

After first' falling into it by chance,Camille has been in "the biz," as shecalls it, for more than seven years. Shehad been working as a hairdresser andlonging for a change when her girl-friend, Kelly, arrived in San Franciscofrom New Mexico in 1981. Kelly was anovelWeight teenager who, after losing100 pounds, yearned for the sexualcontact long denied her ·because of her,size. She also loved to act. New intown, she answered an innocuous ad inJhe local classifieds for a receptionist foran escort service. She had little sense of

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Kelly proved to be so skilled onthe phones that her boss decided. tomake her a phone-fantasy operator, oneof the fIrSt in the countty. She got lotsof experience const:ucting elaborate.fantasies, but she worked at nearly min~imum wage. After several months, shedecided to parlay her knowledge'of thework into her own business together ,.with Camille.

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-pie€e of her mind.· If he's just plainrude, she hangs up., .

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of its labor from mothers who cannot .support their .families, Camille is one ofthe privileged. She acknowledges thatshe has it easier than most sex workers,who tend to be in close proximitY to .their clients and are, therefore, ingreater danger of violence and sexuallytransmitted diseaseS.

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Kelly and Camille put ads in severalporn magazines and were qeluged withcalls. By 1983,they had begun workingout of their airy flat in San Francisco'sMarina District, It was 1~3, At flISt, theywere reticent about divulging more thana few scattered anecdotes about theirwork, even to close friends.

"We were very protective of ourbusiness and didn't trust anybody. Ididn't like to talk to anyone about it,"says Camille. She recalls that people

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were very judgmental, especially withinthe women's community. "It was seenas politically incorrect,' really the worstthing you could do. Most peopleassumed that phone sex was aboutnothing more than circulating damagingstereotypes of women. I had goodfriends who were completely unable toaccept it. They liked me in every otherway, but they could not accept mywork at all." She and Kelly kept tothemselves. She tells a story abOut how,when she went to a bank to open acredit<ard account, she disguised her-self by wearing a big wig, "I was veryscared," she says, For three years, theyworked quietly out of their apartment inSan Francisco's Marina District.

Then they began to meet other sexworkers--strippers, prostitutes andphone-sex operators--rnany of themlesbians. For years now, at some of SanFrancisco's largest adult entertainmentcomplexes, one third to one half of thedancers are lesbians. The jobs are oftenacquired through word of mouth: Onewoman gets a job as a stripper, and twoor three friends follow her in short suc-cession. But dykes have long worked aswhores of various stripes. .

Joan Nestle has written of the "his-torical sisterhood" that connects lesbiansand prostitutes. Existing outside the pale'of domestic arrangements and viewedas the other, as unnatural women,"whores, like queers, are society's dirtyjoke"-they symbolize "lost woman-hood." They share a common stigma Jortheir sexuality. While prostitutes and les-bians have a shared history of strugglewith the law, medicine and religion, les~bian prostitutes, she says, have "sufferedthe totality of their two histories." '

For the ~ two ,decades, the "his-torical sisterhood" was swept under therug, as feminist aitiques popularizedthe. notion that women's complicity insex work was the result of coercion or,at the very least, false consciousness.

Sex work appeared as the naked.t of the power dynamics

which lay beneath all heterosexUal rela,;",tionships and syrnbolizec,l the fear whichstalked women through the ordinary rou-tines Qfdaily life, from their Interactionswith strangers on darkly lit streets to theirrelationships with men at work and, alltoo often, at horne, It transformedwomen's bodies into commodities, thecrassest form of objectification possible.

Qunille herself was, for a long time,ambivalent about the work swayed bythese criticisms. In some respects, phonesex seemed to her even more insidiousthan more conventional fonns of sexwork, like stripping or prostitution, pre-cisely because it operated solely in therealm of fantasy, she says.

"I felt like the scum of the sex busi-ness, that 1didn't have enough guts todo it in person. Instead I used all theseimages of women, of faceless, anony-mous women, and whoknows what I was creating ,there. Images are a verypowerful thing, and, if youuse them wrong;.they canwreak havoc. Itmeans a lotto· me to be responsible for,

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g~t fucked." Nor will she do .fantasies ofchild sex, or which involve women shedoesn't know and who may not wel-come a particular man's attentions. "If aguy wants those fantasies," she says, "I'llgive him a lecture about it." .

On the other hand, she doesn'tthink that sexuality is wrong, even malesexuality. As long as men aren't abusingor imposing on women, sexuality isfine. "A lot of these guys just don't have"a safe place to put their ex<:ess sexuality

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She has done threecalls in me last hour and a.half. The first was with Bob,the closet drag queen. Thesecond was with Henry,who wanted to suck cock.Th~tlthere was Kurt, thesurfer dude.

"Henry's bi. That was.fl:lli and easy. Those are the..,..., .~nibst fun, the guys that liketo Suck cock. Joe's an olderguYi pretty cool. His boy-mend was iIiNew York, hesays. And he has a girlfriend,too. But you just never know howmuch is fantasy, and how-much is real.. "The guy just before him, Bob, likesme to dress him up, So, 1always do thisfantasy where I take him over to myvanity table, put makeup on him, andwe talk a lot ah9ut makeup and hair-.stYle. For real, We gave him a girls' nametoday-Barbara. Then 1made him suck

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"But the [other] caller, Kurt, was thissdrt of hip, cool surfer guy. I didn't likehim much. I never realized he was sucha jerk. He wasn't really abusive, but heWasWalking a fine line. I didn't think hei'~ted women. And I wanted to getthrough it as fast <IS 1 could. Ftnally 1gotthrough the call and felt really gross."

Camille won't take part in fantasieswhich she believes are degrading towomen, which put forth the notion thatwomen are objects and that "all theywant to do is walk down the street and

that doesn't get taken care of in relation-ships, or they don't have a relationship .., ..A lot of these men do not want to bemen. They're afraid. Most of them justwant to be human." :'

Larry, for example, is a client wholikes to put padding in his pants to lookmore womanly. Recently, he sentCamille the following letter:

Dear Camille: It was really greattalking toyou the other day. It~ beenway too long. I always come back to you

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tomers are straight-identified men likeLany who, at times, want to act outtheir homosexual fantasies. Most are ret-icent about asking for such things out-right, hOVfever, and Camille usually haSto be the one to initiate" She begins'by.w~ving sexual scenarios that involve atlll-eesome: the client, herself and anoth-er man. Once sh~ getS to know theclient better, he's often able to ask 'for it

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But even those clients who never'express homosexual desires openly, shesays, usually have an intereSt In anal. .sex. "I try to accept them, let themknow its OK," She says. "So 1always try

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"Think about it. You spend .your- whole life with a dick. They bave a

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so much about fear as abouiiettirig go'of power and about allowing yourselfto surrender,"

Her experiences with men on thephones, she says, are often at oddS Wirhthe stereotype of the all-powerful malecustomer, There are, of course, the'occasionally abusive ones, but mostseem more needy than exploitative.Often, she's the only person who'll lis-ten to them, whom they'll tell theirsecrets to, who will not reject them.

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Camille'says that the fact that she'sa lesbian makes it easier for her to dbthe work because it permits a greatersense of detachment. "I think it mightbe weird if 1were straight and actuallyhad to fuck guys. It might be more of amind fuck," sne says, echoing an atti-· tude that one fmds frequently amonglesbian sex workers.. Yet Camille admits that she mastur-

bates frequently wh,ile talking on thepho,?e;. "I get off on it; for real. 1get off· on thinking that they're fucking me.Some guys really tum me on a lot. 1think I'm jllst turned on by sex in gener-.µ;. ,11~e,t6 fantasize about men,

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but I 'don't want to have sex.with them."

She'~·fasc.inated by penisesand Jikesgay men's pornbecause it's s.o "graphic ...."niketo read'apout ejaculations, abouthow aggr~ive they are with~ch other," she says with a

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objectify women, because thetQin~ that turn me on about,tw,pmen .are abOut the ways they

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rather know a woman," she:sayS. ~Bu{i'do have a bad caseof penis envy. 1 sometimes want a dickbadly. 1 think it would be really fun, but1 think I'd be so horny all the time, that itmight lead to problems.",

As a result, the competition for newcustomers has be(;ome fast and furious,the income for small operators likeCamille less and less certain. Still, shehas her regular clientele men whohave been' calling regularly for yearss--like Bob, the closet drag queen, andKurt, the macho surfer guy,

These days, she says, she no longerfeels like a fugitive from the feminist sexwars, a turncoat and a traitor to thecause. A growing tide of se4Ual discus-

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years. Kelly has left the country to work'as a fashion photographer in Greece.Camille maintains the business on herown, with the help of two other women.She has bought herselfa cellular phoneso she can do calls when she's out andabout town, riding her bicycle to the ,'pool for her daily swim. It attracts sur-priSingly little attention. People, she says,think she's a bicycle messenger.

The phone-sex industry has grownby leaps and bounds since the early.days of. the "cute, sincere bi girlfriends."

movement revealed the abuse ofwomen and the role that sex workplayed in the perpetuation of that abuse,today there is a growing reassessment ofan earlier orthodoxy that believed allsex work, and indeed ,all sexual

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still refuse to carry lesbian porn and theappearance of leather-clad sado-masochists ,atwomen's music festivalscan· still cause a stir. But the fiery battleshave flickered out, the anti-porn organi-zations have all but closed shop, andsex workers enjoy growing visibility,and..sometimes' even cachet, withinmany lesbian communities. Morewomen acknowledge the pervasivenessof sexual violence against women insociety, contending, at the same time,that the experience of sex worle is n~t amonolithic whole.~, .

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capitalist, male-dominated society, is., fraught with struggle and contradiction,power and powerlessriess.

Today, Camille knows lots of strip-pers and phon!!-sex workers and says,'laughing, "It seems like every other tes-'bian you talk to is doing phone sex." .'

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. 'accept it, she says, "It's definitely seetI;,asa hip thing to do, a cool fuck-you thii1\,espec4Uly among youhger~omen. It's.

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where you want, subways don't exist and you need a ., .

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Tom' Cruise just might be sitting nextto you al' dinner: ...'

When you tou~h do~n in LA, justremember that the, Valley is north;·Santa Monica and the .Pacific are west,downtown is "east, and LAX(the air-por.t) and Long Beach 'ale, south.

"Chances are good that you'll neverleave these basic parameters. .

Other pointers for the city of" ,

angels {!.re:as follows: ACf UP meetson Mondays, Queer' Nation on Satur-days and Gay AA everyday. The Bev-erly Hjllbillies live~ in Bel Air, way upSt. Cloud Drive (but not next to theDrysdales) , and their new neighborsare Zsa-Zsa, Liz, Ronnie and .~ancy.. ,

The city closes early, with few laterestaurants and last call at 1:30,altbough a few bars serve after-hoursjuite and a couple of clubs offer Sun-day morning church, reopening theliquor bar at 6 'am.

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spend their time doing it. "The best alternative entertainment, as well as, asouvenir is available at the Chinese cheap place to buy nearly any.thing;'Theater, where you can depOsit coins LA's best clubs and parties go- - ~ .into a machine and watch .:IoSit fabri- largely unadvertised and certainly~an'tcates a plastic pagoda. If you act quick- be found in a Damron's guide. TheyIy you can scratch your name into' the happen weekly at different bars arou;;Cibottom while it is still warm. A few town and are founct"byword of mo.uthblocks south on Melros.e Avenue ,you. and flier. The reigning dubs ~today are

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can find LA's trend-conscious shops, Club Fuc~ (Sundays at Ba;;co's) andkitschy stores and some good restau~ Trade (Tuesdays' at ;Blakand Blu). Therants'.This is one of two or three places former is wilder, sweatier and filled ~J.!!ithat prove that the Motels are wrong- the pierced and tattooed. Trade (forffie~:people do walk in IA. The other greai" Iy Sit 'n' Spin) has ~ much stronger gen-walking and shopping Sfpot is the der-fuck feel. It's the only place that '1boardwalk in Venice, where es~apees know to regularly see Barbara' thefrom the beach can brave the crowds Glamazon, a semi-transsexual chorineand watch street performers, hawkers, of "Carny" days, and is the only placepeddlers and eve·rysort of strangeness that Carmen the Puerto Rican Drag,

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Classic places like West Holly-wood's Rage, Studio One and the Moth-erLoad are tired dinosaurs. The Probehas lost much of its old clientele to AIDSand consequently rents 'itself out toother clubs (read "non-queer"), but Sat-urdays are still men's nights and remainthe focus. of the crystal set. Consistently,great" dancing can be found at Jewel's'Catch One (Pico and Crenshaw streets)- -

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So w~at's a girl to do? ClaudetteSexy DJ wiIlbe doing her own thing onSunday nights at a club she calls Black, ,

Bottoms (Dreams on Silverlake Boule-vard) with her usual mix of funk and. . '

dance music, Once a month, the clubwill tum into Enchanto, featuring salsa,maringue and hot Latlnas. The Palms onSanta Monica Boulevard is a classic dykebar a good place to hang-and theGirl Bar at Backlot is a fun place toenjoy being a girl.

LA is also a great place to get tat-tooed 01'- pierced, and the women at RedDevil Studios would love to do it (213-851-0445), Other than that, womenshould pick up the Lesbian !yews, one ofthe City's beSt free papers, and the ultrahip 'zine Screambox, available at LACE.,Amu<;k and Beyond Baroque. A greatplace to read them and meet wackydykes is at the rock-'n'-roll, boy-'n'-girlcoffeehouse, Jabberjaw, near Catch One

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play Yahtzee, read and inhale sec-ondary smoke is the Abbey on Robert-son Street in West Hollywood. This all-day and late-night space is the perfectafter,bar place. The grandfather of LAcoffeehouses is the Onyx; it's latestincama,tions the Onyx Sequel and theOnyx Annex (Vermont Boulevard just

,down from Chatterton's Bookstore, nearthe Dresden Eoom)-are' informalplaces. Also worth noting are Lizardsand Buzz, a new-agey place that has

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(Wilshire and 'Crescent Heights) can'tdecide if it's a restaurant or a coffee-house, but this non-gay place does bothincredibly well. It imports its own teas

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and roast coffee daily, ap,d it has greatfood. Also worth trying is the Authentic'Cafe~great California cuisine. Thaifood is a: particular obsession in thisfood~obsessed city, and the· queen ofThai restaurants is the unassuming Sun-shine (Western Avenue between Santa'Monica and Melrose), which doubles asa Thai cultural centet with lots of Thaifatnilies and' queers eating Bangkok-style street food. For simple Mexicanfood, try TaCO'STacos (Robertson andSanta Monica boulevards), but avoid thegym-fag' poseurs at Marix and La Fabu-la, If you must spend a lot of money forMexican food, try the Border Grill,which is worth every penny.

There is plenty, to do in the enter-tainment capital of the world. The Gayand Lesbian Media Coalition not onlyru.nsanannual film festival but alsoorganizes ·morith'ly. screenings. High-ways, a multicultural performance spacein Santa Monica, will be presenting EcceLesbo, Ecce Homo, its third national per-formance festival. They also ,organizemonthly queer-oriented dances. A spe-cial treat is the impromptu battle withthe Christians,now running every Fri-day night.\ While not officially organ-ized, many queers come out to. greet

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Redondo Beach, Patti Smith not-with'standing, i,s not'a beach wherewomen love other women, but WillRogers Beach and Veni~, Beach shoulddo. Venice used to' be the, n,ost popular,where topless women'were unofficially .tolerated. More recently, the police havecracked doWI).,effectively ending a'most, .interesting spectacle: topless lesbianshassling. vide9tapers. Venice Beach,' orSpeedo Lido, is just across the board-walk from the Sidewalk Cafe' an'd nowoffers a wide mixture of all types. ofqueers. Located across Pacific CoastHighway from West Channd Drive, WillRogers is a' bit no~ of Venice and afavorite of the gym crowd: It is locatedclose to Patrick's ,.(not Swayze) Road- .house, a hamburger joint that has to beexperienced. Also' soon to reopen nearthe Beach is the Pink Elephant. This for-mer dive, turned' into a Madonna andCo. hangout, was never. really missed,but it will be good to have a queerpresence in Santa Monica again.

If you are around ,LA. for a longerstay, there are lots of worthwhile sidetrips, only one of whic;:h.is beyond the

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sweaty underground excitement, fol- .low our imaginarY trail down washing-ton Street to Filene's Basement. No, it'snot,a .c1ub; it's the ty.ro-Ievel basementof a popular Bosto~ department store,Plastic doodads ,sit beside $6,000Piaget ,,{atches, and elaborate weddinggowns hang next, to polyester careerdresses, It's a clothes que~n's delight-but be forewarned: It's only for thehardiest of shoppers,

Boston's subway/trolley transit,nicknamed the "T," is color-coded:, red,green, orange and blue lines. Thenames of "T" stops are meariingless tonewcomers, but most "T" .drivers arefriendly, and plenty of unmarred mapscan aid you. "T" tokens are 75 cents,and bus fares are 50 cents. Of course,the parking is horrendous for cardrivers, but taxis are readily available,and some like the night life by limowhen they're feeling extravagant

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If you want to pay for music inCambridge, there's jazz at the CharlesHotel, Ryles and Club 1369; folk/acoustic at Passim, the Nameless(donation required) and every otherchurch-turned-coffeehol,lse, Back inBoston, there's rock at the Paradise,the Rat and the Channel, and comedyat Charles Playhouse, Stitches, Nick's .and Catch a Rising Star. But don't justtake my wora for it-dlese suggestionsonly scratch the surface.

If you're in need of accommoda-tions, you-might try the Chandler Inn,Oasis Gµest House or Victorian B & B(women-only}--rol in the $50-$70 range.

Finally, the Queerdom Trail wouldend in the Boston Common/Public Gar-dens, a pretty location and the site ofour annual Pride Day festivities. Thisyear it's June 8, so maybe we'll see you,Just follow the lavender line (Mayor

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FLASHI I interrupt this regularlyscheduled column to bring you this spe-cial news bulletin: As I write this, Live atRue (which is on in the background) is, .revealing the Ro/ltng Stone photos ofMadoI,ma. As Tony Guida reports, onephoto has Madonna wearing a star ofDavid and in another she, is drinkingfrom a glass she's holding with her foot!"There is one other photo that we <!idn'tshow you," says Guida, "It depictsMadonna with all of her male dancers. .

wearing women's underwear." Th~c:aril~era goes back to Sue Simmons, whocomments: "Thanks. We could do with-. .out seeing that photo .." (But, ofcourse-Sue would rather see all thefemale danceIS in their underwear), We .now return you to the regularly sched-uled column which isalready in progress ..

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glass houses win: now chastise me forattacking gay people~ I tell you, I'll spen:d .weekS lambasting Patrick Buchanan andRay Kerrison arid Rolling Stone and StevenSeagaiand Pete Hamill arid Eric Breindeland Pat Buckley,and scores of others. Butas soon as I expose the hypocrisy ofsomeone. who is gay, those glaSs-house'people scream that I only go after queers.-- .~Guy Trebay from the Voice said thisto,me on the telephone a while ago. Itwas. after I'd attacked him, of course. Hethen said .that I should go after JuliaPhillips and her Random House editorsbecause her bestseller, You '11-Never EatLuncb inc1bis Town Again, he felt,.wash0mOphobic. -What bothered'me aboutthis was the fact that he has his own big'column at the VOice a: column which, .

reaches hundreds of thousands more pe0-ple..than mine ,and is thus so much morepowerful. If he found,the book offensive,why couldn!t he take it on? Why is heafraid-to Il)ake waVes?Why.does it always,

. seem to be the attitude of "Qo. ask~ey.He:ll do anything?" It's not my job aloneto fight homophobia. I would hope thatit's every queer's. AND 11iAT'S WHY IALSO ATTACKGAYPEOPLEWHO HAVEEVEN THE TINIEST BIT OF POWER'WIDCH 1HEY AREN'T USING TO OUR,ADVANtAGE, IN ADDITION TOSTRAIGHT ONES. AND TIlE REASONTIlAT TIlESE PEOPLE TIlINK TIlAT IOMY ATTACKGAY PEOPLE IS THAT'Tl:IEY ONLYREAD THIS 'DAMNED COL-UMN WHEN 1HEIR NAMES ARE INm~,Andmow I'll probably get pefsecut-

./ ed' for attacking yehllJother "seasoned"'Vtllage VoiCe colu~. Well, at least it'snot'an "outing," as everyone had feared.ah.yeah; there were all of these rumorsgoing aro\md the Vtllage Voice that Tre-b:l:ywas afraid that" I was going to out-him,' And so I called him to say that Ionly. write about the sexuality of publicfigures and that his snoozing column cer-tainly didn't makt; .him one, and so heshouldn't wony. But, after wavering and,quite'honeStly, confusing me for a while,he then aggressively assured me that heis out weLthat it's not an issue,, Oh, goog. Then this is NOT an out-ing.And Trebay's having written an anti-outing piece is NOT a conflict of interest.- 'hOf course, if he were in' the closet, I

would say ,that tha~was probably anotherexample of hypocrisy.

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effort by The New York Times, to getup-to-date, 1V reviewer John J. O'Con-ner did a great piece in the Sun~y "Artsand Leisure section on "Gay Images:lV's Mixed Signals,~ He clearly did hishomework with some of the mostinsightful coverage to date on qu'eermedia portrayals even quoting Out-Week's interview with Harvey Fierstein.O'Conner effectively and clearly explainswhy infrequent shows on gay topics arenot enough and that we wani "giy and .lesbian characters, like heterosexuals; [tol

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Mark your filofax for the niCe day .inJune when PBS will air Peter Adair'sAbsolutely Positive, interviews. ~ith aspectrum of people aboµt how theirlives have changed with their HIv-posi-tive test result. Absolutely insightful,absolutely up front and absqlutelyessential for everyone to see, it's achance to };lear some candid talk,demonstrates. a spectrum of' responsesand perhaps can nelp bridge the.gap of .misunderstanding between HIV-positiveand HIV-negative peOple·

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·of how grass-roots actio n turned invisi-bility and oppression into empower-ment and enlightenment.

First, let me introduce SAGE,SeniorAction in a Gay Environment, the per-fect acronym for a group dedicated toadvocacy and ed4cation of gay and les-bian seniors nationwide. Not too manyyears ago, the group tried to place anad in Modern Maturity. magazine, thewidely read membership magazine forthe American Association of RetiredPersons, or AARP. They weren't look-ing to advertise sex toys for seniors oranything. They just wanted to do someoutreach. Modem Marnrif.Ywould haveno part of it, and the group was withoutlegal recourse. So, they gave up. ~

Then, a year and a half ago, themagazine published a reader letter ask-ing why Modern Maturity didn't tacklethe issues of gay seniors. SAGE offeredtheir help, and the editors seemed to '

welcome it. But, months later, the onlything that had happened was the publi-cation of some homophobic re~nsesto the fIrSt letter. To be fair, one lettersupported' covering gay issues, butanother said, "Hear the drip, drip of mybleeding heart for those poor, neglectedgays/lesbians." And another wrote:"Gay?What's gay about them, with theirnasty diseases and their vile habits? Ifyou start to cater to them, you cancount me out of AARP." ,

dearly, this was not the open-mind-ed coverage' SAGE wanted. KarenReyes, associate editor of the magazine,says that she and the editor ran thehomophobic letters to further gauge theirreadership, She says that the selection ofone positive and two negativeretlectedthe overal reader response of 40 homo-phobic and only two supportive,. At this point, Michael Rohrer of

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to help, to have Modern Maturity "tumaround and respond bi printing thesespineless homophobic letters was anunexpected slap in the face," he wrotein a joint press release with GLAAD.

Rohrer and GLAAD then called aletter-writing campaign, According toReyes, they got tons of mail, and thegay-positive letters ran 500 to 40. Gayseniors weren't the only ones writing,either. Parents, young PWAs, childrenof gay seniors and a few advocacygroups joined the effort, As a result,the editors decided to incorporate gayand lesbian coverage,

Yes, they should have done it allalong, without running it up the flag-pole for their readers to approve,But, the bottom line is that they arechanging.

Reyes says they will try to "main-stream" gay coverage, including relevant.infonnation for gay people in more gen-eral articles. Upcoming issues will explainlegal problems faced by same-sex-cou-pies, neVf Social Security benefits forreaders with critical illnesses and how toget death benefits while still living,

This is a major victory. We are nottalking about Interview subscribers .But about readers who came of agelong before the days of a public gayidentity, which has happened in thepast 20 years.

For Modern Maturity's straight•

rc;:aders,,this ,alI"must be a shock. Thelast time they checked (anytime before'the niid-70s), homosexuality was classi-fied as a mental illness. And the maga-zine's gay readers have led lives. verydifferent from us who were 10 or soyears old at the time of Stonewall.

Reyes says that the differences real- .Iy hit her when she attended an AIDSbenefit at Paramount Studios. "Theyounger men," she said, "were verysecure in their sexuality. They werealmost adamant about it. The older menhad lived, their whole lives hiding it, orblending in. They have very differentneeds." These needs are, I hope, the,ones that SAGE and Modern Maturitywill continue to serve. .

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Y <:at, warned me: "James,"she said. "It will never do to

f~H'In love with a straight man,You!Jl orily end up miserable. n,.' "I,(~a$a' surprising thing to

hear.·Of cou~, it's surprising that~~ ~ to me at aIi,corisideringhow'infrequently I change her litter .· , , ,l?Ox. But speak to me she does--in'---'. -,.a frapk, little voice she alwaystnalces me sit up and pay attention.. , '"Oh" but Kitty, I'm not miser-

able,", l, Said with as much-convic-tion as I' could muster. Really, Iexpl:iiqed, it was just anotherheavy~g~a,v.ity day in m~apart-metlt.....:.that'swhy iwas ,stuck:to theiI'OOr, unable'~o move,, :"i don't need sex," I said confi- ,

dertly as J, took ~nother bite of '~rifenmann'sdouble fudge cake,my ihiid one that day. -.:. ."Really, I don't need sex." Irei~ted' later as I was dry-hump-· iQg~¢.1Y.lnnlster,· .'"j don't nee? sex, and I'm very

· ~ppy, ,thank you," ]. said as I lit· some black. candles and spit three times at the moon... '..Well, maybe I do need sex. And maybe I wasn't that happy.,-Mil ,maybe it was 1:im<! to dOSomething about it:Move in for the: 1dU;:'If'he wants a beautiful girl,n I thought, "he'll get a beautifulgi11, r~89ing to be the prettieSt goddaffin girl he's ever seen.", , And.With that I started my transf~on.

· Npw, let me explain. I have never been what you would· call a "pbliShed" drag queen. Realness is not my forte. I do moreofaPluto drag, if you know what I mean. My strength lies in thec' • ~, ,.

· .s~ess gusto Withwhich I throw myself into each new look .. ,.': But if realness is what it took, by God, I was going to try. .• ~ w~t Jor ..the couture look--pasty~white face, black bob,

,,fab),.li<,>1J.sgown,'Unfortunately, everybOdy ~d that I looked justl~e ~ McFaghag. If.s understandable, of course: We're both··

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desperate, drunken 'nuts with a penchant for group sex. But Idklnlwant to k;1ok like her, for heaven's sake. She's not the most·attraeµye 'creature, you know, .

· So -.thenext night. 1. tried. a' Kitty Kelly number-big, blondhair-do; .big, dark gI;lSsesj little Chanel-like sui~.Still no comment

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ing to tap into some unkn9wnkink of his. But nada, He paiq. - ,.

me dust. .It was horrible. And no\xx:ly

helped.~Everybody, it seeplS:\vasdetermined to pluck my lastnerve. Old boyfriends wO,ul,dshow up together and stand inclusters laughing at my feebleattempts to land a man. Friepds. ignored me.

People pointed and laughe.dat my wigs. '_

Even his ex-girlfiiend had toget a jab in.. Stupid!y, I asked'herif he was good in bed.

"Good in bed? Sure b.u.t·..better in the bathroom stall," she :E

said, winking and laughing as! ~• • J -.::..c

slumped to the floor someho~.~she knew that bathroom $~?,''ci;was my specialty. (My fri<:nc;is :§say that my drag name sh<?,u!d ~be "I.atrina,") ~

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some of that wicked, greenacid-the newstuff that's about the sU:e of a Wheat thin. Maybe Iwould forget how miserable I was. .

What happened next was a strange dream, foggy andun~ .real, filled with too many bleeding walls and flying dinosaurs togo into here. '

I found myself three. days later racing down the IlE, doingabout 90 in a stolen car. At the wheel, chugging a bottle of jackDaniel's, was some psycho-slut from hell. I don't know where'Ifound her or the two drag queens with me or the elderly RuSshmcouple apparently asleep .in the backseat. Our mission, I ~aStold, was to rip .off evety vending ma<;hine on Long Island withher magic dollar (one of those elongated bills that you can pullback ou~ of the slots) and make it back: in time for the outlawparty the next night.

Somehow it all worked out, and I got home, happily, sill,1-iQ,•one piece.I can' see you reading this now, $haking your head .~d

clucking, "One of these days, James, you won't be so luck:y.'~EVerybody says that I should take better care of myself. Well, I

can't. I'm just such a bad influence on.myself. At least, that's what my catalways says. T

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e have our biggest fights in the car.Anne believes that if you point the car more qr less in

the proper direction, you get:where you're going sooner or later.In the n1eahmne since Anne doesn't drive she gets to look forponies arid ducks, Madame X. on the other hand, maps out· herroutes beforehand and follows themprecisely. So when Anne remarks: ,"Look! There's a sign that says,'South'! Let's take it! Isn't Westchestersoqth?" Madame X gets panicky.

6 "Shut up! Don't distract me!~ That was the exit! Get out of the.~ carl" she replies. Eventually, we pullj over to pore over the mapst (Madame X. of course, travels with __.g an extensive collection) and remon-m' 't; Strate with each other. Our only con-=>== solation is that these psychodramastake 'place in the privacy of Madame X's decrepit Toyota, sonobody sees us. '

Yet we've noticed that in New York-where nobody has acar wheels are a key to popularity; last weekend at 2 am, asMadarpe X took. out her car keyS to leave a party in BoroughPark, the best-dressed strangers flocked around, her. For as long. as it took to .drop them all off at vaiious points in Park Slope(girls) or the meat-packing district (boys), she Was hotter thanMadonna, unless' Madonna had been there, ready to pack herlimo -with so many beery homos that they were hanging outthe windows. .

An,yway, rightly or wrongly, we took our pals along on our. last road triPj Darlene, Cubby and the Petite Blond ~hdlbarely had to grovel ~fore we invited them to join our expedi-tion to a New Jersey shopping mall-not just any mall, mind you.We were on our way to the tabledJapanese mall of New Jersey.

Madame X prepared for the.journey .by interrogating anyone she'd everyheard mention the place, They had plen-ty of stories about it-one offered us sou-venir Hello Kitty Band-Aids, while anoth-er advised- us to "look for the Godcandy"-but when' it came tp givingdirections, they were less helpful.

"It's easy," _one said. "You take the::fIrst main left after the George Wash-ington Bridge," Madame X began tofret about how to make 'a left after the. .

bridge when all the exits are on theright. But these were the best direc-tions we gotj everyone else said, "Oh,

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just drive along the Hudson for a while you can't mi~it."O\.lr acquaintances' Zen-like approach to getting places metwith Anne's approval but sent Madame X into a frenzy 'ofmat>;unfolding,

We stalted our journey by trying to get 'to the West Side, Highway, Cubby and Anne, wµorp

you may remember as the '90s'answer to the Captain and Ten-, ,

nille, insisted on putting K-Rockon. Since Madame X once againdisplayed her. uncanny ability toalways pick the wrong Jane, the, ' '

entire car' was treated to 20 min-utes of complete immo~ility ,onWest 23rd Street, to the strainS oftwo false,ttos screeching "<:;et,c)ffof My Ooud" and, yes, "Stairwayto Heaven,'" at the top of their

lungs. "Where's the Intrepid!" asked Darlene, hinting poli~ely atan alternate destination for our already-ioo-Iorig road trip.' ' ~'

As soon as we crossed the bridge, we got lost faster thaI).you can say, "Road map." Madame X's worst fears had cor.:p~tnie. "That's it," she announced. "We're trapped like r<,l\S it's• fucking Pennsylvania for' us now!" She only perked up agaln

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when we all swallowed our pride and agreed to ask for, direc~. 'tions at the nearest gas~station.. A friendly dyke, in very butch grease-stained overalls,

pumped our gas. She gave us excruciatingly detailed instruc-tions ("then you go north for six traffic lights, then a liairpintum through the White Castle's parking. lot, then anotherthree ~ffic lights west...") complete with hand-drawn map .Since she was staring at the Petite Blond Bombshell's legS asshe spoke-and who could blame her?-we worried that

n, ,-., perhaps her exacting directions were. off by a stoplight or two.. I .

We wove through suburbanNew Jersey, with trees and lawnsand big houses. "This isn't all thathideous, really," marvelled Darrehe,whose sensibilities were permanent-ly warped bY.,growing up in subur-ban Massachusetts. Mean'while,Cubby was in charge of counting thetraffic lights.

Were the directions correct? Would,we ever get there? Did the Jap;aqese,

mall really exist, or was it a vast practi-cal. joke played on us by all o~r so-called friends? For answers to these and .other queStions, tune in next coluinn .."

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Lymon, a hunchback dwarf whocharms his way into her life and then. betrays her. By Callow's own admis-sion, his inexperience with the medi-um and the weight of McCullers' storyhave collided in a Iess-than-<:omplete-Iy-successful film. Still, he feels the, ,

pride of completion and the intoxica-tion of the creative cinematic processand spoke easily about the film, hiscareer and his politics.

by'Karl SoehnleinIf conventional wisdom in the

entertainment industry is to avoid poli-tics, lace your interviews with puffy

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Simon CaIIow: It's not a seduc-tive novel-it's very fierce. It puts fortha view of love which is so bleak. Herplot is a trap, a kind of awful jokeplayed on human beings by a cruelgotl, There is no forgiveness, no heal-ing power of love, and I felt no obliga-tion to ease that' for the audience, Mybasic approach was that it was somekind of folk story or fairy story, so Isaid to Vanessa and all the actors, ,

''We're not' interested in motivation orpsychology-we're interested in 'thingshappening.'" I saw it as a resonantstory, not just a soap opera, These

. -people are archetypes.

KS: How was working with.Vanessa Redgrave?

, SC: She's ablaze at all times. Shesometimes goes on wild-goose chases,and you have to hold on to her a bit,but the point is, she's just full of ideasand impulses and extraordinaryinstincts. Vanessa is utterly committedto what she believes in-that's what,

makes her such a great 'actor, that'swhat makes her extremely controver-sial. On the whole, people would pre-fer actors didn't have opinions at all,unless it's Bob Hope'~aying, "We loveour boys at the front." There's alwaysa subtext with Vanessa" which is,"Who does she think she is?"

KS: In the gay community, howev-er, we're always looking to celebritiesto speak out for us. You recently wereone of 18 openly gay British actors anddirectors to sign their names to a letterto the editor defending Ian McKellan'sknighthood. Was that your most publiccomi!1gout to date?

SC: Oh, no, not at all. In myautobiography, Being An Actor [writ-ten in 1985], I was completely openabout it._I was john the Baptist to IanMcKellan's jesus. I suppose at thattime I was ,the only well-kqown actorwho openly avowed his homosexuali-ty-not, initially, politically, but just 'for my own personal satisfaction.' Idon't know why I should go around

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ter actor, not a romantic actor" like Ianwas, There's this sort of preposterousidea: "How can I believe in you asRomeo, Ian McKellan; if I know you'regay?" I was never playing Romeo. Peo-,pie who are highly sexualized in their,persona-if it is known they'regay-become threatening. I supposeI've never been threatening in that way.

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SC: Ian's knighthood has absolute-ly afflI'med that you Can be completely,totally, unambiguously and unequivo-cally gay and yet still be honored bythe society inwh!j:h you live. Thatseems to me to ,be absolutely right. Itcan only be an affmnation. Ian is rightin the middle of things he reckonsthat to be an ideal point from which to/ say, "I'm gay, and lots of other actorsare gay, and we contribute something,·In no sense could it tX: said that IanMcKellan's knighthood set back thecause of gay liberation. It's a preposter-ous piece of Alice in Wonderland logicto say that it does.

KS: What are yout feelings about.? ', outtng. .SC: I quite strongly disapprove of

that, although I understand the politicsof it, and I really don't believe in clos-et anything.The only source of free-dom is honesty. But it's very compli-cated for people' I don't ,think any ofus has the right to demand action. It'sso complicated. People have torment-ed sexuality or confused sexuality or90ubting sexuality..-it's a very harshthing to rip somebody out of all theirprivate concerns and dilemmas and

. force them to acknowledge their sexu-ality. It could wreck their lives, and,certainly in Los Angeles, it could ruintheir careers.

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the stage version of Sad Cafe, createdquite a stink at the Outwrite [lesbianand gay writers'] conference when hemade a plea for not be!ng "labeled agay artist." What's your take on ~hat?- SC: I am a gay actor, there's noquestion about it. But do I give gayperformances? I don't know-it's hardto say, I wouldn't give the perfor-mances I give without being who Iam. I did the English 'stage premiereof Kiss of the SPider Woman. I gave arather c;lifferent performance than Mr.Hurt did [in the film version!. Icouldn't, possibly have given that per-formance if I weren't gay. The core ofthe part, which is about his need tobe taken, totally possessed, by a man,.to admit him totally into his body andhis life; I understand that perfectlywell and was able to draw on that. Ihllve played many straight men, and Ihope,. as a professional and as an

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artist, that I have, persuaded everyonethat I was straight.

KS: Some of your earliest theaterwor~ was in the Gay Sweatshop;

SC: Yes, and it was very exciting.The first play I did there was calledPassing By by Martin Sherman, whowrote Bent. It's a very straightforwardlove story between two guys. Theyeach catch hepatitis, they convalescetogether, and then they' part. It's ~charming play, simple and sweet andtrue, but nothing earthshaking about it.We played that for what was basicallya ,theater full of gay men who hadnever seen on the stage the actualhuman experience of one' man comingto know and love another man. Peoplewere just devastated-they just weptfor the recognition of it. lbat was won-derful, and it still is far too rare.

KS: Will you direct other films,perhaps one which is explicitly gayin content?

SC: My great desire-and thismay be the next film I do, for Chan-'nel 4-is to write a really torridromantic film about gay love. Ahuge, passionate, no-holds-barredgay love story, nothing to do withthe problems of being gay. I want towrite a gay Antony and Cleopatra,And why not?T

The Ballad of ·the Sad Cafe is cur-rently playing at the AngeUka Film,Center.

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ouses on FireThe Packaging of Drag Ball Culture

,by Bruce Benderson

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performer, mount the stage at Sally's, Hideaway-over six feet of sequins shim-· . mering in ili,e spotlight. She picks up themil<:e,andsweeps the wire past her dress'fishtail train. Rowdy applause fills theclub. It's 1:30 am, and Sally's floor showis starting.

The atmosphere in this club ishyper-hetero: Dressed-to-the-tits queens,most of them Latin or, Black, ate set offby sulky ,homeboys swathed in. goldchains or lustful businessll}en in black

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The same can be said of the worldof Paris Is Burning, a much-discusseddocumentary showing at Film Forum.It's about the culture of the Harlem dragBalls and the gay Houses of fashion andvoguing, where femme queens, butchqueens ;µtd other variants on. these cate-g<;>riescompete for "realness." In thesefashion competitions, mostly gay, mostlymale contestants impersonate "real"women, real fashion models or media

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heard about that movie," said Carly, asemi-drag-queen acquaintance of minewhom I regularly meet at Sally's as wellas other gay clubs in the 40's near EighthAvenue, "But how do you get to see it?"

"The film is slowly becoming. acces-sible by word of mouth," the very wiseand very articulate Dorian Corey laterexplains to me. "But not all the Hoµsechildren read newspapers. And, weIl, theFilm Forum isn't exactly on their list."

These comments augment thequeasiness I felt watching' the movie-e-hearing the giggles. of Film Forum'smostly whit~, downtown audiencebecome more and more strained as thefilm deftly drew the.m into the unfamiliarculture of the Balls. The self-conscious-

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suits" still carrying their attache cases.Tonight, .as on most nights, the staff'rounds out the homage. to heteroland.Two tough daddy-bouncerS rule with aniron hand, while big-breasted queens.bitch-nurture, serving drinks. The air is·'thick "with jami1ia. Everybody'knowseverybody .else's name. Each'lip-synchperformer or occasional go-go boy whoclimbs the stage is greeted with support-ive whistles, and dollar bills are stuffed

, ,into cleavages or slipped under G-strings.

Sally's Hideaway is a tightly knitcommunity of people with complemen-,.tary. needs and similar economic, ethri.icand. cultural backgrounds. And lookingaround, I am ~ckby how little Sally'sresembles a "gay bar" in the mainstreamsense, of the world. What strikes one <

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Tonight 'at Sally's, two of Paris IsBurnings, stars are present:· DorianCorey, Legendary Mother of the Houseof Corey; who is also mistress of cere-monies at Sally's, and Paris DuPree, leg-endary Mother of the House of Paris,whOse "Paris IS Burning" Balls providedthe uncredited title for the flim.

Other people at Sally's tonight haveheard of the film and know some of thepeople in it, but many Jni-- .tially found it off-limits,despite the fact that it hada quarter-page ad in theVoice and had already'played several weeks. "!

ness of the audience that nigl}t broughtto mind for me all the contradictionsinherent in making art about a commu-,nity to which you do not belong-artthat will be exhibited to an audiencecomposed primarily of members of acommunity to which you do belong. -

, For ,multiple reasons, the piece ofculture selVed up by Paris IsBurning hasremained monolithic and undecipherableto both detractors and admirers of thefilm Neither the conselVative British aiticclaiming'that Paris Is Burning IS abolit.

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"pathetic" homosexuals who "couldn'teven speak English" nor QuentinCrisp calling the film "a startling mix-ture of the bizarre and the heart-breaking" in the New York Native northe director-producer Jennie Liv-ingston defending the wholesomeaspects of the gay Hous~ as "old-fashioned family values like kindnessand tolerarice and loving your mother,even if your mother is a drng queen"nor anyone else seems to have thestomach for a head.,on appraisal ofthe drag Ball world. One reason isthat Paris Is Burning involves thevieWer simultaneously in two codes of:values: There is the fantasy code,known, ironically, as "realness," inwhich Ball partidµmts .ape the main~stream values of the media and the,

middle class. And then there is theactual day-to-day code, or value sys-tem, of the moStly low-income, mostlyBlack or Latino ball partidpants ..

Those who have written or spo-ken about the film have felt morecomfortable discussing the voniespositive or negative of the first. code, in which people without enti-tlement momentariIy take on the sta-tus ("realness'') of mainstream peo-ple implicating a tacit respect formainstream values. But all havelargely overlooked, or systematically. ignored, th~ second code because itis the code of the street.

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viewers, the street codes operating 'inthe Houses and at the BaIls are hid-den under seemingly'innocu.ousterms. When Livingston cited Ballslang such as "House" and "Mother"as proof of the "warmer, more nur- .turing side of the drag Balls" in a let-ter to The New York Times, she over-looked. that, although "House" is ahome-a place of shelter andbelonging for all .on the street andin prjson, "to house" means to takecontrol of something, to forcefully

. take it over (e.g., "the con housedmy new- Adidas"). Accordingly, theword "Mother" holds all the connota-tions of nurturing and warmth onewould expect, but, as evidenced byremarks in PariS Is Burning, a Moth-er is also the most powerful memberof a House, a benevolent tyrant who

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everyone's favorite straight dyke. Sandra Bern-hard. Thi,s last boldly stated that part of hernew a¢ was about trying to deal with the factthat OutWeek outed her (huh?). Arsenio wasquiCk to explain to his audience what outingwas (Harvey Fierstein had just taught him).except that he cOuldn't get if out "Outing iswhen someone tells the public you are. uh .."You're Black!" Sandra-offered. and the audi-ence was left in thelurch as she swervedinto another subject."[ OutWeek's] 'il very -radical magazine. and Idon't read it Let's justleave it at that." Let's ju~t.

- Andrew Dice CIay'sappearance brought agroup of Queer Nationals to the audience. andArsenio. in an effort,to placate his own nerves.

•briefly played Donahue. Jumping around fromfags and dykes (whom he consistently inter-rup~ed) to self-identified "Dicemen." he a,skedpeople to comment on Dice Clay's act. Well-intentioned. maybe. But by the end of tI'IeInterview with Dice Clay. Arsenio startedsounding a lot like him. And what was thetopic of conversation? Queers. of course.Referring to "an impression" he did one nightat which Queer Nation took offense. he "

. assured us that, "based on what I feel is rightor wrong. it will continue." As will oiJr queer 'contempt. I'm sure. .'. ", ,

- Amanda Donohoe ~ppeared on the Sameshow. though Dice Clay's long self-defense'("Spic is a funny word. ya know?") had left lit-tle time for her. She left her baseball cap at '.home this time. but she did throw the word ."dyke" around in a very comfortable way.

Actually. Donohoe was everywhere thisweek. On Ente$inment Tonigh~ our favoritecorrespondent, Leeza Gibbons (who was also

fabulous on the Miss Universe pageant. gush-ing "What a great-looking group of semi-final-istsl") did an interview and found Donohoe's"audaciousness refreshing:' 'ilf the producersof LA Lawwere at all worried about losingHarry Hamlin and Jimmy Smits this next sea-son," she added. "well. they certainly have ahot property in Amanda Donohoe tornake up .for it... More than a fair exchange. I'd say. Andnow that Susan Dey is staying, Anything couldhappen,' ,. Meanwhile; John Erman proves that he is

determined to cOntinue trivializing AI D,Sto' .make it palatable for

b lV executives and'Y prime-time American

In' 0 n i c a audiences. Our Sdns.~ . his latest lV-movte'

d 0 r e n k a 1nP effort (An Early Frost.:;. . was the first in what '- threatens to be a,' ..,

series) does contain a cGuple of refreshinglyaffectionate (by lV standards) ~cenes ~~!Y'eenthe two gay lovers, one of whom is dyihg:,9f'AIDS. But with Julie Andrews andAno~Mar~gret as the mothers (a,nd only relative~f~it;r~~\clear that AIDS ha~ to take a baCkseat;~J.:~;'f~Ann-Margret explained to. TheNew,Y~lIf£~.;Times. "AIDS is just the catalystthat61'11lgsthese two women together." An earthquake ora PTA meeting might have served the purposejust as well. And as Andrews explained to ET, I"The difficult thing for me [about making thismovie] was looking into [Ann-Margret's] pret-ty eyes and getting angry." Is there a reasonthis woman is' married to Blake Edwards? "

,The only woman getting more press than. Amanda Donohoe this week is. of course.Madonna, With photo spreads everywhere.the one that promises to outdo the rest is the"Madonna m~ets Henry and June' pages ofthe forthcoming Rolling Stone. complete withsorne faux~ezzie poses (a possible teaser forGus Van Sant's adaption of Even Cowgirls Getthe Blues. where the great .one will meet Uma.Th~rman?) I would love to take opium withyou. Madonna.

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·ON FULTON STREET: ! TRmUTE TO AUPRE LORDE. fBAM Majestic Theater. May 19.. •by Victoria Starr"the crowd outside of BAM's Majes-

"tic'Theater, under a glorious May sky,resembled' any other Sunday gathering.inheighborhoodS throughout Brooklyn.., We ,greeted each other with hugs and" kisses, c::atcliingup on gossip and coµl-plimentingdresses and :cto's. The differ-'

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predominantly female, and all of uswere ecstatic to be. uniting to celebratethe legacy that is Audr~ Lorde.

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" CJnepf the ~ers, "Audre is in Lennox, . Hill i:Iospit;ll, once again fighting a battle

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with Cancer." A hush fell over the theateras we pondered the thought that Audre

- ~ .~dfueant to be wjth us on this day, hav:~ing,.tr:iveled from her home in St. Qoix.

, Her, ta~d voi~e read the concluding lineof -her,' poem, ',"'A Litany for Survival, ~w~ieh rippled 'through the crowd: "Wewere never meant to suIYive.",

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DEFlNrTElY MEANT TO $URVlVE-Malkia Cyri/, NicoleBreep!ove and Sapphire (left to right) at BAM'$ Majestic Theater,

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howling with her poem "AnAnthropologi-cal Study of Caucasians" (where welearned, among other things, of the sacredcaucasion ritual of mixing urine and fecesin a porceline urn).,

The poet Sapphire was, as always,fierce and direct, as she nailed .us to ourchairs with her lacerating account ofincest sUlvival and the rape of the plan-et. Her work is stunning not only for its

,graphic imagery but also for the appar-ent metamorphosis she experiencedwriting it. Such outrage was contrasted

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with the celebration voiced by twomemb~rs of a new generation ofAfrican~American lesbian poets, NicoleBr.eedlove and Malkia Cyril, 'womenwho are keeping pace with the warriorfootsteps that have preceded them. Andas l\1alkia gave us great detail of why, at

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'~'. ,', .'-,derous song. and dance' of the UrbanBush Women's cl9sing work, some ofNew York's fmest' Black women artistsdefied the odds by defining themselveson the stage of one of New York's mostprestigious perfonning arts institutions.In addition, the Street Theater ·of St.Croix, a dance ensemble ~that has. 'become a part of Lorde's Carribeari life,offered interpretations of her work,along with an ihspired representation of

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the Lorde legacy. Far frOmlulling us with .timid recitations or poHte sketches, eachpoet used her unique voice to hurl fight-ing words at a world forced to,listen.'Puer-to Rican/Dominican. poet Sandra ,MariaEsteves offered stark verbal paintingsusing the ,.

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lesbian character, note Network sOurces, and it's time thatthe full range of human experience be given play in-the 'sto-, 'ries that routinely include blue-skinned Andorians andprominently foreheaded Klingons.

The Network has mounted a le~er-writing campaign. to .redress this unearthly state of affairs and add a queer twist tothe current' series, Star Trek: tbe Nepc(~rattori. Says thegroup's director, Franklin Hummel: ~Stattrek hfrhO'te than a

"science fiction show. Its characters and concept,even'tennsand phrases from the 'seri~s, are now _part of our popularculture." Top that. Any supportive queer Trekkies shouldsend letters to series'creator Gene Roqdenberry, 'or the pro-ducing studio's head, Brandon Tartikoff, at. 5555 MelroseAve., Los Angeles, CA 90038, The Gaylactic Network can be

contacted at.PO Box 1051, Back Bay Annex, .Boston; MA 02117-1051. i

HOT FOR TEACHER... It's ho.t. It'sprovocative. It's mind-be,nding interac;tion onali ,matters pedagogical. It's the fifth annual~Lesbian ai;ld Gay Studies Conference and. it's'. being heia Nov. 1-3 on the Rutgers Univer-: sity campus in New Brunswick, NJ. This

'. ' year's conference is co-sponsored by two ofthe. Garden State's. instit\itions of nigher education, Rutgersand Princeton,~nd is piacing' a special emphasis on papersor pane1s',on .issues of race and ethnicity. Conference orga-nizers ,are asking that' all papers or panel' proposals. be sub-,

mitted by June 15 and point out that videotapes, film screen-irlgs, performance~ and readings are also iqvited.· Papers andpresentations should run approximately 20, minutes; panelproposals must include a orie-page desctiption,together'with the papers to be included. All materials should be sent,

in full to the Lesbian and Gay Studies Conference, CCACC, 8.Bishop Pl., New' Brunswick, NJ 08903. Information regard-

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WALKING THE DEAD by Keith Curran. Circle Repertory Theater. 99Seventh Avenue South.

by Michael PallerIn his new play, Walking theDead,

Keith Curran juggles a good many ideasand characters ifl the air for a very longtime. Although they are, by turns,interesting and provocative, to the.eXtent that our concentration graduallyshifts from the juggled to the jugglerand to the tricks he employs to keep

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, ,man; each of which he hates', but i:>er-,haps not with th~ intensity with whichhe hates himself. ,'.- . -

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No similar criticism can be madeabout the cast which, despite what onemay have heard about. serious back-stage dissension, is almost uniformlyexcellent. As Veronica/Ronald/Homer,Ashley' Gardner is ,faced. with .a mostdifficult acting task. Curran gives her

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, with V:eronica et al., it is this youngman, almost terminally sensitive, whotrips over himselfstanding $tiIl. He cer-tainly has done nothing to deserve thelacerating presence of ,Bobby, acidly, . ,portrayed by Cotter Smith.

While the acting is fine, one wish-es that Mark Ramont's staging (aidedby Tom Kamm's ir)genious set of slid-ing panels and gliding furniture) wasless clever and self-conscious-tworather dubious qualities it shares with"much of the writing. The distance that, ,

results between the audience and thecharacters has less to do with Brechtianalienation effects than with the writerand 'director's desire to celebrate tech-. ,

nique for its own sake. This distancedamages the acting, as well. When ascene suddenly demands deep, difficultfeeling (for example, when Dottieappears with a full-length' emerald-green party dress for her daughter,only to be confronted by Ron in over-alls and a moustache) the emotionalchasm between them and us, not tomention among themselves, is toogreat to cross.

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Right now in Fayett~villewhere it's two, not three o'clock,you're doing what you did thc;:n:driving a rattletrap, maybeon a road lush with spring green,.or sharpening a Venus drawing pencilby a river that's slowly drying out.I see the thin green pencil,not the hand· holding it-I can't remember your hands., There's a dog with you, notthe one,we had together-she mUst be dead ten years.I see you in worn flanneland round gold glasses. Thosemust be gone, too,wfth the hat I hated,.the square brown one with earflaps.I want to call you on the phone.Want us in Tucson together, 1962,before my father died. Before .any of it. I want t9 be kind this time,and not just to you.I want my mother back,

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great admiration for that fIlni, I faced myenvy of the energy, ambition and vitalityof the participants: I am keenly aware, that copywriters and fashion designershave vaporized under-class phySicalityand dynamism to package libido for me.They have made use of tropical colors,African music, exterminator spices andthe passionate fatality of boxing, whilethe originators of these energies continueto press their noses to the opposite sideof the glass, yearningly fixated on manu-factured images, the washed-ol!t yuppieelegance of a Virginia Slims girl or acces-,sorized GQ man. (Virginia Slims and GQare, by the way, two common drag Ball"realness" competition categories.)

In one way or' another, everyone iscontaminated by the same false yearnings,ideal images or projected fears of our ser-vice economy, where one world can safe-ly take what it wants from another with-out being affected by the ,whole piece.And as well~intentioned as I believe Paris,, . . \

IsBurning really is, its audiences will takeonly what they want from it

In a bizarre sense, Paris Is Burningis a "phenomeqon within a phe-nomenon, a fIlm about people dreaming, ,of being famous and successful that has.itself become famous and successful. Tomost of the people whose lifestylesParis Is 'Burning portrays, even theamount of money entailed in making alow-budget documentary--a quarter ofa million dollars, say set:ms stupen-dous, unimaginable. And to many of thepeople who appeared in Paris Is Burn-ing, being in a real fIlm has alwayS beenthe epitome of their wildest fantasies of

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for a college thing," sayS the gorgeousBlack ttanssexual model and entertainer

\ ,Octavia Saint I.,aurent. She and I are talk-ing on a three-party line that includesher agent-who now most thoroughly- screens all writers before granting themeven a short interview. Octavia tells methat she welcomes the exposure afford-ed her in Paris Is Burning but deeply,r~nts the fact that no one bothered toinform her of its release, She did not. '

even learn of the film's success untilpeople started recognizing her on thestreet. Moreover, she is now somewhatembarrassed by her homage in the film

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to Paulina, a white modeL "Back then, ..Ididn't know that there were Black mod-els jUst as big and just as beautiful-likeBeverly Johnson, whom I've now met."

With the film's impetus behind her,Octavia aspires to "project to all types ofaudiences and not just gay. I'm notgay," she sympathizes, "I'm female." Allin all, she seems confused about whyher success is not identical to the film's.

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the House Mothers and children are not,ecstatic ;tbout the mm, yet for a few,financial compensation is the sore issue.They are reluctant to process the factthat although the film is a critical suc-cess, it has not reached the point ofmaking a profit. Jennie Livmgston toldme that she hopes to offer a percentageto the participants should the film evercome out of the red. But"there is bne for -whom the issue of compensation haslong left the arena of negotiation.

Paris Dupree" Lengendary Motherof the House of Dupree, has been, orga-nizing ~alls for mpre than a decade, andfor sev~years he, has called his Balls"Paris Is Burping." A few, years ago, hegave Livingston pennission to film at hisBalls, with the understandin.g that shewould feature him. and his House.

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Their falling out during early stagesof filming is centered around his interpre-tation of a homophobic news item thatappeared in "Page Six" of the.NeW YorlePost, which found scandal iQ the fact that

, WNYC had given a granno Livingston tomake a "documentary- about Black dragqueens." The item mentioned the sum of$7 million, which Paris ~ believes wasthe amount of Livingston's grant. "Thatwasn't the amount of the grant," sayS liv-ingston. "Our whole budget was under$400,000. The article was talking aboutthe entireyearly budget ofWNYc'"

Paris' complaints, however, seembased more on an ongoing sense of dig..enfranchisement than on any particularfacts. He himself appears briefly in thefilm without being identified, andalthough the poster for a "Paris Is Bum-

- .ing" Ball is shown once, neither he norhis House receive direct acknowledg-ment for the tide of the film.

Who owns or receives credit forany aspect of the House/Ball phenome-na is quickly becoming a moot point. Afew years ago, sometime after the firstdocumentary on voguing by filmmakerDavid Bronstein, the fashion and musicbusinesses were already making use ofthe House scene, In 1989, the Love Ball,sponsored by a coalition of fashion,

industries, raised money for AIDS andused such notables as Iman and ThienyMugler as "realness" competition judges.Meanwhile, both Malcolm McOaren andMadonna have brought voguing to inter- ,national attention. Articulate voguerWalie Ninja of the House of Ninja hastoured worldwide as a dancer, and

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And on April 28, l;Jloomingdale'sran an ad in the Times: "Who Is the Leg-endary Mother of the House ofB'dale's? ... the'real boge realness i:suptown in your new Y.E.S.· ParadoxShop, where Gaultier Junior, FutureOzbek, Hamnett and more face off atthe fiercest vogue Ball of them all."

For a large segment of the Housechildren and their mainstream consumers,issues of ownership or co-optation havebecome just too convoluted, "Nobody inthe actual community was making shitabout our drag Balls," said Dorian Corey,·who is not one to mince words. ''1hankGod, somebody Dike Jennie Livingston]came and did it....As for Paris, he justly'was due something for the title and the,filming of his Ball. Now that small suc-cess is happening, I'm waiting to ~ h~w·Jennie will give people their due. n

Meanwhile, most children are justlooking forward to the next Ball. And in asociety where students at $20,OOO-per-year Universities let their sideburns grow· to look like Appalachian hillbillies andwear motorcycIe j:;tckets·of dropouts whowould have kicked their asses less than ageneration ago-while some members ofa gay underdass shoplift for the destgnerlook-it's getting harder and harder tofigure out who's housing whom.T

Bruce Benderson is the author ofPretending to Say No (PenguinIPlume)' ,and the co-writer on Monica Treut'sforth-comingfllm, My Father Is Coming.

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~watds, ihcluding the "Golden GateAward" (with Jane Lippman) in 1988from the International San FranctscoFilm Festival; for Rights and Reactions.This film is a 1V documentary on thepassage of the New York City law thatbans discrimination based on sexualorientation. Rights arid Reactions wasalso nominated for an ·Emmy andreceived the "Gold Plaque Award" fromthe International Chicago Film Festivaland other honorable mentions. Fear ofDisclosure received' an award at theInternational Filmfestspiele Berlin in1990. Phil worked with Rosa vonPraunheim, the German filmmaker, as

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a co-producer and -writer on Positive,. Stlence oz Death and Art and AIDS, doc-umentaries about AIDS in New, York.There are films on indigenous societiesclashing with the "modern" world andentertainment 0988's Spotlight on,Reno's), As a journalist, Phil has con-tributeCl to O:Jristopher~treet,the VillageVOice, NY Doctor and the New YorkNative. His-last job was as editor of thePWA Coalition.Newsline, a magazine byand for people with AIDS, ARC and HIVserqpositivity. Newsline, like his films andhis recognition for work that examined .his take on the world, reaches an inter-,national audience,

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Newsllne and to put out the words of myown feelings and to find others to speak,up, acknowledge their fears, their rightsand reactions to these life-and-death,

issues a tradition I have maintained as Isit in .this chair, surrounded by mementoso(events in his life and awards for accom-plishments, The tradition is more than just

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tive}-both past editors of Newsline andexemplary PWAswho, as Callen has saidit, "create till I drop." A commitment to thebettennent of our world through our ownexperience making it happen when thechange does not manifest of its own. I'veled a charmed life, to have always hadmentors who were masters of their form.People like Phil don't happen-they makethemselves happen,' .

Donations can be made in Phil's. memory to the PWA Coalition at 31 W. '26th St., 5th floor, New York, NY 10010.

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1 USE A CONDOM WHEN RJCKlNG.Avoid oil-based lubricants such asbaby oil, Vaseline, Crisco etc., as they ,can cause condoms to break. Insteaduse water-based lubes like KY.Theolder a condom, the less reliable, sofind condoms whose manufacturers'

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HERITAGE OF .•PRIDE presents aCommunity Lottery, offering randomlysel.ected.members,of the community ,.the opportunity to speak for three min-,utes, at the j 991 Lesbian and Gay Rally ,at Union Square Park on June 29. Entryforms are available throughout thecommunity and In various publications.Submit them to HOP, c/o The Center,208 W. 13th St, New York, NY 10011.For more info, call (212) 691-1774.

LIVELY ARTS.Also see·.the daily listings for showingsof one or two days.•

'EIGHTY-EIGHTS presents Sira Zahn,p~rforming' Both Sides of Bernstein.$10.228 W. 10th St. Thursdays at 8p~. Re8erv,ation8: (212) 924-0088.Through May 30.

MIDTOWN PAYSON GALERIES pre-sents an Exhlblllon of Plntlngl by,Hugh SI .. rs. 745 Fifth Ave., at 57thStreet Tu-Sa from 10 am to 5:30 pm.Info: (212) 758-1900. l)1rough May 31.

THEWESSEL O'CONNOR GALLERYpresents Lowllf Nesbitt's The Mala.Nild ... drawings arid paintings 1963-1991. Also showing: A1ln Bonlclttl'sImago: new photographs. 530Broadway. Tu-Sa from 10am to 6 pm.Info:'(212) 219-9524. Through June .1.

bMCGREGOR'S PERFORMANCE BARpresents John Kelly in Swln; LowS.waat Lo"a: John Kally SIng. Lo",Song,; including works by Cole Porter,AI Joisen, Jerome Kern, Burton Lane:and Stephen Sondheim._15 St. MarksPI. $10 plus a two-drink minimum. 9pm. Reservations: (212) 674-1851.May 30 through June 1.

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bPS 122 and, DANSPACE PROJECT''present Talll/f YouMy O"am, From a .Cloud Sallln' By, a two-.part danoe-the-liter evening written and choreographedby- DaVid Rouneve. Performed byReality. Uve music by Lavender UghtGospll Choir. Music by Fired Klatz.Afterwards, a Creole picnic supper willbe served at'St Marks Church. $15 orTDF plus $10 for both parts of theshoWs. Perfonnances begin at PS 122,150 First Ave., at 9th Street, and moveto Danspace Project, Second Avenuea~d 10th Street. The PS 122 segmentbegins at 7 pm; the Danspace Projectsegment begins at app"roximately 9 pm.Reservations: (212) 477-5288. May 30through June 2.'

PS'122 GALLERYpresents Commls-Ilon ,a Portlllll, a fund-raiser. Artiste include 0

Nan Goldin, 'Klkl Smith, John Ahearn,'Rigoblrto Torres, KIn Chu, Bill Riel,TImolhy Greenfield Sanders, JosefAstor, KIn TlsI, Frank Franca, JullsAllen, Darrel Ellis, tabbool, HopeSindrow, Bill Cosla RichardBrlnttenhopl, Alln McWllnlY andSandlll Bloodworth. 150 Rrst Ave., at 9thStreet. Reception: May 23 at 6 pm.Gallery hours: Th-Su from 12~ pm. Inlo:(212) 228-4249. May 23 through June 2.

PS 122 presents Ula Kron'. FaCing

THE ACTOR'S PLAYHOUSE'pres'entsRobert PatriCk's Th. Haunt.d Host andPouf PD,m",. Di rected by ~rlcConckHn. Starring Harvey.Flerstelnand Juon Workman (The HauntedHost only). The Haunted Host, writtenand'set in 1964, tells the 'story 01 a"Greenwich Village playwright haunted

: I . ,by.tlie ghoshf his yo,ung prQt~ge,'l'men. ·'thede.ad,man's double' walk~"int9.wislife." Pout PQsitive shows "a'G'r~e,iifiil:hVillage playwright in the liijal~~Vt~of. his life." $2750 and $3'~"SO!:i'l00~ , ~. . >l • _", "._01<

" Seventh Ave. S. We and Th a(8.pm;;Fr" at 8·and '11 P"1, Sa..at 7 and ,1.o"ptT1~'~gilSu at 3:30 and 7:30 pm. Re&erv~ti'Qffs:(212) 6'91-6226 or (212) 564-8038.Th hJ'2" ' •."foug .une' . ',.," . ..-.,*,; .' ":':4>~;',_

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RAINB'OWAND ,STARS.; p.ri!se~tsMaureen McGovern in a salOte4o:0olePorter, $35. '30 'Rockefeiler"Plaz3,:S5th1I0br. Tu-Sa, at 9 and '.1'1:'1'5·:C,p(n.Reservations: (212) 632-50lX). ;Throug~. .- .'," . ,June 8 ","'~" '_' • ~ .J, I,' - j., - -"', ...,{"''''• :t=-. ,'" - ','-" ., r· '•.~.' . ',-, . "-.; ',t:,. '''f

!6i\TLANTIC THEATER COM~ANY:p,,~.e·'sents Quincy Long's .Th. Vlrglnl4.ifHY,.' ~ - .."".-~-'a modern miracle play set in ih!!:pll<!9,'e:time Marirle' Corps" about the inYe"stiga-'tion iilto one'recruit's 'sexual ori'dntaiion.

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Directed by Sarah Eckhatdl.Sta(rjrigRobert Balla, Nell Pepe, Jordan l'!Ie,Todd Week., Christopher McCann, ~hdIlay Anthony Thomai. $12. 336 W.2ftthSt, .between Eighth .and Ninth aven~s.Every nightexcept Sunday, Junet!lt 8pm. Reservatipns: (212) 645c8l~5.

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CD_plied lIy Dal. PeckSend announcements aodljstings to: 159 W.25th St., 7th floor; New York, NY 10001. Nextdeadline: Monday, May 27, for issue #102,available in New York on Monday, June 3.

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, ' .He's'no angel~ though he may sound like one. He's John Kelly,and you can hear his latest honey-Sweet concoction, Swing Low .Sweet Love; :John Kelly Slngs'Love Songs, at MCGREGOR'SPERFORMANCE BAR, Expect standards by Cole Porter, AI .Jolsen; Jerome Kern, Burton Lane,.Stephen Sondheim and oth-ers. $10 plus a two-drink minimum. 15 St. Marks PI. 9 pm.Reservation.s: (212) 674-1851; May.30 Ihrough June 1;'

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Music, da'l!ceand lood. What'li they think 01 ,next? PS·122.1i0dDANSPACE PROJECT IIfesent Teling You My Dreams .From aCloud Sallln' By, a 'two~part dllnce-theater evening wrHlena!1dchoreographed by David Rousseve. Perlorme,d by··Reallty. Live.m.uslc by·Lavender Light Gospel Chllir. Music by Fred ~Ialz. "-Afterwards, II Creole picnic supper will .Ire served aI, St. Marks. ,.Church.q$15 or TDF plus $10 lor bothpartslJl tlie show,s_Performances begin al PS 122, 150 First Ave., at 9th, Street,and move to 'Oanspace Project, Second Avenue aod 10th Street.nie PS 122 segment begins at 7 pm; the Danspace Project seg-ment be.gllls at approximately 9 pm. Reservallons: (212) 477-5288. Ft'Jay30 thro\igh June 2. ".' • 'c~. . 0.,.

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There really must not be any work on Broadway, because 1.1 !IIthe most talented slnger·dancer-actors in tb.e country are cur- .renlly raising a row Ilt'a church base",enf.lheater on ParkAvenue_ Cowardy Custard, a collecllon:songSl readings andscenes trom Noel Coward p.l,ays,is making a splashy t4ew York:City debut under the tongue-In-cheek direction 01 Davi'dQunn "Bailer, Complete wIth dueling pianos, hum-a-Iollgs, hoppingchoreography by Hal Simons, a gaggle 0.1 cute boys;and the"2Oth Century Blues" wailed by _Nicole Halmos-who shpilld be ..snatched up by a luc~ agent-Cowant Custard, In Hs last week,Is a must see. $10/$12 •.Park Avenp8 Chrlsllan Churc~, 1010Park Avenue at 85th Streel. May 30 IhroughJune lat a.pm andJune 2 at 3 pm. Reservations: (212)879-7~9. ' ",

Meet your leaders In person: THEANTI-VIOLENCEPROJECTpre-sentu CommunHy Forum on the Bias Bill. Panelists include: Dr.Marjorie Hili 01 the mayor's Office III Lesbian 'and Gay Concerns,'.Milyoung Cho' 01 the Committee Against A~II"Asian Violence,

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Lilli', Probl.m" a performance com-paring the "unconve'ntionality ClI herfamily in Lansing, Mich. (her father, aJewish survivor of ~azi Germany, 'andher mother, a self-taught communityorganizier and part-time junl< de~ler)with her own life as a New York; down-town lesbian performer: Directed byKate Stafford. Written by Claire Moed.$10 or TOE 150 First Ave. Th-Su at9:30 pm. Through June 2.'1'

TEN TEN PLAYERS presents'CDwardyCustard;a collection of songs,' readingsand scenes from Noel·Coward plays.Featuri~g Judith Jarosz, Anne Gartlan,Kenneth Garner, JeaneHe Landis andRichard Bret Miller. $12/$10'for stu-dents and simiorcitizens: Theatre TenTen. 1010 Park Ave: May 10,11,17,18,23-25 and 30~une 1 at 8 pm; and Suat,:3pm. Reservations: (212) 879-1669.'May 10 through June 2.

494 GALLERYpresents Shari Diamond'sFamily of Frfllnds, a photogl)lphic instalclation respondingto AlPS an« wh~it is tobe gay. There will also' be a gro)JPel<hilli-tion by the 15 women artists who make·up the gallery's collective. 494 Broadway.,Th-Su from 12~ pm. Reception: May 7from 6-8:30 pm. Info: (212)'92"5-9841.May 9 through June 2. :

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. David: Directed by Leslie Irons. StarringJohn Carhart III, Suzanna Cry.r, DaneHall and Mark Laydort. $15. 39 GroveSt., at Bleecker. We-Fr at 8 pm, Sa !It 6and 9 pm and Su at 7 pm. Re~rvations:(21Z) 869-3530. Through June 9.

bART IN GENERAL presents Positions "of Authority, installations by Leone ..Macdonald, Glann L1glon and JudithWelnparson; Among Good ChristianPaoplas, photographic and video,installa-tion by Catharine Saamald, JocalynTaylor and Jacquillna ,Woodson; ThaWhola/Hola St!r18l, an installation byBonnie Van Allan; Diverse VOICII, anaudiotape by Coast to Coast: NationalWomen Artists of Color; and Past andPresent, a window installation by SUllnWid ... 79 Walker St. Info: (212) 219-0473. Through June 29.

THEATER NADA presents An EveningWith Shelly' Man. $8. 167 Ludlow St Saat 10 pm. Reservations: (212) 420-1466.Through'June 28.

EVE'S GARDEN presents Prlnny Alavi'sC",brat/ng W;'m.n, a photograp,hyexhibition. 1Hi W. 57th St., suite '420.Mo:..Sa Irom 12-6:30 pm. Reception:May 7 from 5:30--8 pm. Info: (212) 757-8651. Through June 30.

THE CARNEGIEHALL MUSEUM presentsits lnailgunl Exhibition, featuring memor-bilia of gay RU88ian,cotnpdserPetar IlylchTchalkovsky. Included are pages fromTp~~ikovsky'smanuscripts, his diaries andIJtteri; and letters to him. 881 SeventhP&l~!C!t $!th. Street 11 am to 4 pm. Info:

, (~12)903-9750; Through June 30.

TftE CENTERpres~ntsNaw:YOrk In Juna,a hlifo~y of the lesbian,and gay prideri1a'r~h.The show includes banners, plac-aNls, flyers, posters, costumes, organiza-tional records, various other documentsaild memorabilia. 208 W. 13th St. Info:(212) 620-7310. May 23 through July 19.

l:HE CASTILLO CULTURAL CENTER re-presents James Chapman's Our YoungBlat:k M,n 'Afl Dying and Nobody'"m.to Ca", a look atJlome of thosemen whose lives and 'deaths are reflectediQ drug-abuse, crime, police-brutality,, alcoholism, poverty and AIDS statistics.$20. 50P Greepwich St, suite 201. Th-Saat 8 pm',3:nd s\I j!t 3 pm. Reservations:(212) 94h5800. Through Aug. 31.

•BtUE ANGELTHEATERpresents Plgunt,New York's nightly, audience participation,musical beauty conlest $50 includes showand dinner. $30 for show only onTu-Thl$32.50 for show only on Fr-6u. 323W. 44th !it Tu-Fr at 8:30 pm: Sa at 7:30and 10:30 pm and Su at 3:30 and,7:30 pm.Reservations:(212) 262-3333.I"

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THE WPA THEATREpresents R.d 'ca"on"un"t, a new play by and starringCharl.~ Basch, creator of VampireLesbians of Sodom and Psycho BeachParty. Directed by Kennath Elliott.Starrririg Ralph Buckley, Roy Cockrum,Andy Halliday, Julie Halston, MarkHamilton, Judith Hannn, Arnl.Kolodnar ..519 W, 23rd St Tu-Th at 8 pmand Su at 7:30 pm--$22. fr and Sa at 8. pm and Su at 3 pm--$26. Reservations:(212)206-0523.

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Olck Dadey of the Empire State Pride Agenda and Howle Katz o.AVP. Moderated by Andy Humm, member of the New York City -Human Rights Commission. Topics Include: an .xplanatlon andhistory oftha Bias Bill, a list of the the groups Involved In theeHort to pass It, presentations by those organizations and a dl,$-cusslon of new ideas and strategies, Including those suggestedby the audience. The Center_ 208 W_13th St. May 29. 7:30-10pm. Info: (212) 807-6761. . ,

A (Wednesday) night In the life of queer New Yorlc At PRIVATEEYES, catch lypslnka In Anything (Joes, a !ery short musicalfilm directed by Bob Frame. Lypslnka will be on hand for thisworld premiere, wblch Is a benefit for God's Love We Deliver.12 W. 21st St. 9-11 pm. Meanwhile, over at DISCO 2000, JulieNewmar, the original Catwoman, will be holding court_ Open.bar and holS d'o"uvres from' 10-11 pm. The Limelight. 20thStreet at Sixth Avenue. 10 pm_ May 29.

Just back from touring with The Last Supper at Uncle Tom'sCabln/The Promised Land, chore.ographer-dancer Bill T. Joneslends a hand to PS 122 and MOVEMENT RESEARCH in a benefitshow to benefit both performance spaces. Jones will be joined .by dancers R. Justice Allen, Arthur Aviles, Sean Curran andAndrea Smith. A video collaboration with Gretchen Bender willalso be shown. On June 1, opening remarks will be byManhattan Borough President Ruth Messlnger_$25. Patron tick-ets available for $100. PS 122. 150 First Ave., at 9th St""et. May31 and June 1. 10 pm. Resemtions: PS 122 at (212) 477-5288or Movement Research at (212) 691-5788. . ,,

For yet another anthology of gay lit, and yet another chance 'tomeet'the writers, LA MAMA LA GALLERIA p{esents The GayNinetieS, an anthology put out by the James White Review.Readers ,Include Richard Hall, Felice Pica no, Sam Rudy" Dl!vldFeinberg, Louie Crew, Donald Vining and Leonard Tir,ado.EditorS Phil Wilkie and Gregory Baysans will also b.e pre~ent.Hors d'oeuvres and beverages served. 6 E.,1st St. June 2. 5 pm.

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CHERRY lANE THEATREpres~nts DavidStlVens' 711, Sumof Uf. Starring RobartLansing and Matt Salinger. Directed by"evln Dowling. By·the writer of BreakerMorant, this play is about a father whotries to help with his son's gayJelation-ships while looking for a new' wife. 38Commerce St $27.50-$32.50. Tu-fr at 8, .pm, Sa at 7 and 10 pm, Su at 3 and 7:;30pm. (212) 98\1-2020.

THE FRIENDSOFALICE AUSTENHOUSEpresent Allc' Austen: The Larky til•.From her bio, Alice Austen soun~s likethe Gertrude Stein of Staten Island. Visither houee, now a museum, and eee pic-tures that she took of upper middle classmeil and women. 2 Hylan Blvd. StatenIsland. Th-Su. 12-5 pm. 1010: (718) 816-4506. Through December.

MONDAY, MAY 27,

SOUTHERNERS presents ,a,Memorial, .

Day Field Trip to Jones Beach. 10 am.Call lor complete details: (212) 674-8073.

MEN OFALL COLORS TOGETHER pre-sents a Polluck Picnic. In tha Rambla.CentralPark 2 pm. Info: (212) 222-9794.

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WOMEN'S ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITYCENTER presents Friendly EarsDiscullion and Support Group. WACC.West Hempstead, NY.7:30 pm. For com-plete details: (516) 483-2050. .

GAY ACTIVIST ALLIANCE IN MORRISCOUN1Ypresents Womyn" Network and

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M.n~s Rap Group at 7;30 pm, beforetheirGa,n~ral M.atlng at 8:30 pm.Tonight's meeting is a Memorial Day!iocial. The discussion topic is'the chang-ingaftitudes towan! gay men and les-·bians in the military. 21 NormandyHeights Rd. Morristown, NJ. Info:GAAMCGay Helpline: (201) 28~1595.

ACT UPGanaral MIIUng. CooPer Union.Fourth Avepue at 7th Street. 7:30 pm.Info: (212) 564~AIDS.

'SLOPEACTIVITIES FOR'LESBIANS pre-., .sents a Mamorlal Day Mailing Night.Make J.une'snewletter happen.Pleasecall24 hours in advance"for aI! SAL activities: '(718) 96~7578.

CELLBLOCK 28 presents a New YorkStrap' and Paddla AI$oclatlon Party. 28Ninth Ave., downstairs, between 13th and14th streets. Doors open 8 pm. Info:(212) 733-3144. '.

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WOMEN'S ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITYCENTER,presents Lasmos, a supportgroup for lesbian parents and interestedwomen. WACC.West Hempstead, NY.Forcomplete details: (516) 483-2050.

GAY MEN OFTHE BRONX present GayMalaS/M Acllvlsts. The evening willinclude a guest speaker and i! question-and-answer period. 1 Fordham Plaza,suite 800. For complete .details, contactCharles at (212) 378-3497.

MEN OFALL COLORS TOGETHER pre-s,entsSex-Posltlve;Caucus. This is theirlirst meeting. 169 Manh,attanAve., 14B, at108th Street 7 pm. Info: (212) 932-3128.

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GAY MEN'S HEALTH CRISIS present~ aHaalth Samlnar: Madlcal Traatments'.

, 129 W. 20th St, third floor. T pm. Formore information, call the GMHC Hotlineat (212) 807-6655. TOO (212) 64H470for the hearing impaired.

SOUTHERNERSpresents School .. Dutl, a, receptionfor alumni of southern schools.$8membersl$10 nonmembers. Miles Parlier'sapartment 233 W. 83rd St, at Broadway.7:30 pm. RSVPto (212) 674-8073.

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LESBIANS AND. GAY MEN' OF NEWBRUNSWICK present Que'r Nallon.Friend's Meeting House. 109 Nichol Ave.New Brunswick. NJ. Inf6: '(908) 247-0515., . .THE COAU1)ON FOR LESBIAN AND GAYRIGHTS Ganaral Milling. The Center.208 W.13th St 8 pm. (212) 627-1398.

HERITAGEOF PRIDE Ganaral Membar-ship Milling. All interested personsinvited. The Center. 208 W. 13th st.1ipm. Info: (212) 691-1774.

THE EAGLE presents Out In th. '90.Nlglll A portion of the bar proceeds willbenefit GB.Sand Out in the '90s. TheEagle. 142 Eleventh Ave.~at 21st Street.10 pm. Info: (212) 691-8451,.'

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THE ANTI-VIOLENCE PROJECTpresentsa Community Forum on the Bias Bill.Panelists include: Dr. MarJoria Hili of themayor's Office of lesbian and': GayConcerns, Mllyoung Cho of theCommittee Against Al)ti-Asian Violence,Dick Daday of the Empire State Pride'Agenda and Howll Katz of AVP.Moderated by Andy Humm, member ofthe' New York, City Human Righ;sCommission. Topics inclUde: all explana-tion and history of the Bias Bill, a list oft~e the groups involved in the effort topass it, presentations by those organiza-tions and a discussion of new ideas andstrategies, including those suggested bythe audience. The Center. 208 W. 13th St7:30-10 pm. Info: (212) 80.7-6761.

OPEN CIRCLE presents Focus onHennll, a presefltation of "myt!t, magickand humor" by Rich Wandal, historian,archivist, witch and elder of KathexisCoven. $5 donation. The Centet. 208 W.13th St 8-9:30 pm. C

SLOPE ACTIVITIES FOR l-ESBIANS pre-sents Pool Night. Featuring free'pool,ping pon,g, billiards, air'hockey andshooting hoops at Brownstone Billiard.Seventh Ave, at Flatbush. Afterwards,relax at the Roost. Seventh Avenue.at 8thStreet. The evening begins at 8 pm.Please call 24 hours in advance to'"'con-firm all SAL activities: (718) 965-7578.

..A DIFFERENT LIGHT presents MartinDuberman, reading from his boo~;Cures: A Gay Man's Odyssey. 548Hudson St 8 pm. Info: (212) 98~4850.

CELLBLOCK28 presents a Hot Alh Party.28 Ninth Ave., downstairs, between 13tti

and 14th ~treets. Doors open 8 pm. Info:(212) 733-3144. " -

BODY POSITIVE presents Personal.Finances and HIV, a monthly orientationforum. Topics include: immediate stepsyou can take to protect your financial·future; getting and keeping life, medical

. and disability insurance; selling life insur-ance policies for cash; and keeping controlof your life through good planning. St.Vincent's Hospital. Cronin Building. Tenthnoorauditorium. 170 W. 12th Sl 8-10 pm.Info: (212) 721-1619 or (212) 697-2580.

ORGANIZATION FOR GAY AWARENESSpresents Rev. David Norgard, speakingabout Oasis, the ministry and outreach tothe I.esbian and gay community by theEpiscopal Church of Newark. Sl George'sChurch. The corner of Ridgewood andWoodland roads. Maplewood, NJ: 8:30pm. (201) 743-5322.

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PRIVATE EYES presents Lypslnka inAnything Goes, a very short musical filmdirected by Bob Frame. Lypsinka will beon hand for the world p~emiere: which isa benefit for God's Love We Deliver. 12W. 21st Sl 9-11 pm.

DISCO 2000 presents Julie Newmar, theoriginal Catwoman. Open bar and horsd'oeuvree from 10-11 pm. The Umelighl20th Street at Sixth Avenue. 10 pm.

THE EAGLEpresents Movie Night: Child's .PIli' 2. The Eagle. 142 Eleventh Ave., at21st Street 11 pm. (212)691-8451.

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JUDITH'S ROOM preeents Irene Zahawaand Contributors, reading fr(lm MyMother's DaughtefB, an anthology. Seatingis limited. Wheelchair accessible. 681Washington Sl 7 pm. Info: (212) 727-7330:

QUEER NATION Weekly Meeting. TheCenter. 208 W. 13th St. 7:30 pm. Info:(212) 9788-8720. . ,

A DIFFERENTLIGHT presents Ken Simon,reading from his book, Pizza Face. 548Hudson Sl 8 pm. Info: (212) 989-4850.

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CENTER presents Alternative Commu-nity Discussion Group. Tonight's Topic:"Safe Sex for Lesbians.· WACC. West

, Hempstead, NY. 8 pm. For completedetails: (516).483-2050 ..

THE DUPLEX presents Rick Burd's ForStraight People Only and Their Gay,Lesbian and Bisexual Friends Who HaveConsidered the Universe. A gay man'sjourney through straight America.Christopher Street at Seventh Avenue. 10pm. Reserva!jons: (212) 255-5438.

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SLOPE ACTIVITIES FOR LESBIANS pre-sents Under 30 Potlucll-and Game Night.Bring food, games and cassettes. Pleasecall 24 hours in advance to confirm allSAL activities: (718) 965-7578.

MEN OF ALL COLORS TOGETHER pre-sents an Open HIIUI8 and June/JulyNewlletter Malllng.The Center. 208 W.

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PS 122 and MOVEMENT RESEARCHpre-sent Bill T, Jones in a benefit perfor-mance for PS 122 and MovementResearch. Jones will be joined by dancersR. JUltice Allen, Arthur Aviles, SeanCurran and Andrea Smlth.,A video collab-oration with Gretchen Bender will also beshown. $25. Patron tickets available for$100. PS 122. 150 First Ave., at 9thStreet. 1a pm. Reservations: PS 122 at(212) 477-5288 or Movement Research at(212) 691-5788. [See June 1)

LIVE AXE presents Dark Star Crew, amulti-gender/orientation/face/culturalgroup of young artists, giving a poetryreading. Wings Theater. 154 ChristopherSl 11 pm. (212) 627-2960. ,

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ORGANIZATION FOR GAY AWARENESSpresents Philadelphia Freedom. OGAjoins the New Jersey Lesbian and GayCoalition to travel to Philadelphia for thatcity's Gay Pride celebration. Meet forbrunch first; after the parade, there'll be, dinner and dancing. Meet at the CasaUdo. 8-11 am. (201) 743-5322.,

GAY MEN'S HEALTH CRISIS presentsSex, Dating and Intimacy. "Join us for aday of exploration in a fun, sex-positiveenvironment and discover ways men areloving men in this age of AIDS: For gayand bisexual men only. Free, but registra-tion is required. 129 W. 20th Sl lOam to6 pm (latecomers not admitted). Info:(212) 807-6655 orTOD (212) 645-7470.

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Southport Congregational Church. 524Pequot Ave. Southport, CT. 8 pm. Info:(203) 845-0668.

PS 122 and MOVEMENT RESEARCHpre-sent Bill T. Jones in a benefit perfor-mance for PS 122 and MovementResearch. Jones will be joined by dancersR. Justice Allen, Arthur Avll .. , SeanCurran and Andrea Smith. A video collab-oration with Gretchen Bender will 'also beshown. Opening remarks by ManhattanBorough President IIuth Messinger. $25.Patron tickets available for $100. PS 122.150 First Ave., at 9th Street. 10 pm.Reservations: PS 1.22at (212) 477-5288or Movement Research at (212) 691-5788. [See May 31)

SUNDAY, .JUNE 2

WOMEN ABOUT presents Learn SwedishMusage. For complete details and fojoin Women About, call (212) 642-5257.

GAYMENOFTHE BRONXpresents Picnicat Pelham Bay Palt. 1-6 pm. For com-plete detail: Charll!Sat (212) 378-3497.

AMERICAN GAY AND LESBIAN ATHE-.ISTS Monthly Meeting. AGLA isa non-profit, educational organi2lltion dediCatedto preserving separation between stateand church and upholding the civil rights-of lesbian and gay atheists. The Center.208 W. 13th St 1-3 pm. Info: Dial-A~GayAtheist at (718) 899-1737. .

BISEXUAL PRIDE DISCUSSION ANDSUPPORT GROUP Qlneral Muting.To,day's topi~: "Bisexuals in the Gay andLesbian Community: The Center. 208 W.13th Sl 3-4:30 pm..

MOSAICBOOKS presents Danyl Holmesreading from his book, Wings Will Not BeBroken and Vlkl Aklwuml reading fromher book, Blood Secrets and CrystalBelievers. 167 Ave. B., at 10th Sl 4 pm.Info: (212) 475-8623.

,LESBIAN AND GAY FOLKS SUPPORTING BISEXUAL DOMINANCE AND SUBMIS-POLITICAL PRISONERS presents SION GROUP General Meeting. TheLesb.lans and Gay LMen: II Natlve- Center. 208 W. 13th Sl 4:4~ pm.American Rnlstance a Crime? The ,forum will focus on the case of Native- LA MAMA LA GALLERIA presentsAmerican political prisoner and HlV-posi- 'Contrlbutors to Th, Gil' Nln,"", thetive person Eddie. Hatcher. Speakers anthology put out by the James Whiteinclude members of his defense comit- . Review. Readers include Richard Hall,tee, We Wah and Bar Chee Ampe (Native Felice Plcano, Sam Rudy, DavidAmerican gay men and lesbians), and Feinberg; Louie Crew, Donald Viningsomeone from the-ACT UP Prison Issues and Leonard TIrado. Editors Phil WilkieCommittee. Videos and music provided. and Gregory Baysans will also be pre-$5 donatfon: The Center. 20S W. 13th Sl sent. Hors d'oeuvres.and beverages7:30 pm. Info: (212) 243-Ol102. served. 6 E. 1st Sl 5 pm.

SLOPE ACTIVITIES FOR LESBIANS pre-sents a Flnt- TImen Party. Join in theirplanning for Gay Pride month. 7:30 pm,Please call at least 24 hours in advancefor all SAL events: (718) 965-7578.

DYKEREP! and LESBIAN FEMINIST THE-ATER AND SCHOOL present Th, R'1I1Ltr, L"bllln Show. $7 donation. TheCenter. 208 W. 13th Sl 3 and 8 pm. Info:,(212) 807-8017: [See June 2)

THE CONNECTICUT WOMEN'S CHO-RUS/ANOTHER OCTAVE present aBenefit Concert for' the TriangleCommunity Center. $10 donatio.n.

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DIXONPLACEpresents Saftya Hendenolt-Holmes, a poet, and Randall Kenan, a nov-elis!, reading from their work. $5 or TOF.37E. 'First St., between First and Secondavenues.7:30 pm. Info: (212) 673-6752.

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WOMEN ABOUT Collective Meellng. Forcomplete details and "0 join WomenAbout, call (212) 642-5257.

THE HETRICK-MARTIN INSTITUTE pre-sents the Fifth Annual Emery S. HetrickAwardl, honoring Billy Jones, MD, NewYork City Commisioner of Health; RodgerMI"CFarlane, Executive Director ofBroadway Cares; Barbara Starrett, M'D,former volunteer Medical Director of theCommunity Health Project; and Gay Menof African Descent, for their support o,fsuch Hetrick-Martin projects as theHarvey Milk School. $1,00 benefitsHetrick-Martin. Lola. 30 W. 22nd St.5:30-7:30 pm. Info: Michael Rog,ers at(212) 633-8920.

NEW,YORKADVERTISING AND COMMU-NICATIONS NETWORK Ali-NetworkingEvening. Tonight's topic: Public Rela-tions. First drink free. $5' members$8nonmembers. The Center. 208 W: 13thSt 6:30-9:30 pm. Info: (212) 51.7-0380.

~,'- .SOUTHERNERS Executive CommitteeMeeting. All welcome. David AstQr'sapartmenl.400 W: 47thSl, #2A. at NinthAven,ue.7 pm. Info: (212) 674-8073.

GAY ACTIVIST ALLIANCE IN MORRIS-COUNTY Pfel!ents Womyn's NetwoltandMen's Rap Group at 7:30 pm, before theirGeneral Meellng at 8:30 pm~ Tonight'smeeting watches "Gayest Home Videos,"including footage of members and ofGAAMC special events. 21 NormandyHeigh1BRd. Morristown, NJ. Info: GAAMCGay Helpline: (201) 285-1595.

ACT UP General Meellng. Cooper Union.Fourth Avenue at 7th Street. 7:30 pm.Info: (212) 564-AIDS.

ZEBRA CROSSING THEATER presentsWe 'R' Us; Tbat Llsblga, Play. $5. 7:30pm. Info: (212) 728-0082.

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A DIFFERENTLIGHT presents lIndsy VanGelder and Pamela Robin' Brandt read-ing'from Are You Two... Together: a Gayand Lesbian Travel Guide to Europe. ,548Hudson Sl 8 pm. Info: (212) 989-4850.

THE CLUB AT LA MAMA ETC p.resentsHomoAlon" solo acts by Lila Kron,Domlnque Olbbel and David Sedarls. $8members/$10 general'admission. 74A E.4th st. 8 pm. Reservations (212) 475-7710.

IN OUR OWN WRITE Writer's Womliopfor lesbian and gay writers. Workshopsare held on the first and third Mondays ofthe month. Pleaee bring work. The

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OUTTAKESoped into a full-fledged, front-page scan-dar, the National Gay Rights Advocateshas shut down its San Frnncisco-based, office for good. .

Its former legal director, LeonardGraff, said that because of the falloutfrom reams of bad press on every-thing from vituperative in-fighting toallegations of financial impropriety-there has' been a decline in conununity

" interest and flflancial'support, leavingthe organization broke.

"People don't want to give moneyto an organization that appears to be sotroubled," Graff said. "They lose confi-dence when things are always reported" I, .

The NGRA,which was founded in1977 as a public interest law fum, had,

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dentists, nurses, lab aides and otherhealth professionals have died of AIDS.

Another 66 are !iv.ing with HIV,according to IDPH. ,

The (1:Jtcago·Sun-1imi?s splashed thestatistics across the top of its front page.The numbers were released at the requestof state Rep. Penny Pullen, who is spon-soring a bill that would require IDPH to

confiscate the patient records of the 194HN-positive healtl1: care provider, andthen notify every Illinois resident who hasbeen treated by one of them.

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example, wanted to do, more advocacywor}{ and public education, Graff said,but was met with resistance. \

It was during that period that theNGRA sponsored the first National Com-ing Out Day,

"Many people questioned whetherthat was appropriate for a law fum tosponsor that kind of program," Graff says,

The public debate caught the atten-tion of not only the gay press but al$othe legal press and the city's Chronicleand Examiner. The NGRA board ofdirectors subsequently locked out andfired its two staff attorneys and thenaccepted the resignation of Jean O'Leary,its executive director, amidst a fury ofback-and-fortb accusations,

Graff said that even though theAmerican Civil Liberties Union, the,, National Center for Lesbian Rights andLambda Legal Defense can fulftll many6f NRGA's functions, a huge gap willstill remain.,

"San Francisco has the largest andmost active lesbian and gay legal com-munity in the country,~ he said, "I'mhopeful that within a few months therewill be a, coming together of lawyers, who are sensing a void."

.Graff said that the cases that havegotten underway will be seen throughbythe participating attorneys but added that,in any future appeal process, the litigantswill have to seek counsel elsewhere.

"'Ibis is really anino-edible loss of.immense proportions for the lesbian andgay community," he conunented.

The NGRA was founded by DonKnutson, who di¢ last year of AIDS, andRichard Roullard, who is now editor inchief of the .Advocate,., - . -LoweU B Denny III

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Norma Shearer .9:00 AM WCBS- TV Gera/do Scheduled topic: Wom,en and heroin addi-

tion. Chances are they won'ttalk about AIDS, but they will.talk aboutwomen as 'baby-makers: but we can hope. CH 2.

9:00 PM WIND-TV Joan Rivers Scheduled topic: tranns~xualism. This seemsto be the hottopic~on the talk-show circuit Repeated at3.pm CH4.

11:ooAM WABC-TV Home. Sched uled:'Elizabeth Glaser, a livomal1,withAIDS, discusses children and AIDS.

10:00 PM RB PROD The Robin Byrd Show. male and female strippers;Manhattan Cable, CH V/35 (1:00),

10:15 PMHBO Damon Wayans 7V Guide characterizes this movie, by thecreator of the 'Men on ...'.segment of /n Uving C%r, as 'adult ori-ented.' Repeated Friday at 11 pm.

11:00 PM GBS Out in the 90's: news, information and interviews;Manh~ttan/Paragon Cable, CI{C/16 (1:00)

Midnight WNET- TV Born in Africa Focusing on Philly Lutaaya, the firstprominent Ugandan to publicly acknowledge he had AIDS, the showexplores AIDS in Africa. CH 13.'-

WEDNE,SDAY, MAY 29 ,3:00 AM HBO The World According to Garp It's actually a good move, but

wouldn't it be neat to watch a show about queers that was act uallywritten by one? .

7:00 AM WCBS-TV This Morning Scheduled: AIDS activist and PWAElizabeth Glaser. (There's also an interview with Caroline Kennedy foryou tabloid readers.) CH 2. ,

9:00AM WCBS-TV Gera/do Scheduled topic: Bachelors over the age of40, I think. thattopic is pretty self-explanatory, don't you? CH 2.

9:30 AM WB~I 99.5 FM Ghosts in,the Machine This radio show is hostedby OutWeek Features Editor Victoria Starr. 2.5 hours.

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MONDAY, MAY 27 '.9:00 AM WCBS- TV Gera/do Scheduled topic: Schemes thattarget male' THURSDAY,. MAY 30

vanity. Now whatever could that mean? CH 2. . 1:00 PM WBAI-FM This Way·Oue the international gay and lesbian news9:00 PM WIND-TV Joan Rivers Scheduled: Whoopi Goldberg. Repeated ~', magazine; 99.5 FM (:30) ,

at 12 noon on CH 4,. . 1:30 PM WBAI-FM An'Afternoon Outing. Local news about the gay and1:30 PM WllSB 90:1 FM The Word /s OUtMarc Gunning hosts a weekly lesbian community with larry Gutenburg. 99.5 FM (:30)

lesbian, gay and bisexual variety Sh9w, 4:00 ~M WABC-TV Oprah WinfceyScheduled topic: Close.female rela,-2:00 PM WUSB 90,1 FM Lavender Wimmin News, songs and music pro- 1Ions, Close to what, Oprah? CH 7..Repeated at 7 pm on CH 55,

duced by women for women, 7:00 PM WCBS- TV Hard Copy A segment on--but hopefully not·2:30 PM WUSB 90.1 FM This Way Out More queer news. with-'Andrew Dice Clay. CH 2,Repeated at 7:30 pm on CH 30.~:OOPM WABC- TV Oprah. WinfreyScheduled: Dolly Parton. The jury's 10:00 PM GCN Be Our Guest entertainment for'and aboUt the lesbianlgay; still out on this omi, but it doesn't hurt to dream blg.CH 7,Repeated at ,- community; M~n~attan Cable, CH 0/17 (:30) , '

7 pm on CH 55. . . 10:30 PM GMHC Livmg With A/OS Health 'and politics. Manhattan Gable,8:30 PM Manhattan Cable The Brenda and G/ennda ShowCH17 .. CH V/35 (:30)'9:00 PM GBS Out in the 90's. community news, discussion, interviews. BQ - 11:00 PM GCN Gay U.S.A,: news and entertainment from around ti]:e

Cable, CH 56 (1:00)', country; Ma!lhattan Cable, CH V/35 (1:00)' "9:00 PM GCN Gay USA Paragon Calile. CH C/16 (:30) 11:30PM WIND-TV Arsenio Hal/Scheduled guest Whoopi Goldberg. CH 9.~1:30 PM Tqmorrow/Tonight l1V(1. entertainment; Manhattan and Paragon Midnight GCN Men in Fi/ms. male erotica, interviews with adult filmstars; ,

Cable, CH.D/17 (1:00) , '. . Manhattan Cable, CH Vj35 (:30) J ' ! '

Midnight CCTV The Closet Case Show. Kloset Klips; Ma~hattan IParagon 12:30AM RB PRODMen For Men: Robin Byrd presents gay male pornoCable, CH C/16 (:30) . " stars; Manhattan Cable, CH V/35 (:30) .r '

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sex this week? CH 2. ,..., '

10:00 AM 'TNT Meet Me in St LouisWe'd meet Judy anywhere, eve?here,' , .

2:30 PM WBAI-FM Rompiendo e/ Si/encio Todos los viernes, Gonzalo. Aburto con temas y noticias para fa comunidad latina gay y lesbiana.99.5 FM(:15) .',

7:oo'PM WBAI99,5 FM A/os In Focus;Michael Alcalay, producer.1:00 AM WIN.O-TV J, Edgar HooverWhen we say, 'We are everywhere:

we iIIean it CH20.1:00 AM AB'PROD The Robin Byrd Show. male and female·strippers;

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, . SATURDAY, JUNE 1 .8:30 AM WBAI-FM Any SaturdlJywith David Rothenberg; live call-in; 99.5- FM (2:00) ,7:00 PM GCN Gay USA News and entertainment from around the country., Ba. Unity, ACV Cable, CH 56 (1:00)11:00 PM Gay 7VMale porn; Manhattan Cable, CHV/351:00AM RB PROD The Robin Byid Show Male and female strippers.

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. gle5; cpuples; luesdays are especially for .lesbians, but everyone is welcome;) 167W., 29th St (212)868-6989.

Oanceteria (Chip Duckett's Gay Tuesdays..' Doors open all0 pm. )29 E..29th St. Info:"(212)353-8775. , "

c,,+~",nd,Ce,n~ral (Women's night) 210 Merrick, , • Rd. Rocl(yille Ce~re, LI. (5)6)536-4800 .•" Roxy (John Blair's 'Muscle on Wheels.' Gay

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pre,se.nts House music, downtown crowd,, ·go:go boys. Three floors. 60-foot ceiling., '·$11$5.)51 W. 26th St. (212)576-1890. .The Bllnkbousil (CI!lb;Trash, a night ot WORE-'. .'aHe.rnative [llusic, with Freddie and OJ-,<.,.< -~.

< Kamakazie. May8: guest hostess CherryVanilla.) Montauk Highway: Sayville. (516)567-BUNK. , .

+ Exealibur (Ladies Night. $1 drinks.),1OthStreet andJefferson behind football sta-dium,'Hoboken, NJ. (201) 795-1161.

",Limelight (Disco 2000, with Michael Alig andLarry Tee. Doors open at 10 pm: $10,) Sixth-Avenue at2O!hStreet. (~12) 807-7850.. ,~ ,

~~liirielight (Queer U. DJs Andy Andersol1 andKeoki. $5/$10) Sixth Avenue at 20th Street(212)807-.7850. ' '

.. CadUlac Bilr (Gini DeSantis presents PureI" Party Pr.oduction Dances forI Women. Free

buffet from 6..,.8pm. Renee Cooke, bar-" tend\lr, $5.) 16 W, 22nd St., between Fifth

and Sixth avenues, ",. Private Eyes (Shescape Afterwork Party from

5-10' pm. 2-4-1 drinksbef,ore 7. $5 before 7," pm/$7 after,) 12 W. 21st St. Shescape: (212)

645-6479. Private Eyes: (212)206-7772". Private Eyes (YMVA Nigh1. Students, profes-

sional and woinen. $7.) 12 W. 21st St (212)·206-7772.

Silvar Lining (2+1 drinks.) 175 Cherry Ln. RoralPark, LI. (516)354-9641.'

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Oancateria (Cpming MllY L Shescape prese,nts .Every ThursdllY for Girls. GueSt DJs. Doorsopen 6-11 pm. $5 before 7/$7 after.i 29 E.29th St. (212)645-6479.' . .'

Excaiibur ($1' drinks.) Located at the COrnl!f of10th Street andJeffefson' behind footballstadium. Hoboken, NJ. (2011795-1161.

Hatfield's (2-4-1 drinks, female impersonators.)126-10 Queens Blv,d.Kew Gardens, Qu~ens.(718)261-8484,' ,

Mora Men (Tony, Keith and Dominic present OJTommy Richardson, go-go boys, videos, bil-

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The Pump "Room (Dallas presents go-go 'boys, a" of , -,

.light show and a large dance floor, $12/$8.),." 5151(\1. 18th'St. (212) 645-5156.' ..

'Stingray's (New club, riewsound system,eve~ything else is a surp~ise. No covertonight) 641 W. 51!It St. (212)664-8668.

Friday, "Tha Bank (Nightmare on Wax: Alternative music" hosted I!'{~ee C~appell and Michael T. OJ

. Ralph Duncan. Mixed crowd. $101$7.) 225 E.I:fouston St, at Essex. (212) 505-5033.•~iiiCI.ub ,(Jo\:elyn &, Julie present Clit Club

West.: ~thgo-go girls and lesbo videos. $1drinks between 8 and 9 p'm. Doors open at 8pm. $5) 432 W 14th $t.(21~) 406-1114.

ColumbillOances (First Friday dances. 10 pm to'. , ,

2 am.) Columbia Un!versity Earl Hall. 116thStreet at Broadway, Daytime phone: (212)854-3574, .

+ Hatfield's (Women's night.) 126-10 QueensBlvd. KewGardens, Queens. (718) 261-8484.

HEAD Dance (Homocore'mix and dviatne fag's,and' dykes,· OJ Nobody's Pussy, $5,)Pyramid. 101Avenue A. (212) 420-1590,

Mea Culpa (For men, with dancing, video andlive entertainment. $7/$10.)47 W. 20th St,(212) 807-7840. ,

+ Millennium (Ladies Night.) 1770 New York

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Parallel (Page and Oon's new perty. This week,ies a celebration of Love.Spit,Love.Featuring Ronnie an~ Kelly Cutrone, LarryTee, and a host of club personalities, andthe Bedroom of tove. $5/$12) 229 W. 28th St.(212) 563-9292. .

Private Eyes (YMVA Night, for students and pro-fessionals.) 12W, 21st St (212) 'JJJfJ-n72.

Stingray's (Free before 10 pm. $7 after.) 641 W.51st St (212) 664-8668. .'

+ Visions 56-01 Queens Blvd., Woodside,Queens. Club: (718) 899-0031,

,SaturdayThe Bank ( Controversy. OJ Patrick B.utts. Drag

queens, drinking and dancing. $15/$10/$7.)225 E.Houston St, at Essex. (212) 505-5033.

Barefoot Boogie (For adults; kids on 2nd and 4thSaturdays. Smoke- and alcohol-free. May 13is "Oldies Ni,ght." 8:aGpm to 12:30 am. $5/kidsfree.) 434 Sixth Ave., 4th floor, betweenNinth and Tenth avenues. (212) 857-5152.

Center (2nd and 4th Sa, 9 pm tq 1 am, $8. OJKarin Ward.) 208 W. 13th St. (212) 620-7310.

+ Center (Women & Friends. First Sa. OJ KarinWard. 9 pm to 1 am.) 208 W13 St. (212)620-7210.

Clit Club (Erotic lesbian videos, slides and go-go girls,Doors open at 10 p'm.) The Pyramid.101Ave. A, (212)420-1590.

Club Wast' End (Michael Fesco's Saturdays., 12-9 8m) 547W, 21st St. .Columbia Dances (Next dance is Sept. 21. Third

Saturday dances with OJ Karin Ward. 10 pmto 3 am. $5,) Columbia University Earl Hall.116th Street at Broadway. (212)629-1989.

419 419N. Highway, Southampton, LI. (516) ,283-5001.

Love Zone (dancing & perfonners) 70 Beach StStaten Island. (718) 442-5692.

+Girl Saturdays (Shescape presents SaturdayNights for Women. With go-go girls and aguest OJ. $8 before 10:30/$10 after.) 20/20. 20W. 20th St., between Fifth and Sixthavenues. (212) 645-6479,

Meat (OJ Aldo Hernandez. Go-go boys,-videosand a slide show. $5/$7,) 432 W 14 St.

Parallel (John Blair and The Athletic Complex, present New York's hottest go-go, boys. OJ

Tom'my Richardson. $15.) 229 W: 28th St.(212) 563-9292.

"'Roxy (Locomotion; Gay men, straight women,some lesbians.) 515 W. 18th St., betweenTenth and Eleventh avenues. (212) 645-5156.

+ Silver Lining 17.5Cherry Ln. Floral Park, LI,(516) 354-9641.

Sound Factory (Mixed crowd but mostly gay.Serious House music. No alcohol. Doors .

. open at 11 pm.) 530 W. 27th St., betweenTenth and Eleventh avenues. (212) 643-0728.

Stingray's ($8.) 641W. 51st St. (212) 664-8668.The World (Christina Vista and Junior Vazquez

present an after-hours party. Doors open atmidnight! 254 E. 2nd St, at Ayenue C. -......

Sunday . ,The Men's Room (Dallas presents muscle men

and boys. Go-go boys, three floors'and 60-foot ceilings.) 51 W. 26th St (212)576-1890.

+Clit Club (Jocelyn and Julie's Tea Dance. $1drinks from 6-7 pm. Go-go girls and free fin-ger food. OJ Lisa Legendary. 3-8 pm. $5.)

43~W,I4th St (212)406-1114 .• Crazy Nanny's (Sunday evening Tea Dance.

,Free before 9 pm/$5 after.) 2" Seveilth Ave,, 'South, (212) 366-6312-

"'RlCKI (DJs Craig and Victor, Industrial, house,bass, sour and disco; Downstairs, the Les-bian Luv Lounge, OJ Lori E. Seid and guests.$5.) Pyramid. 101Avenue A. (212)420-15!1O,

The Highway (Presented by Tony, Keith and . ....Dominic of More Men. $7/$10,) 113 Jane St Che~sea '. ," Eighty-Eights, 228W, 10thSt, 924-0068(212) 924-JANE. 'Barba~;YCciast, 64 SeventhAve. (14thSi) 675-0385 111e Hangout (J's) 679Hud,sonSt, 242-9272

• Kelly's (D.J Moaning lisa spins the records The 'Break. 232 Eight!! Ave. (22hdSt)62'l-0072 . Juliu~! }59 W. 10thSt,,929-9672for danCing dykes. Doors open at 8 pm, $3.) C Ilbl .' k 28 '28'N·nth iI:· 733-3' 144(M WI KeUer's ~ West St/Christopher243-190146 Bedford St (212) 929-9322. I! oc ~ I. "ve.,. .', -. . '. '

Morister (Sunday Tea Dance at 4 pm,) 80 ~rove ChelseaTransfer, 131Eighth Ave. (bet 16tha"d KeU~s,ViIl~g~West, 46 Bedford St,929-9322 ,". St at Sheridan Square. (212) 924-3557, 17th)929-7183 ". "", Marie s Cnsls, ~9Grove St, 243-9323

, Parallel (Michael Fesco presents Sunday Tea . Eagle's Nest,-142Eleventh Ave;-(21stSt) 691-8451, r The MonSter, 811 Grove St (Seventh_Ave.)~4-355sDance. Open bar 5-7 pm, Freehors d's at7. Lavender and L8ce, at the Vault, 28 Ninih Ave" . New Jimmy's 53Christopher S:t.,463'0950 .

. :;rbOY~. $6.) 229 W. 28th St. (212) 563- 25~-6758(Fr~'7~11:pm'andSu,3-'8 pm,wom~ri) Ninth,Circle,.,39W. 10thSt,243-9204

• P S' (A d d 0 J h''. . Pnvate Eyes, 12W. 21st St (bet Fifth and Sixth Reeds, 8 Christopher St, 675-7333

eggy ue s n e an any 0, nso,! pre- avenues) 2oo-mO' :",' " " ,sent Perk Up. Featuring danci.ng, a pool ' .' '. / ~neakers,392.~estSt,242-9830table and a roof.) 120 University PI., betweenRa~lde, 212EighthAve" (21stSt), unlisted Two Potato, 145~Mstop,her St,242-934013th and ~~ streets, , Spike. 120EleventhAve,~243-9688 Ty's, ii4 Christopher St, 741-9641 '

• SOBs (LetiCia Montalvo pres,!nts T"~ l~st West Village Uncle Charlie's 56 Green~ich Ave. 255-8787'House. First Sunday of the month, beginning , . . .' ',.June 1. OJ Marlow. $5.) 204 Varick St, at Badlands, Chnstopher andWest streets, 741-9236 , .Tribeca 'Houstori. (212) 243-4940. Boots &Saddle, 76ChristopherS;,~9684 " AJtar,161W,Broadway. 571-7272.

.Every Night (or almost) The Comeback B,ar.507West,St, atJan~,242-2432 G-spot, 50Warreri St, 219-2588(Fr and Sa, women)

The Bank (Look'under daily listings for ind!vidual frazy Ninny'S 21 Sevent~ Ave. S.,'~-6312 West Sideparties and themes, Also check Going Out . women. , " . '-'~. ,,' ' .' .' "

· for special events.) 225 E. Houston St.,~t D.t'$ Fat Cat 281W. 12thSt" 2~:.9Il4'.' . CandleBar,309ArnersterdamAve., 874-9155Essex; (212) 505-5033. ' . Pandora's Box, 70Grove St (SeventliAveJ242- Cat's, 730 Eighth Ave., 221-7559, .." . .,

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• aedrock (Lesbian club, closed Mo and Tu,) 1408(women) . ,,' ;'. '. .' . " . ,121Woodfield Rd. West Hempstead, L1.(516)' Dugout" 185Christopher St, 242-9113 c,~nt I 1111ue d next ,P ce 9 e.486-9516. '. "

",Club Edelweiss (Tuesdays are for lesbians,but it's open to all Tu-Su.) 167 W. 29th St(212) 868:.6989...

419419 N. Highway (Rte 27). Southampton, L1.(516) 283-5001. .

Grand Central.210 Merrick Rd. Rockville Centre,L1,(516) 536-4800. .

Magic Touch (Anglo/Latin/Asian) 73-13 37th Rd.Jackso~ Heights, Queens. (718) 429-8605.

Monster 80 Grove St, at Sheridan Square:(212)924-3557.

• Pandora's Box S,h~ridan Square & 7thAvenue. (212) 242~1408.

The Pyramid (Look under daily listings for indi-vidual parties and themes. Also check GoingOut for special events.) lQl Ave. A. (212)420-15!1O. ,

.Spectl1,lm (Look under daily listings forilidivid-ual parties and themes. Coors served.) 80264th St., at Eighth avenue. Bay Ridge,Brooklyn. (718) 238-8213. .

• Tod's (Night clu.b and restaurant. Mostl,Ywomen, but men are OK.) 2 Georges Rd.New Brunswick, NJ, (201) 545-8990.

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Trix, 246 W, 48th St, ( 664·8331The Works, 428 Columbus Ave, (at 81st), 799-7365

EastSide"Bogart's,320 E. 59th St; 688·8534'

" .Brandy's Piano Bar, 235 E. 84th St,650-1944S.H, Club;353 E. 53rd St, 223-9752 ,.".

, .Johnny's Pub, 123 E.41th St, 355-8714 ., .\. .,'.~

NY Confidential, 306 E.49th St,308-8390Rounds; 303 E. 53rd St, 593·0807South Dakaota, 405 3rd Ave., (29th St) 684-8376 .Star Sapphire, 400 E, 59th St, 688-4710The,Townhouse,236 E. 58th St, 154-4649:Twenty-Nine P~lms, 129 Lexington Ave., 686-8299

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Blanche, 47·2 Boundary Ave., Filrmingdale, 694·,6906

Grand Central, 210 Merrick Rd., Rockville Centre,536-4800

. .Pal Joey's, 2457 ~erusalem Ave., N, Bellmore, 785-9301

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Hatfield's, 126·10 Queens Blvd"Kew Gardens, 261-8484

Hideaway, 87·36 Par~ons Blv~" Jamaica,657-4885love Boat"77-92 Broadway, Elmhurst, 29-8670

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Club Swamp, Disco/Annex Restaurant, MontaukHwy, Wainscott, 537·3332Crew's Quarters, 36 R Pines Blvd" upstairs, FireIs)and,597·6873, .

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Courty Social Seriveces Educa-tion • Buddias. Counseling. sup-port Groups. ValunlHr OpporlUni-tie. (718) 898-2500, (voice) (718)898-2985(TDO) .

ACT UP (AIDS COAUTION TOUNl£ASH POWER)

496A Hudson Street, "Suite G4NYC 10014 (212) 564.-2437 Adiverse, non-partisan group ofindividuals ~nited in anger andcommitted to direct action toend the AIDS c.risis. Gen. meet-ings Mon. nights 7:30, in TheGreat Hall, CQop~r Union, onCooper Square between Astorand St Marks Place's.

ADULTSURVWQRS OFSEXUALABUSE

(SpoRlOred by SAGE)Mondays, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Sage Room at the CenterExperimental Ther.py Groupfor Women (Agas 21.and up) to,support the recovery processand free you from the pain andsilence of sexual abuse. In asafe setting, we share feelings,develop relationships'l1Vith innerchildren, and explore andrele88e beliefs. and patternsthat block growth. This re-inter-grative process assists inuncovering your self worth andinner strength. Psych.othera-pists Joyce Z. Meyers, CSW.,and Robbye Stuart-Russell,MA facilitate the group.

AFRICANAMERICANWlMMIN UNITED FORSOCIETALCHANj;E

Lesbian & Gay Community Cen"ter 206 West 13th Street,. NY.,NYMeeting eV,eryThursday 8:00 P.M

,AIDS RESOURCE CENTER (ARC)Supportive housing for home-less PWAs (Bailey House anda pa rtments). Non-judgmentalpastoral care for PWAs andloved ones. Volunteer opportu-nities. (212) 481-1270, 24 West30th St, NYC10001

ALDEC/APlN-NY(A.ian Le.bian. of the Ea.tCoa.t/Atian Pacific L.. bianNetworkcNew York) We are apolitical, social.and SupP!lrtivenetwork of Asian Pacific les-bians. Planning meetings on the1st Sunday and social aventson the last Friday of eachmonth. Call (212) 517-5598 formore infonnation.

AMERICAN GAYILE.SBIANAntEISTS

AGA. InenOl 7th Avenue, Suite9W/New York, New York 10038. ,

A non-profit, educational orga-nization dedicated to preserv-ing separation between state

and church and upholding thecivil rights of Lesbian and GayAtheists. Maatings the firstsSunday,Coinmunity Center, no3 P.M. Dial a Gay Athl!ists(718)89S-1737, 2~hours.,

ARCS (AiDS-RELATEDCormaIIity Sarvicet)

for Dutchess, O'range, P'U:tnam,Rocklanif, Sullivan, Ulster andWestche'ster counties. AIDSeducatiol), client services, crisisintervention, ,uppori: groups,csse management, buddy andhospital'visitor prog·ram. 214Central Ave., White Plains, NY:10606 (9)4) 993-0606 838 Bro,d-way, Newburgh, NY 12250 (914)582-5005 AIDSline (914) 993-0607 \

ASIANS a,FRIENDS- N YA not-for-profit organizationwhich ,promotes friendships withAsian/Pacific Islander, Asian-American, and non-Asian gaymen through social, cultural, edu-cational, and service activitiesand programs. Call our Hotline:212-$74,5638, or write to: P.O.Boxeo2a, NY; NY 10183-6023.•

ATR(AIDS TREATMENTRESOURCES. fiC.) ,

Publishas a qu~rtarly Directory ofclinica! trials' of QxperimentalAIDS/HIV treatments in NY/NJ,and Philadelphia, a(ld has educa-tiOnal materialsl seminars for trialparticipants. ATRalso advocates'for improvemen1l5 in the trial sys-tem. 259 W. 3OthSt, 9th ft., NYC,10001.(212)zt!H191l. PublicatiO!lSfnieldonation requested.

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,BARASSOCIATION FORHUMAN RIGHTS

Lawyers Referral Service for,the Lesbian and'Gay CommunitYFull Range 'of Lligal Services(212) 459-4873 Free Walk-inLagal Clinic. Tuesday 6-8 pm.Lesbian, & Gay CommunityCentroGround Roor

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BIDS (BISEXUALDOMINANCEa SUBMISSION GROUP)

Share S/M experiences andfantasies with others in a JiosJ-tive, non-judgmental atmo-sphere.,First Sunday of themonth, 4:45pm at the CommunityCenter 208 W. 13 Street, NYC.Jhis group is part of the NewYorkArea Bisexual Natwork.

BUOUX (THEBISEXUALJEWISH GATHERING).,

Cornel Noshl Schmoozel Meetothar Jewish bisaxual (andallias) and'sh'ara your interastsat a "show- and-tell." SecondFriday of ea ch month, 8pm atJhe Community Center 206Wast13th Street, Part of the NewYorkArea Bisexual Network. formore info. Call (201)440-39Q2.

BISEXUALINFORMATIONaCOUNSEUNG SERVlCf.INC.

A professionally staffed, non.profit organizatiim for bisexu-als, their families and p,artners,facin,g problems of a psycho-logical or medical kind. We alsowork. with those in doubt abouttheir sexuality.,Confidentiality isprotected by law. For-infonna-tion phone: (212) 496-9500 : '

,BISEXUALPRIDE 'DISCUSSION.GROUP

Topical discussions on issues ofinteresttlJ the community in ..8congil'nial atmosphere, fol-lowed by an informal dinner ata friendly local restaurant.Every Sunday,3;00- 4:30pm at ,. . ~..!-.

the Commu!1!ty Center 208W. 13Street, NYC. Part of the NewYork 4rea Bisexual Network.

BISEXUALWOMEN'SSUPPORT GROUP

Discussion & CR Group meetsevery 2nd & 4t,hWo,driesday,8:30 - 8:00 pm a~ the CommunityCenter,:20!l West 13th Street,Part of NYABN.

BIWAYS,NEWYORKMonthly social events for theBisexual community and friends.Call NYABN'for details of upcom-ing avants. (212)459-4784

BIPAC (BISEXUALPOutlCALAmON COMMmEE)

Political action on jsslles ofimportance to the Bisexual /l.'es-bian/Gay: COrTHJlunity. .Monthly.meeting/Jlollucl(held 8:QOpll)onfourth ,Thursday,of the mon~ atmembers.hom,es. Call NYABN'for·this month's locati9n. ((~12)·459-4784

. ..BIS_EXUAL'(OUTH

Infonnal social & support groupfor Bisexual kids/youth. Monthlymeeting/potluck lunch held1:00pm on fourth Sunday of themonth at members homes. CallNYABN for'this month's location.This group is part of the New YorkArea Bisaxual.Network. .

BLUS-BRONX lfSBIANSc • ,

UNnEDIN SanlRHOODIs an active" visible, multicul-tural membership .organizationthat.is addressing the· socialand political needs of the BronxLesbian ~ommunity. Regularmeetings, the 3rd Fri, 8:30-8 pmC208W. 13 th St. and the 2ndWed, 8:30-8pm at One Fordham ,Plaza, Bronx. Call Lisa 212-829-9817 (English) or Miriam 212-409-2892 (Spanish))

"BODYPOSITIVE

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BROOKLYN'SLE.SBIANANDGAYPOUTICAL CLUBlAMBDAINDEPENDENT DEMIICRATSL.tQ. endorses ariij works for-candidates in local, state andnational elections, iobbias for leg-islation, and,conduc1l5 communityoutniach'through street fairs andmeetings on special topics. Joinus. 33tiNirith St., Suite 135 arook-1yn"NY11215 (718)98&8482

CENTER FURANn-VlOlENCEEDUCATlO~ROOKl.YN

'WOMEN'S MARTIAL ARTS. .. - ",8 non-profit organization teach"iQ9self-defense an.d karate 10r17

.. y"ars. 5 week courses in sell-defense'for women. Communityworkshops in self-defense. Ongo-ing 'classelrin karate & tai chi'forwomen. Coursas ~ workshops inSD forlesbiaris & gay men. Slid-ing feB sc.ale ac'cording tc!.income. Call for more info. 718:78a-j175.421 5th Ave., Brooklyn,NY11215.

CIRCLEOFMORE UGHTSpiriµJal ~upport and sharing iii ag8.y/lesbian affirmative group.West;Park Presbyteiian Church165 West 8Qth Stree~ Wed:, wor-. ship service 8:30 pin, program7:30:Ma.rsha 1212)304-4373 Char-lie (212)891-7118. " ,'..- . . .

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COMMUNITY COUNSEUNG, cEN'rEiI. '. ..... ,Gay Affinnative Psychotherapyfor Individuals, Couples andGroups 'by licensed clinical'social workers and psycholo-gists. S'pecial experience e inaddictions, stress management,depression, career counseling,.relationship concerns, AID,S.anxi"ty'and c,oming, out issues.Sliding fe_e seall!. Jnsuran.ceaccepted'. Village' location. Forimmediate appointment,.caIl2i2-353-28118. A staff inemb,er willreturn your call wi1bin 2. hours..

COMMUNITY HEALTHPROJECT206Wast 13th Str/let, NYC,NewYork l00lrFor Appi!inlman1l5andInformatiQn(212) 875-3559ITIYNoice)PROVIOING CARING,SENSITIVE AND LOW COSTHEAlTH CARE SERVICESTO THELESBIANANDGAY COMMUNI1Y

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COMMUNITY RESEARCHINITIATIVE,NY (CHI)

The Community Research Ini-tiative of New York ("CRI NY" isa not-for-profit, community-based' c,enter for AIDS'and HIV-related clin,ical research. Cre-ated in 1987 by' peo'ple with,AIDS and iIleir physicians, CRINY tests promising experimen-tal treatments vvhich manyrestore ·or stabilize immuneunction, and treatments andpreventions for AIDS,and HIV-related opportunistic Infec-tions.There is no change forparticipation inCRI stu,dies.Many laboratory tests andphysjcals are provided free ofcharge to participants. Childcare c.an also. be. provid4!d. AUIdentifying information is keptconfidential. Call (212)481-1050

CONGREGATIONBETHSlMCHATTORAH

NY's Gay and Lesbian Syna-gogue Services Friday at /1:30pm57 Bethune Stre.et For info ..call:(212) 929-9498. ,~

CONGREGATIONB'NAI JBIlURUN

Monthly Spiritual Gat!lerings andfree catered festive luncheons forall People With AIDS, their lovarsand families. Program includesmusic and discussion led by ourRabbis. Call(212)787-7fJXJ

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DIGNITYNEW YORKLesbian and gay Catholics andfriends AIDS Ministry, SpiritualDevelopment The Cathedra,1 Pro-ject Worship Servicas & S.ocial-Sun. Eves. 7:3Opm-St.John's Epis-copal Church 218Wast 11th StreetC Wavarl~2179 . ,

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RAP GROUPSFor Lel::i.nl and Bi .. xualWom.n. Fridays starting April5th 8:30-8:30 p.m. For Gay and,Bi.. xlIiIl Men ..Saturdays start-ing April 8th 11:30 a.m.-l:3O pm"$5.00, Donation Rap.GrollP for.... bi.ri alid Bi-Sexual' WOlllllnov.r 40 1st $ 3rd Saturday &-8p.m. "$5.00 Donation Rep Groupfor L.. bian and Bi-S'oxualWoman Every Saturday 2:30-5:.00 p.m. *$5:00 Donation RepGroup for gay and Bi-SexualMen Every Sun,day 2:30 - 5:00p.m. "$5:00 Donation

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For the physically disabled les-,bian.and Gay Community. P.O.Box 305 Village Station, NewYork,J,lY 10014

,THE FIFTHNEW YORKWBIANAND GAYEXPERIMENTAL

FILM FESTIVALwill be held at Anthology Rim inSeptember 1991: Submissionswill be accepted until June 30.Pleue send your 16 or Super- 8prints or video transfer (only film'will be show at the festival) withreturn postage to Jim Hubbar,

, 503 Broadway, Rm 503, NewYork, NY 10012 Early applica-tions and premieres will begiven priority. For further infoplease call (2121925-5883.

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A running club for lesbian andgay athletes'of all abilities. funRuns. of 1~ miles held eVllry Satat lOam and Weds. at 7pm inCllntral Park and every Tues. at7pm'ln Prospect Park. For infor-mation: call (2121724-9700.lGAYAFRICANAMERICANS OFWESTCHEsTER(THE GAAI ,

iss community based support, group formed i,n WestchesterCounty. Various ectivities areplanne,d for the coming months.Call 914-376-0727 for more info.. ,

" GAYFATHER'S FORUMA support organization for gay.father's, their lovers, end others'in chila-nu~turing situa,tions.Monthly meetings include apotluck supper, support groupson Varied specialized topics,spa\kersi a'nd socializing.Meet-ing~: 1st Fri~ay e8ch month, 7pm,at The Center, 208 W. 13th St.,West of 7th Ave. Contribution: $6..Btjllg a main course for 4 people(or pay a $5 food cnarge:) For'ii1foin:Jati~n call: 212-979-7541 or212-288-'3236

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GAY&WBIAN. HEALTHCONCERNS

An office of the NYC Dept. of,

Health, provides linkages betwnNYCHealth & Human Svcs, andthe lesbian & Gay community,focusing in ALL health conc,rns; ,resource infonnation for healthservices consu'mers andproviders. 125 Worth Street, Box

, 67, New York, NY 10013. For infocall (2121566-4965.

GAYMALE SIM ACTIVISTSDedicated to safe and responsibleS/M since 1981. Open meetingsw/programs on $/1',1 techniques,lifestyle issues, political and socialconcerns. Also speci!1 events,speakers bureau, ,workshop~,demos, affinity groups, newslettar,more. GMSMA - Dept. 0, 496AHudson Street, Suite D23 ,NYC10014.(212)727-9878.,

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OFAFRICAN DESCENTl80Varick Stree,!, NYC 10013 asupport ,gro.up of Gay Men ofAfrican Descent dedicpted toconsciousness-raising and thedevelopment of the lesbian andGay Community. GMAD is inclu-sive of African, African-Ameri-can, Caribbean and Hispanic/Latino men of color. Meetingsare held, weekly, on Fridays. Forinfonnation, call 718-802-0182.

GAYMEN'S HEAlJHCRISIS HOTUNE

FOR INFORMATION ON SAFERSEXAND HIV-RELATEDHEAlTHSERVICES, AND FOR INFORMA-TION ON ONE-TIME, WALK-INAIDS COUNSELING SERVICES212-807-6655212145-7470 TDD(For the Hearing knpairildl Mon.-Fri. lQ:30 a.rn.to 9 p.m. 12:00 to 3:00

GAYSTAMP COLl£CTIONOne of the collections on' exhibit'will be Alternate lifestyles outof the Closet. This is the onlygay/lesbian stamp collection ofits ,kind. It has won 9 goldawa rds so fa r. For informationon GlHSC, send a S)\SE to:GlHSC, P.O. Box 230940, Ha rt-,

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GIRTH& MIRTHCWBOFNEWYORK

Social club for heavy, chubbygay men & their admirers.Monthly socials at the 'Center',wllekJy bar nights Thursdays atthe 'Chelsea Transfer", monthlyFat Apple Review, bi-monthlyFAR. pen pals. For ,"ore infonna-tion call Ernie at 914-699-7735 orwrite: G&M/NY,Dept- 0, P.O.Box10, Pelham, NY10803.

HEAL- (Hellith EducationAIDS Lilli.onl

Weekly info. and support groupfor treatments for AIDS which donot compromise the immunesyStem further, including alterna-tive and holistic approaches.Wed 8pm. 208 W. 13th St. (212)674-HOPE.

HERITAGEOF PRIDE. INC.Organizers of New York's les-bian and Gay Pride "vents: theMarch, the Rally and the Danceon ihe Pier. Call (212) 691-177.01

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INTEGRITYINY ,lesbian and Gay Episcopaliansand friends. Eucharist and pro-gral)1 every Thursday, 7:30pm. Stluke's Church, Hu~son andChristopher Sts.INFO: P:O. Box5202, NYNY10185(718)721).3(Ji4, - lESBIAN AND GAYKLGO-(KOREAN WIlIAN . lABOR NETWORKAND GAYORGANIZATION) An organization of Lesbians and

Is a group of lasbian and gay Gays who are activa in theirKoreans who are committed to labor unions working onsupporting aach other, craating domestic partnership benefits

, positive visibility and con- and AIDS issues. For morefronting anti-lesbian and gay infprmation call (212)923-8690.bias within tha Korean commu- -nity. For more information cilll WBIAN AND GAYGena (212/4J7-6558 'RIGIft'S PROJECT

of the Am.riclln Civil Lib.rti ••Union KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!WE'RE EXPANDING THEM (212),944-9800, e~545

for mellting schadule or mor,information. 208 Wast 13thStraat, NY;NY.10011.,INSTITUTEFO!ll£$B~ 4f4P

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HISPANIC UNITEDGAYS& W-BIANS

·- Educational servicas, poliV,calaction, counseling and socialactivities in Spanish and English by. ' . ~

and for,tha Latmo Lasbia'1and GayCorrrnunity. General mawngs 8:00pm 4th Thursday of fMJrymonth at2111Wast 13th Sl!eatCaIl 201-853-7824 or write H.U.G.L,P.O.Bax22DCanal Street Station, New York,NY10019.

IDENTnY HOUSENow in our 20th yaar, Wu" provide

· peer c(lunseling, therapy refer-rals and groups for. the lesbian,gay and bisexual community.Call us at (2121243-8181. Visi1usat 544 6th Ava., between '14th-15th Streets, Manhattan.

INTERNATIONALGAY&. ,

l£SBIAN HUMAN RIGIfTSCOMMISSION,

works to focus the spotlight ofworld opinion on the oppression,of gays and lesbiaps throughoutthe world. Currently organizingan Inti symposium on Gay andlesbian issues to be held inMoscow and lenin~grad in July1991, in addition to many otherexciting projects. For more infowrite 'IGlHRC, 2978. FolsomStreat, SF CA 94110, or call(415/647-0453. ,

IN$TITUTE FORHUr.'!AN1)ENT1TY1llc'

New York's 'non-profit lesbian,and gay psychotherapy·center.· licensed psychologists, psychia-trists, and clinical social w9rkers.Sliding scale fees. Insuranceaccepted. Individual, couplil;andfamily therapy. Variety of Men'sand women's groups forming'continuol\sly. 118W•.72nd Street212-799-9432 .,

LATINOGAYMEN OFNEWYORK(LGM/NY)

Is dedicated to consciousness-

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Call for'slidll$ for t.a$bian Artists'Exhibition, Gay &, ,les~ian Com-munity Cellter, NYC. For moreinformation, sanil SASE to :Miriam, Fougere, 118 Fort Greene

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Meet with oth'e.r le.sbians andgays who work in adult educa-tion as teachers, administrators,counselors, tutors, etc., to dis-cuss issues such i18:coming outto staff 'and students, materialsand curriculum, work.shop andconference participation. Wemeet thf! first Friday of everymonth at 8;00 pm at the lesbianand gay Community Center 208Wes! 13th Street Call Bryna Dia-mond at (21?) 932-7902 (dayS) forinfonnation

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TifEUsBIAN AND GAY, BIG APPLE CORPS

Get YQur Instrument out of thecl08et and'come play with us.Symphoriic;Marching, Jazz, Dix- .ieland, Rock, Flute Ensemblesand Wo'odwinds. 123 West 44thSt Suite 12l New York, NY10036(212) 8!19-2922.

l£SBIAN & GAY COMMUNnYSERVICES CENTER

208 West 13th Street New York,NY 10011 (212) 620-7310 9am-IIpmeveryday:' A place forcommunity orgltnizing and nat-·/working, soci,1 services, cul-tural programs, and socialevents sponsored by the Centerand more thin 150 communityorganizations. .

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LOST PEER SUPPORTSERVICES (lPSS)

lost Peer Support Services, anew program to provide counsel-ing and support to the lesbian,gay and bisexual community ofGreater Westchester, is planningits. first volunteer training. Thoseinterested in becoming groupfacilitators and peer counselors'should call the lost switchboardat (9141 948-4922 for furtherdetails. 'Experience and begin-ning volunteers welcomed.

lONG ISlAND ACT-UPMeets Tuesdays at8pm at 181PostAve. in Westbury, NY.Supportusfor change on long Island. Mamngaddress: PO Box514, Westbury, NY11590.518-338-4662.

LSM ,is a support and infonnation groupfor lesbians and bisexual womeninterested in fantasy, role-playing,bondage, discipline, S/M, fetishes,alternate gender identities, cos-tumes and so forth. Membershipis available only to women 18yoars and older. Actual experi-ence is not required but genuineinterest and an open mind ara. Forinfonnauon please write: P.O.Box993, Murray HillStation, New York.NY10156 .

MARANATHA: RIVERSIDERSFORWBIAN/GAY CONCERNSMonthly program meeting onsacond Sunday for gay/lesbianChristians and friends. Educa-tional, political, and social activi-ties scheduled, 12:30 p.m. Riv8r-side Church, 490 Riverside Drive,Sunday worship 10:45 a.m .. Forinfo.,call (212) 222-5900 (ext 290)

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MEN OFALLCOLORS. TOGEl1f81 NY

A multi-racial group of gay menagainst racism. Meetings everyFriday night at 7:45 at the Les- .,..bian and Gay Community Ser.-vices Center,208 W. 13th StreetFor more info. call: (212),245-6366 or (212)222-9794.

METRO"OUTAN TENNISGROUp(MTG)

Our 200 member lesbian andgay tennis club includes play-ers from beginning to tourna-ment level. Monthly tennisparties. Winter indoor league.Come play with usl For infor-mation: MTG, Suite K63; 496-AHudson St., New York, NY10025. (718) 852-8562.

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MOCA (MEN OF COLORAIDS.PREVENTIONPROGRAM.)

Provides safer sex and AIDSeducation information to gayand bisexual Men of Color;.coordinates a network ofpeer-support groups for gay,and bisexual Men of Colorinall 5 boroughs of New Yor~City 303Nin~ Ave, New York,NYl000lor call (212) 239-1798.

NATIONALGAYANDI.£SBIAN TASK FORCE

is the national grassroots polit-ical organization for lesbiansand gay men. Membership is$30/year. Issue-oriented pro-jects address violence,sodomy laws, AIDS, gay rightsordinances, families, media,etc. through lobbYing, educa-tion, organizing and directaction. NGLTF 1517 U. Street,.NW, Washington, DC 20009,(202)332-6483.

NEW YORKADVERTISINGAND COMMUNICATIONS·

NETWORKNYACN is the community's,largest gay and lesbian pro-fessional group, welcoming allin communications and theirfriends. Monthly meetings, 3rdWed 6:30pm at the 'CommunityCenter: Members' newsletter,,

job hotline, annua I di rectory.Phone (212) 517-0380 for moreinfo. Mention OutWeek forone free newsletter.

N.Y.FEMMESSupport and discussion groupfor lesbians who self identify asFemme and are primarilyattracted to butch women. Formembership information calllisa (212)829-9817.-N,Y.WOMEN'S SOFTBALL

GUILDFor experienced, serious Soft-ball Players, Coaches .andManagers. We play mod/fastpitch weekends in Manhattanand Queens. Try-outs beginFeb. II thru April- or untilfilled. (212) 255-1379 Janet

NORTHAMERICANMAN/BOY LOVE

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. NORTH8IN UGHTSAlJBINA1IVES

Improving Quality of Life forPeople with AIDS/HIV. TH~AIDS .MASTERYWORKSHOP.:Exploring the Plllsibilities of ,apowerful and creative life in theface of AIDS. CaR(212)2!i!HI5!i4

NYCGAYaWBIANANTI-VlO~ PR!J,IECT

Counseling, advocacy, and_information for survivors of .anti-gay a,nd anti-Ieibia" vio-lence, I8xualassault, d~cviolence, and other types ofvictimization. All services frelland confidential.24 hour hot-line (212) I!OHI97

PARENTSIFIIIENDS ~FI.£SBIAN AND GAYS.

Let P/FLAG help you and yourfamily deal ,with the upheaval.ofyour coming out Our meetingsa re free: monthly on the' 4thSunday, at 3:00 pm, in puaneChurch, 201West 13th. Info? canJeanne, 212-463-0629

PEERCOUNSBJNG FORSUR-VIVORSOFBIAS ASSAU,LT. .DOMESTICVlOI.£NCE'AND

SEXUALASSAULTThe New York City Gay and.... bi.n Anti-Violance Pro-ject (AYP) is offering freepeer counseling for Illsbiansand gay men who are sur-vivors of bias ,assault, dome~-tic violence and sexualassault. Trained volunteerpeer counselors will be avail-a ble from I to • PM eyeryWednesday and Thursd.y atthe AYP office •• 20i Wa.t13th Street AVP offers freecounseling, advocacy andinformation and referrals tosurvivors of bias assault,'domestic violence and sexualassault Call (21218llNI1I7 for .mora information.

PEOPLEWITH.AIDS COA1ll10N

(212) 532-02!KV1-Boo.82&:3281\'Hotline (212) 532-0588Mondaythru Friday lOam-8pm Meal pro-grams, support groups. educa-tional and referral services forPWA's and FWArc's.

PEOPLEWITH AIDSHEALTH GROUP

Underground buyer's clubimporting not-yet-appJ!lvedmedications and nutritionalsup-piem ants. 31 West 28th St 4thRoor(212) 532~

PINK PANTHERPATROLCommunity street patrol inEast and West Village dedi-cated to deterring violent

crime against gays and les-bians. For info and meetingtime for West Village, call212-475-4383. for East VillagePatrol info, call 212-246-8566.70 A Greenwich Ave .• Box107, NYC10011

PROFESSIONALS IN. RIMIVIDEO331! Canal Street, 8th Roor, NYC10013212-645-3351

QUEERNATION .Queer Nation is a multi-cul-tUral direct action group dedi-cated to fighting homophobia,queer invisibility, and all formsof oppression that any queersmight face. Anyone can sug-gest an action and shouldcome to meetings prepared toorganize and implementit aN,208 W. 13th St, New York, NY

, 10011. Call.212-978-8720 formeeting, info.

SAGE:(SENIOR ACTION

IN A GAYENVIRONMENT),Social Service Agency. pro-viding care, activities, & edu-cational services for gay &lesbian senior citizens. Alsourve. over 160 homeboundseniors & older PWA's .208West 13th St NYC10011, (212)741~2247

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lESBIANS AMI BISEXUALS, FOr.Mat us interested in reach-ing out to esch other in axuber-

. ance to spontaneously exploreend expand upOnthe Set!v'Jane.,Robeos 'Philosophy' as itrelates to our lives, personally,

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SUI\IDANCEOUTDOOIIADVENTURESOCIID

A non-profit club offering Out-door activities for every saa-son, including hiking, biking,skiing, water activities and.. -other oUtdoor activities for the,G~y/Lesbian 'community. Forinformation or complimentaryNewsletter call (~12) 598-4728.

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Women's HIVSuppcirt Group at349 East 149th Street Room,609,on Thursdays 11:00- ,12:30.Thisis an on going clOfed group forwomen who are HIV infected.2-3 individual consolations arerequired before admittanceinto group. No fee,. FtJr funherinformation call Donna Barschof Planned Parenthood/HUB at(212)585-5001

'tASK FORCEANNOUNCEMENT '

The, r8gal Action Centerlocated at 153 Wavarly Place,NY, NY 10014, has begun two .new programs. All thair 8er-vic81 are free. The HIV/AIDSLegal Servic8 Project providesfree legal services to peoplewith HIV/AIDS. Their scope of 'service'is wide, encompassing

child care and custody, dis-crimination, ,housing, healthyhealth planning, confidentialityand employment. TheHIV/AIDSAgency Training andAssistance Project providestechnical assistance to publicand pdvate agencias a boutlegal and policy issues onHIV/AIDS and drug abuse.They provide training, individ-ual consultations. and modelpolicy guidelines, among otheritems. If you have any furtherquestions; please conta ct Ms.Catherine O'Neil at (212)243-1313. The' Association ofNurse. in AIDS Cara (ANAC)has monthly meetings withspeakers and networkingopportunities. For meeting info,please contact Janet Vac-cariello at (212)340-8724

THE OUTREACHUSING COM-, MUNALHEAUNG (TOUCH)Community volunteers provid-ing a weakly buffet supper fort~e Brooklyn AIDS commu-nity. TOUCH meets Mondayeves. 5Em 10 6:3dpm- at down-town Brooklyn Friends Meet-ing House (110 SchermerhornSt. near Boerum Place). lim-ited transportation may bearranged. Info: (718) 622-2756. )TOUCH welcomes contribu-, tions of funds, food and volun-teefS .

ULSTERCOUNTYGAYANDWBIAN AWANCE

Meets first and third Mondayof ea ch month at 7:30 pm atthe Unitarian Cnurch onSawkill Road in Kingston. ForInformation, call 914,626-3203

UNITY94NEEDS YOU to become a part, , .of itl Organizers for GayGames IV, to be hel,d in NewYork in 19R Olympic-stylesports and cultural event islargest in world. Theme isINCLUSION,everyone isn.eeded. SUPPORT THE.GAMES by volimteering, join-ing or making a 'donation. Call212-732-3612 or write UNITY'94, PO Box 202, NY,NY10038.

YlSUALARTS PROJECTIn Honor of Artistic Vi.ion

Effected by A.I.D.S., .Tha Visual Arts Projects isinterested in documenting andcollecting art work (slides) bythose people who have .AIDSor Arc. It is the'Project's inten-tion to not just focus on AIlisbut on someone' work andartistic vision. We are inter-asted in receiving responsesfrom those people in the fol-lowing disciplines-painting,drawing, sculpturing, illustra-tion, architecture and environ-mental design, interior designand graphic design. Shouldbe interested please call EricStrauss at (718) 855-8491

~MI-WOMEN'S HEALTHACTIONAND MOBIUZATION.A direct action group commit-

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tad to demanding, securing anddefending absolute reproduc-tive freedom and quality'healthcare for all women. Vile'meetevery Wed. at 6:30pm at 105, E22nd Street, 4th floor. 212-713-5966Mailing address: WHAM I,, PO Box 733, NYC10009

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AlTENTION WOMEN SOFT·BAll. PLAYERS

There is a Manhattan softballleaguelQoking for players;especially experienced pitch-ers. If interested please callMary at (716) 3n-7279 Hopeto hea r from you soon.

WRESTUNG FORGAYSa LESBIANS

Watch the men of the knightswrestling club inaction everySunday at 7:30 PM at the GAYCENTER.The club also con-duct training classes on alter-. nate Saturdays afternoon (1st& 3rd SatUrdays for men 2nd& 4th Saturdays for woman)for more information pleasecall: 716-639-5141

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18-22yrs old Lesbian 8l gay peopleneeded for positive documentary por-trait of,lesbian and g~y life aimed at

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SIGN UP FOR SIGN-LANGUAGECome join our new semester. Day and

evening classes available. N.Y.School of American Sign Language.For more information call 679-SIGN

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6 room 2 bath duplex porch &inodem kitchen $750 + Uti!.

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JERSEY CITY SPACIOUS4 bdrm, yard OW, WID.Tons df closetspace hdwd fIrs, high ceilings, closeNYC transpo~ pets OK, very cQmfort-able--.:.avallable May 1st $1280-

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700, NYC (212) 447-0636

ACCIDENTS,& ",ALPRACTICEBankruptcy $199* Wills $75* ..,

Name Change $75* Closing $199*Incorporate $50* Irtlmi,gratia,n

Criminal $199* FreecQnsOltationA. Robert Holma'n III~Attorn'ey at law*from + costs 24 hrs'(516)746- 1'116 "1551 Kellum PI.: Mirieplai'NY~ AMEX•. -.- .

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repairs and New Installations.Commer-cial and ResidentialCourteous, Pra,fes-sional Service.Available Eves. and, Weekends.(718) 782-4735

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Bonding, Bleaching and Porcelainlamates. Call for details;

Eric Mehler, DDS, ZJ7 First Avenue#407, New York, NY 10003

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home or office system up and rl\nmngat a reasonable 'rate. For FREE initialconsultation, leave message for Scott

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CAREERCOUNSEUNGFind the right work for you I

Experien~ed ~ecutive Counse!oroffers action-oriented consultation.

.Justin Hecht. MBA(212) 242-2424•

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Prompt and professionalStorage availableLast minute Jobs

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MAN WITH VANAND HELPER INCLUDED

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Dev't in all aspects Of fundraising,including gnlnt writing', special '

, events & volunteer mgt BA~com-puter skills & fUridraising, expo pr$l-ferred; AIDS sen/iitivity ~ .aliility towork with diver$!l P!l'p's-required.Salary mid-20's exel. benefits.

Women, people of color, PWA/HIV'encouraged to .apply, Send resume toPeople with ~IPS Coalition, 31 West

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Outweek Mii'gazine seeks full timeart director to oversee all design

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Is looking for motivated corilmite'dindiv, with bac~ground in marketing &sales to sell ;advertising. Salary .fcommission, flexible hrs. Send

resume to: Odysseus, Box 1548, PortWashington, NY 11050. Or call(516)944-5330 9am -l1am only.

DJ'S FOR DANCE 5Heritage !If Pride announces a

search for community OJ's to perform,,at Dance 5 on the pi'er Gay & LesbianPride Day, Sunday June 30, 1991.

For information, contact, Mark Johnson (212)953-g002

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the Gay Community .1.5years. ',Sensitive, fun people who getthe job, done right with no bul!shit Licensed

DOT 10166.lnsured:Reasonablestorage rates. Piano$, Art AntiqUlis,Moving'Supplies. Mention Outweek'for Special Discount Free Estimates,. 426 E.91, C811289-1511.,

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Outweek, the National Lesbian andGay WeeklYMa~azine seeks Circu- "lation and Subs-criptiohS Manager to,create:new promotions and overseecurrent distribution. Broad knowl-

:edge !If dire,(:t mailsolicitiation with. a mininidrh of two years subscrip~tion/mai"keti,ng experience required.Send resumes together with lettercovering salary historyand'require-ments and why you want to join Out

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BODY POSI11VE, INC.An HIV/AIDS support services andeducation organization has severalopenings for highly motivated individ-"

uals in the following areas .

Special Events Coorllinator (PartTime) with fUl')draising, experience

. who is highly organiz~d,energetic,and self-motivated is sought for this, growing organization. Prior experi-ence with events planning essential.Experience with HIV/AIDS issues anddatabase mallagement also he.lpful.Salary $15,000 annual for 20 hourwork week w/exc. benefits.

Resume MUST be received by June7th. Send to:,

Michael Stanton'Executive DirectorBody P,ositive, Inc.

2095 Broadway'Suite #306, New York, NY 10023

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" SUMMER SUBLETSunny, spacious 900 sq. ft. 1br a,pt ,prime location in Soho avail. Junethru August N~wly renovated, safe,quiet neighborhood. $14~/month Call

·212-226-0637

MENS MASSAGE GROUPGet a massage and learn to give one

tool Every Sunday 7pm-10pm$20. Bring a towel.

Call Terry Weisser 463-9152

INSUIANCE 'FlNANCIAL'SECUIUTY-INSURANCE NEEDS' ".

LIFE.HEAL1H.

DISABIUIY INCOMEPLANS-

0iERYL LAPOW(212) 725-1220

Volunteer Services Coordhiatorexperienced with HIV/AI~S aff~cted',populations is sought to o~gamze agrowing volunteer base. Prior profes-sional experience with volunteer ser-vices helpful. Respor'isibilitie,s include CARING INSURANCErecruitment, i,nterviewin!! and scre~n- Broker _Focus On GilY and lesbianing ~fp~ospec1ive voluntee.rs to fill couples _ imme'diate coverage for

Qrgamzational'need~! c~ordlnate ~ol-'- auto, homeowners, and rentals ~com-unteer database;·asslst In production , mercial and life insurance quotesof volunteer newsletter; produce vol- available _Call Aorence Demain, ED.unteer recognition/appreciation "Creative, Consultants 'Inc. 718-849-7969

events, Candidate mu.st be available· " .evenings an~week~nds: ~osition '.' .disabi/ity~.";;'rtgage. ap~rtmen.t,•. 'may be part-time until funding per- ':S ..... ' " '~. .mits otherwislr. Sala!), low ~'s ] , . ~. .

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AdminiStratiile Assistant .tor Silpport ~ Ifyou need INSURANCE' gService wit!1experie.nce In clatabase. -; ~man.aQemenfi~neede~.to coordi~ate .:g> . of any kind~.. §.logistics and Information <;oll~cti~n. ::5 - " . i:'Responsibilities include coordlna,.tion:.1il please call :iof lIa.ta entiy ~n'd repo~ genera~o.n; -:;;; BERNARD GRANVILLE ~sec~nng meeting lo~atio~s~ a~Slsting ~ ", . . . ,6wlth~evelcopm~nt of valn~ng and ..tj (212) 580-9724 . '. "'I,resourc.e matenals. S~lary'$27,OOO.~ '.;'~., .._' ~ ,

w/~xc. benefits, ." 't-. '. \' gi."..t: M

Outre!!ch Worker (Part Time) experi- "'; ~.tif.U1JIU1i3Jt. 1i(!lUvJ. SS3U!S1JQ :enced in HIV/AIDS and ~ubstar:tce .

'. abuse/recovery issues'is sought,Responsibilities incl~de provi.ding H!V

, education and InfQrmationdistribution regarding Body Positive. programs, Work sites include streetfair tablin, conferences, street out-reach, etc. Public speaki,ng expln;i-.ence and HIV relat~dJife experienceessential. Spanish bi-lingual and bi- .:cultural a plus, Salary $12,5O(lannualfor 20 hor work week w/exc, benefits,

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PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE BY,mNESS TRAINER' .

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hour. CA.e<ertified, .Gary212~22B-2243.Serious onlyl

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,UVlNG A GOOD LlfE.oWlTH AIDSBased "On over 7 years' of living.Send$9,9!Ho T.M, Publications P.O.Box310743,TampII, Fl33680 Allow 4-6

weeks for delivery,

stationery ,newslettersbrochuresmenus

postcards \forms'posters

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SUMMER SUBlET!

lEAl ESTATE~ERGEN BORDERAPT.

Available·now, reno\,ated Co-Op aptmarble bath, w(lod floors, one bed-room. New GEappliances withmicrowave. Bus to NYC down theblock call 914-667-0330 $700.00

. per month nI~g.

/ RENT A C~BIN RETREATRustic Cabin on Lake Just 1-1/2 hoursfrom NYC,Two sleeping lofts, fire-place, Lr, shower, Quthouse, Decl\ &lawn for private sunning dock. $4200Thru end of September. (212)584-2559

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Jacuizi inground pool garage veryprivate wooded area oaIl212-420-1561

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GrandChelsea ,.Chelsea's Only NewLuxury Full Serv Hi-Rise1 BR's & Conv. 2 Br's, from $1095

With spectacular views'and balconies, across from the

Chelsea GymRental Offc Apt 2G, Qp,en

Sat/Sun 12,5Wed, 3-6pm; or by Appointment

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DISllNcnVE DECO APARTMENTSFully renbvatedapartmen1s in the artdeco district of Millmi Beach. Perfectfull time residences or the best in

'. affordable second homes. VINTAGEPROPERTIES, 1601 Jefferson Av.e.,

Miami Beach, FL 33139. (305) 534-1424.• •• •

RDDIATE SERVICES•

THEGAYROOMMATESERVICE

Serving the Gay & LesbianCommunity Since 197~. .

- MANY shares always available- Fast efficient placement- NO FEE to list your apartit)ent- $125 Registration fee

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GROUPS CURRENTLY FORMING:-Women's Coming: Out Group

- Men's "Exploring Sexual Identity"Group- Bereavement Group- Gay Male Couple's' Group "Institute for Human Identity

(212)799-9432

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DEPRESSED. '

-feeling blue,down, hopeless?-Loss of sleep,appetite or Interests?-Troublecoping, concentrating?-AnxIous? Irritable?

Maybe we can help. Tolearn more aboUt our free confi-dential rMHrCh programs call usat Comen UnJv.Medical Center...

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THERAPISTSupportive individual & couple ther-apy by institute-trained licensed

psychotherapist Help with relation-ships, gay identity, dealing with yourfamily, arid living in the age of AIDS.Sliding fees. NY and NJ offices:(212) 769-8796 or (201) 567-2445,

ARI FRIDKIS, C.S.w.

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Competent & Compa$SionatePsychotherapist

Stewart M. Crane. ACSW•

Individual,CCiUplc, Group ThC'rapy

• FEAR OF INTIMACY• AIDS AN.XIETY• DEPRESSION;. ACOA ISSUES• COMING OUT

New Men"s TI/erapy Croup FprminfiExpuJienC8_d * Li.censedInsurance Reimbursable

Offices:Gree.nwich VHlage 212/645-0646Teaneck, New Jersey 201/836'4206

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PROFESSIONALS INPRIVATE PRACTICE.For Help With:• Anxiety. Depression• Relationships. Low Self Esteem• Career Concerns. Shyness• Loneliness. Couple Conflict• Sexual Difficulties " -• Substance Abuse

. Locations Throughout NYC. Area.Moderate Fees Based On A

Sliding Scale.

r---------------~---~---": EATING ISSUES' GROUP :: CURRENTLY FORMING :: Over • Under· :: Bingeing ;;Putging :~ Tapping'yourinner resources :1 toward transjormiJtion 1.1 - .. 1

: ,Dona Dandrilli, ' :1 Art Therarapist ' I'

.: ' Terri Cramer, CSW :': Expe,rlencCd, Licensed Psy- :: chotherapists W. Vill_~ocation. :,I Moderate F~. Ins; accepted ,I,.,

: Call (718)438-2590 :.

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Gay Affirmative TherapyFEES BASED ON 11IE ABILITY TO PAY',Member. NY Slate Federation of Alco:

hOlism Counselors, Inc.Member. NY Slate Soci~ of ClinicalSocial Work Psychotherapiste, Inc.

Gay & Lesbian ' .IndividualICouples,

- Stress .andAnxiety• Alcoholism & DrugAbuse- SexualCompulsion '

- ACOAand CODAIssues,- Coming Out

Uceneed By Appt OnlYOfficee fn~hattan,WoodetocknOngs!on. '. . ~

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24-HOUR CRISIS UNEProfessionafhelp is iusta .',phone ~all away NOWI .

Depression - Anxiety - AIDS-relatedmentaVemotional problems - Other

psychological problems ., ,1-800-444-9999

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,+ Psychotherapy Groups WklyIndividual and COlJples Th'erapy

Dr. Mark Williams 212- 691·6161'Union Sq. Office / Free ConsultCertified /20 yrs experience.

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1824Greek Revival House, musicroom, with Cathedral ceilings, Rumford .fireplace, outdoor hottub. A truly tradi-tional B&B. Weekly and wk day spe-·cials.·ContactRt lB Box 212 Shafts-

. bury, VT 05262 or call 802-375-6985. .

GAY COUNTRY IMN .With 20 charming rooms, 100 moun-tain acres, heated pool, hot tub, hik-ing trails, peace & privacy, we'reyour perfect vacation choicel Neargolf tennis, antiquing; summer the-atre. Highl,ands Inn, Box 1180K, Beth-, lehem NH 03574 (603) 869-3978.

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INCENTRAVILLAGE HOUSE

An Historic Greenwich Village InnAll rooms with private baths

. ~st WII,hflr,eptaces and kitchenettesall 31rcondilioned

$85-$100'.Now available two bedroomIUkUry SUites $140/$160

HYPNOTHERAPYA supportive, gentle approacbto transformation. Hypnother-apy helps you tap your deepestinner resources to modify nega-tive babits, enbance'self-esteem,

deal with problems andlive successfully. ..

CERTIFIED PSYCHOTHERAPIST/-

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DR. BURT AARON SIEGEL(2J2) 570-9047

NEWVORK

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Now In Key West ~~ANDREW'S INCENTRA ..~ .....

3051294-7730 •.,A tucked away Inn and enchanll!19 garden

Villa In the hea/1 of Old TownINSTITUTE FOR HUMANIDEN1TfY, INC.

New York's Non-ProfitLesbian/Gay Psy- .chotherapy Center

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S,ngles Doubles Irom 150.

Private and shored bath

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Continental break10st

Shorl walk 10.ChrIStopher Street

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Chelsea Pines Inn,J 17Wesl 141hSlreel. New York. NYl 00 14

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Victorian near Golden Gate Park in SFfor comparable place in Manhattanfor approx. Sep & Oct 415-929-8004

GAY AND LESBIAN CONCERNSDepression, Fears, A.A. Issues, Care

Partners Anxieties. I carl help.licensed forlnsurance C:S.W,Therapist. Upper:-West Side.

,212-362-7664

TERRI CRAMER, CSWEmpowering therapy by experi

enced lice1JSedpsychotherapist for:

• Work conflicts• Self esteem. • Depres.siQn

• Recovery form addictions.• Lesbian! gay identity issues• Problems of relationship

Eating Issues and Dream Group, currently forming,

Ins. Accepted. Reasonable Fee ..West Village location

Call (718)438-2590

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Charming, newly renovated BrownstonePrivate bath w/refrigerator OR shared bath •Color TV • Telephone!) • AlC,' Continentalbreakfast • Advance reselVations suggested

(212) 243-9669 FAX (212) 633,1612Colonial House InnCHELSEA 318 W, 22nd. St., NYC 10011

MONTREAL * QUEBECChasseur Guest House. ExclusivelyGay. Downtown Free local Gay Mapserve - yourself breakfast till noonSunny open Air Terrace. Safe &

CI~an (514) 521-2238IGTA Amex. Visa,MC 1567 ST-Andre Montreal H2l-3T5

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We'll get you there for less. ContactNUYU Adventures toll free at

1-800-9 BRASil

TlMBERfELL LODGEThe country's "Finest fully self-con-

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Heated Pool saunas & Jacuzzi's1-800-437-0118 or in TN, 615-234-0833"OrRoLitell,Box94AAttn:Out.

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Great ofT-season spe"..:inI.! ...

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Dancers/Students $40tv\ar1< (212)864-0091

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available fo'r bodywork, Very friendly.Call for in/out appts.l0am-4am anyday. Also available with Chris.

Damon (212) 243-6710

VOICE-MAlE I HOT MENIFREE lO.-DAYACCOUN'Ti BROWSEDETAILED QUESTIONAIRES mOMl00'S OF GUYSI THE'WORLDS MOST

,. AMAZING SYSTEMI TOUCH TONETHE AUTH CODE: 6904(818) 566-nn /

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1111,FOUR STAR MASSAGE, .

By attractive, sensitiVe, cofisiderate,and talented'guy in mid-40's, For themassage you won't soon forget, in

beautiful surroundings in East Chelsea,call 9:00 am -10:00 pm, 7 days a week,

$75 for 11/2 hrs. $90 for 2 hours.MARO 212-255:8854 .

6 FTBLONDE DANCERSwedish or Tantric Massage

West 14th Street AreaRobert 212-929-4019

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Administers Erotic BO,dyrubs IN/OUT$45 per hour Clifton 212-581-3907. "

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE BESTIII 'Don't let aboy do a man's job. For thebest massage you've ever had, youdeserve a caring,'experienced, good- .looking man, Call 7 days. a week,9A,M. - 9 P.M. $60/1 hr,$75/1 1/2hr.Convenient Chelsea location,

, GARY (212)255-9025

ATHLETIC MASSAGEby young good looking blond at yourresidence or my studio. C'all Alex,

212/969-8836 . ""

MIDTOWN MASSAGE20 yr old cotlege athlete clean cut &attractive. well endowed 5'6' 1551bs.

, Anywherel Anytimel ,.. 212-287-5438

SENSUOUS BODYRUBBy 22yr. old Latino, Cute, Sexy, funbuild, IN/OUT-$90 Pedro:DiaI517-0213 or page me at 458-4755 after itrings, enter your phone I followed by .

.' ,pound sign: (Ik----~~~~~~----.SUPER MASSAGE

Full Body Professional Swedish.Massge by handsome Masseur.Release stress and imprQve

body conciousness.!:tex (212).-0761

SENSUOUS MASSAGEStrong, safe Bodywork. HandsomeItalian. Ted (212)721-67.18

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